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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-21
TRICK ANIMALS.
Sometimes the Trainer Has TO Do His
Work Quickly,


Work Quickly.
"You wouldn't believe how fast you
have to work to train an ANIMAL" said
the man who has broken everything
from elephants to geese the other day
"Why, | can tell just how many hours
It is going TO take to break in any
kind of animal you might mention.
"A woman came to me The other day
and said: i want IA trained goose for
my magic act How much will you
charge me TO break oneY
sixty dollars, said l.
"'Well. how do you figure that OUT
she asked
why. it's very simple | said. It's
81 an hour. and IL will take me just
sixty hours
Yes. sir: can train u goose thar
is. to follow the around and do some
simple tricks-in sixty hours. a pig IL,
thirty hours. aud so on I'ut as for
peafowl aud guinea hen they
can't be- trained In u hundred yrapS.
Now, you take troupe Df trained
dogs. That doesn't take half as long
to do as people suppose No. sir:
man with IN animal show has got IN
work fast Why maybe the boss
come, around on Il Monday morning
and says: Here here's bunch Of
six dogs Now make an act OUT OF II
for next Mondays show
~'There are six green dogs to make
into troupe In week Can't be
done, you say? Sure. 1t can One
dog-One trick-one day. That's the
principle. and you can do il too Each
dog will learn trick each day, nil
right One will learn a back somer
sault. one Il front somerSault, one Ia
walk on his hind legs, one on his front
legs. one TO roll over. and so on. Then
by the end of the week you've got -
nice little act. and all the people arc
acclaiming about your years of pa
dence and that sort of stuff. Patience.
is a good hing, of course. but the
secret is just know how that's all"
New York Post
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-21
8. F. YoAKUM ON TEXAS LAWS.

Some Texas newspapers with mo
nopolistic proclivities are in the habit
of quoting detached statements from
MIR. B. F. Yoakum's speeches or state
ments to newspaper reporters. which,
taken apart from their connection,
had a tendency to impress the reader
that he regards the laws of Texas as
unfriendly to capital. Such journals
not only misrepresent Mr. Yoakum but
they are doing more to hinder mate
rial development than all the so-called
"demagogues" and "agitators," about
whom they pirate so much, for, 1t is
they who are chiefly responsible for
the prejudice against Texas and mis-
understanding of Texas laws, of which
Mr.. Yoakum spoke in his address be-
fore the industrial congress at San
Antonio. From the Houston Posts re-
port of Mr. Yoakum's speech we
quote:
incidentally he remarked that the
greatest difficulty with which Texas
must contend in it's forward move
ment is the prejudice of investors
against Texas laws. He defended the
laws, saying they are not understood
and that it is the prejudice against
the laws and not the laws themselves
that should be overcome. To some
his remark that when it is said that
Texas laws need to be revised it is
said through ignorance or prejudice
was politically significant. Two candi-
dates for governorship are advocating
revision of Texas statutes and one of
them is urging the repeal of some Of
the laws which have been the subject
of the prejudice to which Mr.. Yoakum
referred. Mr.. Yoakums position with
respect to state laws is that mo new
laws are needed and only slight modi-
fication of those we now have is re-
quired.'
Mr. Yoakum also said that the laws
Of Texas relating to investments COM
pare favorably with those of other
states. Or this point the report of |
he speech in the Galveston News |
says: Il, mad been believed that he
would fire verbal broadsides at the
avs of Texas and their alleged mimi
al effect on railroad building and the
general uplifting of the state, and
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-21

those who heard him, in manner,
commend the laws by saying that they
were no worse than those of many
other states, were somewhat disap-
pointed"
OF course, they were disappointed
They have proclaimed Mr.. Yoakum as
the evangel of development and the
highest authority on all economic
questions, and now they will have to
either quit their calamity bowling or
class him with the "demagogues" and
agitators."
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-21

Since the census enumerator start
ed on his rounds we have been look
ing for this line of Robbie Burns: "A
chiefs amang ye takin notes. And
here it is in the Beaumont Enterprise.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-21

Aldrich has announced his intention
10 retire, which means he has had
enough and will give up the fight; but
only death can conquer Uncle Joe
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-21
Safer.

Those two statesmen are 90 angry
they won't speak"
We'll" answered Senator Sorghum.
that's better than starting a contro-
'ersy. Washington Star.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-21

Freestone, Leon. Madison. Grimes and
Erazos to Neleva in Brazos County
Tei., L c.steace oy approximately nine.
ty-'our and six one-hundredths (94.06,
miles, with its franchises ana appur-
tenances, to secure the payment OF
bonds of said Houston and Texas Cen.
trail Railroad Company to an amount
of not exceeding Three Million Dol
lars (s9.OOO,O0O) payable at a time NOT
exceeding thirty years from the date
thereof and bearing interest at rate
not exceeding six per centum per an.
mum, payable semi-annually.
W. C. PARKER.
Secretary Houston and Texas Centr,,>
Railroad Company.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-21

Mother (of her sonl-He has a beau.
nful voice. ana we have had hig,
taught the futp SO that he can az,
company himself Bon vivant
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-21

agitators.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
THE NEW COUNCIL.

The new City Council will meet on
Thursday next at noon Tor organ.na
t;on In the Aldermen the only change
in the personnel will be the retlre mn: y
Of Mr. J. R. N. Curtin OF the miro r.,
ward. president of the board. he Will
he succeeded as a member by Mr.
Kenneth Ogden. In the lower boafd'
Mr. G. r. Yates takes the place OF MT'
Thos. Risheill in the First ward; Mr. )
Y Williams in place OF Mr.. II: Baader
IN the Second: Mr.. A. D. Brockett,
Mr. W. Fl. Hellmuth's place in the
Third, and Messrs. c. B. Swan and
Thomas Chauncey in the places OF
Messrs. L. E. Uhler and Frank Evans
in the Fourth.
In the Board of Aldermen the names
Of Messrs. J. NJ. Hill, w. w. Ballengel
and F. F. Marbury are mentioned as
candidates as president to succeed Mr.
Curtin. Mr.. L. H. Thompson fol
clerk it is understood will have no op
position.
In the Common Council, so far a:
known, Messrs. Hubert Snowdcn anc
D. r. Stansbury are without opposition
for reelection as president and clerk
respectively. In neither board doe:
there seem to be any contest for VICE
president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
VIRGINIA HEIGHTS.

Mr.. Milton Hicks of the Southern
Railway takes title to the first OF the
attractive new houses on Highland
Boulevard.
1t is expected that the house will be
completed within week or ten days.
The ground was broken for this
new style house only seven weeks ago
and the speed Of construction was made
possible by the use Of the new steel
moulds which are the invention OF
Milton Dana Morrill,, the architect.
Another house will be started at once
for Mr.. James G. F. Jengo, OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission,
and housebuilding will continue
late into the winter months. The
Virginia Highlands Association make
an attractive offer to build homes to
suit purchasers and payment can be
made in no larger amounts than IS
usual for rent. Many homeseekers
are taking advantage of this easy
method of owning home and of the
new construction by which damp proof
permanent cement houses are built and
sold at less cost than the usual frame
home. The sale OF home sites at Vir-
ginia Highlands is exceeding the ex-
pectations of even the officers them
selves, and the record Of lot day is
now being left far behind. 1t is in
conceivable to those who have been
nasSipo this SDot for wears that this at
tractive suburb should spring up in
only few months, but the land that
lies back of the railroad offers beau
tiful outlook over Washington and
across the Potomac and is just rolling
enough to give variety and afford the
best possible drainage. The officers
and directors of this new suburb are
for the most Alexandria men and for
this reason an unusual interest has
been taken in its progress and its sue
cess
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
MILITIA.

Annual State inspection OF the Vlr-
ginia Volunteers will begin tonight at
Stauuton, where the headquarters OF
the First Regiment, Company X, OF
the First, and Company A OF the
Second, will be inspected by Lieut.. Col.
Stern, assistant inspector-general.
The inspecting officer will be kept
busy during almost the entire month
Of September.
t-JThe dates of inspection of companies
in this part OF the state are as follows:
Company H, Second Infantry,
Harrisonburg, August 3Oth.
Company D, Second Infantry,
Front Royal, August S1st.
Company d, First Infantry Char
lottesville, September End.
Company L, First Infantry, Freder-
icksburg, September 18th.
Battalion headquarters and Company
G, First Regiment, Alexandria, septem-
Der Goth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
Rack FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Tyler Hull, Messrs.
NJ. F. Diggs, j. w. Cunningham and
Daniel Franklin returned Friday from
Alexandria, where they attended the
fremen's convention. The local fire.
men are Disguised with the treatment
they received at and i'll the event
that the Hampton ladies ever 60 back
to Alexandria that hostelry will be given
a wide berth. Among the returning
firemen the opinion is expressed that
the State association will not hold
many more conventions, as the organi-
cation found trouble this year in re-
ceiving invitations for the convention
next year Newport News Press.
This is the first discordant note re-
ceived from any Of those who attended
the convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
POLICE COURT.

Justice H. B. Cation presiding.J
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
William Petit, charged with stealing
a silver watch and $50 in money from
Edward Smith, was sent on to the grand
jury. ;,
James Rust, colored, charged with
riding bicycle in the night without q
light, was fined So.
w. S. Wood, charged with disorderly
conduct, forfeited his collateral by fall
ing to appear.
Mary Lawrence, colored, charged
with disordcr!y conduct, was lined 50.
Lucy Strange, colored, charged with a
similar offense, was dismissed.
James Lightfoot, small colored boy,
charged with taking bicycle from a
residence, was turned over to his mother
for correction. ;,
Emily Griffin, colored, charged with
assault on CORTLAND Seaton, had his
case continued.
A white man. charged with lunacy,
was committed for five days.
Two young men, charged with DIS
orderly conduct, had their case con-
tinued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
John RoBINsON's SHOWS.

The modern circus is the llneal de-
scendant Of the ancient Olympic games
Of Greece. The Romans adopted tins
form of popular amusement from the
Greeks. The name circus" IS Lat'n'
meaning circle; and it was used TO
indicate the place in each city where
chariot races, athletic contests, etc.,
we're held. The circus hourished in
Rome $500 years ago, and for ten
centuries later. With the decadence
OF the mistress Of the world came de-
cline of the circus in character. and it
was frequently debased by revolving
spectacles, such as the throwing Of
those obnoxious to the government, in
Guiding Christians, to the wild beasts.
Within the last half century or so the
circus in America has moved to much
higher plane than it ever before occu.
nied. The great John Robinsou's
Shows, the model OF this tented style
OF entertainment, will be in Alexandris
psxt Friday, ! saAA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
THE FIREMEN.

The last echoes OF the State Fire
mems Association which met in this
city last week were in evidence late
Saturday evening when few strag.
glers, armed with tin trumpets and
other Instruments Of torture, made
themselves conspicuous in parad,ng
about the streets previous to their
departure on the Norfolk steamer.
Nearly all the decorations on build
,ngs have been removed and the scenes
of the past few days have given place
to normal conditions.
A dispatch from Newport News says:
President ]. P. Fraley, OF the Vir'
ginia State Firemen's Association, is
highly indignant over the statement
made by Fire Chief w. X. Stow, to
the effect;that he and the firemen OF
this city do not want the 1911 con-
vention OF the state association held
in Newport News. The trouble is
that Chief Stow is a bad loser" de-
clared President Fraley His state
meut to the contrary, his name was
placed before the convention for the
presidency and he received Is votes
as against my 100 votes. Had he
been elected everything would have
been all right and not one word would
have been heard about the city not
wanting the convention. II such dis
gruntled people as Chief Stow don't
want the convention here they need
not assist in entertaining them. The
Eagle Engine Company, OF North End,
which has a membership nf twice as
many as the other two local volunteer
companies combined, can entertain
the firemen. The convention is com
ing to this city, the business men and
the citizens generally assur me that
they want it and all the kicking
Chief Stow may do will not keep the
firemen away. Chief Slows state
ments have caused dissension in the
local department and the members
of the Eagle Company are highly
incensed because he has stated that
this city does not want the convention.
and indications are that the chief and
the members of the central and east
end companies will be ignored by the
mort. Renders in the arrangements. for
entertaining the convention. :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
Socialist Congress.

Copenhagen, Aug. a9.-The eighth
international socialist congress spent
nearly all OF today in organization.
Committees were appointed to consider
the scope to be given the various
questions scheduled for debate, chief OF
which is that OF unemployment. The
congress is practically unit m the be-
lief that captalistic organization is the
cause of unemployment, but there is
division Of sentiment on the question
OF whether relief should be demanded
from the state through the medium OF
government and municipal work.
The congress is being attended by
nearly 10000 delegates and nearly this
number of visitors. The movement to
have the United States chosen for next
years congress is getting well under
way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
HELD FOR GRAND Jury.

William Petit. about p years old,
was arrested Saturday by Officer Raw
lett on suspicion Of stealing $50 and
silver watch from Capt. Edward
Smith, of Stafford Courthouse. Petit
at first denied the charge, but yester-
day he, it is said, admitted that he
took the money and told the police
how he had disposed OF the wallet. He
disclaimed any knowledge OF Capt.
Smiths watch however. Petit was
brought before the Police Court this
morning, when a young man appeared
and produced the watch, and alleged
that Petit gave it to him to keep for
him. The accused refused to make 4
statement and was sent on to the grand
iury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. Samuel Bendheim is in New
York making fall and winter purchases.
The tide has turned and the summer
exodusters are rapidly returning to their
homes.
The Alexandria colony at Wood
berry Forest shows signs Of disin-
tegration.
The schooner John Branford loaded
with lumber by H. K. Field & Co., has
sailed for the lower river
The Alexandria Light Infantry will
resume weekly drills tonight The
drills we're suspended during most OF
the present month.
A white man, who gave his name as
Ed. Smith, was taken to the Alexan-
dria Hospital Saturday evening with
sprained ankle. He had fallen from a
tressIe at the Potomac railroad yards.
Olive B. Thornton, wife of James t.
Thornton, colored, died at her home,
619 south Columbus street, this
morning.
The funeral OF Samuel Fl. Crupper,
aged 55 years, who died in Washing
ton Saturday, took place from w. De-
maine & Sons chapel this afternoon.
The interment was in Union cemetery.
The premises Of Mr.. Robert Davies,
POI Duke street, were invaded by
thieves at an early hour yesterday
morning and robbed of about fifty
chickens.
Mr.. James Belts, of Nokesville,
brother of Lieutenant Belts, of the
police force, reports that $50 in cash
and gold watch and chain, valued at
500, was stolen from him during the
parade in this city on Thursday last,
A little son of Mr.. Horace Swain
was knocked down by bicycle ope-
| rated by James Rust, colored, on
upper King street Saturday night. DR..
Powell attended the boy. whose injuries
were not serious. Officer Gill arrested
Rust. He was brought before the Pc,
| lice Court this morning and fined S.
for riding wheel without light.
More than 600 persons attended the
closing services OF the camp meeting
at Great Falls last night. The Rev. J.
F. Prettyman gave the final benedic,
ton, thus bringing to close the most
successful Biblical institute ever held
under the auspices Of the allied South
ern Methodist churches Of Alexandria,
Washington, Fairfax and Loudour
counties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
THE CHURCHES.

Again the churches we're only fairly
well attended yesterday, many residents
still being out Of the city.
Services at the First Baptist Church
we're conducted by Rev. F. w. kerfoot
OF Oklahoma. The pulpit at the Metho
dist Episcopal Church South was occu
pied by Rev. ]. H. Dulaney, d. u. Al
Christ Church the services were con
Quoted by Rev. I'D. Gibson and Rev. |
NJ. Green occupied the pulpit at St
Paul's Church. The services In the
other churches we're conducted by the
resident clergy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
coLORED WOMAN KILLED.

a colored woman named Hattie
TAYLOR was struck by train and killed
by Washington and Ohio train near
Paeonion Springs yesterday. The
woman was sitting on the track, on a
curve, rendering it impossible for the
engineer to see her until the train was
too close to be stopped. The body was
literally ground to pieces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
THE ROCKVILLE FAIR.

Everything is in readiness for the
fifty-seventh annual exhibition of the
Montgomery County Agricultural So
ciety, Familiarity known as the Rock
vile fair, which begins tomorrow morn
ing, to continue four days. There will
be many new attractions this year and
the usual large crowds are expected for
which ample preparations have been
made. Fine racing is promised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
SIGNAL DEMONSTRATED.

The danger signal at King and St
Asaph streets was demonstrated many
times during the meeting OF the state
f;remen's association last week. Aside
from being, as usual, responsive at the
several alarms of fire that occurred dur,
ing the three days, the signal was dem.
onstrated many time for the purpose OF
showing it's utility to the visiting fire
men. The inventor of the signal was
kept busy in explaining its use when
alarms OF fire are sounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
SUITS FOR DIVORCE.

Amy Gertrude Partlow Griffin en-
t.red suit in the Corporation Court this
morning against Charles M: Griffin for
divorce on the ground of desertion.
The plaintiff is represented by Mr..
Robinson Moncure. :,
Carrie Lee Johnson also entered suit
against Robert Graham Johnson toi
tie same cause. She is represented oy
Mr. Moncllre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
METHoDIsTs FAVOR UNION.

The Canadian General Methodist
Conference, in session at Victoria, B. C.,
by an overwhelming majority, has de-
clared in favor OF basis Of church
union whereby the Methodists, Presby-
terians and Congregationalists in the
Dominion may unite under one dc
nomination to be known as the Union
Church.
The union has already been agreed
upon by the other two churches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
NOTICE.

There will be meeting Of the GEN
ERAL COMMITTEE who had the
Firemen's Convention in charge THIS
EVENING at 80 p. m. in the rooms oil
the Chamber of Commerce. All mem
bers are requested to be present, BY
order of the chairman.
1t r, G, SULLIVAN, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29

Shoes less than half price-200 pairs
Misses Shoes that cost to manufacture
81. so and $1.75, and sold at 50. 90 and
$3.50, will be sacrificed at CSC per pair.
John A. Marshall d Bro, 422 King
a!.aet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29

With one touch Of his finger on an
electric button at the Myopia Boat Club
at Beverly, President Taft at noon to-
day started The Ohio Valley Industrial
Exposition In Cincinnati.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
DRY GOODS.
Woodward s. IothrOp
NEW YoRK---WASHINGTO
Seventh Annual September
Sale of + urniture
At 25 70 so Per Cent Below Actual Value
Fire Insurance

Today orr Furniture
which always
OF the
lined
durability Sun
which
which ana
ant
dservicea
rarety and
md 1igbt which this stock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29

Sample Shoes, worth $500, $500
and $500; your choice, 1924. See
our windows. J. A. Marshall d Bro,
422 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29

100 pair ladies fine shoe worth $S.5Os
and $4.00. They are Our best makes.
but a little off as to style, 50 cents
J, A, Aarshan 4 Bro, 422 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
Weather Probabilities.

For this section partly cloudy tonight
and Tuesday; moderate temperature;
moderate north to northeast winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
A TRAMP REWARDS KINDNESS.

Ten crisp 81 bills inclosed i'll a letter
came to Mrs. Mary J. keegean a,
Beverly, N. j., Saturday evening aho
strengthened her faith in the veraclty OF
tramps.
The letter, dated from Richmond, Va,
tells its own story. ;,
Madam: Six years ago, | think II
was in the fore part Of September. you
were SO kind to lend tramp 80 cents
to help him on to his old home III Elr-
ginia. But more valuable than the oo
cents was the advice you gave me. Go
home, be a good husband, give up
drinking and the Lord will prosper
you. Believe me, the Lord has pros
pered me.
'The SO is for that cute little tot
Cher SOM, who wasn't afraid OLA tramp.
Buy him something real nice. My
wife sends her thanks for your kindness
to me-"
1t is signed Mike Bury
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29

Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast ana
Deviled Crabs at Spinks's CAFE, Prince
and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-29
up. ZONES THE SENIOR.

Inasmuch as Representative Living
ston, of Georgia, will not be member
of the next Congress, having been
turned down at the primary IN his as
trict the other Eday, Representative
Jones, OF Virginia, becomes the oldest
democratic member OF the House IN
point of continuous service. The 6eor-
gian and Virginian entered the House
at the same time, and that was at the
beginning OF the Fifty-second Congress,
the representatives having been an
elected in 1890, the year in which the
republicans met with crushing defeat
throughout the country.