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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
The Colossus Of Rhodes.

The gigantic Colossus OF Rhodes was
one Of the seven wonders OF the world
II was erected In honor OF the sun by
Chares OF Indus. a disciple OF Lyslp-
pus. and was thrown down by an
earthquake about 22i h. G. The Hg-
ure stood upon two moles. leg ex-
tended on each side OF the harbOr. A
winding staircase led to the top OF the
figure, from out. OF the eyes Of which
were visible the coast OF Syria and the
ships sailing on the coast Of Egypt
The colossi were the peculiar charac-
teristic OF eastern art and were Of com
mon occurrence, many Of them being
over sixty feet in height. The most
celebrated is the statue OF Memnos. on
the plain Of Thebes. described by the
historian Strabo.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
A Nabob.


erich as a nabob." is an expression
not lnfrequently heard, but why ma.
bob" should thus be associated with
wealth and who he was precisely Is
not so generally known. Under the
great moguls the provinces OF India
were administered by deputies known
by the designation OF "nawab,' whs
commonly amassed much money and
lived in great splendor. The office and
the title continued under British rule
in the orient. but gradually the word
became corrupted into ''nabob" and
was applied generally to all natives
who had grown rich. More latterly II
was bestowed = often In n derisive
sense--upon Europeans who. having
made large fortunes In India, returned
home and spent their money In lux
urious and ostentatious way.-London
Taller.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
Marvellous coinoidenos.

The following story was told by q
famous New York wit recently; A
party OF skaters were once progressing
at considerable speed down a certain
frozen river in Canada when, TO the
horror OF his companions. one of the
party was seen to skate straight into
a hole In the ice. Before he could stop
himself he had fallen through 1t. and
the sharp edge OF the ice cut his head
clean OF his shoulders. The speed at
which he was going, however. caused
his head to skim along the top OF the
ice, while the rest OF his body Travelled
at nm equal speed beneath Il, until. by
a stroke Of good luck, the severed por'
lions met at another hole farther down
and Joined so exactly that the unfor'
tunate man came out OF his accident
with nothing worse than a severe cold.
London Strand.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

H. G. Brogdon ct ais to c. G. Par
sons ct al, two tracts Of land con
tanning So acres lying in the Moses J.
Baine league in Brazos county. Consld'
Grafton, $4,000.
George w. Miller to F. M. Miller
77.3 acres of land, known as tract No
IL in the ]. C. Stuteville 1-S league in
Brazos county. Consideration, $1,000
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
on. Of New YORK. Show Places.

The collectors Office az the custom
house is one OF the show places VI
New York city. His ornate room was
decorated from designs by cass Gil
bert who drew the plans for the Gus
tom house. and VIII Guernsey. This
high ceillnged apartment. with its oak
panellng, mural paintings OF Dutch
ships and Colonial scenes. and It's great
fireplace. cost upward OF $4,000. The
ceiling Of raised gold figures on a pur.
pie ground is copy OF an old Italian
ceiling. with original figures. such as
fish. tridents. boats and other appro-
pirate subjects. The big fireplace,
with wide hearth and high mantel.
shelf, is OF gray stone. Below the
shelf is inscribed the history Of the
first custom house. which stood on this
spot-New York Sun.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
EXPERIMENT STATION EXHIBIT.
Work Of sub-stations viii Be Shown
at Dallas Fair.

An exhibition representative of the
work being conducted by the Texas
Experiment Stations will be feature
of the coming Dallas State Fair, ac-
cording to announcement of B. Young
blood. director of these stations. A.
II. Leidigh. agronoInlst OF the station
staff, is in charge of the arrangements
for this exhibit, which will be con-
Quoted jointly with the A. and NJ. Col
lege exhibit, under the direction o!
Clarence Ousley, director of extension.
The Experimen. Station exhibit will
be composed of smaller exhibits sent
in by each of the sub-stations and by
the main station which is located at
the A. and NJ. College.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
Widows Caps.

The Widows cap is n survival OF an
old Roman custom. Widows were
obliged TO wear their weeds for ten
months, and the bereaved woman
shaved her head as a token OF mourn
Ing. Naturally the widow could not
rery well appear in public with a bald
head, so dainty caps were made in or
der to hide the Disagreement. The cap
still remains, though the immediate ne
cessity for its existence has long passed
away.-Pearson' Weekly.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05

While fishing In the Fort St George
moat. at Madrns. correspondent OF
Country Life saw a snake fifteen inch.
es long come out OF the water with a
fish in It's mouth. On catching sight
Of the writer 1t dropped the fish and
bolted. leaving the fish on the bank
alive. On another occasion. while fish.
ing In a reservoir near Ghaziabad. he
again saw a snake emerging from the
water with a fish In its mouth. This
snake was about twenty-four inches
long, and on killing II he was able TO
Identify the FISH as a common species
OF Indian fresh water fish. Later on
he saw q viper. nearly four feet long.
lying In shallow water The writer
hooked 1t ashore with his tackle. upon
which the snake attacked him. leaving
a large yellow fang in his fishing rod
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05

1t is said that Mheaal Misi. a
wealthy Asiatlc woman. discovered the
art OF making the perfume known az
altar Of roses and also invented the
beautiful workmanship exhibited In
the weaving OF the celebrated cash
mere shawls. Nothing whatever Is
known about her death.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
NOTICE.

Water and light consumers are re-
quested to note the rules on the back
OF bills. These rules will be observ'
ed strictly in the future.
On the 18th of each month the list
of delinquents will be handed to the
mechanical department.
No discretion is given me-
Office hours to IL and / to p. m.
BY order of council.
U G.. p. BITTLE,
c. c. Pub. Util.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
Ennland,s Grea, Aquarium.

The aquarium at Brighton, England,
IL one Of the largest and most beauti.
full aquaria in Europe. 1t is operated
with annexes. like a theater aud res.
taurant, but the place is admirably
maintained and during the summer Is
one Of the attractions of the English
Watering place.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
Unfair ADVANTAGE.

"Your valet went on strike, did hei
hope you did not accede to his de
mands?"
"'Pon my life, had to, old chap.
The cunning creature actually threat.
ened to leave me one morning when
was half dressed" Opinion.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05

"Tll have to ask you to pay In nd
vance," remarked the hotel keeper.
"Isn't my luggage good enough SO
furity?"
at fear It is a little too emotional"
"Emotionalf"
Eyes; easily moved."-London Mall.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
A Financial Genius.

"Pa, will you please tell me what
financial genius Isl"
"a financial genius. my child. Is o
man who can spend money that he has
never had and which the people who
think they are getting 1t will never
see."-Chicago Record Herald.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
He Had Noticed.

Father (who is always trying to
teach his son how to act while at the
table)-well, John, you see, when |
have finished eating always leave the
table. John-Yes. sir. and | notice
that is about all you do leave.-London
Mail.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
Happiness.

"what Is your idea OF happinessT
asked the unsophisticated youth.
"Being next In crowded barber
shop" replied the Miamisburg sage
Dayton Herald.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
Result Of Rashness.

"Out Of a job. are your asked the
arst girl. BOSS catch you flrtingT
mo; caught the boss. Say. what
tort OF a wedding dress do You think
IS real swellT"-Philadelphia Ledger.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
Extremes.

Teacher (severely)-What will your
father say to your low average?
Youngster with hesitation)-When dad
sees I'm down to zero. he'll warn me
up" l guess.-Judge.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
Pirates.

"Father, are all the pirates dead?"
"No, my son. They now run the
coat checking privileges at the hotels
and restaurants. Town Topics.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
Appealing.

Mrs. Muggins-Does your husband
appeal to you as a vocalist? Mrs. Bug
glns-Not exactly. In fact, It's the 9th
er way. When he begins to sing ap.
peal to him.-Philadelphi Record.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
Souvenir Spoons.

my dear Gladys, what are all these
photographs OF young men you haveY
''ThoseJ oh. they're only my collec-
ton OF souvenir spoonsl"- Baltimore
American.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
A Tryinq Position.

"This is going to put me In a very
trying position" be muttered.
"what. my dear7" she asked.
~ have been summoned to serve on
a Jury."-London Telegraph.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05

The way to fame is like the way TO
heaven = through much try
Laurence Sterne tsw ~
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-10-05
COTTON RECEIPTS.

Cotton has been received in the To-
cal warehouses this season as fol
tou.c.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-18
C0R0NER'S JURY FREES CONFESSED SLAYER
Despite Plea Of Cult Verdict is
 NOn-CemmittaI.

Mount Holly, N. J., July 1S.-After deliberating for forty-nine minutes, the jury in the inquest into the death of Herman Fisher, seventeen years old, refused yesterday afternoon to hold Edgar Murphy as the slayer. The jurors, all of whom are said to be acquainted with the Fisher and Murphy families, returned a non- ccmmittal verdict, despite the testi- nnony of Sheriff Jordan that Murphy had confessed to the murder.
 Murphy, it is said. confessed to staying his boy friend last Wednesday night, after he had been put through the third degree" by county officials i'll his cell in the Mount Holly jail. He took entire responsibility for shoot ing Fisher at Taylor station.
 Confesses Under Oath.
 While on the stand yesterday Sheriff Jordan said that Murphy had made the confession under oath and had also pleaded guilty to murder before Magistrate Ziegler, who had formally committed the prisoner In face of this testimony the jurors returned the following verdict:
 We find that Herman Fisher came to his death from a gunshot wound, inflicted in Taylor's lane on Saturday night, July Il. by party or parties unknown to us, but the testimony of one witness was that Edgar Murphy had confessed to the crime"
 Practically Ignored Testimony.
 Officials in the crowded court room expressed the opinion that the jurors ignored the testimony obtained by Sheriff Jordan, Prosecutor Atkinson and County Detective Parker, when they subjected Murphy to third degree" ordeal.
 In addition to ignoring the testi- mony of the sheriff relative to the confession, the jury also evidently cast aside in their deliberations an other assertion of that witness that Murphy had pleaded guilty before a. ma gistrate.
 Displcases Coroner Bisbing.
 Samuel H. Lewallen, foreman of the jury, had no sooner announced the verdict than Coroner w. Herman Risbing showed that he was displeased with their finding. You haven't rendered a verdict, according to the evidence submitted here this after noon." said the coroner.
 The coroner argued with the jurors for fifteen minutes in his efforts to in duce them to change their verdict. and fasten the crime on Murphy, be- fore he finally decided to discharge them.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-18
EAGLES CONVENTION.
New Haven in Gala Attire for Field
 Days.

New Haven, July 1e.-Arrange- ments for the field days of the Fra ternal Order of Eagles of New Eng land, beginning tomorrow, took defi- mite shape today when committees began registering the early arrivals. The city is in gala attire and ac- commo d. dations have been made for upwards of 10000 members of the order and their friends. The for nation for the parade on Tuesday was settled today and assignments have been made for about 5000 men in the column.
 The first formal event will be a large banquet tomorrow night at which the guests will be national of fcers and the heads of the order in a number of states Judge John l.. Gilson of the probate court will be the toastn1aster On Monday the distsl gushing incident will be the competitive drill of degree teams to to be held on the Central Green and folk dances by children. The shore dinners and athletic games also take place on Tuesday and before the Eagles return to their local aeries there will he much sightseeing.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-18
City Aen1s
William Fleischer will spend the weekend at Indian Neck.

William Fleischer will spend the weekend at Indian Neck.
 Lloyd Linton will spend Sunday with friends at Indian Neck
 G. M. Coholan of High street is home for vacation. Mir. Coholan is employed as a salesman with the Stanley Works.
 The officials and department heads of the New Britain Machine company had an outing today at Cosey Beach. A dinner was served and the return was made late in the afternoon.
 M. D. Glazier, assistant buyer at Brown. Thomson Co.,, Hartford. left today for a two weeks fishing trip in New Hampshire.
 Howard Judd of Bristol q former local boy who is we'll known here, is in a serious condition at the Char ter Oak hospital in Hartford where he was operated on Wednesday night for appendicitis and loopage of the intestines Today his condition was given out as comfortable.
 About eighteen young friends of Miss Reta B. Scott rendered her a farewell party Thursday evening at the home of her parents. MT. and Mrs. William Scott of 210 Maple street. Miss Scott will leave on August 18th for Montreal where she will enter a boarding school.
 Officers were elected as follows at the annual meeting of the North & Judd Manufacturing company yester- day: Directors: George M. Landers, H. c. Noble, A. J. Sloper. C.. F. Smith, Harris Whittemore. George c. Clark and F. M. Wightman. The following officers were chosen: President. George M. Landers; vice president and treasurer, H. c. Noble, secretary, F.. M. Wightman.
 The following committees have been named by the Ladies' German Rifle club to take charge of the New England Schuetzenfest to bt held at Schuetzen park on July 27 and 2S; Committee on shooting, Mrs. Bruno Wagner, Mrs. Henry Willametz, Mrs. George Froeba: scorers, Mrs. Charles Lengzettle, Mrs. F. M. Zimmerman, Mrs. Joseph Diemond. Mrs. D. l.. Jenne; ice cream, Mrs. Otto Leupold, Mrs. Joseph volz: candy. Mrs. Joseph Menousek. Mrs. Charles F. Dehm. Mrs. w. J. Neidel; kitchen, Mrs. E. E. Muecke.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-18
TWO WOMEN DROWNED.
Both Were Members Of New Norl
 Swedish Camping Party.

Derby. July 1s.--Two young wom- en, members of the Sunshine Camping partv of the First Swedish Baptist church of New York city, were drowned while swimming in the Housatonic river, above here this ar ternoon. They were May Elg' aged 19 and Agda Carlem, aged l4. Both were swimmers.
 Miss Elg was in the middle of the river when taken with a cramp and she called for help. Miss Carlem swam to her side and in trying to aid her went down as well. Gertrude Del man who also could swim, made an attempt to aid both her companions but failed. There were in the camp ing party twenty-four children and three teachers. The camp is located near the Swedish home on the river bank.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-18
SURPRISED ON THEIR
 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
MT. and Mrs August fredtriCkson HoDsTed bJ Church Congregation.

Married twenty-five years ago at the Swedish Bethany parsonage by Rev. E. G. Hjerpe of Chicago, H.. who was then the pastor, August Frederickson, superintendent of the Sunday school, and Mrs. Frederick son observed their silver wedding an- niversary yesterday at their home on Steele street. As token of the es- teem in which the couple Is held by the congregation of the Swedish Bethany church, they were rendered a pleasant surprise party in the church auditorium last evening, be- ing presented with tray of twenty five silver dollars.
 A large number of congregation members were seated in the church when MT. and Mrs. Frederickson and family, who had been invited to take d ride in friends automobile, were ushered in. The surprise was com plete.
 Deacon August Ostlund was in charge of delightful program car ried out in honor of the couple, fea- lures of which were piano duets by the Misses Lillian Ostlund and Edna Larson selections by the church male CHOTuS dIlu StilhB 'esG SS los by Miss Florence Munson, an original and appropriate poem by Gottfried Crusberg and brief speeches by Charles c. Miller, August E. Wal len, Aaron Johnson and John Peter son. The presentation was made by Deacon Ostlund. ta
 The assemblage then adjourned to the church parlors and enjoyed re- treatments. ...
 For a period of almost twenty-five years, MT. Frederickson has served faithfully as the superintendent of the Sunday school and he is very popular with the members and teach CTS.
 Five children have blessed MT. and Mrs. Frederickson's union. They are the Misses Hattie. Ruth and Bertha and Thure and Oscar.
 MT. Frederickson Is employed at the factories of the Russell and Err win company. He and his wife are a mong the most enthusiastic workers in the congregation.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-18
INCENDIARIsM SUSPECTED
ire at Danb,lry Destroys Make Shop
 of Hat Factory.

. Danbury, July 1s.-A fire. believed
 have been of incendiary origin.
 tally destroyed the make shop of D unoccupied hat factory on Pas
 uioque avenue owned by Arnold
 urner of this city early this morn 5g. The actual loss by fire was nall, the principal damage being pne to HOO dozen hats ready for hipment. and owned by John w.
 reen and Sons, which were stored
 h the first floor of the main shop.
 he estimated loss on these hats is 43,500. and Is partially covered by ksurance. The damage to the build- kgs by fire is estimated at $1,500. l The local branch of the Waterbury [attress company, which occupies he wing of the main building, also |hffered some damage by water. The brinkler system in the main shop revented the entire building from |eing destroyed. The building has lot been used as hat shop in four |ears.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-18
LIABLE FOR ENDORSEMENTS.
Sccision By New York Court Re- verses Judge Mayors Verdict.

Hartford, July 1S.-A decision
 landed down by the United States
 Ourt of appeals in New York, re- |erses a decision of Judge Julius M.
 layer and holds George D. Howell
 f this city liable for endorsements
 n three notes of the McCrum-Howell .ompany aggregating $15,000. The folders of the notes s5,000 each, are IA Mechanics and Metals National Iank of New York, the Corn Ex- |hange National and Franklin Ma konal banks of New York.
 The McCrum Howell company, Manufacturers of radiators and vac- Iarn cleaners, failed for $2,60O, 900 bout a year and a half ago. A peti- lfon to have Mr. Howell declared bankrupt was filed by the three banks, but he filed general denials. Ft is said that the decision of the sourt of appeals means that he will Eventually have to pass through
New Britain herald., 1914-07-18
vAN|T|E LEADING CUP YACHTS RACE
No Data On Respective Merits Of
 Stops Gained During Week.

Newport, R. l., July 1S.-The fog bank that has enveloped Block Island Sound for nearly a week was still thick and inpenetrable early today and the shippers of the three Amer ican cup yachts Resolute, Defiance and Vanitie, practically gave up all hopes of having a race today. The sloops will return to their yards to- night for ten days overhauling pre- paratory to the races from port to port on tine cruise of the New York Yacht club.
 The Newport races have given no line or data on the respective merits of the soops. Because of faint winds and fogs, the yachts have either been held at their moorings or have been unable to cover the course within the time limit.
 Races Were Spoiled.
 Only one race was started this week and that had to be called off after the second mark in the trian- gular course had been turned. Only one of the three contests held last week WdS SdllSldClOTy tO the yaCntS- men. The other two races were spoiled by light airs and fog
 Owners of the three 75-footers have declared their disgust with the weather conditions. With Sir Thomas Liptons challenger Shamrock " sailing for this country today, there was much lament that 1t had not been possible to secure better Vine on the sailing merits of the cup de- fender candidates before this time.
 Headed Out to Sea.
 Near 1 o'clock there was a lift in the fog and the three sloops took their tows and headed out to sea. The wind held steady and the re- gatta committee signalled a seven- mile beat to Point Judith whistling buoy and a run home for the days contest.
 The yachts went over the line in the following order: Resolute 1:31:15: Defiance 1:32:00; Vanitie 1:32:00.
 Vanitic Secures Lead.
 The yachts started in light fog and seven knot breeze. Ten min- utes after the start the yachts picked up breeze off the Narragansett shore which put their lee rails under. Van itie soon overhauled Resolute and had a slight lead at TAO.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-18
REAL ESTATE DEALS.
Much Activity Shown by Report
 From tho Town Clerks Office.

Much Activity Shown by Report
 From tho Town Clerks Office.
 The following real estate deals have been recorded during the week at the town clerks office:
 Lewis M Andrews to Joseph R, Andrews, land and buildings on West Main street.
 Starr W. Andrews to Joseph R. Andrews. land and buildings on West Main street
 Estate of Mason Andrews to Joseph R. Andrews. land and buildings on West Main street.
 F. C. Goodwin to New Britain Real Estate and Title Co.,, land and build ings on Hart street
 John Szpakowski to Christian Sera- fin. land and buildings at 3S Lawlor street.
 Emeline E. Bassett to George Y. Recor, land on Glen street.
 Estate Omer Norton to Michael J. O'keefe ct ux.. land and buildings on Wallace street
 Tamasz Krysztopik to Tadusz Pus- czyk, ct ux., land and buildings on Gold street.
 Clayton A. Parker to David Cole man, land and buildings on Green wood street
 Edward o. Kilbourne to John J. Donahue. land and buildings on North Stanley street.
 Edgar c. Linn to Stanley Herpst. land at overlook.
 Albert A. Rogala to Antony Ustach, land on Pennington avenue.
 Adolph Serafin to John Szpakowski, land and buildings on Lawlor street.
 Leander c. Bunce to Carolina Mo- lander. land and buildings on Cherry street.
 Bridget T. Nolan to Seconda w. Ravizza. land and buildings on Brook, South Main and Mill streets.