The Daily Ardmoreite. (Ardmore, Okla.), Vol. 21, No. 101, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 2, 1915 Page: 1 of 8
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VOLUME TWENTY-ONE HOME EDITION AKDMORE OK LA. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2 1915.
4:00 P. M.
NUMBER 101.
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Fierce Offensive by the Germans Causes Some Russians
to Retire to The Second Line of Trenches according
to Russian Official admission German Prisoners
Sav that Germans During Past Week Lost Six Thou-
sand Killed Near Borjimow in the Carpathians The
Germans Drove the British from Trenches Near
Cuichy Yesterday but British Later Rallied and Re-
covered All Their Trenches British Also Captured
German Trenches Near LaBasse German Suffered
Heavy Losses in Attacks on French Berlin Charges
that French War Reports Contain Distortions of
Truth" Great Britain Notifies United States All
Food for Germany Austria and Turkey is Contraband.
PETROGRAD Febn A renewal of the fierce
offensive by the Germans in u.rcu n of Sochaczew and
Bolimowo on the road to Warsaw fitted in an of-
ficial statement here.
This violent attack has compelled some o the Rus-
sian units to retire to the second line of trenches.
German prisoners say that during the last week
the Germans on a front less than one mile in length near
Borjimow in the Carpathians lost over six thousand
killed.
Allied Successes Claimed
PARS Feb. 2. An official statement says the Ger-
mans yesterday drove the British from their trenches
near Cuichy but the British rallied and recovered their
trenches and also captured the German trenches near
Labasse last night.
The French along the road beat off t wo attacks by a
German batallion. On the third attack the Germans
captured the French trench. A bayonet charge then
killed or captured nearly all these Germans.
Deny Truth of French Reports
BERLIN Feb. 2. An official announcement says
nothing important except artillery engagements have
occurred in France.
It is charged that the French war reports of the
past few days have contained "grotesque distortions of
truth."
Was Merely a Rehearsal
LONDON Feb. 2. The Zeppelin scare here last
night was apparently merely a rehearsal of putting the
city in instant darkness. The reported firing of four
forts on Zeppelins last night was merely signal guns.
All Food Stuff Contraband
WASHINGTON D. C Feb. 2.-England has unof-
ficially notified the United States that food of any kind
for Germany Austria or Turkey is contraband of war.
This means that ships and cargoes cf food destined even
ultimately for Germany are subject to seizure without
compensation by the allies warships. The reason given is
the German decree taking over all grain for common use.
England Using Trawlers Now
Yarmouth England Feb. 2. Eng-
and Is using thousands of trawlers on
her naval vessels now not only as
mine sweepers but to guard the war-
ships from submarines.
on Kluck's Son Killed
Berlin Feb. 2. The eldest son of
General Von Kluck Is reported to have
been killed in an artillery battle near
Lake Middlekerke on January 26.
All former non-commissioner offic-
ers under 50 years of age have been
called to drill recruits.
Denies Having Agreed with Germans
Rome Feb. 2. Former Premier Gio-
lotl denies that he agreed with the
German ambassador here that Italy
must maintain neutrality at all costs.
Tried to Torpedo Ship
Paris Feb. 2. The ministry of ma-
rine announces that a German subma-
rine tried unsuccessfully yesterday to
torpedo the British hospital ship As-
turias fifteen miles off Havre.
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WEATHER FORECAST.
New Orleans La. Feb. 2
The weather forecast for Ok-
lahoma for tonight and Wed-
nesday is generally cloudy;
warmer tonight In the western
portion; warmer Wednesday.
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To Inspect Naval Base
Berlin Feb. 1. Emperor William
goes tomorrow to Inspect a naval base
in the North Sea.
Germany Has Much Grain
Rotterdam Feb. 2. It is reported
here that Germany has already seized
and stored until next summer three
million tons of grain.
Turks Lost Thousand Men
Tabriz Feb. 2. The Turks left one
thousand dead and all artillery in evac-
uating Tabriz. The American consul
here saved much property from burn-
ing and pillage by the Kurds as they
retreated from Tabriz.
Kill Texas Jitney Bill
Austin Tex.. Feb. 2. The house Ju-
diciary committee today voted to kill
the Jitney bill because home rule gives
the cities the right to handle such af-
fairs to suit themselves.
PROMINENT TEXAN DEAD
Doctor Rankin Fighting Methodist Ed-
itor Dead in Dallas
Dallas. Texas Feb. 2 Dr. George!
C. Rankin the fighting Methodist of
Texas editor of the Texas Christian
Advocate a state-wide prohibition
leader aged 65 died here unexpected-
ly today as a result of an attack of
indigestion two weeks ago.
Arilmnrf'tw Want Adj will
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DEATH OF HIS VICTIM BARNEY
BROCKETT YESTERDAY AFTER-
NOON PUT ANOTHER PHASE
ON CASE.
Now that Harney Urockett. the
young man who was stabbed by Frank
Criner in a difficulty two weeks ago
died yesterday Frank Criner hi-i
youthful assailant will have to face
trial for murder Instead of one for
assault to kill.
Brockett was known by the at-
tending physician to be in a pre-
carious condition from the start and
stated that he had a hard case to
fight. His constitution was not equal
to the task and yesterday the end
came.
The remains will be buried from
the family residence in southeast
Ardmore this afternoon at three
o'clock with interment in Rose Hill
cemetery.
Criner Js in the county jail and
has had very little to say about the
affair.
LOOKS EIKE
CROSSTIES PLACED ON TRACK
NORTH OF CITY SUNDAY MORN-
ING ENGINEER SAW OB-
SRUCTION IN TIME.
What seems to have been an at-
tempted holdup of southbound Santa
Fe train No. 5 just north of the city
Sunday morning was averted by the
alertness of the engineer and the ap-
parent loss of nerve on the part of
those who were evidently preparing
to .relieve the passengers and ex-
press cofpany of what valuables were
possessed on board.
The attention of the engineer was
attracted to a pile of crossties on the
tracks threetiniles north of the city
near the Maurice switch. He slowed
down and when the engine hit the
ties they were scattered. The en-
gineer states that as he brought the
train to a stop he saw two persons
running away from the scene but
could give no accurate description
of the parties.
So quickly was the whole Incident
gone through that none of the pas-
sengers were apprised of what had
taken place and with a very brief
stop me train proceeded on its way
arriving here on time.
The special agents of the Santa Fe
were notified and came here to make
t-n investigation. Officials of the
company have little to say about the
matter other than that the affair is
being investigated.
From what it is learned it is sur-
mispd that whoever the persons were
they were new hands in the game of
holdup lost their nerve at the last
moment and fled.
GERMAN ARRESTED TODAY.
Tries to Dynamite International Bridge
at Vanceboro Maine.
Vanceboro Maine Feb. 2. A man
giving the name of Werner Vanliorn
unsuccessfully tried to dynamite the
Canadian end of the International
railway bridge here this morning.
The djmage was small. He froze a
thumb in his efforts. He claimed to
be a German officer from New York.
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MINOR EARTHQUAKE3.
Rome. Feb. 2. Minor earth-
quakes continue at Avezzano.
The most Important feature
Is a drop of 16 feet in the
level of Lake Patterno.
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SENATE DEMOCRATS TO PUI.L
NINE DEMOCRATS WWO BOLT
ED FROM SHIP PURCHASE BILL
BACK IN LINE TODAY.
Washington Feb. 2. The demo
crane caucus this morning sent a
committee to arrange peace with the
nine democrats who yesterday boited
from the ship purchase light. The
committee will also try to win over
the progressive republicans.
This committee will report tonight
meanwhile Wilson conferred with the
progressive and republican leaders.
Wilson 1h considering Incorporating
in the bill a declaration that the
United States will not buy ships
which will involve controversies.
The nine democratic senators who
joined an alliance with the republi-
cans yesterday were: HanUhead of
Alabama Camden of Kentucky
Clarke of Arkansas llardwick of
Georgia. Ifryan of Florida. Hitchcock
of Nebraska O'Uorman of New York
Smith of Georgia and Vardeman of
Mississippi.
DOLLAR IT!
RECORD PRICE IN FAMOUS PAT-
TEN CORNER BROKEN TODAY
WHEN MAY WHEAT JUMPED
UPWARD.
Chicago III.. Feb. 2 May wheat
at the opening today jumped to
l.C0V2 breaking the record made in
the Patten corner of 1909 of 1.60.
The jump was the result of Liver-
pool's fear of German submarines.
May wheat later rose to $1.65. The
Italian government today bought one
million bushels of wheat.
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III DIST. COURT
THOSE CONVICTED AT THE LAST
TERM WERE SENTENCED THIS
MORNING BY JUDGE FREEMAN
SIX IN ALL ANSWERED.
Today was sentence day in district
court and those convicted at the last
term were sent away to begin their
terms in prison.
In the case of Charles Lewis for kill-
ing Ray Pack a motion for a new trial
was overruled to which defendant's
counsel objected. He was granted
ninety days in which to file his notice.
The court set Lewis' bond pending this
at $7000 and granted thirty days In
which to file same. The Jury In this
case returned a verdict of guilty and
fixed his punishment at fifty years In
the state penitentiary.
Lee Allen convicted of the larceny
of live stock was sentenced for five
years in the penitentiary .and Jlinmj
Sugar a muchly-married colored cit-
izen. was given one year ou a bigamy
charge.
B. F. Jones was sentenced to one
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y:year in the county Jail on the charge
H ' of forgery and Eugene Lyles. one year
?; in the penitentiary on the charge of
(robbery. N. A. Cantrell for larceny
was given one year.
Sheriff Garrett will teave with his
prisoners today for McAlester.
CEII-C1INC BANQUET
IS A ISTOEAOTIFUL TRITE
The Spirit of the Occasion Caused Speakers to Diverge
from the Toasts Assigned and Men Vied with Each
Other in Their Eulogies Upon the Life and Official
Conduct of Hon. Lee Cruce. The Rich Sentiment
Was Reflected from Hearts of Friends and Neigh-
bors Who Had Assembled to Honor Him.
When Lee ('nice was governor of
Oklahoma lie blazed a path unknown
In politics. He was different. He
dead a pathway sometimes it seemed
alone and unaided and unattended ex-
cept by a few staunch friends who
believed he could not do wrong. In
felling of political trees in this new-
line of march tlirougli a political wil-
derness he had his troubles. Like Jus.
S. Hogg of Texas he made a differ
ent kind of governor. There was a
time when Hogg and the legislature
were at outs there were times when
a political storm hovered over the
Lone State state and settle over the
executive mansion but Hogg stood
like the Rock of Gibraltar. He believed
in himself and today Hogg Is the most
popular governor that commonwealth
ever had. That experience vas the
experience of Lee Cruce and that same
result is here. Texas in vain looked
about for another such governor as
Hogg had made and Oklahoma has not
within Its bounds such another man as
Cruce. In the height of political storm
Cruce stood like a mountain whose
snow capped summit stood white and
pure above every breath of calumny.
There may huve been a time when he
felt his home people were not with
him but he knows now of their affec-
tion and lie knows how they believe In
Cruce.
The Cruce banquet last night ar
ranged and given In honor of his home
coming was different. The men who
made out that program did not under
stand. No one understood. The pro
gram was out of harmony with the
spirit that developed in that meeting.
There were town building topics and
topics suggesting a wide range of
thought on the program but it could
not be carried out. The people want
ed to talk Cruce they wanted to pay
homage to the man they wanted to
express their sincere affection for him
and they were in no mood to talk of
finance of oil of the judiciary etc.
And the guests at that banquet were
not in a mood to hear anything but
eulogies on Cruce. The worth of the
man was unfolded before them.
The Reed building 50x200 feet was
provided with a series of long tables
and there was scarcely a chair unoc-
cipled. Gilbert Shumun of the Gem
Cafe was the caterer and the banquet
spread was ideal.
When the guests were seated the
honor guest of the occasion was es
corted to his seat by toastmaster J. S.
Mullen followed by Oklahoma City
guests and members of Governor Wil-
liams' staff in full uniform. There was
a tremendous applause which greeted
the appearance of the former governor
as he towering above his escort
marched to his place at the banquet
table. The escort was composed of
Lieut. Gov. M. E. Trapp Speaker A.
McCrory General F. M. Canton Col.
A. N. Leecraft Lieut. Col. Klrby Fitz-
patrick. Major R. E. Looney Major D.
R. Bonfoey Col. U. S. Jollies and
Major J. S. Mullen. These men were
on the personal staff of Governor
Cruce and they have been honored
with the same appointments by Gov-
ernor Williams. They were In the full
uniform of their rank in the army
and had come to pay their respects to
the former commander-in-chief.
When the honor guest and escort
had passed to their places the assem-
bly rose and drank to the health of the
retiring governor. The orchestra ad-
ded to the beauty of the scene by I
playing "Dixie" the most loved piece
of music In all America.
J. S. Mullen president of the
chamber of commerce and major on
the staff of Governor Cruce served
as toastmaster in a most happy man-
ner. His wit his eloquence his com-
manding appearance. Imparted a dig-
nity to the occasion In keeping with
its high object. The toastmaster said
in part
"This is a happy occasion and I feel
sure that we feel pleased at being
here.
"Carnegie at one time said that If
the 1'iilted States Steel Corporation
were to lose its business In one day.
It would regain it next day. Tills repre-
sents organization. At Detroit. Ford
Is manufacturing a useful and Inex-
pensive motor car. This represents
a progressive Idea. The other day
fire destroyed much of the manufac-
turing plant of Edison. The second
day alter his misfortune material was
being placed on the ground for Us re-
construction. Tills represents energy.
Given to any community the factors!
of organization progressive Ideas and
energy and It will succeed as it de-
serves to succeed against other forces
of circumstances.
"In those rainless portions of the
earth where the heated atmosphere
is tilled with fine particles of floating
dust may be seen one of the wonder-
ful and fascinating of nature's phenom-
ena. To the eye appear visions of vast
sheets or crystal clear water reflect-
ing In their placid bosom the lofty-
crests of majestic mountain peaks
bordered with a luxuriant growth of
ferns and palms and grasses rivaling
in wealth of foliage and beauty or
prospect the fabled gardens of Irem
born of Hindu opulent fancy. As this
mirage of the plains Impels the travel-
ler onward so the resources of the
Sunset State of Oklahoma allure the
investor westward. Immense deposits
of asphalt great subterranean pools
of petroleum virgin soil and forests
primeval operate as- a substantial
blandishment to the hoarded dollar
of the east.
Located as we are geographically
w e are just where the Old South with
its cherished traditions breaks Into
the new west with Its wonderful as-
pirations. We are old and yet we are
new. We point with mysticism to the
signs of the cave dweller the mound
builder and the Aztecs whose history
Is concealed by remotest antiquity and
obscured by the dim magnificence of
legends and only yesterday we were
the youngest star in the brilliant con-
stellation of tliis Union. With suck
an environment and with such pos-
sessions our success in the years
ahead is assured.
"In any civilized state the factors pf
conduct order knowledge must exist
for its protection and advantage.
These are represented by the state
the church and the school whose
functions are discharged by the pa-
triot the priest and the teacher. Any
community's success Is hinged upon
and conditioned to Its adherence to the
basic principles involved In tble trium-
virate of civilization.
"We claim that Ardmore and this
state are possessed of these.
"But It requires something else be-
sides brick and lumber to make a
city it takes men. There Is some-
thing else besides mortar and stone
to build a town it requires faith;
something else besides talk and dis-
cussion It takes honesty of purpose.
It is necessary that we shall have cit
izens who may profit by the errors of
yesterday as well as to hope for to-
morrow; men who may fight physical-
ly when fighting Is necessary as well
as men who advise and reflect; men
who are ready to jump Into the breech
when a soldier goes down as well as
a general behind the lines who gives
orders.
"There is something else my friends
to a city besides its streets and its
buildings. It has an Individuality a '
soul that is compact and brimful of
hopes and aspirations joys and sor-
rows. Ardmore has the atmosphere
that produces men who do things who
permanently install themselves In the
niche that history has provided for
men of great purposes and high Ideals.
Inquire of any man w ho has ever lived
here for any length of time and ha.
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Easley, John F. The Daily Ardmoreite. (Ardmore, Okla.), Vol. 21, No. 101, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 2, 1915, newspaper, February 2, 1915; Ardmore, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc154141/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.