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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-02

telephone system OF the Illinois ele-
phone & Telegraph Company, then
issue small denomination bonds that
will be purchased by the telephone
users and the public and extend the
automatic system. Chicago gave this
company a telephone. franchise in
1899, and it has been fourteen years
building an underground railroad, in
to which it has sunk enough money
to install a million automatic tele-
phones.
The Illinois Telephone & Telegraph
Company, or the Tunnel Company as
it is commonly known, has never
made serious effort commensurate
with its obligation, to give the citi-
zens telephone competition. 1t has
just put in enough telephones to keep
it's franchise, and did not actually do
that in the required time for it did not
have 10000 telephone subscribers on
June l., 1911, or for several months
thereafter, unless we count as teIe-
phones several thousand instruments
delivered to houses and never con-
nected.
repeat again that Chicago should
acquire the automatic telephone sys-
tenn and give the people the benefit
of modern and efficient telephone
service. We have the right under the
forfeiture clause to take it. The COM
pany knew it's obligation under this
clause when it accepted the fran
chise, and if it was not constitutional
as the tunnel. people now claim, it
had no right to be then.
If this clause is not valid, it is my
opinion that neither is any other part
of the franchise valid, and the COM
pany has plant without franchise,
but, be that as it may, the city can
declare a first right to purchase the
telephone property and should do so.
and then extend the automatic serV-
ice to all parts of the city. Z.
Large firms could purchase and
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12

the heart of God is SO wildly por-
trayed in the welcome he gives to
prodigal humanity. n
There will be another good seryise
tonight. Come and have fellowship
in it,
We look forward to the best serv'
ices of the meeting tomorrow. In the
Sunday school, we expect to reach the
one hundred mark in attendance. We
want to count you. A good sermon
awaits you at the II o'clock service.
Mr.. Murray will gladden. our hearts
again with special music. Rev. NC
Pherson announces that he VIII an
swer at the night service that old and
persistent question of the heart
What does Christ teach me to do 10
be saved?"
The members of the church are
urged to be present and strangers ana
friends will receive a glad welcome.
]. N. THOMAS. Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12

to the right the music room was beau
tifully adorned by the use of guam
titles of exquisite bride buds. Crystal
vases held these long-stemmed beau
ties and potted ferns on pedestals
added to the attractiveness. The
floral adornment of the dining room
was most effective, crystal vases and
receptacles holding great clsuters of
the Malmaison rose. Amid these love
ly surroundings six tables were placed
and the guests seated around these
enjoyed a progressive game of five
hundred, and for some time much en-
thusiasm was the order, and the serv-
ing of bonbons added to the pleasure
At the conclusion of the party hours
a delicious strawberry cream and an
gel food was served
Mrs. Scale assisted the hostesses
in dispensing the social courtesies,
and their taste and thoughtfulness
were everywhere manifest in the per-
feet attention to the details OF the
lovely entertainment, and they were
assured of the fact at the departure
of their guests.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12
First Baptist Church.

At the First Baptist Church the in
terest in the revival is increasing and
souls are being saved and added to
the church daily just as they did in
New Testament times. Six united with
the church for baptism yesterday.
DR.. Scarborough spoke last night
from these FIVE words in the Book OF
Amos, prepare to meet thy God" and
for about thirty minutes his words
were like lightning as they poured
forth upon the audience. He showed
what it was and the necessity OF 1t,
and how anybody could prepare. He
made it so plain child could see it
and understand it. 1t is doubtful II
there has ever been a more powerful
sermon preached in the First Baptist
Church or in Bryan than this one.
This morning the main auditorium
was well filled with people who were
deeply concerned about the lost OF our
city. DR.. Scarborough spoke on our
being willing to do anything Jesus
wants us to do. Spirit-filled, obedient
Christians is what the world needs
He spoke with the very earnestness
of his soul and almost the entire audi
ence came forward praying for the
endorsement Of the Holy Ghost. One
lady was saved at the service and
great good was accomplished by this
Saturday morning service.
Preaching tonight at s O'Clock and
the song service will begin at 7;45.
Tomorrow preaching by DR.. Scar
borough at II a. m. and and
p. m. Come and enjoy these services
NJ. e. WEAVER, Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12
In Social Circles
Mrs. Dona Carnes, Editress.

the home of the president, Mrs. w. G.
Taliaferro, she was unable to attend
and during her absence the chair was
filled with efficiency by the vice presi-
dent, Mrs. J. w. Doremus, who called
the chapter to order. When the Gus
tomary program had been finished,
shiloh Day" was duly observed.
Among the musical numbers was an
instrumental piece by Miss Kathleen
McMichael, who shows exceptional
talent, and plays with good interpreta-
ton and even technique, her playing
showing the effects of careful applica-
ton and training.
Mrs. W. A. Withers, who is charm
ing reader, read the poem, Shiloh,
most impressively, and Mrs. w. c.
Davis and Mrs. S. W. Horn, whose
sweet and lovely voices are always APP
preciated, favored the ladies with Sc
lections suitable to the occasion. Mrs.
/ G. Barrett of Huntsville, who is the
State historian, had the honor of being
requested by the president general,
Mrs. Alexander White, to write a pa
per, The Battle of Shiloh" that was
! to be read in each chapter over the
State in observance of shiloh Day"
and Mrs. w. S. Wilson in most pleas
Ii ing way read this paper.
Miss Florine Bate, who has sweet,
clear voice, gave a delightfully."- en-
joyable vocal selection.
The program over, social session
was held, after which the chapter ad-
journed. .
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12

day tomorrow, and the day promises
to be ag reat one. Besides the regular
services OF the day at IL a. m. and .
D. m. there will be great mass meet
ing of men, women and children at 8
D. M, at which time DR.. Holder VIII
deliver his sermon-lecture on Mother,
Home and Heaven Everybody is re-
quested to wear white flower to this
service. These are said to be the best
services Mr.. Holder conducts. Don't
miss this one.
The subject of the morning sermon
will be Life on Broadway and the
Way to Heaven" and at evening THE
Most Startling Scene in the World
Every member of the Methodist
Church is urged to attend these serv-
ices. All strangers are cordially well
come
GLENN FILM, PasH
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12
THE SIMULTANEOUS REVIVAL
First Methodist Church.

The interest in the revival at the
First Methodist Church is deepening
and widening There were four pro-
LESSONS at the service last night and
one reclamation also, at the mems
prayer meeting in the afternoon. One
of the most gracious preliminary serv-
ices ever held in the church preceded
the sermon last night. There were
scores of short prayers in the service,
many by men and women who had
never prayed in public before.
There was no service this morning
in order, as the evangelist put 1t, that
everybody might get ready for great
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

The sermon last night was on the
subject, "Boyhood Blunders." II was
heard with the closest attention and
made a profound impression on every
one present.
There was no service at the church
this morning.
The subject for the sermon tonight
IL Excuses
There. will be three services at Me
church on Sunday. At the morning
service the subject will be "Proyi'
dence; or Playing with Fire" The
afternoon service will be at $3.50
o'clock, and the subject will be "A
Fathers Love; or The Story Of an
Old Sweet Song" This Is life story
of the most thrilling and remarkable
kind. None who hear 1t will ever forI
get It. At the s o'clock service the
subject will be THE Refuge Of Real
SON."
These Sunday services will be the
last in which DR.. Browne will be witt
us. as he is compelled to return e
New Orleans on Monday.
During the services next week tht
preaching will be done by the Rev
n. C. Johnston of Houston.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12
Miss Mae Wilson Entertained Bach
elor Girls

Miss Mae Wilson Entertained Bach
elor Girls
Miss Mae Wilson, whose entertain
ments are always rated as highly sue
cessful, called together the members
OF the Bachelor Girls Club on Thurs
day afternoon at the handsome home
OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. F.
Wilson. The cordial welcome of the
hostess, the cheerful open crate fires,
and the Spacious rooms afforded a
pleasing contrast to the blsutering
north wind without, and furnished a
suitable setting for the gathering OF
these charming girls. The artistic in
terror of the home was made addition
ally attractive by a graceful arrange
ment of exquisite blossoms in all the
rooms. In the large entrance hall,
where the guests received such a
cheerful greeting, there were seen
lovly wild flowers and handsome fol
iage plants to enhance it's beauty.
Roses of rich red tone were used
in the parlor, the mantel shelf holding
brass vases of these lovely blossoms,
the beauty of which was reflected in
the mirror behind. Bowls OF pansies
with petals of exquisite coloring also
added brightness to this room. Pink
roses were effectively used in the din
ing room, a plaque Of these exquisite
blossoms forming a pretty centerpiece
for the table, and baskets Of the roses
placed elsewhere in the room COM
lpleted the decoration.
Six-handed euchre was the pleasing
diversion for the afternoon and five
tables of players enjoyed a most de-
llightful round of progressions, during
(which time delicious mints were
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12
The Misses Scale Compliment Mrs.
n, C. Robinson Jr.-

Misses Bessie and Robbie Scale are
delightful hostesses and their affairs
always charming, as was evidenced on
yesterday afternoon. The presence OF
Mrs. H. C. Robinson Jr. Of Houston
was the inspiration for one of their
very enjoyable card parties when Mr..
and Mrs. R. H. Scales handsome home
at Benchley was abloom with lovely
spring blossoms and fragrant with
hospitality and social charm in honor
of this lovable and charming young
matron.
The elegant reception suite featured
roses, long-stemmed and regal in their
beauty, which made this home the
more inviting, and with the gracious
cordially with which each guest was
favored, the hours were made most
delightful. American Beauty roses
contributed their charm and fragrance
toward identifying the library, while
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12
THE BRYAN DAILY EAGLE

passed. At the conclusion of the last
game Miss Wilson gave the souvenir
of the occasion, box of handsome
correspondence cards, to Mrs. II. c.
Robinson Jr. of Houston, young ma
iron who was formerly member OF
this club, and who was one OF the
most beloved girls in this circle OF
friends.
Neapolitan cream and angel FOOD
we're elegantly served by the hostess
and her mother, Mrs. Wilson, as
fitting climax to the afternoons pleas
ure.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12
Notes and Personals

Miss Anita Park has invited the
Bachelor Girls Club to meet with her
IN next Thursday afternoon at 3:3o
o'clock Each member is requested 10
bring pair of scissors.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12

At the recital given recently by MISS
Anita Park for the benefit OF the
Daughters of the Confederacy, the
chapter realized the splendid sum OF
$3.50, for which they are duly crate
full
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12
Mesadmes Garfield and Garner Enter
Tain for Rev. and Mrs. Daup-

tain for Rev. and Mrs. Daup-
Last Saturday Mrs Canheid ana
Mrs Garner gave an informal evening
from 8 to IL at the home of the for
mer for Rev. and Mrs. W. w. Daup'
During the evening Prof. Canheid
showed a number of stereoptican pic
lures, including some of the old cas-
Ties of knighthood days and homes Oh
historic personages. Also very en-
ioyable musical program was rendered
Later dainty refreshments were
served. The affair proved to be most
pleasant and manifested the charming
spirit of hospitality OF these goou
people.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12
Christian Church.

Last night Rev. Mcpherson brought
before us that old and ever beautiful
story of the "prodigal son." in which
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12
THE MESSAGE OF THE ROSE,

MARY Downward Peck)
gave within thy crimson heart, oh,
Rose!
Where curve warm velvet petals,
soft and sweet,
And comes to me, borne on the Ian
CURIOUS air,
A subtle fragrance which my senses
greet,
Exhaling haunting perfume rich and
rare,
An unseen, unfelt essence, from
whence and where?
Tell me, oh, rose!
I muse: Oh, secret of eternal life!
This unseen perfume soul of thine
fair flower,
Will live, relive and still live on
and on,
Formed for eternity, not for an
Ills, Ilt unSOlNCu VI OO
When our frail form resolves them
back to sod,
Our souls yet still are His.
May mine, like thine, some good dis
pense,
Some Joy afford, transient though
it be;
And this, thy message to me, oh, sweet
rose.
However shall our gifts, God meant
that we
Should shed some light of JOY upon
the way,
To lift some load, and make less dark
the day,
For some sad soul.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12

The above poem clipped from the
Houston Post, and which was accom-
panied by splendid likeness of the
writer, was penned by Mrs. Hal Peck
Of Corsicana, woman of great sweet
ness of character and of rare intellect
and ability. Under the pen name OF
Mary Downward Peck, former Bryan
girl, has written many gems of verse.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-12
Meeting Of United Daughters OF tn'

Confederacy--
The regular monthly meeting OF H.
s, Ross Chapter, U. d. c., which was
held on Tuesday afternoon in the chap
ter room at Carnegie Hall, was one
of unusual interest and pleasure, a
large and enthusiastic audience being
present. On account of sickness in
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-06-17
DOCK C0. ID GET
 WASHINGTON GOAL
Order Shipments on Alameda and Mariposa--Strike Still on at
 Nanaimo.

The Valdez Dock Co. has tele- graphed to Seattle for a ship ment of 50 tons of Washington coal to be sent north on the Ala meda and an additional shipment of 50 tons on the MaripOSa.
 The company. has been unable to secure British Columbia coal because of the strike of the coal miners. who have been out for he past six months and the sit = uation has become very critical at NanaimO with not pound of coal being mined.
 The steamers leaving Seattlr are compelled to pay high prices for coal and many are leaving for san Francisco to secure bunker coal, the Washington mines be- ing unable to supply the demand.
 The Dock company, in order to supply the local demand for domestic fuel has ordered the best grade O, Washington coal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-06-17
SUPREME COURT
 AGAINST RAILWAYS
Decision in All But Three Roads
 "..
 Declared vaIid--RaiIroads Want Uniform Laws.

Washington, D. c., June 17.-- The Supreme Court yesterday rendered it's decision on the rail- road rate regulation cases ap- pealed by the roads from the de- cisions of the state courts.
 The court held that the Arkan- sas and West Virginia two cent fares were valid. In the Missouri cases the two cent fares were held to be coniiscatory in the case of the Great Western and two other railroads, but valid as to the Milwaukee, Rock Island, Wabash, Burlington and eight others.
 The railroad officials say that they will appeal to congress for rate regulation law that will be uniform in all states instead of the present system now upheld by the highest court allowing each state to make regulations and establish prices.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-06-17
LAUNCH SMASHED
 UP AT ELlAMAR

The big 52-foot gasoline launch Valdez. belonging to the Ellamar Mining Co.,, was badly damaged when the sling broke while the boat was being lifted from the deck of the steamer Latouche at Eilamar. The launch dropped on the 6 uprights used for the stock pens on the deck of the boat and they smash ed the hull as if it were paper, .jabbing their way into the cabin. The boat then fell into the Wa ter keel up and every window in the little vessel was broken and her upper works badly smashed. Superintendent Middlecamp re- fused to receive the boat and it
 was lowed ashore and left on
 the beach. It is not known if the engine, a new 3O-hOrse power af- fair, was hurt or not.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-06-17
SOME HOTNESS
 IN THE EAST
People Die in Many of the East ern Cities From Being
 Sunstruck.

Chicago, June 11.--The heat here yesterday was almost un- bearable, causing the death of five people, filled the hospitals with sunstruck people and the streets with dead horses.
 The heat in all the eastern states is taking it's death toll from the inhabitants of the cities. Six people died in Philadelphia: two in Terrehaute: one in Detroit /; three in Cincinnati; 12 in New York, where the temperature was lO2 and in Indianapolis the tenn perature was i03 and three peo- pie died from the effects of the hot weather.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-06-17
.FLY|NCMACH|NE
 FOR SKAGWAY

The following is taken from the Skagway Alaskan and would indicate that Jimmy Daniels, formerly on the Valdez run, is now on the Leelanaw:
 The Leelanaw, with Captain Jim Daniels in command and Captain 'H. C. Jansen as pilot, docked in Skagway at 2 o'clock this afternoon, wit h large car go of merchandise for the inter- for. One of the unusual objects on the Leelanaw is flying ma chine billed for Skagway. It is understood that the aviator will arrive tomorrow and give an eX- hibition in this city, going from here to Whitehorse and thence to the interior. There were also two automobiles aboard and the fast clipper launch for the White Pass X Yukon for use on the riv- CT division.
 Among the stock which a gen. tleman is taking to the lower Yu- kon for dairying purposes are t3 cows and 5000 chickens. Three calves were born on board ship and they will be shipped north with the other stock.
 The Leelanaw will take car go of ore south when she sails, which will be within two or three days.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-06-17
RODNEY TOUCHES
 N. N. COMPANY
They Come Across With Back Taxes Amounting to Fifty
 Thousand Dollars.

Seattle, June i7.--The gOvern- ment, represented by District At torney Rodney of Nome, settled the case against the Northern Navigation company for failure to pay license taxes on the freight taken from the steamers in the roadstead to the beach. The government insisted that the barges must pay S1 ton for each ton brought ashore.
 The navigation company yes terday compromised the suit by paying S5O,OOO, which will go in- to the tax fund of the territory.
 The statute of limitations was bar to the collection of S2OO.- 900 owed by the company to the government, but which the gov ernment was unable to collect because the time limit provided by law to commence suit had passed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-06-17
SHOOT HUERTA
 IF CAUGHT
Will Invoke the Law of Maxmil- Han and Shoot Provisional
 President.

Eagle Pans, June 17.--Gener- al Carranza, the rebel chief of Chihuahua, has issued a state ment that in the event of the capture of President Huerta, who murdered President Madero, the old law of MaXmillian, passed January 25, 1869, will be invok- ed and he will be put-tn death.
 1t was under this law that En- peror MaXimillian was shot af- ter the collapse of his effort to establish a kingdom in America.
 "The war against the govern fent established in the blood of the former president will con- tinues until all the men of the northern states of Mexico are killed or the usurper is dethron- td,' says Carranza.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-06-17
SPONC|NG OUT
 VALDEZ HARB0R
Delegate Cant See 1t In Naming Possible Gateways
 to the Interior.

Senator Chamberlain person. al statement printed in the Con- gressional Record of May 22 contains the fOlloWing:
 Yesterday the Committee on Territories was holding hearings in reference to the construction by the government of a railroad into Alaska, and Judge Wicker sham, the Delegate from Alaska, was addressing the committee on he subject. In the course of what he had to say he spoke of there being only three gatcways into Alaska, and stated. in sub stance, that those three gateways were practically owned and con- tr' He'd by the Alaska Syndicate, composed of the Guggenheim Sons Co. and the J. P. Morgan interests. He said in substance that but for an accident the same interests would have obtained monopoly of the one gateway which was not then under the control of the so-called Alaska
 Syndicate. 1 interrOeated him upon that subject and asked him how they were prevented from obtaining a monopoly of that one gateway and how they would have obtained the same, and he stated
 (continued on pago 3.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-06-17
BANKERS HOLDUP ;
 BEET SUGAR MEN
Force Company to Give Up Three- quarters of Stock of the
 Corporation.

Washington. b. c., June i1.-- !:rnry Oxnard, the father of the beet sugar industry in America, was called before the Senate lob- by probing committee and testi- fled that the New York bankers who had been appealed tu for aid in the formation of his big beet sugar corporation operating in the West had insisted on rrrriv- ing l5.OOO.00O of the stock of the company. which had been in- corporatcd for O,000,00O.
 Thrne-uuarters of the stock was watered [" sal lisfy the de- mands of the bankers. wh" ad- vanced S5,OO0,OOO.
 The 0prratiun of the present tariff law, ONnard asserted, would mean the establishing of another legally operated trust.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-06-17
ERECT STACK
 POWER PLAN I

Superintendent Tom Quinn this morning erected the big 65- foot smokestack on the city plant of the power company, which is to be used as an auxiliary plant in the event of accidents to the power plant in Solomon basin.
 The generator now used at the power plant at the beach near Solomon river will be brought to Valdez in a couple of weeks and installed here. The old boiler and 15-horse power engine will be used in the auxiliary plant.
 The big Pelton wheel and gen. orator ordered for the new DOW CT plant in. the basin is expect ed to reach Valdez before the first of July and will be installed im- mediately.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-06-17
DUTY
 ON. BANANAS

WaShingtUn. D. c.. June l1.-- The finance committee yesterday placed a heavy duty on all i'm ports of bananas in spite of the objections of the Republican members of the committee, who declared that the banana was used for food by the poor and that a duty would work a hard ship on them. The Democrats. however, insisted on having the duty on the bananas. Under the present tariff bananas are ad- mitted free.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-06-17
BIDS ARE OPENED
 STATION SUPPLIES

Bids for lranSportimG 96 tons of supplies lu the different tele- graph stations on the military line between Valdez and PaXSons were opened yesterday by nieut. kunzig. Iuarltrma>trr. James Fish was the lowest bidder. he offering tn deliver he supplies at an average rate of SlOO a ton. The work will commence imme- diately and all the supplies must be landed by March 3l. 1914.
 Other bidders were Ed. Wood, A. Dirrin@er and James E. Will son.