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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-14
IMPEACHMENT OF
JUDGE Lands IS
SOUGHT IN HOUSE
CONGRESSMAN WELTY PREFERS
CHARGES OF "HIGH CRIMES
AND MISDEMEANORS" AT
BASEBALL ARBITER.

Washington, Feb. II. - Federal
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Lands of
Chicago, was impeached in the house
Of representative, today, by Repre-
sentative Welty, Democrat, Ohio, who
charged him with high crimes and
misdemeanors" in connection with his
acceptance OF the position Of supreme
arbiter of baseball Ut salary OF
Si2,500 a year.
Should the house decide to insti-
tute proceedings against Judge Lands
on the basis of Mr.. Welty's charges
a formal trial before the bar of the
house will be held and a decision
rendered. Mr.. Welty did not intro.
duce a resolution proposing impeach-
ment as is the usual procedure. in
such matters. Instead, he arose to
"a question OF high personal priyl-
lege" and announced that he "im-
peachei" the judge.
Representative Welty refused tC
grant request of Senator Dial OF
South Carolina, that he include in his
proposed impeachment proceedings
against Federal Judge lands the
statement attributed to the judge that
officials of an Ottawa, Ills, bank were
responsible for an >embezzlemeat by q
clerk of the bank because they paid
the clerk only $50 u month.
Representative Welty has announced
that he would bring impeachment pro.
ceedings against Judge lands be-
cause of his acceptance as baseball
arbitrator.
In presenting his case, Representa-
tive Welty said District Of Columbii
supreme court had entered judgment
OF $4,000 against the American anC
National leagues and the individua
l6 clubs composing these organizations
"for having violated the Sherman anti
trust law" lie also said granC
jury at Chicago had indicted 10 base
ball players on charges of throwing
the 1919 world series, and added:
After the baseball associations wer,
found guilty under our laws Of beinl
trust and while the fine Of s94O, ,00'
Continued from page II
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-14
ESTABLISHMENT OF
GLASS FACTORY IN
CITY Is PROBABLE

For several years Ardmore has been
prominently mentioned as n place to
locate large glass manufacturing
plant. but so far nothing definite has
been accomplished. however nt this
time there seems to be a possibility OF
a factory being located here and at
present Mr.. Cooper OF Ada, a repre-
sentative Of n glass factory. In the
city. has been In consultation with
James Barron, secretary OF the Cham
Der OF Commerce and the matter Will
once. MIR. Cooper says he will in
ves;igate sand deposits situated ad-
jacent to the city. These deposits are
situated north, south and east OF the
city and are pronounced by experts
tn be the best for making glass that
has so far been discovered In the
state
The factory at Ada has been sccur-
ing its sand from Hickory, but the
deposit Is gradually playing out and
they must seek another location or
90 out of business
Mr. Cooper stated that the factor
les in the cast wero seeking other
localities for the reason that fuel was
becoming 80 high that II was pro-
hibltlve for firing the hlns. lie was
anxious to secure n natural gas sup
PLY for fuel but the secretary inform.
ed him that this would be practically
impossible inasmuch as the citizens
OF the city had first call on the sup
ply and they would resent lts being
disposed OF to manufacturing plants.
Mr.. Cooper stated that he could use
fuel oil OF which there is an abund.
ant supply in this locality in lieu Of
gas provided the factory Is located
In Ardmore
The factory would manufacture plate
glass of all kinds as we'll as the art
designs. and would give employment
to between 900 and 500 employees.
Mr.. Barron states that the matter
will be taken up TO see what can
be done toward locating . glass fac
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-14
MAN ARRESTED IN ARDMORE
RETURNED TO FEDERAL Pen

Muskogce, okla, Feb IL. - John
Romonausk. wanted on u charge OF
escaping from the federal penitentiary
at New Haven, Conn, after serving
two months Of n two.year sentence
Imposed for the alleged theft OF 10
barrels OF whisky. was brought here
today from Ardmore. and will be re-
turncd to the penitcntiary tonight He
was convicted three years ago.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-14
Thomas Ferguson, Closely
Identified With Political
Civic History of State,
Died This Morning
WAS CLOSE FRIEND OF
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
STORY or HIS ACTIVITIES IN
PUBLIC LIFE MAKES INTER
ESTING CHAPTER IN HISTORY
OF SOUTHWEST.

Oklahoma City, Feb. 14-Thomas b.
Ferguson, 63 years old, former terri
torial governor of Oklahoma, died early
today at a hospital here. He had
been i'll three years. An operation
was performed week, ago, which il
was thought until Saturday, might
cause him to regain his health. a
relapse. howel er, occurred Saturday
and blood transfusions failed to stay
his rapid decline. His death had beer
expected hourly since then.
Walter Ferguson, son of the form
er governor, has been with his father
constantly since last Monday. His
widow also survives him.
Funeral arrangements have not
been made but it is understood burial
will be at Watonga, his home. Ar
rangements for the funeral will be
by the governors office at the state
house
Mr.. Ferguson married Miss Eva
Shartel of Sedan, Kansas lie had
two sons. Walter Ferguson Of Okla
homa City, and Lieutenant It. Il.
CTraO Ferguson, who died while in
Continued on Page Two)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-14
LOCKE RECALLS
RESIGNATION AS
MEMBER OF HOUSE

oklahoma City. Feb. l4.--Victor
NJ. Locke. Jr., representative from
Pushmataha county. who Friday
sent letter OF resignation to
George Schwabe. speaker OF the
house. will not carry out his inten-
ton to resign, he said here to-
day. Locke's action was consid-
cred an oppression Of displeasure
at the refusal of the house to
approve the bill providing for u
hospital for former service men
from oklahoma.
My whole object In this session
is to get for soldiers the help from
the state that they need immedi-
ately," Mr.. Locke said. IL shall
stay with the fight to the finish.
We are going to Try again on the
new hospital proposition"
Mr.. Locke returned here today
from Dallas. where he went after
sending his resignation 10 Mr..
Schwube. No action had been
taken ON the resignation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-14
You Ceered Them When They arched Away Die On Go Field
Let Not The Sin Of Ng of the Dead Ember the Surviving Ones!
Plant Tree Of Patriotism Along the Great Highway Of Remembrance
AID M INISTRATION
NOT TO NEEDLE
in AFFAIRS OF THE
BUSINESS W ORLD
HARDING WILL SET FORTH IN
INAUGURAL ADDRESS DETERM-
NATION TO FOLLOW THE
HANDS OFF POLICY

ST. Augustine, Fla, Feb. 14.-A plea
that the nation forget the animosities
and partisanship of the after-war
period is expected to form the key
sage TO his fellow countrymen when
he comes into the presidency.
Although the inaugural address is
far from complete, 1t was learned
today that considerable work has been
done toward its preparation and that
the subjects it is to cover, had vir-
tually been selected. 1t is under
stood It will be very brief and Will
attempt no detailed discussion Of any
of the problems awaiting solution.
One of the outstanding features is
expected to be an appeal for conf
dence in the nations business stability,
linked with an assurance that during
the next four years the administration
will keep away from meddling meth
DDS in its relations with the business
world.
Detailed statements of a taxation
policy however, is to be reserved until
congress mas Decn called INTO Specla
session probably in April. 1t is be-
lieved Mr.. Hardings address will
touch very briefly on the question OF
an international peace association and
will tersely pledge the incoming ad-
ministration to use its best efforts
to secure peace agreement compati.
BILE with American aspirations. There
is expected also to be a word OF
friendship for Mexic9 and the res
of Latin-America.
| Most of the real work Of the put
ting his ideas into language probably
will not be done until next week. Hc
has a heavy appointment list durinf
the next few days and by Saturday
Will have heard the advice OF severa
prominent party leaders. includinf
Chas. Evans Hughes, generally under
stood TO be the prospective secretary
| of state.
Mr. Hughes is expected to reach st
Continued on Page Two)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-14
co NJ MISS IONERS
BETWEEN DEVIL
AND THE DEEP SEA
ON ROAD MATTER
LITIGATION SEEMS PROBABLE
REGARDLESS OF WHICH WAY
THE CAT JUMPS; MEETING
TUESDAY.

The board Of county commissioners
recessed Saturday afternoon until
Tuesday morning, when they will re-
sumo the regular work OF the term.
The question Of signing a contract
for the construction of the gravel road
between Lone Grove and iIealdton
win be the principal topic Of discus
sion, and many citizens are hoping
that final disposition will be made OF
the matter. From current report, 1t
seems sthat the commissioners will
face litigation no matter what action
they take. If they sign the contract
with Nancy brothers that is being
urged by the highway department,
Baker and Ellis through their at
torneys are prepared TO tie matters
up In the courts, on the other hand
If they refuse to sign the contract
with either Of the contractors, they
duction tax money that was trans
ferred by u resolution Of the board
70 the third district in which is locat-
ed the highway under controversy.
will be the bone of contention, and
an injunction asked TO prevent the
commissioners from the third district
from spending more than his prorail
which totals $4,000.
Just what action the board wiz
take has not been intimated, but 1t
is predicted that the affair will be
finally disposed of tomorrow.
County engineer u. G. McCulley
stated this morning that II was his
personal opinion that some definite
action would be taken in the road
matter at once. lie stated that ii had
been intimatcd TO him by the state
highway department that a pledge
or resolution by the incoming board
OF county commissioners insurng q
| patrol system Of maintanancc be In
stalled us soon as the road was built
in order to make any repairs neces-
sary on the highway as soon as a
break appeared would simplify mat
/ ters. The roal IS divided into four
districts. ami by a patrol system II
/ toulu pe kept III toIlStdut ltPtLE ~ "a
minimum expense.
Mr.. McCullcy stated that question
OF local gravel was another question
that was receiving considerable at'
tention at his hands. especially that
which would apply to the west end
OF the road Hc said that the pit at
Lone Grove on the Tallgterro farm
was OF excellent quality, and he be-
lievcd that another bed could be found
closer TO tho west end
The new boarl of county commits
sloners will consist OF Roy NJ. johnson
from the first district, Marian Pierce
from the second district and the
present chairman OF the board. Joe
r. Taylor from the third district. Mr..
Johnson is out OF the city at the pres
ent time but Is expected to return
some day this week, Mr.. McCulley
states that he will put the matter
up to them as soon MS Mr.. Johnson
returns.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-14
OKLAHOMA HOUSE
TAKES UP TRAPP
CHARGES TODAY
WILL SETTLE QUESTION OF FL
ING REGULAR IMPEACHMENT
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

Oklahoma City. Feb. 14.--As mark
of honor to the late Thomas Il. Fer
guson, territorial governor, who died
early today, the lower house Of the
Legislature today adjourned until Tues
day.
when the senate met IT adopted
a motion by Luther Harrison. Demo-
crat. to adjourn after the regular Or
der of business out Of respect TO the
former governor"
All rules and business under special
call in the house goes over until
Tuesday. Included in the latter was
consideration of the report of the in
vestigating committee which last week
recommended impeachment Of Lieut.
Governor NJ. II. Trap for alleged
irregularities in private bond pur-
chases in Seminole and Adair coun
ties.
When the chamber met, resolu
tion proposing adjournment was in
Herod. Jerry Coover and V. NJ. Locke
Jr.. Republicans.
Ben +. Harrison, Democrat, Hughes
county, suggested that inasmuch ms
the house would recess tomorrow
while the body lay in state. 1t would
be proper to adjourn tomorrow in
stead OF today. Speaker Schwabe
however stated that il was the Gus
tom to adjourn on the date Of death
and the resolution was adopted. The
resolution also provided for appoint
ment of a committee OF five members
to represent the house at the funeral
and committee Of five to draft reso'
lutions OF confidence.
Speaker Schwabe appointed the fol-
lowing committee to attend the funer'
CONTINUED on Page T'wo)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-14

Rome.-Popc Benedict conferred the
|tecoratlon of knight Of the order Of
|st. Gregory the Great. on James Nc
|Craw of Oklahoma.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-14
A HOUSE FULL OF
CHILDREN BETTER
THAN ONE FILLED
WITH POODLE DOGS
WOMAN WITH FAD FOR ADOPT
ING BABIES OFFERS HEART
THROB FOR HOODWINKING
HER HUSBAND.

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 14.-,Mrs. Eva
May Swain, daughter of Mrs. Alice
South. admitted TO representatives
Of the Georgia board of public welfare
in Jackson, yesterday, that she had
emulated her mother in adopting a
number Of children as her own and
that she obtained them in Atlanta ac-
cording to announcement made here
By officials of the Georgia commission.
Her admission, it was said, followed
the statement, Saturday, of Mrs. South
that the children were obtained from
st. Mary's maternity hospital operat-
ed by Mrs. NJ. 4. Mitchell, where the
Atlanta woman herself obtained eleven
babies, including two pairs of twins"
and "triplets;" that she aided her
daughter in her scheme and that the
father was not aware of the fact that
the children were not his own.
Last night Mrs. Mitchell, who at
first said the young ones did not come
from her hospital, refused to either
affirm or deny the truth Of the as.
sertions of mother and daughter.
According 10 advices from Jackson
Vile, Mrs. Swain was reticent regard
ing the alleged adoption of the child
rem she is said to have obtained on
several occasions during extended
visits to her mother here. II have
notified the children's home society
of Florida and have given them the
names OF the children, where they
were born and who their parents are
she was quoted as saying.
When shown messages concerning
her daughters alleged secret adoption
OF children. Mrs. South said
well, it's every bit true and its
another story OF mother love; my
daughter grew tired of lavishing her
affections on house full of poodle
dogs anl l helped her TO secretly OBJ
tain her babies and give birth to
them in my home"
Mrs. Swain is the only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. South and now is "a
years old, just 10 years younger
than her mother.
In 1909 she was married TO George
Pew, a machinist OF Richmond va.
| Mrs. South said. Their marriage was
an utter failure, and after four years
/ they separated. No children had
blessed their home.
Eva May promptly obtained u di-
vorce and one year later, in 1914
she became the wife Of William II
Swain of Jacksonville. He was al
electrician for the Construction En-,
gineering Company. and had good
job. Their married life was happy
/ from the start and their little home
was one Of the most delightful spots
In the whole world. But two year.
passed and no children came. and Eva
May was bitterly disappointed.
Like myself, she had a great de.
sire for children, but through il all
she loved her husband devotedly-
just as deyotedly rs l love mine.
she said.
Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. l4-winis
II. Swain. husband Of the daughter oi
Mrs. II. \. South said today he hat
always been under the impression
the children were their own.
Mrs Swain, in tears, refused to dis
cuss the matter he said. II hav,
not questioned her closely and Will,
can hardly bring myself to be
levc she has deceived me. ii make:
little difference, as | believe tina
whatever she did, she did believing
IL WIS right"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-14
Plans Already Under Way
for the Gala Event in
the History of
ElkdOm
MORE THAN 500 ELKS
AND WIVES EXPECTED
ANNUAL MAY CLASS INITIATION
WILL BE ONE OF THE BIG
FEATURES OF THE TWO
DAYS CONVENTION

The Oklahoma state convention OF
| the b. p. o. Elks will be held in this
city on May 23rd and oath. The
dates for this gala event, and other
matter pertaining to the program and
plans for the twoday session were
arranged yesterday morning ut a
meeting of the state executive COM
mittee and the members of the local
committees in charge of the conven-
ton.
The work of the various commit
tees has been set in motion, ana q
meeting Of the entertainment com
mittee at the rooms Of the local or
ganization tonight will mark the ini-
tial move towards the completion oi
plans which promise the most impress.
sive and entertaining convention even
held in this city.
The personnel of the committees in
charge is composed Of prominent citl'
zcI,s OF Ardmore and members OF the
organization who are competent for
the work for which they have been
selected and the success of the con
Vention is an assured fact.
More than 500 delegates and visit
irl brothers are expected TO be pres
cit at Ardmore during the two days
Many OF the out Of town organizations
have signified their intention Of bring
ing along their own bands, and these,
together with floats and other para
phenalia which Bills" from various
parts of the state will bring here
promise many novel sights which will
be performed ON the streets of the
city and at the rooms of the conven
ton.
An added feature during the conven-
ton will be the initiation of the May
class, which Is famous in Ardmorc
us Il CLASSY, ludicrous event. Citi
zenS OF Ardmore remember the ini'
tation of the May class last year
when u monster street parade was
conducted prior to the stepping Of th'
rockies over the hot sands, at the
initiation hall The sands are hotter
than ever this year. states Grand Ex'
ulted Ruler Bob Gardenhire. due tC
many additional thermal units which
have been purchased during the past
few months. Candidates viii be given
the heights of their desires ca.
An outline Of the program which
has been arranged for the conven'
ton Is as follows:
May 23. 1921
Registering Of dolegates----lO;OO a. m
Opening OF state lodge 1900 p. m
(Speakers, etc)
Dutch lunch at the club rooms
600 y. m
Stag party and entertainment----
500 y. m
May ~, 1921
Adjourned meeting n. m
Parade -------------------- l'OO p' III
Initiation OF candidates (Conven-
ton HalO ------------- 800 p. IN
Barbecue ----------------- i'VV p III
Elk'S Ball ---------------- WV p' w
Tickets for admission To the thea
tres OF Ardmore will be presented 4
all the visiting delegates and thei
wives. The management OF the loca
theatres has promised to have oX
ceptlonal high class entertainment II
this city during the convention days
Other forms OF entertainment will b
baseball games by teams OF theTexas
oklahoma League. and boxing bout
by some OF the best fistic performer
In the country, who can be 6rough
hero for the occasion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-14

ST. Augustine. tla.--Although sew
cral decisions remain to be made In
regard to cabinet selections. Presi.
dent-eleot Harding Is confident th>
problem will be solved in way ac-
ceptable to all elements of his party.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-05
REAL. ESTATE
coon RTTYg

a Improved 20 acre tract, locat-
ed az miles south, room house.
bath, electric lights, water, 2 acres
strawberries, IN acres prnnes.
cherries. family orchard, running
water, pasture and timber. Price
$4,000, terms.
Well improved 80 acre tract
close in, 10 room modern house.
good barn. IN acres logans, 2
3-4 acre strawberries; will take
good house as part payment. Price
Sic, 900.
Improved acre tract nearly all
In bearing fruit, house and barn.
Price $4,000.
Good room modern home in
Portland to trade for good Salem
home.
NIf you are looking to buy, trade
or sell, see
w. H. GRABENHoRST & co.
275 State street. ne
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-05

old roosters 1Oc; broilers over 2
pounds 24c.
Butterfat: Butterrat 29c; c;cream
cry butter 36@37c; country but
ter soc: milk $1.6O per cwt.
Vegetables: Oregon onions 75c
@s1 cwt; beets So cwt; carrots
$1.25 per cwt; Oregon cabbage
&c lb; green peppers 25c;
rh,ibarb &c; asparagus l3c ID,
Texas tomatoes $1.75 box; green
peas 16c; Strawberries 81 cate;
new potatoes 4o lb; Bermuda wax
onions $1.75 a crate; cucumbert
81 per doz.
Fruits: Oranges 1915 q 500;
lemons $3.50; bananas lie; dates
pound (bulk) lee; drome-
darys dates $500 case; blaci
figs 10c; white rigs 12hc; cali
fornia grapefruit $3.50; Floridt
grapefruit $1,000; Arizona grap'
fruit $3.50; cantaloupe $3.50 Pc
crate: apricots So per crate; wa
termelon 21sc per lb.
Retail Prices,
Poultry and eggs: Eggs 22e
creamery butter 80 a 40c; countr.
butter sac.
Portland, Or, July 5.-Cattl'
steady; receipts 597; choice steer
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-05
Ex-Crown
Prince Is
Mechanic
Works Over Anvil In
Blacksmith Shop; is
Popular With Town
People
By Robert Poulaine.

Weeringen, July 5--The former
crown prince Of Germany has TAX
en- to blacksmithing to while away
the idle hours in bad weather, ana
it was in the blacksmith shop OF
his boon companion that l found
him when | visited Weeringen.
He was standing before the an
vii, his face Illuminated by the
glowing Goals, sleeves rolled up, in
sport knickerbockers, with heavy
wool stockings. My visit did not
seem to surprise him in the least.
zone minute" he said, "and /
will be with you"
The iron was now red hot, and
he had to take advantage of 1t. He
brought down the hammer a few
times; there was shower of
sparks, kissing sound in the tub
of water, and the job was done.
Frederick William rubbed his
hands with a satisfied air, re-
moved his oilskin jacket and a
cyclists cap pulled down upon his
hair, which still remains blond
The blacksmith himself, greatly
embarrassed, consulted with his
wife over the best way to receive
me and the photographer who ac-
companied me. But the ex-crown
prince solved the difficulty him
self. and five minutes later we
were seated in the dining room Of
Mr.. Luijt, the blacksmith, around
an imposing pitcher of beer.
"Mr, Hohenzollern" didn't
change his attitude bit when he
learned that l was a Frenchman
and that l was newspaperman.
80 you are from Paris?" he
said. We'll, give us the latest
gossip of the French capital. Are
the women still pretty and stylish
ly dressed? That's a nicely tailor
ed suit you are wearing What are,
the popular pieces playing in th@
Paris theatres today?"
The ex-crown prince Is in the
very best of health and doesn' {
seem to suffer much from his exile.
He complains about the high cost
of living, like any other citizen,
but seems to enjoy life in simple
little house, with a cook, valet,
one other domestic and former
Brandenburg gendarme. Though at
Doom the Inhabitants are almost
hostile to the ex-kaiser, the former
Crown prince enjoys such popular
ity here that the municipality
would bestow high honors upon
; | him IL the Dutch government
would permit it.