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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-18
WHO WANTS
GOOD BOY WHO
WILL WORK?
CHIEF OF POLICE HAS A BOY IN
CHARGE WHO CAME UNDER
PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCES -
INTELLIGENT.

One day last week a wagon was
being driven through the country
headed for the western part of Okla
homa where the owner was hoping 70
secure a location and take up farming
The man, whose name was Tom Har
din, was accompanied by his young
son, about fourteen years of age, and
they bad come from near Paris, Tex,
where they have lived for some time.
The man was taken suddenly i'll after
eating supper, and was in such
condition that a doctor was summon
ed Medical assistance, however,
came too late, and he was soon dead,
The man has a couple of brothers
at Corsicana, Tex, who were notified.
They gave instructions to the chief
of police to have the body inferred
and send the bill to them. The man
owned a team and wagon, and the
grandfather, who lives at Greenville
wired the chief of police to sell the
same give the money to the boy, and
send him there.
The chief began questioning the
boy, who is above the average in
and found that it was
his ambition to go to school. He also
learned that the relatives of the boy
are not over-anxious to take the re-
sponsibility of his rearing, and, as the
youth wants to make something OF
the chief has decided to SOL
the team, put the money to the boys
credit in the bank, secure a place
for him, where he will be given a
fighting chance, and take a chance on
the boy making good.
The boy is a willing worker, has
a good disposition, but insists that
he be given a chance to attend school
"a chance, it seems that he has
never enjoyed Chief HItchins will
see what he can do for him, at any
rate, before sending him back 70
Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-18
COTTON is ROTTlNG
Too Much Rain is Reducing Cotton
Production in Carter County.

Bud Holder who was here Friday
from his farm southeast of Ardmore,
states that the recent rains are seri-
ously injuring the cotton crop. In the
low lands much of the cotton is rot
ting now in the bolls and if the rain
keeps up, it will not be long before 1t
will begin to show signs of decay in
the uplands. Carter county would have
made a light crop If favorable condi-
tions had prevailed, on account of the
lateness of the crop coupled with
much greater acreage reduction than
was estimated by the government, and
now the crop is still being reduced by
excessive rainfall. AS result of the
small crop, cotton is selling as high as
13c and may go much higher and in
some sections seed is selling at $40 a
ton, which is a new high limit for cot
ton seed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-18

took a prominent part in the famous
deal which resulted in the acquisition
of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Com
pany by the United States Steel Cor
poration during the panic of 1907, and
testified in the subsequent government
proceedings against that corporation.
He is no longer connected with the
New Haven. He is "a years old and
lives in New York.
George Mccullough Miller, aged SO,
is the oldest of the defendants He is
an attorney and a specialist in cor
poration law. He has been prominent
ly active for years in church and chart
ty affairs in New York and is direc-
tor of the Central Trust Company and
the Greenwood Cemetery Corporation.
Resigned from the New Haven.
Charles F. Brooker is best known
as a brass and copper manufacturer.
He is president of the American Brass
Company, which operates large fac
tories in Connecticut, and is rated as
many times a millionaire. He was
born in Connecticut in 1S47 and has
been actively identified with the affairs
of the state. He served in its legisla-
ture and was member from Connect
cut in 1900 and 1912 of the republican
national committee. His home is in
Ansonia, Conn. Resigned from the
New Haven.
Charles NJ. Pratt is a multimillion-
aire of the Standard Oil group with
whom he was associated in the upbuild
ing of that company. He has never
been especially active in railroad af
fairs. His home is in Brooklyn where
he was born in 1856. He has devoted
time and money to educational mat
ters, is a trustee of Amherst College,
which has been the beneficiary of his
gifts and is president of Pratt lnsti-
tute, Brooklyn. Resigned from the
New Haven.
Edward d. Robbins. of New Haven,
who was general counsel for the COM
pany during the years most of the
great mergers were completed, is con-
one of the ablest corporation
lawyers in England. He held this po-
sition from 1906 to 1914, when he re-
tired. Previously he had been Con-
necticut counsel for the road for many
years He is about 60 years old.
ID. Newton Barney of Pennington,
Conn, is a Connecticut capitalist His
many financial interests include direc-
torships in the Aetna Life Insurance
Co, the Hartford-Aetna Bank, the
United States Bank, the Securities
Trust Co. and the Morris bank. all
of Hartford. He is also treasurer of
the Hartford Electric Light Co. He is
Sc years old. Resigned from the New
Haven.
Robert ". Taft is a New England
cotton manufacturer and banker. His
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-18

St Louis, Mo, oct. 1.-THE Mis-
souri, Presbyterian synod U. S.
(Southern) defeated a resolution to
consider the advisablity OF a union
with the Presbyterian synod, U. S. A.,
(Northern by vote Of 80 to "a
here Wednesday, Two hours of fiery
debate preceded the vote.
A few minutes later both synods
observed the sacrament of holy com
munion in joint session.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-18
SIDEWALKS FOR DURANT.
City council Takes Action to Force
Laying OF Walks.

Durant, Okla, oct. 17.-Sidewalks
are being put down all over town
where they are needed. The town
has been well walked for several
years with the exception of few
places where the owners had failed
to improve their property. The city
council at its last regular meeting
passed a resolution to build side
walks, and all owners have been
notified to obey. Those who do not
obey within thirty days will have the
sidewalks built for them by the city,
and their property assessed to pay
for the improvement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-18
Says Goods Are Fine.

T. c. Bunch of Fort Worth, manager
of the Union Salvage Company which
company is conducting a sale here,
states that the goods he is selling,
were not injured either by fire or
water, and that they are fit to be
placed upon the table of the most ex-
acting buyer in the city
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-18
DO THIS FIRST-YOU!

You know, and every physician
knows, that when any sickness has
passed, whether it be throat trouble,
organic disturbances, contagious dis
eases, or even a severe cold, a relapse
is feared, because sickness robs the
system Of Natures resistance and
leaves it subject to lingering germs.
Drugs never build up a won-out
body-only food can do that, and the
first thing to take after any sicknessis
the concentrated, blood making oil
food in SCOTS Emulsion, which feeds
the tissues, benefits the blood and
strengthens both lungs and throat.
Physicians prescribe Scott's Emul-
sionaftersickness. Nursescverywherc
advocate it, SCOTS is pure medicinal
food, without alcohol or drugs.
Scott & BOVINE, bloomfield, NJ 1921
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-18

Wormy children are unhappy, puny
and sickly. They can't he otherwise
while worms eat away their strength
and vitality. A few doses of WHITES
CREAM VERMIFUGE performs a
marvellous transformation. Cheerful
ness, strength and the rosy bloom of
health speedily return. Price 25c per
bottle. Sold by Bomar Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-10-18
Rinalinn Road Auditor.

II. A. Cooner, formerly with the
New Mexico Central, has arrived here
from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and
has assumed his duties as auditor for
the Ringing road, succeeding A l..
Frederick, resigned.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22
Americans in Daily Peril.

| Ambassador Gerard at Berlin, may be directed
to call the attention of the German government to
the sinking of the Arabic and the killing of Amer
icans and to invite explanation, as intimated
at the State Department yesterday; but such step
does not imply that the government of the United
| States will engage in correspondence with Ger
many the subject. Such proceeding will be
taken only for the purpose of formally giving
Germany opportunity to exculpate herself This
she must inevitably fail to do, since neither tech
ncal quibble hypocrisy will serve. There is
not a shred of evidence calling for revision of
the verdict that the deliberately unfrendly" act
has been proven against Germany, that she has
proclaimed herself the enemy of the United States
The Arabic warned and she was not
conveyed; there can be not even the shadow of
a flmsy pretense that those on board the vessel
were fair prey for the murderous torpedo. The
American people satisfied of that, and yet they
will wait in patience until the President satisfies
his own mind-whict he should do in view OF the
momentous step he the responsible head Of the
nation will be called upon to take-and gives Ger
many the same right that is given a convicted
prisoner in court before sentence is pronounced
upon him.
There is one important point, however which
IS overlooked by some OF those who argue that
action by this government may safely be deferred
lor perhaps weeks, and that is that the lives of
Americans the high seas arc in daily peril We
have never had the least reason to doubt that
Germany has taken advantage of every opportu-
nifty to sink merchant ship flying an enemy flag
regardless OF the presence on board of American
passengers bound peaceful crrands; and surely
we have no doubt now. Another ship will be tor
pedocd tomorrow, if it crosses the path OF sub
marine, and more Americans may be killed.
While no one will wish to hasten the Presidents
action in grave crisis, there be no failure
to realize that the the status between the
United States and Germany is definitely deter
mined the sooner can proceed to take all pos
sible precautions safeguard the lives OF travel
ing Americans against German attack
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22

Editor of The Washington Herald:
Now that the extremes of passion have
subsided and monarch reason has re-
gained its throne and the still small
voice" mas superseded the storm which
reached its climax in the untimely and
atrocious disposition of Leo NJ. Frank,
I desire to appeal to the better ele-
ment of the American people having
regard for the periodical outbursts of
lawlessness obtaining from lakes to
gulf and from ocean to ocean which
besmirch our civilization.
Lawlessness Is very much lik. a
rift in a dam, neglected in the he
ginning. which gradually widens un-
til the greater portion or all of 1t
is swept away. Eynchings in Il sec
tion OF our country in their incipiency
were confined to negroes only. The
lynchings at first created great SEN
sation and were published under glar-
ing headlines usually on the front
page, but as time went on they c.
CURED so often, East. West. North
and South taking victims from AL
races for offenses ranging from fel-
onies down to petit thefts, that they
go now practically unnoticed Except
when the victim happens to be very
prominent.
This fern of Iawlessness may be
curbed. IL taken in time, but if per-
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22
Chamber of Commerce Notes

Letters received from Chairman Will
lam F. GUIDE indicate that he is having
a royal time in San Francisco, where he
is an important figure in the convention
of the florists and horticulturists. His
reply to the speech of welcome was
greeted with cheers by the hosts, and
his peroration as to the genius who first
"prophesied and pictured the possibili-
ties of the Panama-Pacifc Exposition"
is being quoted freely in the California
papers. During Mr.. GUIDES absence Col
r. N Harper is tying up the loose ends
of many committee matters.
Chairman d. ]. Callahan has had pre-
pared some loo invitations to distin-
guished citizens in all parts of the coun-
try. asking them to attend the G. a. r.
encampment. and it Is believed that
there will be representative gathering
not only of veterans. but of some of the
leading statesmen OF the country.
A suggestion has been made to Col
Harper and will be presented to the COM
mittee for action wesesday that SEQ
girls Of Washington t. placed on a large
stand at the corner of the Treasury fac
ing the Capitol. and that this chorus.
appropriately garbed. depict a great
American flag. II Is believed that there
viii be no difficulty in securing the
young ladies. as there are innumerable
daughters and granddaughters of vet
Grams Hho win be interested in the last
great q. A. r. gathering In the Capital
u Q sufncient number volunteer. the
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22
Rivers and Alaskap Railroads

The government of the United States has re-
Gently appropriated $35ooo,ooo to build railroads
in Alaska. No one supposes that for at least a
long time the business done by those railroads
will be profitable or pay interest the invest
mcnt. In fact it is because they won't pay that
the government is building them. Private capital
can't invest without fair certainty Of interest or
profits The United States is justified in expending
that great sum in Alaska because it is developing
huge natural resources and protecting future
towns and future settlers from monopoiies of re-
sources and monopolistic transportation rates Yet
while that very expenditure is being made in Alaska
it is proposed to stop river work with its prodgi-
GUS effect on natural resources and its contro! of
monopolistc transportation rates) for the alleged
reason that the investment won't return q profit
Kansas City Times -
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22
Justice Hughes.

would be waste OF time to dwell upon JUS
nee Hughes unshaken strength among those who
wish to see public life and party politics respon-
sivee to noble aims and illustrated by fine talents
and lofty moral traits. He flung away political
ambition when he accepted his appointment to
the Supreme Court. He deserves we'll of his coun-
try in declining to allow any suspicion of political
hope or fear or bias to intrude into that tribunal
where the Constitution and the laws find their
ultimate Interpretation. The shows and dccora-
tions OF authority may dupe the thoughtless The
Supreme Court of the United States oracle of
the Constitution, judge of legislation, exercises
IN ITS quiet chamber vast and mutfarious power
New York Times
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22

size of the stand will be increased to
accommodate up to 1000. and it is be-
lieved, with properly pitched stand.
and well-drilled ensemble the effect of
a great waving flag could be produced
ard witnessed almost the entire length
of the Avenue, from the Treasury to the
Peace Monument.
The acceptance of the chairmanship of
the medical committee by DR.. Lewis j.
Battle insures a thorough preparation for
the welfare of the visiting veterans.
Nurses. rest rooms, and emergency sta
tons are available and will be handled
by the doctor and his professional breth-
ren.
Plans for the court of honor are well
under way as well as for the stage and
decorations in the Emery Building. 1t is
believed that the seats on the jackson
Square stand will be the first sold, as
there will be many thousands in the city
anxious to see President Wilson review
the veterans. and this stand affords the
best viewpoint.
The listing of boarding and lodging
houses shows that the city can easily
accommodate thousands of visitors who
do not desire hotels. and the latter are
showing by their letters to applicants
that they are already well booked up for
the week.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22
Exterminating the EneIish.

The population of England is about "a, SOC, ,ooo
OF which number at most not over ?, 500 900 may
be supposed to be absent from the isle on military
or other service. In the latest successful Zcppe-
lin raid 10 persons were killed and SO wounded,
a total of 46 civilians placed hors de combat At
this rate the entire resident population of England
pelin raids, or. assuming that the defamation of
the population would answer the German purpose,
only 695o5 cross channel trips of an air feet
would be necessary. And yet some observers of
the operations OF the battleships of the air pro-
fess to doubt that the game is worth the candle!
Philadelphia Record.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22
Exceeds 1914 Record.

IT, as was indicated in the final estimates of
1914. the farm products of the country last wear
represented a money value Of $4,000, 100000 there
may be nearly billion-dollar raise. or $1,000
100000 valuation, put upon the farm Weld this
year. 1t will depend, however, upon the price
range at which grains are marketed. 1t is highly.
probable that the price range of wheat will con-
to be expected that the bread cereal will touch
the high price record that was reached last Jam
uary.-Batimore Sun.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22

The German Ambassador gave $1,000 to an
editor whose publication has treated all bcllig-
erents justly, and thereby rendered great services
to the millions OF foreign-born citizens of this
country. especially those of German and Austro-
Hungarian origin. always maintaining an
American attitude and showing true American
spirit" We really ought to feel grateful for this
substantial German encouragement of the true
American spirit" in the United States
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22
Getting Back to the Land.

- Statistics compiled by the National Negro
business League show that in the fifteen years of
the organizations existence the value of farm
increased from $177,4o4,6SS to S492,So2,sIs. That
IS truly remarkable record of race progress in
thrift and in the agricultural pursuits which has
attcriy been the fashion to encourage The negro
at least is setting excellent example in getting
back to the land. York World
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22
Defense of Georgians.

Editor of The Washington Herald
1 believe that l reflect the true senti-
ment of one thousand Georgians liv.
ing in the District of Columbia. who
say we do not condone or justify
the action of the mob that lynched
Frank; but we do most bitterly con-
denim such lawless acts. And l thank
you from the bottom of my heart for
the editorial in The Washington Her
aid. Georgia Not Alone Responsible" i"
If the people of Georgia are such
lawless bIood-thirsty people that some
papers would make believe. how easy
it would have been for Franks
friends to have taken part of the
large sums of money contributed, and
bribed the jury to bring in a verdict
of guilty against the negro. Conley,
hang him and turn Frank free.
One fact has been emphasized by
this deplorable tragedy. that it will
be safe for a man to take his pure
and innocent girls to live in Georgia,
with the assurance. if death should
take him from them. they would re-
ceive the same protection that every
virtuous woman expects and are en-
titled to.
The love l have for my native State
impels me to write this communica-
tion. 1 was with the first regiment
of Georgia Volunteers in Virginia In
1851. 1 followed the battle flag of the
storm Graded Nation that Fell
from Manassas Dull RUM July 81.
1861 to Bentonville. y. c.. March 10.
1865, leaving my blood upon more
than one battlefield. And l will sac
rifice the remaining days allotted to
me IL necessary for our nations flag,
the Stars and Stripes and Georgia.
L. c. RAMSEY.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22

Two Italians contributed another prison trag-
edy when they fought desperate duel with knives
in their cell in the pcntentiary at Trenton, one
OF them being killed and the other dangerously
wounded Substantial financial aid for the prison
reform movement might be obtained by leasing
the moving picture privileges at the principal pcni-
tentiaries which make speciality of staging muir
der and deadly assault
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22

The editor of the Fatherland who treasures
in frame violet from the grave of Oscar Wilde,
says: 'Wc do not know whether or not the cap
tain of the German submarine which sank the
Arabic gave warning before he fired his shot We
must wait until we hear the official German report
- Americans have right on such a
ship than they have on the firing line. The sane
people of America undoubtedly share this point
of view" II Americans had no right on the
Arabic, what difference does it make whether or
not the ship was warned, and why should we
assuming that Americans are referred to-wat for
the German official rcportl
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22

graduate of the United States Naval Acad-
emy writes to Secretary Daniels suggesting that
all n1idshipmen should not only be permitted but
should be expected. to fight with their fists for
what is right and against what is wrong in settling
all personal affairs. under rules to be formulated
and enforced by the superintendent of the United
States Naval Academy" The system worked all
right in Tom Browns School Days." and though
the mention of it will doubtless shock Mr. Daniels,
this way of settling quarrels has points to recon-
mend it substitute for publicly aired scandals
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22

The statements that President Wilson motorcd
10 Philadelphia to consult occulist and the
other one that he next there merely in search
OF quiet place for thought arc conflicting though
both quite plausible, in view OF PHILADELPHIA S
reputation and the need OF clear vision and a
calm mind in dealing with the Arabic case
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22

The British government, it is announced has
agreed 10 release from Rotterdam a cargo of
Soooooo worth OF German toys intended for the
United States. II few miniature submarines, tor
pedoeS, Lusitanias, and Arabics turn up in the
childrcnS stockings at Christmas time it may be
considered appropriate
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22

The famous sioop- p-of-war Portsmouth
is to be broken up. in her sixty-ninta
year. The Portsmouth in her youth. In
1886. took possession for the Unitec
States Of the Bay Of San Francisco;
later she took part in the lombard
ment of Canton, China: in the civil
war she was under command Of Ad-
miral Farragut In the 'Mississipp:
operations Few sailing ships. II 10
said. except the extreme clippers. have
been as fast ~ the Portsmouth In her
prime.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22

The suffragists' champion swimmer is to swim
the Delaware River, from Philadelphia to
Camden New Jersey, and bear the famous suffrage
torch to Pennsylvania No doubt she is a wise
young woman, but she will hardly be able to
keep the torch burning during the trip.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22
Morning Smiles.

would you like some views of the
hotel to send to your friends?" Sir
said the disgruntled guest. Il presume
| it will be better for me to keen nv
views to myself."-Louisville Courier
Journal.
First Motorist latter very narrow
shave)-But why all this fuss? We
haven't damaged you. You can't bring
an action against us.
Second Motorist-I know I can't sir:
I know I can't; that's just my point
Punch.
She tviewing the flagship)-what
does he blow that bugle for?
He-Tattoo.
Shs-Tve often seen IL on their arms.
but / never knew they had n special
time for doing it.-Life.
Mrs. Exe-Here's an invitation from
Mrs. Boreleigh to one of her tiresome
dinners. / hate them.
Exe--Why not plead that you have
a previous engagement?
Mrs. Exe--That would be a lie.
Edith. dear, write Mrs. Boreleigh that
we accept with Decentralization
Transcript
First Premise-Men are single mind
ed and attend to business.
Second Premise--women can be al
ways diverted from duty by pleasure
Conclusion = Therefore. baseball
crowds are the most part composed of
men.-Judge.