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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31
LEGISLATURE WILL
DIE FROM NATURAL
CAUSES HIGH NOON
SATURDAY, APRIL z
HOUSE WILL CHECK IMPEACH-
MENT BET TO SENATE AND THEN
GO HOME TO RETURN NO MORE
CTIS HOPED.
(By ths Associated Press

Oklahoma City. March 3I.--Although
the report of the house investigation
committee yesterday in which the i'm
peachment of Governor j. B. A. Rob
ertson was asked was being printed as
rapidly as possible in order to allow
the house members to vote on its adop-
ton, little hope was expressed that a
vote could be cast today House
members said it would probably not be
voted on until tomorrow.
The report was submitted late vest
erday and printers have had very lit
tie time to work on ii.
Governor Robertson was charged
with gross neglect, corruption in Of
flee and unwarranted use Of executive
power" In statement issued last
night he denied the allegations of the
committee and declared the report was
fabrication concocted and presented
during the closing days of the legisla-
ture for political purposes"
II was made plain last night by leg
islators that in the event the house
adopts the report and Institutes i'm
parchment proceedings against the
Governor the date of adjournment will
not be delayed. 1t was definitely deter
mined yesterday by both houses that
the session would end Saturday. Should
the Governor be tried, it was pointed
out, the schate is empowered to assem-
BILE as a court of impeachment when
the legislature Is not in session.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31
CITY LAWMAKERS
MAY PLACE A BAN
ON CLARA Smith
FILMS COMING To
LOCAL THEATRE
Commissioners Discuss Ad-
visibility of Permitting
Exhibition of Proposed
Production Here
YOUNG DEFENDS THE
CITY AND CITIZENRY
MEMBER FROM FOURTH WARD AL
LEGES TOWN AND PEOPLE ARE
THE BEST In THE ENTIRE
UNITED STATE3
YOUNG DEFENDS THE
CITY AND CITIZENRY

In an address before fhe boapd of
city commissioners Wednesday night,
Mayor Freeman requested W members
of the board to bear IN Nind the sub.
ject of the proposed Exhibition of NOV
ing pictures in which Clara Smith Ha-
mon may appear, and asked them to
cogitate on the matter in order that
some decision may be made at the
regular meeting Of rhe board Friday
night a5 TO whether or not these pic
tures should be allowed TO be exhibited
in Ardmore.
The mayor dwelt upon the suggestion
which the pictures may imply, and the
possibility of them having demoraliz-
ing effect upon the younger genera
ton.
He stated that his sympathy had been
with the defendant in the celebrated
case" but said that he was strongly
opposed TO any pictorial representation
OF the ten years Of immoral incubation
which had Arlmore AS the scene Of its
beginning and elimination.
II want Ardmore to send a message
20 the world" said the mayor, that
although this city has been the scene
OF the deplorablc affair we now de
sire TO drop the mantle of charity over
II, and place the ban of silence on il
forever"
Commissioner Young offered in refu'
tation to the mayors remarks the state
hot rt. 10 anftttas
TO an answer OF what Ardmore does. He
referred to the club OF 500 women al
Kansas City who sent word TO Ardmor,
that they would prohibit the exhibition
OF the pictures and suggested that they
take care of Kansas CNy first. Mr.
Young said that he had Travelled u grca
oeal, and Is familiar with conditions
throughout the country.
THE world" he said, "has no righ
&c point its finger at Ardmore We hav,
as good and in fact, better people II
this city than anywhere else on tn
globe
MIR. Young compared, various citie
in the United States with Ardmore II
an effort TO demonstrate that Ardmor
was u much better place In which &
live.
az want TO do the right thing b,
Ardmore and It's people. For this
the finest city and its people are tn
finest people in the world. But II make
me feel indifferent when word come
from Chicago and other cities, whic
implies and tries TO make us feel tina
we're bunch OF western coyotes.
don't care what outsiders say"
DR.. Crayton $. Brooks. pastor Of tn
First Christian church. who was presen
at the meeting explained TO the mayo
and commissioners that Clara Smit
Hamon's contract with the motion pi'
ture company emphasized the fact tha
she was not 10 appear In any plctur
which attempted to portray any OF hs
life In this city In regards TO associG
tion with the deceased oil king.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31
ACTION OF BOTH LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES AGREEING
TOQUIT, ,SNEDIE APRIL SECOND, NOTTOBERESClNDED
PENDING INVESTIGATION OF LATEST BOMB SHELL
WOULD THE PROPOSED
AMENDED ELECTION LAW
GIVE OKLAHOMA THIS?

Trenton, ~ j., March 3l.-A negro
occupied the chair OF speaker of the
New Jersey house yesterday, for
the first time in the history Of the
state. The distinguished honor was
accorded the colored race when the
speaker called Assemblyman (Hon-
orable) Walter G. Alexander, of
Newark, to preside, Alexander is
negro.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31
Churchmen, Laymen, Diplomats
Gather About Bier James Gibbons
|Prelate, American, And Man;
Highest Pontifical Honors Giuen
from VaticanU UbonD Dead Cardinal
MOST IMPRESSIVE WERE
FUNERAL SERVICES OF
JAMES (CARDINAL) GIBBONS

Baltimore, Nd, March 31.-The
funeral services of the late Cardi-
nal Gibbons, held today at the
Cathedral here, were the most inn
pressive ever conducted over the
body of anyone, churchman or lay
man, in the United States. For
the first time in the church his
tory Of America, Gregorian music
was rendered.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31
Fish for CITY Lake

Commissioner Roy shores has placed
In the City Lake $4,000 channel cat
fish and $4,000 yellow perch which he
has received from the state hatcherics
ut Lawton. Mr.. shores states that he
expects 10 receive between 10000 and
500. 900 bass within the next ten dhys'
fro intho Lawton hatcheries. HI.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31

Oklahoma City, March 3t.-While the
impeachment report on Governor Rob-
ertson furnished the principal sensa.
ton of yesterdays legislative session,
there were several other events which
must be ranked as important.
Both houses adopted resolution to
adjourn sine die Saturday, April 2.
The senate killed the two election
bills passed by the house and desired
by Republicans.
The investigating committee reported
on the state bank commissioner, and
while 1t did not recommend his remo-
val, IL criticised some Of his actions.
The board Of affairs. whose removal
was recommended some days ago by
the investigating committee. struck
back yesterday by statement giving
the boards side Of the transactions
complained of in the committee report.
Adjournment Seems Possible
Tho adjournment resolution-a con-
current resolution originated In the
senate, and bears the name of H.. r.
Hill of McAlester, Democratic floor
leader. After its adoption BY The sem
ate, II was sent to the house and adop-
ted by that body in short order. or
course, either house may reconsider its
action and thus defer aa:ournment,
but opinions expressed by prominent
members of both political parties con.
cede there is a good chance for tho
adjournment move To stick. II IL does,
the rush Of business for tho remainder
Of this week will be tremendous. IL
will be remembered that the senate has
not yet passed the house bill making
| appropriations for state institutions
For the next two years, and the house
has not passed the senate bill making
! appropriations for state departments
for the same period.
| Senate Kills Election Bill
Tho senate's action in killing the
election bills was definite, and should
cause show. down ON the report that
II tho senate refused to pass these
measures, the house would refuse 10
pass the general appropriation bill.
Consideration of the election bills was
brought about by motions submitted by
c. b. Lcedy of Arnett, which bore the
names of the other Republican sena-
tors. The first motion was that the
election bill be called out OF the COM
mittee on prlvaleges and elections
Continued on Page Three)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31
Full Text of Charges Preferred
Against Gouernor Robertson By
The Investigation Committee
Of House Of Representatives
Eighth Oklahoma Legislature

Report Signed by Matthew'S Hardie, Sehofield Cummns
Bailey King and Sharp Charges Chief Executive With
Divers and Ofenses, Not the Least of Which
Seems His Determination to Eight Back Private Busi-
ness Affairs Personal Bank Deposits, Activities in Oil
leases Relations With State Bank Examiner; Prosecution
Will Have Case Briefed and Printed for Submission to the
Committee of the Whole"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31
BURKE NAMED C0MMlS-
SIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

Washington. March S1.-COn-
gresham Burke Of South Dakota,
il is authoritatively rumored, has
been named Commissioner of Indian
Affairs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31
Committee Asks Impeach-
ment of Governor After
Which Lower Branch
Agrees to Adjourn
LULLABY WARBLED,
NEW "ELECTION LAW"
SENATE DELIVERS SOLAR PLEx.
IS To PET MEAsUlsE; WILL THE
APPROPRIATIONS HAVE TO
SUFFER CONSEQUENCES?
BY Special Staff Correspondent

Noy Special Staii Correspondent)
Oklahoma City, March 3l.-Con.
sideration of reports on board of
affairs. banking department and
impeachment of Governor Robert
son is set for 1880 tomorrow
morning in the house.
Matthews and Schwabe say the
case against Governor Robertson
is to be pushed.
Rumcr is to the effect that little
effort viii he made to vote Inn
parchment charges. Both Schwabe
OF the house and Simpson OF the
senate say the plan is to adjourn
Saturday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31

Ionorabr u. subIht Tue IoHVWng'
FIRST: That February eth 1921 the said j. A. Robertson then
the Republican representative
house and of this committee and the
district which
to liberties duties to
nmae respect to his liberties and duties
m.m
Morris r. reporter of the Oklahoma News
Oklahoma CITY,
pending this Legislature and before this committees
the house
j. b. A. Robertson meaning and
be to the
the said H. A. Robertson nc
would use NJ power as governor rctaiate
conversation ana statement the
J. d. A Robertson said In sucsance
get a long the
working
committee from the University dis
a he He. the
A. should published
attention Of their constituency the
thereby ntmidate and
said representative and senator respect their legislative
on
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31

Observation-Disclosures hundfel Irish
boys and girls will leave for the United
states this week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31

washinrtcn--otto pracrer Of san
Antonio. Texas. resigned as assistane
postmaster general
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31
FUNERAL SERVICE WAS LIKE A
SCENE TAKEN FROM CHURCH
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE
AGES.

Baltimore. Md, March 31.-With all
the splendOr of ceremony centuries
old. the Roman Catholic church today
laid to rest one Of its most revered
and faithful seryants-James (Cardi-
naI) Gibbons, Archbishop Of Baltimore,
and the second American TO be elevat.
ed to the Cardinalate.
Archbishop John BOnzano, apostolic
delegate at Washington, celebrated
pontificial requiem mass in the Cathe-
dral Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, with
seminarians chanting Greg0rian music
never before heard outside the Sistine
chapel in Rome. and then during fun
eral Of Pope.
Archbishop Glennon Of st. Louis, DC
livered the funeral sermon. During his
eulOgy Of the dead, there remained
scarcely dry eye among his hearers
whose memories went back to the kind
ly, gentle old man who led with power
Of spirit, as well as power Of mind.
The service was like scene from
the middle ages, like an altar piece
come TO life.
endless procession filed into the church
and in their stately robes Of varied col
Ors Of their orders, moved forward Il
the catafalQue on which rested tli'
body Of the late Cardinal In his Arch
bishops vestmentS Of purple, in few
moments the body Of the church wa
filled with this army Of clergy. and th'
atmosphere of the twelfth century wa
dispelled.
There was u harmony Of color ant
sound, as the light Of the candles
around the bier fell on the brillian
ceremonial robes Of the priests ant
the auditorium echoed to the measured
chant Of the prayers.
Baltimore, Md. March 3l.-The great
est assemblage of church dignitaric'
on this continent gathered here toda!
for the funeral of the late James (Car
dinaD Gibbons.
They came from the East and tn
West. from the North and from tn
South, and from the Dominion, acros
the border, To mourn the prelate, IN
| American, the man. In the great pro
ccssion which formed for the pontifl
cial requiem mass We're nufnberies
priests and the mltred heads of n hund
red dioccscs.
TO the Cathedral Of the Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, on tn
heights overlooking the city OF the Car
dlnals birth. came also lay. delegate
and diplomats.
They came FOR ceremonial un
matched In the ecclcsiastic history @
continued on Page Three
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31
TO THE SPEAKER AND MEMBERS OF THE ho
REPRESENTATIVES,:

W., your Committee Investigation Of Executive and Judic
having investigation the official conduct OF
Honorable j. D. A. Robertson. governor submit the iolowng
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-31

series charges made against certain state officers by the
candidates
Govern j. A. Robertson. asking FOR his impeachment
In Robertson would
office of United States
aege that the charges against Robert
he
that hopeof is
of thosech politically
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-25
THEY'RE COMING HOME.

It is quite probable that the statement Of Score
tary Of War Weeks that the American soldiers would
be left in Germany although this country again
peace with that nation. "feeler" put out to
test the sentiment of the country.
If it was, the nation evidently responded with
demand that our soldiers be brought back, despite
the declarations that the members of the regular
army find the Rhine quite delightful and
willing to stay.
country would stand for maintaining army on
the lands OF friendly nation, after bitter
war. IS uncomfortable.
Not even the excuse that they part Of
world police force" could be advanced-for this
administration went into rower on its firm stand
against any interference in European affairs and
against any League OF Nations.
4. There are 900 American soldiers on the Rhine
1t has cost this country $500. 600 900 to keep its
forces there Germany Is supposed TO pay and has
thirty millions. The rest comes from your pockets
The Washington paper which IS presumed re-
ment:
Even should the United bear the
expense OF the soldiers IL would be
what would maintain them
home, IL is said"
Some day. perhaps. it Will discover that the com
taratve cost OF keeping armies in Germany. or
Russia or other countries. with the cost at home
OF little interest 70 America. It's unbroken prece
dents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-25
4 PLACE or EXILE?

Has 1t come 20 this that foreign diplomats regard
the United states as a place OF Punishment?
The proposal has been seriously made that the for
mer Emperor Karl Of Hungary be "exed" to this
country. II ne IS caught.
lie is now engaged in revolution against the new
republican form Of government which suooeefed the
old monarchy at the close Of war He few back
in an airplane called together the old monarchnl
forcee his dubes and counts and princes and is try
ing 10 regain a throne.
He - endeavoring 10 establish. with armed sol
diers the old royalty by appeal TO the desires
Of the people but through OF his retainers
who rebel against the loss Of their ancient privileges
This land has ever held a welcome for those who
have found ther countries oppressive and tyran-
meal It's doors have ever been open to the down
trodden It has called to those who desired to live
in terms Of equality with other men, work out
their own destinies who from life the freedom
to think 10 worship to live they desire.
The only requirement that they grant TO others
the same rights they sought for themselves
r.ie United states has always been haven-never
q Jail
It's welcome is to those who want to come. who
see here land OF opportunity, a refuge from un-
bearabIe conditions elsewhere.
It has no place for those who are deported be-
cause they have failed effort establish cOndi
tons that are the diametrica opposite OF every ideal
for which this country stands
If Karl wished TO come private citizen, man
whose heart was sore with his trials and tribua
tions a man whose soul held only the thought that
there ne would begin again equality with all
his fellows. there would be given him the same
welcome that has ever gone to the humblest of his
countrymen.
But for Emperor Karl, clinging tenaciously to his
titles believing that divinity gives him the right
TO rule over other men, still contemptuous Of the
fr1
no place Of involuntary exile, citadel from
which he might plot to day go back and again
seize crown.
immigration laws bar the criminal the de-
structve the red bearers Of fame and fire.
our conscience bars the leaders of monarchal in
sttutions who because they failed in their
royalist enterprises
This country must ever be a refuge. It can never
be an asylum for those whose lives and thoughts
a denial of all our principles
We want neither the red riT-raff the purpled
cutcast
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-25

fevershly building more material for war. more
ships more airplanes. more Submarines
The threatened bankruptcy of civilization might
prove a plea 20 which you would listen
A diplomatic scheming behind locked doors %
Iuxgle w1sh your money in order that they may go
home to buy more guns. will find responsive echo
In American reason or common
That thing IS likely happen unless the doors be
thrown open.
They have the stage at home Britain is es-
recally active and staging the shrewd bargain OF
canoelng a few millions OF obligations due her from
other nations in she may escape the larger
sum which she this country.
II the plea be one Il necessity It be made open
ly and frankly.
will be- not 20 limit ornaments, but TO disarn. 70
quit spending money trouble show that they
are ready 20 work, fight.
The scheme is ready be sprung. It means that
If it succeeds you will be told morning. that it
was necessary give away $40 900 900 Of your
money In order TO get agreement that there will
be a gradual Elimination OF that decades hence
may lift burdens OF wars from your great grand
children
in the Open with publicity, there be Civ
en- your emphatic answer-''Disarm now and show
by your acts you intend work for peace. not
spend our dollars for more of your greedy wars
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-25
HOW SHIRLEY BROOKS FOUGHT
n GOOD PENSION FIGHT WITH
CLEVER VERSES

One Of the perplexing problems Of
writer's and Of artists since the
world began has been whether or
not to accept the subsidy of a pa
trOn, or proudly TO starve while
waiting for the fruits of genius TO
ripen. In ancient days. of course.
writer's as well as wits served in the
Tetinue Of some prince to whom they
administered the nattery of their
witty or serious wares, IN return for
bread and that protection of person
and Of life needful in days when
wars were never ending.
In England, during years not so
far gone that many men are yet
alive who well remembered them,
there was an undignifed scramble
for governmental pensions, which
had taken the place of the largess
of princes. Such grants appeared on
the civil pension list. In the throes
of political squabbles sometimes the
names Of men and women undeserv-
ing of the bounty OF the nation were
included.
Due 10 a very fragrant case which
will later be mentioned, Harriet
Martineau, the distinguished auth
Dress, refused q literary pension.
Her stand was that such recognition
of her services to literature should
he conferred by parliament itself
rather than at the within of minis.
ters who might not wisely discrim-
inuate. Feeling ran high.
Harriet Mar;ineau" Lord
BrOugham is said to have exclaimed.
Il hate her. I hate a woman who
has opinions. She has refused a
pension-making herself out to be
better than other people"
So it was not strange that when
Punch. the London humorous week
~. wished to find out whether or
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-25
OtherE Editors ThanO Ours
THE FUTmFrY OF BONES.


Comparatively few persons venture to say,
are familiar even with the names Of Sacco and Van
zetti. And yet. in the Of these two obscure
Italian communists. convicted of murder in Mas
sachusettes court an attempt was made in the life
Of Ambassador 20 France. As matter of fact,
communist circles in every European country have
for months been aroused over this case, nd the
various demonstrations now being made against
American officials various places the CONT
nent seem be the result of concerted action in
behalf OF the condemned men.
The sending of the bomb to the American en-
basSy in Paris is just more instance of the
futility OF attacking a system" by attacking ind-
vidual representatives OF the system" The COM
munsts believe that Sacco and Vanzetti were con-
demned not because they guilty OF murder,
but because they were members Of group opposed
TO the American system of government
Aside from any question of the justice injustice
CT the conviction OK these two Italians what good
could have out OF the murder OF Ambassador
Herrick or Of his whole family? The system"
after al. depends very Httle upon the individuals
who happen at any time or in any particular place
represent II. History shows that assassdnations
had little effect upon the evolution Of govern
ments
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-25
FAMOUS WITS" OF HISTORY
Whose Sayings AIRS Still Remembered
Rv MARK STuYVESANT -

not the granting OF a pension to
writer by the name of John Close
was justified by his work, Shirley
Brooks should write Miss Martineau
particularly as Close was supposed
10 be a famous native of the same
county which was proud Of Harriet
Martineau.
Miss Martineau's reply confirmed
Brooks suspicion that the pension
awarded Close was unjustifed. So
he set about attacking the award in
a set of verses supposed to be from
the pen OF Close, himself. The
verses We're entitled Closes Gush Of
Gratitude" They began:
or this kind pension thou has gave
All thanks to thee. great Pam,
I am your most obediert slave.
Upon my soul 1 am.
Pam" in this case referred to
Lord Palmerston, on whose recon-
mendation the pension was given
So hot was the attack, and so effec-
tive the ridicule, that the British
government recOnsidered the award
The pension was taken away from
Close. Within two weeks of the ap-
pearanCe of the first set Of verses
alleged to have been written 10y
Close, there appeared in Punch am
other set of verses entitled Poet
Close Changes His Mind" The con-
Guiding stanzas end:
To be a pensioned slave OF state
Insults my naughty mind,
l choose TO have my genius free,
Uncabined, unconined.
And when old Pam goes down below
His epitaph I'll pen,
Here lies the wretch who pension
ed Close.
And took it back again"
This was but one Of the "rectifca-
ton Of national errors" toward
which Shirley Brooks directed his
wit and genius