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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18
GREATEST seloe IN HISTORY.


The siege - Port Arthur vLl take
|lts place az one os the great hls,onca.
l aeges Tle attack on 10 began slt1
The first naval action il the second
week IL February and On May % O.,
vas shut % completely from the
world BY an army larger than any
used 10 siege u a similar kind since
the fall Of se5as,opol 10 1855. The
siege g. noteworthy not only because
of the members engaged IN IL. Uu,
because % is the drst siege Of a thor
oughly modern fortress equipped
armed and built b. the very best
modern engineering skill Il Is the
first time that military experts have
had a chance 20 observe the useful.
ness of the modern defenses tha;
have been l1u, about the great cap.
raIs and harbo-s. under the actual
conditions n Siege. says writer
.n .le Worlds work
lu the Boer Ta- there were three
great s.eEee. but they are not % be
compared % the siege of Port Arth.
lr 10 Importance Laly mith Mafek.
ing and Kimberly were small towns
with uu.mp0rant aefenses. garrison
Cd b. haHdfIls 0l troops. and be
sIogeI by spond.ngly small bod
ies of men. and they were all relieved
By bodies n troops serving under the
same flag Ladysmi'1. however. which
had the shortest Of the three sieges.
was cut of for us days In the Fran
cOPrussian war, Paris held out for
1872 days but IL was starved out, and
not taken by assault In the same war
Metz held out against the Prussians
for seventy days In the war between
Russia and Turkey ir 1877. Osman
Pasha defended Pleyna for ninety.
four days. In our civil war Vicksburg
vas the most important siege. MT 10
lasted only seyenty.nine days. The
greatest preceding siege Of modern
times was a Russian one, when the
allied French. English Italian and
Turkish troops took eleven months
In 1854 and 1855. 10 make Menschi.
kof surrender at Sebastopol The de.
fenses we're so good that they brought
the enduring fame OF Tollebon the
engineer who constructed them In
the Napoleonic wars there were no
long seiges, though in 1873. the
French and Spanish troops besieged
Gibraltar until they got tired and stop.
ped in 1888. A little before that time
England lost one Of the shortest but
one Of the most important sieges in
her history at Yorktown, which was
able 10 hold out only twenty days
But in none Of these did the besieg
ed have the advantage Of modern en-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

II seems that the negro roustabouts
In New Orleans have about killed
their goose They have persisted in
holding mp the owners Of steamboats,.
sometimes fT $3.50 per month, until
the said Interests" got together and
decided 10 bring in white help. The
negroes sit by AMI watch the whites.
but are not calling them "scabs" vet
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18
The Finest Penman Of The Southwest

The Tyler Commercial College Of
Tyler. Texas. has secured the services
Of the finest penman Of the Southwest.
lie is an enthusiast on this subject
and knows just what to teach AMI how
how 10 teach II. In order TO have his
students writing good business hand
In a short time.
This school has made itself famous
by employing teachers who are spe.
calists in the different branches Of
commercial work Those who desire
.tc become good business writer's or
rake professional penmen would do
well to write this school for particu.
aIG. also those who desire a thorough
course in bookkeeping, business train.
lns. shorthand, typewritlng and teleg.
rHphy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

Cassini says the war must 20 on 70
the end This much vas generally
known, but whether the end Is 10 be
caused by Intervention Of some 9th.
or pOwer or powers. or b. mutual eI-
termination is what ls interesting the
world and keeping 81 guessing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

II appears that some Democratic
oongressmen are not free giyers 10
the campaign fund and managers Of
the party In rs present close contest
seem 10 be surprised at the "lethargy
among such congressman when the
subscrIptI0ns are called Tor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

The car has granted exemption
from military service In the far East
30 the fathers Of more than three chill.
dren This Is probably a Russian yer
sDn of the Rooseveltian doctrine on
race suicide-Pittsburg Dispatch
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18
At the Jail.

Blake Allen, charged with larceny,
gave bond yesterday and was releas-
ed
Tom Cragan charged with introduc-
ing and selling liquor, was transferred
yesterday from the Federal Jail at
this place to the Southern district of
Texas
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

Grover Cleveland has Dai'ed his
hook vith arguments and viii put In
the rest 0f the season fishing for
votes.-ChioagO News.
Ana be b a good h.herman. toe
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

Hot biscuits and delicious coffee
served free this week at Bivens
Corhn & Frensley's BE sure to sec
the great Majestic Range Don't get
left. l7-G
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

g.nee-lng skill and " modern enpl1-
ives. nor the bes.ez.nE army the a..
vantage o. .cug.ranz- guns. When the
whole story q the siege ot Port Aria.
lr is told the world will he-r Jae q
the mos. thrilling experiences Iu all
rstory-t,1rritle too the military
engineers VIII gain an enormous
amount of knowledge about f5-tif-
cations under uiodern con ii.iors ~hicf
they have hitherto had 70 cOnstrue
mainly ~ theoy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

They have been enforcing the sun.
day law .n Kentucky 20 the extent ot
closing up the livery stables. There
is where the Kentucky heart is touch
Cd. Unless a Ken'uckan can ride
every Jay IN the week, lite is not
worth the living 70 him. He keeps
his drinkables at home. hence the
closing Of the bar rooms does not af.
feet his happiness materially.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

Barn The stalks. leaves and leay-
ings ~ your cotton patch. and thus
rlast your greatest enemy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18
ARD NJ ORE ABSTRACT co.
W. S. WOLVERTON & SON, MCRS.

Warranty deed from w. A.
Ledbetter and w. p. Terrell to
j. $. Culliman. Consideration
81 600. Forty acres in section
~ r. 3 S. X. > w.
Warranty deed, Mrs. Sarah
Jane Reynolds TO G.. c. McLain.
Consideration 81, $50. Eighty
acres in section 80 Y. > 5. Il. /
e. Two miles northeast of
Glenn.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

The Ladies' Missionary Society OF the
First Presbyterian church will meet
with Mrs L. B Pugh on Saturday at
2:3O p. m. Come prepared to pay
dues.
1s4 MRS. c. c. WEITH, Pres.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

Rev williams. the Methodist min
is,er vho thinks flirting can BE- car
riei On 10 church 20 good advantage
ives evidently once a boy himself and
has not forgotten the longlngs o. his
boysh heart and his youthful hopes
for be says The expectation of see.
ing a young woman home has brough,
many a boy 20 church for the first
time. and among She loye.ubdnE
there is chance for religious .nhu.
ence % steal in" This minister will
prove as popular Nth yulng men al-
maiieus as Bishop Potter has with
saloon men u Ae allow his theory 90
Doe carried out in practice in church.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

Provence.

J. B. Lockett died here yesterday
afternoon at 5 o'clock. Deceased was
a member Of the l. o. o. F lodge and
will be buried here this afternoon un.
der their auspices.
Dr. Hathaway left yesterday for
Little Rock 70 enter the Methodist
college at that place.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

Pinesalve acts like a poultice Sold
by City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

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Duncan.
There is a great deal Of cotton here
today to be marketed
The three gins al this place are
running al their full capacity.
Farmers in this country are import
ing negroes from Texas TO pick cot.
ton as the crop Is 50 great that they
are compelled to 80 this or much OF
the staple will 20 70 waste.
Cotton receipts ID date are over
5000 bales.
Court IS in session at Chickasha
now and most OF the attorneys Of this
place are in attendance.
The electric light force is extending
lines east and west in the city.
The people are much elated over the
uew insurance rate touching residence
property. The former rate was sf35.
the recent rate reduction giving
base o. 81
VI. c. Parker IS reported quite sick.
Greenville.
Charles Taylor died al Marsden las
Saturday night and vas buried Or
Sunday afternoon.
Thomas Ga,lager and wife are here
from Burneyville.
Misses Belle and EfHe Burns visited
Marietta last week
Mrs. Jim Perry is reported conva-
lescent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

krenore, tuesday, October is, 1904.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18
LOST

LOST-A purse containing about Sl3
and some pictures. Small purse in
side the large one containing $40
bill Finder please return same to
this Office and get reward. 1s-3t
LOST OR STOLEN-While reviewing
Riuglings' parade a lady's gold
watch and clasp pin with initials.
Liberal reward to finder at Ardmore-
tie Office. 17.tf
p1nesalye acts like "a nouItice Sold
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18
WANT COLUMN.
WANTED.

WANTED-Meu 20 learn barber trade.
Few weeks completes. Can nearly
earn expenses before finishing. Top
wages paid graduates. Catalogue
mailed free. Moler Barber College
st. Louis, No l7-Gt.
WANTED-To paint your house and
hang your wall paper Am a practi.
cal painter and paper hanger. Moth
ing but first-class work done from
the cheapest 20 the best. If you
want me address Lock box 75 and
will call on you at once and give
you my figures Address BOX 75,
Painter and Paper Hanger. l4-lm
WANTED-To repair your watches,
clocks and jewelry. Mainsprings
75c; cleaning 75c; hairspring 75c;
jewels 75c; crystal 15c; balance
staff 81 We are going to estab-
lish a good business and cut prices
to convince you that we know our
business. Miller's Loan Office, 1876
Main street. 21-d&w-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-18

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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-24
REFUSED $1,000 FOR A
CHICK EN-.

George H. Northrup of Raceville,
N. Y, refused 1000 for Regent,
rose comb black Mnorca cock, recently
on exhibition at the Worlds Fair
poultry show. Being importuned to
put a price on Regent, Mr.. Northrup
said nothing less than 81, 500 would
buy him, and he was not particular
about disposing of him for that price
Regent is probable the most valuable
bird under feathers. He weighs nine
pounds and is accordingly valued by
the owner at Sl66 a pound. Victor
the sire of Regent, was sold last
March by Mr.. Northrup to Henry
Schoultz Won SoholtzensteaiD of Ber-
lin, Germany, for $1,000. At the
same time he sold to the German fan
eier twenty-five other rose comb black
Minorcas for 81, 900, one of the cocks
bringing $500. Mr.. Northrup is a
wealthy man and his whole fortune
came from dozen rose comb black
Minorca eggs, which he purchased
for Sl2.-St Louis Globe Democrat,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-24

Toxic, Nov. 19.-Great indigna-
tion is expressed by leading Japanese
journals at the facilities granted to
the Russian Baltic fleet in French
ports. 1t is pointed out that this has
the effect of removing Russia chief
disability-want of naval base.
The papers point out the impossibility
of France reconciling the sentiments
of an ally with the duties of a neu-
trail, and say that if she persists in a
course so unlike her usually circum-
spect and impartial demeanor the re-
sponsibility of extending the war will
rest on her shoulders.
Rome. Nov. ia despatch sfrom
st. Petersburg says the Gear has tele-
graphed General Kuropatkin directing
him to ask Field Marshal Oyama to
facilitate the passage Of the Russian
envoy to Port Arthur to initiate nego-
tiations for the capitulation of the
Port
st. Petersburg Nov. 10. - 1t was
officially announced today that the
Russian troops in Manchuria now
NUN Der $40, 600 with l, 522 guns that in
three months there will be 668, 600
troops with $500 guns at the scene of
operations against the Japanese.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-24
WAR NEWS.


Rome, Nov. ia Che Foo cores
pendent of Italia Milltaire wires that
General Stoesse's report brought to
Che Foo by the destroyer, Rsstorophy,
states that since the commencement
of the siege 80, 900 troops and 10000
civilians have died. The garrison
is using primitive home made powder.
Troops are OH half rations and oivili-
ans on quarter rations. General
Stoessel contents himself with eX-
planning the plight of the garrison
implying that he awaits the Gar
orders as to surrender or continued re-
sistance.
London, Nov. 17.-Standards Toxic
dispatch says all indications point to
conclusion that Port Arthur is near
the limit of resistance. Most of the
Russian shells do not explode and
many of them are found to be old
Chinese shells filled half with saw
dust and half with gunpowder Pre-
parations appear to be progressing
for fual retirement by General Stoes-
sci and the garrison to Liatshan.
a report printed in the Morning
Telegraph that hitch had occurred
in British Russian negotiations had
a depressing effect on securities mar
ket today. Foreign issues were fat.
A Shanghi correspondent of Post
wires that word has reached there that
Japanese have advanced across the
frozen Shake river. An important
engagement is believed to be immi-
nent.
St. Petersburg, Nov. lit ID re-
ported that the Japanese intend to
begin a forward movement November
10 in an attempt to break the ceuter
of the Russian formation on the
Shake river. One correspondent wires
that the Japanese are collecting large
forces on the Russians front. Scouts
from that vicinity bring the disquiet-
ing report that japanese hold ali the
passes.
London, Nov. 49, - There is a
growing opinion among the Russian
admiralty that the Russian vessel in
the North Sea really did fire on their
own destroyers. Russian naval men
are discussing the probability of Eng
lands agreeing to abate her demand
for punishment and it seems the gen.
eral opinion that England viii accept
any solution for the sake of avoiding
war with Russia.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-24
ABOUT THE STATE.

Judge E. L. Bates, of Bennington.
has been called to New York on mat
tiers relating to the return to this
State of Otto Pressbrick on requisition
papers issued by Gov. O. J. Bell on
the governor of New York. The
friends of the man accused of and in
dicted for swindling Pownal farmers,
are putting up a stiff fight against his
return to this State, and it is learned
that as a last resort habeas corpus
proceedings will be instituted.
The management of the Byattleboro
Retreat announced Thursday the en-
gagement of DR.. Charles d. wilkins,
of Worcester. Mass, as first assistant
physician to succeed DR.. w. N.
Thompson, who recently WAS Gale
to Hartford, Conn, as assistant sup
erintendent of the Hartford Retreat.
DR.. wilkins is thirty-one years old
and unmarried. He is native of
New Hampshire.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-24

the Peoples company. Twenty-Five
men were employed in both plants.
One body was blown quarter of
block.
Five men have been taken to the
hospital and the fate OF the remain
ing nineteen is unknown, but it is
feared they have been oremated, The
fire spread to 10Th street and Green
wood avenue and was so fierce that it
could not be approached within dis
tanoe of three blocks. The gas com =
pany drew off the gas from their huge
tanks containing hundreds Of thous-
ands of feet of gas in hope of fore
stalling the explosion which would
create havoc and blot out many lives.
The windows were shattered and
chimneys blown down for five or six
blocks about the gas plant by explo-
sions. Later in the afternoon a
change of wind saved the big tanks.
Workme1 say thirty-six men were
employed about the plant at the time
Of the explosion.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-24
SUGAR MAKING IN FAIL.

Rutland, Nov. 19.-G. II. Grimm
of this city, the maple sugar expert,
announced today the result of a series
of interesting experiments which he
has been conducting for some time
past, the principal object of which
was to prove that maple sugar may be
made in Vermont in the fall as we'll
as the spring. The experiments were
entirely successful and the discovery
may revolutionize sugar making in
Vermont. as soon as it is perfected.
The experiments have been carried
on near Mr.. Grimm's home where
there are several large maple trees,
A few days ago he tapped one of these
naples and in one day secured three
quarts OF sap which after being put
through Mr.. Grimm's process netted
about two ounces Of sugar of the best
quality, which shows that fall sap is
fully as sweet as that obtained IN the
spring.
In explaining the discovery Mr..
Grimm said today that while nearly
everybody believed that the sap comes
up from the roots in the spring end
then flows back in the fall, the theory
is erroneous. The sap never returns
to the roots after it once leaves them.
1t is entirely consumed by the leaves
and tender twigs and any that is left
when cold weather sets in freezes
within the wood When the sun
strikes the tree on warm fall day an
expansion follows and the pressure
forces the sap out wherever q wound
is made.
Mr.. Grimm believes that sugar can
be made every month in the year
except June, July and August He
thinks that the quantity to be OBJ
tanned in the fall will be small COM
pared with the spring flow but per-
haps enough can be secured to bring
in a good additional revenue to the
farmers.
Contrary to the general practice
Mr.. Grimm always uses old wounds
in the tree instead OF making new
holes. He opens them by roaming
process. The method of making sugar
in the fall is not patented but may be
used by anyone.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-24
THE iSENATE OF 1898.

Sixteen members and officers of this
honorable body gathered about tables
in the smaller dining room Of the
Pavilion last night and INDUCED in q
pleasant reunion-the first since the
session of 1898; to these were added
quite number by letter. who, un-
able to be present, except " in spirit, "
sent substantial words of greeting.
The arrangements for the reunion
were made by Secretary Powell and
President Stearns Of the present SEN
ate, who was in the upper branch in
1898, Besides these two gentlemen,
were Senators Smith, and Fay of
Chittenden, Perley of franklin. Par
fridge Of Rutland. Pickett of Orange,
Putnam of Washington, Steele and
Enright of Windsor, Bartlett of Essex,
and Hall of Caledonia, Assistant Sec
rotary FarnsWorth, Assistant Door
KEEPER Trevellian and Reporter j. w.
! Sault representative Harrington of
! st. Johrsbury, who was in the House
in 1898, was an invited guest. Brief
remarks were made by everybody
present, and appreciative reference
/ was made to the three members Of
that Senate who have died-S Senators
Foss Of Franklin, Hit of Windham
and Griffith of Rutland, Senator
! Smith invited the Senators to be his
guests at Burlington at the next re-
union, and he, Senator Enright and
Secretary Powell were appointed a
committee to arrange for that event
Senator Stesrns and Max L Powell
were made president and secretary,
respectively, of the reunion organiza-
ton, and the secretary was instructed
to write a oongratulatory letter TO
President Bates, who is now judge
in the Philippines, and tell him what
his Senators of 1S9 s were up to.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-24
ONE GREET SYSTEM.

Boston, Nov. 1S.-It is reported
that within a short time the Canada
Atlantic and the Central Vermont
Railway system will be consolidated
into a single great system extending
from Parry Sound, with its steam
boat lines on the lakes to New Lon
don, Coun, the southern terminus of
the Central Vermont. This consoli-
dation is but a preliminary step to
the absorption Of both lines by the
Grand Trunk The destiny of both
is linked with the projected transcon
tinentsl line which il to play so great
part in the development of the
Canadian Northwest With its pres
emit Portland terminal the Grand
Trunk will have two Atlantic outlets,
the second one possessing immense
strategic importance through its near
ness to New York
81 suffered for months from sore
throat Electric Oil cured me in
twenty four hours " M. S. Gist,
Hawesville, Ky.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-24
UTHOR OF"BEN HUR.v
Starving From Effects of an Incurable
Disease,


Charlottesville, Ind, Nov. 1e. Gem
eral Lew Wallace, author of "Ben
Hur', is starving from th, effects of
an incurable disease. He is unable to
retain any nourishment and physicians
fear he will not survive many months.
His affection is most difficult of treat
ment, and specialists who have been
with him for several weeks have given
little relief General Wallace is sew
enty-seven years old and has been fail
ing for many months. The aged au-
thor, aware of the gravity of his condi-
ton. is cheerful and talks freely Of
the apparent hopelessness of his case
exhibiting no alarm at the approach OF
death.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-24
SHORT LUMBER.
FUNERAL IN BETHEL.

Bethel, Nov. l9,-At Christ's
church Friday afternoon the funeral
services of the late Hugh D. Wilson
was held. Rev. Mr. White of the
Randolph Episcopal church officiated.
Mr., Wilson died of Bright's disease
in Burlington on Tuesday last where
prayers were said at his late residence
Wednesday morning. He was a son of
the late Hon. James j. Wilson. A
wife, daughter, mother and several
brothers and sisters remain to mourn.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-24
CHICAGO FIRE.

Chicago, Nov. 49, BY the exrlo-
sion of small tank of gas at 74th
street and South Chicago avenue yes
terday morning the buildings of the
Peoples Gas Light and the Coke
company adjoining collapsed and Il G
territory surrounding vas threatened
with destruction. The fire originated
in the plant of the Pyle National
Electric Headlight 90 The smoll
tanks RAPIDLY became ipniled and *
ploded in rapid succ' ssion The
flames then spread to the big plant of