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The Washington herald., 1914-01-18

tastes in common, and the call was one
that Mrs. Grundy would have at least
termed prolonged.
What happened next morning in the
office Of Sykes & Davis interested sew
eral people.
At 10 o'clock Mr.. Sykes rose up and
remarked that he might be out for half
an hour.
At 10:15 Miss Hattie sent the errand
boy on a tom-fool trip.
At 1o:ao she was at the "catch-an''
drawer. and there lay the money and
the slip!
At 10:35 Mr.. Sykes returned.
What is this?''
THE money that Mr.. Brisbane didn't
embezzlei"
"Ha, fooli'
II found it in the drawer"
"Ha' fooli''
who, sir!'
II am! I want to see Mr.. Brisbanep'
There were just a few words:
II acted like a fool. sir, and am sorry
for 1t, Miss Somers is a nice girl Fall
in love with her. sir, and the day you
are married I'll hand you q check for
IS. .Oo0r'
There are whispered rumors that that
check will be due some time next month.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
Copyright, l9lf.D

NOIDTrenls iSlt.B
Had any one had the hardihood to in
form Mr.. James S. Sykes, the senior
partner of Sykes & Davis, that he was
not the only honest man in the United
States, his astonishmcnt would have been
intense.
Had some one congratulated him on
his seventy-second birthday, Mr.. Sykes
would have been that mans enemy for
the rest Of his days.
Had he been told that he was i'm
patient and irascible, and often unjust.
he would have denied 1t with the great
est vigor.
Had he been told that he had become
suspicious of every one about the store,
from the porter, to his partner, and that
he was constantly sneaking and spying,
he would have replied that human nature
all except his-had become so base as
to need watching.
II any employe had hinted in the re-
motest degree that Mr.. Sykes was be-
coming very forgetful and absent-minded.
that daring employe would have been out
of a Job within five minutes.
No one could have made Mr.. Sykes be-
lieve that his partner would not do
him IL he could.
ing goods out of the store at night. and
that the cashier, who was also the book
keeper, was simply waiting to make a
bip haul and skip for Europe. He went
so far as to pay 4 lawyer IS to make
him out a list of the countries from
which saio cashier could be extradited. In
case he skipped out with $4,000.
And vet with all his suspicious and
disbelief, Mr. Sykes did not exact a
surety bond from any employe. He said
he knew they were all thieves, and yet
he refused to protect himself
walter Brisbane had come to Sykes q
Co. a, bookkeeper and cashier with
spIondid reference. Mr.. Sykes person.
ar engaged or discharged all the
help. He did it because he alone under
stood human nature. or fattered him.
self that he did. When he had read
the references, he said:
Young man. there was no need TO
bring this trash here"
But / spposed that"
A.No matter what you supposed! You
didn't steal anything from these people,
and SO they certify that you are strict
ly honest. What fools!'
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
tCopyright, lH)

NAY! have you ever noticed that
- when gink with an aluminium
headpiece is handed the This
Way-Out" signal by his adored one, he
either hikes for pickle parlor and be-
gins to festoon his system with hops,
or he stands in front of hardware
store and gazes gloomily at the guns
You haven't noticed it! Why, you
astonish mel
Friend wife met me by appointment
TO take dinner at the Saint Astormore
the other evening and with her was her
little brother, Stephen, aged nine.
Il brought Stevie with me because l
had some shopping to do and he's so
much company" Peaches explained as
We sat down in the. restaurant.
"Stevie IS always pleasant company" !"
agreed, politely, but with watchful
eye on my youthful brother-in-law all
the while.
That kid was born with an abnormal
bump of mischief and by painstaking
endeavor he has won the worlds
championship as an organizer of i'm
promptu riots.
"Oh, John!" said Peaches, when l
began to make faces at the menu card.
q didn't notice until now how pale
you look. Have you had a busy day?'
Busy" 1 repeated. 'Wcll, rather.
I've been giving. limitations of a bull
fight. Everybody l met was the bull
and l was the fight. Nominate your
eats! What'll it be, Stevie?"
Sponge cake said Stephen, prompt
1y.
What else?" asked Peaches.
More sponge cake,r the youth re-
piled, and just then the smiling and
sympathetic waiter stopped down to
pick up a fork Stephen had dropped.
In his anxiety not to miss anything,
Stevie rubbered acrobateally, with the
result that he upset glass of ice water
down the walters neck, and three sec
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rest and trial. but this was refused. and
when he threatened Mr.. Sykes with
suit for defamation OF character he was
laughed at. What weight would his
word have against that Of the merchant?
Where were the funds to carry on long
lawsuit? Young Brisbane was not only
helpless in that direction, but without a
reference from his last place. How was
he to get employment?
In answer to an ad Iertisement next
day Miss Hattie Somers called. She was
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18

fumbling in her reticule for her refer
ences when Mr.. Sykes exclaimed:
Don't want to see them!"
But they are references" she pro-
tested.
"Ain't worth cent pound, Just dis
charged a young fellow with gilt-edged
references who stole $50 before my face
and eyes and then threatened me with
q suit for damages"'
He must have been a bad man"
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
FOR SPELLING REFORM.
Critics of Present System Again
Urge More Logical Method.

London, Jan. T.-Spelling reform is
being discussed again William Archer,
in the course Of recent speech. de-
clared there is not a single letter in the
English language to which only one
sound is attached. nor is there a sound
which Is represented by only one letter.
II one took the "e'' sound in bed"
he said. one would find 1t spelled seven
different ways in as many different
words, for exactly the same voweis sound
occurred in head many" leopard"
said" says" and paper"
When a child asks why proceed and
''recede" are not spelled the same way
in the last syllable. nobo&st can possibly
give him a reasonable answer.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18

there, but Mr.. Sykes was honest in think
ing 1t had. A man OF different views
would have realized that no cashier would
have dreamed OF taking such chances un-
less ready to skip. but there was no use
trying to reason with the old man. He
melted enough to say that he wouldn't
but he would. withhold any ref
erence, and In case any one came to him
he would tell him that his discharged
cashier was an embezzler.
The indignant young man demanded ar
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18

new instrument accurately records
the steam pressure at all times during q
vessels voyage. no matter Of how long
duration.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23
CHANGED CAME FROM
DALLAS To BEAUMONT
Farmers viii Close Season With
Mississippi at Beaumont
Instead OF Dallas.

Announcement that the A. & NJ
College. University OF Mississippi foot
ball game would be played in Beau
mont Thanksgiving Day instead of
Dallas, as was originally scheduled.
was made Friday by A. c. Love. gen
eral manager Of athletics at A. & NJ.
For the past few years the Thanks
giving game at Dallas has not been
a money maker for A. & VI. and when
fans at Beaumont began to negotiate
for a game there on Thanksgiving
Mr.. Love did not turn a deaf ear to
their entreaties He invited PROPOSE
lions and the result was that Missis-
sippi and Texas agreed to meet in the
oil City on Turkey Day
And Texas is not expecting a walk
over in that contest. "Ole Miss" met
decisive defeat at the hands Of the
University of Texas on the same day
that Texas A. & VI. administered a
severe drubbing to the Redskins from
Oklahoma A. & VI. College. But with
more than a week in which to re-
cuperate and after a game with South
western University at Georgetown,
Mississippi may come back strong In
the Thanksgiving Day game. That
day, by the way, is a day famous for
games which upset the dope.
Texas showed strong in the contest
with the Oklahoma Aggies and her
goal was never in danger. The Texas
Farmers clearly outplayed the Okla
Romans and the cadets are expecting
another win from Mississippi Thanks
giving. Moran will give them a hard
practice during the week before
Thanksgiving and the Texans should
! be in the pink of condition for this
game. With the exception Of Captain
Bell, who is little stiff and sore from
recent games, the Texans are free
from injury, receiving no bad bruises
or shakeups in the game with Okla
homa.
There are many alumni of A. & a.
at Beaumont and these are planning
some great stunts for their younger
brothers on the occasion of the game
While Beaumont is too far removed
from A. & NJ. to permit of many
cadets attending the game, there viii
be a number of the followers of tn
crimson and white who will accom-
pany the team on this trip.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23
FILLED BAPTIST PULPIT.

Rev. L. f. King, pastor OF the First
Baptist Church OF Mckinney. filled
the pulpit OF the First Baptist Church
in this city last night in the absence
Of the pastor, who was attending the
Baptist State Convention at Abilene.
DR.. King preached to the cadets and
campus residents Of the A. & VI. Col
lege at the morning service and kind
ly consented 10 speak here az night
The church was filled 10 is capacity,
the pastors Of both the eMthodist and
Episcopal Churches being out Of the
city. The sermon was masterful. not
in studied attempt at oratory, but in
earnestness. gentleness and love. The
subject was Gods invitation to come
to Him and live. and the tender por-
trayal Of Gods mercy and His willing
pess 10 forgive. was an inspiration to
the throng that heard It.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23

Miss Leona Johnson has returned
TO her home in Navasota, after a visit
TO Mrs. Bessie Lawrence.
Prof. ID. j. Mcdonald and daughter,
Miss Winona, were visitors TO the
city today from Wheelock
Miss Marcia Ford returned to her
home in Calvert today. after a pleas.
ant visit TO Mrs. S. II. Bateman.
Mrs. A. f. Noteworthy has returned
to her home in Houston, after visiting
her daughter, Mrs. o. p. Hall.
Mrs. A. Sanders has returned TO her
home in Nayasota, after a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. d. d. McAlpine.
Ed Hall, A. W. Wilkerson and L. l..
McInnis went TO Houston Saturday
afternoon TO attend a bankers meet.
ing.
Mrs. J. II. Groce and little son, J. II.
Groce Jr., OF Hampstead, spent yes
terday In this city with relatives and
friends.
Misses Gladys and Floy Guynes
have returned to their home in Cal.
vert. after visiting their sister, Mrs
r. y. Grant.
Miss Erma Cloud. who Is teaching
at North Zulch this session. spent
yesterday in this city with relatives
and friends
Miss Adelaide Glass returned TO her
home in Calvert yesterday. after a
visit TO Miss Katy DAILY and TO villa
Maria Academy.
Miss Mamie Williams. who is
teaching the Blanton school this SEES
sion. spent Saturday and Sunday at
her home in Wellborn.
Feed cooked meat scraps and
Chapco Poultry Food to your hens
for producing eggs. Hardy Newton's
market
Carnations, red white or pink. $50
per dozen; two dozen for $3.50; 10
per cent on on orders OF $3.50 up.
Scott Floral Co. Navasota. Tex.
Misses Ina Laster, Ricca Freelan
der and Mary Nuckolls, after a pleas
ant visit 20 Misses Cora Cloud anC
Ethel Evans. have returned to thei
homes in Calvert
Miss Frances Allen. a member o
/, the Calvert high school basketball
team. which played in this city Fri
day. was a pleasant guest OF Mis-
Noble Webb for the weekend
Mr. and Mrs Il C. finland and Mr.
and Mrs II. e. Wayfold of Nayasou
visited Bryan yesterday. making On
trip through the country by automC
bile.
The q. B. a. football team vii
leave Thursday morning in cars 10
BRENNAN. The B. b. A. boys viii b
glad 20 have as many rooters as poss
bic go along in cars with them.
good bunch Of cars will not only Ell
courage the team but will also be
good advertisement for Bryan and he
schools. Anyone desiring informatio
please see Sankey Park.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23
SANTA CLAUS AS A FIREBUo.
BY s. W. INGLlSH,
State Fire Marshal.

Santa Claus has done his full share
toward bringing misery as well as
merriment to this world The candle
on the Christmas tree has contribut'
ed its full quota toward making a
heap of ruins out of what was a home
OF happiness.
II is not the nature of Santa Claus
TO SOW seeds OF sorrow.
Why not induce this dear old gen
tleman to join the ranks of fire pre-
venters?
Don't permit your own neglec; to
be saddled on Santa Claus. Don't
permit your Christmas merriment TO
wind up in smoke and flame and
ashes and dependency.
It is far better that common sense
be used as a seasoning for Christmas
cheer than it is to have the spirit OF
the season made unsavory with bitter
tears of regret.
In every little Christmas tree can
die there is danger.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23
FERGUSON SHAKES
THE PLUM TREE
Hands Out List Of Principal Employees
TO Aid His Admins
tratlon.

Temple, Tex, Nov. Ex-Governor.
elect Ferguson late Saturday night
gave out for publication a partial list
OF appointees covering a majority Of
the most sought places within his gift
Executive office: Private secretary,
John l.. Wroe OF Houston; Secretary
Of State, John G. Mckay Of Bell Coun-
ty: Commissioner Of Insurance and
Banking, Charles NJ. Campbell, presi.
dent of the City National Bank Of
Temple; adjutant general, General
Henry Hutchings Of Austin; State
revenue agent, Z. B. House Of San
Saba County; State purchasing agent,
George Leavy Of Hunt County; game.
FISH any oyster commissioner, VIII W.
Wood OF Rockport; superintendent OF
buildings and rounds, Captain j. A.
Owens OF Galveston; board OF pardon
advisors, Senator w. P. Sebastian OF
Breckenridge and Judge William
Blakeslee of Austin; dairy and pure
food commissioner, Bog Hoffman Of
Denton; inspector OF masonry, w. r.
Hendrickson OF Runnels; State fire
commissioner, Wallace Inglish OF
Cooke County, who is a holdover, Is
acceptable to Mr.. Ferguson and will
be reappointed when his present term
expires: A. r. Andrews OF Terrell,
Kaufman County has been appointed
10 succeed the present retiring mem
Der OF the commission; State printer
W. J. Stephens. editor Of the Blum
Bulletin; tax commissioner, A. p
Bagby Jr. OF Hallettsyille: livestock
sanitary commission. Willis Johnosr
of San Angelo, Harvey Avery Of Anna
rillo and f. Cocanougher OF Denton
County. Mr.. Ferguson will recon-
mend to the board the appointment
OF Dave H. Cunningham OF Comaneht
as chief Inspector
c. B. Waters OF San Antonio, who
was very active for Mr.. Ferguson
was rendered a $1,000 position In on'
Of the departments.
John Mckay, next Secretary o.
State. announced the appointment o.
Lon Brooks of Arson as chief cleri
and p. H. Hargon Of &lano County as
his chief bookkeeper. He stated tina
he would announce his other appoint
ments within the next two or three
days.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE
Dixie tonight

Dixle tonight
Tom Peyton OF Benchley was in
the city today.
L. S. Williams was In the city today
from Coleview.
N. A. Gotham was a visitor TO the
city today from Harvey.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. VI. Darby visited
the city today from lola.
Mrs ]. b. Hines Is visiting rela
tives and friends in Houston.
Everything for your Thanksgiving
dinner at Hardy Newtons store.
Miss Edith Blatherwick OF Norman.
gee is a guest OF Mrs. w. S. Higgs.
The very best and freshest fruit
cake ingredients at Hardy Newton's.
Mrs. Tom Massey has returned
from an extended visit TO relatives in
league.
Mrs. Leila Evans and children have
returned from a visit 10 relatives In
Dallas.
Judge and Mrs. W. @. Tallaferro
spent the weekend with relatives in
Calvert.
Prof. and Mrs. J. F. McPheeters OF
College were among the visitors to
the city today.
Tom Long and sister. Miss Lille
were among the visitors TO the city
today from lola.
c. II. b. Graham and daughter. Miss
Whine Belle. OF Harvey were visitors
20 the city today.
Miss Abble Epstein has returned "a
her home in Calvert. after brief visit
10 Mrs. Dave Jolly.
Mrs. VIII Battle has returned from
n visit 10 her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
A. w. Royder OF WellbOrn.
Don't forget that package Of fresh
Crispettes made this morning. Fol
sale by all confectioners.
We specialize. Our specially Is fn'
cakes OF all kinds. We bake th'
superior fruit cake It's mighty good
Texas Bakery. Phone So
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23
TONIGHT.
Bought and Paid For" is a remarl

Bought and Paid For" is a remark
able play. There does not seem to
be a supernuous word in the dialogue.
No dragged in comic relief. The fun
Is human and real. The entire action
moves along in a direct and forcefuF
manner, the humorous portion being
as essential to the telling Of the Sc
rious part as are the strong climaxes
OF the drama. The utmost care has
been taken in the selection Of the cast
and the director has personally super
vised every detail pertaining to this
elaborate production.
War prices-50c, 75e and 81.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23
NEW PASTOR FOR BRYAN.

z. ]. jenkins received wire at 4
this. afternoon stating that Rev. c. T..
Tally had been assigned as pastor to
Bryan. Rev. Tally has been with
Southwestern University at George
town for the past two years. Rev.
Glenn Finn was assigned to Long
view. Rev. Shettles was continued
as presiding elder OF the NayasotG
district.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23
TO MOVE OLD JAIL CELLS.

Judge Maloney is making arrange
ments to move the iron cells Of the
old county Jail to the county farm, to
be used in keeping the county con
victs. The work of removing the
bricks of the building. which were
sold to ]. T. Lawler is about COM
pleted, and the cells will be moved
in the near future so the foundations
can be cleared away.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23

A good man has no time to waste
on a good fellow"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23
Whose Cow in Pound7

One brown Jersey COW taken up by
poundman several days ago; no mark
nor brand: left horn broken off, right
horn crooked in front Of head. viii
be sold in a few days and expenses
paid II not called for.
T. p. BOYETT, City Marshal
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23
A Thanksnlvlnn Dinner.

Fresh country eggs, turkeys, cram
berries, fresh oysters, shelled pecans,
almonds and all fruit cake ingredi.
ents. Hensarling Mercantile Co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-23
Attention, Masons.

Regular meeting of Brazos Union
Lodge No. 1923, A. F. and A. NJ, to-
night at 1880. A full attendance is
desired. c. NJ. BELL, w. NJ.
P. S. PARK, Sec.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-02
MANY HEAR TRIAL
 OF JESSE WHITLEY MISS BEATTY TELLS OF WRIT ING LETTER FAVORING
 SLAIN ApMIPER.

Des Arc, April 1.-People from all corners of Prairie county today thronged the Circuit Court room here to hear the evidence in the trial of Jesse Whitley, charged with murder in connection with the killing of Wesley Mum here January 2.
 Miss Bessie Beatty on the witness stand explained having written a let ter to Whitley in which she set forth that she no longer wished him to call upon her, and that she cared for Mum more than she did for Whitley It was shown that Whitley shot Mum only few minutes after reading the letter.
 Other witnesses. including Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Irwin, Mabel King and Smith Bethel, testified that they saw Whitley shoot Mum six times after the latter had pleaded for his life.
 Prosecuting Attorney J. B. Reed for the state is assisted by NJ. J. Man ming of Little Rock and George w. Clarke of Conway. The defense is represented by J. G. Thweatt of De- Vall's Bluff; F. E. Brown of Des Are. and w. l.. Leach of Lonoke.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-02

ty, on Black river. Capt. Tucker is said to have already refused an offer of 250,000 for this estate. Two other fine farms are in Clay county, near Corning. One contains 3840, and the other, 4472 acres. Near Furth post office in Lincoln county, is another fine offering of 4400 acres. J. H. Hand has offered one of the cheapest sites, 1898 acres in Marion county, near Yellville, for $107, ,000.
 When the state purchases this farm, and has it paid for, so there will be an annual profit, instead of convicts being an expense on the state, the commission will ask the legislature to make provision for dis tribution of the surplus earning among the families of the convicts.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-02
BRUNDIDCE SARCASTIC
 OVER WALLS STATEMENT
WANTS PHOTO OF BALLOT AFTER IT IS PURGED BY
 STATE CHAIRMAN.
(From the Searcy News.

4 reporter of the News called on Judge Brundidge this morning and when asked if he had seen the state ment of Judge A. J. Walls. chairman of the tSate Democratic Central Com mttee, which appeared in the Con- mereiai Appeal of Sunday, MT. Brun- didge said: Yes, I have read the statement made by Judge 4. J. Walls of lOnoke county, chairman of the State Democratic Central Committee and published in yesterdays Conner clal Appeal, in which he says that in the event of a contest in the pres ent senatorial race, he will certainly purge the returns or be in favor of throwing out any semblance of fraud ulent ballots This certainly ought to be gratifying news to all Demo- crats of the state. for most of them remember that less than a year ago when the nomination for governor was stolen from me, l was denied the privilege by the judge and others of making any investigation whatever, and l imagine that this investigation will depend largely upon who asks for 1t. But in any event, would like awfully well to have a photograph of the ballot after Judge Walls has it thus purged. The most important duty that confronts the Democracy of the state today is the selection of a new central committee, one that is not made by the machine or for the machine, nor in the interest of any particular candidate for office"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-02
10 SEE l48 SHE'S
 FOR CONVICT FARM COMMISSION 10 INSPECT
MANY TRACTS OFFERED STATE FOR NEW PENITENTIARY
 FARM.

Little Rock, April 2.-Facing the problem of personally inspecting each of the l4S farms offered for a convict farm for whites, the Arkansas Peni- tentiary Commission expects to make a start about the middle of April on its round. Gov. G. w. Hays, though he has no vote in affairs of the com mission, may make portion of the trip and look over the most promis- ing of the plantations offered. At torney General w. L. Moose has also been invited to make the trip, and like the governor, will visist few of the offerings.
 The last legislature made provis- ion for an additional farm for white convicts, abandoning the Lincoln county farm to the negro convicts The Lincoln county farm is as fine as could be bought, and it is very healthy location, but it is not thought advisable to work negroes and whites on the same farm. A hill country farm is wanted for the white convicts, and when it is secured, most of the white convicts will be transferred there, where they will be more than self sustaining.
 The commission has made three stipulations in advertising for the plantation-that the location be healthy one, that part of the land offered be already cleared, and that the farm contain at least 2000 acres. In spite of this, 148 farms were of fered in 25 counties of the state. AL ready the list has simplified itself as many of the offerings do not full fill the requirements. One of the most desirable plantations offered is Clover Bend, the magnificent country estate of Capt. F. W. Tucker of Lit tie Rock, located in Lawrence coun-