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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
CRIMINAL ASSAULT BY
NEGRO IN MINNESOTA
Fourteen-Year-Old White Girl the Vic
tim-Great Excitement but There
Will Be No Lynching.
[By Associated Press.l

Aitken, Mimi, Aug. S.-A negro who
gives his name as Wooster is held
here on charge of criminal assault
upon fourteen-year-old white girl.
The crime was committed Saturday
and is admitted by the negro. There
is great excitement, but an attempt at
violence is not expected by the author
tiles.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
Middies Sail for Home.

Gibraltar. Aug. S.-The American
battleships Iowa, Massachusetts and
Indiana, which have been cruising in
European waters since June 19 with
six hundred Annapolis midshipmen on
board, sailed today for America. A
leisurely trip across the Atlantic will
be made, the squadron being sched-
uled to reach Solomon's Island, Md,
on August 90, where FIVE days will be
spent before returning to Annapolis.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
EXPERT TESTIMONY BE-
FORE HUGHES COMMISSION
[By Associated Press.l

New York, Aug. S.-Charles H. Nc.
Bride, chief of the railway mail serv-
ice, resumed his expert testimony to-
day when the Hughes commission con-
tinued its Investigation, directed by
congress, as the basis of a possible re-
adjustment of rites on second-class
mail matter. II the amount Of second
class matter were so per cent less. he
said, he believed the cost OF the rail-
way mail service would decrease 20
per cent.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
Touched the Spot.

A stranger in Bryan yesterday lost
book out of his pocket containing
some valuable papers. A small Lost
Ad" was inserted in The Eagle and
within thirty minutes after the paper
was on the streets the book was re-
turned to the owner. What is the con-
clusion? There is but one-it pays to
advertise in The Eagle.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
.OEvEL|SH DEED Of
3 ORPHANAGE BOYS
[By Associated Press. ]

Chicago, Aug. S.-Three boy in
mates OF the Ulrich orphans home,
angered by discipline. pourned kero-
sene over rubbish in the. attic of the
home today, and then persuaded
fourth lad, who is deficient mentally,
to apply match. One hundred chill
dren were marched from the building
without panic and fire men subdued
the flames.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
NEGRO DOCTOR BEATEN
AND ROBBED At PARIS
[By Associated Press.l ]

Paris. Texas. Aug. S.-Dr Z. 7.
Lewis. colored. was beaten and robbed
OF S65 last night by three negroes
Two arrests have been made. The
trouble is said to have been caused by
Lewis not having his prescriptions
filed by negro druggist, preferring
to patronize white druggists.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
DAsTARDLY ASSASSINATION
NEAR ALEXANDRIA, IA,
[By Associated Press.

Alexandria. La. Aug. S.-While at
tending services at Hopewell church,
ten miles north of this city, last night,
Joe Stilley, farmer. was shot dead,
his wife dangerously wounded and his
mother slightly hurt. No trace OF the
assassin has been found.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
An OLD REPR0BATE
Dallas County Man, Aged "a, Charged
with criminaIIy Assaulting
Two Little Girls.
tBy Associated Press. ]

Dallas, Texas, Aug. S.-G. w. Bow
ers, aged "A years, postmaster at
Eagleford, in Dallas county, is in Jail
awaiting an examining trial tomorrow
morning, charged with criminal assault
on Matte Bell Adkins, aged IL, and
Myrtle Adkins, aged IA. Bowers has
been a resident of Eagleford forty
years.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
SOLDIERS BARRED
FROM SKATING RINK
Proprietor Arrested for Discriminating
Against United States Army
Uniform.
[By Associated Press. ]

Prescott, Ariz, Aug Sd. ]. Dar-
lington, charged with discriminating
against the uniform of the United
States army in refusing to allow Of
ficers or privates to enter his skating
rink, was arrested yesterday. This
morning he waived examination and
is held to await action by the grand
jury. The prosecution was undertaken
by the war department
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
PRESIDENT Of ANTI
SALOON LEAGUE TEsTIFlEs
legislative Committee Wanted to
Know About Organization and
Operation Of League.
[By Associated Press.

Austin, Texas, Aug. S.-Dr. j. II.
Gambrell of Dallas, president of the
Anti-Saloon League, was on the wit
ness stand before the house investigat.
ing committee this morning. He was
questioned about the organization and
operation of the Anti-Saloon League.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
GUARANTY FUND
BANK CLOSED
[By Associated Press ]

Houston, Texas, Aug. S.-The Harris
County Bank & Trust Company was
placed in the hands of the state com.
missioner OF insurance and banking
last night. This action was taken be-
cause OF the alleged existence of large
loans which impair the value of the
capital stock. The institution was op-
Grated under the state guaranty fund
law.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
BAILEY WILL SUPPORT
BALL FOR GOVERNOR
Such Is Report from National Capital.
coIqutt Refuses to Discuss II.
IBy Associated Press. ]

Austin, Texas, Aug. S.--Governor
Colquitt delcined today to discuss Sen
ator Bailey's endorsement Of the pos
sible candidacy of Col. Tom Ball for
governor, as published in the morning
papers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
Old Dominion Bar Meeting.

Hot Springs, Va, Aug. S.-"A Per
manent international Court" will be
the subject of the principal address
by Helm Bruce of Louisville before the
annual meeting of the Virginia Bar
Association, which opened here TO-DAY
for a session of three days. Many i'm
portant legal problems will be dis.
cussed. Judge George L. Christian OF
Richmond is president of the state
aSeoeiati0n
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
Pass on a7oo Citizens.

New York, Aug. S.-Two thousand
and seven hundred applications for
citizenship have been passed upon
since July 3 by the special naturaliza-
tion court, which will complete its
work today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
SECOND STRIKE IN
THREE MONTHS
Forty San Antonio Telephone Opera
tors Walked Out This Morning.
IN Asgcclated Press. ] \

San Antonio, Texas, Aug. S.-For the
second time in three months the tele-
phone operators of the San Antonio
Telephone Company, forty strong,
went on strike this morning, de-
manding redress of grievances.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
OVERLOADED NILE
BOAT F0UNDERED
Nearly a Hundred Drowned and
Thirty-six Bodies Recovered.
[By Associated Press. ]

Alexandria. Egypt, Aug. S.-A boat
overloaded with natives who were on
the way to attend the fair at Des Suk
foundered in the Nile. Nearly one
hundred persons were drowned.
Thlrty-six bodies were recovered to-
day.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
COUNTY HIT HARD
Prospects for Banner Cotton Crop
Blighted by Boil Worms.
[By Associated Press. ]

league, Texas, Aug S.-What were
considered bright prospects for BAN
ner cotton crop few weeks ago are
blighted by the boil worm, which is
playing havoc. The worm invasion ap-
pears to be general in this section.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
Knights Of Honor Grand Lodge.
IRy Associated Press. l

Houston, Texas, Aug. s.-The grand
lodge of the knights and Ladies of
Honor of Texas convened here this
morning for three days session. Dali
las and Brownwood are after the next
meeting.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
The Pope's Condition Satisfactory
IBy Associated Press.1

Rome, Aug. S.-Pope Plus condition
this morning is satisfactory. according
to the statement of the attending ply
sicians.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
OROUTH DAMAG|NG
COTTON At L0CKHART
BAD OUTLOOK FOR
INDIAN COTTON CROP
Rsvages Of Boil Worm in Punjab Have
Destroyed Hopes Of Farmers.
[By Associated Press.l
Lockhart, Texas, Aug. S.-The
drouth is doing great damage to cot
ton in this section.
fBy Associated Press. ]

Lahore, British India, Aug. s.-The
ravages of the boil worm are so wide
spread in Punjab that the belief is ex.
pressed that there will be little or no
cotton crop this season in that prov
ince.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
Meetinu of Civic LEAGUE.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Bryan Civic League will be held in
Carnegie lecture hall Wednesday at 0
p. m. Every member and all others
should be present.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08
COTTON SERIOUSLY DAM
AGED BY HOT WINDS
BY Associated Press ]

Mineral Wells, Texas, Aug. S.-Seri-
GUS deterioration has been caused cot
ton the past few days by hot winds.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-08

Mound City paints may cost trihe
lore, but! Z. ]. Jekins. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
KANSAS GIRL FARMERS.
Their Success in Undertaking to Dc
Fathers Work.

From the Kansas City Journal
In the southwest part Of Kingman coun-
ty there lives German farmer, Rennle
Griem. who has been in Ill health the past
wear. The family consists mostly OF
girls. One of these girls is school
teacher and two are students in the King
man High School,
Hired help has been hard to get the
past season. and. the father not being
able to attend to farm work. the girls
concluded to take matters into their own
hands and last spring as soon as the
eldest daughters term of school had
closed she went home. hooked up to the
lister and. working early and late. put in
seventy acres OF corn.
AS soon as the two other girls were
home from high school they turned In
and assisted in cultivating the corn crop.
assisted in the milking and care of the
stock sold and delivered the milk to the
creamery, put up the hay from twenty
seven acres of alfalfa. put up quite an
amount of prairie hay and other feed
crops and attended to the multifarious
duties on the farm all by themselves, re-
ceiving no assistance from a man during
the entire season.
The result is a field of corn which COM
petent Judges say will yield an average
Of fifty bushels to the acre and all the
rest of the farm work up In ship shape.
The girls having attended to the pressing
duties of the farm and their father being
In better health. they will resume their
places in school for the coming term
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
"The Girl of the Golden West"

The announcement of Henry w. Saw
ages presentation at the Belasco Theater
Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday
matinee. November 24-2S. OF the latest
and most popular grand opera. THE Girl
OF the Golden West" OF the greatest Nv
ing composer. Giacomo Puccini. Will
doubtless awaken keen interest.
THE Girl OF the Golden West demands
vocal qualities and histrionfc ability or
the highest order. Mr. Savage has spared
no expense and trouble to secure cast
of notable singers. which will include
Nine. Luisa VILLAIN. who made her debut
at the La Scala, Milan, In 1907. and has
since appeared with the Metropolitan
Opera Company Of New York. Miss Edna
Blanche Showalter, an American singer
of great charm. and Nine. Irma Delossy.
a Viennese dramatic soprano, who has
been heard in all the musical centers OF
Europe The Contraltos are Nine. Dina
Puhlia who comes direct from Mascagnis
own company at Parma. and Miss Ivy
Scott. an Australian singer of note.
For the role OF johnson" Mr.. Savage
has engaged seven tenors. namely: Eli
son Van Hoose. who has been loaned by
the Chicago Philad elphia Opera Company:
Leon de Souza of Portugal. a pupil of
Jean de ReszEe; Henri Leon. from the
ROYAL Opera of Berlin: Tmberto Sachetti
formerly with the San Carlo Opera Com
pany: Plade Sinagra, from Italy, and
Henri Barron. William Beck. a famous
baritone. who will have the role of Rance,
was formerly a member of the Metropoli-
tan and Manhattan Opera companies OF
New York Other equally famous singers
also are in the company.
Mr. Savages own orchestra of upward
of fifty instruments will he directed al
ternately by Giorgo Polacco OF Naples
and Venice. Alfred r. Moulton of London
and Paris and Alberto Bimboni of Flor
ence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
Chase's Next Week.

Chase's next week will present the
extraordinary Nine Bells, from the City
of Mexico" a stellar feature exhibiting
the festival sports and pastimes of the
land of the Montezumas, native operate
singing, spirited castanet and tambour
dancing and picturesque and at
tractive costumes. A notable attraction
will be the eccentric American comedien-
ne, Kate Gilmore, recently with Nine.
Trentini in Naughty Marietta" and
previously in the American production
of the London pantomime, Dick Whit
tington.' She will be assisted by Sam
Williams in her suffragette absurdity
entitled THE Irregular Army" Thomas
p. Hoier and company will present a
farcical Danish adaptation entitled THE
Ice Man. "Slivers," the famous clown
of the Barnum & Bailey circus. more
recently with the New York and Lon
don Hippodromes. will appear in a base
ball fantasy George Austin Moore and
Cordelia Hanger promise delightful
novelty. Palfrey, Barton and Brown.
laughable series of grotesque tricks and
terpsichorean eccentricities, and Du
Gallon, sensational double-ladder feats.
The daylight motion pictures will pre-
sent recent international events.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
Burton Holmes South America :"

Manager Fred G. Berger has arranged
for an additional force of ticket sellers in
the office to handle the Burton Holmes
lecture tickets at the Columbia Theater
Tuesday morning. Louis Francis Brown.
manager OF the Holmes Travelogues who
was in the city during the week. stated
that the interest shown here in Mr.
Holmes South American series is but
reflection of conditions elsewhere
Throughout the west Mr.. Holmes is now
entertaining audiences that test the ca
pacities OF the largest auditoriums. All
records have been broken in the cities
visited. and when the sale of tickets
opened in Philadelphia few days ago
the intake for the first day exceeded by
nearly two thousand dollars the receipts
OF the next largest first day ia the nine
teen years Mr.. Holmes has been visiting
that city.
when MT. Holmes received hts commits
sion from his patrons last year 10 visit
south America he like most other Amer
leans, nttie dreamed of the wealth OF
Deautifui, instructive and valuable mate
r1ai mat would be laid at his feet and
since MS return even Director Barrett
mas been no more ardent advocate Of
closer relations with our southern neigh
bOrs. As is Mr.. Holmes custom. there
will be five travelogues in each series
with the Sunday evening course dupIicat-
ed the next Monday afternoons ar z IA
o'clock The course will begin with the
doorway TO the Americas Spain and Por-
tugal. November 10 and 20 and cover the
cruise TO South America. Buenos Aires
Argentina 10 Chile ana Rio de Janeiro
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
New York Philharmonic Concert.

The first of the concerts of the New
York Philharmonic Society this season
was given in New York during the past
week under the conductorshp of Josef
Stransky its Bohemian orchestral direc-
tor The en...usiasm with which his
work was received has served to increase
the interest in the series t. Arthur Smith
has arranged for this city with Lillian
Nordica: Efrem Zimbalist. the great Rus
sian violinist. and Josef Lheyinne. plan
ist as soloists.
Thesc cone erts are scheduled for Tues
day afternoons. November y, January
II and March - at the New National
Theater The new conductor. in the
course Of an interview the other day, de-
elared he was not entering upon any
campaign TO educate the public. The
American public. he says, is competent to
Judge of the music IL wants and that mu-
sic nc proposes TO provide.
In addition TO liberal representation
from the old masters. the Philharmonic
programs under Director Stransky will
include number of modern compositions
One Of the first novelties to be pres. n ted
will be new symphony by Dvorak
L. Arthur Smith is conducting the seat
sale which is now in progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
Three Twins. F"

Three Twins which comes to the
Academy for the week Of November 20,
is musical play that was first produced
in Chicago, and after run of five months
at the Whitney Opera House was taken
to the Herald Square Theater, New York,
where ii ran for year.
1t is by Charles Dickson, Otto Hauer-
back and Karl Hoschna. and is based on
a popular old farce, "Incog." and car
ries a clear and logical story. All the
complications of the piece center around
twin brothers and a third twin-Tom
Stanhope who has assumed the disguise
to win the girl he loves-Kate ArmitaSe,
companion to his fathers ward.
strong company, headed by Miss
Mayme Gehrue. and consisting OF sixty
people, will present the play
An original scenic production and a
number of novel electrical and mechani-
cal effects are promised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
THE Darlings of Paris"

Three laughs a minute throughout the
performance" is what is promised amuse-
ment seekers at the Lyceum this week.
when the burlesque "The Darlings OF
Paris" will he presented by a company
including Gladys Sears, Watson and
Bandy, Princess Kulu. John and Jessie
Powers. Busse Sisters Sam Taylor. Nc
Cabe and Vogel, Stewart and Desmond.
Lloyd Peddrick. Queen Of Light" and
an attractive chorus.
THE Darlings of Paris contains MANY
novel features. 1t tells funny story
The scenery was painted by Tom Cramer
and G. Slemmer. and the costumes were
designed by Leon Enrol and executed by
Orange. The music. specially written by
Nose Gumbal, is catchy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

The Mormon tabernacle choir. declared
the largest and most celebrated church
choir in the world. with total member
ship of more than Jp. was organized over
fifty years ago, and has been in constant
practice and service ever since. Its mem
bers are recruited from the pure. fresh
young voices which the western noun
tains seem to produce
The choir is held together by an en-
thusiastic love of music inherent In the
members. and by their strong sense of
loyalty to the work, which is considered
ny them religious duty.
Prof. Evan Stephens, the present con-
ductor, has held this position for twenty
one years. and during his incumbency the
choir has sung for presidents and rulers.
and has appeared in connection with all
Of the great musical organizations of the
world which have visited the far west.
Prof. John J. Mcclellan. the tabernacle
organist is known the world over
The purpose of the chors tour is to
fill an engagement as the official chorus
OF the American land and irrigation expo
sition. at Madison Square Garden. New
York city. November to L.. when it wi
render the famous irrigation ode." writ
ten by Mrs Gilbert McClurg, with music
BY Prof. John j. Mcclellan. the taber-
nacle organist. and other songs Of the
soil.
Utahs most influential citizens, without
respect 10 CLASS OF cTSeu. Jolfeu together
TO make the choir'S visit TO New York
possible. The tour Is under the patronage
of the Governor of Utah. the senator's and
representatives. the state. county and city
officials. the Commercial Club. and many
prominent citizens of the state
The programs will be of a miscellaneous
character. with the aim to make them
simple, novel and entertaining. with
few characteristic Mormon songs inter-
spersed.
They will include grand opera selections.
oratorios, part songs for ladies and male
choruses home characteristic pieces and
patriotic songs. There will be number
OF capable soloists. all graduated pupils
OF the best teachers OF America and
E.urope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
-"The Social Maids"

Following THE Queens of the Jardin
de Paris" the attraction at the Gayety
will be THE Social Maids next week.
In this Broadway review Hurtig & Sea-
mon. the producers. present George Stone
as the star. assisted by Jennie Austin in
the principal feminine role. Thirty at
tractive young women are presented in
the chorus. and a double quartet will add
TO the musical element Of the entertain
ment. The spectacular song number of
the production is called THE Beautiful
Isle of Love" sung by Miss Austin and
the chorus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
Washington Saengerbund.

Nine Alice Merritt-Cochran, soprano
and Miss Roberta Amies. pianist. VIII De
the soloist. at the hrst puohc concert
OF this season. to be given by the
Washington Saengerbund at the New
National Theater Sunday evening. No
yember Is The program will consist
entirely of compositions by List. The
Saengerbund will be assisted by the
Washington symphony Orchestra Helm
rich Hammer will have the direction OF
the entire program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
The Fortune Hunter"

Conan & Harris company presenting
The Fortune Hunter" Winchell Smith S
charming comedy Of rural life, will be
the attraction at the Columbia Theater
the week beginning Monday. November
20
Ii is charming comedy with an in
sistent appeal for the uplifting of the
morals of the youth Of today. Winchell
Smith, its author has made of 1t a
wholesome sermon, surrounded with
broad comedy situations that compel
laughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
Casino Sunday Concert.

The special program secured by the
Casino management for today's concert
includes ten features, the very best OBJ
tainable for it's Sunday performance
There are seven vaudeville features and
three new photo plays. Heading the
vaudeville contingent will be Way &
Wayburn. two rapid-fire comedians. who
bid strongly for laughter. with several
songs and line of new material.
The performance will begin at O'Clock
and run continuously to 1890 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12

stories and do eccentric dances. Inc
Flying Martins are down for series
of aerial features and "Parise. the
wizard of the ACCORDION" with new photo
plays that open and close each per-
formance concludes the attractions
The Casinos winter schedule. fnaugu-
rated last week, finds the doors open at
and O'Clock, and the performances
running continuously from 30 to and
$40 to 1890
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
Explained.
From Puck.

From PUCK.
Rev Gude-I am surprised and grieved,
Mrs. Dearsoul, to see a copy Of the Bar
tenders Budget on your table.
Mrs. Dearsoul-O. that's all right, rev.
erend. 1 simply had to subscribe to 1t In
order to take advantage of a club rate
with Temperance Topics and Healthful
Home magazines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-12
Casino.

Those Four Girls" OF Folies reputa.
ton. will begin weeks engagement al
the Casino Theater tomorrow IN a bin
promised OF more than customary excel
lence. In addition to the expensive head
liner there will be four other acts.
Those Four Girls sing. play. revel i'm
comedy and cavort all over the stage in
way that has earned them the distinc-
ton of the whirlwfnd quartet" There
10 not a dull moment. II is declared
while they are on the stage.
Gravetta and lie Vonde company, with
Partisan illusions and novelty character
changes and representations, will present
a spectacular act. The principal comedy
will be In the hands of Howell and
Scott Natures Hebrew comedians"
who promise an act as funny as ii is
natuSal aNd as original as IL is versa
tile. Howell and Scott will sing. tell