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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-24
THE SENATORIAL CAUCUS
Open and Direct Charges Of Bribery
Preferred Against watson and
ChiltOn-LegisJatnre Re-
fuses to Investigate.

It has been charged that the Wat
son-Chilton domination controlled the
majority OF the House Of Delegates.
and by the exercise OF this control,
defeated the enactment OF a direct
primary law; accordingly. it can and
will be shown where this control was
acquired.
The influence Of Senators Watson
and Chiffon over the Democratic ma
jority Of the Legislature was acquired
prior to the converting OF the Legis-
lature in regular session. in the
Democratic senatorial caucus. in such
a manner as to faint their certificates
Of election to the United States SEN
ate.
From the manner in which control
Of tina caucus was acquired. charges
were openly made by leaders OF tho
Democratic party against Senators
Chiffon and Watson, and a number Of
the Democrats revolted and refused to
support the two candidates even after
they had been declared the caucus
nominees OF their party.
There are few Instances IN the his
tory Of this country where grave
charges OF like nature, affecting the
integrity and honesty OF the Legisla-
lture, have been made without any in
quiry for the purpose OF ascertaiuing
their truth or falsity. It would be
natural for innocent men, unJustly
accused. to seek vindeation by de-
handing a thorough probe OF these
charges. Senators Watson and Chill
ton did not demand an inquiry and
their friends In the LegIsIature pre-
vented an investigation.
The charges. made openly and adj
visedly on the floor Of the two Houses
CT the Legislature, and in the joint
assembly, that c. w Watson and VIM.
L. Chiffon secured their nominations
for the United States Senate through
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-24

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mere rumors- They YER
" in the light of day - lElNs
who had counted the colt Ees
not made for politica4 e1eef ~
bers Of an opposite party Int C
from some Of Tue gtEoNi.e1s
cratic members OF tbo
and were concurred n ~ q eEs
believing that the caucus nom
accorded Chiffon and Wnt1ol dlil
represent the sentiment e tIe
az the State or the fres; letQ
pembers OF the Legtslaturo
10 have their votes recorded flE3
loen who were suecetlI - Ge
ing the control of ths Do1nocE
caucus.
To some It may seen inst % l9EAl-
this skeleton from the cloget
material to discussion Of the dalell
Of primary legislation. But tho GIll-e
majority Of the people q West ;gliI-
GINA are interested 81 the llpZll-l
and integrity Of the men WHO oallo
them in high places. ana tlocontEoI
OF the Democratic caucus . - linked
with the control of tie Ds1cF
majority in the House IS Delegpe
which defeated the enact1aet 0f q
direct primary law. that g = Vlel
necessary to discuss this c81euG
show who was directly re 5.llle
for the stand OF the ll5lrs.
against a primary law.
The Dem0cF ls CGuCJils
On the nIght OF JanTsIsT lRtI Is
Democratic members Of tie -
islature called q caucus q
candidates for United st1te 1a
tors, one TO succeed Senator Il. q.
Scott for a term OF SIX yarr1 snd.s the
other TO m 1tlts' go. I'd .gll of
the late senator sts5lSca q lliiElI1..
The candidate for tiis short term. 1-is5
selected first. On the eleventh ballot
Clarence W watson VnS declared o
short term. He ives nominated ny
be the choice OF the caucus Tor tbs
one vote. VIM. 3. Chiffon vas no1ai.
mated on the nfth ballot Tor the lone
term Of six years ne vas holnl1 tea
By a majority OF two votes.
one week interviewed before the two
Houses Of the Legislature met 10 eo1s
arm the choice Of the Democratic cans
Gus. During that week the capltai
was filed with rumors % the eject
that the nominations accorded wat.
son and Chiffon had been secured
through the greatest corruption, Fhat
money had been lavishIy used . IN.
huence the vote Of member Of tie
Legislature ana that. the result had
been secured through system 81
bribery.
On January q. 1911. tho Two Hon
Of the Legislature. n accorasnco VIII
law. met to elect two United state
The sopse q pele1,1te
ceased from its iabors for this I'M
nor+ant event ana Deleeats sentiraul
Han. the oldest Democrat Il uolnt of
service IN the House. was picked to
place the name Of Clarence -. V7o4Son
before the House.
Omen CHARGES Of Bribery.
A few moments later and the runa-
mrs of bribery which had aitted about
the state ana had been discusses. 81
,malI groups of Ieg,glators.lv5ere opo.l
charges Mr. Nelson G. Hubl,Srd.
Democrat DeIegate from Ohio conn
y. frankly and candidly. anIuonnced
he belief IN these CHARGE oYfIs.17,,.
~, ,,-,ryiJIj,, e,,a-.. y, ,c,r,,Ssse
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-24

Confined On page tWo.l
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25
sedouin,s rhree Treasures.

There are always three things up
permost in the Be1ouin's mind-his
gun, his horse and his wives. The
most modern arms of precision have
replaced the primitive spear which,
until few years ago, was the usual
weapon. The Bedouin is quick to real
lie the efficiency of modern weapons
and soon becomes an expert marks
man. So much has the spear fallen
out Of favor that the bearer Of one
would be ridiculed In his own camp.
Such pride has the Bedouin in bis
weapons that even In his leisure hours
he sits fully armed, examining and
cleaning each piece In turn. making
himself accustomed to carrying their
weight No youth considers himself
man until he has fully equipped him
self. A sword Is much esteemed, but
generally only as an heirloom and as
giving distinction to the bearer There
are to be found many excellent blades
among the sheiks, some with his.
tory Of hundreds of years, having been
handed down from father to son.
Wide World Magazine.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25
CORPORATIONS MUST
| PAY FRANCHISE TAX

Austin. Texas, March 24.--Answer-
3g an inquiry from Secretary OF
bate c. G. Mcdonald. the attorney
enerars department, through Acting
"A 4 ,ttorney General James d. Walthall,
Bid that corporations chartered I'M
er section of the act OF the legis-
xture OF 1907, and conducting various
? Enterprises, such as the manufacture
M ice, gas, electric light and the sup
Ke1ly of water to the public, must pay
bert franchise tax on each different class
~ enterprise or pursuit. After quoting
= Ale letter of inquiry from the secre-
u Ittry OF state, Acting Attorney Gen
tal Walthall says:
"Under the statute referred to the
Edpply OF water to the public consti-
Pinfltes one purpose, the manufacture
|emhd supply of ice another purpose,
~, lectric light and motor power still
!. mother, and SO on. Corporations
prmed Hereunder are required to pay
p. fanchise tax as provided by law for
dikch of the purposes included in their
espective charters"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25
COMING WEEK DAY BY DAY
MONDAY.

Republican county conventions to be
held throughout Colorado.
Republican county conventions to be
held in the state of New York.
United States senate scheduled to
vote on the case of Senator Stephen
son of wisconsin.
National championship tournament
al pocket billiards will open in Horti-
cultural Hall, Philadelphia.
Biggest automobile show in the his
tory of the city opens at Indianapolis.
International Aeronautical Fedora
ton meets in Paris to revise rules
prior to the International contests.
Federal biscuit plants to be sold by
receiver of the company at New York.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25
FRIDAY.

New York legislature scheduled to
adjourn sine die.
Mrs. Taft holds last of her Lenten
musicals at the White House.
Annual meeting of the American
Academy of Political and Social
Science opens at Philadelphia.
King George will watch the running
of big steeplechase at Aintree.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
March 25.

warren 20
14O9-Council of Pisa ended schism Of
the church.
1595-Snow fell at Rome. No more
fell until 1884.
1693-Printing ordered to be intro
duced into New York.
1751-The commencement of the year
in England was altered from
this day to the first of January
to conform with the custom of
other European countries.
1S15-Confrmatory pact signed at
Vienna, by which the allied powers
solemnly united their forces to
maintain the treaty of Paris
against Bonaparte.
1S94-"Coxey's Army" Of seventy men
began its march from Massillon,
Ohio, to Washington, D. c.
1903-Mr. Wyndham, chief secretary
for Ireland, introduced the Irish
land bill into the house of COM
mons.
1909-Russia recognized Austria's an
neXation of Bosnia and Herze-
govina.
Crown Prince George OF Servia
renowned the succession to the
throne.
1911-Fire in the Asch shirtwaist fac
tory, New York City, killed 14S
persons, mostly women.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25
A Cow Tale.

We have heard of the pig in the
parlor," the bear in the china shop
and of "Mary's little lamb" that 'fol-
lowed her to school one day and made
the children laugh and play But yes.
terday afternoon Columbus school
teacher had first experience" with
Cow In school,"
Having loosed her tether, she dart
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25

ed into the school yard, followed by
the man on horseback who had been
leading her. And to further evade her
pursuer she ran fearlessly into the
house, through long hall on the next
gallery, and on into the street again.
The little folks within the adjacent
hall only escaped harm, perhaps,
through the prompt shutting of the
open doors by their alert teacher.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25
Pretty Lame Excuse.

Out OF the crowd in the police court
J. ! man was placed before the judge.
"You are accused, sir" said the mag
strate, 'of being drunk and disorder
!. y. Any defense?'
;. II am respectable man, sir" the
prisoner answered. "and this would
lever have happened only Travelled
J. rom Pittsburgh to New York yester-
J. lay in bad company"
"What sort of bad company said
he magistrate.
= "Sons Of Temperance, SIR"
"Sons of temperance Why. they
are the salt of the earth. should
think they'd be the best company a
nan like you could ask for"
mo, sir. Excuse me, sir. You're
srvrong." said the prisoner huskily.
You see, I'd brought quart of whis-
ndy for the journey, and on account Of
ythe company had to drink 1t all my
reielf"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25
HOME ENDORSEMENT.
Hundreds of Bryan Citizens Can Tell
You All About II.

| IOu NJ ANVIL lie
Home endorsement, the public ex
preston of Bryan people, should be
evidence beyond dispute for every
Bryan reader. Surely the experience
of friends and neighbors, cheerfully
given by them, will carry more weight
than the utterances of strangers re.
siding in far-away places. Read the
following:
w. F. Miller, Burleson Street, Bryan,
Texas, says: Il have no reason to
change my high opinion Of Doan's Kid
ney Pills and still recommend them.
They have proven valuable remedy
in my case and have given satisfac-
ton in every way" Statement given
December IS, 1917
Mr.. Miller was interviewed on May
2S, 1908, and he said: about year
ago | used Doan's Kidney Pills, pro-
cured at EmmePs drug store. At that
time l was having pains in the back
and other symptoms of kidney trouble.
They disposed of my trouble and /
have had no recurrence. l consider
Doan's Kidney Pills the finest remedy
in the world"
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name,-Doan's-and
take no other.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25

To get in on the ground floor" may
be great advantage in some In
stances, but 1t taxed feminine brav-
cry in this instance to be reconciled
to It,
This is called Cow Tale" with
apologies to Mark Twain, whose beau
tiful story. "A Horses Tale" has
brought as many tears as this story
win bring smiles).-Lucy May John.
son in Waco Times-Herald.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25
TUESDAY.

District primaries to be held in New
York.
Mrs. Elizabeth c. Seaman, formerly
Nellie Bly," must appear in court in
New York to show cause why she
should not be punished for contempt
OF court in case of bankrupt Ironclad
company.
Primary elections in North Dakota
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25
WEDNESDAY,

Conferences of Methodist Episcopal
churches of Indiana begin at Wabash.
Republican state convention to Sc
lect delegates and alternates to the
national convention meets at Colorado
Springs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25
Business Courtesy.

Little Wilie-Say. pa, what is bust
ness courtesy! Pa-There are two
kinds of bus.a IS courtesy, my son.
One is the kind extended to people
who pas cash, and the other is extend
ed to people who don't.-London An.
SwerS
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-03-25
THURSDAY.

San Francisco will vote on bonds
for a proposed civic center to include
municipality owned and controlled
opera house.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

There is general and widespread
dissatisfaction with the Houston city
government. The press ascribes the
dissatisfaction to the veil of secrecy
under which the business of the city
is conducted. The people have not
been taken into the full confidence Of
the officials and kept posted on what
was being done, and thoroughly in
formed as to existing condition. This
course has lost the city government
the confidence Of the people and also
created certain amount of suspicion.
A similar course will produce similar
results everywhere. The light of pub
licity is what the people want, what
they are entitled to, and what they
should have.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

books and accounts and made a re-
port within year. Also that the sec
rotary has not made a monthly re-
port, or furnished the council with a
trial balance, in the same length OF
time. Then is it any wonder that the
government has drifted farther and
farther out into the open sea of un-
certainty and is steering without map
or chart? We were also told that in
the first ten monthso of municipal water
uncollected accounts of $4,000. That
means a very serious loss, and such
a course would in time bankrupt
the Bank of England. A city's bust
ness is like an individuals, and If not
kept right up with, will soon get away
from you, slip its mornings and go
on the rocks.
What Bryan needs and must have
if she keeps climbing, is a jam-up,
progressive, business government. If
the commission form carries, it is
hoped it will prove to be what the
city needs, and all that it's advocates
hope for. If it fails, then the men,
bers of the present council, who are
honorable, capable men, should get
right down to business, give the city's
affairs the time and attention needed,
jerk the kinks out of the old town
and send her spinning along the high
way of progress.
When the day of the election comes,
show enough interest in the towns
welfare to go to the polls and vote.
AS citizen you also have duty to
perform.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02
phone for the timer, that he may
begin where you left off.

The stories of enormous contribu-
tons to the campaign funds of presi-
Dental candidates, being brought out
by the investigating committee, are
appalling. 1t loks like the office was
bought and paid for, and by gatlins,
it comes pretty near being that way.
1t is a disgrace to this free republic.
We are firing men from the senate,
from congress, and everywhere else
that it can be proven on them, for
buying their offices, and yet the ex-
ample is set for them with regard to
the presidency itself.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

When you go to set up the stove
for the winter, remember it's best to
get firm hold on your temper before
you begin, so that you will not lose
complete control of yourself before
you get through.-Galvesto Tribune.
True. And after you get your tenn
per under perfect control, and you
have everything ready to begin the
job, send your wife over to the neigh
boris that she may not witness the
scenes of carnage that are soon to
follow, and listen to the line of con-
versation you are likely to indulge in.
1t would also be- meet that you tele-
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02
SHALL WE CHANGE THE CITY
GOVERNMENT?

E There Is to be an election held in
Bryan on October Fl to determine
whether or not the city shall change
4 ito form of government from that
which now obtains, and has always
4 obtained, to the commission form. II
Is very important that every voter in
the city inform himself thoroughly on
the two forms of municipal govern
ment, SO that when he goes to the
polls he will be able to vote intelli.
gently.
No mistake should be made that
can possibly be avoided, and Bryan
should be given the very best form
Iof government it is possible to secure.
Right now is a critical time in Bryan's
history and no false move should be
made. The future development of the
city depends largely upon the way it
Is governed, and its business con-
Quoted. A loose, slipshod, careless, in
different government will largely re-
|tard the city's progress, no matter
what favorable conditions and circum-
stances may otherwise exist.
The trouble with the government of
Bryan is, that it has always been run
on the principle that what is every
body's business is nobody's business"
And permit us to state here that the
council has not been altogether re-
sponsible for these conditions. The
trouble has lain largely with the peo-
l51e. They have been careless and in
different, taking but little or no in
terest in city affairs, and it is nothing
but natural that the councilmen
should fall into the conditions that
surrounded them.
The Eagle is informed by Mayor
Maloney that the finance committee,
the most important of all the standing
has not checked up the
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02
Wilson Starts Western Tour.

Sea Girt, n. j., Oct. 2.-Governor
Woodrow Wilson started on his sec
ond western tour today, accompanied
by his secretary and several stenog-
raphers and typewriter operators. He
will stop at Indianapolis tomorrow
to address the National Conservation
Congress. His trip west will take
him as far as Denver. Next Satur-
day he will be the guest of William
]. Bryan at Lincoln.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

Senator Dixon is pleading for even
and exact justice" for Colonel Roose
welt. Surely he would want it largely
tempered with mercy, without which
the colonel would be up against it.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

Under the parcels post, the rate Of
postage for long distances is equal, if
not greater than present express
rates. No special benefits will there
fore accure to the mail order houses
under the system.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

Leather Brooches Smith, killed
by an officer in Louisiana recently,
did not pan out to be Ben Wyatt. We
can't see, however, where Smiths
reputation suffered, or where he lost
caste, by the failure.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

President Taft Seems to have fallen
into state of 'fnoeuous desuetude."
He is absolutely attracting no public
notice whatever. He would have to
shoot man to get two-deck head
line in the newspapers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

Lots wife is the only woman on
record who became a pillar OF salt,
but lot of other wives become pep
perry.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02
Comes Two Thousand Miles to Enter
Allen Academy.

Pedro Smythe arrived today from
Guadalajara, Mexico, to re-enter Allen
Academy as a student. He has come
nearly two thousand miles to attend
school in Bryan. At Allen Academy
last year he won the medal for neat
ness which is annually awarded, oil
which he may justly be proud. Emer-
son says of the man who does some
thing better than most men: Even
though he dwells in the wilderness,
the world will make path to his
door" So it is with our local schools.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

Silence is bliss" does not apply to
city building. In order TO grow and
prosper you must receive nourish-
ment Publicity acts as fat pro-
Queer in city development
Think not too much about the cost
for some things are necessary to the
welfare OF a city regardless of the
price. For instance, parks and play
grounds and down town breathing
spots" where the populace can find
recreation close at hand.
If you are wise and properly equip
ped to take advantage of your oppor-
tunities as they present themselves,
you will help boost and build the city,
for your worldly wealth should in
crease in proportion to the growth Of
the community.
Big cities from little towns grow,
providing, of course, the citizenship
possess the proper conception of what
makes for a larger and better mu-
nicipality. A commercial organiza-
ton is a school of development and a
membership in that body will equip
you for greater undertakings.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02
HINTS TO BUSINESS BUILDERS.

by Commercial Secretaries.1
Cities have gained worldwide fame
in one day through publicity.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

A clean city, even if it is a small
one has one good talking point any
way.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

Anyone can start newspaper, but
1t takes brains and money to make
it go.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

Vim, vigor and pep will oftimes
keep you in running when worldly
goods play out.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

Being ION the job" don't mean to
merely sit around and look wise
jump in and lend a hand in promoting
whatever you are supposed to be in
terested in.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-02

A poor advertisement is boost for
your competitor. Put your best eff
forts into your work in this direc'
ton.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1912-05-15
Cinderella gnffnbruna.

Sine nqabte S6iilerin in Der alaIIe
oes Trls. Rilep in Der %. 0iItrittz
fhuk bate bas Wldr6en pom Qi6en.
br0beI posr por Cinderella geb0rt unp
iie tpar osrmaben oapon ent3iitt, odb
iie basierbe, pie ia fhon 10 oisie uno
fosar eripa6iene Yerfasgen uno aiinits
Ter Dor ibr gstban baben, ordmattIirt
bot. Sniilerinnen BON Fri. Rilep's
alafIe fperDen bds Wdrtenitit su
gbren Der Uliitters8eriammIung, biz
am TDnneritag, 10. Wai. in Der %.
7iitrittIhuIe ituttfinbet, 3ur 2(uffub-
rune briHsen. Die suhIreidsn Roaen
perben bon ben folesnpeR 30glinsen
ssfpielt uno seiungen:
6eIeu Shisl, goitb WIeI6ert. 9Cro.
tbn Wieds. Gret6sn Riitsrt, Sulio
6uieman, geprnen 9autenbis, Wal
arDmbat3, Wilfou Storsp, 5enrr
5iiIismann. 2ouis WinbgaFen, Qqurd
8oItsrt, JIora gibier, StsGa Wolf.
rum, Ulorsor.t Shpentsr, gtsanol
2orens. gbtpin Rstfpn, Casper 5ebs
itreit. GrpiGIe Yesptr, Qeiter grieoe
Grant gprineer, gliffcro 9sB.