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The evening times., 1899-07-22

leaning back and looking at the canvas with
nearly-closed eyes. That shut OF enough light 10
give them approximately the effect of distance"
Dispatches from Cairo report that the Holy
Carpet" the property OF Mohamned. and
long guarded with pious care in the Elyntian
capital has fallen into the hands ef BetIouins
who attacked caravan of Egyptian pilgrims
while on the desert march between Mecca ard
Medina. The carpet is usually carried to Msriirl
every year the great annual pilgrimage from
Egypt. and is then restored TO its keepers ssrs
the '9Ncw York sun II Is one af the nlf5s
famous relics of the prophet. and the sacri.cious
act OF the desert nOmads Will much fsa,-
ng, particularly in North Africa. Mecca AZ
tracts the faithful from the entire MohanIaedin
world, but by far the larger part Of the pilgrims
who visit Medina are natives OF Africa. The ret
son Is because Medina Is second in Sanctity to
Mecca and 4 visit to the tomb of the praphes
at Medina. while highly meritorious. canfers no
honor blessing which II net cgtEled sur.
passed by the holy fruits OF the pilgrimage %
Mecca; and few non tfricar dcvutces htv. the
incentive to incur the suferncs and tIanss-r %
tine 2DD-milc march across the sand waste between
Mecca and Medina. OF the four orthodox "a a
o! Islam the Naikites are very numerous !.
North Africa. and large par, CT the pilgrials
% Medina go there not only to veneFaic Jse
tomb of the prophet. but also the iOmh OF tas
Imam Mllck-lbn-Ansa. the founder Of the Malt
Kite Seet. The bones os thousands ri thesc pi'-
grms whiten the route the Arabian sand
waste. where they have suecumbesl TO heat and
fatigue or To the attacks Of Ectlouin robhcr.
This journey has always been among the NEST
trying experiences OF the pilgrim bands. Souis of
the Meccans have made fortunes supplying camcIs
and food for the desert Journey to and i-Om the
northern city. Thirteen ycars Icr--- French
steamship company spread the news iar and wide
that henesf0Fth the periis OF the desert march
might be avoided. The pilgrims were advised
20 return from Mecca to Jiddsh the coast.
where steamers would await TO carry ;heai 205
miles nuth TO Jambo. whence they might make
an easy and comfortable journey to- Medina
In recent wears several Thousand pilgrims istye
employed this easier and cheaper route. ba,t tlc
majority have clung to the old wav. Thr
Bcsioains who have committed tho latest acts 0f
sacriicee nominaily M0hammedans. but they
neither pray give thanks To Allah. They
may IKE trusted to place the highest sapsner,;a,
v''re upon any sacred relic falling into their
hands,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
No Prisons Needed.

In Iceland there are no prisoners,
and the inhabitants are so honest In
their habits that such material de-
lenses to property as locks, bolts and
bars are not required. Yet its history
for the past thousand years records
no more than two thefts.
OF these two cases one was that OF
a native who was detected after steal"
ing several sheep: but as he had done
so to supply his family, who were suf-
fering for want of food, when he had
broken his arm, provisions were fur
nished to them and WORK was found
for him when he was able to do it, and
meanwhile he was placed under med
ical care; but the stigma attached to
his crime was considered sufficient
punishment.
The other theft was made by q
German, who stole seventeen sheep.
But as he was in comfortable circum-
stances and the robbery was malicious,
the sentence passed upon him was
that he should at once sell all his
property.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
The Best-Lishted City.

Paris is now said to be the best
lighted city in the world and model
for all cities that are bent on introduc.
ing electric lighting on grand scale.
1t is the great installation under the
vast central markets of Paris that has
enabled he municipality to command
the situation and to carry out a
scheme which has been settled not
hastily, but after patient, scientific
and systematic study.
This installation, however, has never
been intended for the general work Of
lighting. 1t is for experimental pur.
poses, and also for acting as regu-
lator of charges, each division of the
city, radiating from centre, being
leased for limited term to a RESPONSE
BILE electric company.
The old troublesome question of how
to dispose of wires never arises In
Paris, where, thanks mainly to the
subways, there are absolutely no OBJ
structive wires.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

Formerly the ashes on steamships
we're gathered into great cans, hoisted
70 the decks with more or less difficulty
and thrown overheard Among the
new devices for labor saving in this
direction Is chute into which very
strong air current is forced. The ashes
are placed in the chute as they &C.
.umulate and are almost instantly
blown through this conductor into the
sea. The amount Of labor saved by
his means can scarcely be appreciated
5y those who have not watched the
wearisome dragging of the enormous
quantity Of refuse from the furnaces
n steamships and large plants of this
description.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
PAPER COLLARS.
They Are Still Made, Largely for Eek
port.

They Arc Still Made. Largely for Ex-
port.
ooh, yes, paper collars are still
made" said a haberdasher, smilingly,
in reply to an inquisitive customer.
'aThirty years ago they We're worn by
men who considered themselves very
good dressers. Now their use is con-
fined to a few old fellows who won't
change and, Of course, they have to
be manufactured to order. There are
several customers for them here, and
a wealthy planter who lives some dis
lance north of the city orders them by
thousand lots. l was in New England
last summer, and while visiting little
town famous for it's collar-makers saw
an old plant used for turning out the
paper article. 1t had been rustins
away in silence for years, and l was
astonished at it's size. The buildings
easily covered an acre, and the mach
inery was enormous / was told that
in it's heyday the concern shipped Its
product all over the world, and sold
paper collars even in the FiJI Islands.
/ supposed they must have been used
as trimmings for missionary ragout.
1.-THE celluloid collar industry is still
very much alive, and you may be sur
prised to know that Its trade last year
was the largest on record. Who buys
them? Lots of different people. Thou
sands are sold to seafaring men, par
ticularly those whose voyaging takes
them into the tropics. France, Ger
many, and Italy import an immense
number. Another big lot is supplied
under contract to the Russian army
a fact not generally kuown-and l
understand there Is large sale Of
them in Turkey.
1.-THE principal market in this coun'
try is in the West. The lumbermen up
in the Minnesota and Wisconsin re-
gions regard them as very recherche,
and they buy them by the bale. In
the cities they are worn generally by
policemen, who would find it impossi-
he to keep linen collar looking neat
In bad weather. The great objection to
celluloid collars used to be their In
famability. Their composition Is very
like gun-cotton, and it was formerly
common joke to touch a match to
fellows neck-gear and see it vanish.
You can't do that now. a new pro
cess has rendered them treproof."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
To Inquire About q Wifes Welfare II q
Gross Imrertinence.

Social etiquette among the Arabs Is
a factor in life to be considered SER
iously, if you wish to live among them
without friction. Its obligations are
not to be completely mastered in few
months. Sometimes when l have had
companions with me presumably
thoroughly au fat with all things
Mohammedan, the harmony of the oc-
casion has been seriously endangered
by some thoughtlessness or ignorance
on their part, which to the Moslem
could appear only as contemptuous
want Of consideration.
No greater insult could be offered to
an Arab than friendly inquiry as to
the welfare of his wife-tO us nat
ural civility, but to him gross i'm
pertinence bitterly resented. On one
occasion l nearly made similar
blunder. l was invited by neighbor-
ing sheik to go to see him, and was ON
the point of riding up to his tent door
and dismounting there. Fortunately,
however, / recollected in time that ETH
uuette demanded that | should haltff
wards off, and call In a loud voice:
"Have | your permission to approachv
This gives time to bundle off any Of
their womenkind who may be about,
preparatory to the admission of n
stranger.
1t is curious also to notice that, III
spite of the real effection existing be-
tween father ana son, the sense OF
respect dominates all other feelings
and the sons will never sit at meat
with their father in the presence OF
guest, but will wait upon both until
the father, rising, allows them the OPP
portunity of breaking bread with their
visitor,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Bridge OF Collins.

When the British forces were march
Ing on Pekin in 1850, after the capture
Of the Taku forts, one Of the rivers
became so swollen with the heavy
rains that it was rendered impossible.
Being aware that the Chinese general
ly order their collins years in advance
and keep them on the premises, orders
were given to search all the houses Of
the village and collect every coffin.
With the aid Of few empty casks the
soldiers constructed pontoon bridge
of collins sufficiently strong to bear
the artillery, and the river was thus
passed in safety.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
A Won Hfrd.

Many sailors believe that the frigate
bird can start at daybreak with the
trade winds from the coast OF Africa
and roost the same night upon the
American shore. Whether this Is q
fact or not has yet to be determined,
but 1t is certain that the bird is the
swiftest Of winged creatures and Is
able to fly, under favorable conditions.
200 miles an hour.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

A race between a stag and locomo-
tive on the railroad was lately Witness
ed near Labelle, Can. The engineer
noticed the stag on the track, about 200
feet ahead, and he blew a warning
whistle. The animal started on rum.
keeping to the track, and continued the
race for three miles. then gracefully
bounded aside until the locomotive had
nAaaed
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Statue 5000 Years Old.

The earliest known statue Is one
,,os been recovered from an Egyptia:
tomb. 1t is that of a sheikh, or mead
man of a village, is made OF WOOD
with eyes of glass, and evidently =
nortrait. It is 5000 years OLD.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

Rabbit fur is now an important com
mercial article 1t Ia known to the
trade as electric seal and when dyed
80 closely resembles the genuine arti-
Gle as to defy detection except among
experts. 1t is said that 100000 Is in
vested In rabbit culture In England.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

A German biologist says that the two
sides of face are never alike. In two
cases out Of five the eyes are out Of
line: one eye is stronger than the other
In seven persons out of ten, and the
right eye is generally higher than the
left
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
The HustIing Japanese.

Japan is making great Roadway in
the manufacturing world. 1t is a
strange fact that 1t Ia now manufacture
ing modern war material for the use OF
western nations. Six big guns turned
out at the Japanes government arsenal
at Osaka were supplied to the Portu-
guese government.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

The railway systems In the United
States employ $4,000 locomotives. &c.
900 passenger cars and 5000 mail and
baggage cars. These figures seem large
till the number OF freight cars is stat
ed, which Is 100000
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
London Fountains.

In the streets and suburbs Of London
there are now not only 712 fountains
for human beings, but 2S6 large
troughs for horses and cattle and 40
small troughs for sheep and dogs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Stone Bullets.

Bullets Of stone were used in 1914,
leaden bullets coming into use shortly
before the end OF the sixteenth CEN
fury. Iron bullets have been mention
ed as In use in 1850.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
A Costly Tomb.

The tomb of Mohammed is covered
with diamonds, sapphires ana ruoies'
valued at .e2,600, 600.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
An Albi-> Squirrel.

One of the very rare albino SQUIRREL
was trapped recently by Maine hunt
or, There it not colored hair In its
white fur, and the eyes are of bright
mini
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
&rlish Victories,

Paris G.
city In
why it's y
beautiful. L.
Of three kinds,
cha, such as line
and the lime tree,
such abundance In II.
Iopne and on certain OF t.
wards.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

Of l.
my o.
which l.
field, Is tn
from unbrokt.
ed with uttlel
ton is moistened,
In a paper wrapper.
It looks like an ordinary
effects are peculiar The
experiences thickening sc.
the head and Is afflicted with
to sit down. This phase Is foh>
by a period of intense exhilaratl.
which, presumably, accounts for the
habit; the. third phase Is nausea and
disgust for all food.
The beginning Of recovery Is marked
by a yearnfng for tea In any form.
The tea cigarette habit Is said to be
peculiarly difficult to overcome.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
A. ola University

The university OF FL Ayhar, IN Cairo
e. Tho oldest in the world. 1t has rec
ords dating back 1000 years.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
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Some Of these growths, says writer,
who is describing his visit to germ
farm, are exceedingly expensive. In
deed, a rare bacillus seems to be as
valuable in it's way as a scarce orchid.
I was shown, for instance, species
known as the bacillus indicus ruber:
which is found only in the stomach OF
certain monkeys, and for colony OF
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x On the other hand, you can buy
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ugh $25 per colony;
vs. $40 is asked for
he bacillus of con-
=. This would
IKE $1,250,000
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
We rig a nle
very best wearable

we rig Il lilo
very best wearable
READY MADE CLU1nl4,u
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Having enlarged our stores and added
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

The number of stars visible to the
unaided eye is less than six thousand
The number Of stars visible through
largest telescopes is probably not
IN one hundred million.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-09-06

A CHANGE of heart has come
over the Guthrie (Okla.) Leader,
and it gushingly breaks forth in a
melo- dramatic, sub rosa tone: If
all the tears that human hearts
have shed on account of love. were
collected into one mighty ocean,
the beautiful bark of hope which
love has built could sail its sacred
waters to the haven of joy which it
has prepared, driven by a breeze
created by the sighs which il has
wrung from ardent souls.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-09-06

The wholesale firm of Tyler &
Simpson are storing a heavy stock
of groceries here, and as soon as
they can get possession of the en-
tire building goods will come in
with rush. In addition to other
improvements they have erected a
substantial platform the entire
length of their building on the
south side.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-09-06

No one knows the unbearable
torture, the peculiar and agonizlng
pain, caused by piles, unless they
have suffered from them. Many be-
lieve them incurable. This is a mis-
take. Proper treatment will cure
them. Tabler's Buckeye Pile Oint-
ment is an infallible cure. Price, 80
cts, in bottles, tubes 75 cts. City
Drug Store, w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-09-06
ENoN ASSOCIATION.
The AssocIstIoo Gets Down 60 Business
Interesting Meeting.

The Association Gets Down 60 Business.
Interesting neeti7e.
The fifteenth annual meeting of
Enon Baptist Association convened
with the First Baptist church of
this city this morning at 9:25
O'Clock. The meeting was begun
by devotional exercises led by Ed.
S. T. Ray of Keltner. /. T.
There were 20 churches repre-
sented, three of which came III by
petition at this meeting. Follow
ing are the names of the churches
with the messengers representing
them:
Burneyville-J N. Wester and ],
L. Spencer.
New Hope-W. Il. Pittman, John
Pittman and J. w. Webb.
First Ardmore-T. II. Banks, j. D.
Payne and NJ. l.. Garrett.
Buck Horn-R. T. Ricketts,
Simon Valley--J. R. Jones'
Overbrook-J. T. Cochran.
Fairview-D. W. Hogue.
Cannon Chapel-C. NJ. Curb and
R. d. Taliaferro.
Keltner-M. A. Gilcrease, j. D.
Tipler and J. T. King.
South Ardmore-Van McCullough
and II. E. Stevens.
Red Oak-Joe Trentham, B. F.
Johnson and J. B. Watson.
Marietta-J. W. Balthrop.
Mt. Zion-J. NJ. Lane, M. F. Veale
and E. D. Shaw.
Lone Grove-W. M. Harper, J. NJ.
Bennett and T. B. Priddy.
Glenn. A. Williams and W. o.
NARROW.
Lake Valley. N. Lillard and j.
G. Daniels.
Pleasant Him: A. Allen.
Midway-E. A, Smell and J. j.
Troop.
Newport-H. p. Guest and W. II.
Hayden.
The meeting was organized by
electing T. B. King, moderator;
j. A. Mccullough, clerk, and j.
W. Pittman, treasurer.
In response to a call for CORE
spondents the following brethren
were cordially welcomed:
Ed. c. Stubblefeld of Duncan
l. T., corresponding secretary OF
the Territorial Baptist Convention /;
Ed E. l.. Smith of Ell Reno.
Okla, representing the work OF
American Baptist Publication So
ciety; Ed. j. A. Johnson of Jesse,
|. T., visitor from Bethel Associa-
ton; Ed. ]. j. Corley, a CORE
spondent from Banner Association
and Eld. j. c. Parrock from Pitte-
way, Tex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-09-06
hARDY-vANNoY NUPrIALs.
A Quiet Wedding at TlshomIneo This
Mornine-Off for Galveston.

Mornine-Off for Galveston.
United States Commissioner Cor
nelius Hardy and Miss Kate Van
noy were married at s O'Clock this
morning at the residence of the
brides parents. DIR. and Mrs. Van
noy, at Tishomingo, the Rev. c. c.
Vannoy of the Presbyterian church
officiating.
The young couple left immedi-
ately after the ceremony by way of
Durant for Galveston, Tex, where
they will spend their honeymoon.
The wedding was a quiet affair,
only a very few intimate friends
being present.
The bride is a most estimable
young lady of Tishomingo, where
every one is her friend.
The groom is really an Ardmore
boy, whose family live here. Mr..
Hardy was bright young attor-
ney in our city, and when the
change in government administra-
tion took place he was awarded the
Office of United States commissioner
at Tishomingo, which position he
is now filling with honor to him
self and upiversual satisfaction to
the law abiding people of that
burg.
The ARDMoREITE wishes the
young people bon voyage through
life.