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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
ARMY in PORTO RICO.
Residents Surrender aad ~aat 60 JOIB
the American Army The Custom
House PayIaR CoGcern.

Washington, July 31.-Gen. Miles,
in command of the Porto Ricsn ex-
pedition, sent the following dispatch
to Secretary Alger, which was made
public at the war department at 10
O'Clock tonight:
Ponce, Porto RirH, July 81, 3:35
o. m.-SecretsrS of war, Washing
ton, ID. c.: Four kilograms received
and answered by letter.
The volunteers are surrendering
themselves with arms and ammuni-
ton.
Four fifths of the people are over
joyed at the arrival of the army.
Two thousand from one place have
volunteered to serve with it.
They are bringing transportation,
beef, cattle and other needed sup
plies.
The custom house has already
yielded S14, 900.
Az soon as all the troops are dis
embarked they will be in readiness
to move.
Please send any national colors
that can be spared to be given to the
different municipalities.
1 request that the question Of the
tariff rate to be charged in the ports
of Porto Rico occupied by our forces
be submitted to the president for his
action. the previously existing tarifi
remaining meanwhile in force.
As to the government and military
occupation, have already given in
structions based upon the instruc-
tions issued by the president in the
case of the Philippines and similar
to those issued at Santiago de Cuba
MILES,
Maj. Gen. Com.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
MARKET REPORTS.
Received aud Corrected r-.h
Wire Of the Arcmos.
stock Exchange.
GRAIN AND PRoYIsin,.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-Whest. =.
market has been intensely dn,, me
trading almost entirely profess;r.'e.s 'es
led by scslping bears. Invss,ao,
buying orders are very few SA
whole trade appears to be ios ice
atose state, waiting for somethisS,.
turn up. Conditions as we see 80
for the present, at least, do M, I'm I.sa
favorable for any further ds,5;Aot
Farmers are abundantly able ~ has,
their wheat il they wish to A. -'c
and this may be more of a fac'.N
least until the spring wheat a..
mences to move, than ia oenasOa
thought. Considering the verv so.uy
supplies, both of wheat n Sh
berry and it's manufactured nv a..
the world over, 81 cents fni M. Sa-. s'
delivery looks cheap to ua
Louis reporis that some mill a.
will close down on account ~ ~
very poor demand for -four. Oons ~
mental cables, Paris, wheat drn
-four weak. Antwerp. wheat oni.s
Corn was weak early in the -.
sion on the theory that the dam.
has been repaired to a great ertsr,
but later on pretty fair local huv;..
market reacted to SATURDAYS cIc.;as
figures. Reported on the floor ~.
prominent railroad has reduca6 =.
estimate on the Nebraska crop .ns
now says the same win not Be- ev..
fifty per cent of a full crop. Tenn.
ature remains rather cool in part =,
'ne corn belt. We feel friendly IA
corn on breaks :"
Oats-Prices moved largely in avn.
pathy with corn. Trading ia li0ht
Provisions opened soft. Cash IA.
mand for export and goverument
account continues large. We fssl
friendly to pork.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
COTTON.

NV York, August 1.-As expect
ed the. market opened with only
little display of interest. Prices
were up points on covering Of
shorts, followed by l and points sd-
ditional rise by noon. Fine trading
vas on every small scale. In the ab-
sence of Liverpool advices, the mar
ket being closed there, local traders
were holding alOof.
During the afternoon there was no
relief to the dull and uninteresting
proceeding, which had earlier preVs-
lied. Attention centers almost
wholly in the crop newe, which as &
rule was of very encouraging char
acter. New cotton continues to move
slowly. The close showed to
points advance for the day. New
York spot market unchanged at
lie. Southern spot market un-
changed.
New Orleans, August with LIY-
erpool still closed and war matters
in statu quo there has been absolute
" 70 disposition to trade in cotton
today and these sessions of the ex-
change has been dull and most uuin-
teresting. The execution of a few
buying orders on the dull market has
help it steady and even caused an
advance of six points During the
next two weeks it will be crop mar
ket, based on weather news, If more
unfavorable condition than uow ex-
list, do not materislize prices win 20
lower. A general lowering OF conoi-
tion from any cause will start actlvi-
t. that will Likely result in an ao'
vance movement even beyond the eI-
pectation of the bullish inclined
We will have to wait and watch the
weather and war.
sPOTs-MIDDLING.
New York. 6I-I6; sales. 26so: tone. steAo'
New Orleans. His; sales. 500; tone, steady
FUTURES.
Month Opened High Low clo''
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

very much more formidable
element. being not only more
numerous, but better armed
and filled with arrogance fol-
lowing the numerous victories
over the Spanish forces.
The general gave notice that
ne was about to combine with
Admiral Dewey in joint demand
for surrender of the city to the
United States forces, thus fore
~talling the insurgents.
This move may cause a rup-
ure.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
Arrested Al Fort Worth.

Fort Worth. Tex, July 81
W. R. Petty was arrested and
placed in the county Jail on
complaint late this afternoon,
charged with h"ing a partici
ant in the Saginaw Santa Fe
robbery on the night of the 21st
instant.
The accused was about two
years ago a motorman on one
Of the street car lines here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
BUSINESS CHANGE.

have this day sold one-half in
terest in the daily ana Weekly
ARDMoREITE to Mr.. Byron Drew,
a thorough, experienced newspa-
per man, with whom | feel certain
the ARDMoREITE will be materially
benefited. Soliciting continu-
ance of public favor, which has
been highly appreciated in the
past, / am, very respectfully,
SIDNEY SUGGS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
Showing I'm Nebraska.

Lincoln. Neb. July 31.-An
unprecedented cold spell is Civ.
ing Nebraska premature taste
of fall. At Kimball. near the
Wyoming line. 1t showed for
seven minutes this morning,
the first time that snow ever
fell there in July.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
King Elumbert,s condoIences.

Rome, July 31.-The death OF
Prince Bismarck has produced
a deep impression throughout
Italy. King Humbert sent a
dispatch of coincidence to EN-.
peror William and ma y prom.
inent people are leaving cards
at the German embassy. Sig.
nor Crispi sent a telegram from
Naples to the tribuna. eulogiz
ing Bismarck and declaring
that Germany should show the
respect for the deceased states
man in the same way as Great
Britain did for Gladstone.
by the death of these two
statesmen" adds Signor Crispi
Europe has lost two politica
giants, two nen of elevated
sentiments, two men of mighty
talent"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
WAR BULLETINS.

New York, August L.
Spain's answer to our peace
terms are expected tomorrow.
All terms will probably be ac-
ceptable except Philippines.
New York. Aug. Wash
,ngton special: Senator Nor
gan says he fears Spain is not
sincere IN asking for peace. but
seeks cessation of hostilities in
the endeavor to drag other for
eign countries into war as al
lies,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
Thorne Dies To-Day.

New York, July 31.-Martin
Tnorne. the murderer of VIM.
Guldensuppe, took another step
in the journey to the electric
chair. His execution is fixed
for tomorrow morning at III,
and today he was led to the
death cell at Sing Sing, which
is separated from the execution
chamber only by a few feet,
The condemned man main
tanned the same calm, unre.
penting attitude that he has
held from the moment of his
arrest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

SWITZERLAND has instructed
Don Carlos, the Spani = pre-
tender. to move on. THIS re-
calls the New England story of
the undesirable citizen who,
after being ordered to leave a
large number of f. WINS, was
finally warned off the face of
Gods earth"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
Spanish Outra1es
~pecial to the Ardmoreite.

peclaI to the Ardmorelte.
Ponce, Island of Porto Rico,
Aug. General Miles hourly
expects the arrival of trans
ports having on board six thou.
sand men of Schwart'S division,
also the Mohawk with the fifth
regiment of cavaly.
Word has reached here that
the Spaniards are mastering
the native Porto Ricans, violat-
ing women and indulging in
general Outrages.
The health of the troops are
good. although the weather is
very hot.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
FALL OF MANILA IMMINENT.
Maj. Gen. Com

Madrid, July 81.-An official te]e-
gram from Gen. August, governor
general of the Philippines. says that
he has refused q fresh demand for
the surrender of Manila and that he
will resist to the utmost.
This dispatch, however, hints that
he will be unable much longer to
hold out, az the garrison 10 much re-
ducad by losses and by fatigue. Am
munition is scarce and for the noun
tain pieces there 10 mono left.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

In assuming editorial manage
ment of the DAILY and WEEKLY
ARDMoREITE, | have no big prom
ises to make. | will let my work
in the future speak for itself.
will simply say: 1t shall be our
purpose to make the ARDMoREITE
the leading paper of the Territory.
We shall aim at the highest stand
ard of journalism, and publish a
paper that can be received into the
homes of the people with pride and
pleasure. While the paper will be
democratic in politics, it shall not
be pharisaical-more holier than
thou. We shall try to be broadmind-
ed enough to see virtues in others
and strong enough to contend for
our honest convictions. While the
moral tone of the paper shall be of
a high order, we shall not become
the self-constituted guardian o.
the public and private morals of
the people We shall publish II
clean, reliable PAPER, giving the
news in a condensed, terse style
and discuss all questions of public
and private interest to the citizens
of the city of Ardmore, and the
Indian Territory.
Coming among you rank
stranger, l ask your indulgence
until | get in good working order.
BYRON DREW.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
CONSIDERING AMERICAN DEMANDS.

CONSIDERING AMERICAN DEMANDS.
Madrid, July 31.-The cabinet coun-
Gil which was to have discussed the
peace conditions laid down by the
American government has postponed
meeting until Monday night. The
members need one day in which to
study the proposals and to exchange
views with the powers. The princi-
pal features requiring negotiations Is
that relating to the Philippines.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
The Situation at rIanIIa.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the ArdmOreite.
Washington. Aug. 1.-Gen-
eral Merritt has again cabled
the war department relative to
the situation at Manila. which
he finds very unsatisfactory and
dangerous owing to the attitude
of the insurgents there, which
is similar to that assumed by
Garcia's Cuban band upon the
question of their rights to enter
and possess the city. Although
In this case the insurgents are
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

Our baby has been continuaiy
troubled with collie and cholers l
fantum SINCE his birth. and all tns.
we could do for him did not seem "
give more than temporary relief, un
til we tried Chamberlain's Ool,c'
Cholera and Diarrhoea kemeoy.,
Since giving that remedy be nas ~ ~
troubled. We want to give you -.
testimonial as an evidence OF ~.
gratitude, not that you need II "
vertise your lneritous remedy;-SS. y.
NJ. Law, Keokuk, Iowa. For sAe ~
City Drug Store and T. N Colem.-.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

The editor of the Evans City, Pa,
Globe, writes. lone Minute Cough
Cure is rightly named. 1t cured my
children after all other remedies
failed" It cures coughs, colds, and
all throat and lungs troubles. City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

BLANco boastfully announces
that he has 100000 soldiers left
in Cuba. There's no question
about there being left. The
others are going home. 1t is
going to be the lonesomest
100000 soldiers that history
will tell about.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
FOR SALE,

Or will trade for cattle, my resi-
dence property in Ardmore: Lot
15Ox300 feet, seven rooms to
house. excellent well, good cellar,
barn and Outhouses all in fine con-
dition. Address A. II. LAW,
29-4t Ardmore. /. T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

1T WILL be observed that not
one of the Spanish prisoners
has raised a kick against the
grub furnished by Uncle Sam.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

HORsETHIEvEs were plentiful
in Ardmore Saturday night and
they seem to nave done their
work in a scientific manner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

As WE go along it is not out
of place to- entertain a little
sympathy for the men in our
powder mills.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
Honorable Porto RlcanS.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the Ardmorelte.
Porto Rico, Aug. Last
Thursday Porto RIcan soldiers
iotihed Americans that the
railway track was mined near
the cit. This information
came just in time to save a
tram load of troops which were
about to start for Guanica.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
Lee to Be Military Governor.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington. Aug. 1.-The
administration are formulating
general plans for a temporary
military regime of Cuba follow
ing the conclusion of peace.
1t is contemplated to detail
an army of fifty thousand men
for garrison duty after peace is
declared. These will be exclu-
siYely volunteers.
A military government will
prevail throughout the island
General Lee, will in all prob
ability be made military gov
AFQOr
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

If THERE were nothing else to
think of. it would not be fair to
Dewey not to keep the Philip
mines
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

A poetic exchange has this:
There are women who are
comely, there are women who
are homely; but be careful how
the latter thing you say. There
are women who are wealthy.
there are women who are heal
thy, there are women who Il
ways have their way. There are
women who are truthful, there
are women who are youthful.
was there eyer a woman who
was oldf There are women who
are painted, there are women
who are sainted, there are wo
men who are worth their weight
I'D gold. There are women who
are tender. there are women who
are Slen Ter, there are women
very large and fat and red.
There are women who are mar
ried, there are women who have
tarried, there ale women who
a e talkless-buU they are dead.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

lTs all right to talk peace,
still it's better to keep right Oh
Fl shting for it.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

The show has gone and with
it the hard earned ducats OF
many a poor man.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

1T Is only about a century
ago that France, the present
peace maker. mauled Spain
until she couldn't he identified
by her nearest neighbor. Ger
tainly France is a pretty good
hand to tell how Spain is suf-
fering.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

TIE people of Oklahoma City
are indulging in the proud hope
that the santa Fe is going to
move its shops from Purcell to
that place.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

THE rain came as a blessing
to the town people. Yet we do
not think that crops required it.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

How do the powers like I'm
Gle Sans foreclosure of his
mortgage on Porto Rico.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

A sPECULATOR like Joe Letter
needs half a dozen millionaire
fathers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

THERE is not the least danger
of President Mckinley offering
Spain bargain counter terms of
npa0
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
Strict Blockade Maintained .

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Madrid, Aug. 1.-Advices
from Havana say the Cuban
blockade is maintained vlgor-
Ously.
American wsrships are re-
ported to have bombarded San
levouno and MantanZas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

THE torpedo boat is like
some generals. 1t shows off
better before than after service.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

The Perfect Little PHI. Beggs' Lit,
tie Giants cures Consumption ano
Indigestion, also Sick Headaehe ~ -
lieve at once. We keep them O"'
Drugstore and T. y. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
Promise of Surrender.
to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the ArdmOrelte.
Manila, Aug. lit is report
ed that August has sent a mes
sage to Dewey by a prominent
'oreign resident that the city
would be surrendered as soon
us the same could be done hon
0rably.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

PUTS AND CALLS on SEPTEMBER WHHAr-
Puts "a. GA.
Calls 81 rs, s4 to 7-s is. rs to s5. g. "a to
rs. rs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

DIR. Simmons SRrsaparilla eject
ually aids weak, impaired and debiIi-
tated organs of both sexes. Its
action 10 quick and lasting. so cents
and 80 doses.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

SINCE Wales has hurt his knee
all American dudes will be ex-
pected to show a lameness in
their walks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

Now is the time for our street
commissioner to do somc real
good work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

THERE is a neatncss and en-
phasis about Miles invasion of
Porto Rico that pleases the
people.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

baggs' Dlarrnes BaIsam, the most
wonderful medicine ever put on the
"a .rSaI for all stomach troubles. 1t
ire. where all others fail. We keen
t'Ity Drug Store and T. N. Cole
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
Come From Merritt and Dewey
About the Situation in the
Philippines--Being Stud
led by the President.
The INSURGENTS VERY ARROGANT

Over Their Many Victories, Are Assuming a
Dangerous Attitude-Miies Expecting
Transports with Men---Spaniards
Violating Women in Porto Rico
Americans Saved by Por-
to Rican Soldiers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
government

The French government
tried to play the same game on
Germany that Spain is trying
on the United States, but Bis
marck stopped all foolish talk
by saying that Germany's price
of peace was so much today,
but it would be more tomorrow
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01
A Spanish Report.
Special to the Ardmoreite.


Madrid, Aug. IA dispatch
from Havana says 400 infantry
and cavalry under a United
States flag. attacked a detach
nent of Spanish engineers,
when some volunteers from
Cardeuas went to the assistance
of the engineers.
The enemy was driven of
leaving ten dead on the field.
Spanish losses said 10 be one
officer, and two men wounded.
Significant Dispatches From Manila
Special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington. Aug. 1.-Secre
taries Alger and Long are in
conference with the president
over the serious situation in the
Philippines.
They have important dis
patches from Merritt anG
Dewey.
Alger admitted the signifi.
canoe of these dispatches. but
declined to state their exact
nature.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

The brave boys at Santiago
are now fighting a more des-
pirate battle than American
troops ever fought before. The
short dispatches from Shafter
numbering the fever stricken
by hundreds and by thousands,
bring sadness to the heart of
every true American.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-01

Month Opened High Lo" c''''
The Conservative, 1898-07-21
WHAT RAILROADS The railroads
SPEND. of the limited
SPEND.

800, 600, 900 in excess of the total ex-
penditures of the United States govern
ment, and this computation does not
include nearly $3.50, 600, 900 paid in the
form of interest upon railroad bonds or
guaranteed stock and from $50, 900 900
to 500, OO0, 900 paid in the form of divi-
dends to stockholders. The railroads,
indeed, are the great disbursing agencies
of the country, handling never less than
81 100000 900 in a year and dishufsing
it all, or practically all, for railroads as
arule do not keep large bank accounts,
and do practically a cash business, turn
ing money rapidly.
An estimate made by ono of the scien-
tihc papers a short time ago gave as the
average annual expense of American
railroads in maintaining the condition
of thel. roadbeds $75 900 900, besides
$3E; 900, 900 for the purchase of rails, ties
and sleepers, and s15 ,OOO, 900 for the con-
struction of new bridges. The railroads
of the country spent last year for fences,
s%ignboards, signals and watch towers
$500, 900 and for printing and advertis-
ing IS, SOC, 900. Very few.persons have
an accurate idea Of the extent to which
railroad expenses are to be subdivided,
%supposing, probably, that the largest
items of expenditure are for cars and
engines, fuel, employees and terminals.
Such is the fact, but there are other
large items, and one of the largest of
these is the item of taxes. Railroad
corporations in the United States are
heavily taxed, and they pay collectively
in a year, it has been estimated, $40, OOO,-
600. There is then another item which
figures largely in all railroad accounts,
the item of legal expenses, railroads
being drawn into almost constant litiga-
ton and requiring at all times the SER
vices of counsel. 1t is estimated that
expenses of American railroads for pro-
fessional legal services amount in a year
to about $40, 900 900, and this is, of
course, exclusive of the sums requisite
to meet claims for personal injuries or
damages to property. Some of the
large railroad companies expend as
much as $3.50, 900 in a year for the settle.
ment OF such cases or the payment OF
judgments recovered. This item of ex.
pense on all American railroads is ordin.
arily put at about So, 900 900. A serious
accident may entail on a railroad com.
pany damages SO large as to offset many
months of profit, and some railroads
have been crippled for long periods by
such cases.
There are in the United States 800,
600 railroad employees, 100, 700 station
men, $4,000 engineers, 10000 firemel
and helpers, 5000 conductors and dis
patchers, $4,000 trainmen, 10000 ma