The Daily Ardmoreite. (Ardmore, Okla.), Vol. 20, No. 79, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 8, 1914 Page: 1 of 8
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ARDMORE OKLAHOMA THURSDAY JANUARY 8 19H.
NUMBER 79.
VOLUME TWENTY
READY WITH ill
T
T
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
COMPLETES PRELIMINARY
WORK FOR CONGRESS.
COVER IEVERY PHASE
Chairman Clayton of the Committee
Announces That Bills Have Been
Prepared for Submission to Con-
gress Next Mon
Washington D. C Jan. v
administration's anti-trust leb.(
tlon program was completed toda.
so far as the preliminary work by
the house judiciary committte Is
Concerned.
Chairman Clayton of the commit-
tee announced that bills have been
prepared covering every phase of
the trust question and are reaiy
for submission to the full committee
when congress reassembles next
Monday.
Clayton (declined to give the de-
tails hut said that .the Sherman antu
trust 'bill had been left Intact and
that one bill would cover interlock-
ing directorates. This bill would
not be effective until two years
after passage to allow corporations
to adjust themselves to any nec-
essary reorganization. The views
of the 'president and the Baltimore
platform have been followed in the
bills Clayton added.
Reorganizing the New Haven.
Washington D. C Jan. 8 The
separation of the New Haven rail-
road from the Fall River steamer
line and the distribution of the road's
interstate trolley lines were 'points
troubling the department of justice
today in the settlement of the New
Haven reorganization plan.
Allen Oil Field.
Mr. Kurtz the operator who brought
in Aliens first well has returned from
his holiday visit to his family at Los
Angeles and will at once begin on
two more wells thereby proving hla
faith in the new eld.
The small storage tank at the first
well is now full and the 1600 barrel
tank is being Tilled by the natural flow
of the well. It is .understood tha
the oil already stored will be used as
fuel for the boilers for the rigs used
in drilling the new wells. It is ru-
mored that a pump will be installed
at the first well in a few days.
A rig is up on the Watt Bell place
four miles west of Allen and one is
ucing .built on John H. Gray's farm
four miles south of Allen. At the
present rate the extent of the Allen
1ield will soon be determined Ada
Evening News.
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND
BUSHELS UNLOADED IN NEW
YORK TODAY.
Newr York Jan. 8. Three hundred
thousand bushels of Argentine corn
was unloaded art. this port today and
millions of bushels more from Ar
gentine arte under contract as a
result of the removal of duty.
t roiirnnria Am unDreDared to
Wdle the traffic as practically no
corn has ever been moved nere oe
fore.
Corn Takes Big Drop.
Chicago 111. Jan. 8. Corn drop-
ped anothtr cent today. Argenn
shipments are being sold in New
York for from four to five cents
under what Chicago shipments can
be deliverer for according to James
Patton the bifegest corn dealer in
America.
LEGISLATION
UITI M
BEARS HOT
FRANK WYONT DEAD.
Funeral Services Will be Held This
Afternoon at Hignight.
Frank Wyont .aged 21 years son of
W. C. Wyont who lives near Hig
night school house and a nephew of
Capt. John T. Wyont of this city
died at the family homo yesterday
aftilrnoon after an illness of several
months. The funeral was held this
afternoon at the Hignight school
house conducted by Rev. W. R. Sel-
vidge of this city. The Wyont boy
was the one who- had trouble with
Oscar Payne at Deese some time ago.
and was In the hospital here some
time in recovering from pistol shot
wounds.
Nw 0 DYING AS RESULT OF
GASTRONOMIC FEAT. ANOTHER
GORMANDIZER DEAD.
St. Louis Jan. 7. Two gastronom-
ic feats attempted in St. Louis have
resulted the one in death and the
other in an illness which is expected
to be fatal.
Robert Kdmonds an IS year old
Kentucky negro member of. a race
traditionally supposed never to have
had enough chicken is dying at the
city hospital because he ate forty-
two pieces of fowl. The feast was
spread for him at S.i:: South Ewing
avenue by a friend as a surprise.
When Edmonds entered the dining
room there was platter after platter
of fried eh icken in sight and he
was told to eat as much as wanted.
Breasts backs drumsticks s cond
joints gizzards livers and wings dis-
appeared by the dozens and half doz-
ens until every piece of chicken was
gone. Edmonds them heaved a sigh
of relief smiled beatifleally and lean-
ed back for a nap. It was interrupt-
ed by his rebellious system and since
then he has been unconscious at the
hospital.
Frank Fisher a pinboy at the
Planters hotel bowling alleys is dead
at the hotel from drinking 12 glasses
of sweet milk to wash down one rab-
bit. He was ill only forty minutes.
His body is at the morgue.
GET TIBER LANDS
VAST AMOUNT SOLD BY GOV.
ERNMENT AT IDABEL SALE
NOW AT HUGO.
Idabel Okla. Jan. 7. Mope than
two-thirds of the 33033s acres in
1197 tracts cf timber lands in Mc-
Curtaln county were sold by the
United States department of the in-
terior during the past three days
but by far the largest portion of
the acreage was secured by larfee
lumber companies instead of the
small buyers as originally intended
by the department.
The average price paid for the
agricultural lands was $30 per acre.
Other lands near railroads brought
more while some lands a consider-
able distance from transportation
facilities brought less and some of
this was not sold.
The sale commissioners departed
Wednesday night for Hugo to open
the sale of Pushmataha county
lands there Thursday. There are
1422 trtacts in that county totaling
406397 acres.
Eggs Will Reach $ Mark.
An eastern poultry expert pre-
dicts that eggs will ultimately reach
the dollar the dozen mai'k. He thinks
that price will be demanded and
paid ( w ithin the next three years.
The demand for poultry products is
growing faster than the city sup-
ply is increasing. This news may
be hard on the city fclks but it is
mighty good listening to the farmer
of Oklahoma who has the honor of
being the best poultry raisn in the
land.
una FEAST
WAS TOO MUCH
LARGE COMPANIES
GE
RULE E
A NEW DAY HAS DAWNED IN
EASTERN OKLAHOMA IN TRI-
BAL AFFAIRS SELLS' SPEECH.
Judge Freeman of Carter county
called the conference to order yes-
tei'.lay afternoon in the district court
room and made a brief speech wel-
coming the Honorable Commissioner
of Indian Affairs and other federal
officials senators congressmen tri-
bal attorneys and county Judges.
Judge Freeman snid many stories
had been told of wrongs being done
in Oklahoma but he said Oklahoma
had done no more wrongs man any
othei' state compared with the num-
ber of probate cases on the dockets.
He said it was impossible for Judges
to look Into every detail of every
probate case and thut in some in-
stances designing persons had done
wrong but the instances were few.
He offered to co-operate with the
commissioner but said the county
judges of Oklahoma were southern
boys that they would not be ridden
with spurs but they could be led
kindly a long way. He Introduced
the Chickasaw tribal attorney Re-
ford Bond w-ho spoke briefly.
Attorney Bond said the days of
departmental rule and of departmen-
tal domination was at an eim in
Oklahoma. The end came when Cato
Sells was made commissioner and
would not return while he was in
office. Ho said the commissioner
was not here for the purpose of fix-
ing iron bound rules that judges
must comply with but he was here
to advise with them to learn or the
rules they had been applying and to
assist them in promulgating rule?
that would make the procedure uni-
form and that would give the tribal
attrrneys the best opportunity to
assist the county judges.
Attorney Bond introduced Commis-
sion! r Sells. The large assembly
of Indians and whites the hospital-
ity of the people the wartu hearted
handshakes which greeted him the
proximity of Ardmore to Texas the
beautiful court house the progress
of the people all conspired to touch
the heart of the commissioner and
his speech was one of sentiment of
good fellowship and cf affection for
Indians and whites. He said he
had made up his mind o revolu-
tionize the manner of dealing with
the Indians in the twenty-four states
of the union which have Indian res-
ervations. He said he had no pa-
tit nee with the wo ill "try" but the
word "do" was a better one. He
congratulated the people of Ard-
more upon their magnificent court
house and upon the fine school
buildings he said they were evi-
dences of intelligence and progress
The scenes here he said were in-
spiring and his talk was along tin
line of the sentimental that brought
tears' to almost every man in the
audience. When he referred to his
responsibilities he grew very elo-
quent. He did not seek the office
for pay or for glory he took it upon
the urgent Invitation and in his
hands have been placed the material
welfare the education the religion
the progress the health the wealth
and the destinies of the 'American
Indian.
The Commissioner spoke feelingly
of Judge Russell. He had known
him in Texas and said there he was
regarded as a man of integrity a
man without fear in all the walks
of life and congratulated the people
up-n the placing of the lives and
the 'liberties of the people in his
hands. He also referred to Judge
Freeman and sioke feelingly of the
work that has been done here by
the county judge.
Commissioner Sell3 said he would
make frequent trips to Oklahoma
ha would become acquainted with
j the people and their customs and
laws he would eliminate long range
government and carpet bag govern-
ment both or which are distasteful
to him. Attorneys to help htm will
he selected from among our own
people. The best interests of the
Indians and the whites will be con-
served. Other trips will be made
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR
T
E
MAKES BRIEF SPEECH AND Hi.1 R-
RIES AWAY SPEAKS TONIGHT
IN ST. LOUIS.
I'nited Slates Senator T. 1'. (lore
arrived in this city yesterday with
the party that accompanied Com
niissionor Cato Sells. The senator
sat in tho conference with county
Judges and just a few minutes tie-
fore his train left lie as granted
the privilege of the floor and made
a brief speech. The senator was
in fine fettle and lie made those
few minutes count. He spoke until
trtiin time and when his friend
Robert Gillam told him he '"ust
leave to catch the Friseo the sea
tor had just started with his speech.
He left for St. Ixiuis where tonight
he will address a Jackson Day cele
bration and from tin re he will go
on to Washington.
The senator congratulated the peo-
ple uiH n the spirit of good w ill
that prevailed in their meeting lie
congratulated Oklahoma and the na-
tion upon the appointment of" Cato
Sells as commissioner of Indian af-
fairs. President Wilson wanted a
man for this place that was big
enough for a cabinet portfolio and
he took Sells as that man be Is a
man who has been successful as a
lawyer as a banker and will make
a success of his new work. Th se
are but the breaking splendors of
a new regime for Oklahoma he said
Cato Sells is the greatest Indian
chief in the world the Indians in
twenty-four states aie in the palm
cf his hand. Laughter was pro-
voked when he said that be dif-
fer d with the commissioner only
on one thing. The commissioner
wanted five probate attorneys and
ho wanbd 500 ho wanted a Job
for every lawyer in the Chickasaw
nation. Sherman said war was a
hot summer time but Sherman never
knew- what goveriunent patronage
is or he would have h ft his war
definition for federal patronage. He
complimented the American Indian
and said in him a government would
be safe that he had demonstrate
that he possessed power and pa-
triotism. He said lie saw that Char-
ley Carter was busy in securing an
Indian payment and said no people
in the nation w re better represent-
ed than Charley Carter's people the
senator favorfe the paynn nt of mo-
neys to the Indians and told of the
funds to the credit of the tribe be-
ing augmented by the sale of the
timber lands and of the coal lands.
He told of his bill to reduce the In-
dian homestead and said Mr. Sills
would co-operate with him in In-
dian legislation. The senator was
entertaining the crowd well when
he was forVed to tell them goodbye
and hasten to his train.
Social Tonight.
That "Get Together Social" at the
First Christian church tonight will
be for the whole church and Sun-
day school and all their friends.
It will he under the auspices ol
the Philathea and motherti' classes of
the Sunday school.
Kntertatnmemt and refreshments
free.
The "Theatorium."
Miss Barbara Tennant well known
to "Universal" patrons is featured
in a great northwest success by the
American "Eclair" company in a
2-reel picture "Partners" which
will be shown at the "Theatorium"
tonight. This actress is no doubt
one of the greatest favorites in the
moving picture world today. To-
morrow (Friday) a spectacular
"Rex" idrama In two parts will bi
the headlinef. This Is a thrilling
treatment of a live topic and illus-
trates tenement life in a big city.
Wallace Reid and Dorothy Daven-
port are sern in a great fire rescue
scene. Patrons of this house will
be pleased to know that daily mati-
nees are given and this will be good
news to the ladies especially who
can drop ln here for a pleasant
hour after shopping.
Pictures that back up our state-
ments at the Theatorium.
I
TOOK STRVCHNINE
An A. and M. College Student Is at
Hardy Sanitarium.
Syditi y llarrell a young man about
: years of age who has been a
slude.it in the A. A; M. College at
tiliwi.ter. was taken to the llar.lv
Sanitarium today about 1L'::!0 sutler-
ing intensely from the effects of a
capsule of strychnine. It is thought
that he swallowed about six grains
ot the drug. Ho purchased the poi-
son upon the statement that he want-
ed to destroy some wolves. He was
at home when he took the medicine
and following his tlrst rational mo-
ment after it took its effect lie told
his parents what he had taken.
Dr. Hardy state.l that lie was In
l precarious condition but there H
a chance to save his life.
REBEL LEADER PREPARING TO
PERSONALLY LEAD ATTACK
ON BORDER CITY.
Presidio Texas Jan. 8. Reorts
today from across the line said that
Villa's constitutionalist army was
slowly closing in on Ojiuajra to re-
new the attack there while the fi d-
erals ail' preparing to resist another
assault.
O'Shaugnessy to Vera Cruz.
Vera Cruz Jan. 8. American
Charge O'Shniighnessy arrived here
today from Mexico Cltv to confer
with .Mm Lind l'resi lr.n'. Wi'.s n's
sp. cial representative.
Bears Presidents Pil-cy.
Pass Christian Mlsr. Jan. 8. It
Is believed hire thut Or'Shannlinossy's
triPi to Vera Criz .s the outgrowth
of I. bid's conference vi'h Presid-nt
Wilson and that whatever Idea the
president and Liiil exchanged is
expected to be pas- d go to U'-
Shaughnessy. SUMMONS ISSUED TODAY
AGAINST SIXTEEN BRITISH
ARMY OFFICERS.
Iyondon Jan. 8. 'With the Issuance
of summonses today against sixteen
iltritish. army officers and civilians
for appearance in the lit-w streit
iHilice court on January 16 to an
swer charges in connection with the
managoim nt of the army canteen it
is intimated that a scandal of tre-
mdidous proportions will be re-
vealed. A secret army inquiry has reveal-
ed such widespread bribery and cor-
ruption that the war office has de
cided to turn the evldt nee over to
the civil authorities.
GEO. WYATT WINS OUT.
Former Ardmore Editor it Awarded
County Printing.
Madill. Okla. Jan. 7. The board
of county commissioners of Marshall
county today awarded the Democrat
Publishing Company the county
printing for the ensuing year. In
addition to the county printing the
Democrat company was awarded the
contract for furnishing the county-
all stationery supplies including
blank books.
January 8 in History.
lSt'il Fort Johnson at WilmJngtcfi
and Fort Caswell at Oak Island
seized by North Carolina.
ISO" Gen. Itutler removed from tho
command of the army; suceeded by
Cen. Ord.
1S67 National convention of colored
soldiers and sailors at Philadel-
phia voted thanks to congress for
exertions in their behalf.
1S72 Gov Warmouth of Louisiana in
his message to the legislature
charges enormous frauds upon the
hous? of representatives and
its Speaker Col. Cartvr.
V I L L A
ABOUT O KA
CANTEEN AM
I BRITISH If
1 ffl
STRIKE DISTRICT
PRESIDENT OF WESTERN FED.
ERATION O FMINERS EN ROUTE
TO HANCOCK MICHIGAN.
TRIP KEPI SECRET
Elaborate Preparations Made to Cov-
er Up His Tracks Led to Belief
That He Was En Route to Mich-
igan Officials Admit Departure.
Chicago 111. Jan. S. It : wol.eved
hero today that Charh s H. Moyer
is on his way to Hancock Mich.
from whence he was deported lwo
weeks ago.
Moyer could not be found about
his hotel today and the elaborate
preparations made to cover hi
tracks led to the conviction that he
left secretly last night for the scene
of strike troubles.
Railroad officials today confirmed
the departure of Moye- last night.
He is duo to arrive in Hancock to-
day. Moyer accompanied by Charles
Tanner auditor of the Western Fed-
eration of Miners who was also de-
Iorted. arr:vt:l this afternoon and
prepared to t-o before the grand Jury.
Governor Ferris had sent two of the
largest deputy sheriff in Houghton
county here to guard them.
Labor Leaders in Dark.
Houghton. Mich. Jan. 8. Labor
leadeiV here today said that Mov-
er's departure from Chicago was
news to tin m. It was expected tbat
he would be taken before the grand
jury to testify In relation to his
recent deportation from the strike
region Immediately after his arrival
heiv).
At the Majestic.
For tomorrow (Friday) the man-
agement of this house has another
big feature for Jts patrons. It Is
a 2-rrel spectacular reproduction of
the Shrlners' convention in Cali-
fornia entitled "The Shriner's Daugh-
ter." Tho beautiful natural scenery-
of lewer California Is used as
a setting for one of the prettiest
pictures yet produced by the "Amer-
ican" company. Winnlfred Green-
wood is cast in the leading role
and is ably supported by other well
known players of this company. All
Masons and In fact everyone should
see this film. For this day also
there is another one of those ex-
cruciatingly funny "Keystone" com-
edies with Mabel Normand and Fred
Sterling in the leads. Come and
have a good laugh.
Your telephone bill for the month
is past due; unless paid .by 6 p. m.
of the 10th no discount will be al-
lowed. Pioneer Telephone and Tele-
graph Co. Advertisement.
ATTORNEY GENERAL TO FIGHT
PLAN TO DISTRIBUTE WEST-
ERN UNION STOCK.
Washington D. C. Jan. 8 While
the negotiation for the reorganiza-
tion of the Ml Telephone system
have not yet reached the point
where the policy can be outlined It
was learned today that Attorney
General McKeynolds will oppose the
pro rata distribution of the twenty-nine
million dollars ot Western
Union stock held by the Bell sys-
tem among its stockholders.
Your telephone bill for the month
is past due; unless paid by 6 p. in.
of the 10th no discount will be al-
lowed. Pioneer Telephone and Tele-
graph Co. Advertisement
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Easley, John F. The Daily Ardmoreite. (Ardmore, Okla.), Vol. 20, No. 79, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 8, 1914, newspaper, January 8, 1914; Ardmore, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc153826/m1/1/: accessed May 8, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.