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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02
CHAIN GANG FOR LIFE.

To the Editor OF The Ardmoreite:
Allow me to congratulate you on
the plain truth editorial on the front
page OF The Daily Ardmoreite un-
der date of Feb. 28.
1t is high time the citizens OF
Carter county should wake up to the
fact that life is held here at a less
price than on the battle front.
One thing that impressed me on
looking over the names of the ju-
rors was the fact that in six or seven
instances the same men had served
on the several different cases.
think that publishing the names OF
the jurors in cases like the ones
you mention will go a long way
towards bringing to an end the ac-
quittals in murder cases. What was
the matter? Why did the same
men serve on so many of the cases?
Are there no other men in Carter
county qualified to serve as jurors?
also note that a man who was
convicted OF one OF the coldest-
blooded murders on record is to be
given a new trial. Well, at the rate
we are going, Carter county should
soon be mecca for the person that
has an enemy that he is desirous
Of getting rid OF. Where murder
is generally less punishable than
turning your car in the middle OF
the block, there seems to be no
safety for anyone.
have a remedy TO suggest that
| would like to see given a test and
that is that all murder cases be TAX
en- forever out OF the hands OF the
governor and the murderer sent to
the chain gang for life, the pay he
earns to be paid to the family Of
the murdered one. This would, |
think, reduce great number of the
murders, for if man that is DOOM
ed to support the family OF the one
he would kill believe that he would
be more careful with his gun.
have still another remedy and
that is to corral all OF the gun
toters and instead OF fning them |
would suggest that they all be SEN
fenced to do 80 days at hard labor
improving the roads through the in
dustrial addition to the city.
l believe that this would effect a
cure as we'll as benefit the industries
that support Ardmore.
Hoping this meets with your ap-
proyal.
Yours truly,
f h. MCGEE
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02
PUNCH BOARDS
MUST co SAYS
RUSSELL BROWN

The punch board must go, ac-
cording to Russell Brown, county
attorney. On coming into office Mr..
Brown found that punch boards
were being operated in this county
in violation Of the law. Parties had
been allowed to operate them with
tacit understanding that they
would not be disturbed and Mr..
Brown said last night that under
this state OF affairs he did not want
to work a hardship on men who
had invested their money with the
understanding that they could run
these games, but he said he wanted
to give notice that not a single
punch board will be allowed in Car
ter county after March y.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02
SHARP SAYS NEW
HOTEL WILL Be
READY BY JUNE

H. A. Ledbetter returned yes
terday evening from Muskogee and
brought with him the good news
that the suit pending in the feder-
al court, for the eastern district of
Oklahoma, against the new hotel
company, had been dismissed and
the receiver discharged, all the in
debtedness against the property
having been settled in full.
Mr.. Ledbetter added that work
really began yesterday, looking to
the early completion of the build
ing, Men were being lined up and
material gotten into hand and he
said Mr.. Sharp would be here
Wednesday when work will be
started in full swing. He said Mr..
Sharp had informed him that it
was a certainty that the work will
be so pushed along that the build
ing will be fully completed and
ready for occupancy by June /.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02
ARDMOREITE FOR
FEBRUARY SIXTY
PER CENT NEWS

Under the present law which
calls for the separation Of news
matter from advertising COL
umns in newspapers entered as
second class matter The Ard
moreite makes a daily report
to the postoffice. The Febru-
airy report covering "a days
shows that during the month
The Ardmoreite printed a.
OBS inches of news matter and
but 1915 inches of advertis-
ing.
Generally the reverse is true
of newspapers, but The Ard
moreite's first thought is of
its readers all the time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02

rious shortage OF iood. Rear Ad-
miral Dunn not only succeeded in
obtaining some shipments of wheat
from the United States but also
distributed TO the islanders all the
available medicine from the Ameri-
can ships, sending the naval sur
geons to visit the sick and the
hospitals, and furnishing gasoline
for the Red Cross ambulances. The
Stars and Stripes is the most popu-
lar foreign flag in the Azores is
lands.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02
SECOND REGULARS LEAD
ALL UNITS IN NUMBER
OF D. S. CROSSES WON

Washington, March l.-Of the to-
tai OF 5,9lS distinguished service
crosses awarded for gallantry in ac-
ton to American soldiers, General
March announced today, 664 or
more than double the number given
to any other division, went to the
Second regulars. The First division
of regulars came next with 800
crosses awarded to its members
The Third regulars, with 255, was
third.
The 10Th New England National
Guard), the fourth in the list, with
229 awards, led all national guard
and national army divisions. The
And (Rainbow) came next with
205 and then the 30th with IL. The
9th division (New York national
guard now on the high seas, re-
turning home, received l3o. The
18th (also a New York diyision) re-
ceived 40.
The 36th (Oklahoma and Texas)
received "A crosses, and the Doth,
also made up largely OF Oklaho-
mans and Texans, was awarded s..
In the various branches of the
army, the infantry, General March
said, naturally led with 2,942 deco
rations out OF the total. The air
service was second with 25l awards,
medical cot9S third with 25S; artil-
lery 1888; engineers.l49; signal corps
50; tank corps 80, and the remain
ing awards divided among the other
branches, with Y. Nj. c. \. attaches
receiving 3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

CThe Ardmoreite submits in this
column communications from the
public. Those who submit matter
for this department are requested
to sign their names and addresses.
which may or may not be printed.
No anonymous communication viii
he printed)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02
Uniforms May Be Retained.

Washington, March l.-Si'tteen
bills and joint resolutions of con-
gress signed today by President Will
son include the annual postoffce ap-
preparation bill, the bill authorizing
resumption of voluntary enlistments
in the regular army and the meas
ure permitting discharged soldiers
sailors and marines to retain their
uniforms.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02
CANDIDATES WHO
HAVE FILED FOR
CITY PRIMARY

Up to 8 o'clock last night Wal
ter Thompson, secretary OF the
county election board, had received
the following applications of demo-
Gratis desiring to have their names
placed on the ballot as candidates
at the coming city primary March
lS:
For mayor-Jo f. Williams.
For commissioners--Tom Car
ter, First ward; w. S. Fraley, Sec
ond ward.
For chief of police-Mrs. Bob
Hutchins, ]. NJ. Chancellor. w.
w. (BilD Powers, G. f. (Heavy)
Glenn, Joe Fronterhouse, John
CHM, Les Segler.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02

seems to me that Mr.. Voter is re-
sponsible for existing conditions.
Ladies OF Ardmore, join the
Women Voters League and vote
right.
NJ. J. DFNNING.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02

Paris, March 1.-The soldiers and
workmen's congress at Munich has
declared martial law Tor all of Ba-
varia, according to a Zurich dis
patch to the Matin.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02
GAS OFF TWO HOURS.

The gas will be shut off from 2 to I
4 this afternoon while connection is /
being made with new wells.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02
Union Teamsters.

= Regular meeting Monday night at
$50. Be sure to attend.
J. /. THOMAS,
- Secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02
WASHINGTON FLASHES

Washington. March Lieut.. ,
Commander Charles G. Blakesly of .
Cambridge, Mass, in charge OF the
naval communication service in
foreign waters during the war, died !
Wednesday in London OF pneu- /
monia, Vice Admiral Sims has re-
ported to the navy department.
The senate judiciary committee /.
today by unanimous vote ordered
a favorable report on the nomina-
ton of A. Mitchell Palmer, alien
property custodian, to be attorney
general. Absence OF republican
opposition forshadowed prompt
confirmation by the senate.
The senate interstate commerce
committee today reported favorab-
ly the bill introduced by Senator
Cummns OF Iowa, amending the
existing railroad control act so as
to restore the all-rate making pow
crS OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission. Consideration of the
measure was not taken up, but it
was understood an attempt would
be made to add it as a rider to the
81 100000 general deficiency bill
to which has been already attach
ed the %50,000,000 railroad appro-
prlation amendment.
Oscar A. Price has resigned as
assistant to the dircctor-general OF
railroads, to become president OF
new corporation organized to dis
tribute motion picture films. Mr..
Price was appointed in the railroad
administration by former Director
General McAdoo, who recently
was retained as general counsel
for the moving picture corporation.
In regard to published reports
that President Wilson told d emo
cratic committeeman who lunch
ed with him Wednesday that he
would not accept nomination for a
third term, it was stated Saturday
at the White House that the sub
Ject OF president again being a
candidate was not mentioned. 1t
was explained that the president
merely remarked to his guests that
he yearncd to get back to writing
and that he had in contemplation
the compiling of history.
Ships OF the Merchants and Mi
nerS transportation Company. en-
gagged in Atlantic coastwise traffic
tonight were turned back to private
management by the railroad admin
iStratlon. Officials of the company
accepted the REIMBURSEMENT, which
heretofore they have protested.
In response to a resolution, Post
master General Burleson advised the
senate today that expenditures OF
the postofhce department have been
increased approximately $52735,OOC
because OF the war.
Maj. Gen. Clarence c. Williams
chief of ordnance, was ordered today
by the war department to report tc
General Pershing in France to in
spect the operations of the ord.
nance department in the American
expeditionary forces. He will also
make inspection of ordnance activ..
ties in England.
Maj. Gen. George Goethals re.
turned to civil life today as a re,
tired officer of the army, having
relinquiShed his duties as assistant
to the chief OF the general staff anc
director OF purchase, storage anc
traffic to Brig Gen. George w
Burr, who has been his chief aid il
the department.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02

SWEET PEAS AND NASTUR-
TIUMS IN BULK AT E. T.
FOSTERS. 2-3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02

When you miss your Daily Ard
moreite call 25e, the circulator, be.
fore 7 p. N.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02

Maj. Gen. George Goethals re-
turned to civil life today as a re-
tired officer OF the army, having
relinquiShed his duties as assistant
to the chief OF the general staff and
director OF purchase, storage and
traffic to Brig. Gen. George w.
Burr, who has been his chief aid in
the department.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02

Maj. Gen. Clarence c. Williams,
chief Of ordnance, was ordered today
by the war department to report to
General Pershing in France to in
spect the operations of the ord
nance department in the American
expeditonary forces. He will also
make inspection of ordnance activ.-
ties in England.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02
Yours trIlly

+. X. MCGEE,
ll05 McLiSh Ave-, City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02

Washington, March Lieut..
Commander Charles G. Blakesly of
Cambridge, Mass, in charge OF the
naval communication service in
foreign waters during the war, died
Wednesday in London OF pneu-
monia, Vice Admiral Sims has re-
ported to the navy department.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-02

In response to a resolution, Post
master General Burleson advised the
senat. today that expenditures OF
the postoihce department have been
increased approximately $52,735,00O
because OF the war.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
MEMPHIS TO ENTERTAIN
CHRISTIANS IN 1920

The next annual convention of the
Churches OF Christ in Tennessee, which
will be held in September, 1920, will
meet with the McLemore Avenue Chris
tlan church OF this, city. The cordial
invitation of the local congregation was
conveyed by its pastor Dr. George w.
Kemper, at the business session of tue
convention. held last week in Chatta-
nooga, and was enthusiastically accept
ed Plans are already on foot to make
the Memphis convention the largest and
best in the history Of the Tennessee
Christian Missionary society.
While the attendance at the Chatta-
nooga convention last week was not as
large as had been expected, the three.
day sessions were full OF interest and
the annual reports presented by the va
rious state missionary organizations,
were gratifying and encouraging
The special addresses delivered dur
ing the convention were OF a nign oiuer
and most cordially received. Among
those who occupied places on the pro.
gram were the Rev. Drs, Carey &c. Nor
gan. Nashville: A. Mclean. Cincinnati
]. II. Booth. Kansas City; George W.
Kemper. Memphis; Richie Ware, Knox
ville w r, Holder, Tullahoma: w J..
she'burne, shelbyvilie; L p. Riddell,
Johnson City: H, J. Derthck, Milligan
college. and Mrs, J. NJ Stearns, Indian
apolis: Mrs. c. N. Downey, Blrming-
ham, and Mrs S. p Moore, Shelbyville.
The following officers Of the Tennes-
see Christian Missionary society were
chosen for the ensuing year: President
Claude E. HILL Chattanooga; vice.
president, Richie Ware, Knoxville; sec
rotary, II. II Koch. Bailey, state Bible
urer, A. H Griffin, Nashville; state sec
rotary, E. II. Koch, Bailey; statet Bible
school secretary, Mrs. s. P. Moore,
Shelhyyille.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Older BOYS" TO
PICK ~" LEADERS
Conference for West Tonnes
see at Jackson Promises
To Be of Benefit.

To locate leaders among boys and
young men for Y. NJ. c. A. work
throughout West Tennessee, including
athletic, development, games, mass
singing, religious work and general well
fare and mutual aid. the West Ten
nessee Conference OF the "Older Boys
OF the Y, M, c. A. will be held Oct. 81.
Nov. 1 and 2. The boys work is di-
vided into two departments. the young
boys and the youths OF high and pre-
paratory schools
A number OF young men, having
qualified as leaders among their fell
lows are scheduled for speeches., as well
as noted men and specialists In differ
ent llneS The Rev G. A. Carson and
Memphis.
The Rev. John H. 0iffcrd. affection
ately known as 'Old Doc Of the 5th."
who was a live worker among the ma
rines and is said to have been the
most popular welfare worker in France,
addressed the Memphis marines during
a recent visit here.
The West Tennessee Boys Y. NJ. C,
A. conference were keenly anxious to
have DR.. Clifford meet them in Jack
son and after exchange Of telegrams,
ne has consented TO be present, which
VIII be quite feature of the occasion.
Henry Hart, OF Nashville, an expert
on boys work, as well as n. T, Lowrey,
be present.
This three days session is expected
to be fruitful In locating leaders among
the boys--young fellows who can carry
on work which Is already successful
In limited sphere.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
SUMMER UNION CHURCH
SERVICES COME TO CLOSE

The union Sunday and Wednesday
evening services, which have been In
progress for the past three months by
the McLemore Avenue Christian, Wash
ington Heights Methodist and McLe-
more Avenue PRESBYTERIAN churches
came to very successful close on We'd
nesday night, when the service was held
IN the Washington Heights Methodist
church, with the Rev George w KEN
per as the speaker,
While the regular weekly meetings
have now been discontinued ssior tho
present arrangements have been per-
tected by which n uriou mdweek pray
or service viii be held by these congle !
cations the first Wednesday night Of
each month a social meeting unde
the auspices of the Young people vi
these Congregations will also be held
monthly Thus, in this way the del
liEhtful fellowship which has been eNs
perienced during the past three month";
viii be continued,
These urion services have been 4
source Of much pleasure and profit arN
have attracted much favorable CONNECT
throughout thu city The attendance
has been unusually large at each SET
vice and p splendid feeling has bed
created, which, il is believed, will resut
IN great good not only to the co-opf.
ating churches, but to The entire cod
munlty In Southeast Memphis Tie
three pastors, Drs kemper, Lowry aid
tlixson, express themselves as muh
pleased with results and also the Il.
rangement for the monthly meeflngsi
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
CREDIT MEN RECOUNT
TRIUMPH AT ST. PAUL

That the reception given delegates Of
the Memphis Retail Credit Mems as
sociation at the recent convention In
St. Paul, MINI, amounted almost to
continuous ovation, was brought out
at Fridays luncheon OF the local or
ganizatlon, at the Chamber OF Com
merce, the first luncheon since the re-
turn of the delegates.
How the Memphis association was
able to twice capture tho membership
trophy, in the Is months Of it's exist
epce, and In three months become the
champion organization of its character.
and remain so, was matter for COM
ment on every hand
Hundreds OF booklets, reproducing the
"pay-up campaign" literature used last
fall were distributed at the st. Paul
convention, and from other cities fire.
uuent requests are coming for full in
formation as to how the Memphis Re-
tail Credit Mems association was able
In three weeks campaign, to knock
collections off their members. and 9TH
err credit grantors, from 80 to 100 per
cent. record shown by recent re-
quests sent out by the organizat ton for
statistics on this point,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
w ASIs!l CT Slll
Barber Hollowell.

YAzOO CITY, Miss, Oct. 4, (SplD-
Miss Catherine Hollowell, daughter of
MIR and Mrs, Q, r Hollowell, OF Zeig-
lerville, was married TO Elihu NJ. Bar
Dor, OF Chattanooga, Tenn. at the resi-
dence OF Mr. and Mrs, Fred Hollowell,
on Grand avenue, this city Thursday
afternoon, Oct. .. the Rev. Lee y
Spencer, pastor OF the First Baptist
church, performing the ceremony.
For several terms the bride taught in
the Yazoo city schools, later spending
some time with her brother In New
Mexico The bridegroom is native
of Copiah county, Miss.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
PROMINENT MERCHANT
OF RIPLEY Is BURIED

The funeral OF William Thompson
Craig, 20 years old, prominent merchant
of Ripley. who died after brief illness
at the Baptist Memorial hospital, Fri
day afternoon was held Saturday from
his late home in Ripley A large con-
course of friends and relatives attended
the ceremony and burial, which tool,
pace n the family burying ground
Mr, craig came TO Memphis for mn
operation, from the effects of which hn
did not rally, The body was forwardeS
x Son '"'''o'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Jews WILL PUSH
HOSPITAL PLANS
TO EARLY SUCCESS
Institution viii Cost $780,
000-Ample Provision for
Clinical and Research Work.
Wards To Be Feature.

The Jewish people OF Memphis have
launched a movement to build a new
SS5O,OOO hospital ia Memphis, to care
for the sick Of all denominations, but
primarily for Jewish people OF Tennes-
sec, Arkansas and Mississippi. Tho
hospital will have facilities for 100 beds
one-fourth of which will be devoted
TO charity patients.
a building committee composed OF
prominent Jewish business ana profess
slon2l men, OF which Elias Gates, Of
the law firm Of Gates 4 Martin, Is
chairman. has been appointed TO pro-
coed at once TO select a location for
the institution and devise plans for H.
nancing the project. A campaign will
necessary for the institution. Popular
subscriptions will be taken among the
Jewish people and others who may
wish to contribute voluntarily. The
committee will meet at the Y. M. II. A..
rooms in the Rex club building Tues
day evening at O'Clock.
The proposal to build the hospital
was announced by Rabbi William II
Fneshrtber TO the members Of the
Children Of Israel at the Poplar ave-
nue. temple Friday night on the &C.
casion OF the Day of Otonement eve
sermon Dr. Fineshriber's address
marking the beginning of ceremonies
OF Yom Kippur.
It is proposed to make the hospital
a model In Its appointments and equip
neut and provision viii be made for
research and clinical work as well as
for the care OF the sick. The plans
also provide for a free dispensary and
accommodations for internes and
nurses,
To conform with the religious views
of the rthodox Jews In respect to food
Kosher kitchen will be installed IN
order that food may be prepared in
accordance with the teachings OF the
people of that faith
The operating rooms and all other
facilities will conform TO the highest
standards and requirements and every
convenience provided for the patients
and physicians,
The need for greater hospital facil-
ties in Memphis Is said to be very
great as every institution Of the kind
here Is greatly crowded
-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Howard Perkins.

JONESBORo, Ark. Oct l. (Spl)-
Howard Perkins, aged 40 years, died
at Memphis Friday morning at 1
O'clock His remains were brought to
,Ionesboro. his home, at O'Clock to-
day for burial. which will occur tomor-
ROY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Ernest Pickett.

JONESBORo, Ark, Oct. 4. (Spll-l
Ernest Puckett, aged 81 years. dlsd at
his home yesterday OF typhoid fever,
The deceased Is survived by his wife
and one small child, Burial was at
Oak Ridge cemetery today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Chicago VS.. Cincinnati,

Al games viii b. detailed by RAP
Nestal at the pastlme Billiard parlds
III South Main, starting Get /, al
p, IN. Admission Doc, Reserved $ II
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
n IhenN ea1 N
Mrs. M. A. Norman.

JoNESBoRo. Ark, Oct l. (SpL)-
Mrs, M. A. Norman. aged S. years, died
last night, The funeral was held to-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04

The manse Of the McLemore Avenue
Presbyterian church, on McLemore ave
nue. near Lauderdale, which was recent
ly damaged by fire, is being repaired
and will soon be ready for occupancy
by the pastor the Rev, J, Il, Hixson,
and his family.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
GLADYS Bowman.

JoNESBORO. Ark. Oct. 4. CSplD-
Gladys Bowman, aged II years, died
yesterday. The funeral services were
held TODAY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04

Estella Tolver, Of Buffalo, N. Y.
vas entertained at the Wallace resi-
uence Thursday night. The choir Of
ene FIRST Baptist church and other
guests we're present
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04

The Bible schools Of the Memphis
churches are planning for very ag-
gressive fall and winter campaign.
Prospects are bright for increased inter-
est in this phase of church work.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04

The Rev. George w. Kemper, pastor
OF the McLemore Avenue Christian
church, was the speaker at a specit
service held at Dyersburg on Thursday
night.