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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-24
The Major Wins Out.

MA jah Claxton, de compliments Of
Kurnel johnson. and he seq yo' neber
heard a gun fired doorin' de wah. but
was right yere at home all de tine!"
Say boy" huskily exclaimed the
old veteran as he rose up. my CONF Pill
ments to Kurnel Johnson. and yo' tell
him I'll send my second to him early
tomorrow morning!"
The boy darted across the street
and was gone about a minute, and
then returned to say:
MAJ JAN .Claxton, Kurnel Johnson
presents his compliments and see yo'
was powerful Hart"
What. Calls me a liar!" howled
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-24
Willing to Be Spanked.

r WAS dining at the home Of a
friend who had small daughter
three years old. Directly after
dinner the guests. who were sitting
in the library at the foot Of the stairs,
were startled by shrill little voice
calling from above: Mother. want
drink"
mo. you do not, daughter" said
the mother. "Go back to bed like a
good little girl"
Twice more the little girl called
down, insisting that drink be brought
her. Then the mother called to her to
go to bed or she might be forced to
come up and spank her.
Another silence and then a subdued
little voice was heard: Mother.
when you come upstairs to spank me.
please bring me drink" She got It,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-24
A Troublesome Tower.

- HE was a good servant, was Jen-
y ME, and Mrs. Wanderfarr never
- wished for better. But in the
matter Of pictures Jennie was weak.
There was one in particular, which
showed the leaning tower of Pisa.
Every day Mrs. w. hung it straight,
and every morning Jennie put it
crooked. D..
So Mrs. w watched.
Now, look here, Jennie" she said,
you've hung that picture of the tow
er crooked again! Just look at it,"
That's just what I say num-" re-
turned the domestic doIefully. Look
at it. The only way you can get that
silly tower to hang straight is to hang
the picture crooked.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-24

the Major. ~.
Eyes, sah.' '.s
"Sure he called me Harp
Eyes, sah." (.
''Then by the great horn spoon, I'll
mo I won't. I'll hurt him worse
than that. Boy. my compliments to
Kurnel ] ohnson-my courteous, kind
ly compliments-and add that the
stranger Is about to ask me to drink.
and won't ring him in on it-hanged
If do"
That must have been a settler for
Colonel Johnson, for the boy did not
appear and we heard nothing further
from him, Ir.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-24
Belligerent Hospitality.

- HE darkey's proneness to use big
words and his inability to get
- them in the right place are well
known. Uncle lube was an old fam
lily servant in the home of Mr.. Wayne.
That gentleman was enlarging his
house, and when q passerby casually
remarked upon that fact to the old
negro, he replied:
Eyes, sab, Mars Wayne's a-creasin'
out He's a-buildin' q new condition
to his house so dat he can entertain
with mo- hostility"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-24

u" HE story IS tOlQ OF "ell-kIlOWn
business establishment In a
- Western city that recently sent
out a circular to the firms with which
it has dealings announcing the death
Of the head Of the firm. To the aston
ishment Of the firm, there was re-
ceived from a certain printing house
the following reply to the circular:
&. "Gentlemen:-It is with deep regret
that we learn by your circular Of re-
cent date Of the great loss sustained
by your firm, and we respectfully beg
to express out heartfelt sympathy. ~
I'm this connection we observe that
your circular Is printed by Messrs.
Blank & Co. We feel confident that
had you placed this order with us
we could have quoted you cheaper
and better terms than any other firm;
consequently in the deplorable event
of future bereavement we trust that
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-24

There were fights for benches, for
folding-chairs, for the principle Of the
thing.
More grounding by the bar and the
boat. and more rain.
The boat reached the island too late
to land her passengers. Good thing
for the island. Captain and mate
swore as usual. Others swore as
usual. Discussions on every deck. and
four policemen busy. Several people
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-24
The Sunday School Excursion.

overheard. Several other people
ought to have been overheard.
Boat three hours hate In returning.
All wanted to get off at once. All
wanted the same street car. All
wanted to get home first and tell their
friends that as steamboat excursion
las children's excursion---as Sun
day School excursion 1t was the only
success Of the season.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-24
Poor Pa.

II AIRY backs the ponies
And never backs them right;
Susie backs q bridge whist club
That has a game each night;
Ma-she backs the ffragettes,
And Pa, like all henpecks,
Stays home and leads the simple life
And meekly backs the checks.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-24
Enterprise.

you will afford us an opportunity t.
make you an offer in this regard"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-07
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Tom Stylus and Winnie Watson.
DR.. c. {. RANKIN
SPEAKS TONIGHT
Widely Known Editor and Preacher of
Dallas to Visit Bryan.

DR.. G. c. Rankin OF Dallas, editor of
the Texas Christian Advocate and of
the Home and State, and widely
known throughout the South, arrived
in Bryan this afternoon and will speak
at the Methodist mems banquet to-
night. DR.. Rankin for many years has
been one of the leading preachers and
editors of the Southern Methodist
Church and his visit to Bryan is one
OF more than ordinary interest.
On the program for the banquet is
another prominent name-prominent
in the Baptist circles of the state
that of Mr. H. 2. Duke, a layman. Mr..
Duke is in the city and will speak on
THE Solution of Church Finances"
The banquet committee says every
thing is in readiness for a good time.
and that the event will be had rain
or shine.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-07
Enral Nrms

Homer Bryan of Harvey was in the
city today.
DIR. W. F. odom of Kurten was in
the city today.
Mr. lack Guess of lack was in the
city this forenoon.
G. A. Carroll was in the city today
from Steep Hollow.
j. Harris was in the city today from
Harris Schoolhouse.
See our line of Quick Meal gasoline
stoves. Cole Hardware Co.
w. j. Lang was in the city today
from his home near Kurten.
f. A. Caps of Benchley was a bust.
ness visitor to the city today.
Max Sloan left for Rusk this after.
noon after visiting relatives in the
city.
Save time and worry by using our
Quick Meal gasoline stoves. Cole
Hardware Co.
Miss Lois Reynolds returned home
to Franklin today after visiting Mrs.
Mamie Rohde.
Dyeing! Dyeing! Dyeing! Bring
your dyeing to Miss Effie Mitchell,
400 Dallas street.
Mrs. ]. d. Goen went to Wellborn
this afternoon to visit her daughter.
Mrs Dula Mccullough.
|, NJ. Bryan, Bob Baton, John VIII. |
son, Calvin Atkins and George Wilson
were in the city today from Tabor.
X. r. Knowles of Bryan was a bust.
ness visitor in the city the first part
OF last Madisonville Meteor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-07
A. AND N. TO EXHIBIT
At FAT STOCK SHOW
A Number Of Fine Animals, Horses,
Cattle, Hogs and shep Have Been
Shipped to Fort Worth.

One OF the heaviest exhibitors at
the National Feeders and Breeders
Show at Fort Worth this spring will
be the Agricultural and Mechanical
College of Texas. Two carloads of
prize beef steers, bulls. hogs, and one
iine Percheron stallion were shipped
from the college Wednesday to Fort
Worth for the show, which opens Sat-
urday.
A. and M. farmer students are ex-
pecting to bring back with them the
honors for the championship livestock
Judging team also. This team, the in
structors In the animal husbandry de-
partment, all students of that depart
ment and the cadets taking the two
year course in agriculture will leave
Saturday for Fort Worth and will re-
main there until Thursday. The judg-
ing team is composed OF G. S. TEN:
pleton, instructor; ]. X. G. Fisher,
Fort Worth; T. R. Brown, Greenwood:
e. Gibbons, Kerrville; e. /. Bradley,
Memphis; F. w. Hoepfner, Houston:
and R. Green, Floydada. Although this
team is composed of practically new
men, Prof ]. C. Burns, head of the
animal husbandry department, says
they can deliver the goods.
The following exhibits have been
entered: One Hereford steer calf and
one Shorthorn steer calf, presented to
the college by Ed c. Lasater of Fall |
furias; two Aberdeen Angus steer !
calves; two Shorthorn steers; two
Shorthon steer calves and two Here
ford steer calves; two Aberdeen Angus
yearling steers bred and raised by A.
and M. College; one Aberdeen Angus
bull calf, "Pride's Texas Thickset":
Hereford bull calf, "Leedale Prince
VIZ; Percheron stallion, two-year-old;
two barrows each of the following
breeds; Poland-China, Duroc-Jersey
and Berkshire; pen of five fat barrows.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-07

Mrs. III. N. McAshan left this after
noon for Longview, where Mr.. and
Mrs. McAshan are to make their home
Mrs. M. G. Sterling and Mrs. Trent
Newton returned to Benchley today
after visiting in the city for several
days
DR.. T. C. Johnson of Houston, mis-
sionary of the Brazos presbytery, is in
the city and is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Armstrong.
JIM. Dunn returned yesterday after
noon from Marlin, where he went with
his father, Mr.. ], B. Dunn, who Will
spend some days resting and fecuper-
ating.
DR.. w. F. Proctor, state superintend-
ent of farm demonstration work, re-
turned to the city last night after ac-
companying the A. and NJ. College DEM
onstration train over the state for sew
eral days. He spent yesterday in Aus
tin in conference with members of the
Legislature, and feels highly enccur-
aged over the prospect of that body
aiding materially in the farm demon
stration work OF Texas
MARRIAGE IiHENCE
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-07

The barometer is above normal over
the Western half of the United States,
with areas of high pressure central
over the lower Missouri Valley and
over the North Pacific coast. An area
of low pressure has developed over
the Southwest which is causing unset
tied weather The further advance of
this area of low pressure eastward
will cause unsettled weather with
rains in this vicinity for tonight or
JOHN DAILY. JR.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-07

B. J.. Adams, Mrs. S. Adams, Mrs.
n. p. Ferguson, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W.
Horlock, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Lewis,
d. F. Mcknight, ]. C. Lewis, ]. Nc
Mutt, P. A. Reed and others were
Hearpe visitors in the city last night
to see "The Prince of Tonight"
Rev. Isaiah Watson, who recently
moved to Houston, writes The Eagle
that he is engaged in a revival at the
Bishop street church which is meeting
with much success. To date twenty
two have been received for baptism.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-07
WILL LECTURE At COLLEGE

Mr.. H. B. McMaster of Youngstown,
Ohio, will lecture at the A. and M.
College on Monday night, March 10,
on Fire Resisting Test of Walls"
The lecture will be illustrated with
magic lantern slides. Mr.. McMaster
is commissioner of the Associated
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-07

notwithstanding to a census just
completed by the city councilmen, Sea-
drift now boasts of a population of
1900. The citizenship is gratified over
the wonderful growth of their new
town.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-07

During the hot summer months you
will appreciate our Quick Meal gasoline
stove. Cali and see them. Cole Hard
ware Co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-07
Metal Eath Manufacturers.

Metal Lath Manufacturers.
Prof. Fermier of the A. and NJ. Col
lege was invited last summer to at
tend the session of the association
represented by Mr.. McMaster, but
could not go on accounted other duties.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-07
THE EATHER.
March z. 1919.

HuINH y 1910.
Lowest temperature last night. .43
Barometer pressure at a. m. 1902
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-03-07
Forecast,
Weather Conditions.

Unsettled; rain tonight or Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-16
Buttons Prominent Among
the Spring Trimmings

9 TRIKING Bulgarian effects are seen
- in buttons. as we'll as other trim
mings. The rich colors show off to spe
crystal. The new styles are st;ikingly
original in shape. color and combination
In addition to the Bulgarian effects there
are crystals with pompadour floral deco
rations, clear and delicately colored crys-
tails with quaint settings of rhinestones
and some cup-shaped crystals in colors
with clear crystal centers and black and
white striped effects. A striking novelty
In q fat four-holed clear crystal has
black center, from which rsdiates tiny
bead-like spokes. A gold rim surrounds
the black portion and decorates the edge
Bulgarian crochets in ball and semi
ball designs are worked In novel Knot
stitch with a central floral decoration IN
rich Bulgarian colors- A button OF this
kind would transform the plainest gown
into one of distinction. Cotton crochetS
in white and champagne Will DE USED
on dresses Of linen, ratine ana Siniiar
materials. A novel ratine button. wnich
is made OF ratine arranged IN sectionS
and Joined together, will also be used on
ratine dresses.
Rhinestone stud buttons in cluster eff
fects of three, either in bar or triangle
shane and also rhinestone In communion
with pearl will be widely used.
Among the novelties are painted china
buttons in designs Of miniature roses:
nansies forget-me-nots and lilies OF
the valley. Delft blue and heliotrope
are among the favored color combina-
tions Another interesting novelty button
which springs from the oriental fashion Is
an old gold or silver ball button in NIL
gree work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-16
FASHIONS AND FADS.

Jet hair ornaments are as much liked
as ever.
The pretty little Robespierre sashes are
still seen.
Draped revers are very pretty made
Of brocaded silk.
Almost all the new separate skirts have
a few pleats.
Some of the new separate skirts are OF
net, lawn or null.
Even the crocheted laces are now deco
rated in Bulgarian colors
Some of the new eponge suits have
Jokes on their little coats
Oriental initials are in fashion again
for handkerchief corners.
The elongated shoulder line is seen on
the new lingerie dresses
Chinese coats are particularly adapted
to the small, slim woman.
All the ne white embroideries are of
the verr test and sheerest.
A heavy girdle of gold or silver cord
is a feature of the spring gowns.
Picture hats of printed crepe de chine
are being shown for summer.
Ratine buttons are being much used on
the ratine dresses for summer.
The new corduroy suits in tan have
jackets cut off almost at the waist.
The most wanted low shoes for this
spring will probably be of gun metal
The quaint ruchings of maline are seen
once more on afternoon gowns
There seems to be a revival of CASH
mere for one-piece dresses for spring.
Pleated frills finish the elbow-deep cuffs
Of some Of the new long sleeves.
Long silk ties to match the stripe are
worn under the soft collars OF such
shirts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-16
SEEN I'm THE SHOPS

stiff and one soft. Other cases contain
only the clothes brushes. The prices
vary according to number and grade of
fittings. Two brushes in good quality
can be had for couple Of dollars.
Face cloths of Turkish toweling with
initials in one corner in pink. blue and
red are sold for 10 cents. each wrapped in
an oiled paper packet
inches long when folded, are sold for 4O
cents each The hinges in the little white
painted sticks are almost unnoticed when
the fans are open. They can be carried
in the handbag or even slipped into the
glove.
Not many persons who know about the
little red lip salve sticks know that white
salve sticks are also sold. They cost IL
or 20 cents each Besides being useful to
protect the lips against chappng winds
they brighten the color Of the lips in a
perfectly harmless way by moistening
them and bringing out the natural red.
Silver-plated meat and vegetable stands
are sold in the form of silver trays,
with simple beaded edges, which have
fiat wooden plaques sunk In the mid
die. Hot dishes place don these silver
trays are rendered harmless even on the
most sensitive polished table. for the
wood is non-conducting to heat. The
trays are round or oval to accommodate
hot plates. platters or vegetable dishes OF
any size or shape. They are priced from
so up.
Apron drapertes and half Russian
shaped tunes bordered with small rocco
roses appear as pretty and fascinating
mode for the. young girls toilets
Necklaces Of beads made Of crushed
howers-roses violets, lilies and so on
are actually becom ng articles of COM
merce. When they are warm they give
forth the fragrance OF the flower.
Ever so many Of the new blOuses are OF
lace and net combined with chiffon, the
latter being often embroidered in Persian
colorings. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-16
ADVENTURES I'm HOMIE ECONOMY

women that the use of chintZ implies
plain walls unbroken by wall paper De
signs 1t is well to have one of the DON'T
nant colors of the chintZ repeated on the
walls and in rug or carpet. For instance.
the fawn and blue combinations VIII as
sure a beautiful, restful room.
The cost of doing over q room IN chintE
may be exceedingly small, Tor the clever
woman can do her own upholstering and
can make her own curtains. An expendi-
ture of $50 will accomplish wonders. and
il will be discovered that the chintz il a
good investment. For all bedrooms IL II
allowable to indulge in colors that are
clear and bright, the choice being wioe
indeed, and the cost being as low as one
desires to make 1t. The white back
grounds with broad bands or gay flowers
are often satisfactory. but IL is wise 10
avoid any combinations that are suggest
i've of bad dreams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-16

strikingly new as adjuncts to gowns. but
they have only been experimental with
in the last two months. Now they have
become a fixed fashion, and We shall see
a good deal of them on spring and sum-
mer frocks.
The use Of the Roman ribbon Is a shade
newer. 1t is also attractive in its color
ing and design and may find more fol-
lowers than the plaid kind. Children will
wear it as well as grownups, and mil
liners seem to be as delighted with it as
the dressmakers are 1t Is extremely at
tractive on hats, especially on the various
limitations.
AS this season is heralded as an all
white one, the use Of Roman ribbon will
come in as first aid to those who do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-16

X MASSAGE sets for home use are sold
MI for $3.50. These sets. in neat
go leather cases, contain three mas
sage implements, with directions for US
ing them. Sets of larger size for 81 80
contain six different implements, mas
sage roller of some kind on each end or
three celluloid or ivory composition
handles.
Shaving mirrors firmly attached to
strip of white painted wood. which Is
provided with nickel screws so that 1t
can be fastened to bathroom or dressing
room wall, are sold for ST. The mirrors
are small but clear. and can be adjusted
at any desired angle
Small glass vases, two inches tail per-
hars. and not more than two lncnes III
circumference-are filled with limitation
green moss from which two or tnree
artificial snowdrops peep. THESE htue
vases are sold for luncheon favors
Rose pins of gold or silver. the pin
straight the bar shaped like DOW SO
that it will hold several stems securely.
are n convenience seen in the jewelers.
windows.
Cuff buttons and scarf pins for the man
or woman fond OF riding, coaching, hunt-
ing or riding to hounds show dogs.
horses, birds and coaches in high relief
under curved glass covers set In silver.
Bags for opera theater or dance made
of accordion-plaited silk or satin are dec
Grated with rhinestones and raooons
They cost several dollars apiece and are
made in various soft. clear colors.
Leather brush and comb cases which
fold into q fiat packet about twelve by
four inches are convenience to any
traveller These cases, in black leather,
lined with heavy silk, contain hair
brush about three-eighths of an inch
thick, but Of good stiff bristles, and a
comb with handle. Some Of them con-
tain in addition two clothes brushes, one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-16

not like a colorless scheme OF dressing.
Il Is especially helpful in the sash line
and the multiplicity OF girdles Is asnaz-
Ing. Some OF them are almost overskirts
or TUNES. and many OF them are GER
ta1nly panels and box pleats. They not
only go around the waist (this Is a minor
dotaiD. but they grow ambitious and
cover up large part OF the skirt. They
have folds and convolutions. queer ways
OF being tucked up and going into zig
zags. In fact, a sash is parasitic: give
II O. foothold on a gown and it will soon
cover the surface.
One cannot allow either Roman or
Scotch ribbon to behave in such a man
nor even on an all-white gown because
It's coloring Is too vivid and its design too
pronounced. A little OF it goes a long
way and it Is probable that the world OF
women will recognize that at the start.
There Is no hope OF extra width in this
new gowns and draping Will not disap-
pear from the face OF fashion. This IL
good, for II we have one We desire to
have the other. When a skirt Is tight
II should be draped In some slight meas
ure that will give freedom TO the knees.
The so-called hobble skirt owed some OF
its ugliness in its initial stage to tho
curved line at the back OF the knees.
WHICH Sdso OHc Tie SSSiOn tfldl
women were tied in like Geraldine Far
rar in Madame Butterfly" so that
walking was strictly hampered.
The first improvement of this condition
was the straight length OF the line at the
back SO that II would not curve In at the
knees; then came drapery. which relieved
the condition immensely.
All the drapery was not well done. IL
was too full to begin with and was I'M
suitable for any figure that was not extra
1fvrn Toll %hx.w.
drapery which Is accepted by the de-
signers for the spring gown. 1t is a mere
holding in of the cloth over the knees or
at the hips SO that the appearance will
e1lhoutte will not be interfered with.
but the gown has more grace and inn
parts 1t to the wearer when she walks.
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