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The midland journal., 1911-01-13
AFRAID oE MOONLIGHT.
The Reason Porto Riesns Garry um.
brellas at Night.

This Reason Porto Ricans Garry um-
brellas at Night.
The majority Of Porto Ricans have
lnsfilled In them from earliest infancy
superstitious dread Of the fun moons
rays. said d business man who has
just returned from that country.
1T is q curious sight to the American
visitor to note men and women going
along the strcets and highways Of the
island with umbrellas raised over their
heads In the lone watches Of the night.
and the more brilliantly the moon is
shining the greater win be the number
Of people who are thus protecting
themselves from her beams. Out In
the sequestered rural districts gay
mounted cavalier win be met at mid
night. his bride rein in one hand and
an upraised umbrella ii the other. It
looks weird and also ridiculous, but
the natives do 1t for 8 peculiar reason.
They are possessed Of the conviction
that Luna's fun light striking upon
morfals Is almost sure to make them
mentally unsound--that Is to say, lu-
natics--and that is why they interpose
q shield between them and her dazzling
brightness
ITO sleep where the moon could
shine full upon one Is. IN the view Of
. Porto Rican. to tempt fate. and It
would be daring one who could be
hired to do 1t for any consideration. -
Baltimore American.
The midland journal., 1911-01-13
DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND.


q. Henry Was2a Shade Smarter Than
the Magazine Man.
friend of The late O. Henry writes
nor hlin: He was reckless IN spending
honey and frequently gave elevator
W. and bellboys Eve and ten dollar
es But he wasn't easy despite his
pcial regard dlessness.
IS friends recently narrated an tn
showing the mans shrewdness.
The midland journal., 1911-01-13
Death in Roaring Fire

may not result from the work Of
Ifrebugs. but often severe burns are
caused that make q quick need for
EBucklen's Arnica Salye, the quick
est, cufest cure for burns, Wounds,
bruises, boils, sores. 1t snbdHes
inflammation. 1t kills pain. 1t
soothes and heals. Drives off skin
eruptions, ulcers or piles. Only
25c at Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1911-01-13
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
six Months, so Cents.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK AMERICANA is
published in two issues, Tuesday and FRI
day mornings, with the news of the week
in compact shape. 1t also contains inter-
esting special correspondence. entertain
ing romanccs. good poetry, local matter
of general interest and fresh miscellany
suitable for the home circle. "A carefully
edited Agricultural Department and full
and reliable Financial and Market Re-
ports are special features.
See clubbing arrangements in other
parts of paper.
Entered at the Postofice at Baltimore,
Md, as second-class matter. April r3,
1904.
The midland journal., 1911-01-13
Old Soldier Tortured.

sFor years I suffered unspeak.
able torture from indigestion, con.
stipation and liver trouble" wrote
"A. x. Smith, q war veteran at
Erie, Pa, 'sbnt DIR. Kings New
Life Pills fixed me all right.
They're simply great" Try them
for any stomach, liver or kidney
trouble. Only 25c at Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1911-01-13

Little Howard came in the other day.
crying and rubbing several bumps
caused bY q series Of sbutts" adminis-
tered By pet sheep.
'Weil, Howard. said bis sympathet-
ie auntie. what did you do when the
sheep knocked you down2''
y didn't do anything. was getting
ap AL the time. v-D DeIlneator.
The midland journal., 1911-01-13
Real Modesty.

IAN actor should be modest, and
most actors are" said prominent one
at luncheon in Pittsburg. But !
know a young actor who at the be-
ginning Of his career carried modesty
almost too. far.
This young man inserted In all the
dramatic papens a want advertisement
that said:
Engagement wanted-smaii part.
such as dead body or outside shouts
preferred"
The midland journal., 1911-01-13
Marrlaae Llcenses.

Harry Futty and Edna Gertrude
Arrants, both Of Elk Neck.
Walter Crompton, Of New Castle,
Del, and Mary Ella Sentman, of
Fair Hill.
Alexander NJ. Polk, M. D., Of
State Of Washington, and Sarah
Elizabeth Amos, Of near C0lora
The midland journal., 1911-01-13
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings Of the Orphans
Court Of Cecil county will be held on ths
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring iD
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: THOS. B. MILLER. Registes
The midland journal., 1911-01-13

BYTHE ORPHANS CoURT ron OECm. 0oUNTx,(
January !, 1904.
ORDMRED, That all Administrators, Ell
ecutors and Guardians that have not stateoi
an account within q year. come forward and
do the same, or show cause to the contrary
or they will be cited up.
Test: THOS. B. MILLER Register
The midland journal., 1911-01-13

Il think TIL spend my vncs on on
the lynx said the frst flea = N fond
Of golf"
.sThe giraffe for mine" declared the
second hea Il need the highest alti-
tude can ilnd. - Washington Herald.
The midland journal., 1911-01-13
THE
BALTIMORE AMERICAN
Established I773.
The Daily American
FERNS by Mall, Postage RropaId.


The Twice-a-Week American
The Cheapest and Best Family News
paper Published.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

food on the table. Mr.. Mays thought
there was something familiar about the
visitor, but was unable TO recall where
he had met him. After looking at him
critically for a little while, Mrs. Mays
remembered that an uncle of hers had
mysteriously disappeared some years
ago. Finally she said: Are you Uncle
'Jim?" But the man declared he was
not the long lost uncle. After both
had tried without success to tell VINO
the visitor was, he said: I'll just go
down the street here and bring mother
up. for she has come with me to pay
you visit, and I'll see If you remem-
Der her." Suiting his action to the
word, the man left the house and dis
appeared around the corner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mays waited for some
time for the return of the stranger
and his mother before It dawned upon
them that they had contributed good
meal to most versatile hobo.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06
PARAGRAPHS CONTRIBUTED BY
COMMERCIAL SECRETARIES

In his final report Of the Texas state
board of health DR.. w. NJ. Brumby,
state health officer, gives the following
parting Injunction to Texas cities:
"A good, thorough cleaning of Texas
cities in early spring will not only
make 1t easier to keep Texas cities
clean, but will be conducive to good
health" March IL has been set aside
as official cleanup day" and every
city and towr of any size in Texas is
expected to take part in this statewide
spring cleaning. In many towns the
mayor of the town appoints commit
tees, assigning them to different local
tiles or streets. The plan of having a
thorough spring cleaning of our cities
and towns is a preventive of disease
during the summer months that follow
as well as a standing advertisement
for the community.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06
Justice to the Father and the Girl.

All the world acclaims the nobility
OF the mother and the necessity of
looking after the welfare and uplift of
the boy. But what of the father and
the girl? Give the old man and the
girl a chance in the race down life's
lane. Coddle the boy less and devote
a little more time and encouragement
and aid to the girl-especially the girl
who is out in the world and doing her
level best to be good and true and
sweet and brave. Lest we forget the
women of the Y. w, C. A. are doing
something for the girls. Lest we for
get" it is, or should be, cause that
appeals.-Dallas Times-Herald.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06
HOW A HOBO SECURED A SUPPER.
San Antonio Couple outwitted by Well
Dressed Stranger.
[Special to The Bryan Eagle. ]

San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 6.-When
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mays, living in
the western part of the city, returned
from church last evening they found
the dining room well lighted and a
well dressed man sitting at the table
helping himself to a cold supper he
had taken from the cupboard. Smiling
in significant manner as Mr.. and
Mrs. Mays came into the dining room,
somewhat surprised, the man said:
Il bet you people don't know me.
When was directed to your home and
found you gone, | made up my mind
| would perpetrate a little joke. Now
look at me carefully and see if you
do not recall me-"
He continued to help himself to the
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06
DREW.

Mr.. Carl Drew, of Edge, and Miss
Cena Robinson. of Tabor, were mar
ried Sunday morning at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. T. w. Frame, of Tabor
Rev. Mr.. Newman, of Rosebud, officiat-
ing.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
AIRS. John Robinson. of the Tabor COM
munity, and is a most charming young
lady She was reared in Bra2os county
and has many friends who congrat'
ulate her on the happy occasion.
Mr., Drew is q son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Drew, of Edge, and is a prosper
Gus young planter, well known for his
excellent character and high integrity
The young couple will resiie at
Henry Prairie, Robinson county.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06
flow OF commerce than they can
change the course OF the winds or of
the ocean currents.

AS a part OF the cleanup campaign
make kindling of the old, dilapidated
fences and invest the money a new
fence would cost in trees, shrubbery
and flowers There is, or ought to be,
no need for fences anywhere inside
the corporation, except to enclose cor
rails and poultry pens. Chickens have
no more right to run at large' than
pigs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

should have. Make your farm produce
two bales OF cotton where heretofore
only one was produced. Instead of
twenty-five bushels of corn to the acre,
why not raise seventy-five bushels?
This can be done, as shown clearly
by the experiments conducted by the
agricultural department. Get the bull
letins and books of instruction, and
get busy in the work of increasing the
crop output.-Gause Guide.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

The lawmakers at Austin are get
ting ready to take up the appropria-
tons bill and this sound good FL
nances are always the last thing the
legislature masters, and the appropria-
tons bill has become associated with
asjcurnment so long that its memory
is hallowed. The legislature adiourns
by constitutional limit on March 10.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

The legislative calendar grows like
Jonah's gourd. We now have about
three hundred bills introduced to date
and they cover everything from pre-.
venting jackasses from running at
large to regulating everything and ev-
erybody. The people have become ac-
customed to legislative harassment
and are already pretty well plastered
with laws, but the effort to stir up the
animals will be watched with interest
This is virgin field and no doubt
many good laws can be passed defin-
ing animal rights. However, there is
a marked difference between bill
and law at the present time.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06
JIM JEFFR|ES WILL
NEVER FIGHT AGAIN
Hounded by Reporters, He Answers
Once for All-Denies Engagement
with Barney Oldfield.
Especial to The Bryan Eagle. }

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 6.-Hounded
ever since the Reno fight with ques-
lions whether he ever again would en-
ter the prize ring, James ]. Jeffries
today gave the United Press what he
declared his last answer that says
positively he will never fight in public
again. He denies that he and Barney
Oldfeld ever planned to go on a box
ing tour through Mexico.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

1t is a waste of time and energy to
wrangle about mere forms-of govern
ment or anything else. The chief ad-
vantage in the commission form of
city government seems to be that it is
simpler and there are fewer officers
than in the old aldermanic system.
However, it is always true, as Pope
says:
For forms of government let fools
contest;
Whatever's best administered is best
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

The Eagle has endeayored to secure
reports of Sunday church services, but
what we have been able to get is i'm
perfect and unsatisfactory. OF course,
We can not afford to send reporter
to each service at eight churches ev-
cry Sunday. If those most interested
fail to furnish the reports we can't
help it.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

Governor Colquitt rather grudgingly
approved the initiative and referen'
dunn in the Texarkana charter, but
drew the line at the recall. Thought
Governor Colquitt favored local self
Government. If the people of Tex
arkana want the recall, what right has
he to deny it to them?
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

The Eagle is authorized to announce
T. p. BOYETT as candidate for re-
election to theoffice of City Marshal.
subject to the action of the demo
cratic executive committee.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

OF course It is fragrant outrage for
the people to have to pay for the keep
and transportation of polo ponies for
idle army officers, but if the people
keep on voting for those responsible
for it, how is 1t to be helped?
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

1t is estimated that 100000 in bets
changed hands after the election on
the commission city government ques-
lions in San Antonio. How much
changed hands before the election to
fix. votes, is left to conjecture.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

They cheated the South out of the
Panama canal exposition, but they
can't cheat the South out of the lions
share of the benefits that will result
from opening the canal. The poor lit
tie laws made by selfish, scheming
politicians can no more control the
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

When is that great mass meeting of
Bryan boosters to be pulled off? There
is nothing like getting together to kill
and strife and kindle the fire
of enthusiasm. A great love feast will
do n
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

The Eagle Is authorized to announce
w. A. WATKINS as candidate for
City Secretary, subject to the action of
the city democratic executive commit
tee.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

Suppose all the bills introduced in
the legislature were enacted into laws.
wouldn't there be a pretty kettle of
fish?
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

The Eagle Is authorized to announce
w. w. GAMER as a candidate for City
Secretary, subject to the action of the
city democratic primary. Z.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

Brian Callaghan is still cock of the
walk in San Antonio He beat the COM
mission rooters to FRAGILE in the
election Saturday.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

The Eagle is authorized to announce
w. j. WALKER as candidate for
City Secretary, subject to the action
of the city democratic primary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06
Mistake Made by MANY Farmers.

The majority of our farmers are st.
tempting to cultivate too much land,
consequently the soil of the farms of
this section does not receive that in
telligent and scientific treatment it
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

Subscribers will confer a 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, 1911-02-06

The women say that Bryan must
and shall be cleaned up and kept
clean. Now get busy, you lazy, dirty
rascals!
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06
FOR CITY MARSHAL.

The Eagle is authorized to announce
c. l.. BAKER as candidate for City
Marshal, subject to the action of the
city democratic primary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

The burden of the advice to the
farmers by those who toll not is still
the same old refrain: Work harder
and spend less"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06
FOR CITY SECRETARY.

The Eagle is authorized to announce
]. T. HINES as candidate for City
Secretary, subject to the action of the
city democratic primary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

Thro' winter He is harboring
Warmth meath benumbing cold;
Behold! the pulsing soul of spring
Throbs in earth's snowy fold.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06

ION grief's deep-veiled shadowy wa!
There leadeth still Gods light;
A shining sun, thro'out the day,
A heav'n of stars by night.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1911.
CON ISOLATION.

Here is another moroccan OF true
poetry by Prisoner Jake Mckinney in
the Huntsville Penitentiary. 1t is
clipped from the Alcalde Chronicle
edited and published by Prisoners Ne.
Kinney and Keel:
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-06
Bryan Daily Eaglr
AND PILOT
published every day except Sunday
BY THE EAGLE PRINTING co.

Entered as second-class matter April
2S, 1910, at the postoffice at Bryan,
Texas, under the Act of March 3, 1879.
The evening world., 1911-10-24
A Thousand Wells.

-AST of the Missouri River. In South
Dakota. more than ono thousand
- arteslan wells now exist. drawing
their water from the supply carried by
the underlying sandstone formation, and
supposed to come from the Black liills
and the Rocky Mountains. These wells,
used mainly FOR irrigation purposes. are
from five hundred to one thousand feet
deep, and the pressure OF water In the
eastern part of the State 10 sufficient to
give a surface flow. except on the high
est lands. One well yields 3.&c gallons
a minute and furnishes " for Q
flour-mil by day and for an electric
light plant by night. The development
OF this source OF water supply Is still
going forward.
The evening world., 1911-10-24
BOisSiere

you will strive IN vain. Our two
destinies are inseparable from each
other"
| grinned like an idiot. All. I lacked
only one thing 10 nav In my hands the
little phisl Of chloroform used 30 deftly
by Comte de Pulliccin!. the robber
whose accomplice--no matter what I
might say had been.
dcadened my footsteps on the gravel
walk and. like a prowler. like a read
criminal. pressed my ear against the
IfoidinG-doors OF tho dining-room, where
l mad seeu 4 light. l.
I A mad rage made my heart leap In
my breast. / had Just heard the voice
OF John Please. mlngling Pleasantly with
Annie Millions.
But. forcing down ell ideas OF useles
violence. I speedily perceived that they
had not heard the noise OF the sig. ana
| that Pip and Pop, my dogs. not having
given the alarm. they were ignorant OF
my arrival.
I remembered tina between tho dishi
oak joists OF the ceiling there was a
pecphola uniting the dining-room ana
my chamber. with Il little skill and
much GOODNESS I could gee everything
and hear everything.
A staircase, covered with Virginia
orccper. led to my chamber from the
outside. I climbed It In two bounds
like n wild cat. The door was not
locked. gently raised the latch. Every
thing favored me. MI pvephae itself
was open. the slender little board and
level with the floor. I lay nat down ana
held my breath. II seemed as II my
heart Was on tho point OF bursting. my
eyes started out of their sockets. my
ears buzzed as II madness were ap-
preaching.
And this Is the terrible thing I heard
more terrible than anything l had ever
experienced In my life:
This IN the horrible thing saw
more horrible than anything I hail ever
behold again:
The evening world., 1911-10-24

me VITA u certain air OF suspicion mat
belied his words Of welcome.
Have you'a carriage for me- Field?'
I asked.
mo I haven't any-that is-you IN
derstand-sit down. Mr.. Eady." lie en-
tangled himself in explanations that ex-
planned nothing.
You would DO better to spend the
night at the Unicorn. I tell YOU this.
because ] was told so~-between our
selves. this is confidential, isn't it,
Mr.. Milton. your father-in-law. gave
me a pound not to let YOU have q CAP"
| burst dnto IA forced laugh, wlioh
seemed greatly to startle him. Then.
throwing " pounds sterling on the
desk. i cried:
That will he three pounds for a gig
and. a miserable pony. Unless You would
prefer to have me go to the livery
stable in the next street,"
mo. no." he said eagerly. picking up
the two gold coins. But it's very hard
to please everybody. Mr.. Eady."
With these words Field drew mo
toward the stables. where he had a
sorry looking Jade harnessed which he
himself put into an ancient gig. with .
split hood. OF very shabby appearance.
While backing tho animal In the shafts.
he apologized.
II should have liked to give o some-
thing better. Mr.. Eady. but wa have
supplied carriages for three weddings
to-day-and the asst passable one was
hired by your fa~ther-in-law. Mr.. Milton.
DO you want a little groom or will you
drive alone?'
II will bring the rig back to.mor-
row morning. Field" I answered in q
tone of vexauon. throwing the light of
the lantern upon the whe els to IN
epect the vehicle.
Field noticed my dtstrust and said:
"Oh. the springs are good yet on the
right; rs only those on the left that
are broken, but you have no bad roads
between here and Malingten. A pleas
ant trip. Mr.. Eady."
| had sprung into the gig. seized the
rcins. cracked the whip-and the stable
kee per's wis for a pleasant trip pur-
sued me like a monstrous sarcasm into
the night.
The nag went better than It's appear
ance would ave led me to expect.
But I was scarcely beyond tho sub
lurbs of the city-scarcely In the dark
country-when the accident / had
feared happened.
There was q sinister creaking, then
a sudden jolt thre me Of the seat.
I ragged against all the gods and all the
devils. and with my vehicle fiat IN the
| middle OF the road. my sole resourc al
first was to swear uselessly against
Field and his abominable EiE, whose
left-hand springs, completely broken.
| o~bstructed tho high way.
A carter who passed ms going toward
the city, came to my assistance.
"Worn to smash!' he said. after hav-
] ing examined the damage. "Tave you