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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-01-05
CHAPTER III.
The Spider.

The Spider.
| left the car at Roseberry June
tion. made as sure as | couNi that
was not followed, ana after te.
newing an old, though rather slight
acquaintance with Jenny Oldham, the
engineer, and showing him a bit of
| paper signed in a grateful but un-
guarded moment by the president
of the c. r. L., took a seat with
him in the cab.
We stopped at the Junction for
twenty minutes, but | saw TO one
who seemed to be interested in me
and after a warning shrek from
the whistle we left the station and
started on the twenty mile run
across a bit of prairie and river
fed rolling woodland to the little
town of Ridgely. Very little was
said in the cab. The train was
running az a high rate of speed
and | found the jolting of the cab
and the frenzied shrieliing of the
whistle not conducive or encourag-
ing TO conversation, so ! watched
the scenery as it fitted by the cab
win'1ow, avoiding the curious eyes
of Oldham and the fireman as much
as possible and said nothing
The rain had ceased and the sun
was shining when we reached
'Ridgey. | found eit little more than
what is termed opprobriously IA
wide place in the road" since the
town itself was more than a mile
from the station. My sleepless
nights were beginning to tell up
on me. / had raging readache
when i climbed out of the cab and
waited, leaning negligently against
the station house wall until the
train should pull out again. had
no mind to face the inside of the
stuffy little waiting room.
Apparently I was the only passen-
ger for Ridgely, for no one else
left the train. 1t pulled out after
the least possible stay leaving me
alone, save for man who was
approaching me with a sheaf of
yellow papers in his hand and
whom I took to be the station
agent. Suddenly was electrified
by hearing my own name pro
noIncel in a low voice.
do not be startled. Mr.. Reyn-
olds, and above all do not turn
your head. Keep your eyes fixed
upon the man approaching and
neither by word or sign allow him
to suspect that some one is speak
ing to you"
"Why?" I asked in the same
guarded tone and without turning
my head
why? My God, is the man mad,
Why? Because I am making one
last desperate effort to save your
worthless life, which personally I
care as little for as I do for the
dust beneath your feet and vet
which I am risking sudden. hor-
rible death to save,"
The voice was low. cold and
sweet-thin like a high note from
rare old instrument and womanly
masculine or manly feminine.
could not tell which. Some one. a
half grown boy, called to the sta
ton agent and he halted half way
down the platform and began to
write in a little note book. 1t gave
ME moments respite.
There is a train from the south
in twenty minutes" said the voice
VIII you, at this unpardonably
late hour, turn from your purpose
and go back to town? have some
little influence and shall not fail
10 exert it in your favor. Even
now i may not be too late"
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Mesdames W. /. Cruce, Frederick
Won. Keller, A. c. Cruce, a. l.
Cruce, Lawrence Cruce. Fred Kin
kaid, Harold Wallace, Max West
heimer, Guy p Cobb, M. j. Alex
ander, j. A. Bivens, Mac Campbell,
J. f. Humphrey, NJ. German, Chas,
Evans, II. b. McCollom and w. X.
Bleakmore and Griswold of Guth-
rie, stood in line and most cordially
welcomed the guests to the hospit
ality of the home,
Misses Daisy Roberts of Okla
homa City and Antoinette Cobb di-
rected to the New Years resolu-
tions register, which was presided
over by Mrs. Robt. Poland. The
New Years resolutions We're very
merrily conceived by one of the
hostesses and were in three sets
started on the twenty mile run on
for the married women, the mar
riel men and the young people.
Miss Thade Mckay of Guthrie
served refreshing punch throughout
the afternoon and evening.
Misses Mary Cruce and Virginia
Bennett invited to the dining room
where refreshments were served by
Misses Gertrude Alexander and
Iaanatta Moore
Throughout the afternoon and
evening the Lowenstein orchestra
played a number of their choicest
selections.
in the evening the young men
and ladies called.
The house panty was the same,
except reversei-the young ladies
formed the receiving line while the
married ladies directed to the regis
ter, dining room and punch bowl.
The hospitality was in every way
worthy of the christening of this
beautiful home and was very
charming precedent to establish for
the entertainments that are to fol-
low
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ATHLETICS FOR GIRLS
1t was Field day at the college,
And the maidens gathered there
Gave up every thought and knowl
edge
For athletic prizes rare.
On the campus congregated,
In great contests now they We'd,
While their parents all elated,
Sat and watched them, full of pride
There was Daisy Maude Matir5h-
What champion was she.
Such her prowess was it filled her
Friends and followers with glee.
There was never one to beat her
So the record, people said
Nothing neater, nothing sweeter,
AS she tossed" her pretty head.
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There was Angeline Amanda
! have never seen her like.
Nothing swifter, nothing grander,
On the Universal Pike.
Her event was just a wonder
AS she seized on Charley Brown
And with neither flaw nor blunder
Threw" the poor old fellow down.
There was airy, fairy Mary.
She who won the next event
She was most extraordinary
AS unto her task she bent.
! have read the records latest.
Quite the latest ] could get,
But she east" her eyes the straight
est
And the farthest ever yet
Next came gentle little Sarah,
With her beauty pale and pure;
Neer was athlete shyen fairer,
Neer was athlete so demure.
But her victory was humping
Yes it quite bedazzled me
When it came around to Jumping"
At an opportunity.
And the last was lovely Janet
How she sat us all awhirl,
There was never on this planet
Quite so wonderful a girl.
I can hardly sit and pen it
For the ecstacy and thrill
Der her splendid prowess when it
Came to running" up a bill!
"A Sufferan Man
*****
New Years Reception
A New Years reception that was
really sort of house wanming
was given at The Naples" on Sat,
urday afternoon when Mr. and Mrs.
w. |. Cruce, assisted by a number
of trends and neighbors observed
the kindly custom of keeping open
house at New Year.
The reception was held amidst
most attractive setting of mistletoe,
holly and Christmas decorations
which harmonize!l most agreeably
with the lovely interior of the
Cruce home.
Misses Eliza Cruce, Gail Cruce
and Beatrice Won Keller gave the
welcome salutation and invited the
guests to the receiving line which
was composed of the hostesses for
the afternoon.
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Many a fellow would rather borrow
an umbrella than lay something by
for a rainy day.
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NOTICE

!, NOTICE y
All committees and those !"
, who will assist in the arrange"
. ment of the reception on Sat"
: urday evening to Governor :"
, Lee CrIce will please meet :"
, at the Masonic hall at 8 ::
o'clock, sharp, Friday morn u
, ing, where the plans for the !:
affair will be perfected. !"
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an umbrella than lay something by
for a rainy day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-01-05
The Web of
The Spider
(By HELEN TOMPkINS)
Author Of "T'e Mystery Of Terra
Noir,' Etc.

Copyright by The Story Press AS
sociation.)
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in the evening the young men
and ladies called.
The house panty was the same,
except reverseit-the young ladies
formed the receiving line while the
married ladies directed to the regis
ter, dining room and punch bowl.
The hospitality was in every way
worthy of the christening of this
beautiful home and was very
charming precedent to establish for
the entertainments that are TO fol-
low.
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The Kentucky Club.
The Kentucky club held a call
meeting the past week for the pur-
pose of making plans for the re-
ception TO be given in honor of
| Governor Lee Cnuce on Saturday
evening from s until 1870 at the
Masonic hall by the members of
the Kentucky club.
On account of the severe weather
the attendance was small, but a quo
rum was present who decide1e that
the compliment should be extended
Governor Cruce with the entire Ken
lucky club as host and that gen
eral invitation be extended the Ard
moae public to be present. The
members who were present at the
call meeting made this decision
with the belief thar every member
of the Kentucky club would come
TO their assistance and do their
share towards making the recep-
ton a success.
The reception will be a come and
go affair anN it is hoped that every
citizen will avail themselves of the
opportunity of personally extending
their fluctuations to our fellow
townsman and governor.
The following chairmen were ap-
pointed:
Committee on Arrangement Mrs.
R. F. TURNER.
Decoration Committee-Miss IIe!-
en- Ward.
Program Committee-Mss Gamer
on Boone.
Finance Committee. W. Har.
reid.
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Three Weeks.
81 hree Weeks" Eleanor Glyn's
famous novel as dramatized by her
and presented at the Robson opera
house last night was a surprise and
an exceptional treat to those who
took advantage of the opportunity
afforded 10 see it.
Most everybody has read this fa-
nous book, so there is mo use for
us to relate the story mere, but the
characters represented were all un-
usually well acted, Miss Hamilton
as the queen of Sardalia being one
of the most emotional actresses on
the American stage. while the sup
porting cast could not have been
better. The play was witnessed by
a small house. l1me perhaps TO
misinterpretation of what the pro-
duction really would be and those
who missed it overlooked the chance
TO see one of the very best attrac-
tions ever brought 10 Ardmore.
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Date of Meeting Changed.
The Third Ward Mothers club
will not meet this week on account
of the leaders absence, but will
meet next week instead The mem
bers of this club will please note
the change and be present on Fri
day week.
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Class Meets.
Mrs. Crittendon announces that
both OF her dancing classes viii
meet on their regular liates at the
Adrien hotel this week. The men,
bers will please be in attendance.
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Mrs. Nina B. Hadley has re-
turned from Oklahoma City.
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MARY
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AEAA WHlTEMAN.
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Class Meets.

Mrs. Crittendon announces that
both OF her dancing classes viii
meet on their regular tates at the
Adrien hotel this week. The men,
bers will please be in attendance.
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Mrs. Nina B. Hadley has re.
turned from Oklahoma City.
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FRIDAY.

7:50 p. m.-Introductory sermon
Oscar Paschal, r. G. Baker alterna
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Dale Of Meeting Changed.

The Third Ward Mothers club
viii not meet this week on account
of the leaders absence, but will
meet next week instead. The mem
hers of this club will please note
the change and be present on Fri
day week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-15
ODD FELLOWS LOSE
 2 SUIT AGAINST NEGRO

Jackson, Miss. March 14.-(Special.)- The Odd Fellows of Mississippi have lost out on their proposition to compel the negro Odd Fellows to discontinue the use of badges and! insignia similar to those used by the whites. The decision of the supreme court today in the case of the Grand Lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows versus the District Grand Lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in Mississippi, was to affirm the decision of the Iinds county court, in which the case originated, and in which the defendants were the winners
 For several years there has been a demand on the part of the white lodges of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Elks, and others that the negro organizations of similar names should not use badges of similar patterns, and the matter was finally carried to the courts. In tha event the Odd Fellows had gained this case other orders would have instituted similar proceedings-a may anyhow. However, no negro wears an Elks pin or badge in this section of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-15

It will be great news for the Phillies that with the exception of Amos Rusie, George McQuillen, at the present time, has more speed than any other finger who has ever lived or who now lives.
 Cincinnati scribes declare him to be a wonder, ana expect him to pitch the Reds to the pennant this season. W. A. Phe- Ion, the war correspondent of the Cincin- nati Times-Star, sends the following to his paper from the camp at Hot Springs
 The main topic of the discussion Sat- urday night and all day Sunday-not only with the Reds, but among all ballplayers infesting :iiis resort-was the wonderful comeback of McQuillen. All through the training season the real condition of Me Qullen, ana lis chances of ever getting into form agein, have bothered not the fans and Red management only, but even the stars who were quartered down here ever since December. Men who saw the pitcher every day and were mixing with him hour after hour could not say any thing about his real strength or pros poets of imJ rovement. The Sphinx wasn't t fin it with the stern and silent slabman. Some of the letters written home from here during the winter said that Mac was q hopeless wreck-nerves and physique both gone. and never a chance to regain his lost abilities. Other letters insisted that George was fast coming into form ami showing signs of imp. ovement every day.
 Just before the Reds came down here, Charley Dooin exultantly announced that NIcQuillen was a hopeless cripple-that his right clrow was so stiff he could not bend 1t, and that there was no chance for him to ever get back to free use of the arm. This, said Dooin, was one reason for his easerness U iaaks the big trade with the Reds, and the main reason why he put up such 8 f5nt to force Horace Fogel into accepting the deal.
 This statement from Dooin received wide credence, and there was something in it, too. On the trip down here with the second squad, a Red who is very friendly with McQuillen, told me frankly that Georges arm was gone, utterly gone, and that he considered it a cinch that the big pitcher could never work again. Scores of the early games played at Hot Springs showed that McQuillen was work
 
 even tried to pitch ball, while some of the boys who were in those games say that Mac wouldn't even throw back from the outfield. Then the St. Louis corre- spondents down there wrote their papers that Mac was all in and just wreck. Looked bad. to say the least, and when Griffith announced that he was going to pitch McQuilen in the Saturday game the majority of the boys believed that they had gathered to see the finish of a mighty pitcher.
 Speaking of McQuillen and his finish ask the Browns, or ask Harry Severoid and Tom Clarke. Talk about speed, says Clarke-"Say. he was demon. I've batted against him several times, and he had plenty of whizz, but never anything like he was putting over Saturday after noon. No extra exertion, either. He just steamed them in like bullets. and wasn't trying to throw his arm off, not bit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-15
TWO FAVORITES
 WIN AT TAMPA

Tampa, Fla, March 14--Only two favor ites were successful this afternoon at the West Tampa track and the books had much the best of the day's speculation With a free gate large crowd turned out and play was brisk, although the card consisted of six selling races with no particular feature. Interest centered chiefly on the closing race. however, which was won by the favorite, Ringer, in a drive by nose. Grenade. second, would have won in another stride. Summary:
 First race, $l0o, for S-year-olds and up five and one-half furlongs. selling-Chan- ault, 102 CWeispen), 8 to l, to l, 8 to 2 won; Dandy Dancer, 113 (Troxler), 4 to 5 l2 to 5, out second; Blue Tie, no (Quin lan), to |, 4 to 5, 2 to D. third. Time 1:14. Johnny Wiss, Ameron, Charlotte Hamilton, Melsear,. Caltha, Brogham ant Automatic also ran.
 Second race, $10O, 3-year-olds and up seven furlongs, selling-Okolona. s4 (Pry or), 21a to l, to 2. out, won; Warner Griswell. no (Wristen). to 5. 2 to 5, out second; Donation, 109 e. White), 12 to l to 1, 2 to 1, third Time. 1:s5 4-5. Littl. Maid, Ida Lackford, Nettie Carita ant ! Caucus also ran Nat
 Third race, s10O, 4-year-olds and up, si, furlongs selling-Hancock, 11b Irvfn), toe1, to 5, ? to 5, won; Irwin P. Diggs 115 Bergen), 3 to 2. Ito B. out, second Chief Haynes, 115; Jackson, to 1, to l even. third. Time. 1:20 2-5. Inspired. M, Love and Lady Chiffon also ran.
 Fourth; race, $1OO, 3 year -oIds and LID mile and 70 yards. selling-occidenta 1o7 (Bergen), 8 to 5. 4 to 5, 9 to ! won; Merry Belle, 1lo e. Jackson), IL to. l., 4, to |, to l, second; virrini, Lindsey, no (Donovan), 2Ja to .1.s even to 2. third. Time, 1 :55 4-5. Athance Amyl, St. Valentine, Abe Gooding ane pr. Cook also ran.
 Fifth race, $100. 4-year-o1ds and I'D l5 furlongs, selling-Lucetta, 104 (Ber gen). 4 to 1. 8 to ?. 3 to 5, won; Reya Lady, 1o9 tHolmes). 12 to 1. A to T. 9 t, l., second; Dr. Hollis, 110 (Pauly),a4 4 t, D., to 5, out, third. Time, I;O6 g. 5 Lady Hapsburg. Alencon, Bertmont inc The Ram also ran. sfs
 l Sixth race, .$150. 3-year-olds. and, up furlongs. .selling-Ringer, 112' (Trox ler), to 2, to 5, out, won; Grenade 1o7 (Bergen), to 1. ? to l, even, sec ond; Donaldo, 115 e. Jackson), 5 to to 5. out, third. Time, 20 3-5. Brigh Maiden. Lewhill. St. Dunstan, Wool stone and Bosser Ryan also ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-15

Molesworth hopes to have Perdue here within the next few days.
 Pitcher Sexton wired yesterday that he had started for Birmingham, and he will probably get in this afternoon He wrote some time ago that no trans portation had been placed for him Manager Moleswortb immediately placed the transportation, but accord ing to the telegram yesterday, Sexton had not been notified He stated that he would just come ahead and collect for his fare on his arrival here.
 A little "can" was attached to Catcher Boyle yesterday. Boyle was with Bir- mingham for a few days last spring and Molesworth at first thought of re ! turning him this year. But with five good receivers on the scene he couldn' see" Boyle, and so instructed him not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-15
SPORTING NEWS
 AND LIVE GOSSIP FROM EVERYWHERE
Phillies Meet BdrOnS
 In Second Game To-day
EACH TEAM WILL BE MADE UP OF ITS REGULAR PLAYERS. THE GAME WILL START AT O'CLOCK

The second game of the series to deter mine the relative strength of the South- srn and the National leagues Will De played this afternoon on Redwood field, the contenders being the Barons Of Bir- mingham and the Quakers of Philadel- phia.
 Advices are to the effect that the base ball continent is In throe of excitement. Telegrams to Manager Dooin are pouring fin every hour-the fans of the Sleepytown of the north endeavoring to boost up the courage of the Philly boss. The defeat of their team last Saturday was d se- were blow. but they are hopeful that by tonight the silver lining will have made its bow The betting, since the great showing of the Barons last Saturday, has veered with d sudden sweep. and the Bar ens will enter the fray favorites-S to Q.
 Birmingham is supremely confident that for the second time the Phillies will be drubbed And Birmingham, at the same time, is confident that the Phllies will finish in the first division of the National league in September. The strength of the visitors is not overlooked. but the strength of the bold Barons, when compared, is son,e strength itself.
 Seriously, however, the game will be played this afternoon, and it will prob- ably be as interesting as the game last Saturday. There will be little serious pitching, but the players will smash the pellet with all their might, will do their best in the field and will run the bases as wild deer hound-driven.
 With the exception of George Paskert, who has gone to his home in Cleveland to attend the funeral of his father, Man ager Dooin will present his regular line