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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-07
Very Pretty Hoods.

The capuchon of earlier has quick
ly found favor in this country, and
the debutante need have no fear OF
being unbeComingly dressed on her
way to a dinner party or ball. A wo.
mans face is prettiest when framed
and when the frame is artistic, the
wearer appears at her best French
hoods are combined of tulies. of chit
ions. of satin and of velvets. They
are usually made on huge outstanding
wire frames that surround the head
lige a calash of olden times.
The reproductions of Carriers hoods
made in this country are a little less
airy than the originals in Paris, for,
while they may be trimmed with lace
and made of tulle, they are not sewn
on huge wire frames. They are more
like a hood or large and magnificent
sunbonnet.
Some of them are of satin to match
the shimmery cloak, others are Of
fine lingerie ruffles or chiffon ruffles.
topped by a bow or flower, and still
others are of soft, beautiful swans
down or marabout. New evening
cloaks too, are made with hoods of
light materials. and they may be
pulled over the head when the wealth
er is cold, or allowed to hang down
the back when not in use.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-07
V b. HUDSON W. w. Wilson
HUI ON. & Will SON

V b. HUDSON W. W. Wilson
DsoN. & wills
Attorneys-at-Law q
Bryan and Franklin, Texas
Viii practice in county, state and FED
eral courts. Special attention to
business in Brazos ana'Rob
inson counties%
FOR SALLY
Bryan. Texas. ~ tranklin. Tea
l41r acres OF land in the Moses
Hughep survey, near Edge. Price
and terms reasonable.
Half acre Of land with improve
ments. one block east OF my home
so acres adjoining .. & NJ. 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. q. HUDSON.
Your merchant handles fresh home
ground meal. ask for II II
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-07
,yAes From the Labor World.

tWHANN FlgiN AilI LdBOf WOIlus
Vamsters nc Galveston, Texas, re-
cNtly formed a union.
.The postoffice clerks at Atlanta, Ga.
Nave chartered a new union.
The asbestos workers at Denver.
Col. are preparing to form an organi.
lation
a metal trades department of the
American Federation of Labor is be-
ing formed In Augusta, Ga.
Leather workers on horse goods eX.
pect within this year to make a gen
eral demand Tor an eight-hour day i'm
their trade.
The Illinois Federation of Labor has
amended its constitution so as 10
deny the seating of delegates holding
political office.
After a struggle of about a quarter
of a century the ships officers on the
Australian coast have at last es-
tablished "A union.
An effort will be made at San Fran
cisco to effect a permanent organiza-
ton of all trades and industries that
have a grievance against Asiatics.
Electricians Union No. ~, of San
Francisco, has in its membership the
tallest and the shortest men in the
trade. The former stands six feet
five inches. the latter four feet three
inches.
The iurisdctional strike between
the Freight Handlers union and the
Order of Railway Clerks was adjust
ed by a joint agreement, each union
giving in on some points and ac-
continu a cnn,nronnisa On tho mam har.
ship
The Italian consuls at Chicago and
Milwaukee and the Bureau of I'M
migration of the Chicago Italian Cham
der of Commerce, have undertaken to
relieve Italian railroad laborers of the
padrone system, so long in vogue.
If the plans of the United Associa-
ton of JOurneymen Plumbers, Gas and
Steam Filters succeed, these indus
tries will all be under one head, thus
making the union one OF the largest
belonging TO the American Federation
OF Labor.
The Bakers and Confectioners In
ternational union has adopted plan
to fully organize all the large cities
of the United States, with the idea of
obtaining membership of 100000
within stated time. Their present
membership is 1852.
Declaring the boycott to be unwise
and of general menace TO the public,
the general assembly of the Knights of
Labor at Washington recently went
on record as opposing flatly the pro
gram Of the American Federation of
Labor, recently promulgated.
The label council of the women's
of Greater New York, re-
Gently established, has for its purpose
the creating of a systematic movement
by the trade unions to make the union
label necessary TO all employers of
labor as means of selling their goods.
The German Reichstag has passed
n supplementary law which regulates
the hours of labor for women and
In industrial employment |
The main effect of the law is to bring |
the conditions of labor in Germany |
into conformity with the requirements |
Of the Berue Convention of September |
1907, according to which there must |
be night pause of at least eleven |
hours for each working woman and |
child
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-07

With a number of the newest one
piece gowns are shown pretty little
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-07
]. w. BATS
REAL ESTATE AeEyH

Office in Talafe,ro Bnilaing Oh
posite Curt House Rhore 81
Have in office the oniy ~ of Abstract
Rocks Of Brazos CounE Land rifles
Cue ard one-haf lets and six.room
house, located twol blocks from Main
street; corner Let, brick cistern and
stable. S1,050.00.
Two lots and new FIVE room COT
tage with bath, located in southeast
part of town. Price $2,000.00 with
terms to suit purchaser.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-07
Retirement of Major Dawes.

Washington, ID. c., Ian. 1.-THE first
retirement among the army officers
for 1905 took place today, when Major
James w. Dawes Of the pay depart
ment was dropped from the active
list on account of age
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-07
Hand.Embroidered RIouses,

4 Paris blouse of hand-embroidered
Japanese crepe is the newest and
smartest shirt waist notion. There
has been such a craze for these crepe
blouses of late that the genuine Jap
anese crepe is hard to get and is
rather high in price. American cotton
crepe is a good substitute for ordinary
blouses and this crepe is being brought
out in very dainty colorings as well
as the creamy white which is the fav-
ored Paris shade.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-07

Eddie Holland. the black faced
commedian will be at the Coy all
this week. q
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-07
HARRY c. AVeY
Baritone
EDDIE p. HOLLAND

EDDIE p. HOLLAND
The noted Black Faced Comedian
in his dancing and singing Features a,
the COZV all this week.
Change Of Program every night.
Matinee
Tuesday Friday and Saturday. Z
Blue-grass blade., 1909-08-15
THE RELIGION OF THE FUTURE.

BY the caption of this article readers might infer
that we anticipate that there will be religion of the
future even have religion of the present, and to
certain the inference would be true But if religion
understand what that term MEANS is to survive
from generation another for years to come it
be admitted that the future religion will be vastly
different article from the religions around us
and about
What is meant by the term "religion? Its etymOogy
suggests that it is but gament, tie that binds
society," and if this be accepted its literal meaning then
Blue-grass blade., 1909-08-15
MORE ABOUT ORGANIZATION.

Several faering letters have been received since the
Blade undertook formulate plan for the purpose
of efectng national organization and if the correspond
keeps up at its present rate, may conclude
that meeting will be held for the purpose of bringing
the matter to focus.
One suggestion has been made that the subject be
brought before the Buckeye Secular Unon at its
on and while there be doubt that the active officers
and members of that body will lend their support the
movement yet it be remembered that those attending
that convention will largely be made of Freethnkers from
state with but few from other and adjoining states,
speakers for the occasion. What is needed is a
ing that will be representative of the Nation is
possible get it, Freethinkers from many ought
be in attendance, that truly national questions may
be discussed and the organization built upon a national
scope. 1t may be that organization upon state lines
alone, at first and then expansion to national extens
would be advisable but this is to be decided by the pro-
posed meeting, if it is held at ALL and under dis
cussion, the ajority WILL of course, decide.
That only be through organization, or
that organization is conducive toward success may be
Blue-grass blade., 1909-08-15
BLUE GRASS BLADE.

gathered from the powerful and effective efforts of the
prohibition elements which have been thoroughly and
Systematically organized throughout all the But
few years ago this party insignificant deserve
notice attention Today it is power in politics and is
capable of debating to political parties, demanding of and
from them recognition of the principles for which it
stands The vast amount of legislation that has been OBJ
tanned from the various state assemblies is also inca
ton of what be done by organization and surely the
Freetnkers of America are less devoted
to their than the prohibition people to theirs
What has been done by the latter be done by pro-
vided present solidy organized front. The repeal
of Sunday laws and other statutory provisions of decd
eddy religious character could be made of the working
motives of the cause, far political purposes may be
considered ALL but in the end great aim should be
encourage and take part in promulgating by all honor
able means, the higher education that has brought ortho
dox institutions such disastrous results have wit
messed within the past few months.
Whether the foundation of the proposed organization be
along national lines, there will be needed a
trail supervising body, capable of and given the power
direct and manage national in character scope Of opera
ton and work To this body should be given the right
and authority to build up subordinate organizations and
select the material that shall engage in the work under
its and sanction
These are but suggestions for the purpose of stimulating
thought and intended to be conclusive. So far the
bulk of the letters received suggest the month of October
during which the meeting should be held but slightly
different dates. BY giving until the end of August for
Freethnkers express their views there will be ample
time to arrange for meeting i'll the month named DO
hesitate express opinion the subject here being
discussed 1t is your right and privilege With the first
issue in September the Blade will give summary of the
opinions already received and be received during the
intervening period
Blue-grass blade., 1909-08-15
GENERAL BUSINESS RULES.

SUBSCRIPTIONS discontinued the
advance. The address slip will
scrbers expiration subscription numbers
numbers omitted will asked renewal
SHOULD SUBSCRIBER address, advise thi
m ne
a
q
Lexington,
ADDRESS COMMUNICATIONS GRASS BLADE.
p. O. 49,
Blue-grass blade., 1909-08-15
ADVERTISING RATES.

1 one
Insertions Size; months $500; $500
Quarter column single insertion $500; month"; $500; 81
column, whole column. al
application
publisher all advertisement
Blue-grass blade., 1909-08-15
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

mall postpaid advance
a
IN
months. 50
e
Foreign subscriptions.
The Delta independent., 1909-05-21

expect at present will result from this
rate change.
When we commenced to build up our
Long Distance System we knew very
little about how to do it. The telephone
business was new and we found that we
had to be the pioneers in mountainous
telephone line engineering Because of
these conditions we made some rates
too high and others too low, in view of
what we now know. The present read
justment corrects both these points and
makes them consistent and fair
1t is very essential that the people in
any town where some of the rates may
be raised shall bear in mind that upon
the whole their toll line rates have been
lowered In other words if the whole
State and country are to be brought to
your local telephone door. it can only
be done by means of rates that will be
fair to all and at the same time pay a
proper return upon the Investment. In
order that everyone may know how the
the readjustment has worked out, the
5S per cent. of all rates are lowered.
26 per cent of all rates are raised.
10 per cent. of all rates are un-
changed.
In some cases rates have been low
cred as much as 800 per cent, while the
maximum raise between any two points
is SIS than 80 per cent.
In conclusion. wish only to add that
rate problems of any public service cor
poration must be met and solved with
absolute fairness to the public, in that
they shall be treated without discrimi-
nation and with as low rates as will pay
fair returns upon the investment; and
to the stockholders, in that they are
entitled to receive such rates for Long
Distance traffic as will insure fair and
legitimate return upon their invest
ment.
The new rates will become effectiv e
beginning May 26th, 1909. and all pres
ent tariffs to and between all points
are on that date annulled.
All bills for the month of June will
show the new rates. or If desired. the y
NAV be obtained beforehand by appli-
cation to the toll operator or to any of
cur authorized representatives.
Very respectfully,
E. b. FIELD,
President.
The Delta independent., 1909-05-21
The Delta Business College

will continue its session through the
summer-to August 20. at which time
a vacation of about one week will be
taken.
A special feature of the summer
session will be classes in penmanship,
for children and adults. Those who
take this work will get the best results
of fifteen years experience in teaching
penmanship in city public schools over
the country, my last position being
with the Colorado Springs schools,
and for which work can show bunch
of fine testimonial letters from those
principals and teachers. can convince
those who take the work that pen
artists" are made. not born; that is to
say. only a few are born with such a
qualification.
Also. instruction will be given in the
regular business subjects. singly, or in
courses. If you are interested call or
write for further information and
prices. The next term commences the
first day you feel like study.
Il. w. WHALEN, Stockham Building.
The Delta independent., 1909-05-21
7GURE J

In the above figure, we will assume
that A, X, and D represent different
towns which are connected by Long
Distance lines in the manner shown.
We first built line from A to BOO
miles, and established rate based on
pole line mileage; then we extended the
line from B to C-100 miles further.
The rate between B and c was again
figured on the pole line mileage, but
we also wanted to quote a rate be-
tween A and c, and according to the
pole line mileage, we were obliged to
base the rate on 200-mile haul. Later
on, the line was extended to D-50
miles further, and rate made between
A and D, based again on pole line mile
age via B and c to D. Now, the air
line distance between A and D. is ap-
proximately 110 miles, while by the
pole line route through B and c, it is
250 miles.
1t can be seen that rate based on
25O-mile haul must necessarily seem ex-
cessive when we consider the actual
distance between towns A and D.
This is also true of the rate between
A and c; pole line 200 miles. direct line
14l miles; and between B and D as
well, where the pole line route amounts
to $50 miles, while byl. l.direct or air
line it is only 10 miles.
1t is clear from the above illustration
that, as our lines were extended and
rates based upon pole line mileage or
routes, taking it throughout the whole
cases, what appear to the public, high
charges for comparatively short dis
tances; while between other points, as
A to B, the charges are consistent in
nearly all cases.
However. this company has decided
that the only solution of this important
problem will be a straight, business
like readjustment of all Long Distance
rates from an entirely new basis; such
basis. it has been determined. to be
entirely just and equitable to all, must
be figured. approximately, on air line
distances between all points, altogether
disregarding the pole line routes.
We have. therefore, cut up the terri
tory by dividing the whole into sections
FIVE miles square, as illustrated by Fig
ure No. 2.
Every exchange or toll station, when
geographically located, falls in some
one of these sections. We then quote
a rate from that section to all other
sections in the system, based on air
line distances from section center to
section center.
The Delta independent., 1909-05-21

In the above diagram, we will assume
that La Junta, Colorado. falls in sec
ton A, while Trinidad, Colorado, falls
in section NJ. The distance is then
determined between the centers of sec
tion A and NJ, and the rate between
these two points is based on this air
line mileage (See black line
BY the dotted line is shown the route
of our pole lines, which, of course, is
considerably further, and clearly illus
trates the difference between the old
and the new basis of figuring long dis
tance tariffs.
1t has been rather difficult to decide
that such a schedule based on air
line" distances would prove sstisfsc-
tory to the Company in this peculiarly
mountainous country, where, for the
most part, our lines have to follow the
valleys or wagon roads, often in very
circuitous route.
However, since it seems that this
method is the only fair one upon which
to base long distance rates. we believe
we have made no mistakes in adopting
it. We hope the many reductions
which it incurs, will encourage heavier
patronage between the points where
such reductions are made, and that this
in time, will offset the loss which we
The Delta independent., 1909-05-21

that is, the distance was figured be-
tween any two points via the route of
the line. Thus, the route distance, at
given rate per mile, determined the
amount to be charged
In following this rule, we have been
led to rates that in frequent instances
have made conversations almost prohib.
tive between certain poin's; and yet
based on the haul, these rates, to the
company were only producing the same
average revenue per mile as all other
rates.
The Delta independent., 1909-05-21
Society Notes.

Mrs. J. J. Travis gave an afternoon
luncheon Wednesday.
The Fancy Work club will meet with
Mrs. Chas Hall this afternoon.
Mrs. j. E. Hillman entertained the
ladies at Five Hundred Tuesday even
ing.
Mrs. E. E. Watts was the pleasing
hostess at Kensington party at her
home on Dodge street Tuesday after
noon.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. R. Welch entertain
the Whist club on Friday evening of
this week at their home on Dodge
street.
| Mrs. C. P. Nutter will give mis-
sionary tea at the next regular n ting
on Friday, May 2sth. at 3 p. m. at her
residence.
A pleasant party was given at the
suburban home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Emmerson Seeley last Saturday night,
Mrs Minnie Taylor of Delta being
guest of honor.
Mrs. G. w. Bruce and Mrs. Will
Chiles entertained about a dozen lady
friends very informally on Monday
of this week. The afternoon was
spent at cards. A delightful luncheon
was served
Master Herbert Hillman entertained
about thirty of his schoolmates and
friends on Tuesday afternoon. The lit
tie people had a merry time and were
royalty entertained by Herbert. Mrs.
Hillman served them with a very invit-
ing supper at the close of the after
noon.
The Delta County Landmen held con-
vention and banquet at l. o. o. F.
Hall last Saturday evening. The in
stigators of the banquet left no stone
unturned to make it very enjoyable
occasion and were therefore dlsappoint-
ed that the realty dealers did not re-
spond as readily as they might have
done G. NJ. Collins, Delta's popular
chef had charge of the banquet and
those present pronounce the four course
dinner excelled by none. Upon leaving
the banquet hall each guest was pre-
sented with cigar and carnations as
favors. The evening was spent in
lively discussion of Delta County's fu-
ture and in the hands of these up to
date land men. promises most bright.
On Tuesday evening of this week
pleasant socisl event took place at the
home of Mrs Emma Skinner. A num-
ber of Delta's young men assisted by
Miss Pearl Skinner, gave a fancy dress
party to one of the leading young socle-
ty leaders. At the appointed time the
ladies arrived neatly and nicely dressed
for the occasion.
There were pretty. few-apd some
homely ones, too: there was darkey
gal with white man pal-a num-
Der of fats, one lean, two tall; and the
rest you couldn't tell at all.
/ After great number of new and ex-
citing games had been tried most
dainty luncheon was served. The gen
tlemen were little awkward in serv-
ing and some got their thumbs in the
I ice-cream. but. nevertheless, the ladies
seemed to enjoy the repast. After
supper the men sarg: We are Here
Z Because we are Here.
The Delta independent., 1909-05-21
The New Method of Com
putation Makes Many
Minor Changes.
Many Miles Of New Line Added,
and 35,Oo0,000 People Now
Served.--Dilligent Effort to
Improve the Service.

The following letter from E. B.
Field, President of The Colorado Tele-
phone Company, explains not only the
new method of figuring toll rates, but
is an exhaustive treatise on the whole
rate problem. The letter follows in
full:
THE COLORADO TELEPHONE
The Delta independent., 1909-05-21

Mrs. j. Travis gave an afternoon
luncheon Wednesday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-05-20
TAFT GOES SOUTH
ON SPEAKING TOUR
TO DELIVER ADDRESS AT UN
YELLING OF MONUMENT AT
PETERSBURG.
MRS. TAFT IMPROVING BUT NOT
ABLE TO ACCOMPANY
PRESIDENT.

Washington, May 19.-President
Taft slept last night aboard the pri-
Vate car Olympia. Before he awakens
he will have begun his first trip into
the south since his Inauguration. The
car will be attached to the regular
early morning train over the Rich
mOnd, Fredericksburg & Potomac,
which leaves Washington at APO this
morning.
The president will return to Wash
ington Friday morning. Today he will
attend the unwilling at Fort Malone,
near Petersburg, of the monument
erected to the memory of PennsylVa-
MIA soldiers and will deliver an adj
dress. Later he will be rendered a
luncheon and reception by the city of
Petersburg.
Tonight the presidential party will
continue on to Charlotte, n. c., where
they will attend the Mecklenburg Gel
ebratiOn Thursday.
Mrs. Taft, who is unable to accom-
pany the president on his southern
trip because of nervous break down,
was resting comfortably and steadily
recuperating, it was announced at the
white house last night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-05-20
TEACH RELIGION
SAYS THE PREACHER
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS DIS.
CUSS THE LAW AND THE
GOSPEL.

Washington, May 19.-Interest in
yesterdays sessions of the Seventh
Day Adventists conference attached
10 q discussion OF Law and Religion
as applied to Work on Sunday Elder
F. Griggs took the position that there
was little or no question but that Sun
day legislation Of any description
necessarily must be religious legisla-
ton. Put, he argued there was very
much doubt whether law requiring
employers 10 grant their employees
the right to rest one day in seven,
without specifying the day. was, in its
final analysis, religious. Elder Russell
argued that it would be as consistent
for Adventists 10 engage in a move
ment 10 secure work for the unem-
p1oved by legislation as to secure
physical rest for a c'ass OF citizens by
the same means. He thought II was
the minister's duty to preach the Cos
pei. and leave the settlement Of the
many abstract questions appertaining
to the laboring men and their rights
20 other authorities than ecclesiastical
TO adjust and to settle.