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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-29
DOldrltr1 of 20 Years Ends
When Private Coach of Late
p. L. Cable Is Sold By Heirs

For many years q life Of vast &C
tivity and travel, from the hot
plains Of Texas to the quiet corn
fields of Iowa, from the western
Rockies to the eastern metropolises
and back again to home in the
middle west.
Then in dull contrast to the
gypsy life Of wandering, a long per-
iod of solitary confinement in
close shut building, with hardly
visitor intruding on the gloom.
And now again the light of day,
and restoration to the world Of peo-
pie.
But these three paragraphs brief
ly recount, not the pathetic history
of an erring mortal, but only the
story OF a private palace railway
coach, which is unappreciative of
the fact that, in spite of some Of
the decrepitudes of age, it has been
recognized for its true worth and
brought back from oblivion, to play
useful part in a realm of adven-
ture and activity.
sa.e. Private Cable Coach. .
Recently the one time private
coach Of the late p. l.. Cable, for
mer director of railroads, was TAX
en- out from the shed in the rear of
the Ben T. Cable residence. and
transferred to the management of
the new owners, John A. Russell
and J. J. Russell, Jr., owners of the
Russell brothers carnival, now
showing in Moline.
On the death of Mr.. Cable, his pri-
vate coach became the property of
his son and daughter. Ben 7. Ca
| BILE of this city, and Mrs. G. A. Cas-
tleman of St. Louis. Although 9TH
| err negotiations had previously been
made with the owners, one Of these
being by the Daniel Hayes COM
pany, land promoters. some years
back, it was not until a few days
ago that a deal was successfully
concluded by the Russell brothers,
and the car was first removed from
its biding place since 1898.
Tuesday morning the coach was
dragged from the shed by wreck
ers and placed on the tracks OF the
Rock Island lines. That night an
engine drew it to Moline, where 1t
ia now in process Of being renovat-
ed, in preparation for the owners
and occupants, the brother-owners
of the carnival and their wives.
| Cost $4,000.
The amount involved in the pur-
chase of the car would not be nam
ed by those concerned, but 1t is
said that the coach cost the origin
al owner $4,000, and that the
country was secured for the best OF
materials and finest of equipment
for its Quitting.
! Two mammoth trees were
brought from California for the
solid mohogany woodwork OF the
interior, which is inlaid with grace
full designs. All but the dinning
room, which is finished with white
max to match its furniture, Is built
with this highly polished solid
wood.
| The upholstering and tapestries
are of the finest material in rich
colorings. No detail was neglect
ed in planning for the comfort and
convenience of the cars occupants
For there is fireplace; there are
long lounges and easy arm chairs;
there are built-in sideboards. dress
ing tables and card tables, and 9TH
err accoutrements which belong te
q luxurious abode.
The car has an observation plat
form, lounging rooms and state
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-29

General Scott, Wing standard
bearer IN 1852. was the first to dis
regard the tradition that a candi-
Date for the presidency should not
deliver speeches in his own behalf
In Geneva glass blocks are used
to pave the streets. They are made
OF the refuse from the glass fac
tories. and give great satisfaction.
They are pleasant to the eye and
very durable.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-29

rooms, one OF these containing q
bath, dining room, kitchen, and
many a closet and wardrobe with
built-in shelves.
Even Kitchen Utensils.
With it go the equipment and
furnishings of all the compart-
ments; the finest mattresses on the
beds. and Navajo blankets, more
than a dozen of which the owner
brought from New Mexico; COM
plete set of dishes, each plate in
its holder. each cup On its stand,
that any slight Earring of the car
cannot shake them loose; and in
the kitchen, the pots and pans still
hanging where the last cook plac-
ed them, somewhat rusted after 10
years OF idleness.
A closet of linen of a quality
which could not be equaled on the
market today, and a chest of table
silver, furnished with age, but its
quality unimpaired by time. was
included in the equipment Of the
car.
The car was named the Aztec"
by its original owner. the signifi-
canoe Of the name being not only
its Indian association, but the fact
that the Cables spent many months
in Arizona and Texas, the names
of which are combined in the ap-
pellation of the car.
Is y Feet Long.
|, When it was completed, it was
a masterpiece, a demonstration Of
the art of the builder, who crowded
thousands of dollars worth of lux
ury into a narrow space II feet
long. 1t was one Of the first pal
ace pullmans to be built by the
company.
After being cleaned and busted
the carpets will be laid, a few re-
pairs made, and, with scarcely a
change. the car, complete in all
particulars, will be ready for its
new owners, Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Russell, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Russell
Jr., and-oh. yes-"Muggs."
Mugs, the pet airdale Of Jim
.. Russell. must not be forgotten. He
counts as a whole person, for, &C.
cording to the father of the Russell
brothers, J. J. Russell, ST., former
member Of the legislature and well
known attorney Of Muscatine, where
the Russell boys grew up" Mugs
is as intelligent as any human.
Mugs Omnipresent
The two brothers, their father
who is now visiting them, and
Mugs. we're on the job all day
yesterday experimenting the reno
walton of the car, and all vastl,
enthusiastic over their new home.
Mr.. Russell, ST., who has ideas
and the ability to express them OF
every single thing from the inherit
ance tax to the respective merits o.
dog and cat nature, has many rem
iniscences. He pointed with par
donable pride to the achievement.
of his sons.
Seated in one of the great chairs
in the parlor compartment Of tn
palace car. the older man told o
their start in the carnival bust
ness, and the advice which he CAV,
them and which they have followed
Il told them" he said, that car
nivals had a bad name. told then
they must work to overcome thi.
stain and to keep their show abso
lutely free from filth and stigma
They have"
Then Mugs, who always has tn,
last word. wagged assent, got VI
and strolled leisurely through tn
car. for another pleased look at hi
future habitation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-29

William X. Vanderbilt, Jr., is the
new head Of the great house of
Vanderbilt. He controls about
twenty thousand miles of the rich
est railroad lines in America. Since
June, 1918, he has been regent of
his family, in preparation for TAX
ing the place Of his father, William
X. Vanderbilt, ST., who died recent
ly in Paris.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-29

The difference between the tall
est and shortest races in the world
Is one foot four and a half inches,
and the average height is five feet
five inches.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-29

1t is an unexplained fact that
glowworms are much more bril-.
liant just before an approachine
storm than at any other time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-29
CITY OF ADAyA CIT OFF.

London, July 20. - The city of
Adana IN Asia Minor. is entirely cut
on from the outside world by the
Turkish Nationalist
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-29

The jewels In the possession of
tne creek church are said to be
worth more than the collection of
All the crowned heads Of Europe.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-29

Illinois State Fair, Aug. 2O-2S,
Springfield-Let's go.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-29

Not only was a carload of pota-
toes turned down here, but in addi-
ton two carloads Of water melons
were held up by the city officials.
These melons were shipped from
the state Of Georgia. They also
were consigned to Mr.. Steck. The
tobber listed as billing out the cars
is B. D. Anguish & Co., 1872 North
Clark street, Chicago.
These cars also came in Monday
and were refused by Mr.. Steck as
the melons were mostly rotten.
Some looked good but on being
broken open were found unfit for
use. Others could not be lifted.
About three-fourths Of the contents
OF both cars was spoiled. The car
was opened Wednesday when a
representative Of the jobbing house
arrived. Railroad officials an
nounced that II the shipment had
been made in refrigerator cars
they would have been cared for I'M
til the destination was reached.
However. on second class freight,
perishable goods being shipped in
box cars. no responsibility is taken
by the road. The jobber turned
both cars over to the Rock Island
lines IN payment Of the freight and
the melons that are good were be-
Ing picked out today BY employees
Of Mr.. Steck.
Drown Moderator.
About three hundred of the rot
ten melons were taken to the civ
inctnerator plant to be burned. hut
the large quantity Of water in them
put out the fires and the remainder
OF the rotten ones were taken to a
city dump and cover ed up. The
good melons are of a class that
would sell for 40. so and rs cents
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23
SERV CTS WILL BE
DISMISSED EARLY FOR
EDDY BROWN RECITAL

The New Testament Church" will
be discussed by DR.. Bruce Brown at
the First Christian church this eve
ming. Mr. .Fitz is much improved in
health and will lead the music and
give a solo. Miss Rachael Tillman
will contribute a solo.
On account Of the Eddie Brown
concert the service will begin mt 7:15
sharp and will close at precisely S.25
so that all who wish may hear the
violin artist. 1t is said that this will
be one of the strongest sermons OF this
remarkable series .
"Satan's Sermon" was the subject
last night. The evangelist described
the first attack of the devil against
our forebears and how he made them
believe God did not mean what he
said when he told them that 'In the
day thou eatest thereof thou shalt
surely die" Satan's skill in using the
scriptures in m%isquoting and misin-
terpreting and perverting them was
explained. He pleaded with his au-
dience to read the Word, accept it
and obey it and declared this to be
the only safe course. 1t was a strong
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23
In T0x District

Writ Fran. lin No 2 on the Ruth
Williams farnas in section 81, 2s-3w in
the Fox district is now flowing $50
barrels of oil and still making eight
to ten milli;l 'cubic feet of gas. The
tools are being changed to standard
and the operators expects to have
the tools changed by next Monday.
As reported in Sundays Ardmoreite.
this well touched the pay sand be-
fore the pipe had been set and while
drilling with rotary tools. At that
time there was a production of ten
million cubic feet of gas and ten bar
rels of oil per hour. Preparations
were Immediately made to change the
tools. The well has not yet been drill
ed in, and local oil men are watching
with intense interest the results after
the rig has been standardized and
the oil sand penetrated. SO far the oil
sand has only been touched for two
feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23
ACUTE INDIGESTION
SOON RELIEVED
Arkansas Lady Saw. She Wa In a
Serious Condition. But Promptly
Recovered After Taking Thed-
ford's lila Ii Dr1uyiu

Peach orchard, Art. - Mrs. Eta
Cox, Of this place, says: "Some time
ago | had n spell Il acute indisvs-
ton, and was in / bal liX. ] knew
l must have "A laxative, and tried
Black-Draught. 1t relieved me, and
| soon was all right.
II can't say enough for Thedford's
Black Draught, and the great good
IL did for me.
1T is fine for stomach and liver
trouble, and | keep it for this. A
few doses soon make me feel as good
as new. / am glad to tell others
the good it did"
Acute indigestion is a serious mat
ter and needs prompt treatment or
dangerous results may ensue "A ply
sician's help may be needed, but a
good dose of Thedford's Black-Draught
will be of benefit by relieving the
system from the undigested food
which is the cause Of the trouble.
Thedford's Black raught is purely
vegetable, not disagreeable to take
and acts in a prompt and natural
way.
so many thousands Of persons have
been benefited by the use of Thed-
ford's Black-Draught, you should
have no h%esitancy in trying this valu-
able, old, we%ll-established remedy, for
most liver and stomach disorders.
Sold by all reliable druggists.-adv
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23
Assets of the Standard OF New Jersey
are 81, zoo, 900, 600

Net assets of the Standard Oil Co.
of New Jersey. according TO President
Walter c. Teaglc, a be conserva-
lively estimated at 81, 900, OO0, 900. De-
Quoting the 1896, s76, 500 of 7 per cent
preferred stock outstanding, this
leaves a balance of 5000, 1923 400 Of net
worth for the Common stock, or 1915
a share, says the Wall Street Jour
nal.
This disparity from the showing Of
5000, 355, 215 of net assets, as indicated
by the balance sheet for the year end
ed December 81, 1919, is explained by
Mr.. Teagle's statement that "the
company's assets are carried on the
books at very conservative valuations"
The balance sheet at the end of 1919
after deducting the first issue of pre-
ferred stock, indicated a book value
OF $60S q share for the common, or
s2OS a share less than what officials
estimate to be a closer approximation
of the real value of the company's
assets.
Instarcing some of the assets which
are u~ndervalued, Mr.. Teagle points
out that while real estate. plant and
equipment Is valued at s312,273,13o,
these properties actually cost upwards
of 500, 900, 900 in excess of that
amount. Oank and cargo steamers
were put down at $34, 207 $50, at the
end of last year, representing cost
less depreciation. Current contract
prices for smaller ships Mr.. Teagle
states, Z" would mean a price of $685.
S77,790 for the above tonnage, or
S55, $40, $40 in excess of the book value
thereof"
This situation is the result of the
Standard Oil policy of carrying all its
properties at cost price, without any
allowance for depreciation in value.
In addition a depreciation charge is
written off on the value OF proper
ties each year, manufacturing plants
being deprecated 10 per cent. mark
citing plants . per cent Of cost. The
manner in which this depreciation
mounts up is indicated in the plans
of the parent company alone. These
we're carried at s97, 29S, 194 at the close
of 1919, which was after deprecia-
ton charges of $32.072, sos.
Subsidiary companies Of Standard Oil
OF New Jersey, apparently. have the
same policy as regards their assets.
The last available balance sheet Of the
Imperial Oil Co, so per cent owned
nv the New Jersey showed
stocks and other investments at ST.
100, 1886. 1t ownership OF so per cent
of the international Petroleum Co..
was not apparent in the balance sheet.
although this investment was worth
nearly 10 times the figutes at which
all investments were carried.-oil and
Gas Journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23
WIGHT, Fields Produce 81, 900 Barrels

Production in the Wichita Fails
district remained steady around S5,-
600 barrels daily for the past week
according to averages based on pipe
line runs for that period. The Was-
eoner and northwest extension II
townsite production showed a slight
decrease, with a daily average OF
1880 barrels and the Texhoma pool
was slightly under the last weeks
totals in tho daily average of 5'2oo
barrels. The old ~Burkburnett pools
daily average is now around lO'Soo
barrels.
Electra shows an increase of 800
barrels over last week, the new aV-
erage being 10000 barrels. The
Kemp, Munger, Allen district, ana
the Iowa Park shallow field has n
daily average of 5000 barrels.
Petrolia is still making around
400 barrels, Holiday around 200 n
the Young county average without the
new Oklahoma Petroleum 4 Gasoline
Company's We'll is around 500 barrels
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23
IMPORTANT MEETING
COUNTY POULTRY
ASSOCIATION FRIDAY

There will be a meeting Of the
members OF Carter County Poultry
Association at 1880 O'Clock Friday eve
ming at the county superintendent
office in the court house.
Final arrangements for the poultry
show to he held at Convention Hall
on December !, 2, 3, and 4 will
be made.
All members and Ardmore people
who are interested in full blood chick
ems are urged to attend the meeting
Friday night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23

discourse. Two were added To the
church, making forty five for the re-
vival. Several OF the new converts
were baptized at the close of the
meeting. Mr.. Fitz was present but
was not able to participate in the
service.
Or. Brown closes his Ardmore en-
gagement Thursday night in his great
lecture on The Pot Of Gold at the
Foot Of the Rainbow"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23

the sale Of lots is going Caster than
he expected. E%lshty-four lots have
been sold To date and every day from
10 TO 20 are disposed Of.
Many new people coming to the
city and not connected with the in
dustries at Industrial Addition are
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23

New York. Nov. 25.-George Gid
dens, II, comedian on the stage for
more than half a century, died last
night. He was born in England. He
last played here with Annie Russell
in 1912.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23

choosing this place as a Residence
section because Of the excellent To-
cation and surrounding Of the lots
and the easy terms which enables
them 10 build AT once Arrangements
are being made for a school. ~ that
is the present imperative need
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23
I0ye-Thurm0nd Farm

Writ Franklin No l on the Love
and Thurmond farm in section n, Is
'3w is tearing down the standard tools
and will complete the well with ro-
tary tools. The well is now at a depth
of 1850 feet.
Timbers are on the ground for Nos
g and 4.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23

Geneva.--The assembly Of the league
Of nations decided without dissenting
vote to appeal to the powers in the
hope of finding a government willing
to undertake mediation between the
Turkish nationals and Armenians.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23
For Colds or Influenza

and as a Preventive, take GROVES
l.. B. @. tablets laxative Bromo
Quinlne tablets). BE sure you get the
genuine. Ask for GROVES l.. Il.
Q tablets. Look for Il. w. GROVES
signature.-Adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23

Coline ell Company on the GAIA
farm in aection 2, 2n-5w is rugged
up and pr, pared to m oper-
atoms. Drill ng will commence with
standard o on Thursday, November
%.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23
60 600 600 I'm Thirty Days

That's the record Of the X Com
nany's No l Abrams well Of west
Columbia, Texas.
Not half bad, is 1t?
In fact It is quite a well, inasmueh
as IL holds the record for earning
power in thirty days.
This wonder well blew Itself In on
luly 90. Initial flow was estimated AT
%. 900 barrels but showed u thousand
better on the gauge.
No tankage was ready u the
shovel gang put up a dirt barrage tha.
controlled most of the flow unu'
covered storage could be arranged
only 1000 barrels got away although
this monster spouted uncontrolled
for two weeks. .
The bit hit the money maker at
e.775 feet after going through a IL
foot cap rock, 2,5i9 feet of casing
left $50 feet of open hole and Ike
many OF the other great producers IL
started to flow with the stem In the
hole.
The No 1 Abrams is a wildcat--one
of those fellnes that oil men spend
bears in tanning. 1t is II mile beyond
what was considered the limit of the
West Columbia fields. Biologists adj
yised against the operation, 1t is said,
but oil, as we have so cleverly re-
marked in these columns before, rs
vhere won find IT," And II Is the
Wildcat that you tame that makes the
best pet.
AZ this writing II IL holding up at
10000 barrels daily. Tho price = for
Gulf Coast crude is close to 49, Fig
ure Il out for yourself. And how would
toi llka b. have the income from
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23

on the Mcclure farm in section IA,
4s-2w Writ Franklin is trying to pun
the 6 inch casing with jacks. The hole
is still full of water at a depth OIL
2i69 feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23
CO MOVES
INTO PERMANENT OFFICE
Won WE|SE BU|LD|N GS

The Fryhofer Land Company. who
are handling the Industrial Addition
have taken permanent offices at POI
Won Weise building. Mr.. Fryhofer says
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23

this we'll for a couple OF days.
Burkburnett Star.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-23
Southeast OF Hewitt

Huds i-Gillam-Coline No l in sec
ton U.s. Wv is drilling in hard lime
shell at a depth of 700 feet.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1920-08-11
DOCkAGE MAXINlS.

The percentage Of dockage is an cs
sential factor in arriving at the true
value OF a lot of wheat This dOckage
may consist Of either useful or harm
full foreign materials. .,.. ~
The various methods of handling
dockaSe should be carefully inyestigat-
ed and the one that is best suited TO
the needs OF the local conditions should
be adopted. .,.s '~~- 3
When a large percentage of dockage
Is present i'll wheat it is advisable to
remove it on the farm or at the point
Of shipment and thus avoid paying the
freight for the dirt, chaff, weed seeds.
etc, on the basis Of the rate for wheat.
The farmer gets a higher numerical
grade for his wheat under The doclSage
system of the Federal grades than he
would under, Il system of grading that
does not require determination fOr
dOckage but lowers the grade on ac-
count Of the total foreign material
present in the wheat marketed at conn
try points.
The dockage system in operation
protects the farmer from the possibility
OF low prices fixed by the local buyer
in order to insure Il safe purchase or
a flat rate basis.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1920-08-11

More than the usual number Of acci
dents, serious and minor, happened
among the motorists Sunday, and all
on account Of that inordinate desire
on the part of motor drivers to get
somewhere, anywhere, just as fast as
the machine will travel-and keep right
side up. If the danger was limited
to the speed maniac alone it would not
matter much, but when these fiends
get to burning up roads and annihilat-
ing time and space they place in jeop-
ardy the lives of every other person
on the road, going or coming, and it is
high time something was done to check
this spreading evil. Talk about war,
pestilence and famine! Why the speed
maniac has the whole combination beat
and can NOW down humanity and de-
stroy property faster than these can be
set up in front of him. Revoking the
licenses and Jail sentences without Op-
ton of fine are helping to lessen the
danger in and near the cities but rural
districts can't seem to head off the
idiot-in fact. the allotted amount of
nervous energy is exhausted in the
effort to get out Of the FOOLS way and
let it go at that.-Frazee Free Press.