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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21
LukElIART JOINS Ell RENO
RAILROADERS IN STATE LEAGUE

Ell RENO - "serappy" Lukehart.
former Chekasha catcher. has Joined
the FL Reno railroaders and bids fair
to mako a good showing with his new
club. Lukohart was relief bsckstop
with the Chicks but was released when
Manager Bully Mclean wal forced TO
Use an nx on the pay roll. Lukehart
has since been playing with The Ana
darko independents. He Joined the
I'll Reno brigade last week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21
PROGRESSIvES SWEEP PRIMARY
IN NEBRASKA TUESDAY

OMAHA The apparent victory of
r. B. Howell. in the race for republican
nomination for United States senator
indicates e. sweep of Tuesdays republi.
can primaries by progressives. Mr..
Howell, who made his campaign as "a
forward looking republican, with a be-
lief Of progressive policies was two TO
one for republican nomination from this
state in the statewide primaries.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21
SOUTHERN RAILWAY LEADER
FIND GROUNDS FOR SETTLEMENT

KNOXVILLE. - Frank M. Far
chairman of the federated shop crafts
at Coster shops of the Southern Railway
Thursday stated that in view OF the
fact hat the situation has never abro-
gated the seniority rights Of its striK'
ing employees. said to be the only point
obstructing settlement Of the strike al
Chicago. the way is open for settle
ment of the strike on that road.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21
MAN KILLS WIFE AND FORMER
BOOMER, THEN SHOOTS SELF

KANSAS CITY.-Mrs. Irene Cape, "a,
and Z. E. Barton, a former roomer
at Mrs. Cape's address, here are dead as
the result Of a murder and suicide late
Thursday. Barton, who had been warn
ed TO leave the rooming house where
he lived, by John Cape, Mrs. Cape's
husband. shot the woman and turned
the gun on himself. police said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21
BANK ROBBER SLOW IN
STARTING FLIVVER; CAUGHT

PONCA CITY, Okla.-Failure OF his
automobile to start quickly prevented
the escape Of a daylight robber who
held up the cashier and clerks of the
First State Bank of Quay, near here
this morning and was departing with
all the cash in the bank.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21

Summary: Runs, Higginbotham, 2,
Bogus. T%ruesdale. Bratcher. Errors,
Timer; two base hits, H%igginbotham.
Mathews; three base hits. Bratcher;
home runs, Bogus; sacrifice hits, Rey.
nolds, Behrens; struck out by Shillings
8: by Timer s; bases on balls, off Shill-
ings 4; off Timer 4; stolen bases. Rey.
nolds; time OF game, l:4O; umpire. o..
EIearne.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21
Wheat Price frightened.

CHICAGO.-With apparent lessened
prospects OF any immediate settlement
Of the rail strike, prices for wheat
frightened up a little Thursday during
the early transactions. Some attention
was given also to talk about a rally
being natural in view Of recent de
clines. Selling lacked volume.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21
SPORT BRIEFS

With a total of &c home runs to his
credit today, Rogers Hornsby of the
st. Louis Cardinals, leading four-base
hit clouter Of the major leagues SO far
this season, needs only two more cir
uit drives to establish a new home run
record for the National League. VIII
hanson of the Chicago team set the
present National League record in 1886
when he crashed out q homers.
Hornsby already has established a
modern National League record as the
previous highest total OF home runs
made by any National League player
since the senior major league was re-
organized in 1902 was chalked up by
Gavvy Cravath, OF Philadelphia. who
had "a in 1915. He also has broken
the record Of rs homers made by John
Buck" Freeman of the Washington
National League team in 1899.
The Cardinals slugger is 10 circuit
drives behind the record OF Babe Ruth
the home u king. today a year ago
with Ruth SO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21
Notice.

In the business district. all water
melon rinds and other matter which
will not burn must be placed in a sep
artee receptacle.
1880 City Health Department.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21
National League.

At Pittsburgh 2; Philadelphia l az
innings).
At Cincinnati 3; New York Z.
At Chicago Z; Brooklyn IL.
At st. Louis s; Boston &.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21

When George r Short. a, the
age OF thirty-three was appoint.
cd oklahoma's Attorney Gener.
al, one OF the leading lawyers Of
the state wrote him q congra.
iulatpry letter In which he said.
1t Is remarkable that n man
Of your years should have al.
tanned the office YOU have. but
II IL ever more remarkable that
you should be so we'll equipped
for the office"
-Nowata Star.
his devotion 10 his wife and
those dependent upon him is a
marked characteristic OF his life.
In congratulating him upon his
promotion TO the head OF the
office In February. DR.. WI.
!iams OF Durant. his friend who
had known him from Infancy.
wrote HIM, our reasons for OK.
pecting your high c Ia that
we knew your mother. No man
ever had a moro faithful, pray.
crful. and hopeful mother, and
] am sure ner pure spirit will
ever be your guide to even
greater success"
Oklahoma Farm,r.s,ockman,
Jus, now he Is itvoting his
entire tl,nc to the duties OF hls
office. leaving his campaign on.
tiroly In the hands OF his legion
OF friends. II must be admit.
ted By friends and opponents
alike that George shor, has
done more big things since be.
coming Attorney General than
any. other state official has
ever accomplished In four
months time"
Oklahoma Statesman.
George has kept his campaign
clean. His opposition depends
upon unsigned circulars, Insight.
ficant criticism and sAnderous
innuendo coupled with only the
desire upon the part OF hls on.
ponenis TO Gust him from the
crilec he Is filling 60 we'll viii
moi nvail-Gecrrc will win be-
cause he deserves to win"
-kinrfishsr Tines.
| November.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21

At Boston 3; Chicago ..
At New York 5, Detroit J..
At Philadelphia 0; St. Louis 4.
At Washington. 2; Cleveland s.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21

He has made n good. honest.
Woodworking servant.
-MeCurta!n County Democrat
CHS home County,
III YOU want to reward faith.
full and highly efficient service.
II you want n man in office who
secures results instead OF pre-.
dieting results, II you want 10
!ndorse q man who In four
months has set n new high mark
In official service then YOU
should vote for George +.
Short
-Hoidenville Democrat.
Attorney General Short is TAX.
Ing the right course
daily oklahoman
THE Herald knows George
Short and we are for him. We
wan. our readers who do not
know him 10 take our word ror
II that he Is four square and
the man for the job
Strong City Herald.
Mr.. Short 10 a candidate who
has been tried In the office
which he seeks. The people OF
Oklahoma have seen him In &C.
uon-they know that he is an
Attorney General who does
things"
-Harlow,s Weekly.
Mr. Short Ia not only one OF
the most popular ycang men OF
tho state. but has displayed
ability during his service as an
assistant In the attorney gen.
cral'n office. His handing Of
tho lynching ase in Oklahoma
City was a fine example OF in.
telliSent and vigorous prosecu.
ton, and IN addition no has a
great many outstanding cases 10
his credit. Hc IL we'll and IA.
vcrabiy knewn IN Muskcrec and
other towns In this section Of
tho state."
-Muskcsee Times Democrat.
Mr., Short has handled much
important work for the state
and made good for a long time"
Frederick Leader.
III. r.. v1Ts-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21
TOLD IN BRIEF
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
American League.
Oklahoma League.

Ardmore 2; Paris 3.
Mexia 4; Bonham 4.
Sherman 3-S; Greenville 1928.
Cleburne 5; Corslcana 3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-07-21
STANDING OF A
WHERE THEY PLAY

ARDMORE at Paris.
Mexia at Bonham.
Sherman at G%reenville.
Corsicana at Cleburne.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

he doesn't heed the warning ne
strikes the bump at high speed. Re
sult-nOt 80 much damage 10 the
automobile as there would be il d
had struck train Al the same
speed.
Ridge Guide.
Another way 10 force motorists
20 slow up at railroad crossings has
been unosr consideration through
out the country for some time. That
is the construction OF concrete
ridges along the roadway between
which the Oncom!ng motorist is
forced 20 drive These ridges are
made so as 20 guide the driver along
curved path before he crosses
The track
The result is the motorist has 10
slow up for the short curve. II he
doesn't the car will jump the ridges
and cause damage 10 itself before
q could reach the crossing.
There again the choice is pre-
,ented TO the mot0rist 20 slow down
o. be bumped But yhe resultant
bump would not be as damaging as
q .o.al wreck and fatality on the
crossing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
MOTORS
TO MOVE PLANT TO
MILWAUKEE SOON
Closer Association With Nash
Industries Necessitates
Leaving indianapolis.

The LAFAYETTE Motors corporation,
OF Indianapolis. will transfer its OPP
erations to Milwaukee. Wis. the
latter part Of this year. according
to an announcement today by
Charles w. Nash. president of the
company. thereby benefiting by a
closer association with the Nash
group of industries OF Kenosha and
Milwaukee. of which it is financially
a unit.
Land has been acquired adjacent
10 the Milwaukee Nash factory and
work will start Immediately on a
model plant for the exclusive manu-
facture of Lafayette cars. Mr.
Nash predicts that the company will
be housed and operating in the new
factory by the first of the year.
THE Lafayette has been greatly
handicapped for space in its present
plant at Mars Hill. indianapolis. says
Mr.. Nash, and this handicap will
become much more serious as the
company's production increases. thus
making necessary an increased ca
paclty either here or elsewhere. In
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

view of these conditions and the de
STABILITY of a closer geographical
coordination of all Nash activities,
it seemed logical to the directors of
our company to establish the LaFay-
cite in a new plant In Milwaukee.
even at the sacrifice OF the many
advantages which have been found
in indianapolis. The new Milwau-
kee plant will triple the present
manufacturing capacity Of the COM
pany.
I'm It's new location the Lafayette
Motors corporation will preserve its
Independent operating integrity and
the management will remain the
same. 1t Is naturally the intention
TO retain the entire organization as
thoroughly intact as possible. We
are committed definitely TO the
policy of producing IN the LaFay-
cite a car of the highest quality and
the new plant has been laid out with
the manufacturing requirements OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
LITTLE POSSIBILITY OF
SEEING Gas SHORTAGE

There should ue ns alarm what
ever over the possibility Of there
ever being a gas shortage within oar
memory. il some facts and figures
gathered by Firestonc experts are 20
be relied upon
According TO what the tire men
say chemists and others arc ar work
on Development of motive fuel from
a dozen different substances the
more ordinary Of which are A,co-
hol. aeetol shale. tetralene molasses
gas rice straw. naptha and ordinary
straw.
Apart from all this benzol and
Kerosene VIII last as long as wood
and coal exist Shaleue obtained
from the shale fields o. Colorado. is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Capt Philip Reybold who oper-
ated a passenger steamer-the Ad
miral-On the York river. between
West Point Va. and Baltimore. fol-
lowing the civil war period, describ-
es in a southern paper the enor-
nous difference between boarding a
ferry-boat then and now, especially
for ladies. 1t was an old custom OF
the region for lady passengers TO
wait 10 be escorted on and of the
steamer. When the boat made a
landing the ladies' would gather in
the salon OF the main deck and wait
until the captain came down from
the pilot house to lead them 10 thu
dock. He would approach the cid
est lady Of the waiting group and
walk with her down the stairway to
the landing place. She leaning on
his arm The rest of the ladies
would follow. servants with luggage
bringing up the rear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

such a car carefully in mind.
The Lafayette business has now
reached a point where we are able
10 determine an operating program
with some accuracy. While the new
plant will take care OF at anticipated
expansion foI the next few years il
viii not be 700 large with a con-
sequent burden expense. Every
advantage developed M 10 date. both
FOR manufacturing efiic enCy and ac-
curacy OF workmanshi essential 20
car Of this standard viii be pro-
vided The location Is near the main
line. OF the Chicago and Northwestern
railway
plans have been made 20 reduce
10 a minimum the interim between
the operations in the present plant
and the new one The lapse i'm pro-
ductiOn should be very slight"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Slow up before crossing the rail-
road track or you viii get bumped
whether train is coming or not.
That is the idea upon which safety
and highway engineers base their
efforts 20 reduce the large number
OF accidents at railroad grade cross
.ngs. IL provides the key 30 the so
luton Of the grade-crossing problem.
That is
Force the automobile driver TO
slow up before he reaches the track.
Don't lei him beat the train 10 the
crossing
One way Of doing this has been
under consideration by the Tennes-
see legislature. a bill provides for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
|. MOTORISTS PROBLEMS
Solved for Readers of The News Times
By WILLIAM II. STEWART, JR

clean and keep them covered with
vasel.ne. This treatment VIII re-
duce the annoyance 10 a minimum.
Motor Department. have had
trouble from he very beginning
with the brake on the right hand
wheel. thought 1 had il fixed but
after running a few miles The brake
drum becomes so hot that you can
not touch Il with your hand The
trouble seems 20 be with the foot
brake. Have you had trouble like
this before and can you offer me a
remedy? I shall appreciate an ex-
PLANTATION or any helpful advice.
X
Would suggest that you make
careful inspection and note whether
the brake drum is properly centerd
on the wheel II the drum is a lit
cle on center there will be con
slant drag which can hardly be
overcome by adjustment The
brakes used must be centered on the
axle housing. and then the brake
drum must he centered on the
wheel! BY checking these YOU VIII
undoubtedly locate the source Of
the trouble Also be sure that the
brake shoes release as they should
Sometimes the installation OF a
spring Will accomplish this and pre-
vent the brakes from dragging.
Motor Department;-My car ha~
given me considerable trouble by
overheating this summer. / have
cleaned the radiator and water
Jackets and installed a new pump
and hose connections The fan
works properly and the mixture OF
Zoe carburetOr IS not too rich. The
fabrication OF my motor is perfect.
believe the trouble is due to faulty
design. Can you suggest anything
that will help me?
READER.
Would suggest that you cut larger
air vents in the sides OF the hood
which covers the engine. These
vents should open toward the rear,
SO as TO let the hot air out. This
Will improve the cooling facilities
Of your engine. You should also
check up the valve timing and the
spark timing A late spark will
cause the trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
AII.-METAI. TIRE VALVE.

No springs or
rubber parts are
depended on by
"a new form OF
sire valve 20 keep
the air within
the tube. Besides
u doesn't depend
on back pressure
Tor Its air con
roL Instead this
ire va I've is op-
Grated mechani-
cany A pluHger
is forced down on
a metal seat by
hands The turn
ing Of a knurled
post o p e n s or
shuts the valve
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

the contact might be made. To do
this the tubing should be slit length
wise. slipped over the wire and
taped firmly in place. It is a good
plan TO follow this practice wherever
there is danger of the wires rubbing
off their insulation and establishing
a short circuit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

the construction OF what are termed
'thank-yOu-mams" al all approaches
20 grade crossings.
"Thank-l GU Mans"
These -yOu-mams' are
concrete humps across the roadway.
They rise up 10 a height Of six inches
above the road level and are set
about 100 feet from the track.
Before the uotOriSt reaches thIs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
PARKING AND TROUBLE.

This form Of radiator accessory
helps the driver park his car at
night without danger of harming
the tires. 1t also can be used for at
tachment OF a trouble lamp when
necessary. The lenses open out. as
shown. and the small bulb can be
removed TO be replaced by the trou-
pie light connection. Otherwise. the
lenses are Kept together in a verti-
cal position.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

level of the water In the radiator
is new invention for a popular car.
\ float has a rod sticking up into the
indicator where movement Of the
top of this rod tells the driver just
how much water there is in the sys-
A motor meter that also tells the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
READER
HELPFUL HINTS.

If by any reason the wire termin-
ais OF the generator get shifted it
Will be very important TO know the
positive from the negative in order
TO connect properly TO the storage
battery BY a small portion OF bat
terry fluid or salt water In a tumbler
you will note that bubbles form
quickly on the negative
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

The spectacle % a flaming auto
mobile speeding through the streets
90 Canaan. ". IT.. one night recently
gave the residents decided shook.
The car. owned by Claude }. Deca-
90. ign!ted suddenly while Z was be-
ing fued with gasoline Decato hop
ped into the seat and sped away
from the tank and other c0mbusti-
Bile objects ,n the vicinity. FIRE
ext.nguisher put an end 20 The
roamings % The fiery chariot.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Watch the brushes OF the genera
tor 10 see II they are sparkling. This
may be due 10 dirty commutator.
rough from burning or worn out of
true. The brushes may not be pro-
perly fitted. they may be stuck in
the guide. have a weak spring, or
be used up. When sparkling is no
ticed have the trouble investigated
Immediately as the commutator
will be badly damaged and the bat
terry will not receive the proper
charge
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Occasionally a spring will break
on the starting motor equipped with
the BendiX drive. If the starter
fails 20 turn over the engine, and
you can hear the starting motor
working. then you can reasonably
suspect a broken spring.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Twice around the globe by steam
truck without lifting the hood once
10 adjust any part IS the goa of
Chicago makers of a new machine.
Coatsville. Pa man has converted
four cylinder into an .eight-cylin-
der car by placing two engines in
tandem
Lightweight. air-cooied. four-cyl-
inder. four passenger car TO sell at
S4OO is being planned. for. produc-
ton in Cleveland.
license plates in Spain are OBJ
tanned from auto accessory dealers.
tinsmiths and blacksmiths after be
ing assigned by the government.
Scrape battery terminals clean TO
insure good connections.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

said 10 offer one OF the best substi-
,utes for ga yet known and there
appears 20 be almost an endless sup
ply Of this
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Sometimes there is danger Of
short circuits In the battery because
OF the fact that one of The terminals
is located near the metal handle used
for lifting the battery. To Obviate
this danger It is only necessary to
slip a short length Of rubber tub
ing over the wire at the point where
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

In electric motors or generators
in which graphite brushes are en-
ployed. particular care should be
taken 10 keep the accumulation Of
brush dust wiped away, for as the
graphite is a good conductor of cleo
tricity. Il is possible for a ground
or short circuit TO form with the aid
OF the dust and perhaps a little oil.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

TEN. At the same time. because OF its
funnel shape. the indicator acts as a
quick filing device.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Motor Department:-Can YOU tell
INC why my engine bucks and re-
fuses TO pick up speed quickly after
turning corners or slowing down
Tor any reason. When running IL
miles per hour or over. the buck
ing is not noticeable. but the engine
doesn't seem 20 have the proper
power IL should. Any help you can
give ne through your motor col
umns viii be appreciated.
Probably the valves need grinding.
Weak compression in one or more
cylinders would cause your trouble.
fake the crank and try each cylln-
der. The compression should be
strong and equal I'm each otherwise
YOU cannot expect the engine 10
pick up the load quickly from low
speed or 20 have any power on
hills. etc. At the same time, clean
and adjust the spark plugs as well
as the distributor points.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Motor Department;-Ple let
me know through your query col
umns how % prevent the aci5 leak
ing up the positive post OF my bat
terry. The post seems lose. How can
Il be frightened? READER.
II Is best 10 take your battery 20
the nearest battery service station
and let them make the needed re-
pairs. You cannot prevent the acid
from attacking the posts where
there Is a leak. Even the acid
fumes from the vent caps vii
cause more or less oorTosion az TIE
tsrrninsk Kssp the terminals
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Motor experimentation a certain
automobile tire Il reads something
Ike this: Keep inflated to rs lbs.
or 5.25 Kgs." Please explain the
5.25 Kiss. In your paper.
READER
Foreign countries use the metric
system. The Kgs. stands for iklo-
grams. Seveuty-fve pounds L. s.
reckoning equals SIS Kgs.. foreign
reckoning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Motor Department:-How can I
Judge the value OF a used tire? I
have chance 20 get several al a re-
duced price. but do not know how
90 judge them.
You cannot without long expert
ence- A rough estimate may be
made as follows: Look over the
tread 20 see n il is badly worn and
IS not filled With small cuts and sand
boils. See that the beads are IN
good condition. Also be sure that
the rubber has life and is not old
and dried out
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Scrape battery terminals clean to
insure good connections.