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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-09-14

The most remarkable thing about
tie present crop is that the Palouse
country could produce as much grain
as il did with as little rain as it had
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-09-14

Steel oil drums for sale cheap:
good for gasoline storage tanks
Schaaf Auto Co. sep14
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-09-14

FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS.
Fiye-room house in College Park ad-
dition. Inquire of II. Kimbrough
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-09-14

Monarch coffee-only a small
quantity left-3 lbs. 81. Phone 80.
sepl4 G. X. SANDERS co.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-09-14

Russia's troubles are Germany S
salvation, while the Russians quar-
rel the Germans concentrate.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-09-14

See Duthie for all kinds Of
lumber. apr24tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-09-14

There will soon be a Pullman co.!
ony at the University of Idaho.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13

New York, March 13.-In-
formation has been received by
the national conference COM
mittee, composed of the man
ayers of the great railway sys-
tens, and made public by chat
body this morning, indicate
that the four railroad brother
hoods have completed arrange
ments for a progressive series
of strikes, beginning at 600
o'clock Saturday night, if the
conference on the eight-hour
question here Thursday fails to
reach an agreement.
The strike program is said to
include the calling out of forty
thousand men in the freight
service on Saturday night; the
calling out of freight trainmen
on additional lines, including
the southeastern territoray, on
Monday, March 10Th; the call
ing out of freight trainmen in
the northwestern group on
March Goth, and on March
21st, if the demands have not
been granted, to call out all OF
the other freight trainmen and
all passenger trainmen on ey
cry road in the country.
The railroads won't compro
mise on the eight-hour question
if a strike is threatened, it is
authoritatively stated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
new LAW FIRM
ESTABLISHED
IN ARDM0RE
WIN. C. DAWSON AND 7. 3. ORR,
WELL KNOWN ,TTORNEYS
OPEN OFFICES FGR THE PRAc.
TlcE OF LAW.

A strong law firm has just been
formed in the consummation OF a part
nership agreement between VIM G.
Dayisson and T. b, Orr
Mr. Dayission came to Ardmora
about three years ago from the oil
districts ct West Virginia and has by
MS untirine work and ability as law.
yer, built up an enviable practice. By
those woo know him, Mr. Dayisson
is known as one OF the best corpora
tion land title and general lawyers IN
this part Of the state, and is the pres
ent city attorney of the city Of Ard
more.
Mr. Orr came here the first OF the
year from Lawton, where he was prom
inently connected In the practice an,
after having completed his secon,
term as county attorney Of Comanch'
county; and has already laid yhe ioun
dation for a high.class practice
This drm has the best wishes o
their ma1y friends, and will no doub
make a success in their new come,
tion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13

Major General George ". Goethals
ridiculed recent assertions that the
Panama canal was so poorly defended
that 1t would be at the mercy Of a
modern battleship in case of war. He
said the present defenses Of the canal
we're powerful and that the new twelve
inch guns which had been provided
by the ordnance department and were
ready to be put in place would "en-
abel us TO combat any raid
General Goethals admitted one weak
point in the defense-the lack Of a
sufficient number of airplanes and
guns to combat airplanes. The same
criticism, he said, applied to our de-
icnses at home.
He caused some surprise by sug
gesting that, after all the comment
that has been made about the prob
ability of an attack on the canal as
soon as possible by any enemy, an
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
FOR
Bic RUBBER
T|REPLAN1 I
THE BUSINESS MEN ARE MAKING
SUPREME EFFORT TO RAISE
THEY MONEY THAT WILL MEAN
MUCH TO ARDMoRE.

"Ardmcre expects that every man
today will do his duty" The work Of
securing the proposed rubber factory
is going on with intense earnestness
No time can be lost and an answer
must be given the officials today.
Thirty-hve thousand dollars was Sc
cured yesterday afternoon, but no re-
port was available as to actual figures
today.
That with every one doing his part,
the industry is assured, is evident.
Secretary Gilbert received assurance
over the phone last night of support
from men in moderate circumstances
and some applications came in the
mail While the heavy subscribers
will do their part it is necessary for
smaller ones to Chip IN"
This factory is running night and
day 1t is paying dividends on this
stock we are purchasing. This is not
a promotion scheme. These people
did not come to us We went to them
and grabbed them from closing a deal
with another city II had not con.
vinced myself that It would be a great
thing for Ardmore, would not have
! brought them back, and if the board
lof directors Of the Chamber Of Com
merce hal not been perfectly satisfied
with our report. and their assurance
they would not recommend It. II
means a large increase of dinner pail
to Ardmore, without the shadow of ,
doubt ! want to make a personal ap
peal TO everybody who Is able to d,
their par, be It ever so little, or eve
so much, and close this up at once. !
Is now or never" said President Apple
Mark Kirkpatrick, who is one o
the most active members of the indus
trial committee, has a slogan: 81
? thousand dinner pals for Ardmore dur
r ing 1917"
"All your committee asks he said
! "is the support Of our people, and
, city is going to be built, Of which "
r viii all be proud We do not kno,
A how near We will come to our tho,
o sand dinner pals Without the c,
operation Of every man in Ardmore "
A will not see first base. With that CO
@ operation there is no telling how nea
8 We will come, and this opportunity
Il the first real test. If we once make
e good start, the rest will be easier
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
EXEMPT FROM TAXES
Paris, Texas VIII Not Pay Taxes for
Five Years.

Austin, Texas, March l3.-Because
of the great conflagration at Paris,
Texas. which one year ago destroyed
over $1,000 900 Of property, that city
is to be exempt from state taxes for
the next five years, according to o
law passed during the present session
OF the Thirty.fifth Legislature, The
bill has been signed by the Governor
and passed by the necessary vote in
both branches Of the Legislature to
put It into immediate effect
Soon after the Legislature convened
Mayor McGuiston OF Paris, laid the
facts before the Legislature and bills
were introduced in both branches, All
state ad valorem and part of the
occupation taxes are donated to Paris
in order to facilitate the rebuilding oI
the city
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13

enemy probably would not consider
the destruction Of the canal much of
a prize, after all.
What ] can't understand" he said,
"is why a foreign power should care
90 attack the canal when New York
affords q prize so much greater and
when Chesapeake bay could be en-
tered so easily"
1t had been asserted that Colombia,
smartng under the separation OF Pan
ANA, for which many Colombans
blamed the United States. and also
under tho failure OF congress to com
pensate her for the loss, contemplated
action against the canal in case OF war
between the United States and Ger
many The map shows the relation.
ship Of the canal zone to the surround
/ ing countries Senior Julio BetancOurt
minister OF Colombia to the United
States, is seen in the picture
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
Cattle Raisers' Association.

Fort Worth, Tex, March l3-The
forty.hrst annual convention of the
Cattle Raisers' association Of Texas
convened here today. 1t will last
through the fifteenth
Aside from the program, which has
been arranged with a view Of inter.
esting all engaged in the cattle bust
ness, rivalry ovor securing Of the
1918 convention was indicated as the
delegates arrived. Three cities, Fl
Paso. San Antonio and Oklahoma City
have sent delegations who are deter
mined to press their claims Of ad
vantages as the next convention city
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
Assure Wilson of Support

Washington, d. c., Mar. l3.
The officials of the railroad
brotherhoods wrote President
Wilson on March 7th, formally
notifying him of their confer
ence with the roads for March
fifteenth, it was learned today.
They declared that they were
hopeful" of settlement. They
also informed the President
that if the nation became in
volved in war while the nego-
tiations were pending, that
they would cooperate to the
fullest extent with the govern
ment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
Texas state NormaIs.

Austin, March l3.-The new state
normal colleges are to be established
in the state as a result OF bill passed
in both branches Of the legislature
which now awaits the approval of the
governor. One OF these schools Is to
be located south Of the 29th parallel Of
latitude with the counties OF Kinney.
Uvaide and Medina added and Is to
be known as the South Texas Nor
NAL College" The other TO be In the
territory composed Of all that part OF
the state Of Texas lying east Of the
ninety-sixth meridian, and IS to be-
named the stephen +. Austin state
Normal College"
The sum of Sl5oouO is appropriated
for the establishment of each Of these
new institutions The buildings ar,
20 be completed and ready for occu
| 1ancy by October /, 1918.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
HANS BERG
v|OLA A I Ed
NEUTRALITY
EVIDENCE THAT GERMAN COM.
MANDER OF APPAM VIOLATED
AMERICAN NEUTRALITY GIVEN
TO DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Norfolk, Va, March 13.- Evidence
that Hans Berg the German command.
er of the prize ship Appam. violated
United States neutrality constantly
while the ship was at Newport News.
has been placed in the hands Of the
department OF Justice II IS reliably
stated today
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13

Negotiations looking TO Chlna's en-.
trance into the war against the central
powers are now In progress at Pcking
and In all the entente capitals, It was
learned in Washington, and their sue.
cess depends only upon the harmonic.
ing OF the rewards 20 be given to
China with the amount of cooperation
demanded Of her. II is regarded as
practically certain that China will
sever relations with Germany and
declaration OF war probably will FOL
low II the entente will guarantee sat
islactory relaNations OF the restric
tions imposed upon the eastern couu
try by the world powers after th,
Boxer troubles III Yuan Hung, VIII,
succeeded the late Yuan Shi Kai "a.
president Of China is seen In the pic
turc
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
HARRY THAW
DECLARED To
Be INSANE.
PENNSYLVANIA COURT ADJUDeES
THAW INSANE AND UNDER THE
LAW HE CANNOT BE TAKEN TO
NEW YORK.

Philadelphia Pa, March l3.- Harry
X. Thaw has been adiudged a unatic
by the common pleas court Under the
law he cannot be taken to New York
on requIsltion for trial, on the charge
OF assaulting a Kansas City youth.
Thaw will later be removed to a Penn.
sylyanla asylum.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
APPROVE COLOMBIAN TREATY
Senate Committee Approves Treaty
In Modified Form.

Washington, March l3-Thc senate
foreign relations committee today ap.
proved in modified form the treaty
with Colombia, by which the United
States will pay S25,OOO,OOO for the par
titlon of Panama. It will be voted on
at the present session.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
TNENTY-F0UR
ENTOMBED IN
hCOAL NINE.
EXPLOSION CUTS OFF ESCAPE OF
MINERS - SEVEN HAVE BEEN
RESCUED - EFFORTS BEING
MADE TO SAVE OTHERS.

Canonsburg, Pa. March l3.-Twen.
ty.four men were entombed by two
explosions in the Henderson Coal com.
pany's mine here today. Seven Of the
miners have since been taken out
alive and efforts are being made to
reach the others
At 2:30 this afternoon, three of the
miners are known to be dead and
seven are missing. The others have
been rescued
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13

Washington, March 1S.-Consul
Frost reports the sinking Of the Gu
nard non-passenger carrying steamer
Frolic, on March TO- one American
was aboard the vessel. All were
saved
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
DISPATCH SAYS NOT ONLY Al.
ITERATION BUT RAISING OF THE
BLOCKADE MAY RESULT.
At TTACHES ICALLED IN
German Naval Attaches In Neutral
Countries Called to Berlin for Con-
ference - British Remove Mail from
American OIL Tanker.

New York, March ia Reuter- dis
patch from christiana says; Some Of
the German naval attaches in neutral
countries have been called to Berlin
for conference regarding the submar-
inc blockade. Not only alteration, but
the raising Of the blockade, is prob
able"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS TO
ARMED GUARDS TO BE PLACED
ON AMERICAN SHIPS.
WILL NOT Be PUBLIC
Instructions Are Not to Be Made Pub
lie - United States TO Withdraw
From Participation in Belgian Relief
Work, ls Department Forecast,

Washington March t3.-comPIete
and definite instructions to the armed
guards who arc to be placed aboard
American merchant craft have been
completed by the navy department and
approved by Secretary Lansing.
The nature Of these instructions will
not he made pub.c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13

Reports from drivers state that the
roads to the oil fields are In good con
dition considering everything and that
they are able to make good time be
tween Ardmorc and Writ
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13

The Business Mems Association be.
gin their campaign OF advertising this
morning. Two men were sent TO
Brock, Cheek, Lone Grove and Wilson
to distribute literature and will make
every town and hamlet In this section
before the opening date.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13

Strike Program Include Calling Out of Forty Thousand Men
in the Freight Service Saturday Night, Calling Out Of
Freight Men Additional Lines including Southeastern
Roads, Monday, Calling of Freight Men Northwest
Group Next Tuesday and All Remaining Freight and
Passenger Train Men on Every Road in the Country
March Frst-Ralroad Brotherhood Officials Tell
Wilson Of their Plans but Assure Him Of Trainmens Sup
port in Event of War Being Declared.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
, II u II nua u II II u u u Q
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, La March 10.
The weather forecast for Ok.
, lahoma for tonight is generally
fair except rain in the extreme
: eastern portion Of the state
: and colder with freezing tenn.
: perature: Wednesday fair with
/, rising temperature in the west.
; en- portion
/, uaurainr ~ y u u { = n
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
Adain Threatened With Nationwide Strike
BROTHERHOOD OFFICIALS HAVE
PLANSF0R SERIES Of STRIKES

SHOULD CONFERENCES BETWEEN RAILWAY HEADS
AND OFFICIALS OF FOUR BROTHERHOODS FAIL TO
REACH AGREEMENT THURSDAY STRIKE WILL BE
ORDERED.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13

81 4. {. u u u /. {. u {. - - .
{: CHINESE HOPE TO GAIN 4;
:: BY FIGHTING FOR ALLIES
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-18

line" will be studied under the leader
ship of Mrs. Fell, Mrs. Waite Squier
and Mrs. George Thompson. Mrs.
Squier will tell the legend and history;
Mrs. Thompson the story and Mrs.
Fell will give a reading and interpre-
tation OF the text.
The Society of American Widows
will meet Friday evening at the home
of Mrs. B. c. Turpin at 7:30 O'Clock.
u. S. Grant Woman's Relief corps
will meet Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock in
Memorial hall at the court house.
A new patriotic society, the first OF
its kind in Nebraska, was instituted
Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.
Robert Stoddard, the first president.
1t is a branch of the National Ali
ance, Daughters OF Veterans OF the
Civil War, and is open for member
ship to daughters and granddaughter
of the brave men who fought in that
war. Mrs. Lulu Carlin of Chicago,
past national president, was present
and installed the officers. Mrs. Myr-
tie Dion is the vice president; Mrs.
Zella Penton, junior vice president;
Miss Martha Carmony, chaplain
Miss Julia Fowler, secretary, and
Mrs. Hazel Washburn, treasurer. 1t
will be known as Anna Schamel Tent
No. |. The objects are:
ITO perpetuate the memories Of
our fathers, their loyalty to the union
and their unselhsh sacrifices for its
preservation, and to keep alive the
history of those who participated in
that heroic struggle for the mainte-
nance of our free government; to aid
the union veterans of the civil war
and their widows and orphans, when
helpless and in distress, and to aid
and assist those in our order who are
worthy and needy; to inculcate a
love of country and patriotism and to
promote equal rights and universal
liberty; to assist the Grand Army of
the Republic to commemorate the
deeds OF their fallen comrades on the
30th of May, until such time when
this duty shall devolve upon their de-
scendants."
The Scottish Rite Woman's club
will meet at the cathedral Friday aft
ernoon at 2 O'Clock. The new mem
bers of the last meeting will be guests
of honor.
The Alliance, Neb, Womans club
held its meeting at the home OF Mrs.
Rolla Wilson Friday. A literary pro-
gram, including Early Navigation,
Ferries and Railroads" was given by
Mrs. Root; Territorial Organization y
Mrs. Dole; Planning the Modern
House." Miss J. Rowan, and reading
by Miss Madeline Zedeker.
Mark Twain, George AIDE and Irwin
Cobb, humorists, will form the sub
ject OF discussion for the next Clio
Study club this afternoon at the home
of Miss Malvina Newman. Miss
Blanche Frank, Miss Goldie Gilinsky
and Miss Helen Sommer will take
part in this, while Miss Irma Gross
will tell about the newspaper humor-
lists, Bert Lesion Taylor, Adams, K
c. B and Ring Lardner.
The music department of the Bust
ness Women's club will give pro-
gram on the violin and its develop
ment under the direction of Miss Ruth
Anderson and Miss Lucetta Miller
Tuesday evening at o'clock at the
Young Women's Christian associa-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-18

Blackwell and Mrs. c. E. Presson will
take part in the program. Mrs. ].
G. Hart, chairman of the civil serv-
ice committee, will tell of laws pend
ing in congress on increase in salaries
and the retirement measure for all
civil service employees.
Miss Eva arson will give readings
for the North Side circle, Child Con-
servation league, Friday at 2 o'clock
at the home of Mrs. F. A. Miller.
Both local chapters of the Daugh-
tiers Of the American Revolution are
planning George Washington parties
Thursday. Major Isaac Sadler men,
bers will have a costume party at the
home Of Mrs. Hugh H. McCulloch,
on the South Side. The n,inuet will
be danced by colonial ladies and Miss
Ruth Ganson will sing colonial songs.
Each member is privileged to bring
one guest. Omaha chapter will have
a tea at the home OF Mrs. A. C
Stokes the same afternoon.
The West Omaha Mothers club
will meet Friday at 2:30 at the home
of Mrs. w. w, Carmichael. Mem
bers will answer roll call with quota
tons from Hawthorne" and the club
will continue to study "The Scarlet
Letter Mrs. c. r. Swan and Mrs.
T. F. Bonorden will give piano duet.
Custer Woman's Relief Corps Sun
shine club will be entertained at the
home OF Mrs. Stephen Bowes, o03
South Thirty-6rst street, Tuesday
afternoon.
The Omaha Suffrage association
will hold its regular meeting Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:30 in the Lyric
building.
Mrs, N. P. Fell will be hostess for
Mu Sigma Wednesday morning at
$3.50 O'Clock. Shakespeare's "Cymbe-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-18

brilliant new shades are especially dis
tincttve.
TIME effective grouping Of blooming
plants In Lannon's florist shop
- windows makes one instinctively
want to 70 inside and admire the
lovely flowers and snin the fragrant
posies! A girl would Just adore box
Of roses. violets or Spring blossomsl
Tip Mr.. Man OF to the fact that
Lee Larmon-FrontenelIe Florist--al-
ways has the most beautiful, fresh-
est and colorful flowers in Omaha,
The sweet, oid-fashioned nosegay
with iace-p paper frill is just as popular
now as In Ye oiden Tyne, when Grand
mamma was belle.
OUCH a boon! Stout women who
cannot be fitted in the stores
~ may have neatly made brnssieres
and nifty tailored petticoats made to
order for 31.50 up at The Lingerie Shop
sos Bee Bldg.--and. oh! mustn't for
get to tell yeu about the nice house
gowns with caps to match for 'a.7S'
q PEAKINd about apparel for stout
women, l am reminded of
~ friend of mine who Is actually
transformed by aeNu Bone corset and
now she carries herself with dignity
quite queenly. The M Bone Corset
Shop Is In the Karbach Block, No.
EOS. should you care to know.
Marrow belts are new.
to show you today" ex-
nlatv naA vvnU nj nj
friend at the Waist Section of Benson
& Thorne's, when / went to inquire
about blouses the other day--and, In
deed, thsy were positive beauties! A
lovely two-tone effect Of gray and coral
Georgette, hand embroidered and bead
ed, with acorn buttons, for 1915, made
mo wish It for my very own. This
exquisite blouse also comes In combina-
lions Of bisque and rose, turquoise and
tsa-ross, and maize and rose. A simi-
lar little blouse with a frilly effect for
ts-zb.
S(TTTHERE shall get my en-
w broidery done?'' The Ideal
Button and Floating Co. has
an expert operator. who does beauti-
full work on the sheerest materials
Embroidery is so good now. It's well
to remember a shop whose work you
can so well rely on.
Mrs. SMITH, at the Aha Shop. ao7
lW s. 18th St, showed me some
Ava sprays Of orange blossoms so
real that instincttYely raised them
to inhale their fragrance. Tucked in
brides lace cap or veil one would
never suspect these lovely blossoms az
being artificial. 7bc a spray,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-18

party, given by the gymnasium department.
will take place. This is for gymnasium
girls only and only those who come in cos
tune will be admitted.
The Many Centers' club Of the extension
department will hold their monthly meet
ing Monday night. Supper will be served
at o'clock and the meeting will follow.
Mrs. G. L. Bradley of the Visiting Nurse
association will give a talk.
Glasses in the educational department are
still open for registration. A new class in
business English will begin Tuesday even
ing at 7 o'clock.