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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-03-07
WOMEN WANT
DONATION FOR
CHARITY FUND
NECESSITY is GREAT AND THE
LADIES BELIEVE COUNTY Of
FICIALS WILL COME TO THEIR
ASSISTANCE.

The benevolent society has had
proposition submitted to them
which, if carried out, will relieve
them of considerable aniety about
the sick of the city who are finan-
cially unable to take care of them
selves. and in which they hope to
enlist the good people of Ardmore in
the movement to make it a success.
DR.. Hardy is preparing to build an
addition to his hospital, and Mrs.
Kahn, president Of the benevolent
society stated yesterday that he had
agreed to set aside a couple of wards
for charity purposes If the board Of
county commissioners will make a
small donation each year and the
society take charge of them.
Mrs. Kahn stated that she, as well
as eery member Of the society, are
very anxious that this be done. They
have a patient already who was
sent to the hospital yesterday, but
their funds are low and it is going
to be necessary that the people con-
tribute, that this patient may be
maintained there until cured.
The officers and members of the
society feel that in view ofv the work
they are doing for the city and
county. that the board OF county
commissioners could well afford to
make the necessary levy for this
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-03-07
MYSTERY OF LONE HOUSE
AMONG RUINS, CLEARED UP

Paris, March q. Correspondence
The Associated Press)-The mystery
of a lone farm house which stood for
months undamaged on "A conspicuous
knoll in the very heart of the battle
zone near Roye, with nothing but
ruins all about it, has just been clear.
ed up by a French infantry captain.
From this building the French
watched the operations of the Ger
mile distant. They expected every
day to become the target for the Ger
man artillery which played all around
and even demolished the hut of an
old peasant woman only hundred
yards away. Every morning at dawn
they crept up to the place from the
rear and took their observations. A
peasant farther back of the lines sug
gested that the owner of the farm
had paid the Germans round sum to
spar Z HIS pioptlbN, anu 'ii'o 'NP'"''
ton prevailed for some time.
One morning, as the French ap-
preached the place, they were met by
the peasant woman whose hut had
been demolished and who had taken
refuge in the cellar of the farm house.
"a spy came last night into the gar
ret of the farm house. she declared,
"and he made illuminated signals to
the Germans from the W indow"
The French officers could not be-
lieve it.
The next day and the next, the old
peasant declared positively that she
had again seen the man come and had
seen the light shining from the win
dow "A spy couldn't possibly slip
through our line of pickets,' the Of
iicer insisted.
The following morning the woman
asked the officer to take particular
notice of the stairs leading to the gar
ret. In thin coating of ashes that
she had spread over the steps, a mans
footprints were unmistakably out
lined We'll see about that tonight"
said the captain.
Instead of returning to the French
lin es,after completing their days OBJ.
servations, the detachment concealed
itself in bushes around the house and
watched the garret window. At II
o'clock, though they had seen no one
enter the building, lights appeared in
the window and the captain ordered
a rush upon the stairway At the same
time a heavy body dropped to the
ground on the other side.
The Germans had tolerated the use
of the house by the French during the
day, in order to utilize it themselves
at night. A complete signalling ap-
paratus was found, but the spy, who
knew the place better than the French
seemingly, had made good his escape.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-03-07

The weather in the past week has
been a test of the enthusiasm of the
contestants. One week has closed Of
the three week period in which the
diamond ring is to be awarded as
special prize for the contestant who
shows the highest number of votes
secured on subscriptions for that
period. To those who have done
little or nothing, let us say that
there is plenty of opportunity offered
in the week before you to make
yourself a winner. Some of the con-
testants have worked diligently
through this period, and not even the
inclemency of the weather has de-
tered them, and those of you who
have taken things easier will need
bestir yourselves to overtake those
who by reason of ability and natu-
raj adaptability can do more in
day than can the average contestant
in a week, but the experience of the
contest manager is that these bril-
liant contestants work only spasmod-
ically. Usually the winners in con-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-03-07
SHERIFF GETS
MAN WANTED
FOR KILLING
ALLEGED SLAYER OF KNOX SIM
MONS CAPTURED NEAR MARI
ETA FRIDAY AFTtRNOON-IS
NOW IN THE COUNTY JAIL.

BenitO Luna, the alleged slayer of
Knox Simmons, was captured by Sher-
if Garrett Friday afternoon near Ma
rietta where he was in hiding, and is
now in the county jail where he awaits
a preliminary hearing which the coun-
ty attorney says, will not be held un-
til after the present session of the
county court.
Luna has a bad flesh wound in the
left arm between the elbow and shoul-
der, inflicted by pistol bullet during
the melee. Yesterday DR.. MsNeese was
called and dressed the wound. The
Mexican has very little to say about
the matter and is probably reserving
his story of the affair until the preim-
mary hearing, which will probably oc-
cur the last of the week.
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Springs, provided worthy opponent
could be secured for him.
All of the spOrtively inclined citi-
zens of that resort were anxious to
see the mighty John L. in action,
and so arranged for his reception,
the reception to include his intro
duction to our young blacksmith, a
date was set, and the young black
smith was on hand to try conclusions
with the champion of the world.
John l.. was disposing of opponents
all over the country in less than the
stipulated four rounds, and it was
thought by many that the novice
would not last that long. as he had
retired from the game, and was, in
a manner, stale. Time was called by
the referee, however, who seemed to
be in hurry to dispose of the mat
ter as speedily as possible, and the
two gladiators clashed
The bout went merrily along the
four stipulated rounds without
knockout being scored, and in the
fifth the mighty John L. was sent to
the floor by stiff right from the
young novice.
This did not seem 10 "set" well
with the champion of the world, and
in the sixth round he went at his
opponent, and before the end of the
session, succeeded in landing the
sleep producer that put the black
smith down for the count
The blacksmith referred to is a
citizen of this city at PRESENT.. c.
Lebus. In speaking of the affair,
he states that the wallop he re-
ceived at the hands of Sullivan was
one that would have broken the neck
of an ordinary man, but he seems 10
have been out of the ordinary in
as much as he stayed the stipulated
four rounds and then some. Both
the gladiatore have long since quit
the game.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-03-07
THE PERSISTENT WORKER AS
AGAINST THE SPASMOD|C KIND

test are the "pluggers.' This con-
test affords plenty of examples of
both types.
The contest is fast drawing to a
close. The psychological time will
have soon arrived when you are go
ing to know the real value of the
time you have employed. We wish
it were possible that no one will be
disappointed, but some must of ne
cessity lose. The contest, on the
whole has been quite satisfactory to
the manager but it is possible for
contestant to come in now and
take away the big prize, so that we
want to emphasize the insecurity of
your position, however gratifying ii
may seem to you, and to us. The
only assurance of your success is
the employment of every minute of
time you have Just take into con-
sideration the value of the premiums
to be awarded and satisfy yourself of
what the few remaining days mean.
They either spell success or failure,
Now is the time-tomorrow may be
too late.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-03-07

The resolution by Representative
]. o. McCollister, asking for an in
vestigation of Commissioners Love
and Henshaw, which was introduced
Thursday, was not called up for
consideration Friday.
Scenes attending the Inauguration
of the first impeachment proceedings
in the history of Oklahoma before
the senate of the Fourth legislature
two years ago, were recalled by many
ola members of that body Friday
afternoon, when the house managers
headed by Judge Pinkham, presented
tie form al articles of impeachment
to the senate.
Regular Business Closed.
When ~. hCuSe .nanagcrs entered
the senate chamber the regular bus
mess ceased. Members were not
permitted to talk with each other
No one was allowed to enter or leave
the chamber while Judge Pinkham
read the charges on which the i'm
peachment of Commissioner Watson
is based
After the presentation of the for
NAL articles, Lieutenant Governor NJ
F.. Trapp appointed a committee
composed of Senators ]. Elmer
Thomas of Lawton, NJ. S. Blassingame
of Sallisaw and r. L. Davidson OF
Tulsa to prepare rules of procedure
for the trial. 1t is likely that the
rules and procedure followed two
years ago will be adopted
1t is not known when the senate
will fix the date for the beginning
of the trial A bill is now pending
in the house which would leealiae
adjournment sine die of the house
when the regular legislative program
is completed and continue the ses-
sion in extraordinary session for the
impeachment proceedings. A special
committee was appointed to inves-
tigate this bill and ascertain whether
the plan it suggests can be carried
out before the senate attempts to
fix a date for the trial.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-03-07

purpose. At any rate, they are going
to take the matter before the next
meeting of the board, and believe
their prayer will be granted.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-03-07
Present Payroll.

The present senate payroll is be-
tween $40 and $3.50 per day and it
has been held down to this figure
only by reason of the fact that the
members have refused to hire many
of the clerks provided for under the
existing statute.
The second anniversary of the in
auguration of President Wilson was
not allowed to go unnoticed and the
following resolution offered by Logan.
Cordell and Mitchell of the senate,
and McCrory, Simpson and Goodwin
of the house, was unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, the fourth of March is
the second anniversary of the inaug-
uration of President Wilson, and
Whereas, The country has had
an opportunity to know of the
achievements of President Wilson's
administration and his patriotic call
to duty in behalf of the people,
Therefore, be it resolved by the
senate and the house of representa-
tives of the Fifth legislature of the
state of Oklahoma that we heartily
endorse and commend the adminis-
tration of President Wilson for the
statesmanlike manner in which he
has conducted the affairs of this ma
ton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-03-07
Neutral Attitude.

"Be it further resolved that we
commend him for the wisdom shown
in his policy in behalf of peace con-
cerning not only Mexico, but for the
strict neutrality enjoined and main
tanned with the warning nations of
the world.
BE it further resolved that a copy
of these resolutions be duly engross-
ed and forwarded to President Wilson
and Secretary of State Bryan"
The committee on roads and high
ways submitted a favorable report
upon the house bill relating to roads
and highways together with several
important amendments suggested by
the committee. The bill as it passed
the house abolished the state high
way department and created in lieu
thereof a state highway engineer.
The senate amendment retains the
state highway commissioner and pro-
vides that he shall have authority to
appoint an assistant who shall be
qualified highway engineer Five
hundred copies of the bill were or
dered printed and 1t will be regu-
larly on the senate calendar for
consideration Friday.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-25
Jokes Change with Age

\ correspondent of The Republican yesterday morning jocuIarly treated a very incident which We lately directed attention-that or a by delegation of ladies to mark polti- sal extinction member of the legislature unless he should they desired to vote. and coupled with the threat the statement two members of the supreme had been marked because O their interpretation of law.
 The lghtness with which correspondent dealt with this recalls those happy by-gone days when mule buying the legislature earded a joke and when obloquy attached only the member who would stay bought" I'ribery and hribe-receving held to he honor aJIe transactions possessing some element of humor.
 those golden days. too. the theft a bill the eve of its the close of a legis- h.tive session pleasantly, though finally became much a nuisance that more serious minded legislators. who been ahnoyed the frequent recurrence of the joke. enacted law declaring this form humor be felony punish able by incarceration the territorial prison. The 5"ke. unlike wine. lost its flavor with age
 We suppose that will advance point some time when an attempt influence legislation hy means of threats will be regarded inno- hiarity. Our laws do not regard it. hUt the efficacy of a law depends wholly upon the torce sentiment behind it.
 Our correspondent seriously excuses the attempted intimidation legislator this case the ground that in voting the way the delegation wanted him vote. he would have fol- expressed wish of the people of his a the last election. But he would have fol- lowed the wish of the people of the whole state Nhither would be led by this theory of correspondence Of the fourteen which voted prohibition amendment. only four favored adoption. Would the members of the legislature from the other counties be justified accepting the verdict their constituents rather that of the of the whole state? If sO The peace officers counties would be their constituents had refused endorse
 We have seen great expense to the state, this view of correspondent prevail in this legisla- ture in regular the extra session. Most of proposed constructive legislation of the regular session. as well as the general appropriation bill failed because members able to look be- yond the boundaries their counties. For the same reason. the general appropriation bill in the extra session is threatened with failure.
 We will always be in danger of such failures until ajority the members of each house ,ome to understand that the s the smallest of legislation; until they come realize that they are not representatives of counties, towns, individuals. but of the state
Arizona republican., 1915-05-25
PLAY TIT-TAT AND WENT HOME

It was o'clock in the morning in one of the Broadway lobster palaces. Three youths were seated at one of the tables They had just ordered another bottle" of the bubble water. Two of them were hilarious and one broke into song.
 "I tell you what I'll do." said the third, who was the soberest of the three, "Tll challenge any of you to a game of tit-tat-to on the condition that you go home if I beat you.'
 The necessary diagram was drawn on the table cloth and the game started. At the end of the seventh play the sober one cried ''tit- tat to" and pointed to the three Ks. The gilded youth studied them for a moment. Then he and his pal rose to their feat and eX- tending his hand said: Sir I congrat- ulate you; you're a better man than I am.' And true to their agreement they disappeared through the revolving doors.-New York Letter to the Pitts burg Dispatch.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-25
BR|TA|N'S SONS
 CELEBRATE DAY
Large Gathering of British CTS, Their Friends and Relatives Observe Empire Day at Riverside Park Will Be Annual Affair.

Empire Day was celebrated in Ari- zona for the first time yesterday when between three and four hundred Brit ishers, their friends and relations, joined with the Caledonian society in commemorating the day at Riverside park.
 Scotchmen in their native dress and many others in regular attire began to assemble at the park early in the af- ternoon and by the time the picnic sup per was ready for serving. a host of Eritishers from many lands were on hand to do justice to the feed and do honor to their mother country.
 In the evening of song. story. pictures and dancing was given under the aus piCes of the society. The Rev Dr. Simms made ten minute address that set hand to clapping and feet to stamp ing, he lauded the Britishers in Amer ica, their high type of citizenship and the asset they have proven to this country
 Alex Davidson, president of the Gale donlan society and big chief of all the Scotchmen in Arizona, expressed his pleasure at the size of the gathering. It gratified him to see so many Brit ishcrs there and ne hoped that this preliminary celebration would develop into a great annual affair that would make the 24th of May notable in Ari- zona. It was evident that he held a warm< place in the hearts of the audi ence from the greting he received and the wild applause when his picture, like himself. in his native kits was thrown on the screen.
 The Misses Baum and Stafford gave a charming exhibition of Scotch danc- ing, MT. R. r. Jones sang some British songs in a manner that tickled his hearers. Mrs. Macdonald recited a story and little Bobby" sang Where the River shannon Flows until one could almost see the water. After that there were pictures. slides showing the leading generals and admirals of Brit ain, a picture of the late Lord Roberts which received a fine tribute, pictures of the troops at the front, in actual bat tie scenes and on the march and scenes from various parts of Scotland After that they sang God Save the King and America" and Arizona's first Empire Day was at an end
Arizona republican., 1915-05-25
IS N. First Ave.

of things to amuse them and along about noon comes the feed. Of course this will not interest the youngsters in the least; but the announcement Is made as a matter of course. Could anyone imagine great freeZers of ice cream, with cake and trimmings, un- der the shadey trees of Riverside on hot day. appealing to any healthy youngster? Of course not.
 Al Williams has the affair in charge and he has a fine young list of sports and stunts prepared to keep both young and old busy. The committee in charge will be at the park early in the morning and from the arrival CT the first kiddy until the last automo- Iile carries home the final straggler there will be something doing every minute.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-25
ELkS PICNIC;
 KIDS REJOICE!
Annual Outing and Picnic Given by Members of B. P. o. F.. for Youngsters and Old Folks at River side Park Today.

All the animals in the Riverside Zoo went to bed extra early last night, the proprietor or the merry-go- round ordered in an extra ton of coal with which to feed his wooden horses. the monkeys were busy looking for extra high branches on the trees in bath house were digging up all the small sized bathing suits and putting them in the front rows.
 The reason for all this? This is the day of the annual Elks picnic for children and old people, and all the youthful Elks and Elkesses that are to be will be bound Riverside Park ward early this morning. It was ru- mOred last night that the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and parents-had it's eye on the wooden horses that prance around the circular platforms of the razzle- dazzle, but it is believed that il will be content with 'watchful waiting until the day is done.
 Once every year the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks gives an out ing for the children and old folks of lodge members. It is one of the brightest occasions in the years cal endar and is looked forward to from season to season by young and old alike All is in readiness for today's picnic and great have been the pre- parations to make it success. All the expenses of the occasion will he borne by the Elks and young and old will be met at the gate and supplied with entrance and bathing tickets Inside the park they will find all sorts
Arizona republican., 1915-05-25
RISE OF RAILROAD PRESIDENTS

Only three of the twenty who at the head of the railroad systems Of America today held those positions years ago There a time when the list of railroad chiefs cata- logue of COuids, Huntingtons Harrmans. Wander bilts and mliOnaires generally. Now, with the ception of Stotesbury the Reading who . banker, l.. w. Hill of the Great Northern, who is of J. J. Hill, nearly every man has worked his way up a Iowly position.
 Ripley, the giant pilots the Atchison, began obscurely clerk.
 Underwood, who is evolving the Erie from a joke railroad, a brakeman Willard of the R. O., chosen representative of the Eastern group of railroads when difficult mis- sons have to be undertaken, fireman.
 Elliott savior or the New HaVen eX- rodman-
 Markham of the Illinois Central began q aDorer
 Rush. who is slaving night and day to put Mis- sour Pacific it's feet, cid have work quite he his railroad baptism 9 rodman.
 Req of the Pennsylvania is product of the en- gineering department.
 Earling, president Of the St Paul. tele- graph operator.
 Smith of the New York Central Hannaford of the Northern Pacific Mohler the Union Pacific, Sproule of Southern Pacific Gardner of the North1 western. Thomas of the Lehigh Valley, Nudge O. the Rock Island etc, have forged their way from the lowest rungs of the ladder
Arizona republican., 1915-05-25
"Trace at Home"

Among the advertisements The Republican last Sunday by the Arizona State Press relating partly job printing and partly to the rtotto Trade a Home" The advertisement men three of home job printing within week. the contracts aggregating nearly $20Oo raore than half of which went for wages part Of the rest the propretOrs of the shops and the balance, comparatively small part, for ma terial. only money paid for the last named ifetn of town. Fifty per cent of this s has since been distributed among the gro ceries bakeries, meat markets dry goods. clothing and shoe stores, and other places of business in Phoenix.
 The Arizona State Press advertisement was written for the edification of business and others inveigled by glib-tongued agents of the large printing houses of the coast and else where into giving large orders. which executed by men who never spend dollar here Frequently letterheads billheads bearing foreign imprint are received local dealers who deprecate tendency the part of citizens to send away to tine large order houses for merchandise which bought home.
 The Republican speaks of this advertisement. because it is engaged in job printing, for it has complaint to make of lack of patronage; plenty of work to do. It refers to this