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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-24
CITY LOSES CASE
IN SUPREME COURT

Continued r'rom tirst pageD
woni" he acceptable 10 them. contc.".
pia."' 81 tax az so Oh each Si.oCJ VI IN"
''r*i 5000 OF purchases: s. ra each
$1,000 FROM $1,000 TO $iU0.Guo. and 81
on enti, @i.0oD Above 100000
civ Auditor trenshaw figures. that
on TINS basis the city would derive
s!""ocn annually. which would he :;
,""S "i H'""oo l" the city. tn" differ
enc" between the proposed scale aud
the Illegal tax OF $l.ip OH capital Mr.
trcnSh:tw thought that this scale was
tie iair"s: which has yet been dis,
1asSei' ana there is ever: indication
that II viii be adopted hv the Council
HA1 tIhH'; TO REFUND
TiNES .tLRF:tBi PAID
Eui if the Council passes it and puts
II irt" effect for the current year com
p!icai;"nS will surely arise. Th" Office
Of city Collector Eiulcc has ALREADY
received taxes at tho rate Of SIT" on
capital from ~ majority Of the Rich-
Hi"nd merchants. who paid. under pro-
tcSi. Tor the current year. with the
OLD rate standing as illegal. the city
VIII he called ON 10 refund ;hc diff
terence. ~. Ii the new taN on pur-
chtScs Is nut into effect it Will also fol-
low ihn, some mcrcnant. viii be en-
ti'ied 10 Il refund. while others viii
nave t" pa additional revenue 70 the
city.
y" the opinion ius; haiidod down
~ INC supreme court ::NcctS Il case
which originated in 1871 :, ia regard
ed as more than probdhl, that the mcr
chants who paid III. Illegal rate ihn
JeHr VIII also call upon the cts TO:
- refund. CRY Collector Hulcc csti-
mated tina: Il would cost tho cit! more
than Sl"".o0" for each year II the re-
fund - made.
With mos; city departments running
hshind Ia their expense accounts. aud
demands being made uron the Council
for increases in the pay OF employees
III All departments. ;hc authorities are
"!l"ntcd with - problem which :; VIII
uc difficult; to solve. In addition L.
this. there is an ins;stcnt cl&mu: for
MACY needed improvements throughout
The city and for Others which ii is now
impossible for the Council even Ia con.
slider The loss Of revenue follows
hard OF tho recent loss to the munIci-
pa!ity OF che income from liquor
licenses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-24

judgement t"l $tIS WAS entered yes.
;cfday in th" city Circuit court in
favor of John u! pcny against H. J.
Hrnlfnrh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-24
The w Gather
Furnished nv 4. y. wentHcr I,urcuu.
local Temperature.

NNUN temperature. ............. g..
;" /. NJ. temperature. .............. 81
Maximum temperature to : L. NJ. 6i
Aluminium temperature to L. M... n
irbh temperature -.
Normal tcmperaj urc for this date. Ii
tNccSS in temperatures. .......... u
deficiency in temperature since
.h'i' ''i q. . .. e. q. -. 3OJ
Accumulated deficiency since Janu-
AIRY .................. l5S
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Naint3ll. u hours ending ) i. NJ
Rainfall, ~ hours ending T. Nj
deficiency in rainfall since March
....'. ..
Deficiency in raiafall since Janu-
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CnNpIr.oNs IN IMrnI,r,Nr clrIEs

Temperatures. -: humidity. 81: wind.
Jircchoh southwest: wind. velocity. IL:
state OF weather, cloudy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-24
ALMOST AS SLEEP, DEATH
COMES TO AGED EMPEROR
HcstS Peacefully In Armchair, With
Hands Folded as il i'm
Prayer.
SIX MONTHS MOURNING PERIOD
BCdy Must &c Transferred From
SChoenhrunn Palace to tho H0f-
burg In Dead OF Night With Sol
onn Ceremony.


VIENNA. November - tvu London.
November -. delayed death came ."
Emperor Francis Joseph as sleep 20 -
child. while the sovereign was rcclin-
ing in an armchair in what he called
his workroom. His strength had
rapidly bccu cbhinG from O'Clock in
the afternoon OF yesterday, but Ne re-
fused I" take to his bed. After i
o'clock he began gradually to lose
consciousness. and went {" the end
without utterinG another word resting
peacefully in his chair with his hands
folded II he were in prayer
This afternoon Il death mask of the
Emperor was taken rs preliminary
to the cmbalmina Of tho body aud its
removal 10 The liofhurs. whore II viii
lie in state. The heart will be sealed
in n silver cup. while the intcstincs.
lungs and stomach will he placed in Il
copper urn.
The body must be transferred from
the Schoenbrunn Palace la tho ilof-
burg in the dead of The night. draw
By six hiack horses. The curtoGc will
be accompanied by torch bearers, aud
the nu.ridcrs also will carr torches.
After them Will come ~ squadron ui
cavalry and part OF tho mounted
guard. The hcurSc will hc preceded
by the court carriers. the LORD steward
and tho court rhnmbcilains III car
riascs drawn each by ST., horses. NJ
ter tho hcarsr will come IL carriage
containing the heart IN its silver cup.
followed by officers Of the body guard.
ia lace & ;tiCjalS and soldiers
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08
JUDGE w. C. DAVIS
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

or the Twentieth Judicial District,
composed OF the counties OF Brazos,
Robertson and Milan. has served the
people in this capacity since 1910.
and during this time he has, by his
superior ability, become recognized as
one OF the most able district attorneys
OF the state. He is a staunch Demo
crat. and above all is a man who be.
lieves in honest government.
Before being elected district attor.
ney he was In the state Legislature
and concerning his ability and service
II has been said Of him by other mem
bers Of that Body. while we may-not
agree with Judge Davis on all Ques-
tons. we have implicit confidence in
his ability and honesty"
Judge Davis is a man OF wide en
perience and In attainments is second
to none in the state. and a man OF ex.
cellent natural ability and one OF the
strongest and most effective orators
In the Southwest. He has made a
close study OF economical political
conditions and his intellectually with
a comprehension Of problems that con-
front US is esly leader among men
In their solution.
His friends believe he is the best
equipped man In this part OF Texas "a
represent us In the United States leg
islature. He is able. energetic and
incorruptable and we can always
know where he stands. He is beinl
urged TO make the race for congress;
from the sixth congressional district
and his friends are anxiously await
ing his acceptance OF the honor the,
wish 10 bestow upon him.
Judge Davis received his early edu
cational training in the public schools
later attending Baylor University
Texas State University and the Uni
versity Of Chicago. He was born IN
reared in Walker County.-cameror
Herald.
The above from ne Cameron Hell
aid Is a splendid tribute 10 our fellow
townsman. but that II is deserved :
recognized by every man in the dis
trict. Mr.. Davis has received er
eouragement from all over the sixt
district to make the race for congress
with assurances OF support from ever
quarter. but as yet he has not def
nitely made up his mind. He state
he will let the voters OF the distriC
know his intentions in the matte
within the next few days.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08
q position says:

Ing the senator's position says:
Senator John Sharp Williams has
long been recognized as one Of our
ahlest United States senators. He
foresees the need for greater nation.
nj preparedness and. Therefore. firmly
supports the administration program
for the national defense, with a Wis
ion that penetrates far into the future
in its possibility Of menacing contin.
gencies. I am not anticipating any
attack IN the first place. he declared.
I am anticipating bullying first. and
am anticipating the fact that the
American people will not consent TO
be bullied.' lie expressed himself as
Iegretting that congress had to meet
just at this time because OF the deli
cate questions that the administration
Is trying to adjust within the field. OF
diplomacy. I think said he. the
management OF our diplomatic affairs
would have been more wisely handled
by a man long visioned and deep Wis
toned and tender visioned. The presi-
Dent has all three OF them. They are
apt to be mismanased when they are
made q game OF battledore and shut.
tlecock on the floor Of these two
houses. even when am one who plays
the game The senator from Missis'
sippi is eminently correct. There is
plenty Of work for congress to do
without needlessly injecting discus
sion into affairs that are now purely
OF diplomacy"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08
GOOD CUNNING.

That we frequently have to 90 away
from home to get the news Is illus
trated in the following from Alva
Pioneer:
We are reliably informed by Sam
Houston of Woodward, who was re-
Gently In Alva visiting his wife's par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Nilsson, that
during a recent visit to Fort Sam
Houston in Texas. which. by the way.
is named after his grandfather, the
gunners In their practice work there
are In the habit OF placing long
strings OF incandescent light bulbs AT
a distance OF three miles. through
which an alternating current passes,
rendering them momentarily light as
the current travels their length and
that the gunners follow them with
their guns and never miss breaking q
light. Also that they draw zigZaI
chalk marks on boards at the sams
distance and turn a machine gun OF
the line and when they have Travelled
the distance Of the chalk line th'
board drops in two. No. there is NJ
denying our American soldiers arr
4 some marksmen.-Austin American.
Please pass the salt.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08
IN TENDER MEMORY or
MRS. ALICE ERWIN HUDSON.

Who Entered Into Life Eternal Jan.
9. the Feast Of the Epiphany.
Star Of the East. Loves messenger
and thou
The Heavenly Guide OF Human
hearts
Beaming brightly on thy beauteous
brow
The vision of Gods Own self imparts.
Loved ones. dear and loving friends.
Through the tears that dim the eye,
See Thee, as thy swell soul ascends
In roseate Charity 10 Heavens sky.
Thy fellows all, who walked the way
So narrow and so hard TO keep.
Thou gavest n word. sweet good
day.
And on they went, but ceased to
weep.
All. rich and poor. loved well thy
smile:
The world Is better for thy life.
Thy tongue that praised, but spoke
no guile
And held to peace amidst the strict
Progress ever was thy glad song
Progress too. thy latest breath
For all was clear with God along
And life is thine. there is no death.
In Paradise. kind heart find Grace
The Light. the Truth. thou didst
yearn TO see.
With gold and myrh thou sought His
| face.
And thus hast found thine own
Epiphany.
"A Friend.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08

The Bryan Eagle says that bacon
and corn are two necessary articles
in farming operations. Yes, and
again yes. The farmer who is sm> IT
enough to raise sufficient of either has
tie hard time question backed off the
board. In Grimes County more hogs
were raised during 1915 than ever
before in the history OF the oldest In
habitant. and in majority OF In
stances the hogs were OF superior
breed. The idea sees to be to raise
only good breed OF hogs; they bring
more, hog for hog. and consume nc
more rations In the making-Navaso
Ia Examiner.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08
TEN CIVIC COMMANDMENTS

The Eagle Is indebted TO MRS. b., X,
Coghlan Of the A. and NJ. College for
the following ten civic command.
menis. They are splendid. and II allI
our people would adopt them end
make them a part of their daily rule
Of action. Bryan would soon be In
deed the city beautiful.
l--There shall be unto thee no
other city like unto thine own city, to
boost Il now and forever more.
u-Thou shalt love thy city with
an abiding love Of beauty, cleanliness
and prosperity.
nl-Thou shalt not make unto thee
any rubbish heap or any likeness Of
anything thereof that may not quick.
ly, safely be removed or destroyed.
Thou shalt not erect unsightly bill.
boards. nor scatter litter to the winds,
nor contribute in any way TO the det.
riment OF the public highways. which
were designed by "city fathers" as
blessings unto the children Of succeed
ing generations. and are mercy I'M
10 thousands that builded them not
Iv-Thou shalt not use thy city's
name TO defame or knock" II. for no
man shall do this and be held guilt
less.
v-Remember thou thy city's good
name to keep II spotless, to praise
and labor for Il each week day. and
rejoice in it's Sabbath Day blessings
vI-'Thou shalt not kill or mntilat,
or destroy. bird OF beast or tree moi
anything that adds JOY or beauty L
thy city.
vlI--Thou shalt not permit tn
adulteration OF foodstuffs. the pollu
tlon OF water supply or the contami
nation OF anything that may assail IN,
health Of myself. thy children, tn,
nelghbor or the stranger within IN.
city's gates. Cleanliness is next /
Goodness.
VlII-Thou shalt not steal from na
ture the beauty Of her landscape b.
the erection or maintenance Of an
eyesore, ancient or modern. but tho
shalt Join hands with her and cove
with her "mantel OF charity" by flow
ers and vine. tree and shrub the mil
takes Of men. that they may becom
NJ garments Of praise" to God tha
giveth the Increase
X-Thou shalt not bear false wi
ness against thy city's healthful cl
mate, where the winds Of God d
blow. his sun doth shine and rains ia
In good measure, by maintaining
garbage barrel that is an offense III
20 them.
X-Thou shalt not offend thy neigl
Dor by any Oct Of thy child. thy co,
thy horse OF thy chicken. which the
keppest not up-neither shalt the
bear his offenses.
These commandments thou art
learn 10 know and observe to do the
thou and thy household. likewise Il
ninety and nine that grow out Of theI
that thy city may become as "a liz
set upon hill" that many may 81
and seek her gateways and rejoi
when they have found her.
Compliments Civic Commits
woman's Reading Club, BeaumoI
Tex. Compiled by Mrs. c. A. Richai
son. chairman.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08

dan, was an affair Of distinct social
elegance In every particular. planned
On the same lines OF artistic hospi-
tality which always lend to this hos.
tess entertainments such charm and
distinct ton.
Upon arriving, at first glance. the
fact was revealed that old.time holi.
day merriment was In store for oil.
and with pretty words OF welcome and
cordial greetings from the hostess.
the pleasures Of the afternoon began.
Christmas decorations lent added
charri to the home environment. and
ferns and holly In profusion were Of.
fectively used Throughout, the rooms.
Blooming clyclamen and roses In the
red hnes gave dashes Of brilliant col
oring amid the foliage.
In the course Of the afternoon each
lady vas given n white sewing apron.
dainty with lace and ribbon. and with
In the pocket Of each apron spfticien,
material with all necessary articles to
complete boudoir cap was found.
Eacn guest was TO complete her cap
Us speedily as possible and upon com.
pletion was TO wear II the remainder
Of the afternoon. Mrs. A. W. wnker-
son was the first TO finish and was
PRESENTED pair Of shoe trees as
reward tor her skill The guests were
then asked TO cut for the guest prize.
pair Of silk hose. anJ Mrs. Il. J.
Fountain was the lucky one.
The doors to the dining room were
then rolled back. and the company
was invited to partake o. .oar-course
dinner. The rich mahogany table was
beautiful. the color plan OF red pre-
vailing throughout all the arrange
ment, and finding charming emphasis
In every appointment. A tandem
broldery luncheon set overlaid the
polished table. A large cyclamen
plant OF rich crimson color filled a
silver receptacle that occupied the
central placing and crystal candle
holders. tied with red maline. held
unshaded red tapers. whose subdued
radiance added to the pretty effect.
The place cards were exceedingly
haintv laiuo haudttpsaa L., hall.r AZ.
sign. The appetiEing menu featured
the color scheme throughout. When
the coffee course was served each
plate held small lighted taper In a
holder and as the guests extinguished
the flames many loving sentiments
and sincere wishes were expressed
for the beloved hostess.
As a eliminating pleasure a tray
laden with Christmas packages was
brought In and distributed In a novel
manner by matching the numbers on
the packages to those concealed In
the plate favors which were blooming
Christmas plants growing in small
pots. The gifts are highly priced b,
: the members. as they are the handl
work OF the president The party
hours closed with toast from the
hostess to the members expressing
her love and friendship for each one
Throughout every detail OF pleas
ure the thoughtful care which thu
hostess always gives her friends wal
evidenced and the guests enjoyed q
the fullest the delightful hospitality o
the charming home
n Civic Day" as celebrated by IN,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08

Colonel Il. NJ. House has arrived In
England on his mission for President
Wilson. Up to the present, however.
there is no danger Of him losing his
Job for talking too much.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08
WON'T BE 6uLLieD.

Senator John Sharp Williams Of
Mississippi is strictly for prepared.
ness. He gives as reason therefor
that some nation might try to bully
MS, and knowing the temper Of the
American people as he does, we would
not stand for II, and the trouble would
begin. The Houston Post In discuss.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08

II you did not start the new year
right by being In your place at church
last Sunday, tomorrow would be a
good time. BE careful that you do
not let the year get too far away from
YOU.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08

Civic Day" as celebrated by the
Bryan Woman's Club on Wednesday
Of this week. was 4 brilliant event.
and was enjoyed by an audience that
filled Carnegie Hall A full account
OF the meeting will be given by the
club reporter in the Eagle on Monday.
The Embroidery Club will meet next
Tuesday afternoon at . o'clock with
Mrs. p. s. Park.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08

Urging the people to have earache
TO increase the demand for cotton is
the latest. However. we do not be-
lieve this new demand calls for an
increase in acreage.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08

Cyclones gyrating panegyrics may
not be changing many votes in con.
gress. but they are getting him on
the front page in the newspapers all
the same.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08
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pleasure. Stuffed dates In crystal
dishes were enjoyed during the d.
version.
The refreshments were served by
the hostess and her mother and were
quite appetizing, and consisted OF
Chicken salad. sandwiches, olives
cheese sticks and orange Ice.
Every feature Of the beautiful AZ.
fair was perfect and arranged in ex.
quisite taste. and II was altogether
one OF the most enjoyable club parties
OF the season.
Farewell Party
As an evidence OF friendship and
sincere regret felt over the departure
Of Miss Margaret Zuber. who left
Wednesday for ozona. where she will
be governess In the home Of a ranch.
man. the young ladies OF the Presby.
terrain Church gave her surprise
farewell party on Tuesday evening.
Miss Zuber has worked among these
girl friends since childhood and has
proven herself untiring In the efforts
expended for the advancement OF
every cause undertaken In church
work.
The affair was all planned without
the knowledge Of Miss Zuber and II
was indeed surprise when the msr'
ry party arrived. The surprise was
an agreeable one. however. and none
present enjoyed the evening more
than the honoree and her mother.
With games and music the Assem-
bled group passed happy evening
haying also thoughtfully provided all
necessaries for dainty refreshmeni
course. Added pleasure was gives
the honoree when she was showeret
with an array Of dainty lingerie. tn,
handiwork OF the guests
Mrs. J. N. Lawrence Enter.
tanned Embroidery Club
An event ranking prominently Al
one Of the most enjoyable affair
chronieled in the social history O
Bryan this winter was the entertain
ment rendered on Tuesday sfternooi
to the Embroidery Club by the pcpu
hr president Mrs. ]. NJ. Lawrence
which. IN detail and ensemble. wal
characterized BY the spirit Of yuletids
This lovely courtesy nom the presl
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08

After we spend all that money get
ting prepared. II will be too bad II
We do not get an opportunity to show
off"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08
FOR SALE.

Six mules. 4 mares. horses at
rock bottom prices. See chas. Z
Locke. zack, Ter.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08
Forty.Two Party

rofty.iWo Fdrty-
Mr.. and Mrs. X. $. Webb entertain.
ed with a prettily appointed forty.two
party Tuesday evening. naming as the
honoree MR., Matte d. Willis. a
charming visitor from Waco. who Is
the guest of her sister. Mrs. A. VI.
Waldrop. and whose visit here is be
ing marked by many lovely social at.
tentions.
There is always certain distinc.
ton and charm about the host and
hostesses' Inequalities. and this az.
fair emphasized this fact in every
particular. a large representation OF
the married element participating.
The rooms were frightened by
/ quantities OF flowers OF the season.
and many ferns and potted plants
were effectively arranged, forming
the necessary background for the
glowing tints OF the autumn bios.
SONS. Roses OF different hues were
exquisitely beautiful. arranged In has.
kets In the hall The brilliant red
oyclamen plant showed TO advantage
In the music room. while magnificent
'long-stemmed poinsettias were used
in the adornment OF the dining room.
six.handed forty.two offered enter.
tainment. Dainty score cards were
passed. on which we're kept the losses
and gains OF each participant.
The serving OF chicken salad
crackers. sandwiches. potato chips
olives and coffee. formed a fitting
finale TO this graceful hospitality.
Miss Willie MeDugald Hostess
to Bachelor Girls
The Bachelor Girls Club was en-
tertained by Miss Willie McDougalt
on Thursday afternoon and was
most ENJOYABLE affair. as all hospital
titles at this beautiful home ever are
The various rooms. opening to form
a spacious whole. was artistic in thei
establishment. Quantities OF rosei
filled crystal holders. and red cyclam
en- gave beautiful coloring. the bloom
ing plants occupying all positions o
vantage.
Pretty Score cards were passe'
for the game OF forty-two and severa
I tables were arranged for this pas
!. time. and q series Of interestin
games made the evening . round Q
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-08
ANNOUNCEMENT.

have purchased the W. s. Wilson. Jr- Grocery Bust
ness and propose to continue same highest possible
standard Of excellence saIesmen the best
goods money can buy are your service. want your
business will merit good goods and prompt service
will merit IT, Give trial. Phones iss-i7
JESS E. HENsARLiNo.