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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY CITY.

That distinguished civic revolution
list, DR.. Charles Zueblin. was brought
to Houston by the City Federation Of
Clubs and Carnegie library, and deliv-
cred a most helpful address in that
city on the evening Of March 20, the
subject of his lecture being THE
Twentieth Century City" Prof. Zue-
bins lectures are intended to. further
a spirit of civic pride, and wonderful
results follow in the wake of his trav-
els about the country. He breaches
what is practical, what Is necessary
and what has been tried and found in
dispensable after trial.
In one of his lectures he says: "The
hearts can not be pure II the streets
are dirty, any more than the lungs can
be pure; the standard of morality is
tested in the streets. Upon the streets
is indelibly impressed our character
as citizens"
In another lecture he says: I'VE
pride ourselves upon our fire depart
ments, but their excellence Is In
sense sequel Of our bad building
laws; If we had better buildings, we
would require less fire protection. In
the properly built city Is the hope OF
the municipality, moral and social.
The country is today looking to Texas
for municipal instruction. Texas cities
took the initiative in the commission
form of government, and in my opinion
that form of government means more
to cities of the United States today
than does the constitution Of the
United States. | hope to see it i'm
proved and universally adopted; in
fact, made a countrywide legislative
enactment"
Especial stress was laid by DR.. Zue-
bin on railway stations and their sur
roundings, public parks and play
grounds as well as buildings and
school improvements. He gave Los
Angeles credit for having the best
lighted streets in the world.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01
sTRAWs SHOW WHICH WAY THE
WIND BLOWS.

The Christian Commonwealth, re-
ligious paper published at Madison
vile, which has been heretofose an
apologist for Senator Bailey, has this
to say in its latest issue:
Senator Bailey made great speech
in favor of seating Senator Lorimer,
of Illinois, and thus forfeited the con-
fidence of many former friends. When
his services in this case were asked
he ought to have returned the answer
sent by Roscoe Conkling to James G..
Blaine in 1884. When Blaine through
friend requested his old-time enemy
to take the stump in his behalf for the
presidency, Conklin sent the crushing
reply: Tell Mr.. Blaine that / have
abandoned criminal practice alto
gether.' 1t seems that Senator Bailey
hasn't"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT
Edited by Bryan Civic League.]
SUGGESTIONS FOR CIVIC WORK

The mosquito is a little creature, very
small,
Soon it will be most audible to all.
In the nighttime it is singing, singing
early in the dawn,
The subject of it's song is this: I'VE
won't go home till morn"
The fly is also nuisance, very small
But the greatest pest I'm sure, OF
them all;
In the daytime it is buzzing, buzzing
though it has no song,
Ii the yards and streets were cleaner
they would disappear ere long.
The weeds now are little things, very
small,
Soon they will be most visible to all;
In the springtime they are growing,
growing on vacant lots in town,
We who boast of civic pride should
see that they are mown down.
The dust is a little thing, very small,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

The Eagle predicted trouble when it
was announced that the Ninth cavalry,
a negro regiment, was coming to San
Antonio, and this prophecy was veri-
fed yesterday. Several of the negro
soldiers entered the room for the
whites in a street car and when or
dered to go into the negro compart-
ment they beat up the conductor.
There is too much brute in the aver
age negro to make it safe to trust him.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

Those who have been in politics
long know that buying legislation isn't
a new thing in fact, there is less of
it than there used to be. When Tom
Scott was the railroad king, about
forty years ago, friend suggested to
him that it would be well to secure
the election of legislature that would
be favorable to his interest. Its a
id sight cheaper to buy them after
they are elected" said he.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

An authority on the subject of wit
and humor, after thorough investi-
cation, reported that there are only
twenty-seven jokes and that all of
these are centuries old Yet the tribe
of jokesmiths continues to increase.
Their business is to repolish and reset
these twenty-seven hoary jests, giving
them local color according to circum-
stances. But one whose memory covers
half a century recognizes each and
every one as an old friend whenever
IL goes the round
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

The order, sent out from the ad-
jutant generals Office at Austin to re-
cruit the state militia companies to
the limit is another of the many re-
cent occurrences indicating that some
thing serious is apprehended. Those
of us who know by experience the hor-
rors of war shudder to think of what
may happen in the near future.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01
thing of beauty is a Joy forever. !"


Mrs. Mamie Rohde has just planted
on one side of her yard an ideal SALIVA
bed, bordered with yellow coleus, a4f>
on the other side bed OF the popular
red Gamma, bordered with the coleus.
Everything Mrs Rohde puts in the
ground fourishes.
Reader, have you window box?
They are so attractive. Get one.
II all of Mrs. Harder's Easter lilies
bloom, it will be- worth your while to
drive by just to see them.
Boys and girls, when riding your
wheels, stay on the walks and don't
trespass on peoples lawns nor swing
around their young trees. 1t ruins
them.
Encourage the school children by
giving them plant or two for their
window boxes at school. One OF the
prettiest sighls in Bryan, right now,
is to look up the avenue from Mr..
Burgers corner and see that stretch
of cement walk, with the trees on
either side tapping their boughs. Then
If you are not glad you are living you
are to be pitied.
One lady remarked to another that
Mrs. Albert Buchanan's backyard was
the prettiest she had ever seen. But
Mrs. Buchanan is somewhat exclusive
with it, as she will allow nobody but
chickens to play in It,
The old watering trough on South
Main street, with pool of water al
ways standing around 1t, has been
pronounced "a first-class mosg3lto
breedery."
The boys with airguns and sings,
who wage such ceaseless war against
the little English sparrow, Will also,
It is feared, brighten away many of
the sweet songsters among our feath-
cred friends.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

The A. & M. cadets, now on their
annual hike down on the banks OF the
Brazos, had a taste of the real thing
last night; if it rained there like it did
here. If any of them intend to make
soldiers it will give them an idea of
what they will have to get used to.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

That story in the Galveston News
yesterday about 10000 Jap soldiers
being in western Mexico disguised as
laborers may not be true, but that
Japan is up to some devilment there
is good reason to suspect. The Japs
are like Mai. Joey Bagstock-tough
and devilish sly.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

Diaz is the one and only obstacle to
peace in Mexico. How much more
blood must be shed and how many
more women and children must starve
to death in order that his feelings may
not be hurt nor his pride humbled?
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

Exactly fifty names were added to
the subscription list of The Daily
Eagle yesterday. This is very sub
stantial and satisfactory evidence of
appreciation.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

The Times Herald mentions so many
murders and fights with which whisky
had nothing to do as to create sus'
picion of method in the madness of
nal1ac
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

The dove OF peace which we are
told is lowering over Mexico must be
growing weary of wing with long soar
ing and sick of heart with hope de-
ferred
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01
IMPROVEMENT NOTES.

Have you seen the rose running on
Mrs. Il. +. Parks east gallery? 1t is
the famous Paul Neyron. Truly, "a
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

But 1t carries germs, We know, to
us all;
In the March winds II is blowing,
blowing so 1t makes one frown,
Let the street sprinkler be used In the
residence part Of town.
Let us now by our efforts, one and all,
Try to remedy all defects, though 80
small; :.
Let us then be up and doing, doing all
to clean the town,
Then let's beautify all places so health
and happiness will abound
Mrs. Vastine c. Lunn in Houston
Post.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

At this season of the year the clean
up" campaign becomes Of paramount
importance; so If We value health and
cleanliness, war should be waged
against the pests mentioned in the
lines above.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-01

The old watering trough on South
Main street with pool of water al
ways standing around 1t, has been
pronounced "a first-class mosq3lto
breedery."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
MAY BAR DELEGATES ! FROM NEW JERSEY

New York, December 17-(Special.) J. Conflict between New Jerseys presiden- tal primary law and republican national convention rules bars New Jerseys dele- gates from the national convention. as things now stand.
 The Geran primary law of New Jer- sey, which Governor Wilson induced the legislature to pass, provides for direct primary election of delegates to national conventions on May 2S. Rules of the re- publican national committee provide that no delegates shall be recognized who are chosen earlier than 30 days prior to the call for the convention or later than 30 days set before the convention. That date is June IS, 20 days after the NeSv Jersey primary, date.
 It is expected that the Geran law will be modified to provide for the earlier elec- tion of New Jersey's presidential dele gates, although some Jerseyites oppose such course.
 South Dakota fixed by statute June 4 as presidential primary date. It is ex- pected that an amendment will advance the date. One or two states which have already elected delegates will probably re-elect.
 Texas courts held four years ago that the legislature of that state had no power to override national convention rules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
BARTON OUTLINES GREAT MOVEMENT How Forward" Campaign
 Is To Be Conducted RESULTS ARE EVIDENT Says There Will Be No Excitement
 But Effects Will Be Felt
 in Every Walk of

Ahout 200 men yesterday afternoon heard R. (. Barton, the new secretary of the Men and Religion Forward Movement, at the First Methodist church, when for about an hour he explained the possi- bilities of this movement and the duties of those connected with 1t. He was en- thusiastic over the prospects in Birming- ham, and took occasion to congratulate the committees on their efficient work.
 In his own Irish way, with the spirit of one who has won other battles, MT. Bar ton urged the workers to deeper conse- cration, and closed with an eloquent ap- peal to men to realize the promise of Daniel. They that turn many to right eousness shall shine as the stars forever ana ever"
 He took as his text Ecclesiastics, and 10; Whatsoever thy hands find to do, do r with thy might, for there is neither work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wis dom in the grave whither thou goest."
 He said:
 'I believe that by the inspiration of Gods holy spirit this text which I have read in your hearing comes ringing down the ages to the men of Birmingham this afternoon, and comes as command In this hour when men are needed in the ser vice of God, commanding us to do with our might what our hands find to do.-
 'It is not my purpose to attempt to preach sermon here this afternon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
"Rebecca of SunnybrOok Farm

A New England idyl, the sweetest of all the plays that have presented New Eng land life and people on the stage, Re becca of Sunnybrook Farm will be at the Jefferson theatre next Monday and Tuesday with a special Christmas nlkti- nee. presented by Klaw & Erlanger's fine company and with production that re- Veals the ideas of scenery and arcEi- lecture described in Mrs. Wiggins story. Rebecca herself, the heroine of the play, is the most enchanting creature that has come out of New England. She charms by her naivete, her humor, her cheerful ness and her m9rry heart. Her conquest of the rigid discipline of her old maid aunts, her winning of the love of a brave, good man, form the thread of the story, which is filtered through with very de- lightful scenes of comedy and touches of pathos that reach to the heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 THE TEXAS LEAGUE

Dallas, Tex, December 1.-The Texas league clubs at the annual meeting here today instructed President Allen to draw on the clubs indebted to the league for the amounts due, providing for forfeiture of the franchises of such clubs as have not paid the draft within six days. Abner Davis, president of the Oklahoma City club. gave notice that he would enjoin the pi esident from attempting to carry out these instructions.
 President Wilbur Allen was reelected unanimously and J. c. Danforth and Scott Israel of San Antonio were elected vico presidents.
 The playing schedule which was adopted provides for the opening of the Texas league season on April 13 and the closing on September 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
PROCEEDINGS END
 IN DYNAMITING CASE

Junction City, Kans., December IT, After the release of the Rev. c. M. Brewer of Olustree, Okla, proceedings in the Fort Riley dynamiting case seem to have come to sudden end. The mili- tary authorities claim that the release of the Rev MT. Brewer and of Mrs. Anria Jordan is a severe setback.
 Private Michael Quirk, who confessed to the dynamiting, and the other five members of his company arrested, are still being held at the post The belief that the Quirk confession was giver merely that his long solitary confine- ment might be terminated gains ground here Friends of the Rev. Dr. Brewer and Mrs. Jordan do not believe the charges against them will be pressed, although it is maintained that new war rants will be issued at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
Weather Forecast

Birmingham, December 17.-G D. m Fair weather prevailed throughout the south, except on the South Atlantic coast from Hatteras to Jacksonville where, during the past "A hours, ligh' rain occurred. A heavy rain, 1s4 inches fell at Tampa. Light rain or snow oc- cured in New York and New England and in the northern lake region and upper valleys. Precipitation was gen. eral in the Rocky mountain plateau and Pacific regions during the last 24 hours, except in the state of Washing ton.
 Temperatures were below freezing throughout Sunday over the greater
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
Ne7vs of Ensley

An important meeting of the Wom- ans Home Missionary society of the First Methodist church of Ensley will be held at the church this afternoon at 2:30. o'clock and all members are requested to be present as the annual election of officers will be held. Other important business will come up.
 Steel City lodEs Nc. 190, Knights of Pythias, will hold an important meet ing Tuesday night at which time offi- cers for the ensuing year will be put in nomination. Chancellor Commander J. S Falkner requests all members to attend.
 On next Sunday morning at 9:45 o'clock the junior department of the First Methodist church Sunday school will hold its annual Christmas fes- tivities in the basement of the church. Two boxes will be fitted up with things for Christmas and given to two fam flies of the city who are in need of as-istance. A programme will also be carried out by the young people.
 The Ensley Elks are busy on their list of the poor and needy of the city. They will give away several hundred dollars worth of Christmas goods and anyone who knows of a deserving and needy family will confer a favor on the members of the lodge by giving their name, which can be left at the lodge hall on Avenue E and Twen- tieth street.
 Mrs. Marshall, who resides on Ave- nue F between Twenty first and Twen- 1y-second streets, received a message from Virginia that her father is in a critical condition and is not expected to survive owing to his advanced age.
 Notwithstanding the rainy weather of the past few days, which doubtless prevented many people from patroniz- ing the sale of the Christmas Red Cross seals, those in charge of the sale at Ensley report a good business for the initial days. Young ladies and matrons are stationed at the various drug stores of the city and are prepared to wait on those who desire to help out in this fight against the great white plague. The John Bond moving pie ture which portrays the fight against tuberculosis in the big cities, will be shown at the Belle theatre this week 1t is the story of careless and thoughtless political boss who, refus- ing aid to an afflicted laborer, the only support of an i'll family, had the trou- bles of the man brought home to him when his own wife costracted the dis. ease while nursing the laborer on board a ship. The laborer died and John Bond and his wife afterward assisted the stricken family, John Bond giving his personal check for $10,O0O to ait the fight against the dread disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
"UNCLE" GUS DEAD

Huntsville, December 17.-(Special.)- J. "uncle' Gus Pryor, an aged negro man, who has for many years been a familiar figure on the streets of Huntsville, is dead, after short illness. He had been totally blind g years or more but knew every locality in this city and was en- abled, with tic aid of his walking cane
 to make his way around to any place he wished to visit. His mind was re- markable for its grasp of dates, figures and historical facts and he knew every thing of interest relating to the history of this section during nearly a hundred years. He saw the first steam engine pull in on the Memphis and Charleston railroad in 1856 and witnessed the dedi- cation of the county courthouse in 1859. He picked up good education during his lifetime and was courtly in This man ners to people of all degrees. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
WILL ENTER PROTEST
Crawford Johnson Will Be Heard on
 License Fee Assessed

For the purpose of protesting against the license schedule carrying a license of $GO0 per year against the Birmingham Coca Cola company, Crawford Johnson, president of that corporation. will by in- vitation of the commissioners appear be- fore them tomorrow.
 The adoption of the schedule, 1t is stat ed, does not bar any displeased business man from presenting his ideas upon the schedule, and it is understood that the protest of MT. Johnson is not the only one tEat is to be made against the license schedule as adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
Oleomargarine Tax

Washington, December 17.-(Special)- It is considered more than probable that the bill providing for the elimination O. the tax on oleomargarine will receive a favorable report from the subcommittee ot the committe on agriculture selected to make special investigation and re- port The members of this sub-commit- tee are Congressmen Hefiin of Alabama. Lever of South Carolina and Beall oi Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18

portion of the northern half of the country and very cold weather con- tinues in the Dakotas, and most of the upper Missouri valley. A consider able drop in the temperature occurred in the lower lakes and South Atlantic states, changes of 10 to 20 degrees be- ing reported in the Carolinas. slight temperature rise occurred in the gulf region. Changes elsewhere were unim- portant.
 The barometers read high to the northward of Alabama and fair wealth CT will probably continue in this state Monday.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, December IT, 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
At the BiiOu

'The White Squaw," which Manager Semoii is presenting at the BeJou this week, commencing tonight, has one of the most interesting galleries of characters of modern drama. The scenes are laid in the Michigan woods century ago. and some of the people in the play are early settfers American Indians as they existed in reality, fur traders and trappers. The play will appeal to lovers of good, true sentiment and real comedy There are performances every night this week and mattress Tuesday, Thursday and Satur- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
MOrse's Application

Washington, December 1.-The applica- tion of Charles w. Morse, the convicted New York banker. for communication of his 15-year sentence on account of the serious condition of his health, probably will be disposed of by President Taft early next week. The settlement of the mat ter awaits a report to Attorney General Wiokersham from the army physicians at Fort McPherson, Ga, where Morse was removed for observation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
Weather Conditions

Washington, December 1I.-Forecast fol Alabama: Fair Monday; Tuesday faf warmer, light northeast and east winds
 Mississippi, fair Monday; Tuesday in' 'creasing cloudiness and warmer; llgh' to moderate northeast to southeast winds
 Tennessee: Fair Monday, Tuesday in- creasing cloudiness and slightly warmer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
"The Country Boy"

''The Country Boy'' will be the at traction at the Jefferson theatre next Friday and Saturday and Saturday mati- nee. The play has recently completed a weeks engagement in New Orleans. In reviewing the play the Item said:
 Tn season already notable for splen- did attractions, The Country Boy is the best offering so far at Klaw & Erlanger' s fashionable theatre.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Mayor of New Town"

This season Salem Tut Whitney heads the Smart Set'' company, which will be seen in their latest musical comedy suc- cess, "The Mayor of New Town,'' at the Jefferson theatre next Thursday mati- nee and night The entire house will be reserved for colored patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
Plans for Hotel

Huntsville, December 17.-(Special.) )-- The members of the committee of 12 business men who were appointed re- gently by the city commissioners to de- wise plan for building hotel in Hunts vile. have arranged to hold meeting Monday night, when it is expected that plans will be formulated for the organ ization of a local stock company. All classes of business men appear to be united now in the desire to have new hotel built.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
Sailor Burke Wins

Pittsburg. December 17.--(Special.)- Sailor Burke gave Tommy Mahon of Newcastle lacing in six round bout here last night before the American club. Burke had the thing all his own way with the exception of the fourth, when Mahon made his strongest showing and probably earned shade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-18
CORNELL RUNNER
 WILL NOT RACE

Ithica, N. Y., December 17.-John Paul Jones, Cornelrs fast runner, who broke the worlds record for the mile run in the intercollegiate track meet last spring, will not run again this winter because of an injury. It was expected that he would participate in the indoor relay races about the country.
 Jones is suffering from a sprain of the tercoin achilles. His physician says he will be able to take part in the intercol- legiate races next spring.