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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26

MAN WITH The AXE
How an Insane Miner Ter
rorized an Entire
Navada Town.
BRslNED EVERYBODY He MET
Night of Anxiety Which Shattered
Frontier Nerye-Honses Bar
ricaded While Armed
Men Hunt.
EVERYBODY HE MET

In a community thrown together as that
In Austin, New, was in its early history
many episodes, tragical or the reverse, were
bound to occur. One of the most noted in
the annals of the young tow was the on
that wa long known and spoken Of as tho
tragedy of "the man with the AK In the
fall of 1868, says the San Francisco Chron-
icle, a party of five men from a point some
where in California arrived in Austin and
pitched their camp in Cedar raviEe, close
to the town. They put up their tent near
their wagon and did their cooking at their
campfire in the open air. This gypsy way
of living was rather the rule than the ex-
ception at this time, as few had had sui
fcient time to erect more substantial and
comfortable quarters, and at night the
ravines and hillsides were aglow with the
campiires of the e~migrant. One man of
this party of five had been silent, morose
and irritable for several days, as had been
observed by his companions. They thought
him, as they expressed it, "a 1assstle nutty,"
but dreamed of no danger a. his hands.
After lark one night the di.aarent mem
bers of the party, except the moody one,
were engaged about the camp in preparing
fer the night. He sat by the campfire 81
lent and gazing into it. One of the party
was bending over it preparing the evening
meal when, without warning, the silent
one sprang to his feet n with a frenzied
yell seized an ak and sank it into the brain
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26

GEORGE +. +. WILDE.
. shore detail and acting as naval secretary
Of the lighthouse board. He is a young
and ambitious officer and is most enthusi-
nstic over his new assignment. When the
talk of war with Spain was first begun,
Commander Wilde asked the navy DEPART
ment to give him command of the Katah-
din in case she should be placed in COM
mission. When his request was granted,
he was as pleased as a schoolboy at the
prospect of q holiday.
AS soon as Commander Wilde received
bis assignment he asked the navigation
bureau of the navy department. to provide
the Katahdin with four of the best seamen
gunners in the navy, with the idea that
the guns should be kept in constant use in
case the ram should be called into action
upon the outbreak of hostilitiss.
It is expected that the Katahdin will be
put through some very thorough practice.
Commander Wilde will ask permission to
take the vessel out to sea and perform
some experiments. He wishes to test her
in every ray possible, using her with only
one engine, supposing the other to be dis
abled, and putting her to other exacting
trials. He believes the Katahdin will be-
have finely under every test.
Tho work of a ram in actual conflict,
Commander Wilde believes, should begin
after o naval battle between fleets has got
we'll under way. Meantime she should be
lying under the lee of a battieship, as
nearly out Of sight as possible, until the
smoke of battle, even in these days of
smokeless powder, partly conceals her pres
ence. Then she should be made to steal
forth Quietly on her work OF destruction.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26


ment the United States agrees to make
good tho money paid By Brazil to the
Armstrong; and to deliver the balance to
Brazil as a bonus, after such expenses as
are necessary to put the uncompleted yes
sells in a fighting and seaworthy condition
are deducted.
1t is difficult to compare these vessels
with any of the ships Of the north Atlantic
squadron. A ship like the Maine could
tlcinolish both OF them in a stand up fight
without opening her big guns. In rnaa
ment either Of these ships compares favor
a5ly with the Columbia, of the protected
cruiser type, except that the Columbia
carries one s inch gun but her battery is
supplemented with only two 6 inch and
ten 4 inch guns. The Columbia, however,
has a coal capacity of about /. 700 tons, an
indicated horsepower of more than IS, 600
and a slleed Of 90 knots, Tho fact that 20
knots per hour is claimed as the speed Of
these two cruisers seems to be their cEisf
merit.
1t is not considered possible by experts
that tho Armstrong; have been able to in
crease tho efficiency of the two Brazilians
to an 5000 knot steaming radius and a 20
knot speed. allowing for only 700 TONS coaf
kboSf y 1890 ~
operate in RIO dc JaneiTo and the Rio de
Ia Plata, where coal was always obtain
able at.short notice. It is said that had
Spain purchased them she would have been
compelled TO make the United States a gift
of them after one voyage across the ocean
on account of their limited coal capacity
and the impossibility of replenishing the
supply.
The two vessels are described as fol-
lows: Displacement. 8, 400 tons; length
over all, $50 feet; breadth, 1879 feet;
depth, 1863; speed, 20 knots; indicated
horsepower, forced draft, 1900; coal q
pacity, 700 tons; coal consumption for
each horsepower at full speed per hour, 81
pounds, or about eight tons of coal per
hour.
The O'Higgins, which Spain tried to
buy of Chile, is a much more formidable
vessel than either of tho two Brazilian
craft. She was built by the Armstrong;,
too, and launched on May 20, 1897, but is
not yet ready for service. However, it
would take but a short time to fit her out
She was named for the great Chilean adj
miral.
The O'Higgins has a displacement Of
800 tons, a length of All feet 9 inches
anu a DfedutI VI Ocdiu VI W AcSo. LIZ
steel armer belt is 2 feet wide and z inches
thick, tapering to 5 inches at the ends.
Two barbettes, mounting each two S inch
guns, are of steel, 6 inches in thickness.
The classmates are 6 inches thick, and the
coming tower is protected by steel plates 9
inches thick. The protective deck is 3
| inches to ~ inches in thickness.
Her GOAL carrying capacity is I 200 tons,
and her guaranteed speed, from engines
of 16, 500 horsepower, is BIZ knots. She
is sheathed with wood and coppered, which
enables her to remain at sea much longer
than vessels not so protected without get
ting a foul bottom. Besides her four 8
inch Elswick quick firing guns she has
ten 6 inch and four A. inch guns, ten IL
Founders, ten 6 FOUNDERS and four ma
chine guns. Besides these there are three
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26
The WARSHIP TRADE
Business Booming, and
Prices Are Running
SKY High.
OUR ENGLISH BUILTCRUIsERs
The O'Higglns, Which Spain
Wanted to Buy from Chile,
But Couldn't.
OUR ENGLISH BUILTCRUISERS

is
One OF the international developments
of the present warlike attitude is the
search for warships which is being indus
~triously conducted. II you have any hnat-
ing fighting machines for sale, now is the
time to unload, for the market is being
sbulled" to the limit.
With $50, 600. 900 to spend, the author
lied agents of Uncle Sam have already SCI
cured some available ships, among them
being the two English built protected
cruisers Amazonas and Admiral Breu.
These are sister ships which the ARM
strongs had agreed to construct for Brazil.
They were launched at Elswick, England.
One of them, the Amazonas, was entirely
finished at the time Of purchase, while the
other will not be ready togo into commits
sion for a month or SO at least.
The contract price of the builders with
Brazil was 1910, 900 each. It is stated that
the United States has agreed to pay for the
warships 8 | ESQ., 600 each. In this arrange
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26
THE CAVALRY HORSE
How and Where Uncle Sam
Buys His Chargers.
SHREWD OLD CHAP IN 4 HORSE DEAL
Knows What He Wants, Takes
Nothing Else and Pays a
Fair Price.

n.oo ooo
Every year ohcie sam spenus Slso,oVo
IN buying horses Tor the cnyally and artli-
lery service. That is the amount Of tho
annual appropriation, and it is all used, for
If some were left over the amount mighs
~ 80 daun +ba nevt uear
~ th;s s,n, obo,t soo borsos ; an.
- -. -.
auireo esury = hon'ns ~ ono se's wy
better OF uncie sam on a morse deai. AS
gets his moneys worth every time, for hs
Knows exactly what he wants and what
he ought to have. He gets it too.
As Chicago is probably the biggest horse
market in the country it is in that city
N.4 o..s. s,sah;,.
SnaD Assis1an'
who does the horse traulng Tor the govern
Inent, has bis headquarters. Although an
.veraa a ~ aao horses n day reach Chicago.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26

pleted and his report made. Space had
been allotted the United States by the
French government, and it was only nee
essary to send some one to formally accept
the additional space that had been prom
ised to Major Handy. Mr.. Cridler was
therefore appointed as special commission
or and will discharge this duty before be-
ginning his inspection Of embassies.
Mr.. Cridler is about 10 years Of age.
Unlike most diplomats, be is frank, blunt
and plain spoken. He seldom conceals his
thoughts and usually says exactly what he
means. His brusque ways are those of the
average American man and have made
him feared as well as respected by the for
eign representatives. Although there is
more red tape in the state department than
in any other bureau, MI. Cridler detests
irippery and delay and would rather cut
the red tape than unite it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26
SUCCEEDS MAJOR HANDY.
The Third Assistant Secretary Of State
and His European Mission.

and his european Misslou.
Thomas ". Cridler, tho third assistant
secretary of state, who is now in Paris,
has not been sent there, as was reported
recently, to buy warships. His mission is
wholly peaceful. He is in Paris as United
States commissioner to the exposition. He
left Washington for Paris before the ex-
plosion of the Maine, and his trip had
been arranged a month previously.
Mr.. Cridler has been il the state depart
ment under several administrations and
has worked his way up from a humble
clerkship to bis present responsible posi-
tion. Secretary Sherman desired to give
him a vacation, and it had been arranged
that he should make a tour Of inspection
of the American embassies in Europe
When this had been decided, Major Hoses
P. Handy, the special commissions tothe
Paris exposition, died. The work assigned
Major Handy had been practically COM
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26
n,.,snru5shed Dogs.

In France there exists an order OF merit
founded BY the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals. Of which the mem
bers are dogs which have distinguished
themselves by deeds Of bravery. A taste
fully designed 'scollar Of honor is award
ed 10 the dog considered worthy of dis
tinction.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26
a FREAK UNIVERSITY.
Queer Building In whioh Astronomy VII
BE Taught.

Be Taught.
One Of the most unique buildings ever
erected for educational purposes is soon to
be constructed in Chicago. It is TO be
known as the University Of the Pyramid
and Cube and is to be devoted to the study
of astronomy in all It's branches, not ex-
Guiding astrology. Tho name Of the uni
yersity is significant and refers to two SEQ
tions of the building. The cube Is of re-
ligious Significance and the pyramid is .
tribute to the temples of Egypt.
The total height of the building Is to be
900 feet. Tho first or lower section will
be SO feet in height and WILL be in the
form of a circle. which will be- IA feet in
diameter. In this section will be "a lee
ture Tsorss, each one in the shape of q
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26

sDon't you feel more like working at
sorna times than at othersg'' inquired the
young wonaan Yes he replied, Il do.
When ] ara riding in a railway car. where
( can't possibly find a pen, pencil or pa
Ser. Or anybody to talk business TO. I get
70 feeling so industrious that it makes
ne neryous."-Washington Star.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26
u AND AMBITIOUS.

Something About the 0facer who Come
mands the New Ram K~atahdin.
Commander George F. F. Wilde, who
has been put in charge Of the newly ON
missioned ram Katahdin, the freak craft
of cur navy, was until a week or so g on
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26

The bruised fresh leaves of the milfoil or
narrow, Achillae Miilefolium, having
astringent properties, are sometimes en-
ployed in domestic practice to arrest the
bleeding of wounds. valerian, valeriana
officinalis, is also similarly used A
French Journal has recently stated that
the leaves of the geranium, PeIargonium
zonale. are also effective for the purpose
mentioned. AS these last are most like
~ 10 be within immediate reach Of almost
everyone, 1t may be well TO note this
property relating to them.-Vick's Maya
zine.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26
A Trick wheeIman.

Hes a trick wheeiman, is hep asked
the first henpecked husband.
Yes said the second. Hes from
Brooklyn. and he can guide his baby
coach through a crowded street without
putting his hands on the handle-bar."
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26
M harm Done.

Father. Johnnyss went and drunk up
a whole bottlefrl of mkt
Well 1t don't mak any difference.
dipped the mucilage brush IN it, and II
was no good.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26
THE ~o'HIGGINs.

torpedo tubes, of which two are submerg-
ed. The OsHiggins Is outclassed by both
the cruisers New York and Brooklyn in
armament.
The names Of all foreign bought ships
will be changed. This is o simpIe matter,
requiring but a word or two from the Soc
rotary of the navy. The cruisers, under
the law, must be named after cistes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26
An hnefeHr Clock.

The great clock at Rouen has been
measuring the time and striking the hours
and quarters for over 500 years
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26
~ In Opera.

The One-sHow do yon like the prima
donna's enunciation2 n
The Other-"I think ii hangs dread
fully. | wonder who made IT 9-Harper's
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22
INCORPORATION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that a
petition for the incorporation of
The city of Ardmore as city OF
the second class has this day
been presented to the Hon.
United States court for the
southern district of the Indian
Territory at Ardnore, and that
by order of said court said peti-
tion and plat of the proposed
townsite has been filed with the
clerk of said court at Ardmort.
and that Saturday, the 10th day
of April. 1898, has been by said
court fixed for the hearing of
said petition at the court hous.'
in the said town of Ardmore.
This, the 18th day of March.
1898. W. f. BOWMAN,
w. A. LEDBETTER,
A. EDDLEMAN,
Agents for Petitioners.
Or7l~1
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22
CUBAN Flag Torn Down.

st. Louis, March 21.-Bvcr
since December 16. 1896, a Gu
ban flag has floated from tht
old lamp post at the corner OF
Ninth and Olive streets. Ne
one in st. Louis, except the
man who put it there, knew
who the patriotic Cuban sym
pathizer was. Winds and raino
have destroyed several, bu'
when one was almost worn out
another and a new one took its
place. A few nights ago some
one tore the flag down and i'll
scribed on a board which he
tied to the post: "Vive In
Spain!"
This has revealed the identity
of the man who nailed the flag
to the post. He is Vernon b..
Stevenson, a civil engineer,
with an Office in a building di-
rectly across the street from
the flag. To an evening paper
today he sent a note addressed
to the Spaniard containing this ::
Il will meet you, you MUIR
derer in any bunch Of willow :
within 20 miles of st. LOUIS any
hour of the "a. | pledge yon
my word as an American that
| will meet you alone. will
furnish a Cuban flag, and if you
want to get under the lid of
HI, you attempt to tear that
flag up"
The letter was signed by Ste
Yenson's full name and his adj
dress. Stevenson says that he
means business, and if the man
who tore down the flag and
wrote inscription on the board
wants to avenge a fancied in
suit on his country he will be
accommodated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22

We are anxious to build up West
ern Texas. and commencing at once
and continuing until April 80 we will
sell to all corners from Fort Worth
and stations east, including Alexan-
dria, La, round trip tickets to Abi-
lene, Pecos and stations intermedi-
ate, and to Eddy and Roswell, New
Mexico, at rate of one and one third
fares for the round trip; tick cts good
thirty days from date of sale. This
will be the best time of the year to
see Western Texas and you ought to
take advantage of the opportunity.
See nearest ticket agent for further
information, or address E. P. Tur-
ner, general passenger agent T. & P.
R'y, Dallas, Tex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States court in the Iu-
dian Territory, Southern district:
Anis Hyeks, plaintiff,
VS..
3. w. Hicks, defendant.
The defendant, S. w. Hicks, is
warned to appear in this court in
thirty days and answer the com
plaint Of the plaintiff, Anis Hycks.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Town
send, Judge OF said court, and the
seal thereof, this 18th day of March,
1898. &. NJ. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
r. E. Lee, attorney. m2O
Summers Hardy, atty nonresident
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22

o. W. A. Hardman, when sheriff
of Tyler Co., w. Va, was at one
time almost prostrated with cold.
He used Chamberlains Congh remedy
and was so well pleased with the
quick relief and cure it afforded him
that he gave the following unsolicit-
ed testimonial: ITO all who may be
interested, wish to say that l have
used Chamberlains Cough Remedy
and find it invaluable for coughs and
cold" For sale by T. N. Coleman
and w. B Frame
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22
PUT A STOP TO PAIN.

Rheumatism, Neuralgia and other
painful Affections are now as easily
cured as they were once hard to cure.
Science has learned what pain is and
Ballard's Snow Liniment is the re-
suit. Cures Strains Cuts, Bruises,
Stiff Joints and Contracted Muscles.
Penetrates the very bone and re-
lieves almost from the moment it
touches. When liniment is needed
you owe it to yourself to get the
best. The dealer is authorized to
guarantee this one. Price so cents.
Sold hysColeman & Lynn, at the Red
Front BEug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22

1t is not often that a physician rec
Ommends a patent medicine; when
he does, you may know that it is a
good one. DR.. ]. p. Cleveland,
Glasgow, Va. writes: / have used
Chamberlain collie, cholera and
diarrhoea remedy in my practice and
it has proven to he an excellent
remedy, where through course OF
medicine had failed with me. / rec
ommend it to my patients every
time for collie and diarrhoea." Many
other progressive physicians recon-
mend and use this remedy, because
it always cures and cures quickly
Get bottle and you will have an ex-
cellent doctor in the house. and for
all bowel complaints, for chill
dren and adults. For sale by t. n.
Coleman and w. B. Frame
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22
3wks
THE LIVER KEEPS PEOPLE WELL

THE LIVER KEEPS PEOPLE WELL
When the liver is sluggish all Other
organs are involved. You suffer
from Constipation, Biliousness
Jaundice, Headache, Indigestion
Pain in Back, Chills and Loss of En-
ergy. You will never know how
promptly these troubles can be cured
until you use HERBIEE. 1t cure.
quickly when other remidies utterly
fail. Regulates the Liver, Purifies
the Blood. HERBINE is a Harmless:
Vegetable Remedy that gives new
life and energy almost from the frsl
dose. Price 75cts. Free Trial Bottle
at Coleman & Lynn, the Red Front
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22

For some time, / have suffered
with rheumatism and tried every i'm
aginable remedy, without effect. MFR.
F. G. 8. Wells advised me to try
Chanberlain's g pain balm, telling me
it had cured many cases of long
standing like mine. l have used four
bottles and feel sure that one more
bottle will make my cure complete
A. r. Knott, Claremore, Ark. Sold
by T N. Coleman and w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22

From all over the country, come
words of praise for Chamberlain's 8
cough remedy. Here is a sample
letter from Mrs. c. Shep, of Little
Rock, Ark: 81 was suffering from
severe cold, when L read of the
cures that had been effected by
Chamberlain cough remedy. I con-
cluded to give it trial and accord
ingly procured bottle. 1t gave
me prompt relief, and have the
best reason for recommending it
very highly, which do with pleas
ure." For sale by T. N. Coleman
and W. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States court in the In
dian Territory, Southern district
L. p. Smith, plaintiff
VS.. No. 1856.
Nora L.Smith, deft.
The defendant, Nora L. Smith, is
warned to appear in this court in
thirty days and answer the complaint
of the plaintiff, l.. p. smith.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Town
send, judge of said court, and the
seal thereof, this 18th day of March.
1898. G. NJ. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
Walker & Basham, attorneys.
Je0selHill, attorney nonresident.
mar 20
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22
lThey Never Came Back.

New York, March PA dis
patch to the Sun from Havana
says that Juan Ramyrez and E.
Chavez. two autonomists. re-
Gently went to the insurgents
camp to offer autonomy.
They have anot been heard
from and it is believed that they
have been slain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22

WhOoping cough is the most de-
stressing malady; but its duration
can be cut short by the use of ,'ne
Minute Cough Cure, which is also the
best known remedy for Group and all
lung and bronchial troubles. City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22

Don't annoy others by your cough
ing, and Fisk your life by neglecting
cold. One Minute Cough Cure
cures coughs, colds, Group, grippe
and all throat and lung troubles.-
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22

The rain fails on the just and un-
Iust. Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup
cures n cold, asthma and In grippe,
cmnghk In rain or shine. We keep
y. w. 3. Frame and 7, n. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22

A thrill of terror is experienced
when a brassy cough of Group sounds
through the house at night. But the
terror soon changes to relief after
One Minute Cough Cure has been ad-
ministered. Safe and harmless for
children.-City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22

Hunt's Cure rapidly destroys itch,
ringworms, itching piles, eczema,
tetter and like trouble. Under its
influence the diseased euticle scales
of, leaving a smooth, white, healthy
skinsin its place "A wonderful rem
edy. and only 50 osnts n box.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
JOSEPH p. MULLEN,

JOSEPH p. MULLEN,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
Criminal Law 4 Specially.
General law practice in the courts
OF Indian Territory, U. 8. supreme
court, Washington; court of claims
court Of appeals, Eighth Judicial dis
trict; executive department. wash
ington.
once, West Main street, near old
court house,
AEDMoRE, I. T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22

One bottle of Dr. Simmons Cough
Syrup will cure you, when perhaps
all the physicians in the world could
not three months from now; why not
try 4 bottle? Price fifty cents. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed or money re-
funded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-22

Children and adults tortured by
burns, scalds, injuries, eczema or
skin diseases may secure instant re-
lief by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t is the great Pile remedy
CITY Drug Store.