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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12
Twenty YEARS IN The PENIrEN-

TWENTY YEARS IN The PENITEN'
r1ARY.-After being out but threee min
utes the Jury 10 the Alexandria County
Court 10 the case OF Samuel Thompson,
colored, under indictment for criminal
ly asssuItiog Virgie Smith, atwelve year
old colored, found the prisnoer guilty
and fixed his punishment at twenty
years 10 the peuitentary, yesterday
The trial of OF Thompson was com
meuced Monday week, before Judge
J. NJ. Love. The prosecution was con-
Quoted by Acting Commonwealth Al
torney James E. Clements. The pris-
oner was represented by Messrs, Mahen
& MOncure, OF Fairfax. The hnal ar,
guments in the case were conducted
late yesterday afternoon, and, and al
5:45 O'Clock, the case was given to the
jury. IL was out thres minutes. The
crime was committed in the county,
near Fort Niger Heights, on the even
ing OF October IS. last. >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12
Health and Beauty.

A poor complexion is usually the result Of .
torpid liver or irregular action Of the bowels.
Unless natures refuse is carried of 1t will
surely cause impure blood. Pimples, boils
and other eIuptions follow. This is natures
method Of throwing of the poiscns which the
bowels failed to remove DeWitps Little
Early Risers are world famous for remedy
ing this condition. They stimulate the liver
and promote regular and healthy action Of
the bowels bat never cause gripping. cramps
or distress. Safe pills, For sale BY +. 8,
Leadbestsr & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12
DRY GOODS,
DRY GOODS,
Observation-Disclosures
10th, 18th and F StS.. N. W.
Books
for Christmas.

Our Book Store is an attractive place
for the booklover and the book-read.
ing public in gene raj. Here are
GATHERED the verv best OF the i'm
mense output of the leading pub.
lishers-mOre than $4,000 volumes
are represented The works are SUBJ
divided and classified in easily aces.
sible shelves and other up to-date
appliances to make the slection a
pleasure rather than tiresome task.
Books for the children, from the
wee ones to the children of larger
growth; tales of adventure, animal
stories, sketches of men and events
and nature stories simply told, with
a wealth ofillustrations; books which
will help to strengthen character,
awaken interest. and widen the range
Of thought of the boy or girl who
reads them. Our display of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12

Children's Black Cloth Leggins, so and Toe.
Ladies' Outing Cloth Dressing Sscques, Soc.
Ladies' Eiderdown Dressing sEcques, $1.OO.
Ladies' Black Knit Jackets. Each, s1.oO.
Fascinators, all co.or. Each, 20 and SOC.
Knit shswls, all colors. Each, 25, SO, 10,
s1.OO, $3.50.
Fine Umbrellas; al kinds with fancy
handles. Each. s1.O0, $3.50, $500, 81 so,
$500, $3.50.
Ladies' Pocketbooks; oil kinds, Each, 20,
S5, 80, 90, 10, 800, 1925.
Ladies' Purses. Each 10, 10, %.
Linen Dinner Napkins, rs, 89c, $1.O0,
81. 25, $3.50, 50 90, $3.69 dozen.
White Linen Table Cloths, $1.49. S1.69,
$2.19.
COlored Linen Table Cloths and Napkins
to match. Per set, $2.25 and 81 so.
Ladies' White Fancy Aprons. Each, %
and 60c.
Ladies' White, Plain and Fancy Aprons,
10, 20, 25o.
Oolored Table Covers, 75, sec. $1.OO
1926, 1915, $2.49 each.
Chenille Table Covors, 81. so, $1.S9, e1.75,
81. 60 each.
Ladies' Knit Skirts % and SOC each.
Ladies' All Wool Colored Knit Skirts;
81. 90 81. SO each.
Fine White Counterpsnes. Each, Toe,
81. 90, s1.25, $3.50. $500. $3.50.
Fancy Hat Pins, 8. TO- is, 25c.
New Stick Pins, 8, TO- Zoe.
New brooches, 10, 10. %, SOC each.
New Pelt Pins, Is. %, SOC each.
Children's Colored Knit Toquos, % and
soc each.
Children's Silk Caps. Each, %, 80, so,
Toe, 81. 90. $3.50, $1.99.
Ladies' Fancy Hose, 1870, %, 80, SOC
pair.
Ladies' Wool Hose black, gray and blue.
Pair, % and SOC.
Toilet Soap, Zoe box.
Good Whisk Brooms, 10, 10, 25c.
Boys and Girls Warm Glover, all eolors.
Each 10. 20, Soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12

JAIL INsPECTION.-Dr. Purvis and
the other jail inspectors this morning
made their quarterly inspection OF the
city Jail. They report that no repsirs
or improvements have been made as
recommended at their last ips oectioD,
and that the building is In bad condi-
ton and unsafe so far as keeping sof
prisoners is concerned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12

FRATERNAL VISIT. - Rev. E. z
Northen, Grand Master of the Odd
Fellows OF Virsinia, will pay an official
visit to Potomsc and Ssrepta lodges
of this city, and Falls Church Lodge 10
Odd Fellows Hall. on north Oolnmbu;
street, tomorrow night. The lodges will
meet 10 joint session and sitter the meet
Ing a banquet will be served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12

DEATH OF A CoLoRED MAN.-Thomss
Bushrod, an elderly colored man, well
known to many In this city aud vicinity,
died near Lortop, Fairfax county, yes
terday. The deceased was IN old-time
Virginia darkey and was respected by
all who knew him. Bushrod was at
one time sexton of Pohick Church and
was we'll known to tourists ss guide Of
Mount Vernon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12

WEATHER PROBABILITIES. For this sec
ton fair tonight; Friday increasing cloudi-
ness probably rain ct night; light variable
winds, becoming southessteTly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12

DIR. Bulls Celebrated Pills cures
many ills One pill dose Box, 6O pills,
10 cts Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles
Biliousness Dyspepsis, Impure Blood and
Poor Blood, Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders. DR.. BuIPs Pills never
grippe. Sold BY Richard Gibson aud ell drug
glsts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12
LOCAL MATTERS

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:10 q. m. and sets
a. 1888 p. m. High water at e:l2 q. m. and
BIT D. 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12
Stops the Cough
and Works or the Col

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a
cold In one day, No Cure, no Pay. Price
IS cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLKTs
All druggists refund the money IL 1t fails to
cure. Z W. GROVES signature is on each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12
Holiday Books

Is noteworthy. Booksin Handsome
Bindings. Edition deluxe, Illustrat-
ed Books, with fascinating and ex.
quisite pen and-ink sketches; First
Editions of American and English
Authors, Early Booss Of ravel, sets
of standard Authors in fine bindings.
Works of the KelmscOtt Press. the
Vale Press, Mosher Books Books OF
the Roycroft Shop, Elston Press, The
Craftman's Guild, and other special
presses. The Favorite Poets in hand
some levant morocco and tree cali
bindings Bibles, Religious and The.
illogical Works, Prayer BOOKS and
Hymnals, Essays and Historical
Worss and TOpsy-Turvy Literature,
All of the leading works Of Fiction
can be had here on day of publica.
ton.
p.aaunant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12

The place for checking parcels,
wraps. grips &c. and for wrapping
parcels for mailing has been removed
to the basement of the Equitable
Building. where there is more room,
and where we can serve our patrons
better and more satisfactorily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12

If you contemplate having Cards
engraved for Xmas presents, let us
have the order as soon as possible
that no delay may be Occasioned in
their delivery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-12

Basement.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
BEYOND the BORDER LAND.

Kingly Death has visited another
happy home In Bluckfoot This time
lie Knocked at the door OF judge w
4. sample and took from him his be-
loved wife, the mother Of three dauph.
tiers aud two sons.
Mrs. Sabray Ellen. Sample died sud
denly at $3.50 o'clock, Thursday morn.
ing, December 10Th, 1901. A shadow
ot grief came over her neighbors and
friends when IL WAS whispered Mrs.
Sample Is dead"
Mrs. Sample was born May 3lst. 1862,
Ia Bncyrus, Ohio, making her age at
The time of her death, 80 years. 6
months and IL days. by her kind. neigh.
borly and motherly disposition she
made many friends, young aud old, who
will cherish her memory long after The
moss shall have grown green ON her
tomb.
Her funeral services were conducted
from the NJ. T. Church OF which she
"As a member Friday afternoon
at 2o'eiock b, Rev. ). r. Hawkins.
pastor, and her remains were followed
"a the Odd Fellows cemetery, their
peaceful resting place, by long pro.
cession Of sorrowlng friends.
The deepest sympathy Of friend.
goes out To beri aged father. husband
aud moiheries, family.
The light. the loneliness and The
fragrant air may seem sad Ia them il
their sorrowing home, but there comctt
the comforting, soothing assurance tha-
she has crossed the border land aud i
at home.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
e. j. MATHEWS KILLED
President White Knob Copper Com
pany Meets Death.
tMackay Telegraph.l

taackay Telegraph.l
Ga Monday evening General Man
ager Darlington Of the White Knob
Copper company, received the sad news
Of the death OF e. J. Mathews, presi-
dent OF the company, which occurred
ut his home In Valley Forg, Pa, on
Saturday. November 7th.
Death was caused through injuries
received by being thrown from horse
while out for his usual morning ride.
He was president Of the American
District Telegraph company and WAS
the prime mover in many gigantic
enterprises throughout the east.
Mr.. Mathews always had great faith
10 ldaho's mining resources, and from
an early date In the history ofstate has
been interested in mining and smelt-
lug, having been the first president of
the old Philadelphia Smelling company
ut Ketchum.
Through the death OF Mr.. Matthews
the mining industry Of Idaho has suf.
fered the loss Of warm advocate and
friend.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
THE CLOVER CROP
One OF the Most Profitable That Can
BE Raised.

w. Fl Carlisle was in town Saturday
from Roswell. He has been running
clover huller on the bench all fall and
has not finished up his work yet. He
says the ranchers in that section have
done exceedingly we'll with their clo-
yer crop this year. In most cases they
harvested one crop of hay besides the
crop raised for seed. The clover yields
from -four to eight bushels of seed per
acre which iinds IL ready market for 10
cents per pound. making II gross in
come of from $40 to $50 per acre. One
man ut Parma. Jack Demo, realized S53
per acre from the seed of OF a II acre
patch Of alfalfa, besides one crop of hay.
With such returns AS this from the
land in that section he says it is no
wonder the land sells at good round
figure. Mr.. Carlisle thinks there is no
crop that beets the clover crop.-Cald-
well News.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
win Recover Sf,047.

The case oi ZillHh RcaGicker
against q. u, Thum. receiver of the G.
Bunting s Co. hank, has been decided
by Judge Rich nt Malad in favor OF the
plaintiif and she RECEIVERS si,0iI.02,
with legal interest. Mrs. Readicker
had sold som- ptnperty 10 Porter 4
Davis and the drci Ia the same was In
escrow Ia the Iiunting hank. After
the failure the money was paid Ia
Thum ~ receiver and he used i n
assets on the bank. Judge Rich holds
that the money should be paid to
plaintiff rs her separate property, be-
inr held ~ nus, tor plaintiff, and
ba. ordered Judge Reeves was her
attorney. -Pocsiello Advance.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
HoljDaY EXCURSION RATES.

Thc Oregon Short Line railroad
.,thorizes an open rate Of one'fare Tor
Tho round trip for the sale OF excursion
,,,,to,s IN nil points in Utah, Nevada,
wyoming, idaho aud Montana and
oregon, to any point within eacn
respective state and to any point ~ any
other state on the Oregon short Line
railroad, U. p. r. r., San Pete Valley
Ry., salt Lake n Mere"r T. r. and m'
,he Butte, Anaconda y Pacific Ry'
,si,h,n n radius OF $50 miles from self
Ing points. On. os,h
aa a,s, 1901. and January LIST, 1907,
limited to continuous passage 'n eac"
direction, with tinal limit OF January
"a, 1902.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
4 Great Railway

The Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway owns and operates over $500
miles OF thoroughly equipped road in
Illinuis. Wisconsin. Iowa, Minnesota.
South Dakota, North Dakota, Missouri
and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
II owns aud operates all equipment in
service on its lines: including Sleeping
Cars, Parlor Cars and Dining Cars.
maintaining an excellence OF service
unequaled on any railway in the world.
1t has been the Pioneer in the Narth-
west and West in the use of the block
system in the operation OF its trains, in
the lighting Of by electricity, heating
by steam aud many other progressive
methnds. which have added safety,
comfort aud luxury to travel. II is the
Shoot Line between Omaha aud Chi
cago, aud its Limited Trains have the
costlicst and handsomest Sleeping G yrs
in the world aud the best Diniug Car
service.
Time tables, map and Information
furnished free on application to l.. L.
Downing. Commercial Agent, l06 West
Second South Street, Salt Lake City,
Utah.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
DELINQUENT NOTICE.

THE EAST BRANCH BLACKF0OT IRRI-
CATION company, corporation. location
Of principal place of business. Blackfoot.
bingham County Idaho.
Notice there isdellnqucnt upon the following
described stock on account or assessment No.
10 levied on the I2ih day OF October 1901. The
amount 81, opposite the respective stock
holder as follows
NJ s. Williams. Cert. No. 4s shares /, Amt. s.
And in accordance with law and the board of
trustees OF he corporation made on said 18th
day of October, 1881. So many shares of each
parcel OF stock as may he necessary will be
sold at public auction at the Office of II. W.
Curtis BlacSfoot, Idaho. al 2:o0 p m. Jan. Ii h
1902. to pay delinquent assessment. cost oi
advertising and expense of sale.
ROBT. MACKiE.
Sec'y and Treas.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
New Time Card for the Branch Road.

The Short Line has issued the new
time card for the Mackay branch, and
trains leave Blaekfoot at 10:40 a. III.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
connecting with train No. 9, which
leaves Salt Lake at 1850 p. M, and
with No. 10 from Butte. The train
reaches Mackay at 4:30 D. m. Return
ing. it leaves Mackay the following
days at 1890 p. m, arriving at Blac..-
foot at $40 p. ln., in time TO connect
with No. north bound and Nos south
bound. The names of the stations on
the branch are: Moreland, Taber,
Cerro Grande. Powell, Arco, Lost
River, Darlington, and the two term
inais, Blackfoot and Mackay.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
ALI MEN ARE LIARS"

The Bible tells us that David. in his
has'c.inadc the statement quoted above.
but that was before our time and can
not apply to is. IL is II fact that Her.
man A Mondschein has the largest
and best assortment of clocks, Watches,
rings. cutlery aud everything in the
Jewelty line ever brought to
Blackfoot He can settle the Christ
mas present proposition for you. You'll
have To hurry" to get the benefit Of
the bargains he is Offering.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation or Well Known
Chicago Physician.

/ use and prescribe Chsmberlain's s
C0ugh Remedy for almost all obstinate,
CONSTRUCTED cough, with direct results.
prescribe it to children of all ages.
Am glad TO recommend it To all in need
aud seeking relief from colds and coughs
and bronchial Affections. It is non
narcotic and safe in the hands OF the
most unprofessional. A universal
panacea for all mankind. MRS. MARY
II. MELENDY, MD. Phi. D.. Chicago,
I'll. This remedy IS for sale by Scott
& Co.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
EsTRAY NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT J. b.
~ Crawford, residing at Thomas. Idaho. did
on fifth day OF December, 1901. Ale with the
County Auditor OF Bingham County. Idaho, a
notice that he had taken up an estray, de-
scribed as follows. to-wit' One roam COW. no
horns, branded SO on left hip, square crop of
left ear, under slope in right ear. waffle ON
left side of neck and waffle on right side, be-
hind shoulder.
The owner is entitled 10 The possession there
of upon the payment of all legal charges in.
CURED on or before forty days from the date
of filing said notice.
Given under my hand and seal this tifth day
of December, 1901.
GsoRGg F. GAGoS,
Auditor.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
EsTRAY NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT II;
~ Shandrew, residing at Goshen. Idaho, did
ON the 9Th day of November, 1901. hlc with the
County Auditor of Bingham County. Idaho a
notice that he had taken up an estray de-
scribed as follows, to-wit;
One light roam horse about eight years old,
weight about 1000 pounds, branded ON left
shoulder
The owner is entitled to the possession
thereof upon the payment of NIL legal charges
incurred ON or before forty days from the
date of fllnE said notice,
Given under my hand and seal this 5'h day
of November, 1901.
tseAO GEO. f. GAGoN, Auditor.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral services 81 William A.
Woodin who departed this life al li:45
oicl"tk, Thursday night, December 10,
1901. will I've held at the NJ. T.. Church.
saturday afternoon at o'clock, cnn-
iurird by Grove City Lodge No. 81,
A. 4. s. a. M
Friends and nequainianres are re-
.pcctfully Invited 10 attend.
Blatkfo0t. December 90. 1901.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
3 or oLr OLSEN. DECEASED.

ESTATE or OLE OLSEN, DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Ad-
ministratinn on the Estate of Ole Olsen. de-
ceased. were granted to the undersigned on
the 18th day of November, 1901, by the Pro.
bate Court of bingham county.
All persons having claims against said Es-
tate are required to exhibit them To me fol
allowance at Shelley, Idaho. within ten
months after the date of this notice, or they
shall be forever barred.
This 4th day OF December, 1901.
MRS. oIE1TE OLSEN.
Administratriy.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
THE HAsDsOMEsT CALENDAR

Of The season lin ten colorsl six beau
tifnl heads ton six sheets. 10xl2 inches).
reproductions Of paintings by Moran,
ISSUED by General Passenger Depart
ment, Chicago, Milwaukee, & ST. Panl
Railway, will be sent on receipt Of
twenty-five cents. Address +. a.
Miller, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

Lichty's Celery Nerve Compound is
u scientific combination of natures
health restorers, celery, cocoa. cascara,
sagrada, hops, dandelion, buchu, man
drake, sarsaparilla aud chamomile.
Siclsly children, weary women and tir-
ed and broken.down men find In this
great compound health, strength and
happiness. Sold by Scott & Co.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

Nadia coffee zoe. per pound, at g. H.
Holbrook's,
v ,Nrrp AT oNcE--Good plain cook
woman preferred. Also walters Wr''e'
s,,,i,c wages. DUBOIS HoTEL'
''" Dubois, Idaho.
tfyou want u furm orreal estate loan'
q y smith, the Nurseryman.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

III you would have an appetite like a
bear aud a relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomach and liver
Tablets. They correct disorders of the
stomach and regulate the liver and
bowels. Price, % cents. Samples
free. at Scott & Co. IS drug store.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

Thousands suffer with torpid liver,
producing great depression of spirits.
indigestion, constipation, headache,
etc. HERBlNE will stimulate the
liver, keep the bowels regular. aud re-
store u healthful buoyancy of spirits.
Price so cents Mt Scott & Co.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Shooting Match

There will be shooting match north
ot,l,In,kfoot. on Dee. ,2ith at O'Clock,
4, m. Ducks, turkeys and geese.
Come and try your craftsmanship.
AsHMAS HOWARD.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Christmas Ball.

The Blackfoot order OF Modern
wooamen, will give grand ball at
the opera house, Christmas evening
A cordial Invitation TO everybody is
extended
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
The United States Gov
ernment Report shows
ROYAL Baking Powder to
be stronger, Purer and
better than any other.

Some men wear out their lives in
factory or farm producing food and
wealth. while others lose their health
from lack of exercise. and die prema-
turely from indigestion, gout and
drink.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Land Sale.

l.. NJ. Capps last Monday, transferred
TO Louis Neff. OF Beaver Canon, one
hundred aud sixty acres OF his choice
snake river land,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

A Britisher rerched On the side OF n
hill.
Who whiskers had TO spare:
And he whistled away, with a har-
mony shrill-
"There's music in the h air.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

The Ogden Poultry and Pet Stock
association held successful meeting
the past week. There were about 900
chickens on exhibition, representing
every standard variety.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

Pure maple syrup and sugar at Hol-
brooks.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

For SALE-Twenty-five cords of build
ing stone. Apply TO A. f. LYON.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Stuffed dates Mt Holbrook's
Blank notes for sale at this office.
6 M%v~z

is signature is on cvcry-box OF the genuine
.axative Br0m0-Quinine -ahloss
rcmcdy that cures N cold fn oDe day
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-23
Tidings From OkIahoma.

One hundred men are at work in
the Downward Asphaltum mines
four miles southwest of Ardmore.
The vein of ~asphaltum has a down.
ward pitch OF forty.fve degrees
and is sixty feet across its face.
The excavation has been carried
down fifty feet, and test holes have
been sunk 100 feet. 1t is found
that the mineral improves greatly
with the distance from the surface,
being almost free from sand or
other impurities at a depth Of 100
feet. The refined asphaltum is
shipped east and is used for roofing
and street paving City
Times-Journal.