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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-18
TEN YEARS FOR
THE HOLY GHOST
REVEREND FRANK SANFORD
MUST SERVE TEN YEARS IN
PRISON AT ATLANTA.

Portland, Me, Dec. lS.-Ten years
was the sentence imposed today on
Rev. Frank W. Sanford, leader of the
Holy Ghost and Us Society for causing
the death of six lersons on the yacht
Coronet.
Sanford has been free under $4,000
bail pending the pasring of sentence
upon him. He declares he has made
all arrangements whereby the work
OF his community at Shiloh will go on
ia case he is detained elsewhere"
The modern Elijah declares that he
has been on trial before two tribunals
one of God and one of man-anj
that he has receiged intimations that
he has been found guiltless by the
celestial court.
Il think | know what they are going
to do with me-" said Sanford. Il think
God told me two months ago on the
water. Please give me this assurance
that wherever go you will say that
Mr.. Sanford went down with his colorS
flying and his guns reverberating.'
In denying re ejponsibility for the
death of members of his crew, San
ford asserted that the yacht Coronet
has always been absolutely under the
control of the will of God. He said
that they had been forbidden by God
to visit any country over which they
had prayed the previous year, and that
they expected to get food in Newfound-
land.
Sanford is highly indignant at re-
ports in the press which have imputed
mercenary motives to- his religious
propaganda.
when | took up the work of God
eighteen years ago." he said, and re-
signed my pastorate over an orthodox
church, was living ma brownstone
front mansion and had just married
young woman of good family whose
father was worth 100000. 1t meant
much to her to change from luxury
and responsibility to follow such a
life as God called me to, and l said
to her, How would you like to live
depending upon Cod for sustenance,
with no salary, no contribution box
and no permanent home?' She answer
ed, I think it would be perfectly
lovely" and in the eighteen
that have followed she has not chang
ed her mind
In his wanderings on the Coronet
and other gospel ships Sanford has
traversed every ocean except the Arc
tic and every sea of Importance. He
dclares that if he had been seeking
financial gain he would never have
chosen such life.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-18
PRESIDENT SAID TO HAVE SeRV'
ED NOTICE ON RUSSIA YESTeR'
DAY OF SUCH ACTION.
WILL ASK FOR CONFIRMATION
Presidents Message to Senate, It Is
Rumored, viii ASK Tor Confirma-
ton Of Such Action by Him Yes
terday.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 1S.-lt was
unofficially announced this morning
that President Taft yesterday served
notice on Russia that the treaty OF
1892 was abrC gated.
1t was said that the president S
message to the senate would ask
for confirmation of his action.
The abrogation question was to be
be considered IN the senate today. 1t
was expected that the session would
last far into the evening.
Crowds thronged about the, en-
frances clamoring for admittance.
All members of the foreign rela'
tions committee attended the sitting.
AT the state department it was de-
clared that the treaty had mot yet
been abrogated. This was interpret
ed as meaning that Tafts notifica-
ton may have been an informal one
to be followed later by more ex'
plicit announcement Of the abroga-
ton.
The United States has until January
to notify st. Petersburg OF the ter
mination of the treaty effective jan
uary l, 1913.
In a letter to the foreign rela-
tions committee and in message to
the senate the president today stated
that he served notice on Russia last
Friday of the abrogation Of the
treaty.
The senate convened al , o'clock
this afternoon to ratifY the action
of President Taft Senator Lodge
presented resolutions agreed upon by
the foreign relations committee as
a substitute for the Sulzer resolu-
ton.
Upon the protest OF Senator Hey
burn against action upon such an
important question, final action was
held over until tomorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-18
Fatal Trolley Accident.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 1S.-In a
collision between two trolley cars on
the Kansas City-Leavenworth line,
head on in a dense fog near alcott,
Kansas, this morning. three persons
were killed and ten injured.
The dead:
F. ALBERT LOWE of Wolcott, mo-
torman.
G.. C. ROYAL, Kansas City, dis
patcher.
CLAUDE TAYLOR. Kansas City.
OF the injured, W. NJ. Woodland
of Kansas City is not expected to
recover.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-18
NINE KILLED IN
RAILROAD WRECK
X.
~
ch a. MILWAUKEE & ST
PA. >AiN WRECKED NEAR
ODESs 'NNESOTA.
SECOND SECTION HITS FIRST
Two Trolley Cars on Kansas City,
Leavenworth Line Collided in Fog
fhs Morning, Three 9ersons Being
Killed There.

Odessa, MINI, Dec. 1S.-Nine per-
Chicago, Milwaukee, & st. Paul rail
road near here today. Ten other
persons We're seriously injured. The
accident occurred when the second
section OF the Columbian from Sc
attic crashed into the first section,
which had stopped on signal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-18
The Weather

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-18
REVOLUTIONARY CONVENTION AT
NANklNG NAMES HIM AS RePUs.
Lies FIRST PRESIDENT.
PEACE CONFERENCE MEETS
W. Ting Fang. Foreign Secretary Of
Revolutionary Cabinet. and Tang
Sha o Yai, Representing Premier,
With Delegates in Session.

San Francisco. Cal, Dec IS.-A
cablegram received here today reports
DR.. Sun Yam Sen has been elected
president of the rev Chinese republic
by the revolutionary convention az
Marking.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-18
Sheriff Shoots Self Accidentally.

Sulphur, Okla, Dec. 17.-By the acct
dental dropping of his pistol, Mack
Rawlings, sheriff of Murray county,
was shot through the left leg, two
inches above the ankle, breaking the
large bone.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-18
peace Conferees Meet.

Shanghai, Dec. 1S.-The peace con.
ference between WI Ting Fang, for
eign secretary of the revolutionary
cabinet, and Tang Sha o Yai, represent.
ing the premier Yuan Shi Kai and five
delegates selected by each side, open
ed here this afternoon The delibera-
tions are secret.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-18
Lost Keys.

| lost a bunch of keys, about 10
on a ring with hook attached. VIII
pay s1.UJ for return.
1S-2t GUS MUELLER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-18

Before making your purchases see
the nice line OF holiday goods al
Snider's Drug Store. 15-7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02

Speaking of Women's Magazines re- minds me of the complaint the Mother of a College boy makes.
 q wish," says she, "that we could re- turn to the good. old days, when the Women's Magazines were made up of fashion plates and articles on fancy work. I hate to have the stern finger of duty pointed at me every time I sit down to rest, or read, or amuse myself. It wouldn't be quite so bad, if the finger didn't point in the wrong direction half the time. For the past five years have tried to do my highest duty to my chil- dren. Before that my time was taken up tying up. cuts and giving gargles and nursing my youngsters through things and wrestling with their aversion to table manners. Then all at once the Women's Magazines walked me up, and I set out to be real companion to my children. Especially did I interest myself in their studies and endeavor to help them over hard places. I tried to be a real com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
FORSTER NAMED EXECUTIVE CLERK Long Employe at the White
 House Gets We'll De-
 served Promotion

Washington, December 1.-Rudolph Forster, who has been connected with the White House in an executive capacity for more than 10 years, was today appointed executive clerk to the President at $o,O0O a year, and sherman P Allen of the Washington bureau of the New York Herald, was sworn in as his successor as chief clerk.
 Through the appointment of MT. Allen and the promotion of Mir Forster, much work will be taken off the hands of the Presidents secretary, MT. Hilles. This has renewed the discussion as to the probability of MT. Hilles becoming chair man of the Republican National Com mittee With the routine of the execu- tive offices in other hands, it is thought probably he will devote himself almost exclusively to observation of political conditions and consultations with repub- lican leaders in the interest of the Presi- dent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
PATTERSON, HAD
 FEAR OF DEATH

Chicago, December 1.-Charles A. Pat terson, whose widow was exonerated Wednesday in Denver, after having slain him, feared he would meet violent death according to Mrs. Mary Patterson, his mother, who returned here today.
 'In the letters he wrote me he hinted his belief that it would be attempted" '" she said.
 q have no vengeance in my heart. l simply ask the question: If a jury will not administer punishment in the inter- ests of justice, is there no way Of pun ishing the slayer so that he. .or she will understand the fearful thing done.
 If the jury had imprisoned her for years, even, how much better it would have been. I did not want to see her hang. As it is she is hailed as a heroine. She has been justified in killing her hus- band. Is it not fearful precedent to es- tablsh?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
CLAIMED bEATT|E DIDN'T LOVE WIFE Alleged Private Confession Said to Have Been
 Made

Richmond, Va, December 1.-The News Header here today prints the outline of what is said to have been a detailed and private confession left by Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., for the perusa1 of his family alone.
 According to, this, alleged confession, Beattie decided two weeks before the crime was committed to kill his wife. The details of the murder coincide almost precisely with the case set out by the state at the trial. Beattie induced his cousin, Paul, to buy the gun and hid it behind a stump on the Midlothian pike.
 He is said to have stated that he shot his wife full in the face as she was stepping from his automobile and that she fell backward into the road. Beat tie denied tha the n first knocked his wife down, story which gave him much annoyance. implying cowardice. Beattie is also said to have denied that he sat upon his wife's body during the wild drive to Richmond. He is said to have asserted that his marriage was comparatively loveless and was forced upon him by his fathers earnest wish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
HERD OF DEER
 DESTROYING CROPS

Omaha, Neb., December 1.-At Avoca, Ia about 8 miles northeast of this city, B wild deer, which have been destroying crops and otherwise annoying the farm CTS. were captured in a drove Thanks giving Day and will be sold by the state game wardens to cities of the state as park attractions.
 A few years ago a herd of 125 deer es- capped from the park of the late w. B. Cuppy, and since then they have multi piled until there are about 400 in Potta- watamic county, and they are becoming a nuisance to the farmers. The law pro- tects them from slaughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
BELIEVED ENTIRE
 CREW PERISHED

Buffalo. December 1.-At dawn this morning the prov of the steamer Ral- eigh, blown on the rocks of Sherkston, Ont. yesterday, could still be seen among the breakers a quarter of a mile off shore, but there was no sign of life on the wreck to indicate that Engineer William Pritchard was still alive.
 The body of the other victims of the wreck, Fred Wise, a sailor, and his wife. the steamer cook, were washed ashore last night.
 The storm is still raging and 1t seems likely the Raleigh may break up at any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Entertainments for Brides and Visitors
 A SOCIAL CALENDAR
MT. and Mrs. Lowell Hosts-Bridge Clubs Meet-LuncheOn and Mu- sical Events-Mrs. Hood
 Hostess to Club
By MYRTLE MILES (TeIephOnes: Bell 1900, Peoples 23


 The Music Study club is offering treat to the music lovers of Birmingham in the recital of the organist, Edwin Ar thur Kraft, whom they are bringing to Birmingham on Tuesday of the coming week. Many beautiful things have been written of Mr Kraft and one of them which gives a fine idea of his splendid musicianship is taken from a Toronto journal following recent appearance, and is as follows:
 MT. Kraft, as an organ soloist, both iii his numbers and in his recital programme upon the following night, disclosed the possession of a technical and artistic equipment of a virtuoso character. He has a pair of incredibly long, flexible hands which can simply reach anything on the keyboard. The way he romped through that allegro from the Buck son. ata in D flat, with it's frisking double sixths was most exhilarating. The move nient from the Maquaire First Organ Symphony proved so interesting on Monday night that he was led to put the whole work upon his programme of the succeeding evening. An interesting lit llc Dy oluISeS, III WulCn llt harp effect obtained from the use of staccato arpeggios upon a combination, Of sixteen with two-foot stop, proved to be such a novelty that it's repetition was requested and given uuon the sec- ond night also. Probably the most in, spring piece of virtuoso work which MT. Kraft did was the playing of the Wagner Ride of the Vallxyries." The wild moun- tain scene, the flashing lightning, and the ride of the war maidens through the clouds with the bodies of the heroes on their saddles all the picture was splen- dldly suggested. An organ of more re- source both as to brilliance and sorority would, of course, have made the piece more impressive, but the Jarvis street instrument responded not badly to the strenuous demands which the great work trade upon it.
 One would not perhaps call MT. .1raft poetic player, or, rather, one would not name that quality as his outstanding characteristic. His forte seems to be in playing big works in which he car. toss off technical difficulties with ease which I shall have to describe by the inevitable word consummate. And yet, when I think of that little meditation of Sturges and of the introduction to the third act of Die Meistersanger, with it's quiet loveliness, I cannot deny MT Kraft the possession of imaginative in- stlncts in his playing. It is simply that | his colossal technic bull1s so large be- | tore one when he plays programme 1 through, that every other quality, nc matter how fine, is forced somewhat into | the background.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
LUNCHEON FOR
 A VISITING MATRON

Mrs. Fred Shepard entertained yester- day at luncheon in compliment to Mrs. William Sellers. who is a former Bir- mingham matron but is now making her home in Huntsville. The luncheon in- cluded only a party of Mrs. Sellers espe- cial friends-five in number
 Mrs. Shepard is a gifted hostess and her luncheon was planned with eXcep- tional grace. In the center of the table was a mound of maiden hair fern, em- phasizing the green and white color scheme which she had chosen. Seated about the table were Mrs. Shepard, Mrs. Sellers, Mrs. J. s. F. Foster, Mrs. Will liam Bruce, Mrs. c. B. Jennings and Mrs. J. F. Baldwin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
6O.OOO METAL
 WORKERS AFFECTED

Berlin, December 1.-The lockout of metal workers, which went into effect last night has already affected 5O,OOO men. Representatives of the men who had re- fused to receive the agreement drawn up by joint committee of employees and trade unionists met again today with the delegates of the employees to endeavor to reach a settlement which Is earnestly desired by both sides. All the works have now plenty of orders in hand. while the approach of Christmas and the expense of living effect the workmen very seriously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
MISS ELIZABETH MASSEY
 GIVES A BOX PARTY

A pleasure that was shared by the members of a club of young girls, with scme of their friends among the boys, was Miss Elizabeth Massey's box party last evening at the Majestic. Follow ng the theatre party the young people were entertained at the hostess's home on Beech street.
 In the party were Miss Mary Sibley, Miss Mary Sessions, Miss Elizabeth Mas sey, Miss Virginia White, Miss Gertrude Motion, Miss Virginia White, Miss Emma Collins, Miss Mary Streit, Miss Nellie Haylow, Miss Dollie Beardman, Miss Doris Moughon; Messrs. Lee Harper, Earle Barker, William Ratlif Frank Pa pot, Jack King, Joseph Mcintosh, Stuart Coleman, Tom Elton O'Byrne and Will liam Heidt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02

was able to leave her room yesterday and will, it is thought be among her friends in a few days.
 MT and Mrs. E. T. WilcoX's friends will be glad to know that they ex- pect to again make Birmingham their home. They have lived in Memphis for the past two years, a removal be- ing caused by business promotion of MT. Wilcox. They are expected to ar rive next week.
 Mrs Cornelia Bent 4las returned to Nashville, Tenn, to again make it her home MT and Mrs. J. II. Coughlan will occupy the Bridges residence on South Twentieth street, which she has va cated
 Colonel Palmer of Richmond and his daughter, Mrs. Ormond Young, are at the Hotel Hillman. They are among the out of town people here for the Nesbit- Means wedding.
 MT and Mrs. J. D. Kirk patrick have as their guests for the Nesbit- Means wedding MT. and Mrs. shannon oI Camden, S. C.
 Mrs. Leonard T. Beecher is at home after a delightful visit to Cleveland, Ohio, where she successfully filled an engag agement at Hiram college.
 Mrs. Joe l.. Rountree of Hartselle and Miss Annie Brantley of Tullahoma and Miss Florence Brantley of Shell byville, Tenn, visited MT. and Mrs. j. A. Rountree this week. They will re- turn to Hartselle today to visit rela- tives.
 Miss Elizabeth billiard of Alexander City was called to the bedside of her sister. Mrs A. l.. Atwood, who was recently injured in a street car acci- q ent. Mrs. Atwood Is resting quietly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
MRS. ROBERT HOOD
 HOSTESS TO CLUB

The Friday afternoon Bridge club was entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Robert Hood Only the members of the club were included in tine hospitality, the coterie including a congenial group of young matrons Pre- ceding the games a dainty luncheon was served. The membership of the club in cludes Mrs. Hood, Mrs. Mortimer Jordan, Mrs. Wilbur Kelley, Mrs. Frank Bell Mrs. Brooks Forbes, Mrs. Sidney Ed ,nonds, Mrs. Thomas Wingfeld, Mrs. Hunter Smith, Mrs. Owen Gillespy, Mrs. John Yeatman, Mrs. Harry Koenig and Mrs. M. E. Dewstoe.
 A boudoir cap and picture were given as prizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02

panion to them all. muddled my young
 est boy so with my help in arithmetic,
 teaching him old fashioned ways, and up-
 setting him generally that he'll never be
 anything but poor in mathematics. I took
 my oldest daughter through the first Latin
 year course, so that she could enter the
 class her boarding school friends be-
 longed to. I did this during the summer vacation, and she's been regretting ever since that she couldn't unlearn the Eng fish pronunciation I taught her. Last that broke the cameps back. My oldest boy was a Freshman at College, and his letters were filled with nothing but Foot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
Catarrh Doctor You Can Get the Best One il
 the World for $1.00

Go to Norton's drug store today Say q want a HYOMEI outfit" take it home with you, open the box and pour a few drops of HYOMEI (pronounce it High ,p-me) into the little hard rubber inhaler.
 Then breathe pleasant, soothing. heal ing. germ killing HYOMEI over the raw, inflamed, germ ridden membrane for few minutes and relief is imme- diate.
 Stuffed up head will vanish. Keep up the treatment four or five times a day for few days and hawking, spit ting and forming of mucus in the nose and throat will cease.
 HYOMEI Is guaranteed to end catarrh coughs, colds. croup. asthma, catarrhal deafness, or money back. Complete outfit $100. subsequent bottles if needed 50 cents at Norton's drug store and druggists everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
Michael MalOney Dead

New Orleans, December 1.-Michael $. Maloney. aged 41, assistant manager of the Western Union office in this city, died last night at the Maloney residence after a brief illness. He was made as- sistant manager last September after % years service with the company. He started as check boy. A widow and nine children survive him. Funeral ar engagements will be delayed pending the arrival of a sister, Mrs. I. McChray, of Savannah, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
FINE HOGS KILLED
 NEAR STEVENSON

Stevenson, December 1.-(Specal.l l- The farmers and villagers of this county raise thousands of hogs every year. Many of them already have been killed and most of the others will be slaugh- tered before Christmas as 1t is thought in this section that meat killed after Christmas Is apt to be spoiled by the usual warm spell of weather in February before it has time to take salt thor oughly.
 The enormous corn crop in this county has been practically all gathered. Be- sides Alabama men Tennessee and Ten nesss buyers are investing in this corn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
MIR. AND MRS. LOWELL
 HOSTS TO BRIDAL PARTY

The members of the bridal party to attend Miss Virginia Means and MT. Nesbit this evening were informally but charmingly entertained last even ing by MT. and Mrs. William s. Lowell at their home on Ridge Park avenue. The entertainment followed the re- hearsal for the wedding and made a gay climax for a happy evening. In addition to the young people who are to be in the wedding party, the hospi tality included a few of MT. and Mrs Lovelfs other friends and, as every entertainment which takes place be- meath their hospitable roof, was most enjoyable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
JOINT SERVICES m HELD AT MERIDIAN

Meridian, Miss, December 1.-(Special.) Appropriate Thanksgiving services were observed in this city yesterday, both morning and afternoon, by Jews and Gen. tiles alike, who gathered in the great auditorium of the First Baptist church and listened to addresses by Rabbi Max Raisin, pr. w. H. LaPrade and Dr. T. J. Shipman. At the morning services collection was taken and $31.7 received. At the afternoon service $58. .06 was col lected and $66.75 subscribed. This amount was turned over to the Associated Chari- ties of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
HIGHLAND CLAN
 WITH MISS SMITH

The Highland Clan met yesterday aft erpoon with Miss Leila Smith, at her home on South Nineteenth street In addition to thes Clan members the hos pitality included a small coterie of friends of the hostess. Bridge was the enter tainment feature and a salad and ice were served afterward at the small ta- bles. Silk hose and handllerchiefs were the club trophies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
TABLE D'HOTE LUNCHEON
 AT COUNTRY CLUB

Beginning next Wednesday and con- tinuing on Wednesdays thereafter dur ing the winter, the Country club will serve table d'hote luncheans on Wednesdays for the convenience or the ladies. Wednesday was chosen as this is matinee day" and number of attractive parties will be planned for the season, contingent on the Wednes- day luncheon, which will be a simple affair, but arranged with the good taste characteritic of club affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
CUTTERS OFF FOR
 WINTER SERVICE

Washington, December 1.-Every reve- nue cutter in eastern waters sailed for it's sheltering harbor today, for the open sea beginning four months patrol of the Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida until April l. During the season of bad weather the cutters will search American waters for vessels in distress. The cruise will be practically continuous, as the cut ters will not cast anchor in port except to procure supplies.