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The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

IN technical terms the method OF computing
interest.
90 I see." said the young man, but is
not the rule unjust in a case like miner
II did not make the rule" replied the
bookkeeper impatiently. Then sarcastlcally:
'' You had better confer about It with the
board of directors
This remark somehow convinced the young
man that the rule might really be unjust, So
he mustered the courage to request an in
terview with the manager OF the savings de-
partment.
The manager, IN an affable yet business
like manner, received the young man inn.s-
diately. He quickly explained the rule ana
the reason for it-thRt otherwise many de-
positors would use the bank merely as L
clearing house for their checks, maintaining
just tho smallest possible balance, the use
Of which by the bank would not cover a frae-
tional part OF the cost OF handling the ac-
count, and 20 on. The rule had been made
to discourage this kind OF patron. Yes. in this
case the rule clearly was unjust, but the
case was exceptional.
The young man did not withdraw his ar
count from the bank, as he was on the ,ctnt
Of doing just a few minutes before, because
the manager had frankly and courteouslr
explained what to the young man seemed "a
be an important matter.
This incident largely explains why this
manager, who was about the same age as the
bookkeeper In the case and started to work
for this bank during the same year, Is the
manager, while the other man is,yet book
keeper. It's simply difference in courtesy
and tact-and about nine parts out of ten OF
tact Is nothing more than good, CO nruon
sense courtesy
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
Eight Years Ago.

Let me explain to you just how figure
this out. Eight years ago was a struggling
dentist had little business and few pros
poets. II I had gone on the way was GO
ing then I probably wouldn't have a cent TO
my name at the present time. would prob
ably have had a fair practice, but it would
have all gone for my living expenses.
When / proposed to my wife, who was
then only my sweetheart. that We yoke up
in double harness for the rest of our lives
she was willing, but her willingness did not
blind her to the fact that we must live while
travelling together. She was willing to make
sacrifices in the beginning. but she didn't
want to have to make sacrifices all her life.
She saw that other young men got ahead, and
she could see no reason why l shouldn't
do the same thing.
1t was evident to me she did not think
I was doing the best was capable Of doing
a a dentist I told her dentistry is some
thing like the law-one must build up a
reputation, and then his practice. and it is
generally a long. tedious job. My wife
thought that was all right if that was the
best I could do.
e. But what else can do? asked her.
don't know anything but dentistry, so I
cannot go into any other line of work
'' She replied that I must not think Of go
ing outside my chosen line of endeavor
But she insisted. there must be some
thing in dentistry which you can develop and
make good thing out of. Surely all the i'm
provements in this line Of work have not
vet been made
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

- YHATEVER helps you n your work
A 4 belongs TO you and should be
Wv adopted by you, no matter what
the traditions Of your calling OF
business may be. Such Is the mott o
OF the Rev. Christian F. Reisner. pastor Of
Grace Methodist Episcopal church, New York
City.
have learned many lessons from the
business world that ! have used advante ge-
ously n my church work." said Dr.. Reisner
1t pays to advertise in the business world.
! learned that lesson from the way I saw
merchants making e big success from ad-
vert!sing IN the newspapers. I observed
their methods closely and figured out that
newspaper advertising that was such a sue
cess for the business man would be as great
e success tor the minister.
Now, a minister has no out and out a2-
preparation for advertising purposes, like
the up 20 date business man makes so the
thing TO DO was to make news out Of nv
church work By news 7 mean stories the
papers were glad 20 print, not stories the
editors would slip in ar obscure corner Of
the paper, printing them only out of friend
ship for me, but news that would fight its
way to the front psgs.
- found that this method succeeded and,
locked around for Other things IN the business
world could adopt. found the card index
system used extensively and discovered I
could use that system in w!6e ening my church
work I have as large a card index and fol-
low up system as the average merchant, and
! am getting results with It
What I want 10 do is to get the people to
some 10 church. Ny card index system is
used for this purpose. find out the names
OF people who move within the bounds Of my
church, or vino can come to my church. and
then I find where they are from and what
they are interested in.
4" In New York City there are people from
all sections of the country. They are con-
stantly coming and going. have people
froTn every state in the unton among the
members Of my church. When a stranger
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
Suggests a Side Line.

That set me to thinking. 1t was a new
idea to me, you see. Previous to that had
never thought l could make anything out of
dentistry other than by curing sick teeth.
q" Then my wife made another suggestion.
What is the hardest thing for you TO do in
the whole business from boring a hole in a
tooth TO extracting it?' she asked.
q" Now the hardest thing for me was al
ways TO roll those little filings put into the
roots Of teeth after the nerve is extracted.
1t is necessary 10 fill up the roots of the
teeth after the nerve is out just as it is neces-
sary TO plug up all other holes. We used a
rubber composition for this. Wed find out
how long the root cavities were and then
roll long, thin plugs of this stun and force
them into the roots. Owing to the fact that
these plugs were quite long and thin and deli
cate, detested that part Of my work tre-
mendously.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

- ENENILA IN a savings Ddnk
with a capital Of several million dol
lars a dissatisfied young customer
asked the bookkeeper why he had en-
tered only 70 cents interest for six
months when the balance Of the account had
never fallen below 5000 during the six months
and the rate Of interest paid was ser cent.
Read the rule" the bookkeeper 5luutly
replied
The customer was sincere in thinking that
a mistake had been made, and his manner
Of inquiry was not antagonistic. The book
keepers laconic answer aroused the young
mans ire yet he civilly asked the bookkeeper
for an explanation Of the rule. after he had
read 1t.
Can't explain It II you don't understand
it." snapped the bookkeeper, as though he
were insulted because the young man per-
sisted.
Now this young man thought that at le st
he should have received SO interest on his
continuous balance Of $500, notwithstanding
the fact that his account showed one with
drawal OF 1915 from a total Of S575 Just be-
fore the close OF the interest period.
He again read the rule OF this particular
bank, and common TO many banks. covering
the point that.interest would not be allowed
on averages or minimum balances, that all
Withdrawals between interest days would be
deducted from first deposits, and so on.
This rule struck the young man as being
unfair in a case like his, and he so told the
bookkeepeT, who was not apparently busy ct
the time But the bookkeeper disdainei TO
pay any attention, until he saw that the
young man was unusually persistent. Then.
signing as IL It were a great bore TO
deal with such gross ignorance. he explained
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
Products of Inventors Genius.

required to heap soil about It as it grows a
New Yorker has invented strips OF webbing.
supported by large wire staples, to be placed
about the growing plants.
A Minnesota inventors electrical sounding
device consists OF q hollow weight. which
tips over when It strikes the bottom OF the
water, permitting a pendulum which II con-
tairs to strike one side, completing an cleo
trio circuit,
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

An Illinois inventors automobile jack is de-
signed to distribute the strain evenly the en-
tire length Of an axle.
Pennsylvanian has invented portable
developing cabinet for photographers which
folds fat for carrying and into which man
can insert his arms through hight, tight
sleeves.
To bleach celery without the Mt labor
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

When studying war. why not have real
war; II shooting at armies with q maximum
of hits constitutes warfare. why not shoot at
armies for practice to become proficient?
This today is actually done. the armies being
In the form Of moving picture men taken for
the purpose but real armies In action never
theless. When q shot In fired the picture II
stopped Immediately by an automatic device
and on the paper screen is seen the hole made
Just where the shot entered. showing whether
the soldier marksman got his man or not
The scheme Is said to be in actual use in
military training camps.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
Process of Manufacture.

The manufacture OF ntroglycern is car
ried on under rather primitive conditions.
There is nothing complicated in the way Of
machinery. Common. ordinary glycerin is
used and the mixture OF nitric and sulphuric
acids is allowed to run into a tank which has
been equipped with cooling coils for the pur-
pose. keeping the temperature at a g!ver
point
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
Three Wheeled Ash Cart.

Anew York concern was in need Of power
wagon to haul ashes about a big plant. There
WAS no type available that could turn short
enough and maneuver about the crowded
yards with sufficient freedom. so the firm
built its own motor truck from an old dump
wagon. and a new type Of machine, as shown.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
A Window Ventilator

The window ventilator shown in the draw
ing fits in the window sill under the sash,
and. while keeping out drafts. let's in plenty
of fresh air. This enters through a sort
of hood outside. through a dust screen, and
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
A Rake for Gathering Leaves.

holder SO that as the raking process is con-
tlnued the grass. leaves, and litter collect in
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
A Pneumatic Butchers Cleaver.

Pneumatic hammers and riveters are old.
The most recent pneumatic tool is q butch
er's clesver, shown In the drawing. This
has q handle at the side,and an iron pipe and
inlet operated by the finger. On pressing the
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

II told my wife how dislIked that part OF
the work and again she made a suggestion:
It sounds like little thing she said hesi-
tatingly, but IT might do as beginning.
Why not manufacture quantities of these
plugs, as you call them, by the wholesale and
sell them to other dentists? II you detest
making them so much. then other dentists
must feel the same way about II. They're
SO small. though. 1 don't suppose there
would be much money In making them. but
ct least it would be start
Well sir. did as she suggested, and
you'd be surprised at the big demand that
sprang up for those little contrivances. They
were small thing, as my wife said, but
every dentist in the country wanted them. 1t
wasn't long until they actually began bring
ing me IN considerable money. I'm still
making them and they're still a profitable
proposition.
Becomes Extensive Manufacturer.
That was only the beginning. though, as
my wife had suggested From that line
began making tooth powder Then began
making toothbrushes to sell with the pow
der. When making toothbrushes 1t was quite
natural should take up the line OF manu-
featuring shaving brushes and then shaving
soap. After that I took on talcum powder,
and so gradually got into being an extensive
manufacture OF all kinds of toilet articles.
and eight yeHrs ago didn't think I had the
slightest capacity for business. Now you'd
be surprised If told you how much business
I'm doing
That's all well for you to taTk Ike that"
sourly replied the unsuccessful man, but
you got hold OF the right woman"
Any woman could do as much for a man
II she got hold Of man with the right kind
OF stun in him" the manufacturer retorted.
" And I think you've got the right kind OF
stun in you. You see. when a man marries
the right kind OF woman he has less in
clinatlon to roam about. He's settled down
And then the gentle pushes onward that a
good wife gives her husband, II he's the kind
OF man who can take the pushes right are
invaluable"
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

The drawing shows a new type OF lawn
sprinkler, which operates on the standpipe
principle, the water running from side jets,
the number Of 3ets operating depending on
the pressure OF the water. In appearance the
sprinkler Is not unlike an automobile muf-
fer set on end, but the many small holes
lead to q more even sprinkling Of ground. II
is claimed. than with former kinds
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
Little Courtesy Holds a Patron;
Why Man Attained High Position.
Rv DONALD SCOTT
By DONALD SCOTT.

~ ECENTLY in Chicago savings bank
with a capital Of several million DOL
X lars a dissatisfied young customer
i asked the bookkeeper why he had en-
.aza6 opI,- II cap+s Ip.arast for -
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
Parson Uses Business Methods:
Advertising Builds Up Church.
By IRWIN ELLIS.

- YHATEVER helps you n your work
I A I belongs to you and should be
Wv adopted by you. no matter what
the traditions Of your calling OF
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04
MASS MEETING
TALKED.CHARTER
COMMITTEE PROVIDED FOR TO
DRAFT AMENDMENTS AND Rt-
PORT BACK TO A MEETING.

The question has often been asked
in the city recently, "Who is behind
the proposed amendments to the
charter"
That question was answered last
night in the mass meeting at the
court house when James H. Mathers
took the floor and defended the pro-
posed amendments and predicted that
they would carry at the regular cleo
tion in April.
The city commissioners called the
mass meeting to bring the people
together and to determine If possible
what they desire in the way OF
changes in the charter. Capt. Whit
tington was elected chairman apd
Writ Franklin secretary. Mayor
Dawson read the proposed amend
ments and asked that they be dis
cussed.
City Attorney R. A. Hefner made
a speech in which he said govern
ment under the provisions as pro-
posed would be almost impossible.
For instance the amendments do not
repeal the portion of the charter
which provides that the government
shall be divided into four departments
and man placed at the head OF
each, but the amendments make it
impossible to apply the government in
that manner
Nv. r. Burnitt also made a brief
speech in which he declared him
self opposed to the amendments. Mr'
Burnitt said his term of office ex-
pired in April, he is not a candidate
for re- election, and what he said
was from the standpoint of citizen
and not as a commissioner. He in
timated that cheap politicians who
wanted to float into office on the
crest of dissatisfaction and those who
had been disappointed by failing to
get office wanted to tear up the
town. He was opposed to having the
town burst asunder merely to have
some fellow float into office on the
wreck of the ruins. Mr.. Burnitt
stated that the aldermanic form Of
office had been tried in this city, one
of, the last acts of that form of gov
ernment was to plunge the people
$4,000 in debt, the commission form
had never put the city in debt, 1t
had paid as it went The aldermanic
form collected in one year $1,7O0
for the streets and alleys and un-
der the last year of commission form
not one penny had been assessed
as taxes for this purpose. The speak
er said there were no good reasons
why the commission form of govern
ment should be changed That 50
men would not give the city good
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04
Seek Divorces.

Through her attorneys, Champion
& Champion of this city, Mrs. Minnie
Gilly filed suit today for divorce from
her husband J. w. Gilly. The plain
tiff alleges that her husband has
served one term in the penitentiary
and is at present, confined in the
United States jail at Muskogee and
that he does not contribute to her
support. She brings her suit as a
poor person.
Through his attorneys, Sigler IL
Howard of this city, Ezra Smith filed
suit against his wife, Saludia Smith,
for divorce. Plaintiff alleges that the
defendant has repeatedly deserted his
bed and board and has, without
cause absented herself from her home
for days and weeks at a time. He
says that the last time he
sought reconciliation with her she
cursed him and threatened to kill
him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04
Personals

Miss Caroline Hammond of Okla
homa City spent Sunday with her par
onts at thair residence, Ctrner ID
street and Sixth avenue in this city.
Jack Hammond left Ardmore yes
ter day on an extended trip to tie Pa
Cific coast. Mr.. Hammond is max
irg the trip in hopes of benetiting his
health.
Fred Williams has returned from
Norman where he took Samuel Webb
to the state santarium for treatment
FIR the drug habit.
Mrs. Roy G, Bradford after a visit
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
G. W. Stuart returned to her home
in Galveston Yesterday
Mrs. Lena Fielder returned here
last night from Rochester, Mimi.
where she went to consult the Doc
tors Mayo. Mrs. Fielder did not un
dergo an operation but returned
home feeling much better. She Wis
tied some days at Caddo, Okla, with
re atives on her return trip.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04

moved that the chair appoint five
men who with the mayor and COM
missioners and all others whom they
desire to call to their assistance
shall get up proposed amendments,
and report back to a mass meeting
on the last Monday night of this
month. The motion prevailed and
Chairman Wilmington said he would
appoint the committee Tuesday and
would announce his appointments
through the evening paper. On mo-
tion Capt. Wilmington was made a
member of the committee which he
is to name.
Capt. Wilmington stated that the
charter as it was written was a COM
promise, that it did not please in
every particular any man that served
on the board of freeholders, and he
thought that sane business-like
amendments should be made, and he
was of the opinion that the people
would indorse sane amendments and
retain the commission form.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04
Mors Caution Needed.

An exchange tells the story Of lit
tie boy whose mother decided that he
was old enough to do without her
sitting by him when he was put to
bed until he fell asleep. So when one
light she kissed the five-year-old and
told him he was big boy and brave
enough to go to sleep without his
mamma and in the dark too, he pom
dered the situation a moment and then
said: We'll wait a minute. I've got
to say my prayers again carefuller"-
Suburban Life.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04

The House-Sisters Association OF
Berlin was established not long ago
to ennoble domestic service and to
establish better relations between the
employers and the employed. The as
sociation has a Mother House" near
the city, where girls are trained for
services, situations being found for
them when competent. Those in
charge Of the home keep in touch
with the girls after they have gone
out into the world to make their own
way.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04

Marian pointed to the glass or
cup when she wished drink utter
ing inarticulate sounds intended to
convey her desire. She was old
enough to talk some, but she had
never been taught to ask for a drink.
Mother said to her: when you want
a drink. Marian, you say. Mamma or
papa, or Hazel, or Mildred. drink. q"
The next time Marian wished a drink
she pointed to the cup and said:
Mamma, papa, Hazel, Mildred, dink-
dink-inky-ink-ink!
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04

Murdock and her friends are proud
of her triumph in her work The In
suranco Index published in New York
has observed the reports of Mrs.
Nurdock and has written her for a
statement of what she has accom-
plished and will devote an article IN
an early issue to the work which q
woman can do in the life insurance
field
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04
Holds Life Certificate.

Professor c. l.. Parker arrived in
this city today from Belleville, Mis-
sippi, and will at once take charge
as principal of the schools at Brock.
Professor Parker holds lifetime
state certificate issued by the state
of Mississippi and bears the name Of
being thorough instructor and ed
ucator.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04
CAPTAINS Voice.

He-"Ah, darling may ! be your
captain and guide your bark down the
sea of life?" The Widow-"No; but
YOU can oe nv secord mate. Life.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04
An Expert.

Does your wife do much fancy
work." "Yes, when I'm late in get
ting home evenings she fances all
sorts of things"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04
TWO STATE HONORS
HELD BY A. /. S.
CITY SCHOOLS MAY WELL BE
PROUD OF WORK DONE AND
RECORD MADE.

The Ardmore High School may vel
congratulate themselves upon the fact
that they now hold the state cham
pionship in track athletics and alsc
in debating. The newest honor was
plucked from Shawnee last week
when the Lion Store debating cup
was brought to this city and with il
came first honors to Ardmore in de-
bate.
The next interest centers in the To-
cal oratorical contest, which will be
held at the Robson opera house on
the evening of February q. Six
High School pupils will contest for
a medal. Four of the contestants
are girls and two are boys The
pupils have written their own
speeches, they are now working hard
for perfection in delivery and the
contest promises to be the most in,
teresting in the history of these Wash
ington Day contests in Ardmore.
Teachers, without exception, state
that very pretty work is being done
in all the grades of the sch/ols.
More enthusiasm than usual prevails
among the student body, and har-
mony prevails among the teachers.
The class of work being done is all
that could be desired by teachers,
parents and the board of education.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04

Every customer we have is pleased
with our baths. Tom Roberts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04
Monthly Meeting of Commissioner r

Monthly Meeting of Commissioners RS
The board of city commissioners
will meet in regular monthly session
tonight.
Reports from the heads of all de-
partments will be received and ac-
tion taken upon them and the regu-
lar list of monthly bills will be pre-
sented and passed upon.
1t is rumored that some action will
be taken in the matter of presenting
and passing an ordinance to declare
the streets and alleys, which will be
traversed by the Ringing" road, va
Gated, but close inquiry at the may
or's office failed to verify this.
Outside of this probably the reg
ular routine of business will be all
that will occupy the time of the com.
missioners.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04

w. A. Pride received instructions
today to make and install sixteen
spillway pipes leading from the Santa
Fe oil tower in this city to the
sidetracks whereon the tank cars
will be loaded. Six of this number
are to be completed and in place by
Friday of this week
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04

A number Of motions We're acted
upon in the district court this morn
ing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-04

1t seems that we heard some
statement yestel\ay to the effect
that the gas company had placed
their compressor in thorough repair
II such is true, why hasn't it been
put to work?