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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25
THE FUTURE OF. THE movies"

The FUTURE OF ne MOVlEo'
The advent of the combined phono-
graph and moving picture machine is
hailed as means of saving and re-
producing for future times the great
scenes Of current history. The moving
picture has grown to occupy wonder
full field. There are few events trans
piring in the world today of nature
that will provide films for the
movies" that escape the camera.
Moving pictures have grown to be
worldwide source of entertainment
and instruction, and great field is
seen for the moving picture In the
school room. The Kansas City Jour-
nal believes that there is wonderful!
future for the moving picture as an
educational force.
1T fairly dazes the imagination,'
the Journal says. Ito think OF the his
torical Importance Of this invention
hundred years from now. The only
way of realizing what it will mean to
future generations is to look back
upon the centuries which stretch be-
hind us. Let us suppose that the NOV
ing picture was invented just two
hundred years ago. What treasury
Of wonders the picture shows OF today
would have to draw from. Practically
the whole history of our country is
encompassed in these two centuries.
Had the moving picture promoters
lived and been as enterpristhg during
these two centuries as they are now
we would be possessed of actual photo
graphs Of those great dramas which
marked our separation from Great
HDs:l ~.
Of the revolution, the mighty scenes
of debate in congress and elsewhere
that left their impress upon our his
tory, and all the mass OF stirring
events that marked the flight of these
richly, endowed years. Think OF the
battle of Waterloo, and the charge OF
the Light Brigade 1t Balaklava; the
defeat of the Spanish armada, by Lord
Nelson, and the Germans before
Paris. If the newest combination OF
the moving picture and the talking
machine had been in use we should
now be able to see and hear the
greatest orators of these centuries,
and visualize history as it was lived
and acted.
"And as we turn ito the future, the
Journal adds, Eve know that the gen.
erations yet unborn who are to live
and move hundred-yes, a thousand
years from now, will be able to turn
to their archives for actual re-enacr-
ment of present-day history. They will
hear and see Caruso; they will attend
upon the orations Of Taft, Bryan and
Roosevelt; they will know kings and
peoples as they really moved and
had their being. They will be able to
reach back through the ages and gar
ner all that was best and greatest
from our time to theirs. History will
be made more accurate and it will
be more easily taught and popular
lied. Verify the sun rose upon the
world when Edison waved his wand
and the moving picture and the talk
ing picture were evolved" s....- S..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25

A rousing campaign in advocacy of
the movement to organize perma.
nent agricultural bureau in Wapello
county will be made next week.
Speeches will be made in all the town
ships by Prof. Cloverdale Of the
United States department of agricul-
ture. Prof. Coverdale has been active
in the organization Of farm bureaus.
He will explain the benefits and saw
ings that can be brought about by ex-
tending this movement to Wapello
county. A final rally will be held at
Ottumwa Friday afternoon. This will
be in the nature of general mass
meeting of all the townships and an
effort will be made then to bring the
campaign to successful close.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25
The VOTERS RESPONSIBILITY.

The city election on March 81 when
the voters will elect mayor and two
, councilmen to form the first city ad-
ministration under the commission
}plan, will be one of vital Importance to
the citizens. That election will mark
a change in the form of city govern
ment. The present city government
composed of mayor and nine alder
men and the elective and appointive
city officers will be abolished. A mayor
and two councQmen will be in entire
control Of the city government and will
Ehave the power of appointing all the
lother city officers needed to carry on
the affairs of the municipality. The
section Of the law setting forth the
mowers and duties of the council says:
The council shall have and pos
sess, and the council and its members
shall exercise all executive, legislative
Z and judicial powers and duties now
fhad, possessed and exercised by the
Emayor, city council, solicitor, assessor
treasurer, auditor. city engineer and
Eother executive and administrative Of
Efces, and shall also possess and exer-
else all executive, legislative and judi
cial powers and duties now had or ex-
erC1SGQ Dy Lie DOdlu'Ol puUlC WOlho,
park commissioners, the board of po-
lice and fire commissioners, board Of
waterworks trustees, and board Of
library trustees in all cities where such
boards now exist or may be hereafter
created.
The section of the law quoted above
shows the responsibility placed upon
the mayor and two commissioners who
compose the council under the COM
. mission plan. And the voter must &C
capable of filling these responsible
He must, if he has the welfare of the
city at heart, give his support to the
men among the candidates who are
capable Of filing these responsible
posts. He must give consideration to
the fact that the mayor and council
will have charge of the expenditure
Of more than $150,0O0 paid in annually
in city taxes; that they will have
supervision over and responsibility for
the public safety the public finances
and the public improvements. And
added to this they will assume all the
powers and duties now exercised by
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25

English public men these days have
to use great caution in their public
utterances. Chancellor Hobhouse IN q
speech said that women lack the real
revolutionary spirit Of men who burn
and sack in support of cause" me
answer was the burning of a country
residence and. golf club, worth $780,
900, and scattered around the burning
premises were papers inscribed votes
for women" and "by kind permission
of Charles Hobhouse.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25

riculum being overcrowded. Go
through the spelling books, cut out
about one-third of the words, and
enend the time thus saved In learn
ing something that will be Of posi-
tive value. The mere fact that a
word happens to be in a spelling
book is no sign that 1t should be
memorized If it has not literary
business or social value, don't bother
with it,-Peoria Journal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25

The indianapolis News remarks that
the great state Of Illinois will have to
hustle if it expects to be represented
in the United States senate at the ex-
ira session, which moves the Chicago
Tribune to exclaim: For the love Of
heaven, neighbor, do not confuse that
legislative body at Springfield with
the great state of Illinois, 81.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25

The Des Moines Register and Leader
in referring to the candidacy OF H. l..
Waterman says: H. L. Waterman
who was nominated for mayor Of Of
tumwa as one of the two candidates
under the commission form, served In
the senate from 1894 to 1898, includ-
ing the extra session, and was a
leader"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25

Ottumwa merchants are planning a
big trade excursion south on the Rock
Island as far as Pennington in the
next two weeks. The recent trade
trip south on the Milwaukee zines
proved so successful as means OF
bringing the home merchants nearer to
their neighbors in the towns visited
that bigger crowd of boosters, is ex-
pected on the coming excursion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25

A Kansas paper advises all young
men who are numbered among its
readers not to fool away their time
hunting for either the north or south
pole. The pole to hunt for, 1t says, Is
the one that knocks the persimmons.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25
No Hands Wanted.

called for a piece of beef. The butcher
in weighing it had his hand on the
scales. The lady picking up sharp
knife and handing it to the butcher
remarked:
II haven't any use for it, but you
may cut it off, and I'll take 1t along
anyhow"
"Cut it of? Cut what OFF," asked
the butcher.
"Your hand; you weighed tina.
tional Monthly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25
rwenty.seyen county

Twenty-seven county agricultural
high schools have been built in the
last two years in Mississippi. The av-
erage cost of the buildings was $780,
900 per school. A charge Of $3.50 a
month is made for the board and dor
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25

The calendar may call this the first
day of spring, but fathers tired back
as he labored over the snow shovel
gave q different weather report.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25

mitory facilities, but the boys and girls
are paid a certain amount for the agrt-
cultural work they do and the expense
Ia reduced to about 50 a month.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25
Stories About People.
The Easiest Way Out.


A Louisville negro was caught with
a number of hides in his possession,
for which he could not reasonably
account, and was brought into court
charged with stealing.
Guilty or not guilty?" Numbered
the Judge.
"Not guilty., emphatically respond.
ed the negro.
Then how do you account for the
fact that you were In possession OF
two IS bills when you were arrested,
although you are known to have been
unemployed for year," demanded his
honor.
"Jes' let me relate the circum.
stances, Mr.. ledge"
"And that three hides, Of which
you claim to know nothing, were
found hidden in your cellar?'
II dunno, jedge, but"
"And that you were seen coming
out of the tannery with three more?'
The negro scratched his head in
silence for minute, then blurted
out:
"Lookey here, Mr.. ledge, If you is
gwine to git so troublesome an so
'quisitive bout this little matter, rs
jest pintedly gwine ter take back
what | said bout not guilty an make
it guilty."-National Monthly.
Friend Better Than Husband.
A certain young woman who does
much charitable work recently call.
ed on a sick woman and incidentally
inquired with view to further re-
lief as to her family.
"Is your husband kind to you?'
she wanted to know.
ooh, yes, indeed, MISS" was the
assuring response; che Is kind--very
kind, indeed; you might say that he
more like friend than husband
metropolitan Magazine.
A Tight Place.
Colgate Hoyt, Jr., at dinner in
New York, apropos of Washing
tons birthday, a story about Wash
ington.
when Colonel Lee" he said, "was
getting up subscription for monu.
ment to the Pater Patriae. he called
on a certain rich man.
But the rich man refused to sub
scribe.
emo, SIR said he, I see no neces
sity for a monument to Washington
His fame is undying, sir. He Is en-
shrined in the hearts of all his coun.
trymen.' at
els he enshrined in your heart 2
asked Colonel Lee.
"'He is, sir
Then all I have to say replied
the colonel, 'is that he is in a tight
place."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25

Planting potatoes, on Good Friday
was not the popular practice In this
latitude today. ...
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25

If old Sol stays on the job tomorrow
you can depend on it there will be an
Easter bonnet parade, no matter how
low the temperature may be.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-25

land has increased in value in recent
wears. . r,.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
One Voice MusIe.

Composers have not scorned writino
airs to suit the style OF particular sing
ers. thus. rs Francis Rogers remarks,
storing up for the usual voices Of sub.
segment generations much travail and
sorrow" Mcndelssohn crowded Hear
Ye, Israel" with high sharps to
give Jenny Lind, whom he adored, a
chance to display the particular beauty
oil her voice In that region. with the
result that that air has been q sore
trial to most sopranos ever since.
Faure, the famous French baritone,
also had particularly facile and mel
low high + sharp. and many parts
were written especially to give him a
chance 70 exhibit 1t to the gasping muir
tltude. But in most baritone voices
this Il sharp is the very limit Of the
upper range. and, although 1t may have
both power and brilliance. 1t seldom
possesses either mellowness or facil
ity; consequently all the roles written
for Faurse (Meyerbeer's "Dinorah," for
instance, are particular trying for the
ordinary baritone.--Argonaut..
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
kIeptomania.

The paragraphist opened his type
writer. adjusted sheet of paper, III
his pipe and sat for a moment Inn
mersed in thought. Then he clicked
of single line Of copy. He glanced
at what he had written. ard look Of
surprise came across his classic fea.
lures. Then he gasped. shrieked and
went into ft Of Mysteries.
His colleagues rushed into the room,
but he was beyond human aid. In ten
minutes he had laughed himself to
death. Then one bethought himself
to look at the last lines those fingers,
now cold and still, had written. At
the top Of the all but unsullied sheet
appeared these words; Another shop
litter arrested In one Of our big stores
has been dismissed with a warming
and her name withheld from the pa
pers. What used to be called crime
Is now yclept n mania
That was all, But 1t had caught the
unawares. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
Wearing Shabby Clothes.

It's a great thing TO wear shabby
clothes and an old hat Some OF the
best things I have ever known. like
these experiences OF the streets. have
resulted from coming up to life from
underneath, Of being taken for less
than I am rather than for more than
lam. fii
l did not always believe in this doc
trine. For many years-the years be-
fore l was rightly born Into this allur-
ing world-I tried quite the opposite
course. I was constantly attempting to
come down to life from above. Instead
Of being content to carry through life
q sufficiently wonderful being named
David Grayson, tried desperately to
set up and support a sort Of dummy
creature which so clad, SO housed, 80
fed. should appear to be what I
thought David Grayson ought to ap.
pear In the eyes of the world. Oh, I
spent quite lifetime trying to satisfy
other people!-David Grayson in Amer.
lean Magazine.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
Curious Standards.

An. eighteenth century Glasgow
sweep suspended over the door Of his
house the announcement:
Barry Keir. he does live hers
He'll sweep your vents. and not too dear.
And should they chance TO go on FIR.
He'll put them out at your desire.
Edinburgh once enjoyed the distinc-
ton OF possessing the most prolix sign
board on record:
John Main. Stationer. Bibles. TIES
taments, Psalms. Hymns. Prayer
books. Catechisms. Proverbs. Books,
new and old. IN various branches OF
literature. Money or exchange fcr. old
Books; Papers. Pens. and Ink. Wax
and Waters: Blacklead. Hair. and
Hair Pencils; Colored Books. Memo
randum Books. Religious Tracts.
Books neatly bound. on moderate
terms, London Mail
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17

was locked up and there was no one
in the studio, the origin of the fire is
a mystery. The outo-chemical engine
was at the scene in short time, and
its worth as a fire fighting apparatus
was clearly demonstrated. The hose
from the chemical tank was rushed up
stairs and turned on the flames, extin-
gushing them in less time than it
takes to tell it. Another noticeable
feature in favor of the chemical was
that the entire building was not flood
ed with water as with the regular fire
hose. the New York restaurant on the
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1S04-Spanish treasure ship with
cargoes valued at 100000
seized by the English.
1s34-Both houses OF the British par
Lament destroyed by fire.
1S4S-Vienna in State of siege.
1S64-Soldier vote carried the new
Constitution in Maryland. with
an anti-slavery proviso.
1910-Severe tropical storm in the
West hides destroyed many
lives and much property.
1912-Marconi's right eve was re.
moved by surgical operation.
1912-Turkey formally declared war
against Servia and Bulgaria
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
New cranberries. Wilson & Astin.
New English walnuts. Wilson & AS

New cranberries. Wilson & Astin.
New English walnuts. Wilson & AS
tin.
Narcissus bulbs for sale. See Mrs.
Matte Webb.
Magnolia fig preserves. Wilson &
Astin.
Mrs. ]. l.. Hensarling OF Wellborn
was In the city today.
Mrs. c. H. Weaver left today for a
visit to relatives at Plano.
Emmett Cole and Henry Finnegan
, went to Franklin today.
Mrs. A. w. Royder was shopping in
the city today from Wellborn.
Mrs. II. A. Stafford arrived today
from Uvalde to visit Mrs. Mason Cole.
Capt. A. ]. Searcy returned yester.
day from business trip to Fort
Worth.
Miss Maggie Duncan arrived home
yesterday from visit to relatives at
league.
Mrs. ]. NJ. McNabb went to Dallas
yesterday to visit relatives during the
Dallas Fair.
X. l.. Milan arrived yesterday from
an extended business trip through New
Mexico and Ayizona.
Party or parties who borrowed lad
ders from Bryan Power Co. office will
please return same. tJ. ff
Rev. and Mrs. T.. L. Shettles re-
turned to their home In Navasota yes
terday after short stay in the city.
Mrs. II. A. Giles has returned to
her home in Houston after a pleasant
visit to Mrs ]. T. Kelly of this city.
]. W. Skains OF Fort Worth is in the
city on a cattle buying trip. He pur-
chased car load from Mr.. J. II. Nc.
cullough.
Miss Addie Mosely returned from
Austin yesterday, where sch has been
for some time time. having her eyes
treated
Miss Eunice Wilson. student OF
the b. r. A. went to her home in Kosse
today to spend the weekend with her
parents.
Fresh shipment Blanke Wenneker
Candy. Wilson G. Astin.
Fine line package candy. Wilson G.
Astin.
w. ]. Boykin and T. A. Sawyer. who
had been here with car of mules
from near III Paso, left today for Buff
falo. Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. b. Elliott left for
their home in Corpus Christi yester.
day after a pleasant visit to relatives
in this city and Wheelock.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
Bear Eiahtina.

In the seventeenth century on feast
days the life Of the car Of Russs was
enliyened with such amusements as a
battle TO the death between a bear
and spearman. in which, It Il sid.
frequently the man lost his life. In
the event OF successful issue the
spearman was rewarded by being
taken to the royal cellars, where. he
was allowed to drink as much as he
liked. -Cri de Paris.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
"A YARD OF ROSES"

The Eagle office was frightened. en-
livened and cheered yesterday after.
noon by the receipt of collection Of
beautiful roses. the gift OF Mrs. c. NJ.
Proctor They were large. fragrant.
and as beautiful as ever seen at this
season of the year There were
twenty-five different varieties in the
collection Mrs. Proctor has our sim
cere thanks for her kind remembrance.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
FIRE LAST NIGHT
Chemical Engine Demonstrated Its
Worth as Fire Fighting
Machine.

About $3.50 last night fire was dis
covered in the moulding room of the
Smith Studio, which occupies the Sec
ond floor of the Harrison building on
Main street next to w. E. Saunders
store. The moulding room is in the
front Of the building. and as this room
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
CONFERENCE ADJOURNED

The Womah's Missionary Conference
OF the Navasota district, which has
been In session in this city for the past
two days. concluded its work this
morning and adjourned. The dele
gates present from various churches
In the district returned to their homes
this afternoon. The next session of
the conference will be held at Trinity,
Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
Not Enough Practice.

"Oh. Johnnie, Johnnie" said the
aunt reproachfully. why is It you
never remember to say Thank your"
81 expect it's cause don't get things
given to me often enough for practice"
answered the young diplomat hope
fully eying box Of chocolates.-Phil-
adelphia Ledger
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17

first floor being damaged but slightly
from water. The damage to the stu
dio, and also to the building. was
slight and both were fully covered
with insurance.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
Easily Explained.

Grlnn-what's happened to disturb
the friendship between Nupop and Cut
up? Each one Of them says the other
IL an intolerable bore. Barrett-Nu-
pops recently become the father Of a
fiystborn and Cutup's just had a sur
gtcal operation.-Exchange.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
THREE MORE AVIATORS
FALL TO THEIR DEATH

tBy Associated Press.1
Berlin, Oct. 17.-Three of Germany's
army officers were killed this morn.
ing in an aeroplane accident.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
Just a Reminder.

"You must give me credit for max
ing money last" declared the wife.
But don't forget that I make 1t
srst." said the husband.-Buffalo Ex-
press.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
His Little Task.

Il have to try to pull Off something
unpleasant tonight"
"a prizefight2 You can't do 1t in this
Jurisdiction"
mo: I'm going to try TO pull OF q
porous plaster. "-Kansas City Journal
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
AUSTIN COLLEGE TEAM HERE

The Austin College football team Of
Sherman, arrived in the city yester-
day afternoon and spent the night at
Hotel Bryan. They are a fine looking
lot of young athletes and the game.
with A. and NJ. on Kyle field this after
noon is expected to be closely con-
tested.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17

How many could be made happy
with the blessings which are reckless
y thrown away! ,N
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17

Saratoga potato chips. Wilson C
Astin.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
LAND For Sale

Small or Large Farms. Five
acres and up, close to town.
Price right.
GUY P. BITTLE
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
PUT ON THENEhZ@
We Are Striving With Renewed
Energy To Sell More Coat Suits This Season.

Having this in mind, we have bought more than
previously and added better values to our selection.
But of course to sell we know well that a low
figure will bring sales. We don't strive to leave
the impression that this is sae-far from it; but we
are going to sell readyo-wear at low price for the
high quality. This store is quality store but we
don't lose sight of the modest profit.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-17
Coat Suits of Every Kind Materials

Bedford Cords Whip-Cords, Serges, Wool MiXtur
here No two suits alike Every garment exclusive wit
ing is now complete. You can feel assured you fiji
sign desired by visiting us "On the Corner" Pr
ing from $3.50 Observation-Disclosures.