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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
JAIL SENTENCE IS
GIVEN AMERICANS
BY GERMAN COURT
DETECTIVES WHO ATTEMPT AR.
REST OF BERGDOLL, DRAFT
D0DGER. GIVEN SMALL CON.
SIDERATION over THERE"

Mosbach, Baden, March 23.-Carl
Neuf and Franz Zimmer, American
detectives. have been sentenced to
terms In prison in criminal court
here for illegal assumption of pow
err" in attempting to arrest and alb
duct Grover Bergdoll, American draft
evader in Eberbaoh last January.
Neuf. against whom a charge of
"inflicting bodily injury" has been
preferred, was sentenced TO Jail for 10
months, while Zimmers time In prison
was fixed ut six months. The addi-
tional charge against Neuf arose from
u bullet wound suffered by young
woman when n revolver was fired
during the attempted abduction.
Four Germans who were tried as
accomplices OF the Americans. We're
found guilty and sent TO jail for
terms varying from five to eleven
months. II was shown one had
driven the detectives ear and that
the other three had accompanied the
two Americans on their trip to ap-
prehend Bcrgdoll in Ebcrdach.
In passing sentence ON Ncuf, the
German court declared the American
detective was aware that aside from
the charge of desertion, no other
indictment was pending against Berg.
doll, but that nevertheless the de-
tective had attempted to arrest Berg
doll without the cooperation OF the
German police and take him into the
occupied area. although Neuf was
aware that such a procedure constitu-
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23

Berlin. March 23.-Germany's reply
to the demand OF the entente for the
payment before March % (today) Of
1000 coo, 900 marks, gold, to apply on
reparations obligations is in the mega
tive.
The Allied Preparations Commission,
in u note sent March 16 demanding
fulfillment by Germany Of Art. 235 of
the peace treaty, notified the Ger
man Government that it must pay
1000, ,000, 900 gold marks before March
20, and that she must complete the
payment Of 10000, 900 900 marks, gold,
by May ]. Germany was given until
April l TO submit proposal to pay
the balance Of the 10000 000, 900 marks
otherwise than in cash, having the
privilege to bring forward a plan for
a foreign loan the proceeds Of which
should be payable to the commission.
IL wu-s announced by the commission.
however. that Germany had virtually
refused TO pay the balance, asserting
that the 10000 900 900 marks have all
ready been paid in full The allied
representatives stated that the great
est sum they could compute AZ having
been paid by Germany against this ac-
count could hardly reach 5000, 900 900
by May /. 1t Is, therefore, the ini-
tial payment of 100000 600 marks
and balance Of ut least IL 900 900, 900
marks that the allies are demanding
of the German government.
Ii is maintained in the German note
that the 10000. 900 900 marks which
the peace treaty provided should be
handed over by May /, has been
more than paid.
The note asks that a joint comm!s-
sion of experts fix the value of the
German deliveries on rcrarations ac-
count, but 1t declares that in any
event II would be- impossible for Ger
many to pay 10000, ,0O0, 900 marks by
the first Of May.
The note concludes as follows:
IF. after the experts have confer.
red, 1t is established that there is a
deficit in the payment by Germany,
she Is ready to begin negotiations with
the reparations commission regarding
the floating OF loan abroad
The reparations commission mot
this morning to consider the German
reply which was transmitted from
Berlin last night.
The Germans failure to pay Is
deemed n violation of the treaty OF
Versailles which the commission will
report to the allied governments, The
allies will then determine what mea-
surcs shall be taken.
II is commented here that the Ger
man experts already have beon heard
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
STILLMAN ACCUSES
WIFE GRIMM AL
INTIMACY WITH AN
ABORIGNEE LOVER
FOR BANKER MILLION
ARE SAYS CLIENTS WIFE
YIELDED TO ILLICIT EN-
BRACE OF INDIAN GUIDE"

White Plains, N. Y, March ga def
mite charge that Mrs. Anna v. Still
man, wife of James A Stillman. .presi-
dent of the National City Bank Of New
York, was the mother of a child by an
Indian guide, was made in supreme
court here today by counsel for Mr..
Stillman during the preliminary argu-
ments in the divorce suit, the president
has brought.
Addressing Justice Morschasser. who
presided at the hearing on alimony and
counsel fees, Delaney Nicoll. chief
ounsel for Mr.. Stillman said:
sci for Mr.. Stillman said:
Evidence already before you shows
that Mrs. Stillman took as her lover an
fant son, whom Mr.. Stillman must
either acknowledge as member of his
family or repudiate as Illegal and lle-
gitimate.
",rhis criminal intimacy began in 1916
and continued through 1919. Mr.. Still
man believes it his duty to his fathers
memory, to his family and to his chill
dren to press this matter to a conclu-
sion.
Had 1t been possible to do This 9TH
er than in court proceedings, he would
have done It. But there was no other
way than to make the mother and
child co-defendants in a suit"
Mr.. Nicoll said he could not under
stand the feelings OF a father "whose
wife yielded 10 the embrace of an In
dian guide" but that he could under
stand why he would hesitate to take
court action under such circumstances
The hearing lasted only half an hour,
When it adjourned Justice Morschauser
reserved decision on the motions before
him for alimony OF $40 1000 a month, and
counsel fees OF $4,000 for Mrs. still
man.
When court opened so many spec
tators crowded into the room that dep
uty sheriffs had to be plaed at the
doors to prevent entrance of any
more. Not only were all tho seats
filled but many persons stood on the
window slls.
Justice Morschauser called several
minor asses but requested that they
be docketed until later in the morning.
Then he turned 10 attorneys for Still
man vs.. Stillman, who in reply 10
question as 10 whether they were
renly. nodded.
I'VE shant be long" Mr.. Nlcoll
said.
I'VE will be very short" said John
T. Brennan one of Mrs Stlllman's
attorneys.
The lawyers then plunged into the
question of Mr.. Stillman's income,
which finally was admitted by ono OF
his lawyers 10 have been s536,000 in
1920. Counsel for the defendant has
claimed 1t amounted to $500. 900 or ST.
600 900.
Mr.. Brennan conceded that the fig
ure OF s536.oo0 was correct for the
period VI one year and said that now
that he had been supplied with this
information he had TO further occa-
sion for pressing for an examination
of the plaintiff.
I'VE have rendered a stipulation"
said MIR. Nlcoll, Ito the effect that the
plaintiff Is able TO pay any reasonable
sum TO the defendant that your hon
or might allow. This amount as stated
In the stipulation admits that the plain
tiff, Mr.. Stillman, had n net income
for the past year of s53e,Ooo. There
were from his gross income several
deductions, including federal tax
which left the amount about $3.50. .0Oo."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
Passengers Relieved of Over
Thousand Dollars After
Corn Liquor Supplied
Bandits With Nerve
WILL GANG LEADER
GO INTO THE MOVIES?.
WOMAN BROKE PRECEDENT AND
SAVED DIAMONDS BY KEEPING
HER MOUTH SHUT AND HER
TONGUE SILENT.

Musiogee, Okla, March 23.-The
amount of loot obtained last night
when two men held up and robbed
is Pullman passengers aboard the
Texas Special of the Missouri. Kan
sas and Texas railroad, near Chockie,
Okla, was placed at $1,S09 by rail-
road officials today. The bandits ap-
parently made good their escape, but
q posse and four bloodhounds from
the state penitentiary at McAlester,
near which city the bandits left the
train, are reported searching for the
robbers.
Brakeman H. c. Stlnnett was fore.
ed at the point of u pistol to accom-
pany the bandits in their looting Of
cars number 3, and IL, Kansas City
sleepers. He was forced to stop the
train in the outskirts Of McAlester
and allow the bandits to alight with
their loot where a waiting automo-
bile whisked them southwark in the
direction of Savanna, Oklahoma.
Board Train at Denis0n
The bandits boarded the train, un-
masked at Denison, Texas. The train
makes no stops between that city
and McAlester, Oklahoma. While pas
sing through Choke, they masked.
forced the brakemen and Pullman
porter to accompany them through
the three Pullman cars, locking the
doors behind them.
Pullman Conductor Dolan threw out
a note to the station agent at Kiowa
informing him of the robbery and
a posse was awaiting the train at the
McAlester station.
Conductor Dolan describes the lead-
er of the bandits as six feet tall.
slender, wearing dark clothes and
wide brimmed brown hat. His part
ner was five feet, eight inches in
height. wearing dark clothes and u
dark felt hat.
Frisk Both Men and Women
Men and woman alike were searched
by the bandits. The shorter man
stood in front Of the taller and level
ed his gun at the passengers. while
the taller relieved them OF their
money. Three Muskogee passengers.
II. IL. Ogden, president OF the First
National Bank; +, S. Adkins. mer-
chant, and Irwin Donovan, attorney,
were relieved OF small amounts,
In car number 8, the first car.
"Cognitua," the bandits secured S12s.
In car number IL, ''Boonewold." the
passengers yielded $3.50.
In car number 4, "Varick,- the last
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
BEAUTIFUL NURSE
Is MURDER VICTIM

N Shreveport. La, March 23.-Follow-
ing post mortem examination early
today. DR.. Willis p. Butler, coroner,
officially expressed the opinion that
Miss Gladys Cook, 20. years old.
trained nurse OF Shreveport, who died
ut local sanitarium yesterday fol-
lowing several hours Illness, was
murdered. until Dr. Buffers an.
nouncement. It was generally thought
Miss Cook died OF natural causes.
The authorities have not had time
60 ascertain many details, but II Ia
reported Miss Cook was unconscious
when taken from local hotel where
che roomed, to the sanitarlum. DR..
Buffers opinion is that she had been
struck blow on the head.
Miss Cook who has resided here
several years. formerly lived at New
1 port. Arkansas, where q sister now
, resides.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
MANUFACTURES OF BENZINE
BUGGIES INCREASES FAST

Detroit. March 23.-Production of
automobiles in the Detroit area
has reached approximately 5000
cars day, according to a survey
Of the leading factories. Accessory
plants also show steady !fnprove-
ment in business While admitting
that production was but little
ahead Of the demand. manufactur-
ers said they regarded present con-
Gitions as show Lg permanent
improvement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
Defiant and Arrogant is Attitude
of Germany in Refusal to Comply
With Terms of Peace Treaty in the
Paymentlndemnities Agreedubon
ATTEMPT TO kIDNAP PRO
GERMAN HAS kICK-BACk

New York, March 23.-Wire ad-
vises from overseas. are to the
effect that the American detectives
who invaded" neutral territory
in effort to arrest and bring back
TO the United States, the million
aire deserter, now q fugitive from
justice in Germany. were handled
without gloves by the court.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
CALIFORNIA STARS
PUT BAN ON CLARA.

San Francisco, March s3.-The
allied amusement Industries oe
California, composed Of rrprcscn-
tatives Of motion picture theatres,
Is on record today as opposing the
appearance In films Of Clara
Smith Hamon. recently acquitted
Of the killing Of Jake L. Hamea.
In Ardmore. Oklahoma.
The motion picture theatre rep.
rcsentatives adopted . resolullon
containing q clause that reo6o
that 'this association 4 Of ~
opinion that an exhibition Of ~
sort would unduly and lnspruoog1y
put n premium on violencA he
members Of the association paoolo
themselves not to exhiblt ~ -
lures In which Clara H. -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
Presiding Justice Prevents
Introduction Evidence to
Show Party Caucus Had
Instituted Frame-Up
MAY RECONSIDER
VOTE OF SENATORS
FATE OF STATE OFFICER WILL
BE DECIDED WITHOUT RE-
COURSE TO DENiURRERS AND
OTHER TECHNICALITIES
By Special Staff Correspondent

Oklahoma City, March 23.-Trapp's
bomb-shell Is a dud, IL the senate
abdes by the decision it made yester-
day. By formal vote, the court Of
impeachment has endorsed the ruling
made by its presiding officer, Chief
Justice Harrison, and ordered the first
two paragraphs stricken from the re.
spondent's motion to quash the articles
Of Impeachment. In effect, the court
has said it has no right to go back
Of the articles and question the evi-
dence on which they We're based or
the motives which prompted the house
Of representatives to adopt them.
Party Caucus Contention
The courts decision prevents Traps
attorneys from Introducing evidence
to support their contention that un-
willing house Republicans were bound
by party caucus to vote for impeach-
ment. This contention, forming one
ground of the motion TO quash, was
the sensation sprung by the defense
Monday when the case opened. There
is little doubt that much was expected
from it. Ii the defense could have
placed few Republicans on the wit.
ness stand and wrung from them ad-
missions that the Trapp Impeachment
was the subject of Republican eau
Gus. that they had been threatened
with the political cold shoulder unless
they voted for the articles of i'm.
peachment and that they would not
have voted as they did otherwise--the
backfire upon those bringing the
charges against the lieutenantgover-
nor can be imagined.
Plan Was Flivver
But the plan flivvered. Seven Demo-
Gratis and II Republican senators, com
prising a majority of the court of
impeachment. voted yesterday TO sus.
tain the motion Of the house managers
TO strike from the motion to quash
the paragraphs dealing with the al.
legged motives of house Republicans
and the alleged lack OF evidence be-
fore the house to support the charges.
There may be an attempt today TO
reconsider the vote by which the court
yesterday sustained this motion; II has
been suggested one or two OF the
seven Democrats might have change
OF mind.
Session Of Technicalities
The entire session of the court yes.
terday was devoted TO settling the
status OF the first two paragraphs Of
the motion TO quash after a little pre-
liminary procedure had been disposed
Of. One OF the prcliminaries was mo-
ton by Woods OF Purcell that the court
stand adjourned until after the legis-
laturo adjourned; II lost. The other
was the proposal Of new rule by
Senator Nichols of Eufaula, which
provided there should be no argument
on q motion made by member of the
court unless tho court was in exccu-
tive session. Senator Davidson Of Tul.
sa, spoke against this proposed rule.
but Il was adopted.
Sits as judiciary Body
Then began the argument OF coun-
sci on the motion of the house man
ayers TO strike the first two para.
graphs of the motion to quash. X. II.
Matthews. chairman of the board Of
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
LIONS ARRANGE
A GOOD PROGRAM
FOR THURSDAY

Lion ]. W. Richardson will preside
az the regular Thursday noon lunch
con session Of the Lions club this
week at the Chamber OF Commerce.
Among the social features of the
day will be solo by Mrs. r. b. JEFF
ferries anl talk by @. A. Ramsey.
Every Lion is urged to be present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
first BOMB FROM DEFENSE IN THE'
lRAPP IMPEACHMENT Proceedings
TA DUD';COURT 0VERRULES MOTION
TO QUASH; SUSTAINED ON Division
LEGISLATORS TIRE OF
WHITE LIGHTS AT SO PER

When the per diem reached the
lonely mark of two dollars per
diem, Oklahoma Lawmakers begin
10 tire Of the whte-way and the
short skirts and .ong to return to
the quietude Of the pastoral life.
They want to get back to the farm
where they may listen, undisturDed
90 the hogs as they chomp the
corn and alfalfa.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
CLARA Forced FROM page ONE
when KNIGHTS Of The ROAD STAGE
Wild AND woody WESTERN ROBBERY
NFLY|NG CRACK train ON N. K.&T.
MUNICIPAL COURT FIXES
MINIMUM CASH BOND

Ernest Ford and Cecil Byrd, who
were arrested yesterday morning
charged with assaulting Policeman
Jackson on East Main street, and
who put up bonds Of $40 each to
insure their appearance when their
case was called in municipal court,
failed to appear at this morning
session and their bonds were de-
clared forfeited.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
Ozark Fruit Safe

Springfield, Mo. March 23.--cloudy
skies Monday night saved the Ozark
fruit crop from frost danger and re-
lieved orchardists OF the necessity of
burning smudge pots. The tempera-
ture dropped to "a above zero. Nearly
three inches, OF rain has fallen in the
Ozark region IN the past as hours.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
MAJOR GENERAL WOOD
RETlRES FROM SERVICE

Washington, March 2s.-Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood will retire fnm active
service in the army to become the head
of Pennsylvania University when he re-
turns from the Philippines, It was learn
ed today at the war department.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
CARDINAL GIBBONS
LOWERING AT THE
PORTAL OF DEATH
EMINENT CHURCHMAN'S C0NDI-
TION Is MOST GRAVE FOLLOW
ING RELAPSE WHICH CAME
SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Baltimore, March 23.--Cardinal Glib
Ions who suffered n relapse last Sum-
day. was reported TO be in critical
condition. He Is conscious only part
OF the time and virtually all hope for
his recovery has been abandoned by
members of his household who had
clung to the helief that the prelate's
naturally vigorous constitution would
pull him through the present attack
as II had those of the past.
The Cardinal passed restless night
and was awake early this morning. His
condition at midday was said to be
unchanged, little weaker II anything
Ever since he was taken H.. the
Cardinals condition has shown marked
reaction TO extreme weather condi-
tons. During the very sold spell some
weeks ago, he suffered u relapse.
Cardinal Gibbons passed restless
night and was weaker this morning.
his secretary, Rev. Albert f.. Smith.
said. adding however, that the doctor
hasi reported the patients pulse to be
good and had told the members of the
household that there was no imme-
date danger unless something unfore-
seen set in.
His heart action was said to be weak
and his temperature lower.
No attempt was made to minimize
the gravity OF the Cardinals condi-
ton by members OF his household or
his physician. The latter said the pre-
lates condition was very serious AMI
uhat he would have 10. be watched
constantly. lie Is unconscious part OF
the time. The doctor attributed the
chaiigc 10 unusually warm weather OF
last Sunday.
Since his return early In March to
the Areh-episcopal residence from the
home of friends at Union Mills. Md.
where ne became seriously IN last
December. the Cardinals condition
apparently had continued TO improve In
spite of his IS years. He has been
unable 10 take automobile rides and
also Is unable to walk about his home.
The change for the worse In Cardinal
Gibbons condition came last Sunday
and the fact was withheld In the hope
that the bad turn would prove 10 be
only temporary.
However, his condition became grav-
er and II was decided TO let his friends
know the unfavorable state of affairs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
HOUSE WORKS ON
APPROPRIATIONS
WHILE SENATE IS
BUSY WITH TRAPP
WITH REMUNERATION OF TWO
BONES A DAY AND EXPENSES
THREE TIMES AS GREAT LEG
ISLATORS LONG FOR HOME

Oklahoma City, March 23.-When
the impeachment trial Of Lieut. Gov
ernor NJ. +. Trapp was resumed be-
fore the senate court of Impeachment
today, the third section Of the motion
to quash the indictment against the
lieut. governor was presented for ar
gument by j. d. Lydick, counsel for
the respondent. Chief Justice Har-
rison, presiding. called the court to
order at l:45 o'clock
Rule 20 Of the procedure was sus-
pended on motion OF Senator Nichols
and each side was given Gufflcicnt
time to present its arguments.
The third section Of the motion fill
ed by attorneys for Mr.. Trapp con.
stitutes n demurrer 10 the articl IS
of Impeachment filed by the house.
Sections one and two were quashed
yesterday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
PRELIMINARY HEARING q
NEWT ASHCRAFT NOW
IN PROGRESS
Ashcraft is bound over to the dis.,
triCt court without bail for trial BY
jury.

The preliminary hearing Of Newt
Ashcraft charged with the murder Of
Charles Dixon, opened this afternoon
Mt 2 o'clock in tho County Curut,
Judge Winfrey presiding.
The defendant was brought IN to-
the court room by Sheriff Buck Gar
rett, Deputies Ballew and Kendall.
with as many as six other deputy
sheriffs in the court room. The court
room and halls were packed, even
moro people in attendance than at
any OF the days Of the Clara smith
Hamon trial There was n large num-
ber of railroad men and their wives
present.
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ask the resignation OF two members
of the board. 1t was learned In well
informed circles.
Oklahoma City, March 23.-The sem
ate of the Oklahoma legislature is to-
day again TO hold but brief morning
session before returning 10 It's duties
as court Of impeachment in the case
against Lieut.. Gov. NJ. r.. Trapp. The
house plans full day Of work.
For the first time In several days
the house will convene today without
having the institutional Appropriation
bill awaiting action.
Concluding its consideration OF the
matter IN committee Of the whole yes
terday the house recommended that n
total Of s9.4Si,027 should be expended
In the next two years on salaries.
equipment and maintenance Of all
state institutions. The bill calls for
the expenditure Of sS67.376 more than
the original bill reported out by the
appropriations committee and ss29, 9,235
less than the recommendation Of
Governor Robertson in his budget.
The bill includes appropriations for
every state institution now In opera
ton. numbering 81.
The appropriation for the Miami
School OF Mines, stricken out last
week BY the amendments was REIN
stated.
with sections one and two of the
motion TO set aside the indictment
against Lieut.. Gov. NJ. T.. Trapp
quashed by action of the impeachment
court In sustaining the decision OF
John b. Harrison, chief justice. the
trial Is TO enter its third day this ar
tcrnoon with only the third section
In the motion to quash the Indictment
siill standing.
The demurrer which constituted the
third section OF the motion will prob
ably occupy the court today.
The vote by which the senate as
court Of Impeachment voted late yes
terday TO sustain the chief Justices
decision was "a to 20. Party lines be-
ing largely removed IN this action.
Governor Robertson today recorded
his first veto OF measure passed
by the present legislature when he re-
turned senate bill 81 unsigned. with
the explanation that II was "of little
value" The bill was introduced by
G. b. Leeiy and James spurlock. II
relates to trusts and pools and would
put the same restrictions on broker
age companies buying wheat.
The governor In the message ac-
companying the bill. called attention
10 the fact that certain members Of
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
After Board Of Affairs

fIIVT DUdTu UI AIIdI'S
The committees report on the board
Of affairs was being copied this af-
ternoon, it was learned. and was cx-
pected to be completed about o'clock.
1t was understood the report would
be filed in the house sometime there
after
The conduct OF the board in the
disbursement of money will be criti-
cised by the report, which also will
ask the resignation OF two members
of the board. 1t was learned in well
informed circles.