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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
BACK FROM THE WEST.

The editor of The Eagle has just re-
turned from the Roof Garden of
Texas" which he revisited after an alb
sence of four years, and takes this
method of answering a few of many
inquiries concerning that country.
The first impression was favorable
because the entire trans-Pecos region
has been blessed with abundant rains
and the valleys and mountains, except
the bald peaks, are clothed with ver-
dure. 1t was noticeable, however, that
on the extensive ranges stock of ev-
cry kind is comparatively scarce. This
is because of the three years drouth
that preceded the present good sea-
son. What few cattle, horses and other
animals that are in evidence, however,
are in excellent condition.
Another notable change is the great
number of new settlers that are nest
ling everywhere among the mount
aims. These new homes are, as rule,
not ornamental. The Improvement"
are in most cases of the crudest de-
scription, and the surroundings bleak
and forbidding. But nearly every one
has a windmill or gasoline engine for
pumping water from wells, though
some seemed to rely on tanks for a
water supply. Each has little bunch
of stock, mostly cattle, sheep and
goats, and some have planted patches
of sorghum, kaffir, milo or other for
age crops. A few have young orchards.
How these poor people have lived
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25

through the years of dearth is won
der They must have suffered great
hardships, but such has been the fate
of pioneers everywhere.
The cattlemen, proprietors of the
big ranches, have also suffered heavy
losses. They had to sacrifice their cat
tie or let them starve, and most of
them have not been able, as yet, to re-
stock their ranges. The banks are
drained of money down to the lowest
limit, and most of the business is now
done on paper. Money is scarcer than
ever before in the history of that coun-
try. OF course, the merchants also are
having a hard time. Another year of
drouth added to the three that have
passed would have bankrupted nearly
everybody except few who have big
bank accounts in reserve and the fruit
growers and alfalfa farmers who have
irrigated orchards and meadows,
but the number of these is as
yet so small as not to affect appre-
ciably the general conditions. But the
rains and the grass have brought re-
newed hope and everybody now is in
good spirits. In another year or so the
trans-Pecos will be herself again.
In spite of adverse conditions and
disastrous fire, Alpine, the metropolis
of the Roof Garden" has continued
to grow and prosper The burnt dis
trict has been rebuilt better than ever
and other improvements, too numer-
GUS to mention, were in evidence on
all sides. The only unfavorable feature
noticeable was that the sanitary con-
dition of the town is not so good as it
used to be. If 1t were not naturally
one of the healthiest places on earth,
this neglect of sanitation would in
evitably produce sickness. The people
of Alpine, headed by the business
mems club, are going after a Baptist
COLLEGE and a w. o. w. sanitarium,
and if they would clean house no bet
ter place could be found for these in
situations. Nature has done her part
superb bundantly. It comes with bad
grace. however, for a dirty town to
offer itself as a location for edusa-
tional and sanitary institutions. Speak
ing of schools, Alpine has erected, at
cost of $4,000, a public school build
ing that would be an ornament to any
city, and the school, under the super
vision of Prof. Pake and an able corps
of teachers, is worthy of the building.
But what about gold? Well, those
who read the reports in the Galveston
News know almost as much as they
know at Alpine Reports of rich finds
are so common out there that most
people are 2Iissourians in this partic-
ular Mr.. Tippett the owner of the
section on which the alleged discovery
was made, is quite positive in assert
ing that it is the long lost Cave Spring
mine, the tradition of which is famli-
lar to all who have spent much time.
in that country. That there is great
undeveloped mineral wealth in that
country is unquestionable and no one
need be surprised at any time to hear
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
DISTRICT COURT

The fourth week of the district
court was convened at o'clock this
morning and the following jury for
the week was sworn in: George c.
Royder, Ed Wickes, T. j. Crone, w. G..
Reynolds, l.. j. Cox, A. Y. Carroll, j.
M. Collier, S. d. Jones, John Conway,
L. r. Josey, ID. c. Wick, G.. w. Will
liams, H. S. Ramsey, T. w. Reed, w.
F. Terry, T. H. Spell, A. C. Williams,
R. f. Taylor, w. j. Walker, A. Y. Pat
terson, ]. r. Parker, T. ID. Locke, w.
s. Jones, Mills Josey, ]. ID. Grelan.
Frank Konecny. 7. A. Tobias, w. H.
Walker, j. C. Kernole, G. A. Carroll.
l. F. Thompson, S. e. Locke, j. Il.
Leonard, W. j. Hack, H. p. Dansby.
The first case called was the State
of Texas against Ed Nash. colored
charged with rape. Both sides an
nounced ready for trial and one Juror
was secured when the attorney for the
defendant discovered an error in the
special venire and filed a motion to
ouash same. After hearing the motion
Judge Scott quashed the venire and
the case was continued until the next
term of court.
There are number of other Grim
inal cases set for this week.
Elisha Davis, charged with an as
sault to murder. was tried this after
noon, the jury finding him guilty and
assessing his punishment at two years
in the penitentiary. The defendant
shot Powell Harvey, the colored con-
stable in the Brazos bottom, several
months ago, without the slightest
provocation, it is said.
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sistance. Some may argue that both
our railroads run through our county
in the same direction, and that they
are not in reach of many miles of pub
lie roads. Every road running into
Bryan could be graveled by wagons
for quite distance out, and If We can
get the railroads to put us down the
gravel or crushed rock at a nominal
cost, | think the cheapest way to get
a good road on all those old clay lanes
leading into Bryan would be to gravel
them. However, as have already
said, these are only suggestions as
they appear to a fellow at distance.
l know that the committee is going to
act for the best for the people who
are going to have this extra tax to pay
and they are going to adopt the very
best thing to build the best and the
cheapest roads for Brazos county.
On with the bond issue!
A. w. BUCHANAN.
Mineral Wells, Tex, Sept. 2S, 1911.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received on
Thursday. October ., 1911, at 10 a. m.
by the undersigned for the erection
of one story on the Bryan postonice
building on Anderson street Plans
and specifications can be seen at the
postoffice. Also for the erection OF a
two-story building on Main street M
teen feet south of the Carnegie La
brary. These bids must be made sepa-
rate and apart. Bids for the one-story
extension on postoffice building must
have certified check attached for 500.
Bids for the two-story building must
have a certified check for $500 at
tached. These checks are demanded
as good faith money.
reserve the right to reject any and
all bids on both buildings.
]. A. MYERS.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
STEEP HOLLOW
HIGH SCHOOL
Steep Hollow and HoIIigan Chapel
School Districts Combined and
Rural High School
Established.

Readers of The Eagle will remem-
Der that some months ago at a Joint
meeting of the trustees and patrons
of the Steep Hollow and Holligan
Chapel school districts, resolution
was passed uniting these two districts
for the purpose of establishing rural
high school. Great enthusiasm was
shown by the patrons of the two
schools and the sum of 500 was sub
scribed for the purpose of converting
it into rural high school and adding
course in agriculture. Under the
new law, where communities make
such donation for school purposes
the state is authorized to duplicate
the donation with an appropriation of
a like amount.
In this case the state has already
made the appropriation, and County
Superintendent r. w. Parker has re-
ceived from the state superintendent
of education warrant for $500 for
the united Steep Hollow school. This
appropriation, together with the dona-
ton made by the patrons Of the
school, will be used in establishing
and equipping a rural high school and
adding a department of agriculture.
The Steep Hollow school building
has been enlarged, the addition hav-
inc recently been completed, and new
school furniture of the latest design
will also be added. With this addition
to the building, new furniture and
equipment, this is expected to become
one of the best rural schools in the
county.
The county school board ratified the
action of the two districts in uniting,
and also passed the order converting
this into rural high school.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
ADJUSTMENTS
"smart setv Soma Hits.

Lovers of good>music and clean com.
edy should not fail to hear the Smart
Set company In "The Mayor of New
Iown' when they come to the Colonial
theater on Tuesday, September 26.
Twenty-one musical numbers will be
introduced. Among the most catchy
airs are "Sallie," Just Plain Sam
from Yankee Land" Dear Old Mex
leo" When Was Young" Tell Me,
Little Grille" "Hot Tamale/ Sam
Goodnight. Marie" etc. Salem Tut
Whitney, the leading comedian with
the Smart Set" has some new mate
rial, new to the stage, which he picked
up while in Europe this summer, and
who, by the way, was an eyewitness
to many of the coronation festivities.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25

of q rich strike.
But the best thing In sight now Is
the coming OF the X. c. NJ. & o. rail
road, commonly called the Orient
which will certainly be running cars
into Alpine in the spring or early sum.
mer Of next year. This statement is
made on the assurance of one OF tho
contractors, who said laying steel
would begin in January or February,
between Fort Stockton and Alpine,
and the bridge across the Pecos would
be completed by that time. This is
the only important bridge between San
Angelo and Alpine. The Roof Gar
den" metropolis also has an excellent
chance to serure the Pecos Valley
Southern, which is now in operation
to point about sixty-five miles north
of Alpine.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25

Nutriline Milling Co., Ltd, Crowley,
La.-Gentlemen: We have been using
your Nutriline feed for some time with
perfectly satisfactory results. We hes
itated to buy the feed for time, be-
cause our experience with mixed feed
was far from encouraging. We are
glad, however, that we did try II. for
we have never fed anything which has
brought our stock up to such a good
standard and kept them there. We are
ordering out another shipment today.
Yours truly, Simmer Transfer Co.. At
lanta, Ga. For sale by Wick Bros. ex-
clusively.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
Gather for Mines Congress.

Chicago, Sept. 25.-Prominent min
ing men are gathering today for the
Congress, which will open tomorrow
and extend through the week. Great
disappointment is expressed because
of President Taft's inability to be pres
ent, as expected. Among the matters
to be taken up by the congress are the
Alaskan coal situation, revision of
mineral land laws, prevention OF mine
accidents and workmen's compensa-
ton
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
Professor Youngblood.

There has probably no appointment
ever been made by the state board of
agriculture that was more satisfactory
to the people of Texas than that of
Prof. B. Youngblood to the position of
director of the Texas experiment sta
tons. He being a native Texan and
a graduate of A. & NJ. college, has the
advantage of already being familiar
with farming conditions in this state.
He has the ability to organize and
maintain scientific work and he has
sufficient familiarity with the needs
and requirements of experiment sta
ton work and the methods to be used
to direct intelligently the work under
him.
Prof Youngblood has a broad in
sight into practical agriculture, its
problems and needs, and will undoubt-
eddy help the farmers make Texas
still greater agricultural state
Southwestern Farmer.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
A Bio Scene.

That immense scene in THE Wolf"
which comes to the Colonial theater
next Friday night, September 80, in
which duel takes place before the
audience, but on a stage so dark that
you can't tell which man is getting
the worst of it. Then comes fall. a
deadly silence. One is killed-bu.
which one? The hero or the william
And then a light flashes and you see
what you see! It's not only the big
scene OF the play, but the biggest.
strongest and greatest scene ever
played on any stage. Tickets on sale
Wednesday morning.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
NEGRO SHOT AT eREER's BEND.

There was another negro shooting
scrape in this county Saturday night.
This time it was pulled off in the
lower end of the county in what is
known as Greer's Bend, on the Brazoa
river Sanders Bennett shot Oscar
Taylor with a pistol, inflicting pain
full wound, though not necessarily ia
tai. He is still alive.
Bennett was arrested by Constable
C. H. Vance and brought to Bryan and
lodged in jail. His examining trial has
been set for Wednesday.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
Jour FLAG" FLOUR.

We Americans are all foolishly
proud OF our grand old flag. We have
named our leading brand of flour Our
Flag" brand When you use 1t you
will be just as proud of it as you are
of the Grand Old Rag" Our Flag
brand of -four can't be beat. Every
sack guaranteed II is clean; no rat
cuts; no dirt; clean. sweet and pala-
table. Let us sell you your October
groceries.
MYERS BROS,
Up-to-Now Grocers,
Phones 519 and 4S9.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25

A Boston woman has predicted the
most destructive earthquake in many
years between sunset Sunday evening
and 4 o'clock Wednesday morning But
there is no need to sit up and wait for
it; if it comes we shall know it.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
Bryan at Knoxville.

Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. 25.-This is
Bryan Day" at the Appalachian ex-
position and great assemblage of
visitors are gathered to hear the dis
tinguished Nebraskan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25

Tans, patents, gun metal-all the
popular feathers come in American
Lady and American Gentleman shoes
at the Globe Dry Goods Co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25

Morris Sheppard is a good mtle man
and We all love him dearly, but sena-
torial toga would hang very loosely
on him and about half its length would
be en- train.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25

Everything in Mexico seems to be
coming Madero's way and his election
is now a foregone conclusion. But be-
fore his term expires he will probably
wish he had let Reyes have it.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
FOR SALE.

r. NJ Nall 57-acre home place in
eastern suburbs of Bryan. For price
and terms apply to
j. w. BATS.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25

Hair switches and transformations
made from combings. Phone 41S.
Beatrice ]. Calhound.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-25
L. o. o. M.

The Eagle is requested to announce
meeting of the Moose lodge tonight
All members are urged to attend.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-11-01
LOCAL GATHERINGS

There will be an informal re-
ception for DR.. and Mrs. Barnes in
the parlors of the South church,
Monday evening, Nov 9Th, at eight
o'clock. The children of the Sunday
school are especially invited.
The Caledonia County Chris
tan Endeavor Union are planning
to hold their first rally, at East St.
Johnsbury, Nov. 10. Plans are
being made for good program. At
ter the rally a social will be held.
Church suppers we're very much
in evidence last week, the North
church having one Wednesday eve
ming, the First Baptist on Thursday
evening and the South church Fri
day evening. All were well patroniz-
ed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-11-01
BERTON STAPLES
BARGAIN DAY SALE

$500 Silk Waists, tucked and braided,
some with new side ruf1es. Solid col
ors-black. blue and white, $3.50
$3.50 Marquisette Waists, trimmed
with contrasting colors, buttons and
embroidery. Only few, $3.50
$3.50 Pure Linen Waists. tucked and
finely tailored, so
S1.75 Bags. Good quality leather and
leather lined. Agood roomy bag, 7Sc
READY-TO-WEAR SHOP
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-11-01

DRY GOODS
DEPARTM ENT
Apron GinghamS
Regular price 8 and &c yd.
Sale 61ac I'D.
FIGURED CretOnneS
Regular price 1oc yd.
Sale 7c yd.
Wrapper Cloths
Fleece Lined, regular price 1Oc yd.
Sale 712c I'D.
FIanneIette KiInOna
Cloth
Regular price 1213c I'd.
Sale 012c I'd.
Blankets
1 Lot Wool Finish Grey Blankets,
72x8O, regular price $1.98.
Sale $l.60 pair
Lot Wool Finish White Blank
cts, regular price $1.75.
Sale $40 pair
/ Lot Wool Finish Grey Blankets,
III size, was $1.75.
Sale $l.4O pair
Il
1 Lot Fancy Blue and Pink Crib
Blankets, regular price Acc.
Sale 500 each
1 Lot Bath Robe Blankets with
cords to match, regular price
| $275.
| Sale $2.10 each
1 Lot 91x9O Sheets, 8 in. hem,
regular price 79c.
Sale 63c each
| Lot Pillow Slips, 36x42.
Sale &c each
Towels
| The Old Oatmeal Weave all linen
Towels, 1Sx4O, made for service
Sale lie each
Kid Gloves
1 Lot Women's fine Kid Gloves,
| one button, regular price $50.
Sale $l.I0 pair
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-11-01

j. D. Blackshaw, the jeweler,
expects to go to market to purchase
new jewelry for Christmas gifts at
an early date.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-29
LOWELL READY
 THE LAW SLOW
Is Willing to Return to Montana Without Papers, But Nobody Comes for Him-Is Model Prisoner in Taste and Department.

There has been much delay by the lowell, the man whom the local police arrested on a murder charge over a week ago, and despite frequent wires to Chief of Police Moore the latter is otherwise assured that no one has started from Big Timber. Mont, to talk charge of the man. Chief Moore wired e. A. Falling, sheriff at Big Timber
 last night, that if they wanted the man, to come and get him. and not de- lay further about it. He has also re- ceived a request to deliver the prison CT at Los Angeles, to the Montana au- thorities. but as his presence is re- quired in a case in Georgia next week, he declined
 lowell has been the model prisoner of the jail and persists in wearing his Christmas ties and things as though preparing for a party, instead of for a trial for murder He received many things for Christmas. including a fine big turkey. which he insisted upon paying for. and had the iailer mail the donor five dollars for it. He also re- Ceived a Hundred dollars for Christ mas present. Several callers have vis- ited him at the jail and he seems to have lots of friends. He says he will not resist being taken. though the of ficer should not have requisition pa pers. and is anxious now to get through with the trial
Arizona republican., 1911-12-29
A. [. OFFICES
 ID OPEN JAN. 1
Handsome Business Apart ments for Transaction of Southern Pacific Business Soon to Be Occupied-A Palace of Gold and Wood.

New Years day has been set as a sort of official opening of the new traffic offices of the Arizona Eastern in the southwest corner of the Hotel Adams block. according to A. R. Cat ter
 The new office home has one of the most desirable locations in the build ing or in the town for that matter, and the office itself is entirely in keeping with it's location. There isn't a stick of furniture in the place but finest mahogany and enough to make at least about four dozen pianos. Besides the ticket office, presided over by Fly Page and Alphonse Page, there are three private offices for General Agent A. R. Cater, Travelling Freight and Passen- ger Agent George Gam. and for the stenographers.
 The lower third of the walls is tint ed dark brown to match the ma hOgany, changing in colors twice, and the ceiling is painted a delicate cream. The inverted lights swung from the ceiling are massive gold creations and the entire place is done on an elaborate scale and in excellent taste.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-29

the announcement by Secretary Young that he had been instructed by the government some two weeks ago. to sell all of its personal prop erty under his direction which in cludes the furnishings of his office, the legislative halls and certain other effects about the capitol build ing Mir. Young explained yesterday that there is nothing unusual or an archistic about the matter though it IS quite true that the incoming off cials should take some steps to se- cure retention of the furnishings or their purchase for the use of the state, for under the law unless some thing is done he must carry out his orders.
 It is common practice for the government whenever it is through with any property it possesses. to sell or burn it. just as is done by the army and other departments with its abandoned equipment Unless other arrangements are made this property must be sold or it will prob ably be burned. and unless the new state officers O. some one in their
  interest, buys it for the new state subject to approval of the legisla- ture. the second hand dealers and the grafters may bid it in for a song. Some arrangement will un- doubtedly be made locally to protect the state. unless congress takes ac- tion. but it is feared that some of the furniture will hardly fit the new officials anyway. For instance. i'm agine Sid osborn trying to spread out over that cushion that Secretary Young covers,
 Mir. Young says that he is only car rying out his instructions and is giv- ing the new officers all the opportu nity he can to meet the emergency. He has to give twenty days notice of the sale. under the law. but he IS obliged to sell before he leaves the office, unless some other plan is adopted. If the new officers walk in on bare floors and find the old ship of state scuttled it will be their and not the result of his
Arizona republican., 1911-12-29

appreciated the attitude which MT Roosevelt had taken on the pending peace treaties. Nevertheless, it felt pleased to extend an invitation. feel ing that at least he was in accord with the general sentiment which will prevail on that occasion. It needs only to be established that gentle men had without authority previously written Mir. Roosevelt on the sub ject, and the same members failed to transmit the official invitation W Which was later ordered
 It is also said there is not the slightest friction among the members of the committee, but as the state meth was being given out to a num- Der of newspaper reporters. Mir. Boomer appeared and almost shout ed: If that statement which passed when l was out of the meeting room is at variance with the truth I will strongly deny it. l cont know what I'll say, as l was not given the right to vote"
 Bloomer was shown the statement. and after reading it. said Tn an- swer to this resolution I'll make pub- lie Saturday, the day of the dinner the letters between Mir Roosevelt and myself. They will make some- body sit up and take notice"