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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15
NOVEL CASE FOR
RECOVERY Of MAIL
FEDERAL GovERNMENT SEEKS
TO HOLD ROCK ISLAND RAIL
ROAD RESPONSIBLE

ChiCkasha, April ~ Dispositions
in the case OF the United States gov.
ernment against the Chicago. Rock
Island & Pacific Railroad company
are being taken before United States
Commissioner Eugene Hamilton in d
case now pending in Chicago, Iii.
The testimony concerns the send.
ing of a registered package contain
ing $1,000 from AnadarkO to Wichita,
Kan. The package was lost in the
Clmarron river wreck. The wreck
happened September :, 1906. 1t is
the first case OF the kind to be tried
in the United States and the govern
ment is greatly Interested in the re-
suit The case viii decide whether
Uncle Sam can recover from rail
road company when "A mail train
is wrecked and mail and currency
carried on the train are destroyed.
Arthur O'Brien. assistant United
States attorney in the northern dis
trict of Illinois, is conducting the
case. Eight witnesses have bees eX.
antined so far.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15
HEALOTON.

Healdton, Okla. April l3.- Clouds
wind, hail and rain is the weeks
record. though we hear OF no dam
age from hail or wind. Heavy rain
did some little damage on rollin.
land
Oats are making satisfactory
growth and looking we''.
Corn is making an uneven stand
and good many say they VII have
to plant over.
Galdens are coming on slowly.
DR.. Smith and Mr.. Shrader were
in Cornish the first Of the week.
Ed Newton Of Cornish was here
buying cattle the first of the week.
Mrs. NJ. II. Ingram spent ;ae day
with relatives here the stA
W r. Ingram is i'll Ardmore.
June Hutchins was called to Texas
on some business matters.
Mr. knight, living few miles
west, Was called to Ard,nore by
phone, the serious illness OF his
brother being the cause
l.. Keck, j, W Massey and others
went 20 Ardmore to buy feed
The road force is out working
roads, all Of which are in bad
shape
We hear some say they viii plant
cotton next wee, i weather cond.
tions are favorable, The ground is
quite cold yet
Grass is coming, but slowly.
Cattle are doing fairly we'll
\ good many COW buvers are in
the country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15

Several weeks ago the A'dmoreite
published a bit of local news "a
which it was stated that a party civ.
ing the name OF Craddock was N ;his
city and that he was a special pen.
sion examiner. The item stated fur.
ther that the gentleman saii That
there were parties drawing pensions
here that were not entitled 10 them.
Col. d. Redfield wrote the proper de-
partment at Washington Cit and the
reply sent back states that the de-
rartment has no one in their employ
operating in Oklahoma by the name
OF Craddock. We have not the slace
to reproduce the correspondence
which passed as it is urite lengthy.
Evidently the party, Cradd1ci. II nc
vas a fraud, as the letter from the
pension department would imply,
pulled out after reading the account
of his presence in this paper. with
out attempting to do islnass with
anyone as nothing mo-, has heen
heard of him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15
GAS EXPLOSION WRECKS HOUSE
Two lnjured-Entire Neighborhood
Feels Shake,

Dallas, April l4-Aterrific gas ex-
plosion occurred at II o'clock Friday
morning at the residence of p. II.
Shackelford, sol Ann street.
Mrs. +. j. Downey, SO2 South Car
roll street, who was entering the res
!dence from the kitchen door was Sc
rlously hurt. When reached by
neighborS she was bleeding from the
ears. nose and mouth A negro named
Jess Meyers, employed by the gas
company, also was injured.
The explosion Jared the neighbor-
hood for three or four blocks and
shook houses is that vicinity. The
cause is said to have been gas escap-
ing from an open gas jet, which was
being repaired at the time. The house
was almost wreck. The entire north
side was hanging over and about
ready to fall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15
TEXAS MILLIONAIRE
GIFTS F|VF YEARS
GUILTY OF VIOLATING NATION.
AL BANK LAWS CATTlEMAN
ALSO GETS FlvE.YEAR TERM.

Abilene, April l4.-After consider
tion OF the case since 2:3O O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, the jury in the
case against r. +. Baker and John
A. WiSherd returned verdict at 9
O'Clock this morning, finding the de-
iendants guilty on counts | and 4
of the Indictment and Baker was
found not guilty on count 3. 4 short
While after the verdict was returned
Judge Edward r. Meek overruled a
motion for new trial and sentenced
the defendants TO serve five years
each in the Leavenworth penitentia.
ry. Each gave notice OF appeal and
their bonds were set at $4,000 each
pending appeal Up to the present
time they have not made bond, but
their counsel SAYS they will be able
to secure it.
The defendants were charged with
violation of the national banking
laws in connection with the First
National Bank of Snyder during the
year 1907. Baker was cashier Of
the institution and Wisherd was pro-
moter of cattle company The
case was tried here in 1909 and re-
suited in hung jury Just previous
to this trial the defendants paid off
the balance of their Indebtedness to
the bank, amounting to about $30,0O0
The cases were continued from time
to time until the present term
Thu verdict OF guilty came as an
evident surprise to the defendants,
as they We're confidently expecting
a verdict of acquittal. W'ished is
about fifty years of age and it is
estimated that he is at present worth
over Sl,0OO,0OO. At the time of the
alleged crime he was a borrower
from the bank. Baker is about 10
years OF age and has borne good
reputation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15
a TEXAS WOEOER.

The Texas Worder cures kidney
ard bladder troubles. removing grav.
"l. cures diabetes, weak and lame
backs. rheumatism. and all irregular.
tiles Of the kidneys and bladder in
both men and women. Regulates
bladder troubles in children. II not
sold by your druggist. will De sent
by mail on receipt o, $lOt One
'ma'' bottle is two months treat.
men, and seldom fails 70 perfac, q
u'e. send for testimonials from this
and other states. Dr. +. W Hall,
600 Olive street, s.. Louis. Mo
'C'3 hv druggists
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15

punishment. and have failed 70 find
a single one.
The speaker declared that the
Jury and Judge, in deciding the pun
ishment of person, usually have a
/ feeling that in case they err in juds-
ment. the higher court viii correct
such error: the higher codrt, have
the feeling that In case they make
errors. the governor All sre The
error and correct it. Friends. tho
lite OF a person sentenced 10 death
is placed in the hands o: the SoY.
ernor, he continued and ii tae
governor errs in his judgment upon
the life OF a person, YOU Will tllnH
about this question OF capital punish
ment in different light than you
do now
III the Judge and jury were re-
qu!reG to do the hanging OF the per
sons upon whom they pass sentence
of death, there would b. fewer hang
inss.
The day is oomin- when the peo-
pie will consider capital punishment
as relic OF barbarism. There are
five states that have abolished such
punishment, and there has been Jess
crime in these five states combined
than in the state OF Oklahoma. OKLA.
hona VIII never do more p,osres.
sige thing than TO abolish capita,
punishment
rhc speakers for the ad.cmt,.y-
confined their arguments to the con.
tention that capital punishment, doe,
not lessen crime. thar = fails a. q
reform method, and that il is con.
trary to the teachings OF the Bible .
The negative confined the argument f.
to the question Of wheihe. caDi.,l .
punishment is morally won,
agreeing At the start that il such .
punishment is morally Nlou-. .t .
should be abolished by statutory ta. .
actment. The four debaters i,c.
quently quoted from the Scriptures.
More than 1000 people were pres.
ent The debate vas given under
the auspices of the BROTHERHOOD o.
Christian churches OF which Judge
y. Munden is president.-Okla.
homan
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15
Neeress Dies at 116 Years.

Oklahoma City, Okla, April II
Report to the state health commits
sioner from Johnston county tells
of the death of Caroline Thomas, a
negress, there recently a. the re-
markable age of l16. She was born
in South Carolina.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15
Puts End to Bad Habit.

Things never look bright to one
with the blues Ten to one the
trouble is a sluggish liver filling the
system with bilious poison, tnal ur
Kings New Life Pills would expel.
Try them. Let the JOY OF better feal-
ings end "the blues" Best for stom-
ach, liver and kidneys CSC.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15

You will look a good while before
you find a better medicine for coughs
and colds than Chamberlains Cough
Remedy. 1t not only gives relief
it cures. Try II when YOU have a
cough or cold, and you are certain TO
be pleased with the prompt cure
which Il will effect. For sale by all
dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15

| make screen doors and screen
windows and repair old ones. Any
thing made of wood you can get here
and have it made to order. Costs
less and lasts longer Leave your
orders at the shop near opera house.
10-1m W n. KENNER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15
PtLes cuRsc m 6 TO - DAYS

Yoar tr1sgis: will refund money 10
PAZo OINTMENT fails TO cure any
case OF i:caias. Bt!ad. bleeding or
Pro;rvdiag Plea n s to Il days. soc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15

My little son had very severe
cold. was recommended to try
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. and be
fore small bottle was finished lie
was as well as ever writes Mrs. II.
Silks, % Bowling Street, Sydney. Aus.
tralia. This remedy is for sale BY
all dealers
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15
HUNDRED. ARE you
ONE?
An Emergency Call.

There is immediate need OF
Sl,50oO0 to meet an Obligation on
hargroye College. We want One
Hundred persons to pay $500 cash
and $500 per month each Till $1,000
has been paid. Let every one in.
terested in Hargroye College work
for this fund till it is raised vs.
want the entire amount pledged and
$4,000 in hand by May lst, 1912.
This call is urgent and We must
have help.
T. i. HOWELL. President.
Davis, Okla
SIDNEY SUGGS, Vice Pres.
". G. DITZLER. Secretary
!. A. BIVENS, Treasurer.
LEE CRUCE. Oklahoma City.
v. 5. WOLVERTON.
Ardmore
X. W. RANDOL, Ardmore.
L. G. WOLVERTON,
Ardmore.
FRANK FRENSLEY.
San Marcos. Texas.
". :. DERRICK, Madill
". T FREEMAN, Ardmore.
j. VI. GROSS, Wynnewood
J. W. SIMS, ManSum.
Trustees Harsroye College.
", H. MARTIN. President
1:;t
See me for porch chairs and lawn
furniture made 70 order. ". II. Ken.
ner. ic.lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15

BILL. CARDWCLL wants to buy
your fat cows and hogs. Phone 5as
oiue. Slim
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15

Ta.uk o. ALuATaoss vaea you
see your grocer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15

See ME for porch chairs and lawn
furniture made 70 order. ". II. Ken
ner. i0.im
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-15
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.
FRISCO SYSTEM.
Westbound.
Local Freight.
Eastbound
SAN La e

.''..'' ..'......... =. 10 2
(Daily except Sunday
Eastbound.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27

MIR. Charles A. Brown has been
elected to represent Ewell M. P.
Church, Clayton, at the annual Con-
ference to be held in Laurel, Del,
beginning April 10 and was in
structed to ask for the return of
the present pastor, Rev. E. H.
Jones.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27
NEWS OF CLAYTON.
And Local News Budgets from CheswoId, Kenton,
Backbird, Townsend, Thoroughfare Neck,
Lepsic Brenford, and Their Vicintes
TOWNSEND.
Game Wardens to Restock This Vicin-
ity-Local and Personal Mention

Game Wardens to Restock This Vicin-
itY-Local and Personal Mention
Townsend, March 26.-The game
wardens of this section, it is said,
will soon receive a consignment of
English and ring-neck pheasants to
be liberated hereabouts when the
weather becomes suitable.
Messrs. James Lamb and William
P. Wilson are serving on the petit
jury from Appoquinimirk K hundred
during the March term of Superior
Court.
Messrs. Thomas Lattomus and L.
L. Maloney after having considered
the proposition to erect a new can
merry at this place to be operated
during the coming season, decided on
Friday to give up the plan as they
do not think the conditions at this
time are favorable.
While chopping wood near Colt
station on Friday, Joseph Carroll
was hit by falling tree and had
his leg broken.
Personals. Mrs. George Atwell
of Stillpond, Md, visited Mrs.
Mollie Hart few days last week.
Mr.. John Houston, of Clayton,
was the guest of MIR. Austin Hart
recently. Miss Sallie Denney of
New York, spent a visit with Mrs.
Moilie Hart.-Rev. McDougle ami
family have been welcomed back for
another year.-Mrs. William Naylor,
of near town, visited her daugh-
ter, Mrs. George Crossan. Mrs. J.
Niles and Mrs. Louisa Niles, of
WellsborO, Pa, spent two days Of
last week in Philadelphia. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Wilson, Of Smyrna, at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Lydia
L. Riehm on Wednesday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Daniels and daughter,
of Wilmington, visited their par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Knotts
were the guests of their son, Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd Knots, of Whining
ton.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27
FOR SALE

Erore for Thoroughbred Barred Rock
E2SSS Ava White Orpington and White
HafcIhir7O Leghora Eggs for Hatching.
= haA'S W. g. ROE, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27
CHESWOLD.
Local Budget and Items of Personal
Interest Abont Town

Local Budget and Items of Personal
Interest Abont Town
Cheswold, March 25.-Mr. Joseph
Wiley, of Wilmington, is spending
sometime with his daughter, Mrs.
Lewis Anderson. Rev. and Mrs.
G. w. Townsend are on a ten days
stay to friends at Ridley Park and
Norristown, N. J.-Mrs. Leila Nc
Quarter and two children. of
Chestertown, Md, are the guests of
her sister. Mrs. Ralph Stephens. -
Miss Grace Moore spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. PIeasanton, at
Milford. Mrs. Bennett Emory and
Mrs. Ralph Stephens spent Friday
in Philadelphia. Mrs. David Cloud
has returned home after spending a
few days with her daughter, Mrs.
d. u. Boggs. s.-Miss Gertrude Steel,
of Millville, spent few days with
Miss Mary and Miss Susan Cooper,
returning to her home on Monday.
Mrs. Frank Downs, of neal
Kenton, was the guest of Mr.. anC
Mrs. w. s. Cantwell on Thursday
Dir. and Mrs. Dodd spent Sunda,
at Dagsboro. DIR. Tignor and wifi
and Mrs. James Masten, Of Dover
were visitors last week Of Mrs
George Anderson.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27
THOROUGHFARE NECK

Evening sSeisif'.aht i.i at Home of Frank
WneieeIer-Personaii ~ !a en- '--s-,
Thoroughfare Neck, March 26.-
An evening social was given at the
home of Mr.. Frank Wheeler, Friday
evening. Those present we're:
Misses Anna Burchard, Alice Boyer,
Nora David, Hilda David, Mary
Kemey, Beulah Deakyne, Helen
Deakyne, Florence David, Alice Col
Inns, Florence Collins, Blanch David,
Helen Frazier, Minnie Spitznagler;
Messrs. Lee David, Walter David,
Earl James, Emmett Cornelius, Will
liam Pleasanton, Jr., James Stats,
James McLain, George McLain,
George Bennett, Lindsey Collins
Lester Burchard, Howard Deakyne,
Harry Keiser, Robert Derrickson,
John Council, Frank Freeman, Mil
ton Latta, Mr.. and Mr.. Frank
Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Boyer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar David, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elwood David and children,
Mrs. B. F. David, Mrs. J. E. Latta
and Mrs. John A. David.
Personals. s.-Mrs. Anna Gibbons is
visiting in Wilmington and Philadel-
phia. Mrs. William Pleasanton,
Sr., and master Oscar Pleasanton
have returned home after several
days visit in Wilmington. Mrs.
W. N. Lank and daughter, Eva of
Wilmington, have returned home
after a weeks visit with her par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Coming.
Mr.. Howard Deskyne and Miss
Alice Collins. of Dover Academy,
are on a ten days visit with theiI
parents.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27
BLACKBIRD.
Epworth League Notes - Local and
Personal Mention.

Epworth League Notes - Local and
Personal Mention.
Blackbird,- March &c. Our Ep-
worth League services will be held
Sunday evening-Junior Night. Sub
ject, "The Worldwide Invitation
Epworth League Work in Foreign
Fields" :"
Personals. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Anderson and daughter, Frances, of
Delaware City, are visiting her par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. w. A. Watson.
Mrs. Sarah E. Hobson of near
Townsend, spent a few days of last
week with her daughter, Mrs. Harry
M. Deakyne. in Townsend. Mrs.
Barbara Beth spent few days of
last week with her son, James Beth
and wife in Wilmington-Miss Ethel
Fenemore returned home on Thurs
day from an extended visit with hel
sister. Miss Clara Fenemore in St.
Georges. Miss Ethel L. Marker
spent Saturday and Sunday with hel
uncle, Mr.. Fred Marker, in Smyrna.
Miss Sarah E. Parvis spent last
Saturday in Middletown. Miss Glars
Fenemore, of st. Georges, spent /;
few days of last week with her par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. William H
Fennemore. Mr.. and Mrs j. j
Marker, of near Clayton, spent Sun
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
F. A. Marker in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27

Regular prayer meeting will be
held at st. Paul church on Thursday
at 7.30 .. m. The subject of the
pastors talk will be, "Making the
Church Wheel Co." There will be
a special meeting of the Official
Board Immediately after the close
of the prayer meeting. All church
members are invited to remain if
they so desire.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27
State TuberCular
DiSpenSarieS
OF KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE

Anyone with tuberculal. trouble may have
attention free. Free doctor, free nurse,
free medicine. Milk and eggs furnished
free when conditions warrant it.
MILFORD-Front and Church streets,
II a. m. to p. m. Thursdays.
HARRINGTON-MaiI street, p. m. to
5 D. m Thursdays.
SMYRNA IL At Dispensary, Commerce
street $50 a. m. to II. 80 "a, m, Fridays.
DOVER-The Green, Court House p.
m. to p. m. Fridays.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27

The usual services will be held
in St. Paul Church next Sunday.
Preaching at 1920 a. m.; Sunday
School at 2 p. m. Epworth League
service at p. M, led by Mr..
Franklin Brockson. Morning sub
jeet "Voices From Heaven; even
ing, Rev. Robert Watt, D. D., will
preach on "Palm Sunday, a sermon
appropriate to the day.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27
Because "AOAA-AAu " Hats
Best Wilmington. Shoes

Because Because MULLIN , Hats Hats
Best Wilmington. Shoes
Foo Men and Boys Of every
age and size and this season
is to be no exception as we
expect and are ready for the
biggest trade we have ever
had.
Spring Tailoring
New Clothes
New Furnishings
New Hats
New Shoes
You will like the Styles.
You can depend ON Quality.
You will find prices reason
able.
We will save you time,
money and trouble by coming
here as you can get your
whole outfit in one place.
Our Special Sale
has a lot of good Suits left for
Men in all sizes, "a to 40
Chest, all at big bargain
prices. Come in and look
them over if you want a new
Suit, either for now or next
season.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27
For Sale or Rent

BLACKSMITH property at Kirkwood
station on the Delaware railroad. Dwelling
house, stable, shed and large blacksmith.
wheelwright and paint shops. Immediate
possession given. Apply Delaware Hard
ware Company, Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27
CLAYTON.
All orders for Subscriptions or Job
Work or any News items left with
Harry c. johnson will Receive
Prompt Attention

Special services at Ewell M. P.
Church next Sunday. Preaching,
10.3 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. by Rev.
George R. McCready,a a former pastor
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27

The Sunday School is preparing
for an Easter service. 1t will be
an interesting occasion and the new
Sunday School orchestra will assist
in the music.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27
FOR SALE

My Hardware Store and Stock. Fine OPP
portui1isy for one or two young men to take
up good business. About 81. 900 cash re-
quired.
VIM. FARES.
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27

Rev. 1. G. Fosnocht gave a strong
sermon for the first Sunday after
his return for conference for his third
year at this station. Subject,
"This is the Christ, the Saviour of
Mankind. -
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27
FOR SALE

Anyone building cannery or other large
building, / have on hand "a large lot Of
heavy, white oak timber and choice. For
sale cheap.
J. p. HUDSON,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-27

Personals. Mrs. Lucy Davis, of
Greenbackville, Va, was an over
Sunday visitor at the M p Parse
.5rSeVRev. E. H. -, oaa;"tod -S',4.5 -
s trr, m, Egls'ii Ms. O. W Bavnard.
wife of Rev. o. w. Baynar1, last
Saturday at her fathers home, near
Bethel Church. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Bice of Harrington, spent sew
eral days last week with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Bice. Mr..
and Mrs Harry keenan, are spending
a few days with relatives in Cam
bridge, Md.-Mrs. ]. G. Cobb and
daughter, Helen, are spending some
time with relatives in Washington,
D. C.--Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Dayett
gave four O'Clock dinner in honor
of Rev. and Mrs. I. G. Fosnocht on
Wednesday, March 2O.-Mrs. Thomas
Shortall and children, of Whining
ton, spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Legates. Miss
Mildred Onley is spending some
time with relatives in Frankford. =
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Reese and Mr..
Book Harrington, of Harrington,
spent Monday with Mrs. M. j. Cliff.
ton.-W. Baynard Onley and brother
John are spending some time with
Mr. ]. Baynard and family. Mrs.
Ruth Linn, who has been on the
sick list, we are glad to hear is
cOnvalescing. Mrs. j. w. Hawkins
and daughter, spent Saturday in
Wilmington on a shopping tour.
Mr.. M. M. Bartlett spent FRIDAY ir
Goldsboro, Md.-Miss Page Bradley,
of Clayton, who has been sick fol
some time is able to be out and has
returned to Beacom's s Business Col
lege.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-01-23
70, Me.laweAh
WINDOWS IN MANILA.

Translucent Shells Are Used In Piaes
Of Ordinary Glass.
Perhaps In no os5esr country but the
Philippines are conenas used as a sub.
stitute for window glass. These shells
are fat nearly round, and average four
inches in diameter. The edges are trim,
med of so as to leave panes about
three inches square. and these are set
IN narrow strips of wood.
The shells are. of course. translucent
rather than transparent. and the result
is soft. opalescent light, very agree.
able in a country where the glare OF
the sky would be intolerablo II ordi-
nary glass were used.
To obtain the maximum window
openings the sashes are made to slide
horizontally on wide sills Of hard wood
in manner similar to that adopted BY
the japanese. BY this means openings
as wide as twelve feet are obtained.
To realize the splendid resources OF
the Philippines, says a writer In the
Century. one has only to see the hard
wood foorings in the public buildings
and the residences of the better class.
These consist of large slabs of mahog-
any, or. to use the local names, mo-
lave. nara, tindalo and acle. these be-
ing of various colors and granting
Frequently the pieces, occasionally as
much as forty inches in width and for
ty feet in length, are laid alternately In
dark and light shades Polished by the
household muchachos (house boys) till
they reflect like mirrors, they produce
magnificent effect