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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
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"The situation here is despe-
rate. Hasten. -
These words, from the message
of Won Bergen, a member of the
German legation at Pekin, count
ersigned by Sir Robert Hart, in
spector general of customs, and
dated nfne days ago, are the
theme of all private comment
They are preparing for news of
a frightful tragedy. Nine. days
ago the ammunition of the little
garrison defending the foreign
ers was running low and their
provisions were nearly exhaust
ed, while around them was a
mob with Krupp guns and re-
peating rifles. Pekin was in the
hands of the reyolutionists.
While nothing but sinister
news comes from Northern Chi
ma, Southern China. IS seemingly
breaking away from the,empire.
All the provinces south of the
Yellow river, whose viceroys
and governors maintain friendly
relations with the powers
through the consulS, have been
10 formally constituted into con-
federacy with Nankin as the cap
ial.
According to an Express ca
BILE from Shanghai, dated July 2.
the southern. viceroys wholly
disavow Prince Tuan's govern
ment they have practically con-
stltuted an independent state ex-
tending from the Shoang Ho to
British and French frontiers.
Little else that illuminates the
profound obscurity of the situa
ton reaches the cable. The
Chinese wires to Chez Foo ap-
pear to be interrupted.
Last night st. Petersburg
was informed over the Siberian
wires that the destruction of the
Russian railways continues, and
it seems not impossible will be
fully occupied for a time in sup
pressing the ilsurrection among
its subject Chinese and not be
able to send more troops imme-
diately to Taku. The powers
look more to Japan to supply the
force necessary at once to Crap
pie with the formidable rebellion
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04

glowing words without mention
ing names,
Imperialism was denounced
and the gold standard condemn
ed.
Thomas concluded his speech
at 1:10 o'clock.
Campan of Michigan offered a
resolution Tor the reading of the
declaration of independence.
This was adopted.
Convention hall began to as
sumo an animated appearance at
lilo clock.
Many ladies were present and
gay costumes added color to the
scene.
The band appeared at 11:30
clock and was loudly cheered
when it struck up Dixie. -
The California and Hawaii del
egates were the first to arrive
and were loudly cheered when
their banners were recognized.
Senator Jones entered the hall
at IL 40 and was given a warm re,
ception when he ascended the plat
forw.
= He said the program was to
adopt the platform and nominate
Bryan today.
The decorations of the hail con-
sisted entirely of the national
colors. and the general effect was
most pleasing.
Promptly at Loon Chairman
Jones arose. called the convention
to order and was greeted with loud
and lasting applause.
At 1904 when the band stopped
the gayel fell. The call for thu
convention was then read and th.
Rev. Neel ots Ieslsas City opened
1.-THE proceed eense1....,- ~ayer.
M.~d4s. N. Hodge,. C.. :
mayor % sssre NH deb =
a magnir YORK EsAs-s. arr,nmei
the eony AeSas Pres. Assoc Hone
COnve Wy !
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
TlE WORST Is AppRtHthDtD
Allied Forces Not. Advancing on Pc
kin Emperor William VIII
Demand Reparation-Uepend
ing on Japan.

London, July 3.-The allies
are net advancing for toe relief
of Pekin. This announcement to
the house of commons by Will
liam st. John Broderlck, under
secretary of state for foreign
affairs, was received with excla-
nations of astonishment and
dismay.
President Files Ashmed Bart
lett inquired if any information
had been received from the lega-
ton at Pekin or as to the compo-
sition and command of the reliev
ing forces and its present posi-
ton.
Mr.. Brodarick read the dis
patch received today and said
the total allied force available is
now about Is, 900, as troops have
been rapidly arriving, adding:
1--WE do not yet know what ar
rangements have been made
locally regarding the command
of an expedition, but it has not
yet been thought possible to at
tempt further advance. The
| consuls have been in commnni-
tion with the viceroys in the
Yang Use Kiang region and they
are quite well aware that sup
port viii be given them by her
majesty s government in pre-
serving order. 1t is obviously
lin possible that the represents
tives Of the powers at Pekir
should be consulted, as no com
i municatioiis ars passing will
them. z
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
Cause of the Mutinx,

London. July 3.-The Rotter-
dam correspondent of the Daily.
Mail says: 1t transpires that the
recent mutiny at Shin Kakasti fort
was due to the abominable treat
ment of the soldiers wives by the
governor of the. fort, who. when
the women refused to do hard
manual labor without pay. bad
them stripped and fogged until the
blood ran down their bodies. The
mutineers are now all exterminat- :.
ed. They were hunted down and
shot on sight or lashed to the
mouths OF cannon and blown to
pieces by platoons before admirinR
Belgian officials in gala dress by
order of the acting governor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 4, 1900


The Declaration of Independence
was read by Delegate Hampton
Michill of Michigan. amid greal
enthusiasm.
A plaster bast of Bryan was nm
yelled and the convention went
wild.
The Star Spanaled Banner
was sung by Miss Fulton of New
Jersey. with the convention on its
feet.
There were renewed calls for
Hill and pandemonium reigned.
Business was suspended and over
half the delegates are cheering for
Hill at 1:50 p. m.
Hill arose and addressed the
chair amid tremendous cheering.
He would not take the platform
although urged to do so.
There is great confusion and
there will be no nominations this
afternoon.
Bryan will probably be nomi-
mated tonight.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
A win Thlr,een feet LONG.

Greenfield. Mass. July 3.-A
contest will be made over the viii
of the late Deacon Channcey ",
Tilton. who bequeathed his estate,
estimated at from $30. 900 to sc. :
900, to numerous charitable insti-
tutions and churches, while his son
got only life interest in the prop
erty.
The document itself was the most
voluminous ever filed in Franklin
couht5 being thirteen feet long.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
SPEAK OF STEVENSON.
eripps-McRae Press Association.

BY scripps-McRae Press Association
Kansas City, July 4.-There is
much talk this morning of Adlai
Stevenson of Illinois for vice
president.
Carter Harrison says Steven
son is a strong silver man.
He is also national character
with a reputation, is conserva-
tive and would make an ideal
candidate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
ORDERS FRon nuNooLIAN Gov
ERnMENT MUST BE oBEyED.
'[A5Ttph ATTITUDE Is NARuk
The combined Forces WIN Be Ample TO
Tend the Sltustion-lt Is Report
ed that Communication IL
Again Broken.
CHINESE WARNING.
By scripps- AfcRae Press Association.

By scripps- McRae Press Association.
Shanghai, July 4.-The Chi
nese authorities have ordered
foreign gunboats not to approach
the forts or arsenal on the banks
of the Yang Sc.
If orders are not obeyed the
Chinese authorities disclaim all
responsibilities for results.
The Chinese assert that a
number of foreigners. were left
alive in Pekin. !
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
COMMUNICATION AGAIN CUT

COMMUNICATION AGAIN CUT.
BY scripps- McRae Press Association.
Chez Foo, July 4.-Communi.
cation from Tieu Tsin and Taku
is evidently again cut by the
Chinese.
All railroadsare destroyed and
Tien Tsin can only be reached by
water.
The Chinese are pushing en-
trenchments closer to the Tien
Tsin walls.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
READY FOR BRYAN,

By Scripps-McRae Press Association.
Kansas City, July 4.-Room
333 at the Coates house has been
reserved for Bryan when he ar
rives. His arrival cannot be oe-
finitely ascertained but it is al
most certain his voice will be
heard in the hall before the con-
vention adjourns.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
SUFFERS BOOM COLLAPSED.

SULZER S BOOM COLLAPSED.
BY scrpps- McRae Press Association.
Kansas City, July 4. The
Sulzer boom has collapsed since
the New York delegation has in
dorsed Kellar.
Sulzer says he will not allow
his name to be presented by any
other stand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
wARLIKE ATTITUDE.

WARLIkE ATTITUDE.
BY scripps-McRae Press Association
London, July A dispatch
from Shanghai says: 'Lieuten-
ant Commander Key of the tor
pedo boat Fame destroyed the
city and post twelve miles from
Taku.
1.-Two blueiackets injured by
an explosion and many Chinese
killed."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04

TO COMMAND THE FRENCH
BY scripps- -McRae Press Association
Paris, July 4. General Dodds
has been appointed to command
the French forces in China.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
RESCUED THE CHILDREN.

RESCUED THE CHILDREN.
BY scripps- -McRae Press Association
New York, July 4.-Johr Law
Ter and his wife suffocated early
this morning in burning build
ing in Brooklyn. The firemen
arrived there in time to rescue
their two children and boarder.
The origin of the fire is a mys-
terry.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
MANY LIVES LOST.

MANY LIVES LOST.
BY scripps- -McRae Press Association.
Wheeling, Va, July Am oil
tank exploded at Parkersburg
this morning.
Superintendent Hamilton of
the Ohio River railroad and ten
workmen are reported dead. /.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
ELECTRIC CAR ACCIDENT

EEECTRIC CAR ACCIDENT.
BY scripps-McRae Press Association
Tacoma, Wash, July Am
electric street car ran over an
embankment this morning.
1t is estimated that 35 were
killed or fatally injured.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04
RAILROAD WRECK.

BY scrippx- -McRae Press Association
Scranton, Pa, July 4. There
were three men killed and one
seriously injured in wreck on
Lackawanna road near here this.
morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04

Chattel mortgage blanks and
! sizes onhand all the time At the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-04

Wedding and Ball Stationery
specially Commercial work exc
cuted with neatness and dispatch
at this Office.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-07-26
Ord red TO Marion.

At . o'clock Sunday morning Gov.
McSweeney received telegram from
Sheriff McLendon Of Florence county
and P. A. Wilcox, Esq, Of Florence.
requesting him to order the Timmons-
vile Guards, now at Florence. to be
sent to Marion at once for the further
protection of the two negro rapists
now incarcerated in the Marion jail.
The governor Immediately wired the
authorities of the Atlantic Coast Line
to furnish the Timmonsville Guards a
special train to take them to Marion,
declaring at the same time his deter
mination to do all in his power to pre-
vent a lynching. A telegram was also
sent the captain Of the Timmonsville
Guards ordering him to take his COM
pany to Marion on the special train
provided for their transportation.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-07-26

Fire insurance experts report that
the last year has been one of great
fire losses. They think the moral
hazard" as the risk Of people burning
their own property to get the insur-
ance money is called, was probably
smaller than usual on account OF
good times. When buildings are pref
ty we'll occupied there is less tempta-
ton to commit the ottense than in a
period of stagnation. Just now, cleo
tricity comes in for good share of
the blame for fires. AS cause, it op-
crates for the most part out of sight,
behind walls and under floors, and
where the evidence of its work per.
ishes in the flames.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-07-26

The monetary value to small COM
munity Of the presence of great
university is aptly shown in figures
collected by the statistician of the
senior class of Yale. During the four
years stay of these young men. num-
bering 327, they have spent million
and quarter of dollars. The grand
total for the university may be esti,
mated on this basis, with an enroll
ment for the four classes Of 251I. The
value TO local business Of the sums
stated and suggested lies chiefly in
the fact that they are made up Of
innumerable and steady small expend,
itures. New Haven can afford to
wink at the pranks Of the Youngsters,
Mt the rate of some S2,500,000 year
distributed among the shopkeepers.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-07-26

Pekin Is of little interest to a busi-
ness man. There are no foreign stores
of any account and no manufacturing.
Ruin, filth and the direst poverty are
everywhere evident in this, the dirtiest
city in China. Minister COnger ex-
pressed the hope that more American
business men will soon awake to the
opportunities for them in China. He
SAYS it is not pleasant to sit idly by
and see the English, Germans and
other European people furnish all the
machinery and manufactured goods in
Pekin. American products are as hard
to find in China as the proverbial
needle in a haystack.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-07-26

According to our Paris correspond
ent there is a tendency in the French
fashion centre to bring about a re-
vival Of the hoop skirt or crinoline.
states the Dry Goods Economist.
Considerable uncertainty seems 10
prevail as to whether the revival can
be effected or not. We hardly think.
however, that such cumbersome and
ridiculous fashion could be adopted
in these days Of common sense dress.
even in Paris, and we are satisfied
that the athletic go-ahead American
woman is not going to handicap her
self by a return to the enormous bal
loon skirts Of forty years ago.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-07-26
Anderson's Confederate ronumen..

Anderson, Special.-The design for
the Confederate monument is now on
exhibition. The monument will be 80
feet high. A soldier in private's uni
form will surmount the shaft. The
east die of the pedestal will be given
to an inscription to be selected by a
committee of the Sons OF Confederate
Veterans. On the west side will be a
list of the most important battles in
which the soldiers from this county
fought. On the second die will be cut
a representation of stacked arms with
the monogram &c. S. A." and below
in large letters Our Confederate
Dead" 1t is hoped to lay the corner
stone next Thanksgiving day and un-
veil the monument June 10, 1901.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-07-26

With reference to China the situ-
alton has changed with such nations
as Russia and Germany. AS Cecil
Rhodes called the British flag great
commercial asset" so the foreign
offices are coming to regard the mis-
sionary in China as great political
asset. The killing OF one Of them is
worth a seaport. The slaughter OF
half q dozen may be worth a whole
province, observes the Louisville
Courier Journal.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-07-26
At Chesterfield.

Cheraw, Special.-The-e were about
coo or 800 farmers at the court house
at Chesterfield to hear the candidates
TO-: State offices. This is w. D. EvensN
native county. Mr. Berry married in
this county, and Pet grew came from
an adjoining county. Barney Evans
sailed into w D. very vigorous. May
field spoke as usual. Wharton was not
here.
The speeches for lieutenant govern
or were about the same as usual. Mr..
Derham was quite unwell and remain
ed at Cheraw. Mr.. Brooks was not in
good form either McMahan reioined
the campaign and met his opponent,
Capers. Capt. Jennings was at the
meeting. but DR.. Zimmerman was not.
Solicitor Johnson and his opponent,
Senator Brown. spoke.
For the first time in the campaign
national issues were discussed, and
then briefly. Strait set the pace in the
contest for his old seat in congress,
now occupied by D. E. Finley, and the
latter kept it up. Both advocate the
hdIlSdS Slty platform.
McSweeney read letters from his
constables, his own appointees, to
prove his record. Patterson was
slightly applauded. McSweeney made
q stronger speech than usual and was
very well received He is running on
his record. and If it is not creditable
he does not want to stand. He declared
that the mayor Of Charleston and the
police are trying to do their duty by
the dispensary. There was not much
enthusiasm in the meeting until Pat
terson interrupted Col. Hoyt in his
speech. The colonel replies spicily and
the crowd cheered him.
Col. Hoyt said Tillman had rebuked
McSweeney at Bennettsville. Tillmap
has the technical right to meddle in
this race, but it is not expedient. Ben
had come into the campaign to single
out some candidate. Why not take
Watt? He could make new platform
to suit Ben and would rails hell on
Chicago's street to perfection. G.
Walt gave new definition Of himself.
II am kind of business man and
statesman combined"
Gary was received with applause. He
and McSweeney received flowers. Gary
made his same speech, except to allude
the Robinson bill, the local opinion bill
which Col. Hoyt had charged him with
not supporting. He showed copy Of
the bill to Col. Hoyt and called his
attention to the fact that it proposed
to abolish the State dispensary, and
for that reason he had not supported
it. He had thought that Col. Hoyt
would have the fairness to make this
statement but he had not done aim
the justice to do SO.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-07-26

on the board there was not a passen-
ger train going through Darlington.
The board had this matter changed.
The Atlantic Coast Line had been
charging local rates on all commodi-
ties. The commission reduced this
rate % per cent.
The rate on brick had been lowered
and Darlington had profited by it. He
was applauded when he said that
Barney talks about his fighting stock
and yet never went to Cuba until the
war was over. He had been con-
nected with a rotten administration
in Republican postoffice so no Won
der he smells something rotten in the
railroad commission.
Col. Wharton could not claim to
have helped make Darlington hon.
ored, but he had served his State and
his county in war and in the legisla-
ture. He was applauded.
Maj. B. 2. Evans was received with
applause. Barney said that he had
never flinched in time Of war or peace.
He had awaited orders to go to Cuba
in the cavalry, but they had not been
called out. Where was W. d. Evans
during the civil war? He was not
running on w. DIS demerits, but on
his own qualifications. He charged w.
D. Evans with betraying the Alliance
when he was president by running one
Of the biggest stores in Marlboro coun-
ty. The fertilizer factory at Darling
ton is in the hands of the trust be-
cause the local freight rates were too
high. The rate on tobacco is detrl-
mental to Darlington.
1t was then about f$30 o'clock and
Senator Tillman wanted to speak so he
could get off on the train. Col. Hoyt
was not in the audience,
Senator Tillman was received with
applause He had always received
the support of this county. He wanted
the people to see how fat he is get
ting. People grow fat on abuse and
pap. He had worked for every cent
he gets.
From some words uttered here some
might be led to think that he is med
ding. That old gag Of coat-tail swing
ing has been heard again. He had
never posed as boss. He had al
ways led the people in the way the!
wanted to o. Col. Hoyt is an honor
able man, who bears upon his person
the scars of battle But he ought not
to object to Tillman's differing with
him on public issues.
Mr.. Ellison Capers followed Sena-
tor Tillman. He said that McMahan
had crammed summer school down
the throats of the Darlington people
If elected he would let the county su-
perintendent have the responsibility
of running the summer schools, and he
would help the county superintendent.
He went to the State summer school
and found three out OF four OF the
teachers failures.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-07-26

Returns just issued by the British
Board Of Agriculture are dismal read
ing for the English farmer. From
them it is learned that the ever in
creasing importation of dead meat
to the United Kingdom has
reached the daily average OF
over 2300 tons, while wheat
butter, eggs, rabbits and game have
all enormously increased in the extent
of the importation. The foreign pro-
ducts being almost invariably cheaper,
the farmers are confronted with the
prospect of eventually having no home
market. For these conditions the
Board of Agriculture suggests no rem
edy.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-07-26
SupplieS for Militia.

Gov. McSweeney has been notified by
the war department that this States
requisition for supplies for the militia
forces had been honored and that sup
plies worth in the aggregate $5,7SS.93
would be SHIPPED at once. These sup
plies include about 800 blouses, with
caps and leggings. The new materials
will not be obtained before they are
needed. Several companies OF the
Passenger Train Wrecked a,,.?