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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-16
FUND
MUST CROW FAST
Fifty.one Families 70 Date Found 70
Be Needy-Many Ye;
20 See.

II there is anyone 10 Bryan that
intends 10 contribute 70 the Christ
mas fund and has nee., ted 20 do
so, It will probably be timely 20 state
that the committee will need an they
can get to carry ont their work as
intended To date aity-oue homes
have been investigated and will be
supplied with the thing. most needed.
and there are stu q great deal 10
be looked after
At a regular meeting o. the lodge
las: night It was reported ty the com.
mittee that many cases were found
that had TO have RELIEF at once and
were taken care OF by a special fund
that was raised for each specific case
A special fund Of $50 was raised
last night for a parry IN distress who
needed medical attention and had to
have immediate relief
As the committee proceeds with
their work they find a great deal OF
charity work is needed and they are
undertaking some kind Of relief in
each case.
The fund is growing some each day
and a few donations have been made
from little children who have been
taught 10 care for the poor and needy
and who have the spiri; Of fraternal
love born in their little souls and will
he a blessing to humanity as long as
they live.
The following was received at oug
office today:
BRYAN Eagle.
Gentlemen - Enclosed find nv
check for 81. which amount wish To
contribute to the Knights Of Pythias
Christmas fund
81 hope that the fund will he suf-
ficiently large to bring happiness to
all the poor little children in the city.
Very truly.
HELEN KERR PARKS.
December Is. 1914"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-16

Get prices on our suits, skirts and
coats before you buy. Eugene Edge.
on the corner.
Edge Dry Goods Co. is Offering some
Of the cheapest merchandise every Of.
fered in Bryan.
7. p. Hall and Pope Lindsay were
among the visitors TO the city today
from Steep Hollow.
We have left one White sewing ma.
chine that we wig/sell at bargain.
H9Swells bookstore,
Judes> III Goodman, county Judge
Of Robertson County, was in the city
on business today
Mrs. Wylie Higgs has returned
from a brief visit to Mrs. Ralph
lIiggs Of Fountain.
Mrs. A. Ficklestein Of Houston ar.
rived today and is a guest OF her
daughter, Mrs. II. Bloch.
One hundred and forty pounds OF
rice bran delivered to any part Of the
city for $40. Phone 4G5.
w. S. Wilson, station agent Of the
Houston & Texas Central in this city.
is visiting in Dallas on business.
Christmas candy! Christmas candy!
Inspect our line OF candies. both
package and bulk. Wick & Dawson
Mrs. J, II. Conway and little sons
went to Franklin today to spend
Christmas With relatives in that city.
Something that viii. last for Christ.
mas may be found IN our full line OF
tennis and athletic goods. Haswells
~ K Store.
Mrs. J. o. PEBBLES and daughter.
Mrs p. Alexander Of Cuero are
guests Of Mrs PEBBLES son and family
OF THE city
Ladies', don't fail TO notice Edge Dry
Goods Co.'S ad IN todays paper. II
you want to save money, now IS your
chance.
VI. d. Chance, who has been a guest
OF his sister Mrs. J. W. James for
the last week, left today for Temple.
accompanied w his vaudeville part.
nor, Fred Harrlseh OF California. who
has been his euest-while here. They
will begin in Temple and will stage
their vaudeville act on a Texas cir
cult and then work west to Califor.
mia.
Just a look at our line OF Lowney's
box candies will convince you {, Is
the prettiest in the city. Wick &
Dawson.
Miss Lucille Robinson has returned
to her home in Hampstead. after a
pleasant visit to relatives and friends
in this city.
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THE ALLEN ACADEMY BANQUET.

The banquet to be given at Allen
Academy Thursday evening. Decem.
Der II, will begin at 1880 o'clock. The
faculty will entertain the present
student body, the board Of directors
and graduates OF the school now re-.
siding in Bryan.
Following IS the program Of speak.
ers, representing various school In.
terests as indicated:
The Seniors Of IT,. Sam Peters
THE Juniors Robert Armstrong Jr.
"The Mayerick'........J. d. Dorman
"our Y. NJ. c. A.".....R Royal Miller
Our Coach" .... Lewis Mccullough
THE Team ..... Prof Charles Firth
The Allen Boys ....R. S. Webb Jr.
Major Mclnnis will speak for The
board Of directors. and President BIZ.
zell Of the A. & n. College will make
the principal address Of the evening
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FRIDAY NIGHT.

Mr. Graham has taken creat pains
TO make this the bes. production OF
his career having visited Chicago,
New York and Boston the past sum.
mer gathering material for costum
ing. settings and many o.her neces-
sary details. Loretta Graham brought
back some more than ordinary beau.
tiful gowns and one in particular is
a marvel Of the Fifth Avenue dress.
makers art
The Prodigal Son" will be seen al
The Colonial Friday, December rs.
Prices. soc, 75c and 81.
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LOCAL AND OTHERWISE
Dixie tonight

Dixie tonight
Pure cream and milk Phone l5l
John Pate Of Harvey was IN town
today.
w. II. Morgan Of Reliance was IN
the city today.
= W. Locke Of Jack was a visitor
to the city today
j. VI. Olsen visited the cl.y today
from Steep Hollow.
Al bargaln-a new Briggs piano.
Haswells Book Store
Judge ]. W. DoEemus Is visiting in
Houston on business.
Sam J6nes was In the city today
from Harvey on business.
Apples, bulk or box, at satterwhite's.
r. Il. Taylor. Phone $50.
Hardy anA Elmer Weldon visited
the city today from Harvey.
John S. Smith OF Harris school
house was In the city today
"t v ANNnVllhl Ndh III lnt AllN on
business today from Rosprlm.
Mrs. J. VI. Greed has returned from
q visit 10 relatives in Wellborn.
Best bargains in town in coats at
Eugene's Edges. on the corner
Miss Bessie Scale Of Benchley is
a guest Of relatives inI this city.
George II. Echols was in the city
today from his home at Rosprim.
W. W. Hudspeth and daughter were
IN the city today from Cottonwood.
Big lot OF new sport coats Just ar.
rived az Eugene Edges. on the corner
Singer sewing machines. r. A.
satterwhlto. salesman. Phone SEQ.
Big lot oi new sport coats Just re.
ceiyed Eugene Edge. on the corner
We have a car Of good heavy ear
corn on track Wick Bros. Phone 37G.
Max Taper OF Mexia was here to.
day looking after business matters
Hats are being sold regardless Of
cost M Eugene Edges. On the corner.
I. ". Hewitt left yesterday for
visit 10 Houston and BRENNAN on
business
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kurten Of Kur-
ten we're among the visitors 10 the
city today
Your last chance 10 buy a $50 SO.
Of Haviland china for 500. Haswelrs
Book Store.
Mrs. Fannie Hollana\and Mrs WIN
Byars Of Reliance werA shopping in
tho CITY today
W. r. Fa'rman went TO Dallas on
business Today. but will return 10
Bryan tonight.
Misses MYRTLE Simmons and Winnie
Green % Hearne are guests OF friends
In This city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-16
wELLsoRN DEPOT BURNED.
Al the Books, 5000 In Cash and Lot
Of Freight Destroyed.

All the Books, 5000 In Cash and a Lot
Of Freight Destroyed.
The Houston s Texas Central de-
pot at welborn was completely de-
stroyed by fire this morning between
and o'clock. The building was in
flames when the fire was discovered
by the residents of the town. The
building and its entire contents eX-
cept three small express packages
we're a total loss. The books of the
agent and 5000 in cash, besides a
large amount Of freight we're burned
The total loss was not learned by
The Eagle. and the amount OF insur-
ance on the building was also unleatn-
ed. The origin OF the fire is I'M
known, but II is thought the building
caught from a faulty flue in one Of
the waiting rooms.
The southbound Owl is reported to
have had two coaches catch fire while
pulling past the burning building, but
these were extinguished with very
small damage.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-16
SYRUP RECEIVED.

Quite a lot Of syrup has arrived IN
Bryan from Buna, Texas, consigned
to purchasers here. The syrup was
put up by ~ Richardson, father Of
Or. S. c. Richardson OF this city, and
IS reported 10 be pure ribbon cane
and Of the very highest quality.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-16
SHIPPED EIGHT CARS OF CATTLE

Eight cars, amounting to $50 or 300
head, Of cattle. were shipped from
Bryan to the Cassidy Commission
Company at Fort North yesterday.
The cattle were shipped from the NJ.
B. Parker place in the Brazos bottom
and were reported In fine condition.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-16
REPAIRING STATION WALK.

The Houston & Texas Central Rali-
way Company has a crew of workmen
at work on the platform around the
depot in this city today filling in one
or two bad places with gravel.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-16

Mrs. V. b. Hudson went to Dallas
TO meet her daughter, Mrs. Wayne
Evans of Hugo. Okla. who is on her
way to Bryan to spend Christmas
with her parents, Judge and Mrs. V.
b. Hudson.
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December Is. 1914

Ms. A. W. Wilkerson went to
Houston Yesterday on a visit 10 rela.
tives. She was ACCOMPANIED by
Master Joe Hutcheson Of Houston.
who has been her gsest for some
time.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-16
Baptist Prayer Meeting.

Regular prayer services a; the
First Baptist Church tonight at the
usual hour All are invited 10 come
and worship with us.
A. +. HILL. Assistant Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-16

W. +. Johnson Of Beaumont Is in
the city for a visit TO friends and rela.
tiyes and on business.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-16
THE WEATHER

East Texas Bryan Cloudy To-
night and Thursday; probably rain
or snow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

mai American rivers. In fact,
these fresh water mussels yield
pearls that are hardly inferior to
those taken from the Oriental fish
cries. One such sold in New York
City not long ago for $4,000.
Under strict government supervi.
sion the oysters as they are brought
to the surface, after tho divers have
received their one-third share, are
placed in guarded enclosures where
merchants who have purchased them
unopened from the Government in
lots of 1000 allow them to rot. This
takes about a week. Tho decaying
mass is then thoroughly sluced with
fresh water, the shell. stones and
other debris are picked out and the
residuum is spread on lengths OF
black calico to dry. During this pro-
GEES it is sifted for the small pearls.
fhe mass is finally sifted, the last
time through meshes which will re-
tain a pearl the size OF n pin head.
Nevertheless, for months after the
fishing is over jungle men and wo-
men may be seen securing the sand
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15
100000 Worth of Pearls
of Good Size and Quality
Would Make Such a
Handful as This.

TOR three thousand years-and
r. nobody knows how much
longer-the worlds supply of
pearls has been cleaned from the
oceans bed by the same primitive
method. y naked Oriental able to
hold his breath" for a minute and
half dives 10 the bottom, thirty or
forty feet down-tifty feet at most
fills a small net bag with as many
pearlbearing oysters as he can grab
IN half minute and returns TO the
surface with his catch.
In thirty centuries there has been
no real Improvement in this ancient
and original method OF gaining the
anost coveted OF all Jewels Although
representatives of the richest Jewel
markets of the world are always on
the ground in the pearl fishery sea
son, and i'll spite Of the fact that all
the important pearl oyster banks are
under government protection and
form n government monopoly, inven-
tive genius has failed to supersede
the naked native diver.
AT the Australian pearl fisheries
men equipped with the modern div.
ing suits and helmets, into which air
is pumped from the surface. are
employed, but only where depths are
100 great TO be negotiated by the
naked Oriental, and even then with
indifferent results Efforts to make
the diving bell useful in pearl fish.
ding have not been profitable.
All OF which adds to the interest
OF the announcement that American
enterprise has devised Il means OF
introducing machinery into the pearl
tishing industry.
@The statement is cabed from
Paris-probably chief of the worlds
pearl markets = that Harry G.
Thomas, of Portland, Me, has per-
fected an engine-driven dredging an.
paratus which is capable of raising
large quantities of pearl oysters
from depths which human divers are
unable to reach. With this apparatus
loaded on sea-going steam vessel.
MI. Thomas-so the dispatch says
IS about 10 sail from Marseilles.
France. 10 dredge for pearls in the
Persian Gulf.
Mr.. Thomas is a son of the late
Major-General Henry G.. Thomas. He
US celebrated traveller and collec.
Tor OF curiosities in all parts OF the
world. In the last thirteen years
lie is said to have dissipated for
tune in this way-with some assist.
ance of the gambling games OF
Monte Carlo, where he has a villa.
From the accounts cablcd from
Paris 1t appears that Mr.. Thomas's
dredging apparatus is somewhat on
the lines of the machine built in
England for the purpose of recov-
ering government treasure lost off
one OF the entrances 10 the zuyder
Zee when the British frigate Lutine
was wrecked there in October, 1899
BESIDES dredgcs, and graphing hooks
the main fcatlffH. of This apparatus
is long tube, which is lowered over
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

produce pearls.
This is particularly true of the
very ancient Ceylon beds. which are
the worlds chief producers OF pure
pearls. The disease mentioned is
caused by tiny parasite, little
worm. which attaches itself to the
substance OF the oyster. and be-
comes the nucleus Of pearl. The
irritation it sets up causes the oyster
to secrete an extra large amount of
the same pearly fluid substance
which coats the inside of its shell
with the beautiful and valuable
iridescent lining called Mother of
pearl" And thus pearl is born
with the tiny parasite in its centre,
and continues to grow larger and
more valuable throughout the life OF
its oyster home, which is about
seven years.
The oysters within Which the lit.
tie parasite referred to starts the
growth of true pearl are really
not oysters at all, but sort of MUS
sel-not much unlike the pearl-prO-
ducing fresh water mussels found in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

1t is as odd and airy as any other
feminine costume. The designers
have translated masculine dress into
feminine terms, and in Paris yon NAV
now sec feminine cowboys, huntsmcn.
sailors and students, with their big
collars, broad shoulders, even neck.
kerchiefs.
II is no longer q skirt ana coat;
The skirt short, and the coat a bo.
lero, or long coat, according TO the
caprice OF the wearer. The tall,
majestic women are condemned to
long tunics, in dark colors. with
modest ornaments. it is true, but
slender, petite coy women, for
whom the newer styles seem created
are doing all kinds OF things. Their
fancy is eccentric, but they are at
the same time trying to correct nat.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

IT has been suggested that the i'm.
portation OF dances like the Tango
and the Grizzly Bear are more or
less responsible for this inspiration
of the designers.
And the colors! The woman who
wears dark yellow skirt and light
yellow jacket does not hesitate to
put on tan leather belt and SOM
brero, so that she looks as if she
had just come from the Argentine
plains-only no woman out there
ever dressed like that. They can
hardly be called either beautiful or
graceful, for the colors are too glar.
Ing and the skirts are too straight
and short to have any trace of grace
but a very beautiful woman who
dares TO wear costume like this
and carries it off is the envy of all
her friends-as we'll as of her enc.
mics.
Women have forgotten that the
basic idea of the tailor-made was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15
A Large Pearl Photographed
in the Shell of the Oyster,
Where 1t Grew.

the side of the operating vessel to
the bottom-thirty feet down-and
through which sand and everything
buried in it is drawn aboard by
powerful suction pumps.
1t is understood that Mr.. Thomas's
mechanism is capable OF being op-
Grated while being guided about over
n considera BILE area Of the oceans
bed, even while the vessel from
which it is operated is in motion.
Its chief value, however-if it comes
up to expectations-is it's ability to
reach greater depths than divers can
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15


~ to contain pearls OF value. Thus
all the young oysters, amounting
to quite quarter OF the stock, are
left undisturbed.
These Old-established and pro-
tected banks-for example, those OF
Ceylon. which have been fished for
three Thousand years-are especially
rich in the best quality of pearls
for reason discovered by biologists.
True pearls. contrary to the general
idea, are not caused by the Irritation
set up by grain OF sand or any
other foreign substance which finds
its way into q tender part of the
oysters organism from which i,
cannot be elected. They are the re-
suit of disease. and the disease
being contagious the less outside
disturbance of the thickly populat-
ed beds the largcr the number Of
the oysters that will be affected and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

oerskirt, or white, appearing half
way down.
the corset is never in evidence
any more, and the light tissues over
the bust reveal almost as much as
they cover
As to hats-the forehead must
now be shown, for the hats are
small, tilted to the side, covering
one temple and letting the roots of
the hair appear on the uncovered
side.
Every detail Of the toilette Of the
stylish woman Is exquisite-umbrel.
Ia, bag, shoes-each one Of these de.
tails rises to unheard-of prices, for
woman may carry an umbrella
costing hundred dollars and a bag
worth five hundred and shoa. n,ade
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

retain a natural curve or two in
her figure. The Roman stripes, usu.
ally Of yellow, blue and red or
green, are wrought in heavy silks
and used in the main for trimmings.
They give smart touch to the
severe turbans in use for early
Spring wear. Worn in high bows at
the back or side Of the hat they add
fine touch Of color to a costume
and enliyen the appearance of the
wearer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15
Pearl Oyster Fishing in Deep Water by Men in Diving
mets-Native Naked Divers Are Preferred but Thew
Cannot Reach Depths Greater Than Forty Feet

for little seed pearls" multltudes
or which escape the notice Of the
original searchers.
1t is probable that Mr.. Thomas,
operating his dredge and suction ap-
paratne from tho dnck ne HE chin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

Stripes are also worn in street
costumes. Black and white in the
early wool and mixed silk and
wool fabrics are the most popular
combination. Made with white
waistcoat edged with black braid,
and worn with white and red picot
edged hempen hat trimmed with
black it is most effective.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15
Paris, March .

T F the tailor-made is mannish, what
] shall be said Of the latest ey.
tremes in cut and makeup. They
Took almost like stage costumes. but
they are intended for street wear.
and women who want TO be smart do
not hesitate. to appear in them ON
The boulevards of Paris.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

will search his oysters as fast as
they are caught. thus escaping the
stencil Of rotting shellfish which
makes life in pearl-fishing camps al.
most uncomfortable except to the IN.
faStidio,lc nntivo-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

SIHIUIIVIl!, anu
that they were
cinulating male
attire by il.
They have lot
their fancy fly,
and now dare to
add so many
variations that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15
How an Energetic American, Aboard
Ship Equipped With Suction Pun1n
Apparatus, Expects to Reuo-
lutionize Pearl Fishing
Methods Which Haze NOT
Changed in 5000 Years

labor oue-third Of
their catch-take
only the full
grown oysters, as
only thew are like
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15
Harry G. Thomas,
Who Is Sailing for
the Persian Gulf
with a New PEARL
Dredging Outfit.

government-protecte fisheries, tn,
whole ocean bed-within the reach
of his apnnratus--is his personal
pearl fishing ground. He claims, it
is said, to be able to explore depths
UP to forty-five and fifty feet.
According TO the authorities deal.
ing with this subject, Mr.. Thomas's
apparatus is not likely to be adopted
AT the established pearl fisheries.
Its operations probably are too dras-
tic-likely to stir up and destroy
whole colonies OF oysters of all ages
i'll valuable native beds, where they
have been fostered and protected for
centuries.
BY the present methods OF pearl
fishing there is no danger Of the
profitable banks being destroyed. II
is impossible not to leave sufficient
oysters for breeding purposes. The
native divers-who receive for their
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

afternoon, for she has put off the
severe and the outre, and is now all
the more charming for her typically
feminine attire. 1t is expensive, but
what cares she? The effect is what
she wants, and she gets 1t by this
fairy costume, which takes her back
to her childhood and makes
her look ten years younger
to her men admirers.
~ Silks and brocades are
Sk much In demand, and they
@f@N fall in majestic folds upon
6AD tall, slender forms, adding
NAY to their dignity and beauty.
Nv Some, it is true affects the
- silhouette" wrapping them
selves in black silk md
wearing cloaks Of white vol
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

feminine. and these are fAl
being employed for the HM\
drapery OF the gowns. @FN
for the cuffs, even up "a
on the hats. The skirt II
drapcd in tullc has an
airincSs and charm that
appeals to the masculine
eye, and while some wo-
men may indeed dress
for each other, there are
manly who dress for the eve
of man. They have gone
from the extreme OF plain
ness to this finest of drapery,
and skirts. waists and sleeves are
masses of fine folds Of the gauziest
material.
She hardly looks like the same
woman who was on the street this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

Or Madame may fancy a soft silk
around her body, with two little
overskirts. Of mousseline de sole
trimmed with skunk, ending in
puff at the back. But no one men
tions the puff for fear it may
mean the return Of the insight
ly hustle.
Those transparent robes are in
high favor, with their tunics Of lace
or embroidered tulle, and rose un-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

lects fine tissues
and gives her
figure the APP
p e q + q n c G or
:lppca rance OF
lightness and
joy. Frills and
furbelows are
the essentially
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15

$50 80 ~ Ia ANI.
Others are partial to
lace = which has a
great vogue, for 1t is
found on afternoon
gowns, evening gowns
and even combined with
fur.
Flounces. folds, over
skirts. belts. everything
is being used, and moth
ing is really upstylish.
Woman Is really a mass
Of bits today, for her
dress may begin with a
short skirt of mousse
line de sole and con-
tinue with folds Of
silk, rising to q kind
of jacket, in Louis Nv.
style, with a broad cor
sage, and, short sleeves
trimmed with chin