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Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

NOME, Dec. S.--The steamer kar- luk, of the Steffanson Arctic expedi- tion, the Polar Bear, with large party of American scientists aboard and commanded by Captain Lane, the Teddy Bear and the Mary Olga are all lost in the Arctic ocean and very grave fears are entertained for the safety of the vessels.
 From Flaxman island comes the report that the Polar B ar had not been sighted by Eskimos near tha' neighborhood. The natives all along the coast have been requested to i'm mediately report any vessel that may be seen and have been offered a large reward if they will bring the mes sage to the nearest point from which it can be sent to this city.
 Vilhjalmar Steffansson is now at Point Barrow with four of his com panions. The explorer and his men having mushed 400 miles to the re- lief station at Barrow after they were left by the Karluk near Flaxman is land. Steffansson ani tie men went ashore from the Karluk to hunt car ibou; the vessel was ill winter quar- ters, fast in the ice, but when the party returned to the shore after the
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
GIRL WEDDED BY A CONTRACT

Bound by contract instead of relig- ious vows. Miss Gertrude w. Hass- Ter, concert and church singer, and Frederick A. Carpenter, a Chicago business man, were married at Ken osha, Wis, Nov. 11th by Judge Cliff ford E. Randall The bride was re- gently awarded $50,OOO for breach of promise from Carl G. Fisher, the In dianapolis millionaire and clubman.
 In the contract signed by the bride she promises ito be faithful so long as he proves true, and I will strive to fill with g vast measure of content ment each day of our lives thus join ed"
 MT. Carpenter agrees ito be true. faithful in words and thoughts and deeds, to protect and love and devote my life to her to bring her the hap p'ness and contentment she so well deserves.''
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
WAS HUNTING TRl AND WIND SPRUNG UP, DRv ING STEAMER kARLuk FROM oUARTERs-DRIFTEo
 AWAY WITH PAck-ExPLoR ER REACHED

hunt they found that the ice had broken up, the wind had risen and driven the Karluk away with the pack. After waiting two weeks for the return of the boat he became convinced that the ship was fast in the pack and would remain so for the winter and therefore he was forced to come to Point Barrow for sup plies.
 The Alaska and the Mary Sachs, the other two ships of the Stefan sson expedition. ale reported frozen in for the winter 200 miles east of Point Barrow. It is expected that Steffansson vii loLtfit at Barrow jand make his way to the Mary Sachs to continue the exploration mapped }out for his party.
 Fear for Polar Bear
 The greatest fears are felt for the safety of the steamer Polar Bear,S in command of Captain Louis Lane. Mo-
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
HUERTA: kGA|N DEF|E!Si.:. ]. THE US:
Still Refuses Continued Demands ot President Wilson That Provis-
 ionaI President Quit.

WASHINGTON. Dec. S.--Provision- al President Huerta, of Mexico, has again defied the United States gov ernment and refused to resign as head of the Mexican republic in spite of the continued suggestion of the ad- ministration that he allow some Oth, CT Mexican to rule the country.
 No indication can be secured from the State department of President Wilson as to the attitude the govern ment will assume toward Huera, but it is expected that as soon as the American fleet reaches Mexican ports blockade will be inaugurated.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
WILSON WOULD
 SETTLE STRIKE

PUEBLO, Colo, Dec. S.-Secretary Wilson, of the Department of Labor, reached here yesterday and is in con- ference with the mine owners of this section with a view of bringing about settlement of the strike now on in the mining districts of the state.
 The secretary is urging the operat- ors to agree to arbitration of the diff ferences between the miners and the owners, but so far he has been un- successful
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
MEX|CANS FLEE
 INTO TEXAS

LAREDO, Tex, Dec. S.-More than five hundred refugees reached this city today, having crossed the line to secure protection from the rebel forces. which are now in complete control of the northern states. Most of the Mexicans are large land own CTS and before the war were wealthy but the rebels have stolen all their stock burned buildings and robbed the landholders, who are fleeing for their lives to the United States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
LADIES TO MANAGE .. NEXT MOOSE DANCE

The ladies of the Moose lodge will have charge of the dance to be given by the lodge next Saturday evening. Mrs. Ames, Mrs. F. Butterworth and Mrs. Morton have been appointed as committee to have charge of the af- fair. The order plan hereafter to have g dance each month with commit tee O. ladies in charge and the dance this week will be the first of the series.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
Heavy Snowfall at Denver.

DENVER, Colo, Dec. S.-Two feet of snow fell here yesterday and street traffic is at standstill. The local traction company have a number of snow blows at work but are making little headway clearing the streets. The transcontinental railroads are al- so at g standstill and the officials of the roads are making every effort , to clear the tracks and relieve a 7znumber of passenger trains stalled west Of this city.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
NORTHERN MExlCANS
 START GOVERNMENT

JUAREZ, Mexico, Dec. S.-The fol lowers of Carranza have organized a civil government for northern Mex ico and have appointed civil officers to collect customs, impose taxes, ad' minister the laws and such other civ i! functions as {. government must carry on. The supporters. of the fed eral government lave all abandoned their property to the rebels and have fled to Fl Paso or are held in the To- cal jails as traitors.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
Dora Arrives at Seward.

SEWARD. Dec. s.-The steamer Dora arrived at this port at noon to- day from unalaska and reports very stormy trip. The volcanoes to the westward are all smoking, according to the officers of the ship. The epi demic of measles is still spreading and many of the natives, mostly chil- dren, have died from the effects of the disease.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
A severe snow storm visited Cor

A severe snow storm visited Cor dova the past few days according to word received on the steamer Seward. The wind also played havoc with the stovepipes of the railroad town and blocked the railroad tracks. Two engines were unable to clear the track to the dock with wedge blow and the dock officials sent to Cordova for forty men. to shovel the track clear.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
Northwester Due Toniaht.

The steamer Northwestern left Cor dova at 5 o'clock this afternoon and is expected to reach Valdez at mid night tonight The boat will remain here for twelve hours unloading freight. as she has more than five hundred tons of freight for local merchants.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
WILL RATTLE COMPLETE
 PRoSPECTOR'S OUTFIT

Smith & Wilson will raffle a coni- plete prospector's outfit, valued at $25O.00. The tickets are to cost from one cent to 1925. s. Blum & Co. put up the outfit, which is said to be as complete as it possibly can be. The outfit is now on exhibition at the Exchange Bar.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
BRIGHTON SAILS
 WHEN MAIL COMES

Captain Stamey will hold the launch Brighton in Valdez until after the ar rival here of the steamer Northwest ern with mali for the Port Wells miners. The captain intended to start on his trip yesterday, but as a large amount of mail is On the boat he decided to wait until Tuesday mol'h. ing. Much freight is already on the launch for Port Wells operators.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

Henry Miller has been elected as school reporter and will furnish the Weekly Miner with the interesting events and happenings at the Valdez and Reservations schools.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

Postmaster J, D.. Jefferson ?! ? and his: aides will work all night tonight sort sort, ing the mail arriving on the North
 western. ...
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
Carpenters will soon have the co

tage being erected for Father Van der Pol and Father Shepard com pleted. The building will be tene of tho best in town, as it is plastered and finished in frst-class condition
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

The Ida May left the Valdez dock this morning with a biz load of sup plies for the Shoup bay mining con- panies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

s. Judge Thomas R. Shepard spoke to
 the school children this morning On
 the subject, "The Place of Poetry in. the English Literature"
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
Weather Report.
Valdez, Dec. 2, 1913

Barometric pressure ......... .28, ,962 Temperature at 5 p. m.. m...,.......26 Maximum temperatufe, .;:.. ..-.... .31 Minimum temperature. ... ........24 Mean temperaturess !. .,-a x. .27 1;2 Cloudy. light bree2ea wind northeast : 8 miles. Snow at night, light snow all day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

Nothing more appropriate than a.s box of Lowney's dainty, candies as q, Christmas gift. Valdez Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
INJURED FAMILY
CARRIED HOME
RUNAWAY HORSE SHOT ON
STREETS DIED FRIDAY NIGHT
FARMER LOSES HEAVILY.

Mrs. r. l.. Frantz, who was injured
severely in a Main street runaway
Friday, was removed from the Hardy
Sanitarium Friday night to her home
eight miles southeast of the city. Her
mother Mrs. H. C. Jett and little sis
ter, four years old, and her husband,
was in the hack with her when the
team took fright All the occupants
sustained injuries but none were hurt
seriously.
Mr. Frantz said he was driving on
Main street, he observed the approach
of a street car and turned his team
out of the way. In making the turn
the team met an automobile and
whirled. The hack was overturned,
the occupants fell to the pavement
and all was done so quickly that Mr..
Frantz said he could not tell how it
was done. One of fhe horses was shot
later in its mad rush up the street.
as reported Friday afternoon. The
injured animal died Friday night from
the pistol shot wound.
Mr.. Frantz said the animal he lost
vast a 4-year-old for which he had
refused s175.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
GREAT DAY At
GUN CLUB TRAPS
LOCAL ORGANIZATION ENTER
TANNED VISITORS YESTERDAY
AND FINE SPORT RESULTED.

The Ardmore Gun Club held a very
successful shoot at Lorena Park Oh
independence Day and interest was
revived in many of the old shooters
who have won glory in the past and
who yet are not ready by any means
to surrender their well-won laurels
or declare superiority to the younger
generation
The shooters assembled at the traps
at three o'clock and from that time
until darkness put. stop to further
shooting, the crack of the gun and
the voice of the referee were making
music to the ears of devotees of the
clay pigeon. There were several high
scores made and some of the Old =
timers demonstrated the fact that
they could go some when it came to
breaking the clay rock, and it was not
long before they were giving pointers
to the novices of the club that were
worth while
VIII Gardner retained the club
trophy, but it was only after he had
a run for it by two other members
of the club. In the initial shoot
three tied for first place, with %
each, viz. Ritter. Thompson and Gard
ner. In the shoot off Gardner was
high man with % to his credit, while
Thompson with 90 wears the Webb
prize until the next shoot or until
some other member wrests it from
him.
Upon the whole the day was most |
enjoyable at the traps of the Ardmore
iun Club and that the organization
S growing in popularity was attested
" the fact that many inquiries were
made yesterday by nom members for
as to the requirements of
he club, and as the result of yester-
ay's event the numbers of the or
anization will be augmented before
he next monthly event.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
JAPS MAY SEEK
To ARB|TRATE MIX
LATEST NOTE TO UNCLE SAM
CONTENDS THAT INHERITANCE
PHASE is TREATY VIOLATION.

Washington, July '5.-The latest
Japanese note, supplementary to the
rejoinder of June A on the California
today to Secretary Bryan by Ambas-
sador Shinda. The note is simply an
elaboration of some points contained
in the rejoinder.
Following the policy pursued in the
preceding phases of the negotiations,
the state department and the Japan
ese embassy by agreement withheld
from publication many of the details of
the last note. 1t is believed, how
ever, to relate in large part to the de-
velopment Of the contention Dat such
legislation as the Webb act in Cali
fornia, and measures generally resem-
bling it, adopted by other western
states, are distinctly discriminatory
against the Japanese and that in con-
sequence they place the United
States government, responsible for
the acts of its constituent states, in
the position of denying to the citizens
and subjects of a great power with
which America is in treaty relations,
that equality which has always been
recognized as a necessary condition
to the maintenance of such relations.
Thus it is suggested the protest rests
rather upon the ground of internation-
al comfy than upon exact stipula
tion of treaties.
Concerning another phase of tha
Webb law, that which touches the
right of inheritance, however, the
Japanese contention is that the eX-
isting treaty has been specifically
violated. The retention and even ex-
pansion of this allegation is regarded
in some quarters y significant of
the purpose of the Japanese foreign
office, in the event of failure to Sc
cure satisfaction by direct negotia-
tions, to suggest arbitration of the is
sues under the terms of the special |
arbitration treaty, protocols for the |
of which were signed last
week by Secretary Bryan and the I
Japanese ambassador
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
DELIVER DIPLOMAS
MONDAY MORNING
EIGHTH GRADE SCHOLARS WILL
RECEIVE THEM AT THE HIGH
SCHOOL BUILDING.

The diplomas of the eighth grade
have arrived and have been signed
and Prof Richards requests all pu-
pills to be at the High School building
at o'clock Monday morning when
the diplomas will be delivered to
them.
Mr.. Richards wishes to make a re-
quest through the press of all pu-
pills of the Ardmore schools to keep a
strict account of all money earned
by them during vacation and report
to him at the opening of the fall
term next September. Prof. Richards
stated that he desired to compare
the earnings of the Ardmore pupils
with those of other towns and said
he was sure that the Ardmore chill
dren would give a good account of
themselves. This system teaches
thrift and economy and the pupils
are entering the contest where they
gain all they make, with a great
deal of enthusiasm and a pupil has
but to state that he wants to work
and make money dying vacation to
make a good showing in order for
some good business man TO give him
a trial and a chance to make good.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
EIGHTY THOUSAND GREEKS EN-
GAGGED IN DESPERATE BATTLE
WITH BULGARIANS.
GREEKS OUTNUMBEREO
Greeks Threatened by outfIanking At
tack From Column of Thirty Thou
sand Bulgarians Just Arrived From
South Of Tahymos Lake.

Vienna, July 5.-Desperate fighting
has been in progress between the
Bulgarians and Seryians since yester-
day near Neles. 1t is reported that
the Bulgarians repulsed the Servinas'
south wing with heavy losses and
| that they expect to occupy Veles
shortly.
1t is reported here that a great
battle extending over an area of fif-
ty miles is being fought north Of
Salonika, where eighty thousand
Greeks are opposed by one hundred
thousand Bulgarians. The result Is
expected to be a deciding factor in
the campaign. The Greeks are now
threatened by an outflanking attack
from column of thirty thousand
Bdlgarans arriving from south of
Tayhnos Lake.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
CASUALTIES Of THE
FOURTH DECREASE
REPORTS FROM ALL SECTIONS
SHOW SANE OBSERVANCE OF
NATIONAL HOLIDAY.

Chicago, Ill.,, July 5.-The celebra
lion of the Fourth of July with fire
works, which in former years caused
the death or injury of an average OF
1000 year, is becoming a memory.
The day passed off this year with
only s dead and 965 injured in the
entire country reported up to mid
night.
The sane Fourth movement has
spread widely since last year, which
showed big reduction in casualties
as compared with previous years.
In Kansas alone, fifty towns this
year passed ordinances forbidding the
death dealing kind of celebration.
Pageants illustrating the history OF
the United States have taken the
places of ambulances and fire engines
in the streets of many cities.
Total for the last ten years: Dead,
1872; injured, 25,466. Fire losses $3,-
5S4.165. Compiled by the Journal of
the American Medical Association and
published in August of each year
when the figures on deaths from lock-
jaw became availble.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
6. v. YOUNG
CALLS MEETING
TAXES AND DEMONSTRATION
AGENT WILL BE FEATURED IN
SPEECHES MADE.

Every business man of the county
as well as every farmer should be
present in Ardmore Wednesday af-
ternoon at the district court room at
2 o'clock to attend the session OF
the Eastern Oklahoma Farmers AS
sociation According to statements
made by the president, Commission
er G. w. Young. the subject Of coun-
ty taxes will be discussed and fol-
lowing that discussion the matter of
farm demonstration agent will be
called to the attention Of the pub
lie and choice among the appli-
cants might be made.
The Eastern oklahoma Agricutu-
raj Association is today the most
potent power in the state for tho
uplift of the farmer and for the
settlement of more farmers in this
portion of the state The objects
Of the association entitle 1t to the
respect and to the cooperation of
every man in this portion of the
state no matter what line of busi-
ness he is engaged in.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
SPRINGER PEOPLE
WILL ENTERTAIN
HELD THERE NEXT SATURDAY
JULY IL.

Marie Woodson, superintendent oI
Farmers Institute work in the state
will be in this county next Saturday
July II, and will meet with the
Carter County Farmers Institute at
Springer. 1t is probable that j. r.
Harper of the State Farm Demon
stration work, and James Wilson,
professor of animal husbandry of the
a. and NJ. College at Saltwater, will
also be here for this occasion.
The people of Carter county are
reminded that this is the last oppor-
tunity they will have this year OF
receiving a visit from these men OF
the state department. This will
make their second visit to this
county and their time belongs to all
the counties alike.
o. X. Darden, who was here yes
terday from Lone Grove is making
an effort to have a great number of
farmers attend this meeting. The
auditorium of the High School build
ing at Springer has been thrown
open for this meeting and it will be
a treat for the farmers to hear talks
from these men upon subjects that
mean greater profits to the farmer
A number of Ardmore people will
be in attendance. If the day is a
pretty one it will be n treat to SEQ
the beautiful farms of that section
which are said to be the finest in
the county. Springer people will do
all in their power to show the far
mers of the county a good time on
this occasion. Remember the date,
Saturday, July u.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
MAJOR RUMPH
RET|RES MONDAY
TREASURER OF CARTER COUNTY
SINCE STATEHOOD RETlRES
WITH HONORABLE RECORD.

Yesterday marked the close of the
administration of d. M. Rumph as
county treasurer of Carter county who
has served in that capacity since state
hood and who has established a rec
ord as a publ official second to none
in the state of Oklahoma.
No better known or better loved
man than Major Rumph lives in the
confines of Carter county, and now at
the close Of his second term as treas
urer he retires with the honor and re-
spect of every man in the county, ir-
respective of political faith.
Major Rumph has not decided just
what he will do in the future but
he stated that in all probability he
would take a rest for the balance of
the summer. His successor in office,
John j. Yell, has been with Major
Rumph as deputy ever since state
hood, and he is thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with every department of affairs
and will make the citizens of Carter
county an efficient official.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
Many pisaracefuI Scenes.

London. July "a disgraceful in
cident marked the arrival in Belgrade
of 1854 Bulgarian prisoners of war,
according to special from the Ser
Wan capital. The prisoners were
marched through the streets in the
presence of immense crowds of Ser
vians, who closed in, cheering wildly
at the rear wagons, which were load
eed with wounded lying three deep
and many of them apparently dying.
Even this did not stop the enthusi-
astic outburst OF the mob and the
correspondent adds that peace be-
tween the two nations is impossible
after this.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
ORGANIZE SPAN|SH
WAR VETERANS
AN EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO
ORGANIZE CAMP OF SPANISH.
AMERICAN VETERANS.

Captain Hutchinson is in receipt o
communication requesting that HI
compile a roster of all Spanish Amer.
ican war veterans who reside in thi,
vicinity with a view to organizing q
camp of veterans here
Several veterans reside in this vi
cinity who have expressed a willing
ness to join this organization and il
IS thought that Tishomingo, Madill
and other nearby towns together with
Ardmore will furnish the necessary
number to organize a camp.
There are several camps in Okla.
homa at present, Oklahoma furnished
many volunteers during the Spanish
unpleasantness and too, practically
every state in the union is represent
ed here and many veterans are now
residents of the state who served
from some other state, but are eligi-
BILE to membership. Captain Hutchin-
son states that he will take the mat
ter up the coming week and see what
ne can do about organizing a camp in
Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
CrutchfieId Wins at Tulsa.

Tulsa, Okla, July 5.-The fiercest
political fight in the history of Tulsa.
involving the many factions in past
campaigns, closed here Friday when
it became known that National Com
mitteeman Robert Galbreath had
named John NJ. Crutchfield, present
chairman of the Tulsa county election
board and prominent democrat, to
succeed Walter |. Reneau, as post
master of this city, Crutchfields
name went to President Wilson Fri
day
Out of consideration for National
Committeeman Galbreath, Congress.
man James S. Davenport asked that
he be accorded the privilege of nam
ing the postmaster of his home city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-06
HEIR TO MILLIONS
DROPS OUT O'S|GHT
UNABLE TO STAND NoToRlETY,
JOHN O'BRlEN, DIVISION EN-
GlNEER, DISAPPEARS.

Fort Smith. Ark, July 5.-John
O'Brien, missing Columbia university
student. and heir to millions, who
dropped out Of sight three years ago,
and who was found working as di-
vision engineer of the st. Louis and
Iron Mountain railway at Van Buren,
yesterday, disappeared today.
His friends assert that O'Brien
could not stand the notoriety he has
received and that he has again de-
cided to disappear. 1t is said. how
ever, that he has no intention OF
giving up his present position and
that as soon as the fuss" as OBrien
terms it, dies down, he will return.
1t is said that he left today for Ok
lahoma, where he intends finding ref
uge along the Iron Mountain line in
the neighborhood of Sallisaw.