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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-15
Parcel Post 10 Blame.


The success Of the parcel post ard
the recent express rate reduction by
the interstate commerce commits
sion are held directly responsible for
the company's retirement from busi-
ness after sixty years of contnuous
operation over some of the leadina
railroads of the country.>
Earnings fer the five months OF
the fiscal yeg so far reported SHOW
ed steady declines, with a deficit Of
$32 600 for November.
Holiday business was fairly goct
but earnings continued to dwinjle
until sCme of more influential;
interests became outspoken for
liquidation.
The late Thomas c. Plat and his
family for years were the dominant
interests in United States Express.
Their control was SO complete thai
they succeeded in wardng off num-
erous demands and protests on tHe
part of minority interests, and for
many years the public knew virtually
nothing of the affairs of the CON-
pany, no meeting of the stockholders
having been held in more than fifjy
years.
There We're outstanding 100000
shares of the United States Express
stock and these are in comparative
ly few hands The hartman estate
is believed to hold over one-fifyh,
which the late i. r. Hartman ac-
quired from the American and AG-
ans Express companies at an out
lay of about $2,25OOOO The Platt
interests are said TO be relatively
small
The express company at enc time.
had contracts covering $4,000 miles
In part these contracts have expired,
but the remaining ones are said 81
be of potential value and it is as
sumed that they will be transferred
to one of the company's former
competitors, probably the Wells
Fargo company, in which the Harri-
man interests have large holdings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-15
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-15

DE WITS HANDMADE SC CIGAR.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
THE public
RnRIunT nInn nIIIM
AGAINSI FIRE KUN
Avenue Theatre Owners
Will Brace Menacing
Metallic Top
HIGH PENALTY FOR
DESTROYING STREETS

At the meeting OF the Directors Of
the Street and Sewer Department this
morning, Street Commissioner Pier
son said property owners on both
sides of the Avenue Theatre we're COM
plaining because the sidewalk Is rop-
ed off and that this interfered with
their Christmas business.
Building Inspector Anderson ex-
plained that the sidewalk was roped
on because a piece Of the ornamental
termination of the pinnacle on the
burned theatre was out Of plumb, ana
in danger Of falling.
After discussion agents for the
owners OF the theatre agreed to brace
the piece so the ropes can be re-
moved which will likely be done
some time today.
A resolution providing for a pen
atty for the injuring or destroying OF
street pavements, curbs, cutters, cast
ings. etc, in the city was introduced
and given first and second reading
Punishment under the ordinance Is
| from 81 TO $40.
A communication was received from
Mayor Harrison W. Howell, stating
his approval Of the resolution recently
PASSED by the board. providing for the
widening Of Grant avenue, between
Eighth and Ninth streets, and Bayard
avenue, between Ninth and Eighteenth
streets. TO form boulevard for that
portion OF the city. The communities
ton was filed.
A request Of the Diamond state
Telephone Company for transfer Of
poles on the Boulevard TO the police
commission was denied for the pres
ent. and the secretary was directed q
/ take up the matter with tho Board o
b Police Commissioners and other pole
on the Boulevard utilized for polic'
wires.
|. The following payrolls we're passed
=, Carts, S1.13i11; labor, S2,49O.2l; quar-
.. terly, 1915; engineer monthly
b 1929 30: general monthly, s926.66.
5. The bank balances were; Current
{ SS.93417; special. 81 .263.72; sewer ex
!, tension fund. S13.s2S.70.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
CITY Church feeds
MANY HUNGRY MEN
IobleSS LaborerS Crowd St,
Andrews Basement for
Morning Meal
Will CONTINUE
THE CHARITY

An experiment in practical Christi
anity has been inaugurated by the
Rev. r. W. Trapneli. rector OF St.
Andrews Protestant Episcopal
Church. who is serving breakfast to
johless, homeless and penniless men
IN the basement OF the church.
This morning 100 poverty stricken
men we're the rector's guests from 7
until $50 o'clock. and number we're
turned away because Of lack OF pro-
vision. However, Mr.. Trapnell and
members OF the church associated
with him, arc arranging to care for
all In the future. This morning the
men we're served with hot coffee
rolls, butter and scrapple. Everyone
did full Justice to his meal. While
men IN many walks OF life we're rep
resented in the throng which crowded
tho church basement. the majority
we're mechanics and laborers who are
out OF employment.
Mr.. Trapnell and hiB parish work
erB have commenced feeding the mel
because OF repeated appeals for foo
from men who have gone from hous
TO house These men are noithe
tramps, hoboes nor beggars, bu
laborers unable to obtain work, an
are forced to beg TO prevent starva
ton. Funds for the breakfasts
which Will be continued for the mex
two weeks, come from the parisl
money set aside TO aid the poor.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
CITY ESTABLISHES
new mail Record

As slipping point for mail matter,
this city yesterday established a record,
the total humber of pieces of mail mat
ter sent out being more than one hun
bred thousand.
The parcel post packages leaving here
numbered 22O0. The number of incom-
ING pieces Of mail was almost as large
and despite this The local postoilice was
cleared Of all mail al an carly hour last
evening.
Postmaster English today announced
that with the addition OF the ten deliv.
cry wagons used in the parcel post lie
partment yesterday. and the placing OF
q large automobile truck and two hors,
team in connection with the usual mai
wagons, ali shipments We're dispatched
with a rupidity that WAS surprising.
Two large truck loads Of mail matter
were sent down the State on the Della
ware railroad trains during the day
This morning the mail trains down tn
4 Peninsula were loaded with sacks %
mail sent from this city.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
CHRISTMAS DANCES.

Members Of the various dancing
classes OF Miss Kate McClafferty's
studio. have arranged a number OF
dances TO take place during the holi-
DAYS. and everything points to a jolly
GOOD time by way Of celebrating
Christmas. The first Of these dances
will be given by the married couples
class. which meets every other Satur-
day night. and will be held on Satur-
day evening, December 26.
The Friday Night Cotillion Club VIII
give their holiday dance on next Wed
nesday night 20 which a large num-
Der of friends have also been invited
The committee in charge Of this dance
includes Edward Phillips, Rober
Cooke. Charles Warner and James
Stirling. In addition to the dancing
, number of attractive Christmas feat
ures arc promised.
A New Years dance will be held b.
/ the Friends School Junior Cottillion
! for which number Of attractive feat
ures arc being planned.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
HUULOCK Stores OFFER
BARGAINS IN TURKEYS

James A. Hurlock, one Of the leading
and most popular grocers in this city,
whose three stores are known for their
reasonable prices, is anxious that THE
EVENING JOURNAL inform its readers
of a typographical error which occurred
in an advertisement yesterday. 1t is
in regard to "Pmc Lard which was ad-
vertised at Ice a pound, and should have
read, "PorlS Loin' at l6c pound. pure
LARD is selling at two pounds for 25c.
Il is desired TO get this correction before
the buying public, so that the prices
that should have been announced can b'
learned.
Another speciality attracting the pub
lies attention at the llurlock stores
large shipment OF specially fed an
dressed turkeys which are offered q
25c a pound
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
$40 FINE ON HIM FOR
CURSING Police OFFICER

Withdrawing HIS plea OF not guilty
and substituting a plea Of guilty to
the charge OF disordorly conduct In
City Court today, Martin Cottingham,
was fined $40 and costs. The defen-
dant pleaded guilty TO cursing Pa
troiman Morrow near Third and Mar
ket streets.
Cottingham, who was represented
by James Salisbury, was scathingly
arraigned by Judge Churchman, be-
cause Of his police record. Tho de-
PENDANT is declared to have lift a man
with pair OF brass knucklea re-
Gently.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES AT
PEOPLES SETTLEMENT

This afternoon will see the opening
of the holiday festivities at the Peo-
pies Settlement to continue until
January 1. There will be singing Of
Christmas carols and folk dancing by
the children this afternoon, and to-
morrow morning Santa Claus will
distribute gifts to the children Of the
kindergarten. The remaindre Of the
holiday program is:
Wednesday evening, o'clock, pre-
sentation of play. "A Christmas Re-
union" and moving pictures.
Friday. Christmas Day, open house
Saturday afternoon, doll party for
the little girls.
Tuesday evening, December 2s, sen
Tor dance
Wednesday afternoon. December 80
at 2.3O o'clock, Punch and Judy show
and repetition of Christmas play.
Thursday afternoon, December 81
AT 3 o'clock, Mothers Club Christina
party.
Friday, New Years Day, reception
in afternoon and evening, with
dance.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
Slipped" Price FOR
HIS SUNDAY Drink
Agent For Police Traps
Illegal Seller With
Marked Coin
IAIL SENTENCE
AND FINE IMPOSED

That whiskey is liquor and liquor is
whiskey was proved in City Court this
morning during tho trial of Reid
Thomas. colored, charged with the A.
legal sale of liquor, when Andrew Full
Ter, also colored, and the prosecuting
witness, took a pleasant drink out Of
half-pint bottle and solemly commcntCd'
THAT'S whiskey."
Acting for the police, Fuller went to
Thomas house, No. lll6 French street
last Sunday and purchased half-pint
bottle of whiskey from the defendant
Tor 80 cents, according to the testimony
Sergeant Massey was called by the
State and testified that he marked n
quarter and iivecent piece and gave
them to Fuller. The officer declared the
same money was later found on the de-
PENDANT.
Captain Evans testified as to the
money being marked.
The defense conducted by James
Salisbury, was novel. Thomas con
fessed that Fuller had secured thu
whiskey from him, but said Fulle
"slipped the money into his pocket.
Annie Barry was called by the DE
PENDANT but her testimony was worth
less as she declared she could no
hear the men talking, although u
the room with them.
Fuller was recalled by the State an
asserted that Thomas is an escape
convict from Raleigh, n. G. Thomas
according to Fuller. was sentenced I
two years, served six months or IN
term and then escaped The defen
dant denied this.
Thomas was sentenced to on
month in the workhouse and fine
800 by the court.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
KIDDIES Gifts Pile
UP At Police station

Matrons' quarters at the police sta
ton assumed a holiday attire this
morning when hundreds OF pounds Of
candies. apples and oranges, nuts and
hundreds of pairs Of stockings were
delivered there. These will be pack
cd in bags this afternoon and tomor-
row.
The trimming Of the 17-foot Christ
mas tree erected yesterday in the Po-
lice Court will be started this after
noon by City Linemen James and
David Gray. The Woolworth store
and the United Five and Ten Cent
Stores contributed decorations for the
Christmas tree.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
IArr az or xMAs rREEs.

A carload Of balsam fir Christmas
trees, assigned TO George w. Pierce and
sons, arrived To-Day NJ noon. INC teef
should have reached this city last Sat
urday. Mr. Pierce has secured space At
Fourth aud Orange streets and will sell
the trees very cheap owing to the late
arrival
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
HOPKINS THEATRE.

John o. Hopkins has secured Tor Tue
holiday attraction at Hopkins Thea
tire. J. Leuber Hill and the Darktown
Follles. with IS people, which includes
such famous colored stars as Eyon
Robinson. Dink Stewart, Edward
Goodbar Sally Byrd. Ethel Williams,
Al Stewart Carrie Purnell spd John
mic Peters, the originator of the Texas
tommie and turkey trot.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
FURNISHES MORE BAIL.

Roland i. Brennan, who was held un-
der $4,000 bail by Judge Edward G.
Bradford i'm the United States District
Court last Saturday on charge OF H.
LEGAL use of the mails and who was held
under $500 bail on two other indict-
nents was in court today, accompanied
by James Salisbury, his counsel and the
additional bail bond of $1,000 was enter
ed. This was furnished by survey
company. Brennan is now under S5,VOU
hail 20 await the outcome OF the near
ings fixed for January 10.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22

Thayer. George r. Townsend CO.,
John d. Thompson. Jr.. Charles H..
TenWeeges, Frank Turner, Leon
Walker, DR.. Victor ID. Washburn, J..
S. Wilson, Nathan Z. Williams, +. ].
Williams. John =. Walker. William p.
White, Peter r. Wright. Gilpin $.
Woodward. Wilson Hardware Co..
A. ID. Warner. James Watson, Irving
Warner and T. w. Wilson.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
REpoRT on DEFECTIVE SQUAD.

Al the meeting Of the Police Com
mission this afternoon Chief Of Police
Black will submit a report on the APP
pointment Of the detective squad au-
thorized by the commissioners some
time ago. The appointees who were
named by the chief are said to have
undergone an examination some time
ago
Evening journal., 1914-12-22

This is a picture Of French soldiers
on the march in northern France.
The infantry IS accompanied by pack
animals. It is supposed that this
picture was taken not far from the
lines Of the allies and that the troops
we're on the march to another part
OF the front for an attack. Tho caption
permitted by the censor to come
through simply states that the troops
are on the march in northern Franco
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
MRS. CATHERINE A. KEEN DEAD.

Mrs. Catherine A. Keen, aged 80, WI
dow Of James II. Keen, Of No. 1907
Clayton street, died yesterday. Her
/ funeral will be held on Thursday from
tho home Of her son-in-law, with inter-
ment in Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
TIN PALS AT STAFFORD
FOR BELGIAN FUND,

Twenty four tin pals have been sent
by the Women's Belgian Relief Commit
tee TO Seaford, where a ten-cent collec'
ton viii be taken this week for the fund
to buy food for the starving Belgians
The people Of Scaford requested tn'
use of the pals. The committee would
be glad to loan the pals to any othel
town in the State that desires 70 TAX
a ten.cent collection from its resident
for the Belgian fund
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
HOME FROM COLLEGE.

The Misses Hazel and Marguerite Ar
mentrout arrived home yesterday, the
former from Wilson College and the lat
ter from the University Of Pennsylvania,
to spend the holidays with their parents,
the Rev and Mrs. 7. S. Armentrout OF
Greenville.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
CIGARS FOR TRENDS.

Tax Collector William Tinsman, OF
Christiana hundred, passed around box
OF cigars among the members Of the
Lew Court and rouuiy officials today
Il was a Christmas treat.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
RuRNS AM COALEY WIN.

In the pocket billiard tournament
at Browns parlors last night, Burns
defeated Allen 100 to IS in Glass A.
Coaley won from Brown, 100 to os
in Blass b.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22

Miss Alice Madeline Smith, daughter
OF Or. and Mrs Willard 10. Smith,
comes home today from Syracuse
University, for the Christmas holidays.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
HOLIDAY BOXES

NuI III hhha NANAtN~~
charge.
Open Evenings until 2.
Everything for
MEN AND BOYS.
little Boys Suits, $3.50 70 el2'
Boys Overcoats, 81 to SIS.
Boys Mackinaws, 81 to 81.
Boys' Reefers, 81 to $40.
Bows Rainooats, IS and -.
BIG LINE
House Coats, $3.50 10 els.
Bath Robes. $3.50 70 Slb-
Dressing Gowns, IS 20 $40.
NEW SILK GOODS.
silk Ties, 25c to Sl.50
Knitted Ties, SOC to $50
Silk Sox. Doc 20 $3.50.
aas,r. -. ~. 40 IN - ~
silk FrFfift7t Va."v ~ -
Watches for Boys with every -
and $40 cash sale In Short PanAa,
sizes 2 l-2 to IL years. Of Cloth
ing. Hats, Shoes and Furnishings,
MULLINS BIG HOME STORE
sth q Market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-04

government is much concerned over the
reported murder of Gustave Bauch and
Clemente Vergara, both American citi-
zens, the one by constitutionalists and
the other by Mexican federals. De-
mands for information in each case
have gone forth from the state depart
ment. 1t is expected also that mes
sages will be presented by American
consular agents to General Carranza
making representations on behalf OF
Spanish subjects. George c. Carothers
is expected to discuss this with General
Carranza today on behalf Of the state
department.
Secretary Bryan had an engagement
to appear before the house committee
on, foreign affairs today. His frank
ness with members of the senate COM
mittee on foreign relations has prevent
ed agitation of the Mexican question
in the open senate. Many Republicans
in the house have been making
speeches lately attacking the admins
tratfon's Mexican policy and calling for
inform alton Secretary Bryan hopes to
satisfy that request today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-04
new KANSAS ROAD.
Million Dollar Line Appropriation by
State Charter Board.

| The state charter board in session
at the state house today granted a
charter to the Olathe, Winfield &
Arkansas Valley Railway company,
with headquarters located at VIM
field. The plan of the new road as
advanced to the charter board in
cludes the construction of a road from
Olathe through the counties of john
son, Miami, Franklin, Anderson. Cof-
fey, Woodson, Greenwood, Elk. But
Ter and Cowley, or distance of IT'S
miles.
The inc operators include J. w.
Gettel of Enid, Ok; J. E. Jones of
Atlanta, Kan; w. A. Powell, Enid, F.
A. Nickel, Enid; p. E. Wiles. Lamont,
Ok; P. H. Guy. Winfield. Kan; P.
H. Albright. Winfield; w. H. Perry.
Winfield, and G. NJ. Wallace of Win
field.
The new railway will be capitalized
at one million dollars to be divided
into 10000 shares at $40 each.
Other charters granted today:
To Jewell County Mutual Telephone
company, Mankato; capital $4,000.
C. M. Condor Mercantile company,
Oswego. Kan: decrease capital $780,
900. to, $4,000.
Foley Railway Printing company,
4 Parsons, decrease capital $4,000 to $10,-
O00
Maple Grove-Olive Springs Telephone
company, Roxburg. capital $685..
Chase Investment and Building as
ISOLATION. Chase. capital $4,000.
| Superior Cleaning and Dying COM
pany, Kansas City. capital $4,000.
| Manglesdorf Improvement company,
Atchison, capital $4,000.
Wichita Oil and Gas company, Wich-
ita. capital $4,000.
Spencer Newlands Coal company.
Pittsburg, capital $4,000.
Burr Oak Mill and Elevator company,
Burr Oak. capital $4,000.
| Severy State bank, Severy, decrease
capital, $25, 600 to $4,000.
! Farmers Grain and Mercantile COM
pany, Penalosa, increase capital 5000
to $4,000.
Young Clothing company, Junction
! City. decrease capital from $4,000 to
$4,000.
Kiowa Drug company, Kiowa, in
| crease capital $4,000 to $4,000.
| Farmers Mutual Telephone company,
Elmdale. capital $4,000.
| Horwitz Schoenbrun Mercantile COM
pany. lola, decrease capital $4,000 to
81, 200.
| Elyria Farmers Elevator association,
| Elyria, capital 5000.
| Octo Oil company, Pittsburg, capital
$25O.oOO
Interstate Operators Coal company,
! Pittsburg. capital $4,000.
| Hutchinson Produce company Hutch
| inson, capital $35. 900.
| Sites Tailoring company, Wichita,
capital 5000.
| Mcvicar-Howard-M illhause Clothing
company, Wichita, capital $4,000.
| Broadway Theater company, Pitts
burg. capital $1,000.
! Anderson-SnyderF Furniture and Auc-
ton company, Hutchinson, capital &c.,
0O0
Riverside Western Oil cOmpany
| Pittsburg, capital $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-04
<. & |. OF S. PROGRAM.
1t Was Greatly Enjoyed-Band Fur
nished Music.

Those who were present at the
open entertainment given by the
knights and Ladies of Security.
lodge No. /, at their hall, 7O3 Kansas
avenue, were entertained by a pro-
gram which was above the ordinary
ones generally given at affairs of
this kind.
The knights and Ladies band
played a number of selections, which
were well received and in reality they
were good. This band. since it has
organized, has become one of To-
peka's most popular bands. Profess
sOr c. c. ROgan, leader Of the band,
has worked hard since he has had
charge of the organization to place it
in a favorable light before the pub
lie. 1t is no more than fair that he
should be given credit for this, and
the band be given the credit of being
able to pull off some mighty good con-
certs.
This organization proved that it
was one of the most popular bands in
Topeka last summer. Mr.. Rogan says
that the band is going to be in shape
to give some concerts this summer
that will be even better than those
last summer. And Mr.. Rogan is the
type. of band leader who promises
nothing unless he can deliver the
goods.
In addition to the selections played
by the band there were quite a lot of
other numbers on the program which
Shafer and Edith McNown gave read
ings that were good. C. S. Alexander
sang vocal SOLO. Guy Snyder
played a cornet solo that was above
the average. Miss Viva Winner sang
a vocal solo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-04

were retired after the first round to
tho police station.
Ine minister. who ID associated with
the Helping Hand institute. Received q
badly battered nose and his spectacles
were broken The baseball player suf-
fered only from fractured feelinxs.
Both told their stories as they were
being booked at the station
Il was talking with another man
about what good fellow Mayor Jost
is, /" said Crisp. .sReam butted in when
I said Jost was the best mayor we ever
had. He began talking commission
form OF government.
You're a liar said he.
Just couldn't help hitting him-right
in the nose.''
The Rev. Mr.. Ream denied using
profanity.
I'm minister of the gospel and
never curse" he told the booking SER
geant The assault was unprovoked. IS
Mr.. Ream was released on his per:
sonal bond: Crisp on $26.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-04
CROSS, FEVERISH, SICK cHILDREN
NEED CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS"

the foul waste, sour bile and fefment-
ing food, clogged in the bowels, passes
out of the system and you have q well
and playful child again. All children
love this harmless fruit laxative and it
never fails to effect a good inside
cleansing. Directions for babies, chill
dren of all ages and grown-ups are
plainly on each bottle.
|. Mother, keep 1t handy in your home.
A little given today saves a sick child
tomorrow, but get the genuine. Ask
your druggist for a so cent bottle of
look and see that it is made by the
California Fig Syrup Company" We
Make no cheaper size. Don't be fooled.
ADV.