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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

The following business was
transacted in the district court
since our last report.
Mary r. Ford ct al, VS.. Thos.
Graham; judgment for plaintiff by
agreement.
y. G. Washington VS.. Jas.
Frazer; motion for new trial over.
ruled.
w. NJ. johnson was appointed a
notary public at Roff.
Della Melton vs.. Richard Creel
ct al. continued by agreement.
j. w. Morris vs.. X. w. Welch
continued by agreement.
G.. Il. Lowry vs.. q w. Allen ct
al; dismissed by agreement, each
party to pay his own cost.
Sam j. Harting Of this city was
appointed notary public.
In the estate Of A. V. Corhn q
motion for distribution was filed
granted and distribution ordered
+. Archard VS.. u. II. Haiforn
defendant allowed twenty days I,
answer and case continued.
Frank Cooney vs.. Lee Harrison
order for restitution aud ten day
allowed to strengthen bond.
Wilson Parker VS.. John Petit
order Of continuance set aside an,
case dismissed.
Chas. Reid VS. J. A. Alexander
continued by agreement.
n. NJ. Byrd VS. Ira Arnold; con
tinued by plaintiff.
John Sessums, ct al, VS. W. j
Young, ct al; settled aud dis
missed at plaintiffs cost.
Matron X. Hall vs. +. M. Fox
dismissed by plaintiff.
Martha Cox VS. S. A. Spencer
motion for new trial.
w. A. McLain, ct al VS. Dit
Bennett; continued by agreement
Moline Plow Co. VS. J +. Han
mon, ct al; continued by defen,
ant.
First National bank Of Davis '
: Sarah Patesi continued by agree
meut.
First National bank of Ardmol
! VS. Sarah Pates; continued 10y agre
= ment.
First National bank Of Davis ,
First National bank of Ardmor,
continued by agreement.
a J. A. Mays VS. Lee Cruce, a
a signee. Verdict for plaintiff +,
i $500.
c NJ. c. Davis VS. W. G. Davi
Continued for service.
n s. +. Bennett made notary pu
r lie at Woodville.
= Lizzie jackson VS. Bill Jacbso
d Divorce granted.
John l.. Bradley VS. HargandiI
u McKitrick, Dry Goods Co. Jui
:, out.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10
A BUSINESS CHANCE.

Two hundred acres of Texas
land TO trade for town property in
the Indian Territory. Apply
SIDNEY SUGGs,
lS.u ARDNoRElTE Office
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

ARDMoRE may never have street
lights, but the good Lord gives us
blessed moonlight at regular
periods.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

Snow is falling all over the north
aud Ardmore is looking for a
sprinkling of II.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10
TERRITORY TALK.

The Record says that there ls lots
Of oil going TO waste In the vicinity
OF Miami and no ono to work the
natural product.
Vinlta has fashionable eucher
club. Uf course the devil doesn't
object to such as much as he would
to n prayer meeting.
Indian Territory, population con
sidcred, has more high class papers
than any other state or territory In
the United states. That's saying n
great deal, but i,'s fact just the
same. - Southwest World.
Il. NJ. Garvey OF Memphis and Ber-
nard Carrigan OF Kansas City, two OF
the contractors on the Ardmore
branch OF the Choctaw, arrived in
the city yesterday aud are at the
Commercial. A large number OF
sub-contractors and engineers are
also In the city and this Ia to be
headquarters for some time. South
McAlestor Capital.
r.. Il. Frensley & Bro. this week
bought the corner lot belonging 10
II. l.. March, corner OF Main and
Fifth streets. II Ia rumored that tho
Messrs. Fronsley will erect fine
two-story stone building on the same
some time this spring or coming
summer. Duncan Banner.
No intimation 10 yet given as to
the manner of oIeuing the new lands
TO settlement. The man with a gooc
horse wants runi the cripple wants
drawing lottery; those near by
want a proclamation without time
those distant want a day set, and tn,
rascal is preparing bis games for al
methods. Minoo Minstrel.
According to the Record wagonei
Is enjoying the most wonderful
growth of any town In this part o
the Union. According to an articl,
in last weeks issue Wagner has
population OF $500, whereas the act
ual population according to tn,
Uuited States census only about TIVE
months ago was 2,700.
The BRrtlesville Magnet favor
mob law. The new editor Of tn
Magnet is a good writer and n maj
OF intelligence and hence there Ia In
creased surprise when he would ad
wise the people to take the law int
their own hands. But a mans enyi
ronments have n great deal TO d
with the formation OF his opinions
II has been charged that Bartlesvill
Is the toughest town In the India
Territory, and we have seen no de
nial OF the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Re
publican.
The timber estimators for th
Chootaw nation have begun thei
work. This is another snap for
large number OF pie eaters out OF
. job. These timber estimators vi
soon become as great n farce as tt
Dawes commission and the town sii
appraisers The government of II
United States 10 the only power o
earth that is able 10 pay the bills Il
this farce comedy that Is now pla.
ing the Indian Territory. -Lehig
Leader.
; You can help anyone whom yC
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

OUR people should begin hgur-
ing on the proper material wanted
for city officials, There will be
plenty of material to choose from,
but let there be no mistake in
your choice. The city has needs
and must have men TO guard them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10
roLD BY TELEPHONE.
words Whispered IN Our Far From
leland Towns In the Tevrttory
Saturday Afternoon.

CHAGRIs.
Several of our citizens returned
last night from Ardmore.
Claude Prentist left last night
for Loco where his father is quite
sick.
There are several cases of chicken
pox at this place.
Mrs. Jennie Monroe OF Duncan
is here visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Blevins.
Mouroe Prentist is quite sick.
SPRINGER.
DR.. Mcdowell is out after a sick
ness Of several days.
wYNNEwOoD.
J d. Birge left last night for his
old home at Sherman.
Tom Field of the Republic left
last night for his old home in Ten
nessee.
DOUGuERTY.
Brit Williams, who accidentally
shot HIMSELF while out hunting
some three weeks ago, was able to
be out again today for the first
time since the accident.
SULPHUR.
| w. NJ. Scott Of Honey Grove,
Tex, has engaged in the genera
merchandise business at this place
K. n. smith of Lawrenceburg
Tenn, has also engaged in The
mercantile business here.
7. +. Gafford has returned from
Sulphur Springs, Texas.
MIR. Renfro has goue to Salina
| Kans., on business.
BOB.
We had a spelling match at tn,
school honse last night.
Our sick are all reported better
BERwYN.
j. I. Alexander, a brother. in
law to J w. Shelton, is here frou
Mississippi and will engage in tn
mercantile business with Mr.. Shel
ton. They will erect a new ston
business house on the west side Q
Main street.
G.. w. Gaines is opening up
new grocery store.
Nose Osborn, who has been COZ
fined with smallpox for some time
is out again.
I We have no new cases of smal
pox and the old ones are improy
ing.
Miss Nathie Brown of Syringe
is here visiting relatives.
The best line of buggies ever !
: the Indian Territory, together wit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

Impure baking powers injure the
stomach. Use the pure brand
named Perfect" and have no in
digestion. S. T.. JENKINS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

You can help anyone whom you
ind suffering from inhamed throat
laryngeal trouble, bronchitis, coughs,
cclds, etc., by use OF Ballard's Hore-
hound Syrup; the great remedy for
coughs and colds. Price, % and 80
cents. w. b. Frame, City Drug
Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

The purity of the baking powder
named Perfect" is guarantee
against ssllow compilations caused
by indigestion. s. Il. JENKINS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

Property is still changing hands
here and both parties are always
satisfied.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10
Licensed TO Wed.

ID. A.O'Donnell aud Luanza Ma
son, both of Colbert.
w. NJ. Brown and Rachel Prater
both of Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

Bright's disease is more dreaded
by physicians than any of the ser
ious disorders with which they have
to deal because OF its insidious and
malignant character. II prompt
action were taken when headaches,
urinary disorders, digestive troubles
first appear. much suffering and sor-
SORROW would averted, Prickly Ash
Bitters will quickly stop the spread
OF the disease, quiet the inhamalon
heal the kidneys and, strengthen
and regulate the liver, and drive
poisons and impurities out of the
system. w. b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10
CRY DIRECTORY.
TIME TABLE.

TIME TABLE.
auif. Colorado and ssnta re hah~s''
aouru-uouUn.
Ci.earn. ana Kansas CITY Express. ait2 pm.
NoGru-noVsn.
a.ixe.ton and Chicago Express ...i2ils q m.
pieburne and Kansas city Express II 90 a. m.
A. W. nuNHAN, Ticket Agent.
VS.. KEENAN,. General Passenger Aren't
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

Since January l, 1901, Bowles'
livery stable is doing business
strictly on the cash basis. jl5
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

The best line of buggies ever in
the Indian Territory. together with
big stock Of phaetons, hacks and
carriages at Spragins'.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

5''"s ,'0yo . PR Or r0'a r'm,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-10

49, ',.'s ssasV'ss 20 inuuigcu IN
To quote Won teIms and nrlcas
The Winslow mail., 1901-01-31
CHAPTER XI.
A RECoNsTRUCTED DRAMA.

A RECONSTRUCTED DRAMA.
AS he spoke, Sturgis handed Dunlap
the sheet of paper upon which he had
traced a plan of the Knickerbocker
bank.
from this point on he continued,
Il have indicated the various trails on
the diagram. The dotted lines repre-
sent Arbogast's footprints; the con-
tinuous lines show Chatham's S trail"
How can you distinguish between
the two?" inquired Dunlap.
There is no difficulty about that"
replied Sturgis. The differences are
very marked. l know Arbogast's foot
because I have seen it; and I know
that the other one is Chatham's be-
cause you recognized the man from
the description l gave of him.
''Yes. I know. But how could you
describe him so accurately VIXEN you
have never seen him?'
II shall ccme to that presently" said
Sturgis, smiling; you must let me
tell my story in my own way, if I am
to tell it connectedly"
'Very we'll" said the banker, resign
edly. Hold on, though" he eX-
claimed; you speak of two sets of
trails; but what is this third set of
lines, marked by alternate dots and
dashes?'
The Winslow mail., 1901-01-31
GOOD MANNERS AT HOME.
Some of the Little Things That Go to
Make Life Sweeter and
Better.

Practical jokes are rarely indulged
in by persons of nice perceptions, and
teasing passes the bounds of good taste
when it ceases to be a matter of pure
fun on all sides. Inquisitiveness is al
ways bad form? 'Whom is your letter
from?" 'What makes your eyes
so red?" are interferences with
ones rightful privacy. A closed door
should be respected and give assurance
of seclusion, says Mrs. Burton Kings
land. in Ladies' Home Journal.
One who is so disloyal as to repeat
TO anv outsider, however intimate, any,
thing to the discredit of the family
deserves to forfeit all family rights and
privileges.
There are no terms strong enough to
condemn the vanity of parents who will
allow a daughters charms, prospects
and advantages to be advertised in the
public prints.
Society requires that whatever their
private relations, husband and wife
face the world as a unit, harmonious
and with interests Identical.
One thing good form superlatively
demands-that by no mischance, no
loss of self-control, shall family dis
cords be revealed to strangers, chill
dren or servants.
An uncontrolled vice is always I'M
mannerly and undignified.
A readiness to give up in little things
is the most tactful appeal possible for
a return of courtesy at other times
when the matter may be of Importance
to us.
The Winslow mail., 1901-01-31

have accomplished thus far has been
simple enough, because luck has ia
vored us. Yesterday being cleaning
day at the bank, the floors were
scrubbed some time during the after
noon, before Arbogast was ready to
leave and before Chatham had arrived.
1t thus happens that almost every
footstep of the two men has remained
family but distinctly outlined upon the
wet floors, which have since dried, pre-
serving the record. The detectives last
night obiiterated a portion of this rec
ord, but they have left traces enough
for our purpose. If you care to crawl
around on all fours as I did you can
readily distinguish these traces for
yourself
''No, thank you," answered the bank
er. 81 prefer to take your word for this
part of the evidence"
''Then l shall resume my story said
Sturgis. "The footprints show that
Arbogast stood at his desk while the
scrubbinS was going on. We may safe
ly say it was after half-past four
o'clock when he started to leave the
bank; for otherwise it is presumable
that Chatham would have waited for
him at the corner of South and Wall
streets, as he was asked to do in the
bookkeeper's telegram. He first
walked ever to the safe and closed it,
changing the combination, so that the
lock could not be opened until he had
had fair start. Next he went to the
clerks room for his hat and coat and
for the satchel in which he had packed
just the few necessities for immediate
use in his fight. He started to leave
the building through the Exchange
place door; but probably remembered
that the Wall street door was not
locked and went back to lock it. AS
he was about to close the outer door,
Chatham arrived on the scene, and the
two men reentere6, as we have already
seen. The footprints tell their story
fully and absolutely, their chronology
ical order being established by the oc-
casional obliteration of footprint in
one trail by another in q subsequent
trail. The two men walked back into
the room in which we now are. Their
actions after this will be clearer to you
if you will follow on this diagram"
The Winslow mail., 1901-01-31
Carriage WrapS,

For the moment we all need stylish
wrap cloak. Here are two: The one
three-quarter length, with round col
lar, the garment made in white cloth,
trimmed with narrow rows of black
braid. This would be very excellent
in fine black ladies' cloth and is exact
w what is wanted for the moment, be-
ing useful and light. There is nothing
which gives so good finishing touch
to a well-made gown as a cloak of the
latest mode. The other wrap cloak has
four capes and fastens with large bone
buttons. A couple of ends from either
side are knotted in front, and there are
appliques of silk embroidery, which
add to the beauty of the garment.
What could be better on bright sunny
day than such a carriage wrap, thrown
off in a moment. For country parties
it is almost invalua ble.-Washington
Star
The Winslow mail., 1901-01-31
sch N
Y
u e p m
{ TT tn Ii
ry

WELL SAID the banker, ''if you can
make anything out of that gibberish,
your imagination is more active than
mine
''It is not question of imagination
said Sturgis; ''let US proceed systemat-
ically Here is a telegram bank de-
tached from {. pad l found on Arbo-
gast's desk. Compare its size with the
outline of the marks on the blotter,
and you will see, in the first place, that
the message would just fit snugly on
this sheet. Next, you will probably
admit that the first line of marks on the
blotter probably contain date; the
second, a name; the third, an address;
the last, signature, and the interme-
diate lines. message"
81 am quite willing to concede so
much; for no business man would be
likely to write telegram differently"
Very well. Now, then, let me hold
this blank so that the reflection of it's
vertical rulings may appear just above
the image of the message. These lines,
remember, separate the words of the
message. Extend them mentally, and
note how they divide the letters of the
blotter. VIII you hold these sheets
while l transc1ibe the result?"
In few minutes more the reporter
had drawn several lines on his copy of
the reflection in the mirror.
81 don't see that you are any better
off now than you were before" re-
marked DunlaD examining the result
"Wait a minute. These vertical lines,
we say, divide The words of the message.
There are five words to the line; only
two ON the last line before the sig
nature; that is to say, IL words in
the message. Now, consider the first
word. Evidently the 'G' begins this
word since it is a capital; and the -four
ish on the tail of the 'e' tells us plain
ly enough where the word ends. Note
the space between the 'G' and the 'e'
Have you ever taken the trouble to as
certain how constant in any giveD
handwriting is the space occupied by
the different letters? Try it some time.
Count the characters which you have
written in a number of different lines
reckoning spaces and punctua ton
marks each as one character. and OBJ
serve how closely the results will
tally. Basing my conclusions on this
fact, I may safely affirm that the
first word of the message is Game
Gave Give or some other word Cf
four letters beginning with Sc and
ending with e. shall proceed to fill
The Winslow mail., 1901-01-31
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack
medicine. It was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is a regular prescription. It is composed
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect com.
bination of the two ingredients is what pro.
duces such wonderful results in curing Ca.
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F.J; CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Hap Fsn;lv a lEtTSYss PfIs sy9 Price ptba besf .oc.
The Winslow mail., 1901-01-31
CHAPTER X.-CoNr1NUED.

When the reporter came within sight
of the safe, Dunlap was closely inspect
ing the lock. Presently he uttered an
exclamation Of surprise,
what is it?' asked Sturgis.
VI don't understand it, said Dunlap.
Il cannot open the safe. The lock
seems all right; but"
Perhaps the combination has been
changed"
apparently it has," admitted the
banker; "but how came it to be changed
on a week day, and without my knowl-
edge?"
THAT is rather significant, isn't it?"
suggested the reporter.
Significant? What do you mean?"
exclaimed Dunlap. excitedly.
Il mean that Arbogast was de-
faulter. What his system of defraud-
ing the bank was 1 do not yet know;
but an examination of the books will
no doubt reveal this; and l should adj
wise you, Mr.. Dunlap, to lose no time
in having it made"
But argued Dunlap, anxiously, 81
tell you the books were examined last
week.
''Yes; by Arbogast's accomplice."
''What, Chatham his accomplice 2"
exclaimed Dunlap, family.
Chatham was in the plot beyond a
doubt" answered Sturgis. so long as
no one had access to the books except
his accomplice Chatham, of course Ar
bogast felt secure. But when, yester-
day, the announcement was made that
after the beginning of the new year his
books would pass to the custody of an
other man, he saw that the game was
up"
The men had returned to the presi-
ide1t's office.
'Those are his very Words" contin-
ued the reporter; ''thosehe telegraphed
to Chatham yesterday, as you will see
if you hold before that mirror this
sheet of blotting paper which found
on Arbogast's desk"
Dunlap, with an unsteady hand, took
the blotting paper; and, holding it be-
fore the glass, studied the reflection
intently.
what do you make out?' asked
Sturgis.
Nothing whatever" replied the
banker, promptly.
"What?" exclaimed the reporter;
''do you mean to say that you do not
distinguish any marks on the blotting
paper?'
81 mean to say that do not see any
thing to which I can attach any sem
blance of a meaning. The blotting pa
per has been used, and, of course,
there are ink marks upon it; but, as
far as l can see, these are wholly dis
connected. They are entirely void of
sense to my eyes, at any rate
Examine the blotter again careful
ly in this direction" said Sturgis,
drawing an imaginary line upon the
mirror, "and pay no attention to any
other marks which seem to cross these
lines. Now do you see anything?"
The banker examined the image in
the mirror for some time before reply
ing.
IF I allow my Imagination to enter
into play, L can complete several iso
lated letters"
''Will you dictate these while note
them here. Be careful to distinguish
between capital and lower-case letters.
Also separate the lines, and state
whether letters come close together
or are separated by space"
''Very well,' agreed Dunlap, who
then proceeded to read off the letters
he saw in the reflection of the blotter
in the mirror.
When he had finished, Sturgis hand
ed him the paper, upon which were
Transcribed the letters he had dictated.
They presented the appearance shown
below:
The Winslow mail., 1901-01-31

up the balance of the message as I
read it between the letters"
Sturgis wrote slowly and carefully
for few mirutes.
There; behold the result"
The message had now assumed this
form;
Dec. 81, 1896
Thomas Chatham,
cana ~ ,7oe2 B'way' wa City itydov
corner South and Wall streets
J. w. Arbogast
"Compare this with the reflection of
the original and tell me if you do not
incomplete letters, all of which tally
with the text / have inserted here"
Dunlap made the comparison.
81 am obliged to admit that your con-
clusions now appear plausible" he re-
luctantly admitted.
Sturgis shrugged his shoulders.
"Well, call them plausible, and let us
proceed. Chatham kept the appoint
ment yesterday; but for some reason
Arbogast was delayed in leaving the
bank. Perhaps the necessary prepara-
tions for his flight took longer than he
expected
''You think he intended to abscond? %
"Why should he have changed the
combination Of his safe, as he did, If not
to give himself as much time as possible
to reach place of comparative safety
before the books could be examined? 2"
asked Sturgic. Chatham, becoming
impatient, forgot the dictates of pru-
dence and started for the bank to as
certain the cause of his accomplice's
delay. He met Arbogast at the Wall
street door. The two men reentered,
Arbogast setting down his satchel in
the vestibule and leaving the outer
door ajar, as Quinlan found it few
minutes later, when he stole the satch-
ell. have every reason to believe that
it was at Chatham's request that the
men returned. He wished to use the
telephone, and he did so."
''Your story is connected, and it is
certainly not lacking in Details" said
Dunlap, incredulously; Gin fact, the de-
tails are far too abundant for the evil
dence thus far advanced"
Every one of the details is based up
on facts replied Sturgis. what I
The Winslow mail., 1901-01-31
Rest for the Bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache to
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature,
cure you without grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you just 10
Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put
up in metal boxes, every tablet has G. G. c..
stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
The Winslow mail., 1901-01-31
STATE OF OREGON,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
SALEM, May 9, 1898.

The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co., Columbus, O.:
Dear Sirs:-I have had occasion to use
your Pe-ru-na medicine in my family for
colds, and it proved to be an excellent rem
edy. l have not had occasion to use it for
other ailments.
Yours very truly, w. M. Lord.
Any man who wishes perfect health must
be entirely free from catarrh. Catarrh is
well-nigh universal; almost omnipresent
Pe-ru-na is the only absolute safeguard
known. A cold is the beginning of catarrh.