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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
NEXT MOVE IN
SCHOOL ROW IS
WAITED BY ALL
Logsdon's Decision Favors
Bourland in First Legal
Tilt; No Further Acts
Announced Yet

The next move I'm the Ardmore school
board row is pending following a decis.
ion granted In favor Of Franklin Bour-
land deposed member OF the board. by
Judbe B c Logsdon. in the district
court at Marietta Thursday night. The
decision carried a restraining order
against other members of The board.
Members OF the board today We're
non-commuual on what the next steps
would be hut 1t is expected that the
plaintiffs in the case viii make some
moves al the meeting Of The board next
week.
Mr. Bourland said today that he
first confer with his attorneys before
making any statement or bringing fur.
their litigation to bear on the case
W. r. Burnitt, president Of the board
would make no comment on the decis.
ion rendered by Judge Logsdon.
Beiriends Bourland.
Mrs NJ, Ikard. member of the board.
stated this morning that it was not
her fight, that u was Mr. Bourland's
and that she had befriended him be.
cause ef the unjust treatment he has
received from other members OF the
board
l.. II. Love. recently appointed to III
the vacancy caused by the resigna.
tlon OF DR. ]. c. AlcNeese, said that he
had nothing to say on the matter.
Prof c. W. Richards stated that he
was not a member OF the board. that
u is not his fight and he knew nothing
more than he had read In the morning
paper
Frank Gates also refused to make any
comment on the matter
Rumor is II Rumor.
Rumors FOR probable ousting charges
against Superintendent Richards could
not be verified ia any quarter today az
noon and no member OF tho board
would comment ON any such action
The decision by Judge Logsdon re.
cited that the board Is restrained from
Interfering with he said Franklin
Bourand ln The exercise and discharge
OF his duties OF his office untl such
time as proper legal proceedings shall
eyentuate IN a judicial determination az
to whether The office to which the re-.
lator was elected was vacated by HE
acceptance Of said office or deputy
sheriff"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
DEMOCRATS HAVE
ORGANIZED AGAIN
Plans Brought Here BY Semans
are Put Into Operation in
County, West Says; All to
Cooperate

The reorganization of the democratic
party in this county has been completed
in accordance with the plans laid out by
the state committee according to Judge
A. ]. West who was In charge OF The
work. An recommendation made BY
state chairman in consideration and de-
counted FOR
Further work on the new plan will
be done Immediately following the prl.
mary election at which time the cola-
mittee win get list OF every man and
woman voter in theA county
Judge West stated that cooperation
was assured in the new plan and that
he was entirely satisfied with the pro.
gress Of the REORGANIZATION.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
TRAIN WRECKED
WHEN AUTO HIT
West Point Cadet Killed and
Companion Unhurt by Jump
from Car; Several Pas
sengers Injured

MANAsQuAN. y. IA pennsylva
mia railroad passenger train was wreck.
ed today at Allai G and several pas.
seneers were reported to have been
injured when the lomocotive crashed
into an automobile driven by Jerome
stewart West Point cadet OF Kansas
city.
Stewart was instantly killed. A young
woman who accompanied him. escaped
by jumping
The locomotive left the rails and over.
turned. Two passenger coaches also
left the rails but remained upright.
The name Of the young woman who
accompanied him could not be ascer.
tanned.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
FIRST COAL IS
PRODUCED FROM
ILLINOIS Mine
Strikers Gather on Corners
Discussing Situation, and
Others Feel Out Senti-
ment in Community
VIOLENCE FEARED
THROUGHOUT FIELD
Officials Advise Against ANY
Demonstration; Strike
Breakers Imported

HERRIN, Ills.-Guarded by two lines
Of men armed with machine guns, 80
men began the production Of coal at
the Lester and Sherwood strip mine.
six miles east Of here today. II was
The first coal mined in Illinois since
them iners strike became effective on
April 1, and armed sentres guarded
the roadways to the mine.
Crowds Of striking miners gathered
on corners, discussing the situation,
while other crowds went from town 10
town, feeling out sentiment Min.
ers officials cautioned against demon
stration, telling the strikers any out.
break would react TO the discredit OF
the union. The men who began woii,
today were said TO have been imported
from the Chicago district. The camp
Is well stocked with provisions Sur
face miners were not directly connect-
cd with the miners strike, but all in
Illinois quit work April l in sympathy
with the pit miners
Excitement was caused here early
today after bright fire Illuminated
the sky In the nelghborhood Of Lester
and Sherwood mine. residents of Herrn
believing the camp had been fired 70
prevent operation OF the mine An
investigation, however, revealed that
the fire was In an abandoned building
OF a mine in the Cartervile district.
several miles east Of the strip ming
The origin OF the blaze was not deterrn-
ined and the property loss was reported
as small.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
CHARGES AGAINST
DEMOCRATS ARE
Declared F ALSE
Republican Solons Sav Or
position Party Hen Held
Key Positions in Treas
ury Department
TRYING TO DISCREDIT
MR.. MELLON ASSERTS
Assistant Secretary Is Praised
For Discharging Former
Employees, Bill Shows

WASHINGTON-Charges fla a state
ment circulated among members Of con.
gress in connection with the Blah.Do.
yer controversy in the treasury that
key positions in the treasury depart
ment were held by democrats. were de-
cared by Secretary Mellon In a formal
statement today to he so false and for
the most part so ridiculous Us ordi-
narlly not to require notice.
The statement made its appearance
today. II became known that $50 house
members had signed a memorial to the
president praisng Assistant Secretary
Dover Of the treasury. was further de.
clared by MI Mellon to be the product
Of a few seflshy ambitious employees
and some discredited former employees. "
Circulated with the petition was a
document giving the names Of almost
$50 office holders In the treasury and
internal revenue bureau who were de-
clared TO be democrats and occupying
positions Many of these, republican
committee members circulating the pc.
tition said. We're disloyal to the present
administration and through their laci, OF
cooperation were holding up the work
OF the government. The list of names
included officials in the office Of Sec.
retary of the Treasury Mellon of the
office of Commissioner Blair Of internal
revenue and the different units Of the
revenue bureau as Wei as under Gil
bert. who was described as am active
democratic politician who took the
stump for Governor Cox in the cam
paign of 1920.
Commissioner Blair, when Informed
of the petition and document. said he
would make no commen, for the pres
ent while Secretary Dover was In New
York. It was considered probable that
the matter would come up al today s
cabinet meeting
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
YOUNG demos TO
SELECT OFFICERS
I. B. Orr Chairman of Big
Meeting Tonight; Doors
Open to All at District
Court Room

Election OF officers Friday night win
complete the organization OF the League
OF Young Democrats which has been In
proc So for some time The meeting
whicl win be held In the district court
room win open promptly at o'clock.
c. A. stark, state organizer OF the
league and treasurer OF the organlza.
ton has been IN Ardmore for theh past
week and win complete plans az the
meeting tonight r. B Orr OF this city
will act as temporary chairman. SO
far $50 have signed up for membership
but this number Is expected 20 double
itself at the meeting tonight
All democrats are eligible Tor mem.
hershlp and whether they are members
or not they are welcome to the meet.
ing, which win be held IN the form ot
an open session
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
MANCHURIA HAS A
new government.
Three Provinces Join, But VIII
be Ruled Severally; Form
er Rebel Made Generals
simo Of the Republic

MAKDEN, Manchuria. u PROCLAIM.
tIon Of a new form OF government
throughout Manchurla. published today
By assemblies representing the three
provinces. provides that each provinee
shall govern itself. while recognising
Manchuria as still part OF China, aud
names Chang TsoLIn coumapder IN
chief Of all troops.
General Chang. whose army has been
hard pressed since it's recent defeat
by the troops OF wu Pei Flu, before
Peking. assumed office ss ssneraIissiiao
OF Manchuria on June "a The Official
announcement says the proclamation
was drawn by an interprovincIal cham.
ber OF commerce, educational socidol
and artisans union.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
SUMMER COLONY
BURNS IN EAST
Four Hundred Buildings and
Hotels, Estimated at Two
Millions in Path of Disast-
rous Blaze

NEW YoRK.-T'lremen today were
still playing water upon the shoulder.
ing ruins that yesterday had been a
half mile square OF summer dwellings
at Arvene, l.. I.
More than 400 buildings from summer
homes costing $4,000 to little bunga.
lows worth $4,000 and hotels. were
destroyed. rendering 10000 persons tenn.
porarlly homeless. The property dam.
age is estimated at 100000.
Thousands of homeless families spent
the night on the beaches.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
VETERANS CASES
70BE RE0PENED
Recent Changes in Bureau Ru-
lings Give Carter County
Disabled Men a Chance
for Treatment Soon.

Cases of several Carter county war
veterans who have been suffering with
tuberculosis and who have not been
able to get government aid. will now
be reopened with probability that most
patients win get compensation, Mrs.
{. @ Squires. executive secretary 81
the Red Cross. announced Thursday.
Recent change In government regu.
latlons regarding the length of time
after discharge that the tuberculosis
must be manifest has been made. nc.
cordlng to word received by Mrs.
squlres Prior 10 the new ruling medi.
cal examination OF tuberculosis path
ents had 10 be made two years after
discharge from service Time extension
allows an additional period OF from
three to l2 months Several local boys
will be benefited by this ruling.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
HARVEST HANDS
HUNT JOBS HERE
Word From Connally Awaited
Before Men viii be Sent
to Fields; Many are
Registering Now

Large numbers OF men and boys are
coming In daily seeking work in the
harvest fields according to word sent
out by tho labor department of the
Chamber OF Complerce, Friday morning,
However, $3.50 ueparlnent is unable
TO the numbef needed and the places
TO which they are to be sent.
Persons who have left their names
at the office viii be sent out as soon
as work Is received from authorities.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
LIFE OF MEXIC0 CITY MAY
BECOME TURBULENT AGAIN

MEXICO CITY. - Mexico City is
without street car service. the bakers
are not working and the suspension OF
the light power and water supply serv.
ices was expected momentarily today
as result OF a strike initiated by the
street car men shortly after midnight.
Elaborate precautions have been taken
10 prevent violence.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
FOREST FIRES
RAGEINW West
Fifty Campers are Believed
Trapped in Mogollon Noun
tains of New Mexico; 3
Big Blazes Going Now

SILVER c1rY, n. M-Wlth a serl.
Gus forest fire in the Mogollon mount.
aims still beyond control. three more
fires, two OF them OF large proportions
were reported burning on the ella Ma.
tional Forest, causing heavy destruc.
,ion to timber and forage.
More than SO campers In the Nogoi.
Ion mountains for whose safety fsars
were felt yesterday are reported to be
safe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
WHO'S WHICH?

WASHINGTON. - State depart
ment officials here were asked the
name of the president of Paraguay.
We're not certain of the present
president" they said, THE latest
one Of which we have u record is
Eusobio Ayala.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
Three Eleetrocnted.

COLUMBIA. $. C.-s. j. Kerby, ] G.
Gappins and c, .. Fox were electro
cuted at the penitentiary this morning
for the murder OF VIM. Brazell, Co
lirnbia taxi driver, near Leesyille, on
the night OF August 7, last
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
c0NarITUTIoN o. lsH FREE
STATE IN On PROGRESS

LONDON. = The COZ n,lon for the
irish free state Is In un, leetedly good
progress, which had been made publls
tomorrow. II was snrouncod by Win
ston Churchill. the colonial secretary
IN the house OF commons today. This
constitution conforms with the Anglo
zzlah tsaty. Mr. Churchill said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
Weather Man Gains
Another Victory
for Hard Hitting
The mercury mounted the ther-
mometer FOR another notch today,
and there were dreams Of the beach.

Ice shady spots, and fans, were
going at a premium when S J.
Worley official weather man, re-
ported that today's heat was the
Worst Of the week
Temperature for Wednesday and
Thursday was reported at 81 de-
grees. The weather man weakened
in hte early part Of the week only
dealing this part Of the state about
80 degrees. Hottest days on records
are May 90 and 27 when the mer-
cudy chase dto the 97th notch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16
Asree on Coal Plan.

WASHINGTON Nl--secretar Hoovop
has obtained the agreement Of n
ssn-stivea Of the Na'.onal Cm1
c'atioa AM th$ Na.ont M
Norchant1' association a
C1ouol(1no a1vanoco Z
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16

About i74sc buildings were destroyed
In the Chicago fire
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16

There are s575 Confederate pension.
ers in Virginia.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16

OKLAHOMA: Tonight
and Saturday generally
fair.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-16

$50 this is the Ardmoreite =?
"Yes and it's getting a lit.
tie better all the time"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-01-20
OFFERS NEW GAS SAVING
DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILES.

William Drake, representing the
Automobile Economy Company, Of
Belvedere, N. j., Is in Wilmington
seeking a State distributor for the
Illias valve controller and vacuum
governor, a gas-saving device for
motor cars. It attaches TO the in
take manifold OF an automobile en-
CINE, and is regulated by the in
take suction OF the pistons, taking
care of the surplus gasoline and
regulating. by check valves, its flow
into the cylinders. 1t is claimed
the device will give five or six addi-
tional miles to the gallon of gas on
a Ford, and will make a big saving
of gas on an eight-cylinder carr A
controller for six-cylinder car is
to be made, too. Mr. Drake will
place the device on four or five Ford
cars owned by well-known Will
mingtonians. let the owners try II
out and tell their own story OF
whether II saves gas and increases
the smoothness OF operation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-01-20
ONLY TWO NEW
FEVER PATIENTS

With two new cases OF scarlet
fever reported here since yesterday
and two of the old cases reported
as cured, the scarlet fever outbreak
appears TO be stationary. The total
number of city cases at noon today
was 81.
In speaking OF the numerous cases
Of this disease and the health OF the
city in general today. DR.. c. NJ.
Handy, president OF the Board OF
Health. said he had made a personal
canvass among the physicians OF the
city and they all agreed that there
were few. IL any, serious cases of
illness such as grip or influenza.
The weather of the past few days.
according to DR.. Handy, has caused
an outbreak Of slight colds but the
fact that few cases OF pneumonia
have been reported indicates that
the attacks have been mild.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-01-20
IRISH EYES.

In voice and histrionic ability Mr.,
Seaman stands at the head OF Irish
singers and actors in America. Last
seasons tour, the first in the field OF
Irish comedy drama, was a pro-
nounced success and won for him a
place in the hearts Of all who ap-
preciate the haunting charm OF Irish
music, the power OF a sweet tenor
voice and the stirring action OF an
Irish drama Those who were for
tunate to see and hear him then,
have time and again since, comment
ed on his cheerful manner and will
ingness to oblige with encores and
special extra numbers Few artists
possess such a pleasing disposition
as Seaman and he hds yet to be
known to refuse song request He
averaged ten songs for each per-
Torrance last season. Music, lovers,
theatregoers in general and holders
OF Seaman phonograph records
should not overlook his coming visit
TO the Playhouse for three days
starting January %. with Wednes-
day matinee in his new play Irish
Eyes and leave their song request
in writing at the box Office prior TO
his opening performance.
His new songs this season are
"Mavourneen," My Galway Rose,
The Road to Ny Love-" IAN Irish
Song VIII Live as Long as Life and
Love Shall Last" Kathleen" and
Z Judy"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-01-20
GAS-BURNS In
SATURDAY SOCCER

Only one game will be played in
the Delaware Soccer League tomor-
row afternoon, the Wilmington Gas
Company and Wilmington Burns
engaging at the Military Grounds.
Charlie Helms will referee. and the
same will start at o'clock. The
teams are two OF the closest rivals
IN the race, each holding a win over
the other, Gas Company defeating
he Scotchmen. 3 to 0. and the Brae
Ladies' coping on q forfeit. Only
few points separate the elevens in
he standing. Gas Company being
on bottom. A victory tomorrow
will give them a chance TO climb
out OF the cellar.
Another league tilt will be staged
on Sunday. Crescent journeying to
Trainer, Pa, to battle with the
Resurrection leaders. Resurrection
has yet 20 lose game and the West
Eighth street combination with a
strengthened lineup is in hopes OF
being the first to subdue the Chester
crew. The Wilmington soccerites
will make the trip in bus leaving
Eighth and Market streets at 1.30
o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Helms
will also referee this game.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-01-20
THE Sfdl@e

packed yesterday AFTERNOON at the
first showing OF the new program.
The enthusiastic audience found the
bill entirely to their liking and lib
orally applauded the efforts of It's
entertainers.
Miss Alice Gelszler, contralto singer,
and winner OF the prize Keith con
tract made hsr first appearance. Her
selection OF songs was exceptionally
fine and just suited for her clear.
sweet tone. 3 She appears at her
ease before the footlights and her
townspeople literally and enthusiast
tically applauded her.
Although ROLAND and Kelly are
listed as headliners,- the bill has acts
that are all of headline quality and
warrant detailed description. Plenti-
full variety and each bit OF enter
tainment OF the best-this is a brief
summary OF the program.
ROLAND and Kelly enter the list
in an act called Lion Tanning" 1t
Is devoted to the fianciful ambition
OF meek. little knock-kneed
Cockney fellow who wanted TO follow
the ClItuS. il1h dhAlto WIN a nun
(not really a beast) are funny and
old Leo comes right out of his cage
and gives the audience a big thrill.
Follis and lie Roy have a variety
Of "Eccentricities" that are unusually
fine. Their Offering OF a Bower5
dance is a real treat. Both are
acrobatic dancers who give a bit OF
comedy with their "trip of the light
fantastic"
Particularly refreshing end out OF
the ordinary are Davis and Branda
two musical comedy prima donnae
who look charming. act charming
and sing amazingly well.
Henry l. Marshall, a song COM
poser. assisted by the two charm.
ling Mildred Sisters. has a fine com
binaton OF song. dance and patter
The Baltos in some specially
fine trapeze work and the Misses
Black and White in a novelty diver
sion are the other acts on the vaude
Vile program.
The photoplay feature THE Hope
is a melodrama, pure and simple
Its scenes are gripping and its stu
atoms the kind that cater to thrill
and suspense. Metro produced tn
J story and laid It in England, Indii
and Italy.
Jack Mulhall, Ruth stonehous
; and Marguerite de la Motto are tn
; principals OF the big company tina
take part in the photoplay.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-01-20
An THE QUEEN.

Stewart Edward Whites we'll
liked novel. "Conjurer's House" has
.een made into thoroughly worth
While photodrama by Paramount
1nder the title Of 'srhe Can Of the
North" II is the featured film at
fraction at the Queen Theatre and
serves to introduce Jack Holt as a
itsr.
The Far North atmosphere has
,een well depicted on the screen.
the trading posts. the storms and
he 'long traverse" are shown In
realistic fashion as the background
or story that never drags and
solds the attention at all times. It
one OF the best pictures OF its
lind that wilmington has seen IN
lome months.
In putting Jack Holt forward as a
itar Paramount has made no mis-
AXE He is <fss::.ly deserving of the
aonor and for some long time past
bas given such a good account OF
1imsef in leading roles that the
promotion seemed a certainty. AS
he Hudson Bay trader he appears
% a distinct advantage. His playing
+ natural and easy at all times
rhiie his personality is one of his
p'gsest assets. His acting of the
eading role in this picture leaves
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-01-20
ROMANCE IN LIFE
OF REX INGRAM

A real romance that grew out OF
the movies" Is the love marriage
Of Rex Ingram director OF. and
Alice Terry. He star OF The Con-
quering Power" which will be al
the Majestic all Of next week.
Tho engagement is the elimination
Of a romance that started when Mr..
Ingram saw Miss Terry among the
extras at a Hollywood studio. He
was impressed with her loneliness
and gave her a part in the picture
he was chen filming. This appearance
followed another. until the time
came when Mr.. Ingram was looking
about for the right type OF beauty
to play as Marguerite Laurier, the
lovely heroine OF Ibanez -Four
Horsemen OF the Apocalypse" Miss
Terry was a and" Size was the
perfect choice for the role and those
who saw the mighty aim can appre-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-01-20
AT THE MAJESTIC.

A drama OF the fancies OF the fe-
minnie temperament is Clara KIM
ball Young's picture charge It.
which began an engagement yester-
day az the Majestic Theatre. Miss
Young looking more beautiful and
acting better than ever before. APP
pears in the leading role. She han
dles,her character Of the young $50
ciety woman with a cleverness that
is produced only from real ability.
At all times she is at her best even
though her character goes through
the gamu, OF human emotions.
Miss Young appears as the young
wife who has almost a mania FOR
contracting debts, not seeming 10
realize that the seemingly magic
words OF Charge II" entail finan-
cial responsibility that her hard
working husband is ioath to assume
The woman's silly idea and her
sfnbborness break up her home and
I not until she Is thrown upon her own
resources is she able TO understand
the value Of money and the lad and
the good qualities attached to its
possession.
Sada CowaH, well-known author.
wrote the stoty and she has pretty
wen summed up a certain type OF
American society woman in the tale.
The picture is superbly mounted
and its scenes'for the most part are
set in a background OF spiendcr.
Supporting Miss Young Is a 81
perhno cast OF celebrated players
Herbert Rawlinson. who is a star In
his own right, appears as the hus.
band. Nigel Barrie. also known as
a leading man. Is second in impor.
lance. while Betty Blythe beautiful.
iy fills another important part In
the cast.