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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-11-30
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Purcell, Nov. 29.-Promptly at
2:43 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon the
witnesses in the Douglas murder
trial were sworn, and the jurors
who had been empaneled to hear
the ease were in their seats. Their
names are;
|. VIM. Autrey,
al Hoover,
Martin He.
Robert McWhorter,
A Hopping.
William Lewis,
Pedro Vidal,
d. w. Overly,
I1afayette Hagood,
Ed Delhi,
G.. Is. Ellis,
NJ. $. Pennybecker.
A summary of the tragedy and
matters leading thereto was deliv-
cred on behalf of the government,
to the jury by Assistant Prosecut-
ing Attorney Humphrey. This
was followed by a similar state
ment of facts by Hon. c. l.. Potter
of Gainesville, on behalf of the de-
fenSe.
The witnesses with a very few
exceptions were placed in charge
of marshal, under rule.
The first witness called was DR..
J. c. McNees of Ardmore, who
testified as to the nature of the
wounds and their fatality.
DR.. 7. 5. Booth testified on the
same line.
Mike German was called next
and testified as to defendants acts
and words a short time prior to the
killing. He also testified to the
good character defendant had hith-
erto borne III the community.
Caswell Bennett followed with
similar testimony. Both those
witnesses stated that the articles
termed "scurrilous," which Ehad
appeared in the Ardmore Chronicle
from time to time and on the day
preceding the tragedy, although
not giving the name, were con-
strued by them and other friends
as alluding to the defendant Doug
las.
y. Sanders was the next witness
and gave his version of the tragdy
as seen from a distance of IS or a
100 yards.
The last witness examined this
evening was Mr.. WilkersOn, who
witnessed the tragedy, distant some
p feet.
During the trial Clarence Doug
las sat among his attorneys, giving
marked attention to every word.
Near him sat his wife and their
three children, his aged mother
and other members of the family
and friends.
Many ladies We're present during
the afternoon and the most intense
interest is manifested. The case
owing to the prominence of the
parties concerned, is by far the
most important ever heard in the
Indian Territory. 1t will be bat
tie of legal giants, and every threaC
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-11-30

E. Greenroos. successor to Ed.
Ringer in the tailoring business,
guarantees all work done at home,
and satisfaction guaranteed. Pat
ronize home institutions. 27-6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-11-30
Notice 10 Ny Customers and 0ihsfs

Who want horse for nothing: 1
will give To every person that buys a
dollars worth OF bread tickets, and
pays the dollar down, get u chance,
FREE.
J= II SPIE@LE
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-11-30

j. \. Bodowitz says his custo-
mers don't want anything but
Blue Ribbon flour.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-11-30
Pay as You Go For what You Get.

! Hargrove College offers a strong
business course to young men at
reasonable rates on the monthly
tuition plan. No heavy outlay for
scholarships that may be left on
your hands. Five men have
charge of this course. Write to
Hargrove College Cor terms. Ard
more, l. T. lift
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-11-30

Tell g. W. Garrison that you
want Blue Ribbon flour. Why?
Because there is 10 other that will
compete.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-11-30

Cunningham, the 16-year-old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. n. NJ. Han
nah Of Ovcrhrook, died this morn
ing Of slow fever.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-11-30

Send your orders to Felker's for
Leverlng's best Java coffee. bulk
Ollyes, pure fruit apple butter,
sour pickle. sweet mango pickles
and salt fish. 27-4t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-11-30

Il. i. Carr says he sells more
Blue Ribbon -four than all others
combined 1t is king in the kitch
en-. 27-tf
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15

Omaha, Neb., July i2.-Congress has
Just set apart special fund Of $4,000
10 be expended In creating at Omaha
the rarest chronological exhibition ever
attempted In this or any other land.
Situated In the heart Of the great
American union, within easy reach Of
all the remaining great Indian reser-
vations, II has been possible here, NJ
comparatively slight expense, TO gather
upon the Exposition grounds n show
which would be possible nowhere else
In America.
Sioux from the Dakotas, Omahas and
winnebagoa from Nebraska, Sacs and
Foxes from Iowa, Chlppewas from
Minnesota, Klckapoos from Kansas,
Mandans from North Dakota. Crows,
Blaekfeet, cheyennes and Flatheads
from Montana, sheepeaters, Bannocks
and Neg Perces from Idaho, YalSimaa
from Washington, Utcs from Colorado,
Arapahoes and shoshones from wyo-
ming, FLUTES from Nevada, zunia, Mo-
quis, Navajos aud Apaches from Ari.
FONT and New Mexico, Diggers and
Mojaves from Califosnla, Umntillaa
from Oregon, and representatives from
Indian Territory and Oklahoma Of
Greeks, Chiclsasaws, Choctaws, Sem.
inoles, Cherokees, osages, otoe, Ton
kawaa, Kiowas, Comanches, Poncas,
lowas, Quhpaws. Dclawarcs, Kaws and
other tribes aud remnants Of tribes
eongregated In their wiclSiups, tents,
wlgwams and cabins, pursuing their
usual AyocAtions and illustrating their
dances, religious rites aud savage Gus
toms, make up "A show unlike anything
ever before presented.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
COMPARTMENT BEGUN
sHAFTER AND SAMPSON SHELL
INC SANTIAGO.
.yaniards Berin the Hattie witch win
Undoubtedly Terminate IN Their Tn
conditional Surrender.

Washington, July 1.-THE lombard
m,nt Of Santiago began yesterday
afternoon at o'clock and continued
until dark. II was resumed this morn
ing The firing was begun by the
spaninrds, whose guns we're silenced
by Skaters batteries In a short time.
Itlsan artillery duel with the adyant-
nge with shafter, ~ his siege guns arc
no, only more numerous, but the most
powerful ever trained on a besicged
city.
After days Of dcliberation, during
which time he was plead with by for
eIgn c1usuls, General Torral declined
10 surrender lie offered TO evacuate
the city " his army would DO permitted
10 escape capture, but Shaftcr would
no, adhere 10 this. Preparations have
been made TO prevent the escape Of the
spaniards and their capitulation Is but
natter Of time In addition TO the
land batteries. which have been placed
In protected positions, Sampson will
train bis ~ and i1-inch guns on the
city. which have a range long enough
to allow them TO clear MORO aud de-
tcend upon tho city.
The intrenchments OF the Americans
have been materially strengthened I'M
III shafter Ia certain that his lines can
not be broken atany point Reinforce
mcnts and supplies have also arrived.
General Henry and his command cana
on the 81 Paul yesterday, aud the First
District Of Columbia guards on the
Catinla.
General Hawkins, commanding tho
FRS, brigade OF General Kcnt's dlyis.
lon, who was wounded In the foot dur
ing the attack made on our lines Sat
urday night by the spanlards, has
returned 10 the United States.
Colonel TheAkcr Of the sixteenth In.
iantry has succeeded General Hawkins
In the command Of the brigade. and
Colonel Wood Of the rough riders will
succeed General Young. Lieutenant
Roosevelt will command the rough
riders hereafter.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
SPANISH PRISONERS.
Cer,sra and Eulate Among the 1890 Who
Have Arrived at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, n. H., July 1.-THE
auxiliary cruiser ST. Louis with 7to
Spanish prisoners, including fifty-four
officers have arrived In Portsmouth.
The big liner left Guantanamo at o
o'clocl, Tuesday afternoon, July 8, and
aid not make a stop until she dropped
anchor In Portsmouth harbor,
Including the prisoners, there were
1895 people ON board the boat, and out
Of this number there are nlnety-one
sicl, and wounded spaniards under the
care OF surgeons Admiral Ccrvera il
confined TO his cabin, having been
quite IN for the past three days, al
though he was able 10 be dressed this
morning. Captain Eulate, who was
commander OF the Vizeaya, aud is
also quite m, having been wounded in
the head during the battle on san
tiago
The officers will be well provided
Tor and allowed almost rs much free
dom "a though they were stopping at
private hotel.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
SPANISH OUT OF POWDER.
shot Prom SIMPSONS fleet Destroyed
Their Powder Magazine.

shot Prom SIMPSONS fleet Destroyed
Their Powder Magazine.
Santiago, July ia flag OF truce Is
again waving over Santiago, Al $50
A. IN. the cruiser Newark, after getting
che range, began 10 throw shells to-
ward the city. The New York, Bro1ls-
lyn and Indiana participated In the
engagement The greater part OF the
shells, however, fell short. The land
batteries At the same time began their
attack on the enemys works. Ono OF
the shots struck large building In
the center Of the city aud tremendous
explosion followed. Tho building was
undoubtedly stored with powder.
shortly afterward dag OF truce
came from the Spanish lines aud firing
ceased, The object OF the truce Is not
known, unless II Is 10 arrange terms Of
capitulation. IL is surmised that the
enemy's powder supply was destroyed,
and lighting was impossible.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
BEFORE SANTIAGO.
Fighting Has Not nscn Resumed aud
Peace Il Hourly Looked For.

fcaceh hourly Looked For.
Al tho Front, Santiago de Cuba, in "
s-Firing has not been resumed, al.
though the truce IA supposed 10 30
ended Both armies have been in-
formed that Washington aud Madrid
are negotiating terms OF peace,
The white flag still nlcs over the
santiago lines There have been no
messages or flags OF truce between tho
commanders since o'clock Jrly 2,
when Naval Constructor IIobson and
his men were exchanged.
General Toral, the Spanish com.
mander In Santiago, has been officially
informed by General shAftcr OF tho
complete destruction Of the Spanish
fleet, and that the American warships
are now free to cooperate with the
army In the reduction Of santiago. lie
has been given such time as he may
deem proper 20 consider the advisable.
lty Of captivating with his garrison.
Although General Toral Ia apparent
ly anxious TO resist 10 the bitter end,
the utter hopelessness OF holding out
against n siege by land and sea must
be forcing Itself upon him. His
losses have been heavy. The food
supply In santiago Is low, aud II Ia
understood that the ammunition Is
running short our position Is being
hourly strengthened.
The cable operators who left Santiago
recently have been sent back. In order
that General roral may be able to com
municate freely with General Blanee
aud the Madrid government
The prospects for the capitalization OF
santiago without further lighting
grow with each hour OF delay.
The archbishop OF Santiago has ap.
pealcd 10 General Blanco TO surrender
the city.
The foreign consuls are hopeful OF
being able TO in iuee General Toral Il
accept the inevitable without further
bloodshed.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
wATsoN.s souApRoN.
Preparations neinE made for iii- Depar
tore for Eastern Waters.

tor. for Eastern waters.
Washington. July s.-The president
called a council Of war TO meet
at the White House, tho purpose being
TO review tho situation aud learn OK.
uctly what the present conditions arc
aud what changes II any should be
made In the plans for the future con.
duet Of the war According 10 one Of
the members present, II was decided
10 abide by the plans already laid, at
least as 10 the general conduct Of the
campaign. Confirmation seemed 10
have been given 20 this statement later
In tho day when, after conference
with thsmembers Of the war board,
Secretary Long announced 10 the walt
Ing newspaper men that he had order.
ed Admiral sampson 10 detach from
his own command Immediately the
vessels 10 be embraced In Commodore
wRtsona eastern squadron aud to d.
rect the commodore TO proceed on his
mission.
The vessels OF tho squadron win not
be the same as those originally select
cd, for the reason probably that the
recent engagement with Ccrvera'a
squadron ncccssitAtcd some changes.
The new eastern squadron will consist
Of the battleships Iowa and Oregon, tho
protected cruisers Newark aud the
auxiliary cruisers carrying side armorl
Dixie. Yankee and Yosemite; tho coll
licrs Avcrcnda, Cassius, Caesar, Leoni-
das and Justin. and the supply boat
Delmonlco. The Iowa, Oregon and
Newark are all In the south with
sampson. 40 Ia the Yosemite. The
Dixie IA at Newport and the Yankee at
rosaph,ruSiiis. The eoiiiora are a,
Hampton Roads with tho Delmonico.
The ships arc 10 set sail An soon az
they can coal and supply.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
HoBsoN EXCHANGED.
rhs brilliant Young Omrer aud IIis nravs
Comrades Under the stars and stripes.

rhs brilliant Young Omrer aud IIis nrave
Comrades Under the stars and stripes.
on Juragua. July g. Assistant Naval
Constructor Richmond T.. Ilobson Of
the flagship New York aud the seven
seamen who. with him, sailed the col.
lier Mcrrimac into the channel Of the
hArbor Of santiago de Cuba ON June
last, aud sunk her there, were sur
rendered by the spanish military nu-
thoritics In exchange for prisoners cap
turcd by the American forces Hob
son aud his men were escorted through
the American lines by Captain Chad
wick Of the New York, who was walt
ing for them. Every step Of their
Journey was marked by tho widest
demonstrations on the part Of the
American soldiers, who threw aside all
semblanee Of order, scrambled out Of
the entertainments, knocked over the
tent guys and other camp paraphernh-
liza In their eagerness 10 see tho re.
turning heroes, aud sent up cheer after
cheer for tho men who had passed
safely through tho jaws OF death 10
serve thelr country.
The sane scenes Of enthusiasm were
repeated upon the arrival Of the men
at tho hospital station, and ut our base
at Jurr IA. lIobson, who reached
there In advance Of HIS companions,
waa taken on board the New York im-
medlatcly. Tho flagship deck was
lined with officers and men. and n
Hobson clambsred up her side aud
stepped on board hiA vessel tho harbor
rang with the shouts and cheers Of his
comrades. which were re-echoed by the
crews OF dozen transports lying
nearby.
II tha aonna onlssss whose .ieu.~ A.
IN Aiabama, has any race prejudice, he
certainly forgot all about II a. he pass
cd through the lines Of soldiers on his
way TO General wheelera herdquar.
ters lie grasped the hands Of the
ebony-hued troopers Of the Ninth aud
Tenth cavalry, and expressed his
thanks for the patriotic welcome with
a. much heartiuesa rs he displayed to-
wards men OF his own race. lilo and
all his men were completely overcome
by the reception accorded them, aud
tears rolled down their checks ~ the
soldiers crowded around them.
A. General wheclers headquarters
they were met by Captain Chadwick
Of the New York, aud naval escort
from tho nagshlp The escort had
brought change OF clothing and new
uniforms for lobson and all his mes,
and they were given a short respite 10
change their apparel. Hobson was
theu given a horse 10 ride over the trail
and his men were taken In an army
ambulance. Before leaving for the
coast, Lieutenant IIobson had an In.
serview with General shaiter.
llobson said no and his men were
treated well. Al frst the attendant u
were gruh, but this wore on shortly
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
rweNrY-roURrH AT SANTIAGO
Captain Dueat Tells Of H. Terrible storm.
ing Of Stronghold.


Ing Of r. stronghold.
Atlanta. Ga, JrNy i2.-Two hundred
and thirty.ivc sicl, and wounded sol
diers have reached the general hospital
At Fort Mcpherson from Tampa.
Among them are several Of the Rough
Riders and many members Of the Sew
cntv-drst New York.
The most seriously wounded are Cap
tain Ducat and Lieutenant Lyon Of the
Twenty.fourth infantry. whose FAINT
lies are now at salt Lake. Utah.
The doctors are much encouraged BY
the condition Of the men and say they
will recover
Captain Ducnt Is shot through the
thigh and his right leg is partly par
alyzcd Propped mp on a cot, he told
the Associated Press representative a
story Of the bitter fight which resulted
In the wounding Of himself aud Lieu
tenant Lyon and the loss Of many pri.
Yates.
on the nrst day Of the fighting near
II Cancy. the captain aud Lieutenant,
with seventy.fvc men, set out 90 cap.
turc a stone house on the top Of steep
Hill.
safely housed behind the stone walls
the spaniards poured in murderous
fire on the plucky Americans rs they
entered the narrow path leading up
the hill.
Step by step the men forged ahead,
their comrades falling every minute.
by the time the top Of the hill was
reached, but twenty-five Of the band
remained. WI shout they forced
their way into tho coveted stronghold
and In n desperate hand TO hand eight
with rovolvers succeeded in scattering
the spaniards.
Captain Ducat and Lieutenant Lyon
received the wounds at close range
OF the sevcnty.fvc men, but twenty
answered the roll call.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
utsh rreor. IIsara rrnm.

San Francisco July s,-The FIRST
word has come from the Utah batter
les that sailed for Manila. Their troop
ship was a led two dA5s beyond Hon
olulu by vessel that brought letters
back from all the Utah officers aboard
Lieutenant Critehlow was the only
one to escape sea-sielness, but tho
general health Of all was good. They
are all anxious 10 reach their destina-
ton.
Captain caine has left San Francisco
for n ten days visit home. Salt Lake
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
sAnrlAoo suRRouNpEp.
Skaters Men occupy AT the Land Touch.
log tho city.

Ing the city.
siboncy. July IA concerted move.
ment has been made By the United
States army and navy on Santiago dur.
Ing the past twenty -four hours, which
the American officers here believe viii
result in the almost immediate fall Of
the city
The fleet lying OF Avuadorcs, three
miles east Of MORO castle, have again
began ths bombardmcnt Of Santiago.
Notwithstanding the fact that our
ships had 10 fire at un extreme elcva-
tion. and although the range was near
~ FIVE miles. the aim was 80 accurate
that many Of the shells fell in the city
and set fire to II In four places. one
she'll struck 81 Michael's church. Ia
which a quantity OF powder and am.
munition was stored, aud blow II into
pieces.
During the bombardment from the
sea the army extended it, line and
drew In closer 10 the city. 20 that nj
the present time every road and trail
leading out OF the city il guarded, and
the escape Of the Spanish soldiers
seems impossible The only way they
can get out OF the city Il TO ferry
ncross the bay to the western side Of
the harbor, and even then they could
not get into the interior without en-
eountcring American troops.
General Miles has complimcntcd
Shaftor on his achievements.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15

Washington, July Secretary Al.
ger has issued orders attaching tho
Hawaiian islands 10 the military de-
partment Of California. Tho First
New York volunteers, Colonel Barber,
commanding, will be assigned for the
time being at the garrison at Honol alu.
Colonel Barber Is considered an espe-
elally good officer for the post. Gen.
Otis has charge OF the transportation
Of the troops 10 the island and hopes
by tho 18th or little later 20 secure
four coast vessels, with capacity OF
l. 200 men.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
PROPOSITION TO SURRENDER.
spaniards Surrounded. hut American Line
h RATHER Thin.

Washington, July i3,-Thc follow
ing dispatch was received here from
General Shaftcr;
playa del Este, July ie,-Head-
quarters Fifth Army Corps; II has
been very quiet; hut little lighting. A
Gag OF truce up since o'clock consid.
eFing proposition for sur rendering,
now that have tho town surrounded
on the north, Lines were completed
at p, M, by General Ludlow rig ut
down 10 the bay. The line IL rather
thin, but will have II strengthened in
the morning by General Henry, who
has just arrived at headquarters. only
three or four cas- ualtlcs. No ne kill.
ed rs far ns | can learn. Expect TO
have two OF the new batteries Ia posi-.
ton tomorrow Great deal OF suffer.
ing among the people who have gone
out OF Santiago Am doing my best TO
relieve II, but not entirely successful.
sHAFTER."
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
GOVERNMENT OF HAWAII.
President WIN Appoint Commissioner. 60
Assist Dale.

Washington, July =. Senators aud
representatives who conycrscd with
the president today gained tho impress.
sion that for the present the govern.
ment OF the Hawaiian Islands would be
left largely In the hands ~ President
Dole. Under the Joint resolution an.
neNing the islands, the government,
until otherwise provided by congress,
IA Invested In such person or persons
rs the president Of the United States
may determine. Besides President
Dole, some other persons In Hawaii
and one or more citizens OF the United
States may be selected TO act with him.
IL Is expected that the names OF the
commissioners provided for In the
resolution TO recommend necessary
legislation for Hawaii will be sent q
the senate before the adjournment OF
congress
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
ARRIVAL OF GEN. MILES.
Tie WIN Make Personal Inspection Of
the Works.

Sibony, July ie.-Gen. Miles has
arrived, and after a consultation with
Captain sampson, landed In a heavy
rainstorm and proceeded to Skaters
headquarters He win make a per-
sonal inspection OF the works sur
rounding the city, but will not relieve
shafter Of command OF the forces.
The voyage from Charleston was 4
quick one, the Yale covering the dis
lance In little less than two days.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
A MINERS MIsHAP.
struck by Machine Drir which Fen 500
Fcet, Causing Fatal Injuries.

''' N""7'"F '"''' '"I"'''"'
Butte, Mont, July ia,-Sol Fallon, n
miner, met with horrible accident at
the stewart mine. Fallon was working
on the sOO-foot level and sent lot OF
machine drills TO the surface to be
shArpened. one of them fell aud
struck him In the back Of the neck,
penetrating clear through the Jaw and
protruded on tho lief, side OF his face.
The injury will prove fatal. The drill
was removed with difficulty.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
YOUNG BRIDE DESERTED.
why Mr.. Daniels Of lutte Attempted
suicide.

Butte, Mont, July la,--Mrs. Frank
Daniels, bride OF four weeks, who
came here with her husband from
Great Falls, made an unsuccessful at
tempt TO commit suicide because she
had been deserted and left penniless.
Her new husband had sent her TO the
theatre, aud while she was away he
took all her money and clothing and
skipped out
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-15
HAVE LEFT CANADA.
spanish spy system VIII Not be Allowed
10 Flourish In the Dominion.

10 Flourish In the Dominion.
Montreal, July i1.-Senor Du Bose
and Lieutenant Carranza sailed at 4
o'clock this morning ON board the Do
minion freight boat ottoman. The two
spaniards are the only passengers on
board, with the exception Of the horse
and eattlemen. Their sudden departure
was demanded by the government, and
Du bose Ia very angry at his summary
ejcctment, and says the Canadian gov
eminent will hear from him later on.