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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
CHARLES MElLEN TELLS CON-
MISSION THAT MORGAN MADE
HIM RAILROAD PRESIDENT.
HAS PAPERS READY
MelIen Brings to Washington Books
and Papers From Which Interstate
Commission Expects to Learn of
Deas-Rockefelle and Miller III.

Washington, d. c., May 19.-Charles
S. Mellen, former president of the
New Haven railroad, before the in
terstate commerce comm A.. today
said that j. Pierpont Mors, foilc. d
him president of the Northern t, "
railroad.
Mellen said he has been called Nor
gans office boy, and was proud to
be known as Morgan's man.
William Rockefeller and George
Mccullough Miller, two New Haven
directors who were subpoenaed to ap'
pear today had their physicians GER
tify tLat they are too i'll.
Mellen brought with him the books
and papers from which the commits
sion believes it will learn much of
the New Haven deals.
Through Mellen's testimony the
commission developed the dominant
part taken by directors like Morgan
and William Rockefeller in the New
Haven road deals.
Melep went into the acquisition of
the New York, Westchester and Bos-
ton railroad by the New Haven. 1t
was brought out by Mellen's further
reference to Thomas F. Byrnes of
New York, who Mellen testified COP
Grated through people on Fourteenth
street, where, you know, Tammany
Hall is located"
Mellen said that when, as president
of the New Haven, he demanded the
details of the Westchester deal, Nor
gan abruptly refused to give more
than he had done in his report to the
directors, which, Mellen said, told lit
tie. lie said Morgan had humiliated
him and asked him if he knew more
about the Westchester report than he,
Morgan, did. Mellen said he held
Morgan in awe and was almost cow
ardly before him. The Westchester
was the n-million-dollar deal.
Meljen said he believed that the
Westchester was organized merely as
a striker" for the purpose of being
sold tc the New Haven.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
COUNTY OFFICES s..
CLOSE WEDNESDAY
COURT HOUSE WILL BE QUIET
REMAINS OF JUDGE RUSSELL
TO LAY IN STATE.

The offices in the county court
house will remain closed all day to-
morrow and the remains of Judge
Rus sell will be transferred from the
residence of Byron Drew at nine
o'clock tomorrow morning and remain
there until two o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon, when they will be taken to
the First Presbyterian church, of
which Judge Russell was a member,
where the funeral services will be
conduct by Rev. C. c. Weith.
The Odd Fellows of the city, of
which deceased was a member, will
have charge of the services at the
cemetery.
All city offices will remain closed
tomorrow, and the business houses
will all close during the funeral.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
Bar Association Members.

All members of Ardmore Bar asso-
citation will meet at the court house
at $3.50 o'clock tomorrow morning and
go to the residence of Mr.. Byron Drew
to accompany the remains of Judge
Russell to the court house.
At 1880 p. m. tomorrow every men,
Der of the bar will be expected at
the court house for a brief session,
prior TO going to the church at two
o'clock. w. D. POTTER,
President.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
BECKER REQUESTS
CASE DISMISSED
ATTORNEYS SOUGHT IN VAIN TO
HAVE CASE DISMISSED WHEN
STATE RESTED TODAY.

New York, May 19.-The defense
for Charles Becker today sought in
vain to have the case dismissed on
the grounds of insufficient evidence,
when the state closed.
The defense then put Jacob Reich.
alias Jack Sullivan, King of the
Newsboys," on the stand.
Marion T. Manton, of Becker's coun-
sell in his opening statement, said
that Jack Rose induced the gunner to
kill Herman Rosenthal, but that Rose
acted for himself, not for Becker.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
INDICATE FAILURE
Of COTTON CROP
UNLESS DRY WEATHER SETS IN
CROP THROUGHOUT ENTIRE
SOUTHERN BELT is RUINED.

Houston, Tex, May 19.-Reports
from practically the entire southern
cotton belt tell of an almost total cot.
ton failure, unless dry weather comes.
Rain fell here last night, and it is
still raining today. The entire Rio
Graude valley is soaked and railroads
are seriously damaged.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
DELEGATES Break Silence.

New York May 19.-The Mexican
delegates, who this afternoon leave
for Niagara Falls, broke their silence
today stating they were optimistic
over the outcome of the negotiations.
They also said that after the confer
ence they would return to Mexico
City, and not to Europe, as had been
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
Oklahoma Mason Dies.

Tishomingo. Okla, May 1S.-Edwin
L. Lucas, a prominent lawyer died
here last night after brief illness.
He was a Scottish Rite Mason and
midnight services Of that order were
held Sunday night in his honor. Bur-
ial service was held Monday after.
noon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
Fire LAST Niaht.

Last night fire destroyed the resi-
dence of Ed Hawkins, colored, on
Sixth avenue and X street, northwest.
The fire, which was of unknown origin
completely destroyed the residence
before the department could get to
It. Hawkins is employed as janitor
at the Elks' club.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
Probable Successor to Judge Russell.

Probable Successor to Judge Russell.
Oklahoma City, May 1S.-While it
is not expected that Gov. Cruce will
make an appointment for several days
to the vacancy on the supreme court
bench caused by the death of JUS
tice Russell, it is thought by many
that the choice will fall on Jesse NJ.
Hatchett, district Judge of Durant, or
w. R. Bleakmore, county attorney of
Carter county, at Ardmore. The ap-
pointment will be for the remainder
of the current calendar year only.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
LEPER MAKES ESCAPE,
John R. Farley Escapes from ousran-
tine Near Seattle.

Seattle, Wash, May 19.-John R.
Farley. the leper, whose case attract.
ed attention a few years ago, has es-
capped from the quarantine near here.
He contracted the disease while a SOL
dier in the Philippines.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
DENY RIGHTS TO WOMEN
Methodists Vote Down Granting OF
Laity Rights to Women.

Oklahoma City, May 19.-Laity
rights for women was defeated today
in the Methodist Episcopal church,
south, conference, III to 105.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
VICE CONSUL SILLlMAN NOR ANY
OTHER AMERICAN CONSUL ON
BOARD THE TRAIN, HOWEVER.
SULLIVAN At FRISCO
Consul Sullivan, Who Was at La PaE,
Arrived in San Francisco Last
Night. Mexican Delegates Leave for
Niagara Conference.

Mexico City, May 19.-The first
train from San Luis Potosi arrived
here last night
Neither Vice Consul Silliman, nor
any other Americans were aboard.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
Sullivan Arrives Safely.

Washington, d. c., May 19.-Consul
L. n. Sullivan of La Paz, arrived safe
ly in San Francisco today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-05-19
FIRE AT IMPLEMENT PLANT.
Jacoo Eirsh Plant Damaged Three
Hundred Thousand Dollars.

Dekalb, Ill, May 19.-Fire today
damaged the plant of the Jacob Hirsh
Implement company here 100000
worth. There was no insurance.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Slogans of Success.

The foolish man "darns" his
,lck-the wise man "mends" 1t.
Pluck is bound to end with luck.
E you don't believe it, just spell
he word out. It's there.
Much Of the success in getting
anywhere lies in knowing which
road to take.
The advise "folloW the natural
bent" doesn't mean for you to
be "crooked."
It's far easier to take things as
they come than to chase a1tel
them when they've gone.
Some men climb the ladder Of
success. Others hold to it. It's
largely a matter. of initlative-o'
the lack Of it.
Some newsstand all their lives
vainly rafting the doors to sue
cess and wondering where those
inside got their keys
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Cooperative Farming.

In this age Of cooperation, IN
which manufacturing and com.
mercial interests have attained
wonderful development and sue
cess by merging their resources
it IS not to be wondered at that
cooperation has slowly but evl-
IDENTIFY wended its way into rurai
life. The old method of lndlvld
ualism is gradually giving way
to cooperative spirit and the re-
suit is greatly reduced cost o.
living and lessened expense OF
farming.
Louisiana farmers are leading
ths cooperative movement anc
it is gradually being EXTENDED
into every feature of community
life.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Rural Telephones.

The telephone is one OF the
most profitable business agencies
that the farmer can employ. II
affords his facilities for keeping
in constant communication with
the markets, provides a sitting
room for the community where
families can assemble and discuss
the events of the day without the
inconvenience of travel or loss Of
time, and in sickness and emer.
gencies, it renders d divine ser.
vice.
Louisiana farmers should en-
courage the building Of telephone
lines. Local co-operatlye conn
panies can be formed and country
lines built at small expense
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Sheriff Sale.-No. 2539.
Union Bank in Liquidation
VS..
PrOSDere LetchWOrth.

Notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue of an order of seizure and sale
issued out of the 26th Judicial
District Court of La, in and for WASH
iIgton Parish, in above entitled cause
and to me directed, will proceed to
sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, on
Saturday, November %, 1914
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
the legal sale hours for judicial sales,
the following described property. to-
wit:
East half of nw4, Section 10 and SCI
of swl, Section u, Township 3 south,
Range II east. St. Helena Meridian,
Terms of sale-Cash with benefit oil
appraisement.
This goth day of October, 1914.
T. J. Simmons, Sheriff.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12

Notice-The next regular
teac hers examination VII be
held Nov. Both, Dec. LIST and md,
for white applicants, and Dec.
3rd, 4th and 5th, colored. Ap-
plicants may apply for one OF
the following certificates: Third
Grade-valid for one year, fee
81. Second Grade-valid fo'
three years, fee $3.50. First
Grade-valid for five years, Zee
50. And Special High School,
valid for tive years, fee s..
D. H. SPRINGFIELD
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
500 Reward. ST.

Tile readers OF this paper viii be pleased to leal
that there is at least dreaded disease that scen
has been able to cure in all its stages and that d
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarr
being constitutional disease. requires constu'
tonal treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally acting directly upon the blood and mucou
surfaces OF the system. thereby destroying tn,
foundation Of the disease. and giving the patient
ing nature In doing Its work. The propretors haw
50 much faith IN its curative powers that they offe
One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t falls
cure Send for list Of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by all Druggists 75c.
yake Halls Family Pulls for constipation.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Rich French Possession,

French Guinea is regarded as one
Of the richest of the French West
African colonies. Konakry, the capt.
tai, is the port through which almost
the whole Of the export and import
trade passes, and improvements are
being made to facilitate the constantly
increasing trade.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Easy to Make Happiness.

A philosopher says that the true
secret of earthly happiness is to en-
toy pleasures as they arise; for that
man who can keep his eye on the
bright present, while it is bright,
tastes the cup of sweetness prepared
for him; but we are prone to look for
ward to dark objects, while we should
be enjoying those that are more agree
able.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Burial Place of Mark Twain.

Samuel l.. Clemens Mark TWain)
is buried in beautiful cemetery in
Elmira, where he lived with his fam
lily while he was writing many of his
books. The members of his family,
his wife and two daughters, are
buried in the same plot.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
School Board Proceedings.
PROCLA NATION.

Pursuant to resolution passed
by the board Of directors of the
public schools Of Washington
Parish, La, at a special meeting
held on the 9th day Of October
1914, |, F. B. Bateman, president
of said board, hereby give notice
that, in compliance with SAID res.
olution, special election will be
held in school district No. 1t OF
said parish Of Washington, La,
or Saturday the 2lst day of No.
vember 1914, for the purpose OF
submitting to the property tax
payers qualified under the con-
stiution and laws Vt the State OF
Louisiana, to vote at said cleo
ton, the following proposition to.
wit:
TO levy a special tax of six
mills on the dollar on all proper
to in school district No. If of the
parish of Washington, La, sub
iect to state taxation, annually,
for a period of five years, for the
purpose of giving additional aid
to public schools for said district.
For the purpose Of said special
election the polling places will be
Bogalusa, precinct No. 3 for
special election il school district
No. IA. and H. J. Williams, L. H.
| Bankston and T. J. Adams con-
missiOners and J. Fl. Sutton, clerk
have been appointed to serve at
said election to serve at the poll
ing place at Bogalusa. All the
aforesaid commissioners and
clerks will serve without compen
sation. At said special election
the polls will be open at sever
O'Clock a. M, and close at five
O'Clock p. M, and the elections
will be conducted in accordance
with the laws Of Louisiana appli
cable thereto.
Notice is also given that at ter
O'Clock a. M, on Monday thu
23rd day Of November 1914, the
said board of directors Of the pub
lie schools of Washington Parish
La, will meet at their office ir
the town Of FrankIintoD, and il
open session proceed to open thu
ballot boxes, examine and coun
the ballots in number and amount
examine and canvass the returns
and declare the results OF sai(
special elections.
This the 9th day of Oct. 1914.
F. B. Bateman, Pres
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
softeninu Effect of Sickness.

There is something in sickness that
breaks down the pride of manhood;
that softens the heart, and brings 1t
back to the feelings of infancy. Who
that has languished, even in advanced
life, in sickness and dependency; who
that has pinned on a weary bed in the
neglect and loneliness of foreign
F.. land; but has thought on the mother
"that looked upon his childhood" that
smoothed his pillow and administered
to his helplessness Washington
Irving.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Save Half Your Money

by using ORC for Chills and Fever,
Bilious Fever, Malaria, Colds and
Grippe. A 25c bottle contains exactly
as many doses as the usual SOC bottle
which is twice as large. Does qnicker
and better work. 1t acts on liver and
bowels. Cleans out the system, stops
Chills and Fever. Builds up strength.
No pills or calomel needed with it.
Contains no poisons. Csc. Money
back plan.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Surely.

did you ever notice." said Mrs.
N Peck, that about half of the pic
lures in the photographers windows
are of bridal couples? | wonder why
they always rush off to a photogra-
piers so soon? " Il fancy the hus.
band is responsible for it," said Mr..
Peck. He realizes that it is about
his last chance to ever look pleasant"
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Stops Pain, Heals Wounds.

Royaline Oil is STRONGER THAN
THE OTHER ANTICIPATES. That
gives it GREATER POWER TO EASE
PAIN, inside or outside, man or beast.
Also makes it 60 further and give
LARGER VALUE FOR THE MONEY.
That's why it wins everywhere over
everything, when people try it. 1t is
praised loudest by people who have
used it longest. It's different. You'll
like it better. Try it now. lOc, Roc,
oO5. Money back plan.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
WAKES UP
THE LIVER

Liv-Ver. Lax puts the liver in
tone to perform its proper func-
tons, giving new life, new vigor
and strength to the entire system.
Read what a prominent Texas
farmer writes Of Liv.Ver-Lax:
April 7, 1914,
Il take pleasure in saying for
publication that by the use Of
Liv-Ver-Lax | have been cured
of a disease which is correctly
described by the recognized symp.
toms of Bilious, Stomach and
Liver trouble, Constipation and
resulting complications and COM
mend it's use to all like sufferers.
II. J. Brewer. A. H. Cain, Wit.
ness.
A harmless vegetable com
pound, guaranteed to relieve all
liver troubles; wonderful, quick
and happy in results, having no
nauseating, weakening effects
like calomel. Sold in SOC and 81
bottles. Buy from druggists or
from Lebanon cooperative Med
icine Company, Lebanon, Tenn.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Practical,Help For
The Belgians

Every Louisiana heart must
surely be touched by the dreadful
stories, all fully authenticated, OF
the frightful conditions in the
war.harried land of the Belgians.
Hundreds of thousands of men,
women and children are not only
facing starvation but cruel SUI
fering and in many cases death
as the rigors of winter come upon
them.
Money is being raised all over
the United States to hurry relief
to these stricken people and the
people and the Rockefeller Found
dation convinced of the acuteness
of the emergency, has been NOV
ed to the undertaking Of philan-
thropy in the history of the
world.
But general as is the movement
of succor, it is evident that it will
still fall far short of fully meeting
the situation; and for that reason
the practical charity which a
group Of ladies of New Orleans,
headed by Mrs. Geo, Denegre
and Mrs. Felix Larue, have start
ought to have a ready and gen.
erous response from people all
over this state.
1t is 'proposed..to collect warn
clothing for Belgian children
from infants to boys and girls VI
to ten years Of age, and to hurry
the shipmant to France, under
the auspices Of the Belgian ane
French consuls, for immediate
distribution among those now 81
badly in want.
There are thousands of home
all over this state and city which
can spare the articles these ladle
are soliciting and many well-to
do people who can well afford, i
they have no such clothing, tt
make the modest subscription
requested toward the purchase
of the winter outfits for which
thousands of Belgian chlldre1
are already crying.
Nothing in this whole European
horror has appealed more power
fully to American sympathle
than the case of the Belgians
enimies of none of the principles
but made to bear the creates
part of the suffering which ha
come upon victims of this king
made war. Those sympathie'
ought to be translated into prac
tical help by a hearty response t.
the movement started by thes
New Orleans ladies.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Dancer in "Scorchinu."

An eminent doctor says he has
found a cyclists pulse to beat as high
as $50 times a minute Immediately
after making a fast mile. This Illus
trates the danger of searching"
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Notice.

On Saturday, November 2Sth
at 2::30 O'Clock p. M, the beauti
full suit of hail furniture which
we have had on display for the
past two months. will be given
away. Burns Bros. Ltd.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Good Position.

"What does your father do for liv.
ing?" asked one little girl why" re-
Piled the other, he takes up the col
lections in church"
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12

Thackeray's Unique Distinction.
Thackeray stands alone, according
to a gatherer of unconsidered tribes,
in that he is about the only man OF
genius who possessed yellow hair.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
Best and Cheapest

For Constipation, Biliousness, Head
ache, Royaline Liver Regulators best
and cheapest. 15c. Money back plan.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
New Orleans Great Northern
Double Daily Service
BETWEEN
Franklinton, La.
New Orleans, La.
Jackson, MISS.
Columbia, Miss.
Tylertown, Miss.
Folsom, La.
Cheap Round Trip Weekend
Tickets on Sale.


PASSENGER SCHEDULE
DAILY-EXCEPT SUNDAY
North Bound. South Bound
NO. 32-10:25 a.. m. No. 91-2:25 p. m.
No. 34-7:40 p. m. No. $3.50 a. m.
SUNDAY ONLY
No. 1895 p. m. No. 57-6.25 am.
No. 36-1l:05 a. III. No.35. 20 p. m.
For further informati' n, apply
to local Ticket Agent, or t"
NJ. J. Mcmahon, G. p. A.
G. B. AUBURTIN, A.G.P.A.,
905 Whitney-Centra Bldg.
New Orleans, La.
Long Distance Phone Main 1875.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-12
SUNDAY EXCURSION and Weekend Fares,

Week end fares from above points
to New Orleans and return, going
Saturday or Sunday, returning Mon
10y.
Vor further particulars call on agents
write NJ. j. Mcmahon, G. r. A.,
New Orleans
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-24
II
Ml lI
Tase q glass! 0f Salts to ilnsh kidney.
II BRdder hefiiers yOu Drink
lets af water.

Eating meat regularly nyentualIy
produces kidney trouble IN some form
or other, SAYS d iwefi- known authofi-
U, because the uric acid In meat ex-
cites fhe kidnays, they become over
worked; get sluggish: clog uIi and
cause all sorts OF distress, particular
" bsckache and HiSiisHaaTry;t &. che giaa.es
region; rheumatic .twipges. severe
| [heanaehes, acid steniacE, constipa-
tton, torpid liver, sleeplessness, biad-
der and urinary irritation. 3
The. moment yonr. back hurts or
kidneys aFsn't acting right, or, II
bladder botfers you, get about four
ounces soR Iad Salts from any good
phatnla a$: take q tablespoonful In &
Iglasg dE water before breakfast for
Eai 9a& tdays and your. Kidneys hsiIi
then act fine. This famous salts is
mHde from the acid OF grapes and
lemon juice. combined with iithin, and
has beefS used for generations to
nush tiogged Kidneys and stimulate
them 10 IofIlaI Rctiyity; also to nett
| [tTalize the acids In the urine SO Ii
Es dagger is.:ita tas, shas as aniEs. e
der disorders.
gad Salts eanho iIiidre s anyone; /;
iaAEes del tful T:ygscetit ilthsh-
water drink which millions ef meii
Wonien take now and then to
Keep the kidhe and urinary crRans
thus avoiding serious Kidney
ciseaSsM sc Y, 49,. q
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-24
s!ssas.:; a! 3 q. I; I. j. { |. !. I.
lGreanYilial Nlia.ws ! \

Anderson county has been for.
tnnAts during the past eight years In
having as fits Representative In the
State; Senate, Hon. George w. Sui.
liHan of WiIliamstoi. Senator Sui.
liyIsn ts conservative In disposition,
4pdigial in temperament, man 81
itItude. affability, and success:
fsli man or affairs. His c6urEe ii
the State Senats has been married.
By careful attention to the 6iisifless
|0f the Senate and by wise and judi-
eiops COUNSEL and actiofi. III Is to 6e
Tagfetted that; Senator Sullivan has
anncGficed that he win not be 3
q :. Rfsidase for reel ectloh to the stats
Senator Sullivan can Be ind1ssd h
chafRe his mind In this respect. aS
Aiitiersbls county and the State c2;i
III afiord to lose the serticss OF IA
yaidRbIe q DIbiic servant.