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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-07-20

\ colored parson, calling upon one
of his flock found the object OF his
visit out in the back yard working
among his hen coops. lie notice I
with surprise that there were no
chickens,
why Brudder Brown he asked.
wharf all yo' chickens?'
Huh grunted Brother Brown with.
out looking up, some fool niggah lC!
de do open an dey all went home. -
EYerybody's Magazine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-07-20

My gracious" exclaimed the first
flea what makes YOU so red?"
"Sunburned, replied the second flea
disgustodly some idiot clipped the
dog was summering ou.'-Catholic
STANDARD and Times
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-07-20

Sir" said the bank president 20
clerk whose face showed a three
days growth of beard, you will have
20 get shaved
DO what You like at home snap.
ped the president. but IN have YOU
understand that YOU can't grow a
beard during office hours. Every
bodys Magazine
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-07-20

Billy Green's nothing but a coward,
lis he2
Yep. called him coward righ,
to his face, did, an he didn't dasl
say uothin.'
Then ne is coward
You bet he l. An the next time
! call him a coward Al say IL right
ont loud SOS he can hear it.'-Cleyo-
lana Plain Dealer
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
Must Not Smoke in the Theater.

Paul Mounet appeared at Havre re-
Gently at the Missionary Bishop in lie
Duel" which we saw in New York
last year with Eben Plympton and Otis
Skinner AS he lighted cigar at the
wings an officer of the fire brigade in
formed him that he must not smoke in
the theater.
But it is in the play" explained NJ
Mounet; Il am smoking as go on and
then | throw my cigar on the stage"
Very well" replied the officer. So NJ.
Mounet made his entree as usual, but
following him were two firemen, one
of them with bucket of water and
the other with a huge sponge. The
audience, appreciatinge the situation,
roared and applauded with delight,
and M. Mounet carefully deposited his
cigar in the bucket and wiped his fin
gers on the sponge before proceeding
with the dialogue. They enforce the
regulations against theater fires in
France.-Sports of the Times.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
Mischief Done by GulIs.

That many Of the gulls have become
far too numerous during the last Is
or 20 years, thanks to coddling and
overmuch protection, has become a
patent fact to those who observe and
understand the habits of these birds.
Here and there measures are being
taken to lessen the plague, and by
some few county councils the protec.
ton once accorded has been with
drawn.
Gulls are responsible for an enor-
nous destruction OF fish, as well as
raids on the eggs and young OF various
birds. In many partspf Scotland the
lesser black backed gulls have become
the veriest vermin, In this respect
rivaling the hooded crow and common
rook, the latter another recent de-
velopment of unwise overpreservation.
Country Life.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
Measures Hardness of Metals.

An instrument to measure the hard
ness OF metals has been recently de-
vised, more especially designed and
found very useful in the manufacture
OF tools like twist drills, where the
hardness has to be kept between mar.
row limits. II consists of glass tube,
within which steel ball Of 40 grains
weight, treated by special process
SO as to have jewel hardness, falls
freely. The height OF the rebound Of
the ball measures the hardness Of tas
metal 1t strikes. Were the area u
contact between the dropped weight
and the metal larger, so that no ap-
preciable dent were made, the rebound
would be a measure of elasticity rath-
er than hardness. The height Of the
rebound is measured on scale, Of
which 100 Is the average hardness Of
carbon steel, which is also found to be
the safety limit for steel tools after
reheating and tempering ready for
use.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
Measures Hardness of Metals.

An instrument to measure the hard.
ness of h-etals has been recently de.
yised, more especially designed and
found very useful in the manufacture
of tools like twist drills, where the
hardness has to be kept between mar.
row limits. 1t consists of glass tube,
within which steel ball Of 40 grains
weight, treated by special process
SO as to have jewel hardness, falls
freely. The height of the rebound of
the ball measures the hardness of the
metal 1t strikes. Were the area OF
contact between the dropped weight
and the metal larger so that no ap-
preciable dent were made, the rebound
would be a measure of elasticity rath.
er than hardness. The height Of the
rebound is measured on a scale, Of
which 100 is the average hardness Of
carbon steel, which is also found to be
the safety limit for steel tools after
reheating and tempering ready for
uea.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
Indians Big Catch Of Salmon.

The catch of Quinault salmon this
season was the greatest ever known.
Seventy-five thousand fish were de
livered at Hoquiam, valued at $35, 900.
This is $4,000 more fish than have
ever been caught in any previous sea
son. The Quinault Indians used ad-
vanced methods this season in hsh.
ing, going out beyond the breakers in
their frail canoes and then setting
their nets. Hundreds Of fish were
caught in the lagoons where they had
been left by the receding tides.
This enormous catch was made by
30 Indians and the entire tribe en-.
joyed the prosperity. They were paid
In full at Hoquiam one day this week.
Tacoma Correspondent San Fran.
cisco Chronicle.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
Must Not Smoke in the Theater.

Paul Mounet appeared at Havre re-
Gently at the Missionary Bishop in lie
Duel" which we saw in New York
last year with Eben Plympton and Otis
Skinner. AS he lighted a cigar at the
wings an officer of the fire brigade in
formed him that he must not smoke in
the theater.
But it is in the play" explained M.
Mounet; Il am smoking as | go on and
then | throw my cigar on the stage"
Very well,' replied the officer. So. M.
Mounet made his entree as usual, but
following him were two firemen, one
of them with bucket of water and
the other with a huge sponge. The
audience, appreciating the situation,
roared and applauded with delight,
and M. Mounet carefully deposited his
cigar in the bucket and wiped his fin
gers on the sponge before proceeding
with the dialogue. They enforce the
regulations against theater fires in
France.-Sports of the Times.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
An Apt Reply.

Senator LaFollette, discussing the
currency bill, said OF certain pas
age:
That needs delicate handling. 1t
is like the position Of the young man
on his honeymoon. This young mans
honeymoon was peculiar because,
while still in mourning, he had mar
ried his deceased wife's sister. A
friend of his, chap he had not seen
for years, accosted him on the honey.
moon in a Niagara restaurant. The
friend, after being introduced to the
bride, said sympathetically
"'But who are you in mourning for,
old man.
For my sister-in-law, was the
delicate reply"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
Certain Symptoms.

BILL asid the farmers boy in an
awed whisper, Jim has washed his
face twice this morning"
do tell" calculated his lanky
brother. Well visitors must be com
ing
"And he has put on a new shirt and
a clean collar"
Jumping June bugs! Why, he must
be going to picnic!"
"And his shoes are BACKED and
every time you get near him you can
smell hair oil"
Then that settles 1t. Bill has got
gal. Tell ma she can soon prepare for
a new daughter-in-law. Never knew
them thar symptoms to TAIL"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
Fish Chased Ashore by Whales.

A serious menace to health b
threatened at Nahant by the large
quantity OF fish which have been
thrown up on the beaches and rocks
following, IT is believed, the appear.
ance Of porpoises and large fish, sup.
posed to be whales.
Although the fishermen gather them
as fast as the tide recedes. many are
overlooked. 1t is the opinion OF the
natives that the fish, which include
mackerel, hake. pollock and herring.
all small in size. have been forced
ashore by the larger fish, which have
invaded the waters recently.-Boston
Transcript.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
Baseball Fans.

Dear met remarked the perSpiring
old lady who was making her first
visit to baseball game. Il don't see
how people can tell such terrible fibs."
What now, auntie?" asked the city
niece, in surprise.
why. the paper stated that there
were thousands Of fans out here
every afternoon and | am suffering
with the heat and can't find one"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
Advertisement
Appeal to Manhood
BEWARE
Lest We Forget

That constitutional rights are being wrested from
us by the rude hand of party treachery Therefore the
NATIONAL NEGRO POLITICAL LEAGUE
will give reasons why we should REBUKE the execu-
tive BUTCHERY of our Colored Soldiers at Meeting
given at
DANA HALL, 9th & Arapahoe Sts.
Thursday Evening, Aug. 20, at 8P. M.
The speakers will be j. D. Wiley, formerly of Oklahoma
and Chas. D. Glen. An Excellent Musical Program,
assisted by Mesdames Lillian H. Jones and j. w. Turey
will be rendered.
Owing to the recent arrangement. the Lecture to
be given by j. d. Wiley, of Oklahoma will be in CO.
operation with the National Negro Political League
Admission Free Come early and hear for yourself
Don't be afraid to investigate. Let US be Men.
We can only lose our chains.
w. S. EVANS, Chairman
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
LADIES' TAILORING.

Fashionable dressmaking, desig1
ing. Mrs. I. M. MCGUIRE, 2516 Curtis
-. oo,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-15
Done In style.

what is that fearful din?"
THAT is a duel between Count
Fucashi and Prince de Brass. Being
prevented by social engagements from
attending in person they have sent
monographs.
undIsmayed.
: NO" said the passerby, 'I cannot
give you any money.
For charity's sake?" persisted tho
beggar.
Not to-day. Charity begins At
home, with me-"
la,nes!"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-09-17
10 COMMON BOND or INTEREST.
Talk Shop with Your Husband, the
Advice Of One Writer.

Talk shop with your husband, ad.
vises an exchange. 1t pays man
to make his wife a real partner In his
business, and women should take the
initiative, II necessary, in a tactful
way to bring this condition to pass. A
genuine partnership between husband
and wife gives them a never-ending
subject of absorbing conversation.
There Is no bond in the world so
strong between people as that OF a
common interest. There is no talk so
fascinating as shop. The husband and
wife who can spend an evening In an
animated discussion Of the price OF
silk, or the best way to build house
or write poem, are never dull or
bored by each other.
You never see that kind Of man run
oing about of an evening hunting
amusement away from home. You
never hear thai kind Of woman COM
planning because she has to econo-
mize or to do her own work. And you
never hear that couple waillng that
harrisd life is dull.--Exshange.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-09-17
MORE EVIDENCE.
II Is Coming In Rapidly In eenning-
ton

Evidence on the following subject
will prove Of interest to every Ben
nington reader. So many people go
through the same experience daily.
This public statement should be proof
positive to every wavering doubter.
Read 1t carefully.
Henry Pulver Of 172 Beech street,
Bennington, VT, says: "a year ago
when my work required me to be on
my feet all the time my kidneys be.
came affected, probably from the con.
slant standing. My back grew lame
and sore and l was subject to head.
aches and dizziness. The trouble
with the kidney secretions set in and
caused me good deal OF inconven.
ience. "A friend advised me to go to
Shurtleff's drug store and get box
OF Doan's Kidney Pills which l did. l
noticed an improvement soon after
commencing to take them and after
using the contents OF two boxes the
backache and other irregularities due
to the disordered condition Of r-y kid.
neys disappeared. For this relief ]
am willing to recommend Doan's Kid
ney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Uniteu
States. -
Remember the nanS--Raap' s~sspa
take no other.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-09-17
REMEMBERED ORDERS or BOSS,
CLERK Ready with Suggestion to DIIs
tory Customer.

James Rank prided himself on hav'
Ing the largest general store In the
county. IF a man wishes II, and It
is made, ] have IT," was the sign over
his store, and the motto which capped
all his advertisements In the newspa'
pers.
George" said the storekeeper one
morning as he was giving instructions
to a green clerk, mo one must ever
leave this store without making a pur-
chase. II a person doesn't know what
he wants. suggest something. And
remember, we have everything from
carpet stretchers to mausoleums."
Georges first customer was a leis.
urely appearing chap, who gazed
about curiously, but had no definite
object in view. "Just looking around"
he explained.
Wouldn't you like to take look
at our new line OF postal cards?" sug.
gested the eager clerk.
mo, not this time" answered the
stranger; I'm just little short this
morning"
"Ah." urged the new clerk. then
perhaps you'd like to look at our line
OF new and handsome stretchers?"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-09-17
FAMILY RUNS IN HARD LUCK.
Philadelphia People Have Good Reason
to Complain Of Fate.
Here is a real hard-luck story.

Here is a real hard-luck story.
Two months ago the skye. old son
of Frederick Levy Of 624 South Amer.
lean street, Philadelphia. fell in front
OF street car and had his left arm
severed at the shoulder. Before the
lad was released from the Pennsyl'
vania hospital his mother and three
other children were removed to the
Municipal hospital with fever.
Some days later eight.year-old Fred.
erick Levy. at home with his father,
ran from the house on an errand.
Within a stones throw OF his home he
slipped and fell in front Of trolley
car. The left foot was taken of at the
ankle.
AS he was being hurried to the
Pennsylvania hospital the wagon in
which he had been placed collided
with another wagon at Fifth and
South streets. The driver, Almond
Scherer OF 936 North Eighth street
was thrown to the pavement and his
arm was broken. The injured lad was
also thrown out, and the loss Of blood
occasioned by the delay came near
costing his life.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-09-17
HAD his HEARERS HYPNoTIzEo.
sawmilI Man Evidently Was Some
thing of spellbinder.

An anecdote which is amusing on &C.
count of the cheek" 1t displays, comes
from Ohio. 1t was during a freshet,
after season OF protracted drought.
4 great food came down the Ohio
river, bearing on its bosom haystacks,
driftwood, sawlogs, live stock and a
few men, women and children cllnging
to the wrecks OF their houses. Hun
dreds Of people came forth to rescue
the drowning victims, others sought
to save the perlshing cattle, horses
and sheep but none so excited as a
sawmill man. He had an eye-both
eyes-on the sawlogs, thousands Of
them, and all the property of men 500
miles up stream.
He wanted those logs, but at the
same time he did not want to incur
any personal risk, So he mounted the
head of his logway and attracted the
attention of so many Of the crowd as
were not trying to save life and prop
erty, and made an eloquent speech.
The ending was something like this:
"And now, fellow citizens and men--if
you are men-bestir yourselves and
save those logs, and I'll give you half
Of theml"
They say It is an actual fact that
the men saved" about 100 logs be.
fore they realized tha absurdity of the
offer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-09-17
KEEPING THEM BOTH IN LINE,
Just One o! the Trlbulatlons Of the
Modern Statesman.

Senator" said the private secre-
tary, heres letter from the editor
Of the Skedunk Bugle. who wants to
know how you stand on the question
Of repeating the tariff on wood pulp
Tell him." said Senator Ptrlmmer.
that"
But here's one from paper man
ufacturer who writes to ask you II
you are going to allow the senseless
clamor Of irresponsible newspaper
men to influence you against the great
principle Of protection to home indus.
tries, and cause you to vote for the re-
peal of the most righteous and neces-
sary tariff on wood pulp"
"H'm!" unused the eminent states
man. William send the editors let
ter to the paper manufacturer and the
paper manufacturers letter TO the
editor, and explain to each In strict
confidence that a public man who is
trying to serve his country has to
stand this sort Of rot from ignorant or
prejudlced constituents who seek TO
dissuade him from the faithful per.
Torrance of his sworn duty--bgosh!"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-09-17
NOT DEPENDENT ON HIS PEN
Stage Driver Glad Literary Man Had
Anchor to Windward.

The solemn-faced man who drove
the stage between Willowby and
Greenfield never lost an opportunity
to display his knowledge to new pas
senger, nor had he ever been known to
suppress his opinion on any subject,
no matter what 1t might be. They
tell me you're the man that wrote the
story that's running now in one O. the
big magazines. l forget which It's, "
he said one day to a CHEEKY passenger
who had been endeavoring to ask a
few questions himself.
Il believe l am" admitted the gen
tleman.
I've never turned my hand to writ.
ing, said the stage driver, flicking his
horses In meditative mood. mo. sir,
I've been too much took up with other
things, but read everything, most.
was having little talk with Bill Sears
about you yesterday. We'd both been
reading your last book before this new
one Now, do you rely entirely on
what you write for llving?"
Not entirely" said the author, with
due humility.
That's what l thought when
finished the book" and the stage
driver looked kindly at the man of
letters. I'm real glad for ye that
you've other means" he said, benevo-
lently. Got 'em well invested, / ex.
pect, too. I told Bill Sears that was
most likely the case" youths Com.
panion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-09-17
Ornament for Princes Crown.

The apex Of the prince of Wales
crown is tuft of feathers tipped with
gold. said to be worth $4,000 The
feathers took 20 years to collect, and
cost the lives of dozen hunters. The
bird from whose tail the feathers are
plucked is called the feriwah, sort
of creature Of the bird of paradise spe-
cies, but Of the rarest kind. To obtain
the tail feather in its full beauty 1t is
necessary to pluck 1t out Of the living
bird, as instantly after death the
plumage becomes lusterless. What
makes hunting the feriwah so danger
Gus is that the bird always frequents
the haunt OF tigers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-09-17
SEEK TO IMPROVE ON NATURE.
EnterprlsIng Men Are Raising Butter
flies for the Market.

At time when all sorts OF animals
and plants are bred to a large scale.
II is not wholly astonishing endeavors
should have been made to raise rare,
beautiful and valuable butterflies by
ARTIFICIAL means. In fact, the first but
terfy farm was established some years
ago by an English entomobgist, VII.
liam Watkins, at Eastbourne, small
channel harbor who has devoted to
the industry extensive grounds cover
ing an area OF about an acre in ex-
tent, protected against ocean winds
and planted with flowers, shrubs and
trees. In this farm many thousands
Of insects Of varied species move
about In q state Of perfect liberty, In
side high lattice-work fence, which
separates them from the outside world
till they are purchased by collectors
at high prices.
Similar plants, In which more elabo-
rate methods of butterfly breeding are
employed, have of recent years been
Installed, the best known being those
founded by DR.. Hughes, at Chomerac,
and by M. Andre, at Macon.-Tech.
meal World
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-09-17
YOU CAN'T CURE CONSTIPATION

by taking purgatives, salts, or other
druge that act harshly or violently ulI'
on the stomach or bowelG.
Ask am doctor, and he vii. Tell you
that purgatives OF any character dis
tend the bowels and weaken the elias
tic tissue.
To cure constipation, remove The
cause. Tho cause OF constipation Is
Indigestion. II your food digested
properly IL would continue on from
the stomach through the bowels and
would be eliminated without effort
and with regularity
al o-na tablets cure constipation By
caring your indigestion. II Is not
purgatiye. II Is a stomach tonic and
more-it tones up, strengthens. invlg
crates, refreshes and injecJs new life
it.o the worn out muscles Of the stojn.
ach hardy enough to digest anything
you eat. it is powerful yet harm
Jess stomach tonic and is resiStlcss
influence on the stomach is astonish-
ing
Try Mona for contipatlon. One
box will cure you of Indigestion; two
boxes will cure you of constipation;
and best OF all, Mona Is such an &C.
onomical remedy A largo box only
costs 80 cents, and then IL you are
not satisfied, with results W. L. Go
kay, the druggist, will give you your
money back.
Mona cures all stomach disorders
whether acute Of chronic, sucn as
dyspepsia, vomiting, over indulgence
Of the night before, sea or car sick
ness, stomach sickness OF prospective
mothers, etc.
Read this from the president Of a
New York corporation:
Il have been a terrible sufferer from
dyspepsia and gastritis for two years
The most eminent physicians pres.
cribed for me with no effect / have
been absolutely cured by your Mona
tablets. The first one gave me re-
lief almost incredible. Very grateful.
ly yours, Herbert II. Taylor, sol West
143rd street, New York City"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-09-17
JUDGE TESTED IRE elEvA,oN.
How Governor Fltzhugh Lee Put Stout
Friend TO Good Use.

Several years ago, when the elevator
was first put in the capitol at Rich
mond, an incident occurred showing
the sense Of humor OF the then Gov.
Fitzhugh Lee. The general was Of
stout build, and he wanted to see how
the machine would work. He was a
close friend TO Judge Samuel B. Witt
OF the Hastings court.
Judge Witt was holding court the
day the elevator was completed, and
he was called to the telephone by Gov.
Lee.
Sam" said the governor 81 want to
see you for a moment, and want you
to come to the Office at once"
Certainly, governor" said the Judge,
always one Of the most accommodating
and obliglng Of public men.
by the way, Sam, the elevator is
finished and you can come up to my
Office without having to walk up the
steps"
Judge Witt got back on the bench
and ordered short recess Of the
court. Then he hurried over to sec
the governor. He made known his
presence, and he was ushered into
the governors office.
Hello. SAM" said the governor.
Glad to see you. Come up on the
elevator"
81 did" replied the Judge.
That's all right, then" remarked
the governor. 81 am just going to
dinner and | did not care to try that
elevator till was certain it would
hold you. That is all, Sam; thank
YOU"