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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

most excellent manner The singing
of every member of the organization
was of the highest quality and elicited
generous applause from the audience.
A number which succeeded in making
a decided hit with the audiende was
the song "Whose Little Girl Are YOU"
rendered in marvelously sweet and
pretty manner iby the child soprano,
Amanda Clark, who was received with
such favor on the first performance of
the 'South in Slavery in this city
last year. The young lady's singing
was even an improvement on that with
which she favored her audience on the
former occasion and was enthusiastic-
ally received by those present. .'E.l
The popular song 1.-The Bridge at
Midnight" was given with excellent
effect by the entire musical club az
their contribution to the enjoyment of
the entertainment. The rendition Of
this number showed Enthusiastically the
general proficiency Of the organization
secured through the ability Of its mem
bers and conscientious training, The
Climb added much to its popularity in
Keokuk by its performance of yester-
day evening. 90
The following number was descrip-
tive cong entitled "My Son." which
was given by Mr.. Sager with the assis'
tance Of w. Martin and Master Phelps
Jones. The chorus was rendered by
musical club. The selection was given
with much drenatic effect and was one
of the best of the evening. D..
A cornet solo by A. Wilson was next
on program and was we'll received by
the assemblage, At the conclusion OF
this number announcement was made
that owing to the lateness of tho hour
and the desire of many in attendance
to leave the city on the evening train,
a portion of the program would be o.
mitted and that that the entertainment
would conclude with speciality act by
Messrs Sager and Holt.
The performance given, as ANNOUNCE
ed, was entitled 1.-THE Lightning Cat.
chers," and was given with humorous
effect by both the gentlemen concern.
ed 1t was given excellent applause
and made most fitting finale for the
program.
Celebration Notes:
Mr.. Chss. S. Sager is an excellent all
around man and as an actor has but
few equals and less superiors.
Hon. Geo. E. Taylor made On excell-
ent address filed with good points.
Keokuk has more wealth, more grad
yates ana good looking young colored
girls and boys then any other town In
Iowa.
Mrs. M. E: sDixon and Draine's lee
cream parlor done rushing business
no Emancipation day.
Rev. Helm made an eloquent and
brief address in his welcome address.
The Des Moines Ladies trio made
decided hit singing at the Casino.
The colored people of Keokuk was
very socia ble to their guest.
The Keokuk colored band of fourteen
pieces was not cut at all. '"@'
J. H. Rogers kept the Capital City re-
cord up high at the dance on the ball
room
j. L. Thompson received many COM
plimen4s for the way he delivered his
address.
1t was very nice to see oil the church
es to unite and serve dinner at the
park. The ministers are united and
broad minded in KeoL uk, good for that.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

oPeclal 10 Inc OySIa1uef.
Jefferson Barricks Mo 10 the Editor
of the Iowa State Bystaudar-While you
have been so very kind in sen ling your
paper to many Of the boys in ons company
l thought I would give you q description
of our new home. 1t Is situated on the
Mississippi river on high hill about eight
miles south of st. Louis, the street cars
run here every five minutes aud the Iron
Mountains run right through our camp.
Our boys all have their uniforms and
Sargent Taylor has just got his new uni
form and he is one of the largest officers
here and the boys think that Geo. would
not exchange place with Gen. shafter.
Ben Hall and Eugene Brown has opened
up - soldiers barbes-shop and hickory
poles takes place of barbor chairs, they
have did away with mugs and towels,
sheap-shears takes the place Of clippers
and the boys claim that Ben is honeing his
razors on brick.
Mrs. McAfee is assisting the uncommis-
stoned officers in putting the stripes on
their uniforms. Lieutenant McAfee has
been promoted and he now gets S140 90
q month, Lieutenant Wilbusn was not at
roll call yesterday evening and when the
company was out drilling we saw an
officer come walking up, we at first
thought it might be Dewey or Sampson,
bot when he came nearer we found it
vas B!ax. with his new uniform on, he
said that he would give $500 to have his
wife and Des Moines friends to SEQ him In
his new uniform.
Yesterday While number Of our boys
was in swimming very large steamboat
came down the river and washed a large
catfish on the shore the boys taken him
10 camp and it weighed 1875 ponnds this
may seem little like fish story but it Is
true, Sargent Taylor vouched 70, the
t.usthfulness Of it, Lieutenant McAtee
has been appointed as R. A. j. G. he has
not got his trousers on account Of his legs
being so long, Ed. will make fine look
ing officer. J. E. Todd is cook for the
company each member of the company
pays him fifty cents month and he draws
S15. 20 month l1om Uncle Sam which
makes about @65 100 for him, Jim changes
the bill Of fare every meal; fer breakfast
We have bacon, beans and coffee and
At dinner coffee. beans and bacon and
supper, bacon, coffee and beans this il
the game Jim places on W each meal.
Sargent Lewis can be seen standing al
each meal under tres fighting flies ane
handing out sugar by tho spoonsful TO tht
boys. Captain Amos Brandt makes 8
good officer and the boys oil like him anc
Amous is very good to each of the boys
The boys all attended church last Sun
day. We have excursions here every
Sunday from all parts Of the state ant
they bring large baskets ofchlokens ant
such things to thsis friends; but company
NJ. is not in it because we are from th'
North but are boys are waiting unit
Dick Winsor runs his excursion dowr
here and We know that We will hav'
chicken just the same and If you sec Dlol
tell him to work hard for the excursion
and when he gets here We will show hin
soldiers of all description and in the meal
time we will be content with Jim Todd
bill of fare.
| JOHN RALLY
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

The program of the P. L. D. Aug. l5'
il as follows: Recitation, VIM. Frazier /;
Solo. Mrs. B,aeburn; paper, Mr.. PieEson
Selection, Orchestra; Journal, I. E.
Williamson. Meet with Miss Stewart
1913 25th., street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

Mr.. Newton Orange and Miss Sarah
Elizabeth Shultz, were united in marsl-
age Wednesday morning at the Parsonage
Rev. Reeves officiating. They took the
early train for Omaha whore they will
spend their honeymoon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

A Jolly crowd, of about seventy people,
went up the river, on the boat Wednesday
venins. It was the hotel porters e1eur-
sion, they had delightful time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12
JOHN RALLY
Keep Quiet

and use Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for all pains of
the stomach and all unnatural loosen
ess of the bowels. 1t always cures.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

Mrs. Sadie Breeden went to Omaha
last Saturday to visit her sister Miss Eva
Robinson who holds position in the o.
position.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

All those who want TO hear good pa
psrs ON both sides of the Negro question.
should attend the A. NJ. E. church Mon
day and Tuesday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

Mr.. Fulton Washington, started to Lin
eoln, and Omaha. on pleasure trip, last
Tuesday, where he will spend several
days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

y 1t was jolly crowd that went down TO
Keokuk last Thursday and they had a
good time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

Miss Fannie Harding, will go to Omaha,
tomorrow, on an extended visit of three
Or four weeks, with relatives and friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

Ono of the very best crowd that ever
left this city on an excursion train was
tho one that went down to Keokuk.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12
Mrs.. Debarry has been very sick at
her home 1888 Des Moines st.. this week.

Remember that the Afrc-American day
at the Omaha Exposition the 10Th Of
August.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

Miss Mary Bell had The misfortune to
soauld her wrist very badly last week.
which has been very painful at first but
il much better at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

Mrs. L. p. Blagburn, went to Chicago
on Thursday, to visit with her daughter
Mrs. Joseph LaCour.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

~ Mrs. Louisa Denney has been suffering
ssSa,eh the neuralgia this weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

Presiding Elder Bundy held the fouvth
aud last Quastly meeting at the A. NJ. E
church preaching both morning and sven-
ing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12
Mrs. E. Il. Banks is improving.

Read Miss Whitsett's poem on the fourth
page of this issue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

Frank Claudin, is quite sick at his moth
~ home, 6O7 Grand avenue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

f, L. Smith of Omaha addressed the A.
I M. L. Sunday school last Sunday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY ACTS.

Washington, July 21.--Pres-
ident Mckinley today issued
personal orders through the
secretary of the navy to Admi-
raj Sampson that he should
proceed Immediately to Porto
Rico with g n. Miles.
The presidents orders e. e
susceptible of no mlsconstruc-
ton.
They are imperative to a de-
gree seldom employed excel t
in case of extreme emergency.
They are of the sort that will
brook no delay in their execu-
ton.
Admiral Sampson must start
at once or the president him
self will know the reason why.
No excuses of any ordinary
nature will be accepted by the
president for further delay.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
WILL GO TO SPAIN.
W. watson.s Departure mast Await tue
final Outcome of the Porto Rlcaa
MOve-Europe 10 Disturbed.

Washington, July 21.-Secr"
tary Long said tonight that Il g
prepar ations for dispatching
the Watson squadron To Eur"
pean waters were going on un-
interruptedly. but that the de-
parture necessarily would
wait the movement Of the ar
ships at Porto Rico. the Massa-
chusetts and other ships being
required for conveying Il e
troops to Porto Gico. This dis
posed of a report circulated
during the day that the expedl-
ton had been abandoned.
1t was felt that the report
was the more mischievous ut
this time as It indicated pur-
pose to yield to the lmplit i
threats from European sources
that European coalition wound
result if the American warshilS
attacked the coast of Spain
Neither the state nor the navy
department look for any EN-
barrassment from any Europr-
au quarter outside of Spain, as
a result of the naval movement
against the Spanish peninsula
During the day orders We're
sent to Norfolk to hurry for
ward work on the colliers tiat
are TO accompany the Watson
expedition.
The delay of the Watson
squadron is incident to convoy
ing the troops to Porto Rico
aud does not mean that the
start will be postponed until
the Porto Rican operations are
concluded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
CERV%RA'S FUTURE.

Annapolis. July 81. "A we'll
defined rumor which can, OF,
however, be traced TO an au-
thoritative source, was on ev-
erybody's lips here to the effect
that Admiral Ceryera had ex-
pressed a determination not 10
return to his native country al
the close of hostilities.
1t is said that the admiral has
decide to take up his residence
in Boston, whittier he will re-
pair with his son, Lieut.. Ger
vera, who is also a prisonr
Lere, as soon as peace is de
clared..
The Spanish officers who ar
rived last night on the Harvard
were escorted through the Gil Y
today by members of the con-
tingent of prisoners and SCENE d
we'll satisfied with their quar-
ters.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
Indian Territory Ditch.

The ditch which the NJ, K. & T.
railway will dig for the purpose of
changing the present bed of the
South Canadian river will be the
longest and deepest in the Indian
Territory.
This small canal will be 60 feet
wide at the top and 20 feet wide at
the bottom and 16 feet deep. It's
entire length will be one and one
fourth miles, and it is expected to
have it completed and water rum
ming through it by the first of
December.
This ditch will run through a
farm of 1862 acres, one of the
finest plantations in the southwest.
and IN the assessment of damages
the ultimate width of the river was
placed at 1900 feet.
The supposition is that the rail-
way company will begin work on
this ditch soon. in the meantime
filing bond for the payment of
damages assessed, as the case has
not yet been disposed of by the
court.
The opinion is that after the
ditch has been cut through this
farm it will practically make it
valueless, and this view was held
by the two commissioners who
placed the damages at $1l, ,OOO.-
South McAlester Capital.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
PRICE OF THE WAR.
Porto Rico Is About the Size Of Indem-
nifty which Uncle Sam VIII Ask
King Alfonso to Put Up.

Washington, July 21.-The author
itative declaration was made today
that the island of Porto Rico 10 to
be held as price of war. The sub
joined practically official statement
was made to the Associated Press
today:
"Porto Rico will be kept by the
United States. That has been set
tied and has been the plau from the
first. Once taken it will never De
leased. 1t viii pass forever into the
hands of the United States and there
has not been any other thought. lts
possession will go toward making up
the heavy expenses of war to tne
United States. Our flag, once run
up there will float over the island
permanently.
The same authority says the future
of the Philippines is matter OF oe-
velopment and that 50 for there Is no
certain policy finally adopted regard
ing these islands. They are sublect
to development in the war situation
In the Paci9c. IL was intimafeo'
however, though not definitely -
certained that the Ladrone ISLANDS
might follow the fate OF Porto hie0
and become our permanent posses
sion, being valued as a coaling ana
supply station Tor our ships wnen
enroute to eastern Australia.
The ARDMoREITE 100 depaxtms3
tuxna out only frst claSa wogk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
The American eagle has no
white feathers.

One discrepancy in the Curtis
bill seems to be the provision max
ing it crime punishable by in
and Imprisonment for a citizen of
any of the five tribes to hold more
land than would be an approximate
share at the expiration of nine
months after the passage of the act.
Elsewhere in the bill, under the
the section providing for allotment,
the provision is that the land shall
be allotted as equally as may be
according to value, considering the
nature and fertility OF the soil
location and value of same. If
this is to be the method, it is diff
cult to see how it is to be deter
mined whether a citizen is holding
more or less than a pro rata share,
till it is appraised. Indian Chief.
tain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
peoted 70 be efrscted BY Monday nt

pected TO be effected by Monday nj
the latest.
Authoritative announcement Is
made that the United States will per-
manently retain PortoRico, American
Gag when hoieted on the isla' \ will
remain.
Latest advices from n .nila are
that Admiral Dewey may take the
city this week. Second irrop expe-
dition has been landed at Cavite.
Gen. Anderson has advanced troops
and occupie d additional ground.
Philippine governn.en has been
formed by the insurgents and cab
met announced with Aguinaido,
president of the council.
Monterey owing 10 delays will not
reach Manila prior TO Aug. 8.
Gen. Merritt is expected at Manila
about Aug. 1 and TO attack may re-
suit pending his arrival.
Watson's departure for Sp ain post
poned pending outcome of Porto
Rican expedition.
Postal service and tariff schedules
for eastern Cuba placed in effect.
Spain continues for war and no
peace negotiation are contemplated
just now.
Crisis again threatens in Spain.
Carlists in Spain reported on the
eve of uprising.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
MARKET REPORTS.
Received and Corrected Each Day by
Wire of the Ardmore
Stock Exchange.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, July 22.-Wheat-Liver-
pool showed little change, declining
l early, advancing Ia later, per-
haps in sympathy with our market.
Paris closed Is to 30 centimes higher,
but Antwerp was weak and Berlin 9
pence per quarter and Buda Pesth
one shilling per quarter lower.
Some demand for -four in Minneap-
oils shown by sales of 81, 900 barrels
by two firms yesterday.
Corn-This was better demand
but vessel rates were higher, so that
with the advance prevented much
business. Gables were slightly low
or River points are paying about
Chicago prices, which prevents re-
ceipts in volume coming tnis way
News from North Kansas was to the
effect that not much damage yet,
but continued dry weather would
certainly have its effecr.
Oats arm with good buying on t; e
part of shorts with news from this
state that hot weather and the chine b
bugs have injured that crop, while 4
ten cent car lot of new oats receive d
today only weighed II pounds show
ing the predictions of light weight
and chaffy condition warranted.
PrOvisions-Rectipts of hogs at
western points IS, 900 against 81, 900
last year. There was some commits
sion and buying on the opening :
which was steady, there being 28, 900
hogs received and q steady mark ct
at the yards. There was a little yeI-
low fever talk. Speculation slow.
CHICAGO MARKET.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
NO PEACE IN SIGHT.

Washington. july 21.-There
Is no peace in sight. Senators
Money. Mcbride and Foraker
advocate keeping the dons run
ming until they make a complete
surrender. Ex-Secretary Fos-
ter does not expect peace be-
fore winter. Secretary Day
says no overtures have been re-
ceived.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
III UNION AT ATlANr.
GsaeraI Jehn 8. Gordoa R,-.,.
Scene of the wIId-s. ExeIt.w,,,
There 10 Now No DIvIdlns liz.

Al 'nta. Ga. July 2l.-Gs,
Johl B. Gordon, the Iea,I;a
figur of the Confederacy. w..
toda, chosen to contiuu, :.
conn Iander-in-chitf of the VA.
eraEs. a position he has so wsa
filled. Tor ten years. Amo0.
cheers Of the veterans. ~
shouts Of his admirers and
scene rendered wildly prhs
esque by tho waving of hanl
kerchiefS, hats and ambreIl..
by The tcousands at the audito.
rum. the general bowling riOh,
and left. modest..y accepted tbs
honor thrust upon him.
In acknowledging the compE.
ment which had been paid him
Gen. Cor lon said:
My comrades. no words of
thanks | could command Womb
do justice TO the promptings oi
my own heart or to your ppn.
erosity. | do not deserve hi,
compliment"
Voices-Yes you do; you do.
But by Gods help shall
end my days by keeping nv
face always in the direction
your faces have been since 1871
(Applause.) And while | saw
that, | want it understood by
every man within the sound of
my voice and by the whole
world as well that there beats
10 truer heart for this united
country; for the honor aud
glory of the American republic.
for the prosperity and the fir, e
dom OF this liberty loving
people in any breast than
mine. | thank you again, nv
countrymen, and pIedga nv.
self to devote to your service,
to the welfare of our common
country, TO the enlightenment
of the youth of our land, the
remaining days of my life."
A further Endorsement was
given the eminent Georgian BY
the election at the same time Of
the men who have been near
him in the direction of the af-
fIirs of the veterans. The
names of the officers chosen
were:
General commanderin-chief,
j. b. Gordon OF Georgia; CON-
mander department of Tennes-
see, General Stephen D. Lee Of
Mississippi; commander trans.
Mississippi department. Gener
al w. l.. Cabell Of Texas; com
mander army of Virginia, Gen.
Wade Hampton of Virginia.
The question of the selection
of a place of meeting for next
year was made a special order
of business for IL y clock to-
| rnOrr0U OoOpO.uO
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
Dictator AguinaIdO.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington. July %. The
following was received from
the Philippines from General
Anderson this morning.
"Aguinaldo declares dicta-
t"rship and martial law over all
the islands," The people ex-
pect independence.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
WAR Summary.

Porto Rican expedition is now un-
der way. Gen. Miles goes direct
from Santiago under convoy OF ships
with troops. Gen. Wilson'S COM
mand sailed from Charleston last
night and Gen. Brooks command
win depart from Chickamauga to-day,
a-landing by the advance guard ID exs
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
Destructive Tornado.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Special TO the ArdmOreite.
Minot. N. D., July pa tor.
nado struck here demolishing
seventeen buildings and iniur-
ing many people in the country.
: The hospital was wrecked
aud many of the inmates iniur-
ed.
Six box cars were blown off
the track and carried a distance
of one hundred feet.
Twenty thousand acres of
wheat has been totally de-
stroyed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
Garcia TO AttAck HolRuin.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Santiago. July %. = When
Garcia left here with his army
he intended marching to Hol
guin, at which place the garri
son contains 10000 Spanish SOL
diers. His ambition is to prove
to Shafter that the insurgents
can fight.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
Italy to Bombard Cartagena.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Rome, July 22.-The station
warsEips Pemonte and Doguii
which sailed from Lisbon are
believed to. be bound for
Colombia.
1t is stated tnat Admiral Can
dine has been authorized 10
lombard and occupy Cartagena.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22

THE administration, while
anxious, has not been fearful
of the outcome of events in the
Philippines. No commander is
so confidently relied Oh as
Dewey to meet all emcrgen.
cies. ."-Washington Dispatch
And well he may be. He has
demonstrated that hels a crack
a-jack. Jim Dandy, a lula, a
bird and a peach. and that in
war or diplomacy he is Johnny
on-the-spot and ice high al
every turn of the road.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22

Beggs' Little Giant Pills are the
only reliable pill for Constipation,
Indigestion and all Liver Ills. Rev.
8. FL. Jones, Tacoma, Wash wri es:
81 have suffered for years with Con-
stipation and Indigestion. One box
of Beggs' Little Giant Pills relieved
me entirely" We keep them, City
Drug Store and 7. N. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-22
Shot Ills 7en.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Annapolis, July 22.-It *
rumored that Captain Eulate of
the Vizcaya slot men down be-
cause they could not man their
guns in the face of the Ameli-
cans fire 1t is thought that
Eulate is losing his mind.