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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
Two Brothers and
Minors Share Estate

James McEyans, who died at the
home of his brother, J c. Evans in
this city the ffi ol the wees. was q
quiet man who kept his business af-
fairs to himself, and it was not till his
business agent, James Emmons Of
Bucklin, Kan, came to the funeral
that it became known that he possess
ed considerable estate. During the
past ten years Of his life, being an in
valid, he left the management of his
business affairs almost entirely to
Mr.. Emmons.
Mr.. Evans OF this city and his
brother William Of Watseka, ILL.,, with
some minor children Of a sister and
two brothers, deceased, are the heirs
Of the estate. \ c left no will.
Mr.. Evans was born in Lakeville,
Ind. 60 years ago, and moved to Kan
sas n years ago, where he prospered
in busipess tim his health failed him
about ten years ago. Then he went
to a Kansas City hospital. where he
remained three months His brother
here went to Kansas City after him
and since that time he had made his
home with J. G. Evans in this city,
except for the time he spent at health
resorts. His death was due to a com
plication Of diseases.
Funeral services were conducted at
the residence at 3 O'Clock Wednesday
afternoon by Rev. Geo. Sherman and
interment followed at Odd Fellows
cemetery. His brother, William, was
unable to come to the funeral on &C
count Of the illness Of his wife a
man of unobtrusive manner, Mr.
Evans was loved by all who knew
him and was regarded as a man o
sterling worth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
SAD NEWS CAME
FROM COLORADO

a telegram received yesterday by
4. p. White, near this city, brought
the sad news Of the death Of his
daughter, Mrs. Mary Wohlfort, in sa.
Ida, Colo The message was brief,
merely saying, Mrs. Wohlfort died
suddenly this morning"
Instructions We're wired to send the
body to Chickasha for interment Fun.
eral announcement will be made later.
It is learned that Mrs. Wohlford
underwent surgical operation for
appendicitis ten days ago She went
to Colorado last spring and has been
engaged in the millinery business in
Salida.
Mrs. Wohliort was well known in
chickasha, belonging to one Of the
prominent families Of the county She
formerly conducted a business here
and had a host Of friends in the city
Besides her parents, the deceased
leaves two brothers and two sisters
Mrs. Geo. W. Petty, Miss Clara White
Joe and Charley White
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
BrOwder Manager Of
PauIS Valley Plant

On July 1, Arthur Browder Of this
city win become manager of the ice
plant at Pauls Valley, which is owned
by stockholders Of the ohickasha Ice
and Cold Storage Co, aud is being
operated for The first time this sea.
son.
Since the plant was started, Clark
Rutherford, president Of the COM
pany, has been managing it. but his
business affairs in Chickasha demand
ed his time and attention, making it
impossible for him to continue in the
position.
For a number Of years Mr. Browder
was with the Gilkey-Jarboe Hardware
co. OF this city, but Tor the past year
has filled an important position in
the general offices Of the Indiahoma
Gin Co. He is recognized as one oi
the most capable young business men
in the city ANA has always made good
in every position Mr. and Mrs
Browder are preparing to move to
Pauls Valley.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
Wooster Books are
Adopted in Montana

Mrs. G. A. Dyehe, one Of the pri-
mary teachers in this city, received a
message yesterday from her sister,
Miss Lizzie E. Wooster. Chicago. stat
ing that the Wooster text books have
just been officially adopted by the
Montana school book commission The
books include primar charts and pri-
mary arithmetic. This is the second
state adoption Of the Wooster books
within two months, Kansas having
adopted them in MAY
Mrs. Dyche is jointly interested
with her sister in the publication OF
the Wooster books, the merits Of
which are we'll known. The books
have been used for supplementary
work in the local schools and are
| highly recommended by teachers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27

for Woodrow Wilson, but where the
state convention. controlled by the
Harmon forces. had invoked the unit
rule. binding all Ohio delegates to the
Ohio governor
The convention voted that no state
delegation should be bound by unit
control. except in such case where a
state law was mandatory on the sub
ieot
Wilson supporters in the convention,
Who earlier in the evening, had carried
on a demonstration lasting sS minutes,
regarded the vote as distinctively
faqnrine their candidate The Wilson
boom had been growing throughout the
day
Wilson gained and Harmon lost IS
votes for the Ohio delegation as q
result 81 the fight. Il was said the
abrogation Of the rule might lead to
breaks In other delegations and this
lell the presidential nomination race
Wednesday night in greater doubt
than ever
New Yofks solid block Of 80 votes
was cast tn favor Of continuing the
unit rule amid Kisses and groans
Missouri the home state Of chamI
] Clark split 20 to Z in favor Of the unit
rule. and this rel It was received will
+ groans. When Nebraska and Kansas
voted soIidly for the abrogaiion Of th'
unit rule. there were cheers from tho
Wilson forces Pennsylvania, a VIII
son state. gave a Big majority for alb
rogaAon
There had been reports during th'
day Of d growing sentiment In th
New York delegation in favor OF WI
son. The delegation voted under tn
unit rule Wednesday night in castin
its ballot against the proposition fos
tered by the New Jersey governor
supporters.
The fight over the unit rule carrie
the night session well along towar
midnight The report from the con
miltee on credentials then was recei'
ed. As there was a minority repol
requiring discussion, an adiournmer
was decided on until noon Thnrsda,
William Jennings Bryan returned
his hotel Wednesday night from th
resolutions committee meeting, whei
he had spent the evening, was given
big demonstration by the delegate
gathered there. Several OF his frient
8 warmly congratulated him on the vo
z in the convention overturning the un
4 rule Mr. Bryan said
i Il was net even ia the conyendo
8 but am very much pleased, Of eours
over the vote. | will not attempt
t predict what che effect viii be on q
t nominating vote. The convention h
d taken this stand for the right prin'
. Continued on Page Threel
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
OILERS MET AT
DEVILS Den

a dell Of d time" Is what they had
at Devils Den, SO they say-some
business, lots Of fun and successful
meeting in every way
Local members Of the Oklahoma
Cotton Seed Crushers' association re-
turned yesterday from Devils Den,
near Ravia, where they attended the
annual convention Of the cotton oil
men. Representatives Of all the oil
mills in Oklahoma were in attend
ance, together with some prominent
visitors from Texas. The session
lasted several days
Local men attending the meeting
were j. A. Schwartz, secretary Of the
association; r. X Wootten. e. c,
Burton. L. C. Hutson and John T.
slaton
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
TENNIS FANS
ARETAKING
NOTICE
Getting Ready for the Big
Tournament to Be Held
July 3rd and 4th

All local tennis players are making
preparations for the coming tourna-
ment that is to be held in Chiekasha
July Srd and 4th.
The courts are being worked on
daily and they will be in excellent
condition Owing to recent rains the
practice Of different teams has been
interrupted, but with good weather
from now on all local players will
work hard for the coming event.
Reports from neighboring towns are
very encouraging, and at least four
towns viii be represented. Local play
ers haven't a snap in the doubles with
Lyle and Martin from p1cp set Lyle
is one of the men who won ihe dou
bles at Pocasset last year
Local fans are all wondering why
the dean" Of the tennis players here,
J. e. Mcneil, did not put up a better
game than was reported from Okeene,
where the Cimarron Valley tourna-
ment is now being held.
It is believed that Mac" could have
won the honor in singles easily with
his heart, but with his hands and
feet, impossiblel
Burney and Louthan are confident
that they will win the doubles, but
in watching them practice, some fans
say they both seem to possess the
hook-worm. NJ. b. Louthan and 7. J.
King have already won this tourna
ment with their conversation, but il
is just another case Of the dean
I, Entrance fees must all be in the
secretary's hands not later than moon
of the md for that afternoon the
drawing viii take place
Play win start at $3.50 a. m. on july
3, stopping at ~ o'clock, and starting
again at o'clock
/ The finals win be played The FOL
lowing day both morning and after
noon,
Reports Of the FlynnJohnson figh
are expected 10 be given at the courts
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27

Telegram by United Press.
Baltimore. June 27-Judse Parker
called the convention 10 order at 1913
,he crowd o. delegates swelterlng ow.
ing 10 the heat, buf vhen they came
an were armed with matchmaking
devices IN expectation 81 nominations
Flags and pennants bearing pictures
81 the various candidates were also IN
evidence
Officials estimated that the nomin-
ating and second.ng speeches would
take i've hours More women than
usual were present today Mrs TAFT
had 4 seat on the platform as ibe
guest q local friends
Champ Clark banners are being
pinned to many state standards. 4
is known that the Clark men viii
make a supreme effort to land the
nomination on the first ballot
viii Be Bryan Platform.
Bryan administered another defeat
10 the Tammauy combination this
morning when he and Senator o'Gor.
man were chosen to write every word
OF the platform. They started TO work
before noon and at 4 o'clock this aft
eruoon viii show q draft to the sub
committee and have Il adopted by the
whole committee tonight for presen-
tation to the convention tomorrow. II
win be anti-boss. antirammany and
progressive The Tammany platform
is in the scrap heap. u received little
consideration from Bryan and oGor-
man.
In taking the gavel as permanent
chairman. Ollie James said in part
1.-TWO records are TO be presented
10 the people in the coming campaign
One is the record OF the Republican.
with promises betrayed and the Other
of the Democrats, with promises lai'a
fully and honestly kept. The Repup
llcan party in recognizing Taft has
been uniaithful and refused by an
honest convention to nominate MN
Ills nomination was only brought OF
by Wholesale unseatlng OF delegates
honestly elected"
Senator James condemned the he
publicaus for failing TO lower the 'aril
and Taft for yetoing tariff bills. ~
recommended the rigid enforcement
Of the sherman law and for re'ena' Y,
only. with a tax first on hxaries' ~
concluded by lauding Bryan aaslna
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27

morning Without coat, vest or col
lar the persplration streaming from
his face, he said he would continue
the progressive fight throughout the
convention.
Wilson men are attempting to get
Bryan to come out openly for Wilson
today, but he refused He pointed out
that Nebraska had instructed for
Clark That there is an understand
ing with Wilson men, however, seems
certain. Many Of Bryan's closest
friends are wearing Wilson buttons,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27

Baltimore June 27.-The progress.
siyes in the Democratic national con.
yenglon claimed a notable victory
Wednesday night, when they carried
q motion abrogating the rule by which
some state delegations We're bound to
cast their votes As a nnit
The fight for and against the unit
rule was waged particularly about
Ohio, where Is district delegates had
been instructed b. primaries to rets
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27

Telegram by United Press.
Baltimore, June 27.-"The fight is
already half won. have nothing to
say about what is left. There win be
things happening every hour"
Surrounded by crowd jamming
his room, Bryan uttered this declara-
ton this morning when asked con-
cerning his plans for continuing his
fight against the Murphy-Taggart-
Sullivan combination
Bryan was up at 5 o'clock this
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27

Telegram by United Press.
Baltimore, June 27.-'No eompro-
mise is the slogan Of the progress
siyas today With the unit rule shat
tered. So far as the direct primary
states are concerned. they are insist
Ing that they viii yet show this to
be a tadieal convention, so Tar as both
candidates aud Che platform are con.
cernod
There Is much work today before
the nominations ara reached Follow.
iug the completion Of the report Of
the credentials committee and perma.
nent organization and hearing the
speech Of Ollie James, permanent
chairman. nominations VIII be in or
der.
The leaders have planned To expe.
dite business and hope 10 take the
first ballot before q recess. This viii
De difficult. however. and the chances
are chat balIoting viii not start before
the night session
The platform viii be ready and IN
der the direction Of Bryan win be ex
lremely progressive. A minority plat
form Of conservatives viii possibly
be offered
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
BIG DRAINAGE DITCH
IS NEARLY COMPLETED.

G. H. cranwen. county surveyor.
who is the engineer in charge Of the
Minco drainage district, stated today
that the bigditeh is almost completed.
1.-Two weeks more viii finish 1t" said
he. Work has been interrupted for
some time because the farmers are
busy with their crops. The work has
been done entirely by farmers. There
is a movement on foot to extend the
ditch hut j don't know what viii be
done about Il
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
NEW COMMITTEEMAN.

Special to The Express.
Baltimore. June 2f-Among the
new national committeeman named
are Alabama. ". G. Jelksi Kansas,
W. f. Sapp, Louisiana. NJ d Lynch
Mississippi, Robert Powell Oklahoma,
Robt Galbraithi Texas, Cato Sells.
Many are yet to be named
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
HARMON STILL IN THE RACE

Telegram by United Press
Columbus, June 27-I positively
haven't withdrawn from the presiden
dal race. Ny name VIII be presented
at Baltimore said GOV. Harmon TO
day. He was non-committal on ths
report that some of his delegates wer'
llocking to Clark.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
+44++444+4#++#++4,

The afternoon session Of the con
vention was occupied with considers
ton Of contests and permanent organ.
lzation, to be followed by nominating
speeches.
Although 4 Is not certain, the belief
is that ballctin8 will begin tonight.
There we're no developments during
the day tending to point to the result
Of the halloting. Champ Clark Is the
favorlte, but Wilson stock Is up and
Bryan still looms up large.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27

"The progressive spirit which sweeps
the country Is called By some the
principles OF prUgresslFism. but Dhck
VIXEN the voice in the western wilder
ness cried out for them, lhey we're
called vagaries Of Bryan
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27

Telegram By Dniied Press.
Baltimore. June ~ Convention ad.
iourned at O'Clock until 8 O'Clock
this evening
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
Wilson Men Start the Noise and
Missourians Take it Up
Demonstration Lasts ~
Minutes
DAKOTA CONTEST
WON BY WILSON
Minority Report Recommends
Seating Of Wilson Delegates
Clark Won in Committee
Vote Other Contests

Telegram by United Press.
Baltimore, June 27.-The Wilson
delegates from South Dakota vera
seated. New York and Illinois voted
for the Wilson delegates.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
Telegram by United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Baltimore, June 27.-The minority
report OF the credentials committees
dealing with South Dakota was the
contest first considered this after
mon. It recommended the seating OF
the Wilson delegates instead Of
Clark's. Arguments were made.
During the South Dakota argument
Wilson demonstration was started
which lasted several minutes. when
Missouri joined in with Clark dem,
onstration.
It then became general, all states
cheering for their favorite candi-
dates. The demonstrations lasted %
minutes A woman tried to mount the
press stand with picture OF Clark
but was forced back by the police.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27

minutes A woman tried to mount the
press stand with a picture Of Clark
but was forced back by the police.
baltimore. June 26.zzeompleting its
esork soon after thei iional conyerF
/ .tion re-assemBiea fa night. the cr8s
dentials committee agreed to indorsa
the findings Of the Democratic ma
tional committee in all contested dele
gate cases except those from South
Dakota and the District Of Columbia.
In both these cases the Clark forces
succeeded in seating their instructed
delegates.
Two minority reports were decided
upon in the Illinois contest, where the
Roger C. Sullivan delegates were seat
ed, 40 to 10, Harry T. Creswell, the
California member. reserved the right
to present a minority report in favor
of the Harrisoh.Hearst faction.
In the South Dakota contest cases
II. p. Martin Of Wisconsin asked all
those voting for the losing Wilson del
egates to join him in a report that
would carry the fight to The floor Of
the convention. The vote was Is to-
%.
In the three-eornered District Of Co.
lumbia contest the uninstructed dele.
CATION headed by National Commits
teeman Newman, which had been re-
cognized by the national committee,
was unseated aud The Costello deIe-
CATION instructed for Clark, was In
dorsed. A vote on the three delega,
tions resulted as follows.
/ For Costello delegation p. for New.
man delegation y, for Darr delega-
ton 9.
The credentials committee late this
afternoon overruled the action Of the
national committee and gave the ten
seats in the first actual test Of
strength between the Wilson and anti-
Wilson forces.
By a vote OF Is to 23 the COMMITTEES
unseated the ten Wilson delegates,
who had received the highest vote in
the state primaries June 4. and gave
the seats to the Clark delegation
headed by Andrew E. Lee. This was
one OF the two delegations that ran
under the Clark banner their com
blned vote exceeding that Of the vii
son ticket
The overthrow Of the Wilson dele
gates who had been seated by the ma
tional committee came as a surprise
10 the Wilson forces. It was the firsi
case in which the national COMMITTEES
was reversed and the close vote, q
to %, gave the Clark forees but 1ittl'
to spare in their fight to seat thei
contesting delegates.
e The South Dakota case presented
? three eontesting tickets, one heade'
[. eWilson.Bryan. progressive Democ
4 raey another Wilson Clark -Bryal
r Democracy, and a third CLARK 70
e president
S The Clark forces claimed the thir
g ticket had heea filed 10 divide thei
e vote. but this was denied The del'
e yates are Tor Clark and It was Ciain
l..--..----.- - L. Il
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
BULLETINS TONIGHT.

= IN the event that ballodng Is I
+ begun in Baltimore tonight. 1
: The Express win receive bulle-
= tins. .
= Readers Of The Express are
= invited to call at the office or
= use The telephone.
, Bulletins win be received up
= TO lO.30 .. m. .
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-27
Five Hours a-e Required for
Nominating and Seconding
Speeches Clark and
Wilson Forces Busy
BRYAN and O'CORMON
WRITE The PLATFORM
Nebraska Man Winning Hi
Progressive Fight Declines
to Commit Himself 70 VIII
son Unit Rnle Abolished

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-31
Wash Goods for Easter

You can not appreciate The lines W
a-e showing without paving this sec.
ton q visit All that's new to- Easter
Dresses is here for your inspection.
AIRDRlE FANCIES-30 inches in width
in stripes and checks Of all the neT
shaiss Splendid value at the
yard OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 25c
KNtCKER VOILES-3O inch material
and IS very popular for the new seas
on. Price Is, per yard ........15c
VERNON WELTS-A splendid material
Tor a coat suit or dress. in stripes o.
Navy, Pink and Red colors that are
absolutely fast, a. the yard ...... 25r
FLAXONS-We are showing oellt.-
ful line of Figured Flaxons that al .
inches vide in a good assOrtmF ~ Of
patterns for Spring, at the yard 2Oc
ZEPHYR GINGHAMS-3- inches 1.Ie
in stripes and checks. beautiful patterns
for House Dresses at 15c and 25c
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-31
New Caps for
Easter

Come in this week
s'l make d selection W.
have them displayed on "a
1ies 50 that you viii have
no trouble in getting the
cap that ioOks best or that
WI match your Easter
clothes All sizes and all
shades al 2Sc ara
up to ............ S1.DS
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-31
Ne,U Spring Footwear

We have the exclusive agency IN Ardmore Tor
the PACKARD SHOE Also Keith konQuerors
fine shoes lor Men Mems oxford Ties and But
ons il Tan, Patent Wei and Gunme'al. in all the
nov lass
Packard shoes $3.50 ard .............. 50 90
k"I'h KonqUerors $3.50 and ............. So DD
other Standard makes $3.50 to............ 81 90
Boys O>tords $50 o.................... $3.50
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-31

Glad Easter uin soon demand ne1c cos.
tune. We are shouting chic costume spe-
cia1s not to be found elsewhere in this city
We create styles. Buy your outfit from
US and kno,r that everyone ,cil not be
rearir9 the same thing as you.
If you uish to make your Easter clothes is
it NOT high time you uere selecting the ma
terials? We have all the newest fabrics
and jnuite you to let US sho,c them to you.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-31
Very Highest Class Footw'r r

We invite You 10 call and inspect our
most representative showing OF Foot
wear for the new season-the products
Of he foremost makers Most OF onr
lines are made to our order and are
STYLES and values nOt obtainable else.
where in the city.
COLONIAL. PUMPS-The leaders Ior
tae Eea season. shown here in srea-
va ,ety in Tan Russia, Patent, Gun
meta Suede and Velvet with large
buckles at $3.50 to ...........S s. 90
NEW LINES Of Womens, Misses and
Chldrens Pumps and oxford Ties, III
all popular feathers. Alsb Button On
fords n Patent Gunmetal and Tan
Russia. at $3.50 to ........... S3.5G
WHITE 8UCK AND CANVAS-We are
also showing many new styles in White
Buck and Canvas Shoes
a, $3.50. $500 and d............. $500
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-31
Unusual Values 7 ajlored Suits

NODBl SJITS-Syrins Suits the popular Bedford cords
Whip cords and and White Serges OF this mos
stylish models from $500 .............. S27. 80
NEW LINGERIE DRESSES-We have a extensive col
lection Lingerie Dresses price from $3.50
very Your attention is especially directed
Ling Dresses Each excellent value.
Lingerie Batiste trimmed with beautiful bands and
Novelty and Embroderies marked sell up
...... ....... S25. 90
NEN SPRING SKI3TS-Just received big shipment
models and shades Spring Skirts Whpcod, Mannsh
Mixture and Serge A. s6o and up to S12. 80