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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28
ATOKAMASQNS
COMPLETING
NEW TEMPLE.
AFTER STRUGGLE OF FoRTY-Slx
YEARS, OLDEST LODGE IN OK
LAHoMA SEES COMPLETION OF
PERMANENT BUILDING.

Atoka, Okla, June 27.-After a
successful struggle, extending over a
period of forty six years, most of
which was during the pioneer days,
the Oklahoma Masonic Lodge No. 4
of Atoka is now seeing the compile
ton of its permanent three-story $40
goo brick temple. The building, of
straw brick. with white stone trim
mings. bearing the emblems of the
Royal Arch, the Blue Lodge and the
Commandery, is located within a block
of the Atoka county court house, in
the main business section, on the old
site OF the NJ. f. church, south,
The business rooms on the ground
floor, 90 by 100 feet. and the eleven
office rooms on the second floor, will
be ready for occupancy by July l..
Soon after the completion elaborate
dedicatory ceremonies will be held.
The third floor which will be de-
voted exclusively to Masonic pur-
poses for the four Masonic bodies of
the York Rite. has been built and will
be finished in blue tint, and furnish
ed with leather upholstered furniture
and carpets to harmonic with the
general scheme; the banquet hall and
kitchens. mezzanine floor for music,
steropticon, Red Cross, ante-rooms
and River jordan. The building
throughout will be modernly equipped.
Ten art glass windows with Masonic
emblems will he placed in the front
windows on tie third floor.
The Atoka l03ge, which was or
ganized at Boggy depot in 1868, is the
oldest lodge in Oklahoma, which has
had continuous existence s'nca its
beginning. There were o;her dges
organized in Indian Territory at a
earlier date. but they disbardtd dur NJ
the civil war The Flint l7dge IN
the Cherokee nation was probably the
first to be organized in 'he indian
Territory. Others were organized AZ
an early date at Doaksv!l.a, in the
Choctaw nation, and at ,le old Creek
agency, near Muskogee.
The original organization of the
Atoka chapter was COMPOSED of thir
teen members. who rode across conn
try to Fort Smith in July, 1863, ana
received their charter tNe fOilowln
November. They joined the Indian
Territory Grand Lodge in Isl.
The building of the Atoka temple
has been financed by the Masonic
Temple association of Atoka, the di-
rectors of which are: Louis k0sinsky
president; II. b Downing, vice-pres
ident: John Wiley, treasurer: E. T.
Johnson, secretary; r. NJ. ElEey
George A. Farra, r. E. Long, Johr
Mahnker and J. G. Rails
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Flood at Muskoqee

Muskogee, Okla, June 27-Small
streams throughout Eastern Oklaho-
ma are out of their banks Sunday, and
at Muskogee the Arkansas river, al
ready within four feet of the highest
mark of the season, is rising at the
rate of over three inches an hour, as
the result of a torrential rain that fell
here this morning Within an hour
1.3O inches of rain fell, according to
the government bureau.
The storm was general along the
line of the Midland Valley railroad
from Wichita, Kan, to Fort Smith,
Ark. Wires were tumbled to the
ground by falling trees, but no serious
damage was reported.
Other railroads entering Muskogee
suffered no material loss, although all
feared the numerous treacherOus small
streams which were still rising at a
rapid rate tonight Nearly five hun
dred people who left Sunday morning
over the Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf
for an outing at Spavinaw, returned
Sunday night without mishap.
In Muskogee the storm tied up
street car traffic, Water ran down
Broadway, the citys principal thor
oughfare in places three feet deep.
Near Twelfth street and Broadway the
street resembled a roaring stream,
and a chicken house that had been
washed away, was carried for block.
At Eleventh street and Broadway
water overlooking from the storm
sewers worked underneath the as
phalt paving and the pavement was
lifted three feet in the air. As the
water receded, the pavement settled
back to its natural position. Through
out the city storm sewers were unable
to carry off the water.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28
Pontotoc County

j. L. Ring has returned from Ada,
where he went to look over the elds
there and he will return there this
week. Arrangements are being made
to test out that field within a short
time, and if Pontotoc county has an
oil field, it will soon be determined.
Propositions have been made both to
the McMan and to the Corsicana com
panies to drill tests there The deals
have not been closed, but prospects
are good that they will and ii these
two companies enter the field with
drills, it will soon be known what
Ada can expect in the way of an oil
field.
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Have you q nouee On room you
visa to rent? 1t will cost but thirty
.snrs to rent it--try the want ada
Proper View OF Life,

How intolerable and Incompetent
sible life would be if we only saw the
tapestry at the back, with all its tan.
gled skeins and unintelligible colors,
To anybody with any power of i'm
agination it is a baffiing enigma un'
less he clings to the belief that some
how all this tangle is the back of the
tapestry, and the real pattern which
explains 1t all is on the other side.
The whole progress of the world de-
pends upon people being willing to
work for an end that they will never
see.-Canon Masterman
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

1t will be news to most people that
there is here in England tavern
where smoking is prohibited. The
house is situated in Artillery row.
not a stones throw from Liverpool
street station, and 1t is remarkable
how few Londoners know of London s
only smokeless tavern. 1t was estab-
lished in 1852. The stranger who en-
ters its doors is promptly served with
a pamphlet in which is set forth the
curious rules by which the establish
ment is bound. Rule one puts up
the bar against him who has drunk
unwisely and too well. Rule 2. No
person or party of persons can be
served under any circumstances more
than once, the rule being that he, she
or they las the case may be- must
have left the house at least half an
hour before either are entitled to be
served again. London Mail.
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Thouqht Last Day at Hand.

A family of four, including the
grandfather, we're coming up from
Florida by easy stages, and stopped
over night in Richmond The old
gentleman had reached the border
line OF dotage and had to be pretty
carefully watched. 1t happened that
in the room over his some water was
spilled on the floor. and, leaking
through the thin ceiling, it dripped on
the old mans bed. When his daughter
entered his room in the morning she
found her father sitting bolt upright
in bed. just under the leak, with an
umbrella spread over him. and an ex'
preston of terror on his face. Maria,
Maria" he whispered huskily, the
day OF judgment has come!
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

A regular morning operation of the
bowels puts you in fine shape for the
days work If you miss it you feel
uncomfortable and cannot put vim into
your movements. For all bowel ir-
reguarities HERBINE is the remedy.
1t purifes, strengthens and regulates.
Price soc Sold by Bomar Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

The Maloney-Hamon well in 26-4-3
is shut down at depth of 1850 feet.
The drill is one screw in water sand,
and the water almost fills the hole.
At a depth of $50 feet a fine looking
sand was found, but every sand found
in the drilling has been full of water,
Mr.. Maloney is using his men in the
grain fields, and he will not drill any
deeper until the grain crop is cared
for. The chances are that a deeper
test will be drilled.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

A bilious, hali-sicK feeling, loss of
energy, and constipated bowels can be
relieved with surprising promptness
by using HERBlNE. The first dose
brings improvement a few doses puts
the system in fine. vigorous condition.
Price soc. Sold by Bomar Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

J. l.. Hamon has returned from Enid
and is receiving the congratulations
of his friends upon the outcome of
his trial in the federal court. The
offense alleged against him occurred
when he was busy in building the
Ringing road and in helping to de-
velop the Healdton oil field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

Luther B. Smith, postmaster at Ma
rietta, was here for a few hours yes
terday. He was making vigorous in
quiry concerning the fields, and mani
tested a special interest in the de-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

Surpass Petroleum Company and j.
l.. Hamon have completed their No. 5
in section 1913. The sand was reach
ed at $50 and extended to 1894 feet.
The production is approximately $50
barrels, and is the best well the com
pany has on this lease.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

As soon as some young fellows get
what they think is going to be
steady Job they begin to estimate the
possible number of vacations they VIII
get In a year-Toledo Blade.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

Children that are affected by worms
are pale and sickiy and Liable to con-
tract some fatal disease. WHITES
CREAM VERMIFUGE expels worms
promptly and puts the child on the
road to health. Price 25c per bottle
Sod Dy Bomar Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

Boggs Development company, it is
stated, will begin within a short time
to drill a test in section 6-2-2 on the
w. p. Higgins farm. This location is
directly north of Wildcat Jim and the
drilling will be watched with much
interest
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

McMan- Corsicana Companies are
drilling No. 3 Richards in section g.
As from the gas sand to the oil sand.
The drill is now at depth of $50 feet,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

Duard Oil Company completed its
No at total depth of 1117 feet. The
production is about 100 barrels and
possibly better. The same people are
rigging up on their No. 7.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

Gunsburg & Forman have a rig up
for their No. s on the Westheimer &
Daube farm in section 1O-4-3 An off
set will be drilled to Ardworth No. a.,
which is located in the northwest cor
ner of the Ardworth property.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

Preparations are being made to
shoot the Scivally well in 15-4-3. The
sand found there is hard formation,
and it is believed that shot will
materially increase the production.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28
Notice, Yeomen

We will hold our regular meeting
Monday night, June 2S, at |. o. o. F.
Hall. Business of importance. Be pres
ent. JOEL C. CROSBY,
27-2t Foreman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

Dundee Petroleum Company is
building rig for its No. on the Hap
good lease in section 3-4-3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

J. T. Jackson, former superintendent
for the Mutual Benefit Oil Company, is
transacting business today in Madill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

p. II. Lively, who is at Mineral
Wells, where he will assist Hivick Oil
company to drill test for Ardmore
people, has been notified of the ser
ious illness of his father at Okmul-
gee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

Ardworth Oil Company is rigging up
to drill an Offset to Dundee No. 3.
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OIL and GAS NEWS

velopments that are being made il
the Graham field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-28

Healdton Oil Company has a rig up
for its No in section 1l-4-3.
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ent.
27-2t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-08-14
"Are you hurtT
"Not even any skin off,"

"Not even any skin Off"
Fathers paying the rope down nou
Do yoL c.'hT "'
"Yes, ard I've got it, he answAr0d
Now. wait a couple of minutes
please"
whats the matter?" came her an,.
ious query after several minutes @oh
know you're hurt"
"No. I'm not. Pm dressing"
"Dresslng?"
"Yes. I've been in swimming Now,
Ready2 Hoist away"
He sent up the two packs on the t,rv.
trip, was subsequently rebuked by Low
Gastell and ON the second trim CAM
up himself.
Joy Gnstell looked at him with glow.
ing eyes while her father and Carson
were busy coiling the rope. How
could you cut loose in that splendid
way2" she cried 1T was-it was glo.
rious that's all"
Smoke waved the compliment awav
with II deprecatory hand
81 know all about it," she persisted
Carson told me. You sacrificed vour.
self to save me-"
Nothing Of the sort" Smoke lied
II could see that swimming pool right
under me all the time"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-08-14
Copyright, 1914, by

Big OLAF nodded his head with great
emphasis and spluttered. At last he
got It out.
you d---n chekako," was whnt he
said, but In the saying OF It was nd.
mlration; Il don't know how you done
II, but you dldl'
Smoke and Big Olaf essayed to rise,
aud each helped the other to bis feet.
Smoke found his legs weak under him
aud staggered drunkenly, Big Olaf
t0itered toward him
I'm sorry my dogs Jumped yours"
1T couldn't be helped" Smoke pant
ed back. 81 heard you yen"
Say" Big Olaf went on, with shin.
ing eyes, "that gIrl.-One Id fine girl,
chr
Zone d--d fine girlr Smoke agreed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-08-14

eaten sides instead of sharp angled
rims. At this one place 1t was bridged
by huge mass of pressure hardened
snow that was itself half ice. Even
the bottom Of this mass they could not
see, much less the bottom Of the Gre
vase. Crumbllng and melting. the
bridge threatened imminent collapse.
Looks pretty bad" Carson admitted
with an ominOus head shake.
But we've got to tackle It." Smoke
said 1--WE can't camp here on the ice
all night And there's no other way.
Shorty and explored for mile up. 1t
was in better shape, though, when we
crossed
"Its one at time, and me arst"
Carson took the part coil Of rope from
Smokes hand. you'll have to cast
off. III take the rope and the pick.
Gimme your hand so can slip down
easy"
Slowly and carefully he lowered him
self the several feet to the bridge,
where he stood, making final adjust
ments for the perilous traverse. On
his back was his pack outfit. Around
his neck, resting on his shoulders, he
colled the rope, one end of which was
still fast to bis waist.
"Id give mighty good part Of my
millions right nowfor bridge cOnstr1c-
tlon gang" be said, but his CHEEKY,
whimsical smile beled the words.
The pick and the long stick he used
as an alpenstOck he balanced horizon
tally after the manner of a ropewalk-
er He thrust one foot forward tenta-
lively, drew It back and steeled him
self with a visible physical effort.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-08-14
CHAPTER XIV.
Tho knife and tho Rope.

a. EVERAL minutes passed, in
> which they took stock of the
NH situation and made rapid
strides in learning the art of
sticking to wet and slippery fee. The
lttle man was the 1rst to speak.
"GeeG he said and minute later:
"lf you can dig ia for moment and
slack on the rope | can turn over.
Try It."
Smoke made the effort, then rested
on the rope again. II can do IT," he
said. "leIl me when you're ready.
aud be quick"
about three feet down is holding
Tor my heels Carson said. at won't
take u moment Are you readyr'
Go on!"
IL was hard work to slide down a
yard, turn over and sit up. But 1t was
even harder Tor Smoke TO remain fat.
tened and maintain a position that
trom instant to instant made n greater
call upon his muscles. As II was, he
could feel the almost perceptlble begin.
nlng OF the slip when the rope tight.
ened' and he looked up into his com.
paniOn's face, Smoke noted the yellow
paIlor or sun tau, forsaken by the
blood, aud wondered what his own
complexion was like But when he
saw Carson, with shaking fingers,
rumble for his sheath knife he decld.
ell the end had come. The man was In
a tNnE and was going to cut the rope
Don't m.mlnd m.m-me," the little
mah chattercd. II amt scared. It's
'nly my nerves, gosh dang them. IN
b'b'be all right In minute"
Ana Smoke watched him. doubled
over hls shoulders between his knees,
Sh'verlng and awkward, holding a
sught tension on tho rope with ono
hond, while with tho other he hacked
ana gougcd holes FOR his heels In tho ice.
carson he brcathed up to him.
YOU'RE some bear, some bear"
N'fNA kllu WIS kNdNllN anu
p"'o'uc u never could stand height. A"
carson confessed 1T always did get
me po you mind II stop a minute
ana clear my hcoLl Then IN make
'uose heel holcs deeper 50 | can hcaye
you up"
smokes heart warmed. Look here.
carson; The thing Tor you to do is to
cn' the rope You can never gct me
up' and there's no use both Of US be.
ihg lost You can make It out with
your knife"
You shut upr was tho hurt retort.
Who's running thlsY"
And Smose could not help but see
that anger was a good restorative for
the others nerves, As Tor himself, /,
was the morn pcrvo raeklng strain.
V'ns plastercd AGAINST the ico with
aolhlnS to do but strive to stick on.
A gr0an aud quick cry OF Hold
ong warned him. with face pressed
against the Ice he made supreme
sticking edovt, felt the rope slackeu
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-08-14

S'eoVu UlNbelI WIN Nlaiblo Phys.
ioal Effort.
II wish l was GOt broke" he smiled
up. "lf over | get out Of being a mil.
llonalre this time III never be one
again"
ITS all right" Smoke encouraged.
I've been over II before. Better let
mo try II Grst,"
"And you forty pounds to the
worse" the little man flashed back.
"rll bo all right In a minute. I'm all
right nOw,' us hs foot went out, this
time TO rest carefully and lightly. while
the other foot was brought up and
past.
Very gently and clrcumspectly he
continued ON his way until two.thlrds
OF the distance was covered, Here he
stopped to examine depression he
must cross, at the bottom OF which
was a fresh crack. Smoke, watching,
saw him glance 10 the side and down
Into the creyasse Itself and then begin
q slight swaylng,
Keep your eyes upw Smoke com.
manded sharply "Now 20 onr'
The little man obcycd nor faltered
on the rest ot the Journey. The sun
eroded slope OF the farther edge OF the
crcvassc was slippery but not steep,
aud he worked his way up to mar
row ledge faced about and sat down.
your turn" he called across. "But
lust Keep acomlng, and don't look
down That's what got my goat. Just
keep a'comiug, that's ALL And got a
move ou It's almighty rotten"
balancing his own stick horizontal.
y Smoke essayed the passage. That
the bridge WIS on Us last legs was
patent He felt Jar under foot a
Slight movement OF the mass aud a
heavier jar This was followed by a
single sharp crackle. Behind him he
Anew something was happening IL
tor no other reason he knew II by the
strained, tense face " Carson. From
beneath, THU aud faint. came the mur.
mur ot running water aud Smokea
eyes inyomnmrly waycrcd 10 A
glimpse of tho shimmerlng depths lie
jerecd them back to the way before
| him.
Twothlrds over he came 10 tho de.
PRESTON. The sharp edges ot the
crack, but slightly touched by the sun
showed how recent II was Ills foot
was llftOd 10 make tho step across
when tho crack bcan slowly widen.
lng, at the same tlmc emitting numer.
GUS sharp snaps He made the sten
quickly, increasing tho stride Of Il. but
tho worn nails of his shoe skatcd ON
lhe farther slope ot the depression
Tie fell on his roce and without pause
slipped down aud into the c,ack hls
less hanging clear, his chest supported
Oy tue stick. which no had managed
" twist crosswlsc as he fell
His drst sensation was the NAUSEA
caused by the slckonmg upleap OF his
pulse bis nrt idea was OF surprise
mat he had fallen no farther. Behind
hlm were cracking aud jar and move.
menS TO which tho stick vibrpt,d.
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From beneath. in the heart Of the gla'
cler, came the soft and hollow thunder
Of the dlslodged masses striking bot
tom. And still the bridge, broken
from its farthest support and ruptured
In the middle, held, though the portion
he had crossed tilted downward at a
pitch Of twenty degrees.
He could see Carson, perched on bis
ledge, his feet braced against the melt
ing surface, swiftly recolliug the rope
from his shoulders to bis hand.
"Wait!" he cried. Don't move, or
the whole shooting match will come
DOWN.
He calculated the distance with a
quick glance. took the bandanna from
his neck and tied 1t to the rope and
increased the length by a second ban
danna from his pocket. The rope,
manufactured from sled lashings and
short lengths Of plated rawhide knot
ted together. was both light and
strong. The first cast was lucky as
well as deft, and Smokes fingers
clUtched It. He evidenced q hand
over hand intention Of crawling out Of
the crack. But Carson, who had re-
fastened the rope around his own
waist, stopped him.
Make 1t fast around yourself as
well" he ordered.
"If go I'll take you with me-"
Smoke objected.
The little man became very peremp-
tory.
"You shut up!" he ordered.
"If | ever start going"- Smoke be-
gan.
"Shut upl You amt going to ever
start going. Now do what say
That's right - under the shoulders.
Make 1t fast. Now start. Get a move
on, but easy as you go. III take In
the slack You Just keep a-coming.
That's It Easy, easy"
Smoke was still a dozen feet away
when the final collapse of the bridge
began. Without noise, but in a jerky
way, 1t crumbled an Increasing tilt
"QulckW Carson called, cOlIing in
hand over hand on the slack OF the
rope which Smokes rush gave him.
When the crash came Smokes fin
gers we're clawing into the hard face
OF the wall of the creyasse, while his
body dragged back with the falling
bridge. Carson, sitting up feet wide
apart and brnced, was heavlng on the
rope. This effort swung Smoke in to
the side OF the wall, but It jerked Car
son out OF his niche, Like a cat he
faced about, cIawihg wildly for hold
on the ice and slipping down. Be.
meath him, with forty feet Of taut rope
between them, Smoke was clawing
Just rs wildly, and ere the thunder
from below announced the arrival OF
the bridge both men had come to rest.
Carson had achieved this first and the
several pounds OF pull he was able to
put on the rope had helped to bring
Smoke to n stop.
Each lay in shallow niche, but
Smokes was 40 shallow that, tense
with the strain Of the hattening ant
sticking, nevertheless he would hnv,
slid on had 1t not been for the sllght
assistance he took from the rope, III
was on the verge Of bulge and coulC
not see beneath him.
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Continued neIt Saturday.
SWEDISH sTEANIER AsnonE

., London, Aug. l3.-Dnven ashore on
W. y. skJerries islands 60 miles west Of
a. liverpool the Swedish steamer Kiruna
u. Is Rard aground today and will probab-
y oe a total wreck. The Kiruna was
Su an, route from Philadelphia TO Stock.
sSsn: sSs IL is steamer Of 4.6ss tons
900 ieet long and Of l5 foot beam.
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.fe It's one or

loose with the Jackknife It's one or
both Of US. Get thatT
wait! For Gods sake, waltv Car
son screamed down. "You can't do
that! Give me a chance to get you
out. Be calm, old horse. Well make
the turn. You'll see I'm going 10 dig
holes thatll lift a house and barn."
Smoke made no reply. Slowly and
gently, fascinated by the sight, be
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CHAPTER XIV.
The STARVING Tribe.

T&HE way led steeply up through
n deep, powdery snow that was
unmarried by sled track Or
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