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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16

Field Headquarters in MeXi-
co, May 16.-Villa has recover
ed from his wounds and has
been busy for some weeks at
temting to raise a new army IN
Durango, according to story
told today by a Mexican who
was captured in Ojos Azules
late in April.
United States Cavalrymen,
trailing small bands of MeXl-
cans near the Rubico ranch,
twenty miles away, where
three Mexicans were slain by
the American detachment yes.
terday, say that the clothing OF
one of the slain men indicated
that he participated in the Co.
lumbuS raid.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
CHICAGO TO PARADE ALSO
Will Show She's For Preparedness by
Another Big Parade.

Chicago, May ia call was Is
sued today by william NJ. Lewis, sec
retary of the Illinois Naval League
to business and professional men, Of
ficials of commercial organizations to
formulate plans for a preparedness
demonstration to be held in Chicago,
similar to that in which 1850 persons
paraded in New York. Tentative dates
suggested for the parade are June 10,
during the national convention week,
and July T.
The Chicago rally. it is planned, will
rot be for Chicago alone, but will be
representative of the Middle West.
Word has been received from a mum
Der OF cities, including st. Louis, Mil
waukee, Cleveland, and many other
places, that those cities are in favor
of such a plan.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16

The Germans are energetic
ally continuing their incessant
bombardment Of the French
positions in Avoncourt wood
and on Hill Number Three Hun
dred Four.
Heavy shelling of the French
lines in Elk and Moulainville
sectors of Woevre is reported.
News is awaited Of the fur
ther movement of the German
battleship fleet which was re-
ported last night as leaving Kiel
for Riga.
Petrograd has indicated that
the expected powerful German
offensive against Riga on the
Dvinsk front appears imminent.
Berlin says the French suf-
fered sanguinary losses in the
several attacks on Hill Number
three hundred four.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
coIIeoe Has Homecoming.

Sherman, Texas, May 16.-Today
and tomorrow has been designated as
Homecoming day for Carlton college,
one of the oldest institutions OF TINS
city. Students who have been connect
ed with the institution during the last
quarter of a century, together with the
students VINO attendd the old school at
Bonham. The two daughters of the
founder of Bonham College now have
charge of the Carr-Carlton college
here. This property, the buildings
and eight acres of land, was decided
in trust to the county for the Christian
chaurches of the state of Texas, to be
maintained as UNCONVENTIONAL school
for girls.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16

San Antonio, Texas, May l The
distribution of troops under General
Funston's plan to reorganize the bor-
der patrol began today. The details
are not announced beyond the Funs-
ton statement that strong detachments
will be stationed at bridges and towns
along the Southern Pacific to safe
guard that line because of its strategic
value. The troops will be so placed as
to give the utmost protection to the
American border communities.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
Rolf Has Second Fire.

Rolf, Okla, May ia serious fire
occurred on Main street Monday
morning at $3.50, destroying the Mat
thews building occupied by Black
wells grocery and meat market and
seriously damaging the buildings and
stocks of the Brass Harware company
and Pinnell Bros dry goods store.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
This is the second bad fire to break
out on this street in the last few
months, and leaves bad gap in the
building line. The damage is. par
TALLY covered by insurance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
Will rrv Condensed Rations.

Washington, May ia new emer'
gency army ration of -four, lean beef
and dried milk, to be used where it
is impracticable for troops to carry
food that has to be cooked, will ne
tried out soon by the war depart
ment. The new ration is in the form
of a biscuit and the materials are
hound together with grape sugar. Ten
thousand rations have been ordered
for experimental purposes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
Inspired Confidence.

One that was ACCOMPLISHED
at the n. of the business men
at the Cha. der OF Commerce rooms
last night and portends well for the
future of the city, was the confidence
instilled by |. NJ. Putnam when he
had finished his remarks to the as
sembled business men who were
there for the purpose of deYislng
some plan to make Ardmore a bigger
and better city. Mr.. Putnam in a
straightforward manner, without any
attempts at oratory, told those pres
ent what it takes to build cities, and
as he perhaps has had more expert
ence in this line than any man in the
state, he was not long in convincing
his hearers that he was perfectly IA
miliar with his subject.
Mr.. Putnam recently moved to TINS
CITY. and will reside here in the fu-
ture. and characteristic of him, he
Immediately got into the harness to
let the outside world know that Ard
more was on the map and demanded
to be heard. After he and his asso'
ciates have the street railroad run
ming once more, he has many other
plans which if fully developed Will
make Ardmore a city second to none
in the state. Mr.. Putnam has the
moral support of all who desire to
do something for the city, and before
another year has passed there will be
several gigantic enterprises under
way. if present plans materialize.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
Bandits Cause Wreck.

Ell Paso, Texas, May 16.-Bandits,
believed to be Mexicans from across
the border, this morning removed the
spikes from three rails on the South
ern Pacific tracks, resulting in the
derailment of the east-bound Sunset
Express, near Fort Hancock. east OF
here. Six persons were hurt, three OF
them seriously. Texas rangers have
gone to the scene.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
RECORD BROKEN AT GULF CLUB
Miller Plays Nine Holes in 35 Strokes,
Iowerinu Score by Two.

Mr.. Innis Miller, the new profess
sional golfer, at the Dornick Hills
Club, in medal play lowered the pre-
vious record for the nine-hole course
by two strokes. Mr.. Miller plays in
beautiful form and is a most consist
ent player. But he is not only able to
play himself, but is very able indeed
to impart some of his knowledge TO
others. He has already acquired a
number of pupils, and these are very
enthusiastic over the progress made
by them in the short time spent under
the tutelage of Mr.. Miller.
The following is Mr.. Miller's Score
hy holes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
Sic GE Of
BIRMINGHAM
OPE \ T D
OF GRAY-CLAD VET
ERANS BEGIN TWENTY-SlxTH
ANNUAL REUNION AT BlRMlNG-
HAM

Birmingham, Ala, May 15-Thou-
sands of gray-clad veterans of the civil
war, veterans of the proud armies Of
the Confederacy, Sunday began the
siege of Birmingham for their TWEEN
ty-siXth annual reunion, which begins
Tuesday and lasts three days. They
were accompanied by hosts of Sons
and Daughters of the Confederacy,
who will provide the social features
which have become a prominent part
of the reunion gatherings.
Gen. Bennett II. Young of Louis
vile, KY, commander in chief of the
United Confederate Veterans, and
General w. E. Mickle of New Orleans,
chief of staff, were among the early
arrivals. The fair grounds resemble
an army encampment with its streets
Of tents all waiting for the mobili2a-
ton of the old soldiers. Ample ac-
commodations haev been arranged, it
is said, for all who will attend. At
the Hippodrome theater workmen
have built what is said to be one of
the largest dancing oors ever de
voted to a dance in the south. Here
will be staged the several reunion
balls.
Birmingham LaVishIy Decorated.
birmingham is lavishly decorated
for the occasion, the stars and bars
of the Confederacy being freely min
gled with the stars and stripes of the
union in the decorative scheme.
An interesting feature in connection
with the housing of the veterans is
the miniature camp pitched on the
lawn of the home of Gen. r. w
Rucker, on Twelfth avenue, south
where he will entertaining the re
naming members of his escort as
general in command of Fuckers bri
gade. Forest cavalry in the Con
federate army. Quarters have been
prepared for twenty-five men.
Westerners Expected Monday.
The delegations from Texas, Ark
ansas, Oklahoma and other western
states will not begin to arrive unit
Monday. The Arkansas soldiers vii
be the first to arrive. Texas veter
ans, headed by Gen. j. H. Van Iant
commanders of the Mississippi
department, and Gen. Felix Robertson
of Crawford, Texas, and special trains
carrying the Oklahoma and Mlssour
contingents, are expected to arrive
| late Monday.
General Young, the veteran com
mander in chief, is quoted as havini
declined to be a candidate for re
election, but leaders insist his nam
will 90 before the convention. !
! spirited fight is promised by the Mem
phis visitors to capture the reunion
for 1917. Washington and Atlant
also are said to be in the race.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
UNION OF METHOOiSTS
Northern and Southern Branches Are
Preparing to Unite.

Saratoga Springs, May 16.-The
unification of the Methodist Episcopal
church and the Methodist Episcopal
church south was almost completely
endorsed today by the Methodist gen.
eral conference. This plan paves the
way for final action by the southern
Methodist conference in 1918 and by
the northern conference in 1920.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
TEXAS LAWS REQUIRE
SEMl-M PAY DAYS

Austin, Tex, May 16.-Even If en-
ployes are willing to waive their
right to being paid twice a month";
all employers must comply with the
provisions of the semi-monthly pay
law, according to an opinion recently
given by the attorney generals de-
partment. The opinion was given
upon inquiry of C. w. Woodman, state
labor commissioner, when he was
advised that employees of a large cor
poration were willing to waive the
right to semi-monthly pay.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
BOOSTERS
IN SESSION
LAST MIGHT 7
MEETING OF BUSINESS MEMS
ASSOCIATION AND MEMBERS
OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DEVELOPS "PEP."

The regular meeting of the Busi-
ness Mems association last night was
spontaneously converted into one of
the greatest booster meetings of the
year, and while the schedule for rail
road fares and the advertising of
Ardmore was formally adopted, the
general growth of Ardmore, and how
to promote it was the feature of the
meeting.
Members of the Chamber of Com
merce, wholesalers, real estate men,
and private property owners of all
walks of life were present, all there
to see for themselves just what was
in the air" Such men as Charles
Won Weise, B. A. Simpson, who was
in Oklahoma City and who sent a
cheering message; Mark Kirkpatrick
men who have made fortunes III the
oil game, were there pledging their
time and money to promote the
growth of the city. The solidity of
what we have" was the there, and
there was not word suggestive of
personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
President Kruger of the Business
Mems association, when he saw the
character of the attendance, graceful
ly deferred the business of the asso'
citation, and threw down the bars, as.
suring all that the Business Mems
association was willing to join the
ranks of the town builders, both in
dividually and as an organization.
I. NJ. Putnam, who was one OF the
visitors, was asked to make speech
His remarks had an inspiring effect
and aroused the closest attention
In the course of his remarks, Mr.. Put
nam told how Oklahoma City began
her growth, and how the first steps
taken were to organize the men who
do things together and practice team
work. He urged a rational plan OF
development, which, summed up, is
as follows:
First what does Ardmore need tC
promote its growth?
Second. instill confidence in the
people of getting within a reasonable
period the most important needs.
Third, the constant effort to gel
the necessary things.
"The people of this city as q
whole" said Mr.. Putnam, will rec
ognize in this splendid representation
body of mer who can plan first
and execute their plans afterward, D
| they will. They will do their part
and rally to your support My eX
perience in the past teaches me tina
we must be rational must first fine
out the most imperative needs, ant
then take them up one by one
Preliminary plans weer made for
monster booster meeting to be hell
in the tabernacle after the presen
revival meeting comes to close, ant
funds are to be raised immediate,
for permanent buildings for the fai
association.
In executive session. definite plan
were proposed looking to the develop
ment of the city along a larger scale
covering a period of years, the fea
sibility of which was recognized ant
the working up of which was pledge
by some of the most substantial mel
of the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
British Buy Horses Again.

East St Louis, May 15.DThe Brit
ish government today resumed buy
ing war horses at the national stock
yards here. The supply on the mar
ket at present is light, and commits
sion men have sent buyers all over
the west to get horses.
The British are willing to take
1000 horses a week, and the French
and Belgians are taking about 500.
The total amount spent by the en-
tente allies for horses here since
the war began exceeds $37,O0O,O00.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
Murder Trial is Begun.

Fort Worth, Texas, May 16.-Ihe
case of the state against John Stoker
with killing Attorney Donald
Shilg. of Dallas, was scheduled to be-
gin in district court here today. The
case was continued from February "a
owing to absence of witnesses,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
Voting on School Bonds.

Mckinney, Tex, May 16.-An cleo
ton was held here today to vote on
$4,000 bond issue for a new ward
school building. There already are
two ward schools here, but a third
one is necessary because the school
district was recently enlarged.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
Austin Wants City Flag.

Austin, Tex, May 16.-Austin wants
a flag suitable in design for the city.
A competition has been opened and
any Texas residents can enter. The
designs must be submitted before July
16. Two prizes will be awarded-$5O
for the best design and $25 for the
second best.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
MAY 16 IN !'ISTORY

1799--Honore de Balzac, famous
French novelist, born.
1S11-Battle of Albrera, Spain.
1S41-Constitution of republic of Yu-
catan published. Yucatan declar'
ed its independence of Mexico.
1S49-City of Bologna capitulated to
the Austrians after eight-day bat
tie.
lS54-Santa Anna made triumphal en-
try into City of Mexico.
1S6O-National republican convention
at Chicago nominated Abraham
Lincoln.
1S74-Mill River dam in Massachusetts,
burst, wiping out town of Hayden
vile, 200 killed.
1915-Germany declares her intention
to support Austria if she fights
Italy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
Armenians Need Assistance

New York, May 16.-Suffering
among the Armenians in Turkey, Per-
sia and Syria is still intense and hun
dreds are dying for lack of food, says
a Constantnople cablegram, which
adds that $52,SOO a month is needed
for relief in Turkey alone. The mes
sage says many of the Armenians
have been forced to eat grass.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
GERMANS STILL HA|AMER|NC AWAY
At THE FRENCH WITH BIC Guns
INCESSANT BOMBARDMENT OF FRENCH POSITIONS IN
AVONCOURT WOOD AND HILL NUMBER THREE
HUNDRED FOUR.

Heavy Sheng of French Lines AK and Moulanve Sectors
of Woevre Reported-Petrograd Indicates that the Ex
pected German Offensive Against Riga the Dvins Front
Appears mminentBerin Says French Suffered Losses in
Several Attacks IN Hi Number Three Hundred Four
News Awaited of the German Battleshp Fleet Which Was
Reported Leaving Kel Last Night for Riga-Constan-
tinope Says There is Much Suffering Among Armenians
Turkey, Persia and Syria and that More than Fifty
Thousand Dollars a Month is Needed for Relief in Turkey
Aone-Many of the Armenians Forced to Eat GrassRe-
pulse of German Attacks in Portuguese East Africa Re-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
CABRERA FLEES GUATEMALA.
President of Central American Coun-
try Planning to Flee.

Galveston, Tex, May 16.-Mexican
information transmitted to the con-
sulate here today indicates that Pres
ident Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala
is preparing to flee that country to
the United States in a vessel now
awaiting him at a convenient spot.
This action is said to be the result
of the progress of the Guatenalan
revolution.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
German Attack RepuIsed.

Paris, May 16.-A Havas dispatch
says, it is officially reported from
Lourenco Marquee in Portuguese East
Africa that the Germans attacked the
post at Mica, on May Sth and 18th.
being repulsed in both attacks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
LAUNCH BIG SUBMARINE
Largest UNDERWATER Boat of Ameri.
can Navy Launched.

Quincy, Mass, May 16.-The sub
marine LII, the last of seven vessels
of that type, was launched today. 1t
is 10 feet long and one of the largest
underwater boats of the United
States navy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
SIR ROGER EASEMENT WEEPs
During Trial Today He Wrote Lone
Statement and Wept.

London, May 16.-During the trial
today, Sir Roger Easement wrote
long statement, in the meantime
weeping. The contents of the state
ment are not known. No sensational
testimony was introduced today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
REVISED ARMY FIGURES
Peace Strength of Two Hundred and
Eleven Thousand Men.

Washington, May 16.-Revised fig
ures on the army reorganization bill
show that the peace strength is 211,-
600 men. The war staff troops added
makes the maximum 1,500 men.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
GREAT RELIGIOUS
DEMONSTRATION PARADE

Every citizen of Ardmore
who wants to see better
town, is asked to join in
great religious demonstration
parade. Meet at the taber-
, nacle at 7:15 this evening. The
, choir will lead, and all men,
: bers are asked to meet at
. the Christian church promptly
. at 7:15. Every Booster is
. requested to be present, and
: will meet at the Methodist
church.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
WILL DEPOSE THE KING

Governor General of French lndo-
China Orders Deposition.
, Changhai, May 16.-The governor
general of Hanci, capital of French
lndo- China, has ordered the deposit
tion of King Duytan of AMMAN, charg-
ing completely in the riots occurring
in Quang Ngai and Quan Nan. These
riots were speedil ysuppressed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16

A want ad will sell that property
you no longer need at small cost
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-16
VILLA RECOVERED FR0MW|0UNDS
NOW TRYING To RAISE ARMY
REPORTS FROM AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUARTERS SAY
THAT HE is SEEKING RECRUITS NOW IN TIE DU-
RANCO COUNTRY.

Cavalry Trailing Bands of Mexcans Near Rubco Ranch
twenty Miles American Base, Say that Clothing OF
One Of the Mexicans Indicated that He Par
ticipan in the Columbus, New Mexico Raid1sc0t Tells
P,ker that One Thing Accomplished at the Border Con-
erences with Obregon the Convincing of the Caranza
Officials that United States Has No Other Purpose IN
Nex;co than the Sta . ',g Out of the Mexican Brgands
Who Have Terrorized 2orderSeott Believes Situation
Nov Less CriticalO. ten Understanding hat When
C.ao;s+ss Sbo wAbit, ~ 1andle Situation, Americans
VIII be Withdrawn.
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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-07

from California mesa Monday, for a
visit with his parents for a few DAYS
John Fox formerly of Rogers mesa
now one of the prominent mining men
of Ouray, was a visitor here the first
of the week
Mrs. Mary Chadwick and baby of
Denver arrived here last week and
will visit indefinitely with her another,
Mrs. NJ. C. Bryan.
Mrs. Arnold Goddard and little son
arrived Sunday from DeBeaue for an
extended visit with C. E. Goddard
and family. Miss Rachael met them
in Delta.
Mrs. ]. E. Hanson, who is spending
the winter in Delta, motored up to
Hotchkiss Wednesday to attend the
annual Guest Day" of the Wednesday
club. bringing Mrs. Clyde Stewart with
her as her guest.
Monday evening at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. B.
Shaw, their daughter Luella, became
the wife of William Pruett, one of the
well known bachelor ranchmen of this
locality. Rev. Blackman pronounced
the words that united these young
people for life. After bounteous
luncheon and the congratulations were
over the newly married left for the
home of the groom, who is farming
on J. NJ. Smiths ranch east of town.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-07
oLATHE
(Criterion)

| (Crtterton)
Mrs. D. H. Roatcap and daughter re-
turned Sunday from a visit in Delta
Miss Ruth Doak of Delta spent the
week end with Miss Rena Christie.
Mr.. H. ]. Price Of California mesa
returned last week after spending the
winter in California.
| L. E. Curtis returned Sunday after
an extended trip to Chicago and other
eastern points.
Mrs. L. F. Crandell went to Delta
Saturday for a short visit with her
mother. Mrs. Jacob Gable
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Marsh are the
pround parents Of a baby girl. born on
Friday March a.
The year old son OF Mr. and Mrs.
Ira Clark. while attempting to walk
this week. had the misfortune to fall
and fracture his arm in two places.
The Picker ditch matter, over which
there has been considerable contro-
versy. was amicably settled this week
and everybody is happy
Mrs. F. E. Spencer received a tele-
gram Sunday evening announcing the
sudden death of her brother Mr.. Les
ter Haldeman. Sunday afternoon at
Streator, Illinois.
w. II. Pedicord received the. sad
news this week OF the death Of his
father T. Pedicord, which took place
at the latter's home near McConnels-
vile. Ohio. The deceased was SO
years of age and had been ailing for
some time.
One OF the prettiest weddings that
ever took place in Olathe occurred on
Tuesday evening. March rs. at eight
O'Clock. at the Baptis. church. when
Miss Maude Picker became the bride
of Mr. Charles Goode Both of these
young people are we'll and favorably
known here. the bride having been
born and raised in OIathe and the
groom having been in business here
for the past five years. the families of
both being numbered among Olathe's
most substantial citizens.