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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-22
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

1t is the aim of the management to
secure efflclent service in the delivery of
the paper each night and it soIicits the
cooperation of subscribers to that end.
Prompt report should be given of each
failure to receive the paper on the morn
telephone or postal card, thus enabling
the cause of the error to be promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper
remedy Immediately applied 1t is only
by this method that the publisher can
secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-22
That Lack Of Interest.
(St. AIhans AInssonnor

(St. Adams Messenger.)
At recent meeting of the incor-
Porated school district in Brattleboro
much important business was trans
acted by mere handful of voters.
only about % citizens being present
at the meeting. That doesn t speak
very well for the public interest in the
school, but it ism t condition that i
localized in Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-22
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Ru of paper.
so cents an inch for first insertion: 25
cents an inch for each subsequent in
sertion Limited space on first page at
double rates.
Space rates on application
Classified advertisements - Five cents
a line first insertion with so per cent
discount for each subsequent insertion
without change of copy
Reading Notices-Ten cents a line first
insertion with so per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change
of copy.
Position, 10 per cent extra
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-22
Easy to Spot Him

How do you know that fellow 10 :.
great business man. asked the hotel
manager BY his signature replied
the clerk. He is so used to keeping
secrets that you don't even know what
ms name is unless he chooses to tell
YOU"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-22
CHARMING Summer Ha.

A charming leghorn hat has a bowl
shaped crown entirely covered with
narrow plated frills of pink malines.
Two large pink roses are caught on
either side of the wide brim.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-22

Futurist silk in a charming tapestry
design in moss green tones was used
for the coatee and skirt of this frock.
the tunic being of white eponge
White crochet ball buttons trim coat
and skirt, and fichu of machine en-
broidery is draped over the shoulders
Buttoned walking boots accompany the
smart costume
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-22
OUR QUESTION BOX

Can you please tell me what will
whiten lace?
For Whitening laces put them to soak
over night in bath of toilet carbolic
soap. This is said to Written them
ana to make them clean with but little
Laundering.
Can you tell me through the CUES
ton Box, how ants can be gotten rid
of?
Oil of lemon IS said to be a. sure
remedy for the ant pest. Put few
drops of the oil where the ants are
most troublesome and the insects will
lepart.
VIII you please tell if at envy place
the temperature Of the earth IS uni
form?
At depth of Is feet under the
ground, the temperature of the earth
IS uniform throughout the year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-22

Ii you have something for sale you have
something to advertise
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-22

The Reformer rs frequent correspond
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-22

Mrs. Robinson, wife of the new sen.
ator from Arkansas, is a native Of
mat state She never cared to have
her husband in politics, but assisted
MIN in his career with all her ability,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-22

n, - ~ ~ Wheelbae optional, IL
/ ~ i &t1vE 144a Body Blu
! toos.h horn.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09
Suit Against Oil Company.

Tulsa, Okla, Jan. S.-Levi Gilstrap.
brought suit for possession of his land
and for 100000, the value OF the oil
taken from his allotment, against the
Savoy Oil company, Sabine Marketing
company, and F. G. Keys. Gilstrap
claims the defendants for four years
have held up and illegally given oil
leases to his land, which is one of the
best oil properties in the Cherokee
district, producing 500 barrels daily
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09

it is not chronicled, or IL some poor
unfortunate falls from the path OF rec
titude and the editorial muck-rake Is
not put 70 work-then the editor. and
every stakeholder of the paper Is
roasted for suppressing the news,
while tie paper is declared weak
kneed and afraid TO take a stand
The man who would not stoop 10
comment disparsgingly on the every
day actions Of his neighbor the man
who would not dare TO question the
business methods OF a rival in his
particular world will not hesitate 10
roast" the newspaper-tLe organ
that has made the town what il is
that has contributed TO the success
Of every business venture which has
ever been started and carried through
10 a successful elimination in the
town. And the man who would fail
as a peanut butcher on a trans-conti-
mental train will stand upon the street
corners and tell everyone how the
newspaper should be run.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09

newspaper. The town Of ten, twelve
or even twenty thousand inhabitants
is not a metropolitan city, but coun-
tr ytown and being such the newspa-
pers in such towns have 10 combat
daily with a dearth Of news. Local
happenings Of importance are scarce
at best and the matter OF grinding out
something readable and snappy and
newsy six or seven days per week,
week in and week out. proves a Her
culean task And the man who is
the first 10 register a kick is usually
the man who carries a bunch Of news
Under his hat and cusses the paper
the next day because the minu read
ing qualifications Of the editorial and
repOrtorial staffs were not Of broad
enough latitude TO penetrate the re
serve Of his dignity. Consequently
II my Wife's brother Jacks sister-in-
laws brother.in-lag's wife's neice,
married a man in another section Of
the union and notified the man Of dig
nified reserve Of the happy event BY
mail. the editors, the reporters, the
linotype ope orators, the proofreaders,
the deyil-the whole office force are
q bunch Of duds II tie news does not
appear nreglalr order-if they have
rot fathomed, by his important air
that something has been doing in that
part Of the nations affairs Of which
be is an important factor.
Then, too. every man who may have |
4 piece Of good, live news concealed !
about his person becomes. immediate
y upon tie requirement Of this news, |
. selfappointed, selfconstitIted cen 1
or who decides, forever and all time. /
= hether the news should be given 10 1
he public. If a piece Of real estate 4
las been transferred at fancy price .
he knowledge Of the transfer and .
he price paid must be kept from the
,ublic for fear Of depressing the real
state market. II the price paid was
fancy one that must also be kept .
,ut OF the papers columns for fear
trangers will think tie town is
Ugh priced place and will not invest
heir money in it.
But If street fight is pulled off and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09
FIRE FIEND BREWS BOOZE.

Ponca City, Okla, Jan. s.-Corn
and wheat lying sodden in water
since the fire at Shorndon's elevator
several weeks ago has turned into
whisky mash which is being car.
ried away by the thirsty ones by
the bucketful.
II is said that the attention OF
the state prohibition enforcement Of
fcers will be called to the condition
Immediately.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09
House..
TOuSc'
Convened at noon.

Convened at noon.
Considered miscellaneous legisla
ton.
Tariff revision hearing on earthen-
ware and glassware schedule begun
by ways and means committee,
Chairman Underwood announcing
that present tariff on potteries prob
ably would be unchanged.
Loans and securities Of ratiJral
banks formed subject Of inquiry at
hearings of money trust" committee.
Former Secretary OF the Treasury
Shaw testified 1T Glass currency ,e-
form commuters hearing.
Alleged Brazilian pool of shipping
trust again was subject of INJURY
before merchant-marine committee.
Military affairs committee COM
pleted appropri.i, .ua Ill carving
s93,S3O,177 aud will report It after
passage of Indian and postofficr appro-
priation bills.
President Taft in special message
urged s25O,O00 appropriation for cen
tinuance of work of economy and ef-
ficiency committee.
Repeal Of act providing four years
killing of seals in Pribolof islands was
urged by President Taft in special
message.
Representative Dupree introduced
bill providing for celebration of Tooth
anniversary. of the battle of New Or
leans in 1915 and appropriating $780,
900 for purpose.
Adjourned at 5:2S p. m, until noon
Thursday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09
KICKING YOUR PAPER.

Never find fault because newspa.
per fails 70 give every scrap Of news
II you are one Of the people who never
give the editor any information. An
editor isn't a medium or q mind read @.
er but he gets his news the same way
a milkman gets his milk-Dy pumping.
-Depew Independent.
Particularly is the above true in the
small country city where some enter
prising man, or number OF men are
trying to give the town a good daily
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09

SHAREHOLDERS MEETING The
regular annual meeting Of the
shareholders OF the Ardmore Nat
ional Bank Of Ardmore, Okla, will
be held between the hours OF 10
a. m, and 4 p. m, on Tuesday,
January Il, 1913, at its place OF
business in Ardmore, Oklahoma,
for the purpose Of electing five
to nine directors to serve for the
ensuing year, and the transaction
OF such other business that may
come before the meeting.
P. D. MAXWELL,
Cashier.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09

Here is a remedy lhat will cure
your cold. Why waste time and
money experimenting when you can
get a preparation that has won 4
worldwide reputation by its cures
OF this disease and can always be
depended upon? II IS known every
where as Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and is a medicine OF real
merit. For sale by all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09

Birth.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert
Young, yesterday, a daughter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09
WEDNESDAY, IN CONGRESS.
Senate.

Convened at noon.
Resumed consideration of omnibus
claims bill
Arguments of house managers in
trial of Judge Archibald begun before
court of impeachment.
Adjourned at GOA p. m. until noon
Thursday
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09

When YOU want reliable medl-
cine for a cough or cold take Cham.
beriain's Cough Remedy. II can
always be depended upon and is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

HERE'S a BHRGHTN.
80 LOTS two blocks north Of Judge
Russells residence on Hargrove
Street, at $50 per lot. One should
double their money in less than
year They are fine and desir-
able. See w. P. Poland. BLOT
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09
LEGAL NOTICES.

SHAREHOLDERS MEETING - The
regular annual meeting Of the
shareholders OF the First National
Bank Of Ardmore, Oklahoma, will
be held between the hours Of 10
a. N. and p. n. on Tuesday,
January II, 1918, at its place OF
business in ArdmUre, Oklahoma,
for the purpose OF electing five
TO nine directors 10 serve for the
ensuing year, and the transaction
Of such other business that may
come before the meeting.
c. L. ANDERSON.
Cashier.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09

SHAREHOLDERS MEETING-The
regular annual meeting Of the
shareholders of the Ardmore
State Bank of Ardmore, Okla, will
be held between the hours OF 10
a. M, and 4 p. n, on Tuesday,
January IA, 1913, at its place OF
business in Ardmore, Oklahoma,
for the purpose Of electing five
to nine directors to serve for the
ensuing year, and the transaction
Of such other business that may
come before the meeting.
HAROLD WALLACE,
Cashier.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09
oINNERs' REPORT TODAY.
Almost Thirteen Million Bales Were
Ginned to First OF the Year.

OTTTeu 10 M ST OF t1Ic fcdT'
Washington, d. c., Jan. 9.-The
number OF bales Of cotton ginned 20
January 1st. was 12,919,257 bales, in
Guiding 1873 round bales and 67,-
239 Sea Island bales, according TO
the report of the department of ag-
riculture issued today
Oklahoma's ginnings were 946,543
bales.
Want ads get results Read them
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-09
CLASS|F|EDADS

ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THIS COLUMN AMOUNTING
DOLLAR ACCEPTED UNL Ess ACCOM-
PANIEs THAT AMOUNT TO MORE THAN DOLLAR
RESP oNssLE PERSON.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-16
Socrates and Beauty.

All visitors to the museums OF
Rome become familiar with the busts
Of Socrates. Whe does not recognize
at first glance the almost comic face
with it's ,uIn-up nose and utter alb
sence of the slightes: claim to good
looks? We cannot hClp smiling at 1t
and yet when we think of the man.
the ugliness OF his face becomes pa
thetic, He worshiped beauty, his life
was devoted to teaching how life could
he made harmonious in every way and
such a nose must, in spite of his philo-
eophy, have been a constant trial to
him. His prayer was: Grant me to
be beautiful in the inner man and all
| have of outward things to be at
peace with those within. May I count
the wise man only rich: and may my
store of gold be such as none but the
good can bear
He counted material wealth without
wealth of spirit a mockery and to have
outward beauty without inward beauty
was to be an imposter. All the same,
TO have ones inward beauty so denied
by ones face must have been very an
moving ard our smile at Socrates may
well be mixed with a little sympathy
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-16
OTHER lists" A POOR SECOND
Pessn- and Optimst Alike Had to
Yield the Palm to the Quiet,
Undisturbed Fatallst.

Three students of philosophy sat on
top of a high hill. One was pessi-
mist, one an optimist and the third
had not declared himself.
While the first were warmly dis
GUESSING their opposing theories OF
life. "A sudden gust OF wind simuitane-
ously lifted of three hats and sent
them bowling down the hill. The
peSslmist and the optimist gave
chase, but their companion remained
calmly sitting on top Of the hill and
watched the others running after the
hats. Presently each procured his
own hat and the optimist picked up
also that of the third man. Thea they
painted back up the hill.
"Whew!' gasped the optimist. as
he handed over the hat 10 him who
still sat on top of the Hill Il guess
you're an op.imist. too. You didn't
seem To worry any"
Why should -" was the dispas-
sionate reply. Il knew that mine
own shall come to me- You see,
am a fatalist"-I.ippncotts Maya
zine.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-16
STRONG. BUT OLD IN YEARS
History Replete With Records Of Men
Who Have Done Great Things Be-
yond Their Allotted Space.

There are some old men who are
not to be despised Some are apt to
think that none but young men can
do much Some, indeed. shoot up like
a rocket, and go out like one. Others
rise slowly, like fixed stars, and as
they are slow to rise they are slow to
set.
Cromwell was only a captain when
he was forty-one, and his greatest
deeds were performed between forty
eight and fifty-six, when he died.
Young was an old man when he
wrote some Of his best poetry. and he
was sixty when he began his Might
Thoughts" Thomas Scott wrote as
much at seventy as at any period OF
his life.
Talleyrand at the age of eighty
stood at the head of affairs In France
under Napoleon, and then under the
BOurbons.
When the Russians were deter
mined to make stand and fight the
French before the walls of Moscow.
tHey put Olu hulsol dl lhc hSau VI
the army in place of Barclay de folly
General Butcher was seventy when
he was defeated at Ligny and fell
under his horse and the French cav
airy rode over him: yet day or two
after he led on his Prussians against
Napoleon at Waterloo. After many
years of warfare, those old men, Well.
ington and Soult. stood at the head
OF their respective cabinets. one in
England and the other in France. pre-
serving by their talents The peace of
Europe and the world
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-16
sET LIVING ANUS &c UIhEto
Roughly Estim,.s-. Ten Pc CT. Of
the popuI5tl7- caters - ne
Pleasure f $50 Fest.

II has been rough. ..-ar.f hat
10 ner cent of rs n .ra. d. ne
l'nited States keen IN, .r.. CIR
living NV amustue Tho GOO p-r
cent according IN th. ", Work.
This 10 rer cent iu,lul,. WHO
do the actuaI work ~ J.ausI sfuC-
ers in grand onpra lgrr or, on
cert. actors in tho "Io,;,,roate. Lea.
ters vaudeville in bu~lcsaua in IA
shows. norforuars in m, various ..-
nartmants of tho i,,,.,,-,ar.bIo circus,
carnivaIs etraet f,irs baseball MAY
-, =, ~ =.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-16
Saws Ants Do Not Cooperate.

VI. CornetZ, a practised observer Of
insect life, asserts that ants know
aothing of cooperation in their social
life I'm proof he cites an experiment
which any one can repeat. OFFER an
ant piece OF cheese shaped like a
shuttle; it seizes the tip, turns IL
about and starts dragging it in the di-
rection of its nest. Other ants arrive
md seize the cheese by its sides. It
continues to advance, but more slowly.
There is no united effort; each ant
is trying TO turn the crumb of cheese
around If we chase eff the ants on
The right the cheese will turn TO tho
right. for the other ants ere pushing
il. Chase OF those on the left and il
turns 10 the lett for the same reason.
Chase of the enc that is pulling it and
II stands st:ll. fer the ants on each side
,ounterdct each other.
NJ. Ccrnetz holds this a proof that
each ant is acting for himself alone.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-16

Clean air in the house is as much a
necessity 10 health as clean water,
AID, inasmuCh a. a considerable pJr-
ton of the air in the house rises from
The cellar, the cellar must be as clean
and pure as il is desired that the
house atmosphere shall be. in the alb
sence of any ventilating system win
dows and doors must do the work OF
bringing in and letting out the air The
impure air must escape to make room
,or pure air. Open the windows at
The top as well at the bottom. the
warmer air at the top of the room will
thus pass out. Keep one window on
he top floor open little most of the
time to provide a general air-escape
for the whole house. When airing bed.
rooms in the morning leave the cup
board door open. a sleeping room
used as sitting room during the day
mast be given a good airing before
b, dime. The bath room and the
kitchen need special ventilation, and
he living room must be well aired
the last thing at night. otherwise the
used-up air will make it's way through
the house.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-16

and an electric bulb glowed to shed
dermen pulled their cigars in silence,
save for an occasional whisper, one
with another. Father Daugherty's
gaunt form leaned against the dusty
bar. strangely out of keeping with
such scene, though the saloons in
his parish knew him, especially on
Saturday nights, when he conducted
little raids of his own and turned his
prisoners over to their wives. Now
his weary visage was relaxed in pa
tent waiting. At last the locksmith
dropped his tools. and said:
There"
The thick steel doors swung out on
their noiseless hinges. The two alder
men sprang to the side of the safe.
The priest drew near slowly, but his
little eyes were turned on the alder
men, and they fell back a pace. Then
the priests long figure sank to
kneeling posture, and he peered into
the safe. There was nothing in view.
It was strangely empty, for a safe of
its monstrous size and mystery. and
the tenacity of its combination He
thrust in his hand and fumbled
through all its hollow interior, and
then he drew fOrth-a soiled linen col
lar! 1t was ludicrous, and for once
he laughed a little laugh There
was not ledger. not book.
He kept no accounts. your river
ence" said McQuirk
1T was just like him" said Father
Daugherty. But he kept on with his
search. And. when he opened the lit
tie drawer of maplewood, he found a
parcel. done snugly up In thick brown
paper He tore II open. and there
swelled into his sight packages OF
bank notes almost bursting in their
yellow paper straps. The bills were
new, and as freshly green as the
spring itself: more tempting thus.
some way. to the reluctant con-
science. The two aldermen bent ovel
the black. STOPPING figure of the
priest their ewes Fixed on the money
There il was AT last, the bundle itself.
the price Of. or rart of the price Of
the new gas franchise The priest
Strengthened ra'n'ul'y. end got 20 his
/ feet. He held the bundle IN his hin
! fn.ers and glnroed ~ his witnesses
with a keen and curious eye. They
met his gaze. expectart, eager. draw.
, ing dry. hot breaths. Involuntarily
/ they extended their hands. Father
. Daugher;v looked at them. and 1T
/ tie twinkle OF amusement showed In
the eyes that were wontedly so mild
and sad.
Would you2" he said.
The two aldermen hastily raised
their hands. and together, in strange
unison. wiped their brOws. The room
had Suddenly grown hot for them and
their brOws were wet. though Father
Daugherty was cool and composed. as
he ever was Yet they remembered
they could not so easily give IN; il
was theirs by every right. They could
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-16

counts meanwhile. and Il could not
long pretend to have forgotten mate
rial things. II would present its bills.
and they must be paid Annie would
have hardly a cent to meet them with.
And Father DaugheTty knew. even il
Annie did not know, what the world
would do then.
Yet he smiled. though he shook his
head, as ne thought OF the free-hand
ed, discriminating generosity that
had been akin 10 the improvidence of
Jimmy's nature And now he had but
one more duty to perform; the safe
in Jimmy's saloon had not been open
ed. No one. not even the bartender,
knew the combination. and Father
Daugherty had lOCksmith To drill the
lock. The gang had attended Jim
my's funeral in black neckties, and
had mOurned him sincerely. but. now
that ne was buried, their attitude be-
came the common worldly attitude.
with perhaps a little more than the
usual aggressiveness in it, They We're
in a QUandary as 10 the bundle in the
new gas franchise. and many confer
enCes with Baldwin had nerved them
10 desperate eXpedients. SO it was on
Baldwin's advice that they determined
to be represented at the opening of
the safe. Two of the number were de-
tailed TO this duty. McQuirk of the
Ninth. and Bretzenger or the Twenty
fourth When they made their de-
mand on Father Daugherty. explaining
that they came T.. their capacity as
Jimmys nearest friends, he assented
with a readiness that relieved them
both, and delighted Bretzenger.
though McQuirk, who knew Father
Daugherty better than his colleague
did. was fearful and suspicious.
Father Daugherty said that he had
thought of having witnesses, and they
would serve as we'll as any. II was
very kind Of them.
The priest and the two aldermen
waited in the saloon for two hours
while the locksmith drilled away ST.
lently. The street door was closed 4;
the Grape still hung from the handle
that had never gone Unmatched so long
at time before, the curtains were
drawn. and outside the crowds forever
shuffied by on the sidewalk, all obliv.
ious to the little drama of hopes and
| fears that was unfolding its cross-pur
| poses within. The saloon was dark