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people can be brought together and no
other method promises to do this. The
Mexican Indian is a born soldier. In
his several years of military service
he would be taught correct principles
of living, sanitation and hygiene:
would meet compatriots from distant
parts. would profit by his companion
ship and service with the better edu-
Gated: would learn respect for law
and order. and would have the adj
vantageS OF garrison schools. Such a
system in two generations would work
marvellous change in the character
and ability of the Mexican popula-
tion.
Gen. Daz did wonders for the cause
of education during his regime He
extended education beyond the limits
of what was thought possible. But IL
one considers the millions of Indians
in our population and the difficulty
in getting them into schools one eau
understand why it is that many Of
them today are without even the rudI-
ments of education. An extension OF
the school system would help, but the
chief help would come from compul-
sorry military service, for that is mere
1y another phrase for compulsory in
struction OF a primitive people III the
essentials of right living"
Would you make the term of serv-
ice short, say two years, as in some
of the European countries
No, two years would be too short
for the purpose. Three years and pos
sibly four would be advisable.
1T is to be noted that in countries
where compulsory military service ex-
lists higher respect on the part of the
people for law and order exists. For
example. the homicide rate in such
countries is very small by comparison
with countries SUCH for example. as the
United States, where compulsory Serv-
ice does not exist It also is to be
noted that in the newer countries like
the Australian commonwealth COM
pulsory military service has been i'm
Stituted. Experience has shown that
this service in its larger effects is in
reality a school of good citizenship.
''On the basis OF even smaller stand
ing army than Mexico maintains, the
military establishment OF the country, un-
der system of compulsory military serv-
ice. would turn back into the citizenship
annually about 2O.oJo trained. disciplined.
primarily educated men, potential good
citizens, raised in civilization far above
the present Indian. Their beneficial ef-
feet on the body polite can readily lie
understood
Senior Algara talks as a profound stu
dent, firmly convinced of his facts,
though not at all as a pedant. From
what he has said one may gain an idea OF
the man. Occupied though he is by the
tremendous amount OF work forced on
him by the activities of his governments
enemies and by the ramifications of the
delicate situation that exists, he tries to
possess the breadth OF vision that enables
him to See today's troubles in the per-
spective of history.
Idealist though he is. he is intensely
practical. Like some other men who, in
recent years have been in the forefront
of the worlds progress. he might be
termed a practical idealist. Such men so
far. In the upbuilding of the newer
Mexico of his vision is IL not possible that
he will play larger part In the nations
affairs than he IS now PLAYING?
ASHMUN BROWN
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infectious diseases-especially phthisis-
but he may be more sensitive to typhoid.
also TO conditions of faulty elimination,
such as rheumatism and gout. which are
favored by our increasing indoor and
sedentary occupations as well as our
tendency to eat rich foods. / fear that
future mans digestive apparatus Will
tend to become more delicate and to de-
mand increasing care. But slowly, with
the development of the potentiality of his
brain and nervous system, he will become
less prone to mental disease.
He will be more brunette than now,
certainly in the temperate zones. There
is little probability that his stature will
be above the present average. The
chances are that, if changed it will be
below that of present man. The average
duration of life will augment. There can
be no doubt about that. 1t is bound to
result from the strides being made and
to be made in medicine and physiology.
To large extent there will be an ad-
vance toward simpler lfe-not necessar-
lily sleeping outdoors and eating certain
foods. but to rational adaptation of
knowledge. cleaned by chemists and
psychologists, as to what is best for man.
j. !.
THE more educated men and women
become in the future the Crater will be
their tendency to postpone marriage.
Greater thinking power always results in
more rational inhibition and greater dis
elimination in the selection of mate.
Judging from what we see everywhere, In
most civilized communities, the birthrate
will also diminish as a result of these
later marriages as well as of decreased
robustness of parents, especially mothers.
and also of Tnisdirected voluntary activi-
ties.
Toward eugenic marriages there will
be a constantly growing tendency, but
such marriages will never be the rule so
long as instinct and other circumstances
have to be considered. But as the result
of better instruction than now received,
the young people of the future will them
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WIl0lQMI
DR.J.M. fEWKEs

Hrdlicka. whom I interviewed in the new
laboratory of the section of physical an
thropology. United States National Mu-
scum, of which he is curator.
THE mentality of future man will GER
tainly be developed more highly than
that of present man." said this eminent
anthropoloeist, land his impulses will be
directed more by scientific knowledge and
less by superstition. His brain vii have
greater power in general, and. especial
ly, greater facility for utilizing its power
1t will be somewhat larger in proportion
to his body, but not so mucn greater III
size as more potent and, especially, more
efficient.
His facial expression and features will
be more refined. will reflect more inner
walton of the facial parts, vii be more
expressive, more beautiful. He will be
more nervous. not pathologically but
more stimulated by nervous life AS cour-
age is matter of nervous stamina, he
will be more courageous and less appre-
hensive.
His sense of smell will be more obtuse
than that of present man, and his eye
sight will be more acute. If there is any
change in his hearing, it wi / be for the
better. Mans eyesight is being called
upon for more and more efficiency. and
this increasing demand Will produce an
organic response aud a more enduring
eye. The white mans eyesieht today is
stronger than that of primitive man.
There is dancer that the sense of smell
may fall entirely into disuse. Many per
sons today can distinguish only decided
odors -
What physical changes in man do you
PREDICT / asked.
: =
His wisdom teeth will disappear, as
will other of his teeth also. There will
be increasing work for the dentist of the
future. And the hair on mans head will
grow less and less abundantly. He viii
lose most of it earlier and earlier in
adult life. If. as some suspect, the vermi-
form appendix has a beneficial gland
like function. it will not disappear
Il think that future mans limbs will
be in about the same proportion to his
trunk as are those of present man. On
the whole. his muscles will tend to de-
crease rather than increase, although
their diminution will not be great because
for purposes of health exercise must be
maintained. But the muscles used in
masticaton will continue to decrease as
they have since diluvial times. No mus
cles will be more greatly developed than
they are now
Future man will be immune to most
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often of Mexico trembling on the verge
of ruin, of a nation given over to an
archy, of crumbling government and a
careless populace he pronounces woefully
wrong.
of a conservation, lis the Information
that comes out of Mexico to American pub
lications accurate. Some of the inaccura-
cies are due to innocent errors; most
Of them to ignorance and others serve
an Interior purpose.
THE fact may not be generally under
stood that the operations of the so-called
revolutionists are confined to the less
settled parts OF the country. Most of the
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in official society who are laboriug ear
nestly for the downfall of the admins
tration Senior Algara serves have for him
personally, it is said, the highest ad-
miration and regard.
Socially, Senior Algara had made a
place for himself in Washington society
even when he occupied a subordinate post
in the embassy. A bachelor, young,
ing the polish of travel and long Eu-
ropean residence: speaking English and
French as naturally as he speaks his
native Spanish; fond of riding and skat-
ing and the out-of-doors; member OF
the Washington Riding Club-he was no
stranger to Washington folk when the
turn of events thrust him into the fore
front OF international polilcs and put on
his shoulders the great responsibility he
bears.
Underneath the gravity which is his
by nature there is a hint of boylshness
in his appearance Even in his study,
where, for reading purposes, he wears
big, round, black-rimmed spectacies,
these accessories TO solemnity cannot
hide that hint. Out of doors he wears
no glasses and the air of youth IS very
apparent.
= =
And speaking OF aids to vision, there
Is story extant' in the diplomatic
circles concerning Senor Algara's earlier
residence here about which he gets gem
tly "kidded" occasionally. He came TO
the legation after prolonged residence
abroad. Like many, one of his eyes is
somewhat weaker than the other To
correct the error in vision a london
oculist had advised him to wear a mon
ocle. Now. monocles are not regarded
as extraordinary in London or Paris.
but in Washington they are almost as
rare as white elephants.
The young don brought his with him.
What is more, he brought also a fuzzy
green hat. then popular in Europe, but
not familiar to these shores His is
said to be the first green hat Worn by
any man in Washington.
When, arrayed in monocle and green
hat. he appeared on Connecticut avenue.
he nearly created rot. Once was
enough for him. Mr.. Dooley's advice,
When in Rome be a Roman candle
appealed to his diplomatic sensi oilities
as quite sound. Since then his attire
has been modelled ON what we'll dressed
young men in Washington wear.
Don a. Algara, in appearance. speech
and manner is finely bred clean-liv-
ing, high-thinking young Latin idealist
who plainly knows his way about this
world, but whose sophistication has not
worn the bloom off his ideals Eyes
nose mouth-small and well shaped-and
forehead spell high birth. IL is of the
best type of Spanish head and face The
thick, fine black hair, brushed straight
pacA from the forehead. has a small
patch OF white as 1t joins the brow the
one touch Of the passing years and the
weight of official care.
There Is a hint of austerity about him
In official matters. a hint that entirely
disappears IN social intercourse to be
replaced by a lighter, gayer manner.
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He Tells of His
Native Land and Her
Future-A Young Man
for So Difficult a Post
Of Dis in guished
Spanish Parentage.
Spanish Parentage.


lie diplomatic corps
resident in Wash
ington is the larg-
est diplomatic corps
at any capital In
the world, and of
this corps a young
diplomatist. about
thirty-four y { ar 8
old. occupies per-
haps the most deli
cate and interesting
position. He is
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T times we are all
obsessed with the
desire to draw
aside the veil and
view what destiny
holds, what the
fates intend.
Fol | o W l n g our
genus homo as far
over the horizon
as your minds
eye can penetrate,
what changes in
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ms menta, !, moral anu ply slcdI eiIuV"-
ment do YOU perceive?
Is he swarthier or blonder. taller or
squatter. more muscular or more habby.
more courageous or more sensitive than
present-day man? Are his impulses
directed more by scientific knowledge
and less by superstition? To what of
our diseases is he immune, and to what
more sensitive? To what span OF life
does he attain and does he marry earlier
than we do? Is his family larger than
ours? Does he live a more simple life
than do we? Has eugenics developed his
practical to the detriment of his senti-
mental side?
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These questions and many others the
writer has lately put to eleven eminent
savants, each ranking at the top of
science dealing with man. The list in
cluded a psychologist, an alienist. an an
thropologist, professor Of anatomy, a
chemist professor of medicine and surg
cry, bacteriologist, an archeologist and
three ethnologists-
Each of these authorities from his own
angle of vision has painted picture Of
future man-of superman, If you will.
OF these presentnents the richest in
detail is that limned by DIR. Ales
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BY JOHN ELrRETn wAIkINs.
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The practice of the profession of di-
plomacy, 1t Is apparent, came easily to
Senior Algara, although he was not long
trained to the service. In fact. he had
no thought Of going into it until some
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Senor Don A. Algara r. de Terreros, first
secretary and charge d d'afYaires of the
Mexican embassy.
A position somewhat analogous to his
IS held by Nelson O'Shaughnessy, first
secretary and charge d'afYaires OF the
american embassy In the City of Mexico
Mr.. O'Shaughnessy has the advantage In
age and diplomatic experience, but the
impression Don Algara has created in
Washington Is that 1t Is impossible for
Mr.. O'Shaughnessy to have any advan-
tage of him in tactfulness and profess
sional skill
The government of the United States
declines to recognize the government
which Senior A Algara represents Never
theless the two governments must COM
municate with each other. On Mr.
OShaughnessy at one capital and on
Senior Algara at the other rests the re-
at the same time OF maintaining the dig
nifty OF their respective countries.
In diplomacy are many Quicksands and
shoals. When two nations stand in the
relations. one to another. now occupied by
Mexico and the United States. these
quicksands and shoals are multiplied. The
diplomatist who can steer his way with
out touching them is indeed a master.
y \
AHiOuSu AL tEOuuiOuS IlIIlcS OF tlle
last two years Senor Algara has been in
charge OF his nations affairs In this coun-
try. Washington In all that period has
swarmed with Mexicans and agents OF
Mexicans, plotting and planning against
the government represented by Senior AL
CARA. Every one of the more formidable
revolutionary bands OF the country at
some time or another has had its agents
here striving to influence public opinion
and this government In their behalf Few
young diplomatists have had the oppor-
tunity that has come to Senior Algara to
assume responsibilities and to ACQUIRE
such large and varied experience in
so short time
The manner in which he has borne HIM
self through IL all has attracted national
attention to him and has enhanced his
popularity In Washington. Even those
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-25
ASKS HOME FOR ORPHAN CHILD.

Rev. |. z. T. Morris, State superin-
tendent of the Texas Children's Home
Society, Fort Worth, Texas, has in
his care an Italian infant about one
month old, for whom he wants a good
Christian home, preferring to put him
in an Italian home.
This is the sixteenth year he has
been engaged in hunting up homeless
children Of Texas, all ages and ma
tionalities, and finding good homes for
them where they will be adopted. He
places the children in the fmailies of
the same nationality as the parents
of the children. .
Anyone desiring to take this worthy
little infant boy and opening your
heart and home to him, give him a
chance in life, kindly write to Rev.
I. z. T. Morris, Fort Worth, Texas, or
see Rev. Glenn Finn, pastor of the
Methodist Church, Bryan, Texas, and
he will give you all the details neces.
sary to secure this child
Fort Worth, Tex, Feb. "a, 1914.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-25
MISS PosEY HAS RETURNED.

Miss lola Posey, the expert milliner
and authority on the correct things in
ladies' hats, is again at her post with
the Edge Dry Goods Co. She has had
charge of the millinery parlors of this
firm for the past two seasons, and by
her artistic work and uniform courte-
Gus manner. has made many friends
among the ladies Of Bryan and vicini-
ty who are glad to welcome her back.
Miss Posey has just returned from a
months stay in New York, where she
thoroughly posted herself on the latest
styles in millinery. and gave her per-
sonal attention to the selection of an
elegant stock for her firm. Mrs.
Ewing is again with the Edge Dry
Goods Co. for this season and will
have charge of the ladies' ready-to-
wear department. Mrs Ewing will
be pleased to show the ladies the ele.
giant offerings of her firm.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-25
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
HON. J. L. FOUNTAIN.

The Dallas News, discussing the
high cost of living, among other good
things, says: Parents overdress their
children in their school years. Later
the children demand that this extra
vagance be continued. If girls were
taught to do their plain sewing, cook
meals and buy meat and groceries in
a sane way, it would help solve the
problem when they have homes OF
their own" This is in direct line with
the movement started by Editor
Blackshear of the Navasota Examiner
for uniforms for the children of the
public schools, and which is one Of the
most sensible and practical ideas ever
inaugurated in this State. Extrava-
gance in dress for school children is
a curse as well as a debt builder. The
Eagle would like to see the movement
brought into use by statutory enact
ment at the next session of the Leg
islature.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-25
BISHOP MOUZON
COMING TO BRYAN

Bishop E. d. Mouzon, one of the
bishops of the Methodist Church, will
visit Bryan this week and will preach
at the First Methodist Church next
Sunday morning and evening. He will
also be the guest of honor at the
Methodist mems banquet to be given
at the New York Cafe on next Friday
night.
The bishops first pastorate was the
town of Bryan. and his visit will be
one of unusual interest on that &C.
count. He is one of the foremost
preachers of the Methodist denomina-
ton and will likely be greeted by
great audiences upon the occasion of
his visit here.
He and his family expect to spend
a few days with Mrs. Mouzon's
mother, Mrs. d. Mike.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-25
METHODIST MEMS BANQUET.

All men who are members of the
Methodist Church, all Methodist men
who are not affiliated with the church,
and all men whose mothers or wives
are members of the Methodist Church
are cordially invited to the laymen's
annual banquet at the New York Res
taurant Friday evening, February 81,
at $3.50 o'clock. Bishop Mouzon will
be present as the guest of honor. No
admission will be charged and no col.
lection or subscription will be taken.
Come out, brethren. and let us all
have an evening of good eating, good
words and good fellowship. The com.
mittee has spared no pains in pre-.
pairing for you. Come.
COMMITTEE.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-25
REPUBLICANS ACTIVE.

Norwalk, Ohio, Feb. 25.-The Nor
walk Mckinley Club, the leading Re-
publican organization in Huron Coun-
ty, will hold its annual banquet here
this EVENING" The speakers will be
Congressman Frank Wills OF the
Eighth District, and Edward G.. Tur-
ner, prosecuting attorney Of Frank
lin County, candidate for the Republic
can nomination for Attorney General.
The POSTMASTER will be Rev. William
Coudon, whose father has for years
been the blind chaplain of the House
of Representatives. They are map
ping out an active campaign.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-25
VILLA SAID BENTON
/ HAD KILLED FOUR MEN
Gave Out Statement OF Execution OF
British Subject In
Juarez.

Juarez, Mexico, Feb. pa tele.
gram from General villa charges the
late w. S. Benton with being a cattle
thief and having committed four muir
ders, was received at military head
quarters here yesterday afternoon.
The telegram follows:
81 expected the scandalous Ameri
can press to attack me about the exc
cution of Benton. But did not have
any other remedy to avoid new at.
tempts of the foreign Huertistas, who,
protected by the flag OF their country,
believe they are authorized to commit
the greatest of crimes. Benton was
all his life criminal of the worst
kind. In the times of TerraZas and
Creel, protected by these men, he kill.
ed more than four men without any
provocation whatever
Then, after the taking of Chihua-
hua, in common with the above named
individuals and according to his own
confession, he appropriated more than
1000 head of cattle which did not be-
long to him, and furthermore, the day
he came to see us. he attempted to
cowardly kill me- Fortunately, anti
cipated his movement and disarmed
him. All these motives, and especial
ly the last named one, forced me to
act severely against Benton witlNut
taking into consideration the fact that
he was foreigner. But there are
crimes which | do not care to leave
unpublished. Therefore he was exc
cuted with all Justice and I am dis
posed to give an account of the execu-
tion to the entire world. Please make
the above declaration to Mr.. Carothers
and to the American Press.
General in Chief Francisco Villa"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-25

William James in his wonderful
chapter of Habit suggests one of
the greatest formulas for character
building and life happiness of any
thing ever put in print. He says, sub
stantially, Resolve each day to do at
least one task that you would rather
not do" This is by no means an easy
thing to debut it is big thing to do.
Also, 1t is sort of brother to this fine
little maxim. IF you can't restrain,
then abstain" DR.. Johnson, the great
English writer, in speaking of his
habits, said this: Sir can abstain I;
but I can't be moderate" Abstinence
always works out successfully. 1t is
the tinkering with your desires and
dangerous likes that works havoc and
disappointment. No one is big or
strong enough to tamper with danger
moderately.-Geo M. Adams in
Jacksonville News. .ae, ss
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-25

Comptroller Lane is being praised
for his patriotism in withdrawing
from the race for Governor and com.
ing down in favor of Ball. We dislike
to doubt his sincerity, but any man of
just ordinary acumen could have east
ly seen weeks ago that he had no
chance to be Governor, and as soon
as he saw which way the pros were
heading, he just simply jumped into
the band wagon and asked for the
lines. His patriotism will soon take
the form of asking the reward of a
continuance in office anway.-Taylor
Press.
Lane is little but loud. If you sup
press him in one direction, he'll come
again from another. He seems to al
ways have round trip ticket.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-25
PRAYER MEETING AT THE
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

The subject for discussion tonight
at the prayer meeting of the First
Baptist Church will be the third Sec
ton in our church covenant, which is
as follows.
1--WE also engage to maintain family
and secret devotion; to religiously
educate our children; to seek the sal
walton of our kindred and acquaint-
ances; to walk circumspectly in the
world; to be just in our dealings,
faithful in our engagements, and ex-
emplary in our department; to avoid
all tattling, backbiting and excessive
anger; to abstain from the sale and
use of intoxicating drinks as beyc-
age, and to be jealous in our efforts
to advance the kingdom of our
Savior"
The room will be made comfortable
and the members are urged to be
present, and visitors are corially in
vited NJ. E. WEAVER, Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-25

Here's a puzzle that puzzles every
body: Take the number of your living
brothers, double that amount, add to
it 8, multiply by 3, add to it the num-
Der of your living sisters, multiply by
10, add the number of deaths of
brothers and substract $50 from the
result. The right figure will be the
number OF deaths of brothers, the
middle figure will be the number of
living sisters, and the left figure will
show the number of living brothers.
Try it and see. Who can supply an
explanation?