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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
GULF, COLORADO L SANTA FE a. R. CO.

On Sept. 15 we will sell round trip
tickets to Galveston for s6.46. Re-
turn limited to Sept. Is. For fur
ther information call at depot.
Richmond, Va, Sept. IL to 20; An
nual Convention National Baptist
Assn (Colored)-One fare, plus 50,
sell Sept. and 10. Return limit
Sept. 25.
Richmond, Va, Sept. II to %
Grand Lodge j. D. o. F.-One fare
plus 50; sell Sept. IA and 10; return
Sept. %.
Chicago, H., June % to Sept. 30
Summer Session University OF Chl-
cago: One fare plus 81 on certih-
cate plan.
Mineral Wells, Tex Rate 81 good
for return go days from Gate of sale.
Summer Excursions to Galveston
aud Lampasas from all points on
G., @. s. S. F. and to San Angelo
from all points except Temple and
| San Angelo branch.
Galveston and return, effective
June l to Sept. 80; good return 81
days from date of sale s17.95.
! San Angelo and Lampasas, effec-
tive June 1 to Sept. 30i return 81
days from date OF sale. Rate one
| and one-third fare.
| W. 8. KEENAN,,
| q p
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
Merchants Excursion.
Saturday, Sept. Is,

From all points on the Frisco line
in Kansas, Oklahoma and Indian
Territory. Rates from Burton,
Kan, Wichita, Kan, Blackwell, o.
T., Oklahoma City and intermediate
points. 90; from Lyons, Kansas,
Sc. 90. and from Ellsworth, S7.OO for
the round trip. Special train leaves
Ellsworth at $3.50 a. m.; Burton,
1855 a. M: Wichita, 1:2O D. m. :;
Blackwell. 1925 a. m; Oklahoma
City, 1918 a. m. Arrives at Eureka
Springs about 1880 p. m. This will
be the last excursion of the season.
Every one should avail himself of
this great opportunity snd take ad-
vantage of the low rates. Further
information will be given by any
Frisco line station agent, or the un-
dersigned. b. +. DUNN,
Dist. Pass. Agt, Wichita, Kan.
BRYAN SNIDER,
Gen. Pass Apt, st. Louis, Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
A Prosperity item.

For over year one of the best
organized gangs of horse thieves
that ever operated in the middle
west has been at work in the region
of Iowa tributary to Cedar Rapids,
More than 100 fine animals have been
stolen in that time, besides buggies.
harness, ETC., and not a hoof, hub
or buckle has been recovered.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

Moore's Piluies are a guaranteed
cure for all forms of Malaria, Ague,
Ohills and fever, Swamp Fever, Ma
iarial Fever, Bilious Fever, Jaundice,
Biliousness, fetid breath and tired,
listless feeling. They cure Rheuma-
tism and the lassitude following blood
poison produced from malarial pois-
oning. No Quinine. No Arsenic,
Acids or Iron. Do not ruin stomach
or teeth. Entirely tasteless. Price
SOC per box. DIR. @. G. Moore 90. 4,
No. $40 North Main Street, st. Louis,
Mo. Sold by w. b. Frame, City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

Thousands suffer with torpid liver,
producing great depression of spir-
its, Indigestion, constipation, head
ache, etc. Herbine will stimulate
the liver, keep the bowels regular,
and restore healthful buoyancy of
spirits. Price 80 cents. Sold by W.
B. Frame, City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is
not panacea, but is recommended
for blind, bleeding or protrudlng
piles, and it will cure the most OBJ
stinate cases. Price 80 cents In bot.
ties; tubes, rs cents. Sold by w. b.
Frame, City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

Large sun spots, astronomers say.
caused the extreme heat this sum-
mer, and doctors declare nearly all
the prostrations were induced by
disorders of the stoMache. Good
health follows good digestion. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
eat. If you have indigestion or
dyspepsia it will quickly relieve and
permanently cure you. W. b. Frame,
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

The most dainty and effective pills
made are DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. They are unequalled for
all liver and bowel troubles Never
grippe. w. b. Frame, City Drug
Store,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
Two Candidates

For the insane asylum saved them
selves from the stomach troubles
that drives folks crazy by taking
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. 1t is
guaranteed to cure every form Of
stomach trouble. Sold by w. b.
Frame. Ardmore, Davis and Oak
land.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
Corn-huskers' sprained W

Corn-huskers' sprained wrists,
barbed wire cuts and sprains, or
cuts from any other cause, are
quickly healed when Ballard's Snow
Ointment is promptly applied. Price
25 and so cents. Sold by w. b.
Frame City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
Ice Factory Burned .

The Pawnee, Okla, crystal ice fac
tory was burned to the ground Sun
day morning at $3.50 O'Clock. Origin
of the fire unknown. Total loss
with insurance $1,000. The plant
originally cost $12 900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
Don't sling Mud.

Do not lose your head. Talk poll
tics but don't get mad. Then go to
W. B. FRAMES drug store, Ardmore,
DAVIS or Oakland and get a trial
bottle OF DIR. caidwell's Syrup Pep
sin.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. is. '99
Pepsin Syrup Co.
Dear Sirs:-We have been keeping
house for FIVE years and are never
without DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin. We find nothing to equal it for
stomach troubles and my children
like it as we'll as candy. One night
recently my wife was giving dose
to our baby III years old) and Media
(our little girl, years old cried for
some too, Her mamma told her she
didn't need it and then she said /:
HCan't / lick the spoon?" 1t is so
pleasant to take, the effects are 90
good, we hate TO te without DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
Yours truly,
LAFE ID. WERTHERS,
Mgr. Enterprise Hotel.
Sold by w. B. Frame, Ardmore,
Davis and Oakland.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
Beware of OIntments For Catarrh That
Contain Mercury


AS mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
on prescription from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do
is ten fold to the good you can possi-
bly, derive from them. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by F. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free. Sold by druggists, price 75
cents per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

The berry picnic of the Jackson
county democracy will be held to-
day; that is, the Marquis of Queens
berry picnic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

To prevent consumption quickly,
cure throat and lung troubles with
One Minute Cough Cure. W. B.
Frame, City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

The progressive nations of the
world are the great food consuming
nations. Good food we'll digested
gives strength. If you cannot digest
all you eat, you need Kodol Dyspep-
sia Cure, 1t digests what you eat.
You need not diet yourself. 1t con-
tains all of the digestants combined
with the best known tonics and re-
constructives. 1t will even digest
all classes of foods in a bottle. No
other preparation will do this. 1t
instantly relieves and quickly cures
all stomache troubles. w. b. Frame,
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
INDIAN TERRITORY,
SOUTHERN DISTRICT.

SOUTHERN DISTRICT.
Letters of administration on the
estate OF John w. Merrifield, deceas-
ed, were granted to the undersigned,
dated the 21st of August, l9Oo, py
the United States Court of the Soutn-
ern District of the Indian Territory.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhioit
them, properly authenticated, for al
lowance to the administratrix WITHIN
one year after the date OF salo Ietter
or they may be precluded from any
benefit in said estate; and II snch
claims be not exhibited within two
years from the date of said ietters' >
they shall be forever barred ana pre-,
clnded from any benefit from salo
estate. MARY IL. MERRIFIELD,
Administratrix of John w. Merri-
field, deceased. -
Ardmore, /. T., Aug. q. 1900.
A7-ewks
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
WarnIuR Order.

In the United States Court In the Indian
Territory. Southern District;
Matte z. Carter, Plaintiff.
VS.. mo, 1ZSo-
Lause E. Carter. Defendant.
Ths defeudant Lsuse E. Carter Is warned
10 appear in this court in thirty days and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Mat
tie k. Carter.
Witness Hon. Hosea Townsend, Judge OF
said court and the seal thereof, this lSth
day of August lsoo-
Potrerf & Bowman, Attorneys.
Riley & Reynolds. Attorneys for non-res-
ident.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

Having diamonds in her teeth
dosen't necessarily make q woman a
brilliant tcOnVersatioualist,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

Not long ago an Arizona rancher
posted the following notice on cot
tonwood tree, not far from his place
of abode: "My wife Sarah has left
nv ranch when didn't Do Thing
Tao her, and / want it distinkly un-
derstood that any Man as takes her
in and Keers for her on my account
will get himself Pumped so full OF
Led that some tenderfoot will locate
him for a mineral claim. A word to
the wise ia sufficient and orter work
ON fools. -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

Many a girl brought up in the lap
of luxury can adapt herself to that
of poor young man.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

1t seems that the Chinese empress
intends to fight as long as she has
got a finger nail left.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
FIuhT A FAKE.
Mrs. Kid flccoy Declares That VIZ
tory Was Prearranue0

tory Was Prearranged.
new York, Sept. 11.-Mrs. Norman
Seiby. wife of Kid Mccoy, in an an
piication for divorce from her hus.
Dand, confirms by afldayit the state
ment made recently by Mrs. ii
Oorbett that the fight between Nc.
ooy and Corbett which took place
August 80 was a fake.
MRS. Mccoy charges her husband
with having sold out his friends in
Ihe night, and In her affidavit saws:
Recently my husband, Norman
oeioy, has become possessed of a
large sum of money, amounting to
500, 200 in cash, which he secured In
the following manner: AS a profes.
slonal prize fighter my husband en-.
tered into conspiracy in which a
contest was to take place between
him and one j. J. Corbett, it being
prearranged that he was not to trv
to win said contest, but permit him
self to be defeated; that the day set
for the said professional contest was
August 30, 1906. Before the said date
my husband entered into an agree
ment with one Eddie Burke and one
Harry Heinds, the former a we'll
known bookmaker and the latter the
proprietor of gambling house in
the city of Cheyenne, state of Wyo-
ming, whereby the said Burke and
Heinds were to procure all the mon
ey they could throughout the United
States where it was possible to make
bets and wagers to the effect that
said James j. Corbett would be the
victor in said contest, the said Nor
man Selby, otherwise known as Kid
Mccoy, agreeing in the parlance of
the ring to lay down. or in other
words to suffer defeat.
That, in order to secure them
selves against the duplicity of nv
husband and as security that he
would fill his part of the conspiracy,
the said Eddie Burke and Harry
Heinds insisted that my husband de-
posit certain sum of money with
Eddie Burke, and said Norman Sell
by, otherwise known as Kid Mccoy,
did thereupon take from his vault in
the New Amsterdam bank safety de-
posit vaults. Canadian Pacific rail-
way securities to the amount of ten
Thousand dollars which the said
plaintiff then owned, and did deposit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
A TEXAS WONDER,
HALL'a GREAT DIsCoyERy,

HALL E dhEAT D1SCONEkXs
One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad-
der troubles, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and all
irregularities of the kidneys and
bladder in both men and women.
Regulates bladder trouble in chill
dren. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81.
One small bottle is two MONTH Q
treatment and will cure any cause
above mentioned.
DIR. e. W. HALL,
Sole manufacturer, st. Louis, Mo.
formerly Waco, Texas.
Sold by all druggists and W. B..
Frame, Ardmore, /. T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12
READ THIS.

Cuero, Texas, July 19.-This is to
certify that 1 have used Halls Great
discovery for kidney trouble in my
family. and found it to give perfect
satisfaction, and cheerfully recon-
mend 1t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

One reason why some men are 30
poor is that they spend their money
before they get 1t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

There is generally enough lumber
in a policeman club to floor a man.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

JAMES HAMILTON, Banker.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-12

Sold by w. B. Frame, Ardmore
Davis and Oakland.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-15
CROP SUM NJ AIRY.
HEAT AND ESS-IMPROVE-
MENT IN COTTON BELT.
(By Telegrnph to VlrginIan.PIlot.l

Washington. D. c., AUG. 1.-THE
Weather Bureaus weekly summary of
crop conditions says:
Owing to the extreme conditions OF
heat and dryncsS, and excessive rains
In certain districts. the week. as a
whole, was unfavorablc to agricultural
interests in the districts east OF the
Rocky Mountain. but on the Pacific
coast 1t was very favorable.
In portions of Missouri and Kansas
corn. more especially the late planted.
has been materially injured. In The
principal States of the corn belt the re-
ports indicate that the bulk of the crop
viii be safe from frost by September 1
to 10. and that the late crop will be
ma tured one to two weeks later.
Heavy rains In the principal spring
wheat States prevented the completion
OF tho spring wheat harvest and caused
injury to the over-ripe standing grain
as we'll as to that in shock and stack.
Over portions of the central belt cot
ton has improved slightly, although
rust and shedding are generally re-
ported, and the crop needs rain in por-
lions OF Mississippi. while suffering
from excessive moisture and lack Of
cultivation in parts of Louisiana. In
the CarolinaS. Georgia and Arkansas
the condition OF cotton has deterior
ated materially, premature opening be-
ing extensively reported from the
Carolinas. In Northern Texas cotton
has made favorable progress. but else
where in that State 1t needs dry
weather and is making too rank
growth Some picking has been done
over the southeastern portion of the cot
ton belt, and while cotton IL opening
in southwestern Texas. picking will not
he general in that State for two or
three weeks.
In the Middle Atlantic States, includ-
ing North Carolina and Ohio and por-
tions of Kentucky. tobacco has suffered
much from drought and heat, but in
the last mentioned State the general
condition of the crop is promising.
Some cutting has been done as far
north as Maryland and Ohio.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-15

Associated Press correspondent with
the allied forces. dated Peit Sang. Au-
gust y. and forwarded by mail to Che
Zoo and Shanghai.
The glory of to-day's lighting be-
longs 10 the Japanese. They did all the
hardest fighting. The Americans were
IN reserve, and had no casualties. The
Japanese. advancing across the plain,
had no shelter and thanked the Chinese
from their strong mud walls and
ture of the battle was the magnificent
japanese cavalry charge. which re-
suited in the capture of ten field guns
AN ORDERLY RETREAT.
The Chinese retreat was orderly,
and they left but few dead on the field
The correspondent OF the. Associated
Press counted two hundred dead or
wounded Japanese. The British loss
was two men killed and a few wound
ed. The British naval brigade guns
and two big Russian guns had duel
with the Chinese guns, which resulted
in silencing the latter.
The Russians found the plains east
of the river flooded and Joined the
main army, west of 1t.
Every vehicle In Tien Tsin Is i'm
pressed for the transport service OF
the allies. including all wagons and
rickshaws drawn by coolies!
COMMANDMENT RESUMED.
Berlin, Aug. IA semi official dis
patch from Tien Tsin. dated August s.
SAYS the Russian colonel, Woyczak. has
received advices from Pekin announc-
ing that during the night of July 81
the bombardment of the foreign lega-
tions was resumed and the European
church yard was desecrated.
FEW DEFENDE LEFT.
London. Aug. ia special dispatch
from Shanghai. dated August 10, says
numerous reports from Pellin, dated
August s, have arrived there. describ-
ing the situation at the Chinese Capt.
tai. 1t appears the Chinese are again
desperately attacking the legations
which had very few defenders left. II
is also alleged that Prince Tuan and II
hundred high officials have left Pekin
and that the news OF the capture OF
fank Tsun caused a heavy exodus OF
the residents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-15

that Dewet blew up three of his
wagons. Six British prisoners. who es-
capped from Dewet's camp, state that
Mr.. Steyn is confined in the camp UNI
der surveillance. and that Dewet was
forced TO abandon his ammunition and
thirty horses. They also confirm the
report that Methuen captured one OF
DewetS suns and Shelled the main con-
Voy effectively. Ian Hamilton tcle-
Eraphed that he hopes to be at Baauw-
bank to-day with his main body. Ma
hons mounted troops are pushing on
TO the Westward
Another report from Lord Roberts OF
the same date, says:
"Methuen and Kitchener still follow
Ing pewet and Steyn; yesterday reach
ed Modderfontein. ten miles east of
Nentersdorp. Methuen Is in touch with
Dewet's rear guard.
'Smith-Dorien reports that the
Shropshires recently marched 43 miles
in 81 hours. and the city of London I'M
0erial volunteers 80 miles in ten hours.
hoping To prevent Dcwet from crossing
the Krugersdorp-P otschefstroom rail-
way.
"Bullers occupation of Emerlo is
having Il good effect.
IA field cornet and one hundred and
eightytwo burghers of the Standerton
commando surrendered yesterday to
Clery."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-15
Strikers Delay Troops.

(By Telegraph 10 Virginlan- Pilot)
Marseilles. Aug. 14.-The strike of the
firemen of the Transatlantic Steam
ship Company. which began here sun
day morning. is spreading, the number
OF strikers being already 800. Some g.
coo civilian travellers ar eawaiting the
departure OF the various vessels, as
well as coo officers and troops OF the
China cxpeditionary force.
In spite OF the strike. however, the
French transport Alexandra left at 8
o'clock this afternoon for Algeria.
where she will embark troops ordered
to Taku.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-15
Recovery of Ancient Records,
(Ry Telegraph to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

London Aug. 15.-Mai advces to the
Daily News from Constantinople, GATED
August 3. announce the arrival there
of Prof. II. V. Hilprecht head of the
University of Pennsylvania expedition
to Nippur, after having discovered the
library of the great temple. with over
1900 tablets dealing with historical
and literary matters not one of them
of later date than 1850 b. c..
The UNEMPLOYED remains of the libra :
rvs" says the correspondent, will re-
quire five years for excavation. If
those parts prove as rich in results as
the portion already found. there will
be no example in the worlds history,
not even in Egypt. of so complete a
recovery OF the records of ancient
civilizations"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-15
The VISIT.
OF MURDERER FERRELI,S
SWEETHEARTT TO HIS
CELL
tBy telegraph to virsinlan- pliot)

(By telegraph to Virginian- Pllot)
Columbus. o.. Aug. 1i.-Rosslyn II.
Terrell. the confessed murderer OF EN-
press Messenger Lane in Friday nights
Pennsylvania Railway robbery, to-day
was removed TO Marysville for prelim-
mary hearing.
At O'Clock this morning the anguish
of Miss Costlow Ferrell's tiiance. be-
came unbearable, and after a long
struggle with her pride. she begged her
father to he taken TO Ferrells cell for
4 last interview. The visit was con
Quoted with the utmost secrecy. When
they were about TO say goodbye pos
sibly forever. they kissed and the
young woman was led away. Terrell
collapsed. and for a time was in a COM
atose state. Miss Costlow is pros
trated and under the care of physi-
clans.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-15
THE PHILIPPIN ES.
OPERATIONS OF UNITED STATES
TROOPS-FELL FLAT.
(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot

OBy Telegraph to Virginian- PloO
Manila, Sunday, July 12.-Reports
from the Viscayas islands show that
there has been increased activity
among the insurgents there during the
last six weeks. The American losses
in the island Of Panay last month
were greater than in any month since
January last.
General Mojica. in Lcyte and General
I.ucdan, in Samar, are harassing the
garrisons, shooting into the towns du-
ring the night and ambushing small
parties. firing and then retreatins upon
the larger bodies. The rebels posses an
ample supply of ammunition and are
organized to Il considerable degree.
The Americans have garrisoned three
towns on Samar island. two of which
shelter a tenth of the original inhabi-
tants who suffer from the continual
shipping" of the rebels from the sur
rounding hills. The third is without
any native inhabitants, the rebel out
posts. a mile away. preventing their
return 10 their homes.
When amnesty was proclaimed it
practically was without effect. and the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-15

expectation that the proclamation
would accomplish much In the uneX-
PRED time is daily diminishing.
The Philippine Commission. 1t Is now
announced, Will make all future civil
service appointments.
Several minor engagements occurred
last week in Luzon. The rebels used
smokeless powder. which they must
necessarily have obtained by iiibustcr-
ing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-15
Senator ingalls, DYING.

Wy ie'e7i"ph W '"s'"'""- 'iot')
Atchison. Kan, Aug. l.-Former
United States Senator John ]. Ingalls,,
who is in LasVegas. y. NJ. for his
health. is sinking rapidly. His son,
Sheffield. to-day started for the bed
side of his father.
y telegram from Mrs. ingalls, receiv-
ed here to-day announces the serious
condition of MIR. Ingalls, who has been
in the southwest for over year suffer-
ing with throat affection.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-15
SENATOR BUTLER.
DEFINES HIS POSITION ON PRESI
DENTAL ELECTION.
(By Telegraph to virg!nian-Pilot.)

Lincoln. Neh., Aug. 1.-THE Indepen-
dent. local Populist paper. telegraph
ed Chairman Butler. of the National
Populist Committee. for a denial of the
report that he would take the stump
for Mckinley. The following telegram
was received in reply:
Raleigh. n. c.. Aug. 1+-Rcport un-
qualifiedly false. i am for Bryan and
the Peoples Party nominee for Vice
President. l am in favor OF the COM
mittee nominating n candidate on Au-
guest 81. | am not n Democrat. | am
not Republican. l am a Populist.
wa snot for Stevenson in 1892 and am
not for him now.
MARION BUTLER, Chairman"