The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06

/ her knowledge of Latin somewhat
fresh in memory through the school
days Of her children. while helping
them TO conquer Caesar and vanquish
Cicero. but for her own part she finds
her greatest pleasure i'm the study Of
German She is fond Of music, but
makes no pretense at being an adept
in that art
Mrs. Bryan believes that her first
and best efforts should be devoted to
the welfare Of her home and family
Such duties have claimed so much Of
her time that little has been left for
other work She has been both moth
er and companion to her children, aid
ing them through the struggles Of
school days. giving always of her love
and wisdom for their growth in eduoa-
tion and culture
There are three children, the eldest,
Ruth who. since her marriage to MI
WI III Leavitt in October, 1903 has
made her home in New Orleans. Then
comes William j., Jr., a stalwart
youth Of Is years, who measures five
feet n inches, and weighs 1850
pounds Lastly, there is the baby Of
the family, Miss Grace, who has en-
joyed about IS summers, and in the
meantime has grown as tall as her
mother, all Of which goes TO show that
Nebraska winds and weather have not
labored in vain ON the rising genera
ton
Mrs Bryan's father, who died at the
age Of 50, made his home for many
years with his only daughter; and the
most touching incident in the life OF
Mrs. Bryan is the flial devotion she
lavished upon him. For the last 30
years Of his life he was blind
Takes Up the Smaller Churches.
Until a few years ago the Bryans
were. identified with a Presbyterian
church in Lincoln, but withdrew from
that wellestabIished organization that
they might give their support to two
smaller STRUGGLING con pgregations in the
neighbornood. At present the family
attends services at iittle chapel near
their country home, where they feel
they can come near to the heart Of ma
ture and the great Creator With
them simplicity and sincerity are more
to be desired in divine services than
ostentation and display
Out of door sports and amusements
have always been very attractive to
Mrs. Bryan, although she has devoted
no considerable time to the acquire
ment Of proficiency in any sport ex-
cent that of swimming which she
learned in the commodious Bathhouse
in Lincoln Driving affords her much
pleasure, and she has at her command
two splendid horses, her driver and a
fine saddle horse She enjoys travel
as a means Of recreation only when it
is proving of value in extending her
knowledge Of the world and it's natural
wonders.
Something About Their Home.
The Bryan estate outside of Lincoln
now comprises about 15O acres Of fer
tile rolling land. In the autumn Of
1901 the construction Of the present
mansion was begun. Before it was
ready for occupancy the family fitted
up several rooms in the brick barn,
and lived there most happily and com
fortably. They could well afford to do
this, for the splendid home which was
nearing completion is, beyond doubt,
one Of the finest private residences to
be found in the west The house.
which is built of Clipped brick and
stone, is situated on the brow OF fine
grassy eminence, which slopes away IN
every direction and from which an I'M
obsuucted view Of the country for
miles around may be enjoyed. There
fore the name "Fairview' is most ap-
proprate Every modern convenience
is found within this home, and an cleo
tric car line within reasonable walking
distance carries one directly to the city.
In the great hall on the main floor
may be seen a life-sized portrait Of
Thomas Jefferson, while just below on
stand there is usually displayed a
priceless old punch bowl or mortar.
ID used In the home of Jefferson. The
m library is probably the faVorite room
er In the Bryan home. Here are gathered
II many valuable books, most Of them
le being works of the great masters, both
e, of ancient and modern times. Many
le souvenirs are on display here, but per-
in haps the one thing most in harmony
xt with western life is fine specimen Of
IS the American eagle, captured on the
II. plains of Nebraska and mounted by .
er personal friend OF the family
ie On the basement floor is found the
ir private ONCE and study of Mr. Bryan.
re which is probably the most interesting
* room to many visitors who wend their
"a way to Fairyiew' Here may be seen
10 an extensive and valuable working
library" of political and economic
works. and a massive desk well laden
ar with papers and communications. for
s. it is here that Mr. Bryan prepares his
as editorial work, when at home
e. Another room especially worthy Of
W notice is the museum or den on the
10 third floor which Is maintained par