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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-31
'sWEATAERBULLETlh

Washington. Aug. 31.--(C0pyright-
ed, 1912, by W. 4, Foster.) Last bull
letin gave forecasts of disturbances
to cross continent August 30 to Sep
TENDER 3 and September Ito TO- warm
waves August 20 to September 2 and
September 5te ., cool waves Septem-
Der / to S and to II.
First part of this two weeks will
bring some thunderstorms and prob
ably some destructive storms east Of
Rockies. The temperatures will be
moderate and, as an average. the rain
fall will be less than usual while in
some localities some excessive down
pours may be- expected In the far
orth some frosts may occur not far
from September IL, but there are no
strong indications of frosts at that
time +,rtris
Next disturbance will reach Pacific
coast about September IL, cross Pa
cific slope by close of 18th. great cen
tral calleys 18th to 18th, eastern Sec
lions 10th. Warm wave will cross Pa
cific slope about September IL, great
central valleys 18th, eastern sections
18th. Cool wave win cross Pacific
slope about September IL, great cen
trail valleys 18th. eastern sections
18th.
Temperatures OF this period will go
to greater extremes than for the week
previous and the temperatures will
go to higher degrees, making the av-
erage higher than for past two weeks.
This will be the Inauguration of the
September high temperature wave
and 1t will be an important feature
in maturing late corn and spring
wheat aud ia continuing the growth
OF top cotton where the moisture is
sufficient.
This high temperature period will
cover about two weeks from Septem-
Der to -, after which severe cool
wave will carry frosts well down to-
ward the cotton belt Last week of
September will average unusually
cool
Readers should note my great sue
cess in forecasting the high tempera-
ture waves of June. July and August
] believe viii have equal success in
forecasting the high temperature wave
OF September
am still advising producers 10
hold their corn. oats, hay. wheat, cot
ton, etc. Some producers must sell
because they are unfortunately sit
uated and they will supply the mar
kets. Those who can hold will be
fortunate.
Producers should make ample prep
arations to crib and store their prod
ucts. 1t is immensely bad financier-
ing to rush new products into mar
ket and thus become the prey of the
great spectators | believe the de-
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Real Estate Transfers.

S. w. Buchanan and wife to T. w.
Cole and Nettie Cole, lots and Z,
block 65, city of Bryan; considera-
ton. $40 and other considerations.
William H. Day ct al. to George p.
Edge, 1476 acres, more or less, in the
Moses Hughes survey; consideration,
$5s25.
George P, Edge and wife to E. w.
Crenshaw, one-half interest in 1476
acres, more or less, in Moses Hughes
survey; consideration, $4,000.
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\. & /. c. R. R.


A Popular Rate & Excursion to
Houston and Galveston, $3.50
Round Trip either point-on sale
for trains passing Bryan 2:45
p. m. Saturday, Aug. 81, and $50
a. m. Sunday, Sept. l. Limited
Sept. 2. (Not good on Hustlers.
No baggage allowed and no reduo
ton for children.)
Cheap Excursion to Dallas and
Return, $3.oo-On sale for trains
passing Bryan 1887 D. m. Satur-
day, Aug. 81, and 1902 a. m. Sun
day, Sept. 1. Limited Sept. 2. Or
$500 for the round trip on same
trains limited Sept. g. mot good
ION Hustlers. No baggage allowed
and no reduction for children.)
S. H. HARRIS, Ticket Agent.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-31
Horace soyett Goes to Mexico.

Horace Boyett of A. & M. class II,
civil engineer. left today for Durango,
Mexico, where he goes to accept po-
sition as assistant engineer to the
Mexican National railroad. He will
Joint Pat Devine, who went there
some time ago to accept position.
Mr.. Boyett has the best wishes Of his
many friends here for the greatest
success in his new, field.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-31
COTTON RECEIPTS.

. The various warehouses of the city
have received new cotton to date as
follows:
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-31
Mechanics Building and Loan Asso'
riation Notire

& citation Notice.
All installment stock subscribers in
the Mechanics Building and Loan AS
sociation please call at the City Ma
tional Bank and pay your first install
ment of $1.00 per share to Mr.. A. w.
Wilkerson. secretary, on or before
September 2. as the first series of the
"home builders" or borrowing stock
begins on September /, 1912.
(SignedD H. o. Boatwright,
President
Bryan, Texas. Aug. "a, 1912
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NOTICE BUILDERS.

Bryan, Texas, Aug. "a, 1912.
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viii Make Third Less cottor

Sam Luther Of Leonard school
house was in the city today, and in
talking to an Eagle reporter stated
that he would make one-third less
cotton this year than last
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07
Parents Who Ten Years Ago
Spent $40 On Children
Now Will Have to
Spend $25.
LITTLE ONES DEMAND IT

The high cost of Christmas" will,
about two months hence, add to the
tribulations of the wage earner and
business man alike, provided he is re-
sponsible for the happiness of a wife
and two"-more or less-whosc ideas
run to APPROPRIATENESS even in holiday
presents. The larger dealers in toys
predict that more than twice as much
money will be spent for children's
presents this year as was paid for
playthings a decade ago. And it is
not because double the number Of
articles will be sold, it is declared. but
on account of the fact that, just as
their elders have grown more eXtrava-
giant in the necessities and pleasures
of life, so nave the youngsters come
to demand more liberal allowances and
more expensive k~nicknacks. In rro-
lection to themselves, dealers declare
they have kept up to, and in some
instances have gone a little ahead CT
the demand.
1t is pointed out that a father of
moderate means who 10 years ago
made an outlay of SO or $40 for, say
a couple of small daughters n a son,
was often the env of the neighbour
hood. while it will be nothing uncom-
mon If the father of three little ones
next Yuletide will be called upon to
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07
DOG MEAT is POPULAR
FOOD WITH BA VARIANS

New York-Special: Mrs. Elmer E.
Back, president of the Economics club
of New York. who spent the summer
abroad studying economic conditions in
the old countries, has just returned to
New York, bringing the information
that the problem of high living cost is
and that in Munich the people have
developed a keen appetite for dog
meat.
The high cost of living is not an
American institution" finds Mrs.
Black. In Berlin, where wages are
lower than here and transportation
much cheaper, 1 found prices for food
stuffS just as high as they are in. New
York right now. The same Is true of
London. With less money with which
to buy. the poor Of London are asked
as much as the poor of New York.
fIn Munich 1 found a municipal dog
slaughter house. or at least a market
where dogs We're killed for meat. un-
der municipal inspection. They have
made dog meat popular there by per
suadilg h people hat eating dogs
tends to prevent the spread of tuber-
culoSiS.
The most practical idea 1 found
was the municipal wholesale auction
market in Hamburg. The farmers
a~uctioneer puts it up to be bought by
the retailers. The middlemap is elimi-
mated and the real demand regulates
the price"
Mrs. Black is going to get right to
Work urging the establishment of a
free open market in New York at a
point easily reached by farmers. She
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07
Pardon Asked for Present-Day Jean Vatican
That His Dauqhter May Wed Man She Loves

Savannah, Ga.-Special: Governor
Joseph II. Brown has again been Pc
titioned 90 pardon Thomas Edgar
STRIPPING, alias Morris, convicted. es-
capped and recaptured murderer, one
time chief OF police of Danville. Va,
and now confined in the state peni-
tertiary for life in expiration of his
crime. This time the petition comes
not in the form of a voluminous roll
backed by scores of signatures and
legal pieas-this last petition is signed
BY n man only. and the only plea
that accompanies it is the one invoked
by the little winged god of love.
E. I. Youngblood, of Tallulah Falls,
80 years of age, implores the governor
to pardon Stripping, not alone for
S~tripling's sake and the happiness of
his family, but in order that he
ioungblood-may claim as a bride
Stripling's young daughter, Ruth May,
who acknowledges that she loves
Youngblood, but, because of a previous
promise to her father, refuses to marry
as long as ne wears the stripes Of q
felon,
AS STRIPPING is himself a compara-
lively young man, and as his sentence
IS for life, there is hardly n hope
for the happiness of Youngblood n
his sweetheart unless the heart of the
| INV
STRIPPING a pardon. If STRIPPING ives
out his allotted time in prison the
girl will long since have become an
old maid. Miss Stripping declares posi-
lively h will not wed without the
consent of her father, or unless he is
released.
The story Of Stripping is that Of n
modern Jean Vatican. He killed Will
liam j. Cornett, a %neighbor, in Mus
kogee county, fifteen years ago, be-
cause of an alleged nsult to his sis
ter, a young married woman. Cornett
was shot through the window of his
home at night while he was prepar-
ing for bed. Stripping pleaded that he
was justified in the killing because
his victim. known as a desperate char
actcr. had threatened to shoot him on
sight. He was convicted and sentenced
to life imprisonment. Stripping was al
ready married. and the father of two
children. both girls.
Shortly after his conviction Strip
ling made his escape. He remained
in hiding for some time, finally go
ing north into the Carolinas. and Vir-
GINA. In the course of time he located
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07
FASHION AND PROSPERITY.
Skirt Cost French Silk In.
dustry Dear, Says Century"
From the Century Magazine.

From the Century Magazine.
While the character of French ex-
ports makes them particularly profit
able, 1t has the drawback of being sub
ject to financial depression abroad,
writes James Davenport Whelpley In
the October Century, discussing 1.-THE
Trade of France" 1t might be added
also, to change in the fashions; for the
Lyons silk Industry suffered a very
heavy decline-nearly 20 per cent
through the introduction of the narrow
skirt for women. This might, however,
be looked upon as retribution, for 1t
was the French dressmakers who de-
creed Its appearance.
French exports are a Measure Of
prosperity elsewhere. When times are
bad in America, the sale Of luxuries
decreases; hence there Is less demand
upon France, whose people supply q
large part of them. Works of art, Jew
elry, laces, silks and expensive wines,
which form a considerable portion Of
French exports, are not bought by a
people concerned as to finance or in
the doldrums of a dull stock market,
1t is not alone politeness or interna-
national amity which prompts the
French people to wish US strength in
our stride.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07
Woman's Sphere In Life.

TH AdhA1 <AloerSoH III the Atlantic.
To fit herself to bear beautiful chill
dren, train them to be honorable. in
telligent men, n honorable, intelli-
gent women. surely opens up an edu-
cative field which can not Justly be
called narrow. 1t is by woman's graf
uitous Interpretation that she thinks
this means keeping her among the
ashes of her hearth In continual men
tai darkness. To be able to educate
her sons and daughters she will need
to be at n with her inherent divine
nature, and any study or line of work
which q help her to tina end Is good.
Think what she needs Of biology, psy-
chology, philosophy, to give her a basis
OF ideals from which to get and give
spiritual direction, not to mention
other branches needed for definite.
practical work! Here again she must
Tree herself from man-standards, Sh,
does mo- need to study these subjects
as men do, giving their entire life to
their great problems; but for her use
she can get knowledge Of these sciences
which will change her whole attitude
and give her strength and enthusiasm
TO inculcate vital, normal ideas into
her children; to be actually a help
mate. instead Of a hindrance-mate.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07

Gov. Joseph M. Brown, Thomas Edgar
Stripping and Ruth May Stripping.
in Danville, where he was Joined by
mis- wife. Later he was elected to the
police force, and finally became chief
of police. His family in the meantime
had increased from two to ten, the
youngest being twins. He led a cir
cumspect life during all of these years,
and had come to be regarded as an
exemplary citizen. There a never
been any intimation that his past was
under a cloud. He was known in Dan
vile under the name of Morris.
Two ear g q sharp eyed little
man dropped off the train at Danville.
In his possession were requisition pa
pers from the governor of Georgia
upon the governor Of Virginia, and for
mally honored by the latter, for the
arrest of STRIPPING, alias Morris, es-
capped murderer. Stripping was on
fronted in his office. He made no de-
NAL that he was the mar wanted. He
was brought back to Georgia, tried
and resentenced to complete his unex-
pired term. He had been at liberty
fourteen ears. For five yea he had
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07
caddies Scarce in East.
From the Philadelphia Record

Members of a certain popular golf
club have decided to petition the CITY
fathers to establish an orphan asylum
coming a menace to the sport. When
many people go but to the links for q
or on a holiday for a pleas
ant try at the sport and find tina the
caddy master has only 80 or 35 boys
and a few men Wro will caddy for ex-
stasm. Most of The members are left
to caddy for themselves, and they have
70 be real devotees Of the game IL they
go the whole course Juggling their
heavy bags OF clubs. The caddies
themselves are somewhat reluctant to
work where there III such d large menu
bership. Thirty cents an hour for one
bag OF clubs is a fair job. but so cents
an hour for two bags is small pay for
hard work. Most of the caddies are
willing to double duty. however, for be-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07

sides the extra pay, a substantial tip
Is often doled out on these rush days.
There Is quite a field for ummer work
Tor boys who can attach themselves to
almost any Of the golf clubs, and q
good boy is sur OF plenty of work al
most every day.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07

be a good actress" she murmured, "or,
maybe. there is not enough difference
between an earls granddaughter and
a waiting maid to be p~erceptible to a
robber! Odds life! he doesn't know
the brides name, even now. tbs a
queer marriage. indeed"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07

For pumping heavy liquids, a Welsh
inventor has designed a combined pis-
ton and rotary pump with no valves
that can be easily clogged.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07

To tighten the labors of a tin roofer,
a Michigan man has invented detach-
able handles to increase the leverage of
an ordinary pair of metal cutting
shears.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07
cos OF CHRISTMAS is
BECOMING A GROWING MENACE

spend from s25 up. to satisfy the ex-
pectations of his offspring. even
though he be in moderate circum-
stances.
Now and Then.
One dealer has made the following
cOmDariSOp:
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07
low He Found Il.

From the Pittsburgh Post.
How did you find that chop?" in
With a microscope" answered his
candid guest.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07
CONTINUED Next week.)
Well. WeIII

Well, Well!
Whats the matter?"
"Oh, I went to a health food exhibit, and.
ate SO much health food that I made my
self sick"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07

A movement 10 on foot to eliminate
the aduiteration srtl Of the silk trade
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07
Real Sewing Machines.

For the girls, there are indestruct-
able wooden dolls, as well as the COM
position and kid wonders, which come
IN lengths Of from three to four inches
to three feet. And then there are go
ing to be toy sewing machines, which
are guaranteed to do just as fine work
cost from so cents to $40. Little baby
grand pianos will bring from 25
cents to SIS, according to design and
size.
It is predicted that more stuffed
nina for the little folks will be sold
this year than ever before. Most Of
the stuffed animals and wooden TOYS
come direct from Germany.
Dealers say that while new inven-
lions in toyland are constantly com
ing to the fore, dolls, sleds, skates and
Teddy Bears will always be most in
favor
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07

Captain Young. the army's only col
ored West Pointer has been promoted
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07

stone blocks, with which miniature
churches, public and office buildings
may be constructed. There are light
or red blocks with a sprinkling of dark
or gaily colored blocks with which to
trim the make believe structures, An
other delight in store for the boys,
that has been little seen, will be the
ponycycle. By operating the peddles,
the rider is given the exact swing that
a live pony would give. There are
complete miniature railway systems,
with passenger. freight and stock
trains; block signals, bridges, tracks
and depots. The trains and signals
are operated by electricity. A really
new invention is a baseball board" on
which are a diamond. outfield and
wooden players. BY a unique device.
a lever is made to throw from the
pitchers box either a curved or
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
In the time of Queen Anne, Lady Pru
Aence Brook, widowed at Is and still a
widow at two and twenty, while journey
$nS In q coach to London with her cousin
fregEy. Is accosted by a highwayman who.
The two girls live with their grand
mcther, Lady Drumloch, who, despite her
Teouced circumstances, maintains a gay
social position in the court circle.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07
How He Found Il

How did you find that chop?" In
CURED the proprietor Of the hotel.
With a microscope" answered his
candid guest.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-07

Two undressed dolls, imitation
hair. 10 inches long, at $1......s2. 90
Two doll carriages, at rs cents. 1. 90
one Sled $50
one pair skates. 1.50
Two pounds candy, at 80 cents. so
Oranges so
Nuts rs
Popcorn Is
ro+, 80 81
1912.
Two life-sized dolls with human
hair, at 1924 90
Two leather trimmed, rubber
tired doll carriages, at $3...... q 500
One ~ponycYcle. life motion. 400
one electrical train. ............ 300
Fruit, nuts, candy and popcorn. 500
Total $40 90
While it is true, dealers declare, that
persons who will spend $12 for a single
doll will be very few, there will be an
occasional indulgent father or mother
who will pay $25 for a doll.
Toys Run to Wheels.
Mechanical toys are this winter go
ing to be pushed harder than ever"
said one merchant. Among the unique
inventions that will be seen during the
holidays, is a set of iron blocks, from
which SO distinct designs and figures
may be made
Something ley for boys are sets of
The Calumet news., 1912-09-19
INNOCENT MAN LEAVES PRISON.
Herbert Dudley Served IS Months for
Crime He Never Committed.

Boston. Sept. 19.-After serving fif-
teen months OF four to six year sen
tence for a crime he never committed.
Herbert $. Dudley. thirty-five years
old. and one time leader of a famous
gang known To the police as the Doyl-
ston place trio. walked out of the state
prison at .Charlcstown "A free man. The
release of Dudley was brought about
by the Rev. Albert s. Crabtree OF South
Boston. To whom another man, on his
deathbed. confessed the crime for
which Dudley was committed.
In the spring OF 1911 Dudley and AL
bert Reynolds were arrested. charged
with breaking and entering and lar
ceny, Dudley protested his innocence.
and In court Reynolds, after admitting
his own guilt, declared that Dudley
was in no way connected with the
crimes. Despite Reynolds statement,
both were found guilty and sentenced
to state prison. Dudley and Reynolds
had travelled together for years and in
previous years both had been connected
with big robberies
Last spring the Rev. NJ. Crabtree
talked with Reynolds, in his cell at
Charlestown, and the prisoner said that
his accomplice in the crime was dying
at Boston hospital. Mr.. Crabtree
paid n visit to the hospital. and the
dying man admitted the deed. and
made a sworn statement that he was
guilty. This statement was shown tC
District Attorney Higgins of Middle
sex county and the matter was referred
to Governor Foss on July 5
The Rev. Mr.. Crabtree is pastor OF
the Church of the Redeemer on East
Fourth street, Boston. When seen by
reporter he deplored the time that
had been wasted in securing Dudley's
pardon He said he saw no reason foi
| keeping man i'm prison for two
| months after his innocence had beer
| clearly shown.
Mr. Crabtree said that he believed
that Reynolds would reform II q par
don were secured. and he will try har,
| TO secure his release
The Calumet news., 1912-09-19
U. S. MARINES MAY CLASH
WITH NICARAGUAN REBELS

Managua, Sept. Is. Delayed trans
mission) days lighting be-
tween the government and rebel forces
at Masaya. the southern headquarters
OF the revolutionary army. resulted in
the troops reaching the outskirts OF
the city, forcing the rebels 10 retire
10 fortress on Barranca hill.
Major Butler, commanding the Am
erican marines left Managua. TO-DAY
to open the railroad to Granada. and 10
do this ii was necessary 10 pass
through Masaya. AS the train ap-
preached Masaya ii was fired on by the
insurgents. The train backed out Of
the range of the rebels guns. Butler
sent note TO the insurgents com
mander, stating his object was to open
the railroad and desired to do il peace
ably, adding that il no answer was re-
ceived by O'Clock this afternoon the
marines would advance. The insurgent
commander Zeledon. agreed to meet
Butler and talk over the situation t.
morrow.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-19
GREENLAND IS CROSSED.
Swiss Expedition Aeeome'ishes the
Feat for the First Time.

Copenhagen, Sept l9.-Grcenldhd mas
heen crossed for the first time from
west to east over the barren lee py
the swiss expedition under Dr. be
Quervain. Joint director of the SWISS
Central Meteorological Institute VINO
is now at Reykiavik. the capitai o'
Iceland
The expedition started from JaKop
chawn. ir Danish northwest Green
land and marched for three months
over the ice wastes. They made the
east coast on Aug. 2. ten miles from
Aneinagsalik. which was their goat
Nanv valuable scientific results were
achieved. The greatest height OF 'he
inland ice measured $500 meters pu'
they saw higher peaks recently anu
discovered mountains on Chris'iah
Ninth land nearer the east coast III
De Qpervain will hold the mater'"'
ne ms collected Lntil ne Is ahie 10
make comparisons with the results OF
the Danish expedition under Captain D.
p. Koch, which will cross from west 10
EAST In 1913.