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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
DEMAND OR SPECULATION?
UNABLE TO SAY WHICH

Washington, Feb 10.-Further de.
velopment of the governments effort
to determine causes for the rise in
wheat prices were discussed by justice
department officials today, in connec.
tion by District Attorney Clyne OF
Chicago, that an inquiry into future
dealings in New York be undertaken
to supplement such an investigation
in Chicago. 1t was said Mr.. Clyne
pointed out it was practically impossi-
BILE to discover whether the wheat
rise was due to real demand or specu.
lation, unless the government obtain
ed specific figures.
Difficulty in compiling such Stats
tics is recognized here. Figures show
ing actual exports through New York
come as routine to the commerce de-
partment, but much of that wheat
might have been bought originally for
speculation, then sold when prices
reached attractive heights.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
LARGEST WARSHIP TO BE
BUILT HERE TO BE LAUNCHED

Newport News, Va, Feb. 10.-The
battleship Pennsylvania now under
construction at the plant of the
Newport News Ship Building and Dry
Dock company will be launched
March 10. according to announcement
made at the local office of the COM
pany today. Announcement was also
made that Miss Elizabeth Kolb of
Germantown, Pa, has been selected
by Secretary of the Navy Josephus
Daniels to christen the new ship.
Because she is the largest war
ship ever constructed in this coun-
try being $1,000 tons displacement.
the launching of the Pennsylvania
will be watched with interest in ma
val and shipbuilding circles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
CONTESTANTS
ENTHUSIASTIC
IN THEIR WORK
TODAY MARKS CLOSING PERIOD
OF GREAT BONUS oFFER-OUT-
SIDE CANDIDATES ARE ACTIVE.
INTEREST RUNS HIGH.

Today is the closing period of the
first great bonus offer of the contest
Activity, interest and enthusiasm are
the marked characteristics of the lead
ing contestants. Serious determine
tiOn is being shown at this time to
make this period a determining point
in the great campaign. The mails are
bringing in letters from contestants in
the outside districts containing sub
scriptions constituting their clubs, and
many of the city contestants from the
various districts have already called
at the contest office and handed in
their clubs, and are strenuously en-
deayoring to make up further clubs
by their work this afternoon.
During this period the contest man
ager has tried to emphasize the i'm
pcrtance of this period and the mo-
mentum which it gives to the success
of the contestant, and as an evidence
VI tle ldltH eh.clldlleu ny Ine Con
testants in the statements of the man
ager, every contestant has put forth
her best efforts in taking advantage
of the great offer for votes.
That the contestants are showing
their interest and confidence in the
contest and the fairness with which it
is being conducted is a matter of pride
to the paper, and perhaps no contest
has ever been conducted by the paper
which has elected greater co-opera-
tion of contestants, and a more gener-
GUS patronage from the friends of the
contestants and the Ardmoreite.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
SISTERS GET $4,000 FROM
MAN THEY FED WHILE ILL

Chicago, Feb. 10.-Word was re-
ceived by Mrs. Jenny Wolf and Miss
Bessie Gordon, sisters, today that they
had been bequeathed $4,000 by a
young man who, i'll and hungry, knock
ed at their door four years ago and
asked for food
William Pepper, son of a Prague,
Bohemia, art dealer was the man they
befriended He told Mrs. Wolf and
her sister he was too proud to permit
his people to know of his condition. He
was given clothing, shelter and med
ical attention. In 1911 he returned
to Bohemia, advising the sisters that
when he died, he would remember
them in his will"
The sisters were notified of the be-
quest through Chicago attorneys COM
missioned by an attorney in Prague,
to find them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
NOTED VISITOR COMING
M. M. Wood Was First Aerial Post
master in United States.


NJ. NJ. Wood who was the first man
to be commissioned by the federal
government to carry mail in an aero
plane, will be at the high school audi
torium tomorrow night. He will be
heard in a scientific lecture that will
be replete with useful information,
While his talk will be along lines of
modern science, he will use terms and
make illustrations that will make his
subject clear to the unscientific think
ers among the people.
The local committee who has put the
series of entertainments at the audi
torium this year, are to be congratu-
lated upon their splendid selections.
Every number this year has been of
a high class. The Cathedral Choir,
which was here a few nights ago, was
as fine an entertainment as the city
ever had and by the cooperation OF
the committee it was brought at a
price very reasonable.
The entertainment tomorrow night
will be one of intense interest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
WARNING SENT
BOTH ENGLAND
AND GERMANY
EMPHATIC NOTE SENT TO ENG
LAND ABOUT USE OF AMERICAN
FLAG AND GERMANY WARNED
NOT TO DESTROY U. S. VESSEL.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 1.-THE
United States has warned Great Brit
ain that the general use of the Amer
ican flag will have grave consequences
and warned Germany that the destruc-
tion of any American vessel will lead
to serious complications.
These emphatic notes were sent last
night. 1t was not known until today
how sharp and strong they were. Ger
many was informed that friendly rela-
tions might be broken.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
OIL BILL APPROVED
Opposition Will Seek Remedy by
Means of Writ Of Prohibition

Means of Writ of Prohibition
At about 9:35 this morning Cover.
nor Williams approved the oil conser.
vation bill passed by the Legislature,
and it Immediately became law. The
bill carried the emergency and is in
effect at this time.
The corporation commission, it is
asserted, will call a meeting of pro-
ducers and confer with those whom
the bill is designed to protect before
any orders are made. This means the
commission will be cautious in the
steps it takes and will use every effort
to be reasonable in its orders.
The statement is made by those
who oppose the bill, that writ of pro-
hibition attacking the constitutionali-
ty of the law will be filed in the SUI
preme court at once for the purpose of
attempting to prohibit the commission
from making any orders under the new
law. The writ in all probability will
be made Immediately returnable and
the questions of law involved will be
brought to an early test.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
CHANGE TAC-
TICS ON SHIP
PURCHASE BILL
ADM INISTRATlON DROPS FIGHT
IN SENATE-GoRE BILL WILL
BE INTRODUCED IN HOUSE AND
BROUGHT TO SENATE.

Washington, ID. c., Feb. 11.-At a
conference between President Wilson
and the leaders, a complete change in
the ship purchase program was made
today.
Because of the republican success
in forcing a recess last night, the SEN
ate fight will be dropped.
Meanwhile, the Gore bill safeguard
ing neutrality, will be introduced in
the house as an amendment to the
Weeks bill, thus bringing again the
ship purchase question before the SEN
ate
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
WANT THREE-cENT FARE.
More Than 800 Railroad Men Attend
Meeting.

Oklahoma City, Feb. 1O.-More than
500 railroad men attended the meet
ing held in this city today by en-
ployes of Oklahoma railroads. The
men met to prepare a campaign for
restoration of Sc rates for passenger
fares. Ed L. Hall of Sapulpa was
chairman of the meeting. Lack Of
prosperity of the railroads under
present conditions was given by the
employees as the reason for the
movement to use their influence in
behalf of better opportunity for the
railroads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
Decisive Battle Near.

London, Feb. 11.-Under midwin-
ter conditions the Russian and Aus
tro-German armies are fighting an
other series of battles for possession
of the Carpathian passes, which will
decide whether the Russian troops
will commence another invasion of
Hungary or be compelled to evacuate
part of Galicia, as they have done
Bukowina.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
Services at the Christian Church

A very interesting service and Bible
study was held at the First Christian
church last night. This is the begin
ming O ia series of meetings that will
be conducted at the church for some
time, Every one is cordially invited
to attend these meetings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
GAS ASSOCIATION FORMED.
Representatives of Nearly All Large
COMPANIES lake Part.

Tulsa, Okla, Feb. 10-The Natural
Gas association of Oklahoma was
formed at meeting here today of
representatives of nearly all the
large natural gas companies oper-
ating in the state. The object of the
association, according to the pro-
moters, is to promote friendly rela-
tions between consumer and distribu-
tors of natural gas, to eliminate dan
ger of accidents from carelessness
and ignorance, the advancement of
scientific and practical knowledge in
all matters relating to construction
and management of natural gas prop
critics and to promote a spirit of fra
ternity between employees, natural
gas companies and employers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
Germans Attack in Snow.

Berne, Switzerland, Feb. 1.-Two
hundred Germans in Alsace, near the
Swiss frontier, covered themselves
with white sheets, becoming practi-
cally invisible in the snow. They
then crawled TO the French trenches
Wednesday night and were cutting
the wires before they were discover
ed. The French then killed half OF
them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
Heavy losses in Arqonne.

Paris, Feb. 11.-An official state
ment says that in northern France
and Belgium yesterday the aviators
in both sides made several expedi-
tions. Many bombs were dropped in
side the French lines. All, however
missed their mark.
In the Argonne district, both the
French and Germans suffered serious
losses in violent trench attacks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
GERMAN EMPEROR DEPRESSED
OVER THE HEAVY LOSS Of LIFE

Kaiser Said to Have Ordered Fighting Before Warsaw
Transferred to Some Point Where the Russians Are
Not So Strongly Entrenched- Berlin is Awaiting
News of Another Great German Victory Against
the Russans-Petrograd Says Germans Have Evac-
uated LOdz, which they Hailed as a Great Victory
in December, Moving Supplies to Kalscz and Con-
structng Powerful Trenches-German War Cores
pondent Says Russian Fighting Spirit in Carpathi-
ans Has Been BrOken-French Take Hill of NOtre
Dame de Loretta after Several Weeks Battle-Car-
go of the Wihemina Seized by the British.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
AGAINST NlNE-JuROR BILL.
Committee Reports Unfavorably on
Bill.

Austin, Tex, Feb. 1.-THE COM
mittee has reported unfavorably the
senate bill restricting the rate of
interest on all bank loans to eight
per cent and also the nine juror bill.
The committee favorably reported the
house bill eXempting game wardens
and fire marshals from the anti-pass
law.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
Constable Fined.

Purcell, Okla, Feb. 10.-Constable
w. c. Cocks and three companions
from Purcell were arrested late Mon
day near Dibble charged with dis
turbing the peace. The four were
fined and allowed to proceed to
Purcell
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
"BLAcK POPE" ELECTED.
Father Boochowsky Elected General
Of Jesuit Society Today.

Rome, Feb. 11.-Father l.. S. Booch-
owsky was today elected general of
the Jesuit society. He will be known
as the BLACK Pope" His predecessor
died few hours after Pope Plus last
summer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
SALOON MAN KILLED.
Jack Sakelaris Killed in Temple by
John Demouz,

Temple, Tex, Feb. 11--Jack SAX
ellaris, a saloonkeeper, was shot
and killed here this morning. A
woman was also shot in the leg, at
the same time.
John Demouz, who is charged with
the shooting, was seriously wounded
by Sakellaris.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11

About twenty couples enjoyed a
masked ball given by the ladies to the
members of the Knights of Pythias
club last night. Lowenstein's orches-
ira furnished the music and lunch
was served.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
JOHNSON GOES TO CUBA. ,
Black Fighter Will Sail from Cuba
to Tampico, Mexico.

Barbados, Feb. 11,-Jack Johnson
sailed yesterday for Cuba. 1t is said
he will then go to Tampico
He was sued here for violation of
contract in the case of a chartered
steamer Acting as his own lawyer.
he won his case against the govern
ments chief counsel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
PANAMA CANAL
BRINGS LOWER
FREIGHT RATE
TRANSCONTlNENTAL RAILROADS
LOWER SEABoARD RATES TO
MEET COMPETITION RESULT
ING FROM CANAL.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE effects
of the Panama canal in lowering
road rates is already apparent.
The interstate commerce commits
sion today granted trans continental
railroads permission to lower the
seaboard rates to meet the canal
competition.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
Berlin Official Report.

Berlin. Feb. 11.-An official an
nouncement says:
"The East Prussian engagements
yesterday were entirely satisfactory
to us. The result of these engage
ments cannot yet be seen"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11

LONDON, Feb. 11.-Several Danish newspapers as
positively that Emperor William is greatly depressed
over Germanys terrible losses Of life in the attacks be-
fore Warsaw.
He has practically ordered the fighting transferred
to some other point, where the Russians not so
strongly entrenched.
Berlin semi-officia advices intimate that the Ger
mans expect shortly news of another great victory
against the Russians.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
Germans Evacuating LODI.

PARIS, FEB. 11-Petrograd Dispatches say that
the Germans have evacuated Lodz the town whose cap
ture from the Russians in December the Germans cele-
brated as big victory.
1t is reported that the Germans hastily removing
the Lodz supplies to Kaliscz and constructing powerful
defensive trenches.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
Russian Spirit is Broken.

BERLIN, Feb. 1.-THE Tageblatt correspondent in
the Carpathians asserts that the Russian fighting spirit
there has been broken and that they have lost thou
sand dead wounded and prisoners since January Many
of these Russians had been sent to the front with only
two weeks drill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11

The work of beautifying Central
park has begun, and teams are haul
ing dirt to level the surface. Tho
Mothers club of the High school
will make this very attractive place
before they have finished.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
British Seize the Cargo.

Falmouth, England, Feb. 1.-THE
cargo of the American steamer Will
helmina was seized today. 1t goes
to the British prize court.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11

The Russians have issued two Of
fcial reports of the operations, ac-
cording to which they have thus far
had all the better of the fighting.
Their right wing, at any rate, has
succeeded in crossing the mountains
for it has been engaged in a battle
near Bartfeld and Svidnik. which are
on the Hungarian side of the Car
pathians and on the edge of the
plains which sweep down to Buda-
pest.
This army, too, threatens the rear
of the Austro- Germans, who, having
entered Lupkow pass to the east
have suffered severe losses in battle
with another Russian force which
was waiting for them there.
The hardest fighting, however, has
occurred on the Galician side of Tux
holka pass, where, on Sunday, the
Austro- Germans captured the heights
in the region of Kosiouwka, only to
De driven from them after a bayonet
fight. which the Russian report de-
scribes as being without precedent
in history
This battle is said by correspond
ents to have been terrific. The Ger
mans brought up their best reinforce
ments to aid the Austrian army and
themselves led the attack Backed by
heavy artillery, they assaulted the
Russian position on the heights of
Kosiouwka, but found themselves un-
der an enfilading fire from the Rus
slams on parallel hills and were cut
off from the main German column.
They were then attacked by the Rus
sian infantry, who drove them back
at the point of the bayonet.
Attack followed counter attack un-
til the Russians had regained their
old positions. leaving the slopes, ac-
cording to their report, Uttered with
dead Germans"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11

Mrs. Walter Archer has been called
to Oakhurst Texas on account of the
death of her brother. Her father died
only two weeks ago.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
INCREASE IN BREAD PRICES.

New York, Feb. 10.-The price of
bread was increased today from FIVE
to six cents per loaf in this city and
vicinity today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
Capture Important Position.

: 9TOMER, France, Feb 1.-THE French capture
of the hill of Notre Dame de Loretta marks an important
victory 1t dominates that entire region Fierce fighting
for it's possession has lasted for weeks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
Cotton Steamer Sails.

Norfolk, Va, Feb 1.-THE cotton
steamer Dacia sailed today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
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WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, La, Feb. IL.
The weather forecast for Ok
lahoma for tonight is unset
tied; Friday unsettled and
colder.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11
No Prospects Of Peace

London, Feb. 11.-Asquith told the
house of commons today that England
is about to take more stringent meas
ures against the German trade. Gray
announced that there are absolutely
no prospects of peace at present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-11

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11
ALEDO

The week OF prayer is being OBJ
served with union meetings which
we're held Monday evening az the Unit
ed Pres byterian hurch conducted by
Rev J. Y. Bartle OF the Methodist
church. Tuesday evening the meeting
was held at the First Presbyterian
church I'm charge Of Rev. J. 3. Poliock.'
pastor Of the United Pr byterian
church. "Wednesday the meeting was
held AT the Methodist church. led by
Rev \. r. Moody OF the Presbyterian
church. Each minister spoke OF the
needs OF his own congregation. on
Thursday evening the meeting was
held at the Baptist church and all the
ministers took part.
clyde Helm of Viola spent Sunday
hcre with his sister Mrs. Frank Fass-
nacht and family.
Samuel Mounts left Saturday for his
home in Brimfield after spending a few
days at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. W.
~. Morrison.
The Standard Bearers OF the Meth
odist church held a meeting at the
home Of the Misses Lois and Mildred
VcrtTus Tuesday evening. \ very In
tcrestinF and instructive program was
given. after which a social evening
was enjoyed.
Professor and Mrs. J. II. Lloyd, who
have been visiting Mrs. Lloyd's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Peters. left
Saturday for Lafayette. Ind. where
Mr.. Lloyd has charge of the depart
men OF agriculture in Purdue college. I
Air and Mrs. G. =. Mcfarland and
son Donald OF Keithsburg. and r. c.
Dunn and daughter. Miss Florence and
son Lawrence OF Osceola. Neb.. were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

guests at the home of L. Z. Butler Sat
urday.
Miss Fleruette Hartwig of Water
town. Wis, came Monday to begin her
work as instructor of German and
English in the Aledo high school
Miss Martha Jean Bauor of New
Boston. was a guest at the home OF
Mrs. L. Z. Mannon Saturday.
l. II. Keefauer OF Paola, Kans.. who
has veen visiting here with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. L. p. Morey and Mrs. r b
LeMaster. left Saturday for his home.
He was accompanied as far as Gales
burg by his grandson, Charles For
ner
Miss Katherine Roberts returned to
Chicago Sunday after making few
days visit with her uncle J. II. Aber-
crombie.
Marshal Davis went to New Boston
Saturday 10 spend n few days at the
home Of his grandmother, Mrs. Mary
Hodgson.
Hon. W J. Graham left Monday for
Springfield. where he viii attend the
session OF the state legislature
Virgil Duval left Saturday for
Grand Forks. North Dakota, where he
is attending the law school in the Uni
versity of North Dakota.
Miss Daisy Durston returned TO her
home in Hopewell Monday after visit
ing here with her uncle. s. L. Durston-
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bits and chill
dren. Richard and Katherine of Wood {
hull spent few days last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Werts.
afre p T Tsau,n1a Of CarDaf Kaps
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. |
J. T. Johnson and Mrs. A. F. Runbom, !
went TO Keithsburg, Saturday TO visit 1
another sister. Mrs. II. v Hughes be Z.
fore returning home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

the best speakers on the subject. and
finally arriving, At the conclusion that
suffrage should not be granted women
she read a carefully prepared paper
setting forth reasons why she believes
suffrage is detrimental She Is con
WINGED that national prohibition, II
brought 10 a vote following the posi-
bic granting OF national suffrage. will
Be- defeated b. the suffrage forces. be
cause OF the fact that the liquor inter
ests have been upheld by the suffrage
forces. This. she said. has been shown
10 be a fact throughout the country
and stale AID was proven very point
ediv a. the election held 81 this city
last sprins. when local option was an
issue. She made the assertion that
prohibition has been defeated IN the
majority % suffrage states. which she
attribute % the votes % women. She
believes that a woman engaged IN phi
Iauthropi- and civic work has a bet
ter chance 20 accomplish good than
hen allied and bound 90 political
parties. She gave the testimony o.
various officials. notably Judge Lind
sey TO prove that suffrage has been
a failure In the state Of Colorado. She
spoke % the effect that suffrage viii
have upon the home should both par
cuts give the time TO politics that SUI
frzcc would place upon them She
rad 90 her command a great volume
% information and facts and was pre-
pared 90 prove every assertion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

Saltarello. Presto
Peer Gynt Suite. No. 1... Grieg
AT Daybreak"
"Asa's Death
"Anitras Dance"
In the Halls of the Mountain King"
British Folk Songs and Dances
Stranger
Molly on the Shore
Irish Song
Shepherds Hey
Walter Damrosch has been for years
considered the dean of American con-
ductors and il is through his efforts
that the first performances of many
of the symphonic works of Brahms,
Tschaikowsky, Sibelius and Elgar have
been given and has always encouraged
American art by production OF many
works of native composers
The orchestra appears under the aus
pices OF the Rock Island Musical club
and the members are working very
hard TO make of il the financial sue
cess that is assured unsteady.