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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-20
The New Plays Of the Present Week

The Girl on the Film and who have
since been appearing in different Lon
don successes.
Others In the company are James
Blakeley, whose performance in The
Schoolgirl and The Little Cherub
Will be remembered by local audiences
and who Is now recognized as the
favorite low comedian OF London;
Maurice Farkoa, last seen here In The
Merry Countess at the Casino, and
who has since been singing in pro-
ductionS in London and Paris; Laur!
De Frece, who starred at the ShafteS-
bury Theatre In the London presentt-
ton OF The Queen OF the Movies;
Davie Burnaby, scion OF an ar!stocratic
family, who is hailed as Englands best
light comedian; Iris Hoey. the creator
OF Baby Nine in London, and who
ranks abroad after Marie Tempest as
the greatest comedienne OF the last
generation, and Madge SaunderS
The Hon. Helen Cecil Douglas Scott
! MontIgu, twcnty-twO- year-Old daugh-
ter OF Lord Montagu OF Beaulieu and
"A grl ndniece Of the late Duke Of Buc-
cleuCh, will make her initial American
appearance in 'To-night's the Night
Her father is the pioneer OF British
aircraft and he is serving in the army
at present as Brigadier- Colonel OF the
Seventh Hampshire Regiment The
Hon. Miss Montagu is the heiress Of
one OF the few British peerages which
descends in the female line and she
will some day become Baroness Mon
tagu OF Beaulleu in her own right"
This all very well in its way Mr..
| Worm: but for those familiar with
English musical plays the bonnie
bruche Is contained in these words:
"'To-night's the Night vii! not be
| changed in any respect Cor It's local
premiere. so that all its English sparkle
and humor viii be retained"
1t is announced that the Aston The
atre, closed for the past two weeks. will
open en- Christmas night with Hello
| broadway" "A new review by George
NJ. Conan, which rs described as "a mu-
steal crazy quilt in two sides and four
teen patches" Both the words and
music are said to be the work of Mr.
| Conan. In addition to Mr.. Conan and
| William Collier to bear the burden OF
the comedy there will be seen Louise
| Dresser, Belle Blanche. ROs2ika Dolly
Peggy Wood, Grave Nolan, Florence
Moore, Elsie Weller. Thelma Pinda
Lawrence Wheat, Martin Brown
Charles Clark, Sidney Jarvis anc
others.
Christmas night at the Casino vii
he celebrated by the production OF
I"Lldy Luxury" with a score by Will
lam Schroeder to a text by Rida J
Young. ina claire will have the lead
ing role and the company will also in
clude Harry Conor. Forrest HUFF. Ar
uhur Albro, Alan Nude, Emf lie Lea
Alice Monatt, Emily Fitzroy, Franz
Andrews Francis Bryan and others.
Rudolph Christians and Heinrich
| NARROW win he seen at the lrvinl
i'laCe Theatre on christmas night II
"Bundcs brudcr,' which Is announced al
a new and amusing comedy. Every da.
from next Friday there will be spe
clil matinee of "Snowwhite," tho fair!
play for children.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-20

the fsid Of the commentator. who IL
called upon to describe what he sees. not
what might have been. II is. as Maud
Muller remarked on summers day
the slddest OF all sad words OF tongue
or pen. but it never seems so sad as in
been. bur was not
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-20

AL the holiday money that happens
TO be abroad on Christmas eve will
have 20 be careful when it comes 10 the
activity of the theatre managers this
week. They have made careful ef-
fort 10 get hold OF Il. There are TO be
new plays every night this week and
OF some nights there will be two novel
ties offered, OF course Christmas comes
but once a year and that is why man
ayers cheer.
ON Monday night tho actors Of the
French Theatre in their aerial perch
atop the Century Theatre will be seen
In Dumas's old La Dame aux Camel
las which is to be played with Nine.
lorska in the leading role. Such "A
play might more properly take its place
In the historical series, since II has
ceased 10 possess more than a historic
interest. When Sarah Bcrnhardt acts
In the play this interest Is increased
since both are national monuments of
The French theatre. Jose Ruben Will
at armand and Claude Benedict vii.
bee seen as that grand old Gatt.eaNc
Pr,c DUrdL
The Bandbox Theatre in East FIJI
ty-seyenth street was formerly used as
a German theatre by Adolf Philip
but has been acquired by company
% which Douglas Wood is the director
Mr., Wood has selected large com
pany Of we'll known players and on
Tuesday night they will show in Poor
Little Thing by Jerome X. Jerome
what they are capable of accomplish
Ing. There will DE a series Of dramas
acted during the winter but the person
nj ~ me company VIII not De- chahs''
General excellence Will De the ann oi
ue "'Iah'Zil'oh ana lhere are 10 DE- N'
t-'a'ils"'d posts such as leading man
Every actor VIII he eNpe''eu u
'a"" me part 10 Which ne - pes'
e''p.eu' NaturaAy the dramas 80
. Tea VIII be those especially suited 10
N'r intimate atilosphere OF S"idi
U''''Ie' IL Is me present intention OF
100 management 10 give one pay every
The work 10 be acted on Tuesday
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-20

Rudolph Christians and Heinrich
NARROW win he seen at the Irving
iiaCe Theatre on christmas night IN
"Bundcs bruder," which Is announced as
a new and amusing comedy. Every day
from next Friday there will be a spe-
clll matinee of "Snowwhite," the fairy
play for children.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-20

w TfLLARD MACK. whose apologize
w pro vita sua appears else
where In TIE Sun, suffers UNI
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14
FIRST NATIONALS
 FINE SHOWING
Fifteen Per Cent Dividend De- clared-T. J. Graham and C. J. Saenger Elected
 Directors.

At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the First Ma tional Bank Tuesday afternoon, a semi-annual dividend of 15 per cent was declared and au- thorized to be paid to the stock holders. This splendid bank has been in the habit of declar- ing 10 per cent semi-annual di- vidends, but at this meeting raised it to 15 per cent.
 T. J. Graham of Tuckerman and c. J. Saenger of Newport were added to the directorate of this bank, whose surplus and undivided profits were this year increased to $150,O00, which with a capital stock of $50,O00 offers a guarantee against loss to depositors of $200,0O0.
 This bank has a notable re- cord, having paid in cash divi- dends to it's stockholders $116,- 485, besides setting aside $150,- 900 in net earnings. Since or ganization,. the First National has also paid to the county in taxes nearly $17,000.
 The present officers were all reelected for under their capa- |ble and successful management, the banks deposits have reach ed $64O,OOO, which is a big in- crease over last year.
 5000 of the banks earnings was set aside for remodeling the building to make it more com fortable and attractive and in keeping with the institution's growth.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14
Building New Race Track.

Harrison, Jan. 13.-WOrk on the race track at the fair ground of the Boone County Fair Asso- citation, a mile and a half south of town, began today under the direction of Sol Mitchell who will supervise the construction later of the fair buildings. Pa pers of incorporation of the Boone County Fair Association have been received and show the following officers: J. R. New man, president; l. N. Shelby, vice president; Frank Kirby, secretary; Sol Mitchell, assist ant secretary; A. c. Hull, Stan ley Crandall, R. F. Wycof and |B. B. Pullen, directors.
 The association is incorporat- ed for $25,OO0 and shares of stock are worth $1O each. The committee which has charge ot the sale of this stock has sold 1 155 shares and no purchaser IS allowed to own more than a sin gle share, and may not trans fer a share to another who owns one, although the stock is trans ferable. The 25 acres of the fair ground is part of a creek bottom farm and is perfectly level. It has been leased for live
 years.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14
Salesman For Postmaster.

Searcy, Jan. 13.-L. J. Cypert, a we'll known travelling salesman for many years, this week enter ed the contest for the Searcy postmastership, completing the list of aspirants for this office to five. Trip Warner, a farmer who recently moved here from Center Hill; Lucius Pilklngton' county clerk; Sanford Rogers circuit clerk, and Dr. Il. O' Jones, representative in the last State Legislature, have been candidates for the position tor several months. This office pays $2,ooo per annum, and has been filled the past eight years by K' Is. Coffman, whose term expires
 next April.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14
FARMERS BANK
 INCREASES SURPLUS
Old Board and Officers Re-elect. ed - Very Satisfactory
 Showing For Year.

The fifth annual meeting of the stockholders of The Far mers' Bank was held Wednes- day morning in their banking rooms and the present board of directors and same efficient off, cers reelected for the ensuing year.
 The showing made by the bank was very creditable to it's management and highly satis- factory to the stockholders. The profits were placed to the surplus, increasing that fund to $8,O00. This is Newport's youngest bank and has paid 20 per cent cash dividends to it's stockholders since it's organiza- ton.
 The directors of The Farmers Bank have been considering making the institution a nation al bank and the stockholders at this meeting empowered the di- rectors to subscribe and pay for stock in the Regional Reserve bank if they considered it ad- vantageous to become members of the system and also author ized the taking out of a national charter if deemed to the best in- terests of the bank.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14
Will Try Second Time.

While Sheriff McCuistion has returned home from Springfield, Illinois, without w. c. or Hills Hubbard, he has not given up the fight of bringing them back to Jackson county for trial on the charge of arson.
 Prosecuting Attorney Erwin is assisting him and has filed information in one of the jus tice of peace courts, from which a warrant will be issued and new requisition papers secured from the governor.
 Governor Dunne ordered the two Hubbards held under bond, pending a new hearing on Janu- ary 23, when the Jackson Coun- ty sheriff will again be present to press the case. Deputy Sher- if l. F. Ray has been notified to return for the present.
 Attorneys for the defendants in their hearing before Governor Dunne alleged that the Hub bards could not secure a fair trial in Arkansas and claimed that the Hubbard home burned from natural causes and that nc insurance was collected.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14
LiouOr Forces Win Point.

Fort Smith, Jan. 13.-The white adult population of For1 Smith is 11,O91, County Judge Ezra Hester decided this after noon in the hearing of the petl- tion to grant saloon licenses for Fort Smith. This is regarded as a victory for the liquor ln- terests. The hearing today was devoted to testimony concerning the number of residents of the city eligible to sign the petition. It included everything from gas and electric meters to a school and government census.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14
Judge Coffin's Funeral.

Pin Bluff, Jan. 13.-Impres- sive ceremonies marked the last rites for the late Jrdge Charles Coffin at 10 o'clock this morn ing, when the Rev. J. |. Norris, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, preached the funeral ser mon. The services were held at the residence of Dr. z. Orto, Judge Coffin's brother-ir-law on Laurel street. All Pine Bluff did honor to the distinguished citizen and soldier who had an- swered the final bugle call and many friends from over the state were present to pay their last respects to Judge Coffin,
 The pallbearers were chosen from among Judge Coffin's com- rades in the Confederacy, most of them being members of J. Ed Murray Camp of United Con federate Veterans. They in- cluded: General John R. Gib- bons, commander of the Arkan- sas Division U. c. w.; Dr. Junius Jordan, H. A. Mccoy, A. H. D. Perkins, B. E. Benton, General B. H. Holmes, J. D. Assman, H.. l.. Assman and H. L. Lyon.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14
Two PardOns Granted.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Jan. 14.-ln re- sponse to the request of many of the officials and others, Gov. Hays granted a pardon to re- store the citizenship of Robert Evatt of Waldron, Scott county. Evatt is a boy who was convict ed by a Justice of the Peace of drunkenness and fined $2O and sentenced to 30 days on the farm. The penalty was fully paid.
 The governor also granted a pardon to Miss Alma Nelson, a young white woman of Pope county, who was recently con- victed of a felony, and sentenced to nine months in the peniten- tiary by the circuit court at Russellville. She was brought to the penitentiary last Satur. day by the sheriff, and the offi' cials report that they have nc accommodations in the institu tions for white women. Practl cally all the county officials re commend her pardon, and hel brother at Jacksonville agrees to take her to his home and tak' care of her.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14
Extraditi0n Defective.

Springfield, H., Jan. 13.-Be- cause the -extradition papers is- sued by the governor of Arkan- sas for the return to Newport of w C. Hubbard and his son, Hillis4 Hubbard, k lawyers of Harrisburg, Arkansas, are de- fective, Governor Dunne today continued until Friday, January 23, the hearing of the papers. The men are charged with burning a dwelling house in Newport on April 13, 1911.
 The statement on which the requisition papers were issued does not charge a felony, nor does it say that the Hubbards are fugitives from justice. It states only that they are from Harrisburg. The information does not give the value of the dwelling burned, nor tell by whom it was owned, these items being blank.
 The Arkansas authorities will have until January 23, to issue
 new papers, properly filled out or to amend the ones here.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14
First Reports Exaggerated.

Tokio, Jan. 13.-Japan is he roically meeting a double afflic- tion-famine in the North and earthquakes in the South. Ten million people are in need of food in Northern Hondu and Hokkaido and there have been
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14
} ROADS .-.,-.,>. fA1if CONVENTION
l. little Rock And Many
 E.ent Speakers Address 1 Association.
independent.

|fO lnutpoiio0AAo'
 Rock, Jan. 1.-The 1 Annual convention of |,nsas Good Roads and ! Association convened 4 morning for a two |ssion. The officers are: Poker, Monticello, presi- |T. Angelo Augusta, vice It;; George R. Brown Lit N secretary-t re several hundred dele l attendance. A feature orenoon session was an u to the plant and quar- e Big Rock Stone and etion Company, at the Pic Rock, as the guests Dickinson.
 reetings were delivered ty Judge Joe Asher, one sding highway builders Jnited States, the well dress by Mayor Charles r. and the reply to the 5 of welcome by Pres sA Coker.
 ternoon the speakers covernor George w. Representative A. V. author of the present ,W.Bs Owen, secretary tate Highway Commis-
 B. A. Kingsley, late ghvay Engineer. There 3 night session tonight
 the speakers will be perintendent George B. Ell M. Potter of Clifton,
 president of the South ional Highway Associa- rtin Nelson, dean of the ural College at Fayette-
 sociate Justice w. F. md Charles w. Highfill gould, member of the ghway Commission.
 the speakers Thursday
 enator James P. Clarke
 q E. Toms of Washing.
 ,, Representative Heart bn, Dr. E. B. Mcknight
 ey. All addresses vii
 arious phases of high
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14


 Miss Franchelle Hooker left yesterday for Memphis to att tend a houseparty given by her friend, Miss Corinne Smith.
 Joe l.. Bevens left Tuesday afternoon by way of Mernpl1is for California, where he will spend a several weeks vacation. He expects to visit all the most interesting places in the state and besides sight seeing will take a good long rest from busl- ness duties.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14
". m n
 5 Of Bananas.

k Of Bananas.
 Beard has a car of ba-
 the tracks here now, Fopen his car for busi-
 day or two. Give
 when you want nice, nnas. dtf.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-14

many deaths from starvation. In the South islands of Kinshiu and Shikohu are in the grip of seismic disturbances. Craters have suddenly discharged great volumes of flaming rocks and terrifying the Southern empire and ashes are falling as far north as Osakas.
 Although the fate of the in- habitants of Sakura Island is not certain, it is believed the great majority of them have es- capped to the mainland, though many escaped in a maimed and burned condition.
 SAKURA EVACUATED.
 The cruiser Tone has sent a wireless dispatch to the effect that Sakura has been entirely evacuated.
 This morning the foreign of- flee received a dispatch from the former minister to China. sent from that city only a few hours before, saying
 About ten persons have been killed and 30 injured. The whole city is in great confusion"
 The foreign office thinks this indicates that the early reports were vastly exaggerated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30
seant Clothes Shock Queen.

Brussels, MaEh $50 shocked
was Queen Elizabeth at the scanti-
ness Of attire Worn by a nImbe.
OF women at the last court ball
that she has persuaded the king to
appoint an official dress censor.
This functionary, one Of the court
chamherGains, tc De appointed to-
Jay. has been iustrusted 10 stand
ar the door Of all future court en-
-ertainments and refuse admission
10 any woman whose dacolletta is
100 deep or the split of whose
skirt is too high. Several of the
gowns complained Of by her majesty
were slit TO the knee while the cor
sages were. eXtrayaganty scant as
we'll as flimsy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30

Mr.. Topperwein is the originator
of many marvellous fancy and trick
shots and also of the feat OF draw
ing the heads Of Indian chiefs and
other pictures with bullets shot from
rifle. Rifle shooting is not his
only requirement, as he does Won
denm work also with revolver pis-
'tol ana shotgun
Mrs. Topperwe.n is undohbtedly
the premier lady shot Of the world.
Although she took MP shooting only
a few years ago, She has startled
the shooting world and entertained
many thousands of people by her
great skill with rife, shotgun and
pistol Shooting COMES natural to
her, as without seeming difficulty
she masters various kinds of shoot
ing quickly.
Her first public appearance was
at the Worlds Fair in St. Louis,
where, with . Winchester automatic
rife, she broke 967 out Of 1000
1-2-inch flying targets, and later
1895 out of 1000 with a straight
run of 1,437
Besides being q wonderful wing
and fancy shot, Mrs. Topperwein is
consistent shooter at the traps
and has made a straight run of
226 and won many high averages in
open competitions, shooting against
the best professional and amateurI
shots in the world At San Antonio,
Texas, July IS, 1908, she broke 961
in 1000 targets thrown at the reg
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30
gista.
HEALDTON

Healdton Okla, March 22.-We
are having just enough rain 10 stol
all farm work.
Lots of good road talk, and We
trust something may result from it,
Nj, TaliaferrO has been here in the
interests of good roads, and our
folks will do their part if the roads
come into Healdton.
The interurban has grade stakes
up here, and we think may be We
may get it.
The roads arb in bad shape and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30

ulation distance IN ! hours ana ''
minutes
A. the Pacific Coast HandIcaP'
held at Seattle IN l9Io' MIS-, Iop-
per|ein won hish general average
oye' large field oI the best Shots
.oi the Pdcihc coast ana Oahaua' On
the first day of the tournament
she made the remarkable score ol
l9o IN 2oo, Nhlch lhcIuIel ~ uo'o-
les, and on the inaI day SAe broke
the entire program Of 100 singles
straight during the year I'I'' MIS-
Topper"ein shot at I'O'0 targets
scoring over 20 per cent ohe M"Ie
straight runs OF 100 nine Tunes ana
one run OF 100. Sho,Jihg Ior 'Ae
Denver Post trophy IN a gaze ol
wind she scored ~ cut OF IOo ifom
the 2-yard mark. AT Ihe Eastern
Handicap she outshot the ne4d OF
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30
READ THIS.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel,
cures diabetes, weak and lame backa
rheumatism, and all irregularities OF
the kidneys and bladder in both mes
and women Regulates bladder trou-
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druggist. will be sent by mail on
receipt OF s1.00. One small bottle Is
two months treatment, and seldom
fails to perfect cure. Send for
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states. DR.. =. W. Hall, 1928 Olive
street, st. Louis, No. Sold by drug
g1sta.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30
WOMEN MAY BE STRONG

ana enjoy life whether in the home
or business world if they can keep
at bay those ailments peculiar to
their SEX If every woman realized
how Lydia Z. Pnhham's Vegetable
Compound, that simple remedy made
from roots and herbs, goes to the
root Of the trouble and overcomos
such symptoms as backacne, head
aches, nervousness and irritability,
they would be healthier, happier
and stronger, If you suffer from
any form of female ills why don't
you try it? It will pay you to do
so.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30
Spring Blood and System Cleanser.

During the winter months impurities
accumulate, your blood becomes i'm
pure and thick, your kidneys, liver and
towels fail to work, causing so-called
Spring Fever" You feel tired, weak,
and lazy. Electric Bitters-the spring
tonic and system cleanser-is what
YOU need: they stimulate the kid
nels, liver and bowels TO healthy ac-
ion, expei blood impurities and re-
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lion. Electric Bitters makes you feel
like new. Start a four weeks treat
ment-it will put you in fine shape for
our spring work. Guaranteed. All
Druggists. SOC and 800.
Il. {. sucklen & Co., Philadelphia or
ST. Louis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30
Says Coal Won't Do.

Washington, March 90 Secretary
Daniels reported to congress today
that the coal from the Bering river
fields in Alaska was unsuitable for
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30
Linuuist. Yet starvina-

Chicago, March 29-Because IA
miliarity with several languages
could not buy him a square meal
John Stellins, 81 4 ,insuist. jumped
into the Douglas park lagoon today
A policeman fshed him out.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30

. Turn all old clothes into new
ones-clean them and bring them to
The Ardmoreite office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30

NTVtTHOOn StSsTJN
Junior class singing f")m all classes
to come as the names oi thCI
classes appear above.
Time for special songs from all
classes who wish to respond
Business Session.
Conventional Singing, led by Lead
ers chosen by convention.
Convention closed by PRAYER by
Chaplain.
ABE FOWLER, Pres,
G. A. GURLEY, Sec.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30

Bring your old clean rags to the
Ardmoreite office-they need them
now.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-30
of Wilson, Oklahoma, March 4, 1914
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