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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
{ugress Planning to Sell
'1klahoma Pasture Lands
to Highest Bidder.
I l6O-ACRE TRACTS.
y Kiowa Comancho Lands to b.
old are the Best in Southern
klahoma-More than Half
Million Acres Will be
Knocked Down.

ie United States government
Rsv conduct sn auction sale in the
~ KioWa. Comanche country
hich will be as unique and stupen.
be q thing in Its way as the
ewa drawing. The House com.
Ice on Indian affairs has in.
Jed the bill to dispose OF the
1000 acres Of pasture land sci
~Rrt for tie Kiowas and Com
II thes TO settlers, and outlines a
nblic auction OF 100 acre tracts as
.ie proper scheme. There are
til66 farms Of 100 acres each In
,hese Indian lands. If the land
sells for So an acre, very low
eetimate, the sale would aggregate
6ne and a b alf million dollars.
When the contract for allottiDg
the lands of the Kiowa country
was entered into, the government
agreed to set apart tor the Indians
$50, 600 acres Of land for pasture,
the rental to go to the Indians.
This was 100 acres of land for each
Indian. The number of farms,
,,,ereiore, ,tieo up in the Comanche Q
~ ~ is exactly equal to the In
kan population. 90
! Nhsn this proposition was first
|considered by Congress, il is now
|clsimed, the understanding was
/ that the classification. "for pasture
nds," meant the kind of Ian de
|t uaily used for pasture, and not
tricultursl lands. II is possible
hat no such thought was in the
ongressional mind at the time,
ut now the clai m Is made that q
ssat injustice has been done the
fople who are looking for farms.
The big Comanche pasture in
|cludes much of the Red river bot.
koms. No land which was opened
TO o slement through the E! Reno
drawing has such large body Of
uniformly good land as that in the
|4Q 100 acre tract Immediately
south Of Lawton.
There are four other smaller
tracts that go to make up the $685.
900 acres. One of these is a wood
reserve east Of Lswton. near the
town Of Duncan,
When the announcement was
made that the government would
set apart these lands for the 10
4 1s II wac predicted that itwould
MY be few years until the clam
pr or more homesteads would
Iorce Congress to throw ii open
|or settlement. The Indian never
has lad any tight which the Anglo !
saxon has respected. The Interior
dep -tment} alone has been bis
|riery-. and In attempting TO give
lim pasture land which was really !
( fk something ii probably made
i mistake. Renters in the Indian
Territory, the thousands Of disap
boinssd persons who failed to sc |
bur. honesteads at the El Reno
bra ing and the additional thous.
Of 70 aldng the Texas-Oklahoma
M tbr n, cAnnot view with equan-
pc, tho waste OF half a million
= : of land in pasture. The In
4 Sss4 receive for this land about
4 s'5 cIyA an acre, and il nets them
LonaSfry. like $4,000 a year.
|'Li mail 20 $40 head for each
eefiv Sewsk the Kiowa CON-
krs stop whenfliatei tribes. Ali
a 1persons would de
~ J. w. toi $3.50 year in
e, ,,s;c;. = kw years from this
,p~,c. rns,s;r. swelI managed for
|alit Bank.
|rs vINIrhsle is not author
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
NJ a T T 1 II @ S!

Best Mating values we have ever shown.
1t is fact that we have always sold better mat
ting for the prices we ask than any other house in
Vinita We are now prepared to outdo ourselves.
We have just opened up line Of high quality
China Mattings that we consider the best values
we have ever shown. The prices should please
and are sure to when you see the goods.
Heavy China mating, extra value per yd \. 25c
Extra heavy China mating bright colors, per
The best quality China mating, heaviest grade
per yard at. ....s..... ...'...35c
Be sure to see our Mattings.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11
FIRE INSURANCE, CASTOR.
FIRE INSURANCE, CASTOR.
FIRE INSURANCE. CASTOR.

Mr.. S. P. Carter, proprietor of the
Carter Nurseries, was in the city to-
day and called at The Progress Office,
bringing with him specimen in bot
Ties of three vari ties Of plums grown
on his place this year. They were
the "O'Gan, "Botan" and "Kelso
JAPAN and were the finest specimens
of the kinds that have ever come IN
der our observation. Mr.. Carter is
certainly doing a good piece of work
for this section in showing the people
what these old piney woods lands will
do
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11
Most for Your Money

1t is with this assurance to custo-
mers that W. ". Massengale solicits
the trade of the public and this ac-
counts largely for the big crowds that
are constantly seen lined mp at his
counters whenever there is anything
at all doing in town. There are none
to head Massengale in progressiveness
and the people are fast learning to
know that with Massengale the word
progressive means the most for their
money and when they have trading to
do nothing can keep them from going
there.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11
T. M. Ferguson

Ferguson. as a real estate man has
shown wonderful tact and deploma-
cy. His career has beer one of ag-
gressiveness and progression, pushing
his business at every pc Mt necessary
and generally bringing about quick
organizations where such things were
at a | possible for any one. See his
announcements of today and hunt him
up when you feel like making an in
vestment safe and profitable.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

We have been informed that we
were in error in saying that Mr.. 10
Haney would arrive in the city in
a short white, the happy pc SCISSOR Of
a fair bride. The lucky man is Mr..
Jack HaDey. AS Joe is strictly on
the eligible" list and no doubt on
a still hunt for fair damsel to bear
his name, the injustice of injui ng
his prospects by stating him to be
marri I'd is obvious. But her4's to
Jack and his queen, and may hearts
be always trumps.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11
Attention, WO0dmen!

All Woodmen are respectfully in
vited to attend the oyster supper to
be given at the Woodmn hall in the
Burkitt building on Thursday night,
November 2. Bring your families
along, and members having no fam
lilies may bring one lady.
No charge will be made, so come
along and enjoy an evening of pleas
ure with us.
Leaf River Camp No. 20.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11
Our Professional Directory

Under the heading of Professional
Directory" in this issue of The Prog
ress will be found the law cards of
the following well knewn abe and
eminently reliable firms: Greene B.
Huddleston, Stevens a. Stevens, Hall
& Leverette, Ellis & Sullivan and
Hearst & Eaton. These firms practice
in all the courts and will give any
business entrusted to them prompt.
able and careful attention.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Mr.. r. W. Brooks of Century, Fla. i,
was recent visitor to Hattiesburg.
He came only on..a visit to is daughter,
Mrs. j. NJ Gatlin, but he was so
deeply impressed with the push and
enterprise seen here that he will be-
come citizen of Hattiesburg at an
early date.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

/ desire, publicly, to thank the
people of Hattiesburg and surround
ing county for the liberal patronage
they have extended the Garter Nur-
series of which / am proprietor.
Twill say in this connection that
this liberal patronage encourages me
to use renew ed efforts in making my
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11
FIRE INSURANCE, CASTOR.
FIRE INSURANCE. CASTOR.
FIRE INSURANCE. CASTOR.
Real Estate DOingS

Capt. J. F. Moore spreads before
the public in his advertisement in
The Progress today an entirely new
list of bargains and to which we call
attention. There is big money in
these offerings and at the price will
not stay long on sale.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11
DOESN'T RESPECT OLD AGE

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age. but
Just the contrary in the case of DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They cut off
nal aides no matter how severe and ir-
of old age. Dyspepsia. Jaun-
dice, Fever, Consumption all yield to
this perfect Pill. 25c, at Bufkin &
Cadenhead's Drug Store.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

The Hattiesburg Jewelry Company
have just received an importation of
precious stones, such as diamonds.
rubies, emeralds, ETC., and you shodld
see them.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

J. d. Bennett and family, who for
many years resided in this city, left
this morning for their home in Mey
leo, after having spent several weeks
in this city visiting friends and rela-
tiyes.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Remember that Holman & Co, OF
Mobile. A la pack goods to suit the pur-
chasers They ship in jugs, kegs, par
rels or boxes and can put your ordNr up
in quarts, pints or half pints just as you
like. They nave whlskey from o. oo
per gallon up. no So'
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11
An Advantage

In the days of dueling in Ireland
two com batants met in Doublin. and
one Of. them, being near-sighted, a
dispute arose as to the conditions of
the fight The short-sighted mans
second insisted that he should stand
six PAGES nearer to his antagonist than
the latter did to him, and that they
should both fire at the same time.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Mrs. o. S. Wlllet, professional nurse,
Hattiesburg, Miss, Phone 3l2-l9s2m
B. A. Bel, with the Model restau-
rant, left this morning for short
business trip to Meridian.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Mcdonald, the veteran jeweler, is
showing a highly creditable stock OF
goods and you will have no trouble III
getting suited there.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

The Citizens Bank, in solidity asa
financial institution, is rock-ribbed
and you can sleep easy with your
money in its keeping.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

The J, l.. Roberts Music Company
has been organized by several of our
best known citizens and should re-
ceive the patronage Of our people
noV4 st
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

J. T. Lackey is carrying line of
books and stationery from which all
can be suited. Call and see the late
things in stationery kept by him.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11
FIRE INSURANCE, CASTOR.
FIRE INSURANCE, CASTOR.
FIRE INSURANCE. CASTOR.

The Hattiesburg Hardware Com
pany of this city have an interesting
announcement in today's Progress.
See it.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Call and see the pretty designs IN
jewelry on exhibition at Linus tine
new jewelry firm.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Mrs. Fl. n. Russell, formerly of
Virgins, arrived in the city Monday,
and will make thi, city her future
home.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11
l,O6HL HAPPENINGS

Hunt up Blount when ladies' cloaks
and jackets are wanted.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Yesterday was field day with
Jackson in shoes, his store being
crowded from early morn until dewey
eve with customers.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

See the beautiful "a .'k'' gold plate
initial frames at Pitts Studio, war
rea ed not to tarnish. ot
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Have you read the announcement
of our new music company on page 4.
nova Ct
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

For hot drinks. such as coffee,
chocolate and so on, 60 to Bufkin q
Cadenead's.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

nursery first-class in every particular.
Again thanking one and all, I am.
very respectfully.
S. P. CARTER, Proprietor
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

For crockery and tinware, glass
and wooden ware, try NJ. Galbreath'
the old reliable one-price dealer.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Ridge Kemp of Gulfport is trans
acting business in the city.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Mrs G. NJ. Kennedy returned to
her home yesterday, after several
days visit to Mrs. John Mcinnis.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Everything up-to date at Pitts Stu
do. prices reasonable. ot
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Ten very desirable lots 90 by 200 IT.
to go for $500 during The next five
davs. See G. b. THOMPSON,
Box No 1873. st.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Commercial job printing in all Its
branches, promptly and neatly done
at this Office.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

A. S. Pitts, our popular postmas-
ter, is spending few days i'll Jackson.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

D. G. Beauchamps returnedsstbis
morning from short visit to Jackson.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

See announcement of Columbian
Woodmaa." over signature of DR.. ID,
NJ. Gatlin, in want column of TO
days paper. nov11 OF
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

When you sit at Pitts studio for pic
lures, you get from 4 to 6 different
positions with no extra charge. st
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

J. NJ. Jones of Laurel is visiting
in the city.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

J. J. Edward of Jackson is bag
mess visitor to this city.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

". J. Mccoy of Virgins is trans
acting business in this city.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

DR.. Gum of Pachuta, Miss, was
in the city yesterday on business.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11
Fresh Oysters on Shell

For all kinds of nice fresh oysters
and fruits call on ID. S. Parron 1915
Main street P. & l. r. crossing.
Phone III. Nov. 3 limo.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

And don't forget O'Donnell q Will
liams when groceries are wanted.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Fine panel photos at Pitts Studio
Only 80 per dozen, call and see them 81
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

Judge Jewell of Meridian is in the
city on business.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-11

The prettiest line of "a karat gold
plated initial cabinet picture frames
ever shown in Hattiesburg, at Pitts
Studio 5t
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-22
New Tailor
Made Suits.

An immense stock
that is perfect in
every detail. Not
a style. color, size
or material t ha t
has been negleC-
ted. Both long and
short coat suits,
also the tight fit
ting Eton styles.
all materials. new
fancy Scotch mix
lures, Zibilenes and
staple Venet fans.
c n e vi 10 t S and
Bro a d c o t his.
Prices range from
$4,000 down to
S35, $50.
SIS. and $40.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-22
New Tailor
Made Suits.

An immense stock
that is perfect in
every detail. Not
d style. color, size
or material that
has been neglec-
ted. Both long and
short coat suits. al
so the tight-fitting
Etcn styles, all
H1ateria Is. n G w
fancy Scotch mix
tures. Z;biIenes and
staple netians.
c n e vi t S and
Bro a d c 10 t n s
Prices range from
$4,000 down TO
g35. $40. SIS,
$50, SIS and pIU
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-22
Remnants !!
Remnants !!

Thousand of remnants of all descriptions which we
have saved for this sale, you will find counters
Friday and Saturday which economical buyer
afford to miss These consist of everything in
the wayof Dress Goods Silks, Table Linens, Caicos
Domestics Outings Flannels, Shirtngs, Waistngs
and marked low that they undoubtedly will all be
sold by Saturday night and in order get your pick OF
this lot advise you to Friday morning early.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-22

Frenchmen are extending a warm
's;come TO the King and Queen Of
ally during their stay IN Paris Let
hem be careful not TO make It too
-arm
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-22

So Gar from evasua,ing Manchuria,
ussia has no, opened the Manohur
.n door vile enough 10 get out her
At or to allow any other nation 70
,me IN.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-22

yards to each pattern, 50 and 54 inches wide,
ssting of Broadcloh, fancy Zblines Veneans, Voiles
Scotch Suitings in all the fall effects, worth from
$1.50 to $175 per yard Friday and Saturday, per
pattern of yards for
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-22

z yards, each 80 and 80 inches wide consisting
English Henriettas, Granite Suitings, Twill Flannel
never sold less than 25c and high as 35c per var
Friday and Saturday, per dress pattern of yar
for
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-22

yards each SO ana 40 inches wide, consisting of all
Wool GRANTEES all Wool Veaetions, all Wool Etam-
ines, all Wool Cheviots Crepeines, Canvas Cloths, in
all the shades always sold from 50 to roc per yd
Friday and Saturday dress pattern Of yds for
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-22

4 yards to each pattern, 52 and 81 inches wide, c
of Scotch Tweed, Snow Flake Mixtures, Fancy
Whip cords etc, every yard worth from Sl.0
Friday and Saturday per pattern of a wards fc
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-12

ALL BUT WHEAT LOWER
BULLISH SENTIMENT STILL UNDER
LIES THE MAIN CEREAL
Easier Feeling at the Opening, but the
Price Rallies Quickly on an Active COM
mission House Misunderstanding Ac-
tive and the Close Strong.

CHICAGO. July IA continued bull
ish sentiment pervaded the wheat PIT
today and prices showed good advance,
September closing 1ac higher. Septem-
@Ac. and provisions closed from a
shade to zoe lower.
Cables and weather conditions We're
rather disappointing to the bulls at the
for sale by local traders at the opening,
which resulted in an easier feeling. Open
ing sales on September were hc to &c
lower at 7814c to 1870. but the price
quickly rallied to 1915 @79Ac On an &C
tive commission house demand. Although
the crop report was considered somewhat
bullish. 1t showed more favorable pros
poets than had been anticipated by many
traders. but reports from the Southwest
were still disappointing in the amount
of the yield, and this fact contributed
mainly to the strength. The ADVANCE at
st. Louis was also bull factor. Tenn
rious stages of the trade but each de-
cline was met by additional buying or
ders and the market was not slow In re-
spending to the demand. Trading was
active the latter part of the session and
the close was strong, with September
7S5sc.
Clearances Of wheat and flour were
332, 900 blu. against 100000 bu a year ago
Minneapolis and Duluth reported receipts
Of 191 cars, which with local receipts OF
IA cars, 2 of contract grade. made total
receipts for the three points of 205 cars.
against 341 ears year ago.
Corn Is Depressed.
The government report had a depress-
ing effect ON the corn market at the open
ing and initial sales on September were
40 &c and A@Mc lower at sic to 511sc.
The favorable weather and easier ca
bles also added to the depression. There
was general selling at the outset by COM
veloped on the decline and much of the
early loss was regained. The market was
quite steady the last half of the session.
After selling between sic and 519sc, Sep
TENDER closed 1s@Ac lower at 519sc. Lo-
cal receipts were 299 cars, with 26 OF
contract grade.
Oats ruled easier on a rather beariSh
government crop report and in sympathy
with corn. Trading was dull and feature
less and fluctuations in prices were G on :
fined within narrow limits. After selling
between 34Ac and 35c. September closed
IS @Ac lower at 34Bc. Local receipts
were 173 cars.
Provisions were firm early on light re-
ceiptS of hogs and higher prices at the
yards. There was buying by brokers al
the start, supposed to have been for the
account Of packers, but selling of pork
and ribs caused a reaction. .Septem-
Der pork closed zoe lower at $14. IS; Sep
TENDER lard was shade lower at 81 50,
and ribs We're off 21zc at So. 55.
The estimated receipts for Monday are:
Wheat. go cars; corn 400 cais: oats, 100
cars, and $4,000 head of hogs.
~ % ~ Range of Quotations.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-12
Dead Wealth Of the World.

1t is astonishing how much of the
worlds wealth is locked up in diamonds.
anybody except for the mere purpose of
ornamentation. The money spent for dia-
monds every year would build fleets Of
peace and war equip and pay armies, al
most wipe out poverty in city SlumS, en-
dow hospitals and schools build railroads
and create great Libraries. Every now
and then some American woman has trou-
Bile with the customs authorities over the
duty on Jewels, the value Of which repre-
sents a sum sufficient for an ordinary
man to raise and educate a large family
of children.
Miliionaires and crowned heads possess
diamonds which represent idle wealth
sufficient to build whole streets of model
tenement houses for the poor. The dia
monds belonging to the German empress
are valued at 81 ,250 900. The crown jewels
of England, largely made up. of diamonds
exceed in value $4,000, 000 The imperial
crown alone contains 2,783 splendid dia-
monds. Besides this, the King and queen
possess diamonds to the yaIue of about
a million more dollars, which are their
private property. The crown jewels of
Russia represent about 20000.0 00 No one
knows just how much the diamonds pos
sessed by the Sultan of Turkey are worth.
but they represent many millions Many
native princes of India own diamonds of
great value. TIE gems of the Gaegwar OF
Baroda, consisting largely of diamonds,
are valued at $4,000 900. Among his
treasures is a carpet made entirely of
diamonds and pearls. all matched and
blended. Many churches, too, in the Old
World are rich In diamonds. The largest
diamond in the world, the Excelsior. found
at Jaggersfontein in 1898. Is so valuable
that a special syndicate has been formed
to stand the expense and risk of cutting
A large part of the worlds gold. too
Is locked away In royal treasure houses in
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-12
The Habit of rlme.wastlna.

The Englishman was in a fault finding
humor. 1.-The little Inconsistencies in the
everyday life of you Americans" he said.
"makes a big showing in the aggregate
and put you on the foolish side. Above
all, you are wasteful and extravagant.
''Take the matter of time as an illustra-
ton. With you time literally is money
at least you pretend to believe that 1t Is.
You have rapid transit in the streets and
you have rapid transit in your office build
ings. You are always rushing here and
there to save time Yet you save only to
waste. The other day. during temporary
breakdown on one of your elevated roads.
l saw a crowd of business men stand on
one of the stations for an hour waiting for
a train. They We're all in a hESry and
they made it manifest by ScowlIng and
Tuning and abusing the management and
each other. 1t did not seem to occur to
them to go down to the street and take
a surface car
at is the same way with your elevator
service. A man in hurry will wait five
minutes to take the lift1fosa second story
when he might climb the stairs in two.
You have no time to be courteous or at
tentive to strangers. but you are slaves OF
the habit of wasting time in other ways