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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-19
WAR DEPARTMENT ITEM
UNDER CLOSE SCRUTINY
House Committee to Knock
Out Appropriation for
Street Car Fare.

The democratic economists on the House
appropriations committee positively shiv
cred the other day when they learned
that the War Department was spending
$500 year for street car tickets. They
promised themselves then and there that
when the legislative bill is reported-as it
will be in the near future-that street car
item will be missing.
After figuring out that $500 will buy
1900 tickets, good on any street car line
in Washington, the committee sent for
John Il. Randolph, clerk to the assistant
and chief clerk. In order to find out who
was using the tickets and why. Some of
the democrats audibly wondered If the
entire War Department was in the habit
of joy riding to Chevy Chase or Great
Falls. They couldn't figure out how 1t
was possible otherwise to use up 1900
tickets or 5000 twenty-five-cent strips of
them.
Explanation of the System.
Mr. Randolph explained that the de-
partment is in the habit of purchasing
car tickets for messenger service, the
tickets being issued upon acquisitions
made by the several bureau chiefs and
supplied for the messengers to carry pa
pers TO the dfferent departments or TO
the Capitol or for any distance over half
a mile.
1T was developing into an abuse, wasn't
it," asked Representative Burleson OF
Texas.
Il can't say that" Mr.. Randolph re-
piled, adding, however, that a very strin-
gent order governing the use of the tick
cts had been issued recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-19

ington. They not only mar the beauty OF
the city, but are detrimental to the gen.
eral health OF the community, he declared.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-23
L|GHTA|nG's TERRIBLE WORK


During the terrible rain and cleo
trical storm this morning about 8
O'Clock the barn of Mr.. John Nicol of
this city was struck by lightning, his
horse killed, and the barn and all con-
tents destroyed by fire which fol-
lowed
The telephone service in that part
of the city was disconnected by the
lightning and for that reason the
alarm was late in being turned in, and
the firemen as result arrived on the
scene too late to accomplish anything.
Besides his horse, Mr.. Nicol lost a
fine saddle, lot of harness and quite
a quantity of hay and corn. He esti-
mates his loss at about $500, with only
$3.50 insurance.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-23
Miss Maud Greed is visiting rela
tiyes In Wellborn.

Miss Maud Greed is visiting rela-
tives in Wellborn.
Mrs. L. NJ. Halton returned to her
home in Benchley today after visiting
Mrs. H. e. Manley of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Astin have re-
turned to their home in this city after
spending few days in Houston.
John Brogdon came up today from
Houston to spend Saturday and Sun
day with relatives and friends here.
Mrs. j. NJ. Daughtry left today for
her home in Corsicana. While here
Mrs. Daughtry was the guest of Miss
Daisy Morley.
Monroe Cobb was ID /the city today
from Reliance to meet Charlie Horton
of Dickens county, who was called to
the bedside of his father, Mr.. w. T.
Horton, who is seriously i'll with ty-
phoid-pneumonia at his home at Re-
|liance.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-23

Miss Adaline Sanders, VINO Is teach
ing at Anderson, is visiting her par
ents in this city. She was accom-
panied home by Miss Gladys Niblett.
See our window display of new line
of refrigerators just received, includ-
ing some nice white ones. w. T.
james.
r. F. German of Rock Prairie was
in the city today.
Prof. and Mrs. c. M. Bethany left
today for Hampstead to spend several
days visiting relatives.
/ believe it will pay you well to in
spect my well assorted line of good
refrigerators before buying. w. T.
James.
John Collins and Maxey Wicks are
visiting in Houston.
Mrs. Marvin Baker has three unfur-
nished rooms for rent. Phone SIT.
Facial massage and hair work.
Phone AIS. Beatrice Calhoun.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Lee of Workman
are in the city visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
r. P. Lee.
George Echols and w. A. Boyett
were in the city today from the Brazos
bottom.
Mrs. o. ]. Turnsek offHouston is in
the city visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Whitman
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-23

Frank Goodson of the Brazos bot
tom was in the city today.
Found-Two furs, neck pieces, al
Dixie Theatre. Owner call at box
office.
Fresh shipment fine candies. Howell
G. Newton.
Judge j. c. Scott went to Franklin
today to spend the weekend with his
family.
Pure paint, honest labor. Green
Stallings. Phone 434.
Remember the violin recital under
the auspices of the A. G. NJ. Glee Club
at the Colonial Theatre Monday night.
Fresh shrimp and Berwick Bay oys-
tiers. Howell & Newton.
Roy Young, the eminent violinist,
under the auspices OF the A. G. NJ.
Glee Club at the Colonial Monday
night, March rs.
Bring your nice, clean rags TO Eagle
office and leash 'em in"
Tonight is your last chance to see
RUDE Welch and Kitty Francis and
their big company at the Colonial
Don't miss it.
New shipment athletic goods, suits
gloves, shoes, etc. Haswells Book
Store. NJ
NJ. H. James, Jr.; went to Austin to
day to attend the state Y. NJ. c. A
convention. He is a delegate from the
A. & NJ. College.
Just received new shipment initia
stationery. Haswell's Book Store.
John Buchanan left today for AustiI
to attend the state convention of the
Young Mems Christian Association al
a delegate from A. G. NJ. College.
Strayed or Stolen-My large sorrel
blazed face buggy horse. Left HON,
Tuesday night. Liberal reward for hi
return or information. John A. Moore
Lost-Trunk key attached to watcl
chain, also shoe buttoner on chain
Liberal reward for return to Eagl
office.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-23

According to a notice Of dissolution
published elsewhere in this paper. III
partnership heretofore existing b
tween Hal Saunders and Emmett Cole
proprietors Of the Imperial garage. ~
been dissolved by mutual consent. NJ
Cole retires from the firm and NJ
Saunders will continue the business
as heretofore. The Eagle IL glad Z
note that Mr.. Cole will continue Z
reside in Bryan and will engage IN II,
electrical business.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-23

Moved have moved the Singer
sewing machine business to west side
of South Main street next door to w.
E. Saunders. Let me know your sew
ng machine wants. will try to please
YOU. Phone 467 or $40. T. A. Satter'
white, salesman.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-23
Notice!

Mr.. w. /. Shotwell of the firm OF
Shotwell & Harris, Houston, will be
at my home Tuesday, March rs, with
the most complete and up-to-date line
of little gents clothes ever shown in
the state. Be sure and see his line.
Mrs. L. L. Stephens,
Agent Shotwell & Harris, Houston.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-23
Eural Nrma

Miss Winnie Belle Wilson OF Well
born was visitor to the city today.
Yancey Miner Of the A. & NJ. Col
lege went to Henderson today.
Mrs. r. P. McMinn came up from
Wellborn today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-23
Notice!

will go to Houston Wednesday,
March 27. Phone me your orders be-
fore that time and / will give same my
careful attention.
Mrs. L. L. Stephens,
Agent Levy Bros. Dry Goods Co.,
Houston.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-23
Real Estate Transfers.

J. S. Simmons and wife to Jim
Moore, 40 acres in the w. A. Millican
survey; consideration, $500.
City of Bryan to Eugene Edge, block
275, less lot occupied by the fire sta
ton; consideration, $500.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-23
PEOPLE FEAR MASSACRE.
1Ry Associated Press.1

Swallow, China. March 2S.-The peo-
pie are fleeing from this city by the
thousands because they fear a mas
sacre.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19
LABOR AND IMMIGRATION.

The most bitter opposition is being manifested against the Dillingham; immigration bill, which has been offered in the United States Senate and which has the support and endorsement cf the federal commission which has had the question under in- vcstigation and consideration fol q number of years.
 The objcclors find fault willi inc clause against illitcracy and the ono to permit the deportation of immigrants on demand by cx- ccutivc authority. There is good ground for Inc protest against Inc deportation feature. IL is not unlikely that iL would work scr ious hardship to many and would be playing into the hands of the secret agents of Russia and some other countries. But there is lit- tlc reason to find fault with an attempt at raising the standards
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

of intelligence and skill of the people who are ll"cking to our shores.
 The immigration laws We have in force al present have been successful to a marked degree in prntrcting Us against the physi- cally unfit. The extent of that protection iS not generally known. lt was pointed out by Senator Dillingham;, in debate in the Sen ate, that during one year, 1907, there were 52,7i5 turned back by steamship inspectors in Europe or by the Inspectors at our own ports. We have succeeded in heading on the vicious, the mrn- tally and physically defective SD that those coming to us are able bodied. The question now is whether We should not add more severe educational tests, as a matter of Srlf-prnLccIiun.
 IL iS an interesting fact that from lSGi io 1882 We admitted more than 6,nO0,OOO and 75 per cent. of them w.rr from North western Europe and Great Brit ain. Nearly 5d per rrniI. of them went inlo tn" West Central states whrrr agriclIIIurr was the chief industry. Since 1882 the bulk of immigration has been from Southern Europe. During the i2 year. preceding 1912 wr ndmittrd substantially 5000. .nuO imnli- grants an,l S2 per cent of them sought employment in the namu- rarluring and other industries of Ihis country.
 The point iS this: InlInigra- lion no longer means additions i0 In" farmers and developers of our national resources. but rather additions to our urban p"pula- lion. Government statistics show thai 55.9 per cent. of those cIn- plOyrd in the 31 leading indus tries of this country are foreign born. We are putting up lariff barriers lO protect the American workman, which, in fact, pro- trctS his employers. while we are leaving him exposed to the flood of unskillrd incomcrs. If is diff iicult to imagine anything that would do more for the cause of labor than tO require that those up tO American standards of skill and education.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19
WEDNESDAY, JUNE i9, 1912.
RoosEVELT'S DECLARATION.

"On the fourth of March next, ! shall have served three and one- half years, and this three and one-half years constitute my first term. The wise custom which limits the presidents to two terms regard the substance and not the form, and under no circumstances will ! be a candidate or accept am other nomination for president" Three years later, on December fl, 1907, he reiterated his dec- Iaration in these words:
 "s have not changed and shall not change the decision thus an- nounced."
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19
CLARENCE DaRRoW AND LA
 ROR.

 Darruw. unfortunate for samuel GnnprrS of the American Erd"r- atiuu of Lahnr. unfortunate for organized labor everywhere and unfortunate for the unprrjudicrd citizen. thai the trial of Mr. Dar- row at Los Angeles, on th' charge of haNin" attempted to bribr d juror in the McNamara ease. should hr SD hrfnggrd with con tlicting issues. political and oth- crwisr. There iS d keen interest in the case and a keen desire for the unbiased facts.
 Labor organizations through- out the country contributed a very large fund for the defense of the McNamaras, on the theory that they were innocent of the long series of dynamiting out rages for which they had been indicted. When inc McNamaras pleaded guilty, if was declared by inc prosecution that MT. Darrow
 
 men for some time and that this knowledge was shared by Samuel GomperS, president of the Amer ican Federation of Labor. Mr. had known of the guilt of his clients and withheld that knowl- edge solely for the purpose of making the best terms possible for them. Mr. Campers has in sisted all along that he believed the McNamaras innocent until their confessions were made pub lie.
 Mr. Darrow Is now on trial on inc charge of having used funds, received by him from Mir. Comp CTS, for inc purpose of corrupt ing the jury. Mir. Darrnw has long been inzthr enjoyment of inc complettt tanndcnce of the labor organizations of the coun- try and has represented them as an attorney in many important 'u''". IT him are true, he has violated his oath as an attorney and has worked an irrrparablr hurt to the cause of organized labor, the ranks of which are honest work rrS who are not in sympathy with inc employment of corruption, bribery or violence.
 II is tn be hoped that the rx- act facts in the case may br de- trrminrd and developed hy the present trial. Whatever the out come of tn" DarrOw trial may be, however. members of organized labor owe il to themselves IO make further thorough invcsii- galiOn of their own. The Amcri- can Federation of Labor cannot afford Io br content with anything less than the conviction OF un- qualified vindicalion of their high officials now under suspicion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19
Tonight at the Majestic.

1. 'Thr Wasp" d modern drama on inc Stanford White or der.
 ,. Shattered Drram." true charity.
 3. Ali Cp-i"-dair Suuaw," d harmless comedy.
 |. "Arriram Birds and Their Pr"y." educational.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

Teddy's continued talk of bolt ing reminds one of the old saw which says a barking dog never bites. Maybe the Colonel is just trying to jolly the Republican party into giving him the nomi- nation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

cX-prcsident, some even regret ting their past supcrlative use of adjcctives, when referring to the only Me"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

IL now looks as if there Wa nothing left for Teddy to do bu go into vaudeville.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

Both the Taft and Ruoscvel managers are looking for ih' nigger in the wood pile.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

Roosevelt was going tO reform the convention, but somehow tha steam roller got in it's work first
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

President Taft opposes inter vention in Cuba, Mexico and Chi cago..
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

Probably Taft went out tO In ball game in l!arn how fnu looked.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

The modcrnizatiOn of China continues. Vice Consul General Dorsey reports the completion of Ihr first brewery in Shanghai.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

Elihu took Root in the chair while the Wisconsin governor could only Govern his diSap- pOintmeni.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

The present high cost of liv- ing can be accounted for by tho rapid advance in the price of dark meat in Chicago.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Somebody must hay" grounded the COlOnel'S telephone.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

Since the opposition to Prcsi- dent Taft has shown itself so strong the administration mem- bcrs of the g. o. D. arc not using such harsh language towards Inc
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

Fritz has gone fishing; thi
 time io cnticc the beautiful sil. vrr salmon, being disguslcd witt the vulgar pursuit of filthy lucrc
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

The reader is informed that the Valdez delegates to the na- tional convention arc not making history in Chicago, unless it be on the curbstOnc.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

Il is difficult to understand how Taft can content himself in Washington for so long period He has been in the capital a week or more this last visit.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

Taft in attending the ball game yesterday was only repeat ing history. Once upon n time a fellow named Nero flddled whist Rome was having a hot old time.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

We arc pained in disappoint- ing some of our political oppo- ncnts, but ics the only way Co keep their otherwise lcthargic brain working occasionally.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-19

up ip NiIitllCdil S'diiudluS pi Shlli and education.
 EDITORIAL NOTES.
 Somebody must have grounded the Colone's telephone.
 President Taft opposes inter- vention in Cuba, Mexico and Chi cago..
 Probably Taft went out to inc ball game io l.'arn how foul looked.
 IL now looks as if there was nothing left for Teddy to do but go into vaudeville.
 Roosevelt was going to reform the convention, but somehow that steam roller got in it's work first
 Both the Taft and Roosevelt managers are looking for the nigger in the wood pile.
 Elihu took Root in the chair, while the Wisconsin governor could only Govern his disap- p0inimeni.
 The present high cost of liv- ing can be accounted for by the rapid advance in the price of dark meat in Chicago.
 The mOdcrniZatiOn of China continues. Vice Consul General Dorsey reports the completion of Inc first brewery in Shanghai.
 Fritz has gone fishing; this lime In cnlicc lhr beautiful sil- v"r salmon, being disguslcd with the vulgar pursuit of filthy lucrc.
 The reader is informed that the Valdez delegates to the na- tional convention arc not making history in Chicago, unless it be on the curbstOne.
 1l is difficult to understand how Taft can content himself in Washington for so long @ period. He has been in the capital week or more this last visit.
 We are pained in disappoint- = ing some of our political oppo- ncnts, but it's the only way lo keep their otherwise lcthargic brain working occasionally.
 Taft in attending the ball game yesterday was only repeat ing history. Once upon n time a fellow named Nero fddled whilst Rome was having n hot old time
 Since the opposition to Prcsi- dent Taft has shown itself sc strong the administration mem-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
Resolutions Of sympathy.

Isis Temple, mobiles Of the Mys-
tic Shrine. Salina, has adopted this
resolution:
Whereas, Noble Richard Waring,
one of the esteemed members OF Isis
Temple, A. A. o. N. M. S., has gone
ON his pilgrimage to the Oasis OF
the Blest after life befitting a
Noble and marked by uprightness
in his relations to his felIowmen.
Resolved. that Isis Temple has
lost member whom 1t greatly re-
spectedb that it expresses its sorrow
at his passing and extends It's sym
pathy to those near and dear to
him."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
UP TO THE SMALL FARMER.
He Cam Make Money Saving Good
Cows to Raise Calves.

The small farmer for THE next
generation will not only have to
produce the beef of the country, but
will have to help build up the dim
inished supply that has become so
apparent during the past year, says
the Drovers Telegram. This will
not only apply to, farmers on high
priced lands in tthe central states,
but to the new farmers in the west
and southwest who can probably do
more to replenish the supply OF
breeding cattle in the next five years
than any one, as he has near his
farm grass lands suitable only for
grazing purposes. Keep the good
cows and heifers. Sell and feed for
beef only those that will not pay
their way by bringing good calf
each year and provide milk and but
ter for your family use. In a very
81 ort time each farm would have a
few good 2-year-old steers either to
feed himself or sell to neighbors
eor feeding purposes. Then our feed
Ter buyers can buy at home like they
did rs years ago when every farmer
had 4 few steers ioSrp SALE III doing
this, we will not have to import the
low grade Mexican cattle. but one
good native would take the place
OF two such animals, and would eat
no more.
The only way to increase produc-
ton is to make 1t profitable. The.
present era Of high prices, not only
for finished cattle, but for good
quality stocker and feeder steers,
will do more than any argument or
presentation Of statistics to draw at
tention to the money making posi-
biIity OF growing and raising the
beef steer.
Two loads of 2-year-old past high
grade steers sold to feeder on the
Kansas city market for $40 per
cwt. These steers were bred and
raised in Oklahoma by man who
several years ago had to cut down
his breeding herd on account of his
leased lands for grazing. being taken
up by the farmers. He kept his best
cows, bought registered bulls, and
now raises fewer but better cattle;
and is making money every year.
Eliminate the scrub, breed for
quality, and it won't take long to
get back to the pounds of beef and
better beef than we ever had before.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
DUCK SEASON OPENS SEPT. !
But Only ~ Hunting Licenses Have
Been Isss-sd Here.

Although the season for hunting
plover and snipe has been open since
August /, and the opening OF the
duck season is only 10 days away,
only "a nimrods have taken out
hunting licenses at the county clerks
office.
A person who pays 81 for hunt
ing license can shoot geese and ducks
from September to April Is with
out fear of arrest; pairie chickens
from October to November [; quail
from November Is to December i.
However no game bird is to be killed
while sitting on the ground or water,
unless wounded, or more than one
hour before sunrise or ONE hour
after sunset. It is also unlawful to
shoot birds from motor boat and
TO use live ducks as decoys. A per-
son can shoot six geese or brandt
and IL game birds Of any kind In
one day, but no more.
Those who have taken out hunting
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COM
MITTEEMEN ELECTED AUG. 9

The Democratic central commit
teemen elected at the primary cleo
ton, August 6, are:
Abilene, list ward Thee. Nusz; End
ward. j.. T. Prendergast; Bird ward,
e L. Garrett; 4th ward, G. G. Hutch
ison.
Banner, VIM. Finn.
Buckeye, j. s. Reed.
Cheever, Paul Bryson.
Center, Ed. Benham.
Flora, @. G. Flora.
Fragrant Hill, e. P. Flanagan.
Garfield, Arthur Merrill.
Grant, G. A. Morton.
Hayes, Samuel Lehman.
Holland, F. w. Meyer.
Hope, E. S. Charter.
Liberty, w. N. Taylor.
Jefferson, John Baier.
Lyon, H. F. ziebell.
Lincoln, w. T. Harris.
Newborn Fred Hartman:
Noble, John Callahan.
RidgeSJ. r. Hatfield.
Sherman. Milo Eberhart.
Rhinehart, A. H. Diehl.
Union, sR G. Schlessner.
Wheatland. George Leathery.
Wiilowdale. Fred Luker.
Harrington, LIST ward, r. L. Notion;
End ward w. D. Morgan; Srd ward,
j. T. Rush; 4th ward, James jeff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29

Converting the Qnarfsl nstweeh
I'd. 6tDkley and HIS brother Fred At
Lucky Strike, Canada, in July En-
ma Cooper Of Faith, Alberta, Cam
ada. in letter to some relatives
here says: q-gelT
"You wanted to know about stok-
leys. welItthey are having lots Of
trouble thislkst year quRFfeIihg You
see Fred came up here first and got
land, then he had his brothers come.
They got land close together. Fred
was married but was divorced from
his wife. Left her in Dakota about
a year ago. When his parents came
this woman came along. 1t seems
that her coming up here made
Fred mad and he left the rest,
wouldn't have anything to do with
them. The boys. Ed and Sam, owed
Fred and they wouldn't pay him,
He thought they'd get every
thing he had so Of course It ended
July 4 in a quarrel. I'd shot Fred
with a rifle and killed him. He il
In jail. Sam was arrested too on
the same charge as Ed but is out
on bond. Their father Just walks
the prairie, He takes It SO hard. and
Mrs. Stokley the last I heard, she
Just knew. Fred was dead but did
not know what caused his death.
The old folks both lived with Sam.
All Of the Stokley's together have
seven quarter sections Of land here.
They are IA miles west Of us. The
boys haven't had their trial yet so
do not know how they come out"