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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
MANY CANDIDATES
FOR Jobs IN GIFT
Of LEGISLATURE
Congressman elect ThsO. Burton.

The caucus of Democratic mem
bers of the next state house of rep
resentatives, held in Nashville last
week, developed four candidates for
speaker of the house. These candi-
dates seem to be making the race
on their own hook, without any defi-
mite organization behind them.
The candidates are A. l.. Todd, of
Rutherford; Grover Keaton, of Glib
son; Hays Clark, of Hamilton, and
S. r. Bratton, of Obion. They were
all present at the caucus and were
working hard in their own interests.
Candidates for state offices were also
on hand. Four candidates have en-
tered the field for secretary of state.
They are James M. Cox. Of Carthage;
Frank Avent, of Davidson; Lon Nc
Farland, of Wilson. and E. N. Has
ton. of Van Buren,.
The caucus agreed to attend a
Democratic gathering of house mem
bers to be held at the state capitol
on the morning Of Jan. 3. Later, it
was agreed to caucus with the Dem
ocratic senator's to nominate candi-
dates for state offices to be elected
by the legislature.
AhS SOlludIlly Oh the DeInOtTdIlC
members elect to the legislature
seems to preclude any chance which
the Republicans may have had, or
thought they had, to step in and
take charge of the legislature
through the fusion of the Republic
cans with some of the Democratic
members. The Democrats have a
comfortable majority in both houses
and their organization means that
the legislative department of the
state is to remain safely in the hands
of the Democrats.
The race for speaker OF the SEN
ate is developing into a wide-open
affair with no one candidate having
an advantage sufficient to call his
chances even approximately certain.
There are, however, indications Of
accruing support to Lois Bejach,
which makes his friends confident
that he will land the plum.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
Go. P. EXPENDITURES
TOTAL A,O22,5S0

WASHINGTON. Nov, 22.-Cam-
paign expenditures of the Republic
an national committee between June
is and Nov. IS totaled $4,022,5S9.0s,
and receipts amounted to $685.
1914, accordiu gto a final report re-
ceived today by the clerk of the
house of representatives from Fred
w. Upham, treasurer of the commit
tee. The report indicated that the
committee had incurred a deficit of
$3.50, 1885.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
THREE men HOLD UP
PITTSBURGH BANK

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 22.-Three
armed men> shortly before noon to-
day entered a branch of the Metro
politan Trust company, Penn and
Winebiddle avenues, here and escap-
ed with considerable sum of money.
1t is reported. 90
The bandits, it was said, lined the
cashier, James Richards, and two girl
employees with their backs to the wall
and after obtaining a sum of money
escaped In an automobile.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
Western Union
Sues Daniels To
Free Gable Plan

WASHINGTON. Nov. 22.-The
Western Union Telegraph company
applied to the District, OF Columbia
supreme court today for an injunc-
ton 70 restrain Secretary OF the Navy
Daniels from interfering in the con-
structionl OF telegraph cable be-
The Western Union company also
asked the court to require the naval
secretary to instruct subordinate Of
ficials and naval officials to cease
sssaeatening to destroy the cable II
laid. The company. in its petition.
pointed out that the requested in
junction would cover a different cable
line than the Barbados cable, the
laying of which was prevented sew
eral months ago by the sending of
warships to Miami,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
Explosive Survives
Pitched Battle And
Automobile Wreck

ROANOKE, Va, Nov. 22-Through
a hail of bullets and the violent over
turning of the automobile which bore
it, and. its alleged bandit custodians,
potential destruction of city block
or mare, in the form of a quart Of
ntroglycerin passed safely in the bat
tie between police and robber sus-
poets here Friday morning.
Later the explosive was destroyed
by party of visiting explosive ex-
perts. The compound was poured
over a thin chain of excelsior spread
in a field near town and a match
applied. The unconfined liquid
burned like so much oil.
Body of the slain suspect lies uni
Identified and unclaimed at local
morgue and 1t now seems probable
it will be buried in potter's field.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
METHODETS HONOR
BIBLE SCHOOL HEAD
John R. Pepper Directs Sun
day School for Forty Years.

One of the greatest honors ever
conferred upon a Memphis layman
was rendered John R. Pepper at the
First Methodist church Sunday morn
ing when the entire congregation,
of other denomina-
tons and civic organizations, and
two bishops of the Methodist Episco-
pal church, South, Joined in a great
jubilee meeting, concentrating the
completion Of 40 years Of service as
superintendent of the Sunday school.
Seated on-the platform were Bishop
William B. Murran, Bishop James At
kins, Rev. Charles Wesley Webdell,
the pastor; Alfred d. Mason, super
intendent OF the Second Presbyterian
Sunday school: Joseph Newburger,
superintendent of the Sabbath school
of the Jewish temple; G.. T. Fitzhugh.
representing the Chamber of Com
merce; Leslie NJ. Stratton, superin-
tendent of st. Johns Methodist Sun
day school; Mrs. Lady EN- Henning
Fort, Mrs. lone Mathis Adams and
T. M. Salter, each OF whom paid a
tribute to Mr.. Pepper and his work
for Sunday school progress.
These words OF appreciation were
summed up in statement OF Bishop
Atkins: II regard Mr.. Pepper as the
foremost layman that has ever been
produced by the Southern Methodist
church"
Sharing the nonors rendered her
husband Mrs. Pepper was presented
with a sheaf of American beauty
roses. What was announced on the
program as zine Yelled Secret"
proved to be the unwilling and pre-
sentation to the church Of a. fine
portrait of Mr.. Pepper by the Sunday
school. In another notable feature
of the service, 100 children of the pri-
mary department filed past where
Mr.. Pepper was seated and gave him
heaft shaped cards, on each of which
was written a message. He was then
given book in which to file them.
At the close of the service hundreds
in the congregation came forward
and congratulated Mr.. Pepper upon
the great work he has accomplished.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
REV. BLACK HAWK MISSING

Does anyone in Memphis know Or
the whereabouts of the Rev. Black
Hawk or George Rothman? If so,
they are asked in a letter to Mayor
RoRlett Paine to communicate with
All Forest avenue, Des Moines, Ia.
The letter states that the Rev. Black
Hawks friend, the Rev. Red Fox, is
quite i'll, and needs his missing friend.
Especial appeal is made to ministers
Of the gospel to be on the lookout
for Rev Black Hawk.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
Meet To Discuss
Planting Of Trees

A meeting of the Memorial Tree
association is to be held Wednes-
day at RoSell school. The purpose OF
the association, according to Mrs
u. s. Conser, who heads the move
ment, is to encourage the planting
of trees on the school grounds for
the general improvement OF the
grounds and the profit that may be
realized in growing pecan and fruit
trees as well as trees for shade and
Improvement of the school campus
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
One Shot In Rum
Raid Near AsheUiLLe

ASHEVILLE. N. c., Nov. 22.-Ed-
gar Phillips was shot through the
chest, Jake Buckner was arrested
and deputy sheriffs seized an auto
mobile, truck, IL gallons Of whisky.
W turkeys, seven chickens. three
ducks, a dressed hog and 10 bushels
OF beans, as a result of a raid three
miles northwest Of Weaverville, dur
ing which a gun fight took place
between officers and liquor run
nera
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
POET FIGHTS TREATY.
(By the Associated Press

10y the NS6ocIated PFesS,1
FTUME, Nov. 22.-Gabriele dan
nunzio, insurgent commander at
Fiume, declared he was unalterably
opposed to accepting the treaty of
Rapallo, settling the Adriatic dispute
between Italy and Jugo- Slavia, and
that he would continue fighting until
the 'just claims" of italy were met.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
French Settlement
Swept By Fire;D
Dead, Dozen Injured
BY international News Service

10Y lntornatIonal news SERVICE
QUEBEC, Nov. 22.-At least ten
persons, mostly women and children,
are dead and half a dozen others, in
Guiding some firemen, are dying as
a result of a conflagration which
started last night, wiped out a large
section of a French settlement, just
outside of Quebec, causing damage
estimated at more than 100000.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
2 1 THE NEWS sciMITAR.
MethOdists Oppose
Inaugural Ball

CHICAGO, Nov. 22.--Resolu-
tons protesting against the pro-
posed inaugural ball at the state
house when Gov.-elect Len Small
takes office, were passed yester-
day by two Chicago Methodist
Episcopal church. Similar reso-
buttons are to be offered in every
Methodist church In the state. 1t
was said. The resolutions are
based on the fact that Mr.. Small
is a member in good standing OF
the church, which is opposed 20
dancing.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
MAN AND Child BURNED
IN DRESDEN ACCIDENTS

DRESDEN, Tenn, Nov. 22.-Tom
WEIGH, farmer, residing near Ralston
six miles west of here, was painfully
scalded at hog killing at home Of
Will Weldon, neighbor.
WEIGH stumbled and fell against a
Kettle OF boiling water which was
overturned spreading over his back,
and side burning him so badly that
the flesh came off with his clothes
when they were removed.
The 15-year-old child of former
County Register Isham Simpson, re-
siding near Sharon, was almost ia
tally burned Thursday afternoon when
the child fell into an omen fire
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
NEWBERRY ARGUMENTS
SET FOR JANUARY 3

WASHINGTON. Nov, 22.-The su-
preme court today advanced to next
January three arguments in the case
of Senator Truman Newberry Of
Michigan and others convicted of vio-
lation Of the corrupt practices act,
limiting campaign expenditures.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
HOLD YOUTH FOR
KILLING TWO BOYS

GAFFNEY, S. c., Nov. 22.-Frank
and Floyd Kirby, six and eight years
old, whose mutilated bodies were
found in Blue Branch creek, six miles
from here, late Saturday, came to
their deaths at the hands of Roy
Henderson, 16, according to the YER
dict of the coroner's jury
Henderson was arrested Mt Butler,
in this county, and is in the Chero-
kee county Jail.
Henderson is alleged to have en-
ticed the children from their home
to go hunting. When near the creek
in which the bodies were found, it is
charged, he shot the smaller boy and
beat the older boy over the head with
his gun. after which he threw tho
bodies into the stream.
Bry's has secured several hundred
thanksgiving turkeys at price. See
Tuesdays papers. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
SEVEN DIE IN RIOT.

(By international News Serviee.)
ROME, Nov. p22.--Seyen persons
were killed during riots that broke
out at a meeting Of the municipal
council at Bologna, according to
dispatch.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
ALE EE-SERVICE
men WILL AGREE
! i TO THIS REPORT
speCtor General Makes
s so.5sll..ltatement of Army Short
s innings to Secretary of
herein. sag3F
sUesT.-

mo-, J., eG1INGToN, Nov. 22.-Imme-
N.7Oi mission of the present method
NoTtsing Of surplus government
II yod hA prevent spectators from
PAP paper, Caa,ut.Aefal property from one de-
Nm ana Aahd reselling to another
-------the government at q hlgher
Recommended in the an
TysTsF OF Maj Gen. ]. L. Cham
sspeetor- general of the
of war. The
PAUL BLOCK; the proposed action Is
tstive, % Madi recent investigation
Century Building that one department
ing Boston. krment sold surplus CO.
---- n ton to civilian who
sold the same cement
SnooL { the war department
Among the msrIazing at the Military
phenomena in thest Point. Gen. Cham
Il while the practice
hothing perhaps asn entirely eliminated
as the rapid and sorable progress has
at end.
Ve'ufne OF what ne hospital facilities
OF better hame'g. Ga. is voiced in
Book after book Is equipment being
the photography air entirely made
In volume Prof. Ell
Almost everyone 10 cnecA auuse
Of the messages rec
Lodge and Sir Authorizations Of thu in
the other world-thnclude:
bodied spirits. TIL regard to promises
gentlemen, the one articularly with re-
hence in science, aiarnly eoucatloIla
nr,.,,ro ,,,,,u 49, If that all pre-en-
- - may be fully COM
Ns an I'M insure re,. them . Fits.
these gentlemen to Oh cNiiiah lnstrue-
been noteworthy, oie,ht,o a,,o,,,o- ma
HfeHS very sintisted men, a change
Others have bee collar of the service
nary people who CO care in seeing that
personal noteworAs one new, well-fit-
their deliverances
There has alwii "'
"oIiu negan' c. of temporary build
hear something fnanent structures at
gone before. and camps.
future life or n j of air service units
What MO all = Jible. and replacement
:, n.,nt,.~ - ployes in this branch
" poihtihs personnel.
that of the billio suitable headgear for
not one has rete tropics.
he has found il the property accounta-
he fares on II.
autbentic mass progress Is being made
-. lip army morale after the
io'n any oepfncident to demobilza-
those VINO are emergency forces, the re-
Spook literand discipline has greatly
to supply thlue to the eradication OF
who had beeory conditions,
war and wh bill of health is given the
.,,.a..~..,, Germany. with the excep-
erepitN and
spirit, was ons in the army TRANSPORT
of France, the Pacific are described
needed an factory" but in the Atlantic
Ma NJ NJ Ice is far from satisfactory"
~ brit states. \
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
WILSON AGAIN CAN
WALK WITHOUT CANE

WASHINGTON. Nov. zo.-Presi-
dent Wilson Is now able to walk
about the White House without even
the aid Of a cane, IT is asserted
officially. He uses his wheel chair
only for the purpose OF an occasional
relaxation II was said.
White House officers declared that
the presidents health had 30 far I'M
proYad as to make it possible for
him to address congress in person
when 1t convenes next month, but
that Mr.. Wilson had as yet made no
definite plans to do so.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22
Rise. Fan,

The Mississippi will be stationary to
falling in this district during the next
two or three days
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-22

Bry's has secured several hundred
Thanksgiving turkeys at price. See
Tuesdays papers. adv,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-08
LIEUT.. COL. ROOSEVELT RE
SIGNS FROM MARINE CORPS

Washington, d. c., July S.-Lieut
Col. Henry Latrobe Roosevelt has
resigned his commission in the marine
corps to accept an important executive
position with an oil concern in the
Oklahoma field. Colonel Roosevelt is
a cousin of the former President Theo-
dore Roosevelt and also of Assistant
Secretary Franklin d. Roosevelt of the
Navy Department. Like his distin-
guished kinsmen he was known to
the Marine corps as Teddy. He en-
tered the corps in December, 1893,
after having served as a naval cadet
at sea in the Spanish-American war.
and was in charge of the construc-
ton Of the cantonment at Quantico,
Va, in the world war, and served
there as post quartermaster. His serv-
ice in the corps comprised duty in ths'
Philippines, Panama, Cuba and Haiti.
In August, 1914, he was ordered to
France and attached to the American
embassy in connection with the relier
of American citizens who were caught
in the web Of the wars sudden out
break.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-08
cox ROOSEVELT CLUB.
FOR AFTER co UNITY.
WILL Be OR GA \ IZED.
IN ARDMORE SATU RDAY.

j. b. Champion got busy with the
telephone yesterday afternoon ana
called to nearly every voting precinct
in Carter county, asking that repre-
sentatves assemble at the Carter
county court house Saturday after
noon at o'clock for the purpose
Of organizing a Cox and Roosevelt
club, and every one he was in com
munication with agreed to be pres.
ent and bring a delegation with him.
Mr.. Champion stated that II was
the purpose Of local democrats to
have large club in Garter county
to take an active part in the cam.
paign and for that reason wants as
many charter members as possible 10
start the movement going.
Officers will be selected at the meet
ing and plans made for the conduct
OF the campaign in this county.
1.-THE nomination made at San Fran.
cisco struck a popular chord in this
locality" said MIR. Champion, "and l
see no reason why We should not
have one of the strongest Cox ana
Roosevelt organizations in the sta4s.
see organizations have already
sprung up all over the country, ana
l predict that the democratic ticket
will win an overwhelming victory at
the polls in November"
Ardmore had the distinction of or,
ganizing the first Wilson for Pres,
ident" club in the United States, after
his nomination at Baltimore 1t was
organized by Bob Gillian the night the
returns were telegraphed here, and the
club was factor in piling up an
unprecedented vote for the nominee
in Carter county. With this object in
view the Cox and Roosevelt Or
ganization will dig into the hign-
ways and byways and get out every
vote possible in November, not only
to give the democratic nominee an
overwhelming majority in this coun-
ty, but to determine just what the
voting strength Of the county really
is.
Mr.. Champion and his associates ex,
pect every loyal democrat to be pres
ent at the meeting Saturday afternoon
at o'clock. organize a live club, ana
begin the campaign in earnest for the
success Of the party at the polls in
November.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-08
SULPHUR
Papers on sale at

B. r. Rawlins of Okmulgee was
here to spend the 4th with his daugn-
ter, Mrs. Ed Welch and to bring home
his two grandchildren who had been
visiting them for some time. 1t looked
like old times to see Bruce at the
odd Fellows association, milling arouno
and shaking hands with his many
friends.
J. r. Montgomery and family have
moved to Francis, where Mr.. Mont
gomery has a position with the Frisco
railroad in the Francis offices.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. c. Harbert of Ada
spent the weekend visiting their
daughter, Mrs c. S. Smith and family.
Miss Ruby Gay of Ada was the
weekend guest of Miss Ruth Estes.
Miss Grace Vanmeter, who is at
tending the Ada normal, spent the
weekend and 4th with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S, w. Vanmeter in this
city.
Miss Lois Slower, who is attend
ing the Ada normal spent the 4th
holidays with friends in Caddo.
Mrs. A c. Floyd spent the weekend
with Mr. and Mrs. J. i. Floyd,
Superintendent Floyd is completing
his Masters Degree work at the state
university this summer
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Barnett spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. w. W.
Hamilton, returning to their home
in Wilson Monday.
David Jones Blattner, son Of Super
intendent and Mrs. j. W. Blattner,
arrived home this week from the
University. OF Wisconsin where he has
been pursuing post graduate work.
de took an engineering course a few
years ago and is now finishing off
with political economy and business
management, and has already refused
several flattering offers back east. He
is considering an opening offered him
with the General Electric Co.
Mrs. Cunningham, who motored up
to Sulphur with her sons, Jess and
Robert, returned over the Santa Fe
to her home in Gainesville Tuesday
after visiting in Sulphur a few days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
ESTATE-GUARDIAN y

In the matter Of the guardianship
Of Opal Delana Rexroat, a minor.
Notice is hereby given in pursuance
of an order Of the county court of
the county of Carter, state of Okla
horna, made the 22nd day Of June,
1920, the undersigned guardian Of the
estate of Opal Delana Rexroat viii
sell at public sale to the highest bid.
der. subject to confirmation by said
court on Thursday the 9Th day of
July. 1920, at 10 O'Clock, a. m, at
the front door Of the courthouse, Ard
more, Oklahoma, all the right, title
and interest of said Opal Delana Rex.
roat, minor, in and to the following
described real estate situate in Carter
county state Of Oklahoma, to.wit:
An undivided one-half interest in
and to the Southwest Quarter of
Northwest Quarter Of Northwest
Quarter Of Section Is, Township
South. Range 2 West.
Said real estate will be sold on the
following terms and conditions, to-
wit: Cash.
Dated the 22nd day of June, 1920.
u. r. REXROAT,
Guardian
(Pubtished in Daily Ar1norefte.
Thursday, June "a. July /, s, and
15. 1s20).
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-08
OKLAHOMA CROPS IN
GOOD CONDITION As
REPORTED BY BUREAU

oklahoma City, July S.-"The con-
dition of corn continues good to ex-
cellent generally; but much of the
crop will need rain in the near future
Grain sorghums, broom corn, pea
nuts and sweet potatoes made good
progress and are mostly good to ex-
cellent prospects.
The second stand of alfalfa has
been cut and cured under favorable
weather conditions, the yield and quail
ity of hay being good. Pastures are
still good, but are needing rain gen
orally.
1T was a good week for cotton and
the crop improved. The condition
now ranges from good to excellent.
Some of the early planted is bloom
ing, but the bulk of the crop is still
late. Weevil are reported in scatter
ed localities, but are not very numer-
Gus and have as yet caused Slight
damage. Chinch bugs are injuriously
affecting corn, kafir and cane In
many localities, in the northeast por-
ton of the state"
llt Ol NOAbAsAShsS ASi S'~
week in the cotton region, compiled
at Washington and made public at
the weather bureau here, says:
Generally seasonable to moderately
high temperatures and light to mod
crate rains caused satisfactory to ex-
cellent progress Of the cotton crop in
practically all sections Of the cotton
belt, the high temperatures being
especially favorable in the northeast
portion.
Cotton made very good to excellent
progress in Arkansas, while the ad'
vance Of the crop was mostly excel
lent in Oklahoma and Texas. Cotton
is still somewhat backward in most
sections but is we'll cultivated and
fruiting very nicely. Weevil con
tinue serious in many sections, but
the damage so far has been mostly
slight"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-08
A MAN WITHOUT A PARTY
LIKE MAN WITHOUT COUNTRY

Claremore, Okla, July S.-Speaking
to a large enthusiastic crowd which
included many women and farmers,
here this afternoon, Scott Ferris
evoked cheers and continuous applause
when he reviewed his own record
during IA years in congress and con-
trasted it with his opponents anti
American attitude during the war.
my opponent is a man without a
party" Ferris declared. AS so well
stated in the Bartlesville Examiner
editorial recently, he is the only man
qualified to appeal for support to the
radicals, anti-Administratjon elements
and all brands Of socialists.
MY opponent not only deserted his
country during its hour of stress but
of stress buet adadwwww
he deserted his party during the war
and since"
Ferris speaks tonight at Pryor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-08
CON M|TTEE Of 48
FLIRTING LAFOLLETTE

Chicago, July S.-Amos Pinchot OF
New York, member of the commit
tee of as, which meets here Satur-
day in national convention, left
today for Madison, Wis, to confer
with Senator LaFollette, who is men,
toned at headquarters here Of the
committee of 4S, as one of the lead
ing candidates for third party
presidential nomination. Senator La
Toilette has just returned home after
an operation at Rochester, Mimi.
Frank p. Walsh of Kansas City
former chairman of the industrial rela-
tions committee, and later Of the war
labor board, is also mentioned as a
probable candidate.
Delegates from 12 states, had ar
rived early today for the conven-
ton.