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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
Ordinance No. 226.

An ordinance preventing the hitch.
ing or standing of stock in the paved
district and for the protection of the
paving in said district OF the city OF
Ardmore, Indian Territory:
Be 1t ordained by the City Council
of the City of Ardmore, Indian Terri
tory:
Section /. That 1t shall be unlawful
.fdp any person or persons TO hitch
or allow to be hitched or left stand
ing for a period OF time longer than
thirty minutes at any one time, any
horse. team or teams or any wagons
or vehicles anywhere on any pave
ment in said city.
Sec, .. 1t shall be unlawful for any
person to propel in any manner what
soever anything over or across any
of the paved streets OF said city that
is calculated 10 cut, injure or destroy
said pavement.
Sec. j. II shall be unlawful for any
person, individual or corporation to
allow any oil to drip upon or be spilled
upon the pavement in said city.
Sec. 4. Anyone violating any of the
provisions OF the above sections shall
upon convic NNn in the police court ol
sa.- city he fined in any sum not cx-
ceeding Twenty-Five Dollars,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21

Who has uut at SOME time or other
envicl the impunity with which n dos
drinks hrackiSh water that no human
bclu. dare touch? Civilized communi
ties have solved the problem ~ a pure
water supply So completely that they
cannot get ON without pure water
Dogs 10y elimination of those most
readily poisoned by bad wntcr have
become as race Immune to uad wa
ter In this ease the checking Of nat
ural selection does not matter, because
the supply ~ good water can probably
always bee secured. London Post
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
FOUGHT IN A FOG.
a Duel In Which Neither Principal
Could See the Other.

The most laughahle duel ever fought"
iii France was that which took place
Ia November. lS7S. at plessis-riquet
between Mcssrs. Ganbctta aud De
Tourtou.
Some heated words had passed bc.
tween the two distinguished gentlemen
Ia the chamber of deputies, for which.
according tu their ideas Of honor. moth
ing could atone except a duel Tn"
men met therefore ON the field at
tended by their seconds and the sur
gCons
\ look over the field was enough 10
convince any one present that there
would hc no occasion for the doctors
services. \ thick November fog hun
over the scenc-so thick Indeed, that
one could hardly see his hand before
his face The arrangements for tn"
duel required that ii should be fought
at thirty five PAGES.
Nor was the fog the only clrcum
stance that tended 10 place the CON.
bntants out of siyht Of each other. Ga
the way to the field NJ lie Fourtou T.
reported to have said:
"M. Ganhctta has hut one eye. and
| am shortsightcd. 80 the game will
be- about even"
II was. or course. rendered stlll more
"cven" 10y the fog Neither man could
see the other. and the sole danger was
to the seconds aud the doctors.
Almost miraculously the two bullet
that were exchanged missed the per
sons In attendance. Evcrybody's hon
or was satisfied and the whole part
went home. Gamhetta said that the
affair was as near to being skirmish
IN the dark ns anything he ever saw
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
Attest
Ordinance No. 225.

An Ordinance providing for the pro-
lection of the streets. sidewalks and
alleys in the City OF Ardmore. Indian
Territory:
BE it ordained by the City Council
of the City of Ardmore, Indian Terri.
tory:
Section l. That the City Engineer
by the direction of the Improvement
Committee or City Council shall have
the right and authority for the pur-
pose OF making improvements or re-
pairs upon any streets, sidewalks or
alleys of said city. TO order the same
closed or barricaded and anyone re-
moving said bargicade or entering Ir-
on said streets. sidewalks or alleys,
which is being worked upon or re-
paired, without authority from the
proper authorities shall upon convic-
tlon in the police court Of said city
ne fined in any sum not exceeding
Twenty-Five (s25.OO) Dollars.
Sec. g II shall be unlawful for any
person to deposit anything whatso-
over on the streets. sidewalks or al
leys or to take any dirt from the
streets or alleys or to cut into or
through the sidewalks or any of the
streets paved or otherwise with ~
special authority from the city engi-
neer, authorized by the improvement
committee or said City Council.
Sec. 3. Anyone violating the provi-
sons Of the above section shall upon
conviction in the pol!Ne court OF sald
city be fined in any sum not exceed
ing Twenty-Five Cs25.OO) Dollars.
Passed and approved this 20th day
of May, 1907.
r. w. DICK, Mayor,
Attest:
G. II. BRUCE. City Clerk.
First published May 81, 1907.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
Things Not to Do at Table.

Ernsmus the old Dutch philosopher
aud thcolnglan. In his curious essay
"On Behavior nt Meals" remarks that
II Is very rude To blow ones nose on
the tnhlccloth" or 10 "wlpe ones fingers
on ones ucighhlr's coat" lie also al
vlSos the guest mot 10 give dogs your
homes to crack under the table or feed
the cat or encourage animals TO jump
on the table. This may offend your
host or lead 20 the soi'lug of his car.
pet" An Himouition that might well
bc observed In the present day, above
all" he says. do not Hex your plate
II Is an act that IN becomes "A cat. let
alone a gentleman"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
CITY ORDINANCES.
Ordinance No. 224.

An ordnance amending ordinance
No. l52 Of the ordinances of the city
OF Ardmore.
BE Il ordained by the city council
OF the city OF Ardmore that Section
Thirty.One (3D Of Ordinance No. 152
be amended SO far as service is con-
cerned to read as follows:
Fac. floor Of each business house
In the city Of Ardmore connecting with
the sewerage system shall pay a rent.
Fl OF one dollar per month and each
'welling house shall pay rental OF
fifty cents per month.
Passed and approved this May 20th,
1907.
II. W. DICK, Mayor.
Attest:
G.. II. BRUCE, City Clerk.
-irst published May 2l, 1907.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
Wonderful Eczema Cure.

"Our little hoy had eczema for five
years writes y. A. Adams. Henrict.
ia Pa. Two OF our home doctors
said the case was hopeless. his lungs
being affected. We then employed
other doctors, but no benefit result.
ed. lly chance we read about Electric
Rittcrs; bought a bottle and soon no.
ticcd Improvement We continued
this medicine until several bottles
were used. when our boy was com.
plctcly cured" Best OF all blood med
icines and body building health
tonics Guaranteed at W. II. Frames
Drug Store and city Drug Store. soc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21

Many years ago there was consider
able Illness I'm Harrisburg which was
attributed Ia the waters Of the Susque-
hanna river then the source Of the city
supply ON" Of the members Of the
legislature for that year, upon his re
turn 10 his constituents, was inter
viewed concerning the plague. He
soon settled the question. Upon my
soul, gentlemen" he declared. "thc re
port of the foulncss Of the water was n
slandcr on the city Of Harrisburg. |
absolutely know the water 10 be- per
fectly hcnlthful, for during the session
| drank the water on two different oc.
caslons, and never experienced any
III effect whatever. pittsburg Press
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21

The idea prevails among the demo
cratic voters of the new state that
they are compelled to vote for one
state senator from the Oklahoma side
Of the state and one from the Indian
Territory side. In the democratic pri-
mary election. This Is "A mistaken
idea as the voter can east his ballot
for either. two candidates from the
Oklahoma side, two from the Indian
Territory side or one candidate from
the Oklahoma side and one from the
Indian Territory side of the state.
However, one candidate from each
side of the state will be declared the
nominee of the party. The candidate
receiving the majority OF votes on the
Oklahoma side OF tie state will be
one nominee ana the one receiving
the majority ON the Territory side
will be the other nominee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
Music and Method.

The sane, healthy way To study the
plano is to apply ones thought direct
ly To the work laid out methodically h,
the teacher for certain length OF time
every day. That length OF time dc
pends entirely upon the future that the
student may decide upon. II he OF
she take up music as profession
four hours daily should be given t.
study; II as an amateur, two hours are
enough. In both cases the division q.
time devoted to practice should bc not
less than one hour-I. j. Paderewski
In Strand Magazine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
THE NE3RlTOS.
Odd Marriage Ceremony Of Thes
Barbarous Little People.

Belonging ns they do 10 the lowest
type Of civilization Ms vet discovered
the Ncgritos Of Malaysia and thcir
ways are well worth studying simple
primitive barbnrous little people. their
customs nre those Of prehistoric man.
They have no fixed home or settle
ments. but ARE wanderers over their
mountainous Islands. sleeping under II
banana leaf. living on herbs nnd her.
rles and game.
Their marriage ceremony IL Il UNIQUE
survival Of early life. The suitor and
few companions dance about the
shelter of the desired girl. There T.
n curious resemblance between the
dances of the prospective bridegroom
and those of many Of the game birds
of our woodland. Finally the girl. ac-
companicd 10y her mother. starts to
ward the dwelling of the young men
They frequently stop. squatting In tn
trail while the ardent suitor and hl
companions continue their cntreating
and hcwitChng dances. winding rounf
aud round the girl. Presents Hre gen
orally demanded and must be given
before the reluctant bride Will pro
cecd. Finally the women arrive nca
n steep bamboo platform. A wild
shout picrces the mir, and the bride
groom. like frenzied animal. tear
through the Ncgritos assembled nj the
base of the platform. snatches thc
bride In his arms and flies up the In.
cline with his mate. where they sit
during the wedding feast.-New York
Herald.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21

The attitude some newspapers have
taken with reference to the federal OF.
hcials at present holding office In the
Indian Territory shows marked TX.
norance of the men of whom they
speak, or elise is an evidence of blind
prejudice. The word carpet baggcr
has been coupled frequently with the
names OF Federal ofiiceholdcrs in this
country. Not only the press but the
public have fallen into the habit OF
referring To oftCcholders as carpctbaE
gers. That such men as are AT pres
ent In office In the Southern District
are carpetbaggers is out N the qucs
tion The system by which they are
placed In office is not agreeable to
the residents Of the Territory from
the fact that they have no voice in
their selection but the officials them
selves are in most cases competent
aid above censure. Such men as
Judge Hosea Townsend. who is at
present holding the position of judge
OF ;he Southern District. c. VI. Camp.
bell, clerk of the court. A. G. Cucc.
former district attorney W B John.
son, former district attorney. and the
present tucumbcnt Of that office.
George X. walker, and Assistant Dis
trict Attorney J. +. Humphrey. are
samples OF the men who have and
are holding office in this country.
These men are not carpethaggers
They are bralny, brilliant men. Fit to
meet upon the platform any man In
the southwest IN argument. They
might have had the pull to get into
office, but they also nave had the
ability When will this district or
county TO be have more brilliant pro
scouting attorney than these men who
have held that office or known TO be?
The word carpetbagger should be
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21

II must not listen TO you, Mr.. Pen
nyallne," protested the blushing girl.
with eyes downcast. You are only
trliling, and-and, besides. IL Is getting
late"
please hear me out. Miss Helen"
pleaded the infatuated young reporter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21

Blhllophilr )aghast--I beg your par.
don. madam, hut that book your little
girl is playing with is an old and eX
Oh, that's all right. Mr. Nihhcrt. II VIII
amuSe her lust ms much ms IL Il We're
nice and new Chicago Tribune.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
OitO

Tulsa paid 100000 to secure the
removal OF the Henry Kendan College
from Muskogee to that city. The in
situtlon will be worth ten fold that
amount to that thriving city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21


In placing the fate Of negro.
charged with rape upon a girl of his
own race. in the hands of a negro
jury. Judge Dickcrson of Chickasha
has established a new precedent in
the south and has made It possible
for the negro as an instrument of the
law to fix the punishment. Of that
class Of his race which is a menace TO
society, an opportunity which has
never heretofore been afforded him
What the jury will do with the author,
ity placed In their hands is IA matter
Of speculation, and their verdict will
be- watched with interest The ay.
cragc intelligent negro abhors the
acts of that class OF their race. as
much as does the white man. and
stands as ready to mctc ont punish.
mcnt for such crime. with this
fact evident will the jury mctc out
Justice. with determination To stop
the ravagcs which can end but in one
way, and that disastrous To the negro
with the effort of the intelligent class
Of the race In the right direction
such rayages can be stopped. and the
jury in the case on trial at Chickasha
has an opportunity to set an example
to others OF their race. should tn,
prisoner be proven guilty.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
,s...

There is much interest in trifling
things" mused DR. Aked. Rockcfel-
ler's new pastor. Dr. Aked has been
reading what the New York papers
said about him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
SUGGESTS THAT THE YEAR Be
GIN MAY I.

II an arrangement could be made
with the almanac.makcrs would be
iu favor OF having the year begin with
the LIST Of May
in tho first Of January / have n
real sensation of the beginning of %
new period. the starting OF new
deal Between the last day OF DeccT
her and the first day of January
there exists no substantial difference.
My heart docs mt signify by single
throb that it Is aware of the change
Nature does not turn over In its sleep
when the whistles .ow and the bells
ring Ia announce the artificial dawn
II the artificial year. or disturb Ia"
snow blanket under which 1t has lam
nanimate for a month or more. on
the other hand We Spontaneously sig.
nalizc the arrival u the spring Oy O.
revolution in our thoughts. our man.
ners. our clothes. our houses and our
habits. Nature. contcmptuous Of the
astronomers, shakes N it's cold lcth.
argy and gives ms q happy New Year
at the tlowcry Threshold OF a., month
" May. / have no notion OF how the
change / suggest could be bro
about whether = Plus. WHO saw
&c real New Year sail across tn
lagoon In his beloved Venice for
many years, could upset the decree
his learned preccessor. can or
say my own blood tells me tnat al
though by the almanac We are toda'
we'll in 10 the second quarter Of the
New Year the Old Year is still Wit
us and the New car is about 10
dawn. The Interpreter In tnc
American Magazine
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
Cheese. Cheese. Cheese.

New shipment just arrived of Inn
ported Swiss, Limburger, Brick.
Roquefort, and Imperial at the Grand
Leader. Phone ~. 1872
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21

lis there such thing as n fresh
Lincoln story" asks the Boston Her
aid. Probably not There are always
a lot OF fresh Lincoln story-tcllcrs
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21

But II TAFT does take the prcsl-
Dental chair, theyll certainly have
to knock off the arms, aud bolster up
the framework.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
++++++++++++++++++*44#+++4
MUSINGS BY the WAY !
+++++++*+*+*+*+++4++%*+*+
(ey J. Marvin Niehols)


DO You know what Il means TO be
friend. to have friend. TO be abso
lately sure that whatever You do
whatever YOU are. wherever YOU are
there Is one living soul who believes
in you, who will trust you, ana never
fail you2 One who will always cheer
and encourage in sunshine as well as
in storm. for lie is mostly sunny and
the heart needs a friend all the tim,
"A constant source OF inspiration. q
heart forever alert and on the defan.
sivo for those it chooses to love.
=
n the truth were known. many un.
fortunates whom the world condemns
are entitled to the protection Of the
court while We proceed to drag 9th.
ors into the limelight who claim pro-
lection because of wealth and teput
"a refinement We are quick >
throw about their shoulders mantle
Of secrecy because they happen to be.
long to that bowling farce-a segment
OF the modern social system. society.
! have never seen the day that did
not have an infinite respect for little
Evelyn Ncsbit when alongside Thaw
and White. Protection for her, Yes.
all the world can give. For is she
not in that chattel that mother ex-
changed for a stipulated pile of gold
in the Golfers OF White?
+
Nan Patterson, charged with the
awful crime Of murder. disowned by
her fricrds and disgraccd before the
world, stood in New York's criminal
court, helpless and alone-yet not
alone, for her faithful father was by
her side. And Nan Patterson. in those
dark days found in him the same
father that rocked her cradle in her
babyhood. Though a thousand whis
perings have been flung to the winds
| yet men worship that power that
holds Evelyn Thaw near the Tuombs
/ II was this same incarnate passion
/ that brought Senator Burton out OF
Lcayonworth with faded rose cling
ing 10 the lapel of his coat II was
| the rose his wife pinned there the
| day he became federal prisoner
The truest affection can neyer be
swayed. It clings the closer when
the storms of rage and the tempests
howl. Love. II never blind, at least
seems to forget
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
You will Find

White Mountain F,eeze~s in 2 at, J
at, at, 6 qt., at. and 10 qt., at
Stevens. kennerly g. Spragins Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21

Riding on the cowcatcner of 10
comotiyo will cure consumption says
Russian doctor Rest and quiet is
secured II the patient falls off while
the train is running at fun speed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21
How Did She Know ?

"Nou've been making love TO some
other girl"
How do you know
"Because you've Improved so."--I.ifc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21

The charity which begins at home
is apt to be out when poor relations
call.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21

Passed and approved this Goth day
of May, 1907.
II. w. DICK, Mayor
Attest:
C. II. BRUCE. City Clerk.
First published May 81, 1907.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-05-21

Bear in mind-when it comes
from Ditzlers', you know it is
NEW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-06
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to
the health Office during the past twenty
four hours:
Marie Armstrong, 10 years, Providence
Hospital
John Smallwood, 8 months, 1908 Goth
street northwest.
Israel F. Clubhouse. - years, Govern
ment Hospital for Insane.
Edmond Cottrell. 20 years, I7O7 Cor
coran street northwest.
HELEN S. Smith, years, 1901 Goth
street northwest.
Sarah E. Mace, 70 years, 1905 1 street
northwest.
Henry H. Clapp. "a years Sibley Hos
pital:
Caroline A. Sherman, 60 years, Home for
Incurabes.
Honora A. Morrow, 60 years, 41S Sth
street southwest.
Andrew Oursler, GO years, Sibley Hos
pital.
Reuben Fainberg, l hour, 1925 7th street
northwest
Infant of Francis and Grace Ashford, 6
hours, Columbia Hospital.
Infant of John and Eva. NJ. Bushey. =
days, 1904 Jackson street northeast.
Jasper Garner, rs years, Freedmen s
Hospital.
william Dorcey As years, Georgetown
Hospital.
James E. Delaney, 26 years, 100 ID
street southwest.
James Green, 81 years, Emergency Hos
pital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-06
Births Reported.

The following births were reported t
the health office during the past twenty
four hours:
Frank and Jennie H. Paxton, male.
Louis and Kate Fainberg. male.
George Z. and Margaret NJ. Hartley
male
John H. and Susie B. Dewdney, male.
Walter w. Reighs and Maggie NJ
Reighs male.
John ]. and Eliza R. ]. Seibert, male
George H. and Rosa B. Grimes, male.
John c. and Eva NJ. Bushey, male.
Edwin ]. and Julia G. Bowling, male.
Hermie and Claude s. Walther, female
John and Carrie Smith, female
Benjamin and Lille NJ. Boyd, male
Charlie and Elizabeth T. Green, male.
Ernest and Hattie A. Crumpton. male.
Robert A. and Ada B. Travers, female.
James and Sarah B. Young. female.
Andrew and Fannie T. Norris. female.
Douglas and Mary Stewart, female
Charles and Ella G. Newman, female.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-06
ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES.
Practical Agreement by Central
American Delegates,

A practical agreement on the outlines of
an arbitration treaty with an interna-
tional court for the arbitra ment of diff
ferences arising between Their has been
reached by the delegates to the Central
American peace conference now in ses-
sion here. There are many minor points
upon which a definite understanding has
not been reached, but there appears to be
substantial unanimity on the main prin-
ciple. Some OF the delegates have sug-
gested the desirability of disarmament
among the states of Central America, but
that feature appears to have gone no
further than mere discussion. Everything,
it is declared. is proceeding harmoniously
and confidence is expressed that satsfac-
tory conclusions will be !; .ched by the
conference before Christmas.
In addition to an arbitration agreement
the intention Of the conference Is to adopt
treaties of commerce and navigation, ex-
tradition and possibly others, all having
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-06
To Join Foot Ball Association.

NEW YORK. December 6-The terms OF
seven of the members of the foot ball
rules committee of the intercollegiate As
ISOLATION of the United States will expire
at the meeting'of the association which Is
to be held in New York December %. It
is expected that all of them will be re-
elected. with one exception. Joshua Crane
Will succeed w. T. Reid jr.. as Harvard's
representative. 1t is hoped that at this
meeting all of the remaining big colleges
will join the association. Pennsylvania
has already done so. Cornell will within a
few days. and there is every reason TO
hope that Yale. the last of the important
colleges. will be induced to AFFILIATE with
the new organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-06
NEITHER HOUSE IN SESSION.
Senatorial Discussion Of Bond Issu,
Goes Over to Monday.

Both houses of Congress have adjourned
until Monday. The Senate was In ses-
sion yesterday for an hour and half.
The resolutions of Senators Clay Snd Gull
berson. calling on the Secretary of the
Treasury for information concerning the
recent bond issue by the government,
were allowed to go over until next Mon
day. when they Will probably be the basis
Of some debate. Most of the session was
taken up by the introductions of bills
The House was in session only ten
minutes and transacted no business be-
yond agreeing to make response to the
greetings of the new state of lahoma.