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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-15
SHOE SIZE.
How the Standard Of hsasurams"s
Was Established.

Was Established.
IL is most difficult for many persons
TO remember the sizes OF their differ
ent articles OF wearing apparel. Col
lars. shirts and gloves are easy enough
because In the case Of these u Is
matter OF actual inches. But the hat
and shoe numbers are what puzzle
most people. TO say nothing OF the
mystery why No. II stocking goes
with a No. : shoe.
This last puzzle is. however. easily
explained. Stockings have always
been measured by the inch from heel
to toe. but the numbering OF shoes
was hxed long time ago by French
man.
The Frenchman permanently hxed
the numbers Of shoes for all Europe
and America. He arbitrarily decided
that no human foot could possibly be
smaller than three and seven-eighth
Inches So. calling this point zero. he
allowed one third Of an inch to a size
and accordingly built mp his scale. u
follows therefrom that n man cannot
end out the number OF his own shoe
unless he be an expert arithmetician.
Even then he Is likely 10 go wrong.
because all the shoe experts allow for
the weight Of the Individual and the
build Of his foot before they try TO
determine what size shoe he ought to
wear
As far as women's shoes are con
cerned the problem Is still more dim
cult. because many Of the manufac'
turers instead Of keeping to the regu'
lar scale have marked down their
numbers one or two sizes In order to
capture easily battered customers. For
this reason most dealers ask out OF
town customers to send an old shoe
with their orders.
The system Of measuring hats Is
much simpler Any man can tell what
size he wears simply by adding the
width and length Of the inner briu
and then dividing by two. Orders car
also be sent 10 the shopkeeper By
stating the circumference Of the head
/. Boston Globe.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-15
ARe CORN SHOWS WORTH THE
COST.

The Texas Corn Growers Associa-
ton has for some years been pushing
a campaign OF education for better
grain crops in Texas. Just at this
time there appears TO be one question
that should be discussed not only by
farmers from the point of view Of
their progress. but also by the bank
ing and mercantile interests from
their point OF view. This question is
neither new nor novel. but deserves
attention because OF It's direct bearing
OF the material prosperity OF the
Southwest
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-15
Would the Farmers and Texas be Ben.
efitted by a Stable and Larger
Production Of Grain Crops.

Without going into detail | will as
sumo that such an end could be accom-
plished by bringing TO our farmers,
a large amount OF draft stock to make
deeper and earlier breaking OF fields
possible, and the more general use OF
improved varieties OF acclimated seed.
Accepting this statement without fur
Their discussion desire to make rec
ord OF the following observations:
I. Approximately half the cultiva-
ted land In Texas is In cotton. and as
II requires two or three times more
effort TO mature an acre OF cotton
than most any other field crop, II
seems plausible 10 assume that cotton
is the largest factor in determining
the annual earning power OF Texas
farm labor.
2. The average annual income OF
Texas farm laborers is given at 1905
by the last census. This Is the highest
reported for any Southern state. Ala
bama stands lowest. at sli3. As af
fordIng a basis for comparison OF our
progress with that OF the outside
world we note that the same class OF
workers In Iowa receives s6l1 per
annum, n fraction more than double
that OF his co-laborer In Texas.
3. approximately three fourths OF
our population Is directly engaged In
agriculture. II Is reasonable TO be
iieve that the ability OF the farm work
ers to purchase the things that mark
progress, education. comfortable
homes and modern public utilities. will
be limited by his ability to produce
net values. The purchasing power Of
the community. county or state VIII
remain low so long as the producing
power OF the largest part OF our pop
ulation is low.
4. The producing power OF the Tex
as farmer is greatly reduced In gen
eral way by his lower educational
qualifications. his failure to make use
OF books, papers. bulletins and meet
ings affording information on the
methods OF utilization and marketing
The producing power OF the Texas
farmer Is directly lowered by a toe
heavy drain on his working capital
because he continually purchases from
abroad. a large amout OF supplies that
can be produced at home at less cost
Chief among the latter are grains and
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-15
What She Imagined.

Don't imagine" I've said afier sue
had refused him. that ] am gong
away To blow my trains out ar dr'n'
myself to death"
NO" she replied. Il have No ideN
that YOU viii de- anything Of thai sind
You are going away To do some won
dernl thing whrh will bring you
wealth and fame and make me regre'
all the rest ~ my life that didn't be-
licv. you when yon infatuated that you
were one Of the greatest little men
that had ever come over the asphalt
Chicago Record Herald
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-15
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES.

The I. & G. " will sell excursion
tickets to all points in Texas, Dec.
18th. 22nd. 2Srd. cath. 25th. Goth. 3Oth,
3lst. and Jan. LIST, limit Jan. 9Th. at
one and one-third fare. For further
information see ID. c. DeAaret. Ticket
ACT. l. & G. n. R.R. d2lw1l
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-15

Isn't your hat rather curious In
shape" asked the uniformed man.
Certainly" answered his wife. III
has TO be. Any hat that wasn't curl
Gus In shape would look queer. =
Washington Star.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-15
Never Foraets EN-.

MAUD Is continually giggling. she
seems 10 hnv' an ever present sense OF
humor"
Not AZ ALL What she has Is simply
an ever present consciousness OF aim
plcs. = Roston Transcript
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-15
BRYAN MATTRESS FACTORY

is now open for all kinds Of
work. Renovatlng and new
Work a Speciality. All work
Guaranteed.
c. r. WHITE, Mana err.
Phone No. 453.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-30
COL. JOHN BYRNE DEAD
WAS FATHER OF CADET KILLED
IN FOOT BALL GAME.
Fine Military Record in Civil War.
For Many Years Head Of a
Detective Bureau.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BUFFALO, n. Y. December 3o.-Col.
Joh9 Ryrne, chief of detectives for the
past thirty years for the United States
Express Company, died this morning at
the family home, y Summit avenue. in
this city. Death was due to a stroke of
apoplexy, which the colonel suffered De-
cember IL. Col. Byrne was the father Of
Cadet Eugene Byrne of West Point. who
was killed in a foot ball game at that
place about two months ago. 1t is be-
lieved that the shock of his sons death
brought on the stroke Of apoplexy.
Col. Byrne had a fine military record
in the civil war. and was a member of
the 155th New York Volunteer Infantry.
He was shot through the head at SpottsyI-
vania Court House. Va. and the wound re-
suited In the loss OF the senses of taste
and smell, and the left eye.
At the close Of the war he became cap
tain Of the Niagara frontier police Of this
city. and later he became Buffalo's first
superintendent OF police. He organized
and commanded the Pan-American police
force during the exposition held in this
city. Incidental to his other work, he
was principal OF the Byrne national de-
tective bureau. Of this city for the past
forty-oiie years.
Col. Ryrne leaves a wife and five chill
dren. son. Louis 7. Byrne, recently a
pointed to West Point is now a student
at the National Preparatory School at
Highland Falls. n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-30
CLAIMS FOR DEMURRAGE.
Secretary MacVeagh Called Upon for
Statement.

Chief Justice Clabaugh today cited
Franklin Macveagh. Secretary Of the
Treasury, to show cause January Z next
why a writ of mandamus should not is
sue to compel him to draw warrants In
the settlement OF claims of Lind & Co.
Of New York city, allowed by the auditor
OF the Navy Department.
Lind & Co., under contracts with tn
Navy Department. claimed demurrage to
the extent of $5.5s3.04 for delay in load
ing the Nederland at Newport News. Va,
in August and September. 1907. and
s., 1929 for similar delay in loading the
Strathblane at Philadelphia. They de-
clare that although the draft for the
larger claim was prepared and demand
made upon Secretary MacVeagh. he re-
fused to order the necessary signatures
to be attached, and has refused to pre-
pare the warrant for the smaller claim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-30
ALEXANDR|AAFF
Judgment for Waters in Suit
Against Prosise.
CHRISTMAS TREE PARTIES
Sunday Schools Entertain-Mayor
and Officials to Attend Washing
ton Reception to Commissioners.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, December so. 1909.
A verdict for the complainant has just
been handed down by Judge ]. b. T.
Thornton Of the circuit court for this city
In the case Of Waters against Prosise and
others, involving the ownership Of a val
liable tract OF land in Alexandria county.
Judge C. E. Nicol OF this city repre-
sented the complainant and the defendant
was represented by +. RI. Thomas of
Washington.
Mayor F. j. Paff and the following
delegation OF members of the chamber
of commerce will tonight attend the re-
ception in Washington TO the retiring
District Commissioners: J. r. Johnson,
president; A. D. Brockett. vice president
J. T. Preston. secretary: w. A. Smoot.
jr.. II. X. Field, John w. May. Carroll
J. c. Smoot. ]. Y. Williams. r. S. Jones,
T. c. Smith. r. C. Howard. g. l.. Boothe,
j. r. n. Curtin. c. S. T. Burke. S. L.
Monroe and II. B. Cation.
Sunday School Entertainments.
Bethany Independent Methodist Protes-
tant Church Sunday School last evening
held its Christmas entertainment. Prizes
were distributed to the scholars.
Rev. ". NJ. Poisal, pastor of the church,
was presented with a we'll filled purse. N.
s. Greenaway. superintendent of the Sun
day school. was the recipient of a set of
silver-mounted ebony brushes. The pro-
gram was as follows: Chorus. Merry
Christmas" chorus, Sing for Joy;
prayer, congregation: solo, when the
Christmas Bells Are Ringing Elizabeth
Hantzmon: chorus. BELLS of Christmas
recitation. Not Asleep Dorothy Hayes:
gett: chorus. 1.-The Angels Song; chorus
by primary department, Little Door Open
Vide: chorus, "A Christmas Lullaby;
class exercises. Stocking and Candles. =
recitation by five primary scholars:
chorus. Like Silver Bells: duet. Dear
Little Blue-eyed Baby" Harrie and Irv-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-30

sociation will be reorganized tonight with
the election Of officers.
At the annual meeting of the American
Cowboys Association. held at Pythian
Hall last night, the following officers
were elected: a. J. Butcher. president; l.
Bowman. vice president; j. Peed, warden
l.. Fl. Nelson, secretary: Fl. Butcher
treasurer: X. Johnson, inside guard;
Mitchell, outside guard.
The Alexandria Light Infantry basket
ball team last night defeated the Fort
Hunt team in a game played at Armor.
Hall by a score of "a to 8.
Watch night services will be held Fri
day night next at Trinity Methodist Epis-
copal Church, beginning at 10 O'Clock.
The explosion of g. kerosene lamp in
house occupied by colOred people on
South Pitt street. last night, caused a
slight blaze. The occupants threw the
lamp into the street before much damage
was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-30

1t is said in Clarksburg, w. Va, that
the section men on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad are being organized into a
union and that organizers are working
among the men all along the line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-30
Winners of Races.

Over LOCO sheet and tinplate workers
will be put to work about January Il at
Wierton, near Holidays Cove. Va. Va.
when the new plant of the Phillips Sheet
and Tinplate Company will be put IN
operation. The company is working it,
construction force day and night 20 81
the plant com2letAS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-30
One of a Kind
Ruqs Sacrificed for Clearance

All odd Rugs-one of a kind OF size or pattern
to be cleared i'm preparation for inventory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-30
SOON FOLLOWS HUSBAND
DEATH OF WIDOW OF CAPT.
F. w. CROSBY.
Distinguished for Her Work in
Local Patriotic and Charitable
Organizations.

Mrs. Hannah Everett Crosby, widow of
Capt Francis W. Crosby, died about
O'Clock this morning at the Crosby home.
Sd and c streets. Since shortly before
the death of her husband, which occurred
| on the I'D instant. Mrs. Crosby had been
in a serious condition. The turn for the
| worse developed Tuesday. Mrs. Crosby
was eighty-f1ve years of age. She leaves
| two daughters. Mrs. George Z. March OF
Georgetown, Col. and Mrs. J. b. Nc
| Carthy of this city: one son, Prof Otis
Crosby of Boston. and one daughter-in-
law. Mrs. Robert Emmett Crosby. widow
of son who died several years ago. Mrs
| Crosby leaves five grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren
Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock from Lees chapel,
SS2 Pennsylvania avenue. The serv-
ices Will be held under the direction OF
the Legion of Loyal Women and the w.
c. I. u, with both of which organiza-
tons Mrs. Crosby was closely associated.
The remains are to be cremated and the
ashes inferred by the side of those of
her husband in Oak Hill cemetery.
All of Mrs. Crosbys children we're with
her at the time of her death, as were
several grandchildren Though her death
was expected it was a great shock to
her family and the wide circle of friends
who had gathered about her during her
log lie in Washington.
Mrs. Crosby was born in the town OF
Rutland. VI. February "a, 1924. At the
age Of twenty-five years she was married
to Capt Crosby. At the close of the
civil war Mrs. Crosby came to Wash
ington with her husband when the latter
began his work as geological collector for
the National Museum, and she lived
here since. In her husbands work she
took the deepest interest, and shared
with him the feeling of satisfaction that
he had accomplished something worthy
in the scientific world. The Crosby geo.
logical collection in the National Museum
stood in her eyes as a monument to the
great achievement OF her husband.
Sought to Relieve Distress.
for her patriotic. and philanthropic work.
AS a member of patriotic religious or
CARNATIONS she dispensed charity in all
parts of the District. Her work among
the prisoners of the jail for years was
characteristic of her nature, as was her
ever-present desire to relieve distress as
much as lay in her power.
With her husband she celebrated her |
golden wedding anniversary April 3. 1859, |
and the same date this year the sixtieth |
anniversary. On the former occasion she |
was presented with gold badge by the
Legion of Loyal Women. At the sixtieth
anniversary the same order presented her
with sixty pink carnations.
Mrs. Crosby was a member of the
Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Union Veteran
Legion and the Elizabeth Jackson Chap
ter of the Daughters Of the American |
Revolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-30
RACES ON SPEEDWAY
Drivers Take Advantage of
the Snowfall.
FEW SPECTATORS ON HAND
Dozen or More Entries in the Class
Judging and Short Races Over
the New Course.
FEW SPECTATORS ON HAND
KNK.R

There were a dozen or more entries III
the snow carnival yesterday afternoon
on the new Speedway course and. despite
tn. small number of spectators, members
Of the Riders and Drivers Association,
under whose auspices it was given, eN-
pressed themselves as satisfied. In addi-
ton to judging for class there were Q
number Of short trotting and pacing
races. j. w. Rowland, William Blatcher
and Charles Hardy of Baltimore were the
judges.
In class Judging Bedford Boy. ownec
by G. L. Claspy. was given the first
award: Okian Baron, owned by John O.
Gheen, second: Gold Pebble, owned by
DIR. A. +. Powell. third. and Billy Patch,
owned by A. j. Riley, fourth. In max
inS the class awards 75 per cent Was
allowed for appointment.
Winners of Races.
Among the winners in the racing which
was over a course of a little over Q
quarter of a mile were Doctor Chase,
owned by George Goodacre; Nan Pat
terson, owned and driven by Andrew
Gleason; Gold Pebble. owned by Dr. A.
e. Pow I'll, and Bedford Boy, owned and
driven by Mr.. Claspy.
Among those who witnessed the car
nival were President De Graw of the Rid
ers and Drivers Association, Gen Mel
son A. Miles. who drove about the course
behind a handsome pair of bays: Mrs.
Howard. owner Of the jumper Rob Roy.
and Mrs. f. .. Smith behind her high
stopper Groom.
1t is probable other imprompt1 events
will be held on the course from day To
day as long as the snow lasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-30
Coolest Night Of Winter.

Last night was the coolest Alexandria
has experienced this winter. At police
station early this morning the ther1nom.
eter was seven degrees above zero. Many
Of the city's poor are suffering. Demands
for wood and coal this morning were
numerous. Food and clothing are asked
for by the ladies OF the Associated Char
tiles.
Hundreds Of hydrants throughout the
city are frozen tight. Every plumber in
the city today had his hands full in
thawing out and repairing pipes.
There will be a meeting Of the Com
muters' Protective Association at 8
o. clock tonight at the rooms OF the cham
Der Of commerce. The question of better
service on tine cars of the Washington.
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway
company will come up for consideration.
The question of cheaper fare may also
be considered at this meeting. The as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-30

ing Padgett: class song, Ring the Merry
Bells: chorus. Brightly Wave; class
song. Wave the Banners of Joy Today
and chorus, It'll Christmas Comes
Again
The Sunday school celebration of the
Second Presbyterian Church was held last
night. Addresses during the evening were
made by the pastor, Rev. j. r. Sewer. and
W. II. Melchoir. superintendent Of the
Sunday school. There was an anthem by
the choir. and selections by the boys Of
he Covenanters and the infant class fol-
lowed the distribution of prizes.
The funeral of Mrs. Eva L. Entwisle.
wife Of Berthe Entwistle, took place at
. O'Clock this afternoon from the home
OF her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Wood. 1O6 South ST. Asaph street. The
services were conducted by Rev. ]. r.
Sewer. pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church. assisted by Rev. ]. NJ Holmes
Of the Methodist Protestant and Rev. Ed
gar Carpenter of Grace p. f. Church.
The pallbearers were w. f. Van Denden
and Archie l.. Smith of Washington,
William p. Taylor. Henry G. Phillips,
John Waddy and Samuel w. Pitts.
Funeral services over the remains OF
Miss Emma Wright. who died In Wash
ington Monday last. took place at 10
o'clock this morning from Wheatley' g
undertaking parlors. The services were
conducted by Rev. J. r. Sewer, pastor
of the Second Presbyterian Church. In
terment was in Ivy Hill cemetery. PAIL
bearers were Fora Hill. Frank NJ. Hill, r.
Lee Field and R. 81. Latham.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-08-13
BUSINESS NOTICES
Have your old rigs retired with new
rubber at SMITHS.

Have your old rigs retired with new
rubber at SMITHS.
FOR RENT-Auton obile by the
hour. See GAIL RILEY.
Cheap pictures when you want them
call on HUFFMAN & SON
B7ardars wanted. Apply at ]. S.
Yates residence. 20-3t
Room fer rent. Address Postoffice
Box 534. 20-tf
Let me add your name to my list of
well pleased customers, j, w. JONES
photographer,
Huffman is here to stay, therefore
if YOU want reliable, and
the best work, see him.
Four good milk COWS with young
calves. viii sell or exchange for beef
cattle. ASA w. ALLEN.
Just received, a large and very at
traetive assortment of Pickard's Hand
Painted China. Suitable for wedding
gifts. Pound K%incannon Elkin Co. 1t
The am PICKARD on a piece of
Hand Painted China insures its gen
uineness. Nest beautiful assortment
just received. Pound Kincannon-Elki
CO. 1t
FOR SALE-All my household and
kitchen furiture, also q Nee lot of fry
ing size chickens and hens. All who
are interested come early. tor it is go
ing cheap. Mrs. DUGGER, Willis
Heights.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-08-13
Trustee Sale Notice.


Pursuant to the provisions of a GER
tain Deed of Trust executed by Ed aud
Hannah Smith on the 31st day of Octo-
Der, 1907. to secure a certain note to
F. P. McElwrath Mercantile Co., which
Iced of Trust is duly recorded in the
Chancery Clerks office of Lee County,
Mississippi, in Deed Record Book No.
70, page $40, | will, as Trustee in said
Deed Of Trust, on the 9th day Of Sep
TENDER, 1909, at the ~postoffice door in
the town of Shannon, Lee County,
Miss, within legal hours, offer for sale
at public cutlery to the highest bidder
for cash the following described real
property: One acre Of land in south
east corner of northwest quarter of
section 12, township Il, range 5, Les
County, Miss. Such title conveyed as
IS vested in me as Trustee aforesaid.
This August II. 1903.
Sam P. Long,
2O-3t Substituted Trustee.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-08-13
REVENUE LICENSE.

In accordance with Chapter ll6, Acts
1903. | hereby publish the names OF all
parties who have license from United
| States government to deal in liquors IN
| Lee county, Miss. together with a let
| ter of explanation as to certain parties
mentioned in the list:
Internal Revenue Service,
Distrist of Alabama,
Collectors Office.
Birmingham, Ala. Aug. 3, 1909.
T hereby certify that the following
pei sons procured special tax stamps,
Coz ,nty of Lee. State OF Mississippi.
fro, n July /, 1908. to July /, 1909, VIZ:
B. light, j. E., R. L. D., Shannon,
Miss
eli fton, C. H., R. L. D., Tupelo,
Miss.
POI md-Kincannon-Elkin Co.. R. L..
D., 7 upelo, Miss.
Panaam & Parham, R. D. M. H.,
Tupehp. Miss.
St. Clair Drug Co., R. L. D., Tupe-
10, iss.
La ner, w. H., R. L. D., Nettleton,
Miss.
We DDS, T. R., R. D. M. L.. Tupelo,
Miss.
u. j.. BOOtf,
Deputy, Collector.
This August 10, 1909.
O. T. Trapp,
Sheriff Lee Co., Miss.
Internal Revenue Service.
District of Alabama.
Collectors Office.
Birmil ,gham, Ala, Aug. 5, 1908.
Hon. 0. L. Trap. Sheriff, Tupelo,
Miss.
DearS r: In reply to yours OF the
Sd instam : would state that the certifi-
cate as te Mr.. 7. r. Woods and Messrs
Parham & Parham, IS correct. No APP
plicatio1 twas filed by these parties for
these St an. ps. but an investigation made
at Mem phi, Tenn. disclosed the llabll-
itv, VIII; CHI was promptly paid by the
manufa cture ". The parties in question
made r 0 ap, olication and paid no tax
themsel YES. Yours very truly,
z. T. Booth, Dep. Col.