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The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-27

Blind, bereft of money and of sight. John Brooks. former Alaskan and mining engineer whose science and skill helped to develop Ohio's great coal industry. has left Colum' but, O., for Circleville, Pa, where he will seek assistance from friends
 He was one of the foremost engineers of the country before he lost his sight
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-27

Send the Daily Times to your friends outside.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-04
Make-Believe Sunshine

Are your rooms dark and dingyp Maybe it's be-
cause your furniture, your wall paper, your hang
ings all too dark Here, in full color, are some
suggestions that will tighten and brighten your
home.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-04
Early Spring Colds and Coughs
Practical Politics
Five Senses Worth of Fun

A party for young people that sounds like who
barrel of funl
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-04
Letters to an Amateur Mother

Letters to an Amateur Mother
Are you a real mother to your children1 DO you
know how to take of their little minds and
bodiesp Read Edith Howards sensible advice in
the article page l20 of the March JOURNAL.
A Little House
that you may build this year. We asked three
architccts-on in the Far West one in the Middle
West. and one in the East-for their ideas Of the
right house TO build in 1921. The plans thsy sent
US arc unusually interesting
This Years Flowers
No home ia complete without fowers-hcre
directions for growing both annuas and percn-
mails, in a variety of kinds and colors.
Early Spring Colds and Coughs
How to keep the children we'll during the unsettled
weather OF March.
Practical Politics
new department in the HOME JOURNAL for the
woman voter. 1t will appear each month and
will answer the questions and problems of
twenty seven million new citizens-how they can
exercise their new power in national state and local
politics.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-04
Plan Your Home Garden

Nowl II will soon be time TO plant the vegetables
for summer and fall Here plans that will
ht your own back yard
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-04
Three MatrOn's Frocks
From Two to Fourteen

one would be happy in such Easter array as Moth
can make from these new designs.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-04
Your Initial

Full.szed capital letters. nicely designed for mark
ing linen Of the prospective bride or Of the estab-
lished housewife. With a choice Of diamond or
oval frame for the initial letters.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-04
French Sauces

Marie Jacques sends recipes for some Of the
sauces that she uses in her own home in France
they make things taste better somehow.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-04

TULSA DAILY WORLD, FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1921
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-04
Knitted Frocks for Children
Pine-Needle Work

Now is the time to get busy with this fascinating
work for on the summer porch baskets and
flower vases and hand bags and cake baskets. You
can make them all.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Jersey Suits, $3.50

40-inch coat lengths. Made
OF high-grade pure worsted jer-
sey. Slot seam back. novelty
pockets, collar and cuffs OF gray
Astrakhan fur fabric. In navy,
brown and copen.
Friday only. $22.50.-Third Floor
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Mems and Young Mems
Suits, $20.5O

Clearance of about 80 OF
these hand-tailored suits. were
formerly $45 to SIS. Fine All
wool Fabrics in unfinished
worsteds, cassimeres, velours
smooth worsteds. etc. Tailored
by the very best makers. Odd
lot assortments, not every size
in every pattern. but all sizes
in the lot. Including regulars.
stouts. longs and shorts. less
than, even present wholesale
prices.
Friday only. 50. .50.-Nain Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Toilet Specials

SOC Bronnley's Genuine I'm
ported Toilet Soap at z5c
Fairy Soap, 3 cakes for 19c
SC Witch Hazel. large bot
tie at z9c
SOC Whisk Brooms, double
sewed; large sizes. SIC
25c Violet Ammonia. large
bottles at 18c
Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Handkerchiefs
,Kiddies' 15c Picture Handk

Kiddies' l5c Picture Handker-
chiefs. 10c each.
Girls 15c Fast Colored Woven
Bordered Handkerchiefs, 1oc
each.
Women's 25c Solid Colored
Linen Handkerchiefs, plain
and with embroidery in corner.
At 5 for 81.
1 Boys 15c and 25c Cambria
Handkerchiefs, plain hem or
with initial. 1z1zc each.
Mems $40 Pure Linen
Handkerchiefs. with A-inch
hem. IL for $500.
Mems SOC Colored Silk
Novelties, in the various
borders. 2 for 81.
Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Handbags, 98c

; Regularly $50. Of crepe grain
leather, silk lined, fitted with mirror on
lid of bag.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
The Bargain Values Friday Only
Bungalow Aprons
Friday, 72c
1000 to Distribute

Such Braid-trimmed Per-
Gale Aprons, with such
pockets and belts are rightly
considered splendid values at
$1.M. Made fully large. Buy
three of these aprons tomor-
row. Invest only &.16 and
count on 84c saved.
. Friday only at no each.-Bargain
Basemenf
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Mems and Young Mems
Top Coats, $3.50

Comprising high-grade hand
tailored coats, many are rain
proof fabrics, such as fine quail
ity gabardines. also FORM
fitting young mems coats and
staple Chesterhelds. Formerly
priced $45 to SIS and worth
right now up to $50. Sizes "a
to AZ. Not in every style.
Friday only. S27.So.-Nain Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Jewe1ry

$275 French Pearl Necklaces, 20-inch
length, solid gold catch, pretty finish
bead At SIS.
$500 Velvet Neckbands, with rhine
stone trimmings, square and oval de-
signs. At S9c each.
$1298 Women's Wrist Watches, gold
filled case, Swiss movements, S9.9S.
Main Floor,
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Mems LisIe Socks
f Pairs, $1.3S

About 300 pairs good-wear-
ing quality in medium-wei
Isle for Fall wear, with rein
forced feet, heel and toe. In
black, white, smoke. cordo-
van and navy. Sizes oI to
llH.
Friday snly, 6 pairs, Sl.3s.-Nain
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Comforts. $35 Each

Regularly Sos. just S Down
filled Comforts, in pink, blue
and green. Plain silk. we'll filled.
and covered with the best of
silks and guaranteed not to
shed.
Friday only, $35 each.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
CamisOles, $1.39

Regularly $l.75. In plain and
white satin and crepe de chine.
With ribbon straps or built
I'D shoulders, trimmed in
various laces. All sizes at $l.39.
Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
SiIVerWare

$3.50 Bread Trays, pierce de-
sign. Sheffield plate. S3.9S.
I.o8 Sugar and Cream Sets.
colonial pattern, silver plated,
$3.50.
Main Floor
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Pattern Cloths, 81 Each

Ten in the lot. Of fine
bleached damask, guaranteed
pure linen, in excellent patterns.
No napkins hence the low
price. 9-4 size. Regularly 5000.
Friday only, - each.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29

Rompers, 88c
Little Girls and Boys Peg
top Rompers, some with neatly
embroidered yokes.
Friday at sSc.-Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Children's Hose
3 Pairs, SOC

Regularly 25c. Fine Ribbed
Black Hose: also heavier
weights for boys. Sizes 6 to 10.
All perfect.
Friday only, 3 pairs, soc-Hain Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Pillowcases, 69c Each

Size 45x36 inches. Fruit-of-
the-Loon Cases. hemstitched
and lace trimmed. Beautiful
quality.
Friday only. 69c each.-second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
MILDLY BlOuses, ST

Children's. Of galatea. in
plain white. some braid trim
med. Regularly $1.50.
Friday c.l:. Sl,-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Sports Hose
, Pairs, Csc

Children's. Regularly SOC.
Three-quarter length, roll top,
in black, white and brown.
Heavier weights for boys. in
black and brown. Sizes T. to II.
Friday only, 2 pairs, S5c-Hain Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
FIannelette Gowns, ST
Extra Special
Gowns, Friday, Zoe

Just 500 of these Women's
Nightgowns, of longcloth
and nainsook, lace and en-
broidery trimmed. Some
with medallions outlined in
laces. Not more than three
to a purchaser, to create an
equitable distribution.
Friday only At 7oo.-Bargain Base
ment.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
ST Novelty Wells, 75c

Plain mesh with borders. In
new Autumn and Winter
shades.
Friday only, 76c.-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Travelling Bags, $1.o8

Black Keretol Bags, protected
with leather corners, brassed
snaps and lock. l6-inch size.
Friday only, $l.ss.-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
30c CretOnnes, 18c Yd.

SO inches wide. Cut from the
full bolts. In various patterns.
Friday only. lSc yard.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Wool Blankets, $3.50

Is pairs. Sizes 70x80 inches.
Pink and blue borders. Slightly
soiled from handling. Regularly
$1,000 and $3.50.
Friday only. $3.50 pair.-second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Children's Socks, 49c

Regularly SOC and 81. Three
quarter-leneth socks with fancy
roll top. in cotton, Isle and silk.
In white and dark colors.
Broken assortment.
Friday only. 40c-Nain Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Stationery

Wax Paper, 8 rolls for zsc
$l25 Poker Chips, 100 for SSc.
10c School Composition Books, SC
each. Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Women's Silk Hose, 74c

Regularly $l.OO and SIPS.
Scanned back, plain and drop
stitch, in black. white, brown.
gray and suede. Some slightly
irregular weave, but majority
all perfect.
Friday only. 74c-Nain Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Filet Marquisette
22c Vd

Or net. in white. cream or
ecru shades. 40 inches wide.
Regularly 69c.
Friday only 33c yard.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Milanese Silk Gloves
$l.50

l6-button length. Double
finger tips, excellent quality,
every pair perfect. In beaver.
brown. mastic. pongee. mode
and white. Regularly $275.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Boudoir Slippers, 79c

Odd lot in old rose only.
Large sizes. Regularly 81.
Friday only. 7sc pair.-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
COrsets at $4.95

Odd lot of Stylish Stout and
Binner Lace-front Corsets.
Broken sizes. Regularly $1,000
and S12.50
Friday only. A.95.-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29

$2.25 & $3.50 Laces, 81
All-over Silk Laces. SO inches
wide. Black. navy, gray.
Friday only. Sc yard.-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Sample Rag Rugs, Sl.80

Regularly $3.50 to S.. About
Is in all that were used as
selling samples and became a
little soiled. Various sizes.
Friday only, $1.ss each.-second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Women's Underwear
S2.45

Italian and Glove Silk. Vests,
plain and fancy weave and silk
embroidered in flesh, orchid and
blue. Also bloomers to match,
reinforced in flesh. Good as
sortment of sizes.
Friday only. $2.5.-Nain Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
100 Wonderful Friday Bargains
Offered Has Been Specially Chosen and Specially Priced for
Extraordinary
Features
ArtNeedlework
Csc
~~~

Jumper Dresses, of linene,
in pink and blue. At Csc.
8oc Fudge Aprons, on good
quality art crash at Csc.
Wool Yarn, best quality,
in all colors. for sweaters,
etc, hank, Csc.
Palais Royal-Nain Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Furniture Specials

All-metal Frame Dropside
Couch Bed, with link spring. At
$5.65.
Hinged Cotton Pad for Drop
side Couch. At @.4S.
White Enamel Iron Dropside
Crib. At S8.7S.
Golden Oak High Chair, with
tray. At S3.S5.
Dining Table, golden oak, AZ
inches. At S17.95.
Dining Chair, golden oak,
slip seat. At $3.75.
S3l Brown Fiber Rockers,
cushion seat and back. $3.50.
$39.50 Royal Easy Morris
Chair, imitation leather. ma
hogany, golden or fumed oak.
At $3.50.
SIPS Three-piece Fumed Oak
Library Suite, genuine leather.
$3.50.
$3.50 Solid Mahogany Gate
leg Table. At $1,000.
palais Royal-Fourth F1oor
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Fur-Trimmed Suits
$4,000

Beautiful models, made OF
high-grade materials. Fur COL
lars of nutria and mole. Hand
somely embroidered styles or
plain tailored models. Included
are high grade tailor made trio
otines, in navy blue and black.
Friday only. $42.-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29

Girls Drawers, Csc
Of cambria. with deep hens
and tucks. 2 to 10 years.
Friday only. 25c.-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Mems Woven Madras
Shirts. SI.5O

Regularly $500. About 200
high-grade woven madras
shirts. guaranteed fast col
ors. In sizes IA to II.
Friday only. Sl.5o.-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
China and HOuseware
Friday Bargains

32-Piece Cottage Set, choice
of 3 different patti erns:
American porcelain. At S4.48
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Wash Goods
Mill Ends
Friday, Sc

1000 yards in all, in lengths
of Il to l yard. Choice of
beautiful ginghams, percales,
crepes, scrims and various
wash goods. Many of these
pieces match, so that wanted
lengths can be acquired.
Friday only At 30 yard.-Bsrgain
Basement.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
BlOOn1ers at 19c

Women's and Misses Flesh
Colored Jersey Knit Bloomers,
with elastic band at waist and
knees.
Friday, 1sc.-Barsain Basement.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Mems Pajarnas, $1.98

Formerly to $50. Made
OF madras. with silk frogs
and collarless. In blue.
white and lavender. Cut full
and we'll made. Sizes A, B,
{ and D.
Eudax only. .as.-Maia Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
ChamOisette Gloves

12-button length. In mastic
and white. Sizes 5H to E.
Also Chamoisette Gauntlets. in
beaver, brown, gray, mastic,
mode and white. Both styles,
regularly Sl.50.
EridaX st Csc nair-Nain Floor
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Notion Specials

10c Snap Fasteners, rustproof, 4 cards,
z5c.
lOc Lingerie Tape, assorted colors;
pieces, for z5c
2sc Cclluloid Hair Pins, S and 10 to
box; box, I9c.
21c Velvet Grip Sew-on Carriers, pair,
l6c.
15c Wash Cloths, for z5c.
Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29

4S-Pfece Cottage Set, Amer !
lean porcelain. with rose bud
and maroon decoration. At
<8.8S.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Vests. 2 for Csc

Vests, 2 for Csc
Women's Csc Grade Ribbed
Vests, bodice and V-shape
styles. 36 and IS. In flesh and
white.
Friday. for a5o.-B.rx.in Basement.
Vests, 2 for 45c
Women's. Extra sizes. Bod
ice style, low neck and sleeve
less.
Friday. for: 45c.-B.rs.in Basement.
Union Suits, 3oc
Women's Ribbed Suits. Low
neck, no sleeves, lace knees.
Sizes 36 and SO. Regularly Soc.
Eriday. 39c.-1arEain Basement.
Fiber Hose, SOC
Women's Hose with long silk
boots, double toes, heels and
soles. Black and cordovan in
sizes S1z to 10.
Friday eAly, 10 psir.-Bazssin Base
snsnt
Evening star., 1921-09-29
WOmen's Vests
2 for soc

Regularly Soc and SOC. Low
neck, ribbed tailored tops and
bodice. Regular. extra and
jumbo sizes. kayser, Richelieu
and other good makes.
Friday only, Q for ssc.-Nain Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Comforts, $3.50 Each

Silkoline covered; full size,
we'll made and filled with white
cotton.
Friday only. 80 each.-second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Brussels Rugs, $19.75

Regularly $500. Wool-faced
Rugs, in good range of pat
terms to select from. All seam
less and perfect. Sizes 8Hxl01z
and 9x12 feet.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Bandeaux, Csc

OF heavy mesh. Pink and
white. Hook-back styles. Sizes
81 to "a.
Friday only at 2sc.-Bargain Base
ment.
Handbags, $1.49
Women's Regular 2.98 Moire
Silk Bags, with silveroid frames.
Separate change purse.
Union Suits, 49c
Women's 69c Grade Ribbed
Suits. Bodice style, low neck.
shell knees. 40 to a. sizes.
Friday, Aoo.-BaHain Basement.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Blankets, SITS Pair

IL pairs. Heavy weight, plaid
design, in all good colorings.
Closely woven.
Friday only, se.75 psr.-seoond Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
$3.98 Tailored Hats
$3.50

Lyons Velvet Hats; black and
colors; trimmed with silk and
gold tinsekbraid.
Friday only. $2.5o.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Velvet and
Administer Rugs
$29.85
Regularly $3.50 to $45

About 100 that mill
closed out to us at far below
their regular values. Good
assortment of patterns and
colorings, splendid for any
room in the house. Scanned
and seamless. Sizes 84xl0H
and 9x12 feet.
Friday only, $28.s5.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
WOmen's Hose, $3.50

Regularly $500 to $3.50.
Glove Silk Hose. drop-stitch
and plain. in black, white,
brown and gray. All perfect.
Friday only, $2.5s.-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Drapery Material, 85c

Regularly $1.45. Sunfast.
Complete assortment of new
patterns in all the new shades.
Sc inches wide.
Friday only. S5c yard.-Second Floor
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Window Shades, 53c

100 Dozen Perfect Shades in
the wanted colors-ecru, light
and dark greens and white.
Regularly Csc.
Friday only, SIC each.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Mems Genuine $3.50
BW
Union
Suits
$:l.l5

Athletic style, sleeve
less and knee length.
Every suit bears the BND
red label. Sizes "a to 46.
Friday only, sl.l5 suit. -Aain
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Ribbon Specials

Remnants of Dresden, Moire.
Satin and Taffeta Ribbons. 5 to
81 inches wide. All colors and
many long lengths. Friday, 45c
yard.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Curtains. $3.50 Pair

Regular $3.50 Irish Point Cur
tains. in white or ecru. Dainty
for the better rooms.
Friday only. $3.50 pair.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
$5.o5 to $6.95 Hats, SIS

Trimmed Hats of Lyons and
Panne velvet, in all the ap-
proved styles and colors.
Friday only, S5.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Women |
Boys
| Girls and
Infants
Hose
|2prs.,49c'
Regularly 29c and Csc

Infants Mercerized Fine
Ribbed Hose, in black, white
and brown. Sizes 4 to 61a.
Children's Fine Ribbed
Onyx Hose, in black. white
and brown. Sizes S to 10.
Boys Double-knee Ribbed
Black Hose: extra long and
elastic. Sizes s to 101a.
Women's Onyx Lisle and
Cotton Hose: scanned back;
in black, white and brown.
All sizes.
ChiIdren's Fancy-top and
Plain White, Black and
Brown Socks. Sizes 4 to 9H.
Friday only. 3 pairs, 4sc.-Hain
Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Csc Hose at 17c

Women's Ribbed Hose. Seam
at back, reinforced feet. Black,
white and cordovan.
Friday only, Ito pair.-Barsain Base
Evening star., 1921-09-29
30c Lunch Boxes, 10,

Brown Fiber Lunch Boxes,
complete with brassed snaps
and leather handles.
Friday only, lso.-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
WOn1en'S Vests
2 for 45c

Regularly 2oc and 35c. Low
neck, ribbed. shoulder strap
and bodice. Regular and extra
Sizes in white and pink.
Friday only, 2 for 45c.-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29

Velvet Rugs, $3.50
Smaller sizes, 27x54 inches.
in complete assortment of
patterns. Sizes that can be
used in any part of the house.
Friday only. $2.39.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
5000 Yards
Wash Goods
Friday, l3c

Mill ends of better ging-
hams and white wash goods.
Also cretonnes, tickings and
scrims. ! to S yard lengths.
5000 yards in all.
Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Gis!s' Dresses, ST

OF gingham. in checks and
plain colors. Some with pock-
cts and sash. 2 to E years.
Friday only. N.-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Gauntlet Gloves, $3.45

OF glace kid. good quality
washable skin. In brown, gray.
mode and black. Regularly
$3.50
Friday only. $3.45 pair-Nain Floor.
Evening star., 1921-09-29
Women's Union Suits
4Oc

Regularly 6oc and 75c. Low
neck suits, shoulder strap and
bodice tops. Regular and extra
sizes.
Friday only. 4Sc.-Main Floor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
Stories of
Great Scouts
By ELMO SCOTT WATSON
THE IRON NERVE OF SAM
HOUSTON, THE VIRGINIAN

Courage and daring we're qualities
Characteristic of all the scouts who
won their right to fame in frontier his
tory, but for iron nerve and pure grit
Sam Houston was the peer of them all.
Perhaps he inherited his fortitude
from his father, who was a soldier
In the Revolution; perhaps during his
long stay among the Cherokee Indi-
..Ls he learned that a warrior bears
pain without fiinching.
Houston was a Virginian who had
entered the army and risen to the rank
Of ensign at the outbreak of the Creek
war in 1913. Gen. Andrew Jackson,
"Old Hickory" had taken the field
against the Greeks and, after a series
OF battles in which the Indians were
defeated, they made last stand at
their fortified encampment, Tohopeka,
In the Great Horseshoe bend of the
Iallapoosa river, Ala. - -.
During the assault on this fort, a
barbed arrow struck Houston in the.
thigh. He tried to pull it out, but
failed. The agony was frightful.
Calling to soldier Houston COM
handed him to extract the shaft.
| Twice the man tried and failed, then
begged to be relieved Of the task when
he saw the unspeakable torture he
was causing.
TRY again." commanded Houston.
And if you fail, I'll run you through
with my sword!'
The third attempt was successful,
and as the barbed shaft was torn
from the flesh, it was followed by a
| gush of blood, General Jackson. see
! ing. HouSton's wound ordered him, to
the rear. The young ensign waited
until Jackson had passed on, had
surgeon bind up the wound and in
few minutes he was back in the thick
of the fighting.
The high peak in HoustOns adven-
turOus life came in 1886 when, at the
head Of a little army of 800 Texans,
with the battle cry of Remember the
Alamo" on their lips, he defeated the
]
! dictator, at San Jacinto, and won free
dom for Texas. He was elected first
president of the Lone Star republic
At the outbreak of the Civil war,
Houston, who, was governor of Texas,
was bitterly, opposed to the secession
Of that state from the Union. The
/ Confederates forced him to resign.
| They required all men over sixteen to
register and to carry pass while
! travelling. Houston refused to do
either. Once they stopped him and
demanded his pass. San Jacinto is
my pass through Texas" Numbered
the brave old man as he rode on.
Houston died at his home in Hunts
vile July rs 1868 with the name of
Texas on his lips.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
JEDEDIAH STRONG SMITH, THE
AMERICAN ULYSSES

This is a story of a modern Ulysses,
a frontier hero of many Wanderings,
who died without receiving the fame
which was his, due, Il man whose serv-
ice to America has been but lately
appreciated by his countrymen. Jede-
diah Strong Smith was his name, and
his contribution to history was the
first accurate mapping of the great
West.
Smith was born in New York in
1899. AS a boy he played with the
young Seneca Indians of Chief Corn
planters tribe, and learned their lore.
He became an expert with the bow
and arrow, which he afterward car
ried on all Of his expeditions. Once
he brought down hawk flying about
70 yards above him, and he could
drive a shaft to the heart of a buff
falO as skillfully as any Indian hunter.
In years Of wandering Smith
crossed the western country on the
south from the Colorado river to the
Pacific; he crossed it midway from
the Rockies to the Pacific and he
traversed it on the north from Cali
f0rpia to the Rockies. He visited all
the important streams from Arizona
to the Yellowstone country, and he
made accurate notes of all he saw.
This information was used in correct
ing the unreliable maps of the day
and proved of inestApaBle value to
later explorers.
Smiths death was heroic. In 1881
he was guiding a wagon train over
the Santa Fe trail. The train had TAX
en- short cut around the head of the
CimarrOn river and soon was lost In
a desert country. Water must be
found at once. Smith set out In search
of stream, and finally reached one.
While drinking he was surrounded BY
band of Comanches, who determined
to have the white mans gun.
The Indians signaled peace, and af-
ter talking In the sign language for a
while, they succeeded In frightening
Smiths horse. AS 1t turned, they shot
at the scout with arrows, wounding
him In the arm. Smith wheeled about,
shot the chief dead with his rifle and
killed two more sava.es with his pis
tolls. Then grasping Els ak, the scout
dashed into their midst They cut
him down with their lances, but when
they approached to scalp him, Smith
rose up again and stabbed three of
them with his knife. Then he dropped
dead. The Indians afterward admit
ted that he had killed 10 OF their party
before he diedl