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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-12
AFRICA'S NATURAL CISTERNS

In central Africa the gigantic bao-
bah tree whose trunk sometimes at
tains diameter Of forty feet, often
serves as a natural cistern retaining
rain water in large quantities in a
cavity formed at the top of the broad
trunk Taking the hint thus afforded
by nature the Arabs artificially hollow
out the trunks Of large baobabs and
fill them with water during the pre-
valence o. rains as provision against
dry season.
These cisterns are in many cases 20
feet in height and or 10 feet in
diameter. The water is used both for
drinking and for irrigating melon
patches.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-12

Collectors OF historical objects have
been interested in the pipe smoked by
Sir Walter Raleigh Just before he was
Gut to death. II was exhibited at the
London Guildhall about 4S years ago
and was accompanied by a parchment
'oll which attested II genuineness. 1t
has been offered for sale by the pres
ent owner. Horace G. Blundell, Of
Chiswick.
The pipe. which is OF the long
stemmed variety. is made from
branches. The two bowls, which
show examples OF good carving, are
interchangeable. II is still as service
able as it was in the days when Sir
Walters gallantry failed to keep him
from the headsman's block.
Bishop Andrews, otherwise dean of
Westminster who administered the
last sacrament to Sir Walter on the
scaffold, was presented with this pipe
by the condemned man just before his
DEATH" explained Mr.. Blundell. From
this churchman 1t passed into the
hands of the Carews OF Beddington,
Surrey. From the latter family II was
obtained by the Gloves of Croydon.
and then passed TO the family OF Bry.
ants, who for years had their seat near
Belgate. My grandfather married the
widow Of one of the Bryants, and even.
tually the pipe came into my hands"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-12
Senator Who Always Listened

Not patiently" he said at last; 81
was greatly interested in the speech OF
the senator from Florida and received
much information from him. ! do not
care at all for the flourish OF rhetoric.
and il | am ever impatient with a
speaker 1t is when It is apparent that
he is trying to display oratorical gifts.
Oratory is all right upon the stump.
but II is not In place In the senate, and
am glad TO observe that the rhetori-
cal bombast and the classical quota
lions which In other years character
lied much OF the speaking In the SEN
ate. no longer prevail The speech
that counts-the kind OF speech that
should always be made in the senate
is the one that informs. Such speeches
may seem dry at times TO others. but
never to me. and from listening to
just such speeches since | took my
seat have gained a great fund OF
valuable information. There is no
senator who cannot teach me some
thing. hope It may be said OF me in
time that | have been able to teach
some of my fellow senators something
at least, TO give them some informa-
ton. And as long as ! am member
OF the senate. | shall, unless circum-
stances over which | have no control
prevent IT, listen to every speech made
and pay earnest heed to It. even
though | may chance to be the only /,
auditor in the senate chamber"
Senator Brown was faithful to that
resolution until his service was ended.
II is, perhaps, a record unique in the
history Of the upper house of the ma.
tional legislature.
Copyright. 1910. nv T. ]. Edwards All
Rights Reserved)
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Brown Of Georgia Declared That He
Learned Something From Every
Speech, However Dry II Might
Seem to Others.

Ono OF the famous civil war cover.
nors Of the south was Joseph E. Brown
of Georgia, father of the present
Georgia governor of that name, Cover.
nor Brown, the elder, an ardent seces.
sionist, seized the Georgia forts before
his state seeded. raised an army of
100000 old men and boys TO prevent
General Sherman from marching
through the state on his way to the
sea, threatened to have Georgia secede
from the confederacy should conscrip-
ton be enforced in the state, support
ed General Grant for the presidency,
ran for United States senator as a Re.
publican, later returning to the Demo
cratic party and being sent by II to
the United States senate in 1880.
1t was while he was in Washington
that | made the acquaintance of Gov.
ernor Brown. He was a man OF patri.
archal appearance He wore the beard
OF the prophet; his white hair hung in
quaint and tight little ringlets about
his ears and the back of his head.
The lenses of his spectacles were so
constructed as to make his eyes ap-
pear abnormally large. His dress. no
matter how hot the weather. was al.
ways the conventional frock coat,
black trousers, and the old fashioned
dickey collar, and he always looked
cool.
He had been In the senate only
short time when II was discovered
that he was not only a patient and
faithful listener to every speech that
was made, but that he also seemed 10
take real pleasure in giving heed to
the dullest of utterances. Upon one oc-
casion a senator from Florida who
had the reputation of Immediately
the senate chamber when he
arose to speak. delivered an address
OF nearly three hours duration with
Senator Brown as his only listener,
and the Floridan. early in his opening
sentences. fixed his gaze upon his |
brother from Georgia and kept II
there until he had rid himself of his
ponderous thoughts.
The next day met Senator Brown
senator" | said. you paid the SEN
ator from Florida a very great rour.
fesy in listening patiently to his
lreech." !
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-12
ODD HAUL OF OYSTER TONGS,

Reports coming from the Shoa
oyster rocks, In lower Wicomico
county. Maryland. about the catches
that are being made down there, will
send the season OF 19l0-l91l down in
history as the most profitable since
the Civil war. besides being the mos,
freakish.
A dredger cranked up a small iron
safe which was literally covered with
spats Clinging to the safe was set
OF waffle irons and an ice skate The
door OF the safe was gone. as we'll az
the inside work.
The greatest catch OF the season,
however. was that made by Capt. Sam
Williams on the first day OF dredging.
His crew cranked up the port dredge
full OF oysters, and, dumping them out
deck, discovered among the oysters
half-gallon jug of apple brandy. the
seal intact and the contents ready for
use; sealed bottle OF rye whisky. a
mariners compass and hunting case
gold watch. Of old English make.
jug, bottle. compass and watch were
covered with spats The watch had
stopped at exactly ~ o'clock. There
were no initials or private marks on
either the outside or inside cases.
Captain Williams thinks that the com.
pass and watch can be repaired; and.
II so, they will be numbered among
his curios. of which he has a valuable
collection.
Az to the contents of the jug and
bottle. Captain Williams said that
they not only held their own splendid.
ly. but two OF the crew as well.
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Famous Expose Was Made

night leave for my ranch In New
Mexico. Good-by,"
| had tried to report the trial i'm
partially. and | believe that Senator
Dorsey was not quite accurate when
he charged that all the other reports
had been colored against him Yet
this | know absolutely for a fact: /
hardly took time to thank the senator
for giving me the exclusive use OF his
statement. so anxious was | to put II
on the wire after he had handed IL TO
me. And next day. when II was pub
lished In full. its accusations against
the senator's former political asso-
ciates and its vindictive tone caused
II TO be the sensation OF the hour
A day later | received a wire from
Mr.. Dana instructing me to call on
Senator Dorsey while he was In a
vindictive mood and get him, II pos
sible. TO describe how the doubtful
and crucial state OF Indiana had re
ally been influenced to go Republican
three years before. telegraphed
back that the senator had left for his
ranch in New Mexico an hour or so
after he had given me this state
ment. and in short time word came
from Mr. Dana to follow Senator
Dorsey thither at once.
A week or SO later ! was sitting
with the senator on the porch OF his
ranch house.
Senator" | said, Il have been sent
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-12
HEARS HIS DEATH ANNOUNCED

1t is not granted to many to hear
their own death announced, and listen
to sympathetic comments thereupon
by their friends. But that was the ex-
perience of Robert Butler recent.
ly, who is chairman of the Marlbor.
ough (England) board Of guardians. He
was at poor law conference at Exc
ter when one Of the delegates rose
and moved that in consequence of Mr..
Buffers regrettable death, another
person whom he named should be ap-
pointed to fill his place on the central
committee. After hearing his own
elegy read the dead man" astonished
those on the platform by rising from
the center of the hall, and thanking
them tor their kindly. but premature.
obituary notices.
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from the middle
The lady threw
Describing
Gle Naturally the
Of hunio
which
OF
residue the
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The Victor.

Cassidy-Harrigan was around to.
day braggin' about tn b'atin' he gev
Finnegan last Monda'.
Casey-Last Monda'T Shure. that's
near a week ago. 'Tis a wonder he
wasn't around sooner.
Cassidy-Aye! but 1t seems he only
recovered from II this mornin'.
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No Touch.

Gee! I've had hard luck lately.
l."
That amt the end OF your hard
luck. either"
What do you mean?"
81 left all my money at home in my
other clothes
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-12
GETS LYNX IN RABBIT TRAP

Bramah Ross of West Crescent, N.
T.. set trap for rabbits and in the
morning was surprised to find large
animal in It. which, on close inspec-
ton, proved to be lynx Where the
lynx came from in such a thickly set.
tied neighborhood is a mystery. Mrs.
Ross IL to have furs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-12
AT THE REAL GREAT DIVIDE

The Great Divide is one Of the reg.
ular show places for eastern tourists
to the Rocky mountains. The stream
seen on the left flows into the Yellow.
stone river. which in turn empties into
the Missouri. thence into the Missis-
sippi. to reach eventually the Gulf Of
Mexico and the Atlantic ocean. The
stream on the right flows into a tribu
tary of the Columbia river, and finally
finds its way into the Pacific.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-12
Nn1lr Nrllrn
Of YRatpr:11 = ! \

all the way out h,s
ton to have you ten
state OF Indiana ws
Republican in 1889 |
the story? | know |
will" Il
IN tell you" he n
bond OF secrecy was d
lips when the very \
have shielded me 4,
In the Star Route n,
had done for the \,
actually conspired d
I'll tell you the who.
tell you things that
For il was |. the sen
publican national ,
planned and had car
that did the work |,
The next minute /
sey started in with
For a week thereaitI
his ranch. question:
thread here and a
writing the story ant
with my host Whel
done. he read 1t al
every statement ma
the manuscript was
a short time later. 4
pages in the New
caused a verttable
sation. And 20 Thu
tor Dorsey told me
about how Indiana /
publican In 1850 b.
colored votes at 4
has never been den
Copyright. 1910. by
erary 7
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-12
But Not OF HARMS

BUT MOI OF HarTs5'
The School Board is ma
OF noise in the community
isn't it?"
Yes, II does seem to(be
Of a sounding board
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Plumb Kept Tab on K

would have placed ti
farmer.
Again, ingalls, was nd s<
terested In political I'd |.
any Of the minor polit
which senators are so IS
In patronage and the #
distribution brings, Plul
interested. and In this ~
Intimate knowledge Of
was constantly a sourc
his colleagues, and a 4
mystery. Why" said
OF Maine TO me. In The .
Senator Plumb seems
man In the state Of Ka
name or sight. And VI
has the entire statistid y
the latest thought. OF "a
tongues end. How he
can't quite comprehend
4 little later ] bad q
upon Senator Plumb q
his rooms. When / on
and walked in In respOH
and hearty summons d
first saw no one. But II
fore seen such a collecl
papers and unbound doc,
room contained, not evei
Of a newspaper exchange
were scattered about evI
floor was literally carpet
and they were stacked
ners and on shelves placs
walls. For a few mon
about me In silent VIC
hearing a rustllng In an
room, as OF some one u
newspaper. | walked thi
covered Senator Plumb 4
behind an opened newspa
ing through II at breal
seemingly taking In an q
at a single glance OF the
We'll, Senator" I said
prise. this is somewhat
He smiled. This is wi
| keep in touch with m
said. Il have every neV
lished In Kansas, daily or
to me here. | read every
faithfully. ! do not look
ciated Press reports or a
matter. but | read careful
the local news, and | a
particular to scan the {
tributed by what are call
try correspondents, who
happy as when they ar
they know about everybod
Through them | have co
about their neighbors Just
they do themselves.
Il also read the editoris
fully. ! am especially ca
the editorials Of the De
pers. In this way / am
abreast of the latest twill
thought, just as from Thu
columns and the letters
try correspondents | lear
est happenings to and VII
and John Jones.
They say in the senat
that | know everything
ing about Kansas. Well, I
all about Il that is wort
and Il is only by taking
thoroughly the papers
that ] have been able to k
with II, its people and II
opinions. But it's a Job.
busy evening after event
my quarters into an old
heap" And the junior s
the Sunfiower State looks
the mass Of discarded pi
the carpet completely.
Copyright. 1910. by f. J. I
Rights Reserved
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21

housed In the new building by tho
first OF February although arrange
ments Will not be perfected for the
dedication until almost q month aft
erwords The inside finishing of the
two lower floors of the buildipg has
already been completed by the work
men and will be turned over 10 a
corpse OF cleaners and scrubbers, who
win make an onslaught on the build
ing the first Of the week.
All the furnishing for the building
have not been purchased but enough
equipment will be on hand at the
time set for the dedication to open
the club rooms to the public. There
is no doubt that the home OF the Elks
when completed viii he one Of the
most modernly equipped club houses
In the Southwest A large amount Of
money will be spent In furnlsing the
building, although great deal OF
time will be required in equpping It
throughout
Local mcmbcrs of the order are
highly elatel over the prospect OF
having a large delegation present
from Cincinnati at the dedication A
special train will be run from that
city, which Is the home Of the Grand
Exalted Ruler. Smaller delegations
from surrounding cities In Oklahoma
win also present to take part In
the ceremonies, and probably a thou
sand Elks other than Tuls1ns viii help
In the event.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21
ELKS WILL HAVE
elaborate TIME
THE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SEA.
son ON FEBRUARY "a.
DEDICATE The new Home
Furniture Goes 20 Moosc-Consign-
ment of Furnishings on Way-Spe-
Clal From Cincinnati

A busy atmosphere prevails at the
Elks club rooms on West Third,
while preparations are under way to
move to their new quarters, Third and
Boulder An invoice OF the entire
furnishing installed In the present
club rooms Is being taken, and the
goods will be disposed Of to the local
order OF Moose.
The final date for the dedication Of
the new Elks' building has been set
for February a. beginning at the
break Of day and continuing until tho
next morning Tho committee on ar
rangements are making plans for one
of the largest and mos, elaborate ,so-
cial events Of the season. Tentative
plans for the program are to give Il
band concert throughout the entire
day The official reception of Grand
Lodge officers will be held during the
morning, followed by addresses from
the various Officers during the after
noon session, The feature of the
evening will be BALL preceding a
banquet and smoker
Secretary Robson Of the Il. p. o.
J. said yesterday that the furniture
to be Installed in the newly erected
building has been purchased from one
Of the largotst furnishing houses in
Chicago, A deal for $4,000 worth OF
the most modern equipment was
closed few days ago through the To-
cal officers Of the lodge. 4 notlflca-
tion was received yesterday to the of-
feet that the consignment had been
shipped from the Windy City and
would arrive sometime the first OF
next month
on the arrival Of the first consign-
ment' Of furniture immediate steps
viii be taken to abandon the former
club rooms for the new location. The
members expect to be comfortably
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21
HELBERT Objects TO
Seeing SCANT Cloth
HE TELLS ON MINNIE BENNETT,
AND SIIE IS FINED FIVE
FIVE SPOTS.

H. c. Helbcrt a second hand deal
er at 2lO East First street objects 20
seeing HIS tenants IN the nude, and so
expressed himself before Judge uIous-
ton in the city police court yesterday
afternoon. Helbort acted as the prose-
cutting witness IN the case OF Minnie
Bennett, arrested on charge of lewd
conduct, The woman made brief plea
In her own behalf but failed to con-
vince the court OF her being the per-
feet lady that she attempted to de-
scribe. Accordingly fine OF S25
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21
NOUR CKEnIr Is GO0n.

II you are in the habit Of doing as
you agree, YOU can secure fine
Weaver Plano on easy weekly or
monthly payments Don't buy a
cheap piano beacuse you do not have
enough ready cash to pay immedl-
ately for Weaver Piano You will
never regret having saved several
years to pay for piano Of this char
actor, Ask for particulars as to our
easy monthly payment plan.
WEAVER ORGAN & PIANO co,
Manufacturers. York, Pa,
The Weaver" is one Of the leading
pianos sold by the Darrow Music Coo
Tulsa, okla -(adv)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21
Gets sknnk In II. y. d. nox.

Special to the World
Waukomis. Okla, Jan. 2O.-Post-
master Hugh Scott Of this city is look
ing for tho fellow who put skunk
hide In rural route box recently II
was found by Carrier Copple and un-
der orders to bring In everything he
finds IN the boxes, he brought In tho
hide, It was left In the postoilice
over night, unknown to Scott, and tho
next morning It was necessary to have
the entire building fumigated with
sulphur and other strong smelling
drugs before any business could bo
transacted
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21
Mnny Marriage IAcenses issued.

Special to the World,
Cherokee, Okla. Jan. 2O.--Durlng
the past year Judge Dustin has Ia
sued 1874 marriage licenses During
the same time there has only been
about 10 divorces granted, Since state.
hood i3i licenses have been issued In
Alfalfa county There has never been
a license issued to a negro In Alfalfa
county.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21

was assessed on a finding of guilty by
tho court
Helbert proprietor OF the second
hand store and landlord of several
roomng apartments above his place,
caused the arrest OF the woman He
testified that for several weeks she
had failed to pay her rent, after maxi
ing promises on various occasions
The landlord said he couldn't live on
promises. and went to the woman's
apartment yesterday morning to coli
lect the amount due He heard tho
voice of a man, and the Bennett wo-
man, almost nude, he said, answered
his knock at the door. She Informed
him that she could not pay until later
in the day, The man In tho room
then spoke up and said he would pay
tho rent IIelbert refused the offer
and Immediately called the police, who
arrived to late to get tho Bennett
womans company.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21
Paper Changes Hands.

dprTnI U The W0rId
Pond Creek OKLA, Jan, 2O-In
closing a business deal the Grant
County Vidette has become the prop
erty Of o. S, Kelly, The newspaper
and entire plant Will be in charge OF
NJ. l. Thomas There win be No
change in the politics or general poll
cy OF the paper which is Republican
Until recently the paper was owned
by Adrian Reynolds, Sr
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21
TIREMEN OUT WITH TICKETS.
Meeting with Encampmcnt for First
Annual Ball Benefit

The Tulsa flrcmen are buslly ar.
ranging for their first annual ball
which will be held on February 1
Tickets for the big event are being
sold by the firemcn, who have met
with great success In dlsposIng OF
them.
The action Of the local fire fighters
In following In the steps OF the fire.
men in other large cities in giving an.
nual balls is meeting with much en-
couragcmcnt and large attendance
Is expected
The proceeds go to the benefit oi
the fire loddies in providing comforts
Of life.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21

The lunacy commission Yesterday
morning adJudgcd clara BY, colored,
insane, and an order was made COM
mttinR her To the insane asylum at
Norman, from which she was dischar-
ged last year
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21
no SCHOOL BOARD QUORUM
Six Times Has the Meeting Been
Called OFF on This Account.

owing to the absence Of several
members of the school board. no
meeting was held Yesterday evening
as had been planned. 1t marked the
sixth postponcment of "A meeting on
account of a lack Of a quorum Four
times last week attempts were made
to hold a meeting and so far two at
tempts have been made this week
without results
The election Of five new members
to take care OF the increased number
Of pupils in several Of the schools viii
be the principal item Of business TO
be transacted. Several other items are
also to be considered.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21
Society News
JOSEPHINE GRAY
Hours I 10 10 y. III. Phone 900.

The parishoners of Belleyiew and
Lynch Forsythe Church surprised the
Rev. j. c. Magec last evening by gath
ering at his home in Carleton Place,
Mr.. Magee has charge Of the church
work in this locality and his congre-
cations took this method Of attcstlng
in measure their appreciation Of his
work
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21

Robinson's Hotel Cafe. Special
dinner Sunday from 5ii5 10 S:t5.
Legrous Grand Opera House Orches-
ira In Attendance. adv
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21

Naval organges 10 cents per dozen.
Saturday only, at Covey Gros. Gro.
Gerry. Phone 986. adv
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21

At the homo of Mr.. and Mrs But
Ter last evening the friends OF Miss
Mary Keim gathered to pay pre-nup-
tial compliment in the nature OF a
shower. The Myer- Keim wedding Is
to be January 27th and a number Of
things are being planned for the
bride-to- be,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21

Mr. and Mrs Elva c, Barrows re-
turned yesterday from a trip to Guth-
rie.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21

Mrs Harry O'Neill Of Kansas city
was the guest Of Mrs. Lena Il. smith
yesterday while en- route to Sapupa
to visit her sister Mrs. Il. sherry,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-21

Miss Mary Delaney leaves next
week for Nazareth Academy Roches-
ter, n Y, after visit with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. j. Delaney