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The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-22

| collecting revenue by exasperated tray
! eIers who have been subjected to de-
lays and indignities by the operations of
the marine police" as somebody has
dubbed Collector LOeb's force Of exam
inerS. As a result of the increased
Rightly of the examination of trunks
and other baggage, and the thousands
OF separate parcels brought in by every
liner. II frequently happens that several
hundred persons are held upon the piers
Tor HVe or six hours after landing while
the searchers after undecIared articles
ruthlessly tumble over their personal
belongings and expose the most init
mate secrets of their wardrobes to pub
lie view. Not only is the regular ex-
animation much more searching than
formerly, but after the returning vow
ayers have safely passed this ordeal
they are likely to be held I'D at the
outer gate on leaving the pier by extra
Watchmen, who infinitely examine
oVerCoats and wraps: delve into hand
bags ana often examine the very cloth
ing that the passenger wears in their
search for additional objects that might
pay tribute. In view of the fact that all
TINS unpleasant vigilance has never re
suited IN adding more than three-uuar-
tiers OF a million dollars to the national
a r..
to most persons hardly worth while. but
no means has yet been devised Of pre-
venting the occasional smuggling of
valuable articles.
New York's Population.
It is estimated that the census of 1915.
preparations for which are already ac-
lively under way, viii give New York
more than four million and a half in /
habltants, and will show that the CITY
has gained over 1,000,G 600 population /
since the last national count of noses /
IN 1900. According to the predictions /
1I statistical experts, this viii repre- !
sent between one-ffteenth and one
twentieth Of the increase for the whole
country. If this prophecy proves true.
L VIII mean that New York is growing
much more rapidly than the country as
whole, a condition that probably holds
good IN every large city Of the United
states. In fact, the experts figure that
leXt years enumeration will show that
'ne-JhlTd OF the total population of the
latlOn now lives in cities, or more than
vice the proportion of fifty years ACC.
A number of enterprising concerns. have
.ATeady started guessing contests as to
hese various features Of the census
With prizes for those whose estimates
ome nearest TO the actual results.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-22
Cook Not Enthusiastic.

DR.. Cook looked at it. Brown. Dosi-
i've, patient. taCiturn, he endures the
business of being a hero with courte-
Sy, but no enthusiasm.
Are you going to stick by DR.
COOK Mr.. Bradley was asked
Why, Of course, what do YOU think 2''
he answered.
Mrs. Cook, at her husbands elbow
had her first taste Of publicity she
hitherto had Stunned, and took it pIa-
Cidly. pa
On shore the really formidable mart
Of the day for DR.. Cook awaited him
After the first rush of welcome abOa rd
the Grand Republic he had been abln
TO find comparative secIusion in the
pilot house From that vantage DoiDt
he could see the streets of BROOKLYN
black with thousands, long files of an
tomobiles ready, and he knew that a
reception had been planned for him
this afternoon at the Bushwick club.
and that an ordeal awaited him.
As he stepped ashore it was notice
able that no representative of the ma
ton, state or city was there to greet
him, Bird S. COler, president of the
of Brooklyn, had welcomed
him on the Grand Republic for that
borough, but the city sent no Official
representative. But sincere and enthu-
slastic TO the point of tumuItuousness
his welcome may be described as a
neighborly affair, devoid OF Official
significance.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-22
WHERE HE MADE THE HOLE.
baltimore SUM


One Sunday morning during the summer
OF 1852 Captain Morgan, with forty of his
! men, suddenly appeared at GaUatfn
Tenn, % miles the other side of Nash
vile After catching all the Union men
in the place and combining them i'm 4
guardhouse, Captain Morgan, dressed in
federal uniform, proceeded to the tele-
graph office at the railroad depot. a short
distance from the town. Entering the
office, the following conversation took
place between Captain Morgan and the
telegraph operator, a clustering fellow:
Captain MOrgan-GOod day, sir What
news have you?
Operator-Nothing. sir, except It is re-
ported that that id rebel, CAPTAIN John
Morgan. is this side Of the Cumberland
with some of his cavalry. ] wish I could
get sight of the id rascal I'd make
a hole through him larger than he would
find pleasant.
While thus speaking the operator drew
a fine navy revolver and flOurlshed il as
if to satisfy his visitor how desperately
he would use the instrument in case he
should meet with the famous rebel cap
tain.
do you know who / amp quietly re-
marked Captain Morgan, continuing the
wei, Pm Captain Morgan" said the
visitor.
The operator jumped through the rear
window without stopping to raise it.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-22
Brain

regularly nourished
by proper food will have
incentive and power for
successful work.
Grape-Nuts is a true brain
sz4z--zz.aazzzs
and nerve food. Made of
whole wheat and barley,
it contains the elements of
vital quickly alb
sorbed by the system -
which nourish and rebuild
the gray matter Of the
brain and nerve centers.
There's a Reason. +"
Read "The Road to Well
vile" in pkgs.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-22
BROADWAY kNocKER-

(New York Morning Telegraph)
Lots Of high-steppers overstep them
selves.
A young man seldom begins to rise in
the world until after he settles down.
How one woman does enjoy seeing an
other fall in love with the wrong mani
A spinster's face is sure to light up If
she strikes a match.
That virtue which requires to be ever
guarded is scarcely worth the sentinel.
We regard a man as level headed when
bis ideas seem TO be about on the same
level as our own.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-22

missioner Of internal revenue shall have
aScertalned from evidence that their re
turns required by law are not correct
! Then the evidence which he secures nv
mis- Investigations Of books and papers
and examination Of witnesses is not to be
MADE public, but to be held in the secret
aIchlVeS OF the government until the Pres
| luenI shall deem IL Of public interest and
known.
Up to this time we have no adequate
| 2SeLS ~ concerning our corporations.
EVEN the stockholders, whatever their
ilght may be to know the course of bus
] mess OF corporations, are generally in
f d STATE OF complete ignorance, and any
liI5t1 utLeHJaiIty by which corporations
snail De cmpelled to disclose with accllr-
acy a general statement Of their condi-
IONS, certainly makes for the public good
IIa!Tectly 1t would help very much in
/ come, because corporations engaged i'm
business said to be affected by the tariff
Wi! nave upon record in washington
tlelr exact financial condition from year
70 year IN the matter Of their income
their expenditures and their debts.
Division of Great Fortunes.
II have already considered in a speecb
l MIICH made IN Columbus in 1907, how our
great fortunes could be divided without
drastic confisCatOry methods If seems
~ ne now as II did then, that the proper
authority TO reduce the size of fortunes
-,-.r,.----l 9'oIT idllleI IMAM the central gov
fSLI!ilent. Let the state pass laws of in
Lls llahce which shall require the division
u great fortunes between the cbiI5reD
OF the descendants and shall not permit
a NJ -liililonalre to leave his fortune in
,L'ls SO as to keep It in a mass; make
nucn more drastic the rule AGAINST r9a1-
peLultleS Which obtain at cOmmnr IovI-.
& :- inen impose a heavy and graduates
inheritance tax, which shall enable The
s sla{e 70 share largely in the proceeds Of
ooI,I7 i1Lse a5ccQmulatiOns Of wealth which
COulu ndfdly have been brought about
s55HS through its protection and its aid. In
ms way, gradually, but effectiveIv The
81, I LtlaLlon OF wealth in one hand or
odnger 70 the republic which has bsa,7
a. I++fIgaIed by a continuation through gen
eI.dIlQhs or such accommodating foIf,I2as
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IMPORTANT DAY FOR UTAH
Continued from PAGE
Eminent Railroad Counsel.

ray Of facts to the commissioners nh,
VIII conduct the hearing. WHO
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-22
Tax Easily Collected.

1T Is a corporation tax easily collected
one that no corporation can escaDe-ona
in which perjury cannot play anv fnnorf-
ant part at all in an effort to escape il
Another feature Of il is that incident
ally it viii give the federal Rovernmsn+
an opportunity to secure most valuable
information in respect to the conduct of
corporations, their actual financial con-
uitlons, which they are required to show
in general terms in a public return In
addition, the law provides that means
under proper limitations of investigating
fully and in detail their course OF bust.
ness.
This is to be done only after the COM
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-22
TAFT WILL DISCUSS
NATURAL RESOURCES
Continued from PAGE 1.

entirely upon the results Of the income
tax in England.
The President pointed out that the tax
there is not a direct levy, such as was
recently defeated in the senate only
through a compromise, but that it laid
the tax upon the income before it came
into the hands Of the individual The
English tax is levied first on the de-
clared dividends of corporations, sec
Ondly on rents before leaving the hands
Of the tenants and thirdly upon the in
dividual directly. It was found in Eng
land that a direct income tax at 10 per
cent did not produce as much revenue as
the present method Of taxation at per
cent. This he declared illustrated the
premium that the direct tax places upon
perjury and cOncealment.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20

u was not until 1878 that the ques-
ton Of pitching curved ball was set.
tied once for all George Wright's
Boston nine wns playing the fiEal so
ries Of that year Ia Cincinnati The
curve ball controversy ragged IN the
city Of the Red Stockings Wright
was asked TO prove that u hall could
be curved lie agreed 10 test the mat.
ter after the final game.
The Cincinnati team put up two ten
foot fences about twenty yards apart.
with a post between them. all on =
line. Tommy Bond. right handed
pitcher. stood nj the left ~ onr frnre
After two trials h. threw n ball whicL
went TO the right Of the post and lin
ished 60 the left OF the second fence
He repeated this six or seven TINES
THE wind did H.. said the doubiers
Then wen try IL the other way
around" said Wright lie stationed
Mitchell OF Cincinnati. left handed
pitcher. TO the right OF the FIRST fence.
Mitchell threw curve ball TO the left
Of the post. which finished TO the right
Of the second fence News Of this
telegraphed to every part OF the coun.
try. settled the question forever. Col.
Hers Weekly.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC SECURED
FOR BRYAN BAPTIST AcAD-
ENVY.

Nj. George X. Sims OF Spokane.
Washington. has been elected to the
position OF Director OF music In the
Bryan Baptist Academy. Mr.. Sims
comes highly recommended as a
teacher OF voice. piano and theory
and history OF music.
As chorus leader. he has few
equals. The recommendation sub
mitted commend him in the highest
terms as both voice and piano teacher,
He possesses a tenor voice OF rare
grace and beauty. He is young
man. 20 years Of age. of culture and
very pleasing personality. He Is.
moreover. a heightened christian gentle
man
The trustees feel that they are very
fortunate In securing the services OF
such a competent man for this de-
partment
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
Harry CLAWS Eame.

Erskine N. Phelps Of Chicago was
introduced at Nice 10 Lord Blank OF
England. As he was smoking. he said
to Lord Blank. "will you have n cl-
CARR
Thank you. but ] smoke only one
brand. the Henry Clay"
IAN right: III order some" said Mr
Phelps
The box was brought. IL was en-
hcllIshed with the familiar picture OF
Harry of the West" As he took his
cigar Lord Blank said. when old Clay
was alive he made n good cigar. but
his sons don't keep up his reputation"
Henry Clay! Why. he didn't make
cigars. He was a statesman and
ranked as high with Us as Gladstone
and John Bright do In your country"
Il beg your pardon" said the noble
lord. ''I'vc smoked these cigars all
my life. aud tell you old Clay made
- sight better cigar than his boys
dor'-Argonaut
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20

The sad news came Wednesday OF
the death Of Mr.. w. y. Mcbride OF
the Neal community. seven miles west
OF Madisonville.
Mr.. Mcbride was one Of the best
known citizens OF Madison county, and
was born and raised In the county. He
was nearly SO years OF age and has
been very feeble for the past two
months. He was taken TO his bed
two weeks ago and continued TO grow
worse until Wednesday morning at
$50. when he Dreamed his last.
His remains were laid 10 rest In
the Oxford cemetery Thursday at 10
o clock by the Masonic fraternity. Of
which he was a member.
He leaves an aged wife and one son.
jeff Mcbride and many relatives and
friends TO mourn his untimely death.
-Madisonyille Meteor.
The above announcement Will be
read with genuine sorrow by many In
Bryan and Brazos county. Capt. Nc
Bride was well known and had many
friends throughout this county by
whom he was held In the highest es-
TEEN.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
His Shipwife.

The suburbanlte was entertaining a
friend who followed the sea shown.
him his room after his arrival. the
host noticed that there was hut one
pillow on the bed
by the way. captain" he asked
do you use more Than one plllowT'
Well. use one for my head." re-.
piled the captain. land enc for ship
wife g
"shlpwife. What In the world Is
thaty"
IT'S evident that you're landsman
Every sallorman knows what a ship
wife H. It's nm extra pillow placed
under the legs or arms 10 ease the po
siiion II isn't SO necessary on land.
where you have wide. comfortable
bed. but it's almost a necessity nc sea.
where you are cramped up IN mar
row berth. with no room 10 stretch
Any one who has been at sea for n
long period knows what shipwife
H. We get 80 used 10 using one that
we're not fully NJ home on land un.
less we have one Better LEI me have
another pillow for n shipwife. John"
New York Press.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
ORDINANCE.

BE II ordained by me City Council
OF the City of Bryan. that IL shall be
unlawful for any white male person,
over the age Of sixteen years. to loi.
ter around. or 20 into and remain in
any house In the city OF Bryan where
the inmates of said house are negro
prostitutes. or TO engage In converse.
ton with said negro prostitutes. or to
be seen In company OF same at any
public place within the corporate linn.
its OF said city. The person violating
the provisions OF this ordinance. shall
be deemed guilty OF a misdemeanor.
and. upon conviction shall be fined.
no, less than ten nor more than one
Hundred Dollars.
J. T. Maloney. Mayor.
J. b. Hines. Secretary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
How Victor Huoo Proposed.

Adele. boltlcr and more curious than
Victor tfor she was girl. wanted 10
tind out what was the meaning Of his
silent admiration. She said: Il am
sure you have secrets Have you not
one secrci greater than aliT" Victor
acknow lodged that he had secrets and
that one II them was greater than ali
the rest. Just like me- cried Adele.
We'll. come. now: tell me your great.
est secret. aud ! Will tell you mine.
"My great secret" Victor replied. lis
that love YOU" And my great Sc
cret Is that ! love you" said Adele
like an echo.-"l.ove Letters OF Victor
Hugo"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
Women In Trousers.

la the pretty Alpine village OF Cham.
perry. IN the canton Of valois. switzer
land. the peasant women wear trousers
and waistcoats In place of skirts aud
bolers. aud the only distinguishing
badge OF their sex is scarf knotted
around their hair. the bright red ends
OF which float coquettishly over their
shoulders. The women Of Champery
work In the open air. performing the
same kinds ~ tabor as the men. and
long ago their ancestors found that
they could work more easily In trou.
sers than ~ skirts
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20


Frank Barnes was In today from
Tabor.
Robert Caldwell went to Navasota
today.
A. BAwelch OF weIlborn. was In the
city today.
Cleveland Smith OF Reliance was in
town today.
Jake Keiffer was over today from
willow Hole.
For rent. four room house. apply
IN Juo. II. Mike. go
]. w. Henderson was In the city to-
day from kurten.
J. II. White was In this afternoon
from his home AT wixon.
Mrs. J. II. Mccall returned today
from a visit TO Gainesville.
Mrs. II. o. smith left this afternoon
for visit to Galveston.
Miss Lurline Houston Of Hearne Is
the guest OF Mrs. Edna Knox.
Mrs. T. T. fowler OF Benchley Is
the guest OF friends In this city. y
Miss Juanita Hooser returned TO
Houston today after a visit to relatives
In this city.
Miss Mamie Conner OF Austin went
tc collinsyille. Ala. today after yisi,
TO Mrs. C. T. Boyett.
Miss Katie Robinson returned 10
wellborn today after a visit 10 Mrs.
@. u. Hensarling In this city.
Mrs. s. e. Jamison returned 10 her
home at Normangee this morning after
visiting her daughter Ms. w. s. Col.
lard.
Mrs. c. A. Lindsey left today for
Houston where she will join Mr.. Lind.
sey and they will make that place
their future home.
Housewives Look will have nice
lot OF roasting ears, green peas and
watermelons for sale In the morning.
SEND early. s. W. Buchanan. Sss
The Eagle learns the car Toad OF
hogs burned "Wednesday near Corsi-
cana an the ". aud T. G. wreck. be
longed 10 s. II. Franklin and W. Z.
Cloud Of this city. They are Of course
protected from loss by the railroad.
Mr.. &. 4. Lindsey was In the city yes
ierday to move his family TO Hous-
ton where he has accepted a position
In the clothing department at Kiam's.
Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey made many
friends during their residence In iiry-
an and their friends here regret To
lose them from the city. Mr.. Lindsey
is splendid business man. a wide
awake hustler and will be valuable
acquisition 10 the firm with which he
has engaged.
Client White OF Cordcll. Oklahoma.
Is at home on visit TO his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. J w White He has a
position with Mr.. W. T. Ford. former
~ Of this city. and his brothers. who
have the largest mercantile establish.
ment In CordelI. They carry com
pletc line Of dry goods. groceries and
hardware ANA are doing a fine busi-i
ness. Client II delighted with Okla
homa.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
MAKES WORK EASIER.
Bryan People are Pleased 20 Learn
How u Is Done.

How u Is Done.
It's pretty hard TO attend TO duties
With a constantly aching back;
With annoying urinary disorders.
Doan's Kidney Pills make work
easier.
They cure backache.
They cure every kidney IN.
p j. vitopil. Mosely ST., Bryan. Tex
as. says: The first symptom OF kid
ney disease In my case was backach.
This gradually grew worse until II
became so bad that could hardly at
tend TO my work. Mr.. rest was fitful
and as the result ! was always tired.
Doans Kidney Pills. procured from
Emmel a Maloney's drug store. soon
cured me. ! believe that my expert
ence with tbs remedy should be made
known TO the pubic so that other per-
sons In need OF a kidney remedy will
know which one TO use"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo. n.
v. Sole agents for the United States.
Remember the Named oan's-and
take no other.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20

Mrs n. Q. Astin went toalumford
today.
J. II. Hearne was in the city today
from Kurten.
John Dyess was in the city today
from Harvey.
c. NJ. Risinger OF IIolligsp Chapel.
was In today.
p. II. Arlington was a visitor from
Miilican today.
Prof. r. J. Potts OF College was in
the city today.
Henry Fickel OF near smeiana. was
IN the city today.
J. A. Moore returned last night from
visit to Galveston.
5. s. Clay was up today from his
farm near AIlenfarm.
Uncle Dave Lloyd was In today from
Reliance with cotton.
Uncle Ike Hollilgan was In the city
today from Hoillgan Chapel
John d. Sanders was In tie city
today from his home near TaOor.
J. r. Parks returned today from n
bushes trip through South Texas.
We are unloading car Of Bulties
Excellent -four Try a sack Sand
ers Bros. lis
Mr. f. T. Graham and son W. T..
Graham. Of Rock Prairie. were in the
city today
For sale-Ny 90 acre farm ; miles
east OF Bryan. Wen improved. See }.
pate. Route 220.f6
J. u. smith OF Reliance. was a pleas
ant caller Mt the Eagle office while
In the city today.
Judge V. u. Hudson returned last
night from Corpus Christi and other
pc.nfs ON the coast
"A. p. Dansby was In today from
steep Hollow and paid the Eagle Of
flee a pleasant call.
Fresh bread. rolls and cakes always
on hand. also nice line OF fancy can
dies. Mrs Otto Boehme. II
j. l.. Breach. merchant and post
master at Tabor. was looking after
business matters In the city today.
J. w. HunIcutt will appreciate your
business for all kinds OF feed. corn
chops and corn meal Phone 2e6. 2Ss
Mrs. John McCorquodale returned
today from a visit to Nayasota. She
was accompanied home by Miss ozelle
Gooch.
For feed OF all kinds. pure home
, giound corn chops and corn meal. call
on =. W. Hunicutt Phone 266. 2sS
Roy Buchanan returned last night
from pleasant visit to his friend 5.
l. Dunn at Port Arthur. Mr.. Dpnn Is
an old Academy boy. ~
Miss Ray Montgomery. after pleas
antly visiting In oui city several weeks
the ,ucst OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Davis
to the regrc, OF her many friends. left
Tor her home In Bryan Monday Mad
isonville Meteor.
wanted-white man TO do general
work around place. take care oil
teams. etc. Apply at once to this office
go
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
woopMEN CIRCLE NOTICE.

There win be meeting OF the
woodmsn Circle on Friday night at
$40 and all members are urged to be
present All new members are re-
quested to be present and specially
those who we're not present at the
last melting.
Miss Maud Nicol. Clerk.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
FOR SALE

Two lois and FIVE room house. 10
Gated on east side OF town. In good
neighbcrhcod and close In; shade
trees and good water: improvements
In good repair. Price 100000. Terms
easy.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
STRANGE Case.

First Physician-Any unusual symp-
toms about that last case Of yoursi
Second Physician Yes. lie paid me
$50 on account yesterday. Wisconsin
Sphinx
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
LIN, Of Les, Resistance.

"A man will scruiinlze the menu
card for half an hour and then order
a steak"
"0r examine bushel Of summer re
sort folders and then 20 TO his usual
place. Kansas City Journal
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20

Tourist In ireland Ito rural postman'
How many mails have you here In
the day?
Three breakfast. dinner and tag"
London Fun.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
Mysti6ed Mabel.

Mother cat lunch'-yes. darling. these
little sarsilnes are sometimes eaten by
the larger fIsh. Mabel taged iive,-Bui.
mamma. how do they get the cans
opcnl- Boston Transcript
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
A Shoosino Trip.

Heidi you shoot anything while
you were up In Canada' she-Yes. In
deedl We went out In boat one day
and shot the loveliest rapids you ever
cav.