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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
W HILE PRESIDENT
AND SECRETARIES
CONFER CHAIRMAN
ORDERS WAGE CUT
DISPUTE BETWEEN SHIP OWNERS
SHIPPING BOARD AND MARINE
WORKERS RESULTS IN Is PER
CENT SLASH

Washington, April 30.-Just one con-
crete result came today out Of a series
Of conferences here, looking to a settle
ment Of the wage dispute between the
American ship owners, the shipping
board and the marine workers. This was
an order by Chairman Benson to II
operators Of government merchant craft
to reduce wages Is per cent, effective
at midnight tonight.
Apparently none Of those partici-
pating in the conferences were pre-
pared to say what would be the full
effect of the order.
William s. Brown, president of the
Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa
ton. said the engineers had been in
structed not to sign any articles cali
ing for wage cuts, while Andrew lu
ruseth, president OF the Internationa
Seamen's Union, stated that the mem
bers of his union had voted against
signing such articles
Chairman Benson's order came while
President Harding and his secretaries
Of labor and commerce were consultino
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
REPUBLICANS LINE
BEHIND SEPARATE
PEACE RESOLUTION
ON SATURDAY EVE
BORAH DECLARED AMERICAN
VOTERS "SCRAPPED LEAGUE OF
NATIONS At NATIONAL ELEC-
TION LAST NOVEMBER.

Washington, April 30,--The Knox
Peace Resolution passed by the last
congress and vetoed by President Will
SON slightly amended and again passed
by the senate, now goes to the house
with prospects Of prompt action there.
No change was made by the senate in
the resolution as reported by the for
eien relations committee 1t would re-
peal the war resolutions affecting Ger
many and Austria-Hungary, impound
alien enemy property and reserve to
the United States all rights and privi-
leges under the treaty of Versailles and
other peace treaties.
An effort to amend the resolution
made by Senator Townsend, Republi-
can, Michigan, who moved to strike
out the clause repeating the war de-
claration and substitute a simple de-
claration of peace, was defeated A to
26 shortly before the final vote. Sena-
tor Lodge of Massachusetts opposed
the Townsend amendment; stating that
il had been considered carefully by the
foreign relations committee, which de
cided that the direct method was the
best
Senator Lodge, in inaugurating the
debate for the day told the senate that
treaties with Germany and others with
other nations with which the United
States had been at war would follow
the Knox resolution. lie also gave
notice that the United States would not
abandon the allies.
Substitutes for the Knox resolution
prepared by Senator King, Democrat,
Utah. We're not offered. Mr. King said
| that tho Republican majority appeared
| determined t. support the Knox reso-
ution a. offered. Senator France, Re
publican. Maryland, also did not offer
| his plans Tor a general world confer
ence to consider various questions af-
| fecting rehabilitation He promised to
| offer his measure later
The vote ON the peace resolution did
not come until after o'clock tonight
and was preceded by tense partisan
clashes. The Republicans lined up al
most soldly behind the measure and
all but five of the Democrats voted or
were paired against IT,
In the final clashes today, the third
dav OF debate on the resolution, the lea-
que Of nations battle was fought anew.
Senator Borah declared that President
Harding had "scrapped" the league
with the approval Of the American vot-
ers.
Democratic senator's denied that the
last election was decision against
the league, declaring that many sup
portcrs of the Republican ticket favor
ed the league and believed that Presi-
dent Harding would endeavor to secure
ratification Of the treaty OF Versailles.
Senator Borah charged that the
treaty was not being executed and that
the allies in fixing German reparations,
were acting without authority from
the treaty Senator Borah's state
mcnt brought sharp reply from Sena'
tor Hitchcock. the Democratic leader
i'm the treaty fight who declared Sena-
tor Borah primarily responsible FOR
Americas lack Of voice in the peace
/ settlements.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
DIFFERENCES OF
OPINION AROSE AT
A MEETING OF THE
SUPREME COUNCIL
FRANCE DETERMINED TO OCCUPY
RUHR REGION UNLESS GER
MANY PAYS; ENGLAND AND
ITALY OPPOSE ACTION


London, April 30.-A sharp differ
ence Of opinion between the French,
on the one side. and the British and
Italians on the other, arose this after
noon at a meeting Of the supreme
council to consider enforcement OF the
treaty Of Versailles, and the steps to
be taken TO enforce payments Of the
reparations by Germany.
Premier BRAND of France, who had
the support of NJ. Jasper, the Bel
gan foreign minister, made strong
fight for the Paris plan, which includes
immediate occupation of the Ruhr
region of German, while the British
prime minister, Mr.. Lloyd George, and
Count Sforza, the Italian foreign min.
ister, brought up new proposals, un-
der which the conference should de-
eide, how the obligation was to be
satisfied and then issue an ultimatum
which would have a brief time limit,
10 Germany. The experts tonight are
considering the Two schemes and will
report at another meeting Of the SUI
preme council Monday morning
Sor'serous was the situation con.
sidered that Mr.. Lloyd George, who
was accompanied in the conference by
Earl Curzon, the foreign minister,
called an immediate meeting Of the
British cabinet to discuss the matter.
Today a meeting of the supreme
council was a protracted one, NJ.
BRAND taking long time TO explain
the French plan to Count Sforza, and
NJ Jaspar, who had not the advan-
tage of being present at Hythe. when
the French premier discussed the mat
ter with Mr.. Lloyd George. Only this
morning. was il made known that the
British had a new scheme 10 offer,
which was communicated to Nj. BRAND
when he went 10 Downing Street, at
noon for a short talk with Mr.. Lloyd
George.
1t was explained from the British
side after the meeting of the council
that the new move was made owing
to the findings Of the reparations
committee that the German Indebted
ness was $500, OO0, 900 pounds. This.
it was said greatly altered the situ-
alton. and il was necessary to apply.
ing the penalties that the provisions OF
the treaty has been observed.
Ii was no surprise TO find Count
Sforza supporting the British plan, as
il had been. known Italy was strongly
opposed TO occupation of the Ruhr,
unless it was found absolutely nee
eSsary in order to enforce payment
of the reparations, Tonight's meet
ing Of the experts may find way
out of the difficulty and tomorrow's
meeting OF the supreme council may
be able TO compose the differences or
find a middle course, but the diplo-
mats took n serious view of the sit.
uation for, if no agreement is reached.
NJ BRAND is faced with the prospect
Of having France advance into the
Ruhr region alone, or at best, with
the Belgians, or placing his cabinet
in jeopardy.
Military experts were not present
at today's meeting but diplomats and
financiers were there in strong force.
1t was said after the reparations
question was disposed of some OF the
allies expressed a desire to discuss
Italy's alleged breach of faith in en-.
tering into a treaty with the Turkish
nationalities.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
OFFICER CAPTURED MOON.
SHINE STILL WHILE THE
MOON "SHINED" STII. Il

Atoka, Okla, April 30.-Two negroes
were seriously wounded, a twin still
of $50 gallon capacity. 100 gallons Of
whisky and a large amount of fire arms
were seized early today, by posse le>i
by Sheriff j. w. Phillips OF this county
on a "moonshine" plant in the noun
tains, eleven miles northwest of Atoka.
j. Il. Taylor was shot In the arm and
Felix Taylor was shot in the leg by
the officers in resisting arrest. Neither
was fatally hurt.
The "moonshine" plant is said to have
been one of the most complete so far
discovered in eastern Oklahoma. Value
of the stlll and liquor at prevailing
ilegtmatc prices is placed at from So
500 to $4,000
The officers seized n pump gun a =
guage shot gun, a double barreled shot
gun. one large pistol and number OF
smaller pistols in addition to quaint =
OF ammunition
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
With Boy Scouts Leading.
With Bands DiscOursing
Sweet Strains of Music,
Spectacular Parade
WILSON HAD MOST
ATTRACTIVE FLOAT
WHILE. OTHER NEIGlIBORiNG
COMMUNITIES HAD IMPORTANT
PLACES IN GRAND PAGEANT;
NEXT YEAR BETTER STILL

The weather man sent floods OF
sunshine and the balmiest spring day
Of the entire season, especially for
the Rose Carnival, which was given
Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
Chairman Cochran did a very clever
piece of work. He asked the owners
to assemble their floats at 3 o'clock
and announced in advance that the
procession would start moving AT 3
o'clock. George Poulter, who had
charge of the Chamber of Commerce
Band, stood with watch in hand and
promptly on the minute the band,
playing America" started on the line
of parade with all cars and floats fol-
lowing in, according to the numbers
they drew for position in the line of
march.
Vast crowds of people filled the city
10 overflowing. There were as many
,,s 30 city blocks where the sidewalks
~ standing full and the crowds
filled the streets until the traffic cops
had to push them back.
Forty Boy Scouts under command
OF james Dolman. senior patrol leader
of Troop g. assisted by Senior Patrol
Leader Charles Rogers of Troop One,
and Raymond Buford, with Roy Stew.
art, drummer, preceded the band. and
formed patrols taking their place in
blocks the full length of Main street
assisting the traffic police in their
work.
The First Annual Rose Carnival
more than met the expectations Of
the people Wien the line Of gor-
geous and inspiring beauty moved
down the thoroughfares Of Ardmore,
there were many cheers and many
exclamations. Garlands of flowers,
festoons OF roses, Grecian statuary,
Goddess Of Liberty, soldiers of all the
wars of American history bands Of
music, laughing childhood, beautiful
womanhood-all created scene that
made a historic day for southern Ok
lahoma. The first event was SO clcv-
erly done that the success of the
Rose Carnival is assured, and it will
be made an institution Of the city.
The enterprising city Of Wilson was
better represented than any other
town outside Of Ardmore. The people
of Wilson were here in numbers and
the float of the South Ward school
OF that city was one Of the prettiest
features of the entire parade. The
children Of the school were beautifully
dressed, they were practically OF
the same size, great care had been
taken in the preparation Of the float
and Il was a credit Ia the people of
thaJ city. Wilson contributed as
many as a half dozen other cars be-
sides the one representing the school,
When the Hignight over the Top
cub came down the street in q hand
some and beautifully decorated float
ghare were many cheers and the boys
won an enviable place in the affec-
tions of the people by the spirit in
which they entered into the work.
Another very interesting feature
was five troops of Camp Fire Girls
The troops were in charge of their
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
BUSINESS MEN OF ARDMORE RE
SPONDED TO CALL WITH TASTE
FULLY ARRANGED AND WITH
ELABORATE DISPLAYS; THE
SPECIAL PROGRAM WAS
INEXCELLED

on the stroke Of l2 Saturday night,
the big three nights Military Carnival,
conducted by the women's auxiliary
Of the George L, Anderson Post of the
American Legion, at Convention Hall,
closed
Tired and weary, but happy with
the feeling Of success, those whose un-
firing efforts. under the mastery man.
agcment OF Mrs. II. H. Sayre, left
the hail. knowing that they had sue
ceeded in putting on the very best
entertainment that ArdmOre has ever
witnessed.
Three nights Of riotous and glorious
fun, splendid entertainments by local
artists, Il merchants display which
could not be eXcelled anywhere; vaude.
Vile attractions which equaled, if not
surpassed professional players, and an
Americanism program of splendid feat
ures, constituted the Military Carnival.
The net sum of approximately l,500
was realized from the carnival, Mrs.
Sayre stated. although it is impossible
estimate, nasmuch as the expenses
incurred have not been audited. a
detailed report will be made public
at as early a date as possible
Saturday nights show, under the
direction OF Mrs Velie Suggs was eX.
ceptionally good.
In the first scene, from The Per-
sian Garden, the stage setting was
perfect, enhanced by exquisite decora-
tons, the work Of Ben Stephens Gift
Shop, whose artistic work brought
forth bursts of applause.
Other features Of the program which
were also splendid were War Brides, -
the French Cafe scene; Highland
Fling; Paper Doll Dance, and the New
York Cafe scene. Specialties inter.
spersed all of these acts.
The entire program was good and
reflected much credit upon Mrs. Suggs'
capable dictatorship
Friday nights program with Mrs.
Mark Kirkpatrick, chairman, was one
indeed OF which Ardmore may well
be proud.
Practically every business establish
ment and civic organization was repre-
sented in the most clever, original
stunt program Some of the scenes
were not more than three minutes,
and all were splendid in detail
There were many who deserve spe-
cial mention but they are too numer
Gus and II would be an impossible tasl,
to describe each and every one In de-
tail. Suffice it to say that the bust
Continued GA Pare Twa1
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
Prizes at Rose
Carnival We're
Awarded Saturday

The judges at the Rose Carni'
val made their awards saturday
afternoon soon after the Carnival
was closed.
First prize went to the Phllhar-
monte club.
Second prize to the South Ward
School at Wilson.
Third prize to the Mount Wash
ington Thrift club.
Fourth prize to the Delphian CLUB
Chairman Don A. Cochran nam
ed one out OF town man as chair
man OF the judges, instructed him
10 bring to his services two more
men and no one but the judges
themselves know who made the
awards.
1t Is the policy established by
the Rose Carnival to make no so
lictations for prizes however,
Some werc voluntarily given. Mr.
Cochran gave SIS as n cash prize
and Frank 8. Gates of the Tyler "
Simpson Company gave $l5 worth
OF roses to be divided into three
irizes.
n II further prizes were voluntarily
tofiered they have not been report
ed,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
FIRST ANNUAL ROSE CARNIVAL WAS|
MOST PRONOUNCED SUCCESS; MANY.
BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED CARS and.
Other PLEASING FEATURES ADDED
AND Contributed TODAYSPLEASURE
IMMIGRATION RESTRICTION
BILL WOULD BECOME Eff
FECTINE IN IL DAYS

Washington, April 3O.--The immi-
grafton restriction bill would be made
effective lj days after its enact
ment rather than on May 10, as was
proposed in the hcdse bill under
plans outlined in report drafted to-
day by Senator Dillingham;, Repub-
lican, Vermont, member of the inn
migration committee. who win form
ally submit the bill to the senate
next Monday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
Women's Auxiliary Merits Highest
Encomiuns for Manner in Which it
Conducted the Military CarniOal
EVEN AT THAT HE FAILED
TO GET TON" THAT USES
OUR BACKYARD FENCE

The population of Ardmore's ami
mai life has decreased during the
month of April by ~ dogs, "a chick
ems, seven cats. and one horse, ac-
cording to statement presented to
the board OF city commissioners Fri
day by Sanitary Officer Tom Nus
graves. The report was in the form
of u bill for the disposition Of the
deceased animals and chickens
which called for payment TO the OIL
ficer at the rate of 80 cents per dog
25 cents per chicken. 2j cents per
cat, and $500 per horse, aggregat-
ing u total of s30.75 for the fun
eral expenses Of the deceased.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
WARNED IN MIDNIGHT
DREAM OF VIOLENT DEATH

Muskogee, Okla, April S0.-Two mid
night dreams according to relatives,
foretold the death OF year old Vurr
Hobbs, son of Mr.. and Mrs J. NJ. Hobbs
crushed to death late yesterday after
noon by a street car.
1t was in the swirling blackness of
phantom sea that Mrs. Hobbs two
weeks ago saw her little boy sink 10
rise no more.
Beneath the hoofs of an infuriated
hotse Mrs. Retha van Peltz. a sister,
saw the boy paved TO death
And the climax to the presentments
came yesterday afternoon when little
Nurr was swept from the running board
of a motor truck and pitched headlong
in front OF q street car 10 instant deatn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
Ardmore Owes Vote of Thanks to- the Eneprsng Citizens Who
Made the Rose Carnival Longtobe Remembered Success
Woman Who Went
Over the Niagara is
Dead at So Years

Niagara Falls, y. y, April 30
Anna Edison Taylor, 5S, the only
woman who ever navigated Ma.
CARA Falls in a barrel and survived,
died in the Niagara Falls mfr
mary. Mrs. Taylor made the
trip over the falls oct. "a, 1901. in
a crudely constructed wooden bar
rel as cast at fortune, but i'll
fortune pursued her from the time
Of her adventure to the time Of
her death Mrs. Taylor was severe
ly injured and it was necessary TO
cut the barrel in halves to get her
out. While she was receiving medi-
cal attention, her barrel was stolen.
She recovered from her injuries
and made a lecture tour of the
West, but met with little success.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
Cain Not Able to
Navigate After His
Skirts Catch Fire

Des Moines. Iowa, April 90
Charles Cain makes his living as a
walking advertising sign board. For
several days he paraded the streets
of Des Moncs with bare knees
and wearing a skirt Of dried grass
and hay, advertising a theatre. He
closed his contract suddenly last
night when an unknown person
touched a lighted match near the
lower back part of the skirt. Cain
fairly flew down the street, but
was caught, the flaming material
torn from him and he was wrap
ped in an overcoat and sent to his
room. Today he lay face down,
but was said to have suffered only
severely scorched back.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
Nerrmen After This Safe

Muskogee, Okla, April 3O.--For the
second time within a month yeggmcn
last night blew" safe in the storage
plant Of the Invader oil Company and
escaped with S75 The safe broken into
last night was placed in the office this
week TO take the place of the safe de-.
stroyed in the first rslAAegy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
KOy KILLED WHILE PLAYING
BANDIT SATURDAY MORNING

Denison, Texas, April 3O,-While play
ing bandit" Clarence Keaton, l6, was
killed here this morning when a cave
into which he had fled to escape the
Officers" caved in burying the boy un-
der u ton or moro OF earth. He was sui
fOcatci.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
Sub Goes Aground

Montauk Point, n. y, April 30.--The
United States submarine O1O which
went ashore near here during heavt
fog early today was relloated late this
afternoon. Little damage had been done
TO The craft. her officers said
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
UNITED STATES NOW ON TECHNICAL
LEGAL PEACE BASIS With germany;
KNOX RESOLUTION PASSED SENATE
SATURDAY NIGHT BY 49 To g VOTE;
THREE DEMOCRATS VOTED With AYES
POINCARE SAYS HARDING'S
ANSWER TO GERMANY SHOULD
HAVE BEEN EMPHATIC $50

Paris, April 3O.-Former Presi-
dent Poincare, writing today in the
Reyu dcs du DeuX Mondes concern
ing the German attempt TO persuade
the United States TO act as media
tor with the allies on reparations.
expresses regret that President
Harding did not answer Germany
with a simple NO" This, NJ. Poin-
care gays, would probably have in
duced Germany to make better
proposition and offer guarantees.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01

Wichita, Kan.--Farmers of Kansas
ana Oklahoma are enthusiastically In
favor of the compulsory pooling plan
for wheat, W H. McGreavy, secretary
of the National Wheat Growers Asso'
citation announced here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01

Washington, April 3O.-HoldinS a
solid front against a Republican split
Democrats forced through the house
today an amendment to The army ap'
preparation bill, cutting down the en-
listed force TO 10000 men. The Kahn
proposal for a bigger force never got
10 vote.
The bill as approved by Secretary
Weeks made provisions for lGS,0OV
men, or 12,000 more than the number
fixed by the measure passed last session
and vetoed.
There was no certainty, however
that the 100000 figure would stand, for
the vote today was in committe ot
the whole and the house may demand a.
separate vote on the amendments i1
passing the bill next week.
The amendment for reduction Of the
enlisted strength to 10000. the lowest
figure suggested in the long debate
was offered by Representative Byrnes'
Democrat, South Carolina.
Only two Democrats opposed It ana
many Republicans gave it their sup
port. The vote was 109 to 80.
The house previously had adopted as
a substitute for the Kahn proposal an
amendment by Representative Fish,
Republican, New York, for an army
Of 10000, but the Byrnes amendment
went through and wiped II out.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-01
Debate Became Acrimonious
at Times When Democrat
Senator's Denounced the
Measure as Disgrace
REPUBLICANS SPLIT;
DEMOCRATS STANDPAT
ARMED $ ETNTRGH HRDLU W
ARMED STRENGTH OF NATION
REDUCED WHEN HOUSE MA
J0RTTY FAILS TO LINE UP; AZ
MAY RESCIND VOTE.

Washington, April 3O-The adnnJ :,
tration's first step tov ard planting 1.-THE
United States on a technical legal bas-
is Of peace, was taken tonight by the
senate in adopting the Knox peace re-
solution. The vote for adoption was
40 to 23.
Three Democrats voted for the reso-
luton and although no Republicans
voted against it, Senator Nelson of Min
nesota was paired against it.
The Democrats voting for it were:
Myers, Montana; Shields, Tennessee:
and Watson Georgia. Two other
Democrats Reed, Missouri, and Walsh.
Massachusetts, We're announced as fav-
oring the resolution.
Republican leadership today came
strongly 10 the support of the resolu-
ton. although its author was absent.
Besides Senators Lodge and Rofah.
s,eHr,,# MCCOimicH cf Illinois, Ia
rallelte Of Wisconsin, and other Re-
publicans spoke for the measure.
Speeches against he resolution,
which was denounced in all its aspects.
were made by many Democrats, includ-
ing Senators Walsh, Montana; King.
Utah. Robinson, Arkansas; Harrison.
Mississippi; Helm, Alabama; Stanley
Kentucky; Jones, New Mexico; VIII
liams, Mississippi and Wolcott, Della
ware.
Senator Jones of New Mexico, de-
scrlbed the resolution as AN abject
apology for having entered the war.
The same contention was made by
Senator Williams, while Senator King
declared that behind the resolution was
some subtle senator's designs"
Senator La Toilette said he support
ed it because it would end the war
status. He said it was not treaty
and gave notice Of full freedom of &C
tion in the settlemen, to be made with
Germany.
Senator Wolcott, asserted that the
resolution was shocking and bordered
on national disgrace
Explaining his support for the reso-
luton, Senator Meyers said that he
had stood staunchly for entering the
league. but that his hopes wcia eN-
tinguished by the last election.
81 consider the verdict &c the peace
was against ratification" said Senator
Meyers. "and it appeared to me IL Is
this course (by resolution or nothing
Senator Williams replied that "the
disciples gave up when Christ wpS
crucified lie added that the fight for
the league would 60 on until the issue
was won.