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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
Cold IN Alaska.

George y. Gates. whCvc homo ia
in Fairbanks, Alaska, mas written
George Henry Bruce of this city %
letter dmdcr date of February :. f.
was almost a month on the road.
Uncle Ge rye Henry says It's Ike
writing 10 some future zen ration.
I'm speaking Of the weather he says
the thermometer has stood from 10
10 80 below zero and white he and
Mrs. Gates have not suffered from
the cold. many persons in attempt
Ing to cross the country in sleds
have lost their lives. The weather
has been colder than last year. Fair.
Gnks, he says, is preparing to or.
ganzc Commandery Knights Tenn.
plar, and that thirty persons were
ready for initiation. The Masons
have an active lodge there.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

George England. chief OF the local po-
ice. and complained about his health
He said that his heart was giving him
much trouble and that he feared he
without assistance. England suggest
cd that Randall spend the night with
him, the England home being near the
place whcro the two men met. Ran
dell accepted the invitation and went
TO bed with George England.
How Lo ate the poison no one
knows. England did not see him do
so. but upon awakening this morning
thought that his bedfellow was sleep
ing sound.y Remembering the con
versation concerning heart trouble,
England tried to- awaken Randell.
whom he could see was not breathing.
Being unsuccessful. England called
for his wife. az 3 as he turned back TO
the bed on which Randell was lying
he discovered the box OF rat biscuits
ON the floor by the bed. empty.
An undertaken and coroner wee
called in. both pronOuncing death due
to suicide by poisoning.
Randell Is survived by his widow
and four children. He was - years Of
age and at one time prominently con.
nocted with politics in this district.
At the last election he was primary
candidate for the office OF represcn-
tative from this district His brother,
G. b. Randell. Is congressman from
the Sherman district Of Texas. and
has been notified OF the suicide
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
City School Notes.

Spring is uuOn US \ thousand
voices cali to us. begging us to leave
our rooms and our studies and com"
out 10 see the wonders of nature Ia
this another miracle OF spring The
high school has heard the summons
Is not that the best part of education
which makes our senses alert TO all
the calls of nature Yes. the hish
school has heard and has gone forth
with the plow. the hoe and the rake.
Gardening is on Flower planting Is
ON. Tree planting is on Let any
VINO believe that the school grounds
are to look less beautiful than tho
best In Oklahoma, come out and sec
what is going on these days of sun-
shine May not every one catch the
spirit of the time and see 10 It that
something Of use and beauty grows
where only weeds have hitherto hcld
sway? II every person In the city
would plant one beautiful tree this
spring. Ardmorc could be made what
IL deserves to be the most beautiful
city In the southwest
The medal contest Is over. and We
are settling down to hard work; II Is
now the homc-stretch We are on. some
are looking to promotion. some To
| graduation. There are, indeed. busy
days
The moot congress had a very en-
1 thusiastic session Friday
The base ball team is grooming ami
viii have its first test of strcnsth
som, two weeks hence. when the
high school team from Tishomingo
comes over to Ardmorc Those who
doubt that foot ball did some good
things for the school, need only to
ask some of those who played. They
are doing better work yet. because
of those mastery efforts on the grid.
iron.
Tennis rackcts and balls are again
in demand This too means better
boys and Girls, for one who has learn
ed To play well one good clean game
has mastered not only it, but himself
Basket ball among the girls, is get
ting some thought Let us hear more
Of what they can do In this line.
Track athletics, Yes. We hope to
put out track team that win briag
back the cup from the Durant hirh
school meet The boys are doing hard
work getting ready. Collins, Ditz'cr
and Holland are trying out for the
mile run.
Why all this about athletics Why,
better athletics means better English.
better mathematics. better science
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
RAPS THE WRlGATs.
Edwin Cieary Says Action IN Paul,
han Case is Not Sportsmanlike.

New York, March g. Edwin C.ca
ry the director of Louis raulhan. tho
French aviator, I'm y statement says
OF the suits Of tho Wright com.
pauy.
Il wish 10 emphasize that Wc have
not been attempting TO avoid the
service Z injunction papers.
From the time Of his arrNa, in
this country, raulhan has been
bounded in an unwarranable and un-
spousmaulike manner do not be-
lieve this d, in accordance with the
Americans idea of fairness.
"Paulhau feels hurt, because ne
represents the first country to rec.
ognizc the Wrehts; the frat coun.
thy 10 extend them financial aid
was France The recognition which
they gained and by means OF this
hep they are now trying 20 devel.
op into an atmospheric trust
a sorry return for the assist.
mcc which France SO generously
gave 10 the Wright brothers"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

The Jury in the case of W "
Woods against Buck Garrett fof
damage was ont about ten minutes
aud brought in verdict in favor
of the defendant Woods sued Mr.
Garrett for $4,000 damages for
the injury of his child that was
caused by being struck by Mr.. Gar.
rctt'S horse. The evidence showed
that tn" accident was unavoidable
on Mr.. CARROTS part and that the
child was not seriously injured, and
that Mr. Garrett paid the doctors
bills and other expense that were
incurred. Mr. Garrett was represented
by Attorneys Moore and H. II.
Br wn. and Mr.. Woods by the firm
Of Siglor and Howard
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
Davis fer Cruee.

l.. VI Frame. James II. Mathers
and i. ID. Champion We're in Davis
Friday Night at the meeting OF tn"
democrat club. Speeches were made
by Chas. H. Kendrick. of Davis. and
Mathers and Champion OF this city.
Lee Cruce was unanimously indorsod
for governor and G. u. Kendrick
for the state senate. Davis d,mC".
ra,y kcops It's fires burning and the
club at that place has some of the
best democrats of the state among
IT,, members.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
FROM
CLEVELAND COUNTY
FELL IN EPlLEPTlC FIT SOON
AFTER The ARRIVAL OF HIS
FATHER YESTERDAY.

Leon Fries les still held In the
fedora, jail in this city one week
ago ne committed a very foul muir
der between Norman and Oklahoma
city. and was brought here for safe
keeping So enraged were the people
over the crime His father arrived
here yesterday aud spent "a argc
portion OF the day in the Office OF
the Jail and talked me time with
his BOY Soon after the arrival OF
his father young Fries fen in a
fit and during the day Yesterday
The jailor said II they are not gen
time FITS that he feigns the act so
well that no one could distinguish
them from the real epileptic fit.
lie Is taking only a small amount
Of uourishmcnt and physically he
is fast becoming wreck His
father stated he had been subject
t. the fits all his life. He left on
the midnight trainl asst night for
his home I'm Oklahoma City. Before
leaving he expressed his appre riation
for the kind manner in which his son
is being treated while in the Ard
more prison and he was touched "a
tears by the generous emp'oyes OF
the county
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
Bought a Buick.

Mr.. !. b. Spragns has made the
purchase f Il five-passenger. thirty.
horsepower Buick automobile. II has
been shipped and is expected to BE-
mere within u short time. Tha firm
OF Spragins n Company har taken
the agency for this popular machine
ana will carry them in stock in
their hardware store. The machine
Mr. Spragins purchased is for his
own use
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
CHARGES SCHOOL BOARD.
Land Department Accused OF Divert
inu $2o5.oo0 OF Common Fund.

Guthrie. Okla. March ATT rncg
T.. VI. Clark. representing j. VI. Hum
phrey, republican member of the
legislature. who filed charges with
the special house investigation com
mlttcr that the school la0d depart
mcnt had diverted 100000 of the
common school fund of the state,
filed a supplemental brief with the
commission today relating To these
charges m which hc declares that
the g mmittce can only reach one
conclusion. and that is. that the
board OF land commissioners know
Ing ana willtul,y diverted portion
of the common schoo fund
In support of this yontenti II the
brief ritcs opinions of the attorney
general of Feb. Il. 1909, in which he
held that the expenses of the school
land department could be- paid out
only in pursuance Of an appropria-
ton. and his opinion OF Dec 20. 1905
addressed 70 the chairman of the
school land commissioners. in which
he held that the board had NJ right
to cmpoy attorneys
The brief quotes from the recent
opinion of the supreme court hold
ing that the operating expenses o.
the school land department could
not hc paid ont of the earnings Of
the common school funds. and CON
cudcs: There is. therefore. but one
duty for this special investigation
,ommittco, and under their oath they
are bound to do and find
'l That the common school fund
has been diverted
'2 That II has been knowingly
diverted
"3. That recommendation be made
trat the state reimburse the common
school fund.
-. T. recommend such other and
further proceedings as to them seem
necessary under the circumstances. q"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
JUDICIAL DISTRICTS.
Redis,rieting Of the State is Announe.
ed by Senate Committee.


Guthrie. Okla, March D The sen.
ate judiciary committee has reported
tayorlbly on the Russell bill redis.
uicting the state into judicial dis
tricts. which is supposed to represent
tho administration IDEAS on that sub
jcct The districts are composed as fol
lows:
First-O'taWa. Craig. Nowata, Rog-
Cts and Mayes counties, one Judge.
Second Washington and Oaage
counties, one Judge
lhird Delaware. hdair, Cherokee
aud Soluoydh, one Judge
Haskell. lie Flore. Latimer
and ru.hmataha. one judge.
finh-- Wagoncr and Okmulgoe. one
judge,
SiNth-Muskogee, Mcintosh. Pitts
burg, Atoka. Bryan Johnston aud
'Ialshal, three judges
seventh Choctaw an3 McCuItaiu.
one judge
Eighth-Okiuskec. Hughes, Semin-
o'c, pontotoc and Coal. two Judges
Ninth-Tulsa ana Pawnec. ono
Judge
T,nth- Crock and payne, one judge.
Eleventh Lincoln and Pottawatom-
IL. one Judge.
Twelfth Grant. Kay aud Noble, one
judge,
Thirteonth-O Oklahoma, Cleveland.
Mu.lain, Garyin. Murray Garter and
Love. four judges.
Fourteenth - jefferson, stephens
Caddo. Grady. Canadian and Elaine
three Judges
Fifteenth logan and Kingnshcr
one Judge.
Sixteenth Comauchc. Tillmau aud
Jackson one Judge
Sovcntoenth-Kiowa, Washita ana
Custor, one judge.
Eightoenth-Garhe!d, Alfalfa aud
Major one Judge
Nineteenth Harmon. Greer, Beck
ham. Roger Mills, Dewey. Ellis.
Woods Woodward. Harper, neavcr,
IoNas and Cimarron. three Judges.
Nominatine districts are provided
for in the districts having more than
one judge. In the sixth district Mus
kogec county composes one district,
Noka, Pittsburg and Mcintosh. one,
aud Johnston. Marshall and Bryan,
one In the eighth. Okfuskee and
Hughes are put together, and Sem
mole. pontotoc and Hughes In an.
other nominating district In the
throenth, Oklah6ma county composes
-. district. The others are eompos.
ed of cleveland and McClain. Garvin,
and Murray. Carter and Love. In The
fourteenth, Blaine and Canadian are
put together, Caddo and Gray. Jeffer.
son and stephens. In the nineteenth
district the nominations are to be at
large
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

wnat could be done to secure the hos
pital that will be operated by the Cath
olics. The Ardmore Heat and Light
company agreed to furnish gas at
manufacturers prices. the city will
give free water and sewerage and the
institution will be exempt from taxes.
1t was also agreed that the city would
donate the site and give dollar for
dollar with the Catholics in the money
that will be used in building the hos
pital. The above proposition will be
presented to Rev. Father Brockmier.
and it is expected that the offer will
be accepted.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
Goes to Wisconsin.

J. X. Nelson, who has been On
gagged in the clothing and gents
furnishing business here for the past
two years. has closed his store and
shipped the stock and fixtures to
Wisconsin. whore he will conduct a
like business Mr. Nelson Is a good
business man and has made many
friends during his stay here who
wish nm success in his new loca.
tion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

head ornament this spring. Ardmoro
has som" very large millinery houses
and they are encouraged over the
prospects tor years good business.
At the Lcwenstcin store twelve
piece orchestra will furnish music. In
the evening from seven to nine no
goods will be- sold. but the visitors
viii be conducted through the store
and viii. be- entertained with good
music.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

John Eibb a former resident OF this
city. but who has been in the army
for the past four years stationed at
IT. Sam Houston. Texas, has served
his time in the army and will enter
the baseball field. having been ap.
pointed as an umpire in the southwest
Texas league at very nice salary.
Mr. Bihb was well known here and
has many friends who will be glad TO
learn OF his good fortune.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
A, c, cRANosLL KILLS HIMSELF
Takes His own Life by Poisoning at
Coalgate.

Coalgato, Okla, March Choosing
death by rat poison, \ G. Randcll Kill
ed himself In this city. RauteIl hai
been disconsolate for several DAYS.
and has been in more or less financial
trouble. Last night he went into one
OF the local drug stores and bought Il
box OF rat biscuits, remarking that the
mice and rats were driving him 10
death
On his way home he encountered
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
Little Stories
of the Street
Retailers Meet.

\ meeting Of the Retailers Ass
citation was called to meet on Fri
day night for the purpose of elect
ing officers. but after meeting 1t was
discovered that the bylaws said the
election should be held on the third
Friday night of each ye::ar There was
good crowd of the members pres.
ent and considerable business was
transacted. State Manager Foster of
the Retailers has issued call for
all credit managers to meet at Ok.
lahoma City on March 6thg Mr. Har
per. the credit manager here. will at.
tend.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
IL Pages Today
FOR THE FARMER BOY.

The First National Bank of Ryan
has accepted the challenge of the
First National Bank of Ardmorc on
the corn premium published Ia the
prize be made ten dollars instead Of
fave dol ara. The Ryan bank offered
the jefferson county boy S. that
raised the best corn In the county.
The First National hero offered the
Carter county boy S. that beat the
Jefferson county boy. The Ryan bank
wants to match the Jefferson county
prize winner against the Carter
county prize winner and puts up
ten dollars as the premium. Now
the onterprising firm of Westheimor
a Daube goes them one better ami
wins over the Jefferson county boy
"A suit oi clothes. VIII some Ryan
merchant do the same for the Jeffer.
son county boy? The First National
OF Ryan suggests that the rules
governing the contest be the same
as governs the contest AT the state
fair.
The rivalry should be cncOura-rd
II will be the means Of bringing
the corn Of these two counties to.
gother at the ArdmOrc fair II will
be a further announcement t. the
farm BOYS under is years OF age Ia
study agriculture am To farm sci
cntifically The district agricultural
agent will furnish full instructions
how to raise the corn. money has
been subscribed to a fund To pur
chase good seed corn. Wcsthcimcr a
Daube are exhibiting some Zine .orn
and the interest In the contests is
growing every dayDcfinit e. "I,rs
should he agreed upon The &c.
retary of the Fair Association here
should take the matter up and make
positive rules as to the amount of
ccrn. the color. etc. and settle all
matters of the contest i'm advance.
ana advertise to the boys of the
county that the contest is ON. The
Ardmoreitc is anxious to help the
boys in both counties. We want to
see the farmer boy come In for
his share and the winner as the
prizes now stand will have $40 priz,
money. - for the sale his corn
ana good suit of clothes and bc.
fore the contest is seld these prizes
viii be- augmented until they viii
reach beyond hundred dollars
There is free trip To Washington
city Gee, but there is plenty iucen-
tive 90 make the boys work We
appreciate the sentiment expressed
in the letter from the First National
Bank OF Ryan and ", appreciate
the sentiment OF the home people
who are Offering the prizes. Keep
the ball rolling, 1t goes toward bet
ter education aud for the greater
success of the fair this fall
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
LOUIS JAMES DEAD
WELL KNOWN ACTOR
FOLLOWING AN ATTACK OF
HEART FAILURE IN HELENA.
MONTANA. HE PASSED AWAY.

Hol,na. Mont, March =. Louis
James long career as an actor cnde |
by death here this morning following
an attack of heart failure last even
ing just before the curtain went up
Tor IN, performance of Henry, the
VII"
The body will be shipped tomorrow
to Kansas city The company will
disbanG and Mrs James will return
to Kansas
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
DESIRABLE HOMES.

One of the most desirable
homes in the city. McLish Addi-
ton; lots high. dry and slightly,
2OOXl5O, fronting 200 feet on
third avenue. southwest. House
has . rooms, hall. bath. Finished
In hard wood. Good stable and
fine cistern. Can sell this on
easy terms, or cheap for cash.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

gains made In the last election by the
republicans will be- lost his fall whom
the votes are counted The govern
or. the legislature. every state officer
and all the congressman with one
bare exception will be- democratic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

Following the resignation # J. r..
Adams yesterday morning AS book.
keeper for the Ardmore Ice. Light g.
Power company. James Stonum. for.
merly with the Ardmore Wholesale
Grocery company. was installed as
bookkeeper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

The Ardmoroite is authorized to
announce J. l.. CORDUM as a candl
date for -I'uhlic Weigher Of Carter
county Announcement is made sub
jcct to the action of the democratic
voters at the state primary election
To Dee held on the 2nd of August.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
TRACkAGE PROPERTY.

We have two good pieces OF
trackage stuff. The SNAP is rs
feet on Santa Fe by 365 east and
west. Half price at $4,000. viii
sell this for $500 cash. balance to
suit purchaser. II Is bringing
1880 per month now. Two
houses on It. What do you want?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
Marriage License.

Marriage license was issued yestcr.
day to y j. Boins of Marietta
and Miss Ola Peterman of Marietta.
The Young man was not of age and
had an order from his father to
censc. Thes" are well known yonng
people of Marietta.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

William III. Murray was here Fri.
day night en- route to Guthrie.
where he will spend q few days
with the boys before the adjourn,
ment OF the legislature He has
moved from the farm into Tisho.
mingo and is devoting his entire
time TO his campaign for goyernor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

Federal court cOnvenos in Niui'a
tom rro" morning and i. H. Spra.
gins and G. +. Vandcnbcrg. VINO have
been summoned as jurors, will leave
here early this morning for that
place.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
Changed Base.

William Trick. who has been assist
ant soda dispenser for Hoffman Drug
Company. has gone 20 Frankf-rt
KY. where he has accepted a lu-
crativc position with one of the
leading drug stores Of that old city
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
MAIN STREET PROPERTY

TWO good brick buildings, best
part of Main street. Rented.
Good condition. lots 21Ox5O. On
south. adjoin Court House site.
We really want to sell this prop
erty Let us figure with you on
IL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
Pleases the Women.

Tuesday, March s, has been named
as Millinery opening day in Ard.
more. Should the day be pretty
one, every lady in the city and
from 1ther cities, too. will be here
TO see the new creations of the mil.
liners art that are TO be worn for
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
Baracca Class.

The Naracca Glass Of the VI. f.
church vii elect Officers today fol
the ensuing year. The attendanc,
of all members is especial re
Questcd
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
OIL LAM OS,

l20 acres in Wheeler Oil Field.
Will sell this cheap If sold this
week. viii make one hundred
cents on the dollar in IL months
owner has to sell.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
kINkADE
Realty Co.
LOANS.

S25O,OO0 10 loan on farm lands.
We have the money and need
the business. You have the land
and need the money.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
Notice.

Regular meeting Of the Woodmen
circle will be held Monday after
noon at the h. p. Hall.
MRS, LIZZIE LYNN, Guardian.
MRS, BIRD SANDLlN, Clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

Frail women, women during menstrua-
tlon, pregnancy or nursing should keep
the bowels Wtll omen. Try DR.. Cald-
wells syrup Pcpsin. At all drug
stores, 90 cents and 81 a bottle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
TRADES.
Business Chances.
First.

Old established business on
Main street. A money maker
now. Owner must sell on ac-
count of i'll health. Stock and
hXtures invoice $4,000. Will
sell for cash trade for City or
country property IL income stun.
Good clean stock. nothing old,
and the best BUY In the city.
Only business of the Wind in the
city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

Use Ardmoreite Want Ads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

The building that is occupied by
the Theatorium was entered by
thieves Friday night and a lot OF
tools that are used by the machine
operator stolen. The value of the
tools do not amount to more than
five dollars, and it seems remark.
able that thief would 20 to the
trouble TO break into buildine oc-
cupied by moving picture show
whore there is nothing of any value
kept except the machines.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06

Hospital Prospects Bright.
A meeting was held at the city hall
Friday night for the purpose of seeing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-06
Second.

Second.
2SU acres good farm land near
Ardmore to trade for good city
property. 100 acres of this land
Is In cultivation. so to 100
acres more can be put in. This
belongs to the firm and we will
trade 1t for anything that suits
us. Would take unimproved city
property II well located.
Third.
Good home on G St, South.
west. modern in every respect.
VIII trade this for farm lands.
hogs or cattle. or will sell for
cash. This will not be on the
market after this week.
Remember that we will sell
you the earth and furnish you
haf the money, Come and see
us. We want In meet you. N
we can't do business thsts our
fsult Give US trial.