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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
COMMITTEES ADJOURN.

Washington, April 1.-THE
presidents message is consid-
cred far from acceptable to the
majority in the senate. 1t is
not believed the message will
influence the foreign relations
committee IN its actions. The
committee is nowi in session and
it sthought will report resolu-
ton to senate tomorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
A Cutting Scrape.

Last Friday, out on Rock
creek. some seven miles north
east of Dougherty. a difficulty
arose over a settlement between
two old friends. S. NJ. Cash and
R. l.. Birchield, resulting in
Cash getting aefnger split open
and Birchfeld receiving an ugly
slash over the shoulder which
required four stitches to sew up.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
UPRISING IN MADRID.

New York, April lilo a.
m.-Gables from Woodford
state that a serious condition of
affairs exist in Madrid, that the
government is in danger and if
the presidents message goes in
today 1t may cut off all hopes
of a peaceful solution of the
Cuban question. Notwithstand-
ing Woodford's dispatch and
serious aspect at Madrid. the
message will go to congress
shortly after II o'clock.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
THE PRESIDENTS REQUEST.

THE PRESIDENTS REQUEST.
New York, April 11,-Here is
the full sentence asking for au-
thority: President asks con-
gress to authorize and empower
him to take measures to secure
full and final termination of
hostilities between the govern
ment of Spain and people of
Cuba, and to secure establish
ment of stable government, ca
pable of maintaining order and
observing the international OBJ
legations, insuring peace and
tranquility and security of its
citizens as we'll as our own, and
to use military and naval forces
Of the United States as may be
necessary for these purposes.
l am prepared to execute every
obligation imposed upon me by
constitution and law and l await
your action"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11

Secretary Alger viii cal for
40.00O men.
Regiments are forming over
the whole United States.
A French warship has been
ordered 10 Havana to protect
French interests there.
Preparations for war con-
tinue day and night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
BUTLER's RESOLUTION.

Washington. April 11.-But-
Ter speaking offered a resolution
recognizing independece of Gu
ba and demanding that Spain at
once withdraw her army and
naval forces from Cuba and
authorizing the president to use
the army and navy if necessary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11

An enterprise in which a num-
ber of Ardmore capitalists are
interested has just been charter
ed at Oklahoma City. 1t is
known as the Oklahoma Com
press company and has been
chartered with capital stock
of $4,000. The incorporators
are F. j. Phillips of Greenville,
Tex. Love & Thurmond, R.
j. Williams and II. II. Pen
nington Of Ardmore and j. H.
Wheeler and w. w. Storm of
Oklahoma City. Work will be
commenced at once. The press
will be completed by Sept. l.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
CONTENTS OF MESSAGE.

New York, April 11.-11:17
a. m.-The presidents message
just received. The message
strongly opposes recognition of
belligerency as an expedient
and he also opposes the recog-
milton of Cuban independence
at this time. but favors author
ity for such use OF armed forces
of the United States as he may
deem necessary to put an end
to hostilities and to secure a
stable government in Cuba. He
also asked for an appropriation
to be used for the relief of those
who are still in need. The mes
sage shows that Spain herself
first suggested to this govern
ment the desirability of an ar
mistice and signifed in advance
her assent and good Offices to
secure a like assent from the
insurgents. This request was
denied.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
coTIoN.

New YORK, April Intending the
receipt of the presidents message the
market ruled extremely dull. some
sections repor ed backward condi-
ton and re-planting made necessary
by cold and wet weather. but these
were without effect on the market
Presidents message eugrossed atten-
ton this afternoon, but market was
not effected either way. The eject
OF the message WAS almost unper-
ceptible. There was slightly better
tone before the close but market
failed TO awaken from the mornings
sluggishness. Hope was expressed
that Liverpool might construe the
message as indicative of peaceful
situation and traders preferred TO
await developments from there.
Purt receipts 1888 against 20, SOS in
1895.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
SUNDAY CABINET MEETINGS.

New York, April 11.-There
were two cabinet meetings yes
terday, the last at s p. m. Some
changes were made in the mes
sage. General Lee is expected
in Washington tomorrow to
testify before the senate foreign
relations committee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
ARpnoRE MA.KIT.
FURNITURE

Bed Room sets, 5000 10 a75.UO.
Bed Steads, s1.T5 up.
Folding Beds, 5000 and up.
Nice Center Tables, s1.oo and ~.
Extension tables and kitchen tables,
book cases, chidoniers, warirobeS'
looking glasses. MATTRESSES, springs.
pillows, chairs and rockers ali styles
and prices, shades. curtain poles. ACE
and tapestry curtains, baby Carriages.
carpets, rugs, mating. oil cloth, and
sewing machines.
We have q number Of goods that -
not named here. Come and zee our
goods, and get the lowest rrlce that
can be had.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
sPAIN's PROPOSITION.

New York. April 11.-Spain
offers complete armistice with
absolute autonomy to follow.
This is all that can be asked
of her. War clouds seem to be
breaking away.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
WILL CAUSE DEBATE.

New York, April 1l.-There
will be a great deal of debate
in both houses of congress for
balance of the week and it is
likely to be pretty strong and
to the point.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
WALL STREET AND WAR.

New York. April 11.-Market
during morning was inclined to
strength. it being generally
thought that the message would
be a peaceful one but it turned
out to be stronger than expect
ed. II the wishes of the presi-
dent are fulfilled congress will
give Mckinley power to act
and this will assure peace. The
question is what kind of a bill
the foreign relations committee
will report to the senate tomor-
row or next day. 1t is thought
that the republicans will stand
as one man and support the
president. The market this af-
ternoon leads one TO believe
that the negotiations which
have been on by the six great
powers of Europe and the Pope
must have for its outcome a
peacable solution. The senate
and house will. no doubt, do a
good deal of talking, but it will
not interfere work that is going
on in diplomatic circles. In
the message the only weak
spot is the lightest reference
made To the Maine which is
hardly in sympathy with the
sentiment Of the country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
TIME TABLE.
Gulf. Colorado and Santa Ee RaIIwI

Gulf. Colorado and Santa Re Railway.
SOUTH BOUND.
Galveston and Chicago Express 4:I2 "a. M.
Cleburne and Kansas City Express $40 y. II.
NORTH BOUND
Galveston and Chicago Express 1859 u. IN.
Cleburne and Kansas City Express lI:02 am
A. LUCAS, Ticket ASJ.
~ s. KEENAN,. Gen. Pass. AGt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
House committee foreign re-
lations adjourned until tomor-
row.
Senate adjourned at 1:l5p. m.

BLANCo's PROCLAMATION.
Washington, April n.-Gen.
Blanco's proclamation ordering
cessation Of hostilities has been
issued.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11

ChicAEo-caftie. is-soo- Hogs. S7.ooo-
Kansas City-Caftie. ssoo. HOGS. $40
Omaha--Caftie. i.7uo HoEa. l.soo-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
MARKET REPORTS.

Received ana corrseted Eseh Day ~
wire Of X. p. Darcy a co-'s
stock EKehaaae.
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Prrs AND CALLs on IuLT WIFI
Puts ats. ~.
Calls ~ "a. Sc. 80.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11

Ballard's Horehound Syrup,
is not a mixture of stomache
destroying drugs, but Is sci
entifically prepared remedy that
cures coughs and colds. and all
throat and lung troubles. Its
action is quick, prompt aud
positive. - and 80 cents.
Sold by II. N. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
Oklahoma Compress.

SUNLIGHT OIL is water white
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-11
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE CITY

Arrival and De- arturo U. s. Malls.
South bound nail closes 4:45 p. m.
South bound mail arrives $50 pm.
North bound mail closes 11:15 a. IN.
North bound mail arrives 1900 N.
Night mails are closed at $3.50 p. m.
Money order department is open
ct q. M, and closed at p. m.
Office hours from s a. m, to 8 p.m5
Sundays from q. m, to a. m.
MORAN SCOTT, p. M.
EDGAR SANDLIN. Deputy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-05
THOMAS r. sAYARD DIES.
Statesman and Diplomat Passes Away
After q Long Iliuess.


Thomas +. Bayard, former Secretary Of
State and ambassador to England, died at
Karlstein, the home of his son-in-law, s.
d. Warren, two miles from Dedham,
Mass. The cause of death was arterial
sclerosis, which affected the kidneys, heart
and brain. Death came to the noted
statesman peacefully after host of rela-
tives had assembled at his bedside to await
the end The illness to which he succumb-
ed was the result of general breaking
down, incident to old age. Mr.. Bayard
suffered no pain to any noticeable degree
and his chief tendency was to sleep.
During the first few weeks of his illness
Mr.. Bayard was able to sit up but as the
days passed he became gradually weaker,
and three weeks ago he laid himself on his
bed and never again rose from it, AT
times he would rally to some extent, but
the relapse carried him always nearer the
end. His wonderful constitution resisted
the ravages of disease for a surprising Pc
riod. Much of the time he was in semi
conscious condition, seldom recognizing
any member of the family, and at inter-
walls having sinking spells, accompanied
by choking. 1t was after one Of these
spells that he passed away.
In October, 1856, Senator Bayard was
married to Louisa, daughter of Joseph
Lee, Baltimore banker Twelve chill
dren were the result OF the union. Mr..
Bayard's first wife died during the first
year of his term as Secretary of State
-Four years later he was married to Mary
w. Ciymer of Washington, who survives
him. Seven of the children are living.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-05

shortly after his marriage, went West
With his wife. He did a great deal of
travelling, and when sent out on long trips
his wife usually came East to her faith
er's home. 1t was for this reason thet t
she was in Dover at the time of her death.
Dunning, who was in Porto Rico as a
war correspondent at the time Of the
poisoning, it seems was on friendly terms
with Mrs Ada Botkin of Stockton. Cal.
He corresponded with her and they were
fast friends Suspicion was directed to
this woman, and she was arrested When
questioned, she openly admitted that she
loved Dunning and corresponded with
him. The fatal box was mailed in San
Francisco Aug. A. Mrs. Botkin was there
on that date. A confectioncr remembers
woman coming into his store, purchas-
ing half box of candies and filling the
box up with some of her own. The box
was mailed ut station B in San Francisco
A young man remembers seeing woman
drop such box at Station b on that date.
These men Will try to identify Mrs. Bot
kin. An expert is comparing the hand
writing on the packages and in the letters
sent to Mrs. Dunning with Mrs Botkin's
known handwriting.
Mrs Botkin was very calm when she
was arrested but ON her way from Stock
ton to San Francisco she became nervous
and excited and it was thought she would
break down. Dunning has returned from
Porto Rico. He says he has evidence that
will startle the community, but will, not
tell 1t till he is put on the witness stand.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-05
MINERS IN A RIOT.
Negroes and Strikers in Conflict at
Pana, Ill,

imported negro II tners and strikers met
ir deadly ccneiiSt in the streets of Pana.
H., the other night. Two hundred shots
were fired and wild riot ensued, in which
several persons were wounded. The af-
fray occurred in the business section of
the town, where many Of the negro miners
had congregated, most of them being
armed.
The union miners were In session in
their hall, being addressed by Chicago
labor leader. A negro appeared at the
stairway leading to the hall and engaged
in quarrel with the doorkeeper. Police
man Smith arrested the negro and was
taking him TO Jail when the crowd of col
ored men on the street closed in and
threatened to shoot if the prisoner was
not released. Smith continued on his way
TO the Jail, and miners and others went to
his assistance and took the negro to Op-
orator PenwelPs store. There David Nc
Gagic, leader of the Union miners, forced
the negroes TO .etreat, and a few scatter
ing shots were fired
Retreating to the stnckades around the
mines, the negroes armed themselves with
rifles and returned to the scene, lining
up against the striking miners. With the
first yolley fred all business houses were
closed and the non-combatants fed to
their homes. The firing continued for
five minutes, tie blacks firing first, but at
the end they were compelled 10 retreat
Twenty minutes later a second encounter
occurred near the" Hnwell stockade. None
of the strikers was injured. hut William
Baldwin, chief deputy sheriff, and I'll. E.
Bishop specia deputy, received bad bull
let wounds. Several OF the negroes !, ere
hit, and one is reported to have died.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-05
DEATH IN A WlNDSToRM.
Many Persons at Lima, Ohio, Are
Buried in Ruins of Homes.

Many Persons at Lima, Ohio, Are
Buried in Ruins of Homes.
1he worst storm ever experienced in
that section struck the northeastern part
of Lima. Ohio, the other day, causing loss
of life and serious damage to property. 1t,
starting point was about three miles east
and small buildings were leveled Jacob
BoZee's barn was wrecked and people
were buried beneath the ruins. George
Hadsell, aged 10, was crushed, Bozee's
shoulder was broken. The cyclone on en-
tering the populous district twisted a new
house from it's foundation and left it in
the street, then continued across the Penn
sylvania tracks and demolished two water
tanks, unroofed the Quilna brewery Lima
egg case plant and number of adjacent
buildings The high school building was
wrecked, the west end being torn out, let
ting the roof and second floors into the
cellar. The storm unroofed portion of
the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Railway shops and buried Harry Case
we'll under the debris. He was badly
hurt. The Hotel French lost part of its
roof, the Coivin livery barn and the West
high school building were unroofed and
fifty houses damaged. The Detroit and
Lima Northern Railway repair shops were
blown over and the men escaped by get
ting beneath an engine. In the southern
part of the city many houses suffered
The western part Of the town was badly
damaged in places, the city water works
bulding being unroofed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-05
FIRES IN THE FORESTS.
Lumber Districts of the North Are

Lumber Districts of the North Are
Threatened with Destruction,
Rain has come to the rescue Of tho tim
Der districts and lumber towns in Wis
consin, Minnesota ana South Dakota, apd
the forest fires that threatened great de-
struction to cities and forests have been
partially quenched. Reports received in
st. Paul indicate that the worst Is over,
but precautions will not be relaxed. 1t is
impossible 10 estimate the loss. Tcle-
graphic communication with some OF the
stricken towns is still interrupted. Clay
ton, Clear Lake. Alamcna and Poskin
were almost wiped out, but many of the
residents managed to save a Goodly por-
ton of their household goods. ! st re-
ports from Barron said that place was still
in danger, but ii is probable that the great
est danger is passed.
The loss to standing pine in Chippewa
County, Wisconsin. is enormous. Glen
wood. Wis, passed the danger point, but
twelve hours fight with the flames was
necessary to avert entire destruction Ce-
dar Lake Dam suffered severely. many
buildings being burned at and near that
place. The dam was also destroyed
Among the heaviest losers at Cedar Lake
Dam are Knapp, Stout & Co, whose large
lumber barns and other buildings were
burned. Rice Lake, Wis, narrowly cscap-
ed being wiped out, sixteen farm houses
on the outskirts being destroyed. Hun
dreds are homeless. and thousands Of feet
of hardwood lumber are lost. The fate of
many settlers in the forests can only be
conjectured. Fire departments in the big
cities have been appealed to for assistance.
and are ready to go if they are needed.
Some estimates Of the loss are 50, ,000, 900.
Many lives are supposed to have been
lost In the forest fires around Idaho
Springs. The fires cover most of the
northwestern part Of the State. and the
loss TO woodlands is greater than money
could replace. Counties most affected arc
Routt. Rio Banco. Grand Lorimer, Gar
field, Eagle, Pltkin and Summit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-05
BIG FORCE FOR CUBA.
PREPARING FOR OCCUPATION
OF THE ISLAND.
Three Thousand Troops Are to Sail Oe-
tober 20, and Other Detachments
viii Follow from Time to Time Re-
endorsements for Dewey.

The War and Navy departments are
pelfecting plans for demonstration in
force at Havana and the powerful re-en.
iorcements Of Admiral Dewey. In Cuba
strong military demonstration is to be
made to check any disturbances that may
Follow the evacuation of the island and
the re-enforcements for admiral Dewey
are made as a preeaution against any trou-
BILE in the Philippines with Germany.
Three brigades are under orders to be
ready Oct. 20 to sail for Cuba. The in
tention of Gen, Miles is to make the first
detachment 1900 His plans are that the
three brigades shall compose the l'irst di-
vision of the army of occupation. The
brigades designated are made up as fol.
lows: The Seventh and Eighth United
States cavalry, TO be commanded by Brig.
Gen. l.. III. Carpenter: the Fifteenth Unit
ed States infantry and the Fourth United
States volunteer infantry, to be command
ed by Brig. Gen. Snyder: the First Unit
ed States infantry, by Brig. Gen. E. B.
Wiiliston. These will be followed from
time TO time by detachments to fill out
the 10000 intended for the garrison Of the
island
This early announcement of the destina-
ton of troops for Cuba is due to the fact,
not heretofore stated, that the President
has sent the Spanish commission an ulti-
matum that the authorities in Washing
ton would not tolerate a delay in evacuat-
ing the island to Feb. 2S, as had been
contemplated by the Spaniards. The Pres
ident considers Oct. 20 a reasonable time
and will begin the peaceable occupation
racicta1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-05
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF.


Admiral Schley has notified the Navy
Department that all the Spanish war YES
sells have left Porto Rico.
After being repaired at Mare Islant
navy yard, San Francisco, the gunboar
Mohican will be sent to Samoa.
The Spanish authorities in Cuba have
given orders to collect their troops pre-
paratory to their e1nbarkation for Spain
The United States collier Susquehanna
has sailed from Newport News for Ma
Mia with coal for Admiral Dewey's fleet
Spain, it is reported, agrees to the hoist
ing of the American flag at San Juan, the
evacuation to follow as rapidly as posi-
bIe
The Queen Regent of Spain visits daily
the sick soldiers who have returned from
Cuba, and attends personally TO theii
needs.
Cubans have been holding nightly meet
ings in Havana, demanding absolute inde-
pendence and nominating officials for the
republic.
In a speech at Saratoga Minister Wood
ford declared that liberty and humanity
must abide wherever the American flag
is hoisted.
The ram Katahdin has been put ont OF
commission and placed in reserve with the
cruisers Columbia and Minneapolis al
League Island, Philadelphia.
Henry s. Treadwell. postmaster Of
South Boston and supreme lieutenant
governor of the Pilgrim Fathers, claims
that for siy months during 1863 Weyler,
then young man, worked for him at So
a week.
A dispatch from Madrid says that the
publication in that city of statement that
the United States intends 10 demand $20,-
O0O, ,Dco indemnity in behalf Of American
citizens VIII have suffered through insur.
rection In Cuba mas created throughout
Spain - painful impression"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-05
WISCONSIN'S RECORD.
FAITHFULLY TOLD IN READABLE G
SHAPE.
Exciting Time at a Fire in Eau Claire
Wreck Near White River-So1dier
Cannot BE Maycr-Breweries Burned
at 1ey-AccidentalIy Shot,

The Windsor House at Eau Claire an
ancient frame structure, formerly hotel,
but of late years a tenement, caught fire,
and the flames spread rapidly. j. NJ.
Charles, one of the first on the scene, was
just in time to catch in his arms a baby
girl which frenzied woman, crying Save
my darling" had tossed from a second
story window. The mother, Mrs. Robert
Mcleod, in spite of shouts to wait for a
ladder, dropped from the window and was
caught by Z. ]. Bletcher. She was not
hurt. Meantime, while iremen rescued
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Belanger from the
second story with a ladder, woman with
her clothes in flames appeared at a third
story window in the rear screaming for
help. People below called to her to wait
for ladder, but she jumped, striking on
a heap of sand. She was Mrs. Julius
Churchill, widow She broke an arm,
sustained internal injuries and may die.
The building is total loss. 1t was built
thirty-tive years ago, was the largest hotel
in northern Wisconsin, and cost about
$4,000; insured for $1,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-05
Cews of Minor Note.

Hundreds of lives have been lost in
China by the overflow of the Yellow river.
Secretary OF War Alger, on reaching
his home at Detroit recently. was given an
enthusiastic reception.
The supply of food at Dawson Is report
ed to be sufficient TO carry the camp
through the winter.
Five of the arctic whaling fleet so long
imprisoned in ice in Behring Sea are now
known to be out of danger.
The dynastie parties in Spain have unit
ed against the movement of Gen. Pola-
yieja to form new third party.
In the Chicago directory The name of
George Washington appears ten times,
John Adams twenty-five times, Thomas
Jefferson orJS once, James Monroe seven,
John Quincy Adams eight and Andrew
Jackson fifteen times. There are eighty
three named Dewey, and not a person in
Chicago named Shafter.
The Government lands in California
the best settled of the far Western States
constitute 5S per cent of the total area
Of that commonwealth. In Arizona they
are 76 per cent. In Montana IS per cent,
in Utah 50 per cens, in Wyoming 50 per
cent, in Idaho 50 per cent, and IN Nevada
95 per cent Uncle Sam is still the iarg-
sst land holder in the West.