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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
INDEPENDENT SOCIALISTS
SAY NO CHOICE REMAINS
But TO SIGN THE TREATY

Berlin, Monday, May 12.-'Even II
important changes are not made by
the negotiations begun at Versailles,
there remains no choice but to bow TO
compulsion and sikh the treaty. says
an appeal of the central committee of
the independent socialist party in the
party organ Die Frehit this morning
Not signing" continues the appeal,
means the retention of our prisoners
of war, the occupation of our raw ma
terial districts, the tightening of the
blockade, Unemployment, hunger ana
heath en masse. 1t is the proletariat
that would suffer the most terribly
from the consequences
Peace as hard and as oppressive as
it may be, is a necessary assumption
for the possibility of rebuilding our so
cial and economic life in the spirit of
the revolutionary proetariat."
The appeal is prefaced by u denunci-
alton of the severity of the peace terms
it concludes with u demand that the
workmen of all countries unite against
capitalism for a world revolution.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
CARTER OFF TODAY
FOR WASHINGTON; TO TAKE STEPS
AT ONCE FOR RURAL MAIL ROUTES

trial To world peace plan, These
speeches were being made for the dis
Cuoraging effect they might have on
the conference, for we We're then daily
expecting a report, or some kind of
tentative draft for world peace coy
enant. The speeches were all on one
side of the question, and for a time no
one seemed inclined to combat them.
Feeling that the debate was entirely too
onesidcd, Congressman Carter finally
opened up in defense OF a league of ma
tions and among other things, he said:
zone gentleman has gone so far as to
say that he has no sympathy with
league Of nations;' it was an Uutopian
dream; that it proposed a shortcut to
the millennium; that it was visionary
and impossible. | am not here to argue
with that gentleman.
No Precedent in History
"No precedent can be furnished IN
this worlds history IN substantiation or
refutation of his statement. Therefore,
| assert that his asseVeratons that a
permanent peace is impossible is, to
say the most Of IT, equally visionary
with the statement of our peace dele
gates that the League of Nations may
ElNt ulllu llt NbIlu Il permanent
peace We do not know, nor do the
gentlemen on the other side of this
question know, whether or not plan
can be worked out that will give us a
permanent world peace but we do know
that II is worth "A trial of our best ef-
forts. We do know that it is a noble
principle to which we might well aspire.
We do know that our noble boys who
went forth in defense of our liberty,
and their splendid mothers, expect that
We shall do everything within our power
to insure the future peace of the world.
We do know that the souls of those
100 900 American martyrs who died in
camps and were slain upon the fields Of
| France win stamp with approval all of-
forts on behalf of any of our people
to prevent any such future sacrifices.
believe our president is doing his duty
as he is given light to see it, and in
this crisis, !, for one, shall not take
the responsibility of embarrassing any
efforts on the part of our peace dele
gates that may have for its object the
| prevention of holocaust such as that
! through which the world has just
! passed"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
MINISTER FROM NEW FINN
GOVERNMENT ARRIVES HERE

New York, May 13.-Armas Saasta-
minden. formerly Finnish minister to
Denmark. designated by the Helsing
fors wovernment TO represent it in
Washington arrived here today with
his family and two secretaries aboard
the steamship Frederick VIII. from
Copenhagen.
He learned as he stepped ashore
that Secretary Lansing in Paris on May
I announced that the United States
officially recognized the Independence
of the de facto government of Finland
and that in consequence he would be its
duly accredited minister in Washington.
N. Saastaminden expected to leave at
once for the capital.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
BRUTAL, DICTATED PEACE"
SAYS Hun CHANCELLOR TO
THE FOREIGN JOURNALISTS

London. Monday, May 12.-The pos
sibility of change in the government
of Germany as a result of the pre-
sentation of the alliedpeace terms was
discussed by Philip Scheidemann, Ger.
man chancellor, at Berlin today, accord
ing to a dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph company from that city. The
chancellor denounced the peace terms
which he said represented brutal, die
tated peace" it is said. The statement
was made to foreign journalists in the
former chancellors palace and in part
follows:
I'VE thought that we social democrats
were strong enough to prevent peace
by violence, but doubted whether the
masses in enemy countries could sup
Sport us because they are less strongly
organized than we. Certain circles in
England and France are beginning to
advise the necessity of common sense.
It is too comic when President Wilson =
fourteen points are contrasted with the
peace terms They do not mention Mr.
Wilson's terms but are just a brutal,
dictated peace.
1T is possible It government might
be formed which would sign the peace
terms but it is doubtful whether the
allies would be satisfied with such a
government. \ reactionary government
is out of all questions and "A communist
and independent government would be
acting for the people Of whom they
would represent only Il small minority
Even if such Il government did sign
the treaty it would be just as impos
sible for them to fulfill the conditions
as il would be for us"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
VICTORY LOAN is
BROUGHT TO CLOSE
IN CARTER COUNTY
ACTIVE WORKERS RECEIVE GER
MAN HELMETS AND MEDALS
MADE FROM HUN CANN0NS.

A final meeting Of all Victory loan
workers of Ardmore, with County
Chairman j. X. Pennington, was held
yesterday afternoon at the headquarters
office on East Main street. Reports up
to that hour show that Garter county
went over her quota SllG,5O0. Indica-
tions are that this figure will be eX
cecded several hundred dollars, as re
ports from several of the outlying dis
tricts are still coming in.
In recognition of the work accom-
plished by Mr.. Pennington, the state
committee presented him a German hcl-
met. Twelve other German helmets
were given out, one TO each of the five
banks Of Ardmore. The First National
The Exchange National, The Guaranty
State, The State National and The City
State Bank all of whom pledged their
quota, some exceeding the amount al
loted them. Others who received hel
NETS were Miss Ellen Dickson, district
chairman, woman's division, Mrs. Max
Wilmington, county chairman, and Mrs
Kennctt Hudson, city chairman, ana
Kennett Hudson, city chairman of the
ward, JImes Barron, chairman of the
speakers bureau. sam Dauble, second
ward, l.. II. Love, third ward and Joe
NJ. London, fourth ward. Mrs. Hud-
son was also presented n handsome gold
wrist watch, by the mems division, in
appreciation of her splendid volunteer
work in the offices as well as her duties
Us city chairman. Mrs. Hudson was an
active worker in all other loan drives.
Volunteers Get Medals.
p. c. Dings, president Guaranty State
Bank, and Ed Sandlin, cashier First
National Bank, were members of the
state committee.
Medals made from German cannons
will be presented each of the volunteer
workers throughout the city and county.
The executive committee comprised:
Kennett Hudson. James Barron, Kirk
Dyer, 5. A. Apple, T.. b. Luke, l.. II.
Love, Writ Franklin, G. a. Ramsey,
George w. Coffman, Errett Dunlap,
Frank S. Gates j. +. Hamilton, Charles
T.. Adams, Carl Jones, John II. Cariock,
Max Westheimer, O. c. Lasher. Louis
II. Boyd, has served as secretary TO the
county organization.
Business firms that donated adver-
Using space during the drive includes
Suggs. Rice and Rice Auto Repair
shop, The Consumers Light & Power
Company. NJ 4 c Auto Supply Co, First
National Bank, Guaranty State Bank,
Imperial Refining Company, Cameron
Refining Company, Chickasaw Refin-
ing Company, Ruby Petroleum Com
pany Writ Franklin, Roy Johnson, :.
A. Apple, Edward Gait and The Ard
moreite Publishing Company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
YOUTH KILLED BY *. G.
POLICEMAN IDENTIFIED AS
HOMER HORN OF TT. SMITH

Kansas City, Mo, May 13.-The po-
lice today announced that there was
no developments in the death of
young man, identified by papers found
on his body as Homer Horn, formerly
of Fort Smith, Ark, who was shot and
killed here last night by a patrolman
as he was being taken to the podice
station. The patrolman declares that
Horn attempted to pull a knife while
riding in the patrol wagon and in the
scuffle for the weapon was shot. His
death was not instantaneous but came
as he was being taken to the hospital.
Horn was arrested upon the com
plaint of a garage owner, according to
the police. lie was to have been held
for investigation ana no formal
charges have been made.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
Boil SHEV|K DEF|LES
PICTURES OF JESUS
IN MOCKERY OF GOD
RUSSIAN SOVIET GOVERNMENT IN
EFFORT TO BRING RELIGION
INTO CONTEMPT

London, May 5.-(CorrespOndence of
as elsewhere in Russia, the bolsheViki
are seeking to destroy religion by bring
ing it into contempt. According TO a
message from Reuters correspondent
at Ekaterinodar, they conducted in a
church with all ceremonial a mock
marriage between an aged priest and
"A mare. The choir was forced, under
threats of DEATH to sing the psalms and
canticles of the liturgy.
Among the official publications of the
Moscow soviet is Il parody in verse of
the church funeral service, supposed
to be performed over the body of dog.
The Moscow soviet also has issued a
pamphlet depicting the supposed orgies
OF priests. These productions are be
ing sent out in hundreds of thousands
of bolShevik propaganda.
In another church in the north eau
casus a bayonet was thrust through an
ikon in such a way as to bore hole
in the mouth of Christ, and q cigarette
was put in the hole. Below We're
scribbled some odious words.
y Moscow dispatch says that the bol-
shevki leaders, in order to shake the
faith of the masses, have caused the
eXhumation of the bones of Saint
Tikhon and Saint Mitrofan.
There is said to be growing move
ment among the religious elements in
Russia to bring about a protest Of all
churches of the world against the boil
sheviki violations of religion. The me
tropolian of Odessa may go abroad soon
on belief of the project.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
HUN GOVERNMENT
REJECTS TERM s
FROM VERSAILLES

Berlin, Monday, May r.
The declaration by Chancellor
Scheidemann in the national as
sembly today that the peace
terms were Unacceptable,
brought the members of the as
sembly. the spectators and
those in the press gallery to
their feet in a hurricane OF
cheers and applause.
The chancellor reached the
climax of his statement on the
>peace terms 10 minutes after
De began. The chancellor
paused in his address and then
Numbered out the word which
announced the German govern
ment's rejection of the Yer
sailles conditions.
With the exception of the
Independent socialists, led by
Hugo Haase. all factions in the
assembly arose and cheered vo-
ciferously. The assembly is sit
ting temporarily in the assem-
bly, hall of the University OF
Berlin on Inter den Linden.
After the chancellor's speech
the leaders of the various par
ties, with the exception of the
Haase group, made speeches IN
which they declared they
backed up the government.
The chancellor described the
peace treaty as dreadful and
murderous" document. He said
it would make an enormous
Jail of Germany, in which Co.
100000 persons would have to
labor for the victors in the war
The chancellor said German
trade would be strangled
should the peace terms be ac-
cepted.
He criticized President Will
son and said that the president
. by his attitude had deceived
nthe hopes of the German peo-
Vpie.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
GENERAL WOOD JUST
A SOLDIER WITH one
CHICAGO TRAFFIC COP

Chicago, May 15.--Maj Gen. Leonard
Wood, commander Of the central division
of the army, looks just like any other
soldier to traffic policeman. The state
ment comes today from General Wood
himself and explains why he was not
i'm the reviewing stand when the Thir-
tcenth engineers swept along Michigan
Boulevard yesterday. The general IN
irving to make his way over the boule-
ward to the stand, was stopped by
traffic policeman. The man in blue was
too busy to listen to explanations or
expostulations. 50 the general stood
among the home folks and watched the
Fighting Thirteenth" march by.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
VANDERBILT MEDICAL
LABORATORY FOUND TO
BE WHISKEY STORAGE

Nashville, Tenn, May 13.-Police to-
day raided the Vanderbilt medical lab
oratory and seized two patrol wagon
loads Of whisRey and other intoxi
cants. -Four students were arrested
charged with violating the state storage
act. The officers got their clue when
they stopped two young men leaving
the building carrying packages. which
it was said, We're found to contain
whiskey. \ search Of the building fol-
lowed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
AMERICAN ARTILLERYMEN
AND MACHINE GUNNERS
ARRIVE ON Won STEUBEN

New York. May 13.-American artil-
lerymen, machine gunners and casuals.
2.94O in number. returned from France
today on the transport Won Steuben.
The largest outfit was the S23rd field
artillery, 81 officers and 1927 men. The
l20th machine gun battalion, 20 Of
icers and 7e1 men. also returned.
Other units included the 15Sth field
artillery brigade headquarters
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
STRIKE OF PRESSMEN ON
KANSAS CITY STAR CUTS
PAPER TO FOUR PAGES

Kansas, City. Mo, May 13.-Only
two four-page editions We're issued by
the Kansas City Star today, due to
the walking out of the fifty pressmen
employed by that newspaper. The
walkout came at IL o'clock, shortly be
fore press time for the noon edition.
\ dispute arose, according to the
management of the star, over the dis
charge of one of the pressmen. The
foreman and assistant foreman remained
in the pressroom. The strikers are all
members of the International Press
mems Union. according to an announce
ment from the management.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
AIRPLANE PILOTS WARNED
AGAINST FLYING STUNTS
OVER CROWDS AND CITIES.

Paris, May 13,-Pilots of airplanes
are forbidden by AN official order is
sued Monday TO fly over towns and
crowds of people except at such height
which permits them to plane down TO
a landing field in case their motors
stop. Acrobatic feats over towns are
prohibited entirely. Military pilots are
warned against flying over Paris ex-
cept under orders. on pain of dismissal
from the service.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
TEMPORARY NAVAL OFFICERS
ORDERED RELEASED AT ONCE

Washington, May 13.-All temporary
officers who entered the navy for the
war period only will be released with
in the next few weeks, Acting Secre-
tary Roosevelt announced today. There
are more than 1000 officers in this
status and they viii be replaced by re-
serve officers who are accepting TEN.
porary commissioners with the agree.
ment to remain in the service until
six months after peace is declared.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
More Troops Arrive.

New York. May 13,-The battleship
Louisiana brought home 1,444 officers
and men including the 107th ammuni-
ton train. "a officers and 1.137 men,
the Send division military police com
pany, sections of the 107th mobile
ordinance repair shop. and the eighth
sanitary squad and a number of casuals.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
PROHIBITION OFFICERS
CHARGED WITH MURDER
RELEASED On BONDS.

Woodstock. Va. May 13.-Prohibition
officers w. c. Hall, w. Il. Dunleavy,
B. r. Sweet and ]. A. Sullivan, who
were indicated here yesterday on the
charge of killing Raymond Shackleford
and l.. ID. Hudson, alleged bootleggers,
near Winchester several weeks ago,
were released on $4,000 bond each today
to await trial in Prince William county
circuit court June /. charge of venue
having been granted.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
FORMER MEXICAN OFFICIAL
ARRIVES IN NEW YORK CITY.

New York. May 13.-Pedro Lascurain.
formerly minister of foreign affairs of
Mexico under Madero who after the
latter's assassination was ad interim
president for 26 minutes on February
10. 1913. incidental to Huerta's succee-
sion, arrived here today with his family
aboard the Ward liner Monterey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14

Hon. c. ID. Carter, congressman from
this district, leaves for Washington to.
day, in order to reach there in time TO
attend the democratic caucus at noon
on Friday. Congressman Carter had
expected TO be able to remain in Okla
homa until about June /, but his visit
was interrupted summary by the call
for special session of congress at an
earlier date than had been expected.
interviewed on the pressing topic of
the establishing of rural treo delivery
mail routes for Carter county Con-
grcssman Carter said this morning;
Garter county is certainly entitled to
rural free delivery OF mails and will
have several different routes established
at once. fl the people themselves Will
only do their part. \ congressman can
not establish rural route until the
proper action is taken by the people at
home desiring it,
The first step required for the ostab-
llshmcnt Of rural route is the hling
of an application with the post office
department, which application must be
signed by am adequate number of pco.
PIE dlOnE lht route Mll'It Nll' ''l \ ~ 40
To be rendered. When this step is taken,
then congressman can be of some scrN-
ice. in the way of having inspectors ap-
pointed, pushing the matter to conclu-
sion, and pcrsuadng the department to
take the proper view.
THE people of Carter county have not
until recently filed these applications,
and | will take steps as soon as ! re.
turn to Washington to have the gov
ernment do its part"
On League OF Nations
Congressman Carter was one of the
first public men to declare himself in
favor of a league of nations for pre-
venting future wars. During the early
part of last February, when the world
conference at Paris was engaged in its
labors with the peace treaty and constI
tuition for a league Of nations, the house
of representatives, was being regaled
daily with bitter attacks directed against
all character of peace organizations.
The Congressional Record shows that
for several consecutive days almost
every speech delivered on the floor OF
the house was characterized by the
most caustic and violent criticism
against all those desiring to give fait
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
Rainbow Men Arriving

New Orleans, May 13.-Headquarters
troop of the Forty-second Cainbow) di-
vision. formerly the Jennings troops OF
cavalry arrived here today from Camp
Merritt, n. j. The troops paraded
here today and after parade in Jen-
nings tomorrow. will go to Camp Beau
regard for demoblization.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
SOLDIERS WHO WED ABROAD
ELIGIBLE TO IMMEDIATE
DISCHARGE ON RETURN HERE.

/ Washington, May 13,-Soldiers who
Dnarried abroad are eligible for i'm
mediate discharge on their arrival in
this country, the war department has
informed the commanders of ports OF
embarkation. This rule holds whether
the individuals arrive with the or
ganizations or as members of casual
companies.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
FLIGHT POSTPONED
ANOTHER "a HOURS

Washington, May l3.-DispatcheS to
the navy department today from Ire
passey Bay indicated that the naval
seaplanes at New Foundland could not
sart on the trans-A Atlantic flight Tor at
least "a hours. Commander John II.
Towers, chief of the expedition, SAID
heavy seas were running and that a
storm was coming down on the course
to the Azores.
Trepassey. n. T., May 13.-Reports
of high seas in mid.ocean, with caster
lv winds over the western half OF the
American navy's transatlantic flight
route. made it highly improbable that
the seaplanes NC1 and the NC-3, would
take the air today for the Azores put
weather observers declared the pros
poets for tomorrow both off the coast
and at sea, were the best for some
time"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
Recruit FLYING Postponed.

Dallas, Texas. May 19.-Unfavorable
conditions today prevented seven Love
Field airplanes starting on a flight 10
Boston in interest of the army recruit
ing cmapaign. 1t was hoped the start
could be made early Wednesday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14

II. F. Griffin has filed suit in the
district court against Agnes NJ. Hynds
ct ais for judgment in the amount OF
81 .32s66 and attorneys fees, to satisfy
i certain debt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
Suit in District Court.

Brown and Bridgman has filed suit
in the district court against Mrs. NJ.
A. Ford for judgment in the amount of
s3992O to satisfy the payment of
debt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
First Two Legs Navvs Air Cruise Across Atlantic Ocean

The accompanying map shows the
course Travelled by the navy hydro
airplaines in the first legs of their
Transatlantic flight. The voyage
will be made in six legs, or laps.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
SCHEIDEMANN TELLS NATIONAL
ASSEMBLY TREATY PUTS SIXTY
MILLION GERMANS BEHIND BARS

Paris, May 13.-The heads Of the
two German democratic parties and
the parties of the center rave in
formed Chancellor Scheidcmann
THAI their parties will withdraw
their representatives from the
government in case the cabinet de-
10 dispatch from Berlin, received
here by way of Basle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14
Weather Forecast

oklahoma: Tonight cloudy, Wed
nesday showers, cooler in extreme,
northwest portion.
East Texas: Tonight unsettled,
"Wednesday cloudy. probably scat
tered thunder showers.
West Texas: Tonight and Wednes-
day partly cloudy, except probably
the panhandle, "Wednesday.
LOCAL TEMPERATURE
Maximum yesterday, 10 degrees;
minimum last night 81 degrees.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-14

Our officers invite you TO opsn . eav'
inss Account In this institution and
deposit therein those small sums that
are so apt to "slip through the ftngsrS-
GUARANTY STATE BANK
Ardmore. Oklah0ma
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-04-11
Mayor and Wife Return

Mayor Campbell and Mrs.
Campbell returned from Chicago
and other eastern points. While
at Chicago the Mayor attended
a demonstration of the Bulla
Automatic Train Stop, given at
the Morrison Hotel before a COM
mittee of government experts,
in which the "Bulla" surpassed
all competition.
Mrs. Campbell, after a short
rest, left for Mesilla Park to
pay a visit to her son Carelton,
who is attending the school at
the State College. The Camp
bells expect TO go to California
about the first of May for an ex-
tended trip along the coast.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-04-11
Ralph Barber Returns

Ralph Barber returned on No.
/ Tuesday morning accompanied
by his sister, Mrs. Bernice Adams,
who went to FL Paso last Sunday
to meet her brother.
Mr.. Barber distinguished him
self in a commendable manner
in the foreign service; being in
possession of many marks to his
credit for field service. His
brother George is still in France
and can furnish the home folks
with no reliable data as to when
his release will come. We well
come Mr.. Barber's home COM
ing and congratulate the family
as a whole on their happiness.