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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
CLASS TO
GIVE ITS CONCERT
Bible Students Give Annual
Musical Event To-
night.

Featured BY some Of the best amateur
talent In Washington. the Vaughn
class Of the Calvary Baptist Sunday
school will give Its twenty-second an
nual concert In the Sunday school build
Ing Of the church tonight at 8 o'clock.
Members OF the class and friends are
looking forward with pleasure to the
event. 1t Is considered one Of the best
socials and entertainments OF the year
at Calvary. and usually In attended by
q large crowd.
The Vaughn class Ia one Of the largest
In the United States. II has as mem
bers some Of the most prominent men
In the District Of Columbia. The pro-
gram tonight opens with Gay Hearts"
and The Story Of Tack by a quar-
tet composed OF Jack Bowie. first
tenor; c. L. Myers, second tenor; ].
8. Hicks. first bass. and c. w. Moore,
second bass. This will be followed by
some colored dialect songs by Arthur
Pierce. Appearing on the program also
are Adolphe Beidler and Herman Hon.
man. both Of the United States band,
John Gregg Paine and George O'Con-
nor.
Francis W. Vaughn. founder OF tho
class, 10 still the teacher OF II, with
Gen. W. 8. Shallenberger as the as
sistant teacher. J. w. Bell. DR.. II. c.
Mcneil George II. Judd and william
II. Pratt are substitute teachers.
Charles E. Emig is president Of the
class,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
SEARCH FORCLUETO
FASTEN MURDER OF
WOMAN ON HICKEY
Alleged Slayer of Boys May
Be Held for Crime in
New Jersey.

TOMS RIVER, N. j., Nov. 22.-Tho
local authorities now believe that J.
Frank Hickey, held in tho county jail
here on suspicion OF numbering seven
year-old Joe Josephs. Of Lackawanna,
N. Y, also murdered Mrs. Carrie C..
Turner of Lakewood, N. j.
]. Lincoln Turner. a brother-in-law
OF the murdered woman. and Policeman
Riley came from Lakewood to Toms
River today to investigate clues which
they believe will connect Hickey with
the death of the woman. IL Hickey Is
found to be the man they want they
will fight his extradition.
Mrs Turner was murdered on April
"a, 1911. Hickey left the Keswtck Inc
briates' colony. where he had been all
winter on March 81. Chief OF Police
Norcross, of Lakewood, declares the po-
lice blotter OF that place shows that
man answering Hickey's description
was In Lakewood two days prior to the
murder, and was also seen In the town
for two days after the woman's death
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
BOARD OF TRADE
COMMITTEE HEADS
ARE NAMED TODAY
Five Chairmen of Important
Sections Appointed by
New President.

President Droop. Of the Board of
Trade, today announced the appoint
ment OF Ave committee chairmen for
the year, acceptances having been re-
celved from these gentlemen. They are
Walter c. Clephane, chairman OF the
committee on charities and corrections;
William d. west, public buildings: c.
J. Gockeler. public order; II. Clifford
Bangs, membership; and Judge Charles
s. Bundy. parks and reservations.
A committee Of three, composed OF
DR.. Frank 4. Gibson. Il. c. Graham,
and william T. Galliher, has been ap-
pointed to meet three men from the
Chamber of Commerce and three from
the Retail Merchants Association to
settle the matter Of who shall have
charge OF disbursing the conventien's
fund. which It Is proposed to raise
through the three organizations. The
Joint committee now awaits the call of
John Dolph, chairman OF the conven.
tons committee Of the Chamber of
Commerce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
OLD DOMINION
RAILROAD FILES
GENERAL DENIAL
Lengthy Document Explains
Service and Communication
Rates on Line.

Answer to the complaint recently
made against the service and commu-
tation rates OF the Washington and Old
Dominion Railway, by Ernest M. Trail
and others, was filed today. 1t occupied
lengthy document signed by f. G.
Wright. president, and Wilton ]. Lam
bert, attorney. and details the work Of
Improvement accomplished by the COM
pany since It took over the road from
the Southern Railroad Company last
July.
Attention is called to the fact that
service was continued throughout the
period that electrifcation of the line to
Leesburg and that the remainder Of the
property Is being equipped with electro
city. 1t Is alleged that much more fire.
quent service Is rendered than former
Nv and that many new steel cars OF
modern type have been put into use.
The answer denies that what was
known as the Bluemont division Of the
Southern Railway ever ran Into Wash
ington, but claims that this division ex-
tended from Alexandria to Bluemont
made to the Union station by the
Southern Railway over tracks or the
Washington Southern Railway. the
Pennsylvania Railroad and the WASH
ington Terminal Company.
pany never entered the Union Station.
and has not the right nor power to do
80. but that 1t has, by reason OF short
er distance and greatly improved cleo
trio service, been enabled to bring pas
sengers to Thirty-sixth and NJ streets
and there give transfers to any part Of
the District over the lines Of the Cap
ftal Traction Company. thereby saving
its patrons both time and money. as II
is pointed out that the rate including
street car fare in washington Is less
than was charged by the Southern
Railway. o.,
First hearing on the matter was held
before the Interstate Commerce Com
Tuesday. as the result OF
signed by large number OF
residents along the line Of the COM
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22

Shoes-"P-B" S c h DOL
Shoes for boyS-wear like
iron.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22

Sweaters-All wool and
worsted Sweaters. A great
display of better quality
SWeaterS-Sl.75 to S..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
Rev. Drew to- Preach
To Colored g. A. r.

The annual sermon Of the coiored
Grand Army OF the Republic will be
preached Sunday night at 7:3O O'Clock
at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church by
the Rev. Simon +. w. Drew. A special
musical program Will be given.
The pastor In the afternoon will
preach to the grand lodge OF the United
Order Of Moses. More than 1000 mem.
bers are expected to attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
Life-Saving Stations
To Fly American Flag

In the future the American flag will
fly from the pole of all llfe-saving sta
lions on the American coast lines be-
tween the hours of a. m. and sunset.
except when the Flagstaff is in use for
code or weather signals A general
order to this effect has just been is
sued by Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Allen.
Some stations at danger points on
the coast have been flying the flag in
the past and this practice will be made
universal for the service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
The Nationally Rnovn MEMS
Store-ZKe Avenue at Ninth

KEN from Kankakee to Red
M Gulch-from Broadway to
Canal street in old New
Orleans-from Petticoat lane in K
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
Gauntlets-FOr BOYS.
Hosiery-6 pairs for 81.

Hats-For boys-new
style.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
b. II. Warner Stays
At Clifton Springs

Although Brainard II. Warner has
suniciently recovered from his recent
nervous breakdown to retur nto his
nome In this city, II is probable he Will
stay at Clifton Springs. N. Y, sani-
tarium until next spring.
A change Of climate il considered I'M
desirable at this time, and Mr.. Warner
Will not resume his. business duties
until his family believes he is fully
recovered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
Niece of Chevy Chase
Woman Will Take Veil

Miss Ellen Frances Ord. niece Of Mrs
James c. Ord. Of Chevy Chase. will
enter n convent at Berkeley, Cal, in
the near future.
She has determined TO forsake So
ciety because she finds II too frivolous
Her decision to take the veil was made
over n year ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-11-22
Camera Club Lecture.

II. c. Bickel will lecture upon En-
larging' before the Y. NJ. c. A. Camera
Club this evening. Printing was the
subject upon which A. N. Maschneyer,
vice president OF the club. made an ad-
dress last night.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
DECIDE YOURSELF.
The Opportunity Is Here, Backed by
Bryan Testimony.

The Opportunity Is Here, Backed by
Bryan Testimony.
Don't take our word for it.
Don't depend on a strangers state
ment
Read Bryan endorsement.
Read the statements of Bryan citi-
zens.
And decide for yourself.
Here is one case of it:
w. A. Dodson, painter, 715 e. Lamar
St., Bryan, Texas, says: Il have used
Doan's Kidney Pills and received good
results. Two months ago | had lame
back and pains across my kidneys.
The kidney secretions were irregular
and unnatural. | got Doan's Kidney
Pills at Emmel's drug store and they
brought me relief. The lameness left
and the kidney secretions became nat
ural. | can recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills highly"
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, 1912-12-23
ST. ANDREWS CHURCH.
T. A. Cloud,
Superintendent.

Let all who possibly can come to
the church at 8 a. m. Tuesday and
assist in decorating the church and
tree.
Christmas tree and exercises Tues
day 1880 p. m.
Services on Christmas Day will be-:
Eucharist s a. m.
Eucharist 10 am. with sermon.
All communicates are urged to be
present at one or both of these serv-
ices and thus meet their Lord and
King in the holy sacrament of the
altar, also to bring or send their
Christmas offering.
st. Stephens, st. Johns, and Holy
Innocents, Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday, respectively, Eucharist 8 a. m,
w. w. Daup, Rector.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
SONS OF HERMAN,

At regular meeting of Bryan
Lodge No. SO, Sons of Herman, yes
terday officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows:
F. A. Sommerlatte, president.
John Whitman, vice president.
Philip Endler, secretary.
August jain, treasurer
Henry Moehlman, Emil Griesser and
Joe Groginski, trustees.
W. Wipprecht, p. Koenig and F. w.
Yeager, finance committee.
DR.. A. L. Mondrick, medical ex-
aminer.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
ELECTION NOTICE

Whereas, the City of Bryan, Texas,
deems 1t advisable to issue bonds OF
said city for the purpose hereinafter
mentioned:
Therefore, 1t is hereby ordered by
the City Council OF the said City of
Bryan, that an election be held on the
7th day of January, A. d. 1913, at
which election the following PROPOSE.
ton shall be submitted:
Shall the City Council of said City
of Bryan be authorized to issue bonds
Of said city in the sum of Ten Thou
sand Dollars (s10,000.00), payable
forty (4O) years after date, with op-
ton of redeeming same at any time
after twenty (20) years, bearing In.
terest at the rate of five per cent (5%)
per annum, payable semi-annually,
and to levy tax sufficient to pay the
interest of said bonds and create a
sinking fund sufficient to redeem
them at maturity for the purpose of
making improvements to the system
Of waterworks of said City of Bryan,
Brazos County, Texas"
Said election shall be held at the
City Hall, at which place the polls
shall be opened, and the following
named persons are hereby appointed
managers of said election: T. ]. Pres
ton, presiding Judge; j. r. Edmonds,
assistant Judge; Wilson Bradley and
c. e. Jones, clerks.
Said election shall be held under
the provisions of Chapter 149. Acts Of
the Twenty-sixth Legislature, Laws
1899, and only qualified voters, who
are property taxpayers OF said city,
shall be allowed to vote, and all voters
desiring to support the proposition to
issue bonds shall have printed on
their ballots the words, For the is.
suance of waterworks Improvement
bonds" and those opposed shall have
printed on their ballots the words.
Against the issuance of waterworks
improvement bonds"
The manner of holding said election
shall be governed by the laws Of the
State regulating general elections.
A copy of this order, signed by the
Mayor of said City of Bryan, shall
serve as a proper notice of this cleo.
ton, and the Mayor Is directed to
cause notice of the election to be
posted up at the place OF holding the
election, and at three public places in
the said City of Bryan, and by publ
cation of said notice at least thirty
days prior to the date OF said election.
Dated at Bryan, Texas, this the Stb
day of November, A. d. 1912.
GSeal] C. G. WALKER,
Mayor Pro Tenn. OF the City Of Bryan
Attest:
G. R. WICKER, City Secretary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
Weeks Weather Forecast.

WIEN WSohhSi S'SSeSe
General rains in the Southern states
and snow and rain in the Northern
states east of the Mississippi river
and in the South, are predicted for
this week by the weather bureau as a
result of disturbances now covering
the far Northwest and the Rio Grande
valley, which will move eastward to
the great Central valley Monday and
the Eastern states Tuesday OF
Wednesday.
Another disturbance will appear in
the far West about Wednesday and
move eastward attended by SHOWS in
Northern and Middle states apd pre-
coded by rising temperature, crossing
the Mississippi valley about Thursday
and the Eastern states Friday or Sat
urday. This disturbance will be fol
lowed by a period of much colder
weather over the greater part of the
country east of the Rocky mountains.
John DAILY, Jr. D.,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
LITTLE JOHN BURNS, JR.

Prof and Mrs. John c. Burns Of the
A. and M. College have the profound
sympathy of their many friends on
the campus and in Bryan, in the death
of their little son, John Cardwell
Burns, Jr., which occurred at their
home at the college today. The little
fellow was six months old, born July
"a, 1912. The funeral services will be
held at the home at $3.50 o'clock to-
morrow morning, and the funeral pro-
cession will proceed direct from the
trolley car upon its arrival at 10:30,
with interment following in the city
cemetery.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
BAPTIST CHRISTMAS TREE.

The Christmas tree is up and Che
committee will be at the First Baptist
church all day tomorrow to receive
presents.
Parents are urged to bring their
presents and place them on the tree
and help to make it success,
Given under the auspices of the
Sunday school of the First Baptist
church tomorrow night at 1880
c. e. Bullock,
superintendent.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
COLD WAVE COMING

The following telegram was re-
ceived by Local Forecaster DAILY this
afternoon:
Houston, Texas, Dec. %, 1912.
John DAILY, Jr, Bryan, Texas.
Temperature will be about rs de.
grees tonight. Sprague."
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
Christmas Tomatoes.

The editor of The Eagle is under
obligations to Mr.. F. W. Yeager for a
lot of finely ripened fresh tomatoes.
They were brought over through the
fall by irrigation and are as fine in
flavor as those in mid-season. Fresh
tomatoes for Christmas is a novelty
in this country.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.

Following is the program Of the
Christmas exercises to be held at the
Free Baptist chuch:
Christmas song.
Scripture reading and prayer.
Recitation-Vernan Massey.
Recitation-Lola Ferguson.
Recitation-Lela Wooten.
Song-Burnelle Tatum.
Reading (selected) Cloud.
Recitation-Gracie Lowry.
Recitation-Erma Peters.
Recitation-Olive Cloud.
Recitation-Bruce Hanna.
Distribution of presents.
Doors open at Z p. m. Exercises be-
gin at 1880 p. m.
Presents will be received at the
church in the afternoon by the com
mittee in charge.
T. A. Cloud,
Superintendent
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

Governor Donaghey of Arkansas
says the penitentiary of that state
under the lease system, is burning,
seething hell, consuming human be-
ings." Texas has abolished the lease
system, the last remaining contracts
expiring now in a few days. Humani-
tarianism is slowly but surely gain
ing ground.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
H. g. T. C. Engine Raised.

The H. & T. c. engine which plunged
into Mud creek, near Calvert, about
the first of October, has been raised
from the creek where it was sub
merged and today it was pulled
through here on its way to Houston.
1t was battered up badly, a boiler
on wheels being about the only marks
identifying it as an engine.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

Editor Leonard of the Gainesville
Register said he was going to hang
up a sock Christmas Eve that would
hold as much as a churn. Editor
SPOTS of the Bonham Favorite said
he hoped Old Santa Claus would fill
it with buttermilk.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

A dozen fresh yard eggs and a
pound of fresh Jersey butter would
make a mighty nice Christmas gift
OF course if you can not afford them,
you might compromise on a diamond
necklace or something of that class.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
CHRISTMAS TREE AT
METHODIST CHURCH

The annual Christmas festival of
the Methodist Sunday school will take
place in the Sunday school room OF
the church building Tuesday evening.
A short program has been arranged
and will begin at 730 o'clock. Let
all the members of the Sunday school
be present. The public is cordially
invited. C. NJ. Bethany,
Superintendent.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
Money for the Orphans.

Rev. ]. J. Pipkin, who represents
the Buckner Orphans Home of Dallas
in South Texas, preached at the II
O'Clock service of the First Baptist
church yesterday morning and took
an offering for the orphans, which
amounted to about two hundred and
fifty dollars.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

The year 1912, now drawing to
close, has witnessed great building
activity, both business, industrial and
residence, in Bryan. The indications
are that 1913 will witness still greater
activity. -
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

The weather man handed out a
beautiful bunch of cotton picking
weather to the farmers, but what he
did to the merchants holiday trade
was a plenty.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

From the "set" of Governor Will
osn's jaw and his utterances since the
election, it looks like he is going to
run the thing, regardless of who is or
is not in the cabinet
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

The trail of the money devil" led
straight to the door of j. Pierpont
Morgan. 1t occurs to The Eagle that
the dogs had just as well tree right
there.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

To All Churches: You can get pop
corn free for decorating your Christ
mas tree at the big POPCORN wagon.
S. S. Crawford.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
To the Trade.

Plenty celery, lettuce, tomatoes,
caulifower, parsley, carorts, parsnips,
peppers, cocoanuts, oranges, apples,
bananas, nuts, etc., etc. Order early.
Hardy Newton.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
candIesl candIesll .candIeslll

Chocolate covered Maraschino cher
ries, strawberries, assorted nuts, all
fruit, nut and hard centers; in fact,
any kind of candy you can name.
Lowney's, the standard for years, for
sale by Wick & Dawson. .
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
Say. Boys!

Stop in and take notice of Wick &
Dawson's line of Christmas candies.
We have any size-any price. Remem-
Der Lowney's stands for quality. 7
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

For Sale-My horse, buggy and har-
ness; sound young horse; all cheap.
Write w. D. Cooper or see W. P.
Bryan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
APPLES! Apples!

See Caywood, the apple king, in
rear of the old Rohde saloon building
for choice fruits and fireworks.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

Vote for the bond issue and help
lift Bryan out of the mud.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23
THE WEATHER.

Bryan, Texas, Dec. 20, 1912.
Tonight and Tuesday: Fair; freez-
ing tonight.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

The Waco-Times Herald suggests
that the "forget-me-not" is the favor
lite flower right now.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

Subscribers. will confer a favor on
the management by telephoning the
s6ice promptly when carriers fail to
deliver the paper, or when change Of
residence occurs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-23

MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-09
What Texans Admire

Is hearty, vigorous life, according to
Hugh Tallman of San Antonio. 1--WE
find" he writes. that Dr.. Kings New
Life Pills surely put new life and
energy into a person. Wife and be-
lievs they are the best made" Ell
cellent for stomach, liver or kidney
troubles. Csc at Roses Drug Store.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-09

A de Sofa Mendes, general mana
ger Of the Georgia Coast and Pied
mont railroad, with headquarters in
Savannah, is spending a few days in
the city.