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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-18
new Y. N. C. A. RESTAURANT
FURNITURE BEING INSTALLED
AND WORK PROGRESSING FOR
OPENING NEW YEARS.

One Of the new features to be added
in the new Y. NJ. c. A. building in the
Immediate future is an up-to-d date res
taurant which will be in the large room
in the basement L. E. Copeland and
Al. Zimmerman, of this city, have con-
tracted for the room and work started
| today fitting up the large kitchen and
dining room. All the furnishings are of
the latest style and of the best quality
and the restaurant will be fitted in a
manner equal to any in this section
of the country. Botlp men have had
experience in the restaurant business
and have assured the association that
nothing but the best of service will be
given.
Primarily the restaurant is for the
convenienc" f The young men rooming
IN The building bat the patronage of
the public will be solicited. Reasonable
rates will be given for board by the
week and Indications are that the new
restaurant will ne filled to it's capac-
ity with regular toarders by the open
ing which is scheduled for New Years
day, when an elegant banquet will be
served by the managers.
The Y. NJ. {, A is rapidly becoming
one of the most popular places for
young men in the city and the an
nouncement of the establishing of a
fine restaurant in the building is hailed
with delight. In addition to the en-
trance from the building there is a
street entrance TO the restaurant and
accommodations will be provided for
all first class patronage. Board will
be furnished for ladies at the rate
given the young men. Mrs Copeland
VIII be in charge Of the dining room
which fact alone guarantees first class
meals
Accommodations are being made for
seVenty-five regular boarders but it ap-
pears that preparations will be neces-
sary for larger number. Those de-
string to engage board may do so by
leaving their names with the secretary
Lat the Office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-18

Commemorative exercises in hon
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-18
MuItnomah VS.. ST. Louis,

PORTLAND, Dec. 1S.-A New
Years football game between the
University of ST. Louis and MultnOmah
Athletic club has been arranged by the
club. st. Louis and Washington State
college will play Christmas day in
Spokane and the st. louis boys will
then come direct to the coast.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-18
Advance in Shorts.

PORTLAND, Dec. 1S.-Two sharp
advances in 4s hours in the bran and
shorts, market caused furry among
the consumers of that cornnodity.s
Prices advanced from .s21 to s2s, for
bran and s22 to s24 on shorts. The
market is very. short on demand.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-18
, CITY NEWS IN BRIEF .
. . .

Arrangements have been completed
for a box social to be given by the
students Of Valley Chapel school on
December p. The proceeds viii be
devoted to school purposes.
Alleging desertion and failure to
provide, Mrs. Naomie CoLnors yester-
day began divorce proceedings against
j. J. Connors in the superior court.
According to the complaint the Con-
nors were married in 1900. There are
no children.
E. Downing. of Erie, Pennsylvania,
arrived in the city yesterday for brief
visit with his sister, Mrs. o. E. Hag-
serty Mr.. Downing is highly pleased
With Walla Walla, and mentioned last
evening that he is considering making
his city his future home.
commemorative exercises in hon
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-18

was opened for the first time yester-
day and the first batch of young GRIM
inals We're taken there by J. H. Davis
of the state board of control
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-18

Senator Fulton of Oregon announced
that the president will probably issue.
orders closing Wood river. for one year
to protect the salmon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-18

rather "peSterin' disturbance late
last evening as the result of the color
line problem between ore white man
and two negro women. The disturb
ance as given to the police resulted
from heated argument as to whether
the white man should be the manly
escort of a certain colored woman.
The woman in the case differed COR
siderably from her colored cousins and
the racket was soon brought to the
attention of Sergeant Morse. Both men
put up a cash bond of $40 for their
appearance in police court this. morn
ing
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-18

among out of town visitors in Walla
Walia today.
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May Close Wood River.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.1After a
with President Roosevelt,
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PERSONAL MENTION

n. D. Knettle, a well known banker
of Pomeroy, is registered at the Dacres
today.
William Struthers, a prominent Eu-
reka fiat farmer is in the city on BUSH
ness today.
Thomas Holmes of Starbuck Is
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-18

or of the tenth anniversary of the
birth of John Greenleaf Whittier, given
by the various literature classes in ST.
| Vincent's academy yesterday af-
ternoon were attended by a large ard
Iappreciative audience. An interesting
musical and literary program was
rendered Similar exercises We're held
by the students in the high school yes
terday forenoon.
With a view of improving their Sec
tor. of the city, residents of States
man street, just east of the city are
preparing to petition the county COM
missioners to open up the street for it's
full length, between Pleasant street
and the Governor Moore tract. anu
grade it for travel. The street runs
parallel with Division street and is
lined with a number of residences.
A gang of convicts, employed for
several months on public roads in
Okanogan county. were transferred to
1.-THE state reform school at Monroe yes
terday to complete work started at the
new institution. The reform school
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-18

An interesting meeting of the Whit
man College Greek club was held in
Memorial building yesterday afternoon.
Miss Mary Gillian read a paper on
"Elucidian Mysteries" and paper on
"Homeric Government" was read by
Donald Marvin. Owing to the Eecessi-
ty of a number of the members, at
tending the rehearsal for the college
entertainments which was given last
night, the attendance was not as large
as usual but the meeting was one OF
the most profitable of the season and
the papers were highly appreciated.
Harry Gilbert, the we'll known mer-
chant and farmer of Eureka yester-
day closed a deal Whereby he pur-
Chased the A. NJ. Cation property at
SON streets. The price paid for the
property was $4,000. Mr. Gilbert will
move his family to Walla Walla and
make his home here The deal was
FARMLAND and Brown. This firm has
also sold 10 acres lying just east of
the city cemetery to Charles O'Brien,
well known printer. The tract is
partly improved there being a five
room house and about two acres of
orchard. Russell creek flows through
the tract and a private irrigation ditch
furnishes water for several acres. Mr..
O'Brien will make his home on the
place and is already arranging to make
additional improvements.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20
FooTPAO GETS WATCH
p. V. PETTY RELIEVED OF
WATCH IN FRONT OF
THE POST OFFICE.

While looking into T. G. Bridg.
mans show window next door to
the postoffice last night. p. " Pet.
ty of this city, was relieved of his
watch and chair T., well dressed
y hite man
Someone, Presumably pal of
the footpad. crir1 out down near
Main street and as MIR. Petty turn.
ed to see what Il was. the unknown
robber made plunge at Mr.. Pet.
tys pocket and secured the watch
and chain. The latter gave chase
up Washington stree. where the
robbcr turned and ran across the
King lot and around the rear OF
Al Rice's blacksmith shop, wharc
Nr Petty fell across some machin.
cry and gave up the chase.
The watch and chain were valued
at about $50.
II is learned that burglars a.
tempted to gain an entrance into
the home of c. T. Stephens in the
southwestern part OF the city last
night, but were frightened away
by Mr. Stephens.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

Christmas services at n a. m. and
: p. m" Special music viii be- rem.
dered at both services. Subject for
the morning sermon, Good Tidings
At night the pastor will relate old
Christmas legends and customs. Sun
day schol at 9:i5 q. m. Meeting of
session at 1880 a. m. Young Pco.
pies Bible Glass. D. m. 4 cordial
welcome is extended to every one.
The outsider" and the stranger
are especially invited
CHAS. G. WEITH. Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20
POLICE COURT NEWS.
One Fight. Several Drunks and one
Va, med This Morninu.


As tie r' ult of an encounter in
which an aN handle played an i'm.
portant part, Will Morchead, n
hackdriver of this city. received
several painful wounds in the head
which required the services of a
physician.
The encounter was between More
head and II. NJ Tcmplln. a farmer
residing near the city. and took
place at an early hour this morn.
ing. orehead seemed to have
been drinking. and in some manner
became angcrcd at Tcmplin. lie
attempted several times 10 raise a
fight with the farmer. who always
kept down trouble.
Later Morehead appeared with an
aN handle in his hand and struck
Tcmplin. who took the weapon
away from him and inflicted sever
al blows on Morchcads head with
II.
In police court Morehead was fined
ed $40, waile Templin was dismiss.
ed
Charley Brown. young negro.
was fined s. for sleeping in the
depot.
Three drunks were also fined.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

You have an analytical mind. "
said a Senator TO a Washington cor.
respondent. "and wont YOU to tell
me why Congressman X who is
sharp and witty. remains popular
with his colleagues, while Congress.
man B. who is Just as gifted. repcls
even hi smost ardent friends"
The correspondent promised 20
make a study of thetwo men. He
heard both in d bate, and made the
following report:
Both men are gifted. witty. aid
keen as a razor. but Congressman y
is q safety razor. lIarpcrs Kcek-
ly
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20
f PERSONAL MENTION

Jesse Holland and daughters.
isses Halle and Iona, from over
brook, were trading in the city 20
day
Miss Edna James Is home from
Fulton, Mo. where she has been
attending college. to spend Christ
mas with her parents. r. and RS.
Arthur James
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20
In County Court.

Two bcotleggers. Henry Nelson
and VIII Ellis will spend the next
thirty days in Jail. both having en-
,,''d a plea ot guiity to having
sold whisky VIII Ellis father was
in the city at the trial in the coun.
~ court from Texas. and paid
his son WINS fine.
The county Judge got busy shortly
after getting home and held court
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20
ACTION AGAINST RAIlR.AD
CUSTER PROCEEDINGS FILED
AGAINST FORT SMITH
WESTERN RAILROAD.
By Associated Press

by Associated Press
Guthrie, OK, Dee. 2O.-Attorney
General WIgt today filed custer
proceedings against the Fort Smith
n Western in the district court Of
Lincoln county. Application for a
cerceivcr will be argued before
Judge Maben of Pottawatomie
county tomorrow
The two cent fare and other
causes are tadyanccd as reason
for the action.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20
To the Patrons Of ST. Agnes Aes
uemy

We are desirous of calling the
attention of parents or guardians of
Chickasaw girls who are desirous of
enrolling their children or wards
in the Academy for the scholastic
term, commencing January .. 1908,
should Sc the Sister Superior at
once in person. or by letter, address
ed to the Sister Superior. st. Ag-
nes Academy, Ardmorc, Okla. 2O-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20
Notice.

Notice Ia hereby given that the
stockholders Of the Bankers Nation.
al bank will hold their annual meet.
ing in the office of the bank in
4 dmore. Oklahoma, at o'clock
p. m, January II 1908.
7. c. DlNGS. President.
Y V GREEN. Cashier.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

Father, mother, sister, brother or
the haby would appreciate a nice
pair of shoes for Christmas
.U-3 HAMILTON co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20
Morev sock comnanA

The Morcy Stock Co, who open
q weeks engagement az the opera
house next Monday night will give
repertoire somcwha, different from
that OF most companies PLAYING at
popular prices. In order 20 do so.
they are compelled to carry large
company, an immense amount of spc.
cial scenery. and present all ROY.
atty play. The vaudeville numbers
between the acts are feature in
themselves. For their opening ril.
they present, Anita. th" Shg.u-
Girl and by purchasing a 35r scat
at the seat sale. you may reserve
one seat for a lady free Prices
l5c, 25c and 35c Season Ticket :. -.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

80 almseiving of money is so help.
thought
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

There is nothing nicer for her
for Christmas present than one
OF our pair of $500 shoes.
2O.3 HAMILTON co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

rent grain farm for
1905, not exceeding half OF
section, with privilege of purch.
asing. State full particulars first
letter. Land mrast be productive
and near railroad. Address box
57i, Danville. III 20 d&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

Speaking truth is like writing fair.
and comes only by practice; ii is
less matter of will than of habit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

As rule the girl who la able to
weep on the slightest pro,ocation
imagincs she was cut out Tor au emo.
tional actress.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

The love Of nature. wherever it has
existed. has been a faithful and sac.
red element of human feeling
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

The following marriage licenses
were issued today:
j. II. Mills, Ardmore, and Miss
Mary Bondurant.. Springer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

In resolving To do our work we'll is
The only sound foundation of any re-.
liriun whatsoever
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

Crystallil,d fruit. an ideal holiday
purchase. at Felkcrs 2OI
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

MI kinds OF solid silver and
plated ware at Bulard's 2O-2t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

All healthy and helpful literature
sets simple bars between right and
wrong
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

w. O. W. ring with
Woodman stump and w. O. w.
on set. Return to this office and
get reward. 20-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-20

Buy goods from reliable firm at
Bulards 2O2t
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Buy goods from reliable firm at
Bulard's. 2O-2t
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Special prices on Christmas fruits
and candies az the Grand Leader.
2U-l
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". r. Apollos is in the city from
p.nNnnco.
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Subscribe for The Ardmorcito.
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DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The firm of Smith, higgins &
West Co. Is this day dissolved by
mutual agreement. w. S. Smith and
+. X. West retiring and Mr.. J. l..
higgins continuing. assuming all
debts of the past partnership and
collecting all debts due the past
partnership. and will settle up all
matters of business had by said
partnership.
w. S. SMITH,
!. l.. RlGGlNS,
f. X. WEST.
brdmore, okla. Dec 10. 1907.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05

breasted-with four little white but
tons close together. Mr.. Gilmore's ties
and handkerchiefs, his hose and gloves
match the costumes with which they
are worn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
A Monument to Her Oath.

In the market place of Devices, a
town in Wiltshire, England, there
stands monument erected by public
subscription as warning to falsitiers
and irreverent persons, to commend
rate the tragic death of a woman who,
according to the inscription on the
stone, was stricken dead as a punish
ment for her blasphemy. The story. as
told among the country folk, is that
one of the village women, becoming in
volved in a dispute over money with a
merchant in the Corn Exchange. called
on the Almighty, with fearful oath,
to strike her dead If her statement was
false AS she left the market place on
her way home she fell dead upon the
spot where the monument now stands
her perjured gains being afterward
found In her tightly clinched hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
TESTED HIS LIBERALITY.
And the Host In Turn Tested His
Guests Generosity, ..-

A rather parslmonious gentleman got
thesbcttef of some of his acquaintance
who We're continually FOSTERING him
about his niggardlnesS. Goaded 10
desperation by their taunts. he one day
invited his detractorS to Il dinner.
When they made their appearance they
We're simply astonished ut the magnifi-
cence of the treat provided. Apologies
were rendered. and the misery individ-
ual was warmly complimented as We'll.
Now, gentlemen" said the host when
acknowledging their compliments, ''you
have put my liberality to test. l am
going to try your generosity. l know
Il poor man who is very much in need
of financial help through untoward cir
cumstances. and l propose to raise a
subscription in his behalf. See, l com
mence the list with 10 shillings. Will
you help?'
Needless to say every one subscribed
literally, as no one cared to be thought
more close listed than the host, who
when he had collected all the money
cooIly said:
Il thank you, gentlemen. for your
sympathy. and now l think we are
quits. You have paid both for you
| joke and your dinner. 1t was who
| required the money."-London Mail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
sciatic Rheumatism cured.

L. Wagner, wholesale druggist, Rich.
mond, Va, says: 81 had a fearful at
tack of sciatic rheumatism; was laid
up almost two months; was fortunate
enough to get Mystic Cure for Rheu
matism. This cured me after doctors
prescriptions had failed to have any
effect. have also heard of fine results
from others who have used it." Sold by
Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue
Rock Island; Gust Schlegel & Son, 22C
West Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05

| ed along comedy lines with the attempt
o gain as many laughs as possible,
Swell Elegant Jones' still maintains
4 coherent and interesting story. The
characters are of the quaint, proyin-
cial sort, who furnish keen contrast for
the humoristic efforts of Mr.. Kendall
There are homely sayings, cross-road
philosophy, dry witticisms, sharp rep
artee and humorous observations run
hing throughout. and Mr.. Kendall is
given the opportunity to deliver his
Joints in speech almost as rapidly as
when ne was giving his monologues.
And his monologues seem to remain
very popular, for repeated have been
he demands from audiences to give
Dit of some of his talks as curtain
speech. Swell Elegant Jones" was
tagged by John Stapleton, who also
produced ''The Heir to the Hoorah''
and THE Virginian" when he was of
he forces of the late Kirke LaShelle
is said that he has repeated his sue
'ess in developing atmosphere" but
this case the locale is that of rural
'ontains players of exceptional merit
IN their respective parts. Among those
# the cast are William Mckee, Alfred
8ritton, George Neville, George T
WEIGH, Joseph Wright, Rose Tiffany.
Nargery Taylor, Caroline Eckert, Mae
Wells, and Margaret Shaw Swell FL
aSant Jones" is being presented under
| hn of
Back from Mexico.-Frank Pixley.
author of many musical comedies, the
most popular and successful of which,
The Prince of Pilsen," after five years
| Of prosperity both here and abroad,
still holds its place in the favor of the
theatergoing public, has just returned
from Mexico, where he has been en-
gagged in collecting material for new
| musical comedy with a Mexican set
ting. Mr.. PiXley has been away six
! weeks and is satisfied that Mexico pro-
vides a fertile field for the librettiSt in
search of material for brilliant, roman
tic and beautifully costlimed musical
productions. Mr. PiXley hopes to rival
| even "The Prince of Pilsen" with his
| coming effort. Gustav Luders, now in
Europe with Henry w. Savage, will
write the music, of course.
| Man Actors Feared is Dead.-Thes
plans who visit Paducah, Ky. may finl
life worth living in the future. now
that James Ingram, better known be
the sobriquet of Friday" has passed
away. Ingram had more than a local
| fame because of his laugh, which new
er failed to draw echoing peals .!
laughter from the rest'Of the audience
In this manner, scores of those vino
have trod the boards have been put &c
rout, and Ingram had a reputation of a
sinister nature among the theatrical
profession.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05

edy. Wall be at the Illinois, matinee and
night ,Snext Sunday. April :. a good
company, a play that is elegantly stag
ed. and upon this, its annual visit. all
new songs are promised.
Paul Gln1ore's Costumes in at
YaIe.a-Paul Gilmore, who will be seen
at the Illinois tonight in the new col
lege play. "At Yale. under the man
agement of Jules hurry. is one of the
best dressers on the American stage.
This, his new play, offers him every
opportunity to wear the most modish
of garments, and he has taken every
advantage of the opportunity. Mr.. Gil
mOres first costume is suit of dark
Yale blue cheviot. The next is an eff
fective outing suit of white cheviot
and a third is of fawn color. The new
coats have lap cuffs on the sleeves fas.
tened with one small button. These
take the place of the former cut cuffs
with three buttons. The pockets OF
one suit are cut on the bias-called
the ''cross pocket" Another has large
patch pockets. The lapels are made tC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05

new evening coat has velvet collar
and velvet cuffs. The cuffs have three
buttons. On the coat with velvet cuffs
and collar the tails are cut square
on all others (evening coats) the tails
are cut pointed, as before. Another
novelty is a frock coat of gray. With
this is worn waistcoat of MORE silk
embroidered with violet silk. Some of
the other waistcOats are white, one of
which has a blue silk cord sewed on
in a zig-zag pattern. These white
waistcoats are all high cut and single
breasted. The new white waistcoats
for evening wear are cut with long
points open at the bottom-all single
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
Al the Tbeafer.
BOOKINGS AT THE ILLINOIS.

BOOKINGS AT THE ILLINOIS.
April 5-Paul Gilmore in "At Yale.
April 7-"Ole Olson"
April s-Ezra Kendall in "Swell EIe
giant Jones'"
April e-"William's Ideals"
April 12-"The Denver Express"
April 142o-chase-Lister company.
April 21-"The Umpire"
April 26-Otis Skinner.
April 28-"SIaves of the Orient"
pa
Promises New Songs.-"Ole Olson,
that ever popular and laughable com