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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08
A LOVE FEAST.
Rival Farmers Union Leaders EN-.
brace Each Oother.

brace Each Oother.
In common with all friends of the
Farmers Union, the Eagle rejoices
in the settling of the disputes that
have heretofore distracted the coun-
ellis of that great and useful organiza.
ton. AS is we'll known, President
Neill and ex-President Calvin were the
leaders of the two factions. The cor
respondent of the Galveston News
thus describes the scene of their re-
Cancellation:
Before the investigating commit
tees report was submitted President
Neill surrendered the gavel to Lee
Satterwhite of Freestone County as
temporary chairman. A general free
for-all discussion pro and con follow
ed the reading of the report, each man
seeming to think he had a solution
for the problem. After the discus
sions had continued for some time
and at time when most men would
have shut off further discussion with
the gavel and brought the matter to
a showdown, Mr.. Satterwhite an
nounced from the chair that further
discussion would be restricted to Pres
ident Neill and ex-President Calvin.
I'm the course of exchange of talks
that followed by these gentlemen, Mr.
Neill indicated that he cherished no
luminosity for Mr. Calvin, or any 9th
er member of the union, and when he
had finished Mr.. Satterwhite, who sat
at the stand, with President Neill on
one side and Mr.. Calvin on the other,
turned to the latter and in an under
tone said. Mr.. Neil has signified
his wishes to drop the whole matter
Why not settle it now?' Calvin cheer
fully replied that it was his desire
at harmony should prevail where
upon the two leaders moved toward
each other, and when they met it was
not with a handclasp, but in an EN-
brace.
Then came the scene that beggars
description. Five hundred strong
men went down under the wave of
emotion that engulfed the assemblage
Some shouted. Many wept outright
and it was declared upon good author
/ ity that there was not a dry eye in
the great auditorium. AS the two
| leaders stood embraced some one
said. Let us swing Chapman into it,
whereupon Mr.. Chapman, who was in
the rear of building, was carried for
ward a willing participant in the inn
pressive demonstration. Amid the
shouts and weeping for JOY and other
/ demonstrations j. A. Kinard of How
ard County started up the good old
camp meeting song, How Firm a
! Foundation and every one who could
make a noise like singing, who was
not too much overcome, joined in the
grand old song until it seemed that
the roof would be raised from the
building. More than one of the cool
loaded among the delegates stated
that in all their experiences they had
never witnessed anything to equal it,
A prominent labor leader said: L
confess that I am a pretty hard case
when it comes to touching my emo
tional nature, but even | was not an
exception to those who were moved
to tears And so the matter ended,
the union being drawn together with
new and stronger ties"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08

this DATE IN HISTORY
August 9.

Fe1e~s
1160-Frederick |. defeated by
the Italians at the battle of
Carcano.
1796-Elba surrendered to the
British.
1S12-A bloody battle was
fought at Maguaga.
1S14-Commodore Hardy, with
a British fleet, opened his at
tack on Stonington, Conn,
which continued for three
days.
1S19-William T. G. Morton, the
discover of ether, was born.
Died July Is, 1868.
a 1S41-Sub-treasury act repealed
and a general bankruptcy bill
passed.
1S47-Business was first Off
cially transacted in the new
custom house at Boston.
1S62-Gen. Banks defeated at
Cedar Mountain, Va.
: 1S70-Fall of the Olivier Min
s. istry in France.
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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08

While the Submissionists have a
small majority of the primary vote
and will have a working majority in
the State convention, the Ants have
a majority in the State senate, and
as the constitution requires two
thirds majority of each house to sub
NIT an amendment, there is chance
for a mix-up that will last at least
until another legislature is elected.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08

The term business men is often
used in a restricted sense, meaning
wealthy manufacturers or merchants,
and sometimes to include stock gam
blers and other spectators. w. J.
Bryan's definition is: Every man
who is engaged in a work which is
useful to society is a business man;
every man who contributes by brain
or muscle to the nations wealth is a
business man.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08
Special Excursion Train to Houston
and Galveston and Return,

Tickets will be sold for special
train leaving Fort Worth Saturday
night, and arriving in Houston and
Galveston Sunday morning. Special
train returning will leave Galveston
500 p. m. Sunday, and tickets will be
good to leave Galveston or or before
Monday August 1st. For rates and
information as to train service, see
|. & G. N. agents. 40
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08

Europe has S6,O0O,OOO cotton spin
dies and grows no cotton. Texas
grows 100000 bales of cotton and
spins practically none. There is a
lesson in these figures for Texas
farmers and business men.-National
Co-operator.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08
KERN TO SPEAK.

Democratic Nominee Will Speak to
Local chautsuqua.
Charles City, Ia, Aug. Prepare.
tons are being made for the ente
tainment of a record-breaking crowd
al the local Chautauqua assembly to-
morrow, when the speaker will be
J, hn w. Kern, the Democratic candi-
date for vice president The address
VIII be the only one that Mr.. Kern
will deliver before he begins his &C.
tive campaign work in September.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08
FREE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Preaching Sunday night by the pas
tor at p. m. Subject: THE Au-
thenticity Of the English Bible" Sun
day school at 10 a. m; prayer meet.
ing Wednesday night.
T. C. FERGUSON, Pastor.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08

Tonight along towards midnight,
which will be Sunday morning in Ne"
Zealand the American battleships
will arrive at Auckland. The New
Zealanders are in a frenzy of excite
rent over the event. In that remote
part of the world a great fleet has
never been seen.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08

Two of the seven candidates for
vice president have undergone surgi
cal operations since the nomination
All of them except Mr.. Kern will I'M
dergo another operation in November
by which they will have their political
aspirations amputated.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08

Bryan's Commoner of August Z
contains the following among other
acknowledgements of money receiv-
ed: Bryan, Texas send New
York exchange for SIS, my contribu-
ton to the presidential campaign
fund. With best wishes for Democrat
ic success" Who sent it?
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08

Every law on the statute book that
is not enforced weakens the power OF
law and tends toward anarchy. The
making of laws for buncombe is one
OF the evils OF the times.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08
BRYAN, TEXAS, AUGUST s, 1908

President Gompers cannot deliver
the entire labor vote to Bryan, but ne
can come as near it as President van
Cleye can come to delivering the en-
tire business mems" vote.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08

The full rendition law has come to
stay and all opposition to it is Ike
kicking against the goads. Not only
the tax collectors, but a large major
ity of the people are for it.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES.

Sunday school at $50 a. m. Preach
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Preach
are requested to meet fifteen minutes
earlier in the morning.
H. w. Hamilton.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08

V.B. Hudson w. W.Wilson
Bryan, Texas. Franklin, Tex
DSON. & wi LSoN
Attorneys-at-Law
Bryan and Franklin, Texas.
VIII practice in county, state and fed
eral courts. Special attention to
business in Brazos and Rob-
inson counties.
FOR SALE.
1916 acres of land in the Moses
Hughes survey, near Edge. Price
and terms reasonable.
Half acre of land with improve
ments, one block east of my home.
so acres adjoining 4. & M. Col
lege land on west side, near Provi-
dence church. Known as the George
Platter place.
100 acres, including Double Sulphur
springs, on Navasota river.
v. 3. HUDSON.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-08
LAW HEN DER SON,

Surveyor and Abstractor. Office in
front of the Court House. Bryan,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-29
DOCK STREET IN
TERRIBLE Il. |;|. | ! |. I: SHAPE
Heavy Wagons Almost Wrecked
While Trying to Cross
Gullies.

Among the several reports OF bad
streets made to the Street Committee
last night was the condition Of Dock
In the vicinity Of the Old Dominion
wharyes. Councilman Lynch stated that
times without number 1t had been re-
ported to him BY almost all Of the
manufacturers and other business men.
who were obliged to haul over 1t. AS
a matter OF fact, 1t Is full OF ruts. any
where from five to eight inches deep,
and no team can possibly haul the
load that 1t should over it without the
repairs.
Mr.. Lynch's plan was TO ascertain the
amount of money not spent in the diff
ferent wards Of the city and to expend
this residue on Dock Street. putting It,
as far as the amount would permit
In good condition for hauling.
The clerk OF the committee was In
structed to find out the amount OF un.
expended funds and report to the COM
mittee on August 2Sth. Mr.. Lynch said
that as the Improvement was OF vast
Importance to both Marshall and JET
ferson Wards. they should work for
RELIEF.
City Engineer Rolling submitted
plans OF street and avenue extensions
IN Lee District, and announced his
scheme for laying out the now terri-
tory. The matter was laid on the
table until the next meeting. In the
meantime, members OF the committee
may call at his office and fully ac-
quaint themselves with ths situation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-29
Hampton-Old Point Order De-
fcrred, However, Until Citizens
Can Be Heard.
NOT UNFAIR, SAYS COMMISSION.
Unless Evidence Of Petitioners Is
Overcome, 1o-Cent Fare Will
Prevail.

At the conclusion OF the hearing hes
fore the Corporation Commission yes
terday afternoon, upon the application
81 81 fne New Nv News e. and Old Point
Hampton Roads Traction Company for
leave to increase the passenger rata
between Newport News and Hampton
mission. through its chairman. Judgu
Prentis, stated that the companies had
made out prima facie case. emitting
them to the commissions consent to
increase the rate; and that unless tho
objectdrs sould adduce evidence 10
overcome that submitted by the cons
panfea. and showing that the latter
are at the present scent rate per pas
fair valuation Of their properties. the
request for leave to increase the rate
would be granted. The commission
fixed August 18th as the time for hear
Ing such evidence as the DIRECTORS to
the petition may desire to offer. Tho
commission Indicated that tho present
cent fare between Newport Newa
and Hampton was cheap as compared
tween Norfolk and Ocean View and
Salam and Roanoke. where the charges
are respectively 10 cents and IL cents
II the directors decide to offer evil
dence on August 18th. the companies
Will have the privilege of putting on
witnesses in rebutfal.
President Payne a Witness.
President w j. Payne was the only
witness yesterday. He was on tho
stand throughout the hearing. having
been examined by Hon. S. Gordon
Cumming. OF counsel FOR the railways,
and cross-examined by City Attorney
j. A. Massie of Newport News: City
Attorney W. c. L. Taliaferro. Of Hamp.
ton. and Mr.. O. D. Bachelor, attor.
ney for the Newport News Chamber OF
Commerce.
q Mr.. Payne made strong witness
for the companies and he submitted
statistics from his annual reports to
show that under the present rate OF
charges for carrying passengers tina
companies are not getting fair res
turn upon the capital invested.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-29
FEDERAL LICENSE rs
EVIDENCE OF GUILT
.ARM0RY MEASURE
STAB TE D AGAIN
Amended Resolution Adopted by
Council, Only Two Members
Voting No.

, It took the Common Council less than
fifteen minutes last night to pass tho
resolution for the combined ma rket-
house, and armory for the Richmond
25 to 2. The report came from the
Finance. Committee, to which it had
been referred. with the recomme nda-
ton that 1t be passed
Messrs. Richards and Lynch. in spite
of the fact that their colleagues We're
heartily in favor of the resolution. to-
naciously held to the. opinion that it
was not feasible to have a market
house and an armory under the same
roof. and cast their votes against the
measure. They explained that they
We're heartily in favor OF the armory,
but not one which would be the second
story Of market.
The new ordinance was framed to
remedy legal defects in the original
document, to which the Mayor and the
City Attorney took exception.
This time, on account OF the Jealous
efforts Of President Peters. most OF tn e
members were in their seats before he
arrived. Vice President Spence performs
ing until he gave up the gavel to his
superior officer. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-29
MADE
EXCELLENT SHOW.
Equipment Inspector Gave Bat
terry High Rank, Says
Officer.

After thoroughly inspecting the guns
and equipment of the. Richmond How
tiers yesterday. Lieutenant Colonel o.
B, Mitcham. chief officer Of the De-
partment Of the East, United States
army. expressed himself MS greatly
pleased with the conditions OF the
equipment and buildings. While not
giving out anything official as to the
result OF the inspection, the battery
made very good percentage, the In
spectinE officer being loud In his praise.
That the inspection was thorough in
every detail is readily seen, for with a
detuilHof ten men working steadily,
taking the guns apart SO that the Of
ficer might examine every piece con-
nected with them, the work which be-
gan at o o'clock was not concluded UNI
til shortly after 6 last night. Captain
Myers was on the ground throughout
the day. and assisted in every wey pos
eible.
Before leaving Colonel Mitcham. while
finding no fault, impressed upon the
officers the urgent need OF selecting
competent men to take care OF the
equipment He left last night by boat
for Norfolk, where he will inspect the
batteries of that city and Portsmouth
before returning to Washington.
Last night at the armory the bat.
terry held its semi-annual business
meeting, with an attendance Of III
members. The men showed great en-.
thusiasm when Captain Myers an.
nounced that the contract for the com.
| pletion OF the improvements on the
armory had been awarded. They also
| promised Captain Myers that the,
4 would see that the organization re,
4 ports for the annual inspection ane
muster before Colonel Stern, In October
i with not less than l33 enlisted men. III
A forts VIII he made to enlist desirable
recruits and the member bringing ii
4 the most within specified time vii
be presented with medal. 33S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-29
BOARD FAILED
T0.G|ETi QUORUM.
Teachers Pension Roll May Be
Considered To-Day if Other
Members Report.

For the first time In many years the
State Board OF Education failed OF a
quorum last night, and the meeting
scheduled to take place. went over
Exactly half the members we're present
and 1t Is not unlikely that Attorney
General Anderson will return from
this morning. In which event
the meeting Will be held o-day. Those
present were: Governor Swanson, DR..
J. L. Jarman, OF Farmville. and Messrs
OF Bristol. and Lynch. OF
Frederick. The abssntees. were Sup
erintendent Egglcston. who is confined
to his home by sickness: Attorncy-Gen-
eral Anderson and Colonel N. b. Tucker
Jr., both of Lexington. and DR.. Charles
W. Kent, OF the University OF Virginia.
who is III New York on business.
Messrs. Lynch. Mcchesney and Jar
man will probably remain here to-day
In order to await the arrival OF Major
Anderson. who has been wired for by
Secretary r. c. Stearnes. One OF the
chief matters scheduled for considera-
ton Is the making UP of the pension
roll OF teachers who wish to retire from
the service under the new law. There
is much other business to be consider
ed, however and a number OF book
agents are here awaiting the arrival
OF an additional member to make up a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-29
WANT more L|GH1|
IN NEW TERRITORY
Committee Recommends S1mmedi~
ate Work in Way Of Erecting
Poles and Wires.

Concerning the matter OF electric
lights for the annexed territory, tha
Committee on Electricity reported q
resolution last night subject to the
provisions of an ordinance, authorizing
the city to proceed at once with tho
erection Of all necessary poles. wires
and other apparatus, and to purchase
all lamps and equipment for dis.
tributing system for lo3 arc lights IN
the outlying district. The committee
was also uthorized to negotiate and rec
port to the Council contract for the
supply OF an electric current and tho
proper maintenance OF the lamps.
Mr.. e. Nj. Tratford, engineer In
charge OF the preparation of plans and
specifications, was present and addressl,
ed the committee In favor OF the reso.5
luton, giving as his opinion that II
would be more economical for the city,
Moreover, he explained, when the newt
plant is constructed, this much Of the.
work will be already installed and
will only await the connections.
The resolution was unanimously
recommended. and will be reported I'd
the next meeting Of Council on Monk
day night # r. - $500 i5.5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-29
WANT VIRGINIA LANDS
Long List of Persons Who Desire to
Settle In state.

Long List of Persons Who Desire to
Settle In state.
Commissioners George w. Koiner is
in receipt Of letters from the follows
ing persons who desire to settle in
Virginia:
wants location in Tidewater Virginia
A. C.. Akin, Canton. N. Y, wants to
buy farm near the markets, suitable
for dairy and poultry.
o. L. Geer. No. 3sl Madison Avenue,
New York City, wishes a list OF Vir-
ginia lands for sale.
W. D. Allen. Worcester, Mass, wants
place suitable for trucking and poul-
try, near Washington
j. f. Parte, No. 10 Linden Avenue,
Nashville, Tenn, wants list Of farm
lands for sale In Virginia.
]. N. Folkes, No. 8l3 Jenny Lind
Street. McKeesport. Pa, esires Slitera-
ture about agriculture in Virginia. Is
planning to locate here.
Mrs. &. a. Bell: No. All West Bell
Place, ST. Louis, Mo-, wants to locate
in Virginia and purchase a place suit
able for farm purposes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-29
POLICE COURT CASES

Several Thieves Arc sentenced by Justice
ri John to Various jail Terms
Harvey Harris tcolored) was sentenced to
ak months in jail from tbs Police Court
yesterday morning on a charge of stealing
. number OF brasses from. the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway. Tne robbery occurred
sThursday night
q Joseph Courtney tcolored>. charged with
entering the house OF J. v. Jarvis and steal
ing theretrom one bag OF corn and anoth er
bag OF Data. was sent Oh to tho grand Jury.
Il Lula Hurt (colored). charged with steal
ing az cents from James Howard, was lsen-
fenced to four months In TALL
SS s. p. Alley white. charged with stealing
IS from 3. 8. Boze, was seatsneed to thirty
days In Ja1l.
s.. Pr.su was nned IS on charge OF
Altering at his trade on the Sabbath.
Five skin players were nned IS each.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-29
W|ITED UNDER
FEAR d COURT
TDriscoll, Baggage Thief, Pleads
Guilty, Making Full
Confession.
TWO YEARS IN PE:NI.lTENTlARY
TWO YEARS in ENlTENTlARY
Last Of Notorious Gang Brought
Here Again for Safe
Keeping.

Notwithstanding his violent denial OF
guilt and his statement on Monday
that another man with the same name
was the crook, Harry Drisco.l, charged
will, being a member Of the notorious
ibagsage-s tealing gang, entered plea
Of guilty at Orange yesterday, and was
given two years in the penltentinry.
lie Was brought back to Heorlco Jail
in the afternoon for safe keeping pend
:ng his TRANSFER to the State institute
ton. Although Deputy Sheriff Garrett
realized that nriscoll was a desperate
character he had no trouble with him
on the trip. Detective l.. j.. Scherer.
OF tho ChesnIt axe and Ohio Railway,
who was mainly responsible for break
ing up the gnns. went to Orange az q
witness. Mrs. Driscoll also accompanied
the party.
Made Full Confession.
When the case was called Common.
swcaltll's Attorney Williams announced
to the court that the prls ,n.r wound
plead guilty, ni6 recommended that he
be given a t,rn Of two years In the
.rententiary. The Indie, at was then
read, In which an itemlznd list of 'as
property STOLEN was included. the total
value Of tho articles amounting to
ss,750.75. After the reading OF the war
rant, Judge Grimsley asked the prisoner
II he was guilty Of the charge. where-
upon Drlscoll said in an inaudtble tone
that he was. Not hearing the subducd
reply, the Judge repeated the ques-
ton, and this time the prisoner. speak
ing loud enough to be heard all over
the courtroom. confessed that he was
guilty OF the entire charge.
In consideration Of the plea and of
the recommendation of the Common
wealth's Attorney, Judge Grimsley sem
fenced Driscoll to a term Of two years.
Speaking of his confession, Drlscoll
said yesterday THAT he thought 1t best
to plead guilty and get the benefit Of
the confession. rather than risk his
case with jury. He thinks that by
good behavior and hard work he will
be free man within year.