The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-23
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
SOUNDS FTsHY.

SOUNDS FIsHY.
Cincinnati, o., July 21.-Frequent
desertions from regular army for
Philippine service has alarmed the
war department, and police chiefs
of the country and army posts are
notified to be on the lookout for de-
serters.
ENGINE EXPLoDEs.
Falmouth, Eng, July 81. Seven
men were killed and eleven injured
by an explosion this afternoon in the
engine room of the British torpedo
boat DESTROYER Bull Finch, while
making trials in the harbor.
MEIKELJoHN WILL RUN THE OFFICE.
Washington, July 21.-Thought the
president would not name successor
to Alger until he returns from his trip
to Lake Champlain. In the mean
time the Office will be conducted by
the assistant secretary Meikeljohn.
TO KILL OPPOSITION.
Cleveland, O., July 21.-An attempt
to wreck the Lakeview barns of the
big consolidated company was made
at O'Clock this morning. A stick
of dynamite was thrown on the roof
with the evident intention to reach
the non-union employees sleeping be-
low, but the bomb was thrown so
feet too far back. Some property
was destroyed but no loss of life.
INGERsoLL DEAD.
Chicago, July 21.-Robt. Ingersoll,
the noted lecturer and lawyer died
at his home very suddenly this after
noon at 2 O'Clock of heart failure.
He had been sick but a short time
surprise and shock.
TRIAL RACE.
Newport, R. l., July 21.-The race
between the Columbia and the De-
fender started this morning, but was
declared off. The Defender being
crippled by a strong wind.
FAvORs WOOD FOR SECRETARY.
Chicago, July 21.-The Times-Her-
aid, a strong Mckinley paper noni-
mates General Lenard Wood, now
governor general of Cuba for secre-
retary of war This is considered
significant.
STRIKE HAS FAILED.
New York, July 21.-All car lines
in Brooklyn an Manhattan are open
this morning, and cars are running
nearly on schedule time.
PLAGUE SPREADS IN INDIA.
Bombay, July 21.-There has been
an alarming increase of the plague
at Poona. Almost a hundred new
cases are reported daily.
DEWEY IS ALL RIGHT.
Trieste, July 21.-Dewey drank a
toast to President Mckinley here to-
day, and said he hoped he would be
reelected president.
NEGRO HANGED.
Muskogee, 1. t.. July 21.-George
Cullick, a negro, was hanged here
today for the murder of Dick Carr,
white, two years ago. His neck was
broken and the iugular vein severed,
making the scene frightful one.
IT IS ROOT FOR SECRETARY.
Washington, July 21.-It is stated
today on the best of authority that
the president is satisfied Elihu Root
of New York will accept the war
portfolio, and he has virtually decld-
ed 10 tender Root the place, if the
cabinet cordially approves his de-
cision.
CAMLY MAKING READY.
Lexington, Ky, July 81. = Clay
county feudists are arming with
small caliber regulation army rifles,
and are using smokeless powder, SO
that they can bushwhack at 1000
yards and leave no smoke. Ed Hast
ings was here this afternoon and
bought latest improved rifle OF the
patent described and a large amount
of ammunition. He left for homo
tonight after trying the weapon at
200 yards and testing Its penetrating
power on heavy oak posts.
QUEENS BIRTHDAY.
Madrid, July IL Today is the
queen regents birthday, and the city
is suitably decorated. The stars and
stripes were displayed at the Ameri-
can legation the fret time since the
war.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers bene-
fit permanently. They lend gentle
assistance to nature, causing no pains
or weakness, permanently curing con-
stipation and liver ailments, w. b.