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The St. Johns herald., 1895-12-21
AN INSECTS QUEER APPETITE.
It Prefers a Diet of Ocean Cables to Any
 thing Else.

It Prefers a Diet of Ocean Cables to Any
 thing Else.
 A curious fact was brought under the attention of the visitors assembled at the opening of the Telephone Trunk lines recently, says the London News. A porton of the cable laid across from Portpatrick to Donaghadee was shown around, and it was pointed out that the five insulated copper wires constituting the core of the cable-the real tcle- graphic cable-were incased in a sheath ing of brass which had been wound around them in the form of a thin metal tape. The object of this was to pro- tect the guttapercha insulation from the attack of minute marine organ ism known as the "gribble." There was time, of course, when the gribble knew nothing about telegraphic insu- lating materials, and indeed over a large part of the sea bottom such mod ern luXuries are quite unknown.
 But the era of marine telegraphy seems to have created new taste in these tiny creatures wherever cables have been laid down, just as animals of larger proportions have acquired the taste for bananas or potted anchovies. They find their way in between the sheathing of strong iron wire and eat through everything in the way of in- sulating material till they get to the copper strands, when, of course, the water gets in and the conducting power of the cable is at an end.
 The curious fact is that the ravages of the gribble were unknown in the early days of ocean telegraphy, and that this peculiar taste is not only an acquired one, but seems to be extend ing in just the same way as the acquired tastes of human beings. At present the fashion of guttapercha eating does not go further north than Portpatrick But it has long been moving north ward, and will probably soon be uni versal. The brass proves an effectual barrier so far, but whether these little denizens of the deep may not by and by find even metal tape piquant addition to their larder remains to be seen.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-12-21
CRICKET FIGHTING.
One of the Favorite Sports of Chinese
 Gamblers.

One of the Favortte Sports or Chinese
 Gamblers.
 The Chinese are inveterate gamblers and never lose an opportunity to bet, no matter how trivial the cause may be. One of their great institutions is cricket fighting, the cricllets being caught, fed and trained carefully as a blooded horse.
 There is fixed diet for them, part of the food consisting of honey and boiled chestnuts. If they get sick they are fed with mosquitoes. Prior to fighting their weight is ascertained and duly re- corded, there being fixed regulation as to their size and weight.
 On the door of the house in which the fight is to take place the record of each cricket is pasted up, and the owner oi the winner gets ten per cent. of all the bets.
 The cricket pit is low tub placed or a table, and, after weighing, the com batants are put in it and ticlzled with straws until they rush at each other with loud chirrups and fight until ono of them is killed.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-12-21
He Would Get It.

Lord Cockburn, though successful defender of prisoners, failed on one oc casion to get an acquittal for mur. derer. "The culprit," MT. Croak James tells us, in his "Curiosities Of Law and Lawyers" after the sentence fixing his execution for the 20th of tho month, had not been removed from 1ht dock when his counsel passed him, and was then seized by the gown. Ths prisoner said; I have not got j1sti e Mir. Cockburn.' To t,.i7 "Nlr ! ~ra'-c ly replied: 'Perha., $ not, b~syoa'n it on the 10th.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-12-21
A Deserted Village.

Deserted villages arc common enough in the east, but from other causes than burst booms commonly. Damariscove, Me, has now no inhabit&nt but light house keeper, though some summer houses are this year to be built. Two hundred years ago, in arranging for the Indian campaigns, C2Dariscoye could furnish co1apc>Y Cf men.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28

One OF the prosperous and worthy
manufacturing enterprises of Ard
more, is the bottling works Of J. T.
Orr. All kinds Of beverages usually
made by first-class bottling works
are manufactured, and Mr.. Orr's
popularity and the superior quality
of goods are keeping him and his es-
tablishment both busy in order TO
supply his rapidly increasing trade.
lie manufactures soda pop, gingerale,
cider, navoring extracts, etc, and
charges soda founts, and supplies
towns adjacent 20 Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28
c. p. Van DeaberR.

An extensive mention Of the gen.
tleman whose name heads this article
is not necessary, even in n special
edition. Everybody for miles around
ArdmOre knows &. z. Van Denberg,
and they know that he sells the best
lumber, shingles, lath, lime, cement,
doors, sash, and ali kinds Of build
ing material, and as cheap as the
cheapest. His yard and Office are To-
Gated on South Court street, where
he will be glad to see you.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28

Mr.. Bibbs' second year with this
yard, and he is we'll known to the
farmers. Mr.. Maner only recently
leased Mrs. Taylor's interest, since
the death of her husband. This yard
has just been officially adopted by
the finance committee of the Terri
tory Alliance. 1t is situated on Bish-
op street, south of the Alliance cot
ton yard. 1t has six camp houses
with brick chimneys, is provided
with seperate rooms for families,
plenty of good dry stalls and an
abundance of wood and water. Their
boast is the dryest and cleanest yard
in the city. Another feature is, no
negroes are accommodated at this
yard, and perfect order is kept and
good lights burn all night. The pro-
prietors assume all responsibility of
the care of property of patrons, and
a watchman is furnished to look after
stock. Plenty of feed is kept on
hand and sold 70 patrons of the yard
when desired.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28
THE INDIANOLA
Business College and Literary Institute
One of the Important Institutions
Of the City Of Ardmore.

We call especial attention to the
ad of this institution which appears
in this, our anniversary edition. This
institution has been recently moved
to College Hill on its own large and
beautiful campus, covered with ma
tive oaks, where new and commodi-
Gus buildings have just been erected
by the president, Prof. j. Nj. Rudisill.
There will be ample accommoda-
tions for boys and girls in separate
buildings for ut least forty bOarders,
and school room space sufficient for
one hundred and fifty pupils distrib
utsd over the commercial, literary,
art and music departments. All the
departments. will be in charge of
skillful and experienced teachers.
Six teachers have already been en-
ployed, and are now ut work.
This college Is rapidly gaining pop
ular favor and is evidently destined
to become the great center of infiu-
ence and attraction, in the educa-
tional line for the entire Chickasaw
Nation.
Its retired location, one mile north
east of the railroad depot, outside
OF the city limits, will, in the judg-
ment of rejecting parents, give it
peculiar advantages in point of
healthfulness and opportunities for
study and general culture. This col
lege has opened under the most ia
vorable auspices, and we bespeak for
it the most liberal patronage of our
people.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28

The largest saddle and harness
mandatory in the Indian Territory
is that Of j. l.. johnson, north side
of West Main street. He makes all
kinds Of saddles, and all sizes OF
harness, and keeps everything in the
saddlery and harness line in stock.
You can't ride or drive with a clear
conscience until you have seen John
son and priced his goods. All his
goods are home made and warranted
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28
Collegiate Institute.

This institution will open on Mon
day, September ?, with a full corps
of teachers, in the college building
corner Broadway and Court street.
Bohannon X Mutt, late of Sherman,
Texas, are the principals.
The school will be divided into pri-
mary, intermediate, high school and
collegiate departments, each one
of which will be provided with thor
oughly qualified and experienced
teachers.
English, classical, scientific, math-
cmatical and commercial courses will
be taught, and also French, Greek
and Latin.
These gentlemen come with the
highest endorsements and deserve a
liberal patronage. \ circular giving
full information as to terms and
tuition will be issued soon, which the
reader can consult, or address
BoHANSoN x MUTT,
nrfuwgnmFu
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28
Cream Bakery.

Among those institutions absolute
ly necessary for the permanent
growth and prosperity of city may
be mentioned the bakery. People
must and will eat, and when il is
possible they will eat wholesome
food.
G.. j. Frasher, proprietor OF the
Cream Bakery and Restaurant, has
supplied the tables of Ardmore citi-
zens for the past two years with as
fine bread, pies, cake, ice cream,
fruits, etc, rs are To be had any
where. He makes a specially of
fancy pastry, and on short notice
can furnish anything known to the
culinary art. \ first-class French
chef is employed to prepare meals
and short orders for patrons of the
restaurant, and in this department
especially Mr.. Frasher prides him
self on the fact that he can please
the tastes of the most delicate or
fastidious. All kinds OF confections
are kept, and cool beverages of all
descriptions are served. The con-
fectionery and dining room are pro-
vided with fans propelled by steam
power, which keeps the place de
lightfully cool and pleasant in the
hottest weather. \ full and com
plete stock of cigars and tobacco is
kept ir stock, and Mr.. Frasher
boast Of selling the best 5 cent cigar
in the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28

In reviewing the growth and prog
ress of ArdmOre we cannot omit such
an important factor as the steam
laundry. The Bleakmore Bros. have
revolutionized the laundry business
in Ardmore in the past few weeks by
reiitting their plant with new and
the latest improved machinery, and
employing first class workmen. They
have eleven people in their employ
ment. 4 majority OF their employees
have families, and the money they
receive is spent with the merchants
OF the city, hence they patronize the
steam laundry.
This institution is located on Court
street, opposite Wisnor hotel, and is
receiving the liberal patronage it so
richly merits.
Lumber cheap for cash. The Home
Lumber Company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28
J. ). O'aeaIy.

Every city has its most popular re-
sort, and ArdmOre is by no means
lacking in this particular. The gen.
tleman whose name heads this ar
ticle has one of the most elegantly
fitted up and superbly kept confec-
tioneries, ice cream parlOrs and res
taurants 10 be seen anywhere, even
in cities many times the size OF Ard
more. Everything that is suggestive
Of comfort has been provided, and
the most polite and courteous atten-
ton is given to all patrons. Their
meals are cooked strictly as ordered
and served in the most palatable
manner.
All classes of cool and refreshing
beverages are dispensed from the fin
est soda fountain in the Indian Ter
ritory, and oysters are served in sea-
son. The very choicest fruits are
kept, and melons on ice are furnish
cd at hot melon prices. \ full and
complete line of cigars and fine
smoking tobaeeoes are kept constant
ly on hand, and the most ardent de-
vOtee of the weed can be suited at
O'Mealy's. The entire establishment
is provided with ventilating fans that
are kept constantly going by means
of a gas engine, making this popu-
lar resort most delightfully."- cool and
pleasant.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28
| U M B { R ,
GoodInn.. Beek store.

Next door to the postofiice. =
complete line OF school, miscella-
neous and blank books. Subscrip-
tions received for all publications at
publishers lowest prices. Anything
wanted not in stock will be ordered
without extra charge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28

The above letters stand for Indian
Territory and Farmers Alliance wag-
on yard. w. o. Bibbs and q. NJ.
Maner are the proprietors. This is
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28

Don't buy a phaeton, surrey or
buggy, before seeing those splendid
vehicles carried by Kearney & Wyse.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28

For RRNT-With or without board
two well furnished rooms. For fur
ther information apply at this Of
flee 26-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28
Car Portland cement at Herndon' s
Frame. Green s Co.


II is complete. That tells the story.
Frame, Green x co. lead them all.
This firm is one of the most popular
and enterprising in the city. Its his
tory in Ardmore does not date back
very far, but since its advent
into the business circles OF our
city it has built up a remarkable
trade that the proprietors feel proud
OF. II has been the aim Of this house
and always will be TO keep pace with
the rapid growth of Ardmore and the
wonderful improvements in pharma-
cy and materia medica, and having
years OF experience in addition to
their knowledge of these sciences,
they intend TO keep in the front OF
the procession. Their stock en-
braces everything usually kept in 4
first class drug store. Here are a
few items that may be termed their
leaders:
Best drugs.
Finest perfumes.
Finest toilet articles.
Prettiest stationery.
Largest line OF sundrics.
"Hammar" paints.
Stylish wall paper.
No fancy prices are asked here.
Fair dealing and courteous treatment
is guaranteed 10 everybody. Special
attention is given to the accurate
filling Of prescriptions and the com
pounding Of medicines. This firm is
now in their new building on Main
street, where their former stand was
before the fire.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28

Feather busters 2Oc at Herndon's
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28

Curry combs SC at Herndon's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28

Lumber cheap for cash. The Home
Lumber Company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-28

Car Portland cement at Herndon's q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-07
Shall Norfolk he the Leading City
of Virginia!
Norfolk Virginian.)

This IS the query propounded by the
Richmond Dispatch in discussing the
question Of the annexation of Manchester
with Richmond. Pointing to the fact that
notwithstanding that the population or
Richmond has steadily increased. 1t says,
census after census puts that city at a
disadvantage, for the reason that Rich
mond's territorial limits have not been
enlarged since 1867: I'VE do not know,
remarks our Richmond contemporary:
What is the prospect of Greater Nor
folk but II the scheme that is advocated
there by some should go through, and
Richmond and Manchester should refuse
to unite, there might be a question in
1900 whether Richmond or Norfolk was
the leading city in Virginia. How would
our people like TO have Richmond ranked
as 1.-THE second city In Virginia"
II the proper spirit prevails, as the
VirgnLan hopes IL does, there Will be
little doubt of the annexation OF Berkeley
and South Norfolk to Norfolk city, and
using the language of the Dispatch, THE
larger our population, the better 1t VIII
be for our jobbers. Country merchants
like to deal with large city. Every
drummer likes to be able to speak of his
city as a big, thrifty, progressive, wide
awake town"
Let the work Of annexation proceed to
a finish. Norfolk wants the 10000 popula-
ton OF Berkeley and South Norfolk. and
she wants also the 5000 people OF Hunters
vile and the section south OF Tanner s
creek. She wants to reach the 10000
mark by 1890, and every effort should be
made TO secure this result and make her
the leading city OF Virginia in population.
area, and resources.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-07
A VETERANS STORY.
GEN. cArLrx PRAISES MusYoS ron
MS GREAT WORK.
Ills Rcstoration 10 Health Dse %
the Wonderful Little sugar
Pellets.

General a. u. Catlin. formerly deputy
surveyor OF the port OF New York, -
veteran OF the army. and well-known
Republican politician
Il have been troubled with catarrh
for many years" said General Catlin.
II doctcred for II n great deal, but did
not obtain any material relief. and tliJ
winter my condition was terrible. l took
cold easily, and my nose became stopped
up I had severe pains across the front
OF my head, my eyes became watery.
l sneezed great deal. and my bones
and Joints acted continually. When got
up In the morning my throat was rlled
during the night. had 10 hawk good
deal. and this made me gag and often
vomit. There was roaring or puzzlng
sound IN my ears, and my breath was
very offensive. lost my appetite. ran
down in weight. and became depressed
"i tried thoroughly several Of ihe best
physicians so-calied, in New York. took
na;ent nostrums OF all descriptions. bat
grew worse all the time
"F'inally. ] began Munyon's Catarrn
Remedies. thought II was no use, anu
had but little faith but ,,,.s Dssa" r 20
Yielded to the remedy, and ! unaer-
went change that was wonderful.
Within a short time I was entirely cureo,
the last traces OF the hideous disease ~, mal
yelling al the great change In me- IL ~
wonderful relief TO feel strong and
healthy again. and It gives me great piea-
sure 10 testify that my restorsuDon W
health is due to Munyon's CatarF" i'e"'s
dy." rou
Munyon's homeopathic Remedy COM
pany, OF Philadelphia. put up ours LOT
every disease. No matter what the as as
10 cure YOU. ask your druggist for 70,
cent Vial OF one of Munyon's cures. anu anu
II you are not benefited your money VIII
be refunded.
OF their disease should address PROFESSOR
Munyon. 1905 Arch street, Philadeipnia'
giving full symptoms OF their disease.
Professor Munyon VIII carefully Diagnose
the case ana give you the benent or MS
advice absolutely free OF all charge. The
remedies will be sent to any address on
receipt OF retail price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-07
ABOUT THE GOOD TEMPLARs.
Mr. Bundick Lectures with Force
md ElOquence.

Mr.. w. T. Bundick. deputy grand tenn
plar of the Independent Order OF Sooo
Templars, Is in the city on occurring
tour He spoke to good audience AT
Paramount Methodist church last night.
and his. address was very forcioie ana
eloquent and deeply impressed all MS
hearers. He ably discussed the enects
OF alcohol on the human system, ana
wildly portrayed the alarming extent
Of crime, misery, and woe that excessive
indulgence In intoxicating beverages oc-
casioned. THE responsibility for this
state of affairs" he declared, did not
rest on the drunkard; IT does not rest
on the lIquor-deaier although ne wouid
not condone the l!quor-dealer's part IN
the matter) nor on the judge that grants
the license. Your law makes the liquor
business honorable In so far as II can
dignity IT, Then who is responsible? The
people from whom laws emanate.
Here the speaker with fervor ana elo-
quence arraigned the people for acquires
cling In a legalzed wrong, and placed the
responsibility primarily on the temperate
people. who submit to this wrong. lie
gave elaborate statistics. but they were
interviewer with gems of logic ana
rhetoric. and so far from boring the
audience. as statistics generally do, the
people were highly entertained. his APP
peal for enlistment in the Good Tempiar
cause was feryent and eloquent, anu ,he
climax was reached when he vivldly
portrayed his own experience as drunk
ard and his eventual reformation at the
Ashland Kelly Institute. Sometimes
he declared. as in his own case, all other
agencies seem to fail TO reach man.
but science lifts out her hand and assists
the moral agencies and reelalms the
wanderer. Thousands of people to-day
rise up to call Mr.. Keely blessed.
Mr.. Bundlck will speak at calvary
Baptist church tonight, and at Leigh
Street church Thursday night NO coll
iections are taken up.
The Good Templars are hoidihs Sc
ries of open and union meetings,
The District Lodge meets at Williams
burg on May 10th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-07
GRNND-JURY INDiCTMENIs'
Big SHIT I'm the Law ana Equity
Court-City-Hall Matters.

Tho Nav term of the Hastings court
convened Yesterday The grand jury met
at IL O'Clock. and found true pllls Oh M
dictment against the following persons
For Felony-Bernard Bevans, Charies
Brown ce). William Broke, a. II. Boyden'
William Gray, James Goode. waiter w.
Harrison C), William Phillips. Aipert
Perkins CT, Thomas Rowe anu Jane
White.
For Misdemeanor- Brown. William
Henry alias Dallas Patterson allas
CHARLES Williams. John O'Hagan t2),
James Lewis.
Not True Bills-Ally Childress, Ell
Jones. Hyson Duke and Albert X. smith.
The Law and Equity Court spent yes
terday In hearing evidence In the suit OF
r. l.. Ford, by his best friend, VS.. the
Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Works. The complainant was injured on
the leg while working in the shops, ana
claims damages OF 5000. He Is repre-
scented by Mr.. G. V. Meredith. Chris-
tian & Christian represent the defendant
company, and Cabell & Cabell the in
surance company which indemnifies the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
This will be- the last jury trial OF this
term of the court. which will adjourn
about the 9th or 10th instant. The next
session. which will be long one, Will
begin on the 18th OF this month.
Suits were instituted in this court yes
terday as follows: c. Gisselbrecht against
Lewis H. Blair; damages, $3.50. Ber-
rage & Bost against Lewis II. Blair:
damages. 1880.
In the City Circuit Court yesterday
I'm the case OF John Pickrel. trustee,
against Wilmer II. Paine, judgment was
confessed for sGl.1o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-07
TWO BEAR-SKIN RUGS.
A Negro Being Chased Drops Them
Street Fight and Other Cases.

Business showed somr improvement
at the Court OF Justice John yesterday
There was a greater variety OF cases
than for several weeks. William Brown
alias Hambone. one Of the most notorious
negro thieves in the city, was on hand
on the charge Of being suspicious
character. He had been arrested at the
corner OF Fifteenth and Cary streets after
a long chase by Private-Watchman Mann
Richardson, OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway. Hambone and another negro
had been seen around the premises Of
the railway and the Waterman started
after them. The unknown negro dropped
a bundle he was carrying. and the con-
tents proved TO be two handsome bear
skin rugs. These articles are now at the
First Police Station. where they can be
gotten by their owner. Hambone was
sent to jail for six months in default OF
security.
o. II. hayden, a stone-cutter. and Sim
Doherty. a tailor. were charged with
fighting on the street. From the evidence
1t appeared that Doherty had gone into
a barber-shop uptown and engaged in
a quarrel with Arthur McMullen. The
men went out upon the street and were