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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
C0NIMUNICtTiONS IN
CENTRAL TENAS BROKEN

Houston, Texas. Sept. l2.--Rail and
wire communication throughout Cen
tral Texas continued more or less de-
moraliZed. but Were slowly returning
TO normal. The floods Of the Colorado,
Brazos and other central and south
west Texas rivers were caused by al
most unprecedented rains on Friday
and Saturday. The precipitation in 81
hours ranged from . 10 IS inches in
the affected area, north Texas was
not affected by the rains
MeXicans are Drowned
Reports Of the drowning Of a. large
number OF Mcxicans at Taylor had
not been confirmed. wire connection Ia
that section still being uncertain.
Georgetown reported two persons dead
and three missing. Unyerified reports
add some los OF life. at other points
In the flooded districts.
Aside from the city OF san Antonio
where more than forty lives We're lost
the territory mos' seriously affected
extended from Houston northward u
Georgetown. south 20 and below san
Antonio. west to san Marcos and east
to Calvert and Bryan. This embraces
approximately 10000 square miles in
which the damage To- crops and prop
er,y probably Will run into millions
OF dollars
II the people In the lowlands OF
the EraZos and Colorado rivers heed
warnings sent out 10 them late ycstcr
day they will De- In no danger and the
Continued on Page Twol
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
EXPLOSION
SHAKES HALIFAX

Halifax. y s.. Sept is..-"Thc town
Dartmouth, across the lllrhor from
Halifax, was shaken by a terrific OK.
plusiun early to-day when an Dil tank
OF the Imperial uil Company blew up.
following au outbreak NJ fire.
The force uf the blast was felt
throughout this city. shattcrinr win.
dows IN many buildings
The first explosion was followed bv
a series ~ lesser shocks and flames
from the burning oil could be seen
lcaping moro than TOO feet into the
air.
Many residents ~ Halifax. recalling
the great disaster or 1917. when a
munition ship was blown up In Hall
fax harbor. became panic stricken. and
rushed from their homes into the
streets
Confusion was threatened In Dart.
mouth and II was difficult to learn Il
three was any loss Of life.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
ONE IS DEAD; Two
INJURED RESULT
OF ASPHYXIAT|0N
Escaping Gas in Well of the
COtt0nbelt Petroleum Co.,
Graham Field, Causes
Death L. r. Wilson /
DIR. HARDY ANSWERS
CALL IN AIRPLANE
COVERING DISTANCE OF go MILES
IN 20 MINUTES SAVES LIVES
OF TWO OTHER MEN WITH
AID OF PULMOTOR

One man is dead and two others are
lying seriously injured as a result Of
asphyxiation caused by escaping gas
in the well being drilled for the Cot
tonbelt Petroleum Company in section
30, 2s-2w in the Graham field.
The dead man is /. r. Wilson, and
the injured are W. NJ. shamblem and
s. 4. Mcconnell. Mcconnell is the
drilling contractor in charge Of op-
eratiCns in the well, while the other
two men are employees of Mcconnell
Three others, l.. J.. Rhodes, Clar-
ence Gwinn. and teamster whose
name could not be learned, were also
gassed, but are now fully resuscitated.
| The fact that no more fatalities rel
| suited may be attributed TO the quick
wrok on the part of DR.. Walter Hardy
of this city. who was notified Of the
accident at 900 o'clock this morning
and who Immediately engaged one of
the planes Of the Oakley-Askew Aer-
lal Service to transport him to the
scene Of the accident. He took with
him a pumotor and tank of oxy.
gen. The trip, covering a distance Of
32 miles was made in 20 minutes. Pi.
lot Askew and Dr. Hardy landed at
Graham, whore the residents of the
city had assembled and by waving a
huge white sheet signalled the flyers
where to light. The bodies Of the
men were az Graham and immediate
use of the pulmotor and oxygen aid
| ed to great extent in saving the
| lives OF all but one Of the men.
According to the statements Of those
on the scene, Wilson and Shamblem
had been found unconcious in a sit.
| ting position underneath the floor Of
the derrick of the well at about 500
O'Clock this morning by woman who
was carrying breakfast to them. The
name Of the woman could not be
learned but II is believed that she is
Mrs. Shamblem. She immediately no.
titled others in the vicinity and Nc
Connell Rhodes. Gwinn and the
teamster started 10 enter the derrick
cellar in an effort 10 extract the
bodies Of the men. However. they fail.
ed in their attempt on account OF
the strong gas pressure which was
escaping and were themselves over.
come. Finally, other workers in the
territory arrived upon the scene with
lariats and lassoed the bodies Of the
two men under the derrick floor, pull
ing them to safety. The men were
badly bruised and scratched as a re-
suit Of being dragged over the
ground
Wilson and Shamblem started work
at midnight Sunday, and on account
Of the fact that they We're not found
until this morning 1t could not be
learned how long they We're in an
asphyxiated condition.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
IN
CITY AT LOWEST
EBB WITHIN YEAR
POLICE AND MEMBERS OF SHER.
IFF'S DEPARTMENT FIND NUM-
BER OF LISTLESS AND LAZY
ON THE DECLINE

Unemployment in Ardmore is at the
lowest ebb it has reached within the
past year and while other cities of
the state are reporting vast numbers
Of men out of employment. Ardmore
is carrying along without handicap.
Estimates of the number unemployed
could not be made.
The employment bureau at the
Chamber of Commerce reports an av-
erage of less than a half dozen daily.
Police and members Of the sheriff >
department find the number of list
less and lazy on the decline. and
they have been assisting as much as
possible in finding jobs for those
who show an aptitude for work.
Farmers who often come to Ard
more seeking laborers say that the
men they meet do not want to go on
the farm, nor do they want to work
for the pay that is offered. However,
there is little to do on the farms at
this time, since the cotton crop is
virtually a failure and plowing has
not started yet.
Unemployed men in four cities OF
the state total 9,725, according to
Claude Connally, state labor commits
sioner. Tulsa leads the state with 4G45
Oklahoma City, 3,2lO; Muskogee 1.74O
and Enid 1SO The principal Industries
which reflect the greatest per cent
of unemployed. according to Connally,
are those involving iron and steel and
their products. building trades, rail-
road repair shops and miscellaneous
occupations.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
GENUINE FRIENDLINEss GREATEST ASSET

The most progressive people Of the country are those
who attend the county and state fairs.
Men and women who creating the wealth of this
country will be in Ardmore this week at the fair.
This is the class of people Ardmore wants to en-
courage and not only to encourage but make friends Of
We want every business house and every clerk and
this paper to breathe spirit of rendness that will
make these people know appreciate them and what
they doing toward building up big fair in Southern
Oklahoma.
The Ardmoree will have booth at the fair. Hun
dreds of copies of the paper will be given away every
day. These people will appreciate reading paper fresh
from the press each afternoon.
Our best staff writer will devote his entire time to
the fair and there will be complete reports published
every day.
Business through the columns Of The Ardmore-
ite can send message every day to fair visitors
Genuine frendliness is the greatest asset any city
can have.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
GOVERNMENT GOES
AFTER BERGD0LL'S
POT OF GOLD"

Washington. Sept. l2.-The govern
ment is going after the famous Berg
doll pot OF gold"
Charles W. Miller. allen property
custodian. announced today that a
complaint had been prepared demand.
ing OF Mrs. Emma g. Bcrgdoll moth.
er of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, as
attorney In fact for her son. all
property in which he held any IN.
terest, including gold coin taken
from the treasury before the draf,
evader escaped from the federal au-
thoriticS and fled TO Germany 1t is
expected the complaint VIII bc filed
today In district court at philadel
phia.
Demand was first made on Mrs
Bergdull last May Tor delivery Of all
property belonging To- her son.
Under the terms OF the peace rcso'
luton signed by the president on Ju-
ly >, said Mr. Miller. all demands
made to that date by alirn property
custodian. according to the law are
enforceable
1t Is our intention To Insist on Mrs
Bcrgdoll's compliance, with the terms
OF the trading with the enemy act,
and in accordance with our demands,
made Hereunder. We are prepared to
20 to the full extent OF the law ir
causing her to do SO. II % becomes
necessary. Tho Department ot Justice
Is aiding US through tho United states
district attorney Ia Philadelphia and
as in our Original sc.gurr last May
We will proceed vigorously hut fairly
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
LEGIO\-AUNIIIARN TO
MEET. y NIGHT, IN

n,oS cmen will have their say
tonight. No one will dare deter
them in saying ana doing all that
they have decided upon-whatev
er that may be.
Those referred to are members
of the Auxiliary OF the American
Legion and who will meet in joint
session with the Legionnaires at
the Chamber OF Commerce at 1880
O'Clock to discuss business and. in.
cidentally. tn select delegates to
the state convention at Enid on
Sept. 90 and o. Other business
classed as very important will also
be taken up. Another inducement
is an attendance prize which will
be given in some manner or other
Mrs. r. L. Davidson, of the
auxiliary and o. w. King legion
post commander urge all members
of both organizations to be in at
tendance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
BIG FEATURE OF CARTER COUNTY FAIR

AS feature of the County Free Fair there will be
held each night during the fair big pavement dance.
The block Broadway north of the Federal build
ing has been dedicated to this feature of the fair
The Ardmore Chamber of Commerce Band will fur
nish the music
The city fire department will wash the street as
clean floor
City police will clear the block of all traffic and
give cooperation.
Money paid for the privilege of dancing will be used
for the Carter County Farm Club fund.
Ardmore is doing this for the farm club children of
the county and they are invited to be present
cordial invitation is extended to all publc-sprited
people to come
Delegations of young people from surrounding cities
are requested to come and be guests
The dancing will be on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day nights
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
ALL CITY SCHOOLS
SHOW INCREASE IN
ENROLMENT TODAY

With figures incomplete for all
schools in the city enrolment bids
fair to surpass that Of the opening day
last year. The two high schools and
the four ward schools each have an
enlarged staff OF teachers and work
was started without hitch
Formal exercises We're held only at
the senior high school and were at.
tended by members Of the board OF
education. representatives Of the civic
clubs, former students and patrons.
The enrolment at senior high school
reached 30G which Is much larger
than the enrolment of last year. due
to more students ana the transfer OF
one grade. The>junior high school has
an enrolment of 6lO and Is com
posed of the sixth and seventh grades
taken from the ward schools and the
eighth grade from the high school.
First ward has a registration Of $40,
which is considerable larger than the
enrolment of last year when the two
extra grades We're counted. according
to Noah Cisco, principal.
Second ward school has an increase
of five pupils over last year when the
two grades were included. Mrs. G. f.,
Washington, principal, gives the regis
tration as Az this year.
Third ward has iOl students this
year. Il. j. Sandon, principal, was
unable to furnish figures ON last years
enrolment. Many patrons OF that
ward attended opening OF the school
this morning
Last year the third ward school had
an enrolment OF $50. This year the
figures are given as 494 by Principal
George W. Ccffman,
Eighty.three teachers are employed
this year. ~ Of them being IN the
two high schools and 80 in tie ward
schools
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
DOCTOR DENIES HE
MURDERED WOMAN

Richmond. Va. Sept. ie.--Dr. Jesse
Ansley Griffin. whom Wilmer Amos
Hadley. confessed wife slayer. Il said
by police to have declared he shot on
the bank OF the James river, In Decem.
Der. 1915. just before he threw the
body of Mrs. iIadley into the water.
wired the local authorities from Los
Angeles yesterday that he was In
France at the time the murder IL said
to have hcen committed.
In telegram 70 sheriff snydor II
tfcnrico. Dr. Griffin said he had never
seen Hadley or HE wife since Nuvcm.
Der ie and that hadlcy's claim OF my
heinr with his wife at the time Of the
murder IL absolutely false"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
BODY OF ESSAD PASHA
UNCLAIMED IN PARIS

Paris. Sept. 12.-The body OF Essad
Pasha, the former Turkish General
and dictator OF Albania, who was shot
and killed by an Albanian student
en- leaving his hotel II months ago,
Is s,ill lying in the municipal NOR
tuary unclaimed. No one seems to
be Interested In the disposition OF the
coffin containing the remains Of the
once proud dictator. Should no claim
be- made fer the body within eight
months. the city OF Paris will have 1t
carried 20 a municipal cemetery or
potter's field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
final DET AILS
FOR OPENING Of
FAIR WORKED OUT
Superintendent of All the
Divisions Rounding Up
Arrangements for the
Opening Wednesday
JUDGES TO MAKE
DECISIONS THE 18TH
DISTRICT FARM AGENT CALLER.
MAN HERE: SECRETARY WELL
PLEASED, PREDICTS MOST
SUCCESSFUL. EVENT

All superintendents of divisions
who will assist during the county
fair, were ut the grounds this
morning. making arrangements to
receive exhibits and to further
perfect plans that will insure all
exhibits being In place ON the
opening date.
Several local merchants who
will have exhibits in the expOsi.
tiOn hall were arranging their
booths this morning, and will be
ready when the officials caI
time next Wednesday.
The women's building is very
decided addition and will appeal
strongly TO the ladies who have
fancy work and art pieces to ex-
hibit. as il Is remote from other
exhibits.
The carpenters ana painters were
putting on finishing touches to the
woman's building, but the floor will
not be laid in time for this years
fair.
Horsemen are working out Their
stock on the track and there prom
ises TO be some good speed events the
last three days of the fair. All hold
ers of concessions are again urged tC
go to the grounds. and consult with
the superintendent of that division
relative to their allotted space. Thi:
must be done. as the superintendent
a concessioner to place his booth OF
tent only under his personal direc
ton.
Nearly all the churches in thu
city will have booths at the fail
and will sell food and drinks tC
the public, the American Legion pos
will maintain big establishment
and besides selling lunches and drink.
will prosecute campaign to secure
members.
Carnival Company Here
The carnival company arrived today
and is setting up at the grounds. Su
perintendent Rickey stated that th'
company ~ nice clean agSreBa
tion. with high class attractions tina
will entertain, and not offend.
.. ". Calleuman, district farm
agent, who will serve as one Of th'
judges in the farm product displays
arrived in the city today. and will
remain until after the fair closes
The judges will pass on all article!
the second day Of the fair and re
port 10 the secretary.
The double fence that enclosed th'
race track has been removed whici
gives considerable more space 70
concessions and display sheds for farm
machinery. the track fence has beeI
Strengthened and otherwise repaired
the grand stand has also undergon,
minor repairs.
Secretary Simpkins was at th
grounds carly this morning lrrangins
things for the opening Wednesday
and expressed himself as well pleas
ed with the prospects for a successful
fair
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
ROOT DEFINITELY
D DECLINES POST

Geneva. Sept l2.-Elihu Root has
definitely declined to be considered
for election as judge Of the lnternat-
ional court OF justice.
In q cablegram to DR., Stanley O.
Hudson, who was here in the ca.
pacity Of American observer. Mr..
Root declares he will be unable TO
serve on the court because Of his age.
76 years.
The refusal Of Mr.. Root Is said TO
Increase the chance OF either John
Bassctt Moore or Prof. Roscoe Pound.
two other Americans nominated for
the post to be- elected
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
RUSH THE CAKES. PIES
PASTRY AND HOT BREAD

Cakes and bread will come into
their own at the fair this week
if the cooks and bakers will
show a little speed and enter
them with Mrs. II. If. Sayre at
the woman's building some time
Unless quick action be taken.
Tuesday, the earlier the better.
little good will come from thus
section. Mrs. Sayre believes. on
the other hand. the benefits to
be received from this depart
ment will over-balance the costs,
time and trouble.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
WILSON WOULD LOCATE
BIG MUNICIPAL PARK

Wilson. Okla. Sept. l9-plans
have been completed Tor locating a
twcnty.acrc municipal park ON the
south edge OF the city and a com
mlttec OF the Chamber of Commerce
is now comforting with members OF
the city council for the procuring Of
playground facilities. The spot Sc
lccted ~ well adapted FOR community
picnlcs and other large gatherings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
FLOWERS ARE NEEDED
IN WOMEN'S BUILDING

There win ~ fragrance in the
womans building at the fair
If owners of potted flowers and
plants send their contributions
to that building Wednesday af-
ternoon. This is requested ~
Mrs. Joe NJ. London, chairman
of the flowers department. 1t is
not necessary that flowers and
plants be entered for premiums;
flowers for decorative purposes
will be appreciated and the best
Of care will be taken Of all en-
tered.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
FORMER GERMAN SUBMARINE
EXPLOSION KILLS THREE

Liverpool. sept lO.-A tremendous
explosion of the former German sub
marine Deutschland at Blrkcnhead
across the Morsey from Liverpool,
killed three men and injured three
others today It is possible that
many others pcrished
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
LA TES T


Mctlestcr. Okla. sept. Flight
men made their escape here Sunday
night IN jail delivery which j. the
second that has occurred from the
county Jail here In the last lew
months. The men sawed their way out
of the slam mid through a basement
window.
Dublin. Sept. ia courier ol the
Dau Eireann left Dublin this morning
ior Inverness. scotland. where Pre-
mlcr i.l,nd George has been making
hi, headquarters.
Chester. Pa. sept. ls.-City oflic.
ial, and citizens alike turned their at
irntlon todiy from the death scene
ai Third Street aud the Chester riv'
rr. where - persons lost their lives
Thursday night IN the collapse Of a
bridge to the Investigations which are
to liN responsibility fur the accident
Twin Falls. Idaho. sept. le.->lrs
LYDIA Southland will today be- ar.
rairnrd IN district court here on a
charge vt first degree murder Ut her
fourth husband. Edward q. Meyer,
here last TALL. according to statement
oi Prosecuting Attorney Frank T..
stephen.
Washington. Sept. ie--Thc senate
finance committee voted to-day to ~
tain the ~ per cent maximum In.
come surtaN rates a. fixed IN the
house hill II has under consideration
proposal to change the percentage
In the different brackets ~ a. to
effect reduction ol about one per
cent on incomes la each bracket. The
question ~ the effective date of the
proposed repeal Of the eNcess prof
it, iaN will be- voted on tomorrow
morning. u was announced.
Chicago. Sept. l2.--Nilliam Guthrie.
an umpire In the western league 10.
day was relieved oi his assignment
pending an Investigation BY judge
lands. commissioner ~ baseball. Oi
an alleged iist fight outside the base.
ball park NJ Tulsa. Okla. month
ago. Guthrie. Il j. chrged, struck and
knocksd down wounded soldier who
had thrown a pop bottle. The Amer
lean Legion protested to Judge Lands.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12

San Francisco, Sept. ia formal
complaint charging murder was sworn
to before Police Judge Daniel OBrien
today against Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle
in connection with the death of Miss
Virginia Rappe, a motion picture ac-
tress. The complaint was signed by
Mrs. Bambina Maude belmont, n friend
of the dead actress.
Arbuckle later appeared in court to
be arraigned on the charge sworn TO
by Mrs. belmont. At the request of
the district attorney the case was con.
tinued until Friday morning and Ar.
buckle was taken back to his cell.
Miss Rappe's death followed her
attendance at 4 party given in Ar.
buckles suite at local hotel a week
ago. She died Of injuries. which Dis.
trict Attorney Matthew Brady Of
San Francisco and others allege. were
inflicted by Arbuckle.
Arbuckle is held without bail In the
hall OF justice here. He was arrested
last Saturday night on his arrival
from Los Angeles, and was booked on
q charge of murder. He is confined
In a small cell No. l2 on the hall
Of justice tier known as Felony Row. -
The Arbuckle case. his connection.
if any. with the death Of Miss Rappe,
is scheduled TO be brought before the
san Francisco county grand jury 10.
day
\ coroner's inquest into Miss Rappes
I4q "a has laAr1 aa11..N e.,
day.
Arbuckle has requested that none
but his attorneys be allowed to see him
at the hall of justice. He declined on
the advice Of counsel. to make any
statement, His lawyers also refused
10 make statement or discuss the
case in any way.
Police yesterday were busy examin.
Ing witnesses whom they say will be
presented to the grand jury today
These witnesses number 90. and are
being guarded by police detectives.
Representatives OF the Famous
Players.Laskey corporation. distrlbu
tors OF the films in which Roscoe C.
(Fatty) Arbucklc is featured. said To-
day that there had been some cancel
lations Of Arbuckle's pictures as re-.
suit II the scandal involving the actor
Any declaration Of policy In regard
to the corporations future attitude In
regard Ia the pictures would have 10
come from New York. they said.
The corporation representatives here
declined to say whether the pictures
were cancelled outside OF san Fran
cisco. There were two cancellations
here.
Arbuckle went TO bed on his mar
row Jail couch at . o'clock last night
and apparently slept soundly when
the prison watch shouted everybody
W" ut the usual rising time today. h,
awakened hut rolled over IN the bunl;
ana tried to 20 To sleep again. lic was
told hc must get up. however. 50 b,
rose smn!ngly
Oklahoma city. Sept. ls.--An ordc,
barring the exhibition OF motion pie
tuics In which Roscoe Arh lcklr ap
rtnrs u,ndine the ou'con" ~ mW,
Ger charges placed against him IN Sar
Francisco, was signed here today by
Mayor J. c. Walton.
Memphis. Tenn, sept le-Thc Mem
phis board of ccnsgre announced today
that the showing Of motion pictures
featuring Roscoe Afhucklc would moi
be permitted In Memphis theatres unit
he had cleared himself Of the charges
against him In connection with th'
death or Miss Virginia Rape In Sar
frupgt sgn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-12
Indian Land sale

NMskogoc. OKLA, Sept l2.-ApproN
imately 10000 acres OF Indian land in
Craig, Nowata and Rogers counties
will be- offered tor sale at Cluremorc
today. Land in Washington, Tulsa
Creek and Okmulgco counties will be
sold at Tulsa tomorrow.
- -.
Intense light from the sun In Per
siu Is the cause OF much blindness.