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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-27

The McAlester football eleven viii
play In Madill next Friday afternoon.
Cotton sold on the streets yesterday
ass high as 2s.25.
Attorney Charles 4. Coakley is in Du.
rant attending some legal business.
W. j. Eel Of this city. was "a busi.
ness visitor in Woodville yesterday
:. a. Muse of Madill. is in Ardmorc
this week taking the examination for
the government foreign service.
Mrs T.. l.. Cooper of near Kingston.
is I'm the sanitarium at Sherman, hav.
ing undergone an operation "A few days
ago. She is Improving
The home Of Boge Eubanks AT Leba-
non, was totally destroyed by fire. He
had no insurance and all the household
goods were destroyed with the house
AIRS N. VI Webster. who has been in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-27
FENCING A CONTINENT.
Australian Rabbit IL Now I,cing Made
60 Pay His Board.

Since 1891 the state OF South Aus
taiia has erected 2s.iiS miles of YER
min fences. enough TO cncirclc the
world. and with the remnant build a
double line Of fence along the southern
border ot the United States.
New south Wales has spent more
than s2s 600 600 Tor rabbit cxtermina-
ton aud has within it, borders $4,000
miles OF fence.
~ late years. sa.s the National Geo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-27

the Italians a few months later when
the present offensive viii prove siiniiaf
dependH on General cadorna ~ itAiy'
Tho fighting is In the mountains, an"
the Italians still hold positions capaDh
Of n strong defense. Even a retirement
10 line running from Ampez%'
through Gemona 10 cividale and thence
20 Gorizia. could hardly affect the terri
tory east OF Gorizia and south~ard along
the carso.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-27

graphic Magazine. the rabbit has been
paying his board. He goes to swell the
total OF food exports from the common
wealth. Along the country roads rab'
bits may be seen hung on the fences
awaiting the rabbit carts that convey
them 10 the packing houses to be pre-
pared for shipment as frozen meat and
hides.
During 1913 Australia exported frozen
rabbit and hare to the value OF 1900
900 and skins TO the value of $4,000 900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-27
TEXAS GERMAN FARMER KILLED.

Mart. Texas. Oct. 2I.-frahk MOI
ganthaler. IA prominent German taTrn
er living about two miles cas-, OF Mart
was shot and instantly Killed near M
home. Mr.. Morganthaler was abou.
&c years Of age and leave. wifa Ano
four children. Howard Clinton WI"
resides on an adjoining farm. surren'
iered 10 officers In Mart.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-27
Berlin Claims For Success.

Berlin claims that The ndvance con-
tinues. and that captures of men and
material Increase hourly. The latest
official communication reports the cap
turc OF more than thirty thousand pris.
oners aud three hundred guns. Rome
Is rcticcnt concerning actual fighting
operations. admitting only that the Ital-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-27
IN EFFICIENT HELPMEET.

The Lamb: Hc--l want you 10 help
spend my salary.
Sho--Am | not doing that?
He--No. no: I mean forever and ever.
She II won't take me as long as
hat.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-27

lans. under pressure. have Withdrawn
90 the Monte MagsloreAuzza line ana
that IL has been necessary "a evacuhte
the BainsiEza plateau northeast OF Cor
ixla.
The AusiroGerman blow apparently
il final effort 10 conquer one OF the
strong allied nations In an attemp, TO
bring about favorable peace the
effor, against Russia. despite the poor
morale of the Russian army cannot be
said % nave been greatly successful az
means Ia bringing about peace, In
France. the Germans cannot advance
but on the contrary, have slowly been
givlng up valuable strategic positions.
The final hope. apparently. is In aidins
var.weary Austria In crushing Italy
italian Generals Big Task.
In the spring Of 1915. the AuStri1ns
carried on an extensive offensive move
ment In the Trentino. only TO be thrown
back beyond their original positions by
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-27

this city for several months visiting
relatives. left yesterday for Haskell
Texas. % be az the bedside of her
brother, who IL critically a.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-27

W. j. Eel Of this city. was "a busi'
ness visitor in Woodville yesterday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-27

Attorney Charles \. Coakley is in Du.
rant attending some legal business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-27
Notes and Personals.

The McAlester football eleven will
play In Madnl next Friday afternoon.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
PERSH|NC WINS WAY
INTO HEARTS OF MEN

Ell PASO. Feb. 25.-incidents in the
daily life of Major General John J.
Pershing, commander Of the punitive
expedition into Mexico. are being told
since the return Of the troops.
When he marched out Of Mexico q
soldier OF the command at Columbus.
y. NJ approached General pershing
while he was waiting 10 begin the last
review of his troops.
General Pershing, would you shake
hands with "A buck private in the
rank2' the enlisted man asked.
Il have not only shaken hands with
thousands but have slept with them
in the field. General Persh.ng an
swered grasping the soldiers hand
Motor trucks belonging to the ex
petition were placed AT the disposal Of
the refugee horde which accompanied
the expeditionary troops 10 the border.
bv order Of the commanding general,
in order that the little children. the
aged and the women who had become
mothers on the march might not suf-
fer.
At Espia. on the march to the Dor
der. a little cog shivered beside the
camD fire while his master was on
guard duty. in the Mexican desert,
General Pershin~ noticed the animal.
and before retiring. threw fresh fuel
en- the fire. He even arose during tire
night and kept the fire burning in or
der that the dog might not suffer,
one General Pershing leetured a
mule driver because he was ier-ing
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
FORTY IN COURT
TRY TEN CENT CASE
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LONDON, Feb. 25.-In these days
when England is trying 10 make the
best possible use Of every ounce of
her man power. many persons find
cause for displeasure at the way in
which time and money are wasted in
some of the cumbersome processes
of the English courts. one case
cited as q striking example of the
wastage of man power in the courts,
is that of a bartender put on trial at
Windsor for stealing a pot of honey.
value ten cents. The case occupied
a half days time OF forty persons in
the upper court. tie ordinary police
magistrate having been unable to
deal with the case because the man
had a record of a previous convic-
ton.
The forty persons whose time was
occupied listening to the dry-as-dust
phrases of the legal red-tapc con-
nected with the trial included: the
recorder, the. mayor. the clerk of the
peace, the chief constable, the usher
the doorkeeper, the crown counsel
and solicitor. the court stenographer
the prosecutor, three court attend
ants, thirteen grand jurors, twelve
petty jurors, and two witnesses. The
prisoner was sentenced to one days
Imprisonment without referring the
case to the jury. The cost of the
procedure to the country was esti-
mated at about 200 pounds
The recorder in charging the grand
jury, said il was a small matter TO
summon so MANY people together and
take them from their various occupa-
tions Probably many people would
think it absurd. With that view he
himself agreed but he said there
were man" people who took the other
view
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
FIGHTING NEW
WEARING Boards
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Ell PASO, Texas. Feb. 25.-Beards
are again being worn by many Of the
fighting men of the United States army
on the Mexican border. Officers ana
enlisted men of the Pershing pun tive
expedition are responsible. When Cen
eLal Pershings troops marched QUE ~
Mexico to the tune Of when Johnnie
Comes Marching Home many OF the
veterans of the Mexican campaign wore
fun boards
Leading the Seventh cavalry, Clusters
old command. across the border was
Colonel Selah r. II. Tompkins wearing
a bushy beard combed straight out
from his chin and WIKI waxed and
pointed mustaches AS he saluted his
commanding officer, the famous cav
airy commander was cheered by the
crowds in Columbus.
one enlisted man marched with the
Sixteenth infantry wearing a long
black beard and leading a Scotch col
lie by the leash Many boys in the
column wore their first beard and the
full beard has become It mark of dis
tinction for the punitive expedition
troops.
The rational guard troops have
adopted the custom and many boards
may be seen in the militia camps. The
fact that FL Paso BARRIERS increased
their rates To twenty-five cents for a
shave and fifty cents for a haircut
stimulated interest an the new army
style and a barber boycott has been
started in one militia regiment.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
ATTENDS CHURCH;
HORSE IS STOLEN

While Robert Z. Stearns, Central
avenue barber. was attending service
with his famisl at the Baptist church,
Fifth and Jefferson sterets. last even
ing. he left his mare and surry hitched
to a post outside the church. When the
service was over and the Stearns fam
lily prepared 70 ride home, the discovery
was made that the outfit was missing.
No person could be located who had
seen the horse driven away and there
was no way of determining who took it
or which way they went.
A report of the theft 0f the rig was
made to the sheriffs office and to the
police. The mare sorrel. weighs
about 1850 pounds, has recently been
clipped and has wire cut scar on the
right front foot. The surrey is two
seated. entirely black and in good con-
dition. II is believed that the outfit
was probably driven into the country
and abandoned. Information relative
TO the finding of the horse and surrey
should be telephoned to the sherifTs
office
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
Ell PASO TO GREET
VISITING STOCkMEN

Ell PASO, Tex, Feb. 25.-In or
der that all cattlemen and others
who visit the city during the week
of the Panhandle and Southwest
ern Stockmens' association con-
vention and the Rio Grande From
tier day sports, March to II. may
find ample hotel accommodations.
the chamber of commerce has
opened an information bureau
and is listing all hotels and room
ing houses of the better class. The
bureau is now being maintained
at the chamber of commerce. but
wnen the delegates and visitors
begin TO arrive, branches will be
established at the Union Station
and at the leading hotels. All who
contemplate coming here at that
time 10 attend the convention or
tc witness the Frontier day sports.
and who have not already made
reserVat ions of rooms, are urged
to wire George H. Clemens, secre-
cary Of the FL Paso Chamber Of
Commerce at once.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
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JAPAN NOT FOR WAR

TIMOkE. Feb. 25.-The Rev. e.
S. Reifsnider. president of ST. Paurs
college. Toxic, Japan. in an address
here TODAY. delivered a message which
he said the japanese vice minister of
state had hidden him give the Amer
lean people. Japan" read the mes
sage will never go to war with the
United States unless the United States
impugns Japan's honor" By honor"
DR.. Reifsnider said the minister had
meant such things as the alien laws in
California and restrictions on immigra-
don. Il did not consider the MESSAGE
rs threat" said DR.. Reifsnider. 1T
impressed me as the expression of
dneidA to nlacatn the limited States"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
GRACE Lands
ADMITS SHE
ROLLED MAN

Admitting that she rolled" George
Holmes an employe of Shattuck and
Nimmo. at Chandler, when Holmes
took her for 10y ride out the Tenn
pc road last evening, Grace Lands,
pretty young woman, who has figured
before in police circles, was booked at
the police station late last night for
investigation. Later the girl, who free
" talked of her plight, was removed
TO the county Jail. The arrest Of the
Lands girl was effected by Police
men McGrath and Strathy after
quick run to Tempe, where il was
learned she had gone after making her
touch
Incidental TO the arrest of the young
woman, three Phoenix drivers Of cars
for hire were taken in custody and
lodged in the city Jail, while their al
legged connection with the affair is be-
ing investigated The police do not DE-
lieve that all three were concerned in
the trip during which Holmes lost his
money, but they are certain that at
cost one Of the Young men locked up.
not only had knowledge of the events
- mig uD to the parting of Holmes
with from SIS to S95, but may have
acted as a "steerer" for the young
woman in taking Holmes to her rooms
and introducing him to her.
When taken from a room in q Tenn
pc hotel late last night the young
woman admitted, so ii is alleged, that
she had taken SIS from Holmes, but
she excused herself for the act on the
ground that it appeared he was in
danger of losing the money anyhow
and she might as well have il as anV
body. Holmes says that he lost S95.
When searched the lands girl had $50
which she turned over to the police.
/ She said she paid chauffeur $40 TO
take her in record time from Phoenix
to Tempe
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
Further Explanation

THE HAGUE, Feb. 25.-The state
ment issued yesterday by the German
legation here to the effect that the
tor2edoing OF the seven Dulch mer-
chantmen was due Ito an extremely
regrettabfe coincidence of circumstance
es which is unfortunate but was be-
You'd our control" contains also an eN-
PLANTATION made. il says. to prevent
erroneous impressions" It states that
in view of the situation Of Dutch yes
sells in English ports the sailing time
for these ships was first fixed for Feb
ruary ). then for February 8 and then
for midnight February II. Finally
for reasons for which England was to
blame" the sailing date was postponed
to February - or March Z. The only
date for sailing for which absolute
safety irom submarines could be ab-
solutely guaranteed was March Il, the
statement says. as at that time German
submarines would have. possessed in
structions in regard to these vessels.
Even then safety from mines could not
be guaranteed. shippers having been
warned on February that the danger
zone had been mined extensively.
For the same reasons. the statement
says. until March ,. relative security,
meaning safety dependent on good for
tune, will apply 10 the channel To the
west OF Denmark. through which
Dutch transatlantic shipping must
pass.
A large amount of fodder was on
board some of the Dutch merchantmen
which were torpedoed on Thursday. In
consequence OF the on-arrival of this
fodder it will be necessary TO kin a
large pant OF Hollands cattle.
Detention at foreign ports of Dutch
vessels laden with Chilean saltpetre
and other fertilizers is causing alarm. 1t
being feared that this years harvest
will be retarded seriously
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26

BALTIMORE. Feb. 25.-The British
steamer QueeLsmoore, sister snip OF
the Nedamore, which was torpedoed
several weeks ago. arrived today armed
with five-inch gun. This is the
largest gun mounted on any ship COM
ing to this port Captain Hignett said
he sailed the day after the Vedamore
was sunk. His ship is a battleship
gray, a novelty here
He said the impression in England is
that spring drive is soon to COM
mence and that guns heavier than any
yet used on either side are being
massed by the British in France. Cap
tain Hignett's son was killed in action
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
MOORE IMPROVES.
MAY YET RECOVER.

The condition of clifford c. Moore,
who suffered gunsnot wound in the
chest at the hands of his father last
Thursday evening, took a decided
change for the better last evening
ana hopes are now entertained for
his complete recovery. He is still in
a critical condition, however
The announcement at an early hour
this morning was to the effect that
the young man mad entirely recover
ed consciousness and was resting
easy. His temperature, which haG
been dangerously high for the pre-
ceding IS hours. was approaching
normal
It is believed by the attending
physician, DR.. f. Payne Palmer. that
the crisis will be passed within the
next Is hours. His steady improve
ment during the past IS hours gives
rise to the hope that he will win IN
the fight for life.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE
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PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 25.-An in
ternatioral government similar 10
that of the United States would
solve the problem of universal peace,
according To Senator Henri Lafontaine
of Belgium, who spoke here today
before the members of the Socialist
Literary society. Senior Lafontaine
declared this country will have TO
give the immigration question serious
consideration after the war. "Pec-
pie will come here from Europe he
said, and condition which now
exists between this country and
Japan is likely to arise between the
United States and the nations of the
old world
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
INVITED TO CONFERENCE


LONDON, Feb. 25.-The German
chanc tllor, DR.. Won Bethmann-H oll-
veg. is reported by the Exchange Tele-
era ph's Copenhagen correspondent TO
have invited the ambassadors and min
listers OF neutral countries to con-
ference yesterday at the foreign office
in which Foreign Secretary thinner
mann took part
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
FfIIinu In Bunkers

HALIFAX. y. s. Feb 25.-The work
Of replenishing the bunkers of the
steamer Frederik VIII, with former
Ambassador Won Bernstorff and n
large party Of Germans from the
United States on board was begun
today. Although the authorities de
clned TO make any statements as To
when the steamer would be permitted
TO sail for Copenhagen, il was reliably
stated, the examination of passengers.
cargo and baggage had been completed
1t was reported that the vessel wouhi
leave next Tuesday night
So far as could be learned tonight.
nothing of particular interest to the
British authorities was found in the
party's luggage
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
GERMAN RISH LEAGUE MEETS

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LONDON, Feb. PA dispatch to
Reuters Telegram company from
Amsterdam quotes Berlin message
as saying:
The German-Irish league formed
here recently has held it's first meet
ing. The league aims at the promo
ton Of relations between Germany
and Ireland and it will support all
enterprises in this direction"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26

Madison Square Garden, New York
City's huge amphitheater, is now un-
Ter the charge of Grant Hugh
Browne, of Goshen, N. Y, who plans
20 stage boxing matches there and
Use it as the home of a National
sports Club that he will organize.
Browne says that he and his as
,ociates have purchased the property
. rom the New York Life Insurance
Company and the price is reported
to be something like $2,400,000 The
Garden is to be rebuilt and the seat
ing capacity increased to the number
of as many as 5000 Three stories
will he added and rooms fitted out
for the accommodation of the Ma
tioral Sports Clubs members
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
DISCUSS ECONOMIC SITUATION


VIENNA. Feb. "a. (Via Amsterdam
and London. Feb. 25D-An important
meeting Of Austrian and Hungarian
ministers at which the economic situa
ton OF the dual monarchy was the
chief subject OF discussion. was held
here today. Premier Tisza of Hungary
presided in the place Of Count CZernin.
the Austrian Hungarian foreign min
ister. who has not returned from
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26

remain at work for many weeks
Even if ratification of the Colombian
treaty should be impossible. the op-
portunity afforded for changing the
long established rules of the senate
is not going to be overlooked by a
large group Of senators who have
been fighting for Years to liberalizc
them. Senator Owens chairman of
the special committee appointed a
year ago to revise the rules, is pre-
pairing to agitate this subject IN the
special session, and he will have the
aid OF some of the progressive re-
pu3lieans in advocating a form of
modified cloture which would make
impossible such filibusters against
important LEGISLATION as had been
threatened and may yet be restorted
TO in the present government crisis
Both houses held sessions today
for euiogies Of dead members OF
congress.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-The Greek
legation here made public tonight
oablegram from the Athens foreign Of
flee describing as false and misleading
accounts appearing in the allied press
OF the landing of allied troops at Ath-
ems In December and the events and
negotiations which preceded it,
The message said il was untrue that
any promise had been given Admiral
Du fournet in regard to compensation
for material yielded to the Bulgars;
that the documents in the so-oailrp
cession of Fort Rupel were forged: that
the Greek king did not refuse To guar
antee that order would be kept in the
streets; that the city was quiet when
the allied forces landed with orders to
take possession of commanding heigh,s
aud that the Greeks did not open fire
first in the clash that followed
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
WILL ISSUE SCRIP
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''Ns1'1'1''S"'' ~ Y |~uScU WITH
SANTIAGO. Chile, Feb. 25.--At a
meeting here today Of the manager
of the banks. and attended by the
military governor, it was resolved TO
issue scrip amounting to SO per cent
OF the assets of the banks. The bills
are to be taken up 80 days after the
present situation is definitely settled.
The banks will resume business
March l. Refusal to accept the bills
will result in tnirty days imprison-
nent.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26

Karlsruhe to protect the palace against
French airplane raids.
Definite announcement was made
here today that the blockade of Greece
would be lifted when King Constantine
gives complete satisfaction to the de-
mands Of the entente allies
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
PRISONERS WIFE MURDERED
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TOXIC, Feb. 25.-It is reported in
the press that the wife of Lieutenant
Saldern, a German war prisoner, has
been murdered in house at Fukuoka
Frau Saldern is reported to have been
strangled. The lieutenant has been held
at the prison camp at Fukuoka since
being taken there from Tsingtau after
the capture of that place by the Jap
anese. Frau Saldern rented house in
Fukuoka to be near her husband. She
Is believed to be a daughter of the
German minister of marine, (Vice Ad-
miral Eduard Won Capelle.)
Hire a little salesman at The Re-
publican office A Want Ad will see
more customers than you can.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
Sink Twenty-One Ships

AMSTERDAM tvia London). Feb.
ga Berlin dispatch says submarines
which have returned to their base re-
port that they have sunk eleven
steamships, two sailing vessels and
eight trawlers.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26

AHUALULCO. JaliscO. Mex, Feb. ..
General CarranZa came here today
from Guadalajara. He is to drive the
first spike in the railroad which is TO
be built 10 Chamela and will return to
Guadala5 ara Wednesday.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
Greek Location Denies

six weeks ago and the boys mother
died from the shock.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-26
Carranza 10 Drive Spike

Juan p. Rojo. first secretary of the
embassy.