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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20
LOVETT DECLARES
FOR JOINT TRACK
AGREEMENTS
Hartman Official Says to Give
All Roads Equal Use of Lines
and Terminals Would Beae-
fit Public.

liy Morning journal special feased Wire. !
san Francisco, cal. Feb. III be-
lieve 1t would be best for the public
20 open these through tracks 20 all
lines and give all lines equal use of
terminal facilities declared Judge
Robert S. Lovett TO the state railroad
commission today. relative 10 the Sac
ramento-san Francisco lines for the
Joint use Of which for term Of 1913
years. the Union Pacific, Central Pa
einc ana Southern Pacific companies
had made application The granting
of the application WIS opposed by at
torneys for the Western Pacific Judge
Loyetts statement WAS IN reply TO @
question by a member OF the com
mission, who sought his opinion, as to
whether the public would be more
benefited by granting the application
for throwing these terminal lines omen
10 all railroads
hut | believe, added Judge lovett,
that such an order would amount t0I
The conilscation Of The property OF
the company owning the line and ter
mlnals." The application Is II con
nection with the dissolution plans of
the Union Pacific ana Southern Pa
elnc under the recent order of the
supreme court Of the United states
Judge Lovcu said the Union Pacific
planned TO buy the Central Pacific
system for Si04,00O,0O0, assuming IFS
bonded indebtedness ef 5000. GOO 600,
because It was Thought the short
haul lines would prove more profit
able.
"if IL were simply our desire 20
reach the Pacific ocean from ogden, |
where our line now ends. We could |
purchase the Western Pacific for q |
third Of 100000. .OO0' he added |
Judge Loyett who formerly was
chairman Of tho executive bonrd OF
the Hartman system, spoke for the
Southern Paelnc and Central Pacific
in urging the application, as wen as
for the Union paeihc, of which he is
now executive chairman.
50 confident do the Hartman cxe
eutives feel that their plans will be
proved Mr.. Loyott told the commit
tee that they had staked fi.500,0O0 on
the issue. A syndicate Of bankers
has been formed to underwrite the
purchase before March 18TH Of the
Central Pacific by the Union Pacific
for &l04,000.0OO, the t'ni0n Pacinc
to forfeit TO the syndicate ] per cent
Df the amount involved, plus e Of
per cent for expenses should the
agreement fail Of ratification either
lere or in the United states district
sourt OF st. Louis
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20

thirtleth, thlriy-frst and thiry-scc-
ond degrees being eXemplihcd this
morning afternoon. and evening, re-
spectiNely ronlghts session ended the
reunion. which has been a Vcrs sue
cessful one
Prospects for any great amount OF
legislative work are sparse ana un
promising Saturday is Washington
birthday, and already the lawmakers
are planning to adjourn from Friday
afternoon until Monday afternoon.
rhat viii cut the legislative working
days this week. io three. but as Juan
j Clancy said Tuesday In the house.
There never was legislature. and
this Is not legislature and there
probably never win hc legislature
In which the renl work of the session
was not dome in the last ten dnXs so
it makes no dliferenre whether vs.
adjourn over pr not
Having thus explained his vote. MT
'mnoey voted for adjournment Until
tomorrow.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20
SENATE COMMITTEE Will
CONTINUE INVESTIGATION

Washington, Feb. I9.-A resolution
10 extend until next December, the
period Of activity of tht senate spc-
cial committee appointed TO investi-
gate alleged support bv Americans Of
the revolutionary forces Of Mexico.
was introduced in the senate late to-
day by Senator Smith of Michigan.
with the endorsement Of the senate
committee on foreign relations. The
resolution states that the committee
has found It impossible to complete
its work. Senator Smith probably VIII
have one or two more witnesses be-
fore the committee within the next
few weeks.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20
CHIHUAHUA GLAD PEACE
NAY Now BE RESTORED.

Chihuahua. Mexico. Feb. ig.-The
change In the government at Mexico
city. was decidedly satisfactory to
the inhabitants of this city after two
years of disorders ana business stag
nation under the rule Of President
Madero The news was received quiet
~. however The federal troops here.
who had remained loyal to the Ma
dero government. now are recognlz-
ing General Husrta ard General
Diaz 1t is expected that the rebels
under General Incz salazar and Gen
eral Antonio Rojas and other insurg-
ents operating IN chihuahua, VIII
cease operations soon. The general
outlook is peaceful.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20
FUGITIVE LAW INVOKED
AGAINST GUSTAv0 MADER0
Former Minister Of Finance,
and Man Blamed for Down
fall Of Government, Shot by
Soldiers Of Oiaz,
SJPEHINTENDENT OF THE
NATIONAL PALACE SHOT.

New York, Feb. 20.-Ad0lpho
Basso. superintendent of the na
tional palace. In Mexico city was
executed at . O'Clock this morn
ing. according to special dis
patches received here. BassO
was an aged man, but 1t was said
that he faced the firing squad
bravely.
He laid bare his breast to the
rillemen and his last words were.
viva Mexico"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20

Washington. Feb. SIT was de-
cided today that Thomas Nelson Page.
chairman OF the inaugural reception
committee, should appoint q sub-com-
mittee TO meet Mr. Wilson on his ar
rival in Washington, on the after
noon Of March 3. and will escort him
to his hotel Another committee will
be appointed to meet Vice President
Thomas X. Marshall
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20
GEN. DIM ORDERS ARREST
or MADEltO ADllIItEN1S

Laredo. Tex. Feb. ia telegram
from Felix Diaz TO revolutionary
headquarters here directs that close
watch be- kept for Gustayo Carmcndia.
Jesus Urueta, Juan sanchez Azvona,
secretary TO President Madero, and
also any members OF President Ma
deros family II captured. the mes
sage states, they are to be arrested
and held.
II Is understood similar Instructions
were sent by General Diaz 10 Piedras
Ncgras. Matamoras and other border
point.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20

PhOenlX. ATlz.. Fed. Iy.--IHe pTU-
posed law abolishing capital punish
ment in Arizona was virtually killed
in the legislature today when the SEN
ate. In which 1t was introduced Vot-
ed ! 3 to r 20 postpone action upon It
Indefinitely Senator Hughes. Of Pima
county, who introduced the bill de-
clared that the initiative would be in
voked Immediately.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20
FRIEDMAN WANTS
To DEMONSTRATE
HIS REMEDY
B
German Doctor With Tubercu-
Iosis Cure Asks Opportunity
to Treat Cases Where tho
Disease Is Visible,


Plymouth. England, Feb. ta.---Dr.
Friedrich H. Friedman. who asserts
he hs,s discovered "a cure for ttiher-
eulosis. gave an interview today on
board the kronprInzessln Ceelle on
his way 10 America "a demonstrate
the value Of his remedy. u feel that
The aist stcp should take IN the
Unlted States should be 10 treat cases
of Visible tuberculosis Ia the presence
Of American physicians. | thereby
could accomplish the double purpose
Of lnstructing them and proving the
Of the use Of live germs.
What ! mean by visible tuberculosis Is
fungi in the knee. for instance. which
are visible to the eye. I shall be glad
If any doctor or important institu-
tion in the United states viii give me
a chance TO treat such cases"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20

Washington, Feb. 19.--The senate
ratified today supplementary treaty
with France. extending to 1918 the
operation Of the present arbitration
treaty between that nation mad the
United states. A general treaty with
foreign nations covering sanitary reg
ulations for the handling Of epidcm-
les. such as plague yellow fever and
cholera. also was ratified.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20
Inccndlaries Burn House Of orIccr,

Charleston, w. Va, Feb f9.--fncen-
diaries fired today the house occupied
by Major j. y. Payne. Of the West
NirglBia National guard on duty in
the martial law zone at Dakota, not
far from Paint Creek Major Payne
and Mrs. Payne had a narrow escape
from death Two adjoining houses
were burned. ...--.-.-A-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20
I1Ircmcn Dispute % Do NrbIlnlcd.

New York Fob m W ". Attef'
bury vice president Of the Pennspl-
vania railroad. and Albert Phillips
vice president of the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Firemen and Englncmen
viii meet here tomorrow to select q
third membof of the arbitration board
which Is 10 settle. for year at least
roads and their iremen. Mr.. After
bury win represent the railroads on
this board ana Mr. Phillips the fire.
men.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-20

London. Feb. King George to-
day donated 81 900 to the fund being
raised for n memorial to Captaia
Robert II. Scott and his four compan-
ions who died on the expedition to
the south pole, The total sum sub
scribed now amounts to 100000
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03

rendered with we'll modulated tones
that not only were pleasing but car.
ried 10 every part of the auditorium.
Miss Gcncyieve Niyoche as Little
Old Lady and the Fairy" did
some excellent work in her part
She lived mp to her reputation i'm
her role and that IS all that can be
desired. She displays on every occa-
sion, il great deal of histrionic power,
and thus added very much to the per.
forWancc of Friday evening.
Burette Byrd as the "Ogre," did
his work very acceptably. He not
only presented his part IL appear
anco bat in acting he represented an
ogre in n most excellent manner.
William Ringer as Little Black
Dwarf" was one of the real attrac-
tions Of the entertainment. 1t is hard
10 conceive how one so young could
excel him in the part he played,
The Choruses were made up Of
twenty one boys and twenty one girls.
selected from the different glee clubs
OF the High School and did the best
chorus singing ever heard in Ardmore
by the High School pupils. a person
would have TO go across the CONT.
ncnt 10 find more beautiful set of
girls than those who were in this
cnorus The boys were spick ana
span and dapper and sang far be-
yond the expectations of the major
ity of the audience
In presenting this entertainment,
the High School has set new stand
ard OF entertainments, and it Will
be- difficult indeed for any High
school i0 surpasS the standard set
ou This occasion Too much credit
can not b. given to Mrs McClintock,
Who taught and directed the music
h" is, beyond question, one of the
test music supervisors to be founG
in this country, and Ardmore viii
sustain a great loss when she leaves
the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03

The opcretta. Jack and the Baked
Bean stalk" presented BY the High
School under the direction of Mrs,
Katherine II. McClintock. Supervisor
OF Music of the city schools at the
Robson opera house. last Friday
evening. was without doubt the best
amateur performance ever presented
iu this city.
The principles took their parts in
manner that would do credit to
professionals. The chOruses were pre-
gcnted with an exactncss of har-
mony and melody rarely to be heard
10 The voices Of High School boys
and girls.
Miss Ruth Blake ns "The Princess
was beautiful, graceful and pleasing.
Her voice was clear. resonant and
melodious. She had a splendid con-
ccp,lon of the part that she played.
llor solos we're one of the features )
ot the entertainment.
Paul Frame as Jack" played his
part lu q most excellent manner. li'
gave a splendid presentation of his
character. His solo numbers were
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03
GERMAN COLONY
BEING ESTABLISHED
TEXAS TANNERS ATTRACTED
BY LOW PRICES ON PRODUCT
I'VE LANDS.

Before many months Carter county
will have within its boundaries an
important German settlement Sew
eral German farmers have purchased
lands lying from five to ten miles
west Of Ardmore. These lands are
possibly the best in the county for
grain and general farming and the
Germans are captured by the low
prices asked for such lands. Will
liam Schmitz of Lindsay, Texas, ar
rived here today from Gainesville,
and purchased from McCalt. ard
German go acres OF land located
five miles west of Ardmore. Mr.
Schmitz was accompanied here by
Henry Richter a German real estate
man of Gainesville.
Mr.. Richter looked over the coun-
try west of Ardmore and said he
considered the lands there the best
for the price he had ever seen. He
believes the lands will produce as
much as the black lands OF Texas,
it is much more easy to cultivate
and more pleasant to live upon. The
price asked is very reasonable adm
he preiicts that the present prices
will not prevail very long because,
as good farmers investigate the quail.
ity of the soil they will make quick
purchases.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03
Proof of Birds Ace.

While life periods for birds have
been variously stated at from two
years for wren to one hundred for
the eagle and crow. such figures have
lacked authority. Prof. L. Petit has
lately brought to the notice Of the 10
illogical society of France some birds
OF accurately known age, and these
Include a sparrow OF eight years. a
blackbird of eleven. a small cardinal
Of fourteen and an Amazon parakeet
of twenty-five.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03

George c. Reeves of Mineola. Texas,
is of the opinion that he has srlyed
thedairy food proposition. Hc is en-
gagged in growing a giant bean, its
stalk somewhat resembles the cotton
plant, the pods are very large and
the beans are very large. 1t is claim
ed that the bean produces from 300
to 500 bushels to the acre. They
are ground into meal, made into
chops and are ground with the hulls
and three kinds of feed are produced
from the bean.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03
My Symphony.

To live content with small means
10 seek elegance rather than luxury
and refinement rather than fashion;
to be worthy. not respectable, and
wealthy, not rich; 70 study hard. think
quickly. talk gently. act frankly; to
listen to stars and birds, to babes and
songs. with open heart: to bear all
cheerfully, do all bravely, await oc
cas!ons. hurry never-In a word, tc
let the spiritual. unbldden and uncon.
scious grow up through the common
this Is to be my symphony.-Chan.
ming.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03
BILLS DIE IN
GOVERNOR S OFFICE
REDISTRlcTING, MUSkOGEE FAIR
FULL GREW AND 9.hOUR MEAS
URES INCLUDED.

Oklahoma City, Okla, April OF
the eighteen bills remaining from the
regular session OF the Legislature be
fore GOV. Cruce today. 1t being the
last dag for 10 either approve or per-
NIT them to expire without his sig
nature, two we're signed and sixteen
died. One of the acts approved was
amendn gthe mining law and requir.-
ing the underwriting OF coal veins,
and pr0hibitiong the shooting of coal
off the solid. The other was local
measure that permits Kingfisher
county 10 make a special tax levy to
take care of an old shortage in cOun-
" funds. The bills which expired
for want of executive approval were:
Dividing the state into Congression.
al districts.
MusIiogee Fair bill. (vetoed two
years ago.
Eigh tand nine-hour law for wom-
en- workers.
Joint use of street railway tracks.
(Vetoed two years ago.
Making attorney general sole legal
adviser for all state departments,
boards and commissions.
Full crew bill, applying to freight
trains.
Revised game laws, abolishing state
game and fish warden's position and
creating game and fish commission
to local officials.
Revising the state election board.
providing that the secretary of the
state senate shall be secretary of the
board.
Prohibiting state boards of equal
ization from changing the aggregate
assessment of property as reported
BY the counties.
Bin to restrict tne removal of
causes from state to federal courts.
attorney general says would he un-
constitutional)
Bill permitting farmers to organ
ize mutual hail insurance companies.
Authorizing townships to issue
bonds for bridge purposes.
Authorizing cities to condemn gas
territory for municipal uses.
Authorizing state land commission
to issue deeds to lands upon payment
of the purchase price.
Eli fixing procedure for leasing
beds of navigable rivers for sand,
gravel. oil and gas.
Making Tavern county court town
in Harper county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03
Tale OF a Horse.

why" said the man from Florida
who was regaling his auditors witt
tall tales OF the wonders OF his ma
tive state. lust to show you how
everything develops down there, 6
hair fell from the tail of horse down
there one day and fell into stream ot
water. This was in the early summer
1t grew into a snake, then into a big
ger snake, and kept on growing until
one day late in August It swallowed
the horse that originally had shed IT.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03

A Chicago school teacher tells witt
great gusto Of the shrewd little "col
ored brother" who once arrived a
school provided with a most unusua
excuse for tardiness. II couldn't hell
bein' late. please. teacher" he bubbled
shrlliy. "SomepIn happened to US las
night My nav. she went ter bed wit
a headache, and when she wakes "
dis mornln', dere's two little quin:
(t~ins) one on each side OBJ her. ant
she don know muffin bout 'em tel
she wake up. An my NAV, she sc
sprisol. she CANT get up ter get me
ready for SCHOOL,"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03
Descent Of Man.

The discovery in England Of tn,
skull OF a prehistoric man has lee
some OF the scientists to decide tha'
there can be no further doubt Of mans
descent from the ape. They may oi
may not be right, but why all thli
bother about mans descent? VIII.
90 so many people worry about theh
ancestry? The important thing Is, no
what men have come from, but what
they are.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03
Think Before You Sneak

II thou thinkest twice before thor
epeakest once thou wilt speak twice
the better for it, Better say nothing
than not to the purpose And. {,
speak pcrtinentliy. consider both what
is Ct and when it Is fit tt speak IN
all debates let truth be thy aim, not
victory, or an unjust interest: and en-.
ieavor to gain rather than to expos
Thy ntagonist.-William Penn.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03
FOR DIRECT ELECTION.
Pennsylvania Thirty-fifth State Fav.
oring Direct Election of Senators.

Harrisburg, Pan, April Penn
sylvania joined the ranks Of the
states that have ratified the proposed
amendment to the federal Constitu-
tion providing for direct election Of
United Sta-es senator's. making the
thirty-fifth state to fall in line. A
joint resolution ratifying the amend
ment today passed the senate unani-
mously. One more state is needed
to ratify the proposed amendment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03
When Cream Turns.

II you think the cream for the cot.
fee is just little turned. pour 1t in q
cup. add the coffee. stir we'll then put
in sugar and you will find 1t will no.
curdle or taste sour. Always put
sugar last.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03

My little son had a very severe cold.
I was recommended to try Chamber.
lains Cough Remedy. and before a
small bottle was finished ke was as
well as ever" writes Mrs. II. Silks,
20 bowling Street Sydney. Australia.
This remedy is for sale By all deal.
nra
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03
New Use fer Glove Fingers.

Glove fingers make splendid protec-
ton for TIN stems OF flowers, espe-
cially if the tovers are fresh and worn
pinned to a white dress. Save the fin
gers, insert the flower stems in them
and pin 10 dress. and no dampness or
stain Will injure the most delicate
dress.
FRESH ROASTING EARS are no
better than the Yours Truly Cora
YOU can purchase from your deal ar
today. 31-11t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03

FRESH ROASTING EARS are no
better than the Yours Truly Corn
You can purchase from your dealer
today. Slit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03
WORKERS cONTRASTEp.

WORKERS. CONT RAST
" The lassard aron-s IN the /:
- rut. {:
E The aggressive worker forg. ;
/: es to the front. {:
The lagcard seeks no ctanc- 8
n e. for Advancement and Is 6
& content to hang on to his Job 9
:: without striving for etficien- :
{: cy and recognition. {:
. The aggressive worker 8
c keeps in touch with opportun- 8
. Ity and is alive to chances FOR
: bigger, better things. 6
. The laggard does not know 6
q OF the offerings Ct the Want 6,
/. Columns. Q
: The aggressive worker de- .,
q pends upon the Wants to pro :.
& vide increased responsibility ::
and added earnings. 3.
r. The wants are for the ag- :
gressive. .
- - -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-03

u u Il = :. a 81 q u : r y u q .
Meade County news., 1913-06-19

some trail to follow as patiently as al
Indian There would be tracks lef
somewhere, If he could only discover
them. II this was hasty occurrence
in any way an accident, something wal
sure to be left uncovered, some slip re
veal the method. He would trace the
movements of the father first. anC
then search the saloons and gambling
dens for the two men. Though unsuc
cessful with Mrs. Dupont, he knew
how to deal with such as they.
The stage agent was routed out oi
bed and came to the door, revolver II
hand, startled and angry.
"Who?" he repeated. Major Nc
Donald? How the hell should l know?
Some officer went out-yes; heavy set
man with mustache. l didn't pay
any attention to him; had government
transportation. There were two other
passengers, both men, ranchers,
reckon; none In the station at all.
What's that, Jane%
A woman's voice spoke from out the
darkness behind.
"Was the soldier asking II Major
Mcdonald went East on the coach,
Sam"
Sure: what do you know about 1t p
"Why, was outside when they start
ed" she explained, "and the man in
uniform wasn't the Major. "1 know
him by sight, for he's been down here
a dozen times when l was at the desk.
This fellow was about his size, but
dark and stoop-shouldered."
And the others?" asked Hamlin
eagerly.
81 didn't know either of them, only
I noticed one had black beard"
"A very large, burly fellow?"
mo. l don't think so. | didn't pay
special attention to any Of them, only
to wonder who the officer was, cause
7 never remembered seein' him here
before at Dodge, but, as l recollect,
the fellow with beard was rather un,
dersized; had a shaggy buffalo-skin
cap on"
Plainly enough the man was not Du-
pont, and Mcdonald had not departed
on the stage, while some other. pre-
tending to be he, possibly wearing his
clothes to further the deceit, had
taken the seat reserved in the coach.
Baffled, bewildered by this unexpected
discovery, the Sergeant swung back
into his saddle, not knowing which
way to turn.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Meade County news., 1913-06-19

ness of the situation, as he tramped
Through the blackness toward the
lguard-house. The sentinel glanced at
his pass, scrutinizing it by the light Of
a fire, and thrust the paper into his
pocket Hamlin advanced, and at the
corner saluted the officer of the day.
who had just stepped out of the guard
house door.
"Good evening, Sergeant" the latter
said genially Just in from town?
expect they are having some dance
down there tonight"
"Yes, SIR" hesitatingly. and then
Nenturing the inquiry: May l ask If
Major Mcdonald has returned 10 the
post?"
Mcdonald? No." he glanced at his
watch. "He had orders to go east to
Ripley on the stage. That was due out
about an hour ago"
ITO Ripley? By stage?" the Ser
geant repeated the words, dazed.
'Why-why, what has become of Miss
McDonald?"