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The Snowflake herald., 1913-07-04
DRY FARMING
WESTERN SOILS

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to the raising of wheat. But
wheat quickly exhausts the soil
of it's plant food. Continuous
wheat growing on any farm is
simply soil robbery. The fallow
letting the soil lie idle-for a
year does not replace all the plant
food taken. 1t merely puts off
the day of complete exhaustion.
Sooner or later, smaller crops
will result from continued grain
raising without rotation. Soil
depletion and poor returns are at
last inevitable. Systematic soil
building will keep up the land to
the paying point. 1t should be
begun with the first crop.
Alfalfa is the best known soil
improver, and sweet clover is
now said to be close second.
Thus far, in dry regions, alfalfa
planted in rows, both for seed
and forage production, has prov
ed more successful than either
the broadcast stand or the close
ly drilled rows. While it will
probably resolve itself into a
problem of seed production due
to lack of sufficient moisture for
forage production, it is claimed
that alfalfa can be made a pay
ing crop for seed and as a soil
improver.
Two things necessary for ev-
cry soil are humus and nitrogen.
Where they are not in the soil
they must be put there. Green
manure crops contain them.
Clover should be grown on dry
farms and plowed under. This
improves soil texture, stores up
more water and supplies these
necessary plant foods. An east
ern writer's asserts that benefi-
cial results from plowing under
alfalfa, previously grown in rows,
for seed production, have been
noticed on succeeding wheat
crops for as long as ten years.
At present alfalfa is conceded
to be the best lugume for dry
lands. It's deep rooted system
admirably enable it to seek stored
water at great depth. Deep
rooted plants are preferable to
those with shallow root systems,
because the former penetrates
into the subsoil. In this way
air and water find entrance, es-
pecially after the roots decay. 1t
is supposed that alfalfa, when
plowed under, enriches the sur
face soil with potash and phos-
phorus, thus bringing these SUBJ
stances within reach of the sue
ceeding shallow rooted crops.
DR.. Beal of the Michigan sta
ton, in a recent address laid
down the following ten rules as
necessary to make a growth of
alfalfa for period of ten years
or more:
/. Select land that is deeply
drained. Swampy lands or soils
in which the hard pan comes
very close to the surface will
not make a proper place for al
falfa.
2. Prepare the land as for a
crop of wheat.
3. If the soil is not alkaline,
apply air Stacked lime.
4. Sow about four pounds of
good clean seed to the acre at
the time of corn planting, or else
early in August, if the soil is
moist then.
5. With alfalfa seed sew or
chard grass or tall oat grass,
about a peck each to the acre.
Excellent results may also be OBJ
tanned by adding two pounds of
timothy seed.
6. Under no circumstances
should a so-called nurse crop be
sown.
Z. If nodules are not produced
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05
AUSTIN POLITICIAN
IS ANSWERED
Prof. j. II. Allen Replies to Scurrilous
Attack on Colonel Miner Pub
lished In Austin Statesman.

To The Bryan Eagle
In the Austin Daily Statesman of
June 3 there appears an article from
one George Mendell Jr, an Austin pol
itician, in which he makes most I'M
warranted and scurrilous attack on Col
r. T.. Miner, president of A. and M.
College, because Colonel Miner in a
recent address before the A. and NJ.
alumni of Houston expressed his OBJ
jections to Senate Joint Resolution
No. IS. 1t is we'll to state that Colonel
Miner went to Houston upon the in
vitation of the alumni Of the college,
who desired straightforward state
ment from the president of their be.
loved alma mater as to the effect upon
the college should Joint Resolution
No. IS be passed by vote of the
people on July 10.
That Colonel Miners argument
against Joint Resolution No. IS is I'M
answerable is evident from the fact
that Mr.. Mendell does not attempt to
answer Colonel Miner, but instead
uses the method so often used by lit.
tie politcians-an attack upon good
and distinguished mans character.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

One of the quickest and most com.
plete and justifiable killings that ever
/ saw came about through tarantula.
1t was at a mine camp in the old days,
and the camp bully had tarantula i'm
paled on n stick. A man newly arrived
from the east stood gazing, fascinated
with horror, at the squirming reptile,
working its black fangs in the effort
to reach something that 1t could fasten
them into. Suddenly, without warning,
the bully thrust the tarantula straight
into the tenderfoot's face. His whisk-
ers saved him from the fangs, but he
let out a yell as if he had actually been
bitten and jumped back, l fully be-
lieve, ten feet. Then. as the fellow
came poking the tarantula toward him
sgain, the tenderfoot drew his revolver
and turned loose on his tormentor. His
first shot would have been enough, as
it went straight through the fellows
body, but the tenderfoot had his ex.
element to work off, and he never
stopped shooting until his revolver had
been emptied and the man with the
tarantula was a sieve. Served him
right" was the verdict of the coroner's
jury, and the case never went to court
for trial.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05
CARL STILL WALKING.

/ want some fishing tackle,
Have you 1t here on hand?
You need not laugh and cackle,
| want it quick, young man!
Some poles, some lines,
Two reels and sundry bats,
Some hooks that are real fine;
I Please wrap them up and wait.
| shall return this evening
And get all of this truck;
Be good, / must be leaving,
To see if I've had luck.
I'm out at Tabor's pond, you know;
The fish are biting grand;
| caught a cat nine pounds or more
Don't this beat playing band?
Cole Hardware is the place
For sporting goods galore;
They wait on you with Oh, such grace,
And ask if you wish more.
One thing | could not understand,
Is why Carl was so surprised;
Was he not posted about the band,
Then why such great big eyes?
Carl might now better understand
If explain little:
The mans a member of Gladys band,
In which he plays the fiddle.
Oh, yes, | do now understand
Why Carl was so surprised;
He thought he bought for the whole
darn band,
That's why those goo-goo eyes.
Now, please Carl, don't forget
To wrap up all that truck;
He'll surely come back yet
When he finds he's had luck.
AVERY.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

the University, and they are going TO
fight for it to the last ditch.
The greatest thing the University
could do in its own behalf would DE,
not to urge the adoption of Resolution
IS, but to assist in voting it down,
lend it's influence in the complete sep
aration of the two institutions, and
when the Legislature meets again in
regular session the whole people would
unite in demanding for it whatever
legislation is needed to make ample
provision for it. Legislation that is
direct and to the point, free from all
"entangling alliances" as is now pro-
posed in Resolution IS. The adoption
of Resolution 10 would be the very
worst thing that could happen to the
University. 1t has so many counter
currents and crossed wires that it
would keep all our schools and insti-
tutions in constant doubt, uncertainty
and a never-ending turmoil.
Puncture IS under the fifth rib with
the sword of the Lord and Gideon.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

We are all working together har-
moniously now and the city is prosper
ing. 1t would be unfortunate if dissen.
sions were to spring up over the mat
ter of franchises for public utilities.
1t would be more unfortunate if the
opportunity to secure gas should be
defeated through any jealousy or
rivalry. Gas is the greatest economy
and convenience in the whole scheme
of domestic science and the people
want it, Whether furnished by the
municipality or by individuals, does
not change their desire for it. The
Eagle believes the City Council in its
wisdom is perfectly capable of solving
the franchise problem and will do it
firmly, justly and to the satisfaction
of all concerned
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05
A FEW REASONS WHY SENATE JOINT RES
OLUTION IS SHOULD BE DEFEATED

Such Jealous, but unwise friends OF
the University are doing more to
widen the breach between these two
great institutions, and to create feel
ings OF bitterness between the friends
of the institutions than az other causes
combined. 1t is to be regretted that
such articles as Mr.. Mendell's can find
their way into the columns of reputa-
bic newspapers. Colonel Miner needs
no defense by his friends. He stands
today one of Texas most honored and
most distinguished citizens. His work
for A. and M. College, the wonderful
growth of the school under his wise
guidance, his faithfulness to every in
terest Of the school, all mark him a
man worthy of the position he holds
as president of one of the greatest
institutions of the South.
/ can say truthfully that the State
University has no more loyal friend
than l am. l am proud of her achieve
ments in the past and can see a great
future before her, but am opposed to
Joint Resolution No IS, and shall do
what I can to defeat it. AS / under
stand it, there are in 1t grave dangers
for the A. and M. College. Two years
from now I shall be glad to favor a
joint resolution which will provide for
the growth and enlargement Of the
University without carrying concealed
in it the means for the destruction of
the A. and NJ. College.
Respectfully,
J. II. ALLEN.
Bryan, Texas, June 5, 1918.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05
AN ORDINANCE

The following ordinance was pre-
sented and unanimously passed, all of
said Aldermen composing the City
reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING
THE BARTERING, PEDDLING
AND SELLING OF MERIDIAN
Disc OR EXHIBITING OR KEEP
ING FOR BARTER OR SALE
ANY MERCHANDISE UPON ANY
STREET IN THE CITY OF BRYAN,
WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS, AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
Section l. Be it ordained by the
City Council of the City OF Bryan,
| that il shall hereafter be unlawful for
any person to barter. peddle or in any
manner sell any kind of merchandise,
patent medicines, or nostrum, on Main
street and Bryan street, and the fol-
| lowing streets in the City of Bryan:
Fannin street from the International
& Great Northern Railroad to the
| II. & II. c. X. r.. Burleson street
from Main TO /. g. G. n. r. r.; Ander-
son street from II. & T. c. II. X to
the west line of Bryan street; Nose
! ley street from II. & 7. c. Railroad to
west line of Bryan street; Caldwell
street from H. q T. c. X. X. to west
line of Bryan street
Sec. . Any person who shall vio-
late any of the provisions of this ordi-
nance shall, upon conviction, be fined
| i'm any sum not less than five and not
more than twenty-five dollars.
Sec. 3. Provided, however, that this
ordinance in no way is to prohibit the
farmer in selling and marketing any
of his produce or products on the
streets OF Bryan.
Sec. 4. Whereas, the bartering, ped
ding, and selling of merchandise. pat
ent medicines and nostrums OF various
kinds has already begun, an impera-
tive necessity requiring that the rule
which requires ordinances to be read
on three separate meetings be sus'
pended, and the same is hereby sus-
pended and this ordinance shall take
effect and become of force from and
after its passage and legal publica-
ton.
Passed and adopted this the Goth
day of May, 1913.
ISeall w. w. HARRIS, Mayor.
Attest:
. JNO. A. MOORE, JR.,
Secretary City of Bryan.
Per C. II. LEWIS, Assistant.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

Japan has filed with Secretary of
State Bryan its answer to the United
States answer to Japan's original
kick over the California anti-alien land
law. Japan's answer will doubtless be
answered by the United States, which
will bring another answer from Japan.
Altogether the subject is liable to be
thoroughly discussed, provided Gabriel
will delay his trumpet call long
enough.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05
COL. MINER DETAINED.

The honorable George Mendell Jr.
of Austin, headquarters of the hatch
cry where all the cunningly devised
schemes to destroy the A. and NJ. Col
lege have been spawned, is out in a
scurrilous article attempting to de-
fame the good name of Col. r. T. Mil
mel. His maladorous jibberish, how
ever, will fall on deaf ears with the
people of Texas, because the honor
able Mr.. Mendell is so clearly tool
of the aforementioned hatchery that
the peopleof Texas, and especially the
friends of the A. and NJ. College, who
are largely in the majority, will not
give his frothing a second considera-
ton.
Continuing, Mr.. Mendell said: by
the terms of the Constitution the
money derived from taxes can not be
used or appropriated for the purpose
of erecting buildings for the State
University. This growing institution
needs buildings, and it should be made
a University of the first-class, as the
trainers of the Constitution and the
people expect it to be, and as Gov
ernor Colquitt is trying to establish it
as such, but it seems as if the politi-
clan at the head of the Agricultural
and Mechanical College, instead of be-
ing a leading educator, as the head of
that institution should be, he does not
want to see the University made what
the trainers of the Constitution de-
creed in that instrument and which
was subsequently ratified by the
people"
Another statement in which there is
not the slightest resemblance to truth.
The statement is designedly mislead-
ing, just as the whole of Resolution is
is misleading 1t is so worded and so
phrased as to purport on its face to
do one thing, when the real purpose
is entirely different.
The politician at the head of the
A. and NJ College," as this little Aus
tin upstart calls Colonel Miner, is not
fighting the University at all, but as
the head of the A. and NJ. College he
is forced to fight measure that is
especially designed to inject a poison
tyfr inf h. nn1loun aDH thnn
leave it alone to die by degrees. If
Colonel Miner had not come forward
with the Spartan courage he has
shown, in defense of A. and NJ, he
would be unworthy to be at its head
He is not fighting the University, but
is fighting for A. and NJ. If the Uni
versity has placed itself in a position
where every bullet fired in defense of
A. and NJ. hits the University squarely
in the solar plexus, the University and
its friends are to blame, and not
A. and NJ. and its friends.
There is no one, Colonel Miner nor
any of the friends of A. and NJ, who
wish to make trouble for the Univer-
sity, and who are not willing for 1t to
have everything in the world it de-
serves. They want to see it grow and
expand until it will be the pride o. all
Texas, but they are not willing to sac
rifce the A. and NJ. College to this
end when it is not necessary. They be-
lieve the A. and NJ. College has a
place of equal importance in the educa-
tional system of the State with that of
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

The Jimplecute received the pros
perity edition" of The Bryan Daily
Eagle, Bryan, Texas 1t was splendid
number of that paper, and Bryan's
business proclamation by her mer.
chants and all business men of that
city. Such an issue will be of great
benefit to Bryan and her citizens. The
Eagle is to be congratulated on its
fine work-Jefferson Jimplecute.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

Have you got that gasoline stove
yet Why perspire, fret, worry and
suffer with the heat of wood stove
through the long hot summer months
when YOU can get a Detroit vapor
gasoline stove at such reasonable
prices? They will soon pay for them
selves in saving of fuel. Myers Hard
ware Co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05
GRAND MASTER COMING.

Judge ]. ]. Mansfield of Columbus,
Texas, Grand Master of Masons OF
Texas, will be here next Monday and
officiate in the laying of the corner
stones OF the new main building and
new mess hall of the A. and NJ. Col
lege. Judge Mansfield will be enter
tanned at dinner at the Hotel Bryan
by Worshipful Master A. L. Mondrick
of the local lodge, and will accompany
the members to the college.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05
SUMMER NORMAL NOTICE.

The summer normal opened at
Franklin Tuesday morning with a
splendid enrolment, and with a num-
Der yet to enroll Those desiring to
take the examination in July can en-
roll any time between now and June 16.
Franklin is a pleasant place for a
summer normal and the prospects are
good for a successful term.
Il. w. PARKER.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05
TELEPHONE NOTICE.

All subscribers who leave on sum.
mer vacations, closing their dwellings,
will be charged the usual rental un.
less we are notified to remove their
phone. There is no diminution in our
expenses during hot weather.
Respectfully,
BRYAN TELEPHONE co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

The Council has now passed an or
der that Main street be paved from
curb to curb, eliminating all parking
and boulevarding. This plan meets the
approval of the property owners and
the citizens generally.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

The trade excursion into the bottom
by the business men of Bryan will re-
suit in great benefit to the city and
all its business interests. A thorough
understanding and cooperation with
the people will win every time.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

Judge Marcus of Buffalo, n. Y, has
ruled when a court sees fit to call
out troops during labor troubles the
country must pay the troops.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

California labor men are warning
workers to be careful about flocking
to San Francisco in expectation of get
ting work during the exposition. The
labor supply is greater than the de-
mand.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

Trials of Industrial Workers of the
World leaders indicted in connection
with the Paterson On. j. silk strike
are being held this week
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

Militant suffragettes of England are
causing employment of many men who
have been idle, as a result of their
campaign of violence to property.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

pockets wrong side out to prove that
he has not been seen. Time was when
he would have cussed blue streak
that would have lighted up the uni
verse
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05
POLITICAL BULLETINS.

Mayor Gaynor of New York City is
exhibiting his dogs at the spring
shows.
Governor Sulzer of New York is ap.
pealing to the people in his direct pri-
mary fight.
President Wilson contemplates de-
voting his summer working on a new
book, according to Washington
report.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
ginemen, in session at Washington
will be received at the White House
by President Wilson.
Despite the crusade being waged
against gambling at races in New
York, it is said that bets are freely
placed at the Belmont Park races and
Investigations will follow.
! The Worlds Congress of Women in
session at Paris is attended by repre-
sentative women of every Nation
Suffrage will receive least attention
of any subject.
1t will be impossible for the Demo
cratic caucus to reach a unanimous
agreement on the Underwood tariff
bill because the two Louisian Sena.
tors are uncompromisingly opposed to
several of its features.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

Think of Pitchfork Ben Tillman
walking up before the Senate lobby in
vestigating committee and turning his
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

Labor organizations throughout the
country are condemning the attempts
of certain newspapers to start a war
scare over the California situation.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05
LABOR NOTES.

There is talk of a convention of I'M
employed in Washington before Con
gress adjourns.
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Published Every Day Except Sunday
By THE EAGLE PRINTING co.
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MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mayor Gaynor of New York City is
exhibiting his dogs at the spring
shows.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

Bryan, Texas, June 5, 1918.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-05

Governor Sulzer of New York Is ar
pealing to the people in his direct pr
mary fight.
The Penn's Grove record., 1913-05-02
FOF'ei6n

Lieutenant Roger Harrison, a British
aviator, was killed by a fall of 400 feet
at Farnsborough, England.
Duentz, a German aviator, was killed
neal Johannisthal by falling from his
aeroplane.
The new Italian battleship Dullia
was launched at Naples in the pres
ence of the King and Queen.
The London Jockey Club has warned
off w. H. Schwind, a horse trainer for
Lewisohn, for conspiring to run horses
in a way to mislead handicappers.
Gilbert, the French aviator, flew
from Villacoublay, France to Vittoria,
Spain, 720 miles, in 10 hours % mia-
utes.
Satisfactory progress is reported by
the surgeon: in attendance on the
Duchess of ~Connaught, wife of the
Governor-General of Canada.
An Austrian naval division is said
to have left Trieste with 10000 men
to occupy Montenegrin ports and
march on Cettinje.
An ~18-year-old youth named Walkow
duu oil SII IuIlpSu HULL
the top of the north tower of the
CATHEDRAL at Antwerp. They were in
stantly killed.
British Ambassador James Bryce
gave up his office at Washington,
which he held for more than six years,
and left for New York, where he will
leave for a trip to Yokohama, Japan.
The Catholic clergy in Bridgeport,
Conn, have banned Sunday funerals
except in ase of urgent necessity.
A general strike has been called at
Rosario, Argentina, and business is at
a s~tandstill.
Aviator Guillaux flew in an aero
plane from the Spanish frontier to
Kollum, Holland, a distance of more
than 1000 miles, in IA hours and so
minutes.
Heavy fighting was reported among
the Balkan allies, Bulgars against
Serbs and Bulgars against Greeks.
Montenegro troops marched out of
| Scutari.
George Weitzel, American Minister
to Nicaragua, is on his way to Panama
City, to sail for New York.
Herr Kohler, a German, was sent
enced to seven and one-half years for
spying on German Notifications at
Leipsic for the French and Russian
governments.
German chauvinistic papers blamed
the corruption in their Val Office on
the "Americanization" of their nation,
and in revenge ridiculed Mr.. Bryan's
universal peace suggestions and
blamed the Krupp Misunderstanding
scandal on the lure of the Adolphus
Busch money for the German Princes.
The Penn's Grove record., 1913-05-02
GIST OF THE
WEEKS NEWS
Front Page Stories RetoId in
photographic Form.
INTERESTING MINOR EVENTS
BY Telegraph and Gable Roll in the
Important and the lnconsequen-
tiaI, but to Each Is Given
Its Proper Space.
Washington

The progressive old age pension bill
to provide 81 to 81 a week for all those
more than sixty-five years old, whose
incomes are under $40 a week, was in
troduced by Representative Kelly Of
Pennsylvania.
The Senate Committee on census dis
agreed on President Wilson's nomina-
ton of George w. Harris, of Georgia
for director of the census.
A. B. Kaufman, publisher Of a
Gainesville (Pa.) newspaper, who gave
evidence of a pooling agreement be-
fore the Stanley Steel Trust Investi-
eating Committee, complained that
the steel interests had driven him into
bankruptcy by a "practie cal boycott"
Secretary Bryan left for California
to confer with Governor Johnson and
the Legislature on the proposed Anti
Alien Land bill.