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The Washington times., 1911-10-26
LOCAL MENTION.

When Your Carpets and Rugs Are Sent
to CONGER'S, 23d and N. Y. ave-, for
cleaning, rest assured the work will be
done right. Mothproofing without extra
charge. Carpets relaid. Tel. w. All
The Washington times., 1911-10-26
NAVY filters HANG
Up NEW MARK FOR
FLIGHT over WATER
Lieutenants Ellyson And
Towers Negotiate l45 Miles
In l47 Minutes.

Iieutenants +. G. Ellyson and J. H.
Towers. of the navy aviation school.
at Annapolis. broke the worlds record
Yesterday for hydroplane Fights when
they few from Annapolis to Buckroe
Beach. Va. 145 miles. in two hours and
twenty-seven minutes.
The trip was made without a stop.
They averaged almost o mile minute,
at times clipping along at fifty miles an
hour. and at others speeding up as hign
as seventy. --'
The record made bv the navy aviators
is one of which the Gov ernment feels
proud. 1t stamps the fiiers as being
among the best. ami places the United
States in the front rank in aviation
over water. The great flight was made
IN Il Curtiss. double-control. sixty miles
an-hour hydroplane.
II Is estimated bv aeroplene experts
that a 200 pound missile dropped from a
hydroplane at an altitude Of 1000 feet
or higher would destroy the largest bat
tieship A non-explosive bomb would al
most wreck a ship itself. it being point
ed out that a weight of 200 pounds.
dropped from that height, would 20
completely through powerful ship.
The Washington times., 1911-10-26
BREAKS A SEVERE COLD
IN JUST A FEW HOURS
In just q few-hours all misery from
bad cold or the Grippe
will be overcome.

PapA's Cold Compound 10 the result
Of three years research at Q cost Of
more than nifty thousand dollars. and
contains no quinine. which we have
conclusively demonstrated IL not ef-
fective in the treatment Of colds or
grippe.
1t is a positive fact that a dose Of
Pape's Cold Compound. taken every
two hours until three consecutive doses
are taken. will end the Grippe and
break up the most severe cold. either in
the head, chest. back. stomach, limbs
or any part Of the body.
It promptly relieves the most miser-
able headache. dullness. head and nose
stuffed up, feverishness. sneezing. sore
throat, running Of the nose, mucous
catarrhal discharges, soreness, sunness
and rheumatic twinges. ,..- .....
Take this harmless compound as d.
rected, with the knowledge that there
is no other medicine made anywhere
else in the world which will cure your
cold or end Grippe misery as promptly
and without any other assistance or bad
after-effects, as a 2S-cent package OF
Pape's Cold Compound. which any drug
gist in the world can supply.
The Washington times., 1911-10-26
SOUTHERNERS SHOW .
THEIR AVERSION TO
HANGING OF WOMAN
Difficulty Experienced In
Getting Jury For Trial
Of Mrs. McRea.

OPELOUsAS. La, Oct. I.-Southern
chivalry, respect of women, and scruples
against inficting capital punishment
upon the gentler sex. even though q
member of that sex be guilty Of murder.
are the principal obstacIes which today
faced the prosecut/n in the examina-
ton OF veniremenyfor the trial of Mrs.
Zoe Runge McRAa. for killing young
Allan Garland, last month.
Talesmen. when questioned by Prose
cutting Attorney Debuisson. admitted
they would not volunteer to infiict the
death penalty upon Mrs. McRea, ever
though they should find her guilty. The
prosecution Immediately required tn eii
dismissal.
So much difficulty has been met with
in the selection of twelve unbiased men
that Judge Pavy announced that night
sessions would be held. Under this
provision, It Ii thought the taking OF
testimony will commence the first part
OF next week.
The Washington times., 1911-10-26
Woodruff CHOSEN
. AS NEW PRESIDENT
OF COLUMBIA CLUB
Election Of Banker Is
Unanimous--Committee
Heads Named.

Benjamin Woodruff, IL the new presi-
dent Of the Columbia Country club. the
honor being rendered him unanimously.
Mr.. Woodruff, who is a banker. was
secretary & Sf the club last year.
port OF the nominating committee vent
through with only one hitch. A. d.
shelton was elected q member of the
ernors are H. Bradley Davidson. pfesi-
dent last year; DR.. W.. s. Harlan. Vice
president last year; II. G. Sheridan.
Col. Robert N. Harper. and M. K. DAN
forth, who was treasurer for the year
The slate went through last night at
the annual meeting with respect to the
onicers who were chosen by the gov
san satg E%mSns 70 ,as Smith nls.an snd Mr. shsr
contest with Mr.. Woodruff. II. W. W.
term had expired. was named "ice Vice
retary, and John Poole was elected
The following important committee
chairmaIships were name0S
green's committee, M. 3. Danforth:
membership committee. e, B. Eynon,
lr.: tennis committee. H. c. Sheridan.
Before the meeting convened members
that the organizations finances are in
Treasurer Danforth's report shows
resources of $242,470 and surplus over
liabilities OF $50, 463
lhe statement shows that the annual
revenue from dues, which are go per
annum for active members, is S25, $50.
There are 400 active members. six active
special members, fifty-two nonresident,
aid three honorary members. Those
thr q are President Taft, Vice President
Sherman, and Speaker Champ Clark.
The description of club property ap-
pended to the annual statement sets
forth that the club owns 128 acres 'front.'
ing 1878 feet On Connecticut avenue.
The golf course Is described as a
STANDARD eighteen-hole course, with
comlete watering system extending over
beautiful natural and artificial hazards. +"
There Is separate golf course for
women, of which five holes are at pres
ent under construction
The Washington times., 1911-10-26
MORE BAD CHECK
. CHARGES LOOM UP
AGAINST P|EPER
Man Brought Back From
Canada Believed To Be
Deserter.

John w. Pieper. brought, back from
Cochrane, Canada, for trial on an in
0ictment In Criminal Court by the
Grand jury, may be called upon to an.
swer charges in Police Court when the
upper court has passed on his case.
Pieper must face trial on an indictment
charging him with passing worthless
checks for $500 on Karl Acheterkirchen
and for $50 on N. Auth, of the N. Auth
Provision Company, eight months ago.
Assistant United States Attorney Ralph
Given stated today that several charges
OF false pretenses for passing WORTH
less checks for lesser amounts are held
up In United States branch Of Police
Court pending the outcome Off Pieper's
trial In the Criminal Court.
That the defendant is deserter from
the Corps Of Engineers of the United
states Army. and that he Is wanted
IN Baltimore for evading taxicab bill
OF af. is alleged by Detectives Burl-
angame and Weldon. WHO have been
on .the watch for Pieper for the last
eight months
Pieper deserted his post with the En-
eineer Corps at Washington Barracks,
IT Is alleged. and went back to his old
home in Dusseldorf Germany. Soon
after he left Washington complaints
concerning alleged worthless checks
reached the police. It was deemed un-
wise to incur the expense of bringing
the defendant back from Germany. il
ts understood. 80 the officers awaited
his possible return to the United States
He returned to this country, and after
staying for 2 short time in Baltimore,
vent to Cochrane, In the Province CT
Ontario. 1t was there that the deteC-
tives located him. where he was run
ming meat market. Detective Burlin-
game went to Canada. and brought
him back.
Pieper was placed in jail here i'm
E1ediately on his arrival. and had mo-,
been able up to this afternoon to sc-
cure the $1,000 bonds required on the
TWO charges of false pretenses filed
against him.
While at the Washington Barracks,
1t Is said, that Pieper was connected
with the commissary department His
wife. who married him here in WASH
ington remained in the city, and is en-
ployed in a department store.
That Pieper admits passing the checks
is stated by Detective Burlingame.
The Washington times., 1911-10-26
SHOP EARLY FOR
CHRISTMAS, URGES
CONSUMERS LEAGUE
A Preliminary Organization,
With 100 Members, Is
Effected.

do your Christmas shopping early"
will be the slogan proclaimed soon by
the new District Consumers League
It's first work following preliminary
organization yesterday afternoon with
100 charter members.
The first activity of the new District
organization. a branch Of the National
Consumers League, will be to urge
early holiday shopping. No attempt
will be made until the new year to
establish white list" OF washington
tradesmen and manufacturers conform
ing to standards-of the league.
At It's initial meeting, however, the
league distinctly announced Its inten-
ton Of forming such . white list
Only such commercial firms which have
hygienic surroundings for employees
obey child labor laws. and are consid.
crate of their employees will be enrolled
on the white list" Patronage of such
merchants by league members will bs
assured. It is said.
Mrs. Florence Kelly, general secretary
OF the National Consumers' League, with
headquarters In New York, assisted In
organizing the District branch league
yesterday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore w. Noyes, 1870 New Hamp-
shire avenue northwest.
DR.. William ]. Kerby, Of Trinity Col
lege, presided.
Mrs. Ernest w. Roberts. wife Of Con-
gressman Roberts Of Massachusetts,, is
prominently mentioned for the presi-
dency OF the District league. She is an
experienced sociological worker and
president Of the Women's Congressional
Club.
The committee chosen to draft a con-
stitution for the District league and
name the officers for the first year, ap-
pointed at the meeting yesterday after
noon. comprises Miss Elisabeth Bryan,
the Rev. DR.. John Van Schaick, Mrs.
Roberts, Secretary A. ]. McKelway, of
the Child Labor Association. and Miss
Cha rifles.
The Washington times., 1911-10-26
Anniversary Of Start
Of The minute Men,

Today is the anniversary Of the Or
ganization of the most famous volun-
teer soldiers in American history-the
Minute Men. On October 26, 1774, the
Provincial Congress Of Massachusetts,
military body
October 26 also is memorable in his
tory as the anniversary of the birth.
in 1S0O, Of Connt Won Moltke, famous
German warrior; the declaration of war
by Russia against Great Britain, in 1907.
and the completion of the Erie canal, in
1885, .---- - .. ......-..... -.
Fifty-two years ago today the steam
ship Royal Charter foundered off An
gelsea with $4,ot0.019 in gold. $40 persons
drowning.
The battleship Oregon was launched
eighteen years ago today.
The Washington times., 1911-10-26
Robert Emmet.
Oysters. Md. Quick. 6ro 9th, 1908 Pa. ava

There Are Many Restaurants But Only
one Cafe Francais. Dinner. 5oc. 1913 e,
near 11th.
The Washington times., 1911-10-26

Hamlet, Greatest Tragedy Since
creation. Virginia, 9th. F. G. Today.
The Washington times., 1911-10-26
$1.15

Values to $500.
48 pairs Little
Boys $500 I" TRI-
WEAR" /" Calf. Kid
and Patent Shoes.
sizes 10 to 1871, B
and G.
65 pairs Child's
$3.50 grade Patent
l. e a t h er Button
Boots-sizes from 6
to II, and other
splendid values.
The Washington times., 1911-10-26
Oil Stove Responsible
For Third Street Fire

overturning an oil stove started a
fire which did $500 damage to the
store at 900 Third street southwest,
this morning.
The place is occupied Jointly as "a
shoemaker shop by John Brienza and
a dyeing and cleaning establishment,
conducted by August Mann, colored.
Mann was heating an iron when the
stove was overturned, setting fire to q
partition.
The Washington times., 1911-10-26
Fugitive From District
Jail Sought By Police

The police have been asked to
search or Paul Jones, colored, a pris-
oner at the District Jail. who escaped
yesterday afternoon. He was doing
some work near the superintendent's
home when he got away without at
tracing the attention of the guard.
Jones, who Is twenty-one years old.
was sent to jail Tuesday for nine days
for q petit offense
The Washington times., 1911-10-26
STRONG FRIDAY ATTRACTIONS '';, sk So s,1 Linz: I"
Wonnen's

milo" $3.50 BOOTS
effective styles on the short
front, wide toe lasts now so pop
ular. Patent or Gun Metal Calf
Button. with cloth M 0n
top tops Reduced FRI A/0Y
The Washington times., 1911-10-26

6S Pairs for Men.
I SO pairs p a ( 9 n (
Colt $3.50 Button
Boots - with cloth
tops.
80 pairs $3.50 Pat
ent Kid Blucher,
Laced and Button
Shoes.
First rate styles
and qualities.
Sizes mostly s to
8, B, c a n d d
widths.
Store Only.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18
MAIL BOXES FoR STATIONS.
Order Effective Today TO Have Letter
Boxes at All Railroad Stations.

Washington, Oct. 1S.-An order by
the postmaster general, effective to
day, instructs postmasters in cities
where the free delivery system is in
operation to place street letter boxes
az all railroad stations.
The installation is to be accom-
plished as soon as possible and the
boxes are to be placed in conspicu-
ons locations, near the center of the
platforms. and painted a distinctive
color so as to be readily seen. |:
two platforms are used, there is to
be n box on each
1t is further ordered that collec-
tions Of mail matter deposited in
these boxes be made at stated inter
walls and the letters are to be han
died with tho same dispatch as alI
first class mail.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18
IMPORTANT THAT PUBLIC SHOULD
KNOW ABOUT GREAT
KIDNEY REMEDY.

The testimonial am TO give You
comes unsolicited. have been suffer
ing from lumbago for ten years and at
times vas unable to stand erect. A
MIR Dean OF this city saw me in my
condition (bent ovcr) and inquired
the cause. told him that had the
lumbago He replied, "lf you get what
/ tell You 10. YOU need not have it,
| said would take anything for ease.
He said, You get two bottles OF Dr.
kilmcr's Swamn-Root and take it. and
If it 'ioj,i not fix YOU O. X. l viii pay
for the medicine myself" did so and
am a well man. For five months |
have been as well as could be. Before
I took your Swamp-Root was in con
stant pain day and night. This may
look like advertising. hut il seems TO
me most important that the public
should be made familiar with this
treatment as il is the only one know
which is an absolute cure. owe a
great deal to DR.. kilmcr's Swamp.
Root, and am anxious that others sit
uatcd as | was should know and take
advantage of it. Hoping that this
testimonial may be Of benefit to somc
one am. J. \. ROWLAND
1884 Humboldt 81,
Denver. Colo
state OF Colorado. City and County o.
Denver, SIS.
Personally appeared before me. a
Notary Public in and for the city and
state of Colorado, J. \. Howand.
known 10 me as the person whose
name is subscribed 70 the above state
mcnt and upon his oath declares that
il i, true and correct statement
DANIEL ". DRAPER.
Notary Public
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18
FIFTY YEARS SENTENCE.
Fer David koontz, Who Planned Rob.
berry Of Crawford Bank

Cheyenne, Okla, Oct 1.-THE mo-
tiCn made in the district court here
by David Koontz for a new trial was
overruled Monday by Judge Brown
and Koontz was sentenced to fifty
years in the state penitentiary for
completely in the robbery Of the
Crawford Cotton Exchange Bank on
November 10, 1910. Koontz was con-
victed on September Is, but filed 4
bill of exceptions and molten for
n new trial and sentence Was sus
pended Both were overruied.
The appeal bond Monday was fixed
at $4,000 which the defendant has
not yet given. When sentenced
Koontz asserted his innocence and
said that it will he proven 70 the
world.
Koontz was convicted of planning
the robbery and carrying t out with
z. F Graham and Charlie Koontz.
Charlie KoOntz was convicted and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18
enforcement officer Beaten.

Hobart. Okla, Oct. 1T. J. Rog-
ers. state enforcement officer. was
beaten badly Monday by c. w. Will
lard shortly after his arrest on a
charge of violating the liquor law
of the state. Rogers was struck from
behind and dangerously wounded and
was unable to appear at the eXamin.
ing trial Monday. Before attempting
the arrest Rogers telephoned for aid,
hut before the arrival of assistance
he made the arrest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18
EQUIP MINES WITH
WIRELESS TELEPHONE
SYSTEM TO BE install LED IN
ARBuCklE MINING CAMPS
STATION AT DAVIS.

Davis Okla. Oct. 17.--Drdcrs, were
placed today with the Clapp-Eastman
company of Cambridge, Mass, for
two wireless telephone and telegraph
Gets to be used between Davis and
the Scott-Braden mining camp, about
sixteen miles southwest, in the heart
of the Arhuckle mountains. Wireless
waves will travel across the highest
peak in the Arhucklea to Davis. at
the rate Of 1864 miles per second.
The SCI ordered for the Arbuckic
Mining Exchange, in Davis, will be
a combination telephone and tele.
Graph. hut the set to he installed at
The mines will have CnlY the tele-
phone attachment The power to he
used ont there will be a storage
battery of a quarter killoWat capac-
ity. while the set in Davis will he
one liillowat capacity, using the 10
volt alternating current Of the cleo
trio light plant. This station will he
able to communicate with the big
station in the million dollar hotel at
Fl. Worth. owned ov the Teas Wire
less Teleeraph-TolephCne Co., who
own high-power stations at Houston,
Victoria, San Antonio and Waco. The
Davis station will be placed in di'
rcct connection with the Texas syS-
TEN. Other large stations are 9rcpos-
ed for Okllhoma City, Tulsa Musko.
zee. MCAlester. Shawnee, Enid, etc,
in oklahoma
The new wireless telephone. the
work Of Boston lad. will ultimately
come into general use in all mining
c.rlps. I is proposed to secure legis-
Iation TO compel all mining compa
MES to equip their lower workings
with wireless sets. thereby giving
theii men instant communication
with the outside world in case Of
cave.ins fires etc. The wireless teie-
nhone is now in general uSc in Euro.
pean mines. Conversation is kept u
through a thousa,,d foJt Of solid rock
or earth. Ether waves travel witn
the speed of light and nothing in
ter.rrcS with their passage thrcugh
solid bodies. steel vaults, etc.
The board of governors ot The Ar
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18

Guthrie. Okla Oc. IA single
state Of this union holds he key To
tho broom situation ol the cour ry.
Upon conditions in that state depend
the prices that the American house
wife is asked to pay for one OF the
real necessities OF houscwork As
things 90 in Oklahoma, so goes ,hc
broom market OF the world.
It is this remarkable state Of a'-
fairs that makes the broom so easily
subject to fluctuation in price and
renders it impossible for anv indi-
yidual or group of persons TO hold
the broom market AT an even stage.
Manufacturers must have broom corn
i'm order that the housewives Of the
country may have brooms, but it is
all up to the wonderful new state OF
Oklahoma. where four-fifths Of the
corn used in broom manufacture is
grown.
Nobody is responsible for the re.
cent rise in the price OF brooms. THAT
rise is due To- the increase in the
price OF broomcorn, which was caus-
ed by the drouth and extremely hot
weather prevailing during the sum
mer months. There isn't as much
broomcorn In Oklahoma this year as
usual. The demand for broomcorn
becomes stronger as the population
of the country grows larger, so there
YOU have the very simple reason for
the market advances in broom prices.
Soil Here Good.
The soil and climate OF Oklahoma
are peculiarly adapted TO the grow
ing OF broomcorn. which is ap roduct
that will not grow under ordinary
conditions Certain sections a. Okla
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18
Is the World Growing Better?

Many things go TO prove that i is.
The way thousands are trying 10 help
others is proof Among them is Mrs.
W. Could OF Pittsfiolt. y VI. Finding
good health by taking Electric BIZ
ters. she now advises other sufferers,
everywhere. 70 take Them. For years
| suffered with stomach and kidney
trouble she writes. Every snedi-
cine ! used failed till took Electric
Bitters. But this great remedy helped
me wonderfully" They'll help any
woman. They're the best tonic and
fines. liver and kidney remedy that's
made. Try them. loull see. soc al
Ringer Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18

buckle Mining Exchange, through the
membership who have mining inter-
ests in the Arbuckle mountains, pro
pose to equip every mining camp
in that district with wireless during
the next few months. 1t is found to
be more economical and free from
Interference as there are no noles
and wires TO blow down. Local cap
italists propose to enlarge the field
by installing stations at each of the
principal towns in Oklahoma and en-
ter into a traffic arrangement with
the Texas wireless system now in
commercial operation
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18
TO AMERICAN WOMEN
So Missionary Worker Character.
izrd Taft's Salt Lake City Visit.

iZed arts Set LAKE Clty VsV'
a vigorous condemnation OF Prosi-
dent Tai, for "patting the Mormons
on the back" was delivered yesteEda
morning in the Linwood Methods
Episcopal church by Mrs. May Leon
ard Woodruff OF Lemington. u J.,
vice president OF the Woman's Home
Missionary Society. She spoke at the
anniversary OF the foundation oi The
Womens Home Missionary Society
Of the church. She prefaced her re
marks concerning President Taft and
Als f.iendliness with tho Mormon
church BY expressing her admira.ion
foI the president rs an executive and
a statesman. Then she launched into
her condemnation Of his recent visi
TO the home of the Mormon church.
"Cn mis- recent swing around the
ccantry' she began, President TatJ
thought il incumbent on him 10 pay
yieit 10 Salt Lake City, the To-.
ogni7ed stronghold in this country
OF Mormonism. As a matter OF course
the president was honored in the
Utah metropolis. Bat It was not nec-
essary that he should be driven
through the streets seated in the
same carriage with Joseph Smith.
president Of the Mormon church
Even that could be overlooked, had
not President Smiths illegal method
Of living been paraded with the chief
executive OF the United States.
"In the carriage following the one
in which President Smith and Presi-
dent Taft rode. were seated three
wives and five children of Smith.
each OF the three wives having been
married since the so-called Manifesto
OF 1890, in which the Mormon church
represented to have renounced pol
ygamy.
This action of President raft was
an insult to the american home, an
insult to American woman hoad. BY
his action in @nlJ Lake City it look
ed as ie the president OF the United
States was colintenancing plural mar
riage and polygamy." Mrs. Woodruff
addressed q congregation OF I've
hundred--Kansas City Star
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18
Letter 70
Dr.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y.

Prove What Swamp-Root viii do for
You.
Send 20 Or. kilmcr 4 Co, Bingham.
ton, \. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone You will also re
ceive a booklet of valuable infOrma-
tion. telling all about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention the Ardmore Daily Ardmorc
ite. Regular fifiy-cent and one-dollar
size bottles for sale at all drug stores.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18

Mere Wishing Never 5riags Success
To make a success in The cure of
Kidney. Bladder or Rheumatic trou'
bic take Halls Texas Wonder. IT
gives quick and permanent relief
Write for testimonials, T. w. Hall,
2926 Olive St, 81. Louis, Mo Sold by
all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18
Gives Aid 10 Strikers.

Sometimes liver, kidneys and how
els seem to go on strike and refuse
to work right. Then YOU need those
pleasant little trike-breakers-Dr
Kings New Life Pills-to give them
natural aid and gently compel prop
er action Excellent health soon fol
lows. Try them. csc at all Druggists
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-18

given a life sentence and Graham.
after turning states evidence, was
sentenced to forty years in the peni-
tenti2ry.