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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-05
Standing Of Teams.

Where They Play Today.
Galveston az II. Worth.
Houston at Dallas.
Beaumont at Waco.
San Antonio at Shreveport.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-05

rs there any qualification in being
favorite SOM" asked the ordinary
,'citizen. YES" replied the politician;
l"about the same as going fishing even
II you don't catch anything."-wash-
ington Star.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-05
TEXAS LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Houston 6. Dallas 8.
Waco 8, Beaumont 0.
San Antonio I. Shreveport 2.
Galveston 3. Fort Worth 3 (1s in.).
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
Don't Neglect Kidneys
Swamp-Root DR.. Kilmer's Prescrip-
ton, 0verc0mes Kidney Trouble

It is now conceded by physicians that
the kidneys should have more attention
as they control the other organs to a re-
markable degree and do a tremendous
amount Of work in removing the poisons
and waste matter from the system by
filtering the blood.
The kidneys should receive some as
sistance when needed. We take less ex-
ercise, drink less water and often eat
more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing
the kidneys to do more work than nature
intended. Evidence of kidney trouble.
such as lame back, annoying bladder
troubles, smarting or burning, brick
dust or sediment, sallow complexion
rheumatism, maybe weak or Irregular
heart action, warns you that your kid
neys require help Immediately to avoid
more serious trouble.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
most remarkable success as a kidney and
bladder remedy is DR.. Kilmer's swamp
Root. There is nothing else like it. liz
is DIR. Kilmer's prescription used IN pri-
vate practice and it is sure to benefit you
Get bottle from your druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR.
Kilmer L Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for O.,
sample bottle. When writing be sure andsl
mention this paper Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08

The victims of auto-intoxication are
many thousand. BY reason of the tox-
ms or poisons, bred in the intestines,-
these poisonous bacteria are sent ALI
through the blood channels and the
victim feo!s tired, sleepy and head
achy. or the brain doesn't work as
usual. The best treatment for this is
to drink hot water before breakfast
plenty of water all day and procure a
supply of DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets,
made Of May-apple, leaves of aloe,
etc. with no calomel, entirely vege-
table, which can be obtained at drug
stores for Is cents.
Equally important is it to cleanse
kidneys and bladder, and drinking
plentifully of pure water will cleanse
them to certain extent. Then obtain
at the drug store a little Anuric, which
was first discovered by DR. Pierce of
the Surgical Institute in Buffalo, n. Y.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
And More COMING.

The stern father had consented to
the engagement, and the young fellow
was wildly elated.
He loved fair Flossie for her good
ness, of course but she was also the
daughter of Il very wealthy father.
And his gratified excitement showed
in his voice and face.
ooh, well, Brown" said the old man.,
as he thoughtfully eyed the cigar the
sutton offered him, you NEEDN'T be so
conceited about it! You're the seventh
young chap I've accepted as pros
pective son-in-law this year, and I'm
expecting two more to come along next
week"
"W-w-what! ~ Stammered Brown. Il
Il don't understand what you mean y
at MEANS" said the elderly cynic
amusement for my girl and free cigars
for me-"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
There Came a Mighty Tug Upon the
Cable.

crews of whom even Satan himself
is afraid We are to sail to the won
derful lard of Mexico and fill our
holds with its treasures. But there
will be storms tc overcome, dying COM
rades to minister to AMI prorer
prayers for our success to be said,
therefore we cannot sail without q
priest. Be one of US as our holy ad-
visor and your share shall lie next to
mine" The priest smiled ur at him.
Eyes, you will need a priest, AID
therefore will go. But it is not the
gold of these heathens that wish, but
merely their souls. May claim them
as ny share?" Montbar laughed
loudly.
'As many as you car get. But how
do you plan to snare such cunning
things?"
Listen and will tell. Upon some
mountain top from wherce it may be
seen from afar your men must build
me a great mission. In front of this
mission will place great magic
lure, so that all seeing it shall be
drawn closer. And once have them
before it shall talk to then of the
true faith until one by one they shall
embrace it that Christ 'rlay receive
them. Thus in my keeping will be
their souls. An I not crafty, also"
Montbar slapped his thigh.
''Wondrous so, Father, ard it is a
good bargain for both of us-the souls
for you ard the gold for me. But what
is to be the magic lure?"
"That, my son, you shall know II
good time. You say you sail in
fortnight. Upon the morning of your
departure you must send NE 40 Of
your men to convey it to the ship.
You promise that?"
"As many as you WISH" Mortbar
agreed.
And when the day of sailing came
and 40 straining men hauled aboard
one of the ships great cross made of
iron, Montbar walked about it In much
ave. by all the saints, Father" he
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08

take his choice, but the way it all Zap
pened was like this: Carlos &c Mont
bar, grown old and gray as silver fox
In adventures upon land and sea and
adventures upon land and sea and
listening with his ear to the ground
the better to hear the rumbles from
afar, arose saying to himself:
"Cortez! Who, then, is he to be a
worker of marvels which cannot do?
True. he has shaken the tree CT con-
quest first and many golden apples
have fallen into his helmet, but ia his
haste has he Tot left as Elany more
behind? I will follow ia his steps,
and with much less trouble than be-
fell him gather those he has left be-
hind, also becoming rich and famous.
will take my two ships. summon
my men ard sail TIC this land of gold"
And thus having determined he as
sembled his crews, after which he
sought out the good padre Ferdinand.
''Father," he said. 81 have two as
good ships as ever broke al wave and
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
Poisoned by Thousands
(By L. H. SMITH, NJ. d.

Anuric should be taken before meals
1t is many times more potent than
hthia, and many find that ii dissOlyesr.
uric acid as water does sugar.
DIR. Weir Mitchell once said: what
we call diseases are only symptoms OF
conditions. Allow the mans vitality to
be reduced to certain point, and he is
ripe for any of these weaknesses or
certain conditions which we call dis
ease"
Through failure of kidneys TO acG..
through congestion. Inflammation, any
persons condition is ripe for disease to-
fasten its hold upon the system
Anuric has been tested for the past
few years for kidney, bladder, uric acid
troubles. rheumatism, govt. and such
ailments as follow. and so many caseS
both acute and stubborn have Yielded
to this wonderful remedy that do not
hesitate to recommend it.-Adv-
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
RUSSIANS TO AID
ROOhAN|AN FORCES
FEUToN FORCES MAY FIND stun.
eohN RESISTANCE BEFORE
lHEY ENTER BUCHAREST.
sPerate Roumanians, Aided by Rus.
an roops' are Defending APP
Proaehes to Capital, But Ger
mans Continue to Advance.

Paris.-Desperately the Rouman.
ANS probably aided by Russian
troops are defending the southern
ana western approaches to Bucha.
rest, while the Teutonic advance con-
tlnues to press more closely on the
Roumanian capital from the north.
west
Inc Cologne Gazette publishes an
unconfirmed report that Russian
troops have arrived at Bucharest to
ala the hard pressed Roumanian
forces.
Progress for the advancing German
ana Austro-Hungarian armies in Wal
lachia and south of Bucharest is re-
ported by Berlin, which says the Rou-
manlans continue to offer resistance.
The Roumaniens apparently are on or
near the line of the Argeshu, as Petro-
grad says the invaders have occupied
Two towns south of Bucharest and
near that river.
Field Marshal Won Mackensen. Der.
lin records, has thrown an army
across the -Niaslov lowlands, which
would be approaching the Argeshu in
the direction of Bucharest.
The Russians continue aggressive.
ly their offensive against the Austro-
German lines from the Carpathians
to southern Pennsylvania Berlin
states the Russian attacks, which are
declared to have been along a front of
1876 miles from Jamlonitza to Kedzi
Vasarhely, resulted only in small ad.
yantages, which are declared not to
be commensurate with the cost in men
and ammunition. Petrograd admits
repulse southwest of Vakarka in the
Carpathians, but records the capture
of a ridge of heights south of Kirli.
bahia.
The fighting in Dobrudja has be.
come more intense. Bucharest an.
nounces a violent attack along the
whole front in that region. Berlin de.
clares that the attack against the Bull
garian left wing in Dobrudja failed
and that British tanks" are being
used by the attackers.
In Galicia there also has been a re.
awakening of activity. Petrograd re-
cords that an Austro-German attempt
to take the offensive north of the Tar.
nopol-Seloczow railway was repulsed.
In Macedonia, in France and on the
Austro-Ttalian front there has been
no important change in the situation.
The artillery activity on the Somme
front in northern France and in the
Trentino and Carso regions of the
Italian thea-er is reported to be in.
creas-ng. Both Berlin and Paris
claim the repulse of attacks northwest
of Monastir in Serbia.
Russians operating near Sultaina.
bad (Persia) between November %
and 81, made several attacks against
the enemy, mostly at night time, on
the right bank of the karasu, and
drove them in disorder across the
river, intlicting heavy losses.
Conspicuous success has been
gained by the British in their cam.
paign against the Germans in German
East Africa and the remnants of Ma
jor General Walhe's force, having lost
the bulk of their artillery and machine
guns and suffering probably over so
per cent of casualties, are making
eastwards for Mahenge.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
GOOD FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN

Children love SINNERS MacaronI
and Spaghetti because of it's delicious
taste. 1t Is good for them and you
can give them all they want. 1t is
great builder of bone and muscle, and
does not make them nervous and irri-
table like meat. The most economical
and nutritious food known. Made from
the finest Durum wheat. Write Skin
ner Mfg Co.. Omaha, Nebr., for beau
tiful cook book. 1t is sent free to
mothers.-Ady.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
you MAY LOOK YOUNG
BY Keeping Your Complexion Young
With cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purity, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
super-creamy emollients do much to
keep the skin clear, fresh and youthful,
as well as to keep the hair in a live.
healthy condition and the hands soft
and white.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
Practical pair.

Are the always happily marriedT'
Apparently so. At least, they are
not the sort of people who figure in
problem plays.
mop"
Mrs. Jibway belongs to so many
clubs that she never has time to- figure
out whether her soul is being starved
or not and Mr.. Jibway is so absorbed
In business that he has long since for
gotten that he ever had soul ."-Bir-
mingham Age Herald.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
Dutch Steamer Sunk.

London.-A Reuter- dispatch from
Las PaIamas. Canary Islands. says
the Dutch steamship Kediri, SITS
TONS. has been sunk. The crew was
landed. The Kediri was sunk by shell
fire from large submarine.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
More NIGHT Work.

Mrs. Flathush-This paper says so
that keys may be more accessible there
has been invented double keyring
that separate them into groups.
Mr.. Flatbush-Of course! Now a
man will not only have to hunt for the
keyhole, hut he'll have TO scramble
around to find the group his night-key
is in.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
Allied Troops at Plraeus.

London.-A detachment of French,
British and Italian troops disembarked
at Piraeus, the port of Athens, at 8
o'clock Friday morning without Incl
dent. according to wireless dispatch
received from Athens.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
Burial of Francis Joseph.

Vienna.-In the presence of Emper.
or Charles, the young crown prince,
Francis Joseph Otto. the kings of Bull
garia, Bavaria and Saxony, the Ger
man crown prince and large num-
Der of Teutonic princes and special
ENJOYS from neutral governments, the
body Of the late Emperor Francis Jo-
seph was buried Friday afternoon.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
Close Vote in New Hampshire.

Concord, N. H.-The governor and
council have issued formal declara.
ton of the election of New Hamp-
shire's Democratic candidates for
presidential electors, after an official
canvass of the presidential vote. The
official returns gave President Wilson
plurality of Sc, the vote being Will
son 43,779, Hughes 43,723.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
Same Idea.

THE man over there plunged in
deep and apparently unpleasant
thought. and the dog with him chas-
ing his tail, are both bent on the same
thing
whats that?"
Trying to make both ends meet"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
Viii. Robs chlhuahua Stores.

Juarez, Mexico.-villa bandits were
reported on Friday to be loading two
trains with loot from the stores and
private residences of Chihuahua City
and preparing to follow these trains
west on the Mexico Northwestern
railroad.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
Lost in Wonder.

Can you tell me what part women
played in the recent presidential cleo
tion?"
No" answered Mr.. Twobble Il
was so excited over Mrs. Twobble's
first visit to voting booth that l did
not notice what other women were do
ing"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
Advocates STRONGER Naval PoIiey

London.-"We are in a position of
unparalleled gravity" said Admiral
Baron Beresford in an address Friday
at a meeting to support a stronger
naval policy. "The crisis of the war
is now"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
Interesting Record.

The cornerstone laying had been
brilliant success. The weather was
fine, the speeches eloquent, the music
impressive The master of ceremonies
was very we'll satisfied with himself
vet with the dispersal of the crowd he
became strangely excited. Hurriedly
he sought the master mason.
rs it possible TO lift the cornerstone
again?" he asked.
Il am afraid not, sir" said the
mason. "Have you particular reason
for asking?"
81 have" said the master of the
ceremonies. "Tve left my hat in the
receptacle along with the records.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet TO
a laxative-three for a cathartic.-Adv
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08
lmportant to Mothera

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08

Charity for revenue only pay very
light dividends.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-08

said as he crossed himself, "you have
come prepared to convert a universe"
"If the better the day the better the
deed, why may it not as well be that
the greater the emblem the greater
the good?"
Whereupon they made sail and dis
appeared adown the western horizon.
And FROM that day nearly 400 years
ago until but a few months ago no eye
of man saw sign or trace of them.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-21
REASON IS A GOOD ONE


WICHITA, Kan. Dec. 20-A few
days ago Granville q. Wilson, 30 years
old came to Wichita from his farm
near Greenwich and got the district
court 10 grant him the rights of ma
joritN He said his mother who died
recently. made him the executor of
her Will and that ne could not carry
out her wishes until OF legal age
Thursday afternoon another reason
developed for Wilson'S desire % be-
come his own man. Her name is now
Mrs. Granville @. Wilson Yesterday n
was Rachel -. Wisccarvcr daughter
of q farmer living near Benton. The
young people were married by Judge
c. W. G.. Jones. Mn Wilson had no
guardian TO give his consent To tho
marriage SO he quietly spceded up the
district court case which would give
him the right TO wed as well as care
for his mothers estate.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-21

Information that would set the hour
Of the safe blowing was unavailable
yesterday, as no resident OF Skiatook
could be found that had heard the
explosion that tore the massive steel
door from its hinges, altho more than
n thousand people, residents of Ska
took were sleeping in the houses Of
the town, some within less than two
hundred feet.
II was stated yesterday that the
robbery of the hank was not known
until after 1880 O'Clock Wednesday
morning when early risers paSsinb
down the main street discovered the
front door of the banking institution
broken in and the safe blown. Bank
officials were notified Immediately.
Whether the safe blowers entered
the town and departed after the rob
berry by automobile or horseback Is
also mystery. but 1t is believed that
one of the two mediums was utilized
In making the escape, as no railroad
train passes thru Skiatook between
midnight and the hour the discovery
was made.
Local officers have formed the
opinion that the robbery was perpe-
tratcd by those men who broke Jail
at Ninita recently and who are thot
10 have since the Jail break robbed
two banks, one in the southern part
Ui Kansas and the other In the north
crn part OF Oklahoma.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-21

who explained that he had been read
ing about the campaign and had de-
cided that he could not have hap
pier Christmas than by donating per-
sonally TO the Empty Stocking fund.
When he gave the figure AZ sl00 sew
cral reporters and editors almost
tainted. And that's exactly how the
$1,000 figure was reached.
$500 In supplies.
boratiCns Of grocerie,, fruit. candy,
clothing ana meat 10y Wholesalers. re-
tall merchants and pthors amount 10
the total value OF almost $500 This
Is IN addition to the cash contrihu-
iions. The task OF collecting these
goods will be in charge OF Miss Flor
ence Head vice chairman of the COM
mittee. who has promised to have
every thing in the Chamber of COM
morcc assembly room AT i o'clock to-
night.
rive hundred sacks, made from col
cred mosquito netting. will be finished
today by q woman VINO Is donating her
services Tonight a force Of volunteer
workers. including many prominent
young society women, Will assemble at
the Chamber OF Commerce 10 begin
the pleasant task OF filling these sacks
with candy. nuts, fruit and toys The
committee bought 500 worth Of toys
originally. but yesterday was forced 10
purchase another SlOO worth on nc-
count 81 the additional names thnt
had been received They are all
good. up-to-date substantial toys. pur.
chased at II liberal discount
Clothing Not Overlooked.
Local merchants will today donate
Il large quantity or Children's shoes
a a. q. .
The remainder that may b"
needed will bo purchased outright.
As the distributinG aids aall at home
TO leave the presents they viii isccr-
tain whether or not the children need
Shoes nr 9tocking,. and II such Is the
case they Will issue an order Tor tho
articles. The order win Uc hunorcd
any time next weet at the office Of
Humane Agent Wolch H. the basement
of the court house.
So thorJ has been the committees
inv estieation that not single needy
family viii be overlooked. They have
secured the names hy personal in
and thru rcports from citi-
zers very few If the 1ames wcr"
from the parties themselves.
altho several did write in ana ask 90
be remembered.
In addition &c the pres 'n's 'hat viii
gladden. tine hearts If tho lltilc folks
each family will be given approNi-
matcly SO wcrth Of staple groceries.
such as flour, lard, canned goods AMI
brcad Each family will also get
large beef roast for their christmas
dinner The groceries should b" 'mplc
to last the average family during tho
balance Of the severe cold spell
Clarence Jack viii, take a picture II
the culNacadc of loaded automobiles rs
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-21
STREET CAR TURNS AROUND

Several passengers were severely
iolted yesterday and traffic ON the
y orktown avenue street car line was
stopped from O'Clock until late in the
afternoon as the result OF an accident
at Fourth and Main i'm which a.
Yorktown avenue street car turned ai-
most completely around In the street
The car was turning the corner at
Main when the front axle snapped
giving the car twirl that threw the
rear end out into the edge Of the
street. The passengers i'm the car were
considerably shaken Up. but none was
seriously hurt.
II was late in the afternoon before
the car was fixed. ana the cars
blocked in the rear moved on.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-21
BURY NEWMAN IN ARKANSAS
Body of Aged Pioneer TO be- Sent 10
SLOAN springs saturday.

The pudy of j. H. Newman, aged SO.
who died yesterday at the st. Louis
Springs, Ark. Saturday for intorment.
Mr. Newman is the father of Mrs. T..
Bee Guthrey He $ survived 10y two
sons. Carl and George Newman, and
two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Green
well. Of Santiago. California. and Mrs.
GUthroy
Mr Guthrey. who is on g good roads
tour to the north. WAS notified Vester-
day of the death. was expected home
today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-21
WORK EXPRESS MEN HARD
Wells Fargo and American Companies
IlaN inc IICaNirsI Emsinrss

Business for the Wells Fargo and
the American EXprcss companies here
is heavier this Christmas than ever be-
fore. Already each company has em-
ployed ten 10 fifteen extra men 10 help
handle the rush, but still they are un-
able to accommodate patrons as they
had planned to do.
The Wells Fargo Express company
Is handling over twice az much bust
ness as In any previous year. and the
American also reports a big increase
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-21
EXACTLY $1,000 IN
CHRISTMAS FUND
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE


ceries that are TO be left at the homes
of needy persons. G. T.. Steuve, Fred
Shaw and 9. NJ Pritchard. all Ro-
tarians, have each offered the use of
"A two-ton truck I'm delivering the ar
ticles The Tulsa Automobile Dealers
association has agreed To Furnish 10
To 20 cars for the same purpose, ana
many individuals will also loan the
use Of their autos More than twenty
young men have volunteered to ac-
company the cars and assist IN carry
ing the supplies TO those who are to
receive them.
A. II. Lewis. president of the Lib
erty National bank, gave the final
500 that brought the fund To $1,000.
His bank had previously contrib
uted s25
Arthur & McCune. III West First
street. made their contribution In
unique manner They agreed TO fur
nish all the flour needed by the com
mlttee at SO per hundred pounds. The
prevailing retail price of flour Is 50
per hundred Their contribution Will
amount to approximately $50
An Exciting Finish.
when the final tabulation of the
fund was made in The World office
last night it was found that the total
reached Just Sl.3a4i0 The editorial
staff was deploring the fact that It was
not an even 81 100 when the phone
rang and an official of the Exchange
National bank stated that he wanted
to give So This made the total
s1.39g40. The editorial staff imme-
diately held an important and lengthy
conference, with the result that 60
cents in perfectly good cash was
thrown into the fund. The total was
s1.400, Just as the man in charge OF
the fund began writing his story the
phone rang again. 1t was \. T.. Lewis