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CHAPTER VII.

n Me. TARDOT emerged from ibc
|" back door of the cafe into the
vi yard, where a dog chained 10
straw-liDed barrel, leaned
- from scratching itself and wagsed a
lump OF tail Madame threw it a kind
ord, but did not pause.
Her mind was elsewhere occupied. AL
hough she had none of the accented
ldracteristIcs OF an entomologist-ltan-
ifsS ol HIND. which DeJakens the ca =
i'@clty Tor speed. so necessary TO-. the
dcceSsful stalking Of the willy molh, nor
NY Vi the pdraphernalia for dTugrIDe
ne behisnted insect when captured--heI.
lump hand held a butterfiy-net
InI Haaaled across the yard TO where
=. idooef was Slanted against the barn
NHc Sfasped the ladder firmly and went
. funS by iunS. IL WAS no easv feat
% lacy OF her abdouiinaI IN .as;,rr-
cent but she accomplished il with sun =
hisihS aSI'ity. True, sin. rested FOR a
',"nchl' pantinS. when at the rem. red
pCcteG ~ NC
On the top of the barn were a number
~ iat pigeons which lived in little
Huaie compartments built especially for
.,'.I cne'' An uneasy fiuttering and gen
TAI movement greeted the appearan nee
~ madame at the top Of the ladder
fis Increased when she began to clii
soft nothings TO them. at the same time
cautiously advancing her net.
Come, then, my little loves" she
chtrruped guilefully, running her eye
over them for the most preposse,sile
uIrd. Don't be afI aid. TT, ut MT Ah'S
She made a sudden lunge with lac NET
~ a lat brown-and-Whita which had
linked VITA a more SLEEPY eye at hei
ilan the others. But the bird stretched
i's wings and floated away tc the ex-
IRENE end of the roof
All. confound it, cricd madame
ciinginS 10 the top OF the ladder. Then,
cOaNing.y: Dear children. you do not
listen when your mama calls to yoJ so
ESeetiy."
She remained quite still and silent for
almost a minute. The birds did like
" ise. as though hypnotized their heads
heid sidewise, their beady little eyes
liked ON their mama
again the net made a pounce, this
lime without any preliminaiies. II was
successful a little bird me1 its fate.
Madame steadied herself by leaning
asainst the ladder. Then she drew the
captive slowly down the roof until she
could reach up with her other hand.
What a beautiful fate! she MUIR
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70
Before the meeting is called to order
they Will examine the young mems ere
dentials N an anteroom, and when they
report on the candidates they will be
ready TO make recommendations as to
the bridegroom nomination
Now. 4 the young Lochinvar who is
booked TO take the fatal step with
daughter is an old friend of the family
with a past as good as his future, all
may be well. Unless something is
brought TO light at the last minute there
VII be no need of oolting the ticket
Still. Il Is just as we'll not to overlook
lie certainly won't do any harm. and
he might help some.
Next ~ Eleanor herself he should
nave the deciding vote as to who Is to
be her running mate
And II dad happens to be away sit
ting up with a sick member or engaged
in bowling tournament. or even busy
earning the millinery and ice bills Ell
canors brother should act as his
proxy CT the caucus should be ad-
Journe1.
Throwing no bouquets whatever. YOU
simply must hand II To the men folks
OF the family when I comes to getting
proper line on the stock of bride
rrooms. They know the batting average
OF every young man WHO calls of an
evening and sticks around on the best
parlor furniture until the clock shows
that Yesterday has become TODAY and
dauChter lidcs her yawns behind her
handkerchief.
Father can spot real man behind
overalls. 'nd ne can outline the cink
behind he cream silk tic. knowing
men Is fathers buSircss. Likewise his
long suit.
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Trust D a d d Y
IA Lecture Women Only Before the Orange
Blossom Society.
By ELSA CROSBY
Copyright. 1915. by the Press Publishing Co,
Blossom Society.
By ELSA CROSBY.

Copyright 1915 DN u
~ URING all the years when "A girl
enjoys spin the plate, postoftice
and other kissing games more
for the games than for the kiss
ing. and until she decides TO give her
big beautiful doll 10 her little cousin. she
should hover close to mothers wing
After that il would re well for her
TO throw a line out to father and tie up
close to him
once daughter discards hair ribbons
and squeezes herself into her first eight
cen corset. and begins to sigh ut dusk
over verses about cooing doves and HIy-
pads. and thinks there is something
strangely dreamy and romantic about
football players and the pale moon ard
stock company actors, IL is time 10 make
me preliminary arrangements for the
tnird party canpaign-meaning by the
'hlrd barty daughters young man.
The order of business at the start is to
cail a FAMILY caucus and name dear old
dad by acciamation as permanent chair
man OF the same, with power 30 fill
vacancies
Daughter herself will, OF course. Sc
icct all the delegates, including certain
members OF the regular organization in
So"e standing. some unregistered indc-
p"hd"ntS and an unclaSsified Algcrnou or
TWO. ior that is daughters right, which
nobody will deny
Then mother and the other uor,cn
1oikS. with more or less ripe and sad
experience, will get busy.
foH'W'h2 tho custom. they will do
Their best 10 help matters along to a
nhphY conclusion. sometimes side-track-
ING daughter in the attempt.
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What's on the Rhoeramin
Washington Today

Meetings, evening.
Masonic-St. Johns. No. II: Hope, No
20. Royal Arch-Eureka. No A; Capt.
tai, Nd. II. Eastern Star-Takoma
No. Il; Cathedral, No. II.
Odd Fellows-Central, No. 1: Columbia
No. 10. Rebekah Lodges-Marths
Washington, No. 5; Dorcas, No. 4.
Red Men-Senaca Tribe, No. IL: Mineola
Tribe. No. II. Degree of Pocahontas-
Idaho Council, No. 1.
Knights of Pythias-Syracusians No
10; Rathbone-Superior, No. %. election
National Unior-East Washington Coun.
Gil; Mckinley Council.
Pythian Sisters - Rathbone Temple
No. s.
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AmuSements.

Natiohal-''The WIZ and The Tyranny
of Tears" Ella and Sis d. m.
Columbia-"The Conspiracy" 2:I5 and
S:l5 p. m.
Beiasco-"Traffic in Souls" and 4, Z
end p. m.
Poli's-"The Rosary" 2:l5 and Sis D. m.
Academy-"The Cost of Living" 2:15
and Sis D. IN.
Keith's-Vaudevilies 2:15 and Sis D. m.
CCsrnos-Vaud. .vi,le, continuous.
Casino-VaudeYjlIe, afternoon and eve
EinE.
Gayrty-Burleslue els and s:15 D. m.
Arcade-Dancing, evening.
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where 1t is possible for everyday use.
The housewives In Chicago have
seemingly proved equal to the occasion
and have set a fine example. The
woman in the home is to be reckoned
with as factor as to what she should
RIGHTFULLY pay for the food that
comes into that home. Therefore. the
merchant and the middleman who
MAKE the prices of that produce have
with.
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Forward the Charge" brigade,
Is there q man dismaycd?
No, though the victims know
The IRE ito be PunIered
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to dIS and buy;
Into the Valley of Debt
Rides the unnLinbGrcG
-Philayelphia Inquirer
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And now some one will write q play
showing lust how they use the poison
needle. a"d the trash will be put on the
sta%e aud the public asked s. a seat to
see It,
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Wisconsin women are getting on to
the advantages of the law passed by
the last Legislature. Another one has
had her husband convicted of assault
and battery and farmed out to her. His
wages viii be turned over TO the wife,
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If Mona Lisa had not been stolen
half the world would never have known
anything about her.-Memphis Com
nercial Appeal.
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Missouri has wild man who keeps
bees in his hat Still, he isn't the only
wIld man of tnaI kind Missouri has,
either.-ToLeka State Journal
The Washington times., 1913-12-25

North IGrolina claims to have a pea
nut trust. In politics or agriculture?
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Paris says women will wear thirty
button boots. The women can't stoop to
do it.-Miccn Telegraph.
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hands were none too clean. and whore
"GtloCk upon life was bounded on every
SIDE by their work. whose leisure mo-
m"nts were filled up with little glasses
and dominocs and much talk.
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who will see that he works-Mlwaukee
Sentinel.
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The Housewives Part
In produce Prices !"
By Sophie Irene Loeb.

Copyright, 1913. by the Press PublIshine Co.
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Hits From Sharp Wits.

Continued Tomorrow }
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M :: Il: e; 8; !; .:. ;= i: =: :: Il: e: Z
fnol. the lnine settled his feat
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AZ NE TARDoT emerged from the
M back door Of the cafe into the
wi yard. where dog. chained 10
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-22

Opera House, and in which he has
since enjoyed n most successful run
Of two months at the Chicago Opera
House.
Clara Lipmnn and Samuel Shipman
are responsible for "Elevating a
Husband" and they are said to have
fitted Mr.. Mann with one OF the best
roles he has had in recent seasons.
lie is seen as Charles Sample, young
and ambitious five-cent-storc mer-
chant Of splendid moral calibre but
bit unfinished as to education and
manners" His code, to quote line
from the play, is "a warm heart but
cold cash" Just Otter reaching ar
fluence In business Sample falls vio-
lently in love with refined but poor
young music teacher, q fellow lodger
at his humble boarding house. The
girl is fond enough of Sample to mar
ry him but determines that after the
union she will proceed at once to
elevate" him. II Is In the method
she pursues that the interest and
humor OF the play are found. At the
end both find happiness but not be-
fore they have gone through "A series
Of extremely interesting and humor-
GUS experiences. at times ludicrous, at
others almost tragic.
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-22
Weber and Fields.

Direct from their new music hall
in New York, Weber and Fields and
their own company comes to the
Grand Theatre with their latest sue
cess Sunday night, March 2 for one
performance. The fact Of this IA
nous team Of comedians. touring the
South with their own company has
created an activity in local theatrical
circles unheard of in the history OF
the Grand Theatre.
The piece Mr. Weber and Mr.. Fields
are presenting this season is an elab-
crate production of Hickey Pokey'
new musical comedy written by Ed
gar Smith, while A. Baldwin and +
Ray Goetz are responsible for tho
music.
The combined efforts Of the play
wright and composers has resulted in
giving to the famous comedians o
vehicle which carries laugh with
every turn Of the wheel.
The name Weber and Fields has
been a household word for more than
a decade, but the fact OF their con.
filming most OF their efforts to a joint
appearance in New York. the out-of.
town theatregoers know Of them by
reputation only, but the reputation
is one that extends from Coast TO
Coast and the mere mention OF the
name associates ones thoughts with
comedy, and excellence OF produc-
ton.
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TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS
To Be Seen at TnISa's Various PIayhOuses

for Mr.. Foy and his company will be
one of ten big organizations under
their management
"OVer The River" is described as
one of the most stylish girieshows
that ran on Broadway last season.
Its chorus and ballet augmented by
the addition of the Eight Berlin
Madcap" dancers from Germany be-
came one Of the most talked about
ensemble organizations of the year.
The piece was also the first to in
troduce cabaret" scene showing the
interior of one Of New Yorks popular
all-night restaurants where the 400"
go for their after-theatre entertain
ments In fact, the plot OF the play
Is built around one of these fashion
able resorts.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb, 21.-"I be-
lieve II would be best for the public
to open these through tracks to all
lines and give all lines equal use OF
terminal facilities" declared Robert
5. Lovett, chairman Of the Union Pa
cifc railroad, to the state ralroad d
commission, relative to the Sacrament
to and San Francisco lines, for the
Joint use of which for term Of 999
years the Union Pacific, Central Pa
cific and Southern Pacific companies
had amde application. The granting
OF the application was opposed by at
torneys for the Western Pacific. The
application is in connection with the
dissolution plans of the Union Pa
cific and the Southern Pacific under
recent order OF the supreme court of
the United States. Mr.. Lovett said
the Union Pacific planned to buy the
Central Pacific system for $l04, 1000 =
600, assuming its bonded indebted
ness of $500. 100000, because it was
thought the short haul lines would
prove more profitable.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-22
Greatest Biograph Tomorrow.

At the Palace theater tomorrow a
marvellous two-reel feature film VIII
be shown. con and Water" is the
title of this picture, the story is Of the
stage and Incorporates classical Greek
dances. The pick Of the Blograph
stars are used in this magnificent
production. Miss Blanche Sweet, Mr.
Henry Walthal and Mr.. Lionel Barry
more have the principal roles.
Earl Holmes and Charles Rolofson
have some fine musical offerings for
Sundays program. Remember the
Palace does not advertise feature
unless it is a bona fide feature produc-
ton.
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RAILWAY NOTES.
s. i. Accused of Evasion

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 21.-Ac-
cusing the Southern Pacific railroad
Of attempting to eVade the order of
the United States supreme court for
the dissolution of the Hartman lines
so far as the order applies to opera
tions in California, the Western Pa
cihc railway will oppose before The
state railway commission the former
Application" and the sanction of GER
tain contracts with the Central Pa
cihc.
The state commission will hear to-
day the application of the Southern
Pacific and Central Pacific railroads
to negotiate five roads and traffic
agreements which they maintain are
necessary TO carry out the court 5
orders.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-22
Physical Valuation Bill Passes.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2l.-Thc rail
road physical valuation bill passed by
the house favorably reported by the
merce win be taken up In tho senate
Monday with an agreement for final
vote before adjournment on that day,
The bin would require the inter
state commerce commission TO make
n valuation Of the physical property
basis for the making Of rates, and
would give full control OF issues OF
stocks and bonds TO the commission.
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COURT NOTES


THE DAMAGE SUIT Of ]. II. Sep
hens against the Tulsa cotton oil
company for $4,000, was yesterday
transferred from the District court
to the Superior court.
~ .
A JURY IN THE District court
yesterday gave j. w. Sanderson Judge
ment in the sum of $210.45 against
b. b. Rabinovltz, for breach Of con-
trace.
ON THE GROUND OF non support.
Judge NJ. A. Breckenridge in the
Superior court yesterday granted
Jewel Wilson divorce from Jack
Wilson.
AFTER A LENGTHY hearing yes
terday before Justice Lee Daniel. two
negroes. Roy Benson and Henry Ram
dolph, were bound over to the dis
trict court for trial on n charge of
assault with intent to kill, under So
coo band apiece, in default OF which
they were committed to Jail. The OBJ
Ject OF their alleged assault is Jim
Cherry. who was shot recently at his
pool hall on North oBston.
Il o
THE FIRST OF A series Of suits
on forfeited bonds in criminal cases
was filed yesterday In the county
court. It IS styled The State Of okla
homa, eX rel Pat Malloy, against
Harry Dickerson, f. NJ. De Moss and
j. W. Orr and is for $500. Dicker-
son, defendant in the case failed to
appear when his case was called some
time since.
. L
CHARGING THAT HER husband
was wont to wrongly accuse her of
flirting with boarders at their home
and with gross neglect of duty. Lun,
Town has filed suit for divorce from
George Town. She asks for CUSTODY
OF the two minor children.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-22
Louis Man Coming I'm "EIcyating .
Husband -

Welcome announcement Is made Of
the coming appearance at the Grand
Theatre. Wednesday evening Febru-
airy twenty sixth for one night, OF
Louis Mann. the distinguished char
acter actor in his new dramatic
comedy, "Elevating A Husband" The
latter is the vehicle in which Mr..
Mann appeared for six solid months
in New York City last season. occu-
pying four theatres in succession, the
Criterion, Liberty, Garrick and Grand
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An o. & c. II. Agreement.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Attorney
General Wickersham has accepted by
specific authority of congress, com
promises in twenty-five suits involv-
ing title to a total of $4,000 acres of
valuable timber land in Western Ore
grant of the Oregon and California
railroad. The agreement, however,
is that the claimants to the land, who
were found to be innocent purchasers,
will submit to decree surrendering
title to the United States and then
be permitted to purchase it back at
$3.50 per acre.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-22
RAILWAY NOTES

II. c. Conley assistant general
freight agent Of the Frisco, with
headquarters at Oklahoma City; c.
w. Lewelyn, travelling freight agen'
Of the c. NJ. & 81, Paul railway, with
headquarters In Kansas city; and e.
c. Ferguson, travelling freight agent
Of the Toledo, 81, Louis and Western,
with headquarters in Kansas city
were railway callers in Tulsa yester-
day.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-22

American Car & Foundry company,
and 500 from the RalNon Steel Car
company. These cars viii all be OF
100000 pounds capacity. OF the to-
tai, the lines east Will get 5000 cars
and the lines west 5000 cars. The
order comprises 5000 all-steel hop.
per cars, 1000 wood and steel gon-
dola cars, 500 refrigerator ears and
500 wood ana steel box cars.
Arthur Simpson, travelling freight
agent of the B. g. O., with head
railway officials yesterday.
A. Lane, representing the American
Electric company, travelling out of
Kansas City, called at railway head
quarters in Tulsa yesterday.
Discussing the question OF increased
safety in railroad transportation,
Julius Kruttschnitt, the new chair
man Of the Southern Pacific, says: II
think We should abolish the use OF the
word unexplained in connection with
accidents, the cause Of and individual
responsibility for every one Of which,
whether serious or trivial, should be
determined, sparlng neither talent,
time nor money to do so. The results
should be frankly and freely given to
the public. TO enable It 60 form an
intelligent opinion, the weight Of
which Will be irresistible in bringing
about the necessary corrections, which
should be left to the railroads them
selves. unhampered by hasty and in
considerate legislation. too often IN
spired or Influenced by promoters Of
patented devices.
IF the policy of investigating ac-
cidents fairly and thoroughly and To-
eating individual responsibility there
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XIII So Cent Fairs.

YITTLE ROCK, Ark Fob. 9i,-
The house OF representatives today
for the second time during the legis'
latve session killed bin to reduce
railway fares on lines within the state
TO 2la cents per mile. The bin killed
today goes TO the senate, but was
unanimously defeated In the house
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-22
A Botanical Bonfire.

LONDON, Feb. 21.-Suffragettes
paid another havoc wrecking visit to
the Kew Botanical Gardens today and
fired a large refreshment pavilion
which burned to the ground. The
women We're al rested.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-22

Features I'm Foy's "Oycr the River"
The announcement Of comical Ed
die Foy's engagement at Grand Thea
tire on Thursday, February 81, Is
really theatrical event Of much in
terest. not only on account OF the
promise OF a night Of fun with Eddie
Foy who is probably the drollest and
most comic Of all American stars, but
because Werba and Luescher are
sending a company and production Of
Mr. Foy's latest success over The
River" that Is said to rival both their
Spring Maid" and Rose Maid pro-
ductions. This artistic firm OF young
producers who have taken front rank
in the light opera field paid t25.00t
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-22
Filed Motion for Ilehcaring.

for the Standard OH com
pany OF Indiana today filed "A motion
in the state supreme court for re-
hearing of the decree ousting the
company from the state.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-22

president Of the United States, the
city hall will be officially closed to-
day No business viii be transacted
in any Of the departments.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-22

The ladies OF the Boston Avenue
NJ. =. Church will give a Martha
Washington tea this evening in the NJ
E. Church. (adv.)