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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09
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For seven days he lad struggled TO
keep hope alive over rugged sleeps
and through desolate, barren valleys
he had dragged his bleeding feet, try
ing TO make himself believe that he
would triumph II he could only keep
on for another day But each day that
dawned found him sull wandering
alone over painless wastes where
there was no sign TO indicate that a
white man had ever been there before,
His eyes had sunk deep into his head,
his lips were drawn and cracked and
his knees knocked together At every
step he took.
On the third day he had thrown
away his coat and vest, on the fourth
he had parted with his trousers, and
now he stumbled and struggled on
with nothing but pair OF boots and a
shirt to hide his nakedness. He was
indeed a pitiable sight, and with the
last shreds of reason that remained
to him he called down curses upon
the heads Of the people who had made
Arizona so vast.
A hundred times he had cried aloud
for Joy as he beheld In the distance
fair cities, limpld streams or fruitful
valleys and hundred times they had
disappeared. leaving red mesas where
they had been. Now he was agaii
beholding what he told himself was
nothing but another mirage. Far
away there was a gently sloping bill
dotted with trees. He found II hard
to convince himself that II was not a
shady orchard, such as one may see
on almost every farm in the east
Still he knew that II II did not disap-
pear he would find on reaching II that
II was nothing but dry heap OF sand
and rock, sprinkled with sapless
bushes.
Unwilling TO have his Illusion de
stroyed he sank down upon the hot
ground and feasted his weary eyes on
the picture, wondering as he did SC
whether he had strength enough tc
reach 1t, even II he could have assur
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09
GENUINE GALLANTRY.

In the "St,y of an African Farm, Olive Shrener
puts into the mouth of her heroine Lyndal, account
Of how middle aged homely woman begged piteously
for a seat in hack bound for distant point in the
Trausylal, where her son-in-aw dying and how,
of all the aume,ous passengers the only to offer
her a seat a woman
There is deep lesson in the little pessmistic story
by the eited English 1t leads the average man
to ask aimsef: What is galantry' Is it merely the
homage which mascuinity pays to physical attractive
womanhood9 In too many instances this to be the
case The man who cannot be gallant to a pretty wo-
man does not know the value of time. He is boor.
But how about the gaantry that has no such reward
as sparkling eyes and rosy psf There have been many
bright examples of what we have in mind-exampes
which make the blood leap faster in the veins of any
man. Genuine gaantry is self abnegation, self forget
funess in whatever walk of life it may be, whether
lonely mother denying herself food and sleep for her
children, or a General Hugh Wheeler behind the she'll
swept mud walls at Cawpore smilingy giving water
that was reddened with his blood to the famishine
men who had fought all day long beneath the glare Of
tropical sun.
But the battle field alone does not furnish all the
opportunities for service for sympathy, for gaantry
One of the most gallant, valiant who ever lived
St. Paul. never saw battle; yet the world knows with
what humility with what machess courage, he lived
wrought and died No man can read st. Paul's charge
to Timothy written in his Roman dungeon with deatt
staring him in the face, without being lifted above
common Things by such faith, such perfect gal
loutry of spirit The very memory of such man as
st. Paul makes lifo worth the living,
There is coming day when gallantry shall prevail
when tenderness and oyeableness shall be the most ad
mircd Of manly ambitions when to cherish every help
less thing and to despise eeyry gnobe though
will set man apart leader of the hosts that ar
trying to make peace and righteousness an earthly real
ity rather than dream in other state than
OF this sort of gallantry Ella Wheeler Wilcox haC
the ccarest conception when she wrote
"lIe whose heart is full of love
And can find no room in his mind for hate,
May be another Christ
We may all be savors of the world
If we worship the divinity that dwels in us
And rail our grosser selves,
Our reeds our fears unworthy aims,
Upon the cross
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09
IN Me hoRY Of PITT.
blaokfrlars Bridge Intended to Com.
memorate His Achievements.

How many Of the guests at the Pitt
centenary dinner could have correctly
answered the question: Where is
Pitts bridge. and why was It 30,
named2 asks the London Chronicle.
Blackfriars bridge was intended to
commemorate the achievements of the
elder Pitt whose famous son-the
theme OF the nights oratory-was
born in the year Of the bridges incep-
ton. On tin plate on the foundation
stone OF the bridge the mideighteenth
century constructors carved their emo.
tions In lofty language. THAT there
may remain to posterity q monument
of this citys affection to the man,
who, by the strength OF his genius.
the steadness OF his mind and kind
and happy contagion OF his probity
and spirit (under the divine favor and
fortunate auspices OF George H., re-
covered augmented. and secured the
British empire In Asia, Africa and
America, and restored the ancient rep
utation and influence of his country
among the nations of Europe, the cit
liens OF London have unanimously
voted this bridge to be inscribed with
the name Of William Pitt"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09
SECRETARY HITCHCOCK IS OUT.

Reports from Washington say that Secretary Hitch
of Indian Territory affairs will Whether true
or not Secretary Hitchcock has been charged with
of The troubles in Indian Territory and for the most part
the people will !ce relieved though many friends of the
secretary will ,egret his resignation
1t mrst be remembered that Secretary Hitchcock
has held of the most trying positions in the cabinet
On the one hand in the administration of territory affairs
he has had the land grobbcrs aud the other the oil
and the Standard all fighting for of the richest por-
in the world. Charges and counter charges filed
with the secretary until he felt at times that all men
are liars Schemes and plots have been exposed of such
startling proportions that the famed stories of authors
poc into rusigudcancc 1t was position few could
have Gcd even with the slightest degree Of public APP
proyal Vet the secretary was most unfortunate in She
administration of affairs. II seemed impossible to give
satisfactory decisions to even fair portion of the oil
men Grievances real or fancied, were nu~cd and held
against the secretary It is doubtful if more unpopular
official existed in the land than Secretary Hitchcock in
the twin territories
In the eyes cr the president, Hitchcock stood as a
barrier between the people and grafers and efforts to
dsodgc him proved uuayaing There much evidence
in support of the claim of corruptnes made by the sec
roary, aud in recent interview with Indian Territory
visitors President Roosevelt exclaimed, "Oh, yes Indian
Territory. | have more trouble with you than all the
states combined +"
Yet all wrongs were treasured and the bitter hatred
against the secretary shown by the cry of Glitch
cocksm" in the election, when the oil men and others
vented the pent up wrath of years and struck at the sec
reaay through the ballot box The secretary has proved
himself an able man in many ways, but he most un-
fortunate in ncdrrng such universal hatred in the
territories No wonder he has grown "tired" of his
job,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09
HIS DEBUT IN SOCIETY.
important Announcement Put Forth
by Editor.
An Arkansas City editor makes thi

An Arkansas City editor makes this
announcement:
"In order to break into society,"
without being compelled to lay my
self liable for using jimmy beg
to anpounce that | have lately re-
ceived permission from the College OF,
Heralds to use my ancestral coat OF
arms. The device is very beautiful,
consisting OF jackrabbit rampant
splitting in the face Of bulldog
couchant, on a shield Quartering
green, yellow. red and pure white.
The green is emblematical OF the
color Of my forefathers, the yellow
Of that streak we all have In com.
mon at times and upon occasions;
the red what sometimes get In my
eye and what | used to pay Is cents
q drink for, and the white is emble-
matte OF my handbook at present and
my intentions all the time. the whole
surmounted by crown Of lambs-quar-
ter greens and three green onions
ahashed. The motto Is, In hoo
fricassee,' meaning, my great grand
father was one of the 1000 or 1000
ragged Continentals who crossed the
Delaware in the same boat with
Washington might also add that
my wife is distantly related to Lord
Nelson, whose father was one Of the
best section bosses on the road from
Cork to Dublin. Look out for my
coming out function. New York.
! Tribune.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09
His First ATTEMPT
henry FInds II a Little Embar-
rassing
os kEAAETT AAplIQ
By kEhkETT hARRis

The sun was two hours high, but
at the end OF the corn row hollered'
Whoa" and the old mule stopped
short In his tracks. as he had a habit
OF doing whenever his long, alert ears
caught the sound OF the vowel o. even
in the most casual conversation.
jerked the plow out OF the furrow
hastily scraped the share OF clingins
soil with my bare foot, unlocked the
trace chains and looped them over the
hames; the lines | passed and tied
through the bit rings and then Jumped
over the sharp-ridged back that quiv
cred apprehensiyely at my touch and
set on toward the house.
My mother was at the woodpilt
gathering chips into her apron,
my land" she exclaimed. in amaze
ment. what's the matter, Henry"
had expected that. kicked thai
fool mule in the ribs, for he haC
stopped "Nothin'," | answered, sui
lenly, and teen "Gcddup, you blame oil
snoozer!"
But what"
didn't hear the rest. slid of a
the watering trough and, taking ou
the bride bit, waited for my mule I,
drink. He took his time, as usual
uuzzling In the water and turning
away to survey the landscape.
We'll, finish tomorrow, darn you!
| said. at last, and dragged him ava!
to the barn. There | stripped the har
ness from him. filled his manger will
hay and walked resolutely to th'
house. Mother was inside now, 70
which was thankful. and heard th'
grinding OF the coffee mill | wa
washing my feet In the tin washbasil
when she came out again, shooini
flies before her.
1T amt supper time yet, Henry,
she said.
Il know IT," replied, forblddingly
l got up without looking at her an,
padded into the kitchen, carrying tn
washdish with me. At the sink
secured bar OF yellow soap and
towel and, filling the basin with cis
tern water, carried It up to my atti
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09
He Had Them All Placed,

A prominent Melrose lady was hav.
ing the seasons coal put in. and a 1T.
tie, bent old man was left behind to
level II of In the bins. The lady no.
ticed his worn and heated condition,
and. calling him. gave him nice large
cool drink and something to eat with
It. When the old man had finished
with this, he said to the giver:
Thank you kindly. ma'am. II was
treated like this at every place. It's
another house would have"
AS she was judging from outside
appearance, the good woman was q
little surprised. Why" said she, do
you own house now"
81 do. maam," he answered; II own
FOUR" and, with the characteristic
trankness Of his race, added; And
I've daughter In college and a son
in jail."-Boston Herald.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09

For some time the big sewer leading
along Main street in Arkansas City, In
the prohibition state OF Kansas. has
been ciogged up so that It failed to. let
the water through. The street conI'
missioner set a force OF workmen to
digging and took up a number of sec.
tlons OF the big pipe. which is l2 inch.
es In diameter. II was discovered that
the obstruction was nothing more nor
less than great lot OF beer bottle
corks. there being fully a bushel Of
them wedged In and flling the pipe
- completely as to stop the now Of
-..a~ .--ErchRnye
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09
HoNoRINo A MODEST EDIBLE.
Banquet at Which Only Frssran,
Onion Was served.

II Is unquestionably true that the ad.
mirable vegetable known Gs the onion
Is under the ban, 80 TO speak. Its
pungent odor, regarded by many peo-
pie as offensive. frequently drives its
admirers to partake OF II In secret and
then to muzzle as far as possible its
telltale aroma. The onion has served.
too as the basis for many quips and
aings at the hands OF the humorous
paragraphers. And yet It 10 an eI.
tremely wholesome plant and one Of
high rank with the ancients. particu
larly the early Egyptians. For these
.easons II Is pleasant TO note that tho
tabooed edible met with deserved
recognition at what was termed an
onion reception and banquet In an In.
terror New York town called Union.
which In this case might plausibly
seem q corruption Of onion. II was ar.
ranged In honor OF the sixteenth an.
adversary OF the special guests Of the
evening. and the onion was the center.
and scentsr. OF attraction. The house
was decorated with onion blossoms,
an onion centerpiece grsccd the table,
and the bill Of fare included onions
and onions only--top onions, sliced
onions. stewed onions, onion salad,
and friend onions Needless TO say
the guests. who departed at a late
hour. went away breathing many en-.
comiums Of the fragrant bulb Of honor.
II certainly was great night for the
orion.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09
A Valuable Witness.

A southern lawyer tells OF a case.
that came to him at the outset of his
career wherein his principal witness
was darky named Jackson. supposed
to have knowledge OF certain trans.
actions not at all to the credit OF his
employer, the defendant.
Now, Jackson" said the lawyer, II
want you to understand the impor.
lance Of telling the truth when you
are put on the stand You know what
will happen, don't you. II you don't
tell the TRUTH"
"Yassir," was Jackson's reply, "in
dat case expects our side will win
de case, e,"-Harper's Magazine.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09

bedroom and set 1t on a chair. Usual
ly made my toilet at the bench In the
yard, but that seeemd too public q
place this particular evening.
| opened drawer and got out the
razor had recently acQuired-such q
nice, bright razor! 1t was my first
essay but / shaved myself and not
more than three slight cuts tinged the
lather with crimson.
struggled into q stifiiy starched
shirt and assumed my Sabbath day
diagonals to the shirtsleeves and took
from another drawer a collar Of eel
luloid, white and glistening. smooth
and flawless, and necktie that did
not have to be tied, but was by q
wonder OF human ingenuity 80 con
structed as to have that appearance
had trouble with my shoes, for they
were tight at the best OF times, and q
days plowing barefoot is not the best
preparation In the world for wearing q
snug pair OF congress CATERS. BY
this time heard my fathers voice
In the kitchen below and the clatter OF
the stoneware dishes.
The stair door opened and my moth
er called: Supper, Henry"
"All right" | replied. I'm aeon
in"
But wasn't hungry. waited :
few minutes, then put on my coat and
went creaklng down, nerved for the
encounter My father was seated al
the table and my mother was placing
bowl OF boiled potatoes at his elbow
They looked at me- but | avoided theii
eyes and set up" There was an
awful silence. felt my face smart
ing and hot with the yellow soap
Ground pretty dry, Henry?" asked
my father His face was grave, but
there was a twinkle in his eye.
Yes, sir" | replied, and reached
for the bam,
Take care OF your sleeve In IN,
dish" said my mother gently
did not look up again until | sa.t
casually: you don't mind II take
the sorrel mare and the buggy, dc
your"
Certainly not, SON." said father
Presently he coughed. Going to a po
ltical meeting, Henry"
Now, father" said mother.
got up and pushed my chair back
II was just asking" said father
coughing again, Il didn't mean an,
narm."
shook my head and hurried out
The sorrel mare whinnled as cam,
In, but there was no corn for her now
In three minutes she was beln,
hacked into the shafts looked to
ward the house and my father wal
standing on the porch.
"Oh. Henry"
| half raised the whip. Should
pretend not to hear' Better take m,
medicine.
Yes. sir!"
IL don't know but I'd have took IN,
halter on afore put the bride on
but please Yourself"
He turned and went back into N,
house as. scarlet to the ear tips. I go
out OF the buggy Not another wore
not then. And dear me- Here'i
my own boy. beginning TO get notioni
into his head about the girls!-Ch
cago Daily NevA
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09

"Ahl my pretty pippin," said the
impudent traveller, approaching the
inn door, while his companion tied
their horse to the hitching post, ~
suppose you furnish accommodations
here for man and beast"
Certainly" replied the Inn keepers
pretty daughter come In and tell
the man to come In, too"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09
Limited Number Of Attorney.

In some old records Just discovered
in a Suffolk parish appears the follow.
ing entry OF a statute passed In 1854.
the second year Of the reign Of Queen
Mary: THAT there used to be six or
eight attorneys only for Suffolk. Nor
folk and Norwich together; that this
number has increased TO more than
so, most part OF whom. having not suf.
flcient knowledge, come to fairs. esr..
melting the people to small trespasses
THAI they may get employment where.
fore there shall be hereafter SIX for
Norfolk. six for Suffolk and two for
the city Of Norwich"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09

The editor mas bought rake and shovel and hied
himself to his suburban home to feel the exhraton of
early and watdh the keows meander home at eve.
There is JOY truly enjoyable to the republican
these days the simple rural life.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09

About the only trouble on earth that Funston
has not mixed up in since he arrived earth those
between Russia and Japan. And he rubbed up against
the collar trying hard to get into that mess
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09

It begins to look though the line up far the
ore, 20 will be between Roosevelt democrats and Cleye-
land democrats That applies Of course, only to demo-
Gratis The republicans all Roosevelt republicans.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09
An ounee Of Prevention.

Harry-Whisky Ia said to be q good
antidote for snake bites. isn't III
Jack-Don't know. I find II an ex-
cellent preventive.--Somsrvills Jour
AL
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09

The republicans had too many lodestones, the inherit
their necks this time
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09

1t will be quite interesting to Flowers Nelson
incorporate into the constitution all the things promised
by his friends and supporters
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09

We need free delivery Why not get itl Surely
there are sidewalks enough in town now.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09

About the most truthful solution Of the election is
that the republicans did not have enough votes,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-09

Who said senatorial aspirations were harbored by
some republican newspaper meni-Clarence b. Douglas
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-02-16
ARMY SNOB SCORED.
President Says That Special Consid.
Grafton IL Due EnliS1cd Men.

President Says thnt Special Consid-
Grafton Is Due Enlisted Men.
That the uniform of an enlisted man
in the army or navy is a badge of honor
which entities its wearer to peculiar con-
sideration is the position taken by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. The President himself
made it known in a letter to Secretary
Taft commenting on the court martial
of Lieut.. Roy l. Taylor, who was reduc-
ell twelve files recently for ordering an
enlisted man in his command to change
his seat in a theatcr because he was seat
ed in front of the licutenant's party.
The President in his letter said in
part:
In my judgment Lieut.. Taylor com
mittrd one of the most serious faults
which any officer can commit. I am glad
that he was reduced twelve files. 1t is
a pleasure to record the fact that his
ofense was altogether exceptional in the
body to which he belongs.
There is no body of men in this coun-
try of similar size which merits so we'll
of the country as the body of officers and
enlisted men in the army and navy Of
the United States. Not only should the
country as a whole jealousy guard the
interests of these men and regard their
honor as being identified to a peculiar de-
gree and in a peculiar sense with his
own, but the members of the body should
themselves feel the same jealous eager
ness to uphold the honor and standing
of all connected with it.. Above all this
should be the object of the officers as re-
CARDS the enlisted man.
ITO strive to discriminate against him
in any way is literally an infamy for it
is in reality one of the most serious Of
lenses which can be committed against
the stability and greatness of our: nation.
If a hotel keeper or the owner OF a the
alter or any other public resort attempts
such discrimination, everything possible
should be lone by all good citizens to
make the man attempting it feel the full
weight of a just popular resentment, and
if possible legal proceedings should be
tnkcn against him"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-02-16
I'M H1l||l||15l s

Mrs. Frank w. Shattuck. wife OF ths
pastor of the Advent Christian church OK
Whitman, Mass, was burned to death IN
the parsonage by the overturnlns OF a
lamp.
A consignment of American school
readers printed in japanese, believed TO
be a violation of the copyright laws, are
held by the customs collector IN a
) Francisco, Cal. 1s-.
The House committee on public iands
has decided to make a favorable~report
on the Burnett bill setting aside eo,Uoo
acres OF mineral land in Alabama ION
school purposes.
The trustees of the Carnegie school on
technology In Pittsburg, Pa, have receiv-
ed q letter from Andrew Carnegie thank
ing them for naming the woman's depart
msnt after his mother.
Mime. Sarah Bernhardt was given .
gold medal by the Circle Francois Oh
Harvard university in recognition OF ne!
services to French drama. She Is ens
drst woman to be SO honored.
The Rev. DR.. William Rainsford, rec.
tor Of st. Georges Protestant Episcopal
church in Kew York for twenty-five
years, shas resigned his rsctorship on &C
count Of Ill health. The Rev. duSs
Birckhsad succeeds him.