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The Huttig news., 1914-07-25
Removes Constitutional Restrictions.

Proposed Amendment No. If, when passed, will merely give back to the people their rights which they set aside in 1874 by the adoption of the constitution of that year. The amend ment when adopted, will permit the people of the cities and towns of one thousand or more population to hold elections to vote on any proposed bond issue If, at such special election, held after due and proper notice has been given. the people vote to issue bonds for any certain prescribed pub lie improvement, then such bonds can be issued No mayor or City Council can order bonds issued, no group Of men, politicians or otherwise, will be permitted to issue bonds, no bonds can be issued at all unless ordered by the people at an election.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25

Dictators seldom last long. Huerta $ reign of seventeen months is marvellous when one considers the sorrows that have yexed his unhappy country. The wonder is not that Huerta has been driven from his capital so soon, but rather that he has been able to keep the respect and loyalty of so many people so long.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25
Colored Column
Intne Directory.

Roosevelt Chapter, No. f88, Order ot the Eastern Star, meets every second and fourth Tuesday in each month.
 Mrs. c. Williams, W. M. Emma Bearl, Secy.
 EAST LAKE LODGE No. 6562 G.. U. O. of o. F. meets First and Ihird Thursday in each month. G. w. Smith, N. G. T w ,Seates, P. s.
 GOOD LUCK LODGE No. 259 F. & A. M meets First and Fourth Saturday night All visitors welcome.
 Geo. Kelso, w. M s. L. Glenn Sec.
 OMEGA COMMANDERY No.4 Knight Templars meet every End Thursday night in each month.
 J. H. Law, E. C. E. Brooks, Recorder
 SPINOLA Lodge No. 26l, c. of W A., meets every first and third Wednes- day night at O clock.
 J. C. Ellis, Gov. s. G. Crayton, Secy
 LEBANON, Chapter No Al, R. A. M meets every End and 4th Thursday nigh; at Z:5o. Emmett Holly, H. P. W. A. High, Secy.
 Royal Circle of Friends, R. Williams No. 524. meets every first and thiro Friday night. All visiting friends are welcome. G. w Smith. President. LULA OLIVER. Secretary. JEWEL TABERNACLE, No. 412 meets every lst and 5rd Tuesday.
 Augusta Stevenson, H. P. Tena Harris. c. R.
 Spanolia Camps No. 26l c. w.. W. O. W. mee every first and third Thursday at z:5o o'clock. j. c. ELLIS, Gov. S. G. GRAFTON, F. s.
 oBLIGE GALE CIRCLE No. 215 meets every first and third Saturday at l 50 0 clock EMMA BARNS Gov. MARY ADKINS Secy.
 HOUSEHOLD RUTH, No. 29so. Of G. U. o. of o. F., meets the first and third Thursday in each month at l:5o p. m. Carrie AVerett, M. NC. Eva Pittman. ". R.
 STATE LINE TEMPLE NO. 35z meets every End and 4th Friday night at o'clock. C. s. SeATEs, C. M. W. B. BARNES, c. s.
 ELECTRIC LIGHT COURT OF CA LANTHE, No. 70, meets first and third Tuesday in each month at l:45 p. m.
 Lizzie Oliver, W. c. Ever Pittman. R. D.
 BLUE LIGHT LODGE No 155 K. ofP meets First and Third Tuesday in each month. J B FrancIs, c. c. A. Lewis. K. of R. s.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25

Under our form of popular gov ernment there has been since the founding of our nation a conflict of opinion between statesmen and po- litical leaders over the question of letting people know about public matters. One school of statesmen contend tha. it is a dangerous thing U let the people know what is go- ing on. Another school maintains that the people may be expected to vote lntelligently and right on every question. There are two sides to every question, and gooi argument can be gut upon both sides of this question But. as matter of fact, each passing year sees the onward victorious sweep of tfe principle that the peop' 9 lue. Tn Feople
 may be trusted to do the right thing at the right tima. The pub
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO Th CoNSrrrUTIUE OF THE STATE
 

Notice is hereby given that the following joint resolution, proposing amendment to the state Consti, tuition. was passed by the General assembly at it's regular session of 1913, and that the same will be submitted to the electors of the to be held Monday, September 14th, 1914, for adoption or rejection.
 Proposed Amendment No. Is.
 That the following is hereby pro- posed as an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Ar kansas. and the same being submit ted to the electors of the State Tor approval or rejection at the next general election for Senators and Representatives, if majority of the electors voting at such elec- tion. adopt such amendment the, same shall become a part of the Consti- tuition of the State of Arkansas to-Wit.
 That Section Fifteen Q5) of Article Five (5) of the Constitution of the Stae Of Arkansas. as amended by Amendment No. 13. declared by the Speaker of the House of Representatives on February 10th, 1913, to have been adopted be amended so AS to read as follows:
 Section Is. The members of the Gen eral Assembly shall receive as their salary the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty t$750.00) Dollars, except the Presi- dent of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives. each of whom shall receive his salary Eight Hun dred and F1fty (SS50.00) Dollars. for the term of two CD years: and in ad- dition to such salary the members of the General Assembly shall receive five cents per mile for each mile travelled in going to and returning from the seat of government over the most direct and practicable route Said salary shall be payable in the following manner to-wft: Five tS5.06) Dollars per day for the first hundred days of any regular session of the General Assembly: Provided the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives may draw Six ($6.0e4 Dollars per day for the first hundred days of any regular session. The remainder of their salary shall be paid to them quarterly on the first day of January April. July and October of the year following any regular session of the General Assembly and the Audi tor of State shall draw his warrants In favor of the members of the General Assembly on said dates for the amount of salary due each at that time and mail same to the members at their re- spective pnsteffice addresses No mem Der Of either House shall receive any salary or emoluments for his services other than is provided for herein The terms of all members of the General As- semhly shall begin on the day of their election.
 The above resolution was filed in the office of the Secretary Of State on March G. 1913.
 Each efector may vote for or against the above amendment
 Witness my official signature this 18th l day of February. 1a14.
 EARLE W. HODGES fSeal) Secretary of State
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25
All the taxnavers are familiar

All the taxpayers are familiar with few of the things their taxes pay for. A few of the taxpayers are familiar with all of the things their taxes pay for. All of the tax payers will be familiar with all the things their taxes pay for after Act No. s is adopted in September
 The Public Has a Right to Know.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25

Very few members of the United States supreme court, perhaps ever served penitentiary sentences Such, however, was the unique distinction of Justice Lurton, whose death occurred on Sunday, July 12. Justice Lurton was mem Der of the famous Morgan raiders and during one of the raids in Ohio was captured by the Federal sol diers and placed in the Ohio state prison Tn lieu of better place And by a peculiar force of circum- stances, one of the men who were instrumental in his capture, Justice Harlan, sat on the high bench with him forty-three years after the epi- sode of the civil war.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25
Terms of Bonds Pernitte d.

Provision is made in the amend ment requiring the principal and all interest on bonds issued for the mak- ing of certain public improvements to be paid in full within thirty-five years from the time of issuing the same. An exception is made in favor of spe- cial water works or lighting plant bonds, which need not be retired with in thirty-five years.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25

earlier than sixty days after fhe pas sage of said ordinance. Notice of the
 election shall be given by the mayor by advertisement weekly for at least four times, in some newspaper put lished in the municipality, the last publication to be not less than ten days prior to the date of the election.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25

In spite of our statements to the contrary, it is noticed that the meek and modest man gets the worst of 1t in nearly every human encoun= ter. To gain respect you must be aooresSiVe.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25

In an admirable effort to pre- serve it's modesty and remember ing that many of it's readers were women and children, a Missouri newspaper mentions a Kentucky girl who was arrested for boot ljmhino" "
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25

Aid to Private Enterprises Forbidden.
 The amendment provides that no aid toward the construction of rail- roads or other private enterprises operated by any private person or cor poration.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25
Democratic Nominees.

U. s. Senator:
 James P. Clarke. Congressman
 W. s. Goodwin. Governor
 George W. Hays. Associate Justice
 j. c. Hart. Attorney General
 w. L. Moose. Secretary of State
 Earle w. Hodges. Auditor
 L. L. coffman. State Treasurer
 R. G. McDaniel. State Land Commissioner
 Wm. B. Owens. Com. Mines, Mfg. & Ariculture John H. Page. Supt. Public Instruction
 George B. Cook. Railroad Commissioner
 ". F. Mcknight. Circuit Judge
 c w. Smith. Prosecuting Attorney
 E. o. Mahony. Chancellor
 J. M. Barker. Representative
 W. H. Helms. Circuit Clerk
 Archie D. Murphy. County Clerk
 Jesse J. Craig. County Treasurer
 Finn Craig. County Judge
 Henry s. Yoeum. Sheriff
 J. M. Wallace. <. Lax Assessor
 R E. Harris. Surveyor
 ". B. Armstrong. Coroner
 F. M. Pinson.
 LAPILE TOWNSHIP. Justices of the Peace
 c. B. Wood.
 ". R. Richardson. Constable
 J. D. Nelson. Poad Overseer
 Walter McGoWen.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25
Saturday, July 25, 1914.
TOWN OFFICIALS.

The following are the duly elected of ficials of the incorporated town of Hut jig:
 Mayor-C. T. Thompson.
 Reeorder-W. H. Moore.
 Marshal-Thos. Ashcroft.
 Aldermen-L. A. Bodine, A. E. Lucas, J. B. Crockett, D. A. Keasler and F. W. Scott
 Board of Educaton-W H. Moore, F. w. Scott c. T. Thompson, E. N. Collett. l.. G. Gibson and L. F. Magee.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25

Entered as second class matter May 3, 9oz al the postoce HuttiR, Ark., under the act sof Con gress of March 5. 1879.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25

Subscription Price, sl 90 per year in advance
 Otherwise $l 50 per year Advertising rates will be Furnished Application.
The Huttig news., 1914-07-25

(. "A. BERRY, Editor and Proprietor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
FIGHT WITH SHOTGUNS.

Two farmers had a difficulty yes
terday afternoon southeast of the
city a short distance. Trouble had
been brewing for several days, on
a previous day one had drawn gun
on the other. On the occasion men
tioned-yesterday- men drew
their shotguns, one firing one time.
His gun failed work the second time.
The other shot three times. One re-
ceived an injury in the head, the
other received a shot in the leg. The
one who was shot in the head came
to the Rose Croix Sanitarium, where
he was informed that had the shot
not glanced, he would have been kill
ed. The other went to the Hardy
Sanitarium, where his leg was dress
ed. Both were dismissed from the
hospitals and spent the night in
their homes.
One man said when he raised the
sun " hie' He IhouSht vi hS WIZ
and of his boys, he thought Of his
friends. and what they had said to
him. and he could not raise that
gun above the legs of his antagonist
One of the farmers owns a 5-acre
patch in the farm of the other and
the trouble arose over a charge of
trespassing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
GOVERNMENT REPORT ISSUED
TODAY SHOWS GINNlNGS TO
SEPTEMBER FIFTH.
EXCEEDS LAST YEAR
Thirty Five Thousand More Bales
Ginned This Year Than to Similar
Period in Nineteen Thirteen -
Oklahoma, 5000.

Washington, Oct. 1.-The second
cotton ginning report OF the season,
compiled from reports of census bu-
reau correspondents and agents
throughout the cotton belt and issued
at 10 a. m, today, announced that
1881 1853 bales of cotton, counting
round as half bales, of the growth Of
1914, has been ginned prior to
September %. This compares with
3,246,655 bales, or 1872 per cent of
the entire crop, ginned prior to
September 20 last year, 3,007271
bales. or 223 per cent in 1912 and
5,676,594 bales, or 23.6 per cent, in
1911.
Included in the ginnings were g.
292 round bales, compared with &c.
9S3 last year, 1854 in 1912 and
27,91S in 1911.
Sea Island cotton included num-
bered 1895 bales, compared with
1880 bales to September % last
year, 3O51 bales in 1912 and 11,S07
bales in 1911.
Ginnings prior to September 25, by
states, with comparisons with 1913,
follow:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
D. n. N. &P.RY.
WILL BUILD To
rem soci...'TlTA||n
WlUIllIn.n .nALLJ
RUMOR SAYS THAT A PREllMlN-
AIRY SURVEY is sElNB MADE TO
EXTEND THE RINGLlNG ROAD
TO TEXAS POINT.

There was a rumor this morning
that survey was being made by the
Ringing interests from the new town
of Ringing southwest to Wichita
Falls, Texas, and that the Ringing
road will be extended Immediately
No official connected with the road
was accessible this morning, but it is
known that Frank Kell of Wichita
Falls has been at Ringing, and the
oil fields for some time, looking over
the country He is the man who built
the Wichita Falls Northwestern road
and is interested in several projects
with Ringing and the oil fields in
view.
1t was stated that local engineers
have been summoned to make the pre-.
liminary survey, and have already left
for the field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
Of
TEXAS RANCH
PR R0PE R 7 !
w. 3. JOHNSON AND L. p. AMBER
SON BACK FROM KNOX COUN-
TY, TEXAS WHERE THEY TOOK
STOCK OF MOORE PROPERTY.

w. b. Johnson and l.. p. Anderson,
of this city, two of the executors OF
the estate of the late w. r. Moore, re-
turned from Knox county, Texas, yes
terday, where they had been to take
inventory of the property left by the
deceased in that state.
Mr., Johnson stated this morning
that Mr. Moore had beautiful ranch
of over $4,000 acres and well stocked
with high-grade cattle and horses. He
stated that II, 200 acres of the property
was as level as a floor and could be
plowed with a steam tractor.
Mr.. Johnson stated that that section
of the state was being rapidly settled
up, and the immense ranches cut up
into small farms, and in ms opinion,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
Condition of the Crop.

Washington, Oct 2.-The condition
OF the cotton crop of the United
States of September % was 1876
per cent of a normal, compared with
$50 per cent on August 20, 64.1
per cent last year, 696 in 1911. 6S.5
per cent in 1911, and 6S.5 per cent,
the average of the past ten years
on September %. This announce
ment was made at noon today by the
crop reporting board, bureau of sta
tistics, United States department Of
agriculture, in its final condition re-
port of the season. The condition
is estimated from reports of it's
correspondents and agents through
out the cotton belt.
The condition of the crop by states
follows, also the condition of the
same period in 1913 and 1912:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
CONGRESS To
ADJOURN ON
OCTOBER IS.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM AR
RANGED TO CONCLUDE PEND
ING LEGISLATION AT THAT
DATE.

Washington, Oct. October IL
was agreed upon Thursday by dem
Ocralic leaders as a tentative date
for the adjournment of the present
session Of congress and the senate
steering committee quickly framed a
legislative program designed to con.
cluGe pending legislation at that
date.
House leaders agreed that work
on their side of the capitol would
be finished well before October il
and it is probable an agreemen: will
be reached whereby members gener.
ally will leave Washington by the
middle of next week, leaving the
party leaders on guard until ad
iournment.
At the White House October 10
was mentioned as a date for adjourn
ment, but when the democratic lead
ers returned to the capitoi after a
conference with the president it was
determined that at least two weeks
would be required to allow the SEN
ate to finish pending legislation. The
steering committee after an hour If
discussion agreed that legislation
should be confined to the pending
war revenue bill and measures now
in conference between the two
houses, including the Clayton anti
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
GREAT BATTLE BEGINNING BE-
TWEEN THE RUSSIAN AND
GERMAN ARMIES.
RUSSIANS ADVANCING
Petrograd Says Soldiers OF the Gar
Are Advancing Everywhere-Point
of Wedge of Men Russia is Driving
Into Germans is at Cracow

Petrograd, Oct. Am official an
nouncement from the Russian staff
today describes the beginning of a
vast battle between the Russians
and Germans.
This front extends two hundred
and fifty miles, beginning where the
Russians are concentrating upon Cra
COW, thence extending northeast, fol-
lowing the German Polish frontier.
Cracow and Breslau form the point
of the wedge, which Russia is trying
to drive into Germany, and this
25O-mile front comprises only the
northern side of the wedge, whose
southern side lies south of Cracow
in Galicia.
The Russians announce isolated
but bloody skirmishes along the en-
tire two hundred and fifty miles,
claiming that the Russians are ev-
erywhere advancing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
Baptist Revival

The Baptist meeting continues with
increased interest. Good audiences last
night, and several requests for prayer
The subject discussed by the pastor
was "The Power of Testifying
Church" The subject tonight will be
"Why All will not be Saved?" Special
emphasis is being placed on the sub
ject for Sunday night, on The Signs
of the Times" There will be services
Saturday night. The meeting will
continue next week. A cordial invita-
ton extended to all to attend.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
Would Locate Laboratory Here.

DR.. w. Won Kanzler, representing
the Clinic, a medical journal pub
lished in Cincinnati, O., with branch
offices in Galveston. Texas. and Tam
pico Mexico, is here. He is with
the Mystic Chemical company of
Kansas City, and is interviewing the
physicians in the interest of the
company. He will submit a PROPOSE
tion to the Chamber of Commerce
on the question of the location of a
branch office here for the chemical
company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
Thus Sayeth Teddy.

Bay City, Mich, Oct 1.-Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt, principal speaker
at the progressive state convention
here today, repeatedly declared
against the return of progressives to
the republican fold. you can't be 10y
al to the principles of Abraham Lin
coin by voting the republican ticket"
he said. you can't be loyal to the
principles of Jefferson by voting the
democratic ticket"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
Wife Slayer Captured.

Vinita, Okla, Oct. Frank Holder,
a section hand, who shot his wife to
death Monday night, was arrested at
Todd, Okla, Wednesday and taken to
Vinita, where he is now in Jail. Holder
and his wife were not living together
at the time of the killing, which is
alleged to have followed a dispute be-
tween the two concerning possession
of their Oldest child
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
Anxious for Battle.

London, Oct. I'm describing the
landing of the Indian troops at Mar
seilles last Friday, which the censor
suppressed until last night, the Mails
correspondent says, the Sikhs on land
ing were deeply worried for fear the
war would be over before they reached
the front. They brought complete
equipment from India, including pray
er rugs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
PARDON MILL.
CL0SED-MAC
LEAVES CITY
WHILE LAWYERS ARE FIGHTING
1T OUT TO GET RELEASES -
HARRISON STANDS PAT-WILL
SIGN NOTHING.

Oklahoma City, Oct. AFTER wait
ing several hours Thursday morning
a dozen men and women seeking a
hearing from acting Governor J. J.
McAlester were notified that he
would not appear. 1--WE hear that
the governor went home last night,
announced f. S. Amos, secretary to
the governor
Lawyers who had been close com
panions Of the acting governor dur
ing his brief stay in the city stated
that they had taken him to a train
for McAlester Wednesday night.
Records Of thirty-two pardons, pa
roles and combinations granted by
the governor are lying on d desk
in the office Of Secretary of State
Ben +. Harrison. Thirty-tws state
ments acknowledging receipt Of or.
ders from Governor McAlester direct
ing Secretary Of State Harrison TO
attest the signatures on as many
pardons and paroles were embossed
by the latter with these words: "An
OF which / refuse to do.
Secretary of State Harrison was
besieged all day Thursday witi
pleas from lawyers to attest ihe
governors signature on pardons. but
told all that he would siga no par
dons except those recommended by
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
Special Car for Odd Fellows.

For the benefit of all Odd Fellows
who desire to attend the Grand
Lodge session at Tulsa, which opens
Tuesday morning next, the Frisco
people will attach a through car,
without change, to the train leaving
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
Belgians Facing Starvation.
LONDON, Oct 1.-THE American embassy an
nounces that 100000 Belgians are facing starvation
Nauuhty Little Army.

London, Oct. 1.-An order issued
by Emperor William to his army says:
1T is my command that you con-
centrate your energies and use all your
skill and all the valor of my soldiers
to exterminate first the treacherous
English and walk over General
French's contemplate little army"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
GERMAN LEFT PUSHED BACK
To NEAR BELGIAN FRONTIER

Germans there Facing the NOrthwest-Terrifc
Fighting Today with Won KIuck's Wing Near Roye
With Battle Moving NOrthward-Germans Claim to
Have Taken Two Forts at Antwerp-Official Re-
port from the Belgians Says Germans Were Driven
Back Leaving Thousands of Dead Outside the Forts
Entire Companies of Germans Being EXtermnated
Indian Troops Landing in France Anxious to
Reach the Battle Front and Fight for the Allies
American COnsuls Home at Rheims Wrecked by
German Shell.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
Police Help Pickpockets.

Chicago, Oct. Charges that city
policemen are paid by pickpockets
for protection, that 600 known pick
pockets in Chicago are represented by
four lawyers hired to defend them all
and that city prosecutors often defend
men arrested on criminal charges in
stead of prosecuting them, were made
today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02

The next ginning report of the CEN
sus bureau will be issued at 10 a. m.
Monday, October 26, and will show
the quantity of cotton ginned prior
to October IS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02

LONDON, Oct 2.-The allies have turned the Ger
man left in northern France until it is within thirty
Miles of the Belgian frontier These Germans are now
facing the northwest
French official statement says there terrific
"The battle in France is undecided The Germans are
hammerng with heavy artillery The allies attempts to
break through were repulsed"
French official statement says there was trrific
fighting today with Won Kucks wing Roye, the bat
tie moving northward The French last night repulsed
the German attempt to pierce the French center St.
Michael
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-10-02
Official Statements at Variance.

LONDON Oct. 2-The Begians announce officially
that thousands of German dead lie outside the Antwerp
forts of Wavre and St. Catherine and that entire
panies were exterminated
The Germans announce officially that they captured
these forts and thirty French aeropanes intended for the
Belgians.