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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
Ford Building Mammoth
Shipyard for Construction
of Hun Submarine Killers

cmonies. No efforts are being made
to Civ tn boats any touch OF arti-
fetal bauty. the sole effort being to
turn out with as great speed as pos
sible an efficient weapon against
German ruthlessness on the seas.
Government secrecy shroudS the
major details OF construction.
"lf these boats will hasten the
end of the frightful carnage and
bring a lasting peace, there will be
no occasion to worry over the cost,
said Henry Ford in discussing the
project. This is your war and my
war, and although we did not make
it, we must see it through to a sue
ceSSful conclusion
Sixty days ago the land on which
the plant is being erected was
desolate marsh, vast acreage of
mud through which wandered aim
lessly 4 sluggish river. Now it is
network of railroad tracks with
locomotives running between great
buildings of steel, tile and glass.
What engineers here say is one of
the largest buildings in the world
will be used to house at one time
score of the little vessels. 1t is 100
feet long, 800 feet wide. The build
ing where the boats are to be as
sembled is fully half mile from the
Rouge River, The launching basin
adjoins this buildings and thence
channel is being eXcavated to the
river.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
BISHOP
REFUSES OFFICE
REV. DIR. F. N. PARKER, METH
ODIST, NOT PERSUADED HE
WAS CALLED BY MESSIAH.

Atlanta, Ga, May lo.-Declaring
he was not persuaded he was called
by the will of the Lord Jesus Christ
to the Office" Bishop-elect Frank
n. Parker today declined the cleo
ton to one of the highest offices in
the Southern Methodist church.
Doctor Parker told the general con-
ference. now sitting here, that after
a hours OF prayer he had reached
the conclusion that he should not
accept the election.
DR.. John O. Wilson of South
Carolina, moved the acceptance of
Doctor Parker's action, but was
ruled out of order because of an
other motion before the conference.
By Narrow Vote.
Announcement was made that the
Rev. II. A. Boaz of the central Texas
conference was elected secretary of
church extension by a majority Of
two votes. lie succeeds Bishop
elect w. X. McMurry.
The report of the special commit
tee on conference recommended the
correlation of the efforts of the
church to collect the amounts rec
commended by the centenary move
mcnt for missions, Strengthening OF
schools and colleges, equipment and
endowment of two universities, (At-
lanta and Dalas), and a pension
fund for superannuated preachers.
1t was stated that the committee
found no inherent conflict in inter-
est between these respective calls.
Sunday School Figures.
A report of the Sunday school
board showed the total enrolment
of Sunday school scholars to be
1901 ,97l and the total gain during
the quadrennium to be 272,2Sl. The
sum of $SS4303 was realized by the
Sunday schools for missions.
The conference placed itself on
record as being opposed to the pro-
posed changes in the existing mem-
bership test of the Young Woman's
Christian association by the substi-
tuition OF the personal declaration;
1T is my purpose to live as a true
follower of the Lord Jesus Christ,
in place Of the present requirement
of membership.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
JURY SELECTED TO
TRY MISS LUSK
SLAYER OF MRS. ROBERTS
MUST FACE TWELVE
MARRIED MEN.

Waukesha, Wis, May l6.-The
twelve men composing the jury
which will decide the fate of Miss
Grave Lusk on the charge of slay-
ing Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts
were finally selected at 9:20 this
morning. Every man on the jury is
married and eight of them are farm
ers.
Immediately after its selection
the jury, Miss Lusk. Judge Martin
Lueck. and the attorneys in the case
visited the scene of the tragedy
the little home of Miss Blanca Mills.
1t was the first time Miss Lusk
had recrossed the Threshold of the
house since the shooting June Fl
last.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
SOUTH BAPT|STS
D|SAvOW UNION
GAMBRELL DENIES EFFORT
MADE TO FUSE WITH
NORTH BRANCH.

Hot Springs, Ark. May 10
President J. D. Gambrell of the
Southern Baptist convention today
emphatically denied press reports
that qualified representative of the
Southern Baptist Association would
confer with the Northern Baptist
convention on the question of unity
of the two Baptist bodies.
Other leaders of the Southern
Baptist convention, including DR.. |.
]. Annes, secretary of the Sunday
School board DR.. 9. l.. HALEY.
Dallas, Texas, and Dr. Hight c.
Moore, recording secretary OF the
convention, were firm in their de-
nunciation of any reports of pros
pcctive union with the Northern
Baptists. Doctor Vanness declared
that the doctrinal views which have
been expressed by DR.. w. f. Cole
man OF the Northern church are
not accepted in good grace by many
of the Southern Baptist leaders. He
referred particularly, he said, to cX-
pressions which he attributed to DR..
Colcmand concerning union of
other denomination with the Bap-
fists.
Dr.. S. w. Hendricks of Hot
Springs declared that union of the
Northern BaptiSts wouldn't be con-
sidcred, because of geographical
conditions if for no other cause. He
thought it probable that the report
of fushion attempt was given some
foundation because of the fact that
the Northern Baptists are cooper
ating in the Baptists work among
soldiers.
The question of fusion, it was said,
had been definitely and permanently
settled by the Southern Baptist
convention two years ago.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
Message from Battle Front
At Convention Hall 7onight

Col. George Griffith, direct from
the battle front in France, will adj
dress a mass meeting in Convention
Hall at s o'clock tonight.
Colonel Griffith went to France
to aid in the establishment of hos
pitals for the Loyal Order of Moose,
and returned to this country only a
week ago. having been on the battle
front within FIVE weeks.
DIR. II. E. Van Horn, pastor of the
First Christian church OF Oklahoma
City, will speak on "Fraternalism," "
and what it means in this war.
Colonel Griffith and Doctor Van
Horn will reach the city at 5:H
O'Clock this afternoon. At Z o'clock
a parade, headed by the Chamber
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16

of Commerce band, the Ardmore
platoon of the Carter county Home
Guard, mounted police and trucks
carrying mounted specimens OF
moose, deer, caribou and other wild
game, will form on East Main street
in front of the Wilson Transfer
company's building, and escort the
speakers TO Convention Hall.
J. ID. Clayton of Miami, district
deputy of the Loyal Order of Moose,
is arranging all details of the meet
ing.
The office force of the War Saw
ings Bank will be moved TO Con-
vention Hall tonight, as it will be
required that at least one 25c Thrift;
stamp shall be purchased by each
person who attends
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
WILSON RENEWS
WAR ON DRAGNET
INVESTIGATION" N"
A MEND ED CHAMBERLAIN
SENATE RESOLUTION
STILL IS RESENTED.
SUBSTITUTED IS PROBABLE
1--WE Are Going to Do All Possible
to Defeat the Resolution, Even as
Revised" Senator Thompson Says
in Interview.

Washington, May l6.-President
Wilson today renewed his fight
against adoption by the senate OF
Senator Chamberlain resolution
for war inquiry by the senate mil
itary committee. lie advised Sen
ator Thompson OF Kansas that the
resolution as amended yesterday By
the senate expenditures committee
still is Objectionable.
Considering all the circumstances,
President Wilson told Senator
Thompson, chairman OF the expend-
itures committee, the Chamberlain
resolution, even as modified would
in effect authorize a "dragnet' in
vestigation by the military commit
tee.
The president informed Senator
Martin OF Virginia, Democratic lead
er, yesterday that the Chamberlain
esolution constituted a vote OF lack
OF confidence III the administration,
and the expenditures committee
amended it to eliminate all refer
ence to an investigation o. the con-
duct of the war
Senator Thompson Backs Wilson.
I'VE are going to do all we can
to defeat the resolution, even as re-
vised," said Senator Thompson al
ter conference at the White
House. The president authorized
me to say that he is just as much
opposed to the amended resolution
as he was to the original
Senator Thompson said he might
offer substitute proposing to limit
the military committees inquiry to
the aircraft situation alone. The
president, he said, feels that the re-
vised resolution is too broadly
drawn and still is subject to the con-
struction that would authorize the
general inquiry by the military com
mittee into the conduct OF the war.
Change Original Resolution.
The original Chamberlain resolu-
ton authorized an inquiry into air
craft ordnance and quartermaster
affairs and into conduct OF the war
by or through the war department.
This phrase was deleted and an eX-
press provision was added prohibit
ing the military committee from in
terfering with the presidents dircc-
tion of the war.
Senator Chamberlain declined to
comment on the presidents opposi-
ton to the amended resolution, but
again indicated that should the SEN
ate defeat the resolution he was for
dropping the Investigations.
1t is understood to be Senator
Chamberlain view that the mill
tary committee is subordinate to the
senate and that defeat Of the resolu-
ton denying the committee the in
quisitorial authority it seeks should
be regarded as a disapproval upon
the inquiries.
Postponement of senate consid-
Grafton OF the resolution until to-
morrow is desired by Senator Cham
berlain. He called meeting of the
military committee for tomorrow, TO
meet prior to the senate's session.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
WEATHER FORECAST

For Ardmore and vicinity:
Tonight and Friday partly
cloudy; cooler Friday.
Oklahoma Tonight and Fri
day partly cloudy to cloudy;
cooler in extreme northwest
portion tonight; cooler Friday.
East Texas: Tonight and Fri
day generally cloudy; cooler in
northwest portion Friday.
West Texas: Tonight partly
cloudy, cooler in the Panhandle,
Friday generally fair, cooler in
north and west portions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
BRITISH LABOR WILL
TRUST WILSON FOR
DEMOCRATIC PEACE

London, May l6.-British labor
viii trust President Wilson to Sc
cure democratic peace and will aid
American labor in backing him up.
declared Arthur Henderson, leader
of the labor party, at meeting OF
the Manchester Stafford trade coun-
Gil last night.
The members OF the American la
Dor delegation accompanied Mr..
Henderson to the meeting.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
UKRAINE'S POPULACE
CONTINUES VIOLENT
ANTI-HUN AGITATION

London, May l6.-Anti- German
agitation in the Ukraine continues
unchecked, says a Vienna dispatch
received by the Exchange Telegraph
company. Ukrainian newspapers at
tack Germany bitterl yand accuse
her of using the Russian warships
at Sebastopol for the purpose OF
seizing coal and Ukrainian mer-
chantmen.
1t is reported that the Germans
have mined the strait of Yenkale,
closing the passage into the sea of
Azov.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
CONTEMPLATE NO CHANGE
IN FRENCH COMMAND

London, May l6.-Reports in CIR
culation that a change was immi-
nent in the higher command of the
British army in France were denied
the house of commons today by
Chancellor Bonar Law, spokesman
for the war cabinet. Replying to
question. Mr.. Bonar Law said no
change in the higher command had
taken place, nor was any in con-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
IS CONCRETE SHIPS
OR RDERE D BUILT
FOURTEEN WILL BE OIL
TANK STEAMERS AND
FOUR FOR CARGO.

Washington. May l6.-Immediate
construction of fourteen concrete
tank steamers for the fuel oil trade,
with a total capacity of lO5,OOO tons,
and of four concrete cargo vessels
with a total capacity of 1880 tons,
was decided ON today by the ship
ping board.
Washington, May l6.-At least
sos small ships with a tonnage OF
close to 100000 will be added to
the United States merchant marine
by Feb. |. 1910, it was stated today
by Charles Piez, general manager OF
the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
About forty wooden ships have
been launched and will be ready for
service within a month, Mr.. Piez
added.
The new vessels will be in addi-
ton to Is concrete ships totalling
liz, 800 tons, for which the contracts
already have been let. Eight OF the
new ships will be built on the Pacific
Coast and the others in Atlantic
Coast yards.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
GERMANY SEEKS TO
PLACATE URUGUAYANS

Montevideo, Uruguay, May 10
The German government has m
formed Uruguay. in response to the
request for a definition OF the rela-
tions between the two countries,
that it does not consider that a
state OF war exists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
800 CARTER COUNTY
MEN TO TRA|N|N {
CAMPS NEXT WEEK

More than 800 Carter county men
are called under the selec;ive service
act to report for duty between May
20 and 80. Thirty men will leave
early in the week undc, call pub
lished yesterday. Seventy men are
included in a new call received to-
day. These men will leave about
the middle of the week, Int no def
mite information has been received
in regard to their destination. The
latter part of next week Of the first
of the following week 222 will be
forwarded from here.
Following are the names of those
summoned in today's ccii and or
Continued on page o.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
But the Kaiser and His Six
Sons HaUenf Got a Scratch

Amsterdam Wednesday, May 15-Gaps torn in the ranks
of the German nobility by the emphasized in the cur
issue of the German Adesbat periodical devoted to
genealogical research 1t renumerates the killed Z1O
counts of whom belonged to the house of DONNA and
others the house of Fnck and 633
barons Of whom 13 of the house of Wangenheim.
In addition to the foregoing, the 'old nobility it Is
has lost S43 members while what is cased the later
nobility has suffered sac losses the largest being those of the
family of Won Weel, % members and Won Arnm 21.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
CHAIRMAN AMERICAN RED
CROSS ARRIVES HOME

An Atlantic Port, May l6-Henry
P. Dawson, chairman of the Ameri-
can Red Cross council, arrived here
today on an American steamship
after tour OF inspection of Red
Cross work abroad.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
ROME s SAILORS
RUN GAUNTLET
Of ENEMY GUNS
WORK PAST PATROL BOATS
AND LIGHTS OF POLA
HARBOR.
VESSEL WAS 10000 TONS
Activity of Germa nBaltic Fleet Is
Recorded and Naval Battle May
Soon Result-America Surprises
With War Preparations.

Rome May 16.-An Austrian bat
tleship was torpedoed by Italian
naval forces in Pola harbor early
Tuesday morning, it was officially
announced today
The battleship was of the Viribus
Units type (20,000-ton vesseD,
The Italian force worked its way
into the Austrian naval base by
lodging patrol boats and search
lights of the defenders.
While the naval operation was
progressing Italian seaplanes en-
gagged Austrian battle planes above
Pola. Two of the Austrians were
brought down and several Others
were compelled to descend out OF
control. The Italian machines all
returned safely.
London. May 16.-The entire
German Baltic fleet except a few
light cruisers was recalled last week
to Kiel, where important naval
forces now are being concentrated,
says a dispatch from Hamburg, re
ceived ir Geneva and transmitted by
the correspondent OF the Daily En-
press
London, May l6.-American
preparations on the western front
are amazing in their immensity and
plans are being made to care for
100000 American troops, Harry Z.
Britain, secretary of the English
branch of the Pilgrims Club, told
the Colonial Institute last night. /
the Germans do not give in, he
added, the number OF American
troops will be increased to any
amount necessary.
London, May 16.-(Via Ottawa.
An Austrian blow against Italy
may be expected at any early date,
in the opinion of well informed OBJ
servers here. The enemy project, it
is believed generally, comprises 4
great invasion with Milan and Bres-
cia as the chief objectives in a
scheme to smash the Italian army.
Since the retreat last October
the Italian strategic plan has been
recast and the main defensive posi-
tions now are held solidly, but it is
believed the Austrians intend to
strike against the remaining $50
miles of the original front west of
the Brenta. Along the mountain
wall stretching from the St. Elvio
Pass to Mont Grappa, between the
Brenta and the Piave, the enemy
has the advantage of the positions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16
BRITISH KING HOST
TO AMERICAN LABOR

London. May l6.-The Amer
lean labor delegation was re-
ceived by King George at Buck
ingham Palace today. The visit
lasted an hour.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-16

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-07
KAISER IS GUARDED
FROM HIS OWN TROOPS
Soldiers Arc Ordered Out Of Stations
rs His Private Train
Passes.
OFFICIAL NOTICES ARE BRIEF
Railroad Heads Notified Few Hours
Ahead OF Time, While Subortli-
nate, Are Advised Isut Few Min.
utcs Before Arrival

LONDON. January Glow closely
the German Emperor is guarded when
he travels through Belgium Is told a.
follows by correspondent of the Daily
Chronicle, who several times has wit
messed the kaiser's arrival.
Whenever tho passage OF the i'm
pcrial train ~ to take place tho fact
is no. known TO the chief railway Off
cial until the same day. and to his
subordinatcs not until quarter Of
an hour before the arrival. In tic sta :
ton the lines arc all kcp; free.
"All workmcn on this occasion.
whether Belgian or German. were dis
patched outside. and access 10 the sta
ton was forbidden. This applied to
all passengers as. we'll The military
guards occupying parts of the station
and the environs were ordered to lea We
their posts and pile their arms. The
only persons allowed on the platform
were the station master. his employees
appointed 10 work the signals and the
military chief. There was no guard
of honor, no manifestation whatever
This clearing OF the station takes
place at every station through which
the train passes. which il does at the
maximum regulation speed. At Brus-
sells tho dctra aiming took place opposite
the Place Rosicr. which is d military
post since the occupation.
The space in front OF the station.
which is always forbidden ground to
passengers. was occupied By several
motor cars. AS soon as tho Emperor
entered his car the small fleet ran
swiftly to the Pare Rue Royalc, where
the Kaiser stayed for several hours
During the presence OF the Kaiser
the officials always display the utmost
NERVOUSNESS. in fear OF anything taking
place, and they always breathe sigh
Of relief when their master has gone.
The fact that even tho military are
obliged 10 retire and pile their arms
seems TO suggest n dstrust OF his own
army"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-07
MANY MINES CLOSED
breakdown OF Generator Brings IInrd-
ships to Southwest Virginia
Towns.
iEy Associated Press.

ROANOKE. VA. january s.-1t has
seen announced here in u statement
ISSUED 70 the public by the local cleo
tric power company, that the burning
cut Of the Appalachian Power Com
panys generator at Switchback w.
Va, on Friday has resulted in the
closing OF eighty eight mines in the
Focahontas and New River coal fields
OF the Norfolk and Western and the
NirSinian railways. The local company
is limiting the supply OF current to
Roanoke in an effort 10 relieve the
situation brought about by the break
down of the Appalachian Power Com
panys steam plant.
The situation is said TO be rendered
moro grave ny low water in New River.
on which is located one of the plants
of the Appalachian company.
Practically every town and city in
southwest Virginia and many iii West
Virginia are affected by the break
down It Switchback. and complete re-
lief is not expected inside of thirty
days. it is stated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-07
SUGGESTS USE OF PEAT
AS SUBSTITUTE FOR COAL
senator TrnmmrU. OF i'inridu. Mric> NJ
Its \Nailnbilits IL Fuel AL
miniStrntion.

WASHINGTON Ianuary s.-Ecner
of IN" coal shortage ~ using; large
deposits OF peat. which would pro.
vide good fuel and is lnrNncn.
siv". has heen recommended to tre
Federal fuci administration by Senator
rark Trammcii. Of EloriIa As C;o,
cruor Of Florida before h came IL
Washington. senator TrammclI vas
largely Instrumental IN developing the
peat industry IN that state.
In letter TO Or. Harry \ C;arhcld
the United states fuel administrator
setting forth some reasons for using
the peat supply, Senator Trammc,l
says: $3.50
Just at tho present time. when VIC
are so forccfully Impressed with tic
dcsirabiltty. as we'll as thc necessity. 10
make available y greater fuel supply
IN tho United States, as we'll as TO
adopt. as far as possible. plans whereby
the cost bf the fuel can bc rcduccd.,f.
beg 10 invite Your attention to the
advisabiiity Of taking steps to develop
and utilize a portion OF tho unlimited
supply OF peat TO be found in different
sections Of the United Stntcs. cspccialiy-
in Florida, where large deposits exist
III the Vicinity Of naviCablc watrrways.
thus bringing them within easy reach
Of transportation.
1T is well known that peat makes a
desirable and effective fuci for use in
furnaces and boilers. or for domestic.
purposes. In addition. it IS known to-
contain far greater percentage OF
gas than contained in coal. and, it used
i'll properly designed producers. 1t can
be utilized for driving internal combus--
tion engines. thus saving gasoline or
other oil fuel 1t is my understandings
that by the utilization of the most
modern methods of treating peat it can
be produced 1t less than cost than any
other fuel now in use I trust YOU
Will find ii consistent I civ this sub
jcct earnest and careful consideration"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-07
PECULlARITIES IN FLYING
MARK EACH DIRDHAy

PITTSBURGH, January 6.--That avi-
ators have their own pecuIarities in
driving and can be identified as GER
tainly as the telegraph sender can be
recognized by the receivers. was indi-
Gated by the story told here by Lieu
tenant Il. G. Searson. of Pittsburgh
now member OF the Royal Canadian
Flying Corps.
when Major Bishop. the American
flyer. who has won so much fame nj
the French front. takes the air" said
ScarSon. 'hc can be easily identified
The machine moves with the instinct
o. bird, so graceful and devoid OF
jerks is the movement. When Can
tain Vernon Castle mounts, even if
one does not SEQ him enter the ma
chine before he rises. his presence is
betrayed by the planes peculiar dis
play of dancing in the air. as we call
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-07
JAMES T. TAYLOR DEAD
He Was One of Twenty Negroes Nhe
Sat in Constitutional Cen
yention.

CHARLoTTESV1LLE VA, January
6.-James I. Taylor. aged seveaty-cisht
years. one of the twenty negroes of tho
constitutional Convention OF '67 and SIS
died last night. After that copven.
tion II was the plan of Henry H. Wells
ma others who then had control Of
Virginia affairs to elect TAYLOR and
other negroes to the House OF Dcic-
gates. but General Schofcld INTERVIEWED
and forced post2onement Of the clcc-
ton throughout the State, which, OF
course. put an end to Taylors political
aspirations. as the conservatives got
control OF Albemarle County and elect
Ell white men. Taylor, who was a native
OF Berryvillc, leaves his wife and nine
children