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The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-05-22
XXY HAT I marvel nt now. when
wv recall the days when the
Mnrtinns were speeding

MnrtinnS were speeding
earthward. is our unconccrn. The
skies were peopled with incredible
evil. with unlmngInably repulslve
monsters armed with supcrhuman
weapons. The catastrophe Things
were hurtlIng ON, covetous Of our
gresncr and wurmer planet. and lovers
wandered through English lanes. with
NO thought Of the swift and scorch-
Ing death above their heads.
Through "A telescope. had watched
one Of the colossal squlrts OF fame
on the rim Of the tiny. red planet. II
did not occur to me that these gase-
GUS Jets accompanied the firing Of
mighty gun that had launched ten
huge cylinders Into space. Learning
to ride a bicycle interested me more
than eruptions on Mars. The planet
seemed No remote. Forty million
piles away!
OglIvy. the astronomer. found the
first messenger. He had seen Il fall
Ing and supposed II n wandering mete-
erite, bur It's shape surprised him. II
was cylindrical. fully 80 yards across
the exposed face. II was 80 hot thni
he could not get near II. Then. TO his
utter amazeinent. the top began to un-
screw. There was something In II,
something aliyei Not until then did
he link II with the flashes on Mars.
Late that afternoon I saw the Mnr-
tinn. ] was one OF curious crowd iIf
of sh.. a. "A ELI
on. 4 peered into the black interior
md fancied ] saw shadows stirring.
Then something like a snake wrIggled
into sight. l stood stricken with ter
ror. A round body. about four feet
across. pulled Itself painfully TO the
opening.
1 had expected tO see something
Ike man. fnntnsiic perhaps. hut
two-leeeed. This thing was just an
oily, leaihery body Iegless and arm.
less, with a cinless and noseicss face.
Two great eyes. dark ana luminous,
were mirrors for nm extraordinary
brain. The creature painted ana
heaved, weighed down by the greater
pull Of gravity on earth. An intense
ioathlng came over me. Suddenly, the |
monster toppled over. into the pit.
Then i ran. madly.
From distance watched the Depu. |
tation that went out under a white |
mag. ] saw three flashes Of greenlsh
Hight and darts OF fire leaped from one
to another Of the little figures. Even
as ] saw them touched with death,
did not realize what was happening.
Suddenly ] knew and again ran.
People nearby slept unconcernediy
that night, although the Heat Rays
had set half dozen Villas afiame and
pine trees were red torches. We were
sure that these dangerous invaders
were fatally sluggish. A well-aimed
shell would finish them. And while
we slept the MartIans were method
caIiy rearing those mighty machines
hat were so soon to shatter our neat
lheories about their heIplessness.
rhat night another cylinder fell ana
eight more were driving on.
II was the next night that saw the
'iridlng Martians. Boilers on stills"
heard them called later. l saw them
" flashes of lightning and the glow
u countless fires. clanking machines
w feet high, moving upon three gi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-01-01
Beginning Tomorrow, Friday
The Important Pre-Inventory
Sale of Women's Winter Coats
All of very high order in styling and tailoring
At Substantially Reduced Prices

of uhaye upon ind
this a
much in demandPeah Bloom C Bolivia
Sverone Mixtures Seal Arcdan Lamb
1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-01-01

Coats Formerly $22 so and $25 Now S1S75
Coats. Formerly $35 90 and $3.50 Now $500
Coats Formerly $39 SO and $45 90 Now $3.50
Coats Formerly $45 90 to $500 Now $3.50
Coats. Formerly $50 so $95 co.. Now $500
Coats Formerly $50 so to$85 CO. ........ Now $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-01-01

The remarkable a
liberal very
strictly Snvon
Suede Cloth Velour
Checks and fine quality Veen Each beautifully
warmly nerlined Fourth Floor
Evening journal., 1920-09-28

lected during the war. and this with
out departing from established prin-
ciples Of federal action.
The transition from widespread
price control 10 free markell
transition calling for an the skiiful
treatment which any notable inter-
ference with free contract entails
need not have been left 10 take care
of itself by a virtual policy OF scn-
tle, Or 20 bungling and yac.llaHng
meddling.
The huge unused stocks on essen
tal materials and f0Od-suns. con
tracied for or In the hands OF me
government az the gning OF the ar
mistice, would not have been al'er-
nately impounded and released. after
a long delay, without method or plan.
and In ways That served neither iha
interest OF The producer nor the need
OF The consumer.
Most OF an, wiser and sounder
practices OF postwar financing micll
nave been initiated that would have
saved us from the pressure of ever
Evening journal., 1920-09-28
HARDING PLEADS
/ FOR INDUSTRY
Warns Audience of Dangers
Ahead if Unpreparedness
for Peace Continues
$4,000 CROWD
CHEERS TARIFF

BALTIMORE. Md, Sept. 2s-Sena-
tor Harding came 10 Baltimore yes
terday to deliver the message he has
for the people Of the industrial and
shipping centers Of the Atlantic sea-
board. In the Fifth Regiment Ar
mory, where in 1912 Woodrow vii
son, was nominated and the new
freedom" born. the Republican nom
inee made solemn avowal Of his in
tention TO restore the old order Of the
United Staies-the representative gov
ernmeni Of the constitution.
although Senator Harding spoke al
length and specifically Of the legisla-
tive program ne would have a Hepub-
lican administration fashion for the
maintenance OF merchant marine
and the protection Of Industry. no.
where did he neglect 10 press home
his belief In Americas first duty 90
rid Itself OF "Onc-man government %
only the bOuntoOus resources and
resilient energies Of The nation. he as
serted, had saved the country from
serious difficulties which have arisen
as the result Of the "unconcern and
inoptiiude' with which the Wilson
administration viewed and handled
domf site postwar problems. and
speaking directly 90 his 1900 hos
ers. packed in the drill hall Of the
famous Maryland regiment. and lay
ing particular emphasis upon the
subjects closest TO them. shipninc
and industry, he sounded warning of
greater dangers ahead If deliberate
nnpreparedness for peace" was con
tinucd
The Senator said:
FellOw-Americans: 10 is great
privilege 90 meet this asscmblage
Maryland has a large placesin the
consciousness Of America. Your ciii-
1enship has been Identified with stir
Ing events In our cOuntry's history
1ou are adding richly TO our national
Store OF learning and letters. For
many Of us. The tecming walers and
fruitful shores OF Maryland have Ions
made existence more gracious.
But your city and your Slate have
come 20 stand for sicrner things
America looks upon newly-set stage
Today. The old order has passed
never 10 return The World War ha,
wrought changes as stupendOus ir
the economic intercourse Of nations
'as In their political relations Our
commerce, our trade, our agriculture
our industry. our lnance-all arr
different, In their present phase and To-
the future prospect. because OF thl
war and its aftermath. old contact.
have been broken. now forces have
been aroused. There has been a shift
n vital centers and cities like indi
Evening journal., 1920-09-28

viduals, are facing new opportunities.
and greater responsibilities.
1T needs no effort TO realize how
Baltimore is seeking TO meet this
changed requirement A more in
tense industrial life, a growing popu-
latOn. a larger area. a busy water
frOnt-fOrerunncr OF an expanding
cOmmercc-an alert readiness to en-
gage in business venture and trade
ontcrprise-these are the swift i'm
pressiOns which crowd upon one,
coming as / do for a hurried visit.
much Of what you may hereafter
do will depend as heretofore, on your
selves-on your energy. your enter
prise. your business talent aud your
will depend on the setting within
which your efforts are staged, on the
governmental policies which are 90 be
Initiated. on dthc Administrative prac-
tices which are TO be carried Out-
policies and practices Of the govern
ment at Washington as 10 finance.
taxation, price levels, credit, supply,
business regulations, tariff adiuS-
ments.
Inprrparedness for Peace.
"This is the warrant for my pres
ence here this evening. 10 is TO make
clear 10 you-men and women OF
Maryland-that there are certain
ihinrs-to only a very few Of which
/ shall he able TO refer-upon which,
almost 10 a peculiar degree the we'll
being Of your city and your slate,
and the happinss OF you who live
herein depend and as 10 which there
should be. on the part OF govern
mental authority. prompt, earnest and
sympathetic regard.
Just as at the outbreak Of the war
with the cOuntry's safety at stake
YOU. as great industrial center.
swiftly mobilized your resources OF
men and materials In the nations de-
fence-so since the armisticc you have
wrasiled with lnc task Of beating
swords into plOugh-shares II has been
task made harder and c0sil'cr by
tho uncOncern and eneptitude or gov
ornamental practice. Much as the pres
ent administration has t0 answer for
as 10 its unpreparedness for war
oven moro culpable has been its de-
liherate unpreparedness for peace.
War however prolracted US
length and ruthless its course, must
eventually come TO an end. Wise
craftsmanship will prepare FOR the
inevitable ending before comes
taxing fNNuNfl d~ iN NNN W, I". "
from a wartime 30 a peace-time basis
may be effected at least cost With
Characteristic far-sightedness. Great
Britain appointed committees of re-
construction as far back as t9i6-ac-
iuallv two years before the armls-
lice. az a time when the end Of the
struggle still seemed far Off. Others
of the allies took like measures OF
precaution, with the most favorable
results.
President Rejects Suggestion.
"Onlv in the United Siaies was
there neither provision nor prenar-
alton. Not a plan WAS fashioned. moi
provision was made. hefore-or I'M
Evening journal., 1920-09-28
THE EVENING JOURNAL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER Is, 1920

deed. after-the armlsiicv. 10 bridge
The passing from war 10 peace. This
was no mere oversight. but deliber-
ate avoidance. In september, 1918,
an earnest attempt was made In .he
senate, under Republican sponsor
ship, TO create by concurren. resolu-
ton a Joint congress- lonal commit-
Tee on reconstruction, with ample
mowers OF inquiry and repori En-
cOunterning favorable reception In
Congress. from members OF both par
Ties. the proposal met prompt
Quietus In the Presidents blunt dis
favor Of any form OF congressional
advice or suggestion as TO after-War
policies.
''The result was that the signing Of
the armlsiice ushercd In a Neriiahle
condition Of "saVc who can" In our
economic life. Industry, commerce,
labor. nnance-all were left 20 sirug-
Gle and drift. while the admlnistra-
tion was intent on an unavailne
pursuit OF an international super
government and concerned as 10 do-
nestle affairs only in detached op-
poriunism.
n is entirely within bounds 10 a.
sst mat had there been a carehil
! preparatory survey or the problems
certain 90 present themselves az the
nation demobilized. we should have
I escaped many OF The trials TO which
we have been subjected in The pas
two. years and from the evil pos
sibilities Of which we are even nOw
FAR from free.
ut would have been practicable Ia
have effected. with FAR greater con
s'derateness and FAR less dislocauon
the return OF The four million men
| factories.
"The acute Distress Of housing
shortage. consequent upon the great
! lv hindered building operations FOR
four years. n ght nave been meas.
urably relieved by making syeiemaii-
cally available the information on ihi
subject Of housing construction col
Evening journal., 1920-09-28
ANNOUNCING THE ORGANIZATION or
Il Opens A n Account---Here's the

OF course this gift of 10 will be in the merchandise
and in order to receive the full amount credit
Thrift Club must be spent with us
There better gift than furiture-nd larger or finer
stock TO be found than showing
Among the practical suggestions single pieces
house Period Furniture including Suites and Separate
chen Cabinets Taboret Smoking Library Tablets Easy Chairs
Rockers Columbia Gafonoas Desks any may had by
members the Gift Thrift Club or any day this
Evening journal., 1920-09-28
LI0UID FIRE

A Hquid fire TO tho bedbugs. ants.
reaches and feas Is what the new chemi.
cal discovery really is. although there Is
no danger or no damage 10 be done by
using n 20 your springs, furniture or
clothing. This now chemical Is known
as pcsky Devils Quietus =. ID. y. Costs
800. hut this few cents will have the
mower of Kidding your house Of bcdbugs.
ants. reaches and heas II you purchase
+. u. Q. T.. ID. O. Is used and recon-
mended by the leading Hospitals and
Railroad Companies as the safest and
quickest way Of Kidding the pesky Bed
bugs, ants, reaches.
Special Hospital size S2.5O-makes five
callons-your druggist has 10 or can pro-
cure 10 for you or sent prepaid, either
size. 10 y0ur address. on receipt OF price,
hy the Owl Chemical Co, Ierre Haute.
Ind. The success Of =. ID. Q. has caused
imitators 20 have been prosecuted, ped
diinc an imitation. Genuine T.. u. Q. rs
never neddled. Sold by Eckerd Drug CO.
and \. B. Oanforth Drug store.
Evening journal., 1920-09-28

Of credit restriction and business in
convenience.
None OF this is the wisdom Of
hindsieht. In each parilctJar-and
lne list might be made very much
Continued on rago Twelve.
Evening journal., 1920-09-28

D .gher living costs, from lhe fever
Of business Imitation. from The accu-
mulaaon of burdcneome floating
debt, from the retention OF crudoly-
devised inemcl.nily-adminisiord war
taxes. and from ihe present necessity
Evening journal., 1920-09-28

Many of patrons who familiar with the scarcity really good
furniture making selections for Xmas delivery
We have originated Christmas Gift and Thrift Club
persons to make Xmas selections
THERE ARE JUST IS WEEKS XMAS
BY depoitng with any $1,000 by Xmas
will have right tidy little Of money shopping
AS incentive for you employ this Thrift you
gift of 10 per cent of the you
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
FUTURE PUN | SHMENT"
SUBJECT OF SERM ON
BY DR.. CHAP PELL At
TON Gil rs MEET|N c

Future Punishment" is the subject
of Or. chappells message tonight
at the tabernacle at the corner Of
Broadway and b, northwest.
About fifty women met in the au-
ditorium Of the church last night and
prayed for the meeting The men
gathered in the League room and
held prayer meeting. These meetings
will be held tonight at 7:45 The
preaching service will begin at S15.
DR.. Chappell preached a great mes.
sage last night on Repentance. Mr..
Charles Poulter sang an impressive
solo. There were quite a number OF
visitors in the audience last night.
Go tonight and hear the great mes
sage that is in store for you. Every
one is urged to bring friend with
them.
Services will be held every night.
The public is welcome.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
Mrs. Leach Iievtenan.. Colonel Of
r. e. v

Among the many distinguished Wis
!tors Ardmore has t'.s pleasure OF
entertaining d1riDg tie state reunion
rome perhaps has hal =, many honor
conferred upon her as MrS Frank S.
Leach Of Sedail. Mo-. VINO arrived
last night.
Mrs Leach has many titles. She Is
the only woman in the United States
10 hold q regular t. c. V. commission
and she bears the title OF Lieutenant
Colonel
In addition to being Lieutenant Col
caef M Ie.,h is Assistant Adjutant
g. me r. .'.hona Division, u. c. ":
Ch., o. tho Cavalry, Missouri Dlvi.
sto1 L, e. " Herald Sponsorial Staf;
g.. the II Mississippi Army, U. c.
\. ana .s ring state officer, Miss.
carl D.y. DO. e. d. c.
airs / ae. is true daughter Of
The south ahe is beautiful woman,
w.tn a v.rt charming personality and
men Ill OF these things are considered
together with the real active interest
ne has always taken in the cause Of
i1c cunlelerHcy. one is not surprised
that she has had so many honors
sAuwcred upon her Her father and
grandfather served with distinction in
the war
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
MERCHANTS ARE URGED
TO DECORATE STORES

Decorations in honor OF the
twelfth annual reunion of the
United Confederate Veterans in
this city were noticeable by their
absence this morning 1t Is not
altogether the fault Of the mer.
chants and other business men that
their places OF business are moi
adorned in bunting OF various hues.
Some time ago. me Decoration
Committce contracted with a pro-
fessional decorator to come here
and decorate the stores and build.
ings, but for some reason he failed
to materialize with the result that
what decorating was done began
this morning after the guests be
gan to arrive, and up to noon to-
day was very incomplete.
Dealers in the city have plenty
Of bunting and flags and the com
mittee urges that the business
houses on Main street be decorated
In time for the big parade which
takes place Friday afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
TATE BRADY OF TULSA
DELAYED ON ACCOUNT OF
SONS ILLNESS

SO far nothing has been given out
regarding the program of the Sons
Hon. Tate Brady Of Tulsa, who is
in charge of the program. is delayed
at his home on account of the Sc
rious illness of a son-in-law, and il is
not known whether he can reach Ard.
more in time to hold the regular
meeting or not.
1t was announced that a meeting OF
the Sons would be held Thursday, but
up to the present time no definite an.
nouncement Is made.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
Elks' Dance Tonight

Following the big rehearsal at the
Elks' hall tonight of the cast Of the
Elks' Minstrels. a dance will be held.
Good music will be furnished and every
member is expected to remain II they
desire to enjoy the social event.
The rehearsal will begin promptly
at o'clock and will close at 0
o'clock Everyone is urged to be pres
ent at the hour stated
Everything is rounding up in tip.
top shape" Director Hui states, "and
the pubic can be assured that the
Elks will give them one OF the
fastest, classiest, home talents ever
produced In Ardmore"
The minstrel will be put on next
Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the
palace Theatre.
One Of the most attractive features
OF the affair is the ladies' chorus. The
voices are excellent and the chorus
dancing splendid.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
WATER LINE REPORTED
TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION

Buck Parker, city engineer at the
pump station. when called over the
phone today stated that the water line
to the mountains seems TO be in pretty
good shape and 1t Is conveying to the
city as much water now as it has ever
carried at any previous time
The station is pumping into the city
mains at the rate OF 1000 gallons a
minute and is pumping mountain
water exclusively. At these figures
Ardmore is using practically million
and half gallons each day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
CAPTAIN HARRIS HERE
TO ATTEND REUNION

Capt. j. n Harris, OF Chickasha,
former superintendent Of the soldiers
hcme here, was among the prominent
delegates to the convention today
He was mingling with the old in.
mates Of the home who were all
glad 10 welcome him back to Ard
more. Captain Harris says he is en-
gagged in the oil business and has
hopes Of entering the millionaire class
before many months.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
Bar Silver SIumps

New York, June s.-Bar silver made
another violent decline in the local
market today falling about 10 to S4
cents an ounce. The slump was due
chiefly to cables from London which
reported another severe decline
amounting to about six pence.
The collapse abroad was attributed
to heavy selling for account of East
India and Chinese interests. together
with moderate offerings from continen.
tai Europa
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
DEMOCRACY WILL DECLARE
FOR LEAGUE OF NATION

San Francisco, June "a deciara-
ton in favor of ratification Of the
treaty OF Versailles will be the main
plank in the democratic platform, ac-
cording to Homer s. Cummings. chair
man of the democratic national com
mite, who arrived here late last night
10 prepare for the national conven.
ton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
Eirtllt,ay Party

Mrs. j. ID. Tanner, 223 Sixth avenue,
northwest, entertained in honor of
their little son, j. b. who celebrated
his ninth birthday anniversary.
The house was beautifully decorated
with flowers. carrying out a color
motif of red and white.
Refreshments were served and each
guest was presented with basket
filled with candies
The guests were Mary Lee Towel,
Margaret Duke, Lillian Idel Coffey,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
SERGEANT STAFFORD
RETURNS From VISIT

Sgt. Leslie Stafford, in charge Of
the local army recruiting station. re-
turned to this city yesterday and re-
sumed mis- duties in connection With
army recruiting.
Sergeant Stafford has seen on fur
lougb fos thirty days and has spent
most Of the time visiting friends and
relatives.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
LITTLE DAUGHTER or MIR. AND
MRS. BARRETT DIED TODAY

Mary Joe Barrett, the two and a
half year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. b. Barrett. died at 1:25 O'Clock
parents, 1905 Wolverton street
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow, definite arrangements have
not been made.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
Captain Wilmington Is Improving

A telegram was received late yes
terday afternoon from Miss Jewell
Wilmington who is at Temple Texas
with her father. She reports that Cap
tain Wilmington is improving and the
family Is very hopeful OF his early
and complete recovery.
Accompanying him to the hospita
at Temple we're also Mrs. Wilmington
and Max Wilmington
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09

Kansas City.-A meteor OF enormous
size and intense brillIancy swept over
the southwest falling near Okmulgec
Okla. II was seen by hundreds of per-
sons throughout Missouri, Kansas, Ok
lahoma and parts of Arkansas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
Sponsors and Maids

One Of the special features Of the
reunion is the presence Of such
large number Of sponsors and maids,
who lend grace and charm TO the
occasion.
Those present are Miss Della Miner,
maid, Altus: Miss Ditzler. maid, Al
tus Miss Dorothy Arnot, sponsor
.intlers; Miss Amelis Broach-
maid of honor Tulsa Miss
Dave Martin, maid Of honor, Tulsa;
Miss Dorinda Bruce, sponsor, Tulsa;
Miss Louis Edwards, maid, Oklahoma
City: Miss Leila Hahn. maid, Okla
noma City; Miss Ruby Ingram, spon-
sor, Oklahoma City; Miss Katherine
Hale. sponsor. Pryor; Miss Elizabeth
Gotchen, maid, McAlester; Miss Mol
lie Sawyer. sponsor. McAlester; Miss
Sue Haley, maid, McAlester; Miss
Frye. maid, Salisaw; Miss Jessie Nor
ton, sponsor, Wagoner; Miss Ethel
lizard, sponsor. Ardmore; Miss Paul
inc South. maid. Ardmore; Miss Mar
guerte Smith. maid, Ardmore; Miss
Quincy Mitchell, sponsor. Durant;
Mrs. Tom Duncan, maid, Durant;
Mrs. W. NJ. Hines, matron Of honor.
Durant Miss Leslie Reynolds, spon
sor, Ch.ckasha; Miss Mildred White,
sponsor, Chickasha: Miss Mary Hay
der delegate children of confederacy,
Tulsa
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09

East Hampton, N H.-Burglars
broke into the home OF Enrico Caruso,
the tenor, and escaped with jewelry
valued at $4,000
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09

Fresh water In Wilmington Park
Natatorium. Two complete changes
on Wednesday and Sunday nights. =
Adv. "a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09
Society Personals

Mrs. z. w Adams OF Chandler is
In the city, the guest of her son and
daughter, Mr.. C. F. Adams and Mrs.
r o. Mclean.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-09

Mrs. S. f. Cockrell and children,
Coleman and S. E. Jr., of Tulsa, are
In the city the guests OF relatives
and friends