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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15
CONFUSED IDENTITY.
Odd Things Said BY Folks When
Taken by Surprise.

Taken by Surprise.
People taken by surprise sometimes
say what they do not mean. A car
full OF people We're entertained recent
ly by conversation which neither OF
the participants found comic. Young
People tells the story:
A train was waiting In dim sta
tion at the end OF dull afternoon
Lights We're not yet lighted, aud 1t was
decidedly dusky within the car.
An excited and ucarsightcd woman
hurried in. hurried down the aisle.
peering at the passengers as she went.
and at last as she dropped into seat
beside another woman exclaimed. with
a sigh OF relief:
"Oh, it's you.
Certainly not' snapped the startled
stranger, turning. whcreupon the mis-.
taken traveller hastily apologizcd:
"i beg your pardon. but it's so dark
In here was quite sure you were"
Another woman In similar circum.
stances became even more confused.
She was waiting for her sister In n
railway station when u gentleman.
looking for his wife and miscd by n
general resemblance IN figure and
clothing. stepped up behind her and.
laying his hand on her shoulder cI-
claimed
Thank goodness, Emma, it's your
The name lie used happened TO be
really hers. which made the sudden
familiarity even more startling. She
jumped neryously.
You're mistaken. SIR she gasped.
I'm Emma. but she isn't me-"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the
ear. There is only one way to cure
deafness, and that is by constitution
remedies. Deafness Is caused by an
infiamed condition OF the mucous lin.
Ing OF the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube Is infiamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing
and when II Is entirely closed, Deaf.
ness Is the result. and unless the
Inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored 70 its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed FOR
ever; nine cases out OF ten are
caused by Catarrh. which is nothing
but an innamed condition OF the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case OF Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir.
culars free. +. j. CHENEY 4 Co.
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation. D&W
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15
THE LAST WITNESS.
hs Caused . Comrnotion In . Suit In
Chancery

Chsncery.
1t was suit In chancery, and there
was great gathering OF deceased's
family, Quarreling. as relatives will,
over the division OF the spolls. The
lawyers engaged chuckled. for the suit
seemed likely TO he prolonged and com
plicated.
There were many lawyers, too. and
the judge marveled Mt the immensity
OF the deceased mans family as law
yer after lawyer rose In rapid success.
sion, introducing themselves with the
usual formula, And |, my lord, AN
for the nephews lor nieccs or fifteenth
cousin removed. as the case may be
Of the deceased" The procession seem
ed interminablc. but at last il came to
an end. Then a small voice was heard
umidly saying from the back OF the
court. May | be allowed 10 speak my
lordr' There was dead silence ms his
hardship adjusted his spectaclcs and
asked rather dejectcdly. who are
youi"
Tie answer was, 10 say the least,
unexpected. Il am the deceased, my
lord" said the modest voice from the
back Of the court. That ended the
action.
Quite unknown 70 his relatives the
deceased had turned up from the wilds
OF Rhodesia. Obviously a man OF hu-
NOR. he must have taken delight In
watching how 'thc best laid schemes
Of mice and men gang aft agley."-
English Paper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15
An Unusual Task.

Hello, Jack, old boy, writing home
for money!"
mo"
What are you taking so much trou.
BILE over, then? You've been fussing
and fuming over 1t for the last two
hours"
I'm trying to write home without
asking for money"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15
REGISTERED JERSEY SER.
VICE BULL DOLLINS

OF st. Lambert, No. 72517. Sire OF
high butter-tested cows, from
IS to &c; IL IA OF. in Z days.
Several better than 20 pounds. Sired
by Jewels Royal Prince. $3.50. Dam
Cert ude Flo, 61372. Dollins is a
show bull as well as high bred. See
him at the West End wagon yard.
Fees $3.50 cash. with return privi-
lege.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15
Couldn't Tell.

us marriage fallure?" asked the
old bachelor OF the young bride.
81 dou't know yet" replied the bride
innocently. you know, my husband
does not get paid until next Wednes
day."-Detroit Free Press.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15
Why He Was Smooth.

THAT convict | was talking to-" said
the visitor at the prison, seems to be
. smooth kind OF man"
Doubtless" responded the warden.
"You see. he was ironed when he got
here. Baltimore American.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15
Oh. Saw.

Englishman-I wouldn't want TO hear
more than the first line Of The Star
Spangled Banner to know that It wns
written by an American. American
Why SO? Englishman-The first two
words tell me that.-Exchange.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15
An Invitation,

II suppose" he ventured. that you
would never speak to me again II ]
were to kiss you?"
"Oh. Georgew she exclaimed. "why
don't you get over the habit Of always
looking at the worse side Of thingsT'-
London Tit-Bits.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15

"Why don't you give the devil his
due?' lie snapped
Il cant, dear" replied his wife.
You're in such fine health now he
may have 10 wait awhile" e."-Atianta
Constitution.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15
Remarkable.

Shes the most remarka BILE elderly
woman ! ever saw"
Doesn't show her age?'
Not that Doesn't seem to regre,
it."-Loulsville Courier-Journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15

A Shumate Razor and a Shumate
Honing Strap insure easy shaving.
Cost a dollar each and are guaran.
tesd.
g. F. J. RAMSEY. Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15

One wise counsel is better than the
strength Of many.-Euripldss.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15
ARCHITECTS. A
SEND TO THE ARpMoREiTe.

SEND TO THE ARDMoREiTE.
For Your Legal BIsnks-Here Are
What we Have In Stock.
Plain promissory notes.
Ven as lien notes.
Real Estate notes.
Afddavits.
Acknowledgements.
Afildavits for renewal OF mortgages.
Affdavit for material mans lien.
Chattel mortgages.
Real Estate mortgages.
Release Of mortgage.
Quit claim deeds.
Township plats.
Quarter section plats.
Five-year lease contracts.
One year lease contracts.
Combination rental contract for q.
ther money or crop rent.
Blanks for tax assessors.
Warranty deeds. ~
Guardians bond.
Bills Of Sale. ,'.l -
Proofs In bankruptcy. "a
Mineral leases.
OIL. gas and mineral leaseA
II he cut OF, and shut up, who
can hinder him?-Job. xi,, 10
Baltimore Sun.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15
FOR SALE
the PENNINGTON
HOTEL
AT TishOmineo, I. T.

Will invoice and take 7sc on
the dollar, fixtures good as
ew have fine patronage.
Headquarters for commercial,
men. If you want to engage
in hotel business this is al
opportunity not to be over
looked.
p. ]. PRUETT
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-15

II he cut or, and shut up, who
can hinder him?-Job. xi.. To-
Baltimore Sun.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
Pointed Paragraphs.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
 Money i either a mans slave or his master.
 IL doesn't take much dOngh to buy a paste diamond.
 A woman's tears are usu- ally more effective than her words.
 Our idea of a good boss is one who can boss without bossing.
 Bachelors are the only men who have any illusions about women. When a pessimist expects to be disappointed he is dis appointed if he isn't.
 Don't tell a man you are as good as he is; show him tha' you are better.
 It sometimes happens tha the girl who jilts a youns man does him a favor. ,
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
From Wednesdays Daily.

Colonel Wm. Herring arrived to- day from Tucson on business before the district court The colonel is sl- ways . welcome visitor to his old home and is kept busy receiving tie greetings of Tom mbstone friends.
 Henry Street, manager of the Bo- qsillas Land { Cattle Co.,, returned to the ranch today after . brief busiuess trip to the county seat.
 Attorney c. s. Ellerbs left today for Phoenix on professional business.
 Uncle Sam seems to be kind of par tial in the natter of the cattlsmen, for he has recently said that he would rather see ten settlers in eur valleys with lG0 head of cattle each, than .o sss enc cattlsman with 1000 head.
 Secretary oortelyou has issued . statement denying undue political activity charged.
 The Stafford sehools received i've prizes at the territorial fair. Tomb. stone secured four prizes.
 Bisbee mine operators announce that they will pay of in cash ne1, month. Conditions are materially improved in that city according to [ statement recently made.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
Arizona Allowed
 But Two Delegates

Arizona Republicans received jolt when notices were received stating that Arizona was to be allowed but two delegates instead of the usual siI to the next National convention of the Republican party which will be held next summer in Chicago.
 The ofScial call ststes "Said Na- tional convention shall consist of four delegates st large from each state; two delegates for each representative at large in Congress: two delegates from each Congressional district and two from the Territories of Aiizonar New Mexico. Hawaii; two delegates from the District of Columbis and two each from Alaska, Porto Rico and the Philippine Islsuds."
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
Warning Notice.

To Whom it May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that John Gleeson, Douglas Gray and assigns are operating under an option given them by the Lesdville Mining Con- psny the following named lode min ing claims, to-wit: Lesdville, Gray Mule, Copper Bug, Western Belle Turquoise King, Maid of Sunshine, King Solomon, Northern Light, Head light, Winchester, West Side, York town, Chsrlesten, Baltsmore, vesu- vius, Lilly, Cosmopolitan, Compro- mise, Victoria, Wonder Miami, More, Cave, Troy, situate in the Turquoise. mining district, county of Cochise, territory of Ar zons; that the Lead- vile Mining Company wilt not be re- eponsible for any work done, debst contracted, injuries sustained, q other obligations made by the sai- Gleeson and Gray and their assigns in working said lode mining claims.
 LEADVILLE MINING co. By wv. HOLMES President.
 Done at Pearce, Arizona, July 22- 1907.
 Flint publication July g, 1907.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
Yearly Report of
 County Finances

The yearly reports submitted to the board of supervisors show that Sheriff White during the year collected ST. l55 for licenses under the old law, and $s3,2l5 under the new regulations. There are ITO saloon license issued in the county besides some 20 wholesale licenses The new law calling for $300 yearly lioense has not lessened the numbe of saloons as was at first anticipated. The total sheriti's ofiee receipts from all sources was $67, = 427 79. Assessor Howe reports . total revenue for the year of s2e,s7s 2s, Of this .monnt s24, ,eO2.50 was for school taxes and is the largest amount ever collected in the county for this item
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
IS A PIONEER
And Assisted Materially
 nDeveIoping Resources

Possibly in no other section of the country is honesty asd integrity of held in higher esteem thsa in Arizona. But let c man display . self-hness and utter disregard for the welfare of others and his penurious- ss will meet with wholesome rebuks. tombstone can boast of men who arc public henefsctors, in that they al- ways respond to the cry of need and never lag where public enterprise calls for financial support. Such . man is Paul B. Warnekros, our pio- ueer merchant, to whom the credit is due of contributing more generous'y to the upbuilding of our paramount resources than even the trail blazerB who preceded him by only few days, for without his kindly and generous assistance the prospects could nt have been developed into producing mines whose outputs aggregate mil
 ions, which entities Cochiss county to the proud distinction of being the most productive mining field in the southwest. Nr. Wsrnekros, however, lays no claim to credit for benefac- tiona, satisfied with the prosperity that follows his commercial pursuits. He maintains the business established q quarter of a century ago, hswinE ptricsly to the line that has won for
 him such an en, fable reputation as s merchant He is always glad to see
 his old friends. and . happy Christ
 mas greeting is extended his many
 patrons through special anncunes-
 msnt in today's paper.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22

County Surveyor Gus. A. strsitz recently stated that the counties sf Maricops, Ysvapai, Pima. Yuma, Mohsve and Coconine are ali interest ed in . decision that is expected to be handed down shortly by Secretary of Interior Garfield regarding she longi- tudinal line ths. forms part of the boundary of each O: the csust'ss. He ststss that the matter has been pssst 1 np to Carried by Yavapai and Me have counties. On his decision will rest the several disputes now existing between the counties regarding boun- dary lines.-Democras.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22

At last it has come-the real, genuine, blown-in- the bottle asset currency. Sen ator McLaurin has introduced a bill providing that "per- sons owning one or more bales of cotton may deposit it in a depository designated by the Secretary of the Treasury and receive treasury notes to the extent of 70 per cent of the cotton But this is a rank discrimination in favor of the south. Why not bales of al- falfa, as well as cotton. Also wheat, garden seed, walnuts and needlework?
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
Bad Symptoms.

The woman who has periodical head 1ches, backache, sees imaginary dark spots or specks floating or dancing before her eyes, has>gnawing distress or heavy fall feeling H stomach, faint spells, drag. gins-down/tseling in lower abdominal or pelvic region. easily startled or excited, irreguT or painful periods, with or with. ont 1,vie eatyrrh. is suffering from have e5y aZsn,ion. Not ali ii'e of lasoe above symp;ots sY likely to be present in any case at one fime,
 NeglSttsA or badly treated and such eases SiTn run into maladies which de nanf Je surgeons knife fl they do not resti<a;ally.
 No medieine exta1t has such 2 long and lQneTlIiS lec1ld Ql Glss lo such .e-es S D.- -Pierce,s CaYoriie GIesclip- Ioor- NO medlclne has such a stronS i.-assssl5naI -11lllarsll..i= salE os iis ssAe<21 lngre1 len is-sIar;h r,aEc tbaQ ny IlQtfr ot nrelRs-x nac,px9xrssianali i.S- Known 70 medical science for the cure Of woman's peculiar ailments enter into It's composition. No alcohol. harmful. or habit forming drug is to be found in the list Of it's ingredients printed on each bottle-wrapper and attested under oath
 In any condition of the female system. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription can do only good-Deyer harm. It's whole effect Is to strengthen, invigorate and regulate the whole female system and especially the pelvic organs. When these are de- ranged in function or affected by disease, the stomach and other organs of digestion become sympatbetically deranged. the nerves are weakened, and a long list of bad, unpleasant symptoms follow. Too much must not be expected Of this -Fa- vorite Prescription" It will not perform miracles: Will not cure tumors-no med lflpfz will IT TgtII nffar fIar, taken in time, and thus the operating table and the surgeons knife may be avoided.
 Women suffering from diseases of long standing, are invited to consult Doctor Pierce by letter. free. All correspondence is h Id as strictly private and sacredly confdlntial. Address Dr. +. V. Pierce, Buffaly \. Y.
 Dr. Pisrcc's Medical Adviser 1000 pages, Is sent Jroe on receipt of 21 one-cent stamps for paper-covered, or 3l stamps tor s.otL-folnd copy. Address as sbova
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
U. s. Government
 Making New Plat

During the past week there has been ct Negslss Lieutenant Hermsn Preston, Twenty.Srst U. s. Infantry accompanied by detachment of cavalrymen from Ft. Huschuca, who made camp on the Hat opposite the Peck livery stable, and have been en- gagged in the special work the officer named has in hand, which is . topo- graphical survey of the region adia- cent to the international boundary Lieut. PrestonI party is but one of several such now working along the line. They are mapping the country anew, noting new roads, landmarks etc. relocating old trsils, and record ing and plating the region generally for the use of the military suthori- ties.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22

Roosevelt that his message would be much better ii 1t were only one-thIrd its length. But it must be remembered that brevity in dealing with public questions IS the result of clear thinking A fog al- ways takes up too much space. Fight aud el'or state hood till you get it, Arizona. New Mexico will have 100 men in Washington in Jan uary to press her clsims. Match her with another 100, and burn some red fire. You are on the home stretch Nothing will be made by he's itating a day. Each territory can afford to help the other now that the nightmare oi jointure is roped and thrown
 And let the demand be made on grounds of elemental na- tional honor, national de- cency, national good faith
 political consistency and wis' statesmanship, Six hundred thousand American citizen
 are deprived of their oonssi- tutional rights and American
 popular sentiment is wit
 them.-El Paso Herald.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLEDo, ss
 NDr-r oo

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLEDo, .s
 LUCAS COUNTY.
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney 4 Co, doing business in the City of Toledo. county and state sfore- said, and that said firm will pay the sum of one hundrr dollars for each and every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halle Catsrrh Cure, FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence. this 9th day of De- cember, a D. 1856.
 lSeal, A. W. GLEASON,
 Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in ternsIly, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for estimonials free.
 F. J. CHENEY 4 Co.,,
 Toledo, Ohio.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
fOlleWinS the flao

When eur ssldiers went to Cuba and ths Philippines, health was the nest jnpsrse.t consideration. Willis T. Morgan, retired Gem missary Sergeant U.S. A. of Rurs! Route l, Concord \. N. says. "l was two ysars in Cuba s.d i've yesrs in ths Philippines, and bs,ng subject to selds. I teok Dr. Kisg's New Discovery fer Csnsunptien, wh:sh kept me in perfect health. And .sw, in New Hampshire, ws Aad it the best medicine in the world fer coughs, colds, Sroschial troubles and ell lung dissasss. GusIantsed by all lrugRists. Pnee S0e asd S.l0o. Trial bottle .re<
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR
 COCHISE
Sisters of Charity are at Work for One at
 Douglas

Douglas is to have new Catholic school under ther the direction of the Ursulins Order of Sisters in the near future, which will be quite an orna- ment ss we'll as credit to the city.
 A party of sisters Of the Ussuline Order arrived in Douglss the other other day and steps were immediately taken, with the assistance of Father Gheldorf, to arrange for stsrting the school in small way at as early . date as possible.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
Unfortunate Has
 Both Legs Cut Off

pr. Hushart amputated the leg of Henry Lamb at the county hospital today. Lamb, it will be remenbered was brought to the hospital from Ben sen, having fallen under . freight train, when bis limbs were badly man gled. One leg was amputated at once at Benson and it was thought the other might be be saved. It was found necessary to smputate the same to save his life. Both legs are severed iust below the knee.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
Prisoners Taken
 to the "Pen'

Three prisoners were taken to Yuma this evening. They were Billy Willi- ans. sentenced to serve seven years for robbery committed at Lowell; Tommy Taylor conyieted yesterday and sentenced this morning ts serve two years for escaping jail at Lowell in 1905; Joaquin Garcia sentenced ts five yesrs for robbery committed st Douglas.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22

We take pleasure in calling the attention of the public to the fact that our sprightly con- temporary, the Congressional Record, has resumed publica- ton. It Is a joy and a com fort to those who appreciate true humor.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22

Revel, the Frenchman, has just started to walk around the world a second time. But the chances are that he won't get half as much free adver- Using out of it as Weston has done on his little stroll from Maine to Chicago
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22

Sixteen battleshlps W IT make sn efiectixe knocker on the open door.
 If Russia hates us because American sympathies were with the Japanese in the late war why should not Japan love us tor the same reason?
 A Miss Czatstaniakow and Mfr. Frinckinowicksy wer e married in Connecticut a few days ago. Well, that will help to simplify matters a little,
 The New York Evening Post prints a letter from a subscriber who wants to know the meaning of ''pie faced mutt Evidently he has never attended a ball game where bleacherites took a dis like to the umpire.
 Never be contentious Concer' yoursel es with your duties. an6 your rights will take care of themselves A little bit of parting advice from a general to the gradu ates of West Point, but appli- cable to all men ooung or old, college graduates or not.
 The Denver mint is rush. ing the coinage of $80. 900 daily in silver quarters and halves. All the hints are working to the limit and the American gold and silver mines have an output of Sl5O,O0O,OO0 a year. Just give Uncle Sam a little time and the currency problem will be settled thoroughly and Tn hard stuff.
 A witty. as we'll as a soft answer, will sometimes turn away wrath. A candidate in the midst of a stirring ad- dress, was struck by a rotten egg full in the face. Pausing to wipe away the contents of the missile, he calmly con : tinued:
 Il have always conteDded that myoppOnent's arguments were very unsound."
 The crowd roared, and he was no longer molested-
 When a man tries to un- lock his font door with q fountain pen at 2 a. m., there is another brainstorm brew ing.
 The volcano of Popoca- tepetl, in Mexico, is for sale. It was sold a few years ago for & 900, 1000, but the com pany that bought it failed and it is again on the market. It has rich deposits of sulphur. It is suggested by a news paper admirer of President
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
Report Ready
 For Distribution

Governor Kibbey has received from the department of the interior st Washington, D. C.. 800 copies ei his annual report sor 1907. which will bs mailed to those who write to the governor and request them. On sc- count of the limited supply. only those who get their requests in early will be favored with copies.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-12-22
Strike Breakers
 From Arizona

A Goldfsld, Nevada, dispatch dated December l7th, says.-
 "Mors men reported for work in the mines and mill of the Consolidat- ed company today than any day since the reopeaing sf the plant. Fifty ssrike-breakers are expected teddy from Arizona"