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Republican farmer., 1919-05-16
MORE AvIAT0RS
 TO MAKE FLIGHT.
Two More Planes of British Make At Newfound-
 land.

St Johns, May 13-Two aviation parties contemplating a transatlantic flight in June, in Bolton and Paul and Vickers-Vimy planes both of British make, arrived here today. While Hawker and Raynham. the pioneer flyers at this hopping off place. studied weather charts which indicated continuance today of the unfavorable conditions which have held them landbound for more than a month, Captain U. s. Bennett began an inspection of possible site for the Bolton and Paul three-seater, while Captain A. A. Alicott and A. W. Brown conducted negotiations for the housing of their ,Vimy machine.
 In anticipation of the American navy's possible attempt to negotiate the ocean voyage in a lighter than air craft-the dirigible C-5-a land ing party from the cruiser Chicago today completed preparations for tho coming of the balloon from Montauk Point, N. Y- Because of. weather word of its 1gArf was not expected before Thursday or Friday.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16
CONFERENCE OF
 REP. SENATORS
Plan to Postpone Action on PenrOSe and Warner.

Washington. May 13-In arranging today for the organization conference of Republican senators tomorrow, leaders planned to postpone action on the action over the proposed eleva- ton of Senators PenroSe of PennSyl- vania, and Warren of Wyoming. as chairmen of the finance and appro- priations committee. respectively.
 Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, the Republican leader, said only routine business was planned tomor- row This will include selection of a candidate for president pro tenn of the senate: election of the chairman, secretary and whip; auth horizatton of a steering committee and a commit tee on committees. to be appointed by the chairman and selection of a senate office, including the secretary and sergeant at arms.
 Senator Lodge was said to be with out opposition for reelection as the conference chairman and it was ex- pected that Senator Curtis of Kansas will be reelected whip and Senator wadsworth of New York secretary.
 Choice of a. president pro tem was a subject of numerous conferences to- day and it appeared probable that the office would go to one of the senator's affiliated with those opposing Senators Penrose and Warren.
 Differences over the selection of Penrose and Warren committee chairmen, according to prominent party leaders, will await appointment of the committee on committees and its report at conference later this week.
 Leaders of all groups in the party expressed belief today that with sub sequent conferences this week the Republicans will be ready to proceed with organization when the Senate conyenes Monday.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16
TROOPS
 REACH HOME American Artillerymen, Ma chine Gunners and
 Casuals.

New York, May 13-American ar tillerymen, machine gunners and cas- uais, 2,940 in number, returned from France today on the transport won Steuben.
 The largest outfit was the 323rd Field Artillery, 54 officers and 1927 man. The 12Oth Machine Gun Bat talion also returned. Other units in- cluded the 158th Field Artillery bri- gade headquarters. the S37th and S39th Casual Companies. Major Gen. eral Leroy S. Lyon, a casual; Briga- dier General Adrian s. Fleming of the 15Sth Field Artillery brigade and Brigadier General Logan of the Ma rine Corps were among the passen- gers.
 The battleship Louisiana brought home 1,444 officers and men. includ- ing the forth Ammunition Train, 34 officers and 1,137 men, the 32nd Di- vision military police company, sec tions of the forth Mobile Ordnance Repair shop and the Eighth Sani- tary Squad and a number of casuals.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16
|AVied Forces Prepared To Advance Into Germany If She
 Refuses To Sign Peace Pact
Prospects Much Brighter for Solution of Italian Problem '-Italy's Representatives Show Willingness
 to Make Concessions.
'(By the Associated Press)

Although it is believed probable that the Germans will refuse to sign the treaty of presented to them last We'd esday by the Allied and Associated Governments the Entente forces advance into Germany if should reject the terms of the pact according to London de patch.
 The of opposition in Germany to the signing of the Sreay the presented shows of subsistence HBoh President Ebert and Chancellor Scheemann statements denouncing the terms. Neither of them however went far to state that Germany would not sign them
 Paris advces today indicate brighter prospects the Italian problem, which that peace conference the receiving the delegates.
 The Austrian delegation the Paris, members of the mission being already France Paris tonight with the chief plenpoenaries arriving nesday morning
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16
TRAFFIC OFFICER
 STOPS RUNAWAY
Patrolman Booth Dragged Almost Three Blocks By
 Frightened Horse.

A heroic rescue of a runaway horse fell to the lot of Traffic Officer Wil- liam Booth at the corner of Main and Gold streets shortly after noon today.
 Booth was directing traffic at this corner when he heard a comnotion and looking toward Elm street he saw "a horse drawing a wagon around the corner at a terrific pace. In the driv- CTS seat was s. Shapiro of Madison avenue, screaming for help at the top of his voice.
 The officer made lunge at the horses neck and secured a firm gri' but was dragged almost three blocks. to the corner of Main and Congress streets, before he finally halted the mad dash. In the meantime q large crowd had collected and Booth was showered with congratulations.
 Others had made attempts to stop the runaway but had failed.
 The horse and wagon was owned by Shapiro who conducts a produce mar ket on Madison avenue
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16

Warren Brothers indennite letter shows the surfacing will cost $1.s5 . square yard beside the cost of pre- pairing the foundation upon which we pay cost plus 15 per cent
 Why Is per cent. when 10 per cent. is a darn good profit? In 1916 Warren Brothers laid a two-inch War renite surface on a six-inch foundA- tion of stone and concrete for s$i.e6 and t1. 40 respectively. At that time we were paying $1.5o, and now they want $1.e5 for a surface of unknown thickness and apDarontIy wo gro ito pay for the binder as we'll
 The mayor has said ~we wflr-beksAs much for our money asspossibas. v0e will not get as much aS swo can -1or competitive bidding.
 '.It is a very poor business policy for the city to yenterdnto contract of this sort The morals of the measure are of low par. Firms in our own city would undoubtedly iike~to doa&he work, and if they can deliver the goods they should get 1t. ;.
 T make a motion as an amend ment to the resolution that the Dd- rector of Public Works advertise for competitive bids for the laying of . CoHCIole SuIIaC0 uQ0a tho streets recommended by tho Streets and Sidewalk committee"
 Mayor Wilson replied as follows:
 we have used Warrenite for sev- eral years at price less than any other community. Warrenite is . suitable pavement. It has stood up It is the best of the so-called chsaper pavement.
 The organization of Warren Brothers is equipped to do the work with more expediency than any other firm. I believe that warrenite Is the best pavement we can obtain for tho price. You speak of Topeka specin- cations as comparedtto Warrenite. Do you know the dfnerence?" queried the mayor of Alderman Hogan. "I do." replied the alderman. whereupon the mayor explained it all himself as follows:
 ''Warrenite contains 20 to 25 per cent. more stone than Topeka, there fore its wearing capacity Is greater I can see no mistake the city is making in entering into this contract at this price. The chair believed if it was possible for the city to obtain more for the same money he would be the first to support Alderman Hosan's resolution"
 Alderman Hogan then quoted from Professor Baker of the University of Illinois on Warrenite and proved it had been laid cheaper. He also said excessive stones without the proper binding would cause the stones to wear more rapidly
 Then the vote was taken and the, aforementioned mixup occurred.
 The streets ordered paved last night were as follows: s
 South avenue. Railroad avenue to Iranistan avenue; Atlantic street Main street to Broad street: Whiting street. Main street to Broad street: Lafayette street. Railroad avenue to Wa1domero avenue: Pine street, Bcstwfck avonu& to Howard avenue: Bostwick avonues entire length; Wordin avenue G3ato street to Railroad avenue and fron Bostwick avenue to Hancock avo1al1s cQlorado ayenpev entirp 1enGtA$ Y man etrpok< U61ltooA aNeq&
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Republican farmer., 1919-05-16
Rev. E. HI. Kenyon
 Dies in Stamford

Rev F. Fl. Kenyon, formerly rec tora.of St. Paurs church on Kossuth street, died today in Stamford accord in, to sdv1ces that reached here early this afternoon. Rev. Mir. Kenyon was Sery well known here and the news of his demise will be a blow to his frlends. The funeral will be held from St. Pauls church on Thursday Afternoon at o'clock. Surviving Mir. Kenyon are his widow and three daughters. Mrs. Harold Bradstreet Yrs3 Chester Williams and Miss Ale &rasKenyon
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16
CHASE IN SWAMP
 LANDS ALLEGED
 BETRAYER OF GIRL

After a wild chase through the swamps, Detective Frank Holbrook succeeding in capturing Donnntck Fraschito in Cedar creek yesterday. f --ou complaint of John Meyers of 61 6eLnonr venue Q warrant was issued against F1,schtto. aged 20. who re- sides at 226 L- erling strbet. Myers a1- 2eges that Fraf-rchito transported his |15-year-old daughser to New York a week ago where shc was debauched by the abductor.
 Frascbito appeared befo.e the city court this morning an: his case was continued to May 14th under .sonds of $500.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16

to individual work.
 This afternoon President Wilson will receive Thomas Nelson Page, the American ambassador to Italy, in connection with the Italian question
 The Italian representatives have re- sumed complete participation in the pending peace negotiations, by ap- pointing a member of-the liason com mission controlling all communica- tions with the German deIega ation. This commission has hitherto been composed only of British. French and American representatives.
 A draft of the German plan for a League of Nations has been handed to the League of Nations commission of the Peace Conference.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16

J fine Italian representatives are re- ported to be showing more willing ness to make concessions.
 The discussions of the day began
 when Premier Orlando called this forenoon on Colonel F. M. House of othe American delegation.
 The Council of Four held no meet irg during the morning. No further Communications had been received from the German representatives at Versailles and the experts to whom |the last notes from Count von Brock dorff- Rantzau had been referred had not yet reported. No meeting of the council being considered necessary. Therefore. President Wilson and the Allied premiers devoted the forenoon
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16

That Is the summary of the action taken by the Board of Aldermen at a special meeting in the Common Coun- cil chambers last night. It came after Democratic Alderman William H. Ho- gan had led a bitter fight for the awarding of the contract after com petitive bidding, had offered this as an amendment to resolution for the acceptance of the terms of & contract submitted Warren Brothers, and after the amendment was apparently passed by viva voce vote-
 That's strange" you say. "how then could the contract be awarded to Warren Brothers?"
 Only one answer is available-the true one. By the changing of the vote after His Honor the Mayor had cried out in utter chagrin and dis gust, Gentlemen, you are voting on the amendment" For the Republi- can aldermen-at least 90To of them half asleep in their chairs while Al derman Hogan had given them an in- structive lecture, had without think ing. voted for an opposition measure There was no question but that the "ayes'' had it. It was not declared a vote by Mayor Wilson, because he was thinking quite clearly. Perhaps ha was on the alert and knew his cohorts had not even paid respectful atten- tion to the Democratic alderman's re- marks He called for the vote again. All Republican aldermen voted "no." The four Democrats present voted aye" To all intents and purposes the amendment was lost.
 The vote of the Republican mem bers was an example of the way they conduct the city's business. They did not know what was going on. In fact, if those who voted for the amendment simply because they were not paying attention had the first idea of parliamentary rules in their head, they would have known that action is always taken on an amend ment to a resolution before action on the resolution itself
 After the excitement had subsided the board voted-with the four Dem ocrats dissenting-to give the Direc- tor of Public Works. the City Attor" nay and the Mayor. authority to en ter into contract with Warren Bros Go. of Boston to lay Warren ite surface with a flve-year guaran- tee at $1.65 per square yard and bi- luminous binder at $10.50 per cubic yard and to pay for labor and mater ials furnished in the preparation of the grades, the actual cost plus 15 per cent.
 Alderman Hogan's address calling for competitive bidding in the allot- ting of contracts. dealt with facts. The alderman said:
 Why use Warrenite? It is only patented in its proportions of min eral contents of stone and gravel. Everything that is used in Warrenita can be purchased on the open market and Is used in all bituminous con cretes of which Warrenite is only e type.
 Topeka mixture Is an elastic com bination which will meet all our re- ouirsments and Is non-patentsd- We sllouldn'e order our streets paved with any particular kind of mixture: There should be competitive biddine for a bituminous cooperate pavement. warrenite was originally made for rural roads. An analyeis or the mixture will show this
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16
JASON HAYNES, WIFE MURDERER, ASKING PARDON

Jason Haines. who was sentenced bseveral years ago in this city to serve life imprisonment for the murder of his wife. is among those who have petitsoned the State Board of Par VI Ions for clemency Haines was con. victad of murder fin the second de- gree It was charged that he murder cd his wife while in a violent tenn psE~ His excuse was that he had Pbeep drinking heavily for long per- iod prior to the crime and did not realize wSat he was doing.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16
s-FAH TO SETTLE STRIKE.

Toledo. May 13-Enorts of union labor men, company officials and May or Cornell Schreiber to settle the labor foubfes which have thrown approxi- n1afely 1000 men out of work at the Wiffya Overland automobile plant and th9 Electric auto-iite company. failed &6d2y and both sides announced that they were ready for 16ng light;
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16
German Government Considers Peace Terms Of Allies And
 Associates Unacceptable
Chancellor scheidemann in Addressing National ssem bly, Says Germany is Willing to Make Integral
 Preparation But Terms Forbid It.

Paris, May 13Germany is willing to make integral repar ation but the conditions in the treaty take all of dong- Chancellor Scheidemann told the national assembly, yesterday according the of his ceived here Berlin The chancellor said Germany accepts and signs the treaty, she will to exist
 The German government Herr Schedemann added, sders that the conditions of the Allied Powers acceptable. The chancellor eny the actions President Wilson and said his ceived the hopes of the German people.
 The chancellor announced that the German delega ton had presented counter and would present o He said the most important task the delegation present open negotiations with the Allied
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16
International Tribunal For Austrian Offenders;
 Treaty Fixes Frontier
Section of Lower Tyrol Detached From Austria and Placed Within Boundaries of Italy Giving Her
 Protection From Invasion

Paris, Monday May 12-(By the Associated Press)-In he treaty with Austria well toward completion, inserted identical with that the treaty except that the first clause providing for the trial Emperor William is omitted The remaining provision for the military by naio lcour
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16

man delegation were said to be not of fundame ntal independence, but of an explanatory character.
 It is reported that the German dem ocratic and Centrist parties have threatened to withdraw their repre- 'sentatives from the government if the
 treaty is signed. The Neue Frei Presse of Vienna declares that Count
 von Brockdorff-Rantzau, head of tho German peace mission at Versailles,
 has informed it's representative that he is making every effort to secure the union of German Austria with Germany.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16

r1ris, May 13-Sir Robert Borden, tn, Canadian Premier, is returning to Canada, according to Reuters Lim- tied, because the political situation there is, said to require his presence. Sir George E. Foster probably will take Sir Roberts place as head of sthas CannAxAA dA1AGn<4aA
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16
Warrenite Grabs $6OO,000
 On Its Most Recent Trip
 Through Common Council
Alderman Hogan Makes in Vain Argument Showing Dis graceful and Extravagant Nature of Non Com petitive Method of Letting Pavements
 to Favored Bidders.

Again Warrenie has triumphed Again will be plaster city streets exorbant without the tense of investigation to learn if other paving sub stance at lower price will not adequate Proceeds the sale of $6OOOO bonds will fall into the Brothers of Boston, Warrene will city
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16

Two gold watches were stolen frern their owners last night The thefts
 as reported to the police this morning were committed at the home or Will liam Reeney, 1614 Seaview avenue. and at the homo of Arv- John Jones. e1 Elm okraAE s4 = -
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16

Polly Perritt held a conference y ;th McGraw yesterday. morning. but no Ssanouncement has been made that the T king has sfgued isuy basebau kna not4 ~, :.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16

Berlin, Monday, May 12.---The Im- perial ministry met today to discuss the peace terms, but no positive pro- posals have yet been communicated to the Entente. Practical questions and considerations relating to terri torial sessions which were transmitted to M. Clemenceau. president of the Peace Conference. today by the Ger
Republican farmer., 1919-05-16

The German plenipotentiaries were reported today to be preparing a for mal request that they be allowed to communicate with the Austrian del egates to the peace congress during the negotiations.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-09
GERNlANY'C COAL FAMINE
SITUATION IS REGARDED
DESPERATE AND CRITICAL

Berlin Thursday, Aug. IA commits
sion of employers and workers was ap-
pointed at yesterdays coal conference
of experts from all parts of Germany
to devise means of increasing the pro
duction of coal, so that Germany will
not freeze or starve during the coming
winter. It's first session was held to-
day at the ministry of labor.
The only result of yesterdays con
ference seemed to be the pointing out
that thesituation is desperate. Germany
has succeeded in inducing France to
admit that her demand for 100000
tons of coal annually was physical
impossibiity, but it appears that Ger
many cannot even hope to have enough
coal to meet the country's most urgent
needs.
The people have been warned to pre-
pare for the coming winter, and laymen
rapidly are being converted to the opin'
ion that the government should sacri'
flee some of the national forests. ar
euing that it would be better to en-
croach on part of Germany's potential
capital than to allow freezing and star
vatlon. The idea, however. does not
appear to attract much attention in
government circles.
According to present plans, the first
call for coal will come from the rail
roads. This will assure the transporta'
ton OF food. Industry will come next.
so that credit can be created abroad
by the production of articles of com
merce The people next will be given
coal for heating and cooking purposes.
The prospects for the last class seem
ingly are slim.
At the coal conference yesterday the
Prussian minister of railways announced
that the railways generally had only
sufficient coal for n week or fort
night and that a great restriction In
passenger traffic therefore must be eX-
pected.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-09
NEWPORT-LONE GROVE
RARD-SURFACE RO AD
NEARING COMPLETION

The Lone Grove Newport highway.
now under construction by contract.
with Contractor Cleve Sampley in
charge, will be completed and turned
over to the county by September first
unless unforeseen complications arise.
The grading has all been done and
every available team and truck is now
being utilized hauling gravel for the
hard -surfacing. The teams up to Wed
nesday were compelled to make trips
OF approximately five miles for the
gravel, but a new pit has now been
opened near the work which will great
~ expedite getting gravel on the road.
1t was found eXpedient by the ccm-
missioners to add two miles of road to
the original contract, and all grading
has been finished on this extension.
This extends the highway tSo miles
forth of Newport, into rich farming
community.
After the gravel has been laii a "a
rolled. a heavy rain is all that VIII be
necessary TO complete the job, as the
drags and surfacers will follow every
shower until the road is accepted by
the commissioners under the terms OF
the contract.
Mr.. Sampley says he will exert every
effort to make this one OF the model
roads of Carter county. .
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-08-09
co N N |SS|ON OPENS
PULLMAN FOR ARDMORE
QUESTION WITH ROADS

Erret Dunlap, John Cochran and L.
b. Smith are in receipt of copies of the
letter addressed to the passenger agents
of the Santa Fe and Frisco railways, re;
spectively. relative to n set.out sleep
ing car to be operated between Hugo
and Oklahoma City, via Ardmore, by
Campbell Russell, of the corporation
commission, and asking that the rail
road men set date upon which con
ference upon the matter can be held.
As asked for, the sleeper would leave
Oklahoma City at 1901 a. m, come 10
Ardmore via the Santa Fe, and be set
out here and transferred to the Frisco,
leaving here on the Hugo train at $40
a. IN.
Returning the sleeper would arrive
in Ardmore about 1880 p m. and be set
over to the Santa F'e, to be picked up
by the northbound train which leaves
here at 1890 a. m.
This service is asked by the cham
bers of commerce of Ardmore, Durant
and Hugo, and is receiving the cooper
alton of the attorney generals office.
The copy of the commissioner let
ter to the railway agents follows
oklahoma City, Okla, Aug. ., 1919.
IL. b. Smith, Passenger Agent,
Santa F'e Railway system,
Oklahoma City.
al. w Price, Div. Passenger Agent,
"Frisco Railway Company.
oklahoma City.
Gentlemen:
with reference to informal request
that a set-out sleeping car be operated
between Oklahoma City and Ardmore,
via Hugo, concerning which Mr.. Smiths
letter of July % and Mr.. Prices letter
of July 81 have been given considera-
ton by this commission.
"Will you gentlemen kindly advise
this commission at your earliest con
venience what time it will be convenient
for a conference on this matter, with
this commission?
Yours truly,
CAMPBELL RUSSELL,
Commissioner.