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The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
MRS. GORDON, SUICIDE.
Coroner's Jury Gives Verdict After
Investigating Case.

Mrs. Geneva Gordon, forty-fve years
old. teacher OF shorthand at Business
High School. whose almost lifeless body
was found in a gas-illed room at her
home. 1914 Thirteenth Street Northwest
on Friday. died from inhaling iIluminat-
ing gas with suicidal intent. according to
the verdict OF a coroner's jury after an
inquest at the house yesterday.
1t wartestified that Mrs. Gordon had
been on the verge of a nervous collapse.
and that a small red rubber tube was
found in the room near her body. She
was the divorced wife of Fulton r. Cor
don. prominent realty operator, and
sister OF Miss Helen and Miss Fannie
Wise. Arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
PLAN TRIBUTES TO MRS. BALL.
Lincoln Corps, Woman's Relief
Corps. to Give Receptions.

Lincoln Corps. Department Of the Po-
tomac. woman's Relief Corps. is making
arrangements TO give a public reception
to Mrs. Isabel Worrell Ball. on the night
OF October Il at Grand Army Hall. The
Department of the Potomac. ". r. C..
will also give Mrs. Ball a reception in
the near future. This function will be
held at the home of Mrs. Margaret A
Walker. president. Mrs Ball recently re-
turned from Los Angeles. Cal. where she
went to attend the annual encampment
OF the Grand Army OF the Republic. and
was elected senior vice president OF the
National Woman's Relief Corps This Is
the second highest Office in the organ
izatIon. and the receptions planned are
to be given in token OF the distinguished
honor Of which she was the recipient in
Los Angeles.
This honor came to Mrs. Ball unex-
pectedly and unsought. Mrs. Ball has
served on the rational executive COM
mittee OF the corps. and is well known
in veteran circles throughout the coun-
try.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
COMMITTEES TO MEET.
Activities of Chamber of Commerce
to Start Tomorrow.

The activities of the Chamber OF Com
merce will begin tomorrow at noon,
when the committee on conventions will
meet to map out its work for the fall
months.
Two meetings are scheduled for Tues
day. one OF the special committee ap-
pointed to act in conjunction with a like
committee of the Chamber OF Commerce
OF the United States. and the other is a
meeting of the new board of governo RS
OF the Retail Merchants Association.
The latter body will assemble at p. m.
The special committee of the chamber
to represent It in joint conference with
the Chamber OF Commerce of the United
States Is composed of Albert Schulties
George Y. Worthington, John r. Evans.
D. J. Callahan. and F. c. Handy.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Thomas Il. Davis. 90 and Alice T Terrctt 81.
Rev. A. ]. Van Inselgcm.
William J. Mealon. 3s. and Ruth c. CIarksou.
%. Rev. E. J. Connolly.
Sam Kerge. 2. Of ConcmauSh. Pa. and Mazly
Ashly. 81 Rev Job Saloon.
Hal p. Denton, IS. Of Pittsburg. Pa, and Eliza
R. Pcachy. S. Rev. William F. d. Moss
James Clark. IS. and Lizzie Rose 81. Rev. VIII
lam l. McKenney.
Willis J. Baker. o. and Alice L. Rippon, 10.
Rev. L. NJ Thomson.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

WHITE
Charles W. and Eva NJ. Pumphrey, girl.
Douglas 7. and Mary P. Gray, girl
William d. and Minnie I. Canter. boy.
Charles A. and Mary A. Bell, boy.
Fred A. and Annie Bsrtelmos, boy.
COLORED.
Walter and Annie B. Thomas, girl.
Randolph and Isabelle Jackson, bog.
Edwin B. and Mary Z. Henderson, boy.
Charles A. and Lottie Davis, boy.
John T. and Mary +. Digs, girl.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
DEATH RECORD.
wHITE

Mary Cox, 81 years. Georgetown Univ. Hosp
Walter s. Wrenn. s, Emergency Hosp
Ann Ia Adams. s. a17 sth st. nw
Isaac c. Holmes. IS. 6l6 Newark St NV.
Alan NJ. 0sgood. Q. Homeopathic Hosp.
James Z. Pennybacker 6s. 3l5l l7th St NV. ,
Morris A. Weigle, s., 1873 Riggs Place NV
Annie ]. Hardy. Il. 1906 v 81. Sc, Anacostia.
C0L0RED.
Mary Lawson, 50. l9s Nolans Ct sw
Harvey Bryan, g. Wash. Asylum Hosp
Beatrice +. Brown. Q moiNIs, 50 Defrecs CT. ns
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
U. S. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bure.u.

Washington. ID. Z, sept IS p. N.
The indications that there will be local rains
Sunday and Monday along the South Atlantic and
Gull Coasts. and the weather will be unsettled
Sunday in the North Atlantic States the Ohio
Valley, and the Lower Lake region. With these
exceptions the weather will be generally fair Sum-
day and Monday Throughout the country.
The winds along the New England coast will be
light variable on the Middle Atlantic Coast light
TO moderate variable becoming northerly; on the
South Atlantic and Gulf Coasts moderate easterly
on the Great Lakes moderate variable mostly
northerly.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Son Not Prosecuted.

Roy Graf. nineteen years old. appeared
in Police Court yesterday morning to
face a charge of firing a blank cartridge
at his father. Frank G. Graf, forty-three
years old. while in the kitchen of their
home, at 1924 Park Road Northwest, Fri
day night Frank Graf said he did not
wish to prosecute his son, and the youth
was dismissed.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Hold Examination Tuesday.

Examinations Of candidates for ap-
pointment as second lieutenants' in the
United States Marine Corps will begin
Tuesday morning in the Marine Barracks.
A board Of officers has been especially
appointed for the purpose.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Local Temperature.

Midnight. 81; . a. m, 81; A. m, 81; 6 a. m. o.
a. m. s.; 10 e. m, So; u noon. g; p m, 65:
p. m, 66; ?. m, s.; p. m. ei; 10 p. m, 90
Highest, g. Lowest, a.
Relative humidity-s a. m. y; p. m, 5.
Rainfall Is p. m. to p. M. 90. Hours Of sun
shine. ll9. Per cent of possible sunshine. 100
Temperature date last year-Highest, r.
Lowest g.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
JOHN N. LEAHY DIES.
Former Warrington Man PASSES
Away mt jamaica, Long Island.

Announcement is made OF the death OF
John NJ. Leahy. formerly Of this city,
at ST. Mary's Hospital. Jamaica. Long
Island. after a brief illness of typhus
fever. Burial took place In Calvary Gem
etery, near College Point. Long Island.
Mr.. Leahy was the son of the late
NJ. r. Leahy, formerly a, business man
of Washington. and he had many friends
here. He was a certified accountant OF
New York, and before his illness was
employed In the Comptroller's Depart
ment. having been selected by the mu-
nicipsl administration to systematic and
simplify the accounting system Of the
City OF New York.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Wed Mt Rockville,

William Francis Redmond, a widowe
forty-two years old. of Washington. yes
terday was married to Miss Mary Ger
trude Dean, eighteen years old. at Rock
Willie. The ceremony took place at tn,
home Of the Rev. R White. Mr. anC
Mrs. Redmond returned to the city las
night.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
New Roof for Pension Oftice.

The Pension Office, scene OF many in
augural balls. is to have a new copper
roof. new cutters and spouts Bids for
these Improvements will be opened Oc-
tober IA, at the Department of Agricul-
ture
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Flower show POSTPONED,

On account of ifSiement weather the
Brookland Brotherhood Flower Exhibit
has been postponed. Constant rain has
prevented certain flowers from blooming
properly. They will not BE- ready for
about a week and a half.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29

Near New York there is being built an
aerop!ane with eighteen wings. which
Its inventor believes will carry him
across the Atlantic Ocean.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Temperatures in Other Cities

Temperatures in other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall for the tventy-fUur hours ended
at p. m. yesterday. follows:
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Tide Table.

Tc-day-Hgh tide. s:i5 a. m and s.57 d m. Low
tide, 3:j5 a. m and ) 81 p IN.
Tomouow-High tide. 10 . a m. and 70 40 D. m.
Low tide, is a. m. and 4:N p m.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29

Once and Sales Help furnished prompt-
iy. Tel 45lS Main. I07, Barrister Bldg
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Blue Ribbon Cream Metal Polish

rhe thick OIL Cream Polish that does not
settle nor leave powder or sediment.
The Polish that makes any car look
swell.
brstS u Sht.vS 1906 Eye st. N, w.
We give Herald $25,ooe contest votes.
Evening star., 1912-07-07

AM LEAVING CITY; WILL. SACRIFICE Ny
three passenger automobile runabout for $225
cash; guarantee good condition. Inquire 1411
G ST., End floor
Evening star., 1912-07-07

FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEOUS.

1872. STTEFF PIANOS 1912.
Seventieth anniversary.
Used uprights. all makes, including some Of
our own. must sell to make room.
Bargains in used players. Music rolls, 33 1879
and 500 discount Let mail you our music
bulletin Phone NJ. $500.
CHAS. NJ. STIEFF.
10OS-1010 st. NV.
]. c. CONLIFF Manager
Evening star., 1912-07-07
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

NANUFACTURING FOR MERCHANTS; MORE
than 500 dozen sold In last 80 days: repeat or
ders coming by mail: good reason for senins'
q snap at $500. Box 40. Star office.
Evening star., 1912-07-07
RUG WEAVING.

RUGS WOVEN FROM OLD CARPETS
rugs and carpets made To order: carpets cleaned
with own solution: guaranteed; solution. 8Oc per
gal I04 II. i. ". phone y. 2i39.
HAVE YOUR RUGS WOVEN TO SUIT YOU
Work guaranteed. We defy competition THE
OLD LAUREL ECLIPSE RUG CO., 300 ami
81 10th st. s.w.: phone NJ. 326t-M.
Evening star., 1912-07-07

man. can give best reier-
ence; three years experience; can do repairing.
for
Evening star., 1912-07-07
WANTED-HELP.
MALE
METAL LATHERS wanted. Apply 6s4 Eye st.

THE Washington Gas Light Co. desires to Sc
cure the services of o number Of active. ener-
getic statesmen. For further information call
at their sales department. 425 10th st. NV.
An opportunity to earn from $3 to s. per day
to the right kind Of men.
Evening star., 1912-07-07
TYPEWRITING AND NOTARY.

PUBLIC TYPEWRITER AND STENOGRAPHER:
notary; taking dictation, 81 per hour; transrib-
Ing 40c 1000 words. NJ. NJ. KRUhKE 40
Oxford bldg. I4th and N. Y. ave.
Evening star., 1912-07-07
WANTED-AGENTS.

agents, both sexes. with without expert
ehce; also students: exclusive territory: set
costs &c. sells 10c TO 25c; homes buy to 40
sets, hotels 30 to 500 sets: any one can attach;
noseess carpets, furniture and won't
scratch floors: sensational agents bonanza; no
capital required give credit samples. &c.
Evergrip Caster Co.. Dept. SO, % Warren st,
n, Y.
Evening star., 1912-07-07

AGENTS-Guaranteed shoes. Must wear one
year or new pair free All styles. Fit guar
anteed. CSC profit every sale. Quick seller.
Write today for complete outfit. Guaranteed
Shoe Co. 5721 State bldg. DAYTON. Ohio.
Evening star., 1912-07-07

USE your spare time to build up mail-order
business of your own: We help you start for
lars free. Mutual Opportunities Exchange.
Buffalo NJ Y 31s
Evening star., 1912-07-07
One Cent a Word

for three or more times,
With q Minimum Charge OF
Is Cents for Three Times on
Sale and Wanted Miscellaneous,
Business Opportunities.
Automobiles for Sale and Wanted,
Horses and Vehicles,
Dogs. Pets, ETC.,
and Boats and Accessories.
Evening star., 1912-07-07
AUTOMOBILES.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-CHEAP, BUICK RUNABoUT IN
frst-class condition. good tires: has top. wind
shield. speedometer, magnetic and Presto
lite" tank. Make Offer Can b. seen at 1871
Evening star., 1912-07-07
WANTED-SITUAT1ONS.
MALE.

POSITION during the summer months bE
second year high school boy Address BOX
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30

asmuch as.he possesses more orig.
n.Htv in his lies than any other
known man And the fact that he IS
seeking election 10 the third term,
shows that he mas no respect for
precedent. Belonging 10 the party
whose platform reeks in its ever
plank OF corruption and dishonest,
he could not well engender and give
birth 70 honest political ideas. The
novelty OF the thing lies in the fact
that he and his lieutenants are seek
ing 10 thieye from their own TX.
Ever since the time OF the selec-
lion Of Tilden president and the
theft Of the presidency by the repub-
lican party az the time, that party
has resorted TO nefarious methods in
gaining its ends and electing its pres
ident Political dishonesty and polit-
ical theft have been the registered
earmarks OF this great political body
that for half q century have swayed
the destinies OF this nation But il
has remained for Theodore Roosevelt.
the man Of many changes, to take
the initiatory steps leading to theft
from the party by the party /, has
remained for him 10 demonstrate the
fallacy OF the argument that there is 7
honor among thieves
Ingratitude has. for wears. marked /.
n pages OF the history of repu5li- .
,anism-i ingratitude 10 the men who .
nave spent the heyday Of their lives .
n labor in the partys vineyard. but .
le'er before has an effort been made
~ candidate OF that party to de-
i5e'ately steal t9e nomination from !!
ne opposing candidate Never befor-
ias one wing OF that party sought |
o practice upon the other wing the
rand larceny schemes and open bur
,laries that the party as a whole
las practiced upon the democratic
arty. Blaine was politically murder
d by his party-was sandbagged in
nice, gentlemanly. republican way,
nv he was not defeated by his party
n the underhand and thievish man
ier with which the Wanted Sage Of
'agamore' now seeks 10 defeat the
nan for whom he ranted and snorted
nd now says he lied. in the election
our years ago.
Truly is Mr. Roosevelt grea;
nan, greater than George Washing
on ever dared be- Washington it will
e remembered, could not and did
.ot lie-Rooseyelt can and does;
Washington would not become a can
idate for a third term, Roosevelt
you'd and Goes; Washington could
ave been reelected, history viii
how that Roosevelt can not.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
Value OF Good Books,

When | consider what sume books
have done for the world, and what
they are doing, how they keep up our
hope. awaken new courage and faith,
soothe pain. give an idea. life to those
whose hours are cold and hard, bind
together distant ages and foreign
lands create new worlds OF beauty,
eternal blessings for this gift, and
thank God for books-James Free
man CLARKE
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
no HONOR AMONG THIEVES.

j: nov develops that Roosevelt has
ID bis sleeve a scheme whereby he
will seek 10 gain uad,sputed c,ntTJl
of he Chicago converter and DC in
. position to throw ou, the lait del
ecates and seat his own n all con-
-esIed delegations.
The idea : an original Che IL not
an honest one The .-euIy elected
delegates. acting before her crcd-D-
tials are passed upon and consequent
j.. before they are really delegates.
viii. should this scheme now being
tostered succeed, proceed 70 elect a
new national republican committee
In several states whore Roosevelt
delegates have been elected. where
MS yictoris have been very proIounc-
I'd, according to dispatches sent out
from Washington, Chicago convention
delegates have been instructed -
elect national committeeman and le-
mand that they he gwen seats at
once on the national committee to
ta6e part in the hearing OF the con
tests.
If such movement Is started i,
w.ll be directed against such mem.
tesr OF the committee as ar efriendly
10 Mr. Taft.
The .dea is novel, original, DIS
honest and Unprecedented. But Nh
Rooseyelts history shows that he IL
Wen worthy of fathering a scheme
made up OF all these ingredients He
himself We of the party of the dom
oc-acy must concede, is original in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
British Moving Picture Theaters.

There are now over 1000 moving
picture theaters in Great Britain and
ireland. Fully $5,000,000 is said to be
invested in The provision and work
ing of halls alone. and over $4,000 peo-
pie are employed. This leaves out Of
account the development of auxiliary
branches of the industry. A total Of
100000 people represents approx
mately the daily audience Of these pic
ture shows.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
Mndern Maidens Not Weaklinas.

A Philadelphia society debutante
chased two young thieves who had
snatched her bag, caught them, got
back her property, and then marched
the culprits to a policeman. The
lays when II was considered the grace
full thing for a young lady to be pref.
tily helpless and to depend on some
one to take care Of her are forever
pas: and gone.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
Searches for Buried Treasure.

A countess who lives near Rome Is
carrying on a search for buried treas
ure. She found in her library an old
manuscript, wherein was told OF a
treasure buried In ner land. and df
rections given for the excavations. A
Spiritualist is said to have, informed
the countess that the words Of the
manuscript are true.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
domestic Repartee.

You will remember" said she
haughtily, that you proposed to me
four times before ! consented to mar.
ry you. You wo; ,ldnt take no for an
answer" Il remember" he replied
sadly. 1T seems to me that every
time YOU have changed your mind I've
got the worst of It.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
Gave PET lion 10 ZOO

The Bristol Zoo" HIS just been
presented with fine yc' rg lion. by a
young sportswoman who had brought
the animal up since its capture as a
tiny cub in East Africa. The lady
Iade her pet an affectionate adieu in
its cage.-London Mail
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
Grandfather Holds the Record.

There has been much progress, OF
course. bat still We doubt II the young
man who ticks up the ground with a
six-cylinder snorter thinks any more.
of himself than did his sturdy grand
father who tculd make four yokes OF
uen perform in front Of big load OF
freight out OF old Jefierson.-Galves
ton News,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30

french Family Of Five Generations.
At Granville, in France, is a family
now represented by five generations.
On January 21 last Georgette Bin was
born. Her mother is IS years of age,
Nine. Bins mother, the childs grand
mother, rs 81. while the grandmother's
mother is So, and the mother Of this
lady is now in her 18th year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
oranIc TO Count seyond -Four.

tablished 10 fact that mag2ies and
ROCKS cannu' count further than four
A rock never returns to its nest until
II is quite satisfied that there is no
danger near When four hunters or
less departed in success n from q
nearby log cabin. the rook would 10
turn to its nest after the last had
gone out OF sight. But whenever there
were more the bird lost count and TO.
turned 10 its nest even while soms
were still in the hut
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
What Texans Admire

is hearty, vigorous life, according to
Hugh Tallman, of San Antonio. 1--WE
find he writes, that DR.. Kings.
New Life Pills surely put new life
and energy into a person. Wife and
! believe they are the best made 10
Excellent for stomach liver or kid
ney troubles. % cts at Ringer Drug
Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Watch fob, Elk's head with
small diamond setting, attached TO
black ribbon. Finder return to
Ardmoreite office or Wilmington
Hotel for reward. 29-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30

HERE Is THE BIGGEST BARGAIN
ever offered in Ardmore or in any
other city; Groom house, four acres
land, highest ground on the car
line, conveniently located, city wa
ter, electric lights, good solid frame
house, all for $4,000. one-third cash
balance easy terms.
1870 acres, 1-2 miles northwest
Of Ardmore. Nice smooth pretty
land at $3.50 per acre. Will sell
all Or will divide into 100 acre farm
and a 80 acre farm.
60 acres fine meadow land, two
miles south of Ardmore. 4 big
bargain at S25 an acre. This
land will grow anything and is
close enough to make a desira BILE
truck farm. See me for real estate
bargains. Steve Noland, with Tar
Yer G Dorrah. Phone 402.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
POULTRY.

DON'T LET LICE eat up your val
liable poultry when it's so easy 10
get rid of them. Conkey's Lice
Powder, Lice Liquid and Head Lice
Ointment are guaranteed to do the
work quickly. Get a practical poul-
try book from Brady & Brady,
Twin
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Ardmoreite is authorized to
announce the following candidates
subject TO the choice Of the Demo
cratic voters at the state primary
TO be held August 6. 1912
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30

YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO be without
Conkey's White Diarrhoea Remedy.
It is a positive relief from this dis
ease which kills thousands OF
chicks yearly. Price soc. Brady
& Brady. T-W-Th
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-30

CONKEY's Stock Remedies are not
foods, but medicine separate
remedy for each disesse-msde by
same people that make Conkev's
Poultry Remedies. Sold on money
back guarantee by Brady & Brady.
T-W-Th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-05


las had them palms. till Rudd this He 1N
That SIEYg1
Han that botte!'
wait Mon Ge's bit. I MIGHT be haen boil
tell and Jim carefully slipped several pellets the pocket
I'd
did
ALT him."
hatchn EN-,
ouandsh words
TUX collie ae Mooney Williams I've had did
i'll him the Moneys dell when he's
fondn dawg in the broad dna haze doos Whit I'm ukin fur
red cabins the like them doom the hill an tell Mon I've found n
Hes shoulder
shrinking
pointed walking
don't
Thye Tl the creek Doc
already calm Little Mister Doctor and GRIMM the sight Of him.
/ bet he jabber that lingo o theirn too.
eyed
the
staring
As foated
Of
the bank the yellow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-05

N(D@ leaving
GOMEZ!
NS someone should sfe
understand Would
called reached
couldn't earlier Two Italians
He looked
ulen, half girl
ragged
which Sleep and Rank
poisoned
the doctor stood quickly.
3Jut a Mrs. Maxy," he said
A
surroundings visible his
Perhaps his clothes cleannes
could They
opposite sides other clearly
wth-Mss yesterday
again unless really need me, because"
blurted
What here for? What fo Amt got send for ye? Yes
screeched words flourish
@n I'm gon send for when gifts good ready An got
what's Ye GOMEZ
himself standing
with
the pushed the of his