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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
Parrots In a Fire.

In all likelihood no fireman on duty
is going to stand around with his hand
In his pockets hong enough to read the
warning. nevertheless it is printed IN
large type above the bird fanciers
desk:
ain case of fire save the parrots last.
They are best able to take care or
themselves"
Looks like hard luck for the par
rots." remarked a visitor.
Il have no grudge against them
said the bird man. Il am only trying
10 protect the smaller and more dell
cate birds. When fire starts IN a
bird store most persons who join the
rescue party make grab for the par
rots. First aid should be extended e
the canaries. They and other small
birds are mighty soon overcome oy
the smoke. The parrot is no phoenix
but unless he is actually reduced &c
ashes he can put up a pretty stiff fish'
against n fire and can hold his OWL
until the rescuers make second inva
| sion."-New York Sun.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02

when the Hudson Bay Irao1n9
many began its tradibe among - y
dIans Il was found that By selling e1e
Indians liquor they could moxe e,-z'y
be- induced to trade their peltries' ~
flrst whisky Or intoxicant Of infer'es
quality was distilled In England ana
brought to America in large barrels,
but in transporting It overland e 49,
found more convenient to divide Il INTO
small kegs. The traders soon pecas
aware Of the fact that by dilufing tne
whisky With water more furs couIo
he Obtained. This was practiced 20.
some time, but the Indians learned
that good whisky poured on : nn
would cause it to flame up. whereas
had the whisky been diluted tne nle
would be quenched 1t was Dy TINS
simple experiment that the term "nre-
water" became common word among
the Indians. A chief who had expert
enced the bad effects Of whisky among
his people said 1t was most certainly
distilled from the hearts OF wiiocat.
and the tongues Of women from tne e.
fects 1t produced.-Red Man.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
sh. PLAYED the Green.

The attache Of European embassy
was very much attracted by western
girl of great beauty and still greater
wealth at summer resort, and In or
der to interest her deeply he fell into
the habit of discoursing at length on
his family tree and telling her that
ancestry was Of great value to man.
The girl from the west had been
brought up in section of the country
where every man was accepted Tor
what he was and not because OF what
his ancestors had been or done. She
began to be bored by the attacne
lectures on pedigree.
blue blood" he remarked one day
sis something not everybody can boas'
Of"
"Oh. yes" she agreed indifferentiy
but what's the use of blue blood \
you haven't got the long greenT-
Popular Magazine.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
Ancient Repartes.

A union of discordant particulars is
laughable, as, What is wanting to him
except fortune and virtue? Similar
to this is friendly admonition by way
of giving advice, as when Granius
persuaded a bad pleader, who had
made himself hoarse with speaking.
to drink cold mixture Of honey and
wine as soon as be got home. Il shall
ruin my voice." said he. IF l do So
TT will be better" said Granius, than
TO ruin your clients."-From Cicero's
"Oratory."
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
The Early Drum.

Drums are probably an eastern idea
introduced by the crusaders into Eu
rope. They are frequently mentioned
in accounts of the first crusade. When
Edward III. of England and his
queen made triumphal entry into Ca
lais in 134T "tambours" We're among
the instruments which were played
in their honor Another of these was
called a 'nacaire" or kettledrum, tax
en-. together with its name, from the
Arabs. The poet Chaucer also men.
toned this instrument in his descrip-
ton of the tournament in THE
Knights Tale" The king generally
kept troop of these bandsmen OF
minstrels in his employ and we read
that Edward ii. on one occasion gave
sum of 60 shlllings to Roger. the
trumpeter; Janino. the nakerer, ano
others for their performances. An
other minstrel was called the "che
veretter," or player on the bagpipe
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
svmboli.m pidn't Appeal.

"Chariie.r sorrowfully sighed the
young lady in the parIor Of the concrete
house on Washington avenue. 1T Is
nearly II O'Clock"
eyes. Belinda" was the breathing
response Of her poetical companion
who was sitting on the sofa beside
her. "the minute hand Is drawing
closer and closer to the hour hand, ana
when the time of midnight Is chimed
the two hands will be even as one On
darling Belinda" he continued as ne
literally simulated the action OF the
minute hand, "may not the coming TO-
gether of those two hands be symbol
ical Of us?'
She broke away and stood firmly on
her feet. mo, Charles Henry smith,
she retorted angrily. 'those two hands
will remain as one but a single second
and then the minute hand will divorce
itself and go on its way alone no,
Mr.. Smith, minute hand that doesn
stick isn't the kind of symbolism
wantrr-Boston Post.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
Til. Menu Gard In Its First Form.

In its old fashioned form the menu
was usually written large on cards OF
such imposing dimensions that room
for one only could be found at eaeh
end Of the board In the medieval
dinner this aid 10 selection must nave
been an absolute necessity. for the
medieval dinner was a mine of sur
prises. 1t was divided into courses, as
are our own dainty meals; but, whereas
nowadays the diner has general IDEA
that fish will follow soup and that en-
tree is succeeded by relieve aud can
conceive generally the sort of demand
that each course will make upon his
appetite and digestion, there was no
possible arguing as to what was going
to happen at an early English dinner
and close study fails to reveal the ex-
lstence of any principle of arrange
ment
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
An lnquisitivs Scot.

scotchmen are fond of an argument
and delight To find flaws in an oppo
nent's logic. Two blacksmiths We're
once conversing as TO which was 1ho
first trade in the world. One insisted
that II must have been gardening ana
quoted from Genesis. adam was pun
into the garden Of Eden 10 dress ],
and keep IT," AYE. john" retorted
the other, who had stood up Tor MS
own trade. but wha made the
spadesT'
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02

can be furnished by 125-kilowatt
generator. the contractor Will be guar
anteed an additional load OF not less
than 80 kilowatts before being called
upou to install additional power, and
the minimum charge under this con-
tract will be raised proportionally.
The city binds itself on It's part 70
purchase exclusively from this con-
tractor all current which 1t may use
for public lighting, or for Distribution
by II throughout the city for any pur-
noses whatsoever, In what Is now OF
NAV hereafter be the corporate limits
of the city of Bryan. and also to give
the contractor the exclusive pumping
az water for all purposes for which
the same may be used by the city.
The contractor agrees that the city
shall have the right to purchase his
plant at its option at the expiration OF
ten years from the date OF this con-
tract. at a valuation to be fixed upon
1 II by two expert appraisers, one rep
resenting the city and one the con-
tractor. the city to pay for one ap-
praiser and the contractor the otner,
III is further understood that should
the said contractor wish TO sell the
said plant at any time the city VIII De
given the option to buy same. IL Is
further understood that should the
city buy said plant, 1t will not be
charged in the appralsement OF same
for the ground donated by the city
lto the contractor on which the plant
lis built.
The city agrees to pay unto the con
tractor, should it purchase his plant
the value set by said appraisers plus
10 per cent, and agrees TO notify the
; contractor OF it's intention TO purchase
one year previous to the expiration o
the said ten-year term herein provided
and to have the appraisement com
plete before six months of expiration
: of said ten years. :,
The city further agrees that IT VII
use enough water or current for Ign
I or power to entitle the contractor Z
: at least $500 per day at the rate
Q herein agreed upon, and falling there
J lin will pay the contractor not les
than $500 per day.
II is understood herein that by usin
e the term contractor" his heirs an
assigns are considered In said term.
= II is understood herein as part OF IN
Y consideration hereof, that the sal
II Lawler agrees to establish -four mil
ing plant on property conveyed by sal
u city to him. and part OF the consider
D. ton OF said deed being the establis
ment OF the said mill.
G. II is further agreed herein that tn
e. contract can be amended as to detail
:. by consent OF both parties theret
z II Is also understood that in case
sr legal defect in this contract, same CT
r. be changed by advice OF counsel
~ both parties.
II is understood herein that this co
III tract is made by the city Of Bryan I
Dr. the purpose OF obtaining power to II
OF nish its citizens with light and pows
"a and the said contractor is In no wi
or a partner OF said city, nor has the ci
be herein granted said contractor a
he franchises or privileges, but has 81
pt- ply herein made contract to obta
power for water and lights.
er Witness our hands, this 31st day
al January, A. ID. 1911.
ur [Seall CITY OF BRYAN
rv- By J. T. MALoNEY, Mayor
re Attest:
j. B. HINES. Secretary.
'ly JORDAN T. LAWLER
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
contemp. For the House of Commons

There is nothing noble or exalted In
the history of the house of commons.
Indeed, a devils advocate had he the
requisite talent could easily deliver
an Grafton as long and as eloquent as
any of Burke's or Sheridan's. taking
as his subject the stupidity, cowardice
and, until recent times. the corrup-
ton of the house of commons. con-
fess / cannot call to mind a single &C.
casion in its long and remarkable his
tory when the house of commons, as
a whole. played a part either obvious
" heroic or conspicuously wise, but
we all of us can recall hundreds of oc'
casions when. heroism and wisdom be
ing greatly needed, the house Of com
mons exhibited either selfish indif'
ference. Grass ignorance or the vulgar
est passion.-Augustine Birrell's les
says and Addresses"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
HOPELESS.

Pat-I say. Mick, I'm very hard up.
Can you lind me the loan of pound
Mick-Sure. Pat. to tell yer the
thruth. | haven't bob on me. Every
penny get give TO my poor OLD
mother.
Pat-Be jabers. Mick. I've just beei'
talking to yer mother. and she tells
me We never give her farthing.
Mick-Oh. well. Pat. If don't give
NV poor old mother Il farthing. what
sort of a chance have you got OF ge'
ting anyf-London Mall.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
Sounded Bigger.

"How did you get that new clerkl
He wouldn't accept an offer from me-"
Probably offered him larger in
ducements.'
- told him his wages woaio be sio
week.
That's II, then. told him ms sal
ary would be $40 a month. "-Cievelapd
Leader
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
An EXCITING Contest.

Henson-I bet my wife that l could
thread needle before she could
sharpen lead pencil. Benson-Which
won? Henson-I won in exactly thir'
teen minutss. but l believe I'd have
lost II she had not run out Of pencils
at the end of FIVE minutes.-Chicago
News
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
Precautionary.

The Millionaire-Doctor, is 1t abso-
lutely necessary to remove my appen'
dix?
"Not absolutely. but 1t is safer to be
gin with some simple operation Ike
that."-Life.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
A CarIvie View.

Carlyle compared the advance OF the
world to the progress of some drunken
man who, reeling from one side OF the
street to the other. slowly and at the
expense of much wasted effort nnaily
arrives at his destination.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
He Was Manager.

what do you do for living.
MoseT'
'rs de manager OBJ a laundry
"What's the name of this laundry
Eliza Ann" : Louisville Courier
Journal
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
Cutting.

Maud-Mr. Brownleigh tries to nirt
with every pretty girl he sees Ethel
rye seen him try to fiirt with you too
Boston Transcript
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
Translated.

What is this 'wanderlust' you read
of so often as compelling people to
leave home?"
Il don't know" replied Mr.. CumroS
but, judging from my observation OF
people who have it. 'wanderlust' is
German for creditors Washington
Star
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
Which Is Different.

Lawyer Slightly deaf = You say
your husband lately left you a widow
Matronly Caller-No. sir. said he
left me for widow!-Chicago Trib-
une.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-02
An Indication.

ais your daughter getting on well
with her muster
81 guess so. The neighbors are get
ting so they speak to me civilly again
Toledo Blade.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
BLUFF BY B0WSER
For Once 1t Is Called by the
MiSSuS.
A NEW DEAL IN THE HOME.
Crouch Hatched at the Office Side
tracked at Dnner-Gets Orders to
Mind His Own Business-Seeks Re-
pose Completely Awed.

BY M. QUAD.
copyright. 1910, by Associated Literary
Press
T7T had been Mr.. Bowser's bad day
n at the office. Lots Of little things
vi had turned up to perturb and an
noy, and as he made ready 10
start for home he gave sigh Of re-
lief as he realized that he could pitch
into Mrs. Bowser and make her suffer
for all He admitted that she had been
three miles away all day and was not
directly responsible, but who but her
had let him leave the house that morn
ing with frayed collar on?
Mrs. Bowser had passed a pleasant
day and had no premonition Of what
was to come until she saw Mr.. Bow
ser drop off the street car. His walk
betrayed his feelings. There were GER
tain things about which she could not
be mistaken. One Of them was the way
he kicked the gate open instead OF
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
ALWAYS FAILS.

The tragic end of many an in-
nocent young woman can be di'
rectly traced to her foolish n"
tion that she could reform ana
save n drunkard By marrying
him Many a young girl Is t""'
enough 10 believe that her III
tuencp over some young pr"hl'
gate IL strong enough to clean
up his life ana make man "'
him have rqpn looking n i"n"
rimp NJ that sort OF an eXptrl-
ment and have II 10 record 'hat
invariably the man II mol any
the better for the marriage
while the woman quickly !"
comes Il physical wreck ana Is
either a broken hearted wlfe Oh
sinks suplnely TO the level OF the
man II Is a crime FOR a pure
girl 10 Marry dissolute man
The average good Is always
greatly lowered by any commin'
Cling of good and evil compan
ionships One drop Of ink will
be prominent in a whole glass
Of pure water. In youth when
goodness and badness mix 1t Is
always the badness which domi'
nates.-Rev. G. B. Mitchell
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
A Iona Time.

A small boy entering n store said to
the clerk, please sir, mamma wants
u tape line"
How long does she want IT," asked
the clerk.
II don't know, sir" replied the boy,
'but think she wants to keep it,
uousekecper.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Tie Makers Wanted.

100 tiemakers in Marion and Searcy
counties, Ark, in hrst-class vir, in
timber; inspection every ten days; II
ID cents for making oak ties; timber
is located in Boston Mountains, and
is away from swamps and guaranteed
healthy.
Apply to Abeles & Taussig, 500
Commercial Building, st. Louis, Mo-,
or c. H. Guinther, Manager, Winerva
Tie & Timber Co. Winnerva p. O..
Ark.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
Land Bargains.

l have $4,000 acres in farms and
ranches in Jackson county Texas;
black hog wallow, and black and red
sandy loan; soil improved and unim-
proved; any sized tracts from 20 acres
up to 1000. Prices range from SIS per
acre up to $50, owing to the improve
ments, class of soil and location, A
good abstract title. For any informa'
ton, write or call on w. w. Wilburn,
Ganado, Texas. Box ia.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
8888B888888@@@
Hickory Grove Farm
w. L. Snapp, Prop.
Breeder Of Registered Mammoth Jacks and Jennets
Harrison, Ark. R. Ed
Harrison, Ark. X. r. D. 2

Ny stud this season will be my 5
year old Mammoth Jack, Snaps
Teddy 2542. He is 10 hands standard,
will weigh 1850 pounds, His mules
sold last season, at weaning time, /
pair $3.50, 90 and 10 head for $4,000
"Teddy" will be allowed to serve
one mare each day at $500 to insure
a colt aud
Red Berry Number 2S25, sire Lime
stone Artist 9S9; he by Artist Mon
trose 81, champion saddle horse of the
world in 1898. Dam, Miss Wilson
l545; she by Piedmont 1913, three
times winner at St, Louis Horse
Show.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
New Process Trees.

!. G. Taylor & Sons New Process
Apple and Pear Trees, make the
very best of Orchards Prices us
uallv some less than the regular
Nursery grown Trees. Prices made
on application. Samples sent by
express for Soc.
J.G TAYLOR & Sons,
Nurserymen, Harrison, Ark.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
Sky Pilotinu,

'1ve lost my way. Can you direct
Inc to Newport"
"See that purple cloud about ten
miles easty
Yes
"See that flock Of geese about five
miles south Of the cloudW
Yes"
"Well, Newport is about two miles
below where those geese were when |
first pointed them out,"-Browning's s
Magazine.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25

Red Berry 2S25 is IA solid bay 10
hands standard and will weigh 1900
pounds, He has great style and act.
ION and has proven himself to be a
great breeder, He has colts valued
at 10000 as yearlings, Terms same
as for my Jack,
Not responsible for accidents, will
retain lien on mare and colt for SER
vice fee, according to law of this state.
write or phone me in regard to
breeding. Can take care of mares
from distance at reasonable price.
have a few good , year old reg
istered Jacks for sale.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
Good Home Cheap.

Nice four room cottage in two
blocks of post office, adjoining W. II.
Watkins residence, for sale at 500,
one half cash and balance on time.
Write w. w Baker, Ft. Smith, Ark.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
Piano Bargain.

We have a slightly used piano
which we wish to dispose of, at once,
to save expense of boxing and ship
ping. Will sell very cheap for cash.
Pay ments as low as $500 per month.
Write Olney Music Company,
St. Joseph, Mo.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
Cheap Wire Fencing.

have available 200 rods of 45 inch
high stock fence, "Neverslip," put up
six months ago for temporary fence,
Price, 20c per rod at Fred II. Myers,
Batavia, Ark.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
Tommy's Surmise.

Mr., Baldy-les, Tommy, even tbc
hairs Of our heads are numbered,
Tommy (glanclng at his fathers IN
tellectual domel-Don't take much fig
germ to get your number does it, pa2
,-Harper's Weekly.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25


treating it with respect, The front
door was open, and she was in the hall
to meet him and remark:
Dinner is all ready, and as soon as
we have eaten | want to have a talk
with you"
with me?' he growled,
Eyes, sir. Things can't go on this
way much longer''
II suppose the cook has quit or q
water pipe burstT
"Never mind what you suppose. You
will learn all about ii in due time"
Mr.. Bowser was taken by surprise,
but after getting seated at the table he
remembered his plans and looked the
dinner over and turned up his nose.
He was about to ask II 1t came from
a penny restaurant when Mrs. Bowser
pointed finger and said:
"Not word, sir. It's the best l
could do and plenty good enough for
anybody"
by thunder, woman, is this my
house or some one else's?" he ex.
claimed as the red came to his face,
That's a question, sir, to be settled
later on. Meanwhile | want no more
profanity at my table You are alto
gether too free with your words"
Awed by Earnestness.
She spoke so quietly and earnestly
that he was awed, and, though he lost
something Of his appetite, he never
theless found no fault in words He
had never seen Mrs. Bowser exactly
like this before and he was puzzled TO
make her out During the last five
minutes Of dinner he decided that the
case called for heroic treatment, and
when they had reached the sitting
room he began:
"NoW, woman, are you ready 10 apOl-
ogize to me for your language"
mo, man. / am mott" she replied as
she turned on him. "lf there are any
apologies coming you will make them
"You are IN your right senses, are
your
Il am"
"And you know who you are talking
TOT"
III do. Your name is Bowser.'
"Yes, my name is Bowser, and I'm
not used to being talked to like hired
man. Both our lawyers can be reached
by telephone. and"-
"Oh. | know all about your lawyers
divorce, alimony and all that-and
we can settle the thing in an hour.
am anxious to have ii settled"
"By the great horn spoon, Mrs. Bow
SER
"Nevcr mind about any horn spoons
Here is the gas bill for last month, II
is 60 cents more than for the month
before. or course youll say that gave
It away or sold it or burned It in the
daytime to spite you, That's an old
trick OF yours, and | have got tired Of
It, only two nights ago you left two
burners In this room going at full blast
all night"
Holy smoke, woman" he began, but
his throat choked up and she cut In on
him with:
"No losterish language in my pres
ence. sir, and don't let me have 70
speak to you again about 1t! had to
order coal for the range today. Have
you got anything to say about my ex'
travagance landing us in the poor
house? II so. out with it!'
Mr.. Bowser was silent. That feeling
Of awe had begun to creep over him
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
Hay--Wh0IesaIe or Retail.

/ have fine Timothy, Glover ant
Baled Oats either by the bale or car
load at lowest market price.
WARREN WILSON.
At City Meat Market
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
To Trade.

Wanted to trade store and two
lots, valued at 5000, in Higden;
Ark, for residence property in Har-
rison, Ark. Address II. {. Hallum,
Batavia, Ark.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
Farms W anted.

We want North Arkansas farms to
trade for Oklahoma and Texas farms
or stocks of merchandise. See
OWEN REAL ESTATE Co.
Harrison, Ark
Southeast Corner Court House.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
A Good Farm For Sale.

Price only s6'0 cash, Ten miles
from Harrison, three miles from Zinc.
For particulars address,
JOHN H. SCHOONER, Newport, Pa.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
Would Be With Them In Spirit.

Bennett Corbett, an English sports
man, who was a keen golfer, directed
in his will that his body should be
cremated, and added Il should wish
a G3 cup to be given to the Chester
Golf club, to be competed for on the
day Of MY cremation, and on the six
following anniversaries.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25
Strawberry Plants For Sale.

Texas, the best medium early
drouth-resisting variety grown. $3.50
per thousand. st, Louis, the newest
and best extremely early strawberry,
so cents per hundred.
G. ID. ALLISON,
Harrison, Ark.
The Harrison times., 1911-03-25


lished a testimonial or used letter
without the written consent OF the
writer, and never has the Company
allowed these confidential letters to
get out of their possession, as the
hundreds of thousands OF them In
their files will attest.
Out of the vast volume of experience
which Mrs. Pinkham has to draw
from, it is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge needed
in your case. She asks nothing in re-
turn except your good will, and her
advice has helped thousands. Surely
any woman, rich or poor, should be
glad to take advantage of this gener-
Gus offer of assistance. Address Mrs.
Pinkham, care of Lydia E. Plnkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia e. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. 1t is not a book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
obtainable by mail. Write for
it today.