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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
HOUSTON'S FEARFUL NIGHT
Thrilling Experience of a Party In
the Great Texas Storm.

a
the Great Texas Storm.
The fury of the great gulf storm in
Houston is we'll described by F. T..
Woodward of Dallas, who waited L.
hours in the Grand Central station at
Houston for a train which should have
started at 8 p. m. on Saturday, Aug. 6.
Says Mr.. Woodward:
About 8 p. m. the wind, which for
several hours had been blowing a
steady gale, increased in violence. and
signboards and awnings were torn
from their hangings and whirled
through the air. With about $50 9TH
ers. was in the Grand Central station.
which, standing alone, was exposed to
the full force of the hurricane. The
first strong gust was followed by a
sound of shattering glass. Several WIN
dows of the general Offices overhead
had given way under the almost ire
sistible pressure OF the storm.
This was the beginning Of a night
of terror. For seven hours the storm
ragged with unabated fury, and the roar
of the wind was accompanied by the
sound of crashing glass as one after
another Of the many windows were
torn from their fastenings and shatter-
ed. The crash of glass was soon fol-
lowed by q sound of ripping and tear
ing, which was clearly and distinctly
heard above the almost deafening roar
of the storm. Section after section Of
the tin roof was rolled up like a sheet
of parchment and carried hundreds of
feet.
ITO add to the terror and confusion
the electric lights suddenly went out,
and the building was left in total dark
ness. as was most of the city. Some OF
us moved toward the main entrance
of the station. intending TO seek other
quarters. but we were checked at the
door by the binding sheet of water
which was being driven by the wind
with mighty force and which lay be-
tween US and any place of refuge. We
hesitated between a choice of being
drenched by water or struck by a fly
ing section of roof.
"The choice was soon settled. As
we looked the roof of the Grand Cen
trail hotel was torn OF. many OF its
inmates rushing into the street. AL
mpSt SlIuuildueOuSly a yen went up
from the people in the Lawlor hotel as
the big skylight on top was torn loose
and fell crashing down the shaft. Soon
above the roar Of the wind and the
crashing Of glass a new sound was
heard. 1t was that Of falling brick.
Every one realized the gravity Of the
situation. but no one made a sound.
There was no shriekiug. no fainting.
MANY women were there. and ev-
cry one stood the OF deal with such for
titude as to lend courage to even the
faintest hearted man. Suddenly the
sound ceased. and 1t was soon learned
that the lower story of the station,
where all had taken refuge again, re-
mained intact. Then all felt sure the
building could withstand the storm.
And it did. But an inspection In the
morning showed it was badly shaken
and greatly damaged
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

Do not get scared if your heart
troubles you. Most likely you suffer
from indigestion. Kodal Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat and gives
the worn ont stomach perfect rest.
1t is the only preparation known that
completely digests oil classes of
foods; that is why it cures the worst
cases of indigestion and stomach
trouble after everything else has
failed. 1t may be taken in all condi-
ditions and cannot help but do you
good. City Drug Store, w. B. Frame
proprietor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

One of the sliekest swindling
schemes we have heard of is a set
Of men going through the country
with blanks similar to those of the
census taker, with a claim to want
some additional products. At the
lower end of the paper is a blank
space, under which the farmer is
required to sign. This blank part
is cut off and nice, neat promis-
soy note is printed in, filed out
in ink and sold to the nearest
bank. k.-Sedalia Sentinel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

DR.. W. III. Lewis, Lawrence, Va.
writes, 81 am using Kodsl Dyspep-
sia Cure in my practice among sew
eral cases of indigestion and find 1t
an admirable remedy" Many hun
dreds of physicians depend upon the
use of Kodal Dyspepsia Cure in
stomach troubles. It digests what
you eat. and allows you to eat all
the good food you need, provided
you do not overload your stomach.
Gives instant relief and a permanent
cure. City Drug Store. w. B. Frame
proprietor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
MECCA, ILL.,, Oct. IA, 20!

HECGAs 1il.t OCL. II, 0S.
Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, Ill.
Gentlemen:-I feel IL my duty to
express to you my gratitude for what
your wonderful remedy has dope for
me. 1 was completely run down
with a complication of stomach dis
orders. For ten months could not
work and was treated by three emf
uent physicians. One insisted upon
operating On me, declaring nothing
short of an operation for appended
tbs would cure me. A friend induced
me to try DIR. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin and from the first dose / be-
gan to improve and have not had
any tronble since. haYe gained 25
pounds in weight and am enjoying
the very best of health. / never
fail to say a good word for DIR. Cald-
wells syrup Pepsin, for 1 know
what it has done for me it will do for
'thers. Gratefully yours,
CHARLES CURRY.
Sold by W. B. Frame, Ardmore,
Davis and Oakland.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
A MOurnful Cargo.

San Francisco, CAL, Oct. 90
The United States transport Sher-
man arrived tonight, thirty five
days from Manila. via Nagaski.
She brought fifty three cabin pas
sengers, 467 sick, 1S2 discharged.
IL prisoners. IL insane soldiers and
AZ bodies.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

Happiness depends very much on
the liver and kidneys. The ills of
life make but little impression on
those whose digestion is good. You
can regulate your liver and kidneys
with Herbine and enjoy health and
buoyancy OF spirits. Price 80 cents
at City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

th-r- a. ,f-susan9s OF people suf-
ferire u.tet1 -ortures from piles
because -. popular impression
thai -. aa he cured Tabler's
Buckeye P ointment will cure
fhem and 81 patient win remain
cured ii 50 cents in SETTLES, rs
cents in tu'aes, * CITY Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

Torturing skin eruptions, burns
aud sores are soothed at once aud
promptly healed by applying De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salye the bet
known cure for plies Beware of
worthless counterfeits- City Drug
Store, w. b. Frame proprietor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
INDIAN LAND LITIGATION.
Disappointment Over Supreme Court
Failure to Decide a Case.


Failure to Decide Case.
Washington, D. c., Oct. 20
Much disappointment was felt here
at the failure of the supreme court
to hand down a decision in the
case which tine Choctaw and Chick
asaw Indian nations haye pending
involving the title to a large area
in both the Indian Territory and
Oklahoma. The decision was ex-
pected yesterday or today, but the
failure to hand it down indicates
that it will not be rendered until
the regular day for decisions. Mon
day.
The litigation has been pending
for a long time and involves the
title net only to large area now
known as the Wichita reservation.
but when decided, it will prob
ably form the basis of a set
tlement by the government for all
of the 1000, 900 acres included in
the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache
Indian reservations, and also to
the /, 500, 900 acres in Greer county,
Oklahoma.
Tt has been learned in the past
few days that the agents for the
Chickasaws and Choctaws are fully
prepared to restrain the govern
ment, if possible, from opening
the Kiowa. Comanche and Apache
reservations to allotment and set
tlement. The case in which a de-
cision is expected in the United
States supreme court has in its
merits the principles which these
agents seek to apply to the Kiowa
reservation.
There are indications that this
is not an idle threat to stop the
hand of the government in open
ing the reservation. but that com
petent and well know attorneys
have been retained and will take
the matter up in all seriousness.
The case now pending is the one
which prevented the opening of
the Wichita reservation when it
was in the same condition that now
exists in relation to the Kiowa
reservation. One of the attorneys
who is now in Washington in the
interest of the Choctaws and
Chickasaws points out the fact
that the court of claims in 1898
. gave a decision entirely in favor
of the contention of the Indians
against the government, and it
was this decision which prompted
the appeal to the United States
supreme court and prevented the
opening of the Wichita reservation,
with its $4,000 acres. although
an act had been passed providing
that it be opened to settlement.
Exactly the same claim is to be
made by the Chickasaws and
Choctaws against the validity of
any title which might be given in
the Kiowa reservation as has been
made in the Wichita reservation.
The Indians will claim that so
long as the government allows In
dian tribes to live upon the land as
tribes it is entitled to do so under
the treaty made with them. They
will contend, however, that an
attempt to give the Indian allot-
ments as individuals or to allot the
land to white men will be an abso-
lutte breach of the treaty or agree
ment which was made with them.
and they will resist such step in
the courts.
If decision is rendered shortly
by the supreme court in the pend.
ing case an attempt will be made
to make the terms of that decision
a basis for a settlement of the
claims in relation to the Kiowas
and the Greer county claims.
DR.. W. H. Lewis, Lawrence, Va,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
SPECIAL AGENTS RRMovED.
Two Indian Land Allotment Super
yisors-LompIalnts Against Them

Two Indian Land Allotment Super
yisors-LompIalnts Against Them
Washington, Oct. 20.-lt was
Learned at the interior department
today that the secretary had order
ed Special Agents Hawley and
Reynolds relieved from duty IN.
connection with the allotment
work in the southwest. Such ac-
ton was predicted in these dis
patches on last Monday. The ac-
ton is understood to have been a
direct result of the complaints
which have come to Washington
frequently of late in reference to
the manner of conducting the work
| on the Kiowa, Comanche and
Apache Indian reservation.
One of the men is alleged to have
held religious camp meetings on
the reservation. 1t is also report
ed here that one of the agents de-
lclared without reservation that he
thought the government had no
right to allot the lands to the In
dians." This agent stated that he
had conscientious scruples against
carrying out the law"
1t is also reported here that one
of the agents created much dissat-
isfaction in his camp by making
every man give him a title in ad-
dressing him and also requiring
that the members Of the surveying
party come to attention in passing
near him and salute him.
Mr.. G. F. Nesler, one of the de-
partment inspectors, has been
placed in supreme control of the
men, and it is understood that the
department will not assign two
more special agents to the allotting
work. Nesler has been found en-
tirely reliable in such important
government work and to him will
be intrusted the work of selecting
capable assistants in each of the
three camps already organized. 1t
is thought that the work will pro-
ceed even better than when the
special agents were in charge.
In some Of the Swiss valleys the
Inhabitants are all afflicted with
goitre or ''thick neck" Instead of
regarding this as deformity they
tseem to think that it is natural
feature of physical development,
and tourists passing through the
valleys are sometimes jeered by the
goitrous inhabitants, because they
are without this offensive swelling.
Thus a form of disease may become
so common that it is regarded as q
natural and necessary condition of
life. 1t is SO, to large extent, with
| Wu6L are CA1lCQ 0Im06wcb Vi WOmS4s
Every woman suffers more or less
from irregularity, liberation, debili-
tating drains, or female weakness,
and this suffering 10 30 common and
90 universal that many women ac-
cept 1t M A condition natural a Id
necessary to their sex. But 1t is q
condition ne unnatural rs 1t 10 un-
necessary. The use of DR.. Pisrce's
Favorite Prescription strengthens
the delicate womanly organs and
regulates the womanly functions, so
that woman is practically deliv cred
from the pain and misery which
eats up ten years of her life-be-
tween the ages of fifteen and forty
i've. "Favorite Prescription" makes
weak women strong and sick women
we'll.
One of the sliekest swindling
schemes we have heard of is a set
| oR NOV, r,o1rr kbr01rb %bo oon
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

In Mexico school teachers usually
have q cigar in their mouth. Even
criminals before the bar are allowed
to smoke.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

Anton abohm, living near Okla
homa Git, kicked in the face
b. a mule ssy week and is not ex-
perted to- r. Aar
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

farmers wife and her chickens is that
she fancies she can take out of herself in
daily cares and tolls what she does not
put back in the form of nourishment for
nerve and body. But she can't. Sooner or
later the woman who tries it breaks down.
The warning signs of physical break
down are, among others, headache, weak
stomach, flatulence. pain ID side or back.
difficult breathing, palpitation of the
heart. These are only some of the iu-
dications of a arrangement of the stom-
ach and organs of digestion and uutri-
ton. The one sure remedy for this con-
dition is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, which strengthens the stom-
ach, purifies the blood and nourisbes
and invigorates the nerves.
Mrs. Martha z. Barham. of Nevviile Prince
George Co.. Va, writes: - commenced to take
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery in June.
1897, also his Favorite Prescription and can
not express the benefit 7 have received from
these medicines. I was suffering with what the
doctors called chronic indigestion, torpid liver
and vertigo. The doctor did not do me any
good My symptoms were goodness in head
pains in chest and uneasy feeling all over
rundown and could not do any work at all with
cut suffering from nervous attacks. so wrote to
you for advice. You advised me TO use DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite
Prescription When ! commenced to use the
medicines I weighed only pounds, now.
weigh I4o pounds. ! thank God and DR. e.
Pierce for nv recovery"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

There are sixty two miles of tun.
nels in the fortified rock of Gibral-
ter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
The farmers wife who raises ehictenal

D raises cnicken4
knows that they
must have food
enough FIRST to
s satisfy bare
hunger, then
c n ough more
than h at to
make flesh and
fat before they
will begin to lay.
In plain words
you've got to put
into the hen In
the form of food
what you get out
of it in the shape
nf a0ue An Ill
nourished en-
lays no eggs.
The difference
betWeen the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-26
UNITED PREsBYTERIANS.
The GENERAL Assembly Begins Mt Chicago
The Rsvision OF the Testimony on
Secret sociotisE

Chicago, May ?4.-Thc forty-second
general assembly OF the United Pres
bytcrian church of North America
began here Wednesday. The opening
sermon was preached by Rev. 5. X.
Lyons, president of Monmouth col
lege, Monmouth, Ill. The greatest
discussion in the assembly will be
over the revision Of the testimony on
secret societies. Many members OF
oath-bound organizations are now in
the church. and il is causing trouble.
The report of the board of church
extension showed total receipts, in-
GLIDING balance May 1, 1899. were $685.
$50, and the expenditures Ss3,sso,
leaving S1O.O54 on hand May /, 1900.
OF the OIL congregations in America
200 reported as not contributing any
thing to church extension.
The report of the statistical clerk
showed that, as compared with lass
wear. there had been some advance
in all parts of the church. The addi-
tions by profession of faith and GER
tificates were larger. the removals
fewer: the number of adult baptisms
greater. and the contributions nearly
100000 more than in any previous
wear. But the net increase is still
"lamentably smalr'-only IL per cent
of the membership reported. The net
increase of all the congregations in
America was only 1,226.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-26
VALUABLE VASES SEIZED.
Ancient Ornaments Worth 100000
Now In Hands OF Customs
Omcers.

Two Chinese vases, worth $4,000,
were seized by the customs officers at
New York on the French line pier for
alleged evasion of the customs law.
The vases were the property Of NJ De
Mahlherbe, q Partisan dealer. The
vases are superb specimens Of the work
of an ancient dynasty.
The authorities learned in some man
ner Of the importation Of the vases in
to the city from China via Vancouver
and Quebec and located them at n stor.
age warehouse. N. De Malherbe ex-
hibited them ut that place to several
collectors, 1t is said, and asked SIC, 1000
for the pair. The vases were removed
o few days ago.
An inspector learned that NJ. De
Malherbe had secured passage on La
Bretagne. intending to 60 with his
vases to France. They weie seized just
before the ship sailed. NJ. De Malherbe
admitted importing the vases from
China. He expressed himself MS great
" shocked and surprised at what he
deemed his great misfortune in not bet
ter knowing the laws.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-26
TIME LIMIT ABOLISHED.
Methodist Conferences By . Decisive Vote
Throws Down tho Bars Regarding
Term OF Passionate.

Chicago, May 24.-With the election
of bishops and the importan: ques-
ton OF admitting women TO the gen
eral conference disposed of the
Methodist general conference Wednes-
dny resumed the discussion of the
pastorate time limit. Discussion was
mainly over the minority report of
tie committee, which provided for a
fiye-year extension OF the passionate
only on threc-fohrths vote of a
quarterly conference, and an amend
ment offered by Secretary Monroe,
substituting the word three" for
"five" in section , of paragraph 173
of the discipline, thus returning to
the three-year time limit, but with
the provision that the pastorate may
be extended for periods OF three years
by n majority report Of quarterly
conference.
The vote TO adopt the majority re-
port was 433 for and 23s against. Here
after, according to the amendment
to the discipline adopted by the con-
ference, preachers will be appointed
annually by the bishops, with no limit
on the number of years IL pastor may
serve one congregation, except the
limit imposed by his own ability and
popularity with his congregation. lie
will still be pilgrim and n stranger,
but now may tarry longer than five
years. Fraternal greetings were ex-
changed with the Presbyterian gen.
eral assembly now in session Mt st.
Louis.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-26
TOO STRONG TO WORK.
she Had Her Specially ana Could Not
Ne Induced 10 Depart
from 10.

A few days ago wcl.known Washington
lady, being unexpectedly bereit oil heT
kitchen assistance, advertised for colored
woman capable OF performing general house
work, says the Star.
The first caller in response to the adyer,
tisement was a mulatto damsel, bedecked
with ribbon and 6nery. From her airs and
eraces she might have been a graduate Of q
seminary. She announced that she haa mo-
ticed the advertisement and was desirous-
Of securing employment,
"Are you a good cook" inquired the lady
Of the house., n.,,v
"Are you good washer and ironerT was
the next query. ..,.
too hard on the hands," declared the caller.
"Can you sweep" the housewife then
wanted TO know.
"No," was the answer, and 1t was pos,
tive one. I'm not strong enough Tor that.
"Well, in the name OF goodness. what can
you do!" said the lady OF the house, exas'
perated. The placid reply was;
"T dusts"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-26
TELLS OF BAPTIST GROWTH.
Home Missionary Society Last Year COL
iec,ed 93ss.s:5 - Great Progress In
Church Building la 30 Years.

Detroit, Mich, May 24.-The second
of the group OF annual meetings of
the various missionary institutions
of the baptist church began Wednes-
day. viz: That of the American Bap-
fist Home Mission society. The oc-
casion was the .sixty-eighth anniver-
sary Of that society, which embraces
in the scope of its missionary work
every. state and territory, Mexico,
Cuba and Porto Rico. Daptists from
all parts of the United States are in
attendance. The report showed the
present force Is four times greater
than in 1850. During period OF 20
years the number Of schools for col
orcd people have increased from eight
to IS; the number of colored Bnptists
has expanded from 100000 to 1,SOO,OOo.
The socicty's church editice work
reached great proportions. more than
1000 churches having been aided In
this respect. The annual receipts Tor
1900 amounted to s5sO,7OO. The report
of the treasurer, Frank D. Hathaway,
for the year ended March 81, last,
showed contributions amounting 70
S229,50O and total receipts of $685.
s2j. The total disbursements were
S417,272; cash on hand, s9,6i3; debt
of the society April /, last, $4,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-26
Elrht unndred noer. Surrendered.
ASK TWO CONCESSIONS.
Gold Democrats Promise feaity to the
Ticket II Only Bryan aud Free Silver
Are Dropped.

indianapolis, Ind, May 24.-The gold
democrats of Indiana held an impor-
tant conference here Wednesday to
determine their position in the COM
ing campaign. Leaders say their pur-
pose to nominate national gold dem
ocratic ticket will be influenced by
the course of the Kansas City con-
yention. II no concessions are made
a national ticket will be put in the
field. Gold men have assurances that
free silver will not be indorsed by the
coming Indiana democratic conven-
ton. Resolutions adopted declare
that free silver Is a dead issue and that
1t is every democrats duty TO fight
Bryan. OF the administration the
conference says:
For principles in which we believe to be
McKinleyism we have nothing but abb
horrence. The Towering OF Hannaism
and spoilism In the thievery and corrup-
ton recently unearthed in the Cuban ad-
ministration make II impossible. as II
seems to us. for any democrat to support
Mr.. Mckinley.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-26

Arthur Edwards, a conductor upon
the Brooklyn city railroad, was ar
rested ut the instance OF his wife.
who charged him with tickling the
soies Of her feet until she was driven
almost crazy. The unfortunate map
admitted the tickling, but pleaded
that he had to work hard all day and
that when he got home ut night his
wife always persisted in being in bed
and asleep. He liked to see his happy
home filed with laughter and couldn't
think Of any better way to excite his
Nifs's liabilities.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-26
Secretary Roots Army Bill.

Washington, May 24.-After hearing
arguments for ten days on Secretary
Roots bill TO increase the efficiency
of the army by internal reorganizn-
ton of the staff, the house committee
on military affairs yesterday post
poned further consideration of the
measure until next Monday. This nc
ton is considered by member Of the
committee us materially reducing the
chcnces OF success. The opposition
expre,- sed by the heads of staff bu-
reaus has led TO several propositions
for n mod, fication of the bill. some
of which will take official form within
a few days,