Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-11

| light of day was fast fading away, the
terror of the dark night in such place
was before them, and to add to their
suffering and agony the cold north
wind was blowing a chilly blast around
them, drenched and almost frozen as
they were. Just before dark they saw
boat, and both screamed as loudly
as they could for help, but the rush of
waters took up their pleadings and
blended their walls of distress INFO
the mad roar of destruction, and the
boat went on and on, further and fur
Their away, until it, too, faded into the
fast gathering darkness, and they were
again without hope of rescue. All
night they called, and hoped, anu
prayed but no help came, and just az
the dawn of another awful day ap-
preached death took the noble spirit
of Howard Cavitt home to that Great
Shore of eternal safety and rest.
When aid finally reached the scene,
the almost lifeless form of Tom Evans
was taken to safety and the three
dead bodies were removed to land and
taken by special train to Bryan.
The news of Howard Cavitt's death
was sad blow to his parents
brothers, sisters, family and friends.
but 1t came as poisoned arrow into
the heart of his devoted young vie,
who, with their infant daughter, only
a month old, was keeping anxious,
loving watch for his safe return. Son
row, deep and Undesirable, is there,
and heartaches that can not oe
soothed.
|. Howard X. Cavitt was born in this
city thirty-one years ago; was edu-
Gated at the city schools and the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College, and
by sterling worth and industry had
established himself in Bryans busl-
ness world as one of its most influen-
tial and progressive factors.
He was a consistent, fa,hfu mo-
Der of the Presbyterian church, and
from early boyhood had lived an eX-
emplary life of the prircinles and
teachings of the Christian faith.
On April 2, 1912, he was happily
married to Miss Emily Thomas OF this
city, and no young coupIe ever en-
tered the married life together with
greater prospects of usefulness happi-
ness and prosperity than these two
young people; but death mas plotted
out that future, and the roses of hap
piness that bloomed round that sweet
little home are withered and blighted
forever.
The funeral was announced to take
place from the Presbyterian church on
Wednesday at p. M, and as a tribute
Of respect from the people of Bryan
to the memory of one of its most
worthy and beloved citizens, the fol-
lowing proclamation was issued:
ITO the Citizens of Bryan:
81 hereby issue this proclamation
calling upon the merchants of Bryan
to close their places of business today
wednesday, from 3 to p. m. to at
tend the funeral services of Howard
r. Cavitt, our beloved citizen and
neighbor, who gave his life in an effort
to save those who were helpless. A
universal compliance will be appre-
ciated.
"W. w. HARRIS,
Mayor of Bryan.
December 10, 1913"
At the appointed hour all business
was Suspended and crowds of friends
filled the church to overlooking.
The floral offerings were exquisite
and beautiful, and adorned the entire,
church where the casket was placed.
Company G, Second Regiment, Texas
National Guard, of which receased
was cantain for many years, brought
their old company flag and draped it
Oh the bier of their beloved officer, its
brilliant folds mlingling with the fresh
fragrant flowers above it, all paying
tribute to his memory. The members
of the local Knights of Pythias lodge
acted as an escort OF honor and the
following gentlemen were pallbearers:
j. b. Stevenson, Tyler Haswell, Henry
Locke, Norman Stewart, Elmer bod
son and j. M. Hare. The services were
conducted by Rev. j. r. Finley, pastor