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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-10

Let every party in the state know
that we will accept nothing less than
an open and straightforward declara-
ton in favor of the initiative and ref
erendum this fall. No makeshift, half
way measures will fool us this time
The principle Of direct legislation has
enough supporters in Idaho to carry
it to success. All they ask is to be
given an opportunity.-Idaho State
Tribune.
Let us hope that in the new emer-
gencies confronting the reformers OF
the land they will not be found lacking
in resource. Great things are in the
near future.-Twentieth Century.
But suppose, just for the sake Of
speculation, that New York were gov
erned for the people, instead OF for
the men who squeeze fortunes out OF
1t. Suppose the city managed its own
street car lines, ran its own gas works
and generally kept for municipal pur-
poses the vast sums that the citizens
pay out for necessities. instead Of CIV
ing these revenues away for small
brides to aldermen. Don't you think
the city would be better of?-New
York Evening Journal.
The railroad companies charge the
government sixty-four times as much
as they do the express companies for
the same service. The government
pays eight cents pound for carrying
the mall the express companies pay
one-eighth Of cent pound for carry
ing express. This helps to explain
why highway robbery is no longer re
spectacle" The people can be relieved
Of their spare change In far more
artistic and gentlemanly manner and
with less personal danger. The rail-
road officials and the politicians call 1t
business" We may be somewhat old
fashioned in our notions, but we think
that robbery" Is the only word that
fits the case.-Social Democrat.
Think; nothing else on earth can save
the human race from killing each other
off, in the effort Of each to preserve
himself, but thinking. 1t may be hard
work for some lazy fellows. but men
must think or suffer.-Labor Exchange
Bulletin.
When the public mind becomes SUI
ficiently educated to the benefits of d.
rect legislation, and it sees clearly the
benefit which such system would con-
fer on the people. there will be such a
demand for it that no power on earth
can prevent its accomplishment.-Ava
Farm Record.
Suppose after the $5OO,0OO,OOO Of
bonds are authorized war should come
to an end, what would become Of the
power to issue the bonds? 1t would
remain with the administration to re-
tire the greenbacks silver certificates,
and silver dollars, the very thing Bank
er Gage wants done.-Silver Knight
Waterman.
The opinion of Edward Bellamy's
physicians, that few weeks at most
will see the end, has created feeling
Of the most profund regret. There are
three men In our generation that we
would name off-hand as having made
the world sweeter. brighter and better.
Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore, Henry
George and Edward Bellamy each in
his way touched chord Of the human
heart that responded to the hand Of
the master. These men have been
great because they inspired the mass
es to noble aims, to high ambitions
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-10

Whenever a man persuades you to
lend him money you are apt to get
stuck on his persuasive ability.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-10

Denis mistake seIi-coneeit Cor senius.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-10
VIII Never BE Known.

'Pence is about 2 cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-10

But the facts are shown in the fol.
lowing table:
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-10

Let us hope that in the new emer-
gencies confronting the reformers OF
the land they will not be found lacking
in resource. Great things are In the
near future.-Twentieth Century.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-10

And the government, as administer
ed by Senators Elkins and Hanna, viii
see that the wishes of the trusts arc
deferred to.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-10

The opponents of the gold standard
are perfectly willing to furnish any
amount of money asked for by the
administration to prosecute the war.
They are willing to do this by the is
suance of short-time treasury notes,
payable twelve months after date, with
interest, and levy taxes to discharge
thin at maturity. 1t would cost the
government very little to casry on the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-10

Suppose after the $5O0,OOO,OOO Of
bonds are authorized war should come
to an end, what would become Of the
power to issue the bonds? 1t would
remain with the administration to re-
tire the greenbacks, silver certificates,
and silver dollars, the very thing Bank
er Gage wants done.-Silver Knight
Waterman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
YELLOW FEVER.

Washington, July 13.-The recep-
tion of the information that yellow
fever has broken out at Santiago has
caused genuine alarm in administra-
ton circles. Two months ago Gen.
Miles and Surgeon Gen. Sternberg
predicted that an American army in
Cuba would soon develop yellow fe-
yer, and their prediction has been
verified.
Gen. Skaters telegram was con-
sidered at the cabinet meeting and
the decision was arrived at to stamp
out the disease at once, to remove
the hospitals into the hills, 700 feet
above the sea level and to take as
much of the army as possible out Of
Cuba at the earliest moment.
Both in army and naval circles the
opinion is expressed that Gen. Toral
by his diplomacy" succeeded in in
Producing the fever into the Ameri-
can camp. Yellow fever is epidemic
at Santiago and the interchange of
notes, the sending forth of 500 ref
ugees, many o: whom probably had
yellow fever when t'ey left the city,
have contributed to the injection OF
the American army.
The Spanish military authorities
have consistently counted upon the
outbreak of yellow fever in the
army as the arrival of a
potent ally.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14

Reserved sac eosrssssa E.eA o.,
wire Of the Aranos.
stock E1ehsaae.
oRAIN AND PRoYIslnn.

Chicago, July 14.-Wheat. Ga.
but little and has no headT.ass
continues to have weak spots ~ Y
dictions Of large receipts and rs.pIs pss
its losses when q good demsp1s
reported. The fact is that ae
predictions of large receints als
numerous, those engaged n -
for shipments do not find n scas
to get. Exporters are Rood l.r
ers in all markets. NaturaIlv aF
OF the buying is for forward d.ss dIes
cry beyond the cash premium sae
our own milleis win doubtIess 80 -
little a. possible unt:l premiur:ia =
gone. We do not believe a. -. ~
wheat viii hurt very much h.tSsa
now and September, and we loos -
August prices to average higher !, . =
July. Va
Corn-Stesdy and firm. oo,s-
ued dry weather is CAUSING ~
plants in spots. Nothing ses,,'..s :
claimed yet, and rains are pradio,I,
IN places, but to keep corn dow =
81 cents, crop prospects must -
main favorable "
Provisions-Were steadier tod.
demand good, yellow fever shonld =
disregarded and this property bouSss
CHICAGO MARKET
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
WAR SUMMARY.

Dewey's boats captured the Span
ish defenses at Subig bay, taking 500
prisoners and 10000 rounds of am
munition.
Germans sent gunboat to Subig
bay, but as soon as Dewey's ships
pulled in the German pulled out.
Parleying at Santiago is about
over. Toral has till noon today to
surrender or fight.
Yellow fever has broken out in the
American army. There are only IA
cases and these have been isolated.
Skaters artillery is now all in po-
sition and he expects to make quick
work of the enemy when the guns
begin to talk.
Washington discourages the ru-
mors that Sampson and Schley are
at outs and explains how they could
not well be.
Gen. Toral, military governor of
Santiago, replied to Gen. Skaters
demand for surrender that the Span
iards would defend the city with
their lives.
Gen. Miles, by direction of the
president, proposed to the Spanish
that II the surrender was made the
whole army would be transported to
Spain and released. The considera-
ton Of this proposition is the cause
of the further extension of the ar
Troops are still being massed at
available points for the descent on
Porto Rico and the reinforcement of
the army in Cuba.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
WAR BULLETINS.

Loadon lines says: de
clded change III sentiment il
officials circles. Madrid in
favor OF peace. Sagasta again
firmly in control Of cabinet and
it is believed detailed prepare
tions are being made for peace.
New York, July 14.-Report
ed here, Pope again tells Queen
HegeDt stl tlongly to solicit
peace.
New York-A Madrid special
stating that Gel. Toral lad
been autl. orized to use discre-
ton in ending struggle at San
tiago. Unless he surrenders
before noon, final engagement
has been ordereu.
Washington-Journali says:
1T is believed here that when
Santiago falls Spain will sue for
peace. Indeed, it is confdentl,
expected that he first direct
overtures for peace will be made
tomorrow.
Washington ST. ecial-Span-
ish government issued stste
ment saying cabied Capt. Gen.
Blanco to order Toral to resist
to death.
New York-Advices have
been received at Washington
that Toral has appointed COM
mlssioners to meet Skafter and
arrange surrender. Santiago
dispatch is rather indefinite,
but this is what 1t means.
New York Journal-Toral has
decided to fight.
Washine ton Special-Gener-
al Corbin just lett white house
with answer to Shafter, he sho,.-
ed 1t to Long who said United
5 ates would insist on original
proposition and refuse to ap-
point commissioners.
WashinRton-No doubt enter
tanned here Toral will surrender
today.
New York-Shafter says sur
render on condition of being re-
turned with troops TO Spain.
WashingtOn-General Corbin
says Shafter mas been instruct
ei to arrange matters with To-
raj. says it's a virtual snrren-
der.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
T6RAL WILL NOT YIELD.
TIE 0enersI Belief Is That ssntlses
Must Be Bo@bsrded and Taken.
RsIus Interfere with Plans.

Washington, July 13.-All the ne
gotiations for q peaceful surrender
of Santiago de Cuba ended in utter
failure today and the city must fall
by the sword.
Gen. Toral. the Spanish comman-
der, has finally and definitely re-
fused Gen. Skaters proposal for an
unconditional surrender, and the
American army now only awaits the
word of its general to begin the final
struggle.
Gen. Skaters second and last pro-
posal for surrender was sent into
Santiago at noon yesterday. 1t went
in the form of q terse note in which
the general pointed out the hopeless
ness of the Spanish position, sur
rounded by the American troops, cut
OF from reinforcements and without
means to combat our feet, which
can hurl shells by the hundred into
the heart of the city. Unconditional
surrender, it was declared. was the
only terms to be considered and only
prompt acceptance of these terms
could save the Spanish forces and
innocent citizens from awful slaugh-
ter.
The war officials are hoping for
surrender of the city, and they gen.
orally believe that Gen. Toral, the
Spanish commander, will yield at
the last moment, rather than to sub
iect his men to what inevitably will
be a losing fight. He is evidently
hesitating as to what course he will
pursue and, as Adjt. Gen. COrbin,
commenting upon the situation to-
night, said:
"The soldier who hesitates is
doomed"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
An UnrivaIed Wild Beast Exhibit,

A column of space in ordinary
type would not suffice to enumerate
the number and variety of perfect
wild beasts, birds and amphibia mass
ed in the enormous Adam Forepaugh
and Sells Brothers. consolidated
menageries. And there are many
stupenduous, curious and beautiful
creatures, never before placed on
exhibition and nowhere else to be
seen. Included among these are the
only school of trained seals and sea
mons, the pair of giant male hippo
PoGaml, an ethiopian gnu or horned
horse, Niger antelope an African
Gland, full-grown pola.. bear, and a
monster double-horned, white Sum-
atra rhinoceros, the only rhinoceros
on exhibition at the presnt time in
America.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
Fired on the Hospital Ship.

st Louis, July IA dis
patch to the St. Louis Republic
from Atlanta says: The hospi-
tai ship Cherokee, bearing 400
wounded soldiers from Siboney
was fired upon. and, it is said 4,
hit In several places, by the Scor-
pion on her journey to Tampa.
This remarkable story is told
by the patients. who arrived at
Fort Mcpherson on the hospi
tai train from Tampa last night.
They say that some of the shots
came near sinking her, and the
Cherokee was saved only by her
lights being turned on in full.
whereupon the Scorpion recog-
nized her in the darkness, and
the unpleasant incident was
over.
1t is claimed that nobody on
board the Cherokee was injured
by the firing. A second armed
vessel hailed her, but there was
no trouble this time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
Surrender of Santiago.


special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington. July a. Shat
ter telegraphs the department
that he has just returned from
ali interview with Toral who
agr es % surrender on the
basis of being returned to
Spain.
The proposition embraces the
eastern end of Cuba from Agu-
adores on the south to Sagua
OH the north via Pala with
practically one fourth of the
army corps.
A commission meets at 2:30
this afternoon to arrange terms.
Secretary Long wired Shaf-
ter that surrender must come
first and commission can al
range detail afterwards.
Santiago formally surrender
ed at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
No more troops will be sent
to Cuba or Porto Rico on &C
count of yellow fever.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
Uncle Sam VIII Have n Say.
Special to the ArdmoreitO.

London. July IA Berlin
correspondent says: Several
of the powers have confden-
TALLY limited to Madrid that ne
gotiations for peace ought to
be begun immediately. They
also advise Spain to cede one
more island to the United
States as security for indemnity
aud convert the Philippines and
other colonies into republics
under Spanish suzerainty.
Surrender Practically AccOmpIl shed.
Special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington. July 14.-Shaf-
ter has been authorized to an
point a commission to arrange
details of surrender. provided
it is immediate.
Alger feels surrender practi-
cally accomplished.
Corbin says there is no doubt
the surrender is complete now
unless there is treachery which
Is hardly anticipated.
Surgeon Gen. Sternberg saws
not a single fatality from dis
ease has been reported from
the army in Cuba.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
ARDMoRE. THURSDAY, JULY IA.
Letter From Fort Morgan.

II. H. YoungbloOd, who is now
with his company doing garrison
duty at Fort Morgan, Ala, in a
letter to his father here, says:
Fort Morgan is on a peninsula
thirty-fve miles from Mobile and
can easily resist any attack from
Spain's most formidable fleet.
There are now stationed here bat
terry | of First regular artillery and
our company, Co. F Of the Third
Texas regiment, which. we are in
formed, is to be converted into an
artillery company. ak
| might say we are in active SER
vic in the manning of Fort Nor
gan and guarding the entrance to
Mobile bay.
Recruiting officers are now out
recruiting battery | to its full
compliment, something like 200
men.
Comfortable barracks are estab-
llshed here, and prospects seem IA
vorable for us to spend the re-
mainder of our two years service
at this fort. Our greatest Objec-
ton is the deep sand, and with the
wind blowing we are getting too
much grit for garrison troops.
Another plague is the alert mo-
squito and we cannot get away from
them.
The only thing we are short on
here is payday. Our company
has never experienced the feeling
OF drawing pay from Uncle Sam,
but we are all hopeful that we will
get our money. We are all in
good health and excellent spirits.
Beggs' Diarrhea Balsam, the most
wonderful medicine ever put on the |
market for all stomach troubles. 1t |
cures where all others fail. We keep
it. City Drug Store and T. N. Cole
man.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
Arrayed for Battle.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

DPONL&A 20 UlO ZA1UuIOICIGCs
Playa del Este. July IA
Truce ends at noon today when
a general assault is expected.
The American land batteries
are all in position and the guns
trained on the Spanish trenches.
The ships lying off Aguadores
are awaiting the signal to begin
the fight.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
Spanish Stores DESTROYED.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Madrid. July 14.-Blanco re-
ports that the steamer Santo
Domingo. from Mexico with a
cargo of Spanish stores, went
ashore at Punta Carlas, Pinar
del Rio province. The Ameri-
can ships set fire to her and the
vessel and cargo both were de-
StrOYed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
To Take HanlIa.
special to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Manila, July 14.-The insur-
gents are concentrating forces
around Manila and will make
one supreme effort to capture it.
They have a strong desire to
get possession of the capital be-
fore the Americans make a land
attack.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
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A Life Size Portrait.

Having established a branch OF
our Studio in Dallas, Texas, we
will. in order to introduce our ex-
cellent work, make free to any
body sending us their photo. q
life size crayon or pastel portrait.
Send your photo at once to
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14

To the Ardmoreite.

of your paper to make an explana-
ton that may be of value to some
people who at this writing feel
very much aggrieved over the ac-
tion taken recently by the United
States marshal and myself in pros
ecntions for introducing and SELL
ing liquors in the Territory.
Every man. woman and child
who has lived in this Territory six
months and who is able to cOmpre
hend and know right from wrong
i-nows that it is a violation CT law
to sell any intoxicating liquors in
this Territory. Every man or wo-
man arrested under that charge
knows that to be the law.
All the parties arrested have
been engaged in selling liquids
which they know are used instead
of alcoholic liquors and beers by
those who buy them, and the
nearer they can come to the line of
intoxication the better
Manufacturers of cheap beers
and liquors have been catering to
the Territory trade" in those ar
tlcles. Hoping to elude the Off
GERS of the government, they have
to all sorts of devices.
They label their bottles Wauke-
sha Malt Tonic,' Malt Tonic. "
Hop Tea, - Extract of Malt"
Malt Mead" Barley Mead"
and various other aliases.
Witnesses will 60 ON the stand
and commit perjury to protect
those selling these nostrums. Only
three or four days ago l had wit
nesses on the stand who swore
positively that Waukesha Malt
Tonic was not beer and was not
intoxicating. | caused some of
the Waukesha" and Malt Tea"
to be analyzed by a thorough
chemist and find that it is beer in
every sense of the word and con-
tains from 3.3 to 4 per cent of al
cOhOl, and the chemist says they
are beers and fairly intoxicating.
! am charitable enough to say l
believe that some of the dealers
are imTosed upon; that the manu-
facturer has told them that the
stuff is notwithstanding and was
not beer, and they have sold it, be-
lieying that it was not intoxicat
ing. They now feel hurt and are
loudly of the govern
ment officers for the prosecutions.
The officers are not responsible |
for the mistakes of these people.
They bought at their peril; they
sold for the profit; they took the
'isk. An officer has his sworn
iuty to perform, and should per-
.orm it fearlessly. He is liable to
make mistakes, as all flesh is liable
o err.
l am satisfied that the court of
appeals will soon decide that in
:ase of sales of malt mead or malt
liquors the defendant will be put
o the test of showing that the
tuff is not intoxicating, the pre-
being that malt liquors
re intoxicating.
Dealers in malt liquors will do
veil to look carefully into what
hey are selling. 1t is not always
malt mead that is labeled Malt
lead" The label on the barrel
no guarantee of the quality of
he contents thereof.
Dealers in intoxicating liquors
axe their chances and should not
omplain if caught. 4
S. B. BRADFORD.
Is your hair falling out or turning
ray7 This can be stopped at once
V the use of RaOpa, Hair Rnnnwn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
COTTON.

New York, July IA further
slig hit raise took place at the openipa
on small trading. Liverpool again
reported fair demand for spots and
futures up one point. Bulls are nov
hopeful thaE Liverpool will, ere long,
take hold with her old TIM yigor.
Local traders were in control thin
morning. An easier tone followed
the opening, but the total deslineI
were quite small Spot sales at LiV.
erpool 10000, market unchanged st
3 1882. Futures quiet at point I'd.
vance. Yarns at Manchester quiet.
Cloths in moderate demand. Tbs
afternoon session was dull and fea-
tureless. Prices moved within q ven
narrow range all day until near the
close, when the announcement Of the
fall of Santiago emboldened the bulls
who bid up prices, which left OF at Z
to points net advance. Port re-
ceipts today 442 against IO4S last
year and S36 in 1895. Spot markets
all unchanged. Exports 400.
sPOTs-MIDDLING.
New York. ss-Ie; sales. 4ls; tone. dull.
New Orleans. 5 1915; sales. 4oo;tone. STEADY
Liverpool. 3 1852; sales 10000;
FUTURES.
Month Opened High Low Close
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
CENTRAL EUROPEAN COALITION.

London, July 1.-THE Berlin cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says:
The idea of forming central Euro
pean coalition, consisting of the
triple alliance and it's immediate
neighbor, to oppose the expected in
creased hostile commercial policy Of
the United States lie gaining ground
in Germany.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
TOral Asks for a Commission.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington, July 14.-Shaf-
ter reports that Toral asked for
the appointment of commits
sion to consider terms Of sur
render shortly after IL o'clock.
1t is believed that Santiago is
on the point of being delivered
to the Americans.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14

II think DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
Is the finest preparation on the marx ct
Ior piles" So writes John @. Dunn.
OF wheeling, W. Va. Try l. and you
VIII tnlnk the same. It also cures
Sczems and all skin disease. City
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
At TOraI'S Discretion.

Special to the ArdmOreite.
Madrid, July 14.-Blanco has
notified the war department.
that he has instructed Toral to
resist as long as possible, but to
end the struggle at his discre-
ton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14

The Perfect Little Pill, Beggs' Lit
Ile Giants, cures Consumption and
inInolgestion, also Sick Headache re-
reveo ~ once. We keep them. City
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14

PUTS AND CALLS ON sKPrKMpRR WHu.r-
Puts 66 Sd to rs.
Calls 81 Ssh to SIS. "a.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14

Is your hair falling out or turning
gray? This can be stopped at once
by the use of Beggs' Hair Renewer.
y: ID. iddel. of Nevada, Mo-, says:
one bottle entirely stopped my hair
Ealing out" We sell it, City Drug
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
Destruction Threatened.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Siboney, July 14.-Shafter
says if the Spanish do not sur
render by noon. Santiago will
surely be destroyed by bonn
bardment of both feet and
army acting in concert.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-14
LIVE STOCK.

Chicago-Cattle. 800. Hogs, 2.ooa.
Kansas Ctty-Cattle. 5000. Hogs, 7.ooo
Onaha--CattIe. 1000. Hogs, $500.