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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27

Washington. Dec l8.-Tbe currency
bill. which was debated all las: week
was passed today bv the house by a
-ote of 100 to $50. 1t had the united
support of every Republican 10 the
house and of eleveo Democrats-
Messrs. Clayton. Diggs, Fi'zgersld.
Levy, Rupert. Scrudder. Uoderh'il
aud Wilson of New York McAeer,
Of Pepsyivaoia Denny. of Maryland
and Tba;er. Of Massachusetts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
ENGLAND CALLS
FOR VOLUNTEERS
10000 Ununlformed Rough
Riders Are Wanted

London, Dec 20. 245 a. m The
government has at last consented to
mobilize force which Gen Butler is
credited with having demanded all
along as an essential of success in
South Africa, namely, 10000 mount
ed infantry This morning the war
Office issued an order to the effect
that the government had decided to
raise for South Africa mounted
infantry force, to be called Imperial
Yeomaury," and to be recruited from
yeomanry, volunteers and civilians
possessing the requisite quall6ca
tions. Enlistment will be for one
year, or during the continuance of
the war. The men must be between
20 and IS years of age, and of equal
physique to the ordinary cavalry
soldier.
Officers and men are 70 provide
their own horses and to wear neutral
tint cloth shooting jackets, not neces
sarily uniform, felt bats, breeches
and CATERS. All must be good
riders and marksmen
The same order invites every
volunteer regiment battalion serving
at the front to supply full company
which will take the place OF the
mounted infantry of the regiment
These arrangements are expected
to result in considerable force
The enrolled strength ofthe yeomany
forces, which originated in the
troublous period of the French revol-
ution, IS now 10. .333 Their services
have never been before called for in
war
Special reports regarding the fight.
ing at the Tugela river are still filter
ing through. but all the newspapers
complain that these are severely CEN
sored, and it is stilI impossible to get
an accurate idea of the battle From
the latest accounts, however, it ap-
pears that Gen Butler was in
personal command
A correspondent of The Associat-
ed Press at Chievely camp says the
Beers excuse themselves for firing ON
the stretcher bearers by asserting
that two squads of the Counought
ranges took cover under civilian
bearers of the Red Cross, and that
this act drew the Boer FIRE, three be-
being killed and several wounded
Much anxiety is caused by the fact
that toe war Office has not yet receiv
ed a full list of the casualties at
Tugela river
The Standard hints editor;aliy this
morning that if Portugal continues TO
allow supplies of war material and
foreign volunteers TO reach the Trans
vaal through Delagoa bay. England
viii. have something to say in the
matte.
Statements are published from
Bcer sources in Brussels and Berlin
that President Kruger is willing to
conclude peace on the basis of the
status quo. but that otherwise he call
upon the Beers in Cape Colony to join
in proclaiming the independence of
the Cape territories of Great Britain
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27

words what all EngIishmen feel There
is nothing like adversely to test the
value Of our friends, and the sympathy
Of the United States and the magbi6-
ceot devotion Of our colonies stand out
in stroog contrast with the cold carping
aud eovy Of some continental nations. .
The Standard says: 1.-The British
empire is on its mettle and is giving the
world hint as to the extent of its
latest resources 10 fighting material.
Nowhere is the demonstration watched
with more interest aud. We believe,
with more satisfaction than among our
kipsmen in the Uoited States. whose
sympathy will be ssill further aroused
by Lord Roberts admirable message" I"
GALLANTRY AT CHIEVELY.
Beated stories from Cbievely Camp,
Natal, all concur 10 saying the British
did marvels in an impossible situation,
the oldest war correspondents say they
never say anything comparable with
the bravery of the men aud officers.
TIE naval contingent created ap
immense furor, eogagiug the Beers
single hand hating shrapoel and lyd-
dite shells 90 the fort:ications north Of
the town. in a vain effort to silence
the murdereus FIRE of the Beers, while
the British forced the passage Of the
river.
The advance of the Second brigade
along the road leading to the bridge, in
the face of deadly fusilade,is described
as magnificent The British forced
their way across the 6re zone under q
perfect storm of bullets from the invisi-
bic Boers. The patter OF the bullets
on the dry plain, it is added, raised the
dust live heavy raiudrops on wster.
Tie queen has been greatly annoyed
by the uofouuded statements that she
is in ill health and perpetually weeping.
A paragraph contrad'osiDg these stories
appears 10 the paper, which add that it
has never been ber majesty's habit to
display grief like hystesical school
girl"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27

New York, Dec 2o-The beat
Information obtaipable 10 Wall street
today was to the effect that az least
S., 600. 600 gold will be sent abroad on
Saturdays steamers. Rumor c7ediss
several of the leading foreign exchange
houses with engagements to export anc
several of the banks. banking bouses
aud trust companies will very likely dc
the same
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
SHOT WHILE WALKING
ALONG FIRING LINE
BEFORE CHARGE.
Gen Lawton Marched by
Night From Manila to Drive
Gen Geronimo From
Strong Position at
San Meteo.

Manila, Dec 19.-Maj Gen Henry
W. LaWton has been shot ard killed,
at San Mateo. He was standing IN
front of his troops. was sbos in the
breast and died immediately
Gen Lswton lef, home Monday
night, having returned from his uortb
ero operations Saturday, to lead an
expedition through Mariquioe valley,
which bas been 40 iosurgeot stronghold
throughout :be war. Tie valley has
several times been invaded, but never
held by the Americans. Gen Geron.
ino was supposed to have there the
largest organized force north of Manila.
ssd Gen Otis wished to garrison Mar.
iquina.
The night was one Of the worst of
the season. A terrific rain bad begun
snd is still coutiouing.
Accompanied by his staff aud Troop
!. Fourth cavalry, Gen Lawson set out
at 9 o'clock iu advance of the main
force, consisting of the Eleventh
cavalry aud one battalion each Of The
Twentieth aud Twenty infaptry,
Which started from La Iona at mid
night. With small escort. be led the
way through al almost painless coun-
.y. distance of>l5 miles. over hills
aod through caoebrake aud deep mud.
the horses climbing the rocks asd
slidiog down the hills. Before day
break the command had reached the
head of the valley.
San Mateo was attacked at 8 O'Clock
aud three hours' fight easu.d This
resulted 10 but few casualties 90 the
American side. apart from the death OF
Gen Lawtou, bus the attack was difficult
because Of the natural defenses Of the
towo. Gen Lawtou was walking
:sloug the firing line withio 800 yards
of small sharpshooter's trench. con.
spicuous 10 the big white beules be
wore and light yellow rain coat. He
vas also easily distioguishab!e because
of bis commanding stature.
The sharpsboosers directed several
close shots. which clipped the grass
nesr. His staff officers called Gen
L.wton's attention TO the dagger be
vas 10. but be ouly laughed with biz
usual contempt for bullets
Suddenly be exclaimed: 81 ar
shot," cleucbed his hands 10 desperate
effor. to stand erect, aud fell into the
s,ms Of staff officer.
Orderlies rushed across the field fo'
surgeons. who dashed up Immediately
bu. their efforts were useless. The
body was taken up TO clump of bushes
aud laid upon stre'cher. the familiar
white helmet covering the face of the
dead general
Almost at this moment the cheers O
the American troops rushiue into SAT
Mateo were miogline with the ribs
volleys. After the fight six stalwar
eavalryueo forded the river to the .owr
carrying the litter Oh their shoulders
the staff preceding with the colors, aoe
q cavalry escort following The troops
fled bareheaded through the building
where the body was laid, aud uaoy q
tear fell from the eyes of meu who aad
long followed the intrepid Lewsoo
The entire command was stricken With
grief. as though each man bad suffered
personal loss.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
RUMOR CT BRITISH SAVING
ARTILLERY.

Lopdon, Dec 20 "A special dispatch
from Dorbau.. Natal dated Saturday,
December 10th, says it is rumored
Gen Butler called for volunteers to
recover the abandoned guns aod that o
party issued from the camp after mid
night aud brought in the guns, which
were uoipiured
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
Evangelist Moody
Ends Earthly Work.
Died at His Massachusetts
Home Friday Just at
Noon.

East Mortified, Mass. Dsc. 22.-D.
L. Moody, the famous evangelist, died
at pooo today.
It was not expected uutil yesterday
by the members Of MIR. Moody's family
aud immediate circle of friends tha.
death would be the result of his illness
The cause of death vas general
breakdown due to overwork. Mr..
Moody's heart bad been weak for a
long time and exertions put forth 10
connection With meetings 10 the west
last month brought collapse from
which be failed to rally.
The evangelist broke down 10 Kan
sss City, Mo-, where he was holding
services, about month ago, and the
seriousness of his condition was go
apparent to the physicians vino were
called to attend him that they forced
him to abandon his tour and return
to his home with all possible speed
After he reached Mortified eminent
physicians were consulted and every
thing was done to prolopg life.
A bulletin issued last week
communicated the tidings to the public
that Mr.. Moody was very i'll, but that
little Improvement was noticed This
week the patient showed steady gal 10
uu;il yesterday, when be showed
symptoms of nervousness, accompanied
bv weakness which caused the family
much anxiety
This morning the weakness coDtio
ued, and at 8 o'clock Ms Moody called
bis wife aud children, telling them that
the end was not far off The family
remained close by the bedside all the
forenoon. The evangelist was almost
free from paio and occasionally be
talked with apparent ease. About the
last words he vas heard to utter were :
81 have always been an ambitious man ;
not to lay 1p wealth, but to 6od work
to do"
Just before l2 o'clocI, the watchers
saw that the end vas approacbiog and
at exactly ncon tie gseat preach er
passed away.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF Mr.
MOODY'S LAST MOMENTS.
Early in the Gay Mr. Moody realized
that tae end was DOT far of, and talked
With his family at intervals. being
CONSCIOUS to the last, except for few
fsintiog spells He revived, and win
vocderful display Of strength in bis
voice. said 10 heavy strain
Whats the matter !? What's going
on here ?''
Ooe Of the children replied
"Fa,her, you have not been quite SC
we'll and so we came in to see you "
A little later Mr. Moody talked freely
to his sous. saying
81 have always been an ambitious
man, Dot ambitious to lay up wealth,
bat to leavo you work to do, and you're
going to continue the work of the
schools at Nortb6eId and Mouct
Herman and Of the Chicago Bible
Institute %
As the MONDAY hour grew near the
watchers at his bedside noted the
approach of death. Several times bis
lips moved as if 10 prayer. but the
articulation was so faiot tha: the words
could not be beard
Just as death came Mr. Moody awoke
as il from slunber and said with mncb
joyousness
Il see earth recediug; heaven is
opening God is calling me-" AID a
| L.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27
KITCHENER'S BAD START.

Cairo, Dec 2l-The train conveying
Gen. Lord Kitchener, DOW on his way
from the Soudan to South Africa via
tlis city. was derailed north of Luxor
Gen Kitchener subsequently, arrived
in this city aud was given an ovation
by Lord Cromer, The British consul
general in Egypt. aud others. He
Immediately boarded train bound for
Alexandra
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27

A'exaudria, Dec 81 Lord Kitchen,
er arrived this evening from Cairo and
went on board the British second class
cruiser Iris, which Immediately sailed
for Malta.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27

If troubled With dizziness. fnrred tongue,
bitter taste II mouth, boa,ed feeling after
eating, constipation or sick headache, use pr
MA Simmons Liver Medicine
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-27

Buy Writing Tablets. Pencils aud Paper at
0 teens Book Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
That sewerage Question.

At full meeting of the council
Saturday morning, convened for
the purpose OF receiving the pre-
liminary plans and report of the
special engineer engaged to inves-
tigate the best and cheapest plans
to sewer the business portion of
the city, Mr.. Henderson, made a
written report, and at the same
time answered many inquiries asked
him, and for which he received the
unanimous vote of thanks of the
council. The report of Mr.. Hen
dershot was exactly on the lines
expressed in the DAILY ARDMoRE-
TIE of last Friday, but entering
more closely into every detail.
Space forbids US presenting the
preliminary report in full. which
shows the gentleman to be fully
acquainted with every detail of
such an undertaking.
THE PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE
For the construction of a sewer
system for the city of Ardmore,
Indian Territory, by H. H. Hen
dershot, designing engineer, is as
follows:
5000 feet inch pipe line at s5c per lin.
foot. -.--...-....-.S1 S126o 90
6s5 feet inch pipe line at 4Oc per lin.
foot 2i7 90
1900 feet 10 inch pipe line at soc per fin
foot .--.---...-. 800 co
slOO feet I2 inch pipe line at 81 1-2c per
lin. foot .,--.. ..--....-. -...---....- l7e2 so
Bridge e------.------- .. 225 90
80 manholes al S4s each 49, 144O co
"a observation holes at $3.50 each. PAS 90
Outlet ..---- p 90
Total .-....-....S SSIss so
Ten per cent engineering and con-
Total cost Of system ... Sssls IS
Those figures will now give our
city dads something to study about
for a few days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
Knights of Pythias Doings.

Joe NJ. London, G. R., and H.
C.. Potterf, S. R., have returned
from Vinita, 1. T., where they have
been in attendance upon the tenth
annual session of the Grand Lodge
K. of p. of the Indian Territory,
held at that place May , and 3.
They report the session as highly
important and an interesting one,
and the attendance larger than for
many years. Reports from va
rious subordinate lodges through
out the Indian Territory, show the
order to be in a fiourishing condi-
ton in this grand domain. The
following is list of officer elected
to serve the ensuing year: Frank
Smith, G., G.. South McAlester; r..
r. Evans, G. V. G. Krebs; p. w.
Malloy, q. P. Hartshorne; Alex
Haas, q. NJ. f. AtOka; r. Lee
Conner, g. X. X. and 5. ClaremOre !;
John Sheehan, G.. NJ. A. Chicka-
sha; James Wallender, q. l. &.
Goodland; J. B. Eby, G.. o. g.
Nowata; Joe NJ. LaHay, S. r.
Claremore. After a heated con-
test between the Eastern, Central
and Western sides of the Territory
for the location of the Grand Lodge,
Davis was finally chosen as the
place of meeting the first Tuesday
in May 1900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
Attempted Suicide.

An excitement was occasiOned at
the Federal Jail about three o'clock
Saturday morning when an alarm
was raised that S. F. Provine,
convicted of. incest, had made
an attempt to end his life. Off
GERS were quickly on the ground
and an investigation showed that
he had drank about an ounce of
diluted carbolic acid, small
phial of which was in the Jail for
use of a prisoner with a sore on
his ear. Medical assistance was
quickly obtained and relief accord
ed. He was moved into the hos
pital department where he is cared
for and more closely watched. A
quantity of ground glass was
found close by him and he evident
ly intended visiting st. Peter, but
so far has be n deferred.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
The Teachers Assoc,arIon.

The second meeting of the Chick
asaw Teachers Association conven-
ed at the Kl'ski opera house at
$50 O'Clock Saturday morning.
This organization of only a few
months existence now has an en-
rollment of 65 wide wake teach
crs. There were in attendance
during the day and at night about
100 teachers, some CT whom were
from Oklahoma including Prof.
David r. Boyd, president of Okla
homa University. The Ardmore
teachers took an active interest.
All ill all they are an intelligent
band of workers for higher educa-
ton and are capable of doing a good
work despite the unfavorable edu-
cational surroundings in the Ter
ritory.
The session was opened with a
prayer by Rev. z. B. Watson, pas
tor of the Christian church. The
program for the days session was
carried out and included some in
teresting discussions, and especially
on grammar and corporal punish
ment. Needed school legislation
for the Territory" was discussed
and interesting communications
read from Hon. John D. Benedict,
superintendent of schools for the
Territory, and Prof. E. D. Cam
eron of Pauls Valley.
Tho Chickasaw Teachers Asso-
citation will hold its next regular
session at Purcell on the last FRI
day and Saturday in November.
The Bush & Gerts Piano Co.. q,
have a paid up capital of four hun
dred thousand dollars.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
How Is This, Mr.. Mayor?

Our city marshal is giving our
city a thorough spring cleaning,
and has graded the main streets
beautifully; also, he is compelling
all lOafers to work the streets, or
else take the consequence of the
law, which has proven not to be
very light. This is a step in the
right direction and justly deserves
commendation. = WynnewoOd
Truth.
The above is an object lesson to
Ardmore, and Great Scott" what
beautiful streets we might have if
our standing army of loafers should
be put to work. If our city
officials choose to try it, they can
find plenty of the loafing fraterni-
ty at the depot platform at train
hours.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
Asphalt Tines Sold.

Special Master Commissioner J.
L.Galt, sold at public outcry in front
of the court house, Saturday,
the lands granted by the Chicka-
saw nation, under its mining laws,
to the Gold Mining company in
TishomingO county; also a similar
grant to the Lebanon Mining COM
pany near ArdmOre in Pickens
county, including all the buildings,
machinery. ETC., used for refining
and purifying aSphaltum. Very lit
tie interest was manifested in the
sale, which began with bid of $500
and gradually found its way to
$2650. at which figure it was
knocked down to w. A. Ledbet-
ter and o. E. Thurber, representa-
tives of a company in the north.
The machinery alone is worth
many thousand dollars.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
Fair arnIn1.

My farm and pasture located on
the Duncan road known as the
Continental Asphalt farm is posted
and all persons are warned not to
use any part of them as fishing or
hunting grounds. No passing
through the farm or pasture what
ever will be allowed without my
permission. q. II. BRATCHER.
5. NJ. and w i.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

Give me Felker's store. What!
You say their line is busy now?
Well, I'll wait and call them up
again, for l could not think of buy
ing my Groceries elsewhere. One
can always be sure of getting the
best, and at most reasonable
prices. Phone 81. Opposite the
Wilmington Hotel.
NJ. T. FELKER,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

The reduction in prices made on
millinery by Mrs. James this
month has attracted many visitors
to the store and has greatly in
creased her volume of trade. If
a reduction in price is advertised
at this store it is invariably given.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

The Guarantee Loan and Bank
ing company of Dallas, Texas, has
never turned down a good loan for
want of funds. See their agent,
Wilmington block. l9-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

Mrs. Norris will take day
boarders, after May ,. AT the
Simms house, North Court street
opposite Kings college. Rates
So per week. Table furnished
with best the market affords.
07-10t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

Everton Bros. for high grade
pianos and organs. All the latest
sheet music. Instruments sold on
easy terms. West Main street,
Ardmore, l. T. 23d&w1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

Tickets will be reserved for those
who subscribe for same by Tues
day for the Andrews Opera com
pany. r. l.. SANDERS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
A Coincidence

The death recently of Mrs. T. b.
Cathey, who died at noon, May ),
recalls the fact that at the same
hour on the same date II years
ago Mr.. Cathey's first wife died.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

Spragins & Co. want to make
you the first price on screen doors
and wire. They are making a
special low price on refrigerators.
1Sdtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

The Oil Mill company shipped
seven cars of beef cattle yesterday
afternoon to the st. Louis market.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

The finest orchestra in the coun-
try with the Andrews Opera COM
pany.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
A Card.

Having been called away before
finished my work in Ardmore l
take pleasure in recommending
Mrs. Hubbell as a competent
teacher of the Acme Oil Painting"
system. She may be found at the
residence of Mr.. Silas Boyd on
Mill street. PROF. G. y. NEFF.
My charges are for teaching So;
painting cabinet size 81; enlarging
and painting life size S..
Mrs. HUBBELL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
Only One Night

On the road to the Baptist Gen
eral Convention at Louisville, KY,
if you go over the Texas & Pacific
Railway. 9-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

Butterick's June Delineator and
patterns. Now ready on sale at
Lowensteins.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

Choice lots in Ardmore at a bar
gain. Enquire at ARDMOREITE of
flee. 4-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

Music Folios, all kinds just re-
ceived at E. B. Lukes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
Cavalier Rusticanna" May IL.

The only complete stock of Zoe
in town at E. B. Luke's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

Mems negligee fancy shirts 25c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

At the jail we notice that J. w.
Merchant, charged with perjury,
is transferred to Oklahoma.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

All kinds musical instruments
cheap at f. b. Luke's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
For Rent.

\ six room house. Corner Ed
wards and Apollos streets. APP
ply Mrs. Chas. Durie. 3-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

Do you want irst-class buggy,
hack or ph@ton? If so we can
save you money.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if ii fails to cure.
25c. The genuine has L. B. @. on each tablet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

Fresh beans and Strawberries
at f. B. Pugh & Co.'S today (Sun-
day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

STEVENS, kENNERLY
7dtf 81 SPRAGINS Co.