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treat at the Dixie. Their action was
approved by the directors and they
we're ordered to proceed as they saw
At with their entertainment.
COMMISSIONERS COURT.

The regular meeting Of the com.
missioners court, which was In SEES.
sion Monday, passed the following or
ders:
The good roads work estimate
which was furnished by the county
engineer was checked, and after a
few alterations was ordered paid. The
amount transferred from the good
roads fund to Merrs Hayden and
Bates. the general contractors. was
sii.10769. The court is we'll salts
fed with the progress and the class
OF work which is being done.
An order was given TO the county
engineering department to make a
survey OF the Tabor road to see II II
is possible to change the road so as
to run through the Alexander com.
munity and by the school at this place.
II same can be done without too much
expense an order will later 10 PASSED
and the pike will take In this com
munity instead OF running where II
does now.
A bill from the Kaw paving com
pany was read for the street paving
work which has been completed on
Anderson street. which Is to the south
OF the court house lawn. Same was
held up for investigation. as the coun
~ Is to pay only one.third. and IN,
bill called for the entire work thai
has been completed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-12

Another German commercial subma.
rine is on the way to the United
States with cargo for American
dealers. Not only that, but announce.
ment is made that Germany will soon
inaugurate a commercial Zeppelin line
to the United States carrying both
freight and passengers. England's
control Of the seas may come to mean
that she controls only the surface OF
the seas. while the eternal blue"
seems to be open to the general
public.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-12

lnfantile paralysis, the terrible
scourge that has enshrouded New
York City in the deepest gloom, has
made It's appearance In Dallas, and
very likely there are sporadic cases
at other points. State Health officer
Collins has issued warning to the
people Of Texas that II is very con.
tagious and easily communicated from
one place to another. He urges the
greatest precaution. and says that alb
solute cleanliness is the greatest safe.
guard.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-12

Don't think. sweet Evangeline, that
because the tourists have largely
abandoned the oldttime covered
wagon and taken to the Ford, that
many Of them are not going to see
their wife's people. When you see
them whiz through town, don't think
they are headed for some fine hotel
by the sea shore or in the mountains.
A plain old farm house, where yellow
legged chickens and buttermilk
abound is the sweet haven toward
which they are speeding.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-12
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PURCHASE

Some newspapers and some public
men are advocating that the United
States establish a protectorate over
Mexico; others are advocating the
purchase Of the States of Tamaulipas.
Neuevo Leon, Coahuila, Chihuahua,
Durango, Sinaloa, Sonora and the ter
ritory Of Lower California by the
United States government. This sec.
ton constitutes what is commonly
known as Northern Mexico.
Well. history shows that philan.
thropic political protectorates usually
result in permanent possession; for
example. look at India. Egypt. Korea,
Manchuria, Algiers. Morocco, the Phil
ippine Islanls. and few other sections
Of the globe. They furnish the stu
dent Of world politics with living pic.
lures" Of philanthropic political pro.
tectorates.
No: there should be no protectorate
over Mexico by this government. Mex.
leo will protect itself and all legiti.
mate interests In that country. II
given a fair chance and freed from
the cruel grasp Of the exploiter OF It's
natural resources and Industrial com.
mercial and agricultural enterprises.
hope President Wilson will continue
to work for peace and happy interna.
tional relations with Mexico. II would
be the grandest monument to his per
sonal fame and reflect to the glory OF
his country. that the giants strength
was held in leash.
II the section known as Northern
Mexico shan ever be purchased. 4
ought TO be only when the MEXICAN
PEOPLE DESIRE TO SELL: mo-
while William Randolph Hearst, thu
Persons. the GugenheIms and thei
associate conspirators desire to have
complete free hands for further pri
vate plumber In Mexico. They. un
doubtcdly. would like to have III,
United States buy the section referre,
10 and then turn II over TO their syn
dicates as private snaps OF plumber.
Turn Mexico Loose!" Is their fran
tic motto. Yes; and permit the eS
plotting syndicates TO catch Mexic
and skin II to finish. You don
hear these Observation-Disclosures" nd
vocates saying that these exploitin
syndIcates shall PAY THE PuR
CHASE MONEY, The Idea seems /
be TO have the American tax.paye
foot the bill and the syndIcates /
reap the harvest OF personal posse,
sion.
Leave Mexico alone! Pay moro n
tention to the international syndicate
that have been plundering her "a
more than half century and are not
clamoring for a philanthroplc politics
protcctoratc or n public purchase "a
private purchases only. The grca
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UNDERWENT SUR.
eIcAL OPERATION
July 6. 1916
sn.tltl.uI

Mrs. W. c. lawson. who went to
Galveston with Professor Lawson last
Saturday night. underwent a surgical
operation Monday afternoon a, the
sealy Hospital there. A telephone
message yesterday morning to their
son Claude was to the effect that Mrs.
Lawson stood the operation well and
was resting nicely at that time. Prof.
lawson will remain In Galveston with
his wife until she has sufficiently re.
covered to be brought home. which
will probably be three weeks.
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TOURISTS IN CITY.

J. V. Blalack and family and L. l..
Grant and family Of wylie passed
through the city Tuesday morning on.
route home from Galveston. where
they have been the past few days.
The party left Collin County las,
Wednesday and arrived In Galveston
Friday night They are travelling In
Ford cars. They will stop in Marlin
for few days on their return home.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-12

We see from the News OF Galveston
that Herr Won de Ia Tootenberg has
arrived to take in the carnival. and
we hope he will enjoy his visit and
that he may be sure to visit Houston
before he goes home.-Houston Post,
II our memory doth not play us
false, the Herr Won Tooter placed his
name on the register OF the Galveston
News as hailing from Houston.
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NOTICE pusliv.

Look here. friend. wher. can get
the best wniskey In Bryan for the
least money! Al Farmers Saloon. OF
course. across North Main Stree,
from @. S. Parker's warehouse. There
you &c, Pleasant Spring. double
stamp. bonded whiskcy. Regular
price is N,O0 per gallon. worth $500.
sell for $500. This price will stand
until the first Of August. Must have
the cash for license. s. c. woiton.
Proprietor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-12

II Carranza is In earnest about sup.
pressing the bandits and protecting
the border. why does he keep on no.
tifying the United States that bandits
are headed" toward the Texas Dor.
der7 Why In the thunder does he
not go In and wallop the living lights
out OF them himself?
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-12

We can furnish safe storage for a
few automobiles in our buggy ware.
house. Reasonable charges.
y. =. PARKS & co.
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The French and British are either
winning. or their publicity machinery
Is running as slick rs greese.
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FOUND GUILTY.

Selling peaches $3.50 per hushti 10.
day. He'll Bros. old store. Come
early and avoid the rush. O. W.
Hisgs.
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Tho Easle IL authorised TO MAKE the
,o,lowins announcements. subject 70
The action Of the July democratic prt-
mary:
FOR CONGRESS. SIXTH DISTRICT:
RUFUS HARDY.
(of Navarro County,
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE:
JUDGE JOHN WATSON.
(of Cameron)
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT:
PROF. W. L. POWERS.
3. R. WILLIAMS A. M. N. Aes'-
PROF. NOAH COLE.
FOR COMMISSIONER PREc. NO. .:
CLAUD A. BUCHANAN
C.p. (Clum) FOSTER.
Jesse H. CANNON.
CHARLEY PALERMO.
r. M. NALL.
FOR COUNTY CLERK:
HORACE o. FERGUSON,
WILL s. HIGGS.
FOR COMMISSIONER PREC. NO. l.
CHARLEY DIsTEFAN0.
CHAS. MERKA.
JJ. DARBY CAHILL
FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT NO. .:
J. r. MOON.
CT. BAKER.
M. M. VANCE.
DAVE JOLLY.
FOR COMMISSIONER PREC. NO !:
BEN MOORE.
LIB. SIMPSON.
J. NJ. ATKINS.
H. +. STAsNEY.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE: -
Id. MCGEE.
J. T. MALoNEY.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE:
PRECINCT NO. 4.
M. r. PHILLIPS.
W. W. GAMER.
J. J. RAY.
FOR COMMISSIONER pREC. NO. 3:
NJ. B. CASTERS.
WIN. MANTHEI.
J. L. COBB.
FOR TAX ASSESSOR:
JOHN W. HAMILTON.
J. SIDNEY SMITH.
FOR LEGISLATURE. 22ND DIST:
o. DAVIS.
/ anderson Texas)
J. @. MINKERT.
FOR STATE SENATOR. I2H DIST. (:
+. A. DECHERD. JR.
tof Frankiin.)
HON. ". p. HoUX.
(of Mexia.)
FOR COUNTY TREASURER:
In. PRIDDY.
FOR SHERIFF.
TIC. MUM. .
FOR TAX COLLECTOR:
WI McULLocH.
FOR DISTRICT CLERK:
J. W. BARRON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-02
His Shrapnel Shell
A Costly Souvenir
Carpenter Loses Foot When He
-Tosses Two-Pounder Into
Tool Box.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2-Desire to keep
ms a souvenir of Sunday mornings ex-
plosion a two pound shrspnel shell
found on the deck of the four-masted
schooner George W. Elizie. undergoing
repairs at Robbins dry dock. Brooklyn.
was responsible for the amputation in
the Holy Family Hospital Of part of
tho left foot OF John Johnson. thirty
six years old. a ship carpenter. John
son also suffered numerous Commissions
Of the chest and abdomcu as a result
OF his within. He was reported out of
danger last night.
The Georg" W. lslixie was one Of the
many craft anchored near the scene OF
the explosion. She was found later
floating aimlcssly in the vicinity OF Bed
los's Island by the captain Of the tug
Gallagher and towed to the dry dock.
Her deck was covered with exploded
and unexploded shells. The only living
thing aboard her was a dog.
Johnson with a dozen or more D7cn
were working aboard the schooner yes
terday making repairs, when the former
picked UP q shraEnel shcll and tossed
Il into his tool box near by. lmmedi-
ately there was a desfening explosion.
which caused the men working near
by to jump into the bay. After the ex-
element workmen found johnson lying
severely injured. There was no sign any
where Of his tool box.
No one else on board the shin was
injured
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100000 THREATEN
-. TO TIE UP RAILROADS
Continued from First Page

CONTINUED from First Page)
predictions indicate. will authorize heads
OF the four great railroad brother hoods
to call general strike II In their opinion
strike Is necessary to gain for freight
and yard men their demand for an eight
time.
This is the biggest labor movement
In history" Shea said today. "It is the
largest In number of men involved, and
covers wider latitude of territory than
any other labor movement In history"
settlement Of the strike controversy
either under the existing national arbi-
tration law. or by reference to the In
terstate Commerce Commission. and
ployes. the national conference COM
mittee of the railways today started an
adyertising campaign In support Of
their POSITION.
In various sections of the country were
sent out by the committee. The ad, ad-
dressed to the public is headed:
Railroad Wages-Shall They Be De-
i Fedsrai 1na by Industrial Warfare or
1.-THE railroads are in the public serv-
ice-your service" reads the ad copy.
This army Of employees, is in the pub
lie service-your service"
You pay for rail transportation
three billion dollars year. and forty
four cents out Of every dollar from you
goes to the employees.
"A one-hundred-million dollar wage
increase for men In freight and yard
service 0ess than one-fifth Of the em-
ployes) Is equal to per cent advance
In all freight rates.
1.-The managers OF the railroads are
trustees of the public, and have no
right to place this burden on the cost
OF transportation to you without a clear
mandate from public tribunal speak
ing for you"
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8WARSH|PS AWAIT
U-BOAT'SDASH TOSEA
CONTINUED from First Page.)

capes requires little over two hours. the
to Cape Henry unobserved are good. II
IT, possible' that the submarine VIII take
xppa near En-: fh n q ssSca Rsss ''s""
She could lie on the bottom pending a
favorable opportunity to rise and pro-
coed to the capes and be at sea before
her departure could become known.
{, - Might Keep on Going:
, Some possibility that the Deutschland
would shoot on out through the canes
without touching here was seen IN the
fact the thick weather OF early morn
ing, made conditions perfect for the
haEsrd. The heavy base concealed
boats at a distance Of two miles.
This same haze has hidden the war
ships Of the nilies lying somewhere out
United States ship North Carolina to
bring the American neutrality protector
inside Cape Henry. where she waited
early this morning for the Deutschland
. over in Newport News. where the
general expecta ton that the boat would
put In there has been somewhat disst-
nat the e. s5 fs ss S SeSs ss ns
night with the behavior Of the German
prize crew ION board the Appam.
II
brilliantly lighted. Lishts were not
doused until dsybreak. Connection be-
tween the fact and the expected mr.
rival Of the Deutschland was seen. The
Appam Is NOW out In the stream. where
she SS ssfR doTi ssSHfss
o:ss yesterday afternoon. made sooa
progress during the night. though not
showing any speed calculated to dis
tress the press boats Following her. AT
.timea she approached 10 knots. but for
the most part was content to purr along
with the tug limmins around 10 knots.
solomons Island, at the mouth Of the
fatuxent river. was passed at z:b
O'Clock.
Can Reach Capes Today.
At this rate II was apparent she would
be able to reach the capes about dark
this evening. by loafing along today.
There would be no reason for her hold
ing back. II her purpose was TO run
the Gantiet after dark. without stop
ping at Norfolk or Newport News.
Watchers in this harbor this morning
were In despair OF spotting the sub
marine unless she came in close. KNOW
Ing Of the green paint mt, tnat nad Deen
In the harbor. nearly every person
seems to be pulling for the Deutsch-
land, regardless OF DER sympathies
in the war across the water. They
with the warships waiting outside.
the Deutschland has become the lit
tie submarine. not the giant she
was called on her arrival from Ger
many-will prove invisible to the
British gunners.
Reports came In OF suffering wire
less messages flying back and forth
between the vessels In the patrol OF
warships outside. Outlying ships of
the patrol are said to have come In
much closer during the night.
High seas are reported on the coast.
and this clauses the opinion that the
use of fast motor boats by the allied
patrol will be prevented.
With all conditions considered.
mariners here are convinced the
chances favor a safe getaway by the
sensational German submersible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-02
NEW"DRY" R!DER0N.
D. C. BUDGET BILL IS.
BEATEN IN SENATE
Prohibition as Part Of Appro-
priation Measure Definitely
Disposed Of for Year.
MoNEYs.cREDlTs TAX WINS

Senator Jones Of Washington intro
duced q separate prohibition measure
as an amendment to the District Of
Columbia appropriation bill in the Sem
ate this afternoon. ..-..-. -...r-.. 49,.
Senator Jones offered the amendment
following ruling by Vice President
Marshall that ar, amendment proposed
by Senator Sterling imposing tax Of
fourteenth Of per cent. on moneys and
credits, was In order.
After expressing HIS satisfaction over
the ruling of the Vice President Sem
ator Jones presented the Sheppard
measure to be added as an amendment
to the Sterling amendment. He de-
olared that II the Sterling amendment
was in order then the prohibition pro-
vision was also in order.
Senator Walsh Of Montana, who was in
was out Of order. He made this ruling
when the point was raised by Senator
MARITIME Of New Jersey that this was
general legislation on an appropriation
bill. Senator Walsh sustained this and
sought to reconcile his own ruling with
the ruling OF the Vice President on the
Sterling amendment.
Senator Jones said after the ruling
against the prohibition amendment. that
he would not embarrass the Senate BY
an appeal This 10 expected to end the
effort TO get -prohibition amsndment
ate at this session.
In presenting his amendment for pro-
hieition Senator Jones said he was de-
lighted to hear Senator James Of Ken
lucky express himself in favor Of tbe
Sterling amendment. and say that the
Senate was just as competent to pass on
the taxation Of intangible property now
As later on. As is well known, Senator
James IL one Of the bitter opponents OF
prohibition In the District.
Had Senator Jones. insisted on vote
In appearing, from. the decision Of the
order. he would have put a number of
Senator's In troublesome predicament.
Many Of them were anxious to avoid a
roll call. and knowing this, Senator
Jones spared their feelings.
Prolonged Discussion.
A prolonged discussion OF the ques.
tion Of taxation in the District was
caused today when Senator Sterling
presented his amendment for the tax
ing OF moneys and credits.
Senator Smith Of Maryland took the
and not in order. Vice Pre.idsnt Mar'
shall held 1t was in order. Senator
said he would appeal from the de.
clsion Of the chair. He opposed a 10,
Of leEislstion on the District appro.
priation bill.
ought to be the last to be subjected
70 the dangers OF hasty or ill-con.
sidered legislation"
,. Senator WORKS did not agree. HI
The District on the District appro.
priation bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-02
Boy Robber Arrested
With Loot Worth ST. 500

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 2.-By the ar
rest Of Charles Kindt. a fifteen-year-old
boy. the West Philadelphia police be-
lieve that they have caught a house,
breaker who has been operating in the
district for the last three months.
The boy was arrested yesterday in a
pledge loot obtained during the day
from three houses In West Philadelphia
He was taken to the house of deten-
ton. Before he is arraigned before a
magistrate the police will investigate
his recent movements.
In the three robberies the boy got
loot valued at more than 81 500. This
has been recovered with the exception
of a few dollars worth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-02
3 Girls Between Ia and II
Get Marriage Licenses

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 2.-Marriage
licenses have been issued to three girls
ranging in age from fourteen to seven
teen years.
Youngest Of the trio, Rebecca Hayes.
1924 Wyalusing avenue. will wed Odus
Kennedy. seventeen years old, of Nor
ristown. Mary A. Kennedy, sixteen, of
e6ll North Sixth street. will become the
bride Of Samuel N. Kaiser. twenty
three, Of 1905 Lehigh avenue, and Ellen
May Davis. seventeen years old. 2227
Blair street. will wed Robert Vogeler,
twenty-five years old. ISL North Seven
tenth street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-02
"JOY-RIDERS" TAKEN
AFTER LONG CHASE
Three Negroes Charged With TAX.
ing Motor Car.

After a chase through the southeast
section last night, motorcycle police OF
the Eleventh precinct overlook and
arrested three colored men on charges
Of "joy-riding."
They are Paul A, Wade, 1456 Corcoran
street northwest; George c. Lomax. 1911
Corcoran street. and Leo l.. Holton. O9
Third street northeast.
The motorcycle men noticed the num-
Der on the car. as II sped past them.
bile. which had been reported taken
from Fifteenth and r streets northwest
earlier in the evening. Mr.. Wire lives
at SOL Webster street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The thrse.mie limit within which the Deutschland Is sup
posed be safe from attack imaginary line determined as
follows: 49,. ...h
First draw straight line connecting the Cape Charles light
house and the Cape Henry lighthouse.
Eastward distance OF miles from this line draw
parallel line, extending 1t IN either direction until ntersects
lines paraleng the each side Of the entrance to the
bay at distance Of three miles from low water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-02
WILSON STANDS PAT: !: !.
ON SUFFRAGE VIEWS
CONTINUED from First Pare,

o. Ha
ed. On the other hand. Il 10 honsht
that It might Gain him strength in the
Should the suffyasts,s decide az "a
body TO- attack the Presidsnt for hts
mike It lively for tho nemocrstic candi-
date. Already the CONGREGATIONAL Union.
has begun q csmpsisn Of hecEiJng. and
en I've! tTo occasion. recently When the
members have sought to embarrass him
by demanding that The discuss the suf-
frage issue. Whether these tactics will
be taken. up by the less militant or
ganizations remains to be'<seen.
Kentucky Plan Baked.
Efforts made today by Kentucky DEM
ocrats to stage an oratoricai clash In
Kentucky next month between the
President ~ Justice Hughes went
astray. =.
The President goes to Hodysnsville on
Government. the lincoln birthplace
learning of these plans. the Kentucky
meeting to be addressed by the Repub-
iican Presidential candidate at Lcxins-
ton. KY. on September B.
When this became known the Blue
essnsns eSe date fSr te one oD.nns 81
the Democratic campaign In Kentucky
from September to September 3 at
winchester. a short distance from Lex
stay over day after bis Hodgensvuie
engagement. In order that he might be
speaking at Winchester at the same
time that Hughes was talking at LEX
ington.
President Declines.
A delegation headed by senator James
Of Kentucky called at the white House
today to bring this about. Inc fresi-
dent. however. declined. explaining that
inasmuch as his purpose In going to
HodNAs1flle was to pay tribute 20 Lin
coin aSa national hero. he did not
think II proper to have MS trip IN any
way mixed up with politics.
Secretary Of Labor Wilson will speak
in Kentucky september 2. addressing the
American Federation Of Labor meeting
there. II will not. however, be a poiiti-
cal speech. a..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-02
BRITISH INTERESTED
LITTLE IN U-BOAT
Embassy Officials Admit Vessels
Chances Are Good.

No great interest was expressed in
British circles this morning over the
sailing Of the German cargo submarine
Deutschland
Embassy officials have repeatedly said
the chances for the Deutschland slipping
by the allies cruisers OF the Capes
were excellent.
There Is more likelihood of her being
caught at the other end of the trip. II
was said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-02

Horsford's Acid Phosphate
A teaspoonfui In q glass OF water 10 re-
freshns and invigorsting. Buy . bottle
Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-02
TEMPERATURES.
~. s. Bureau.)
TIDE TABLE.
SUN AND MOON TABLE

Bun rose. Sun sets.........7:l9
Moon rose $3.50 am. Moon sets $40 p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-02
Camel Drinks Bottle of
Beer and Passes AWAY

TOLEDO. Ohio. Aug. "A camel
presented to the city by Barnum and
Bailcy's circus last week died today
half an hour after being given a bottle
of beer to drink.
"She died Of congcstion OF the lungs"
said DR.. Louis Cole. city veterinarian.
Cole knew beer is sometimes given
cows when they are Ill be figured II
was too far gone. II vas explained