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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
KANSAS BANKS FAIL AS
CHICAGO GRAIN TOBOGGANS

Chicago, May 24.-Huge breaks in
prices and tremendous pressure TO
sell kept the board of trade in near
ly constant turmoil last week. Emerg-
ency action taken to end the railroad
traffic blockade brought about the Sc.
verest of the setbacks in grain values,
but confidence Of holders had prev
iously been much disturbed by general
credit tightening and extensive price
slashing in department stores through
out the country. Compared with a
week ago corn this morning was
ga to 20 is cents lower, oats down
IA cent to Z rs cents, and provls-
ions off soc to s2,75.
The real crash followed the fail.
ure of two Kansas banks burdened
by unwiedly loans on grain. Ensuing
bearish developments were capped by
the interstate commerce commission
putting the railroad, back on uni
fled working basis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
LONE STAR DEMOCRATS
AND REPUbL| CANS ARE
PLANN | Nc BIG TIMES
AT STATE CONVEN 1|0NS

Dallas, Tex, May 24.--State execu-
tive committee Of the republican and
democratic parties of Texas, were in
session today in San Antonio and Dali
las, respectively, completing plans
and reports to be submitted to state
conventions of the two parties to be
held tomorro win the cities named
The republican convention in San
Antonio, besides electing delegates
to cast Texas 30 national convention
votes at Chicago. is expected to dis
cuss plans for putting forth, for
the first time in the party's history,
a full state ticket in Texas. Nomina-
ton for state Offices however, prob
ably will be made until a second
republican state convention meets
on August 10.
The democratic state convention in
Dallas, tomorrow and Wednesday, will
select delegates to east Texas 40 votes
in the San Francisco national con-
vention. Tentative plans call for the
election of SO delegates TO represent
the state.
NJ. Il Wolfe, chairman Of the state
executive committee in q statement
today, urged the 20 women be given
seats in the delegation.
The convention is expected to be
harmonious although there is posi-
bility of a vigorous contest should an
effort be made to insert n beer and
light wine plan in the party's declar-
alton Of principles.
President Wilson's administration
will be endorsed under instructions
from a recent county convention.
With the exception OF one vote, the
republican delegation will go to Chic
ago uninstructed as to presidential
preference, according to Phil A. Baer,
chairman Of the state executive com
mitee. The Wichita Falls district
Q3th) has instructed that its vote be
cast for Governor Frank o. Lowder
on the first ballot, he said.
There were no indications as tc
democratic convention activity on any
of the presidential candidates. On the
recent county convention, which elect
ed delegates to the state convention
the name of William G. McAdoo was
endorsed in a few instances.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
GOVERNOR AND PARTY IN
K lam | CHI MOUNTA| Ms
TO LOCATE SITE FOR
GAME WARDEN'S HOME

Smithville, Okla, May 24.-F'ollow'
ing the letting Of contract here to-
day for the fencing of the state game
preserve in McCurtain county a party
of state officials headed by Governor
]. B. A. Robertson will plunge into
the timber of the Kiamichi mountains,
to selec. location for a game war
den's house and future branch Of
the state hatchery.
The party of state officials arrived
here today from Cove, Ark, which
point they reached by rail from the
state capital. In the party besides
the governor are Joe S. Morris, sec
retary of state. member Of the state
board of public affairs, and w. I.
Hunt, assistant state game warden
Ben Watt, state game warden. has
been here since last week.
A woven wire fence, SS inches high
is to be constructed around the 5000
acres comprising the preserve, when
is covered with timber and abound
with deer, squirrels, and wild turkeys
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
Carter County Has $62O5OOOO Wealth in Oil Production Aone
Senator Smoot Makes Sweeping Charge
To Effect that Sugar Investigation Has
Been Urged With View Of Defeating Him
In His Race for Reelection to Senate

Washington, May 24.-Charges that
q federal trade commission investiga-
ton of the Utah-Idaho Sugar Com
pany was being urged in an effort to
defeat him for reelection were made
in the senate today b. Senator Smoot.
republican, Utah.
Although Senator Smoot said he had
only a nominal stock interest in the
company, he declared the commls-
sions activities were being directed
against his political interests.
mo one can object to any action
that can be taken to control or regu-
late the lawful distribution of sugar."
said Senator Smoot. but when any
takes to secure the defeat OF election
Of a United States senator through
the investigation of the affairs Of
sugar company it is time that such
contemplate practice be called to
the attention Of the public"
Senator Smoot read and introduced
kilograms said to have passed be-
tween W. II. Beer, attorney for the
commission in the Utah.Idaho com
pany's investigation, and George f.
Sanders Of Salt Lake City, in which
Mr.. Beer asked Sanders for advice
regarding his movements and depart.
ure from Utah. The alleged reply
of Mr.. Sanders advised Mr.. Beer not
TO be 'in too big hurry to finish
your case as public sentiment is fast
changing and almost entirely for gov
ernment prosecution"
sugar magnates anxious for you
to get through" the reply continued.
Palmer should keep you on the job.
If you keep going fer two months it
will cost Smoot his senate seat. Bet
ter kill time with Washington au-
thority."
The senator also read kilograms
exchanged between himself and the
sugar company relative to fixing sugar
prices and said all had been Inspected
by a department Of justice agent
and his entire course in this respect
approved. Despite this, Senator
Smoot said, it appears the trade com
mission investigation had become a
blow at his political career.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
Nj Rs. FRANK SHERWOOD
DIED SUDDENLY THIS
MORN|N c At TEMPLE

Ardmore friends were shocked this
morning when news came that Mrs
Frank Sherwood of this city had died
very suddenly at Temple. Texas.
Mrs. Sherwood had been at the
Temple Sanitarium five weeks, receiv
ing treatment in preparation for ar
operation which she was to undergo
as soon as her condition permitted
She was under the care OF her brother
in-law, DR.. Marcel Sherwood, and DR.
A. C. Scott of the sanitarium.
Mr.. Sherwood, vice president of the
Guaranty State Bank, has been re
ceiving communications daily of hel
condition, and it was thought that she
was steadily improving. The wire
this morning came as a very great
shock to him. He left this afternoon
for Temple, and while no definite ar
rangements have been made, the body
will be taken to Kirkwood, Mo, the
former home of the deceased. fol
burial.
Miss Henrietta Black, an adopted
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sherwood
who recently underwent an operation
for appendicitis at the Temple santa
rum, was with Mrs. Sherwood at tht
time of her death.
Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood came tC
Ardmore from Gainesville, Texas
about eighteen months ago.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
RESIDENTS OF ARDMORE-
MEET MIR. PROMINENT CITIZEN

Commencing in n few weeks, the
Ardmoreite will act as "introducer, I"
and present to the citizens of Ard.
more and vicinity the residents who
have taken, and are now taking, q
prominent part in the progressive de-
velopment of Ardmore and southern
Oklahoma. 1t is our plan not only
to place credit where credit is due
but also to permit the citizens OF the
community to become better and more
intimately acquainted with their fel.
low townsman, who possess such
great civic pride and are working for
greater Ardmore, and Oklahoma
These men deserve recognition, and
should be known by their co.residents,
not only through printed words, but
personally. However, it is realized
that It is impossible for any man TO
meet in person all the citizens of 4
community. The next best thing to
meeting man personally is to see
him through pictorial representation.
And that is the plan OF the Ardmore-
ite.
The Ardmoreite has engaged a car.
toonist who will draw the likenesses
Of our prominent citizens. Each day,
the sketch of one Of our men of af.
fairs will appear at the top Of the
front page, Directly underneath will
be a short paragraph or two Of read
ing matter, illustrated with minia.
ture sketches. This paragraph will
contain reading matter concerning the
Individual who Is pictured and will
prove to reveal many interesting side
lights on the lives Of our well-known
men--their business, chief sports, fra
ternal organizations to which they be.
long, etc.
The artist Is now busily engaged in
preparing the drawings and expects
to have the first ready very soon
He has consented to present the or
ginal sketch to the subject immedi
6tely after its publication.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
COLBY SUBMITS A NON
C0MM|TTAL STATEMENT
To COMMITTEE ON IRISH
REP UBL|C AFFAIRS

Washington, May "a. - Secretary
Colby wrote Chairman Porter Of the
house foreign affairs committee, Sat
urday, that there were mo facts"
in connection with foreign relations
which should deter the committee
from acting on pending resolutions
dealing with Irish freedom, which Is
dictated by good judgment" and the
committee felt "conscien/ously impell-
ed to take
The secretary added. however, that
It seems hardly proper for him to
attempt TO guide the committees ac-
tion," by an expression Of an opinion
Of legislation at this stage.
The committee took no action on
the resolution before it proposing
American diplomatic recognition of
the Irish republic, adjourning until
Monday.
Secretary Colby's letter was in re-
sponse to letter from Chairman
Porter that ne appear to discuss the
resolutions. The Saturday sessions
were executive, but committeeman said
Representative Flood of Virginia,
ranking democrat. had moved to con-
tinue in session until Irish measures
were disposed Of after the chairman
had read Mr.. Cobys letter under pro-
test.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
OKLAHOMA WILL SEND
DELEGATION To BOOST
OWEN At THE NATIONAL
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

Oklahoma City, Okla, May "a
Plans looking TO the organization Of
the Oklahoma delegation TO the demo
cratic national convention at San
Francisco to further the candidacy
Of Senator Robert l.. Owen, for presi-
dent were discussed at conference
at the statehouse here today between
Senator Owen and members of tine
delegation.
Before the meeting opened, Senator
owen announced that his nomination
address at the convention would be
made by D. II. Linebaugh of Musko-
gee. Okla.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to perfect organization CT
the delegations:
Torn Lyons, Tulsa; Tom Wade
NARROW, and d. II. Limbaugh. The
committee recommended appointment
of subcommittee to have charge of
the Oklahoma headquarters at San
Francisco and it was constituted as
follows:
II. L. Bolen, Mrs. c. r. Phelps,
Thomas H. Owen. Tom Lyons, and
DR.. ]. w. Duke, Of Guthrie.
Speaking Of the league of nations
and peace treaty, Senator Owen de-
clared the covenant should be passed
without destructive reservations" He
expressed the belief that republicans
approved by a majority in the senate
represent the wishes of the republic
and will be supported by the public.
Geographical limitations must be
wiped in the coming campaign" said
Senator Owen. "It will be one of
the tasks Of this delegation to spread
the gospel that presidential timber
may be cut in the west as well as
the east"
Senator owen opined that the demo
cratic convention will lie the most
impartial" in the history Of the
party.
They realize that they must choose
man who has the ability to get
votes" said he.
In the absence of Governor J. p,
4. Robertson, Mrs. D. A. McDougal
Of Sapulpa, vice president OF the dele
cation, presided at the meeting.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
Must Increase Revenues

Washington, May 24.--Revenues Of
the eastern railroads must be increas'
ed by approximately s550,O0O,ooO an
nually as q minimum, if they are to
be placed on anything like a sound
financial basis, according to Daniel
Willard, president of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad, who today addressed
the commission on behalf Of the east
ern group of roads at the hearing on
the carriers request for increased
freight rates.
Mr.. willard argued that the com.
mission should order the property in.
vestment accounts Of the railroads as
the basis for determining the valua-
tions of the roads in order to author
ize rates to yield six per cent.
He declared that even with increas'
ed rates to provide the additional
revenue this country would have the
lowest rates in the world.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
L|NEBAUG CHI OF ATOKA
WILL PLACE NAME Of
ROBERT OWEN BEFORE
DEMOCRAT CONVENTION

Oklahoma City, May 24.-Plans Of
organization and learning the extent
of the acquaintance of the members
of the delegations in states other than
Oklahoma were the principal topics
for discussion before the conference
of state delegates to the democratic
national convention who are meeting
with Senator Robert l.. Owen in the
state capitol here today.
Governor j. r. A. Robertson, chair
man of the delegation. was unable to
be present at the conference on ac-
count of state business transactions in
McCurtain county.
Senator owen announced today that
D. II. Limbaugh Of Muskogee would
make his nomination address before
| the convention.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
KENDR|CK OF WYOMING c
SAYS PACK Nc HOUSES
HAVE A FULL ONTROL

Washington, May 24.-The rbig
five" meatpackers dominate the live
stock industry so completely that en-
actment Of federal regulation legis-
lation, Senator Kendrick, democrat.
wyoming author of bills for that
purpose. asserted, addressing the SEN
ate.
"One by one the big stock markets
have passed into their power" he
said, until today they control not
only the ID principal markets, but IA
others as well, so that their domina-
ton Of the industry is all but com.
plete. During the year 1916, more
than &c per cent Of all the stock hand
led in interstate commerce passed
through their yards"
The packers obtained their posi-
;ions, he said, by "suspending eco
nomic law and defying statute law"
Instead Of large number OF
markets in various parts Of the coun-
try, competing naturally and normal
IL with one another, only q few
markets We're forced through a mar
row funnel for the benefit Of those
who constructed the funnel.
Yet it has been fully acknowledge
ed by the big packers, that the small
er packers operate more economical
ly than they do"
The recent decree against the pack
ers, represents q great advance"
Senator Kendrick said but does
not afford the relief needed.
"All this leads inevitably to the
conclusion there can be no settlement
until the federal government, repre-
sentative population, is empowered
by appropriate legislation to elect
all concerned" he concluded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
Rates Must Be Raised

Washington, May 24.-Increases in
freight rates of 3O.43 per cent in
eastern territory, 'to meet the differ
ence between the six per cent return
on property investment permitted un-
der the transportation act" were adj
vocated here today by Howard Elliott
chairman OF the subcommittee of the
Association of Railway Executives, IN
a statement before the interstate com
merce commission.
Mr.. Elliott pointed out that in the
eastern territory railroads for the
period ending Oct. 81, returned on
property investments. less than one
fifth Of one per cent"
The southern territory he said, re-
turns were less than three fourths
Of one per cent and in the western
territory slightly more than two per
cent. For the country as q whole,
the return was said to have been
slightly more than one per cent.
Under the conditions of private own
ershp and operations of railroads.
with government regulation, protec'
ton and encouragement, he said
THE railroads must obtain earnings
enough to meet all obligations and
have sufficient credit to sustain them
in competition with other peoples
time, brains, energy and money"
Mr.. Elliott declared that the railroad
operators wore just as desirous OF
obtaining a fair adjustment Of wages
for their 100000 or more men, as
they were to receive the increased
revenues. He said:
There is man power, brain power
courage, common sense and visor
enough in the country to succeed il
they will pull together, work LONG
and hard and eliminate selfishness
waste and extravaganza"
In justification Of the railroads po
sitlon, he said that the price OF trans
portation had not increased nearly sc
much as the cost of production. EX
penses had gone up at least 100 pei
cent, while revenues had increased
less than 40 per cent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
WATER COMPANY GETS
25.YEAR FRANCHISE AND
AT ONCE DOUBLES RATES

Bartlesville, Okla, May 24--The Bar
tlesville Water Company has served
notice on the city commissioners that
they have applied to the state corpo
ration commission for an increase Il
water rates, effective June /. The in
crease demanded amounts to SO pei
cent, and the city officials will oppos,
1t. Two months ago at a specia
election the company was given 25
year extension Of its franchise. M
Increased rate.
inceased rate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
Miami Builds Concrete Road

Miami, Okla, May 24.--After hav'
ing been delayed for two months by a
controversy over specifications and
materials. orders have been received
to begin work at once on the Miami
Alton concrete road IS miles In
length. Work will recommence today,
about one.third Of the concrete base
having been completed before the
trouble arose. The road will cost $3.50
900. In addition, a consulting engineer
was appointed to supervise the con.
struction of 100000 bridge over the
Neosho river. The trouble was set
tied by the state highway department
and Governor Robertson.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
MONEY TIGHTENS AS THE
UNSETTLED MARKET CONTINUES

New York, May 24.-Paramount in.
fluences OF another unsettled week.
in the stock market embraced the
more restricted credit situation, the
nationwide movement against higher
prices, freight congestion and weak
ness of liberty bonds on heavy liquida-
tion.
The increased discount rates order
ed by the federal reserve board and
the absolute lack of time funds at all
the principal financial centers direct.
cd renewed attention to the scarcity
OF money for all but the most essen.
tial and legitimate purposes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
Tom.t0ms Beat Loudly.

Miami, Okla, May 24,-Tomtoms
beat loudly at DEVILS promenade
Saturday night when the headmen of
the Quapaw Indians held a medicine
dance, the first one Of the year. Clad
in blankets. moccasns and feathered
war bonnets. the elder fullbloods as.
sembled around the medicine house
in ceremony. dancing and chanting.
which will continue until daylight
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
Small Children Kidnapped.

Muskogee, Okla, May 2i.--George.
five, and John, three, children Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Applegate, were kid
naped Saturday while they were at
play ntheir front yard, by n man
who drove up to the house in a mo-
tor car. Mrs Applegate told the po-
lice here today.
Frank Applegate at present lives in
Tulsa, his wife says, while she and
the children maintain their home here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
REFINERY AT CUSHING IN
FLAMES, CAUSING FATAL
TIES TO ITS EMPLOYEES

Cushing, Okla, May 24.-Four stills
In the Inland refinery here exploded
today blowing large sheets Of steel
400 feet and sending great tongues
Of flame in all direction. Due to the
rapidity with which the flames have
spread through the plant, 1t Is feared
some Of the employees were caught
and burned to death. Damages to
81, 500 900 plant is estimated at $780,.
600.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
REDUCE II. G. L. BY HONEST
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Washington, May 24.-Methods
Of excess living cost by honest
weights and measures was one Of
the topics before the weights and
measures officials of the United
States, opening here today. Special
attention will be given to study
and explanation Of gasoline pumps
and apparatus used for dispensing
motor fields.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
in NTERSTATE COMMERCE
COMMISSION WARNED TO
EXPECT A GOVERNMENT
CON troll OF RAIL ROADS

Washington. May 24.-Events Of the
next few months or weeks will de-
termine whether government owner
ship Of railroads will come again
despite popular Observation-Disclosures
Strauss Of New York today warned
the interstate commerce commission,
contending that the main thing at
present is to establish a feeling of
security in the minds of investors.
Mr.. Strauss appeared before the COM
mission in support Of the railroads
request for increased rates.
Government guaranty would nee.
essarily be followed by government
ownership" Mr.. Strauss declared, 'but
the peoples aversion to government
ownership Is Of no avail unless such
policies are adopted as will preclude
1t.
Low nominal rates merely are Of
no use to the shipper" Mr.. Strauss
asserted, "if the traffic is not moved
in sufficient quantity. What the
shipper needs, he argued, is the
speedy movement of his goods and
there are only two ways in which
1t can be accomplished.
One is by an increased charge for
the shipment of the goods, he said,
and the other is by an appropriation
out Of the national treasury by a
levy on taxpayers to cover deficit.
Railroads at present can offer no
inducement to the investor combin-
ing safe bonds with speculative value,
Mr.. Strauss said
THE recent remedial legislation is
good, so far as it goes" he conclud-
ed.
THE return of six per cent per an
mum will, / believe, turn out to be
wholly Inadequate. as time may dem
onstrate, but a beginning has been
made on sound lines. and as time
goes on congress will realize that the
rate of return on railroad property
will have to compare favorably with
the returns to be had in ether indus
tries, or else government ownership
will inevitably result.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
CHARLES WHEELER, GOLDEN
GATE, WILL PLACE NAME OF
JOHNSON BEFORE CONVENTION

Chicago, May Ex-senator Hiram
w. Johnson Of California, will be
nominated for president at the re-
publican national convention here,
by Charles 5. Wheeler of San
Francisco, it was announced at
Johnson's headquarters here today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF
CHICAGOS PUBLIC ATTORNEY

Chicago, May PA rifle bullet
fired into the home of Maclay Hoyne,
states attorney narrowly missed the
prosecutors young son. Mr.. Hoync
said he had received II number Of
threats Of IL murder case"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
Roundup mt Dewey

Dewey Okla, May 24.-The "round-
up" which was staged here for several
years prior to the wur will be revived
July 3. 4 and with $4,000 in prizes
offered by the municipality for the
exhibitions. Before the war the
roundup" was In the class with the
Cheyenne frontier days" and the
Calgary, Canada, stampede"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-24
Tulsa Yardmen Out

Tulsa, OKLA, May 24--Switchmei
of the Tulsa terminal struck today
leaving the yards without men 4
handle freight trains. The switch
men went out early Sunday when thu
Midland Valley refused to reinstatl
men who struck at Muskogse spm<
days ago.