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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
NEW SUPT.
IS LEARNING
THE DETAILS
J. c. IJAMS OF MARIETTA ARRIV-
ED IN THE CITY AND WILL BE
AT THE SOLDIERS HOME,
GETTING ACQUAINTED.

j. c. ljams of Marietta who was ap-
pointed by the board of trustees of
the soldiers home successor to Judge
Gait resigned, has arrived in the city
and will remain at the home from
now until the first of the month, ia.
miliarizing himself with the duties of
his new office. Judge Gait will relin-
quish control of the institution Octo-
Der |, and Mr. Ijams will have control
after that date. Judge Gait has had
charge of the home since its founda.
tton and has established reputation
that is enviabe. Mr. Ijams was one of
many applicants for the position and
the trustees after examining all de-
cided that the Marietta man was the
best fitted for the position.
Mr.. ljams daughter will be at the
nome as matron and the trustees be.
lieye that they have secured a worthy
successor to Mr.. and Mrs. Gait.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
IN DISTRICT COURT.
Several Cases Disposed of and Con.
tinuances Made in Others.

In the district court this morning
the case of the state vs.. Steve Talk
lngton was called and the defend
ant entered plea of guilty. The
court will pass sentence tomorrow.
The jury in the case of the state
VS.. G. F. Beatty, charged with shoot
ing John Means near Deese last
spring, is still out The case went
to the jury last night about I o'clock.
This morning the case of the state
VS.. Jack Roberts, charged with mur-
der, is being tried This is a case
wherein the defendant is charged
with shooting Cleve Alexander with
deadly results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
CAUCUS FAvoRs STAMP TAXES
Democrat Outlines Revenue Measures
Freight Charges Exempt.

Washington, Sept. abandoning
the proposed tax on freight transpor.
tation, democrats of the house caucus
Tuesday night agreed to a war rev.
enue measure to include the Spanish
war stamp tax on commercial and le-
gal papers, the Spanish war tax on
bankers and brokers, tax on theaters
and other amusement places, tax of
two cents a gallon on gasoline, a spe-
cial tax on tobacco manufacturers and
dealers and tax on domestic wines
and beer.
The caucus adopted a resolution di-
recting the ways and means commit
tee to draft a bill along these lines.
President Wilson having approved the
plan at a conference with Majority
Leader Underwood and Senator Sim
mons late Tuesday. The committee al
so was given authority to revise de-
tails of the Spanish war tax in its
discretion.
Expected wide disagreements which
threatened to embarrass the admins
tration did not develope in the eau
Gus.
Representative Underwood announc- !
ed that the proposed bill would yield
an estimated revenue of s105,OOO,0OO;
the stamp tax to yield s35,OO0,0 900;
special taxes on bankers and brokers
$500, 900; special taxes on tobacco
dealers 100000; an increased tax
on beer of fifty cents barrel, s32,5OO,
900; gasoline $4,000 900; dry wines at
cents a gallon sS,OO0,00O.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17

Austin, Texas, sept. 17.-Pardon
reports have to be written mainly in
longhand, because the LOST legi; la
ture failed to appropriate for a stem
ographer for the pardon board. This
slow hand writing is asserted to have
put the board behind with its work.
Consideration of some pardon cases
is said to have been delayed through
lack of stenographic assistance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
MUST CANVASS RETURNS
Democratic Nominee Points Out Duty
Of Legislature.


Oklahoma City, Okla, Sept. 16.-Un
der the provisions of the state consti
tuition, returns for the election of
state officers must be canvassed by
the house of representatives This is
provision that has not been COM
piled with always in the past
The attention of Secretary Joe S.
Morris of the election board has been
called to this provision by Judge II.
l.. Williams, democratic nominee for
governor 1t is incumbent upon the
returning officers of the several coun-
ties to transmit the returns to the
secretary of state, addressed to the
speaker of the house of representa-
tiyes.
The election board will no doubt or.
der county returning boards to send
duplicate returns to the state board
that the actual work of compiling
t'6torjos, 10 done eXpeditiously and
ohg IN au' .'ocfetv "eeting of the
legislature, II there J. no dupli- |
ate returns sent to the state elec-
ion board, and the gathering of re-
ults were no better in November than
n August at the county seats, the
'eople might have to wait until the
legislature meets in January to ascer-
ain the result of the election.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
Texas After Corporations.

Austin, Texas, Sept. 17.-Aboui
5000 corporations in Texas are asked
to report their gross receipts for the
quarter ending October ], in blanks
now being mailed out by the comp
troller's department The tax for
this quarter is payable October j.,
with 80 days grace, after which a
penalty of 10 per cent of the amount
of the tax may be levied From
this tax the state collects about one
million dollars per year, whicu goes
into the general fund.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17

Muskogee, Okla. Sept 16-The
strongest prohibition law ever written
was passed by the Creek National
Council at Okmulgee The law ap-
plies only to members of the council.
1t provides that any member of the
council found guilty of using intoxicat-
ing liquors, shall forfeit his office as
a member of the council and the chief
of the tribe shall appoint his success
or
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17

Madill, Okla, Sept. 16.--Mayor A.
p. March, president of the Madill
chamber of commerce, has inaugur-
ated campaign into the territory
tributary to Madill the object Of
which is to seek to induce all well
to do men of Madill in taking care
OF the local cotton market at price
Of not less than 10 cents per pound.
Several large agricultural communi-
ties have already been visited and
the farmers promise their hearty
support to the measure.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
Dies of Auto Accident Injuries.

Sapulpa, Okla, Sept Thames X
Vandever, proprietor of storage
company, died this morning of inju
ries sustained in an automobile ac.
cident early Saturday morning. As
Nandever attempted to make a short
turn, the car turned turtle. Jack
Rose of Beggs, Okla, who was rid
ing with Vandever, was seriously in
jured but will recover. Vandever
was a thirty-second degree Mason.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
Ada Merchants Lead.

Ada, Okla, Sept. 16.-Every mer.
chant in Ada has purchased a bale
of cotton, in response to the buy
a bale of cotton" movement which is
sweeping the country. Many of the
Ada merchants have placarded their
cotton with signs reading 10 cents
per pound" and placed the bales in
front of their stores.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
FAMOUS BoER GENERAL
SHOT BY MISTAKE

Cape Town, South Africa, Sept. 16.
General Jacobus Hendrick De La
Ray, well known Boer general. was
accidentally shot dead today near
johannesburg. when the police mis-
took his motor car for car used
by a gang OF desperadoes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
B[0OD|EST BATTLE Of WAR BEING
FOUGHT NORTH Of A|SNE TODAY

C. Nerman: Made Rampant Six Feet high of Bodies of
Their Dead Comrades and French Lost More Than
Seven Thousand Men in Overcoming It-NIilitary
Men Appalled, at Terrible Loss of Life in Fighting of
Last Few Days-TOday's Battle Line Hundred Ff-
ty Miles LOng-COld Heavy Rains Today Interfere
With Movement of Heavy Artillery and Transport
ing of Wounded to the Rear-CrOwn Princes Army
Reported in Flight-Eight German Army Corps Be-
ing Rushed Back to France from Russia-German
Troops in Belgium Also Thrown Into France
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
HITS MoTHER-IN.LAW
WHEN BABY is GIRL

Boston, Sept. 16.-John Aaronian, of
Watertown, is serving a sixty-day SEN
tence in Jail for assault and battery
on his mother-inlaw, Mrs. Catherin
Onanian. Aaronian's wife had just
given birth to a third daughter. He
wanted son. This led to a discuss
ion in which his mother-in-law took
part, and the discussion led to blows.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
Austrians Lost Heavily.

Vienna. Sept. l7.-EXpla!n' last
nights announcement that the Aus
trians had retired before superior
Russian numbers, the Austrian
wounded declared that for every ten
Russians killed, twenty fresh Rus
SLAMS appeared. Eight thousand
wounded Austrians arrived here Sun
day alone.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
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bills lading, telegraph and long dis
tance telephone messages.
a resolution introduced by Repre-
sentative Hobson to postpone consid-
Grafton of war tax until the Decem-
Der session was voted down.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
Reinforcements for Germans.

Bordeaux, Sept. 1.-THE French
are winning a decisive victory in the
battle of the Aisne, declared Mile
rand and are forcing the Germans
back toward the Meuse river. Enor-
nous German reinforcements are ar
irving.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
Jury Returns Verdict.

This afternoon the jury in the
case of the state VS.. Beatty for ag.
gravated assault upon John Means,
returned verdict of guilty and as
sessed his punishment at six months
in jail.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17

Nish, Sept. lit is admitted that
the Servians were unsuccessful in
their invasion of Alavonia. The army
was recalled when aviators discov-
cred an overwhelming force of Aus.
trians planning to trap them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17

according to opinion here, and are
returning the first line of troops
withdrawn from France. The ruse
of the Russian invasion of Prussia
The Germans weakened
their forces in France and therefore
lost the battle of the Marne.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
Charter Election at cIeburne.

Cleburne, Texas, Sept. 17.-Indica.
tions today were that a dig vot,
would be polled in the charter elec.
ton. If carried. it is rlanned under
the new charter to modernize the
city and expend several hundred
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
General NieIand Killed.

Berlin, Sept. 17.-It is officially re-
ported that General Nieland, Ger
man, was killed leading his troops
in French city street fight.
The Germans are now making a
new kind Of bread of rice, flour, po-
tatoes and starch. 1t is claimed
that the Russians cut off the breasts
of twenty German women.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
A Bio Exposition.

Under the direction of the Wo-
mans Home Companion the ladies'
OF the Broadway Methodist church
will hold better babies contest and
exposition in Ardmore Oct. 90 and
"a. Get ready to enter babies, flow.
ers, art work, etc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
Hindenberq to Western Command.

Copenhagen, Sept. 17.-Berlin dis
patches say that German General
Hindenburg, who routed the Russians
in Prussia. has been summoned to
take command of the division fight.
ing against France.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
Centering Troops Against France

Antwerp, Sept. 1.-THE Germans
are Withdrawing their active forces
in Belgium, sending them into
France. Naval reserves and and
strum are replacing them. The lat
ter hold Brussels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
Italian Reservists Called.

London, Sept 1.-THE Daily Tele-
graphs Paris correspondent says
that the Italian reservists in Paris
have been called out for September
2S. The reservists believe this means
that Italy will enter the war, Other
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
Germans New Plans.

Rome, Sept. 1.-THE Tribune
prints story that the Germans are
adopting a new plan of defensive in
France and offensive against Rus
sia.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
DENY Evacuation of Iieoe.

London, Sept. 17.-Maestricht dis
patches today oeny the reported
evacuation of Liege.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
FAVOR CENTRAL BANK.

Members Of Texas Legislature to
Rush Through Bill for Big Bank.
Austin, Texas. Sept lit is re-
ported that only thirty members OF
the house oppose the central bank
oohar,a ond .ka. 4. 4. A.. =
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
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WEATHER FORECAST.

!: New Orleans, La, Sept. IL
!: The weather forecast for Okla.
!: homa '.or tonight and Frida5 is
}: air
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
SPOT COTTON EIGHT CENTS.

More Than Two Thousand Bales soIc
on Dallas Exchange Today.
Dallas, Texas. Sept. l7.-Middline,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17
ACCEPT FEDERAL MEDIATION.

Cotton Belt Men Agree to Accept Me-
diation and Avert Strike.
st. Louis, Mo, Sept. 1.-THE
threatened Cotton Belt strike has
been averted, the unions accepting
federal mediation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17

Send Troops Back to France.
Petrograd, Sept. 1.-THE Germans
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17

occupy Aylona to safeguard her Ad-
riatic interests.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-17

LONDON, Sept. 17-Reuter dispatches from Hol-
land describe the Germans as strengthening the de-
lenses in German territory as if preparing for French
attack.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-28

MRS. CiALLONER picked up book
AVA and sought to concentrate her
thoughts thereon. But she could not.
She was restless and nervous. An
hour passed. She began to wonder
how in the world she was to get
through this most dreadful of all voy-
ages - storm, wreck, life RATS - any.
thing but this. Suddenly she became
aware of a subducd sound. For a mo.
ment she could not fix it's origin. II
came at intervals. Then she realized
that some one was speaking in the
next room. Was Elida asking for her?
Was she too timid to come In to apollo.
gize? Mrs. Challoner crossed quickly
to the door and threw 1t open. She
was in time to see the rebel guilty
hanging up the telephone receiver.
You will force me to have that
connection cut" she said Jelly.
at was foolish of me not to lock
the door," was the cool retort
Mrs. Challoner rang for the stew
ard. She still stood on the door sill.
"Will you please have the bolt
taken off this door," she said.
The steward looked surprised, but
went to the carpenter, and a moment
later the bolt was unscrewed.
The prisoner sat, book in her
hand, apparently unmoved. The
jailcr was on the verge of tears.
You make 1t very hard for me,
she said.
How about me?" queried Elida, a
sob in her voice.
But your father" began Mrs.
Challoncr.
"Oh, bother father slamming
down the best seller. Fathers an
old goose."
The Chaperone sighed and retired.
Then followed long period of quiet
"a too quiet quiet: uneasiness
| gripped her suspicious soul More
weary hours dragged by Rcstlessly
the Chaperone pushed back the slid
ing windows opening on the deck.
| The noise seemed to startle someone
near by. She looked and beheld the
objectionable young man" in the act
of Withdrawing his head from the ad
joining window. She was too incensed
to speak.
| II didn't promise wouldn't talk to
Ellie" he reminded her quickly.
Passing groups of promenaders
added to the difficulties of the sit
uation. Mrs. Challoner withdrew her
head. and, picking up her book. en-
tered and acCostcd Elida.
I'm sorry" she said, but you COM
pei me 10 intrude. | shall simply
| hare to stay with you
ITS no use in the end, Mrs. Chal-
loner, love Gerald"
| And Gerald, his handsome face
still framed in the window, beamed
with happiness. This was the first
time since their quarrel that he had
heard that statement from the lips he
adorcd.
Mrs. Challoner crossed to the win
dow and slid IL shut, the prisoner of
fering no objection. She smiled with
dreamy happiness. How she had en-
joyed saying those almost forgotten
words. Although she had had no in
tention of saying them just then. with
a glow in her heart and in her lovely
face. she arose.
Lets dress. Mrs. Challoner," she
beamcd, land have just turn or two
on the deck before luncheon"
Surprised and delighted, the other
agreed, and they tramped contented
and unmolested till the bugle called.
Elida chatted brightly during lunch
con, and that afternoon lounged, ap-
parently untroublcd, in her steamer
chair by the side of her chaperone.
At tea time she arose for moment
as the deck steward approached, and,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-28
Soap

not only cleanses thoroughly but invigor.
atcs the scalp and hair. The thick, creamy
lather is soothing and healing. A Harfna
shampoo is a comfort as well as neccss-
ity, especially in hot. dry, dusty weather
Harfina Soap is especially prepared
for the care and treatment of hair and skin.
II is absolutely pure - contains pine tar,
olive oil and almond oil. You know how
wonderfully good these all are for the hair
and skin. Healthy hair and clear. beaut.
iful complexion always follow its use.
Get cake of Harfina from your druggist
today. For a trial size send lc and your
dealers name to Phlo Hay Spec. Co,
Newark. y. J.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-10-23
Mr.. Burnett Saws Wonderful
Treatment Saved his Life
With Few Doses.

Horace Burnett. of Somerset, Ky.
was sufferer from stomach dis.
orders for long time. His condi-
ton became highly serious and be
feared an operation
He took Mayr's Wonderful stom.
ach Remedy aud got swift results.
In letter telling his experience, he
wrOte:--
Your treatment has certainly
helped me wonderfully. took my
nth dose last night and it brought
good results. have one more dose
to take and 1 think I will be well.
Your tonic is wonderful. can eat
anything now that | want to. I can
never get Through thanking you for
your medicine, for l know it saved
my life, for ! have tried all the doc
tors and they said | would have to
be operated on
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-10-23
CHRISTMAS

Every one who likes to give
hand made Christmas presents
and lust can't bother with
them" will find just what they
want at the Methodist Ladies'
Aid Christmas Bazarr. You can
get something for baby, the boy
and girl, the bride, the moth er
and father, grandmother. grand
father. If you have none of these
relatives you surely have friends,
but if you have no friends you
will find something that will
please YOU. Don't forget the
Methodist Ladies' Aid Annual
Bazaar; 1t begins December
fifteenth.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-10-23
Observation-Disclosures
$50 PEOPLE DAILY

Over $50 people succumb to con-
sumption every day In the United States.
Science proves that the germs only
thrive when the system Is weakened from
colds or sickness, overwork, combining
duties or when general weakness exists.
The best physicians point out that
during changing seasons the blood should
be made rich and pure and active by tax
ing SCOTS Emulsion after meals. The cod
liver oil IN SCOTS Emulsion warns the
body by enriching the blood; IL peculiarly
strengthens the lungs and throat, while il
upbuilds the resistive forces of the body
to avoid colds and prevent consumption
II you work Indoors, tire easily, feel
lapguid or nervous, SCOTS Emulsion Is the
most Strengthening food-medicine known.
II is totally free from alcohol or any
Supplying drug. Avoid substitutes.
1872 Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. Nj,
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-10-23
DEATHS.
Gatlif

News was received here Friday
of the sudden death of Mr.. Neil
Gatlilf, of Brumnett, which &C.
CURED at Rockhold due to heart
failure. Mr.. Gatliif was one of
Viii e county's most respecte d
citizens. lie leaves a wife and
several children aud friends 10
mou n their loss.
Mr.. Gatlifl is the father of Mrs
5. II. Jones OF this city.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-10-23
Kentuckian Escapes Operation
By Using Mayr Stomach Remede

Such letters come from all psrts
OF the country. This remedy IL
known everywhere for its remarks
bic results
Nayr's Wonderful Stomach Rem
edy clears the digestive tract of
ihueOid hccretions and poisonous
matter. IL brings swift relief to SUI.
fsrets from ailments of the stomach.
liver aud bowels. Many declare Il
has saved them from dangerous
operations and many are sure It has
saved their lives.
because of the remarkable success
of this remedy there are many inf.
tators, 20 he cautious BE sure it's
MAfRS. Go TO Herndon Drug
Cos, store, Barbourvllle, KY, and
ask about the wonderful results Il
has been accomplishing in cases
they know abUut--or send to Geo.
II. Mayr, Mfg. Chemist. 15l-l58,
Whiting Street, Chicago, ILL.,, for
free book on stomach ailments and
many grateful letters from people
who have been restored. Any drug
gist can tell you it's wonderful re.
suits tAdvt.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-10-23
Big Booster Here

Mr.. James +. Meeker, repres.
enting the Practical Advertising
Co., of Springfield, ILL.,, arrived
in Barbourville Monday to organ
ize the Booster Club for Parker
Mercantile Company, who gives
away a Shetland Pony, Harness
and Cart, five gold watches, four
sets of dishes, a gold ling and
other premiums to the best
boosters. Call at their store and
talk to the big booster any time
this week and get in the game,
it costs nothing to join and big
rewards for little efforts. Now
is the time, don't delay.
Mr.. Meeker, is friend maker
and booster from baskerville
and it will pay you to meet him
at Parker Mercan tile Company's
Booster Store.