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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10
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it is disappointing. His friends
Will have to concede that. It'll
lis not too much to say that it |
is weak, and his enemies will |
find reason for asserting that it |
is puerile. His suggestion that
the Cuban insurgents ought to
leave their fastuess and settle
the war in open battle, with
the overwhelmingly superior
forces, in point of numbers, of /
the Spaniards, approaches the
ridiculous, and the theory ad-
vanced that the United States
should feel friendly to Spain
because Columbus discovered
America, is still more amusing.
Aside from the plethora al
sympathy for the Armeuians,
whose condition he admits the
United States is powerless TO
ameliorate, and his lack Of feel
ing for the struggling Cuban
patriots, whose wives and moth
ers and daughters are subjected
daily to outrGGes as horrible Us
those perpetrated by the Turks,
the message is commonplace
and stereotyped. The condi-
ton of the various departments
of the government is shown by
a synopsis of the officia reports
and very few recommendations
are made. AcOntinuation of the
work on our seacoast defeDses
| is recommended, the unproiita-
BILE character of the increase in
second-claSS mail matter is not
ed, the necessity for n change
in the relation Of the five civil
lied tribes to the government is
. pointed out, the increase i'll the
pension roll is mildly deprecat-
ed, and the unsatisfactory con-
dition Of the Pacific railroads
/ debt to the government casually
, mentioned. Civil service IS
commended, but the partisan
actions of some officials holding
: office under its provisions con-
demned.
Taking up the tariff, Mr..
Cleveland thinks that the VIII
l son bill, on the whole, has prov
ed satisfactory. the imports in
creasing in the fiscal year in
! WHICH it has been in operation
olly $6,5OO,0OO, while exports
have increased $70,000,000. he
; insists that no deficiency is
likely to occur which cannot be
met, but admits that il would
have to be done by calling on
: the gold reserve. As was ex-
s pected, he recommended the re-
$ tirement of the greenbacks and
e treasury notes, or at least the
: cancellation, Instead of the re-
: issue of the treasury notes on
. which demand for payment in
5 gold is made. An entire di.
vorce of the government from
s the banking business is urged.
g Trusts are treated in a mildly
S deprecating manner, and the
t trouble in effectively dealing
S with them by law pointed out
Y Altogether, even without con
S sidering his humiliating and re
markable position on the CubaI
question, Mr.. Cleveland's las
g message will add nothing to hi.
. fame, and will be a source o.
Q qualification to his enemies
There is no ring to a line of it
there is not a sentence nor {
e suggestion that might not hav,
e been originated and penned by
s any Of the department clerks il
a Washington. Mr.. Cleveland il
o evidently retiring from the pres
! idency which he assumed like {
: lion with all the meekness OF {
/, lamb.-Kansas City World.
l. Why yes. you can get any
n thing good to eat at the Cream
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10

/ ann located AZ the Baulrupt
Store. where will be- glad TO
see my friends and customers.
| can save YOU money on your
purchases. WILL BoYu.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10

The ARDMoREITE Will ex
change daily or weekly subscrip-
ton for stove wood.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10

DoWitt's Witch Hazel Salvc Is an
aatiseptic. soothing and healing APP
piication for hurut. scalds, cuts,
bruises, etc, and cures piles like
magic. ft instantly stops pain
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10

Uriah Jones, He-ekiah Brown and
Jonn Pee S .2wl .esliIy 10 the
wonder.ri c. We D. onesties Of D..
Simmons Corr ~ I'd. Sample
bosGles { ee. Sat sac .ion or money
refunded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10

Many po ierl sn-a. ers, Clergy
men, silgers ~ o % nse the
voice exces -vesy, non One
Minute Coug Crre s s.-nweas huskf-
ness and lagyaRitis. va.ue as a
preventive 10 only eGualed by It's
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10

Chronic constipation is a painful,
disagreeable and life-shortenfng dlf-
hcultY. liz deranges the system,
causes sick headache, bad breath,
and poisons the blood. It can be
readily overcome by DeWittis Mlttl o
Early Risers. These hltle pills are
grea regulators.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10

The Cream Bakery can do
your fine ornaments on cakes.
Work guaranteed first class or
no pay. Try MS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10

D. sinpons'aCcugh sgf1p i sold
To- on 4 nkay - @a bo. 9. ~ win
ca couHh D nigh. p-ove SER
drugg 81 fer sample bottle. Man
ufacanr I'D A. q. simmons, Ir.,
Medlcire u 5mpany, lsherman, Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10

Blank mortgages for sAle at this
once.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10

letter, eczema and all similar skin
troubles are cured by the use uf De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. e anothcs
at once, and restorcH the TISSUES 90
their natural condition, and never
tails TO cure piles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10

All Einds of legal printing done on
short nusicn AZ thiE Office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10

Cabinet photos, only $50
per doz., az Hartung's Gallery.
opposite First National Bank.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-10
TIME TABLE.

Gulf, CoIOrado and Santa Fe Railway.
SOUTH BOUND.
Galveston and Chicago Express 4:l0 a. m.
CIeburne and Kansas City Express $50 D. m.
NORTH BOUND
Galveston and Chicago Express 1885 4. IN.
Cleburne and Kansas City Express IL: 40 am
E.R. MASON, Ticket Agt.
W. s. KEENAN,. Ger. Pass. Agt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
JAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS VIEWS.
Bome Comments on Religions Freedom by
the Roman Catholic Prelate.

Some Comments on Religious Freedom by
the Roman Catholic Prelate.
WAsHISGToS, May 19-In reply to some
questions addressed through Rev. Dr. Stat
fosJ, OF Washington, d. c., to Cardinal
Gibbons, the cardinal has sent the follow
Ing letter, dated Baltimore, May II:
my DEAR SIR.-It is the duty Of the
leaders Of political parties to express them
selves without any equivocation on the
principles Of religious freedom which un-
derly our constitution. Catholics are de-
voted to both the great political parties Of
the country, and each individual is left en-.
tirely tn his own conscience. weare proud
to say that in the long history of the gov
ernment Of the United States the great
Catholic church has never used or per-
verted Its acknowledged power by seeking
TO make politics subserve its own advance.
ment.
Moreover it Is our proud boast that we
have never interfercd with the civil and
political rights VI any who differ from us
In religion. We demand the same rights
for ourselves. and nothing more, and will
be content with nothing less. Not only
Is II the duty of all parties distinctly to set
their faces against the false and un-Ameri
can principles thrust forward of late. but
much as would regret the entire identi
fication of any religious body as such with
any political party l am convinced that
the members Of a religious body whose
rights, civil apd religious, are attacked
will naturally and unanimously espouse
the cause Of the party which has the cour
age openly to avow the principles of civil
and religious liberty according to the con
stitution.
Patience Is q virtue. But il Is not the
only virtue; when pushed too far 1t may
degenerate into pusillanmity. Yours re
spcctfully, JAMES CARD. GIBBONS"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
HOT FIGHT IN A CONVENTION. :
Mckinley Men Attempt to Break Up
Quay Meeting.

PITTsBURG, May IA meeting of the
Afro-Amcrican League was held here
with the object Of indorsing Quny. The
Union League Republican association (col-
orcd), who favor Mckinley, tattcmpted
To break up the meeting and prevent the
carrying out Of its objects. When the OBJ
noxious men had forced their way into the
hall trouble began. Scrgcant-at-Arms
Mills got into n scrap" with J. H.
Holmes. n Mckinlcyite. and there was a
free fight in "A second. Men rushed into
the midst Of the melee rs the two fighters
rolled over the floor Coats were torn,
limbs were bruised and oaths could be
heard escaping from the pit of riot.
Newspaper men fed for refuge to the
less dangerous yard, where pcrched on IA
platform they saw the center rush.
through the narrow window. The police
men rushed in. and with drawn billics
qucllcd the fierce encounter. Such a
struggling mass. Of men in rough-and-
tumble fight has never been seen in any
convention. Blood flowed from cracked
heads and clothes lost all nattincss After
some further rioting the. meeting ad-
iouracl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
DEADLOCK IS BROKEN.
Two Bishops Elected in the
nj. E. Conference.
McCABE AND CRANST0N WIN.
Enthusiasm Over the Success
full Ballots.
Iowa Democrats Assemble at
Dubuque.
LOOKS FAVORABLE TO SILVER.
Senator Quay's Mysterious
Mission.
Other Late News of the
Day.
Iowa Democrats Assemble at
Dubuque.
LOOKS FAVORABLE TO SILVER.
Senator Ouay's Mysterious
Mission.
Other Late News of the
Day.

CLEVELAND. May 19.-The dead
lock in the Nj. +. conference was
broken on the 18th ballot by the
election Of Chaplain McCabS bishop.
On the 16 ballot DIR. Cranston was
elected bishop.
CLEVELAND, May 19.-In the NJ.
T. conference this morning after an
attempt TO postpone the election OF
bishops, the 1sth ballot was taken,
resulting: Cranston. 261; McCabe,
2js; Hamilton. i49; Buttz. 123; Nee
ley, 1l2. The 18th ballot was at
once taken with the following result:
Five hundred and four votes cast;
necessary to choice 1856; G. C. Nc.
Cabe. New York. 33s; Cranston, 32s;
Buttz. 1l2; Hamilton, lO9; Nee
ley. 80.
a wild scene followed. The dele.
gates rushed to where McCabe was
sitting and greeted him enthusiast.
ically. In the first lull the motion
to invite Bishop McCabe to the plat.
form was carried with applause. DR..
McCabe walked down the isle amid
enthusiasm and cheers, but begged
To he excused from saying anything.
Then the 10Th ballot was taken and
the same number OF votes cast.
Cranston received 500. or 80 more
than enough to elect; Buttz, s2;
Hamilton. 81; Neeley. 10. Another
demonstration followed. DIR. Crars
ton walked forward and bowed his
acknowledgment. The conference
then took up the election OF two
book agents FOR New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
SPANISH SENATOR WAKES waorA.
Doesn't Like the Anti-Spanish Remark.
Made by Our Statesmen.

Doesn't Like the Anti-Spanish Remarks
Made by Our Statesmen.
MADRID, May 19.-In the senate yester-
day Senior Giron, n Liberal, protested
against the slanders of Spain which were
uttered in the United States senate. He
intended, he said, to denounce the intolera-
BILE conduct of pirates and brigands against
Spain. The day had come, he said, when
we should have to consider the wretchsd
acts of interference of the dollar princes
with the affairs of Spain. He protested
also against the Washington ISLANDERS
against the queen regent.
The Duke of Tetuan, minister of foreign
affairs, replied TO Senor Giron that the
government might join in the latter pro-
test. but that they could not approve the
remainder of Scnor Giron's remarks.
President Cleveland and the United States
government had given proof Of their re-
spect for the principles sofinternational Of law,
he maintained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
Seven Farm Houses Demolished.
Warctown, y. j., Has u Close Call from
Being Wiped Out.


Being Wiped Out.
NEW YORK, MAY 1g-Fire was started
in the woods near Waretown, y. J.. by
sparks from {. locomotive. and it was
driven by high wind upon the village,
which was without fire department..
Last night the Central railroad of New
Jersey sent force of its men to the vii.
lagc to relieve those who had been fight.
ing all day. The village did not escape
entirely. The famous Hopkins House, a
summer hotel kept by Charles Martin
was totally destroyed, with about every
thing it contained.
The fire started near Wells Mills. several
miles from the village, and famed by the
wind spread out fan-shaped until il
reached the outskirts of the village. A
second fire started to the south of the vii
lage. The Hopkins House stood littl,
outside of the village and it was soon il
flames. Help was telegraphed for to Tom.
River and Manchester The Central rail
road at once made up a special train and 4
party of volunteers started fer the village
At Toms River more volunteers wer,
taken on. With the aid of these the fir
was beaten hack.
PARkERsBURG, W. Va. May 19.-Forcs
fires broke out near the mouth of tn,
Hughes river, in Writ county. on Satur
day and are still burning, having de
stroycd hundreds of acres of timber The,
are now sweeping over the farms consum
ing fences and outbuildings. The citizen
of Elizabeth. the county seat. have turnet
out en- masse and are now fighting tn
flames. hoping at least to save the home
of the farmers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
HAD A CHANCE To ESCAPE.
But jackson and Walling Thought NJ
Place as Safe as the Jail.

Place as Safe the Jail.
NEWPORT, KY, May 1S.-Seven prisoners
escaped Jail here. They were companions
of Scott Jackson, convicted of the murder
of Pearl Bryan, and his companion,
Alonzo Walling. Some prisoner sawed off
the hinges of the back door of the Jail
and let the seven men out. jackson and
Walling could have gone with them, but
preferred the Jail as safer than the open
country, fearing lynching. News of the
Jail delivery spread like the sound of an
explosion. In less than half an hour 5000
people surrounded the Jail, but dispersed
when assured that Jackson and Walling
were safe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19

A great talker had ensconced himself
in the study Of Laplace, the great
mathematician, who went on with his
work. After while the visitor remark.
ed:
lyon are busy, NJ. le Marquis. Per.
haps disturb you?''
Not i'll the least. Pray go on; I am
not listening ''-Familienblatt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
IOWA DEMOCRATS ASSEMBLE.
The Indications Favor Holes and Free
silver.

The Indications Favor Isoies and Free
silver.
DrBUQrE, May 19.-The demo-
cratic state convention will meet mt
10 n. m. tomorrow. The majority OF
the delegates have already arrived.
The state committee decided on s.
5. Wright. Of Upton. for temporary
chairman. but the silver men are
talking of change on account OF OBJ
lections to all the features Of his in
tended speech. Should they refuse
to endorse the committees choice,
Il. NJ. Carr. Of Manchester, will like
ly be selected. He may also be made
permanent chairman. The resolu-
lions will be for Boies for president
and uncomPromisingly for free silver
Mt the ratio OF 16 tol.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19

Some idea Of the magnitude of the
coal resources Of Huerfano county, Colo.
may be formed when it is known that
there are about 40, 600 acres, and each
acre contains 100, 900 tons, or a total Of
4, 600, 900, 900 tons, an amount almost
beyond comprehension.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
Quay ON for Ohio.

WASHINGTON. May 19.-Senator
Quay said today 10 his senatorial du-
ties would permit he was going
home. and thence to Canton, D.
Asked what this visit meant he re.
piled nothing. He is going to Can
ton to talk over the financial ques.
tion. Canton is the home OF Nc
kinley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
John n. Jones Hsnss.

MrRrn,sHoHo. H., May l9.-John
X. Jones. who stamped TO death Mrs.
Mcndehall at the Anna. Ill. fsir last
fall. was hanged here in the court
house yard today. He proiessed re-
pentauee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
Record. ON the I:aIi Groun,l.

CHICAGO, May 1a.-Scorcs recorded 10y
League base hall clubs are as follows: Al
Cincinnati-Philadelp D, Cincinnati 9;
at Observation-Disclosures ), Louisville 3
at Observation-Disclosures 3. Cleveland 4:
mt Chicago-New York /, Chicago Is, a,
St Louis-Boston 3, st. Louis 2; at Pitts
bury-wet grounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19

CEooKsroS. Mimi. May l9.-The
Hood situation Is serious. The rise
OF Red river has been very rapid.
Fart Of the town is flooded. and the
water Is three feet deep in some OF
the principal streets. =,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19

b'tFAto. May ia.-rhc twenty y-sccond
annuni e"n,gEtios of the Journcymcn
Horse>hc,rs International Union of the
niiri states and Canada opened it, scs-
s'"n> hrrc yesterday. The convention will
last if"h'hly until Friday The ss-crrtafy's =
reports shows membership of about s5.-
w.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
Wanted . Cinch.

Old Bullion-What! You wish tc
marry my daughter? She is a mere
schoolgirl yet
Suitor-Yes, sir. I came early Il
avoid the rush.-London Answers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19

Make it point to see that your
blood is purified. enriched and vital
lied at this season with Hoods Sar-
saparilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19

OMAHA, May ia special to The Bee
from Humboldt, NeP., says: The train
men arriving here last evening bring
reports of frightful results Of the cyclone
on the reservation adjoining this county.
They assert that forty persons were killed
by the cyclone on the reservation No par
ticulars are obtainable, as all communica-
ton by wire is down Those killed arc
supposed to he Indians, as there are few
whites on the reservation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
CYCLONE SWEETS Gown AGAIN.
Fall City, NcD, Tells OF Foar Dead ard
Larger Number Injured

Fall City, Ncb., Tells OF Folr Dead ard q
Larger Number Injured.
OMAHA, May IA special to The Bee
from Falls City. Ncb., says: This city
and surrounding country is in mourning
with dead and injured in many families
and debris of the devastation covering
everything As far As can be learned ut
present the killed and injured are: Killed
Eight ycar-Old son of j. NJ Houcks,
Mrs. sam Sailor, Mrs. Schock, and John
Smith.
Twelve on the Wounded List.
1njurcl-William Brannon and wife; ].
NJ. Houcks. severely bruised; Mrs j. NJ.
Houcks, bruised arm and shoulder; Isaac
X. Rhodes, very badly cut, and injured in
ternally; son ana daughterof of Mr.. Rhodes,
both severely bruised; William Hinton:
s1efs Wiiifan Hinton. beliiy injuries:
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Hinton. face
badly bruised; tramp at Missouri Pacific
station, broken leg and laceratcd knee;
William Smick, wounded on the left arm
and ankle.
Seven Farm Houses Demolished.
The farm houses of II. +. Lemon, 1. f.
Rhodes, w. II. Kent, Dan Sailor, Jacob
Lichty, Thomas Eakin and William Drug
miller We're all blown down, and most OF
the accidents and deaths occurred at :hest
places. II is estimated the damage will be
So, 600 to the city and park. The damage
in the rural districts is supposed to ht
much heavier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19
FORTY LEFT DEAD
In the Track Of a Cyclone in an
Indian Reservation.
NO DETAILS OF THE CATASTROPHE

All Communicates Cut or by the Same
Calamity That Wrought the Havoc-An-
other Nebraska Town Sends in . List Of
Dead and Wounded Tornado Victims,
with . Heavy Loss Of Property-Forest
Fires Working Ruin in the East.
KANSAS CITY. May 19.-Twenty-
eight killed outright and so or more
injured, some fatally, and property
loss OF about million dollars is now
believed to be the results of Sun
days cyclone in Marshall, Nemaha
and Brown counties. Kas. The de-
tails are still impossible and imper-
feet, and even these figures may be
increased. The dead are as follows:
At Seneca eight, Oneida six, Reserve
five, Sabetha five, Morrill, four. The
property loss at Seneca is $3.50, 900,
frankfort 100000, Reserve $66, 900,
Sabetha $4,000, Morrill, 500, 900.
Thousands of dollars of damages is
done in the country between these
towns and large mum bers of persons
are left entirely destitute. Every.
where citizens are organizing for the
relief of the sufferers and appeal an
for outside aid has been issued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-19

Hsve On hand " iots IN South Rock Island on
easy terms; juet oatetde the city limits; good
wA.cr loS taxes. aud cheap ineuranos- Ten lots
On Thirty-eighsh street snd FnteeaiA svsuno E.
nuAns O. 1isess Of psppssv IN - city for
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-17
SOU INVEST ARCADIA.

Alma, Mich july II, 1896.
Mr. EDITOR dear Sir, thinking you
was destitute of news, fr we read th'
same pieces over every week, s.
please excuse some of hand news and pu
them in as you sc n.
Miss Carrie Andre 5 came home la,t
Monday To spend her vacation from schOy.
at Portland with her parents, Mr.. and Mr..
Ed Andrews
DR.. and Mrs Mclaughlin were at Nj
and Mrs Andrews last Wednesday on "a
visit. The Doctor put in good time drink
ing milk and uad jolly time.
Mrs Bell Paefer was at MIR. and Mr..
| Ed Andrews on July 5 had a happy vist
| and went home feeling refreshed II mind
and body.
Ed Andrews crops are good at present,
all doing W Il even the old COW which hao
two calves Ed says that viii 90 foT tAi-
time.
Mr. Walters daughter is at home now
Mr. William Biglow mas flushed his JOB
the Ely school house. He has done nice
job.
Mr. Ray Taylor has nice lot Of lay
again THIS year.
Mr.. Turck expects to commence haying
on MS marsh this week
Burt Bailey has got some screen doors
al his humble cottage. He says shoe hy
don't boder me. II takes Hannah Bailey
to berry, she has over 30 quarts al. canned
for time OF want
Nj Walters aud son have done lots Of
hard work Oh their new farm and it show,
it too
Mr.. VIII Seward has flashed shin
CLING his barn.
Mr. W. stanton has a nice crop Of mu!.
leius auG other sun gtowlng ca MS place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-17
Probate Court.

July l. H. the matter Of the estate
of Lafayette Sweauauu, deceaseG; yeti
ZION for order L. Tie bill To set aside
deed. Hearing. July Is
July 8. In the matter of the estate
Of CORTLAND Sued!cOr, deceased; hear
lug liual account of Administrative.
Aug. 3.
July In the matter OF the estate
of Robert Smith. deceased; hearlr Q
iinal account of Administrator, Aug. 10.
July ; III the matter OF Hezekiah
Norton. incompetent, Order made APP
pointing Geo w. Thompson guardian
July IL. Ia the matter of the estate
OF James Frost, deceased; order made
allowing claims.
july Is. III the matter of the estate
of Arthur Howell, deceased; order made
appointing Jane Ii. Howell, admins
tratriX.
July 10 In the matter of the estate
of Jacob Duerr, deceased; order made
admitting the will of said deceased aud
appointing y. +. Moore executor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-17
An FAtranrtllnAri Mnp.r.

The series of brayadO bets which hata
been 50 frequent in Pari, reached a eli.
max when a shop assistant. named Alex
snder, laid wager Of 300 francs that
he would swallow yard Of galvanized
iron stove piping The bet was accept.
ed and witnesses and referee appoint
ed. Alexander and one Of the witnesses
went to buy the piping, which was
about one-siXteenth IF an inch in thick
ness and five inches in diameter Alex
ander took 1t TO whltesmith and re.
quested him TO file 1t down into pow
der in the presence Of the witness, who
subsequently carried it 20 d cafe in the
Rue dc 10 Chapelle where the operation
of SWALLOWING the filings was carried
out Quite ~ persons attended as spec
tators Alexander divided the filings
into five PORTIONS placed them in five
glasses of beer and tossed them off at
intervals of ten minutes. He played
cards during the process Of drinking,
and when the last glass Of beer and its
metallic addition had been consumed
the bet was declared won and the 800
francs handed over to him. He stated
afterward that he felt no inconvenience
whatever from the feat. Paris Letter.