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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-30

to his country, or to the little com
munity in which he lived.
The man whose life has been one Of
usefulness. a life spent in doing good
for his neighbors as we'll as in fur
thering his own interests, usually
fears not the approach of death, and
such a man may greet the grim reap
er knowing that his memory will be
respected and beloved by those who
knew him and associated with him in
life.
Such a man, no matter how hum
BILE may have been his walk through
life, dies knowing that his life was
not lived in vain, knowing that he will
be missed by those who were associ-
ated with him, knowing that the world
will be better for his having lived in
IT,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-30
YOU MAY MEET A FOOL.

We saw a car, the other day, which
bore upon its windshield this legend,
Drive carefully, you don't know how
soon you may meet fool"
The man who painted those words
on the front end of his car, was the
author Of a whole sermon, a sermon
which should be needed by every man
who owns a mechanically propelled
machine.
1t is not the fellow who drives care
fully that has the blood of innocent
victims upon his head. 1t is not the
fellow who drives carefully that is
responsible for the manning of some
man, some woman, some child. 1t is
not the man who drives carefully that
is himself killed in a wreck caused
through criminal speeding.
But it is the fool, the fellow who
speeds up and down the streets Of the
cities, who thunders madly along the
roads of the county, who takes
curves on two wheels and beats the
railway train to the crossing by a
hair, who cuts corners and fights the
wind in an effort to outpace Time in
its race against eternity, who is to
blame for all the accidents, big and
little.
Drive carefully, you gentlemanly
car owner, you lady motorist, for you
don't know in what block, at what
street crossing, at what point in the
road you may meet the inevitable
fool
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-30
REALIZES HIS TRUE VALUE.

A paragrapher in an exchange, being
rather pessimlstically inclined and
having an ingrown crouch which he
felt compelled TO unload from his sys-
tenn. remarks, THE average fellow
when he dies realizes Just how little
he amounted TO in the world"
Perhaps the paragrapher is right,
but according TO our diagnosis, when
the average fellow dies, he is not in a
position to realize" anything. To the
average man, as he approached the
somber portals OF endless oblivion, so
far as we know, the portals Of eternal
life, as we all fondly hope. there is
little time for repining, for figuring
out his real worth to his fellow man,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-30
AUTO THIEVES MAY
RECEIVE TREATMENT
ACCORDED PREDECESSORS

Bill Brooks has lost during this
month one Studebaker touring car
and one Studebaker roadster and
he states that t. will be some time be-
fore he loses another car for the rea-
son that the loss of these two cara
takes all the money he had to invest
in automobiles.
There is some talk Of dealing with
auto thieves as the pioneers of this
country dealt with horse thieves.
Those old time fellows often took
the law in their own hands and when
a horse was stolen they hit the trail
and didn't come back until the horse
was recovered and the theft stretched
O rope.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-30
MONDAY, MAY 30, 1921.
THE AMERICAN CREED

I believe in the United States Of
America as a government of the
people, by the people, for the peo.
pie, whose just powers are derived
from the consent of the governed;
democracy in a republic, a sovereign
Nation of many sovereign States; a
perfect Union, one and inseparable,
established upon those principles of
freedom, equality, justice and hui
manity for which American patriots
sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
l therefore believe it is my duty TO
my country to love it; to support its
Constitution; to obey its laws; to
respect its flag; and to defend it
against all enemies.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-30
NO LONGER A JOKE.

1t is evident that the reorganization
talk Of the Ku Klux Klan is no long
er a joke The demonstration made
in Dallas, Texas, is sufficient proof Of
the fact that it does not intend re-
naming a joke after it is organized.
When nearly a thousand men, under
the milkwhite robes Of secrecy that
once startled the entire nation, parade
through the streets of a states prin-
cipal city, bearing such banners as
were flung to the breeze in Dallas, it
can be accepted as a very substantial
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-30

Winona, Okla, May Ell. W. Jack
son, S6 years old, electrician at the
light plant here was killed late yester
day, when he was caught by belt and
thrown into a fly wheel. The Ameri-
can Legion of which he was a member
will have charge of the funeral Fri
day. He is survived by a widow and
small daughter
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-30
GRAND MASTER
OF ODD FELLOWS
CANCELS DATE

A letter received by the Secretary
of the Odd Fellows this morning from
Thos. G. Andrews, grand master of the
state, brings information Of cancella-
tion of date for his contemplated visit
to Ardmore lodge. His letter sets forth
that all dates, which have been made
for the months of June and July are
now cancelled, owing to pressure Of
other business.
Arimore odd Fellows are disappoint-
ed over this turn of affairs, as they
were making arrangements to invite
all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Car
ter and Love counties to meet with
them at that time.
The letter received adds, probably
some time in the early fall, may be
able to meet with you"
--lDn--
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-30

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
Unionists Say Contractors Use
 Unfair Tactics

Charging unfair profits and tactics by an organized group of Bridgeport electrical contractors, the locked out members of the local union of the Bridgeport Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in a statement today bitterly assailed the contracto who, they alleged, have adopted an unfair at titude'' and display "a selfish prin- ciple.''
 Little change has been reported in the controversy between the two or ganizat tions, following the contractors lockout of the workers who refused to accept a 25 per cent cut in wages. The master contractors claim to be firm in their purpose to reduce wages, and the workers are obdurate in their intent to vigorously fight the re- duction.
 Contractors report they will make no change in their proposals, and announce that the positions of the striking workers are being rapidly filled and that they have been incon- veinenced but little.
 A statement Wa sissued today, fol- lowing a meeting of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers last night, follows:
 A number of the local electrical ganization known as the Master Elec- trical Contractors Association On Jan. 13, this association notified the local union that on February 1 the
 
 from SI to 75 cents per hour. A working agreement was broken by the employers.
 "If any electrical work was done prior to May l. 1920, notice was at tadhed to the bill that the workman's time was charged at s1.35 per hour. The workmen were paid S5 cents an hour.
 After May 1. 1920. contractors were paid s1.50 an hour for the mems xr-Ii icI, netfod them the 20 cents profit, even after they had in- voluntarily increased the workmen's S pay to s1 per hour.
 Material has steadily decreased in price since May, 1920. which would also increase the margin of profit The association now proposes to decrease wages by 25 cents per hour, and there is a rumor to the effect that at a recent meeting it was voted to maintain the present charge of S1.5O per hour for workman's time in case they succeeded in inducing the electricians to return to work at the rate of 75 cents" Press Secretary.
 Local No. 4SS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09

lives break out in a cold clammy sweat and look at me queerly when l said I've never been to Europe I've got to go.''
 He has "a lot of ideas'' which later he may write book about. His good humored criticism of many as pects of government have brought him number of offers from publish CTS.
 One thing he does think is wrong the direct primary law as it now op- crates, and he thinks it ought to be remedied at once.
 Trouble is.'' he criticised, 'that it Oars from political activities all but two kinds of men-the very wealthy who can afford to go out and make q big splurge, or the sons of poor but dishonest parents. The man in mod crate circumstances who is honestly ambitious for a political career is barred.
 "If there had been a direct primary law in operation when I started out never would have been governor Of Indiana nor vice president of the United States. Maybe some folks would say that would have been a good thing. but let them say 1t, I wont!,'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
INCOME TAX
 RUSH STARTS
 UP TOMORROW

Tomorrow will be the first day for the filing of income tax returns. W. J. O'Connell, who is in charge of the local office. in the Federal building. urges all taxpayers to come early and avoid the rush. An extra force of men will be sent to Bridgeport by h. ternal Revenue Collector James J. Walsh, of Hartford, and they will help taxpayers in making out forms. All returns must be filed on or be- fore March 15. Those who wait un- to comply with the law.
 Last years custom of paying in come taxes in quarterly installments will be continued, according to an announcement made by MT. O'Connen this morning. A check or money or der covering the first instalIment must be given as soon as returns are filed. and the remaining payments must be made promptly every three months. Cash will not be accepted.
 In order that taxpayers may be provided with all possible assistance, the custodian of the Federal building has arranged with Postmaster Charles F. Greene to have a money order clerk on duty in the income tax of officials will occupy entire suite of offices in the second floor of the Federal building, and hours will be from ga. until D. m. daily. noon hour inclusive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
Two Ton Roller Falls On Man
 Crushing Him

Frank Augins, of 210 Osborne street, was crushed this morning when a two-ton roller fell on him while he was working in the plant of the Amer ican Tube and Stamping Company. The injured man is now in St. Vim cents Hopsital, and it is expected that he will live unless there are internal injuries.
 Augins was working under the roll CT when a chain which was holding the machinery in the air slipped and let the roller fall. The workman was pinned under the heavy mass of met all, and crushed from his shoulders to his knees. He was eXtricated by Dr. B. J. Coyle, of the Emergency Hospital staff. and Patrick Cornell, ambulance driver
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
BUSINESS MEN PLEDGE $5,OOO
 FOR FREE BED

At the regular monthly meeting of the Alumni Association of the grad uates of the Nurses Training School of the Bridgeport hospital held yes terday at the Nurses Home on Mill Hill avenue, Dr. John A Bresnahan, the new superintendent Of the hos pita1, aroused much enthusiasm by announcing the pledge of five busi- ness men, whose names are withheld in the hospital for graduates of the Nurses Training school. provided the nurses themselves will raise an equal amount before Jan. l, 1922.
 we have been trying for long time to get a bed endowed" said Miss MacKinnon, president of the Nurses association to a Times man or no progress, but Dr. Bresnehan took up the matter and in less than a month he has gotten us this splen- did offer of S5.000-
 "Of course it means a lot of hard work on our part during the remain der of the year and we shall have to call on our friends to help us out but we feel sure that we will succeed We already have s2.oo0 that we have been slowly gathering We have been a long while at 1t and we did not seem to be able to get much help un- til Dr. Bresenahan td6k hold.
 we have an active membership of animously to give s1O each toward the bed. This will make another $1 900 and only leave $2-ooO to raise After Lent we are planning to give a dance and raise some more that way and then for the rest we will just are going to win that s5,0oo some how"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09

 IS HALTED
 BY STORM
Barges Put Into Harbor- Increasing Wind Makes
 Very Rough Going

Todays storm which started early this morning, halted all shipping ac- tivity in Long Island Sound. One tug with several light barges in tow put into the local harbor this morn ing, and the captain reported that an increasing wind was making rough going outside
 General weather conditions have prevented work on Bug Light, off the Locomobile companys plant, for nearly a month. When the job is completed, the buoy will be moved back 300 feet from its original po- sition and the light will be changed from white to steady green. Captains of vessels entering the harbor com plained that they confused Bug Light with shore lights when attempting to dock at night. Work will be resumed as soon as weather conditions per init.
 The storm did not affect railroad trains this morning. All trains main tained their usual schedules arriving and leaving Bridgeport, and no trou- ble is expected unless the storm re- sumes operations later in the day.
 Slush and ice covering streets add ed little to teh joy of the motorists. and pedestrians found it rather slip pery walking in the outlying sections of the city No serious accidents re- sulting from the condition of streets or sidewalks were reported up until noon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
CARPENTERS STAND PAT
 ON DEMAND
Trouble Brewing As They Prepare to Resist Pro
 posed Wage Cuts

New Haven-The State organiza ton of Carpenters and JoinerS at their an- nual meeting here late yesterday vot- ed to stand pat on the scale of $1 an hour for members of the craft throughout the state. it was reported. It was understood that all the build- ing trades organizations of employees have pledged themselves to resist any attempted reduction in wages. These officers were chosen by the carpen- ters:
 President. Thomas P. O'Brien, Hartford; Vice presidents: J. l.. Rich ards, New Haven, and H. w. Guern- sey, Derby; secretary, George Chand- Ter, Greenwich; treasurer, F. c. Sil- veria, New London; delegate to Mas sachusetts conference, J. R. McGrath, New Britain; delegate to New York conference. M. l.. Kane, Bridgeport.
 The newly organized State Build ing Exchange at a meeting here yes- terday voted to call another meeting for Feb. 19 at which a proposal for reduction in the wages of building mechanics will be offered. It is stated that a cut of 20 to D per cent. is expected to be made. All building trades employers have been invited to become members of the state or sanitation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09

. The arrested men are Louis Bas- sett, 19. of q Wade street; Philip Novak, 23. of 63 Hillside avenue John Reno. 24. of 146 Main street: all charged with the theft of Thomas H. Craig, Jr.'s Oakland touring car from in front of his home at 55 Had den street on Jan--13 last
 Walter Novak. 2I, also of 63 Hill side avenue. is under arrest pending an investigation into his connection with the affair. The four are held in bonds of S2,OOO for trial on Saturday
 Caught in Springfield
 Philip Novak, who is looked upon as more or less the leader of the gang, was arrested in Springfield in. connection with a robbery charge At the same time Craig's automobile was recovered and it developed that No yak was recognized as the man who sold the car in the Massachusetts city Bridgeport police were notified and Novak. who implicated the others. was brought to this city.
 He claimed hat he purchased the car from a garage owner named Louis Forte of 265 Linden street Although there is such a man oper- ating a garage at that address. No yak failed to identify him at head quarters today.
 Several members of the detective department under direction of Cap tain Began, are working on various phases of a sweeping investigation and expect to develop complete chain of evidence involving the men under arrest and others operating in this city and vicinity.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
Marshall, Ready To
 Quit Job, 70 Start
 After Riches Al e

Washington-At the age of CT, Vice President Thomas Riley Marshall is going to start making money. At least he hopes to, he said. today. He will be 67 years old just ten days after he is relieved from office on March 4.
 'The first thing I'm going to do," he said today. '1s to make some money. I've been in politics all my life. I made my first political speech for Horace Greeley when I was IS, in Indianapolis. For the last 12 years I've been in office, it has kept me poor, and have a family to support
 A lecture tour will be his first con- cern. That will keep him occupied for some weeks and after that he is going to Europe.
 And mind you," he said whimsi- cally, I'm going to Europe and have not any mission. They should be glad to see me over there. They don't often see an American who hasn't a mission.
 I'm going partly in self-defense. For years I've mortified my friends by admitting that I've never been to Europe. Why, I've seen ladies who never were west of Chicago in their
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
LOSES HIS JOB,
 so HE WRECkS
 SHOP MACHINES

Gloversville. N. Y.-Out of work since Thanksgiving Day, Joseph H. Harrington of Worthwhile near here. borrowed a rifle from a neighbor un- der pretense of going hunting but in stead went to the plant of the John- son Textile company where he for merly was employed, drove all of employees into a corner at the point of the rifle and then scizing a sIedge hammer proceeded to demolish the silk weaving machines. He caused damage estimated at $5,0O0 and then went home where he defied arrest un- til sheriff's posse arrievd and sur .ounded the house.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
SMALL CHANGE OF CHANGE OF VENUE
 IN MURDER TRIAL

The possibility of a change of venue for Mrs. Ethel Mott, scheduled to be tried the latter part of this month before Judge John P. Kellogg and a jury for her participation in the mur- der of her husband, is considered the remotest possibility at the county courthouse today.
 While counsel for Mrs. Mott will make an effort for change of venue on the ground that the trial of FL wood Wade completed a month ago. attracted great attention through newspaper publicity, it is held that there is little chance of any fight resulting in movement of the trial from Fairfield county.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
CLAIMS HUSBAND IS POSSESSED OF
 OCCULT POWERS

Viola Carrior. an ebony belle of Se Highland avenue. offered the defense in city court today to a charge of drunkenness that her husband was possessed of occult powers which nc worked upon her to make her act so that officers would think she was drunk and then summon the police Co arrest her
 Judge Bartlett advised Viola to keep clear of the mysterious eye os her husband and to strictly obserEe all of the provisions of the EolsteId act and with this admonition her case was discEar=ed-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
SOUTH AFRICA LABOR PARTY
 IS DEFEATED

London.-The South African na- tionalists, who favor the secession of the union of South Africa from the British empire, were defeated by the imperialists (anti-secession:s in the general election on Tuesday. accord ing to advices received today from Cape Town giving latest returns.
 The feature of the result was the collapse of the labor party which lost eleven seats in the national legiSla- ture. Labor will have only eight seats in the next legislature.
 General Shuts, the premier and leader of the imperialists, returned a large majority for his party through his personal efforts and following.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
WILL
 ELECT BOARD ON
 LOCAL CHAMBER

Bylaws for a proposed Retailers board within the Chamber of Com merce, as drawn up by an organiza- ton committee, was probably adopt ed today at a luncheon in the Cham Der of Commerce rooms in State street. Sixty-five members were eX- pected to be in attendance.
 Temporary officers will be elected in the near future, if the bylaws are approved today. The committee in charge of the organization work is composed of F. D. Bell, A. M. Coop CT, Richard Oppel, H. G. Oliphant and A. H. Mackenzie.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09

The greatest distress is probably. due to unemployment caused by po- 1itical disturbances in Ulster and by the destruction of factories and build ings in southern Ireland and in fam 1HeS where bread winners have been killed or removed to an interment camp. There is no food shortage at present.
 Irish people have subscribed con- siderable funds for distress and will continue to do so, but if all the des- 1royed towns and creameries are to be rebuilt and industries started again millions of pounds will be required American friends of Ireland have won fhe deepest gratitude from the Irish people for their interest and help."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
JUNIOR CHAMBER TO ELECT OFFICERS
 AT MEET TONIGHT

A constitution drawn up by an or ganization committee will probably be adopted tonight at the second meet ing of the Junior Chamber of Com merce. Temporary officers will be elected. and delegates to attend the of the Junior Cham bsrs of the Eastern Section of the United States will be chosen
 The Hare system of proportional representation will be explained by Attorney Clarence Hall.
 The organization committee con- sists of H. J. Stack, chairman; C. w Burrage, H. W. French, Hugh Blods- cit and k. J. Griffin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
KENNEDY WILL.
 CONTEST STARTS; },
 FOUGHT BY SON

Hearing on the contested will of the late John A. Kennedy was held today in the Bridgeport Probate Court before Judge Paul l.. Miller Under the terms of Kennedy's will the entire estate. amounting to $1,2O0 is left to his widow. Mrs. Bertha M Kennedy of New Milford. and the sole bequeSt of S1 was left his son. Frank M. Kennedy, of Boston.
 The will has been contested by the son, who charges his father was men tally incapable and undu1y influenced on July 3, 1919, when the will was made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
President WEI
 Keep Self Busy

Washington-Presi Wilson. aroused over reports that Inc is going into Seclusion when he leaves office, let it be known to- day that he will continue to take an active interest in the nations affairs.
 1.-The President is not going into seciusion." Secretary Tu- multy said. "He is going to con- tinue to take an active interest live in Washington and he will appear in public"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
1900 Marriages
 Record Of Day

the greatest stimulus to mar- riage in the history of Austria. A new record was established here on Sunday when 1.3OO mar riage ceremonies were performed. An equal if not greater number is expected next Sunday. At St. Anthony's church, in the district tenanted by the working classes, S5 marriages took place. The couples waited in line and then were married in patches.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09

 Bill Has Been
 Disapproved

washinston-The House Immigra- ton bill, which would have virtually stopped immigration for one year was disapproved today by the Senate Im- migration committee by a vote Of i've to four The committee agreed to adopt a substitute measure tomorrow restricting immigration on a percent age basis.