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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
Salad Of the Shoes.

Freshmen have troubles the world
over. The consents" as they are
called at the famous Ecole Polytech-
nlque IN Paris, are subjected to an
amusing initiation called the salad of
Shoes The freshmen report some
days before the upper class men so
that they can receive their uniforms
and become familiar with the routine
of the school The first morning after
their tormentors return the freshmen
are aroused by demand that they
throw their shoes out of the windows
into the courtyard The shoes are
gathered into heap. and. kneeling
In big circle around this. the fresh
men are obliged to go through some
ridiculous gymnastic movements at
the command of their superiors. When
the study bell rings they have but a
minute to appear in the class rooms,
and it Is a strenuous minute around
that pile of shoes.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
Tho Coffee Cup In Persia.

The expression Ito give a cup of
coffee" has In Persia a somewhat omi-
nous significance This Is due to the
fact that the coffee cup is one recog.
nized medium for conveying poison.
Some years ago the governor of Aspa.
dana, having long been at daggers
drawn with the chief of powerful
mountain tribe. determined in this
way to put an end to all trouble. He
professed to entertain a great degree
Of friendship and esteem for the chief
tain and invited him to visit him at his
palace. The chief unsuspiciously came.
accompanied by his two young sons
For a week they were royalty enter
tanned But at last one morning when
the chief came into his hosts presence
he was coldly received. and an attend
ant soon stepped forward with single
cup of coffee in his hand. which he Of
fered to the guest. The latter could
not fail to understand that he was
doomed Preferring, however. steel to
poison. he declined the cup and was
thereupon. at signal from his host.
stabbed to death.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
Outdone.

"He dotted on Alice and would have
married her but for her mother"
"Ah! Her mother
yes; her mother was still more at
tractive"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
Hit Him Comma and ooino.

An attorney Went to a livery stable
and hired a team for two or three
hours and at the end of that time, in
state Of observation-disclosures left the
team at another livery stable. where
It remained eight days. At stable No
] there was no worry about the team
They knew the attorney was perfectly
good for the pay. They knew that II
he kept the team a month the bill
would be paid promptly on presenta.
ton. They presumed that he knew
what he was about and concluded 1t
was his business and not theirs. At
stable No. 2 there was equal freedom
from anxiety. The attorney came
there. left the team and went away.
saying nothing. They put the horse
into stall and "chalked 1t down" on
the Office slate. knowing him to be
business man who paid cash Discov.
cry came at last. and the lawyer was
presented with two bills. one for eight
days hire and the other for eight days
keep. He paid both bills promptly,
but 1t cured him OF being absentmind.
ed for nearly a whole month
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
WONDERS OF A WATCH.
It's Marvellous Mechanism and the
Power That Moves It,

We hear much from time 10 time ~
the wonders of this or that compli'ai-
ed and intricate machine, bui there
are few pieces of machinery more mar
Vicious than that of the common watch
A watch. II may be stated as n gen
eral proposition. is the smallest, mast
delicate instrument of the same uum
Der of parts that has ever been de-
vised. About l75 different pieces oi
material enter into its construction
and upward Of 2.4O0 separate opera
tons are comprised in its manufacture
Certain Of the facts connected with
its performance are well nigh incredi
BILE when considered as whole
blacksmith strikes several hundred
blows on his anvil in a day and. as II
matter of course, is glad when Sunday
comes, but the roller jewel of watch
makes every day-and day after day
$4,000 impacts against the fork. OF
l57,6S0, 900 blows during the course OF
year, without stop or rest-some
3,153, 100000 blows during the space of
twenty years. the period for which n
watch is usually guaranteed TO keep
good time.
But the wonder Of it does not cease
here 1t has been calculated that the
power that moves the watch is equiva
lent to only four times the force used
in fea's jump. The watch power is
therefore what might be termed the
equivalent Of four hea-power. one
horsepower would suffice to operate
27O.0OO. 600 watches.
Furthermore. the balance wheel of a
watch is moved by this four flea power
! 43-100 inches with each vibration. or
3.55S& miles continuously in one year
Not much oil is required to lubricale
the little machine on its $500 mile
run. 1t takes only one-tenth of a drop
to oil the entire machinery for a years
service --Harper's Weekly.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
WHAT EVERY WOMANLY
WOMAN WANT S.

One of the fondest desires of mil
lions of women is to have beautiful
hair.
This desire can be gratifed without
the slightest risk, for druggists every
where, and e. J Jenkins, sell a hair
tonic called Partisan Sage, that will
turn dull, lifeless, unattractive hair
into lustrous and attractive hair in
two weeks, or money back
Put the name on your shopping list
right now, and be sure and get the
genuine. Every package has the girl
with the Auburn hair upon it.
Since its introduction in America,
Partisan Sage has won unstinted
praise from women of refinement who
have learned what delightful and
refreshing hair tonic and dressing
Partisan Sage is.
Just because the makers are abso.
lutely certain that Partisan Sage is
the only preparation that kills the per-
nicious dandruff microbes, they are
willing to guarantee it to Danish dan
druff stop falling hair and itching
scalp, or money back.
A large bottle of Partisan Sage costs
but so cents, at druggists everywhere,
and at f. ]. Jenkins. Mail orders
filled, charges prepaid, by Giroux Mfg.
Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Mrs. F. ]. Moreau, Q Oak St, Con-
cord, N. H., wrote Nov. /, 1909, "Pari-
sian Sage has done wonders in my
case as dandruff cure, for my scalp
was in bad condition. Hair doesn't
fall out as bad, the new is making its
appearance fast. Am still continuing
it's use"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02

This story is told in Robert II. Sher
ards book My Friends the French
"A granddaughter of Wordsworth.
being full of admiration for the young
poet who was to succeed her grand
father in laureate honors. was once
taken TO see Mr. Tennyson by Mrs.
Taylor. the wife of another poet Of
some distinction Tennyson received
them very badly. showing great irri-
tation at being disturbed, and when
Mrs. Taylor rallied him on his manner
he said: Madam, am a poor man.
and as | can't afford to buy the Times
hire it from the stationers. He
charges me a penny for It, which emit
ties me TO keep it for an hour. Why
will people always select just that
hour to come and call upon me" After
which he flung out of the room, leav-
ing Mrs Tennyson to apologize for his
brusquerie"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
The Mind During Sleep.

During sleep" says an authority on
mental subjects. the workings of the
mind are under no control, and yet II
seems to have wonderful faculty Of
building up and arranging scenes and
incidents. remember once having Il
vivid dream of going into u house the
furniture and inmates of which be
longed TO the middle ages. So clear
was the dream that ! had no diff
Guilty in recalling it. and then as !
went over each detail of dress. armor.
jewelry ornaments and other objects
seen in my vision | realized that every
thing / had beheld was historically
accurate-that is TO say that probably
In a fraction of a second my mind had
coniured up Il scene. TO construct
which with the same faithfulness To
detail. while awake would have taken
me several hours"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
Missed Fire.

Putton-Ayres-I am caviare TO the
general. you know. Miss Innocent
Oh. are you really? My brother is in
the military too. -Boston Transcript
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
Form of Divorce In Old Rome.

In the earlier period of the Roman
republic divorces were quite unknown
and were rare right up to the time of
the Sultan wars. In the old days the
husband and wife who wished to sepa
rate appeared for the last time before
the common hearth Il priest and
priestess being present As on the day
Of marriage, cake of wheaton iour
was presented to the husband and
wife, but instead Of sharing IT he
tween them they rejected it. Then, in
stead of prayers they pronounced
formulas of strange, severe, spiteful
character. by which the wife renounc
ed the worship and gods of the hus
band. From that moment the religion,
bond was broken. and. the community
of worship having ceased to exist. the
without further ado was for
ever dissolved New York American
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02

When you know you have bought
the best you are always satisfied. The
Singer Sewing Machine is the best
In the world. Sold for cash or on
small monthly payments Phone 1876,
T. A. Satterwhite. Salesman and Col.
lector.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
ONE WEAK SPOT.
Most Bryan People Have Weak Part
and Too often It's the Back

Everyone has weak spot
Too often it's "A bad back.
Twinges follow every sudden twist
Dull aching keeps up, day and night
Tells you the kidneys need help
For backache is really kidney-ache.
\ kidney cure is what YOU need.
Doans Kidney Pills cure sick kid.
neys.
Cure backache and urinary ills.
Bryan people recommend the rem.
edy
7. II Brown, farmer Bryan, Texas,
says II had kidney trouble for so
long that | almost despared of ever
being relieved The pains in my back
were the worse feature of my case
Hearing Of Doan's Kidney Pills, pro
cured supply at Emmel and Malo-
ney's drug store and began their use.
Since then I have improved rapidly.
Doans Kidney Pills are worthy of
praise and should be given a trial by
every sufferer from kidney trouble"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents FOSTER ilburn Co., Buffalo, y.
Y. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name DOans' and
take no other.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
Currency In China.

Writing from the interior Of China.
traveller says: Currency is primitive
to degree. Lump silver only is used
and copper cash Coined money is
not current Even in Honan city,
which is distant only two days by rail
from Pekin. lump silver. the same cum
brous currency that has been used for
centuries, is still employed, 1t is cut
into small pieces by hammer and CHS.
ell. Every town and village has its
own weights and scales. and there is
no pretense AT uniformity"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02

Grief is crowned with consolation
Shakespeare
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
The Man and the Parrot.

Exasperated Purchaser-Didnt you
guarantee that this parrot would re
peat every word he heard!
Bird Dealer-Certainly did
But ne doesn't repeat single word
HE repeats every word be hears,
but he never hears any. He is as deaf
as a post"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE.

My auto goes at a bargain. Guar
anteed in good order. Have placed or
der for large touring car and have no
use for two. Apply to Bonnevilles
Racket Store POS
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
LIES percentaues.

II sometimes happens that a man
plays an errorless game because he ac
cepts mighty few chances. The man
in the right garden is pretty sure to
have a better fielding record than the
shortstop.-AtchisoD Globe.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-08-02
Sunday Schedule.

Special cars will be run when travel
demands.
The Detroit times., 1910-06-07
A TONIC FOR
AFTER-EFFECTS
OF The GRIP
Another Ohio Man Tells How DR..
Williams Pink Pills Restored
Him TO Health After q
Stubborn Illness.

II you are in rundown condition from
the grip and the ordinary remedies seem
20 have no effect and your friends and
advisors are recommending q change of
air or climate, II is worth while 10 con-
slider trying the tonic treatment with DIR.
Williams Pink Pills before taking their
advice.
Mr.. John w. Allen, the successful and
well-known horseman, whose address is
10th and Riley streets, Newark, Ohio.
suffered for three years from the after
effects OF the grip and feels it his duty to
tell other sufferers Of his cure by DIR.
Williams Pink Pills. He says:
"A few years ago l had bad attack
OF the grip and was in bed for six weeks.
| could hardly breathe at times and
didn't dare 10 lie on my left side at all
finally got out Of bed but didn't gain in
strength and had such severe pains in my
head back OF the eyes that | couldn't
read AS soon as | looked at print the
pain would get worse. had severe pains
in the back OF my head and was 50 weak
that could hardly get around. simply
had no energy TO do anything.
81 was treated 10y several doctors but
received little help After three years of
sickness decided TO try DR.. Williams
Pink Pills. At first / thought they were
not helping me but by the time had
taken three boxes i felt better. kept
on and the pains gradually left me and l
was able TO read without headaches.
After taking several boxes | was cured
and gained in weight until now weigh
200 pounds. Z"
Whenever tonic Is needed, Dr. Will
hams' Pink Pills should be given an inn
mediate trial. They quickly enrich the
blood and give strength and health to
every part OF the body. For this reason
they have cured anamia, chlorosis, rheu-
rnatism, lumbago, general debility and
the after-effects OF the grip and fevers
Our booklet, Diseases Of the Blood"
will be sent free upon the request OF any
sufferer from impure or impoverished
blood.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
druggists, or will be sent, postpaid, on
receipt OF price. 80 cents per box; six
boxes for 81 80, by the Or. Williams
Medicine Comnanv. Schenectady. n. Y.
The Detroit times., 1910-06-07
TELL NE A n
NNSTORY:M
AcHlL!D!REnrI'y
~ PLAYTINE
soLpiER

A row OF poplar trees so stately and
tall stood In long line on the street.
To Johnny. who sat In the window
peering out at the rain they looked
INST like soldiers marching in a row.
Johnny was lonely. Little boys OF
Eve get lonely when mammas go way
10 parties leaving them at home with
big sister. who Is always busy read
ing a book. "A girl book too" so
Johnny said to himself There was
nothing In IL about soldiers, or in.
dams. or fighting, cause sister had
said SO when, he wanted her to read
aloud to him.
Put the poplar trees were his
friends anyway. When the wind blew.
didn't they bow to him in their most
courtly fashion?
Guess I'll p'tend they're sogers, "
whispered Johnny to himself. And
when the wind blows they'll be march
ing"
Could that be the great big poplar
the monarch and captain of the line
who was bowling and smiling at
Johnny? What queer humming
sonndI His mamma called II the
wind whistling. As Johnny listened
ne heard Captain Poplar call to him.
saving: Come. march with us."
You may be sure Johnny ran out
as fast as he could; and such funl
They marched single and double file.
right about faced and even made cir
eles lust az Johnny was going up
70 march I'm front with the big cap
tain some one said. why. here Is my
little boy sleeping In his chair" And
when Johnny woke up there was his
own dear mamma home from the
party.
The Detroit times., 1910-06-07
~

Mis-. Frederick Il. Butler will lie
hostess al bridge party Tuesday
afternoon, at the Country club.
-A>+t+
The Knights OF Columbus will give
their annual family excursion on the
steamer Greyhound, Thursday, June
10.
A July wedding will be that Of Miss
Grace Alice Woodhouse. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Woodhouse, 10
Or. Ralph F. Watkins.
49,
Mrs. Walter Brooks has issued IN
vitations to luncheon and reception,
Tuesday, 10 honor OF Mrs. Stanley
Brooks and Mrs. Rufus w. Clark.
-~+eL
Mrs. y. ]. Corey will give a must.
Gale reception in the Garrick theatef
Tuesday evening. TO which she has
issued limited number OF invitations.
+>+>+
The marriage OF Miss Emily Payne
Smith. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stan
ley B Smith, TO Wilfred George Lieut.
ner. OF Cleveland, will take place
Thursday evening. June 30.
+N+A+
The engagement Is announced OF
Miss Beulah Kathleen Northmore,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs, Joseph w.
Northmore, TO John Francis Ryan,
the wedding to take place the latter
part OF June.
+H+H+
Ashlar lodge was Obliged TO post
pone its annual moonlight, announced
FOR Friday evening, owing to the inclc-
ment weather and will hold IL Wednes-
day evening, June 8. Tickets issued
for Friday evening, June 3, will DE
good on Wednesday evening.
The last meeting OF the year OF the
Detroit Women's Press club will be
held Tuesday evening. June z, In the
home of the retiring secretary, Miss
Elizabeth Stocking, No. 22O East
Grand-blvd. A good program has been
prepared. Each member may bring
a friend
The Detroit times., 1910-06-07
The EVENING Story

, north side OF this Enclosure stood an
ancient pueblo, apparently intact.
With gasp | beheld smoke rising
from a very modern stovepipe that
projected through the adobe wall My
Indian gave a low call like the three
soft notes OF a wild partridge, and
stood waiting.
"A woman appeared at the door
way and approached us smiling. She
was trinity dressed and rather pretty
She may have been an Indian. The
relics are here, II you will kindly step
this way" she announced In voice
pleasantly modulated.
Il entered the low-ceiled room with
choking sensation. Ranged on
shelves at every side were specimens
OF pottery. In form and color among
the most wonderful had ever beheld
marveled at their perfect condition
1T Is the dry climate. said the little
lady. smiling. See, each piece Is num-
bered. IL you desire to choose for
your collection, select by number and
they will be sent to your eastern ad.
dress promptly by express
But do you mean to tell me that
this entire mesa Is subject to private
Wv hCto dchcu hOdIbel1.
"'Yes, this place is all the prop
erty OF the hotel company, but ii is
only within the last two years that
they have done much In the way Of
conducting a souvenir department for
the benefit of the tourists she ex-
planned.
My benumbed mind reeled, and /
could scarcely control frenzied de-
sire to laugh. Recklessly I gave my
order for these relics with price,
whereupon a matter-offact cash regis
ter tangled sharply upon the startled
air, and l stepped outside In an effort
To regain my composure.
I'VE have a splendid line OF new
post cards that Just came in last
week. said she, following me to the
door.
Turning. | fed precipitately. ig-
ANONYMOUSLY down the narrow path.
Some days later, when I unpacked
my wonderful collection OF relics. /
could but marvel at their beauty and
perfect condition. Their design was
undoubtedly ancient. Their manufac-
ture and texture, however, evinced an
Enthusiastically modern, and have
lately been led to entertain a grow
ing suspicion that the responsible ar
tisans In this case reside no further
west than Zanesville!"
The Detroit times., 1910-06-07
FASHIONS

New parasols are charming with
their quaint handles opening to hold
powder puffs, coin purse, or bit II
rouge. The japanese umbrella shape
Is very fashionable, and some OF the
newest are Of embroidered gauze n
gold and silver, and with white ivory
sticks and tips.
Some OF the prettiest thin fabrics
for summer frocks are half cotton,
many ger full cotton. and the mercer
lied thread il a fine and glossy a.
silk
The newest separate waist Is the
Magyar" blouse. Taffeta, dotted foul
ard. linen and cotton goods are all
used.
The glory OF the new sailor has
lies IN the hatbands. ~
Evening slippers show embroidery
of pink rosebuds on the vamps.
The Detroit times., 1910-06-07
CYNTHIA GREYS
CORRESPON DENTS

Dear Miss Grey: % Is It very bad
for a girl Of sixteen to play practical
jokes on her older brother and sister?
CD Should parents object TO my going
with boys? 90 Would It be all right
TO 90 driving with a boy after dark.
when duties prevent going before? ca
Is II proper for a girl and boy TO ex-
change jewelry? 60 II you know
your sister il going with a man OF
questionable character. should you try
TO prevent II?
BROKEN SIS.
A.-O Practical jokes are silly and
often dangerous. CD Your parents are
the ones to answer that question. go
No. 90 Certainly not 90 II you know
absolutely that the man is not worthy.
the best thing for you to do 10 to tell
your parents and your sister. and pro-
duce your proofs. Then your duty is
done.
Dear Miss Grey: When and where
did Clyde Fitch die, and what caused
his death? RUSSIAN.
A. - Chalnos-sur Marine, France,
Sept. 4. 1909. Appendicitis.
Dear Miss Grey: I expect to give a
variety shower In honor Of a friend
who is soon to be married. Is IL proper
to write her intended? Tell me a new
way to give out the presents. and
some inexpensive refreshments to
serve. l do not wish to set the table.
E. NJ. NJ.
Alt Is all right to invite her In.
tended II you AJAX other young men.
Ask one OF her intimate girl friends
to prepare humorous little speech OF
congratulation to make as she pre-
sents the gifts to the bride-to-be. II
the shower Is to be given in the az.
ternoon, serve tea with lemon and
sugar. plain sandwiches and waters
and sailed nuts from a small table In
the parlor.
Dear Miss Grey. Kindly give the
address while in Detroit OF Miss Fay
Courtenay OF the Vaughan Chaser
company. | wish TO see her privately
concerning position she has vacant.
ACTRESS.
A.-Hotel Pontchartrain.
Dear Miss Grey: % I am a young
man very much in love with a girl.
AT times she has implicit confidence
In me. and at others she doubts me.
This worries me greatly What can
DO to convince her OF my sincerity?
CD What will make dark hair turn
gray? mean, besides worry and
trouble. ANXIOUS LOVER
A.-O From the evidence In your
letter think you suspect yourself.
The way to keep her confidence is TO
| earn 1t and deserve It. The way to
convice her of your sincerity is to be
sincere. CD Nature. Don't bother
about such trifies.
The Detroit times., 1910-06-07
Growing American Beauty Roses

sands OF less advantageously situated
buds were ruthlessly sacrificed by
the social gardeners who delighted in
owning American Beauty roses"
That economic conditions are the
most potent factors In supplying the
white slave trafiickers with victims
must be apparent to even the cult
vators of the American Beauty
roses" and most OF all TO the son OF
the man who has all his life practiced
the principle which his son preached.
As the foreman OF that jury, can
young Rockefeller still believe that
thousands OF poor girls should be sac
riflced that one American Beauty
rose" may be more splendid?