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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18
JUDGE RUSSELL TAKES CASE
FROM JURY-AssiGNs REASON
CHANGE OF VENUE TAKEN
Robertson Case viii be Tried IN Love
~county-Dave Stephenson Is on
Trial Charged With a
Murder

Recent killings in this county whore
II seemed the circumstances did not
warrant such acts has led many to
believe that the mind OF the judge
and the jury in this term of court
the defendants IN ali eases of the
kind but that belief was clearly dis.
lodged this morning by Judge Russell
when he took from the Jury the case
of Ben Franklin where ne was charg-
ed with shooting Jonas Fooshee and
instructed for a verdict of acquittal.
In doing this Judge Russell said in
substance TO the jury.
Gentlemen of the Jury:
In this ease that you have Just
heard, you have listened to a marvel
Gus state of affairs, in that in "a pub
lie place in Ardmorc men have had
to fight desperately for their lives.
But under the case as presented to
this jury by the Witnesses on both
sides. the defendant here had to fight
desperately for his he. as It appeared
reasonably to him under the circum-
stances 1t always happens that the
siX-shooter is handy. In this instance
while the defendant had no right 10
have the siX-shooter. and the attend
ton of the grand jury will be called
TO that fact, he had the right to use
ii in his lawful defense under the
case as presented here.
The state has done it's duty in pros.
ecutins and investigating this case
1t has always been my contention
that the enforcement of the law Is as
much accomplished when you fairly
and impartially investigate a case and
discharge the defendant. II the facts
developed warrant it, as It is when
you convict the defendant. All the Law
wants is a truthful and honest result
from the case as made. Now, 1t is the
duty of the jury and the court and
the states attorneys to give men q
fair and impartial trial, and this has
been done in this case, no matter from
what station they come into court OF
whether they are ROBBED in episcopa
garb. SO | say. in this case, such 4
hearing has been had and II is ne
matter how much the circumstance,
that brought on this shooting are L
be regretted, how much the existenc,
of these facts are to be deplored in
city like ArdmOre. yet the evidence
shows conclusively to my mind her
that the defendant has told the at
I solute truth as TO how this thing oC
CURED. | say that in his behalf. hi
evidence has impressed me with be
I ing true and that being so, | woul
never let a verdict stand where, 4
my opinion, the evidence did not su'
tain IL. | could not let it rest tina
, way, no matter who was involved an
I don't believe hat this jury woul
convict this man on this evidence.
1T is evident TO my mind, also
y believe to this jury's that the state
8 witnesses here, while they may hay
started out on a different line at III
outset OF this case, they have put
D different color TO it here, they no
seek TO mollify their evidence
, every way. but whether 1t has bee
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18
ROBERT WATTS ARRESTED
DEPUTY LANDRUM HAD CHASE
OF HALF MilE-WEAPoN WAS
FOUND ON THE PRISONER.

Deputy Sheriff Landrum went to
Baum yesterday and returned at
night rewarded for the days work
bv the arrest of Robert Watts
who had been indicted by the grand
jury of Carter county. Watts has
been in several scraps and Mr..
Landrum really expected trouble in
effecting his arrest. However, Watts
made a run for liberty and a dash
of a half mile vas INDUCED in by
the officer and the man he wanted.
Finally Watts was persuaded that
the best thing he could do was to
hands up and accompany the officer
into town, where he was placed in
the county jail. Wlcn arrested
Watts was armed with a pis,ol.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18
Wants DISABILITIES Removed.

Harry X. Allen. as the next best
friend of Martin Franklin Turner has
filed a petition in the office of the
district clerk asking that the court
remove his disabilities on account of
his not being of lawful age so that
he may transact his own business. The
petitioner alleges that Turner's faith.
er is in the county jail, that he has a
farm which is his own property and
he has business to attend to and needs
the action of the court to make his
transactions legal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18
County Commissioners.

State OF Oklahoma. Carter County, SIS,
The Board OF County Commits sioners
of Carter County Oklahoma. are here.
by called to meet at their office in
Ardmore, Oklahoma on Friday, No
vember 90, 1908, for the purpose oI
taking up the county weigher propo
sition, pay election expenses and jury
fees, and any other business that
may come before the Board.
Witness my hand and seal this IN,
10th day Of November, 1908.
VIM. -. FRAME.
1S-wI County Clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18
Notice. K. of P's.

There will be the regular meeting
Thursday night, 18th inst, and the Of
ficers urge that all members be pres.
ent as there will be nomination of Of
ficers for the next term.
WIN. II. BERRY, c. c.
p. b. ADAMS. X. of r. & S.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18
REFERENDUM AMENDMENT
REFERENDUM LEAGUE CLAIMS
THIS WAS THE ONLY AMEND
MENT THAT CARRIED.

Jefferson City. Mo, Nov. IS
representative of the Referendum
League. Who has tabulated the re-
turns on the constitutional amend
ment, declares that the referendum
amendment won by about 10000. but
that all Of the other amendments
were lost.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18
Marketinu Corn.

S. J. Hood was in the city today
with corn. which he sold at so
cents per bushel. Mr.. Hood says
corr at this price is worth more
than cotton at the price 1t is bring
ing this fall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18

The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
A.. ]. Pulliam, who has been very i'll
with diphtheria, is improving, and
there is hope of her recovery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18

SO notified or not, I'm fact, in my
judgement the Defendant personally
in this ease has told the truth about
this transaction, and believe that to
be- your impression also, gentlemen
OF the jury, as reasonable men.
Whether this man, Jonas Forshce
intended to XIII this defendant with
that gun or not, is not the question
to be inquired into. The question Is.
did he have the right TO believe un.
der the circumstances that It was 10
mas Forshcc's purpose to kill him OF
t do him great bodily harm? while
| dcplore the fact that Mr.. Franklin
found II necessary to have a pistol
with him that day upon his person
why ne should do SO. | do not know
as | say that ought to be inquired into
by the grand jury of this county, be
cause under the law of this state he
had no right to have that pistol and
Jonas Forshce had no right either ia
have those guns, because the law all
lows no nan to carry even a shoI
gun except when in the act of hunt
ing or for that purpose. and | hope
country when men will feel that they
are safe without going around with /;
~HtN. Ia thor nnaLafu mr. "a Min
chester strapped to their backs. yet
as | say. under all the circumstance
presented here by this evidence.
feel 1t my duty 10 say to you to return
a verdict of not guilty for the de
PENDANT"
County Attorney Mathers Is beinj
assisted in the prosecution by J. w
Harreld. Assistant Attorney Matson 4
disqualified in this ease for the reason
that he was at one time employed b,
the defense.
Buck Hampton, charged with steal
ing Judge Pfeiffer's horse. has BEEF
found guilty but the court has no
fixed the punishment.
The case of Joe Robertson charge,
with the killing of Ernest Plyler
member OF the fire department, ha
been transferred to Marietta and /
sci for hearing on the tn of January
The ejoctment suit of w. G. Kendall
VS.. 4. Il. Davis and G. w. Banks wa
dismissed by the plaintiff.
This afternoon Z se of Dav
stephenson is before the court. Stepl
onson is charged with the murder @
Wilson Abram near Milo on the lot
OF November two years ago. w.
Johnson is attorney for the defense.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18

ID. j. Mostello and W. r. Cox. two
Of Ardmore's oldest citizens, are
both reported very sick. Each is
suffering from a stroke OF paralysis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18

Cascasweet Is FOR babies and child
rem, and Is especially good for the ills
so common in cold weather. Look for
the ingredients on the bottle. Con
tains no harmful drugs. Sold by w. r.
Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18
Benevolent Society.

The Benevolent Society will meet
with Mrs. j. C. Thompson tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18

To Cure a Cold In One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets. Druggists refund money IL
1t fails to cure. f. w. GROVES sig
nature IL on each box. 25c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18

being brought into closer relations
as one of the results OF the monthly
county fairs. All the premiums are
being distributed among the people
who live outside OF Ardmorc and this
feature makes the fair more popular.
First Monday is strictly the farmers
day I'm Ardmorc and they do not
have to compete with exhibitors who
live In Ardmore.
The board Of county commissioners
has made the First Monday the or
fetal stay sale Day in the county.
Farmers and others who have stock
for sale can hring them here feeling
assured that buyers will be on the
ground.
In the issue OF the Weekly Ard.
morcitc next week We have the
promise Of the First Monday commit
tee that We will be able to publish
the premium list. In the mean Tim"
speak a good word for Ardmorc's
First Monday. It's a winner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, All
modern conveniences, close il.
Phone 116, W. II. Roberts. 1Stf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18

The condition of Mrs. DR., Hardy
remains about the same. She is
still very sick.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18
lke'S Music Store
COLD STORAGE
MARKET

The fall season is opening up and
we have put on the market many
d%elicacies In the meat line. Below
we quote a few items and the
prices for same:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18
Holiday Sewing.

Place your orders now for any
sewing you may need for the holidays.
We execute orders promptly. Phone
662 Red. soft
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18

SEE THE NEW REzNoRs USED
WITHOUT STOVE PIPE.
1877 ARDMoRE SUPPLY co
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18

Buy your hat now while they are
going Sc cheap at Mrs. Bells. l7-s
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-18

SEE THE NEW REzNoRs USED
WITHOUT STOVE PIPE.
1871 AROMoHE SUPPLY CO
Arizona republican., 1908-10-06
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Bids will be received at the office of the Live Stock Sanitary Board of Ari- zona, at the Capitol in Phoenix, Ari- zona, on Wednesday, the 14th day of october, 1908, for the printing of (200O) two thousand volumes in book form, containing all the recorded brands and marks for live stock as appear of rec ord in said office Each book will con tain about 356 pages. more or less, consisting of 65 pages of owners in dex in double column, about 30 pages of reading matter, and about 261 pages showing the brands and earmarks, with name of owner. address. location on the animal and record number of the brand set opposite, being also in double column. The page will be 7la by 9 inches, of good stock, each book stiff bound in half cloth with leather back and corners. The copy is prepared and may be examined by those desiring to submit bids The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 LIVE STOCK SANITARY
 BOARD.
 By J. D. Carter, Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, |. s. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona, Sept. IT, 1908.
 Notice is hereby given that Robert H Woolf, of Phoenix. Arizona, who on September r, 1903, made Home stead Application No. 4702, (Serial No. OS97). for Lots and 4. and F 1-2 NV 1-4, section 1. township IS, range [, G. & s. R. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Five Year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the Register and Receiver of L. s. Land Office, at Phoenix, Arizona, on the 3Oth day of October, 1908.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 l.. NJ HOghe, of Phoenix, Arizona; Fred s. Tait. of Phoenix, Arizona; Albert Brommell, of Phoenix, Arizona; Tom Clarke, of Phoenix, Arizona.
 LYMAN w. WAKEFIELD,
 Register.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-06

When the evenings are eoeI
 And you boys begin to call Take her Donofrio's cactus candy
 And ySu'ro sure to bs if all.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-06

Donnell for Kodak Finishing.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-06
Piano tuning. Call up Redewilrs.

By J. D. Carter, Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16

a
Cent
all
o lone
OF
l S a
HI XMAS 1903 UNION STATE BAN
Evening star., 1908-01-26
DESCENDANT OF PIONEERS.
Funeral of Mrs. Drusilla Rams
burgh of Frederick, Md.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK. Md, January o5.-Mrs
Drusilla Helen Ramsburgh wife of Mr.
John Stephen Ramsburgh. whose death
occurred recently at this place was the
founder of Uniontown. Pa Henry Bee
son was the hubsand of Mary Martin.
daughter of the founder Of Martinsburg.
w. Va, and also granddaughter of Col.
Fairfax. Both Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beeson
were natives of Berkeley county Va
Besides her husband Mrs. Ramsburgh
is survived by three daughters-Miss
Mary c. Ramsburgh. Mrs. Jacob Rohr-
back and Miss d. Helen Ramsburgh; two
sons-Mr. z. B. Ramsburgh and Dr. Jesse
II. Ramsburgh of Washington, D. c. the
widow of her deceased son, Henry B..
Mrs. Laura Maynard Ramsburgh, and the
latter's four children-Henry, Mary, Helen
and Harriet: Miss Mary l. Beeson. her
sister, of Uniontown, Pa; one niece Mrs
Laura III. Stage, and two nephews, George
Stiles Beeson and Henry Beeson of Co
lumbus. Ohio
The funeral of Mrs. Ramsburgh took
ices were conducted by the Rev. DR. f.
r. !, Eschbach. Prof. George Edward
Smith sang ASLEEP in Jesus and Jesus
Lover of My Soul" and at the grave he
rendered abide With Me-" her favorte
hymns.
The honorary pallbearers We're Messrs.
Joseph d. Baker. Douglass H. Hargett
Joseph G. Miller and Judge John c. Mot
ter. The active bearers We're Messrs.
John II. Abbott William c. Birely. Sam
uel " Doll, Adolphus Fearhake, A. {.
McCordall and Allen G.. Quinn.
Evening star., 1908-01-26
Remarkable Christmas Editorial.


The Christmas holidays are here once
more and it is anticipated by every one
that they will have a good time. No
doubt many will be satisfied and will fully
upon the other hand it is opportune time
to warn the people of the pitfall that
they might fall in. If not you it might
be some of your neighbors or closest rela-
tives, which would cast a dismal gloom
upon the days that you anticipated to be
the brightest.
1t seems to be habitual habit for some
reckless deed to be done on that day
somewhere in our county. 1t can hardly
be accused to the mania our people
have to usurp the blood of their fellow
man. or either can ii be- accounted TO
some old begrudged feudist that wants to
see his antagonist bite the dust. IT can
only be accounted to the reckless drunk.
and the ambition of some of our people TO
use their shooting irons.
BY whole lot I'll. larger ma jolity of
our citizens are low bidiag and respect
the peace and dignity - our county and
sorely hurt wh"n I'll see the morals
of our county going t" the baG.
To such citizens WI want to make an
earnest appeal. that is TO take time by the
forelpek and use every means to avert
such trouble. If any should be brewing
III your locality.
Christmas is the time for all TO be
happy, and II Is your duty as private
citizen to exercise such care as will main
tain this stand.
1t is our wish a merry Christmas to ALL
Evening star., 1908-01-26
Life in Berlin.
From the War Cry.

From the war Cry.
Nowhere says Germany's yearly re-
port just published by Commissioner Oil
pha4it, "are temptations greater than in
the imperial capital. Berlin. where the
number of unemployed young men always
runs into thousands. 1t is mournful to see
how these young people continually go
under in the whirlpool of vice. But We
have eighteen corps at work in the Prus-
sian capital
Evening star., 1908-01-26
A Happy Thought,

From Harner's Weekly.
Stranger-''My friend why are you
swearing so?''
Cussfty-"Why? Because OF blank
fool of a doctor l got some pills for a
pain in my back, and the directions read
Take one half-hour before you feel the
pain coming on. :"
Evening star., 1908-01-26

The last seasons seal catch is the
smallest that there is any record Of. It
amounted to less than 6O00-about half
that of the previous year.
Evening star., 1908-01-26

An effort is being made to organize the
workmen of Mexico on the same lines
as they are in other countries
Evening star., 1908-01-26

The discharge of Corporal Daniel j
Hickey, Ambulance Corps has been re-
voked.
charged on their own applications:
Privates Heinreich Sodemann and VIII
liam FL. Walton, Brigade Band: Pri-
Yates David j. Amarn Bernard G.
Cooke. Albert P Doyle, William
H Fitzsimmons, Clarence VI. elliott.
William B Lowry. Henry Saffern,
George c. Talbert and r. F. Ward, all OF
the 1st Battery. Field Artillery: Sergt
Louis Sachs, Company c. 1st Regiment
Privates, Charles NJ. Kaiser and George
T. Brashears. Company A. 1st Regiment;
Privates John j. Essex and Thomas Rod
Evening star., 1908-01-26

Miss Clara Drew has sent out invita-
tions to informal lecture on the art
of Expression" by Mrs. NJ. Landon Reed.
Wednesday morning next at IL o clock, at
her studio, 910 14th street
Evening star., 1908-01-26

Further arrangements have been made
by the executive committee OF the Cor
coran Cadet Corps for the celebration OF
its twenty-fifth anniversary at National
Rifles Armory February ii. The COM
mittee is anxious to send invitations TO all
the ex-members of the organization who
have been requested to send their ad-
dresses to Capt. Edwards. 1t is the IN
tention of the committee to make the
event one of the most prominent military
social events of the season. one feature
will be the grand march, and another the
rendition of the Corcoran Cadets March,
composed by Sergt. Edward w. Clements.
chairman Of tine floor committee.
Gen Harries and staff. Col. Urell and
staff Col. Ourand and staff and all the
battalion commanders Of the guard with
their staff, will be invited to attend. The
souvenirs for the men Will be miniature
rifles. and for the ladies sword hatpins.
Refre shments will be served.
Evening star., 1908-01-26

Mr.. John Philip Sousa and his popular
band of musicians are booked for a con-
cert at the New National Theater some
time in February.
Evening star., 1908-01-26

Arrangements have been completed for
the ninth annual indoor games of the
Athletic Association of the National
Guard Friday evening March -. The
preliminaries will be held Tuesday, March
"A The officers of the association have
prepared a program and nave issued a
circular OF instruction in connection there
with.
Evening star., 1908-01-26

Mr.. Felix GarziglIa and Mr.. Fitzhugh
Evening star., 1908-01-26

The music at the funeral of Mrs. Bris-
tol, mother of Rev. DIR. Bristol of the
Metropolitan ii. Z. Church. Wednesday
was rendered by a quartet composed OF
Mrs. Dayell Taylor Welch. Mrs. Dana
Holland. Mr. Roland Roderick and Mr.
Dana Holland. They sang two selections
Peace, Perfect Peace and abide With
Me
Evening star., 1908-01-26

The members of Company L. 1st Regi-
ment which won the recent competitive
drill feel very much elated over their
showing and. with their commander
Capt Edwards. are determined to wir
an even better percentage next year. II
is announced the individual competitive
drill for the company medal and the
George Boyd silver cup will be held to-
morrow evening after the regular drill.
Every member is eligible to compete for
the medal, but only privates may strive
for the cup.
The basket ball team will depart Feb
ruary IL on its northern trip. Capt Ed
wards is endeavoring to arrange d trip
for the athletic association team. He
has arranged for games in Orange. n j.;
Danbury Conn. and Middletown. Conn
Evening star., 1908-01-26

The members of the German Club were
treated to "A delightful program of music
al their last meeting. Among the mum
hers was violin solo. "Intrada (Bohm)
and "Cavatina" tSimonetti, Mrs Ella
Knight Ellis, with Miss Amy G.. Levitt
Al the piano. other violin solos were
played by Mr., Harrison. accompanied by
Miss Murray. his selections peing Hum
ereske' DvorakJ, and for encore "Cava-
tina tRanl.
Evening star., 1908-01-26

\ recital will be given at Fairmont
Seminary the Hrst week in February by
members Of the musical faculty, Mr.. John
Porter Lawrence. Mr.. Ernest Lent and
Mr.. Anton kaspar.
Evening star., 1908-01-26

Miss Franceska kaspar has returned to
the city from 'Hagerstown. Md, where
she sang in recital on Thursday evening.
Notwithstanding the disagreeable weather
she sang to an audience that filled the
hall to overfiowing, and local musical
critics were most enthusiastic in their
praise both of her voice and her artistic
singing.
Evening star., 1908-01-26

Report is made to headquarters that
the reorganization of Company ID. 1st
Regiment, is progressing satisfactorily.
more than thirty new members having
been enrolled since the LIST instant. 1t is
said TO be the purpose of the organizers
to make 1t one of the finest organizations
in the brigade. Meetings are held every
Tuesday evening at 9o2 Pennsylvania
avenue. w. n. Pennoyer is in charge.
Evening star., 1908-01-26

Miss Lila Ormond. contralto, one of the
soloists at the last musicale at the White
House, was the guest during her stay
in Washington of Mrs. Thomas Nelson
Boston she visited the Home for Incur
ables and gave an informal recital for the
inmates. repeating several of the numbers
which she rendered SO charmingly at the
White House, among them being a group
of English songs, He Loves Me" and
"DanZa,' by Chadwick, and Back to
Ireland" by Huhn. Miss Ormond is the
fortunate possessor of a beautiful con-
tralto voice. which has been well culti-
waited.
Evening star., 1908-01-26

At the Church of the Incarnation last
Sunday morning Mrs j. w. Bigclow was
the soIoist at the offertory her selection
being Gnuucd's 'The King of Love My
Shepherd Is" which she rendered with
great expression. Today the solcist will
he Mr. Karl Kerr. who will sing Bishop
And God so Clothed the Grass.
Evening star., 1908-01-26

Mrs. Josephine Esputa-Daly will give a
series Of musical at homes on SUNDAY
afternoons from > to ; O'Clock. beginning
today and including the Sundays in Feb
rudry.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-09-01
CARSON LOS
ES TO GIRLS
Score Of 6 to s in Favor
of Visitors. Game
Was Good One

The Boston Bloomer Girls Base
ball nine took the local nine into
camp yesterday afternoon by a score
of to 5. The game was witnessed
by couple of hundred people and
was thoroughly enjoyed.
Seven men and two girls constituted
the line up of the visitors and they
proved themselves to be pretty
good bunch of ball players or else
the locals became afflicted with stage
fright for in comparison there Was
nothing to it.
The crowd entertained themselves
by nameing the girl players who
took considerable joshing good ma
turedly and generally had come
back for anyone who thought he was
wit. The last two innings OF the
game was in favor of the visitors and
they carried off the honors without
any especial effort on their part.
The team travels in special car,
number 41144 and departed for Sac
ramento on last evenings train.