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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
IS POISONED By
CHINESE DOCTOR
WOMAN, WHO WAS WITH LEWIS
POTTER, BEING HELD UNTIL
CHlNAMAN is FOUND.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 31.-Poison,
extracted from peach tree roots,
was one of the ingredients prescrib-
ed by Lee Hang Chow, a Chinese herb
doctor, according to Coroner Sny-
der, which caused the death of
Lewis Potter, the New York sculp-
tor.
The coroner said today that he
expected the presence of poison to
be shown by chemists eXamina-
ton of the stomach.
The police have instituted a search
of the Pacific coast cities for the
Chinese doctor, who has been miss
ing since Potters death. The wom-
an, who was with Potter at hotel
here, where he registered as "Dr.
Percy and wife admitted to the cor
oner that she was not legally mar
ried to the sculptor and promised
to remain there until the missing Chi
nese doctor is found.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
A Word Concerning First Page
Advertisements

Beginning with this morning the
Daily Ardmoreite will not sell SPACE
for advertising on the first page.
]. c. King e Co., on the first of
October last year bought first page
space for one year and that con-
tract will be made good and they
will have the privilege of the first
page until the first of next month.
Hunts Planning Mill advertisement
is contracted for until about the
middle of September. These two ad-
vertisers We're not asked to forfeit
their contracts but this paper will
make them good. After that time
first rage srace will not be sold.
Will you resolve now TO help us
make the Ardmoreite fully renresen-
tative of the progress of this sec
tion of the state?
We are determined to do our part.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01

AT six O'Clock yesterday afternoon
Mayor ID. W. Dawson requested the
resignation Of Louis c. Slaughter
as chief of the Ardmore fire depart
ment. In the letter asking the res
ignation the mayor set forth that
Mr.. Slaughter had been in the ser
vice for ten years and was entitled
to pension under the state laws
of Oklahoma. He further set forth
that the chief had entered and en-
gagged in active politics contrary to
the provisions of section 973 of the
laws of Oklahoma and cited section
974 of said laws which provides that
any member of any paid fire depart
ment violating section 973 shall be
subject to dismissal from the SER
vice."
1t is understood that S. C. Reed
er has been appointed fire chief
to succeed Chief Slaughter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
Good Samaritan-Arrested.

Muskogee, Okla, Aug. 31.-Clyde
McGary, a well known attorney at
Vinita, Okla, is under indictment by
the federal grand jury here for in
Producing liquor, and If McGary's S
story is true, under remarkable cir
cumstances.
According to McGary, he was going
into Vinita on a Frisco train from
Joplin. On the car with him was a
cripple who carried a crutch and got
about with difficulty. AS they drew
into the Vinita station the cripple
asked McGary il he would assist him
off the train with two large grips. Nc
Gary willingly did so and, taking the
larger of the two grips, stepped off
and carried it into the station, drop
ping it there. An officer happened to
be present and he opened the grip
IT was filled with whisky. He filed
information against McGary and the
federal grand jury indicted him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
HORSES KILLED
BY POISONING
INVESTIGATION SHOWS THAT
HORSES IN WESTERN KANSAS
WE'RE POISONED.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 31.-The
department of agriculture, co-opera-
ting with the Kansas state authori-
ties, have found that many deaths
among horses in Western Kansas,
was due to forage poisoning, attribu-
table to drouth.
The bureau of animal industry
sent an expert there. He reported
that on account of the lack of rain
horses were feeding on plants that
caused intestinal irritation.
The report indicated that il green
alfalfa was fed to the horses, there
would be no further trouble. An ex-
pert was sent to Kansas on the re-
quest of Governor Stubbs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
RESPONSIBILITY
FOR WRECK
INTERSTATE COMMERCE CON-
MISSION PLACES BLAME UPON
FLAGMAN WOODWORTH.

Washington, d. c., Aug 3l.-Re-
sponsibilty for the accident on the
Burlington railroad at Western
Springs, H., July 14th, where thirteen
people were killed and twenty slight
ly injured, was placed by the inter
state commerce commission today up
on Flagman Woodwork,
But" says Chief Inspector Bel
knaps, in his report to the commits
sion, at lies wholly within the power
of the railroad managers virtually to
put an end to from seventy five to
eighty per cent of these narrowing
disasters"
Belknaps says the accident, which
was a rear-end collision, could have
been prevented had the flagman eN
ercised the proper precaution.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01

" SS''<Ss'
Ine republican ploc.ncL CoAllttee-
men met mere SATURDAY aI'einoVn
at the county court mouse 10 oisan-
lZe lne coun,y central commltteS
oI tnaC party.
W.. 5. MUNerton, Judge James l..
Humphrey and B. +. " ard were each
placed III nomination Tor chairman.
Mr. WolverIon Was eIected. Inc
committee was made up OF twenty
two members and of that number
twenty were present. K. a. Howard
was chosen secretary.
The postoftice fight between the
present incumbent, 5. ~. Douglas
and Former Chairman Sam II. But
Ter entered somewhat into the or
ganization of the committee. Some
OF the republicans claimed the
election of Mr.. Wolverton was a
Butler victory while others held that
it was not a victory for either one
of the aspirants for office.
Both Mr.. Douglas and Mr.. Butler
made strenuous efforts to get con
troll of the committee in the election
of precinct committeeman and there
are still eighteen members OF the
{ mmittee to be chosen. Republic
an politics will continue to be warm
until the committees full when it
is very probable that an endorsement
for postmaster IN Ardmore VIII be
made.
L. E. Roland is also a candidate
for the office and he was an active
worker around the committee Satur-
day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
SOLDIER KILLS
WOUNDS SIX
FRENZIED SOLDIER AT BERN,
SWITZERLAND, ESCAPES AT.
TER WHOLESALE SLAUGHTER.

Bern, Switzerland, Aug. 31.-A
frenzied Swiss soldier, Johann
Schwartz, ran amuck last night and
transformed the little town OF Ro.
manshorn into miniature battle.
field, strewn with dead and dying.
The soldier in fit Of madness
seized rifle and shot everyone
within range of his house, killing
four and wounding six.
Police and citizens surrounded the
house. Hearing the shooting, the
besegers We're under the Impress
ion that Schwartz was among them
and he shot one after another until
dozen lay badly wounded. The
mad soldier escaped to the forest
where he is still at large.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
GOING IN TO WIN.
Ardmore Degree Team, w. Q. W.,
Will Go to Muskouee.

Ardmore Degree Team, w. Q. w..
Will Go to Muskogee.
The Ardmore degree team of the
w. o. W., will leave this city by
spcial train over the Frisco on the
10th of September, for Muskogee,
where they will enter the competi-
tive drills which will be participated
in by some of the best degree teams
from Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and
Oklahoma.
There are twenty active members,
besides the captain in the Ardmore
team. 1t has the name of being one
of the best drilled teams in this state
A. B. Hayes, captain of the Ardmore
Uniform Rank, w. o. W., Is Colonel
of the seth regiment Of the Uniform
Rank of the state of Oklahoma and
is a thorough drill master.
Sixteen members, together with
their captain, of the degree team of
the Woodmen Circle, the ladies' aux
iliary of the w. o. w., will also go
to Muskogee on the special train
and will take part in the competitive
drills.
Secretary James Gait of the local
camp Of Woodmen stated yesterday
afternoon that there would be a
large delegation of fWoodmen, ,togeth-
er with their families and friends
who would attend the -Four States
of Woodmen at Musko-
gee which will be in session the
11-12-13-14. The Ardmore contin-
gency will leave Muskogee on their
return Sunday, September Is.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
Banks Will Be Fined.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 31.-Re-
ports that one of the political parties
was solirting contributions from
national banks for the pending po-
ltical campaign, stirred the treasury
department officials today.
Any national bank making such
contributions, declared Thomas p.
Kane, acting comptroller of the cur
rency, will be subject to fine and
its responsible officers and directors
liable to fine and Imprisonment for
violating the laws.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
Sail for Home.

Letters received in this city yes
terday conveyed the Information that
Mrs. Henry Baum and children and
Mr.. Sam Daube and family who
have been spending the summer in
Europe, expected to sail from Am
sterdam for New York, yesterday
morning After a few days spent
in New York City upon landing the
party will continue on their home
ward journey. arriving in Ardmore
at an early date.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
JOEL F. BUCHANAN.
Young Ardmore Business Man Pur-
chased Leeds Woolen Mills Stock.


chased Leeds Woolen Mills Stock.
Leeds Woolen Mills have sold their
store and fixtures in this city to Joel
f. buchanan, who will take charge
of the business the first of September.
Mr.. Buchanan has resided in this city
for a number of years, he has handled
clothing since he has resided here
and he knows fabrics and styles and
values and has as many friends as
any young business man anywhere
and will do his full share of the bus
mess. He will break away from the
policy of the Leeds people and will
not only sell the s15 suit but will
make clothing worth up as high as
$50 a suit or for an overcoat and will
also tailor ladies' suits and coats
Mr.. Buchanan has a magnificent line
of goods on display now and pub
fishes an announcement in today's pa
per that will be Of interest to persons
who make purchases of clothing in
Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
A CENTRAL CITY, KENTUCKY,
TAILOR AGAINST DIVORCE FOR
WIFE. q -.
TRIES TO + OWN LIFE.
After He Had Hacked ATTIC and
His Bride, C. o. Dutzinge rSets
Home on Fire-Firemen Drag Him
Out.

Central City, KY, Aug. @l.-Hear-
ing that his bride of two months was
in a lawyers office, preparing for .
divorce suit, C. O. Dutzinger, tailor,
seized a hatchet, rant to the lawyers S
office, hacked the lawyer and Mrs.
Dutzinger, the latter being fatally IN
jured.
The tailor then ran home, upset
a gasoline stove, set the house afire
and failing in an attempt to hang
himself with a piece of wire, was
hacking himself with hatchet, when
the firemen dragged him from the
burning building.
His wounds will prove fatal, but
the lawyer will recover
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
ROOSEVELT ATTACKS PENROSE
AND ARCHBOLD IN SPEECH AT
BARRE.
BANKS CANNOT CONTRIBUTE
Washington Officials Say That Any
National Bank Making Contribu-
ton to Political Campaign Will
Be Fined.

Barre, VT, Aug. 3l.-Appealing for
Nermont's support on the progressive
ticket, Theodore Roosevelt in an
address here today attacked Penrose
and Archbold.
These men," he said think there
must be something crooked about
me- They cant understand that there
is not, and keep hoping to get
something to discredit me. Some
body always is making charges
against me. | have always denied
them and produce letters to prove
them false
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
Oh, That Long Horned Mosquito.

Ringers Mosquito Lotion will
keep them off.
The danger and annoyance these
pests cause cannot be overlooked
One mosquito will keep you awake
and suffering all night and the dan
ger of contagious disease is Ger.
tainly important.
25c gets a bottle of this lotion and
you will sleep with SAFETY and pleas
ure.
Prepared and sold by
RINGER DRUG co.
The Rexall Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
Request of Washington Bank.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 31.-The
Washington Post today publishes a
report that r. II. Hooker national
treasurer of the progressive party,
in a letter to the president OF local
national hank. had solicited a con,
tribution OF $3.50.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
Coal Was Cheap.

Editor Ardmoreite:
My attention has been called to
an article in your paper Of Aug.
2Sth, in regard to some coal bought
Of Mr.. Nichols, wherein myself and
Mr.. Burnitt thought the price little
high, but upon investigation ] find
that Mr.. Nichols sold the coal 25c
ton cheaper than same quality of
coal can be had now, hence we were
treated fair on that deal, as well as
all other deals we had with Mr..
Nichols. I mention this that you
and the many readers of the Ard
moreite may know that we had a
square deal and Mr.. Nichols has won
our confidence
Very respectfully,
T. G. BRIDGMAN,
votn tee;
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
Return From Extended Visit.

Mr.. and Mrs. Val Mullen arrived
home Friday afternoon from an eX-
tended summers trip. During their
absence they visited Chicago while
the republican national convention
was in session. From there they
went to Las Vegas, N. NJ, where
Mr. Mullen took in the Johnson
Flynn fight. Cheyenne, Wyoming
and Colorado Springs, Denver and
several other Colorado cities were
visited. While in Colorado Mr.. Null
len and wife met A. c. Cruce, who
is at Manitou, recuperating his bro
ken health, also Mrs. Moran Scott
]. W. Newcomb and family, Miss
Matte and Margery Williams, L. Fl.
Love and family and Miss Woods,
all of whom have been spending the
heated term in the mountain state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01

Your chickens need clean feed. Buy
them a sack of wheat at $1.65 per
hundred pounds. Sold by your gro
ceryman or the Ardmore Milling Co.
1-6
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01

We do picture framing. Ardmore
Wall Paper, Paint and Glass Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01

Bargains in wall paper Ardmore
Wall Paper, Paint and Glass Co.
1-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01

Don't forget the Carter county
singing convention at Lorena Park
tomorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01

Everything you need to brighten
up around the house. Ardmore Wall
Paper, Paint and Glass Co. 1-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01

s S. Cole, the well known rhotog-
rainier, is now in charge Of the
South Side Studio at No. I South
Washington street. Those who want
high class photos at low prices will
do well to call on him and be con-
viuced His motto is best work ar
lowest prices. 1-d1-w4
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01

A vapor bath and cold n'unge
renews vieor and makes life worth
living Palace Barber Shop. 23tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
Births.

To Mr.. and Mrs J. II. Smither,
a daughter, Thursday.
To Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. Vernon, a
daughter, Friday
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01
Woodmen Circle.

Regular meeting Monday afternoon
at 2:30.
CLEMMTE MARTIN, Guardian.
CALLTE SMITH, Clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-01

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Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-07
WOULD SEE ANYBODY

LBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS7
MlNNEOLA, March 7.-"Why do
the newspapers concern themselves
with unimportant things?" snapped
Colonel Roosevelt, when asked if Per
kins' visit had any bearing on his
reputed backing by the interests. Til
see HIM Morgan, Rockefeller, James
Hill, John Mitchell, or any one who
wants to see me. I would see the
McNamaras if they were pardoned
and asked to see me-
Roosevelt was in court Is minutes
for jury duty and was excused until
tomorrow with the entire jury. 1t is
understood heer that William Barnes
New York Republican leader, will be
q visitor here tonight.
Mr.. Roosevelt denied any signifi-
canoe to the visit of George Perkins,
former Morgan associate, at Sycamore
Hill last night. He denied the infiu-
once Of big business" as charged, and
admitted that he expects to hold con-
ference with five men tonight, but re.
fused to diVulge their names.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-07

wife and friends are eagerly awaiting
word. They believe there will be no
return or wire until there are scien-
tific observations complete enough to
stand minute scrutiny. The Royal
Geographical Society is at a loss to
understand why Amundsen should tell
of Scott's success without mentioning
the results of his own expedition 1t
was announced authoritatively this
morning that Amundsen reached Wei
lington or Hobart, Tasmania; but the
dispatches are vague and there is
some doubt which city was reached.
Amundsen's equipment is known to be
superior to Scott's. 1t is limited here
that Amundsen may have reached the
pole and made the statement regard
ing Scott. believing the world knew of
his own feat
Throughout the night clamoring
crowds surrounded the newspaper bull
letin boards Scott was cheered and
toasted everywhere and when the EX-
press showed Amundsen's apparent
confirmation the crowds were delir>-
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-07
RAILROAD BODY PREPARES
FOR THE NEW LAY

LOS ANGELES, March 7.--whfie
there will be two additional memi,err
Of the state railroad commission afbw
the new railroad and public utilities
law becomes effective, March %, fiss
present board is organizing its wxa
by departments in order to have every
thing in readiness as far as poss7aas
for the operation of the new law
The work of the ommission viii be
tremendously increased by the new
statute, as every public utility in t2z
state will come under its iurisdicf7cu
except that those towns and cities.
which now regulate such corporations
will retain these powers until the psrs-
PIE vote to turn them over 10 The
state commission
As many of the smaller municipzES.
ties make no attempt whatever to rgrss-
ulate the public utilities which operzsz
within their limits, it is probable skze
their citizens will be glad to cuTrs
under the operations of the state law.
The state commission viii have sps~
cial facilities for investigating the rus
and value of the service given fu
the public utility corporations, so rnza
it will greatly aid towns which are
not large enough to organize pnDEr
utility boards of their own to erss
with the big corporations which sxrzs
them.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-07
RESULTS ARE ANNOUNCED
IN SEATTLE ELECTIONS

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
SEATTLE March 7.-Complete re-
turns from Tuesdays municipal elec-
ton give for mayor, George F. Cotter-
i'll, 31,655: Hiram c. Gill, S31 900, a
majority for Cotterill of GAS.
The other officers elected are: Cor
poration counsel. James E. Bradford;
comptroller, Harry Carroll; treasurer,
E. l.. Terry; councilmen, A. j. God
dard. A. F. Haas, John F. Peirce and
Charles Marble. All Socialist candi-
dates for office We're beaten.
George F. Cotterill, the mayor-elect,
is widely known because he is the ma
tional head of the Independent Order
OF Good Templars and was formerly
chief officer of the international body
of the same order. He also has ma
tional prominence as a prohibition
speaker
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-07

noon for Saltllo. where they will en-
deavor - engage Orozoo's force.
Heavy machine guns have been
mounted a points Of vantage and if
the rehols cnter the city they must
advance against heavy fire. Diaz sen
timent i growing as a result of Ma
dero's f1iiHre to preserve he peace
1t is believed if Madero is over
thrown Fcliz Diaz. Porfrio's nephew,
will be q presidential candidate.
Reports this afternoon say General
Figueroa, with 1000 men, deserted Ma
dero. Another report says Jose Mi
randa, former Maderisto general, is
marching on Che CITY with 5000 men.
Mader95 call for volunteers was ef-
fective, with 10000 enlistments al
ready
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-07
WAS GREATEST NEWSPAPER
EVER ISSUED IN THE VALLEY

In presenting the Press to it's read
ers last night the publishers felt q
considerable degree Of pride, and COM
ment by many persons ran to the ef
feet that it was the greatest newspa-
per ever issued in this section. Not
cnly was the news of the valley pre-
sented, but the increased press service
was fully satisfying to everybody who
wishes to know of the worlds big
events when they are transpiring.
As has before been announced, it
is the policy of this paper to remain
of its present small size, that it can
continue as the Great Dollar Daily"
being within the reach of every fam
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-07
Local ASpectS

The report from EnsenaGa Of a feel
ing CT unrest there and recent reports
of the presence OF a number of en-
camrments OF men in the peninsula
are the only features Of the uprising in
Mexico that have bearing on affairs
along the line in this vicinity. This
revolution has been free from the dis
turbaEces that were enacted during
Maderos revolution at MeXicali, and
yet there is deep interest along the
line in this region, and only the feel
ing that both governments are on the
alert has prevented depredations in
this vicinity. The general feeling is
that eventual intervention will be
forced On the government by the atti-
tude of Mexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-07
Preparing Defense

MEXICO CITY, March 7.-Thirty
thousand persons, including trained
soldiers, citizens and foreigners, are
organizing to resist Orozco and his
rebels, who are expected to arrive
Monday. Many Americans are enlist
ing in the volunteer forces, aiding in
drilling. Madero probably will per.
sonally take command. 1t is certain!
the capital will not capitaulate with
out terrific struggle. Three thou
sand troops, recalled from the south,
have been ordered to prevent union
of Orozco's and Zapata's command.
A force of federals started this qf.er
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-07
DAILY STANDARD FOUNDED AUGUST, 1906 po. u
YOUTH is SHOT

LBY UNITED PRESS AsSOCIATIONS1
LOS ANGELES, March Emil
Trysak, aged IS, who escaped from
the Whittier state school, was shot in
the chest, supposedly by an excited
Mexican, as he fed through Coyote
pass, near Los Angeles. With Fred
Morris, aged IS, Trysak escaped dur
ing change of guards this morning.
He stole the constable's buggy and
fed, abandoning the buggy wnen the
chase was too hot. Morris is hiding
near Ell Monte.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-07

lily in the valley This means a CON-
pactness CT form and concentrated
value for bc,h the subscriber and ad-
vertiser.
AS anncGrccl yesterday this nece5-
states an increase Of % per cent in
advertisin" rates, to bring about the
compactresa and make possible the
great improvement in the paper that
is on the program.
1t has leon the ambition Of the pub
fishers to aiya to Imperial valley the
best new paper value any section ever
had, an3 it will be pleased if all
those who believe it is realizing this
ambition viii hold up their hands.