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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-20
asp PERKINS IN THE CITY

"si" Perkins, known all over Texas,
Oklahoma and Arkansas as the
pickle King" was in the city today
calling on the local jobbers. Mr.. Per
kins represents the Price-Booker peo-
pie OF San Antonio. and has been sell.
Ing pickles in the three states named
above for 20 years. lie is a jovial
good fellow, over six feet tall, and his
friends over his territory are mum.
bered by the thousands. Mr.. Perkins
has been coming to Bryan once .
year for several years and he said
this morning that he had never seen
a town changing into a city like Bryan
is. 81 could hardly believe when I
walked out on Main street this morn.
ing that was In Bryan" said Mr..
Perkins.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-20
DIR. OSCAR DAVIS
Candidate for Representative of22nd
District, Composed Of Grimes
and Brazos Counties

ment, granting to each county inc
right to vote upon, and by a ma1oriy
vote, to abolish the office OF County
Treasurer. This measure a'ohe
would mean an annual saving OF
more than 100000 in ordinary coun'
ties.
(e) BY such Judicial Reform as
would tend to strengthen the Cause
of Justice. shorten the term OF Litl'
cation and lessen the enormous ex'
pense, so often incidental to judicial
Procedure. Judicial Reform is now
receiving serious consideration at the
hands Of the University Of Texas Law
Association and the Texas Bar AS
ISOLATION, which bodies will submit
their plans to the Legislature FOR con-
sideration.
| believe that the foregoing mea'
sures, II put into practice, would re-
duce the tax rate to point, tolerant
to the poor and satisfactory to the
person of means, without In any way
sacrificing the interests OF our Ed
vocational or Eleemosynary lnstitu'
tions.
am in favor OF so amending our
Warehouse and Marketing Law, that
II viii! afford to the farmers OF Texas
that measure OF relief so much
needed.
am In favor OF Liberal Appropria'
lions for each OF our Eleemosynary
Institutions. and ! am not only In IA
vor OF early and adequate facilities
being provided for the proper recep'
ton and care OF our insane, but ]
would support any measure that
would tend to keep our Educational
and Eleemosynary Institutions out OF
polftics.
Ex-Confederate Soldiers and their
Widows: In our dealings with the
survivors OF "The Lost Cause |
think we should be limited only by
our ability to do.
When we shall have done all that
our ability will permit, II will then
be but "a mere pitance" to what the
measure OF our hearts dictate.
VII
The future Of Texas depends upon
the attitude OF her legislators toward
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-20
BRYAN MATTRESS FACTORY

Complete mattres, factory and
competent workmen in charge. Let
us figure with you on new mattress.
Also have supply OF good wood.
Phone ij3.
BRYAN MATTRESS FACTORY
AND WOOD YARD.
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
SCARCITY OF Labor
DELAYS PAVING JOB
Market Street Work May
be Started Next Week if
Men Are Obtainable
WAGE QUESTION IS
A CITY PROBLEM

Unable to depend upon their labor
ing force, officials of the Street and
Sewer Department are unable to deter
mine when the paving OF Market
street. from Front street to Tenth
will be finished, and they are not yet
certain as to when the work will be,
started Plans at present Indicate
that before the end of next week the
paving of the first square. from Front
street. will be completed.
New water mains have been laid in
Market street. and everything is in
readiness for the paving of the street
But the department has been greatly
Handicapped by the lack of labor
Men remain in their employe only a
few days. when more attractive wages
are offered them. and they leave. One
morning. Il is stated. there might
be a fair force of men on duty, and
on the next morning only half a force
will report This is what is causing
the delay i'm street improvement
Other contractors in this section OF
the country are also suffering from
the lack OF sufficient labor.
Once started the work Is expected
to be carried through with little delay.
While # had been desired to widen
Market street between Ninth and
Tenth streets. nothing has been done
as yet on the subject.
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
Workman victim OF
POWDER POISONING
John L. Mitchell, ofBrooklyn
Became III in New
Castle Plant
DIED SHORTLY AFTER
IN BOARDING HOUSE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. Sept. l2.-John L.
Mitchell Of No 119 Livingston street,
Brooklyn, ~ Y. died last night at tho
boarding house Of William G. Taylor.
supposedly from poisoning contracted
while handling explosives. Mitchell
had been az work in the Bethlehem
Steel Company's plant. where shells
for the war In Europe arc being
made. He was removed from the
plan; in ihe company's ambulance
about $50 o'clock Dr. Lewis Booker
prescribed for the man, but Mitchelrs
body remained racked with pain until
death came.
Mitchell is survived by widow and
eight children, two OF whom are here
A son. Harry Mitchell. aged n. went
to work in the Bethlehem plant last
night and was there when his father
died. The other son is John, a bright
lad. fourteen years old.
Mitchell came TO New Castle SOW
eral months ago, and while working
amid shells explosives and acids, be-
tame affected. apparently by poison
and his condition was anch that he
returned TO his home After a stay
there he was attracted again by tho
good wages Men Who work in the
Bethlehem plant earn from 50 10 Slt
a day lie again became i'll and had
10 give up work yesterday afternoon.
"Thc ambulance crew left Mitchell
here about $50 o'clock" said Taylor
at his home last night. "Dr. Booker
came and gave me prescription
which ! got filled. Later he came
again and gave another prescription
but the medicine did not relieve
Mitchell. We went after Or. Booker
/ hut could nOtrfind him. Then we call
I ed DR. Roth but when he arrived the
man was dead
/ Or. r. r. Roth said that powder poi
/ soning had evidently caused the mans
death. "We have had three girls sns
at least another man victims OF the
poisoning" he added.
TAYLOR notified Underiaker Charlie
VI. Ciewell of the death. and no. act
ing under instructions from Deputl
Coroner Nichols removed the body q
the morgue. lt Is understood herr
that an inquest will be held.
Evening journal., 1916-09-12

States Senator. Bert NJ Feruald. Re-
publican. won from Kenneth c. N.
sns with 10000 to spare.
The four Republican Congressional
nominees were elected with votes 20
spare except in the Second district.
where Daniel !. McGnlicuddy. Dem.
whose reelection had practically
been conceded by the Republicans.
was turned out by bare 52S
votes.
"The result leaves no doubt IT. my
mind as TO the election Of Hughes in
November Frank j. Ham. Republi'
can state campaign manager declared
to the United Press today "Oar ma
iority will reach more than 10 900
by the time the border vote now rep
resented In the missing precincts is
heard from
The Republican committee exhibit
ed a message from Governor Mccall
OF Massachusetts. declaring:
"The result of the Maine election is
an unmistakable indication Of a strong
trend. which ! believe Is nationwide
toward the Republican Presidential
candidate
Attorney General Pattangall. cam.
paign manager for the Democratic
state committee said
"The vote does not represent the
majority the Republicans have had in
this State in past Presidential years
A similar Republican majority in 1892
was followed; IL may be remembered,
fContinued on Page TwoJ
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
GREECE Seems ON
THE EDGE OF WAR.
ZAINIS RESIGNS
Central Powers Fearing First
Hostile Move Are Pre-
pared TO Act
british DRIVE AGAINST
The BULGARIAN army
by The United Press.

by The United Press.
LONDON. Sept. 12.-Greece moved
nearer TO war today With the begin
ming Of the Allied offensive in the
Balkans +,
Premier zaimis has submitted the
resignation of the Greek cabinet. it
was officially announced today. The
prime minister said various incidents
OF an international character have
prevented him from dealing satlsfac-
torily with the external situation and
for that reason he desires TO be re-
lieved of further responsibilities.
king Constantine Is making every ef-
fort to persuade him TO reconsider.
Dispatches from the Greek capital
said the capture Of four villages by
the British and the defeat Of the Bull
gars on both wings have created a
profound sensation.
The Central Powers are keeping a
close eye on events at Athens and
are awaiting the first hostile move.
The Vienna Arbeitor Zeitung warn
ed ITS readers that ex Premier Neni-
zolos. leader Of the pro Ally party,
probably will become Greek minister
Of war and that Greece will at once
make ready to join the Allies. Dis
patches from Berlin said that the
attitude OF Greece is being discussed
by the Kaiser and the Bulgarian
King and Crown Prince at the kaie
sor's headquarters.
Strong British forces apparently
are engaged IN the advance against
the Bulgarian left wing Official dis
patches today reported that the Bull
gars stubborDly opposed the British
advance. but we're compelled 10 yield
ground after suffering heavy losses IN
artillery and infantry attacks. The
British arc moving against Sores
Demir- Hissar railway lines whicf
thcr abandoned few wcekS age
under attacks by superior enemy
forces
on the Allies left wing tho Ser
bians are following mp The successes
won i'm Saturdays lighting and are
now attacking the Bulgars with great
vigor. A continuation of the present
British and Serbian offensive is eN
pected to put an immediate end to the
German bulgarian invasion of ku'
mania. where Russo Rumaniar
forces seem TO have halted the ad
Continued On Page IwoJ
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
CONGRESSMAN MACEE TO
ADDRESS FIRST VOTERS

Congressman Walter Warren MaEee
of Syracuse. will address members oi
the Hughes First Voters club at
their meeting at Republican head
quarters. No. $40 King street. on
Thursday evening. Congressman Ma
gee cSmes here on the invitation OF
Congressman Thomas W. Miller He
was. one of the principal speakers in
the Maine campaign.
First voters who have not attended
any q the meetings Of the association
OF who have not enrolled their names,
arc asked to do so tonight Voters
unable to attend the meeting may join
the association by sending a postal
card expressing their desire.
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
THE EFFECT OF SIN"
MR.. HARRISON'S subject

The Rev. r. II. Harrison, the engi-
ueer-preacher Of Nashville Tenn VINO
is conducting revival in the Trinity
Methodist Church, beginning last sun
day. September 10. and extending 10
September "a inclusive, preached last
evening on "The Manner IN Which Sc
Mark introduced the Lord Jesus Christ
Into the Church"
The sermon was very impressive
and as its close there were q number
of persons who camo forward and
asked for prayers.
IT, was a large audience for Mon
dav night. The singing was good. The
Rev. r. II. Adams will have charge OF
the singing this week.
This evening the Rev. Mr. Harrison
will preach on THE Effect of SIM
and tomorrow night on Christ IN the
Valley OF Human Needs On Thurs
day night he will preach on The La
borer and His Hire"
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
file BRIEFS SOON IN
DUPONT STOCK Case

William H. Button Of New York,
one OF The counsel for the defendants
in the case Of Philip Il. DUPONT and
others against the DUPONT Securities
Company, Pierre S. DUPONT and 9TH
ers. was In this city yesterday con-
ferring with other counsel for the
defendants
Briefs Of the arguments in the suit
growing out Of the sale Of T. Cole
man duPont's stock to Pierre S. du-
Pont and his associates must be filed,
according to an order Of Judge j.
Whitaker Thompson. by the close of
Friday Of this week. The typewrit-
ten briefs are supplementary 10 the
oral arguments already made in the
case. The next step. after briefs are
filed. Will be the announcement OF
Judge Thompson's decision
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
Z killed, 4 ARE
Fatally HURT IN
NEW YORK Smash
Trolley Car Manned by
Strike Breakers, Jumps
Track and Smashes Auto
STRIKE SYMPATHIZERS
ATTACK I" Trains

NEW YORK. Sept 12.-Two per-
sons were killed. four others prob
ably fatally injured and eight arc in
hospitals as the result OF the first ser
ious accident since the beginning Of
the New York transit strike.
A Union Railway car in charge OF
a green" crew. which had supplanted
strikers. dashed downhill al the West
Farms Square curve In The Bronx to-
day. jumped the track and crashed into
two automobile husses transporting
workers to elevated and subway lines.
Loren Thomas, l2. accountant for
the Gates Lumber Company and J. O..
Duelfc Barclay avenue, were killed.
The four probably fatally injured suf-
fered fractured skulls.
Police reserves were rushed out in
auto patrols They drove back big
>Sowd Of strikers and strike-breakers
fearing rioting.
Tho police received reports Of SOW
eral attacks on elevated trains early
today. but no ono was seriously in
lnrcd. Shots we're fred in one in
stance and bricks hurled through car
l WINDOWS.
There gas no change in the trafic
situation today. Not a surface car
was in operation on the lines affected
last night, but at daybreak few cars
were again run out on each Of the
lines. Service on the subway and
elevated lines was slightly below nor
NAL though company officials claimed
an Improvement over conditions or
! yesterday.
/ A committee from the Central Fed
Grated Union was 20 open negotiations
today with the Brotherhood Of Loco
motive engineers TO persuade that or
ganization 20 order out ON strike
those subway rnotormon who are
among rs members. Negotiations
are continuing FOR sympathetic
strike OF workers who keep The rail-
way companies IN supplies Plans for
a general sympathetic strike in the
city have been abandoned.
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
Other CITIES HAVE
GARBAGE PROBLEMS
Mayor Price Home From
Newark Convention, Says
Mayors Reported
Troubles
SEES VALUE IN
SUCH MEETINGS

Mayor James f. Price has returned
home from Newark. n. j.. where he
attended The 25Oth anniversary OF the
founding of tho city and also the an
mal convention Of the League OF
American Municipalities. Mayor
Price was elected an honorary vice
president Of the league, and also
served ON the committee on reso-
lutions. m speaking Of his trip to-
day Mayor Price said:
Papers were read by Mayor Harry
l.. Davis OF Cleveland. o.; Mayor
James II. Preston, of Baltimore. and
Mayor James NJ Curley, Of Boston.
and others on different forms OF city
government; Dr. Haven Emerson.
health commissioner of New York
spoke on infantile paralysis. and
Thomas Mott Osborne, warden of Sing
Sing Prison. New York, on prison re-
form.
.NIorrs Robcson Shcrrcrd. chief eng-
ncer OF the city OF Newark. gave very
interesting talk on the street and water
department of that city.
Newark, like Wilmington. and other
cities, are having their own troubles
with the garbage question Numerous
complaints come in about the collection
Il seems hard to get sufficient men tc
do the work.
"The convention was voted graz
success b, members who have attended
these meetings for many years.
Mayor Price thinks there should ~
arrangements made by City Council
whereby the city could be represented
at all such conventions. rs he believe
great deal of public good will come
out of such attendance. While he does
not advocate extravaganza. he THINKS
the city would be benefited by sending
such representatives
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
HOPE FoR BOYS RECOVERY.

Physicians in attendance upon Ken
nard Mcdowell, the young son OF Mr..
and Mrs. George s. Mcdowell, OF No.
42i Jackson street at the Mercy Hos
pital. Baltimore. hold out hopes Of the
boys recovery. While on a visit ia
his aunt in Baltimore Mcdowell found
a revolver. and in playing with It, shot
himself lie was operated upon last
week and the bullet removed at which
time the surgeons expressed their
opinion that he would not recover
There is a large hole in the boys
stomach and four in his intestines.
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
CUT Cell BARS, CREASED
BODY But FAILED TO ESCAPE

Earl Green. under arrest in Cam
den. New Jersey on charge Of
larceny. and who is wanted here on
charge Of larceny Of jewelry from
the homo Of Benjamin +. Shaw. was
prevented from effecting getaway
on last Saturday. The Jail delivery
was frustrated by a trusty. who told
OF Green saving the bars Of his cell
windows When a search was made
scores Of steel saws we're found in
Green's cot and he had creased his
body. preparatory TO squeezing his
way to freedom.
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
ALL PUBLIC schools
Will open ON MONDAY

Unless the state Board OF Health
should deem il necessary to issue fur
ther orders. the private. parochial and
public schools will be open on Mon
day. The original order Of the state
Board OF Health. following the dis
covery of several cases Of infantile
paralysis, called for the suspension Of
school sessions between August 81
and September IS, and this rule has
been observed
As no new cases OF the disease have
been reported in this State since last
Saturday, there seems to be no reason
why the schools should not be opened
on Monday. An official Of the Board
OF Education today said that every
thing had been prepared for the OPEN
ing of the school term on Monday
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
ny PERRY ARNOLD

United Press staff Correspondent.
AUGUSTA. Maine. Sept H. Return
OF proerosslfes TO the Republican fold
will make The G. o. r. majority in
Names elections yesterday over H.
QUO practically complete returns show
ed today
The reunited party MADE a clean
sweep Of II In the Pine Tree State
gubernatOrial. senatorial, congress
sional u increased Republican
strength IN tho State Legislature.
Two years ago the Progressive cuh-
ernatorial candidate polled trine
over $1,000 votes and the Democrats
won by about 5000. The difference Is
about $4,000 votes. There were only
few scattered precincts to be heard
from at noon today and the Republi'
cans claimed $4,000 would be practi-
cally re total OF their majority.
In other words, they claimed that
practically 100 per cent. OF the Pro-
gressivos had returned 10 the old
party. The Republican victory was
made impressive in the fact that their
fight and the Democratic defense was
waged exclusively on national issues
1t was really wisconsin VS.. Hughes
ism.
Headquarters for both parties here
tabulated figures showing that the
majority attained by the Republican
gubernatorial nominee. Carl r. Milli-
ken. was 13.400 over Governor Cur
It's. Colonel Frederick Hale. who op-
posed probably the strongest Demo-
cratic candidate in the State-Sena-
tor Charles r. Johnson--and the man
whom Democracy above all others
sought 10 re-elect. since he typiiled
tho Wilson policies. had a majority
Of $500 votes. according to practi-
cally complete figures.
For the short term as United
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
Lead HORSES FROM
BURNING CITY stable

Fire Of undetermined origin. caused
$500 damage to the stable property at
No. 900 Guyer avenue. owned by Wal
ter Jackson, shortly before 8 o'clock
this morning. Seven tons Of hay. two
tons of straw and much grain were
consumed The fire was discovered
by George Jackson. who lives in Pop
lar street and it appeared to origin
ate in the hay loft The district fire.
men were summoned by an alarm
from Box No lis. Eighth and Lom-
bard streets. and when they arrived
they assisted residents in getting
the horses from the burning struc-
ture.
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
NIGHT PICNIC FOR GRANcERs.

Members OF Delaware Grange. Of
Newport, at their meeting last even
ing planned for an evening picnic 10
be held at the home Of Miss Helen
Gregg. the secretary. Dcar Newport. on
Thursday evening. Miss Gregg aud
Fred c. Snyder are in charge OF the
arrangements.
In previous years il has been the
custom Of the grange TO hold a field
day but the evening picnic will he
held this year instead.
A pleasant time was enjoyed by the
members in celebration ot the birth
day of John Acton. one Of the mem-
hers. Several readings we're given by
,aiTssberR
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
MILK PRODUCERS WILL
MEET ON SATURDAY

Diamond State Grange will hold a
meeting in stanton Hall next Monday
night. Beginning Monday evening. Dc
tober .. the grange viii meet regularly
every Monday evening.
Milk producers will hold "A meeting
at o'clock on saturday afternoon in
tho Irish American Hall. Business OF
importance will be discussed. II j. hoped
for largo attendance. Charles r..
Dickey and Harry G.. Stradley comprise
the committee in charge
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
Republicans ELATED
over SUCCESS IN maine

Republicans in general throughout
Delaware are elated over the Repub-
lican victory in Maine yesterday,
They regard il as pointing the way
for Republican victory nationally i'm
November When the news was re-
ceived last night at a meeting Of the
Republican First district committee
that Maine had gone Republican there
was much enthusiasm among The
members of the committee.
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
ANOTHER chance FOR
voters TO REGISTER

Voters who have not registered will
be given another opportuEity TO do
so on Saturday. II will be the fourth
day for the registration Of voters.
Men who register on Saturday win
not he eligible 10 vote At the pri-
maries as only those who register
on ono of The frst three days can
vote al the primaries-
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
AL1Rs va BrLeARIAN rRENonEs.

BY TIE United Press
PARIS SEPT i2--Alied troops have captured Bulgaria
trencaes north Of Aatadan tVonie front to depth Of
half mile it was oncay announced this afternoon South
west Of ostroyo Lake Serbs repsed BULGARIAN attack
the Bulgars suffering heavy violent artillery sirug
gle is going on arour. noir'n Lake The Fren'b eonh
Bulgarian organizations west o. varda Trsaes g
more German trenches south Of Bny resumption q the
battle south OF The somme oncay announced today
German attack east Of SsOy EnsantsrTs was easily re-
pulsed
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
TROLLEY RIDE POSTP0NFD.

The trolley ride announced by
Union A. NJ. y. Church. French street:
above Twelfth. for tomorrow night.
has been indefinitely postponed.
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
TO COLLECT TAX AT COURTHOUSE

Tax Collector William Tinsman
will sit at the old courthouse tomor-
row to receive taxes for Christiana
hundred
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
President Wilson Refuses to Comment on
Pine Tree State Returns That ShOw EIec-
ton Of Republican State, Senatorial and
Congressional Tickets by Substantial Pru-
raIitieS--McGillicuddy, Democratic Con-
greSSman, Apparently Loses in Close
Contest.
VOTE INDICATES RETURN OF THE
PROGRESSIYES TO OLD PARTY FOLD
MAINE ELECTION

MAINE ELECTION
AT A GLANCE
On the face OF returns, Re.
publcans made clean sweep.
Frederick Hale, (Rep), has
a plurality which will probably
reach $500 over Senator Charles
:. johnson. (DemD, for the long
term In the Senate.
Bert N. Fornald, (RepJ, will
probably have a plurality over
Kenneth c. NJ. Sllls. OF 1900
for The short Senatorial term.
Carl E. Milllken, (RepD, is
elected governor by 13,4oo.
All four Republican Congress
sional nomlrees elected, accord
ing TO present returns.
Biggest vote recorded In
Names political history for
thirty-siS years, running consid.
crably over i48.000
Evening journal., 1916-09-12

The contest viii come to a close
Friday night in connection with the
lawn fete Of tho Brovnsor Associa-
ton Tho three prizes 10 he awarded
are a diamond ring. diamond lavaliicr
and 2 gold wrist watch.
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
cAPr. kELLEHER oN YAolTIoN.

Police Captain Daniel Kelleher Is
enjoying his vcaiion this week and
Police Sergeant McDermott is aching
captain. Patflman. Veasoy is tskfpg
the place Of SFgeant McDermott on
the street ~
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
MISSION sOCIETY MEETlNG.

The regular meeting Of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society OF Bran
dywine NJ. T.. Church VIII be held this
evening al the homo OF Mrs. William
Jackson. No 224 West Tweuty-third
street.
Evening journal., 1916-09-12
MIss MEALEY LEAps cONTEsT.

That the popularity contest of the
Brownson Library Association : be-
coming keener as IL nears close is
shown by the fact that with the cast
ing Of 5000 votes yesterday. Miss Ann
Mealey mas taken the lead from Miss
Mary Quill Miss Walls was leading on
last Saturday. but with little spurt
Miss GULL captured first place and
held {. until dethroned by Miss Mealey.
The standing Of the contestants up
a., .,r.., toT..- f.l1p,tre