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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-08-07

Mr.. A. NJ. Johnston was here Men
day from Dunn TO attend the Ex-
Confederate meeting.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-08-07

WANTED Twenty wagons and
teams TO haul wheat from my farm
TO Snyder. Zoe per hundred See
n. J.. MCMILLAN,
2tp Snyder, Texas
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-08-07

Miss Blanche Ely OF HarmleIgh Is
visiting IN snyder
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-08-07

sunday School at 9:i5 a. M. NJ b.
Rosser Superintendent
Everybody Is invited
-. Y. p. o. 7:15 p. M.
Prayer Services Wednesday even
ings.
Royal Ambassadors Sunday after
noon at 3 O'Clock
Sunbeams at $3.50 p. M.
NJ r. TUCKER, Pastor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
N j S|CALE
FOR BENEFIT
Of CHARITY
BEST LOCAL TALENT WILL DO
NATE THEIR SERVICES AT THE
HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
TUESDAY NIGHT, NOV. "a.

The best musical talent of the city
has offered its services to Mrs. Cur
tis, probation officer, to sing in con-
cert at the high school auditorium
Tuesday night, Nov. "a, for the ben
eft of the poor and needy of the
city and their services have been ac-
cepted by her.
The assurance is given that this
will be the best thing of the kind
to be given in the city this winter
and, as it is for a worthy cause
the house should be packed. The
admission will be five, ten and twen-
ty-five cents, an! there will be abso
lutely no free list The musicians
themselves even offered to pay for
their admission. There will be no
expense attached to this venture, and
every penny will be given to the
benevolent society to aid them in
their work.
As the city and county have no
funds with which to look after these
poor people, the citizens of the city
will have to devise means from time
to time to keep the funds in the
hands of the probation officer and
the benevolent society, in order that
their work may be unhampered.
Further announcement OF the COM
ing attraction and the full program
will be given as soon as the COM
mittee having the work in charge can
get it arranged.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
COLD WAVE
AND Low Gas
PRESSURE
A COMBINATION THAT WILL BE
RATHER INVOLVEMENT IF NOT
REMEOlED. COMPANY ASSURES
PUBLIC THERE is NO DANGER.

The mercury dropped to thirty-two
this morning, which is the freezing
point for the second time this fall
and the gas consumers in certain sec.
tions of the city realized for the first
time that there was low pressure as
it was reported that in some places ii
was very difficult to get the family
breakfast. The gas company stated
some time ago that they were making
repairs in certain sections of the city
and until the lines were exchanged
for larger ones, the gas in those sec
tions would be low, they state, howev-
er, that there is plenty Of gas in the
field, and they are going to supply it
to the citizens of the city in any
quantity needed.
Last winter the citizens of the city
were put to great inconvenience on
account of the gas pressure and they
are Clamoring to know just what to
expect in the future. If they are going
to be compelled to use coal or wood in
lieu of gas, they want to know the
fact and get ready for the cold wealth
er before it catches them unprepared
for it.
There is little cause for apprehen-
sion as the company have assured
the people that they have the gas
in unlimited quantities and will make
every effort to supply the wants of
the people, even if they have to build
another line to the field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16

LONDON Nov 16.-The Germans in Brussels de-
clare that British aviator dropped bomb upon Cour
trai Belgium killing fifteen civilians.
The Exchange Telegraph says that Great Britain
has advanced Greece eight million dollars with which to
buy warships from English ship yards.
An unconfrmed report is in circulation here that
Japanese gunners coming to handle the big guns
of the allies.
1t is rumored that large force of Germans are cut
off by the floods near DiXmude.
The snow is making frightfu hardships along the
i firing line.
e Russians concentrating Cracow and
Przemys to crush Austria before the main advance
made on Germany.
The Beduins are reported rising against the Brit
ish about Alden, a British Arabian possession.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
CITY WILL
GET BACK TAX
PENAL TIES
COUNTY WILL REIMBURSE CITY
FOR PENALTIES COLLECTED
ON CITY TAXES SINCE STATE
HOOD.

City Attorney Mason stated this
morning that the city was going TO
be reimbursed by the county for
the penalties on back taxes collected
and retained by the county on prop
erty assessed within the city limits
since statehood This movement was
inaugurated by Logan county some
time ago and nearly every county in
the state has followed its example.
Mr. Mason stated that the county
commissioners were willing to pay
back what had been collected, but
would probably require that friend
ly suit be filed by the city in order
to get it in the shape Of judgment.
Attorney Mason stated this morn
ing that the amount would not be
very much at last, as most of the
people of the city have paid their
taxes promptly since statehood, and
he had his doubts as to the amount
reaching two thousand dollars. How
ever, the mayor and city officials
say that every little helps, and
there are many places in the city
where this amount of money may be
used to good advantage at the pres
ent time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
RATE ON
INSURANCE:
LOWERED
DlllGENT EFFORTS IN GETTING
LOWER INSURANCE RATE ARE
FINALLY REWARDED - REDUc
ED FROM $7.2o TO $4.oo.

The Oklahoma inspection bureau
which makes the insurance rates in
the state, has issued a new schedule
covering cotton insurance in Ard
more. The rate on the compress and
the yard surrounding it heretofore
has been $7.20 on the $1O0 At this
rate the price pa u,r. insuring a
bale of cotton val oIic8l Soo,o
month was 43c. The pn.o.
month is rated at the price for one
fifth of year.
The new rate, which is effective
today, reduces the rate on the COM
press to $595, on the cotton in the
yard to $5.95 and on the cotton in
the warehouse to $4.O0 on the 500
for a year Counting cotton at $50
a bale this would be 24c month,
but, as the price ascends the poll
cies are being taken out for more,
and most of those who store are
paying on a valuation now of $95 a
bale which would make the insurance
CSC. If insurance policies were
taken out for four months, one-half
the annual rate would apply, and the
insurance on one bale valued at $50
for four months would be 60c, or 15c
a month. Where a policy is taken
out for a month and the cotton re-
mains in storage but a day, no re-
bate is given on the insurance.
The bankers of the city made every
effort to get rate that would in
sure a bale of cotton at $50 for one
month at 17c, and the announcement
was made at one time that the rate
had been secured, but it fell through
and no insurance has been written
at those figures. Some Of the bank
ers, and possibly all of them, who
have taken cotton on accounts, have
charged the farmer SOC a bale a
month, when they had to pay 43c
themselves. The rate has been con-
sdered too high all the time, and
every reasonable effort has been
made to get a cheaper rate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
GAY CELEBRATION IN NEW Or
LEANS WHEN THE COTTON Ex-
CHANGE OPENED.
NEW STYLE CONTRACT
Traders Prefer New Form Of Con-
tract, Paying Premium of Quarter
Of Cent Per Pound for New Con-
tract in Preference to Old.

New Orleans, La, Nov 16.-The
cotton exchange opened with gay
celebrations here today. The first
futures transactions was in January
cotton at $50 This trade required
just seventeen minutes from start to
completion, passing between here and
Liverpool through the censors' hands.
The traders preferred the new
style contracts under the new federal
cotton futures act, paying a premium
of a quarter of a cent per pound for
this style in preference to the old
style contracts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
LIQUOR LAWS
CAUSE MUCH
DISCUSSION
ORDER OF MARSHAL ENLOE TO
DEPUTIES DOES NOT MAKE
INTRODUCTION OF LIQUOR AN
EASY TASK.

The order of Marshal Enloe to his
deputies relative to the seizure of
liquor shipments into the Indian Ter
ritory side of the state in accord
ance with the st. Paul decision does
not make the introduction of the
goods at all as easy as was supposed.
The simple fact that a man has in
his possession a gallon of whiskey
is not sufficient evidence upon which
to convict him of introducing. The
officers must get the person in the
act of introducing liquor before a
conviction can be secured.
The whiskey question has caused
a great deal of agitation since state
hood. and has cost the state and
federal governments thousands of
dollars to handle, without any ap-
parent result having been obtained
up to date One court will hand
down a decision, to have another
court higher up reverse it, and in
the meantime the booze peddlers are
taking all kinds of chances in run
ming the lines, and a good many of
them are getting away with It,"
There is a heartfelt desire upon
the part of the people to have the
whiskey question settled some way
or another and forget about it, as
conditions at present are anything
but satisfactory, and there is no tell
ing what the people might do il
they weer given an opportunity OF
voting upon the question.
The local deputy marshafs office
has not received the instructions
from Marshal Enloe yet, but expect
to get them today, and will then
know what course 10 pursue In the
future.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
SECRETARY McADoO OF TREAS
URY Department SIGNS THE
ORDER OPENING BANKS.
MAKE US INDEPENDENT
Paul Warburg Says if Unselfish Co.
Operation is Given, Federal Reserve
System Will Give to the United
States the Worlds Commerce.

Washington, Nov. 16.-Secretary
McAdoo of the treasury department
this morning signed the order an
nouncing the opening of the twelbe
federal reserve banks.
This was the final step in the
starting of the new financial system
rSul Warburg, of the federal re-
serve board predicted that the new
banking system would help the Uni
ted States to gain the worlds COM
merce and free the United States
gradually from dependence financially
on foreign powers. He said however
that unselfish cooperation is neces-
sary to accomplish this.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
Artillery Duels Sunday

PARIS, Nov. 16.-An official communication says
that the innundation is spreading in Belgium and that
the fighting there Sunday confined mostly to artl-
lery dues.
The Germans have been driven back across the User
at all points between Dixmude and BiXschOote One Ger
man regiment completely destroyed south of Blk
schOOte
The allies have recOnquered several points, which
the Germans captured last week. The German attacks
on St. Humbert in ArgOnne and on Apremont, failed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
INCREASE IN
G|NN|NCS IN
CARTER CO.
FIFTEEN THOUSAND, THREE
HUNDRED AND THlRTY-FlVE
BALES GlNNED TO FIRST OF
NOVEMBER.

FIFTEEN thousand three hundred and
thirty five bales of cotton, counting
round bales as half bales) had been
ginned in Carter county to November
l this year. according to the gov
ernment report as compiled by ]. c..
King of this city, who has charge
of this work in Carter county.
Up to November l, 1913, 1i,712
bales had been ginned, a@ording to
the government report, indicating an
increase of 623 bales in this county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
Claim Thousands of Prisoners

BERLIN, Nov 16.-An unofficial report received
here says that the Austrans have stomed and captured
Obrienovo Servia.
1t is unoffically announced the mfavorabe weather
is interfering with the German operations in Belgium and
making their progress Slow but that they have obtained
important success in Argonne The fighting elsewhere is
reported indecsive.
1t is announced that the Germans captured twenty
three thousand five hundred Russian prisoners and twen
ty machine guns at WloclaWek.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
SNOW NOW CAUSES HARDSH|PS,
FLOODS GUT OFF GERMANS

Severe Snow Storm Adding to Horrors of War Along the
Firing Line in Belgium-Germans Claim British
Aviator Dropped Bombs Upon Courtrai Belgium
Killing Fifteen Civilians-Great Britain Loans
Money to Greece with which Latter Nation May
Purchase NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Concentrating
CracOw and Prezmysl to Crush Austrians Before
Their Main Advance on Germany-Berlin Claims
Germany has Captured Iwenty-three Thousand
Five Hundred Russian Prisoners.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16

Rome, Nov. 16.-The pope published
an encyclical urging peace in Europe,
in which he attributes war to lack of
love among men, contempt of authori-
ty, injustice of one people toward an
other, and material welfare as the sole
object of human activities.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16

New York, Nov 15.-Cotton Ex-
change membership took another jump
Saturday $4,000 being bid for a seat
1t was understood that one was of
fered for $1,000. At the time the ex
change closed, memberships were sell
ing at $12,5OO. The last membership
brought $1,000.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
Russians to Move With Caution

LONDON, Nov. ia PetrOgrad dispatch cautions
the allies not to expect Russia to take Berlin night
the Germans occupy deenses which they have been
preparing for years. and Russias advance will require
many months.
The Russian forward movement in East Prussia
tnues where it is said that the Russians are levyng fines
the towns captured in proportion to those collected
from Belgian cities by Germany
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
Take Fort from Turks.

London, Nov. 16.-The secretary of
the admiralty announces the success
of operations against the Turkish gar
rison at Sheikh-Said, on the Strait of
Bab-el-Mandeb, at the entrance of the
Gulf of Alden, and of the occupation of
the Turkish fort at Turba by Indian
troops, assisted by the British cruiser
Duke of Edinburgh.
The Turkish fort of Turba," says
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16

Guthrie, Okla, Nov. ia farmer
living two miles south of the city
found the dead body of an infant float
ing in a large tin can in the river
today and notified the police 1t was a
well-developed male child and had ev.
identity been strangled to death by
twisting a string around its neck.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
Brisk Trading in New York.

New York, Nov. 16-There was
brisk and nervous trading at the
opening of the cotton exchange. De-
cember opened at 7.45 but quickly
dropped to 7.39 and then grew
steady October sold up to $50.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
Disable three of Allies warships

Berlin, Nov. 16-It is officially an
nounced that German guns on the Bel
gian coast have disabled the British
torpedo boat destroyer Falcon, the
cruiser Brilliant and the sloop of war
Rinaldo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
Is Audacious Being Repaired {?

New York, Nov. l6.-A code mes
sage received here from London
says that the Audacious is probably
being repaired The stories here say
that she lies at the bottom of the
Atlantic. The British admiralty is
still silent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16

struction of the super dreadnaught
Audacious, but kept it a secret, at
the request of the British govern
ment
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
GUTIERREZ TAKES OFFICE
Notifies United States Government OF
His Assumption of Power.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 16.-Guiter-
rez today formally notified the United
States of his assumption of power as
provisional president of Mexico.
Gutierrez said that while the pro-
visional presidency lasts, he will
strive to respect the legitimate rights
of the nationals, set up reforms de-
manded by the revolution, guarantee
the lives and property of foreign
ers, will move his seat of govern
ment to Mexico City, and complete
ly pacify the country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
Fire at Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 16.-A disas-
trous fire in this city today destroy
ed eight business houses at a loss
OF 100000
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16

Hillsboro. Tex, Nov. 16.-Dr. NJ
F. Moody, prominently connected
throughout Texas. died here last
night OF heart failure.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16

Washington, ID. c., Nov. 16.-Con-
necticut and Montana were quarantine
ed today for the foot and mouth dis
ease.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
Japs Rushing to Chile

Honolulu, Nov. 16.-Japan is rush
ing her naval forces toward the coast
of Chile in search of the German war
ships.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
Uncle Sam Kept Secret.

Washington, Nov. 16-The United
States government has known OF.
fcially for two weeks OF the de-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 16.-Middling,
was seven and three -eighths today
and the sales were 3,459 bales.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16
WEATHER FORECAST

New Orleans, La, Nov. 16.
The weather forecast for
Oklahoma for tonight is fair,
colder and freezing with tenn
persture of "a to 2S degrees;
Tuesday fair and not so cold.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-11-16

Il aaa y . . 30 y .a y q
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-02
Gave HeckIers a Chance.

At one time the Republicans Of Chi
cago were out and were fighting De.
mocracy on Industrial conditions and
the putative helplessness of a situa'
ton which did not let the Republic.
ans in A parade had started off and
was well on its way-nearly to the
file closers-when a ward boss saw
that two lighted transparencies lacked
carriers. He looked around hurriedly
and noticed that one of his retainers
was idle. Here" he yelled "shoul.
der this and get In line" The shang.
haied recruit was gambler who
busted himself in ward politics on oc.
casions, but for the most stuck to his
trade when trade was possible. AS he
hoisted the lighted legend, open UP
the mills and factories" there was o
chorus Of derisive yells from the side
walk: Never mind the mills. Open
up the poker games"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-02
HISTORY FROM WALL PAPER
Idea Seriously Put Forward In Eng
land Would Seem 70 Have Some
Good Points.

II you have grown tired Of the same
ness In the patterns Of your wall pa
pers. you will soon be able to select
more interesting ones, for wall paper
manufacturers have made startling
changes In the matter Of their de-
signs.
Instead Of the old familiar lunches
Of roses and forget-me-nots, says Pear
sons Weekly, all manner Of interest
ing wall paper pictures will become
popular. These include reproductions
Of scenes from English history. and
series Of pictures illustrating sport.
ing incidents. such az punting, boxing
and cross-country running.
Other very interesting lines show
incidents from classical history, such
as the Fall Of Troy, the Last Days
Of Pompeii and Quo Vadis.
When these new wall papers really
become the rage, the walls OF our
rooms will become veritable picture
galleries. We shall be able to have
lessons in Roman history by paying
visit to the back bedroom and pol
ish up our knowledge Of Greece while
we are having our dinner In the din.
ing. room.
Visiting will, no doubt. become
more popular. too, for 1t will be great
fun to see how the respective tastes
OF our friends lie in regard to their
wall papers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-02

THE WOULD-BE HERO
BY GEORGE ELMER COBB

.Ill discount Roy Waldron's hero
game two to one,"S declared Levi
Pierce in so marked a way that his
auditor stared at him curiously.
'Sort Of envious Of that diamond
spangled medal the steamship people
sent him?" it was suggested.
s'Not at all. Why, any schoolboy
diver could have done what he did.
Boat a-leak, two little children tipped
out. Bah! I'm not much Of swimmer
but l could have done as much my
SELF"
"But you see Waldron was quick
and did just the right thing at the
right moment"
well. I'm watching my chance. 1t
will come along. just because all the
girls are making hero of him. want
to show 'em can shine In the same
line"
Especially Estelle Bartley?" was
significantly limited.
ooh, I fancy I'm solid there" swag-
gered selfconceited Pierce. I'm in
with the old man, I've got more money
than WaldrOn. Estelle sort OF admlres
him, like all the silly girls here. but
that will wear Of"
And then Levi Pierce swung on his
way chuckling. He had indeed some
money and fancied that he ought to be
idle to show his aristocratic contempt
for work. Idle hands find mischief to
do and Pierce was in the midst OF
carrying out an extremely hazardous
plan.
About mile from Rushbrook where
the railroad curved through deep cut
some phosphate mining had been done
in the past. 1t had not paid and the
diggings had been abandoned. One Of
the men employed, q shiftless dissi-
pated old man named Red Davids, had
remained in the dismantled tool hut
on the place, working at odd jobs
about the village only when he needed
food and liquor. 1t was to this same
hut that Pierce now made his way by
a circuitous route. as II chary Of any.
body knowing whittier he was headed.
Red Davids, bleary eyed and ragged.
sat smoking blackened clay pipe in
front of the hut as Pierce approached.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-02
CHICKEN WISDOM
IN PARAGRAPHS
Both Old and Young Fowls Relish
Scraps From Family Table
II Free From All Bones.

Brown eggs and white eggs do not
hatch well together. either under hens
or In incubators. Shells. sires and
vigor are different.
Feast one day and famine the nexe
are money losers.
A small family shculd leave few
table scraps, but large family VIII
cause more. The fowls. old and young.
appreciate these. II free from bones
and not sour.
Eggs can safely be used for hatch
Ing purposes q week or ten days after
the cock has been introduced to hens.
It IL safe thus to use eggs only four
to six days after his absence
Hens and chickens Ike alfalfa =
must, AZ usual. be clipped several
times first year. To prevent 1t being
dug up, cover with q lattice. through
which It II picked by the fowls.
Alternate males in the breeding
pens, using one bird three or four
days, then removing him and using
another for the same length Of time
This practice insures better fertility.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-02
sh.ke.peare and Bacon.

It has not been proven that Bacon
wrote the plays known as Shake
speare's. The various attempts at
such task have all turned out to be
melancholy failures. It has been shown
that there are many difficulties In the
way Of believing that the historical
Shakespeare wrote the immortal dra.
mas, but 1t has not been shown that
anybody else wrote them. The STRAIT
ford man is still In possession Of the
glory of their authorship, and II he
is not entitled to the honor 1t 10 i'm.
possible to say who is.