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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18
START WEIGHING
MAIL WEDNESDAY
That Carried by Railroads VIII Be
Used as Basis for Fixing
New Rates.

All United States mail matter car.
ried on trains or other means of trans;
portation in Texas and number OF
adjoining States included in this
weighing district, beginning at one
minute after midnight Wednesday
morning, will be carefully weighed.
The process will continue for los con-
secutive days, during which time
every piece of mail matter carried
under contract will be weighed and
a record of its weight recorded.
The quadrennial weighing of mails
for Texas went into effect at 1901
o'clock Wednesday morning.
In order to effect the work with
dispatch the railway mail service has
employed a small army of special mail
weighers, the majority of whom travel
in the mail coaches with the railway
mail clerks. Station weighers have
been placed at the larger railroad sta
tons in the larger cities. Four have
been put into commission at the prin-
cipal railroad stations at Houston.
At such stations all outgoing mails
are weighed in the mail bags before
being loaded, and incoming mails
weighed in the sacks when removed
from the trains.
Railway mail clerks over routes
handling light mails are required to
attend to the weighing. themselves
The scales are furnished by the trans
portation companies and inspected
daily by employees of the railway mail
service.
Blank record forms are provided to
be forwarded to the Postoffice Depart
ment at Washington daily after they
have been properly filed. Each clerk
is required to make a notation on a
blank form of the weight of every
package of mail taken on by him en-
route, showing the station where
taken on, and the weight OF every
package of mail thrown off. showing
the station where thrown off.
With this information the Postof-
flee Department will be able, when all
reports have been received, to calcu-
late the mileage pdlnds of mail of all
descriptions carried by all roads in
the territory in question and to chart
the amounts of mail carried over each
section of each road
The results of these investigations
will be used in drawing contracts for
carrying the mails the next four years
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18
SONS OF SOIL
NOT CONSULTED
Chester Terrell Claims Elimination
Not Democratlc-scores Sam
Sparks on Anti Record.

Chester H. Terrell of San Antonio
gubernatorial aspirant and Speaker of
the House of Representatives, who
arrived in Houston Tuesday morning
had several interesting things to say
when he was seen by representative
of the Post.
In the first place, Mr.. Terrell does
not think the eliminating process of
the pros last Saturday was very Dem.
ocratic. The Alamo City candidate
contends that those who did ~the
eliminating for Col. Thomas II. Ball
of Houston were for the most part
city politicians, and that the sons of
the soil did not have their say so at
the elimination convention.
What ! would like to know" said
Mr., Terrell, ''is how Sam Sparks con.
tends that he is an anti and deserving
OF anti support. If he has ever made
a speech or done active work against
prohibition | have never heard OF 1t.
] understand that he says that he has
never voted for local option but that
he favors IL. If he fought for the anti
cause in 1911 1t is news to me-"
1t has been pointed out by some
that the fact that Mr.. Terrell is the
only candidate in the race who is an
alumnus of the University Of Texas
will be source of much strength to
him.
Mr.. Terrell still contends that pro-
hibition should not be an issue in the
approaching campaign, but in view of
the elimination work OF the pros, he
believes that it will be an issue in
spite Of everything.-Houston Post.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18

Many a strong man is afraid of a
little wisp of woman that he could
snap in his fingers as he does match,
because she has the will that he lacks.
-Longview Times-Clarion.
The impression once prevailed that
a mans humble submission on such
occasion was due solely to being thor
oughly henpecked, but later investi-
cation has been rewarded by the dis
covery that it is due to his we'll known
distate to engage in lengthy discus
sions with an adversary who never
knows when to stop and never has the
least conception of when she is bested
in the argument.-Houston Post.
The strong man" above referred to
has learned a few things as he went
along. A match is an insignificant
thing, but when lighted may burn up
the whole world. That little "wisp
of woman" may also be insignificant
until fred up, then become a raging,
seething volcano and cyclone COM
bined. Shakespeare had caught the
vision when he said, Hell hath no
fury like a woman scorned." Better
not stir up the little wisps" If you do
not wish to start something.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18
MAYEs STILL HOPEFUL.

AS an all-round optimist, pass the
custard to Will H. Mayes He is still
expecting to get the endorsement OF
the eliminators at Fort Worth Satur.
day. The latest returns on last Sat.
urday's mass meetings are as follows
Seventy-nine counties instructed for
Thomas H. Ball; 48 uninstructed. a
majority of them favoring Ball: five
instructed for Will H. Mayes; three
for Cullen Thomas; four for w. P.
Lane; one for Cato Sells; two for DR..
s. p. Brooks, and two not holding
conventions. Yet in the face of these
returns Mayes says, 81 expect to go
into the Fort Worth meeting and de-
spite the showing that has been made.
expect to get the endorsement of that
meeting If it proves to be a repre-
sentative delegation, as ] now think
II will be-"
Will Mayes is a splendid man, is
plenty big to be Governor and his
newspaper brethren over the State
sympathize with him, but the elimi.
nation movement got his goat.
He is now trying to turn the tide
against Hon. Tom Ball by attacking
his record in recent published inter
view in which he says:
Il find that many Of the counties
reported as having instructed for
Colonel Ball have in fact given no in
structions, but merely expressed the
sentiment of those present with their
understanding of conditions at the
time. In some cases a straw vote
was taken after adjournment and it
was not intended as binding on dele
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18

cations My friends expect to make
the fight on every inch OF the ground
for the endorsement and are confident
OF winning.
From many sections ! am hearing
that, while Colonel Ball may be popu-
lar with the political leaders OF the
prohibitionists, his corporation con-
nections would insure the defeat of
the prohibition cause. and his attitude
toward Hogg and the policies for
which he stood needs only to be dis
cussed to render his defeat more GER
tain. The voters do not attend county
conventions in large numbers and less
than per cent participated in Satur-
days county meetings"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18

Chester Terrell, Speaker of the
House of Texas Representative and
candidate for Governor, has made a
startling discovery. He says "prohibi-
ton should not be an issue in the ap-
preaching campaign, but in view of
the elimination work of the pros, it
looks like it is going to be an issue
in spite of everything" Well, what
do you know about that? A candidate
for Governor and just waking up to
the fact that prohibition is going to
be made an issue in the campaign in
spite OF everything, even if it "busts
the biler." Well, Chester is certainly
entitled to chrome for guileless in
nOcence.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18
CALLED TO PAsToRATE
OF BRENNAN CHURCH
Rev. w. r. Brown Has Been rendered
Passionate Of Baptist Church.

Brennan, Tex, Feb. 1.-THE mem
bers OF the First Baptist Church have
unanimously called Rev. w. r. Brown
of Bryan to the pastorate at this place.
Rev. Brown preached here Sunday
morning and night to large congrega-
tons. He has asked few days to
consider the call, but II is probable
that he will accept.
Rev. Brown is one OF the ablest
preachers in the Baptist denomination
in Texas and the church at Brennan
should count itself fortunate If he &C.
eepts the call He has resided in
Bryan for two or three years and has
impressed himself upon the communi-
ty as an honorable. upright gentlemen
and an earnest Christian minister.
During his residence here he has been
engaged in State mission work under
the auspices of the State Baptist Con-
vention.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18

And the Eliminator came near unto
Lane and Mayes; and they felt him,
and said, THE voice is Jacobs voice,
but the hands are the hands of Esau."
And they discerned him not, because
his hands were hairy" This is re-
versal of the Scriptural account OF
how a sharp deal was put across, but
it has its applicability. Lane and
Mayes sought the blessing. They
didn't get it. Now, in the agony of
their souls, who can blame them If
they cry out: Our brother came with
subtlety, and hath taken away our
blessing Houston Post.
The brother who got the blessing
did not come at all. The liminators
literally smothered him with it.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18
BACK FROM MARKET.

Mr.. Eugene Edge, proprietor of the
popular Store on the CornSr," has
returned from a three weeks purchas-
ing trip in the wholesale centers of
St. Louis and New York. 1t was not
pleasure trip, either, but three
weeks of hard work in selecting a
stock OF spring and summer goods
that would be pleasing to his patrons,
and that would meet the demands of
this city and surrounding country.
Mr.. Edge is pleased with the result
of his trip and is confident the stock
he selected will come up to the high
standard now demanded of every first
class establishment. His new lines
will embrace the latest creations in
fine dress fabrics and all accessories
in laces, trimmings and the many
beautiful things that go to complete
the perfect toilet. In ladies' ready
to-wear, fine millinery, fine shoes,
hosiery, etc, he feels that he has the
most perfect stock ever brought to
Bryan, and stock that it will be
pleasure to show. He proposes to
give the ladies of this vicinity pre-
cisely the same lines to select from
as are to be found in the larger cities.
The new goods are already arriving,
and the ladies' are invited to call at
their pleasure and inspect them.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
LawIer Proposition and Hewitt Pro.
posal Discussed.

An adjourned regular meeting of
the City Council was held last night.
to complete the business that was left
unfinished at the regular monthly
meeting Friday night. The following
officers were present: Mayor Harris.
Aldermen Haswell Wick, Levy and
DAILY, Marshal Boyett, Engineers Car
son and Adams, Secretary CrenShaw,
Assistant Secretary Lewis and Electrl-
clan Smith.
The minutes of the former meeting
were read and approved, and the re-
ports of the committees were heard
The proposition of Mr.. LAWYER ask.
ing the council to pass an ordinance
granting the Bryan Power Company
a franchise to build a street railway
on the streets Of BRYAN was read.
This line is to be built within a GER
tain number of years. The PROPOSE
ton was turned over to the ordinance
committee for legal opinion by the
City Attorney and to report at the
next meeting.
Mr.. Hewit's proposition was also
stated, asking the permission of the
council for the Bryan & College In
terurban to sell power to residents
along their line, if they electrified
their road and obtained the electricity
from the city plant or a plant built
by the road for the purpose, this pow
er to be sold at price to be set by
the interurban. This was also turned
over to the ordinance committee for
legal investigation and to report at
the next meeting.
City Electrician Smith was instruct
ed to canvass among the merchants
on Main street to see how many want
ed ornamental light poles placed
on their blocks. These poles
are to be paid for by the merchants
and the lights furnished free by the
city
The council was then adjourned un.
til the next regular meeting.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18

Anna-The motor line between this
place and Blue Ridge is doing a rush
ing freight and passenger business.
The principal commodity moved dur
ing January was cotton and cotton
seed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18

It really looks as if the colleges
and universities of the country will
have to add to their curricula a
course of instruction on Income Tax
Payments"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18
H. &T.c
"olI Burning Route"

National Corn Exposition, Dali
las, greatest agricultural exposi-
tion the world has ever known,
$4,000 in prizes. To occupy the
buildings and grounds Of State
fair of Texas. $5.95 round trip.
On sale Feb. 8 to 20, inclusive;
limit Feb. 25.
Mardi Gras, New Orleans,
$15.13 round trip. On sale Feb.
II to 23, inclusive; limit March
6, with privilege of extension to
March 90 by deposition ticket
not later than March 6 and pay
ment of 81 fee.
S. H. HARRIS,
Ticket Agent.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18

If you wish to run for a city office
and fail to get your name on the city
primary ticket before midnight to-
night, you'll be everlastingly and final
ly too late
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18

1t has developed lately that paving
experts are as thick as "hoss doctors"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18
Mebane Cotton Seed

Can furnish about thirty tons of
planting seed at $500 per ton
put in car, or $4,000 per ton
sacked. These seed were picked
since the rains and are about
10 to Is per cent bad.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18
CITY PRIMARY.

The Eagle is authorized to make the
following announcements, subject to
the action of the City Democratic pri-
mary to be held February 21
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18
ANNOUNCE MEnTs

The Eagle is authorized to announce
the following candidates, subject to
the action of the July Democratic pri.
maries:
FOR CONGRESS-:
HON. RUFUS HARDY. Corsicana.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
HON. J. L. FOUNTAIN.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-18

FOR MAYOR:
w. w. HARRIS.
JOHN DAILY SR.
FOR ALDERMAN:
SAM LEVY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11
WINCHESTER GIRL
HAS NARROW ESCAPE

Winchester. Va, Sept 10.---Miss
Belle Faulkner. daughter Of Mrs.
l. III. Faulkner. OF Winchester, Va.
who has been for some time attend
ing "a house party in Page county,
narrowly escaped drowning in the
Shenandoah river recently.
Miss Faulkner who had gone with
a bathing party. could not swim, ana
venturing into water over her head,
went down three times before her
rescue could be effected.
Fred Hoffman and Frank Berry.
members of the party, dragged heF
out of deep water and carried her Ia
the hank where circulation was finally
restored by first aid methods. Miss
Faulkner has now practically resov-
cred from the effects OF her THRILLING
experience and VIII remain AT The
camp until the party breaks up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11
Comlles'-----'FYmieflalSe

At the home Of her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. r. -, Tsmberlake, ST., on n
Lew n street, Staunton. gorgeously
decorated for the occasion. Miss Edith
THuheflake op Tuesday evening he
.ear1e tbs bride of Abbot Low Comics
III New York Before the ceremony
2l,ss MARI Hutchinson. Of New York,
ACCOMPANIED hy Miss Matte Shrek
hiss. sang Schubert's serenade, and
Miss gimberla ke's two ntecca. Misses
T{lFrIttt Husshe1d and Nancy Tim
harlaFe, formed an Isle rf white rib
t-++ns through which the bridal pro-
eeAsion passed
. THE procession vas led b. the
brides sister. Miss olive Timhcrlakc.
maid nf honor. who was dressed ia
Follow mossaline. trimmed in chif-
fun. She was followed by the brlde.
wnh her father She was dressed
iu white satin. trimmed in ohantIlly
lace and carrying bouquet of white
roses aud lilies OF the valley They
we're met at the altar by the groom
and his best man. $ u. T3mhetlake.
r. The ceremony was performed by
Rev A. NJ Fraser, u u. The draw
ing room was trimmed In white and
green and the dining room in golden
r1d. Punch WAS served by Misses
Rose Harrison and Merrill Y0et
vh'le Mrs. Gnpin WILSON, and Mrs
Martin Perry assisted IN receiving tbs
quests
The bride and groom left after the
ceremony in an automobile for Basic
Ctiv, where they took the Norfolk
end Western train to Atlantic City
after which they will be at home In
.xt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11

train, continued to next term; Moilie
Pettus, case dismissed. The civil
case of w. f. Hurt against j. r.
Wade. concerning lot in Blackstone,
resulted in verdict In favor OF Mr..
Hurt. A venire of sixteen men were
summoned. but were not used, as all
Of the criminals preferred to leave
their cases in the hands of the court
Judge Southan rendered the above
verd!cts.
Mesers, r. L. Copp ana NJ. NJ
Hayden have erected and started OPP
Grating heading mill at the court
house on the. old 'Rock Stable lot.
Mias Bette Fowikcs ana her moth
or. Mrs. Pack FowIkes, who Is nine
tg-three years old. are spending a
few weeks at "Blendon" Both of
them are active and seem TO BIO en-
Toying good health.
Mrs. Lizzie Jackson, her two daugh-
ters ard granddaughter, are visiting
IN the village.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11
FALLS IN A0-FOOT
WELL IN LYNCHBURG

1yuchhurr Va, Sept. io.-Yelling
at the top Of his voice, Alexander
Christian, cotared who drives for the
American Box company was found
last night shortly after o'clock at
the bottom Of forty-toot well on
Salem street. near the intersection Of
Monroe street.
Fire chief Sandidge vas notified
eud ne rushed several hremen in the
automobile where tho negro was phil
ed out unlnjured. The negro walked
of and was none the worse for his
'eHpericnce, and did not even appear
TO te frightened
He stated that he was walking
through q cotorcd womans back ward
IN the dark an1 ell Of sudden he
stepped into the well which was with
cut a cover.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11
Barre L. t'arei>h H.

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11
ELOH MAKES 4
FINE BEGINNING

Flon Cnile9e, " c.. Sept. To-
Elon college has ''st entered uron its
twenty NTH sess;5n with by far he
- orv fIS
freshman class numbers CT ns,aerahly
more than ore hGndred men ari the
fetal enrolment rapidly eds nS It's
way t. the 400 mark, whi>a Is the
limit the Coileg, plant is designed
properly 10 care for.
0hedient ia custom m last san
day President slatpor made his oaen-
ing address to thc etudcnt body The
citizens If the hill had been invited
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11
Bristol Girl in Aato smash.

bristol. Va, Sept THE front
wheels of g. G. Copenaaver's hand
some family automobile we're wreck
ed Monday whcu his s-xtceH-year-o1d
daughter, Miss Leona Copenhaver.
ran the machine into a bank besie Q
n street a girl who was sprinklins
the street in front 81 residence.
the street IN front of a residence.
'urNed the hose on Miss Copenhaver,
binding her for the time. Miss Coz
perhaver and Miss gladys fmboden,
both being In the car al the time. sus-
tanned slight injuries
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11

Or. and Mrs. Roy K. Flanagan,
who have been on camping trip
In Sugar Hollow" have returned to
Richmond. Among those In The party
we're: Miss Evelyn Douglas Hill, Miss
Eliza beth Webb NJ. SIS Elise Fla nua 70
gen. Mss Susie Pitma1 Mrs r. q.
ITillr Leon RutIedge Whipple. ROY.
Ned and Hugh FLANAGAN. Miss
Evelyn Jill Is now on a motor TRIP
with nr and Mrs. r. G. HILL, Mfr,
Whipplc viii leave Richmond IN a
few days for the University # Njr-
euia. where he he's accepted pro-
fessorship In Eng ish literature
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11
Grand Larceny Charged.

Danville. Va. Sept 10.--S. S Box
of the Blotky Advertising agency
Spartanburg, 81 c., was his after
noon indicted by the grand jury
charged with grand larceny.
Box came here several weeks age
To superintend a subscription contest
for the Ledger Dispatch, a periodical
started four months ago and which
suspends publication this week
When the contest ended only one OF
the three prizes was delivered, and
come of the contestants made ale
cations which led to a thorough in
vest cation Of the contest today. Box
being unable 10 put up bond, went
to Jail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11
JUDGE SOUTHtI4L DfspENsrsS
JUSTICE AT SOTToWAY COyRI

fsneciai to The Richmond Nirginian}
Sottowsy. VII, sept ] u HOLLOWAY
Circuit court convened Monday irstea
Of Thursday as heretofore, the last
legislature changed the day.
The criminal cases disposed a
were Lloyd King. stealing four
months on the road John, Greet
househreaSing, one year on the road.
Waverly Harris. shooting. two and
one-half years on public road. Three
reeapturea cenvicts were given orc
year each additional sentence. VIII
Smith. throwing rock at passenger
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11
Killed in New YORK,

Bristol. Va. >sept 1o.--JAres r
Wood, Jr., son of Captain james Ii
Wood and his wife, Maajeska CLARK
Wood, were killed in an automobile
wreck kin New York yesterday Tn
father OF the young man, who is a
lawyer in View York city. wired the
news to Bristol relatives. The young
man was thirty-five years old. He for
meriy resided In Bristol ard was grad
uated from Virginia Military inst j.
tute. Relatives IF the couple leli
here for New York last night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11
JOSEPH /. CRUPPER
TO OPPOSE CARLIH

Alexandria Va, Sept. 10.--Joseph
L. Crupper. formerly Of This city. but
more recently OF Alexandria county.
was this afternoon huaDlm0usiY nom
mated for congress from the Eighth
congressional district ~ the Republi-
can convention. which met in the Elks'
home. s
Mr.. Crupper was placed In nomipa-
ton by David r. Rehey, OF this city.
and delegates from the various coun-
ties Represented in the convent ton sec
onded the nomination with short adj
dresses. after which it vas made
una MIN ous
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11
res n1onAoNl, y4Aui "a s-Fki AA. sErYEM

out and the address, was designer 70
reach them with helpfulness az Well
az the faculty ana the studen.s.
The theme treated was The, Crse
Of Life" and the address .ea ,,@1 re
climax when he speaker deeiared
that no home has done its frty triit
every child Of *, has acce0'Sf Christ
and that no college can he sbsolved
from blame until its every rradnate
marches under shs banner OF kirg
Emmanuel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-11

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs r #.
Partlow. Mt Gordonsv'lle, was the
scene - A pretty wedding TUESDAY.
when their daughter Miss Courtney
frances was united in marriage with
Percy Massie. nf this city Rev j. b
Cook performing the ceremony,
Mrs. ". (. Baker and Rev, Hugh
Hudson sang the Bridal Chorus' as
the party entered the parlor and later
Hiss BLOCK played the wedding
march. Little Courtney Derby, niece
Of the bride, strewed nose leaves la
tie path of the bride, The br de was
attired In white and carried Bride
roses.