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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26
veomen Do Charity.

Tho Yeomen of the city have con
tributed $3.50 toward the relief fund
for N're. NJ. il. Yates and the amount
was placed with the Ardmoreite' DE-
N shinholser saw few members
of that lodge and secured the dona-
tioas.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26
Entertained Guests Christmas.

Mrs. j. d. Hardwitke, on C street
northwest, gave a Christmas dinner
yesterday to few friends. The oc
casion was very enjoyable one
The guests were Misses Dixie Tow
cry and Ethel lawson and Messrs.
w. w. Clemens and J. B. Cham
pion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26

If you are troubled with chronic
constipation, the mild and gentle ef-
feet of Chamberlain Tablets makes
them especially suited to your case
For sale by all dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26

All parties indebted to the firm
or Randol-Ditzler Dry Goods Co. are
requested to call and settle their
account at once, as the firm has dis
solved partnership and is in process
o; liquidation. Accounts not paid
will be turned over 20 attorneys
2e-1m E. B. GUILLOT.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26

All parties having business with
me will kindly call at Randol-
Ditzler Dry Goods Co, or phone s25.
2e-1m 4. fE. GULLOI.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26

When You have a bilious attack
give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial
They are excellent For sale by
all dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26

@DlHcD
Al cases in the police c)ult his
morning We're continued until LeXt
Sa,urOay. Commissioner BnIsmll
acted rs police Judge at the regular
sitting of the court.
Dick Hignight was here today from
Norris Chapel. He reports a pleas
ant and happy Christmas in his por-
tion of the county.
week with friends in ArdmOre. Mr.,
Roe is engaged in the oil drilling bus
mess in the Oil City fields and re-
Lcrts great activity in the oil interests
in that locality.
James w. Hannah who came down
from Oklahoma City to get one more
square meal at the home of his moth
er-in-la law, Mrs. |. Il. Mason returned
home today. Mrs. Hannah viii re-
main in the city until Saturday.
City Clerk Bruce is mailing ont over
three hundred notices to TIE residents
OF paving district number one, telling
them that their paving tax for the
present year will be due on January
L. 1913.
DR.. S. \. Heflin, accompanied by
Chauncey Bowles, who has been ViS-
itng his brother-in-law, Dr. \. +. AG'
ANS and family, departed yesterday
afternoon for his home at Walters,
okla. Dr. Heflin will stop over for
today with his father at Lone Grove.
C. p. Hall reported to the po';ta
department this morning that burglars
had entered his Caddo street place OF
business, presumably through n WIN
dow last night and carried off two
Colts revolvers-one a forty-one and
the other forty-four calibre.
u. NJ. Stroud of Chattanooga, Okla
homa. and J. J. Stroud of McAlester
are spending Christmas week with
their brother, Walter Stroud Of The
Ardmore police department. Mrs. Jew
ell and daughter, Miss Fanny ct
Gainesville. Texas, mother and sister
of Mrs. Walter Stroud, are also with
them for tie week.
A. p. Alsup, Paul Il. Burney and
Miss Minnie McGhee were here Christ
mas from Madill. Mr.. Asp a. d
Miss McGhee secured marriage Ii
cense and were joined in marriage
in this city. They occupied room "23'
at the Wilmington last night and ielt
today on a honeymoon trip to Texas
points.
A number of the city teachers LETT
kcre today to attend the meeting OF
the State association, which convenes
in oklahoma City Among those who
left at noon are Misses Pdeh, Snider,
Gaskins. Hobson, Holt, Gait and Mrs.
Morgan j. Hays.
c. i. Byrne, who has been suffer
ing severely for the past three weeks
with a stubborn attack of la grippe
is much improved and will be able
10 return to his office by the end Of
the week.
Mrs. w. ii. Moneysmith received a
Shipment of holly for Christmas from
her daughter, Mrs. Ruby Bales who
lives in the Choctaw nation. The
leaves were fresh and very pretty as
they we're shipped but short dis
tance.
m. and Mrs. II. NJ. Frensley and
daughter, Miss Myrtle Frensley, ot
Duncan and Mr.. and Mrs. p. l.. Linn
baugh also from Duncan are in the
city spending Christmas with Mr.. and
Mrs. J./W. Weeks and the Frenslcy
boys. Tie entire family were togeth-
er this Christmas, the first time in
twelve years.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Brady enjoyed
a family reunion Christmas day.
Dinner was taken at the Wilmington
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26

Al cases in the police c)ult his
morning We're continued until LeXt
SaiurOay. Commissioner Bnlsmil
acted as police Judge at the regular
sitting of the court.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26
DOCTOR BRADBROOK
Physician and Surgeon.

Residence 12i First Avenue and b
street, S. w. Phone 1871.
Office Ringers Drug Store,
Is W. Main st. Phone No 10.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26

Ernest Roe is spending Christmas
week with friends in Ardmore. Mr.,
Roe is engaged in the oil drilling bus
mess in the Oil City fields and re-
Lcrts great activity in the oil interests
in that locality.
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Dick Hignight was here today from
Norris Chapel. He reports n pleas
ant and happy Christmas in his por'
tion of the county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26

James w. Hannah who came down
from Oklahoma City to get one more
square meal at the home of his motn-
erin law, Mrs. |. II. Mason returned
home today. Mrs. Hannah viii re-
main in the city until Saturday.
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u. NJ. Stroud of Chattanooga, Okla
homa. and J. J. Stroud of McAlester
are spending Christmas week with
their brother, Walter Stroud of The
Ardmore police department. Mrs. Jew
ell and daughter Miss Fanny cf
Gainesville, Texas. mother and sister
of Mrs. Walter Stroud, are also with
them for tie week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26

City Clerk Bruce is mailing ont 0v,l
three hundred notices to TIE resident:
OF paving district number one, telling
them that their paving tax for the
present year will be due on January
t. 1913.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Brady enjoyed
a family reunion Christmas day.
Dinner was taken at the Wilmington
Hotel. In the party were Mrs. B, F.
Cummings and children of league,
Texas, l.. NJ. Brady of Denton, Texas,
C. c. Brady and wife of Amarillo,
Texas, ]. r. Brady and wife of Poodle
Vile, Okla, A. NJ. Brady and family OF
this city. In the party also were DR.
and Mrs. Reavis of Paris, Texas, the
latter a sister to Mrs. A. NJ. Brady.
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A. p. Alsup, Paul E. Burney and
Miss Minnie McGhee were here Christ
mas from Madill. Mr.. Asp a. d
Miss McGhee secured a marriage IL
cense and were joined in marriage
in this city. They occupied room "293
at the Wilmington last night and ielt
today on a honeymoon trip to Texas
points.
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tangle quite past unravelment. So, at
the close of this agreeable story, couples
pair off neatly into partnerships, opening
upon happy vistas. The story makes a.
good and believable picture Of the doings
and thinkings of set of nice folks
average people. who neither scintillate
nor drivel.
Dandy. author of The Heart of a
Child etc. New York: The Mac
milan Company.
1t takes some time for Mr.. Dandy to
bring all his characters upon the stage
in this tale Of English middle class and
higher class social life He presents
Amos Juxton at the full length of his
somewhat brief and rotund figure early
in the narrative, shows him as principal
performer at the marriage of his daugh-
ter to Dennis Passiful, orphaned ward or
the vicar of suburban London parish.
One by one the diversely interesting peo-
pie in this tale of intrigue, temptation,
temper and ultimate adjustment to the
best interests of all concerned are placed
and identified, and Dennis Passiful. mar
red five years, finds himself falling in
love with q daughter of nobility. a young
widow Of exceptional beauty. 1t was quite
in the order of things that Dennis should
fall in love with her back at the theater
before he became enamored OF her intel
lectual charms. Dennis was at heart a
perfectly good man, and the lady who
aroused the depths Of his nature would
probably have been an ideal mate. But
she lacked the finer scruples that kept
him on high plane of morality, and when
she tried to persuade him to free himself
in order that their own way to the altar
might be opened he revolted In an out
burst Of loyalty and it is gratifying to
note that ultimately Dennis finds happi-
ness right at home. In telling this in
creasingly interesting story Mr.. Dandy
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CHAPTER XII.-Continued.

1 gazed at her lovely face, knowing that
when her eyes opened I must discreetly
turn my glance aside, but blessing every
instant of opportunity thus given me.
Her countenance, though troubled and
drawn with anxiety, was so pure and
sweet that / felt sure of her innocence.
But it should be my work to prove that
10 the world.
Suddenly her eyes flashed open; again
her mood had changed.
Mr.. Burroughs" she said, and there
was almost a challenge in her tone, why
do you ask me these things? You are a
detective, you are here to find out for
yourself, not to ask others to find out.
am innocent OF my uncles death, of
course, but when you cast suspicion on
cannot expect me to help you confirm
that suspicion. You have made me think
by your remark about a man on late
train that you refer to Mr.. Hall. Do
your"
This was a change Of base indeed. l
was being questioned instead of doing the
catechising myself Very well: II 1t were
my lady's will to challenge me, I would
meet her on her own ground.
You took the hint very quickly, l
said. Had you thought of such posi-
b;lty before?'
No. nor do I now. ] will not Again
she was the offended queen. But since
YOU have bTcathed the suggestion, you
may not count on any help from me-.
Gould YOU have helped me otherwise?'
said. OBTAINING her as she swept by.
To this she made no answer. but again
her face wore troubled expression, and
as she went slowly from the room she
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form plan holds throughout One, the
facts OF general or state suffrage on this
point: two. those Of local or special suf-
frage: three. a summary of office-holding
rights, both appointive and elective. Facts
alone are presented. No opinions are Of
fered- These political facts range from
what Harriet Stanton Blatch in an
earnest and spirited introduction names
the "mediaevalism of Georgia" declar-
ing that females are not entitled to the
privilege of the elective franchise; nor
can they hold any civil office or perform
any civil function to the modern con-
stitution Of Wyoming. which says: Since
equality in the enjoyment of natural and
civil rights is made sure only through pO-
fecting the political rights and privileges
of its citizens shall be without distinction
of race, color or sex" The whole forms
unusual example of evolution famed
out SO that it's various stages lie open be-
fore one in place of the less obvious Sc
quences of its more common exposure.
THE DEPARTMENT STORE; Novel
Translated from the German by
Ethel Colburn Mayne. New York;
ID. Appleton & Co.
II is hard for the mere reader to
ina CINE a theme of less appeal to the
novelist. one less open to romantic con-
sideration than the modern department
store appears to be. And close attention
to this realistic, we'll built story only
strengthens the opinion that this is mat
ter for economic and social study. cast
in the form of plain exposition. or. at the
most, in that of the short story used to
draw off one or another of its multitudin-
Gus human aspects. These human fea-
lures interesting in themselves and full
of meaning, are out of their scope and
diversity hard to knit into the firm unity
of the novel, This story spreads out the
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evolution Of the department store through
the absorption of small concerns or
through their extirpation. 1t spreads
plans of organization, develops and ar
tculates departments. discusses manage
ment, and gravely casts about, before the
readers eyes, for means of further eX-
pansion. The store itself in action, sets
forth its full daily conduct. Buyers.
shoppers and thieves rub elbows. Clerks
strive for the uncertain favors of man.
ayers and heads Favoritism and fir
tation run in steady undercurrent be-
meath the stirring surface. Amazingly
convincing characters move these mat
tiers. romance-ill-grounded and I'M
etor's son and a beautiful clerk, draws
these innumerable floating particles into
coherent body of purpose and design.
With individually intimate knowledge
of the subject with a keen appreciation
of its meaning and drift, with uncommon
ly fine human touches throughout and
with expert building power. the author,
out of the nature of the subject alone,
presents a big novel. which, as a novel,
leaves the reader heavy and unstirred
THE UNKNOWN WOMAN. BY Anne
Warwick, author of "Compensa-
ton" etc. Frontispiece in color by
Will Crete. New York: John Lane
Company
One recalls here Anne Warwick's
Compensation a Washington story,
over which this one counts a distinct
gain. Here is romantic invention of
uneven texture-briliant and charming
bits of life set off against fervid senti-
mentality and child's inattention to the
dull tutoring of plausbility. The heroine,
an Italian-American woman, passionate
and undisciplined. jealous first of her
husband for which. it must be granted,
she has full cauSe-then of her daugh-
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displays his evident familiarity with all
phases of English society. His portrait
of Amos JuXton is an achievement. The
SNUG self satisfaction of this shrewd 1t
tie universal provider'' is admirably pro-
jected into all the situations of the mar
rative
THE CHINk IN THE ARMOUR. By
Mrs. Belloc Lowndes, author Of
Studies in Wives" etc. New York:
Charles Scribners Sons. Washing
ton; Woodward & Lothrep.
This story is not quite as sensational as
the color print on the paper cover would
suggest. The spectacle of a very blue
eyed lady with yellow hair shrinking
against window curtain with every evil
dence of great fright indicates that Mrs
Belloc Lowndes has set out to keep her
readers thrilled from the first page to the
last. She does, 1t is true introduce them
to some exciting episodes. and the climax
of the story is highly exciting, but for the
most part 1t deals with the lamentable
habit OF certain classes of people OF play
ing games Of chance for high stakes. The
tale is chiefly in relation to the activities
OF those who gamble at the French re-
sorts. The young widow of means finds
herself enmeshed in circumstances that
bring her to the edge of existence In con-
sequence of her curiosity regarding the
way this fashion for gambling is gratified
FIVE THOUSAND AN HOUR; How
Johnny Gamble Won the Heiress.
thor of The Early Bird" etc. IL
Illustrated by Henry Raleigh. In
dianapolis: Bobbs- Merrill Company
If money were really made as easily
as Johnny Gamble makes it the accumu-
lation Of fortune would be only mat
ter of imagination and intention. Most
men have imagination and practically all
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ter, then Of her friends, then Of the
world. makes of her exterior a sort of
marble shell, into which she crawls for
housing. This done, she stands per-
something of the goddess in appearance
and movement. she is, in reality, vain
and grouchy woman. The story opens
out into Anne Warwick's largesse of
love. Thrown broadcast, it entangles
people hit or miss. people with ties, and
wolves the plot tremendously. But this
serves it's turn, since 1t tests the au-
thor's adroitness in settling matters to a
Quietude that permits mere living to con-
good promise. Anne Warwick is likely to
be worth reading in few years.
COUNTRY NEIGHBOURS, A LONG
Island Pastoral. BY Susan Taber
Frontispiece by John Rae. New
York: Duffield & Co.
pleasant story of summer weight and
tain Long Island neighborhood In the
supreme adventure Of falling in love and
getting married. The road to this gen.
eral goal is hedged with the common
traditions of incertitude and anguish. One
completely obdurate father and one re-
luctant one; tricksy flirtatious girl rum
ming now hot, now cold. to the alternate
melting and freezing of the hearts of at
least two suitors: another girl stung by
the desire to "be something in the
world'-an ambition discarded later for
the insignificance of matrimony: one i'm
pecunious lover. and one uncomprehend-
ing one, are among the monstrous difficult
ties obStructinS the business in hand.
With the tennis season open however,
and subsidiary summer inventions in
working order no love affair can en-
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ably, 1t is a very notable and exceedingly
desirable acquisition.
Two paintings We're recently given to
! the National Museum by the Swed
ish American Republican League of
Illinois. both of which are to be included
in what is known as the National CAL
lerys historical section. But as works of
art neither needs apology. They are
THE Combat Between the Merrimac and
Monitor" painted by Henry Reuterdahl,
and portrait of John Ericsson by Arvid
Nyholm. Both Mr.. Reuterdahl and Mr..
Nyholm were born in Sweden, the former
in Malmo. the latter in Stockholm. Mr..
Reuterdahl now resides in New York and
Mr.. Nyholm in Chicago. Better known as
an illustrator than as a painter, Mr..
Reuterhadl has in this instance pro-
duced a picture which has excellent quail
ties of color. tone and composition. The
Merrimac and Monitor are seen in bat
tie to the left, a square-rigged ship of
war to the right. The portrait of Erics
son is we'll above the average-well
drawn. firmly modelled, good in color and
tone 1t represents the inventor stand
ing beside table on which the model of
the Monitor rests. The face is very eX
pressive the pose we'll taken and the
hands are nicely delineated and well
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at the end of the hall are handsome en-
broideries and velvets; on the long wall
opposite the windows rugs are shown,
and in the cases are laces, fans, embroid-
cries and the like. In one case the vari-
Gus types of lace are shown and in others
beautiful examples of the principal kinds
chronolOgically arranged
The chief object of assembling this
collection was to emphasize the value of
art in design and to stimulate both
students and manufactures, as well as
cultivate the tastes of those who pur
chase. 1t is hoped that the collection
will gradually be enlarged and developed
in many directions, leading in time to the
establishment of National Museum of
Industrial Art equal to the great museums
of the kind abroad. There is much need
splendid opportunity for the establish
great manufacturing country-silks.
cottons. rugs. pOrcelains, jewelry and in
Vulnerable other things in which design
is of prime importance are manufactured
here in great quantities. To make these
products of the highest value some
knowledge Of art is essential. This can
only come by seeing the best: the public
and the manufacturers are quick to learn,
but they must have the opportunity. The
bureau of manufactures does something
toward this end by securing from abroad
the best examples of patterns and circu-
lating them as exhibits among the ma nu-
facturers. The National Museum CO.
operating with the bureau of manu-
features and the Museum of Art. could
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Of them have the desire to grow rich.
Johnny Gamble certainly had the advan-
tage of remarkably good luck all through
his endeavor to make a million in such a
short time that In order TO accomplish IL
he has TO accumulate capital at the rate
of 5000 an hour. OF course. he does II
and he gets the girl. That is the way OF
things of story book life. And. of course.
he has a hard time doing II and has
many narrow escapes, and has to fight
against odds. and is confronted by crafty
and INSCRIPTIONS enemies, chiefly the
man who also wants the girl. The most
amusing of Johnnys enterprises is that
in which he pulls off a deal worth profit
of S13OOCO by forcing a German ladies
tailor to remove to permit the enlarge
ment of a department store building.
Johnnys devices are always entertaining
and original.
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mo, sir walked around the other
stop, Louis. You're not telling the
truth. You did walk around by the office
and you dropped your transfer there. 1t
never blew all around the house, as you
have said it did
A look of logged obstinacy came into
the mans eyes, but he did not look at
me. He shifted his gaze uneasily, as he
repeated, almost in sing-song way. Il
go round the other side Of the house.
1t was a sort Of deadlock. Without a
witness to the fact 1 could not prove
that he had gone by the office windows,
though | was sure he had.
But help came from an unexpected
quarter.
p Elsa had been very quiet during the
foregoing conversation, but now she
spoke up suddenly and said: HE did
go round by the Office, Mr. Burroughs,
and L saw him
I half expected to see Louis turn on the
girl in a rage. but the effect of her speech
on him was quite the reverse. He almost
collapsed: he trembled and turned white,
and though he tried to speak he made no
sound. Surely this man was too coward
ly for criminal: but 1 must learn the
secret of his knowledge.
Tell me about it. Elsa said quietly.
II was looking out at my window, sir.
at the back Of the house. and l saw Louis
come around the house, and he came
around by the office side"
you're positive of this, Elsa? You
would swear to it? Remember, You are
making an important assertion
II am telling the truth, sir. l saw him
plainly as he came around and entered at
the back door.
You hear, Louise" l said. sternly. Il
believe Elsa's statement rather than
yours, for she tells straight story, while
you are ratified and agitated. and have
all the appearance of concealing some
thing
Louis looked helpless. He didn't dare
deny Elsa's story, but Me would not con-
firm it. At last he said, with a glance of
hatred at the girl, Elisa, she tell that
story to make the trouble for me-
There was something in this. Elsa, l
knew, was jealous, and her pride had
been hurt because Louis had taken the
rose she gave him and then had gone to
call on another girl But I had no rea-
son to doubt Elsa's statement, and I had
every reason to doubt Louis. / tried to
imagine what Louis experience hal really
been, and il suddenly occurred to me that
though innocent himself of real wrong, he
had seen something in the Office or
through the Office windows that he wished
to keep secret. did not for a moment