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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06
Why He Procrn.tinnsa.I.

II don't think papa has anyserious
objections to you. Harold" said the
young woman encourapingIy. ''bat
he will probably ask Won for some
information a. to your income. :"
''And any information can give
him About my income" replied the
young man disconsOlateiy, ''wilI
rrobab' : be followed by my immedi-
ate outgo"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

w Fl. adams. of Atoka, wired to
Denison last night for information
ofCorbett's whereabouts. Some ter
riIory parties are anxious. to back
Ed Evart, a Choctaw, for $4,000
against the champlo Evart is q
powerful man, and if everything
is satisfactory he will 60 into train.
ing at once.-DenisOn Herald.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Prof. f. StOokey will give his
tight-rope walking performance
tomorrow afternoon, the weather
permitting. The rope is stretched
from Williams & PenningtO us to
ROberson's store on the opposite
side of the street.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

While out riding Sunday afternoon
Miss Hattie Rogers was thrown from
her horse and considerably bruised.
The horse then started do own the
Katy track at full speed and fell in;O
the bridge just beyond the home of
Judge Hall. In some lucky way the
animal exticated himself before q
train came and no serious injury re-
suited. News.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

T. W. Pool the cotton buyer, of
Davis, was in the city to day. He re-
turned home this morning. Ee
-epoEts the town as having handled
about 100 tales. of cotton up to date
this season.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06
EFFEcrED A SETTLEMENT.

Mr.. r. Hardy yesterday effected q
complete settlement with all mis- credi-
tors on basis of thirty FIVE cents or
the dollar. He has not vet decided
whether or not he will resume b6si-
ness. The Ardmorsits aud Mr..
Hardy's many friends are delighted to
know that he is again free from hnaH-
cial embarrasments and trust that he
will resume his former prominence
in the commercial world.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

The most critical smokers pc -on-
ize London's cigar stand, for none bui
the highest grade of cigars are found
there. Speci2lties-El Belmon;s; Me-
tropcliians, Mercan.i'sa, Sight Draf
aud 'Our Best" Cuban hand made.
2 8 St.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Rev. John B. Smith has re-ensered
the field in the city of his choice
ArGmore. this time with o full aud
complete s;oek of drv goods, dress
goods. gents furnishing goods, has.
caps, boots and shoes. These goods
are 10 be sold without regard 10 COS
Call and see him in The A. ID. C5s 5e
building on West Main street.
2-S 1W,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Med Perry, deputy marshal for the
Ardmore court, had the misfortune
to loose his pocket book last SatUr-
day. 1t contained a lot of warrants
aad o-her official papers. 1t was
found later and returned 10 him in
tact.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

hon. John G. FIemming and D /.
Turner returned from Dallas last
might, where they had been in attend
ance upon court in the capacities of
attorney and witness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

St. Valentines day is not fer distant.
Already the young ladies are beg in.
ing to look forward to the time, Ind
wonder, with what beautiful token
their best fellows will remember
them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Mrs. Knight, of the city restaurant,
rturned from Colorado City, Colo
last night, after an absence Of nearly
two months. On her return she was
accompanied by her daughter, MIRA.
Wright. Mr.. Wright her husband is
ON his way with the wagons and
teams.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

j. 3. SDrai2ins carries full line of
all lle s.audird sewing machines,
cons sing of The Davis, While, New
Home and Excelsio-. He offers ITEM
at the lowest cash prices and gUataY-
ices them in every respect. 1912 it
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Tom Hart, the Ardmore negro Who
sole the saddle in Gainesville a few
DAYS since, waived an examination
before Justiee Hill today and his
bond was set at $500. He was COM
mitted TO Jail in default of ball.
Gainesville Register.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

A young man claiming to hail from
Ardmore was arrested by Police
man Wafford last night fOr dlscharg-
ing fire arms at Silver City. After
being arrested he gave bond for his
appearance and was released
Gainesville Register. -~
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

CIR. Smith, the young man mea-
ton of whose sickness was made -
Sa-1Tday's Ardmoreite, is we are glal j
to state ab!e to again be ct his pos.
of dlty at Rarrell's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Miss Atkinson, Of Cleburhe, Tex.
formerly of Okalona, Miss, is in the
city, Stopping at the Commercial with
a view to organizing a music cless.
She 10 an excellent pianist, aud goot,
teacher, being o graduate of the Gin
cinnai conservatory of music.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Holmes, Anderson and Edward
Nero. two negroes, were bornd over
by commissioners Scott Yesterday ON
charge of hog theft. The case
against them was a plain one.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Madame LiatlsaE, laysuioF Of me-
chan:cal at of dress crisag, is in our
city teaching. She is tne same lady
who had such great success IN Gaines
vile. She can be found at the Bruce
ho4el. &c 81.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Co! g, 6. Barry leaves tonight for
Sherman, Tex whore he goes to de-
liver the ocaiion of the day at The
confederate reunion, winch is TO be
he'd in that citv tcmorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06
STRAYED OR STOLEN..I

A tan spotted pointer dog from the
Bruce hotel. He answers to the name
of court. Amy Information leading
10 his recovery will be lIberaIly re-
warded by STANLEY BRUCE
feb. 6 ST.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06
News has reached the city Of the

News has reached the City Of the
attempted shooting of Mike Bruce.
Bruce aud wife, together with q Mr.
Philips aud wife, made trip to the
Chickasaw country. Afterwards Phil
lips aid wife aud Mr.. Bruce conclu
ded 20 return to this city, while Bruce
continued his trip through the Indian
country. Soon after Bruce was de-
coyed away from his wagon by two
men, who assaulted him. During the
melIec Bruce was shot in the head.
The wound is not a very dangerous
one, though painful. b. uce is deter
mined to bring his unknown assail-
ants to justice. The motive must
have been robbery, as Mr.. Bruce had
considerable none! in his possessions.
-OKlahoman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

The bottiing works brick house ON
North Caddo street, is going up quite
rapidly now, the walls being nSarly
completed. Mr.. Orr, its protector
says the machlnery will be in place
read, for operation by Mach 10Th.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Ma Westheimer & Co. have com
pleted the removal of their stock from
their old stand to the Morritz a Gold
man b.ildihg.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

City marshal, Puliiam run in last
night on a squad of tin-horns. Their
names are withheld until further de-
=
veIopments.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Perry had a prize fight to1ay if tho
previously arranged program was
carried Out. 9'he pug,,iists are Davis
and Fitzpatrick.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Mr.. Jef Ca-ser, Of MI Cree.
bfo.her ofJd6ge 3. w. Carter of this
city, gave The Ardmoreita pleasant
and f.Ieudl9 call Yesterday aIsernooII
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Attention is called to the sad" of
the city market, which appears else
where. Give the boys a cal and try
some of there fatted calves.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

SpiegIe, the baker, has returned to
his first love and he will supply the
people of Ardmore with the best of
breed. Cakes and pies for parties
a speciality Free delivery to eny
pact of the city. Flag the. bread
wagon or call next door to the Bot
Ting Works. Feb. 1w;
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Miss Minnie Smith, of Gainesville.
who he's been wishing her Auut, Msa.
J. C. Peterson fu the past mouth re-
ic ced home last evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Mr.W. B. Moore, The able mana.
ger ofthe oil nils went TO Wasiita
this morning to negotiass for more
cassse foraeeding purposes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Aaotner warning order appears to-
dGy. Lawyers as well as the business
men know whore to place their all
vertising.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

The J. n. Worthy stock of 20 'ds
has beea removed to the building
formerly occupied by Max Wesshei-
mer q Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

Mrs.r. Y. rnes les e, tos at for
a VT 70 Z; hon E.sys, at
ShefGa
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06

The prospecting work at the cos
mipes is bes0g vigorously prosecsi i.
> ds1th Of 500 feet. hss ~ been
reached.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-06
The CITY.

N6W uu0 OI O4AC0 SS0t1OhcEyS JUST
received at LondOn's. 1t.
Mr.. Il. Hardy went to Daugherty
today.
Fresh bird seed at J. u. Keily's
W. C. Keller, Ot-HoIdee, wAs in the
city today.
Overcoats at cost, at II. HI. Rus
sells cash store. feb. 5 1w
DR.. Yarbrough, of Springer, is in
the city today.
Colored bristol board, blottiDg pa
per and sheet paper at LondOn's. 1t.
Gus schiff; OF Gainesville, Texas,
is in the city.
Evaporated, fruits Of all kinds at
J. ID. Kelley'a.
DR.. Bogie returned from a flying
trip to Overron this morning.
"A complete fine Of ladies Oxfords,
59cls. to $S, at II. II. Russels cash
store. feb. 8 1w
A number of people were noticed
today purchasing garden seed.
ONE QUARTER OFF Oh clcaks at
the Zig Iron Store.
Calvin Stewart and George Holder
came up from the farm today.
Ladies' kid shoes So, every pair
warranted at II. H. .Russells cash
store. feb. s 1w.
Hon. A.-C. Cruce is in South Nc
Alester ON professional business.
ALL boys, youths aud men's g.. .
aud overcOats reduced rs per cant at
the Big Iron Store.
Jerry Washington, the land aud cat
tie prince, of Marietta, is in the city.
Cash is King, a dollar of it will go
further at II Fl. RusselIs cash house
than any PLACE in Ardmore. 2-3 1w
d. Frazier Ellis, one of the leading
merchants of Davis, is in the city
today.
Go to T. Fl. Parker's, the pioneer
jeweler OF Ardmore for jewelry and
engraving OF any kind.
Hon. NJ. d. Herbert returned on the
morning train from a trip to Texas
points.
ONE QUARTER OFF on clothing
at the Big Iron Store.
Mfr A. A. Taylor, of Woodville, is
in the city today, stopping at the
Central.
Ladd's hotel, the Central, is grow
ing in favor. Try him and see.
EG GHubbard has completed and
moved into his elegant new home on
North Caddo Street.
The Ou;ja or wonderful talking
board, the latest, game at Lcndon's
book sore. 5-2t -
The ice factory is being repaired
aud put in thorough shape for jul
working capacity.
See Joe M. London and get prices
and terms on Bicycles. He can fur
nish them from $40 upward. cod If
This is tho day on which the Dawes
Commission is to meet the delegation
of Chickasaws at TishomiEgo.
Neutrality-suspicious. in zylonite satin
and gOld-see the display at LOndon's
book store. cod. St.
Mrs. Lunday, of overlook, who
has been viHIting Mrs. Jackson on
Broadway, has returned to her home.
When in need of jewelry of any
kind, don't forget that T. Ii. Parker
! carries the largest and best stock in
the city.
Deputy Marshal Lille. returned
from Paris last night where he. had
been to place J. J.:Hnight, the rapist,
in jail.
WANTED.-Board and room, in pri-
Vate family where there are no small
children. Call at Downing's gallery.
Charlie Durie, we are sorry to
state, 10 confined to his home by sick
ness. We hope tor his speedy reCov-
cry.
Valentines-Love Tokens, uit'em-
Hards, Jokers finest display ever
brought to Ardmore. London's book
store e0d 81.
The National Confederate reunion
will ne held In. Birmiu CHAM. Ma. some
time during next April. The Ard
more camp will send delegates.
Go to j. H. Staufenbergs the origi-
nal Tailor. for voHP cl0thea. He
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26
Ribbon Sashes.
New York Post.

New York Post.
The woman who follows the
fashions of the moment finds the
ribbon sash an indispensable adj
dition to her toilet. Sashes are
worn with blouses, pointed bodices
and beneath open fronted jackets,
and in this case are tied on one
side quite near the trout. In this
position they d o not interfere with
the set of the coat. The black satin
and MORE sashes for general wear
are wide and as rule they are
equally wide in the delicate tints
for evening toilets, but upon a
number of handsome French
gowns the ribbons are narrower,
two strands passing around the
round waist and terminating at
the back beneath two rosettes, with
long loops and ends falling from
them. Some tie the ribbons direct.
ly in front of the gown. Not only
does the slender woman affect
this fashion, but full figures con-
trive to arrange them becOmingly
by means of a little adaptation.
The ribbon must not be more
than 5 inches wide and is passed
at the extreme edge Of the bodice
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26
The Woman Question.
Philadelphia Ledger.

Philadelphia Ledger.
Without directly touching upon
the woman suffrage question, Rev.
DR.. Parkhurst, in his sermon this
morning, mace an earnest protest
against what he termed "man-
hood-mania" in women. The sor-
est spot in our national condition,
he declared, is the decadence of the
home idea. The civilization that
says that woman is but a fe-
male duplication of man is false
civilization. eff you women" he
said, "want to preserve your in
dividuality you will do so by re-
naming womanly, and not try
ing to become mannish." 81 do
not want to be-little the woman
question:" he added, "but people
are delving into that question with
view to Fastening what they call
the destiny of women, without any
understanding as to what that des-
tiny is to be. Until women choose
to fully understand what is the
peculiar mission they have before
them we shall be obliged to con-
slider that the agitation will wear
itself out in time"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26
Ralnbow-Hued Hosiery.
New York Sun.

INC" 1OIh Ouu.
Stocking are no longer plain af-
fairs of solid black, but are as vivid
in coloring and elaborate in design
and trimming as the gowns of the
season. They come in every hue
Of the rainbow, and often all the
colors are combined in one pair of
tiny silk stripes, until the effect is
dazzling.
One of the most extravagant nov
elites is pair of black silk hose
with thr open-work instep wrought
with jet. These are to be worn
with black sain slipper mbroid-
cred with jet, or one of patent
leather with a small jet buckle at
the toe and large one at the IN
step.
Red is used in hosiery as pro.
fusely as in other parts of the
toilet. There are plain red open
work stockings, and all sorts of
striking combinations, especially
in red and black. These may be
worn with red slipper with big
black rosette, or with a patent
leather slipper decorated with a
large red bow. To wear the still
popular black and white slipper
there is a French stocking striped
in black and white.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26
SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1894.

There is not one of Uncle Sans
cruisers that has not been furnish
ed with fraudulent mail plates by
the company that shoots down
labor on the threshold of It's works.
That Carnegie fraud has ruined
the defences of eight of the later
armed war vessels of the govern
ment, and it is time to put Fricke
behind bars. The defective plates
have cost the treasury nearly a
million dollars, and the company
that fraudulently palmed them
of on the government should be
convicted OF reasonable attempts
to weaken the defences of the Ma
ton and give aid and comfort to
her enemies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26

The Fort Worth Gazette is TAX
ing the Democracy in flank and
rear while posing as a true-blue
organ Of the party. Has the Ga
zette still a recollection of the last
cam paign and cannot it forgive the
National Democracy the offence Of
being endorsed by the other wing
of the state division?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26

A Vassar college debate decided
that the higher education untitled
man for matrimony. This is only
another way of saying that higher
education units a man for making
money, for matrimony today is on
ly a matter Of money. The history
Of matrimonial engagements will
establish this fact.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26

What the New Orleans states
does not know about the proposed
action of Republicans in Congress
it assumes to know and discourses
in its ignorance accordingly. 1t is
wise in it's own conceit, much more
so than in it's careful following Of
the lines of National legislation.
Hence these errors.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26

The papers of Texas have done
their duty in the matter of calling
attention to the need OF good road
legislation, and it now remains for
the people to finish the work by
electing representatives to the leg
islature who will carry out the de-
mand of the state for road laws
that will be operative.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26
M. G. Sinner is Deputy.

Customs Collector w. A. Fitch
arrived in the city yesterday eve
ming from Eagle Pass and soon az
ter his arrival it become known
that he had appointed Mr.. M. c.
Sinner as his San Antonio deputy
for the collection of customs. The
appointment gives general salts
faction.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26

The repeal of the tax on wild cat
banks will set the whole country
caterwauling, and within three
wears the entire country will be
flooded with worthless issues that
are not worth the paper on which
they are printed. Let the cat
banks alone and give the country
good bankrupt law.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26

San Antonio will have another
Sulphur spring attraction down
on the Salado and still another at
Sutherland springs as soon as the
Gulf Shore road is built out that
far. That Sutherland spring Sec
ton can be made one Of the most
attractive resorts in the state. II
is only thirty miles out and will be
the place for no end of picnics and
outings when the rail communica.
tions are opened.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26
A Rare Treat-Don't Miss It!

Secure course tickets for the
Donald Downie Ill strated Lee
lures at Turner hall, on Monday
night. Travel around the world
and through the Great Fair, saun-
ter amid the Wicklow Wales, and
Killarney lakes, the Highland
Locks and border castles, the Pa
godas, Temples and Tea houses of
Japan, and in camp and battle
field of Napoleon. 5 "a st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26

1t would stand the Democratic
press to enquire a little more dill
gently as to who their own candi-
date for Growers shoes is likly to
be, instead of Ginning so much
over the possible action of the Ma
tional Republican convention. 1t
may be, however, that they are
not interested in the Democratic
candidate knowing that he has not
a reasonable show Of an election in
any case.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26

The Democratic party in Con-
gress is taking its cue from the
small boy and enquiring how
many times what makes seven.
Neither Mills nor Wilson can tell
them.
Floresville Chronicle says that
some OF the other candidates must
pull down or Reagan will pull off
that nomination. That is as sure
as anything that has not occurred
can be.
Let each Senator insist that
the products of his individual
state shall be protected and there
Is no question that the products
OF all the states will be protected.
Reagan is going west to look
after his fences, hut he will find
that Lanham has staked and
ridered them in that part of the
heritage.
The strike in the coal fields
brings the natural gas question
and its supply once more to the
front. The political gas is always
there.
The counties lying between this
city and Velasco are coming
out half way to meet the Gulf
Shore.
German has stuck the Cleveland
laIel on the recent tariff amend
ments in the Senate. Will it
stick?
Gold is going out more rapidly
now than at any former period this
year, and so is Democratic credit.
The saloon keeper comes to the
front every time in fighting train
and bank robbers. He is no SLOUGH.
The Democratic attempt to knock
out the civil service by the slow
process of starvation did not work.
This section is still hoping
against hope that Fosters pre-
dictions for June rains will hold.
1t is almost time for Carlisle to
name the day and hour when bids
for another batch of bonds open.
Is it sympathy with Jerry Simp-
son that has brought Mary Ellen
Lease to the gates of the grave?
Owens has knocked a hole in one
Of Breckinridge's fences and Willie
has gone to kentucky to stop it.
Mental poverty does not count
when man has his pocket full of
the material of exchange.
Reagan has no walk over for the
nomination, but the indications
are that he will run we'll.
Gonzales county Populists think
that they have all the county offices
in their paws. Perhaps.
Lockhart Register has already
elected Charley Culberson to the
governship, in its mind.
1t would be a mistake to take any
of those Longview bank robbers
and murderers alive.
The Brazil revolution hangs on
as tenaciously as Congress to the
theory of free trade.
The mistake of Wilson's life was
in standing godfather to this
present tariff bill.
This gubernatorial race is free
for all, but there will be no dead
heat run.
Democrats are declining renom-
nations in all Of the states except
Texas.
Pleasanton will take hold Of that
Brownsville road with both hands.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26
no CORRESPONDENTS.

All COMMUNICATIONS for this paper
hould be accompanied by the name OF the
author, not necessary for publication, but
hs evidence OF good faith on the part OF
the writer. Write on one side OF the pa
per, In 8 plain hand. Anonymous com
nunications will not be noticed. The
LIGHT will not be responsible for the
statements Of It's CORRESPONDENTS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26

The Democrats are coming into
their inheritance of protection so
rapidly that the Arkansas Press
declares that the present amend.
ments to the tariff by the Demo-
cratic Senate would have been con-
sidered extreme Republican doc
trine thirty years ago. The world
does move and the Democrats are
carried around with it. They aw-
fully hate the motion, but they are
doomed to accept the inevitable.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-26

knocked out is astonished at the
act OF the council. The thing had
grown so old that it was rotten. 1t
was only kept in existence as a
blind, a bait for suckers.