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Evening star., 1902-02-21
Venom Of the Toad.
From the Chicago News.

FrOm the chicago News.
The poisonous properties of the toad have
long been regarded as fabulous: but recent
investigation has proved that the skin Of a
species Of toad secretes a poison similar in
action to digitalis. The venom Of the toad
has had the reputation Of possessing poi
sonous properties from very early period,
and was probably one OF the earliest forms
Of animal poison known. The old tradition
that King John was poisoned by a frtar
who dropped toad into his wine was re-
garded as ridiculous fable until some
years ago. when 1t was discovered that the
skin Of the toad secretes body the active
pr:aciple Of which. "phrynin," Is a poison
Of considerable power.
Evening star., 1902-02-21
Back From Thibet.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
The Russian scientific expedition to Thi-
bet, under Lieutenant K0txloff. which re-
turned the other day to Moscow. spent al
together two and half years In Central
Asia. covering q distance OF over 5000
miles. Astronomical observations were
made at forty different points. A metsoro-
logical station was established In Tsaidam,
and records were obtained for thirteen sue
cessivs months. The SOCIOLOGICAL. botanic and
Reological collections are extremely inter
esting. and were brought on the backs OF
nfty oamsls to the frontier station OF Urga.
From the central region OF the great Cobb
desert q thousand geological .aDsoinens
have been collected. - -
Evening star., 1902-02-21
Samoa's Official Chaperon.

From the London Chronicle.
The chapsron is becoming extinct over
here, but she is an important person in 6a-
moa. She Il the constant companion Of the
taupou. or village guide. who Is appointed
to entertain strangers and show them the
various sights Each village in Samoa
elects a girl for this office and It L. neces-
sary that she should be the daughter Of .
chief. Her house IL provided for her by
the village and she IL surrounded by q
court OF native girls No man who lives in
the village is allowed to enter the sacred
precincts. and the taupou goes nowhere
without an elderly woman. II tho taupou
resigns her office the chief can appoint an
other damsel OF high degree.
Evening star., 1902-02-21

at the request Of the War Department, was
most vague. It was made by a soldier
and to the effect that he had helped ad-
minister the water cure to 160 natives
That IL the kind Of rot a soldier Is apt to
write home when business is dull and he
has three or four beers under his jacket to
help his Imagination. Nothing Of the kind
ever occurred with the knowledge OF the
Officers. or ever occurred at all. for that
matter"
Evening star., 1902-02-21
Even Boer Babies Fieht.

From tho London Times
Ono Of tho most surprising incidents OF
tho present war ID, reported In tho case Of
the death Of Private Herbert Harold
Hughes First Kings Dragon Guards,
whose widow lives at Dover. The affair
occurred at 'aOrebyfontein. near Harri-
smith, Orange River Colony. on Novem-
Der 8. 1901. Capt. .. A. Williams, First
Kings Dragon Guards. being among
those who lost their lives. The small
force was skirmishihg, when q Boer boy,
afterward found to. Be only six years Of
ago, walked up to Private Hughes and
when close to him deliberately shot him in
the abdomen with a revolver he had con-
~ vember "a. Il . ~ =" A'o-
Evening star., 1902-02-21
Appropriation Not Available.

Mr.. r. ]. Tracewell the controller of the
treasury. has rendered an opinion to the
District Commissioners. Reference books
may not be purchased from the appropria-
ton Of $4,000, for furniture and eouip-
ment Of manual training school No. / !" and
from the appropriation Of $37,SOO, "for fur
n1ture for and equipment Of manual train
Ing school No. e."
Evening star., 1902-02-21
What Goods Cost Eighty Years Ago

What Goods Cost Eighty Years Ago.
From the Osweso 3Philadaum.
From an olda5ournaa that was kept IN 1915
by q merchant Of 'Oswego It would appear
that It cost the oitissns something to live
In those days. Anthracite GOAL was un-
known. and for Illuminating purposes can
dies and whale oil were used. Salt In those
days was a. much y necessity a. now, but
It cost t1.25 per bushei or t5.aS per barrel.
Whisky was worth q q saRen. rum. f275
per gaiion, tee. pound, corn, q
e cents Der pound, loaf sugar. 81 csnfs Z
pound, oambr3o, d . yard; d1mlty, q psr
yard: moiassss, t1.4l par gallon, raisins. 80
cents per pound; shfrting. % cents per
yard: potatoes ~ eente per bushsl; Tye ana
wheat. el.cO psf busheH rsd flannel. 90
cents per yardi on. q Per gallon.
Evening star., 1902-02-21
The Pretty Girls Of Limerick.

There is a freshness Of face, lustrousness
Of eyes. healthfulness Of color and COM
plexion about the Limerick girls that carry
Off the sweepstakes trophy. The girls Of
Cork and Of the Lakes-in fact, Of the
country all the way down from Dublin
are somewhat of the Limerick order In
form they constitute happy medium be-
tween the rotund English maids across
one channel and the sylph-like Partisan
demoiselles beyond the other. But the
Limerick face Is the perfection Of female
beauty-a human ceramic without a blem-
fsh
Evening star., 1902-02-21
FOR THREE NEW STATES.
Favorable Action by House Committee
on Territories.

The House committee on territories today
unanimously voted to report bills for the
admission Of the territories Of New Mexico,
Arizona and Oklahoma. The vote was
taken upon a motion made by Mr.. Moon OF
Tennessee. declaring it to be the sense of
the committee that the three territories
were entitled to statehood, and that SUBJ
committees be appointed to prepare the
bills. The subcommittees were appointed.
Evening star., 1902-02-21
I'm SYMPATHY WITH BOERS.

Mass Meeting in Frisco Addressed by
Commandant Snyman.
SAN FRANCISCO. February 21.-Mayor
Sohmitz presided at q largely attended
meeting Of Boer sympathizers In Metropol-
itan Hall. An address was delivered by
Commandant W! D. snyman Of General De
Vets staff. Resolutions were adopted and
ordered sent to President Roosevelt. and the
California senator's and representatives.
urging that Congress take suitable action
looking to Intervention by the nations with
a view Of ending the war by arbitration
and assuring the Independence of the
Beers.
Evening star., 1902-02-21
Relating to Estates.

Mr.. Otey introduced In the House today
the bill which Mr.. Mcmillan presented in
the Senate a few days ago to abolish es-
tates Of courtesy and dover In the District
Of Columbia; also to provide for the custody
Of children under the age Of fourteen years
and to regulate the descent and distribution
of the estates of inteStateS
Evening star., 1902-02-21
MEDAL FOR ARTHUR EaAN.
Chicago Boy Who Has Saved Twenty
Seven Lives.

CHICAGO, February 21.-Arthur Egan.
the seventeen-year-old-boy who has saved
twenty seven lives In Lake Michigan, will
be presented with a medal awarded by the
Royal Humane Society Of London, Eng
land, tomorrow night.
VIM. Wyndham, the British consul here,
will make the presentation. The society
gives only two medals a year, and this is
the first time that one Of them has been
awarded to resident Of the United States.
Evening star., 1902-02-21
Justice GRAY Better.

Justice Gray Of the United States Su-
preme Court. who Is suffering from a stroke
Of paralysis. Is better today than he has
been since the stroke occurred but is still
very seriously indisposed. He rested well
last night.
Evening star., 1902-02-21
Very Similar.

From the Chicago News
Have you ever passed through the Cave
of the WindsT asked the drummer of the
long haired passenger, as the train ap-
preached Niagara Falls.
mot exactly" replied the /. h. p. sadly.
But married a Pittsburg widow nearly a
year ago."
Evening star., 1902-02-21
CALLS IT A soLD1ER's YARN.
Gen. Funston Denies Report About So
diers Torturing Fiipinos.

diers Torturing Hlipinos.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, February 2l-Gen.
Frederick Funston, in discussing the wa
ter cure" . form Of torture charged
against the soldiers In tho Philippines, said
that he had never seen the water cure
applied. but he had heard it described.
''The victim IL bound and Q canteen
forced into his mouth" said the general.
Ills head IL thrown upward and back and
his nose grasped by the fingers Of the tor
turer. 6tranguiation follows, a. matter
Of course. When the victim 10 about to
suf1ocate the application Ii released and he
is given q chance to talk on recovery or
take another dose Of It. The operation Is
brutal. beyond q doubt, but hardly fatal
Evening star., 1902-02-21
Gas Explosion at Rochester. N. Y

ROCHESTER, N. Y, February 21.-A gas
explosion occurred In one Of several brick
buildings at the Rochester Gas and Electric
Company's workings on the river fats near
Vincent street early this morning, which
completely destroyed the building causing
loss estimated at $4,000.
Evening star., 1902-02-21
New York Stock Market.

and brokers. 1419 F st., members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock exc
change and Chicago board Of trade,
Evening star., 1902-02-21

The Evening Star will be sent from Feb
ruary Is to %. Inclusive. covering tho pro-
ceedings Of the D. A. r. convention. to any
address in the United States or Canada, for
fifteen cents, including postage.
Evening star., 1902-02-21
GEN. BRAGG CONGRATULATED.
Surviving Commander Of the Iron
Brigade Seventy-Five Years Old.


FOND DU LAC. Wis, February 21.-Gen.
e. g. Bragg, the last surviving commander
of the old Iron Brigade, has just celebrated
his seventy-fifth birthday.
kilograms of congratulation were received
from Col. w. H. 8. Burgeyon on behalf Of
the survivors Of the Army of Northern Vir-
ginia, who met the Iron Brigade at Gettys-
burg, from the Wisconsin deleGation in
Congress, from old comrades In Washing
to nand many others.
The Fond Du Lao Bar Association march
ed in q body to tho generals residence to
tender their felicitations.
Evening star., 1902-02-21
Mr.. Spooner Resents Mr.. Pat
terson's Charge.
DISCUSSING FILIPINOS
MR.. BATE OPPOSES THE ADMINS
TRATIoN's POLICY.
The House Passes the Indian Appro-
priation Bill-An Investigation Of
Teachers to Be Made.

The Senate met at II o'clock today and
entered upon the consideration Of the Phil
ippine tariff bill.
Evening star., 1902-02-21
Two Virginia Postmasters.

Attorney General Knox will soon make q
report to the President on his conclusions
as to the charges filed at the White House
against Park Agnew, collector Of internal
revenue at Alexandria, and Morgan Treat,
marshal Of the eastern district Of Virginia.
Much will depend on the outcome Of these
charges whether tho old republican organ-
ization Of Virginia will reoeive a severe
blow or will be upheld. Charges were also
made against another prominent member Of
tho organization. Brown Allen, marshal of
the western district, and the question Of
pending. As q central figure Of the Virginia
republican organization the fight against
Park Agnew Is OF moro Importance than
any Of the others. He L. state chairman OF
the repabAcan 4 party, R and. in continuation
organization for q number OF years. He
conducted the last glbernatoriat campaign
for the republicans and endeavored to elect
Hampton Hose governor; 1T The .. doing h Of this
that he Is having. He IL charged with hav-
Ing violated the civil service laws by direct
ing the raising OF q campaign fund among
federal office holders throuEhout the state.
sent out to each federal ONCE holder max
ing per cent assessment on salaries. It
IL denied that this was done by Mr.. Agnew.
handling OF the fund ana knew ali about
1t. Minor charges OF civil service VIOLA
tions were lodged simultaneously with the
graver charge, and the civil service COM
mission has given the matter some oonsid-
Grafton. Mr.. Treat Is charged with having
secured contributions as chairman Of q re-
publican committee OF some kind.
The charges against Mr.. Agnew are said
to have been made by Otis Russell. Edgar
Allen, jr.. Milo Williams and others Of Rich
mond and elsewhere. It IL hoped by some
OF the anti-organization republicans to
overturn the old machine, which n charged
with all kinds OF wrong doing. A Virginia
coaored eepublican who has been TO the
Evening star., 1902-02-21
Denounces the Statement,
Mr.. Wellington Intervenes.

Mr.. Spooner discussed at lengt, the rati-
0cation Of the treaty Of Paris. In the
course Of his statement he was interrupted
By Mr.. Wellington. who said: II would give
tsn years Of my life to recall the vote
which cast for that treaty" He declared
that the promises made to him at that
time "bY the administration" with respect
70 the, treaty were broken.
III the senator desires to refer to mat
tsTB," euggestsd Mr.. 8pooner, concerning
which the dead cannot speak. he is at hb
sRty 20 DO so.''
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16
THE DISTRICT COURT.
Closing Day Of the December Term
Marked With Much Business.

/
Closing Day Of the December Tern
Marked With Much Business.
| Yesterday was the last day of the
December term OF the District Court
at Ardmore. The Judge was crowded
with business nearly all day and Il
was nearly night before the court
could close his books and say Il ad
journ this court for the term"
Among other business transacted
we will mention the following;
Minnie A. Thomas VS. r. II. Roberts
continued by agreement.
Tom Moran VS.. London Hardware
Co., continued by agreement.
J. c. Carol VS.. T. A. Padue ct al
dismissed
Houston Ward VS.. J. o. Jones; dis
missed.
John Hutchins VS.. r. b. Faulkner
ct al, appeal prayed for and granted
60 days allowed in which to prepare
bill Of exceptions.
In the case of NJ. Bradshaw VS.. Jno.
Scott, ct al. verdict in favor of de.
fendant Crisp.
Armintha Christian VS.. Ada Christy:
decree.
T. b. spaldin VS.. E. V. spaldin, de.
cree.
Georgia Morgan VS.. II. r. Morgan;
decree,
Appeal granted in the case of First
National bank VS.. Della p. Potts
J. II. Dewitt rs. Laura Dewitt. 1e.
cree.
Mary v Smith VS.. |. n. Smith: de-
cree.
Lizzie Black VS.. Chas. Black; de.
cree.
w. II. Hobbs VS.. S. e. Hobbs; de-
cree.
In the habeas corpus proceedings in
the case Of J. w. Smith, charged with
murder, the Judge granted ban in the
sum of $4,000.
After some other minor business
court adjourned sine. die.
Judge Townsend and all the court
officials will be in Chickasha Monday,
where the spring term OF the district
court will convene.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16
Whisky Medicine.

The temperance press is emphasiz-
ing the danger to the home in the use
of medicines which are loaded with
whisky or alcohol In this respect. as
well as in the remarkable character
of their cures. DR.. Pierces medicines
differ from other preparations. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and
"Favorite Prescription" contain no al
cohol, whisky or other intoxicant, and
are equally free from opium, cocaine
and other narcotics. Every family
should have a copy of the Peoples
Common Sense Medical Adviser, sent
absolutely free. on receipt of stamps
to pay expense of mailing only. Send
2l one-cent stamps for the book in pa
per covers. or 81 stamps for cloth bind
ing. Address DIR. r. V. Pierce. Buffalo
y. Y.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16
A Good Act.

The poor man who was brought
from near Durwood some three weeks
ago, and made his way to the city
with a full.hedged case of smallpox.
after receiving attention at the pest
house, has recovered. The Benevolent
Society was informed that he was
badly in need Of clothing and through
the kindness Of one OF its members.
fun suit of clothing. with underwear
and shoes was turned over to DR..
Moffett, with the request that he give
them to the needy man. This was a
benevolent act.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16

The town OF Chickasha has been
caught mapping, just like Ardmore
was, although everybody was expect
ing the appraisers at any time. Reso-
lutions have been adopted by the
Chickasha council asking the Indian
inspector to extend the time for The
erection of improvements owing to the
fact that a number of persons. una.
ware of the order to stop improve.
ments had not done so and were liable
to lose valuable lots and also asking
that all resident lots be made 100 feet
wide. 1t is very safe to say these dear
people are making a useless kick.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16
Prisoners to chiekashs Today

United States Court conyenes at
Chlckasha tomorrow morning. Six
prisoners will be taken from here to
that place, one to plead guilty. the
balance to stand trial. They are as fol.
lows:
John C9rrol. larceny.
Walter King. larceny.
Chas. b. Starr, larceny.
Grover Whltesides, larceny.
Allie Chadduck, larceny. belongs a,
Ryan. goes to plead guilty.
Ben Mcclure, larceny.
The prisoners will be taken OYER
today at noon. in order that they may
be there in good time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16
Commissioners Court. =

Before Commissioner Pfeiffer yes
terday appeared Jonas Robertson
charged with assault to kill. After
hearing the evidence the court dis
missed him as to the first charge and
then tried him for disturbing the
peace. for which offense he was fined
$40 and costs, amounting to s11.40.
Jonas paid the fine and was discharg-
ed.
Judge Pfeiffer left last night for
home but will be back Tuesday ard
hold court several days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16
You smile, Hamly will do the rest

Ninety five per- cent of business
men sometime in the.I career fail in
business The causes to which such
failures may be attributed are many
Some fail from specific causes, some
from undue speculation Whatever
be the cause 1t requires a financial
giant to rise again. This. our fellow
townsman. Joe n. Barall. has done
He is again at the head of a magni.
ficent business and will shortly inau
gurate a reduction sale that will
break all former records. Reserve your
buying until you see what he offers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16

Every man who embarks in the
business world stands ninety-five
chances TO fail where he has one
chance to experience smooth sailing.
10 n. Barall was unfortunately among
the big majority and has suffered fran
cial loss. He has his business back
again and intends TO close out his en-
tire stock and begin business anew.
He will make some prices that will
surprise you and please you.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16
Gave $4,000 Bond.

Yesterday habeas corpus proceedings
were held before Judge Townsend for
the purpose of fixing bond in the case
Of H. IL. Belew, who was in Jail charg-
ed with murder.
Mr. Belew is charged with the xii.
ling of Mr. Baker over about Emet
a few weeks ago.
The bond was fixed at $4,000 and
was made and Mr. Belew relea Jed in
an hour after the amount was named.
Three men were securities on the
bond as follows: Judge Overton Love,
Marietta, J. NJ. Fitzhugh and J. A.
Mouser.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16

The steel is laid on the c.. o. a G..
railroad to point eight miles west of
Wapanucka, and the iron horse will be
in Tishomingo before many more days.
Track laying has begun in Ardmore
and as soon as the bridges over the
Santa Fe road and the Washita river
are completed connection will be made
complete all along the line.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16

1t is impossible to hold A. V. Doak
down. He bobs up this time as a whole
salesale groceryman-that is to say
he will be one of the firm OF The
Pennington Grocery Company. This
firm will occupy the Kloski building
on or about the first OF next month
and with the addition of Mr. Doall as
well as other new members. we feel
satisfied that success awaits them on
every hand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16
TERMS OF THE U. S. COURT FOR
YEAR 1902.

At hickasha--Begins Monday Feb FEB
ruary II. 1902. and September ~
1902, and continues in session TWO
weeks.
At Ryan-Begins Monday. March 8,
1902. and October 13. 1907 anu
continues in session ten days.
At Purcell-Begins Thursday, March
1S. 1902, and october 23, l9O2' ana
continues for ten days.
Al Pauls Valley-Begins Monday
March "a. 1902. and November D.
1902. end continues for six weeks
Al Ardmore-Begins Monday May .,
1902, and December 10, 1902, ana
continues for six weeks or longer
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16

British papers see in the coming OF
Prince Henry to visit us, evidence
that Germany is trying to SOW the
seed of discord between the United
States and Great Britain. Seeds are
sometimes sown that never sprout. We
are feeling too good to fall out with
anybody. As long as we manufacture
and sell to the world, other nations
may sow all the seed they have.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16

Now comes the report that Miss
Stone is 10 be released again. IL Is
claimed that the ransom money, ap-
proximately $4,000, has been paid 10
the agents OF the brigands who have
given assurance the captives are alive
and in good health The delivery Of the
captives, MissEllen NJ. Stone and Nine
Tsilka. is expected hourly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16
Bodies Recovered.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Tifis, TransCaucasia, Feb. 15.-
1880 p. m, Up to this hour two hun.
dred bodies have been recovered, the
result of the earthquake which destroy
ed the town Of Shamaka.
Several hundred bodies are known
TO be in the debris, many of them are
women who were in the bath houses
when the shock came.
Shocks still continue at intervals.
rendering the search difficult and haz.
ardous.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16

Since it has become known that a
bill to reduce representation in the
South will hit several Northern States
and cut out few members, a wet blan-
ket has fallen upon the movement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16

Not only Ardmore 1ut all the coun.
try surrounding us is in great need
OF waterworks. True our wells have
plenty of water. but the farmer needs
rain and needs il the worst kind.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16
APPALLING LOSS OF LIFE.
Trsns-Caucasian Town Destroyed by
Earthquake-Hundre Killed.

SPECIAL to the Ardmoreite
St Petersburg. Feb. 15--The town
Of Shamaka in Trans.Caucasin has
been destroyed by an earthquake.
The town had 10000 inhabitants.
No details regarding the loss of life
have yet reached here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16

The Austrian press predicts thai
Russia will seek revenge from the an
glo-Japanese alliance. by stirring VI
trouble in Afghanistan. Both Britain
and Japan claim the treaty is intend
ed as a peace measure.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-02-16
VICTIMS OF THE DIME NOVEL.

Two young men were hanged I'm Pen
.nsylvania last week whose downfall is
traceable directly TO dime-novel read
ing When they We're boys they poison
ed their minds with the absorbing of
noXious yellow back novels. and came
to look upon the brigand as a hero.
Robbing banks and trains were the IA
vorite means OF making a living OF
their paper heroes. so it was not out
of the natural order of things that
they should take up this life. Their
first bank robbery. however. brought
them to grief, for in their excitement
one Of them shot and killed the cash
Ter They were caught, and the hang
ing a week ago was the final scene OF
their careers.
Pernicious literature teaches eveil
These young fellows were poisoned in
mind by their reading as they would
have been poisoned by taking into
their stomachs strychnine put into
their food. The writer's and publish
ers OF this literature are in a moral
sense responsible for their misfor-
tunes. as well as for the death Of the
man whom they killed. A literary cen
sorship would be endurable II IL would
rid us OF such Register