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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-01-01
LESSON OF WELLMAN.

No one who wanted to be fair
would discredit the attempt of ex-
plorer Walter Wellman to cross the
Atlantic ocean in a dirigible balloon.
While nothing could have been
proven even had he succeeded, ex-
cept that st could be DONE" the eff
fort was an evidence of what sacri-
fees some men are willing to make
other possible motive behind Well
man-the same that was behind his
own and Peary's efforts to reach the
North Pole. The discovery of the
pole has not contributed one single
factor to science. The crossing of
the ocean in balloon would have
accomplished nothing under our pres
ent knowledge of aeronautics An
hundred other attempts might prove
failures. The one lesson to be gained
by Wellman's failure is that his mis-
takes may be corrected and other
means devised for crossing the ocean
by the balloon process One day
someone may cross over that way,
but to go over and come back again
in any kind of weather will alone of
itself prove that ballooning is of prac-
teal value. 1t looks to-day that the
aeroplane is more likely to cross the
Atlantic than a balloon.
The time may come when a mono
plane or biplane may so balance
themselves on a fin keel, like a bird
that nesting to any kind of wind, or
like big ship at sea in any kind of
gale, may outride the storm, split the
air and cross the ocean. We doubt
not but that before ten years or less
some man or men will cross the At
lantic in a heavier than air machine
But in a balloon-we can only wait
and see.
Wellman's effort, however, as
stirring adventure of brave man and
a brave crew, will live in history as
one of the greatest efforts ever re-
corded in an attempt to explore the
unknown 1t stirred the world to adj
miration for a great demonstration
of human endeavor and sacrifice. The
world is better also for its Wellmans
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-01-01
AN ASSESSMENT COMMISSION

An effort has recently been made
to have a commission appointed to
assess the sidewalk improvements i'll
Palisade by the appointment of
commission. The commissioners
would cost $500, and with the graft
of map through an engineers office,
Palisade would be saddled with an
additional tax of $500 or 5000 because
there doesn't appear to be any one
competent to know how to do the
job.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-01-01

The appointment of commission
seems inexpedient in this connection
A tape measure placed upon the side
walks is sufficient for calculating the
number of square feet of cement laid,
and if there are any doubts about
this being enough the doubling ones
can find an easy answer from any
school boy in the primary depart
ment
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-01-01
PALISADES FIRST CHURCH.

Too much stress cannot be laid up
on the informal opening of the Union
Church of Palisade which took place
December 80 last when the children
of the Sunday School gave "a Christ
mas entertainments in the still unfin-
ished basement of the chapel. There
had been the greatest anxiety on the
part of every one connected with the
church's affairs to finally get the
doors open, and although this was &C
complished under very adverse CON
ditions, such as cold, frosted stone
walls, uncalked window frames and
inadequate heating facilities, yet there
was much rejoicing and no com
plants. 1t was a pioneer experience
in the midst of surrounding comfort
and luxuries of homes, and it will long
be remembered as an event of sacred
Importance 1t is creditable alike to
the spirit, good taste and good luck of
Palisade that its first public meeting
place of any kind was church 1t
came before even a school house of
our own, or a town hall, and there
fore must stand as an example of
good influence for Our children and
those that are to come after
To those unselish workers who
have labored so zealously to bring
about the opening of church for
Palisade, public thanks are due, and
are hereby extended. The leaders in
the movement were w. R. Goodman,
]. F. Pencil, George H. Frew, R. R.
Brown, aided by Mrs Goodman, Mrs
Frew, Mrs. H. d. Douglas and many
others. But these are the real ones
who put their shoulders and wits to-
gether and have built Palisades first
at pres
ent, but its a place for the worship
of God, and that is enough for the
present. 1t is built of our native gran
lite, and the walls and timbers are as
strong and substantial as could be put
together.
God bless Palisades first church
and make it the medium through
which great good may be done
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-01-01

long time clearing to some i
but to DR.. Wilson it is all clo..r Dl!
His St. Louis reply came ]
distance, but it had not lost if y
because it Travelled far. y
To any man, though he h
tree, the Wilson way of bandra
slippery eel, made the quick .aY
Ex-senator Smith must nor ~
alize the difference in tiff
jolt. He was handed one under
burr Of the left ear that sent /
staggering.
Ex-senator Smith can now
who's Who at Trenton i.
also say, believe me, it's WI,1
The superiority Of the Wi
brand was not even as pronorr
during the campaign as since i 1
over. Everybody thought he v,J
wonder then; now he's an eve on.I(
A Senate full of Wilson's vernl
Senate full of Smiths! Comnari.l
are odorous.
If Wilson had hit Smith over
head with pot of paste, he could
have been worse plastered.
The difference between bunconl
and brains is as Smith is to W1,I
Woodrow Wilson opens his md
and the world listens. He's stall
man, philosopher-and clean
history of American politics doe, /
afford his counterpart.
There is a force and clean ID
behind a Wilson utterance that \
fool would misunderstood.
To the thoughtful mind the "A
of Woodrow Wilson is beautlA
superb!
One word of truth from Wilsod|
worth a volume from an interlopea
John Sherman made his name /
mortal by saying, THE way TO
sumo is to resume. Wilson will
equally famous by any one OF a
dred other aphorisms he has alrea
uttered, and he hasn't started.
The comparison of Woodrow
son and Chevalier Bayard is eniH
balanced. Bayard was a man nd
for his modesty, his piety and
various accomplishments. The
allel is obvious.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-01-01

I will not wish thee riches or the
glow of greatness,
But that, wheresoe'er thou go,
Some weary heart may gladden. at thy
smile,
Some weary life know sunshine for
while
And so thy years shall leave a track
of light
Like angels footsteps passing through
the night.
English
The Burden of the Hour
God broke our years to hours and
days that
Hour by hour
And day by day,
Just going on little way,
We might be able all along
To keep quite strong
Should all the weights of life
Be laid across our shoulders, and the
future rife
With woe and struggle, meet us face
to face
At just one place,
We could not go;
Our feet would stop; and so
God lays little on us every day,
And never, l believe, on all the way,
Will burdens bear so deep
Or pathways lie so steep
But we can go, if, by Gods power,
We only bear the burden by the hour.
George Klingle.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-01-01
WILSONIA

The world will have to acknow1-
edge Woodrow Wilson's genius.
In his answer to ex-senator James
Smith he left nothing more to be de
sired in finishing the job.
The senatorial muddle may be
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-01-01
OUR CHEVALIER BAYARD

lie chevalier sans puer ct sans re
proche' (the knight without fear and
without reproach). Woodrow Wilson
is the Chevalier Bayard of American
politics.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-01-01
THE NEW YEAR.

The New Year has arrived.
is here, and 1910 is no more
old year can have no charm eXe'i
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-01-01
Vol. S JAM, 1911 No. S
BRILLIANTS

Hate has neither song nor wings;
Love, the skylark, scars and sings,
Anon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
selvidee Business College Notes.

This is vacation week at the col
lege, but in some respects it has been
a busy week just the same. Seven
young people have already enrolled
for next Monday, and letters from
different sections of Oklahoma md
cate that the January opening Will
he the best in the history of he
school
Judging by tuition receipts, the past
fall has been the best since the
panic of 1907. AS compared with
last year tuition receipts show
gain Of 75 per cent An ergn- per
cent dividend on the stock has jcst
been declared Not only has tbs
dividend been declared, but Ne
stock has been increased in value
by improvements in the equipment
of the school. Ten new tyepwriters
were delivered by the United States
Express Company at the college to.
day, which gives Selvidge Business
College by far the best equipment
of typewriters of any business Col
lege in the state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
TEACHERS DECLINE TO
MAKE RESOLUTIONS
Will lSON-GLENN SLATE DEFEATED
CONVENTION SlDESTEPS AC-
TlON ON EDUCATIONAL BOAOO.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Dec. 21.-
The defeat OF the Wilson-Glenn fac
tion OF the State Teachers Associa-
tion in the election OF officers may
have the effect of precluding any
resolutions indorSing the State Board
t2t Education on condemning the
Tin bill, which proposes to abolish
I cen state educational institutions
7: eneral sentiment among the
teat tonight seems to be that the
introL dction of resolutions, either
condemning or indorsing the Board
OF Education or taking any stand on
the Akin bill, would be unwise, for it
would precipitate a bitter political
fight on the floor OF the convention
Officers were elected by 4 delegate
convention. subject to ratification by
the association, which procedure, it
is understood. will be mere formal
ity
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
ADDRESSES HEARD.
Speeches Feature First Day Of Ora-
homa Teachers Meeting.

Oklahoma City, Dec 21.-Aside
from the annual address of T. w.
Butche', president Of the Oklahoma
Teachers association Wednesday no
business was done by the assrcla-
citation and the afternoon was devot-
ed to addresses by DR.. Henry Cur
tiss of Worcester, Mass, and Walter
Williams, dean of Journalism of the
Missouri university.
1t has been practically agreed that
there will be no contest in the Teach
ers' association for recognition OF
either one OF two supposed factions.
The election of officers resulting in
favor of the element said to be op-
posed to the present members of the
state board of education rather
knocked the other side off their pins
and the capitulation is said to have
been accompanied with tenders OF
quarter. The resolutions which VIII
not be presented until Friday night
are not expected to have anything
to do in indorsing the present board.
"The problem of bread and butter
is the biggest problem in the -orid,
and the schools need TO face that
fact" said r. W. Butcher, president
of the Oklahoma Teachers associa-
ton, in his annual address before
the association Wednesday.
There are 100000 children in
the common schools of the United
States. The masses get their train
ing in the grades. 1t is the grade
teachers, not the high school or col
lege teacher who trains the citizen
ship of America. But we must give
the grade teacher better remunera-
ton and demand more preparation.
The number of pupils for grade
teachers must be reduced to twenty.
five. | sometimes think our educa-
tional system is top-heavy."
Mr.. Butcher predicted that the
next world struggle would be for
commercial supremacy in India and
China. The schools of Europe, es-
pecially of Germany, recognize this
fact and are preparing the youth to
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
MINISTER, IMPLICATED IN FORT
RILEY oYNAMITlNG BY PRl.
YATES CHARGE, DENIES ALL.
TO DEMAND EXPLANATION
oiustee, Oklahoma. Minister Says He
Was Preaching Sermon in Quanah.
Texas, at the Time Dynamitine
Occurred.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. oS.-A con-
gregation in Quanah, Texas. was
hearing Reverend Charles NJ. Brewer
preach a sermon on Practical Chris.
tianity," at the time of the blowing
up of the government bridge at Fort
Riley, Kansas, in which the pastors
name was implicated through the
confession of Private Michael Qurk.
according to the statement made
here today by Rev. Brewer.
The minister passed through the
city on his way from Olustee, Okla,
his present home, to Fort Riley.
where he will, he says, investigate
the conditions leading up to his
arrest and demand an explanation of
the government officials.
MY sole mission in life" he said.
rs to clear my name of this awful
charge made against me. II was alb
solutely unwarranted, as the federal
authorities found out after they had
investigated it, But this does not
satisfy me. l want to know who was
responsible for mixing my name in
the dynamite plot.
There was some personal malice
in connecting my name with the plot.
When the bridge was blown up, was
preaching a sermon in Quanah, Tex.
do not know Quirk by name. I do
not know whether | ever saw him or
not. I might remember his face If
saw him, for l was acquainted with
many Of the enlisted men. am going
to Fort Riley to sift the matter to
the bottom.
Not so much for my own sake, as.
for the sake of my children, l shall
not rest until my name stands abso-
lutely untarnished by connection with
the Fort Riley affair"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
To Prevent Dry Niagara.

The United States and Canada have
negotiated a treaty which controls
the diversion of water from the Nj
agara river and preserves the seen
ic grandeur of Niagara Falls for all
time. The treaty goes into full effect
automatically in March, upon the eX-
piration of the law which now limits
some of its provision
The interna tional agreement was
made in response to a general 1e-
mand that the question of water li-
version be settled once and for all
in accordance with expert opinion.
The treaty makers had exhaustive
tests conducted by hydraulic ensi.
neers, and it was determined that
diversions should not exceed $4,000
cubic feet a second on the Canadian
side and 10000 cubic feet a second
on the American side, out of a tota.
flow of 100000 cubic feet a second.
The use of this quantity of water
for power purposes, the engineers
found, would not affect the appearance
of the Falls sufficiently for the eye
to detect Since only about half
the quantity permitted by the treaty
is now diverted, twice the present
horsepower can be produced without
endangering the scenic beauty of the
cataract
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
HOW ABOUT OUR
FEDERAL BUILDING
GOVERNMENT IN ITS DEllBeR-
ATE WAY CAUSES CiTlZENS TO
SPECULATE.

Through the efforts of Congressman
Carter, aided and abetted by Senator
Thomas Pryor Gore, an appropriation
was obtained for a federal building
to be erected in Ardmore at a cost
of something like 100000, stipulat-
ing that a suitable site could be OBJ
tanned.
The citizens of the city got busy
when the good news was brought to
them, and ere long the site Of the
old Chickasaw Lumber Company's
yard at the corner Of Washington
street and Broadway was secured.
Work was begun demolishing the
buildings in anticipation Of early
work on the new federal building,
but as yet there has not been a
ripple. The people are beginning to
wonder when work will begin on this
new building. At present the lot re-
sembles a miniature frog farm and
is being used when possible as a
hitching ground for farmers teams.
1t is hoped by many citizens that
the chief craftsman Of the depart
ment will get to the plans for the
building at the earliest possible mo-
ment and give us building that will
add to our civic attractiveness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
BABY GIRL FINDS
A GOOD HOME
WAiF LEFT WITH PROBATION OF
FlCER is IN GOOD HOME AND
WILL BE ADOPTED.

The little baby girl that was left
at a house on West Main street
some time ago and was taken in
charge by Mrs. Curtis, the county
probation officer, has found a com
Portable home at last but for oh
yous reasons they do not desire
il made known who has volunteered
to adopt the child yet. II is sur
missed that the >-.lther of the child
may change her mind and demand ii
from the ones who have it at
present: if she did they would have
to give it up, and this they do not
desire TO do. After thirty days have
elapsed if the mother remains silent
they will 20 before the county court
and adopt the child according to
law. This then takes it out of the
hands of the mother who abandoned
il.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
THRONE AGREES TO PREMlER'S
SUGGESTION THAT FUTURE
GOVERNMENT BE LEFT TO
CONFERENCE.
PREPARE FOR ABD|CA. ~
Should This Prove Necessary to Set
tie Trouble in China. Regent and
Emperor Will Abdicate Throne
Russia's Request.

Pekin, Dec. 2S.-M. Shookins, the
Russian charge d affairs, has deliv-
cred to the foreign office a request on
behalf of Russia that China promptly
reassume control over Mongolia.
He received the response that
China is unable to comply.
The throne has agreed TO Premier
Yuan Chi Kais suggestion to refer
the question of the future government
of China to national conference and
to abide by its decision, whatever it
may be.
This action OF the throne leaves no
room for doubt that the advisers OF
the regent and emperor are prepared,
should that course prove the only
way of settlement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
TOTAL NUMBER OF SUPPOSED
VICTIMS OF SPOILED HERRING
is NOW FIFTY.
NEW CASES TO HOSPITALS
Officials Unable to Keep Tab Of the
Number Of poisoned-Post Mortem
Said TO Have Shown Death Due to
Deliberate Poisoning.

Berlin. Dee. 2S.-F'ifteen more in
mates OF the Berlin municipal smell
ter for the homeless, died last night
and today. bringing the total number
OF supposed victims of spoiled her.
ring up to fifty
New cases are being rushed to the
hospitals today so fast that statis-
tics cannot be kept.
Some doubt is expressed as 10
whether the herring We're the cause
A post mortem examination is said
to have shown that death was due to
deliberate poisoning ny another
source
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
CHILDREN LAUGHED
As OLD MAN DIED
LITTLE CHILDREN MlSTOOk THE
GROANS OF AGONY AS PART OF
UNCLE'S PLAY.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 2S.-Mistaking
their uncle's groans of agony for a
part OF new game. three young chill
dren OF a brother Mark Burg, laughed
and shouted with delight, while their
uncle expired from a sudden heart
attack today.
Burg had been romping with the
children and lay down on a couch.
He had been dead several minutes
when the father of the children came
in and found the youngsters shouting
about the couch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28

KANSAS MERCHANT
IS FOUND DEAD
ARE UNCERTAIN
AS TO WHETHER HE WAS SUl-
eide OR WAS MURDERED.

Great Bend, Kan. Dec. 2S.-G. \
Hawley, proprietor OF a string of
stores in central Kansas, was found
dead today in the basement of his
store here. While the theory of sui
eide is believed plausible, the posi-
ton in which the body was found,
tends TO the belief of murder. Haw-
ley came here from Newton, Kan
sas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28

occupy strategic points in this new
field OF commerce..
These and other problems demand
new kinds of schools and new
courses In the schools, said Mr..
Butcher. Eve shall not have sepa-
rate schools for the classes in Amer
lea, but courses for all classes must
be offered side by side in all public
schools. Practical training would
push down in the grades"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28

We wish to call your attention to
the fact that most infectious diseases
such as whooping cough, diphtheria
and scarlet fever are contracted when
the child has a cold. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy will quickly cure a
celd and greatly lessen the danger of
contracting these diseases. This rem
edy is famous for its cures OF colds.
Il contains no opium or other narcotic
and may be given to child with I'm.
piiclt confidence. Sold jy all dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
sEoALIA SHOPS TO REOPEN.
Half Of Former Number Of Employees
to Resume Work.

Sedalia, Mo, Dec. 2S.-The Mis-
souri, Pacific announced today that
when the local shops. which have
been closed since Dec. 80. reopen
January ., the force of 900 men will
be reduced one-half The cut, it
is stated, will be general over the
Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain
system.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
Ends Winters Troubles.

To many, winter is season Of
trouble. The frost-bitten toes and fin
gers, chapped hands and lips, chill
blains, cofd-sores, red and rough skins,
prove this. But such troubles fly be-
fore Bucklen's Arnica Salve. A trial
convinces. Greatest healer OF Burns,
Boils, Piles, Cuts, Sores, Bruises. Ec-
zema and Sprains. Only csc at Ringer
Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
Child Burned to Death.

Guthrie Okla. Dec. 27.-The 2-year-
4 daughter of Lem Stewart, living
on Persimmon Creek, in Woodward
county, was burned to death yester-
day. The mother was in the yard
and the girl attempted to put some
kindling in the stove. Her clothes
were Immediately ignited.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
$35o,0oo OIL DEAL AT TULSA.
Field of 16o Acres Bought by Gypsy
Company.

Tulsa, Okla, Dec. 27.-One of the
largest deals in oil properties during
the present year was the sale today
of 100 acres of richly producing stuff
in the new Perryman oil field by the
Lucas Oil company to the Gypsy Oil
company, producing end OF the Gulf
Pipe Line. The consideration was
$35O,OOO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
FLAMES SWEEP
CANADIAN TOWN
GOLDEN CITY SUSTAINS HEAVY
DAMAGE FROM FIRE, HALF OF
BUSINESS SECTION BURNED.

Toronto Canada, Dec. 2S.-Hat OF
the business section OF Golden City
in the Porcupine district of Ontario,
has been destroyed by fire, which is
still raging today, according to a
message received here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-28
Glenn-Wilson Defeat.

The Glenn-Wilson slate was defeat
ed straight through, but the Glenn
forces were given the resolutions
committee by the insurgents. Two
out of the three members of the
executive committee were landed by
the anti-Glenn element of the asso-
citation. The new president of the
association is said to be a supporter
of former State Superintendent Z.
D. Cameron, who was defeated by
State Superintendent Wilson for that
office in the last election.
New Officers.
The new officers of the association
are ". E Gill of Pawhuska, county
superintendent of Usage county, pres
ident; Miss Ella Davis of Ardmore
vice president; W. W. Cunningham
of Shawnee, secretary-treasurer Mem
bers OF the executive committee, Prof
McCabe of Kingfsher, r 3. Rybolt of
Lawton and County Superintendent
p. G.. .RaTdon of Lincoln county.
Superintendent f. S. Monroe, the
Board OF Education, candidate for
president, after his defeat was made
chairman of the resolutions commit
fee