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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16

The Lawton Constitution tells of a
man in that place who recently found
something which bears resemblance
to a dog, calf, pig and several other
animals" Before the lid was put on,
the same brand was sold in Ard
morn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16

An Ardmore lady is responsible
for the statement that among her
Christmas presents last year, was a
tea kettel from a friend with a
copper bottom.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16

A Texas preacher asks, DO | be-
Ilieve there's real live deyil?' and
answers, Yes, sir, and lot of little
devils" If the reverend gentleman
is right the chances of many of us
for crown of glory are small. The
average man is kept hustling in
lodging one devl-when that one is
assisted in his man hunt by a legion
of little devils, there doesn't seem
to be much use in keeping up the
eight.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16
BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. Ga.

has introduced a bill in the legisla-
ture OF Missouri which would legal
ize the opening of saloons between
the hours of one o'clock and mid
night on Sundays Should this bill
become a law the breweries will have
to begin working overtime in the
"show me" state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16

A manufacturer now tells congress
that perfumery is a necessity. This
being the case, put it on the free
list and make it cheaper than a
oath.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16

News items report that there has
been a snow fall in Jerusalem. Mid
winter bargain sales may now be
advertised in the '1Ioly City"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16

The chief probation officer of Mil
waukee has laid down seven rules
for the government of married peo-
Pile one of these rules says: "Ap-
proach the mother-in-law question
with gloves on. It's DANGEROUS Keep
on good terms with both mothers-in-
law, but don't tell your troubles to
either. Never allow your own mother
to reproach our husband"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16
EriuhtfuI Polar Winds

blow with terrific force at the far
north and play havoc with the skin,
causing red, rough or sore chapped
hands and lips, that need Bucklen's
Arnica Salve to heal them. II makes
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for cold.sores, also burns. boils,
sores, ulcers, cuts, bruises and piles.
Only % cents at Ringer Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16

The rise of Bert" Eldridge from
ten dollar a week stenographer,
in a Gainesville (Texas) wholesale
house, to the position of first vice
president of the National City Bank
of New York City, the largest bank
in America, with a salary of $15,OCO
per year, shows that there is nothing
impossible with the young men OF
America.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16

Persons troubled with partial par.
alysis are often very much bene-
fitted by massaginG the affected
parts thoroughly when apply Cham
pertains Liniment. This liniment
also relieves rheumatic pains. For
sale by all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16
Y0UNG92sD
MOTHERSPi

No young woman, II the Joy OF
coming motherhood. should neglect
70 prepare her system for the physi-
cal ordeal she is TO undergo. The
health Of both herself and the coming
child depends largely upon the care
she bestows upon herself during the
waiting months. Mothers Friend
prepares the eIpectant mothers sys-
tenn for the coming event. and its use
makes her comfortable during all the
term. II works with and for nature.
and By gradually expanding all It's
sues. muscles and tendons. involved.
and keeping the breasts in good con
dition. brings the woman to the crisis
in splendid physical condition. The
baby. too. is more apt to be perfect and
strong where the mother has thus
prepared herself for natures supreme
function. No better advice could BE-
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that she use Mothers Friend; II is a
medicine that has proven its value
In thousands Of
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ant mothers which contains much
valuable information, and many sug
gestions OF a helpful nature.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16
CLASSIFIEDADS

ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THIS COLUMN AMOUNTING TO LESS
EPTEp UNLESS THE CASH ACCOM-
THAT AMOUNT TO MORE THAN ONE DOLLAR
CHARGED RESP oNsIBLE PERSON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16

State Senator Brogan of 81. Louis
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-01-16
SALE S M EN-.

C. Clothier, commissioner of public
utilities, Guthrie; J. E. Nissley, may
or and commissioner of finance, Guth-
|rie; H. C. Evans, commissioner of
public works, Ada.
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valuable information, and many sug'
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cases. Mothers s
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drug ore g.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

the large range of needs and emotions
which it develops and satisfies. During
courtship the bull and cow caress one
another with their trunks.
Elephants are very curious, and the
trunks are used to test every object which
arouses their curiosity. The COW is con-
stantly fondllng and guiding the calf
with her trunk. The trunk is used to
gather every species of food and to draw
water. 1t is used to squirt dust or water
over the body: it is used to test the rot
ten and dangerous ground. 1t is in con-
stant use to try the wind so as to guard
against the approach of any foe.
AS one watches the great beasts the
trunks continually appear IN the r above
them, uncurling, twisting, feeling each
breath of air. Now and then great
ear Is Tapped. Now and then the weight
of the body is slightly shifted from one
colossal leg to another. The huge beasts
are rarely entirely motionless for any
length of time. So
Nor are they long SILENT for aside from
subdued squeaks and growls, and oc-
casional shrill calls, there are queer In
ternal rummblings. Their eyes are very
bad. Like the rhino, they can see only
as a very near-sighted- man sees. At a
distance of 80 yards or so, when in my
dull-colored hunting clothes. I could walk
slowly toward them or SHIFT my position
without fear of discovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
BY CLYDE w. ENNIS

1t also may be stated, a certain repu-
tation we possess as picker" Miss
Fancy is the best looking lady elephant
that / have ever cast my glims over.
In career of some years as q news
paper person Gas Dolly Dalrymple
would SO picturesquely designate those
of us). 1 have interviewed some per-
sons of wide knowledge of affairs, from
dukes and duchesses, actors and ac-
tresses to Presidents and near poten-
tates, not to mention captains and pri-
Yates of industry. We have been more
or less successful with E. Ramsay and
George G. Crawford when 1t comes to
interviews. An interview is supposed
to be commonplace sort of perform
ance. However. Miss Fancy upset that
In all my wide experience have never
yet been called upon or found IL neces-
sary to climb upon the head of an in
teryicwee" tas Miss Dolly would also
say). I never climbed upon any head
before and to be compelled to sit upon
the massive Uranium of that elephant
was momentarily a position of consider.
able ina aginative indienity. But there |
was compelled to sit And there Miss
Fancy sent this message to the chill
dren of Birmingham. Listen:
81 am glad Ned Brace pulled this af-
fair. His perseverance strikes me with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

ATHERLY is DELIGHTED TO
HAVE ELEPHANT ON HIS HANDS

an elephant had been purchased from
the Hagenbeck- Wallace circus for the
boys zoo at Avondale and he straight
way summoned before him Parkkeeper
Williamson.
"Mr. Williamson, SIR auoth the COM
missioner. ''build ire an elephant
house."
And Mr.. Williamson. like the true
Scot he is, answered forthwith
"Hoot. mon. an that l weel, sur, but
wha the divil want ye wi an eleyfant
house. Mr.. Witherly?'
81 want to put an elephant in it."
"Oh, ho" said the parkkeeper. '.an
have yez anither elefant on your hands
besides the street day-partment?"
'I have. that. This is a real elephant.
dyed int -the-wool. true blue. 1S-carat
elephant, and we must have a house
for her at the Avondale ZOO"
"Ain elefant. Mr.. Witherly sur, is
nather any wool on the back of it, nor
any blue by its color nor any carrots
for Its atein'. Hoot. mon. 1t ates hay!'
Being convinced that Miss Fancy, the
big female elephant purchased yester
day through The Age-Herald for the
Avondale zoo. would eat hay and that
his parkkeeper was fully capable
of erecting a house in which to
keep her majesty. Mr.. Weatherly here
closed the conference and Parkkeeper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

This confession is made with fear
and trembling and concerns the landing
in Birmingham yesterday afternoon of
Miss Fancy, the celebrated elephant for
the boys and girls.
Asking forgiveness in advance for
the use of the personal pronoun, / as
sert with every assurance of being un-
challenged that to interview an ele-
phant is odd. Believe me. It's unique.
confess. therefore. that never before
has such an assignment been given in
all the annals of American newspapers
the typewriter is working well, SO
we may as well include Europe.
When, therefore. one Is assigned to
talk to an elephant bought for the
Birmingham zoo and the boys and girls
of this community, one is entitled-get
that?- feel some slight nervousness
not to say in passing, apprehension of n
probable failure. However, the army
Of newspaper people are supposed to
obey orders. so away I went to Tusca-
loosa to interview Miss Fancy 1t was
exceeding gratifying that 1t was a lady
l was to interview. 1t should be noted
that Miss Fancy was picked out of the
lot without hesitation by the person
making this confession. bearing out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

force and you know it requires no0e
strike to impress me. Get that?"
''Wen,g l. am tired. of this commou-
place circus work. 1t was interesting
for while. but the veneer has been
worn away. I long to. be the center Of
a happy .throng of little children.
Il pine that they be brought unto
me that [ may .haslz in the sunshine OF
their innocent and happy smiles and
that I may in my cumbersome way, 1t
is true contribute merrlment and joy
to that wonderful period of life---child-
hood. tt.r a- se
II am strong for this bunch from
Birmingham that has handled this az
fair. Say to them that L promise TO
be good. | am, by the way, naturally
good. l want to, eat your peanuts and
hear your merry laughs. / desire 10
see you in fiocks. Come. all of you.
Bring your dads and mothers, and We
will all have "a good time.
II repeat it's great TO be here. This
being interviewed Is all right 1t suits
me. Tor as long as / have been in pub
lie life | have up to this time been
shamefully neglected by the press
agent. You have. therefore. my thanks
and expressed appreciation. i want 10
see you boys and girls at the Avondale
zoo. l will be there Sunday afternoon
for while ana later at the Gypsy
Smith tabernacle. And III passing
must modestly assert we are both to
be congratulated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
zoo IS INCOMPLETE
WITHOUT ELEPHANT
FOR THE CHILDREN
Remarkable Exhibition of
Elephant Wisdom Shown
at a Recent Circus i'm
Birmingham
C. T.. COREY
BY CHARLES II. MANLY

What would a circus be without an ele-
phant? Just about what mint julep
would be without the 'smountain dew"
Half the enjoyment of the small boy and
small girl for that matter, at a circus
safely said that as general rule children
are more familiar with the huge beasts
than any other animal in the menagerie.
So it is with zoo. A zoo without an
elephant is woefully incomplete. The ele-
phant is always the main attraction for
the children who derive much pleasure
and delight from watching the huge ami
wallows and rolls in the lake for his
daily bath. Despite his bulk and general
unwieldliness the elephant is a good SWIM
mer, and In his native haunts is always
found near some river or body of water
where he can perform his daily abiu-
tions. The docilty of the elephant COM
blned with his sagacity make possible the
really wonderful tricks which he can be
taught to peiform, and it is said that he
never forgets his particular stunts.
One of the most humorous incidents at
the recent performance in Birmingham
of Barnum & Bailey's circus was base
ball game played by several elephants.
The trainer acted as umpire and an
nounced the battery as ',blathewson and
Meyer" with 'Home Run Baker at the
bat. Meyer" had on a mask ABOUT a
yard wIde and catcher's init on the end
of his trunk. Mathew SON. IaiSed his left
loot and twirled his trunk In regulation
style, and while he failed to put them
over,' he threw the bali in the direction
of the plate. ''Mathewson5 had given
three balls and two strikes when he was
"benched" and ''Demarees was sent to
the box. AS ''Demaree'' was about to
throw the ball he got a signal from
Meyers and the pitcher and catcher
walked toward each other and amid shouts
OF laughter the two beasts held mouth
to ear conference after the manner of
all well regulated ball players. 1t was
indeed funny and the fans fairly yelled.
But the most ludicrous incident was
when Baker" was supposed to have
"swatted the pellet for home run. He
started around the ring at a speed that
reminded one of Harry Meek in his balmy
days, and when nearing the plate made
slide for home, going down at full
length after the most approved style. 1t
was admitted to be the funniest stunt
pulled off in circus in many a day.
The act brought about hearty round of
we'll deserved applause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

James Weatherly, Birmingham city
commissioner of parks and streets.
is happy man. There have been
two things Mr.. Weatherly has want
ed all his life-a' Kelly railway
and an elephant He's got the elephant
and therefore his state of bliss.
Every since "Jeems' was a young
ster he has been crazy about elephants.
He never missed a circus if it had ele-
plants in Its parade and ever since he
has been at the head of the department
OF the city government that has to do
with public parks. Mr.. Weatherly has
wanted an elephant for Birmingham.
Mr.. Weatherly loves a kid. And
through his love for the small boys Of
Birmingham he loves an elephant. For
the term boy and the term elephant are
synonomous. Wherever there Is one
there Is the other.
He was delighted yesterday when in
formed that through The Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
MISS FANCY" ARRIVES ON TIME
AND RECEI YES WARM GREETING

The arrival of Miss Fancy" at the
Louisville and Nashville depot created
widespread interest. The news spread
rapidly and in few moments big crowds
gathered to have a look at the famous
visitor. Moving picture machines and
photographers with their cubersome flash
lights all lent color and life to the scene.
After few moments delay depot at
taches secured an extra heavy truck and
obeying the instructions of her keeper
Miss Fancy dismounted from the rail-
road baggage car and thence TO the sta
ton platform There her photograph
was FLASHED and she was interviewed
by the Ad club committee and others.
The walk from the Louisville and Nash
Vile depot to the Gipsy Smith audi
torium was a procession of triumph for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Chew Them for Sap

into its mouth. and withdraw it with the
leaves stripped off.
Chew Them for Sap
Many of the branches it will chew TO
get the sap, and then spit out; these
chewed branches or canes, together with
the wrecked trees, mark plainly the road
a herd has Travelled. They do not often
feed at noon, but during all the remainder
of the day and night they feed at any
time they choose. They drink great
quantities of water; but in desert lands
this may be only on every other day,
and they may tIayel 80 miles between
drinks. If much hunted they drink only
at night.
Elephants are interesting because they
have such varied feelings. such a wide
range of intelligent appreciation. Doubt
less this is in part due to the possession,
in the trunk, of an organ the development
of which has itself permitted develop
ment of brain power. Very great brain
power could not have been developed as
an accompaniment merely of hoofs;
hands, however imperfect, were neces-
sary, or else something that would serve
as a partial substitute for hands.
Uses of Trunk
By watching a herd of elephants any
one can speedily see that large range
of uses to which the trunk is put and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
.Miss Fancy, arrived on time.

Miss Fancy" arrived on time.
She arrived ON the Tuscaloosa accom-
mediation at the Louisville and Nashville
depot at 5:44 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
An imposing array OF representative citi-
zens was at the railroad station to meet
her.
committee of the Ad club composed
of Messrs. Edmondson, Sparrow and Ros-
enberger were the officials attending the
formal reception of Miss Fancy" to
Birmingham. There was no speech-mak-
ing, but great deal of enthusiasm was
manifested when the stately form OF
Miss Fancy emerged from the baggage
coach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

Miss Fancy as the attention of the
dow ntown public was on. her every move
ment.
At the auditorium Miss Fancy" was
placed in a roped square prepared In
advance. A sign had been placed above
her by the Ad club which read: "Chil
dren, here is your elephant. Ned Brace"
And the children in droves came to see
their elephant and soon Miss Fancy
was being regaled with candy, peanuts.
cake and other foodstuffs from the kid
dies Miss Fancy appeared to enjoy
hugely her Birmingham reception.
She will be formally installed In the
Avondale zoo this afternoon 1t is ex-
pected that all who will be able to go To
Avondale park will be there this after
noon to gee their new property. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
CAN NPARCELPOST
HANDLE ELEPHANT?
Question Actually Put Up to
Smith Yesterday by In
n0cent Bystander

sTIow Would you handle real. live.
gentle and ladylike elephant If 1t came
to your Department." was the astonish-
ing question propounded to ]. A. Smith,
the genial and ever-smiling superinten-
dent of the parcel post end of the Bir-
mingham postoffice yesterday.
Mr.. Smith dropped back in amaze
ment. called feebly for the smelling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
Children May See tMiss Fancy
At The Zoo This "A jternoOn

She had been here before, and what do
you imagine she did? The docile beast
reached In the car where a bundle of hay
had been stored for her. Miss Fanny
placed that bundle of hay alongside the
car and much to the -gladness but amaze
ment of many score onlookers she
mounted the bale of hay and stepped into
the baggage car. 1t was marvellous
piece of work. In two minutes Capt. Joe
Lee, conductor of the Louisville and
Nashville train, <signalled to Engineer j.
w. Long and with a roar Miss Fancy
was en- route to Birmingham
ATTRACTED INTEREST
ALL ALONG THE ROUTE
The party from Birmingham on this
mission for the boys and girls of this
city were on the same train. From time
to time persons were informed of the
elephants being aboard the passenger
train and along the line little children
made the chilly air ring with their greet
ings to Miss Fancy. Many of them vowed
to come up here and see the elephant
later on. There We're some few doubling
ones aboard unbelieyers of the tidinss
that a party OF Birmingham men had
visited Tuscaloosa and taken away Miss
Fancy, the best elephant of the herd
They were shown substantially that It
was very true and they caught the fever
On the Journey to Birmingham Miss
Fancy demanded some peanuts and she
was accommodated to the extent of 80
cents worth. They were salted peanuts
and Miss Fancy was rather thirsty after
partaking of the peanuts. 1t was then
necessary to secure five pales of water
for the exacting resident of Birmingham
The arrival in Birmingham YVES at
tended with every evidence Of the deepest
interest as to the final elimination of a
plan of years standing to get an ele-
plant for the Birmingham zoo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09
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,Continued from Page OncJ
provided with suitable home. Her
bedding will be of hay and her stout
back, her Irresistible head and her do
ciIe mannerisms will be for the delight
of the boys and girls of Birmingham.
The story of the final elimination OF
this elephant trade in Tuscaloosa Is OF
the unusual kind. 1t Involves more or
less personally the editor OF L ne Age-Her-
ala ana members oil ms stan. Wnen the
tiagenoeck- W aliaoe SHOWS were mere to-
morrow one week ago, tine elepnant Mss
Fancy, was seen, admired and virtually
traced for. 1t was sucn crying need Tor
the zoo.
Negotiations with the owner, the ele-
phant ha wing eben leased to the circus,
were started by teiegl aph.s After ex-
changing numerous messages with the
owner in Lancaster, Mo-, w. l.. Hale, the
final price of s2o00 delivered in Tuscaloosa
Yesterday was agreed upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

i
Gimme the bugliouse got NUT wefS
his words in answer to the query OF this
OPERATOR While he was waiting TOT
central to get the insane asylum az
Tuscaloosa he answered the question.
I'VE would probably handle 1t in sec-
tions,' said Mr.. Smith. I'VE have han-
died 1S elephants by parcel post alA
ready-of the white variety. am of
the opinion that the elephant couta
have been sent through the mails If 1t
were cut up in sufficiently small pieces,
You know we have already handled
some trunks
Mr.. Smith was told about the eles
plant that The Age Herald boys" have
presented to the children,g zoo and that
1t would reach the city at 530 o'clock
yesterday evening. In explanation he
was also Informed that one man has
seriously suggested getting the animal
to Birmingham by parcel post when tbs
transportation problem was tackled
yesterday afternoon. NJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-09

PARALYSIS $3.50: ,s': ::,.: e.;
DR cHAsR's BLOOD AND NERVE fAsLETs Does III
p1. CHASE. asa NORTH xsatA o.. IhilsdslphiA, le3