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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28

London, Feb. 27.-Princess Pa
tricia of Connaught and Command
er Alexander Il. NJ. Ramsay K.
n, were married at Westminster
Abbey at noon today. No other
social event since the outbreak OF
the war has created such public in
terest, Crowds assembled early in
the day along the route over which
the princess drove with her father,
the Duke of Connaught, from St.
James palace to Westminster ABB
hey about which throngs waited
patiently for glimpse OF the popu-
lar bride.
The ceremony was performed by
archbishop OF Canterbury, assist
ed by the dean of Westminster and
other noted ecclesiastics, in the
presence OF King George and
Queen Mary and a great assem-
blage of members OF the royal fam
ily distinguished officials Of the
British and foreign governments
and friends and visitors from
abroad. Ambassador and Mrs
John w. Davis were present. The
Prince OF Wales made special
visit from the continent to attend
the ceremony.
In the fashionable audience in
the great nave Of the abbey seats
were found for a number of the
many friends of the princess
among the plain people and also
representatives of charitable or
ganizations in which she was inter
ested. The abbey was not decor
atcd the princess asking that no
attempt be made to supplement
with flowers the classic beauty OF
the ancient edifice.
The bride entered the abbey by
the west door, which is used only
on occasions of Importance. Her
gown was made of white brocaded
lovers knots. She carried a bou-
quet presented by the princess
Pat Canadian regiment and tied
with the regimental colors.
The bride was given away by
her father. During the service, the
choir sang the sixty-seventh
Psalm, the hymn 90 Perfect Love- -
and the anthem, "Who Is Like I'm
to Thee, o Lord?' After the cere-
mony, the register was signed in
the chapel of Edward the Comics
sor. Then as the bridal couple pro-
ceeded toward the door, the Men
deIssohn wedding march was play
ed. A procession OF the royal fam
lily and peers and peeresses follow
ed, led by the Duke of Connaught
and Queen Mary, King George and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
NEW YORK LABOR IS
STRONG IN SUPPORT OF
LEAGUE OF NATIONS

New York, Feb. 27.-The organ
ization committee of the American
labor party Of New York made pub
lie today a resolution supporting
the proposal for league of nations
and recommending endorsement of
the plan, together with President
Wilson's fourteen points" by the
Central Federated Union of New
York, the Brooklyn Central Labor
Union and the Women's Trade
Union League.
The committee called attention
to the activities of "the bitterest
enemies OF organized labor in con-
Quoting a vigorous campaign against
the principle Of the League OF Ma
TONS
The resolutions express confident
hope that the plan now being con-
sidcred will be extended to include
real sclf-determination in Ireland
as we'll as in all other disputed terri
tory"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
HOW LONG SHOULD
A YOUNG COUPLE
REMAIN TOGETHER?

Chicago, Feb. N.-Deans of
women's colleges throughout
the country, who have many
delicate and complicated prob
lens in their daily work, held
a sectional meeting today at
Northwestern University, a.
which $50 deans were present.
The meeting was executive.
Under what conditions and
how long should a young couple
be allowed to remain together
was the general subject under
discussion. The Suh-topics of
the discussion were:
How long together among the
palms of the ballroom?
When motoring in the coun-
try?
When strolling through the
woods?
To and from theaters?
The question also was brought
up whether young men and
women should be allowed to
dine together at restaurants,
and whether young women
should so into public places to
eat.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
Arrivals of Troops
And Sailings From
Points In Europe

Washington, Feb. 27,-Forty-s six
officers and 1000 men, comprising
the headquarters Of the First and
Third battalions of the 34Sth in
fantry, the headquarters company
supply company, sanitary detach-
ment and Companies A, B. c, d.
Z, F and | have sailed from Bor-
deaux and will arrive at New York
about March s, the war department
announced today. The troops are
units of the S7th division, composed
of men from Louisiana, Arkansa:
and Mississippi.
New York, Feb. H.-The trans
ports Wilhelmina, Llua and Caser-
ia arrived today from French port:
with 1896 veterans of the Ameri-
can expeditionary forces.
Among the passengers on the
Wilhelmina was Private Robert w
Loudon of Albuquerque, N. M.
who claims the distinction of being
the oldest enlisted man in the
army. He is sixty years old and
wears two wound stripes for in
juries received in the Argonne
forest fighting. Loudon says hi
enlisted in the army shortly after
the outbreak of the war by giving
his age as mot quite 40 years" He
has three sons in the service.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
FREE STATE OF SAXONY"
ELECTS PRESIDENT AND
TWO VICE-PRESIDENTS

Basle, Switzerland, Feb. 27.-The
new chamber OF deputies of the
free state of Saxony" met Tues
day and elected Julius Frassdorf, a
majority socialist as president, ac-
cording to dispatch from Dres-
den. DR.. Diestel, a German demo-
crat, was named first vice presi-
dent, and Deputy Lipinsky, an in
dependent socialist, second vice
president.
Julius Frassdorf formerly was
vice president of the chamber OF
deputies OF Saxony. He has been
4 prominent labor leader and serv-
ed in the reichstag from 1908 to
1906.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
TWO OFFICERS SLAIN
IN LOUISIANA FIGHT
WITH MOONSH|NE MEN

Fort Payne, La, Feb. 27.-Bel-
ton Little, chief OF police of Payne,
and Arnold Scott, deputy sheriff,
are dead and Sheriff Chitwood Of
DeKalb county is seriously wound
ed as a result of an exchange Of
shots last night with Harry and
Richard Blcvens, brothers, at their
home on Nand Mountain, thirty
miles from this city.
The shooting resulted when the
officers appeared at the Blevcns
home to arrest the men on a charge
of illicit distilling.
Both Of the Blevens brothers
also were wounded and later we're
captured. They were brought to
Fort Payne today and placed in jail.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
LIEUT.. KINGDOM GOULD
COMMENDED FOR SERVICE

New York, Feb. H.--Lieut. King
don Gould, son OF George j. Gould,
has been especially commended by
Maj. Gen. Joseph f. Kuhn for his
efficient work as an observation Of
6cer during the fighting in the Ar
gonne forest and in the operations
against Montfaucon during the last
FIVE days of the war, it was an
nounced TODAY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
RESERVE CORPS NURSE
GETS FIRST D. S. MEDAL
AWARDED TO A WOMAN

Washington, Feb. H.-The first
woman to win the American army's
distinguished service medal is Miss
Beatrice Macdonald of the reserve
nurse corps, who was seriously
wounded while remaining at her
post with wounded men at a British
casualty station during a German
night raid. Secretary Baker in
vited her to the war department to-
day to receive the decoration with
formal ceremony,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
WILSON AND TAFT TO
SPEAK IN NEW YORK
FROM SAME PLATFORM

Washington, Feb. 2.-President
Wilson today accepted an invitation
to speak in New York next Tuesday
night, on the eve of his sailing again
for France.
Former President Taft is expect
ed to be a special speaker at the
same meeting, which will be held
under the auspices OF non-partiSan
committee of representatives of va
rious societies advocating formation
of a league of nations.
President Wilson is said to be
very eager to have Mr.. Taft on the
program with him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
SUNDAY BASEBALL
REFERENDUM BILL
IN ARKANSAS DIES

Little Rock. Ark, Feb. 27.-The
lower house Of the Arkansas legis-
lature last night postponed indeh-
nitely a bill which would have per-
mittcd referendum elections in Little
Rock, Hot Springs and Fort Smith
on the question OF Sunday baseball,
The vote on the motion to post
pone indefinitely was So to 20.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
$4,000 900 BOND ISSUE
FOR N. o. INDUSTRIAL
CANAL is AUTHORIZED

New Orleans, Feb. 27.-An $8,-
100000 bond issue, $6,000,000 to be
used in completing the industrial
canal and 100000 to be applied
to the construction of coal storage
and loading facilities and in making
additions to the cotton warehouse,
has been authorized by the board
of port commissioners of New Or
leans, it was announced today.
The issue is in addition to $S,000,-
900 recently authorized to finance
the industrial canal project now un-
der way.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
French Consul at K. c. Dies.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 27.-Emie
S. Brus, for twenty years French
consul for Kansas and western Mis-
souri,, with headquarters here, died
today following an illness of several
weeks. lie is survived by his widow,
son who is with the American
expeditionary force in France, and
two daughters.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
Halifax Wants Big Fight.

Halifax, N. s., Feb. "a group
of local business men has invited
Promoter Tex Rickard to consider
Halifax as the scene of the Willard
Dempsey heavyweight championship
fight. A telegram to Rickard, sent
by the Halifax Herald in behalf Of
the business men, points out that
the laws Of Nova Scotia permit
ffteen-round decision bouts and en-
phasizes the accessibility of Halifax.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
Weather Forecast

Ardmore and southern Okla
houa: Tonight and Friday
cloudy; probably rain or snow;
warmer tonight in east portion,
cooler Friday in west portion.
East Texas: Tonight increas.
ing cloudiness, warmer; Friday
cloudy.
West Texas: Tonight and Fri
day cloudy, probably rain or snow
in north portion; warmer to-
night in southeast portion, cold
er Friday except in southeast
portion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
Hot Off the Wire

Boston, Feb. 27.-Thc three-mast-
ed British auxiliary schooner Avi-
ator which left here Feb. 5 for St.
Johns, N. F., is breaking up on the
rocky coast of New Foundland near
Lawrence, about 200 miles from her
destination, according to word re-
ceived here today. The schooner
ran aground Tuesday in a rough
sea. The crew was saved.
Berlin, Tuesday, Feb 25.-Herr
Hoffman,, Bavarian leader of the
majority socialists, is 4 complete
nervous wreck and is in retirement,
according to a dispatch from Mu-
Mich. Major-General Cares, minis
terial councillor, who was wounded
during Fridays riot in the Bava-
rian diet, has died of his injury, it
is said.
London, Feb. 26.-The Russian
soviet government, says a wireless
dispatch, is instituting a system of
registration preparatory to enforc-
ing the principle of compulsory
work for all.
Paris, Feb. 27.-Louis L. Klotz,
minister of finance, will tell the
senate committees on finance and
foreign relations this afternoon, it
is understood by the Matin, that he
has no intention of imposing taxes
upon the French if he can obtain
maximum reparations due from the
enemy. French negotiators contin-
ue most vigorous efforts to attain
this end, the newspaper says.
London, Feb, 27.-Dr. Wilhelm
Muehlon, former director of the
Krupp works, has arrived at Mum
ich and is negotiating with socialist
leaders there with a view to form
ing a new Bavarian cabinet, accord
ing to Berlin dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company.
Berlin, Wednesday, Feb. 26.-The
government has sent an ample force
of troops to Halle, Saxony, to re-
store order and normal conditions.
The commanding officers have been
directed to quell disorders in the
stcrnest manner. The troops are
expected to arrive in Halle this af-
tcrnoon.
Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 26.--Rev.
Patrick J. Hayes, titular bishop of
Tecasta, has been designated as met
ropolitan of the arch diocese OF New
York by Pope Benedict Rev. Al
bert Baeger of James, N. NJ, has
been named metropolitan of the
arch diocese Of Santa Fe.
Paris, Feb. 26.-The strike of em-
ployes of slaughter-houses here has
been declared off.
Copenhagen, Feb. 26.-A dispatch
received here from Mannheim by
way of Berlin says; after two days
negotiations, the majority and inde-
pendent socialists agreed to rescind
the proclamation of the soviet re-
public and to abolish martial law
The independent communists con-
sented to evacuate public buildings
and surrender their arms. They
are being guaranteed immunity"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
Oil-Land Bill to Senate

Washington, Feb, 27,-The house
today adopted the conference re-
port on the oil-land leasing bill and
sent it to the senate for final ac-
ton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28

Queen Mother Alexandria and for
mer King Manuel of Portugal and
his wife who formerly was Prin-
cess Augustine Victoria Of Iloh-
enzollern.
A guard OF honor of the "Prin-
cess Pat regiment was stationed
at the door, sharing honors with
seamen from II. M. S, George Y.
Court mourning over the death
of Prince John was waived for the
occasion, and the elegant gown.
of the ladies festival air to the
assemblage. The wedding pres
ents, which still are arriving, mum
Der nearly 700 and range from
homely market baskets to priceless
diamonds.
Princess Patricia presented Com
mandcr Ramsay with a bust OF her
self, while his gift to the bride wa.
a Chinese lacquered cabinet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
WILSON ON FOOT
LEADS PARADE IN
SOLDIERS HONOR
PRESIDENT WALKS A MILE
AND HALF CARRYING
A BIG FLAG.
REVIEWS HERO VETERANS
District OF Columbia Troops Home
From France Share Enthusiastic
Reception Accorded Chief Exec
utive-Captive Sausage" Escapes
and Gives Crowd Some Concern.

Washington, Feb. H.-Washing'
ton gave President Wilson its for
nal welcome home today by turning
out in thousands to cheer parade
down Pennsylvania avenue, headed
by the president, in honor OF the
homecoming soldiers OF the capi-
tai.
Marching with swinging stride
the president took the lead as the
procession started from Peace Mon,
ument at the capitol grounds. Army
airplanes and dirigibles hovered
overhead.
It was the presidents first pub
lie appearance here since his return
from France. He was given an
enthusiastic greeting by the crowds
lining the broad avenue as he
marched behind the marine band
shouldering a big flag and escorted
by a committee of citizens.
The line began to move promptly
at o'clock, and IS minutes later
Mr.. Wilson had marched nearly ;
mile and half and was taking hi!
seat with Mrs. Wilson in review
ing stand before the White House
-Four hundred wounded soldiers
and sailors, occupying a place OF
honor across the avenue from the
president, removed their hats in
lieu of a salute as he passed. A
big army dirigible, No. 5, startled
everybody by flying low over the
heads of marchers and spectators
Rising above the capitol, an army
captive sausage balloon broke from
its moorings, swept over the city
and landed nine miles away without
its pilot. Lieut.. G. H, McMilland
the pilot, is believed to have jumpeC
in his parachute.
The parade was over at Sis p
m. Leaving the stand with Mrs
Wilson the president walked
through an applauding throng back
to the White House and prepared
to go to the capitol for Legislative
conferences.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28

Interest in this wedding is en-
hanced by the fact that Princess
Pat" regarded as the most beau
tiful OF all European princesses,
elected to wed a man not of the
royal blood. Commander Ramsay
of the royal navy is brother OF
the Earl OF Dalhousie. The prin-
cess is said to have refused the
hand of King Alfonso of Spain,
who finally married Princess Vic
toria OF England She also is said
to have replied "No, no." most en-
phatically to former King Man
uel of Portuga, who compromised
later on Hohenzollern princess.
Various other suitors got the mega
tive response from Princess Pat
before Mr.. Ramsay won her al
firmative.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28

Washington, Feb. H. Two
hours of conferences with mem
bers of congress on the legislative
situation were arranged today with
President Wilson. He planned to
be in his office at the capitol from
$50 to $3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
THRE

Nights
who
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able
sufe
which
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28

Not Too Small :or Large Business
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28

London, Feb. 26.-The Russian
soviet government, says wireless
dispatch. is insttuting a system OF
registration preparatory to enforc-
ing the principle of compulsory
work for all.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28
We Can Help You Help Yourself

GUARANTY STATE BANK
of Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-28

London, Feb. 27.-Dr. Wilhelm
Muehlon, former director of the
Krupp works, has arrived at Mum
ich and is negotiating with socialist
leaders there with a view to form
ing new Bavarian cabinet, accord
ing to Berlin dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-08-28
Fair Mount News.

We are having nice cool weather
now but not much rain.
! c. M, Rapp and family enjoyed
watermelon at the i. c. Vogt, Jr.,
home Saturday night.
Grandma Rapp, of Appleton City,
who spent the past week with her
SON, Nick Rapp and family and 9TH
ers, returned home Saturday.
Fred Dietrich and family of Me-
braska arrived last Tuesday to visit
with their uncle Herman Leiner and
family and others.
c. M. and Frank Rapp and Fred
Dietrich and families visited Wednes-
day night with Nick Rapp and FAM
lily.
Mrs. c. NJ. Rapp, Mrs. Nick Rapp
and Grandma Rapp and Fred Diet
richs spent last Wednesday after
noon at the Frank Rapp home.
Hilda Rapp worked tor Mrs.
Heinke last week..
Len Vogt and family are rejoicing
over a new SON born August 22nd..
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Vogt, Jr., and
son, Alvin. dined Sunday with her
parents, c. M. Rapp and family.
Albert Fischer, Johnnie Marquardt,
Charley Bracher and families and
Mrs. Louisa Fischer were Ell Dorado
visitors Sunday.
Miss Elsie Bracher spent Sunday
afternoon with her friend, Miss Lydia
Rapp.
Frank Rapp and part of his family
spent Sunday afternoon at the Her
man Lindenman home.
Threshing is nearly over in this vi
cinity. Silo filling will be next.
Mrs. Lewis Fleischer and Mrs.
Clarence Bearce and Miss Lydia
Rapp helped cook for threshers at
the Henry Fleischer home Friday.
Mrs. John Seider and son, Mickle,
and Martin Rapp and family visited
Sunday with Nick Rapp and family.
There were some land buyers
around here last week from Lafay-
ette county and we understand they
bought, which we are very glad to
hear. 4
BLUE BELL.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-08-28
Harve Johnson Appointed School
Attendance Officer.

In compliance with the new COM
pulsory school attendance law which
provides that the county superintend-
ent of schools shall appoint county
attendance officer, County Superin.
tendent of Schools A. c. Moreland
has appointed former Sheriff Harve
Johnson to that position.
The new attendance law provides
that all children between the ages OF
? and ID years shall attend school
during the entire term and all be-
tween ID and IS shall attend school
regularly unless they have regular
employment for at least six hours per
day. A child may be excused from
the provisions of the law should it be
physically or mentally unfit or If it
has finished the common school
course and has a diploma as proof,
The attendance officer has the au--
thority to see that the provisions OF
the law are enforced and for his SER
vices shall receive four dollars pet
day.
Mr.. Johnson, who has served Bates
county as sheriff is we'll qualified to
perform the duties of the office and
1t is to be hoped that there will be
fewer children, who should be in
school, spending their time loafing
around the streets.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-08-28
County Sunday School Association
Meets at Amsterdam.

A well attended meeting of the
Bates County School Association
was held at Amsterdam Wednesday
aud Thursday Of last week. Nearly
all Of the Butler Sunday schools had
elected one or more representatives
and on their return they report an in
tecesting and profitable session and
spkak 10 the hifAest terms of the
Amsterdam folks as entertainers.
The following officers were elected:
G. A., Sundefwirth. Rockville, presi-
dent: F. F. Archer, Amsterdam. VICE
president; Niss Clara Sunderwirth.
Rockville. secretary; Miss Ora
.Thompson, Butler treasurer; Chill
drenrs Division, Miss Nina L. Cul-
yer. Butler, SUPERINTENDENT; Young
People'a Misc Pearl Walker, super
intendent; adult and home, Mn.
Naggis Poffenbafger, Butler, super
intendeat; management. Miss, Pearl
Kemper, Rockville, superintendent.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-08-28
c. z, Allen Dead ct Jacksonville.

Harrisonville, Mo-, Aug. a.
Charles E. Allen, . well known citi-
zen of Harrisonvilfe snd Cass County
for twenty-one years, died at his
home here ealy this morning, after m
illness of five months. He was pres
ident and former cashier Of the Cit
liens National Bank of Harrison
vile. For the last twenty-five years
he had been secretary of the Cass
County Sunday School Association
and was well known in religious
circles throughout Missouri. He was
born IN St. Louis, July 6. 1854, being
the eldest son of the late L. L. Allen,
of Pierce City. Mo.