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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-07

A policy has heen mapped out by the
mayor and council which meets with
general approval. tits urged with good
reason that it would be a mistake to
make radical changes at this time. Any
citizen of Bryan should respond to the
call to duty at this time without per-
sonal consideration.
The secretary has been asked sew
eral times what position the club will
take in the coming statewide prohibit
bitien campaign. IN order to give his
personal views apon the subject he
says: Every member of the Bryan
Commercial Club knows how he is go
ing to vote. Likewise every citizen OF
Bryan should know. The Commercial
Club is not a political organization nor
can 1t take any part in any political
contest whatever. Its creed is civic
improvement, industrial development
and commercial expansion We want
every man in Bryan to enlist under
this flag and there is nothing in it
which will interfere with ones political
or religious duties.
The secretary was assigned to the
duty of visiting neighboring city TO
present the railroad bond subscription
subject to a nonresident Bryan prop
erty owner. This gentleman owns two
important properties here; one pays
$4,000 per year rent and the other one
$500 per year rent. Like all people who
desire to shift their burden upon
others, he had tale of woe to tell
which would have brought tears to an
Egyptian mummy; but. fortunately, the
secretary had secured some informa-
ton before the visit. The visit was UNI
successful in so far as a sale of bonds
was concerned, but it emphasized the
fact that some of the landlords of
Bryan, especially non-residents who
have their tenants tied up on a long
time lease. do not care a continental
cuss whether Bryan's trade territory
Is protected or not. They will draw
their rent in perfect ease and let the
business men of Bryan shift for them
selves. 1t is cause for congratulation
that there are but few; but it should
he made mighty hot for that few when
they come before the equalization
board with an assessed valuation Of
ST 500 upon property worth at least
100000. This is the way to make such
landlords help in building up the town.
! do not want to hurt anyones feel
ings, but in the railroad subscription,
like all others, large majority strain
every nerve to secure success, while
few refuse to lift the burden, but
they hold out their hands to gather
in the benefit
The next thing that the club is going
to hammer a; is a canning factory and
a cotton mill, but that railroad must
be started first
Mr. Lawler wants the secretary to
secure him a good house in Bryan.
There viii also be about fifteen other
families to take care Of
The cleanup campaign in.the city is
a Godsend. Let the city council plan
for a permanent trash gathering and
forever prevent a recuEFence to the
condition just banRhedf
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-07
INSURE WITH
Southwestern

Life Insurance Co., Dallas, Texas.
$1,359,454 Admitted Assets December
81, 1910, with s1,005,907 being in ex-
cess of the legal reserve, deposited
with the Commissioner of Insurance.
JOE B. REED
will explain different kinds of policies
so you will understand. Do not give
your insurance to stranger who has
no interest in you, only for what
money he can make on first premium.
Also writes Accident and Sick Benefit
Insurance All should be members Of
the Friend in Need Society.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-07

latest Western dramas written by +.
r. Darcy, who has been reared in the
West and knows how to write a STIR
ring Western drama. A cowboy and
cowgirl band is carried and a concert
will be given at noon tomorrow. Spe'
cial scenery adequate to the artistic
staging of the play is carried by the
company. Another special feature is
the high-class vaudeville between acts.
Remember the date, Wednesday, Feb
ruary s. Tickets now on sale at Bran
don & Lawrence's.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-07

The cleanup campaign n.the city is
a Godsend. Let the city council plan
for permanent trash gathering and
forever prevent al recurrence to the
Just banRhed.f
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-23
Their KINDS FOCUS WRONG
Why Many Persons Fall 20 Peresivs
Events Clearly and IN the Right
Proportion.

The Teriest amateur IN photogrA.
Dhy knows that a view Of an object
may be completely distorted By being
out OF focus. and thus give an entirely
wrong notion q It's relative proper
tons. To get the correct focus the
eye Of the camera must be neither too
close nor too far from what Is TO Be
photographed
So It Is with the human vision.
though merely s mental photograph.
he same precision OF focus IS neces-
sary 10 arrive at relative values. The
trouble with too many people is that
their minds focus wrong, and grasp
events at either too rear or too great
distance. or from extreme angles, or
magnify unimportant details at the
expense OF the vital elements.
The man who IS out OF focus with
his surroundings or with the subject
he is discussing is quite common. and
the peculiar ideas Of which he be-
comes obsessed are as bizarre as .
photograph made By a freak camera
To get such q man back into focus Is
much more difficult than to adjust q
lens. yet that is precisely what must
Be done in order TO give him clear
perception and enable him to see
things in their right relation.-OmahA
Bee. ~
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-23
snake-kiIIIno BIRDS.

In South Africa is to be found the
champion snake killer of the bird fam,
lily. 1t is known as tha secretary
bird.
The namc seems an odd one, but
the bird received its name from a
crest or tuft of plumage rising from
the back of its head. which reminds
one of a secretary or bookkeeper with
bunch of quilts stuck behind his
ear.
AS rule It attacks smaller snakes
In preference to the very powerful
ones. and In doing SO uses every pre-
caution against contact with the pois.
onous fangs or strong cells. 1t does
not attack its prey suddenly, but, aft
er walking round the spot occupied
by the reptile. suddenly spreads It's
wings and gives the reptile sudden
but sharp blow on the head with it's
very hard and sharp talons. This IA
done SO quickly that the reptile has
40 ehanse 70 resist-Harper's Week
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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-23
FETEs FOR AGED COUPLES
How Honor Is Paid the Old Peopls
In France by Public
Festivals.

Rheims has Just been celebrating
an interesting event. the golden we'd
ding Of so old couples, says the West
minister Review.
The fete is as old as the Revolution.
when 1t first seems to have begun. In
the time OF the directory there were
two fetes, the fete OF the old people
aud the fete of the golden wedding.
This seems to have been very pret.
y affair. to Judge from the account in
the Debats. There was procession
Of oxen. with their horns crowned
with flowers. followed by children
crowned with violets, by young men
wreathed with myrtle. and old men
with garlands OF olives and girls
dressed as vestal virgins.
At Paris IL August. 1897. there was
q great festival in honor OF the old
men, who were all given seats at the
Opera. when "a gracious Hebe crowned
their white locks with garlands Of
roses and the soldiers presented
arms. The idea OF the fete was the
encouragement of the family circle.
The old man, who was happy grand.
father. was feted as an encourage
ment to the younger generation to fob
low in his footsteps
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-23
! THE GREAT NORTHWEST

changing scenic FieW that is unsar.
passed by any other coast scenery in
the world. From the deck Of the
steamer one has a wondFous panorama
Of charming bays and inlets: hills,
'thick-wooded with eoniferous trees
right down 70 the wateriinei myster-
ious islands. all passing before the
vision in a succession Of views most
charming Then there are mountains
in sight thousands Of feet in height,
whose orags comb the cluds. cascades
which seem to tumble from the sky
itself. and denseIy-wo0ded shores are
reflected in the waters OF the Sound
as in some great mirror Such is the
delightfully."- bevildering outlook one
enjoys passing over the calm. CLASSY
waters 81 the Sound.
In our next paper will try and give
a description in brief Of the great
states Of Washington and Oregon
T. RAyELOG.
Yinita, Okla, Nov. %, 1911
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-23
NO WESTERN MAN FOR HER
New York Stenographer Objects to
Employer Whose Business Day
Begins Before Nine.

A New York office had advertised
TOR stenographers, and when the ap.
plicants came they were interviewed
by the assistant manager, who was q
woman. An agreement almost had
been closed with one bright girl when
the assistant mentioned incidentally
that the proprietor was western
man. Instantly the fair face of the
applicant clouded. "In that CASE
she said firmly. = do not wish the
position. am working for western
man now, and that is why wish to
make change. Why, do you know"
her voice dropped to low, tragic
tone. as of one who voices hidden
crime-"that man actually gets down
to the office at six o'clock In the
morning. and he expects us to be there
at eight. Worse than that, even when
sc are on hand promptly at eight he
acts as II 1t was about the middle OF
the day OF course it is easy for him,
for 1t seems he gets up about four
o'clock every morning, works bit at
home, reaches the Office at six and
piles up work for us until eight. so 1t
really does seem late to him when we
arrive. No more western men for me.
thank you. Any little old New York
man will do for me. for New York
men don't try to begin office hours be
fore nine or ten o'clock"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-23

Under Constitutions Of Cherokee Titles
All cherokees by blood are cordially
invited to attend a convention at Jay,
Oklahoma. December 18th, 1911, for
the purpose Of enlightening the entire
audience representing nine districts.
The meeting must be conducted In a
legal manner same as If congress
men were being elected. empowering
the four delegates who will be nominat-
ed to assist in pressing forth the said
suit which is set for January Sth, 1912.
They must be on hand that day. They
must be in d. c. two or three days be-
fore the suit is tried. This is an in
teresting affair to all persons who are
interested in the Cherokee families.
The men that will be nominated must
be men of honor, who can represent
the Cherokee's interest. Do not fail to
be at Jay at II o'clock After the
rules are read, which will be read by
the chairman, Jay being the county
seat. This meeting is not for night
hawks, nor for the Keetoowahs. Meth
er democrats nor the republicans. This
is not litigation that conflicts with
any order 1t is to support the Chero-
KEGS in their said suit for title that
was guaranteed to the Cherokee peo-
pie by blood, by and in the treaties Of
1928, 1893. 1885 and 1916. The ex-
penses of the four delegates will be
paid by Susan Sanders. not by any
attorney. Don't fail to render your
in nominating the men that
will be best fitted for the occasion.
SUSAN SANDERS.
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NOT WARMED BY HER PEARLS
Empress Eugenle Did Not Profit by
Superstition Attaching to Her
Bridal Necklace.

Various are the superstitions at
tached to precious stones, and the
prognostication OF the lady who com.
mented on the Empress Eugenie's
bridal pearls has certainly ample justi-
1cation in later years.
1t was a Spanish lady" says Jane
7. Stoddart In her biography, who as
she admired the pearl necklace worn
by the youthful sovereign quoted with
melancholy foreboding that proverb Of
her country, The pearls which women
wear on their wedding day are sym.
Dol Of the tears which they will
she'd
Il think 1t is Maeterlinck who says
somewhere that luck really means the
possession Of sixth sense which
warns one of coming disaster or dan
ger. The Empress Eugenie must sure
ly been possessed Of the faculty,
though alas! she did not profit by IL.
Strangely enough the empress first
act after her marriage showed that her
mind was brooding on images OF death
and sorrow. At the beginning OF her
honeymoon at st. Cloud she asked Ma
poleon 70 drive her to Versailles and
there she inspected with mournful in
terest the rooms of Marie Antoinette
in the Little Trianon. 81
"On returning. to Paris the. impe-
rial pair visited the Archives Nation
ales and read Marie Antoinette's last
letter. written from the Conciergsrie
on the morning Of her execution. Eu-
genia in later years made collection
Of relics belonging to the haplsss
queen"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-23
Bar Association to Meet.

l
Oklahoma City. Nov. 23.-H. F. Sid
dons of Washington, D. c., will deliver
the annual address before the Okla
homa State Bar Association meeting
here December 21 and %, according to
announcement of Judge John H. Bin
ford president of the state association.
The annual banquet occurs on the night
of December 90 Judge Huston of
Guthrie will be postmaster. Judge c.
B. Stuart will deliver an address on
Recall Of Judges, J. w. Hooker. Of
Purcell viii speak on "Workingmen's
Compensation Acts" p c. Simons of
Enid will deal with the subject of
Powers and Jurisdiction of Special
Judges John H. Kane of Bartlesf Vile
has been assigned the topic of "Qnes-
tons in Indian Titles Associate JUS
tice r. L. Williams of the supreme
court will review "Judician History of
Oklahoma" and J. B. Campbell of Mus
kogee will speak on The Dawes Com
mission Records" Other speakers at
the banquet will be Judge John H. Bur-
ford of Guthrie. w. B. Johnson of Ard
more, Prince Freezing of Shawnee.
Preston S. Davis of vinita and Col. ].
W. Johnson of Oklahoma City
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-11-23
"The Travelling Salesman .

The first act of The Travelling
Salesman the next offering at the
Grand Theatre. Tuesday, November
2Sth, represents the railroad depot of
a small middle west town, with the
usual furnishings that go with this
structure in a rural district The
model which Mr.. Forbes has taken for
his comedy is said to really be from a
village in the western part of Indiana,
to which Mr.. Forbes, journeyed during
the writing of the play, and where he
spent several days in the study of his
subject. Not content with merely a
replica of this little depot, the author
opened negotiations with the railroad
officials to buy the old benches with
the high backs. which for years had
done duty in this little waiting room.
and upon which the boys and girls of
the village had carved their names side
by side.
The company which comes to this
city is the original New York and Chi
cago one, which added to the eussess
of the plays metropolitan runs very
materially.
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Good Old croesus.

Il have my faults" Croesus said tc
the interviewer. I'm mighty rich
man, and I'm getting richer, but fol
all that I've got one or two things in
my favor" Yes, SIR" says the inter.
viewer. "And they are?" "They are
the fact that have never handed out
any platitudinous philosophy to the
young: that have never said 1t was
q blessing to be born poor; that !
have never said money cannot buy
happiness and that have never made
anybody raise five times as much as
was willing to give toward any
thing. Life.
inexpIlcabIe. '
What is he so angry at yoz forf-
Il haven't the slightest idea. We
met on the street and we were talk
ing just as friendly as could be, when
all of a sudden he fared up and
tried to lick me-"
And what were you talking
about?"
"Oh, Just ordinary small talk.
remember he said, I always kiss my
wife three or four times every day"
And what did you say?"
81 said, I know at least a dozen
men who do the same and then ha
bad a At"
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the world. 1t is characteristic of
us big egoists that. although we
understand, we never care to
change ourselves-even if we
could. l admit we are contempt
ible."
There are some people who
would be afraid to say these things
to me- Bob interrupted, half an
grily.
20, I'm not afraid of you, you
Know, was the cheerful answer.
And he continued, Yours is what
| call grand opera egoism. Now
mine is vaudeville. don't ask
the world to PROSTATE itself be-
fore me. All | want is that il
shall place me in the foreground.
so that / may enjoy myself play
ing a striking role. | love to be
in a dramatic situation, Just to ad-
mire myself rising gracefully to it.
VI course, the same principle I'M
.derlies both our natures, concen-
trated selfishness, self-love. We're
you ever in love?"
We'll. hardly"
Neither was !. It's a shame,
too; I'd make such a splendid
lover. I'm not a sentimentalist,
though-rather a sensationalist.
love a strong sensation. | like
the feel of doing the big, the I'M
usual, the beautiful things. For
example. there is a beggar woman.
take these two five-dollar bills
out of my pocket and say say to
myself, Here are ten dollars, the
sum total of my present worldly
wealth. Office and room rent
come due the first. ! must live in
the meantime, and there's no
money coming to me until the
middle of next month. But ! will
give this needy woman one-half
of what | have
He suited the action to the
word. Now what do you think
of that"
"Humph! That you need a
keeper"
The young man laughed. Don {
you believe it, That is one of the
best investments | ever made. The
economy III have to practice will
be amply repaid by the pleasure |
get out of this act. I'm not really
generous. But that is a pretty
thing and one that comes natural
ly only from a generous man. /
snail seem to myself a generous
fellow and get more qualification
out of the feel of it than real gen.
crosby would give. You see? The
sensation! That is why | have
lntruded on you this afternoon.
L like the sensation of talking
about myself frankly to man
VINO never saw me before and
doesn't give damn whether he
ever sees me again"
Continued Tomorrow
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-05
NO DIVORCE FOR
WIFE WHO STILL
LOVES HUSBAND

GREELEY, Col, an. 5.-When
his wife brought suit for divorce,
j. G. Hibberland, a young rancher
of Wiggin, near here, decided to
be his own attorney. Today he
and Mrs. Hibberland are back at
the ranch.
Mrs. Hibberland charged cruelty
and threats to kill. In court yes
terday Hibberland called his wife
as a witness and asked her if it
were not true that she sought a
divorce that she may receive the
attentions of other men.
1T is not" replied the witness.
= do you love me?" demanded
Hibberland.
81 do"
Suit dismissed" ruled the
court.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-05
WAGON Of MEAT
IS HELD Up
Great excitement!


Miss Allstrum, the vigilant food
inspector, spied a wagon covered
with meat proceeding along its
peaceful way on Commerce street
about 1 O'Clock this afternoon.
Two negroes occupied prominent
places on the front part of the
wagon. With much haste Miss
AllStrum caused halt and point
ed out. the fact that considerable
dirt covered the meat.
A big crowd gathered and va
rious suggestions were made as
to cutting off a few rib steaks ct
cetera as the best way of dfspos-
ing of the terrible meat. The
crowd seemed to be with the ne
groes and several men who look
ed at the meat declared 1t good.
According to w. G. Green, the
owner, he had cut 1t yesterday and
was selling it on the streets. Dust
had gathered and Miss Allstr1lm
seemed to think that the Inspector
was needed.
where did yo uget that meat
darky?" called one of the crowd.
"Ah would have you under
stand, sir, that NAH name is Haw-
kins. Yes, sir, NAH name is
Hawkins" declared the driver,
which rebuke being delivered he
sat calmly while a big policeman
joined the throng and hooked
wisely at the meat.
One man appeared to side with
the inspector and was immediate
ly delegated to perch on the
wagon and accompany 1t to the In
spector's. His enthusiasm i'm
mediately diminished.
"Well, JUS because we have
some meat to sell les don't make
a show of ourselves" suggested
Mr.. Green. Accompanied by
large delegation the wagon driven
by Mr.. awkins rolled down the
street with Miss Alstrum on guard
to see that it did not escape.
Several people in the crowd of
fered to take slices home for their
dinner If this we're permissible be-
fore the meat was inspected.
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TARIFF BILL
PRESENTED
(By United Press Ueased Vira

By United Press Leased Wire. }
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. s.
A tariff commission bill was in
troduced in the house today by
Representative Nicholas Long
worth of Ohio, after the measure
had been submitted to the presi-
dent for his approval The tenta-
tive law is Identical with the bill
which the insurgents submitted a
year ago and which caused a
storm of protest from tho regu-
lars. 1t provides for an appropri-
alton of $250,000 for the expenses
and salaries of the commissioners.
The president has demanded that
the appropriation be at least
100000.
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birds. were also judged, and ]. NJ.
Harris of Tacoma got the leading
awards for the breed. Black Lang
shans and Buff Rocks We're judged.
In the first variety Harry II. Collier
and Frank l.. White divided the hon
ors, while in Buff Rocks Collier, IL
ton and Mrs. c e. Kinney took the
ribbons. William Shepherd, the
sumner Wyandotte man, took many
prizes in Partridge and Silver Laced
Wvandottes. Fred \. Johnson also
took many awards.
Many classes will be judged to-
day, and the ribbons Will go up as
fast as the classes are judged.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-05
PRIZES AWARDED AT
BIG POULTRY SHOW

The incubator begins Matching to-
day at the Tacoma poultry show
that is being held at Nineteenth and
Pacific avenue. The incubator that
will hatch today has a glass door SO
that the chicks can be seen coming
out of the eggs.
There were many classes judged
yesterday and the ribbons are on
the coops showing the winning
birds. The big White Wyandotte
class was judged yesterday, with a
greater portion of the winnings GO
ing to H. Ringhouse, the Oregon
breeder. The Barred Rock class, an
other large gathering of goods
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SACRAMENTO, Jan. 5.-That
the governor may be compelled to
call a convention for the purpose
of passing on the demands of two
thirds OF the state for the direct
election of United States senators
was predicted today by President
Sanford of Ukiah who will present
to the upper house a bill on sena-
torial election.
Already 81 state legislatures
have declared in favor of direct
election of senators.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-05
DAYLIGHT BURGLARS
CAUGHT At WORK

Los ANGELES, Jan. 5.-Detec-
burglars who yesterday in broad
daylight almost succeeded in loot
ing the home of Lieut.. Gov. a. j.
Wallace. A gardener of the Wallace
household arrived just as the thieves
were preparing to carry their loot
of fin a wagon The family is in
Sacramento. The burglars pretend
ed to be friends of Arthur Wallace,
son of the lieutenant governor. The
gardener was deceived for a mo-
ment and the men suddenly dashed
past him and escaped.
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pass. Then get good map of
the country you scout over and
learn to travel by il
This is one of the most import
ant things in scout-craft.
Just word on how to run 1t
line" through the woods. It's I'M
possible to walk straight through
a rough country, so the only way
to hold the direction you desire
to keep is as follows: