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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
SAVED FROM GALLONS
ON DAY OF EXECUTION
Innocent Man Accused of Murder by
Brother of the Victim
Is Freed.
Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.


CAIRO, May Is, 1918.
A remarkable instance OF an innocent
man being condemned to death for muir
der and having his innocence proved al
most at the foot of the galloWs is report
ed from upper Egypt. a rich landowner
was found dead on his doorstep. An in
eairy was opened, and his4two brothers
ACCUSED a certain Omran Nahmoud and
his son Of the crime, which they swore
they saw him commit.
The accused men declared their inno-
cence. but, despite the desperate and elo-
quent efforts of their advocate, Omran
Nah moud was sentenced to death and his
son to Imprisonment for life. and the date
of the execution was fixed.
The advocate sent in a petition for the
Communication of the death sentence to the
khedive Time passed and he heard moth
ing as to the fate Of his petition. The
day before that fixed for the execution
the advocate determined to approach
higher quarters. just as he was about
to proceed on this errand two men We're
shown into his Office. They were the
brothers of the murdered man.
They. had come to confess to him that
their evidence had been false, and tn at
Omran Mahmoud and his son were limo
cent of the murder of their brother. The
real criminal was at once arrested, and
| on the eve of the execution Omran NAH
| moud and his son were advised of what
| had happened. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
WOULD BAR M0L|E@|
Drastic Rules Govern French
Society of Dramatic
Authors.
Foreign Correspondence of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence of The Star
PARIS. June !. 1915.
If Moliere were living playwright he
French Society of Dramatic Authors I'M
til few days ago. The society is the
most powerful institution of it's kind in
the world 1t has contracts with every
French manager and the one single man
ager who, few years ago. tried to do
without the society. had to surrender
after "a six months fight. He was boy
cotted by the society. No member was
allowed by the latter. under pain of eX-
puson, to sell him play. and every
playwright whose plays are worth hav-
ing belongs to the society the manager
was reduced to writing his plays himself,
and they were bad.
This body enjoys an absolute monopoly
and collects the royalties from every
theater in France. even when the play
is not the work of a member. Or is by
Moliere or Shakespeare. The statutes of
the society contain one famous para
graph. article II, which forbids the lessee
Or manager of a ,heater to bring out his
liere could not have belonged to the So
ciety But NJ. Henry Bernstein has TAX
Ell over a theater of lis own, at which he
naturally wants to bring out his own
plays. and at the annual meeting of the
society he at last succeeded in having
the paragraph amended. Henceforth a
manager of a theater will be allowed to
bring out his own play on his own stage.
but only under certain conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
BARRACKS FOR THE POOR.
FRENCH SENATOR'S PLAN
Would Provide Quarters for Work
ingmen Evicted on Rent-Pay-
ing Day.
Oreign Correspondence Of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.
PARIS. May 81. 1913.
Senator Berenger, the great French re-
former. whose name is almost a by-word
in connection with schemes for the pro-
motion of public decency. virtue and
good morals is now about to associate
his mamie with a vast scheme for the
relief Of the out-of-works and destitute,
especially those who are burdened with
large families. The senator's proposal
amounts to creating large barracks for
the poor. NJ. Berehger's attention has
been drawn to the subject by the doinss
Of the Federation des Locata:res, or Ten
ants League, and their extremely enter
prising leader, NJ. Cochon, who recently
amused Paris by escorting evicted work.
men with large families through the
streets and lodging them at haphazard
In the ministries and other public build
There are hundreds of destitute people.
and often very respectable workmen,
with large families, 'eyicred from their
lodgings on quarter day.
The building of workmen's dwellings
does not meet the case. Such dwellings
are readily occupied as soon as built by
workmen who can affoTh to pay for a
fair amount of comfort. The people. on
the other hand, who are evicted. especi-
any "nen they nave large 1amtlles. have
got into trouble because they are totally
destitute. There can be no question Of
erecting large and comparatively COM
Portable dwellings for them. What. then,
is to be done? Senator Berenger suggests
that they should be treated simply in the
way that the temporary housing OF
soldiers is treated by :. the military au-
thorities. Temporary or permanent bar
racks should be constructed where these
destitute people GOULD find e. shelter. Tpe
many empty plots OF ground WHICH hit it
could lease for nominal rent WIN The
buildings there should go large play
grounds for the children. and, finally.
this sort of workmen's barracks should
schools, in which the children, when they
reach certain age. should be taught a
trade and fitted for life.
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TO TAX STREET CLOCKS.
Frankfort-on-Main Proposes Levy
on Private Timekeepers.
Of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.
BERLIN, May %, 1913.
In Frankfort on Main every person
of responsible age is supposed to be
we'll enough off to pay for his own
timekeeper, be it a guaranteed chro-
nometer or an old-time water clock;
consequently the city authorities see
no reason why superfiuous clocks
which show their faces in the street
should not be taxed. and all the more
so as they seldom agree with one an
other.
The tax proposed is one of from $3.50
to SIS yearly. 1t is to be levied, not
in accordance with the inaccuracy of
each individual clock. but according
to size, the Guy officials apparently be-
iieving all clocks to be addicted to
error, and that the one sins most whose
sins are most noticed-that is to say,
whose deceitful face is the largest.
The ingenious proposal has not
aroused the enthusiasm of the Frank
forters, however. for they, like the
citizens of many another city, have
always been grateful to be able to find
a lying clock round the corner, as it
were. when they happened. as SO often,
to be late for an appointment
Many private citizens have there
fore Joined in the protest Of the watch
and clock makers whose clocks tho
municipality proposes to tax. 1t Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
FRANCES PAWNSHOP.
IN NEED OF MONEY
Demands on State .Loanine Institu-
ton in Excess of It's
Resources.
Foreign Correspondence of The Star.

rorelgn correspondence of The Star
PARIS, May 81. 1919.
For the first time the French Mont de
'Plete, Or state pawnbrokinK establish
ment. finds itself in want OF funds. Owing
to the peculiar conditions of its working
IT never has reserve, being compelled to
pay its profits to the assistance publioue
and consequently when lean years follow
fat ones its Golfers rapidly empty, which
seems to be now the case
Owing to the political uncertainty
money has been scarce. and. OH the other
hand, the amount Of guarantees OF the
employees has diminished through the
system Of mutual guaranteeing. while the
expenses have largely increased through
the raising of salaries due to the general
dearness of the cost OF living There are
always four periods-namely the quarter
days when large sums are required to
meet the demands of those who are COM
PEELED to pawn in order to pay their rents,
and last April the Mont de Piete man
aged to borrow S4O0, 600, which, neverthe-
less, was mere stOpgap. The average
amount required annually is about Sill
25O. coo. and the approaching term OF July
Is one of the most trying, as. besides the
rent-paying, thousands apply for money
with which to take q summer holiday. At
least 100000 is usually loaned at the
midsummer term, and che project of the
Seine is now seeking for resources
Besides needy borrowers large numbers
Of people are in the habit of using the
Mont de Piete as a Storehouse. and pre-
fer to pay 8 per cent on their furs and
winter clothing, which are carefully kept,
and to use the proceeds for a summer
holiday. to placing their things In the
ordinary fur stores. The same applies
to pianos while people are away from
home. guns in summertime and hundreds
OF other objects temporarily not required.
Of which the state Is obliged to take the
best care and to pay third of the
value at the rate OF 8 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
MODERN CHINESE WOMAN.
Niece of President Yuan-Shi-Kai Is
Interested in Learning,
Foreign Core spondence OF The Star.

Foreign correspondence Of The Star
LONDON. June ], 1918.
A correspondent Of the Standard says
Mrs. Chang. niece Of President Yuan.
Shi-Kai. who was recently baptized into
the Christian Church at Shanghai. is a
splendid example Of modern feninism
i'll the far east.
When only fifteen years old. an age at
which most girls are reading light litera
ture. Mrs. Chang was eagerly assimilat-
ing western culture and reading extern
sively from the works of Carlyle, Spen-
Ger and John Stuart Mill.
Her marriage with Mr.. Chang. also a
keen scholar. auickened still more her
desire for learning. and when DR.. Sun
Vat Sen. who is her great personal
friend. wrote from England and sug-
gested that they should both enter as
students at Aberdeen University she fol-
lowed out the suggestion with great
rapidity.
While in Great Britain she evidenced
considerable amount Of interest in the
question Of women's enfranchisement
bu. concentrated great deal OF her
time to the study Of various educational
systems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
BIG DRAINAGE PROJECTS.
Italian Government Is Promoting
Colossal Undertaking.
,ndence Of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence of The Star.
MILAN. May 3, 1918.
The italian government is promoting a
colossal undertaking. Three huge arti-
fetal lakes are to be constructed in the
granite mountain range of Sila, better
known as Aspromonte. which lakes, be-
sides irrigating vast stretch OF table,
land will furnish 10000 horsepower
electricity for Industrial purposes in
Calabria and Apulsia, practically the
whole of the heel of Italy.
Another rather similar reservoir is be-
ing created In Sardinia, in a malarious
region bordering the Tirso river, which is
destined to drain about 300GO acres Of
marshland and store up $50 900 cubic
meters of water. 1t is expected there
will be sufficient surplus power 10 pro-
vide electric light and traction for all
the zine. lead, copper and silver mines
throughout the island
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Fans in Senate Chamber.

Reminiscent of dog days. and por-
tending a long debate over the tariff
this summer. four huge electric fans have
been swung from the ceiling Of the SEN
ate chamber. They will be used to stir
up the overheated air and make the
jaded senators believe they are sitting on
the comfortable veranda of a seaside ho-
tel-perhaps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12

their own. Rev. Thomas G. Smyth ad-
dressed the graduates of Holy Cross
Academy at the annual graduation exer-
cises last night
The graduates are Miss + Lieutaud.
Miss Lillian Sullivan. Miss Eileen Ready.
Miss sullivan, Miss Lillian Amman. Miss
t.ilzan&tH stone. Miss Aleen Rumly and
Miss Dorothy Rice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12

pointed out that this is shabby treat
ment in return for the popular demand
for public clocks which the authorities
refused to crafty on the ground OF
expense. There Is also some sugges-
ton that the owners of taxed clocks
shall stop them for certain period
as a form Of protest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
RURAL LABOR PROBLEM
NOW BEFORE COMMONS
Unionists Back Bill Proposing
Settlement of Agricultural
Question.
Foreign Correspondence of The Star.

/ LONDON. May IS, 1912
7 The text of the agricultural employ
| ment boards bill is published. The
| scheme was introduced into the house of
| commons by J. ". Hills. unionist member
| for Durham. 1t is>"backed" by five other
| unionist members. namely, Mr.. .As-or
plymouth. Lord Henry Cavendish Ben
tinck South Nottingham, Mr.. Leslie
| Scott liverpool exchange, Sir Mark
! Sykes Central HulD and Capt. Weigall
! G1orncastle division of Lincolnshrel.
! Its proposals bind nobody but those who
| have come forward as its sponsors. The
scheme. however. is interesting show
| ing the direction in which a section Of
| the unionist party is willing to go in the
| hope Of securing a solution of the prob
| lem Of rural labor. The Introduction OF
| the bill was welcomed by Lloyd George in
! q recent speech in which he appealed
for ''non-party" settlement of the ag-
ricultural question.
The scheme has been framed very much
on the lines of the coal mines minimum
wages act of last year. 1t is to apply only
to certain districts, each of which IS
TO be a county.
The first clause provides that mo per-
son of full age who is employed as an
agricultural laborer in any district to
which this act epplies. and is not en-
~cluded from the operation OF this pro-
vision. shall be employed at a lower rate
of pay than the wage rate fixed in the
manner provided by this act for the dis
trct in which such laborer is employed.
Then there is provision that the board
of trade may make an order applying
the act to any specified district not now
included, If satisfied that in that district
there is such a sufficient number of la
borers in receipt Of unduly low wages as
in their opinion to make such extension
desirable.
Employers and Laborers.
in each district, or. if necessary. in sub
divided districts These boards are to
consist of representatives Of employers
and Of agricultural laborers in equal pro-
portions. to be nominated by the board
of trade, with an independent chairman,
to be agreed upon by such representa-
ties. or, in default of agreement, to be
appointed by the board of trade. There
is also to be a secretary appointed by,
the board of trade.
1t shall be lawful for a district board
to fix a separate wage rate for agricultural
laborers who are provided by their en-
pfoyers with the house rent free. It shall
also be lawful for district board to fix
a separate minimum wage rate for agri-
cultural laborers who are provided by
their employers with board and lodging.
There is provision that piece rates may
be paid.
An employer who contravenes any OF
the provisions of the act is to be liable
on summary conviction to a fine, not eX-
ceeding So for the first offense, $50 for
the second offense and 500 for every
subsequent offense.
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URGED TO HIGH STANDARDS.
Graduates Told to Follow Own In
stead of Worlds Views.

Uralug them rot 20 accep, the standards
Of the word. but 70 set ap standards of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12

If You want work. read the want coll
umns Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
HOGS HOO TODAY.


Who pulls drama now and
then that plays to S. R. 0. for
record breaking Broadway run
400 nights or so? Who haps to be
the guy who doped that Arizona
thing-his share and more if
ne'er again he makes the bell to
ring: Who's nearly always in
the bunch I'VE have with us to-
tonight. and as to flights Web
terrain is said to be "some kite +:
Who figures in the gossip as
among those mentioned, wot.
for all the diplomatic posts
Paree to No Mans Spot: Who's
whooped 'er for democracy in
travail and in JOY and really ought
to spear jobS Augustus Thomas
boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12

Walter Z. Ort and Mrs. Emma Beachy
Miller were married Wednesday morning
at ST. Paul's Lutheran Church, Cumber-
land, Nd.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-16
wELLBORN NOTES

Mrs. Will Medley was in Millican
Wednesday.
Bro. Cummins. pastor of the Metho-
dist church, filled his regular appoint
ment here Sunday and Sunday night.
He also delivered a splendid talk to
the school Monday morning.
Mrs. jeff Royder has been quiet sick
the past week.
The attendance in our school is con-
stantly growing. Great interest is be-
ing shown in athletics. 1t is to be
hoped several games will be matched
between neighboring schools.
Prof. Kennedy of College, was here
Sunday night.
Miss Annie Maude Royder enter
tanned her friends at birthday party
Wednesday night. Sveral choice selec-
tons were rendered on the piano. then
the guests assembled in the dining
room. The table was beautifully dec
GRATED, and delicious refreshments
were served. The hostess received
many nice presents. Everyone present
enjoyed the evening immensely.
Mr.. Stuart McSwain left Saturday
to begin his school at Alexander. This
is Stuart's fourth year as a teacher
during which time he has been very
successful. We congratulate the peo-
pie of that community in securing him,
and phrophesy splendid school year.
Abram Hensarling and Cooper CARL
were at home Friday and Sunday from
Allen Academy.
Mr.. B. F. Harrington was here Sun
day.
The box supper last Friday night
was quiet a success. The proceeds
were s16.75, which will go to the lit
erary and athletic goods. Those pres
ent had a very nice time.
Misses Katye and Vivian Royder.
Mae Foster, Mrs. Minnie Foster, Mrs.
G. F. Gee. were in Bryan Saturday.
Mrs. A. w. Royder is the bedside
of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Battle, of
Bryan, who is quiet i'll.
A large crowd expect to go on an
O'possum hunt Thursday night. Lunch
will be served.
Eulalior Hempfleng visited her
aunt, Mrs. Neeley. Sunday.
Mr. Tom Royder is in Cawthon this
week.
More than 700 bales have been gin
ned here up to date.
correspondent.
October IA, 1918.
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seats, plenty of lights and a good en-
tertainment for those who are inclined
toward morality and religion, in fact.
interesting to all of those who wish to
be good. ! almost forgot to mention
that on Saturday night, October IS,
commencing at 1880 p. m. the Ladies
OF the Union Hill church will give a
novel entertainment for the benefit Of
the Woman's Home Mission Society,
and everybody is invited to be pres
ent. In fact, wish we could have sew
eral hundred on hand. Every year
these good ladies give a public enter
tainment and judging by the past, this
one to come will be something worth
going miles to see and hear. under
stand that there is no charge for ad-
mittance but each is subject to fine
as at the door both ladies and gentle
men will be examined and fined from
one cent to twenty-five cents for
wearing fine clothes, jewelry, orna-
ments, etc. To be admitted free per-
sons will have to dress in cheap
clothes absolutely plain without any
touches OF dress fads whatever Re
member all will be admitted free If
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-16

gardening fine. Potatoes making;
Irish potatoes good stand and hope
for good crop. Turnips growing fine.
Oats, oh my. they are surely spreading
over the ground. All Brazos County
land needs Is water.
Notice a new residence at the Hill.
Mr.. Dave Phipps has bought land, and
is building nice cottage; still we
have some room and several more
houses to go up in the future.
Health of the community is good. All
is as well with the population as we
deserve.
Roads have been bad, but by the
drag Mr.. Curtis Carson has made
great improvement.
The Union Hill league meets reg
ularly every Sunday night, and there
has been recently a great advance
along all lines. Mr.. Martin of the A.
and NJ. College Young Mems Christian
Association, is now president, and de-
serves great credit for the way he
manages this religious organization.
We are to have a lecturer on next
Sunday night and every body invited
to come and hear the program OF the
league; the more the better, plenty Of
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Lewis Z. Locke to j. II. Burden, lots
5 and 8 In block ID. In the Rohde ad-
dition to the city Of bryan considera-
|tion $500.
r. l.. Brogdon to John Sousares, lot
IL and 1-2 OF lot IL in Brogdon's divis-
ion Of lots Q and in block / of Bry.
ans addition to the city Of Bryan; con-
|sideration $3.50.
w. L. Wyatt to Mrs. Francis Foster
and Mrs. Callie Hamilton. lots No. IL
and 10. in block 3 in McCulloch's ad-
dition to the city Of Bryan; considera-
ton $3.50.
J. L. Holligan to w. H. Cargill, n
acres OF land in the Richardson Perry
league in Brazos County; considera-
ton $4,000.
J. l.. Holligan to w. II. Cargill, a
tract of land in the Richardson Perry
league in Brazos County; considera.
ton 1888.
w. II. Cargill to ]. L. Holligan. so
acres OF land in the ]. w. Scott league
in Brazos County; consideration $4,000.
]. G. Gregg to C. E. Jones, 10 feet off
OF lot 4 in block 65 OF the city of Bry-
an; consideration $125.
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Gnral Nrtus
Dixie tonight.

DiAIo toulBnt.
viii Jones was in the city today
from Harvey.
A. w. Dyess was in the city today
from Harvey.
]. NJ. Williams was in the city today
from Green's Prairie.
Miss Marta Hoppe was in the city
today from Kurteh.
Y. 8. Logan was in the city today
from Green's Prairie.
Mr. and Mrs. w. w. Loftin OF Allen
Farm, were in the city today.
Miss Ollie Dean OF Tabor, is visiting
friends and relatives In the city.
w. N. Glaze and John Slaughter OF
Reliance. were in town today.
w. s. Mial was in the city today
from the Brazos bottom on business.
Rev. e. l.. Shettles of Navasota is in
the city attending the Home Mission
Conference.
Miss Edith Dixon has returned to
her home in Waco after visiting rela-
uves in the city.
Mrs. C. B. oliver OF Caldwell. went
to Hearne today after a pleasant visit
to relatives al this city.
John w. Hicks and sons, Roy, Burt
and oliver. were in the city today
from Kurten, and paid the Eagle OF.
flee pleasant call.
Mrs. C. A. Jenkins and Miss Helen
Kelly were shopping in the city today
from Harris School house.
Miss Stella Carroll and Truman Car.
roll were in the city today shopping
from their home at Rock Prairie.
p. T. Hogan went to Goldwaithe to-
day on business. Mr.. Hogan is with
the Gordon-Jones Construction Com
pany. and has been in this city for
some time.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-16
KURTEN DISTRICT
VOTED SCHOOL TAX

The qualified voters of the Kurten
school district, held an election yester.
day to determine whether or not a
special school tax. not to exceed 80
cents on the hundred dollars valuation,
should be levied. The proposition had
strong advocates on both sides, but
carried by vote of AZ to 30. The
same proposition was voted on IN July
and was defeated
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-16

they can pass the examination. A
very interesting program is in store
for all who attend. Come and help
these ladies' out with their social.
Truly,
EGGMAN. =
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-26
BY w. H. Album.

Manftou, Col, July 26.-What's
the use of going to Europe, anyway,
to climb a mountain?
Save your money, save yourself
sea sickness and come out into this
Western country where they talk
United States and where the noun
tains will give you all the excitement
you want. H.
Did you ever try-to climb Pixies
Peak? ..-.. BE-
Climb pixies Peak and bust"
I had read how Major Zebulon
Pike, when he discovered the noun
tain in 1906, toiIed for two weeks
to scale it, and gave up, declaring that
mo human being could ascend to it's
pinnacle. % ,-.-- -..-
81 will show the world that it can
be DONE" 1 declared. And in proof
thereof l herewith submit the modest
diary of my trip.
$50 a. .m.-With pipe, kodak, yell
low. spectacles, milk chocolate and
other scientific. equipment, 1 started