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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-02-03
Allied Printing Trades Council Of
Ardmore,

Meets the last Wednesday of each
month at $50 p. m. c. Won Nord'
helm, president, Hines F. White, sec
retary- y-treasurer.
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FREE PACKAGE COUPON.

PYRAMID DRUG COMPANY,
4O2 Pyramid Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
Kindly send me a sample OF Tyr-
amid Pile Remedy, at once by
nail, FREE, in plain wra' .'Cr.
street ................ -. 900.
City .......,........State ..,....
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Wanted, travelling statesmen. Acme
Implement Co., Wheeler Building
Phone 273. Att
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Dr.. and Mrs. Murdaush have both
been i'll the past week. They en-
tertainei the second faculty group
at tea Saturday evening. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs, Berger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kurmtum, Mrs. Adams, Misses Brown
Mcintosh and Gabriel, Mrs. Rainey,
Miss Sanders, Messrs. Wickham and
Galloway A rare feast and an en-
joyable time was had.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-02-03
United Trades Council of ArdmOrt

OWIltu Tducs OOu'IITI OF NJ ~TTIV1 =
Meets every Tuesday night at p.
m. in labor hall. ]. II. Smith, presi.
dent; Hines F. White, secretary-treas-
urer.
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Ardmore Printing Fressmen and
Assistants.

Ardmore Local No. 1870 meet first
Wednesday night of each month. Giles
=. Payne, Pres; Chas. c. White, Secy-
Treas.
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Canned Goods Seized and Destroyed.
Washington, d. c., Feb. 3.-Nearly
500 cases of canned goods were de,
stroyed recently at Augusta and Sa-
vannah, Ga, the courts having de-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-02-03

The summer term prospects grow
better and better Dr. Murdaugh has
advices from Marshall county that
they will be here one hundred strong.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-02-03

New pupils are still coming. To-
tai enrolment is somewhat in excess
of three hundred TO date.
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The Southeastern will issue about
Feb 18th, the first issue OF a
monthly newspaper. 1t is under
the general charge CT Mr.. Wickham
as editor in chief. The various de-
partments of the school will cOntri-
butte the material. We shall issue
an edition of at least 1000 copies
each month. Watch for the Gazette.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-02-03

The Atoka y. NJ. C. A. basketball
team came down to play the boys
normal team. The game was a
good one. Y. NJ. C. A. went back
a wiser and sadder bunch than when
they came.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-02-03

The normal dramatic club will
present the operetta "Bul-Bul' in
March. Miss Brown and the young
people are working hard to get it in
good shape for presentation at the
opera.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-02-03
Ardmore Jcurneymen BARRIERS Unio

Local No 4O3 meets last Monday
night of each month Dee Elliot Pres.
ident; Joe Huckaby Secy-Treas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
THEY WILL WAIT.
Topeka Merchants Decide to POSTPONE
Saturday Night Closing.

A resolution was passed by fifty To-
peka merchants in session Monday
night at the Commercial club quarters
favortng a campaign of education
waged through the medium of the pull
pit and press looking towards the early
closing of stores in Topeka SATURDAY.
nights.
1t was the general opinion of the
merchants present that the time had not
yet come for early closing. Many Of
those present said that the respective
stores that they represented would
close provided all the other stores
was that it would be impossible to per-
suade all the merchants to adopt the
plan.
Petitions were presented the mer-
chants which asked for early Saturd
closing and which were signed by be-
tween $500 and 1000 persons. The
petitions were placed in local stores
a committee from the Topeka local
union.
When T. B. Garrett, chairman OF the
meeting, called for definite action rela-
tive to Saturday night closing those
present refused to vote either negative
~ or affirmatively. 1t was finally pro-
posed as previously stated to advocate
a campaign of education.
1t was the opinion of Arthur Mills of
the Mills Dry Goods company that a
law will be passed at the next session
of the legislature regulating the Sat
urday closing proposition. DR.. +. M.
Troxell was the chief spokesman for
the Topeka local union. A large num-
Der of the merchants were called upon
to express their opinion Of the Ques-
ton under discussion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
SUSPEND BROWN co. OFFICERS
Sheriff and Deputy Cant Official.
While Murder Charge Is Pending.

Hiawatha. Kan. March. an. T.
Moore, sheriff, and o. NJ. Barlow,
jailer, of Brown county. were tempo
rarily suspended from office Monday
by Judge w. i. Stuart, pending the
trial of the two officers on a charge
Ct murder at the May term Of court.
Moore and Barlow are, accused of
the murder charge because OF the
shooting to death of Ernest Wallace.
a confessed horse thief. and the
wounding Of John Phillips, accused
IT the same crime. The shooting hap
pened in January when Wallace and
Phillips attempted to break Jail here.
The murder charge was brought be-
cruise evidence In the coroner's inquest
showed that Moore had been given
warning OF the plot of the two prison
ers to break Jail by q third prisoner.
1t was alleged the outbreak could have
been avoided by proper precautionary
nfeasureS-
Since Moore and Barlow were ar
rested more than a month ago they
have continued in their offices. It is
said that Attorney General John DaW-
son asked Ed Archer, county attorney.
to bring custer proceedings. The MUIR
der charge and the custer trial will
both be reviewed in May
Nevin C. Yost, coroner. is acting as
sheriff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
LOSS and DAMAGE.
Santa Fe Committee Consider Ques-
ton ON Freight Shipments.

San Diego. CALI. March 24.-The
loss and damage committee Of the
Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe railway
system met In the U. 8. Grant hotel
here this morning for its semi-annual
conference. The attendance 10 made
up of 100 or more officials Of the San
U Fe from the thirteen states served
by that company. To plan for in
creased efficiency in the handling of
freight, with the view Of reducing to
the minimum the item of expense
growing out Of lost and damaged
shipments, is the object Of the meet
ing.
In his opening remarks F. A. Leh-
man, chairman of the committee, said
that with the active cooperation OF
shippers in the use of scientific meth
DDS of preparing shipments for trans
portation, and the earnest effort OF
railway employees to load and unload
freight and handle cars With care the
loss and damage item practically could
be eliminated in the near future.
Mr.. Lehman read letters from many
shippers. commencing the Santa Fe
for it's activity in the work in which
the committee is engaged, and pledg-
ing hearty cooperation. Several other
railway companies and number or
steamship companies have asked for
the Santa Fe plan. with the view OF
starting similar campaigns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
SHEFFIELD INGALLS, SPOKE.
Responded to Toast at Banquet Of
National Civic Federation.

New York, March 24.-Andrew Carne-
gle, Albert Shaw and Lieutenant Gov
ernor Sheffield ingalls, Of Kansas were
the principal speakers at luncheon
given at the Hotel Aston by the execu-
tive committee of the National Civic
Federation to consider the desirability
Of organizing department Of the fed
Grafton for the betterment of agricul-
tura1 conditions.
Mr.. Ingalls, compared the United
States unfavorably with other coun-
tries in agricultural developments, al
though he admitted that by means
of numerous state and national depart
ments Of agriculture the nation had
become a recognized expert in the pro-
mitigation Of agricultural theories.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
Will Be READY.
Memorial Building Be Finished by
May g.

In his general order No. 4, depart
nent commander j. N. Harrison Of
the q. A. r.. assures the soldiers and
c.uzens OF Kansas that the Memorial
for the dedication and the big reunion
TO be held here May rs, 81 and 90.
Tne headquarters of the G. A. r. will
be established in Memorial hall before
the reunion. The Thirty third encamp-
ment VIII open on the 26th, and the
o q services will be held on the
lltn. In his general order Col. Har-
rison says: This will in all human
probability be the last state wide re-
union that will ever occur in this great
soldier state Of Kansas. On this date
tne last remnant Of the rear guard Of
earth since the beginning of recorded
time VIII assemble in the capital city
or Topeka to dedicate the monument
erected by the state Of Kansas in COM
memorat1on OF the union soldiers and
sailors OF the war Of the rebellion of
1851 to 1856. 1t will be great meet
ing. ana the care and entertainment
Will devolve on the citizens Of To-
peka, and especially upon that splen-
club 100
Then In an urgent appeal to all the
people OF the state. Commander Har-
rlson says: Il URGE you to lay aside the
cares of business and join with the
Grand Army of the Republic in the
capital city Of Topeka, May 26, 81 and
2S, 1914. and dedicate to patriotism
the great marble structure, erected by
the state OF Kansas at a cost of more
than $500.00O In commemoration of
the union soldiers and sailors of 1861
to 1865. The governor Of Kansas. Geo.
III. Hodges, will deliver the address Of
welcome on dedication day, and the
commander-in-chief of the Grand
Army OF the Republic, Comrade Wash
ington Gardner. OF Michigan, will de-
liver the dedtcq6pry address"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
TO TOUR SANTA FE LINES.
Glee Club of Baker University VIII
BE Gone Three Weeks.

Baldwin. Kan, March 24.-The
Glee Club OF Baker university left
Baldwin Monday on a three weeks
tour over the western lines of the
Santa Fe. The club will sing at the
Railroad Y. M. C. A. homes and Santa
Fee reading rooms. Twenty men, in
GLIDING Prof. M. E. Feere, director of
the Baker conservatory, are making
the trip.
The schedule OF concerts includes
engagements at Newton, Kan, Ar
kansas City. Kan, Waynoka, Ok, Ca
madam. Tex, Slayton, Tex, Amarillo,
Tex, Belen N. M. Gallup, N. M, AL
buquerque. N. M, Gallup. N. <. NJ,
Needles, Cal, Barstow, CAL. and Los
Angeles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24

ditions. Discussing the free fmportA-
ton OF eggs and beef. Senator Curtis
made the following statement before
an Independence audience:
''Jn the state of Kansas the produce
ton and marketing Of eggs is . great
Rave quite an income from the prod
ucts of the useful hen, but the Demo-
cratic tariff IL very materially. affect
ing their market and allowing I'M
ported eggs to displace the home
imports of eggs in tho month Of
December last amounted to 1A.zee
DOZENS or more than the entire 1lecei
year which ended with June, 1919.
Since October 3, eggs have been ao-
sular reports indicate that there will
be large increases in the shipment OF
eggs to this country from China and
European ports.
I'm the three months OF october,
November and December. last year.
the first three months Of the new tariff
law. the imports Of Argentine beef
amounted to over six million pounds
ard the large impOrtatiOns kept up
during the months of January and
February"
Progressive Ticket In Reno.
Reno county Progressives will put q
third ticket in the field this year and
have organized for the coming CAM
paign. At a meeting in Hutchinson.
practically every voting precinct In the
county. was represented and the Bull
Moosers took a determined stand re-
garding their attitude in the 1914 fight.
T. NJ. Leach Of Wichita was the prin-
cipal speaker at the Hutchinson meet
ing.
Charles Gibbler, former chairman of
the republican county committee, was
elected chairman Of the Bull Moose
Gibbler left the Repubii-
cans in the 1912 fight and has since
aligned himself with the Progressives.
He was chairman OF the Reno county
committee two years ago.
Mrs. T. J. Pugh, q well known Hutch
inson woman. was elected vice pres
ident of the committee and Howard
M. Payne. q former emo county Re-
publican leader. was named as secre-
tary, +ts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
INVESTIGATE MANHATTAN RATE
Public Utilities Commission to Decide
- Future of Contract.

Manhattan, Kan.,7 March 24.-The
state. utilities commission will be here
today seeking information that will aid
in reaching a decision in the matter
of whether Or not the contract now
existing between the Manhattan Ice.
Light and Power company and the
Rocky Ford Power and Milling COM
pany shall be annulled.
The city of Manhattan filed with
the board several weeks ago a petit
ton asking that the contract be de-
cfared void. The city alleges the pro-
visions Of the contract have frequent
ly been violated. In bringing. the ac-
ton. the city is seeking an opportunity
to get lower rate on power from the
Rocky Ford company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
New York stock Market.

New YORK StOcK M0fkcG.
Wall st.. New York, March A.-STOCKS
The vigorous buying Of the preceding ses-
sion was lacking today and the market
was susceptible to pressure. Although
prices held well for a time bullish trad
ers did not venture to take the initiative
and the market fell slightly. Stocks which
recently have been vulnerable. such as Le-
high, New Haven and Steel again reflect
ed professional selling, the effect OF which
was increased by realizing sales.
Weakness again developed in some Nf the
low priced stocks. Rumley common at 8
and preferred at z5x made new low rec
pr1s. Central Leather lost part of its
recent gain. Prices In general moved
narrowly and there were indications OF
underlying strength despite the easier
tone.
Bonds were irregular.
The market was well supported at the
opening today but the demand was not
sufficient to bring about active resumption
Of yesterdays advance. New Haven,
Biscuit and General Electric were heavy.
Pacific Telephone rose N Otherwise
changes were small and irregular with q
majority OF slight gains.
The market closed easy. Active nquida-
ton Of corn products followed publication
OF President Bedford's pessimistic re-
marks as to the value OF the stock in the
event Of a decision against the company
in the governments dissolution suit. The
common stock fell ~ and the preferred
IS. Harvester rose points but elsewhere
prices shaded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24

osshaughnesdy, f&s American charge
2 z =, eA11Tee, anticipates no further .trou-
DaS IN getting the remainder OF the
si1ies ana the machine guns.
Capture Much Artillery.
Suerez. Mexico. March 24.-In the
Alsntne ~ Gomez Palacio the rebels
succeeded in capturing much Of the
IeoeraI artillery on <Cerro de La Pillar,
the mountain 1ear Gomez. They also
captured the feld furniture ami hed.
oine Of the federal communicating
cn1ef, General velasco, who was in
personal charge Of the defense Of
Gomez Pa1acio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
ALREADY EXEMPT
fcontfnued from Pare one,

government Il to be completely re-
versed and the act OF July 5. 1854
ought to be repealed and tolls charged
upon all the improved waterways and
canals Of the country 20 that there
might be uniform system for tho u.s.
of these utilities:
Therefore, in anticipation OF . pos
sible repeal of the FREQ tolls clause Of
the Panama canal act and Of q re-
versal Of the time-honored policy Of
the United States with reference to
river and harbor Improvement and
canal construction and operation of
these government utilities free of
charge to all commerce and In order
to ascertain the facts in reference to
these improvements. be It resolved:
Tho Resolution.
'That-The secretary OF war be. and
he il hereby requested to furnish to
the senate Of the United States the
following information: First. the
amount expended by the United States
in river and harbor Improvement since
the adoption Of the constitution; sec
ond, the amounts expended by the uni
ted States in the construction Of canals
covering the same period of time:
third. the amounts that the several
states have raised to be used IN CO.
operation with the United States:
fourth, the names OF the rivers which
have been improved and the amounts
that have been expended on each. the
harbors that have been improved and
ed on EACH. the canals that have been
constructed and improved and the
amounts expended on each: fifth. the
total commerce in tonnage and in value
that passes through said rivers and
harbors and canals: sixth, what
charges are made for tolls on any
thereof, and what amount of tolls 1t
Wn1I16 IN IN nm AoNt1
for the purpose OF reimbursing the gov
eminent for the expenditures hereto
fore made and for the maintenance and
upkeep thereof; seventh, what classes
Of vessels, whether domestic or foreign.
are permitted to pass through or into
canals and what discrimination, If any,
is made in favor OF domestic shipping;
eighth, what amount might be realized
by the United States II reasonable
toll were charged on all shipping pass
ing through said rivers and harbors
and canals; ninth. what If any treaties
are in force between the United States
and any other foreign power which
would prevent the United States from
charging tolls against such foreign
government even in cases where 1t
might be determined to charge a toll
on its own vessels passing through such
rivers, harbors and canals; and, tenth,
what Is the present cost per annum.
to the United States for maintaining
and operating rivers. harbors and ca
nals''
Senator Chamberlain's resolution as
serts in its preamble that: 1.-THE Pana-
ma canal has cost the United States
more than 400 million dollars and Is
built upon soil which to all intents and
purposes belongs to the United States
and forms part Of the United States
coast line"
The resolution was referred to the
committee on interocean canal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
d r IN K.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
King Again Named state Librarian

King Again Named State Librarian.
The supreme court has recommend
ed the reappointment Of Jam % L.
King as state librarian and tn we'll
known Topeka man will again succeed
himself in the office which he has
held since 1895. The recommendation
by the supreme court is equivalent to
formal appointment and the action of
the supreme court means that MI.
King will hold the office Of librarian
for another four years. Mr.. King has
lived in Topeka since 1871. He was
postmaster from 1890 to 1894 and fol-
lowing his federal appointment was
made state librarian. Mrs. Marie Price
Wear has been appointed by the court
as assistant librarian to succeed Miss
Grace Osborn, resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
FIGHT ON BORDER.


american Patrol Exchanges Shots
With Mexican F,ederA1s.
Eagle Pass. Tex, March American
federal soldiers who attempted to pur-
stitutionalist force. escapin9 70 the
United States. met sharp resistance
from United States cavalry Of the bor-
uer patro! at MeKeequee's Crossing,
above Del Rio. Tex. When three horses
neio py the American troopers had
oeen snot down, the Americans re-
turned the fire across the Rio Crande
ana after the exchange OF shots the
Mexicans withdrew. bearing with them
dead and wounded.
NO American was hurt. How many
OF the mexican soldiers were killed or
wounded is not known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
WICHITA Man IS 102.
Father Was in War OF 1812-Narriei
( Four Times.

/ Wichita, Kan, March 24.-Henry L.
Gray Of this city who was born in
Window, Conn.,, 102 years ago. cele-
brated his birthday anniversary today.
His father was an officer in the Amer
lean army in the war OF 1872 and away
from home when Gray was born.
Gray has outlived four wives. the last
one dying a year ago.
. He came to Wichita in 1884 from
Belle PLANE, Kan. where he conduct
ed q hotel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
METHoDIsTs TO TOPEKA.
Annual Report Shows Healthy Gain
Ask for More.

Chanute, Kan, March 24.@The
Kansas Methodist conference voted to
meet next year in Topeka. The con-
ference membership is eS,s2e. with
S.06e probationary. total Of 75,012.
The increase in members the past year
was 3.423, of probationers 1,43e.
BsehOp Shepard asks an increase of
ten thousand the coming year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
MUST PAY JUDGMENT.
Federal Supreme Court Dismisses An.
peal of Katy In Damage Suit.

Washington. March 24.-The supreme
court Monday dismissed the appeal Of
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
company from the judgment of the
Oklahoma courts, awarding Mrs. 1. b.
West of Labette county Kansas 900
for the death OF her husband. william
b. West. West was express messenger
on the Katy Flyer" and was killed
In railroad collision in Oklahoma.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24

Atchison, Kan. March A--Hetfg OF
John Seaten Monday paid q state In
heritance tax Of $17,955-0S to County
Treasurer Underwood. and across the
face of the receipt accepted were the
words, paid under provost This il
one Of the largest payments made un-
der the inheritance tax law -epealed
by thu laxt legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
New York Produce n

New York Produce Market.
New York, March A.-BUTTER-Mark
unsettled. Creamery extras, 16x61c:
ffrsts, 21kQ26c.
CHEESE1Market steady. State whole
milk. held, white, specials. 19c; colored.
1SAc; white. averaging fancy, 1s1z01SAc-
EGGS-Market irregular. Fresh gather
ed extras, N@22c; firsts, 19h@20c.
POULTRY-Dressed. quiet: fresh killed
western chickens. 15@2lc: fowls. l4@fsc;
turkeys. 21023c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
Kansas Cfty PRODUCE Market.
Chicago Produce Market.

NAAA<28V Eo<4sA~C &SAAAHASAst
Chicago, March A.-BUTTER-Mark
firm. Creameries, 206o6c.
EGGSEMarket lower. At mark, cases
included. SA@l7Ac; ordinary firsts, 163k@
173kc; firsts, 17Hc.
CHEESE-Market unchanged.
POTATOESLMarketu unchanged.
POULTRY = Alive, higher; springs,
TIC; fowls, tic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
First Installment of Arms.

Mexico City, March 24.-The first
installment of arms and ammunition,
sent by the United States war depart
nent- to the American embassy, for the
protection of American citizens, in the
event of disturbances in the federal
capital, was delivered today.
The consignment, which includes
ESQ rifles and two machine guns, has
been held at the customs house under
orders issued by Provisional President
Huerta for fourteen days. Nelson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-24
New York Stocks,

rC1sse OF prices for the leadins stocks
on the New York Stock Exchange a. &C.
ported by Thoe. J. Myers Broker. Colum-
bian 3ldG.J