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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05
hia pehnItion.

A witty Judge Of the municipal
court OF Boston stoutly declared that
"a patriot was a man who refused to
button his wife's lingerie waist"
"A martyr" he went on. is one
who attempts and fails. while hero
tries and succeeds"
Then what Is a cowardT" asked
q curious bystander.
"Oh. coward" replied the Judge.
"is a man who remains single so he
won't have TO try Youths Com
panion.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05

emphasize the fact that Houston and
Harris County have already taken an
aggressive and leading part in build
ing good roads and In encouraging the
building OF good roads through active
campaigning. The next annual state
meeting OF the association will be
held In February. isis.-Hous,on
Post.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05
Those Russian Names.

II is presumed that the new Rus
sian War Minister. Polivanoff. can
distinguish between Przemysl and
Przasnysz. both geographically and
geographically. and spell at least two
thirds OF Observation-Disclosures
Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05
PRESIDENT PLAYED GOLF.
For First Time In Almost Week the
Executive Visited Links,
INV AssorIated pressI

Cornish. n. H.. Aug. 5.--President
Wilson played golf Wednesday for the
first time In almost week. His op-
ponent was DR.. Cary T. Grayson. his
naval aide and physician. They play
ed eighteen holes over the private
course OF y. A. Kennedy. near here.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05

He had told her the age.old story,
and. torn with emotion, waited for a
few short words that would decide
his fate.
George" she said. before give
you my answer you must tell me
something. Do you drink anything"
A smile OF relief lighted his hand
some countenance. Was that all she
wanted to know! Proudly. triumph.
antly. he clasped her in his arms and
whispered in her shsll-like ear:
Anything" he said. - The Medical
Man.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05
TENSE SITUATION
WAS RELIEVED
carransa wlthdraws From NopaIss.
Making Force by United States
Troops unneeessary.

Washington. Aug. g.. The retire
ment OF Carranza troops from No
gales has relieved the critical situa.
ton. making the use of force by the
United States unnecessary.
Uncle Sans soldiers were drawn
up ON the American side ready and
with orders to FIRE IL Mexican bullets
came across the line.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05

Heller Do you think severe re-
ligious training really prevents per-
son from wrongdoing?
Shelter - Well. II doesn't exactly
prevent It. but It certainly detracts
from the pleasure one gets from sin
ning.-Llfe.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05
ELECT
AND ADJOURN
ny Associated Press.l

Corpus Christi. Tex. Aug. 5.-The
Texas Abstracters today at their
closing session elected J. o. Morris
OF Galveston president Next years
convention town was not chosen.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05
WIT AND HuMoR.
Funny.

Funny.
"You might as well admit your
guilt" said the detective. THE man
whose house you broke into positively
Identifies you as the burglar"
That's funny" said the burglar.
whats funny?" asked the detee-
tive.
How could he Identify me when
he had his head under the bedclothes
all the time was In the ROOM" ask
ed the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Record.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05
A Genuine Myth.

The dealer In antiques was show
ing an old violin to probable buyer.
"Yes." he said. this is OF historical
interest; that is the identical fiddle
Nero played when Rome was burn.
Ing"
"oh. that is a myth"
The dealer agreed. saying:
Yes. Il is; and Myths name was
on II. but It has got worn OIL
Philadelphia Record.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05

There Is nothing good or evil save
In the wiIl.-Epictetus.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05
Two sides.

There are two sides to every
question"
Friend" replied Broncho Bob.
there's only two sides to deck o
cards. a top side and a bottom side,
but that amt no call to assume that
one Is as good as the other. WASH
ington Star.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05
WANTED.

WANTED A gentle horse for his
keep. to drive to and from my work.
J. J. Ray.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-05

WANTED-House. convenient to car
line. with modern ccnveniences.
Phone 126. College.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05

Electric delivery automobiles for the use
OF caterers and restaurants nave been de-
signed with heating devices to keep food
warm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05

Panama, March 5.-Canal official, have
given notice that IN view Of the condition of
the channel alongside the Culebra slide.
they will not assume liability for DELAYS
or for damages that may be caused ships.
Numerous inquiries which have reached the
canal offices. occaSioned by delay in the
passage Of ships. prompted the notice. II
u held that the canal J. still under con
structicn and that the opening prior to
the formal date has been made only a. an
accommodation TO shipping interests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05
SEEK TO ABOLISH THE
IMMORAL DISTRICT

Beaumont. Tex. Mar. Mayor En-.
met \. Fletcher Yesterday afternoon told
u committc Of about Il hundred men that
he would mol sign a proclamation order
ing the vice restricted district abolished.
but that he would cooperate in the en-
forccmcnt of iniunctionS ii the committee
would 20 before the district Judges and
secure such injunctions against the i'm
moral houses within the restricted vice
district.
The committc then called upon the
chief of police. who made substantially
the same reply. The city attorney when
asked the same question. told the commit
tee he did not have amy authority to act
independently of the city council. The
committee then marched in the rain a.
the courthouse. where substantially the
same proposition was made 10 County
Attorney Marvin Scurlock and sheriff
Jake Giles. Mr.. Scurlock recommended
that the committee apply for the i%njunc-
ton. ami offered Ia represent the commit
tee n counsel aud 10 draw up the peti
tion. Sheriff Giles agreed 10 serve the
papers and enforce the provisions Of the
injunction. The committee then retired
into executive session in the First Blp-
tist Church. and il was generally under
stool that the injunction method would
he employed Ia break up the restricted
.vic. district.
This movement was started over a
. aud an organization known as
the Citizens League was formed then,
and the committee today represented H.
self n coming from the Citizens League
4. \. Lord. an attorney. was the SpokcS.
man.
Mr.. Fletcher in refusing To issue a
proclamation. told the committee that il
had been his observation and the expert.
.ence of mayors in other cities. that the
restricted districts. with persistent regu-
lation. was the better way Of handling
the social evil. lie did not endorse the
evil in any form. but had come 10 che
conclusion that ii would continue to
exist in spite Of all that could be done,
and il was his idea that il could he linn
tied and better controlled in u defined
district
lnjunctionS will bc asked against ev-
cry person in charge Of an immoral
house. and also against the owners of
the property.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05
ENGLISH GIRLS BUY AMBULANCES
Fleet OF IS Supplied British Girls of the
Same Names.

correspondence of the Associated Press
London. March "A fleet of about
~eventy-tive motor ambulanceS each ono
bought by English women and girls of the
same given name, l. being organized by n.
Red Cross for service NJ the front. Tn,
names selected for the ambuIance~ in.
rlnde Agnes, Alice, Barbara, Clara. Edith
Elizabeth. Gertrude, Isabel. Jessie. Kath-
erlne, Laura. Margaret. Mary. Nellie. Olive
Ruth. Sarah. Violet, and Winifred. Each
ear will bear the same name a. that Of
the girls and women who have contributed
toward II; e. l.. all the money collected
from women named Josephine will 20 int
the purchase ct the Josephine ambulance
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05
AMENDMENT NOT
GETTING FAVOR
LEGISLATURE MAY ADOPT FEW, IF
ANY, OF MANY JOINT
RESOLUTIONS.
by Associated Press

AnstIn, Texas, March 5.-Proposed con
stitutional amendments are not meeting
with great favor in the thirty-fourth leg
%i>lature and from present indications few
II any, of the many JOINT resolutions intro
duced will be adopted. AT the beginning
of this week there had been Sixty-fve Joint
resolutions introduced-iifty in the house
and fifteen IN the ~enate-seeking va
rious changes IN the organic laws OF Texas.
Not one Of these has passed both branches
of the legislature. \ few eff them have
been passed IN the senate and two or three
IN the house, but joint action has been
taken on none of them.
The house has killed the Mctcalfe re~oln-
tlon which would have permitted counties
10 vote 4 tax for the creation Of a students
loan fund, while the senate ha> killed West
brooks resolution 10 place the recall of
all state and other public officials in the
constitution. The proposal for u constitu-
tlonal convention also i dead.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05
EDUCATIONAL
PLAN WILL BE
CARRIED OUT
(By Associated Press.)

Austin, Texas, March 5.-Present indi
cations are the first platform demand
which viii reach the governor for his sig
nature will be- a law for compulsory edu-
cation. Such = bill has passed the house
and i pending in the senate where action
J. daily expected. The governors educa-
tional program will be- carried out. it j.
stated, and in addition 10 the compulsory
education bill. there j. also IN an advanced
stage al legislation a rural school bill. The
latter, prepared by W. +. Doughty, state
superintendent of public instruction, is "a
comprehensive measure and is looked upon
with favor by many legislators.
Still another school measure under con
: lderation, which has the endorsement Of
Governor Ferguson and Prof. Doughty, j.
one which would provide that school super
intendent> be elected by trustees instead Of
by vote of the people.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05

Mr.. Graham = now laying plans for the
organization Of a large party Of Valley
autoiSts to 90 To San Antonio in April Ia
attend the San Jacinto day fiesta. taking
he Brownsville Laredo-Sa n Antonio route.
With all the ears participating in the trip
decorated in such a way a. to make known
the object Of the border highway Mr.. Ora
ham believes that II would prove a great
incentive 10 the citizens Of the counties On
the route to take an active interest in the
proposed highway.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05
Cameron Commissioners 10 Go.

The Cameron county board of commits
~%ioner>, including probably County Judge
IL. l.. Yates and Commissioners Edwards.
Bell, Chaudoin and Graham. will adjourn
'ourt 90 Thursday of next week and take
he trip. according ~ Mr.. Graham. The
commissioners viii At the same time have
IN excellent opportunity 10 examine the
Dads of Cameron county. and compar
hem with the roads of the other counties
through which they will pas. including Iii
ialgo, Starr. Zapata and probably Wrbb
-~onntie~.
Mr.. Graham. who recently undertook to
'evire interest IN the proposed automobile
highway from Brownsville a. San Antonio.
: one of it, most enthusiastic supporters.
lie calls attention to the fact that the route
proposed through Cameron aud IIidalgo
'ounties already i IN very good shape. and
'ould be placed III first elias condition with
comparatively little expense. Most NJ the
work that would have IN w. done would w.
p portions of Starr. Zapata and the east
I'm half of Webb county. Extensive gravel
'ed> throughout that section make the nee
'Ssary material available in any quantity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05
To Organize Local Associations.

u = the plan Of Mr.. Graham and the
party 10 organic local dissertations M
very point AT WHICH meetings will ~ held.
and these associations will each elect n
delegate to a general organization. When
I'll the towns have organized dissertations
meetings of their duly elected representa-
lives will be held for the purpose of form
lng the main association. The date and
place for this latter meeting will BE- decidcd
mon M -nmn iimn III liz Entnrn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05

Although n has lam dormant Tor some
time. the proposed military highway from
Brownsville tn Nh ra~u ha- not been given
mp. II ~ planned that part WI thc expense
NJ this proposed highway shall ~ dctr we'd
by the federal government. senator Alor-
RI Sheppard and other member 1T con
sre>~ have endorsed the project. some
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05

time ago Senator Sheppard introduced a
resolution ia the senate providing Tor m
appropriation IL $4,000 with which 10
make n preliminary survey n the route.
The resolution was passed ~ committees
II both the senate and the house but was
blocked On the floor of the senate by Sena-
tor Smoot of Utah.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05
HIGHWAY
MOVEMENT Is TO
BE |NAUGURATED
EXPERTS TO AROUSE INTEREST IN
BROWNSVILLE TO SAN ANTONIO
ROAD. VIA LAREDO.
HIGHWAY CAMPAIGN BEGINS ON
MARCH II AND CONTINUES
FOR FOUR DAYS.

AZ : o'clock on next Thursday night,
March IL, there will open a. the Browns
vile To Laredo and thence To San Antonio.
campaign for an automobile highway
stretching along the border from Browns
vile 20 Laredo, aud thence ~ San Antonio.
connecting Al Laredo with the San An
tonic Laredo highway. Following the meet
ing at Brownsville there will BE- short.
~nappy meetings az the various Valley
towns for the purpose of organizing local
associations in behalf of the proposed
highway.
ID. +. Colp, secretary of the Texas Good
Roads association. one ~ the most wide
awake good roads enthusiasts III Trxa-.
will be- IN Brownsville 10 assist III the move
mcnt, aud with him there will come Mr..
Marshall, good roads expert ~ the United
States department of agriculture, and Prof.
Coghlan, good roads expert with the Agri-
cultural a Mechanical college of Texas.
These men All known road building and
road Improvement from the ditch ID the
grade. and they will address the meetings
~ ~ h'Ah ~ ~ - AA' fFhN-
James A. Graham. county comml~~iuner
from the san Benito precinct, who was IN
Brownsville today. announced that It -
desired that every town visited by the high
way boosters furnish one or more auto
mobiles for the trip a. the next town. and
that a. many automobiles a. possible stay
with the party throughout the trip. IIc
announces the following itinerary. IL H.
clude the day. from March III ~ ~. H.
elusive:
March IL, Brownsville. : =. M
March l., La Feria. 10 a. A..
March l., llarlingcn. > y. m.
March l.. San Bcnito, : \. ~.
March 13. Mercedes. . ~ 10 v. III.
March l3. Donna. ~ 80 nv III $50 w. w.
March l3. San Juan. | a. ? y. III.
March l3. Pharr. 30 10 $3.50 y. IT..
March 10. McAllcn. ! to ; j.. n.
March l3, Mission : p. M.
Leaving Mission the highway bno-ter
party will take the road Ia Zapata. de
clarcd To- be- one Of the most scenic
drives IN all Southwest Texas. and III the
weather and roads are favorable. VI w
probable that the trip will IT, continued IL
Laredo. Otherwise the autul~t~ will re-
turn to Rio Grande City from Zapata. and
at the Starr county capital a meeting will
be held ~ : o'clock on the evening of
| March Is.
Returning q the tower part NJ the Val
ley meetings will ~ held Al Raymondvillc
and Lyford, il Mr.. Colp and the other
members Of hi party can remain over that
long.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05
TRAGEDY BY ACCIDENT,
WEDDING IS POSTPONED
by Associated Press

G~randview. Texas, March 4.-Lowalter
Basham. whose wedding was set for today.
yesterday shot and killed his father while
cleaning a gun. The wedding was post
poned indefinitely.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-03-05

A Philadelphia womon is the patentee of
. bracelet to which is attached a chain ia
prevent a wearer losing her muff or purse.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-22

Fifteen minutes later Henry Pent-
land, with $4,000 in bills upon his
person, entered a cab. '...-
'Tn never forget your kindness,
never" he sobbed to the federal mar
shall THAT scoundrel robbed me Of
my hard-earned savings, and had
trusted him completely. Now, he's no
longer a son of mine l cast him off,
I've got another son, but I amt treat
ed him well, and can't rightly expect
him to have anything to do with me"
! Then the marshal, stepping into the
cab, pulled the beard from his face,
revealing the features of Charles.
He grabbed his fathers hand in
his.
Lets shake and forget it, dad"
he said 'eWe'n get home and tell
Ida and Toodles. What do you say?"
Henry Pentland said little, because
the shock stunned too heavily, but
the look upon his face was sufficient
answer. -.~.r.... ,'s.-..,'.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-22


dle-aged man confronting George
dramatically.
He did not take his eyes from
George, but called to Henry to come
in and close the door,
''Tm the United States marshal for
this federal district" he explained
quietly, land l am instructed to place |
the government seal upon everything
here. Kindly do not attempt to leave
this room. 1t is not necessary to Gre
ate panic outside. 1 will take the
books and ask for Mr.. Pentland's
company to the federal jail"
What's my son done?" besought |
the old man.
''He is suspected of having orga-
nized a crooked concern known as
the Alpha Gold Mining company"
"But I've put $4,000 into it,
walled Henry Pentland.
''I'm afraid you won't see it again"
answered the marshal Nov, Mr..
Pentland, are you ready2"
See here, George" shouted his ia |
Their, sis this all bunk or WHAT"
Hes lying" muttered George, but |
without conviction. "See here, how
much will you take to give me twelve |
hours grace?" he continued, turning
to the marshal
"Oh, George" moaned Henry Pent-
land, all his ambitious dreams shat
tered. 'You scoundrel, give me my
$4,000 or I'll have you hauled off to |
the penitentiary, he continued.
George Pentland held a short whis-
pered colloquy with the marshal. At |
the end of that time he sat down and
wrote out a check, which he tossed |
across the table to his father. It was
for $4,000.
t''Take it, and don't let me see your
face again. he snarled, and, clap
ping on his hat, he strobe out of the |
Office.
|
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-09
FLUFFY hair IS
FIRST AID TO BEAUTY

If your hair is not fluffy. soft and
lustrous, is falling out, streaked, fad
ed, brittle, or full Of dandrutf, and if
the scalp itches. do not think 1t must
always be that way, for pretty hair is
only a matter of care and the use of
the proper hair dressing. Your hair
is like a plant-if neglected 1t soon
dies, while with a little attention 1t
'Leeps fresh and beautiful.
Partisan Sage is scientific prepa-
ration that supplies just the elements
needed to invigorate the hair roots
and stimulate your hair to grow long,
thick, fluffy, soft and lustrous. 1t re-
moves all dandruff with one applica-
tion and quickly stops itching head
and falling hair. 1t Is the ideal hair
tonic and scalp contains
nothing injurious and Is delicately
perfumed.
Wells-HasInaker Comp any. or any
druggist. can supply you with Par
isian Sage-it is inexpensive. You
cannot be disappointed with this de-
lightf,il and helpful toilet necessity,
for It will surely give your hair tho
beauty and charm Of youth. -Adyer-
tisement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-09
oil Treatment for
Stomach Troubles

a simple prescription made up of .
combination Of pure vegetable oils is
producing wonderful results for suf-
fcrcrs from stomach. liver and intestinal
troubles. The remedy. which is said
to have originated in france, where it
has been used for years by the peasaniry,
was introduced into this country by
George H. Mayr, leading Chicago
druggist, who c,Hcd himself of severe
stomach. liver and intestinal troubles by
its use. Those who have used it say the
first dose is sufficient to convince any
one OF its remarkable merit. and that
within twenty-four hours the sufferer
feels like new person. This medicine,
which has become known as Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy. is sold by leading
druggists everywhere with the positive
understanding that your money will be
refunded without question or bubble If
ONE bottle fails to give you absolute
satisfaction.
For sale by wells.Haymakcr Co.,
Rurses Phsr1nlcy. Blands Pharmacy and
druggists everywhere.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-09

ANS Oil Company has completed a
second test on the w. B. Williams
farm and has a snow for a ten-barrel
bumper in the Big 1nJun sand. Iii
the same locality w. B. Gribble and
Sons have drilled second test on
the F. L. Virden farm through the
salt sand and has a five barrel pump
err. On Rock Camp run, Sardis dis
trict, Harrison county, the Highland
Brothers have drilled No. 3 on the
Highland heirs farm through the
Gordon sand and have show for 1.
ten or fifteen barrel pumper.
On Fishing creek. Grant district.
Wetzel county the Silver Hill Oil
Company Is drilling its test on the
G. 8. Headley farm. dry in the Big
1njun sand, to the Gordon sand. on
Stewart run, Clay district, Ritchie
county. the Imperial OIL Company
has drilled second test on the John
Keith farm through the Big Iniun
sand and has duster. On Whiskey
run, Clay district, the Bankers OIL
Company has drilled Its No. Q an
the Leander Hornor farm through
the sand and has a very light show
Of oil.
On Middle Island creek, Center
Vile district, Tyler county. the Car
ter OIL Company is due in the Keenef
sand at test on the G. p. Myers
farm On Big Panther run, McFim
district. Peasants county. Heating
and Clendenning have drilled No. 3
on the A. r. Barron farm from the
Keener to the Big Lnjun sand and
have a buster. on Spring run, Union
district. L. White and Company
have drilled a second test on the
W. L. Riggs farm through the Big
Iniun. and have a light gasser.
In the shallow sand territory In
southeastern Ohio, at Belle Valley, In
Oliver township, Noble county,
George White and Company have
completed a test on the Robert
Baker farm, located 1000 feet east
Of production, and have q fair easser
in the Berea grit. In Enoch town
ship, c. B. Barry and Company have
drilled No. 4 on the L. Smith farm
through the Buell. run sand and
have q duster. In Monroe township.
Perry county, John Dehman. Is drill
ing No. 5 on-the Carl Strother farm:
In the Mt. Morris district. Drnlsard
t6wnship Greene county, che Shear
OIL and Gas Company has completed
No. Ion the Littman heirs, farm ana
have " ton barrel punper In The, BIZ
Tnjun rand IN Aleppo township the
South Penn q Gpiat q llAs The re
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-09

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