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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-17
THERELIGIOUS RAMBLER
By WILLIAM T. ELLIS


above it are cuneiform inscriptions tell
ing of the triumphs Of ancient Persian
monarchs. Russian scholars have re-
Gently unearthed a remarkable, and as
yet undeciphered monument, in a
twenty-foot crypt in the castle rock. 7
estimated this to be about fourteen feet
high, including the siX-foot cube of base.
The shaft, which, like the base, is or
gray granite and completely covered
with cuneiform characters, IS abous
eight feet high, four feet wide and two
feet thick. All archaeoogists are fa-
miliar with the great trilingual inscrip-
ton on the face OF the castle. com
memorating the victories Of NerXes, son
Of Darius.
From the heights of this storied cas-
tie the Turks poured destruction upon
the city, which the Armenians defended
in 1915; and later when victorious,
the Armenians themselves shelled the
Mosem quarter; and the Russians
have added to the destruction wrought
by both. When the Turks were about
to retake the town, the Armenians fired
it to keep it from falling into the en-
emy's hands. Since the Russian Occu-
patton, the deserted buildings have fur
nished firewood to the soldiers, 50 that
the ruin is wel-nigh complete.
So when | rode through the streets
OF Van it reminded me Of nothing so
much as the roohecs houses Of old
Babylon, as the German archaeOlogists
have unearthed them. Block after
block Of bare, broken and burned walls
greet the spectator Most men who
have Travelled have seen entire city
squares laid low by fire; bat this was
more than that. 1t was a city that
has been lying devastated for two
years. The tooth OF time has begun
to gnaw the mud-brick walls. Like eye.
less sockets, the blackeued windows
loo, out upon almost deserted streets.
There are neither dogs nor chickens to
be seen The very trees by the water
courses have been hackd and torn, or
else entirely cut down; and the pres.
ent prospect is that ere summer comes
there win be no growing trees left,
since the troops. and the few thousand
folk, who have crept back home be
meath their protecting shadow, will
have to he kept warm during the
bitter months just ahead. This is now
trecess, woodless country. save for
few partially surviving orchards
about the city.
Where Once the Flag Flew
On my first day in Van l went out
to see the American board mission com
pound. over the broken gate small,
faded and torn muslin American flag
stll flies, but it means nothing. The
property is open at many points and
has been looted by many yandals. Hard
by the gate there flows the mission
supply OF clear, cold water from the
mountain, and to it the furtiye women
bring their water jars; so that even
amidst its desolation the mission still
ministers to the people. But every
single building on the place has been
ruincd-except the church, which is
now used by the Russians-four resi-
dences, hospital, dispensary, two school
buildings, orphanage and industrial
school az well as incidental structures.
The walls of most of the buildings re-
main in fragmentary form. as il to
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-17
A Sure---Sure Thing

While | am drilling out this big we'll on
the Okmulgee lease in the field of big
gushers, | expect to get hold of several
valuable leases in the shallow field belt
and drill several shallow wells. We can
drill six or eight wells in the shallow field
for about the same amount the big Okmul-
gee well will cost. intend to drill these
shallow wells-one on each lease of about
sixty or eighty acres-where we have
about three chances out of five Of getting
from 25 to rs barrels of oil. 1t only takes
about week or ten days to drill one of
these wells. The flush production from
we'll should pay for the drilling of same
and leave practically 100 per cent profit
from the sale of oil in the first thirty or
sixty days. The drilling in of these wells
would make our company more permanent
and sure Of success. And quick action can
be expected from them. The Shirt-Sleeve
Oil company is out to get the oil-it's pol
icy is to drill in, and near, production; to
operate in both the deep and shallow
fields. l actually believe that by follow
ing out this policy, the company would
be in position to pay dividends to its stock
holders even before the big Okmulgee we'll
has been completed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-17
From The Daily OklahOman, Feb. IL

OKMULGEE Oka Feb 1O-Speca) "A 2OOObare oil well and
40O0OOoot gas well features Omulgee oil fields Saturday.
Ouge Producing and Refining company the oil in section 25
M third big well in that vicinity and Iowa Oil Company got the
gas we'll in wildcat territory, in section 8-13-12.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-17
Where the Second Oil Well Has Bought in in the Pa
Two Months BY Our Neg lbO The Okmugee Producing
Company Read Newspaper Account of 1t Lower
BUY THIS STOCK

| have been talking to you right from the shoulder
out have told you of the wonderful possibilities of
the Shrt-Seeve Oil Company. | have told you my
experience in the oil fields Oklahoma, where l have
pumped the oil out from under the ground; superin
tended the drilling in of many oil wells hooked the wells
onto the and have made them produce oil where
the other fellows failed started in the oil game
a 'roustabout" worked up from the bottom. l know
the game today as well as man in the oil fields.
1 knew the possibilities a company with small capital
izaton, if could get hold of the right ind lease.
succeeded in this by securing the Okmul;ee county
lease The Shirt-Sleeve Oil Company is a winner You
can't stop if don't buy stock, but tell
ing you the day will come, and that Off, when
sized block of this stock. | in The oil game
and win big and when win the stockholders win with
me. | can't make you buy this stock and can't make
you rich unless do buy it, It's to to become
and help carry broad and conservative plans
for the It's up to to get in right II
want to make money out of this proposition I'm out
get the oil that will put money the stockholders
pockets Listen man. the possibilities for this company
with shallow wells, which to big profits,
and with possibilities for millions of dollars worth of
oil from Okmulgee county lease, whore have big
gushers for neighbors appear to be unlimited 1000
barrel well would make every Stockhoder in this COM
times the amount of money he invested
Think what you will receive if -four such wells
this lease and fully believe going get them.
fact, look bigger welS-a 5000 10000 barrel
well is mpossbily. This field IS opening up
pools oil which will undoubtedly ii the greatest
this big produCtionths is your chance TO make for
tune Don't delay, send in your remittance for stock
this very day-don't wait until tomorrow; it may be
late Wells being brought in to all
This stock should he selling for SOC or SlOO share.
This will probably be your last opportunity to buy it
SOC. Only a small allotment of shares will be sold
this price. Take all Buy at least 100 shares
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-29
She Was Cuddles IN Vaudeville;
NoW She's Lilo Lee on the Screen

stars whose fame has spread all
over tie world.
She is still a child in years, tall,
faultlessly built, vigorous and ath-
letic. AS someone said, 1T is a
wonder DAVID Belasco has not &C
CURED her because of her tender
loneliness and that look of deep
tragedy in her profile" And here
is Lila Lees first greeting to the
thousands of film fans all over the
country who will see her for the
first time in the Paramount photo
play THE Ship of Make Believes"
40 those of you have seen me on
the stage as "Cuddles' there will
not be much to say" said Miss Lee,
you know how | love fun and ad-
venture, and above all, pretty
clothes. Being in pictures is going
to mean lots of all three.
Everything seems so queer, and
upside down from stage ways, but
l like it all just the same. For in
stance, the rehearsals-perhaps All
hour or so on each scene and then
it was taken and finished forever
and ever. On the stage, you see,
we have to rehearss each scene so
many times that sometimes | used
to get verv tired before | ever got
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-29

A BOUT a year ago, Jesse L.
~ Lasky, vice president of the
= Famous Players-Lasky Cor
poration began a search for a new
star; a girl possessed of undeniable
beauty, youth and ability, or at least
as of much ability as would indicate
future possibilities on the screen.
1t was a long search; until few
weeks ago, a futile one; and then
Mr.. Ldsky happened to see "Cud-
dies" IA l6-year-old girl who was
playing on the vaudeville stage in
one oil Gus Edwards kid Reviews"
The Starch was ended. for shortly
after that, "Cuddles' was signed as
moving picture star with the Fam
Gus Players company.
She was discovered by Gus Ed
wards when she was ! years old,
playing Ring Around Rosie" in
the streets OF Union Hill, N. J. Mr..
Edwards saw an attractive type in
this child, which led to his i'm
mediately engaging her, with the
consent of her mother, for vaude-
vile work, switch she has been doing
ever since. Today she comes into
her real name Lila Lee and she is
supported by a company of screen
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-29
Fred Stone Lands Winner IN
Movies as IN Everything Else

after year in successful comedy plays
of which probably the greatest were
The Wizard of o." THE Red
NAL" "The Old Town" "The Lady
of the Slipper" and Chin Chin"
Stone became famous not only in
New York but all over the country
for his inimitable powers as dane
ing and pantomine comedian.
1t is Stones remarkable powers of
pantomine which stand him in such
good stead in becoming a motion
picture star. Several years ago he ap-
peared in London and Liverpool as
a pantomimic star with great sue
cess and as motion pictures in their
greatest interest to an audience are
built without subtleties. there should
be fine results obtained with his
work in this line.
Il believe" said Stone. that The
Goat will, because of its interest as
a story and because of the fine work
done by the director and the COM
pany, 60 over the top as a real mo-
ton picture. I like it immensely and
in it l have sought to give my
friends an hour entertainment. And
those who know my stage record
know that I'm always willing to try
my best
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-29

a chance to 60 through it before
the footlights.
Patrons of the Rialto theater will
be interested to learn that this
charming prodigy will be seen at the
playhouse in her initial photoplay,
The Cruise of the Make-Be lieves."
a perturbation of Tom Gallons
famous novel and produced under
the direction of George Meiford.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-29
TIRED STONE, comedian famous
n on the American stage as the

n RED STONE, comedian famous
on the American stage as the
most versatile of his lot. makes
his first public appearance in motion
pictures in THE Goat" which will
be shown at the Rialto the first half
of this week. 1t was as a partner
in the brilliant team OF Montgomery
and Stone, composed of himself and
David Montgomery, who died two
years ago, that Fred Stone became
known so we'll to playgoers in this
country, and this partnerhip formed
in 1894 endured until the death of
Mr.. Montgomery.
Fred Stone was born in Colorado
and when a young man joined the
old Sells-Renfrew circus and later
played "Topsy' in an Uncle Toms
Cabin company. Following that time
he and Montgomery appeared year
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05
STRIKE OF TELEGRA.
 PIERS APPEARS
 ID BE CERTAIN
orlv Federal Intervention Can p Prevent, Union President Says
 No Indication Further Steps Will be Taken Prevent Sarike.

Washington, June 4.-Only federal ;ntorvention can prevent general strike of operators employed by the Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies, s. J. Konenkamp, presi- dont of the Telegraphers' Union, said +onioht before leaving for Chicago. When he arrived there he planned to mail out the call for walk out as a result of the refusal of the Western Union company to submit to the juris- dietion of the National Labor Board which sought to compose differences between companies and men.
 After two days of discussing the situation with administration officials, congressman and labor leaders, MT. Konenkamp said he doubted that even should the government decide to inter yene. action could be taken in time to prevent a walkout. He declined to estimate the number that might be
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05
SURVIVORS OF U.BOAT
 WARFARE IN ATLANTIC
 COAST REACHING PORT
Death Toll Has Been Consider ably Reduced-CarOlina Sent Out s. 0. s. Signals When At tackled Sunday.

New York, June 4.-The possibility that every person was saved on board the coastwise steamship Carolina, shelled and probably sunk by one of Germany's invading U-boats on Sun day, was indicated this afternoon with the arrival of ships at various Allan tic ports.
 At one port the American schooner Eva B. Douglass put in with about 300 of the passengers and crew. At a second port, a British steamship ar rived with Is of the passengers and one seaman. This accounts for 319 of the Carolina's total complement and passengers, $50 in all, of whim 200 were passengers.
 Based on these figures, S1 persons are unaccounted for, providing the exact number carried on the Eva B. Douglass is 300 Meanwhile, at a third Atlantic port, another steamship arrived with survivors of one or more vessels as yet unidentified. The sug- gestion was made in marine circles that these survivors might be from the Carolina.
 The City of Columbus of the Savan- nah Line arrived at an Atlantic port, bringing safely her passengers and crew, numbering IF, who had been listed as missing. Also at Atlantic ports arrived the steamship Grecian with the missing crew of the sunken schooner Jacob M. Haskell; the Gov. Cobb, a United States shipping board training ship with 200 apprentice sea- men aboard; the steamship Dorchester of the Merchants and Miners Trans portation Company and the Clyde lin- CT Huron from a southern port.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05

involved.
 Secretary Wilson, who discussed the situation with the union president, is understood to have laid the matter be- fore the cabinet at it's meeting today but there was no indication that fur ther steps were planned to prevent a strike.
 MT. Konenkamp said he had been assured by President Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, of his interest and sympathy, and of such assistance as the Federation could lend an affiliated union Mir. Gompers made no statement.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05
WAR COUNCIL Is
 CONFIDENT FOES
 WILL BE BEATEN
Allies Will Yet Be Forced to Face Critical Days, Says the Statement-Have Faith in the Sammies.

London, June 4.-The supreme war council, which has been under advise ment of the entire war situation, has expressed in an official statement made public tonight full confidence in the outcome of the war with the aid of the American forces.
 Complete confidence in Gen. Foch also is expressed and tribute is paid to President Wilson for his coopera- tion in the work of transporting and brigading American troops.
 "The supreme war council held it's sixth session under circumstances of great gravity for the alliance of free peoples" says the statement. "The German government, relieved of all pressure on the eastern front by the collapse of the Russian armies and peoples, has concentrated all it's effort in the west. It now is seeking to gain decision in Europe by series of desperate and costly assaults upon the allied armies before the United States can bring its full strength effective to bear.
 "The advantage it possesses in it's strategic position and superior rail way facilities has enabled the enemy command to gain some initial suc- cesses. It will undoubtedly renew it's attacks and the allied nations may be still erposed to. critical days. After a review of the whole posi- l tion, the supreme war council is con- vinced that the allies, bearing the trials of the forthcoming campaign with the same fortitude they have ever exhibited in defense of the right, will baffle the enemy's purpose and in due course bring him to defeat. Every thing possible is being done to sustain and support the armies in the field.
 "The arrangements for unity of command have greatly improved the position of the allied army and are working with smooth success. The supreme war council has complete confidence in General Foch. It re- gards with pride and admiration the valor of the allied troops.
 "Tkanks to the prompt and cordial cooperation of the president of the United States, the arrangements which were set on foot more than two months ago for the transportation and brigading of American troops will make it impossible for the enemy to gain victory by wearing out the allied reserve before he has exhausted his own.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05
AMERICANS STOP
 GERMAN ADVANCE
 OVER THE MARINE
Force Enemy to Return to the North Side of River After Crossing American Soldiers Join With French.

With the American Army in Pic ardy, June 4.-American troops, CO., operating with the French west of Chateau-Thierry, north of the Marne, the nearest and most critical point to Paris reached by the enemy, have brilliantly checked the onrushing Ger mans, beating off repeated attacks and inflicting severe losses, thus add ing to the glory of American history
 The troops began to arrive on the battle front on Saturday and partici- pated in the fight almost immediately. They not only repulsed the Germans at every point at which they were en- gagged but took prisoners without hav- ing any prisoners in turn taken by the Germans.
 Scarcely had the Americans alight- ed from their motor lorries when they were ordered into Chateau Thierry with a battalion of French colonial troops. The Americans immediately organized their defenses and by rapid action and excellent shooting caused the approaching enemy to hesitate.
 In order to mask their movements the Germans used smoke grenades and at the same time operated a severe bombardment on the town. he enemy started across the bridge and when in the center of the structure a terrific explosion behind them herald ed the destruction of the central arch Dozens were hurled into the water while the few that reached the south side were captured.
 The Americans who held the south end of the bridge and banks of the river covered the whole operation and protected French troops while cross ing before the explosion. The French officers fighting with them declare that the Americans display wonderful qualities of coolness and courage in the most difficult situation and in the course of the trying struggle in the streets, and afterward with machine guns they prevented all attempts of the enemy to repair the bridge.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05

The coming to harbor of all these vessels left unaccounted for, in addi- tion to the Carolina's missing, only the crew, exact number unknown here, of the schooner Samuel w. Hathaway of Boston.
 While the country has been startled by the appearance of the enemy raider on this side of the Atlantic, the fact stood out today that, although it has been in American waters 10 days, it's success from military point of view has been negligible. No transport or ship bound with war supplies for Europe has been sunk.
 The total American tonnage known to have been destroyed amounts to something over 10000 tons gross, all coastwise ships, seven of them sailing vessels.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05

Paris, June "A very appreciable slackening of the German effort is noted in the announcement of the French war office tonight. French positions at certain points have been interrupted and a German attack which at first made some progress, was later repulsed.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05
ROBINSON WON BY 10000

Little Rock, June 4-Offical returns from practically every county in the state show that Gov. Brough defeated Judge L. c. Smith by vote of ? to l. The complete count shows that Gov. Brough received 102,0S2 and Smith 50,525.
 Senator Joe T. Robinson defeated Stephen Brundidge for the United States Senate by approximately 10000 votes, while Jim c. Ferguson defeated John H. Page for commissioner of agriculture by 19,000 votes, and Joe Ferguson defeated Ernest Tipton for state treasurer by approximately $500.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05

FOR SALE-One Ford touring car in splendid condition. Dr. A. A..
 Reeder, Prescott. 20m1
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05


 "The condition of the cotton plant on May 25, namely, S2.3 per cent of normal, was higher than any of the past 10 years on May 25, except in 1911, when the crop was record one, consequently the crop is starting well, whereas a year ago the condition of the crop was the lowest of the 10-year period, and the final outturn of the crop was poor.
 In general the crop is somewhat late but the stand is good; the amount of fertilizer used is greater than for sev- eral years and the quality of seed used is tending toward improvement"
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05

All kinds safety razors and blades at Guthrie's.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05

Read this weeks Saturday Evening
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-05
CONDITION OF COTTON CROP ON MAY %; 82.3
Crop is More Promising Than Any in Last 10 Years, Except ing in 1911-COnditiOn for Ar kansas is .S5.

Washington, June 1.-The cotton crop was in better condition on May 25 than on that date in any of the last 10 years, excepting in 1911, the year of record production, the Depart ment of Agriculture announced today in it's first cotton report of the season. No official announcement will be made on area planted until July, but un- official estimates have indicated a large increase over last year. From these conditions officials feel this years crop will be close to record pro- portions.
 The condition of the cotton crop on May 25 was 82.3 per cent of a normal. compared with 69.5 on that date last year; 77.5 in 1916; 800 in 1915, and 79.0 the 10-year average.
 Revised estimates announced today show the area planted and in cultiva- tion at the end of June last year was 34 1925 ,000 acres, while the area picked was 33,S41 ,OOO acres. The average yield per acre was 1897 pounds of lint.
 An estimate of the acreage planted this year will be announced in July: The condition by States follows:
 Nlrglnla ............ .o5
 North Carolina. .S4
 South Carolina. 80
 Georgia ............7S
 Florida .............. AlaDama .IS
 Mississippi .S6 Louisiana ................ 50 leXaS .............. .SZ ArkanSaS .S5
 Missouri ..79 Oklahoma .86
 California .91 New Mexico. 80