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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31
IT MEASURES CONVERSATION.

A telephone meter has been invent
ed by Z. II. Martin. a resident Of
Weber City. Iowa. which will be to
the telephone what the meter Is to
the electric light. The device Is con.
tanned in the receiver. and by attach
ing the new or special receiver. which
can be done In thirty seconds. the
change is complete. The meter itself
is a sixteen size, seven jewel watch
movement that counts minutes up to
nine thousand nine hundred and nine
ty.nine. When the receiver Is placed
to the ear nothing Is heard until the
button is pushed. This winds II.
starts II and puts the person on the
line. A set screw In the meter sets
II anywhere from three minutes up
to FIVE minutes. at the expiration Of
which time the person talking will
be cut on the line and. II he wishes
to talk longer. he will have to let 10
the button and push II again. The
meter registers as low as one-tenth
OF minute. and the person speaking
pays only for the time he uses. With
such a device in use the old saying.
lines busy" will no longer be heard.
as each user will be brief and bust
nesslike in his conversation. - The
American Boy.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31
MEXICAN KILLED
| BY SECTION MAN
Three shots Fired = 6ond Given In
Sum Of si.o0o-sek
Defense.

Abilene. Tex. July 31.-Juan Gar
ella, a Mexican. aged 40 years. was
shot and instantly killed Thursday
night about s o'clock. A short while
later 8. J. Bond. section foreman for
the Texas, a Pacific Railway Com
pany surrendered to the officers,
waived examining trial and was adj
mitted to bond In the sum OF $1,000
which was readily furnished. Three
shot were fred. two OF which tool
effect on the Mexican. one In the left
breast and the other in the back Of
the head. Selfdefense was pleaded
by Bond.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

The proposed amendment that was
voted on and defeated last Saturday
authorizing the levy and collection
Of special road tax Of fifty cents by
. majority vote Of the people was In
tended TO meet the wishes Of those
who favor good roads but who object
20 the issuance OF bonds. But Its fate
was assured before II was ever sub
mitted. Even good citizens take SC
little interest in their own Affairs al
any time. and then besides when
there 10 any proposition pending that
threatens the supremacy OF the liquor
interests the orders 20 out from
headquarters TO swat" everything In
sight. and all the little tools Of the
LIQUOR traffic march up and obey or
ders.-Hamilton Herald.
The orders" went out this time
all right. And they were obeyed. too
We are sorry to note that the inter
est Of higher education In Texas
should be made to suffer as a result
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

One Of the accomplishments OF the
Bryan Commercial Club to the bust.
ness directorate the past year is a
market for black-eyed peas. An en-.
terprising groceryman has installed
adequate machinery to cure this
popular field product. and a ready
market can be found there at a good
price. The peas are bought. thresh-
ed and cured. and great many farm.
ers have indicated their intention to
make peas their money crop" the
coming year.-Rockdale Reporter.
The Commercial Club OF Bryan d.
rects its energies toward the develop
ment Of the natural resources OF the
surrounding country. Its aim is to
create in the minds OF our own peo-
pie confidence in these natural re-
sources and to stimulate our own citi-
Gems to the point where they viii In
vest. II necessary. In any sound en-
terprise calculated to develop these
dormant resources. Bryan's creamery
II the direct outcome OF this theory
put into practice. The processing
plant recently installed by our enter
prising townsman. W. s. Wilson Jr.,
10 but the fruit OF this same econo'
mic principle. and before another
crop Is harvested we must install a
cannery Of sufficient capacity to care
for the surplus vegetables grown In
our community. These enterprises
may seem little" affairs to the man
who has trained himself to think In
terms Of big" industries. In com
munity development II is the little
things that In the aggregate count
nightly. And these little" things
are within our own grasp. Let US be
on the constant lookout for these
small industries. They pay They
pay In more ways than one.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31
AUTOS IN YELLOWSTONE.

Missoula. Mont. July 31.-The De
partment Of the Interior win permit
automobiles TO enter Yellowstone Ma.
tional Park on and after tomorrow,
under strict rules and regulations.
All regular traffic In the park is re-
quIred to move In one general direc.
ton. In making a circuit OF the park
the automobiles will precede the
stages. both morning and evening.
from the different entrances. SEIZED
ules on which the automobiles will
be required to run form part OF the
regulations.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31
ROGERS SEEKS DIVORCE.

New York. July 31.-The divorce
Of Carline Giddings Rogers against
Lorys Elton Rogers was made final
today. Rogers has ayowed that he
will Immediately marry Ida sniffen
Walters. his love wife," at the EARL.
est possible moment. Mrs. Rogers is
released under $500 bail pending
her trial for the murder Of her chill
dren by Rogers. She must leave the
State to marry Rogers and this she
may do despite the courts specific
warning not 10 do 80.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31
WEATHER FORECAST

copyrighted. 1915. by W. T. Foster. ]
Washington. July Si.-Last bulletin
gave forecasts OF disturbance to cross
continent July % to August I. warm
wave July q to 80. cool wave July 80
to August 3. This was expected to
bring higher temperatures than &C.
Cured for the ten days previous. Sc
we're storms are expected and more
rain than Is needed. Very cool not
far from August 2. with probability
OF light frosts in the far north crop
sections.
Next disturbance will reach Pacific
coast about August 2, cross Pacific
slope by close OF 3. great central val
leys 4 to 9, Eastern sections Z. Warm
wave will cross Pacific slope about
August 2. great central valleys 4.
Eastern sections 6. Cool wave will
cross Pacific slope about August 8.
great central valleys Z. Eastern Sec
tons 2.
Temperatures OF this storm viii
average lower than usual with a
tendency to gradually rising tempera-
lures. No severe storms and not so
much rain as has been usual this sea
son.
Another disturbance will reach Pa
cifc coast about August s, cross Pa
cific slope by close OF .. great central
valleys 10 to ~. Eastern sections 10,
Warm wave will cross Pacific slope
about August s. great central valleys
10, Eastern sections IL. Cool wave
wiz cross Pacific slope about August
IL. great central valleys 10, Eastern
sections IL.
This will bring a severe hot wave
No great storms. but the storm forces
above the average intensity. This
storm will increase after passing east
OF meridian 30 and will become a dan
gerous storm about or soon after II
reaches the Atlantic coast. The rains
will be well distributed. but no great
food rains. They will come with the
next storm.
| We are expecting a tropical hurri
cane on the Caribbean Sea and Gull
OF Mexico during the week centerine
on August II. Our readers should
take no risks near our southeastern
coasts during that week. Dangerous
storms will occur on the continent al
the same time and excessive rains
not far from where the heavy rains
have been falling are expected durine
that week.
The tropical hurricane season be
gins with August and those danger
Gus storms will be plentiful for three
months. growing in severity till DC
tober. when very dangerous hurri
canes are expected. Watch these
bulletins for details OF these great
coming storms.
| Our forecasts OF the great and de
structive foods OF Southern China
were well nigh perfect This Is the
second OF those great China floods Of
which these bulletins gave correct
forecasts. The people who live In
our own Middle West realize the cor
rectness Of our food and storm fore
casts. But scientists who are paid u
watch FOR and give warning OF these
great dangers are still sleeping or
their arms. Nero fiddled while Rome
burned: our scientists snore while
these awful dangers destroy the peo
pie whom those scientists are paid 4
protect. When win our sscienist
x-oko upg
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31
BIBLE MEET.

San Francisco. Cal. July 3i.-The
American Bible Society has arranged
with the Panama-Pacihc Exposition
for 8 Worlds Bible Congress. which
opens here fer a four days confer
ence tomorrow. Last May the so
ciety was ninety-nine years old. The
hundredth anniversary will be cele-
brated next year.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31
NO MORE RATE CONCESSIONS

Washington. July 81. - The Inter
state Commerce Commission ordered
the discontinuance Of the rate con-
cession after today which permitted
shippers TO make shipments with the
understanding that the rates will be
adjusted through the commission.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31
BEAL TEST.

Uncle Ezra Great cracky! You
mean to say that you don't think VII.
son win make good?
Uncle Eben-Time1l tell. Ezra.
Taft put that Washington team up In
second place. Now let's see II VII.
son can give 'ern . pennant.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

What has become OF the old'fash-
toned bride who had her picture
taken with her hand resting on her
husbands shoulder7-Temple Tele-
gram.
She has taken that same hand on
his shoulder and now has II inserted
IN his pocket most OF the time
Mineral Wells Index.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

Mr.. Bond was formerly In Bryan.
having charge OF this section Of the
International a Great Northern road.
He resigned short while ago and
left the city. He has many friends
In Bryan. who will regret to learn
OF his trouble.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

Next week Is a big week for Bryan.
Visitors from all parts Of the State
will be here attending the Farmers
Congress. Let's send them away
saying good things about the town
and our people.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

Contracts for munitions Of war for
the warning Nations are being let for
delivery next year and even in 1917.
Most OF us thought II impossible to
perpetuate this slaughter longer than
a few months at best
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

County judges and commissioners
Of Texas win be In Bryan August 8.
8 and Z. Dean Spence is looking for
q large attendance at this meeting.
Bryan has promised to help entertain.
Let's do our duty and do II well.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

Billy Sunday wants a guarantee Of
100000 to 20 to Dallas and hold q
meeting. He evidently thinks Dali
las field for heavy work in his line.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

The gins are steaming up in South
Texas. II the weather remains dry
a few days longer we will be making
the same noise.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

We hope our water wagon" will
be able TO be out next week and on
the Job. Our visitors VIII talk about
MS when they get back home.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

Brazos county's melon crop Is the
best ever from the point OF size and
favor. The price. however. Is dis
couraging to producers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

Move to Bryan. We do not recall
at present anyone ever starving to
death IN this delightful place except
printers. Come to Bryan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

What are you doing for the schools
In Bryan? Only a short time now I'M
I'll the fall session opens.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

Campaign cigars have about played
out. WIN some kind reader send In
q box and save our lives.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

II you can't say nice things about
Bryan. keep your mouth closed-or
talk about yourself.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31

Buy II made In Texas" Is the
slogan. but better still Buy II In
Bryan"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-31
JUDGE ". c. DAVIS
PROBABLE CANDIDATE
Speaks to confederates at league on
Causes OF the Civil War-op-
poses Woman Suffrage.

league. Tex. July 3i.-During the
Confederate reunion here which has
just closed one OF the principal ora
tors was Hon. W. c. Davis OF Bryan.
Judge Davis was introduced by an
old friend. Tilden l.. Childs, former
mayor OF league. and for about an
hour he held the close attention OF
the large crowd present. He aroused
much enthusiasm as he spoke on the
causes and results OF the fight be-
tween the States. II Is generally un.
derstood here that Judge Davis will
probably make the race for Congress
from this district next year. opposing
Judge Rufus Hardy. the present en-.
cumbent. He touched lightly upon
some OF the incidents and issues OF
the day. although the most OF his ad.
dress was devoted TO a mastery de-
tense Of State rights and eloquent
, eulogies OF the Confederate soldier.
Judge Davis expressed himself very
strongly upon the English order in
council. stating that he believed the
United States should give Great
Britain plainly to understand that
this country will not tolerate the in.
reference in the shipment OF our cot
ton to neutral countries. Upon the
question OF woman suffrage. Judge
Davis stated that he was opposed TO
II until the women OF the home de-
manded II. as he thought they should
be the ones to say whether or not
they wanted TO vote. He did not
touch upon the prohibition question,
although II is generally understood
that he is prohibitionist Judge
Davis is at present district attorney
OF his district and for several years
represented Brazos County in the
lower branch Of the Texas Legisla
ture.-Houston Post.
SO far Judge Davis friends have
been unable to get an expression
from him In regard to the proposed
Congressional race. He served Bra
EOS County several years In the Leg
islature to the utmost satisfaction oil
his constituents and has made
good" as district attorney. His youth
coupled with his indomnable ambition
and recognized ability as a constitu
tional lawyer. would beyond doubt
qualify him II his consent could b.
obtained TO make the race.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-28

Chico 0 3 01 l 6 0 0-12
Ralhdrum-4 3 0 0 8 3 o 0-25
The local team expects to 20 to
IIauser next Sunday.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-28
ATTENTION c. A. R. And
W. R. c.

Notice is hereby given, as it has
been the usual custom on Memorial
Day, May 30th, to garland the graves
of our fallen comrades.
We will, therefore, assemble at the
Fraternal hall. on Sunday, May 30th,
1915, at o'clock a. IN. and form in
line to march To the cemetery 10
garland the graves of our comrades
who have been laid at rest.
We earnestly request all military,
and civic organizations and patriotic
people to Join with US on that day;
and we especially invite the public
school children and hope they will be
encouraged to take part in the cere-
monies of the day, under the direction
of the school officers and teachers.
At 2 o'clock p. NJ. sharp, we shall
meet at the Fraternal hail where
public services will be held, such as
speaking, music and other patriotic
exercises, the principal address will
be given by the Hon. James F
Ailshle of CGur d'Alene.
Committee.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-28
Idaho State News Items.

Fitzpatrick Brothers of Picabo, are
reported to have sold their wool clip
of $50. 1000 pounds at price better
than Csc per pound.
The placer deposits of the Boise
Basin, embraced within an area of
about six by twelve miles, are credit
ed with a precious bullion yield to
date of something like hundred
million dollars in value.
The state livestock sanitary board,
which has charge of the predatory
animal fund, has appointed A j.
Powell of Occur d'Alene sheep in
spector and predatory animal defooter
for Kootenai county. Skins of ami
mails, presented for bounty. must
include all the paws, skin of head
with both ears and the upper and
lower lips.
r. w. Faulkner of Sacramento
and e. f. Stephens of Nampa have
received appointments as delegates
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-28
Village Trustees Meeting.

The village trustees held a long
session Monday evening and con
sidered the dog menace, sidewalk
matters and water rates.
DR.. o. G. Farnsworth, veterinary
surgeon, was present and directed the
attention of the board TO the prevail
euce of rabies among the dogs of
Spokane and the imminent likeli,
hood of the disease spreading to sur
rounding points in the near future.
He said the nearest case discovered
was near Spokane Bridge, about II
miles away. The board discussed the
menace presented by unmuzzled dogs
running at large on the streets, and
the clerk was instructed to draft an
ordinance requiring dogs to be nuz-
zed, and also TO procure a supply oi
tags for 1915 license on all CANNES.
A petition from residents of Cren
shaw addition asking that the WIDTH
of cement sidewalks be fixed at fonl
feet s inches was read. The boarC
then adopted a motion fixing th'
width of cement sidewalks in resi-
dence districts at five feet. IN
! sidewalk committee presented lis
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-28
ITEMS OF COUNTY TOWNS
What NeighbOTins People Are
Doing.
FROM THE EXCHANGE TABLE
Brevities of Kootenai County Com
munitieS.
HARRISON

James Monk farmer at Black
Lake was seriously injured in cater
pillar engine while pumping water
and was brought to the Harrison
hospital. He was not expected to
recover.
The school graduation exercises
were held last Friday.
Harrison won the baseball game
from ST. Mdries, May Is, 10 to Z.
The council is preparing to do
some improvement on the streets.
The recent escape of the Greek
murderer, named Pappas, after he
had been cap ptured by Detective Hind
man and turned over to the deputy
sheriff, is thus described by
the Searchlight. "The deputy sheriff
had the Greek at the hotel and left
him under surveillance OF the pro
prietor while he went into the dining
room for his dinner. The Greek got
up from his chair and bought a cigar;
then he walked along the row oil
chairs toward the door, seemingly
trying to decide which he wanted tc
sit in, and suddenly he made hop,
step and Jump and was out on the
sidewalk sprinting toward Nitkey's
pool room. Mr.. Beaver notified the
deputy sheriff who started in pursuit
A crowd searched the Grant Lumber
company's yards, but could not flnd
the fugitive, -. the missing mat
likely got out of the country"
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-28

of fifteen sidewalks in need of repair
and the clerk was instructed to notify
the property owners. The committee
condemned the south $50 feet of walk
of the Browne Park addition on
Occur d'Alene street.
A copy of the session laws just
received was perused and it was
found that the nepotism law affected
the eligibility of S. l.. Farnsworth to
serve as village treasurer, on account
of his sou, f. L Farnsworth, being a
meml er of the board which appointed
him. Chairman Farnsworth prompt
ly offered TO resign but was dissuaded
by his associates on the board, who
suggested that change in the
position of treasurer be arranged for
instead. 1t was decided to adjust
the matter IN time for the next
meeting.
Violations of the ordinance against
riding bicycles on the sidewalk were
brought to the attention of the board
and action suggested for putting a
stop to the practice.
The question of water rates was
brought up by e. S. Vonhosteen who
said he was charged higher rate
than Others baving houses of the
same number of rooms. On motion,
Chairman Farnsworth appointed
Trustees Berges, Cleland
and Adams as a committee to obtain
a new rating for all patrons, based on
faucets, plumbing and lawn sprink-
ling.
Mesdames r. B. Beseke, j. w.
Post and L. e. Tucker of the Twen-
tieth Century Reading circle appeared
before the board and asked that au
appropriation for maintenance of the
library be considered when the annual
budget is made up.
The board adjourned without day,
subject to call for further considera-
tion of the dog question and other
matters.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-28
Postal Savings.

Every person in the United States
ten years old or over may open an
account 10 postal savings bank
after July lst, according TO an in
structive leanet on the postal savings
system just issued by Postmaster
Burleson. This important extension
of The service will be made possible
by permitting persons living 10 com
munities SO sparsely settled as not to
justify the designation of their local
post offices as regular postal savings
banks to open accounts by mail
Under the plan adopted for open
ing accounts by mail an intend ding
depositor, residing where there is no
regularly designated postal savings
bank, will apply to his local post
master who will see that necessary
Identification data Is prepared and
forwarded to nearby post Officer
authorized to accept deposits. The
intending depositor Will then be
given permission to forward his first
and subsequent deposits by money or
registered mai! direct to the post
master at the banking point for
which receipts or certificates will be
issued. He may withdraw all or any
part of his postal savings by mail and
on demand together with any interest
that may be due him.
In recent article. Postmaster
General Burleson states that upwards
OF 500, 900 depositors now have ac-
counts in the postal savings system
and they represent every nationality
on the earth. The majority are
wage-earners, and of this class the
foreign-born largely predominant. A
census of depositors taken by the
post Office department shows that
approximately 40 per cent GOO, ,000)
of the depositors are foreign-born
, citizens and they own more than SO
per cent of the deposits.