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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-17
Fatal Improvement.

4 German whose wife was i'll at
the Seney Hospital, Brooklyn. called
the first evening she was there and
inquired how she was getting along.
He was told that she was improving
Next day he called again, and was
told she was still improving. This
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-17
TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION
Is OF the seece type speeds prac-
cay noiseless All
oil Shafts and bearings liberal positive
and The transmission designed handle
with liberal factor Of safety This and grade
usually found this price
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-17

Read the want ads.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Walter W. Msthieson and Mary +. Farmer.
Matthew Fair and Marion Fulton.
Thomas +. Kelley and Mary Brown.
Melven n Burks and Maggie l.. Downey, boil,
Of Lowmoor. Va.
Alfonso c. Coles and Minnie NJ. Pugi, both Of
Lawrence A. Aziin and Salle K Hack. both
of Petersburg, Va.
Edmond W. Cowies and Anye R. Driscoll.
both Of Toano. Va.
Fred s. Port Of Clarion. Fa.. and Margaret
SmatherS of New Bethlehem. Pa.
James A. Green and Leah NJ. Cunningham.
Berkley {. Thompson of Round HILL Va. and
Mary NJ. Myers of Lincoln, Va.
Clarence f. Williams and Irene Doweil.
Maurice NJ Garrett Ethel 1. Kline both
of Hanover. Pa.
William F. Gilbert and Carolyn D. kleine
both of New York city.
Ernest r. Bell OF fairnont, W Va, and Ola
l.. Conaway of this city.
Holland W. Watkins Of baltimore Nd. and
Katie 4. Smith of this city.
Cary l.. Fl.po and ol.ne +. W!ngfeld, both
OF Richmond. Va.
William Ii. Bryant and Eianch T.. Payne. both
Of Sp"tsyvaniu. Va.
lhomaS III. Allen and Liliian NJ. Ruttu both
of i.iciionu. Nr.
Waller y. Brooks and Arie A. riummer
tnaii s.oss OF tatletts. Va. and Eliza
befi r. Combs OF StatforUs Store. Va.
William iholni son and Sarah T. Elwood.
odis Loxi"y and olive Carter, both Of Milford,
John T. Wood and Aleline o. Hurd
i~iainn l.. i.oo!dSJn and Anna II. Furguson.
both of Driean.
clayton Eihri,gc ard Lula \. Miller.
Stephen l.. ,.iiuacher and Susie NJ. Estes
tleve II. Staufrr of this city and Jetfe W
Abel Of Reading. Pa
William A. Wilson and Ella $. Davis
Jerome Fiizhugh and Lenora Warren.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
LARGEST SINGLE DAYS
IMPORTATION OF GOLD
933, ,OOO, 900 Deposited By ]. P. Nor
gan & Co.-Total for Year Now
se7s, ,ooo, 900.

NEW YORK. December 2s-The largest
single days Importation of gold into this
country was recorded today with the de-
posit of s3s.0oo.O0o by ]. P Morgan &
Co. in the New York and Philadelphia
asaay Offices. OF this amount 1000, 900.
deposited here, was in the form of Amer
ican eagles. being the identical gold which
was shipped to Paris in April. 1904. dur
ing the Roosevelt administration. by this
government as part Of the payment Of
s4o.000,000 made to the old French
Panama Canal Company for its equities
in the canal
II was brought back to this country
in the same boxes in which it was sent
abroad and in which it has been kept
for nearly thirteen years This gold
represented the first importation in the
form of American gold eagles since the
present movement began. The bulk of
previous receipts was in bar gold and
other forms.
Todsys consignments bring the total
gold imports for the year up TO s67S
100000. exceeding by several hundred
millions the inflow for any previous
year.
The movement was interpreted here
as indication of the effort being made
by Great Britain to improve the ex-
change situation and to keep money
rates in the New York market favor
able for borrowing purposes.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported 10
the health department within the last twenty
four hours:
Kay j. Thomas. a years. Garfield Hospital
Eudorns {. kenuey, - years. l1b1 9Th street
northwest
J. Edward Burke - years. tuberculosis Hos
pifal
Amandus jacket g. years. 81. Elizabeth Hos
pital
Elizabeth Littleford. 81 years. G15 9Th street
northwest
George II. Malone. 4s years II 4th street
southeast.
John Frank 1.andy. 30 years 1903 18th street
northwest.
William Quint, III years, George Washington
University Hospital.
bena Sakolsky. IL years. 1909 street south
east
Aubrey NJ. Williams, - years. Garfield Hos
pital
William Francis Hunt, . months 9 days. :21
b street northwest.
William jenkins 6s years, Freedmen's Hos
pital.
Isabelle Robins, ~ years. st. Elizabeth Hos
pital.
John Tolhert. 60 years. Freedmen's Hospital.
Clemintine Williams, - years, 902 3rd street
southwest
Thomas Pnckney years. Casualty Hospital.
Francis Beatrice Reed. o. years. 1f06 Corcoran
street northwest.
William Matthews. 10 months. 2l0 L street
southwest
George H. Thomas. 8 months, 1921 E street
southeast.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Planned 1t at Wedding.

Lieut.. Howard and his bride are both
Washingtonians. They were attending
the wedding of two of their friends,
Ensign Robert Turner Darrow, L. S.
n. and Miss Virginia o. Winter, last
night. when they decided that it would
be better to be married Immediately
than to put off the ceremony until the
end sof Lieut. Howards next cruise.
which Will probably not be before
April Arrangements for tbc ceremony
were quickly completed.
Following their wedding at Rockville.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Howard accompanied by
Mr. and Mrs. Graham. went to the Shore
ham Hotel and joined Ensign and Mrs.
Darrow at supper party. Later Lieut..
and Mrs. Howard went to the home Of
the brides mother at the Baltimore apart
ment and told of their wedding
Evening star., 1916-12-28
MAKE OPERA POSSIBLE HERE.
Committee of Guarantors for Brief
Season Beginning January II.

The coming of the National Boston
Grand Opera Company. which opens a
brief season at Polls Theater January
IL under the direction of Max Rabnoff.
is made possible by the substantial CO.
operation of the following committee of
guarantors: Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Brad =
ley. Mr.. and Mrs. T r. Gaff, Mrs George
Vanderbilt, Mrs. William II. Bliss. Col.
stock. Mrs. Hennen Jennings, George
Hewitt Myers. William Phillips. Mrs. Jo-
seph Thropp, Frank b. Noyes. Mr. and
Mrs. II. C. Perkins, Mrs. Stephen r.
Elkns, James Pafmaee Mrs Thomas
Ewing, William Ritter. Mrs. Alexander
Stewart, Mrs Duncan Clinch Phillips w
p. Emo. Robert T Lincoln. Mrs. James
Mcdonald. Harry Wardman and Mrs
Conrad Lahr
Evening star., 1916-12-28

aiki. but was unsuccessful at both
places and was arrested by our hre.
Near the Bystritza river our artil-
lery dispersed company of enemy
troops moving northeastward from the
village of kosmotch''
BERLIN, December IS. by wireless -
Sayville.-Patrol activities on the RS
, sian front are reported in today's arr :
! headquarters statement on operatf =
in that war arena, which says:
Eastern front. front of Prince Le&
pold: At several points along the fror 1
the forces in our trenches repuls~dNa s.
vances Of Russian raiding detat
ments.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported 10 the
health department within he last twenty -foui
hours
Anton and Adelaide NJ. Brem. girl.
Roscoe NJ. and Elizabeth Roach, boy.
Oliver W. and Louise &. Eagby. boy.
James NJ. and Harriet ". Burns. girl.
Douglas +. and Mable T. Frere. boy.
Philip II. and Marie f. H-msiey. boy.
Augustus J. and Florence 6. Twine, girl.
Nathan and Mary johnson. boy.
Willinm A. and Ida Kendall. boy.
Alfred and Bessie Roberts. girl.
James W. and Hortense Scott. boy.
Domcnick and Mary Stewart, boy.
Sylvester and Carrie Jones boy.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
SEE FRIENDS MARRIED,
THEN WE'D THEMSELVES
Marine Corps Officer an1 Promised
Bride Garry Out Sud-
den Resolve.

Following the wedding of two of
their friends last night. Lieut. Samuel
LutZ Howard. L. S. NJ. C., and Miss
Mariana Buckler Gray. who had been
engaged for about six months. decided
to wait no longer. but to be married at
once. Lieut.. sHoward quickly pur-
chased wedding ring and accompa-
MED by Mr. and Mrs j. Ormond Gra-
ham. the former a schoolmate of Lieut..
Howard. the couple went to Rockville,
Md. where they were married by Rev.
Millard F. Minnick. rector of Christ
Episcopal Church
Evening star., 1916-12-28
N. E. CHURCH UNIFICATION
COMMISSION IN SESSION

BALTIMORE. Md. December 2s-
With plans mapped out for its pro-
cedure the joint commission on the
unifcation of the Methodist Episcopal
Church and the Methodist Episcopal
Church South convened at the First
Methodist Episcopal Church here today
Before the conference was called to or
der Bishop T.. E. Hoss of the southern
denomination said there had been a
discussion of the subject from every
angle by his southern colleagues and
he felt that great good would result
from the meeting. 1t was understood
that the southern branch had prac-
tically decided upon a basis Of agree
ment for presentation TO the joint body.
The deliberations of the commission
srs were preceded by public religious
service at which Bishop ". A Cand-
Ter of Atlanta, Ga. preached.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
PALERMO SURVIVOR ARRIVES.
DR.. George Williams Will Report to
Secretary Lansing.

NEW YORK, December 2s.-Dr. George
Williams. veterinary surgeon, who was
on board the Italian steamship Palermo
which was torpedoed and sunk early in
December off the Spanish coast. arrived
here today on the French line steamship p
Rochambeau from Bordeaux. DR.. Will
liams said he had been instructed by for
eign representatives of the America n
State Department to say nothing of his
experience until he had reported to Secre-
tary Lansing. He will leave for WASH
1ngton tonight
The Rochambeau. according to a num-
Der Of her cabin passengers. was delayed
two days in sailing by reports that enemy
submarines were off the French coast
waiting for her. The vessel left Decem-
ber - and made swift detour from the
usual lanes OF travel
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Italians Shell Enemy Lines.

ROME, December 2s.-''Tn the Adise
valley says yesterday war office state
ment. "our artillery kept the enemv's
lines under vigorous fire and dis
turbed his working parties On the
rest of the front the completion of our
field works was interrupted at several
points by skirmishes with the enemys
advanced posts"
Evening star., 1916-12-28
REPULSES FOR GERMANS
REPORTED BY RUSSIANS

PETROGRAD. December sS.-"In the
direction of kovel about two or three
companies of the enemy assumed the
offensive Little Porsk. but were
repulsed by our fire with great loss.
The enemy conducted an artillery fire
upon our positions in the region of
DUDE. Penaiki. Tohepeli and Zvishen
(near Brody). He took the offensive
in the neighborhood of DUDE and Pen
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Leave Expired Today.

Lieut.. Howard was home on Christmas
leave and had to report back to the yes
sci to which he is attached-the L. S s.
Wyoming. now at New York-today. He
went to New York, accompanied by his
bride. who will remain there until he
sails. She will then return to her mother $
home until the end of Lieut.. Howard 5
cruise.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Denies Implied Purpose.

He asked if this was not for the pur
pose, in the first instance. of showing
such a heavy operating expense that
Congress would not be likely to reduce
the price charged for electric service
and, in the second place. of boosting the
cost of construction figures. so as to
swell the total valuation to be allowed
for rate-making purposes.
Mr.. Ham denied that anything of this
sort was contemplated.
He explained that the matter comes
under the head of " nat is known as
clean" accounts and that in keeping
its account which is set forth in its
annual report to Congress, the Potomac
Company had been extremely conserva-
tive The company had kept out of
cost of construction and equipment
items which other concerns would have
included and placed these items under
the head of operation and maintenance.
Form of Question Changed
When Corporation Counsel Syme
asked the witness if he did not think
there was an improperly in the COM
pany submitting one figure for oper-
ating expenses to Congress and sug
gesting to the commission that this
amount concealed certain items which
should go into construction and equip
ment- Attorney y. H. Bowen, lot tHe
company, entered an objection to the
question on the ground that the word
conceal reflected on the witness.
Mr.. Syme then changed the question.
substituting the word disclose for
conceal" and Mr.. Ham replied that he
thought il would have been highly i'm
proper for the company not to have
called the commissions attention to
the facts in question, which should be
considered in establishing fair valua-
tion.
Mr.. Syme's questions were based
largely on the account given by Mr..
Ham during his direct examination OF
the development of the electric light
business in the District.
The witness said he did not know
what the United States Electric Light
Company. which eventually was absorb
ed by the existing company. had paid
for franchises in the state of West
Virginia, where il was incorporated. or
in the District of Columbia. Whatever
may have been paid in permit fees
was extremely small in comparison
with the time and energy expended by
the men who organized the company.
he added.
Mr.. Syme then took up separately the
various companies involved and the re-
organizations that We're effected to
bring about the existence of the pres
ent corporation.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Malt Dividend Is Declared

NEW YORK, December 2S.-The
American Malt Corporation has de-
clared a quarterly dividend of 81 a
share on its preferred stock The rate
previously had been so cents quarterly
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Building Permits.

following:
u. ]. DUNCAN. 10 build fourteen twoStory
brick dwellings, from 1901 to 4G27 18th street
northwest: architect. u. ]. Dungan; builder.
u. !. Dunigan: estimated cost. 81. 600.
IL. A. Eiefh. to build two frame dwellings
at 1215-l5 Rhode Island avenue northeast:
architect and builder c. NJ. Cheney; esti-
mated cost. SO. 000
NJ Il. Yaeger. to build garage in rear of
29,5 Newark street northwest: estimated cost
$500.
Washington Market Company repair
building between 11th and 18th and + and +
streets southwest estimated cost. 81 600.
South AfricaS maize crop is expected
hn fall far short of the normal weld.
Evening star., 1916-12-28

assisted by Mesdames Hal H. Smith.
William II. Franklin. Morris F. Frey.
II. A. Brooks, Daniel w. Alexander and
Jerry Mathews.
Miss Edith Temple Oracle entertained
informally at dinner last night in com
pliment to her .house guests. Miss Mary
Millett, Mr.. Archibald II. Rowan and
Mr.. Dunbar B. Adams all of New York,
and Mr.. Jules Beugureres of New Or
leans.
Mrs. John Chauncey Brooks entertain
ed at luncheon and tea dance this
afternoon at the Playhouse. in com
pliment to her young daughter. Miss
Polly Brooks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick r. Babcock
of Chicago, who are spending some
days with Representative and Mrs.
Copley, entertained at luncheon today
at the Willard in compliment to Miss
Amy Bennett, the debutante daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Bennett Their
guests. which included Representative
Oracle. Baroness Charlotte Won Wink
Ter. Baron Castelli. Lieut.. Heth and Mr..
John W. Belt.
Mr. and Mrs Francis Alton Connolly
will entertain at a theater party this
evening in compliment to their house
guest. Miss Sylvia Curtis of New York.
going later to the supper dance at the
Willard.
Mrs. Wells NJ. Sawyer and son of
Yonkers, \. j.. are spending the week
with the formers sister. Mrs. +. A.
Colonna, at 140 3 street northeast.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Osgood McCleary
announce the marriage of their daush-
ter Dorothy to Mr.. Henry Martin
Hamilton of Newcastle. Pa. The we'd
ding was solenfnized yesterday morn
ing, December 81. at 10 o'clock at the
home of the brides parents. 217 l street.
the Rev. c. w. Whitmore. brother-in-
law of the bride. officiating. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hamilton will be at home after
January - at Newcastle. Pa.
A simple but very pretty wedding
took place yesterday afternoon at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. A. owen Penney
at Takoma Park, when their niece. Miss
Bertha Frances Clements. became the
bride of Mr.. Robert Rankin Galloway.
son of DR.. and Mrs. Beverly T. Gallo
way. Only the relatives and immediate
friends witnessed the ceremony. which
was performed by the Rev. Cove Grif-
fifth Johnson, pastor of Emmanuel Bap-
tiSt Church. The marriage service was
recited in the bay window of the IL
hrary, which was banked with palms.
ferns, asparagus vines holly and cut
flowers The same scheme was used on
the mantels and in the freplaces, the
decorations being arranged by the
bridegrooms father. who was formerly
assistant secretary of the Department
of Agriculture. The bride. petite bru-
nette, was becomingly gowned in blue
charmeuse, fesh-colored georgette
crepe and silk lace. Her travelling suit
was of burgundy cloth. A reception
and buffet luncheon followed the cere-
mony. the couple leaving on an evening
train for their future home at Chicago.
The wedding march was played by Miss
Florence King. at the piano.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Extra Months Pay for Each Employe

CHICAGO. December 2s.-Butler
Brothers, a mercantile house. today
distributed bonuses equal to a months
salary TO its $500 employees. the total
heing sSsaoee.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
VALUATION Of POWER
COMPANY NEARING END
Vice President Ham Cross-Ex.
amined by Corporation Coun-
sci Syme.

The Potomac Electric Power Com
Dany valuation proceedings. which
began last June, entered upon the final
lap today. when the cross-examination
of W F. Ham. vice president of the
company, was commenced before the
public utilities commission.
The target of ceaseless fire of ques-
tions by Corporation Counsel Syme. Mr..
Ham was ever ready with an answer
and proved to be one of the best wit
nesses that has testified for the COM
pany.
At the outset the corporation counsel
questioned the propriety of the COM
pany's action in reporting certain items
to Congress under the head of oper-
atfng expenses and suggesting to the
commission that these items be consid-
cred as part of the cost of construction.
for valuation purposes.
Evening star., 1916-12-28

Miss Edith Temple Oracle entertained
informally at dinner last night in com
pliment to her .house guests. Miss Mary
Millett, Mr.. Archibald II. Rowan and
Mr.. Dunbar B. Adams. all of New York
and Mr.. Jules Beugureres of New Or
leans.
Evening star., 1916-12-28

Mrs. John Chauncey Brooks entertain
ed at luncheon and tea dance this
afternoon at the Playhouse, in COM
pliment to her young daughter. Miss
Polly Brooks
Evening star., 1916-12-28

assisted by Mesdames Hal H. Smith.
William II. Franklin. Morris F. Frey.
II. A. Brooks. Daniel w. Alexander and
Jerry Mathews,
Evening star., 1916-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Alton Connolly
will entertain at a theater party this
evening in compliment to their house
guest. Miss Sylvia Curtis of New York,
going later to the supper dance at the
Willard.
Evening star., 1916-12-28

Miss Battersby. who was the guest OF
Mrs John w. Thompson for the past
two weeks, has returned to her home in
New York
Evening star., 1916-12-28

Mrs. Wells NJ. Sawyer and son of
Yonkers, n. j.. are spending the week
with the formers sister. Mrs. E. A.
Colonna, at 140 3 street northeast
Evening star., 1916-12-28

Mrs V. Gilmore 1den entertained at
a bridge tea yesterday afternoon at her
home. 3f4l Mt. Pleasant street. The
decorations were in keeping with the
holiday. yellow predominating This
same motif was carried out in the re-
freshmeuts Mrs Iden wore a gown
of cold tulle over gold cloth. She was
Evening star., 1916-12-28

Miss Marjorie Mclntire gave a luncheon
yesterday in honor of her house guest.
Miss Belle Zimmerman of Pittsburgh
who is spending the holidays with her.
Evening star., 1916-12-28

The Arts Club of Washington an
nounces a recital for next Saturday
evening. December 80. at $50. when
the artists giving the program will be
Mr.. Sokolov, violinist, guest of the
club. and Mr.. Louis Thompson. tenor
Evening star., 1916-12-28

Mrs. James F. Casey gave small tea
at her apartment in the Colonial yes
terday afternoon for her schoolgirl
daughter. Margaret Shipper Casey. The
and Christmas greens and tiny
Christmas tree centerpiece, and
was presided over by Miss Margaret
Mackall Miss Elizab beth Young served
fruit punch. and others receiving were
Miss Elizabeth Davis. Miss Elizabeth
Evening star., 1916-12-28

Capt. and Mrs. s. w. FitZ-Gerald L.
S. A., are spending the holidays with
the parents of the former Mr.. and Mrs.
Fitz-Gerald Capt. FitZ-Gerald is sta
TONED at Mineola. l. l.
Evening star., 1916-12-28

Miss Marie Ridsely will leave Saturday
for Annapolis to attend the New Year
hop. and while there will be the guest
of Miss Elizabeth Gott.
Evening star., 1916-12-28

Dr. and Mrs. William S. Washburn were
hosts at a dance last evening at Benge-
worth. their home In Chevy Chase. where
pie for their schoolgirl daughter Miss
Charlotte Washburn. The decorations
consisted of Christmas greens. holly and
poinsettias. and a buffet supper was
served at IL 80. A stringed orchestra
furnished music for the dancing
New Britain herald., 1916-09-21
Venvs for Theater Goeys aud Women Readers
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The Ma elstrom

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  personally concerned He in bed several
  hall don't want  his condition advertised the principal speaker We'll I'm to speak at it denial warning and whether shall ourself
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  at Carnegie hall onigh All the luck in the world. and love- from Wanda
New Britain herald., 1916-09-21
HOUSE OF GLASS"
 NEXT TUES. NIGHT

It is not likely that this city will be visited during the present theatrical season by a more enjoyable presenta- ton than the Conan & Harris produc- ton of "The House of Glass;" New York theater-goers hailed this play as one of the most interesting seen in years and patronized it at the Cand- Ter theater for eight months during the last season. It was written by a young man who has, through it's suc- cess laid the foundation for the most successful career and is now engaged in writing no less than half a dozen plays for New York production. His name is Max Marcin and he is graduate of Columbi college. Mr.
 Marcin succeeded in "The House of Glass; in bringing to the theater so many new dramatic ideas that he is expected to take foremost rank as an American dramatist. From rise to fall of curtain the piece is packed with thrilling episodes and the at tention of the audience is never per- mited to lag for moment through out the four acts. The story concerns the convictions of an innocent young woman of a burglary, but the play does not depend upon underworld in- cldents for it's entertainment An ex- cellent company is to be seen in this city including Miss Adeline O'Connor MT. Robert Middlemas, Clyde Fogel, Hal Mordaunt, Foster Williams. Charles Reigl, Amelia Meyers, Ber- tram Miller, Martin Malloy, William T. Hayes and Sonia Jasper Sale of seats Friday night