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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-21
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-21
VISITORS HOURS

Aunt Laurie will be in her office In
The Herald building to Issue prizes,
receive calls from Juniors. teachers.
parents and others Monday afternoon
from Q until 5 o'clock and Saturday
from 20 in the morning until o'clock
in the afternoon. Other appointments
may be made at any time by telephone
when the regular hours do not suit
the convenience OF visitors.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-21

TITLE MARGUERlTES
II mother and father had been
dead several years, and
Marguerite went to live with her
lncle, who made her take care of
a great many sheep every day
While the sheep were playing
and eating the grass Marguerite
had to keep her eye on them to
see that no harm came to them.
One day a wolf stole among
the sheep, and they became
frightened and ran away. Mar
guerite began to cry, because she
vas afraid of her uncle, who was
very cruel. When she went home
ana told him about the sheep, he
was very angry. After giving
Marguerite a severe scolding he
went to get stick. Her uncle
caught her by the hair, which
hung in long braid down her
back. He put her on the floor
and gave her a severe beating,
and did not stop till his arm was
sore and he could hardly breathe
with passion. He told her to leave
his house and not come back un-
less she brought the sheep with
her.
Marguerite vent away and ran
into the woods, where she sat
down under tree to rest. She
heard a noise and looking around
she saw a beautiful lady coming
toward her through the woods,
Marguerite started to run away,
but the lady told her not to go,
and she asked MARGUERITE to tell
her all about her life Marguerite
told her and the lady was moved
20 tears. "You poor child" she
said, and she told Marguerite
that she would take care of her.
She also told Marguerite that she
was Flora, the larry ol llS
flowers.
Complete this story. Tell what fur
ther conversation Marguerite and the
flower fairy held. What did the talry
do for the poor little orphan girl ana
how did she spend the remainder of
the day. Did the fairy offer her any
relief from the cruelty of her guar
dams?
Make IN a good fairy tale with this
introduction and try to introduce some
original incidents.
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given for the best story, or the Win
ner may choose the alternate prize
instead.
Write about 15O or 25O words, on one
side of the paper, leaving margins at
the top and side of each page. Ad-
dress the letters neatly to Aunt Laurie,
Los Angeles Herald, Los Angeles, Cal,
and be sure that it reaches this office
not later than Thursday, November 20,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-21
ABOUT PRIZES FOR HONORABLE
MENTIONS

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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-21
The HERALD JUNIOR
FLORENCE BosARD LAWRENCE. Editor

The Herald Junior is published by the Her
s,d company for the children Of the south
west. 1t is devotef to their interests. AMI
VIII publish principally their own writings.
All ehildrel public school age are wei.
contributor The editor wishes to
rLeorrage correspondence and Suggestions
from teachers
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-21

n NCE there was a little girl
u who never thought she could
do anything. 1t was always,
81 can't, l can't, | can't"-until
everybody who knew little Vexie
became tired and sick of hear
ing it.
She couldn't wash the dishes.
She couldn't mend her dress. She
couldn't get her lessons. She
Just wished she could be a bird
and then she wouldn't have to
10 anything.
Wouldn't, eh p said her moth
er. Birds have to learn to fy
aid to sing, learn to build their
own nests and to hunt for their
own food. How would you like
all that, please?"
One day, while playing near
some trees, she heard some one
saying: Il can't, | can't, | can't, "
and looking around, how was she
astonished to find a steel-colored
bird, drawing out the words
with as perfect nonchalance as
she had ever done it herself.
She told her mother she had
found bird that could talk and
what it said.
"All the more shame to him
since he can sing so beautifully,
said her mother. Just like a
little girl | know who always
says; 4 can't, when she is
wanted to sing or play. If you
ever do become a bird, it will
have to be a cat-bird, as none ol
the Others would own you"
But then Vexie thought she
wouldn't mind being a cat-bird
even, if she could only be a bird,
So, one day, when Nexie said
Il can't for about fifty times, her
mother sent her out of the house
in disgrace.
Vexie lay lown under a tree
and cried herself to sleep. Then
a most wonderful thing hap
pened. She was surrounded BY
birds all tWittering and talking a,
once.
"She wants to be a Bird sale
the robin, pausing for a moment
to pull up a worm out of the
ground, then adding: But she
can't be a robin. There are nc
lazy robins
"She wouldn't like to be a
crow, she'd have too much corn
to pull up, cawi cav! cawP
which | expect meant "pshaw
pshaw! pshaw"
You can't see me! You can't
see met shouted the meadow
lark, hiding down deep in the
grass, so that Vexie couldn't pos
sibly find her.
"Kill the dear Kill the dear !
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-21
AN ANCIENT EPISODE

Lars Prosena of Clusinm
Sat In his ivory car;
No house In sight. nor any light
And he from home afar.
And so he sat at twilight
And he glowered at the scene,
The while his man went for can
OF Tuscan gasoline.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-21
Bound by No Rules

The llama llimns its name
Hike one that knows no letters.
If we should do the same
eide waste a Hot of letters.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-21
A QUESTION

purple snow ! saw" says Cook.
We'll. doctor tell us now.
Since you saw also musk oxen
Did you see that purple cow
Boston Transcript.
The one best bet is the one you
didn't make.-Puck
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-03
Fine Furs

Our stock of Furs is larger than ever before.
In ourassortment you will find furs of all kinds and
made up in the latest styles. Fine Genuine Mink,
Black Fox, Black Wolf, Isabella Fox, Jap Mink and
many others.
What is a more appropriate and lasting gift
than set OF nice furs2
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-03
Mechanical
Toys.

We have just received large stock of
want. Any boy will be delighted with one
of our Steam Engines, Automobiles, Express
Trains, Magic Lanterns, Moving Picture
Machines; those toys are very instructive as
well as entertaining. In fact, our stock of
toys is more complete this year than ever
before, and our prices will surely interest
you. Buy the children some of these toys
and you will be sure to please them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-03
Ladies' Gloves

We have very complete line of Ladies' Gloves in
Kid, Mocha Suede Napoleon Suede, Golf Gloves Silk,
Chamois and many others in choice line of tnts and
colors, ali to sell at Special Prices for the Holt
day trade.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-03
Special Discount
Fine Presents For Gentlemen

Neckties always make welcome pres
emit to men and boys. We have ties of
all descriptions in all the newest styles
and shapes. You can't fail to find among
them the style you like best.
Besides neckties, we would suggest
for gentlemen friends: Gloves, Fancy
Hose, Shirts both plain and fancy, Hand
kerchiefs, Fancy Suspenders, Mufiers,
Silk and Wool Underwear, Travelling
Cases, Grips, etc.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-03
Low Prices on
W 1SSs4MzR UNDERWEAR

~ vests vest or Pants sG at ..et.ea OC
25 doz. Ladies' Cotton Fleeced Jersey
Union Suits, extra special dur 70c
ing sale at. Observation-Disclosures. w
Is doz. Ladies' Natural Grey Wool Vest
s or pants.regnlar $500 value SOC
so doz. Ladies' Scarlet Wool o.
Vest or Pants, at. OyC
80 doz. Mems heavy feeced d.
Shirts or Pants, at. ............C4C
80 doz. Mems extra heavy feeced Under
wear, shirts double breasted, A<o
very warm, special AVC
so doz. Mems Wool Underwear, in natural
or gray--regular $l.00 value o.
vest or pants, special. ..........OyV
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-03
Travelling Goods and
POCketbOOks

Our stock of Leather Travelling Goods such Suit Cases
Bags Grips, Trunks etc. all will be offered special low
prices to our holiday trade
We also have the newest thing in Bags-Beaded Bags
White and Gold White and Steel Jet and Steel and Floral
Patterns beautiful Christmas gifts from $208 up to $1,000
Our Leather Hand Bags the of the town. Elegant
Bags in Seal Morocco and many other eahers-n
values from SOC up o $780,
All leather goods to be sold at special low prices during
this sale.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-30
I LOVE TO BE A REAL
WOMAN WHEN I PLAY
Nance O'Neil.

i've never played a part In my life
because there was a chance TO wear
handsome gowns In It." said Nance
O'Neil, OF whom a Detroit critic has
said that she Is the greatest emotional
actress on the American stage.
From the poetic tragedy OF a Suder-
mann heroine to the part OF western
train wrecker's wife without a thing
to her name except a battered-in COT
fee pot and a smoky oil stove. Is the
leap made by Miss O'Neil In her
vaudeville play, "one Thousand Dol
lars Reward" In which she will be
seen in the Temple next week. She
wears in this drama of next-tonature
life beyond the Sierras, an old blue
calico dress fished out Of an old trunk
by Mrs. Sidney Drew. her wonderful
golden hair in braid down her back
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-30
THE Man
Who Stole
The Earth
By W. HOh White.
CHAPTER Lxiv-(contInueei.)

= CHAPTER Lxiv-(continued.)
He braced himself and walked to
the companion-way. He tottered
rather than walked down the steps
and passed into the saloon. II was
empty.
Walking over to the bar. he poured
himself out a stiff glass OF whisky.
drained II TO the dregs, and then went
quickly UP on deck again.
BY now he was clearheaded enough
t. see that every mans attention was
centered on the airship. when lowered
almost directly overhead nj very
slight elevation.
II was therefore with more or less
a feeling OF security that ne sat down
under one of the covered seats and
took out the wireless. RE did not
look az the people on deck or at the
airship overhead. He more or less
gazed steadily into the little glass
opening on the lid OF the instrument.
Soon his attention was rewarded by
a succession OF faint flashes in the
code which he had now come TO un.
derstand so well.
All the flashes said were:
Jump now and bring the instru.
ment."
BeIlingham. with little sigh. got
up from his seat. and instinctively
there came into his mind words writ.
ten for far greater occasion. They
were 10 the effect that IL was not for
him to reason why. but merely for him
&c do or die.
But with a little laugh to himself,
he hoped that IL would be q lean for
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-30

We came 10 the surface. blew the
water out OF his mouth. aad instine'
lively ducked his head under the lifc'
belt so that II oncircled him.
And almost a; the same momen, ne
felt a shadow overhead. neaTu cle nIss
OF a body swooping into the water,
and then felt hand grip him by the
collar.
A moment later he was dragged on
board the "Di." and as he la. painting
and shivering in the little ship he saw
the faces OF Strong and Arbuthnot gag
ing down on him.
-Arhnthnnt stopped pushed the neck
of flask between his lips. and then
they went up.
The contents OF the flask instantly
reviving him. he pulled himself up &c
his knees and looked over the side tn
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-30

life rather than leap FOR death.
He pushed the wireless into the
breast OF his coat. and buttoned II
over the little box. Then. walking 10
the side, he lifted one OF the life-oelts
from It's place. and. before any one
could call out or stop him. he had run
up TO the paddle-box aud yaulted over
the side.
The cry OF MAN overheard" sound.
ed rather ironically in his ears. end
then what came TO pass happened -
swiftly that. IN thinking of IL after
ward. he could scarcely call all the
Incidents 10 mind
Although the life-belt was securely
Rugged In his left arm. he went rigSt
under the water, and the chill and the
shock OF II almost Knocked the HE
out OF him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-30

see the steamship beneath them rapid
ny growing dim. Even then they were
so rar away they could hear no hubbuh
from che ve%els. decks.
He hy. back again and listened &c
the steady whirr OF the "Dis" pro
rellers. Strong came over Ia him ami
kneeled BY his side and took Ms hand
You have done jolly we'll. old man.
he said. you are a brickl" ~
II am thinking--i was think"
halted Bellingham.
Eyes. | know" said Strong. You
were thinking--you were thinking Of
Dora Yea-see, nay dear chap. think
ing OF Diana gives me considerable
intuition In such matters"
Bellingham lay back while Strong
piled rugs over him. Hs was very
tired. Until that moment he had not
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-30

tre ne costsased.b
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-30

without a touch to enhance the
beauty that would have won her fame
IL she were not possessed Of greater
gifts.
Il love to be a real woman when
play" says Miss O'Neil Il want to
reach men and women through some
finer medium than a Paris gown adj
vertised to cost SO much money. I
want to reach their hearts. their emo
tions, their sympathies; to stir their
notwithstanding else Is worthy
OF the actors art"
Wherever she has played this tense
little act. Miss O'Neil has reached the
audience In the way she wants. in
spite of her poor little blue calico.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-30

had time TO realize how far he had
travelled and how much ne had done
on such a small amount OF sleep.
Better get nap" said Strong.
you need not weary yourself In the
least. You will be back In Bomberg
soon" y
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-30

It pay. II is a big question I was
talking with Speaker Cannon the other
day and he agreed that II was a big
question. He agreed with me that the
best thing to do about IL would be 70
report the whole thing up TO congress"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-30
SOUTH HAVEN HIT BY
l2-F00T TIDAL WAVE

Cash Edoerton, Of LIfesavins Station.
Irlae 20 Mara- People and 70
Half Drowned.
KALAMAZOO. Mich. April So
Especially "A tidal wave hit South
Haven last night At O'Clock. II was
l2 feet high and came from the south
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-20
TAKES SHOT
AT Her HAT

St. Louis, Mo-. May Scoring the
new style in women's hats. which. he
said, resembled inverted coal scuttles.
and upbraiding women and men for
overzealous attention to dress. Father
z. 7. Finan, at Holy Angels church,
said wives should not be chosen for
their hats Or their clothes. and a hat,
like bucket upside down. was not a
good omen for a happy married life
Half the women in the congregation
wore the new hats and tube gowns and
these called forth the remarks of the
pastor. Father Finan made a plea for
the simple girl. modest in manner and
attire. who. he said. would make the
better wife, The frenzied and foolish
pursuit after the extremes in fashion,
as exemplified in the dishpan hat and
the directoire gown. he asserted au-
CURED poorly for the permanency of
matrimonial ventures.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-20
MABEN MUST
STAND TRIAL

Shawnee, Okla. May 2O.-After a
day of argument on the demurrer OF
the defense to the sufficiency Of the
indictments against District Judge Ma
ben, Judge Rosser yesterday evening
oyerruled and called the petit jury.
Before adjournment seven jurymen
had been accepted.
The defense made much Of their de-
murrer arguing that the acts alleged
in the Indictment did not constitute
an offense. as the allegation of the in
dictinGnt is that Judge Maben accepted
money to influence his acts as district
judge. and that a district has. under
the law, no jurisdiction over liquor
cases. The state held that the func-
tions of the district Judge in empanel-
Ing jury are not purely ministerial,
but largely of a judicial character, and
that district Judge may exercise in
fluence in such cases-influence Of an
insidious character. in that they are
exercised before trial, aud are conse-
quently not In the open. The court
held with the state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-20
PANTALOON
GOWN NEXT

New York, May 2O.-"P "Pantaloon
gowns" will be seen in Fifth avenue
and Broadway not later than the first
week in June, and the new thriller
in feminine wearing apparel sets the
directoire gown upon pedestal of
modesty.
A Fifth avenue firm that introduced
the directoire gown into New York
has come along with this new creation
still more startling Il is made of
light olive chiffon broadcIoth, with a
train Sc inches In length, trimmed with
French cord, embroidery, embroidered
ecrue. chantilIy lace and black satin.
Twelve dozens self-colored buttons are
used. It has the directoire back. long
effect, Louis XIV front and bolero
shape. Seven yards of cloth compose
the whole dress.
But that is not the point. When
the wearer stands still It resembles
an ordinary pretty costume. The mo
ment she moves it is quite different.
What has seemed a skirt parts just
above the knees and regular trousers
come into view. Trousers-iust
trousers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-20
AberCrOmbie
and His Auto

an the finest auto car ever brought
toNhis section, a White Steamer, like
President Taft uses, j. R. Abercrom-
bic reached home today after an ex-
citing tripl Leaving Oklahoma City at
a o'clock yesterday afternoon, in com
pany with Mrs. Abercrombie, Harold
Barker Of st. Lowis, and a chauffer to
run the car, Mr.. Abercrombie had fine
sailing, going west In order to cross
the bridge over the Canadian south
west of Ell Reno. On and on sped the
travellers TIL II o'clock last night
when they stopped to inquire the
way and found that they had gone
thirty-seven miles out of the road. And
then they started again, traversing a
large part Of the country west as far
as Amarillo, Texas. and after many
thrilling incidents arrived in the city
about noon today. AT one place they
went into the ditch and it took all ihe
farm horses in the neighborhood to
pull them out. but the car made good
and everything was in ship-shape
when they finally reached their des-
tination.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-20
Quarrel Over rs
Cents Caused Killing

Waurika okla, May 2O--A quarrel
between the 16-year-old son OF William
Grow and Marvin Coolbaugh at Terral
yesterday afternoon over a debt Of 25
cents resulted in Grow fatally shooting
coclbaugh The ball passed through
coolbaughs body and the physician
says he cannot live.
Young Grow went to Coolbaugh to
collect 25 cents which was due him
for COW pasturage. coolbaugh told
him that he did not have the money
The quarrel resulted. and the boy re-
turned and told his father that Cool
baugh had stabbed him. Coolbaugh
had charge of the Rock Island pump
ing station at Terral
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-20
TENT
IS BURNED

Okmulgee, Okla, May 20.-As a re-
suit Of the burning OF the tabernacle
Of DR.. E. 1. Bulgin, the evangelist, by
an ineendiarian yesterday morning at
4 o'clock, law and order league has
been organized here that promises
some racy developments If the plans
are carried out. Practically it's first
act was to recommend the calling of
a special grand jury to make an in
vestigation Of certain county offices.
Two persons who were sleeping in
the tabernacle declare that they
smelIed coal oil before the fire, and
that there had not been a light left
burning beneath the tent. A man gen
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-20
SITE FOR
The GIRLS COLLEGE
The Board Of Regents in SeSSiOn---Will Adopt
Plans for the Building and
Choose Faculty

For the purpose Of selecting a site,
adopting plans for buildings and choos-
ing faculty. the board Of regents Of
the Oklahoma State Industrial Insti-
tute and College for Girls are now in
session in this city.
The board is composed of State
Superintendent e. D. Cameron, presi-
dent; Capt A. S. McKennon, McAles-
ter; Hon. J. P. Connors, president OF
the state board Of agriculture; Mrs.
Catherine Patterson, Muskogee, and
Miss Anna d. Stewart, Antlers.
In company with j. B. Sparks, J. S.
Askew and Ed F. Johns, who com
pose the Commercial Club committee
appointed for the purpose, the board
spent the morning viewing the various
sites that have been offered.
The sites viewed were that of Dan
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-20

Garland. south Of the city; J. 7. Dick
erson, west; Randolph site, southwest,
and a site in the Sparks addition in
the west part Of town.
At noon no agreement had been
reached but the members Of the board
were practically a unit in fayoring a
close-in site, which points to that Of
fered by Mr.. Sparks.
The board convened in formal ses-
sion In the parlors Of the Early Hotel
shortly after noon and at once took
up the question OF site
The adoption of building plans will
be the next matter brought before the
board.
If the proposed plans for opening the
school in September in the new High
School building are successfully
worked out, the board will proceed at
once to choose a faculty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-20
ArCuleer
Won Suit

After a hard fought battle in the
district court, Thos. Arculeer was to-
day awarded a judgment against the
Frisco Railroad Company for $1.100,
Mr.. Arculeer sued the company for
$1,990 for personal injuries alleged to
have been received by him in wreck
that occurred on the line between
Oklahoma City and Jones City
The case will probably be appealed.
F. E. Riddle was attorney for the
plaintiff, while the defense was repre-
sented by Walter Stevens Of Lawton
and G. NJ. Fechheimer of this city.
The jury reported about noon to-
day.