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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25
RETURN TO BRYAN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Cox, who have
been living at Brennan for several
months. have returned to Bryan,
where they will make tbeir home. Mr.
Cox has taken the management of the
pool hall in the Harrison building on
Main street which vas recently open
ed by p. A. Ellis Of Waxahachie, and
he will be glad 10 have his friends
call and see him.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25

Mary had little lamb.
Its fleece was white as snow:
Its chops are ten cents apiece.
Its quarters IS or so.
Exchange.
Mary had n sack OF beans.
They were nice and white an,
round.
And mary sold them to her friends
AZ fifteen cents n pound.
Mineral Wells Index.
Mary had flock Of turkeys.
Just grew up round the barn:
Sold them for a fortune
And bought black land farm.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25

The horrors OF winter are settling
down over Europe again and finds
millions OF men still in the freezing
trenches. Another condition. even
worse II possible. is the suffering Of
the women and children at home.
Their distress is no less than that of
their husbands, sons and brothers at
the front.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25

Editor Carnes OF the East Texas
Register pulls an ancient record which
adds to the misery OF the Hughes.
Roosevelt situation. The Register
says four years ago in front OF the
public school building in Tulsa, Okla,
Theodore Roosevelt said: My friends,
the Republican party is dead" II was
true. but he didn't know II.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25
NEW ovtRLANo AGENCY.

Mr.. J. /Edge has taken over the
agency for the new model Overland
automobile and has secured the serv
ices OF Mr.. W. X. Davis as salesman.
Mr.. Edge has Brazos county and a part
OF Robinson county as his territory.
Mr.. Davis graduated last year from
A. and NJ. College and will no doubt
make a success in his new line OF
work.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25
1.-THE VAN PRE-"

1.-THE VAMPIRE"
A fool there was and he made his
prayer
Gwen as you and ID
To rag and bone and hank of
hair;
1--WE call her the woman who did not
care)
But the fool he called her his lady fair
Gwen as you and ~
Oh, the years we waste, and the tears
we waste
And the works Of our head and
hand,
Belong to the woman who did not
land now we know that she never
could know ,...t
And did not understand. ..
A fool there was and his goods he
spent
Even as you and ~
Honor and faith and a sure intent,
land 1t wasn't the last what the
lady meanD
But fool must follow his natural
bent,
{ Even as you and -
-z'YyF7E-
Oh, the toll we lost and the spoil we
lost,
And the excellent things we planned
Belong to the woman who didn't know
why
(And now we know that she never
knew why)
And did not understand.
The fool was stripped to his foolish
hide
Gwen as you and 10
Which she might have seen when sh,
threw him aside
(But II isn't on record the lady tried
So some OF him lived. but the most o
him died.
Even as you and 10
And II isn't the shame and Il isn't IN
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25

The traffic ordinance men were on
the Job again today and were kept
busy making the people drive to the
right. The results. however, are
worth the effort and the money 1t will
cost. 1t will teach the people to OBJ.
serve the rules of safety and thereby
prevent accidents and save the loss
OF life and limb.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25
A PEAN OF PRAISE.

At last our dreams have come to pass
Now we are burning natural gas;
No more wood. no more ashes.
Gone the early morning clashes;
Glad We are from floor to spire.
Our wife delights to light the fire.
Mineral Wells Index.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25

The Houston Post. after the Al.
phonsoing and Gastoning of the Presi.
dent and Mr.. Hughes, declares the
camaign officially closed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25
ANITA STEWART IN 1.-THE
SUSPECT" AT THE QUEEN.

Miss Anita Stew.
art, the Vitagraph's
! a d ing ingenue.
plays the leading
role in the new
Blue Ribbon feat.
ure. "The Suspect
with that finished
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25

Wilson's reelection ia pleasing to
japan. AZ Il appears to have been
pleasing to California also. the band
viii now play Hands Across the
sea."-ksnsas City Times.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25

All the churches OF the city will be
open to you tomorrow and you will be
welcome.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25

way into the hearts OF thousands.
This great masterpiece will be the
attraction at the Queen next Thurs
day. Thanksgiving Day.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25


That stings like white-hot brand
It's coming to know that she never
knew why
(Seeing at last she could never know
WHY
And never could understand.
-Rudyard Kipling.
"a FOOL THERE WAS"
A fool there was and she lowered her
pride,
Gwen as you and ID
To bunch OF conceit in masculine
hide,
1--WE saw the faults that could not be
denied)
But the fool saw only his manly side,
Even as you and ID
Oh, the love she laid on her own
hearts grave,
With the care Of her head and hand,
Belongs to the man who did not know
(And now she knows he never could
know
And did not understand.
A fool there was and her best she gave
Gwen as you and ~
OF noble thoughts Of gay and grave
(And all were accepted as due to the
knave)
But the fool would never her folly save
Even as you and ~
Oh, the stabs she hid which the Lord
forbid
Had ever been really planned,
She took from the man who didn't
know why
land now she knows he never knew
WHY
And did not understand.
The fool was loved while the game
was new
Even as you and ID
And when II was played she took her
cue
(Plodding along as most OF us do),
Trying to keep his faults from view
Even as you and ID
And II isn't the ache OF the heart or
It's break
That stings like white-hot brand I:
It's the learning to know that she
raised a god
(And bent her head to kiss the rod
For the one who could not under.
stand.
After Kipling.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-25

For fresh oysters phone 256. rs
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09
Rebew Orchestra Concert.

The Rebew Orchestra. under direction
OF H. w. Weber. gave it's last public
rehearsal of the season Monday night in
the lecture room of Keller Memorial
Church, in the presence of large audi
ence. Miss Hilda Koehler. mezzo So
prano; Miss Marguerite T. Harbers, vio-
linist, and ]. p. Roedeker, basso. were
the sOloists. Miss Koehler gave a very
pleasing rendition of "Merrily l Roam"
Hornl, her encore being "Iaddie"
(Troubetskoy), while Mr.. Roedeker's "1n-
vlctus' tHurg); 10Y in Strength"
RoedeckeJ, and Der schreiber'
Homer } showed his fine voice to excel
lent advantage Miss Harbers delighted
her audience with splendid rendition OF
'Bolero" (Bohm), Drdla's Souvenir, 4"
and Mylarnski's "Mazurka." Miss King,
Miss Kernohan, and Miss Humphreys
were the accompanies. The orchestra
numbers included a march. The Brown-
Ies;" overture, "Marionetten:" "On the
Dreamy Hudson waltzes; selection from
''Ermlniei' grand fantasie, Home, Sweet
Home, the World over" and a march,
Military Days"
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09
NOBODY HOME" Is
NOT NEW SLANG


The following foreword is used in
the program of Nobody Home" the
musical comedy which comes TO the
belasco Theater tomorrow evening for
a return engagement.
Note-studenss of American slang,
and the humorous authors claiming
priority In the use of the phrase. mo-
body Home" may be interested in
knowing that Charles Dickens makes
use of the expression In 'Nicholas
Nickieby," Squeers, in presenting
smike TO visitor. indicates the poor
ifnbecile's lack of balance by tapping
his forehead significantly with the re-
mark: Nobody home. no matter how
hsrd you knock"
Dickens, himself, unquestionab1y
took the expression from an epiersm
ny Alexander Pope. who died In 174t.
and whose saying was psraphrased by
William Cowpsr. as follows;
"roa beat your pate. and fancy wit
viii come;
Knock as you please, there's Nobody
at Home"
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09
BETROTHAL NEWS.

In the spring, when the young mans
fancy is lightly turning to thoughts of
love, the young woman is beginning to
think of engagement luncheons and
showers and is trying to concoct some
new and very clever idea.
Instead of the usual pink and white
table for the engagement luncheon have
the decorations yellow. A low bowl of
johquils and pussy willows would make
a pretty centerpiece, with four glass
candlestlcks around it with tall yellow
candles and no shades. At each place
have downy yellow chicken Just peep
ing from shell with tiny card in its
bill. Have the guests name on one
side and the world Just Out" on the
other side have the names of the be-
trothed
One girl invited the members of her
card club to luncheon one day, and as
each guest entered the living-room she
was given piece of paper exactly like
the slips used at Chinese laundrjes.
When dessert was being served a young
brother entered dressed like China
man with a tray piled with small bum
dies done UP like collars and each one
had tucked under the string the rest OF
the slip. When the slips were matched
the guests discovered they contained the
names Of the hostess and the man she
was to marry.
The usual tin shower may be varied
by asking every girl 10 bring some utAn-
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09

was undaunted, for he had nothing to
lose. He knew he had a fine work,
and he desired II seen and understood.
He was playing for higher stakes. The
anvil chorus rang with ali that mellow
depth which IL the true sound of
Broadway and Forty-second street.
The plans for launching the big spec.
tacle were never altered. The great
est promotion campaign in the way Of
publicity and advertising New York
had ever seen for a show enterprise
went merrily ahead. Then came the
opening and the result. Once more
Griffith was right. He had made an
outlet. He put his art on a par with
the best the highest priced theaters
afford. He rented a theater and 40.
sumed all the risk. He worked as hard
to get it Under way as he had In the
making OF It. The people he had been
trying for so long to reach discovered
a new genius in the field. The man
had been compelled to climb out of
the narrow rut and the trenches on to
a higher plane, and IN doing it he
raised the tone and standing of the
cinematographic art with him. There
is to be no going back. Griffith proved
to his own satisfaction that It could
be done. He looks ahead now with a
clearer vision, for he knows that the
best is none too good for the world II
you have an opportunity Of letting the
people know.
'The Birth Of Nation" has had the
most phenomenal run New York has
ever seen - T25 consecutive perform.
ances. II you would have a compare
tive idea of what this means look at
some Of the records. It is the only
50 attraction which stretched through
the summer from last season without
a break. 1t has played to nearly 7o0,-
600 persons in New York 1t is tour
ing the country in the first class the
aters, and old line attractions are
changing their routes to get away
from its opposition. 1t is estimated
that more than 100000 persons have
seen the production In this country.
1t cost $4,000 to make and launch
this success. That money has been
earned twice over, and those who
financed 1t originally are possessors Of
an EldOrado the like of which was
never dreamed of in the theatrical
world before.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09

the big vaudeville circuits Mrs.
Doyle. in her suit. says there is an
eighth Foy. Catherine stanzy Fltzser-
aid. now 20. whom Mrs. Doyle has been
caring for since the death of the nrst
Mrs. Fitzgerald in 1890.
Foy admits that Catherine was his
daughter. but at the age Of nine
months the child was adopted by Mrs.
Doyle. he alleges, He asserts that Mrs.
Doyle did not ask pay for the child's
maintenance. but the sister disputes
this. saying she never adopted Cath
crime and has always believed she
would be repaid the funds spent on the
child. The amount asked for il
$1,000.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09
THEATRICAL BRIEFS.

Lawrence Grossnith, the English COM
sdlan, who scores such pronounced hit
In Nobody Home" which comes to the
Belssco this week. has made an inde-
pendent fortune out Of his art
Jean Webster, author Of Daddy Long
Legs" Is said to be the highest paid
woman writer OF the English language.
She is the author OF five best sellers
In addition to Daddy Long Legs" and
her book royalties average many thou
sands OF dollars a year. In addition to
this income, she receives royalties from
three productions Of Daddy Long Legs"
Ihese play royalties have averages from
$3.50 to $500 q week. Miss Webster Is
niece OF the late Mark Twain. 1t IL
slgnihcant Of improved conditions in the
modern literary world that she has re-
ceived more money from Daddy Long
Legs" than her distinguished uncle was
paid for any three OF his most famous
stories.
The Birth Of a Nation Is now being
Presented In South America, Australia
and London and Manchester, England,
Besides these organizations twelve films
are touring this country.
John Mason, on account of illness. has
lstt the company playing Common
Clay and will not resume his labors un-
III next fall
The Drama Society Of New York will
produce The Tempest In April as its
part Of the American commemoration OF
ths Shakespeare Tereentenary. The pro-
duction will be made under the direction
of Louis Calvert and John Corbin, who
Is secretary OF the society.
klaw Erlanger have arranged With
Hubert Footner, the author of "The
Sealed Valley and other novels. for a
comedy OF American life for Elsie Fer
suson. The scenario was submitted last
week. and Mr.. Footner agreed 10 deliver
the completed manuscript on July 1. In
the new comedy the role designed for
sMiss Ferguson IL an up-to-dste modish
young woman, moving In smart society.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09

the short story by Poe, "The Telltale
Heart" with the fanciful and lyrical
quality OF "Annabel Lee" and brought
forth a classic in weird mysticism,
which he called "The Avenging Con.
science" In the trade channels these
had been recognized as superfne works,
but they had never gained that meas
ure Of recognition given many plays
that were vastly inferior in art and
poetry and power.
When He Arrived"
With "The Birth of a Nation com.
pleted, the man found himself facing
the inexorable fact that he had created
an art which his associates and con.
temporaries had been unable to breast
up with in their advancement. He
must conquer new world II he would
meet with return in finances and ar.
tistic recognition commensurate with
the thing he hRd done. -......-
He demanded IN outlet. His bust
ness affairs had always been looked
after by others. These men were ap-
pealed to. They were willing to do
everything within their power and re.
sources, but the motion picture re-
sources had not progressed as rapidly
as Grif1th. There was not a channel
open which looked appealing to him.
He insisted that there must be a way.
In desperation Il is said that Griffith
was told he would be given a free rein
and could 90 ahead with his own plans.
Having completed his big work, It
seemed pillng It on to put the burden
on his shoulders. Grif1ths success in
direction had been enhanced by his un
canny ability to select able lieutenants
and players. He brought this sense
east with him after his labors in Cali.
fornia. Quietly he set about sizing up
the field, and he selected a young man
who had been associated with the old
line dramatic offerings. This man was
]. J. Mccarthy, who looks after all Of
Griffith's business interests in the east
In the capacity Of general manager of
the controlling company which owns
'The Birth of Nation
Playing For Big Stakes.
Then Griffith set about with this,
beginning to gather other forces about
him, and in a months time "The Birth
Of a Nation" was launched. It's an
old story now Of how the wiseacres
all predicted a dismal failure. Griffith
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09

She is not an idler, but has distinct
ideas OF her own. The scenes are LAID
In . fashionable house on Long Island
Elsie Pilcsr is the only sister of Harr,
Pilcer, OF GRby Deslys notoriety, OF
fame. as you will, and Harry's plan oi
dressing her as an exact replica of the
temperamental Gaby Is said to have
caused his split with the Frenchwoman
Later on he and Elsie are expected tc
work together.
Rose Macdonald has rejoined the Pol
forces and will be seen this week as
Vera Vernon in THE Full House" Miss
Macdonald was a member of the com.
pany last year.
Henry Miller has just completed ar.
rangements for a London production OF
Daddy Long Legs" The engagement
will be inaugurated at the beginning OF
the Easter holidays. The play will be
interpreted by an American cast Short.
ly afterward, by an arrangement with
the Williamson estate, but under the di.
rection Of Henry Miller, Daddy Long
Legs Will begin a long tour of Aus
tralia and New Zealand.
A new face will be found In the Der
sonnei OF the Poll Players this week
when Bessie Warren makes her appear
ance.
Most every actress must have q hobby
and Zoe Barnett. the ingenue prina
donna in Nobody Home" has a more
than the ordinary mania which Is the
collection Of odd hats.
Princess Troubetzkoy will shortly re-
tire TO her Virginia homestead, Castle
HUI, in Albemarle County, In order to
fulfill her contract with the Messrs,
Shubert for another play, which. like
The Fear Market" now at the Comedy
Theater, will treat of some startling
phase of New York society life.
Houdini is q. rich and studlous, espe-
cially upon the subject of esoteric lore
ana black magic. He expects TO retire
at % unless some one, somewhere, some
time. before then, invents a way to hold
hin, despite his Efforts to escape: one
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09

such, Houdlni declares, would retire him.
His secret will die with him.
Arrangements have been made for the
production OF Faust" by tho Poll COM
pany. This will mark the first time the
play has been produced by an American
stock company.
The entire Ziegfeld's "FolIies" from
the New Amsterdam Roof will appear at
the big banquet which his friends are
giving to Marcus Loew In the gold room
Of the Astor Hotel this evening, in COM
memoration of his tenth anniversary in
the theatrical business.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09
Tree quotes History.

At a recent reception Sir Herbert
Tree attended a lady was reproachins
the Shakespearean actor for not going
into society more frequently.
you ought TO give US more oppor-
tunities to iionize you." she COM
planned.
by being lionized."
And he was?'' suggested the fair In
quisitor.
''HA" finished Tree, WAS Danisi."
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09

sill that will hold just enough for two,
with her favorite recipe so changed that
1t will provide only enough to serve two.
Another way to announce an engage
meht is to have little bright colored
birds such as are sold at favor counters
resting on the edge of each goblet when
the guests are seated. Each bird has a
tiny card round Its neck with the names
written on one side and "a little bird
wants to tell you something" on the
other
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09
sister sac. EDDIE Fey.

There 10 an interesting law suIt
pending In New York court that re.
yeals some domestic history of q pop.
ulsr stage star. Mrs. Mary A. Doyle
is suing her brother Edwin Fitzser-
aid, who on the stage is the well.
known comedian, Eddie Fsy. for the
expense OF rearing and educating his
Oldest child.
FoS several years Foy and his seven
children have been making a tour OF
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09
asemsn Inter,iener.I

Cyril Maude says that the funniest
thing that ever happened to him dur
ing his American tours was when a
western reporter sought an interview,
which was granted. The British actor
was eating breakfast at the time and
asked the questioner TO proceed.
well" began the reporter, 40 you
like eegsr'
Mrs. Laagtry, when told OF this sx.
perisncs, however, said that she could
match IT, A reporter approached her
In the parlor Of hotel and asked 10
Interview her. She consented. but
added that she was about 10 take tea.
and. would talk as she did 20. A waiter
approached and Mrs Lanstry ordered
Russian tea. "insgine that" said the
reporter, "and here ali these years I
had supposed that you were a French
actressl"--Thester Magazine.
Msude oaell. who appears In Nobody
Home" r. the owner Of q fashionable
hotel in Boston, MAss
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09
Playing For Bio Stakes.

Then Griffith set about with this,
beginning to gather other forces about
him, and in months time "The Birth
Of a Nation" was launched. It's an
old story now Of how the wiseacres
all predicted a dismal failure. Griffith
The Washington herald., 1916-04-09
Paderewski Plays
at National Thursday

Paderevski, the great pianist, win b
heard in recital next Thursday afternoon.
April Is. at 4:so. under the management
of Mrs. wilson-Greene. Standing sloof
from the public. sbsorbed IN his profes-
sion. he Is the most interestins ana
significant figure in the world Of piano
forte music. A poet IN tone. he reveals
the clinging sweetness Of the lyric or
the rolling progress OF the epic He
makes his instrument sing a song "a n
with the human voice. or gives n ths
crashing colors Of an orchestra The
years that have passed since first he be-
gan 10 come to us have served only 10
ripen, mellow and broaden his art The
mystery Of his presence nov, ~ ever
casts its spell upon his sudience. His
hold on the public was never more firm
Unfortunate Poland sslns glory and con-
ISOLATION in having such q son-
Only One skssfns Chsxtssts rAessA.
Charlotte, the mxrvelous ice bsfierfno
at the Hippodroms. says there are ]. .ltt
,hatlottes IN greater New York. Hsr
information is bssed upon the returns
she has received since ths snnouncs-
msnt was made that every rirf named
Charlotte would be given q copy Of her
skating book upon application Re-
quests for that number Of autographed
copies have been reossved 10 data
Mrs. Jacques Martin. who sppesrs In
Daddy Lons Less- IN the part Of MIA
ssmpie. IL well known N wsshinston
and has many friends IN the city.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-12-15
PETITIONING FOR BETTER
TRAIN SERVICE

The Chamber of Commerce is be-
hind petition which is being circu-
lated on all towns on the Rock Island
from Bucklin to Dalhart asking for
a train to carry mail which will get
into Kansas City near o'clock each
morning. Under the present train
service letter mailed after 9 o'clock
in the morning is "a hours old before
leaving town. This makes it neces-
sary for great deal of town business
to be transacted by wire. 1t also
makes 1t necessary to lose a day in
making trip to any point in the
east. Petitions are signed and turned
in from twelve of the towns and more
are expected before the end of the
week. 1t is to be hoped the railroad
can be made to see the necessity of a
more respectable train service for
this part of the southwest,