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FHE OLDEST DAILY NEWSPAPER IN EASTERN DISTRICT-ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS-ALL THE LOCAL NEWS HRS1 THE ARDMORITE The Best Advertising Medium in the New State The Ardnwreife DOES THE BEST JOB PRINTING VOLUME XIV AllDMORE, OKLAHOMA, MONDAY EVEN I NO, DECEMBER iiO, 1!)()7 NUMBER 185 AGENT IS MURDERED RODDERS KILL AGENT AND FIRE THE BUILDING. HOPED TO COVER CRIME Believed That Robbers Secured Larg'e Sum of Money Railroad Od. clals Re-fuse to Talk of the Crime. Dy Associated Press. Clalrlngton. Olilo, Dec. 30. lCdwnrd Hutchinson, tho Ilaltlmoro & Ohio rallroail agent here, was robbed and murdered early today and the station burned over his head. While tho railroad olllclals will not talk. It Is believed that the robbors got away with n large sum of money. They bound and gaged Hutchinson, nfter taking his watch and money. They then ransacked tho station. It Is believed tho burglars were recog nized by the agent and that they decided to burn him to death as he lay bound In order to conceal their Identity. EARTHQUAKE IS RECORDED. Station Reports It of Two Hours Duratlon. II v soclated Press. Washington. I). C. Dec. 30. A very heavy earthquako was recorditl on tho Instruments nt" Hip Coa-rfand T5e odetlc Survey observatory at Chellam lam, N. D., this morning. It began at thirty-two minutes and thirty seconds past midnight and lasted for two hours. BLUE LAWS ARE UPHELD. In Test Case County Court Upholds Constitutionality. Ilv Aoclnted I'ress. Omabaf N'eb.. Dec. 30. The county d'strlct court today upheld the Omaha "blue laws" ns being entlrelv con stitutional. In the future the Sunday closing law will be enforced str'ctly. The case came to tho district court on an appeal from the city courtR which Imposed a fine on a barber. A1" It Is a test case, the case will bo taken to tho supreme court. In the meantime complaints have been filed ncalnst tnoro than five hundred In dividuals for working on Sunday. Theso warrants will bo served nt once. it tt tt tt tt tt n tt tt tt tt tt GREETINGS. Wo take this opportunity of extending to tho public the season's greetings, nnd, par ticularly to our patrons. Wo are especially anxious for the ladles to vMt our exchange nnd lsHct our op enitlng department, so wo cor dially Invito you to como nnd see us, nt which time wo will conduct you through tho dif ferent departments, and will present you with ono of our beautiful New Year calendars. Wishing you one and all a happy and prosperous New Year, wo remain, Yours very truly, CIIICKASA t" TKI.Kl'HONK COMPANY. 27-2 tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt Wo hnvo bo mo EXTRA CHOICE FARMS AT "PANIC PRICES" . Want to sell your lands to homeseeKers? List them with us JOHNSON i K1NKADE, Firms Only SERIOUS SHOOTING AFFRIY ELMER HOYLE RtXCIVED SER. IOUS WOUNDS FKOM 0 A. WHITE, A DLACKSMITH. Ardmorelto Seclal. Mill Crock, Okla., Dec. 29. Kltner lloyle was shot and seriously wound ed In the arm here today by O. A. White, a blacksmith of this place. Whlto fired two shots, tho first missing lloyle, tiro second taking effect ns nbove stated. Hoth parties live here. The trou ble Is said to have originated from an alleged disturbance of tho peace by lloylo on Christmas night, to which Whlto was supposed to have made aflldavlt. ARKANSAS TRAGEDY YOUNG MARRIED MAN SLAIN BY BOY BROTHER-IN-LAW FATH ER DROPS DEAD. I.lttlo Hock, Ark., Dec. 20. A spe cial to the Oazetto from Conway, Ark., says: Near Vllonla, In the eastern part of Faulkner county, today nt noon, Oscar McCord, nged 20, was shot and Instantly killed by Henry Dry ant, a boy of fifteen years. Hryant used a shotgun, tho entire load pass lug through McCord's head. John Hryant, father of tho boy who did the shooting, died on tho spot of heart trouble. McCord was married Christmas day to Ilryant's daughter, and they had come to Ilrynnt's house for dtnneru McCord nnd llryauL'u. ulfuwura- not on' good terms and got Into a row.' McCord hit the old lady with his fist and the old man Jumped for the gun, but was stopped from shooting and the gun was put down. Young Hryant got 4 ho gun nnd fired be fore nnyono know ho was In tho room. Young Hryaut says ho killed McCord becauso ho hit his mother nnd called ho ra liar. Sheriff llrady went to the scene of tho tragedy nt once. Eloping Pastor Located. Hy Associated Prass Snn Francisco, Calif., Dec, 30.. Itev. Jero Knodo Cook formerly pas tor of a oburiih nt Hempstead, who Is claimed left his wife eight months ago eloping with the seven- een year-old heiress IiOtta Whntley has been located It Is said In a Hat n this city. A child has been born to them during tho Interval, tho rec tor working for n house painter doi ng tho luudest kind of manual la bor. lnnulrv this morning at tho flat revealed the fact that the couple had lied with their child. Taft Speaks at Boston. Hy Associated Press. Hoston, Mass., Dec. 29. Secretary of War Taft Is hero today and mado his first public utterances since his world circling -lour. ATTEMPT TO SUICIDE CLELIE CRIM, A TELEPHONE OP ERATOR TAKES SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE. Clello Crltn u young man about twenty years of age. residing at 429 Carter Avo S, U., atfpmted to com mit suicide, this a!ernoon about o'tWek 1n tho Telej l.one Exchange building by swallowing a ten cents vial of spirits of turpentine. Medical attention was given tho young man within n few moments after ho nd' ministered tho doso to himself, by Dr. Hardy and tho poison pumped out of his stomach. Tho causo 'assigned for tho deed Is supiiosed to, ho that of a love affair although tho latter could not bo vert Pol. Young Crlp3,hijs( been In the em ploy of tho telpphono company for tho past six or seven years and has always been consjdered ono of tho beft men In the employ or tno com pany. When a man losej his enthusiasm his opportunities begin to shrink FIND DONES IN COFFIN DRUCE WAS BURIED IN LONDON CEMETERY. A SENSATIONAL STORY Parties Recently Swore that Cotfin, Supposed to Contain Body, was Filled With Lean Many Con stables Were Present. Hy Associated Press. London, Kng., Dec. 30. Tho collln of T. C. Drncp was exhumed nt lllgbgato Cemetery today and when open was found to contain human bones, thus discrediting tho evidence given at n rwtent trial that tho cof fin contained only lead. Tho finding of tho remains explod ed the romantic talo told by Hobert C. Caldwell, who was recently ar rested In New York for perjury, nnd others, who swore during a recent hearing of tho Druce perjury caso that tN' coftln contained lead. The official statement given out by a representative of the Homo Olllco not only disposes of the lead myth, but seems effectively to prove that the body buried In 1SC4 was actually that of T. C. Druce. The authorized statement follows: "The collln was opened nnd found to contain the body of tin aged beard ed man. Tho plate, on the coftln bore tho name 'Thomas Charles Druce. " The scene nt the Hlghgate Come- ery, when the vault was opened, as remarkable. Constables were present on all sides. All entrances o tho cemetery wero surrounded by tbrdons of ollce. George Solnmby Druce, who claims ho Is the rightful heir to tho Port land dukedom and Its v.i3t estate, attempted to enter the cemetery, but was met by a refusal. Tho charge perjury against Herbert Dnicu Is effectively disposed of by tho finding f tho body. Teachers Association. Ardmorelto Special. Okmulgee, Okla., Dec. 30. A teachers association has been organ ized In this county, with, tho follow ing otricers: Prof. Scott, this city, president; Miss Welch, Natura, sec retary; oxccutlve commltteo E. R. Shotwell, Prof. Campbell of Heggs, and Prof. Harney of Henryotta. Another meeting Is to bo held soon nt which time tho permanent organ ization will bo effected. Blllups Booze BUI Ardmorelto Siec!nl. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 30, Tho de- fat of tho prohibition enforcement measure, known as tho "Hlllups Hoozo Hill" Is practically admitted In the capital today. Tho bill will bo passed ultimately, but In a much different form from what It now pre sents. CHICKASAW LEGISLATURE GOVERNOR JOHNSTON ANNOUN CES THAT IT WILL RECON VENE AFTER HOLIDAYS. Ardmorelto Seclnl. Guthrlo, Okla., Dec. 30. In a let tor mudo public today Governor D, Hr Johnston of tho ChlckasawB, from his homo announced that the Chickasaw legislature would bo nn vi ned ngaln soon after tho hollldays. This confirms tho rumors of bomo weeks that such a call would bo made. The only action that can be taken by tho legislature will bo of an advisory character. Memorials will bo sent both to congress nnd tho state legislature relative to tho disposition of tho tribes affairs. Par tlcular stress will be laid on the removal of restrictions. Congress will bo asked to not remove them on the land of minors. A splendid way to get engaged to a ""girl Is to have her set out to catch you. RAILROAD IN A RACE MEN WORKING NIGHT AND DAY TO COMPLETE ROAD BY TOMORROW NIGHT. Ardmorelto Spcclnl. (iulhrlc, Okla., Dee, 30. A. race that Is being watched with much Interest nil over the state and nil' Hon, Is the attempt of the Orient railroad now under course of con struction, to complete Its Hue west to Dill, Okla., on the western border of the state, by midnight, December 317 Thu prize Is tho sale of $200,000 of tho company's bonds. Men have been working night and day for weeks nnd It Itt thought the record In dlstanco railroad building will have been broken. If the company completes the lino by New Years. MURDOCK NEAR DEATH KANSAS PIONEER AND NEWS PAPER EDITOR DANGEROUSLY ILL WITH HEMORRHAGE. Hy Associated Press. Wichita, Kan.. Dec. 30. Colonel Marshall Murdock, an old pioneer of Kansas and editor of tho Wichita Dally Kagle, suffered a severe hem- orrbago last night nnd deatli Is not unexpected. His condition shows Improvement today over that of last night, but tho phyHldans give little hopes of his recovery. Caught In Belting. Thalia. Texas, Dec. .10. O. II. Mat- tlson, a prosperous fanner, was kill ed In the Thalia gin Saturday morn ing about 10.30 o'clock. Tho gin Is a two-story building, with tho line-shaft extending through tho lower story. Mr. Mnttlson had brought the last balo of his large crop to the gin and went below to help adjust tho belt, when he was caught on the line-shaft on an unprotected set-screw and lashed to death, only gasping two or three times after being released. SCHOOL STATISTICS PARTIAL REPORT OF JOHN D. BENEDICT SUPERINTENDENT OF INDIAN SCHOOLS. Ardmorelto Special. Muskogee, Dec. 30. In a recent report to his department, tho follow- ng interesting statistics wero shown with referenco to Superintendent Benedict's work, Including tho In dian boarding schools: In nil 7,100 pupils attend theso schools, divided In color ns follows: tr,,UfW whites; 13,500 Indians; S.C00 blncks. Ono thousand school houses hnvo been built by public subscrip tion. Thirty-four cities In tho east side of the state support their own public schools, tutoring 1S.330 pu pits. Of the 13,500 Indian ptiplU, )0,000 attend exclusive Indian s. ,'iools, leaving only 3,500, who nt tend tho schools with 45.000 wfclto children attending largely nt tho expense of tho government. The greater part of tho land In tho Indian Territory side Is not yet tax ablo and not capablo of supiortlng schools and It Is Henedlct's conteii' Hon that If the government can bo Induced to continue tho operation of theso rural schools, it would bo much better for tho statu nnd tho largo number of pupils would be Insured of school facilities. Kansas Poitotflce Burglarized. Ilv Associated Tress. Solomon, Kans., Dec. uo, uobuors last night blow open tho safe In tho postotllco hero with dynamite nnd escapod with four hundred dol lars. McAleiter Wide Open. McAlester, Okla., Dc. 29. Tho lid wns taken off In McAlester today. Three men who kept their places open last Sunday wero arrested un dor tho Oklahoma law. Yesterday they worn tried and ncfjJtltted. Today ev erything was wldo open, Including a vaudevlllo theater, which haB novor been open on Sunday. TROOPS STAY AT GOLDFIELD OOVERNOR SPARKS WILL CON VLNE SPECIAL SE&SION. AS ROOSEVELT REQUESTED Proclamation Issued Today and Leg. Islature Will Convene In About Two Weeks, In the Meantime Troops Will Predominate. lleno, Nov. Dec. 29. A special ses sion of the Nevada legislature will bo railed tomorrow by (low Sparks. Tho governor said tonight that ho will Issue tho proclamation In the morning and that the date of con vening will be In nlsiut two weeks. Tho call will be made at tho re quest of President Hoosevclt, who Jru notified Nevnda's governor that suoh, action must be taken or Die troops now stationed ut (roldfleld will bo removed. In the event of such action being taken, the president stated that tho troops would be allowed to remain three weeks longer. Notification of the decision to as semble tho legislature has been transmitted, Gov. Sparks says, to Washington. County Commissioner Rosenthal of Goldllcld, whose resignation has been requested by Gov, Sparks, lias re fused to vacate Ills otllce. WILL ISSUE PROCLAMATION GOVERNOR SPARKS OF NEVADA WIRES PRESIDENT OF HIS INTENTIONS. Hy Associated Press. Washington, D. C, Dec. 30. Gover nor Sparks of Nevada today wired President Hoosevelt that ho Is now preparing a proclamation calling the legislature of Nevada Into extra ses sion, according1 to tho president's last communication to tho governor. Tho troops will now bo ordered to remain nt floldfleld for a porlod of threo weeks. INSANITY THE DEFENCE OF DR. HARRY, CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER AT CRUSHER SEVERAL DAYS AGO. Dr. O. H. Harry has been bound over to await tho action of thu grand Jury of Murray county on thu chargo of manslaughter In tho first degree, and Is at present In tho federal Jail In this city In default of bond In the sum or $2, SOU. Tho Justice of the ponce as well as tho coroner's Jury wanted the chargu to bo mur der hut under tho law It could not be. Tho defense of tho prisoner will bo Insanity, so stated fcrs attornue, John Cadel, today. Dr. Harry has beui a confirmed habitual user of narcotics in tho shapo of cocaine nnd morphine, ns well as having been addicted to the use of whiskey ns well, and was nt onu time placed In thu federal Jail, prior to statehood charged with being a coke fiend when thu others wero arrested. Judge 0. W. Harry, tho father of thu young man, has wired to Mr. Cadel to protect blj soi nnC do uU that Is within his (lower to do for him and protect him when tho trial comeg off. Tho caso will excite much Interest at Sulphur when It Is called for trial at tho next term of thu court, Two Negro Divorce Suits. Two negro dlvorco suits wero filed for record this morning In tho dls trlct Clerk's olllco. Ono of tho cases Is Mnry Toles vs. Tlud Tolos, and tho other Is Hosa McDado vs. John McDado. Desertion Is tho grounds nl lcged In both cases, and In ono caso cruelty Is an allegation. MONDAY A! TUESDAY Sonic Special Bargains in Ready-to-Wear Garments Ono fSO.OO Tan ChllTon Hroadeloth Tailored Suit, lined with Tunela Silk, Ixiiutifully trimmed with silk and but tons, skirt nmdu with the newest effect- Certainly a boau'.i ful suit, sizo ilO. Will no Monday nnd Tuesday QQ One $15.00 Navy Blue ChllTon Wool Taffeta Stilt, full length coat, satin lined and nieoly trimmed, AAA PA size IIS. Our Monday and Tuesday price Wfc&aVV Ono SI0.CO Nav.C Hluo Herringbone. Cheviot Suit, s zo 80, tiht littint,' long coat, strictly a man tailored AAA AA garment. Our Monday at.d Tuesday price w&viUU One Sa." 0(1 Li- lit Tan Pout, setnl-lltting, elegant satin lining throughout, nicely trimmed, a very becoming JJA style. Monday and Tuesday price vlfawU Big Cut in all Coats and Suits Wc propose to make a CLEAN SWEEP of everything. The biggest bargains in BLANKETS ever given in Ardmorc. Before you buy anything to wear, it will pay you to price here. (i nil MT'in ""inr Phone S25. The Canal Plans Changed. Washington, Dec. 29. For strate gic, reasons, ami to prevent bombard ment and destruction by a hostile fleet, the Isthmian Canal commission has determined to Lhaitgu the loca tion of the dams and locks which It wns originally Intended to construct ut li Iloca, mid Instead they will In; built at Mlraflorcs, four miles In land, and within thu zono of safety. 'resident Hoosevclt has approved thu plans. It Is said that aside from thu strategic reasons advanced for thu change of plans, tho (juestlon of cost, saving In time In tho completion of tho canal, and the fact that a nioro satisfactory foundation could bo secured at MlraflorcB also Influ enced tho decision. It Is estimated thu saving In cost will bu consider able. Must Serve Prleon Sentence. Chicago, III., Dec. 29. Judgo lan d's In thu United States district court today denied thu application of Georgu S. Mclteynolds, formerly a grain broker of this city, for writ of habeas corpus. Mclteynolds was recently s ' iced to the penitentiary on a chargu of having sold grain covered by warehouse receipts. Ho will now bo compelled to servu tils sentence. Best For tfi As wo enter upon tho now year wo wish to express iji ij our appreciation of tho trado and confidence accorded 414 us by tho peoplo of this community during tho past U twolvo months. W Our business lias not only been wholly satisfactory, W tjt but wo have had many evidences of unusual loyalty tft i!i and good will on the part of our customors. ij ij Wo endeavor to pleaso thoso wo sorvo and to promote 3i their intore.st in overy way, and it i a satisfaction to F ilnd this effort brings ndequato responses. g W In tho coming year wo shall maintain tho highest tff tft standards of pharmacy nnd business dealings and wo ti know we shall retain your friendship and trado. i ) Wo extend to all our kindest regards aod our best ox jj wishes fora healthy, happy and prosperous Now Year. !p F. J, RAMSEY, DRUGGIST j yellow wagon will bring it. Davit New Years' Gift. Ily Southwestern Press. Washington, Dec. 30. Desplto tho denials of thu parties Interested, Washington society Is confidently awaiting tho announcement of thu tmirrlago of ox-Senator Henry Gassa way Davis and Miss Maud Ashford, whloh Is expected to taku placo within tho next few days, probably on New Year's day. Tho relations between tho 8 1-year-old West Vir ginia millionaire and tils daughters have been badly strained, on account of tho proKscd marriage, but It Is said a reconcllllation has been ef fected. Mrs. Leo, ono of tho daugh ters of tho agod statesman, has boon n closo friend of tho brlde-to-bo since girlhood. Miss Ashford was her social secretary throughout last season and It was then, It Is alleged, that tho lovo affair botwoen tho pretty young woman and tho old millionaire dovclopcd. An Oklahoma Crop. Ardmorclt Special. Arapahoe, Okla., Dec. 30. J. C. Hatchett, a farmer of this vicinity, planted 225 acroa In com this year and has already marketed 7,000 bushels at CO cents per bushel, re ceiving $3,500 for It. This Is only about half tho crop as It averaged near CO bushels per acre. Wishes 1908