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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03
Mr.. II. 7. LEWIS DEAD.
A Useful and Honored Citizen cu'
Down IN Vigorous Manhocd.

Down IN Vigorous Manhocd.
Mr.. II. r. Lewis died at his home in
this city last night at 1880 o'clock
surrounded by the members Of his fam
lily. relatives and anxious friends.
His last illness was Of short dura-
tion and>the cause leading up to his
death Is familiar to all. On last Sat
urday at noon he visited. the residence
of Dr. w. II. oliver where he was su.
perintending the work Of an exfen-
sive addition being made to the home.
While looking over the work. he In
some way lost his balance and fell
from the second story gallery TO the
ground below. falling on some rough
pieces OF lumber. He was seriously
injured and as soon as possible that
afternoon was removed to his home.
where his life has since that time
hung in the balance. with but little
hope held out by the attending physi-
clans.
He was given every possible attention
and all was done for him that human
knowledge and skin. as well as loves
sleepless ministering. could do. but
II availed Taught against the oncoming
Of the grim messenger. Day by day
he grew weaker and weaker. and as
the hour Ct midnight drew near last
night. the last grain of sand in the
glass Of life ran out. and he was dead.
As we see him lying there dead
cut down In the full flush OF vigo-
rous manhoos. we wonder why. and
as We yet wonder VIC are reminded
that God providences are beyond hu-
man ken. and whatsoever He doeth
is well. and Il Is not ours TO question
but to submit in humbleness and hu-
milIty.
Mr.. Lewis was born In Newport. Ten
nessee. May End. 1864. making him i5
years and 4 months OF age at the time
Of his death. In 1850 he came to Nc
Kinney. Texas. and after residing
there for seven Years, removed to
Plano. which place was his home for
thirteen years. He then came TO Bryan
aud this has been his home continul
ously since.
Mr.. Lewis was a sood pan. a true
and honored clsizens He was faithful
to ever oblit1tion and duty Of life,
and 30 lived among his fellow men
as to enjoy the confidence and high
est esteem Of all
He was a member OF the Methodist
church and lived the life OF a con
sistant christian. His pastor who talk
ed with him during his last conscious
moments. says his death was great
victory. Death had no terrors for hin
and his only regret was leaving hi'
family. He told his pastor that his
mother was In Heaven, he was goins
to Join her and In that blessed home
await the coming Of his loved one
and his friends.
He was married June End. 1894. Al
Plano to Mrs. Carrie RIordan, and Il
survived by his wife and one child
Miss Aida Lewis. and step-sons Matt
Riordan. lie also leaves seven broth
ers and one sister. His family ard re
latives have the profound sympathy
Of all in their great sorrow.
Mr.. Lewis was a contractor and
builder and all his brother workmen In
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03
TRUSTEE MEETING.

The Board Of Trustees OF the Bryan
Baptist Academy will hold short
meeting toaight at the Baptist church
Immediately after the meeting OF the
Finance Committee. There are two
or three very important things to
consider. The members arc urged to
be present.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03
TEXAS BANKER
/. LOST LEFT HAME
u was Torn Away In Auto smashup
Near Julia.
speelal 10 The Eagle.

Special to the Eagle.
Amarillo. Texas, Sept. al. C. lap
rade. cashier of the First National
bank OF Julia. Texas. was seriously
injured when he lost control Of an
automobile he was driving yesterday.
The machine dashed into a barbed
wire fence and Laprade's left hand
was torn away.
Several women In the car were un-
hurt.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03

The members Of the X o. T. NJ.
and A. o. u. W. win have a joint
public meeting at the hall Monday
night. September 9Th at s:1s. There
win be present some State officers
to speak and other importans business
BE present and bring some one with
you.
Joe b. Reed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03
ADMIRAL sCHlEY PLEASED



Special to the Eagle.
New York. Sept. "A telegram
Rear Admiral schley. president Of the
Arctic Club OF America. says:
"Dr. Cooks great achievement fills
me with sr''gAt and ! rejoice y his
great success. ! always believed that
Cook would succeed II Il were possi-
BILE as he impressed me as being full
of force. courage and determination.
Hurrah for this magnificent American
success and brave Cook"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03

! have secured the service Of
good matchmaker. ensravsr and op-
tieian. and viii be glad to examine
your eyes free Of charge at my store.
All work done promptly and guaran-
teed.. J. NJ. Caldwell 80
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03

special to ne nns'e-
St. Louis. Mo-. Sept. s.--All neu ter.
ritory discovered by Dr.. Cook when
he reaches the North Pole belongs to
the unised States by right Of discov-
cry. according to Rev. charrcpin. 9.
J. professor of astronomy in St. Louis
University. Father charropln yester-
day said Cooks statement would be
accepted by scientists. who win At
tempt to confirm them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-12
COPYRIGHT 1909 BY BErIJ B. HAMPTON

"Overboard with you sir," called the mate. "Over you go They're lowering boat Don't make but they'll hit with the next That fellow means business" e47
 Howard looked around. The whole ships com pany demoralized, for merchant sailors are not accustomed o gun fire. .' -i'@$a
 The yacht was squarely abreast, and the yellow. clad figure again poising the megaphone s
 "Are you going to produce John Howard, or shall fire again and again until l sink your? came the voice through the megaphone.
 Don't fire," answered the mate He's coming" Then to Howard -"Now, Mr. Howard, jump. The boat will pick you up." : Howard, looking squarely at him. saw twinkle in his eye.
 . q knew at the first you were all right, MT. How ard," said the officer, land say-l take it back. You're man, and you can do when haven't the knuckles. But jump, or they'll fire again."
 Thank you" said Howard. "I appreciate that compliment"
 He stepped to the monkey rail, looked back at the prostrate form of the giant he had knocked out, then calling out general goodby to the men, the oncoming boat; his men gathered him in. and pulled back to the gangway.
 At the gangway the first mate welcomed him.
 "Well, MT. Smith, you came didn't your" said Howard, wringing his hand Where's the captain3s
 Every i'll in his berth MT. Howard" x,
 "Il? Whats the matter? Anything serious?s :,
 Nothing but nerves, think, sir. Got to worrying over the consequences of stopping ship on the high seas and broke down." I'@e T8tisi#13S.
 "But I'm responsible. You got my bottle mes sage, didn't you?" i %xsSsi
 "Yes, sir; Mr. Fairman got it., and referred the matter to us He explained the situation to the skipper and me-piracy on thet high seas No one but seaman appreciate what that means. 1T weakened myself. sir, when it came to the pinch"
 "You weakened Then who had charger"
 "A passenger we brought along. sir. A friend of yours, think" y E S.ss
 Where is he?" asked Howard, looking around
 Down the alter cabin, sir"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-12

between the compass course and the lubber's-pont and looked Howard in the face, but said nothing The captain, however, looked at the compass just as the yacht had drawn within haing distance, and Derated him soundly. But the near proximity of that long, rifed gun had wrought psychological change in Howard. He forgot that he a shang- haed, thrashed, and conquered victim of circum- stance, and remembered that he owned that big, fast yacht the quarter, that every man on board of her his pay roll, and that dollar for dollar, she worth more than the ship. At times. such thoughts are helpful.
 "You go straight to the devil" he answered "1m about through steering for you." Then he hailed the yacht.
 "Yacht ahoy come alongside and sink this ship If they prevent leaving her."
 "What?" thundered the captain, drawing back that mighty fist But he did not launch it. Howard dropped the wheel, sprang toward him. and before the captain had realized that sailor would dare assault him, planted his fist in his solar pexus with force that sent him reeling and gasping mo- mentarily deprived of breath, against the quarter bitt.
 Hay aft, here, one man, to the wheel" called the mate; then turning ot Howard he said, softly and intensely:
 Jump. Jump quick"
 But the captain coming, and Howard mount ed the house. Here, a raised platform, was a chance that he could be seen and heard on board his yacht and he could not yet assimate the mates attitude. The capain, red in the face with rage followed Howard to the top of the house. and a running aft to the wheel, held by the mate The second mate came, too, but, at the sign of the mates raised hand. forbore to join in the conflict.
 "Quickstep, ahoy!" a voice through the meg aphone-a voice with the strange, woody yet clarion tone that the megaphone gives to all voices. "You have on board that ship man named John Howard. Produce him at once or will fire upon you
 Howard just caught glimpse ot the yellow-clad figure holding the megaphone then his attention was taken by the wrathful skipper of the ship who also paid no attention to the megaphone
 Damn your heart and soul, you dOg!" he bel- lowed. You'll hit me, will you? Now. take it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-12

But Howard did not take it. His schooling had reduced him to the Age of Stone, where conflicts decided by the strongest beak, tooth club, claw brain. And strongest of these attributes ill him was the brain he endowed with, and he used it. It the greatest battle of his life. There were brass knuckles with which to contend, nothing but the fist and grip of giant; and he found that by avoiding the last there little to fear from he first There a clear space his skill at boxing aVaileu him; he dodged, feinted ad- vanced and retreated getting in occasional blow on the square countenance of the skipper, and es- capting, by quick contortons his forceful lunges. Little by little he tired him out, and when he had him purple and panting, he assumed the offensive. He struck him heavily the jaw, and the skipper reeled, too dazed and choked with rage to even curse him. Howard momentarily deterred in the attack by the voice of the mate, shouting: "Hey, don't fire that gun! Wait little." Then he followed with second blow, just report rang out, and the skipper, with closing eyes, went down. Unmndful of the confusion following that shot, How ard sprang forward and stood over him. but the big skipper did not
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-12

Still dripping wet, Howard descended the com panion, and stumbled long, yellow Oilskin coat dripping it's share. of moisture on his velvet cabin carpet Seated at the table, with head bowed was a figure crowned with yellow sou'wester. But it was not harmonious picture-that figure, and face and heaugear. The nouwester did not seem fitting and correct adorning the quiverng head of a girl, shaking and collapsing in mysteries. And Howard only realized it when flushed and ernbar- rassed face looked up at him. It was Mabel Ross.
 "Mabel!" he exclaimed. "How-why, was it your" -''
 "Oh, John," she said, she struggled to her feet "did kill anyone? Has the ship sunk?"
 Mo- he answered. taking her in his arms; "you didn't hit her.
 But aimed right at her." The girls big eyes opened wide in protest and doubt
 "That is why" said Howard, smiling into the eyes, ''that shot went the bows. But Mabel, do you know what you are? You pirate nc. der the law And l. We likely tq hanged, or electrocuted, imprisoned for life. I don't care"
 Neither do l." she answered.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-29

Washington, April 29,-~At the
meeting OF the Y, Nj G, A. congress
at the American House today Alder
man Brand attacked the wealthy tax
dodgers.
"Some men will draw checks TO
their own credit, and though the
money Is still in the bank, Will swear
that they have no money In deposit
Others viii draw their money IRON
the bank. and deposit It in the form
OF specie, In the bank vaults from
now till May 2
"Others will invest In goNernment
honds for three days, az the ehu OF
which time they will dispose OF the
bonds and return the money 70 US
former state OF deposit Others VIII
leave the city for Il residence OF
aav out of town In order TO escape
nayment OF personal tax,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-29
6 b Cuaq, oI Houston !,
Chosen Supreme Rcpty
sentative No One
The CAMPAIGN IS SPIRITED
The Friends o. ] / Bonner Of Tyler
Nsl a Hard fiqhi-W "
klnq Of Ennis Elected
Grand Chancellor

san Antonio. Texas April 2s-
FINDING that they had time 10 elect
officers for the ensuing year by Dc
ferriag the disposition Of small
amount of routine business which
could wait just as well until today,
the knights of pythias grand lodge,
which is holding its thirty-siNth coli
vention here, yesterday afternoon
elected the following officers
Supreme representative No. L.
G.. B Griggs, Houston.
Supreme representative No. ?. j.
+. onion. San Antonio.
Supreme alternate representative
No. / r. A strickland, Georgetown.
Supreme alternate representative
no. .. 5. W Levy Galveston.
Grand chancellor. w w King,
Ennis,
Grand vice chancellor, John I,
Wonord, Cuero.
Grand prelate, John R EnsledoW
Troupe.
Grand keeper of records and seal
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The Decision Is Important as NJ.
Iccinq Matter Of Local
Option Elections
SUBDIVISION Of COUNTY
Elecllons Involving Question Of Pro.
hbiton with Reference to Parts Of
Counties Are Passed Upon.
Williams Opinion.

Austin, Texas. April % An i'm
portant decision Affecting local on
tion elections was rendered ycster-
day by the supreme court. the effect
OF which is to revers, previous hold
ings of the court OF criminal ap-
peals The gist Of the courts decis-
ion, expressed through an opinion
by Justice Williams, embodies two
prominent propositions enunciated
previously by the court of criminal
appeals. to which the supreme court
does not subscribe
The first is that a lawful subdiyis-
ion OF county can not. under prop
er construction OF the constitution,
be constituted for the sole purpose
Of having local option election
therein by combining two or more
Justice precincts, and that the stat
ute attempting to give the commits
sioners court authority so to com
pose local option districts Is uncon-
stiutioual.
The other proposition Is that no
valid election can be held in any
subdivision Of a county unless at
the time it is ordered the status OF
all the territory which II contains Is
the same IN respect 20 the operation
of the prohibtory law; that II that
law Is In force In part and not IN
force In other parts of the territory
so contained, no election can be held
IN the containing subdivision unt'l
that law has been repeated by tho
voters In the part In when II mas
been put In force. The court OF crim-
inal appeals held to the affirmative
of these two questions, Judge
Brooks dissenting, and the supreme
court holds contrary to the
ma iorlty of the court OF criminal ap-
peals,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-29

Henry Miller. Wcatherford
Grand master OF eNchequer, ". F
skillman, sulphur Springs
Grand master at arms r. "A.
Buck, Fort Worth
Grand inner guard. G., r. Wcuaud.
Dallas
Grand outer guard Tom Conual-
ly, Marlin
The feature of the election was
the campaign made by the friends
Of j. r Bonner of Tyler and G. b.
! Griggs of Houston. which was won
by Mr.. Griggs. Both are very popu.
lar with the delegates and each had
a strong following. This campaign
was opened yesterday and waged
with entire good spirit, but with no
ack of enthusiasm. When the vote
was taken yesterday afternoon both
campaign managers were more or
less uneasy until the last ten votes
had been counted,
There are four supreme represen-
tatiVes from the state OF Texas, or
the grand domain of Texas as It Is
called In pythian terms, to the SUI
preme lodge, which represents the
annreme domain or all the territory
o,,hrocoa IN the Jurisdiction of any
subordlnato lodge Of the knights Of
Pythias.
Only two representatives were to
Ma olocted Yesterday.
Tho other campaign Of the session
,,os thot which ended with the cleo
,ior of Tom Connauy OF Marlin as
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-29
TROOPS GO HN AUTO.
VIII Re Feature of Annual Auto
mobile Carnival.

New York, April 29,-The quick
transportation OF troops by auto
mobiles will be one OF the novel fea-
lures OF the second annual automo-
bile carnival beginning today, It
will be the first time that anything
OF the kind has been attempted In
this country. although several in
toresting forced marches have
been made abroad,
The Ninth Regiment has accept
ed the invitation of the carnival
committee to 20 to Mamaroneck and
back today. The committee has sup
piled all the automobiles necessary
to transport the regiment which
started from It's armory at 2 p. m.
On arriving. the troops Will Tine up
MS fast rs possible, present arms,
and break ranks for luncheon. On
It's return to New York the regiment
viii be reviewed In Washington
Square,
This trip, It Is considered, VIII
have practical value In demonstra-
ting the difficulties and advantages
OF moving troops In this manner,
and, besides giving the men good
driu, should indicate the length OF
time which would be required TO
moholize Il given number OF men and
take them to u certain place, In case
of a strike or other emergency,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-29

Dr Ranshaw delivered bis star-
epticou lecture, Home Missions"
TO fine audience last night in the
Central Christian church OF Dallas.
He speaks here tonight and tomor-
row night IN Corsicana All members
Of the church are requested to hear
Dr Ranshaw tonight and the public
has a cordial welcome j. Il. Boon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-29
school Trustee Election.

An election VIII be held May l.
1908 TO select four trustees tor the
city schools OF Waxahachie as per
posted notices. Names desired to be
placed on ticket will be handed j. H.
CANNON prlor TO noon, April 30, ac-
companied by either personally sign
cd request of candidate or other
Wise IN compliance With Section LOO
Laws 1909, ], l., GAMMoN'
President Board of Trustees
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-29
FAMOUS HRITTSH ARTIST
speaks nj Founders bay Cclcbra-
tion OF pittShurU Institute.

pittsburG April 2a.-At the
Founders Day celebration OF lhe
Carnegie Institute. TO bee held here
Tonight, Alfred East president OF
the ROYAL Society of British Artists.
in London. will be the principal
speaker. Mr. East is landscape
painter and member of the Royal
Academy and was elected by the
English artists to represent them on
the jury at the international exhibit
ton of fine arts that Is being held
here.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-29
Something New.

We have placed In stock line Of
alcohol stoves and sad Irons. Also
denatured alcohol to use In these
Please call and examine
them. The Oldham Hardware Co, 26
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sheridan w,n show noys How,

New york, April 2a,--Martin -
sheridan. the all-around champion
~ the world, win tonight at the 72d
Armory, show the boys of the high
school how shot putting Is done
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-29
Juror Has n chm.

The trial of ! B. Lce was sus-
pended few hours today on ao-
count OF ]. T. Fishman, one OF the
iurors, having a severe chill,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-27
Municipal Affairs
is DROMGOLD THAT
GOAT?' ASKS HEALY
Councilman from Eighth Speaks Right
Out in Meeting His Sentiments
Regarding Fellow Legis- :
Iator

Barney Healy, the 'long-haired"
councilman from the Eighth ward,
wants to know if Lycurgus Dromgold,
the Delmas of the council, is the goat
that has brought so much woe to the
Humane Animal league.
Hes always buttin' in," said Healy
right out in meeting yesterday when
discussing pet ordinance of his 70
give somebody a job that he was try
ing to get through the council. "He
tries to butt into the business of every
ward in this city. He must be getting
into training for a councilman at large.
Now I don't believe we ought to let
Dromgold run this council"
Lycurgus Delmas Dromgold smiled
behind his hand. Healy's frank opinion
of the First ward councilman amused
that legislator as much as it did any
one else.
Dromgold had called down Healy's
wrath because he opposed the passage
of an ordinance that would make the
position held by Mrs. Sadie Connolly,
second assistant committee clerk. per-
manent.
Mrs. Connolly is employed on a
monthly requisition, and recently the
civil service commission held an ex-
animation for her place. She with 9TH
ers took the examination and received
the highest mark. But the position
had never been created, and the exam
ination was not valid
" Dromgold's objections were suff-
GENTLY strong to cause the ordinance
to be laid over.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-27
CARLSON MUST BRING
MONEY TO THE COURT
Offer to Furnish Bond Rejected, and
Judge Tells Banker That Only
Cash for Depositors Will
Satisfy

W. H. Carlson's offer to furnish a
bond to secure payment of Consolidated
bank depositors was refused by Judge
James of the superior court yesterday
Only the placing of about $4,000 py
Carlson in the courts hands will meet
the approval of Judge James and result
in d modification of the restraining or
der Of June II, last year, which pre-
vents the banks officials from trans
acting any of it's business.
Judge James said he could find no
authorization in law to permit the
giving bond Of a surety company as
proposed and therefore such bond
would be void and the depositors would
have no protection.
when the bank comes in here with
the money to pay the depositors off,
and this money is placed in tho keeping
Of the court I'll modify the injunction,
he said.
To give Carlson time to do this, Judge
James continued the matter until Feb
ruary 16 Attorneys representing the
attorney general and the bank commits
sioners said there was no disposition on
their part to push matters and that
thew wanted to give the banker every
POSSIBLE chance to satisfy the depos-
itors' demands. To appoint a receiver
at this time, they admitted, would
mean IIIdL lIlS uSpOSlCOlo NOutA AOONi'S
only about 25 cents on the dollar.
Carlson Changes Attorneys
Carlson was represented yesterday by
Attorney Solomon, who, the banker
said, will act for him in future pro-
ceedings. Henry T. Gage, H. H. Appel
and w. l. Foley have thrown up Carl
sons case for pecuniary reasons, it was
said. When the criminal action against
Carlson is called in Justice Selph'S
court today these attorneys will not be
on hand to carry on the vigorous fight
they had made thus far in his behalf.
This will, of course, necessitate long
delay, as it will be necessary for Carl
sons new counsel to familiarize them
selves with what has transpired
That the bankers financial condition
is not good was also made known In
another way yesterday when it was