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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1911-08-22

Since the announcement of our
great auto contest, a great deal of in
terest and enthusiasm has been
aroused. This interest is becoming
more manifest every day and doubt.
less will grow and increase until the
whole county is involved. Many NOM
nations have been filed the past week
and many more young ladies are be-
ing put forward by their admiring
friends.
It is an honor for any lady to be
selected by her relatives and friends
to take part in the Democrats cir
culation contest. And it is pleasure
to the Democrats patrons to be placed
in a position where they can benefit
their young lady friends by voting for
them.
The list is still open and it is de-
sirable that everyone wishing to
enter the contest should do so at
once. as it is an apparent advantage
to get an early start. Nominations
may be made in person or by mail,
using for this purpose the nomina-
tion blank published in this issue of
the Democrat. It costs absolutely
nothing to enter, or vote in this con-
test. The votes of the subscribers of
the Democrat, by which the awarding
of these magnificent prizes will be
made, are absolutely free. That is
one of the features that insures the
success of the contest, the greatest
that has been conducted in this sec
tion Of the state for years.
Worth Trying for.
What woman Is there, or man
either, for that matter, but longs for
the opportunity to own and operate a
fine 25 horsepower five-passenger
Maxwell touring car, fully equipped
with all modern appliances?
AS rule, the purchase price OF an
automobile such as the Democrat Is
giving away, is so high as to be be-
yond the average pocketbook. and
still everybody is willing to make
some sort of sacrifice In order to
own one. The Democrat has provided
the automobile; it's up to you to do
the rest.
There are a great many women
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1911-08-22

of ten years in subscriptions. Re-
member this offer applies whether the
ten years come from one person or
from ten. This offer is good until
Monday, August %, at p. m.
List Of Nominations.
Following will be found list of the
nominations received to date. This
list Is necessarily incomplete and will
be greatly increased by next publica-
tion day. Next week we will publish
the standing of the candidates. The
count will be made after six o'clock
Oh each Monday night hereafter. II
your favorite's name does not appear
IN the list given below fill out nom-
ination blank and send in her name
at once.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1911-08-22
Case Set for Trial,

The case of Killeen VS.. the Barnes
King Development company has been
set for trial in the district court here
September 8. While working for the
old Barnes-King company, Killeen,
one of the best known miners who
ever worked In the Kendall mines,
was severely injured. and Is suing for
q large sum Of money as damages.
Walsh Z Nolan, Of Helena. are the
attorneys for the plaintiff.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1911-08-22
Work.

Now the great contest Is we'll un-
der way and now 1t Is up to you, Miss
Contestant, to make the strongest en-
deavor of your career. Work and lots
of it will count from now on. The
details of the contest and the best
methods of working have been ex-
planned to you II you do not under
stand everything call around. We
desire to help you all we can. Let
CONTINUED on page 1O.)
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1911-08-22

straight; Ben Walker, second; Johnny
Murphy, third Time, 1922, 2:24A,
2:22h.
Five-eighths dash-Doran Prince
(DonOyan) won; Augusta Woods
tSparger), second; Wennikee (Vogt),
third. Time. 1:04.
One mile running-Contra Costa
(Bozeman), first; Glacus (Sparger),
Continued on page 100
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1911-08-22

the state. While no definite state
ment has been given out for publica-
ton, this paper understands that sew
eral surveying outfits will be again
put to work this fall between here and
Great Falls, with instructions to To-
cate definitely the best possible grade.
and that actual construction work will
be begun early next spring.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05
sCURRY COUNTY HAS ONE
One Entry From County in the
Scientific Farming
Contest

Entries IN the State agricultur-
al contest inaugurated by the
Texas Industrial Congress for the
largest and best yields of corn
and cotton closed April /, with
173s contestants from l6l coun-
ties. In effect these contestants
will conduct l73s experimental
demonstration farms. each of
them constituting an agricultural
center from which will radiate
greater interest IN better cultural
methods and the results will be
watched with interest by every
public spirited citizen OF Texas.
7G0 of these farms will have ten
acres in corn and ten acres IN cot
ton and will be managed by men
9lG boys viii each supervise two
acres OF corn and two acres of
cotton. - girls and 10 women
viii also engage Do the campaign
for a bigger yield from a smaller
acreage through scientific cult
walton. TIE congress eafnestly
requests the people in every
neiphborh0od where these farms
are being cultivated % VISIT and
consult with the contestants fire.
quentIy. that the educational
benefits may be as universal as
possible. Besides those who are
competing for prizes. large num-
Der Of farmers, who for satisfae-
tory reasons have decided not 90
enter the contest actively. viii CO.
operate in studying the soil con
servation. diversified farming
and intensive cultivation in ac-
cordanee with the instructions OF
the Congress. The prizes offered
aggregate $4,000. fifteen OF
which are for men and women. as
follows: A first prize Of $500 f.
a second prize Of $500; third
$50; fourth. $500; fifth. $3.50
and ten additional prizes Of 500
each. For boys and girls there ere
fourteen prizes, the FIRST Of which
is $1,000; the second. $3.50. third.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05
SECURES TWO MILLION
FOR ORIENT EXTENSION
Railroad Now Available For the
Extension of the Line
West Of MERTON

Work on the extension of the
Orient from Merton will be start
ed first and pushedsthrough to
Alpine, said +. Dickinson, vice
president of the road, upon his
return from Fort Stockton Thurs
day afternoon.
"Three million dollars is nee
essary for the prc{ect,' Mr..
Dickinson continued, > the
last word ! had from Mr ~
well was to he effect that he had
secured s2,OOO,OOO and the rest
would soon be possible. As soon
as the road is completed into Al
pine, where connections will be
made with the Southern Pacific
construction work will be started
south from San Angelo toward
Del Rio.
Alpine is about 200 miles south
west from San Angelo and about
70 miles from the point of the
border where the Orient vii
cross into Mexico. The $4,000,
600 which is available for tn,
western extension is sufficient {,
build the line 10 Fort Stockton
$50 miles from San Angelo.-SaI
Angelo Standard
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05
THE TENNESSEE
LEGISLATURE ADJ0URNS
Regulars Seek to Enforce The
Return Of The
Insurgents
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Nashville, Tenn, April %
Especial to the Signal)-The
Tennessee Legislature adjourned
today, the insurgent members
leaving for their homes, but the
regulars are still in the city and
il is believed they will make an
effort to force the return of the
insurgents. This is a continue
ton Of the split that occurred
April II when thirty-four mem
bers of the legislature withdrew
to Birmingham, Ala, and refus-
ed to all overtures to return to
the state. This action was taken
on the part of the insurgents to
prevent action on the liquor
question, which sought to exempt
certain features of the law as APP
piled to Knoxville and Others of
the larger cities Of the state and
also to prevent certain changes
in the proposed state election law
The insurgents have demonstra-
ted that they have the situation
we'll in hand.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05
WOULD CARE FOR BUILD
Frs OF PANAMA CANAL
Disabled and Indigents TO Be
Placed in Some
Homes

BY Associated Press.
Washington, April 29.-(Spec-
ial to the Signal-Representa-
tive jeff of Pennsylvania has in
troduced bill in the house that
has for its object the care and
protection of those who may be
disabled or rendered destitute
from circumstances connected
with having worked on the Pana-
ma canal. The bill provides that
such be cared for in the soldiers
home.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05
Leaving Merkle

Prof. b. w. Hudgins is in the
city to spend Sunday with his
family. Prof. Hudgins says he
now fully understands the mean
ing of the Scriptures which
speaks of a divided house that
can { stand and that his end Of
the house has about fallen. Mrs.
Hudgins and the children are liv-
ing in Snyder and we are glad to
announce that the family will
soon take up their permanent
abode here.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05
A HIGH CHINESE
OFFICIAL ASSASSINATED
Riots Bids Fair to Become Inter
national-Great Britain May
Take a Hand
Bv Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
Hong Kong, April 29.-(Spec-
ial TO the gnal)-Lio Taoa has
been assassinated by the rebels
who again appear to be getting
the upper hand of the situation
in Canton. Hundreds of rebels
have been killed in the fierce
fighting which begun shortly az
ter the soldiers whose terms Of
enlistment had expired, were dis
charged. HOUSES of foreigners
have been wrecked and life en-
dangered. Brigadier General
Chung Of the imperial army was
mortally wounded in the fight
and died yesterday Two British
Torpedo boats en- route to Can
ton were destroyed. The rioting
is spreading and threatens inter
national complications.
The Chinese Government is not
! especially prepared to cope with
an uprising at this time. The sit
uation has become tense.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05

Subscribe for The Signal.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05

$500; fourth, $3.50; and ten others
of 800 each.
Scurry County has one con-
testant. This one should be en-
couraged in his work, and here 3
hoping whoever he may be that
he win out.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05

Little Johns grandfather died
and he was taken along TO the
funeral. A short time after this,
being very naughty his aunt
tried to brighten him by saying
John, if you dom try TO be a
good boy YOU will die and then
they will put you in hole like
they did grandpa.
"Oh. said John. don { care.
] always wanted to see what
grandpa was doing down there,
anyhow
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05
CITY MARSHALL
KELLEY is KILLED
Two Mexicans are Threatened
With Lynching for the
Murder
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Crockett. Texas. April %
Especial to the Signal City
Marshall Wade Kelley was ASST s.
sinated at Trinity. Two MeEi-
cans charged with the murd r
have been moved TO Crockett for
safe keeping. The excitement
ran high and for a time there was
fears of a lynching.
II is thought now that the Mex
leans held here are out of danger
of the fury of the mob as the
threats of violence have subsid-
ed.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05

Plainview school closed Fri
day with a picnic and dinner on
the ground. County Judge Smith
attended the affair. made a talk
which was appreciated by all.
Miss Lizzie Watkins has been
teaching this school for several
years.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05
TWO STEAM SHIPS
GO DOWNFALL LOST
Entire Grew and Cargoes Sup
posed to be Lost on North
western Coast
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
London, England, april %
Special to the Signal The
Lloyds have received a report
that two steamships have gone
down off the Northwestern Coast
near Cape Nellano, a promontory
on the Spanish peninsula.
One is an Italian ship. the f. $
Campo, the identity of the other
is unknown. The Campo was q
freight ship. Details are not
known.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05
THE PRoGREssIvES
LOSE IN THE SENATE
List of Caucus Committee Men
Are Adopted in The
Senate
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington, April 2s.-(Spec-
ial to the SignaD-T Senate TO-
day adopted the list of commit
tees as selected by caucus in
which the regulars won out. The
fight that was expected to come
from the progressive side of the
republican members over the
adoption of the report did not
materialize.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-05-05
GIVEN EIGHTEEN YEARS
FOR MURDER
Negro Charged With Killing
Wife Sentenced 10
Pen

Waxahachie. Texas. April %
Special TO the Signal)-Charles
Davis. a negro has been sentenced
20 Is years in the peniteniiary iof
killing his wife The murder for
which Davis gets the sentence
was committed on Christmas
aight. 1910
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29
RATE CASE.

New Orleans, La, Sept 29.-The so.
called Shreveport rate case, in which
the Louisiana railroad commission
seeks to secure for Louisiana-Texas
freight business the same rates in
force between points in Texas, came
up for hearing before Representatives
of the interstate commerce commits
sion here today. The Texas railroads
and the Texas railroad commission
are the defendants.
The case is of vast Importance to
the railroads and shippers of the two
states. Should the contentious of
Shreveport be sustained, either the
Texas rates must be increased so as
to place them on an equal footing with
those now applying from Shreveport
to Texas points, or the interstate rates
reduced to the Texas schedule, which
latter step would enable Louisiana
shippers to become strong competi-
tors for Texas business.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29
COLUMBUS DAY

October ~ is to be christopher
Columbus Day" in Bryan. On that DAY
the Italian colony of the county, num-
bering nearly three thousand people,
led by the Mutual Benevolent Agricul.
tural Society, will give big celebra-
ton in honor of the anniversary of
the discovery of America by Column
bus.
The procession will form in the city
and march out to Dellwood park,
where the celebration will be held.
1t will be one of the biggest entertain
ments ever given in this city.
In just few days those in charge
of the celebration will have their Off
cial program ready, when it will be
published in The Eagle, together with
a description of the celebration and the
official invitation to the people of the
county to take part in and 20 attend
the celebration.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29
TELEPHONE IMPROVEMENTS
New Cables and Switchboards Or.
dered for Betterment OF
Service.

The Bryan Telephone Company,
which has all along kept pace with
the progress of Bryan, is now making
another long step forward in order
that it may not be left behind in the
renewed life and activity that are now
apparent on every hand. The COM
pany has just placed a large order for
new material which will be used for
improving its service.
Among the new material ordered Is
large amount of cable which viii
eliminate cross-talk and noisy lines.
It has also ordered two new switch
boards of the highest standard make,
and when all the new material, which
cost approximately $4,000, is installed,
the telephone service will be very
greatly improved.
This material was ordered from the
Western Electric Company, which Is
we'll known for furnishing splendid
telephone apparatus.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

Most readers will perhaps be sur
prised at the statement-which is
true, nevertheless-that Germany has
an excess of immigrants over emf
grants, and that it is the only Euro
pean country which enjoys this dis
tinction The explanation is that Ger
many takes better care of its working
people than any other nation in the
world. 1t also has the best civil serv-
ice and scientific methods are applied
to government functions to a greater
extent than anywhere else.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29
Cadets Responded to Fire Call,

The cadets of A. G. NJ. college had
their first opportunity to try them
selves as fire fighters last night and
came up TO the standard of veterans
The steam plant caught fire, the alarm
was turned in, and the boys responded
promptly. The fire was soon extik-
guished with little or no damage, and
what threatened to be serious blow
to the college was averted
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

We have long known that Morris
Sheppard strongly resembled Sunset
Cox of Cincinnati and New York in
oratorical gifts. and now the Temple
Tribune says he is a physical double
as well as first cousin of Mr.. w. o.
Cox of that city But Morris's father
was somewhat of an orator himself,
so he didn't get all his rhetorical
graces from the Coxes.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Wolf" Tonight.

"The Wolf,' that much talked Of
play written by Eugene Walter will
be the attraction at the Colonial to-
night. The scene is laid in the Cana
dian Hudson Bay country and the
play is redolent with the ozone OF the
great Northwest. The role OF the
French Canadian hero, Jules Beaubien,
is taken by James Renne. who Is SAID
to handle the part very forcefully.
The advance sale of tickets is large
and no doubt large crowd will be
out to enjoy this production.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29
Taft in Iowa capital CITY.

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. pa cordial
welcome was given President Taft in
Des Mones today when, as the guest
of the state and city, he Joined the
parade which first made its way to
the Grant club, where the president
was entertained at breakfast. and
later to the Coliseum, where he deliv-
cred a public address.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

Like all other great undertakings,
the building of good roads requires
brains. Work enough has been done
on the roads of Brazos county to make
every one of them a model highway,
but most of it has been wasted be-
cause the energy expended was not
mixed with brains.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29
IGH-WATER MARK
REACHED FIRST WEEK

The first week of registration has
not yet closed and the high-water
mark of the history of A. & NJ. college
has been reached. and more are to
come.
At noon today the registration was
as follows:
Total to date. 1911
Total this day last year. .. 969
Total entire session last year. 1911
1t will be seen by these figures that
with but three days of registration
gone, the entire total of all the nine
months of last year has been equaled
There are students arriving on every
train, and many who have signifed
their intention to come have not yet
arrived.
The indications are that the esti-
mate of 1900 will be easily reached.
Last year the registration did not
reach 1000 until Monday of the second
week of the college.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

Italy will proceed to cut slice off
the almost fleshless carcass of the
Ottoman Turkey. In about eight weeks
Texans will fbe cutting juicy steaks
from the plump breasts of millions of
home grown turkeys, leaving more
meat on the bones, to be given to the
dogs, than Italy will get
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

While in San Antonio a few days
ago the editor of The Eagle met Judge
J. 0. Terrell, who so valiantly led the
republican forlorn hope in the latest
state campaign. Judge Terrell quite
positively expressed the opinion that
Judge Ramsey will defeat Governor
Jolquitt in the democratic primary
leXt year.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29
To Spend sunday in Missouri.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept 29.-For the
second time in the course of his pres
ent tour President Taft is to visit
Missouri tomorrow. The principal
stops on his schedule will be Moberly
and Sedalia, coming from the last
named place to Kansas City late in the
afternoon and departing before MID
night for Omaha.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

Texas has short million public
school children, of whom, in round
numbers, 100000 are white and 2O0,-
900 are negroes. Owing to immigra-
ton and natural causes the ratio of
whites to negroes, now about four to
one, is constantly increasing. Yet
there are people who talk about the
danger of negro domination.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

If Governor Colquit be censurable
for not giving Texas an administra-
ton of political peace and legislative
rest, it is rather for making a rash
and extravagant promise, impossible
of fulfillment He ought to have
known that no man can say to the
troubled political waters, Peace! Be
still! and be obeyed
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29
Kentucky w. C. T. v.

Hopkinsville, Ky, Sept. 29.-White-
ribboned delegates from all over the
state gathered here today for the an
nual convention OF the kentucky or
ganization of the Woman's CHRISTIAN
Temperance Union. Beginning with a
welcome demonstration tonight the
sessions of the convention will be con-
timed until next Tuesday.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

Until Cone Johnson clears up the
mystery of those stolen letters he
may as well hold in allegiance any
political ambition he may entertain,
for he can not be elected while carry
ing such a handicap.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29
ICE! ICE! ICE!

We take this method of announcing
to the public that on Monday morning,
October 2, 1911, we will deliver ice to
all parts of the city. Lookout for our
wagons. We will appreciate you tele-
phoning us your wants. Phone 207
STEPHAN BROS.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

The price of all staple food products
except rice has gone up since the de-
feat of Canadian reciprocity. Rice
being product of the South, none of
the manipulators of the market had
any interest in hunting up an excuse
for advancing the price.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

The Eagle is not in the business of
boosting candidates free of charge.
but reserves the right to comment
favorably on specially meritorious
cases whenever it can thereby pro-
mote the public welfare.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

The Del Rio Herald says restau-
rants in that town charge ) cents a
cup for coffee straight and 20 cents
for coffee with sugar in it. Poor fell
lows. They have no long sweetenin'
ont thpra
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

Morris Sheppard is only thirty-six
years old, but there are some old men
who can't remember the time when
he wasn't in politics. He began when
he was a baby.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

The surest and cheapest way to
build up Bryan is to build up the ter
ritory from which Bryan draws its
subsistence, and the best way to do
this is to build good roads.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

The oyster has been here month,
the schools are under way, the theatri-
cal season has opened; but the straw
hat and the electric fan are with us
still
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29
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Rates Of Subscription:

Subscribers will confer favor on
the management by telephoning the
office promptly when carriers fail to
deliver the paper. or when change Of
residence occurs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

In the absence of expert knowledge
of Hop wood We can only say of 1t
that recent event has made the i'm
preston that it is good material for
making Gates
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-29

The third peanut factory in Texas
has just been located at Mansfield, in
Tarrant county. The fourth should be
in Bryan.