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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-14
WILSON'S STATEMENT.
What the Engineers Department. Did
During the War.

Washington. Oct. lathe statement
made by General John NJ. Wilson. the
chief Of engineers. TO the commission
investigating the conduct OF the war,
was made public to-day. During the
progress Of the war the following addi-
tons were made TO the country's arma-
ment: Armament was placed In posi-
tion for six i2-lnch guns. 20 lO-inch n
s-inch. SO l2-inch mortars and IS rapid
fire guns, and additional platforms
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-14
FROM ADMIRAL SAMPSON
THE LATEST
Signal Officer, Reports That San Juan Has
The News is Believed to Be True
Lieutenant Maxfield,
Capitulated
New York Herald
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD

WASHINGTON May 1'he board had extraordinary session late this after
signal officer relative the piaton San While the
credited Secretary Long 10 o'clock tonight had received information from Captain
Captain reported this completed
threat another bombament The board decided that Admiral Sampson
he without
Sampson therefore will hang about Porto Rico his
directions and intercept the Spanish squadron which presumably
They 60
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-14
LIEUTENANT ROWAN RETURNS
The Cuban Insurgents Ready For American Victories By
Land or Sea

KsY WEST May 13-Leuenant Andrew Nineteenth
infantry arrived here today from Cuba bearing important dispatches
General Co Garcia commander Of the department of the east of the
smgn army for General Miles for Colonel Shaer commanding army
Of invasion Lieutenant Rowan with number Of guides left Jamaica on
April Is to carry information to and confer with Garcia He and
his companions crossed Cuba boat found General
Garcia qucred there with guard several hundred troops with eadqar.
the principal house the main OF the city, had been
abandoned shortly before by the Spanads
Lieut. Rowan had long with the ngent general who
told him that there 5000 troops his command scattered through
out the island These troops General Garcia informed him. well
supplied with arms but lacked ammunition.
When Lieut. Rowan left the insurgen camp accompanied by
Gen. Henry Coazo and chief Of staff Col Hernandez
Throughout the journey the island which made at the
widest Lieutenant Rowan and his companions did one
Spanish soldier At Nassau the British schooner Peerless taken
Key West
Lieutenant Rowan will leave tonight for Tampa to hand his dispatches
the commander. The substance of these dispatches the
eutenans conferences with Garcia Of course kept secret
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-14

MADRID May 49, m-An unconfmed in circulation
and flying about the chamber tonight before Porto
o the American squadron encountered Spanish squadron which
inflicted considerable damage the enemy"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-14
THE OPPOSING Fleets

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-01-04
The Kama. CITY Star

In proportion to the.size of the city
in which it is printed the Kansas City
Star has a larger circulation than
any other American newspaper. Its
remarkable success has been achiev-
ed by its unfaltering adherence to
the rule of giving its readers the best
that the Stars increasing revenues
could furnish and it's improved IA
cilities could supply. The Star was
the first paper to gi its readers a
full weeks papers-six evenings and
Sunday morning-for 10 cent a
thing that could not be profitably
done except when done on the big
scale the Star does everything. The
Star was also the first to establish a
weekly edition for the trifing price
of % cents a year; 11e 900 regular
circulation for the weekly edition
demonstrates the wisdom of the idea.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-01-04
HEALDToN HAPPENINGS.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Healdton. Jan. 3.-A pros
porous and happy new year to
the ARDMoREITE and its many
readers.
The corridors of Time are full
of doors-the portals of closed
years; but one door stands ajar
the portal of the new year
while golden chain of days
holds it half shut.
AS it opens aud the days
come forth may all find happi-
ness and prosperity issuing
from this portal. Experience
bas taught us in the past; now
let the results of our learning
be shown in our future lives.
AT this early date the out
look for the farmer is fine
Stormy December has left a
moisture in the earth that will
surely be a lasting benefit.
Wheat is excellent.
Christmas, with It's mrd and
slush, was a happy day for the
little ores. it passed pleasant
ly and happily in our little
town. Some little barleycorn
and egg nog were to DC found
but as we grow and advance
they, like all other superstitious
ideas, will be Left behind.
B. G. Collins and wife of
Tishomingo spent Christmas
with relatives here.
Will Wiggs was doing busi-
uess with our merchants Fri
day.
B. q. Martin, grand lecturer
A. f. and A. NJ, is holding
school at Graham this week;
will hold at Cornish next week.
Mr.. Ewing of Dixie has
bought a house in town and
will keep public house. We
wish him success.
DR.. Benson intends building
a new residence soon.
Miss Chase spent the holi-
days with her parents.
The indications are that we
will have a good school; united
action will make it such. Miss
Price bears the name of being
al excellent teacher.
Our friend. j. n. Smalling is
improving, but very slowly.
The gin here is still humming
and nearing the 1900 mark.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-01-04
For Sale.

4 gln and mill in a splendid
location. Machinery in good
shape. Three gin stands. Sew
eral residences close around.
Also a splendid opening for a
stock of merchandise. Apply
''ARDMoREITE" Ardmore, l. t.
3-d&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-01-04
Jersey Hesfer for Sale.

Daughter of Bisson's Land
seer the Fourth, eight months
old. solid faun color and a per-
feet beauty. Will 90 at a great
bargain. See B. r. Chiles at
Methodist church south of rail-
road. Call at once and see
calf. 1t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-01-04
LETTER FROM BLEDSoE.
Their ImPOrSsnt Missions from
the BeaurifuI IndIanI
Country.
For The Ardmoreite.

w oulnSOOus -. " - all. 1910.
Ainsworth is here represent
ing the Choctaw nation, and
will insist on the ratification of
the Dawes Observation-Disclosures
agreement, Notwithstanding the
Chickasaws did not agree. 1t
does not occur to him that there
is any inconsistency in assert
ing the validity of the Choctaw
title and the inability of con-
gress to modify without the
consent of the Choctaws and at
the same time asking congress
to legislate ON the title of the
Chickasaws without their con-
sent.
J. Z. Schenk. of >Antlers, is
here and will probably remain
couple of weeks.
F. S. Genung, is here. dc not
know how long he will rerIain.
He brought a prisoner to the
reform: school.
Gen. Porter. from Muskogee,
came in last night. Do not
know how long he will remain
He is much opposed to the pro-
posed leasing of townsites. 1t
is reported that Judge G. B.
Stuart and Judge j. B. jackson
of the Choctaw nation Will ar
rive by the time congress con-
venes, January 5th.
l do not wonder that some
times members of the commit
tee on Indian affairs get worn
out, with hearing the grievances
OF the people from the Indian
Territory. Every new man
who comes wants to see, Mr..
Curtis. Mr.. Little and Senator
Jones, as aimatter of course,
and this is very natural. He
does not know that they have
heard the story before. He re-
hearses to them with great en-
thusiasm what he supposes is not
only new and entertaining but
convincing. 1t is probable that
they have already during the
day listened to the same story
three or four times, with moth
ing to break the monopoly other
than the variation of statements
and the manner of telling.
There is no system pursued
by the delegates from the vari-
Gus sections, and it is probable
that three or four good men
we'll backed financially who
understand each other and
agree upon a plan of work,
could accomplish much more
than will be accomplished by
all who come. Somebody may
think that | want to monopolize
the representation here, but |
am going to say what | think
and they can think what they
please.
The committee on Indian af-
fairs and members of the Dawes
commission held repeated meet
ings and conferences this week
with a view to drafting the bill
to cover the situation ard if
possible have the same ready
when congress convenes. Ne
other committees have worked
during the holidays.
Sam Powell is the hardest
worker here. The time he has
spent here and his acquaintance
here makes him a power in
townsite work.
| desire to say that in the Sc
lection of your special Wash
ington correspondent, who
writes the Five Tribes in Con-
gress," you have secured a very
desirable representative. He
is a gentleman in every sense
of the word, is with us heart
and soul and situated where he
can obtain the earliest informa-
ton concerning any matter af-
fecting us. S. T. BLEDsoE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-01-04

Backache, sprains, bruises, cuts,
rheumatism speedily cured by using
Hunts Lightning Oil. Failing, money
refunded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-01-04

w. T. Williams, OF Boughton, Ark.
says: Have suffered for years with
constipation and Indigestion, and
one bottle of Beggs' Little Giant Pills
has cured me-" Frame, Green &
Co., and Coleman & Lynn.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
SCENES OF CONFUSION.
Hungarian Diet Had an Exciting and
 Stormy Session Yesterday.

Buda Pesth, December 90.-The Official Gazette will publish tomorrow the day when the provisional Ausgleich between Austria and Hungary expires, an imperial decree maintaining the present position be- tween the respective responsibilities de- volving upon the members of the dual monarchy.
 Indescribable confusion marked the clos ing scenes in the chamber of the Hungarian diet today. The national, peoples and inde- pendent parties protested against the con- ditions which they alleged would prevail by reason of the fact that the provisional Ausglech will lapse tomorrow.
 Baron Banffy, the premier, attempted to speak, but the tumult was so deafening that he could not be heard, and 1t was ne- cessary to suspend the sitting. When busi- ness was resumed members of the. opposi- ton gathered in the center of the floor and kept up an incessant uproar. After repeat ed vain efforts, the premier finally succeed ed in speaking, and he concluded his state ment by declaring that all responsibility for the situation rested upon those who had consistently obstructed public business.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
BIRMINGHAM
 LEADS THEM ALL More Petitions of. Bankruptcy
 Filed Here THAN IN ANY OTHER COUR Record Will Probably Reach 500 by Tonight 300 is the Record Or
 the Entire State-In
 Other Courts.
THAN IN ANY OTHER COURT

The United States court in this city enjoys the uniuue distinction of be.Ig the most popular and best patronized court of bank ruptcy in the entire country. Up to date just 4Sa petitions have been filed in the office of Clerk N. W. Trimble, which, al the rate they have been coming in, will run up to 800 by tonight, or up to January l. About 18O petitions have been filed at Montgomery 100 at Huntsville, while Mo bile brings up the rear with about ten, mak- ing a total for the state of near 800 petitions.
 While on the face these figures would in- dicate that there are large number or bankrupts in Alabama, and especially in the Birmingham district, it can In no wise be considered reflection when it Is known that a large number of the petitioners owe amounts ranging from $50 to s15O, which would indicate that the law which was placed upon the statute books for the benefit of persons hopelessly involved. is to a certain extent being abused.
 It has been suggested that congress will amend the law by fixing a certain amount as a minimum before a debtor can take ad- vantage of the benefits of the law.
 Wants Damages
 Mary Framhold, by her next friend Bar bara Framhold, has entered suit in the cir cult court against the Birmingham Cotton Manufacturing company for 5000 damages. The plaintiff alleges that on October 15, 1898, while in the employ of the defendant com- pany one of her fingers was caught in machine and so badly mashed that amputa- tion was necessary, causing great phyiscal and mental pain, leaving tho plaintiff less able to work and earn a living. It is fur ther alleged that the injury was due to the unfit condition of the machinery and by rea- son of the negligence of the defendant com pany.
 In the city court Barbara Framhold has entered suit against the same defendant for $1,0O0 damages growing out of the same cause for the alleged loss of the services of her daughter, Mary Framhold.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
Baldwin-MelviIIe Company

Theater-goers of Birmingham always seem to look forward to the Baldwin-Mel- vile campany's engagement with much pleasure for the simple reason that they know that they are going to get value re- ceved for their time and money. MT. Bald win brings with him the same company which visited here last season, with possi- bly one or two exceptions However, the principals remain the same. Their engage ment is all next week texcept Thursday and begins with a matinee Monday at D. m., on which occasion the successful comedy, Bulls and Bears" will be pre- sented and the Golden Giant Mine," Mon- day night.
 There will as usual be change of play at each performance, selected from the company's extensive repertoire, which in- cludes many new and pleasing bills, "Pris- oner of Algiers" "Humbug," "The Runa- way Wife," My Wifes Friend" etc.
 The prices will be the same old regular prices, matinee 10 and 20 cents. Night, 10, 20 and % cents.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
MILLIONAIRE
 THROWN IN PRISON
D. J. TeIfair Arrested for SWind-
 ling in Atlanta.
HE CLAIMS TO BE WEALTH
He Says He is Chief Stockholder in Mining Company Capitalized $lO0,- OOO,OOO-He Claims that He is
 Being Sorely Prosecuted.

Atlanta, December 3O.-D. J. Telfair, who claims to be at the head of a concern cap- italized at $1O0, 900 OOO and who says Cor neius Vanderbilt is one of his packers, is locked in the Fulton county jail because he failed to pay for six pairs of shoes. Telfair claims he has gone to jail as a matter of principle, and says there is a story of persecution back of 1t all.
 Telfar came to Atlanta about two years ago and opened up an office at No. 95 North Pryor street, and impressed favorably all who became acquainted with him. He in- serted advertisements in all the daily pa- pers of advantages offered by stock in mining company in Pekin, China, operating under a special concession from the em- peror, secured through MT Wu Tung Fang, Washington The capital stock Of the com pany was $1OO, 1000 0O0 and stock could be had at par, payable in monthly instalments of s1.
 An explanation of the system which claimed to work abandoned gold mines'' successfully was followed by financial re- port which showed surplus of nearly $600, 900 on December 1. The promoters of the concern are given Conrad Bierman, New York; A. H. Hervey, Brooklyn; M. V. Jefferson, Boston, R. J. Tracy, Hartford
 After Christmas time, Telfair ordered six pairs of shoes which, the firm claims he promised to pay for on delivery. The shoes were delivered and as the firm states Tel fair kept them without handing over any money. Telfair was arraigned on a war rant charging him with cheating and swim ding. He contended that he had paid for the shoes. The justice told the prisoner he had to either pay for the shoes or return them to the owners. He could not or did not do either and was sent to the Tower.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
MRS. BOTkIN
 WAS CONVICTED
(Continued From First Page.)

her life with him was licentious and de- prayed. He pointed to Dunning's action in coming across the continent to prosecute her and asserted that Cunning would not nave gone though what he has unless he was certain of the guilt of Mrs. Botkin
 He took up the letter of June IT, 1S97 which the defense claimed had been mailed in this city at the time Mrs. Botkin was residing in Eureka The letter asserted that Cunning was financially embarrassed and that the woman Dunning was infatu- ated with was a divorced woman.
 Asked for a Just Verdict
 Mir. Hosmer argued on the authorship of the anonymous letter and the address on the box of candy. He went over the evi- dence and asserted that Mrs. Botkin was the writer of the letters and had written the address on the box of candy.
 Mr. Hosmer concluded his address by asking the jury to return a just verdict-a verdict of murder in the first degree.
 After short recess Judge Cook delivered his charge to the jury, the reading of which occupied more than an hour. The jury then retired to deliberate on the guilt or inno- cence of tn accused woman. Mrs. Botkin cried bitterly several times during the day and during the reading of the charge almost lost control of herself. Her sister, who sat beside her during the progress of the trial, took Mrs. Botkin to her arms and com forted her as best she could, but the tears could not be stayed.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31

that the spirit of the southern woman's chivalry was yet alive. as5
 General George L. Thomas, who WAS on the programme for a paper, but on account of an affilction of the throat could not read, requested Professor Robertson to do SO,
 The audience was then requested to join in the inspiring strains of "Dixie." which was sung with a will, after which gen eral hand-shaklng took place and the au- dience was dismissed, after having spent most enjoyable evening.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
WAS ABANDONED.
President Kruger Forbade the Anti
 Jameson Celebration.

Pretoria, December 3O.-Strong represen- tations have been made to President Kruger urging him to forbid the proposed ceebra- ton on January of the defeat of the Jame- son raid, when at the suggestion of Pretoria Volkstein the project was to burn Dr. Jam eson in effgy.
 Owing to the presidents action the cele- bration has been abandoned. There is no doubt that such an observance of Jameson day as was planned would have led to seri- ouS riots.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
DIRT IN THE HOUSE BUILDS THE HIGH- WAY TO BEGGARY." BE WISE IN TIME AND USE
 SAPOl 10
Ken ainf of Joeiah Pollock

Florence, Ala, December 30.-(Special)- The remains of the late Josiah Pollock. formerly resident of tbis place, and well known to many of Florences people, who died in Iuka, Miss, were brought to this place last night and inferred in the city cemetery this morning at 10 o'clock. Serv- ices were held at the Methodist church, Kevs. w. T. Andrews and J. H. Lacy off. cating.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
Cause for a Razor Duel

From Jewellers Weekly
 Miss Johnsing-Dont Mistah Jeffahson look swell Jes' see de flash ob his dia- mon stud
 MT. Jackson-Diamon' muffin! Dat am discahded papah weight from de bank wha' he am potah!
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
Nothing Special

From the Library Journal.
 Library Assistant (to visitor who is wan dering about in a puzzled manner)-Can I help you? Are you looking for anything special?
 Visitor (absentiy)-No, thank you; I was only looking for my wife.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
suspicious

From the Philadelphia North American.
 "Of course," said the emissary from the czar, you are in favor of his majestys peace negotiations?"
 well, l don't know about that" replied the Spaniard. Since we encountered the peace propositions of the United States we are a little suspicious of such things"
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
Ayeterinary Lawyer

From the Yonkers Statesman.
 MT. Crimsonbeak-They call him a one horse lawyer.
 MT. Yeast-H,,w did he get that name. do you suppose?
 Because he's such a fine charger. im- agine."
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
To be Avoided

From the Jewish Comment.
 Mrs. De Sour-I want you to keep your dog out of my house. It's full of fieas.
 Mrs. De Smart-Mercy on mel Fido, come here, sir! Don't you go into that house again. It's full of f1eas.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
Why He Called

From the Brooklyn Life.
 Business Man (angrily)-You were here last week. Did not tell you never to show your face in my office again?
 Life Insurance Agent tcheerfully)-Yes, sir; called to see if you haven't changed your mind.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
~THE PLAYS

This afternoon at matinee the Lees will introduce a novelty in the way of hyp- notic exhibition. The afternoon will be de- voted to the ladies, and ladies alone will be hypnotized. An enjoyable performance was given last nigt.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
CURE A coLpIN DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet y-l-Sm
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
One Scandal Exploded

One Scandal Exploded From the Syracuse Herald He-Yes, she is living under an assumed name.
 She-Horrible! What is it? He-The one she assumed immediately after her husband married her.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31

SAUSAGE. We have today a large lot of Ignaz pure pork sausage, only lOc per lb
 Fowlkes & Myatt Go.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
Woe to That Dressmaker.

You may talk about naval heroes and
rough riders all you like, but for super
human nerve and colossal daring COM
mend me to woman saw in a dry
goods shop here in town only last Mon
day morning. had an excellent op-
portunity to observe her carefully, for
she stood precisely where desired to
stand while she-well, this is what she
did: She asked the salesman to show
her certain piece of red cashmere.
Then she produced from her pocket the
cut paper pattern Of child g dress and
calmy pinned the pieces to the cloth.
The salesman stood politely by, think
ing, if salesman ever had time to
think, that she desired to ascertain the
quantity required for the garment che
intended to make, but she didn't intend
to make any garment at all. After she
had pinned the whole pattern carefully
in place, she took it off and rolled it
up. There was CLEAN of triumph in
her eye. .H-~ E..
'Thank you,' she said. ''That's all
I wanted. l know it didn't take four
yards. That dressmaker has just kept
that extra yard and half, that's what
she's DONE" H.. ~ III. ~.
But my, my! Think Of a. dressmaker
reckless enough to try to deceive wo-
man like that!-Washington Post.