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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-28

AS revolutionist and allround
government buster, Gen. Felix Diaz
proved to be bowling failure. They
got his goat in the first round.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-28

the United States department Of agri-
culture, and is said to be the second
largest of its kind in the United
States.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-28
Meeting Postponed.

The meeting of the Macabees for
tonight has been postponed until fur
Their notice. Mrs. Tom Higgs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-28

The Greeks and Bulgarians expect
to have Turky hash for Thanksgiving.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-28
TEXAS INDUSTRIAL NOTES
[By COMMERCIAL Secretaries.

Cleburne-The commissioners court
will meet October "a to let the con.
tract for the construction of a new
courthouse in this city, which is to
cost 100000, including the furniture.
Velasco--Dr. Samuel l.. George, pro-
moter of the Houston & Velasco in
terurban, was in the city recently in
the interest of his project. DR.. George
states that the proposition is favor
ably looked upon by its financial
hackers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-28

Taylor-A land deal of considerable
magnitude was recently effected in
this city in a transfer of 345 acres of
farm land two miles east of Taylor.
The total amount involved in the deal
was approximately $4,000, or about
$170 an acre.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-28

Some men go lame when it comes
to minding their own business.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-28
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Listeners seldom hear any good of
themselves-or anybody else.
Occasionally a patient swears by his
doctor, but more often at him.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-28

Houston-It is reported that the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway re-
Gently purchased the entire capital
stock of the Beaumont & Great North
ern railroad, and that the company
will construct a new line from Beau
mont to Waco,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-28

If we could see ourselves as others
see us we wouldn't believe it..
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-28

Port O'Connor-The mammoth
chicken incubator with a capacity of
five chickens per minute every day in
the year has been opened for opera
ton. This incubator is owned and OPP
Grated by Milo Hastings, formerly of
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-28

Houston-As a result of an election
held here Saturday, October IL, in
drainage district No. 6, $4,000 acres
of land, valuable only for pecans and
like products, will be drained and
into high state of cult
walton at a cost of $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-03-07
BARREN COUNTRY.

Henry Wallace Of Des Moines. presi
dent Of the national conservation con.
gress. was talking to n reporter about
scientific farming
we don't farm scientifically enough
he said. Many barren tract could hs
made BY scientific methods to blossom like
the rose, | know farmer whose land Is
today miracle OF fertility. thanks tc
science and Yet. before he adopted mod
ern Ideas, this farmer would have giver
his farm away.
ITO him, In the old days, city mar
once said
Why Is 1t that nobody fishes in the
river that runs through your place.
Amt no fish, the farmer grunted.
Why are there no fish in such fine
large river?' said the city man.
Stranger. the farmer answered, I'll
you could git out o. this thin-siled ant
barren country as easy as a fish kim dc
ye reckon ye'd stay" los Angelo,
Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-03-07
HISTORY FOR THIRD TERMDRs
Colonel Roosevelt said Last Mmday:

1T must be clear 10 any reasonable
man that the precedent which forbids n
third term has reference only to a third
consecutive term II grew out OF the fact
that a President OF the United States
under the present system of electing dele
gates can. II he knows how to use the
machinery at his disposal renominate
himself even though the majority OF his
party IL against him.
Those Inadequate works OF reference
With which persons so unfortunate "a
not to have beheld the white light Of
Rooseveltism refresh and strengthen
their memories on historical questions,
give credit to George Washington for es-
tabiishing the precedent restricting any
President OF the United States to two
terms
But when George Washington refused
a third term the present system Of elect
Ing delegates" had not been devised: ma
tional nominating conventions WIRE un
heard of; "renomina lions" to the once OF
president were not the subject Of the tart n
that now surrounds them. Electors %
president and vice-presldent were ASSUME
ed to he free agents. Just as Wifian
Plummer of New Hampshire held himself
to be In 1870. when he voted for Joht
Quincy Adams In a national minority Of
one
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-03-07

Rutland to his home on the road which
runs parallel with East mountain. He
was found dead in the snow Saturday
morning at seven. indications being
that the sleigh was overturned. pin
ming him underneath II in such a way
that he could not get out His horse
was found tangled in the harness, !y-
ing IN the snow. Mr. German fell in
fuch a way that a part Of tho sleigh
rested on his throat and II Is supposed
that he was nearly choked to death
before he finally died Of the cold. He
was 90 years old and unmarried
Mrs. Sarah Kenerson Hall OF East
| Lyndon. aged 81 years, has six children,
q grandchildren, 80 great-srandchilhren
and 10 months old grea -great-grand.
daughter.
Brattleboro voted the other night Ia
have a building inspector appointed by
the bailiffs. The village also voted to
draw up a new charter.
Peter Devenser. ST. Johnsburys oldest
| citizen. died Feb. "a at the age OF IN
years. He is survived ny four children.
| p grandchildren and 20 great-grandchl-
dren.
| In spite OF The declaration of the fire
comrfttee of Barre not to purchase i'm
, medately a fire truck. the hoard OF aid
ermen adopted the resolution appropriate
ing $500 for that purpose. The city
council will make the purchase
F.. NJ Roscoe Of Springfield has been
engaged AS superintendent OF the city
| schools Of Barre at a salary of s. 900 a
year which is a smaller sum than he
Ia now getting as superintendent OF
schools OF the Springfield district He
is graduate of Mddlebury College In
the class of 1895.
AT Peacham Academy the other day
tank OF hydrogen exploded while sew
eral students were in The laboratory
| and SIDNEY Farrrow. the l3-year- son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Farrow. was ter
! ribly cut about the. face and also on one
hand. In the dressing OF his face, q
stitches had to be taken.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-03-07
PLAN EXCISE TAX
AND FREE SUGAR
Democrats Offset $50. 1000, 900 Loss
by One per Cent. on Incomes
over $1,000.

Washington. March IA nil To put
sugar on the free list. eliminating 500 ono .oop
IN annual customs revenue and another
to extend the present corporal ton tax to
include individuals and co-partnerships
having an income OF 81. no year or over
were ratified tonight by the democratic
caucus Of the House.
The excise tax. so-called by the ways
and means committee. is In effect an in
come tax. The bill Is so drawn that it is
expected to comply with the Supreme
Courts decision against the constitu-
tionality OF an income tax. Its effect
would he to tax every person who earns
more than 5000 a year, on the excess Of
5000 at the rate Of one per cent.
The estimate OF Chairman Underwood
and members Of the ways and means
committee lis that the proposed excise ia X
would bring in revenue of between $780,
on0 an and sea, ono 0OO year.
Pa cing sugar on the free list. the demo-
cratic leaders, estimate will reduce the
price of sugar to the consumer about a
cent and half a pound
The secret that members Of the ways and
means committee had been so closely
guarding for several days was the pro-
vision to extend the corporation tax. In
the caucus that bill was not seriously
opposed
Tho free sugar bill, however. was bit
terly assaied by representatives from
Louisiana. the cane sugar State, and rep
resentatives from sugar beet growing
States who were absolved from the bond
Of the caucus No roll call on the ratil-
cation Of the bills was demanded.
Majority Leader Underwood ANNOUNCED
that the bills would be reported to the
House in n few days.
I'VE simply took the corporation tax
law and re-wrote it to include individuals
and partnerships, said Mr. Under
wood Tonight. The bill, to illustrate,
Tmpy means that T. whose business Is
that OF a member of Congress. will pay
TO the government one per cent. of my
| salary income over s5.T0. The salary OF
congressman il $3.50. would there
! fore pay an excise tax Of S26 a year.
| The President OF the United states.
should the proposed bill become law,
would pay one per cent on S70.nN or S1'U
his salary being s7s. oNh.
| The two propositions were laid before
! the caucus late to-day by the demo
cratic ways and means committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-03-07
A GREATER VERMONT.
(t'rom the Vergennes Enterprise.

The movement inaugurated at Bur
lington for "A better and greater Vermont
should not ne allowed 10 fail for lack OF
support Certainly no State offers a bet
ter field for exploitation. and It is gen.
orally conceded that the present is the
time for concerted movement in that d.
rection. Nergennes has duty to per-
form in this respect for no section can
hope to benefit moro by advertising its ad-
vantages and developing its resources.
The local board Of trad" should heed this
call for cooperation and support. and
show that the city wishes to be counted
in any movement. to aid the common
cause. Addison county. in general. needs
the stimulus of u,ickened activities. The
Montpelier Journal, whose editor l. one
of the foremost advocates Of Greater
Vermont and who l.. one Of the prime
movers in this cause. says.
This new association Is proposed in
the hope that il may act as sort Of
clearing house for those who control I'M
developed resources and those who are
willing to aid in their development. II is
to- he expected that theve will he many
who will be skepticni Of the success Of
this enterprise. and who will point to the
fate Of similar attempts in the past. 1t
should be remembered. however. that
previous failure do not mean. Of neces-
Sity, that success never can be achieved,
Apparently verronters are more ready
than ever before for such movement.
The need surely is great The neighbor
ing State are outstripping us along lines
ir which We ought TO De proficient. ISM
1t better to lend assistance 10 worthy
attempt to put Vermont ahead than it n
to stand one side and sheer and throw
stones at those who are irving to ac-
complish something?
Vermont never will occupy the plac
TO which she is entitled until her own
PEOPLE have confidence In the States pos.
eibilities and try to help themselves. The
only motive actuating the men engaged
IN this enterprise is an honest and
patriotic desire to put Vermont ahead II
our citizens are bound to look under the
bed every night for some political con-
spiracy they will never develop much
more than narrowncss. suspicion and
| stagnation With splendid possibilities
| OF greater agricultural development with
| thousands Of water horse power running
| 10 waste that ought 10 be turning mil
wheels and operating shuttles, with vast
| mineral wealth az YET undisturbed be
, meath the Green Mountains. and with
natural attractions for summer tourists
| unsurpassed by any state In the Union
surely there is need OF some organized
effort looking to the arousing of Yer
monters to keener sense OF their OPP
portunities and calling the attention OF
| the outside world 10 our UNEMPLOYED
wealth"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-03-07
MANY FOREIGNERS KILLED


Washington. March 3.-Although ad.
vices from Peking to the state depart
ment confirm reports Of the looting of
oa-Ting-Fu and the killing OF many for
eigners, officials here are optimistic over
the situation in China and point to the
fact that should Americans In the dis
! turbed district be in danger, the American
minister at Picking could immediately ask
for achievements from Manila, where A
transport Is held available.
Tho total Of the American lega ion and
railway guards now is about $50, which,
with little delay. could he increased to
1,50O.
ARRANGEMENTS by the bankers of the
United states, Great Britain, France and
Germany, Joined possibly by bankers in
Russia and Japan, for a loan TO nav
the discontinued troops are understood nv
Stale department officials 10 be pro-
crossing rapidly.
lOOTlNG GENERAL AT TlEN-TslN.
London, March a-The protected cruisers
Pegasus and Promethsus have been or
dered TO proceed from Australian waters
| for China.
Tien-rsln despatch to the Daily Mat
says that shooting and incendiarism re.
commenced In that citl last night and
iooting was general In the outlying VII.
lagos. The foreign settlements, however
were quiet.
QUIET REIGNS AT PnKING.
Pekins. March Flight hundred for.
eign troops to-day patrolled the out
skirts ~ the legation quarter for three
hours bat there were no disturbances
! There are now 5000 foreign troops In
, feking and the natives feel safe. Five
thousand Japanese troops have been or,
dered from Port Arthur to Tsn-Tsin
where there are only 80 foreign soldiers
Most Of Yuan shi Kai's troops left
Peking to-day for Pao- Ting Fu to sup
press the mutiny. The cann0nadinS
heard on Saturday was caused by ar
attack by the mutineers on 'Ning Chow
WIN h was occupied and sacked. The
hoNfs or many Of tho mobiles and princes
In veking have been looted. More thar
| 100 executions have taken place Fol
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-03-07
HAS NOT PLEDGED
VERMONT TO TAFT
Governor Denies It but Confident
ly Expects States Delegates
Will Be Solidly for Him.

Rutland. March THAT Vermont will
be represented by "A solid Taft delegation
at the coming national republican conven-
ton is the confident expectation OF
Governor John A. Mead. as expressed in
an interview to-day. That he had given
any pledge to that effect. however. or
that he feels himself in any position to do
so. vas denied as plainly as words could
convey.
since my recent visit 10 Washington. g
Governor Mead said, 1T has been stated
that while at luncheon with President
Taft pledged 10 him the vote of the
Vermont delegation. As a matter Of ia CT
there was no conversation on the subiect
between tho President and myself. On the
day when | was his guest at luncheon
made a formal call of few minutes in
the morning as is customary. At the
luncheon there were present several
guests besides myself. all of us strangers
to each other and while Mr.. Taft was
present there was no opportunity for any
conversation such as might have led to
discussion Of vermonts attitude.
MY conversation was almost wholly
with Mr.. Hilles. the Presidents secretary.
and with Postnaste General Hitchcock.
Talking with Mr. Hiles | did go so far
as IN express the opinion that the senti-
ment Of Vermont republicans in very
largely In favor Of MIR. Tafts renomina
ton. and that the entire delegation Of the
state in the national convention ia likely
to be composed OF Taft men.
no INSTRUCTIONS WANTED
MY preference is for Taft. and going
to the national convention az ! hone to
go. il will be with firm conviction that
the best interests OF the Republican
party and of the country in general will
he subserved by the denomination Of our
present national executive. That he will
he renoninated and reelected is some
thing that ! expect with some confidence
At any rate II is my expectation that
Vermont will do her share In the effort
for such an outcome of the campaign
expect this, because, while il il bv no
means certain who will compose the State
delegation 10 tine national republican con.
vention. it is fact that every man re-
district delegate is strongly in favor OF
MIR Taft, so IA: as am advised
AT the same time, unless good politica
common sense falls TO rule in the State
| convention, the delegation will go TO Chi
oago untrammelied by instruction OF
pledges that would make II bunch OF
| marionettes. responding to the pull of a
| string. rather than a body Of men com.
petent to weigh and act upon those un.
foreseen considsra tons which may arise
| IN any such circumstances as the meeting
| of a great deliberative assembly"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-03-07
VERMONT NOTES

At East Fairfield Fridar morning
thermometers registered 20 degrees
below zero, while at Swanton they
registered 10 below.
The free public library in BennIng
ton during the past year doubled the
circulation of its hooks. and added 100
patrons to It's list
During February there were ~ com
mitments to the Rutland county jail
and two to the house OF correction.
Brattleboro may have pageant
during the coming summer as num-
Der believe that various happenings OF
the early history of the town can be
embodied in an open air play, and that
Island park would make an ideal set
ting.
Dorset had bad freight wreck
Friday night, when a through train
going north. went OF the rails and
made such mess that the line was
completely blocked.
The Rev f. Z. Stevens. pastor OF
tho Methodist Church Of Rutland. was
given substantial purse OF gold Fri
day night in recognition of his work
I'm bringing about the improved con-
ditlon Of the church property.
The Vermont Teachers Retirement
Fund association begins this week an
active campaign to raise 5000. 900,
which Is necessary to build a founda-
ton for the work Every person hav-
ing children in public schools is to be
asked TO contribute to tho penny cam
paign which win he inaugurated In
BrattlebOro.
Ralph Butler, guest at the Brattis-
boro House, attempted to take his life
the other morning by drinking car
bolic acid. One physician called him
dead and another said he was beyond
help. but tho combined efforts Of Mrs
Jennie r., Bushee, the proprietress
and Thomas A. Perry. the clerk. in
duced the man 20 part with the acid
he had swallowed.
Leonard ]. Timson of WilllamsvIlis
celebrated February 20 his esrd birth
day and his e2nd year Of life. lie cast
his hrst vote for James X. Polk In
1874, For years hs was engaged In
bridge construction and built the pier
81 the old toll bridge across the CON
necticut at Brattieboro.
william German. an employe OF the
Rutland railroad. met death Friday
night while driving from his work In
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-03-07
GOVERNOR ODD|E
IS NOT FOR TAFT.
Hooper of Tennessee end DeneeA,
of Illinois Also Said to Be
for the Colonel.

Washington, March 3--1'he nat!ona.
Roosevelt headquarters Tonight mads
public n statement disputing the claim
Of tho national Taft bureau that Presl-
dent Taft In his candidacy for re-nomina-
ton has the support of Governor Hooper
of Tennessee. Governor Oddie of Nevada
and Governor Deneen Of Illinois.
The Taft bureau a few days ago meds
public kilograms OF endorsement from
nine republican governors, including tee.
grams from Governor Hooper and Cow
ernor Oddie. No kilograms had been re-
ceived from Governor Deneen, but this
managers OF the Taft bureau claimed his
support.
In connection with the statement to-
night the Roosevelt headquarters Cava
out copies Of kilograms from Governors
Hooper and eddie
Governor eddie sent two kilograms. The
first follows m part
Carson City. New. March :. In reply
To a telegram from Senator Nixon ask
ing mo to define my position. wired him
on February oS as follows:
Tn conversation with President Tan
last fall. AT that time with no anticipa-
ticn that Colonel Roosevelt would enter
the fight for president. assured Pres-
dent Taft that thought the republicans
OF Nevada were for his denomination aud
! thar personally was for him I con-
slider tina. the announcement Of Colonel
Roosevelt's candidacy has absolutely
changed the situation. With Colonel
Roosevelt the republican nominee.
am convinced that the policies I am
| striving to attain here will be better
understood by the people Of this State.
that Nevada will again. as in 1914. be put
nationally In the republican column. and
a Legislature elected which will support
my administration
! Governor Oddie's other MESA ge road:
| National Roosevelt committee. WASH
ington. D. c.
"Will be highly pleased to have my
name added member OF COMMITTEES
from my State supporting Colonel
Roosevelt for the presidential nominal
ton. (signed" "Tasker l.. Oddie. Cover
nor of Nevada"
Governor Hooper's telegram follows
in part:
Nashville. Tenn March 8. You
are correct in assuming that my policy
is hands Off in the contest for dele
gates from Tennessee 70 the repuhli-
can national convention which has
| pden my position IRON tine outset ana
will he adhered to II I an 70 head the
state ticket a. It now seems probable.
I owe II to my friends to pursue n
course that win not weaken the ticket
whatever my personal preference may
be as TO tho presidential nominee"
Governor Deneen. the statement
says. has announced himself in favor
OF a presidential primary.
The statement also declares that
Governor Pothier OF Rhode Island.
from whom a telegram Of endorse
ment was given out at the Taft bu-
reau. has not committed himself as
to the candidacy Of the president"
POTHER A TAFT MAN
Providence. r. l., March a-oovsSnor
Pothler said tonight regarding the state
ment Issued from the Roosevelt bureau;
Il am a Taft man adding that his tsls-
gram Of endorsement Of President Taft
stated his position perfectly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-03-07
PREPARED FOR Ot.rBREAK

SOiU1eTS
PREPARED FOR OUTBREAK.
7ien Ts;n, March a. Serious r,otins
occurred here last nislt. The out
break had beer feared and precautions
were taken as far as IL was possible
to protect residents from harm. Be
tween nine and ten o'clock in the
evening the soldiers muttnied They
set fire TO Il number of buildings and
hen began l"oting from house 10
house They were joined by the rab.
BILE. The shops and banks in all the
important streets were looted. and
some Of them we're wrecked
In order to intimidate the popuIace
the soldiers kent up continual gun
fire The rattle OF musketry could be
heard throughout the night. Only a
few OF the police rema ined loyal. and
they were greatly outnumbered and
powerless to suppress tho disorders
No fewer than /, fires were raging sim
UNANIMOUSLY in various parts of the city.
The soldiers broke into The Tierang mint
which was set ON fire. Machinery to the
value of many thousands Of dollars was
destroyed. The looters entered the silver
stores wrenching off the iron shutters
and even making holes in the walls. The
mint was completely looted Of everything
portable and the ground was strewn with
empty cartridges clips and cases
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-03-07
MEETING SUSPICION

A plumber was sent to the house Of a
wealthy stockbroker to make repairs. He
was taken by the butler into the dining
room and was beginning his work when
the lady Of the house entered.
John" said she. with suspicious
glance toward the plumber, remove the
silver from the sidshoard at once and lock
IT up" but the man OF lead was In no,
wise disconnected.
'srom." he said to his assistant. take
my watch and chain and these few cop.
pers to my missus At once Ideas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-03-07
RECALL IN MAINE.
rom the Kennebec Journal

IFr0m the Kennebec JOurnaI)
club has been organised In Gardiner
with rooms over Banchard's book store
The members are advocates OF the recall
OF the two aldermen, in tho commission
form OF government. Probably there are
about 30 members. including some OF the
best business men Of the city The rooms
are lastly furnished.