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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-10
NOTICE FOR PROPOSALS FOR
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.

Notice is hereby gwen that pursuant
to a Resolution adopted by the Board
Of Commissioners Of the CITY Of Ard
more Oklahoma and approved by the
Mayor on the 27th day of November,
1917, proposals will be received at the
Office of the City Clerk Of the City Of
Ardmorc, Oklahoma, until five O'Clock
p. IN. Of Tuesday, February r. 1918, for
the furnishing Of materials and the con
struction necessary to improve
"C' Street, Northwest, from the
South line Of Broadway to the
North line Of Twelfth Avenue.
Northwest, of the City OF Ardmore,
oklahoma, including alley cross
ings and street intersections
thereon.
Said improvements to consist Of grad
ing, curbing, guttering, draining and
paving the same and to be constructed
of a total width of thirty (3O) feet from
outer line to outer line Of curb, on
either side of said street to be a curb
each six (6l inches wide, the street to be
graded, and upon the sub-grade TO be
Ia!u Iour 'b men coilcIete pdse ana
upon S'ud base to be Iald wearing sur
race oil TWO ana ohe'haI & ~ Inch
Nerucal Hoef' Virlheu prlck' ana upon
said brick to be placed asphaltic sque-
que sufficient to fill all voids.
The plans and specifcat tons and esti-
mates as prepared by the City Engi-
neer are now on file in the Office of the
Nlty CIerA oI Salu CITY ana are open 10
Inspection oi an par 'i1S'
All OldS SildH De Suoi'l'Ied IN sealed
envelopes ana pIalhIy marked IN INK
thereon ana must De hied with the city
C'erN Oy I'VE O'CLOCK p H. Oh Iuesday'
epru'Iy l., I'lS' ana accompanied Dy
d {. 'tl''eo c'lecN u'a"h on some Dahk
IL 'ie NIIS % NIuH'ore, ohlihoina' anu
Pdyao'e ~ sal" 10y OIerN ~ the sum
Vi one ! ihousslil"' rive iIuhuItu "l'ooo,
VVo' Do''"'S' ne Success4ui uluuer shail
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-10

deem necessary in the public interest
To allow the Interstate Commerce
Commission to override the president in
the exercise of war powers or of any
powers, for that matter, would be most
"unseemly," the report said.
1T should not be overlooked" it
added, that the president is respon-
sible for the financial results of oper-
ating these government carrier systems
with gross revenues approXimating four
billion dollars. The president must be
given powers commensurate with his
responsibility"
Chairman Sims plans to bring up the
bill in the house Monday and hopes
10 obtain prompt consideration. Chair
man Smith of the senate Interstate
commerce committee will also bring up
the draft Of the bin recently reported to
the senate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-10

to the City Engineers estimate. Com
pensation shall be made as follows:
All that portion of that street
aforesaid from the South line Of
| Broadway to the North line OF
Eighth Avenue, Northwest. of &C"
Street, Northwest,
being occupied in part by the Ardmore
Street Railway Company with its
tracks, and the Ardmore Street Rail
way Company having declined to pave
between its tracks and one foot on each
side thereof, the City of Ardmore will
contract to do said improvements un.
der the specifications as herein pro
yided, but the contractor to whom said
contract for construction Of said i'm
provements as aforesaid is awarded, IS
notified that the City of Ardmore as.
sumes no responsibility for the pay
ment of all the construction and labor
on that portion Of the street aforesaid
occupied by said Ardmore Street Rail
way Company and one foot on each side
of their tracks, but such contractor
shall look to his lien, given by law
against the Ardmore Street Railway
Company for the payment of the mate
rial and labor furnished to pave said
portions of said street aforesaid. For
all the balance OF the said street not
occupied by said street railway com
pany and which the city assumes no
responsibility as herein provided as
aforesaid. Compensation shall be made
in street improvement bonds, issued
and secured as provided by law. Any
property owner thereon may pay for
such assessment in cash. The city re-
serves the right to pay part cash, part
in bonds or all in bonds for such i'm
provements exclusive of the portion oc-
cupied by the Ardmore Street Railway
Company as aforesaid at its election.
The form Of the contract that the
city will require is now on file in the
Office of the City Clerk and open for
inspection to all parties. The form or
the bid required can be had on apph.
cation to the City Attorney.
The city reserves the right to reject
any and all bids and re-advertse cof
bids for such improvements. II the
successful bidder fails to execute his
contract and file his said bonds within
ten days after the letting of such con.
tract, the city reserves the right to
cancel said contract, and forfeit the
certified check accompanying said bid
to the Improvement district, and rv.
advertise for bids for such improve
ments.
Dated this Goth day Of January, 1918
G. w. GROOM,
(SeaD City Clerk.
/ published in Daily Ardmoreite Jan. 81;
Feb /, 2, I. :, i, Z, s, 9 and II, 1879
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-10
TO SAVE DAYLIGHT.

Washington, Feb. 9.-The daylight
saving bill, already passed by the SEN
ate. was favorably reported to the
house today by the interstate commerce
committee. The bill was amended to
have the daylight saving prevail on the
first Sunday in March to the last Sun
day in October. The senate had fixed
the period between April and Septem-
ber For the daylight saving period the
clock would he advanced one hour.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-10
GIVES PRESIDENT WILSON
RATE-MAKI\G POWER
Needs Authority Commensurate With
Responsibility.

heSpOnSiDllllN.
Washington, Feb. 9.-ln reporting the
administration railroad bill to the house
today Chairman Sims said the house
Interstate commerce committee had
amended it so as to vest final rate
making authority in the president be.
cause under the present law the Inter
state Commerce Commission could not
make changes in rates unified war con
troll demands. To amend the statutes
to provide a non-competitive rate max
ing system. the report said, would be
putting on congress an impossible
burden
The bill as amended gives shippers
and consignees the protection that they
now have, the report continued, as the
Interstate Commerce Commission upon
their complaint shall hold investiga-
tions to determine the justice, the rea-
sonableness and fairness of any rate
i'm view Of war conditions. The com
mission will report its conclusions to
the president for action as he may
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-10
CHICAGO BUSINESS MAN KILLED.

Chicago, Feb. 9-Orville II. Travis,
president Of the Fidelity Portrait Com.
pany, was shot to death today when
he tried to escape from two robbers
who entered his office in an outlying
district The men fed Immediately after
the shooting, without the payroll money
theY wanted.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-10

Workers Of America, district No. i
Cthe state of Colorado, by majority OF
377 votes, it was announced tonight.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-10
Called For Physical
Examination at Ardmore

List of called by the local exemption board to appear
for physical examination the courthouse ArdmOre Okla
Friday, Feb. Is, 1918:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04
Dives, POmerOy &c SteWdr
Women's Warm Winter Coats
Fine Quality Materials: NeW Styles

\ full seasons wear is assured the woman who selects her
Coat now from our complete Winter ~stocks-and at the end
OF the cold weather there is the further assurance that a
warm, comfortable coat is at hand for next year.
Belted and semi-itted styles, some of them loose, full
sweep affairs; all with large collars; convertible or cross
over. Many OF the models are trimmed with fur, while
others depend upon collars OF self material for their individ-
uahty.
All the wanted color tones-in complete sizes for misses
and women. $500 to $12j.O0.
Dives. Pom aroy y Stewart Second Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04

night. He was brought there a few
days ago from his home in Fishing
Greek Valley. Two of his children
died at the home and two more are
in the hospital in a serious condi-
ton.
Five deaths FROM influenza were
reported to-day by the local bureau
of vital statistics, and five more from
the disease yesterday. There have
been no deaths from pneumonia re-
ported.
On Saturday evening merchants and
other businessmen in the city CO.
operated with the health bureau and
closed promptly at $50 o'clock. 1t
was the fourth Saturday night that
the stores were closed, only druggists
and restaurant proprietors being per-
mitted to remain open. Churches
and sunday schools also were not
permitted to hold services. They will
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04

The large display rooms formerly
used for the exhibition OF automo-
bile. corner of Market and River
streets. were this mornins transform
ed into a headquarters for inspec-
ton of Christmas packages TO be sent
o the boys IN khaki. With Miss
Mary Cameron as the capable chair
man of activities, the work Of in
spection of packages began. Mrs.
Charles Beerle. 1205 Swatara street.
brought the first package to the
headquarters. II was inspected,
closed and the little label proclaim
ing its destination To be Somewhere
in France was affixed. The bon,
hlled 10 the brim with cigarets, went
10 Mrs. Berries husband. Sergeant
Charles Beerle.
The Christmas labels for the
Christmas boxes have been given to
the men overseas. Each man is al
lowed to receive one Christmas box.
Every soldier has sent his label to
his parents. sweetheart or u near
friend who is allowed TO procure a
carton from the Red Cross. fill it
with something il i thought Will
he pleasing to the soldier. have il in
spected by the Red Cross, attiN the
label and the proper postage. and
send ii through the Red Cross to
the soldier. ThiA Is the summary
Of the rules laid down by the War
Department acting in cooperation
with the Red Cross.
Articles suggested by Red Cross
workers as pleasing to the soldiers
include Khaki handkerChiets, khaki
ties. knife. chocolate bars. fountain
pens. safety razors. lead pencil hold
erS. military mirror. hard candy,
cigarets. playing cards, dominoes.
II - emphasized by ONE in
charge of the local end of the big
proposition. hat it is necessary to
have all rules strictly observed by
those who receive Christmas labels
from the soldiers. Boxes without
Christmas labels will not be sent,
and labels cannot be duplicated if
they are lost.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04

resume again next sunday. after be-
ing closed for five weeks.
Reports from the Lykens Valley,
Hershey and other sections of Dau-
phin county not included in the order
raising the ban in Dauphin, York.
Lancaster and other counties to-mor-
row are so encouraging that the state
Department of Health will likely is
sue an order very soon freeing those
districts. The Emergency Hospital
in the Lykens Valley mining region
is being closed.
State Policemen. reserve Militia
men. doctors and nurses have beer
dispatched to the Farview state in
stitution where reports show t26. per-
sons sick with influenza, including
a number of the guards.
4 well defined ease of smallpox a
Granville. Daupnin county, has beer
reported to the state Department OF
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04

reau to check the Influenza epidemic.
viii be lifted at noon tomorrow. the
local authorities announcing to-day
that the local situation has improved
greatly over the weekend and that
from present indications there will
be no danger in raising the ban.
saloons. however. will not be per-
mitted to open as is
election day n a state law requires
then 10 remain closeu then. All
other business places, including the
aters, soda fountains. poolrooms,
Will reopen. and some of the private
schools also will resume sessions,
The public schools will reopen next
Monday. and the Harrisburg Academy
on Wednesday morning. of his week.
DR.. j. NJ. j. RaunIck. city health
officer. said to-day he was well pleas
ed with the local situation and APP
preciated the continued cooperation
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04

of the public until the ban is lift
ed. Tell the people that after noon
tomorrow there will be absolutely
no restrictions on anything in the
city. Every place of business and all
schools may open and public meet
ings or gatherings of any nature will
be permitted. There is no need to
communicate with health authorities
about anything which is planned
for any time after noon tomorrow.
AT the emergency hospital. Fifth
and Seneca streets. there are twenty
six patients yet, and with the city
school teachers leaving to-day for
a weeks rest. there is an urgent need
for assistants until the place is clos
ed. The. teachers who came to the
hospital and volunteered their serv-
ices have been a great help"
Samuel Adley. aged IS. Granville,
r. d. 2, died at the hospital last
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04
PRUNEs EVEN IN TRENCHES

Washington. Nov. 4.-The sub
sistence division of the Quartermas-
ter Corps has purchased 50,000,000
pounds of prunes for our fighting
forces at home and overseas during
the coming year. If any Of the boys
over there" are laboring under the
misrepresentation that the failure OF
the French prune crop this year
would eliminate prunes from the bill
of fare. they have another guess
coming.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04
LOCAL SOLDIERS
TO GET PRESENTS
FOR CHRISTMAS
Relatives Aided by Red Cross
in Looking After Boys
in France
YOUR SOLDIERS GIFT

After YOU have received the
Christmas label from overseas
bring it to the special Red Cross
headquarters in the old Ford dis
play rooms. corner of River and
Market streets for the official car
ton. Return the carton when
filled TO be weighed, inspected and
forwarded by the Red Cross after
afiNing the necessary amount of
postage. The carton, when hlled.
must not weigh over two pounds
and Is ounces Do not paste the
lavel on the package until it has
been inspected by the Red Cross
worker.
Labels that are lost. cannot be
duplicated.
No packages will be accepted
for shipment after November 20,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04
AMERICANS TURN
GUNS ON RAIL LINE


has reached the little lake in the
center Of Bclval wood.
ON the extreme right the Ameri-
cans were north of MontignN-De-
v~.nt-SaSsy. From there the line ran
L" the Meuse river.
n has not been a day of lighting
az much as of pursuit. The Germans
are not r%etreating in great disorder,
vlthough the general staff and the
Held officers have lost control to a
c~cr'Gin extent.
Reads Chokcd With Enemy
East of the Meuse from north Of
Eemoiville. where the roads are
choked with ]retreating Germans. to
north of Stenay. on the east bank OF
the river. where the railway yards
are filled with troop trains leaving
for the rear, the Germans are falling
back. CFrom Remoiville to Stanay
is about eight and one-half miles,.
The artillery fire from the hills be-
hind the German lines seems to in
dictate the reluctance of those in
command to yield to the evident de-
sire of the men in the line to with
draw.
Equal activity is displayed behind
the American lines. but ii is of OPP
posite character. Far TO the rear
slowly moving conveys as we'll as
truck trains are filled with troops
being rushed forward to support
those who. in some cases. in strucks.
are keeping up the fast pace set by
the retiring Germans.
Yankees Drive With B%ayOnets
Barricourt was occupied about 4
o'clock this morning, the southern
edge of the village having been taken
Saturday night. The distance be-
tween the Americans and the Ger
mans was less than three hundred
yards. Ordered to advance. the
Americans plunged down the streets
with fixed bayonets. shouting as they
went. The Germans stood their
ground only for a short moment. 1t
was a bloody interval. Only a few of
the Germans escaped.
Scores of small fights occurred in
the woods and ravines between
enemy machine gun crews and the
advancing Americans. Throughout
the day the American artillery bonn
harded heavily the German lines
along the entire front.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04

Phillips made a careful investigation.
of the case yesterday and vaccinated
a large number of persons in that
vicinity of Dauphin county. 1t is
possible that the cases may have ex-
tended into Lebanon county.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04

Health. The case Is that of Fay Il.
Shertzer, eleven years old, who has
traces back to three other cases in
the house of Harry Hedrlch. a farm
er residing near Granville. DIR. c. II.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04
Attractive House Dresses

CottonS have advanced so appreciably i'll price that hOus
frocks have gained a value that encourages smarter designing
and more careful making.
Scores OF fresh, new Winter styles are being shown now il
a stock made up OF solid colors, stripes and checks
Dives. Pomeroy 4 Stewart. Second Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04
Two Halifax Boys Are
Killed in Same Battle

1t has been reported that two Hall
fax boys, close friends. and both
in the service abroad. have sacrificed
their lives in the same engagement.
Lloyd L. Matter. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey T.. Matter. and Samuel Lee.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Antonio Lee. OF
Halifax. are reported to have been
killed in action. September 80.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04
MRS. ELIZA SAUL

Mrs. Eliza Saul, aged So years,
widow OF Levi Saul. died Saturday
morning at her home, 1857 Candy
street. Pembroke. Four sons Frank,
Levi. Charles and Edward Saul, a
daughter. Miss Annie Saul, fourteen
grandchildren and twenty great
grandchildren. survive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04
Just the Kind of Weather For
Cozy Wool Sweater

For outdoor wear during brisk Autumn days and evel
few garments are more enjoyable or more comfortable t
soft, warm Wool Sweater.
And the moment you see the complete displays thu
arranged in the Sweater section you'll want to own o
once.
The variety Of STYLES for men, women and children
great to be described.
Prices to suit every purse.
Dives. Pomeroy & Stewart, Mems Store.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-04
INFLUENZA BAN
LIFTS TOMORROW
AFTER 5 WEEKS
Local Situation Is Reported
Much Improved Over
the Weekend

All restrictions in force in Harris
burg for the last month as quaran-
tine measures by the State Depart
ment OF Health and City Health Blu
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

OVER rs per cent. of the sugar used In the untea
" States is delivered by ships. There is produced
about 500 900 tons of beet and 100000 tons OF
cane sugar in louisiana The total consumption OF the
United States about tons of raw sugar which
makes about 4,250, 900 tons of refined sugar.
If our coasts were blockaded as Germanys now are,
we would have available for the of the people OF the
United States only pound of sugar for every four we
use Under such circumstances there doubt that the
American people would get along on this limited supply
without complaint.
The United States Food Administration Is asking
every American household to use not more than two
pounds of sugar per person each month for domestic
use Reducing our sugar consumption here means that
we will be able to help supply the needs Of France Eng
land and Italy. Sugar conservation on the American
table also means conservation Of ships.
The Army and Navy have sent out an s o. s.. cali
for ships Save Our Ships to Transport Troops and
Munitions to France in order that may keep the fight
ing front where it is and not allow 1t to extend TO
our own homes" is the message
There Is ample sugar in the world for all require.
ments-n fact there is large surplus but on account
of the ship shortage is not available for use In this
country -. A. .,s,
lava which produces Is per cent. OF the worlds
cane cron ;s too far removed It requires $50 to 160
days for a ship to go to Java and return
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22
The Rockies Prayer.

Oh. Lord, creak like rusty hinge,
And my feet have gone to sleep.
Ny nerves are like a tangled fringe;
There's a hole two inches deep
Where the trigger-guard rubs collar
bone,
And my brain goes in reel.
But I mustn't "cuss" and will not
groan;
In spite of my blistered heel
made the hike, and stood the test.
1t wasn't just merely luck,
For wasn't allowed to stop and rest;
But stuck, Oh, Lord, stuck!
took my turn at the shovel and pick,
When the sun was broiling red.
| didn't stall or play off sick
Though longed for day in bed.
But squared my jaw till it ached again.
And swore that would not quit
| needed some rest so much just then;
But would not ask for it.
In spite Of the burning and blistered
palms,
That fall to the lot of the "Buck,"
With the tired back and the aching arms,
stuck, Oh Lord, | stuck!
1t won't be long till Pm on my way
To ship from a Jersey pier.
Pm ready now. Lord, speed the day!
Oh, when do we 60 from here?
The transports path across the foam
BY the "U-boats" is beset,
And l'll be long, long way from home,
And the sea is awful wet
But bayonet thrust or cannon's roar,
Or saber, or bomb, or pick,
Just give me nerve and | won't ask
more.
God, give me the grit to stick