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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03

mittcc. in declaring the bill unconsti-
tutional. admitted taoily by that act
mat that reason alone stood In the
way OF favorable report upon it,
\ Brlnfcd .hrEument.
The argument against the constitu-
tionality Of the law. thought Senator
Walker. came two years late Two
before the General Assembly, and.
strange as 1t may seem. no one raised
question as To its constitutionaliiy.
Many of the lawyers attacking the
measure on this ground now. he said.
were members of the IIousc and SEN
ate at that time. set no one thought
%: entering this objection.
"For The FIRST time said Senator
Walker. '!t seems that some ingcni-
GUS gentleman has discovered that tho
bill is unconstitutional. am reluc-
family driven to the conclusion that
the Constitution Is a convenient and
effective weapon against enemies. but
that It is harmless among friends"
II he thought that tho bill q s Il was
draw was uncons titutional said Sen
utor Walker. he woull be tho last to
favor its becoming law II there was
amy doubt, he said, he would advise
that thai, doubt DC resolved against
the proposed law.
Principle Il Familiar.
.'7he principle OF referendum which
tho bill ambodies,' said Senator Walk
er. ''is n familiar device IN Virsinia.
We know II in acts giving tho pcopl :
the rieht to enact legislation in rcln :
ticn to bond issues and the cata hlish
ment Of liquor dispensaria. If the
principlc is sound as r.sards the small
er units Of the Commonwealth; II II Ia
safe to permit city to decide for IT,
self these important nuest ions, why Is
il not equally as snte for e group OF
cities or counties TO decide upon them
ITO tho layman,'' h. said. ut seemed
pvop6Sttrous that danger should Turk
In ,ire3 submission Of the question 81
S,ate-Ns3c prohibition to the very p"o-
pie who would suffer or profit by IL
Meeting: The question Of constitut' on
ality. Ia read from section g. Of tho
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03

in many Instances. the same person has
signed from three to six petitions or
letters l.4st saturday morning found
scventecu return postal cards In my
mail ,uaskci. 30 such post-oficc In tho
state; returned for correction from the
Richmond post office.
II was .nccnsed by these return pos
tai cards which were be!ns used with
out my krolcdgc. and few days later
] was approached by MT. Whitehead.
attoEncy Gor the Anti. Saloon League.
who informed me he was prepared TO
deliver - nc petitions from about 10
per cont q the voters or Chesterfield
anu a large number from Powhatan
and Gooctlaad. which would make more
than 30 pr cent. OF my district. In
CURED how he had gotten these peti-
t!ons-wt ,lcr these had some from
tho re'ugt postal cards. l said:
Hcpndiatcd Whole Businrss.
81 revHdiatc this double postal card
business ! have had one primary and
that IS onoush. You had used my name
withou, aI'hority. and now II you have
gotten t.a uajor't" through the agenc,.
OF these ,:as which have denounced
rs impropes and unjust Will not con-
slider ;hc;a though you present 100 per
cent. they viii all into the waste
basket
within tho last few days have &c
ccived qrt- d number OF tcleGrams and
letters rslues,inE that the writer's
names b- stricken from tnc petitions
hI{. va, i|ed.
"N..pel President, have not. up
TO THIS IN. received requests from tho
majority @. the Democrats OF my dis
tr;ct TO vr'. for the enabling act
Therefor mus. keep my promise 70
the pcoplr 81 my district aud vote
against the bill1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03
WATKINS RESENTS
LEAGUE METHODS
Tells Sanate How II Tried t
Whip Him Into Line OH
Jordan Bill.

Effort 'chi:h nave hoon made by
the An;!-Saloon League TO secure the
vote OF senator watkins. Of Chester
field. for the Jordan enabling act. fail
cd rather badly. as heretofore related.
and direct statement on the matter
was made in the Senate yesterday by
Senator Watki iis just before the vote
was taken. The Chesterfield member
voted no
The public has bccn astonished or
amused by the plan put forth 10 whip
Senate: Watkins into line. Return
postal cards We're sent broadcast in
his district by iiev. i. ID. McAlistcr. OF
the AntSaloon League. stating thai
Senator Watkins was particularly
anxious TO secure an expression on the
prohibition question from his consti-
tucnts. While the reverse OF the re-
turn card was addressed TO senator
Watkins, all We're directed to POST
ONCE BoN Cos, the box OF tho Anti
saloon League. In !othsT wori'. white
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03

they were meant for the Senator they
went In with mail belonging to ana
addressed TO the post. office box of the
Anu-saloon League. Many were sent
to post Offices which do not exist
Answered by watkins.
Rising yesterday 10 a question of
personal privilege Senator Watkins
in stating why M would not support
the Jordan measure. He said:
-Four years ago ] Fas elected to
the Senate of Virginia on the local
option platform OF the Democratic
party. During the second session OF
nay first term voted against the strobe
enabling act, as ! did not believe q
majority OF my constituents wanted H..
Last April, before I announced my In
teHtion OF standing for recollection for
the Senate, received a letter from the
Rev. j. NJ. Roland. stating that he had
been appointed by tho Anti saloon
League to interrorate me rs to what
would be my attitude on the enabling
act IL reelected to the Senate, wrote
him as follows:
Midlothian, Va. Ar7il IS. 1914
The Rev. j. NJ Roland, alOI HUI
Street Richmond. Va
Dear Sir,-I have the honor OF ac-
knowledgIng the receipt OF your le,tc-
o. the e2d instant. have been an adj
vccate OF temperance from my child
hood, have never taken Il drink OF
whisky as "a beverage and am now In
my ffty-sevcnth year. Have stood for
lcsaening the evils Of the liquor traffic,
AZ my record In the General Assembly
VIII show. II has been my policy to
represent the Will of the majority q.
tho Democratic voters OF my district.
and their wishes In the matter referred
t. you viii have my support
Wishing kind regards and e.tccnn.
an,
Yours truly.
~. Il. WATKINS
Il Rad opposition in the primary laat
summer bu; was nominated b. large
majority.
Many Not on Voting List.
During my canvass through the
district had frequently said that It. a
majority OF tho Democrats OF my dis
trict patitloned me 10 vote FOR the
enabling act would do so. On assum-
Ing my duties here. began nit once
checking on tho voting list all requests
that same to mo by card. letters or ps-
t!tion. asking me 10 vote for the en-
ahling act Many Of toe petitions that
have chcckcd--and 1t has been no
small tasli-hnve seen signed bv poo
nle who are not on the voting list. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03
Synl toms of Kidney Trouble.

Swau@ Root is not recommended for
cverythM but il you are obliged to pass
your WIN frequently night and day.
smar,int \ irritation in passing. brick
dust or ;ciincil; IN the urine, headache,
baokachc, lame back, dizziness, poor di-
eostion, slcp!lcssncss, nervousness, heart
dislurbai,cl due 10 bad kidney trouble.
skin crupti,ns from bad blood, neuralgia
rhcuma,i M, lunbago, bloatinp. irrita,
biHty, vo-uout feeling, lack Of ambition.
may be los, Of flesh. sallow complexion,
or Bright. disease may he stealing upon
YOU winch is the worst form OF kidney
trouble
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03
Indigestion IL Poison

called "Digcstit" little tablets that con
tain all the ingredients necessary 10 digest
food. y couple Of "Digcs,it" tablcls will
digest all tho food in your STOMACH kill
poisonous gases, make YOU feel Inc. 1t
has relieved thousands. Their own
statements arc proof. You can try it for
Yourself. Your money will he refunded
il "niscs,itn fails-5oc Ask At any drug
store.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03

Thousands Of mon and Women are sui
ferins from diseases caused by ioul de
Gazing food in their stomaohs This
causes dangerous poison gases, which
makes the breath unbcarablc, poison. tho
blood dcadcns the brain, skaters tho
nerves. The evil effects OF indigestion
and dyspepsia are 100 well known 10 be
dilatcd upon. The new remedy for these
troubles is natural and harmless one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03
Some of the Good Things Our
Customers Say of Us:

l Inc following letter received yesterday, and
as Mr. Seal says he doesn't who knows that
his experience the Berry store has always been
his letter for the benefit of those who do not know
well.
New York, Feb. %, 1912.
Messrs. .. II. Berry & Company
Richmond Virginia.
C'cutcmcn:
Shortly after tho opening Of my New York office was
invited by several firms in New iork deal with them
and each offered credit OF the LARGEST retail
clothing and mems furnishing houses this country was
among this number.
Last week visited stores of this firm for the
purpose OF making minor purchases went in four
different departments Of this store ard as result am
bound TO that tho stock OF clothing and mems fur
nishngs Of O. H. Berry Co. exceeded that this Broad
way store III variety and, my mind quality, and was
lar more reasonable i'll prices. The statesmen in Berrys
have impressed by comparison with those of this
Broadway being far better qualified with inornla
ton concerning their goods and courteous,
he result that while have business in New York as
well Richmond, and will live in the former city en-
poet do all purchasing from your store and this after
fair comparison o results.
write this letter in appreciation of your splendid
commercial spirit well as the courtcses shown me by
members OF your firm and the saIcslncn.
Very truly, w. f. SEAL
We're ready to make just such favorable i'm
preston YOU. Is
Q. II. BERRY & co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03

Secure yorr genuine musical instru-
ment from MS. Special bargains this
week. carload o! Pianos at prices
from si29.o0 10 $4,000. Terms to suit
poke thooks.
The Old Reliable.
FERGUSON BROS.
sII West Broad Street.
Isanc Factoasa -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03
THOUSANDS HAVE
TROUBLE AND

Weak and unhealthy kidneys arc
probably responsible for more sick
ness and suffering than any other
disease, therefore, when through
negiect or other causes kidney trou-
pic Is permitted to continue, serious
results are sure to follow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03
swamr.Root is Pleasant to Take.

If Won ore already convinced tina.
Swamp-li9ot Is what you need, you can
purchlse nc regular ftty.ccnt and ono
dollar =ilc bottles at all drug stores.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03

ADVERTISING IL.sT PCLLS
We have a.th In our oIlce who can max.
advertisirs DRY fairly bristic with selling
points; oiae- men who actually mink In
pictures Lsrsr!erce has laugh, them how
10 produc uiveritsins that will get tho
business H4r orEan.zatSn Ia al your .or
vice Adv's, toe
FREEM.\N ADVERTISING AGENCY. INC,
Mutual Bl!idinE.
RiehmoH1 Virginia.
Phons Madison a4u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03
'DNEY
Mt KNOW 1T

disease. While kidney disor-
nc most common diseases that
lcy arc almost the last recoa-
or physicians, srho ntn.
!! Themselves uiih doctoring he
lie the original disease constant.
ines the system.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03
sample Bottle Sent Free.

49, lIotAL NoTICETo Wonderful merits 5wampEo
ec oy Inc book OF
TO be
value ana
send Tor bottle Address Nnghamon
the
is uarautecd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03

Your other organs may need attcn
ton but your kidneys most, because
they do most and should have attcD-
ton first.
If you feel that your Kidneys are
the cause OF your sickness or run
down condition, commence taking
Or. kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney, liver and bladder remedy,
because as soon as your Kidneys be-
gin TO improve they will help all the
other organs 20 health.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03
VIII Convince Any One.

ThcMld and immediate effect Of
Swamp.a rot, the great kidney, liver and
bladder. emedy, is soon realized. Ii
stands r. highest for its rcmaTt,bie
results he most distressing cases.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03
Prevalence of Kidney nisna

PreVaIence OF Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm.
ing increase and remarkable prcvalcncv
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-03

Fh1ne Madi,on gan
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17
EXTENDS TO- FOREIGN LANDS
The Famous Buick Automobile
Favorite In China.

Mr.. H. A. Saunders OF Bryan, agent
for the Buick, In discussing the su.
periority of his machine. showed us
a letter from party who writes as
follows
"A friend of mine who has just been
visiting in Hong Kong, China, secured
an automobile to ride around and see
such places as he could get to in an
automobile After they had gotten UNI
der way he asked the driver what
make of machine II was that they
were riding in, and he said II was a
Buick. He asked the driver how many
automobiles there were in the city.
He said there were six. Then he asked
what makes they were and was told
that they were all Bucks, as they
were the only cars that could climb
the hills"
Mr.. Saunders will be glad To demon
stfate his machine to parties inter.
ested.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

donations to improvements and enter
prises which are constantly increasing
the value OF our property, or position.
This being the best advertised city in
the Southwest, mail order houses are
bending every energy to induce pur-
chases. Our citizens should carefully
weigh every consideration before get
ting caught by the allurements OF
these peoples circulars and advertis-
ing snares. Do these people help to
sustain your schools and churches or
civic organizations? Do these people
carry your credit account during the
making season? Do these people as
sist in any of your enterprises? When
you are considering the question of a
purchase you just inquire at home and
nine times out Of ten you will see that,
all things considered, you save money
and time at your home store.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17
FAEMERs DOUBLE SCORE
ON TEXAS CHRISTIANS
Pretty Work Features Game at Kyle
Field-PIenty Of Sensational
Fielding.

Perfectly good playing, with plenty
OF one-handed fielding OF sensational
nature, maGe the second game be-
tween the Farmers and Texas Chris
tian University at Kyle Field yester-
day afternoon very interesting and
aroused enthusiasm and applause for
the visitors as well as the home team.
The Christians have cracking good
third baseman in Graves, and he fields
his position well.
Campbell, who pitched for the Chris
tians, is not a great shakes as a
pitcher but he is good fielder, and
he was active in the infield and took
many chances and delivered the goods
each time The Christians had bat.
ting rally in the third and scored a
couple of runs, but were soon stopped.
Schumacher's one-hand catch in the
sixth was wonder
The Farmers gathered in most OF
their runs in the first inning, doing
some nice stick work. Jack Watkins
at first base Is developing into a find.
He has been playing on the company
ball team until couple OF days ago
when Coach Moran discovered him,
and he Is marvel. He does nice stick
work and covers the bag well.
Miller is developing into a hitting
pitcher, his one-hand catch yesterday
afternoon being Phenomenal.
Vesmirovsky made sensational
one-hand catch OF high fly in center.
The score was 6 to in favor of
A. & M.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17
". W|PPRECHT ANNOUNCES

BY reference to The Eagles an
,nouncement column today will be seer
the name of Mr. w. Wipprecht, who
is candidate for reelection to the
office of tax collector of Brazos coun
| ty. He announces subject to the &C
ton of the July democratic primary
Mr.. Wipprecht is a native Texan
He was born in the western part OF
the state where his parents located in
the pioneer days; In the days when
the foundations were being laid broad
and deep upon which should be build.
ed this empire state; In the days when
history vas being made that should
tell in all the coming ages.
Mr. Wipprecht entered the A. & M.
College In 1881 and Brazos county has
been his home ever since. After grad
uation he remained at the college as
a member of the faculty for several
years and then came to live in Bryan
He has served as tax collector for sew
eral years and Is well known to the
voters throughout the county.
He has made a good and efficient
officer The affairs of his office are
trasnacted in strictly business man
ner are always up-todate, books bal
anced to cent and open to the inspec-
ton Of the proper officials or to the
public If they desire. His reports to
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17
| WILL BE GLAD TODAY.

| said will be glad today
The rain clouds drift along the hills,
The grass is drowned In lakes and
rills;
The birds OF song are chilled and
mute
The dreamer's dreams seem absolute
And yet | will be glad today.
! will be glad today
Though many tiresome tasks are set
for my patient hands,
! will forget the frets that trouble and
depress,
And think on things of pleasantness,
And so ! will be glad today.
! will be glad today,
For Summer suns again will shine,
The air will thrill like tonic wine.
The hlras will sing as neer before
And with these blessings vet in store
Why sh1uli / rot be glad to-day?
Cora Hamilton.
Bryan, Texas, April II, 1912
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

the commissioners court are always
on time, settlements with the state
made promptly and often compliment
ed by the department at Austin.
II reelected he promises the same
faithful service in the future that he
has given in the past.
The Eagle submits his name and
claims to the voters OF the county.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

In the article yesterday in regard
to the controversy between DR.. Rankin
and JEFF McLemore, The Eagle was
in error in regard to the T. II. Morris
from whose pen quotation was re-
printed. 1t was not our DR.. Morris,
but another T. II. Morris, who lives
In North Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17
THE GOLDEN RULE.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye
would that men should do to you, do
ye even so to them for this is the
law and the prophets Matt. 7-12.
There is q constant demand upon
our merchants and business men for
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

plants in the Southwest and its capac-
ity is sufficient to enable the company
to supply Bryan and ship two cars of
ice out of the city daily This is one
of the enterprises that will bring new
capital into the channels of trade by
the labor route.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

Rev. Ham Is peeling the hide from
the church members whose lives are
as crooked as a rattan vine. "Whiskey
drinkers beer guzzlers," dead
BEATS" "backsllders," are some of the
pet names given them And the truth
about II is, every broadside he fires
mows them down like grain before the
sickle.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17
GiXinn Ice AWAY.

The first run of ice in the new fac
tory, amounting to over sixty tons,
was made Monday. The Ice company
is giving ice away this week as a
feature OF the opening week OF the
rebuilt plant. The factory is one Of
the most completely equipped ice
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

In the presence of, a great tragedy
like the sinking of the Titanic the
whole world stands appalled,. Man and
his handiwork are as but feeting
breath, while Jehovah, who made the
earth and sea, Is omnipotent from
everlasting to everlasting.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

Count that day lost whose low de.
scending sun sees not another Next
can revolution begun.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

Unsuitable ships, iire-proof houses
and unloaded guns have their victims
not less than war.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

Jake says that Cone and Morris are
running him kind of relay race.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

No word has yet come from Cone as
to how the fish are bitin'.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

Subscribers will confer favor on
the management by telepLoning tho
Office promptly when carriers fail to
deliver the paper. or when change Of
residence occurs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

For Commissioner Precinct Mo. 2:
M. B. casters.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Eagle Is authorized to make the
following announcements, subject to
the democratic primary to be held on
July q, 1912:
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

For Justice Of the Peace, Precinct
No. 4.
l.. d. MCGEE.
J. A. Foreman.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

For Constable Precinct No. 4:
John G.. Smith.
g. l.. Baker.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-17

For Commissioner Precinct No. I:
II. +. Stasney.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-11-01

The great Commoner began his Ok.
lahoma two days itinerary here today,
speaking to a crowd that tested the
capacity of the Grand theatre Mr..
Bryan was in perfect trim. and con-
densed more into twenty minutes
speech than perhaps he has ever done
before in all his years of constant cam
paigning. He began by urging the
voters of Oklahoma to elect a demo
cratic legislature in order to insure the
return of Senator Robt. L. Owen to
the. senate.
He showed the Importance of elect.
ing the democratic candidates for con
|gress and mentioned the fact that
voters of Oklahoma had the rare and
unusual privilege of voting for four
members of congress--one from each
district and three at large. Then Col
Bryan launched into national issues
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-11-01
v, ], BRYAN IS HEARD
By IMMENSE THRONG
At The Grand Theqtre Today Hang Hides
OF Roosevelt and Taft on the Fence
and Departs For The South

and paid his respects to Col. Roose-
welt and Mr.. Taft He said that
Roosevelt had selected Mr.. Taft to
succeed himself in the presidential
chair and had guaranteed him to the
American people, and then went away
to Africa to shoot hippotomi. He de-
clared that Mr.. Taft did not want TO
leave the white house so soon and
Col. Roosevelt did not want to stay
out so long. He mentioned the fact
that the bull moose crowd had spent
lover 100000 trying to nominate
Roosevelt and that the Taft supporters
had spent $4,000 while the demo
Gratis had only spent $4,000 in the
Wilson campaign showing clearly
where the money power and Wall
street stood.
Col Bryan's speaking tour ends to-
morrow night at Medford, from whence
he goes into the state of Kansas