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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-08
What MIr-a-eo Did For Me.


The Mir-a.co Company.
Bryan. Texas.
Gentlemen.
After returning from Marlin where
had apparently received no benefit and
having been down with rheumatism
for three months I began taking
Mlr-a-co. When | had taken two bot.
ties / was able 10 do my work and am
now apparently well and feeling good.
J. o. Tucker.
Bryan. Texas
The Mir.a-co Company.
Brayan. Texas.
Gentleme:
had the circulating water from the
overflow pipe OF gasoline engine to
boil over on my hand. | applied
Mir-a-co and this is TO certify that my
hand did not blister or form sore.
I attribute II TO the healing qualities
OF Mir-a-co.
Jno. C. Wick.
Bryan. Texas.
Did Good Work In Louisiana.
The Mir-a-co Company.
Brayan. Texas.
Gentleme:
On September 4th. 1918 you sent me
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-14
Awkward.

Fathers who will persist In taking
their sons to the Office must perforce
be fully prepared to take the conse-
quences. The other dsy Jones returned
from business with an ugly scratch on
his face, and his youngest son by his
side
John" exclaimed Mrs. Jones, as
soon as they were inside, where did
you get that fearful scratch?"
I'VE have been opening lot OF
cases, my dear. and that was done by
a nasty French nail"
"Yes, ma" piped small voice and
Jones wished himself dead 81 saw
her scratch him; it was that French
typewriter girl"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-14

Lets 60 In and look around" she
suggested. But not as an engaged
couple"
Homer took the key to the front
door from the mat in front Of the door
aid opened the door. They stepped in.
The house was already furnished and
SO charmingly furnished that at the
first glance Amy fell in love with the
home. 1t was ideal she felt. 1t was
the most enhancing spot in the world
in which to begin married life.
See here" said Homer to her soft.
ly. III you stand just here in the hall
way you can see long distance down
the road. so you can watch for me here
at night. And I'll know you're watch.
ing and if I'm tired it will give me new
strength and hasten my steps"
Amy sighed. She was on the point
of accepting but she was not yet quite
sure that Homer was really the right
man-that he was really home loving
man.
All through the house Homer point.
ed out the things that were designed
particularly to give woman pleasure
When they had completed their inspec'
tion. Amy sighed
IT'S simply adorable" she cried
We'll come again tomorrow"
The next day when they again ap.
preached the house Amy saw young
couple walk up the path toward the
door. Fear struck her to the heart
What If this couple should find that
peculiar message from that eccentric
bachelor and take the house from
them? In that instant her mind was
made up. She turned quickly to
Homer.
Hurry, hurry" she cried. There's
another couple going up there and they
may take the house from us"
Homer stopped the machine. He
turned to her with the light Of hope
shining in his eyes.
House with me as-as my fancee?" he
asked
"Oh, yes, yes, yes" answered Amy
81 know you're the right man now Yes
terday when you showed yourself sc
familiar with the house | became sus
picious. Last night when we got home
| called up the agent and found that
you not only own Little Lonesome
House but that you designed it al
yourself and fitted it all up so lovely
and cozy and comfortable No mar
who is not really home lover coult
have done that, SO know you're the
right man."
llomer's face became suffused will
the light Of great JOY, Amy turned
/ hel face away, awed at the light in hi
! eyes,
I'm mighty. mighty glad Of that.
said Homer.
Suddenly Arr found voice again
But hurry, hurry" she cried. "Tha
other couple may find that letter AM
then you'll have to give the house t.
them"
Homer simply smiled.
lat note was. for your eyes, dear.
he replied. II wrote It to arouse you
interest in the house-to hitch u
your home loving instinct with tn
thought Of marrying me. So naturall
wasn't going to take any chance
with anyone else finding 1t 80 | too
It out of the box last night before W
left Here it is
And he pulled the note out Of hi
pocket.
Copyright. 1915 by the Mcclure New:
paper Syndicate)
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-14
All Right for the Doctor.

Sorry, Brown" said the doctor, aft
er the examination. You're in a very
serious condition. I'm afraid I'll have
to operate on you"
"Operate," gasped Brown. why, |
haven't any money for operations. I'm
only poor workingman"
You're insured, are you not?"
"Yes. but don't get that until after
I'm dead
"Oh, thatll be all right" said the
doctor consolingly.-Lippincott's.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-14
PROVED ABILITY IN ONE LINE
Salesman May Not Have Been Able
to Speak French, But as for the
Other QuaIific ationl

The dry goods magnate was bonn.
harding the applicant with the usual
questions:
Are you teetotal?"
"Yes."
Speak French?"
YES"
Good salesman"
"Yes."
"Stock-keeper?"
"Yes."
Can you tell good lie?"
"Oh, yes"
We'll. I'll give you a start"
The young man got on famously for
a few weeks, until one fine morning a
Partisan damsel approached him and
sweetly stated her requirements In the
native tongue The poog Young man
was fabbergasted. not ,omnrehend.np
a single word
Five minutes later he was facing his
indignant employer
This is scandalous, sir whom
employed you did YOU tell me YOU
could speak French"
True" mildly replied the culprit
but did not you ask me If ! could tell
a good lie?"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-14
Eerything
IN BUILDERS
ardWare

Ii is most important to select
he best hardware for that new
home or building.
That brings lou here, for We
make a point Of carrying moth
Ing but the best build>r's hard
ware that adds not only to the
auty of a building, but 10 its
selling value as well.
The sash and door locks,
hinges, etc., are a very small
part Of a building, but will re-
pay mary times for the cost
Rnd trouble of proper selection.
We are prepared 10 name
Interesting prices on tire COM
plete hardware for any style of
building from the humble COT
age to the largest office build
ing.
Yes, Sir! We also sell the
best building tools--all moder-
Rlely priced.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-14

waist belt, was carried out in green,
black and white plaid tafIeta silk
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-09

his cousin to the railroad depot. Earl
swung along the country road calcu-
lating he had just time to reach the
station for the last train of the day.
AS he made turn in the road he was
hailed loudly.
A well-dressed young man sat
helplessly surveying a stalled auto
mobile. One wheel was stuck in a
rut. He presented a picture of fran
tic anxiety and nervous worry.
"See here" he called out, come
this way, won't you? My machine
has gone dead, Pm in a rut and l
don't know what to do"
why, get out and fix it, advised
Earl, little nettled at the uselessness
exhibited by the owner of the auto.
81 can't. l don't know how" al
most walled the young man. I'm
an invahd-nervous wreck! Doctor
says 1 must be careful. Please help
me out, that's good fellow" -.
Earl glanced at his watch. He had
no time to waste. A thought of Mary
spurred him on. Common sympathy
urged him to act the humanitarian.
He set at work on the machine. At
the end of one-haIf an hour he had it
in right trim.
I've got to catch a train" he said.
81 suppose you'll take me to the sta
tion?"
yes, but I'm too nervous to run
the auto myself" declared his new
acquaintance, so Earl took the wheel.
He sprinted, but they arrived at the
depot just in time to see the train dis
appearing around a bend. He ex-
planned his predicament to his com
panion, and none too pleasantly, for
his mind had been set on reaching
home that evening.
'Tm dreadfully sorry that I've
caused you all this trouble" remark
L,,,.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-09

4
ends automobiling for me! If you :
will consent to drive me as far as
Corydon, you can get train there to
Durham early this evening and I'll be !
glad to settle for your trouble"
Never mind that end Of it, saidd
Earl, and spirited up at the thought
of seeing Mary that evening after all. Z
During the next hour Earl learned
that his companion was a whimsical
young man of wealth, who fancied
himself an invalid. The brusque, free1
energy of Earl made his acquaintance
quite comfortable. He reused out of
his timidity about dusk.
"Tn relieve you at the wheel" he
observed. wish had your splendid
physique and nerve, my friend, " and
he spurted up the machine, quite
pleased at gaining courage from the
proximity of Earl
Just at dusk they went whizzing
by farm house. Earl had turned
on the refectors and Short, quite
reused up with his valiant efforts at
the wheel, was putting on the speed
when he suddenly drew back with a
positive scream.
Great heavensr" he gasped-'1
have killed somebody"
Only a flashing glance Earl had Of
PROSTATE figure in the middle of
the road. Then the swift machine
passed over it. There was an unearth-
" yell. EarPs flesh crept. Short had
dropped away from the wheel and sat-
huddIed back in the seat, his hands
over his eyes and chattering madly
in an excess of wild terror. -I
If Earl had not seized the wheel
Just in the nick of time, the machine
would have gone over the side Of the
road to sure destruction.
BE a man. he adjured his frantic
companion and ran back the road.
He returned almost instantly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
PHOTOGRAPHS DESIGNED
TO PREVENT FRAUD

Washington. July 4.-Thc Civil Ser
Vice Commission is to establish Il
gallery OF photographs Of all persons
who take the examination for entrance
into tho civil service. The order to
this effect has just been issued. and its
purpose is to prevent fraud upon tho
board In connection with examinations
upon which entrance to tho Federal
service is based.
Careful inquiry b. the Civil Ser
vice Commission has disclosed the fact
that the practice Of professional ex-
animation takers" has been growing
and that a large number of appli-
cnnts have obtained appointment be
cause OF the excellent ratings oblained
ny the employment o. srba
While the commission has no means
OF discovering those now I'm the ser
vice who have prohted by this fraud
ihc discovery has led to the establish
,ncht OF regulations that will make il
inpossiDlc In the future.
me announcement for hte fan cA-
ihihations contained tho statement
thht an persons taking the cAamina
tioh either here In WASHINGTON. or
elsewhere. at the time Of the Hing Of
their applications must deposit win
the Examiner In charge Il photorraph
OF himself or herself. TIntypes viii
not h. accepted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
WASHED OVERHEARD
WHILE ON FISHING TRIP
George Scnrrctt Loses Ills Life nj
WriEhfs'fllc Bench-Othcrs Un,c
Narrow Escape.
Especial TO The Times Dispatch.

Especial To The Times Dispatch
Wilmington. y. e.. July A-,;eorrs
Scarrett. aged forty years. stercotvpcr
on the Atlanta Constitution. was
drowned and three others had a narrow
escape at Moore's Inlet. Wrightsyillc
Beach. this morning at !? o'clock. when.
coming from a fishing trip outside.
their motor boat ran into heavy sea.
Mr. Scarrett was sitting In the stern
and WAS dashed overheard by Il rr,a,
wave. \ moment later. and before the
boat could lie got back 10 the mid OF
Mr Scarrett. another large wave struck
II hroadside. swapping the engine and
stopping il. Another wave swerycd
the boat with such force that the other
three occupants were thrown into the
water They were Abner Wooten.
brother or Rev. j. &. Wootcn, OF Ra
leigh. Captain Arthur Butts. OF Char
!otte. and J =. Herring. of Whining
ton
Nj Herring had the fortune To seize
lifc nreserver. hut the others did not
have time. and they chung TO the boat
until assistance came about an hour
later
Mr Scarrctt had been with the CON
stitution for many years lie arrived
at the beach yesterday with his wife
from Newark. y. j. where he had at
tended the national convention OF
stereoiypcrs. arl was OH his way home
Mrs Scarrett left this afternoon for At
lanta. The body. If recovered, will be
taken 10 that place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
ARMY'S FLYING CORPS
WILL BE DEVELOPED

Washington, July i.-Haying for
years been handicapped hy Congress
in their efforts TO keep abreast OF
areonautics in the armies of the
world. officials Of the War Department,
at last obtaining Il suitable appropria-
ton. have arranged important plans
for developing the army acronautic
corps. With an appropriation Of $3.50
600 for acronautics available July
BriGadicr General j. J.. Scriven. chief
signal officer. with the aid OF Lieu
tenant Colonel Samuel Rcber, assis-
tant chief. has drawn up plans for a
general competition among American
inventors and builders Of acroplan es
Purse for builders.
y purse Of 100000 is announced. to
he distributed among the builders Of
the three best machines, each Of a dis
tinctive type. For the machine of first
merit $4,000 will he paid, for the see
ond $1,000 and for the third IS, OOO.
The remainder Of the approximation
will lie spent in buying Il score of other
aeroplancs OF the most desirable types,
ut regular prices.
II Is estimated that additional ma :
chimes can be bought for $1,000 or
5000 each. or possibly arrangements
can bc made so that the army can OBJ
tain the exclusive right of building
its own machines.
nv competition VIII ne conducted by
Lieutenant oloncl Rcber 1T the army
aviation school at San Diego. Cal, from
October - to November l.
Sumo of requirements.
Only biplancs will be accountable
The engine must bc placed In front
and the machine must carry two pas
senScrs. pilot and observer II must
be strong and durable throughout. but
rs light as possible TO be consistent
win all other requirements. 1t must
not only ascend from level ground
but from a rough roadway and Il brok-
en- field. landing on the same kind of
surface. Handling Of the machine in
restricted space, quickness OF assem-
bling and knocking down and adap-
liability for both Held and railway
transportation will be considered.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
CHASE CITY ORATOR
IS SPEAKER CLARK
He Opens Chautauqua Mt Mccklen-
burg Town, Making Address
to 800 People.
CALAMITY nowLERs
Decries the Muckrakers, Who Seek
to Have Ono Believe That World
Is Growing Worsc-Many Celebra-
tions Throughout State.
Especial TO The Times. Dispatch. |


Chase City. Va. July 4.--In the pres
ence OF "a large Fourth OF July crowd
rariously estimated at from 1000 to
l.5oo people. the Chautauqua formally
opened this afternoon. Conditions
could not have been more favorable
for AN ideal opening. In few we'll
chosen words J. s Hutchinson well
comod the Chautauqua Association to
Chase City. to which Miss Da.nell. on
behalf OF tho Chautauqua replied
Mayor w. H. JcfIrics, in u short ad-
dress, welcomed the visitors on be-
half OF the town and introduced j u
Lewis, who in turn introduced Cle,mn
Ciark. speaker OF the occasion TAX
!nE for his subject the growth Of the
United states as Il world power Champ
Clark held the large audience spell
bound for a little more than an hour.
except Tor occasional outbursts of APP
piaus" The speaker paid his respects
IN no uncertain terms To the calamity
howiers, the muckrakcrs and pessi
mlsts. as ne termed them. who would
try TO make one believe the world is
growing worse, using example after
example. lie showed how tho oppo-
ste was true. At the conclusion Of
his address Speaker Clark left on tho
northhound train for Farmvilic. where
ne spoke tonight. On his arrival at
chase city he was met by about 100
OF the foremost citizens, and an auto
mobile parade was held In his honor.
During the day he WAS entertained by
q committee from the Chamber OF
Commerce at tho Little Mecklenburr
Hotel. The local committee which
worked so hard TO secure the Chnu-
tauqua is highly gratifed at the open
ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
RICHIE ACCEPTS OFFER TO
MEET SMILEY CORBETT


Especial Cable 10 The Times Dispatch.
ErishioI Eng. July Until ! saw
was Willing only 10 take the short end
az the absurd odds OF To s and bet
that the champion would win TUESDAY.
But now Ain going back 10 London 10
allow the Welsh enthusiast (, and per
laps to ], that litchi. viii not knoc,,
Welsh out, have followed the Amer
lean boy III all hIh nights, and believe
~ never was 50 good as right now.
The fact that he is The champion. and
The tttle : in The balance VIII not AT
feet his style Of nghtine iii the least
)iis sole intention Is to 20 IN and night
70 win IN the shortest possible lime.
lie nas the necessary wailop IL either
hand and asks only one opening from
" slsh to bring the contest TO an END.
Wien told Ki,chie TO-DAY that
Smiley corhett had eabled the London
Office ot The Times Dispatch chai-
longing. tho winner in behalf of Charlie
White. hc htan"a, and satd:
Certainly IN take him on II | beat
ten rounds after he had mo nearly out
IN the first and both eyes swollen 50
could barely sec, lie never can beat
Ritchie's STARRING exhibition this al
ternoon with Willie Farrell was inarrec
by an unfortunate accident. In tho
SECOND round Farrell missed a straight
Jeff ana loprled against Richie. their
foreheads coming together with q loud
crack Farrell suffered 4 bad cut lief;
eyeid: while lutchi" sustained simi-
lar injury on the right side of his fore
iiean. After the champion had plaster
ed the cut he continued his workout
:, kitehie intends TO fight his battle
Tuesday aionu his usual lines OF being
willing 10 take 2 punch IN order to
land one ! asked him how far 10
tMolght The heht WOULD go. and he 70.
II hope 10 be able 10 knock Freddie
out before The fifteenth. III amy event.
IN 90 my best and IL Freddie beats
me 10 1T. i'll have no excuses"
\ nave enough of bpl1 n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
Hoiins iins Community Picnic.
ISpeCial 10 Thc 'cinrS- Disnntnl 1

Hollins. Va, July 4-Thc Hollins
heis hoorhood enjoyed to-day its sec
ohd rourth OF July community picnic
IL WAS held at the Enon Baptist Church
Inc speaking WAS in the church. md
the games and basket dinner under the
spreading oaks. Joseph y. Turner pre-
SIDED. ana the address of welcome was
nade oN the pastor Of the church. Rev
'eorSe hraxton Taylor. The speakers
OF the day were Rev. Robert Nelson
Biacksburg; Professor Robert ]. David
son. Blacksburg; L. w. Hill Depart
ment of Agriculture, Washington. and
Alfred Raut. The crowd was large
many parts OF the county and Roanoke
city being represented
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
NAVY WINS EVENTS.
Long Program Of Athletic sports ON
Mexican SOIL.

Vera Cruz, Mexico. July 4.-Thc Unit
ca states Navy Nanquished the army
and Marine Corps to-day in n long pro
gram OF athletic sports, which marked
their celebration Of the Fourth OF July
on Mexican soil
During the Roman race OF the cav
AIRY. native woman became panic
stricken and was urahle To move aIs
the galiopinc horses approached hcr.
The driver forced his horses apart. and
the animals passed on each side az the
woman with the rider str:.ddling across
the space between the saddles The
woman was untouched. and thousands
OF soldiers and sailors. looking OH at
the daring feat, chccrcd the rider.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
JAILED AFTER THIRD
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
Especial 10 The Times Dispatch,

LSnchburg. Va. July i2Iusisting
that he wants To die and has nothing
To live for. David NJ. Iiokc, aged forty
SIX. formerly wealthy real estate
man Of Grecnville, :. a.. Was removed
this afternoon from II hospital TO tho
City Jail. following Il third attcmpt to
commit suicide To is said 10 have
swallowed scventN-nvc grains of NOR
phin" on Thursday. while al the Viz
Ginian Hotel being discovered in his
room on Friday evening and taken
to II hospital for treatment lie at
tackled nurse there with II pocket
knife and later slashcd his throat.
Yesterday afternoon lie smashed the
incandescent bulbs in his room, al
the hospital and cut both wrists with
the glass.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
Quiet CCIcI,rufIou

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Wythevillc. Va, July 4.-Thc Fourth
was very quiet day In wytheviIle
ana was observed by general cess; :
ton OF all business The Methodist
church gave "a large and delightful
picnic to the Sunday school at stones
Mill. and the colured people had vari-
Gus ainuscments at the fair grounds
Many persons awaited themselves of the
monday for country outing, leaving
the town more quiet than on Sundays
me greater portion of the citizens
seemed TO enjoy the rest OF the pleos
amt day after the severe drought and
hot weather.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
I.lrrnN Celebrates

TSpccinI % The Times Disputch-
Luray Va. July i.-ThousanJs of
people attended the Fourth OF july
events in Luray. Special trains were
run over the Norfolk and Western
railway TO accommodate the crowds.
DIVISIONS OF the local tire department.
competed for prizes. division No .
covering the l50-yard dash i'm twenty
eight seconds. Other events were
racing. sack racing. exhibition of
dratt and driving teams and parade
OF IRE companies, BOY Scouts and
".eo'"'c" automobiles representing
buraS anu rage County Industries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
PETERSBURG
DAY MORE GENERALLY
OBSERVED THAN IN YEARS
Stores md Plants Close ind Hundred,
Take Advantage of
Ifoliuny
[ Special to The Times-Dianatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Petersburg. Va, July 1.-THE "Glo!
rious Fourth" was moro generally OBJ
served to-day In this city than has
the stores and all OF tho manufactur
Ing plants have been closed. and tho
employees are enjoying themselves An
excursion to Virginia Beach carried
down several hundred, and picnic par
ties to the adjacent counties were nu-
merous. The Bohemians of Prince
George and Dinwiddie counties celc-
brated with big dances at their halls
In the two counties.
Cut I'm Arm.
Price PEBBLES, white. was cut twice
in the right arm last night while at
tempting to separate two negroes who
were lighting on the steamer Apo
InattoN. which runs from Richmond to
Petersburg. Tho wounds are painful
ones. No arrests have been made, as
the cutting, il Is claimed. was acct
dental and was done outside the city
limits.
Hricfs md PERSONALS
II. +. Munt was elected president
and NJ. w. Pync secretary of tho board
OF oNcrsccrs of poor at the meeting
held Friday night.
The remains OF Charles Barton Rich
ards. son OF Rev. Charles y. Richards
of Newport News. were brought to this
city to-day and buried in Rlandford
Cemetery.
Mrs. G. L. Smith OF Brooklyn. y y.
IS visiting her brother. NJ. a. Finn, on
Sycamore Street.
There was no session or tho Police
Court thlS morning. Ono or two minor
arrests were made last night. but the
cases Will not be called for trial until
Monday.
Thomas Rcnshaw. who had several
ribs broltcn on Saturday night. when
he was struck by an electric car. was
removed from tho hospital TO his home
OH Commerce street to-day.
". ;. Titus liz the proud posaessor
Of Il chicken with four well-developed
legs. The chicken was Matched on Mon
day. and is the livclicst member OF a
brood Of sixteen.
The police raidcd crap game in
fun swing on Cunts Alley this even
ing and large number or arrests
were made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
CHARGED WITH ATTEMPT
TO WRECK 4. ~ q. TRAIN

Lexington. Va. July a.-charged
with attempting to wreck CEcsa-
pcake and Ohio Railway train at Bells
Valley OH Thursday night bv placing
cross ties on the track. Jim Sprouse.
Will McMullen and Jack Lamb were
brought here to-day and placed in Jail
Thy were arrested by railroad de
tectivcs.