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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24
FOR FUN, STUDY A CLOCK.

what May Ne Seen Upon . Finger.
less Hands ana Dyelsss Face.
Did you every take time to consider
the clock? You should have done 20.
II you have not. according to the DO.
troit News.Tribunc. seeing the clock
gives you the time whenever you asR
II.
mo. this Is no Joke. 1t 10 u plain
statement Of fact.)
The clock IL SO sensitive that II con.
stantly keeps Its hands before it, face.
This II due to the fact that, through
no fault Of Its own. It has been doing
time for many years In the most pub
lie manner. 1t may be that, AZ the
face Of the clock has no eyes, nor
mouth, nor nose, nor chin, nor cheeks.
nor any of the usual facial appurte.
nances. It keeps Its hands over it
to hide these defects. But this can
scarcely be. We fancy. because its
hands have no fingers or thumbs, nor
has It any arms, and any attempt to
conceal one defect would only expose
another.
Most clocks have only two hands,
but many have three. and 1t Ia some
what remarkable, anatOmically as well
rs numerically. that the third hand
il the second hand. 1t may also be
remarked that the minute hand IL not
the minute hand. for 1t Is longer than
the hour hand.
The clock has neither feet nor legs.
hut 1t runs Just the same. 1t may
he fast or slow, but It does not walk.
1t always runs, and 1t never runs up.
1t runs down, unless 1t Is kept running
round. Providence wisely did not give
feet to the clock.
The clock has q key, but no lock,
and for that reason even the most
ignorant person never tries to open q
clock with the key.
Some clocks strike and some do not.
but no clock ever strikes with Its
hands. Just why a clock should be 80
peculiar Is no affair Of ours.
(Of course this is no Joke. The
striking of clock may he an affair
OF hours, but 1t Is not spelled the same
way. We are not trying to be funny.
This is dignifed article. Please do
not interrupt 1t again.
There Is no clocks In heaven, Be-
cause there Is no time there. Neither
In there any night, and an eight-day
clock wouldn't know when to stop.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24


In Nauplia. the site OF the national
prisoner. as Philip 8. Marden puts II
In his recent book, Greece an0 the
Aegean Islands," the "Sing-Sing Of
Hellas"-Greeks who speak English
are plentiful, and even those who make
no other pretenslons to knowledge Of
the tongue are proud Of being able to
say "all right" in response to labored
efforts at pidgin-Greek.
One of the gentry In native garb Of
quaint capote and pomponed shoes ap-
preached Mr.. Marden In the street, and
stated in excellent English. that sorted
strangely with his Hellenic clothes,
that he was once employed In an cleo.
trio light plant In Cincinnati.
Did he like III Oh. yes! In fact,
he was quite ready to 60 back there,
where pay was better than In Nauplia.
And with an expressive shrug and CON-
prehensive gesture that took In the
whole broad sweep Of tho ancient king.
dom of the Atridae, he added:
argos Is broke; no gOod!"
One other such deserves mention,
perhaps one who broke In on rever.
entail reverie one day. AZ Mr.. Mardsn
was contemplating a Greek dance in Q
classic neighbOrhOod, with some Eng.
lish that savored of the Bowery brand.
informing him that he had been In
America, and had Travelled all over
that land Of plenty In the peregrina.
lions Of Barnum's circus.
II was wit o. man Barnum wen no
died." he added. as a most convincing
passport OF Mr.. Marden's friendship.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24

is doubtful at best There 10 objection to fixing the
function six eight weeks later Congress should take
action before the unpleasant events forgotten
Thousands Of loyal citizens who ourneyed to the capt.
tai at great expense and Inconvenience bitterly dis
appointed BY the storm 1t IL public necessity that the
date Of inauguration should be changed to mini
mize thu danger Of bad weather This matter has been
brought to the attention Of national soons more
occasions than one. President Taft might do worse
than his personal influence to that they take
the necessary action this time.-Chicago Journal.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24
THE nrADY.MADr FAMILY NOT A SUCCESS.

spite Of its obvious and manifold advan
uAu tagcs the ready-m family idea received
uWu another setback In New York the other
WI day. Mrs. Michael McCabe, who was Of.
UoRH20v fered an extraordinary bargain In that
I&4XSSJ line, refused TO accept It.
When Mr.. Michael McCabe first met his
wife her Harrington, she 10 years old and
she was glassbower by profession He wooed and won
her. and last she consented 60 to the Jersey
shore and have the knot tied by expert Jersey mags
trate Previous to this suspicious occasion he had taken
her to his wefurnished house and explained how much
nicer 1t would be TO reign there mistress than to
blow any amount OF glass; One thing he did not
plain to her; he keeping 1t delightful surprise
This that he had NICE ready.made family Of nine
already hand she could dismiss all fear that the
magazines might include them In the list Of people who
gradually running the country BY living In select
apartment houses lie was very careful to keep this
because he did want spoil the pleasure Of
the surprise.
What the result OF this affectionate forethought
and consideration? Did the Mrs. Michael McCabc
appreciate what her husband had done? Did she &.
claim expected "Oh. you perfect dear I always
did adore ready made families" Did she2 She did not
She received the surprise with suppressed Indignation
to the establishment Of her husband who had naturally
counted quite different What 10 more after
a months experience Of a position such to few
1Syearod girls, she left her happy. wepopuated home
and returned to her mother When Michael McCabs fol.
lowed In hot haste reestablish diplomatic relations
she scaled the bnck fence pawned her wedding ring
q and went to visit her aunt In Brooklyn-Chicago
Inter Ocean
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24

program. When ball player becomes distinguished %
the recipient Of a $4,000 salary, with winter vaude-
VILE tour at the rate he to attract atten.
ton ball player The the game gets to per.
feet commercalism tho greater the danger that win
founder The public likes good. wholesome, energetic.
clean ball games II the managers begin to spread
ngs Of purple silk the beachers and the first base
to advertise lost diamonds the danger signal should
b hoisted the hassta6-St. Louis Republic
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24

nearly rs they can the fashion Of the well.todo For
then great numbers Of persons buy or hire houses that
they cannot Afford maintain servants that they ought
not to tax themselves with, outeat and ourink and
out.wear their incomes, ard put their lives q false
economic basis II the economic basis Of ones life be
false. other things also quickly become false and tho
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24

A prominent French manufacturer of
glace fruits admits that the cherries Of
California are. at least az good In quail
ity 40 the French varieties.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24

~
Kickham Scanlan's nomination for
Circuit Court Judge was well earned
and 1t Is now the duty Of every citizen
who believes In an honest and fearless
judiciary to 70 to the polls on June
and vote for him.
Edwin A. Olson Is qualified In every
way for seat on the bench and he dc.
serves the support Of oil good citizens
for Judge Of the Circuit Court.
Homer II. Tlnsmnn's clean and honest
record as public official, a lawyer
and citizen has gained for him a
well earned popularity In Chicago. and
his election as Judge Of the Circuit
Court, a place he Is qualified In every
way for, Ia certain.
~
Judge Lockwood Honore will have
as little trouble In being reelected as
be had In being re.nominated. His
honest ana clean record has gained
him the support Of everybody.
The reelection Of Judge Richard W.
Clifford will be fitting reward for a
faithful, fearless and able jurist. He
Is entitled to the votes on June Z Of all
good citizens.
Judge Thomas q. Windes will be re.
elected by a big plurality. His grand
record Is well known by the people.
@6A
John +. Holland IL a winner for
Circuit Court Judge.
@1A
Elect Kickham Seaman Judge OF
the Circuit Court. lie Is needed on
the bench.
Edwin A. Olson will serve the PEG.
well on the Circuit Court bench.
Judge George Kersten's reelection is
a certainty. Everybody is with him.
John +. Murray Is a popular and a
winning candidate for the bench.
~
Judge Edward o. Browns re.nom.
nation was popular over all Chicago.
Judge Brown is one Of the best men on
the bench, and his retention there il
demanded for the best interests Of the
people.
Judge Theodore Brentano will be
elected to succeed himself on the Supe.
riOr Court bench by a, big plurality.
He IL courageous and honest Judge,
and the people know 1t.
~
John =. McGOOrty IL the popular
choice of the people for Judge of the
Circuit Court.
The nomination Of John Il. Murray
for Judge OF the Circuit Court proved
u popular one all over Chicago. An
ADLER or better liked man could not
have been named, aud every citizen
who Is interested In seeing the best
men elected to the bench will 20 to
the polls on June Z and vote for Mr..
Murray.
~
As was expected John p. McGoorty
had no trouble In winning a nomina.
ton for Judge Of the Circuit Court.
Mr.. McGoorty's splendid record Is
known to everybody and his election on
June Z will place on the bench one
OF the ablest men ever on 1t.
~lnA
John T. Murray. Democratic candi.
date for judge OF the Circuit Court,
n lawyer Of ability and force and u
qualified in every way for seat
on the bench. NJ. Murray was
born q Qbiqle thIEfyNIeh1 y1il0
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24
THE RICH AND THE Pooa.aIoH,

r recent automobile show in New York
100000 worth Of cars are said to have
been sold. Now, It ought to make no great
matter how the rich waste their money.
except to them. But It does matter great.
~ II the well.to.do follow the fashion of
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24

Every man thinks that things at
his house get out Of order quicker
than anywhere else ON earth.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24
THE DOLLAR IN BASEBALL.

EMINENT 10 the natural accompaniment
Of healthful sport. Baseball IL full Of Il
But when the dollar enters in and becomes
all-powerful sentiment flies out. With the
sentiment gone baseball would become %
commonplace as circus which played 200
dava In at,CcpAalon xvithOut varia tion ~
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24
INAUGURATION TOO EARLY.

HAT Ihc0nSIueF9te OLD MOther Ndture pro
clpitatcd q blizzard on the Washington In
augural festivities furnishes plenty Of re-.
son for changing tho date Of Inauguration
into the latter part Of April or the first Of
May. There 10 no necessity to keep the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24

John \. Murray. Democratic candi.
date for judge OF the Circuit Court.
r. q lawyer Of ability and force and u
qualified In every way for seat
on the bench. NJ. Murray was
born n QhioosA thlRtyeleht ~,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24

AS was expected John p. McGoorty
had no trouble In winning nomina-
ton for Judge Of the Circuit Court.
Mr.. McGOorty's splendid record Ia
known to everybody and his election ON
June Z will place ON the bench one
OF the ablest men ever on 1t.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24

The nomination Of John Il. Murray
for Judge of the Circuit Court proved
popular one all over Chicago. An
ADLER or better liked man could not
have been named, aud every citizen
who Is interested In seeing the best
men elected to the bench will go to
the polls on June I and vote for Mr..
Murray.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24
EAOLETS.

John +. Hollands nomination for
Judge Of the Circuit Court on the Re-
publican ticket was Justly earned. Mr..
Holland Is one Of the ablest lawyers
In Chicago and his record Is brilliant,
clean and honorable one. It Ii men
like Holland that are needed on the
bench and his election by'a big plural.
ity il certain.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24

Judge Edward o. Browns re.nom.
nation was popular over all Chicago.
Judge Brown is one Of the best men on
the bench, and his retention there Is
demanded for the best interests Of the
people.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-04-24

Judge Theodore Brentano will be
elected to succeed himself on the supe-
rior Court bench by a, big plurality.
He Is Il courageous and honest Judge,
and the people know 1t.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-01-21
Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Senate-Message received from the
president in response to resolution of
inquiry asking why steel trust was
not prosecuted for absorbing Tennes-
see Coal and Iron company.
House-Roosevelt's African trip dis
eussed in connection with report that
Major Edgar o. Hearns of the army
was to accompany the president and
that in order to do so he had been put
ON the retired list with increased
rank.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-01-21

We plead "Guilty," to the charge "Iicture Show" this is one of the
important features with us. But a word about the KALEIDOSCOPE.
You have undoubtedly seen the work of incompetent operators, with
cheap machines and poor light. But have you een the upto-date,
the real first class? We belong to tho latter kind. We are truly
Progressive in our methods We will Amuse you immensely and
also Give Food for Elcvat!ns Thought. :" :"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-01-21

The changes in the various state
departments were made the first of
the week and the oath of Office taken
elect. There is no change in the
force in the office of the governor,
P. e. Byrne of Bismarck remaining
as private secretary. In the Office Of
the secretary of state C. w. LaMoura
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-01-21

Eleventh Legislative Assembly Lars-
est in Point of Membership and Is
Expected to Be One of the Most
Important in the Nature of Things
Accomplishments Week Devoted
Mainly to Organization.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17

field goals. The longest punt of the
year Of 1903 was made by Coy when
he sent the leather as yards in the
West Point game.
Norhis' quarterback for Penn State
Pete Houser, fullback for Carlisle;
coy Hale's mighty leader and Ward
Cunningham, Princetons clever half
back, were the best OF the year when
II came to drop kicking field goals.
however the season OF 1909 did not
Witness such magnificent distance
drop-kicking as that offered by John
Dewitt Princeton's old guard and
captain Cunningham sent over the
Held goal from the greatest distance
when one OF his drops from the So
yard line sailed over the bar between
the uprights. Allerdice of Michigan
also kicked a goal from the S5-yard
line.
There are two kinds OF forward
passes, the long and the short. Har-
ward used the short one for a gain Of
from five to twelve yards, seldom
more. Yale's pass was longer, but
the longest forward pass of the year
was made by Crane at Lafayette. when
he hurled the leather so Yards TO
lrmschier i'm the Lehigh game. Vase
uka, the Carlisle captain. sent one
forward pass 80 yards to Dupuis in the
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17

Brown game i'm New York.
Sutor of Princeton lives in foot
ball annals because OF a long run
he once made. Sprackling. Browns
nervy little quarterback, emulated
the Tiger when he grabbed the ball
on his five-yard line and ran through
the entire Indian eleven lodging
this way and that, eluding tackler
after tackler, until he had traversed
l05 yards for a touchdown.
Fitzpatrick, Yale's mighty end, had
the honor OF throwing an opponent
for the greatest loss. In the Harvard
game he ran in behind the Crimson
line, tackled rockingham and hurled
him back for a loss OF Is yards. To
do this required marvellous speed and
the most vicious of tackling. Kilpat-
rick showed these qualities through
cut the season.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17

one Day when he was getting Home
sick for his Wife to Work for MI,
ne happened to think that il was
Oristmas Time. In flash il camc
10 Him that back Home the Signs
ne had hated were telling the PublIc
10 shop Early shop Early" He said
II over and over again. or course.
ne mad failed i'm Central America.
Bright and Early the Very Next Morn
ing he selected Six Of the toughest
Necks in his settlement. designed a
nag bearing the mystic Words "Shop
Early and started a Revolution. He
ied his Army through strip OF
woodland to the Thatched Palace OF
the President He demanded uncon-
ditional Surrender. A Truce was de-
ciared and the Rebel Leader and the
president played Pinochle to see
whether they would declare War. War
was on the Cards and the President
ordered out the brave sons OF the Ma
ton. The Two Armies clashed on a
River Bank while the President and
the Rebel Chief watched them fight
1t out. No Commanding Officer would
sacrifice his Dignity by fighting. When
Terrible Ted's Troops had cleaned up
on the government Forces the Reins
OF Power were given into his Keeping.
Today he is Exalted High Ruler of one
OF the Central American Republics
ana tells all the swell Creoles
and Redskins where to Head in. Every
Christmas beneath the Folds of his
Tattered Banner he banquets the
brave soldiers who won the fight on
the Eventful Day of his Victory. A
Month before Christmas he has the
Army pick a dozen bananas and
sack of Coffee which he sends to the
loving ones at Home.
Moral If you want to start a Revo-
luton and be a Big Chief shop Early.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17

once upon a Time there was a
FIRE Eater in our Town. Now when
one of these Animals gets full OF Fire
Water, Things happen. Terrible Ted
was so bad that the Dogs wouldn't
notice Him. He carried a heavy Piece
of Artillery with him and had whettel
his Mothers Butcher Knife into a
Dirk. Buffalo Bill tried to corral him
for the Circus but Terrible Ted had
other Ideas. He wanted TO get into
Politics and Run for Office. One
Christmas he started out two Weeks
in Advance of the JOY Makers ana
began to Celebrate. He shot out "a
few Lights, Shot n Policeman in the
Foot, and shaved off the Whiskers Of
his wlfe's Dad. Everywhere He went
he saw Early Shopping Signs but he
didn't believe i'm Signs. lie finally
landed i'm the City Cooler and ate Beans
for Christmas Dinner. The Next Year
Terrible Ted proflted by his Expert
ence He traced his downfall to his
Failure to buy his Presents Early.
The Disgrace was so keen that he
heard the Call of the Wild and his
Patriotic Heart beat so fast that he
left his wife and Six Kids to go to
Central America. once in the Canal
Zone he found Life very soft Picking.
Terrible Ted was Half Mexican and
Half Rhinocerous and he bluffed the
chs of the Country into believing
TIc xrus Il inc pf tho Winds His
Noise carried him through just as
It does all High Glass wind tanners.
Long and Patiently did Terrible Ted
figure on just how he could Annex a
Republic. Far into the Night He
dreamed of Life in a Palace. Then
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
SOME STIRRING PLAYS
MARK FOOTBALL SEASON

During a football season a few plays
always stand out foremost as worthy
Of going down in history as worthy
Of the reward Of merit. Capt. Ted
Coy earned the reputation of being the
most remarkable individual of the year
on the gridiron, and his performances
for the Yale eleven were in many
respects the best ever seen. Coy ex-
celled as punter and drop-kicker.
His timely clean and accurate punt
ing kept Harvard on the defensive
throughout their annual championship
battle, and he shlfully sent over two
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
Brought Their .Iations.

Small Nettie, seeing some large In.
sects on the back porch. asked what
they were, and was told that they were
ants. The next morning she discov
cred a number of small ants among
the large ones, and exclaimed: "Oh,
mamma, the auDts have bringed their
little nieces with them today
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-17
Art Needle Work

Hand Embroidered Center Pieces.
Hand Embroidered Dresser Scarfs
Hand Embroidered Pin Cushions
Hand Embroidered Handkerchiefs
Hand Embroidered Opera Coats.
Hand Embroidered Kimonas.
Hand Embroidered Dressing Sac
ques.
Hand Embroidered Table Cloths.
Hand embroidered Pillow Shams.
Hand Embroidered Handkerchief
Cases.
Hand Embroidered Glove Cases.
Hand Drawn Work Centers.
Hand Drawn Work Dresser
Scarfs.
Hand Drawn Work Sideboard
Scarfs.
Hand Drawn Work Handkerchiefs.
Hand Drawn Work Turnovers.
Hand Drawn Work Collars.
Hand Drawn Work Bed Spreads.
Hand Embroidered Sofa Pillows.
Hand Embroidered Ladies' Ties.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-03-02
WealthieSt Debutante
OF the Season
New York American.)

The richest American he1ress ano
debutante of 1909 is Miss Mary Duke,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
n. Duke. of New York.
Nh. Duke is one of the chiefs Of the
American Tobacco Company, which
ranks next. if not equal, to the Stand
ard Oil Company as a trust. and is
now engaging the attention OF the
government prosecutors.
He is the treasurer of the-company
and the older brother of James 3.
Duke, who is the president. There IS
one other brother. ,BrOdie L. Duke,
who has had some personal misfor-
tunes and who does not now take an
active part in the business. tonse-
auently the bulk of the colossal for
tune belongs to James 3. and Benja-
min N. Duke.
When the Tobacco Trust was or
ganized the Dukes owned 80 per cent
of the stock. Since then the trust
has grown until it controls practi-
cally the whole tobacco trade OF
America, both wholesale and retail,
and also of a considerable part OF
Europe. It would be q d estl-
mate 20 place the fortune Of Ben]a-
min N. Duke at $50. 900. 600.
It will be cOnsOling to some peo-
pie to reflect thai every time they
light a cigarette, every time they I'LL
a pipe, every time they chew, every
time they take a pinch of snuff they
add something to the prospective
wealth of Miss Mary Duke. h
British smoker as a rule may ENJOY
the same pleasing thought.
Miss Duke has one rother. Angler
Duke. and in the ordinary course OF
events they will inherit their fathers
colossal fortune. they have even
greater prospects than that. AS their
uncle, lanes 3. Duke. has no children,
it is presumed that they will also re-
ceive a large part of his fortune. al
hough nothing is known positively
on tina point. It is certain that no
debutante of the present year and
none now appearing on the social
horizon, is so great an heiress as Mary
Many persons would expect that the
famous beauty, Miss Marjorie Gould
would inherit a. larger fortune, but It
must be remembered that her father
property will be divided among five
children. <f :
The Dukes live all over the world.
Then have a great house in New York,
a house in Durham. y. c.. where the
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-03-02
The Road to Success

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whole system. Vigorous body ara
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can't afford tn slig ut Electric Bltters
if weak. rundown or sickly. Only
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