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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31
House Bill No. 324.

The following is the text of House
Bill No. 32i as finally passed and
signed by Governor Haskell:
An act to vitalize section 2S, of arti-
Gle and section 2S of article 8, OF
the Constitution of Oklahoma by pre-
venting the destruction of books, pa
pers, records and files of corporations
in this state and describing penalties
for persons who violate the provisions
of this act
lPe it enacted by the people of the
State of Oklahoma:
Section l. If any officer of any rail
road company or other public service
corporation, or of any other corpora.
ton, or any other person, in violation
of the provisions of Article ., Section
2S of the constitution of the state of
Oklahoma, shall refuse to permit the
corporation commissioners, or either
of them, or any person authorized
thereto to examine its books and pa
pers, such officer or otter person 80
refusing shall be deemed guilty Of
a misdemcanor, and each day such of,
ticors or other person shall fail or
refuse % permit such examination or
investigation. shall constitute sep
arate offense, and upon conviction
thereof shall be punished by a fine of
not less than Twenty-Five Dollars
($25OO) nor more than Five Hundred
Dollars (s50000l and by Imprisonment
in the county Jail for not less than
thirty days nor more than one year
Section ,. If any officer of any cor
poration in violation of Article >, Sec
ton 2S, OF the Constitution OF the
State of Oklahoma, shall refuse or
permit any person authorized by
books and files, such officer or other
person SO refusing shall be deemed
guilty OF a m,sdemeanor, and each
day such officer or other person shall
fail or refuse 10 permit such inyes-
tigaton or examination shall consti-
tute a separate orfense, and upon con-
yiction thereof shall be punished by a
fine of not less than Twenty-Five
Dollars CS25.OO) nor more than Five
Hundred Dollars Cs5OO,OO) and by inn
pr.sonmeut in the county Jail for
not less than thirty days nor more
than one year,
Section 3, Any person who shall
conceal, destroy or mutilate or at
tempt TO conceal, destroy or mutilate
any records, books or files of any
corporation transacting business in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31
Good for Everybody.

Mt. Norman K. Coulter, a promo
ment architect, in the Delbert build
ing, San Francisco. says: 81 fully
endorse all that has been said of
Electro Bitters as a tonic medicine.
1t is good for everybody. 1t corrects
stomach, liver and kidney disorders
in prompt and efficient maner and
builds up the system" Electric Bit
ters is the best spring medicine
ever sold over druggists counter;
as blood purifier it is unequaled
soc at w. B. Frames drug store
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31
TAKE YOUR CHOICE

Until April 7 will sell choice OF
eighty lots in Walcott addition for
$500 each. Twenty-six corner lots
to select from. You can almost make
your own terms. This offe. holds
good until Wednesday, April |. It's
the biggest real estate bargain IN
Ardmore. Apply on the premises.
1913 ARTHUR w. WALCOTT.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31
Race Suicide

as President Roosevelt calls II Is
not nearly the menace to increase
in population that deaths among IN
lants are. And eight out OF ten OF
these deaths are directly or indirectly
caused by bowel troubles. McGeef
Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea, dysen.
terry, sour stomach and all infant all
ments of this nature. Just the thing
for teething babies.
Sold by r. J. Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31

The University athletic association
decided recently not to take part in
the Oklahoma intercollegiate track
and field sports this spring, but to
arrange for dual meets with the a.
aud VI. college and neighboring uni
ver5ities outside the state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31

Advanced studeu in the depart
ment Of English formed a club which
meets regularly to discuss matters
of interest to students of English to
criticize and encourage individual
contributions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31
University News Notes.

Norman, Okla, March 3O.-Spec-
ial.-March p the School Of Music
of the University gave the opera.
Carmen, in the Norman opera house.
Miss Myrtle Sundstrom, teacher of
voice in the school took the title
role.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31

Several students OF the Science de-
partmcnts are to visit the Arbucklo
mountains soon to study geology ana
botany at firsthand. Mr.. Harry
Gage, one Of the seniors, is writing
his Bachelor thesis on tie Botany
OF the Arbuclilc Mountains.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31

In order to induce the people of Ardmore
to have their gas fitting done during the
summer months, before the rush of the
fall work, we are going to offer, absolutely
free, 100000 feet of gas on piping con-
tracts as first prize, $4,000 feet as second
prize. AS a prize on stoves we will give
free $4,000 feet of gas, and on lights and
fixtures prize of $4,000 #. will be given.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31

Professor buchanan is to lecture at
Yukon, April g. Professor Gould
goes to Goltry the same date. Pro-
lessor Meier at Ncwkirk the same
day. The lectures offered by the ex-
tension bureau cf the University are
in demand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31

The field and track moe- for NigA
Schools will be held at the Uniyersi-
ty Saturday, April 4.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31

In the first class game OF the sea.
son the Pharmics and Medics de-
fcatod the Engineers on Boyd Field
at baseball.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31

At a meeting Of the Science club,
March %, Prof Henry Meier read a
paper on the Application Of Astrono.
my in making researches in history.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31

Every dollar expended with us entities the
purchaser to one chance. The final
drawing to be left to the wishes of the
holders of the tickets. We will be clad
to explain this offer in detail to any one
calling at our store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31

Lawn mowers in all sizes at
STEVENS, KENNERLY &
29tf SPRAGINS CO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-31

During the months of fApril and May we
are going to give to our customers 100000
feet of gas ABSOLUTELY FREE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10

girl who has to practice economy need
not worry on the score of expense. for 1t
is we'll understood that while some
wealthy women may expend thousands OF
dollars on their presentation. girls OF
humble means can be presented for less
than 500.
In the latter case the woman borrows
her court train from one Of the West End
establishments doing business in this line.
Many noble women of limited means have
done this and a perfect dream of a
train can be hired for SIS. The allow
ance for a court costume in this case
would be from $50 to $50; the petticoat
and underclothing, corsets, silk stockings,
satin shoes, veil, feathers, cloaks. gloves,
bouquets and lace handkerchief would re-
quire another s15, and the hairdresser,
manicurist and face inasseuse would cost
another s.. Total. 1855. This is about
the cheapest presentation dress and toilet
possible
Americans who are presented usually do
not have to deal with such sordid detatls
a cost. They are generally daughters or
wives Of men of wealth. and the presenta-
ton being an affair of once in a lifetime
the thought of cost Ia kes wing.
After the formalities Of p-esenta ton,
when the favored woman has been shown
into the presence" danced and supped at
Buckingham palace until the dispersal
hour. flight is taken to the photographer 5
studios specially kept open all nigh. 4
the occas sion, where they arc photograph
ed in all the glory of their.full court-cC s.
tune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
SHUCKS! JUST KIDS"
so JUDGE DELACY LET EN- GO
REAL QUICK.

Nine members of a northeast base ball
team, ranging in age from nine to thir-
teen years were arraigned before Judge
DeLacy of the Juvenile curt yesterday
afternoon, charged with playing ball in
the street at 9th and X streets north
east and breaking a nearby window.
Dire and dreadful insinuations were cast
upon the boys by the compliments, who
said they made life miserable for those
who lived around about.
Things looked gloomy for the kids for
a while. but Joseph Stasio, the captain
of the band, was equal to the occasion
and saved the day.
I'VE plays on the empty lot there.
jedge," said Joe, in the teams behalf.
IAN as it is sort O. narer-like We does
git on the street sometimes. But we
amt a-makin' no hidjus noises, like they
says. We plays ball, we does. An they
amt nary one Of us what broke tn win
dow, or wants to-
"Why don't you go to the Fairgrounds
and play your games?" asked the court.
Well" replied Joe, there's a lot of
big boys there what won't let us play.
an drives us off,
You take your nine and go to the
Fairgrounds near your home and play"
xaid the judge, land If those big boys
.rouble you, come here and tell me. Tell
them that Judge DeLacy sent you there
to play. Now run along home. Case is
dismissed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
VEL0Z IS GOING HOME
No Nation Designated to Look
Out for Venezuela.
RECORDS GO TO NEW YORK
Castro's Consul General in Metrop-
oils to Have Custody.
EXCHANGE GOES TOMORROW
Expected the Situation Will Remain
as at Present Until Feeling
Has subsidized.
EXCHANGE GOES TOMORROW

Mr. Veloz Goiticoa, Venezuelan charge
at Washington, whose withdrawal from
the legation here at the direction of Presi-
dent Castro was announced in yesterday s
Star, will leave tomorrow for New York,
whence he will sail for Venezuela about
the middle of next week.
The former charge will leave his family
here pending his future movements, which
will be settled following an interview
with President Castro at Caracas
In presenting his letters of recall to the
acting Secretary of State yesterday after
noon Senior Veloz explained that the ac-
ton of the United States government in
Withdrawing its diplomatic representa-
tives from Caracas and in closing up it's
legation there made it necessary for his
government to take similar action in the
case of its own legation in Washington
Therefore he was leaving the capital at
the earliest moment that he could arrange
his domestic affairs to do SO.
No Passports Asked For.
Mr.. Veloz did not ask for passports
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
ARMY ENGINEERS SHIFTED.
Col Roessler Goes to New York and
Mai. Sanford to Newport

Several important changes in the sta
tons and duties of officers Of the Corps
of Engineers have been ordered as q re-
suit of the recent change in the office OF
chief of engineers.
Lieut. Col S. w. Roessler. now at Port
land, Ore, will proceed to New York
city and assume charge OF all river and
harbor works In the vicinity, except the
improvement of Ambrose channel. which
will remain in the personal charge OF Gen.
Marshall. chief Of engineers.
Maj. James c. Sanford. now in charge
Of public works at Philadelphia and vicin-
ity. will be transferred to duty at New
port. r. l.
Maj. Herbert Deakyne. in charge OF
public works near Wilmington. will as
sumo command of the Sd Battalion OF
by Maj Sanford: Maj. c. A. F. Fiagier.
at Wilmington. has been ordered to as
sumo command of the 3rd Battalion OF
Engineers at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. re-
lieving Mai Thomas H. Rees. who IL or
dered to Chicago for duty as chief en-
gineer of the Department OF the Lakes.
Capt. Edward NJ. Adams. on duty at
Pittsburg. has been assigned to duty At
Charleston, s. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
SUMMER OPERA TO CONTINUE.
Aborns Plan for Longer Season at
New National

According to telegram received at the
offices of the New National Theater this
morning the summer opera season at that
theater will be continued through the
month of July, despite the fact that next
week had been announced as the last.
So continuous have been the requests
from patrons that the management de-
cided to lengthen the season several
weeks and comply with the votes that
were cast in the recent contest. This will
mean that Washington theatergoers will
have 1.-The Bohemian Girl THE Fortune
Teller" and other operas before the last
curtain falls. 1t will also record the
longest summer opera season In the his.
tory of the Washington stage. Should the
already successful season end with 1.-The
Fortune Teller 1t will represent the four
teenth week of the season at the New
National, an increase of one week over
last summer, which was conceded by
press and public the most suspicious sum-
mer opera run in the history of local the
atricals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
Hobgoblins in Maine House.

Athens Cor Rockland Opinion.
They are having quite exciting times at
the home of Elmer Dare. In Harmony.
about two miles from here.
June the place was visited by spirits.
hobgoblins or some other obnoxious UNI
earthly creatures. The family was awak-
ened in the night by cider and vinegar
barrels being rolled over in the cellar,
doors slamming, chairs tipped over and
other noises too numerous to mention.
The neighbors were called in by tele-
phone and watched all night, but failed
to locate the cause of the disturbance.
The next three nights the same mystic
rious doings We're repeated, and several
windows were broken. Although there
was a bright moon and several men
watched the place, they failed to discover
any cause for the unusual commotion.
We have not heard the result Of Satur-
day night. but a crowd. with the deputy
sheriff for leader was fully resolved
to solve the mystery If possible. 1t may
be case like what we heard at Union
several years ago when a certain young
lady endeavored to persuade her father
to buy her an organ by getting. Old
Uncle Ben Robbins to play ghost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10

There was no more reason for such docu-
Sleeper when he took his departure from
Caracas.
Mr.. Veloz gave notice that the files and
papers of the Venezuelan legation would
be placed in the custody of Senior Jacob
Pimental. Venezuelan consul general at
New York This is an indication that the
Venezuelan government does not con-
template any interference with the exist
ing commercial relations between Ven
ezuela and the United States notwith-
standing the breach in diplomatic rela-
tons.
1t is understood that Castro has adopted
a waiting policy. leaving the United
States to take the initiative in each move
and simply retaliating in kind. It ap-
pears, therefore. that the trade relations
between the two countries will continue
as before unless the United States event
ually decides to call a halt, step not
regarded as likely under present condi-
tiOns.
Venezuela Not Represented.
In explanation Of the failure of the
Venezuelan charge to designate some
member of the diplomatic corps to rep
resent Venezuela, it was stated that ii
was not considered necessary, for the
reason that it will be the simplest thing
in the world for Venezuela and the
United States to resume diplomatic rela-
tions should they desire to do SO.
1t is pointed out by officials who have
followed closely the developments in the
Venezuelan situation that there is not
the slightest danger of further trouble
Rather will the situation resemble that
following the rupture OF diplomatic rela-
tons between France and Venezuela. fol-
instance, where legations were closed or
both sides and all diplomatic relations
terminated, while trade between the two
countries continued. and Frenchmen went
to Venezuela and rich Venezuelans made
their annual pilgrimages to Paris as II
nothing had occurred.
The history of these episodes in tine
case of Venezuela is much alike. The
feeling of resentment bred by the rupture
gradually becomes less acute, and at the
proper moment a friendly third party
steps in and brings about restoration OF
amicable relations.
1t is even possible in our own case
that the process may be more rapid thar
usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
THE BLIND AT WORK.
No Longer the Helpless Creatures
They Were Years Ago.

From the Boston Transcript
The old conception Of the blind man
as a beggar standing with outstretched
hand all the day long at the street cor
ner-a figure as old as civilization and
running through all history. art and lit
erature-that is the image which the new
school of experts on the blind have set
themselves to wipe out of mems minds.
They are striving toward that ideal goal
with an intensity and ingenuity of activ-
ity that to the casual onIooker is marvel
Gus.
We have heard of 1.-The fury of de-
spair''-theirs is the enthusiasm Of hope
of great expectations, all the more ex-
citing because every day of their progress
witnesses surprises in achievement such
as they themselves had not trusted to
their own enthusiasm far enough to be-
lieve in with full conviction.
Mr.. Charles F. F. Campbell, for exam
pie, replying to a question at last years
convention here of the American Asso-
citation of Workers for the Blind as to
what blind man could do on a farm,
instanced the case on record where a
blind man led the horse for blowing.
Flowing had hitherto been considered
out of the question for a blind man. But
in the furrow already cut and holding
the horse at arms length.
1t shows how thoroughly the subject
has been explored by such enthusiasts as
the Campbells, father and son 0he father
being himself blind leader of the blind
in the inverted, new and inspiring sense).
that, thus offhand. at the shot of pistol
as it were in question from the audi
ence. Can the blind man pillow. SOW har-
row. reap, bind, load drive horses, feed
and milk cows, feed pigs, sheep. chickens
and make fences ?"-Mr Campbell was
ready with his answers.
Sowing. narrowing. and reaping. he re-
minded the questioner. are now done on
so large a scale that they would hardly
be feasible; binding. IL by hand, Is pos
s:ble; loading grain, if a man is one of a
group. can be done; many of those with
defective sight can see enough to drive q
horse on a farm and in country districts;
the feeding and general care of most ami
mails is perfectly practical for those with.
out sight. When it is known that there
are blind men who have built entire
houses the cutting of wood and making
of fences is simple in comparison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
BISHOP POTTER WORSE.
Change in His Condition Cause.
Grave Apprehension TODAY

COOPERSTOwN, N. Y. July 1O.-While
1t is believed that Bishop Henry c. Pot
ter's death is not imminent, his condition
was such today as to cause grave appre-
tension A message has been sent to his
son, Alonzo Potter, to return at once to
Fernleigh.
Until yesterday the eminent prelate's
mind had been active and his disposition
cheerful In the turn for the worse he
lost strength and last night it was report.
ed that he failed to recognize those at his
bedsire.
His physicians. Drs. Janvrim and Bas-
sett. renewed their vigil In the sick cham
Der. and. in a bulletin stated that the
prognosis was not so favorable as on the
day before. The heart trouble and harden
ing Of the arteries and the patients age
cause his condition to be regarded as
critical as ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
AMERICANS TAKE THE LEAD
MAKE A GOOD START IN INTER-
NATIONAL TEAM MATCH.
Attain Excellent Results in Big
Shoot on Bisley Range-some
Of the Scores.

BISLEY. July 10.-With two gold
medals to their credit and useful lead
in the first stage of the international
team match. the American marksmen
easily carried off the honors in the shoot
ing contests held here today in connec-
ton with the Olympics.
The victory of Lieut. Semon of Ohio
in the 3OO-meter individual contest. IN
which he scored no less than IS points
over his nearest competitor, is regarded
as particularly brilliant performance
while Walter Winans defeated great
shot when he defeated Capt. Rankin.
The great interest of the day centered
on the international team match. ir
which competition the Americans came
or with top scores for the three ranges
These comprise the first half of the con-
test The concluding three ranges are to
be shot tomorrow. and the winners OF
this competition. in addition to securing
the coveted gold medals. will be &C
claimed the champion marksmen OF the
world.
Make Splendid Start.
The Americans made a splendid start
this morning in the international COM
petition. At the 200 yards range the
Americans made the high score with 42s
Sweden was second with ABB, followed by
other teams with scores as follows: Eng
land, 419; Canada. DC: France. 391: Nor.
way. 1906: Greece, 1854; Denmark, 375.
The conditions for the match were fal
from ideal. the sky being overcast ano
rain threatening. breeze or twenty
miles an hour was blowing. At the shorter
ranges this was not serious. but When
they come to the longer ranges the
marksmen anticipate difficulty. as puns
of wind are blowing constantly across the
line of fire.
The Americans went to the butts with
hope of doing great things This was
realized, for the first five men Of the
American team got into the 20 class
Capt Casey of Delaware topped the list
with "A, the best individual score at the
distance. Capt. Benedtck was only one
behind Casey with q. dropping only two
and Lueshner scored Il each, while East.
man got 20. Winder was the only Ameri'
can to score less than 20. He made SO.
Better at 500 Yards.
America did even better at 500 yards
in the International match contest. scor-
ing AS out of q possible $50. England
also did better at the greater distance and
replaced Sweden in second place by scor'
ing 436. The aggregates for the two
ranges are now: America. 1856: England
s55: Sweden, S4S: Canada. $50. an6
France S14. The other teams all scored
under 800.
Lueshner contributed a useful IS. the
highest score possible, to the American
tally, while Martin was close up to him
with "a
In the shoot off for the double shot com
petition at running deer Walter Winans
American, won the gold medal with
score Of Al against Rankin's Al. Rankin
is an Englishman. In the shoot of fol
second place in the singie-shot competi'
ton at a running deer Rankin won with
80 Rogers making 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10

land lake Other noises, mysterious. fas-
chatting, set the city dwellers blood
a-tingle Just before it became too dark
to see doe and two fawns waded leis-
urely across the beaver marsh.
Then as the trees and water became
family defined by moonlight, dark head
cut the CLASSY surface of the pond, long
V shaped ripples spreading behind.
Soon the colony was all astir The
crunch" Crunch of big. keen teeth cut
ting wood mingled with the other night
sounds; good sized brush piles moved
mysteriously across the water and were
dragged on the dam by stocky creatures
of wonderful strength broad tails hit the
water, producing noise that fairly
echoed through the woods
And vet Detroit was less than a day s
ride distant by rail, and, according to the
scientific men, beavers are almost II not
quite extinct in the eastern and central
states"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10

At the outbreak of the Spanish war he
enlisted as a private in the I'd Virginia
Infantry and joined the 9TH Army Corps
in Cuba. Because of his clerical ability
and his knowledge of stenography he was
assigned to clerical duty at Havana and
subsequently became private secretary to
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee at Havana and at
Pinar del Rio. Later he was appointed
clerk in the War Department, and then
transferred to the insular bureau where
he eventually became private secretary
to Gen. Edwards. chief OF the bureau.
which position he filled when Secretary
Wright chose him as his private secre-
tary.