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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22
Returned From Indiana.

Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon +. Jackson
returned this morning from Greenfield
Indiana. where they have been since
last November. AT Mr.. Jackson's old
home. \ reporter for the ARDNoREITE
called on Mr.. Jackson in his apart
mentS at the WiSnor this morning
and found both him and Mrs. Jackson
delighted To again be a, home. soils.
health i much improved from what
il was when he left. and after q few
DAYS rest from the fatigue of the
Journey he hopes 10 be all right. The
AKDNoREITE takes plcaeute in wei
.ming him and his hack To the city
and trusts that Sol may soon he r.
s.orad To his old time vim and pro-
grcSSivc energy. They were accom-
panied on their return by a sister whu
will remain Indefinitely.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22
SnrinP suits

Owing to the lingering Of winter.
and in order to push my spring suits.
| will for the next three weeks make
a great reduction in prices. My stock
of goods i complete and Of the latest
novelties. Call and see them and
leave your orders. StOlfa the Tailor
at Central Hotel. l0-lOt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22
Suits.

have now opened up my ofice ana
am ready 10 furnish cut and made
To measure" suits. fine shirts OF any
Stvle. linen cuffs and cullars. suspen-
derS. etc. made by the we'll known
firm. "Wannamaker X Brown.
business hours. : TO l. a. m. 10 = p.
m. Patronage solicited. satisfaction
guaranteed. Oilice, room No. ), over
City Drug Store.
J. :. EVANS.
I-1m Lock Box 237. ArdmOre.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22
Charged With Forgery.

This afternoon Sheriff Ware arrest
q and placed 10 Jail G. ]. 2everly.
vounc man who resides at Plano. Col
lin county. Texas, charged with forg
cry. Beverly has been about Gaines
vile for the past month. and he
claims to lie cattle dealer, and yes
tordav he went TO Marysville where
he made a deal with Dee Simpson
and Jim Glenn for several head of
stock. buying six head OF cows from
Simpson and seven froa Glenn. giving
in paymant. checks on the Gaines
viite National bank. to which Beverly
signed tn ; name, Tom Moran, per G.
]. Beverly. Mr. Simpsons check was
for 81. AMI upon it being presented
today at the bank by Mr.. Simpson lac
was informed that Mr. Moran had no
funds i'm the bank and consequently
The check was not honorel. Slmp
son went to Tom Moran at once ard
showed him the CHECK which Tom de,
clared forgery. and steps were ta&e1
at once to arrest the fJrger. Cieaa
has not presented his check yet, fcI
payment. and he is not probably
aware of the fact at this time tia
his check i I,o good.
The cattle were all driven I
Gainesville yesterday evening and pa
in the cattle pens in the north par
of the city, where Beverly was tryia
II sell them today when arrested. II
had sUcco ,ded in selling bat Oh
head.
The cattle will he taken charge O
bv their proper owners Simpson
Glenn, AM likely driven home.
Gainesville Register.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22
M.rdi Gras Festival.

For this event. % b. held at New
Orleans. In. Feb. NJ. the q. G. y :
r. railway will sell round trip tickets
Al one fare slS.3i.i for the round trip.
Tickets will be- sold February y -
and -. guOd To return until March 10,
ISg5. Call upon the undersigned Tor
further Information.
/. II. MASoS, Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

Owing to sickness of my wife at
Temple Texas. | will be away from
the citv for the next fifteen days. In
the meantime all parties having bust
ness with me. will please call on J. r.
Quinn the blacksmith. who viii see
that your wishes are promptly attend
ed To. |. y STIN>oN.
lJ-lOt We'll contractor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

Nv residence on South Mill street.
also household and kitchen furniture
the health Of my wife being such
that we cannOt cnntinue hnusekcrp,
ing. Those desiring a bargain VIII
10tf ID. j. KENDALL
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22
Let Her Boom.

There has never in Ardmore's his
tory been time wrcl there was such
activity as at present in real estate.
Changes are of every day occurrence,
and al coed substantial valuations.
During this month Notwithstanding
the excessively inclement weather
there have been built and now under
construction no less than one nun
dred neat residences. while plans
have been drawn and contracts let Tor
a number of brick and stone business
houses. ON which work will al once
be begun. The ARDMOEETTE does not
pose as prophet or the son of Il
pruphet nor does il deem it a proph-
ecy when is SAYS that during the
sprinr and summer OF 1893 there will
be more substantial improvements
made i'm the city than have ever beer
known i'm the same length OF time
since its foundations were laid sever
wears ago. Taken all in all we Zee
like we are on the eve Of boom an'
we now saw let her boom.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22
a.chl..,Ruoklssi Ruchls.i

Just arrived at +. II. Parker's mann
moth jewelry store
Ladies' belt buckles.
Ladies' dress buckles
Ladies garter buckles
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

IL vod wish your lewelry or silver
ware nicely engraved, purchase same
OF me and the engraving Will cost YOU
nothing. / have an artist in tiat
Iiae. 7. lI. Parker u
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22
Furniture Repairing.

am now ready to repair. reyarnish,
refiai>h in oil, rep1liSl with French
polish. your piano. Organs, Bureau
or any other furniture, right IN yo'Ir
own houses without soiling your CIR
pets or room. in any way. Can make
your furniture as good and aS nice as
when new. Charges reasonable ana
satisfaction guaranteed.
Office, Room No. 3, over City Drug
Store. J. ). EVANS, lock box, 23i.
I'm dW
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22
AFagitive Captured.

Deputy Marshal ;. +. Lindsay
brantht ta Gainesville yesterday
evening Sharp Wilson negro man
arrested near BUrneyvilIc. /. r.. wh1
i, wanted in Collin count Texas. To
III charge of crinina!iy aSSdultint a
voang white girl nJaei Newman.
some four years ago, since which
time the nero has been fugitive.
Gainesville Register.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22
srAxnARp corroN R<Lr ATTRACTIONS

STANDARD 60 ron RtiI y INAtl lONo
Through trains twice each day from
Fort Worth. Piano, GTeenVille, Sher-
man. Whitewright, Wolfe City, sui
phur Springs. Waco. IIillSbOro, C0rSi-
cana Tyler. PittsOurg, and IeXar-
kama to Memphis, Tenn. making
close connections at Memphis Tor the
Old States. and at TeXarkana making
close connections for st. Louis ana
the north via st. l.. |. NJ. X ; Ky:
Pullman sleeping coach service IFoIi
the above cities for Memphis VIA Cot-
ton Belt Route, and for -; LOUIS via
St. L. J. NJ. < ;. Ry. from leXarkaild'
Through Pullman SleeperS from Ndll
Antonio to Memphis via international
X Great Northern railway, Tyler ailo
Cotton Belt Route.
Close connections to receive aho
deliver passengers in Texas as follows
Greenyille with the VI. Il. \ 4. anC
Texas Midland railway; Plano Will
the II. X +. {. railway: Fort Morti
with the Fl. x ID. {; TT. W. X X. t.
q. {. & :. r: T. & p. railways BlI
Sandy with the T. x p Ry-, 1ylc
with the |. & G. y. Ry: Corsican
with the II. Y 4. c. Ry: Waco Wit
tlfe NJ. X. x r. and ). \. y \. I. H.
McGregor with the q. {. ~ =. +. lay
All Texas railways sell tickets VI
the Cotton Belt Route ask lhel
and secure the accommodations an
quick time offered by the only IN
running solid trains from Texas
Memphis. All enquiries answere
promDtly by y. G.. WARNER-
G. p. ~, Tyler, Tex
A. a. Gibson.
j. z j.. Port Worth, Tex
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

Owing to the extremely bad weai Il
er Of The past TWO weeks. and at the
request Of large number of parsons,
viii continue for Il few days longer
my special price of one dollar per
dozen for best ariSto. or glaze hlnl>h.
cabinet photographs.
". &. DOWNING.
IS-Iw Photographed
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

Ladies fine sample shoes, sizes
three and four, at Sl-50: regular prlce
500 None taken back.
lg-lt c. Moss.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

Tha tim. = limited Tor thh special
pric. of o., Dllar PER dozen for bree
cabnr. DhntD'S At DpWn!nE'S. Don
DELAY. but call at once. lN-lW'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22
Slw

The work + putting down asphalt
pavement in front of Whittington ;
store will be commenced as su1n as
the necessary apparatus arrives from
Oklahoma City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

Lolk out f1r Hume'S addition u
Nprta Ard npra. II w:li IL open in
flli blast b1 the first of March- lGJ
ch5ice lots. --lW
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

Nearly all women have good hair.
though many are gray. and Few are
bald. Halls Hair Renew1r restores
the natural color, and thickenS the
~ with Of the hair. l9-lw
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

At tn, request ot many persons. |
will continue for IA very few days. my
special pric, of of one dollar per dozen
for best cabinet photos.
". G. DOWNING.
lS-lw Photographer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

For a nice. clean shave go 70 the
Central barber shop, II
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

FOR SALE At Il bIrEa;n, two lots
in Fernda.y apply at this Office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

This is a strong company Of people.
playing strong repertoire Of stand
ard plays. See what the press has TO
say of them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

For artistic sign writing call on
Filintt \ Williams 5-ImO
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

O. G. Moore, the Davis hardware
merchant came down last night, re-
turning this afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22
2I-Iw

Today was the one hundred ana
sixtv-third anniversary OF Washing
ION ; p.rthlay Who observed ~
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

For a good hair cut or pleasant
shave. go To \. Il. Davis, Central par
hnr Shnn. ~.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

Mrs. J. L. Patrick. of Gainesville,
is in the city, the guest OF her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Mathews.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

WANTED a chambermaid at the
Wi,nor hotel. Apply at the oi1ice.
iS-ff
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

Ch. no. he hasn't left town. You
will find Golledge. the timer. in ms
large new shop at l2I North Saddo
street.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

Engraving done free on any I arllcl' y
of icwelry or >ilverware purchis', )"
me Il. II. Parker. u
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

Having entered the employ OF VIM.
EaiTrr. the grocer. we take tins
lind If 80 informing our friendsand
tc ask that they give Us a share Ol
their patronage.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-02-22

Friday being a legal holiday the
bank. court and poStoffice "ilicia's
availed themselves Of its privileges
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03

in front CT the bank, III be ready in
a few minutes
So saying, the FREED went into the
bank while his unsuspecting compan-
ion go. into the buggy. pulled the dus-
ter over his lap and prepared to enjoy
the ride home with his friend. He had
been sitting In this position for about
five minutes when a tail, fine looking
woman with a coupe Of small bundles
came out OF dry goods store TWO or
three doors east o. the bank and walked
% the buggy. They ala not see each
C,hCr till the lady got very close TO the
buggy. as 81, was faced in the opposite
direction TO the store from which she
was coming and the man was sitting on
the side next TO the street. As soon
as the lady reached the buggy and was
about TO deposit her bundles on the
seat she g3zed at him in utter amaze
ment She was the firgc TO speak, and
said in rather naughty manner:
"What are You doing in my
buggy
The man now saw this was one on
him. ard turning very red in the face
he stammered out: "Oh-er-ah. /
guess there's some mistake. Beg your
pardon.
50 saving. the poor victim beat n
has,y retreat. and started for the bank.
where he found his friend just inside
The door, nearly coDyu'sed with laugh
ter. IL Is perhaps needless TO STATE that
re pair remained down town to lunch
chat d3y.-Clevelanl Plain Dealer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03
A JOKE on A JOKER.

lie Had % Pay for @ Lunch as 4. Result
of IT,
a good story is being told on a we'll
known Cleveland man VINO is much
given to playing jokes. in this inc.d-
emit. however. the man referred to poses
as the unhappy victim. and uoJ the
perpe.ntor of the joke. One day NO,
very long ago rs the gentleman who
delights in playing jokes was walking
along one Of the down town streets he
was met by q friend whom he had otter,
succeeded fin making ridiculous by his
good-ulturel Uickery and who repeat
eiv avowed his intention Of getting
even with him. il was directly i'm front
Of one Of the banks where they met. and
MS they came within speaking distance
the friend extended his hand very cor
daily and said,
"Why. hello. So-and-So, glad 10 see
YOU Won't YOU so and have some
lunch with me t0-d3y9
Eyes. thanks; I'd De pleased 10, said
the other.
well. get right into my buggy" said
the friend, pointing to an elegant rig
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03

-c, no ,..,- L.. ,,-.,,.+s
Wheat, receipts, 'Se, lG oGsaelsi eAi So
red 6S12c; No. hard 6Shc; options opened
acuNe ana Irmer on wa en- "a 80 80 10
was nervous an uayi iosrpe- tr al Ia
good export demand closlHs nIiM IA, a. ~
lisc net advance; No. red NAY o.9s4Oossc,
closing at 65@sc; December 65Go0c, CLOSING
al Csc. 800, ,,, ,.+-
Corn, receipts. yl.Nuo bushels' exports;
$500 bushels: spot market steady NO. :
8jc: No. white c6iac delivered; options
opened dun. ruled quiet all day, closing
vance. IiaT 81 6S5Ssc, closing at S5asc; De-
cember 3poG34osc. closing at 345sc
Oats. receipts. LOO bushels; exports,
80 20 bushels, spot maIhet quiet NJ. =
~ O.: options duh from beginning to end
~ .r-i4-g barel,. steady. May closed at 2jl4C;
TSeoaHlbas, closed at 22.sc
ra[, steadv.
Hops quiet.
Iii &C., uu INN
Wool quiet.
Peef o1liet.
Cut meats. weak
Lard weak. western steam closed at
e "a fS w. "0''''
TaHow, quiet.
Petroleum, weaker; United closed at
81 R 70; Ili firm Nc" 30
R RidI oiIjef s'e"uS'
MOlasses, steady. ..,5o OK
9Ss C' '0'''''0 ''''
Coffee. options opened qulet az 24IO
points decline. ruled fairly active but gen
orally weak under toreish ana Iocal sell sen
lng, lolloMliiN al i,rearie'.e-
tory cables: closed iit q; al, al '4Io points net
ADVANCE safes. 49, va -,,io+ b,+ steady
sugar ray ana rei, ,s,arGSb HlT' 94Flour.
guet weston 6 ld.c sqts' i775 barrels; ship
,oerts 310 barrels
H' W., o." dnil snot and month G5d65Ac:
stss, me- No Do , red 69a62 &c; receipts. 925S
busbels. southern wheat by sample 664
6Tc: ON grade G3065c. oo,, z,,-, -,
steamer mixed 32lsc receipts 28Sols bush push
White S4sa5s c; yellow 32s. astc. ..n,, 90,
a2ic: receipts e5S bushels els, ,e0s7c. re-
ceipts 3.9i6 bushels ,,--o
Butter SUIT r. firm; fancy creamery Aq25c'
EGGS firm, fresh -'U-tC. VII, 1o,.,ro II
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03

mixed color Of the goods. and q little
fitted bel. matches. The sleeves may
De finished with gauntlet cuffs. a lit
tie cape IS added .haj reaches about TO
the elbow. To is or the material of ,ho
gown. or may De more dressy and may
be of velvet matching belt and collar
To Do just right he cane should be
trimmed with fur and lined with some
plaid of the prevailing tone Of the gown.
A little velvet ram with q cluster Of
plUmes or stir cuiu completes q cos
tune at once dressv and severe, and in
the very best taste
As has been stated above. there are
many sorts of dresses suitable for the
same purpose. and If the type described
should not bee inviting. perhaps the pic
tured one viii prove SOC 1t was sketch
ei in pune cloth IT'S wide godeJ skirt
being entirely un-~imued. The blouse
waist had fitted lining and was cuJ into
tabs I'm front that Tapped over and fas-
tened with buttons the opening being
hIed in with plain ves, The bodice
fastened inrisibly no the left side. It's
bishop sleeves were also trimmed with
bias fold and had narrow fitted cuffs
A full chiffon ruchmg finished the stock
collar and the belt with It's large bow
at The side, was of prune-co'cred velvet.
FLQGETTE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03

the top I'm yoke fashion. and is placed
between the plcats in front to simulate
@ yoke
The model is much used for silk
waists with lace trimming as shown
here. A green and black tafe.as with
tiny black figure. is exquisite TO wear
with black skirts using black lace for
trimming
Violet silk trimmed with black or
ecru lace is exceedingly pretty, and
blues of the blue, shades are much used
i'm the same way.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03

HOW TIM MURPHY STARTED.
Some years ago @ young man walked
into a paint SHOP where ne was en-
p.oy5i. threw down his brushes and
s1id ct am going on the stage. I can
make more money in one night there
chan I can i'm one week here He did
NOS forecast vell. He is making more
money in one night now than he could
make In half a dozen weeks al his
original occupation. His name is Tim
Murphy, the star Of "a Texas Steer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03
ARRIVE.
rRANs-oH1o D1v1sIo~

For Columbus. Chicago and the West
rs and lO:l5 a. n. daily, and 4:4O y. N.
Columbus, Cincinnati and ST. Louis.
lois a. m. daily, and 1l:4O p. m, exceP
Saturday. and 2:40 a. m, Sunday only.
81 Clairsville accommodation, lO:l5 a.
m and 3:45 p. M, except Sunday.
New.-k accommodation, SA5 p. m
Js,alindusky Mail. 1O:l5 a. m. daily.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03
ARRIVE.

From Chicago, LIS a. m. and loo and
$3.50 p. m. daily. Co.,
From st. Louis. Cincinnati and Column
ST Clarsville accommodation. 2:lO p.
m. and $50 p. m, except Sunday.
Newark accommodation. 1910 p. m.
sandusky mail, 8: 90 p. m. daily.
CHAS. O. SCULL.
General Passenger Agent.
7. T. LANE. II. p. Agt,. Wheeling. W. Va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03
ARRIVE.

From New York. Philadelphia Baia-
more and washington, 500 a. m.' daiiy'
and 4.25 o. m, except Monday.
Cumberland accommodation f:o0 p H.
except sunday $500 ,o.to n m
Grafton accommodation UIO d. "'''
daily. 5..,o, "a ~
and $40 D. m, except Sunday. ana "aV p
~" Grafton express, AIS p. m. Monday only.
WHEELING AND PITTSBURG DIVI-
SION.
For Pittsburg, Washington, Baltimore,
PbiIadelphia and New York. 1856 q. m.
and 5:45 p. m. daily.
For Pittsburg 7:10 a. m. daily.
Pittsburg express, $50 p. mr. except
Sunday.
ARRIVE.
From New York, Philadelphia, Baltl-
more. Washington and Pittsburg, lO:lO a;
m daily, IL 30 y. m, except Saturday anu
9.25 n. M Sunday only.
Pittsburg mall, 1e:OO-a. m, except sun
day. and 7:oO p. m, daily.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03

NEW YORK. December Pig iron,
Copper. easy; brokers' $l1 co; exchange
$40 sfNu H.
Lead. quiet. .e,,,o
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03
DRY GOODS.
METAL MARKETS.

FALL RIVER, December Print
cloths dun and nominal at 3Ac.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03
~ PENNSYLVANIA STATIONS.
|VISGnnSyIVanid LINES:

H TRAINS RyN ~ CENTRAL lime.
Ticket Office at Pennsylvania Station on
Water St, Foot OF Eleventh St. Wheels
ing, at Mcclure House, Wheeling. and ~
the Pennsylvania Station. Bridgeport.
Southwest System-Pan- Handle Route
sDaily. Except Sunday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03
OHIO RIVER RAILROAD co

on and after Sunday, September %, lSs5,
Passenger Trains will run as follows:
'Daily. tDaily except Sunday. Eastern
Time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03

Through connections and through tick
cts to all points. Call on our agents or
N. G. CARREL Gen. Pass. Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03
Frcm Wheellnr 10

Northwest System-CieYeiand and Pitts
burg Division.
Trains run daily except Sunday as fols
lows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-03
GOING SOTTH
GOING NORTH.

Electric cars between Wheeling. Mar
tins Ferry and c.. l.. & W. Depot in
BridceUOrt
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-18
AROUND The WORLD.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, Ind. Feb. 17.-OsweIl
Clinton Wooley, ex-mayor of this city, is dead at
the age OF IS.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill, Feb. 17.-Davld Wetzell,
one OF the most distinguished ministers of The
Christian church, died in san Francisco last
night. He had been pastor at several points in
Illinois, at Hutchinson, Kas., and Oakland,
Cal
Houston, Texas. Feb IA special TO the
Pot from Austin says: IL is announced that
Hon. w. l.. Wilson has been rendered. by the
regents the position OF president OF the Uni.
versity OF Texas. which offer he has under con-
sideration.
BROOKLYN, y. Y, Feb. 17.-Henry Knobe
And Henry Semis of Hoboken, about 20 years OF
age. were found dead in Aliller's hotel to-day.
They engaged a room last night and failed TO
make any res ponse when called this morning,
The door was broken down and II was found
that they had been asphyXiated by gas
LONDON, Feb. IA dispatch TO the Stand
ard from Odessa says that fearful snow storms
are prevailing along the Russo-AustTia frontier.
Tho railroads are interrupted and many deaths
have been caused by the extreme cold
LONDON, Feb. 17.-The British steamer Nir-
ginia from Boston Feb. for London has ar
rived at Plymouth, after a terrible passage.
She lost 800 head of cattle.