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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
Funeral of JAMES Light.

The funeral services of the late
James E. Light, who died yesterday
morning at the state hospital at Nor
man, will be conducted from the res
idence of the parents of the deceased,
5O2 C street, southeast, tomorrow af-
ternoon at three o'clock, Rev. F. M.
Masters officiating. The funeral will
be conducted under the auspices OF
Ardmore Camp, No. 533, w. o. w.
Interment will take place in Rose Hill
cemetery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24

Pittsburg, Kan, Sept 24,-'Gentle-
men burglars or highwaymen," were
declared to be much more honor
able than the Roosevelt men in Kan
sas," by John Maynard Harlin, wno
with Adam Bede spoke here today
Both men are trailing Roosevelt
across the continent and are bitter in
their denuncation of the progressive
party.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
CALIFORNIA COURT REFUSES
ALlMoNY TO WIVES WHO RE-
FUSE TO COOK.
COURT ISSUES O|CTUM
Several Women Who Went Into
Court to Have Matrimonial Bonds
Severed Were Refused Alimony
by Court.

Los Ange'as. Cal, Sept. Eff
4 woman will hot cook for Ter hus-
band, she cannot expect almony If
she applies for divorce" This was
the dictum thai confronted tie va
rious mis- mated woman, who went
into the superior court today q have
their matrimonial bonds severed.
Judge Monroe issued his dictum
after he had Heard severa, women,
applying for divorce, and whose hus-
bands testified that their wives would
not cook for them. In every case
alimony was denied.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
SURRENDER To
FEDERAL OFFICERS
BOOTLEGGERS WANTED FOR THE
MURDER OF DEPUTY BOWMAN
SURRENDER AT TULSA.

Tulsa, Okla, Sept. 23.-John Pc
ters, his son, William Peters, who is
only II years old, and Frank Baugh-
man of Usage county, surrendered to
the federal officers in connection with
the killing Of Deputy United States
Marshal X. l.. Bowman OF this city,
near Caney, Kansas, last Thursday
and were brought to Tulsa today.
They were given an immediate hear.
ing before United States Commission
er Conner. The elder Peters and
Baghman were held under $4,000
bond. The younger mans bond was
placed at $500. The man who fired
the shot that killed Bowman is still
at liberty, but his capture is daily ex-
pected Because of the high-handed
methods that are being employed by
bootleggers to carry on their busi-
ness Marshal Victor will put en- at
least ten additional deputies to as
sist in crushing the liquor business
in eastern Oklahoma
The funeral OF Bowman was held
here yesterday afternoon and was at
tended by great crowd.
Injured This Morning.
William DeVenney met with a Pc
culiar and a painful accident this
morning which may result seriously.
While currying a fine stallion this
morning in the barn in the rear OF
his residence on A street. northeast.
the animal became restive. and,
throwing his head around, struck
Mr.. DeVenny under the chin. The
blow was violent one and the gen.
tleman had a cash some four or five
inches long cut from the point of the
jaw to the chin. besides having all
of his lower teeth knocked loose. DR..
Potter who attended to his teeth, says
that the bone surrounding the. teeth
was considerably shattered, but he
entertains hopes that 1t will heal
around the loosened teeth without
ultimate bad results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
PERKINS WANTS
H|LLES' EVIDENCE.
BACKER OF ROOSEVELT ASKS
THAT CHAIRMAN OF REPUBll.
CANS BE CALLED.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 24.-Sen-
ator Clapp, chairman Of the senate
committee investigating campaign
contributions, has received a letter
from George w. Perkins, asking that
Charles Hilles, chairman of the re-
publican national committee be call.
ed before the senate committee to
testify fully to his charge that
Roosevelt had spent millions of dol
lars of the Harvester trust money"
Clapp stated that Hilles undoubt-
edly would be called before the COM
mittee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
PARTY PRIMARY FOR SENATOR
SHOWS PRo.WlLsoN AND AN
TI-WiLSON.
Democrats Will Name S ssor to
Republican Senator-Pa % is
Wilson's Choice-F ormer
Smith Against Him.

Newark, N. j., Sept, 24.-Govern-
or Woodrow Wilson's hold on MS
party in New Jersey is being testeu
in today's primary for the democratic
nomination for United States sena-
tor to succeed Frank o. Briggs re-
publican.
The governors choice is Congress-
man William Hughes Patterson, VINO
is opposed by former Senator James
Smith, Jr., of Newark, whose candl-
dacy for the office met with defeat
two years ago because of Wilson S
opposition.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
UNWR|TTEN LAW
AC0U|TS DR.. LOVE
JURY IN CASE RETURNS A YER
DICT OF NOT GUILTY-LOVE
GOES TO MANGUM.

Antlers, Okla, Sept. 23.-The jury
in the Love-Rucker murder case went
out at II o'clock Saturday night and
returned a verdict Of not guilty at
8 o'clock this morning. The jury
stood nine to three in favor of ac-
quittal from the start. The last man
who was holding out for conviction
went over to the eleven this morn
ing. DR.. Love thanked the jury in a
forcible but pathetic speech that
brought tears to the eyes of the spec
tators, jury and even those Of the
Judge. DR.. Love will go to Mangum
at once and make arrangements to
go into the drug business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24

Today was truly busy Tuesday with
the railroads in Ardmore. The Santa
Fe loaded and shipped out OF here
twelve cars of merchandise while the
Rock Island Frisco lines handled sew
en- cars. These cars were loaded with
merchandise shipped to surrounding
towns by the wholesale houses OF
this city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24

The runaway yesterday afternoon
afforded considerable excitement for
a few minutes. The large team at
tached to one of the big furniture
vans became frightened on North
Washington street and ran south.
Fortunately one of the horses fell at
the intersection of Washington and
Main streets, thus stopping them be-
fore any damage was done.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
VIRGINIA GUN MEN ARRAleNED
sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards
Will be Tried in Wythevile.

Hillsville, Va, Sept. 23.-Sidna AL
len and Wesley Edwards, the noun
tain gun men were arraigned here
TO-DAY. in the same courtroom where
On March IA five lives were snuced out
in a shooting affray of which they are
alleged to have been the ringleaders.
Their trials were transferred to
Wythevile, where two of their clan
were sentenced to die and others got
long-te sentences.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
STRUGGLING, CHEERING CROWD
SURROUND STATION AT ARRiV.
AL OF ROOSEVELT.
PARADE THE STREETS.
Maynard Harin Tells kansans That
Gentleman Burglars or Highway
men Are More Honorable Than
Roosevelt Crowd. -.

Oklahoma City. Okla, Sept. "a
When Roosevelt reached here today,
he penetrated a struggling, cheering
crowd, finally reaching his automobile
and then began a parade through the
streets.
Women were in the forefront way
ing flags and bandanas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24

Will Downing has purchased a
brand new delivery wagon which he
put into service this morning in con-
nection with his furniture business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
KING ALFoNSoS SISTER DEAD.
Princess Maria Teresa Passes Away
Suddenly at Madrid.

Madrid Sept. o. Princess Maria
Teresa, sister of King Alfonso, died
suddenly today from the effects of an
embolism.
The intanta who was not quite 80
years of age, was married six years
ago to Prince Ferdinand Of Bavaria.
The lnfanta leaves three children.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
- Notice w. o. w. Members.

You are hereby notified to meet at
the hall Wednesday, Sept 25, 1912,
at 1880 to attend the funeral of Sow.
]. e. Light.
NJ. s. woLvERToN, c. c.
J. e. GAIT, Clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
PROMINENT GERMAN DEAD.
Won Biebersteint German Diplomat,
Dies After Short Illness.

Badenwiler, Baden, Germany, Sept.
24-Germany most brilliant diplo-
mat. Baron Adolf Marshall Won Bic
berstein, aged 70, died here today
after a short illness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24

Boston, Mass, Sept. 24.-By direct
primary vote in Massachusetts, noih-
nations will be made today by the
republicans and democrats for state
officers and congressman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
kES-TO-GULF WATERWAY.
Convention Opened in Little Rock
This Morning.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 20.-When
the convention of the Lakes-to-the-
Gulf Deep Waterways association
was organized today, Colonel =. s.
Conday OF Chicago was in the chair.
The associations president, William
X. Kavanaugh Of st. Louis, was
unable to reach here and his address
was read.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24

If Won knew Of the real value Of
Chamberlain's Liniment for lame
back, soreness of the muscles, sprains
and rheumatic pains, you would never
wish to be without it. For sale by
all dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24

Have T. f. Wood connect your gas
stoves for you. Phone 102. 22-6
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
JUDGE POTTER ILL.
Reported Dangerously III With Ty-
phoid Fever. -.

Gainesville, Texas, Sept. 23.-The
condition of District Judge Clem b.
Potter is reported as dangerous, as
his sickness has developed into ty-
phoid fever.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24

Want ads get results. Read thor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
Defendant in Court.

he defendant, J. B. Sneed, ap-
peared in court wearing his much
talked-of beard, neatly trimmed and
combed. He apparently enjoyed a
dry smoke during the entire proceed
ings.
The defendant is being represent
ed by Madden, Trulove & Kimbrough
of Amarillo, and the law firm #
Mclean, Scott G Mclean and Brad
ley of Fort Worth.
The state is represented by H. S.
Bishop, district attorney for Potter
county, assisted by W. A. Hanger
of Fort Worth, D. w. Odell of Gle
burne and the law firm OF Cooper.
Merrill & Lumpkin of Amarillo.
The proceedings this afternoon de-
veloped two important features. First
the defense will. when the time
arrives, go into alleged relations be-
tween A. G. Boyce, Jr. and the wife
Of the defendant. This was brought
out in the cross examination. when
questions were asked concerning the
family life of Sneed previous to the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24

CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
Plans of State.

That the state expects to contest
the defense's application for bail in
Z strenuous manner was evidenced
by the number of attorneys retained
to assist District Attorney Henry
Bishop. That the defense is prepar-
ed to present its case in the strong
est light, even to going back into
the history of previous troubles, was
shown by a strong array Of counsel
present, and by attempts to devel-
op testimony in the cross examina-
ton.
Notwithstanding these prepara-
tions for legal battle, no one in this
city is exhibiting more than ordinary
interest is the proceedings. AS a
matter of fact, a circus in town to-
day was by far the greater attract
ion
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24
FIGHTING EFFORTS OF DEFENSE
TO SECURE SNEED'S RELEASE
ON BAIL.
SUCCEED REPUBLICAN SEARCH ALL PERSONS
Officers Searching Every Man, Wom-
an and Child Entering the Court
Room-Sneed Shows Little Con-
~. ..'"'

Ame TEX. Sept 2i.-The stat,
today coltinued the Introduction Oh
ltimCn' r'oe of the
habeas corpus, by which the defense
hopes to secure the release of John
Beal Sneed, who is charged with the
murder of A. G. Boyce, Jr.
Sneed appears unconcerned.
The officers continue to search
all who seek admission to the court
room for weapons.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-24

Sneed appears unconcerned.
The officers continue to searcl
all who seek admission to the cour
room for weapons.
Amarillo, Tex, Sept z3.-John B
Sneed, indicted for the killing O.
Al G. Boyce, Jr., in this city on the
afternoon of Sept. 13, began his figh
for liberty before Judge j. n. Brown
ing in the forty seventh distric
court this afternoon.
Contrary to the expectation o
many who live outside of this city
but in perfect accordance with the
anticipatons of Potter county citi
zens, there was no undue excitement
but, as in other cases, the routine
proceedings were conducted in {
quiet, commonplace manner. The
only spectacular feature of the day
Was tke- careful searching of every
person who entered the courtroom
which was merely a precautionary
measure submitted to in pleasant
and jocular manner by those who
exhibited enough interest to attend
the session Of the court.
The habeas corpus proceeding, In.
stituted by John B. Sneed, was call
ed by the court at pm, when both
sides announced ready. At this time
the small courtroom, including the
gallery, was comfortably well filled
but before the first hour had ex-
pired many had left the building,
giving seats to the few who were
forced to stand at the opening of
court.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-10
THREE MEN INJURED
IN AN EXPLOSION
One Loses Both Eyes and Suf-
fers a Fracture of the
Skull.
RUSHED TO HOSPITALS
Physicians Hold Out Little
Hope for Recovery of
Victims.
RUSHED TO HOSPITALS

An explosion. which occurred early yes
terday morning in the Snake creek tun-
mel. now under construction between
Hcber City and Provo. resulted In seri-
Gus injury to John Abplanant. Ernest
Dayton and Amos Riding, all OF Hcber
City
The three workmen were employed as
machine men I'm the tunne! construction
and had just resumed work at the drills
at 2.15 o'clock yesterday morning when
one Of tho drills struck 'missed hole
filled with dynamite that had not 'eN-
ploded during blasting operations.
At the time OF the explosion the shifts
were changing and other workmen were
not near enough TO be injured The
three Injured men were rushed to the
General hospital al Provo yesterday and
later Abplanant was brought To ST.
Marks hospital in this city yesterday
evening. .
Dayton lost the sight OF both eyes and
received fracture Of the skull In the
explosion Riding lost one eye and one
leg was broken, Abplanant was injured
about the head and fnce and also suf-
fered internal injuries, From the reports
OF physicians attending the three men IL
is not likely that they Will recover.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-10
NEW RECORD SET
BY CLUB SMOKER

One Of the most successful and thor,
ougbly appreciated smokers ever held
at the Commercial club was that which
was given last night in compliment to
the membership workers, who have
done so much valiant service for the
club of late. In the matter of attend
ance it was a record breaker.
What turned out to be the surprise
"stunt' Of the evening came when a
police patrol wagon was driven up to
the front door of the Commercial club
building and an officer came in and
Farrested - Secretary Joseph Il. Calne
Immediately there was a hubub and a
posed offender. The charge was an open
one, and the officer insisted that Mr..
Caine accompany him Immediately on
a trip to headquarters to be properly
booked and held for later investigation.
Mr.. Caine, however, demanded lmme-
dinte trial before Judge Bowman, who
"hnppened to be present. Attorneys
were brought into service and the up
shot Of the investigation was that Mr.,
Game was fined refreshments and per
mitted to have his liberty provided he
should Hnever do it again ''-whateyer
'1t" might have meant.
Three lively westling matches were
had that were declared draws, and
i" Fitzsimmons, trained dog belong
ing to Spider Kelly" was brought in
and punched the bag. "Dutchy" was
introduced as a political spellbinder,
and he made a speech that convulsed
the club members with laughter from
its opening to its ending. Music was
supplied by the Troubadour orchestra.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-10
MERCHANTS PLAN TO
GET BIGGER TRADE

with a view TO securing a greater por-
tion OF the trade OF this intermountain
country than Is now enjoyed by them.
wholesale merchants OF Salt Lake City
are moving for an organization with a
clerical force and directing officials to
promote their interests in definite and
effective manner
Merchants doing business in the smaller
towns OF this region are to be urged to
buy their wholesale supplies In this city
instead OF placing their orders with
wholesalers In the east In cases where
the purchases reach a given total sum,
the Salt Lake wholesalers will agree to
pay railway fare and hotel expenses for
outside merchants desiring TO come here
TO buy their regular supplies.
This IL the practice IN the cast, and
local wholesalers feel that they Will be
justified In meeting this methods effects
by adopting 1t themselves. By this
means great deal OF money and busi-
ness that now go out OF this territory
VIII remain here. improving conditions for
all in this region. A meeting was hold
at the Commercial club yesterday after
noon, and another will be held next week
TO further the plan
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-10
NEW APPARATUS is
REPLACING HORSES

The addition OF a motor fire truck TO
the fire department recently has made
ii possible to dispense with the use OF
three horses In the department. The city
commission at Yesterdays meeting gave
the chief Of the department authority
10 sell the three animals. 1t is the am
bition of Chief Bywater to eventually
have none but motor apparatus In the
department.
Protests were received from the
Eagles and Woodman OF the World
against the esta ablishment Of a saloon at
West Temple and Second South streets
adjacent to their lodgerooms The pro-
tests were referred 10 the commissioner
OF finance and public affairs.
The budget for the year. prepared by
the commission sitting q board OF es-
Innate and review, was formally ap-
proved No changes in the estimated
revenue and expenses for 1872 are made.
Davis and De Young appeared in be-
half OF a company which is planning 10
furnish private watclImen and received
a hearing Fred Leonard addressed the
commission on the condition or sewer
on West Second South street and NJ
Schuman called the commissions atten
ton TO the need for sidewalks on the
north bench.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-10
DEATH SUMMONS
WELL KNOWN WOMAN

Mrs. Josephine Young. wife Of DR.. A,
Darlington Young, state veterinarian,
and daughter Of Brigham Young, died
suddenly last night at her home, 5O3
Eighth avenue.
Mrs. Young was performing house
hold duties an hour before she died.
Taken suddenly with an attack OF
heart trouble. superinduced by long
suffering from Bright's disease, she
sank rapidly into Inconsistencies and
died before doctor could be sum
moned,
DR.. Young went to Logan on official
duties yesterday morning, He was In
formed of his wife IS death last night
and returned at once in an automobile
no train being available.
A lifelong resident OF Salt Lake,
Mrs Young was widely known through,
out the city, She was born hero Feb
ruary 81, 1860, the daughter Of Brig
ham Young and Emily D. Partridge
Beside her husband, four children sur
vive her. They are Geneva Young, A;
Clisbee Young, Josephine Young and
Virginia Young. all Of Salt Lake.
Mrs. Young was prominent IN the
Mormon church relief society, having
held several Offices in that order. She
was identified with the charitable work
Of the organization for many years.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-10
RED CROSS BENEFIT
PERFORMANCE TODAY

Judging by the sale OF tickets for ;he
Red Cross benefit performance To he
given at the Colonial thcater. beginning
at = o'clock this afternoon. there will
be great attendance at this special and
meritorious performance.
No doubt those who 20 10 see the acts
and hear the other features OF the pro-
granyme will be highly entertained. for
there has been everyk effort on the part
OF the committees to-produce q bill that
shall prove eminently satisfactory.
The Fort Douglas military band will
be heard In several selections and team
from the Empress theater will be seen.
Max Figman's GarriclS players Will pro-
duce one act OF 'tThe Marriage of Kitty.
q most interesting bit Of acting that has
proven TO be immensely popular. Nc
Kay and Cantwcll, appearing this week
at the Orpheum theater will also intro
duce their act at the benefit performance,
and these features. together with spe-
cialties and solos by local favorites. are
intended TO make up a bin OF rare eN
cellence
Committees in charge of the work feel
that they have succeeded in putting to-
gether an entertainment that will bring
great patronage and net Il goodly sum in
aid Of the splendid work Of the Red Cross
society.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-10
LECTURE IS GIVEN
BY E. d. SEXTON

That the biblical references 10 n hell
Of fire and birthstone and eternal damna-
ton" should he taken az allegorlcs and
not literally. was the main theme CT the
lecture delivered last night at the Labor
temple by II. u. Sexton OF Los Angeles
The subject or the lecture was The
Living and the Dead. What Are Their
Future Hopes? Mr.. Sexton inclined
toward tho optimistic view OF a future
existence for those who have sinned and
does not believe that the damn tion''
theory OF Christian reiglonists is other
than relic OF the dark ages and an
endeavor TO lt In the Greek and Roman
philosophy to the Bible gospel.
The lecture was given under the aus
pices OF the international Bible Students
association and was well attended.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-10
FISCAL REPORTS ARE
READ At Convention
Electrical Workers Plan for
Gala Day at Wandanere
on Saturday.

MANY reports were received and con
sidered nj yesterdays sessions Of the in
termountaln council OF the brotherhood
oG Electrical Workers.
Their. wa. report from each OF the
district managers or vice presidents, who
comprise the executive committee OF tn"
council These reports covered the busl-
ness done during the last fiscal year In
the states of Utah. Idaho. Wyoming and
Montana.
Suggestions are being made by the
ways and means committee for amend
ment Of the bylaws In several part!cu-
lars. and II is the intention ot the coun-
ell 10 consider these as well as a wage
scale 10 be submitted to the Mountain
States Telephone 81 Telegraph company,
special meeting OF salt Lake local No. 81.
Delegates who are attending the con-
Nent!on are 10 be given gala day at
Wandamere on Saturday Members OF
the local unions have arranged pro-
sramme OF fun for them and are send
Ing ont Invitations to all electrical work
ers In the city and 10 as many friends
as would like TO participate IN the en-
Joyment.
In the afternoon there is To be n pic
mic at Wandamcre, with baseball game.
beginning at $3.50 o'clock and foot
ball game, commencing at $50 o'clock.
inside electrical workers OF local No. 35i
and outside men or local No. 81 They
are expected TO be spirited affairs, as
the teams in each contest have under
gone some strenuous training this week
IN preparation.
At night the outing will he completed
with a grand ball In the pavilion. Il Is
promised by the promoters that there
shall not be moment In the day OF
night when the fun VIII be permitted to
lag. the electrical workers priding them
prove themselves To be ''live wires In
deed.