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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
No Mud Singing
For Democrats in
Coming Primaries
Chairman and Vice-Chair-
men of Third Congress
sional District Gather
ing in Durant Tuesday.
Special to The Ardmoreite)

DURANT, Okla.-NlgorOuS reSolu-
tons condemning mud throwing in the
Democratic primary and calling upon
the Democratic state central commit
tee to take steps to halt methods that
mean party suicide will be passed late
tnis afternoon by the third congress
sional district committee caucus.
Judge A. A. Macdonald of Hugo
will be made permanent chairman.
Mrs. Arthur Walcott of Ardmore will
be made district vice chairman. Judge
A. r. West of Ardmore will be made
temporary chairman in the absence Of
Sam Morley of McAlester, who had
been scheduled for the honor.
Resolutions endorsing Ed NJ. Sc
mans Of Oklahoma county for state
chairman of the Democratic state cen.
trail committee to succeed Ben r..
Lafayette of Checotah will be passed
without opposition. George Hall of
McAlester chairman OF the Pittsburg
county central committee, will be en-
dorsed for the post of state secretary.
The representatives of the state ad-
miniStration are present at TINS con-
vention and are active.
Three counties Of eleven in the third
congressional district will not be rep.
resented when the roll is called when
the sessions are opened late today.
The resolution condemuing mud
casting in the race for governor is the
suggestion OF Judge Fay Lester of
Wilburton. Latimer county. The reso'
luton will probably be general. 1t
will merely outline the danger 10 the
party in rabid campaigning. The reso'
luton that will be recommended 10
the state committee at the meeting In
Oklahoma City will ask that the chair
man OF the county central committee
he instructed to introduce all candi'
dates for governor on the Democratic
ticket. The speaking will be done un'
der the auspices of the Democratic
central committee.
The county Committeeman under the
plan suggested will be instructed to
arise and announce that the approval
OF the state and county central COM
mittee has been withdrawn in event
the speech becomes personal In its
character.
The state central committee will be
asked to sponsor speeches OF strictly
political and economic nature.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
LLOYD GEORGE WILL ASK SHOW DOWN
Strike Order for Coal Miners to be Issued Today
KITTY! KITTY!
Pet That Stood OFF Score Of Men
Easily Taken in Charge by
Dirty Little Girl.

a small white kitten, w!th its
back to the wall, its claws extend
ed and a fiery look in its eye held
ut hay u score Of men, boys and
women early today in front OF the
Princess rheater, after someone
had reported the cat had gone
mad.
Buckets of water We're thrown
on the little animal, attempts
were made to pin it down with
poles, until a small girl, very
dirty appeared. and yelled: Hey.
you darned old men. let my kitty
alonei"
Picking up the kitty under her
arm, she went away, stroking his
wet fur and berating the cats
tormentOrs
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
STOLEN LIBERTY
BONDS RECOVERED

WASHINGTON. - Recovery ~ all
the liberty bonds. amounting to si75..
600 stolen from the branch office OF
the treasury department Saturday
night was announced Monday by the
secret service.
A. q. walmsley. formerly Of wash.
inEton was arrested by secret service
operatives In Charlottesville. ce.. and
charged with completely with Charles
A. Clcvenger, an employe ot theb ond
department Of the treasury. already
In custody In connection with the
bonds. secret service officials said
walmslcy IL being brought hack
10 Washington. officials saisl. indi-
eating that the roundup Of suspects
in the case had been completed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
100000 MINERS
TO BE affected
BY SUSPENSION
Inability to Agree on New
Wage Scale Effective
April 1 is Cause Of
Huge Walk-out.
GOVERNMENT HAS NOT
QUIT SETTLING PLAN
Action by Federal Agents Not
Enough to Justify Public
Announcement Now.

NEW YORK. The order for
suspension Of work in the anthracite
and bituminous coal mines through
out the country, affecting about 6O0,
900 miners will be issued late Tues
day afternoon, according to Phillip
Murray, International vice president
of the United Mine Workers OF AM
erica.
Mr.. Murray declined to discuss any
details of the order before that time
Its issuance comedies with the
first meeting Of the subcommittee Of
anthracite miners and operators TO
draw up a new wage contract for
the one expiring March 81, in their
demands served on the operators about
week ago, the miners in addition
to demanding 20 per cent increase
in wages declared that suspension
Of work would follow the failure OF
the subcommittee to come to an
agreement before April /. 1t Is gen.
orally conceded that no agreement
will be reached before that date.
1rhe operators in their reply to the
duction In wages was essertal but
set no definite figure.
WASHINGTON. - The government
was represented at the White House
today as not having entirely aban-
doned its attempts TO bring bitumin-
GUS operators and miners together in
r..
strike in such fields April /. The ad.
ded statement was made that no steps
had been taken or results attended
which would justify public an
nouncement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
darkness has stolen over the nelghbor.

darkness has stolen over the nclghbor.
hood.
More than one Ardmoreite has arisen
In the morning, then sat back In the
old easy chair. only to yawn and
stretch. until the sun has come well
up over the horizon.
Then when he is all logged up in
his new spring glad rags. and starts
down the street with merry whistle.
the mad March wind grabs OFF the
new hat and send II whirllng down
the street
These are signs OF spring,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
Chicago IS IN
Grip OF crime
Chief Fitzmorris Supported
by Judges in His Expose
Of Clique that Rules
Law and Courts.

CHICAGO.--I.aw enforcement in
Chicago is on the edge OF chaos,
Charles q. Fitzmorris, general super
intendcnt of police, told more than
100 persons representing 81 civic and
industria organizations Monday night,
Kickham Seaman, chief justice of the
criminal court; Robert T.. Grove,
states attorney. and James A. Pat.
ten. board OF trade member and civic
leader. In addresses agreed with the
police head.
There are judges on the criminal
bench in Cook county Chicago. who
should be removed"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
REED ANNOUNCES
FOR SENATE JOB

ST. LoUl5.-t'nited States senator
James a, Reed Tuesday announced he
would seek recollection on tho demo
cratic ticket
Senator Reed said the issue of the
campaign would bc tho utter failure
OF the present national ndnliniqlratIon
To fulfill it's promises and It's man,
breaches nf faith"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
IS
DEDICATED TO
CITY Children
Formal Opening Tuesday
Afternoon with Presenta-
tion Speech by T. B.
Orr.
KIWANIS CLUB MAKES
RESORT A POSSIBILITY
Entire Membership Donated
Time and Funds to Secur-
ing Best Of Equipment.

Formal opening Of the Municipal
donated To the children Of
Ardmore by members of the Kiwanis
club, was made Tuesday afternoon
with fitting ceremonies.
At $3.50 o'clock several hundred
school children, members of the HI.
wants club, the Chamber of Com
merce band and others interested in
the project assembled at the Elks hall
and marched to the playground, which
is located near the TO baseball park
Orr Makes Presentation.
Il. Il. Orr, former president Of the
club, made brief address in which
he told the children Of the great
pleasure accorded members OF the Hi.
wants club TO be able to present them
with such a playground. He was
heartily applauded by the youngsters.
who, although impatient to try out
each and every part of the apparatus,
kept their peace and awaited in or
dorly manner the signal to--let go.
c. W. Richards, superintendent Of
city schools. responded 10 Mr.. Orr
and in behalf Of the children OF the
city accepted the gift
Music by the band added to the
galety of the occasion.
Equipment Cost 81 900.
Ardmorc is indeed to be congratulat.
ed upon the splendid gift made by
the Kiwanis club. The lot of ground
was donated by two prominent mem
bers Of the club. h. II. Roger. presi'
dent, and Frank Adams. while the
equipment, the cost OF which amount.
cd to some $4,000, was the gift Of the
entire club.
No greater undertaking has beer
accomplished by any club OF the city
than this Municipal playground. which
will I'll n long-felt want and the HI
wants club. although the youngest
mems club Of the city, has. with this
gift. contributed more to the happiness
Of Ardmore children than perhaps any
other one agency In the entire city
The grounds will be in charge Of
u. G. Couch and parents need hav,
no fear about their children while a,
the playground as every prccautior
has been provided 10 guard against
accidents of any kind.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
ATTEMPT MADE TO KILL
CHINESE MINISTER TO FRANCE

PARIS.-An attempt was made on
Tuesday To assassinate Mr.. Chen Lu.
Chinese minister to France. Four
shots We're fired at him by n Chinese
youth, none of which, however, took
effect. Mr.. Tsan.Gow. a Chinese en-.
gineer. who was accompanying the
minister was wounded In the head
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
WORK
ON TWO men IN
TEXAS MONDAY
Dallas Lumber Man Given
25 Lashes, and Beaumont
Man Gets Coat of Tar
by Unmasked Gangs.

DALLAS. Texas.-F. II. Etheridge,
manager Of II local lumber yard, who
was flogged by a band of unmasked
men Monday night, was at work as
usual at his place of business Tues
day morning. He said he was stiff
and sore from 25 lashes administered
by his assailants who seized him in
his home after he had offered strenu
Gus resistance and in which he was
assisted by his II year old daughter.
While city and county officers were
working on the case, no arrests We're
in prospect so far as known.
Mayor Aldredge, who offered $500
reward for arrest and conviction or
any member of the gang of folggers.
said every policeman in the city was
working on the case.
BEAUMONT. TeXas-Draggcd from
the front porch Of his residence.
knocked unconscious with u revolver
when he resisted, then carried into
the country, whipped, tarred and
feathered, j. A. Pelt 63 years old,
formerly justice of peace Of Sour
Lake, is aIffering from high fever
and wounds at his home here Tuesd'
day. Mrs. Pct who was sitting on the
front porch with her husband when
six unmasSed men came and de
manded thai Mr.. Pelt accompany
them. said she was knocked down
and bruised when she clung to her
husband.
Mrs. Pelt returned home late Mon
day night. Mrs. Pelt said man she
did not know brought him home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
IMPORTANT NOTICE

All subscriptions deposited in the sealed ballot box
must be accompanied by cash. money order certified
check for the full amount to This ruling IL made
to.
Any candidates may to the office Of the campaign
department tonight tomorrow for final check and to
receive their reserve ballots ANY the last count
must be rectfed the judges will accept the last
count as correct
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
|MyOpiiniion Is
xvssy DAY fAs Ardnsrsits apsatiost five
prssas en- . snhjsst Of general intsrsst.
n aasvsn are pablikhsd With tAs saaS
Il tAsss iAtsrvisvd.

DO you think that II person who
supports n political party through priri'
cipai should always vote the ticket
straight
JUDGE II. MCMILLAN: Yes. his
party may be counted on as having
more sense than any individual
FLOYD CLARK: II is my opinion
that we should consider the candi.
dates qualifications for the Office and
vote for the man who is qualified re-
gardless Of the party principal,
p. b. JEFFRIEs: SUPPORT the man.
regardless of the party.
HUGH CATHEY: l believe in vot.
ing for the man according "a mis- quail
ficatlons.
j, W. DRAUGHON, Not uuless the
man is worthy of the office
The condition OF Miss Berta lIollo.
way, who Is quite IN at Hardy sani.
tarium of pneumonia, h stlll serious.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
NOTICE TO CONTESTANTS

The First National Bank where the locked and sealed
ballot box is placed will remain open until 10 o'clock P.
NJ. night Candidates urged to get their
box at 10 o'clock Wednesday nght--none will be &C.
cepted after that time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
PREMIER IS TO
RESUME PLACE;
ON april FIRST
First Action Will be to Ask
Vote of Policy Regarding
Genoa Conference; De-
vision is Vital.
NEWSPAPERS EXPECT
CONFIDENCE BALLOT
Aged Statesman May Yet Full.
fill Threat to Resign, Cham
berlain Tells Members.

LoNDON-Prime Minister LLOYD
George will resume his place in the
house Of commons April and will
Immediately ask for vote on the
governments policy regarding the Ge-
noa economic conference, Austen
Chamberlain, the government leader
announced in the house this afternoone
Mr.. Chamberlain added that the gov
ernment intended to put a motion
clearly, raising the question as 10
whether it possessed the confidence
of the house.
"The whole house will recognize"
he said. that it would be impossible
for us to ask the premier to go to
Genoa if there were any doubt about
his authority"
Prime Minister Lloyd George is de-
termined to ask for vote OF conf
dence, all the morning paper agree.
There are two stories, however, as to
how the demand will be made. The
first version, presented by the Times.
is that Mr.. Lloyd George is sending a
message to Austen Chamberlain, ask
ing ratification of the unionist lead
ers recent assurance of support either
by unionist party meeting or In the
house Of commons. The premier, II is
said, will be satisfied with either
alternative. but II both are rejected
his threat to resign will be expected
to be fulfilled.
The other story ignores the report
Of the premiers insistence upon the
support Of The unionists and says that
next week he will submit TO the
house of commons a motion in favor
Of the Genoa conference and his
speech supporting the motion, accord
ing TO this version, will not neces-
sarily be deemed vote of confidence.
but Strengthening OF the premier's
position as the British representative
at Genoa.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
Long Restless Hours
And Mad March Winds
Are Signs Of Spring

Spring has came. There is no need
trying to get away from 1t. 1t is
evident from first minute of rising
until the lights are out at night and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21

The G.. NJ. Henley shop announces
tho showing Of living models at the
Adolphos thcator FOR the remainder OF
the week. The models VIII appear
after the first show every evening ut
$50 o'clock and follnwins the Sstur'
day afternoon matinee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
anti X. \. \.
GETS CHARTER
Although Formed in Carter
County, Local People Not
Named as Incorpora-
tors, Dispatch Shows.

OKLAHOMA CITY.-The knights Of
the Visible Empire. an organization
formed in the Healdton oil fields in
Carter county following the killing OF
three men recently in gun fight
which resulted from efforts OF white
robed men to punish an alleged boot
logger. was granted n charter here to-
day by 4. j. Kendlc. acting secretary
Of state. The purpose OF the organi-
zatlon, as stated in the articles OF in
corporation is TO disseminate 100 per
cent Americanism,"
The names ot the incorporators
were given as owen T. Ruegaer, Cor
dell, Okla: Ernest w Corter, Wash.
ington. u. c.; C. W. Moslander. Okla
homa City; +. l.. drumming. Denver.
Colo. and a. A. Weber, Perry, Okla.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-21
WEATHER

Tonight fair, warmer;
Wednesday partly cloudy.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-19
CUBS LAND PAIR
OF COAST STARS
WORTH FORTUNE
Give Eight Players and
Unnamed Cash Amount
for Aldridge, Statz

CHICAGO. Jan. 1S.-A deal by
which Arnold STATE. outfielder. and
Victor Aldridge. pitcher OF the Los
Angeles club OF the Pacific Coast
league. will join the Chicago Nation
al league club in exchange for eight
Cub players and an unnamed amount
OF money. was completed today.
President veeck of the Cubs an
nounced
Aldridge was formerly with the
chicago club. but released to Los
Angeles. After he had made rec.
ord of 20 games won and 10 lost last
season, Neeck took steps to bring
the twirler back. Statz is looked on
AZ one Of tire greatest outfielders
ever turned out by the Pacific league
and the Los Angeles club Is said to
have received offers as high as $50,
900 for him.
Three Cub players. Pitcher Elmer
Ponder. Outfielder John l.. sullivan
and Outfielder G. y. Twombley, have
been traded to Los Angeles on the
deal and two youngsters viii be
dropped off ih California on the
Cubs training trip to Santa Catalina.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-19
Dog Race Entries

Official entries thlrty-socond day.
Thursday Jan. 10. Mld-Continent
park, West Tulsa:
First race. purse s25. one quarter
mile-Bltters End. Is He Bushman,
Shuffllng Joe, Ray Parton. Jr., Billy
Parton, Little Flirt.
Second race, purse $95, three-six-
teenths mile-tIigh Tide, Flying
Belle. GYPSY Roy, Oakland Hub,
Crazy Parton, Another Manager.
Third race, purse $50, three
elghths mile Russel Boy, Mig Par
ton. Black Hawk. Lord Cannon. Mr..
t'llrt. Misty star. Lady shannon.
Fourth race. purse $40, ohe-quart-
or mile--Skookum. Sunburn. Kiowa,
Widest Dillon, Highball, Hermis.
Fifth race. purse $40, one e-quarter
mile --- Wild Dillon, Creole Sue.
Honeysuckle, Midget Flirt. DIR. Hare.
sixth race. purse st5. thrce-six.
teenths mile--old Rosebud, Prince
Lively, Busy Manager, sonora
Wrinkle, Western Pardon. Tulsa
Girl.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-19
Fight Decisions

AT Wichita-Hugh Walker OF KAN
sas city knocked out Jack Moran OF
ST. Louis. Bin Burns Knocked out
Jack Dennlsey In the second round.
Willie O'Brien knocked out New
Zealand Kid In the third round. Bud
Langford knocked out Jack Davis IN
the third round.
At delphia-George CLANCY
defeated Alex Hart IN four rounds.
At Portland, Ore.--Harry Wills
won from Eam Langtord In 10
rounds.
AT Reading. ra.-Earl Hartman
stopped Johnny lyman In tho third
At Peoria--Jimmy Kelly and stan
ley Everett fought 10 rounds TO a
draw.
At New York k--Abe Goldstein
knocked out Frankie Fay In the
seventh. Johnny Brown OF England
outpointed Bud Dempsey in 10
rounds.
At Lincoln, Nebr.-- George Lam
son, Lincoln. knocked out Jack Mo-
ran. Chicago, In the second Arlos
Tanning, Kansas city and KID
Wheolock OF Lincoln, went 10 rounds
To draw.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-19

tame when compared with either the
main event or the first affair on the
program. n was u draw.
Lincoln, with superior weight and
reach, started In a sensational man
ucr. but Dean soon solved his often
aivo and made him more careful.
Dean fought much on the style Of
Harvey Thorpe, always coming out
of a crouch Aa his opponent lad
1inculn'H holding and clinchiLg hurt
his chances. Neither boy shed a
drop Of blood.
The Opener u Thriller.
The lO-rOund bout between Pop
kccuer of BnrtlesHlle, Warnie
Smiths sparring partner and Patsy
torrgan'a young middlcweight
Mickey King OF Chicago, was q rcni
thriller. These two youngsters tore
into each other for 10 furious rounds
and although kCcnor was much the
stronger and frequently had king ln
trouble the lattors unusual game
ness ana ability to rHcuperate so
pleased tho crowd that Referee
Bobby Hurns' decision OF "a draw was
not badly received
No less than three times Kecncr
had his man virtually out. but ne
always was unable TO put over the
last punch necessary to land King
VI tlt canvas ~ one time kcener
punished King so cruelty that
friends or Patsy Corrigan urged
That veteran To toss In the sponge
% snve his lad from being hurt.
Patsy, however, had u different use
Tor his sponge, and his judgment
was Justified when King recovered
ahd finished the round by attack
Ing kconer Hpiritedly.
Doctor Stops One Bout.
Despite tho slim attendance the
OH city a. G. went right ahead with
ita entire program. There was only
one disappointment, the scheduled
slx-round curtain raiser between
Harry George aud Battling Case be-
Ing called Off when the club physl-
can, Or. l.. &, Presson, ruled that
George was physically unfit TO enter
tho ring. The bitterly cold night
was blamed for the disappointing
house.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-19
w. & ,JNADE BIG HIT
ON COAST; PROBABLY
WILL GO WEST>AGAM
Presidents Tearing Style of Play Made Them Favortes
With Caiforna Fans-Edgren Thinks Johnny Viii.
Should Fight Greb Be Dropped Middle.
weight Champ-Dundee Marvel.

Jersey boxing commission, only on
condition that Wilson would taFg
on Greb at the Garden. Killllca i1.
Inmates that he felt peeved over be-.
ing forced into match ha dldn.
want. and being safely back in Bus.
ton with the money, felt justified IN
cancelling the bout.
All bunk! Having made the agree.
men Killilea and Wilson should 70
through with 1t. The plain facf -
that Wilson Is a second-rate chlls-
pion, and that he knows Greb would
beat him. A champion who cancels
a match because he knows he's not
good enough to have chance
should be barred from holding .
title. No matter how good h.s
technical claim to the title may Doe,
the public will nbt recognize him as
n champion unless he delivers the
goods. The boxing commission ot
New York and Massachusetts have
shown how they regard WILSON, toe
tion, by barring him from further
competition. There should be ma
tional governing body in boxing that
could drop Wilson from the list VI
champions permanently.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-19
Tulsa y. Cagers
Tackle Teachers
Friday, Saturday

After two weeks of Intensive prac-
tice work. Coach Francis Schmidt OF
Tulsa university has his basketball
squad In shape to open the collegiate
season. and the coming of the East
Central normal teachers of Ada Is
awaited with interest. vThe teachers
will be here for games on Friday
and Saturday nights OF this week
These will be the fret college games
and also the first collegiate confer
enoe Tits for he T. n. quintet this
year. The gamdt will be played at
Harwelk gym.
Coach Schmidt has arranged for
preliminary exhibition Saturday
night, Sapulpa II. s. opposing the
r. Y. academy. and is trying to get
Owasso to meet the academy In an
appetizer Friday night. The college
games will start az S.30.
A season ticket selling campaign
will be opened this morning. The
academy students will oppose coll
lege students In this drive. and the
rivalry Is expected TO result In n
heavy sale. There are eight home
eames on the schedule. with such
teams as Central normal, the Ag-
giles, the Shawnee Baptists and East
Central teachers opposing T. L., and
the charge OF $3.50 for a season
pass Is considered very moderate.
Tickets also will be placed on sale
at Pete Martins cigar store, IL East
Third street.