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The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
why Taft Resolves TO "sit Tight"

From the New York Evening Pest.
The Republican party should be given
the chance 10 deliberate and make up its
mind maturely what it will do in 1912
That date is but two years away, yet
that period of time is sufficient, as the
history Of American politics demonstrates.
for sweeping changes of sentiment It is
well that the President should let IL be
known that he will sit tight" and wait
TO see If there Is not a revolution against
the revolutionist
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
A Sane. If Extreme. Reformer

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
Gov Hughes has shown that a man
may be IAN extreme reformer and not
fool He is the ideal type OF the
housecleaner who demands the loftiest
standard OF public service IN both char
acter and efficiency and yet never de-
graded himself or his constituents by
the slightest hint Of using the arts OF
the demagogue charlatan, or buffoon.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
a Trio of Democratic statesmen.

trom the Baltimore sun.
Harmon. the jurist and reformer; vii
son. the scholar and statesman: Gaynor
The executive and popular leader-they are
towers OF strength. No matter when
should be chosen. the Democratic party
would be assured of real leadership and a
candidate who would command respect
and support Not one OF them IS a mere
agitator; all three have the quality Of
constructive craftsmanship
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
A SONG OF HARVEST.

Oh painter Of The fruits and flowers,
We thank thee fer thy wise design
Whereby these human hands Of ours
IL Natures garden work with thine
And thanks that from cur dsily need
The JOY Of simple faitA IS born;
That be who sulites the summer weed
May trust thee for the autumn com.
Give fools their gold. cid knaves their powers
let fortunes bubbles rise and fall
Who s0ws field. or trims a flower,
Or plants tree is more than all,
For he who blcsses most is blest:
Ard God ard maa shah sVn his worth
Who tolls TO leave as his 4equest
An added beauty to the earth.
And. sOon OF late To all that SOW
The time a harvest shall be given;
The hower shall bloom, the frIit shall grov,
II not q eEth At last In heaven.
Waiter.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
SOLO. in VegetatIon.

Did Mother Eve wear leaves summer
and winter?'
Il don't know. What's your idea?"
7 was thinking that maybe she wore
fUrZe in winter"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
norothr,s Discovery.

From the Delineator.
Dorothy was visiting her grandparents
IN the country for The first time. Seeing
a quantity of feathers scattered about
the hen-yard she shook her head in dis
approval.
Grandpa" she said sravely. you
really ought to do something 70 keep
your chickens from wearing out So
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
In the shadow.

From the Hartford Times lDem.l.
Just as the personal popularity OF James
G. Blaine cast a shadow over the admin
istration Of Benjamin Harrison and fnal-
" encompassed HIS defeat for reelection
the sinister figure of the Oyster Bay
statesman now hangs over the future OF
President William Howard Taft.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
A slick Excuse.

From the Boston Transcript
Mrs. Subbubs - Henry, that's twice
you've come home and forgotten to bring
the lard.
subbubs-Yes, my love- it's so greasy
II slipped my mind.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
Wreck of Maine.

From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.
References TO the Maine wreck should
hereafter ScarTy some line 10 show
whether they mean the wreck In the
Havana Harbor or the one the Republi-
can party ran into up in the Pine Tree
State a Few weeks ago.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

The Cleveland Leader is little wor-
ried because the press Of the country
has not displayed marked enthusiasm
over Cleveland's growth as shown by the
census. Wen chortle with you. old chap
Hearty congratnlationsi
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
A Valuable Asset.

From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
Face kneaded. sir?" queried the bar
Der.
you bet" answered the man in the
chair. Il couldn't get along without it."
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
The wherefore.

why are you so sore on your Con-
gresham
ton last session he made a speech 20 US
instead OF taking us out 20 lunch"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

From the Chicago Tribune,
Canaggy-You've quit studying Esper-
anto? What for?
Icenoggle-rve just learned that there
are no cuss words IN the dad-dinged Ian
guage
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
His Argument

Dear 7 only play poker for fun.
But you bet. don't you?'
We'll, there wouldn't be any fun
without a little betting"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

The japanese sent a special envoy to
the grave OF Marquis Ito 10 inform his
spirit that Korea had been annexed.
Ito knew what was going TO happen long
before he died
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
Pooling the PnhIic.

From the Houston Post.
why did YOU have your book adver-
tised as the unexpurgated edition? There
is nothing in it that child might not
read.
Il know: but I had to do something to
boost the sales"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
Imnortant Details.

as it al right for a candidate 10 wear
a frock coat?'
Yes: but YOU want TO rip of two but
tons and smear a little grease on the
lapels."
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

From the Baltimore American.
The cheering Of Dixie" at Atlantic
City by Northern veterans and the prop
osition TO form an association of all sur
vivors OF the civil war show how COM
pletely the Old bitterness has become a
tradition. and what credit il is 10 the
nation that before the generation which
witnessed that conflict has ell passed
away the spirit OF harmony and good
will is animating the thoroughly reunited
nation,
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
The society Novel.

Il think I'll have my hero fall in love
in the next chapter"
why the next chapter
I'm about out OF epigrams."
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
The BIRD Nan.

Now pirouettes about the land
His awaiting nibe,
Acquiring broken records, and
Occasionally RIBS.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

The St Louis Globe-Democrat says,
There is no greater mistake than 10
think 100000 will make a man un-
happy" How does the writer know?
From experience?
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

From the Providence Journal.
However. the friends Of the admins
uation should rest easy for the time.
Mr. Roosevelt has no intention as yet or
turning and rendering his political pro-
tege and friend.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

South Africa Is importing American
mules II cannot have those two that
Champ Clark is going 70 drive down the
Avenue
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

These be not the melancholy days.
the saddest OF the year" Is II not good
TO get back 10 suspenders and not have
your unmentionables sagging over the
hips?
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
Innkeh me Part.

7 didn't know YOU had an automobile. -
Il haven't 1 acquired this dust and
this gasoline ,favor from cleaning car
pets"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

The Kansas City Star becomes thirty
years old this month. but Col Nelson
stays perennially young.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

At any rate, Lee O'Neil Browne is
not likely 10 be bothered with any Chau-
tauqua engagements
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

The trouble with many of the political
speeches nowadays Is that they need the
hand OF firm and strong copy editor.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Sealskin hats are TO be fashionable,
With the high price of sealsl5in this as
sures hats OF moderate size.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

There is one thing about the colonel.
He has advertised more trusts than he
has busted"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

A French scientist declares now that
Columbus was fraud. sonlebody
discovered US. we know.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

President Taft may take note OF the
fact that Bulgaria avsrted political
crisis by reconstructing the Cabinet.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

They always cali attention TO the need
Of cleaning up Coney Island when the
season Is about over.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Bank robbers in Kentucky stole 500,
all in pennies. Probably going to buy
stamps for picture postals.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

The Census Bureau has received a re-
quest from a Western man to get him
a wife. We. can only suppose that the
applicant wanted a lady with a good
figure.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Mayor Gaynor's friends are not quite
satisfied that his long walks are signs
of returning health They want him to
run.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

There was some real meaning to with
all my worldly goods l thee endow''
when Chanler said it, only he forgot that
he had TO pay alimony to another.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

The Democrats are great opporunists
They are going to print Secretary Nor
toms letter as a campaign document
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
LITTLE; KINGDOM
OF MONTENEGRO

The only and al the same time the
newest King who graced with his royal
presence the ceremonies attending the
proclamation of Prince Nicholas as King
Of Montenegro was King (CzaD Ferdi-
nand OF Bulgaria, and he brought his
son. Prince Boris, with him. 4.
Montenegro is the smallest kingdom in
the world. not being quite as large as
Delaware The entire country consists OF
mountain Businesses, and its capital,
Cetinje, has but 1900 inhabitants. Mich
olas IN reality has been long an absolute
ruler OF a patrarchal kind though IN
reality Montenegro BLACK HID has
constitution. Nicholas succeeded his I'M
Gle, Danilo I, fifty years ago. Hereto
fore Austria has stood IN the way OF his
regal aspirations. but has withdrawn her
objections since her recent annexations
of Bosnia and herzegovina. 10 which
Montenegro. little but warllke. winked
one eye
The latest addition TO the kings Of Eu-
rope was born in a village, Niegus. in
1874 RE married Milena Yulotic. whose
father was vice president OF the council
Of state OF Montenegro. They have three
sons and six daughters
The independence Of Montenegro was
recognized in rs through the treaty OF
Berlin. after te1t country's last Of Its
two wars with Turkey; but Austria Their
had stipulated that Antivari. the only
seaport OF Montenegro. should be a
closed port. thus removing fear Of attack
upon Austria from the Adriauc. After
Austria last year had annexed the two
Balkan provinces. over which she had ex-
ercised her protectorate ever since the
Berlin treaty. she withdrew her objec-
ton In regard TO that seaport, and there
by hangs a tale
When Nicholas notified France OF the
reopening Of Antivari 10 the commerce
OF the world a French statesman pointed
out that a country with but $4,000 inhab-
itants could have 10 experts. To this the
venerable ruler OK the mountain king
dom replied:
I beg your highness' pardon. but I
| think that have some exports. You
forget my daughters
There certainly was no gainsaying that
statement. for FIVE out Of his six daugh-
/ tiers already have married out OF Monte
negro. So IL Is clear that the country has
some exports. His eldest daughter mar
ried Prince Karageorgevitch, now King
/ Of Servia, the second is the present
I Queen OF Italy. the third IS the Duchess
/ OF Leuchtenberg. the fourth welded a
/ Russian grand duke forming for her
/ father an exceedingly valuable friend
! ship with the Russian czars) and the
+ fifth has married a prince OF Battenberg.
la grandson OF Queen Victoria OF England
/ The sixth is still in the matrimonial
market and no doubt also will be 'ex-
ported soon.
/ King Nicholas may rule over a peasant
country in a PARKWAY mountain fastness,
I but he was educated az Paris. and the
way he has succeeded in 'placins" his
( daughters Shows conclusively that he has
a long head
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Those ayiators whip want to go noun
taineering in airshipt may remember that
the converse OF the old motto. over the
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Who said that women are not lifted FOR
business7 Look at Cavalier.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Incidentally. are we not to have postal
savings banks some day?
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Senator Depew says that the outlook is
rosy. Readable enough, perhaps. but
hardly rosy.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Caleb Powers, having been thrice SEN
fenced TO be hanged, Congress has no
Ierrors for him.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

II ought to be an easy task. along nat.
ural lines, 20 dissolve the sugar trust.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

It cost Ohio just s25O.oOO to pay the
bill for the militia 10 put down the riots
in Columbus. Peace pays!
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Alps lies Italy" is This side of the
Alps is Switzerland" which proposes to
interfere
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

1T is a serious proposition when you
come 10 the realization that the alleged
myth that Wall street controls the c0un-
Try is absolutely true." said William c.
Anton, OF Atlanta, last night At the
Riggs House.
There is hardly q town. big and little.
IN the country where one or TWO banks
do not dictate 10 The political leaders
when they deem Il necessary. And Wall
street and its credit holds supreme sway
over the banks. There You are. The
question now Is. Does Pierpont Morgan
control Wall street,
I'VE talk Of the power Of the press.
too and II is powerful. But newspapers
live by their advertising. advertisers
must have credit at the banks, and II
the banks control politics they can there
fore influence the newspapers through The
same sort Of power. I'll venture 10 assert
that In nine cases out OF ten, especially
in cities from 50.0go 10 10000 population,
the larger banks could combine 10 break
a newspaper in q week by forcing the
merchants 10 withdraw their advert-s-
ing"
7 believe that the Democratic land
slide in Maine has done more than any
other thing 70 throw thousands OF votes
against the c. 0. P, said Timothy l.
Turner. Of Nebraska, who IS al the
Raleigh.
such a victory is bound 70 have a de
/ cisive effect on the free-lance vote in a
moral way. It is natural that a turn in
| sentiment IN q Republican stronghold
should set people thinking who don't gen
orally use their heads al all about poll
tics, especially coming at time VIXEN
/ the Republican party IS in chaotic
state
/ Nebraska is going Democratic. That
( isn't even questioned out there. With
I Mr.. Bryan eliminated, the prejudices Of
/ the free voters have turned toward the
/ Democratic State party, though the
down-the-line party men could about
carry the State now.
| Some people seem 70 think the victories
OF the insurgent wing OF the G. o. p viii
help them al the polls. but do not think
so. Especially In the Middle West IL
seems TO me, sentiment is for a complete
house cleaning. and with good candidates
there should be little doubt about a Demo
cratic rally throughout the country mat
will put Gov. Harmon in ,-4e White House
especially II Taft gets the nomination at
the next Republican convention.
There has nOt been time since
| CleveIands last campaign when things
! looked brighter for Democracy There is
harmony all down the line, and disor-
ganization never did beat harmony. It's
good thing 10 be a Democrat az this
4 time"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Copyright by the Mcclure Newspaper syndicate
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13
EXCELLENT PROGRAM
HOME FUND BENEFIT
DAUGHTERS OF coNFeoERACN
RENDER MUSICALE IN GlLMeR
NOTEL PARLORS.

ChiCipsaN Chapter. Daughters OF
me Coufcder2,y, has pledged $500 to
thc Confederate home fund viii they
raise IT, We'll. yes. Shcu these good
t,dI,s undertake anything aud csprc
tally one So commcndablc they know
no such word a. tail The pcop'c
ace in sympathy with the good eau,
and viii see to il that IN, mll $500
Is tOrthvomiug
Through series of entertainments
the ladics hopc 90 realize the omolu,
pledged and they are going TO make
the people feel (asidc from the home
cdusel that iu patrouiliug these ua
dortakings that they got full ,alla re-
cei,cd IN way of rutcrtoinmcu, pre-
sputcd
The first of 'hcse ,ut ...r.uu. i,s
~as given in the parlors of the Gilmcr
hotel Friday night and wt- literally
attended The prosram ul.rct ga,
tupnotchcr and the audi"u"' Sus
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13
SEEKS RECORD Of
FATHERS ESTATE
SON OF COL. WHITLEY, THE
PIANO TUNER, WHO DIED At
ADA, SEARCHING FOR ESTATE.

sulphur, Okla, Feb. &c. r.
Whitley OF Russellville, Ala, is in
Sulphur rounding up the estate OF
his father. Col. w. B. Whitley. who
died suddenly at Ada short time
ago from heart trouble. Gel. Whitley
VAS an English piano tuner who
operated over Oklahoma. Texas and
Old Mexico. II Is known that he
made investments throughout his
business territory. His deeds. bonds
and stocks We're once kept In
safety deposit box In bank OF Sui
phur. But, changing his residence
from this city to other points in his
trade territory. he took his big tin
box OF popers away with him and II
is supposed he dep1 sited them In
bank IN some other town. But young
Whitley Is unable to get any trace
OF them. Upon searching the rec
ords at this place. the young man
found several lots in Sulphur and
ten acres OF land near Platt National
Park which belong to his fathers
estate,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13
G, A, R. LINCOLN
DAY EXERCISES
PROGRAM CAR.
RlED OUT IN LABOR HALL
BANKS CLOSE.

Lincoln Day was fittingly observed
in Ardmorc yesterday by the mem
b"r> OF the Grand Amy OF the Re.
public, q program for the occasion
being rendered in Labor Han AT .
O'Clock in the afternoon. Speeches
were made by Rev C. G. Weith.
Rev Leslie Lee sander, and Judge
J. W Ilarrcld
y feature OF the services Was the
presentation by Col. W. W, Talafer.
70 OF sword and spurs worn by
him throughout the civil war. TO his
prdgds u. the child of Mr. and Mrs
g. iloou' raliutcrro Rev sanders. in
q ma~tcrful and touching address
making the prc."ntation, Rev. Weith
responding.
The services were well attended
and glowing tributes ver" made ,c
,r, memory OF Lincoln
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13
SCANO|NAv|ANS
IN NORTHWEST
INTERESTING STORY DEALING
, WITH sWECes IN THE NORTH
WEST.

Few people down south realize the
great Northwest. or what he has done
toward fartherinG the prospo ity of
that country. unless he has lived
among them. slid \ H. Ncstlall
manager of ole olson the great
Swedish dialect play which comes to
the Robson opera lousc next Satur
day matinee aud night These p"o.
pie have no better champion than Jim
liill. OF the Great Northern railroad.
sons of the North dates back to their
early days of immigration, when the
Ole Olson was an unsOphicatcj youth.
who answered the call of Uncle Sam
to come to the good old L. :. y. take
up 4 calm and become good citi
zen. How well he has done this Is
almost beyond belief 1t was twenty
years agO--the coming of Ole Olson.
Tie brought with him I'm those days
forofathcrs, a bright intellect; he was
absolutely honest in purpose, an incos-
SAINT worker. and the best of all 4
al disposition to stick and not sCampcr
back to his iathcrland. and for his
faithfulncss; he owns more farm
land in Minnesota and the two Da
kotas than any other nationality. He
is held in higher esteem and thought
more of than any other class of peop.e
in that country. The late Governor
Johnson of Minnesota was Swedc
ard was proud of II. There are other
great Swedcs in that couutry-lots of
them. All the professions have them
The largest department. store in Min
ueapols Is :. L. Olson 4 Co. Every
other sign near.y along the busy
thoroughfares OF Minneapolis and 81
Paul bear the familiar names of Ol
son Johnson. Erickson. Anderson,
christianson There are whole com.
munities of Scandnayians. Whole
city and town governments that are
on a par with the hustling qualities
of YOU people of oklahoma Yes, the
Scandnavians are good people. a
great people
Something ,about the swedish dia-
lcct play? Well, don't know what
can say that will be of any partlcu-
'ar interest. All theatrical people
know. of course. that "Ole Olson Is
the original of this class of entertain
mont They tell me here in Ardmore
that it was here once and the people
We're well Pleased, which | am very
glad to know. The play has been
on the road great many years and
has never had losing season. Its
author. Gus Heege died about five
years ago a wealthy man"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13
To Ratify Indian Treaties.

Washington, Feb. l2.-Agreemnts
concluded with certain tribes OF In
dians for the commutation of their
perpetual annuities under treaty stip'
uIations. were Thursday transmitted
by the PRESIDENT 10 congress to.
gcther with draft of a bill pro
viding Tor the ratification OF the
agreements and making the neces'
sary appropriations.
Those transmitted TO congress in
clude the agreements with the Onei.
da tribe of Indians OF Wisconsin.
the Sac and Fox of the Mississippi
tribe of Oklahoma and Iowa. the
pottawatomie tribe Of Kansas and
Wisconsin. and the Pawnee tribe OF
Oklahoma.
capitalization OF the perpetual an
nuity OF the tribes named on the
basis OF five per cent interest and
the deposit of the funds In the
treasury is provided for In the
agreements.
The appropriations in the draft OF
the bill are $4,000 for the Oneidas !;
$4,000 for the Sac and Fox: SlS0.75s
for the Pottawatomiss. and $500. 900
sor the Pawnee tribe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13
Broadway Methodist Church.

9:i5 a. m.-Sunday school
l0:50 a. m Preaching, subject,
Eureka"
$50 p. m,-Epworth League.
7:30 p. m,-Prcaching. subject. THE
Great Question and Answer"
Friends OF the church and strangers
in the city are cordially invited to at.
tend these services.
W. II, Roper. Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13

\ few minutes delay In treating
som" cases OF Group even the length
OF time 1t takes TO so for doctor.
often proves dangerous. The safest
way Is to keep Chambcrlain's Cough
Remedy In the house. and at the
first indication " Group give the
,Glld dose Pleasant TO take and
1lony, cures sold by All dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13
Attention Lady Mace abees

The Lady Macolbecs are preparing
for great time Tuesday evening, At
which time besides class for initia-
ton and the installation OF officers.
they will entertain State Commander
Laura b. Puckett, who was prevented
by sickness from being present last
month. All members will please take
notice. FANNIE ID. GOFF.
Recorder
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13
Christian Science,

Services today in Odd Fellows hall
at II o'clock. Subject: Soul" Golden
text; Prov, 1873. Responsive reading:
| Kings SEE, "a. IS. 81, 10. 60.
Sunday school at 10 a. IN.
Nj are cordially invited 10 worship
with us.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13
Christian Church.

Services To-Day as usual morning
and night \ special musical prog Am
service Everybody invited.
H. G. Connolly. Pasto-.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13

TO the people OF every nook ana
corner Of the state.
Mr.. Murray left IN the 1907 train
for Oklahoma City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13

Friends Of W X. Robert, will be
so.rN 20 learn that he Is quite sick
al hi, hom' on Nest Main street.
Mr. Ruh"Jts Ia, been confined 10
his bod 81 week, being threat. u ID
" -Ih nnmlmnnil
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13

First PRESBYTERIAN Church,

Services will be held today NJ II
a m. and 7;3O p. m.
Sunday school at 9:i5 a. m.
Meeting of Session at l0:i5 a. m
\ cordial invitation is extended to
every one Chas G. Weith. Pastor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13
St. Philips Church.

There will be no services In st
philips Episcopal Church today
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-13

Just az surely "a rain and sunshine
raises crops. |, produces y thick
growth OF luxuriant hair when all
other remedies fail. We guarantee
Dandsrins. All druRgists sell II Csc,
SOC and 81 per bottle. To prove its
worth send this ad with i0c In stAmps
or silver and We will mall you Q large
tree sample KNOWLfON DAN.
DHRNB CO.. Chicago. III