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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-22
Mr.. o. E. Saunders Gives Dinner at
Fin Feather Club

Mr. o. E. Saunders Gives Dinner al
Fin Feather Club
The scene in and about the Fir
Feather Club house on last Monday
evening was gay and animated one
autos rolling up the broad driveway
lights flashing from every window in
the club house and the strains OF
sweet music mingling with the sound
of merry voices and ripping laughter.
The pleasant occasion was a delight
full dinner-dance given by Mr.. o. e.
Saunders to compliment one of Bry-
ans charming and attractive visitors,
Miss Zula Nash of Austin.
The long table spread with a snowy
damask cloth was placed in the large
dance hall Mr.. Saunders chose as his
color motif yellow and white, which
was artistically developed throughout
the arrangements and appointments.
The lovely shasta daisy supplied the
floral adornment. At intervals down
the center of the table placed in
mounds of shasta daisies and ferns
were three large crystal vases filled
with these same handsome blossoms
and ferns, and connecting these was
yellow ribbon falling in graceful loops
between each vase and ending with
pretty fluffy bows. Corsage bouquets
of daisies marked the ladies' places,
while at the plates of the men were
boutonniers of the same.
The following tempting and appetiz-
ing collation. was served:
Broiled Chicken on Toast
Asparagus English Peas
Chilled Toamtoes
Cream
The dinner over. the floor was
cleared and for several hours dancing
was the main feature of diversion,
which was most enjoyable. Between
dances the guests found the wide
verandas a delightful place for a
promenade.
The host is an ideal entertainer and
at his entertainments such cordial
welcome is ever found that the re-
cipients OF his invitations are always
deemed fortunate.
The personnel of the party was as
'ollows:
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-22
Mrs. J. z. Parks EntertaIns-


An unusually pleasant party was
given ON Thursday evening of the past
week by Mrs. J. F. Parks at her beau
tiful home. The lovely affair was very
informal and was given to entertain
the girl and boy friends of Mr.. Ollie
Parks, who is grandson OF the host.
ess. This home is an ideal place to
entertain, and nothing could have pre-
sented more picturesque and beauti-
full scene than the well kept lawn with
handsome rugs, chairs, settees and
swings to make the guests comfort
able. There was not a tagging mo-
ment during the entire party hours,
the ever entertaining honoree keeping
the guests continuously entertained
with pleasures of different kinds. One
of the entertaining diversions of the
evening was musical selections con-
tributed by a number of the guests.
The party was concluded by the
serving of delicious course of cream
and cake. Mrs. Parks assisted Mr..
Ollie in dispensing pleasure to the
guests. and the occasion was one of
unusual enjoyment.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-22
Miss McInnIs Compliments Visiting
Young Ladies'


Young Ladies'
Perfect in ensemble and detail wa,
the musical given yesterday after
noon by Miss Mary McInnis compli
mentary to Misses Mary and Louise
Evans OF Milford, Miss Fannie Smith
OF Fordyce, Ark, and Miss Marguerite
Scale OF Baird, who are the delightful
guests OF Misses Bessie and Robbie
Scale OF Benchley. AS Is always the
case In this home and with this gra.
cious hostess, the affair was replete
with charm and graceful hospitality
Fragrant blossoms and ported plants
were used with artistic effect in the
floral establishment OF the reception
suite, which was cool and inviting with
the afternoon breeze sweeping through
wide windows. The reception hall and
dining room were very handsome with
decorations of sunhowers, while the
parlor was dainty in its lovely ar
rangement OF roses. In the music
room where the guests were so roy
ally entertained were seen the deli
cate sweet pea and daisy. They we're
banked on the mantel and arranged
In crystal vases. producing a pretty
effect.
AS the guests were seated in the
music room printed programs were
distributed, the outside cover contain
the names of the honorees, the hostess
and the date OF this lovely courtesy.
The program contained classical num-
bers and readings that were beauti-
fully rendered. The pleasures of the
guests were manifested by the inter-
ested attention and the liberal ap-
plause that followed each number.
The refreshments were quite deli
cious, consisting of a salad course
daintily prepared and was served with
iced tea The hostess was assisted in
entertaining by her mother, Mrs. l.. L.
McInnis, and sister, Mrs. w. p. Bryan
Following is the interesting pro-
gram that was rendered.
PART /.
l. Atherton ....... Morris Dance
Miss McDougald
Miss Mawhinney
2. Nevin. Venetian Love Song
Miss Board
3. Lang. An Irish Love Song
Miss Zuber
4. Chopin ................. Selected
Mr.. Ball
PART III.
1. Mcdowell .....................
1.-THE Shepherd Boy Is King
Miss Garth
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-22
HOME ENDORSEMENT.
Hundreds Of Bryan Citizens Can Tell
You All About IL.

Home endorsement, the public ex
preston of Bryan people, should be
evidence beyond dispute for every
Bryan reader. Surely the experience
of friends and neighbors, cheerfully
given by them, will carry more weight
than the utterances of strangers re
siding in far-away places. Read the
following:
w. F. Miller, Burleson Street, Bryan,
Texas, says: Il have no reason to
change my high opinion of Doan's Kid
ney Pills and still recommend them.
They have proven a valuable remedy
in my case and have given satisfac-
ton in every way" Statement given
December IS, 1917
Mr.. Miller was interviewed on May
%, 1908, and he said: about a year
ago | used Doan's Kidney Pills, pro-
cured at Emmel's drug store. At that
time / was having pains in the back
and other symptoms of kidney trouble.
They disposed of my trouble and /
have had no recurrence. I consider
Doan's Kidney Pills the finest remedy
in the world"
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-22

Two beautiful building ioss on MON
roe street between public school and
B. B. A. Located on highest point IN
the city. Close to water mains and
light wires. These lots will be sold
at reasonable prices and on long time.
An opportunity. Fountain Bros.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-22
ron SALE.

One quarter block Of ground and
fiveroom house; newly painted and
papered; city and cistern water; cleo
trio lights; servants room; store
room; stable; garden; shade trees.
Located in good neighborhood. Price
$4,000. Apply to
J. w. BATS.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-22

4 Mrs. Dona Carnes will leave tomor
row for Dallas. where she joins a
party Of friends and with them will
visit Nashville, cities OF interest In
Canada. New York, Atlantic City
Washington and other places of inter.
est, returning home the latter part OF
the summer.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. 3. H. Astin will leave
in a short while for Colorado, where
Mrs. Astin and children will remain
during the summer months. Mr.. Astin
will remain only short while.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-22

Miss Ray Montgomery left Thurs
day for Madison, Wis, where she will
study during the summer at the Uni.
versity OF Wisconsin. Before return
ing home she will visit other places
OF interest.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-22
Notes and Personals

Notes and Personals
Miss Annie bearing left last Mon.
day for Austin, where she will attend
the normal at the state university.
Mrs. II. T. Coulter and daughter
Helen arrived yesterday and are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Coulter.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-22
In Social Circles
Reading
Mrs. Dona carnes. EdItress

2. Reading
Miss Park
3. Reading 49,. !.
Mrs. Lila Graham Bryan
a. Mcdowell. .... ITO Wild Rose
Mr.. Ball
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
YOUNG Beavers DAYS WORK
industrious Little Animal In Regents
Park Gardens, London, Fells
Tree Two Feet Thick.

A young beaver in Regents Park
Gardens, London. was once placed at
work upon tree twelve feet long and
two feet six inches thick, just as the
town clock sounded the hour of noon.
The beaver began by barking the tree
a foot above the ground.
That done he attacked the wood.
He worked hard, alternating his labor
with dips in his bathing pond. He
bathed and labored alternately until
four o'clock in the afternoon, when he
ate his supper Of bread and carrots
and padded about in his pond until
$50 o'clock.
Ten minutes later, when only one
inch Of the trees diameter remained
intact, he bore upon his work and the
tree fell. Before it fell the beaver
ran as men run when they have fired
a blast. Then as the tree lay on the
ground, he portioned it out mentally.
and again began to gnaw.
He worked at intervals all night.
cut the log into three parts, rolled two
Of the portions into the water and re-
served the other third for his perma-
nent shelter.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
BUTTERFLY IS TRANSPARENT
Prof. Beebe Describes insect Through
Whose outstretehed Wings OBJ
iects Are Clearly Seen.


In "Our Search for Wilderness,
William Beebe of the New York Zoo
logical park, describes his first sight
Of the transparent butterdy-Hoetera
piera-of British Guiana, an insect
through whose out-stretched wings
any substance ON which it rests car
be clearly seen.
"As we crossed swirling creek on
the trunk of a mighty fallen tree
something fluttered ahead" he writes
I'VE could not see what 1t was. Closer
we came, and still the object re
manned indistinct; we seemed to see
butterfly, and yet that appeared I'M
possible. At last we marked 1t down
on fern frond, and crept up until our
eyes were within two feet of it. Moth
ing was visible but the graceful lace
work of the frond, until slanting
beam of sunlight struck it, and there
close before us, was butterfly that
spread fully three inches. but was
wholly transparent, save for three
tiny spots of azure near the margin
of each hind wing.
"As we looked, 1t drifted to a
double-headed flower Of scarlet, and
when it alighted, the scarlet of the
flower and the green of the leaf were
as distinct as II seen through thin
mica, and the faint gray haze Of the
insects wings was marked only by
the indistinct venation."
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
SYNOPSIS.

Howard Jeffries, bankers son. under
me evil influence of Robert Underwood.
fellow-student at Yale, leads a life or dls-
sipation, marries the daughter OF gam,
bier who died in prison, and Is disoWneo
BY his father He is out of work and IN
desperate straits. Underwood, VINO nau
once been engaged to HOWards STEP
mother, Alicia is apparently. in prosper.
Gus circumstances Taking advantage OF
his intimacy with Alicia, he becomes
sort of social highwayman. Discovering
his true character, Alicia denies him the
house. He sends her a note threatening
as commissioner demand an accounting:
He cannot make good. Howard calls at
his apartments in an intoxicated cond1-
ton to request a loan Of 600 to enable
him to take up a business proposition.
Underwood tells him he is in debt up to
his eyes. Howard drinks himself into a
maudlin condition, and goes to sleep on
divan. A caller is announced and Under
wood draws a screen around the drunken
sleeper. Alicia enters. She demands a
promise from Underwood that he will not
take his life He refuses unless she will
renew her patronage. This she refuses,
and takes her leave. Underwood kills
himself The report of the pistol ava
kens Howard He finds Underwood dead.
Realizing his predicament he attempts to
fee and is met by Underwood's valet.
Howard is turned over to the police.
Capt. Clinton, notorious for his brutal
treatment of prisoners, puts Howard
through the third degree, and finally gets
man. Annie, Towards wife, declares her
belief in, her husbands innocence. and
says she will clear him. She calls on
JeffrieS ST.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05

II worked in factory when l was
nine years old, and I've earned my
living ever since. There's no disgrace
in that, is there? There's nothing
against me personally-nothing dis
graceful, mean. know I'm not edu-
Gated. I'm not lady in your senso
of the word, but I've led decent life.
There isn't breath of scandal against
me-not breath. But what's the
good of talking about me? Never mind
me. I'm not asking for anything.
What are you going to do for him?
He must have the best lawyer that
money can procure-none of those
barroom orators. Judge Brewster,
your lawyer. is the man. We want
Judge Brewster"
Mr.. Jeffries shrugged his shoulders.
Il repeat-my sons marriage with
the daughter of a man who died in
prison"
She<interrupted him.
THAT was hard luck-nothing but
hard luck. You're not going to make
me responsible for that, are you?
Why, was only eight years old when
that happened. Could l have pre-.
vented it?" Recklessly she went on:
well, blame it on me If you want to-
but don't hold it up against Howard
He didn't know it when he married
| me. He never would have known ii
but for the detectives employed by
you to dig up my family history, and
the newspapers did the rest. God!
what they didn't say! never real
| lied l was of so much Importance
They printed it in scare-head lines. II
| made fine sensation for the public
but it destroyed my peace of mind"
"a conyict's daughter!" said Mr.
| Jeffries CONTEMPORARY.
HE was a good man at that" she
answered holly. IKE kept the squares1
| poolroom in Manhattan, but he re
fused to pay police blackmail, and
he was railroaded to prison" Indig
nantly she went on: If my fathers
single had been up in Wall street
and he'd made so dishonest millions
you'd forget it next morning. and you'd
welcome me with open arms Fut be
was unfortunate. Why, Billy Delmore
was the best man in the world. He'd
| give away the last dollar he had te
friend. wish to God he was alive
now! He'd help to save your son.
wouldn't have to come here to ash
you"
Mr.. Jeffries shifted uneasily on his
feet and looked away.
you don't seem to understand" he
said impatiently. I've completely cut
him of from the family. It's as II ht
were dead"
She approached nearer and laid hel
hand gently on the bankers arm.
Don't say that, Mr.. Jeffries. It..
wicked to say that about your owl
/ son. He's a good boy at heart, ant
he's been so good to me. All, If 70,
only knew how hard he's tried to ge
WORT I'm sure you'd change your opin
ion OF him Lately he's been drinking
a little because he was disappointed
In not getting anything to do. Blu
j he tried so hard He walked thu
streets night and day. Once he ever
took position as, guard on the ele
i waited road. Just think of it, Mr.. Jeff
ries. your son-to such straits were
| we reduced-but he caught cold ant
\ had to give it up. wanted to go tx
work and help him out. / Away,
earned my living before ! married
him, but he wouldn't let me-. 70,
don't know what good heart he,
got. He's been weak and foolish, bu
lyou know he's only boy
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05

the board shown in the illustration
has been constructed in France. The
game is played with either 20, SO, Sc
or 80 men. and the squares are in
four different colors which divide
the board diagona1ly into four tri-
angles. It is well to note that the
ordinary French checkerboard con-
tains one hundred squares instead of
the 81 Of the American board.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05

She watched his face to see If her
words were having any effect, but Mr..
Jeffries showed no sign Of relenting.
Sarcastically, he said:
"And you took, advantage Of the
fact and married him?"
For a moment she made no reply.
She felt the reproach was not unmOr-
tied. but why should they blame her
for seeking happiness? Was she not
entitled to 1t as much as any other
woman? She had not married How
ard for his social position or his
money. In fact, she had been worse
of since her marriage than she was
before. She married him because she
loved him, and because she thought
she could redeem him, and she was
ready to go through any amount of
suffering to prove her disinterested
devotion. Quietly, she said:
Yes, know did wrong. But 4
I love him, Mr.. Jeffries. Believe me
or mott love him. It's my only ex-
cuse. I thought 1 could take care of
him. He needed some one to look aft
er him, he's too easily Influenced. You
know his character is not so strong
as it might be. He told me that his
fellow students at college used to hyp-
notice him and make him do all kinds
of things to amuse the other boys. He
says that somehow he's never been
the same since. IL just loved him
because was strong and he was
weak. thought / could protect him.
But now this terrible thing has hap
pened, and find am powerless. It's
too much for me. can't fight this
battle alone. Won't you help me, Mr..
Jeffries?" she added pleadingly.
Wont you help me?"
The banker was thoughtful a min.
ute, then suddenly he turned on her.
will you consent to a divorce If ]
agree to help him?"
She looked at him with dismay
There was tragic tenseness in this
dramatic situation-a father Fighting
for his son. woman fighting for her
husband
"A divorce?' she stammered. why
I never thought OF such q thing as
that"
tits the only way to save him, u
said the banker coldly.
THE only way?" she faltered.
"The only. way" said Mr.. Jefries
firmly. DO you consent?" he asked
Annie threw up her head. Her pale
face was full of determination, as she
| replied resignedly. catching her breath
as she spoke:
Eyes, If it must be. will consent
to divorce-to save hint"
"You will leave the country and &c
abroad to live?" continued the banker
coldly.
She listened as in a dream. That
she would be confronted by such an
alternative as this had never entered
her mind. She wondered why the
world was so cruel and heartless. Yet
II the sacrifice must be made to save
Howard she was ready to make It
you will leave America and never
returns that understco d?" repeated
the banker.
yea sir" she replied falteringly.
Mr.. Jeffries paceo nervously up and
down the room. For the first time
he seemed to take an interest in the
interview. Patronizingly he said:
You win receive yearly allow
ance through my lawyer"
| Annie tossed up her chin deflantly
Che uuo,,od show fho aricfocro< thu1
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
The Simpler WAY.

"Send for the business manager
said the editor Of great magazine
What's the trouble?" inquired the
contributing editor. II want to tell
him that hereafter when we SUPPORT
a presidential candidate we'll avoid
possible confusion and do 1t in display
type at regular advertising rates."
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05

.DEsPONDEN1
WOMEN
Find Relief in Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable COMPOUND
Their Own Statements
So Testify.
Platea. "When wrote to you
f9rst I was troubled with female weaA

ness anu UoCn
and was so nervous
that / would cry 81 ;,
the least noise II
would startle me So
/ began to take Ly,
dia E. Pinkha,m,, as
remedies, and ! don :
have any more cry.
ing spells. ! sleep
sound and my nel'
yousness is better;
II will rec0mm e ~ :,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
A loot.

King Olaf-"What no, varlet! Brin,
forth my drinking horn" The varlet
Here with the drinking horn, kid.
The old mans going to have another
toot."
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
From Small Beginnings.

From Small Beginnings.
Men who havs made their fortunes
are not those who have had five thou.
sand dollars given them to start with,
but started fair and with well-earn.
ed dollar or two.-Grace Greenwood.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05

Food Of Horse and Sheep.
A healthy horse eats nine times its
weight In food In year; sound
sheen six times
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
Hoods Sarsaparill.
IN The Declaration

TOO often In speech and print o....-
Uncle Sans common people" s~
servants" "Our middle classes. y!
publican France still adores Nv
princes and despises her Door ny
United States and the Kingdom ~ :,
Heaven were founded for the hous ~
u the poor and the weary and ths
oersecuted-not for turnkey monts-'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05

Whenever you have pain think Of
Hamlins Wizard Oil. For headache,
Toothache, Earache. Stomach ache and
many other painful ailments there is moth.
ing better.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
Get Plenty Of SIeel

Get Plenty Of Sleep.
Plenty Of sleep is conducive to
beauty. Even a garment looks worn
when it loses it's nap.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05

Have You?
We have never heard Of anybody
who succeeded In making surliness or
incivility pay.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05

Mothers win find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
syrup the best remedy to use for their childsel
1uTtng tie teething period.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05

Only One ''BRoMO QUrNINE"
That IN LAXATIVE BROMO QUINNE. Look
for the signature Of E. w. GROVE. Used Inv
World over to Cure Cold in One Day. zoe.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
Without Limitations.

Without Limitations.
Our country is the world; our coun'
trymen are mankind.-William Lloyo
Garrison.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
AMUSING F0UR-HANDED GAME
Can Be. Played With Partners or All
Can Play Alone-Board Contains
100 Squares.

To make possible four-handed
game of checkers, two playing part
ners, or all playing their own game.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
6 3 | D S
CURED IN One DAY

Az . rule. . few doses Of Munyon's Cold Rs,,.,-
win break up any cold and prevent pneumoni. !.
relieves the head. throat and lungs almost :. -
stantly. Price Is cents at any druggists or ssn.
postpaid. ''
II you need Medical advice write to Munvo,,
Doctors. They will carefully diagnose your Coo.
and give you advice by mail. absolutely free.
Address Professor Munyon. SD and Jefer,n
streets. Philadelphis, Pa.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1912-06-07
Separating Lady's Finger Tips.

Separating Lady's Finger Tips.
Many boys pride themselves on
their muscular strength. Let a girl
place the tips of her forefingers togeth
er, keeping Ter elbows ON level with
her shoulders. and challenge any boy
to take hold Of her wrists and sep.
arate them by a steady pull Unless
she be unusually weak or he be very
strong, he will probably fail-Wom.
ans World.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1912-06-07
Always Some Shred Of Good.

Always Some Shred Of Good.
No man is perfect; yet no man is
wholly broken and useless. You may
grind mirror to powder. SO that 1t
no longer reflects a single ray of light,
but you cannot crush a human soul so
utterly that no trace of goodness
which is a reflection of the eternal
goodness-may be found somewhere
In its depths.-Christian Endeavor
World.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1912-06-07
Almost Too Much.

A Boston minister wants parents to
stop talking baby talk to their chill
dren and to read Plutarch. Plato,
Juvenal and Tacitus for the good OF
their little cnes. But a classic home
with modern improvements would be
little more than any family outside
of an intellectual center could well
stand.-Baltimore American.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1912-06-07

Something New in Science.
A French chemist claims to have
devised a simple but accurate method
Of measuring the surface of a human
being.