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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06
CHEAP MONEY
FOR FARMERS
FROM STATE
FIVE PER CENT MONEY is OBJ
,TAINABLE ON AGRICULTURAL
LANDS. STATE HAS TWO LOAN
FUNDS.

Farmers in Carter cOuny can borrow
money at five per cent interest on
their farms. The money is loaned by
the state and belongs to the perma-
nent school fund of Oklahoma. The
money is apportioned among the diff
ferent counties, and this county has
not used its full pro rata part of that
fund
a bill was enacted at the last ses-
sion of the Legislature creating a loan
fund from section 13 of the public
lands. The plan under the new bill is
to allow borrowers to pay four per
cent of the loan each six months for
a period Of 231a years, and these pay
ments discharge both principal and
interest. The Ardmoreite is in re-
ceipt of the following letter from Geo
A. Smith, Secretary of the school land
commission, which imparts useful in
formation to the farmers of Carter
county.
Letter from George Smith
DEAR EDITOR:
"As an ex-newspaper man | realize
how much a newspaper man is inter.
ested in seeing his county get all that
is coming to it and the purpose of this
letter is to notify you that in the ap.
portionment of the permanent common
school fund to be loaned to farmers at
five per cent interest, your county has
not received its pro rata share, and we
have several thousand dollars that we
can place at 5 per cent to bona fide
farmers who live upon and cultivate
their land. We do not desire applica.
tions from any one else
We also expect to have another fund
available within few days, in which
the borrower will pay per cent per
annum, or per cent semi-annually,
and this discharges both the principal
and interest in % IL years. ] believe
it will prove very popular loan.
In notifying your farmer friends of
these facts you will be dong q double
service because the state wants to
make the loans and | am sure your
farmers are trying to get money at
lower rate.
Assuring you that any notice given
along this line will be greatly appre-
ciated, | am,
Very truly you're,
c. A. SMITH,
Secretary School Land Department.
Oklahoma City, July 3, 1915"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06
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A. Clark OF Writ spent yesterday
here.
Gale Statler of Ada is in the city
today.
w. Il. King Of Gainesville was here
yesterday.
M. O. Ross of Oklahoma City was
in the city today.
o. c. Duncan of Durant was in the
city yesterday.
l.. r. Crowe'l of Waurika was in
the city today
Jack Cravens of Chickasha was in
the city yesterday.
ID. G. Lacy of Kiowa is in the city
today on business.
j. NJ. Lindsay of Gainesville was
in the city yesterday.
Whit Carroll of Brock was in the
city today on business.
II. j. Murphy of Fairfield, Okla,
was visitor yesterday
II. b. Sherman of Shawnee was in
the city today on business.
A, d. Chase of Milo was in the
city today on business.
DIR. Dow Taylor of Woodford was
in the city today on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Mays returned
last night from d brief trip to Tisho-
mingo.
Tom Cooper and wife left yester
day for Texas to spend a few days
with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arch Randol of Ring
ling were holiday visitors in Ard
more yesterday.
Mrs. Il. f. Graham, accompanied
gone to Mineral Wells to spend sew
eral days.
Judge j. NJ. Lindsay and George
Rice of Gainesville were in the city
yesterday to attend the funeral OF
their former friend. william T. Robe
erts.
Ancel carp, private secretary tc
Governor Robert Il. Williams, spent
Sunday and Monday with relatives
and friends in Ardmore, and return
ed to his work Monday night.
Marvin Bryan, manager of the Ran
dol hotel, has returned from a trip
to Waurika, where he visited with his
parents. He came back by way OF
Oklahoma City
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06
Special Session X. Of P.

Myrtle lodgc Knights of Pythias
will convene a special convention at
7:30 this evening to confer the rank
of Page upon one out of town appli-
cant. This ceremony will be COM
pleted at $50 at which time the
officers-elect of the Pythian Sisters
will be installed with the officers
of Myrtle lodgef This will be follow
ed with box supper rendered by
the Pythian Sisters.
All members and their families are
invited to the installation exercises
and the PythiaH Sisters will appre-
ciate an offering of boxes for the
evenings event.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06
No MACHINE
RULE IN STATE,
SAYSG0VERNOR
WORD HAS PASSED DOWN THE
LINE AND GOVERNORS PLAN
rs ADOPTED - MAJORITY OF
VOTERS MUST CHOOSE BOARDS

Oklahoma City, July Pursuant
to the declared purpose of Governor
Williams that there shall be no ma.
chine rule in the political affairs Of
the state so far as he can prevent,
instructions along which line were
given by him IN appointing the mem
bers of the state election board,
these members are passing the order
Gown the line. A letter by Harry b,
Beeler republican member of the
state election board, to the chairman
of the republican county central com
mittees, makes declaration of policies
rubric of the rule laid down by Gov
ernor Williams. Letters of similar
tenor are being sent by A. l.. Walker,
| democratic member, to the demo-
cratic county chairman. Mr.. Beeler
says in his letter referred to:
"As you probably know, | have
can member of the state election
board and it Is my earnest desire
to render the state efficient service
by a strict enforcement of all laws
guaranteeing fair elections and TO aid
our party in every legitimate way by
securing to it representation on the
county and precinct boards. To this
end | stand for the principle that
the law makes it mandatory that the
republican voters, either through a
convention or through the county or.
ganizatiOn, shall concur by a major
publican member of the county board.
When il is inconvenient or impos-
sible to bring the organization to-
gether in a meeting called for that
purpose, an Endorsement signed by
majority of the members of the coun-
ty central committee will be consider.
ed as the equivalent of such meet
ing and organized action, and the
man so named will receive my in
dorsement and get the appointment.
You will understand that am the
minority member OF the state board,
and in order to receive the support
of the democratic members of the
board it is necessary that should
stand squarely behind the law and
make that the basis of all my con
tentions. On no other ground could
successfully demand fair treatment
or really deserve to obtain ii.
MY appointment was not fac
t!onal one and was not sought by me,
neither will it he used to further any
personal or fact'onal ends. The peo-
pie OF Oklahoma, of all parties, are
too well informed to stand for any
chicanery or tricks of political leger-
demain in the handling OF the cleo
tion machinery of the state, and our
party has everything to gain and
nothing 10 lose by a strict adherence
to the spirit and purpose of the law,
Il feel satisfied that the present
democratic administration of affairs
in oklahoma is anxious and willing
to uphold and enforce the election
laws and that if we exercise the
diligence and rational vigilance we
should employ in looking after the
details of our own party affairs our
rights will be safe and respected.
Il want your cooperation and sup
port and that of all other members
of our party, AMI promise you mine
in return. and while | am anxious
to become the efficient servant Of all,
shall stead.astly refuse to become
the henchman Or tool Of any"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06
JOHN RlNCllNG is HERE.
Snowman and Railroad Builder is
ACCOMPANIED by Chas. C, Wilson

Accompanied by chas. C. Wilson
John Ringing, the well known
Snowman and owner of the Oklahoma
New Mexico & Pacific railway, &C
companied by Chas. C. Wilson, bust
ness manager o. the Ringing shows
is visitor in the city, looking over
the oil fields and inspecting the new
depot. which he has under construc-
ton on North Washington street at
Third avenue.
Mr. Ringing stated that he was
greatly pleased with oil developments
in this country and with the crop
prospects. He stated that business
conditions have not resumed the nor
NAL since the beginning of the Euro
pean war, but lie is of the opinion
that the big crops of 1915 will make
the country 50 busy that it will for
get that there is q struggle in the
east When asked if his show would
visit this section during the fall, he
stated that prospects Tor big crops
were very good and that in all prob
ability he would tour Oklahoma with
the elephants this fall
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

B. II. Rush, aged "A years, an in
mate of the Confederate Home, under.
went a surgical operation and his left
leg was removed below the knee.
Mr.. Rush was admitted to the home
from Hennessy Okla, a short time
ago. and has been under medical
treatment ever since The operation
was performed by Doctors McNeese
and Hardy. and was entirely success
ful
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06
Attention X. of P.

A special convention at 7;S0 this
evening, to confer the rank of Page.
Joint installation of officers, with
Pythian Sisters, at $50 this evening.
Every Knight and his family in
vited to be present. Let all be pres
ent at 7:3O sharp, so this work can
be finished within the hour.
OTIS NJ. SMITH, c. c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

|. r. Bynum of Hewitt was in the
city today mailing arrangements for
baskets 20 shin a carload of early
peaches this week. The shipment
will be made from Wilson over the
O., y. NJ. 4 p. Ry. Mr.. Bynum has
a young orchard that is a money
maker for him and is encouraging
the farmers in that vicinity to plant
trees.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

Flour prices continue to rise and
fall, but they rise considerably fur
ther than they fall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

Those street car gongs did sound
musical in Chicago after the great
strike
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06
Birth.

To Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Stevens,
Saturday morning, a boy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

Mrs. l.. N. Murdock has returned
from Claremore where she spent al
most month taking the radium
baths for rheumatism. She return
ed much improved and thinks well
of the virtues OF the healing waters
of that city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

Still, we draw the line at arbi-
trating baseball Let them fight, it
out, if it takes all summer
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Poland are build
ing $4,000 cottage on ID street,
southwest. b. II, Corlew has the
contract The home is located in one
of the prettiest residence sections of
the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

The Board of County Commission
ers are in regular session at the
court house today The board eX-
poets to be in session until Thurs
day, as there is a mass of business
10 be transacted
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

G. L. Lyon, representing Gum
Brothers of Oklahoma City, was here
yesterday. He and F. X. Wolyerton
made trip to the country west Of
Ardmore. These gentlemen are en-
gagged in the '~rm loan business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

NJ. NJ. Bright, cashier OF the Fort
Worth State bank, was here yester-
day, and spent the day with his
mother, Mrs h. II. Avis, on North
Washington street. Mr.. Bright en-
ioyed a game of golf at the Dornick
Hills Country club.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Zaneis have
gone to Haileyvile, where they will
spend a few days. Mr. Zaneis has
a run out of that city on the Rock
Island. Mrs, Zaneis has been i'll for
some tim. and rs recovering nicely
at this time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

j. w. Johnson of Milo was in the
city today on business. Mr.. John
son states that the rain has material
ly damaged the wheat and oat crop
in that vicinity and has also retard-
ed cotton, some of which will have
to be replanted Corn, as a rule, is
good, and promises bumper crop
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Mrs. Arthur James underwent a
/ rather serious surgical operation al
the Hardy santarium this morning
Wilmer Anderson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Anderson. had the mis-
fortune to break his arm while
cranking car last Sunday.
Deputy Sheriff Jake Williams re-
turned from C!enn yesterday with
Henry Stevenson, who was placed
under arrest 70" embezzlement Stew
ensOn made bord, and was released.
The ArdmOre Credit Mems associa-
ton will meet in regular session at
the Chamber of Commerce rooms to-
night Several matters of Importance
are to be discussed and every men,
Der Is requested to be present
The Board of County Commission
ers are in regular session at the
court house today. The board ex-
poets to be in session until Thurs
day, as there is a mass of business
to be transacted
G. L. Lyon, representing Gum
Brothers of Oklahoma City was here
yesterday. He and F. X. Wolyerton
made trip to the country west Of
Ardmore. These gentlemen are en-
gagged in the '~rm loan business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Poland are build
ing a $4,000 cottage on ID street
southwest. b. II. Corlew has the
contract. The home is located in one
of the prettiest residence sections of
the city.
Mrs. l.. n. Murdock has returned
from Claremore where she spent al
most a month taking the radium
baths for rheumatism. She return
ed much improved, and thinks well
of the virtues Of the healing waters
of that city
NJ NJ. Bright, cashier of the Fort
Worth State bank, was here yester-
day, and spent the day with his
mother, Mrs X. II. Avis, on North
Washington street Mr.. Bright en-
ioyed a game of golf at the Dornick
Hills Country club.
Grove Chase of Healdton was in
the city today on business. Mr.
Chase stated that the oat crop in his
neighborhood was badly damaged by
the recent heavy rains, but that corn
never looked better, and was well
worked out Cotton is backward
there he says.
j. w. Johnson of Milo was in the
city today on business. Mr.. John
son states that the rain has material
ly damaged the wheat and oat crop
in that vicinity and has also retard-
ed cotton. some of which will have
to be replanted Corn, as a rule, is
good, and promises a bumper crop
Mr., and Mrs. II. p. Zaneis have
gone to Haileyvile, where they will
spend a few days. Mr. Zaneis has
a run out of that city on the Rock
Island. Mrs Zaneis has been i'll for
some tim. and rs recovering nicely
at this time.
|. II. Bynum of Hewitt was in the
city today mailing arrangements for
baskets 20 ship a carload of early
peaches this week The shipment
will be made from Wilson over the
O., y. NJ 4 p Ry. Mr.. Bynum has
a young orchard that is a money
maker for him and is encouraging
the farmers in that vicinity to plant
trees.
B. II. Rush, aged "a years, an in
mate of the Confederate Home, under
went surgical operation and his left
leg was removed below the knee.
Mr.. Rush was admitted to the home
from Hennessy Okla, a short time
ago, and has been under medical
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Mrs. Arthur James underwent
rather serious surgical operation at
the Hardy sanitarium this morning.
Wilmer Anderson, son of Mr.. and
fortune to break his arm while
cranking car last Sunday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

The ArdmOre Credit Mems associa-
ton will meet in regular session at
the Chamber OF Commerce rooms to-
night Several matters Of Importance
are to be discussed and every men,
Der Is requested to be present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

Grove Chase of Healdton was in
the city today on business. Mr..
Chase stated that the oat crop in his
neghborhood was badly damaged by
the recent heavy rains, but that corn
worked out. Cotton is backward
there, he says.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-06

Deputy Sheriff Jake Williams re-
turned from C!enn yesterday with
under arrest 70" embezzlement Stew
enson made bord, and was released.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
.BURD|CK HEADS G. A. R.
MATTE STEW ART ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF RELIEF
CORPS.
L. 3. Battles Elected Commander Of
Sons Of veterans.-Next Meeting
Of Department at La Junta.

Western Newspaper Union News Service,
La Junta.-The closing days OF the
G. A. r. encampment Of 1915 witnessed
remarkable parade, from the fact
that 1t was held early in the morning
and there were in line more veterans
from Colorado and Wyoming than
ever will be seen together again. At
the conclusion of the parade all the
orders went into executive session for
the election of officers. Pueblo will
be the next meeting place of the de.
partment, and the officers-elect are:
Department commander. F. o. Bur
dick of Boulder; senior vice command.
er. r. e. Fitch of Laramie, Wyo.; and
junior vice commander. e. V. Thorn.
as OF Littleton. Oother officers named
were: Department chaplain, Robert
Waugh. Colorado Springs. medical d.
rector, DR.. II. o. Dodge, Boulder.
The Womans Relief Corps elected
the following officers: President.
Matte Stewart of Golden; senior
vice president, Cora Neeham, La
Junta; junior vice president, Mrs.
Matilda Croft, Rock Springs. Wyo.
The Women of the G. A. R. elected
as president Mrs. Vogtel of Monte
Vista, and the Sons of Veterans will
be headed the coming year by L. B.
Battles of Boulder.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
SOLDIERS WHO WEAR Wells
British Troops In Southwest Africa
Have to Conduct Campaign
Under Difficulties.

One Of the hottest places where the
British are fighting is in German
Southwest Africa. where General
Botha is in command Of an expedition
against the enemy. The habitable part
of German Southwest Africa lies in
the center of sun.scorched. water
less. shadeless desert of shifting sand,
and General Botha's men have to carry
everything they need, for nothing
whatever can be obtained from the
country, not even fodder for the ami
mails.
The sand penetrates everywhere.
and the heat OF the sun is SO terrific
that all the troops fighting with Gen.
eral Botha have been served out with
wells and goggles" Without them,
indeed. 1t would be impossible to get
along at all. and, as 1t is. hundreds
Of the Boer burghers. though hardened
campaigners, have been so blistered
by the sun that they are in hospital.
The heat at midday is 122 degrees
In the shade and the Shade" is .
sweltering tent. Many of the troops
pass that time of the day with moth
ing on but sun helmet and pair
Of boots.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
Three ae, LONG Sentences.

Cripple crcck.-Dr. II. II. Walker OF
Victor. 2s. and married. was sentenced
TO from five to seven years In the
pcnltcntinry by Judge sheafor. follow.
ing acathins nrralgnmcnt Of Walker
and his two companions. Wallace
Gould. 20 and married. and Charles
Eby. young burinoHa men Of Victor,
who were given from three to five
years each. The sentence followed
conviction on charges In which three
young girls were concerned, growing
out OF night royel In Victor.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
utes Plan Bio Bear Dance.

Rangely.-The Ute Indians, who
have camped at the confluence OF
Douglas creek and the White river
with the announced intention Of be
coming permanent settlers, had car
penter cut barrel In two for them,
and they are stretching rawhide across
the barrel halves. making drums for
what they say is going to be heap
big bear dance" The bear dance. one
OF the most famoust OF the Indian In.
stitutlons. will signalize a conference.
but they refuse to tell white inquirers
what they are to confer about.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
LOTUS Win, Opening Handicap.

Denver-A brilliant burst of speed
that cinched victory and new track
record in its final stride, sent $500
horse fans into frenzy OF cheers and
excitement at Overland park Saturday
in the opening handicap Of the racing
season. 1t was probably the greatest
race in the history of the historic
park, with a bare margin OF four
inches at the finish between Lotus,
n dark horse" and Seneca, famous
racer Of Juarez and Vancouver. The
handicap was the principal event OF
the eight races comprising the open
ing program.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
Cow on Track Wrecks Train.

Salida,-George Fitzsimmons. haul
Ing passenger train No. 3l7 on the mar
row.gauge route to Alamosa. was bad
ly hurt when the engine struck COW
on Round hill and was turned over
Engineer Fitzsimmons. one OF the old
est employees on the Denver a Rio
Grande. was caught between the ten
der and engine and severely scalded,
but 10 recovering at the railroads hos
pital here. Fireman Frank Hartman
escaped with bruises. The cars did
not leave the track.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
State Alds Fall River Road.

Denver.-sufficient funds to do all
the work that can be done this year
upon the Fall River road. which will
traverse the Rocky Mountain National
park from Estes Park to Grand lake.
were assured when State Auditor
Harry Il, Mulnix approved the trans.
fer OF $1,000 from the capitol build
ing fund to the Internal Improvement
fund. The auditor signed the trans.
fer after having approved similar
one OF $4,000 three weeks ago. The
$4,000 will be credited to the capitol
building fund ms part payment of the
si5o.ooo owed by the capitol board to
the State Highway Commission.
The state herald., 1915-06-18

Lusitania note. Acting Secretary
Robert Lansing will sign the docu.
ment and II will be cabled to Berlin.
Secretary Bryan's resignation takes
effect today. Mr.. Lansing. counselor
OF the State Department. automatic.
ally becomes acting secretary OF state.
Secretary Bryan will return to pri.
vnte life. II was learned that he in.
tends to continue his political support
of the President.
Rather than sign the document
which, he believed. might possibly
draw the United States into war. Mr..
Bryan submitted his resignation in a
letter declaring that the issue IN.
Volyed is OF such moment that to re.
main member OF the Cabinet would
be NJ unfair to you as Il would be TO
the cause which In nearest my heart
namely. the prevention OF war"
The President accepted the rcslgna.
,ion In a letter OF regret tlngcd with
deep personal affection. The letters
constituting the official announce.
mcnt OF Mr., Bryans departure from
tho Cabinet TO private life were made
public Mt the White House.
In Auatro German quarters, where
there has been some confidence that
Goerotary Bryan's influence for peace
would make impossible n rupture
the resignation OF the secretary caused
much uncaHineaH.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
Political EVENT. In eryan,. c.r..r.

tion with respect to the tariff in
Congress in 1891.
His cross of gold and crown of
thorns," speech at Chicago. 1896,
gained him the Democratic nomina-
tion for the presidency.
He was his partys candidate in
1900 and again In 1908.
Although instructed for Champ
clark, he switched to Wilson at
Baltimore convention and secured
latter's nomination for President,
He has written thirty peace
treaties while holding state port
folio.
He Is leading advocate of prohi-
billion, woman suffrage and univer-
sal peace; is lecturer. author and
newspaper publisher.