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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-18
Colt Show.

On November / a colt show will be
given at the Brazos Valley horse and
mule barn. The colts shown will be
those OF Mr.. ]. w. Skains' horse and
jacks, and premiums will be given
for the best colts shown.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-18

Port Lavaca-Lavaca county has
suffered very little with insect pests
this year, and the yield per acre Of
all crops increased over the previous
season. Under government methods
the production of corn on demonstra-
ton farms was increased from nine
to sixteen bushels per acre.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-18
HOTEL ARRIVALS
Hotel Bryan.


Trinity football team: Newton, cap
tain; Day. coach; Ferguson, Robinett
Bugel, Pierce, Herring, Culberson
Troutman, Duncan, Fleming, vii
liams, Kerr, Jarette, Albright, Muir
ray, Simpson.
Mrs. Brooks and children, New
York.
R. Lee, New York.
C. F. Newsome, North Carolina.
VIM. Murray, Providence, R. !.
AL Tureschel, New York.
A. Neumann, New York.
H. P. Rosseau, New York.
G.. P. Horn and wife, Mart.
s. Gernsbacher, Galveston.
C. C. Haley, Houston.
s. J. Passmore, New York.
L. E. Wilson, Dallas.
w. w. EVANS, bOstou.
w. H. Schwenker, Brennan.
B. Isaacs, Cincinnati. 1T
Tom Rhea, st. Louis. --ssE az
F. z. Gieseke, Austin.
E. N. McNutt, Waco. 'seM-
J. w. wilkins, Denton.
H. D. HAN, Cincinnati.
X. ]. ANTI, New Orleans.
w. H. Quinn, Navasota.
J. w. Gatwood, Washington, D. c.
H. S. Haspel, New Orleans.
r. B. Haynes, Dallas.
L. H. Fuller, Waco.
C. B. Snow, Boston.
o. Scheps, Houston. ,.
]. c. Scott, Franklin.
]. F. Hopkins, Waco. .
L. E. Dorman, Dallas.
B. Wertheimer, New York.
F. G. Wallan, New York.
Miss Elsie st. Leon, New York.
Miss Vera st. Leon, New York.
George st. Leon, New York.
Pauline E. Maxon, New York.
Fred Reicher, New York.
]. w. Horlock and wife, Hearne.
Miss I. Parks, Hearne.
s. NJ. Rosenstein, Hearne.
Miss B. Oscar, Hearne.
Miss w. Gray, Hearne.
E. A. Reinhardt, Hearne.
n. P. Ferguson, Jr., Hearne.
Geo. n. Skains, Franklin.
T. Adams, Hearne.
L. w. Slocum, Chicago.
A. X. Hurst, Chicago.
w. w. Creswell, New York.
H. E. Ford, Buffalo.
Alex Bauman, New York.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-18
For Sale.

700 acres Of post oak land 10 miles
from Bryan. This is as fine a body
Of post oak timber land as there is
in the county. Price $4,000. For terms
apply to J. w. Bats,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-18
Posted.

The property of J. c. Clancy is
posted against trespassing. l will en-
force the law. ]. c. CLANCY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
NATIONAL LEAGUE
 IS HARMONIOUS

New York, February 1i-In five hours
 work today the National league club presidents discussed proposed amend ments to the league constitution and playing rules, and after adopting sev- eral measures offered, none of great sig nificance, adjourned until tomorrow 10 consider points in the national agree ment and the rules to govern the world s series games The rule requiring a club to limit it's players to 9 men after May i5 was amended so that the manager or playing manager will not be counted as one of the players included in the limi tation.
 1t is recommended that the rules gov err ing the worlds series provide that ? per cent of each club arrangements share of the receipts be turned into the treas ury of the league of which the contest ing club is a member. These amounts would be equal for each league. It is expected that the American league will approve a similar measure.
 This permanent fund Secretary John Heydler explained, would thus benefit the other seven clubs of each league by to their operating expenses, including the payment of umpres, off oers and other expenses. As all the clubs are participants in the race out of which a championship team is evolved. it was to be only fair mat they should receive this return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
TAFT BUREAU WILL
 OPEN DOORS TODAY
Leader Mckinley Issues Statement Upholding
 MT. Taft's Acts

Washington, February 14.-The na- tional Taft bureau with Representa- tive William B. Mckinley of Illinois as its director will open it's doors for business tomorrow morning.
 MT. Mckinley announced tonight that during the preconvention cam paign he will not act as chairman or the republican congressional commit tee a post to which he was reelected last week. A meeting of the executive committee has been called for Friday at which Mir. Mckinley will ask that Representative Burke of South Dakota be designated to act for him until after the Chicago convention.
 A statement given out by Director Mckinley says the republican congress sional committee never has and will not now attempt to influence any primary or convention fight for congressional nominations.
 The statement concludes as follows:
 We welcome all republicans to these headquarters. We want their cooper ation. President Taft has proven him self the real progressive leader of the party. He has written an unparalleled record of achievement and practical re- forms Because of this the sober, thoughtful support of the country is a assured him. The business men, anX- ous for the continuance of prosperity placing their confidence and reliance in President Taft, are upholding his hand
 Upon the record established during the past three years the republican party will go before the American electorate. The record Is the record of William Howard Taft and it demands the renomination of the President. The republican party will not repudiate him. He is the only man who can carry New York and the doubtful states. That he will be renominated is a foregone onclusion-renominate on the first ballot. with plenty of votes to spare. That he will be reelected we have not the slightest doubt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
'bOLL WEEWL WAS
 GREATLY. REDUCED
Climatic Influences in 1911 Caused Decrease in Para
 site, Declares Hunter

Washington, February H.-Reduction of boil weevils in the cotton belt during 1911 undoubtedly had an important bearing on the production of the record crop. in the opinion of w. D. Hunter of the department of agricultures bureau of entomology. In a report on the Mexican cotton boil weevil MT. Hunter says:
 During 1911 the boil weevil was re- duced greatly in numbers throughout the country. This resulted from climatic i'm fluences extending over a period of three years. The parasite was exterminated in about 2000 square miles In northwestern Texas and western Oklahoma also. These conditions had an important bearing on the large crop of 1911
 Notwithstanding the great reduction, its advance was made to the east and north when the dispersion movement be- gan in August"
 tions which did so much toward reduc- ing the number of boil weevils can be expected only at very infrequent inter- vals, according to MT. Hunter
 With the return of conditions favor able, the boil weevil will undoubtedly multiply to the same extent as 1t has ir the past" he continues. Tt must not be supposed from the situation in 1911 that there is any hope for a permanent elimination. On the contrary, it is neces- sary for planters to continue their fight against the pest according to the plans detailed by the department of agrcul- ture"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
A NEW SOUTHERN
 RACING DISTRICT

New York, February i4.-With the elec- southern racing district, the biennial con gress of the National Trotting association ended today. The board of directors of the new southern district are Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Texas. Samuel Wal ton of Falls Mills. Va, and John Eariey of Nashville. Tenn. P. P. Johnson Of Lexington, Ky, was re-eelcted president of the association. Changes in the rules effected today included the adoption of q report of the rules committee providing shall be allowed three seconds when rac- ing on half mile courses Starters here after must report to the association any suppression or misrepresentation of the time taken in races. Failure to do this will result in a starter being expelled.
 Despite q warm debate against the re- scnding of the rule prohibiting hoppes, 1t was decided by vote of 295 to 61 that hoppes may be used in all classes except the 2, and year olds. The rule pro hibitlng hoppes has been in force two years
 The horsemen approved recent sGg gestion of Maj Gen, Leonard Wood, chief of staff of the United States army, that superior standard of horses should be bred for the cavalry and artillery branches of the army. A resolution was adopted that the trotting horsemen would cooperate in any way they could to carry out the governments desires in this re- spect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
 12 OFFICERS ADMIT NEGLECT OF DUTY

Chicago. February 1f.-Twelve pa trolmen today pleaded guilty to charges of neglect of duty in one of the clos ing incidents of Chicago's police inves- tigation. The men told members of the civil service commission. which has been sitting as an examining body. that they were victims of system which forced them to allow open vice and permit fragrant violations of saloon an. gambling laws.
 The investigation has been the most drastic and revolutionary in the history of the Chicago police department.
 In addition to the abolishment of the inspectorships and the reorganization of the department, three inspectors, two captains, six lieutenants. two sergeants, and six partolmen have been discharged and IS detectives and patrolmen remain 10 be tried But one captain, one lieu tenant. two sergeants and five patrol men charged with violations of regu- lations escaped punishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
LIONS WILL GIVE
 ELABORATE AFFAIR
Washington's Birthday Will Be Ob- served With Big Banquet at
 Lions Hall

The order of Lions, Den No. 1, Bir- mingham, will offer on February %, Washington's birthday, at D. n., a colonial banquet at it's quarters, 21211a Third avenue, and for the past six weeks extensive preparations have been going on for this occasion.
 The entertainment will consist of "A Carnival in Colonial Days,' supple mented by big banquet A series of richly embossed floats will parade through the banquet hall, and George Washington and his aids will be pres ent
 An electric fountain will be one of the special features. Three thousand blossoms, made in Germany, have been imported for this event. The banquet tables will be loaded to the guards with barb cued meats and other choice cd ibles.
 Preparations for 300 guests have been made. Guests are coming from Bes- semer. Ensley Chattanooga, Montgom- cry. Selma and other points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
EX-KING OF SAMOAN
 ISLANDS IS DEAD

Melbourne, Austria, February 14-The announcement is made from Levuka, Fiji
 Islands, of the death of Mataafa, ex-Sing of Samosa, who maintained resistance against the treaty powers in 1898
 In 1879 Germany and Great Britain oo- tained harbors in Samosa and a political arrangement was concluded whereby no single power was to appropriate the islands. A few years later civil war broke out over the succession to kingship. The Germans supported Tamasese and the British and American residents supported Maietoa After the latter had bean dc ported by the Germans, British and Amer ican support was transferred to Mataafa, who succeeded him. In the course of fighting which ensued about 90 German sailors and marines were killed or wound ed by the adherents of Mataafa. A con ference betwen the three powers was held at Berlin and a treaty entered into by those powers and Samao in 1889, by vir- ture of which the independence and au- tonomy of the islands were guaranteed Malietoa was restored as king, but on his death in 1898, two rival candidates for the throne appeared. One of these was Ma taafa, but the chief justice selected by the three powers decided in favor Of q boy, Maleatoa Tanu. Civil war immedi- ately ensued, in which number of Amer ican and British officers and sailors were killed by the natives. the Germans up- holding the claims of Mataafa, and the British and American supporting the rival candidate. Several towns and villages were bombarded and several engagements were fought. In May, 1899. Mataafa and his chiefs surrendered their arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
HOADLEY'S CAR IN
 PECULIAR ACCIDENT

New York, February 14.-(Specia1. )-- During block in traffic at Forty-se ond street and Broadway early. this evening an automobile driven by q young lady, which was bumped by an- other car, in turn bumped the big tour ing car of Joseph H. Hoadley of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company. puncturing the gasoline tank of the latter machine, which was driven by Thomas Patterson of 1882 Cedar avenue, Bronx. Hundreds of people emptying from matinee performances into Times square gathered about the damaged automobile as it was being moved across Forty-second street in front of the Times building.
 Along came a person who carelessly Tipped cigarette stump into the pud- dle of gasoline which had leaked from the tank on the rear of the automobile and run underneath 1t down the gut ter There was a sudden whiff of smoke and flame which quickly ran back under the automobile to the leak ing tank. Seeing the automobile thus enveloped in flame Traffic Policeman Thomas Shanahan called for volunteers from the crowd and began backing the machine away from the burning pool Of gasoline while the spectators scat tered in fear of an explosion. Mean while a syphon. which had been brought from a nearby restaurant, was put in play and was sufficient to keep the automobile from being demolished In response 10 a fire alarm, which had been turned in. engine companies Nos 20 and 65 appeared on the scene with tour engines. two trucks and a water tower in charge of Battalion Chiefs Fox and Lynch and Deputy Battalion Chief Turner. The fire was quickly extin- guished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
NED RECIPROCITY WITT THE CUBANS
State Department Explains Effect of New Sugar
 Schedule

Washington, February 1.-The ne- cessity of the new proposed reciprocity treaty. between the United States and Cuba was explained today at the state on the ground that threat Congress might affect a provision con- tained in article of the present con- vention, which reads:
 And no sugar, the product of any foreign country. shall be admitted by treaty or convention into the United States, while this convention is in force, al a lower rate of duty than that provided by the tariff act of the Unit cd States. approved July 24, 1897, known as the Dingley act"
 The present treaty has continued in operation from year to year in the ab- sence of desire of either party to terminate 1t. Recently the Cuban gov ernment proposed to the state depart ment that the treaty be extended five years with the understanding that the vised treaty should then go into op- eration. The state department declined this proposition because of the inclu- sion in the treaty of the foreign sugar provision, which 1t desired to get rid of
 If this provision, along with the rest of the treaty. had been extended five years, the state department would have been in an embarrassing position if Congress passed and the President ap- proved any legislation reducing sugar duties for the action would be in vio- lation of the Cuban treaty and yet there would be no way to terminate that treaty within five years.
 Of the new treaty little is known but 1t Is understood the Cubans will be expected to relinquish some of the advantage they enjoy under article which admits all of their tobacco and other products into the United States al reduction of 20 per cent from the rates paid by other countries.
 This is the opinion of many states men today.
 When American exports arrive in Cuba 1t Is averred the advantage is largely in favor of the island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
LEAPS FROM TRAIN

Montgomery. February 14.-(Special.)- J. The state convict department has re- ceived news to the effect that a sensa- tional escape was made by a negro con- vict from the local passenger train be- tween Birmingham and Montgomery about 9 o'clock this morning. The escape oc- cured near Jemison, on the Louisville and Nashville road, and was made by one of the convicts in the custody of Transfer Agent J. E. Marshall, who was taking his prisoners from Birmingham to the state penitentiary at Wetumpka.
 According to the report received by the convict department the negro, whose name has not been ascertained, was chained to about dozen other prisoners Securing permission to go to the lavora- tory. the convict, soon as the dcor was closed on him, plunged head foremost through the window of the car while the train was running at full speed
 Being informed of his prisoners mirac- ulous plunge for freedom, MT. Marshall baa e in stopped but no trace was dfs of the negro. Whether he aa= by his plunge from the car w sloa i'd not be learned, and the f4aasfef ent proceeded to Wetumpka RlrA hi soners.
 Sc ar is known the desperate con virt 1eE )t yet been caught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
SHORT MEETING OF
 AMERICAN LEAGUE

Chicago, February H-Owing to the late arrival of some of the team owners, the American Baseball leagues annual schedule meeting today lasted but a short time and adjournment was taken until to- morrow. The schedule for the year was adopted today and tomorrow will be de- voted to disposing of miscellaneous bus mess, No objection was offered to the schedule as prepared by the committee.
 As usual the season will consist of 154 games. It will open April Il and close October 6. opening games will be played with St. Louis at Chicago. Detroit at Cleveland, Washington at Philadelphia and Boston at New York.
 The big trades that were expected to- day failed to materialize.
 Unless the unexpected happens, accord ing to President Charles Sinners of the Cleveland club, George Stovall, whose name has been connected with many pro- posed trades this winter, will remain with that team.
 A, poian 5f the New York club, who has been Inclined to balk at the contract offered hfIH signed after a short con- ference will Manager Harry Woverton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
BUT aHRFF MORE GAMES
 BEFOR END OF THE SEASON

The close ot N# aas seai season is near at harf .af 70 overs have but two weeks W nalee fa sness the games Three mort game ea ae yed before the curtain Ior is s.H VI be rung down. The Aasnls Athiei club. the Mooney school aal Ihe Gaiambus lives have yet l. piay a H's elts.
 Saturday night Ha st5as Atlanta team will be seen vita .ae 5hampion Birming- ham Athleti7 ciaa qainiet n what prom ises to be q fast nd furious game. The Crackers safe fhe Ierai haes an awful fight over ia At'ana when he Athletics were in rsor shsas on account of. the long road rn ia# gof lhe game will no doubt be a asaE aHt
 After the rtaas.fs. the Mooney school five comes t1 tsan on reafuary 23 The Mooney soaooi is ssis to asfe a represen- tative and strong gsan hardly in the class of the local boys. Their strength is unknown.
 The strongest team that the Athletics have played will be here on Monday night,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
TUCK KILLED BY
 SWITCH ENGINE Employe of A. c. s. Run Over by Southern
 Engine

James A. Tuck, a railroad man, aged 3S years, was run over Tuesday night at First avenue and Twenty seventh street by Southern switch engine, the injuries from which causing death a few minutes later.
 He was taken to Copeland x Sol omon's infirmary in Lige Ioy's amou- lance and died when they were taking him in the door MT. Tuck was an employe of the Alabama Great South- ern and was formerly a conductor for tie Louisville and Nashville.
 Funeral services will be held this afternoon at o'clock instead of ? o'clock as was formerly announced, from the residence, PA North Sixty fourth street, Rev. J. A. Bryant offi- ciating. Interment will be made In Woodlawn cemetery. He is survived by his mother and several sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
MOVING PICTURES
 AT WHITE HOUSE

Washington. February 14.-Moving picture men made valentines at the White House today which may go into the records of the government and be handed down to future generations.
 From the time President Taft signed the proclamation admitting Arizona to the union, when he took a short walk through the White House grounds with Mrs. Taft, the moving picture men were busy. They clicked off a few thousand feet of films while MT. Taft sat at his desk signing the proclamation. they caught Secretary Hilles as he left the executive offices for lunch and to wind up the series tf~y took faction pic turesr of the newspaper men stationed at the offices as they talked to vis- itors who came to see Mr. Taft
 The films will be submitted 10 the President for his approval within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
SOIL SURVEY WORK OF THE
 STATE PROGRESSING NICELY

Montgomery, February 14.-tSpecial.)- Capt. Reuben F. Kolb, commissioner or agriculture and industries, announces that the soil survey work of the state Is now progressing nicely, with surveys having been completed of one-half of the counties in Alabama.
 According to Captain Kolb four teams with two surveyors in each team. are engaged in the work, being distripu'eu in various parts of the state In eae. team there is one government man and surveyor employed by the state, WWhu W work in conjunction, reporting the result of their investigation both to the govern ment at Washington and to the Alabama agricultural department.
 Whenever the work in one county IS m ished, the government publishes map of that county. giving complete elasis- fication of the kinds of soil, and setting forth other information of value to the practical farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
JOHNNY DOBBS
 REACHES CAPITAL
Interest in Baseball Reaches High Pitch With Arrival
 of Billikens' Manager

Montgomery. February 14.-(Special) With the arrival in the city today Of Johnny Dobbs. manager of the Billi- kins interest in baseball has reached a high pitch, and fans are eagerly an ticipating the announcement of the local baseball outfit for the season of 1912. It is understood that Dobbs has some surprises 10 spring on local fan dom and it is believed that the Billi- kins will have this season the best team in the history of baseball in Montgomery.
 Members of the team are expected to reach Montgomery during the next week or 10 days. so that by March 1 everything is expected to be running smoothly. Local fans are looking for a pennant winning team this season, and they are prepared to give their most enthusiastic support to the base Lall organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
STOUT TO REFEREE
 COULON-BURNS BOUT

New Orleans, February Hillary Stout formerly of Milwaukee. was to- day chosen to referee the bantamweight championship fight at the Westside Ath- letc club next Saturday between Cham- pion Johnny Couon of Kenosha. Wis, and Frankie Burns of Jersey City. Stout was chosen over three other candidates. According to Manager D. J. Tortorich, the gate receipts bid fair to exceed the record set by the Conley contest last March. The weight will be 1fs pounds ringside. Burns being allowed 30 minutes within which to adjuN his gloves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
CAPT. CLAYTON WILL
 ACCOMP ANY KNOX

Washington, February H-capt. Powell Clayton, Jr of the Eleventh cavalry, Fort Oglethorpe. Ga, has been designated as military aide to Secretary Knox on his tour of Central and South American re- pubics and the West Indies.
 Senior Castrillo, minister from Mica ragua, informed the department of state today that much qualification was mani fest among members of the government and throughout his country over the ap- preaching visit of Secretary Knox.
 While without official adviees from th\r own countries, several other ministers from Central and South America whose capitals are on the itinerary, have called at the state department 10 express the qualification with which they have heard of the proposed visit.