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The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-07
Rays Third Victory Over Tigers
Cleveland Beat White Sox---
New York and Boston i
Americans Divide. II.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing.
Pirates Won in Eleventh.

Pittsburg. July 6.--The locals today
tied the score in the eighth and won
in the eleventh.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-07

Batteries-Koestner. Hardness ans
Easterly; Olmstead, Bell and Block
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-07
Browns Beat Detroit
Cleveland Beat Sox.

Cleveland. July 6.--Koestner wa
invincible until the eighth inning.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-07

Batteries-Corridon and Bresna-
han; Gaspar and Mclean.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-07
Fourteen lnnina Game.
Cardinals Shut Out.

st. Louis, July 6.--Egan's triple
and McMillans single won the game
Score r III II
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-07

Washington Defeated.
Washington, July 6.-Morgan wat
strong at critical points and was
given better support.
Score RuF
Washington ........ ..2f2
Philadelphia ..... ..3
Batteries-Groom and Beckedorf;
Morgan and Donohu.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-07
An Even Break.

observation-disclosures, Smith anI
Kleinow; Hughes and Sweeney.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-27

Il am from the agricultural bureau
at Washington" he began, but before
he could add anything to his Grafton
the farmer called out to his son on a
haystack:
Jim, come down and whistle for the
dog! Here's another OF those moving
picture shOwmen."
They ran Mr. Bowser a mile. They
ran him through dust and over mud.
holes. They ran him along the road
and over fences. They hit him In the
back with clods, and they said unkind
things. As he finally reached home
and stood before Mrs. Bowser he was
no longer chesty and pompous. He
was no longer connected with the ag.
rieultnral bureau. He no longer cared
II rap whether wheat panned out i've
or thirty bushels 10 the acre And she,
the good woman, simply said!
Come Ia and lie down while make
you some chicken broth"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-27

BOUscr reached farmhouse. The
farmer was at the gate. as n looking
for ii. The statistician decided TO
make an impression at once, and he
swellcd and said:
"Sir, ! represent the agricultural
bureau nj Washington and am here
TO make some inquiries. First. how
much wheat do you expect this sea
SOM"
Your credentials" replied the man
as he extended his hand.
MY word, sir
III isn't worth tipker's tunk. II
you are what you claim TO be you
have letter or something"
"Sir, my name IL Bowser."
81 don't care II It's Jehoshaphat"
And demand TO know. sir
"Oh, You demand, do your Now, see
here. old man. don't come along here
demanding. for II won't go. I'm no
spring chicken. I've seen your sort
before"
'Slr, the agricultural bureau
hH ~ w lcAuS uiiu iou Win u.
had q calf stolen one night last week,
and the tracks the thief left In the
dust looked just like yours
Mr.. B0wpr started 10 take on his
coat and then pulled II on again. He'd
been warned that he'd meet up with
just such farmers and that the better
way was TO pass OH. He therefore
passed on, and quarter OF a mile
farther he came to his second farmer.
The man was seated on bench under
plum tree, and he was accosted with:
"Sir, represent the agricultural bu-
rean AT Washington"
Taken For a Circus Man.
"Yaas thought you represented
circus"
Il hope not, sir, ! want to ask you
about the Yield OF oats this season."
"Waal, Fun willing"
Are they better average than last
year"
Dunno"
flows rye?" =
Cant say"
But you must know about pota-
toesY
Not a burned thing"
"Will hay he up TO the average"
"She will IL she wants to be-"
Look here. man, do you call your
self a farmcrr' demanded Mr.. Bow
ser losing his temper at last.
\ hain't calling I'm jest setting
mere smoking, aud IL you keep on both
erlng III have to git up and throw you
back into the road
Mr Bowser went on TO the third
farm. He was seen from the barn and
asked his business.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-27
Had n RaaRon.

In illustrating point he wished TO
make at a political gathering In the
west noted politician told OF an
epitaph which an Indiana man had
caused to be inscribed upon the lnonu-
ment OF his wife, who had died after
d somewhat tempestuOus married life.
This legend read:
Here lies wife. Tears cannot
bring her back. Therefore her hus-
band weeps" Harper's Magazine.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-27

bOWSEh MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN.
to find their way to honorable stations
speak of The male members, Of
course"
And you have found u way? Some
thing has happened today, ana | wish
you would tell me about It,"
"Um, um, um!' he replied as he took
the matter under advisement for two
or three minutes. AT the end of that
time he took long breath and said:
Mrs. HoWser you may mol be aware
that there Is government department
known as the agricultural bureau"
why shouldn't know itf'
"Recause II never advertises dollar
cOrsets reduced TO 10 cents
"Well?"
"Nell, that department aims 10 sup
ply the country with information re-
garding crops. IL selects trustworthy
persons in every district TO send infor-
nation at Intervals. The. trouble is TO
get trustworthy persons. There Is no
pay IN connection with the work"
"But there is honorGH she 'queried.
Tho Honor LCsfsn Work.
'In honor ID standtneNt TO the pres
ldency itself. A person is selected for
his general intearity.,There must have
never been a smireh on his family
name.v
''Then that lets You out. You had
cousin hanged out In Arizona for horse
stealing"
by thunder, woman, what do you
meanY' exclaimed Mr.. Bowser as he
moved back from The table.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-27

II was Il matter he had told OF him
self, hut Mrs. Bowser should have been
more polite. She realized Il the mo.
ment she had spoken and tried Ia
hedge by adding:
"Or ! may have dreamed II. Come
TO think, guess did"
"And | guess you did, too, and don't
you dare TO do IL again! ! want you tG
understand, madam, that the name OF
Bowser Is unsullied for generations
past. Ny cousin hanged! My cousin
hanged for horse stealing"
HE couldn't have been, Of course.
And have you been selected 10 send In
reports from this district"
~ have"
And isn't II going 10 be Il botherT
Madam, ! am one who Is quite
willing 10 be bothered for the good OF
his country. | shall go out among the
farmers tomorrow and collect data"
"Bnl did you get n letter from the
agricultural bureaus"
- did not. got something better.
The chief of the bureau happened into
The office when Green and were talk
Ing about pumpkins, ana he appointed
me on the spot. He said ! was inst
The man he was looking for"
Because you knew so much about
pumpkins
Woman. is this another INSULT"
shouted Mr. Bowser in "A voice that
brought the cook from the kitchen.
II wasn't right of her TO say such
things and keeping poking mp the ami.
mails. and she realized IL and was sorry
aud said:
II meant wheat and oats, but as yon
and Greer were talking about pump
kins the name slipped off my tongue
yes. wheat and oats and other things
Madam, you be careful what slips
of your tongue. | want no sarcastic
remarks on this affair. We will discuss
II no further. After breakfast In the
morning shall start out into the coun-
try 10 be gone II day"
Turned Down at the Start.
During the evening Mrs. BOwser
tried several times to bring him back
10 the subject, but without success.
Her last remark had given him
crouch, aud he couldn't get over it,
He left home next morning still look.
ing somewhat abused, and he made no
reply when she said:
1T will seem like old times 10 you TO
get out among the farmers again II
you are late | will hold dinner back
| hope you will be able to get very full
and complete reports"
BY taking suburban car six miles
and walking half a mlle farther Mr.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-27
Never Gets by n.

II always hate To pass an Ice cream
saloon when I'm walking with my
girl"
"Pve never happened TO pass one
when was out with my girl"
THAT'S strange. How do ypu man
age NJ"
II don't manage II; she does. She
always insists on going n."-C Catholic
Standard and Times.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-27

tCopyrisht, 1910. by Associated Literary
Press.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-27
The Recount.

"rhe census didn't give Plunkvllle
enough population. Our congressman
oughter Git MS recount"
He says II can't be did"
ut must be did. He got himself a
recount when he was running for the
Job. - KanGas CITY Journal.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-27
His Voice.

Polly Pinktights-what sort of voice
has the new tenor? Fanny Footlights
BUM You can almost see through
the crack in it.-Philadelphia Record.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-27

Truthfulness consists less in stating
true facts than in conveying q true
impression. Stevenson.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-27
BOWSER ON A JOB
Starts 10 Collect Statistics About
Crops.
FARMERS ARE SUSPICIOUS.
Boil Cultivator Meets Him at tho Gate
and Demands Credentials - Taken
For Circus Agent and Chased by
poss-Rsturns In Disgust.
BY M. QUAD.

hy NJ. QUAD.
tCopyrsht, 1910 by Associated Literary
PTessl
~ y ES. that was Mr. BOwser com
ing through the gate.
~ His chest was swelled out
= and his chin in the air, and
his figure gave him away.
- Even before he opened the door Mrs.
BOwser was aware that some gigantic
event had occurred TO make him feel
his Importance. She stepped into the
hail 10 greet him, and he bowed in q
pAtronizing way-the same as gentle
man does when his valet hands him
his paper collar In the morning The
chest swelled still more, and the chin
went higher. She said she was glad lie
was home, and he gave her plying
hook and led the way down TO dinner,
II was after they got seated that Mrs,
BOwser asked
We'll, have you decided 10 accept q
nomination for governor next fall"
II have been approacheds but have
not fully made up my mind was the
reply. re-.
''You think yOn may run for the
presidency in 1912, ehE'
Mrs. Bowser, The BOwser family
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24

H UESDAY evening Vernon camp
will be visited by DIR. j. A. Rut-
n ledge, head director of the Modern
Woodmen, and invitations have been
sent out to camps all over this section
to meet him. A program of special in
terest will be presented.
Vernon camp is nine years old IL
has always met in the same hall, cor
ner of Vernon and Central avenues
and has met on Tuesday nights. 1t
began with thirty-four members and
now has nearly 300. w. C. Brewster
and w. n. Rose are the deputies who
have charge OF the recruiting work.
Len C. Gillen is consul of Vernon
camp. He was elected to fill the chair
of adviser, but on the resignation of
the former consul Mr.. Gillen was ad-
vanced to first place. He Joined the
order thirteen years ago in Missouri.
and identified himself with Vernon
camp about year ago. He takes great
interest In the work and does a great
deal for the good of the camp.
l.. A. Spengler, clerk OF Vernon camp
has been a member of the order about
nine years. He Joined at Highland
Park, ILL.,, and seven years ago came to
California. settling In Los Angeles and
transferring his membership in the
Woodmen to Vernon camp. Previous
to being made clerk, three years ago,
he had served in the positions of man
ager and adviser. A good camp clerk
is generally kept in office, and as Mr..
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24

Spengler has served three years salts
factorlly, he will very likely be kept in
the office as long as he wants 1t.
Vernon camp installed three candl-
dates Tuesday night and had three
applications. A plan is under consider
alton to form a drill team to put on
the special initiatory work. This team
would work in conjunction with the
Foresters and try to make everything
letter perfect An order has been sent
in for new paraphernalia to be used
in connection with the changes made
by the new ritual.
Pacific camp adopted four at the
meeting April IA. Thursday night of
last week the work of the new ritual
was tried Next Thursday night an
open meeting will be held at which w.
II. Mclaughlin, local attorney for the
order. will make an address, and later
there will be dancing and other amuse-
ments.
Another regiment of Foresters has
been formed, making two for this part
of California, and it is expected there
will be regimental competition In the
prize drills at the log rolling in August.
California camp No. II, 1913 has moved
into its new quarters in the Labor
Temple building An open meeting was
held Wednesday night, when boxing
and other amusements were enjoyed.
The camp will have prize winning
drill team soon. The members are
getting in line for the log rolling next
August.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24

m HE nnety-first anniversary Of the
Independent Order Of odd Eel
Il lows will be celebrated at Long
Beach next Tuesday by the several
branches of the order in Southern Cal
ifornia.
Special trains will be run at reduced
rates for the members from all points
The Pacific Electric will run extra
trains all day to accommodate the
crowds
Col. II. S. Brown, who is chairman
of the anniversary arrangements, is IN
command of the third regiment of the
Patriarchs Militant. comprising all the
uniform ranks of Southern California
He has been an odd Fellow for twenty
years, the last fifteen years member
Of the uniform rank.
Mai. r. H. Starrett is the secretary
of the committee on arrangements. He
served in the Seventh regiment of the
National Guard of California. He is
a great warhorse in the fraternal or
der and is whatever he udertakes.
The program of the anniversary Is
as follows:
At 10 o'clock Tuesday morning cere-
monies will open in the Auditorium.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24
COURT OF HONOR

Progressive court Court of Honor in
itiated five new members at the last
meeting. A good report was given by
the auditing committee, of which Mr..
Mallet was chairman. The books of
Recorder A. smith were found correct.
Prof Johnson and Mrs. Burnell gave
vocal selections.
A red and blue membership contest
was formed by State Deputy p. A.
Kemp, which means a banquet for the
winning side
Taylor's and Angel City orchestras
furnished music. Refreshments were
served and a general good time was
enjoyed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24
ORDER OF SCOTTISH
CLANS

Clan Cameron No. 1872 order Of Scot
1tish clans, held its bi-monthly meet
ing Wednesday night in Mammoth
hall. Chief NJ. G. Meiklejohn presided.
Three applicants for membership
passed the ballot box and four propos-
ais were received. Arrangements were
completed for a big concert and dance
to be held at Blanchard hall on EN-
pire day, May 23. A proposition to
furnish the clansmen with bonnets and
Cameron tartan plaids was considered
and II was decided to send to Glas-
gov for a number.
Hereafter when fraternal societies pa
rade our streets the waving tartan
will be in evidence and evoke the
usual tribute of admiration.
After the business of the meeting
was over an hour Of song and story
was enjoyed by all. Clansman Alex
Stirling sang one of the old favorites,
which carried the clansmen back to
the burns and braes o Bonnie Scot
land. Clansman Peter r. Anderson
spoke on Scottish character and con-
cluded his remarks by averring that
to be born Scotch was equivalent to
getting a ten yards start in every hun
dred-yard race.
The Fiery Cross, official organ of the
o. S. c., just to hand, shows great
progress is being made in nearly all
of the clans of the United States and
Canada.
Clan Fraser No. rs Of San Francisco
and Clan Mckenzie No 164 of Seattle
have sent in favorable reports.
Never was shown so much enthusi-
asm in the work of the clans, nor so
much good being accomplished as at
present.
Many wives ohiect to life insurance. a
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24

Rev. VIII A. Knighten will deliver the
Invocation; Hon. Clyde Bishop of Santa
Ana will speak upon the beginning
and the growth of the LODGE his ad-
dress to be followed by a speech from
Gen. r. K. Ritter. department comman-
der of the order
Lunch will be served in the basement
of the Auditorium and shortly before
2 o'clock a monster parade VIII be
formed All branches of the order, in
regalia, will participate in the march.
which will be led by Mr. Folsom. the
grand marshal of the day. A review by
the department commander and the Of
ficers of the day will be held.
Following the review exhibition
drills will be given by Canton lodge,
Santa Ana lodge and the Pasadena
branch. Prizes will be awarded to the
three best appearing Rebekah lodges.
Following the distribution of prizes
the grand march in the Auditorium VIII
take place. The march will be led by
General Ritter and staff.
Special badges and round trip tickets
for 40 cents can only be secured from
the committee at the odd Fellows
hall. 220Ia South Main street.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24

NlTTslEF to be given at the Belas-
V54Aek<NX CO next Tuesday evening,
and those who have not
their tickets should get them at once.
Every loyal Forester should be present
and help this worthy cause.
Court Temple had more than 400
present at tho smoker Tuesday even
ing, who enjoyed the pleasures of an
old time stag party. Brother Hanu
was chairman of the evening, and kept
the proceedings lively in his usual way.
During the evening Brother Wells en-
tertained the boys by rattling the
bones and giving selections on the jews
harp. Professor Becker rendered cap
ital songs and jokes that kept the
crowd on edge for a half hour, after
which DIR. Turner gave a sclentlnc
demonstration of the ultra violet
rays" There were several excellent
boxing exhibitions given, those partic-
ipating being Brothers Ives, Potts
Welch, Collins, Condon Mahoney,
lane. Hunt. Brice and McCahill. The
air was thick with smoke, and every
body had a good time and the affair
was so successful that similar smok-
er will be held on the third Tuesday in
May.
Companion Court Miramar had a
"smokeless smoker" Tuesday evening"
and while the men were refused adnis-
sion, they saw enough to know that tne
Companions had a good time. During
the evening Companion Henrietta
Gruebnau gave a demonstration OF
hypnotism that put the Janitor asleep
and games were played. The winners
of the prizes were Companions E. VIII
kinson and C. Kessnes. There was
large attendance of Companions. Ihe
Companions had provided an excellent
banouet. which was served and con-
nUpninR
cakes were sent in to the Court Tenn
pie meeting as tokens of remembrance
from the Companion court and thelr
thoughtfulness was appreciated.
Court Palmetto had an excellent
meeting last Monday, when Deputy
Foote began an active campaign ior
the court. AS a result quite a NUMBER
of applications have already peeh Sc
cured. and IT is expected that the mi
atorv work will be given tomorrow
evening. Visitors are always welcome.
brothers Gould and Dunkerley VS.
tied Court Redondo Friday evening"
and found the members of this active
seaside court hard at work, ana with
large number of members present: As
a result party of fifty from Redonoo
will attend the Belasco benefit Friday
evening Court Redondo is always
ready to respond in cases OF uls'ress
and relief. -.4
There was good meeting at Court
Ia Fiesta last week during which con-
siderable business was transacted, IN
Guiding the decision to move up town.
ON and after May 2 Court La Fiesta
will meet Monday evenings in the Nc
Kinley hall in the Walker onildins; t,nd e.
During the evening a delegation OF OF
Companions presented Companion
Franklin with an elegant handbag and
a bouuuet of flowers in appreciation OF
her work as president of the Compan-
ion assembly.
didates tuesday evening. Companions
Dox and Bricker entertained with
select literary program and refresh
ments The Purple Cross relle1 pehe1
At was boosted, and O large number OF
members secured seats for the enter
tainment.
The new Purple Cross relief button
costs a dime only, the proceeds to go IN
aid of this work of benevolence, and
avery Forester should wear one.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24

n enEQ@ banquet OF La Granue
Z9A- lodge No. Q took place
k@ -. April Is. and the report of
EfA&,S the hilarity as observed by
Wsg8 an outsider would indicate
that it was up to the usual
standard of these affairs. A class OF
candidates was initiated, ana al ad-
io,,rned 10 the banquet, and al au-
accommodating and mirth served as
annetizers for good things on the heaV-
ily laden tables. A.
The benefit play given by the
Dramatic club of Hermosa lodge no.
80. April %, netted a tldy sum, winch
I'll, 90 far To proye to Brother Harma,
,rho ia still in the hospital and who'
during his confinement there mas peen
hereayed of his wife, that he mas cast
his lot among friends. -,
Harrington lodge No. 600 gave a ben
Off social for q member or that louse
who has been in the Pomona hospltal
for several weeks, the result Oh an
accident. Harrington lodge Is co-ope-
rating with the lodge at Pomona IN
iooiino after the wants of this mem
her ,The contest In this lodge Is prov
ING 90 successful that on April ~
hie class is promised for Initiation
sister Bly, Is captain of the Popples,
and sister BENJAMIN is captain OF the
DaIsies. Sister BLY, has several OF
these members to her own credlt' Whlls
sister BENJAMIN has been handicapped
hv illness, and in consequence cannot
make such a good showing.
May 9. San Miguel lodge No. 20 VIII
celebrate the eighth anniversary OF
its institution in Masonic hall. An
excellent program and banquet has
heen planned, and an invitation mas
been extended to Supreme President
James A. Foshay to be present on that
occasion.
The San Joaquin valley membership
league will hold it's convention IN
Fresno, beginning April 2S and closing
Apru 30. The home office will be rep
resented by c. A. Post, supreme coun-
selor. There will be representatives
present from about two score lodges
representing much of the new agricul-
ture section that is gaining fame.
Westgate lodge No. 516 Is forging
rapidly toward the 100 mark. This
lodge is planning for an entertainment
soon
Sunset lodge No. 624 will give an
open meeting and dance next TUESDAY
evening at Bucks hall, corner Vermont
avenue and Forty-eighth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24
ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF
AMERICA

Vernon camp is preparing for a
large class adoption for the first meet
ing in May. 1t is expected there will
be twenty-five In the class.
Camps will soon be organized in
Santa Monica, Escondido and Elm
hurst. Throughout the state gratify-
ing increases in membership are re-
ported.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24

wharf at Port Los Angeles. At noon
an elaborate chicken dinner was
served on the wharf, after which the
members went to Santa Monica. where
the Yeoman baseball team crossed
bats with the Santa Monica team.
Then they went to Venice to the
plunge There they had the time of
their lives, it being worth the price of
admission to see Honorable Foreman
w. a. Cleveland shoot the chutes.
After supper the remainder of the
day was passed in dancing and other
amuSementS