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The Tupelo journal., 1914-11-27
DOGS UTILIZED IN WARFARE
Once Actual Participants in Hostiil-
ties, as Well as Made Of Good
Use In Other Ways.

Dogs of war" is a phrase which
once meant a thing as real as the war
horse. Dogs have played their part in
battles and campaigns, and in the old
wars between England and Scotland
dogs were used by both combatants
for pursuing and killing fugitives after
a defeat. 1t is related that Wallace
and Bruce each had close escapes
from capture by English b~loodhounds.
Bruce is said to have thrown the Eng
fish dog off the scent by the now we'll
known expedient of wading up a
stream far enough to battle his pur-
suers. and Wallace evaded the hounds
by having to a trick more
or less common in those bloody times,
of killing a follower and leaving the
body in the dogs path for them to
come upon. The dogs finding a body
believed that their task was done and
discontinued the hunt.
In the history of the wars of the
middle ages one finds reference to the
use of big dogs against cavalry for the
purpose of throwing the horses into
confusion and not alone for causing
panic but casualties, for these fierce
canine partisans were clothed in coats
of mail studded with spikes and hav-
ing scythes fitted to their harness.
Instances are recorded where war
dogs with fire brands fastened to their
coats of mail have been set on an
enemy's camp with destructive re-
suits. Henry VIII must have found
dogs useful in military ways, because
in English history it is written that
he offered the use of 10000 auXiliaries
and 1000 war dogs to King Charles
V of Spain to aid that monarch in
his war with Francis l..
In the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
when the earl of Essex entered Ire
land for the purpose of suppressing in
%surrection there his army was &C.
companied by 100 bloodhounds.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-11-27
Hens Not Perfect.

A farmer living not far from Boston
was disappointed the other day when
Mrs. Blank, one of his regular cos
tuners, refused to buy any more eggs
from him.
"They are not satisfactory" she told
him. Some of the last lot were not
fit to use."
"But, Mrs. Blank" demonstrated the
old man, "a hen is bound to lay a bad
egg now and ag'in."
The Tupelo journal., 1914-11-27
Activities Of Women.

Nearly 400 women are engaged daily
in New York city in guarding the
health and safety Of the people.
Miss Madeline Ferrola, a murder
convict in Sing Sing prison, costs the
state of New York $500 a month.
Mrs. Alfred Graham of New York
recently drove her motorboat at the
rate of AZ miles an hour.
Over $4,000 signed the petition pre-
seDted to the Swedish parliament ask
ing enfranchisement for women.
Mrs. Schwester H. Arndt, the first
policewoman in Europe, has been in
the service at Stuttgart Germany, for
six years.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-11-27
copperhead Hits at LIGHT.

w. s. Bishop, a lone section patrol.
man ON the Penny's tracks in the Lew
fstown Narrows, was patrolling No. 4
track when a big copperhead struck
viciously at the reflector of his Ian
tern. He killed the venomous reptile
with a scrap-bolt. It's hide measures
AZ feet and is as thick around as an
ordinary mans arm.-Lewistown (Pa.)
Dispatch to Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-11-27
Smallest Republic Doesn't Fear War

9naIIGSC ntpuUTfC DUcSHt cdF WdI'
The Independent republic of San
Marine seems to be about the only
country in Europe that is not on edge
over the threat of an all-engulfng sea
Of war. San Marine has not ordered
Its army into the field. nor has it told
the reserves to make ready. The field
forces Of the republic have a strength
of 80 officers and $50 p~rivates, nearly
a full regiment. Perhaps San Marine
does not need to get excited. 1t has
kept it's independence through the
years, and it claims to be the Oldest
state in all Europe.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-11-27
Haven't the Time.

Truth, as some trustworthy old phi,
losopher once pointed out, is at the
bottom of a well and our candidates
are all so busy. what with speechmak-
ing and all. that they simply haven't
time to bother about going down and
getting her out.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-11-27
Garlic for Wasp Stings.

The inhabitants of French Switzer-
land and Savoy rub a crushed Glove OF
garlic upon a spot that has been stung
by a wasp or a bee. According to Pro-
lessor Mermoid Of Lausanne, this
makes the swelling 60 down and takes
away the pain.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-11-27

Furnished room hot and cold baths
$50 Jefferson.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
BID KING COTTON AOIEu.

A successful banker OF Balhnser'
writing 10 the secretary OF the Bryan
Commercial Club. says;
at is with interest we note thar
ouite recently several cars OF hogs
have been shipped in and readily DIS
posed of to our farmers. There Is no
animal that will give quicker or more
liberal returns than the hog. when
properly cared for. and. II given ne
opportunity. will convert much tha'
is now waste on our farms into com
mercial commodity.
Permit this information; A trlehu
Of ours, living in an adjoining COUNT
in August, 1913. invested $500 in forty
sows In September, 1914, he SOLO
forty porkers on foot at his farm toi
s7s5 leaving him with his original
herd of forty and $40 shoats and pigs
200 of which he expects to finish fol
market by January l. 1915. Does this
interest your II so. we have the chap
ter and verse,
"The farmer who will fence his
place to properly handle sheep anc
hogs can bid so-called king Cotton
adieu.'
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
OFFICERS QUALIFIED.

The following county officers quail
fed for their respective offices before
the commissioners court today;
Lamar Bethea, county attorney.
p. II. Arlington. constable OF pre-
cinot No. /.
T. W. Parker. county superintend-
ent of public instruction.
II. d. Wilson. constable OF precinct
No. s.
Monroe Edge. justice OF the peace
OF precinct No. 3.
J. sidney Smith. county tax asses
sor.
J. W. Barron. district clerk
W. !. McColloch. tax collector.
W. S. Higgs. county clerk.
The commissioners adjourned this
afternoon after a weeks session.
About Ave OF the county officers
who we're elected at the last election
have not yet qualified.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
With Mrs. TaIiaferro-

No social affair OF the season has
been more thoroughly enjoyed than
the meeting of L. S. Ross Chapter,
United Daughters of the Confederacy,
on Friday afternoon at the home of
the president, Mrs. ". G. Taliaferro.
The meeting was one of enthusiastic
interest for many reasons. A splen-
did report of the recent State conven-
ton of the United Daughters Of the
Confederacy at FL Paso was brought
to the chapter on this occasion by
their capable and beloved president,
Mrs. Taliaferro, who took an active
part in the important legislation of
the convention and also received
many beautiful social courtesies and
honors while in the Gate City.
The formal presentation of the
Barrett cup, won this year by L. S.
Ross Chapter, was another interesting
feature of the hour This beautiful
silver loving cup comes from the his
torical department of the Texas di'
vision of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy as reward of merit for
the excellent historical work done by
/ the Bryan Chapter during the past
year, and is indeed beautifully signi
flcant of patriotism, loyalty and devo
ton to the cause of Confederate his
tory.
Around the punch bowl these loya
daughters of the South gave many
toasts in honor of the victory thus
won, and sang with tuneful sweet
ness the old time melodies of '61 t
'65, and as the newly won cup was
passed, each loyal member was fillet
with a renewed determination fo
work in the noble cause and remind
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied Will
Thedford's Black Draught.

McDuff, Val suffered for several
years." says Mrs. B. Whitaker, oil
This place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me to try
Thedford's Black-Draught, which | did,
and found Il 10 be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
| keep Black Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for dose, aud Il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell Of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black-Draught.p
Thedford's Black Draught Is purely
vegetable, and has been found 10 regu-
late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
lieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
than 10 years, and has benefited more
than a million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Draught. Price only 25c. Geta
package to-day. N. c. ia
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
FERTILIZERS ON BLACK LANDS.
Or. Traps Of the A. & N. College Gives
Out Valuable information.

Out Valuable information.
The following answer was given to
an inquiry as to the use Of cottonseed
meal as a fertilizer on black waxy
land In North Texas by C. S. Traps,
State chemist and chemist to the
Texas experiment station at the Agrl.
cultural and Mechanical College OF
Texas:
The land referred to in your letter
of October 49, namely. the black
waxy land, according TO our expert.
enee, needs crop rotation and manure
to furnish vegetable matter more than
II does fertilizer would suggest,
therefore. that the first thing to do
Is to adopt a rotation of crops in
which clover, peas, peanuts or some
other legume will be grown, and
either grazed of or turned under. or
made Into manure and the manure
carefully saved and returned to the
soil. This is the first necessity of
this kind Of soil. and until suitable
rotation is adopted. so that the soil is
well provided with vegetable matter,
fertilizers, as a rule. have little effect.
or course, there are exceptions to
this rule. and sometimes the fer.
tIlizers are effective on this kind OF
hind; but ! consider their use as ex.
perimental aud not certain to give
results as is the case on many other
Texas soils. After the soil has been
improved in physical condition and
well supplied with vegetable matter
by means Of the rotation and manure.
suggested above. the fertilizers often
become effective, and II is advisable
TO apply a mixture of acid phosphate
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
Luncheon to Wedding Party

Luncheon to Wedding Party
Last Tuesday afternoon late. fol-
lowing the rehearsal az the Methodist
Church of the Raysor.Wignall we'd
ding party, the bride and groom elect,
the entire wedding party, relatives
and out of town guests were entertain
ed by the prospective brides parents,
DR.. and Mrs. P, NJ Raysor at beau
tlfully appointed buffet supper. This
home was exquisitely decorated and
was florally beautiful, quantities Of
lovely roses being arranged In profu'
sion in the hall and sitting room. The
dining room table covered with a
handsome damask cloth done in cut
work and French embroidery, held in
the middle an elaborate candelabra
made of marble silver and crystal
This is an heirloom first belonging to
Mrs. Raysor's grandfather. At either
end OF the table were crystal candle
sticks, all holding onshaded tapers
which threw a mellow light over the
assemblage of guests. White chrysan
themums with ferns further enhanced
the beauty of the appointments. A de
delicious supper served in buffet styl,
was enjoyed, a delightful informally
marking the OCCASION
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
3 - !; j -

personality has made her a general
favorite not only in her home town,
but In other cities. She has a liberal
education, Is beautiful, accomplished
and gracious and Is possessed of a
personality characterized by much
sincerity and sweetness.
The groom Is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Wlgnall OF Port Arthur
is splendid young man OF sterling
worth. and Is prominent In the com
mercial and social interests OF his
homo city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14

ed again OF the blood bought history
they labor to perpetuate.
The program was given In the fol-
lowing order, Mrs w, 8. Wilson, the
newly elected chapter historian, pre-
siding:
Quartet, "Old Folks at Home
NIesdames Davis, Howell. Adams and
Wilson
Report OF the III Paso convention
Mrs. W. @. Tallaferro
Quartet. "Ben Bolt"
Toast "our Chapter President
Mrs. NJ. w. Sims
Toast, "our chapter"-Mrs. w. b.
Cline.
Formal presentation OF the Barrett
loving cup to /. s. Ross Chapter
Mrs. Albert Buchanan.
The program ended, the ladies sing
ing in concert the soul thrilling
strains OF "Dixle, Dixieland.' march
ed to the beautifully appointed dining
room where from an artisilcally ar
ranged tea table delicious sandwiches,
hot tea and chocolate were served.
During the social hour around the
tea table. Mrs. Webb Howell and Mrs,
w. s. Wilson each proposed in beau
timl words Of friendship toast In
honor OF one OF the daughters pres
ent who was a charter member OF
the chapter and whose birthday came
on that day. Friday. November IL.
An enjoyable afternoon was thus
concluded and Mrs. Taliaferro was
many times assured OF the pleasure
she had Afforded her guests.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
sreakfas, for srIds-eleet-

A beautifully appointed breakfast,
speaking perfection In all detail Of
Arrangement. was given Tuesday
morning at II o'clock by Misses Mary
McInnls and Irene Board at the hand.
some Mclnnis home. The occasion
was a pre.nuptial compliment extend.
ed to Miss Adele Raysor prior to her
marriage on Wednesday This cour-
tesy was one OF the artistic successes
Of the season and OF decided interest
from a social standpoint and express.
ed the warm and loyal friendship the
hostesses bear toward the honoree OF
the hour. The floral adornment Of
the reception suite was In charming
taste. American beauty roses en-.
HANGED the attractlveness OF the II.
brary and hall. while elsewhere about
the room ferns we're in charming evil
dence. The pretty tints OF the dining
room appointments reflected perfect
ly the harmony Of floral adornment.
A handsome crochet luncheon set was
utilized in spreading the table, and
large brass basket filled with yellow
ohrysanthemums placed on a reflector
wreathed in ferns formed the central
ornamentation. Adding 20 the ef.
feotiveness of the arrangement was
smaller brass basket filled with
chrysanthemums OF the same hue,
which was suspended abo,e the cen
terpiece from the thandelIer by
s;reamers OF yellow maline. Brass
candlesticks tied with maline bows
held unshaded tapers of the same
shade. the light from these giving a
delicate charm to the surroundings
The brides chair was ornamented
with an immense white satin ribbon
bow, which was used as a decorative
feature Of a luncheon given in this
home in honor OF Miss Ray Conway
prior to her marriage. This ribbon
bow is to be used from time to time
for the girls who we're present at
Miss Conway's luncheon. each one Ia
inscribe her name on the streamer
when she became a bride. and the
one who marries last is 10 become
the proud possessor of the keepsake
The place cards we're handpainted
and featured bridesmaid with vel
low chrysanthemum attached with a
yellow bow. The plate favors proved
unique, being small individual wed
ding cakes, and as they we're cut for.
tunes were revealed by the emblems
contained therein. The menu featured
the color motif, and was a fitting cul
minatlon of the charming decorative
scheme. The tempting four courses
were served with handsome service
OF china and silver. Covers were lait
for the prospective bride, Miss Adele
Raysor, Miss Caldwell OF Navasota
Mrs. Elmer Russell of Natador, Mrs
VIII Stiller of Estaraniza, Miss Pau
line Yates OF Longview, Miss Saral
Allen. Miss Corinne James, Miss Iren,
Board, Miss Mary Mclnnis.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14

WANTED-Farm and ranch land, for
colonization purposes. No tract too
large or too small. II you want to
sell your property at your own price,
on your own terms, without payment
or commission, write European Nh.
tual Colonization Co.. Ltd. 63S Kress
Bldg. Houston. Texas. for listing
blanks and full information.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14

Whoever is born of God does MOI
commit sin; and he cannot sin. be
cause he is born Of God.-I John S.9.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14

Bessie Thornhill. Dr. and Mrs. Lang.
horne and Mr.. Dan Matthews. all OF
chappell nm and Mr. George wlgnall
of Port Arthur.
Miss Eron Dies. after a pleasant
visit TO her uncle and aunt. DR. and
Mrs. W. b. Cline. has gone on visit
to relatives In Beaumont.
Mrs. W. c. Davis has invited the
members OF the Embroidery Club to
be her guests next Tuesday afternoon
at o'clock.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
Misses Bate Entertain Bachelor Girls

Misses batte Entertain baehelor Girls
Club.
Misses Lucille and Louise Bate very
pleasantly entertained the Bachelor
Girls Club on Thursday afternoon,
the inclement weather being forgotten
in the coy home adorned with vases
and bowls of cut iuowers by the mem.
bers who braved the rainy weather to
attend. Many beautiful pieces of fan
cy work were In evidence. and deft
needles flew while their owners in.
dulged in pleasant chat. The meeting
was thoroughly informal and for that
very reason thoroughly delightful. A
salad course with hot coffee was
served at the close of the afternoon
the girls dispensing to convene with
Miss Margaret Zuber next Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
Notes and Personals

The out of town guests who attend
ed the Raysor-Wignall nuptials were
Mrs. viii Stiller of Estaranza, Mrs.
e. f. Thornhill, Mr.. Will Raysor, Miss
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14

The milo head chops, therefore,
have a better composition and prob
ably have more feeding value than the
ear corn chops in shucks. will say
further that you are liable TO get ear
corn chops in shuck containing much
more water than the average given
especially at this time OF year when
the corn has not been dried out thor
oughly. On the other hand. the milo
dries out much better. The milo
ought to be chopped up before 1t Is
fed. however, as the seed are small
and hard and difficult to masticate-
They are liable to escape mastiea'ion
and to pass through undises'ed' and
YOU know this is the case with whole
corn also to a certain extent.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
Bridge Luncheon

bFiuuc LunSncoh-
Few brldes.to.be have had more
strlklngly revealed the love ever
abiding in the hearts OF her girlhood
friends than has Miss Adele Raysor
by the many social courtesles extend
ed TO her by friends eager to give
expression to their good wishes for
her approaching marriage. Among
the number Of delightful pre-nuptlal
affairs arranged was the bridge lunch
con on Monday afternoon, when at
the home OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. II. Allen. Miss Sarah Allen, honor.
ing with the charming bride the man
OF her choice and their mutual friends
composing the bridal party, entertain
ed with her Characteristic grace and
charm. The reception suite OF the
Allen home was especially pleasing
with its decorations in red, the chrys'
anthemum having been chosen to add
its beauty to the artistic surroundings
In this attractive setting we're placed
the tables. each radiant with fairy
lamps and from which. after several
spirited games Of bridge. was served
the dainty fye-course luncheon. Mrs
j. X. Harrington. in her gracious
manner. gave a toast to Our Bride,
while Miss Allie Conway gave a prct
ty toast to the Next Bride" who BY
the fortunes OF the burning candles
the fates determined should be n,
maid OF honor, Miss Geraldine Cald
well.
The menu consisted Of:
Cherry Cocktail
Cream Chicken en- Patties.
Peas. Saratoga Chips.
Olives. Sailed Nuts.
Celery Salad In Apple Cups.
Apricot Ice. Cake.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

"why are banquets so much in
favor among public men
"They give a person two chances.
II you don't like the talk you can eat,
and II you don't like the food you can
listen. Washington Star.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14
FOR RENT
WANTED

wANTED-Board and room in pd.
vate family by young man Of good
habits. References. Address A. B..
care Eagle office.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14

Mame-My steady blew me of ter
supper at a regular RESTRAINT last night
Mag-say. they tell me he's real
refined.
Name - OATS what When he
poured is coffee out in is saucer ter
cool he didn't blow II like some guys
would, but list famed It wild is
Panama. -Mancheste Union.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-11-14


and cottonseed meal to the crops.
II your friend wishes 20 do 80. he
might try on his cotton and corn a
mixture OF equal parts OF acid phos-
phate and cottonseed meal at the rate
of 200 pounds per acre.
In answer TO an inquiry concern
Ing the chemical composition and
relative feeding value OF milo head
chops and corn, cob and shucks
chopped together, @. S. Traps, chem
list to the Texas experiment station
at the Agricultural and Mechanical
College OF Texas, replies as follows:
The composition of milo head chops
is given in bulletin i54 Of the Texas
experiment station, copy of which
may be secured from the director OF
the experiment station. We have
made a few analyses of corn. cob and
shuck altogether with the following
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-02

Naomi comprehended the situation.
A bright dream of love-for she was
engaged to honest, Woodworking Alb
ner Gale-had been drifting through
her mind when the interruption had
come. But her vision of domestic
bliss had seemed very far away. Since
the great lawsuit the Burtons had
been brought very low financially.
She could not leave the old folks to
struggle on alone. She was too proud
to have her lover care for them. So
the wedding had been postponed in
definitely.
Naomi waited until she was sure
that the constables were returned to
the town. Then she ran the boat
nearer to the home farm. She took
Jackie with her, housed him in the
barn, fed him and attended to his
slight wound At dusk she stole from
the house and by secluded paths
started for the home where Mr.
Marsh lived.
At supper time, when the men folks
had come home, the rage and misery
of old Marsh was discussed. There
was a vengeful satisfaction in the
community that ''the old reprobate'
had got his desserts. Gentle, humane,
although he had wronged them, Ma
omi. pictured his sordid misery and
loneliness and resolved to restore to
him his only friend.
Come in" spoke gruff voice as
Naomi knocked at the door.
She stood aside smiling through
her tears as Jackie sprank upon his
master The beautiful affection of
the dog, the almost insane delight of
Marsh, were touching in the extreme.
Finally Marsh eyed her keenly.
you are Robert Barton's daugh-
ter?" he said.
"Yes."
Tell me about the dog"
Naomi did so. Her auditor listened
Ill L.