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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-18
THE FARM AND SMALL TOWN
FURNISH BEST MATERIAL
FOR BIG LEAGUE TIMB Err,

Looking over the roster Of the big
league hail teams you viii find name
after name of men who only recently
were boys on the farm or in the village
o. small town. on tie other hand. sur
Irisingly few lan from the big cities.
Anl yet, this Is not $50 surprising after
al. Even laying aside our knowledge Of
the big part that the sC-Cailcl country
boy has always played in the great af-
S1irs Of business and TIE nation, the
~ountry is the place to lay the founda-
tlon necessary for athletes.
The photographs shown are familiar
90 all lovers OF the great National game.
In addition to their being representatives
Of their type in the baseball world, all Of
these stalwart athletes are great cndors-
ors Of that beverage you know and like
so we'l-Coca-Cola.
Short Histories Of the Players.
JONES, Fielder Allison. Manager Of St.
Louis Browns. Born August l3, 1871, at
Shincle House, Pa. Last season lie came
within ono-Aaf same of winning Federal
League pennant, finishing nearer the top
than any team IN major leagues since
the Browns in lSs2.
He says Coca-Cola is lis fayorite
beverage. q
ALEXANDER. Grovcr Cleveland, Pitcher
Philadelphia Nationals. Born IN 81.
Paul, Nebraska, February &c, 1887, and
lives on a farm there now.
Alexander is one Of the greatest pitch
ers in the game today, being practically
responsible for the Philadelphia National
League team winning the pennant last
year. Drafted by Philadelphia in Aug
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-18

Trade what you don't want for
something YOU cen use by patronizing
the want coiumn.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-18
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
Under and by virtue of the Consti-
tuition and laws of the State Of Okla
homa, and an ordinance of the mayor
and council of the City of Ardmore,
County of Carter, State Of Okla
homa, duly and regularly adopted on
the 10th day of July 1916, notice is
hereby given that special election
is hereby ordered and proclaimed to
be held in said city on the 91st day
of July, 1915, for the purpose of sub
mitting to the qualified property tax
paying voters of said city the follow
ing questions:
Shall the City of Ardmore, Carter
County, State of Oklahoma, incur an
Indebtedness by issuing its negotiable
coupon bonds in the aggregate prin-
cipal sum of five thousand dollars,
($5,O00.00) for the purpose Of provid-
ing funds for the purpose of purchas-
ing equipment for street and alley
department, which equipment is
to be owned and controlled exclusive.
ly by said City, and levy and collect
an annual tax, in addition to all other
taxes up all the taxable property in
said City, sufficient to pay the in
verest on said bonds as it falls due,
and also to constitute a sinking fund
for the payment of the principal
thereof when due, said bonds to bear
interest not to exceed i've %
per cent? per cent per
Gnnum, payable semi-annually, and to
become due within twenty-five years
from date"
No person shall be entitled to vote
on said proposition except he is in all
respects qualified property tax-pay-
ing elector of said city. In case
majority of the qualified voters, as
above described, shall vote affrma-
lively for the issuance of said bonds,
the mayor and city councilmen
Shdil Ioout tuC Sd4liV, anu uOl Olltl-
wise.
The voting place of said election
shall be at the City Hall and the fol-
lowing named persons are designated
and appointed to conduct said election
at the voting place; such officers
shall also act as counters:
Judges-Kirk Dyer, F. NJ. Lykins.
Clerks-Frank Pierce, C. H. Wood
ruff.
The polls shall be opened at s
o'clock in the forenoon, and close at
G O'Clock in the afternoon.
Said election to be held and con-
Quoted in all respects according to the
Constitution and election laws of the
State of Oklahoma.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my hand as acting mayor of the
said City of Ardmore, Carter County,
State of Oklahoma, and have caused
the seal of said City to be hereunto
this 10th day of July, 1916.
JOE VI. LONDON,
Attest: Acting Mayor.
C. H. BRUCE, City Clerk.
(SeaD
(First published July IS, 1870.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
FreakiSh Action
of Lightning

The thunder. lightning and rain
sorm OF last Thursday played more
or less havoc up Carson valley, and
particularly in the neighborhood OF
the Will Drcssler and Mike Fay
ranches. which are close to the upper
end of the valley.
The lightning struck many tele-
phone and electric light poles, and
put the service out Of commission in
that ncighborhood. 1t would strike
a pole and skip two or three poles.
and then splinter two or three poles
in succession, and scatter the splin
ters for many feet around, and in the
road. Several horses, frightened,
ran against barbed wire fences and
were seriously injured. But it is All
i'll wind that blows nobody good.
The church at Gardncrvillc was
crowded on Sunday.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
John Barrymore
In Comedy Success

Tonight the Grand presents John
barrymore. the worlds greatest COM
cdian, who plays two roles in the
screaming comedy success, NEARLY
a King" which was written specially
Tor John Barrymore. gives this cele-
bratcd comedian the greatest oppor-
tunity OF his motion-piCture career
to display the thousand and one COM
ic sides Of his talented nature which
have made him prime favorite
since his Introduction to the film
world by the Famous Players Film
company. This Paramount picture
never pauscs in interest from the
moment it opens until the final
scene. Can you picture Barrymore
decked in pajams sliding triumphant
" into the stateroOm OF strange
girl on top Of an ungovcrnablc trunk
in the middle OF the night? He Is
on shipboard, and the angry sea
pitches the trunk about the state
room and finally watts it across the
companonway into the girls room
Space forbids more details OF Barry
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
New York Schools
Opened Yesterday
BY United Pressl

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-Delayed
since the regular opening date the
first Of the month, by the iniantile
paralysis epidemic which has tlaim-
ed about 10000 victims of whom
5000 died; and which cost the city
a million dollars, school opened here
yesterday.
\ gOOdly percentage of New York
City's boys and girls did not attend,
however, because their parents still
ear the disease which has baffled
city, county, state and federal author
tiles until the last few weeks.
1t now is believed the blood in
fusion method has shown the way tC
the control OF the disease. Every
precaution will be taken to prevent
a repetition of the epidemir neTt
year.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Southern Forests Furnishing Raw
Material Cut off by European War

ural resources is merely a matter OF
chemical engineering.
One exhibit shows how we saved
ourselves from return to gas light
ing. when Germany cut off our sup
ply Of potash for glass making. by
substituting soda OF which we have
plenty.
1--WE are showing how our scien-
lists and inventors have not only
cqualled but cNcellcd the heretofore
unrivallcd Germans in the manufac-
ture OF delicate lenses, also how
\merican made porcelain has been
improved and is better now than the
exquisite imported porcelains ever
were.
The Technical Association OF
Pulp and Paper Industry will consid-
cr plan here to relieve the paper
shortage by using Florida palmetto
roots, wood wasted in California and
many other raw material supplies
throughout the country. including
certain grasses in the west and south
west, in paper making.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Wanted I'm Illinois
On Another Charge

Jake Abraham, for whom extradi-
ton papers were asked about a week
ago by Governor Dunno of Illinois
on charge of wife desertiOn and
which Governor Boyle refused to is
sue, is again in trouble. Another set
OF requisition papers were received
by Governor Boyle this morning ask
ing for his return to that state for
the crime OF adultery. The complaint
: signed by his son and charges him
with the above crime with a young
girl OF Chicago about II years of age
The young lady i'll question is in
delicate condition and has made a
confession charging Abrahams with
responsibility.
Governor Boyle has notified Abra-
hams attorney. Alfred Ayers OF
Reno, OF the receipt OF the new
papers and il is expected that hear
ing will be granted the defendant to
show why the executive warrant
should not be issued
The case. from what can be learn
ed; started through Abrahams induc-.
ing his wife to sign deed to some
property in Chicago and which he
sold for SO, 800 and started west. The
papers are backed up by a number
Of affidavits from members OF tine
family and also from parties living
in the house where the young lady
in question roOmcd. \ hearing viii
probably be held this afternoon.
Governor Boyle late this alter
noon issued ard signed the executive
warrant for the arrest and return OF
| \braham to Illinois,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
IBy United Pressl

ATH EMS, Sept. 26-It is believed
that VenizelOs will call the mobiliza-
ton Of all Greek forces when he
reaches Crete. King Constantine
conferred with the premier when he
heard of Venizelo5' departure. 1t is
reported that General Moschpnutos,
chief of staff, has resigned. 1t is
rumored that Ncnizelos may imne-
diately lead the revolutionists against
King Constantine.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
lBy United PrcSsl


NEW YORK. Sept. 26.-llOw raw
materials from the big interests o.
the Southern States anG rom other
;s,:s .d thc country ar saving the
tn,cG Sta.~s from war shortage
Of dyes. acids. pulps and other ma
tcrials, is being shown at the nation
al convention Of American Scientists.
which began here today. The Ameri-
can Chemical, American Electro
Chemical, Engineering Society OF
Chemical Industry, and other scicn-
tihc societies with thousands OF SCI
entisis for members. are meeting ur-
der the leadership Of President Or.
Charles II. lIerty OF the American
society.
Our exhibits here today said
DR.. IIcrty. "show how the big tvs
Der regions OF the south arc being
developed to supply alcohol, dyes,
acids and paper pulps on 4 Ggartlc
scale. We have depended cn Europe
for much OF these things heretofore,
but the development OF our own nat
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Was Preceded by an Eighteen Hour
Battle "Opens the Way to Road
ways Leading to the Somme--
French Down Nine German Aero
planes
IBy United Pressl

LONDON, Sept. 26.-Gcneral llaig
reported this afternoon that the Brit
ish have captured Complies, the key
point OF the Germans to the Ra-
paumc- Pcrennc battle line, An eigh-
teen hour battle preceded the cap
turc. The capture eliminates one OF
the last two obstacles to the capture
OF Pcronnc. The objective is the
Sommc offensive. The capture fol-
lowed the complete cncirCling OF
Combles. Twenty-nine were killed
in the Zeppelin raid last night. Anti
air craft guns saved the industrial
and military establishments.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Winters Ranch
Sells for $65,0O0

The contracts for the sale OF the
Ira Winters ranch OF 1000 acres on
the east side OF Washoe lake have
all been signed. The names Of the
purchasers are not divulged. but they
are California capitalists and farmers.
The purchase price as agreed upon
is $65,0O0 and from what can be
learned it is their intention to sub
divide the ranch into forty and sixty
acre tracts, which will be sold to
farmers with families, on easy terms
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
By United Pressl

TOLEDO, Sept 26.-Candi,;ate
Hughes continues his discussion Of
tariff and Americanism in the Ohio
campaign. His throat is better as
the result OF the constant attention
oi specialist. Several extra plat
form speeches were demanded today.
In one speech he said he wants
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Speed Record Made
In Federal Court

In the trial Of a bootlcggcr in the
Federal court yesterday speed was
developed which has seldom been at
tanned in the trial Of any offender.
b. Gomez, a Mexican, was up on
a charge OF selling liquor to an In
dian The case was begun at $50;
the jurymen called and all but three
accepted on their examination: the
places OF the three were rapidly FLIED
and the case went to trial: four wit
ncsses were examined, the opposin 2
counsel made their arguments and
Judge harrington delivered his
charge The jury retired Immediate
ly took vote finding the defendant
guilty, and filed back into court with
their verdict. The whole proceed
ing took an hour and five minutes.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Villa Coming North
IRy United preSs

Dy
Ell PASO, Sept 26.-It is report
ed at Juarez that Villa is marching
toward the American expedition. It
is feared he intends to cut off com
municatiOn or attack the northern
towns. Army men refuse to believe
that Villa in his last effort to dis
credit Carranza intends to attack the
Pcrshing OutDOsts.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
ATTORNEY SAYS NEW EVIDENCE
DISCOVERED IN BILLINGS CASE

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20
Judge Dunno today deferred until
Saturday the sentencing of Billings.
upon Attorney McNutt's declaration
that he had discovered new evidence.
lie vii produce the mysterious pho
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Auto Thieves Nabbed
TBv United pressl


OAKLAND. Sept. 26.-Ry the ar
rest of Edward Carlisle, an escaped
honor prisoner from the Oregon pen
itcntiary, and two others. one a ga
rage proprietor. the police are GER
tain they have the automobile thieves
who have been operating in Oakland
Reno and Los Angeles stealing many
cars.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Federal Court

In the Federal court this morning
the trial OF J. Gordon for selling
whisky to Indians vas heard before
a jury A verdict of guilty was 1c-
turned The trial of F. B. Holmes
Tor like offcnsc is i'll progress this
afternoon.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Catholic Dignataries Arrive

Bishop Grace OF Sacramento, Faith
cr Dcrmody of Goldheld and Father
Furin OF Chico. Cal, were arrivals
i'll Carson on last evenings west
bound train from the south. They
later left for Valley Springs for a
rest of a few days.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26

tographer not located during the
trial. Billings has issued state
mcnt der ing that he has offered to
confess The police say the prose
cution's witnesses resolved threaten
ing letters during the trial.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
I. w. WIS On Rampage
IR,- ITnifed DreSSl

NORTH YAKIMA, Wash, Sept
26.-The forty-six imprisoned indus
trial Workers OF the World this
morning demolished the furniture in
the jail and the bars and continue
the wre cking this afternoon while
citizens and deputies surround the
Jail to prevent their escape.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26

building trades unions will not walk
out until Thursday Strike leaders
say the list OF unions that intend to
walk out is encouraging, but the
number ceasine work will not be as
large as at first announced. Attacks
on the elevated and surface cars con-
tinue.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Socialist Lecture

Wednesday evening, in the c. and
c. theater, at 8 o'clock, Caroline \.
Lowe, a well-known lecturer, will
speak on some phases OF Socialism.
The lecture is free and women are
especially invited
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Wounded Mexicans Arrive
IBy United Press!

JUAREZ. Sept. 26.-Wounded sol
diers are arriving here from the bat
tie at Sammlyuca. icrty miles south,
where part OF the garrison surrend-
cred and the rest was slaughtered.
The towns people are apprchenslNc
lest Villa is preparing for an attack
on Juarcz.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
German Counters Repulsed
By United Press

PARIS, Sept. 2o.-The German
counters on the new French Somme
positions have been repulsed and the
French have consolidated their gains
The German attack between Thia-
mont and Fiery was rcpulscd. Nine
German acroplancs were downed
yesterday.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Dozen Men Fntombed
IBy United prcssl

Dy I-NTTtV TV59I
BROOKLYN. Sept. 26.-A portion
Of SiNty-ci2hth street caved in today,
owing to subway construction. \
dozen men are reported entOmbcd.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Germans Admit Allies Capture Sev-
eral Villages On the Somme Fol-
lowing Terrific Battle - Ambass-
ad0r Gerard'S American Visit MAY
Be Deferred for Present
Admit Allies Gains

BERLIN, Sept 26.-It is admitted
the Allies have captured several vii
lagos in the terrific Somme drive.
The battle was violent and the Allies
losses heavy
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
IBy United Pressl

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26-The
governments brief in the suit to
compel the Pennsylvania railroad to
furnish adequate cars to handle pc
troleum Was filed today and declares
it is the duty OF every interstate car
rier to furnish cars reasonably nee
essary to handle normal traffic.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Bv United Press

NEW YORK, Sept 26-MembcrS
Of the legislature intend to ask the
governor this afternoon to call the
assembly to pass laws to prevent the
railway strike. 1t is understood that
Governor Whitman does not favor a
special session. The Manhattan
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Fleeing Disorderly

PARIS, Sept. 26.-The Bulgarians
made powerful attack on the
French positions at Armenohr, but
were rcpulscd. The Bulgarians are
now fleeing in disorder.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Gerard May Not Come

BERLIN, Sept 26.-Following Wis
itsby Foreign Minister Won Jagow
and other officials it is reported Am
bassador Gerard may change his plan
to sail Tor america. The nature of
Won JagOw's visits was not revealed
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Reply Received
IBv United Press |

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-The
Austrian reply to President Wilson's
appeal Tor a Polish relief agreement
has been received and forwarded 70
the president.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Six Drown When Vessel Sinks
Bv United Press

BY United PTesSI
OSWEGO. \. v. Sept 26.-The
steamer Roberval, enroute here from
Ottawa. sank five miles off shore in
a storm this morning. Six drowned
and three were rescued.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Elevator Falls, Kills Three
By United Pressl

ROCK ISLAND, Sept 26-Two
were killed and three injured today
by an elevator in the Deere wagon
factory falling five stories.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Brains" Pleads Guilty
IBy United PressI

By United PressI
NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-William
Butler, the alleged "brains" Of the
blackmail plottcrs, pleaded guilty to-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
EVENTS

day to impersOnating federal Off
Ger He was sentenced to eighteen
months
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26

more's great comedy hit of 1916,
Nearly a King"
Added Number-Bray's Comedy
Cartoon-"Bobby Bumps, Fly Swat
ter" A Paramount program.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26

Mrs. Jane Reynold and Mrs Bes-
sic Grote, who were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Mara for the
past three weeks, have left for thci:
home in Salinas, Cal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Wilson Will Talk In Chicago
BY United prcssl

BY United Prcssl
CHICAGO. Sept. 26.-lt has beer
announced that President Wilson
will speak in Chicago on Octobe,
10Th.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26
Substance Hughes Talk In Journey
Through Ohio . Candidate Who
Has Not Voted In Seven Years
Also Continues His DiSc0urSeS
On Good AmeriCaniSm

America on an enduring basis OF
prosperity and docs not propose to
rely OH war orders.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-26

Latest news in the Appeal.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-26
DRY GOODS BUYERS COMPLAIN.
Think Prices Are Being Forced
Upward lnduIy.

The Dry Goods EcoromiSt says al
though many Of the buyers who were
In the New York uarkst have returned
the desire to get hold OF merchau-
disc In quantities. continues to bc applr-
ent. In some instances this attitude H. -"
acute as to be in marked contrast with
the views OF certain other retailers. II
In also at variance with the conserva-
tive feeling which prevails in financial
circles. wher" the thought seems to be
that while nonc can ~for"see the dura-
ton OF the WAL its end. when /, does
come. will bring many and great changes
IN our trade conditions. Tho constan,
Friction IN our International relations
also impresses the large bankers and
dealers in securities.
AS to th" buyers Of merchandise, who
arc operating with caution. it is their
outspokcn belief that prices are being
forced upward unduly. Some Of the
manufactures they feel. are taking AN
Ohfair advantage If their customers.
The retailers are advancing prices on
their " goods wherever possible and
thus getting an extra profit. but they are
averse TO buying more goods than they
can help at present figures. They admit.
however, that they run the risk Of not
getting all the goods they will need, es.
pecially for next fall"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-26
GOSSIP OF WALL STREET
We'll behaved,

All things considered, Tho stock u.,
Ret rendered u pretty good accom-.
Itself yesterday. Persons Interested
the market who read tho scare lr,d.,,.
IN yesterdays morning papers rog,rI..
tho German drive against N.rdnn ,r,
the revolt in Congress natural, .,r,
down town expecting to iiud - dc.'...,,
market. They were p.cosaHilv 49,.
appointed. The general list acted g.,
,remcly well and ended 'ho d.t ~
advances OF from "a fraction ~ 4 y.,.
to scvcrai points all along ,Ac Ina
More strength and activij, wceo ,.,.,
In many OF the railroad stocks t.i
been evident for several da4. T,,
was PEE haps due to reports that
agreement had been reached h,.v,s.
the Western bituninous cou, ,.tr,f,..
and the miners. Moreu,e-. fr,,, g..
the last few weeks has be,n a so., r.
"A cleanup day IN the magtc' vt
the short Interest: has covered oslo. r..
way for the week end. ana ti. u,.
have had something 10 do VIZ. ID, m+,.
kct's good behavior as well 81 the ia,
that Wall Street j. becoming rr.,,
well accustomed TO cisos. dpomr.
and otherwise