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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02
cHAIRMEN CALLED TOGETHER.
Decoration Day Committees Become
Active.-Meet Saturday Afternoon.

Captain j. X. Pulliam, who is TAX
ing an active interest in Decoration
Day exercises requests that chair
men of all the different committees
meet with him in the office of the
mayor Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock
The progress of the arrangements will
be noted and the committeeman are
urgently requested to be present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02

Shawnee, Okla, May 1.-Searchers
are securing the county for Garrett
Snider, a demented woman, who left
her home near Brown, this county last
Sunday. Two weeks ago she hid
herself in the woods, completely Gov
erlng her body with leaves. No trace
of her presence in the vicinity since
Monday morning can be found.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02

Mrs. I. r. Mason, who takes a great
deal Of pains fth growing flowers
and ferns has an entirely new plant
in her yard which she appreciates.
About two years ago she cut the top
from pineapple and planted it in
a pot like she would grow a fern.
The pineapple grew nicely and was
as much an ornament as any other
plant she had. This spring the plant
is growing an apple and Mrs. Mason
is watching ie Very closely to deter
mine whether the apple will really
mature and be of any size or worth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02
MAKE RATES
TO REUNION
ROCK ISLAND GRANTS RATE OF
ONE CENT PER MILE TO CHAT.
TANOOGA REUNION.

George Henry Bruce received tel
egram this afternoon from Fay Thomp-
son, division passenger agent of the
Rock Island lines, announcing that his
company had granted rate of one
cent per mile each way for the Uni
ted Confederate reunion at Chatta-
nooga.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02
Death at Sanitarium.

Miss Ollie Carter died at the Hardy
Sanltarium in this city this morning
after a protracted illness. Deceased
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. f.
r. Carter of Madill and was nineteen
years of age. The remains were TAX
en- to Aylesworth this afternoon for
interment. Brown & Bridgman, un-
dertakers, have charge of the funeral.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02
Sapulpa Bankers In Bad.

Sapulpa, May Thirteen indict-
ments by the grand jury under Special
Judge Hatchett were returned today
against Bates B. and Birch C. Burnett
for alleged irregular banking. The ac-
cused are both still in Jail ON con
tempt charges for failure to produce
the book of the defunct Farmers and
Merchants bank.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02
VIM. T. LaFollette Dies.

Madison, Wis, May 1.-iWilliam r.
LaFOllette. only brother of Senator
Robert NJ. LaFollette, died Wednes-
day afternoon of heart disease after
a prolonged illness. He was 66 years
old. Mr.. LaFoTette was active in the
recent Wilson campaign in Wiscon-
Sin.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02
Murdock to Offer Amendments to the
Proposed Democratic Tariff.

Washington. D. c., May 2.-Repre-
sentative Murdock gave notice in the
house today that when the admins
tratIve provisions of the tariff bill
are reached that he would propose an
amendment creating a real, not a
sham" tariff commission. The peo-
pie" declared Murdock, believe that
there is waged a closely contested
battle on the tariff. 1t is battle, but
not sham battle
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02
Ditzler's Sale closes Saturday.
MOTION OvERRULED.
Nail and Rogers Fail to Get New
Trial in Damaqe Suit,

The damage suit of Nail and Roc-
ers of Fort Worth against Dunn and
Gillian of Ardmore came up again to-
day in motion for new trial Judge
Russell overruled the motion. In other
words the plaintiffs who lost their
case will not get new trial. The
suit involved something more than
fifty thousand dollars and grew out
of disputed ownership of pasture
lands in the Arbuckle mountains.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02
Home DESTROYED by Fire.

The home of Frank Ramsey at Dur
wood was destroyed by fire yes
terday. The origin of the fire is not
known. The building and contents
were a total loss. Mr.. Ramsey's
father also lived with him in the
burned building.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02
FRESH CARROTS AT
WILL SCRivNER'S.
NEW CHINESE REPUBLIC.
Uncle Sam Recognized New Repub
lie Of China Today.

Washington, d. c., May 2.-The
new Chinese republic was formally
recognized today by the United
States. Charge d. Affairs Williams
at Pekin cabled today that he had
delivered the formal recognition as
authorized to do. upo7 the complete
organization of the new government
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02
BRYAN CHANGES MIND.

Secretary Decides to Remain in Cal
ifornia Until Legislation is Concluded
Washington, D. c., May 2.-Secre-
tary Bryan has telegraphed that he
has reconsidered his purpose to start
for Washington and that ne would
remain in Sacramento until the alien
land legislation there is concluded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02

work for the financing OF the base
ball team stated that excursions
should be had or the Sunday games.
The railroads will be asked to give
special rates to Ardmore on Sundays
during the summer months.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02

NEW POTATOES AND EVERY
THING ELSE GOOD TO EAT AT
WILL scRIvNE RS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02
REAL TARIFF COMMISSION.

One more day of Ditzler's Sale.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-02

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
STUDENT DROWNED IN RIVER.
Leonard T. Mason of Keene Walked
into Hole While Bathing.

KEENE, y. H., August 25.-Leon-
ard T. Mason, 20 son Of Mrs. g. IT,.
Piper of 2S3 Main street, was drowned
in the Ashuelot river yesterday after
noon while in bathing. His body wa
recovered in about - minutes and ey-
cry attempt to restore life was frult
less. Young Mason went canoeing
with Everett Whitcomb and Nile Mag
nuson and stopped at the swimming
hole for a swim. Mason started across
the river, and was about halfway over
when he began to walk the remainder
of the distance He walked into a
hole and became entangled in some
grass and did not rise to the surface.
Everett Whitcomb brought his BODY
to the bank and worked with several
others to restore life, but failed, The
body was viewed by Medical Referee
Frank Dinsmoor. Mason was grad
uate of the Keene high school with
the class Of 1912 and was q bright
and promising student. Last fall ne
went to Pittsburg, Pa, and entered
Carnegie institute Of Technology. lie
was spending his summer vacation at
his home in this city.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
DAMAGES OF $4,000
SOUGHT IN LAWSUIT
H. H. Chamberlin Says He was Exer-
cising Due Care When Stratton's
Team Hurled Him Down Bank.

Damages of 5000 are sought in
lawsuit which II. II. Chamberlin of
West Townshend, father Of Fred Cham
berlin Of Brattleboro, has brought
against II. G. Stratton of West Towns
hend. The suit has been brought
through Attorney o. b. Hughes : office
and the papers have been filed in
Cous jterz Ssowe 5 office Deputy
She q MI d. Sparks of Townshend
serve& the Papers, attaching Mr.. STRAIT
ton S real estate, 100 cows and other
live stock The suit is returnable at
the September term Of county court.
Mr.. Chambcrlin alleges that on june
- he was driving his Ford automobile
in jamaica, on the extreme right hand
side OF the road, when he met Mr..
Stratton driving a pair OF large farm
horses attached to an express wagon.
lie says he was exercising due care and
diligence, but that Mr.. Stratton. driv-
ing from East jamaica toward jamaica
drove against the plaintiff S automo-
bile.
The car and occupant were hurled
down an cmbankmcnt, and the plaintiff
says he was injured about the head,
limbs and body and his car damaged so
rs to hc OF no value. Tie places the
damages at 5000
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
PLAN BIG LUMBER CUT.
Adirondacks Operators to Begin Work
at Manchester.

MANCHESTER. Vt. Aug. %. -
Laundering operations on larger scale
than any ever before undertak ken i'm
this state will be wen under way by
the time the first snow falls. under the
management OF the Rich Lumber com-
pany. which comes here after extensive
operations at Wanakcna, ~ ". in the
Adirondacks
At present more than 200 men are
employed in the woods, erecting build
iags and on the system of roads A
steam railroad is being built up the
mountain and viii extend eight miles
from the mill for the purpose of haul
ing in the logs. The min, which viii
be of the double bamdsaw variety and
have a capacity of 10000 feet of saw
co lumber daily, is entirely Of steel
and is now nearly erected.
From 20 to 30 houses viii be built
in the vicinity of the mill. many OF
them being under construction at pres
cnt, and the company viii operate its
own store. The company anticipates
eight or ten years operations and the
investment viii amount to about
S250,000 before it is ready for bust
ness.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
BURNETT CAR HIT
BY MOTORCYCLE
Two Greenfield Youths Crashed Into
Car on Canal Street Hill - Both
Machines Were Damaged.

As Mrs Frank L. Burnett was driv-
ing her Ford ear across Canal street
from Pine to Maple streets Saturday
an Indian motorcycle upon which were
riding two Greenfield young men who
gave their names rs Deyeneau and
Kent. came rushing down the hill and
culIided with the front wheel Of the
Burnett machine. The young men were
thrown off, but not much injured, al
though somewhat bruised. ana their
machine was stripped on one side, Mrs,
Burnett allowed her machine to con
5inue across the road. where it broaght
up against the bank and one Of the
front wheels was damaged. She was ne
eomPaHied by G. T. Lundber4 and
Miss Emma Luudber9. bnt none Of
them was injured.
The place where the accident hap
penad i one where n person driving
a machine out from Pine street has no
view up Canal street, down which it
is customary for motorists to try their
speed, Mrs. Burnett heard no warming
horn or signal and was running her
car at very low speed because Of the
fact that she was crossing = thorough
fare much used by automobiiists.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
ASKED INDICTMENT OF
MURPHY AND FRAWLEY
Request Based on Charge That Con
spiracy Existed to Gust
Gov. Su1zer.

NEW YORK. August .. - The in
dictment Of Charles FL Murphy. leader
Of Tammany hall Aaron J. Levy. lead
er Of the Democratic majority i'll tile
assembly, and Senator James J. Fraw-
ley, chairman of tide committee which
invest l@ated Governor Sulzer 5 cam
Iaign contributions. has been requested
ot the district attorneys of New York
and Albany counties by Lynn J. Ar-
mold of Albany.
TIE Indictment IS asked on state
monts from many persons presented ~
Judge Arnold t. the district attorneys
and pertaining to an alleged conspir-
acy to put Sulzcr out Of the governor S
chair. IN anuoHncing the request for
an Indictment Judge Arnold reg.tattf.
ms declaration that money had been
used freely to accomplish this result.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
John Kilderry Also Received
Fracture Of Jaw and
Other Injuries
CARRIAGE OVERTURNED
NEAR MOSHER STABLE
Is III Critical Condition at Melrose
Hospital - Vehicle Smashed and
Horse Fan Away James Ryan,
Companion, Escaped Injury.

John kllderry, an cmploye at the
freight house. who rooms 1T the prin-
cess apartments, is at the Nfcirosc hos
pital On tie dangerous list with a frac-
tuTe Of tie skull, a fractured law bone
ana dislecatcd left shoulder rs the
result Of being thrown out of team
at the corner Of Main and Flat streets
this morning His companion. James
Ryan, WAS not injured. The horse,
owned 10y Liyeryman F. a. Larrow.
ran away On Flat street, after the car
rage tipped over. smashing the vchi-
sic, damaging 2 surrey owned by LiV-
eryman *. +. AIoshcr, with which It
coilidcd, and ripping q hole III the top
Of an automobile owned bv Mr.. Mos
her, which was standing at the side OF
the street. The horse was not much
hurt
Kildcrry and Ryan drove down Main
street hill lust after 9 clock, return
IT, from an outing, aud i'm turning
into Fiat street at rather rapid pace
the carriage, with the TOP up, slcwcj
and tipped over, throwing both men
out, lNilderrv striking heavily
The injured man was laid out on the
concrete under the she'd Of Moshcr =
GyerE and Dr. Z. T. Lynch was sum
moned. Tie ordered the man y removal
70 the Nclrose hospital Kilderrv re-
snained unconscious at ! clock this
Iaf-erncon Dr. Lynch said that it was
I impossible to state the outcome OF the
i injuries, but said the patient was on
/ tie dangerous list ana in very seri-
/ ouS condition.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
NEIL ID. CLAWSON
APPOINTED CLERK
Public Service Commission Named Him
Today-Is 80 Years Old and
an Expert Stenographer.

Robert G. Bacon Of this town and
William I. Warner Of Fergennes, con
stituting the Vermont Public Service
commission, today appointed Neil d.
Clawson OF Brattleboro clerk of the
commission. Mr.. CIawson. who had
been assisting in getting the new head
quarters in Brattleboro arranged, ac-
eepted the appointment and went with
the commission to Springfield, this
state, TO attend hearings.
Mr.. Clawson is at the head of the
Clawson Hamilton commercial college
here, but his appointment viii make
no difference with that school as he
vii give it what personal attention he
can and VIII have a new teacher in
the commercial department when the
fall term opens next uesday. He is %
years old and an expert stenographer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

PARIS, August 25.-The French for
eigu Office has cabled instructions to
the French minister in Mexico 10 sup
port strongly the policy of the United
States toward Mexico, by making
friendly representations to the proyis-
ional president, iIuerta. The French
government declares itself convinced by
adviccs from Washington Of the sin
ecrity Of pacific intentions OF the
United States government toward the
Mexican people. The indications are
that President Poincairc win not re
ccive Francisco dc Ia Barra, recently
appointed Mcxican minister to France,
who arrived in Paris Saturday. 1t is
pointed out that although France rec
oguized Iuerta as provisional president,
the French foreign Office does not feel
itself bound to receive his envoy. The
question, however, has not been def
uitclv settled.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
Attorneys Say New Evidence
of Important Nature
Has Developed
SAID TO INVOLVE
POSTAL RECEIPT
Lawyers Benton and Pickard Left for
Brattleboro This Afternoon-Wil
Make No Statement-Mrs Wren
Coming to Sec Husband.
Especial to The Reformer.)


KFENE, y. H., August 25.-t was
learned today that the attorneys for
John IL. Wren, now III jail here for the
murder Of James Stewart Hamilton on
February ), at Hinsdale, intend to file
new motion for new trial on the
grounds of newly discovered evidence.
Attorney II. NJ. Pickard Of the firm
Of Benton & Pickard was interviewed
this morning regarding the rumor, but
declined to make n statement although
admitting that new evidence of the
most important character had come to
light and was being thoroughly inres-
tigated.
1t is believed here that this has ref
erenee othc post office receipt issued
,o Hamilton from the post Office at
Hinsdale and which it has been claim
ell, was found in the chimney in the
house in which Wren had tenement
i'm Brattlcboro.
Mr. Pickard declared that no state
mcnt could bc issued from the firm S
office until such time as the investiga
tion they have been conducting for
some time is completed.
Messrs. Benton and Pickard left
Kcene this afternoon for BrattIcboro
in Mr.. Benton : automobile ana ii is
expected here that the climax in this
new phase Of tho ease viii come tomor-
row.
Mrs.-Wren, who recently became a
mother, Is expected here the middle of
September to visit her husband in Jail
She plans to 90 from here to Riverside,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
COMPANY [ WON
RUBBER GAME
Cvercame Hinsdale's Lead of Six Runs
Made in First Inning-Only
Three Hits Made off Blake.

Company l defeated Hinsdale 9 to 6
on the Island Saturday afternoon in
the third game of the series between
the teams, each having won one Of
the preceding games. Hinsdale obtain
ed q flying start with bunch of six
runs off Jim Clune in the first inning,
but Blake 5 delivery was puzzling and
they failed to score after he went in
in the second inning Blake allowed
only three scattered hits. The soldier
boys kept plugging away and eventu
ally hattcd out victory. The score:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

relationships, are admittedly in line
with the attitude taken by the United
States in the present situation
While President Wilson has com
pleted his message, which win embrace
not only summary Of the proposals
made by John Lind ami the reply Of
the Huerta government, but a state
ment of the policy to be followed by
the United States, administration Of
licials were reticent to discuss what
course would be pursued. They point
ed significantly, however, to the Latin
American statement issued by Presi-
dent Wilson during the first fortnight
of his administration, and declared it
would be the basis Of what he would
have to say tomorrow. In that state
ment the president announced he ear
nestlv desired ''the most cordial under
standing and cooperation between the
peoples and leaders of America
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
Efforts to Settle Mexican Rev
OlutiOn Peacefully is
Approved
PRESIDENT WILL READ
MESSAGE TOMORROW
Made by Hucrta Govcrnmeut-Cen
trail and South American States
Stand by United States.

Great Britain, France and Japan, prac-
tically all the Central and South Ameri-
can countries are lending their support
to the efforts Of the United States to
bring about peaceful settlement OF
the Mexican revolution. Unless salts
factory overturcs are made by the
Huerta government before tomorrow,
President Wilson viii proclaim in per
son in Il message i'm both houses Of
Congress the principle that constitu-
tional government alone can be recog-
nlzcd i'm Mexico. He also Will outline
the suggestions Of the United States
for the elimination Of Hucrta aud the
establishment of a legally constituted
administration in the southern republic.
That the United States is backed by
world wide sentiment in is peace pol
icy is conceded in diplomatic circles in
Washington. Tangible evidences Of the
attitude Of France came yesterday in
news dispatches from Paris stating that
it was practically certain that President
poiucarc and FForcigu Minister Piehon
would not receive Francisco de La
Barra, appointed minister to France by
Provisional President llucrta, and now
on his way to his post. His status, it
was pointed out in the advices from
Paris, was similar to that given Felix
Diaz, special ambassador to Japan from
the Huerta administration, who, if he
was in Toxic. would not be welcomed.
Great Britain s statement recently that
the recognition Of Huerta had been pro
visioual pending an election, taken to-
tr,,tI
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
HOOKER NAMED
BY TWO PARTIES
Nominated for Controller of Schenectady
by Republicans and Endorsed by
Salary $500.

James r. Hooker was nominated Fri
day by the Republicans Of Schenec-
tady. \. y, as their candidate for
controller of the city. On Saturday
the Democratic party withdrew its
nominee, ex-Controller Benedict. and
endorsed Mr.. Hooker. In Schenectady
there are 4700 enrolled Republicans,
1900 Democrats and 100 Socialists.
The Office of the controller pays a sal
airy Of $500 a year The controller il
aided in his work by q deputy control
Ter at a salary of $500 a year, and
five clerks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
FREIGHT HOUSE BURNED.
Fire in Amherst Discovered by Former
Brattleboro Man.

The freight house Of the Boston &
Maine railroad at Amherst, Mass, was
totally destroyed by fire early Sunday
morning. It is not known how the fire
started. A. +. BardwelI, returning
from South Amherst at 1905 o'clock,
saw flames breaking out of the east
side of the roof, ana rang in the alarm.
The fire department was on the scene
within five minutes with two lines of
hose, but the structure burned like a
tinder box and showed only a skeleton
when they arrived. They saved the
railroad station.
The building dates back to about
1859, when the railroad was built. 1t
was a large wooden structure valued at
about $4,000. 1t is understood that the
loss is covered by insurance There
was no safe in the office and all the
papers and books were destroyed. The
personal belongings Of Freight Agent
&. II. Fletcher were destroyed, valued
at about $500 Two freight cars were
saved by rolling them to the switch
and derailing them. No freight in the
building was saved.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
RECORD BUSINESS
AT BROOKS HOUSE
Entire Seating Capacity Taken at Sun
day Dinner and Most of Tables
Were Set Second Time.

The Brooks House served yesterday
the most dinners of any one day this
season. The seating capacity of the
dining room is 9s, and this was all
occupied at l.1J and two extra seats
were provided. Most of the tables
were set for the second time before
all the guests were served with dim
ner. The number of automobile par
lies yesterday was in excess of tn"
usual number even on a fine Sunday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

SIlEFBROOKE, z. Q, August 20
y week and % day which have passed
since Harry Thaw = escape from Mat
teaWau asylum, found him today still
confined iu the Shcrbro0llc jail, and the
two men who are to lead the fierce
fight for and against his return are not
Vet in the scene. These men are vii
liam Travcrs Jerome. former district at
torncy OF New York. and Roger 0 Ma
Ia, a Pittsburgh detective who for the
better part o. his life has been retained
by the Thaw family to keep Harry out
OF trouble or help Harry in his troubles
jerome Is expected today, but the time
of . Mara : arrival is unknown. Thaw
had fairly restfuI night. \ Wild ru-
NOR iIoated about Sherbrooke lust be
fore dawn that the ofteu-talked-of Jail
delivery had been carried ont, and that
Thaw was speeding away i'm an auto
mobile The rumor was the outgrowth
Of a noise made by physician, who
who happened to be rushing through
the street not far from the jail with
the mut1ler OF his machine wide open.
The general understanding still pre-
walls here that FhaW will be arraguea
in the superior court Wednesday and
turned over to the immigration author
itjes who viii deport him to Vermont.
Ihaw had Il row with the jail author
tiles this morning because his break
last was late anl displayed the worst
show of temper slLcc his detention
here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
SPECIAL MESSAGE ON
MEXICAN SITUATION
President Wilson VIII Read 1t to Con
gEess Tomorrow Unless Huerta
Changes Attitude

WASHINGTON, aug. President
Wilson made it plain today that unless
there was change IN the attitude OF
the liuerta government within - hours
rs would carry out his intention Of per-
son;,lly reading to Congress tomorrow
z special message on the Mexican situ-
alton The document viii outline the
policy OF The United States towards
Mexico. The President feels that the
world ought to recognize that the stu
ation IN Mexico is abnormal.