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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23
HORTICULTURAL STUDENTS
Are Open for engagements In Tree
Surgery During Christmas
Holidays.

Students Of the horticultural de
partment of the Texas A. & NJ. College
will spend their holidays in combating
tree diseases and in tree surgery
work. Services of cadets, seniors al
the college, who have shown them
selves efficient in tree surgery, will
be available for cities or communities
or individuals during the holiday sea
son, perhaps the best season of the
year for filling cavities and combat
ting tree insects and other pests.
The senior horticultural students
have been put through a severe test
during the past few months of school
by Prof, h. j. Kyle, dean of the school
of horticulture and professor of hor-
ticulture, tree expert Decayed
trees and trees affected with various
diseases have been treated by the ca
diets and the treatment has been very
successful.
Today Prof. Kyle announced that
the cadets had expressed a desire to
continue the work through the holiday
season and that their services might
be had by any community or indi-
vidual who was willing to pay the
expenses for the boy Those desiring
services of competent tree surgeons
should address Prof E. j. Kyle, Col
lege Station.
Tree surgery is one of the most i'm
portant branches of instruction offered
by the horticultural department.
Thousands upon thousands of trees are
stripped of their beauty and strength
every year as a result of disease and
decay. The students are told how to
combat these diseases and then are
given the practice work on the campus
trees. Cutting out the decayed wood,
thorough disinfecting of the cavity.
the application of two parts sand and
one part cement in the cavity, and
then Gaping over the filling with
coat of pure cement this is the work
which they take in treatment for de-
cay. The use of sprays and washes
is featured also.
Prof. Kyle is expecting many appli.
cations for men during the Christmas
holidays inasmuch as much agitation
for preservation of the trees has been
carried on in recent years.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY HONORS

Oscar S. Straus, former Secretary
of Commerce and Labor and one of
the most prominent members of the
National Progressive party, is GO years
Old today. Mr.. Straus has seen ex-
tensive service as a diplomat and is
noted as a philanthropist. At present
'e is engaged in many educational
and charitable enterprises and is a
arge giver to philanthropy, regard
less of race or creed. Mr.. Straus is
a multimillionaire, being connected
with some of the most extensive dry
goods interests of the country.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23
ABOUT UNCLE BOB FOSTER.

In last Sundays Houston Post an
peared number of human interest"
stories connected with the late flood.
written by Mr.. II. L. Wilson, a re-
porter for the Post, who was in this
city several days during the flood
representing his paper. Among the
stories was the following about Uncle
Bob Foster, a well known colored
man living near Wellborn:
His little bottom farm of 100 acres
near Wellborn under water but his
humble home high up on the river
banks above all danger, old Uncle Bob
roster was at the waters edge help.
ing care for his neighbors as they
were brought in by the rescuers. Sew.
enty-eight years of age and having
been on the Brazos since 1851, this
old negro has experienced all the big
river floods of which there is any
record. He came to the bottoms as
the slave of Miss Mary Wilson, niece
OF Tom Wilson, who was one of the
first planters in the Brazos bottoms.
He states the floods nearly always
come in the early spring and that il
they kill the crop it can be replanted,
that he remembers one which came
in July just after cotton picking was
started and destroyed the whole crop,
but that he had never before seen
a food in the fall or winter. The
morning glory vines still green and
in bloom completely wrap his front
porch, the hooking birds on sunny
days sing in the trees which over
shadow the little cabin and here the
old darby spends his declining days
in peace and plenty"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23
THE WEATHER

Bryan, Tex, Dec. 23, 1913.
Temperature and precipitation at
Bryan for the twenty-four hours end.
ing at 9 o'clock this morning:
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23
THIS DAY IN HISTORY

11S2-Sir Richard Arkwright, inventor
of the spinning frame, born in
Preston, England Died Aug
8. 1892.
1795-Sir Henry Clinton. who com
manded the British forces in
the American Revolution, died
Born in 1888.
1S2S-Thomas II. Evans, the famous
dentist. who effected the escape
Of Empress Eugene from Paris,
born in Philadelphia. Died in
Paris, November IS. 1897.
1S6l-British government sent troops
to Canada as precaution
against aggression by the
United States.
1SS9-Henry w. Grady, famous orator
and statesman, died in Atlanta,
Ga. Born in Athens, Ga. May
"a, 1850.
lS99-Lord Roberts sailed from Eng.
land to take command of the
British forces in South Africa.
l9O4-Japanese capture advanced po-
sitions on Port Arthur.
l9l2-The Tafts make elaborate prep.
arations to spend last Christ
mas in White House.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23

young prince had already renowned
all his rights to the crown, but The
remuneration did not assure the win
dictive spirit of his father. Those
whom Alexis, in the confession ant
in the agony of his torture, had I'm
plicated in the crime for which he
was accused, were tried for high trea
son, convicted and beheaded or broken
| on the wheel.
The ex-Empress Eudoxia was trans
ferred to a dungeon in another prison
after having been cruelty chastised by
two nuns. Alexis himself, for whom
the cruel application OF the torture
(during which the car was presently
had extorted the confession of crimes
which he had never committed, was
convicted of high treason and sen
fenced to be beheaded.
The car insisted on verdict OF
capital punishment, and the 1S1 judges
composing the court obeyed the i'm
perial brute; they rendered unani-
nous verdict. Peter hypocritcally
said he would pardon him. When the
decision of the judges and his fathers
promise OF clemency were communi-
Gated to Alexis he was overcome with
terror and excitement, and was led
back to prison.
The following day it was reported
that Alexis had died of apoplexy, but
that in his last moments an affection
ate interview had taken place between
him and his father. Another report
stated that the cZar had withdrawn
his pardon and ordered his son to be
beheaded without delay. And still an
other report, almost too horrid to be
true, says that Peter, with his own
hands. cut off the head of his son.
There is no doubt that the young man
was foully murdered The story of
his death by apopleXy was merely in.
vented to whitewash the memory of
one Of the greatest. but also one of
the most brutal and cruel rulers that
ever lived
The Encyclopedia Britannica has
still different story regarding the
death of Alexis. It states: accord.
ingly. on the 10Th of June, the weak
and ailing czaretvich received twenty.
five strokes with the knout (as then
administered nobody ever survived
thirty. and on the 25th fifteen more.
1t was hardly possible that he could
survive such treatment; the natural
inference was that he was not intend
ed to survive It, Anyway he expired
two DAYS later after the senate had
condemned him to death for instigat.
ing rebellion aoo'nst his father. and
for hoping for the co-oneration Of the
common neonle and the armed inter
ventton of his brother-in-law, the EN-
peror.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23
THE WORLDS MYSTERIES.
Who Ordered Alexis Killed?

The sudden death OF Alexis, the son
of Peter the Great by his first wife,
Eudoxia has always been and is still
shrouded in mystery, but he prevailing
opinion Of historians is that the un.
fortunate young man was assassinated
by direct order of his father, and 1t
would seem that all the surrounding
circumstances would point to this con-
clusion.
The death OF Alexis is one of the
darkest chapters in the history Of
Peter the Great, whose achievements
as a civil administrators, reformer and
general entitle him to high rank
among the really great rulers OF
Europe, but these achievements
should not be made cloak or excuse
from a crime from which not only
modern civilization, but human nature
ITSELF shrinks back in horror.
Peter was a most stern father. He
exacted all kinds of obedience from
the son, even to drudgery, and it
seemed no matter what he would do
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23

Bryan and vicinity-Tonight gener-
ally fair; Wednesday increasing
cloudiness. probably becoming unset
tied by Wednesday afternoon.
East Texas - Tonight, generally
fair; Tuesday increasing cloudiness.
JOHN DAILY, JR.,
Observer
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23
MAcAeEEs ELECT OFFICERS.

At their last regular meeting the
X. o. T. NJ. elected the following of
ficers for the coming year:
E. w. Crenshaw, past commander
j. B. Priddy, commander.
A. R. Sutton, sergeant.
Joe B. Reed, record and finance
keeper.
Dewitt Graham, first master guards
Robert Mawhinney, second master
guards.
X. R. Myers, picket.
G. w. Higgs, sentinel.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23

1t was impossible for him to satisfy
his father. He kept him constantly
on the move and at new work, and he
made life at the palace SO unbearable
that Alexis finally fed to Vienna and
took refuge with his brother-in-law
Emperor Charles Xl.
Finally Peter determined to have
him back home, and promised to par
don him and let him live in peace II
he would return to Russia. From
Peters point of view the question was,
did the enormity of the czarevich's
crime absolve the car from the oath
which he had taken to spare the life
of the prodigal son?
When Alexis arrived back in st.
Petersburg he hoped to be kindly re-
ceived like a repentant son, but in this
expectation he found himself badly
deceived. He was Immediately arrest
ed and subjected to a very severe In
terrogatory. in the course Of which he
implicated number of prominent per-
sons in having planned and assisted
him in the fight from Russia.
And then a mock trial of the most
Infamous character was enacted. The
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23

Shipment from Beaumont. Texas,
consigned order notify Smith Bros.
Grain Co., this city, total charges, to
date $26.1O yand demurrage charge to
be added.
This shipment may be claimed by
its lawful owner any time before date
of sale by payment OF charges upon
application to w. S. WILSON,
Agent, II. & r. C. r. r. Co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23
A. o. U. w. ELECT OFFICERS.

AT regular meeting of the Ancien
Order of United Workmen held a
their lodge room Saturday night. De
cember 20, the following officers wer,
elected:
f. We 'o''. past master workman.
c. E. rims, master workman.
j. w. iron, foreman.
Geo. W. Higgs, overseer.
VIM. Rigby, guide.
Joe Platter, recorder.
Joe B. Reed, treasurer.
Webb Ward, inside Waterman.
Lem B. Hail. outside Waterman.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER

David Mccullough to Reuben Nc.
Cullogh, a tract or parcel OF land in
the city of Bryan, Brazos County; IS
and other considerations.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23
Administrators NOTICE

have qualified as temporary admin
istrator for the affairs of II. r. Cavitt
All accounts due him should be paid
to me, and no one else. ID. MIKE.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-23
NOTICE

Fruit trees, grape vines, ETC., atSbar.
gain prices. across street from post.
office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
THos. J. OWEN & SON. AUcTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE real ES-
TATE, IMPROVED BY FIVE TWO-STORY.
SIX-ROOM FRAME DWELLINGS. FRONT-
ING ON MINNESOTA AVENUE BETWEEN
QUARLES STREET AND EASTERN AVE
NUE., KENILWORTH. D; G:
corded In Liber No. 300, folio 108 ct seq. Of
the land records Of the District of Columbia.
and at the request of the party secured thereby.
the undersigned trustees will sell ut public auc-
tion, in front OF the premises. on MONDAY.
THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF MARCH. AID.
1913, AT THREE O'CLOCK PM. the following
described land and premises. situate in the
designated and being suhlots ~. -. 40. SO
and 81 in Frederick w. Child's subdivision Of
original lots to Q. both inclusive In block 8 of
subdivision by A. w. and /. O. Mallery, trus-
tees, recorded In Book County TO- page 17. In
the Office of the surveyor of the District of Co
lumbia; the first mentioned Subdivision being re-
corded in Liber a. folio 149. IN the ONCE Of the
with the improvements.
Terms Of sale: One-thi OF the purchase
money to be paid in cash. balance In two equal
insta1lments, payable In one and two years, with
interest at per centum per annum, payable
semi-annually, from day OF sale: secured py
e the option 2, the purchaser deposit Ls Of Of
sale, All conveyancing. recording, etc. ct cost
Of purchaser. Terms of sale to be complied
with within 10 days from day OF sale, other
wise the trustees reserve the right to resell the
property at the risk and cost OF defaulting pur-
chaser after five days advertisement OF such
resale In some newspaper published In Washing
ALLEN w. MALLERY.
HORATIO N. TAPLIN.
mh7-d&ds Trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12

PENSACOLA. Fla, March IA tale
drawn from the Imagination and clothed
in flossy terms bids fair to do much harm
to both the Cleveland club and to Nick
Cullop
: Various reasons have been given for
the refusal Of the Chilhowie wonder to
sign a Cleveland contract. All OF the
reasons can be traced back to that lurtd
story regarding the tremendous value
placed upon Cullop-that so-called twen-
ty-five-thousand-dolla purchase price.
which was given much prominence dur
ing the winter months.
If Cullop came to the Cleveland club
with less notoriety he would now be
here training, he would be satisfied. and
the prospects for future success, both
artistic and financial, probably would be
greater than they are at present.
Purchase Price Low.
Cullop has been labeled the twenty-five.
thousand-dollar phenom of 1872 That
sounds attractive. It is quite sensational
1t would be remarkable II such a price
had been paid for him, or for any other
player, for that matter.
without attempting to take from
mick particle of the popularity OF
glory which he has acquired. plain
statement regarding that tremendous
purchase price" may not be aniss.
If the truth were actually known II
would be recognized that Nick is one OF
the cheapest players on the Cleveland
roster That IL not the slightest refiec'
ton on his ability. Ty Cobb. iris Speak.
ar. Walter Johnson, Ed Walsh, Chief
Bender, Eddie Plank, and. In fact. most
Of the greatest stars Of base ball. were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
RACING is IN DOUBT.
Sport Is Still an Open Question After
Meeting Of New York Horsemcn.

NEW YORK, March 12.-Whether horse
racing on New York state race tracks is
to be resumed was still an open question
after a meeting Of representatives Of the
racing associations at turf headquarters
here yesterday.
cit is a very difficult problem to solve
and 50 far we have been unable to make
any definite arrangements was the an
nouncement made at the conclusion OF
the conference by Philip J. Dwyer, who
represented the Brooklyn and Queens
County Jockey Club.
None of the others at the meeting would
say anything for publication. but 1t was
taken as a significant fact that William
A. Engeman Of the Brighton Beach Rae
ing Association, which had not been con-
sidered In the matter since the revival OF
racing was spoken of, was in attendance.
The others who took part In the dis
cussion were August Belmont of the
westchester Racing Association and
James Potter Of the Empire Racing As
ISOLATION of Yonkers. who returned Mon
day from the Mexican track at Juarez,
IN which he is a prominent stockhoider.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
AUCTION SALES.



TRUSTEES SALE OF yALUABLE IMPROVED
real. Estate. BEING THE NEW THREE
STORY AND CELLAR BRICK DWELLING,
CONTAINING TEN ROOMS. TWO BATHS
HOT-WATER HEAT, 3 RACK PORCHES;
NEVER BEEN OCCUPIED; NO. 1908 OOLUM-
b gIA , RqA A9 NORTHWEST; LOT 20 BY iss
By virtue az certain deed Of trust duly re-
corded in Liber No. 3s4s, folio 1eS ct seq, Of
the land records Of the District OF Columhia,
and at the request OF the party secured thereby,
the undersi9ned trustees will sell at public anc-
ton. In front Of the premises. ON MoNDaA.s'
THE TEkTH o pAH or nAscH i. 40 ashs
described land and premises, situate. IN The
county Of washington, District OF Colombia
hundred seventy -four O7l). In Clarence Nor.
ment's subdivision of lots in block numbered
in block numbered twenty-ihree t2Sl. Columbia
Heights, as per plat of drst mentioned subdi-
vision recorded in the ONCE Of the surveyor for
the District of Columbia, In IAber 10. ~ foio %.
Terms Of sale: Sold subject to prior deed OF
trust Of $450o at So per. cent. due in about
posit Of 500 will be required at time OF sale.
ALI cOnveyancing. recording etc.. At cost or pur'
chaser. Terms Of sale to be complied With With.
in Is days from day Of sale, otherwise the trus-
tees reserve the right to resell the property At
the risk and cost OF defaulting purchaser, after
i've days advertisement Of such resale In some
EMANUEL SPEECH, Junior.
VIM. CLABAUGH,
fe2sd&ds,esu Trustees
UTHE ABOVE SALE IS PosTPoNED. ON
TWELFTH, 1913. same hour and place.
BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. WEsCHLER. Auctiones
ADAM A. WESCHLER, Auctioneer.
A ADMIN ISTRATRIX'S
SALE OF WHITE
S T On E F RON T
BRICK DWELLING
NO 1902 Q ST. NV,
ALSO BRICK DWELL
ING NO. 1890 22D ST.
NV

By virtue Of an order Of the Supreme Court 4
the District Of Columbia, holding Probate Court
in re estate Of William G. Pond. deceased.
Administration No. 1889, the undersigned ad-
ministratrix will offer for sale by public auction,
in front Of the respective premises. on TUES
DAY, THE EIGHTEENTH DAY OF MARCH,
AID 1913. the following described real estate In
the city OF Washington. District Of Columbia,
to wit:
AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM
Lot 263 In square, 1855. improved by q three
story and basement white-stons front. Groom
be sold subject: however. to deed of trust for
$4,000 at 5T, due March 20, 1914
AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM
Lot SO in square 81. improved by a three-story
and basement, 6-room and bath brick dwelling.
No. 1880 22nd Ut. NV.
Terms: As to the @ street property, cash
oyer and above said trust OF 5000. As to the
22nd street property. all cash. deposit Of $500
on each parcel at time Of sale. Terms Of sale
to be complied with within 10 days from day
Of sale. otherwise fhe Administrative reserves
the right to resell the property at the risk and
cost OF the defaulting purchaser after I've days
Of such resale In some newspaper
published in the city Of Washington, d. c. All
and recording at purchasers cost.
HADDIE b. POND. Administrators.
HARRY G. KIMBALL. Attorney.
Evans building. mh6-d&ds, eSu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
C.. j. GETS DRILL IN
INSIDE BASE BALL
Coach Moran Begins to Teach
the Br0okIanderS Fine
Points of Game. |

The Catholic University base ball
squad is hard at work preparing for the
game with Virginia, which IL to be played
next Monday at Charlottesville. squad
Of students 10 to accompany the team
to the Virginia school to see the game.
This contest means q great deal and both
teams are anxious to get the long end
of the score.
Coach Moran is not particularly en-
thusiastic over the prospects of winning
the game, as the cold weather. together
with the rain of last week. has greatly
hampered the work Of the team, and
two OF the regulars are not able to
workout. Greene. the star pitcher for the
past three years. has q sore arm. Last
in a drixzling rain. the Chief took
cold In his arm and has not been able
to work out since without q pain In his
shoulder. Yesterday he tried to serve
them UP to the batters in batting prse-
shoulder. 1t is hoped that he will be
able to start the game Monday, but there
is little chance. Tom Ryan viii more
than likely start the game in the absence
of Greene, and he should give good
man and first baseman Of last years
team, has sprung a charleyhorse In his
leg and is limping about the field. trying
to keep in condition. Pipp was bothered
by this trouble all Of last year and he
almost had to make q two-base hit In
order to get to first. and yet with that he
finished the season above the 300 mark
1t is not thought that he will be kept
out OF the game. but he will not be able
to put up his usual good contest.
Yesterday Coach Moran gave his men
hard workout in fielding and batting AT
the conclusion of this he gave the men
instructions on inside base ball and prac-
ticed signals until nearly dark. The
principal work along these lines was Gov
ering up hunts with certain of the bases
filled. Ryan and Koran covered the hunts
in fine style, and any team that gets one
over on this pair will have to go some.
The infield was composed Of Pipp. Zach
airy, Hayes and Koran, with Capt. Nc
Donnell behind the bat. Both catchers.
Capt Mcdonnell and Smith, are fast
rounding to form, although Smith has
been absent from practice this week on
account OF boil on his neck. Capt.
Mcdonnell Is throwing to the bases I'm
great style and should put UP fine game
this season.
In the outfield Donnelly is showing up
the best of the recruits. and will more
than likely get q regular job when the
season opens. Just who will compose tina
outfield is not known. as there are many
promising youngsters. Their work in the
next few days win decide their fate.
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THOMAS J. OWEN & SON. AUCTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
RESIDENCE PROPERTY, BEING THE
THREE-sTORY AND CELLAR BRICK
RMEhL sTsrE KSo SoRr AZ ES 1857 TWEEN
Whereas default having been made in the pay
ment Of certain instruments Of principal and
interest due on the debt secured by a certain
rH Ie. a' Sa sso e
records Of the District OF Columbia, and at the
request Of the party secured thereby, the UNI
dersisned trustees. BY virtue OF the power vested
in them p said deed Of trust viii sell st public
THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF MARCH, AID.
1913, AT 'HALF-PAST -FOUR O'CLOCK PM,
the following described land and premises. situate
tinguished as lot numbered seventy.seven I'D. In
the subdivision Of certain lots In block numbered
four "a, "Ingleside." as per plat recorded In
ONCE Of the surveyor Of the District Of columbis
together with the improvements thereon. consist.
ing OF three-story and cellar nine-room and
two-bath brick dwelling. containing all mod
and restrictions already Of record.
Terms of sale: This property Is sold subject
to q prior deed Of trust, securing an indebted
mes, Of dated IT,
per annum. payable semi-annually. payment of
which 10 to be assumed by the purchaser the
purchase money over and above said deed of
dred dollars $4,000 will be required at the
time Of sale and the terms to be fully complied
with within fifteen (lb) days from day Of sale,
or deposit to be forfeited and property resold
1--WE (5) days advertisement OF such resale in
some newspaper published in Washington, d. G.
Conveyancing and recording charges at pur-
B. FRANCIS SAUL. Trustee.
HERBERT T. SHANNON: trustee
tAa i4tn ST. NV.