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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-06
JEANS AND DOESKIN.

A few pieces Of Jeans noated IN among the
wfeckage, and while the damage was only
slight, offer you good wool feeling Jeans,
dry price 25c, wet price ......... ... Up &c
a nne, heavy dOeskin dIl wool. none better; dry
price 4Uc, wet price ........................2 22c
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-06

seller. J. N. Baral the buyers
Of the sellers Of these goods You the consumer
will find defect in quality, damage to the
value and appearance: You will find reason
why article both merit
should be sold for dollar is worth So CO. Most
people take time for
the They want the goods.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-06
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-06

LADIES' TRIMMED HATS STREET
HATS AND SAILORS.
THIS department takes up valucabc space Ia
my store and requires such CAREFUL handling
aud special attention that during the rush
aud crowded condition ot NY store oH busy
days their delicate and fragile construction
aud aulstic loyeliue,s are IN Jeopardy / need
the room for other things, you need the hats,
You will find no better, prctticr or later any
where You viii lind dry value OF $50 to
3d. 90, You may buy them at wet price of
35c % 81 0s
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-06

f u sse goo6 were only @ deprecated ate by the S dealer the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-06
TOWELS.

23Si7 inch pure linen, inch fringe, plain white,
rows hemstitched drawn wOik border; dry
price anywhere i, ! % pair; wet price. zoe pr
23Xi3 linen color, fancy border fringed, honey
comb pattern: dry price soc, wet price ... 3Oc
24xij an white wide fancy brocade border and
ffngcd; dry price iOc wet price ............ 2jc
lsKi2 white cropon bfocade pattern, wide fancy
white border with fringe; dry price 3jc. wet 20c
lsx3s plain white heavier, better grade than
above, extra fancy white bOider, woven ends:
dry price 4Oc, wet price. ............... pc
1sxi3 plain white cotton with g inch fringe;
DRY price 25c wet price ........ ...... 49,. l5c
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-06

See them for further knOwIedge OF shoe values.
Also received a large lot Of hats, men, and boy :
all kinds, straw and fur. No room 70 price them
or describe them. but each one j, marked 10 plain
figures and tells its own story.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-06
DRAPERY STUFFS.

! have drapey gods not usually found in other
stores outside the large cities. The original
hr.t cost on these goods was 3ic down 70 7!c;
their value or usefunes, is not Ia the least
impaired by wet price of........ o.. o.. &c to Sc
Aud the l.c price buys q very heavy, fancy
Felt reversible drapery-better, heavier and
more desirable than chenille or damask
gO1d-. The Others are heavy, fancy, large
figured denims damask and cretons p, %,
and 3G inche. wide.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-06

SHIRTINGS AND CHEyIOTS FOR
WORKING MEN.
30 inch old fashioned hickory STRIPE Org price
lvl5 wei price ......- ...... &c
80 inch striped chevot, dark pattern, DR. price
y &c, wet price .........-. ........ ........ &C
p inch striped cheyiot dark patterns, dry
price lOc, vet price ... .............6 &c
p inch light and dark stripe shirtirg. ory price
l.2c, wet price ................ ............. SC
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-06
LADIES SLIPPERS.

Dse ist cEtra boz. hand t.r1t3. plain aud vest
lng tep, pain and faDcy 1ees and tDe-. a.
ieafteft Before the storm fte Cr price
a4. q w and g. ~. 19N roe wet price De-. si.-5
COR .z3ie- DTfDfds. ,ans 4o1 blacks. al .sato-
ere 411 -.ye. 1fg ircs l.73 4ld o.. ~et
price .... ......... a4.-J
one lot Iaeles extra Zoe DJlgo.z fancy 4Dd
plain tDDs. t1es and heels. Iare aD5 button.
Gfy price a. ~. vet price ......... tl.ii
one .9t ,ad.et zoe. .efylceab.e DonZ9.4 shoes.
syicg heel, lace aDd button. Dry price ~.
one lDt. 100 p4ifs. KID. D3lgo.a ano Ksu2sf9o
lace anG DgttDn. coin zoe. plain tye. and in
tbs lot about 80 pair 9d ladies' -Dft. easy
al leather shDe. dy price %. NET price e. lo
On table SO. ls about 100 pair. NJmet's and
misses stout. sefg.c-abie wearing shoes 10
pebD.e grain. gloVs grain and kaug'T00. lace
ana button. tbe dfg pfice eyefywhefe D, l5E
ny vet price D. ....-.- ...-.-.. .-tl.Vy
Table 10 So paifs ladies lace and button
shOss. dfy price va. 100. Wet pfice .'5c
L5tT-nls.es' cti.dfen's aud very little iDik.'
shoe, aod siIJpefs. al .tyie.. siI sn1-. The
dry prices we're $50, lz5 100. ny vet price
Do ......... ......... .. 81. zoe aDd zoe
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-06
MEMS SHOES HAVE ARRIVED.

SIX large counters are hlled " oyeffOwing-
every kind aud style o. shoe made from the finest
70 the cheapest, Display Cards on each table tell
The tale u wet Irce..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
THE ELOPERS AT HOME.

Sheriff Kinhart reached Bslair, Md,
yesterday evening at 7 o'clock from Al
andria, having 10 custody Floyd Moo
nan and Bessie Scarborough, who Great.
ed such q sensation in Hartford county
several days ago by clipping.
AS stated 10 yesterdays Gazstte the
clipping couple were arrested In this city
while on their way back home.
Noonan claims that he did not fully
realize the seriousness Of his action, and
only took such step at the request
ard consent Of the girl. He states that
they drove from Hartford to Washing
ton and thence into Virginia, spending
the nights either at the homes OF friends
or strangers. passing himself off as be.
ing the husband OF the girl. He tried
several times to sell bis team 30 that be
could raise sufficient sum OF money to
90 West, but without success.
Noonan will probably have hearing
on Monday, by which time the proper
witnesses will have been summoned
Noonan lie about twenty-five years Of
age and has q wife aud two small child
req, who were left behind to care for
themselves. Miss Scarborough is quite
pretty, wears short dresses, and has O
large circle of young friends. Her
parents are almost overcome with JOY
at having her return home, there being
no charge preferred against her. Moo
nan is being closely guarded, and no
one is allowed to enter the Jail to see
him. Just who will receive the 800 re-
ward offered by the county commits
sioners for Noonan's arrest will be de-
termined later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER,
Rescued From Drowning

Bostoo. April Is -Two policemen
fighting with an aged and determined
woman in the Icy waters of the Charles
river, was a sight witnessed In the Sec
ton Of fashionable Back Bay this morn.
ing. Petrolman Piper saw q woman 90
down the bank of the river and
plunge ir. He seized Q rope and
followed the woman. She had already
gone beyond her depth and sank once.
When she arose the officer seized her
By the clothing, but the desperate
woman pulled her rescuer under the
surface and the struggle became one
for life. The officer had got the rope
around the woman and In the mean
while pstrolman ofthe town of Brook
lice arrived and plunging 10 got hold of
the end of the rope and hauled his
fellow officer and the woman ashore
after desperate struggle. The nearly
drowned trio were taken to police
station where the woman died from ex-
haustiop. The officers although chilled
were not injured. The woman proved
TO be Mrs. Martha Hopkins. Of Cam
bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13

GUN OF TERRIFIC POWER Remark
able results have been attained with The
latest model 5-inch gun, the test OF
which Is in progress at the lr dian Head
proving ground.
Rear Admiral O'Neil, chief OF ordi.
nance, was informed yesttrd ~ by Lieut..
Straus, in charge at the proving
grounds, that the gun had developed Q
maximum velocity OF $3.50 feet per
second with less than II IONS pressure.
This velocity was given to 5O'pound
projeclile. The tremendous superiority
of the new gun over the 5-inch gun on
the Kearsarge will be understood when
it is known that the maximum velocity
attained With 50-pound projectile fred
by the latter weapon ia 1850 feet per
second. Firing 60 pound shell, Lieu
Straus reported that velocity OF 1890
feat per second had been attained With
the latest model. The muzzls energy
obtained was 3.724 foot.tons. In the
trial yesterday with the 50-pound pro.
jectile muzzle energy OF 3.918 foot
tons was obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
Kidnapped Boy Got by a Ruse

Chicago, ILL.,, April ia registered
letter written by schoolboy has solved
the mystery which followed the kidnsp.
ping of 8 ysar.old John Bernard Motif
isst August from the house of his fos.
ter parents. The boy received and re-
ceipted for the letter himself at tht
residence OF an uncle 10 Altoona, WIS
Frank Moffitt, Bernard's brother, wrote
the letter, and 1t YVES sent
by registered mail to Eau Claire.
o. the same train went another
letter, from Mr.. Moffitt to the post.
master of the town, directing him to
deliver the first to no one but the boy
himself, and to make him sign for 1t. II
be did not call for it the postmaster was
directed to forward the letter to AL
toona. The boy was not found 10 Eau
Claire, bat at Altoona the plan sue
ceeded. Young Moffitt signed the re-
ceipt. The return clip was sent to Mr..
Moffitt in Chicago. Mr.. Moffitt then
consulted an Attorney at Eau Claire
and secured q writ of habsas corpus.
When the child was brought into court
the defendant, Anton Willman, the un'
Gle, secured o continuance until nexi
Monday. The boy was placed in the
custody OF justice OF the peace James
Mcmahon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
Hooted by the PopuIace.

Moundsville. W. w.. April 3D.
When Mrs. Della Hicks eloped from
here leaving husband and boy, last
March, to 60 with Lindley Long. who
left wife and daughter both sick 10
bed, she was one OF The most popular
women 10 town. Long was also highly
respected. Yesterday Marshal Evans
brought them back from MuDcie, Tod.
They were met at the train by half the
towns population, who booted and
jeered them and talked Of tar, feathers,
rails and ropes. The march to the jail
YVES between close-packed lines Of
former neighbors and friends, who kept
up running fire of threats and con.
temptuous raillery. They were glad to
get into the jsil where they will stay
until their hearing on forgery charge
comes up Monday. Mrs. Hicks is COM
plstely Frustrated, aud Long Ia little
better,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
LEFT $4,000 FOR PET DOG.

Miss Ellen A. Griffin, who years ago
was prominent 10 social circles In New
York, died yesterday morning 10 a
plainly furnished room at No. 81 east
Eleventh street. Curled up at the foot
OF the bed upon which she lay was
little black and tan dog, Dandy Jim.
and swinging 10 cage near the wio-
dow was a canary, both OF which had
been her only companions for many
years. Although Miss Griffin was re-
puted to be worth $3.50, 900 when she
died, for years she had been recuse.
A few days before Miss Griffin died
che sent for Mr.. Lord, of the law firm
of Lord, Day & Lord, and instructed
him to draw her will. The only special
bequest 10 that instrument was one OF
$4,000, which che gave to Mary Nc
Givney, the housekeeper OF the house
in which che lived, for the care and
maintenance of Dandy Jim, her pet dog,
to the end OF his days. The rest OF her
property was left to her nephews and
nieces who live in Santa Barbara,
Cal. The arrangements for the funeral
are being made by A. w. De Forest,
the president OF one OF New Haven's
banks, who is cousin of Mics Griffin.
Miss Griffin wss the daughter oil
Charles Alexander Griffin, laEer
prominent fifty years ago. Her
grandfather, George Grifio, was
at that time a criminal lawyer,
and an author OF some note.
She was born at No. 20 Beach street
fifty-s,ght years ago. Her most init.
mate friend during her school days,
she used to say, was Miss Ellie Van
derbilt, daughter Of Jacob Vanderbilt
and granddaughter of Commodore Van
derbilt. Miss Griffin's father had n
home, Magnolia Cottage, at New
Brighton, Staten leland, near that OF
Commodore Vanderbilt.
1t ia said that love affair was the
primary cause of Miss Griffin's retire
ment from social life and her eubse-
auent hermit.like habits. The story
goes that she became engaged to a cous-
in, but that because OF the relationship
the families objected to the match, and
it was broken off.-N. Y. Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
rO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS


Bremen, April 13.-It is stated on
good authority that the bars OF gold
missing from the steamship Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse were discovered
here this morning by the steward In
the second cabin OF the steamer, while
the vessel was being cleaned.
Berlin, April ia dispatch from
Pekin states that there was an explo'
sion, yesterday, in the Pekin arsenal.
The damage resulting was rot great.
The Hague, April 13.-M. w. Il. De
Beaufort, Dutch minister for foreign az
fairs and president OF the administra-
tive council of the International Court
Of Arbitration, has notified the powers
that the court Ia now constituted and
ready to enter upon its duties. Mexico
and Turkey have not yet ratified the
convention providing for the interna-
tional court, and China is excluded
from its b:nefi's.
Paris, April Is "A serious tragedy
occurred this morning which may result
10 the death of well-known actress.
About day break burglar entered the
apartments of Mile. Kolb, OF the
Coincide Franchise, with the object OF
robbery. Being detected by the actress,
the burglar sezsd bottle and struck
her on the head fracturing her skull.
The struggle attracted others to the
scene and the burglar was caught.
Mile. Kolb is sti alive, but in despe'
r. to condition.
Toulop, April ia tempest is rag
ing and has cut the Italian squadron Oh
from ommunication with the shore.
Londor, April 13.-The Spec ator
commenting on the disturbed condition
OF affairs 10 Russia, says: "The Car
is 30 perturbed that rumors OF his abdi-
cation are rife. He was never physi-
cally stroug, and Illness has left traces
on bis constitution. He must wait,
however, for his wife's eccouchment,
and II the child should be son, he will
certainly remain on the throne 90 long
as God allows"
Paris, April 15.-Prsmier Waldeck'
Rousseau will probably undergo O
fourth operation at Antilles on the
south coast oil France fellow Nice. His
physicians hope that the next operation
will have more successful results, ic
view of the more healthy climate Of
Antilles.
Manila, April 13.-Archbishop Chap
pelle, paDal delegate here, has been
called to Rome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
An Expectant Heir.

Amsterdam, April 13.-Queen Will
helmioa, the young Queen of Holland,
is expecting an heir in November and
has stopped taking her customary
drives. Wilhelmins will be 81 years
OF age on August 81 this year. She
was married February z this year to
Duke Henry of MecklsDburg. Souvenir,
who was proclaimed Prince OF the
Meth erlauds on the dsy ofthe wedding.
Public anxiety it appears has been
aroused by the fact that Queen Wilhel-
nina ceased to drive out as usual from
the palace at The Hague and to aIlay
this anxiety the Queens hopes as to an
heir were made known. she will 60 In
Ju @ to German health resorts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
Westminster Abbey Unsafe.

London. April 13.-There are fears
for the safety of part of Westminster
Abbey, the burying place of English
royalty and OF many of England's great
men. The fact has been made public
that q pillar, eighteen feet high IN the
chapel, northeast of the ohancel, re.
Gently fell, partly smashing Lord Nor.
rey's tomb. An investigation showed
that another pillar wes on the verge oil
falling, and that other pillars are un-
safe, whose fell would have involved
tne roof. Measures are being taken TO
strengthen the building. The first
Westminster Abbey was erected In the
seventh century, according to tradition
by Ssbert, King of Essex, and has beer
rebuilt several times sipc,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
cigarette Smoker I'm q Trance,

BlDghamton, N. Y, April 13.-Wil-
liam Reed is at the County Farm in 3
cataleptic trance as the result Of cigar
cite smoking. When Reed, who is 20
vesrs of age, was brought to the farm last
February bis fingers were yellow with
The marks OF cigarettes, and he appear.
ed stupefsd. Cigarettes were refused
him at the farm, and he soon began to
be able to talk and walk. Reed escap-
ed last Tuesday aud was found near the
city yesterday. He had secured cigar
cites and smoked them In such quanti-
lies that he fell back to his f,rmer help
less condition. When stood up he will
stand without assistance, and if an arm
IL raised he will continue to hold 1t up
until 1t is forced down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
Snow Storms and Ayalanches.

Denver, Col, April 13.--Avalanches
following four days OF heavy snowfall
on the eastern slope OF the mountains
have caused several deaths 10 mining
camps and among railroad workmeo
During the storm traffic on several
lines was abandoned. Near Buens
Vista heavy snow slide came down
Italian mountain where about 300
miners are employed. The depth Of
the snow makes communication with
that point impossible, but it Is reported
that several lives were lost. A work
train was buried under macs OF snow
and rock near Adelaide, three men b.
ing killed and four seriously Injured.
Several collisions, In which six persons
were Injured, occurred In the binding
storm between Denver and Pueblo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

DR.. w. E. Cave, of Paducah, KY, has
declined the call to the Tabb street
Presbyterian Church, 10 Petersburg.
Business men of Fredericksburg are
securing subscriptions for the purchase
OF new boat to run on the kappsnan-
mock.
Mr.. John Rose, we'll known resident
OF King George county, died at his
home, near Couorn, this week OF grip'
aged IS years.
A mail sack, cut opened aud rifsd;
and lot of mail was found scattered
along the Baltimore and Ohio tracks
near Winchester yesterday.
Miss Berthe Thomas, Of Sandy Fords
Bedford county, was accidentally snot
and killed on Wednesday. she was
handling a gun, when it was discharg-
ed, causing her death.
Mrs. Benton Snapp. q bride OF only o
few weeks, died at her home 10 FREEZER
lex county Thursday night, after o
brief illness. She was formerly Miss
Clara SimmonJ, OF this city. der
sister, Mrs. Charles Lupton. died a few
days ago.
Mr.. Wesley ]. Helm, prominent
and popular citizen OF Stafford county,
fell dead from heart disease while
walking 10 the field near bis home 10 the
TAckett's Mills ueighborhood yesterday
aged &c years. He was brave Con-
federate soldier.
On Monday the will OF George Shaei'
| fer, formerly Of New Market, which
was written by the testator on a slate
was admitted to probate. Mr.. Shaefier
wrote the will on the slate intending 10
copy it the following day, but died De-
| fore be could do so.
John Butler, J. Il. Morris and James
Dillon we're taken to Richmond yester..
day from Emporia by Deputy Marshal
Bsndit, charged with robbing the post
Office at Orange Courthouse. The
Deputy Marshal claims that these men
are wanted In other States on other
charges. Butler-or Frisco Slim-the
officers say, is the pal OF Topeka Joe
The men were committed to jail there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
BEWARE OF FOB CATARRH
THAT CONTAIN MERCURY.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never bs used
except on prescriptions from reputable phys.
clans, as the damage they will do 10 ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo. o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, actir g
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system In buying Halls Cstsrrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. II is taken
internally, and made in Toledo. Ohio, BY f..
J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials fee.
Sold by Druggists, price 76c PER bottle.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
A Big Stake.

Nav York, A ,ril 10 Secretary Nc
Culley, OF the New York Trotting As.
ISOLATION, announced today that The
Abbott and Cresceus have been matched
for $4,000 side, mile heat, best three
in FIVE. The race will be decided at
the seaside meeting OF the association
at Brighton Beach during the week Of
August IL to II. The association is to
add 20 per cent OF the gate receipts to
the stake. The receipts are guaranteed
to amount to S12, 600, making the prize
to be trolted for aggregate $32. 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
Cheap Rates to California.

Parties desiring TO make trip to California,
Arizona or New Mexico, can do SO now at
almost half price Every Tuesday, until
April 30, inclusive, tickets marked ''Colonist"
may be purchased via southern Railway
from Washington for $44; Charlottesville,
$43.25, and other points at corresponding re-
auctions The southern BY. operates through
excursion sleepers leaving Washington Mon
days, Tuesdays and Fridays, the sleeper psss-
ing selling point on Tuesday being available
for "Colonist" tickets.
Berth rate 10 these sleeper, ia only 81, two
people being allowed to occupy one berth II
desired. Personal conductors and Pullman
porters 20 through with each sleeper. For
further information apply to Southern Esil.
way ticket agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13

The YOUNG MEN BEGGED PARDON.
When they apologizsd to Miss Finuey,
principal of Suffolk College, in police
court, yesterday afternoon, the war
rants against seven young men, charged
with lettering about the school build.
ing with intent to hold surreptilious
communications with girl students,
were Withdrawn and very unique
case ended. Each of the accused beg
sed Miss Finney's pardon and promised
not to annoy her or thecollege girls again
Five OF the boys were arraigned at the
college Monday, but their counsel In
sisted that was not the place for trial
and new warrants were issued against
seven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-13
Marion Xooke. MANAGER for r N

Marion Kooke, manager for T. M.
Thompson, large importer OF foe
millinery ct 1858 Milwaukee avenue,
Chicago, says: During the late severe
weather caught dreadful cold which
kept me awake at night and made me
unfit to attend my work during the day.
One of my milliners was taking Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy for severe
cold at that time, which seemed to re-.
lieve her 80 quickly that bought come
for myself. It acted like magic and 1
began to improve at once. l am now
entirely well and feel very pleased to
acknowledge it's merits" For sale by
Richard Gibson. druggist.