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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09
A MYSTERIOUS CARD.
marx Twnin's Odd Request and now
Nrs. cleveland Received II.


Whom was leaving Hartford for
Washington upon one occasion my
wIse said. 'I have written % small
warming and put lt iu @ pocket of your
drcs. vest Wh,u you are dressing TO
20 to tle authors reception at the
White House sou viii naturally put
yurr fingers 600 ypHr vest pocket, ac-
c.rIu- Co your custom. and you will
find that little note there. Read It
carefully and DO as u tells you. |
cannot Doe with you. and SO I delegate
my sentry duties 20 this little note. II
| should give you the warning by
word II mouth now 1t would pass from
your head and be forgotten iu a few
minutes"
II was President CIevclanl's FIRST
term. / had never seen his wife. the
young. the beautiful, the good hearted
the sympathetic. the fascinating
Sure enough. just as l had finished
dressing % 90 % the White House.
found that little note. which I had
long ago forgotten. II was grave
little note, serious little note. Ike
IS writer. hut Il made me laugh.
Llyy's gentle grayltes often produced
that effect upon me where the expert
humor.st's best Joke would have fail
ed. for l do not laugh easily.
When we reached the White House
and / was shaking hands with the
president he started 10 say something.
but interrupted him ana ,aid
III your oNcollcucy will excuse me
will come back I'm a moment but now
/ have a very important matter 10 az.
tend 10. and 1t must be attended to 0t
once"
I turned 90 Mrs Cleveland. the
young tn, beautiful, the fascinating.
and gave her my card on the back Of
which had written lie didn't" and
/ asked her 70 si-n her name below
those words.
She said: "Ue didn't? lie didn't
WHAT"
"Oh," l said, never mlnd' We
cannot stop 20 discuss that now. This
IS urgent Won't you please sign your
name" | handed her a fountain pen.
why" she said. Il cannot commit
myself In that way. Who is 1t that
didn't? And what is II that he dldu'tT'
"Oh." | said, time is flying. flying,
flying! Won't you take me out Of my
distress and sign your name 10 It?
It's all right. l give you my word it's
all right
She looked nonpluscd, but hesltat-
ingly and mechanically she took the
pen and said:
IL will sign II. / will take the risk.
But you must tell me all about II right
aftcrward. SO that you can be arrested
before you get out of the house in case
there should be anything criminal
about this"
Then she signed, and | handed her
Mrs. Clemens note, which was very
brief, very simple and to the point II
/ said Don't wear your Grctics in the
White House" II made her shout, and
at my request she summoned a mes
scngcr ana we sent that card at once
70 the mail on its way 10 Mrs. Clemens
I'm Iurtford-Mark Twaiu's AutObiog-
raphy I'm North American Review.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09
Why Scotch Whisky is Write.

DO YOU know why Scotch whisky
is light I'm color and American whis-
ky is of a deep amber color?' asked
q travelling whisky salesman "Thc
reason is," he continued, "that Amer.
lean whisky Is stored I'm casks that
have bccu charroi inside aud this
gives it the amber color. Scotch
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09

He-Do you believe In long engage.
ments? She 1t all depends. lie i
don't understand She If he has
plenty Of money and is inclined TO bo
liberal long engagement Is the thing,
but II he cannot afford boxes at the
opera and such things | always make
his regime very short.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09
TUSsY,
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Tussy, J. T., Jan, Fine weather
marks the opening Of the new year.
Farmers have gathered all their
crops and are now preparing for an
other.
Several of our people intend moving
10 New Mexico where they have home
steadcd lands. j. A. Peddycoart left
for that country a few days ago.
j.. d, Dixon has two very sick chill
dron.
Jesse McCarty has been very low
with pneumonia but is reported i'm.
proving.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09
The Poetlcal Calendar.

January-Wind and snow.
February-Blizzards blow.
March-More wind to stir the dust.
April-Showers and thunder gust.
May-The apple blossom SHOWS,
June-The violet and the rose.
July-The lovely summer maid,
August-Hammock in the shade.
September-Summer's second birth.
October-Finest month on earth.
misunderstanding in the corn.
December-lIark, the Christmas
horn,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09

object Of suspicion. Denied all Oppor.
uu.u vi again attempting 10 perform
his mission, DC soon deserted, and
re.olued the Confederate ranks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09

Mothers who give their children
Kcnnpdys Laxative Cough Syrup iu.
yariahly indurso IT, Contains Honey
and Tar Conforms To the National
Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold py
Hoffman Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09

Don't you think you're wasting
your time talking the value of econ
omy 10 Blank? He hasn't any
money"
81 know, but I ave."-Detrolt Free
Press.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09
Disturbed the conoreoatlon.

The person who disturbed the con
gregation last Sunday by continually
coughing is requested to buy a bottl
of Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold b.
Hoffman Drug Co., City Drug Store
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09
(Seal Of the Court.)
c. NJ. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
BY w. S. CROCKETT Deputy.
First published January c, 1907.

Hoffman's Throat and Lung Syrup
renders coughs harmless it cures.
Money back If it doesn't. Price 25c.
C +. j. RAMSEY, Druggist
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09

There are stars so distant that n fly
Ing machine moving at the rate OF 500
miles an hour would require 10000.
coo years to reach them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09
LADIES IN WASHINGTON HAVE
STARTED CLUB MOVEMENT.
1.-THE ARMY CANTEER CLUB"
And Their Work is Extending
Throughout the States. 5euev.
ing II to be In the Interest
Of Practical Temperance.



| '''' o. d '-''''
-''"' ""a ".'h started 100 Washington
0s - number oi ladies. friends and
.''"N''a oI the American soldiers,
having Tor ITS principal object the ra.
ai"fa'inn o. the army caH'ogn. To ac.
c'mpI.sh ihis end the ladies have
formed % society i' Doe known as The
Army 'Hni"an Club and have taken
steps t' FORM similar clubs iu the
states. AS result or 'E".t extension
work army 'anio'n clubs are said
To- nave been ina1-1rat"i in Chicago,
Cincinnati and at several places in
Now York state. IT d. proposed To-
conIHH" adding links to the chain
aH member oSW sod it, 'unul wo
cover the American continent from
Maine io California and solth"arI
to Florida
10 Us The belief OF the members oi
the local club that the restoration OF
the army cantcon VIII De In the inter.
est Of genuine practical temperance
and against what they designate as
the mistaken theory Of temperance %
They have quoted from the unani-
nous endorsement Of the American
Medical Society Of the movement
Of the restoration of the canteen to
the military posts and soldiers
homes.
At a recent meeting Of the local
Army Cantecn club, held at No. 10
18th street northeast, Mrs. lnez sey-
mour Mcconnell, a noted Washington
singer, was elected president. The
other officers chosen at the same time
were Miss Charlotte Mulhofer, vice
president; Miss Bessie Winchester
secretary; Miss Lizze Mulhoier' treas
urcr; Mrs. Z. G. Mitchell financial
secretary; Miss Narcissa Hayes, ser
gcant at arms; and Mr. Lee VI. Day
idson of Chicago, organizer and spon-
sor.
we expect to ha seconded IN our
efforts for the return OF the army
cautern most heartily by the Wives
mothers, sisters and daughters oI
soldiers, as well as by all American
women who agree with MS ihai the
enactment Of the anticant'.n Ia"
was ill-adyisod and mas resulted III
.T4H.Ht frrr.uaR of lNIlfull lTuuNdINn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09
DOUGLAS G LEE. Bankrupt,

Southern District Of the Indian Ter
rltory, IS.
On this 4th day of January, A. ID.
1907, on reading the foregoing petit
tion, it is ordered by the court that
hearing be had upon the
same on the nth day OF
January, A. d., 1907, before said court
at Ardmore, in said district, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon. and that no
tice thereof be published in the Ard
moreite, a newspaper printed in said
district, and that all known creditors
and other persons in interest may ap-
pear at the said time and place and
show cause If any they have, why
the prayer of the petitioner should
not be granted.
And it is further granted by the
court that the clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies
Of said petition and this order, ad.
dressed to them at their places of res
idcnce as last stated.
Witness, the Honorable Hosea
Townsend, Judge of the said court,
and the seal thereof at Ardmore, in
said district on the 4th day 5r Jan.
uary, 1907.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.

In the mater of Douglas & Lee,
bankrupts, in bankruptcy.
To the Honorable Hosea Townsend,
Judge of the district court of the Unit
ed states for the Southern District OF
the Indian Territory:
Douglas & Lee, Of Glenn, in the
Southern District Of the Indian Terri
tory, in said district, respectfully rep
resent that on the 18th day of No
vember, last past, he was duly adjudg-
ed bankrupt under the acts Of Con
gress relating to bankruptcy; that he
has duly surrendered all his property
and rights of property, and has fully
complied with all the requirements
Of said acts and Of the orders Of the
court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed by the court to have a fun
discharge from all debts provable
against his estate under said bankrupt
acts, except such debts as are except
ed by law from discharge
Dated this 4th day Of January, A.
d. 1907.
DOUGLAS G LEE, Banlrupts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09

Don't follow in the footsteps Of your
competitors. Set the pace.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-09

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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-12-07

three feet high. The front and bottom
are removed. Two strips are nailed
perpendicular on the front corner, pro-
jecting foot, below the bottom of the
box. This raises the front and gives
the roof the necessary pitch when fac
ing downhill position. Two strips
nailed on each side form support for
porches which are fastened together
by crosspieces SO all may be removed
at one operation to be sprayed.
We move this coop twice week, and
1t is always clean and fresh. The
open front and bottom seem a little
risky. considering the possibility Of
wandering cats, rats or weasels. But
we are willing to run some risks If we
can fill our own and customers pens
in the fall with large, robust stock.
This one plan has enabled us to pro-
duce Orpingtons well up to standard
size, which some fail to do. The ac-
companying sketch of coop will ex-
plain itself.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-12-07
Thorourh CnItixntinn.

Thorough and frequent cultivation is
regarded by many as the best mulch
for spring. summer and fall, which In
duces the roots to seek food in every
direction, thereby becoming more num-
erous and deeply imbedded. as well as
going further beyond the penetration
Of cold In winter. In this condition
1t is only in climates where the cold
Is severe that covering of straw or
other bulky material is required. Such
coverings should be removed as early
in spring as the season will permit,
and the cultivator used, II the crop
is such as to permit of Its use. Even
in the fall thorough stirring of the
soil win admit the air and afford pro-
lection in the winter, but 1t Is pos
sible that late stirling of the soil.
leaving the ground bare in the winter
season, may permit of loss of fertility
Of the soil. by teaching OF the soluble
portions by rains and melting SHOWS,
to avoid which some farmers SOW the
land to rye late In October and pillow
1t under early in the spring.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-12-07
Color of Eggs.

At the California Agricultural Elk.
pertinent Station, the chief object in
making chemical examination Of
brown-shelled and white-shelled eggs
was to determine whether there is any
superiority Of one over the other as
to quality. The test shows that the
shells and their color have but slight
effect on the food value of the eggs.
1t has been said by some that the
brown eggs are richer than the white
ones, but this statement is not borne
out by chemical analysis, and the
physical examination proves that the
main points of superiority, though
slight, are possessed by the white eggs.
The minute differences that are found
between the two groups are exceeded
by variation between varieties within
the same group. 1t may be stated that
there are practically no differences so
far as the food value is concerned be-
tween white-shelled and brown-shelled
eggs.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-12-07
Use of sei.mograph IN war.

According to. dispatches from Vienna
some important experiments were made
during the recent Ostend gunnery trials
by Prof. Belar, director of the Lalbach
earthquake observatory. who used the
seismographic apparatus to see IL 1t was
possible to calculate scientifically by the
vibrations of the earth the location and
direction of distant artillery fire. The
experiments were satisfactory, and they
will be continued during the coming au-
tumn artillery maneuvers In the Kara.
wanken hills.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-12-07
Raising Pigeons.


1t is not only in congregations of
quadrupeds, such as hogs, cattle, horses,
ETC., that we often find particularly
vicious specimens we also come across
them In flocks of poultry, among hens,
turkeys and even pigeons. There are
DULLES and brutes in the pigeon as
well as human family. A male pigeon
that Is disposed to make himself a
nuisance In fighting other old birds and
killing squads might as well be re-
moved from the loft. If this is not
practical, clip his wings and provide a
nest for the pair on the floor.
For a mating pen get box and put
perpendicular Stats on the front and
through the middle. 1t should be large
enough to make each apartment IL or
or bowels in the partition should be
movable. The food and water vessels
may be hung on the partition so that
both birds may use them in common.
If out of sight of their old mates 1t will
not take more than two or three days
for them to unite The movable Stat
can then be taken away, and If the
mating is permanent they may be turn
ed into the loft to find nest.
Feeds for Pigeons-We like whole
wheat best of all grains for pigeons
But there are many other grains which
pigeons like and thrive on, among them
common peas, barley, buckwheat, cow
peas, soy beans, English horse beans,
the various kinds of vetcn, broom corn,
sorghum seed, millet and many others.
A variety is, of course, always relish
ed. Corn is good feed when given in
moderate quantities, especially during
summer, and not as an exclusive diet
Pigeons also learn to eat boiled pota-
toes and other vegetables, soft mash,
such as we give to the hens, etc. For
really fine, plump, fat squads, wheat
Is hard to beat.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-12-07
A Chicken VILLAGE.

On the road from East Auburn to
Turner there is a novel sight, chicken
village, 1t may be termed, for at the
side of a well-kept farmhouse there is
a village of perhaps dozen little white
neak-roofed houses, and the house
nearest to the road is built to repre-
sent church. The steeple is as per.
feet as If the tiny building were really
intended for place of worship. These
miniature houses are nothing more or
less than chicken coops, yet so per-
fectly is everything arranged that the
passer-by might, at first glance, think
1t play town" belonging to some
child.-Kenebec (Me.) Journal.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-12-07
Raising Ducks.

The most frequent troubles with
ducks and geese Is vertigo. They drop
down on their feet or fall on one side
suddenly, at times recovering as sud
denly or dying Immediately. This hap
pens only when ducks or geese are fed
too much grain. The best prevention is
to make their feeding ground a pas
ture, where the grass is short but abun-
dant, and let them get more of their
subsistence for themselves. They will
require but little food after warm
weather comes, as they are then we'll
over the laying period, becoming non
producers. The nonproducers should
have no grain. There is saving in
expense and there will be fewer losses
occurring :. from diseases.-Poultry
Farmer.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-12-07

what you have to say. make point
never to condemn man until he's
had the chance to defend himself. Go
ahead"
"Thank you, sir. am 20 years old,
physically sound and of good habits.
I enjoy an excellent income and my
father has promised me house and
lot when l marry
The old man nodded.
"That sounds good" he said "But
what about your famlly?"
"0h, you mean during war time.
think we did our share. We had two
uncles and three cousins In the Civil
War and father would have gone to
the front In the war with Spain, but
mother wouldn't let him."
"When l spoke l didn't allude to
the Civil War, sir. The country was
rich and powerful then. l refer to the
time when 1t was poor and weak
There was no particular credit In go
ing to the front in the war with the
South. So many people went that no
one had chance to feel lonesome.
No, sir. i refer to the ever glorious
wars with Great Britain, sir, in 1776
and 1912. Do you know what hap
pened on the 10th of September, STRIP
The young man felt very uncomfort-
able.
"My birthday! Certainly not"
~ refer to the battle of Lake Erie,
sir"
"Oh, yes, the we-have-met- the-enemy
battle?'
'Yes. And who do you suppose was
there, sir?'
The young man drew a long breath.
EFT was Commodore Perry, wasn't
II, sir2"
Commodore Perry. 1t was my
grandfather"
The young man nodded pleasantly.
"Was Commodore Perry your grand
father, sir?'
The old man was speechless for q
moment.
Commodore Perry was not my
grandfather-nor my grandmother
either-nor even my Uncle Benjamin
Listen to me. young man. My grand
father was at Put-in-Ray.'
He uttered the last words impress
sively and glared at the young man
as IL to be sure that this momentoui
tact impressed him properly
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-12-07
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cureis the only positive cure now known 10 the
medical fraternity. Catarrh be ng a constitu-'
nonal disease. requires constitutional treat.
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system, thereby destroying the foun.
dation OF the disease, and giving Q patent
strength by building up the eonstitut ion and
prietors have so much faith in itscurative pow.
ers hat they offer One Hundred collars for any
case that It fails to cure. Send for list Of
testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consultation.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-12-07
HOME MADE MIXTURE
SAID TO BE INEXPENSIVE AND EASILY
PREPARED BY ANYONE.
Is Said to Promptly Relieve Backache and
Overcome Kidney Trouble and BIad-
der Weakness Though Harmless
and Pleasant to Take.

What will appear very interesting to
many people here is the article taken
from New York daily paper, giving a
simple prescription, as formulated. by a
noted authority, who claims that he
has found positive remedy to cure
almost any case of backache or kidney
or bladder arrangement, in the follow
ing simple prescription, if taken before
the stage of Bright's disease:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half
ounce; Compound Kargon. one ounce;
Compound Syrup sarsaparilla, three
ounces, Shake well in bottle and
take in teaspoonful doses after each
meal and again at bedtime.
A we'll known authority, when asked
regarding this prescription. stated that
the ingredients are all harmless, and
can be obtained at a small cost from
any good prescription pharmacy, or the
mixture would be put up # asked to do
so. He further stated that while this
prescription is often pres ribbed in rheu-
matte Affections with splendid results,
he could see no reason why it would
not be splendid remedy for kidney
and urinary troubles and backache, as
it has peculiar action upon the kid.
ney structure, cleansing these most i'm
pcrtant organs and helping them TO sift
and filter from the blood the foul acids
and waste matter which cause sickness
and suffering. Those who suffer can
make no mistake in giving it trial.
Particulars Wanted.
Customer-Where is your hose depart.
nent?
New Floor Walker-Er-garden or
oarlor variety madam?
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-12-07
DON'T WAIT.


II you've anything good to say OF man,
Don't wait till he's laid to rest.
For the eulogy spoken when hearts are
broken
Is an empty thing at best.
All. the blighted flower now dropping
lonely,
Would perfume the mountain side,
II the suns glad ray had but shone t.
day,
And the pretty bud espied.
II you've any aims to give to the poor,
Don't wait till you hear the cry
or wan distress in this wilderness,
Lest the one forsook may die.
o, hearken to Poverty's sad lament!
Be swift her wants to allay;
Don't spurn Gods poor from your favored
door.
As you hope for mercy one day.
II your heart be sickened with sins Attic
ton,
Don't walt to receive sweet balm
From the frail, weak man who never can
The storms of passion calm.
Seek refuge in him who will ne'er despise
The penitent, earnest prayer;
Hail blessed relief from tears and grief,
And the minds unceasing care!
Don't wait for another to bear the burden
OF sorrows irksome load;
Let your hand extend to stricken friend,
As he totters adown life's road.
And, If you've anything good to say of
man,
Don't wait till he's laid to rest;
For the eulogy spoken when hearts are
broken
Is an empty thing at best.
st. Paul Globe.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-12-07
Preserving Meats.

A method of preserving meat has
been brought out In France by Il. de
Lapparent, which seems to have met
with considerable success. 1t can be
also applied on a small scale for
household purposes. says the Scientific
American The principle consists in
exposing the meat to sulphurous acid
fumes. BY burning small amount
OF sulphur In receptacle containing
the meat hung up In place 1t can be
preserved for several days, even in
summer. There is no taste left from
the sulphur fumes, and there seems
to be no danger to health. Such a
method can be used also on a large
scale for preserving meat for army
use, as 1t is quite simple and easy to
apply In practice. From experiments
made on a large scale it appears that
the meat fumigated with sulphur did
not contain more than % grams GAO
grains) Of sulphurous acid gas per 100
kilograms (22O pounds) of meat, which
is on the order Of ten thousandths.
The meat should be fumigated as soon
as possible after killing, and prefer
ably on parts which have no cut bones.
Lean meat Is found to keep best. To
preserve it for several months meat
can be inclosed in vessels full of car
bonic acid gas. 1t has the appearance
of fresh meat, and Its taste Is not
changed after cooking. In England Mr..
Lascalles Scott proposed a method
which consists in immersing the meat
In solution of bisulphite of lime.