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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08
ALARM IN TEXAS CITIES
OVER SPINAL MENINGITIS
Fifty-Five Deaths From the Disease
in Twenty-Five Days
in Waco.

WACO. Tex, January s.-Alarmed at
the number of fatalities resulting from
spinal meningitis in this city, fifty-f1ve
deaths in twenty-five days, at a meeting
Of business men today it was decided to
call upon DR.. A. Sephian, assistant to
DR.. Simon Flexner of Rockefeller Insti-
tute, New York, to investigate conditions
here. Dr. Sophian Is now in Dallas look
ing into the situation there.
Local Physicians Powerless.
Local physicians are unable to cope
with the disease. Motion picture shows
and vaudeville shows have been closed
because OF lack Of patronage, and Satur-
day the school board declined to permit
the schools to open Monday, There are
now Twenty-Five active cases.
Three deaths occurred Saturday night
In one instance a young farmer twenty
two years old retired perfectly well.
Shortly after midnight his wife awaken
ed, to find him in an unconscious condi-
ton. He died six hours later.
One Case in Austin.
AUSTIN. Tex, January 8.-The first
case Of meningitis to appear here this
winter developed yesterday. A three
year-old son of Harry Zekatz is the pa
tent The. Zekatz family came here
from Waco Wednesday on q visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08
MUSK OK AND REINDEER,
FROZEN FIELDS OF OHIO
Glacial Period and Other Topics
Discussed by Government
Scientist.

When the musk OK rooted arctic yege-
tation out of the SHOWS that covered
West Virginia and reindeer cantered in a
wild state across the vast ice fields of
Ohio. events that actually happened. ac-
cording to biologists. biologists and
psychologists, old mother earth was
about 10000 years younger than she is
today.
David White, government scientist.
appeared before the Biological Society
Saturday night equipped with numerous
notes and discussed for an hour or more
the half dozen formative periods of the
world.
Limit of Yellow Pine Area.
1.-The northernmost limit Of the yellow
pine was New Jersey. and they We're
scrub pines at that. 1t was bitter cold
weather on this continent of ours at that
time" said Mr.. White.
There were no thermometers then, but
we can draw our conclusions. he said,
..as to where the mercury would have
fallen.
I'VE are yet in the last period, known
as the glacial period. probably near the
close of it, he continued. THE evil
dence lies in the great ice caps at the
extreme ends of the earth-without doubt
still receding, as they have done for
thousands of yearsrSince the days when
they covered the middle section Of the
United States
'.As the glacial period has progressed
and the great ice caps or sheets have
passed on to the earth's extremities, the
nora and fauna developed and then grad
ually changed, assisted by migrations
from Asia by way of Siberia and Alaska
into the recognized fora and fauna of
today.
Formative Periods.
1.-THE formative periods indicate an al
most whimsical earth equilibrium. IL we
care to look at it in periods Of twenty,
fifty and one hundred thousands of years.
This in time has developed necessary en-
vironmental changes and, of course, q
relative change in biogenic stability.
Reasoning by past events, the earth
will some day be free of Ice and snow,
and probably will have a uniform tenn
pegature over its entire area. This is the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08

NEW YORK, January S.-Under in
structions from Mayor Gaynor. the
bureau Of licenses has sent out letters
to licensed dancing masters in New
York forbidding instruction in such
dances as the so-called turkey trot'
under penalty Of forfeiture OF license
Leading dancing instructors here ap-
prove the mayors attitude, II IL said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08

eventual condition scientists anticipate.
When 1t will come Is 2 matter Of years.
probably thousands OF them.''
The meeting was held i'm the lecture
hall of the Cosmos Club At the con-
clusion of Mr.. Whites address half
dozen members OF the society partici-
pated in a discussion OF the ideas he
advanced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08

1.-THE Garrulous and the Mute" by Roy
Norton. a story of western life, entered
in our prize story competition. See our
next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08

The question as to whether or not the
state has a right to pass laws limiting the
number OF working hours for women is
again to be brought before the supreme
court of Illinois. Because of the great
increase in legislative activity affecting
working women in most Of the states dur
ing the past year, women in all parts Of
the country will be interested in the de-
cision, even though they are divided in
their opinions Regarding the question. The
test case in Illinois was scheduled for
trial in December, but was deferred until
January at the request of the defendants.
ON one side are arrayed the 4.ational
Consumers League, all Of the women's
trade associations OF Illinois and many
other organizations On the other side
are the hotel keepers. restaurant keepers
whose business interests are affected.
of law passed last March by the Illinois
legislature prohibiting women from being
employed more than ten hours per day in
hotels, restaurants, telephone and tele-
graph offices, mercantile houses and a
number of other classes of business. 1t
is supplemental to q law existing limiting
the hours Of female employees in factories
and laundrtes. This new law. which went
into effect last June. practically prohibits
every industry or business in the state
from permitting women to work longer
than ten hours in day.
~
In the case of Chicago restaurant
1,ao bad Nr <1,4 ,,,rtA ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08
LABOR LAWS FOR WOMEN.
By Frederic J. Haskin.

Illinois law now under test in the su-
preme court Of the state will not be
brought to the national tribunal.
A similar contest is expected soon in
the state of California. This case will
have peculiar interest in view OF the
fact that women have recently been
granted suffrage in that state, and that
it Is the only state having women's
suffrage which has passed any extensive
labor laws. In the other women's suf-
frage states there is comparatively little
as yet unimportant.
California has also peculiar clause In
its constitution respecting the rights of
women. providing that mo person on ac-
count Of sex shall be disqualified from
entering upon or pursuing any lawful vo-
cation or profession"
* x
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08

The Oregon law prohibtted women en-
,,oved IN launderies, or In any occupa-
ton requiring
u.al%h If Women them to stand on
their feet, from
q National Asset. working more
than eight hours q day. An inspector
found a woman working In LAUNDRY
late one night. The arrest of the pro-
prietor followed. He was fined. but ap-
pealed to the higher courts, each time
losing. Then the laundrymen OF the state
united in bringing the case before the
United States Supreme Court on the
ground Of its being unconstitutional ana
an infringement upon personal liberty.
The court. in 1905. decided the law to be
constitutional, Justice Brewer. who read
the opinion. stating that the health OF
women Is an asset to the nation ana that
each state has q right to pass laws for
the protection Of that health. In view
,Af thts decision It u claimed that the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08
Merchants Appeal
to Higher Court.

Cook county court upheld the constitu-
tionality OF the new law. The case was
then appealed to the supreme court of the
state, and will be heard within few
weeks.
In 1898 q law was passed in Illinois
limiting the hours Of females in certain
employments to eight hours q day. This
law was rendered invalid, the supreme
court holding it to be "a purely arbitrary
restriction upon the right Of the citizen
to control his or her time and faculties,
and that there was nothing to indicate
that the law was sanitary one." This
same court, however, later sustained a
new law limiting the hours of labor for
females to ten hours q day in factories
and laundries. At this time the attorneys
for the state, influenced by the Con-
sumers' League and several of the more
prominent women's trade organizations.
only to the health OF women. but also to
the good Of the race, and that sex dit
ference warranted a statutory distinc-
tion."
This factory and laundry law has been
in oDeration in Illinois for two years. The
action Of the last legislature extending
the protection to woman workers in other
industries causes the new contest. Hotel
keepers claim that the new law Is an
unjust restriction, as housework Is not
hard. They say that women working in
their own homes, as well as domestics In
private service, work from ten to twelve
i1onrs a. day without injury. In many
cases the enforcement Of this law requires
the employment OF two sets OF workers,
ana those who have been doing the work
surfer. because when their time period Is
shortened their wages are lessened pro-
portionately.
al An the earlier Illinois suit were used
in the New York court Of appeals, which
declared Unconstitutional law passed IN IN
women TO ten hours a day. and prohibit
ing ali work between pm. and 8 am.
A similar case in Oregon was taken on
anpeal to the United States supreme
Court with the decision IN faVor OF the
law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08
Superb Footwear for
WOmen's Evening Wear.


W.
$3.50 to 5000 pair.
5000 pair. Reduced ON $1,000.
Woodward s Lothrop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08

In the case of Chicago restaurant
keeper. backed by the united efforts of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08

r2-INCH FRENCH SEAL COATS:
Was 10000. Now. ....... $0S.OO
Was S1l5.OO. Now. ......... $500
Was SOS. 900. Now. ..........S 67.5O
Was S1OD,OD. Now. $500
5o-INCH HUDSON SEAL COATS:
Was 100000. Now. .S125.m
Was S25O.OO. Now. ....... .Sl75.OO
. SABLE SQUIRREL COATS:
52=imcI1, was Sl75.OO. Now. ISL $500
AO=imcE1, was S125.OO. Now. ;. 10000
52-INCH BROWN COMFY COATS:
Was $4,000. Now. .......... $500
Was $500. Now. .S25.OO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08

A woman was arrested in San Francisco
and fined for keeping dance hall, action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-08
QM000W@r0 6 I0fbr0p'
New York-wAsHTNdT0N-Paris.
Calendars Reduced to Sc, 1Oc 15c and 25c
Regular Values to SIPS.
WOMEN'S READY=TO=WEAR
APPA REL

gnuinend the the finest
lor
ranging the best OF Its kind
FUR COATS
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-15
Botherino a DueIist.

Brantome. French author, in Duel
ing Stories of the Sixteenth Century"
tells of the code then in vogue. 1t was
allowed in the challenge to stipulate as
many different weapons as one pleas.
ed without specifying the particular
ones with which one would actually
fight The antagonist was bound to
provide himself with all. One duelist
insisted ION the provision Of no less
than thirty different kinds Of arma-
ment. for foot and horseback; nay. he
even specified the kind Of horse
coursers. blood horses from Spain and
Turkey. thoroughbreds. cobs, some in
harness with ears and tail clipped.
some saddled In jennet style. some
with heavy plated armor and so on
The object was not only to take HE
adversary by surprise. but to put him
to enormous expense and exhaust his
resources"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-15
Editor Hodges( Hare.

Editor Walter Hodges, formerly at
Franklin, Robertson county, but now
of Nocona, Montague county, was in
Bryan a short while today on bust
ness and paid The Eagle a pleasant
call While here he was shown over
part Of the city and was pleased at
the building in progress, especially
that on Main street He was also
pleased to see the spring,lke appear
ance Of everything in this section, re-
marking that Montague county, which
is on Red river in North Texas, did
not have a green leaf in it at this
time. While Hodges was known only
as a country printer at the time he
was located at Franklin, he is now
doing well, looks prosperous and
happy, and is mayor of his town, No
coma. He has developed that hustling
spirit that forces men to do things and
is helping to develop his town and
county. He is also a candidate for
state senator from his district with
fair chance to win, and with his push,
energy and pep" we predict a sue
cessful campaign for him.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-15
THE|RUNIFORMS

The members of the Boy Scouts or
ganization of this city have received
their uniforms, which are very similar
to the regulation uniform of the Unit
ed States army.
Following are the officers of the
Bryan company: Rev. Glenn Finn
scout master; Walton Cole, patrol
leader; Edgar Derden, assistant patrol
leader.
There are over six thousand boy
scouts in the United States, and no
greater organization for boys was ever
1t teaches manliness and
good citizenship. A scout must be
brave, clean, kind, help
full, thrifty and obedient. He must be
reverent, courteous, cheerful, friendly
and loyal. Any organization that has
for its object the instilling of these
principles into the lives of our boys
is worthy the support and encourage
ment of ALL
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-15
"Hardv Drinkipo Water.

Many persons have long believed that
1t is Injurious to the health to drink
hard" water. Medical authorities now
assert that there Is no foundation for
the belief, and some maintain that hard
water is even superior to soft water
for drinking purposes. They point out
the fact that ordinary food contains a
great deal more lime than is to be
found in even larger quantity Of wa.
ter than any one would be likely to
drink. Govt is said to occur alike
among those who do and those who do
not drink hard water. According to the
statistics quoted in the London Engi'
neer, the death rate in hard water
towns" is actually less than In soft
water towns" It is also the fact that
most Of the natural waters that have
proved valuable in treating diseases at
tributed to the drinking Of hard water
themselves contain no small proportion
of lime salts.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-15
A Curious Specie. Of Birds.

Among the curious birds of the East
Indies is species that is nearly ex-
tinct. These birds always travel In
pairs that are hardly ever separated.
The beak of the male is short and
strong, while that of the female Is fine.
long and curved The males work Is
to break with his strong bill the tough
bark of trees In order that his mate
may introduce her pointed beak into
the holes dug into the trunk by insects
and so extract food. When the male
detects an insect haunt" he lays it
bare. and the female pulls forth the
prey with her beak. divides 1t In two
gives the male his portion and eats the
other, continuing the process until both
have had enough. Consequently the
death of one or the other means star.
walton to the survivor, the female be-
ing unable to break the bark OF trees
and the male to take out the prey
when its presence Is exposed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-15
GEN. sToDDARD AT BRoWNWooD
Most Favorable Mention Of Him and
Col. G. !. Goodwin, a Former
Citizen of Bryan.

Gen. H. B. Stoddard, past most emf.
nent grand master of the Grand En-.
campment of the United States
reached Brentwood this afternoon
from his home at Bryan to attend the
meeting of the grand commandery.
General Stoddard has the peculiar dis
tinction of having been the only Texan
who has ever occupied this exalted
position. In addition to his being most
eminent grand master, he is a past
grand commander of Texas, and is
probably the best known Knight Tenn
plar in the world He is making head
quarters at the Southern Hotel.
Years ago Col. G. I. Goodwin lived
in Bryan, where he and General Stod.
dard were near neighbors and close
friends, and it was a real pleasure to
see these two old soldiers renew their
former friendship and acquaintance.
General Stoddard has not missed a
grand commandery meeting within the
memory of any of the modern Knights
Templar, and has acted as installing
officer of the grand officers for great
many years.-Brownwood Bulletin.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-15
BIG SURPRISE TO MANY IN BRYAN

Local people are surprised at the
QUICK results received from simple
buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc., as
mixed in Adler-i-ka, the German ap-
pendicitis remedy. e. r. Emmel, drug
gist, states that this simple remedy
antisepticizes the digestive system
and draws off the impurities so thor
oughly that A SINGLE DOSE relieves
sour stomach, gas on the stomach and
constipation INSTANTLY.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-15
Bids Wanted

Bids will be received until noon Of
the 18th instant for improving and re-
modelling two-story brick building, as
per plans and specifications on file
with Architect F. E. Giesecke, and in
our office at Bryan. The right to re-
ject any and all bids is expressly re.
served. The Bryan Telephone Co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-15
: ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

Constable p. II. Arlington brought
to the county Jail in this city today
a German teamster John Alfinger, en-
ployed at the rock quarries near Mill
lean, who had gashed himself up bad
ly in an attempt to commit suicide.
The man is about forty years OF age.
He had three knife wounds, one in
the throat, one near his heart and one
in his side. None of them, however,
is thought to be fatal.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-15
convicts Taken to Huntsville.

The state transfer agent was here
yesterday and took the prisoners con-
victed at the recent term of the dis
trict court to the penitentiary at
Huntsville. There were ten men, eight
negroes and two white.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-12-24
SnOden W. McCIung Dead

The people of this community
were shocked dreadfu,ly Friday
morning when telegram came
to Allen Hardman, Sr.. Of Mop'e-
wood, announcing the death of
County Clerk S. w. McClunr,
which occurred at Ashcviile,
N. c., Thursday evening at 500
O'Clock.
Mr.. McClung was a young
man of about thirty-fve years
CT ;ge and was an energetic,
active man.
Since early manhood he had
been engaged in the timber busi-
ness and while exposed in the
pursuit Of that occupation be con-
tracted tuberculosis. a few
years ago he moved to Asheviile
in hopes that the climate Of that
region would benefit him.
Mr.. McClung was a prominent
man in bus ness and social ci'c.es
of This country, having served
ten years a county clerk, in
which capacity he was an eff
cient and courteous official. He
has been for several years q
stakeholder and director in The
Calhoun County Bank and was
up until a short time ago stock
holder and director in the Little
Karawha Log & Tie Co.
The deceased is survived by
his widow, who was formerly
Miss Geraldine Hartman, tive
little daughters, Edith and Vir.
qinil, and one brother James L.,
Of Pensacola, Fla, and three sis.
ters Mrs. Allen Hardman, OF
Maplewood, Mrs. O. P. Need, Of
Tampa, Fla, and Mrs. w. c.
Rathbone, of Parkersburg.
Mrs. and Mrs. r. G. Hardmar
departed Friday for Ashevillt
and will bring the remains K
Maplewcod, whence the funera
will be held on Wednesday Of
Thursday.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-12-24

Who is going to be our new
postmaster? When the present
incumbent, j. A. C. Smith, Ell
teis upon the duties of the Office
to which he was elected in the
recent election, he thereby auto
ma ical'y vaca.es his commission
as postmaster. 1t will probably
be three or four months from
the first Of January until the ap-
pointment is made by the Demo
cratic postmaster general and it
is q plum worth picking. Al
ready several Of the local Repub-
licans are running up their light
ming rods and there will be a live
ly scramble. CD to it, boys. It
will be your last chance at the
pie counter for some time.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-12-24

Roane county presents the
name Of her favorite son, Major
Hal Depue for the appointment
Of United States Fish Commits
sioner, 20 take the place Of Hon.
George M. Bowers Of this S ate
who is now holding the place.
Hal Depue is peculiarly fitted
for this important position urder
the Federal government and for
that reason more than any other
his appointment is being urged
by his many friends throughout
the State.
in point Of party service no
man in this State can lay great
er claim to an appointment I'M
der the incoming administration
and all signs now point to Major
HaI Dcpuc as the next United
States Fish Commissioner.
The above from last weeks
Spencer Bulletin, will be read
with pleasure by Mr.. Depue's
many friends i'm this county.
This is an extremely important
Office and it needs a good man to
fill it. Hal Depue will make
good in it and his many friends
here will be glad to lend him
their support
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-12-24

For esrache. too.bacbe, pains
burns, fcalds sore throat, Try DR..
Thomas Eclectic Oil, a splendid
remedy for emergencies.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-12-24
Sale OF Delinquent Lands

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVE
lots OF land. I'm the County OF
payment OF the taxes for the
undersigned Sheriff at public
House OF said county. between
in the afternoon on MONDAY,
Each tract or lot. or so much
for SO much cash as is suffic
set forth in the following tabl,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-12-24
County Directing.

Judge, w A. Parsons,
Circuit clerk, G. G. Starcher.
Deputies, Eyert Starcher and s. r. Waldo.
Prosecuting Attorney, A. G.. Mathews.
Assistant, S. p. Bell,
Sheriff, G.. A. Jarvis.
Deputy, ]. S Jarvis,
Assessor, "BOb' Knots
Deputies, George Hays and Bob Molloban.
SuPt Of Schools, Wheeler Chcnoweth,
Com of school Lands, Bruce Terrell,
County Court Zach stump, President, q.
- lynch and Gran Johnson, oomisuoners
Clerk, $. w. MoClnnR
pcpu les, Gay Stalnaker and ira Hard.
man
circuit court couvenes Bird Tuesday In
April, August and November.
County court meets 1st Monday IN jan
uary, April, July and November.
commissioners in chancery, Daniel K.
slut Ter. Albert Smith Albert G.. Mathews.
and Elliott Chenoweth
Commissioners Of Accounts. T.. w. Hal
A.tnoldsburg and s r. Wdd), Grant,
Vile
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-12-24

To all our readers, far and
near, a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-12-24

IN that the following described tracts OF
alhoun, which are delinquent for the non.
year 1919. will be offered for sale by the
auction at the front door OF tho Court
the hours OF ten in the morning and four
The 9Th DAY OF JANUARY, 1918.
thereof Us shall be necessary, will be sold
ent TO satisfy the amount due thereon. as
.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-12-24

Your last chance to be urged
to buy Red Cross Seols.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-12-24
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the Bank of
Grantsville will be held at its
bank rooms in the town of Grants
vile on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18th.
1912, at TO O'Clock, A. NJ, for
the purpose Of electing a Board
of Directors for the ensuing wear
and such other business as NAV
properly come before the meet
ing.
ARTHUR G.. MILLER.
Cashier.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-12-24
LEE DISTRICT

Anderson, J. A. .......
Adams, c. c.. Harriet
and II. b. Kerby ....
Adanans, r. r. e. r. a.
ITS. ........
Adams. p. c.. r. w.
Clevinager. S. A. Sim
mons. Aetna OIL &
Gas Co. ............
Altiz-r. II. A. Hrs. ....