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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-02
Saved Soldiers Life.

Facing death from shot and shell
IN the civil war was more agree
able to ]. \. Stone, of Kemp, Tex,
than facing il from what doctors
said was consumption. Il contracted
stubborn cold" he writes. "thl;
developed cough, that stuck to me
I'm spite of all remedies for years.
My weight. ran down to 130 pounds.
Then | began to use Dr. Kings New
Discovery, which completely cured
me. now weigh l7S pounds For
Coughs, Colds, La Grippe. Asthma,
Hemorrhage. Hoarseness, Group,
Whooping Cough and lung trouble, its
supreme. soc. sl00 Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by Ardmore Pharmacy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-02
METHOD|SM HAS
RIGHT IN ROME
AMERICAN miNIsTER ~ ANCIENT
CITY DECLARES RELIGIOUS
FREEDOM IS GUARANTEED

Rome. March . The American
M,'aod. church was crowded ue
congregation Including many Am..
can VISITORS wao acre attracted 1s
90. suUI.r, of Pastor B 50 Tw'
s,Imou. Wp NctHoiim s zoo
Rome
r. nas boo ,ua American Methodist
church tHlt Chlr. So Fairbanks &C.
I,crod tuc address which shuthim of
from being received loo audience by
Tho pope. uu incident which has Great
cd much dl.rI Ion iu Rome na nrl
O.. boo tuc United States
Ru, ST. Tipp'o aid tH, Methodist
church was meeting with great sue
cess throughout italy Such AN infer
enc, could lc drawn from the oH'rao~.
diu1ry action of the vatican with go.
gard 90 the proposed visit of oxNic'
President Fairbanks to the pope. ana
also from the bitter resentment OF th'
Catholic clergy As Mr. Fairbanks
spoke IN the American h''hNdl''
'hnI'h, the pastor sam II WIS ht'lhR
that from the same pulpit the charges
preferred against M''h"di'h ~ ~ l'ilN
should be- cohs'd'I'd'
WIN r'i'r'h'" 10 the assertion
that Mothodsts have no right 10 bc In
I''iN h'id the preacher. ih' answer
u ihat We are mere under the lial-'
laws. guaranteeing religious freedom.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-02

the faithful performance Of the work .
io accordance with the plans and .
spccifications. in case his bid be &C. .
cep:ei.
The successful bidder will be re.
qulred 20 execute to the County a
good and sufficient bond. in double
the sum OF said contract with two
or more sureties. TO be approved by
the Beard Of County Commission.
ers. conditioned; for the faithful, and
full performance Of said contract.
Said bids will be received at the
office Of said County Clerk, until
ten O'Clock in the forenoon of
March 80, 1910. and will be opened
by the Board Of County Comm. sion
ers. at their office. at two o'cl3ck
.n the afternoon. on said Goth day o.
March. 1910. Al, bids must be seal.
ed and addressed to W. B. Frame,
County Cerk. Garter County. Okla.
hcma
said court house building must
be completed on or before January
first. 1911
Said Board Of County Commission
ers reserves the right to reject any
or all bids
Dated this February %, 1910.
ROar +. sCIvAILY.
Chairman Board Of County Commis
sioners.
. Attest
VIM. B. FRAME, County Clerk
by B. W DUKE. Deputy
CSealJ
Ordered that the Stove in District
Court Room be condemned.
Ordered that this Board stands
adjourned until the First Monday in
March, 1910, being the 7th day Of
the Month
Witness our hands ana seal this
2Gth day .f February. 1910.
ROBT r. SCNALLI,
Chairman Bard Of County Commis.
siOners.
Attest:
VIM. B FRAME, County Clerk.
IL. f. ~ nTTLL' n.r,t,.
(Seall
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-02

Ordered tnat the maps made by
the County Superintendent and pre-.
scented 10 this Board for approval
are hereby not approved. That the
Law provides that the County Sup
crintendent may upon petition o.
onc.thrd Of the tax payers and vot-
crs of any School District may
change the boundaries of said
Scnool District. provided that II does
not increase the dett of said District
above / per cent. That there be
Ing no petitions filed with this Board
nor schedules OF valuations, Order
ed that we hereby withhold the ap
proyal Of said maps until the law IS
fully complied with. 1t is further
ordered that unless said proof is
furnished satisfactorily, that the
County Clerk shal, furnish the as
SCISSORS Of Carter County with
true map same as assessment was
made FIR 1909.
Ordc.rd that the plans and spc J..
fi,aliuus for Carter County Cour,
House are hereby approved and ac-
ccptcd and copy filed in this office
ana the following advertisement for
bids for construction is hereby or
d,Icd Published for 80 days In tn"
Ardmorcite of Ardmore, Oklahoma,
The Daily Oklahomm of oklahoma
city. Oklahoma, and in the Dal
News of Dallas, Texas
Notice TO Contractors.
The Board of County Commission
ers of Carter County Oklahoma,
will receive sealed bids for the cree
tion and completion of fire proof
court house building, according to
the plans and specifications furnish
ed by Layton, Smith n Hawk, archi-
tccts & oklahoma city now ON file in
the office Of the County G ERIK, of
Carter County Oklahoma, and ut
the offices of the architects, where
fh, same may be examined
said Board Of County Commission
ers will require to be- filed with each
lid a bond. or in lieu thereof. a Ger.
titled check TO the amount of five
per cen, Of rA' amount bid condition.
ed, that the bidder will enter into
contract with approved surcties, for
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-02

Tho suffering which Cuticura Soap
md Cuuouta Ointment have alicviatcd
among tkln-tortufrd. di,hgurcd infants
ani children, and the comfort they have
afforded vorn-out and worried parents
have led 10 their adoption IN countless
homes as priceless treatment for tho
skin. Eczema, rashes, and every form
of itching, burning, scaly humor are
epccdilv cured by Cuticura, in the ma
jority Of cases, when all else fails.
Cutcura Soap C2scD Ointment t50c ). Resoivent
,5OcI and Chocolate coated Pills t25cJ. are sold
throughout the world Potter Drug Chem. Corp,
6Uie Props i37 columbus Ave. Boston.
81 Ma lied Free. Cdt!cuta book on SkIn Diseases
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-02
PILES CURED IN 6 TO "a DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case of Itching. Blind.
bleeding or Protruding Piles In 6 to
II days or money refunded soc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-02

of n volcano eXcites brief interest,
and your interest in skin eruptions
will be as short, il you use Buck
lens Arnica Salve, the quickest
cure. Even the worst boils, ulcers,
or fever sores are soon healed b.
ii. Best for Burns, Cuts, Bruises,
Sore Lips. Chapped Hands. Chill
blains and Piles 1t gives instant re-
lief 25c at Ardmore Pharmacy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-02
SS5 OLD EGII soPEs

Every old external
utei blood
trouble the roC of long spell OF skncss which hslo the blood cn
should pass oil THROUGH the proper ovonuos has not all been eliminated
cause ' place to acah over temr"ay but IA" blood made
break al
another place and hc as bad before hcas old
tho bottom of the trouble and completely changes the
place nourhe with rich hralhf1l blood heals
has otou' y co'nsi and purified blood the
nt BOOK ON Ulcers medical advice
s,urc c-yyruT
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-02

~ ..aA Aaa.aA -
cured ty the Cu.icura
Rene and 1 am
E, grateful ] want the
vrrlI O. Lu v. fcr
what D. ped ne viii
h..1 others. My body
ar flre were covered
with rs. one day
IL would seem . be
bc..a-. and tArn break
out again with the
- 80 tCu.ale Pain and
itct.rv. | have lecn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-02

Use Ardmorcltc Want Ads
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-02
YOUNG MEN INVENT
n NEW WIRELESS SYSTEM
MESSAGES PRIVATE
KNOWN AS WIRELESS SELECTION
A Denomination at Home Conyiree5
Them Of It's Success and II s 70 se
Shown 10 the War Department Off,
Gals.

Mutual Okla. March lie. ana .
Ray Clarke. yOIu, men living near
Mutual have invented an electrical o. D.
paratu- which BE- u0a being s1a.5itel
before officials o, tAe war department .
at Washington. which makes possible
private communication by wireless.
telegraph and enables The operator 90 .
pr pei guide nd control amy boat.
carriage oi other vehicle driven ly
e.ectre-y. steam or gasoline The
system is known as the "Wireles
selection. and tho inventors say 10 is
d. stiH.d 90 become as useful au'
probably iar NOR. wonderful in o.
variety and extent OF i.s powers than
the wireless telegraph system.
Under Marcoui system the wire.
Jess messages can bc heard by anyone
with the proper instruments for -o-
ceisus the waves. bu, with th. Clarke
wil,.c., thc operator can select hi.
receiver He calls mp any instrument
desired and il records his mcssas, au-
tomaucally rendering the communica.
tiou d.. private iu nature a, under the
present telephone system. where the
operator calls certain number by
means of certain wire connection
This is true also in the operation o.
any machine run by electricity steam
or gasolin" By this same "selcctiye'
po1er one or any number of machine
can bee operated. IN any direction or
az any speed at Will.
10 demonstrate the powers of
their machine the ClarKcs constructed
in little shop ON their farm two
small boats. driven by propcllers and
guided by ruddrrs. These boats were
nttcd out with electric lights. placed
in lake about quarter of mile
away. but in view of the operators, and
from that distance they were guided
with oasc In any direction desired.
Tho lights were lighted and exiting.
.uishcd at viii. the demonstrate be
ing made by moonlight
heavy farm wagon was fitted out
with the new appliance and the
Clarkcs sa, in their room and guided
the wagon with the same precision
as o mans hands are guided by the
forces OF his mind An automobile
was similarly handled. ana many other
demonstrations CO.. Ike nature were
made. thoroughly establishing the sue
ccs OF the invention
Aside from actual demonstrations
made by the Clarkcs at their farm
any given number Of torpedo boats
ana operate them at viii These boat
can be- made 20 maucuycr far out at
sea and brought back one al time
or In any number desired Wal bal
looms, airships and all other like
crafts can be- governed in like man
nor Distance viii not serve to dim
uish the power or efficient opera lon
of the machine any more than in wire
less tclrgraphy
\ few weeks ago several friends of
the Cark,s were invited to the 'arkc
farm TO see the invention dcmoustrlt.
ul Rrspoudms 20 the invitation, scN
cla' Mutual residents spent the great
yr par oi day observing the work
iu-s of the now invention. tho patent
for which had been applied for an that
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-02
mmm MISREPRESENTATION: :: 4:
DO you LOVE ART2

u You will be delighted with
/: a visit TO Mrs. lIadley's stu
:: dio with Mrs. Jordan, li9 A
:: street. northwest. More than
{: twenty different kinds or art
!: work on exhibit She has
3! kiln and fires china 1T her
9: studio. Pupils learn rapidly
8: and are delighted with the
- work Lessons are not cxpcn-
- siyo and 1t is important that
3: the child have lessons in this
1; work. They learn more rap
.: idly than older persons. al
3. though anyone can soon grasp
:: the work under the superior
|. methods of teaching used by
{. Mrs lladley. Monday. Tues
3: day. Wednesday and Thurs.
: day are devoted to the classes
: In Ardmorc, and Friday and
: Saturday to Marietta. Use the
:. telephone or call.
70 .: :; :: :: :; u 3: !; .! .; :: :; 8; u
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19

IF YOU do not patronize the
Empire Laundry we both
lose money. Phone 322.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19
PANAMA CITY

MAGNOLIA HOTEL-Panama City, Fla
New, first-class, up-to-date. Now
open to the public. $3.50 to 81. 90 per dav
Special rates by tho week. J. B. Hoge.
boom. Prop 7mchtf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19

HAVE YOU ANY SCRAPS of silver or
gold? If so, advise Ignatus Fried and
he will purchase them for his repair de-
partment. paving YOU highest market
price PIG s. PalafoX street, opposite
the poStoffice. 12ian
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19
FOUND.

FOUND-Between Magnolia Bluff and
Bohemia, a skiff boat having jug in it
and without oars. Owner must prove
property and pay charges Sam Barnes.
70S E. DeLeon street. Smay2w*
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19
MILLIGAN.

BARCLAY HOUSE. MillIgan, Fla. oppo-
site the station. Everything new ana
clean. SPecia! attention to Commercial
men. Rates, $500 per day. jan2&tf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19
FURNITURE.

WE PACK, SHIP, UPHOLSTER, Refinish
Furniture. Solomon Furniture Co,
Phone 971. 20 and % w. Government.
june11tf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19
HOTELS.

BELLOWS REST, suburban home in grove
native oak trees, on car line, mile from
Asheville, N. c. Magnificent scenery.
Home comforts. No consumptives. Write
for terms. 17may1m"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19
ROOMS AND BOARD.

FOR RENTING suits of rooms upstairs,
large and delightfully."- cool; light house
keeping privileges, or will rent separately.
All modern conveniences and convenient.
Rent cheap through summer 19ma1w*
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19

wANTED-To furnish estimates on your
plumbing and sewer connecting. If We
furnish an estimate we will get the Job.
4. C. Acosta, Phone EOS, Cor. Zarrag ossa
and Jefferson. 1apr
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY LOANED on all kinds of per-
sonal property on short notice Easy
terms. Suburban lots sold on easy pay
ments. J. B. Gray Co. w. Romano
Twenty-Five thousand dol
lars ($25,00O) to loan on
good real estate security in
amounts of from $500 up.
Apply to Hooton & Watson,
Leading Real Estate Agents.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19

IF YOU want the best carriages for we'd
dings, calling, driving o. funerals. our
carriages are respectable and new. Horses
are matched. Phone 80, Pensacola Ste bles
or Northup & Wood. 30mch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19

WANTED-To do your outdoor adver-
Using. bill posting. sign lacking and dis
tributing. Gulf City Adv. Co, Baylen and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19
LOST.

LOST-On west side Palafox street, be
tween the Peoples Bank and Watson.
Parker and Reese's store, pair gold eye
glasses. Return to Mrs. f. w. Menefee
115 West Strong street, and receive re-
ward. 17may
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19
LEGAL NOTICE.

The stock of the Goldstucker Furniture
Co, rs South TarragOna street. will be
sold at either auction or private sale, on
June 10th, 1910 to the highest bidder.
MRS. Q. GOLDSTUCkER,
12may1m Administrators.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19
WANTED.

wANTED-Two or three rooms furnished
with gas stove for couple for light house
keeping. Must be strictly ffrst-class and
good neighborhood. f. W. Jones, general
delivery. 19may1w*
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-19
MISCELLANEOUS.

NEW MILLINERY sTORE-In charge of
Miss Lanier, expert Milliner of Atlanta
Be sure YOU examine our stock before
you buy. YOU will save money and get
the best Hat possible for the price 1879
E. Intendencia street. L. Greenblat
Prop. 14ma1m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
YOUR
BACKACHE
WILL YIELD
TO Lydia E. Pinkl1am's
Vegetable Compound

Bloomdale, Ohio.-''T suffered from
terrible headaches, pains in my back
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

(2), Mrs. NJ Blakemore, Mrs. L. R.
Bland, Mrs H. S. Beggs. Mrs. c. Berk-
ley. Miss Jennie Baker, Mrs. Charles
Becht, Mrs R. E Bell, Mrs. c. A. Brus-
iron, Mrs. J. Bullock, Mrs. John Brough,
Miss l. Barrett, Mrs. F. Baker, Mrs.
NJ. Beham, Mrs. c. H. Black, Harry
Barliant, Bill Bloyd, Miss Butner, Miss
T. Cooney, Mrs. n. o. Conner, Mrs. S.
NJ. Coard, Mrs. w. F. Callahan, Miss
H Couch, Mrs. R Compton, Mrs. NJ.
Connolly, Rastus Coward, Miss L. May
Mrs. Thimas Lewis Dunn, Mrs. o s.
Deland. Mrs. w. G. Devole, Mrs. S. A.
Daugherty, Mrs. C. Duncan, Mrs. G.
Dackers, Mrs Olive Dunkwene, Miss
L Davis, Mrs. P Declark, Mrs. Maud
Deetz, Mrs. Ethel o. Day, Miss J. Don
ahue, Mrs. u. G. Davis, Steve Debore,
George barley, Elijah Davis, Mrs. F.
NJ. Frennon, Miss e. Fosburg, G. G.
Ford, Charles Ford. H. R. Ford, Harry
Ford, Clara Farrell, Laura Frudeger.
Miss NJ. Gordon, Mrs. E. Calvin, Mrs.
NJ. Gosselling. Mrs. S. S. Gregg, Dill
lard Givan, Gaetano Galvani, Miss
Helen Gevclze (3), Mrs. E. Huber, Miss
Ada Hoebecke, Mrs. NJ. l. Huntington,
Mrs. c. s. Hicks, Mrs. Mary Holets,
Mrs. A. Holmes. Miss B. Hole, Mrs.
Ruth Hansen, Mrs. Viola Hill, Mrs. F.
Haddick, Mrs. Freda Hammerstrand.
Mrs. I. e. Huppert, e. H. Hohenstein,
Jonathan Hultingcr, Mrs. Julia Hotze,
Miss Perl Held, Mrs. Emma Johnson.
Mrs. P. H Jones, R. L. Heating, Mrs.
A. s. Kirklund, Miss May Knoll, Mrs.
J. Lorden, Miss Bessie Lane, Miss
Laura Lcomis, Miss e. Lindholm, Emil
Luckmeyer, William Lake, Mrs. W. ].
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

All the news all we time-THE
ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

AZ years ago, settling upon a farm in
Bettendorf, upon which he lived until
his death. In 1854 he was married to
Sarah A. Franklin, who attended him
during his illness and is his only sur
vivor. The funeral was held today.
The death OF Jonathan MacDowell
occurred at the family home at los
West Eighteenth street Saturday af-
ternoon at the age Of 81 years. Besides
his wife, there survive a son, J. P.
Mcdowell of Eldrtdge, and daugh-
ter, Bertha MacDowell, at home. The
funeral was held today.
The death OF Mrs. Delilah Goodwin
occurred Friday night at the family
home, No. 1 Arlington court, after a
brief illness resulting from the inf1rm1-
ties of old age. Those who mourn her
death are nine children: Mrs. Emily
w. Scott of Atlantic, Iowa; Mrs. Theo-
dica Murray, Orville and Theodore
Goodwin of Diota, Iowa; Mrs. Rebecca
D. Doolittle Of Davenport, Iowa; Mrs.
Melissa McMurray Of Victor, Iowa;
Alonzo l. and Thomas D. Goodwin of
Mitchell, S. D., and Hiram P. Goodwin
of Seattle, Wash. The funeral was to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
The Laah Of a EIend

would have been about as welcome to
A. Cooper of Aswego. N. Y, as q mer-
CHESS lung-racking cough that def1ed
all remedies for years. at was most
troublesome at night" hetwr1tes, moth
ing helped me until I used DR.. King 9
New Discovery which cured me COM
pletely. l never cough at night now"
Millions know its matchless merit for
stubborn colds, obstinate coughs. sore
lungs, lagrippe, asthma. hemorrhage,
Group, whooping cough, or hayfever. 1t
relieves quickly and never fails TO sat
isfy. A trial convinces. Fifty cents
and s1.00 Trial bottle free. It's posi-
lively guaranteed by all druggists.
"Can be depended upon" Is an ex-
preston we all like to hear, and when
II is used in connection with Chamber
lains Collie, Cholera and DiarrhOea
Remedy it means that it never fails to
cure diarrhoea, dysentery or bowel
complaints. 1t is pleasant to take and
equally valuable for children and
adults. Sold by al druggists.
All the news all We time-THE
aDryTrn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
A PULLING PINE.
Peculiar Tree That Is Something Of &
Mystery to Botanists.

Peculiar Tree That Is Something Of .
Mystery to Botanists.
Upper California is the home Of a
tree that has puzzled botanists. 1t is
a pine which will grow only near the
seacoast. Its growth is slow, and it
does not attain to great size.
The strange thing about It is that
there are, to all, appearances, insur-
mountable difficulties IN the way of
the perpetuation of the species. Some
specimens OF 1t exist in Kew gardens.
In London. They have been carefully
examined. by competent authorities,
and all admit that the tree presents a
problem unlike anything elsewhere
met with.
This pine produces at regular inter
walls the usual cones containing seeds;
but, strange, to. say, the cones are so
thoroughly protected that the seeds
cannot be released. The cones ara
hard and tightly closed and have
strong overlapping scales.
More extraordinary still, is the fact
that the pine, after producing its al.
most, inFuIheHaBle cones. keeps them
hanging on Its branches year after
year. Unless through some peculiar
accident the seeds would apparently
remain attached to the parent tree for
ever. Many OF the cones on the trees
in Kew gardens have been there for
years, as is shown by the size Of the
branches and the formation of the
bark. -.
1t has been found that the seed YES
sells which this tree so powerfully re-
tain are so well protected that 1t re-
quires a strong knife with the assist
ance Of a heavy. hammer to cut the
cone into sections. No ordinary con
ditions Of temperature can make
cone open. ~ --.,t.s s-s-S
The following ! is the only. explana-
ton yet offered that seems to have any
degree Of plaasibility: The species
may be pePpetuated by Ere. One who
has studied the tree asserts that moth
ing but the intense heat Of forest
FIRE could compel the cones to release
their seeds. It has been found that
under the influence OF intense heat
they crack open and the seeds fall
out uninjured. Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
RED TAPE EXPERT

ment and presented ii report or the
same in official preciS to the auditor
general the auditor general through
the secretary of the assistant auditor
general of the presidency of Bengal
notified Babu Tara Chand that 1T was
not wholly satisfactory and that the
circumstances bearing upon the loss of
the stamp would have TO be definitely
explained and proved or the deficit of
three pies would have to De made good.
Babu Tara Chand stuck to his guns
and wrote again. He wrote many
times. AS often as he wrote his eX-
plantations the auditor general wrote
signifying his official dissatisfaction
with the same
Eventually. one fine day about nine
months subsequent 10 the discovery Of
the loss and some two years subSe-
quent to its alleged preparation, the
auditor geDeral-his interest in the
matter OF farthing postage stamp be-
ing overw helmed in frontier war
budget-sent an ultimatum to Tara
Chand. The loss OF the postage stamp
would have 10 be definitely explained
or its value, the sum Of three pies, be
duly refunded to the treasurer of the
Swankigabh district
Then Babu Tara Chand became pos
sessed of an inspiration which even
to this day is pointed to with pride
and complacency by even the most cir
cumlocutory of the red tape depart
ments within the purview of the gov
eminent of india.
Babu Tara Chand wrote to the audi
tor general as follows:
Sir-In, reply to your memo. OF It'll inst.
have the honor TO state terrible confia-
grafton of my cook house on 5th inst,
bopelessly annihilatinS. all documents In
the case of lost postage stamp OF three
pies. property of. her most gracious mai
ssty the queen empress. Therefore by
grace OF God and under, regulation para.
lS, 459, section cxxxi. of departmental reg
ulatfOns. volume 81 (BengaD. ! request you
forward for my Information complete
copies OF entire file OF correspondence in
this case, so that L can report again upon
same to Your satisfaction. / have the
honor to be- sir, your most obedieDt. hum
BILE servant. TARA CHAND.
Deputy subassistant Clerk to the Deputy
Collector, Swankibagh-
The auditor general never replied.
Tara Chano had won his case.-Lon-
don T1tBits.