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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
The First consldsr atIon.

At st. Andrews some years ago an
old farmer and his plowman were
carting sand from the seashore. They
were behind the target on the rife
range, but hidden by bank Of sand
from a party Of volunteers, who were
then on foct at practice. "a stray bull
let struck the plowman on the leg.
and he Immediately dropped. exclaim.
ing: I'm shot" n VI
Without moro ado the farmer
scrambled up the bank and. waving
his hands to the volunteers, shouted:
Hey. lads, stop that. will ye?
You've; shot a man, and it MIGHT hae
been the horse! london Tit-Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
FIND PLOT TO KILL DUKE
Italian Priest 10 Involved In Scheme to
Assassfnate.

Vienna, juno ,25.-A plot to assas-
sinate Archduke Joseph Ferdinand
came to the light here through the
Rarrulity of an intoxicated Italian
peasant named Impavic. Impavic's
maudlin talk about his mission to hurl
a bomb into the young nobleman's
auto during the Alpine endurance run
lad to an investigation, with the result
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
WONT SEND ] ARMY 10 CUBA
War Department Abandons Plan to
n Dispatch "Expeditionary Force"
x to island Country.

9.sa Washington, June 2S.- The improve
ment Of conditions in Cuba led the
war department to abandon the ar
rangements made for the dispatch of
4 the "expeditionary force" OF about
IL, 900 men, and orders were issued to
z put out of commission the four big
4 army transports at Newport News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

IL ~ +7ts- 4-5ats 90 p. fs-, = Z 2
placed anyuhers. q.
tracts and Kills all
! Aiss. Neat, clean or.
nAnientsl, convenient,
cheap. GAsts ali
ssason. nads Of
metal, cAn'tspillofhH
over; will not soil -
.injuYs anything
Guaranteed effective
Sold by dealers -
. sent prepaid for q.
Ava. 1roeklya. y. Z
&c. =. , :
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
WILL FORMALLY NOTIFY TAFT
National Republican Committee VIII
Do Little Until President 10
Heard From.

Chicago, June 25.-The new Repub-
lican national committee at its first
meeting appointed subcommittee of
nine to formally notify President Taft
of his denomination and ascertain his
choice for chairman in the campaign.
It had been reported persistently
that President Taft was ready to noti-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

Georgia Legislature In Session.
Atlanta, Ca, June 2S-The Georgia
legislature met Wednesday for its an
nual f1fty-day session. The Tippings
bill, aimed to prohibit the sale of near
beer is the most important legislar
lative matter in sight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Easy to Cut the Price

"a man went into. a butchers shop
and asked how much sausages were
pound. 4
4 '"Ah," said the butcher, der brice
vas gone ups. shall hat to sharge
you twenty-five cents.
""Nonsense!"" exclaimed the custom
or, that is outrageous. can get
them at Schmidt's for twenty cents"
we'll, w don't you
5 Because he was out Of them. ~
"Oh, veil, replied the butcher. III
4 vas oudt OF 'em. I'd sell 'em for tven'
~ cents, too. !"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

fy the committee at It's meeting that
he wanted Charles d. Hilles. his prt.
vate secretary. No notification was
received and the committee adjourned
after brief session.
The members of the subcommittee
on notification are Gen. Powell Clay
ton, Arkansas; Roy o. West. Illinois;
John T. Adams. Iowa; Charles B. War
rem. Michigan; Thomas K. Niedring-
haus, Missouri; Fred W. Estabrook,
New Hampshire: Newell Sanders. Ten
nessee: Alvah H. Martin, Virginia, and
S. A. Perkins, Washington. .+
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
What hal. none Of them III l
The Shorter Route.

Lady Duff-Gordon, at q luncheon at
Sherry's in New York, told an anec.
dote apropos Of the divorce evil.
1.-TWO girls she said, were chat.
ting. over a cocktail and cigarette.
Marriages are made in heaven.
said the first girl, and she blew :
cloud OF smoke into the air and re-
garded 1t with dreamy eyes. ..sis
1.-THE second girl with a light laugh
replied: n Il, {. i5 n
Eyes, that Is true; but. thank
goodness, to anmake them We have
TO 60 only as far rs Reno.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Two Boston r,

TWO Boston Papers Join.
Boston, June 28.-The sale OF the
Boston Evening Traveller, one OF the
Oldest newspapers In the state, to the
Boston Herald was announced.
Wednesday by J. W. Farley, publisher
of the Herald. ST.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Drops 5000 Feet In Parachute.

y Drops 5000 Feet In Parachute.
Hampstead, KY, June ga para.
chute drop Of 5000 feet from the seat
5,of a Wright biplane was made here
y Wednesday night by J. Rodman Law,
who lately has jumped from the
Statue, of Liberty and from the roofs
aiof Manhattan skyscrapers. The bi.
plane was owned and operated by
Harold Brown of Boston.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Ex-senator Hiootna Dies.

Ex-senator Higgins Dies.
Wilmington, Del, June 2S.-Former
United States Senator Anthony Hg-
gins OF Delaware died at the home OF
his brother, 81 Washington square,
New York, Wednesday. Mr.. Higgins
had been i'll for some time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Pay Honor to Rousseau.

q Geneva, Switzerland, June 2S.-A
notable celebration was begun here
Wednesday of the two hundredth an
niversary OF the birth of the famous
philosopher, Jean Jacques Rousseau.
born in Geneva June %, 1872.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
4 puellst, at a Banquet.

A famous Hungarian duelist cele-
brated in 1886 his thirty-fifth encoun-
ter. He gave :, banquet to which only
those were hidden who could Prove
six duels An exception was made in
favor of woman who had met and
Killed her man,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
p,Herioo Trade Names.

In this country a person who splits
out shingles is called single weav.
or. In England shingles are not made
in this way; but lath are regularly
rtven, and a maker Of them is called
n lath render,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Da,;v THOUGHT.

Only to find our duty certainly and
somewhere, somewhere do it faithfully,
makes us string, happy and useful
men and tun%s our lives into some
feeble echo of the life of God.-Phillips
Brooks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Hr,ia 20 Life.

.'What success have you had with
the portrait Of your mother-in-law?"
"Tremendoua It is such a speaking
likeness tina: my brother, when he
came to loon at It, instinctively put
his cigar behind his back."-Fliegende
3Blaetter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Aluminium lndustrx Grows,

The aluminium industry has grown
enormously from production OF less
than 100000 pounds in the United
States In 1888. In the next 10 years
1t had become 100000 pounds, and in
1903 it was 100000 pounds, while
today it is $4,000, 900 pounds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Cloth From Seaweed,

Within the last few months there
has been perfected in England a meth
cd for weaving into cloth the fiber OF
seaweed found in Southern seas. The
fiber, after treatment, is soft, pliable,
strong, much like wool in some re.
Spects, and easy to spin. a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
German Aviator Is Hurt.

Elwood. Ind, June 2s.-Frank Hoov.
1er. the noted German aviator. was
seriously injured and his biplane
wrecked at the beginning of flight
"Wednesday, when his machine crashed
through the wall Of q stable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Aer ldea Of Men.

Five-Year-O ld-Pretty useful, amt ].
mamma? a5f sss
Mamma-Yes, dear.
Five -Old-Almost as useful a.
man?
Mamma-Em, ye-es.
Five-Year-O Old don't mean Santa
Clause or God, but any ordinary man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
So IL
No Limit.

Genealogist, So you want me to
trace your Enffish ancestry? suppose
you'd like to 80 back to William the
{Conqueror." farvenu-"Oh, yes, or
earlier."-Harrcr's Bazaar. 3t5 Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Captain Rostron Honored.

Liverpool, June 28.-For rescuing
the survivors of the White Star liner
Titanic, Capt A. H. Rostron OF tho
Carpathia received the thanks OF the
city of Liverpool and gold medal
Wednesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

that 1mpavic and an Italian priest
named Cantinaro, who is charged with
promising the former 500 If he killed
the archduke. A shrapnel bomb was
found In Impavics house near Gorice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Consistency.

IF you are member Of the anti
gambling club. why can't you attend
the meeting this EVENING""
Because l have an engagement ].
can't break to play BRIDGE"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

Make your failure tragical by the
earnestness of your endeavor. and
then 1t win not differ much from sue
cess.-Thoreau. &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Mystifyinq.

your little boy seems to be getting
along finely in school,"
Eyes. I can't understand it, either.
Everybody thinks he takes after his
father"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

Mrs. wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
.teething. softens the gums, reduces tndamma-
ton, allays pain, curss wind collie, 25c bottle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

The Paxton Toilet Co. Of Boston,
Mass, will send a large trial box OF
Paxtine Antiseptic, a delightful cleans
ing and germicidal toilet preparation,
to any woman. free, upon request.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Lone Service.

You say you were In one place tor
ten years. Why did you leave?"
II was pardoned by the gov'nor.
mum. Judge. y s.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Got rierInterested.

''Our cook hes been with us for two
months now" "Row do you account
for that?'' "Ste's reading continued
story in the w4ekly magazine we sub.
scribe to."-Ksnsas City Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Klaus Whips Carpenter

Dieppe, June 25.-Frank Klaus Of
Pittsburg defeated George S. Carpen.
tier, the French champion. in the
nineteenth round of their fight here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Dared Hin, Out.

HAS publisher ever made you an
offer, Mr.. Scribbles?" -,
ooh, yes, but his offer was so bell
ligerent that I didn't accept it."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

Yet Solomon in all his glory never
wore an opera hat that would open
and shut. 5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

Years ago Garfield Tea was introduced
and since Its appearance has won hearty APP.
prevail because 1t does what Is claimed for 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
The Lesser Half.

Henpecked Husbands my wife
going out, Dora ~ u
DoraYes, sir. Y; b IA
Henpecked Husband Do You know
II I am going with her?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
cole. CarboliIsaive

.--aII C01e'0 OutDOl1DWKW07-|
Relieves and cures itching, torturing dis.
cases OF the akin and mucous membrane.
superior Pile Cure. IS and 30 cents, BY
druuRists. For free sample write 70 J. W.
Cole d Co., Black River Falls, Wis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
~ -.
=. ABSORBllE JR /. n y. z

ustA bS0Rb1lE JRR.n sosI1
I'm Corns, Bunions, CAL
wa lous Bunches, Tired,
VA Aching, Swollen Feet.
EE4 Il allays pain and takes
S4AFA out soreness and infam-
'EZszS nation promptly 81 ealing
and soothing ~ causes q
better circulation Of the blood.
through the part, assisting natufs
in building new, healthy tissue and
eliminating the old. Alex Ali,
sTobinsport. Ind, writes Nov. 49,
1908. No doubt you remember
my getting two bottles Of your
ABSORBING, JR., for a bunions
on my foot. My foot is we'll" Also
valuable for any swelling or painful
affliction, Goitre, Enlarged
Glands. Varicose Veins, Milk
Leg, Strains, Sprains. Heals
Cuts, Bruises, LaceratiOns.
Price sI.oo and $500 at all Drug
gists or delivered. Book 4GFree.
vi. Young, r $40 Temples Springfield, Man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

A postal card to Garfield Tea Co., Brook
lyn, N. Y, asking for sample will repay you.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

It's difficult for the average man to
understand why some women are teal-
GUS Of their husbands.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
TAFT and SHERMAN CHOSEN
BY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Greatest Battle History of American Politics Results in
| Victory for President--Wins on First Ballot with
56i' Votes--Roosev Men Refuse to Vote

presented the name Of James S. sher-
man to succeed himself.
Boies Penrose' name was next pre-
scented by q delegate from Pennsyl-
vania. but received no second. nor did
Penrose receive any votes.
Other andidates presented to the
convention in brief speeches were
Senator Borah. G. e. Merriam. Gill
lette. Senator Beveridge and Govern
or Hadley
Sherman 10 Winner.
Tho roll call was rushed through
with the greatest expedition, Sher.
man winning on the 6rst ballot. The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

Nonsense. I'm with her constantly,
and I've never heard her say q word"
well, there's no telling when she'll
begin. She moved into the house We
moyd out of. IL q n 5$a.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Hi. Choice,

This enterprise is promising one"
'Is it? But what I'm looking for 10
= paying proposition"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

It's tough when loves young Arcaa
dies of old aga
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
Uneasy.

''Why do you avoid Mrs. Wombat? :"
Il think she's been talking about
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

Mr.. spat-Now, II you'll just listen
to me-
Mrs. spat oh. you can't convince
me-
Mr.. Spat Probably not, but II we're
going to spend the rest Of the
night in argument I want my share Of
the time ~ 5 s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

When you are expecting an oppor
tunity it ia sure to miss the boat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

Nothing succeeds like the efforts OF
some people to be disagreeable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

II you would discover woman's
weakness, keep quiet and listen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03

Thus enSea convention that villa
90 down in history az the most 70,
markable in history. The weary dele
gates, exhausted with long hours Of
strain and excitement, thankful that
at last 1t was all over, broke into
Wild cheers and the convention wound
up amid scenes Of great excitement
and confusion. S
Roosevelt delegates rioted for near
~ .. half hour in the Republican na-
tionaI convention as the Temporary OF.
gantzation controlled by the Taft ma
chine was made the permanent or.
ganizaton Their rfotous demonstra-
lions. quelled BY the police. but served
to delay the prepared action OF the
steam roller. ssi Y S5$s#
The reports, majority and minority,
OF the rules committee were tabled
and the convention proceeded under
the old rules. ;$$3s.s.
Henry J. Allen Kansas progressive,
read Colonel Roosevelt's two con-
demnatory statements Of the day. ellie
iting some by play and . few cnsers
from the door.
Then Charles Warren Fairbanks be-
gan the reading Of the report Of the
resolutions committee. the platform.
q Taft platform. Argument at con-
siderable length on the platform fol-
lowed. Is IS. h s..
AT $50 the platform was declared
adopted by Chairman Elihu Root. The
vote stood: IA 3s
Not voting ................... ..343
Against .................... IS
Absent 9. . 16
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
BUY THIS FARM AND
YOUR FORTUNE Is MADE

600 acres level corn and alfalfa land. Two miles
from town, well improved, i've houses. This -
the greatest bargain In Oklahoma at $50 PEI
acre. WI. THOMPSON, Pauls Valley, oklAs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
DAISY FLY KILLER
". n D. CHICAGO. NO. 2s-1s12.5

xA1oLp soAERs. - Dsxaas
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-03
REAL ESTATE

III, 900 ACREs-Red River Valley and North
Dakota farms for sale imp and unimp. and
size !; $40 to SOS q. 9. Z. Befgh, Hslstad. Nina.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
RAIL-
ROADERs INDICTED
They Are Charged by Federal Grand
Jury with Violating Anti
Trust Law.
[By Associated Press.l

New York, Dec. 23.-Charles S. Mel
len, president of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad; E. J..
Chamberlain, president of the Grand
Trunk railway of Canada; and Alfred
w. Smithers, chairman Grand Trunk
board of directors, were indicted by
the federal grand jury here today,
charged with violation of the anti
trust law in an alleged monopoly
agreement existing between the two
roads.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
BRITISH sCHOONERs
FOUNDEREO IN GULF
Wrecked by West Indian Storm and
All on Board Were
Lost.
[By Associated Press.l

Mobile, Ala, Dec. 23.-The British
schooners Cartagena and Georgian
foundered in the Gulf of Mexico be-
tween the Cayman islands and Ja-
maica in recent West Indian storm,
according to advices received here
this morning. All on board, number
ing twenty-five, were drowned.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
MADE FURTHER
CLAY INSPECTION

The superintendent of the brick
manufacturing company that has been
investigating this Southern territory
has been here with Mr.. Hewitt for a
couple of days. The extent of the
territory has been fully demonstrated
and the clay has been pronounced
good. The superintendent expressed
the opinion that fifteen-year supply
was available, with shipping facilities,
and arranged for two tons Of the clay
to, be shipped to the factory.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
BOMB WOUNDS V|CER0Y
OF INDIA IN DELHI
Hurled at Him from Housetop as
He and His Wife Rode an EIe-
phant Into the New ca6ita.
[By Associated Press.I

Delhi. Dec 23.-Lord Hardinge,
viceroy of India, was wounded and his
attendant killed by bomb hurled
from a housetop as he was entering
the capital in state today. The bomb
struck the basket of the elephant on
which Lord and Lady Hardinge were
riding. Lord Hardinge's shoulder was
slightly hurt.
Tie vicerpy was making formal en-
try into Delhi in connection with the
transfer of the capital from Calcutta.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
CUTTING ScRAPE
THIS AFTERNOON

In a difficulty this afternoon on the
Exchange Hotel block between Tom
Hodges and J. A. Pope, mechanics.
Pope's throat was badly slashed with
knife. The jugular vein was sew
cred. He was taken at once to the
office of DR.. Sims, who succeeded in
arresting the flow of blood in time to
save his life. 1t is thought he will
recover.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
A SHERMAN MOTHER
DIED FROM JOY
Her Son and Little Granddaughter
Came to Spend Christmas with
Her and Her Joy Over
came Her.
[By Associated Press.I

Sherman, Texas, Dec. 23.--Joy over
the unexpected visit of Fitsch Hick-
man to his mother, Mrs. A. H. Hick-
man, with whom the son expected to
spend Christmas, caused her death
early this morning. When the son en-
tered his mothers home her happi-
ness gave way to nervous attack
and she died in five hours. Hickman
brought his little daughter from Mon
tana, where three months ago he lost
his wife and one child in a fire on his
ranch.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
PEACE CONFERENCE
OFF TILL SATURDAY
fpv A.soc,a,ad press 7

tBy Associated Press.1
London, Dec. 23.-After short ses-
sion this morning the peace confer
ence adjourned to Saturday.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
TWO HUNDRED COAL
MINERS ENTOMBED
fBy Associated Press.l

Toxic, Dec. 23.-Two hundred jap
anese coal miners were entombed and
probably killed in a mine explosion
on the Island of Hokkaido today.
Only three were brought out alive.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

and Durango is worse. The strikers
at the Cananea mines now number
1900.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
PROMINENT RAILROAD
MAN RESIGNED
tBy Associated Press.I

New Orleans, La, Dec. 2S.-The
resignation of NJ. M. Dobbs, general
superintendent of the Louisiana lines
OF the Southern Pacific, was an
nounced today, effective January l..
His successor has not been an
nounced.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
Snow and sleet In Many Places.
IBy Associated Press.1

Snow and Sieet In Many Places.
lBy Associated Press.l
Dallas, Texas, Dec. 23.-With from
four to seven inches of snow reported
in the Panhandle region, light SHOWS,
sleet and heavy rains are reported
from many points in North and North
west Texas. Mckinney reported the
ground covered with snow, for the
first time in three years, and the
ground is coated with sleet and snow
at Stamford. Cleburne had rain, hail.
sleet and snow last night. There was
a light snow in Dallas, which melted
quickly. The snow and rain will be
of great benefit TO wheat.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
MEXICAN TROUBLES
INCREASE RAPIDLY
tBy Associated Press,

Washington, Dec. 23.-Reports indi-
cate the renewal of rebel activity in
the states of Morelos and Puebla,
Mexico, and the situation at Zacatecas
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
Heavy Snow In Oklahoma.
RID Associated Press.l

Muskogee,t Okla, Dec. 23.-Three
inches of snow fell in Eastern Okla
homa this morning. 1t is melting
rapidly.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
THIRTEEN DEAD IN
MOVING PICTURE FIRE
[By Associated Press.l

Menin, Belgium, Dec. 23.-Thirteen
are dead and fifty badly hurt as a
result of moving picture theatre fire
last night at Barraques. All the deaths
were caused by attempts to escape.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
SNOW IN NORTH
AND WEST TEXAS
fBy AssocIated Press.l

fBy Associated Press.1
Sherman. Texas, Dec. 23.-There
was heavy snawfall here this morn
ing and the ground is covered.
The Coconino sun., 1912-03-08

the object of the meeting, he called for nominations for chair man of the meeting, and John Slaughter was placed in nomina- ton and unanimously elected. E. H. Reeves was elected as secre- tary. Wm. Riggs was elected as assistant chairman.
 The question of the appointment of the county rangers was taken up, and it was the sentiment of the meeting that the rangers, as allowed by law, be appointed. A general discussion as to how the rangers should be appointed was then had, and it was finally decided to leave the appointment of the rangers to the sheriff.