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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14
TEST YOUR GRAIN
INTERNATIONAL ESTER
COMPANY SEND OUT WARNING
TO FARMERS TO TEST THEIR
GRAIN BEFORE PLANTING, AS
MUCH WAS FROSTED AND WILL
NOT terminate.

Manager Giermann Of the Interna
tional Harvester company has sent
out to all local agencies the following
letter, which is self explanatory:
The writer has just returned from
a trip over the western part of this
state, and while out he learned that
farmers are going to experience some
trouble with seed wheat this spring
by reason Of the early frost last fall.
1.-THE object of this letter is to call
your attention to this matter and to
ask that you bring up this subject in
your local papers, or through any 9th
er medium you may have, so that the
testing of seed wheat be made by
farmers before putting in their crops.
1t would probably be we'll for them tc
take from SO to rs grains of wheat
and put them in the ground and see
what per cent does not sprout. By SO
doing they could increase their seed
to the acre accordingly. It would be
too bad if we had good year and a
lot of our farmers would SOW poor
wheat.
s'The writer met number of peo-
pie who made a test of the frosted
wheat, and in some cases they found
that from Ia ito 20 per cent would not
sprout, therefore these farmers decid-
ed to Increase the amount of seed to
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14
Seasoned.

Auntie-I notice your dolly doesn't
cry Mamma" when she is squeezed
now. She did when bought her for
you.
NieceNo. auntie: but you forget this
Is her second season out-London Opin-
ION.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14

Richholt's ice cream parlors are OPP
en- today for the summer season and
all favors Of ice cream and soda can
be had there.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14
No Such Luck.

"And do you sell these beautiful
thoughts Of your soul for mere dol
larsp' she exclaimed.
Nope" said the poet sorrowfully, st
seldom get more than SO cents for
'em. Cleveland Leader.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14
TIL Eor Tai.

SANE" fioated downward a voice,
III that is Mrs. So-and-so, I'm not in. . !
1T is Mrs. So-and-so." floated upward
q voice. land she's glad to hear It."
Kansas City Journal.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14
Tha penth Of Beauty.

The skin OF the hippopotamus is said
to be more than three inches thick.
This Is one OF the cases where beauty
ISN'T skin deep.-Boston Globe.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14


R worker the uplt of
through his
Mr. Ri is accounted
Island home
Roosevelt in New oYrk
city Ris working New York In
President Roosevelt
Ris the characterized him trump
The president publicly Endorsed his friends pct project
anent the New mayoralty s@SE
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14
The Man and His Job
BY Herbert ]. Hapsood II
BY Herbert !. iiapsood

Everybody knows that the quickest way TO 10
thing right, is to do it right the first time.
A young man once had easy job. He came down
the morning about ten and never had to work after
half four He had hardly enough to keep him busy
and he persisted in making mistakes and seemed
to do thing right the first time His work done
careessy and showed evidence of Incidence and
Indifference.
One day his employer asked me what thought
should be done with him. a1aj 5$l z9$.s
Shall discharge him." he4asked
"Do not fire the man." advised, aGiye him more
to do"
Today the young is holding down one of the
best jobs in the He Is at his desk from eight
thirty till six and is the busiest in the Office The
quality of his work. is beyond criticism He
given more to do and did it better.
AS idle nobleman, Prince Hal worthless, but
sobered by the weight Of the Henry ~ be-
wise monarch.
Give the to do and he will do it better.
Load him his fullest capacity, and the quality of his
work will improve beyond your highest anticipation.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14
Duffy's Pure Malt whlskey

absolutely disaon matted grains great being used
have kernel thoroughly matted destroying germ and
ducing pdsted liquid food in the form malt which
the most effective ulan and soft
cncd BY warmth and its pataby and freedom from injurious
tso
checks the glow Of perfect health DuHys
a according g directions and strengthens the heart action
and puries the entire recognized family medicine
M @ yor as druggist dealer or nuys nrs
malt w1sasy and so y ssasa bottles II bulk Look n trade
Consulting Physician,
Duffy Malt Whisky Coz Rochester, =
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14

Pure food is just what you get in
Hunts baking powder and extracts.
Guaranteed under the pure food law.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14

We are paying strict attention to
cleaning and pressing mems and lad
les suits at tsThe Boston. =
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14

:. l-11-l k 49,
better appetite felt well did 20
that Dufys Pre- Malt Whisky has been
great benefit and has prolonged life feel well
around think, smar majority As
age am that all BY using DuHys Pure Malt Wh
and be in all things What have said Of Dufs
Pure Malt Whisky personal expence it is by using it that
know is good medicine and help speaking Of the good
has done me.oJOHN VAN LIIYANEF Moline III 1907
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14

USE TRIBUNE WANT COLUMNS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14

am over 80 years of age and /
have had to work hard ever since
/ was old enough to do anything. i
was generally rugged and healthy up
to about three years ago, then I
began to feel that ! was gerting old.
! could not go up or down stairs
without having to hold on to some
thing. About a year ago was out
riding on an open wagon, the
weather was chilly, / caught bad
cold ard fever followed. I had to
send for a doctor. ! got over the
fever, but was still sicl. 7 had no
appetite. ] was weak and Lad no
Aesh On my bones. The 1octo- told
me to get DuHy's Pure Malt Whis-
ko., <aLa Il ~ d;recfed ord 7 d;d 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-14
Family Doctor Prescribed

At 80 years Of age Mr.. John Van Luvanee,
Moline, Ill, was restored to health and vigor by
by his doctor.
Mr.. Van Luvanee says he feels as young as he
did 40 years ago. and is SO delighted with the BEN
efits received from the use of Duffys Pure Malt
Whiskey, that he recommends it to old and young.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01

himself. Mr.. Metcalf has not been
here to be consulted, and. besides,
his views and those of the presl-
dent have not been of the same
kind. His has been a policy of ret.
icence with regard to the defects
mentioned by critics of the ships
OF the navy, while that OF President
Roosevelt and Assistant Secretary
Newberry has been one of openness
and discussion.
Mr.. Newberry is an enthusiast on
naval matters, and Is close friend
OF the president, Iii $ generally
agreed he is a better business man
and administrator than his predeces.
sor, and is in closer touch with
the personnel of the navy. He has
long been ambitious to be placed
at the head OF the navy depart.
ment. and the knowledge OF this
fact possessed by Mr.. Metcalf did
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
Carnival Week

The Volcano Shows have cru2tcd
and scattered themselves an round
the Ardmurcite's headquarters. The
toot OF the engine and the music
of the organ keep bl1e and yellow
melancholy from settling down over
our pr misses. The force have rub
bored until they are like unto an
owl which We have hrard (hoing
strictly accurate, We do not vouch
for 40 will stretch round 20 see
anyone behind it un'n It breaks IS
neck. We have had to threatel the
devil with violence ON account OF
his absorption in the snakes
Tho only way Aunt Sallic
has been able to hold TO business
has been the threat OF telling the
Confederate veterans on her.
They could not have the high dive
yesterday because the net was wet,
and they say that, when man
comes down from high dive onto
a wet net. the effect Is somewhat as
though every buckisg p,oGCAo OF
the plains had bucked him all at
once
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
METcALF QUITS
Another Change IN Roosevolrs c1bj-
net Took place Today.

Another Change IN Roosevelts c1bj.
net Took place Today.
Washington. ID. G. Dec. 1.-A0other
change u the Roosevelt cabinet tool,
place to10v whom Victor IT, Met.
calf Of California. formally rclu-
quishcd Tho portfolio Of secretary Of
the navy. and was succeeded hv
Truman n. Newberrv Of Michigan,
who had been assistant secretary
in name. but secretary in fact,
since November, 1905.
Secretary Metcalf has been "a
stickler for his prerogatives, hr,
has found himself on repeated oc-
casions practically ignored by the
president in important matters af
fecting naval policy and the conduct
Of his department
Lack OF health and the sense OF
isolation ande strangementb etweeL
himself and President Roosevelt
prompted Mr.. Metcalrs resignation.
He has been III sor n year, and
during thel asst two months ne has
scarcely been able to sit at his desk
Juts before election he had 10 can
eel an engagement to speak In
West Virginia. Since that time he
has been able TO be at the do
partment parts Of only two days
Mr. Metcalf left Washington in
the middle Of last April, going to-
his home in California with a hope
that he could regain his health. He
remained there until September, He
believed himself improved when he
came back 10 Washington,
Since the beginning OF his chiefs
III health, Mr., Newberry has been
head OF the department In all but
name, President Roosevelt has look
ed TO him for advice in the few
matters OF naval administration he
did not feel ne could manage by
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01

Clyde Downing, private secretary
to Chas. ID. Carter. will leave here
tomorrow for Washington. He will
go by way of Durlnt, where he will
have the antlers put on him by the
Durant lodge of Elk, before h,
goes on to the capitol city for the
session of con nyress.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
DEcEMBE r..

Hail gracious month Thou come st 10
us bearing
30 blossoms. shcaf or gem.
But on thy fair white bosom simply
wearing
The Star Of Bethlehem.
Beneath thy feet the autmun's har
vest spaces
Are vciled with drifting SHOWS.
'1'is time instead to make the
hearts waste places
Blossom like Sharons rose.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01

not tend to foster cordial relations
between them. The friends of the
new secretary are hopeful he will,
maze such good record that he
will be asked to remain by President
elect Taft agter March next.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
FAILURE

FAILURE.
Each season hath us perfect day
The lily and the rose,
Each In it's turn doth bud and bloom.
Each rich fulfillmcnt knows.
What matter though It fade and fall,
II, having had its day,
The rose or lily, each in turn,
Doth pass from life away.
Onep crfect summer day outweighs
\ hundred wasted hours,
Forgotten all the weary time
Before the rose tree flowers.
But poor indeed. the barren life
That knows no perfect state,
But, unfulfillcd its promises,
In failure sees its fate.
Frank Fair
Every member Of the Mothers
club is urged TO b. present at
tho meeting Wednesday afternoon
az three There is important business
~ ho ,r,ns,c,od
Mrs. VI. Ikard will entertain the
members OF the Forndalc Review
club tomorrow afternoon. The les.
SON subject is Greece and Mrs.
A. Carpenter VIII lead Dhg session.
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r.. d., ,r., s... r.hu, ror. .rc
,..r
Mr. SIDNEY Mulholaud. q uopu'ar
n'eht Of the grip. was in The
civ ON the woo', ond and whilc hcrc
received a phone MESSAGE from his
family u Fort Smith saving that
his son. Wor,v had broken HIS
arm and that the other son, Macon.
lad been hurt II is hoped that Il Is
nothing serious. The Mulhollands
We're citizens OF Ardmore and have
many friends here.
-
Mr.. and Mrs A. Eddleman wer'
evening to attend the meeting of
the order of Eastern Star
Mrs knight Mrs. thompson Mss
Knight and Mrs. ~ II. Graham were
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01

Lady burned-but not with a visl.
bic burner like the Dire& Acton
gas stoves have that are sold by
Kearney. ltf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
New Orleans Futures.

New Orleans. La, Dec Cotton
futures opened barely steady. closed
steady. The range of active futures
today was:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
Liverpool Spots.

Spot cotton today clsicr, mid.
sos; sales 5000, American GoOO.
receipts 1890. American 1890
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
...SOCIETY... %.
by Mrs 7. H. Sturaeou Phopes House 634. Office S.

OF Marietta guests. Initiation was In
order and Miss Anna Cardwell and
Mr. ,Foney Gillian were giHnf
the degree
There was an unusual large at.
tcndanc. and after the ceremonies
refrcs hments were served and a
social hour spent. Among the guests
were Mr. and Mrs A. Eddl7
Mrs. Knight. Miss Knight Mrs.
Thompson and Mrs. f. +. Graham.
Miss Floy Avis was hostess to the
Ladies OF The Iraf Monday after
noon There was an unusually good
attendance and a most enthusiastic
meeting was had The following
program was rendered:
By viewing Nature. Natures Hand
maid Art.
Makes Mighty things from small
beginnings grow
Landscape
Roll call-Brief comments on some
great picture you have seen and like.
Leader-Mrs. Florence Dexter
Paper (tou minutesD % velopment
cf Landscape Painting Through the
three periods Of American Art
1 Vocal Solo-Mrs. Gertrude Guillot
Oral responses five minutes.
la Frage-Mrs. c. VI. Campbell.
Mrs. Lillian Cobb was to have had
this number but on account OF i'll.
ness in the family was not present.
/ mness-Mrs. Minnie Wall.
! Church-Mrs Lenah Potter
Violin Solo--Mrs. Lester
Table Talk-Mrs Lcnah Teer,
( leader.
THE founding Of National based
upon the gifts of'J-Charlcs l..
/ Freer-Mrs. Ida Alexander
Harriet Jane Johnson, Mrs Nettle
/ Anderson.
/ William +. Evans
/ Hostess-Miss Floy AVIS.
/ At a call meeting OF the Woodmcn
Circle yesterday afternoon some fif-
ty or moro applications we're bal.
loted on. Applicants who had given
their names on Thursday night at
thcr eception. Mrs Manchester Civ
/ ing a special dlspensation on that
4 evening only and to those ap7lica-
tions was her signature
There isn't an auxiliary in the
state outnumbering the ono Of the
Woodmon Of the World. and the
. Circle I'm Ardmorc Is known
throughout the state for IT'S good
work. Mrs. Edgar Sandlln. the
Guardiani given credit for their
success and the olevatlng Of this or
der here. she having taken charge
some six months ago. and from the
first now life was instill d-and a
bright future IS in store for this
organization.
Mrs. p. II Woods entertained the
members OF the Chau,auqua class
Monday rorroon "Paacc Confer
onc.' was the subject studied
There was good 1.tou'a0co ~'.
class will meet with Mrs g. C.
Cruao ou uoyt Monday
81
Nra Joe T. Wodero ana nanv
Grace returned today rrlm visit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
Opcn nIgh Low TIDY W.
New York Spots.

Spot market quiet and unchanged;
mid. 9.35 no sales.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
Close
New Orleans Spots.

Spot market quiet; lld down,
mid $ 1915; sales $50; f. u. b. 1900
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
7 HE N Ar KETS
AS RECEIVED BY THE AROMoRE.
ITE EVERY AFTERNOON BY
TELEGRAPH.
COTTON.
Liverpool Futures

LlyerOool Dec 1.-The range OF
cotton futures today was
Close
Open pm. Close Vest
Dcc.Jan ..4G9 4G7ia iG9ia i1iia
Jan-Fcb ..iGgh ICs lGgia ana
Feb Mar .4Gs IGS 469ia i7lta
Tone opened easy, D. m. quiet,
closed steady.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
LOCAL MARNEr

Uv Wm. Newman.
r"# Gu and -'.c aru..
r....s fnw 5000 tr rn-. r.r
f gave pop 1u".a
Groom N".. "a. .n -.
N.. hides sc t1 IUe
U...r ... .u ...
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01

New York. y. V. Dec Cotton
futures opened today barely steady.
closed barely steady The range OF
cottoa futures today was:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01

Even light beer has been known to
produce a dark brown taste.
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Wednesday

Majestic.
Prayer meeting az all church e.
Fcrndalc Review club with Mrs.
W. lkard
Aztccs' dance at Red Mems Hall.
Mothers club at Washington build.
ing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
SOCIAL CALENDAR.
Tuesday

Majestic.
Thoatorium
Guild meets.
Broadway Baptist Aid at IN,
church
Broadway Methodist Home Mis-
sion Society. at church.
South Ardmore Baptist Aid. at the
church.
Carter Avenue Aid. at the church.
Christian Aid, at the church.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, ILL., Dec. 1.-The follow
Ing is the range OF the active n
turcs on the Chicago Board OF Trade
today:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01

ron sALE-Coupon Books at Ard
moreite office.
.un an..I. Ahy amount ui d,rt Ap
ply L. Il. Marston 2O-tf
FOR sALE--lSOO TWO. thrco and four
year old steers. George Simon, Cor
nlsh. Okla. 26.5
FOR SALE-SO acres within one and
one half miles OF oil and gas wells
near Wheeler: also 1900 acres az
ricultural land all In Carter county.
Enquire at room 20 Bankers Natio-
nal Bank Building. abtf
FOR SALE Gents Furnishing busl
ness best location In city Good
clean stock. will show good profit
Would consider taking In partner
Address Box 3ll.Ardmorr. Okla.
10 II
FOR SALE Scholarship IN Selvidge
Business college. Daily Ardmore.
ite.
FOR SALE My residence ON North
Washington street, close In. Five
rooms. bath room and hall. Gas and
every other modern convenience.
Phone Coo l5tl
MORAN SCOTT.
WEST TEXAS LNND-For sale In
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01

For sale by w. b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-01

one 81 the pleasant gatherings oi
the Order of Eastern Star was
that last evening at the Masonic
Temple, when the Ardmore Stars
entertained in honor of number
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-05-14

son called the convention to order there were al
ready about 1900 delegates in their seats, making
a magnificent audience for Robert H. Patton who
was introduced as the committees choice for tenn
porary chairman and presented remarkably
strong, we'll prepared and ably delivered address.
To say that Mr.. Patton's address was received
with great enthusiasm would be correct and yet
would fail to represent the full truth. There was,
to be sure, great shouting and cheering and the
outward signs of enthusiasm, but there was some
thing better The delegates knew that they were
listening to great statement of great principles
by great man, and they were lifted by the
knowledge to new resolutions and higher pur-
poses. The speech made something far better than
enthusiasm-t made fighting courage and big
hope
With Mr. Patton in the temporary organization
was list of secretaries, the Hon. John R. Golden,
of the Prohibition members of the legislature,
at the head, H. S. Warner of the Intercollegiate
Association, Charles Temple, C. D. Marston and
Ruth Curriden, as assistants.
These secretaries were made the permanent sec
retaries of the convention, but when the commit
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-05-14

tee on permanent organization reported, early IN
the afternoon, Mr.. Patton was relieved and the
convention gavel laid in the hands of Oliver
w. Stewart who had already been slated by the
state committee to conduct the principal work of
the afternoon the raising of campaign funds.
Mr. Stewart prefaced this work with speech
The audience was doubtless impressed that it was
able Speech inspiring speech, eloquent
speech, but all were chiefly impressed with the
fact that it was very much to the point. Not
word was wasted With the rapdest of his rapid
fire delivery, Stewart hurled the great facts of the
day and hour into the minds and hearts of the
and women before him, and then in effect
said: what are you going to do about it ?"
The audience did something.
In the ranks of the Prohibition party of Illinois
there not very many men of great wealth and
the process of raising campaign funds has, for
some years past been pretty nearly a continuous
performance Hardly sat in the convention
who had not already given to the funds of the
state committee generously. Hundreds of those
present had helped to carry the various local op-
ton fights which have cost the people of Illinois
not less than $4,000 in the past few months But
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-05-14

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, May 7-(Staff Correspond
ence)-One of the greatest state conventions in
the history of the Prohibition party in the United
States closed its sessions here at today. The
almost 1900 delegates who composed it going
to their homes inspired by the belief that they
have taken part in of the great occasions that
make history. Never, perhaps, since the newly
formed Republican party met in state convention
at Bloomington in 1856, has a important
gathering been held in the state of Illinois,
The convention not only remarkable for its
size and for its enthusiasm, but, WE'LL in its
personnel, in the businesslike way in which it did
things and in the conviction which seemed to
dominate all present that that which was being
done had to do with the welfare of the people of
the whole Prairie State; that the convention
not playing politics but taking part in the govern
ment of the commonwealth. Inspiring the pres
ence of veterans is, the convention had what is
even more inspiring-the presence of large num-
Der of young men and men in the prime of life.
The average age of the delegates was probably
below that of any other Prohibition convention
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-05-14
May THEN PROHIBIT
ILLINOIS, GREATEST CONVENTION
of of
Big N1oneyto Push the

held in Illinois in decade. The convention, too,
was remarkable in the number of men present
who had never yet voted the Prohibition ticket,
having been won to the party since the last state
election, and among these were not few men
who have occupied prominent positions and held
office under the old political parties. Men who
have been supervisors and states attorneys and
have occupied other public offices as Republicans
and Democrats, were here as Prohibtionsts
The weather has been extremely unfavorabe.
Having gone somewhat "dry" of liquor a few
weeks ago, all southern and middle Illinois is 60
ing very wet with water. The rivers are out
of their banks and the roads are bottomless with
mud, but the people have come-almost 1900 dele
gates and plenty of visitors.
The convention proper began yesterday morn
ing, though the gathering of the Intercollegiate
Association Tuesday evening was attended by
large number of delegates and was considered
part of the great occasion When Chairman Will