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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19
PROF. STARR. ANTHRoPoLooIsT
RETURNS TO CHICAGO.
His Researches In Africa Shed New
Light on Pysmies-"cat's Cradle"
Played by American Boys.
Known 10 Natives.

Chicago. - Prof. Frederick Starr,
who holds the chair OF anthropology
at the University of Chicago. has re-
turned after spending rs months
among the pygmies In the heart OF
Africa, and travelling altogether ap-
proximately $1,000 miles.
This trip. by far the longest ever
negotiated by a university professor
engaged In scientific research. was
begun In September. 1905. when he
left Chicago for the Congo valley. ac'
companled by Manuel Gonzales. a
young Mexican whom he adopted
some years ago.
Eighteen different peoples were Wis.
tied In the 25.000-milc journey up and
down the Congo Free State The
anthropoliogist would visit tribe.
live with or near the natives. study
them carefully. take photographs.
gather relics. and then repeat the
process with a nelghboring nation
His interest was centercd particular.
iy In the pygmy races and their Gus.
toms.
when left this country" said
the professor. Il expected TO have to
provide canoes and provisions for
much OF the journey | was. however.
agreeably surprised TO find on reach
ing the Congo that steamboats, were
plying many OF the rivers This
made the Journey easier In many re-
spects"
You had a number of narrow es-
capes and thrilling adventures. did
you notg" the anthropologist instruct
or was asked.
mo. my trip was much tanner
than most people wodld expect" he
replied. Il really experienced no
'hairbrcadth escapes at all.
a white man can cross Africa IN
molested. n hc will mind his own
business. and not interfere with the
natives through whose country he
passes. II IL true that many OF
tho Congo tribes are fierce and war
like. but they will not harm inof.
fensive travellers who do not make
themselves obnoxious and who treat
them kindly. They seem rather to
be interested In settling their feuds
with the tribes abolt them. The
white man will be left alone n he
does not travel consplcuously armed
and does not interfere with the nat.
ural order of things as the natives
think they should be,
AN interpreter went with us on all
our journey. 80 we had no trouble
with the natives"
More than zoo photographs were
aiken by the professor and his adopt
ID son. The huge collection Of relics
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19
CACTUS AS BIG AS A HOUSE.

This is a picture OF the wonderful
barrel cactus that rises In Death Val
ley and other deserts fully 80 and 40
feet high and forms a regular forest
When In blossom Il has a small. bright
flower. much smaller than OF more
modest cacti. Its chief attraction. and
one that Is far better than any num-
her OF flowers. lies in the fact that Il
contains a juice which will quench
thirst. Many a prospector who has
feared 10 lose his life has crept on
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19

OF his long journey. which required
1874 large boxes. will be installed In
the anthropological section OF the
Walker museum at the university.
which Is already well filled with won.
ders and curlosltles from Prof Stars
former journeys.
The pygmies. says Prof. Starr gen.
orally are found near the upland
sources of the larger rivers. He trav-
eled up the Congo. the Sankuri. the
Batui. the Kassai. the Armuri and
the Oiku rivers az far AZ the boats
could go
The pygmies." he continued.
range in height from three TO four
and half feet. averaging about four
feet They are not. as many people
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19

time and not a small amount Of
money. Mr.. Washington says he built
IL partly because the fancy struck
him. partly because he needed Il in
his business. He was living In his
own house eight years ago when he
FIRST conceived the idea OF the auto
home. He began building Il before
he had ever seen an automobile. He
worked on his idea at odd hours dur.
ing the entire period OF eight years,
at the same time attending 20 his
regular trade. which Is that of a ma
chinist and contractor. He has pat
ented n cover for a belt pulley. the
sale OF which brings him a good In
come
Il have built this auto house." says
Mr.. Washington. land we are living
in Il because Il suits us" We have
taken a fancy TO II. and would rather
live here than anywhere else. You
couldn't get more comfortable quar-
tiers or more conveniences In the best
hotel with the single exception of
the water connection. And the water
question does not bother US at all.
On the road we can get a pail Of II
anywhere. can buy provisions when
ever we need them. and for the rest
we have Il all right here"
Mr. and Mrs. Washington intend to
start on a l.0O0-mile trip to their old
home In Maine. They expect to pass
through New York and take In other
prominent cities. Wherever they stop
they will feel perfectly at home.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19
TWO LIVE in AUTO HOUSE.

for the system OF pipes running the
entire length Of the house. thus guar.
antceing uniform heat. Pipes and fur.
mace were constructed by Mr.. Wash
ington's own hands. Practically all
available space along the walls L.
lined with cupboards containing a
complete equipment Of household i'm
plements and tools.
In the front OF the house are the
levers for setting the home in motion
These are three In number. Their
mechanism was worked out by the
proprietor. One Is for starting. an
other for steering and.a third for req
ulating the speed. all being manipu
lated from a comfortable easy chair
A three-cylinder gasoline engine
weighing ton. furnishes the motive
power.
II will be seen that the oonstruc
ton OF this novelty In the shape OF 0
self-moying home must have required
infinite pains. an immense amount Of
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19
A New Home for Sean1en

to the institute from q theological
seminary. and having a natural bent
toward executive work he began his
labors at the institute with enthusi-
asm. The sailors wanted n place to
leave their baggage. TO call for their
mail. and To write their letters. All
these facilities were provided as rap
idly as the demand arose. In the
place OF the saloon was established q
coffee bar where hot drinks and sand
witches and light luncheon were
served The space which once con-
tanned whiskcy barrels and beer kegs
was converted into a baggage repos-
itory
Some idea OF the increase OF the
work Of the institute may be gath.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19

and Hugh Jennings. now manager OF
the Detroit club. were secured for the
Baltimore team by Ned Hanlon. Tay
lor finished his studies at Cornell that
year and announced to Hanlon that he
was through with baseball rs a player.
Hanlon tried his best to get Taylor to
change his mind. but he stuck to his
decision. and the following year be-
gan the practice of law In Buffalo.
No man stands higher than Judge
Taylor at Cornell university. Four
years ago he was elected a trustee Of
the university. an honor he Justly
prizes very highly.
Taylor is a tall man. and In appear
ance and build bears striking ~
semblance TO Abraham Lincoln.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19
TO HONOR dob" MCERSOLL.

Throughout the handling. ease. un.
strained effect. and lifelike
Frederick V. Triebe. OF New York.
Is the sculptor lie was born In
Peoria. and during his residence was
well acquainted with Colonel Inger.
soil. He Is graduate OF the Royal
Academy. Florence. Italy. and a pro-
fessor in the san Luca Royal Acad.
envy. Rome. Italy.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19

The Boston Y. NJ. c. A. is 20 give
winter course OF talks TO shoe work.
ers. The aim Is TO give the work.
men q wider and moro thorough
knowledge OF the industry.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19
gx.eAiIpLAYeR NOW A JUDGE.
Harry Taylor Earned Money at Nation
al Game 10 Pursue Studies.

New York.-lt Is doubtful whether
Judge Harry L. Taylor, OF the Erie
county court at Buffalo. ever dreamed
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19
Model OF Statue 20 Be Erected al
Peoria. H.. Completed.

Peoria. Ill.-A model OF the statue
OF the late Colonel lngersoll. ordered
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19

hands and knees toward this plant
and eagerly sucked the syrup that has
trickled down after the insertion Of
his knife. The Indians can live many
days on these plants. which some
times grow In patches and at other
times are scattered. At Easter time.
when these and the other varieties Of
cacti are IN bloom. the Mojave Desert
fairly glows with resurrection glory
one splendid blaze OF yellow. white
and red. The stoutness Of this barrel
cactus makes Il Withstand the severe
sandstorms that break down the more
slender varieties
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19

o be there
ey will be
The latest,
my reliable|
|terial than
Sutherland
Fgia; Aver-|
hrst threel
n Georgia.
than theI
If there isl
ban these
the difer1
|oRKs. /
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-19

screw Il is turned on again in the
morning. bubbling and gurgling and
ready to turn the wheel and run the
mill without n cent OF cost.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20

The Filipino system Of "bosslsm" IS
a very peculiar ore, Former AttoTne!
General Wiley, OF the insular govern
ment. in recent speech ON the Peace
Problem OF the Philippines" delivered
before the Manila Young Mems Chris
tan Association. said:
1T is safe TO assert that the rule of
the -Cacique' is one OF the most pro-
lirc sources Of discomfort, oppression,
and disorder that exists in the islands.
IL the Government of the United
States has one duty 20 perform 9h.eh
Is more important than another. It is
TO break the power OF the 'Cdcique. "
In this statement Mr.. Whitley voices
the sentiments OF the American com
mission. FOR this body well knows that
the local bosses will in the coming
general assembly put mp a stiff hght
for what they consider the interests OF
the Filipino people, in the matter 90
legislation which may hinder the Gov
eminent in the execution Of its plans
OF Amercanizing the natives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20

Power OF the Presidente.

The presidente not only Yields the
power which comes from his natural
leadership. but is also vested with jul
dlCial authority 10 try and punish citi-
zens of the municipality for Violation
of ordinances.
The justice of the peace is clothed
with stil greater power. His jurisdic-
ton extends 20 all minor offenses COW
cred by the penal code. Practically
80 per cent of the difficulties ana griev-
ances of the people are tried by these
two bosses" The ring rule of these
two officials guiding. as 1t is bound to
DO. their decisions in legal controver-
sizes has given rise TO more discomfort
and aniwosity toward the American
Government than any other cause.
The boss" ''eacique," is there, as
here, not always an official He may
become prominent as a skillful thief
Of horses or cattle. An interesting ex-
ample of this type is found in the
"lrahin, which means in the Tagalog
language 'hen with chickens"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Their @BOsss Like ears.

The boss or 'Cacique' is usually the
natural leader of his community and
exercises his power the-e as u the
States, by reason Of natural clever
ness or wealth. or by reason OF local
religious or political conditions. Every
municipality has its boss, usually the
henchman OF the provincial governor.
by reason of his office is the head
'Cacique' of his PROVINCE.
The provincial governor seldom med
dies with the municipalities i'm their
local fights, but I'm a provincial cleo
ton eNacts from the under-boss ~aH
that's coming to him" in the way OF
moral or hpanc.al support ia his cam
paign. showing thereby more Judgment
than his America understudv. who
frequently loses his power by uot al
tending more strictly Ia tile state
campaign
Among some OF the ablest OF these
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Forms of Caciqulsm.

After the Spanish occupation. as
society progressed, ''Caciquism took
on different forms. From the tribal
rule of the bcadman. the president OF
the pueblo next appeared ana after
wards the friar. who, according to
the Fllipmos. became the most pow
erful "Cacique' under the Spanish
regime
The friar was always possessed Of
large powers by reason of his hold on
the intellect OF the people; and after
Spain adopted the Foley of intrusting
him with tie exercise of civil func-
tons his authority was almost ALSO
lute.
The rule of the friar is thing of
the past.
The functions formerly exercised by
him are now exercised by native
priests unAer American bishops.
AT the present time the most pow
erful "Caciqaes" are the municipal Of
heiaIs.
These bosses are the presidente and
the justice of the peace. showing that
here. as wsn as il others places un-
der the '.Ssar and Stripes" the judicial
part OF the machine is not overlooked.
The presidents is elected by the peo-
pie and tie justice OF the peace ap-
pointed by the governor general upon
the recommendation of the provincial
board, which Is also elected.
Tie justice is usually one of the
.'victors "a whom belong the sp0ils
and ia g9 cases out OF 100, was the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
"Cdciquisn Is d Spanish Form of Political Bossisrn,
and Has Fourished in the Archipelago for
Centuries But It's Doom Approaches.

y n THESE strenuous days Of the
overthrowing OF political ma
chimes by the American people
there is. in a most unsuspected
part Of our dominions-the Philip
pine archipelagO-the most pow
erful system OF political ''bossism N
existence.
This Filipino Tammany the better
element is bound 70 wipe of the map.
The Little Brown Brother viii
have an opportunity Of showing TO the
rest OF the Americans that he As not
behind in throwing on the yoke of ring
rule. for in the elections 10 be held
shortly. to chose delegates % the first
Filipino general assembly, which
meets In the Ayuntamiento i'm Manila
next summer. the Filipino -h0mh.e''
has his chance.
The ring also will nave SIS chance.
For the first time in the history CT the
islands, the ring VIII engage in Ia
tional night for national principles as
against the old local issues OF the
mast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20

and procures IL forthwith. In a short
time the owner returns, and upon pay
ment Of the amount demanded which
is usually all the cash he can com
mand, he is put in possession Of the
property. Where documents are 20 be
forged to show ownership of the ami
mai the ''Inahin" is the medium of
communication between the rnarauders
and their accompliees.
This practice is quite common
throughout the archipelago. but Ca
Vite. the Mother of LadrOnes. has
been the province most celebrated for
notorious 'Inahins."
American officials have become CON
WINGED that it Is impossible for Ia
drones 10 exist without the connivance
Of The ring, more particularly the
'.lnahin" end of it, Yet il can be
plainly seen that he. being one of a
machine which controls absolutely the
provincial judiciary and executive. is
practically above the law"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
@Rule of the Headman.s

This Filipino Tdmmany system is
known as "Caciquisnl," or the = ule Of
the headman. IL hOurishel long before
Henry Hudson was born or had even
thought of such a place as -Sorth
America: or long before PiZarrO had
begun his conquest Of the mighty
aztec Empire.
For centuries before fernando Ma
gananes had discovered the archipela-
90 and claimed his discovery for his
most Christian majesty. Charles Y,
this rule OF the beadman had fun
sway.
For. according TO early Spanish au-
thoriues, the perfected system of
boss rule" was found by Miguel de
LeEaspi and mis- band of adventures,
when they settled the Islands. by
founding the present city OF Cebu, in
1870.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20

proyin-ial bosses" are Governors
Dancel. Of Rizal. and Sandico. Of
BulacaR.
Among others. who, while not hold
ing a provincial office. l. very infu-
euti9l, may be mentioned the new at
torney general of the iIands, Senior
Arenata, who with the above men
toned governors belonged 10 the fam
Gus cabinet formed by Aguinaldo in
the days of the insurrection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
A QUEER CASE OF NERVOUSNESS

AT first she thought the L road
was the cause OF her troubles. so she
patronized the subway. IL was the
same there-wOrse. II anything. the
the roar and rush OF the trains seem
ing 10 accentuaJe the attacks. .
-On the surface cars she is not so
bad. When nearing the particular
street she signals the conductor and
that seems ~ relieve the nervous ten
sion; bat IL the conductor doesn't hap
pen 70 see her. the incipieHr paralysis
sets in and she IS utterly unable 70
leave her seat
The case is a difficult one % handle.
II is purely case of mind no amount
OF medicine VIII cure her. She Is TAX
ing bread pills now but my only
hope is To talk her out Of her nom
sense"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20

government busy on other matters
than their political designs.
In this country. however. one of the
principal reasons Tor the machine
keeping in close touch with crooks
Is that they may be called upon by
the detectives at the ring u serve as
repeaters in an election, which service
usually means the election OF The ring
10 Office.
II remains to be seen what course
viii be followed after the election
that of allegiance 10 the present order
Of things. or OF IndeDeHdista-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20

as well as here. In some cases The
relationship is established to give the
boss more power TO hsrass the cen
tral government in many minor ways,
or TO stand in" with one of the peO-
pies idols-the ladrone chief. at the
same time thereby keeping the central
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
How aInahins Onerates.

The Inahin is the prominent thief Of
the community. and operates in the
following manner:
When a carabao or horse is stolen.
the owner approaches him and asks
assistance in the recovery of his prop
erty. He demands incidental expenses
and undertakes The task. Having him
self procured the theft of the animal.
he knows exactly where il is concealed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20

1T AM treating a singular case Of
nervous trouble $ aid "a New
York physician. The patient
is young woman about
twenty-five years old. pretty, refined,
and unmarried. Her particular trouble
is inability TO get of L or subway
trains al the particular station she de-
sires- Tie moment the train begins
10 draw into the station her nervous
ness beginz. She almost loses the use
of her limbs and her heart paipitates
as Il she had received a severe fright
Sometimes this lasts until the train
has started again. when all the neTv-
BUSINESS leaves her and she finds na
difficulty about getting OF at the next
station. thoroughly angry with herself
for her uncomfortable actions
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Nhy OutIaws are CoddIed.

The motive of the boss in keeping in
touch with the outlaws varies-there
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20

THE WASHINGTON TINES MAGAZINE
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

GOWNS FOR THE GROWING GIRL
Deep Tucks Add Much to Usefulness
of the Garment.

In making gowns<for growing girls
II is well to provide for the outgrow.
ing of the garment in advance, with
out spelling the effect in the begin
ming by making them too large and
ill-fitting.
For instance the belts of the dresses
may be set up on the waistband in.
stead OF on the edge.
In this way one Is enabled to
lengthen the waist line by setting the
belt down some two inches. 1t is usu-
ally in this particular that the gown
Is first apt to need lengthenng.
Deep tucks are much in vogue, and
are exceedingly convenient for this
purpose. 1t is quite easy to leave
enough space between each of two
tucks to enable one to take others on
The wrong side under the wider ones.
These will not show at all, and can
be let out as needed, without any 9th
er change in the skirt
The outgtowng of the sleeves may
he provided against in a measure by
setting the cuffs up, instead of join
ing at the edge of.the sleeves.
Also tiny little tucks may be taken
at the bend of the elbow at the in
side seam.
All these little points add to the
lifetime of "A frock, and mean great
saving TO busy mother.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
RemoeleIinn Flint.

When buying new goods for an old
dress considerable care must be ex.
ercised to select something that will
make the old goods look better instead
of worse.
II Is better to have the new material
Of different texture. For instance
new velvet will look better with old
silk: black that has been worn some
time will look better if made over
with some other color.
If II is desirable TO have the dress
all black buy the same. color black
and change the texture. Black chiffon
makes a worn cloth lfeless, while
other materials will give it a fresh
look.
The bodice Innings are often perfect.
ly good while the outside Is worn out
needing perhaps Just cleaning about
neck and waist and some new bones
and castings.
They can easily be utilized with lit.
tie work for the foundations OF the
more or less fancy waists for house or
evening wear.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
LEGAL NOTICE.

No. 1926. Annora Cranmer, Plain
tin. VS.. Harry Cranmer ct. al. De
endants, in the Court of Common
Pleas of Marion county, Ohio.
The said Harry Cranmer. whose
place of residence Is unkonwn, will
take notice that said Annora Gran
mer, on the 11th day of November,
A. D., 1907, filed her certain petit
tiOn in the Court of Common Pleas Of
Marion county, Ohio, against him
and the other defends therein named;
which said petition sets forth, that
he recovered a judgment against him
the said Harry Cranmer on the 3lst
day of October A. D., 1907, by the
onsideartion Of said Court of Com
mon Pleas of said County of Marion,
Ohio, at the October term thereof
In the sum of $500 00) eight hundred
dollars and the costs of the action in
the sum of $ That said judg-
Iment and costs Is a lien on the fol-
lowing real estate situate In Big
Island Township. County of Marion,
and State of Ohio, to wit-an undi-
vided one-half interest in the said
pemses bounded and described as fol-
lows to-wit
Commencing on the northwest cor
lner of section (S) eight, TIP. (5) Ave,
Range QD fourteen, south and run
ming south (130) one hunderd and
thirty rods to the corner of VIM.
Woods land; thence east (S0) eighty
rods; thence north d30) one hundred
land thirty rods TO the corner of said
land, thence west tS0) eighty rods
to the place of beginning, containing
(65) slxty-five acres.
Also the following described tract
Iof land: Situate in the same town
ship, county and state. being the
west half OF the northeast quarter OF
the southwest quarter of Sec. (S)
Eight, TIP, 90 five, Range C14) four
teen east containing 600 acres.
That the other defends claim TO
have some Interest or lien on the
labove described premises.
The prayer OF said petition is. that
said defendants and claimants be
compelled to set up their respective
lclalms, If any, they have in said prop
Ierty, or be forever barred. And that