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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23
BRAzos COUNTY
SINGING CONVENTION

The annual meeting of the Brazos
County Singing Convention will be
held at Brightlight church on Satur-
day and Sunday, July / and 2. The
people of the community are making
great preparations for entertaining the
visitors and the indications now are
that the attendance will be record
breaker. A barbecue dinner will be
served on Sunday.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23
Enral Nrna

j. c. Lloyd was in today from Re-
lance.
John Pate, of Harvey was in the
city today.
House for rent. Apply to George B.
Hensarling.
H. B. Steele was in today from
Steeles Store.
c. l.. Eden was in the city today
from Coleview.
w. B. English, of Steep Hollow, was
in the city today.
Nick Lobello returned this afternoon
rom a visit to Marlin.
Capt. T. p. Boyett returned today
N a visit TO Houston.
Irs. w. s. Wilson left this after
n to visit in Huntsville.
Misses Rowena Rhodes and Nellie
Cole are visiting in Comanche.
]. T. Fuller was in today from his
home in the Harvey community.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23

S. L. BALL. JR.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23
Earliest Theatsr.

What was probably one of the earll-
est theaters built was the theater OF
Dionysus. which was begun five centu-
ries before Christ. The seating capac-
ity of this remarkable bnllding is said
to have been 10000. nearly four times
that Of our largest amusement palace.
The theater Of Donysus was erected
when Greek art and literature were In
their prime. Here were presented to
appreciative spectators the wonderful
works Of Aeschylus. Sophocles and
Euripides.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23
A sickIy Diary.

Look here. old chap. III give you a
valuable tip" said the experienced
married man to the prospective bride
groom. Don't let your wife keep a
diary on the honeymoon. My wife did
that. and now whenever we quarrel
she brings ii out and reads some OF
the idiotic things ! said to her then"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23
NOTICE TO MUSIC PUPILS.

] wish TO announce to all parents
who have children they wish TO study
the piano that will remain in Bryan
during the summer and next school
session. solicit music pupils who de-
sire the best instruction and by the
latest methods. urge all parents to
investigate the teacher and his merits
If you desire your child to have the
best.
. I pATTl I'D
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23

The Cole Hardware Company is
making some changes in the interior
of it's building. The stairs have been
removed from the center OF the build
ing to the rear and the office will be
moved from the side to the center of
the building in the rear.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23
A Serious Joke.

What has happened to Mr.. White.
who used to he such joker?'
We'll. he proposed TO his present
wife us joke. She accepted him. and
he has given NJ making jokes ever
since Dorfbarbier.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23
HOUSE MOVING.

| will be in and out Of Bryan for
several days and parties wishing
houses moved see me. Have complete
outfit. Leave orders with j. r. Hart
graves or r. S. Taylor and they will
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23
Receiving.

Mr. Closecoyne during his wife's
recepiion,-She gives 'em lights. she
gives 'em music. she gives 'em food.
flowers. champagne. and that's what
she calls receiving. london Tit-Bits.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23

A barbecue was given today on the
Parker plantation in the bottom and
quite number went out from Bryan.
A splendid dinner was served and all
present had a good time.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23
have prompt attention.
C. W. WYATT.

Hair switches and Transformations
made from combings. Phone 418.
Beatrice j. Calhourd
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23
WAGON HUB CORN.

Mr.. c. A, Foster presepted The
Eagle reportep>with a mess Of roast
ing ears tbs morning that were al
most as Iarge as wagon hubs. The
corn was grown on the farm of his
son, Mr.. George Foster. in the bottom.
Mr.. Fosters crop of both corn and
cotton, is fine.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Scales That Would Weigh a Thought

a tiny mirror, upon which a beam of light Is
focused The result is that shifting point of
light is thrown upon graduated black scale six
feet away. The weight of the tube, with the gas
In it. is then recorded by the movement of this
pin-point of light the scale
Then comes the interesting test. The gas Is re-
leased from the tube, which is weighed again. 1t
is found to weigh two hundred and fifty
thousandth of a milligramme, a seven thou
sand millionth of ounce less than it did when
the gas in 1t. Therefore, the weight of this
Whit of gas was seven thousand millionth of an
The smallest object that be picked up with
the most delicate forceps is piece of aluminium
wire far thinner than a human hair, twenty
fifth of an inch in length which weighs a four
teen hundred thousandth of ounce 1t can
scarcely be seen and it is difficult to detect wheth-
er 1t is resting the scales or not. section
of aluminium wire weighing an eightyfour hun
dred thousandth of an ounce can be prepared. But
it is only visible in microscope. For this reason
weights Of less than a fourteen hundred thou
sandth of an ounce have to be registered In gases
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
.READ MADE WITHOUT FLOL.
ingenious French Idea That Is Saic
to Have Produced Excellent
Results

In France bread has been made
Without -four in a machine that trans
toTms the wheat directly into dough
This machine shows a large screw
turning loosely in a case, on the inner
surface Of which is a screw thread
running in an opposite direction. Be
tween the main threads on the cylin-
der are smaller threads, and the depth
OF the groove becomes progressively
smaller from one end to the other,
so that it will hold the entire wheat
grain as it enters the machine, at the
same time accommodating only the
pulverlzed wheat at the exit
The wheat is prepared by thor
ough washing, after which operation
about pint OF tepid water to a
pound of grain is added. the whole
mixture being allowed to stand some
six hours. Then the grains of wheat
have swollen to twice their size. The
mixture is then treated with yeast
and salt, and is poured into the ma
chine, 1t falls between the threads
OF the moving screw and of the fixed
contrary screw, which simultaneously
crush the envelope and body of the
grain, making of them a homogeneous
mixture that forms a smooth paste.
Bread made by this process con-
tains succession of holes whose size
increases as they approach the crust.
which is thin. The odor given off is
said to be most agreeable.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11

pair thelr definite meaning. There Is much
cnorus singing among the Indians and in some
tribes there are choirs of picked singers who are
PAID Tor their services when they appear at
any formal ceremonies. 1t may surprise many
readers to learn that some of the Indian COM
munlt1es are so keen for music that they even
hold musical contests A favorite form of com
petition seeks to determine which singer or group
of singers can make the best showing In repro
ducfng song with accuracy after having heard
it but once.
The Indian songs are the property of clans So
cieties and individuals and the rights of own
ership are rigidly enforced. In many instances
the privilege of singing any Acknowledgement
song must be purchased from the composer and
in the case of the songs of clans not only Is the
right to sing the melodies restricted to members
of the clan but each clan has special officers to
insure the exact transn ssion and rendition of
their songs, fine being imposed upon any mem
Der who makes mistake in singing. Indian
women have composed many of the best Of the
Indian songs, including lullabies spinning and
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11

Sir William Ramsay, the distinguished English
scientist, has invented pair of scales delicate
enough, literally, to weigh a thought. Their rec
ord far is one seven millionth of ounce,
which is considerably lighter than most thoughts
usually The scales kept under Sir Will
iam's laboratory in small subterranean
chamber
The room is kept in semi-darkness. So deli
cate these wonderful scales that their bal
is disturbed by the alteration of temperature
caused by the turning of electric light at
the other end of the room. The operator has to
leave them for an hour in darkness-after he has
tiptoed from the roof, that his football should
not set up any vibration-and then read them
swiftly before any change in the temperature has
had time to affect them.
Hanging by end of the beam Of the scales
by a strand of silica fibre slender that it is
scarcely possible to see it is tray. Upon this is
placed minute glass tube. Imprisoned in the
tube is Whit of xenon gas discovered by Sir
William Ramsay. The movement of the scales
when the tube is dropped upon them is SO slight
that it cannot be detected at all by the eye. But
the movement is made to swing from side to side
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Spruce Beer.

Allow an ounce of hops and table
spoon of ginger to a gallon OF water
When well boiled strain it and put IL
n pint of moiasses, or a pound O
brown sugar and half an ounce or less
of the essence OF spruce When coo
add a teacup OF yeast. and put into
a clean tight cask and let it fernlen,
for a day or two. then bottle it ioi
use You can .uil the sprigs o.
spruce in place of the essence.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Blackberry Bread.

Take loaf of stale bread, butter
one end, and cut off thin slice The
bread must be quite stale. Continue
to butter and slice until you have
used the whole loaf 1t is always cas-
Ter and nicer to butter your bread be-
fore slicing. Remember this if you
ever have to make sandwiches. Put
one quart of blackberries in a sauce
pan with about one cupfuI of granu-
lated sugar and three-quarters of a
cupful Of cold water Stew the ber-
ries on hot part of the stove until
they are tender and the juice is run
ming freely. This will probably take
about Is minutes. Stir from time to
time. Put layer of buttered bread
into deep dish and pour some of the
hot stewed berries over it, then more
bread and more blackberries until all
are used. Let the berries cool, then
set on ice. Serve in the same dish
with cream or milk
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11

grinding songs and the songs Of inspiration and
encouragement intended to be sung to the war
riors setting out for battle.
1t is usually difficult for listener of another
race to catch Indian song owing to the
fcting noise due in a great part, to the beating
of the drums. There is usually difference in
time, the drum beats being designed to govern
bodily movements and mark the steps of the
ceremonial dancers whereas the song voices the
emotion of the appeal. The drums may be beaten
In "a time and the song be in ga time or the
beat be in 5S time against melody in 3-4 time,
or the entire song may be sung to a rapid tremolo
beating of the drum. The officials who have been
making study of Indian music enthusiastic
over it's possibilities. They declare that not only
does the field afford rich opportunities for the
study Of the growth of musical form, but the
Indian songs themselves offer to the present-day
composer wealth Of melodic and rhythmic move
ments constituting source of fnspir alton equal
to that which has been supplied by the folk songs
of Europe and vastly serviceable in the
development of a distinctive American school
of music
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
ECONOMY IN LAUNDRY
LITTLE WAYS BY WHICH TO RE.
DUCE EXPENDITURES.
Buying Soap by the Box Is a Good
MISUNDERSTANDING Wringer At
tached 20 the Tub Is
Necessity.

Soft water, for use in laundry work,
saves soap, clothing. time, energy and
money.
Buying soap by the box is more
economical than buying it by the quar-
ter's worth.
Removing the soap from the box,
and piltng 1t in such way that it
Will dry. causes it to wash away less
rapidly, and therefore it last longer,
than If not dried
Having a firm, substantial wash
bench, Of Insight suited to the work
er, so constructed as to hold the tubs
securely in position, saves time and
energy.
A good stationary wringer, or one
which is so made as to be clamped
securely to the tub, is a necessity.
When through using the wringer,
loosen the screws to relieve the pres,
sure on the rubber rollers; wash clean,
wipe dry and put it away where it will
keep clean until needed. Occasional
ly cleaning the wringer with kero.
sene, and then washing with soap
suds, rinsing and drying, tends to keep
it In good condition.
The ironing-table should be of a
height suited to the ironer; not low
enough to cause the worker to stand
in stopped position, nor so high as
to necessitate the lifting of the Shout
ders while ironing.
The irOning-pad and sheet should
be perfectly smooth, and securely fast
ened to the table, if rapid, efficient
work Is to be done.
Irons should be of medium weight
smooth and clean. When through
using the irons, remove them from the
stove and set them on end in a dry
place to cool. When they are cool,
see that they are clean before putting
them away. Irons that are left on the
stove day after day are liable to be
rough, dirty and unfit for use.
A slip for the ironing holder, made
Of some coarse white material, is
convenient and desirable, because it
can be so easily laundered
Rub the iron, each time it is taken
from the stove, on a piece of clean
paper or cloth, before using, to pre-
vent the possibility of soiling or
scorching the article to be ironed
clothes-pin bag, which can be
tied about the waist when hanging
out or taking in the wash, saves many
steps and keeps the clothespins clean.
rope clothes-line should be taken
DOWN when not in use, and kept in the
clothes-pin bag, where it will be pro-
tected from dust and be handy when
wanted.-Mary l.. Bull, Extension Di-
vision Minnesota Agricultural College.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Ranana Fluff

Slice six large bananas, sprinkle
with lemon juice and grated cocoanut,
and place directly on ice to chill and
ripen for at least an hour. Mash
them smooth with a wooden spoon,
and the stiffly beaten whites of two
eggs, which should be lightly folded
in; then pour into freezer and turn
crank for four minutes, or until there
is a slight resistance, when half a
pint of cream may be added Then
freeze.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
KEEP CLOTHES LINE TAUT

The best clothes line from hemp
or cotton will stretch during the damp
weather. To save the trouble of
tightening the line frequently, an cas-
lily constructed device may be used.
The posts must be set solidly in
the ground, and well trampled with
fine gravel or broken rock or crock
cry. Fasten the lines to the cross
pieces at one end and let them run
through small pulleys at the other
end The loose end should drop
down about two feet from the cross
piece and a weight attached to it
which will always keep it taut and
trim
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Stuffed Cold Roast Beef.

This is delicious for supper. Butter
long French bread tin, put in a layer
of thin sliced roast beef Over this
spread thick layer of stuffing, then
add another layer of sliced beef, and
turn over this layer about a teacup of
roast beef made gravy, add very
little hot water, just sufficient to keep
from burning. Cover with another tin
Of same size and bake three-quarters
of an hour in a quick oven. l make
stufing of crackers broken up and
moistened with hot water, a small
piece Of butter, salt, pepper and poul-
try seasoning, and beaten egg, when
eggs are cheap, but egg can be omit.
ted.-Exchange.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11

Think not that clerks are without
gratitude for this discovery They
merely lament that the curtain should
have been rung down SO promptly upon
so luminous and fruitful discussion.
Accordingly, they applaud the advent
of the new problem: How can we tell
first hand from second hand gen.
tleman? There are lots of second hand
gentlemen, you know. They have had
gentlemanliness thrust upon them, or
have at best achieved 1t by servile imi-
tation. Naturally, one would prefer to
flock with a first hand gentleman
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Dried Apple Fruit Cake

Soak three cups of dried apples over
hight in cold water enough to swell
them. Chop them in the morning and
put them on the fire with three cups
of molasses; stew until almost soft;
add cup of seedless raisins and stew
few moments; when cold add three
cups of -four, one cup of butter, three
eggs and a teaspoon of soda. Bake
in a steady oven. This will make two
good sized panfuls. Raisins may be
omitted, also spices to taste may be
added
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Peach Dumplinus.

One cup flour, 1 tablespoon of but
ter, 1 teaspoon baking powder, little
salt. Mix with milk. Raise as biscui'
drop in buttered plate (tin preferred)
set in steamer and steam 30 minutes
then split open, spread with peaches
and cream. l cut the peaches up ant
cover with sugar and let them stand
2 or hours before using, putting or
cream when serving-Boston Globe.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Sunshine Cake.

Beat the whites of seven eggs about
half, add one saltspoon Of salt and
one-third teaspoon of cream of tartar
and beat to a standing froth; stir in
the beaten yolks of five eggs, flavor
with orange or lemon juice, fold in
two-thirds of a cup of flour, turn into
a bright INCREASED pan having a tube
in the center and bake from 40 to sc
minutes.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11

On a bench next the frog pond this
was once the clerks privilege. His fei-
low beacher, a retired circus actor, dis
played true first hand gentlemanliness
in his chivalrous tribute to the circus
woman Said he: Say, don't you get
fresh wild dem iadires. Deyll stand
off an fight you like man. see?" In
a flash the clerk perceived that here
was one Of natures noblemen, who
owed his gentlemanliness not to mere
class room instruction, but to original
research.-Clerk of the Day in Boston
Transcript.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11

lightful but not stimulating, the notion
Of second hand gentlemen opens up
inexhaustible treasures of thought
The mere notion Of gentlemanliness
has tried to. For time it succeeded.
A perfect carnival of ratiocination at
tended the effort to define gentlemanli-
ness and to determine how to tell a
gentleman from a churl Unfortunate
ly, good lady put an end to the car
nival by settling the whole matter.
There was a fatal fnality in her re-
mark: You can tell gentleman by
the condition of his boots
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11

musical lore can de-
termine the class of
a song by means of
the rhythm of the
music.
From q technical
musical standpoint,
the Indian music is
very similar to the
form of our own mu-
sic. The compass
of the songs varies
from one to three
octaves and some of
the songs have no
words, although this
does not seem to i'm
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Cold Mint Sauce.

Add to two tablespoonful; of wash
ed and finely chopped mint d little
white pepper and a gill Of vinegar il
which two tablespoonfuls of sugal
have been dissolved. Let stand &
haIf-hour before serving If this sauce
is preferred hot, the vinegar and sugar
the minced mint stirred in just before
serving .-Deiineator.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Kitchen Advice

AS fast as an article in the kitchen
wears out, replace it with the new
white enameled ware, which comes II
every known shape, even including
knives and forks 1t is easy to keei
clean, as well as being fresh ant
dainty for use through summer.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Scrambled Euus With PEPPERS.

Break the desired number of eggs
into a bowl; proportion of three for
every two persons being the best. AL
low tablespoonful of cream or water
mot milk to each egg and season to
taste Put butter in the frying pan
and when it is hot turn in the eggs,
stirring gently as they begin to set.
Pour in two sweet green peppers;
chop fine; first removing the seeds,
and stir as the eggs are setting. Serve
on toast.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
To Clean the Roast Pan.

On taking up roast and gravy, fill
the pan half full of water to which a
teaspoon of soap powder has been add
ed; set on back of stove to keep hot.
When you come to wash it you will
find the work already done.
If you burn a loaf cake let is get
perfectly cold, then with crater CRATE
away the burnt part and unsightly
edges In this way you make per-
feet shaped cake for icing.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Succotash With Corn.

Press the pulp from the grains of
.arn, cook the cobs in water for 20
minutes, strain and pour over the
shelled beans, which should equal the
corn in quantity. Cook slowly until
the beans are tender. When about
done add the corn, cook five minutes,
season well with butter, cream salt
and pepper and serve very hot
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Drawers for Pantry.

When we built our house we had, in
the pantry, two good-sized drawers
fined with zinc. These had covers
hinged about halfway from front to
back. They are the most satisfactory
receptacles for bread and cake l have
syer had. The cake drawer has
lock as a safeguard against preda.
tory boys.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
Delicious Spanish Chicken.

After Washing and cutting up
chicken, put on to boil in plenty of
water. Thirty minutes later salt to
taste. One hour before the chicken is
done put one cup of rice in with it to
boil slowly. Ten minutes later put
soanish-dressing in with chicken and
rice. add no more water)
Recipe for Spanish Dressing-Chop
very fine two large onions and four
cloves Of garlic, add one-fourth tea
spoon of cayenne pepper, fry in olive
oil until light brown.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11
DEFINITION is ASKED FOR
Dealer Wants to Invest $4,000 In
Second Hand Gentlemen's
Clothing.

Writes charming advertiser:
AAgain am back, looking for your
business; $4,000 to invest in second
hand gentlemen's clothing" Splendid!
AS fine, almost, as that more familiar
advertisement: "Unredeemed mems
evercoats"-ffner, in fact. For where
ena tina notion of unredeemed men is de-
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-11

During the recent hot spell broker
was complaining to a friend of the
dull trading. Business" he said.
What can one do in the way Of bust
ness with the mercury standing at
1902"
"Do!" replied his friend. Great
Scott, man; it's the chance of a life
time to sell boston Even
ing Transcript.