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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
TO STRENGTHEN A BANK.
Stock in the Richmond Institution
Placed on a Sound Basis.

Ottawa, Kan, Nov. 6.-Arrange-
ments have been concluded for the
purchase by Franklin county men of
the majority stock of the Richmond
State bank, held by the Bankers Trust
company of Kansas City, which re-
Gently failed.
An order of the receivers, in charge
of the Bankers Trust affairs. made it
possible to secure the stock, and this
was quickly subscribed for by county
neutrality-suspicious. by Richmond
citizens. The Rich mond bank has done
a profita BILE business and until the col
lapse of the Bankers Trust company
with which it's surplus was deposited.
was entirely substantial. The new
move will place it on its feet in salts
factory shape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
ROCKEFELLER is TO BE HERE.
But 1t Is Not He of Standard Oh
Fame.

W. H Rockefeller Of Holton, ex-
president of the State Sunday School
association will speak at the Shawnee
County Sunday School convention to
be held in the North Topeka Presby-
terrain church. Nov. 18th and 14th, on
the subject of Men in the Sunday
School"
Several others of the state Sunday
school workers will be present, in
Guiding J. H. Engle, state president,
and Miss Bayless. who is authority on
primary work. Also Myron G. Settle.
who Is one of the foremost workers in
the state at the present time.
The program which has been pre-
pared by the county officers is one
that will tend to bring out for discus
sion some of the important questions
that arise In Sunday school work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
A NEW SAPP WITNESS.
Defense Claims to Have One Who
Will Aid Whitlow Greatly,

lola, Kan, Noy. 6.-Interest in the
Sapp murder case was aroused here
last night when it became known that
the defense was keeping in the dark a
witness who, it is said. would corrobo-
rate the details of the story of Samuel
Whttlow, charged with killing Miss
Sapp. The newly discovered witness
will testify, it is said that he saw Miss
Sapp meet Whitlow on two occasions
after night and heard her threaten to
kill him and herself if he refused to
elope with her. The witness will also
testify that WhitIow told her to give
up thought of any rash act. Whit
lows attorneys refuse to be inter-
viewed concerning the new witness
Whitlow's trial will be held in Jan
uary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
A WAR ON CIGARETTES.
Board of Education Would Stop the
Practice I'm Newton.

Newton, Kan, Nov. 6.-The board Of
education decided at its last meeting
to push the matter of an anti-cigar-
cite ordinance for Newton. The propo-
sition' has been before the board before,
it being reported by the school authori-
ties that the cigarette habit is more
prevalent among the youths of the city
than is generally supposed, and that
rigorous measures are necessary to stop
the practice. Superintendent Shirk has
a copy of an ordinance in force at En-
poria which is said to be very effective
and the city council of Newton will be
asked to pass similar ordinance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Coal Miners Strike

Leavenworth, Nov. 6.-Fifteeh men
engaged in construction work at the
Brighton coal mine went on a strike
Tuesday. They have been receiving
$50 a day, but claim this is not SUI
icient in view of the fact that they
are compelled to pay fare on the cleo
trio road to and from the mine. They
ask for $1.75 a day. and the owners OF
the mine have been given until this
evening to meet the demand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Three Arrests for Al1away Murder.

Chicago, Nov. 6.-Three men were
arrested in connection with the search
for the slayer of James W. Allaway,
the wealthy commission merchant of
Los Angeles, Cal, who was killed by
a burglar early yesterday morning at
the home of his brother, Edward ALI
away. The men gave the names of Joe
Wells, 80 years old; Edward Weber,
"a years old. and Frank White, 2S
wears old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Consolidation of Burlington Lines.

Chicago, Nov. 6.-The annual meet
ing of the Burlington Railway com
pany will be held here today. The
chief business to be transacted is the
consolidation of nineteen subsidiary
lines now being operated by the COM
pany in Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado
and Wyoming, having a trackage of
1000 miles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06

will be received by any bank which
holds membership in the association
and all banks stand responsible for
the payment of the notes. The new
currency will be issued by the indivi-
dual banks and will be secured by de-
posits of securities with the clearing
house. :.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Brewery Property Transferred.

wichita, Kan, Nov. 6.-PrJperty on
Rock Island avenue, valued at $2S,1OO
has been transferred from the An
heuser Busch Brewing company to
Adolphus Busch The property con-
sists of eight lots and the improve
ments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
/. M. PENWELL
Undertaken and Embdlmer.
61l Quincy Strsst.
Both Phones t03
AT THE THEATERs.

Talk Of Jove with his thunderbolts;
since the world began there has never
been anything to compare with the
power concentrated in the first class
battleships participating in the great
naval attack to be seen at Lyman H.
Howe's exhibition at the Grand Satur-
day, matinee and evening. What i'm
the forces Of destruction hidden in the
recesses of these floating fortresses-
forces that appaH the imagination. a
touch, a click q spark and with crash
of thunder, the death-de2ling torpedoes
rush from their muzzles to deal their
blows Of carnage. Straight and silent
they are shown speeding through the
water on their awful errands of des-
truct:on. Later on the quick-firing guns
are shown letting loose a hailstorm of
lead and steel-a discharge Of shot and
SHE'LL not to be counted by tens or
scores. but by hundreds and thousands
Ia storm no living thing can stand.
1t is as irresistible as the swelling of
the ocean tide or the hand of Death
itself. Ton thousands tons of dead
weight driven forward by the frantic
and surging through mountainous
waves, at a speed of 10 feet every sec
ond and with a momentum for which
there is no comparison-this is the
scene depicted by Mr.. Howe.
There will be presented at the Grand
Sunday, matinee and night, a genuine
aIl-colored minstrel aggregation known
as the Dandy Dixie Minstrels." The
company has been accorded the en-
dorsement of both white and coiored
patrons wherever presented in the
south. In fact the notices from the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06

jumping two bonds in two cases which
were against him. Some time ago, be-
1ore his case was called, Rakestraw
Went to California, it is said. He had
spent some time there and was going
through to Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
JUSTICE. NOT CHARITY"
Platform of Girl Elected Commissioner
in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City. Nov. CT don't be-
lieve in charity is the platform of Kate
Barnard, the newly elected commits
s1oner of charities of the new state of
Oklahoma. 81 believe in Justice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
A Bond Jumper Caught.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. Nov 6.-Sherim
Duckworth and Constable Roberts took
Jim Rakestraw off Santa Fe train No.
6 Tuesday. He is now.sfn the county
Jail, where he is being held on the
former charge of selling liquor and for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06

Capacity houses are the rule for this
week at both the Majestic and the
Olympic where vaudeville shows are be-
ing given which are as good in their re-
spective classes as any that have been
seen at these houses this year. Roberts,
Hayes and Roberts bring ont the laugh
ter and applause above all others at the
Majestic and the singing and dancing
of McCloud and Melville make the big
hit at the Olympic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06

Mr.. Hal Reid, the well known play
wright, was recently asked what he
considered the best play he ever wrote
He replied: The Cow-Puncher.' 1t is
new, original, a beautiful story, with
bright clean comedy and is powerfully
dramatic. W. F. Mann, who produced
It, has given it a company and produc-
tion worthy of a dollar show. 1t plays
a one night engagement at the Grand
on Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Ascot C,lrrencv at Ney

Asset Currency at New Orleans.
New Orleans, La, Nov. 6.-The
Clearing House association has decid-
ed to issue asset currency in denom-
nations of SIS, $40 and $50. The notes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06

southern press are most commendatory
for the excellence and cleanliness of
the performances given by this COM
pany.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29

To the Voters OF Carter County:
| am the Republican Nominee for
the Office of District Court Clerk of
Carter County, and, never having
aligned myself with any other politi.
cal party &c was not necessary that !
change my politics In order to get
the nomination. Ths nomination
came as a surprise to me, and abso-
lutely unsought.
| feel that my four years experience
as a Court Reporter and my knowl-
edge of the law better qualities me to
fiji the position. with credit to myself
and satisfaction to the voters of Cart.
or county, than my opponent. If elect.
ed | will do the work myself and the
people of Carter county will not have
to deal with, or pay deputies.
My policy, If elected, viii b ecourte.
GUS treatment TO all and special priv.
ileges to none, ] only ask that the
voters investigate as to who is best
qualifie dior the position and vote ac-
ccrding to the result of fair investi.
CATION without regard to party affilia.
ton. II elected | will be Clerk of All
the people. Very respectfully,
29.tf FRED V. KINKADE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
IN RAILROAD YARDS YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON.
BOYS FOOT BADLY MASHED
Was Endeavoring TO Jump a Freight
Train--No Blame Attached
to the Railroad
Company.

The truth of the old German adagc.
That children who will not hear
must feel was demonstrated ycstcr
day afternoon when little Eugcna
Twyford twelve year old son Of W
II Twyford who lives In the southern
section of the city. had the misfortune
70 lose part Of his left foot which was
mashed off Yesterday afternoon at
3 80 O'Clock by the south bound local
freight near the pump station. while
cndeavoring to hop on the train
The railroad company is absolved
from all blame In the promises and
II any blame is To be attached It Is
due to the negligence of the parent
or parents who allow their children
TO run loose and play In the railroad
yard, and allow them to jump and
and on moving trains.
II was the expected that happened
and such an accident has been looked
for for some time. except that the
accident yesterday was not as bad a,
what could have occurred. and In.
stead OF losing a limb, the little fel.
low lost only a part of the foot.
From what can be learned from the
little fellow, Eugene Twyford. OF the
affair yesterday afternoon. II seems
the boy wanted to ride up into town.
As the train passed coming up the
hill near the pump station Eugene en-.
deavored TO leap on the cars and ride
into town. and slipped, with the result
that one wheel of one OF the cars
passed over his foot, MASKING II on
The train was going at a good speed
so as to make the hill. and did not
stop.
The little chap was brought to the
city by some section hands on a hand
car and taken to a physician where
the foot was dressed. Engineer Geo
Robertson. who was In charge OF en-
gine 26l, stated that he was running
at good speed and did not know
OF the accident until he reached the
city.
For some time past boys lave been
in the habit OF jumping the train al
that point and riding up into the city
and getting of, and this boy failed
with disatrous results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
ROCK ISLAND TAX MAN
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM REPRE-
SENTATIVE HERE INVEST.
eating ASSESSMENT.

Lyman w. Rogers. representing the
land and tax department OF the Rock
Island system with headquarters at
Topeka. Kas. is in the city n repre-.
sent The interest Of the system In a
plea to the council to reduce the as
sessment placed ON the property Of the
company by the board OF assessors.
Mr. Rogers arrived hero yestcrda,
afternoon and will remain until his
work In this city has been completed
From Ardmore MIR. Rogers will go to
Pueblo. Colo. where he In company
with his father and t.o other repre-.
sentatives Of the Rock Island will look
after the irrigation Of l95 900 acres
Of land on the Kansas river While
in that section Mr.. Rogers will also
see after the affairs OF about $4,000
acres Of land in that section which
the company intends 10 open for set.
tiers
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
A LUCKY FIND
A FARMER DISCOVERS CEMENT
ROCK ON PLACE WHILE BoR-
ING FOR WATER.

F. NJ, Tucker, farmer who lives
about six miles east of the city has
perhaps a miniature gold mine on his
place in the nature of bed of cement
rock. Mr. Tucker has been drilling
wells on land for the past few weeks
and in going through the various
strata has found what experts declare
to be good fire clay, and excellent ce
ment rock and clay mixed. Yesterday
afternoon MIR. Tucker brought into
town samples OF this clay and rock
which was found at "A depth of about
fifty feet which looks like cement,
and has an ample supply Of quartz
rock In the clay looking substance to
verify the statement made by the OK.
pert who examined the first samples
brought in sometime ago, mention OF
which was made exclusively in the
Ardmoreite.
Mr.. Tucker says that the supply OF
this material is inexhaustible and can
be found at most any point OH the
place.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
At THE COURT HOUSE
THREE NEW SUITS FILED YES.
TERDAY AND TO-DAY WITH
CLERK OF COURT.

]. NJ. Atknson has filed suit for a
divorce against his wife, Emma At
keson. The complaint alleges that the
couple were married in the year 1889
I'd lived together until the year
1905, when the defendant deserted
the plaintiff and went to Texas, and
now refuses to live with plaintiff.
That the plaintiff mas always been
a good provider. As result of the
union two children-Reese, aged Is
years and Ralph, aged IL years
were born. The plaintiff desires to
secure custody of the children.
o. A. Simmons. c. s. Lynch and
V. Bronough have filed suit against
w. +. Wilmington for the recovery OF
20 acres Of land The land in dis
pute was part of the surplus allot
ment to Choctaw Indian, Virginia
Jones, and plaintiffs claim same
through a title secured from hei
after the removal of restrictions.
]. w. Nelms has filed suit against
w. NJ. Sorrells for forcible entry ant
detainer and damages to the amount
OF $50 TO secure possession OF certain
premises rented by plaintiff to de
fendant which defendant refuses tc
give up to the plaintiff.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
CLAIM THE CHAMPIONSHIP
ARDMoRE TENNIS PLAYERS is.
SUE CHALLENGE TO ANY CITY
IN SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA.

"Ardmore claims the championship
of Southern Oklahoma" was the state
ment made by several local enthusi
asts on the courts last night and II
was also stated that the Ardmore
team is willing to prove their title
to this honor at any time.
The fact that Ardmore lays claim
to the championship Is not the re
suit of chance, but because they have
defeated other teams on numerous oc
casions and have been unable to gel
others to contest with them. Anc
In view of these facts II was asserted
by local players that they claim the
title until some other team can dem
onstrate their title to H.
The territory included In the chal
lenge lies south OF the Canadian river
and includes McAlester. Chickasha
and other cities.
The local players have been put
ting in some hard practice and are
improving. The team that Will prob
ably represent Ardmore will be Max
well. Ramsey and Whitfield There
will likely be some out OF town trips
made the end OF the week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
At the Ajrdome.

The Matinee Girl company contin-
ues TO please large audiences at the
Airdome. The bill last night was "A
Night Out" and every member OF
the company sustained their parts.
Mr.. Russell, the leading comedian of
the company, is one OF tn best that
has appeared on the boards at the
Airdome this summer. Mr.. Russell
plays the part of Dutchman as well
as an Irishman. The songs are fresh
and the chorus Is strong.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
MISS KATE BERNARD


and defended each one and explained
each one To the satisfaction OF all
present and better than II has ever
been explained To the public OF Ard.
more before. She told what the OF.
fee of labor commissioner was insti.
tuted for and the purpose OF having
such an office for the protection OF
the laboring men. You cannot deny
the vast army OF laboring men one
lone office or representatives. She ex'
planned what she hoped to do when
she was elected by visiting the poor
houses, and jails and how she intend
ed to keep them In sanitary condition
She explained the corporation board,
and every thing that needed explain.
ing to the people.
She closed by stating that the hope
Of the workers and their babes de
pended upon the people voting for the
adoption OF the constitution and the
entire democratic ticket. the ticket
of the party that stood for the rights
of the working man. She urged the
voters to register and register quick
SO as to be ready to vote. Get busy
and get busy fast" said Miss Bernard
Following Miss Bernard. A. G. Cruce
spoke for a period OF about ten min
utes In advising the voters TO regis
ter and then come out and vote for
the adoption Of the constitution. Mr.
Cruce during the course OF his re
marks took occasion TO take the great
Mr.. Taft TO task for endeavoring tc
SOW seeds against statehood. He de
Tended the constitution, but the Who'll,
tenor Of his speech was for men tt
register.
Bill Freeman. the man OF handsome
mien. and fine form. spoke to the pop
ulace. Mr.. Freeman was eloquent II
his appeal to the voters to register
and then vote. He was profuse In hi
compliment to Miss Bernard.
The meeting closed with his speecl
after which the crowd was invited 4
repair to the city hall where a smok
er was given.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
| PERSONAL MENTION ;

c. II. Davenport OF Glenn was here
yesterday on business.
DR.. A. +. Focht is in Wichita. Kan.
sas on short business trip.
Miss Hufford Of Sherman. Texas.
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John Stone.
Mrs. Frank Bonner Is in Mirnra'
Wells on summer vacation trip
MIR. and Mrs VIII Prater are in
sherman. Texas. on visit
Mrs. Mcmillan and Miss Bette
Langley Of Madill were shopping in
the city yesterday
Mrs. Blassingame, the mother of
Mrs X. w Dick, has returned to her
home in Van Alstyne.
George |. Jordan. mayor Of wynne.
wood. was a visitor TO Ardmore last
evening.
Miss Mamie Hewitt Of Galveston Is
the guest Of the Misses Bennett on
ID street, northwest.
Deputy Sheriff j. w Horn Of JEFF
ferson county. Okla. Is here today
from Waurika on official business
Mrs. Sidney Mulholland Of Fort
Smith, Ark, who has been here on
"A visit, returned home yesterday.
Cecil b. Williams will leave tomor.
row morning for Abilene. Texas.
where he has accepted a position with
a cotton firm.
Mrs, ]. y. Ross and daughter. Lau.
ra Margaret, of Madill spent yester.
day with Mrs. w G. Ditzler. return.
ing home this morning.
Mrs. Monroe and little son of Fort
Smith. Ark. are In the city the guests
Of Mrs. u. r. Thomas on Hargrove
Heights.
Mrs. Maggie W. Barry has return.
ed to her home in Sherman, Tex.
after a pleasant visit to Mrs. A. C..
'ruce.
G. G. Gatlin Of Dallas, Texas. gen.
eaglanew., CcchrpheuerSciteth zbzb
eral agent for +. c. Dewitt & Co.
vas all hIuHloTe NlSltOT uO0dy. IN
case statehood is conferred on these
two territories, Mr.. Gatlin will make
one OF the towns in the new state
his headquarters. He has thirty.five
travelling men under him.
Bob Musgraces left yesterday after.
noon for Wapanucka where he will
spend several days with relatives.
G. l.. Holloway of Mansville, was in
Ardmore yesterday en- route home
from a trip to Galveston.
Mrs. Lille Freeman and daughter
Ruth. returned TO their home at Mill
Creek today after spending severa
days In the city the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Fount Duston.
John Ritter who has been visiting
his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Ritter.
has returned to Elk City, Okla.
Ed Hubbard, formerly OF Ardmore,
now of Chickasha was business Wis.
itor to the city today.
L. Lowe and wife are spending a
few days in sulphur.
Ollie Bailey is in Pauls Valley on
business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
MORE BOOZE BROKEN
IRBY GETS A TRUNK CONTAINING
TWENTY-FOUR QUARTS
THIS MORNING.

Another trunk containing twenty.
four quarts of booze was seized by
Deputy Irby this morning at the pas
senger station, and went the route
that booze usually takes, and became
art OF the $4,000 glass pile that
is kept in the rear OF the court house
lot
The trunk was a flat steamer trunk
was checked through from Gaines
vile to another point but got no fur.
ther than Ardmore. when 1t fell into
the hands OF the marshars force.
The day of the introducer Is past
and the glass pile is getting larger
every day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
COPY DELIVERED TO PRINTERS,
Printing Ballots viii Be Rushed
Burke Turned Down.

Ardmoreite Special.
Guthrie, Aug. 29.-The copy for the
state ballots 10 be used In the cleo
ton were delivered last might To
Chapman a. Verify of the Shawnee
Herald. who secured the contract for
printing. Mr., Chapman stated that
sufficient extra help had been secur
I'd to assure the completion OF the
contract In the time limit.
The election board Is considering
the contests brought by disgruntled
candidates. That OF Is. Il. Burke OF
Guthrie. who was defeated for the
nomination for insurance commission
er, was turned down yesterday. Nc
decision on the other two had been
announced today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
Notice City Teachers.

All white teachers of the city
schools are called to meet for three
one-half day sessions beginning Sept
4th at 8 a. m, High School building
for preparation toward opening OF
schools. Trustees commend such ac
tion. Blirs note books and aids to
course of study
29.5 CHARLES EVANS, Supt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
Santa Fe's Electric nead,,ohts.

The Santa Fe sy item is installing
electric headlights o. all OF It's freight
engines. This Is done to comply with
the law recently enacted by the Tex
as legislature. and inasmuch as this
division Is part of the Texas dlvl~
ion and extends from Cleburne "a
Purcell, II is necessary to place the
electric headlights on the freight
trains In this section of the country
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
lookl IookI

When down town for that window
with the "Lisk" grey enameled ware
In It, the best that's made. You will
find It at Stevens, Kennerly & Spra-
gins Co. 25-6
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
Former Residents Of Sherman.

Sherman, Tex, Aug. 29.-Walter
Ward and Mrs Sadie Ward, who lost
their lives in a burning building in
Oklahoma City were former residents
of Sherman. Before her marriage to
Ward in Sherman about a year ago
Mrs. Ward was Mrs. Sadie Barrett.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-29
lookl Look!

When down town for that window
with the "LisK" grey enameled ware
in 1t, the best that's made. You will
find 1t at Stevens, Kennerly & Spra.
gins Co. 25.6