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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1900-12-08

His early education was acquired at
the Wisconsin institute for the blind,
and he subsequently studied with
number of eminent masters, among
whom may be mentioned w. w. Lud-
den and Carlo Bassini, in the art of
singing, and Mr.. Creswold, of London,
for the organ. He was called to
Washington in 1875, to take charge of
the organ at the First Congregational
church, which position he has contin-
ued to fill up to the present time.
DR.. Bisehofff has two grown chill
dren, by former marriage. About
year ago he married Miss Elsie Bond.
Mrs. Bischoff possesses pure soprano
voice of rare sweetness. At re-
cent concert in an aria from the
magic Flute" the purity and fex-
ibility of her tones were effectively
displayed. Many considered her ex-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1900-12-08
Peach RaxarIan Cream.

Soak one half box of gelatine in ona-
half of cold water for two hours.
Strain enough soft freshly-stewed
peaches through sieve to make one
pint of pulp, add one-half cup OF
sugar, stir till dissolved and press
through a colander. While boiling
hot stir in the soaked geIatine, pour
into a bowl, set in a pan Of cracked
ice and stir until cola and beginning
to thicken. Then stir in half tea
spoonful of extract of almonds, mix
well and stir in one pint Of cream
thorough whipped. It must be
measured before whipping. Pour into
mold which has been dipped in cold
water, and set it In cold place to
narden. When required to serve turn
out upon a fat ilsh.r-Home Magazine.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1900-12-08
THE AMERICAN PARLoR.
The "Best Roornss of the Rich and
the Poor Are Furnished with
Execrable Taste

We have a prevalent folly of set
ting aside room in our houses which
we very rarely use, writes Ed
ward Box, protesting. in the La
dies Home Journal, against the bad
taste exercised in furnishing our
homes. IF means are at our command
we crowd such room fun of puny
gilt chairs, upon which no one dares
to sit; on the walls we hang impossi-
BILE paintings. with equally impossible,
massive gold frames; an elegant sofa
upholstered in silk or satin, with a
gi1ded frame, is introduced; gold
clock which never runs is put on a
mantel of solid onyx; aChippendale'
cabinet is added-which always har-
monies so superbly with Louis XIV.
sofa or chair-and we have what we
call s.drawing-room." If we are of
moderate means, then we make the
'drawing-room" as closely resemble
one in some wealthy home we know
of as possible, only with limited means
we must purchase cheaper articles.
Then, we have as good an example Of
GuG SuUNTOOm$ O1
store as it is possible to obtain. II we
are poor, then we set around stiffly
four or five black hair-cloth chairs; we
put a marble-top table win plush
album on it in the center; a hair
cloth sofa which no one can possibly
stick on; a Franklin stove that is
never lighted; we hang a wreath of
wax flowers in glass case on the
walls; a carpet riotous with the most
gorgeous roses is put on the floor, and
then, after we have carefully pulled
down every shade in the room. SO as
to exclude Gods pure sunshine and
get nice, musty ano eemeterfal
smell in the room, we have what we
call, in America, parlor. And in
either case we have best ROOM
so best that we never use it, and peo-
pie shown into 1t are always glad
to get out of it. But we have a
drawing ROOM" or ''parlor," and.
in the minds of some, without such
room no house is complete.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1900-12-08

they go directly to the cock pit and
for several hours enjoy themselves at
their fayorite sport, cock fighting.
Along the shore for distance of
about 400 yards near the church are
large earthworks or trenches, the work
being done at the time the place was
bombarded in 1896.
Another picture gives a view of the
large 12-foot cannon in the churchyard,
mounted on . mahogany carriage. Ii is
trained on New Cavite, three miles
across the bay, but the writer has never
heard of its ever having done any dam
age there. The cracks in the gun can
be plainly seen. where our troops tried
TO explode it with guncotton.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1900-12-08
a Grenr sayfng.

Fair CustomerAre you sure this
sticky paper will catch fies2
Dealer Yes, indeed, mum sold
half dozen sheets to boarding
house keeper yesterday and iii two
hours she caught enough Tor buckle
berry pie. n. \. Weekly.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1900-12-08
Getting Ready for war.

It is reported that the siamese gov
ernment is in the market for 90 900
rifles and 10000, 600 cartridges. Bids
for the construction of plant for
the manufacture OF ammunition iii
that country are also invited.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1900-12-08
DueIs Popular I'm ITALY.

During the last year 2, 400 duels have
been fought in Italy and $50 deaths
have resulted. Most Of these COM
bats were between army officers and
based on the most trivial pretexts,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1900-12-08
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR.

America and Egypt But in Turkestan
Russia has come into possession OF d
cotton-growing country OF great posi-
bilities. Last year a Moscow merchant
told Mr.. Norman $50 900 bales came from
there, and this. it must be remembered.
is favored by escaping the heavy duty
which foreign cotton has to pay. An
official publication contains this stafe-
menf; In the near future, probably
the greater part of the Russian cot
tom industry will be supplied with the
native raw material. But as all the
cotton of Turkestan is dependent upon
irrigation and water is scarce there,
the Moscow spinEsrs do not yet share
this optimistic hope.
The minister of Public works, in the
journal Oficiel, has published statiss
u. tics OF the produc-
.na 1ran tion OF the coal,
iron ana steel IN
dustries CT France for the hrst six
months Of 1900.
The production OF anthracite aud
bituminous coal was 1876, ,966 tons OF
LOCO Kilograms l2,204.6 pounds)s as
compared with 16,1o1,o76 tons during
$3.50 tons; that OF Ignite, 332, ,921 tons,
compared with 282,712 tons IN 1899, an
Increase OF 50,2o9 tons, making a total
production OF mineral combustibles Ior
the f1rst SIX months OF 1900 OF l6,52s,ssT
tons, as compared with 16,ss3,Iss tons
in 1899, a total increase OF 1866 ,099 tons
for the first half ofthe year.
The annual consumption OF coal IN
France is about 1900, 900 tons, and the
production 32.o00,000 tons, leaving TO-
100000 tons to be imported to supply
the deficiency. OF this latter about
100000 tons are brought from Great
Britain and 5000, ,000 tons from Belgium
and Germany II fAmeriean miners and
shippers Of coal can solve the question
70 french ports they will have fine
prospects, even when the prices be-
= co.aIe normal, q shaflils With treat
Britain the 100000 tons which that
country IS yearly sending to France.
50 60 tnls me frelght rates 70 french
ocean ports shouid pc reduced TO ". ,,.4s
OF sz.o9 per ton.
MoIlen wood Is q new invention by
Mt. De Gail. inspector OF forests at
Molten wooa Lemur, France. BY
In France. means OF dry dis
tlliatlon and high
pressure the escape Of developing gases
wood to molten condition. After cool
ing off the mass assumes the character
of coal, yet without showing 81 trace of
the organic structure of that mineral.
This new body is hard, but can be
shaped and polished at viii; is imper-
vious to water ana acids, and is a per-
feet electrical nonconductor. Great re-
suits are expected from this new dis
covery.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1900-12-08
His Reply.

sappington Your sister looks sweet
enough to eat.
Little Rodney She does sat-
Judge.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1900-12-08

The minister of public works, in the
Journal 0ficiel, has published statis-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1900-12-08

In his interesting series Of letters
entitled Round Russia, now appear
ing in the London
Russian sptnners Daily Chronicle, Mr..
speaks of the wonderful development
of the cotton industry. In 1886 there
were over 1000, 900 spindles in the Mos
COW district and as many more in other
places. From 1880 to 1889 the output OF
the cotton manufacturing industry
rose from 24O, O,oo0, 900 rubIes to 4s7 y0oo,-
600 rubles. During the ten years that
have since elapsed vast progress has
been made, but serious statistics can.
not be obtained.
Lancashire viii learn with subdued
interest, however, of dividends varying
from 20 per cent. as an ordinary return
to as much as so per cent.
National jealousy and the fact that
Russia has largely learned what she
employed then to find out has led to the
OF the English foremen
who a few years ago were common in
Russian mills.
One other matter In connection with
cotton in Russia calls for attention.
Most OF the raw material comes from
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1900-12-08

X A NHEN you visit the national
WV capital you should try to
H n AA \
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
Elephant Stories,

Talking of elephant fables, the ami.
NAL trainer said:
''Take, for instance, the story of the
man who stuck pin in the elephants
trunk and years afterward was del
uged with dirty water by the remem-
bering elephant i am surprised that
any one should take this yarn serious
ly. Why. the average thickness of the
elephants hide runs from half an inch
to two inches deep. Now, imagine q
pin going through that thickness on an
errand Of pain. 1t would swallow a
pin and break q needle
'The old fashioned elephant story
that has any real basis OF truth Is the
one that makes the big brute afraid of
a mouse. Experience in the winter
quarters of a show. where mice and
rats thrive. convinces one Of this fact.
A mouse will make an entire herd
noisy with fright, and a rat will put
them In a condition OF desperate fear.
An elephant may defend itself against
n lion, tiger or any other natural ene-
my. but the Insignificant size of q
mouse battles his conception Of offen-
sive or defensive warfare. The mouse
In too quick to be crushed underfoot
or to be caught by his trunk, and II
can scamper over his rough hide with
impunity. The elephant realizes his
helplessness against such q diminutive
foe and learns to fear 1t as he fears no
other animal."-Buffolo Express.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
Letting Him on Easy.

Before ] agree to undertake your
Defense" said the eminent criminal
lawyer who had been called In, "you
will have to be perfectly frank with
me and tell me the whole truth. Did
you embezzle the 10000 you are ac-
cused Of having takenr
Yes. SIR" replied the accused man.
"I'n not attempt to conceal the fact
from you. / stole every penny of it"
How much OF it have you leftY'
ITS all gone but about f1O."
Young man." said the eminent law
yer, putting on his gloves, you'd bet.
ter plead guilty and throw yourself on
the mercy Of the court.
IN do 1t If you say SO, sir. What
are you going to charge me for the ad-
viceY'
Ten pounds. King.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
Little willie Ate Everything.

Until they are trained to eat properly
youngsters are usually like little pig
gies. They root" through everything
and leave a muss after them. Willie
years old. has pair OF parents who
try TO break him of the habit of tax.
ing things on his plate that he cannot
eat and leaving much to go to waste
He Is in n fair way to improve under
their watchfulness.
You must eat the crust, too, Willie. -
his mamma will say, and Willie will
dutifully eat the crust.
Don't take such a large piece of
cake, Willie. unless you can eat it."
his papa will say, and Willie will take
1t and stuff himself with it rather than
to leave a crumb for his father to
grumbIe about.
The other day Willie was invited to
a birthday party. His mother dressed
him In his best clothes.
Now, mind, Willie" was the last
thing she said to him; "eat everything
you take on your plate"
Willie came home that evening with
severe pains. The little girl In whose
honor the party was given was 13
years old. Her mother had baked a
birthday cake, and part of the scheme
OF ornamentation of It were Is wax
candles. There were three Of them on
the piece that was put on Willie's
plate.-Pittsburg News
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
THE PASSING THRoNG.
All the Worries stage and Each
one Plays n Part.

Uncle Joe Mulkey of Wilson is
here today.
E. s. Wiseman of Marietta is
here today.
W.. 90. Davis of Gainesville was
here today on business.
G. L. Tyson of Chagris was a
visitor in our city today.
A. s. Guillot, of the firm OF
Guillot Bros, brokers, Gainesville,
is in the city.
: George H. Powers, a prominent
stockman of the Gilmore commu
nifty, is in the city today.
Misses Grace Peter and Cors
Metz came up from Gainesville to
day to visit Mr.. and Mrs. W. D.
Potter.
Mrs. A. D. Stuart, who has beer
in the city the guest of her sister
Mrs. F. l.. Griffin, returned today
to her home in Kansas City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
killed His Brother-in-Law.

Last Friday evening near Le-
high, I. T., a difficulty occurred
between Ed Whiteside and Robert
Courtne, in which Whiteside was
killed. Courtney is in Jail at this
place and will have his preliminary
trial tomorrow. He claims that
he acted in self defense. He says
that Whiteside, who is his brother
in-law, and another man, came to
his house and that he drove them
away. They came again and this
time Whiteside was armed and at,
tempted to shoot him. Both men
emptied their revolvers. White
side was struck three times, and
Courtney's horse was killed but he
was not hurt. Courtney bears a
good name among those who know
him. .-Atoka Citizen.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
November 9Th, 1899.

NOfCnOCE OIuy 4Ooos
Pepsin Syrup Co.
Dear Sirs:-I feel it my duty to
write to you and let you know how
much good your medicine has done
for me. Twenty-three yeras ago /
was taken with some kind of stom-
ach trouble and tried everything 1
heard of. They did me but little
good. Three years ago neuralgia set
in on me and l got so poor and weak
that l could hardly walk, couldn't
work any. My husband received a
book through the mail, advertising
your medicine, and he sent our little
boy to the drug store to get one of
your ten-cent bottles. 1 began to
use it. 1t is strange to say, but it's
the truth, the second dose 1 took
gave me lots of relief. 1 kept on
using it till used it nearly one year
and now 1 am nearly as strong as /
used to be and can do any kind OF
work. / recommended it to all, for
it seems to ms 1t would cure anybody
L have gotten several to use DR..
'Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and they
all say it has do1e them so much
good. God bless DIR. Caldwell and
his medicine for doing me so much
good. Yours with respect,
Mrs. Isabell Wheeler.
Freetown, Jackson Co., Ind.
Sold by w. B. Frame, Ardmore,
Davis, Oakland. I. T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20

When Jim Bridger, the famous scout
OF the plans, grew old, he thought he
would like to retire from the somewhat
arduOus life of plalnsman and settle
down to the ease of 1.-The east" which
to him meant Missouri. So he used his
best endeavOr 20 find a competent man
to fill his place and went back to Mis-
souri,.
year or two passed, and one day
Captain Russell, the commandant of
the post which Bridger had left, was
surprised to see the old scout heave
In sight. When he came In, the cap
tain asked:
well, Bridger. what brings you back
here?"
Captain" said Bridger, 81 want to
go back to scouting again."
Indeed? Why, 1 thought you had
settled down in the east for the rest of
your lifev'
"Well, cap'n, Pll tell you how 1t is.
l went back to old Missouri, and If
you'll believe it they've got q railroad
station within ten mile O. the old place
yes, sir, n railroad station! And
what's more. they've got a ranch now
In every four mile. 1 tell you what,
cap'n, the air amt pure down there no
morew
"Is that possible? But I thought
you'd Ike the good things to eat they
have down there. You like good things
to eat, | remember"
Good things to eat! Why, cap'n,
didn't have a Drilled beaver tail the
whole time I was thereT-Youth's
Companion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20

To be bound hand and foot for
years by the chains of disease is the
worst form OF slavery. George ID.
Williams of Manchester, Mich,
saws: "My wife has been 80 help
less for fiye years that she could not
turn over in bed alone. After using
two bottles of Electric BItters she
is wonderfully improved and able 70
do her own work" This supreme
remedy for female diseases quickly
cures nervousness, sleeplessness'
melancholy. headache, backaens
and dizzy spells. 1t is q godsend to
weak, sickly, rundown people.
Cure guaranteed. Only zoe. Sofa
by Oity drug store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20

p0stoffice Inspector 10 Ntsu Aros
more ana Investigate Conditions.
Postoffice Inspector Houk was
at Wagner during the Masonic
Grand lodge session last week and
in conversation with Messrs. Fur
man and Eddleman of this city in
formed them that he would visit
Ardmore in about two weeks to
investigate conditions with refer
ence to the establishment of free
delivery system at this place.
Mr.. Houk stated that the streets
must be posted and the house
numbering completed and sug'
gested that sidewalk improvement
would be an important item as the
government does not require mai
carriers to slop around in the mud
where there are no sidewalks.
This information was given out
by Mr.. Houk in advance so thai
our people might have an oppor
tunity to improve on present con
ditions before his arrival SO tina
he will be able to make as favor
able a report as possible.
The council held special meet
ing this afternoon for the purpos'
of devising plans for posting th'
streets and completing the hous'
numbering. What action, if any
was taken was not known at press
hour, but it is very probable tina
a contract for the work will b,
awarded soon.
The matter of sidewalk improve
ment. of course, rests with tn,
people and the desirability..of &C
tive work along this line cannot b,
too strongly urged. For nearly /
year the ARDMoREITE has beer
urging the necessity of sidewall
Improvement, but with little effect
Now the time is so short that yer,
little can be done unless work be
gins at once. Every person own
ing property in the town shoul'
see that good sidewalk is place,
in front of his property before tn
inspector makes his visit. 1t vii
enable him to make a better re
port and may hasten the establish
ment of free delivery in Ardmore
Mr.. Houk says if he is able t,
make favorable report on condi
tions here that the delivery system
will be established before the be
ginning of the next quarter.
This is worth striving for
especially since our postal receipt
entitle us to the service, and ou
people should not hesitate to d,
what is required of them in orde
to facilitate the establishment o
the system. Build sidewalks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20

The Home Builders and Savings
Bank Of Fort Worth, Texas, is
now loaning money in the Indian
Territory. Fifty per cent of actual
value of improvements only. Com.
pany reserves the right to buy lot
when appraised by townsite com,
mission il borrower fails to do sc
and add amount so paid to the
principal and draw interest at 1O
per cent. This will bear investi-
cation. See me at once.
loft N. r. TISDAL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20

An explorer lately returned from his
travels was relating his adventures
II peered," said he. 'into the thicket.
and there before me lay a trunkless
body" Nonsense" remarked an inter
fering critic. "who ever heard of a
trunkless bodyT MY friend" replied
the traveller quietly, "the body was
that OF an elephant" He then resumed
bis story.-London Globe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20

The work of putting in the new
asphalt sidewalk in front of Cole
man Bros, and the building ad-
joining on West Main street was
commenced this morning and when
finished the entire block, with the
exception of the Hardy building,
will have good, substantial side.
walks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
HEATH & JAMES.
Thlmble Social.

The ladies of the Broadway
Methodist church will give an
other Of those enjoyable Thimble
sOclals next Thursday at the resi-
dence of Mrs. /. N. Stinson on
Court street. Everyone invited to
attend Come. bring your thimble
and d, forget your dime.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20

Matte A. Carter VS.. Lause E.
Carter is the style of a divorce
suit fled in the clerks Office in
which plaintiff alleges desertion
and non-support. She also asks
for the custody of her two minor
children. The action is brought
in forma pauperis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
AT the Jail.

Yesterday Deputy Scrimsher
came in from Center having in
custody Sheb Slate, charged with
larceny, who was placed in Jail on
a commitment from Commissioners
Vim.
This morning Deputy Henson
brought in Sam Quinn, charged
with assault to rape, who was tenn
porarily committed by Judge Brad
ford.
jeff Nelson and S. Rodgers were
today released on bond.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
JOE WEISS. Secretary.

For some time past people living
in the southwest part of town haye
been missing chickens frequently,
but the cause was not discovered
until yesterday when Mr.. Spiegle
ran onto half grown wolf, which
he shot and killed. This is sup.
posed to have been the thief.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20

Repair has been in progress to-
day on the floor of the Hardy
building occupied by Browns un-
dertaking establishment. The
sills had become rotten on the
west side and were re- inforced.by
new sections nailed on the old tim
bers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
!. e. Bowles made aootbor sb;,

j. E. Bowles made another ship
ment of high class war mules for
South Africa last Saturday night.
This stock goes by way of st.
Louis for final inspection. MIR.
Bowles is of the opinion this will
be about the last mules wanted for
the war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
Store Room For REM.

For rent for one year, store
room 25 by so feet in the rear of
Roland & Wymore's grocery store.
giving privilege of good back
lot. Apply j. S. B. APOLLOs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20

Hustling young man can make
$50 per month and expenses. Per-
manent position. Experience un.
necessary. Write quick for parti-
culars. Clark & Co.. 4th and Lo-
Gust streets. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20

Forgive me. my DEAR" said the gos-
sip humbly. ''but I thoughtlessly men,
TONED to Mrs Brown the things that
you told me In strict confidence"
There 10 nothing to forgive" replied
the wise woman pleasantly. cit was
Tor that very purpose that told them
10 you In strict Chicago
Post
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
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To Cure n Cold I'm One Day.
Take Laxat1ve Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
IL tt fails to cure. 25c. The genuine
has L. B. @. on each tablet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20

Jonas Baum, Chas. Donnell and
Jack Carter left this morning on a
fishing and hunting trip, to be
gone four or five days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20
For Sale Cheap.

One 50-horse power stationary
boiler. complete with smoke stack,
front and CRATE bars, whistle, etc.
Write or see Suggs Bros, Ber-
wyn, /. T. 13d&wtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-20

A roam mare about IA hands
high branded U on left jaw and
H on left shoulder. Owner can
have same by paying expenses.
j. Ell. SPIEGLE.
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