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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-09-19
FARMERS LIVE IN LUXURY
THE AVERAGE lABORER is liv-
ING BETTER THAN OLD ROY
Atty SAYS. SEC. WILSON.

Washington, Sept. 1s,-"The aver
age laborer, is today living better
than Queen Elizabeth did in her Time"
said Secretary Wilson OF the depart
ment OF agriculture today, upon his
return from months vacation on
his farm in Iowa. He was discussing
the prosperous condition OF farmers
OF the west and the high wages of the
working man In the east,
Take the meat bills OF the labor.
ers in Washington today" he con-
tinued. and you will find they eat
meat three times a day, most Of them
and what is more they are not content
with any kind They want the best
cuts and as the 'osult the price OF
meat Is away up"
The secretary was asked II the west
ern farmers were really Investing
such large sums OF money In automo
biles.
"There is too much truth In those
reports" he responded.
"The farmer Is out of debt; he has
paid for his farm, his fences and his
machinery He has money In his
pockets and big crops continue tC
come on. He is afraid to invest II
eastern securities. AS a result h
puts his money in luxurics instead
OF channels that might give returns
Why, folks In the east do not know
what luxuries are; they must so ives
to find that out" ma 4 I'M
New-York tribune., 1909-06-13

good l thought to myself for an Indian to ride As
| watched the man saw him straighten up and look
around
He was slim. well built and very quick in his
movements. and while | was looking at him ne
cred his fire with earth and placing his hand the
horn of his saddle without dnV seeming effort SUrang
his seat He rode dIagOnally toward me. his horse
headed toward the fort, which was many miles from
where
As he came upon the high ground in plain view |
rose He instantly me, stopped, and seemed TO
be studying me | stood still. and he rode slowly
toward with his rifle resting easily across his
in the same manner as / held mine. We studied each
other quite carefully until he came close and asked
if | was alone
| told him was
Are YOU on foot?
horse was in the next hollow He shot quick glance
in the direction | indicated and said:
To the fort" | replied.
Do YOU belong there?'
told him did. This seemed TO put him at ease
turned from him to go toward my horse. thus show
ing was not looking for trouble. He followed, and
after | unhobbled my mule and mounted my horse
he became quite friendly. | told him was Just go
ing into camp for the night when saw his smoke
Aren't YOU rather young to be Jerking around
this country promiscuously,'
Perhaps am" said. Strengthening up; but l
am a Government guide At this | could see that
ne let his face fall little thought would give him
"a clencher, told him had guided the troops out 70
Fort Wallace
Did YOU do that
Yes. sir did "
You didn't lose the big broad waeonroad at all2'
This my clencher | had TO own that didn't
and somehow ! felt very small | kept still foT
awhile; he ewing me very closely all the time l
began to feel uneasy under his keen gaze Finally
he said
Well, pard | have to go to the fort tonight
Are YOU going with me-
| asked if he had been there
No he replied but. my boy, make
that place easily tonight 10y riding till midnight and
you had better come with me. for if YOU camp out
with all that fresh meat there IS big chance of Your
New-York tribune., 1909-06-13

FATE in the fall of 1860 | made my first trip as a
{ genuine Government guide. taking body OF
troops commanded by Colonel Iamline from
Charruans Creek twelve miles west of Junction CitV
to Pond Creek at the head of the Smoky Hill River,
where they TO camp for the winter The trip
had been a severe one, and decided to spend the
winter with them, continuing post guide
After about a month III camp | was called TO head
quarters and asked | knew how far it 10 Fort
LYON and what kind Of country had To be gone
to get there The officers seemed be troubled and
informed me that the ratious getting low and
as winter setting and wagons had arrived
to bring supplies they growing uneasy over it
and wished 10 send to Fort Lyon, the nearest post,
and obtain them
| was willing to 20 to Fort Lyon: but did not feel
right about taking with me the mules might
perish for want of water Still, | could pack a mule
with enough water to last me, the horse and the
mule tor several days, and IN this reach the
river. find the fort, and probably bring from
there with supplies | made this proposition TO the
commanding officer; but he concluded to wait a few
days before deciding upon 1t.
In the meantime began to look around for my
self and concluded that as the buffalo had not all
gone south yet | might try to kill a few and in
that way help out the beef | asked and was
given permission to leave post for a few davs
started out on horseback with Il pack animal fol
lowing Pond Greek for quite distance north | sue
Ceeded in killing two buffalo the second day, and
after cutting out the humps and loins put them on
my pack animal and started back to the post, eated
my success.
had made a good stretch of the way and was
looking for camping ground for the night when | was
surprised TO smoke rising from a hollow off TO nv
right 1t thin that | had TO look verv closely
to be sure ! saw Alright Ny first thought was In
dams; SO | drove the pack animal down into an
other hollow. dismounted from the horse and made
HIM fast, then craWled up the rise listened but
could hear no sound SO | Crept over to the SPOT
where thought l could get sight of the hollow from
which the smoke
TIE Mysterious Stranger
r A - Il.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-13

| invited COmStOCk 20 bunk with me that night
and It the beginning OF friendship that lasted
as long he lived, which brings HIM often 70 NV
mind now. He was good natured q true friend, and
a brave
He took a liking TO me and through his teaching
| acquired knowledge that was very valuable 70 me
in after life To nv association with HIM also owed
much Of the success that mine IN my chosen vo-
cation. He never made fun OF me for my attempts
10 impress him with my Importance on our tTSc
meeting but always kindly gave me the benefit Il
his knowledge and experience.
We parted the following spring with MANY regrets
at least on my part / was assigned 10 eastern
frontier post guide emIgrant wagon trans across
the plains To the mountains where other guides took
charge of them across the Rockies and their des
tinationS some 20 California. some TO Oregon and
others TO Washington Territory
New-York tribune., 1909-06-13

long time at a dog tTOt, and
arrived in sight Of the camp
about midnight.
Vim. COmstoc& the Scout
THE sentinel halted US.
Il / answered him. and
was about TO pass, when my
companion inquired for the
commanding officer This
excited nv curiosity. and
as the sentinel was about 70
call the sergeant OF the
guard / said | would show
him 20 headquarters The
sentinel there WA, requested
by my companion TO tell
the c0umaulIuE officer thai
he had important des-
patches for him
Ou being admitted, he in
trOIucet himself as William
Comst0cE. guide and scout,
assigned 90 duty from the
Laramie Plains 20 Fort Wal
lace As ne took OT his hat.
his HAIR. which had been
done up under It. fell halt
,,--.,- p, his r7--.7-- and -He--
New-York tribune., 1909-06-13
TIE Mysterious Stranger

I WAS not disappointed for there saw a lone in
dlvidual whom at first sight took to be an Indian
Near HIM was his horse with a very fine sadde,-too
New-York tribune., 1909-06-13
Showing OFF for the Girls

FELT my Importance and determined 70 become
i the ideal guide so far as lay IN my power pro
cured entire outfit suit of brCkSkIn beaded
and fringed high heeled boots tiue spurs a good
hat. silver mounted belt. spotted shirt. black
neCktie. and pair of snap and ball Remington re-
vOlverS- | was Just at age when | imagined al the
girls gone me. and if nv hair had not been
yellow | should have let II grow good and long 70
hang down my back like COmStoCk'S How / did
long for a muStaChe. one of those heavy drOOpng
ones that give a such distinguished air But
| was obliged TO wait some wears vet for that To
make its appearance.
started with large train Of emIgrants. among
whom were some very pretty girls who wished 10 see
buffalo right close Long before reached the
buffalo country | was completely gone one IL
the girls and imagined that all the others
love with me | rashlv promised them buffalo
apiece for their very own assuring them that 1t Was
trouble at all 20 kill a buffalo | answered IN
Vulnerable questions. and described IuSt how should
bring the buffalo INTO CdmpnOt near as to be at
all dangerous, but IuSt close enough SO they would
all have good view of the performance. and see how
easily could doit They all watched ntentIy vhilel
cleaned and oiled Reruingtons. and put
cartridges and fresh caps that there would DC no
hitch in the performance. In a dav two the grand
C0sa1asl r~Es IS
New-York tribune., 1909-06-13

getting into serious trouble
with wolves. / can't quite
figure out why YOU haven't
got them on your trail now
You must be ccoI medi-
cine
/ began TO recognize IN
this man something su-
UeriOr to those of his class
/ longed to ask him who
and what he was, but
something prevented me,
and we rode IN silence for a
long time at a dog trOt, and
arrived in sight Of the camp
about midnight.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05

bulk will show this weakness, II he isn't
fit, in Jig time. II he lack the proper STAN
ina it will be good night to the white race
and the heavyweight title, for the negro
will get him as sure as the sun rises and
sets.
johnson is a very shrewd ring general
and is always on the alert to tax advan-
tage Of an opponents first sign Of weak
ness. With no wind, Jeffries will beat
himself. johnson will not nave to wade
in and hammer him into submission. JEFF
fries will blow up and Johnson can then
pick him to pieces at long range. What a
sorry spectacle it would be If Jeff faded
away before this negro because his bellows
went back on him!
1T might do Jeff a lot of good to indulge
in one or more real fights before taking on
the black p%ugilist. With this experience
the big fellow would know beyond the ques-
tion of a doubt whether or not he was right.
There's a vast difference between a friendly
sparring match and a fight for blood. For
this reason Jeffries should meet Al Kauf-
man, Jim Barry or Jim Flynn in a ten
round bout and let the world know what
chance he has to whip Johnson"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05
Gotch Says
Beell Gould
Beat Zbyszko
Champion Was Deceived in Big Pole,
but Will Show Him Next
Time.

NEW YORK. Dec. A-According to re-
ports from the west, zbyszko's showing
against Frank Gotch in their recent wrest-
ling match at Buffalo was Of a most en-
couraging nature to the big Polish mat
artists followers. It is said that
zbyszko's work surprised every one, and
as a result Of the bout he has won a
number Of new admirers. Gotch, appar-
emily. was surprised with the tussle
zbyszko gave him, and he is quoted as
saying:
"zbyszko is a big man with which to do
battle. He has wonderful strength. As a
matter Of fact, I believe him to be equally
as powerful as Hackenschmidt. He lacks
the c%leverness Of the Russian Lion, how
ever. My meeting with Zbyszko has taught
me a lesson I am not likely to soon forget.
when I met him / had not trained, as l
thought he would be an easy victim. But
I must confess that he did give me a hard
battle. II I ever meet him again I win
prove that he is no match for me, though.
Beell or any Of the Turkish wrestiers could
defeat him, I think"
The following is what the Pole had to
say Of the battle: IF 1 meet Gotch again
l will defeat him. / am sure Of hat. l
had him pretty well tired out, and in a
battle to finish 1 think 1 would stand a
fine show. I want to meet him again
and I will show the world what 1 can do
to his toe hold"
Since the big Polish wrestler has met
Gotch he has received any number of
challenges from various mat artists all
over the country. He has accepted a few
OF these and from now on will be a busy
man.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05
COME ON, LET'S TAKE A SWIM
Controversy Arises as to Merits of
breast and Back Strokes.

Controversy Arises as to Merits of
Breast and Back trOkes.
NEW YORK, Dec. A-Although that
branch Of swimming devoted to life saving
would appear at first sight to be strictly
a summer and outdoor topic, a moments
thought will show how we'll adapted are
the winter pools for the study and develop
ment OF new methods.
An interesting question has arisen Of late
as to whether the breast and back strokes,
which have hitherto been deemed the only
available ones In life saving, are really the
most efficient. Several practical and up
to-date instructors are beginning to claim
the contrary, and the time is now ripe for
a discussion Of the subject, as a contro-
versy is sure to bring about the expression
of views from all sides and result in a
most o%pportune advancement in the art of
rescuing the drowning.
Opponents OF the new theory point out
not unTeasonably that some OF the grips
used at present, and particularly that in
which the rescuer seizes the patient around
the body with one arm and propels himself
with the other. call for a side stroke.
They also contend hat in those other cases
in which both arms are necessary to sus-
NaAlA Ao AAOWAAh oOiif bhAS ZIG AN5o ~
used in propelling and that the modern
scissor kick is then far more e~ffectivC
than the old frog kick.
There can be nc denial of these facts
Both in helping a tired swimmer by allow
ing him to place both hands on one'l
shoulders and in dragging the unconscious
by taking hold of their hair or Of theil
clothing at the back Of the neck, one car
49, 80 "a.
scissor kick very conveniently.
Those who would oppose the new method
on the plea that the side stroke is to,
firing for life saving show themselve
ignorant Of the progress made in win
ming. It has been proved beyond all doub
that the modern strokes hold the secre
Of covering the greatest distance in tn
shortest time with the least effort. an
this assertion staLds. whether It be Il
speed swimming or helping some on
ashore.
Conversation has been so long the key
note OF life saving methods that it is har,
to introduce anything s~avoring Of change
but the wonderful achievements OF waite
polo players since they began to adap
water wrestling and breaking to the rescu
ing OF those in danger v given ampl
proof that the art is still in it's infancy
Some of the clever holds and breaks tn
! r.ayers made known have now been gen
! orally adopted, and II speed swimming ca
only furnish It's share Of development a
, great progress should be witnessed again.
1 Several OF the big athletic clubs ar
working on the problem, and water pol
J teams are making a special study Of tn
question. Concerted action on the part c
all who are interested should result 1
rsvolutionizing the primitive system
use.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05
Day Racers
Getting Ready
for Yearly Event
Promoters of New York's Winter BIZ
cycle Event Have Heavy
Task on Hand.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4-The Fl. Connolly
Pollok and P. T. Powers combination are
a busy pair Of promoters these days. Thoy
are preparing our annua treat, the six
day bicycle race at Madison Square Gar
den, without which New York would be a
very dull winter resort
The promotion of a six-day race is no
ohild's play. Instead. 1t is a monumental
undertaking, which entails no end of work
for the promoters. There are a thousand
and one details to be carried out OF which
the public has no idea, and there are
thousands Of dollars Of expense incurred
long before the doors Of the big Garden
are thrown open at the start
Some Of the riders are favorites of old,
and others are new to the game on this
side Of the ocean. Among the latter are
Carrapazzl and Cimiola, an Italian team
regarded as wonders, M German and
Shirley. The formerSis a Frenohman and
the latter is English. They are highly re-
garded in cycle racing circles in Europe.
They will team up as the French-English
team.
The La Touraine brought over the for
eign bunch, and besides the new riders on
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05
MASON G. HAMLIN IN
LANOOW RECITAL
Tws MusiriaHlT QuaiiiF ~ o. Ets
quisits Toned Piano rssHss
Mnrh Plsasars toe vast
Audience,
Unstlaisd Praise foF PiaYsr abd piano
lTayed, Listeners ~ nsgtaFs,

q uHsomm0n aFtisw "fshabis
suaush a. raHk Wih Americas greatest"
-aBeh vas NE decision ~ mo vast
fhfsnr ]atisndlna NE recital Fiten ~
Ianaau. ne pianist ~ ~ Fifit haetist
ehufrh. ~ Thursday sysfiba iatt
Landsw's superb haHGiiba ~ rs piato
b. 90 q topic ~ r9Hfsg 4ati0H among
ths srtifs ana music igttu maklns up
tfs audifnrr
ussssor no luafra sd1ri t7 me tapu'
,atisn u ne MASON a ifhMLiN piano,
which ~ ths way - me only instrument
ussd w Land0v, IL also worthy u com
maut here.
Hearers experienced positive thrills ~
pleasure whenever LaHd0w's marvellous
heavy base uoH brought forth from the
MASON a HAMLiN. sounds tlat we're
truly orchestral ana harpiias, ~ such
timsa. heavy, Yst aiNaYa hafmohfOas VI
bfsiipna fairly penstFatod ms auditorium.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05
BIG ROAD RACE IN THE SOUTH
savannah TO he scene of the Event,
with Large Cash PriHes.

savannah 10 he Scene of the Event,
with Large Cash PriHes.
NEW YORK, Dec. Alt was learned on
the best OF authority hat negotiations
which rave been under way for some
months with a view to the holding OF an
other bid road race in Savannah have been
satisfactorily concluded. The contest Is to
take place some time next summer As to
the kin OF cars eligible, or whether the
affair is to be national or international. no
details are available. 1t Is probable, how
ever that the race will be for stock cars
and that large cash prizes will be offered
In the effort to attract the stars among the
foreign drivers.
Since the grand price race Of a year
ago. the most successful contest OF the
kind. financially and otherwise. ever held
In America, the Savannah enthusiasts have
been influential enough to keep the course
used on that occasion in racing condition.
The race circuit, in fact, has become one
OF the sights OF the city. and nearly all
visitors to Savannah travel over IL, Presi-
dent Taft being among its notable ad'
mirers.
In addition to widely advertising the city
the grand prize race proved a money makel
for Savannah. the net profits being I'm the
neiGhborhood Of 10000 There is every
probability, therefore. that the projected
race will be arranged on a big scale, and
that the men back OF IL viii endeavor, al
far as lies IN their power, TO make IL al
Important a. was the international struggi
Of 1904
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05

the boat were Rutt and Stohl, the fast
German-Holland team, which finished $ec-
ond in the race last December, and Leon
Georget and his brother Emil, the Frenoh-
man. No more popular team than Rutt
and Stohl ever came from Europe for q
grind. Stohl is a pocket edition Of Here
cules, fast and game, and Rutt is, perhaps,
the speediest Splinter awheel in all
Europe. They will be among the favoritss
for the race.
Another new team in this years race is
made up Of Percy Lawrence and Al Hal
stead, two Of the best amateurs ever
turned out in this country. Lawrence is
this years amateur American champion.
and Halstead is the ex-amateur champion
Of England, who has been riding on the
American track for, a couple Of seasons
with great success. Both youngsters ars
sturdy and pluoky and are confident Of
their ability to make good over the long
six-day route. According to Mr.. Pollok.
there viii be seventeen well matched teams
in the race this year, picked from the
best cycling performers the world over.
All the teams have raine at Vailsburg.
Newark, on the track there. and the sur
rounding country roads. All will be ne
when they line up for the start at mid
night Sunday, December 5.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05

But on the other hand. with the MASON
a HLAMLtN. Landow wan also able TO
bring out bis exquisite piHnissimo triils
in the treble Even though remarkably
rapid as the execution was IN such pas
naRca. tho sOftncss was ever apparent
the effect requiring merely n "half dip"
Of the MASON a HAML1N Keys
n D. IN such o~xactlng tests that the action
qualities of a piano are brought out. very
few makes having tho almost hsir-trig-
ger action regulation required.
The MASON A HAML1N. however. was
equal TO even Landow's precise demands.
and on many occasions hearers whispered
90 one another. Isn't hat a gorgeous
toned Instrument
Landow himself. upon finishing his pro-
gram. turned 20 seroval friends, con-
fidentially remarking: That's the finest
instrument have ever prayed upon"
The exclusive selling Of the MASON a
HAMLIN piano IN corfinsd to the A.
HOspe company OF 1919 Douglas street
Omaha. and this well known concern has
lately devised Z. special parlor for the
exhibition OF these famed instruments
exclusively.
The Mason g. Hamtin Tension Tone
Resonator IL responsible for much of the
exquisite melody accorded by Landow ir
his recent recital here. and should be
thoroughly examined before one pur'
ehases a plano Of any make whatever.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05

yohn ~ Madden; Sweep. Hilarious, Mask
cite and Rose Queen by Mr.. Keene; Fitz
Herbert by Perry Belmont: Rocky o'Brien
ana Affiction by c.. II. Mackay. II Is a
noteworthy fact that James n. Hagsin'
the biggest breeder IN America IL not con-
fpicuousiy represented. Joe Madden, King
James. Ffestone and F1tz Herbert have
won a total Of ti35. ie5, while Mr.. Keene's
Sweep, Hilarious. Maskette and Affliction
have earned fi0.74s. Some Of the horses
In this list will probably race at Tampa,
Jacksonville. Juarez and Oakland and may
increase their tota's by the time New
Years day arrives.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05
Jockey Commits Suicide.

DENVER, Colo, Dec. S.-Robert ID. Dur
kin. a horse owner and formerly a Jockey.
committed suicide in a rooming house here
today.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05
sioux CITY Buys NeiEhBOrs.

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 3-Outfieider Cy
Neighbors was sold today by the Mobile
Base Ball association to the Sioux City
club Of the Western league.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05
Illinois swiPmers Going East.

CHICAGO. Dec. THE Illinois Athletic
club expects TO send It's swimming team
on an eastern invasion either in February
or March TO meet teams from the P~ittsburg
Athletic club, the Brookline Athletic club
Of Boston ana the New York Athletic club.
In the west the team will meet the Mis-
souri, Athletic club swimmers IN st. Louis
some time IN January and the Chicago
Athletic club Is also looking for a contest
with the st. Louis men.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05

Notice-Three days shooting contest, to
be held at Lexington. Neb.. Dec. IA. Is ana
ls. for silver cup. Open 70 the state
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05
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Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-05

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