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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-19
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GARRETT q BINGHAM,
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAw.
Do efvil And criminal practics.
Once n Meeeier euiidinE. opDosiss eoort
JOSEPH p. MULLEN, :.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law.
0nrnIEAL Law sPseIALxx.
inSt6n; caarf 81 cisins: eonrs OF sppeais,
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court house Ardmore I. 4.
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ATTORNEYS AT Law.
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
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poTTRRF a BOWMAN,
ArroRNRYs AT LAw.
once. upsta,rs IN the Hardy euiidins'
Ardmore. I. T. ~.s. If.- ...a
PATRICK Z. WILHELM.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Two doors wess OF First National Bank.
PHYSICIANS.
DR. r. II. BAILEY.
Practice limited to Diseases of the
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
ohcs over ldwards' Drag store. Gaines
vile. Tex. Telephone No. 81.
DR.. =. e. oHIvERs,
PHYsICIAN AND sUzesoH..
ones IN cruos hullding. omoe hours
% Sssi6sScs "a a . fh0as II o; % iSs. Once phons %.
walter Hardy. 30. MeNses.
Res. Phone o. Res. Phone Ii.
HARDY d McNEES,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
once hours, 80 10 Il .. N, 70 D. m. and
8 to D. NJ; sundays. 10 @ II q m and 20 I!
drug store. corner Main and Caddo streets
| 3. Booth. J. =. Booth
BOOTH g. BOOTH,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
once hours 10 20 u .. m. . 20 4p. N Rss'
idence phone 1. once phone e.
r. p. Won KELLER, II. D.,
SUReE6N, OCULIsT AND
| PHYSICIAN.
Special attention given Co surgery, dis
eases Of the eye. ear. nose and throat. an
diseases OF women
once over Bonner q Bonnsr's drug store
rooms and ..
G. L. DoREMUS, N, D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
once over Bonner Bonner. Phone L.
! Once hours 8 TO IL q. m. to D. m.
DIR. J. w. SMITH,
PHYsICIAN AND SURGEoN.
ONCE hours 10 to IL q. M, 2to4p. N
German building.
residence Phone IA once Phone G.
,. W. MOFFETT.
PHYSICIAN AND SURG EON.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
NAVAL counrMAnrIAL.
Eight Members of the Texas Crew
Convicted.

Washington. May s4-Judgo Advocate
General Lemly has received the records
OF the courtmartial which tried eleven OF
the sailors Of the battleshp Texas on
charges OF striking person In the navy"
and conduct to the prejudice OF good or
der and discipline"
James Fancy. coxswain John Romayne,
ordinary seaman. and William McCulloch,
apprentice. we're acquitted and +. l.. Nc
Intyre and Charles T.. Burke. landsmen;
Michael Byrnes and Joseph G. Murphy
apprentices; Homer u. Ellerid and Al
fred Schaefier. seamen. and Thomas Cro-
min and William II. 0'Neill, composers,
were convicted.
Those convicted were sentenced to I'M
prisonment for terms ranging from six
TO eighteen months and will be confined in
the naval prison at Boston.
Secretary Long and Judge Advocate
General Lemy joined in the statement
that there was nothing approaching mu-
tiny aboard the Texas. Nor was any ono
fatally injured on the ship. The affair
grew out OF the effort OF the master at =
arms to arrest a drunken sailor at Gras-
sey Bay. Bermuda. several weeks ago,
The men convicted endeavored TO free the
prisoner from the master-at- arms and a
marine sergeant and in the souffe the
form er was cut about the head.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
THE BoER ENJOYS.
Their Itinerary Not Yet Arranged
Considering OffcinI Address.

Washington, May THE plans of cam
paign of the Boer peace commissioners
have not vet been fully outlined They
probably will remeSn in Washington until
Tuesday after which they begin tour
of the West, as has been nreviouSy init
mated
Mr., Fischer of the delegation is now
busy outlining the itinerary. but he said
today that II was too early to give any
definite details Of that plan. Mr. Vessels,
one OF the members, who speaks good
English, probably will go to Bridgeport
on Saturday night with Representative
Lentz OF Ohio 20 address pro- Boer meet
ing there.
The delegates have not decided whether
or not they will issue an official state
ment before leaving Washington. They
feel that under the circumstances this
would be a delicate undertaking and no
matter how carefully II was worded, would
be liable TO MISREPRESENTATION Therefore IL
is quite probable that their statements
VIII be confined to whatever addresses
they may make II the pro- Boer meetings
when are being arranged for their coming
tour OF the country.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
TURKISH ADMIRAL ARRIVED.
Ia Here 10 Purchase Cruiser for His
Government.


Government.
Washington, May 2i.-Admiral Ahmed
Pasha of the Turkish navy arrived In
Washington last night. He confirmed tho
report that his visit is for the purpose Of
making arrangements for the purchase OF
cruiser in the United States for the
Turkish government. The admiral ex-
pressed himself as being surprised at tho
statements which have appeared in the
press that his mission here was a dlplo-
matte as well as business one and added
that the Turkish government has a min
lister here who attends to all diplomatic
matters. His mission here. he declared.
was a technical and professional one and
was for the purpose OF obtaining intorma-
tion regarding the construction OF a ves-
sci for his government He already has
visited the National armory works at
Springfield, Mass, and engineering works
at Hartford, Conn. and expressed him
self as highly pleased at what he saw at
those places. our facilities in those lines
he regarded as equal II not superior to
any in existence In England or the con
tinent
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
WILL BECKHAM RETALIATEl
State of Indiana VIII Ask Hi
Honor IA Requisition,

indianapolis. Ind. May 24.-The Stil
Indiana will be called upon tomorog
ask two favors OF Governor Beckhs1
Kentucky. Governor Mount will AJAX
TO honor a requisition for the return
man to this State who is wanted ID Y
renee, and Adjutant General Gors
request that he permit body Of al
soldiers to this State TO pass thr1
Kentucky. A company Of soldiers LODI
at Madison. Ind, belonging 10 The
tional Guard, desires to particiaa'e \
demonstration at Louisville. KY. %
or of the Confederate soldiers. ron
ing the usual custom, Adiutant Gsl|
Gore will ask permission OF Goye1
Beckham to permit them to pass tnr1
Kentucky on their way to Loulsyllle|
The Marion club, republican orsa1
ton, gave a smoker tonight at vhlc'|
S. Taylor and Charles Finley wersl
guests OF honor. Both made speelj
Mr.. Taylor said there is at presea,I
such thing as justice In kentucSy sl5
could see no Improvement in the ~
He explained the situation at lsns'A
Finley urged the club to never iorss'|
sacredness of the ballot. He san
trouble in Kentucky was from Il
this. He thanked republicans lof "
shown him at the time Of his arrea
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
RIOTING AND BLOODSHED
Three More Men Shot in st. Louis, Onc oil
Whom Is Dying.
GOV. STEPHENS BLAafs THE POLITICIANS
Accuses Coterie of Democrats of
Fomenting the Troubie--Snys the
Disorder Must Cease.

ST. Louis, May 2i.---rrhe rioting and
bioodshed OF yesterday In the street car
strike gave way today to comparative
peace and quiet At night however. the
status Of affairs suddenly veered and a
repetition OF yesterdays events was wit
messed.
at o'clock tonight a car, presumably
station for the railway shed in the far
western section OF the city. When the
car reached the intersection OF Park and
Compton avenues 1t was stopped by big
mob OF strike sympathizers, who made
hostile demonstration. AS soon as the cat
the crowd with a regular fuslllade. John
:. Harding, a striking motorman. was his
by a bullet and will probabiy die before
daylight. Donald Watts. another striking
motorman received a serious bullet wound
and bystander, name unknown, was
slightly wounded
Governor Stephens. who is in the city
talked freely OF the strike situation He
said.
Il am satisfied that the trouble along
tho street car lines and the whole spirit
VI WnlNO l HHu pItNbilb so IhTBtiN
in the city Of ST Louis at present Is be-
ing fcmented and extended by the ma
chinations Of a certain cotere of demo-
cratic politicians, who hope by their
course to In some manner make gains In
the approaching party primaries This
element is sending speakers 10 meetings
held to express sympathy for the strikers
all over the city and II not counselling
/ disorder Is at least materially encourag
ing it.
These persons are responsible for the
many efhgies Of myself and the police
authorities which / find dangling from
poles and trolley lines on many streets.
| II is as result OF their movements that
/ ! have received many letters threatening
my life should ] continue my duty and
provide officers to keep the peace.
II desire to say further that IT, as gov
ernor 81 Missouri. with all the power vest-
ed In that office for the purpose | can put
an end to the disgraceful conditions that
prevail in st. Louis. I shall employ every
iota Of that power. The riot aud disorder
or every unlawful kind must cease"
Fort Worth, Texas. May 24.-An agen
of the 81. Louis Street Car company hat
heeu here four days securing men to take
the places OF the strikers He shipped
out eleven men this morning via thu
Texas Pacific for st. Louis. Quite mum
Der were secured at alias and a who'll
carload were sent from New Orleans
day or so since The agent put up at thu
Metropolitan hotel. but refused to regste
and his name was never given out.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25

t,on from the government, requiring the
acceptance OF bank notes. The institution
has large assets, apparently, in London.
One hundred and Atty thousand pounds
sterling wore seized at Capetown ana
E25,O00 at Durban.
Mr.. Lucan, chairman OF the London
committee of the bank, says:
Tho Tranevaal government 10 laying
hands on every ounce OF gold II can ind
in the country. The government mas
nothing to lose and everything to gain
thereby. Financial circles here are IN
terested in many indirect ways. especially
as to whether the Transvaal's /. o. us
Will be redeemed"
The Birmingham Argus, which keeps in
pretty CLOSE touch with the colonial Of
Ace. says: I'VE understand that general
election will be ordered. The government
will aek the country what II wishes TO DO
with the conquered republics
The Lourenzo Marquee correspondent of
the Times. telegraphing Wednesday, says.
According to a private letter struggled
through from Pretoria, President Kruger
now favors surrender on the ground that
a continuance OF the war would ruin the
property OF the burglrers He has thrown
upon the commandments the onus os-what
course TO pursue.
'Civilian prisoners released at Pre-
toria report extraordinary activity dur
ing the last two weeks on the railway
from Pretoria to Petersburg. As maay
as twenty trains are running daily. and IL
Is possible that a large portion have been
used to move supplies northward for
safety"
The Daily Express continues Its alleged
exposures OF Dr. Leyd's use of the Trans
vaal secret service fund The paper
Brussels correspondent asserts that NIL
merous continental newspapers We're
hribed to the extent OF from EGO TO G2'
4 week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
SOUTHERN PREsByTERIANs.
Fund of ~. 100000 to lie Raised Tor
Educational Purposes.

Educational Purposes.
Atlanta. Ga, May 2i.-The Southern
general assembly of the Presbyterian
church will likely raise Twentieth cen
fury fund of 100000 to be used pr'n-
cipalIy for the endowment and establish
ment of educational institutions.
The special committee to which was
referred an overture from the presbytery
Of Louisville and one from T. u. Blan-
don. j. L. Vance and others asking that
the fund be raised. reported fayoFaoiy
upon the overtures. The report was dock
eted for debate.
After more than two hours spent in de-
batting the question of the secretaries sal
aries at the afternoon vote was taken
Of Major Hardie's position. which was that
the entire matter be left to the executive
committee and that the members be In
structed to use the most rigid economy.
The assembly indorsed the recommenda-
ton TO this effect by vote of % to 81.
After his reelection as secretary of
the board, DR.. Chester addressed the as
sembly, and among other things. SAID;
81 have Just been informed that you have
unanimously elected me to be your secre-
tary OF foreign missions for the ensuing
year thank you for this expression OF
your confidence. ] now wish to say that
have been Inundated beyond expression
at having been the subject of debate in
the matter that has been before you the
past two days.
But that there may be no suspense;
that this matter be settled here and now.
announce that will not receive any in
crease of salary that may he voted me at
the June meeting of the committee II
they should see proper to vote it,
At tonght's session Rev. Jean Knatz
d'Orole of the French Reformed church
addressed the assembly,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
CALLED OK nay.
All FcrrouRh hey Wanted Informa-
ton About New Note.

ZION AMOUR new note.
Washington, May e4.-Ali Ferrough Bey,
tho Turkish minister here. called al the
state department today for the first time
In several weeks and spent about iftecn
minutes in conference with secretarTHay,
His call was said TO be In the usual routine
of diplomatic duty and It is gathered that
the minister WAS IN quest OF information
as to the tenor OF Charge d'Affaires Girls
CONS note presented by him yesterday to
the porte In connection with the American
indemnity claims.
The minister has not yet arranged for a
presentation 10 the officials here Of Ahmed
Pasha. the Turkish vice admiral now yis-
iting him, and X Is probable that that
officer viii go first about his mission OF as
pertaining the resources OF Eastern ship
building concerns, going TO the Cramps
and then 10 Newport News.
II is said at the navy department that
the projected visit OF the United states
ship Albany 20 the Mediterranean has no
diplomatic significance whatever. So far.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
A JOKE ON AHMED.
Mistook the Shripers' Parade for an
Ovation TO His Tnrkahln.

oNHtton 10 his f'urEship.
New York, May 24.-The World, de-
scribng Ahmed Pasha's arrival In Wash
ington, Gays that as he was driven up
Pennsylvania avenue he exclaimed by
Allah, these Christians do me great
honor"
The envoy Of the sultan saw in the win
dows. in the fash OF electric lights. the
crescent and sword insignia OF his native
land, and on the streets the parade of a
multitude wearing the fezes OF Turkey
and its baggy trousers. II WAS like a
street in Constantlnople. He rose in the
carriage and bowed profoundly.
Down the avenue came band in the
uniform OF the Orient. It was playing
tho Turkish PATROL" and when It passed
the admiral clapped his hands with great
enthusiasm and shouted joyfully to the
musicians in his native tongue.
No one has had the hardihood as yet 10
reveal to the Turkish envoy that the ex-
hlbition was not arranged in his honor,
but was the climax OF the gaietles OF the
Mystic Shriners. who have been in very
active session for several days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
Pilots, Case Alarmed.

"aifesion, Texas. May q. Tho court Of
cNil appeals today entered an order affirm
ing the decision Of Judge stewart Of the
Tenth district court in what is known as The
pilots case The story % the litiranon
which has been in the courts for tho Ia,
t"fee wears. is in substance as follows.
number OF men applied 10 the hoard of
nllei commissioners for Galveston 10 h. az,
$50 Tor license 10 serve as branch
pilots. The board acting upon M oninios
rom the attorney general 70 the efect thai
me state statute does not require the ex
ANN Y. et-T Of any person for branch pilot
deputy pilot under a branch pilot deri,n.s
TO examine the applicants complainants
,ook the case before Judge Stewart 10 man.
Janus the board TO examine them for branch
the tatute, the Ease was Appealed ana ~
s sese.s,,lste court sustains the Judgment Of the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
ANTITRUST MEASURES.

Committee on Rules VIII Permit N
Vote to lie Had June 1 and =.
Washington, MAY 24--After comforting
with Speaker Henderson and the members
Of the COMMITTEE gn rules. Chairman Ray
of the house Judiciary committee today
introduced rule for the early cohsidera-
ton of the two antitrust measures. The
rule makes the antitrust constitutional
amendment a special order as soon as the
rule is adopted with final vote on June /
at p. m.
The antitrust bill is to follow imme
diately with final vote June at D. M.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
THE BoER RETREAT.
Their Late Position showed tnRt
They Were Prepared Ia Fight.

Kroonstad May 2i.--Although the Beers
retreated without shot their last posi-
ton showed that they meant to fight Along
the steep sides of the south bank were
cunnfngly constructed rifle pits resem-
bling the defense OF Paardeburg. These
pits extended for ten miles. A number Of
gun emplacements had been blasted in tbs
rocks and for seven miles the grass had
been burned in patches with view OF
marking the ranges.
President steyu Is telling the Free
staters that Lord Roberts original proc
lamation he's been rescinded and that now
all who surrender are sent to st, Helena.
For a mile on each side of the river
the railway has been blown NJ by dyna-
mite at every twenty yards or so.
Refugees from the Beers assert that a
strong anti Kruger party IA forming. Com
mandant Delarey is reported as saying
that continuance OF the war would be
absurd.
General Louis Botha was recalled by
an urgent summons TO Pretoria several
days before the British reached here, He
left Commandant Lemner in command.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25

fishing additional secretaries OF the va
rious church beneyolences so Tar as the
Freedman's Aid and Southern Euucas'onai
societv was concerned. The debate re-
sultiug in this action was quite bitter
al times, the race question being brought
out prominently. and once in the discus
sion one negro delegate accused anothef
Of uttering a falsehood. The convention
nj this became involved in apparently
hopeless parliamentary tangles and pre-
siding Bishop Nnde. in the afternoon ses-
sion, admonished the delegates not 10 TURN
the conference into a debating society.
The general conference voted TO aolousp
sine die at 1890 D. m. Tuesday next
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
nocr ENJOYS Dincd.

washington, May "a. Representative
William Alden Smith of Michigan gave a
dinner tonight to the Boer commissioners
Messrs. Fischer Vessels and Wolmerans
About fifty senators end congressman
were present, The commissioners made
iref addresses. Speeches were also made
by Congressman Hit and Grosvenor
These remarks were expressive of SYM
pathy, but were couched in diplomatic Ian
gueee, Webster Davis declared that a.
whole people of the United States beleve,i
in the cause of liberty which was repre-.
scented by the guests.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
CoLoRED METHoDIsTs.
Assignment of Bishops--A Texan to
Edit the RecOrder.

Assignment of Bishops--A Texan To
Edit the Recorder.
Columbus, Ohio, May 24.-The assigin-
ment of bishops and the designation OF
their districts was the most important
business transacted at today's sess on of
the African Methodist Episcopal confer
ence. The majority report OF the commit
tee on episcopacy was adopted.
Rev. G. E. Taylor of Brennan. Texas.
was elected editor OF the Southern Chris
ton Recorder to fill the vacancy csus ID
by the dsath of Rev. r. NJ. Checks Of
Atlanta Ga.
Among the assignments OF bishops are
the following;
Eighth District.-Bishop Tyree, Arkan-
sas, West Arkansas, East Arkansas, South
Arkansas, Mississippi. Central Mississippi,
North Mississippi Northeast Mississippi
conferences.
Ninth District. Tanner, Tennes-
see, West Tennessee, Kentucky, west
Kentucky, Louisiana, North Louisiana
conferences.
Tenth District.-'Bshop Salter, Texas,
West Texas, Northeast Texas, Central
Texas, California, Indian Territory and
Oklahoma conferences,
Twelfth District.--Bishop Smith, On
tar.o, Nova Scotia, Brunswick, Bermuda,
West Indies Cuba, Puerto Rico, South
America, Hawaii and Philippines
Thirteenth District.-Bishop Moore.
west coast OF Africa. .incIuding Sierra
Leone, Liberia, Gold Coast and Gambia.
Fourteenth Distriat.-Bshop Coppin.
South Africa,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
sTATn.

Corsicana oil producers suffer from the
actions OF the STANDARD Oil company.
Henderson withdraws from the con-
gressional race in the Seventh district.
Smallpox reported at Orange and Mount
Calm.
NJ. N. Reynolds. an insurance man,
commits suicide at Fort Worth.
Supreme court renders far reaching
decision affecting school lands.
South Texas Medical association to
make Houston It's permanent home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
FOREIGN.

Boxers" arc openly drilling at Pekin:
Spanish minister demands their sup
preston.
Spanish ministers at Washington and
London will retain their posts.
Pope Leo officiated at canonization cere-
monies IN Rome.
Enormous bazaar for benefit of war suf-
ferers formally opened in London.
Loving cub subscribed by Americans
Ambassador Choate.
First performance Of the Passion Play
was given at oberammergau.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
FOCAL.

List of the census enumerators for this
district.
The Mischianzs KarnIval nets tho Faith
Home a neat sum
Arsenic was prescribed for Mrs. James
Davis.
stenographers 60 have a moonlight ex-
cufsion.
The Bother Bros. brick building on
Main street said to be the first brick
building put UP In Houston.
]. w. Fallon will take the school CEN
sus.
Electrical inside workers and contract
ors still disagree.
Preparing for tho observance of Memo.
rial Day.
Fireman j. w. Miller receives a hand
some badge from Austin
City Health officer Dr. Massie goes to
San Francisco with Or. Blunt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
SUMMARY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS.
wAsHrNGTor.

Turkish minister called on the state de-
psrtment In search of information re-
gardine the new note.
81. Louis fair bill was reported without
recommendation.
House considered Alaskan civil code bill.
passing amendments allowing dredging
for gold at Cone Nome and prohibiting
arrest for debt
Amendments providing for increase OF
Sabine Pass lighthouse appropriation and
for survey Of tho Brazos were fayorably
reported.
DUTY OF the government to "our coll
onies" formed subject Of heated debate
In the senate.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
RACE QUESTION up
Negro delegate Accused Anoth.r -,
tttering n Fnlseboo,,

tiering Fnlsch0oI,
onleaso' May 2',-This was day OF
eifetiops' attended by extremely lively de-.
mates IN the Methodist general confer.
ehee. Agents of the Eastern aud Western
~, Dooh concerns werrnamed, the election 70,
western agents resulting n the retire.
men' OF Dr. Le"is Carts of Chicago over
whose management of the office consider !.
a. q le controversy has taken place samno,
u Pyle and A. c. Jennin~s '' eam ",
succession n,s candidates for the chi,.sgo sn n
cincinnati offices. and Homer Feten ana ana
S Ssw yoI Mains were reelected to the the.
FOLLOWING The general plan a, ,.,s.
tioa and consolidation VIZ o. uninca-
ference asSs 's foS.s the sessions ne eoa
retary OF the Epworth ies o,nos OF SET
sasea to allow another secretary ana s,, re- Re,
sunday School union. II ais y lsr the
reconsider it's action Of a wss,, p 70 sse,