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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Isaac Batch of Douahe.ty Tired Of Life
Shuttle off This Mortal Coll.

From c. NJ. Jones who came in
from Dougherty today. il was learn
ed that Isaac Batch OF that place,
yesterday morning took 20 grains OF
morphine, with suicidal intent.
Batch was still alive last night, but
his recovery is not anticipated. he
left a note stating what he had IA
en-, also eXonerating the doclOr f-om
whom he purchased the deadly drus,
and closed by saying tha the wanted
to die.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03
HOLES IN HE CANVAS.
An Important Discovery Increasing the
Emcacy of Sails

An Important Discovery Increasing the
Emeaey OF sails.
An Italian sea captain, Clio Batta
Vasallo Of Genoa, has made very inter
esting innovation in the use of sails Of
ordinary sailing vessels. he claims that
the force of wind cannot fully take eff
feet in a sail, since the air i'm front Of it
cannot properly circulate in the inflated
part and remains stationary immediate
~ in front of part Of the sail proper. he
avoids this stagnatiOn Of air. rs he calls
il, by the application Of n number Of
small holes in that part Of the sail where
the depression is deepest when it is fill
ed. These holes are re-enforced like a
buttonhole, so that they will not tear out.
Trials made in various weather have
resulted as follows: With light wind
a boat with ordinary sails made 4
knots, while the new sail increased the
speed to . Il knots. In fresh breeze the
respective speeds were Z and So knots.
and in strong wind they were s and 10
knots an hour. IL stands to reason that
the doing away with a layer Of air
which cannot escape past the sides of q
sail must Increase the efficiency Of the
sailbOat. Where the wind formerly
struck cushion Of air which acted like
a spring mattress, decreasing the actual
pressure of the wind against the canvas.
this current Of air now strikes the sail
direct and Of course has greater eff
cheney. VasPllo has received much en-
couragemenr from practical sailors as
well as theoretical scientists. -Phila-
delphia Record.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03
WHO WILL SERVE
Lists Of Grand and Petit JurIes. and
Their AIternstes to Serve at the
March Term Of Court.

The list of grand and petit Jurors
or the March term OF court, to com
nence in this city Monday, Marcf
md, were opened this morning, anC
ire composed as follows:
GRAND JURY
Edward Noble, Ardmore;
Monroe Wheeler, Ardmore;
G.. w. Price, Ardmore;
H. B. Arthur, Leon;
James Holland, Burneyville;
E. H. Tanner, Lone Grove;
B. F. Mann, Mannsville;
Robert Bell, Woodville;
Porter Corneilison, Lebanon;
J. A. Oaks, Thackerville;
Thomas NJ. Boyd, Oakland;
Randolph Ross, Homer;
b. G. Martin, Dixie;
James Arm, HealdtOn;
John Hardy, Berwyn;
H. II. Pennington, Ardmore;
ALTERNATEs
1. N. Russell, Mannsville;
Ed Dillingham;;
G. w. Montgomery, Holder;
c. B. Douglas, Ardmore;
W. 1. Stone, Ardmore;
John L. Gault, Ardmore;
PETIT JURY
J. Q. Johnson, Simon;
S. S. Evants, MariettG;
w. c. Scott, Overlook;
r. W. Choate, Mansville;
James GOlledge, Ardmore;
7. B. Williams, Ardmore;
F. X. West, Durwood;
G. W. Fulton, Hewitt;
Brice Alexander, Glenn;
George holland, Ardmore;
Frank Kolb, ArdmOre
R. T. Dallas, Ardmore;
j. P. Taylor, Berwyn;
Joseph Eubanks, Berwyn;
Alexander Wyning, Lone Grove;
Jim Yokum, Lone Grove;
Willis Wiley, Holder;
Hurbert Foster, A 'dmore;
]. r, Pennington, Ardmore;
Bud Clifton, Ardmore;
Joe Biles, Ardmore;
Sam Robertson, Ardmore;
A B. Silliman, Ardmore;
ALrE MATES
Dave Davis, Healdton;
G. W. Night, Healdton;
Thomas Scroggins, Lone Grove:
J. J. Burton, Springer;
J. n. Kolb, Woodford.
Holland Gates, Overlook;
G. NJ. Yarbrough, Ardmore;
II. &. Allen, Ardmore;
Robert Scivally, Ardmore;
J. l.. Keys, Ardmore;
L. Johnson, ArdmOre;
R. II. Law, Ardmore;
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

How many Of Us have sympathized at
one time or another IN our lives with
the old lady who said she had so r;any
things to do she guessed she'd 60 20 bed.
-Somervilhe Journal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

The ancient inks closely rosemblsd
black paint. and on account Of the large
quantity Of gum employed in their COM
position the letters stood up in relief ON
the parchments as though embossed
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03
The DaIlns Interstate Fair.

The people of Dallas are perSistently
pushing he project of an Interstate
Fair, and it behoOyeS the business
men of the ChickaSaw Nation to look
about if they want i'm on the advan-
tageS of such show. The Dallas
News is the prime mover in the enter
prise, and an occasional letter from
the Chickasaw Nation would tend
greatly To encourage the movement.
In that connection it is not amiSS to
suggest that some of Ardmore'S en-
terpriSing people are seriously cOnsid-
ering a local fair at Ardmore. The
best way to get into the Dallas fair
would be first to exhibit the stuff at
the Ardmorc fair. and show Dallas
what we can do and demand of her
that she assist in moving the exhibit
down there. If this suggestion touches
you,see Mr., &. w. Stuart, of Ardmore,
about it or write to him.
Hon. W. \. Ledbetter is now at the
national capital to represent the in
tereSts of Ardmore before the legiSla-
tive committees that have the affairs
OF this territory under consideration.
Mr.. Ledbetter goes as the special rep
feSentative of ArdmOre. He knows
exactly what his people want, and
can present their cause to the best
possible advantage.
Commercial fraud has been the
curse of the Indian country ever since
The non-intercourse law were enacted.
IL is said to be Judge Kilgore's high
est aim to stamp it out of existence.
Ills heavy foot and iron resolution are
ample guarantee that he can do it.
when it comes to printing briefs,
tne ARDhoREITE is the leader. Best
VI work on short notice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

The ARDMoREITE is in no way re
sponsible for, nor viii It pay anS
debts contracted by any employee OF
this office, unless accompanied by
an order signed by the business
manager.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

Tourist Gin Irelandl-I should like .
room with an iron bedEtead
Hotel Proprietor-S0rr. Oh haven't
an iron bedstead in the place they're
all soft wool But You'll find the mat
tress noiee and hard, sor.-Piek Ne
Up.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

In the early days Of this century many
efforts were made TO fasfen hard points
20 pens Of softer materisl Bits q metal
were often fastened as points 20 pens q
glass, tortoise she'll or horn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

Bart Smith today moved il.c the
hotel known as the wyant house,
opposite the Baptist ciu.ch on
Broad street. He win conduct it as
n first class boarding house.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

The Cream Bakery continues wide
open as head quarters for the best
short orders TO be found in the city.
O-TW
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

VIM. Curry the man seriously in
jured with d base ball bat, is reported
in a dying condition.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

For rich milk, feed your cows with
Grain, oats, corn and wheat, fol
sale by Star Grocery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

Just received, fresh supply of I'm.
perial, Badger state, Pine apple anC
Btick Cheese, at Star Grocery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

For SALE-Two desirable residence
lots in Ferndale addition. A big
bargain for cash. Apply at this Of
flee
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

FoR SALE-At a bargain, a course
in business college. II you want a
business education this is your op-
portunity. Apply at this ONCE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

Queen of the pantry is the best
-four, for sale by William Felker the
grocer. S-lmo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

All kinds of fancy cakes and
crackers, at Star Grocery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

Star Grocery carries The incest
line of groceries in the city 70 select
from.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

The minds Of Ardmore lawyers are
greatly exercised of late i'm consider
ing the scope and effect Of the capias
clause in writs of replevin when the
property sued for cannot be found. 1t
is no longer professional secret that
the body of defendant may be taken
for debt under the Arkansas statutes
when the contract is tainted with
fraud.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

S. J. Kennerly of Gainesville, is in
the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

Belle Springs Creamery butter at
the Star Grocery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

Blank mortgages of the best form
for sale at this Office
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

Read the professional card Of w
II. Williams, which appears today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

Ground oats, corn and wheat at
Star Grocery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03
DAILY PAPERS.

KANSAS CITY STAR, I
WICHITA EAGLE, lUc'
POST DISPATCH,
ST. LOUIS STAR. u,rrv
DENVER TIMES. WEEk,
CHICAGO INTER-OCNJ
ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC t5e.
GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, A
FIT. WORTH GAZETTE WEEK.
Dallas News 25c. Week.
Latest Magazines, Periodicals, Etc
School Books and Supplies,
GOodlng's Book Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

have some very fine lots for sale
in Roff's addition. $. J. BOYD.
Tns
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

All kinds of legal printing done on
short notice at this office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

The people Of the eastern part Of the
Chickasaw Nation may confidently
expect some early development in the
railroad situation. Mr.. Clinton, OF
Chicago, who has the affairs OF the
Denison X Northern company i'm
charge will soon be in Ardmore 10 per
feet plans for the construction of that
road from DOugherty east, and the
Texas-Paciiic people will certainly
build north from Denison. All OF the
operated coal mines along the VI. h.
* r. belong to the Gould estate and
they want an independent outlet.
Blank mortgages. farm and town
lot rental conti cts, notes, notary af-
fidavits, etc. at the ARDNoREITE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

For fresh and pure lard 90 to viii
Peyatts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

Kin Hardy and J. J. Grundy, o
Berwyn, are in the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

Bring us your Job work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

DIR. ]. 1. Taylor who has been at
tending the Fort Worth Medical
University, is in the city on q short
vacation
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

JL Smith on Saturday had the
misfortune to cut bis foot quite
severely with an axe. He was split
ting wood when the axe glanced,
inJictiuR an ugly cut.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

For SALE-Two desirable residence
lots in Ferndale addition. A big bar
gain for cash. Apply at this ONCE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

All kinds of legal printing done OF
short notice at this office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

Charley Cravens, OF Rofi, is in th'
city attending to some matters o
importance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-03

The ARDMoEETTE Job department
turns out only first class work.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-11

The difficulty experienced by county
treasurers In dealing with the tendency of
most taxpayers to wait until the last mo-
ment before paying their tribute to the
government is of long standing. The Iegis-
.ature of this state has tried TO avoid IL by
offering a rebate to ali who pay before a
certain date. Yet so hard pressed were our
citizens two years ago that they succeeded
in getting through the legislature meas
ure extending the time within which pen
atty could be avoided. The fact is that the
hard times bore heavily on very many,
and among the results was the enormous
number who put off paying taxes till the
last moment.
One OF the all-wise critics who never sug-
gest locking the stable door until the steed
has walked out, and then want to lock IL
so that he cannot get back again, is clam
orous for a change in the method at the
treasurer's Office. The present system has
for six years past covered between six and
eight millions of dollars. and. according to
the experts. THE books and cash balanced
10 a cent" The only objection even pre-
tended TO the system is that large num-
Der OF taxpayers were enabled without in
convenienee-and without the loss of dol
lar 10 the county-to take advantage OF
their clear legal right to put off paying
their taxes till the last day. 1t may well be
questioned whether system with so little
fault had better be changed rashly AMI
without contemplation of evils which might
arise under any human method OF keep
ing accounts. In the treasurer's office are
from ten to twenty clerks. and ii is ut
teriy impossible for any systematic fraud
to be perpetrated without one or the other
discovering It. and putting the treasurer at
his mercy. Beside. II Is better 10 take
chances with an elected official under bonds
to the amount OF 5000 than with an ex-
pert picked UP by his fourth or fifth cousin
In payment OF political debt and
not under one dollar of bonds IL a
man SO well trusted by the people as TO be
elected by them TO the most responsible
Office in the county and able to give $780,
90 bonds. is not likely 10 be honest. what
guaranty is there that an expert" whose
occupation would be gone II there were no
irregularities" would be so vrtuous as
20 refrain from having a book or war
rant disappear. so as TO Justify his en-
ployment We do not believe this has been
done. indeed. no warrants has disappeared.
but one contingency Is as probable as the
other.
The accounts OF every outgoing treasurer
ought TO be audited at the en4 OF his term
and before his bondsmen ar discharged;
and not years after when books and vouch-
ers have long passed out OF his control.
TIE law requires the auditor and county
commissioners to do this. and II Is to the
interest OF the incoming treasurer 10 see
that IL Is done.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-11
CITY WARRANTS.

The United States Investor publishes a
question concerning the value OF warrants
OF the city OF Olympia, state of Washing
ton. and accompanies it with the following
reply:
The bonded Indebtedness of the city OF
Olympia is SO, eeo and the warrant indobt-
edness 20 this date amounts 10 sS7.3SA05
The city tax levy for 1925 is 12ia mills. The
assessed valuation Of real and personal
property is s2.g75.coo. The city. 1t Is said.
has had an economical government the
past year. and this bids fair 10 continue.
The city council has taken one-third Of tbs
tax receipts for interest on bonds. one-third
for current expenses and one-third IN pay
n1ont OF old warrants. Warrants OF the city
drawn on the general. street and sewer
funds are considered to De safe Investments,
but warrants drawn on special street funds
(rsading thus. Washington street grade
fund or any other street grade sund) are
not considered 20 be OF much value"
This Is an agreeable comment TO he made
except as 70 the street grade warrants. The
financial standing OF municipal corporations
IS well-known 20 the managers % news
papers devoted to the interests % invest
ors IN their securities. and Il is folly for thu
citizens 50 deeply concerned 70 he blind
themselves or think they can hoodw,nk IN
ves,ors a. 20 the actual state OF affairs.
Nothing hurts a community 50 much as
want OF confidence IN the integrity Of is
evidences OF Indebtedness. and people who
invest their money DO not expect o have
to pass upon the validity OF paper ostens.bly
issued as liability Of a city and bearing
the signatures OF 10 lawful officers
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-11

they have met with little or no success- AZ
one time IL was suggested that the decision
of the commissioner OF the general land
Office should be final. but as this would cut
of large part OF the business Of the land
attorneys OF Washington City. TREY were
able to prevent il. Moreover. there was
very serious. and 10 doubt well-grounded.
objection TO the decision Of cases involving
thousands OF dollars being left 70 young LAM
clerks in the department. who knew little
law and had no experience. II Is asserted
that both Mr. Harrison and Mr.. Cieve-
land resolved that radical changes
should be effected while they were
in Office. but the pressure in favor
Of the old system has proved TO
be Irresistible, and thus far nothing has
been accomplished In the way Of reform.
Tinkering with the present law win prob
ably do little good. II Is only some whole
sale. revolutionary change, such as Senator
Baker proposes, that will secure the re-
suits desired. and the passage OF law on
the general lines he suggests ought TO be
very easy when the radical defects and no
tori0us evils Of the present system OF land
practice are once thoroughly understood.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-11
NOTABLE PEOPLE.

Ex-President Harrison left Indianapolis
for New York Friday afternoon. Thence
ne VIII go to Washington City TO argue
cases before the supreme court.
bohm, who has tust died. the greatest
OF English ornithologists. Born in Brad
ford and educated IN York" says the Lon
don Globe, he seems to have known al
history OF Yorkshire before he was out of
his teens. His History OF British Birds
and Their Eggs is not only classic, 1t
Is the ultimate authority on British orni-
theology. Mr.. Seebohm's various voyages
in pursuit Of his favorfte study are TOO
numerous to describe here. but his famous
expedition to the valley Of the Yenesei
In 1877 can hardly be passed over. On that
voyage he lost his own ship, built another.
which he named the Ibis, and returned
TO England by way OF the North Cape"
Frederick Warde tells of an experience
which he had with Louis James in Butte:
1--WE had played 'Virginius' to a packed
house." he said. land there had been much
enthusiasm on the part of the gallery
boys. After the final curtain and recalls
i went 10 my dressing room and began
disrobing. But the crowd refused to dis
perse and kept insisting on speech. To
satisfy them finally snatched up sheet,
threw 1t around me. toga fashion, and
thus costumed strobe before the curtain.
Said I: My friends, how can you reason
ably insist on speech? Virginius is dead,
Appius Claudlus is dead. Icilus is dead
ana am uedu. linen came d Sflrlil VOICE
from the gods, saying: What have you
done with the other idiot? That was too
much for me. / fed precipitately."
In noticing the centennial anniversary
OF the First Presbyterian church Of Wash
ington City, which has just occurred, the
New York Evangelist says: ANY notice
of this centennial OF the First church
would he incomplete without some tribute
to it's present senior pastor, DR.. Byron
Sunderland, whose name is synonymous
with the best life OF Washington City for
nearly half a century. He has had the
city, and often the government, under his
care all these years, and the sentiment of
the public is today with us in hearty con-
graduation that, passed the threescore and
ten years of a busy life, he yet breaches
with vigor, and the vital energy of a
hardy manhood. Such a ministry as his
has called for very high powers OF endur-
ance, practical wisdom, patience and zeal.
HIS patriotism has been a tonic to poll
ticians, and his society has been sought by
statesmen for stimulus and for aid. More
than one president has made a friend OF
the faithful minister, and. like the testi-
mony OF Pierce, as he walked with DR..
Sunderland from prayer meeting to the
White House, their confidence has said
This sort OF fellowship gives ma
strength"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-11
Quite Different.
Alaska Mining RECORD,

Alaska Mining Record.
In speaking OF the late map of British
Columbia the Times, of Seattle. says:
We have before US the latest map of
British Columbia. IL contains what Is
called provisional boundary between
Alaska and Canada. That line starts from
the head OF Benin canal. crosses the head of
Taku inlet and Chilcoot inlet. 1t does not
take IN Juneau nor single gold mine now
operated"
We desire TO inform the Times that II is
right so far as the single" gold mine is
concerned, for England never does things
singly, and in this there is no exception.
Besides several mines in the extreme south
ern portion OF the territory she has made a
wholesale steal OF every mine in the Ber-
ner's bay mining district, including the
mine generally spoken of as the richest in
the Countrywide Comet. owned by the Ber-
ner's Bay Mining and Milling Company.
Oh, no; she doesn't care for a single mine.
The Times should look at the map again,
and in Justice TO Alaska people make the
correction.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-11

There has been a sort of an indefinite I'M
derstanding that Tennessee was soon 10
celebrate the centennial anniversary OF her
admission into the Union As matter OF
fact, the state is making great prepara-
tons for the celebration of that event at
Nashville during the coming year. IL Is
sad that the designs for fiye of the main
buildings have been accepted and placed
under contract for construction, TO be
completed by next June. The seven other
main buildings and the eight edihces In
tended for special purposes are now be-
ing planned and submitted TO contractors.
and their construction viii begin at an
early day. The lakes and terraces have
been finished. and the administration build
Ing is now ready for occupancy.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-11
PERSONAL.
Edward Blewett is at the Butler.

Edward Blewett is at the Butler.
George Hazard, of Tacoma, is at the
Butler.
F. w. Bidwell. grain broker OF Victoria,
is at the Butler.
Morris 3. Sachs. attorney, Port Towns
end. is at the Northern.
James y. Hoge, jr., and Mrs. Hoge re-
turned from the East yesterday.
j. II. Todd, who Is called ''the wealth
lest man OF Victoria" is staying at the
Northern.
c. 8. jacobson, member Of the firm Of
Newsletter Bros, Portland, is staying at
the Butler for a few days.
James K. Bell. OF Everett. who IS erect
ing another new mill there near the nail
works is registered at the Butler
W. p. Ready. OF Portland, ex-speaker OF
the lower house, who is interested In the
tide fats here. is staying at the Northern