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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08
PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTM ENT.
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Conducted by DR.. ]. C. MAHR, State
Commissioner of Health.)

Conducted by DR.. J. C. MAHR, State
Commissioner Of Health.)
Smallpox is again with us and is
visiting a number of our counties
this month Smallpox is not a new
disease, but is as old as history.
Before the days of vaccination one
out of every ten deaths was due
to smallpox. This disease appears
in epidemic form every three or
four years. In some epidemics 1t
is very mild. Last year we had it
in two different forms in Oklaho-
ma. In the southwestern part of the
state, it was mild, while in the
southeastern part of the state it
was very vitulent.
Physicians acting as health Off
GERS, and doctors who are not health
officers, never order quarantine
for the purpose of showing their
authority or to satisfy spite, but
for the sole purpose of protecting
citizens who have not been exposed.
Experience has. taught us that the
isolating Of patients, and those who
have been exposed to contagious
disease, is one of the most effective
methods of controlling it and pro-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08
Madison, Wis, Jan. l, 1913.

NJ D. Reynolds says:-
This is to certify that have been
great sufferer from Rheumatism
since 1894 Contracted the disease
while working with a snow plow on
the railroad. For several years !
have been obliged to use crutches
a great part of the time. Having
used three boxes of the Meritol
Rheumatism Powders, l have thrown
away the crutches and am now al
most fully recovered. 1t certainly
has done wonders for me and !
heartily recommend it. NJ. D. Rey-
nolds.
F. J. Ramsey, exclusive agent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08
TALKS OF INSURANCE.
Petit Opposes Adoption Of Robert
son Idea in Oklahoma.

son lued IN OkIdnOnd'
Oklahoma City, Jan. 7.-Strong op-
position to the Robertson law, or
any similar legislation regulatory
of the business of life insurance
companies, was voiced by Arthur
W. Petit, assistant insurance com
missioner, in an address before the
Oklahoma Association of Life I'm
derwriters, in session here Monday.
The intelligence of our people
is eXemplified in the wisdom which
our legislature has displayed in re-
fusing to enact legislation detrimen-
tai to foreign investments" he said.
1T has seriously been proposed by
each of our legislatures that the eX-
pertinent tried in Texas and Wis
consin with the life insurance conf
panies should be repeated in this
state. Similar measures have been
introduced at each session, but have
failed of passage.
1T is folly to undertake to direct
the investments CT life insurance
companies, or any other funds, in
any state. by law. Investments fol-
low the line of best advantage, and
life insurance companies and other
money lending corporations will in
vest their funds where they can do
so most advantageously, at the best
rate of interest, consistent with the
greatest possible safety.
This is a law of business which
should never be altered or interfered
with by an act of any legislature,
and it would be a matter of pro-
found regret and a mistake Which
should never be made by the people
of Oklahoma if any law passes our
legislature which calls for taking
out of the hands of the life insur-
ance companies the details OF their
business. or for the performance Oy
the states of any of the natural or
ordinary functions of those corpora
tons"
He also asserted that the intelli-
gence of Oklahomans was demon
strated by the amount of life IN
surance which they carry and pre-
sented figures to show that the le-
gal reserve insurance in force in
the state was s115,1O5,624, represent
ed by 1O2,O32 policies. and frateinaI
insurance of s145,525, 500, represent
ed by 13O,OS4 certificates. He also
showed that life insurance compa-
nies had invested in this state on
Dec. 81. 1912. more than s29,176,OOO,
including s22176,OO0 in real estate
mortgages, and more than s1OOO,OO0
in stocks and bonds of Oklahoma
corporations. In regard to the work
of the insurance department he pre-
sented figures to show that 1875
agents licenses had been issued
from March to Dec. 81, 1913, and
that the income OF the department
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08
READ THIS.

Tho Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, diasolves gravel.
cures diabetes. weak and lame backs
rheumatism, and all irregularities Of
the kidneys and bladder In both mel
and women. Regulates bladder trou-
bles In children. II not sold by your
druggist, will be sent by mail op
receipt OF s100. One small bottle IL
two months treatment, and seldom
fails to perfect q cure. Send for
testimonials from this and other
states. DR.. Z. w. Hall. 1925 Olive
street, st. Louis, Mo. Sold by drug.
g1sts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08
Worms the Cause Of Your ChiId's
Pain

A foul. disagreeable breath, dark
circles around the eyes, at times
feverish, with great thirst cheeks
flushed and then pale, abdomen
swollen with sharp ctamping pains
are all indications OF worms. Don't
let your child suffer-Kickapoo
Worm Killer will give sure relief
1t kills the worms-while its laxative
effect adds greatly to the health OF
your child by removing the danger
Gus and disagreeable effect Of worms
and parasites from the system.
Kickapoo Worm Killer as a health
producer should be in every house
hold Perfectly safe. Buy a box
today Price 25c All druggists or
by mail. Kickapoo Indian Med. Co.
Philadelphia or st. Louis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08
A Good Plaster.

Meritol White Liniment is a splen-
did application for Sore Throat,
Cold of the Lungs, Group and Pains
in the Chest. Saturate piece OF
flannel cloth with the Liniment and
use a plaster. 1t is very pene-
trating, will not blister and is very
effective.
F. ]. Ramsey, exclusive agent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08
For Frost Bites and cnapped Skin

For frost bitten ears, fingers and
toes; chapped hands and lips, chill
blains, cold sores, red and rough
skins, there is nothing to equal
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Stops the
pain at once and heals quickly
In every home there should be a
box handy all the time. Best rem
edy fot all skin diseases, itching &c
zems. tetter, piles, etc, 25c. All
druggists or by mail. H. f. Buck
len & Co, Philadelphia or st. Louis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08

Soc to the MUSTER0LE Company,
Cleveland, Ohio, and we will mail you
a jar, postage prepaid. (6D
DR.. VI. NJ. HtrrFLt, Jamaica n V. says:
Sample OF MuStcroe WIS received and have
found it very satisfactory indeed. Produces
quick results AM as you peak oft, no blister"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08

Who wants to take salts, or cas-
tor oil, when there Is nothing better
than DR.. Kings New Life Pills for
all bowel troubles. They act gently
and naturally on the stomach and
liver, stimulate and regulate your
bowels and tone up the entire sys-
TEN. Price, 25c. At all druggists.
II. f. Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia
or st. Louis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08

for the year 1913 was s233,394.9i.
He urged upon the underwriters
the necessity of eliminating unde-
sirable agents from the profession
and asked the co cooperation of the
association with the efforts of the
department to bring about that re-
suit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08
[llElaiz|1!l [l!l!Elaiz|!1!l

THHVC VI pun UII OF
mustard and other helpful ingredients,
combined in the form of a pleasant
white ointment. 1t takes the place of
the out-of-date mustard plaster, and
will not blister!
MUSTEROLE gives instant relief
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08

from Sore Throat. Bronchitis, I cnsl-
tits, Group, Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neu-
ralgia, Headache, Congestion, Pleurisy.
Rheumatism. Lumbago, Pains and
Aches of the Back or Joints, Sprains,
Sore Muscles, Bruises, Chilblains,
Frosted Feet, Colds of the Chest Gt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08

LADIES NOTICE-We do expert
work in shampooing, scalp treatment
manicuring and facial massage.
Thompson & Rappuie, 23 2 St., s. w.
Phone 945. 17-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08
Don't Fuss With
Mustard PIasfers!

There's no sense in mixing up a mess
" mustard, flour and water and get
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08

prevents Pneumonia).
At your druggist S, in
25c and SOC jars, and
a special large hospital
Size tor 81 50.
Accept no substitute.
If your druggist caunot
supply YOU, send 25c or
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08

ing eVtTyIhln 8 al
mussed up when You
can SO easily relieve that
pain or soreness with n
little clean, white NUS
TEROLE.
VI u 5 II + ROL + is
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-01-08

J. Ramsey, exclusive agent
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
BECKER MAY Be FREED
COURT DECISION PROBABLY
MEANS BECKER CASE WILL
BE DISMISSED.
Decision Alleges That Cor was On-
fair in His Treatment OF
Becker. 3As

New York.-The convictionfof For
mer Police Lieutenant Charles Becker
Of the murder of tuop snAtler, Her
man R6senthal. wassrniRulled by the
courts of appeals at Albany, the high
est court in the state. He is entitled to
a new trial, but it seemed probable
that he might go free without facing
a second ordeal. 1t was made known
that District Attorney Charles ).
Whitman believes that under the pre-
vailing opinion handed down by the
court, conviction a second time will
be impossible.
Appeals taken by the four gunmen'
Whitley Lewis, Lefty Louie" "Gyp
the Blood" and "Dago Frank" con-
yicted as actual murderers OF Rosen-
thai, and whom Becker was accused
of having instigated to commit the
crime, were not sustained and they
will have to die in the electric chalr'
probably in March, except in the
event of executive clemency.
Ossining, N. Y.-"Its a long lane
that has no turning" Charles Becker
said in the death house" of Sing SING
prison, when he received news OF the
courts decision.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
VILLAS STORY OF KILLING
Rebel Leader Says EneIishman Tried
to Take His Life.

Chihuahua, Mexico-General villa $
story of the killing of William 5. Ben
ton, told to reporters here, differs out
little from the official statement given
out at Juarez.
The Juarez statement declared that
when Benton reached for his hip pock'
ct Villa knocked him down with
blow of the fist Villa said that when
Benton made this move he poked his
own pistol into Benton's stomach ana
then turned him over to the guards
Villa insisted that Benton came to
take his life, and referred to'Benton S
mission concerning the welfare OF his
ranch as a pretext to gain admittance.
According to Villa, Benton, after the
verdict of the courtmartial, confessed
his guilt and declined to ask for mer-
CIV. He merely requested that his prop
erty be turned over to his widow.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
LINES OPERATED BY POOLS
House Committee Finds Dissolution OF
Combinations Would Cripple Trade.

Washington.-Fo and domestic
shipping of the United States Is SO
combined by agreements, pools and
conference arrangements that an at
tempt to dissolve the combinations
would cripple trade, This is the con-
clusion reached by the house mer-
chant. marine and fisheries committee
in a final report of the so-called snip
ming trust investigation, made public
here. The committee, after two years
If exhaustive inquiry, recommends
that both foreign and domestic ship
ming combinations be placed under the
strict control of the interstate COM
merce commission, and that, II neces-
sary the commission be enlarged to
care for the additional work.
Tho final recommendations Of the
committee embodied in the four
teenth volume of its report, Just COM
piled. sets forth that shipping hhes
in virtually every trade route from
or to United States ports are operat-
ed by agreement or conference to re-
strain competition. The report oe-
clares that the advantages accrulng 10
both shipper and ship lines through
these agreements are SO great that
combinations should be allowed TO CON
tinue. under the supervision OF inc
interstate commerce commission
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
7,465 BANKS ENTER SYSTEM
THAT HAVE MOI
COME IN NEW SYSTEM
ARE SMALL.
Less Than Fifty National Banks a''e0
to Respond--Some State
Banks.

Washington.-The new federal re-
serve system will begin business win
a memBeld. tdef sevan boy, hon rich
hundred and sixty-five banks. This was
known when, at the close OF the last
day on which the national banks could
signify their intention of accepting the
terms of the currency law, less than
fifty of the 7,493 national banks OF
the country had failed to respond Ia
yorably More than enough state IN
stitutions had applied for membership
to bring the total to 1855.
Official count of the banks and tao-
ulation of their resources and hapll-
tiles will begin at the treasury depart
ment.
Most of the institutions that nave
not come into the new system are
comparatively small, and it is esti'
mated that 81 per cent. of all the capl-
tai and resources in the present ma
tional bank system is represented py
those whose applications are in.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
.LURED OVER RIVER
AND SHOT TO DEATH
vEReARA KILLED BY BAND OF
FEDERALs AFTER THEY HAD
CROSSED INTO TEXAS.
COLOUITT WIRES. TO BRYAN
Texas Governor Denies Intention to
Invade Mexico, But Wants to APP
prehend the Murderers.

Austin, Texas.-Ranger Captain J. J.
Sanders, reporting to Gov. o. b. Col
Quit. made the direct charge that
Clemente Vergara, an American ranch
man, was shot to death while In the
custody Of Mexican federal troops, os-
testify en- route from the Jail at HI
dalgo to federal headquarters at ne
dras Negras, Mexico. Governor Col
Quit telegraphed Secretary of State
Bryan asking what method should pc
followed in an effort to apprehend
those responsible for the killing OF
Vergara.
Captain Sanders, in his report, said:
Twill advise that on the morning OF
February 10, FIVE federal soldiers I'M
der command of Apolonio Rodriguez
crossed the Rio Grande to an island
belonging to the United States, taking
therefrom eleven horses belonging TO
Clemente Vergara, carrying them to
the Mexican side of the river. In pass
ing the house of Vergara, which
stands on the banks of the river on
the Texas side, one of the men went
to the river and called to Vergara, re-
Ouesting him to come across the river,
as the captain wanted to arrange with
him about paying or the horses.
''Vergara and a nephew of his cross
ed in a skiff to the Mexican side, where
two more men came to the waters
edge, leaped into the skiff and struck
him three blows on the head with a
pistol, dragging him to the bank and
carrying him to Hidalgo. On Sunday
at 2 a. m he was taken from the
Hidalgo jail and started with guards
ostensibly to Piedras Negras, but was
shot to death after proceeding only a
short distance Vergara was born and
reared in Webb county, Texas, and
am informed that he had pass to
cross the river, signed by Sherln
Sanchez, of Webb county, and Cara
Aalan."
The text of Governor Colquitts tele'
gram to Secretary Bryan was:
GYour telegram in answer to the one
sent by me to the president is re
ceivedA do not want to invade Mex
leo with military force. / askes
your cooperation in maintaining tn
rights and dignity of this state ant
your consent to allow me to send stat
rangers, who are peace officers, il
fssfsust of those who are CONSTANT!
transgressing our laws. Again ! asl
the president to advise me who is rec
ognized by him as the constituted au
thority in Mexico. | repeat the III
curry and ask who you recognize a
constituted in the state of Nuevo Leor
as | desire to present acquisitions I
the proper authorities of that stat
for the surrender of fugitiVes iron
Texas Justice, notably those respons
BILE for the theft of Clemente Vergara,
property and his subsequent murder
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05

i, answer to criticisms made oy
Middle Tennessee prohibition paper
the state Anti-Saloon league has gwen
ont a statement of its financial affairs
for the wear ending December 81 1918
The balance on hand December 81
1o13 is shown to be $251.S9, and to
this was added sS,s67O6 in receipts
The disbursements for twelve months 5
were ss,1O6.6S. OF this sum, $2'7SS.SS
went to the superintendent and TWO
field secretaries in the way OF sai-
aries. attorneys fees and other eH-
penses for law enforcement looA
s4561O. and the American Issue com
many got $34O.44. There was a conslu-
cradle expenditure for office expenses
and office salaries, and more lhah
$500 went toward paying the expenses
of the superintendent and co-worker .s,
The telegraph and telephone ohi
amounted to $22O.50.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
Cuban Saved From Chair.

Gov. Hooper used his committing
power to save Alfonzo Dlaz' a CuO@n'
convicted of numbering his wife near
Gallatin, from the electric chair. "A
sentence of life imprisonment Will De
served by the prisoner. in commut-
ing the Cuban's sentence the governor
took the position that the trial jury S
recommendation of mitigating CIT
cumstances" should be observed. Dlaz
was brought to Nashville when a BOY
by Tennessee soldiers in the Spanish
American war and grew up on tne
streets of Nashville without adVanI-
ages of any kind.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
FAVOR COTTON SALES BILL
Measure Would Require Specification
of Grades With Standard.


Washington.-The senate commit
TOE on agriculture and forestry submit
ted a favorable report on the bill IN
troduced last spring by Senator. smith
Of South Carolina, to regulate the sell
ing of cotton. The bill, designed TO re-
form the rules and regulations OF the
New York and New Orleans cotton ex-
changes. would require any person or
cornoration in the making OF an offer
for future delivery Of cotton, to specl-
fv the grade or grades contracted for.
The secretary of agriculture would
he required to standardize the grades
of upland and gulf cotton sepa-
rately, gulf cotton not to include
anything below the grade OF good or
binary" or above "middling fair"
The bill further would require that
in dealing with long-staple cotton the
length of the staple shall be designat-
ed in all contracts and deliveries must
he made according to contract.
ANY dealings in violation of this sys'
tenn would be punishable by a fine not
to exceed $4,000 or Imprisonment for
not more than year or both.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
TWO Guilty in Everglades Lottery

Kansas City, NOR. H. Martin and
Joseph Borders, Kansas City agents
of the Florida Fruit Lands company,
pleaded guilty in the federal court at
Kansas City to the charges of conspir-
acy and the conducting of a lottery
in the sale of lands in the Everglades
of Florida. Judge Van Valkenburgh
reserved sentence. Martin and Bor7
ders we're indicted with six other Of
ficers and agents of the lands company
last November on the general charge
of misuse of the mails 1t was charg-
ed they misrepresented lands sold.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
STORM OVER NATION
All THE EASTERN PART OF U. S.
AssAILEp BY STORM OF RAIN
SNOW AND WIND.
3 PERSONS MEET DEATH
New York one of the Worst Sufferers
Wires Are Down and All Tram
Service Demoralized.

Savannah. Ga.-Developing suddenly
IN southwestern Georgia, a storm
swept through south Georgia IN
northeasterly direction. 1t VIII con-
time its course up the Atlantic coast
The first news of the storms approach
was received by the local weather Du-
reau in the following telegram from
the central bureau in washington
Hoist northeast storm warnings, p
N Fort Monroe to Savannah. Etorm
central in southwest Georgia moving
northeastward and increasing IN 1nten-
sitv Will give strong WINDS aions
south Atlantic coast, shifting 10 hoi III
west" ..orr,
New York. 49, A northeast Storm
e,yerving TO the northwest whlch
first brought rain, then snow, rageu
over New York and vicinity CUTTING
tho CITY almost completely on from
telegraph and telephone communities
tion. Reports showed its eneeIs u
be widespread.
Three deaths due to the storm oc.
Cured here, two together when d rooi
collapsed under the weight OF wet
snow, crushing a man and a boy An
other man, blinded by snow, was XIII
"a nv train. Several persons were
overcome by exposure, and a numper
were injured in street accidents
Trains for the most part leIt the
railroad terminals on time' but WIN
wires down, quickly, were lost track
of. Nothing could be learned con-
corning incoming trains except as
thew arrived late on all lines.
Wet snow snapped telegraph ana
telephone wires, and, with gaze
blowing ~ miles an hour at times
many poles toppled over.
At local offices of telegraph compa
MES, it was said conditions were
among the worst in years.
Ships due to reach this port were
held up outside. On advices IRON
washington, the local bureau warned
shipping not to put out to sea.
The disturbance centered at cape
Hatteras. and moved north, gaining II
intensity, and was expected TO pass
directly above New York. Albany re
norted a 6-inch snowfall; in New Yori
the weather bureau recorded a fall o.
! o - inches. More snow and cold
er weather was foreasted.
Philadelphia.-On of the wors
storms in years ragged in this city ant
vicinity. paralyzing wire communlca
ton to eastern points and bringlni
train service between this city an'
New York to a standstill. The Penn
sylyania Railroad company estimated
that on its lines there are between
TWENTY-FIVE and thirty trains stalled
between the two cities, while thu
Reading was in equally as ba dshape
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
Mississinni Race Blot.

Robinsville, Miss.-There were no
indications here of further trouble be-
tween whites and negroes after the
race riot, in which Morris Love, white
and two negroes were killed. White
men. said to have been incensed by
noise a score or more negroes made
formed a posse to arrest them. The
negroes. it was claimed, began shoot
ing and Love fell dead. In the ex-
change of shots two negroes were kill
ed. The white men retreated when
their ammunition was exhausted and
the negroes fled.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
Snow TbrouohOu. the South.

Atlanta.-Atlanta was in the grip
of the most persistent snowstorm she
has had in years The snow was py
no means confined to Atlanta but on
the contrary Atlanta was one OF the
last cities which the blizzard visited.
Snow fell in Charleston, Savannah and
the cities of the mountain sections be-
fore ii began to fall in Atlanta. The
snow stretched its blanket over the
entire south all the way from Rich
mond to New Orleans, leaving out only
a small part of Florida and possibly
a few isolated spots here and yonder.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
10 Persons Poisoned.

birmingham, Ala.-Eyery physician
at Mountain Creek, a small town south
of this place, was at work to pre-
vent death to any of the 10 persons
noisoned from eating "soused meat" "
Several travelling men to whom the
meat was served at hotel were
among those taken i'll. The meat
was distributed by a local market
man who had purchased it from a
farmer. Town authorities are lhVes,
tigating the cause, but have reacheu
no decision as yet.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-05
Would Revive Tobacco Market.

Thomas Bradford, chairman OF the
local committee of business men'
which has been taking steps in con-
junction with the Industrial Bureau 10
revive Nashville as great tobacco
market. has returned from New YORK
and other points. While absent ne
visited Lexington, KY, and gained
much information in regard to hand
ling tobacco at that point. 1t IS eX-
nected that steps will be taken IN a
short time to incorporate warehouse
company.