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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-31

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The doubtful states are New York,
Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jer'
sey, West Virginia, Ohio. Indiana,
Kansas, South Dakota, Montana, Ida
no, all with Republican leanings, and
Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Colo
RADIO, Now Mexico, Arizona and Ne
vada, oil with Democratic leanings.
II the Democrats carry the states
with Democratic leanings they VIII
still lack 6S votes, and these they
could get by carrying New York, 40;
Indiana, Is; West Virginia. 8. An
other possible combination is as fol-
lows: Kansas, 10; Ohio. "a; New Jer'
sey, IA; Idaho. 4; Montana, 4; South
Dakota, s; Connecticut, Z.
The impression this year is as It
has been In practically every cam
paign, to.wit: As goes New York 80
goes the union. That state Is whim-
steal. but for the most part II has sid.
| ed with the Republicans. In 1892 II
gave Cleveland a plurality OF 45.462
In 1908 II gave Taft plurality OF 202,'
6O2, while Hughes for governor pulled
through with only 69.462 plurality
Two years later Dix. the Democratic
nominee for governor, won with plu
rality OF 67.4O1.
In 1912 New York gave Wilson
plurality OF 2OO,Oi7, and two years
later the Republican nominee for gov
ernor received a plurality Of 145,432.
This was the vote OF New York II
1912: Wilson. 655,i75; Taft, 455.i2s
Roosevelt, 390.02i.
It is impossible to make calculations
! on former results. for the reason tina
the Republicans entered the campaign
in a demoralized state. due to the de
Election OF the Progressives led by Mr.
Roosevelt. The latter gentleman u
seeking to throw his following 4
Hughes, but with what success cal
only be known when the results are In
Another factor that makes for ur
certainty Is the attitude toward WI
son OF certain elements In his owl
party. The Democratic stronghold !
New York City. but no one seems {
, know just how Tammany feels towar
Wilson. Tammany is the chief organ
! iration in the big city. and indiffel
! ence on It's part would tell disastrous
/, iy on Wilson's prospects.
} SO you see. dear reader, II Is d.
cidedly uncertain as to the outcom,
, Two or three times II has loked q
} though there would be a landslide
{ Wilson's favor. but In each instanc
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-31

Many papers over the state publish
ed in the smaller cities have made
great boasts and claimed the pennant
on various products OF the orchard,
the farm and the garden. and the
Eagle has Joined heartily In the Choir
us. We do II for a two-fold purpose
the man who produces exceptionally
fine specimens in any line likes for
the people to know of'his progressive
methods and the success he is max
ing, and those who read OF his sue
cess will noturally be encouraged &c
try to do greater things themselves
The Eagles position is that publicity
is the greatest aid that can possibly
be given TO any cause.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-31
At THE COLONIAL.

THE Shepherd OF the Hills" which
comes to the Colonial Theater Novem.
Der Ord, is a dramatization OF Harold
Bell Wright's novel, the dramatization
having been made by Mr.. Wright and
Fishery w. Reynolds.
The Shepherd Of the Hills" Is an
intensely spell.binding story Of love.
mystery and heroic daring; II gets q
grip on life and brings peace to the
soul OF any man or woman who
reads Il.
The woods and hills are part OF
Gods handiwork. They Will give
peace and strength to all who seek
them. From this play you may. in
some measure, feel their influence
and know some OF the ways OF divine
providence.
You will ask OF this story. Are tho
characters In the play real people'
Does the old shepherd live only In
the pages OF the book or on the stageY
Is there a Sammy Lane and Young
Mattr You will say they are all very
familiar, and you seem somehow to
have known them long time. The
scenes may seem new and yet old. II
you 20 to the Ozark hills you will find
somewhere a sheep ranch In Mutton
Hollow" and q Dewey Bald" But II
Is from a log house above the mists
that you will view these hills and for
ests and take OF their peace and
strength.
That inspiration of the old Sshep-
herd" and his friends will come to you
also as you follow the old trail that Is
nobody knows how old.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-31
Seats on Sale Wednesday.
events have dissipated the hope. O

events have dissipated the hope. On
the principle Of not swapping horses
while crossing q stream. Wilson ought
to win. But traditional Republication
may assert itself and put Hughes In
by a good majority.
1t is never proper to wager. This Il
a good time to do the proper thing, to.
wit. Stay out and come down to the
Eagle office on the evening Of No.
vember Z without trepidation.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-31
THE PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST.

You will want to do some guessing
as to the outcome Of the presidential
contest. Suppose we 90 back q bit.
In 1904 Roosevelt received Of the
popular vote 7,62O,337 and Parker g..
O79,041. In the electoral college the
vote stood: Roosevelt, 1886; Parker
40.
In 1908 Taft received OF the popular
vote 7,677,7ss and Bryan 6,4O7, 1892. In
the electoral college Taft got 1921
votes and Bryan 162.
In 1912 Wilson received OF the pop
ular vote 6.293.O19, Roosevelt 4,119,5O7
Taft S,4s4,956. In the electoral col
lege the vote stood: Wilson 1876
Roosevelt SIS. Taft s.
The total vote in 1912, including al
parties, was l5.O36,542.
Total number OF votes this year II
the electoral college, 531; necessar.
TO elect, 266. The Republicans ar,
reasonably sure OF 179 votes in tn,
electoral college; TO win they mus
get 81 doubtful votes.
The Democrats are reasonably sur,
OF li9 votes in the electoral college
to win they must get III doubtful
votes.
or the doubtful votes, 1874 have
Republican leaning. while 40 have
Democratic leaning.
Here are the practically certain Re
publican states and the electoral vot
| NJ each.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-31
WHERE THE EAGLE SPREADS
OVER TOO MUCH TERRITORY.

The figures follow: Marks, c. G. No.
62l; weight, 7s4; sale price, IS cents;
amount for lint, s137.52. The cotton
seed netted $39.40, Sampling and
weighing, Is cents; commission for
selling, 20 cents. Net profit for the
bale to the producer, $176.57. ""
Now the Eagle. published in Brazos
county, the county containing the most
fertile soil in America, makes this
statement: This is the champion bale
Of cotton ever produced, not only in
our own county, or in Texas, or In the
Southwest, or even in America, but
in the. world.-Bryan Eagle, October
26, 1916. W. 90
But talking about money for a sin
gle bale OF cotton, what do you know
about one bale bringing $179.95! One
nickel more would have been one hun.
dred and eighty. Think Of It! Well,
Ed Gustavus OF Wealthy sold a bale
to CASTOR Palmer for all that money.
Been telling you about Wealthy all this
time. And here Wealthy takes the
rag off the bush again. You Wealthy
fellows ought to come across and ev.
cry last one Of you subscribe for the
Star for two years In advanve. Sure
But Flynn and George and Coley El
liott are anxious to hear about that
bale. Well. Ed l.. Gustavus put the
remainder Of his crop in one bale. The
lint weighed 760 and sold for 10 cents
bringing sl44.i0. The seend, 1885,
pounds at s51. came to 1855. making
n total OF sl7995. Take your hat Of
to- Wealthy!-Normangee Star, Oct
Der 27, 1916. .'ti''
Now. son, take down your sign
Brazos county is a good county, to b
sure, for II corners with Leon. Might!
good thing to have good ncighbors
you know. But don't brag too quick
Always walt TIL you hear from tn,
real thing. .... 'fG
A LEON BOOSTER.
Bryan's big bale was sold TO co,
ton buyer and brought real money
while the account OF the Normange,
bale sounds like II was sold to a mer
chant and paid for In store account
This. you know, makes n big differ
ence. We are not saying this Is true
but the Stars account OF the transaC
ton sounds like II. Then anotho
thing. this Normangee wonder was no
n regular bale, rs II will be noted III
Star says he put the remainder OF hi
crop In one bale" The Eagle wa
talking about regular bale OF cottor
and not n crop proposition. Thi
Normangee bale was like the old VIC
man who set a hen on a hundred egg
and told her 10 spread herself" Thi
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-31

The Pittsburgh Dispatch remarked
that mir. Bryan was held back by a
crowd" and the Indianapolis News
was mean enough to say. THAT makes
the fourth time"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-31

II you want to feel plum good about
our little city Of Bryan. 20 out and
take look at some OF the other towns
that claim to be in our class and men.
tally compare them.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-31
WHO KNoWs2 FATHER!

Nobody knows where the money goes.
Nobody knows, nobody knows!
Frills and frocks,
Silks and smocks,
A bit Of feather, o
A new dab OF leather.
A ravishing hat,
A sporty cravat.
Some powder, some cream,
A gown that's dream
But nobody knows where the money
goes.
Nobody knows that 1t goes for clothes
Nobody knows, or nobody knows
But-father!
New York Herald.
It could also very truthfully be said
nobody knows how the money comes
or whence II comes, but-father.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
WEIGH H0N0RED
BY the Master Plumbers in An
nuaI State Convention In
the City of Parkersburg.

PARKERSBURG, March 24,-The
two days convention of the West Vir-
ginia Master Plumbers Association
closed with sumptuous banquet We'd
ntsday night at tho Elks' club.
The election resulted az follows:
President. J. r. shanklin. Charleston;
vice president, =. @. schoAeld. Wheel
ing: secretary-treasurer, w, r. Thay-
er, Charleston.
Delegates 10 the national convention
to be held at Atlantic City In June arc
H. II. Nelson, Parkersburg; Frank @.
WEIGH. Ciarkshurg, and F. g. Yonker,
slstersville. Alternates were William
Hare. Wheeling; r. H. Holzworth.
Huntington. and w. e Eckard, Wheel
ing.
The legislative committee appointed
consists of William Bodell, Bluetield;
w. B. Blottman. Williamson; e. G.
schotield. Wheeling; William Hare
wheeling; F. G. WEIGH. Clarksburg;
R. H. HolzwortA. Huntington; F. w
Bockway, Huntington: r. G. Yonler
sEBtersville, and II. II. Nelson, Park
ersburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
DAVIS WILL
Is Probated and John w. Davis
Qualities as Executor Of
the Same.

The will of the late John J. Davis
was probated Thursday and John W.
Davis qualified as Its executor giving
bond OF $4,000 with E. B. Temple
man and osman e. swartz suretIes.
e. B. Tenpleman, ]. Horror Davis
and J. Carl Vance were appointed APP
prnIsers of the estate.
The document provides that John
w. Davis shall receive his fathers
law library. Office fixtures and the
like, that Miss Emma Davis, daugh-
ter. shall receive $4,000. that each
of his grandchildren, John ]. Davis
Preston, Walter Preston and Julia
Mcdonald Davis shall receive $3.50
each, that notes held against Isabel
Blnckford. his nefce, be cancelled and
delivered up, that the Central Pres
byterian church receive 5000, of
which 500 IL for foreign missions,
500 for home missions and 500 for
the pastors salary or current e1-
penHes, that Mrs. Anna Davis, the
widow, shall receive his private IL
brsry and all other property not
herein provided for to hold her life
time. and then II Ia to be divided
equally among his heirs.
The Will was dated March 10,
1916,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
SALEM MAN CHOSEN
DISTRICT PRESIDENT

work.
The following officers for the en-
suing year were elected:
President Cortland v. Davis,
Vice-prestdent-w. Hall, Weston.
Corresponding secretary - Miss
Josephine Sheets, Clarksburs.
Recording secretary-Miss Fern
Binkerd. Roanoke.
Treasurer-Miss Harriet Curry
Lost Creek.
Junior superintendent-Mrs. Lille
Stalnaker, Weston.
Mission superintendent-AIrs. A,
B. Rohrbaugh, Clarksburg.
Prison work supertntendent-Miss
Blanche Price. Clarksburg.
Citizenship supertntendent-Roy
Lawson, Stone Coal.
Members of executive committee
Mrs. Bertha Mckinney, huntsville
and j. g. Jackson, Jane Lew.
Miss Smith and Mr.. Gates left this
morning for Martinsburg. where they
are to participate in the Martinsbure
District Christian Endeayor conven.
ton.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
societY Is Entertninod.

The Willing Workers Society Of
the First Baptist church met Tues
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. w.
B. Conway and despite the very In
clement weather. there was good
attendance Of loyal members. Scrip
ture reading and prayer by the pres
idant was followed by brief busi-
ness session, after which Mrs. w. G.
Taylor gave q very interesting talk
on "Our Obligation to the Stranger
and Visitnrs in the Church. and Com-
munity," bringing out very forclbly
the fact that members should make
the most Of this Obligation or appor-
tunity and that in spiritual az well
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
IIREl WORKING MEN
A Local Druggist Suggests Remedy
for 0yerw0rkbd. Rundown Men.


The following letter from Manager
Hodes recounts the experience and
condition Of many Clarksburg men.
Read this letter and our offer which
follows.
Brooklyn, N Y. 81 am general
office manager. and leame so nervous
and run down In health that lost my
appetite and finally my health broke
down completely. largely because OF
oyerwork. tried Beef Iron and Wine.
and other remedies without help. /
saw Vinol advertised, and soon after
taking 1t noticed an Improvement
| now have a hearty appetite. sleep
better. feel better and have gained
considerable in weight. Samuel Hodes.
sol Stone Ave.
The reason Vinol Is so successful In
such cases is because II contains the
three Oldest and most famous tones
viz.-the medicinal elements Of fresh
cod llvers without oil, ,peptonate OF
iron and beef peptone.
We ask every rundown, oyerwprked
man In Clarksburg to try a bottle OF
vinol with the understanding that
their money will be returned II 1t fails
TO help them as It did Mr.. 'Hodes.
Stone q Mercer. Druggists, Clarks-
burg, w. Wa Advertisement
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
YES-T IS POSSIBLE
ITO STOP RHEUMATISM

Rheumatism Is q tprmenting and
stubborn malady. In some cases It
yields to treatment which IS without
avail in other cases.
The darling pains, lame muscles or
stitFened joints only disappear bygrad.
ually expelling the uric acid, and SO
many thousands have been relieved by
the blood-enriching oiI-food in SCOTS
Emulsion that you should give it a
faithful trial. SCOTS Emulsion acts as
apowerful blood-punfier by increasing
the red corpuscles and it strengthens
the organs to carry of the acids which
cause The trouble.
TryScott's Emulsion. Ttcanuot harm.
It has helped thousands and may be ek.
actly what you need. No Alcohol.
Scott & Bowae. BloOmhsld.N.J. Is-D
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
BY Christian Endeavorers at
Successful Convention lust
Closed at Weston.

Miss Pearl Smith was the first
speaker Of the evening at the closing
session Of the Clarksburg District
Christian Endeavor convention,
which met In the city of Weston.
Miss Smith is a Junior worker and
the subject OF her address was IA
Child's Religion" q. p. Gates, Of
Chicago, followed with an inspiring
address on the Doorway OF Oppor-
tuntty." Louis q. Black. OF Morgan
town. state president. closed the con-
ventinn with decision service which
resulted In a number of delegates
signing the covenant cards to do bet
ter work In the future along the diff
ferent phases of Christian Endeavor
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
Relief WORK
Among 1000 Persons Made
Homeless by Fire at Paris
Goes Along Swiftly.

PARIS, Tex. March 24.-work OF
relieving the 5000 persons made
homeless by the fire OF Tuesday
night was carried along swiftly
Thursday. Large sums of money
raised in Paris and cities nearby
were distributed.
Hundreds Of persons slept on
lawns and in Jublic buildings We'd
neaday night. Railroad stations
were turned into dormitories for
women and children.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
To Give An entertainment,

The Clarksburg Brotherhood is
arranging to give an entertainment
Friday evening ut the First Metho-
dist Episcopal church. The program
will include numbers by plantation
quartet. an impersonation Of Keller
by little man, a speech on prepar-
edness by an old favorite and char
acter sketch by a big man. Then the
cook will ring the bell and all will
sit down to a feast. All men are cor
daily invited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24

as social way they must discharge
the obligation, keeping to the fore
front always the religious or spirit
ual side. The ten minute talks which
always follow the business session
were food for the mind and heart and
are proving great helps An inform
al social session followed. Light re-
freshments were served. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. W. CASTOR
April IS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
DEATH TOLL SIX
Infant Carried Away by In
diana Tornado Succumbs
to Injuries.
.tnr AsseelA4Eu pnEnsl

INDIANAPOLIS, March 24.-The
death of the infant of Albert Erwin,
OF Monon, brought the death toll
taken by the tornado. which swept
northern Indiana early Wednesday,
to six. The child was carried a dis
tance Of more than 100 feet by the
wind and it's injuries and exposure
caused 1t sdeath.
The property loss was estimated at
s2.OOol000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
SALEM MAN IN HOSPITAL.

ELLIS Williams, a we'll known res
ident OF Salem. was operated unon
in the Kessler hospital Thursday
morning. Mr.. Williams rallied NICE
ly and will be able to leave the hos
pital in a few days.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
SECOND SEAPLANE
Said to Have Been Brought
Down by English on
Kent Coast.
Inv AnnnntA.mr nrtr,

LONDON, March. 24-Adyices re-
ceived from Dover stated that sec
ond German seaplane was brought
down after the raid made by the four
German aeroplanes over the Kent
coast last Sunday. It is said a
British airman who was crossing the
channel in new aeroplane saw the
raid in progress and Joining In the
chase OF the Germans succeeded in
bringing down one of their machines.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
HIGH powered
AerepIanes Are Offered Uncle
Sam for Arnyby Aero Club
of America.
tpY asseerArrp ratss,

NEW YORK. March Pin a tole-
gram sent to President Wilson
Thursday the Aero Club OF America
offered for army use in Mexico two
htgh-powered aeroplanes, which the
club says excel in every way the
present. army flying equipment.
The telegram also said the Aero
Stub had already listed nineteen IL
ecnsed avintors who were willing to
nlunteer for service in Mexico.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
TWO MORE SHIPS
Are Sunk at Sea, One a British
and the Other AMOR
Weaian.

LONDON, March 2a.-The Norweg-
ian steamship Kannik was sunk We'd
nesday night, according to despatch
to Lloyds from Hayre. The crew was
saved.
The British steamship Sea Serpent
also has been sunk.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
Entartains club.

The Golden Rule Sunshine Cluo
met Wednesday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. II. C. Weed OF Null
berry street A very delightful az
ternoon was spent with fancy work
and music. At 4 o'clock the hostess,
assisted by Miss Vada Mcdonald,
ReFYed . salad luncheon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
FUNSTON WANTS
MORE AER0PLANES.
Gnv ASSOCIATED PRESS,

WASHINGTON. March "a
General Funston Thursday
asked for eight more aero
planes. He wants four to go to
Columbus to fly with General
Pershing's columns and four
others to be sent to his head
quarters at Fort Sam Houston
to be held for emergency work.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
FRFyCH BARK Sunk.

LONDON. March "a .-I1loyds reports
that the French bark Bougalnvllle has
been sunk. Twenty-Five members Of
its crew were picked up.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
ONE MARRIAGE LICENSE.

A marriage license has been issued
o Frank j: shoat and Margaret A.
Morgan.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24

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The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-01
TUESDAY

The military authorities of the United States are now awaiting the result of the conference between General Hugh L. Scott and Gen eral Obregon, It will probably take place at Eagle Pass within the next few days. And it is expected that the future actions of the American troops now ill Mexico will depend upon the outcome of the conference. Nothing concerning Villa and his movements or the movements of the American troops is told about in today's dispatches.
 General Pershing has confirmed the death of an American soldier in a report submitted today to army headquarters at San Antonio. The name of the soldier is not given. He was killed during the engage ment which took place at Parral when American troops were fired upon by MeXicans.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-01
THURSDAY

It is reported in Paris that Kaiser Wilhelm has issued a proclamation to his soldiers, asking that they effect the capture of Nerdun on or before May 6 and telling them of his confidence ot his ability to do SO He says that he wants the stronghold to be a birthday pres ent to his son, the Crown Prince Frederick, from the German sol diers. The crown prince is in com mand of the operations now being conducted before Verdun.
 And in consequence of the kaiS- CTS proclamation, the fighting be fore Verdun has been redoubled, if such could be done. All along the line artillery fire has recommended, and it is freely predicted in Paris that the coming week will see the greatest assault against the de lenses of Verdun ever inaugurated. The kaiser is said to be personally experimenting the operations be- fore Nerdun at the present time.
 And the French are preparing to receive the attack. Large quanti- ties of supplies of all kinds are be ing rushed 10 the front, together with achievements. A large part
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-01
WAR NEWS OF WEEK

of the latter is composed of Rus sian troops, lately reported to have arrived in France
 A Berlin report of today states that activity along the western bat tlefront has been general alternate attacks by the forces engaged hay ing been made The only gains re ported were made by the Germans in the Neuville district, where the French trenches were exploded by miles and later captured. together with many of their defenders.
 Regardless of the controversy now going on between Germany and the United States. in connection with the submarine question. an other steamship was sunk by a German Underseas boat in the North sea today. according 10 London dis patches Ana il seems that the Germans made an effort to evade the submarine controversy by sink ing the ship with gunfire instead of by the customary use of tor pedo Whether or not any lives were lost in the disaster is not known
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-01
OUR OWN TROUBLES

of solving the problem which con fronts the military authorities of both Mexico and the United States may be solved.
 In the meantime, Carranza is per sistently insisting upon the with drawal of the American troops from Mexico and has sent another note requesting to be informed concerning what action is to be taken. He in sists that his soldiers are amply able to cope with the situation, as far as Villa is concerned.
 A dispatch from Fl Paso asserts that the United States troops in Mexico are now retreating toward the American border The report is not believed