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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07
CALL LEAGUE MEETING.
Directors of Texas-OkIahoma League
to Meet in Sherman.

A meeting of the directors of the
TeXaS-Oklahoma league will be held
in Sherman, March %, at which
time a playing schedule will be
adonted and arrangements made foI
the opening of the baseball season,
April -. The different clubs vii!
be represented by the following:
Tom d. Newcomb, sherman; T.
p st. Clair, Wichita Falls; S. F.
Iesle, Bonham; G. r. McAvoy, Ard
more: c. O. Johnson, Durant; w. \.
Murphy, sherman: Eugene Clymer,
renison II. II. Warren, Greenville;
\. VI. Scott, Mckinney.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07
THE COLOR LINE.

Another secession is imminent.
/ W. II. Lewis, the negro assistant
attorney general, was elected 10
membership in the American Bar as
sociation without the knowledge OF
the members as tc' his color, and the
executive committee OF the assocla'
ton has rescinded his election.
Lewis will be ousted or the Ameri'
can Bar association will be divided
That much is certain The color line
cannot be obliteratcd in any national
body of American citizens with So
cial customs and contact.
Call it radical prejudice or eth-
nclogical philosophy is fact
White men and black men cannot
abide under same Roof or at the same
table or In the same social sphere
without friction Separation is the
cnly preventive of conflict
Lewis and his friends acted with
surprising lOlly 10 sup hl'h '''''
they are acting with folly in seeking
10 maintain hs membership. NO
proper man will desire membership
in an organization where he IS I'M
welcome to a large number. Member
shin in bar association or IN any
other professional body is not a mat
ter of personal, political or legal
right; it is a matter of agreement
choice. congeniality and mutual feel
ing.
Attorney General Wickersham, IN
for Lewis, exhibits less
discretion than he might be credited
with possessing. He may make
negro lawyer his assistant-that is
his legal right; he may make him
his associiite-that is his personal
right; but he cannot force him into
association with others-that is their
Worth Record.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07
Picked Up Ancient Scotch Coin.

A unique. ancient coin dated 1877,
was picked up recently by Mr. George
Jackson, of Johnshaven, Kincardn-
shire, Scotland, while he was working
in his garden. On the one side is the
crossed sword and scepter with the
crown, and on the other a Scotch
thistle, with the date over the top.
"Hib. Rex" can be distinctly read.
The small copper coin. Just the size
Of a present-day siXpence, is in ex'
cellent preservation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07

Children are much more likely to
contract the contagious diseases when
they have COLDS. Whooping cough,
diphtheria, scarlet fever and consump-
tion are diseases that are often con-
tracted when the child has a cold
That is why all medical authorities
say beware of colds. For the quick
cure of colds you will find nothing
better than Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t can always be depended
upon and is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07

must not be neglected. Southern
Oklahoma is not ready to turn cot
ton loose. 1t is the safest crop ever
planted. it is the money crop, it is
me crop that the merchants mus
depend upon, the banker is interest
ed in the cotton crop, the people
cannot turn cotton loose at this
time when the country is drained
Of it,, money, and especially when a
'arge portion of this money that
has gone for feed is borrowed mon-
ev and must be paid back.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07

sian is far superior to the negro: All
manner and kinds Of association ana
can not make the ne
gre socially, morally or mentally the
eonal of the white even though MI
Wickersham would touch elbows with
every member of the ebony hued race
and Mr.. Roosevelt wine and dine the
entire negro population of the United
States.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07

In Rocks county, Kan, thirty years
ago man was charged with murder.
The evidence was all In, the attor'
neys had made their pleas, and the
jury was out celebrating. The man
gave the sheriff the slip and has never
been seen to this day. Five minutes
after his escape the jury returned a
verdict Of not guilty.-kansas city
Journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07
The Book Said SO.

Tho geography class WAS in ses'
sion. One small pupil astonished the
class by stating that in a certain sec
ton OF South America there were
talking monkeys. When the teacher
questioned the statement the young
ster opened his geography and tri-
umphantly read: This region is in
hsbited by species OF monkey;
properly speaking, apes. The Dein-
Gator.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07
A. IL Sounded to Him.

A teacher in Kansas City. Kan.
was having her class quote the Twen.
ty.third Psalm. When the last verse
was reached Surely goodness and
mercy shall follow me all the days of
my life" etc, little boy near by was
heard to say Surely good Mr.. Muir
ply shall follow me all the days of my
llfe and ! will dwell in the house OF
the Lord forever"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07
SAY LOOK HERE

We do gas fitting, plumbing, tin
work and manufacture, well tubing,
make shop made buckets and fill all
orders promptly. Phone 70. HOFF.
MANN Plumbing and Sheet Metal Co.
PA West Main. 3-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07

Wilder Gray of last years team,
who spent the winter at Bownton,
Okla. will be the first out of town
player 10 report. He will arrive the
latter part of the week and viii
superintend the changes in the dia-
mond and grand stand at the week
day park on South Washington.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07
Serious Complication.

T know how to sympathize with
you. Mrs. Polhemus,' said Mrs. Lap
sling. My left eye was affected
once Just as yours is and ! had awful
time with it, The doctor said the
trouble was that the subjunctive was
granulated.'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07

The "high-jinks of the high-nosed"
Ito use another phrase of his) angered
him, as did all persons who go about
with well-cut trousers and ill-arranged
ideas. s.'-Athenaeum.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07
Familiarity Of "Rock Of Ages

When Toplady in 1875 wrote the
Rock of Ages" he could not have con-
ceiyed that il would become so widely
known or so popular among all shades
of religious opinion. 1t was this hymn
that Mr.. Gladstone translated into
three languages, and which the Prince
Consort asked for when on his death
bed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07

Caesar had his Brutus, Henry the
Eighth his evil advisors, the "Plumed
Knight" had his Rum, Romanlsm
and Rebellion" and now it seems that
Teddy will have his own letters.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07
In These Strenuous Times.

The man who thinks before he
snesks has to think fast TO keep his
ideas from being back numbers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07

We have two cars of fine north
eu stock corn, prices right. Brady
4 Brady. 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07
9934etttYQ 934

Health is the foundation OF all good
looks. The wise woman realizes this
and takes precautions to preserve her
health and strength through the pe-
riod OF child bearing. She remains
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possible the suffering and dangers OF
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Mothers Friend has been
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TO tort any S"s Woman as@'H5 ia or1ou10b
1s@sdy, ssas ~ Mothers IS Nzion0
Friend is sold at
drug stores. Write for free book for
mothers, which contains
much valuable information.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta. Ga.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07
LOST AND FOUND.

FOuND-Package OF merchandise
Owner can obtain same by PROV
ing ownership and paying for this
advertisement. Apply Ardmoreite
office. SO
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07

FOR SALE--Or will trade for farm
lands clos. TO Ardmore, my home
place, corner A and Broadway. V.
A. Niblack. 2O-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-07

FOR SALE-Seven room house, all
modern improvements and barn,
lot 1873 feet by 200 feet on West
Broadway. $1,700 cash, balance
time. Also whole block with
rooms, modern, with arm, and D
room box house, $1,000 cash. X.
A. Fox, Phone 465. lin
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
PHYSICIAN ARRESTED
FOR WOMAN'S DEATH

FLINT. Mich, March l.-Charscd
with manslaughter In connection. with
the death OF Mrs Edgar III. Thonp.
son. OF the city, DIR. Archibald Fatar-
son is under arrest. The arrest Was
ordered 10y Prosecuting Attorney
Parker.
Mrs. Thompson, who was 70 years
Did. died after suffering for seveia
days with septic poisoning. She made
written statement TO DR.. Walter H..
Fleming. the family physician. who
was called by the husband. In which
he tells OF DR.. Paterson's connection
with her illness. The police have In
formation that DR.. Paterson was
brought 10 Mrs Thompson By mar.
ried woman, who was present wien
IN illegal operation was performed.
Or. Paterson came TO Flint year
ago from ST. Charles. He is grad
ate OF the L. of NJ.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01

that on Tuesday noon he returned 20
his home I'm Petrolia.
Last night he returned 10 PORT lia-
arrest followed. Essen came 10 tbs
ci,y. Sunday night, and registered az
the Central hotel, leaving his SUIT
case In the room OF hotel employee.
who was quizzed sharply by the 10
lice, but whose Innocence or the NJ.
fair was proven.
Coroner Schwlkert was TO leave TO.
day for Lansing -take-Ihe- orglas
of the deceased TO DR., r. l.. DixvD,
secretary OF the state board OF health.
but whether the arrest will make any
difference Is as yet uncertain.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
GIRL is TAKEN BY DEATH
AFTER ODD PROPHECY

OWoSSO, Mich. March THE
death of Miss Mollie Ecklund. aged 20,
OF this city, was foretold in dramatic
manner. according TO the pupils of the
Apostolic Holiness seminary. Two
weeks ago Rev. +. p, Elliott was lee
turing TO the class when he stopped
suddenly. sat down at the piano and
burst into tears.
When he regained his composure
he told the students that he had a
vision, during which he could hear
the clatter OF horses hoofs, and could
see a hearse backing up TO the door.
After class was over Miss Eckland an
nounced that she believed she was the
person referred to. and that day was
taken i'll with pneumonia, and never
left her bed.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
M. N. G. EQUIPMENT is
DESTROYED BY FIRE

PORT HURON. Mich. March IL
Fire which cost the state of Michigan
about $4,000 broke out Thursday
morning in a coal shute owned by tie
Pere Marquette, and spread to the
warehouse containing the equipment
belonging TO the Michigan National
Guard. In the building were all the
goods belonging to the brigade and
regimental headquarters, all OF the
signal corps equipment. all the hos
pital appliances. and four ambulances.
A small quantity OF ammunition was
also destroyed There was no insur-
ance on the state property
The fire was started by exploding
gasoline stored in the coal shute. and
ragged nearly all day.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
N-cYL|NDtRED MEN At
: OYSTER BAY AND TRENTON
James Schermerhorn Talks on
"Pneumatic Progression" Be
fore Syracuse Auto Men

SYRACUSE. y. ", March l,--James
Schermerhorn, OF Detroit was the
glest of nonor at the tenth annual
dinner of the Automobile club oil
Syracuse, in the ballroom of the onon-
daga hotel last night over 400 OF
the business and professional men OF
Syracuse were present
Speaking on pneumatic Progress
sion,' Mr.. Schermerhorn touched up
on the social and political utility Oh
the motor car. which he described as
the fascinating symbol OF hurry
Ing age. All auto owners are bound
10 be progressives; the momentum al
the thing under them takes them
away from the old order. They keep
moving, while the reactionaries pr.
fer 10 have everything fixed" The
old political machine has no use for
cylinders; IL relies on O star chamber
Tor It's peculiar and perfect work. II
abhefs publicity and abominates mo.
biiity. II wants things done In secret
and everyone and everything to stana
pat. The 1912 political model puts
the people at the steering wheel; tho
old type OF political activity was the
ox.team, the bosses being the yoke on
the necks OF dumb, driven cattle"
The classes that constitute the
yoke or those who have become be-
numbed by bowling so long under the
yoke, can cling to the old form OF
transportation II they want to, but
the progressives are turning TO tie
six.cylindered types OF locomotion IT
Trenton and oyster Bay.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
ORATORS READY FOR WAR
OF WORDS At Ol|VET
Annual State Contest Will Take
Place This Afternoon
and Evening

OLIVET, Mich, March Livery
thinG Is in readiness for the big an
nual state oratoricaI contest 10 be
held this afternoon and evening. The
largest crowd that has ever assem-
bled here is expected.
The large Congregational church
has been deliberately decorated and
provision made for crowd OF 1900
people. Specials will bring the Al
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. delegations
and the M. A. C.-Hope train will
bring another crowd.
The woman's contest will be the
feature of the afternoon, Miss Wang,
of Albion; Miss Green, OF Hillsdale;
Miss Stapelkamp, OF Hope; Miss
Knox, OF Kalamazoo, and Miss Nc
Bride, OF .Ypsilanti, being the partici-
pants. Immediately after this con-
test a reception will be held for the
visitors at the large Phi Alpha ri
Fraternity hall
The mems contest In the evening
will be the big event Of the day. The
following list OF judges has been
given out for the woman's contest:
A. j. Easton, principal OF Port Huron
high school; Elisha A. Fraser, attor-
ney. Detroit; George w. Sample, at
torney. Ann Arbor; T. A. Beddow,
professor OF eratory, Mt. Pleasant
normal; Charles NJ. Wilson, attorney.
Grand Rapids.
Those who will judge in the mems
contest art: Arthur G.. Hall, registrar
u. OF NJ: Verne G. ANDERSON, attor.
ney. Blissfield; G. K. Mieras, secre-
tary affiliated high school clubs, De
troit; l.. Remsen Bishop, Phi. D.,
principal Eastern high school, De-
troit; John II. Shook, attorney, De
troit.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
MAN tPICKs WRONG -
PIGEON" FOR HIS VICTIM

John ]. Stein, who says he Is a
brakeman, n years old, living at NO.
123 Baglsy-aye+ picked the wrong
rigeon" when he invited Walter
Domaszewsky, % years old. TO &C
company him on real thrilling ad.
venture, winding up with a night in
Stems room, with beer. feminine
company, and sort OF Bohemian at
mosphere.
Domaszewsky accompanied Stein
70 various saloons, until midnight,
then went to Stems room, where he
met Verna McCarroll, who served
beer in sociable manner, and made
herself an agreeable hostess. Stein
prevailed upon Domaszewsky to
share his apartments for the night,
but after the young man had retired,
horrible suspicion dawned on him,
aud he investigated his trousers
rockets, finding that $50 was missing
The whole trio was put out by the
landlord when a row followed. Out
on the street, Domaszewsky demand.
ed his money, and when Stein denied
all knowledge OF Il. the 'pigeon"
landed n right hook on Stems jaw,
and Stein went down for the count.
Patrolman Kerchenmeister happen.
ed along during the fight, and took
the whole trio to the station.
While Stein was being searched,
Miss McCarroll suddenly discovered
the money, lying right on the floor
in-the police station
s-teiH and Miss NcCarroll we're
held. and Domasxewsky. who Is EN-
ployed as an engineer at the Ameri-
can Car a Foundry Co. win prose
cusc them.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
SEEK PRISONER FOR
ATTACK ON OFFICER

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. March L.
A prisoner who was known as Frank
Bean. and who Is said TO have lived la
Detroit. ST. Louis and Cincinnati, Is
being sought by the police today on q
charge or beating Deputy sheriff Ba't
Welsh. who is in a critical condition
today.
liean was arrested .on a charge OF
stealing tEwetry from Miss fattfc
Wisnewski. Welsh turned his back
while the prisoners were being taken
10 stone pile and he was struck over
the head with hammer. Bean mount.
cd The lG-foot wall and held the other
prisoners at bay with revolver,
which he took from Welsh, and made
his escape.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
ADMITS HE PUT DYING
MAN UNDER CHURCH STEPS
,continued from PAGE One,

ately spotted by Glendenning. The
latter informed the first officer wac
passed the hotel, PatrolHian john
Mills. A few minutes later, Night
Sergt. Joseph Shine reached the ho-
tel. and the two officers made the an
rest.
Esson walked into the Union aoicl
ton, and Chief of Police Marx and
Commissioner OF Public Safely
Charles l.. Mudford were summoned
from their homes. For three hours
the officers grilled the suspect and hts
statements leads them 10 believe that
he may not have given out all the
facts.
Essen told the police. they declare.
that on Monday night he attended the
vaudeville show at the city opera
house. and sat in front OF two men
who were strangers 10 him, but WHO
II subsequently developed were Major
and the missing man in the case.
Essen is said TO have told the police
that while sitting in front OF the Two
men he saw one take watch from
the others pocket.
After leaving the opera house the
man went up the street. keeping
track OF Major In the meantime, and
finally going TO the family theateE
10 look him up His explanation ol
this act Is that he wanted TO get Mo
ior's watch back for him. Standing
in front OF the playhouse Immediately
after the last show, he is said 10 have
told the officers, that the missing man
came out aiding Major to walk. The
unknown asked him 10 help him IN
that act, and then apparently withoG,
any other reason he took hold of the
sick man and assisted in taking him
around the corner TO the Baptist
church corner. He states that on
the trip the other man put his hands
in Majors pockets, but is insistent in
his statement that no money Was
taken at any time. At the church. nc
admits, the police say. that he put
Major under the steps. His reasons
COR this act are also far from clear.
That he had no thought of what tive
effect of putting an unconscious man
under the steps would be, was the IN
preston he conveyed TO the officers
He told them that he had intended &c
come in the morning TO take Majoi
out of the place. After slowing Ma
lor away, he went with the other NAV
down town and they stopped in fron
Of the street car waiting room, whsr'
he told Essen that his wife lived Owe
on the next street, and that he woui,
meet Essen in front OF the waitirj
room at 10 o'clock the next morning
Essen says that the unknown did no
appear at that time. however. am
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
BETTER DAYS COMING.
SAYS PRESIDENT ERB

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. March L.
President Newman Erb. OF the Pere
Marquette. while In the city TO attend
a dinner given by business men. do
clared the road would be put on n
dividend paying basis, all necessary
improvements made and the best pos
'ible Service maintained. Supt. Cot
.er. of the Pere Marquette, was also
nest at the dinner.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
FIRE LAYS BUSINESS
BLOCK IN RUINS

BENTON HARBOR. Mich. Marc!
Damage 10 the extent OF $4,000
vas done here last night by fire which
destroyed n two-story block In the
downtown section. The firms OF G.
Wolf, butcher, and VIM. Rowe & Co..
yrocers, were put out OF business.
The second story was given over to
offices OF the realty firm OF Warner
a Co.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
DROPS DEAD FEW
RODS FROM HIS HOME

PEToSKEY, Mich, March l.
Walking few rods from the door CT
mis- home, Charles A. Osborn, pioneer
resident OF Emmett county, dropped
dead in the snow this morning, the
cause being heart disease.
He was 60 years old and lived with
his son, Deurel Osborn, in SpringVale
township. Another son, Guy, sur
wives him, as we'll as a brother In
Hillsdale.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
FIRE SWEEPS OVER
STANDARD OIL PLANT

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. March L.
Fire believed to have started from an
electric spark generated in the brass
faucet of a benzine can, for several
hours today threatened the entire
plant of the Standard Oil Co. and en-
dangered wide area OF the residence
district in the vicinity OF the Uni
versity of Minnesota.
y Warned by the police. residents OF
the houses for several blocks SUR
rounding the fire zone left their homes
and fed to the streets, fearing the
explosion OF great gasoline tanks.
The loss was estimated at $4,000,
all confined to one warehouse OF the
Standard Oil Co.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
WIDOW OF PIONEER R. R,
MAN IN MICHIGAN, DEAD
Mrs. Nancy T. Merrill Was Niece
of A. p. Merrill, Once Gov
ernor of Maine

SAGINAW, Micn., March Mrs.
Nancy Tilton Merrill. SO years old,
and niece OF Arson p. Merrill, early
governor OF Maine, and Lott NJ. Mer-
fill. secretary OF the treasury under
President Grant. died here late Thurs
day night. after a long illness. Her
husband was q pioneer railroad man,
and in 1874 came to Saginaw Valley.
For years he directed the Sagina"
Valley & ST. Louis railroad, until II
was absorbed by the Pere Marquette.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
FIND MISSING ARTICLES
IN WILDSMITH HOME

ANN ARBOR. Mich, March 1.-Lo-
cal officers yesterday searched the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Wildsmith.
who are in jail here on a charge or
murder, and discovered a quantity OF
silverware, which the police say be-
longs TO Mrs. c. j. Sessions. OF this
city. and a large amount OF towels.
linen and bedding that had been
used in the Whitney hotel here. Mrs.
WIldsmith was employed at both
places within the past two years.
Job Printing Done Right. Times
pxtutiur Co. Is John H--st.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
Pennsylvania Sut1ragettes EdI
PimbAyg Newspaper For a Day.

PITTsBuRG March sanrag cites OF Western Pennyania sc
Women occupied
business
circulat
Of
and sold
OF support
OF Pittsburgh
in
making Pohce
news conspicuous.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
MAJOR HUT TO TAKE Vacation.

WASHINGTON. Mar. NAL Archi-
bald Butt. personal aide 10 President
Taft. has been granted q leave OF alb
sehce by the war department for one
month and "a DAYS. and Saturday Will
sail from New York for the Mediter-
ranoan Mai Butt was taken ill o.
the presidents trip west last fall and
for part OF the journey was confined
TO his room Ia Mr.. Tafts private car
Ever since his return TO Washington
his health has been poor. He has no.
had vacation for four years
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01
Houu Song NOT Polished Enough;
Missouri G0yeyn0r Seeks Another

the recall VIII reier the matter
selecting people themselves under the
concluded listening over
selected Oy the special "
possibilities for state song
acn OF the
tonsan decide which Is the pest.
"Houn Dog song WIN
bespea dignity OF the state
The Detroit times., 1912-03-01

NEW YORk-Men and women WHO
smoke 10 the discomfort OF otherS
should be classad with other smoke
nutsa nces--thimneys and automobiles.
said pr. charles @, Peese at u Better
mept league meeting.