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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-31

Girl corset makers in New York
are organizing. II is rumored the pur-
pose of the organization Is 10 make a
demand for better wages and shorter
hours and to strike IL the cemand De
rejected.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-31
PROBE IRREGULARITIES
IN THE LAST CENSUS
AT FORT SMITH, ARK, AND
GREAT FALLS, MONT, iRREGu-
LARlTlES ARE FOUND.

Washington, ID. c., Oct. 3l.-Di-
rector Durand of the census bureau
is preparing a statement regarding
alleged fraudulent census returns in
Fort Smith Ark, and Great Falls,
Mont, which will be given out at an
early date.
The census bureau asserts that
quite extensive irregularities have
been found in both places. In
Great Falls these have already led
to the conviction of three enumerat-
ors
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-31

DR.. Gross left at 2:30 Saturday for
Oklahoma City and points northeast
He will be away several days in inter
est of Hargroye.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-31
ARDMORE STATE BANK MOVED

We wish 10 announce that the Ard
more State Bank has moved from IT'S
banking rooms opposite the district
court to the building formerly occupied
by the City National Bank, az the cor
ner OF South Washington and Main
streets. We have renovated the inter
tor OF the City National Bank offices.
At our new Offices We bave more room
and can handle our growing business
with greater ease. We will be glad 10
welcome both old and new customers
and will he glad 10 have all friends
call upon Us o. our new quarters,
vhetSer customers or not
Very truly,
c. T. BARRINGER, Pres.
HAROLD WALLACE, Cashier
stf FRED CARR, Asst. Cashier.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-31
The Weather

:: New Orleans, La, Oct. 81 8
:: The weather forecast for Okla 8
. homa for tonight Is fair and .
:. warmer in the southeast Tues {:
!: day fair. 3
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-31

The finances of the United Mine
Workers Union are now said to be IN
good shape, and by December l, there
will probably be from 100000 to
100000 in the treasury after all debts
are paid.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-31

Read the Want Ads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-31

FARTHiNG BROTHERS
Clothing French dry cleaned
and steam pressed. Only
French dry cleaners in city.
Phone 1876 Blue.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03

ned the dlgnifed historian ivy. who
tel Us that the matrons could be kept
AT home neither by persuasion nor by a
sense Of modesty, nor by the authority
OF their husbands
But the real leader Of the party OPP
posing the women was Cato. He liter
ally "Bensonized'' them In his indignant
speech against the repeal Of the law,
telling them that not even al home
ought thy 10 concern themselves with
the laws which were passed OF repealed
in the forum" He told the men that
II they allowed the women to seize priv
neges they would become mems equals,
and finally their superiors-
Two Of the tribunes had announced
Il cir intention 10 veto the repeal bill
and in their final tactics the Roman
women seem 10 have anticipated poIit-
teal methods which are not unknown
today They beset the doors of these
officials in a solid phalanX. and did not
give over their demonstration UnU the
tribunes promised not 10 oppose them
The repeal bill was passed by unani-
nous vote in the assembly, and Cassius
The Washington times., 1910-06-03

When women FIST attempted 10 appear
on the political stage the cause for
which they strove, while Characteristic
ally feminine, was certainly not a very
lofty or serious JHe, although as civil
zation advanced their motives became
more evolved.
The first occasion - which history IL
forms Us was in the year 1s5 B. -. and
the question AT issue a sumptuary law
II was after the disastrous battle Of
Cannae an6 the Romans needed all their
resources 10 use zg7:nst hannibal, 50,
not wishing 10 produce any class feel
ing among the poor, they forbade the
women TO wear more than half an
ounce OF gold. parti-colored garments.
or TO ride IN a chariot except for re-
ligious purposes
This the women willingly agreed 10
! GO, but. war being finally over and
prosperity ha'-ing returned, they Ionged
for their privilege" again anG per
/ suaded two Of the tribunes to propose
/ the repeal OF the law
/ The methods they used in carrying
/ their plans to a successful issue horri-
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
Daily Fashion Talk.
By FRANCES CARROLL.

NOTWITHSTANDING the comet con-
~ tinues TO do things with the wea-
Their. the fact remains that July, and with
IL vacation time. is coming on apace and
the girl with the seaShore as her sum
merrme goal had better be looking after
her bathing suit. Half the sport Of sea
shore life and equally half Of its bene-
hts result from the day by day tussle
in the surf and the lazy resting up on
the sands after the bathing hour Not
only the girl who swims, but the girl
who demureIy jumps the breakers from
the safe stretch Of sand and the reas-
surfing rope will do we'll to see 20 her
bathing attire 4 decided chic Is now
adays a possibility, even though one may
have looked a fright in the water when
CARRIED after the old style fashion. Natty
canvas shoes help out in the matter OF
footgear and very fetching bathing caps
help along with the headdress. To COM
plete the costume am Illustrating some
very clever ideas in bathing suits
By far the largest majority Of these
garments are worked out In black. al
though some have a fancy for brown,
blue. or white alpaca-or mohair Black.
however. is always good form and may
always be becoming since the note OF
color may be introduced in the trim
mings and in the head gear. The modes
Of the season are acutely reflected in
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
Suggestions for Mother

A Drink of Water.-Tiny babies need
water 20 drink as much as older chill
dren- Fretfulness and rise Of tempera-
ture are frequently caused by want Of
II. Milk does not have the same re-
ireshing effect, because to an infant il
Is more OF a food than a drink. Boil
The water first. let IL cool. and give
the baby a teaspOonfuI or so two or
three times a day.
A Night Light.-The practice Of keep
ing tiny jet Of gas burning in the
children's room at night is most per
nicious. as it poisOns the air; a night
light should be used instead if a light
Is absolutely necessary.
Don't Brighten Children.-The habits
of childhood cling for a lifetime: and If
fear be fostered in youth 1t will be the
ruling characteristic in later life. There
are timorOus women who date their fear
OF thunderstorms from the days when
they were thrust into dark rooms by
timid mothers. Nothing coulG eradicate
the fear that grew up with them
Baby's Bath.-A little milk added 10
the water I'm which children are bathcd
helps TO keep their skins free from
roUghneSs, more especially II the water
used is hard.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
WOMAN ON THE POLITICAL STAGE
AS FAR BACK AS DAYS OF HANNIBAL

Dio, the historian. relates that the
women put on some ornaments rig
there in the assembly and went out
dancing"
The women did not protest again
until a century later. The members
Of the second triumvirate were hard
pressed for money in the yea1 45 B c..
so they published an edict requiring
400 Of the richest women 20 make a
valuation Of their property and to con-
tribute such portion OF IL as should be
required This proceeding pleased the
women not a whit, and after unsuc-
cessful attempts to use their indirect
influence they came down 10 the
forum. forced their way 70 the tri-
bunal Of the triumvirs, whose acts no
man dared question, and protested Wig
orously through their spokesman
Hortensia, the daughter OF the great
orator HortensiUs-
Let war with the Gauls or the Par
thians come" she said, and we khal
not be inferior 10 our mothers in yea
for the common safety. but for civil
wars may we never contribute, mol
even assist you against one another.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
Daily Horoscope
SFsae stars incline, but do net
cOmpeI.5
Saturday, June 4, 1910.
Trust not 10 chance,
False is her glance.

ON this 18th day Venus and Saturn
- occupy controlling and conflicting
positions. Venus is powerful for
women, but great care must be exer-
cised in dealing with them.
There is danger in misunderstan dings.
The period afhicts those who deal IN
justly with women or deceive them.
Employers viii probably benefit by be-
ing more considerable Of their feminine
employees than usual
Lovers are under a good sign. which
extends also to engagements and wed
ding, but they must avoid petty quar-
rels : little disputes.
Shopping is under a good influence IN
signs like today.
The afternoon and evening are ruled
by a sign that favOrs amusements, en-
Treatments, visiting, music, singing.
and dancing.
over the household there are signs
that Indicate benefit from engaging
maids, and doing anything in the
kitchen connected with baking. stewing,
or dealing I'm any way with products Of
the water
Speculation is under a malignant
sign. Everything depending on chance
is hazardous.
There is an unfavrabIe power over
/ persons Of great fortune.
The open air and the country are
favored. There should be luck in any
thing concerned with the earth Of its
products.
Real estate transactions, building
renting, removing residences, gardening
| fishing. surveying, and walking, riding
or driving are held 10 be fortunate IN.
der aspects Ike tOday's.
Metal workers, masons, and other:
/ handling stones, railroad men. farmers
rural laborers. and civil engineers are
under good aUgury-
| Uranus today exercises a good power
for study, science, sightseeing. and srbi
! tration.
! Old people may be able TO give good
| counsel in this period
| There arises a sign indicative OF com
/ ing trouble for a great nation.
! Persons with this birth-date are IN
/ der planets that indicate the necessity
during he twelve-month Of continuity
OF purpose and a thorough sincerity Il
their work
| Children are born today under star
that often give love for reflection an,
] analysis.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03

All heavy draperies must be summed.
as well as brushed and shaken. before
being packed away for the sumner.
Silk curtains should be carefully brush
ed or shaken TO rembVe dust before
laying them away.
II there are wooden carpets on the
floors and the rooms are TO be dark
ened, special attention must be given
the floor coverings. For example, the
carpets should be swept and then wiped
with heavy cloth wrunS out OF strong
ammonia water Then the windows
must be opened TO dry the carpets be
fore camphOr, tar balls, or other moth
preventives are scattered over the
rugs, etc, and ground into the KNAPP BY
walking on the balls.
Closet doors, in rooms tightly closed,
must be opened 50 more air VIII De ad-
mitted and the retreat be less snug for
moths Whatever articles are wrapped
/ in newspaper should be done so that no
persistent intruder can get into them
around the edges. and the safest way %
I accomplish this is 10 turn the edges and
J tops and sides twice before tying the
bundles
Rugs are likely 20 20 through the
warm season in good condition II laid
| fat on the floor. putting plenty OF moth
preventive over the surface, as the car
! pets are treated
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
CLEANLINESS NEEDED
TO KEEP MOTHS AWAY
Soap, Water and Air Should Be Applied In Large Guam
titles Before Closing House Up for the
Summer.

To prevent depredations by moths
ard other insects in a house closed for
the summer, cleanliness is necessary,
as spots on fabrics and dust or dirt on
wood attract household pests
II the dirt alone were not reason
enough for applying soap and other
cleansing agents. there IS the added
fact that washing or airing viii exter-
minatS insects.
Il is net too much to say that every
inch of wood which is not in the light
Of day should be washed with ammonia
water and soap. All bureau and dress
ing table drawers should be emptied,
wiped carefully with a wet cloth and
then put into the sun for an hour or
50. 70 dry and air. Fresh papers should
then be supplied, and every article that
has been in the drawers must be shak-
en- and aired.
The fact that garments are not Of a
material that moths will attack is no
reason for emitting the precaUtiOn OF
shaking them. for there are insects
that prey on cotton as well as woolens.
Lavender flowers or a few drops Of OF
Of Lavender in chests and drawers serve
as preventives-
The Washington times., 1910-06-03

The automobiles continue to roll in
upon me, and If only I could, by some
fairy process, Undue the beautiful
specimens of auto-car Up-to- dateness
with motion ] would issue a general
Invitation to the puZZlers to come
along and take a tour which would
make the really" socia biIity run
upon which the puzzle was founded
look Ike a procession OF Quakers.
But my automobiles. although attrac-
tive to a degree, unfortunately are all
on paper, so you will have to take
the will for the deed.
One Of the contributions which has
come 70 my desk that has every sem
blance of being the "real thing" is
a fiercely practical looking chauffeur.
He has terrible case of automobile
face, huge red goggles, and a very
natty cap. Attached TO his head
gear was list of the cars which the
donor, Mrs. Petty, looked upon as
those likely TO coincide with the au-
tomobile named by Mrs. Wallace in
her mystic puzzle, and then just 70
show that the chauffeur was not SO
terrifying as he appeared under his
cap. he carried some toothsome bon
bCns.
Personally, must say I approve of
MS emlnence, the auto-car driver, and
Joyfully add him to my list Of tro-
PIXIES Of puzzle games past and gone.
The work Of adjudEing the awards
Will go merrily forward this after
noon. and il will "be up TO me" TO
spend Saturday getting everything in
readiness for the usual announce
ments which make the Sunday even
Ing edition OF The Times an interest
ing feature of the weeks quota of
good things in hundreds Of house
holds In Washington and vicinity.
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
THE CITY MICE ON THEIR WAY.
b. FARMER SMITH.

and she can sleep as long as she likes. -
Yes, suppose we will have a long,
tiresome journey" said Mr.. City Mouse.
l guess we had all better sleep awhile. -
Goodness said Mrs. City Mouse.
what's that?''
7 guess we are on our way" said Mr..
City Mouse, hold on to me.
They felt a great jar as the box was
lifted up into the air and then came
down with a thud
Not much fun about this, my dear, "
said Mr.. City Mouse.
We seem to be moving said Mrs.
City Mouse Peek out, my dear. and
see where We are"
Mr.. City Mouse peeked out Of the little
hole in the box Their box was standing
on a platform, with lots Of other boxes
and trunks.
We are surely on our way now" he
said. This is the railroad station"
The Washington times., 1910-06-03

GILL have 70 make my story short
i tonight said Ethel's father, be-
cause you went 10 sleep last night be-
fore got the City Mice started on their
way"
"Oh, I'm so sorry" said Ethel; III
just squeeze my eyes open tonight"
ooh, how nice and soft" said Maudie
Mouse, as her papa and mama dropped
her inside the box What's all this
nice white stun
That's cotton" said Maudies papa
What is it for?" asked Maudie.
ITO keep things in the box from
humping together hard and breaking. -
said her papa.
We'll, I'm glad it's here" said
Maudie. 1T will be fine to sleep on.
And down she lay.
We'll. I declare said Mrs. City
Mouse. 1.-THE poor little dear is sound
asleep already. III take on her shoes
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
ADVANCE IN PRICE
OF STRING BEANS
Strawberries Join In Upward Move
ment Owing to Increased
Demand.

A marked advance was made TODAY in
the price Of string beans, the prices of
20 cents and 81 = basket jumping to 81
and Sl5o. because Of a scarcity in the
supply 1t is believed however. that
there Will be a considerable reduction in
the price in the near future.
Along with string beans there was an
advance in strawberries, which were
quoted az 10 10 cents quart. There
is stih a heavy demand for the different
berries oranges and other fruits at the
present time being sighted by the
housewives.
The demand for green goods. such as
cucumoers, lettuce and spinach, lust
about equals the supply Contrary TO
general expectations, Florida beaches
are not being eagerly sought.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
BOOK is PREPARED
FOR FAMILY RECORD
Substitute for Bible AS Chronicle
of Births, Deaths, ETC.,
Is Proposed.

The old habit OF chronicllng births,
deaths, and marriages in the family
Bible is not yet obsolete. but, like many
others. has been altered
There are certain family occurrences
which, though important in themselves,
would appear out Of place in close con-
nectiOn with Holy Writ, and those PEG
pie who are DESTROYS Of keeping a com
plete record Of the chronicles Of theI-
family will appreciate the Handsomely
bound volume IN which all kinds Of
family particulars can be recorded
Here may be written not only sL~L
tiIne-hOnOred events as births. deaths,
and marriages. but also hOuOrs wOns mi
gratiOns, abOdes. important visits. pre-
sensations, and all the other incidents
that make up the warp and wool OF
family life. There are two pages for
each year, and the book IS designed &c
last a century, which even in these DAYS
should be quite enough for ordinary pur-
poses.
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
GOLD AND SILVER
IN FAVOR ON GOWNS
Both Antique and Bright Finishes
Used In Lsces and Trim
n1InPS

Gold and silver effects have not dimin-
ished I'm favor. These are about equally
divided between the antique and the
bright silver and gold A strong fea-
rure Of the laces and trimmings are the
allOvers and edges Of colOred net, com
blninE embroidery in merCeriZed silk
metallic effects with real gold and sill
yer threads.
one OF the most attractive Of these
laces shows net ground Of dark pastel
cOlOrinE. with scallOped edges Of 20
lace. and bold floral designs IN highly
merre1Zed threads OF floss OF metallic
sheen
Ecru and old gold nets with figures IN
gold occupy a prominent place Black is
frequently used 10 outline these designs.
and forms an excellent contrast
Touches OF Jet appear on some Of these
laces OF metallic tendency, on allover
figured nets and landings Jet IS rapid
ly becoming a feature on trimming
bands, belts, scarfs, and all manner OF
accessories
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
Fierce Looking Chauffeur
Accompanies One Puz-
zler'S Solution.
WORK OF AWARDING
PRIZES IS GOING ON
Announcement of Winners Will
Appear in Times on Sun
day Evening.
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVERS

Weekly prizes OF Ive, three, and
two dollars, respectively, are given
to the contestants for the puzzle
printed on the Woman's Page OF
the Sunday evening edition of The
Times each week for the three
solutions ndjudEed worthy.
The contest, which closes at ? y.
m. on FridHy of each v-eek, Is open
co all who care 10 solve the puzzles
The awards are based, primarily,
on correctness, tineIinesS, and
neafness- Originality In presenta-
HiOn also receives consideration In
awarding the prizes
The Washington times., 1910-06-03

the newest bathing suits. the princess
idea. as well as the Russian suit with
its double breasted effect and its fami-
liar belt may be suitably worked up into
attractive surf bathing costumes.
The Illustrations are taken from Stan
dard patterns, Nos. 1854 and 4671. re-
spectively (No. 1911 being illustrated with
and without the killed rufle). which
may be had at the Smoot. Golfer Com
pany, 1916 F street
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
Cost of Costumes
In Three Patterns

Standard Pattern, No. 1854.
yards Mohair. at soc. $3.50
= yards 56-inch Black Tafeta,
at 800 700
Total 1880
Standard Pattern, No. 1911.
: yards 56-inch Mohair Cwhite).
at DUO NS-9V
l yard Of contrasting color,
at soc -....---...--.-.. so
Total 400
Standard Pattern, No. 467I.
: yards 36-inch Tafeta. at S5c. $3.50
or 10 yards 21-inch Taheta, at
soc -....-----.---. --------. 500
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
PRACTICAL PROVERBS

Twin sorrows: Getting what I desire
and not getting II.
Life yields much joy TO the one who
finds himself of some small use TO mis-
friends.
To every young man of worth there
comes a time when he desires with all
his strength to do a mans work in a
mans way for d mans reward
II is easy 70 change our opinions.
but 10 change our conduct is a different
matter.
Some folks taste the bitter in the rind
Of the Orange Of Life and throw the
golden fluit away without once tasting
the juice
You can't, judge the strength of the
pill by the sweetness Of its sugar
coating
The Washington times., 1910-06-03
The Bedtime Story.


night
The Washington times., 1910-06-03

Twin sorrows: Getting what I desire
and not getting II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-22
GREATER ENGINEER CORPS
BILL INCREASING NUMBER OF
HIGH.GRADE OFFICERS.
Vacancies in Any Year, After Ex-
hausting West Point Assignments,
Filled From Civil Life.

A substantial enlargement of the En-.
gineer Corps OF the army is provided
for in a bill favored by the War De-
partment and agreed upon by the
House committee on military affairs to-
day:
The purpose Of the measure is to do
away with the slow promotion in thar
branch Of the service by increasing the
number Of officers in the higher grades
and to fill vacancies In the second lieu
tenancies as far as practicable by pro
motions from the West Point Academy.
Provisions for Filling Vacancies.
An amendment agreed upon pro-
vides that vacancies coming in any As
cal year after the assignment Of that
years Military Academy graduates may
be filled from civil life. Another COM
mittee amendment changes the pro-
visions OF the bill as to the proportion.
of the officers to be assigned the En-
gineer, Corps from West Point.
Maj Gen. Bell, chief Of staff Of the
army. told the committee recently that
President Taft had given him permits
sion to quote him as saying he was
very doubtful OF the wisdom of taking
great number OF graduates from an
exclusive military school maintained
by the government for the education of
army officers and putting them In q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-22
MAY SUE TO RECOVER SON
CLAIM OF CHARLES n. VALEN-
TINE IN ATTORNEYS HANDS.
Grandmother Has Possession Of
Child and Is Alleged to Have
Evaded Writ.

Charles NJ Valentine of this city. who
was arrested in Baltimore yesterday
when he tried to take his two-year-old
son from the custody OF the child's
grandmother and aunt, will probably
bring legal action to recover the posses
sion of his son. He has returned tc
Washington and has put the matter in
The hands Of his attorneys, Gapers &
Wright.
81 have nothing to say in regard to
the matter at present; my attorneys will
do the talking for me now said Mr..
Valentine today He said that he be-
lieved the grandmother, Mrs. Goldsmith,
and the boy are still in Baltimore.
I. Mr.. Valentines wife died some time
ago. He stayed in Alabama, where his
home is located. until few weeks ago.
when he returned to Washington. Since
then he has been trying to regain pos
session of his little son, Russell. The IA
Their obtained a writ of habeas corpus
here for the boy last Saturday. The
grandmother heard of 1t and took the
child to New York. Valentine. accom-
panied by his brother, Frank II. Valen-
tine of Clayton, Ala, followed Mrs.
goldsmith. They persuaded her. it is
said. to return to Washington and to let
the law take its course.