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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
The BestIn the World.

We believe Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is the best in the world. A
few weeks ago we suffered with a sc.
we're cold and q troublesome cough,
and having read their advertisements
in our own and other papers we pur-
chased a bottle 10 see il it would eff.
feet us. 1t cured us before the bottle
was more than half used. 1t is the
bsst medicine out for colds and
coughs The Herald, AndersonYille
fIud. For sale by City Drug Store
and T. N. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
STRIKERS RESUME WORK.

By Scripps- -McRae Press Association
Cleveland o., April 25.-The
first break in the machinists
strike came this morning when
seventy employees of the Cleve.
land Machine Shop company
went 10 work under the old con-
ditions. The strike was for 6
nine hour day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
FILIPINOS WANT FUNDS.

BY Scripps -MeRae Press Association.
Paris, April 25. -Agoncillo, who
was encouraged by Germany's
former sympathy, recently ap-
pealed to- the government at Ber-
lin for a financial loan. The for
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25

BURNED IN NEW YORK.
BY Scripps McRae Press Association.
; New York, April %. The lives
of three children were lost and
four people badly burned, while
hundreds more were driven
down fire escapes and over roofs
by a fire which practically de-
stroyed six story tenement on
Forsythe street early this morn.
ing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH IN
NEW YORK CITY.
SCHOOL (H|LDR[h'5 dIfT TO Dtw[T
Powder MIL Explosion In ChIns-Any-
thing to Beat BryanIs the Republican
SIORsn-Strauss Has rendered
His ResI6natIon-Other News,
CYCLONE IN NEBRASKA.
BY scripps-McRae Press Association.

~ SNiipPs-AASTNde tTtss AssoclatlOn-
Wymore, Neb., April PA
cyclone passed over this section
last evening. The forests are
torn up by the roots for miles.
Great holes are scooped in newly
plowed fields, and wire fences
have been ripped up by thous-
ands Of feet at a stretch. For
tunately no loss of life has been
reported.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

STATE CONVENTION.
BY scripps McRae Press Association
Colum bus, O., April %. The
republican state convention to-
day nominated B. G. Laylin for
secretary of state. The remain
derOf the ticket, except food COM
for which there was a
contest, was chosen by acclama-
ton and was very harmonious.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
MINISTER STRAUSS RESIGNATION

MINISTER STRAUSS RESIGNATION.
BY Scripps- McRae Press Association.
New York, April 25.-The an
nouncement is made today that
Oscar Strauss, the United States
minister to Turkey, rendered
his resignation to the president
two months ago.
At the request of the presi-
dent, Minister Strauss consent
ed that it should not be accepted d
Immediately.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
ROBERTS SLOWLY ENCIRCLIN0
THE STURDY BURQnERs.
WtpthtR Is AGAIN bOhbARDtD
French TryinR to Cut off Escape For
The EnVIronsd Boers-It Is a Csse Of
Escape or Cspture-Bocrs are
Receiving ReInforcements.
SLOWLY ENvELoPING BoERs.

SLOWLY ENVELOPING BOERS.
BY Scripps-McRse Press Association.
Capetown. April 25.-Roberts
is slowly enveloping the Beers
with a line sixty miles long.
Today Beers from Brabant's
part of the line took new and
strong positions and are again
heavily bOmbarding Wepener,
the relief of which place is now
less certain. The Beers are
being strongly reinforced.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
A STIFF SENTENCE.
Press Association.

By scripps- -McRae Press Association
Louisville, KY, April %. :
Judge Evans today passed sen
tence on Election Officers Critics
Null, O'Neal and Locke, convict
ed last week of preventing ne
groes from voting last Novem
ber. The sentence in each case
is five years in the penitentiary
and a fine of 800.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
a GIFT TO DEWEY.

BY Scripps McRae Press Association
Washington, April 25.-Admi
raj Dewey this morning received
a handsome gold watch, a gift
from $4,000 school children in
the northwest who contributed
one penny each.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
Chiffon STILL VERY ILL

BY scripps-McRae Press Association.
Ft. Worth, Tex, April 25.-|
Senator Chiffon s condition is re-
ported to be no better. He is
confined tohis bed and his friends
fear the worst.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25

eign Office promptly refused,
saying that Germany could not
afford to antagonize the United
States. The Filipino junta is now
appealing to Russia, and is hope
full of a successful result.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
oUAY's FRIENDS SCHEME =.

BY Scripps- -McRae Press Association
Harrisburg, Pa, April %
Attorney General Elkin today
said the friends of Quay will or
ganize both branches of the leg
islature and elect him to the
United States senate next Janu-
ary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
POWDER MILL EXPLOSION.

Hy Scripps-McRae Press Association.
Victoria, b. O., April 25.-Yok-
ohoma advices say that by the
explosion of a powder mill at
Kamshau. China, thirty people
were killed and two hundred and
twenty -fourhouses wrecked.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
ANYTH1N1 ! TO BEAT BRYAN.

New York, April 25. The New
York Herald, independent in pol
itics, comes out editorially for
Mckinley for president today.
The editorial says to defeat Bry-
an should be the object of every
American.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
BATTLE IN CHINA.

Ry scrtpps- -McRae Press Association.
London, April 25.-Pekin sd-
vices say the imperial troops
had pitched battle with 10000
Boxers who had gathered
near the capital, and killed sixty
of them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

BY scripps McRae Press Association.
Harrisburg, Pa, April %
The republican state convention
nominated an auditor general
and two congressman at large
today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
BOB

BOB.
Ii. Splawn is at Ardmore attend
ing court.
Grandma Hill of Ardmore is here
visiting her son, Frank.
DURwOoD.
Our citizens held a mass meet
ing here last night for the purpose
of having the town surveyed and
plated. A committee consisting
of w. r. Hiser, II. L. Hughey
and F. h. West was appointed TO
investigate the cost of such work.
RUSSETT.
Bud Smith and Capt. Wigs of
Oakland passed through town to-
day en- route to Rolf.
John Lame has returned from
Durant.
Bud f. Mullens left this morn
ing for Arizona.
M'MILLAN.
Frank Cooney and family of Ard
more are here visiting Mr.. aud
Mrs. Will Mcmillan.
Rev. j. H. Peddy of Woodville
is here and will preach tonight and
also tomorrow night.
WILSON.
Chas. Burns of Mcmillan passed
through today.
j. A. Mulkey has returned from
Mannsville.
Fan Williams is here today.
A baseball team has been organ
lied here aud wonld like to secure
games with other territory towns.
A fine ram fell here yesterday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
ESCAPE OR CAPTURE NOW.

BY Scripps- -McRae Press Association.
London, April 25.-A Gordon
has now been strengthened
around the Beers on three sides.
The British have about forty
thousand men, and the Beers
not over fifteen thousand. The
latter must move quickly if they
wish to escape being surround
ed. One line of retreat, via
Ladybrand is open to them, and
escape or capture should be de-
termined in few days.
This will have an important
bearing on the issue of the war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
CHERAIsIDE AT DEwITsDoRP.
by scripps-McRae Press Association.

CHERAISIDE AT DEwITSDORP.
BY Scripps- -McRae Press Association.
London, April %. General
Roberts reports from Rloemfon-
tein under today's date that
Chermside's occupation of Dew
itsdOrp today was unOpposed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
TO CUT OFF BoER RETREAT.

BY seripps-McRae Press Association.
London, April 25.-Late this
afternoon the war office gave out
another report from Roberts
dispatch which shows French
and his cavalry to be ranging to
cut off the Beers retreat. Bra
bant and his party are yet four
miles short of Wepener.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
TOLD BY TELEPHONE.
Words Whispered In Our Ear From,
Inland Towns In the Territory
Wednesday Afternoon.
BERwYN.

Rev. Averyt of Springer is here
The farmers seem gloomy be-
cause of the continued rains.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25
AT JAMMERSBERG DRIFT.

Boer Camp, Thabanchu, Orange
Free State, Tuesday, April "a
Fighting continues day and night
at Jammersberg drift. The Eng
lish trenches have been so full OF
rain that the men n
obliged now and then to Chamber
to the banks, only to be shot
down. The Beers were so drench-
ed on Sunday that they were un-
able to sleep, so they started a
debate on the subject of the good
to be derived from virtue and
courage. The discussion lasted
most of the night, shells at in
tervals interrupting the speak
erS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25

Robertson lower mill is re-
ported to have been captured on
April 81, and it is said that the
Cape mounted rifles have lost
during the seige 120 out of 500
men. The British prisoners defy
the burghers to capture Colonel
Dalgetty's camp, even if the
British are not reinforced.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25

Colonel Dalgetty is holding out
at Wepener. 1t is reported that
all the Beers have crossed to the
north side of the Caledon river.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25

Wedding and Ball Stationery
speciality. Commercial work exc
cuted with neatness and dispatch
at this office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25

Always have in stock a full line Of
Drugs and Medicines. Perfumery.
Stationery, Toilet Articles, Etc.
Fine Cigars a Speciality.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-25

Grandma Hill of Ardmore is here
visiting her son, Frank.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
FOR The STATE CONVENTION
Wichita ", VI. c. A. Members VIII
Receive Their Visitors This Month

Preparations are being made among the
different Y NJ. c. AS OF the city for the
state convention, which is to meet here
this month. The reception committee viii
be composed students from the colleges
and members of the downtown associa-
tion. While the city associations over
the state are well represented at the
convention, the college associations are
much in evidence.
The program for the convention has not
yet been definitely arranged, but VIII
have prominent speakers from all parts
of the state. The musical part Of the
program viii be interesting. The Wich-
tia Apollo club viii give numbers and vo-
calists viii give selections.
A number of railroad men from over
the state win attend. and the railroad
work is one Of the important features Of
the association.
The convention OF last year was held
at Ottawa, and members from the indian
school at Haskell and at Chilocco were
in attendance during the session
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
He Is INDEPENDENT
Standardized Tapp on the
United States SenatOrship,
HAS OPINIONS OF HIS OWN
Wants to Do What Old Soldiers
Endorse.
HAS OPINIONS OF HIS OWN

James w. Tapp the newly elected
state senator from seagwick county yes
terday gave out in an interview his idea
in regard to the STATE senatOrship and
what he proposed 10 10 in that position
and the indications are that the senator
from sedgwick county viii be independ-
ent, and especially so in the matter OF
the United States senator.
Senator Tapp, in speaking OF the mat
ter said to a reporter for the Eagle:
Il have not as yet thought much about
the policy that will pursue in the senate
Of this state. / realize that our party
IS IN the minority and that they win not
be in a position to do so very much.
However I shall stand by them as long
as it Is possible for us to do anything
and after that do not know just where
VII be-"
IN regard to the party caucuses on
the United States senator question
hardly think [ viii go in either the Dem
ocratic or Republican caucuses, but If it
should be the best thing for Wichita
and my constituents. I would not hest
tate TO do so. I want 1t understood by
the people of Wichita, regardless of party
that I viii do ali in my power to fur
Their the interests Of this community.
when it comes to the election Of a
United States senator, it VIII in all
probability, be impossible for our party to
do much in that matter and in such
case ] viii be for the man whom the old
soldiers Of this district endorse. regard
less Of politics, after our party members
in the senate have given up the mat
ter.
There is one thing I viii say along
this line and It is that I am against
J. R. Burton for the United States SEN
ate and he would never secure my vote
While this may be premature, yet 1 have
no hesitancy in declaring myself IN re-
guard to the Burton question
The United States senator question
brought up the matter Of pensions and
Senator Tapp said: 'I am in favor Of
the pensions and think that the old sol
diers who fought for this country de-
serve them and the man for senator who
/ is endorsed by the old soldiers Mckinley
and Roosevelt club, viii have the sup
port Of James ". Tapp."
After the United States senator is
elected, I suppose that many important
questions viii come up for consideration
before that body. And I will say as I did
before that the interests of Wichita and
her people will be uppermost in my mind.
appreciate the splendid vote that the
people Of this city and country gave me
and I feel that in return 1 should do all
in my power to further their interests.
OF course you understand what my party
is, but in regard to many things I have
opinions Of my own and I suppose, Ike
all men, that I would vote the way I
think when It comes to the point"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
SAW THE LARGE PARADE
A. N GOIdstandt Tells OF Political
EeeIimgIn the East.

Mr. A. NJ Goldst7ndt, who returned
yesterday from the east has interesting
things to relate Of the election excite
ment in a number Of states. Mr.. Cold
standt saw the large New York parade
and saw its immense numbers marching
along the street before the reviewing
stand. He states that IL was simply mar
vicious. the way the people turned out,
scented by thousands Of men.
Mr. Goldstandt was in Cleveland at the
time the election returns were coming In,
and, like thousands Of others in that city
was up all night to hear the news. The
first bulletin from Kansas was received
about / o'clock and was that the state
had gone Republican by 20,Goo Every
time that a bulletin Of any kind was re-
celved and posted the people would give
cheer after cheer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
DEEDS PLACED ON RECORD
Last Legal action zIade in sale OF
Midland

The last legal step necessary for the
transfer of the old Midland railroad to
tts purchasers. the Frisco company. was
taken yesterday when the deeds of trans
fer were formally entered upon the rec
ords of sedswick county.
The entry consisted of four separte
deeds Of transfer and one mortgage for
s1300ooo to the Continental Trust com
pan OF New York
The documents were out Of the ordi-
nary in this. that they had affixed to
them revenue stamps In an aggregaHng
s19)o one of The stamps was Of $1,000
Denomination, while another was valued
al 500
The first deed was from ]. r. Shear
man. Special Master i'm Chancery TO
Pick e. Brouner Of New York. represent
ing me REORGANIZATION committee, the
consideration being 100000. These gentle
men save separate deed of transfer
aack to the old Midland railroad COM
pany. foE 81, and other valuable consid-
erations
Tho last transfer was made by the
above rad 90 the purchasers. the Frisco
company and was for consideration q
s1,2o00o0 This money was obtained from
the Continental Trust company of New
York.. and bears am annual interest of
per cent The mortgage is signed By
3 2. Toukm and r. II Hamilton for
the Frisco and Otto T. Barnard and will
liam Z. King Cor the Trust company.
The bin TO foreclose the bonds Of the
old Midland road was fled I'm the United
States district court July 81 1895 and
the court appointed A. Wolff IF ST..
louis. as receiver. The bonded indebted
ness Of the company with accrued inter-
est amounted 20 81 10000 and the court
ordered that the road should not be
sold for Jess thar $50 oo.
Tor a number or years the receiver
amounted by the court operated the read
through general manager located in
this city as an independent company.
But The venture proved Unsuccessful
FINALLY the United states district COURT
appointed Jay =. sherman Special Master
IN Chsncery 20 sell the property and
wind up tina Affairs OF the company.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
DEATH OF PAULINE MARKS
Bright Little Baby Has Conc to
Heaven.

Yesterday morning the bright little
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w g. Mark,
little Pauline George. passed away AL
most two years ago she and her little
brother came to bless the home. About
year ago he passed away. Little Pauline
grew Stronger, brighter. roster every day.
but last Tuesday was taken sick and in
a few hours Joined her baby brother in
Heaven. She was a sunbeam in the
household, the apple Of her fathers eye.
the joy Of her mothers heart They can
not understand now why she should bs
taken away. they cannot realize yet thar
her little feet are cold and stil her
chubby hands at rest forever Only their
hearts bid them believe that the two are
together in another life. beautidc heav-
emily. q llfe Of endless day and joy and
love waiting for their coming
The funeral took place yesterday after
noon from the home.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
LEWIS ACADEMY EMBODIMENT
Reaches Two Hundred Fifteen for the
Fall Term.

The fall term Of the Lewis Academy
has just closed and the enrolment for
the term has been around the 215 mark
The examinations are over, and the win
ter term begins on Monday morning. The
attendance for the past few months has
been above the average for other years,
and the professors state that the grade Of
work done Is exceedingly pleasing TO
them.
It IS thought that the enrolment for
the coming term viii exceed that Of the
former term. The primary department
Of the school has increased very largely
during the past year OF work
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
LUNACY WARRANT ISSUED
For Miss Emma Dalton, Aged IS OF
ssPant Township.

In the probate court yesterday after
noon a lunacy warrant was issued for
the arrest of Miss Emma Dalton Of
Grant township The woman is % years
old and has been demented for some
time She imagines that the neighbors
are after her, and even that her relatives
are in league against ber. The case viii
be tried before Judge Haymaker this af-
tern0on. The woman has lived in Grant
township for a number Of years and was
thought to have been affected by TIE
death of her mother a few years ago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10

Guardian Trust COmpay Case VIII
Cnme SD November l.

An Ass0ciafed Press dIspaIca % ne
Eagle from Kansas City says: The hear
ing Of the application for a receiver for
tho Guardian Trust company was today
finally set for Monday November 12. IT
IS believed that Judge Amos Thayer q
St Louis viii sit with judge John f..
Phillips Of the United States court on
the case.
People who are interested IN the orient
road here have been closely watching
the ease owing to the fact that the
Guardian Trust company is interes' Ell
financially In The proposed road. how
ever. Il IS stated that the receiver mat
ter VIII not interfere with the furtherins
Of the Orient line.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
10 MR.. AND MRS. EVANS
Young People Tender n
Pleasant 1eceptiOR.

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Evans were rendered
a reception az the First Presbyterian
church last night by the young.peopie Of
that congregation in honor of their re-
cent marriage
Mr. Evans is a prominent member OF
that church and prior to his marriage
was an active worker in the interest Of
that institution. He was also among the
foremost in the Christian Endeavor move
ment both locally and throughout the
state. A large number of the church
people were present to welcome the new
ly married pair and wish them well on
their journey through life.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
CHARLES PARKER ARRESTED
Charged With Stealing Clothing
From Farmers W agOn.

Charles Parker IN Old offender was ar
rested yesterday by Officers Crawford
and Pryor and locked up in the city jail
on a larceny charge. Tt IS alleged that
Parker stole a lot II wearing apparel
from a farmers wagon standing in fron1
of FerreWs barn q few days ago. When
the officers made q search Of Parzer's
home on South Ida avenue the goods
were found and taken TO police head
r,--7,.+e~e
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10

Meanwhile the European stockholders
had reorganized and appointed Pick &
Bronner as their American agents, in
structing them toabuy up the road. The
sale was contaminated July Is, 1900. Five
thousand dollars being the purchase
price.
The property was then disposed Of for
81 100000 to the Frisco company, which
win operate the newly acquired property
in connection with its present posses
sions.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
JuDGE moe APPOINTED
To be Deputy Probate Judge Under
Tom Wilson.

% De D0putJ NE0bAtD - ANsC y --N-0-
Tom Wilson.
Las evening Probate JUdge-Elect T. G..
Wilson announced that the deputy pro
bate judge for the next two years would
be Judge E. E. Enoch. This insures fur
Their accommodation to the public in that
Office Judge Enoch served in the same
capacity under Judge 8Iyatt during that
officials popular administration Of that
Office. He had the Office completely sys-
tematized and everything about it moved
like clock work. He viii give TO it's duties
the same industry and care and courtesy
that he exercised before.
The Republicans viii be pleased to see
Jude Enoch get the place, for doing the
campaign he worked like a beaver and
there is no one in the city who can put
in more effective work in a lively con-
test
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
e26 s0uIH MAIN
Mr joel Haruson. New owner &c Em-
nrove che Property

ar Joel Harmon has psrchassd
south Naia street &c tne Ha-tt175 i--
vezment company ard Ull ia11aelsa,alE
bee.n tae repairing ~ re 1srs r
home The price psl1 FER tie property
was fsc ana mere zrs several ee -
rounding ira h7ase ard coasi5 "a
FRAT Is on the lots
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-10
Fresh Fish

means Of enabling all persons interested
10 keep IN touch with the stock market
and follow its fluctuations from day 70
day.
The idea is a new one and for persons
travelling on those trains who ere inter-
e=ted On the stock markets The method
az receiving the news on the trains VIII
undoubtedly prove exceedingly popular.