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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
LIGHTNING CAUSES
S5OO,O0O FIRE IN A
BIG MILLING PLANT

Kansas City, Aug. Damage esti-
mated at approximately s5OOO 900 was
caused here early today when tn.
large plant Of the Kelley Milling Com
pany located in an east side Industrial
district was destroyed by fire. The
plant is supposed to have been struck
by lightning during severe electri-
cal storm.
The Kelley plant was one Of the
largest of its kind in the city. II con.
sisted OF a main structure Of seven
stories, an elevator and several o;he,
smaller buildings
According to Arthur Il. Kelley. pres.
Ident Of the concern. the plant was
valued at $500 600 and was insured.
Mr. Kelley said the mill had q
capacity Of 5000 barrels Of flour
dally and that the elevator would held
100000 bushels OF grain. About 40 900
bushels ~ wheat We're stored In the
elevator. he said. and in the ware.
houses were between 1000 and 5000
barrels OF flour.
Investigation showed that the light.
ming bolt struck in chute leading
from the elevator 10 the milling build
mgs. Because of the rapidly with
which the flames spread. fircmen said
they believed grain dust must have
been lgnited.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
STATE CROPS IN
GOOD CONDITION
REPORTS INDICATE
LATE CORN MADE GOOD PRO
GRESS DURING PAST WEEK;
WEATHER GENERALLY FAV-
ORABLE TO COTTON

Oklahoma City, Aug. 17.-Late corn
made good progress through the state
except in the southwestern section
where there is an acute drought dur
ing the week ending yesterday, ac-
-cording to the weekly crop and weatb-
er report issued by the weather bu.
reau here. The weather was generally
favorable fer cotton and the crop i'm
proved as a whole, the report said.
Commenting on the rainfall during
the week. the summary said
The rainfall was moderate to heavy
over the northern portion and mostly
light over the southern portion. The
rains were beneficial to all crops, but
too light in the southwest portion to
break the drought which continued
acute in that section"
The bulk Of the corn crop was said
to be in fair to excellent condition
Weevils were less active during the
week and cotton is in good to excel
lent condition in the northern portions
the report declares. Cotton in the
southern part of the state was de-
scribed as being in fair to very poor
condition due to previous weevil dam
age in the south central and southeast
ern counties, and the drought which
is seriously damaging the crop in
the southwest portion"
Grain sorghums, broom corn. sweet
potatoes and peanuts generally MADE
coed progress exceptsin the southwest
part, the report continues. Truck crops
gardens and pastures were suffering
from lack Of moisture but We're re-
vlved by the recent rains. it was said
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
Harry Thompson, Charged
With Murder, Has Hear
ing Before Justice of
Peace This Afternoon
DETAILS LEADING TO
SHOOTING MEAGRE
CROWDS FROM NEIGHBORING
TOWNS Fill MADUL; SYNIPA.
THY SEEMS UNDIVIDED; BOTH
MEN WERE WELL KNOWN

After thirty minutes of testimony
IN the preliminary trial Of Harry
Thompson, prominent farmer and
stockman, charged with the murder
Of A. A. Greenman of Woodvle, be
fore Justice Of rhe Peace J. r. Hearr
OF Madill this afternoon, the state
rested.
Attorneys for Thompson stated that
he would enter a plea of self defense
when witnesses for .he defense vert
called
Harry Thompson, prominent farme!
and stockman. charged with the mur.
der of a. A. Greenman Of Woodvlle
will plead self defense before Justice
of the Peace j. r. Hearn at Madil
this afternoon at O'Clock when his
case is called for hearing.
Madill is filled with people from the
neighboring towns who have mani
fcsted an interest in the proceedings
Both men were well known and re-
spected in this part Of the state.
Only one question is being asked
when friends OF the two men meet on
the street, it is: why did he do ito
Details Of affairs leading up to the
shooting are meagre, but many lilo
gical tales are being told Of old jeal.
ousies, family affairs, Illicit relations
and bad blood by acquaintances OF
the two men sympathy is undivided
1t is apparently curiosity that is af
fecting the crowds. according to in
formation from Madill.
c. A. Coakley Of Ardmore and W
r. Utterback Of Durant are attorney:
for Thompson, while County Attorney
George Sneed without assistance viii
lead the prosecution.
Greenman was shot on the mair
street of Madill last Thur 5day night
Thompson Immediately surrendered
himself to the county officers and wa.
held in custody without bond for sev
eral days after which ne was confined
t. jail without bond.
Sneed said this morning that infor
nation in his possession was thai
Greenman was shot without warning
and that he was unarmed. He saiC
Thompson came upon Greenman frcu
behind and shot without declaring his
intentions. Sneed said he is convinced
the shooting took place following
Greenman's warning 10 Thompson Z
stay from Mrs. Greenman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
LOCATION OF DAM
Is FAVORED WITH
ENGINEERS REPORT
CITY MANAGER. SECRETARY or
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND
OTHERS VISIT PROPOSED
SITE FOR DAM

Following prolonged discussion OF
the water supply and proposed ex
tensions, members Of the city com
mission, the Chamber OF Commerce
md engineers Tuesday afternoon wen;
to the source Of the water supply in
the Arbuckle Mountains on an inspee
ton trip.
Members u the party included City
Manager Dyer, James Barron Of The
Chamber orf Commerce, Engineers
=. T.. Je:fues and Ben Lindsey and
E,chard El1m.
All members of the party were vel
pleased with the proposed dam sit
and 10 b. understood the engineers
have recommended this location. Fur
tncr developments ON the project
await the report OF the party
NJ the site selected two large hills
come together within about 400 feet
which will afford natural anchor
for the proposed dam the engineer;
stated The altitude is around 9OC
feet The reservoir is TO be- fed by
number of rayincs gnd by Hickory
creek
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
R0TARIANS ENJOY
VISIT FROM WIVES
AT NOON LUNCHEON

Rotary was swept from its feet today
II was "a surprise party that surpassed
anything the local club has done in
the way of making a meeting pleas
ant. Don Cochran. chairman OF group
., who prepared the program planned
Tor the wives 10 the Rotsrians to storm
the yeeting. The women were on the
mozZan.ne floor Of the hotel in wait
ing and when 'he men had assembled
for luncheon the women In the midst
of cheering invaded the dining room
~ the hotel The R0tarians were taken
by surprise but there was never a
p.easantcr meeting held In the city and
it lasted Tor two hours. In all there
were III guests. there were so many
t.ent the main dining room was not
capable % accommodating them ana
eleven farm boys who We're guests OF
the club were seated IN the Coffee
shop whore they We're presided over
hy John " Smpkins and Nor,
Wool These boys belong 20 the live.
s,,ck judging class which has been In
session here under the auspices of the
state agricultural college.
Mrs Bob Clrdenhire with Mrs Bill
l.c Ringer 1t the piano sang two songs
Mrs. Glrdcuh.rc has brcn absent on
irip west and her presence at th,
club to-day was the occasion of gen.
u.no rejoicing
A',cr tbr luncheon was turned over
iO Chairman Cochran Mrs. billie Bak.
or sang Two selections and would
doubtless sung au afternoon had she
responded to tbc requests that wore
made.
The most delightful event Of tho
meeting Was talk by Mrs. John
Whtcm1n. Shc took as her text. WHY
Roiataus make god husbands She
concluded that their goodness resulted
from their motto which is We serve
Her speech was characterized by ex.
ampIcs of wit that kent the ban
1ueicrs laughing Supt e. W. Rich'
ards made response Go Mrs. Whtcman.
Each guest was presented with a
souvenir Rotary song which was sung
with Mr. Richards leader
The weekly Rotary paper will hs
edited next week by Mrs John white
man. Airs Frank Gates and Mrs. I'd
ward Gait James Barron editor pre-
tcmpore resigned in their favor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
KING OF SIBERIA
DIES FOLLOWING A
LINGERING ILLNESS

Belgrade, Aug. fixing Peter OF
Serbia died late Tuesday. following an
Illness Of several months. In June he
was reported to bc in u serious con.
dtion. He was then suffering from
rleurisy
In July he was said to be- steadily
improving in health and his physicians
declared him out u danger Nothing
was heard Of the aged monarch until
q few days ago. Then word was
received he was seriously III with
congestion of the lungs He sank
into unconsciousncss Friday. remain.
ing In that condition until Saturday.
His condition became worse sunday
night and he gradually failed until
the end
King Peter Of Serbia. 5G years old
white haired. deaf. IN from the in.
firmities OF age and suffering from
the wounds VI three or more wars,
ielnquishcd the cares N state In 1919
when his second son Crown Prince
Alexander, 5ucccecdcd him and be-.
came the ruler Of the new state uf
sugoslavia. lie then dcclarcd
MY beloved Serbia Is now free and
It's future. I believe. will b. u great
one. My work II over desire only
the continued affection and devotion og
my dear people. and. finally. grave
on Serbian soil
Despite his age King Peter present
ed ono OF the most courageous fig.
urcs of the war on the day that Ser.
hia rejected the Austrian demands
Peter rcnounced his temporary abdi-
cation Of the throne and placed him.
self once more at the head OF the
country. He was even then almost
sightlcss and hard OF hearing and
vas under the constant care uf phy.
sician
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
DEMOCRATS PLAN
A FIGHT ON THE
TAX REVISION BILL
RESOLUTION CHARGES THAT
SOME or REDUCTIONS BENEFIT
LARGELY THE RICH; SOLID
VOTE AGAINST BILL is
ANTICIPATED

Washington. Aug, 1.-THE house
took up the republican tax revision
bin today under rule calling for a
final vote late Saturday. General de.
bate was limited to two days. with the
remaining time given to consideration
Of amendments under the five minute
speech limitations
Before the house met, the democratic
members assembled in caucus for a
third time TO complete plans for a
fight on the measure.
II was understood that most OF the
time was given over to the wording
Of resolution under which the mem
bers would be found to vote solidly
against the republican bill. This reso.
luton was drawn after the caucus had
received a telegram from Representa-.
tive Kitchen. the democratic leader
who is III at Scotland Neck, n. c., urg-
ing united opposition.
Democratic members Cf the ways
and means committee were busy early
today on their minority report. which
II is Understood, would attack the
means by which they would benefit
largely the rich. They had until Fri.
day TO file their report.
Chairman Fordney Of the ways and
means committee had charge Of the
bill IN the floor and was expected to
divide the time for general debate
about evenly between the democrats
and republicans. It was expected that
there would be seven hours OF discus
sion on each side today and tomorrow
Under the republican rule, amendments
offered by majority members Of the
ways and means committee would be
given priority when the bill is taken
up FOR amendment Friday morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
TEXAS S0L0NS MEET
IN EXTRA SESSION

Austin. Texas, Aug l1.--Governor
Pat NJ, Neff this morning called a
special session OF the 35th Legislature
To convene at 10 o'clock today, ten
hours after the first special session
had adjourned sine die.
Failure OF the Legislature to agree
on the educational Appropriation bill
a,cessitated the extra scssion.
Although number OF members of
the senate and house left FOR their
homes late last night and carly to-
day, Il Is thought that "a quorum will
be present In both branches.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
TELLER, FILING CLERK AND
MONEY MISSING FROM BANI,

Denver, Aug i6.-- Edwin A. MORSE.
% years old. head teller at the Inter.
national Trust Company. has disap-
pearcd along with about $4,000 In
currency It was announced today by
John Evans, president or the insti.
tuition. Miss Msble penfold %. a M.
ing clerk at the hank. also IL missing.
sir Evans said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
Lands Divided

Mexico city Aug. l1--Nationai
lands In the territory OF Quintann
Roo which have stood idle since 1909
Are to Doe divided into small tracts
and sold on easy terms to farmer
who can give suitable financial ref.
crtnccs. The distribution NJ these
lands was suspended on December Is.
1909. In order to allow for a cor.
lvte survey
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
ALLEGED COJNrEREEiTER SAYS
III n ESCAPED rENAS CONNtCT

Toronto. ont. Aug i5-Caudo W.
narn,. also known 5s Robert MorI.
.un arrested here saturday un "a
charge of passing counterfeit coins.
confessed toiay the iUl.rc announced.
that hc was an y-rap,d life prisoner
from Huntsville. Texas. where be- had
roen imprisoned for wuundins two
Houston policemen.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
MUST BE GENERAL
REDUCTION or ARMAMENT,
SENATOR LODGE DECLARES

Washington, Aug l7.-Senator
Lodge Of Massachusetts, named by
the president as one of the dele.
gates to the disarmament confer
ence, declared in the senate to-
day that he would exert his best
efforts for a reduction Of disarma-
ment, but there must be a gen
eral reduction by all nations"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17

aid Miss Robertson. "and I
might urge her appointment"
she add = that In urier to
qualify. a woman not only would
have 90 b. an international law
YER vcrsed In diplomatic prac.
tice. familiar with foreign Lam
euagps and conditions. and have
an assured serial standing and a
wide International acquaintance.
bot would nesd the faculty Of
listening a great deal and say.
ing little"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
Carter County Is Asked to Join In Community Sing Thursday Ng
REPORTS FROM l6 COUNTRIES
SHOW HEAVY INCREASE IN
THE PRODUCTION OF WHEAT

Washington, Aug. l7.-Statistics
from 16 countries, including the
United States. which normally pro
duce about fifty per cent Of the
total wheat crop Of the world, in
dicate a production this year of
approximately 1885, 900 900 bushels in
about seven million bushels more
than last year, the department of
agriculture announced today. This
estimate is based on reports up 10
August Is.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
Miss Alice Deals Woman an AWful
Blow; She Must Listen, Not Talk

Washington Aug i1. Miss
Alice Bobcuaon. the onlt woman
member of congress took rartic-
ular ioins when she called at
thr white ilousa Tuesday to
make % plain that her visit was
not to urge appointment II a
woman on the American dslesa.
ton to the disarmament confer
enre
Show me woman in the
United State Who Is qualned.7
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
LA T T

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE senate
finance committee will determine next
week whether tax revision or tariff
will take procedure Tor enactment.
Chairman PcnroSe announced today
The committee iuGay decided tO con.
tinue the hearing through neat wtcl,
talcng up the oil and wool schedule.
Waterloo. Iowa. Aug. li.-Iouis Vol.
lenwrldrr. 10. and Dcn,cl I.eeper. H..
were killed this morning when cement
walls and floor, NJ an old cellar uu.
der which they had tunnclcd aud made
u cave. collapsed. burying them under
the debris. Rcscuers worked 10 minutes
before cNtricating the bodies.
New York. Aug. li.-Rccciycrs In
equity w'rc appointed today for Me.
Clure's Magazine. Inc. on complaint ol
Marcus -. Brhrman who claims Sis..
ej6 due ON notes.
Blueficld. ". Va. Aug. ii.-ludgr !.
{. Herudon of the county circuit court
yesterday signed bill at Princeton.
making permanent the temporary in
junction granted to Pocahontas Goa,
Company against the United Mine
Workers of America restraining the
organization from unionisinr MERCER
county.
\ temporary injunction i In force
at present In Mcdowell county against
the union
Bclias,. Aug. ij.--ln Royal Irish
Consiabulary leave has been cancelled.
dating from today II w1s announced
here this forenoon.
Washington. Aug. ii.-Favorahl, rc.
port of the administration railroad
funding bill. was ordered today by the
senate interstate commerce commits.
sion by q vote NJ : 10 :.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
CITY SCHOOLS ARE
IN GOOD SHAPE FOR
THE FALL TERM

Ardmorc city schools are In good
shape for the opening on September
~. according TO &. w. Richards. city
superintendent. this morning. An
teachers have been selected and they
will report here for institute work on
September s.
Summer school which closed two
weeks ago carried 200 pupils registered
and was one Of the largest attendance
had at the short terms. e
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
Originating in the Southern
RoOming House Fire De-
stroys Three Buildings
Damaging Others
FlREMEN ESTIMATE
LOSS AT S1OO,OOO.OO
RELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN START.
ED BY CIGARETTE; FIRENIEN
HANDICAPPED BY STRONG
WIND AND Low WATER
PRESSURE

Fire which originated in the South.
ern rooming house on West Main
street Of Healdton, at midnight last
night destroyed three buildings and
damaged four others with an est!-
mated loss Of 100000.
The rooming house was on the sec.
ond floor of the Roy Carmichael build.
ing. occupied downstairs by a general
merchandise firm. The Lyric airdome
with all equipment, and a two.story
frame store building were completely
destroyed. All were frame buildings.
and little insurance was carried.
Firemen are Of the belief that the
fire was started from a cigarette
in one of the rooms. Investigation is
being conducted today
The stricken area is the first block
OF West Main street and in the heart
OF the business section. All buildings
in the block are built Of wood.
Starting at 1880 o'clock the flames
were not under control until nearly 3
o'clock this morning. Firemen were
handicapped by strong wind and
low water pressure
Loss by damage to buildings not
touched by the flames will reach
$4,000 according to members OF the
fire department. Burning embers and
clnders, together with black pine
smoke penetrated nearly all the stores
and offices in that section of the town
and 1t is probable the amount of dam.
ages will be increased.
This Is the second disastrous fire
to visit Healdton within the past few
moufhg
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17

Sedalia, Mo, Aug. IA deluge
OF rain accompanied by stiff winu
last night did extensive damage at the
state fair grounds for the second time
since the opening OF the Missouri Cen.
tennial fair.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17
EamOnn de Valera Declares
Dali Eirean Will Not
Accept Terms Offered
By the British
HOPES FOR EARLY
SETTLEMENT DIM
LONDON PRESS CONTINUES IN
OPTIMISTIC VEIN PREDICTING
IRELAND'S ACCEPTANCE; RE
GRET DE VALERA'S STAND
(By the Associated Press

Dublin, Aug. 1.-THE public
meeting Of the Dali Eireann was
adjourned this afternoon TO an
indefinite day Private sessions
will be held in the meantime,
beginning tomorrow
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17

Cincinnati. Ohio. Aug. Ill. s.
Crowell. former owner OF the Crowell
Publishing Company, Springfield, Ohio
publishers Of the "Womans Home
Companion" and Farm and Fire
side." died early today Ia a hospital
In this city. Ne had been In IN health
with cancer for many months.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-17

q. l.. Evans of the Evans commu
mty was In the city Tuesday on bus
,ress and asserted that while he
linncd 200 bales of totion last velr.
h. would gin less than So balcs this
wear. due to the poor condition uf
the crop. Mr. Evans claims to- have
the largest ginning area in the county
Hari times are unknown In Wilson
according to Arch clark. editor ~
the wilson ae'tr who was In the
city last nieh uusinrss is carrying
aione in Hvct shape and ne one in
that section is oven thinking OF tat
conditions. he aid.
The New York herald., 1921-09-05
HAMILTON FISH, JR.,
OUTDISTANCES VETS
Shows Best Mark in Putting
the Shot at Outing of
First Division.

Special Despatch to THE NEW YoaR HERALD.
PouGHKEEPsIE. Sept. THE veterans
of the First Division. who are the guests
of Capt. L. Gordon Hamersley at
Crugers Island over Labor Day, passed
to-day with one continuous round OF
athletic events. in which several boxing
bouts proved the most interesting and
exciting part of the programme. 1t had
been planned to take an excursion on
the Hudson, for which the John Gully
had been supplied with all the eatables
and drinkables that the party would
need but ii waa voted to remain on the
Island and have the athletic programme
to-day instead of tomorrow. as the
weather was ideal, and the athletes did
not care to take chances with the pros
poets OF a sudden change to the humid
weather OF the last several days.
The contests, in charge of DIR. Ralph
H. Goldberg, were so numerous that
many had to go over until tomorrow.
when the bail game between two picked
teams Of the division win meet for the
championship.
Representative Hamilton Fish, .Ir..
was visitor to-day, and after the shot
Pot event he went IN, and Just 10 snow
the members OF the Sixth Field Artillery
how the members of the Fifteenth could
put the shot he tipped the best the Sixth
could do by more than six feet.
The centre of interest for tomorrow
will be the boxing bouts for the light
and heavy weight championship of the
division. Some lively settos are prom
Used, as there is considerable rivalry
among the men for the honors.
The contests closed with the fifty yard
dash. swimming, in which Paul Gelpcke
won by about three feet with DIR. Pallen
second and Lieut-Col. Sheperd third
Another evening was spent with views
of War Department movies of the First
Division i'm action. views that. il was
said had never been shown before.
The boxing bouts to-day were between
professionals, starting with the battle
royal in which ten negro fighters put on
the gloves. Kid Brown of New York
was the only one standing when the dust
had cleared away. Harry Robinson and
"Chicago Slim went four fast rounds.
III which Robinson won. Other winners
were
Running high jump. Fl. Gershon; G.
Hardy second. The 100 yard dash.
George Boyd, time IL los. I'll. A. Hardy
second. George White third. Shot put,
George White distance, &c Il feet. Run
ming broad jump, /. Sexton; distance,
Ia Fl. 2 in.
The New York herald., 1921-09-05
American Soccer League
Schedule for Eight Cities

Delegates representing the eight clubs
in the eight city circuit or the new
American Soccer League met yesterday
at the Hotel Astor and adopted sched-
ule OF games for the Saturdays and
Sundays in September and October up
to the time Of the first u. s. F. A. cup
ties on October Is and 16. The league
season will open on September II with
two games in New England, and the
following day with two in the metropol-
itan district. r. =. Cummings of Paw
tucket. r. L.. vice-president of the league.
was in the chair, with Thomas w. Cahill
of New York as secretary. A permanent
schedule committee was appointed as
follows: w. L. Lewis. Philadelphia r..
W. Cahlll and NJ. Vandeweghe. New
York w. S. Brown. Harrison, y. j..
and A. Pringle. Pawtuckst. X. |. APP
pended Is the schedule as far as adopted :
September IT. Fail River VS.. Faico II. G.
~. New York T. G. VS.. Harrison and Todd
shipyard vs.. Celtics AZ Jersey City: -.
Falco f. G. VS.. Fall River and Philadelphia
vs.. 7. 4 p. Coats #. c.: -. New York vs..
Ceitics and Todd Shipyard W.. Harrison.
October I, Fall River W.. Harrison, Falco
Il. G. vs. Celtics, j. r. Coats vs.. Todd
shlpyard and Philadelphia vs. New York;
Falco r. c., Todd Shipyard vs. philadelphia
and Celtics w. Fali River; s, Fall River vs..
Cetics. Falco r. G.. vs. Harrison and Phiia-
delphla VS.. Todd Shipyard; ., New York w.
Philadelphia Todd Shipyard w. Falco ".
G. and Harrison VIZ. y. p. Coats h. G.