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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
tne man wnUm you ueIeated TOT pres
adent There might"-he stopped sud-

tne nfRn wnUm you ueIeAteu Tor Pres
1dent There might'-he stopped sud-
denly.
go on" urged the president.
81 think every man meets once in
his life an individual with whom he
would like to reckon personally" the
young man continued. "That reckon
ing may not be severe one; 1t may
be less severe than the law would
provide; but 1t would be a personal
reckoning. There Is one Individual in
this affair with whom / should like to
reckon, hence the personal equation
enters very largely into the case"
For little while the silence of the
room was unbroken, save for the
steady textbook of great clock in
one corner Mr.. Grimms eyes were
fixed unwaveringly upon those of the
chief executive. At last the secretary
of war crumpled a sheet of paper inn
patiently and hitched his chair up to
the table.
Coming down to the facts it's like
this, isn't it?" he demanded briskly.
INC A<oeih NOuiitileb ny du luNeilllOn
OF their own which the United States
and England were to be duped into
purchasing, would have had power
TO explode every submarine mine be-
fore attacking port? Very we'll.
This thing, of course, would have
given them the freedom of the seas
as long as we were unable to explode
their submarines as they were able
to explode ours. And this is the condi.
ton which made the Latin compact
possible, isn't it?"
He looked straight at Mr.. Grimm,
who nodded.
Therefore" he went on, IF the
Latin compact is not reality on pa
per; If the United States and Eng
land do not purchase this-this wire
less percussion cap, we are right back
where we were before it all happened,
aren't we? Every possible danger
from that direction has passed, hasn't
1t? The worldwar of which we have
been talking Is rendered impossible,
isn't it?"
That's question" answered Mr..
Grimm. IF you will pardon me for
suggesting it, | would venture to say
that as long as there is an invention
OF that Importance in the hands of
nations whom we now know have
been conspiring against us for fifty
years, there is always danger 1t
seems to me, If you will pardon me
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
CHAPTER XIV.
We Two.


Mr.. Grimm turned from Pennsyl-
vania Avenue into a cross street,
walked along half a block or so,
climbed a short flight of stairs and en-
| tered an office.
rs Mr.. Howard in?" he Queried of a
| boy In attendance.
Name, please"
Mr.. Grimm handed over a sealed
envelope which bore the official i'm
| print of the DEPARTING of War in the
upper left hand corner and the boy
disappeared into a room beyond.
moment later he emerged and held
open the door for Mr.. Grimm. A gen
tleman-Mr. Howard-rose from his
seat and stared at him as he entered
This note, Mr.. Grimm, is surnris-
ing" he remarked.
1T is only request from the Sec
rotary of war that l be permitted to
meet the inventor Of the wireless per
cussion cap" Mr.. Grimm explained
carelessly. THE negotiations have
reached a point where the War De
partment must have one or two ques-
lions answered directly by the inven-
tor. Simple enough, you see."
But 1t has been understood, and
have personally impressed it upon the
secretary of war, that such meeting
is impossible" objected Mr.. Howard.
'All negotiations have been conducted
through me, and l have, as attorney
for the inventor, the right to answer
any question that may properly be an
swered. This now is a request for a
personal interview with the inventor"
"The necessity for such an inter
view has risen Unexpectedly, because
of pressing need of either closing
the deal or allowing it to drop" Mr..
Grimm stated. Il may add that the
success of the deal depends entirely
on this interview"
Mr. Howard was leaning forward in
his chair with wrinkled brow intently
studying the calm face of the young
man. Innocent himself of all the in
trfgue and international chicanery
back of the affair, representing only
an individual in these secret nego-
tiations he saw in the statement, as
Mr.. Grimm intended that he should,
the possible climax of great bust
ness contract. His greed was
aroused; it might mean hundreds of
thousands of dollars to him.
DO you think the deal can be
made?' he asked at last.
Il have no doubt there will be some
sort of DEAL" replied Mr.. Grimm.
"As | say, however, 1t is absolutely de-
pendent on an interview between the
inventor and myself at once--this
afternoon"
Mr.. Howard thoughtfully drummed
on his desk for little while. From
the first, save in so far as the patent
rights were concerned, he had seen no
reasons for the obligations of utter
secrecy which had been enforced upon
him. Perhaps, II he laid 1t before the
inventor In this new light, with the
deal practically closed, the interview
would be possible!
81 have no choice in the matter, Mr..
Grimm" he said at last. II shall have
to put 1t to my client, of course. Can
you give me, say. half an hour, to
communicate with himf'
Certainly" and Mr.. Grimm rose
(To be oontinued.)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
Looking Out as Well as In.

Richmond, Va, Especial. )-One
of the principal questions before
the whole country recently has
been the effect of the decision re-
Gently rendered by the Interstate
Commerce Commission against the
freight rate advance and the rail
roads.
In speaking of Brandeis, Mr..
Frank Trumbull. Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Chesa-
peake Il Ohio, says. I'VE are adj
vised to look in, not out. My
suggestion is that we do both.
First, let US look in. II you
should write letter to an Ameri-
can railroad official his corporation
would have to haul a ton of freight.
coal, ore, silks, ostrich feathers
and everything for more than
two and one-half miles to get
money enough to buy a postage
stamp to send you an answer. Out
of that kind of service a corpora
ton must pay its employees. buy its
materials, pay its rents and taxes.
interest on is debts and make its
living. Can YOU beat itl Can
you beat it Mr.. Lawyer, Mr.. Doc.
tor, Mr.. Merchant, Mr.. Banker,
Mr.. Farmer"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
Why Advertising in Newspapers
Is Increasing.

- iHOICdSitlys
We have noticed various com
me is of late in the newspapers re-
lating to the remarkable growth of
advertising. The statements relate
to The increased display matter not
only in newspapers, but in maya
zines as well.
The writer's, however, remain
content with stating the bare facts
as regards the greatest amount of
space used now in comparison with
that of few years ago and fail to
analyze the causes Of this really
amazing growth,
So far as the increase of adver-
Using in general is concerned. we
believe that it is caused by the in
crease of competition in business.
Commercial rivalry was never
more keen than it is today, and
the producer who lags behind in
the publicity procession has only
himself to blame for small sales,
small profits and limited reputa-
ton.
Advertising is the staff of COM
mercial life. Advertising is the
wheel-horse of merchantile pro-
gress.
The merchant who has competi-
ton to meet cannot afford to offer
the best articles on the market and
rest assured that his riqhtful share
of trade will come to him. He
must tell the people about these
articles or they will lie dust cover
ed on his shelves.
Then too, the increase in the
wealth of the country multiplies
activities that have use for adver-
tlslng space.
So far as the newspapers alone
are concerned, they are not only
benetiting from the causes men
toned, but their advertising is
rapidly expanding owing to the
better idea of their value as pah-
licity mediums had by advertisers
and the public. The space buying
public is coming more than ever to
realize that the best possible meth
ed of reaching the people of pur-
chasing power is to use the news
papers. Magazines hit any speci-
fed piece of territory in spots; the
local newspaper covers it entirely.
BillbOards are rarely impressive to
large number of people in high
class communities, and street car
advertising is valuable only in the
large cities.
The increase of advertising in
the country newspapers is almost
entirely due to the growing knowl-
edge Of their undoubted merits on
the part of users of space. This
field, neglected by many advertis-
ing managers for years. appears
to be nearing the time when it will
come into its own. These papers
have suffered a great deal from the
monopolization Of the foreign adj
vertising field by the magazines of
large circulation.
But the trend is gradually swing
ing the other way. Magazines ad-
vertisers are becoming the news
paper advertisers. The number
that has changed is small as yet,
but the movement has begun.
That is the point of importance to
the newspapers of the country
American Press.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19

Any business entrusted TO MS will re-
ceive our immediate and prompt attention
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
Open Accounts Should Be Limited.

This thing of keeping open accounts
land having them drag along in an I'M
! certain manner is like hobbling a
horse and trying to make him do
steady duty. Or, rather, 1t is like hob
bling a whole herd of horses, for each
man failing to receive for his accounts
promptly is unable to meet his own
obligations, and thus the hobble be-
comes a sort of continuous chain that
hampers the progress of every bust
ness man. The time has come to look
this matter straight in the face and to
adjust ii in a business-like way, and
the sooner we get at this in the new
year the better. Open accounts should
be limited. That is, there should be a
specific understanding as to the limit
of time for payment. 1t should be
within thirty days of the end of the
month that purchases are made. other
wise it should not be considered an
open account. When accounts are
made for a greater length of time than
this they should be made by specific
contract and covered with notes or
some legal form that will give some
positive business value to them. There
is no question but that eventually in
extending >Qur commerce it will be
necessary in many lines to extend long
credits. This is generally the case as
a country grows older. However, the
extending of long credits does not
mean the keeping of open and uncer-
tain accounts that drag indefinitely.
Where long credits are extended they
are matter, of notes or contracts
that become banking assets and have
a definite time of termination. No
matter whether their time Is three
months, six months or year. Then
they have not only specific value, but
specific times of falling due and usu-
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
PATENTS TO TEXANS.

Jack A. Schley, United States patent
attorney of Dallas, announces the is
suance of the following patents to
Texans;
Warren ]. Arson, Ell Paso, sleeping
car.
Ivar Cornelussen, Galveston, fire
extinguishing system.
Edward S. Doyle. Slidell, curtain
pole.
William w. Cannon, Clarendon,
safety clamp.
Owen X. Harry, Dallas, storage
tank
Robert NJ. Kelly, Longview. cultiva-
tor.
John c. Lundell, Stamford, sweep
attachment.
John G. Mahon and C. E. Olschner,
Beaumont, post hole auger.
Franklin P. Nichols, Houston, ro-
tary engine.
Lawrence c. Rosseau, Waxahachie,
switch.
James A. Stewart, Mahomet, wire
stretcher.
Robert n. Wood, Corpus Christi, in
sect trap.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
BACK FROM DALLAS.

Mr.. Louis Hanus, foreman of the
harness and saddlery department of
E. +. Parks great store, is just back
from a few days stay in Dallas,
whittier he went to visit all the large
saddlery and harness manufactures of
that city. He states that he was roy
ally treated by everybody he met. He
was right with the saddle and harness
makers for three whole days and
caught on to all the newest styles and
how they are made, of both saddles
and harness, and comes back home
full of enthusiasm. While Mr.. Honus
has already been recognized as one Of
the best men in his line in the state,
he now says that he is thoroughly
equipped and is not going to stop until
his is recognized as the leading and
most up-to-date interior shop in Texas
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
JUDGE TALiAFERRo COMING BACK

The Eagle is glad to chronicle the
fact that Judge and Mrs. w. G. Italia
ferro, of Beaumont. will in the near
future move back TO Bryan. We feel
assured the announcement will be
read with pleasure by all, and they
will be given cordial reception by
all.
The judge has already entered into
partnership with Mr.. Robert Arms
strong, of this city, and will come as
soon as his affairs in Beaumont can be
wound up.
When Judge and Mrs. Taliaferro re-
moved from Bryan they went to
Kountze and lived there until about
five years ago, when they removed to
Beaumont. Judge Taliaferro is one of
the leading lawyers of that section and
has fine practice, but says he has
never yet felt ''just right" and is COM
ing back to Bryan, where he will be
"at home" with his old and cherished
friends.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
HORSES AND MARES FOR SALE.

Now in stock one car Kentucky sad
dlers AMI drivers, registered. Two cars
Missouri drivers and saddlers. ages
4 to 8; 10 IA TO 16 hands high: weli
broke; several steppers at 2:10 to 2:25
clip. Also have good selection of
good mules. | prepay freight on stock
sold in 100 miles of Marlin. Call me
over phone, or better. come and see
them. Also have some good Kentucky
jacks.
CENTRAL TEXAS HORSE & MULE
MARKET, l. n. Congers, Manager.
Marlin, Texas.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
A FERTILIZER WAGON TRAIN.

A large number of the citizens of
the Edge community came TO Bryan
yesterday afternoon after the cele-
brated Star Brand" fertilizer manu-
featured by the Bryan Cotton Oil &
Fertilizer Factory. They spent the
night here and after loading this morn
ing made regular wagon train of the
product of the Bryan factory, headed
for the north end of the county. The
reporter secured the names of the fol-
lowing members of the party: w. J..
Mcdonald. Tom Gloss, James Wilson,
Jr.. S. R. Huckabee, Barnes Huckabee.
John A Henry, Darlington Starks,
John Cox, Sol Mabry, Collier Manning
and Sanr Starks.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
DEATH OF MRS. w. w. DAVIS.

Mrs. w. w. Davis died in Houston
last night at o'clock, after a short
illness. Mrs. Davis was formerly Miss
Maud Davis, daughter of Mrs. c. t.
Davis, of Harvey, and was reared in
this county. She was well known and
her sudden death comes as a sad
shock to her many friends. The re-
mains arrived in the city from Hous-
ton on the northbound Hustler and the
funeral was held at Bethel cemetery
at 5 o'clock this afternoon. The re-
mains were>accompanied by Mrs. c. T.
Davis and Mr.. w. w. Davis.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
TO PURCHASE NEW HORSES
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

Messrs. ]. ". Hamilton, Wade Cox
and Charley Wetter will go to Marlin
tonight to look at horses with view
of purchasing two for the Bryan fire
department. Burt" and "Bowser. the
two horses owned by the company at
this time, are splendid animals and
have stood well the many years of
service they have been through. but
they are superannuated.
Nothing but the best of stock will
be considered by the committee and
they may be relied on to purchase a
pair of horses that will be serviceable
in the department.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
The Good Time COMING.

Edison says the work of the farmer
will be much simplified in the gears to
come. He will be man on seat be-
side push button and some levers and
his blowing, narrowing, cultivating and
gathering viii be very easily accom-
plished compared to what they are
now. The present implements will
seem primitive and all modern nipple
ments will be run by storage batteries.
When that time comes all days will be
happy days down on the farm and the
boys will not need to be coaxed to
stay at home.-Mineral Wells Index.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02

ally carry with them interest or a
price increase that provides Tor the
interest. That puts it on a proper
business basis and takes the heavy
burden out of 1t. Let us see if we
can't get down TO some basis Of this
kind early in the present year and get
rid of the burdensome part of this
open account business.-lndustrial
Record
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
Do BILE LYNCH|NG
IN GEORGIA
Two Negroes Who Murdered White
Men Hanged and Shot Full
Of Holes.
IBy Associated Press.l

Augusta, Ca, Feb. 25.-Two negroes
were lynched at Warrenton last night.
One was Bob Jones, who killed Con-
ductor Thompson at Camak yesterday.
The other was John Weary, charged
with killing another white man. Both
were hanged and their bodies filed
with bullets.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
NO VIOLATION
OF SUNDAY LAW
To Operate Moving Picture Show
Judge Pope So Ruled in Test
Case at Beaumont.
[By Associated Press.l

Beaumont, Texas, Feb. 25.-Judge
Pope today held it was not violation
of the Sunday law to operate moving
icture show here. C. Y. Blanchette,
who was arrested in a test case for
exhibiting pictures Sunday, was re-
leased accordingly.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
THREE OEAO--FIvE
ESCAPED MIRACUL0USLY
[By Associated Press

Nacogdoches, Texas, Feb. 23.-It is
learned here that five men who were
standing on Simpsons boiler which
exploded near Timpson yesterday were
not even scratched. Three OF those
who were in front of it are dead to-
day.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
$4,000 FIRE
At T|MPs0N
[By Associated Press.l

Timpson, Texas, Feb. 25.-Eight per
sons or firms shared in $4,000 fire
less here this morning. The fire start
ed in the Healing block, destroyed
three buildings and was narrowly
averted from sweeping the entire
block. The principal losers are Ida
Healing, $4,000, and F. t. Coleman.
$4,000, both of which losses are about
three-fourths insured.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE
PASSED REPOSITORIES
FOR FUNDS BILL.
TBv Associated Press I

Little Rock Ark, Feb. 27.-The
house today pasesd the bill creating
repositories for funds of the state. Of
all counties and of cities of the first
class. II
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
.sUNDRY CIVIL APPR0PRIA-
TI0Ns BILL REPORTED
[By Associated Press.l

Washington, Feb 23.-The house APP
preparations committee today reported
the sundry civil appropriations bill
carrying a total of S140,59O,O11, includ-
ing SS,000,000 for terrifying the Pan
ANA canal.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
.H|GHWAYMEN ROBBED
WOMAN OF $4,000
Took Express Money to Pay Miners
from Postmistress at Kan
sas Town.
[Ry Associated Press. ]

Pittsburg, Kan. Feb. 25.-Mls. Gus
Joseph. postmistress at Fuller. Kan.
was robbed of $4,000 last night by
two highwaymen. 1t was express
money to pay coal miners.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
eeveridse's Speech Long and Notable
tBy Associated Press.l

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Bev-
eridge, of Indiana. made a long and
notable speech on the Lorimer case.
He said that other senators than Lori
mer had borne even heavier burdens
than he from their earlier youth. but
they had not asked anything from the
world on that account Mr.. Beveridge
asked why Lorimer did not relate the
story of his newsboy and other early
experiences to the senate committee
on his election II he thought those
stories material
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
EGGED FOR WEARING
"HAREM- SCARE EN-
People of Gay Paree viii Not Stand
for the Trousers Skirt.
[By Associated Press.l

Paris, Feb. PA young woman was
legged" for wearing the new style of
trousers skirt in the street today. 1t
IS called the "harem-scare-'em.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
WENT UP A THOUSAND FEET
At San Antonio, Then Left for Aero.
plane Scout Duty on Rio
Grande.
[Ry Associated Press.l

San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 23-Lieu.
tenant Eoulois and Phil Parmlee, rid
ing together, assembled 1000 feet in
the army aeroplane big Bus" today.
They will leave tonight for aeroplane
scout duty on the Mexican border.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
NO PROSPECT OF
LORIMER VOTE
Delay to Counterfeit Effect Of Speech
and to obstruct Action on Cana
madam Reciprocity.
INV Assoclated Press

Washington, Feb. 23.-There is lit
tie prospect of vote in Senator Lori
mer's case today. Some of the senator's
said there would be none this session.
Senator Lorimer's opponents want 10
delay the vote to counterfeit the eff
fects OF his (Lorimer's) speech, and
others want the delay to help stand off
action on Canadian reciprocity.
Senator Lorimer's friends claim that
he would have "a of the senators in
the 81 who would vote.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
AssAssINATED At A DANCE
Young Man Killed by Ambushed Per
sons Who Shot Through
Window.
[By Associated Press

Waelder. Texas. Feb. 25.-Ambushed
outside the house, unknown persons
shot through window last night. kill
ing Estell Carbell, wellknown young
man, while at a dance.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
RAISING FUND FOR
CHINESE FAMINE SUFFERERS.
INV Associated press.l

Dallas, Texas, Feb. 2S.-The BUSH
ness men here are raising Chinese
famine sufferers fund. A hundred dol
lars has already been secured.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
And in SPANS Capital Too.

by Associated Press.]
Madrid, Feb. 24.-Several society
women were mobbed for wearing the
new trousers skirts.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
BIG SUNDAY SCHOOL
RALLY AT BElTON.
IBv Assoclated Press i

Bolton, Texas, Feb. Glover seven
teen hundred church members are at.
tending Sunday school rally here.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
WAR MINISTER
DROPPED DEAD
by Associated Press.]

Paris, Feb. 23.-General Brun, the
minister of war, dropped dead this
morning. His sudden and unexpected
death was caused by an attack of
paralysis.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
SEND MONEY TO MEXICO
nav Assnciated Press. l

10y ASsUVIdUtu FTtss.J
Snyder, Texas, Feb. 23.-Many Mex
lean laborers employed by the Santa
Fe railroad here are sending money
orders into Mexico, hut refuse to say
IL il is for the insurrectos.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
MORE LIVES THAN A CAT.
TBy Associated pnass I

10y AssOCldtSQ treSS.
Dallas. Texas, Feb. 23.-The noto-,
rious VIII Copeland, who was wound
ed fourteen times last night, is an
alive today. 80
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
GIN AND COTTON
BURNED At CLEbURNE
by Associated Press.l

10y Associated fress.I
Cleburne, Texas, Feb. 24.-The Will
son gin was destroyed by fire this
morning. The loss of the plant and
cotton is $4,000, which is partly COW
cred by a small insurance.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-03-02
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-28
NEW WFACTSAb0UT
 L|DERTE DISASTER Authorities Are Attempt ing to Establish the
 Responsibility

Toulon, September 27.-Despite the opinion of the naval officials it is con firmed that fires broke out on the Suf- frine and Patrie the same morning that the battleship Liberte was destroyed. This adds to the general mystiication.
 The launch of the Leon Gambetti, which was sunk, was raised today and found to contain three bodies. One was the engineer whose hand still held the lever handle motor.
 Now the attention of the authorities is occupied in establishing the cause and responsibility for the explosion. They are devising means to prevent a recurrence of similar accidents.
 M. Delcassa, minister of marine, who visited the wreck, was affected to the point of tears at the sight. He was exceedingly angry and vehemently criticised the defective organism which was not adapted to modern methods, evidence of which met him at every turn.
 Deflagration was not responsible he said. The causes were to be sought elsewhere, he said. He warmly con-