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Semi.AmDhibiOus Hawaiians.

The natives of the Sandwich Islands
take first rank as swimmers. They are
almost amphibious, living quite as
much in the water as on the land, and
are adopts at swimming and playing in
the water almost from babyhood.
Lady Brassey has described their
wonderful swimming powers. She
says: Gall the kings and chiefs have
been special adopts in the invigorat-
ingpractice of surf-swimming, and all
the present kings sisters are consid-
cred frst-rate hands at it. The per-
formers begin by swimming out into
the bay and diving under the huge
Pacific rollers, pushing their surf
boards-hat pieces of wood about four
feet long by two feet wide, pointed at
each end-edgewise before them. For
the return journey they select large
wave, and then, either sitting,
kneeling or standing on their boards,
rush in shoreward with the speed OF a
race horse on the curling crest, envel-
oped in foam and spray, and holding
on, as it were, by the milk-white
names of their furious coursers. |"
This is q most enjoyable amusement,
but only those who have tried it know
that its performance is only possible
to expert and fearless swimmers. The
majority of children in the Sandwich
Islands are expert swimmers before
they are able to walk. New York Dis
patch,
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A FASHION OF THE TIME.

Three cases very similar have come to pub
lie notice lately in New York City. Taken as
isolated facts they are sad enough, but rs
slraws showing which way the wind Of GUS
tom blows they are OF startling significance.
In each of these cases the chief figure was O
woman of education and culture, moving In
refined classes of society and charming q
large circle OF admiring friends.
The first was taken from hotel In an un-
conscious condition, suffering from the ef-
fects Of prolonged debauch, to Bellevue
Hospital, where she died without regaining
consciousness.
The second was the wife OF IN artist. In
the police court he told of his long suffering
in her repeated yielding to the alcoholic
craving, and broke down as he related his
devoted attempts to reform her.
The third was found dead in her room. AL
coholism was the cause. These three iso-
lated cases, happening almost simultane-
ously, indicate deplorable state Of affairs,
and speak more than volume would Of ex-
listing customs which are becoming the fash
ion OF the etimes.-Exchange.
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The Crack in the Liberty Bell.

The Liberty Bell cracked while ring
ing in honor of visit of Henry Clay
to Philadelphia. This was probably
in 1S47, when the National Wing Con-
vention assembled in that city, but
Del1sle's "History of Independence
Hail." which devotes whole chapter
of the finest kind of writing to the
bell, incidentally making a pathetic
allusion to its silence, and which
plainly shows the crack in an illustra-
ton. says nothing about the occasion
of the accident. The original bell was
imported from England in 1852, but
was cracked in testing and recast in
its present form in 1753.-Courier-
journal,
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splitting when it falls, as is frequently
the case, and then, if the heart is not
severed first, when the tree falls it ld
liable to pull out to a distance Of sew
sral feet up the trunk OF the tree, ~
which case the wood is valueless.
There is but little danger OF damag|
ING the tree trunk when saw is used
in cutting it down, but the method 4
unpopular because it takes muc]
longer time to accomplish the work.
In saving, two men are employed, 4
heavy crosscut saw is used, and th{
work is very tiresome, as the men ard
obliged to stand with their heads bend
ing down about on level with thei1
waists. When the tree is sawed haI
off, it is cut into from the opposit
side. When large tree is cut dow
in this way it seldom falls until it j
pried over. This is done by insertin
wooden wedges into the cut made bl
the saw and driving them in wit
heavy beetles. In this manner on
side of the tree is raised until the ceI
tre of gravity is overcome, then
falls. ,r
The trunk of every tree is 'sshaky
for some distance from the ground
.'Shaky" timber is that in which tA
fibre has been loosened and separated
This renders it unsound and makes
liable to early decay. 1t is caused
the swaying of the trees in high wind
which subject the lower part OF
trunk to a great strain. When II
tree is down, from twelve to twent
feet of the butt is cut of, according
the solidity of the wood The top
cut off and the tree is drawn to tt
river, where it becomes a part OF
raft, destined for some distant shll
yard. Some of the trees in these TO
ssts are of immense proportions, az
it is not infrequently the case that on
is cut down and found to be holoy
the cavity being large enough to :
nit of man standing upright In
Trees are often found there that mea
ure from twelve to fifteen feet in dia1
eter. American Agriculturist.
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The Suffrage W0man's Flag.

The illustration represents the e
purgated edition of the United Stat
flag which was adopted by the wom11
sufragists convened few weeks a
in Philadelphia, in general convention
It is to be the standard under whii
they will fight their battles for the bd
lot. Every State that does not conce|
suffrage to women has had its ST
eliminated from the flag. Only ty
States-Wyoming and Kansas, whl|
grant suffrage to women-are recd
nized on the flag. Two other Stat
Nebraska and South Dakota--whl|
will consider the question shortly a
family outlined by stars. Lille 1
yereux Blake remarked as the flag v
unfurled at the convention tt
"Women were now without a countr
and that the rallying-cry of the 3
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EVILS OF MODERATE DRINKING.

The late George W. Chllds was a strong
temperance man, and was especially opposed
reported to have said:
II cannot lay too great stress on the mat
ter of strict temperance. Drinking beer,
wine or spirits Is q useless and dangerous
habit. II does 10 good, and If the habit is
continued it Is almost sure to lead to de-
struction and death. Taste not Touch not
Handle not. You should have courage to
say No II you are asked to drink. In look
ing back over my life can recall many OF
the best and most promising OF my COM
panions who were ruined by the habit OF
drinking, not one OF whom ever imagined
that he would be wrecked in mind and body,
and eventually fill drunkard's grave. There
is no safety in moderate drinking every one
who touches it at all is in danger"
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Poultry in Miniature.

These tiny specimens of poultry
are, on account their size, very popu-
lar as pets for children; but they are
also profitable fowl, and repay all
trouble and expense. They require
little room, are quite hardy and con-
tented in confinement, and are small
eaters and excellent layers. OF
course, from their size much cannot
be expected from them in the way of
flesh. but what meat they do furnish
is very delicate and fine favored.
Their eggs are considered to be par
ticularly good for invalids.
The principal varieties of bantams
are the game, rose.combed black, rose
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CHAPTER III.
TWO BROTHERS.

While these things were occurring in
Mrs. Warringham's boudoir, DR.. Ralph
Warringham was sitting in his study.
The window near which he sat was open
and fragrant breeze from the garden
mingled with the perfumes Of his
havana The book which he tried
to persuade himself he was reading lay
on his knees, while his eyes rarely
llanced over its lines, but oftener fol-
lowed the blue curls OF cigar smoke as
they vanished in the distance. There
was an expression Of contentment upon
the young mans face, and sometimes a
faint smile for an instant lnoved the
corners of his mouth.
Ralph Warringham was happy.
Who would not be happy two days
after he had been assured by the pref
tiest, cleverest, loveliest girl on earth
that she loved him more than her life
and tha. she would be his forever?
Ralph did not doubt for moment that
Miss Lyons professions of love were sim
cere. Other actresses might be tickle,
but his Lucy was purity and constancy
personifed. He was ready to challenge
the world to mortal combat for her fair
name
Such is the blindness of ihfatuation.
AS be sat musing, his imagination re-
called the form, of his beloved. All,
well he remembered every smile, every
graceful feature And would he ever
forget any Of those sweet words that
filed his soul with unutterable happi'
ness? He had first seen and admired
Miss Lucy Lyon as she appeared on the
stage in her various roles Of light COM
edy. Her youth and beauty, as well as
her clever, lively play, captlyated him,
and he obtained All introduction. She
| proved to be as charming in the green
ruom as On the boards, and he sought
and easily gained permission to call upon
| her at her hotel. 1t was but short
| time before he became quite intimate
with her. 1t must not be thought, how
ever, that she permitted any familiarities
on his part She was propriety itself in
her conduct toward him, and this cnly
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tables of every shape and size are seen.
Those that have q double stand are
found to be more convenient, and such
q one can be easily made from two
barrel covers turned so that the rim
will stand up, and secured by four
broom stick legs, which are screwed
into the covers, says the Household.
If this table is painted with the
ivory white enamel paint that is now
so popular for furniture, the rims OF
the covers lined with gilt paint, and a
few lines of the gilt stripping the legs
at the top and bottom, it will be very
handsome and serviceable.
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combed white, golden and silver Sc
bright, booted white, Nankin, Pepkin
and Japanese.
Game bantams were produced by
crossing the English fowl with the
bantam, and by breeding in-and-in
until the desired size was obtained.
There are now about as many varieties
of game bantams as there are Of the
game breed.
The rose-combed black and white
bantams are two of the most beautiful
and best laying varieties. The birds
when young are rather delicate, owing
to rapid feathering. The black variety
is the black Hamburg fowl in minia-
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The Nankin and Pekin bantams are
Chinese varieties, which resemble
each other, the plumage Of the former
being somewhat darker and the tail
feathers tipped with black. The
Pekin is practicallya diminutive buff
Cochin.
The Japanese bantam shows by its
name it's origin. The breed is gener-
ally considered the most beautiful
among bantams. The plumage is pure
white, except the tail, which is black,
with delicate white tracing around
each feather. The eggs rank with the
rose-combed varieties in peculiar deli
cacy of flavor.
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Cesar Killed by a Bowie Knife.

A wealthy Texan rancher recently
rejected an expensive painting which
he had ordered, because 1t did not
come up to his idea of proper treat
ment. The subject was the assasslna-
ton of julius Cesar. The Texan OBJ
iected to the dagger. He wanted a
bowie knife, and bowie knife it had
to be before he would pay a nickel
Mail and Express.
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ture. Their eggs are large in proper
tion to the size of the bird.
The golden and silver Sebrlghts are
two varieties originated at the begin
ming of this century by Sir John Sc
bright by crossing different breeds,
the first cross being between common
bantam and Polish fowl. The tail is
entirely unlike that of bantams in
general, being square and expanded,
and the feathers broadening towards
the ends.
The booted white is the oldest
known bantam breed. They are very
tame and hardy, with pure white
plumage, which is very liable to get
sunburned unless given shelteredrun.
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Ginghanls in Favor.

Ginghams are to be worn more than
ever. Crinkled effects, like crepon,
in shades of green, violet and yellow,
sell from thirty-fve cents to fifty cents
a yard. The dotted ginghams are
novelties. They are sixty-cents a
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TIE OLD ANCHOR.

il has never been disturbed. 1t is said
that during the Revolution some Brit
ish sailors left the anchor in the sand,
where it was finally discovered by
some wandering Brooklynites and
brought after many years to Prospect
Park. The uppermost part is worn
smooth by people who have placed
their hands upon or leaning against It,
while the lower end has been eaten
from it's original shape by rust. New
York Recorder
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ward. An ecru gingham will be
sprinkled with brown, dark blue or
green dots, and made up with cream
tinted lace and moire ribbons to
match the dot. A gingham almost
dressy enough to be worn at a garden
party is woven with bands of wide
lace insertion. It comes in all the
new delicate shades, and sells for fifty
cents yard. The plaid gingham is
out of style, and revers have quite out
grown their popularity. New York
World.
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A Ouaint Old Anchor.

Upon approaching the boathouse in
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, and lying
a little to the left of the walk, one
will see an old, rust eaten anchor re-
clining partly against the bank, and
partly against an electric light pole.
This old relic was found upon Pros
pect Park property at Coney Island
and brought some twelve years ago to
its present resting place, from which
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TEMPERANCE,
ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY

Sir BENJAMIN Richardson, in an address on
athletic Life" says that abstinence from
alcoholic fluid is absolutely necessary. GAS
long as you are in course OF training don't
touch the hurtful thing. It will undermine
Ill the qualities on which you depend for
success, will injure your precision, your de-
.ision, your presence Of mind, and your
endurance"
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-s P
journal.

Iron ore is mined in thirteen de-
partments in France, the total num-
ber of mines or workings in activity
being about sixty. The total produc-
ton of iron ore of all kinds is about
100000 tons q year, the average
value of which at the place of produc-
tion is given at seventy cents.
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". C. T. o.

The Outlook says ''The W. c. T. q. has
|or a name which has gone to the ends OF
the earth, synonym for whatsoever is pure,
and has translated its high principles into
The languages Of the world. The w. C. T. Q.
ias developed a rounded earnest woman.
rood, and brought to worthy fame some Of
the best known women Of to-day, while its
leader easily stands pre-eminent in the place
she holds and the work she has done for
her country and her time"
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A Homemade Tea.Table.

Now that the fashion of offering tea
to afternoon callers is so general, tea
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The Egyptians, 1000 years bef
Christ, had hoes made of bone, v
wooden handles.
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blowing the cigarette smoke from his
mouth. malicious smile made his feat
ures almost repulsive.
"That's a pretty good cigarette" was
the remark with which he broke the ST.
lence at last.
81 am glad you like It," was Ralph's
distracted answer. His brothers sage
remark was not interesting enough to
draw him away from his thoughts OF
love.
Nor did the next attempt with which
Walter tried to begin conversation have
the desired effect
"By the way" he said, "I heard
devilish good joke at the club to-day"
But all the answer he got from Ralph
was a careless, ais that so?"
Waiter evidently was determined to
have conversation. His brothers list
lessness did not deter him from further
attemutS.
ats joke on you," he said, impress
sively.
"Is it possible?"
Even this information failed to rouse
the lovelorn swain.
Walters patience was at an end. He
raised himself from his recumbent posi-
tion, and, directing a searching glance
at his brother, while his lips were curled
by malignant smile, he said:
"Thc fellows at the club say you are
going to marry Lucy Lyon"
The shot had hit the mark. Ralph
suddenly became interested in the con-
versation. The blood left his face until
his features became as pal!id as death
But he still kept his silence, listening
now, however, with eager attention,
when Walter continued, apparently with
the greatest carelessneSs, as he languld'
" returned to his former recumbent at
titudc:
"Don't you know, Ralph, it serves you
right. When Miss Lyon was here the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-03-27
BOARD OF TRADE MERTINC-.

There will be q meeting Of the
board oftrade tonight for tho pur.
pose Of determining whether or moi
that organization shall be perpetuatsd
It seems that come Of our people Ars
toe Apathctic for their own good. As
long as they are not taxed to deiray
the expenses Of maintainiry ! this im-
pOrtant organization it 10 all right.
However, when they have to 60
down in their own pockets to meet
urgent demands for public improve
mentO it 10 all wrong. 1t 10 shamO to
allow the board Of trade to die. 1t
has demo much good for ArdmOrs
and 10 just now In position to do
more il its members will arouse from
their lethargic slumbsr and 60 about
its ,perpetuation with renewed do
termination. Go out tonight and do
your duty - lou see il.
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CAvENER-NARERs.

Married, 1t the Jron Store this after
noon, Rev. JIM. CIaypoOI Oficiasing,
Jack Cavener to- Mrs. Lula Nabers.
Tho groom and bride hail from
Berwgu and are we'll known to q
large circle Of friends. There was %
bit Of romance connected with this
union Of hearts. The bride had be-
fore been welded and separated
from her husband. Divorce pro-
ceedings had been instituted and the
decree granting separation was hand
ed down only IA hour before she re.
entered into the SOlem vows of matri-
mOnial obligations. After brother
ClayPoOl had pronounced the words
making them husband and wife Capt.
Gait stepped forward and in behalf
Of the Iron Store and it's employees
presented them with . beautiful hand
painted lamp. The presentation
speech was an able sEort sparkling
with sentiment and q deep feeling Of
the situation. It was the unanim0us
expression Of these present that the
captain acquitted himself with hon.
Ors highly complimentary to the &C
casion.
The Farmers, aGerehants and Me-
ehanics Autual Benevolent Associa-
ton presented them with Q rocking
chair and q handsome painting &C
compauied BY some appropriate re-
marks from Col. Bruce Wko like Capt.
Gait did himself handsomoly and
almost brought tears TO the thankful
eyes Of the happy couple.
The Ardmoreste extends to the
happy couple ItB congratulatiOns and
trusts that the yoke With which they
have yoked themselves May never
prove CALLING to their susceptible
hearts.
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COURT PRocEEDINas,..

Court convened yesterday morn.
Ing Judge Stuart presiding. Most
of the day was taken up in arguing
motions. demurrers, and inter.,
pleas.
The bond Of the custodian of the
pr perty Of the man johnson Who
was murdernd near Buckhorn some
months since was BY order Of the
court raited iron $50 to $500.
Injunction suit of T. 81. Martiu'
W. Sam LaLgdon was sustained.
Same order in thepease Of Britton
ve. COriey.
n. v. Waller VS.. Smith still on
tlial.
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A woMAN's orINIoN OF NAN

Man 10 naturally selfish, dominecr
ing and mean.
Mans love is like the moon's phases
changing daily.
When . man vows he loves you
only, It may be thas be has another
womaO'S picture la hia pocket.
Men think women are fOols-wo-
men know men arc.
Man 10 devotion before marriage
and indifference afterward.
No man ever teiIs his wife. her
maid 10 good looking.
Men are Iniscrs 10 their wives.
The men make marriage lottery
they are so many blanks among
them.
Ne man. can define love. Woman
lives It.
You cannot recognize the lover ak
months after he IL married.
lGan talks abSut his honor--thsre 10
little Of IL in evidence In his treat
menf Of woman.
Marriage is ia . man . partnership
in which he assigns his wife the
harder work aud the less pay.
The best way 20 manage man IL
to lot him alone.
Men aiwass expect mere from
women than they are willing men
should expees from them. /.
A naan's heart 10 cheaper than q
wOmaai.-PhiiAdelphia Call.
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Coquet Sets cheap ct Londou's,

There was . Sensational killing
Sunday morning in Okia6oma City,
i'm which Hank CunAingham passed
in bis checks ct tae hands OF william
Mcclure. The killing waf considered
jUstiaAblG and Mcclure was die.
charged.
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SOME PRICES.
Try wySc thiO week.

Try WySe this week.
20 Ibe. granulated sugar, 81
5 ID. cans tomatoes, 10 G. Il
5 III. cana pie peaches, 10 c.
Yellow salmon. per can, ~ l-9-e..
Best leaf lard, per Ib. 10 6.
Good m0llasees, IS centS6; eialbi
Assorted Cal. fruits 8I.76'6 d..
Everythimg fresh.
Come early and secure bArifItihs.
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FOR RENT.

A dwelling house and also thrsa
rooms In the rear Of Mrs. Rawlings
millinery storo, suitable for . small
family or competent dress. maker.
Rent must be paid in advance. Apply
10 w. H.. Rawlings. - e
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Attention 10 called to the marginal
lad" Of d. B. Walker, the man who
lIves to dye and dyes to live. He is
recommended - IA artist IN his line
and proposes to do business perman-
emily /, ArdmOre. Read bis "nd'
and give him yUar, patronage.
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Mr. and Ara G. L. AEdeFson passed
through thiS mornibg enr61tb -
6sa Francisco on1heif btiasa touf anA
TO attend ths mid-wihter fkir. TheF
did met anAbund6 their eomlne, hands
th6fe were sons ct the depot tb'exa
tend congratulations.
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Stop at the Bush House Dorthwee,
Of the court houss for tho 9nest meals
to be had In Ardmore.. 81
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Nrs:T. n. PaFksf We dFSI' glad to-
slate today ilriEpI6Sed:fxdh Her CON.
dfti6h Of yesterday
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Tbs work Oh the hotSI g;ScSSs brave
~ en- and the walls are ahsdiAing
magnificent ptoboFli6Ki::. p
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FREE CAPS.

A fine esp given freeto every boy
who makes . purchase at the Book
Store. A.
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Messrs. BOhart Brothers, Of Piiraell,
are In the city attending court.
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Capt. Nat Smith, prOprissgr OF ne
AltiaDes Courier, is in the city.
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I 4 eafpcntsr nAiakd EhcipGrd Sied
yesterday ahd Whs7 ButriSd' t6day
in the south esmetery.
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W. n. Moore went to Oklahoma
City this mbfning on- itnp6tsd6t,
business. Fs-