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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19

Hong Kong 10 not a city - China
as is generally supposed, but it il s:l
islsnd belonging to Great Britain,
lying of the coast OF China some 16
miles. 1t was cedeI to Crest Britain
by China in 1s41. Its chief city, and
the place from which all cablegrams
dated Hong Kong are sent, is Victo-
ria. 1t is the great distributing GEN.
ter of the far East, and lie the CON-
mercial clearing house of China.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19
SULPHUR SPRINGS
News of interest From the Territory,
Health and Pleasure Resort.
General News Notes.
To the Ardmoreite.

To the Ardmofeite.
Sulphur, Aug. 1S.-August Path and
25th will be made red letter days
for Sulphur and her famous springs.
On the afternoon of the oath Prof.
Chas. Raymond, champion Aeronaui
and tower jumper, performs his
thrilling exhibitions.
Aside from the above will be vari-
Gus other amusements. Prominent
speakers will address the public on
both days, and q grand ball will be
given both nights. Extensive prep
arations are being made to entertain,
please and accommodate every man,
woman ard child. A most cordial
invitation is extended everybody.
The camp meeting, under the au-
perintendence of Rev. Frank NJ.
Sherwood, closed Sunday night.
T. B. Cathey, of Ardmore, has COM
pleted his new barn and has opened
up a livery and transfer stable.
MIR. and Mrs. U. F. Cam left this
week for their home in Whitesboro,
Tex.
Some eight or ten residences haYe
been erected during the past week,
and several more now under con-
struction. If the building boom con-
tinues very long Sulphur will be a
city itself ere many months.
Prof. ID. w. Wiley will open up his
regular annual school here on Sept.
1st with large attendance.
Something over 15O Texas people
are camping here this week which
shows conclusively that Sulphur
Springs is establishing a substantial
reputation as a health and pleasure
resort. There are also hundreds of
others here from all parts of the In
dian and Oklahoma Territories.
Sulphur city election of officers
will take place on Sept. sth, and as
soon an the elected ones are placed
on duty several necessA: y improve
ments will be made that will further
advance the interests Of the Springs
and welfare of health and pleasure
seekers,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19

A 80 cent Iron Tonic. Pure, sol
ubIe, iron concentrated, and pure
Amorphous Quinine is contained in
Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic,
making it the most defirable Iron
Tonic on the market. 1t is q true
tonic, strengthener, appetizer, toner
up of the system, and blood purifier,
Only 80 cents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19

The revolutionary war cost $685. :
1s3, ,7O3 and $4,000 lives; the war of
1872, s1O7, ,159 900 and 1000 lives; the
Mexican war, S74 600 900 and 1000
lives; the Indian wars and other
wars, 81 .0OO, 900 900 and 1000 lives,
and the war between the states,
ss, 500, ,OOO, 900 and 544 900 lives,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19

The Cubans are revolving against
American rule before the Americans
get charge OF the island. Already
they threaten to enter Santiago.
Generals Wood and Lawton have
notified then that if they made such
an attempt they would be severely
treated by the American troops.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19

Since April 1 not less than ia To-
comotives have been ordered in this
country by foreign customers. Even
Spain 10 down for six, contracted for
before hostilities began. Other coun-
tries represented are China, Austria,
Argentina, Mexico, Japan, Egypt,
Rnaaia and Brazil.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19

Ambassador Hay has been appoint
ed secretary of state to succeed Sec
retary Day, who retires from public
life after serving on the peace COM
misaiona
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19

During the year the temperature
Of the Philippine islands varies be-
tween s. degrees, the minimum, and
9S degrees, the maximum, seldom
reaching the latter. There are three
seasons. From November to March
it is cold and dry, March to May
warm and dry, June to November
wet,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19

To live or not to live, is a question
which annually confronts the resi-
dents of our low ground and swampy
districts. Take Cheatham's Taste
less Chill ionic and live to die a no.
bier death than by q commonplace
chill. Cure guaranteed. Tasteless
roc a bottle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19

Harry Williams and wife, who
killed Austin King At StSphenSville,
Texas, last week, have been given
an examining trial and remanded to
Jail without bond. Their 16-year-old
son was allowed bond in the Sum of
81 500. King was editor of the APP
peal, and was killed for publishing
notice of a fight between Mrs.
Williams and q negro woman. She
did the killing with knife while her
husband held King.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19

Sunday on the excursion between
Oklahoma and Ell Reno, it is report
ed that Al Wagner, q white man, got
into some trouble with q negro and
fight followed. Wagner had a
sharp pointed umbrella which he
jabbed into the negro's neck, infiict-
ing a dangerous wound.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19

A Favorite in the Family. l have
used Beggs' German Salve in my
family for years. 1t is unequalled
for Burns, ScRlds, old Sores, or Ee
zema, or any skin disease. Mrs. T.
II. Stilwell, Beloit, Wis. We always
keep 1t, City Drug Store and T. N
Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-19

The Perfect Little Pill, Beggs' Lit
tie Giants, cures Consumption and
Indigestion, also Sick Headache re-
lieve at once. We keep them. City
Drugstore and T. N. Coleman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
WAS HE THROWN OVERBOARDf
CAPTAIN AND MATE OF THE STEAMER KNIcKER-
BOOKER CHARGED WITH CAUSING THE
DEATH OF A sTOwAwAY.

New-Orleans. Dec 26 (specaD.-Captain r. ].
Post and Mate T. NJ Midboe. OF the Cromwell Line
steamer Knickerbocker. were to-day arrested. upon
Indictment by the Federal Grand Jury. on charge
which II subsantiated, viii prove one or extreme
horror The ships officers are accused OF having
caused the death of a young Louisianan named
Tench who was drowned at sea on a Trip OF the
Knickerbocker late in November
Tench was found on board and was classed as
s,owaway although he rebelled against the tite
and said his passage would be paid In NeW-fork
IN arrival The ships officers, treating the case
as that OF an ordinary stowaway demanded 'hat
,rencb should work his way and put him TO clean
,,g decks Tench was extremely seasck, ana
begged piteousy to he permitted TO lie down Ihs
,yss denied and when the young man tired 10 go
,orow ne was forced back on deck by MldDoe.
There was a scuflie between the men anu p''''''
- ~ ..Nan overheard was raised . - .,
7, is said that Mldboe was overheara 70 sddS ~ 10
,rnch that he would be thrown over III - ne ne
d'a no, work The ship was put ap9ut, @ pu. "a "a
~ ~ uas lowered, and the man soon ~ a. a..
,ho frst exposure OF the occurrence had been
ne nassenoer who believed that criii'e i,ad sod
Il pni,fed The Grand Jury ln,feessslsa,u11 ,,an on
cH suNcient evidence to hold Mldpo. an. M hds
iouhq ,s, as well Bond for $500 IN % eacn Ia Is las
tain Posn PosnseS az and the arraignment viii take place
tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
HE WANTED TO WALK AWAY.
A NEGRO MANGLED ny RAILROAD TRAIN
TALKS WITH THE DOCTOR WHO rs
EXAMINING HIM.

Lloyd Wilson. colored. twentyfour years old, OF
No 227 West Twenty displayed wonder
full after he recovered his senses In ST Johns
Hospital In Ions Island City. Yesterday. He had
both legs badly crushed by Long Island Railroad
train In Winfield. and the pain made him insensible.
He taken to Long Island City on the train.
and while DR.. Powers examining him Wilton
asked whats the matter with me- doctorT' He
told he had fallen the ice and hurt himself.
and then Wilton replied: We'll. ! don't feel ex-
acy right. Give something, so that can
walk home"
Wilson endeavored TO board train from Winfield
for Long Island city after II had started. but lost
his hold and fell under the whees. HIS left foot
crushed at the ankle and his right leg was
nearly severed at the knee.
Both OF Wilson's legs were amputated az the
hospital The left was taken on at the ankle, ana
the right at the knee. He was an usher al Dalys
Theatre. and prominent cake,walker. After MS
left leg had been taken or Wilson. who did not
realize the extent OF his injury. asked Dr. Power
TO scratch the sole OF that foot as II was itching
At that time the foot was lying considerable ds-
tAnco AWU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
GENERAL GREENE RESIGNS.
REAssURING REPORTS BROUGHT BY HIM
FROM HAVANA
THE AMERICAN FORCES ABLE TO SUPPRESS ANY
lpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUNE.l

fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUNE.l
Washington. Dec. 2G-Major General f. "
Greene reached Washington this morning from
Havana whence he brought the most gratifying
reports of the rapidly improving condition OF
affairs. He has rendered his resignation as
volunteer officer to the President. and Will be
discharged from the service tomorrow In ex-
planation of this action. which was not alto
gether unexpected. General Greene says that
he was satisfied from what he had seen In Cuba
that the Government was now no longer IN need
Of him. and he determined to return at once 70
his personal and professional duties. whicn had
been neglected since he volunteered in the Army
on the outbreak Of the war.
He was satisfied that the American organiza-
ton in Cuba was sufficient for any emergency IL
might be called on to meet and he was CONN.,
dent from the occurrences Of the last rev weeks
that no serious difficulties would arise IN the
maintenance OF law and order in the island. ne
therefore felt that his services could be spared.
He had enlisted only for the war and ne con-
sidered that the signing OF the treaty OF peace
marked its termination.
General Greene's reassuring expressions nave
materially raised the spirits Of the war De-
partment authorities, which will have the erect
Of expediting the proposed muster out OF MY
thousand soldiers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
THE GENERAL AT HOME.
HE DECLINES TO SEE NEWSPAPER MEN HERE
NO DECISION AMONG REPUBLlCAN LEAD


Frs ABOUT POLICE LEGISLATION.
General Greene arrived in this city last eVeniis
and went Immediately 10 his home. at NO IS East
rhirtieth-st Newspaper men who sought III"
there were informed that he could not consent u
give a, interview. and that he would nave nothing
to say at present to the possibility OF MS ap
noIntment to the Office OF State Superintendent Vi
PuhIic Works He had come on from "ashins'o
~ spend Christmas evening with his fanny
member OF his household said and he expected u
return 10 Washington again early this molh'hs,
Senator Plat said last evening at the fii'n
Avenue Hotel that he did not think there had oeeh
any decision as to the appointment OF a superih-
te,den, o. Public Works. and tnat proOapiy
Colonel Roosevelt would not announce any aou'-
tlonal appointments until he went 10 Albany u
hegin his duties as Governor.
Politicians at the hotel said last evening that
they felt sure there had been no decision by fe-
publican leaders 10 put through any drastic egis-
aton affecting the police force OF this city Inere
have been reports that Colonel Roosevelt might Ia
vor legislation for a sngle-headed Police Commis-
sion with an understanding that Major Avery ~
Andrews should be appointed the Police Commits
sioner but the politicians said such an understand
ing between the Republican and Democratic iedu-
ers could not be reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
SOME OF DEWEYS MEN COMING HOME.
THE ADMIRAL NOT YET WILLING. HOWEVER
TO HAVE HIS FLEET REDUCED.


TO HAVE HIS FLEET REDUCED
Washington, Dec 26 (speciaD.-Admiral
Dewey cabled to the Navy Department to-day.
asking when he might expect the Buffalo to
arrive at Manila and requesting that she might
be hurried much possible The Buffalo is
carrying 800 men TO the Asiatic Squadron TO
take the places OF those whose terms OF SER
vice have expired. and who now exceedingly
anxious TO return TO the United States. Many
OF these men would ordinarily have come home
on the flagship Olympia. which was on the point
Of starting for San Francisco when the Maine
was blown up. but was retained by Admiral
Dewey on a cable warning from Acting Secre-
tary Roosevelt. The Admiral has now Informed
the Navy Department that conditions In the
Philippines have materially improved that
he will send few officers and men to San
Francisco the next Army transport which
leaves Manila. He is not yet willing, however.
TO recommend any reduction Of his feet. and.
Notwithstanding the reports 10 the contrary, he
has never intimated any desire 10 come home
himself but, in fact refused to take advantage
Of the permission extended TO him OF tempo
rarily leaving the East and visiting Paris when
the Peace Commission was there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
EXPEDITION SENT TO ILOILO.
OTIS AND DEWEY TAKE MEASURES TO
PRESERVE ORDER
REPORTS OF FIGHTING NOT OFFICIALLY con-
FIHMED But PREPARATIONS MADE
TO MEET AN EMERGENCY


Washington, Dec 26-The Administration has
taken steps TO safeguard American interests in
the city Of Iloilo. on the island Of Panay one OF
the Philippine Archipelago. and military and
naval expedition is now on its way there from
Manila
Gable advces were received here to-day from
General Otis. commanding the military forces in
the Philippines, and Admiral Dewey. command
Ing the naval forces there, showing that they are
acting In concert In the matter
General Otis reported that he had dispatched
two regiments and battery Of artillery to Iloo
on Army transports, and Admiral Dewey In
formed the Navy Department that the cruiser
Baltimore had sailed from Manila for the same
place.
II is explained that these officers are acting on
their own discretion in the matter. and that no
official advices have been received here to indi-
cate that there Is any unusual lawlessness In
Ioilo. Several days ago 1t was reported by way
Of Madrid that the Spanish forces in Ilolo had
been attacked by the insurgents and had driven
them back with heavy loss. but this report lacks
official confirmation. The expedition is more in
the nature Of precaution. but active measures
Will be taken for the suppression Of lawessness
II the condition OF affairs requires II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
ZOLA'S TRIP TO ENGLAND.

London, Dec. 27.-The Paris correspondent OF
THE Times" gives an interesting account this
morning Of the way in which Emile zoa escaped
TO London after the sentence imposed upon him
last July the trial the charge OF libel brought
against him and M. Perrenx managing editor OF
the "Aurore" by the officers OF the Esterhazy
court-martial. According 10 NJ de Blowtz. NJ
Zola has lived AT various country places in Eng
land quietly ever since. 1t appears that his Paris
friends had the greatest difficulty IN persuadlng
him to seek refuge in England course which
they considered best for the interests OF the Drey-
~ revision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
DEATHS OF SOLDIERS AT MANILA.

Washington. Dec. T.-The following cable message
was received at the War Department to-day from
General Otis. at Manila
Following deaths since last report December Is
Frank \ Knouse private. Company c. lst
Nebraska drowned In Pasig River accident De-
Gem Der 1s-Marwin NJ Carleton, sergeant, Company
Z 18th Minnesota. gunshot wound. accident. De
cenber 19-Fred Taylor. private. Company L. lst
Nebraska typhoid fever. December 20-Frank ID.
Hayden private. Company d. l4th Infantry ulcer
OF stomach: Joseph D. Wilson, private, Company
private Company I, lst Colorado. smallpox. No
vember 29-Oie g Hagberg sergeant, Company d,
lst Idaho exhaustion. following typhoid fever. not
previously reported.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
THE CZ1R'S PROPOSALS.

CONFERENCE IN ST. PETERSBURG IN MAY
DEFINITE PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED.
London Dec. 21.-The Rome correspondent OF
THE Daily Mali says
The conference based upon the disarmament
proposals OF Emperor Nicholas has been fixed
for ST Petersburg about the beginning OF May
next prior TO which the Russian Government
will submit officially to the Powers definite
plan Of disarmament in order to enable them
TO formulate notifications counter -sugges-
tions"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
SUMMER CHRISTMAS IN CUBA
THE DAY GENERALLY oBsERvED-PREsENT TO
WOOD.

Santiago de Cuba Dec. S.--Most Of the Americans
IN Santiago celebrated Christmas to-day, though
hardly able 20 realize that this is the Christmas
season in the discomforts OF summer weather.
The palace clerks presented TO General Leonard
Wood Military Governor OF the Department. gold
mounted tortoise-shell walking stick in ma
hogany
The various regiments endeavored TO enjoy the
day in American fashion. while the Hist and the
hospital ship Bay State were gay.y decorated.
AS the result OF the charges brought by Lieuten-
ant-Colonel Henry Ray. commanding at Guanta-
namo against Valiente. the Chief OF the Gendar-
merle General Wood Will appoint commission TO
investigate conditions In that district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
SAGASTA'S CASE DOUBTFUL.
BULLETINS FAVORABLE. But CABINET
MEMBERS ARE ANXIOUS-OPPOSI-
TION To VIEWER


TON TO WEYLER.
Madrid Dec. 26.-Athough the latest bulletin
regarding Sefor Sagasta's condition. which was
issued this evening says that he has passed q
quiet day. and that the fever has diminished It
is feared by some members Of the Cabinet that
ne will not recover.
A rumor is In circulation tonight that his
respiration is much difficult.
The condition Of the Prime Minister who s
suffering from bronchial pneumonia.
nounced this morning To be more serious.
The Cabinet at to-day's session discussed var-
matters. 1t is asserted that Marshas
Blanco. Campos Primo de Rivera and Lopez
Dominguez strongly oppose General Weylers
entrance into the Ministry.
At the close Of the session the members OF
the Cabinet went in a body TO the home Of
Sehor Sagasta.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS AT HAVANA.

Havana Dec 26.-The United States transport
Michigan which left Savannah on December 2 ar
rived here to-day with the I'd Battalion OF the lst
Texas Major General Adna r. Chaffee arrived
this afternoon on the steamer Whitney from Port
Tampa
The French steamer Corrientes. Captain Lebour
his sailed tonight for Malaga, Spain. with 1913
Spanish troops and the French steamer Aquitane.
Cantain Nicolai sailed for Santander. with 1857
SpanIsh troops The Carolina, Captain Gard!llon,
will sail tomorrow for Cadz, with 200 officers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
nth INFANTRY GOING TO PHILIPPINES.

Columbus Ohio. Dec Appropriations for the
departure OF he nth United States Infantry for
the Philippines being rushed forward at Co
lumbus Post An estimate sent 10 the chief quar-
termaster shows the regiment Will carry 10000
pounds OF baggage. Lieutenant Clay has been as
signed 10 the regiment as captain. Lieutenant
French Of the 25th Regiment. AT Fort Logan. Will
Join the l7th here. and other vacancies In the
roster OF officers will he filled by Lieutenant Har
rough Of the l4th and Lieutenant Morse OF the
ga regiments. both Of which are AT Manila.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
TROOPS FOR CUBAN OCCUPATION.

Macon Ca. Dec. 2.-General Bates. In command
Of the First Division First Army Corps, arrived
last night from Washington, and with his staff and
some forty men Of the % Onio Regiment. and the
90 Engineers started to-day for Charleston. where
they Will embark on the transport Minnewaska for
Cuba Arrangements are being made for the
muster-out of the Sd North Carolina and the 9th
Virginia
Americus Ca Dec 2s.-The 18th New-York
started tonight for Charleston. where transport
will take the regiment 10 Matanzas The sth Mas
sachusetts is the only regiment left mere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
THE BApGER GOES TO NORFOLK.

Philadelphia. Dec. @.-The auxiliary cruiser
Badger left the League Island Navy Yard to-day
FOR Norfolk under orders by the Navy Department
for further equipment. prepsratory TO setting out
for San Francisco. She carried twenty-seven ma.
rnes from the League Island Barracks. twenty OF
whom are members OF the famous Guantanamo
battalion and wsll-ssasonsd veterans a. N. sAr
with Spain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
DrEL AT BUDAPEST ABANDONED.

budapest Dec B.-Owing TO the failure OF the
seconds 20 agree on conditions II has been decided
to abandon the proposed duel between Baron
Banny. the Hungarian Premier and Deputy He
ranskv Of the Opposition in the lower house OF the
Hungarian Parliament. who, In the course OF last
called the premier an impostor cheat and traitor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
NEW PIER AT JAMAICA.

Kingston. Jamaica. Dec. 6-The new pier at
Victoria Market which built for the accommo
,,on of tourist steamers and foreign warships.
was opened to-day. The German training ship
Mnltke which II now cruising in West indian
waters took part in the opening ceremonies