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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-02-22
(First published in Daily Leader Feb.
10, 1901D
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LIQUOR NOTICE.

TO Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that Emil
and Gus Ritterbusch have this day
fled their petition to sell at retail
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in
Guthrie Proper, lot Z, block AZ, Logan
county, Oklahoma, and that unless OBJ
jections be fled on or before March
i, 1901, said petition win be granted
Guthrie, Okla, Feb. Is, 1901.
J. 3. pobson, County Clerk
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permitted to render some service to my
generation. I have lived. If the end is
near, have neither reason or disposition
to complain. On the contrary, shall be
happy to the end, and in the end"
His immediate surroundings are of the
most intimate in character. The Dun
hams bay shore has been rigidly re-
served by it's original owner, DIR. Eggle-
ston's son-in-law, as family residence
region. There are only five cottages in
all those beautiful lawns and woodlands.
Only one of them is the home Of house.
hold closely related by blood to the fam
lily: and that household is so intimately
connected by other and lasting ties of
friendship that it scarcely constitutes an
exception. For the rest of the little set
Element includes the cottages Of two of
Edward Eggleston's daughters and that
Of his brother, myself. Then there is
stretch Of woodtand-wild and free
northward to that Joshua's rock, which
gives its name to the neighborhood and
to the postoffice Beyond, on the open
lake front, are five other cottages owned
and occupied by Edward Eggleston's
nearest friends.
These are his surroundings: and he is
very happy in them. In spite OF his
govt. he retains that old boyish passion
for tramping which half a century ago
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boats, mainly for the enjoyment of his
friends. Now and then he fishes.
His house is everywhere full Of open
wood freplaces; and these are usually
blazing with sweet smelling logs. There
are furnaces and the like to keep the
house warm, but the open fires are quite
independent of these modern inconven-
iences." When it isn't cool, he likes to sit
before an open wood fire for the sake Of
the ventilation it bring in through the
open windows In any case, he has the
open wood fire; and his young grand
sons. who purvey the wood for that in
diligence, have fat personal purses as a
consequence when they go back TO Cor
nell to resume their studies in the
autumn.
The dominant trait of the man is a
limitless generosity He Is generous of
such money as he possesses--but that is
the very least of 1t. He is even more
probably generous to others of helpful
influence. of sympathy, of inspiration,
and of that good will that counts for so
much more than merely material help
G. C. Eggleston, in Philadelphia Times.
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He walks about in rubber sofed "sneaks'
OF course. How else should he get over
the great, smooth, out cropping rocks,
covered as they are with CLASSY. pine
needless? .r -. ..-
His house stands upon a border line
between a grassy lawn, studded with
richly teeming fruit trees, and an alb
original forest of giant pines and "mur-
murfng hen1locks." The fruit trees lus-
ctously tempt you as you look out of his
windows to the south. The giant chest
nuts shower their frost ripened fruitage
in your face as you look to the north;
while the pines and oaks and hemlocks
beyond remind you that nature is older
than man, and UNNECESSARILY more dig
nified. ..t.. -s..
r. Edward Egg1eston works in the MORN
ing when he works at all. Often he
doesn't work at all. In the afternoon he
walks and potters. He used to go out
on the lake. He was q famous sailor
in those days; but he has dismantled
his sailboats. and now rarely cares even
/ to ply the oars. He still keeps some good
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A rarely beautiful child is Montana

A rarely beautiful child is Montana
EcMurray, only child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John McMurray, child one involuntar-
lily turns to watch after she passes and
as bright and talented as she is hand
some. She has golden curls and serious
blue eyes, looking like a small saint when
she is in quiet mood. Then she presents
a perfect reproduction of her picture, but
when she wants to play she is the mer-
REST of elves, full of laughter and dis
playing the most fascinating little
dimples. She is the idol of relatives and
friends, to all of whom she is known as
"Baby Tam instead of her full name.
given because she was born in the Mon
tana hotel at Anaconda. That was just
five years ago today, and she is today
cerebrating her arrival in Montana at
her home and is being assisted by num-
Der of little playnlates. The invitations
are exquisite little things, an acrostic OF
her name, Montana and written by her
father. 1t is as follows:
My birthday comes next Saturday.
On November Tenty-third.
Now, I'm going to give a party
70 q number of my little friends
And want you to be present.
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= have been asked to write my expert
ences for one day. I will endeavor to do
so, but must say now at the beginning
that I am not writer. If We're asked
to sing should have no hesitancy. There
are many who dislike my voice. especial
~ when hold too long certain notes in
the upper register. my high &c" seeming
especially unpopular. But at the same
time I maintain that while my voice may
be lacking in timber and tone value. it
has a resonance and a certain penetra-
tiveness, if may be permitted to coin
the word, that more than atones for it's
other shortcomings.
My audiences, to be sure. seldom favor
me with bouquets of fragrant flowers as
they do the great divas Of the stage. But
then. one must remember that my con-
certs are never announced or advertised.
and these to whom l sing my pathetic
ballads have not time to provide them
selves with flowers or other presents for
me. They know that they are listening to
me, however, and that they appreciate
nv singing by throwing at my feet many
articles Of brio -brac much more valu-
able than the choicest flowers. Once a
small Ormelu clock was tossed to me at
the finish Of one Of my greatest Efforts
At another time received beautiful
ancient bronze vase that must have cost
a great deal Of money. Unfortunately,
NV friend who presented me with the
vase. carried away probably by emotion
tossed the vase carelessly. and 1t struck
me in the back. 10 that was obliged ia
discontinue singing for two weeks.
Understand, to begin with. that I an
Fuzzy-Wuzxy. the stray cat. Not the
sleek. pampered eat OF luxury that rolls
upon the rug In front Of the cheerful
hearth dre every night and purrs itseAl
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Encounter With Snarley Vow.

streets.
Encounter With Snarley Vow.
Back of clearinghouse yesterday
morning saw some scraps that had been
tossed out in defiance of the city ordi-
nance, and l would have scampered
eagerly over to them, but Snarley Vow,
the tramp dog. reached the tempting
viands before l was able to, and, Of
course, there was nothing for me to do
but to continue my weary journey.
Snarley Vow is most detestable charac-
ter. and / shall hail with joy the day
when the dog catcher takes him to the
pound for the last time and puts him to
death, Such fate he richly merits.
Twice has that low, thieving cur almost
caused my death. Once he bit the end
of my tail Off and on another painful
occasion snapped of one of my ears.
How l loath him!
spat at him defantly as l went by.
but he paid no attention to me. I saw
nv fayoriie miikman coming by and
trailed him to a stairway He has way
Of leaving a quart of nice, fresh milk in
q quart cup in front of a door on the
sacoud floor of the building, while he
lakes another quart OF milk up to a GUS
TONER On the top floor. This morning OF
which write he was careless and for
got to turn around and say. Scat. You
beast" as he is generally in the habit OF
doing.
View Another's Woe.
So I scampered softly up the stairs.
and reaching the quart measure drank
eagerly until the cup was half emptied.
I would have drank more. but \ heavy
object struck close to me. and knew
that was discovered and that the milk
man was rudely throwing IN empty tin
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Now, pray don't fail me, please.
At my home from to 5.
Montana McMurray,
No. 80 West Porphyry,


Butte, Montana.
The words are engraved on satin paper,
In one corner coIored sketch of a lit
tie boy and girl In bright attire The
children responded to the invitation. ALI
sorts of games have been provided for
their amusement, including a peanut
hunt. Each child will hunt for peanuts
scattered all over the house to fill their
empty bags. The one who gets the most
will be given a prize. Then net Of
twine will be made and the one unweav-
ing the right string will find a pretty
prize on the end. There is a beautiful
birthday cake. on which the candles will
blaze. jOyfully, one for each. year and a
life candle. The color scheme all through
is pink and white. flowers, candles and
ribbons. And the dear baby hostess is
wearing just the prettiest gown, white
and pink. The guests are: Joseph
Byrne, Ciss O'Brien, Wilson Turner,
Catherine Searles, James Elderkin, Edna
Toole, Joe Toole, Merlin Henry Laura
Bartin, Victor Quinn, Florence Brodrick.
Willie Hungate, Catherine Flood, Mar
jorie Flood, Stuart Leggatt. Aggie Kelly.
Florence Mclean. Mrs. McMurray Is be-
ing assisted by Mrs. J. T. OBrien, MRS.
Fred Elderkin, Miss Anna Peter. a.
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IN HIS HAPPY OLD AGE
EDWARD EGGLESToN'S LIFE IN
HIS COUNTRY HOME.
DAYS DRAWING TO A CLOSE
On the Woodshed Shores OF Lake
George, Surrounded by His Friends,
Author of ttThe Hoosier School
master" Passes Quiet Years.

On the west side OF Dunham's bay, the
most beautiful spot on the shores of the
most beautiful lake in all the world
Lake George, to wit-Edward Eggleston
makes his home. He goes away during
the winter-to New York city, where he
haunts the print shops in search of IL
Illustrations for his works: to Washing
ton. where he almost lives in the Con-
Rressional library: to Madison. Ind,
where q large part Of his boyhood was
passed; and, during the rigors of winter,
TO comfortable points in the South, where
the climate ameliorates his govt.
In Madison he has an apartment to
which he has only to apply his latch key
An order to set the household wheels in
motion, There he drives about over the
beautiful Ohio river hills. or trudges on
foot after the manner of his boyhood, Or
wheels himself on tricycle. bought in
England.
But Edward Eggleston's home is on
Dunham's bay, Lake George. There are
his household goods; for there Is the real
w wonderful library which he has spent
more than a quarter of a century and
great sum of money in collecting. in
Europe and America-partly in all of his
work, but, in another large part In mere
satisfaction of his passion for quaint
and curious renectlOnS OF human ways
of living and thinking as they appear
in literature.
His books are in all languages; and he
reads them all indifferently. For, in his
youth, having made himself master Of
Greek, Latin and French without any
body's instruction. he entered upon a
compact with himself that. no matte,
In what language he should find any
thing that he wanted to read. he would
read It. And that compact he has kept
with himself to the .etter.
His house is a curiously rambling
structure. 1t is. in fact, three houses
built independently of each other and
connected only by after-thought covered
WAYS. He began 1t nearly quarter q
a century ago, when within less than .
stone a. the neiGhborhood afforded, Gu.
he huiat a house for hts books. he living
with his daughter. He built at such
stone as the neighborhoo& afforded. cur
rkousfy varied In color. shape and char
aeter. but every block possessing. q
least. one straight side wedge. A loca
stone mason with marked genius fol
his business fitted these stones togethe1
into walls that are today the admiration
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made half savages Of him and me
haunters of the hills. explorers OF all the
caves, friends and companions Of all the
trees. lovers Of the woodland, swimming
in every deep hole" Of every creek ana
..run." botanist, acquainted with every
growth. amateur geologtsts who knew
where to and tril0bftes when we wanted
them. and how to show the shell forma'
tons Of our rocks by patient polishing
But his walks now are brief in distance
and duration. because OF his infirmity.
The boy who used to regard forty mile
tramp as gala days endeavor finds
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half mile or q mile quite enough for
the man in his aixties.
He knows every flower that blooms IN
the mountains roundabout his home
every rush and every grass that bringeth
forth its seed in the marsh that stretches
for away to the south, with a winding
ribbon of creek to hold it together, as 1t
were. To all of them, and to all the birds
that live among them, he pays visits--not
Of formal obligation, but Of love. He
know7overy nook in the hills and every
bend in the creek; and to most of them
he has given fitting names of his own
devising.
But mainly his walks are within the
little, loving neighborhoOd OF his home
He loves to wander among the cottages
that neighbor him closely, and to sit IN
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contentedly to sleep. No. am the child
OF poverty and wretchedness, and woe
has indeed fallen heavily into my life.
Ii was my misfortune to have some six
or seven brothers and sisters. and when
the family with whom my mother lived
looked us over there seemed to be great
una nimity of sentiment against keeping
shat nasty coIored little cat with ugly
zebra stripes on it's body"
That was me.
Early Escape From Death.
heard this conspiracy against my life
and yearned to escape, but of course 1
was too small at that time. My mother
heard the plotting against her family and
carried us all away and kept us in hiding
for almost a week, but we We're finally
discovered and placed in an old sack and
taken away to be drowned. The man
Inadvertently left the sack open and I
made my escape.
Thus became an Outcast.
I Now to tell you of sample day in my
life. l will take yesterday as fair illus
,trstion.
! was sleeping soundly in an old barrel
I in a small yard back Of beer saloon.
Not luxurious, place In which to live
but at the same time I am comfortable
there and nobody comes around about
midnight to wind the clock and kick me
out Of doors. Neither do ] have to act
as night Waterman and maintain Sleep
less vigil against r1arauding rats. When
I am ready to retire I have merely to
era wi into my beer key and lie me down
IN rest. with the knowledge that may
sleep until morning without being dis
turbed. When awoke it was quite broad
daylight and sailed forth to make my
morning rounds in search OF breakfast
| always go down three or four alleys to
| Illinois street and then work uorthwa-d
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their piazzas, in intimate and loving
converse with those who are nearest and
dearest to him. He goes bareheaded, Of
course. Everybody in that region does.
But his bare head is crowned with an
aureole Of shockily abundant white hair
which submits itself to no restraint of
comb Or brush. but riots as the neigh
boring pines and chestnuts do in liberty
of growth that knows no law or limit.
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Of every beauty lover who visits the

Of every beauty lover who visits the
place.
Later he built cottage to live In
also Of the native stone. Still later ne
has built another structure. for the sake
of larger room and greater convenience.
His friends laugh at him for requiring
three houses in which to live when his
family consists only Of himself and his
wife. He joins in the laugh, and is
happy.
That word, indeed, il the dominant
note in his life. He Is happy. Some
years ago, when he was stricken In
way that Observation-Disclosures mistaken
ly-the early end, he wrote to me, say
ing:
II am content and happy. I have had
life of enjoyable activity. have been
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SOCIETY PERSONALS.

Mrs. j. Bruce kremer has returned
from an extended visit to relatives IN
Kentucky and Ohio.
Frank Sullivan has gone to Salt
Lake for brief VISIT.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. a. Clark, Jr., and
Mrs. Godfrey Lauzier spent few days
in Salt Lake this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Villa Twohy and Mr..
and Mrs. James Talbot have taken
apartments at the Finlen for the winter.
A. B. Keith spent the week in Spo-
kane, combining business and pleasure.
Miss Alice Huson has gone to Stevens
willie, where she will spend the winter
with her sister, Mrs. f. E. Evart.
Mrs George Boyce has for guest her
sister, Miss Belle Riley Of Livingston,
who will spend the winter in Butte.
Vernon Edward Matlack went to Bill
ings Wednesday night.
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soCIErY's NOTE BOOK.

soc1ETY's NOTE BOOK.
Miss Louise R!tal has issued invita-
lions to a number of friends for an even
ing at cards at her home next Monday
evening. Whist will be played.
A dainty little dinner was given IN
honor of Mrs. Colin West of Billings on
Thursday evening by Mrs. A. j. Waiger.
7222 West Park street. The decorations
were beautiful and the menu elaborate.
Mrs. A. s. Christie gave charming
dinner on Wednesday evening for her
mother, Mrs. David Legs. Mrs. Christie
Is noted as a perfect hostess and this
dinner was one of her masterpieces.
Mrs. Monroe Jennings gave theater
party Thursday night to see the "Iexas
Steer" visiting the Butte cafe for sup
per afterwards. Her guests were: MIR.
and Mrs. Girton Wallace, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Skinner, Miss ONeill, T. c. West.
Harry Smith.
Babye Mae ROrer celebrated her sixth
birthday on Thursday at her home in
Walkerville. Ten little playmates help
ed her play games. eat fine supper ana
have a good time generally. Mae re-
ceived some very handsome gifts.
A highly successful basket social was
given on Thursday evening by the l.. A.
Division of the Ancient Order or Hi
bernians. All the ladies took baskets
filed with delicacies which the gentle
men had to pay to enjoy. A program
was also enjoyed.
Miss Kate Urquart will entertain TINS
evening at whist at her home in Mead
erville.
The Butte high school pupils and their
friends are looking forward eagerly TO
the reception and dance to be given
Wednesday evening at the Auditorium.
It is to welcome the Fort Shaw indian
school representatives.
The Columbia Dancing club. one OF
the most popular clubs in Butte. Will
give it's next dance Tuesday, Decem-
Der 6.
Last night the S. B. P. NJ. y. s. Of the
South Butte Presbyterian church gave
a highly successful entertainment In
Woodmen's hall.
The Scandinavian society gave well
attended entertainment at the Scandal
hall Wednesday evening. program
was given and refreshments served.
The f1remen will give their second an
nual ball on the 2Sth in Renshaw hall.
Competent committees have tn. affair
in hand.
Miss Tfottie Smith will celebrate her
fifth birthday by means of a party at
the home of her parents on Waskah
avenue, Monday afternoon.
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Informal. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Garrett.
Miss Minnie Il. Maher was married
Thursday evening to w. F. Widner, Kew
Father Callahan officiating. The mar
riage was quiet. only relatives being
present. The young cople received many
handsome gifts. They are at home to
their friends at 105 Shields avenue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-02

In was the army's day at Franklin
Field Saturday afternoon, sure enough
and the Naval Academy iootballers were
showed under accordingly. Yet the
"middies" played the strongest and mos
consistent game throughout. and THEN
defeat was due entirely to the prese nee
on the West Point team of football
genius. who is generally recognized as
the leading player in the entire country.
Aside from Quarterback Days indiyid.
ual superiority there was little to choose
between army and navy, and certainly
there was on this occasion "glory to 20
round. " The public interest IN this
series Of annual football contests in
creases year after year, and the prof.
cheney OF the players has KEEP, even pace
with the constantly enhanced factors OF
elaborate social display and Off ial
dignity on exhibition. There is nothing
like it in the American athletic calendar
nor, in fact. anywhere else the round
world over Philadelphia RfevG
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-02
Western Maryland Railroad.

Taking effect Sept. 20, 1901.
Trains leave HilIen station, BALTIC. as foilowa
4 ~ g m-FRet NATL for N * W south sno aou \
west, 0lyndon, w estminsCar New WfnIaoT
Union Bridge, MechanlcsUowuI sue kld0e
hagersVown,an except sunday, : mn ms
port, 4 Il h.
DAILY kxoEPT SUNDAY
70 a. m.-AooOm. Tor Gettysburg Il a. n
division, main line east OF Emory Grove
also q 4 Il Il. Wv"
8 % m-Main Line, Shippensburg, Preder.
lex, kmm1tsburg and N &W hR Shenandoan
III IL am-Accommodation TOR SettYsbur0
points on q & h
= 20 m-Accommodation for Union Bridge
. ~ pm-Exprese for York aud IS .. 4, INV
1 20 m-Express for points on main line wasa
70 Cherry Run, Is q and N * N roaas
for points south. Ao"uH
o. 30 Macon. for Emory Grove
10 m-Accom or Union BRACE
n.2o y. m. Accom-. for Emory t3rove
sURDAYs:
20 m-Aocom for Union bridge & Hanove,
20 m-Accom for Union Bridge %
W INSTRUMENTATION for Efnorv C,ova
III. 90 M Accom-. for Emory Grove
Ticket and baggage office. iii K. Baltic ssra.,
All Trains stop At MON, Pennsylvania ave
Tulton, WaIOrook, NORTH svenueJ stations.
}. M. HOOP, q. M, b. ID. 9RIsvoLp. a. D
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-02
MOONS PHASES.
THE RESULT.

Thirty thousand invited guests saw the
army triumph over the navy in the an
nual football contest on Franklin Field
Saturday afternoon, but the majority oil
this great throng left the grounds fully
satisfied that the better team had been
beaten. The final score was II to 5. and
the first half ended tie at s. The navy ex.
hibted unexpected strength in line buck.
ing and repeatedly forced the army team
back across the field in way that ex-
cited hopes and fears. but lack of head.
work at critical places and a disposition
to do the wrong thing lost all the Ivan
tage gained.
Both teams played better football than
ever before. plainly showing the result;
OF expert coaching. The single score
made in the second half was the result q
sensational 1903 yard run from the kick.
off by DAILY. who came pretty near being
the whole West Point team The run
was made so quickly and so easily that
il took the breath away.
He was absolutely unobstructed in his
way down the field, merely making q
little detour in going around the right
end of the Nays line. He could Just
as well have made the trip in earriag
or in an automobile. so far as meeting
with any interference from the "mid-
dies" This one play showed the navy
team up in very bad light, but through
out most of the game the Cadets out
played West Point. and while beaten
really seemed to be the stronger OF the
two. The army seemed utterly unable
to stop the fierce line .plunging OF the
navy, while at no stage in the game
could the West Point carry the ball for
any great distance, and DAILY usually
quickly resorted TO punt.
With DAILY out the navy should have
won easily, and but for that one piece of
stupidity, which made it possible for
DAILY to made that long run, the score
would have ended tie.