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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
MAGNOLIA COMPANY
UNDER CONSIDERATION
Officials Of Department of Justice at
Washington investigating
Texas Concern.
tBy Associated Press.I

Washington, Dec. 5.-A conference
is being held here today between gov
ernment officials and United States
District Attorney Atwell of Texas to
determine whether the government
should dismiss for lack of evidence
the indictments recently returned in
the federal court at Dallas against the
Standard Oil Company officers and
others in connection with the case Of
the Magnolia Petroleum Company OF
Texas, charged with violation of the
Sherman antitrust law.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
JOHN BEALsN[ED IN WACO

Waco, Texas, Dec. John Beal
Sneed, who was acquitted Monday of
the killing of Capt. A. G. Boyce at
Fort Worth, is in Waco today. He
declined to make statement as to
his plans for the future, but said he
wanted to thank his Waco friends who
stood by him in his troubles.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
[By Associated Press.l

Steubenville, Ohio, Dec. 5-The
grand jury investigating the alleged
election corruption in this county to-
day returned eight secret indictments
charging perjury. The grand jury has
list of six hundred persons to be
summoned as witnesses in the investi-
cation.
One man was given a shotgun for
his vote. Becoming conscience
stricken, the voter threw the gun into
the river. One candidate became
alarmed and tried to recall his gifts.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
Train Schedule.

Commencing with December s, the
fast mail train will run from 4:SO to
$3.50 in the afternoon and from 1880
to $3.50 at night in Haswell's show
window. Bring the children to see it.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
Weather Conditions.

An area of high pressure is moving
in over the Northwest and is giving
colder weather in that district. The
barometric pressure is below normal
over the middle portions of the Unit
ed States. Rain and snow have oc-
Cured in the Rocky Mountain regions.
John DAILY, Jr.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
ARM|sT|cE BETWEEN GREECE
AND TURKEY DELAYED
AIbanians Protest Against Bombard-
ment of Alvona-Gunboats Make
Targets of Buildings Flying
New Albanian Flag.
(By Associated Press.I

London, Dec. 5.-The armistice be-
tween Greece and Turkey is to be con-
cluded in day or two, according to a
Constantinople dispatch received here.
Ismail Bey, leader Of the Albanians,
has formally protested against the
bombardment of Alvona by Greek gum
boats. The gunboats made special
targets Of those public buildings in
the town which were flying the New
Albanian flag.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
AOAMs0N RAILROAD
BILL PASSED HOUSE
Carries Authority to Interstate Com
merce Commission to Regulate
Bond and Stock Issues.
rBy Associated Press.1

Washington, Dec. 5.-The Adamson
bill for the interstate commerce COM
mission to make physical valuation Of
railroads, with the Mann amendments
empowering the interstate commerce
commission to regulate issues of
stocks and bonds by railroad COM
panies, was passed by the house to-
day.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
0RNER MURDER CASE
JURY D|SAGREES
Mira. Agnes Orner Must Stand Trial
Agaln-Charged with MUIR
der Of Daughter.
tBy Associated Press.1

Pecos, Texas, Dec. 5.-The jury in
the trial of Mrs. Agnes Orner, charged
with the murder of her daughter, was
discharged yesterday afternoon, it
being unable to agree on a verdict
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
"F. B. Aulich Studio,

Chicago, NOV. 70, 1911.
ITO Whom 1t May Concern:
This is to certify that Mrs. Lillian
Mae Tidrow has studied with me. and
gladly recommend her to anyone
wishing to engage her services as
teacher of china painting.
"F. B. Aulich."
Mrs. Tidrow will give special atten-
ton to private orders for birthday,
Christmas or other gifts. The art
class at the academy has increased to
twenty and other applicants are ap-
pearing daily.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
THE WEATHER.
Thursday. Dec. 5. 1872,

InUrsudy, DEC. 0, I5Iz.
Tonight fair. Friday much COLDER.
freezing temperatures. Temperatures
from 16 to 20 are forecasted for West
Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
Aggregate total .s1. SOD, ,55S.s,

When it is added that the freight,
express and postoffice business of
Bryan has increased from 80 per cent
to 60 per cent in the last year, it
makes comfortable feeling for the
man of business.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
THIS OHIO GRAND
JURY IS VERY BUSY
ALLEGED ELECTION CORRUPTION
RECEIVING ATTENTION
OF INoUiSIToRs.

One Man Received Shotgun for His
vote-candidates Got Scared and
Tried to Recall Gifts-Six Hun.
dred Men Are Summoned to Give
Evidence-Eight Secret Indict-
ments Returned.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
Marriage Licenses.

Joe West and Ella jenkins.
Bert Crooks and Hanna Johns.
John Washington and Mollie John
son.
Aaron Good and Matte Wilson.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05

We are unusually we'll prepared
to supply just such groceries and
meats as are most desired for
the Christmas month and respect
fully solicit your trade guarantee
ing quality and service.
HARDY NEWTON
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-05
BRYAN BANKS
Prosperity Barometer Shows Bryan
To Be More Prosperous Than
Ever Before In Its History.

The greatest indicator of the pros
perity of a community is its banks.
A glance at the published statements
OF the three Bryan banks evidences
the fact, so apparent to every OBJ
server, that Bryan and Brazos county
have Jared sumptuously in the dis
tribution of prosperity in the last
year. Thirty thousand bales Of wagon
cotton and it's accompanying produce
have been a strong factor. A bumper
corn crop has added its help, and an
extended trade territory has crowned
the pedestal.
The aggregate deposits of the three
banks, including that from other
banks and individual deposits, is as
fo1lOwc.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
ORANGE sF|REMEN
GET RAISE IN PAY

Salary increases were granted by the
Orange Board of Fire Commissioners
last night. That of Chief William IL.
Matthews was increased from $3.50 to
$40 a month; first assistant chief,
from 800 to S110; second assistant
chief, from 800 to $105, and captains
from $50 to $lO0. First-grade men will
be raised from $SJ to 800, second grade
from $75 to $S5; third grade from $40
TO $75, and one private of the fourth
grade from $66 to so. The increase
will become effective May /.
DIR. Frank Plummer, president of the
board, said in reference to objections
made by the painters unions to the
practise Of having flremen do painting
work at the various houses, that he be-
lieved only an occasional ladder was
painted by the firemen, but that if the
report was really true, the unions We're
warranted in objecting. 1t is expected
that the finance committee win give
the fire commission the appropriation
asked for in the budget, and if so, the
board will be able to purchase a new
auto fire wagon
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
Plan Dedication
of New ArmOry

The 100000 armory erected by he
State for Field Battery A, of East
orange. on the Parkway in Thai city,
will be dedicated with imposing eXer-
cises Memorial Day. Captain Harry l..
Harrison and his officers are preparing
the program for the event, which will
include a parade of the battery
There has been incorporated N he
appropriation bill passed by the Legis-
lature, an item of $4,000 for the erection
of a spectators gallery at both ends of
the armory.
The stables in the armory, which oc-
cupies a large space on the Parkway
between Park avenue and William
street, are about ready. They will ac-
commodate forty horses.
The exterior of the structure is fin
lshed with the exception of placing.
doors on the Parkway side. There will
be a large entrance for horses and on
the sides entrances for visitors, The
revolver ranges in the basement will be
ready for use when the structure is
dedicated. Prominent military men
from all over the State will be invited
for the dedication exercises.
The present equipment of the organ
ization is valued at about $50, 900. The
Veteran Association will hold its an
nual banquet at the armory April 81.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
FOUNDRY
AND BIC ELEVATOR

Chief among the building permits
granted by the building department
during the week was ms for the con-
~struction of a large foundry by the
Titan Steel Construction Company, at
a cost of $29, 900. Others were granted
for a number of dwellings, Is well as
two for changes in the Prudential In
surance Gompany's building at 749
Broad street.
The list follows:
First Ward-Alteratlons frame dwelling,
81 Belleville avenue; owner, e. Habern;
cost, 1,500.
Second Misunderstanding two elevators,
749 Broad street; owner, Prudential In
Company; cost, i,500. Alterations
to, office, 749 Broad street; owner. Pruden-
tial Insurance Company; cost, ,s5,oO.
Sixth Ward-One-story brick garage;
owner. Jnowitz Sons, % South Ninth
street: cost. 81. 800.
Eighth Ward-Two-story reinforced con-
crete foundry, southeast corner clifton
and Verona avenues; owner, T. Hay
Speciality Company; cost. $500. Altera-
lions to frame dwelling, 80 Orator street;
owner, Peter Meyer; cost, 1850.
Ninth Ward-Four-story brick dwelling.
& Sons; cost, 1900. Two-and-a-half-
story frame dwelling. is Shepard avenue;
owner, Frank j.. Book cost, So,00o.
Eleventh Ward-Four-story brick store
and dwelling, 1876 Orange street; owner,
Gottlief Mueller; cost, 81, 600.
Twelfth Ward-One-story steel foundry,
Lister avenue and Chapel street; owner,
Titan Steel Construction Company; cost,
500. O0e.
Thirteenth Ward-Three two~-and-a-half-
story frame dwellings, 10, II IA fremont
owner, Phil Hermann cost, $4,000.
Two Observation-Disclosures frame dwell
ings, So and 30 Chelsea avenue; owner,
Phil Herman; cost, $4,000. Two-and-a-half-
story frame dwelling, 50 Dover street;
Richard Tillard; cost, 5000. Three
story frame dwelling, II Speedway we
nue.; owner, RCsenbaum Company; cost,
010.
Thirteenth Ward-Two-and-a-half-story
frame dwelling, 173 Brookside avente ;
owner, Marguerite Delmand; cost, 81, 900.
frame dwelling, IL
Genoa street; owner, T. Chester Bradley;
cost, $500.
Sixteenth Ward p Ehree-story frame
766 South Twentieth street;
owner. Marguerite Fischer: cost, $J.i09.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
SUES SON-|N-LAW
TO RECOVER $500

JERSEY CITY, April cit developed
in Judge Wallis branch of the Supreme
Court during a suit to recover money
on a promissory note that had gone
to protest, that a father has not seen
his child since its birth, two years ago,
Mrs. Margaret Miller, of North Ar
lington, is suing to 5000 which,
she says, is due her from Walter E.
Steup, her son-in-law, oil a note. Steup
married Mrs. Miller's daughter. Fife.
After the marriage it was arranged
that the mother of the bride was to
live With the couple, she living rent
free and paying $3.50 a year for her
board. She Endorsed a note for Steup
on which he obtained 5 1000.
Steup testified that he paid her 81, 600.
This was admitted. Steup put an esti-
mate on the work he did around his
mother-in-law's house. He figures the
work at s 1872. AS the amount of the
note is 5000, he alleges that his mother
in-law owes him 1892.
When the note went to protest, 1t is
said Mrs. Miller drove Steup from the
house with a broom. Steup, according
to his testimony, went to Jersey City to
live. His wife came with him. After
three weeks Mrs. Steup, so Steup said.
went back TO live with her mother.
and a short time later the child was
born.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE TO
BE FONDLED AT BANQUET.

Secretary Stanley Wilson, Of the Bat
terry A, Veteran Association, of East
Orange, is expected to send out notices
shortly announcing the annual dinner
in the new armory on Saturday eve
ming, April 81. A feature of the ban
quet will be the annual fondling of the
champagne bottle. on which is marked
the names of all the members. and
which is TO be drunk by the last sur
viving member of the association. The
bottle all year has been in the custody
of Lieutenant Harry p. Dickinson,
president,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
BIC S"TOUTENBURGH
BUILDING GOING UP

OF Ultra-modern construction, the
ten-story Stoutenburgh manufacturing
building now being built for the In
dustrial Building Company, at Plane
and Academy streets, will be n of
the best of its kind in the country,
The ground space occupied by the
building is 109x105 feet. Built of con-
crete and steel 1t will be strictly fire.
proof. 1t will have an exterior of
brick with an abundance of light from
almost a solid front and side of glass
windows. The position of the build
ing, bounded on one side by the canal
and on the rear by a church property,
will ensure that there will be no en-
croachments by high buildings to shut
off the light, and on these sides there
will be plenty of windows.
Besides the ten stories there will be
a high ceiling basement. There viii
be three entrances from the street. Two
elevators will be installed fer passenger
service and three for combination
freight and passenger use. They will
be of the latest design. of traction lifts,
as used in the largest buildings in New
York. There win be a broad stairway
at each end, and on the outside will
be erected a Philadelphia enclosed fire
escape.
One of the arrangements for fire pro-
lection Will be the distribution of auto
matte sprinklers throughout the build
ing. Absolutely no woodwork will be
exposed.
The heating equipment will be the
Fowler & Wolfe steam-heating system.
Already much of the space in the
building has been taken, among the
tenants being the Charles r. De Be
yoise Company, manufacturers of De
Revoise underwear. and the Delpark
Production Company, manufacturers Of
high grade pajamas and neckwear.
Robert b. S~toutenburgh. of 3 Gin
ton street. who is the agent for the
building. stated that the building would
be ready for occupancy not later than
July !. He said that while it was true
that several floors had been leased.
there was still plenty of choice space
to be had. The ground floor, which
has not yet been reserved, will be suit
able for a wholesale store. and Mr..
Stoutenburgh said that the space in
the building would be divided to suit
tenants.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
s282,2l2 VERDICT
FOR M0NTCLA|R|TE

NEW YORK, April 6.-Robert l..
Johnstone, of Montclair, N. j., secured
q verdict for $3.50, 212.50s yesterday in
his action against Charles r. Flint,
Wallace b. Flint and Frank r. Cord
ley, members of the firm of Flint & Co.
The trial began before Justice Scudder
and a jury in the Supreme Court,
Brooklyn, on March 70. and the case
went to the jury when court closed on
Thursday night. A sealed verdict was
opened yesterday, giving the plaintiff
the total amount sued for.
Mr.. tombstone is an importer of crude
gum chicle. In 1907, according t0 his
story, he proposed the merger of the
r. b. Dunn Company, of Rochester;
the Sen-Sen Perfume Company and the
Frank II. Fleer Company, of Philadel-
phia; the c. r.. Somerville Company,
of London. Canada; Curtis & Co., of
Portland, Me-, and the Grove Company,
of Salem, O.. Flint & Co. were to
finance the project. The combination
was to be independent of the American
Chicle Company. The plan was to elect
T. b. Dunn, of Rochester. president.
ON the day of the organization the
American Chicle Company was in
control. Henry c. Rowley, its secre-
tary, was elected president of the new
concern. Mr.. tombstone blamed Flint
& Co. and accused the concern of
turning its stock Owe to the trust. He
based his claim for damages in his
suit upon an alleged breach of con-
tract, and demanded one-half the
profits of promoting the new organiza-
ton.
Immediately after hearing from the
jury stephen c. Baldwin. who acted as
trial counsel for the defendants,
moved to set aside the verdict. The
motion will be argued before Justice
Scudder next Friday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
IRvINGTON.

A meeting of the members selected at
the recent meeting of the lrvington Town
Council by Mayor William l.. GlorieuS to
serve as Fairgrounds commissioners was
held last night in Town Hall. George A.
Kruttschnitt was elected chairman and
George NJ. Wills was chosen secretary.
men Frederick Eckelhofer and Nicholas
Weber and Robert j. Stillwell.
The Hilton Methodist Church Sunday
School will old special Easter exercises
tomorrow afternoon.
why Women Should Vote will be the
subject Of the second lecture of the edu-
c%ational series that viii be given under
the auspices Of the Socialist party in the
Glorieux building tomorrow night.
Rev. William II. Halner. pastor of the
First Christian Church of Irvington, is
confined TO his home with malaria.
Funeral services for Harrison L. Bow
man, who died last Tuesday, were held
avenue, I%rvington.' Rev. Edward Law
renee Sturges, rector of Trinity Episcopal
Church, ofticiated. Interment was in
Paramount Cemetery.
Arrangements nave been completed by
the Young Peoples Society of the Ger
maj Emmanuel Church. of Irvington. for
the entertainment to be given under its
auspices in Masonic Hall. Iryington Gem
tire, Tuesday night. April 16.
The Ivy Hill Cadet Corps will hold its
annual inspection and review tonight at
the armory in Irvington avenue, under the
direction of Major Franklin r. Vail. The
members of Company b will report at
their headquarters in the First Reformed
Church and proceed in a body to the ar
mory under the command of Captain
George, Patterson. Company A will re-
port at the armory under of
Captain Maurice Jacobs.
A social will be given tonight to Charles
j. Klaiber by his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gottlob Klaiber. of S45 Springfield ave-
nue.. in honor of his twenty-frst birthday
anniversary.
A surprise social was rendered To Fred
erick Tries last night at his home, 30
lures were recitations by Frederick
Meurer, piano selections by Miss Clara
Werner and vocal solos by Albert Meurer.
Tries. About twenty-five guests were
present.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06

With a large number of plays, the
work of the pupils Of the schools Of
Essex. Hudson and Union counties,
which have been submitted in The
Stars $3.50 prize ~play-writdng contest,
today marks the close OF the most
successful contest of its kind ever con-
Guided in this State. It iS now up to
the judges to go over the plays and
determine upon a winner Great in
terest is expressed throughout The en-
tire community with regard to the out
come of the contest. The great ques-
tons now are: What county will win?
What school will win? What contestant
will win?
A list of the plays and their authors
will be published next week.
We have received two plays from
Emil Klein, 1863 Peshine avenue, a pupil
of the Barringer High School.
The titles Of the offerings are: The
Honest District Attorney and His
Aunt from S~andusky."
"Who Is Guilty?" a fareical comedy
in one act has been received from
Samuel S~werdling, of 81 Rose street.
The author Is a pupil of the Central
Evening High School.
From Darkness to Sunshine a play
of the Wild West, has been received
from James McGovern, of % Chestnut
street, kearny.
Miss Florence Messig, of 243 Catha-
rine street. Elizabeth, a pupil of the
Morrell Street School, has submitted
a play entitled Jacks Confession"
Cupid in Politics. written by Sam
uel Meisterman. a pupil of the Kearny
High School, has also been received.
Jeanne Wynne,f a playlet by Miss
Helen S~choenwolf. of 81 Wright street,
this city. has been submitted. Miss
Schoenwolf is a pupil of the Washing
ton Street School.
From Miss. Florence c.. Vogt. of the
Central High School. Irvington, We
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
BURGLAR DISAPPOINTED;
DIDN'T GET BAYLES Sl,5OO.

A burglar who believed he would be-
come the possessor of $1,000 set aside
last night by William Bayles, a CON
TRACTOR. of 81 Steuben street, East Or
ange, for the payment of his men to-
day, last night forced a side window,
but did not find the money.
Mr.. Bayles had made a practise of
preparing his payroll in his home Fri
day evenings until a short time ago,
when he opened an Office in Newark.
He then decided not to keep the money
over night in his home. The thief who
entered last night is thought to have
been familiar with the contractors
movements. Mr.. Bayles's clothes were
searched while the family slept, but
nothing is missing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
DISGUISED AS BUTCHER,
SLEUTH NABS RUNAWAY.

His nd form concealed under the
folds OF d butchers garment. Police
man William j. Curtin, of Orange,
leisurely walked up to a coal car in
East Orange, near the Brick Church
depot, this morning and nabbed Fred
Palmer, a 1~5-year-old lad, wanted for
running away from a home at Flem-
ington. He will be SEN back to his
guardians. The lad was put away some
time ago, and this is his second at
tempt to escape. He eluded the Or
ange police for several days, and learn
ing his whereabouts Curtin disguised
himself to effect the lads arrest.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
PATRICK SHARKEY, EAST
NEWARKER, FOUND DEAD.

Heart disease is believed to have
caused the death of Patrick Sharkey, a
resident of East Newark for nine years.
Sharkey was found dead in bed at the
home of Hugh Clark, AZ Mulock place.
where he was a boarder. The dead
man retired as usual last night and APP
peared to be in the best of health.
Policeman Alexander McKenna was
notified. He learned that Sharkey was
a former resident of Church street,
South Orange. His brother-in-law,
John O'Connor, resides in Tichenor ave-
nue.. South Orange. At the direction of
Deputy County Physician Henry Alters,
of Harrison, the body was removed to
the Harrison morgue. DR.. Alters will
view the remains today.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
THESE THIEVES EVIDENTLY
PROHIBITION ADVOCATES.

Thieves, evidently temperance men,
as they only sought refreshments from
a bottle of sour milk, forced their way
through a rear window into Thomas F.
Lipsitt's hotel. in Cone street, Orange,
last night. Despite the presence Of
plenty of alcoholic stimulants, the
thieves only sampled the milk. and
whel that was found to be sour they
turned their attention to other things.
A cheap fountain pen II half a box
of cigars were the only articles missed
by the proprietor, as the miscteants
evidently We're frightened before they
had a chance to explore for ~valuables.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-06
YOUTHS HAND MANGLED
IN FACTORY MACHINE,

While at work about machinery in
the plant of the Condenslte Company,
in Bloomfield avenue. Glen Ridge, to-
day, Arthur Finerty. 10 years old, son
of John Fl. Flnerty. of 1923 Orange
street, Bloomfield, had his left hand
horribly crushed. The young man was
removed to the Mo~untainside Hospital.
Montclair. Physicians there believe
that amputation of the member will
have to be resorted to in order to save
the youths life.