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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21

RATS they sang "The StarSpangled
Banner" and my Country IT'S Of
Thee" cheered for the captain, the
executive officer and the ship, and
cheered when the y. S. ensign was
hoisted on the sail boat.
1.-TWO dingies with six officers
and q men, pulled to shore, and
arrived safely at 1:20 p. IN. The
steamer Maldin came into sight and
picked up $40 officers and men. The
steamer Bosson reached the scene
20 minutes later and picked up 7OS
officers and men. The steamship
I. p. Jones came up and took
aboard 78 men. These thrc, steam
ers searched the entire vicinity for
survivors until 3 p. III. A fourth
steamer came up later, but so far
as known di dnot pick up any sur
yivors.
Survivors to New York.
"The three steamers took the sur
vivors to New York, where they
were taken on board u. s. ship,
on which every provision had been
made for their reception. They
were given food and clothing.
America nRed Gross representatives
were on hand when the men ar
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21

called, consists of partly decayed
plant remains that contain enough
carbon to ignite and burn freely
when dry. In texture it ranges from
fibrous, imperfectly decayed kind,
through progressive degrees of de-
composition to thoroughly disin-
tegrated type, and varios corre-
spondingly in color from slight yell
low to Jet black Peat in an un-
drained bog contains about 90 per
cent water, which must be reduced
to 30 per cent before it can be used
for fuel. In this connection Mr.. Os-
bon pointed out that artificial drying
requires so much heat that so far
as the United States geological sur
vey is aware, it has not proved COM
mecially feasible
How to Test Fuel Value.
The value of a given deposit Of
peat as source of fuel is dependent
on many factors most important of
which are degree of decomposition,
heating value and ash content.
Coarse textured fibrous peat makes
fuel that is inferior to the back COM
pact, thoroughly decomposed kind,
unless that kind contains a very
large proportion of ash. The maxi
mum quantity of ash that is usual
ly considered allowable in peat fog
commercial use has been placed be-
tween 20 and Is per cent, but if
the content of ash exceeds 20 per
cent of the total weight OF the dry
peat it is scarcely worth the labor
OF production, even for home use.
The heating value and ash content
of peat fuel intended for domestic
consumption may be determined by
a simple practical test.
"A typical sample should be ta-
ken from the bog thoroughly macer-
ated dried and weighed. IT, when
burned in an ordinary heating stove,
the heat generated is almost equal
to that produced by luminous coal,
and after complete combustion the
weight of the ash does not exceed
20 per cent of the eight of the dry
peat before burning its usefulness
as domestic fue is established"
The season for drying peat begins
about April or as soon as frost is
out of the ground, and ends in Sep
tember, except in the South, where
it is somewhat longer. The hand
cut process of preparing peat, which
is widely used in Ireland, seems the
geological survey man said, was
most practical for the owners of
small deposits in the United States.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21
"German Curse In Russia Is
Historic Film at the Palace
WILL PORTRAY MANY TRAGIC AND STARTLING SCENES
RAILWAY THAT FEEDS THE HUN ARMIES IN
MILITARY DOMINATION OF THE
HATED HUNS.

"The German Curse in Russia" a
thrilling and interesting picture
presentation of conditions in that
unfortunate country, will be given at
the Palace today and Monday. This
picture particularly deals with the
incidents leading up to and during
the negotiations at Brest-LitovSk,
the signing OF the so-called treaty
and what has been the outcome. The
presentation OF this picture is in
line with the policy OF this house in
presenting the very best feature pic
turc OF the war that can be obtained
every week.
And no land md no people are
more under the eye OF the world to-
day than is Russia and her revolu-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21

tion-torn populace, now dominated
by the brutal Hun military machine.
The German curse in Russia" is a
film which will portray in a start
lingly realistic way some of the
tragedies and woes of the Russians
under domination of the Hun oil
igarchy, and will bring to the reali-
zaton of Ardmore audiences some
of the terrors to which the rulers of
Germany had planned to give to
every nation on earth, even includ-
ing our own America.
The Palace Theatre will present
this picture to large audiences, and
it will prove o absorbing and tragic
interest oevery observer, no mat
ter OF what age.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21


minutes in turning over liter she
reached 35 degrees heel.
AT the submarine defense call,
ne men went quietly to their sta
9ns and manned the guns. They
)od by the port guns until they
re awash, and by the starboard
ms until the list of the ship point
them up into the air.
Boats Are Lowered.
"When it seemed obvious that
the vessel would capsize, the order
was given to abandon ship, except
the port side gun crew, which were
TO remain at their station as long
as the guns would bear. Boats
were ordered lowered, and two sail
boats. one dinghy, one wherry, and
two punts were launched. The life
RATS were launched and the lumber
pile on deck was loosed and set
adriit.
Perfect order was preserved, the
men cheering, and when on the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21
TO PRESENT
MILITARY APPEARANCE
TOMORROW NIGHT

Ardmore will present a notable
appearance of military activity to-
morrow night, when three units OF
the Full Man Power of Ardmore
vii be out for drill + Company, Sec
ond Regiment, National Guard OF
Oklahoma. will assemble at Conven-
ton Hall at 1880 o'clock for reg
ular company drill. The newly or
ganized machine gun company will
also meet at Convention Hall at ! 80
o'clock for its initial drill, and Ard
more Unit No. |, Odl Guard of Ok
lahoma, will assemble at the court
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21
THE PRESS REFLECTS SENTIMENT.

Editorial from Da.i, nuray present
1na % Aendr third 1t is believed Robertson will do what he did
From staff Correspondent of Daily okhOnan
they governor -Four years ago Judge
- Woods county and you will not go far in test Of
larger vote than he received in 1914 This
behalf Democratic newspapers va
no I - o & rs Iyi % SaeI lin in behalf Of the other candidate
such tactics as have been adopted to ure Jre bo h , @
has Tse the attention Of this paper to the necessity Of elect
ING competent able ana honorable man to the important office of
cratic onon for Governor has resulted the presentation of several
has
anler ,yioa t,r. ,r. ,n5 - - i ~
for state treasurer WA, yarabjy Mentions, t ,t ] h w ] a
have nothing Alexander
State Board Of Affairs He Although
entirely ignored by the
der SUPPORTED c in his two for the sovernOrsh Evidently
Robertson May BE
front page prominence ''denees that the personal campaign of W
found examination Of
campaign especially
the head Of the ticket As publicity Judge
Byron Hawkins Of the raus Vale, Free Lance his
way The Eaena'oT race has narrowed down to Robert
on the hoo and north disease au
arng is
The pres Of the state is divided in opinion as to the standing between
e11nasr and Murray in the contest some u4nome writers putting
Robertson
% which have been Indifferent about the
fight record for Judge Robertson The exchanges which
to this scanned in impartial and
Saturday night s d williams in fe" we'll chosen remarks introduced the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21

tions at the close of business last
night was as follows; :, ,., s.,
Resources Total gold held py
hanks $1,000, ,5o5OOO. Total gold
reserves, $l,975,44S0Oo. Total re- re-
serves, S2O3l,O95,OOO. Total bills
On hand 81 400 ,27S,O00. Total earn
mo assets, 81 ,465 ,9930QQ. Total re-
sources, $+,l66, $4,000.
Liabilities: Total gross depositS
81 225 26S 900. Total liabilities, 81
l66.l22,0O0.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21
FEDERAL RESERVE IN
WEEKLY STATEMENT

Washington, July 20.-Gold re-
serves of the twelve Federal Re
serve banks increased Sl5,00O,0OO;
bills discounted S44, 100000, and
members reserves $40 100000 dur
ing the last week, according to the
Federal Reserve boards financial
report tonight. The banks condi-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21

rived and distributed l,200 blankets,
comfort kits, sweaters, Sox, pa
jamas and watch caps. Army en-
barkation officers assisted in every
way in transferring the men from
the steamers"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21
ROBERTSON HEARS FROM THE PEOPLE.

past developed the Democratic
Gubernatorial The becoming interested
aroudenthused and determined Organization lines
the several candidates Governor and candi
dates themselves have created situation that enables the
intelligence accuracy
primary election August 9th.
These features have been brought
voters within the week Judge B. A. Robertson has
ngy held his leadership despite submarines by
his opponents Judge Robertson speaking daily large
enthusiastic audiences in Poawaom Hughes McClain
Gavn Marshall Johnston Murray Seminole Carter Stephens
Washa and Harmon lie penetrating the
farming section travelling by automobile He has meeting the
face face defending himself misrepresentation and as
au OF his lie has found general patriotic resentment
OF the introduction OF the Submarine methods being
him. In country response to the gnid
patriotic clean of his candidacy people who think
for themselves not being deluded.
DEVELOPMENTS OF THE WEEK
Another development OF the week unm4ng the
Murray. opponent while seeking to convey the i'm
preston that he above personalities politics has re-
verted back his old methods of is 4 against
his Alexander
RObtsOns The en-
desperation Of
Democratic
a
Robertson
Of the newspapers
favor of cleanliness politics
naton Of Judg
resent
is
splendid
hurled o
a
been repudiated.
Intelligent beginning to think
As election question ON homet the
who appreciates responsibility in govern
The man ssoop in the miret to a vote;
advantase;
places reputation home who ap
peal.
is ssueha = person fa to be Cover of Oklahoma
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21

house at 8 o'clock for drill land a
business session.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-21

Political JudaSeS Condemned
OKLAHOMA CITY TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL EXPOSES POIT
ICAL SCHISTERS WHO LAD ENDEAVORED TO MS-EAD LABOR
| AND THE
The Central Trades and Labor Council its regular weekly meeting
Thursday night July 18TH expressed and bitter denial OF the state
of the Oklahoma
nion attacking the candidacy Judge A. Robertson for Governor
| The following resolution adopted:
WHEREAS there ground through
candidacy
A.
WHEREAS such brought about by the hired hngs
those the
| resolution a single Oklahoma City, and
WHEREAS such action could only have official significance when
Of assembled
utve board of the Federation and
WHEREAS wide publicity printed
publication uend Judge Robertson the
headed Labor Robertson
when reality they knew that the action uno and
the Oklahoma Trades Council
Building Trades affiliated
action be taken where all labor concerned only by the central
had
fully considered by the representatives of labor
would the Central Body action therefore be
RESOLVED the said henchmen
Central Body
in the Labor movement.
Oklahoma City Labor Council 30
organizations in Oklahoma City, on July S 1918
Statewide Robertson for Governor Club
C. W. BOARD, Chairman GEO. F. CLARK, Secy
Look Out for the U-Boat i'm Oklahoma Politics
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
HanSOD.t haDmGu.

A wedding Of much interest and
one that comes as happy surprise
10 many friends is that of Miss
Marguerite Chapman of this city
and Private Nels Arthur Hanson
CT Moline. now stationed at Camp
Shelby, Miss, which took place at
Hattiesburg, Miss. The following
account OF the wedding is taken
from the Hattiesburg American:
One of the most interesting of
the midsummer weddings was
that of Miss Marguerite Chapman
of Rock Island, daughter of Mrs.
Margaret Chapman of Cambridge,
Ill, and Nels Arthur Hanson. for
merly of Moline, Ill, and now with
Company c, One Hundred Fifty
first infantry of Camp Shelby.
The ring ceremony was read By
DR.. John Christian, pastor of the
First Baptist church, at o'clock
Sunday afternoon, in the parlor eff
the Mississippi Woman's college
and was witnessed by few friends
of the young couple Before the
ceremony, Miss Bernice Batson
sang Cadman's cat Dawning," &C
cOmpanied by Miss Annette Bed
ford, who also played as a process
sional the Lohengrin wedding
march. MacdoweIIs ITO a Wild
Rose" was given by Miss Batson
during the ceremony, and Mendel-
ssohn's Wedding March" as a re-
cessional. The bride was exquis-
itely gowned IN white crepe met
cor and carried Killarney roses.
She is the youngest daughter OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
FEDERAL STACKER
TURNED OVER FOR
EVADING SERVICE

Believed to have attempted to
evade military service, and in addi-
ton alleged to have made seditious
utterances, l. T. Rumpf, regis
trant of a ST. Louis draft board.
was this morning turned over to
the army authorities at Rock Island
arsenal.
Rumpf has been employed at the
arsenal, it is said. He is alleged
to have made remarks of an unpa-
triotic character, and his case was
brought TO the attention of John H.
Coburn, deputy United States mar
shall Coburn communicated with
ST. Louis but failed to receive a re-
ply Later information defining
Rumpf's status was supplied by the
Rock Island draft board, and he
was ordered taken to the nearest
army post.
Auto whirling flags. Beardsley's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21

A reception was rendered Rev.
and Mrs Walter Tilberg of Trinity
Lutheran church, Moline, who have
just returned from Texas where
Rev. Mr.. TiIberg has been en-
gagged in Lutheran war camp work
and where the couple was recently
married. The early evening was
devoted to a program in the church
followed by a social on the lawn.
C. c Herman and Rev. c. J. Solder
gren, who has been filing the pull
pit during Rev. Tilberg's absence,
gave short addresses. The Trinity
mixed quartet favored with a few
selections and, Miss Althea Brown
with solo numbers. The pastor was
presented with a purse of money
and his bride with a bouquet of
roses and a fine cake, little Miss
Johnson making the presentation.
The hundred and fifty members
present were delighted with this
opportunity to welcome Rev. Mr..
Tilberg and his bride. The lawn
had been decorated with electric
lights and Japanese lanterns and
here refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
Kate Hill Mission Society

The Kate Hill Mission society of
the United Presbyterian church
met last night with Miss Mildred
Warnock, ABB Second street, for the
regular business session. The
members decided to see how many
dimes they could save in the next
two weeks and then at the next
meeting to tell how they had done
it. There was a miscellaneous
program given under the direction
OF Miss Gertrude Harms. The
members enjoyed a social time as
they busted themselves with their
knitting until a late hour when re-
freshments were served by the
hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
Mrs. Dahlen Made
Chairman W. G.. T. u.

Mrs. Andrew Dahlen was chosen
president of the central branch of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
union yesterday at the annual
meeting held at the Young Won
ems Christian association building,
Mrs. Dahlen succeeds Mrs. b. L,
Robb. who refused TO serve longer.
Other officers were reelected as fol-
lows:
Secretary-Mrs. A F. Young.
Corresponding Secretary - Miss
Ella Taylor
Treasurer J. T. Taylor.
The vice presidents and superin-
tendents Of departments Will be APP
pointed by the board at a later
meeting.
a short program vas carried out
and consisted of a piano solo, The
Second Mazurka" Miss Martina
Taylor; recitation, "A Joy-Ride on
the Water Wagon" Mrs. Henry
Arndt; recitation, Christ and the
Cobbler." Mrs S NJ Wilson.
Reports of the years work &C
cording to departments were read
and were very satisfactory in eT-
cry respect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The Argus Files of 500

row for Washington, d. C., where
he will occupy the pulpit of the
Presbyterian church of the Assem-
bly, for four Sundays during the abb
sence OF the pastor. Mrs. Marquis
and children will visit at MinOnk
in Mr.. Marquis absence.
A much needed improvement is
being made at the court house. The
long diagonal walk is being re-
placed by new one that will give
the place a more respectable ap-
pearance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
SOCIAL EVENTS

ton in dancing given by Miss Mar
ian Reeser Clark at the Rock Is
land club under the direction Of
the Patriotic league of the city. At
the first session two weeks ago but
IS girls were present. the following
week 45 attending and last evening
the number jumped to over a hun
dred. Mrs. r. \. Carrier has vol
unteered to furnish the music for
the dancing and is faithfully carry
ing out her promise.
The military drill conducted I'M
der the leagues auspices will be
held Thursday evening at the Eigh-
teenth avenue entrance to Long
View park
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21

into the Philathea class. Arrange
ments were made for that class to
take charge of the Sunday school
session of Sept. s. A committee,
composed of the Misses Eva ST.
monds and Helen Buckner, was APP
pointed to see that posters of the
class are put in public places. At
the session of the Baraca class il
was decided TO take the members
of the junior Baraca class into the
senior class so that a new junior
class may be formed. Following
the business meetings the two
classes came together again and
formed themselves into two teams
and then played games that had
been arranged by the members of
the Baraca class. Miss Hazel
Painter will have charge of the
opening session at the next meet
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
Hostess at Lawn Party.

The s. f. girls entertained a
number of their boy friends at 4
charming lawn party last evening
at the home of their president,
Miss Ellen O'ConneIl, 4502 Seventh
avenue The large verarda and
lawn had been beautifully trimmed
with japanese lanterns carrying
out the colors of the club. gold
and violet During the evening
games were played and ukelele
music was enjoyed after which the
time was devoted to dancing on the
veranGa At a late hour a deliC-
ious luncheon was served by the
hostess. Those in the party were
Misses Naoma Johnson, Edith Low
den, Agatha Petersen, Alice Jour
ney. Henrietta Dittman, Lucille
Hartman. Dorothy kaupke. Marv
Ellen O'COnnelI, Harry Lyford. Ar
mold Wurbs, Elmer Lundberg, Les
ter Turner, Howard Ivans, Richard
Dopp, Waldron Dolly, and Keith,
Nelson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21

Mrs. Margaret Chapman Of Cam
bridge. and has been the charm
ing guest OF Mrs, f. l.. BEDFORD VI
the women's college for the past
week. during which time she has
won for herself a large circle Of
friends
Mrs Hanson has been in this
city for the past four years, hav-
ing graduated from Augustana and
for the past year been employed as
secretary of the Campbell &
Wochner company. During that
time she has made a large circle o.
friends. Mr. Hanson before his en-
trance into the service was en-
pIoyed as a bookeeper for the
Peoples Power company of East
Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
Dinner for Miss Van Hoe.

Miss Martha Van Hoe. a bride OF
next week. was guest of honor at a
dinner party given last evening at
Watch Tower inn by the Misses
Mary Rettig and Mary Farrell TO
members Of the Sorosis Sexto
club.
The brides colors. pink and
white, were carried out in the table
decorations, the centerpiece being
q beautiful basket of white daisies
tied with pink tulle, which was
given Miss Van Hoe as a guest
favor. After dinner a pleasant in
formal evening ensued.
A beautiful gift of cut glass was
presented to Miss Van Hoe from
the girls of the club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
Baraca-PbiIatbea Meeting.

Last evening the Baraca and
Philathea classes of the First Bap-
fist church met in joint session.
Rev J. c. Granger led a short de-
votional exercise, after which it
was decided to take complete charge
of the services of the evening of
Oct 6. After this the classes sep
arated for their business sessions
Three new members were taken
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
Mrs. Rodeen Three G Hostess.

Mrs Emma Bodeen was the hos
tess yesterday to members of the
Three G club, entertaining in her
home. 1920 Eighth avenue. The
women occupied themselves with
knitting and were entertained with
victrola music. A delightful lunch
was served on the inviting veranda
which was frightened with garden
flowers and flags. The next ses-
sion, Sept II. VIII be held in the
home OF Mrs Earl Cameron, 442O
Eighth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
Graduate Nurses Meet.

The graduate nurses Of The nth
district met last evening in the
Kings Daughters rooms in Moline.
There was a short business meet
ing. after which a program was
given consisting of a violin solo
by Miss Leona Haywood, piano
duet by Miss Esther Fryxell. and
Miss Carlson, and a piano solo by
Miss Fryxell. A number of Red
Cross nurses from Chicago and
GaIesburg, who are assisting in the
typhoid epidemic, were guests at
the meeting Later in the evening
refreshments were served and a
social time was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
Harriet Henderson Class Outing.

Thirty members Of the Harriett
Henderson Memorial class. of the
First Methodist church gathered
last night in the band stand at
Long View park for their regular
monthly meeting. They had short
business session, at which a very
interesting letter from Mr. and
Mrs. L. L. Harms of Los Angeles,
Cal, formerly of Rock Island, was
read. After the business meeting,
refreshments were served by Com
pany A and an informal social time
was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
Social Announcements.

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the
Eagles Red Cross unit will hold an
all-day session Friday at the
Eagles home Members are asked
to make a special effort to attend
and assist in the sewing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-21
O. Circle With Mrs. Mace,

Members OF the 0. +. s. Social
circle will hold their August coffee
tomorrow afternoon at the summer
home of Mrs L. R. Mace on Rock
river. east Of the Watch tower. AS
sisting Mrs. Mace will be Mesdames
Walter Ober, c G. Taylor and c.
II. Langmann Members attending
are asked to take the , o'clock
Watch Tower car at the corner of
Seventeenth street and Second ave
nue. Special features have been
arranged for the afternoon and
there will be refreshments.