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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Long, Nd
miral and Mrs. Endcott and Mr. Cyrus Wells
left Washington at ll:l5 a. m. yesterday via
Southern Railway, in Pullman private "Riva,"
for Pensacola. Fla The Secretary goes TO Pcnsl-
cola 10 review and inspect the warshps assembled
there at this Time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17
Died without Medical Attention.

Robert Brown. colored man, and resident
Of Hillsdale, reported to the police authorities
yesterday afternoon that his two months old
child died without medical attention about 1880
yesterday morning. The Coroner was notified.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

While playing in front OF his home at 1872
p Street northwest yesterday afternoon John
Kelgood. a Young white boy aged ten years, was
struck by wagon owned by A. NJ HOFFMAN,,
OF the Riggs aarket driven by Charles Weber,
and slightly cut about the face and hands. lie
was picked up and carried into the house, where
a doctor was summoned.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

IL quart bottles OF the WASH
;ngton Brewing Co.'S Famous
Golden Hop BEER for s.. De-
tyefed in unlet,ered wagons
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

The Government yesterday abandoned the prose-
cution in the case of Paul r Wilkes, who was
charged with false pretences. He was accused OF
passing a worthless check.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17
Fined for Running n speakeasy.

Joseph Norton. co!ored, was convicted yesterday
of koeninc an unlicensed bar and was sent 10 the
workhouse for four months in default Of the pay
,nent of A fine of 500.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17
co,xicted of Selling Liquor.

Henry Evans. an Street druggist, was found
ouiltv in the Police Court yesterday Of selling
Intoxicating liquors without prescription from
a musician. His personal bonds taken.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

Sun rose......G:jO AN. sun sets.......5 :35 T. II
Moon rises ..5:3I AN. Moon sets...............
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

High tide An and $3.50 p VI
Low tide ..............2:37 A. NJ and l2:47 Pm.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17
THE SUN AND MOON.

Highest temperature, p. m...................5
Lowest temperature, . a. m..........-.........2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

order ease of Heurich's Maerzen: the Pride
of Washington. from the Arlington Bottling Co.,
by 'phoning G3i
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

TEMPERATURE.

Fair today and probably tomorrow. Cooler to-
day fresh west TO northwest winds.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17
The Busy Corner.
Ne Have Left No Fiel
What About Your Linen
Supply ?

In looking through your house
hold linens haven't You discov-
cred that there are certain kinds
that You may be compelled to
have in making preparations
for those that may be here to
enjoy the coming inauguration?
Table linens, perhaps, new
cloths. or napkins. maybe tow
els. We have all of these in an
unlimited selection. Ours is Il
linen department of high stand
ing. Good linens, and only good
linens, always.
Extra heavy German Table
s ss5' r aP5sn. choice Patterns 45C
Bleaehed Irish Table Dam
ask, 81 inches wide-satin fin enp
ish, all pure fax-12 patterns GsbI
per yard. VV
Cream Table Damask-pure linen, ~
inches wide-superior weight, oar
quality g,3ll s and I'll, ilnish,sold resu- bqI
Bleached Irish Table Damask-
pure fax, yards wide, very 7er
weighty-well worth s1OO- M
special price. ~
,, S :.s: gsfs 5 LINEN Ds.
22-inch cream German
R s:s 4 s,fa s:s s al S1.2
100 Silver Bleached German Pattern
Cloths-extra heavy, all linen, hem
med ready for use.
Size 2 by z yds., Sl.I5.
Size 2 by p yds.. Sl.45.
All-linen Hemstitched Pillow mr.
Cases-50 pairs only-srecial VIII
l case of Assorted Plaid M
Glass Toweling, 20 inches wide, lttI
fast selvage-special, per yard ~
100 dozen Hemmed Huck ~
Towels-size 20 by 45..... IL
First foor-Seetion @.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17
T1es..yce,ose is. KAHN, SONS & CO.. NJ.
9Th &
Market Space.
M : 4; : $; ". Prestige Of he Busy Corner
Lining Values Demand Close
Watching.

Watching.
This lining department con
tinues strong and steady with
the same upward tendency in
values, and there is a CORE
spending interest on the part of
thoughtful, Observant shoppers.
This week we give prominence
to the finer element of Innings,
and in these we display our
masterfui hand. The Mercer
treated spring fabrics and those
in the same category are here
in great profusion.
50 pieces of 36-inch Silk Cloth. in
fast black only-this is the quality
that we always sold at Csc per
yard-but owing TO a special ar
purchase, it enables us to sell IN.
1t DIT.
10 pieces of fine quality Black Mer-
WIZ AOi uhuti Shtl We
guarantee this to be 25c quail 4 100
ty; special buying gives US the s>s.
opportunity to offer the same al j "
We bought big job in zoe value of
fancy spun effect Lining in
fast black and colors, 1n1C
which We shall sell as A"I
cheap as. .................-..
so pieces of guaranteed shrunk can
vas, in black, grey, tan, and white;
this same quality sells at i5c per yard,
but this particular brand being n = r.
inches narrower, we shall h2
sell IL at "
2s-inch best shrunk French Hair
Cloth. the widest that is manu- OAC
factured-sells regularly at 49c FQl
per yard, for. .................. 90 "
3s-inch Moire finished mid 7Sc
night fast black, and colors in III
percalines, per yard. --........
new range of colOrs in So 4 ~
inch Mercerized Sateen, which ] ~
sells regularly at 25c, for.
All coIors in imported Mer-
cerized Moreen for under 0AH
skirts; same as the SOC quality. ~
for one day. .................... ~
First Floor-Section c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

II;
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22
Have You Heard the News?

1t is our turn now, gentlemen.
We have carried you as long as
you asked us to, and then some. Have
waited on you while you used your
money for other purposes, and now
we want our money. This is the first
pay up notice that we have published
and it applies to every note and ac
count on our books. We are too busy
to chase you all over the country
ourselves and you will have to pay the
other fellows expenses, If you don't
come up soon.
If you are an old and favored Gus
toner, please do not feel that you
are an exception. This notice is for
you and every one else that owe us
We love you. but we must have our
money. Yours truly,
22-sw Laldlaw Lumber Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22
CostIiest of All monumen,.

Mrs. Leland Stanford is determined
that the university at Palo Alto. Cal.
founded In memory of her son. shall
be one OF the greatest educational In
stitutions in the world. The magnifi-
cent Tai Mahal. that wonderful me-
mortal tomb at Agra, India. cost $l6.-
100000, but this is less than the en-
dowment OF the Stanford university.
The one monument is but n master
piece OF beauty, aud the other Is the
source OF education and inspiration to
higher achievements for the countless
thousands In the years to come. says
Che Kansas City Journal. Mrs. Stun.
ford has given her entire time and at.
tention to her son and to her husband.
who bequeathed to her this trust OF
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

It's always the man behind the gun
that merits and wins success. The
success OF any business enterprise de.
pcnds upon the business methods up
on which u is run Among the bust.
ness enterprises Of Ardmore that are
being favorably commented upon by
those In a position to be acquainted
with the promoters is Reagan q
Rooms barber shop. The senior mem.
ber of the firm. Pete Reagan, is as
well known as any barber in Ard.
more. For three years he was employ.
ed In Roberts Bros. barber shop and
only recently purchased the $. s. Ball
shop further up Main street and en-.
barked in business for himself. Pete
is a thorough workman has a com
Portable shop in the new brick block.
and a shop that is well equipped with
the very newest furniture and every
necessary tool known TO the trade
Associated with Mr. Reagan is Mr.
Kooks who formerly worked in
Roberts Bros shop and afterward
spent a year and n half in the best
shops of Gainesville. The grade Of bar.
bers work done by these two men
and their crew of BARRIERS is the best
that can be had in the city. Both gen.
tlemen enjoyed a big exclusive trade
which followed them to their new
snop and the success Of their business
venture is doubly assured
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

When you do your wagon buy.
ing from the Stevens. Kennerly &
Spragins Co. you are not forced to
buy only one kind, but here is a
list you may choose from:
Balm Wagons,
Springfield Wagons,
O'Brien Wagons,
Old's Patent Wagons.
Better wagons cannot be found
anywhere and this company's per-
sonal guarantee goes with every
wagon sold.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Go to M. f. Bomar and get
20 lbs. Evaporated Apples for. s1,00
20 lbs. Prunes for. ........ 100
20 lbs. Evaporated Peaches for 100
24-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

The Daily Ardmoreite to your home
folks will cost you $500 for the year
You never invested money in a more
profitable concern. Send II to them
now. They know the worth of a good
paper and want to read the Ardmore
ito.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22
ST. Philip's Church Services.

Sunday, December %, Fourth Sun
day in Advent, Sunday school at 10
a. m. Morning prayer Litany and ser
mon at IL a. m. Choral Evensong and
sermon at 1880 p. m. All welcome.
II. T. ADAMS, Student in Charge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22
Election of Officers.

On Tuesday, January the fourteenth
1902, between the hours of 10 a. m.
and 8 p. m. there will be a meeting OF
the shareholders of the First National
Bank of Ardmore, |. r., at it's Office
in Ardmore. 1T, for the purpose of ele
sting FIVE directors to serve for the
ensuing year.
c. l.. ANDERSON. Cashier
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22
Election Notice.

Office of the Ardmore National Bank
Ardmore, |. T., Dec. II, 1901
A meeting of the stockholders o
this bank will be held Tuesday. Jan
uary IA, 1902, at their banking house
between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m
and o'clock p. m, for the purpose
of electing nine directors TO serve the
ensuing year.
LEE CRUCE, Cashier.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

There is no better piano made than
the reliable Rush & Gert's. Come and
inspect them. All new styles. Il. b.
Luke 20-4t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Are you puzzling over what to buy
for a gentleman friend. He will
appreciate a box of fine Edo cigars,
Don't overlook them. 15.9t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

See the elegant Bush & Gert's pi
amos at Il. b. Luke's Just think what
a handsome Xmas present one would
make. coat
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Send so cents for 100 beautiful sea
shells for Christmas-wire workers
supplies. II. e. Fisher. 223 fremont
St., Galveston, Tex. 22-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22
3. Y. p. U. PROGRAM.
For December %, 1901.

Anthem.
Scripture Lesson-Matt. 2.
invocation-Rev Downing
Song.
Paper-"Events that led to the birth
of Christ" a. Coleman.
Song.
Paper-"The Festival of Christmas. -
w J. Newsome.
Music-Mabel Bivens. Toy Mayhem.
Ruth and Leila Laughlin.
Paper-"Some Striking Features in
the Character of Onrist." Dr. Lee.
Social Feature
Song-"The Holy CITY, Mr. Will
iams
Paper - christmas" Miss Lora
Cook.
Scripture Reading-G. S. Jobe
Song-Miss Gillie Orme.
Paper-"The Art OF Giving" d.
Nichols.
Announcements.
Benediction--Dr. j. +. Young.
The services will hereafter begin
promptly at 2 O'Clock, thus giving the
members an opportunity TO attend the
other societies of the town.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

/. Boyer at Ramsay's Drug Store
carries the best line of watches, rings,
jewelry and clocks in the city. Try
him. loft
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Those attending court will find the
Daily Ardmoreite at Boyd's book store,
near the postoffice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Just received a fine assortment of
diamonds and cut glass. viii be closed
out at a bargain. A. A. Bulard &
Son. 1S.tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

If its fresh, unbolted white mea
you want you can get 1t al l.. b. Rob
erson's mill, north Caddo street
Phone 116. l9-6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Moneysmith & Kelly. the shoen TX.
ers, have moved from Hamilton to
their own shop, next door to E.B. Prgh
24-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

l. Boyer at Ramsey's Drug Store
Store If you want a fine watch CO
piece of jewelry for a holiday gift.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Spend Christmas with kinfolks and
friends in the old states by the "Choc-
law Route"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Free reclining chair cars by the
'Choctaw Route" No transfer at
Memphis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Cotton Seed Meal.
You will always find cotton seed
meal at NJ. f. Bomar's first door west
Of postofice Goat
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Finest fruit cakes you ever saw at
Spiegles from 25 to 40 cents per
pound. 19-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Dray No. 20 is always reliable
and prompt. When you want any
hauling done, phone No. 20,
Chickasaw Lumber yard.
dc I'm X. b. WILKINSON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

If you want the best value on rings
and jewelry go to Boyer at Ramsey's S
Drug Store. loft
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

You'll have a warm time if you buy
Laidlaw's coal 19tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Don't forget Bulard's for cut
glass. loft
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Take your shoe work to Moneysmi;h
& Kelly. 25-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Il. d. Luke has ..-e stock of pianos
suitable for Christmas presents. coat
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Moneysmith & Kelly make and re
pair shoes. Bring on your work North
side of Main street. 25-1n
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

Treat yourself to box of fine Eldos
for your holiday smoking. 15-9t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22
COLD STORAGE MARKET.

COLD IORAGE MARKET.
!. !. !.
Bill OF rare.
Imported Swiss Cheese.
American Swiss Cheese.
Limburger Cheese.
Brick Cheese.
Imperial Cheese.
Longhorn Cheese.
New York Cream Cheese.
All Ainds of Meat.
Fish.
Oysters.
Celery.
Compressed Sauer Kraut.
Sweet Pickles.
Dill Pickles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22
Mince Meat in Bulk.
Tomato Ketchup in Bulk.
Sweet -ow Chow.
Sour Chow Chow.
Eggs and Butter.

Come TO see us for anything and
everything that belongs to a stool,
kept in a first class market. 193t
-. SCOTT, Manager.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22
For Sale.

Lot of rose bushes and ferns
now ready for sale.
q. A. DRAIN,
North Caddo Street.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

For shelving and counters. see
Donaldson. 7tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

The Bluest Blue makes the
whitest white. that's Red Cross
Bag Blue. Refuse limitations.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22

LEE CRUCE, Cashier.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-22
.SHIPWRECKED ON TRAIN
Experience of a Newspaper
Special In a Raging Sea.
THRILLING INoIDENToF BIG STORM

bundles of Papers Used ns ballast to
steady the stalled Cars--Trnin Part
ed Into Three sections, with Loco
motive About Hundred Yards
Ahead-A BrnIscmnn's Prcdicnmcnt.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-24
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
The Governor Commissions Officers Of
Troop "A"-Other Military
Appointments.

The following have been commits
stoned as officers of Troop IA Of the
Oklahoma National Guard, che ap-
poin ments being made by the gov
ernor;
Captain -Thos. A. Neal Of Guthrie.
First Lieltcoant-W E. Furrow of
Guthrie.
Second Lieutenant-w. B. Wheeler
Of Guthrie.
An order has been issued by She
adiutant general instructing Captain
Neal to appoint all non-commissioned
officers and to organize within the
troop a military band which shall be
known as the Oklahoma Cavalry band.
other Appointments.
The following militia appointments
have been made and approved:
Edward G. NJ. Overholser OF okla
homa City. to be ordnance officer
on the saa Of Col Roy " Hofftaan
with the rank Of cap ain
MAJOR AVIAN H. 1ouhk OF shawnee
to be lieutenant colonel of the First
Regiment, Oklahoma National Guard
vice Fred l.. Boyn.on, resigned
/ Captain Orin Ash on OF Co. "B' OF
Chandler TO be major vice Alvah II
( Young. promoted.
/ Lieutenant Danie j Norton oi
Chandler, TO be captain Of Co "B."
Second Lieutenant George d, Wray
Of Chandler, to be frs. lieutenant ot
Co. "B."
j. b. Thoburn of Oklahoma City
filed an application with the adiutan
general OF the territory for permission
to organize battery of artillery un
der the provisions OF the militia Law
OF oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

C. {. Mercer Of Newton, H. is a
visitor in the city
W II. Monser of Madison. Ind, was
a visitor in the city
j. d. Davis Of Kinghsher and ]. d.
Wagner of Norman, were in the city.
Fred r. Stephens is up today from
Oklahoma Ciiy.
Seth Barrett of Clarkson, and Joe
Smith of Ponca City were in the city
on business.
Mrs Elizabeth Foreman Irene, Ken
meth and Chas Foreman, all Of Luther
vile, Md, are in the city for several
days.
J. H. Morris, of Red Rock, Okla
spent the day in the city.
l.. Giles OF Great Bend, Kas, is in
town.
Fred Whittmore is down from Perry.
r. b. Bigger, OF Kansas City, was in
the city.
J. S. Mccurdy Of Mc.ine. H., is a
visitor in the city.
L. Foss, Jr, of New Orleans, La is
guest at lhe Hotel Okla.
Chas, swindall Of Woodward, was
in the city
E. NJ. King and a. II. Miller and
wife, came in this morning from Free
port, III.
C, W. Foster Of Wichita, is in the
city today
James T. Farrall of Shawnee, Is reg
is.ered at the Capital hotel
Austin r. Neal, managing editor Of
the Oklahoma Ci.y Herald, is in the
.ciay
+. H. Thwing Of Oklahoma City is
here. Mr. Thwing is candidate for
appointment as bank commissioner.
Mrs Vance returned TO Winfield this
morning. She has been visiting her
son, Carries, for the pas two weeks.
Miss Sumner of Pawnee, was The
guest Of friends in this city today.
Mrs. d T Flynn and daughter, Miss
Dorothy, are the guests today Of Major
Jensen the Ponca Indian agency
The Ponca Indians are having sun
dance and they are sight.seers.
Mrs. A. @, schnell returned tc6ay
from few days visit with her laugh
! ter, Mrs Chas. ewrs Of Oklahoma
City
J. ~. Teter of Glencoe, is in the city
oday Recently he sold his interests
"A the State bank Of that town and Is
now looking for location.
Miss Blaach Robare OF El Reno, wal
the city his morning enroute e
Newklrk
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-24
a couNraY EAlR.
N, emeDt to Have One IN Connection
With the Race Meet.

An ondeavor to have real old
country fair was started this morning.
lt is proposed TO make an addition to
the race meeting IN Sep ember, Of an
agricultural departI Iieat and have crop
and live stock exhibits. Mr.. Graves
started the ball rolling by interviewing
he leading men Of the city and they
endorsed his idea in full lie already
has a large list of subscribers to the
list of premiums and cash prizes
which will be necessary to offer.
There Is plenty of fruits. pumpkins.
potatoes. turnips, wheat cDrn and
such crops as are seen az a country
fair to make a big crackoriack affair
in this county; these things are with
in easy reach Of the race and fair as.
ISOLATION 60 get them There is plen-
I y OF fine stock at hand 20 make a fine
stock show. An that Is needed IS for
the merchants and business men and
the leading citizens to get behind the
mat er and make It go Guthrie has
not had a show OF any kind since the
carnival and then the elements were
against the people. This Is year
when such a show would be a great
advertisement and advantage to the
whole county and city. Plenty Of
strangers are and will be sojourning
in the city and a good exhibit Will
cause a favorable impression to be
made.
The outiooh is for he best race
meet ever held in the history OF the as
sociation. This will be a great card
The way TO get the farmers out 10
such an affair Is TO make it interesting
tor him to attend. He will come an
old country fair. It is in his interest
to come He sees what his neighbors
have raised and feels good over It
This plan will draw many people to the
city who otherwise would not come
It is a good scheme and every man
Interested in the city should unloosen
his purse strings and help get up a
genuine old country fair
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-24
A LEcHERous OLD WILLIAM.
Postmaster Jailed For Carrying On
Obscene Correspondence

While investigating some charges of
Irregularities again John H. Morris.
on, postmaster at Nagle, Kinghsher
county, Postofflce Inspector o. b.
Weick unexpectedly stumbled onto
evidence which showed that the post
master under the assumed name of
James r. Searles" had been carrying
on correspondence with a number of
women the contents Of which were alb
solutely vile
Morrison is fiftyeight years old, a
veteran Of he Civil war ana so far
as kaow has borne a good reputation.
He advertised in numerous matrimon-
ial papers for a w'fe. describing him
self as being twenty-eight years old
and having a little daughter OF eigh-
years, for whom he was desirous Of
securing a comfortable home through
/ his own marriage o a good woman.
Morrison received in the nelehbor-
hood of 500 rep les. They-came from
all parts of the United sta ea from all
/ ages and manner Of women. all willing
to marry him In almost every in
strrce Morrison would continue the
correspondence throwing In many
leading questions and lewd insinua-
ions. until the letters between him
ana women in every part of the coun-
try grew to be The most obscene and
lascivious that have ever come into the
possession Of the postal authorities
The inspector secured a bunch of fifty
letters, written to Morrison by women
that would oe determined unprintable
even in the yilest of publications. A
number OF his letters to the women
weYe also secured, which in tone
would bring the blash TO the most
hardened
Morrison made a full and complete
confession to the Inspector He was
argaigned before the United States
commissioner at Klnghsher and placed
under $4,000 bond to appear before the
federal grand jury In default of bal
he was brought 10 Guthrie last nigh
and plsced in the federal jail.
Following the arrest Of Morrison, tn
/ lnspec or designated Miss Clara l.
, Jones as acting postmaster at Nagle
pendias the appointment Of Morrison'
: successor.