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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-12-19
Nerve of a Doctor.

II believe" said Dr. John M. Kitch-
en-. II was the first physician in north
ern Indiana to make use Of chlorOform.
l was a young fellow not much past
twenty-one years old, the ink hardly
dry on my sheepskin. when man
came into my office to have an aching
tooth pulled out.
II had a small bottle of chloroform,
and with the hardihood of youth
made up my mind to use it. He readi-
~ went under the influence of the new
anaesthetic | pulled manfully and the
grinder came out. | waited, but the
patient did not return to conscious
ness. was badly frightened, and,
hastily seizing bucket with about
two gallons of water in it, / poured it
over him. Gasping he came out from
the influence of the chloroform. Then
he wanted to know what ] meant by
giving him such a soaking.
'Mustering all my professional sang
froid. l calmly replied, That. sir. is a
part of the treatment and he went
away. greatly to my relief, entirely
satisfied indianapolis News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-12-19
TT seemed to Ruth as she flew for
A. 1nunnth tirnnn To hnr tnlnnhOnQ
BY ALICE E. ALLEN.

~T seemed to Ruth as she flew for
the dozenth time to her telephone
that dreary afternoon of the day
before Christmas that she had
friends in the grim old city of which
she had never known until then-true
friends, even if they were humble and
too poor to do more than telephone
their good wishes.
This special message was from
Ruth's proprietor Could he call that
evening? Ruth's ''Of course not, Mr..
Mayne," was firm. Could he take her
out. then-a dinner somewhere the
theater? Just this once, for Christ
mas sake? Ruth's refusals as trans
mitted by the telephone were all firm
and relentless. But as she came away
and sat down in her chair by the win
dow her eyes were wistful.
cit will never do for the proprietor
to call upon his stenOgrapher. she
said, with Il sorry little smile. ITO be
sure. there was q time'-when he was
her fathers cler1-''but times have
changed"
Perhaps because it was Christmas
eve. when memories. no matter how
well behaved at other times and sea-
sons. will walk abroad; perhaps be
cause other things-such as love. JOY,
peace and good will-were thrOnginS
heaven and earth below; perhaps oniy
because Ruth was tired and perplex
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-12-19
A CHRISTMAS LETTER.

nEAREST PHYLLIS, pray remember
when you're making up the list
OF your presents for December (unless 1
am to be missed)
That I've slippers, picture brackets, smok-
ing sets of various types,
Half dozen smoking jackets, thirty-sev-
en- meerschaum pipes,
Twenty patent kid glove menders,' col
lar boxes by the score,
OF embroidered silk suspenders, forty
'leven pairs or more;
That each year since I was twenty I've
received a paperWeight,
Have pen wipers, inkstands plenty, paper
cutters-tWenty-eigh
That I've Browning and Longfellow by
the hundred-every kind
Shakespeare-black and blue and yellow
Milton till I'm nearly blind.
So there's just one present only that I'm
wanting in this year
OF my bachelorship SO lonely-that's your
self, my Phyllis, dear.
James Courtney Challiss.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-12-19

but listen I'm listening to my heart
now. There is something | want.
Jack.
Yes"
Its a big something. Guess No:
don't guess. Wait. It's YOU" Ruth
hung up the receiver and ran to the
chair by the window quite the Other
side of the room.
1t was not quite minute when the
telephone bell rang shrilly.
rs this Miss Hazen?' said the oper-
ator's voice.
'Yes," said Ruth.
Message wasn't finished-wait."
.'Hello!' came Jacks voice. big.
strong. vibrant with happiness. THAT
you, Ruth?''
yes
Coming said the voice. mother
and l. to take you up state with us.
Can you be ready IN an hour?
YES" said Ruth I've been ready
always. Jack"
What came next must have surprised
even that long suffering, much endur-
ing wire. Sure it is that Ruth cneeKs
famed like red holly berries.
And even before she ran to put ner
clothes in her suit case, to do her hair
and to put on her one good gown. from
above her bookcase she took sprlg
of scarlet holly. With red ribbon
she tied it over the telephone
eff ever ANYTHING deserved merry
Christmas she cried. ''you DOR
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-12-19

LESS.
ed and lonely-whatever the reason
sitting there in her little window,
looking down upon the street, with its
throng of gay, good natured shoppers,
Ruth did what she had sternly forbid
den herself to do-She went back over
the years which had made such changes
in her life. There was her fathers
business disgrace, the loss of every
thing, followed by his death. Their
came her own beginning in business.
In spite of herself, Ruth smiled to think
of what her old friends would say
could they know what capable little
business woman necessity had made of
her. But not one of them all knew
where she was. Not one had traced
her to this great city-that is, except
Jack Jack? AS soon as Ruth admit
ted that name into her thoughts, IT
dominated all else. 1t brought back its
owner-strong, manly, insistent-one OF
the wOn't-take-nO-fOr- -an-anSwer kind.
Ruth found herself wondering almost
that Jack had taken her no as final.
Apparently he had. 1t had surely heen
as strong as she could make it. And
he had gone away-and had not come
back. With the many friends who had
rung up to ask how she was and TO
saw Merry Christmas" there had been
no Jack-Jack of the strong face. the
loyal heart, the tender eyes and voice
How had she ever let him go?
Some time you will want me. Ruth
he had said. Above the rush and roar
of the great city Ruth heard the words
again just as she had heard them ev-
cry day and every night since Jack
had gone away. II could urge you now.
but / want you of your own free will.
dear. And you will come some day.
do not even need to ask promise
know What is ours does come to US.
if we wait. | can wait
That was three years ago. At hrst
Ruth had half expected his return
But he never came And he never sent
her a word Ruth was tired of watch
ing the mails now. And her proud lit
tie head told her eager little heart that
it was not fair to call Jack back just
because life was hard and lonely and
almost unbearable sometimes. So she
toiIed away until tell became work
work that she enjoyed. She had her
little rooms by herself, her books, her
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-12-19

nict1res. enough to eat and wear
What more need any one ask? Moth
ing-except at Christmas At Christ
mas. to a woman. love is necessity
That night, in the middle OF the
darkest hour, Ruth sat up straight III
bed. She was absolutely sure that the
telephone bell over her desk had just
rung. All was still, so, after a min
ute of waiting, she lay down again,
laughing to herself The telephone
had been so busy all day bringing her
messages that she had heard it IN ner
dreams. 1t could not really have rung.
After a little she drOwsed off, only
to hear its shrill jingle again and
again. 1t no longer Wakened her. But
in her dream she went to the tele-
phone. took down the receiver and lis
tened Out of the darkness and dis
tance a voice spoke-Jack's voice.
Merry Christmas" was it's only mes
sage. But so strong and clear were
the words that when Ruth finally
awoke to a sunny Christmas morn
ing, she still tingled to their memory.
heart has more control over one than
the head Anyhow, when Ruth sat up
and looked out of her window at the
already busy streets far below her. her
heart was doing the talking.
"Jack is waiting for you-some-
where" it said "And he belongs to
you. Why not claim your own?'
Sc. o,,4 Nlyo
again. What if you are poor? What
if he is not rich? Can't two work to-
gether better than apart? Why not
give Jack Christmas gift? The only
one he wants?"
Ruth did not give her head time to
argue with her heart. AS soon as she
was dressed she was at the telephone
giving jacks business number. After
she had waited what seemed a long,
long time her head did remind her.
why, Of course she said slowly.
''he will be up country today. She
was just about to hang up the receiver.
wait a minute cried her heart.
Hearts dc know things. especially at
Christmas And then
''Hellor' said a big, hearty voice out
of the distance.
ooh, Jackr' cried Ruth. us it you.
really you?"
Eyes, Ruth, said the voice Who
else? You wanted"-
"To-wish you a merry Christmas.
Jack Ruth faltered.
Thanks That all?''
Yes said Ruth, listening to her
head. Then: "No-not quite. II want
ed to hear your voice; that's all"
"Ts it?' asked the voice Ruth wanted
to hear
"You see, Jack" Ruth hurried on, Il
dreamed about you last night. Il
thought you called me up. and-and it
was only a dream"
81 came so near it, said the voice.
"that stood here by my phone for an
hour. But it was late, and-well, Ruth,
I wanted you to call me up this time"
you're not in the country?'
"Not yet We go tonight
"We?'
Mother and l. She's spending part
of Christmas in the city. But we miss
the snow and the sleighbells and the
! home folks.
1T sounds lovely cried Ruth. land
so Christmasy. Give your mother my
love. Jack, and wish her the merriest
| Christmas
shell be glad to hear from you.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-12-19

Ruth: we've been talking of you. Any
thing else?''e
No
Sure. dear?"
Ruth's eyes were SO full of tears that.
as she said afterward. she couldn't see
to talk
Sure. dear?'' asked the voice again.
That's ALL she said bravely. ''only
are you well?''
Perfectly. And you?"
''Oh. yes. Wasn't it stnnge l heard
the bell when you didn't really ring up
last night, Jack?'
No" said Jack firmly. Your heart
heard mine. little girl If only you
would listen to it oftener
II can't always hear it." laughed
Ruth. My head is such a good talker.'
Times up said strange voice
somewhere
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-12-19

"Goodby, Jack. dearr cried Ruth.
But there was no answer.
The next minute she again took down
the receiver.
"Get 1896 again; quick!' she said.
''Hellor' said Jacks voice.
''Is that you. Jack?"
"Of course. Something you forgot.
dear?"
mo; didn't forget. l wouldn't say
it. but I must Don't look at me. Jack.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-12-19
Reverse.

81 always go by the motto, If you
want thing well done do it your
SELF
''Yes, but suppose you want hair
cut? Boston Record.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-12-19
First Aid to Cupid.

When a bachelor makes up his mind
to get married al be has to do is to
stop dodging. Chicago Record Herald
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
sl1srs
GNslds.2oc0ssslD !
~1Snxr<p
GET TOGETHER.

The great slogan which was sound
ed by the democracy's leaders during
the last national campaign-the slo-
gan which lead the forces of Wilson
on to victory and established the rule
of the party of Thomas Jefferson IN
the White House for the first time
since Mr.. Cleveland stepped out OF
the presidents chair, was-"Get To-
gether."
Get Together was the cry Of bat
tie which overthrow the combined CO.
horts of both Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Roose-
welt, Just the same as Get Togeth-
er" has been the war cry which has
led to victory and success the politi-
cal battles OF "omr friends, the enc
N.Y." "Get Together" has been the
watchword of success for all the years
wherein success has marked the pro-
gress OF the world. These two sim
pie little words are the words which
spurred on the members of the "Bos-
ton Tea Party" which wrote and
signed the declaration of independ-
ence, which held the heart sick forces
of Washington together at Valley
Forge, which led the continental army
at last TO victory, which pushed the
star of empire westward and onward,
which has made the United States the
greatest country on the face of tie
civilized globe and which will, II
preached and practloed, make Okla
homa the greatest state in this great
aggregation OF states.
And knowing as we do what may
be accomplished by using these two
words as an open sesame to success,
there is no reason why Ardmore
should not become the garden spot
of southern Oklahoma and in truth
and in fact the queen city OF the
southern plains If we will only Get
Together"
There is not perhaps in the entire
state OF Oklahoma n city more ia
vored in point OF all that contributes
and goes to make up a city than is
Ardmore. Surrounded by a country
Of unusual fertility, blessed with one
of the most salubrious climates, pop
ulated by most enterprising and
energetic citizenship all that is need
ed to make 1t the metropolis Of
southern oklahoma is to Get To-
gerner."
The people of this city have live
Merchants association. they have
Commercial club membership made
up of live wires-men who are anX-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

ious and willing to DO their part for
the town If the balance OF the people
will only join hands with them. This
being the case, why not let every man
in this city who is for a greater and
better Ardmore get the Get Together
spirit deeply rooted in his system and
resolve himself into an individual Ard
more booster-a booster who Will
boost Ardmore awake and asleep,
who will work for Ardmore every
waking day anu who win become so
thoroughly Ardmoreized that he will
talk Ardmore I'll his sleep?
If every man-if every woman-if
every chi-1 in this city will make up
their minds that they will be true to
their town-vthat they will root for
the town like they would for a win
ming home baseball team, nothing un-
der the sun will or can hold Ardmore
back. Let the preachers and the lay
man, the merchant and the banker,
the farmer, the lawyer, the doctor,
the druggist preacn a sermon each
day, taking for their texts the two
things-'Nrdmore," Get Together"
and all that will be needed to insure
peace and prosperity and happiness
and joy to all true blue Ardmoreites
will be to stand off and look at her
grow. Try it.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
Cold Houses for Plants.

Here we have hothouses. but in In
dia they reverse the process. In the
Calcutta botanical gardens there Is
what may most aptly be called o
cold" house, where plants from the
less torrid regions are kept. in order
that they may flourish as they are
wont to do In their native environ
ment Calcutta's botanical gardens
contain a fine collection OF plants
found from the northern and south.
ern hemispheres.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
not Stockings.

A certain large engineering firm
lately received an order in Russian
and, although the receiver Of it had q
fair knowledge Of the language, there
were two words he--was unable tc
translate. Somewhere in the works
however, a real Russian was EN-.
ployed They brought him along, and
he read the letter carefully, but was
still puzzled by these two words. Lit
orally, he explained their meaning
was hot stockings" which seemed
absurd, but was presently seen to be
the nearest-known Russian synonym
for fire hose. Manchester Guardian
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
Test of SobrIetv

Many shibboleths have been devised
for testing sobriety. George Meredith
who doubtless could have evolved
some wonderful examples, had he
chosen, calls them "oinometers, or
methods Of determining the condition
of man, according to the degrees of
wine or beer in him." One of the
most snareful Of these is the sentence.
Give James Grimes gilt gig-whip.
and cup of coffee from a copper cot.
fee pot. Chronicle.
Stop and read the Want Ada
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
Bonham Loses to Wichita,

Bonham, Tex. June 4-Wichita
Falls won from Bonham yesterday,
the visitors hitting Platte hard. The
score:
Wichita Falls ..O01 22O 400 70 1
Bonham ..... 900 O1O O1O-2 6 g
Batteries-Kane and Nicholson;
PlStze and Basham. Umpire, Nugent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

Do not forget the big day out at
Oil City tomorrow. There will be
an old fashioned barbecue there, so
get out your best appetite and attend
and help boost Ardmore on its first
trades excursion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
BUSINESS CHANCES.
Room for COURAGE.

There is no duty so small, no trial
80 slight, that it does not afford room
for courage. 1t has a meaning and
value for every phase Of existence;
for the workshop and for the battle
field, for the thronged city and for
the lonely desert, for the sick room
and for the market place, for the STUDY
and for the counting house, for the
church and for the drawing room.
. For courage is just strength
of heart, and the strong heart makes
itself felt everywhere, and lifts up
the whole of life, and ennobles it,
and makes 1t move directly to its
chosen aim.-Henry yan Dyke.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
THEY PLAY TODAY
u u u u 8: u :! u - y u u u

Paris, Tex, June AFTER the vis-
itors had won yesterdays game from
Paris, they tossed it away to the To-
Gals. The pitchers did good work,
but the local pitchers were given bet
ter support than Jones.
The last game of the Ardmore Sc
ries will be played this afternoon.
Ardmore returns home tomorrow,
while Paris goes to Wichita aFlls. TIL
score:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
q Denison Defeats Texarkana.

Texarkana, Tex, June 4.-Denison
outplayed Texarkana yesterday and
won. The score:
Denison oil O1O O1O-4 9 2
Texarkana 1000 lVO OoO-1 9 l
Batteries-Haislip, Redford and
Merrett; Fulweider and Ritter. Um-
pire-Markle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

No Mabel, Mother Ewes first cos
tune was not cut hobble. Neither
was it slashed> up the side, nor built
on the harem patterns of the days
of today However, it was said to
be slightly decollette.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

An exchange has asked what is the
greatest thing in the world? So far
as we have betn able to ascertain
the first babys tooth and the happy
event of the home baSeball team fall
heir to a game.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
Sherman Wins Again.

Sherman, Tex, June 4.-Sherman
won from Durant in the ninth on Tin
cups single, scoring Reed. The score
Durant ........OOO 10 600 6 l
Sherman ..01O 600 Oils 8
Batteries-Chapman and Herman;
Black and Crosby. Umpire-Vitter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

The stingiest man in the west has
been unearthed out in Montana. He
is said to sandpaper his false teeth
every night, so he can snore without
the natural friction wearing out his
palate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
Early Morning Blaze.

At $3.50 this morning the depart
ment was called at East Main street
TO combat a blaze in the residence OF
DIR b. +. Smith (colored). The
flames had made such headway be
fore being discovered that the efforts
of the department were of little avail
The house and contents wer almost
total loss. the inmates escaping
with difficulty with their lives.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
lopu French FIshinc crou,d.

1t is an esta blished historical fact
that for more Lhan 400 years French
fishermen have come each season to
the shores OF Newfoundland and the
neishboring banks, except during the
wars with Ensland, when French
ships were temporarily driven from
these seas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

What do you know about one of the
protestant churches trying to cut to-
bacco from the daily joy card of its
preachers? Next we will hear of a
steamboat mate being required to cut
profanity out.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
Program Of Rebels.

The attack to the south of the city
on what isknown as the San Fer
nando road, was led by Gen. Lucic
Blanco, and the attack from the west
was led by Col Cesario Castro. Cas-
tro was in command of small squad
that captured the Mexican custom
house on the Mexican end of the
international bridge shortly after 3
o'clock.
Reports from physicians and 9th
ers who have come from the scene Of
battle state that up to 5 o'clock
twenty-five rebels had been killed
and forty wounded. After that the
battle ragged in the streets TO the city
and the last ederals coming over
stated that the dead would number
200 or more and the wounded about
400, with the rebels sustaining the
major loss.
DR.. n. o. Works, who spent the
day in the hospital of the rebel camp,
reports that the number of men ac-
tually engaged on the rebel side was
never mere than a thousand. Reports
were 800 reinforcements were expect
ed during the night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

Rube of the Tishomingo Capital
Democrat says Ardmore reminds him
of bright and shining oasis in a
vast Sahara. Wonder what he means?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
HAIR GOODS.

HAIR EMPORlUM-Marie Coulter is
now located at 2OS C street, n. w.
We do all kinds Of hair work.
Switches made from combings--
Sanitary specialties-Mail orders
promptly executed. Phone 919.
14-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

Our regular religious corresponding
wants to Know what we can tell her
about the Garden Of Gethsemane.
Absolutely nothing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

The Ardmoreite contest is drawing
to a close-and the time is rapidly
approaching when the Oklahoma leg
islature will again assemble.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
Boys Find Currency Plates.

Shawnee, Okla, June 3.-Boys div
ing in the North Canadian river above
the pumping station, brought up two
perfect copper Tfates of the reverse
of ten dollar bank note Of the Sc
ries of r9O2-19OS. Tie plates were
evidently new, and were wrapped in
oiled paper, which the water had not
penetrated. They were found on the
sand bottom in about three feet OF
water. a secret service man is here
investigating the find.
Runl AInldnI,,c rhnn Ii
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
At the DEVILS Gate.

Some people knock so hard at the
DEVILS gate that one could suppose
they we're afraid he might be inclined
to admit them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

Summary-Two-vase hits, Naylor,
Haryer; double play, Harper to Web
ber to Mathis; stolen base, White;
struck out, by Jones G, Phillips 8,
Kerr /; bases ON balls, off Jones 2,
Phillips l; time of game, 1 hour and
80 minutes; umpire, Gordon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
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TOUCH WITH OPPORTUNITY. :

1t pays to be In touch with
! conditions and know what
things are most needed.
8 There's way 10 find what
= workers are demanded, what
= investment chances are at
4 hand, what business deals
u may be consummated, what
q property Is for rent or for
sale. what exchanges may be
q made, and many other facts
that can be turned to account.
: In seeking chances that are
Z worthy OF consideration, make
= It a point to know what the
. Want Columns have to offer.
{; Want readers are in touch
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

Are you insured? If not, see Glenn
ents & Co., representing the leading
fire insurance companies of the world
Phone As.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
CLASSIF|EDADS

ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THIS COLUMN AMOUNTING
THAN DOLLAR WILL ACCEPTED UNLESS THE CASH
COMPANIES THAT AMOUNT TO MORE
"CHARGED RESPONSIBLE PERSON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

however and the ring avs afte>wari
fired.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04

Read Maddon's shoe ad on page
seven.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-06-04
sOR 6ALE

ALFALFA HAY-Cured and put up
right on Alfalfa Vale farm. Car
lots or by ton. w. P. Poland, Ard
more, Okla 27.5