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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
EDGE ANNUAL PICNIC

The annual Edge picnic will be held
on Wednesday, July "a, in Mr.. E. j.
Payne's pasture one-quarter mile north
of Edge postoffice. Hon. 4. A. Berry
of Madisonville and Hon. w. c. Davis
of Bryan will be the principal speak.
ers OF the day. The Edge Gun Club
will give a shoot that day. All lovers
of the sport are invited to come and
bring their guns. There will be ball
game between Edge and George, both
being strong teams. and good game
is anticipated. Everybody is invited
to come and bring well filed baskets.
]. A. Henry,
]. w. Beard,
A. Scott,
V. T. Echols,
w. C. Hill,
T. w. Beard,
G. Il. Hill,
Charley Payne,
w. A. Leighman,
j. w. Thompson,
Arrangements Committee.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
FROM CHARLES PALERMO
Bryan. Texas. July II. 1872.

~----~F
Dear sir-As am particularly anxious
TO secure the democratic nomination for
the Office of county commissioner Of Pre-
cinct No. 4. Brazos county. Texas. I take
the liberty of requesting your support and
influence.
know that your influence viii be val
liable to me and assure you that will
be deeply grateful to you for your good
will. and anything you can do to aid me
in this undertaking win be appreciated.
In submitting my name to the voters
Of Commissioners Precinct No. for the
Office of county commissioner therein,
feel that l can safely rely on the record
have made as a citizen and a business
man in your midst.
/ am a native of Louisiana, having
moved to this county when a small child,
twenty-odd years ago, where / have re-
sided ever since, having spent the early
portion OF said time on the farm. few
miles north of Bryan; afterwards moved
to Bryan. where have been continuously
engaged in the mercantile business. feel
that can point to my business and finan-
cial success with pride. What / have ac-
complished is the result Of my own efforts
The success that 1 have attained has
been without aid or assistance. and II
have managed my own affairs in a sue
cessful manner. feel confident that l. can
manage the public affairs with equal sue
cess and expediency. II elected to this i'm
portant Office assure you that shall be
faithful to the trust in every respect, and
shall advocate at all times an economical
administration of the county's affairs.
/ shall also advocate good roads in
every portion Of our county, and favor
general Improvements for the betterment
of our county consistent with an honest
and economical administration. I shall
insist, as a member OF said court, upon
a careful and equal adjustment and equal
ization of the tax values. of all property
rendered for taxation. in order that the
burden of taxation may be equally and
uniformity distributed without favor or
preference.
shall favor that the commissioners
court sitting as a board of equalization.
shall patiently and impartialy examine
into and investigate the true market
value of property rendered for taxation
and that every citizen cited to show cause
why his property values should not be
raised shall be afforded an ample oppor-
tunity to be heard upon same. and that
evidence shall he heard relative thereto.
so that injustice shall not be done to any
one. shall insist that the commissioners
court shall cause to be published quar-
terly a report showing receipts and dis
bursements of all funds as now required
by law.
I most respectfully ask at your hands
candid consideration of my candidacy.
and If you find that I am worthy of your
support. I will greatly appreciate any as
sistance you may render me in my race.
Thanking you in advance for any favor
you may render me. remain,
Yours very truly.
Charles Palermo.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
MEMORIAL SERVICE

Since the organization of the order
of Knights of Pythias it has been the
custom for each subordinate lodge to
set aside one day in each year for
memorial and decoration services.
Sunday, July IA. has been designated
by Brazos Lodge No. GA as the day for
these services.
At 10:30 a. m. all members are re-
quested to meet at the castle hall and
march in body to the First Presby-
terian church, where Rev. ]. r. Finley
will deliver the memorial sermon.
At 4:30 p. m. the members will again
meet at the castle hall and go to the
cemetery, where the decoration serv.
ices will be held and the graves of
our deceased brothers decorated.
These services tend to show the
loved ones of our departed brothers
that Pythian love extends beyond the
tomb, and should be attended by every
member of this lodge. Fraternally,
A. B. Wilcox, c. c.
A. S. Ware, X Of R. & s.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
H. {. SINGLETON FOR
COM. OF AGRICULTURE

A clear case of the office seeking
the man instead of the man seeking
the office, was evidenced when few
of the foremost farmers of Texas met
to agree on a suitable man for the i'm
portant position OF commissioner Of
agriculture. II was unanimous that
Mr.. H. f. Singleton of Mckinney was
better qualified than any other man in
Texas. 1t was only after repeated ef-
forts on the part of the committee
selected that Mr.. Singleton consented
to become a candidate, and then only
on condition that his friends and
those that have at heart the best in
terest OF the agricultural class, make
the race for him.
Mr.. Singleton is successful farmer,
deep thinker, and foremost in enthu-
siasm in the development of Texas
agriculture. He has been president of
the Texas Corn Growers Association
and Texas Swine Breeders Associa-
ton. At present he is president of the
American Poland China Swine Breed
ers' Association, and only last Decem-
ber he was judge of Poland-China hogs
at the International Fat Stock Show,
the greatest livestock show of the
world.
Mr.. Singleton is all that could be
desired as commissioner of agricul
ture and by voting for him you will be
building up Texas.-Adv.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
BILL ON CANAL
FAVORs DELAYED
Believed England viii Ask for Special
Privileges for Canadian Coast
wise Vessels.
tBy Associated Press. ]

Washington, July ia possibility
of delaying the passage through con-
gress of the bill granting American
coastwise trading vessels free passage
through the Panama canal developed
today. Great Britain wants the bill held
up until the British government can
present a note to the state department
relative to the matter. 1t is believed
this note will ask favors for Canadian
coastwise ships.
The immediate passage Of these
bills had been planned by leaders in
congress.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
CAMPAIGN SLUsH FUND
Former Republican National Chairman
Says $t,soo,0oo Raised for
Roosevelt in 1904.
tBy Associated Press. ]

Washington. July l1.-George B.
Cortelyou, former republican national
chairman, testified before the senate
investigating committee today that a
total of s1,9O0,O0O was raised in 1904
for the Roosevelt campaign fund. He
denied knowledge of beef or tobacco
trust contributions.
.He said a contribution of $4,000 by
"A wealthy man who wanted a diplo-
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
GOVERNOR WILSON AND
CLARK TO CONFER
Representative Underwood viii Also
See the Nominee Next
Week.
[By Associated Press. ]

Sea Girt, N. j., July 1l.-Governor
Wilson announced today that he has
set aside three hours on Saturday aft
ernoon for conference with Speaker
Clark. who is coming here at that
time. Representative Underwood OF
Alabama, Governor Wilson said, prob
ably will come to Sea Girt for con.
ference next week.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
HAD REGARD FOR
FEELING Of MRS. TAFT
w. J. Bryan Changed Ryan-Morgan
Belmont Resolution When He Saw
Her in Audience.
[By Associated Press. !

Helena, Mont, July 11-Robert
Rose, former secretary to William j,
Bryan, says the Nebraskan's original
Observation-Disclosures resolution re-
ferred to President Taft as the alleged
recipient of favors from the inter
ests." Mr.. Bryan is said to have ex-
purgated this portion because he dis
covered Mrs. Taft in the audience, and
did it in consideration of her feelings.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
ATTY. GENERAL RULED
ON E|GHT-AOUR LAW
laborer May Work az Long as He
Chooses II Done Voluntarily.
[By Associated Press.I

Austin, Texas, July 11.-Construing
the new eight-hour law for the first
time, Attorney General Lightfoot to.
day held there was nothing in the
statute that prevents workman en-
gagged in public work from working
longer than eight hours II he does so
voluntarily. No workman, however,
may be required to work longer
against his will.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
.0R0zCO SAYS NO ILL
W|LLFOR UM|TEDsTAT
Wants No Help from Foreign Country.
Guerilla Warfare to Overthrow
Madero Government.
fBy Associated Press.l

Juarez, Mexico, July 1l.-General
Orozco. who arrived here last night,
said today that he entertains no i'll
will toward the United States. He
said that he will not accept help from
any foreign country
General Orozco says that he expects
to wage a guerilla warfare that will
ultimately overthrow the Madero gov
ernment. He declares he has refused
offers of foreign assistance.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
'L0R|MER SPEAKING IN
HIS OWN DEFENSE
Senator Jones incorrectly Quoted.
Against Lorimer on First Trial,
for Him Now.

Washington, July 11.-Yesterday's
dispatch saying Senator Jones favored
Lorimer on the first investigation was
wrong. Senator Jones opposed him
then, but favors Lorimer now.
Senator Lorimer himself today be-
gan his speech in his own defense, fol-
lowing Senator Reed OF Missouri who
had bitterly attacked Lorimer.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
Also Won Shot Put.
TBv Associated Press. I

Iby AssOcIdleu FTtss.I
Stockholm, July 11.-Rose and Nc
Donald, Americans, won the first and
second places, respectively, in putting
the weight with the right and left
hand. Finland took third.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
AMERICANS AGAIN WON
IN OLYMPIC GAMES
rBy Associated Press. I

Stockholm, July 1.-THE Americans
won first and second place in the 200
metre race, Craig of Detroit taking
first. An Englishman, Appleggart
took third.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
bic COTTON SHIPMENT
PRED|CTEDFOR GALVESTON
tBy Associated Press. ]

Galveston, Texas. July lit is pre-
dicted that 100000 bales of cotton
will be concentrated here during the
season of 1928 for export.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
PENNSYLVANIA
MINE DISASTER
eLRr Associated press.l

BY Associated Press.l
Pittsburg, Pa, July 11.-Eight men
were caught in mine explosion near
here today and it is believed they
we're killed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-07-11
EXTRACTION TREATY
SIGNED WITH HONDURAS
[By Associated Press. ]

Washington, July 11.-An extradi-
ton treaty with Honduras was signed
today, ending the famous refuge of
that country for American fugitives.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-12
SAYS PECOS FIELD
EQUALS CALIFORNIA
Announcements Are Made
Of Two Marriages
in PecOS.

Pecos. Texas, July IA. K. Palmer,
engineer in charge Of the pumping oe-
~artment Of the Ncrhalem farm, located
about IS miles south of PecOs, while IN
the city says he is fully convinced that
the Pecos Valley pumped water tleld
is the equal Of the California field in
every way and has an equal or better
water supply and as good land The
Verhalem farm, where Mr.. Palmer IS
now at work, is one Of the most UNIQUE
pieces of irrigation development in this
section. The well has flow OF ABOUT
1850 gallons per minute and is able to
irrigate $50 acres Of land.
J ". Moore. superintendent OF the
Texas State Irrigated Experimental
farm at Pecos, and Porter 4 Whaley,
will attend the annual meeting Of the
Texas Experimental Stations aSSOcla-
ton and exhibit at College Station,
Texas. July 80. Mr.. Moore will lead the
discussion on appropriations for 1913
Il
Yice-Dresident and general manager
F. c. Fox and division superintendent
G. G. Starkweathcr of the Santa Fe
system western lines. spent the day in
PecOs. inspecting the company's inter-
ests here and attending a meeting Of
the stockholders and directors of the
Pecos River Ry. Co, Santa Fe prop
erty.
Announcement is made here of the
marriage at Van Horn. Texas. Of Miss
Pearl WoodIeieh. formerly of Nash
vile, Tenn, and Bolton Short, now OF
this city. but formerly Of New Decatur,
Ala The ceremony was performed by
Rev. A Z. Miller. who used the Epis-
copal ring service.
Announcement has been made here OF
the marriage in this city Tuesday of
Robert Richardson and Miss None Trout
Both parties have recently come 10
Pecos.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-12

English were concerned Scarcely an
indian was seen during the whole bat
tie. Wedged in among their dead and
dying comrades, the English soldiers
simply fought against puffs OF smoke.
which seemed to come from all points
OF the compass"
Of the 1875 British regulars all but
4JS were killed or wounded. Out OF
s. officers only % escaped. BraddOck
himself was killed after having had
four horses shot under him The Nir-
ginians, VINO scattered and fought in
indian fashion, suffered but little.
Braddock's defeat is one of the most
powerful sermons in the world upon
the folly ard danger of OYsrconfidence.
To the wise Franklin, who coutiolad
him against the wiles OF the indian in
battle. Braddock replied: These saw
ages may be a formidable enemy to
your raw American militia, but upon
the kings troops, sir, it is impossible
The friendly chief ScarrOyaddy kindly
offered TO give the British general
few points on indian fighting, but he
was turned away with contempt
Tho chief interest in this crushing
disaster, 50 fa- as Americans are con-
c--1ned, lies in the fact that the retreat
from the bloody field was largely con-
Quoted by one George Washington,
whose advice, like that of Franklin
and old ScarrOyaddy, had been Uncere-
moniously turned down by BraddOck.
fight but escaped without a wound. It
is said that many years after the bat
tie an oil indian chief came a long
way TO SEE WashinSJOn-"the great
white chief at whom he had fired Is
times without being able to hit him"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-12
CANAL TROUBLE
H0VES IN SIGHT
Great Britain Objects to the
United States Regulat-
ing Panama Tolls.

Washington. D. c., July 1.-THE
lines were drawn last night for a great
diplomatic struggle between the United
States and Great Britain over the ques-
ton whether this country may dis
eliminate in favor of American vessels
IN the administration of the Panama
canal.
a series Of diplomatic and legislative
conferences today developed that the
forces in the American government
which favor allowing American shfps
free passage through the canal are in
control These forces take the posi-
ton that there is nothing in the Hay
Pauncefote treaty TO prevent this con-
ceSsiOn.
The diplomatic struggle, precipitated
by the note read yesterday from Mitch
ell Innes. counselor of the British en-
bassy, it is expected, Will be fought
along the following lines. Great Brit
ain will take the position that the Hay
PauncefOte provision, which forbids
discrimination in favor of any nation
in the conduct of the canal, would
operate against the provisions of the
Panama bill now pending in the SEN
ate This position viii be supported
by lengthy argument now on its way
from London.
The United States will hold that as
long as the ships of all foreign ma
tons are accorded the same treatment
in the use of the canal, the United
States may pass American ships free,
or rebate the toll charged them. The
ultimate passage of the measure seems
assured. After a conference with pres
ident Taft, representative SulZer, Of
New York, chairman of the house com
mittee on foreign affairs. made state
ment supporting the bin. He said:
SuIEer Talks on Subject.
"Of course am surprised that the
British government objects to the
United States government regulating
the tolls of its own ships through the
Panama canal However, nothing seTl-
Gus viii come Of the objection. We
viii treat it with the dignity it de-
serves.
The treaty is plain and clear to
all The British government should
not and cannot complain if no toll dis
elimination is made against British
ships in favor Of the ships of other
nations
''That is the real meaning of the
treaty and we shall carry out its pro-
visions in good faith We have the
right under the treaty to charge or
not to charge tolls for our own ships
1t is generally understood this po-
sitiOn is supported by president Tart
and secretary Of war Stimson- Rep
resentative AdamsOn. of Georgia, chair
man of the house interstate and for
eign commerce committee, supported
the British position
The state department probably VIII
not undertake to reply to the BRUSH
argument on its own behalf. but viii
regard itself as subject to the action
of congress, and viii allow congress
to dictate any reply to the British
protest Should the bill become law
over the protest of Great Britain IL
is scarcely expected that the matter
will end there. and British and Cana
dian interests undoubtedly will force
other diplomatic action by London. and
when these motiO--s are exhausted. the
Hague tribunal will be the court Of
last resort
Three foot. 4 foot. 5 foot and foot
90.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-12
BRADDOCK'S DEFEAT
By REV. THOMAS B. GREGORY,

Vt was 157 years ago-July 9, 1855,
that Braddock met his melan-
- choly fate in the dark forests of the
MonongaheIa.
The five objective points of the
Franco English struggle known as
the French and indian war were Fort
Duquesne (PittsbUrg). Louisburg,
Crown Point and Ticonderoga, Niagara
and Quebec.
Fort DuQuesne was the key to the
region west Of the Alleghanies; Louis
burg threatened New England; Crown
Point and TiconderOga controlled the
way to and from Canada via Lake
George and Lake Champaign, Niagara
lay in the line of the great fur trade
of the upper lake region and Quebec
commanded the St. Lawrence.
It fell to Braddock to open the ball
with an attempt upon Fort Duquesne,
and by July 9, 1855, he was within five
or six miles of the post he was ex-
regiments of British regulars and a
few companies of Virginia militia; in
all. about 200 men.
Hearing of the English approach,
Beaujeu, with a force Of 500 French
and 500 indians. slipped OFT into the
thick woods and Dounced upon the ad-
vancing redcOats. 1t has been proved
that there was no ambush" in the or
binary sense of Shat word. It was sim
ply a fight in the tangled wilderness
between British soldiers, trained for
fighting in the open, and the French
and indians, who were perfectly at
home in all kinds of forest tactics.
The result, as might have been ex-
pected, was massacre, so far as the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-12
HOLDS A REVIVAL
AT SIERRA BLANCA
Religious Meeting Probably
VIII Continue Through
Next Week.

Sierra Blanca. Texas, July 12.-Rev.
G. H. McAnally. Methodist pastor at
this place, is conducting a series Of re-
vival meetings here. He expects to
continue the meetings throughout next
week and possibly longer.
The firm of Humphris Carson Co, is
building a cement sidealk in front of
its general merchandise store.
Mrs. Pat Carson is spending a few
days with Mrs. R. c. Love, at the r. c.
Love and company ranch, south of this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. A J. HUMPHREYS have re-
turned from a short visit to FL Paso.
W. Sargent, travelling migration
agent of the Taxos & Pacific railway, is
here in the interest of his road.
Joe Gardner is in from his ranch to
receive a carload of roping horses
shipped from Oklahoma
A J. Hipp has added a coat of paint
to his barber shop.
DR.. W z. Magee has returned from
a business trip to Clint.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Ike Norton,
fine baby boy.
Mrs. R. G. Mdrphey and Mrs. B. NJ.
Hammond. of Clint, were visitors in
Sierra Blanca Thursday, the guests of
Miss LYDIA Martin
Mrs. Y. W Frost and children are
visiting frierd s and relatives in Fort
Worth.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-12
MANY HELP RUIDOSO
PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE
Five Autos From Ell PasO
Carry Delegation From
This CITY.

Ruidoso, \. NJ, July 12.-Ruidoso's
celebration passed off very pleasantly
There was lust a stiff enough breeze
to make it comfortably cool. \ repast
OF good things was spread upon the
table free to all The committee fur
nished bread, coffee and barbecued beef
and mutton, and the women furnished
the dainties H. B. Hamilton, of CARR
ZoZO, was the only one OF the many
speakers asked to talk who would con-
sent TO talk to the crowd. The greater
part OF the people of Chaves, Otero and
Lincoln counties were present. There
were well crowded autos from Alamo
goTdo. Carrizozo, Roswell and Ell Paso,
the latter being represented by five
autos. The dancing pavilion was one
of the best, the highly polished floor
causing many to fall. Music was fur
nished by a band from AlamoeordO.
R. Fl. Pierce, Conway Pierce. Miss
May Pierce, of AlamogOrdO, n NJ and
Miss Leila Ruth, of BAYLOR university,
Texas, have been visiting 4. J. Gilmore
and family.
J. H. Snyder and Hilburn passed
through from Hondo en- route to Tula-
rosa with A herd OF horses. From there
thew intend to ship to Amarillo. Tex.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Grafton, of Par
sons, who have been camping here for
their daughter Emma's health, have re-
turned home, the latter much improved.
Miss Clara TillotsOn of Roswell, Is
here as the guest of Miss KATHERINE
johnson.
G. v. Thaxter Is here doing some
surveying for Rev. S N. Johnson
Mr.. and Mrs. A J. Mowery. of Boise
CITY, Idaho. passed through Ruidoso en-
route to New York city making the trip
in their car.
Mr. and Mrs. Lon Hunter and son
have left for Glencoe after having spent
the Fourth with their uncle, F. A. Miller.
Bob HaneY and family. of Captain.
who have been here camping for the
past week, have left for home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Quick and chill
dren and Rev and Mrs. Henry Van
Nalkenburg, of Roswell. who have been
camping here for a week, have left for
their home by wav of Fort Stanton
and Lincoln in their car.
Mr. and Mrs H. II. Bailey and son,
Miss Maurine Bailey and Mrs. Fred
Barker, who have been camping for the
week with their sister. Mrs. Henry
Van Valkenburg have left for Fl Paso,
bV wav of Las Cruces.
Dr. !. ". Laws, of Lincoln, n NJ,
was called to the home of A. ]. Gilmore
to see little FLOYD Gilmore. son of Watt
Gilmore.
Harold P. Clarke and Fred w. Tully,
of Glencoe. who have been here for
week gathering horses, have left for
home.
Miss Nudge BOURNE is here visiting her
sister. Minnie Bourne.