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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
FOURTH WARD MEETING.

Judge W. J.. Freeman, Jake BodoviE,
c. W. Richards and G. II. Adams spoke
- crowd that comfortably filed the
Avenue Methodist church. in
orth Ward last night Preceding
the emarks of the speakers. children
of the sunday School sang three pa
triotic songs.
c. r. Ringer presided at the meeting,
and. after outlining its purpose. in
troduced the speakers.
Recounting Incidents of a recent visit
to Camp Bowie. where the Ardmore
contingent. r Company. 111th Engl
neers, is encamped, MIR. Adams made n
plea for "A liberal response to the Lib
erty Loan canvass, in order that these
young men may know that those at
home are going to stand by them.
Mr. Richards spoke entertainingly of
his visit to Camp Bowie, and also at
the Canadian Camp at Windsor. Mr.
Richards made am eloquent plea for
support~of tho movement and urged
each one 10 volunteer his subscription
rather than await call from the COM
mittees.
a native OF Poland, Mr.. BodovitZ COM
pared the forms of government in which
the ruling power on the one hand Is
autocratic and on the other democratic
He at once impressed his audience with
his earnestness and offered many valua-
BILE suggestions 70 prospective bond
buyers and canvassers.
Judge Freeman closed the meeting
with a vigorous address in which, to
some extent, he reviewed the war causes
and gave his view OF the ambitions of
Germany Judge Freeman insisted that
everyone can enlist for the period OF
the war by subscribing for the bonds
and urged a prompt response.
The Fourth Ward committee is organ
izing on the block plan. A lieutenant
viii be on duty in each block, whose
duty IL will be to canvass every resi-
dent of his neighborhood. The Fourth
Ward residents are deeply interested in
the bond campaign and it is expected
that there will be ready and liberal
response from that portion OF the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
WOMEN TO ORGANIZE.
VIII Meet at the Convention Hall at !
Tomorrow Afternoon.

Announcement will be made from ev-
cry pulpit and in every Sunday school
In Ardmore tomorrow morning OF Il
meeting 10 be held at convention nan Mt
3 o'clock Sunday afternoon for the wom'
en- OF Ardmore, who will be given an
opportunity to do something for their
country at this time.
The Liberty loan campaign VIII DE
presented and the women viii consider
means to assist in this campaign WHEN
has been taking almost the entire at
tention OF many of the business men
curing the past week. The organiza'
ton that is perfected at this time can
be continued in other ways, as the calls
for service are constant and increasing
Every woman in Ardmore who can
do so should be at this Sunday after
noon meeting and get fun understands
ing of the work there is for the women
to do az this time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
WAR SUMMARY.

Just when il appeared that the Ger
mans had virtually abandoned the use
of the Zeppelin FOR air raids on Eng
land because OF the effective defense
that had been established against them.
another Zeppelin fleet penetrated the
eastern and northeastern counties and
reached at least the edge OF the Lon
don area.
Bombs dropped by the raiders killed
- persons and injured SO others, il
is officially announced. These casual
ties cover all the districts visited.
Houses and t1Is..iess structures were
damaged to some extent. says the brief
statement.
All the big raids in recent weeks
have been conducted by means of air.
planes. which proved extremely diff
cult TO combat during moonlight nights
chosen for their operations. After the
last series of raids, during which heavy
casualties occurred il was announced
that a reprisal policy had been decided
upon by the British government.
The Germans lost two of their big
airships November IS last year. when a
raid was being attempted, and in the
raids through the spring. summer and
early fall of this year airplanes have
been used almost exclusively for these
death-dealing visits
German Zeppelins last night raided
the eastern and northeastern counties
of England and approached London. SIX
or seven airships participated and
bombs were dropped in various places.
Twenty.seven persons were killed and
SO injured.
Apparently the Russian feet in and
around Moon sound north of the Gulf
of Riga, Wednesday gave a good ac-
count of it's effort against the superior
enemy. The Russian admiralty says
the entire third and fourth squadrons
of the German high seas fleet and prob
ably the fifth squadron took part in the
engagement. The three squadrons com
prise two.thirds of the German fleet.
The battleship Slava was the only
unit of the Russian fleet lost. while the
Russians accounted for two trawlers.
Three German torpedo boats were sunk
by striking Russian mines. The Rus
sian feet Withdrew into Moon sound be-
fore the sinking of the Slava. which
was the only vessel to be damaged Sc
riously.
The Germans have landed troops on
Dago Island. which lies TO the north OF
Oesel Island and forms the northern
boundary of Kassar bay. What prog
ress they have made in occupying the
island has not been established. This
is the last of the large islands in the
northern part Of the Gulf Of Riga yet
in Russian hands and bars the entry
to the Gulf of Finland.
On the Flanders battle front. the
British aerial and artillery activity
continues intense probably in prepara-
ton for another stroke against the
German positions east of Ypres within
the next few days. The British airmen
have been favored with fine weather in
the last two days. and have carried out
much Photographic work as well as
bombing raids against Germany supply
depots. Field Marshal Haig's artillery
has been shelling the Zonnebeke sector
and other points northeast of Npres
heavily. His official statement of Fri
day declared that the artillery was
carrying out "a concentrated lombard
ment of the enemy positions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
Jolly CHRISTMAS
FOR i. S. FORCES
EVERY SOLDIER AND SAILOR IN
AMERICAN ARMIES AND
FLEETS TO BE MERRY.

Washington. Oct. 2O.-Every Ameri-
can soldier ana sailor will have the
best Christmas the Red Cross can give
him. Each one in this country or abroad
will receive a package, approximately a
value of $50. and containing chewing
gum, tobacco, writing material games,
dried fruit candies, puzzles, knives,
mouth organs or other articles.
Each package is to be wrapped in
khaki colored handkerchief and tied
with red ribbon.
Work of making the packages will be
divided among $500 Red Cross chapters
and one-third Of the allotment will have
to be in the division warehouses by No
vember l.
Money FOR the purchases of the pack
ages is being raised through contribu'
tions by individuals.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
FIGHTING BOB
GETS coincidence
OLD RING OPPONENTS WIRE MES.
SAGES OF HOPE. - SMALL
CHANCE FOR RECOVERY.

Chicago, Oct. 20.-Two old ring OPP
ponents OF Robert Fitzsirnmons, them.
selves former heavyweight champions,
have sent condolences to the former
heavyweight champion of the world,
who is critically III here Of pneumonia.
James j. Corbett. from whom Fitz-
simmons won the championship In n
memorable battle at Carson City, Ne
vada. in 1897. wired:
1T is my hope that the great warrior
will pull through safely and enjoy many
more years of life. Please convey my
sincerest wishes for a speedy recovery
and tell him ] feel certain he will beat
penumonia - he beat all his foes for
many years
James j. Jeffrics, who came into the
heavyweight championship in 1893 by
defeating Fitzsimmons. sent the fol-
lowing:
"lIc was the gamest | ever met and
he'll not take the knockout now. Tell
him I'm pulling for him TO win"
Fitzsimmon's condition was reported
early today by his physician rs "un-
changed" from that OF the last As
hours. While his vitality was consid-
cred remarkable, il was said that his
chance for recovery was slight.
The former champions wife. who has
been constantly at his bedside. was TAX
en- i'll and ordered TO bed. She is suf-
fering from nervous breakdown
Robert FitZsimmons Jr. is speeding
from New York to the bedside of his
father
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
LITTLE CHANCE FOR LIFE FOR
MEN IN ENGINE ROOM OF
ANTILLES.
STUNNED AND KILLED
Deadly Missile Goes Directly Into Bow
Of Vessei-Naval and Army Officers
Aboard Escaped by Being In State
rooms In Rear.

Washington. Oct. 20.--.Interest is In.
tense In the manner In which the enemy
submarine managed to eiude the protect.
ing convoy and discharge the torpedo
that went directly into the bow OF the
U. s. transport Antilles. Naval officers
are of the opinion that the German
commander lurked beneath the surface
until the rowing destroyers passed over
head and then waited for the big troop
ship to come in easy reach before blaz.
ing the deadly missile.
1t is inferred from Admiral Sims re.
port that the ship went down in "a few
minutes. This fact. coupled with the
necessity of rescuing the men made inn
possible, II Is believed. any attempt TO
locate the U-boat.
The heaviest loss of life. IL il thought,
is among the engineers and crew Of the
engine room. Stunned by the explo-
sion that virtually broke the ship in
two. these men must have had but little
time to gain access to the deck in a
chance for life.
Absence OF casualties among army
and navy officers aboard is attributed
to the fact that their staterooms lay
along the decks. from which they could
jump to the waters below in the hope
of being picked up.
1t is believed that the attack was
made well out at sea. since 1t took two
days for news OF the disaster to reach
Washington.
Survivors are thought to be safe
ashore in France. England or Ireland.
The loss OF the Antilles marks the
first impairment Of the transport ser
vice that has operated successfully since
Americas active entrance into the war.
Since the unsuccessful attack on the
convoy OF the first contingent large
numbers of troops and vast quantities
of supplies had been forwarded over
seas with complete immunity from the
menace Of undersea warfare.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
IMP.ASSIONED ADDRESS IL MADE
IN CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES
At MEXICAN CAPITAL.
MAJORITY APPL AUOS
General Garcia I,obcr h Speaker and
Tells His Coun,rymen They Appear 10
Have Forgotten That the American
President Defended Them.

Mexico City, Oct. 20.-General Garcia
Lober, leader of the constitutional par
ty. In speech in the chamber of depu'
ties yesterday, declared II was the duty
of Mexico to take sides against Ger
many. The speech was applauded by
the great majority of the members and
the galleries.
The general said he thought that
Mexico and the present government
had not shown n proper spirit of graf
itude to President Wilson and the Unit
ed States. The American president had
condemned the crimes Of President
.tuerta and had not recognized him. but
Mexicans appear to have forgotten this
attitude Of the American president.
There were some protests from various
parts of the chamber.
General Vigil declared he could not
explain how Mexico. country with
democratic ideals. could stand impassive
before the crimes committed against
Belgium. He asked If 1t were possible
that Mexicans had forgotten their Latin
IDEALS or whether they do not care
about the fate of France
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
TRAIN PLUNGES
DOWN MOUNTAIN
RUNS AWAY, AND NEAR FOOT OF
HILL AT CURVE GOES
OVER BLUFF.

Salt Lake City. Utah, Oct. 20.-J. U.
Brakeholder, brakeman. is missing,
and is believed to be dead. while two
others are suffering from injuries as
a result OF Denver & Rio Grande en-
gine. pulling 81 cars of coal. getting be-
yond control in descending the gra 3
from Soldiers Summit to Salt Lake.
The engineer and fireman jumped for
their lives. but it is believed that the
brakeman stuck to his post in an en-
deavor to halt the train.
Towards the base of Soldiers Summit
at Horseshoe curve east OF Gilluly,
Utah. the train left the track, plunged
over the embankment and rolled into
a ditch. The cars were piled up as
high as 100 feet at one spot and train
men fear that Brakeholder lies dead
among them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
BOND PURCHASES
CONTINUE SLOW
APATHY PREVAILS FROM MIDDLE
WEST SOUTHWARK INTO
TEXAS

Washington. oct 2o.-The Liberty
loan campaign closed its third week
today with excellent prospects. treasury
officials announced, of bringing the total
in subscriptions up to $4,000 900 900
at the end of business today.
At the same time. il WAS announced
that over a wide section of country ex-
tending from the middle west southwark
into Texas and eastward to the Atlantic
seaboard general apathy prevailed and
conditions were causing the greatest
concern"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20

London. Oct. 20.--Two German raid
crs attacked n convey in the North Sea
on Wednesday and sank two OF the
British dosiroyers, IL was announced Of
ficially by the British war Office.
The British torpedo destroyers sunk
were the Mary Rose and the Strong
Bow.
Tire official announcement says tina.
three merchant vessels escaped I'm that
action but that five Norwegian. one
Danish and two Swedish vessels were
sunk without warning.
Thirty Norwegians were rescued by
British patrol craft
The raiders, which were heavily
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
SUGAR FAMINE
IS FACT HOOVER
HAS ANNOUNCED

Chicago. Oct. 20-Formal warning
was issued here this afternoon on in
structions from the office of Food Ad-
ministrator Hoover that sugar famine
is upon the country and that the mo-
ment of Americas first self-denial in
the matter of food has arrived.
The warning states that manufacture
ers using sugar in their products are
closing down and that thousands OF
persons are threatened with temporary
loss of employment. individuals as
well as dealers are called upon to do
with the absolute minimum of the
product.
II was announced that as the Atlantic
states have the greatest scarcity that
oeet sugar from the west will be rushed
first to that section.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20

companied to Wilson 10y j. r. Coleman
and Senator Fred Tucker. Mr.. Cole
man, with Ben Mobley. returned to
Wilson today, where they perfected the
organization for the Liberty bond sale.
a detailed report OF this meeting will
be made tonight.
Judge 7. w. Champion, Tom Pollock
and w. s. Gilbert went to Newport
last night. where there WAS also an
enthusiastic meeting. Several subscrip-
tions To Liberty bonds were secured.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
Attend Oklahoma City Meeting.

In a telegram TO Congressman carter
Yesterday Scott Ferris suggested that n
good delegation from Carter county ana
southern Oklahoma be made up to at
tend the patriotic meeting to be ad'
dressed by Hon. Champ Clark at Okla
homa City on "Wednesday night ana
thus make this meeting a statewide AZ
fair. A number of Ardmore citizens
have agreed to act on this suggestion
and il is now probable that consider
able party may be made up for this pur'
r,ORe
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Ardmore and vicinity: Tonight
fair. colder
Oklahoma: Tonight fair, colder. ex'
cept in southeast portion. Sunday fair
and colder.
East Texas: Tonight fair. warmer
EXCEPT in northwest portion. Sunday
fair. colder in the interior.
West Texas: Tonight fair. colder In
the Panhandle. Sunday fair. colder in
south portion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
MINUTE. MEN TO MEET.

The Four-Mnute Men of the Liberty
loan movement will held n conference
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock IN tne
Chamber of Commerce rooms. All
speakers who do not have engagements
and all who are interested in the speak
ing programs. are requested to be pres
ent promptly at this meeting Plans
win be discussed and perfected Tor
sneaking dates of next week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
French pnnciurr Three.

Paris, Oct. 20.--A Zeppelin was
brought down in flames late last night
at Rambeivillers, near the Alsatian bor-
der. and three others were forced to
land. They belonged TO a squadron com
posed of large number of Zeppelins
which flew over the Vosges.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20

Filled with patriotic fervor and wish
ing TO do what they could to aid in the
struggle which has already taken two OF
the former employees TO Camp Travis
for training. meeting Of the employees
of The Ardmoreite was held yesteruaS
and the proposal to buy Liberty Donus
was presented. a hearty response was
the result, and no less than eighteen re-
sponded, with subscriptions totahns
$4,000.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
BANK ROBBERS
RUN WITH $4,000

Grand Rapids Mich, Oct. 2o.-A gang
of automobile bandits early today blew
the safe of the Farmers state bank
at Alta and obtained sl1.ooo. The rob
bers then speeded to Vaudeville, where
they blew the safe in the Farmers state
Bank and got 100000.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
FIFTY.THREE PERSONS INJURED
WHEN HUNS BOMB TOWNS
IN THE INTERIOR
FRENCH WING FOUR
One Brought Down In Flames Near
Alsation Border and Three Others Are
Forced to Land-Part OF Squadron
From Over the VOsges.

London. Oct. 20.-Twenty-seyen per
sons were killed and fifty.three injured
IN last nights Zeppelin raid.
The following Official announcement
was made
I'm last nights airship raid. the cas-
ualties in all districts We're: Killed, q;
injured 50
There was some material damage to
houses and business premises"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
FOUR BROTHERHOODS
NOW JOIN DEMAND
ON EAST RAILROADS

New York. Oct 2o.--In addition to
demands recently made by passenger
trainmen ON eastern railroads for In
creased pay. the big four" brother
hoods will shortly ask for higher pay
for the freight and yard men. according
to unofficial reports circulated In rail-
way circles here today.
The reasons which the brotherhood
chiefs will give for asking for the in
crease, viii be, II Is said. the high cost
OF living and advances In wages In
other lines OF industry.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
SPEAKER CLARK COMING
TUESDAY

The following telegram was recelv'
ed this morning by Hon. Charles ID.
Carter from Congressman Scott Fer
ris:
Speaker Clark and | VIII arrive
Waurika on No. 80 Tuesday. Bring
plenty OF laprobes and wraps 30
speaker viii not catch cold in that
long ride across country. WIN speak
at Ardmore Tuesday night.
(SigneD SCOTT FERRIS"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
Soldiers Abroad Buy Bonds.

American Training Camp in France.
Friday. Oct. 19.-Subscriptions Of sew
eral million dollars TO the Liberty Loan
have been made by the American sol.
dies during the more than two weeks
loan campaign.
General Pershing made a patriotic an
peal on behalf of the loan and the keen
est rivalry has developed
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
French Puncture Four.

An East Coast Town. England, oct.
20.-Seven or more Zeppelins crossed
the east coast at about o'clock last
night. four going In one direction and
three In another At 11:3o o'clock one
Zeppelin passed out on the homeward
Journey. This airship dropped six
bombs at IL o'clock and three at llI5.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
MORE DRASTIC LAW
AGAINST MEXICAN REBELS

Mexico, City, Friday. Oct 19-The
bill providing for a suspension of CON
stitutional guarantees was approved to-
day by the chamber of deputies. The
suspension affects only rebels and ban
dts in arms against the government
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
WACO AND COUNTY
IN PROHI ELECTION;
DALLAS SALOONS DIE

Waco. Texas. Oct. 2o.-McLennan
county. with "a population of $4,000,
including the city OF Waco. voted today
on whether seventy saloons and Ave
wholesale liquor houses should be- put
out OF business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
Dallas Saloons Die Today

Dallas. Texas. Oct. 20.--Today was
the last day on which 200 saloons and
a number OF wholesale liquor houses
In Dallas county were permitted 10 do
business. following the dry" election
of September 10.
A population of 200 900 Is affected.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
ARTILLERY BATTLES IN WEST.

Paris, Oct 2O.-Heavy artillery fight
ing is In progress on the Aisne and
Verdun fronts. says today's official COM
munication
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
CARTER AT WILSON

A large crowd greeted Congressman
Charles ID. Carter at Wilson last night.
Mr.. Carter made splendid tax ana
created much enthusiasm. He was ac-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
KEgENSKY TO BATTLE FRONT

Petrograd. oct. 2O-Premier Keren-
sky, II is announced officially has left
Petrograd for the fighting front.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
TWO BRITISH WAR CRAFT AND 8
STEAMERS SUNK IN ONE GROUP

armed, showed anxiety 20 escape before
they could be intercepted by British
forces. adds the official statement, and
made no attempt TO rescue the crews Of
the sunl,en destroyers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
American Schooner Torpedoed.

London. Oct. 20. - The American
schooner Jennie T.. RICHTER. of 647 tons
gross. was sunk by a Teuton subma-
rine on Tuesday off Cape villano. Spain.
Nine men of the schooner were landed
today at Mujia.
The Jennie E. RICHTER. hailed from
New Haven. Conn.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20
SPEAKER CHAMP CLARK WILL
ADDRESS MASS MEETING At
CONVENTION HALL TUES. NIGHT
TONIGHT IN COUNTRY.

Plainview-O. G. Lasher. c. III. Adams
Springer-Judee W. r. Freeman. &c
ell Williams.
son. w. :. Gilbert.
Pooleville--J. B. Champion, j. IL
Mathers.
Brock. \. Gillian. Jake BodoyitG
TONIGHT IN ARDMORE.
Palace. Theater-A. y. Riddle.
Princess Theater-A. Eddleman.
Theatorium-T. u. Orr
Sunday Morning.
ST Philips Episcopal Church Ard
nore--Col. r.. l.. Gregory.
Sunday Afternoon
Nellda-J. T. Coleman. c. II. Adams
Mulkey-J. a. Gillian. Jake Bodovitz
Sunday Night.
Baum-J. A Gillian, Jake Bodovitz
Monday Night.
Convention Hall-Former VicePresi
dent Fairbanks.
Tuesdav Night.
Convention Hr y. sneaker Champ
~
Arimore is getting the oss. ~
the biggest speakers in the CO, ~
aid in putting the Liberty Loan
in Carter county.
The latest news that Speaker Champ
Clark and Congressman Scott Ferris will
be here and address the meeting at Con-
vention Hall Tuesday, night insures an
audience that win top the record FOR
the city's new auditorium.
Monday night the people of Ardmore
and Carter county will be privileged To
hear the Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks, for
four years vice president during the
Roosevelt administration and the can
didate for this office during the last
campaign.
These meetings following the very sue
cessful homecoming meeting addressed
by CongSessman Charles ID. Carter on
Thursday night of this week will COM
prise u series OF meetings which VIII
not be excelled in any city in the state.
The reception Ardmore gave Secretary
Franklin X. Lane recently has made an
impression which has brought the at
.ention OF the public men of the coun-
try. and they are only too willing TO
accept an opportunity to address an
Arlmore audience.
Don't let any engagements keep you
away from these meetings:
Monday night. Hon. Charles W. FAR
banks.
Tuesday night. Speaker Champ Clark
md Hon SCOTT lerris
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-20

TONIGHT IN ARDMORE.
Palace Theater-A. y. Riddle.
Princess Theater-A. Eddleman.
Theatorium--T. II. Orr.