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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21
(By Glenn GuernseyD


New York. Dec. 19.-Old Daddy
Knickerbockcr is preparing to cele-
brate what bids fair to be about the
merriest Christmas in the history of
Manhattan. All the preliminary
symptoms and indications of the glad
some holiday season are very much
in evidence. Last year the financial
panic cast "A gloom over the festivi-
ties and caused Father Knicker-
booker To draw his purse strings
much tighter than customary With
prosperity here, or on the way, Man
hattanites will turn themselves loose
and indulge to the fullest extent in
that Christian spirit thai cheers and
occasionally inebriates.
As barometers of business nothing
equals a big department store in the
two weeks preceding Christmas If
times are good, n biggC 50 crowds
will be found at the counters where
mXuries are sold. Hard times 'cpl the
holiday shoppers to invest in articles
, of lesser cost and greater usefulness.
There are indications that many lt,oI-
sands of New Workers who last year
received carpet slippers and sus.
penders and smoking jackets, viii
/ find articles of Jewels and silver
and gold in their hosiery Wherefore
! the owners Of shops are exc .diagly
glad and will celebrate very joyous
/ Christmas indeed
For many days the pots Of tia Sal
I walton army have been swinging Al
street corners, iingling merrily % IN,
/ tune of the coins flung in by lGss
ersby. Already the contributions have
been fairly liberal although the ma
harvest Of nickels and dimes anf
/ quarters will not be reaped until tr'
carly days of next week when m
holiday spirit becomes rampant, Jus
I now New Workers are roo busy pr1
yiding for their own happy Christma'
TO give thought to the city's disin
herited who will partake Of th'
great feasts to be spread by the ar
my and other charitable organiza
tions next Friday, The Volunteer
of America, rivals in well-doini
of the Salvation Army, will also Civ
big Christmas dinner, There will b
the customary feed given by tn
Tammany chiefs 10 their Bower
followers, and in all parts of the cit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21
Letter From Provence.
Provence, Okla. Dec. IS.
itor fArdmoreite: Will YOU kind

provence, Okld., Dec. lS.
Editor fArdmoreite: Will you kind
ly publish the following:
We, the undersigned citizens OF
Province. in answer to Mr.. p. L.
Jones statement, published In the
Ardmore Morning Democrat Of the
l7th inst. wish to say that we have
known Mr. a. l.. Fenley for the
past ten years. He is an honest ana
upright man. loved and respected by
all who know him. and at present Is
our postmaster and school trustee.
We do not believe the prosecuting
attorney or Mr.. Landrum has eves
said aught against Mr. Fenley.
Mr. Fenley is well known in Ard
more. We take pleasure In refer
ring any inquirers TO Mr.. Westhei-
mer and Mr. Wymore, or any OF
the many others who know him. We
know Mr. p. l.. Jones
Mr. Editor, the following names
represent every business man in our
village:
w c. Hathaway. w. G. Ford. A. ].
Cook, J. f. Bowling. |. W. CHM,
j. S. James, r. II. James, NJ. Vo-
limo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21
Medicine That Is Medicine.

have suffered a good dea, with
malaria and stomach complaints. but
have now found remedy that keeps
me well, and that remedy is Electric
Bittcrs. medicine that is a medicine.
for stomach and liver troubles. and
for run down conditions" says w. C.
Kiester. OF Halliday, Ark. Electric
Bitters purify and enrich the blood
tone up the nerves, and impart vigor
and energy TO the weak Your money
Will be refunded II & fails TO help
you, SOC at Ardmore Pharmacy.
ID a w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21

The Western Federation Of Miners
has started an appeal for funds 10
erect a monument to the memory of
the late George A. Pettlbone,, one of
the figures in the famous Idaho case.
which resulted in the yindlcation of
the three leaders OF the miners orga.
nizatiOn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21

is the removal OF the appendix by a
surgeon. No one who takes DR. Kings
New Life Pills is ever subjected to
this frightful ordeal, They work so
quietly you don't feel them. They cure
onstipation, headache biliousness
and malaria 25c. at Ardmore Phar-
macy. D& w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21

II We could talk TO you personally
about the great merit of Foleys Hon
ey and Tar. for coughs, colds and lung
trouble you never could be induced
TO experiment with unknown prepara-
tlons, that may contain some harmful
drugs. Foley's Honey and Tar costs
you no more and has a record Of forty
years Of cures.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21

Since the beginning Of the general
wage reduction movement in March
the pay Of 1853 500 mill hands in the
northern states has been cut or this
number 10000 are employed by New
England mills and $500 IN New Yorl,
sIAtn fnctOrins
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years. and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WaldIng, Kinnan & Marvin.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials seEt free, Price Is cents
per bottle Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
patton. ID a. v
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21

ock must be sod-We Offering the greatest values in
S. Hats, Caps ETC. the lowest prices made good
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21
INTERESTING NEWS, VIEWS
AND GOSSIP OF new YORK

churches and charity societies will
provide food and other necessities
and luxuries for the poor in their
charge.
Tomorrow evening the newsboys of
the city will gather at the Herald
Square Theatre to witness "A vaude-
Vile performance given in their non
or. Many of the most popular vaude-
Vile stars of the city have contrib
uted their services, including Eva
Tanguay, Blanche Ring. Vesta Vic
toria, Alice Lloyd, Mabel Hte ana
Mike Donlin.
Down in Wall street the Christmas
fund will be of generous proportions,
and none OF the great army of
clerks, office boys, bookkeepers. stem
ographers and other employees of the
exchange banks and brokerage
houses will be forgotten in st.
Nicks distribution. Several houses,
jubilant at the return of prosperity,
will make their employees a present
OF half a years salary. The usual
committees have been appointed in
the various exchanges TO solicit tunds
for distribution to the employees on
! Christmas and the brokers are re-
| spending with more than customary
| generosity. II Is estimated that al
least $2500.00O will represent the
total OF this distribution, and Il
may climb far beyond that figure.
At the post office and the offices
OF the various express companies
the holiday rush is already on. Thou
sands of parcels have already been
dispatched to foreign lands and tl
distant parts Of the United States
and its dependencies, and the In
coming mail Is constantly growinl
heavier with its burden of gifts
There is every prospect that pas
mail records will be broken, and IN,
express business will probably make
a similar showing.
Morean's Treasures.
one Of tie greatest exhibitions o
original manuscript OF famous lner
airy works ever shown in America &
that Of the j. Pierpont Morgan col
lection. which has been open for in
spectlon in the library of Columbi;
, University for some time and whicI
, comes to close today. Millions O
: dollars would not repay the lterar
: world for the loss of these worl
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21

oven exploded-lt was not the
Direct action sold by Kearney. III
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
INDEPENDENCE MEN
 BUSY IN CHICAGO.
Candidates For Party's Nomi- nation Open Headquarters.

Chicago. July 1.-The campaign for the Independence party nomination for the presidency was opened when Thomas l.. Hisgen of Massachusetts reserved Headquarters in the Palmer House.
 Charles F. $. Neal of Indiana. a rival candidate. will open quarters in the Windsor Clifton hotel. directly across the street. and will bring with him the largest delegation of all the states to fight for his candidacy.
 Former Congressman M. W. Howard of Alabama will make his nomination campaign from headquarters in the Morrison. While he is the choice of his native state. Alabama. from which he was elected fo the national con gress. he has been pledged A strong following from other southern states
 Georgia has no native son. though one of its lest known mon is a can didate In the person of John Temnla Graves. who made a reputation while 6 resident Of Atlanta as a political re- former. lecturer ard economist and who now appears in the ranks of the party as a New Yorker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17

When past middle age, there comes sa noticeable weakening of the organs of the body, and the danger of quick decline. It is quite necessary to give prompt help to any part that first shows signs of weaR
 Healthy kidneys meas hA1s old age. Weak kidneys bring constant backache, lame back, stitches and twinges of pain, annoying urinary troubles, and the danger of diabetes or Bright's disease. There is likely to be loss of albumen and a gain O: uric acid and other poisons, with loss of flesh, vigor and nervous force.
 Doan's Kidney Pills bring quick help to sick kidneys, and are entirely free from poisonous drugs; 1t is a remedy that can be taken by young or old. weak or strong, and in every case with promp4 benefit
 If you hsve backache, lame or weak back, quick pains when stooping or lifting; if you are tired and nervous. have headache. dizzy spells. watsry
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
cI.y and .hs Salary Grab.

"Quinn." s;id an old member one day. T heard you worrying about the mileage. Did you ever hear the story of Clay and the salary ErabT"
 'No." I replied
 "when Clay wss speaker" he con tinued. along about islG. the crowd raised their salaries to Sl.5O0 a year There was q great howl ell over tb,- country. and when Clay reached homo in Kentucky h. found old one armel John Pope. q FederaIist. out after his scalp to beat the hand and all the Clay adhercnts continuously silent. Worried and anxiolS. Clay sought out his oIl barber. who had always Ieen enthusi astIc in his advocacy and who hap pened tO bc an lrishElan. I trust l may count on yoEr hearty support. as usually Clay asked. Faith. .Ir. Clay said the Irish barber. I think l shall vote at this time for the man who can get but one hand into the treasury l" Success MaGazize-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
The Treasury Vaults.

The first question the average wis., itor to the United States treasury building asks is, Couldn't burglars tunnel under the vaults and rob the government?" We'll, that is not likely. An armed guard sits beside the vaults.
 Every twenty minutes he is required to ring an alarm just to show that he is awake. An armed patrol makes the rounds hourly. Secret service men in plain clothes, with concealed weapons. keep watch and ward outside and in- side the building. AS to tunneling, the officials hold that if man by any pos sibility should manage to bore under heath a vault the heavy metal would crush him to a jelly, thus administer ing a lasting gold cure. Even if the tunnel burglar should get away with his life he could not get away with much gold. Ten thousand dollars in double eagles weighs thirty eight pounds. Forty million dollars in gold certificates of the S10,000 denomination weighs eleven and half pounds. Even burglars prefer the gold certifi- cates to the real thing.-Buffalo Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
Journalistic Revenaes.

The curious boycott of the press in the Berlin parliament had precedent in the mother of parliaments, the Brit ish house of commons. A writer in Harper's Weekly recalls that the per. son involved was no less celebrity than the late Daniel O'Connell. He condemned the inaccuracy of the par liamentary reports, but he forgot to make allowance for acoustic difficulties and the buzz of intervening converse tion. He charged the reporters with the malicious suppression of his speech es. and the gallery then refused to re- port him at all. Dan stormed and thundered in vain, even moving that the ringleaders be brought to the bar of the house. Finally he apologized. and all was well. Lord Lyttleton in 1871 fell foul of the press in the same way. and the late Lord Monteagle had his name omitted from London news paper reports for two years because he said something the reporters did not like.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
Eirst Silver Wsddina.

The first silver wedding dates back to the tipe of Hugues Capet. The serv- ants, says Home Chat, belonging to him had grown gray in his service, a man and woman, and what could he do as a reward? Calling the woman, he said: Your service is great, greater than the mans, whose service is great enough. for the woman always finds work harder than man. and therefore will give you reward. At your age know of none better than dow " and husband The dowry Is here this farm from this time forth be- longs to you. If this man, who has worked with you five and twenty years, is willing to marry you, then the husband is ready"
 Your majesty" said the old peas- ant, ''how is it possible that we should marry, having already silver hairs?"
 Then it shall be a silver wedding" And the king gave the couple silver enough to keep them in plenty.
 This soon became known all over France and raised such enthusiasm that it became a fashion after twenty y-five years of married life to celebrate sil- yer wedding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
4 Misplaced Pin.

q was in an uptown tea room where the scenery is all out of proportion to the amount served you." said New York clubman. q was dallying with some ice cream when my spoon struck a common. everyday pin in the bottom of the frozen stuff. gave a little wave, and waiter slipped to my side. Sec. a pin in this ice cream I said. Why. I might have swallowed that He took the glass and disappeared. When he returned he reminded me of an undertaken. he was that solemn. That pin has lost man his job. sir he said. We'll I replied. I am sorry for that, but 1t might have cost me my life, when you come to think of it. Yes. sir said the waiter meekly. Then, You see. sir. most of the folks that eats here just sips their Ice cream and don't chew it. '"-New York Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
Bryan Ne. pi..u.,iru N.n-....

Lincoln. Neh-. July 1T.-wnlIam ]. Bryan does not intend to he drawn into the Brownsville case. In all his conversations vith visiting delegations and others be has carefully refrsinel from talking on that subject He put the brand of untruthfuluess o1 sn al- legged statement made by Bishop Wal ters of the African Methodist Episco- pal church 10 the effect that he had as- sgred q negro delegation that hs re- Ezried President RooseveIt's action ir the Brownsville case as unjust Al the same time Bryan denied another allsg- ed interview Of the bishop that he hsd discussed the appointment Of negroes to OEce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
MIR, ROOSEVELT
 HARD ON HIS SHOES
Presidents CObbler at Oyster
 Bay Says So.

Oyster Bay. \. Y.. July 17.-while President Roosevelt was out riding he stopped at Philip Kahn's cobbling shop for two pairs of boots that had been left for repairs. The president is thrifty regarding his shoes and often has two sets of soles added 10 a pair before giving them up.
 Kahn. who has been the presidents shoe repairer for years. says that the Roosevelt shoes are the most battered up ones he gets.
 MT. Roosevelt is awful hard on his shoes" said Kahn after the departure of the presidential boots. He just wears them all to pieces. Most men wear their shoes out in some particular spot-at the toe. at the hall of the foot or the heel-but the president wears his cut all over. have 10 charge him extra when half sole n pair of his shoes. for have to fix up everything"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
PRoHIBITIoNIsTs' TICKET.
Chain and Watkins Named as Party's
 Standard Bearers.

Columbus, O., July 17.-For presi- dent, Eugene W. Chain of Chicago; for vice president, Aaron S. Watkins of Ada, o.
 This ticket was nominated by the Prohibition national convention, and both nominations were made unani nous. The full indorsement of the convention was not, however, given tQ Mir. Chain until after three ballots had been taken.
 On the first two ballots Mir. Chain did not show great amount of strength. receiving but 195 out of 1,OS3 votes on the first and 376 out of 1,0S7 on the second ballot His nomination was assured. however, when the roll call began for the third ballot. His own state, which had voted largely for Daniel R. Sheen of Peoria, and the New York delegation, followed by those of Indiana and Wisconsin, came over to Mir. Chain, and on the third ballot he received a total of 636 votes.
 The strongest competitor of MT. Shdhh was ItCN' " illdlu ID. | dlluOIc of St. Louis, who received 2T4 votes on the first ballot and a comparatively small vote after it was evident that the nomination of MT. Chain could not be prevented.
 It was then decided to make MT. Palmore the vice presidential nominee, and he was named by exclamation. He declined to accept the office, how ever. and persisted in his attitude despite the strong urgings of his friends.
 Both the presidential and vice presi- dential nominees are candidates for governors in their respective states on the Prohibition ticket.
 Eugene W. Chain, who leads the Prohibition party this year. is an at torney. He is a native of Waukesha county, Wis, and for several years practiced law there. He was at one time candidate for governor of Wis consin on the Prohibition ticket and was this year placed in the running for the same position in Illinois by the Prohibitionists of that state.
 One session of the convention was devoted to the discussion and adoption of the platform. which is probably the shortest on record, containing not more tban $50 words.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
UNCLE SAM WANTS TO FLY
Will Test Air Graft For
 Army Use.
ALL TYPES TO BE TRIED

Dirisible Balloons and Heavier Than
 Air Machines to Fly at Fort Myer
 Under Supervision of Military Au-
 Misunderstanding Men Pin Faith to
 Gas Bags With Attachments, While
 Scientists Prefer Aeroplane-HolIand
 Submarine Inventor Trying to Con-
 quer the Air. Washington, July 1T.-The trials of several airships, to be held next month at Fort Myer. Va, within few miles of where Professor Langley carried on his experiments. will represent the first effort on the part of the government to make use of the advancement in aerial ! navigation.
 Encouraged by President Roosevelt, whose son recently made an ascent in ! an army balloon, Brigadier General AL len. chief signal officer of the army, undertook to advertise for bids for air craft, dirigible balloons and heavier than air machines. Captain Thomas A. Baldwin got the contract for dirigible balloon which would carry | two men. fly over course five miles against and five miles with the wind at rate of eighteen miles an hour and remain in the air for a period of not less than an hour.
 In the heavier than air type three bidders got contracts, the Wright brothers of Dayton. O.: A. Nj. Herring of New York and ]. F. Scott of Chica- go. Scott has withdrawn. The Wright brothers are due for tests at Fort Myer within thirty days after Aug. 2S, and their flights will probably be the first opportunity offered the general public to observe their machine.
 Soldiers Versus Scientists.
 General Allen and the other officers of the signal corps express greater faith in the dirigible balloon than in the heavier than air machines. while pr. Alexander Graham Bell and other leading aeronauts place more conf- dence in the aeroplane. John P. Hol- land. inventor of the submarine, is working on the helicoptre or aerial screw, while Professor William H. Pickering of Harvard and others are endeavoring to conquer the air by means of Tapping wing devices.
 Captain Baldwin will be the first to test his machine before the board. which will pass upon the success of the flights. His machine is now on its way here. A large circus tent will be pitched on the parade ground, in which the dirigible balloon will be kept. Wa ter connections already have been made for the hydrogen gas plant, which Captain Baldwin will have to erect in order to infiate his balloon. The parade ground. from which the flights will be made. is about three quarters of mile long and fourth of a mile wide. An automobile will he used to follow the airships and render assistance in case of accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
Meth shew.r Cover, Gotham.

New York. July I1.-MilliOns of tiny, white winged moths descended upon the city In q brief period every cleo. tric light pole was covered with them Swarms of the moths whirled about arr lamps on every roadway until Ii looked as thorgh a great snowstorm was in progress. The little insects pIastered themselves tO houses sa thick that they could be scOOped ofI by the handful. The air was white with them. No one could be found who could give a satisfactory explzna. tion of the strange visitation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
RAISE IN RAILROAD RATES.
Proposed Advance Discussed by Heads
 of Lines


 of Lines.
 New York, July IA conference of railroad presidents was held at the offices of the Trunk Line association here on the subject of the proposed raising of freight rates. Considerable divergence of opinion appeared in the discussion as to the policy of raising the scheduled rates at the present time, owing to the dullness of trade and the opposition that has been already dis played on the part, of shippers to the proposed increase. On the one hand, it was argued, the necessities of the railroads are urgent. and while strict economies are being practiced in work ing expenses. the reduction of wages on large scale has not been resorted to.
 The effect of raising the rates before any marked improvement in general freight traffic has set in may be to re- tard the flow of rising business that is expected with the fall. This consider ation appeals more strongly to the eastern lines than to the western, which can rely on the usual shipments of fruit and grain. It was reported that officers of the Pennsylvania. who had hitherto advocated an early rais- ing of the scheduled rates. have now changed their opinion in the matter and together with the Lackawanna, Reading and Lehigh Valley. are op- posed to an immediate advance and fin this attitude were decidedly at vari- ance with the policy advocated by MT. Hartman and the lines allied with him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
NEW STRENGTH FOR OLD BACKS.

swellings under the eyes or avoun4 the ankles. rheumatic or neuralgls pain, gravel, scalding urine, too fire. quent passages. sandy or stringy sedi. ment in the urine, scanty or discolor. ed urine. or passages at night, bs sure your kidneys need attention.
 Doan's Kidney Pills Is the best medicine to use. It has cured thou- sands and will cure you.
 WATERBURY PROOF.
 Thomas Miller, wire worker, of Sf East Clay street, Waterbury, Conn.,. says: T was laid up with my back and had to quit work. was suffer. ing pains through the loins and could hardly get out of bed in the morning. Besides the weakness felt frequent shooting pains through the loins and the medicines I had been taking had no more effect than so much water. A friend of mine, boarding in this same house, told me to try Doan's Kidney Pills and sent to the H. VI. Lake Drug Go for box and began using them. In three days time was so much better that got out of the house and was back at work h the shop"