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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-20
DEATH OF Mr.. 7. J. CRAY
Another Honored Pioneer Of Brazos
County Has Joined the Hosts
on Other Shore.

Mr.. Thomas j. Gray died Sunday,
May Is, at 2:15 p. m. in his home
near College, after a few days illness.
He was seyenty.four years of age and
was born in Choctaw County, Alabama,
on March 13, 1889.
When the war between the States
was declared he enlisted in the cav
airy service at the very first, and for
four years and two months fought un-
der the Confederate flag in defense OF
his country. He saw wide service in
Mississippi, Kentucky, Georgia, Ten.
nesee and Virginia, and in the second
year of the war was severely wounded
After a short time at home he recov-
cred and reioined his regiment and
continued to fight valiantly until the
final surrender.
He received three wounds during
the war, one in the shoulder and one
in each leg. going to the grave bearing
testimony of his gallantry in the cause
for which he battled
After the war he returned to Ala
bama, where he married Mrs. Anna
Lee, a sister of Mr.. J. w. Barron of
this city. Coming to Texas in 1870,
they settled in this section. and Mrs
Gray died at Harvey in 1873. There
was born to this union a daughter
Rose, who is now Mrs. R. F. German
Of Greens Prairie. Some years later
he married Miss Martha l.. Boyett,
who survives him. They have lived at
their home near College for a number
of years, enjoying the quietude and
OF a comfortable country
home. and where Mr.. Gray passed
quietly away from this world into a
better land.
AS a man and citizen Mr.. Gray was
among the very best of the county.
He lived quietly and unostehtatiously
attended strictly to his own affairs and
lived at peace with his neighbors and
all the world. He was a man of the
highest integrity, honorable in all his
dealings with his fellow-man, and in
return enjoyed the confidence and es-
TEEN of all. He shirked no duties of
met every call made upon
him by his country, and measured up
TO the full stature of a man. His death
is a great loss to the county and the
in which he lived. May he
rest in peace.
After services at the home, conduct
ed by Rev. NJ. E. Weaver of the First
Baptist Church, of which Mr.. Gray
was a consecrated member, he was
aid to rest Monday afternoon in the
,ity cemetery.
The following gentlemen acted as
Wade Cox, w. w. Smith,
D. S. Ayers. T. R. Carson, l.. B. Men
lola and Albert Parnell
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-20
MEXICAN REFUGEES
REACH CALIFORNIA
tBy Associated Press.1

San Francisco, CAL, May 2O.-Steam-
ers are bringing many American ref
ugees from the west coast of Mexico.
Forty passengers arriving today said
they were compelled to travel long
way to get out of Mexico by the west
coast on account of demoralized con.
ditions.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-20
MILLIONAIRE HENRY
NJ. FLAGLER DEAD
Was Standard Oil Director-BuiIder Of
Florida East Coast Railroad.
Interested In Many Projects.
1By Associated Press.l

West Palm Beach, Fla, May 90
Henry NJ. Flagler, aged S3, noted capi-
talist and railroad magnate, and Stand
ard Oil director, died here this morn
ing after severl weeks illness. Some
time ago he sustained a fall from the
steps and never recovered. He was
one of the founders of the firm of
Rockefeller, Andrews & Flagler, and
he had been connected with the man.
agement of the Standard Oil Company
ever since. He built the Florida East
Coast Railroad and was heavily inter-
ested in Florida hotels. He was born
at Canandaicua, N. Y.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-20
IMPORTANT LIQUOR
RULING At AUSTIN
lBy Associated Press.l

Austin, Texas, May 2O.-The Attor-
ney General held this morning it was
illegal for railroad to accept in wet
districts any liquor for delivery into
local option districts, and that hand
ling C. o. d. shipments subjects all
persons involved to the annual occupa-
tion tax of $4,000.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-20
ernment is reluctant to bring on such
a movement.
Japanese Hard to Pacify.
lBy Associated Press. ]

Toxic, May 20.-The news of the
signing of the California anti-alien
land bill was received here with re-
gret, and the efforts of the government
are directed to pacifying public opinion
which is regarded as a more difficult
task than that following the passage
OF the California school bill year ago.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-20
TURKISH COMMANDER
At SCUTARI SLAIN
Believed His Death Was Caused by
Friends Of Former Commander
in Spirit Of Revenge.
tBy Associated Press.l

Vienna. May 20-Essaad Pasha,
Turkish commander at Scutari during
the siege, has been murdered at
Tiriana, according to reports received
here from Trieste. Essaad Pasha, fol.
lowing the surrender of Scutari, set up
government at Tiriana and pro-
claimed himself King OF Albania.
1t is believed his murder was the
work of a vendetta, carried out by
relatives of Hassen Iria Pasha, former
commander of Scutari, whose murder
was charged TO Essaad
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-20
To BUY BEAUMONT
STREET RAILWAY
tBy Associated Press. ]

Beaumont, Texas, May 20.-It was
announced this morning that the
Stone & Webster syndicate will buy
the Beaumont Traction Company and
erect depot and office building cost
ing $4,000.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-20
His Greatest Work.
TBy Associated Press I

Palm Beach, Fla, May 2O.-Mr.
Flagler's greatest achievement was the
extension Of his railroad over the sea
seventy miles from Miami to Key
West. The project is acclaimed as
one of the greatest engineering tri-
umphs OF the age.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-20
GOOD RAINS IN
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
IBy Associated Press.l

Dallas, Texas, May 20.-Good rains
are reported to have fallen throughout
North Central Texas today, greatly
beneflting crops, especially corn, oats
and cotton.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-20
CINCINNATI CAR
STRIKE IS SETTLED
tBy Associated Press.l

Cincinnati, Ohio, May 2O.-Street
car service was resumed on all lines
in Cincinnati today, the ten days
strike having been amicably settled
last night,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-20
WILL REGULATE
| FLAGS IN PARADEs
tBy Associated Press.l

Boston, Mass, May 2O.-Governor
Foss today signed the bill prohibiting
the carrying in any parade any flag
other than those OF the Nation, State,
or friendly foreign Nations. The law
will prohibit red flags in Socialists
parades.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-20
ACCEPTED CHALLENGE
Of SIR THOMAS
[By Associated Press.1

London. May 20.-The New York
Yacht Club today accepted Sir Thomas
Lipton's challenge to race next Sep
tember for the Americas Cup.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
CITY VOTES ON
TRACTION DEAL
Council Committee to Recommend
Referendum on Proposed Renton
Line Agreement.

With several important changes
made. the majority OF the residents
OF the Rainier valley satisfied. the
proposed agreement with the city
and the bondholders Of the Seattle.
Renton & Southern railway.
whereby the city takes control Of
the road. will go before the fran
ehise committee Friday morning.
be recommended by that committee
BY unanimous vote to the council
on Monday. and very probably be
passed by that body.
u will then be submitted 10 the
voters on March 4 for final consid-
Grafton II the voters approve u.
construction on the extensions will
start within 30 days after the cleo
ton and be completed within six
months.
The changes that have satisfied
both opposers and hackers Of the
agreement we're adopted Wednes.
day at a special open meeting OF
The franchise committee.
Ihey we're many. but the two
principal ones related to the ap-
polntment OF a board Of appraisals
wnen the city wants 10 take over
the line, and 10 the question Of
whether or not the city shall pay
tne road for its franchise privilege.
The franchise committee. after
hsteninF TO suggestions from Raj.
hler valley residents. decided that
u tne city wants 20 take over the
hne, the b0ndhOlders OF tho road
snail appoint one man. the council
another. and that these two shall
appoint a third. who must be a
member Of tho United States engl-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
Rinehart Gets
a Lecture Room
Council Will Help Him Fight
Living Cost.

The city council will. next
Monday. approve the granting
Of the extra room In the base
ment Of city hall to the depart
ment OF weights and measures
for the purpose OF fitting up n
lecture room TO be used by A.
w. Rlnehart. chief Of the de
partment. I'm his educational
campaign he is planning Tor
Seattle housewives.
The room viii at once be fit
ted up, stereopticon machine
secured, and Rlnehart viii,
next week. invite one OF the
womens clubs Of the city to
come and hear the first lee
ture There will be a regular
lecture course scheduled, with
each OF the women's clubs OF
the city having regular dates.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
THE PUBLIC HOLDS THE BAG

nhe earheseT which ordered from the East than
~ ago ana which Superintendent Kenpster the
Nould arrive about have
fenpater can't on
nave oeen shipped He
we have positively further information relating
office today. - .
pa notified Tneaday OF the his
NJ me company has failed to a.
40 az passed he council last September presented him
@ at police headquae yesterday afternoon desk
geant knd 70 book him with speed and uesome business
sergeant courteousy obliged 0
The date OF the trial has not been set.
and company Wedn
paid the S6So575s
Of the eo1Sanys earnings for 1912
THE GRoSs EARNINGS OF THE COMPANY FOR 1912 WE'RE
a s3te8es4s5.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
JUDGE HOWARD PRESIDES
IN SUIT DEFENDED BY LAW
PARTNER OF A RELATIVE

Federal Judge Howard IS hear
ing a case In the L. s. court today,
I'm which James a. Kerr. Of the
firm OF Kerr n McCord. attorneys.
Is acting as lawyer for the defend
ant. h. s. McCord, Kerr's law part.
ner. rs brother.iniaw or Judge
Howard.
IL is one OF two cases fled by
Henry W. Basset. the inventor,
against the officers OF companies
which. he claims imnorod his offer
20 sell a license permitting the use
Of the patent, then used the device
without paying royalty.
In this instance Basset Is suing
the Erickson Construction com
pany. which is represented by Kerr
and Attorneys Shank and Smith,
for 100000.
Kerrs part In this case Is OF un-
usual Significance because in the
other suit. In which the Colson Con
atruction company ~ the defendant,
Kerr n McCord are the attorneys.
The outcome In the case In which
they are materially Interested dc.
pends largely upon the outcome OF
the case now on trial,
Federal Judge RuStin is
sitting here TO relieve the con-
gestion Of work.
Judge Howard did not trans
fer the case In which his
brother.in.law's law partner 10
appearing 10 Judge Rudkln, but
is hearing IL himself.
Ho did transfer TO Judge
Rudkin the case OF the govern
ment against the Congress Con-
struotion company in~behaf Of
the pennxRenton Clay & Coal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16

neering corps These three men
shall act as a board Of appraisers
and shall fix the value o' the road.
II the board OF appraisers decides.
In fixing the value Of the road. that
the franchise Is worth money. then
the city has the right Of appeal to
the courts on the valuation. II the
court decides that the franchise
should be paid for. the cil is not
obligated TO take over the road at
all.
The present condemnation suits.
started as the first step in acqulr.
ing municipal control Of the road,
will not be dropped. and in case
they are finished before the March
election, the agreement shall be
null and void.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
Poor Mabelle!
Health So Poor
But She Dances Turkey
Trot" All Night al Sherry's.

BY United Prefe Leased wire.
NEW YORK. Jan. l6.-Mrs
VIM, L. Cory, the wife OF the
steel magnnte and formerly
Mayhellc Gilman, the actress.
went direct from The bali room
at Sherry's 60 the steamer La
Provence today and retired.
There was good reason for her
nouappearance on deck when
the steamer sailed this fore
noon, for in company with sew
eral hundred members Of New
Yorks smartest set. she had
danced until breakfast time.
The party" was the giddiest
given at Sherry's this season.
There was little on the pro-
gram. but the turkey trot' and
the tango"
Mrs Corey's dancing earned
her the applause OF the as
semhlage.
Al 4 o'clock Mrs. Corey said
she could not dance much
longer as she was going abroad,
for her health.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
BILL HAS
FIRST JOKER
Josiah Collins Would Have Two
Extra Port Commissioners APP
pointed by Judge.

yided in a bill presented today BY
Sen. Bowen The plan is to make
a separate county out of Vashon
island.
Mixed marriages will be thing
Of the past in this state II a bill in
troduced in the senate today by
Senator French becomes a law.
Establishment or county tubercu-
losis hospitals with support from
the state is provided for in a bill
introduced before the senate today
by Sen. Collins The act provides
for a fund of $4,000. from which
the state win pay to the counties
So per week 10 aid IN the support
OF each inmate
Aged teachers in the public
schools are to be remembered in
Washington il a bill introduced by
Senators Collins and Langdon
passes The bin provides that all
teachers who have been in active
service for 80 years shah. upon
retirement, receive 60 per cent OF
the average yearly pay received
during their last five years Of
service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16

Stau Special
OLYMPIA. Jan. ie.-The first
Legislative Joker" made it's ap-
pearance In the state senate today.
when Josiah Collins. Of Seattle pro
posed n bill TO increase the number
of port commissioners from three
TO five
Here's Josiahs joker. He pro
poses that this additional two com
missioners be appointed by the
Judge on the superior court bench
who is oldest in years.
This would give Judge Ronald In
King county the power to name two
OF the five commissioners. In 9th
er words. he would exercise nearly
as much power over the commits
sion as all of the other 300,000
people combined
The house did not hold a morning
session.
Following Oregon's example. a
| bill was presented before the SEN
ate today by Senator Hutchinson
providing for the sterilization Of all
confirmed criminals, idiots, feeble
minded and insane persons.
A division of King county Is pro-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
WOMAN INJURED BY
CAR; GIVEN $2, 500

For injuries received by being
struck by n Fauntleroy street car,
Mrs. Pearl Gannaway was this
morning awarded $500 damages
against the Puget Sound Traction.
Light and Power company.
Last April Mrs. Gannaway and
her husband stepped Off the car At
West Andover 81. and 2Sth av. $.
w. The car started. swung around
a curve. and struck Mrs. Gamma.
way on the right hip.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16

company, and dozen other
concerns.
During the hearing of the Bas-
set case Wednesday afternoon. At
torney shepard. for Basset, asked
a witness concerning his connec.
tlon with the L s. patent office,
and in an instant Kerr was on his
feet He did not make an objec-
tlon. but one of his associates did.
Judge Howard smiled. and,
leaning forward. said:
"oh, guess he only wants
10 establish the qualifications
OF his witness. I guess IL won't
do any harm. let him 90
ahead"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
NORTHERN PACIFIC
CUTS OFF 6 TRAINS

Because Of the heavy snow in the
Cascades, officials of the Northern
Pacific issued an order today, cut
ting off six passenger trains daily
between Spokane and Seattle, to
make way for the handling OF coal
aud pcrlshablo freight.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16

The star has bought printing We bought nearly
three months In fact but takes like this
the When The order the
be delivered within months the factory expects to
have Il Installed in The Star building within 60 days
And such This ponderous machine compoqcd OF
IN printing
manufacture primitive hand which Poor
printed inception OF the printing
this the fullmen and the climax
prints In colors.
II prints IS pages at once
prints $4,000 i2page hour. II counts hem
folded bundles Of 80 copies
three this Of the printed word And
thing dcscrbe you word for
that It entirely feature and hshy successful one
Star readers have beginning The
dare talk plainly knowing they viii under
stand
Star readers know what The Star has always
stood for. They remember the fights we've
fought, and why we fought, and they understand
why we won, and they know why will con-
tinve to win.
The Stars fight which resulted In giving
municipal They remember The star
municipal lighting Special privilege affected
be the Sell lRht2 Why light is commodity
ered like vegetables coal sole leather What
busine has a the light selling busness7
usual by the thinking and voting elt
xens the lighting plant her greatest
single asset
better what that victory has
nos o Of
These are only the high spots The Stars
others OF vast Importance to the people of Seattle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
PUT KIND SHERIFF
IN HIS OWN JAIL

MILWAUKEE, Wis., dan. 10.
--imbued with the holiday
spirit, shert4 Van Vsigle al.
lowed his prlsonere TO walk
about the toil on Christmas
day. The federal court hso
just sentenced him 10 three
months in jail for contempt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
POLICE BUNGLE;
MISS THE COIN

by United rrcss Leased Wire.
BRADFORD. Pa, Jan. i6. Fifty
thousand dollars is alleged TO have
changed hands durlngrp cock fight
here when Clevaond birds were
pitted against Bradford birds. One
arrest was made. but the stake.
holders escaped.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
RESCUE WAX GIRLS;
HEROES, ANYWAY

10 NEW BRUNSWICK. N j.. Jan.
fG.--Drcaming OF Carnegie medals,
flrcmen attempted to save terri.
fled clothing workers from fire and
came forth with wax models.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16

NINE stitches taken in
peaccmsker's head" No dif-
ference between 1918 and all
tho Jsars that have gone be.
fore.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
-=
ALKI POINT WILL
GET A NEW LIGHT

A new lighthouse, with two keeps
ors. at $500 year Zach. is 70 be
placed In operation April 81 t@ re-
place the old stake light at Alki
point, which has been cared for by
Mrs Martha Webb for SIS a month,
The stake light is one of the Oldest
marine marks in Puget sound.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16

PASCO. HOT grease started a
fire in bakery here early today,
which destroyed the building and re-
,ulted In total loss of $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16

There's the well
remember The him from the federal bench
accomplished
the history Of the nation has accomplished.
All OF these things, The
Ing that The Star the
imposed by the people who have been and
will be its only clients.
There are in and near Seattle more than
$4,000 homes-homes of real men and women,
where The Star is read every day. And this
number is increasing.
During the everybody they have
generayThe Star added than 10000 daily
subscribers 10 iB list
The prosperous and prospering circulation
beyond of the three and with
the Of advertising prosperity The Star needs
To what purposeP
SO may to he people Seattle
children OF Seattle who need its aid
faithfully and effectively than in the past
only location
building. The hreproof home OF and
with two stories basement
sanitary
equipment complete modern
according statistics die of mbercuo
than workers other trade Bur The
They built especially
for purpose light airy and they protected by
invented by the local which, operated
giant suction fan draws from the ouhcn9 every Nesoe OF
The editorial department. enjoying light
skyghts IT, in the plan and equipment complete
In
throughout, employees well well paid
and n they active, competent and loyal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-16
SUGAR is NOT A LUXURY

It's fuel for the body. Mrs. Norton
tclls-on page 5Ihow to use sugar.
She also strs meegsless recipes for
cake-fine to use when eggs are high.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-16
LOCAL MAN TO
THE STATE BOARD
Rev. G. c. Williams Honored by the
Denmark Association of
Congregational
Churches.
WILL CLOSE TONIGHT
Meetings Have Been Well Attended
and Enthusiastic Address
by Burlington Pastor
Tonight.
WILL CLOSE TONIGHT

The meetings Of the Denmark Assoc
clatlon OF Congregational churches
winch are being held with the First
congregational church in this city are
well attended, and are quite enthusiasts
tic. This morning devotional SER
vice commenced the exercises of the
day, and after this business session
was held. The following officers were
elected:
Moderator-Rev. j. H. skiles, Ell
don.
Registrar-Rev w. H. Bickers, Dan
VILE
Member of state board-Rev. G. G..
Williams, Keokuk.
Following the business session
there was devotional hour led by
Rev. w. H. Bickers, Danville. From
1890 to 11:00 the ladies had dis
cussion of methods, and needs in
women's organizations.
| Papers We're then rear as follows:
The capitalization of church or
ganization by Rev. w H. Wilkins OF
Keosauqua. And by the Rev. w. D.
Spik'r on "The Value of Prayer.
The afternoon session opened with
devotions and business session fol
lowed by a womens hour at which
addresses were delivered by Rev.
Mary Collins of Keokuk and Mrs
Root of Otttumwa.
This evening an address will be
delivered by Rev Naboth Osborn of
Burlington on "a National Opportun-
/ ity." The meetings of the association
will close with this address.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-16
..,.a Nv Lot and A. D. Barber Wins
First election Under Com
mnsslon Plan Of Gov
eminent.
PARTISAN LINES
Five counciImen Chosen VIII Probab.
~ Quality for OFFICE in the
First Week In
May.

In the first election held in Hamil-
Inn under the new Illinois commission
firm OF government law held yester-
day the result for mayor was tie,
the two candidates. E. w. Hosford and
4. D. Barber each receiving 219 votes.
The tie was settled last night as pro-
yided by law by drawing in the
presence of the council. Mr.. Barber
won and will qualify as mayor.
There were eight candidates for
council positions and j. H. Crawford,
". H. Dodge, Geo. w. Hosford and
August C. Thomas were elected.
Dodge led the ticket with 261 votes.
Under the law the council takes Of
fee as soon as they qualify but 1t is
probable that they will begin a study
Of the commission form law and not
oualify until the first week in May.
Although there was much interest
taken in the election the vote was not
heavy. The usual partisan lines were
not observed and the campaign be-
came personal one. Both candidates
for mayor are republicans, The riv-
airy was friendly and the election was
accompanied by no disturbances.
There was no paramount issue.
The vote was as follows: