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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
BURNS HIS eAvIkGe.
An Aged Farmer Destroys $4,000
and Then Dies.

Chicago. Dec. ls.-A dispatch to
the Record.IIerald from Marion, o.,
says John Gordon, farmer oil
this county, burned 10000 In bills
yesterday short time before he
died. Gordon was s5 years old and
in the last few weeks had grown
childish. He had stcadfastly refused
to put the $4,000, the savings OF
years. into the bank. but kept the
bills under his pillow.
Yesterday he amused himself by
setting fire to them and watching
them burn.
He succumbed to heart disease
soon afterwards.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
psNouNces CURRENT RuMoRs
uNouAliFiEoLY FALSE.
NE IS NOT A CANDIDATE
But N In the Future He Should DC
eide to be q Candidate for Any
Office, He VIII Frankly Say
So and state Reasons

Washington, Dec. lS.--SecTctary
Cortelyou In signed statement CIV
on out tonight pronounced unquall
fiedly false the current rumors OF un'
due political activity by his friends
In forwarding a movement In his
interest The secretary declares that
neither he nor his friend, had pledg-
ed their influence for any candidate
for the presidency and that he had
not been candidate for anything
but the confidence OF the people. He
adds that II he should hereafter
decide TO be- candidate for any
Office he will say 40 frankly. The
statement follows:
Dec. II. 1907 do not know that
I am called upon to make state
ment at this time. but In view OF the
various rumors In circulation as to
tho alleged political activity Of
friends of mine In my interest. ! Will
say that have not been a cindi-
date for anything but the confidence
OF the people In the discharge OF
my duties as secretary Of the treas
ury I have not In erson, nor have
the friends whose names have been
mentioned In this connection, sought
to influence political movements in
my favor. | have not, nor have they,
used ;ny influence. directly or indi-
rectly. TO secure political support for
o. against any candidate for the
presidency, and accusations that such
has been done are unqualifiedly false.
In no office. in no one of the three
department with which ! have been
connected. have | authorized or per.
mitted officials or employees to at
tempt to influence any such move
ment, not shall do 80. In common
with many other citizens, | have
decided views as to policies and as tc
candidates. hut shall refrain from
'NHi' 'bNlhh NAl'AAl hllAll f'll'N' II ~
proper for me to do so. Upon this
statement am entirely confident
to leave the people to draw thei'
own conclusions regarding such ri
mors as those to which ! have re-
ferred
II. In the future | shall decide t.
be n candidate for any ONCE.
shall be prepared TO say so frankl!
and state the ground upon which
ask for support. In the meantime
shall try, as | have tried in the pas
to conduct the treasury department
for the benefit OF the people OF tn
whole country and absolutely withou
regard TO whether any action I ma
take In the line Of my duty may at
versely affect my personal or poll
icsl welfare.
GEORGE II. CORrELYOU.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19

state of Ohio, City OF Toledo, Lucas
County, IS.
Frank !. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm OF
f. j. Cheney a Co, doing business
In the city of Toledo. County and
State aforesaid. and that the said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN.
DRIED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot he cur.
ed by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and suhscrib
cu in my presence, this 9TH day OF
December. \. u. 1850.
tScaO 4. W. GLEASON,
Notary Pdblic.
Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken in
tcrually, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surface Of the
system Send for t'stimonials free
+. !. CHENrY a Co. Toledo. O.
Sold 10y all druggists, 15c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
situation DIV
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19

Foley's Orino Laxative gives per
nanent relief in cases OF habimal
consultation az Il stimulates the
liver and restores the natural action
~ the bowels without irritating
these organs like pills or ordinar
Gripe and Il mild and pleasant t
take. Remember the name Foley
Orino Laxative and refuse suhsti
tutes For sale hy All druggists d.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
5000 BARRELS PER DAY.
Biggest OH we'll In the ossoe Ma
ton Drilled In Friday.

Keifer. Ok. Dec. ls-What is be.
lieved to be the largest oil well
ever brought In on the Usage reser-
vation was drilled In Friday by tic
Illuminating OIL n Gas company.
M. owners OF the big blanhe; lease
on ,"e Osagn.
II I, claimed that tn.1 ws!i h.
doing 5000 barrels pee lay naturiI
through trn.nch pip, This great
well IL on lot 80. two miles from the
Cherokee nation line. This makes
nineteen wells that the company
has on lot 80.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
NEW STRENGTH FOR OLD BACKS

the ankles, rheumatic or neural &c
pain. gravel, scalding urine, too ire
quept passages sandy or stringy sedi
ment in the urine. scanty or discolored
urine, or passages at night. be sure
your kldneys need attention.
Doan Kidney Pills is the best
medicine To uss. II has cured thou
sands and Will cure you.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
Robbers at Haiieyville.

B Haileyville. Ok, Dec. lS.-W. c.
Hunter. who runs a hack from Hal
leyville TO the street car depot In
North Haileyville. was held up and
robbed of $3.50 last night enroute
from the depot. by three men.
The Rock Island railroad safe
was blown open last night at
Hartshorne, Ok.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
Reoerve Agent for Oklahoma Banks.

The Union National bank of Kan
sas City has been named as reserve
agents for the First National bank
OF Sayre. Okla, for the First Nation
al bank of Romano, Okla, for the
First National bank OF Pryor Creek,
Okla, and the First National bank
OF Thomas, Okla.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19

by Southwestern Press
Rome. Dec. l9.-lmposing cere-
monies In which dignitaries OF tie
church from many countries partici.
pated. marked the public consistory
in Rome today. The red hat was
conferred on Cardinal Rhinaldi. for
mely papal delegate to Mexico and
Spain. and Cardinal Aguirre. arch
bishop Of Burgess, Spain. both oi
whom were raised to cardianls some
time ago.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19

Many people are talking about ho'
quickly Foley's Honey and Tar
cures coughs. colds, bronchitis and
all throat and lung troubles. Re
member the name Foley's Honey
and Tar and refuse TO accent some
unknown preparation OF ittle or nc
merit which may contain much harr
full drugs The genuine contains
harmful drugs and is safe and sure
For sale by all druggists. d.,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19

II YOU are seeking suitable
Christmas gift for man don't over
look our splendid stock of shaving
supplies. Have everything and ev'
erything Is the desirable kind.
IS +. J. RAMSEY. Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19

Our line OF Hair. Hat and Clothes
Brushes for the holiday trade Ia even
larger and more complete than In
former years. Handsome goods made
Of best materials, well put together
and made for service
- F. J. RAMSEY, Druggist
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
TO THE PUBLIC.

. Referring to the card in the =
= Morning Democrat OF yester =
= day. signed by Mr.. S. T. Bled- =
= soc, az attorney for The Unit =
Z ed States Fidelity a. Guaran. =
= ~ Company. the public mind =
= might be led to infer that Mr.. .
= G.. NJ. Cunningham, who was =
+ formerly the general agent for Z
= the company, was trying to =
+ collect monies due the com :
= pany, and was endeavoring =
+ to act on behalf Of the COM :
+ pany in other matters with :
+ out authority to do so. We =
+ feel 1t our duty to say to the =
= public that in the controversy :
+ between Mr. Cunningham and I
+ the company. he is acting un- I
= der our advices, and he Is not I
= attempting to collect any mon I
= ey due the company on any I
= account, or to act In any 9th 4
= er capacity for, or on behalf I
= of said company.
= ]. T. COLEMAN.
= J. w. HARRELD, 4
+ Attorneys for G. NJ. Cunning 1
= ham.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
Piles Cured in 6 to - Days.

Pazo Ointment Is guaranteed to
cure any case Of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to
II days or money refunded SOC Il
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19

Perfumes for Christmas gifts
should he the choicest. Those YOU
will find In our stock represent the
most exquisite odor creations-the
masterpieces of the most celebrated
foreign and American perfumes
Fancy packages and bulk.
lS r. y. RAMSEY, Druggist
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19

general addresses banquet OF
the New Illinois club in Chicago
Saturday night.
The presidents political views.
as beaIng on the coming campaign,
and his third term ideas will be
fully explained by Mr.. Bonaparte
In this address, It Is believed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. Druggists refund money II 1t
fails to cure. f. W Groves sigma.
ture is on each box. csc. u
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
Commission Government.

Guthrie, Ok, Dec ls.-Thc at.
torney general will render an opin-
ION that cities of 1000 or more
people mhy adopt what is known
as the commission form Of govern.
mont without additional legisla'
tion on the subject. Inquiries COW
ering this point came from Okla
homa City and Lawton.
Kennedys Laxative Cough Syrup
c'uscs free yet gentle action Of
the bowels through which the cold
Is forced out OF the system. Chill
drcn like IL Contains no opiates
nor narcotics Sold by w. F
Frame. DIV
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
Third Term Announcement.

hy Southwestern Press.
Washington, Dec. l9.-lt Is be-
lieved here that Attorney General
Eonaparte has been appointed
spokesman for President Roosevelt
in the matter of a third term, and
that the question will be settled
once and for all when the attorney
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve. Get DeWitt's. Sold by w.
Il. Frame. DIV
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY
Condensed Statement
Of the Condition OF
The Ardmore National Bank

Al Ardmore. Oklahoma. at the close
of business, December 3. 1907
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-19
Liabilities.

No better index TO the growth OF
Ardmore can be found than is re
flected in the steady and constant
increase of the deposits OF the Ard
more National Bank.
LEE CRuCE, Pres.
G.. w. STUART. Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25
HARRIET PECK's ESTATE.
County Court Considering an Appeal
from Probate Court,

The attention of Chittenden county
court was occupied Yesterday with q
hearinR in re Harriet c. PeCk's estate,
william Odlin. guardian. appellant.
This case Is an appeal from the decision
of the probate court in disallowing the
petition to remove the executors of
Mrs. Peck's will. Gardner S. Vain
wright OF Middlcbury and Sayles Mich
OILS of Burlington. The hearing will
be resumed to-day.
The following divorce petitions were
granted yesterday: Mary Brace vs.. Fred
d. Brace. desertion and refusal to sup
port; Peter Martin alias Peter Cole vs.
Katherine Martin alias Katherine Cole
wilful desertion; Hattie +. Parson vs.
Raymond Parson, refusal to support.
The court dismissed the petitions Of
Preserved A. j.. Baker VS.. Eleanor r.
Baker and Eleanor r. Baker VS.. Pre-
served A. l.. Baker. a motion was
made to dismiss the petition of Eliza
beth A. Snyder VS.. James j. Snyder but
decision was reserved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25
ASSUME DUTIES TO-DAY.
New Officials Take Up Their Work Cor
the CITY,

Almost all of the now city officials
not already in office will enter uoon
their respective duties to-day The
boards Of charities and of health have
already assumed office and the latter
board has reelected DIR. George f. La
tour to serve as city physician. The
board OF water commissioners will
meet next Monday to elect n superin
tendent OF water works, while tho
board of street commissioners will
meet the FIRST Monday in May to elect
superintendent OF streets
The officials who will assume office
to-day are: City Clerk NJ. G. Grandv
city Attorney j, II. Macomber. C,tv
Grand Juror II, H. Shaw the new hoard
OF fire commissioners and the new
members in each OF the board. ~
cemetery commissioners. street com
missioners, water commissioners LIGHT
commissioners and library commits
sioners.
1t is expected that the board Of no.
lice commissioners will meet this af-
ternocn to act on Mayor Bigelov's
appointment of local and special no
licemen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25
DIED IN SALOON.
Peter j. Smith of Middlebury Victim
Of AlcOhOlIsm

Peter J. Smith of Middlebury walked
into w. G. Durfeys saloon at 1874 Bat
terry street yesterday morning shortly
after nine o'clock, took two drinks and
died about 80 minutes afterwards.
When Smith first entered the saloon it
was noticed by bystanders that he
acted queerly and after he finish ID
drinking he ree!ed and appeared III.
He asked Mr. Durfey If he might sit
down and he was given permission to
go into the back room, which he did
About half an hour later Mr. Durfey
walked into the room to see how his
guest was getting along and found him
dead.
states Attorney A. l.. Sherman.
Health Oficer j, w Courtney and
Chief of Police Russell were summoned
and after a careful examination Doc
tor Courtney declared that the man had
dled OF alcoholism. The body was then
taken to the undertaking rooms of Ar
sene Boucher on North street
Smith wore new patent Leaf Their shoes
and had s+.S5 and two postal cards in
his pockets. His coat and trousers ap-
peared as II he might have been out
OF doors the night before, as they were
wet and mud-stained.
Mr.. Smith was 81 years of age and
was born in Middlebury, where he al
ways resided. Several years ago he
married Miss Clara Russell, daughter
OF James F. Russell of this city. Mrs.
Smith died about five years ago He is
survived by son and daughter and n
father and mother. Mr.. and Mrs
James Smith of Middlebury. He also
leaves a sister and brother, Mrs Il.
Shambo and w. ]. Smith of Middlebury.
The body was taken last evening 10
Middlebury, accompanied by his par
ents, who arrived here yesterday af-
ternoon to take charge of the body
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25
STARCH FOR PETTICOATS

Fettcoats require a much thinner
starch. Dissolve half cup OF starch in
a little cold water, enough to rub out an
the Jumps. When smooth pour over it
eight cups Of boiling water. stirring rap
idly. Add a quarter teaspoonful Of boray
and boil ten minutes. When the hands
can be borne in it dip in the various gar
ments in the order in which YOU reauir.
s'ttnesS' Wiring out rub and clap tho
starch in.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25
HELD FOR COUNTY COURT.
Alleged Trousers Thief Unable to Fur
Dish Bail Required.

William Young and Peter Hickey.
employees Of the local Rutland freight
house, We're in city court yesterday
charged with grand larceny in the
theft of 1926 pairs OF trousers from the
Burlington freight depot Young
waived examination and is held for
county court in the sum Of $1,000, be-
ing committed to jail In default Of the
necessary amount. The case against
Hickey was continued and bail was
fXed at $1,000, which he was unable
10 furnish, He, too, was committed to
jail.
James Conway, the man with q pro-
pensty for Gripping his hands as oc-
casion may dictate, pleaded guilty to
being intoxicated and was fined S. and
costs of s745. Joseph Lavigne plead
ed guilty to similar charge and was
fined S. and costs of $40
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25
Your Politics, Sex or Greed Make
No Difference in the James.
town Contest.
ANYONE CAN WIN
Who Has the Votes-The Time Has
Arrived When Those who Carry
on the Prizes Must Begin a
Terrible Hustle-Big Vote
Yesterday md To-day.

Democrats, republicans, ladies and
minors, lend me your ears. Things
happened Yesterday in the voting con-
test--the expected happened. More
will happen to-day. The time has ar
rived when the winners must show
cause why they should not stay at
home this summer Votes mean money
and money means a good time The
people who go to jamestown will have
the very best sort Of time in fact.
a little hustlng from now to the end
of The contest will make all the differ
cnce in the world. 1t will decide
whether you are going to take in the
most wonderful exhibition the world
has ever provided. or going to suffer
disappointment. Get after the votes.
The standing:
GROUP No. ONE.
Charles G. McGaffcy, Burlington 1882
Margaret Dennis, Burlington. 1s5,s21
Harry Bacon, Burlington. . 10000
Fred Moore, Darlington .. 1880
GROUP No. TWO.
Clara Finn, st Adams. .1Oe,34,
Ida Lewis. Middlebury. $4,000
Carmi Beach. Montpelier ... 3s.53G
GROUP No. THREE.
Gladys Brooks. Morrisville. 07.43o
Anna Palmer, Essex Junction. 1880
O. s. Smithers, Waterbury. .... o5.45O
Wyman A. Bristol, Vergennes. 02,855
Hazel Elliott, Bristol. ........ 1860
GROUP No. rom.
Fannie Sears. Panton 1894.
Mrs. w V. Beach Charlotte .14s,s50
Nellie NJ. Patuode, Shoreham .141, 1901
Laura ]. Farrand, Essex. I3a,5s8
Walter W. Hamilton. Cornwall. ss,4o5
Hiram n. Skeels, Milton. ...... s1.I.O
Leon f.. Hall, Richmond ..... 8O.98s
Jennie Derby Hinesburgh. 5s.85s
Edward Rousseau Westford. 48.433
Mrs. Myron Shaw. Colchester. 32.473
Nellie X. Bisonctte, Hinesburgh 25,O73
Mrs Geo. Hazard, Charlotte. 11,453
Helen Collins Ferrisburgh,. 800. $3.50
GROUP No. FIVE.
L. j. Irish, Enosburgh Falls. .I44,5sO
Harry W. Graft. Fairfax. 06.TaS
James Allen, South Hero 1851
Mary I. soule, Alburgh ...... 5s,Ia2
Jennie Wadletgh Randolph, $3.50
Mrs. j. f. Wilcox, Jeffersonville 27,isO
Sara 3 Chaplin, Hyde Park... 26Iss
Southworth LaRoy. Middletown
Springs. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1880
Grace Goff, Richford. ......... 1850
Maude T. FollaAsbee, st. Johns
purE' .................. 11.424
Fenton J. Hazen, N Hero... 1880
Madge II. Brown, Belvidere Ctr. S,7s8
Odella Hart. Montgomery $3.50
John r. Wilson, Worcester. 5.:51
Kate P, Johnston, Mortified. 80. 4.737
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25
DIED.

NEWTON-ln this city. April %, Capt
William Newton. aged IS years.
CASEY-In this city, Wednesday, April
II. John Casey, aged 81 years.
MlLl.HAM-April l2, In Shelburne. VT,
Mrs. Carrie Millham, widow of the late
James Millham, aged 63 years.
Thomas-ln This city, April II. Mrs.
Marcia NJ. Thomas, widow OF the late
William IL. Thomas. aged 70 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25

Victor !. Spear, manager OF the YER
mont Sugar Makers market at Randolph
while conceding the best sugar season in
10 years places the average yield at two
pounds to the tree, lie says nearly all
the maple syrup in the State has been sold
at prices ranging from so "a 90 cents the
gallon 10 the producer without packages
The tub sugar has not been sold to any
great extent but conditions Justify fair
prices,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25
TO STlFFEN ORGANDIES. RATIsTr,S.
ETC

These require different treatment. Tho
pest starch for them is clear. thick gum
water. Dip them in wrong side out, rub
the gum thoroughly through and sduee-e
dry but do rot wiring. Spread out as
much as possible in the hanging and leave
until the surface of the garment feels
Imply moist. Take down. roll tightly ahd
cover with a clean cloth. Now undo n
little at time, and pat and clap between
the hands until dry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS: THURSDAY APRIL 25 1907
Good Cookery
DOMESTIC SCIENCE

The clothes line is a rosary
OF household help and care;
Each little saint the mother loves
Is represented there.
And when across her IA rden plot
She walks with thoughts Of heed,
l should not wonder II she told
Each garment for a bead.
stranger passing. / salute
The household in its wear,
And smile to think how near of kin
Are love and toll and prayer.
Julia Ward Howe.
MENU SUNDAY, APRIL o.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal
Baked Finnan Haddie
Dreamed Potatoes
Popovers
Orange and Rhubarb Marmalade
Coffee
DINNER
SorTel Soup
Radishes Sailed Popcorn
Roast Veal with Dressing
Baked Potatoes Spaghetti with Tomato
Orange Salad
Rhubarb Pie
Coffee
SUPPER.
Deviled Eggs
Potato Salad
Cheese Sandwiches
Bread and Butter Folds
stcwed Apricots Fresh Gingerbread
Chocolate with Whipped Cream
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25

John II. Genin of ST. Adams. who has
patented in the United States and Canada
an automatic train pipe coupler. expects
to organize a company for its manufac-
ture.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25

Miss Lila French, aged 10 years, has
been reunited with her father, Watson S
French OF Marlboro, from whom she had
been separated for Ii years She had been
told her father died in Jail Mr. French
is now respectable citizen and received
his daughter with open arms at Brattle-
boro from where she called hin, nm Inv
telephone. As child. Miss French went
hrst to Wilmington, then to a Quaker set
tlement and at the age of eight years was
placed In the Home for Little Wanderers
AT Boston She was adopted by n family
IN Pawtucket r. l.. and was there until
last January when she visited her brother
ana sister In Milford. Mass. Her mother
lives in Milford and she then learned about
her father with whom she now says shs
will remain
After years of hard study and expert.
mehts' George NJ. Goddard of Rutland
mas secured patent on typewriting
teleSraphlc transmtter which Will send
the Morse characters by manipulation Of
the "eys of an ordinary typewriter and
with which a novice can telegraph as well
as finished operator The machine IA
small and can be fitted TO typewriters of
different sizes. Mr., Goddard is p years old
and works for the Associated Press at
Rutland w NJ. Martin of the Burlington
Western Union office is quoted as
heartily endorsing the machine saying;
1.-The characters reached this office strong
and clear and are the finest | ever heard
II is wonderful how the speed of the
machine can be changed without interfer.
ing with its sending"