The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-18
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
A COWBOY SYNDICATE FoRMIS

COWBOY SYNDICATE FORMING.
Austin, Tex, Aug. IA gigantic
cattle syndicate which is seeking to
invest about 40 millions in Texas and
Mexican cattle, has closed options on
over three hundred thousand head
o. cattle in the Texas Panhandle.
Experienced Gtockmen do not seem
to take much stock in the ability of
the syndicate to successfully handle
the business on such a gigantic scale.
MONEY TO PURCHASE GUNS.
Hong Kong, Aug. Il. - General
Baldomero Aguinaldo, brother of the
Filipino leader, arrived here direct
from Manila with a large sum of
money. 1t is believed he intends to
purchase arms and ammunition.
THE YAQUIs REBELLION ENDED.
Guaymas, Mexico, Aug. 1.-THE
Yaquis have been completely driven
away from Bacum, which is now oc-
cupied by federal troops. Near Tor
um, the government troops admin
istered a crushing defeat to the
Yaquis, killing and wounding many.
ABAD NIGHT FOR LABoRI.
Rennes, August 17-Laborl passed
a bad night. A fever, resulting from
X-ray operation, made him very rest
less. The doctors are undecided
about probing for the bullet, fearing
that the shock may be too great to
be sustained in his present condi-
ton.
HOMELESS PORTO RICANs.
San Juan, Porto Rico, August IL
Communication is being established
with the country. The destruction
by hurricane is as great as feared.
Towns and villages were destroyed
and the people are wandering about
seeking food and shelter.
TEN NEW REGIMENTS.
Washington, August 17-An order
for ten new regiments istead of five
as heretofore stated, will be issued
from the war department today.
The president has approved the
order. At conference today it was
decided that by November 20 almost
&c, 900 new troops will be landed at
Manila.
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF NEGROES.
Chicago, August IA national
convention of negroes mat here to-
day to discuss lyncljng and the re-
moval of the blacks from the south.
REED WILL RESIGN.
New York, August IA special
from Portland, Me. says ex-Speaker
Reed announced he would resign
from congress as soon as his success
sor as speaker is decided on.
/ AMERICAN MINERS CAN RETURN.
Nogales. Ariz., August 17.-Mexi-
can authorities are allowing Ameri-
can miners to return to the Yaqui
valley and the miners are gaining
confidence in the ability of the Mex
ican government to hold the Indians
on the reservation.
HODGES MURDER TRIAL.
Dallas, August 17.-Ed Hodges, the
defendant in the case charged with
the murder of Frank Connor on June
81, went on the stand today. He
gave a straight story that evidently
impressed the jury very much, and
changed the prejudice against him
to bias in his favor.
SIX DROWNED.
Washington, Ind, Aug. ia car
riage containing six persons was pre-
cipitated in the White river last
night, as it was being driven aboard
a ferry boat. All the occupants were
drowned.
HE LOOKED LIKE A JEW.
Paris, Aug. "A. - The Droits Du
L'Homme says a locksmith named
Bonnet has been shot in the abdomen
I by an unknown assassin, who saw
him in the street, and called out:
"He looks like one of those dirty
Jews!" The man then fired at the
locksmith and escaped. Bonnet was
taken to a hospital very seriously
wounded.
A free and easy expectoration is
procured by a few doses of Bal
! lard's Horehound Syrup, in all cases
of hoarseness, sore throat, or diff
Guilty of breathing. Price 25 and so
cts. City Drug Store, w. B. Frame.