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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-28
Sales in Other States.

For your information, beg to say
the Minnesota prison sold over $4,000,
600 pounds of binder twine this sea
son. The North Dakota prison, locat
ed at Grove, N, d., sold 2.653,05O lbs,
South Dakota prison at Sioux Falls
sold 100000 pounds. Wisconsin pris-
on located at Wampum, sold 2,S5O,OO0
pounds this season. The Indiana pris.
on at Michigan City sold 1,775,000 lbs.
"'ln addition to the cost of the equip
ment and installing (same), 120-spin-
die mill, a revolving fund of at least
100000 should be available to carry
on the business, that is, to be used to
purchase the material that enters into
the manufacture of twine. This amount
provides a substantial working basis
for plant of the above capacity
"It is advisable to have a large fund
available so that large quantities of
fiber can be bought when the market
is low. Buying raw material in large
quantities, when low prices prevail on
the market, insures better selling price
to the merchant trade on the finished
product and leaves a better margin to
the state. With a substantial reserve
fund the state can better compete
with the trust"
Minnesota Twine Factory.
On October 20, 1913, the general
manager of the Minnesota State pris-
on wrote as follows:
Replying to your favor of October
16, will state that we have twine fac
tory, consisting of about 500 spindles
with yearly capacity of 1S,OOO,O0O
pounds. The cost of mill of this size
would be in the neighborhood of
$4,000, exclusive of power and build
ings, making a cost of $40 900 and $45,-
600 for one system, as our plant con
sists of four systems of about 125 spin
dies each. Relative TO the results, will
state that the mill has always proved
a paying investment and we have
accumulated revolving fund of about
81 100000 from an original investment
of $25O,000 which was paid back four
or five years after it was appropriated
"We work about 225 prisoners in the
twine factory, outside of which we en-
ploy ten citizens, consisting of super
assistant superintendent,
twine inspector, and foremen."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-28
UNCLE SAINTS
KIND To THE
EX-CONV|CTS
CIVIL SERVICE is NOT CLOSET
TO FORMER CRIMINALS, SAYS
Z. S. CIVIL SERVICE COMMITS
SION.

Oklahoma CITY, FEB. 2I,-EN-con-
victs are not debarred from taking
United States civil service examina.
tions because they have been con-
victed as criminals. If a former
convict applies for permission to
take an examination for the federal
service his application is weighed on
its merits
These facts, establishing hope for
ambitious men who have fallen into
the hands of the law, are embodied
in statement by the United States
civil service commission, made pub
lie Friday by Postmaster Claude
Weaver.
1t is believed this statement es-
tablishes a precedent. 1t was made
in response to an inquiry by Post
master Weaver on behalf of a con-
vict in the McAlester penitentiary.
The convict was formerly a man
high in the affairs of Oklahoma. He
had the confidence of the biggest men
of the state and was regarded as
one of the coming young men-but
one day temptation came 10 him,
he committed forgery and was sent
to prison. Now his term has nearly
expired and he wishes to know wheth-
er or not man with the stigma of
the prison on his name will be per-
mitted by the government to take
civil service examinations.
To this end he wrote Mr.. Weaver
recently asking him to inquire of
the commission in his behalf. Friday
Mr. Weaver received letter from
the convict, typewriter on prison
stationery, reading as follows:
Convict's Letter.
"Hon. Claude Weaver, Oklahoma,
Oklahoma.
Dear Mr.. Weaver--Through your
kindness | am in receipt of the fol
lowing letter from the United States
civil service commission, which was
very satisfactory and a pleasant sur
prise, | assure you:
"'At the request of Mr.. Claude
Weaver, postmaster at Oklahoma. the
commission advises you that whether
or not an eX-convict may be per-
mitted TO compete in civil service
examinations depends upon the facts
in his particular case. One who has
not been deprived OF his citizenship
or who, having been so deprived,
has had his civil rights restored to
him. and who, through considerable
period of right living has established
good reputation and rehabilitated
himself in the good opinion of his
fellow men, may present the facts
in his case, together with testimonials
as to his character and his eligibil-
ity will then be determined. The
commission does not arbitrarily debar
a person from ever entering an eXami-
nation for federal employment solely
because he has been convicted of
crime.
"'By direction of the commission
81 am sending this to you for the
reason that it may be of use to you
and again thank you for your inter
est"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-28

A heavy cold in the lungs that was
expected to cure itself, has been the
starting point in many cases of dis
ease that ended fatally. The sensible
course is to take frequent doses of
BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP.
1t checks the progress of the disorder
and assists nature to restore normal
conditions. Price. 25c, soc and S100
per bottle. Sold by Bomar Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-28
Rabies and MuzzIed Doqs.

In a number of Oklahoma towns
there is revival of local demand for
the muzzling of dogs that have been
exposed to rabies. To expect substan-
tial good from such a plan is rather
absurd. The compulsory muzzling of
all the dogs in Oklahoma would soon
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-28

Life is but light dream, which soon
vanishes. TO live is to suffer. The
sincere man struggles necessarily to
gain the victory over himself-Napo-
leon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-28

mills when completed will represent
an expenditure of approximately $60,
600, This does not include the brick
furnished by the state brick plant or
,,n,.ipt In
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-28

A child that has Intestinal worms is
handicapped in its growth A few
doses of WHITES CREAM VERMI,
FUGE destroys and expels worms; the
child Immediately improves and
thrives wonderfully. Price 25c per bot
tie. Sold by Bomar Drug Company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-28
More Malapropery.

Yes" said Mrs. Twickenbury, they
were very careful about that infec-
tious membranous Group. They had
anecdotes hanging up adj over the
house. ."-Baltimor sun.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-02-28
Consultation.

When costive or troubled with con.
stipation, take Chamberlain's Tablets.
They are easy to take and most agree
able in effect. Obtainable everywhere.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
Gambling Cases
Going Direct to
Supreme Court

Directly to the supreme court, on
points of law, will be taken the cases
of the 80 Chinese recently convicted
of gambling and fined SIS each in the
district court This is the decision
of Attorney Lorrin Andrews, who de-
clared today that, in the matter of the
appeals of the Chinese, he will not
take their cases into circuit court
The situation" says Andrews,
was this: The police, without a
warrant, broke down a door and en-
tered rooms where they found the 80
Chinese. They found no cards, but,
after a search, found a set of Chinese
checkers. The policemen testified
that the game of checkers is Ene of
skill and that it has to be played by
two people. They also testified that
there could be betting on the game.
District Magistrate Monsarrat
found them guilty. If this is so, then
the police may go to any house, break
down the door, rout out some check
ers and arrest those living in the
house. We hold that no offense has
been committed and the cases will be
taken directly to the supreme court
for a decision" ..=. =. ~. &.
Attorney Andrews says he will pre-
sent the cases as soon as the neces
sary papers are drawn. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
OAHU AVIATION
TO BE aided BY
BIG KITESTATION
Army Officers and Weather
Bureau Plan Establishment
of Aerial Research Work

FLYING kites at elevations up to
four miles-not once but every day
of the year-may soon be seen at
Fort Kamehameha if plans that are
being arranged between the U. S.
weather bureau and officials of the
local meteorological service and off,
GERS of the Hawaiian Department OF
the army reach successful conclu-
sion, as now seems almost certain.
Plans are well under way for the
building of an aerial research station
for the purpose of obtaining first
hand information as to action OF the
trades and anti-trade winds at eleva-
tions high enough to be influenced by
local atmospheric conditions. How
deep the trade winds are; at what
elevation the air ceases to flow to-
ward the equator and starts back to-
ward the cold regions Of the north
and its, exact direction and velocity
while undergoing this change are
questions soon to be answered for the
scientists of all countries by the wea-
ther bureaus big Oahu observatory.
A letter received by local authori
ties of the War Department from
Prof. Chas. F. Marvin, chief of the
weather bureau, Washington, d. c.,
gives promise of the early realization
of the hope OF many scientific men
who are Interested in Hawaii and the
Pacific islands generally.
This is nothing less than the estab.
fishing here OF an theological station,
the largest and highest class station
maintained by the U. S. Weather Bu-
reau, aid requiring the services of
its most skilful scientific research
men. ~.: =. -: III. =.
Several months ago local officers of
the coast artillery observed that in
making their calculations for the
flight Of the big shells from the NOR.
tars, which go up as high as 10000
or $4,000 feet, the projectile would
often fall so far wide of the mark as
to make it seem certain that the act.
ion of the wind in the upper strata
of air was totally different from that
indicated by the local surface winds
So kites were built here and flown
from Diamond Head crater, but none
of them were large enough nor strong
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
GERMAN OFFICIAL
CABLEGRAMS

GERMAN HEADQUARTERS, Aug
23.-Useless British attacks between
Thiepval and Pozieres were repulsed
In the night time hand-to-hand fight
ing took place north OF Ovillers.
Enemy's hand grenade attacks in
Foureaux wood, near Maurepas, failed.
ArtilIeries continue with high activity.
Near Estrees, small trench pieces,
where French maintained themselves
since August 81, are now cleaned out
and we captured three officers and
143' men.
In the Fleury sector enemy's hand
grenade attacks were repulsed- In
Mountain wood small infantry en-
gagements resulted favorable for us.
East front: No incidents Of import
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
mo REASON FOR
OGG'S SUICIDE
KNOWN T0AGENT
News of Death of Manager of
Hawaiian Agricultural Co.
Comes as Shock
HAD WORRIED BUT WAS
BRIGHTER RECENTLY
His Body is Shipped to Honolulu
Inter- Island Steamer
Mauna Loa
Istar-Builetin Special by Mutual wirslessl

[star- Bulletin Special by Mutual wirelessl
HILo, Aug. 24.-Manaeer William
G. ogg of Pahala plantation was
found dead, with the top Of his head
blown off, yesterday afternoon. II was
evidently case Of suicide. He had
left the dining table at his home on
Monday evening and was missing un-
I'll the body was found near the Half
way House on the county road from
the Volcano House to PahaIa. The
body was on the ground some dis
tanee from his automobile and a re-
volver was lying aInaside the body.
The remains have been shipped to
Honolulu on the steamer Mauna kea.
Without leaving any explanation, SO
far as can yet be learned, William G..
0gg, for many years connected with
the Hawaiian Agricultural Company
and its manager since 1904, is. dead
by his own hand. Advices of his death
were received by c. Brewer & Co.,
agents for the company, yesterday
afternoon. but with the facts that he
had died and that his body would be
brought here the information ended.
Wireless messages from Hilo after
Brewer & Co. had closed their offices
for the night Wednesday gave details
of the finding OF the body of Ogg
lying near his automobile about 100
yards from. the old Halfway House on
the county road leading between Pa.
hala and the Volcano House. Close at
hand was 32-caliber revolver and he
had been shot IN the mouth.
The wireless states that although
Ogg had been absent from the planta1
ton since Monday, his wife and those
at the plantation thought he had gone
to Hilo and felt no alarm. He had
spent the morning of Monday with
the entomologist of the planters assc.
citation, o. H. Swezey, talking over
plantation matters and left him with
the stated intention Of going to The
lower end of the plantation to see
to the extinguishing of a fire there.
Nothing unusual IN his manner was
noted at that time.
At the office OF Brewer & Co. this
morning 1t was said that the news of
the suicide came as a complete sur
prise. The report that plantation
worries was the moving reason for
his act was discredited Leafhopper
plague has affected the crop of the
plantation both this year and last to
the extent of something like 5000 tons
and this had made the manager rather
blue, but more recently he had seem
cd to brighten up That recently
there had been dry weather was moth
ing unusual at PahaIa and the agents
do not believe that business worries
can be blamed for his suicide. Friends
here who have long known him take |
the same view.
William G. Ogg was native of
Scotland, and came to Ha. |
waii In 1883 with James Glib, who is |
row manager of the Honolulu Planta-
ion Company. He first went to Waia. |
kea, Hawaii, and became stable luna. |
He rose rapidly until in six years he !
became plantation manager for the |
Hawaiian Agricultural Company. In
1898 he married Miss Campbell. The |
couple had no children.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
PETITION MAY
STOP BERETANIA
Street PROJECT
Attorney for Link McCandless
is Circulating Paper to
Again Check Work

L. L. McCandless has employed r.
L. Weaver, the attorney, to obtain sig.
natures to a petition of protest
against Beretania street improve
ments to be presented at the public
hearing on the improvement project
to be held by the supervisors Tues.
day night. ..~
Weaver has told the city engineer
and several of the supervisors that he
is rapidly persuading the Orientals
who own property on the portion OF
the street the board intends to i'm.
prove, from King to Nuuanu street, to
sign the petition Acting as attorney
for McCandless six or seven months
ago he succeeded in killing the pro.
ject. H. -r..~. i
After petition with the signatures
Of property owners representing So
per cent of the frontage to be improv.
ed has been presented to the board
project can not be revived for six
months, under the frontage tax laws.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
RAILROADS YIELD
BUT WOULD RAISE
RATES OF FREIGHT
Following Conferences With
President, Committee An
nounces Attitude
URGE PERMANENT BOARD
FOR FUTURE DIFFICULTIES
Men Seem Favorably Disposed
and Situation Takes a
Brighter Turn


WASHINGTON, o. c., Aug. pa
Announcement today by the 33 rail
road executives who have been ia
conference with President Wilson
sIgnsIizes 4 yielding Of the big roads
on the point they have hitherto re
fused, and simultaneously gives more
hope for avertlng strike OF 400, o,00c
employees than has been In prospect
for several days,
After continued conferences with
the president at the White House to
, day and yesterday, the select commit.
tee representing the railroad execu.
tives gives out the following state
nent Of lts attitude:
/. The railroad presidents are willing
70 accept the eight-hour day demanded
BY the men, and In return ask for as
suranees Of his support and that Of
the government 20 secure permission
from the interstate Commerce Com
mission to Increase freight rates.
The railroads ask Congress to cre-
ate a permanent board to handle all
future labor difficulties. This board,
they say, should be empowered to In.
vestiqste threatened trouble and con-
troveFsy. While It's Investigation 10
N progress no strike or strike vote ls
to be allowed. The results Of the in
vestlpa.Ion are to be made public.
At the end Of such Investigation ar.
bitrstion will be suggested TO settle
the outstanding points, but In the
.sssMt sot no sceeptspce Of arbitration
opportunity viii be given for strike
vote, and IN this strike vote the bal.
lotlno shall be secret.
The representation Of the men are
apparently fasorabIy disposed TO &C.
eert the plan and indications Of the
arrival at an understanding are
brighter. u ls felt that the crisis
has been passed.
The question OF how. the railroads
are to get the additional revenue they
insist that they will require il they
are to grant the demand of the men
for an eight-hour day, Is believed to
have been the subject of the discus.
sion held between Hale Holden, Dan.
iel Willard and Judge Lovett, presi-
dents Of the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy, the Baltimore & Ohio and
the Hartman lines, respectively. and
President Wilson at the White House
yesterday afternoon.
It is understood that the railroad
heads pointed out that the granting
of the full demands of the men
would mean an additional 500, 900, 900
a year to the payrolls of the lines.
Claim Men are Well Paid.
They declare that the roads are
now paying A cents out of every dol.
lar earned to their employees, and
that the men are now getting far more
money than other workers in similar
classes Of employment. They adder
ih-t this money would mean the equ
yalent of per cent advance on all
freight rates.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
DEUTSCHLAND MAKES GERMAN
PORT, GREEK TROOPS JOINING
ALLIES IN BALKAN BATTLING
BERLIN CLAIMS BULGARANS DEFEATED THE ENTENTE
FORCES ON STRUMA RlVER-TEUT0NS REDOUBLE At
TACkS ON WEST BUT LONDON AND PARIS SAY AS
SAULTS ALL REPUuSED
tAssOeiated Pres. Service by Federal wireless,

I. soet Press servceb by FedeaIwi Wireless
ATHENS Greece
that
A Albanians SaIonik
SOFIA Bulgaria, 24The 7ueaians
They positions
LONDON, Eng. Aug. 24-The German merchant submarine
Deutschland which sailed from Baltimore Chesapeake
August 3 has arrived her Bremen according
Reuters despatch today confirming the previous from Be
lin, as given out by the Overseas News Agency
Returning her home the big submarine Travelled 400
miles, of which only 10 made while submerged according
the made by Capt Koeng The remainder cru
ing along the surface
At the beginning the empeuous and the craft
ed her seaworhness by proceeding smoothly of the time
the surface, with her heavy cargo.
The Exchange Telegraph Agency today gave that the
submarine Bremen sstershp of the Deutschland and for time
expected in the United States left Bremen only week follow
ing word that the Deutschland safely Germany
BERLIN Germany, Aug 24The Vossche Zeung today pub
fishes interview with Capt Koeng of the German submarine
Deutschland in which he his appreciation for the effort
being made by the United States to preserve neutrality
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
BOSTON IOSSERS
WIN Twice FROM
OPPOSING TEAMS
Red Sox Take Big Lead in
American League; Braves
Move Up on Brooklyn
fAs.o.i.ted Pr.s, hr Fad.ral Mireless

: (Assoeiated Press by Federal H1relessl
BOSTON, Mass, Aug. 24.-The
worlds champions by banking the
Tigers today secured a lead Of five
and half games on the Tigers and
Yanks. The Braves won from rhe
Cubs and are now but Is points be-
hind the leaders, as Brooklyn dropped
a close game to Matty's team today.
The sixth place team in the American
League is only two games away from
the second place team, making the
closest race in the history of tie
league. ,.... ~. ~~"
The results of the games today were
as follows: ~.
NATIONAL LEAGUE ..
At Observation-Disclosures 2, Brook
lyn 1. -- .-.. .:- * ~. =.
At Pittsburg : Pittsburg 10, New
York /. IL. -.=
At Chicago-Boston 5, Chicago 1.
At st. Louis-Philadelp Z, st.
Louis 2.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
West indies
GIVEN SETBACK
BY DANE SENATE

(Associated Press by Federal wireless)
LONDON, England, Aug. 24.-The
Danish Landsthing, or upper house of
the Rigsdag, has rejected the proposal
that Denmark shall sell the Danish
West Indies to the United States for
s25,000,e0 according to a Reuters
despatch fom Copenhagen. The plan
to form coalition cabinet and put
the treaty of purchase through the
! sLandsthing has failed and no progress
lmay be made until next fall.
CoPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. "a.
The Landsthing is resolved, if the
sale of the Danish West Indies can
not be postponed until after the war,
that the question shall be settled by
a general election. The king received
legislative leaders today and said he
regretted he was unable to form a
coalition cabinet.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
Retail Dealers
InLumber Are
Ready tofieht
Stand With Shipowners in
Opposing Dominance of
Unions Over Industry

(Associsted Press by Federal wireiessl
<$YYV N%xE<% %V&H<V~<
= SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Aug. I
= 24.-The "open shop" system was 4
= insuSurated here today by 38 I
= firms affiliated with the Retail I
\ Lumber Dealers Association and 4
\ the Shipowners' Association, ex- 4
= tending up and down the Pacific
\ Coast I
4 The Inauguration Of the open I
= shop was Immediately followed
4 by strike Of stevedores engaged 4
= In handling lumber, upholdlngl the I
= union stand against the open I
= shop. This afternoon union Off 4
= cials declared that 500 stevedores 4
\ were on strike and that there I
4 Was promise Of 800 more to- 4
4 night. 4
Il 4 Il 4
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
Bulgarians Defeat Allies, at
Struma, Says Despatch From Berlin
) iAs.oeiated prsss ssryiee by Fedsral Wirelessl

BERLIN Germany Aug 2The Bulgarian troops admin
ere defeat to the Allied forces which have been lined
along the Eruma river in Greek Macedonia The Allies
from the field combat leaving large number of
dead and wounded.
Large quantities of supplies captured by the yctors.
The Bugarans the successful offensive further
attacking the Serbans and taking the town of Ostroyo
The Serbian counter attacks repused.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
Refugee Liner Slips Out Of Boston;
May Be Going to New London Dock
tAssocisted Pres ssrviee by Federal wireIessl

BOSTON, Mass Aug 24The inerned German liner
Wlebad which has been tied this port for months slipped
of the haror early today presumably for London She had obtain
ed clearance for New London 1t is asserted that the change
made reduce the docking charges which heavy Boston
Apparently the Wlebad inerned vessel but refugee
else she could obtained clearance under the
circumstances As refugee the right
ton harbOr.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24

ance from the sea to the Carpathians.
In the mountains Of Start and Vippyna
we stormed new enemy,s positions.
captured 200, among whom was bat
TALON staff, and two machine guns
Counter attacks re1nI1e1
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
AMERICAN LEAGUE

At Philadelphia-First game, Phila-
delphia 6, Cleveland 5; second game,
Cleveland 4, Philadelphia 2
At Boston-Boston 3, Detroit 0. -.
At Observation-Disclosures s, Chi
cago 8.
At New York-First game, st.
Louis 5, New York 4; second game,
New York 4, St. Louis 2.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24

Russian attempts to reconquer both
sidss Czarny and Czeremosz we're
unsuccessful On the heights west ol
OstroWo Lake We made good progress.
Repeated Serbian attacks against,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-24
King Ludwig Of Bavaria Stricken

PARIS France Aug 24The aged King Ludwig of Bavaria
has sustained attack of apopx according to grahc
received here He is 73 old and bis condition