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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-30
GIRL IS KILLED
ON WAY FROM CHURCH
(By Associated Pressl

San Antonio. Texas, Oct. 3O.-Miss
Gertrude Fischinger. aged IS years,
while In company with her sisters.
Dorag aged 20, and Katherine. aged
II years. and Merdeces Roosevelt.
aged about ~ years. all OF whom were
on their way home from church. was
accidentally killed by a rorth bound
passenger train on the Missouri. Kan.
sas & Texas railroad on Sunday morn
ing at II o'clock at the Burleson street
crossing.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-30
Agreement in Ryan Case.
Getting Back.

We don't have any grass growing
In our streets" boasted a fresh young
New York salesman In an Ohio town
mo. | suppose not" remarked the
storekceper. Your street car horses
nibble II off as they browse along
Exchange.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-30
FIVE JURORS S.
LECTED At WACO
Two Were Accepted This Morning In
the Watson Murder Case. Which
Is Being Tried at Waco.

Waco. Texas. Oct. SO.-Two more
jurors were selected today in the case
OF T. II. Watson. charged with the
murder OF former State Banking Com.
missioner Patterson. bringing the to.
tai accepted up to five.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-30
GOVERNOR GOES TO CORPUS.
viii Address Democratic Meeting
Tuesday.

Austin. Texas, Oct 5o.-Governor
Ferguson will leave tonight for Corpus
Christi, where he will address the
Democrats Tuesday night in the inter.
est OF the national Democratic ticket.
From Corpus Christi the governor will
30 to San Antonio. where he has an
engagement to deliver a similar ad.
dress Wednesday night.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-30
CONFIRMED By PRIVATE
MESSAGE THIS AFTERNOON.

London. Oct. 3o.-(euIletin.)-A
private telegram received this after
noon at the American consulate from
crookshaven says a number Of Amer.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-30
WILSON'S VICTORY
To Be LANDSLIDE
Vance Mccormick, Chairman Of Dem.
oeratlc National Committee Issues
Statement After investigation.
(By Associated Press.J

Chicago. Oct. 3O.-vance McCor.
mick. chairman OF the Democratic
National Committee in statement to.
day said Wilson's reelection looks
like q landslide"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-30
WEATHER DELAYS
FLIGHT WITH NAIL
Aviator Victor Carlson, Who Was "a
Have Started From Chicago to
New York, Delayed.
tBy Associated Press. }

Chicago. ILL.,. Oct. SO.-Aviator Vic.
tor Carlson was delayed in the start
Of his nonstop flight to New York.
carrying bag of mail. until tomorrow
because OF weather conditions.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-30
COTTON DROPS
s2.25 PER BALE
January Options on New York Cotton
Exchange sIumped Today Under
Heavy liquidations.

New York. Oct. 3O.-January op-
tion on the New York cotton exchange
today dropped s2.25 per bale. The
drop was caused by heavy liquida-
tion.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-30

When some women realize that they
are superior to their husbands they
waste a lot Of time in rcsretting the
fact.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-30
KILLED At TEMPLE.
Miss Selma Albright Thrown From an
Automobile.

Temple. Texas. Oct. 3o.-Miss Selma
Albright. aged 20 years. was instantly
killed Sunday night when thrown from
an automobile In which she was rid.
ing. when II colllded with another ma.
chine. Her sister was seriously In.
jured. while her brother.in.law. Joe
Altwine. escaped injured. The acci.
dent occurred Just north OF Temple.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-30
COPELAND JURY
CANNOT AGREE
Foreman Tells Judge Briggs That the
Members Of Jury Are Hope.
iessIy Divided.
fBy Associated Press !,

Galveston. Texas. Oct. 30.-The jury
In the case of John Copeland. charged
with the murder OF William Black.
which has been out since Saturday
night. told Judge Briggs this morning
that the members were hopelessly di.
vided and asked to be dismissed. The
judge ordered them back for further
consideration.
When the case of George Ryan. also
charged with the Black murder, was
called this morning. the state asked
for a continuance. but the defense said
they were ready for trial.
Agreement in Ryan Case.
Galveston, Texas. Oct. 30.-oppos.
ing counsel in the Ryan case this af.
ternoon agreed 1t should not be set for
trial until the case still In the jury's
hands Is disposed OF. Similar action
was taken In the George Tier case,
which Is set for November sth. Both
counsels agreed that whetever the
present jury in the Copeland case
does. the Ryan and Tier cases are un.
likely to come up until the December
term OF court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21
A CHILD DOESN'T
LAUGH and PLAY
IF C0NST|PATED
II Peevish, Feverish and Sick.
Give California Syrup
of Figs"

Mother Your child isn't nat
urally cross and peevlsh. See II
tongue IL coated. this Is sure
sign it's little stomach. liver and
bowels need n cleansing at once.
When listless. pale. feverish, full
OF cold. breath bad. throat sore.
doesn't eat. sleep or act naturally,
has stomach-ache. diarrhooa. re-
member. a gentle liver and bowel
cleansing should always be the
first treatment given.
Nothing equals California Syrup
OF Figs" for childrens ills: give a
teaspoonful. and in few hours all
the foul waste, sour bile and fer.
mentlng food which Is cloGged I'm
the bowels passes = OF the sys.
tenn. and You hs. well and play.
ful child again. Ali children love
this harmless. delicious fruit lax.
stive." and II never fails 10 effect
n good inside" cleansing Direc.
tions for babies, children OF all
ages and grown-ups are plainly on
the bottle.
Keep II handy In your home. A
little given today saves sick child
tomorrow. but get the genuine Ask
your druggist for 50-cent bottle
OF California Syrup Of Figs" then
look and see that II IL made by the
California Fig Syrup Company"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21
WAY ChANCE7
pEAcg WITH oRIFFlTHs

Editor The Star think Austin
r.. Griffiihs should be elected mayor
because "a long as either Gin or
Erickson are at the head OF the city
government we would have con.
slant turmoil. pickering and petty
fights.
Grlffiths has been chief OF police.
and has made good there. as well
as In the council We would be rid
OF such disgraceful characters as
Chief Lang II Griffiths Ia elected.
and we wouldn't have such TEN.
pests In teapots as Mr.. Erickson
and Gin have created over the tax
budget. Every beneficial object
sought by Mr.. Erickson has re.
ceived the loyal support OF MFR. Crit.
fiths. In the council and out OF H.
Why should Erickson now stand as
a stumbling block In the path OF one
who CAN and will defeat Mr.. GIL.
II he is nominated GIN is power.
less 10 fight Grifflths. so is Erick.
son. They have no argument against
him But they're fighting each 9TH
er like cats and dogs. and they'll
keep nj II for two years more II
either Is elected mayor. Let's have
peace and Griffiths.
MRS. ELIZABETH COWAN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21
SUCCEEDING IN THE MOVIES

BANISH THE WORD FEAR
FROM YOUR DICTIONARY.
While you hear OF some actresses
doing some Wild and woolly stunts.
tho average star In legitimate dra-
matte work Is not called upon to
do anything that will seriously In.
jurc her. The director IL no muir.
derer He Will not ask YOU TO do
anything he would not ask his own
sister 10 do. II II Is a hazardous
feat. some man will double" for
you and be paid big sum for
doing H.
The director has your interests AT
heart. He likes to develop stars
He likes 10 say when stars name
In spoken. II taught her all she
knows about the picture game"
Trust him and obey him in every
command during working hours. He
Is the artist staging the picture. and
you are merely one OF the charac.
tiers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21
ERICKSON LEADS RIGHT

Editor Star: Some OF the rea.
sons why prefer Mr.. Oliver T..
Erickson for the office OF mayor,
over any and all other contenders,
are:
First-He Is n definite man. who
knows the right way, In public mat
ters. and persistently follows or
leads in that direction. never lean
ing this way nor that way on ac'
count OF personal interest or tho
interest OF any OF his friends.
Seeond-In this city. we have
many prominent men connected
with the great corporate interest
Of the country who are openly or
insidiously endeavoring to under
mine all the beneficent public In.
stitutions
Thlrd-We have the Puget
Sound Traction CO.. whose inter
ests are directly opposed in every
way TO the public interest. and, I'M
less we keep on guard all the time
In the mayors office and the city
council, public servants who are
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21
Alkali Makes Soap
Bad for Washing Hair

- Most soaps and prepared sham.
ipooa contain too much alkali. which
Is very injurious. a. II dries the
scalp and makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use Ia Just plain
mulsifisd cocoanut oil. for this II
pure and entirely greaseiess. It's
very cheap. and beats the most ex-
pensive soaps or anything else all to
pieces. You can get this at ans drug
store. and a few ounces will last
the whole family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with
water and rub II In. about a tea
spoonful is all that Is required II
makes an abundance OF rich.
creamy lafher. cleanses thoroughly.
and rinses out easily. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and ia
soft. fresh looking. bright. fluffy.
wavy and easy to handle Besides.
II loosens and takes out every par
ticle OF dust. dirt and dapcruff.-
Advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21
"A. o. THE ISSUE

Editor The star I believe that
the most important issue before the
public In the present campaign IL
municipal ownership. and the can.
didatc who seeks support on such a
platform must be Of serious mind.
and one who viii advocate the
cause of municipal ownership with.
out sham or subierfuge. Such a
candidate believe Mr. Erickson to
be. and will support him with my
vote.
RICHARD HARRIGAN.
$40 jefferson 81.
WHY CHANoE1
Editor The Star: Why make
changes when we know what We
have cannot he improyedg Hiram
&. Gin. OF course.
A. A. WOODF1ELD.
5i5 18th Ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21
PIe0TT TO ATTEND
TRADE CONFERENCE

William Pigott WI speak on
The Smaller Manufacturer In For.
eign Trade" at the convention OF
the National Foreign Trade council,
to be held In New Orleans. three
days. starting Thursday. He il
president OF the Seattle Car &
Foundry Co. Joshua Green will
also attend the meeting. The pur.
pose OF the council ia to foster the
extension Of American commerce
across the seas.
Oakland woman started fire with
Kerosene. Husband. daughter mad
herself Killed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21

truly friendly 10 the public inter.
est. we will lose in the fight We
cannot safely trust men who favor
perpetual franchises. and lean
strongly 10 private exploitation OF
public resources.
]. W. Fits.
3223 Hunter Blvd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21
Can't Find Dandruff

Every bit OF dandruff disappears
after one or two applications OF.
Danderlne rubbed well into the
scalp with the finger tips. Get a
25-cent bottle OF Danderine at any
drug store and save your hair
After a few applications you can't
find a particle OF dandruff or any
falling hair, and the scalp will
never itch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21

instead OF opposing him without
cause.
An honest desire 20 be OF public
service--that Is Griifiths' keynote.
Can YOU imagine Mr. Erickson lend
ing his aid towards pubic welfare
by helping out the GIL sdministra-
ton? Can you imagine Gin help
ing out an Erickson administra-
ton? No. with either one elected,
there would be nothing but snarls
and catfights for two years more,
With GrIffiths. Seattle would have
rest from petty politics. There
would be no sham battle over
thigh and low" taxes, nor would mu-
niclpal ownership be In the least
jeopardy.
MRS. MARY A. MOORE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21

You must cultivate seif-confi-
dence II you expect to succeed In
photopisy work. No matter how
big a part Is handed you ~ up to
that time you have only been an
extra girl" act ss II you we're able
to handle II Just as we'll as Mary
Pickford or Blanche Sweet. Don't
he cocksure. but merely self.confi-
dent.
You must have selfconfidence In
seeking a new position. for n the
employing director sees you are
timid he viii rate you as a poor
actress and place your salary ac-
cordingly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21
N KNOWS nls MIND

Editor The Star am for Hiram
c. GIN for mayor because he has
made good as mayor this time. lie
has his own mind. lie wasn't afraid
TO say he vas against prohibition
when that question was up last
year. and he's not afraid now TO
enforce II since II has become law
He 10 ilberalminded. and isnt sad.
ding tho city with a lot Of 'isms. :"
SUBSCRIBER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21

This u tie mn article IN the So
rs~s especially wvssssa f~s The sser
hy Mtss Jsssiss Hsssea. teadtsg lady
fee tie Tvts sste keyst~se features.
In which she tells how 20 su~ee~d -
the ssovtes. IL thts tsssaiiaess she
emphasizes the seed OF seif-eesfs-
desee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21
MRS. MARY A. MOORE.
GILL AS BALANCE WHEEL

Editor The Star: The reason !
shall vote for Hiram c. GIN In be-
cause there is no good reason why
there should be any change.
We've got along pretty we'll in the
past two years. It's good thing
to have checks and balances. On
one extreme. In the council. Is Mr.
Erickson. It's n good place for
him TO stay. But we need bal
anee wheel In the mayors chair
or else the Erickson flights VIII
plunge the city into too many pre-
carious positions Such balance
wheel Is O&ll. Mr.. Griffiths would
also be a better man In the council
than in the mayors chair.
A TAXPAYER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21

Editor The Star; AZ n council
man Mr. Erickson has become &C
qualntcd with the duties and handi.
cAp2 that pertain To the executive
office. Ills record A. n councilman
Ia proof Of his dcpendability and
falthfulness. His honesty and high
purpose are plainly discernibie. and
are never questioned except In the
advertising OF HIS opponents.
think Mr.. Griffiths N a splendid
citizen. but for tn. present social
advance hope 10 see Mr.. Erickson
elected
think Mr.. GIN an Rrtist-~in his
line. performer OF popular stunts.
N some Of the big film producers
could get q closeup" OF that sob
face Of two years ago. another Of
the pious face OF a few weeks ago,
tina; said In church he would never
run again" and then the regular
daredevil face threatening 10 dig
down ard pur Up sys" and keep Sc.
attic from paying her oebss while
ne 10 In office, that man would be
drawing q salary that would make
John Bunny turn over In his grave.
FOR MAYOR WE NEED SOME
ONE WHO ~ DEPENDABLE.
EDITH TOWNSEND.
isis 2sth ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21

Here they are. a few OF the
letters received from readers
Of The star on the mayorsl,y
candidates.
Each OF the men--criffiths.
Gill and grioksor--has his loyal
boosters, and they tell why they
favor their respective choices.
Inquiries have been made ss
20 whether The Star Will pub
lish letters without the sigma
lures OF the writers.
In case you don't want your
name published. you should say
80, but your name and address
must be sent to The Star 20
show that you are a bona flde
resident here.
The Star Will not publish your
name. however, " you wish II
kept secret.
Make your letters 20 the point
and don't use more than $50
words. Address commune alton
TO "Mayoralty Editor. The
Star"
These are the frs, letsers re-.
eeived.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-21
oRIFFITHs MADE GOOD


Editor The Star: favor Austin
Il. Griffiths for mayor because he
has made good as councilman. WAS
the best chief OF police the city
has had, and would make good as
mayor. His opponents have failed
TO show ANY cause why he ought
not to be mayor He Ia above pet
" pretudices and Ia too broadmInd.
cd to harbor small spite.
In tho council, he has been Just
ms great force IA Mr. Erickson IN
every worthwhile municipal own
ership undertaking lie IL progress
sive yet not flighty He IL con.
scientioua In his public service
That is why he accepted against
his inclination the position OF chief
OF police under Hiram Gil. whom
he had opposed In the recall and
other elections. He was big enough
TO rise above petty matters, TO ac-
cept the fact that GIL had been
elected In spite OF n discredlting
record. and agreed TO help re-es.
tablish GIN in the eyes Of the pub
lie. II was Griffths as chief who
replaced Gin In decent estimation
more than anything else, and only
Gills selfishness prevents him. In
spite OF his declaration. that he
would net again seek the office,
from showing his gratitude by
supporting the man who has done
more for him than any one else.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-22

ROBERT MORRIS. Financier of the RevOutlOn.-An nl- migrant boy he ran erands for Philadelphia store worked studied saved little out of meager earnings against later needs. And during the Revolutionary War Morris gave generously of his resources for the blessed cause His savings helped make the Nation.
 It is unlikely you will be called on to supply funds to conduct war for Independence ItiS quite likely though that you will need savings to tide you over family SICK spell or save you from misfortune Have you set aside anything for the rainy day?
 Start an account at this bank with part of your next salary Add to the nest egg every pay day Watch the fund grow safe place and be able to face the future courageouSy and independently.
 ALEXANDER HAMILTON, First Secretary of the Treasury-When eleven years old he was put work aS errand boy bank By study, industry and thrift ne learned the business saved enough to make profitable n- veStmentS became prominent fought in the Revolution, signed the Declaration Ot Independence and was rSt Secretary of the Treasury
 If you are ambitious to get ahead in the world, begin by saving part of your regular earnings, for money paveS the way to the desirable things Ot life.
 Start an account with this week and add to 1t every pay day Soon you will have enough to buy property take desired trip send your son to college or make profitable investments.
 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.-This great American statesman, who stood with George Washington m the Revolutionary war, the of poor Boston soap maker He started in the printing business for himself III early manhood worked hard lived fugaly and saved his money He had plenty to live on when old age came.
 Take your cue from Franklin. Join the legion of people whose savings are growing in our bank Enjoy the satisfaction of watching the pennies become dollars and the dollars hundreds.
 See you fortress rise against the possible attack of sickness or misfortune Lay the foundation with part of this weeks earnings.
 JOHN CLAY KNOX.-NIoney he earned and saved while a village youth he spent education. As bank clerk later he StudOus and thrifty At middle age great inancer, Knox lectured and wrote about banking topics and as Comptroller of the Currency he helped refnance the government after the Civil war
 Are you preparing for future prosperity and comfort ny saving regularly part of your earning? Will you be able to take advantage of opportunity for profitable in- veSment when it cOmeS Could you weather sick spell without going heavily in debt?
 Be able to say YES to these question a few months hence by starting savings account with with part of your pay this week Watching that account grow will stimulate your energies
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-22
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF How Great Men Have Succeeded-FolIOw Their Example
GEORGE PEABODY. Banker and PhiIanthrOpist-

GEORGE PEABODY, Banker and PhianthrOpist- When eleven years old he store boy at middle age merchant prnce friends of royalty and active American patriot Peabody gave millions for free education in America and England Economy and thrift was hS motto.
 If you aim to get ahead in life you could adopt no bet ter motto The man who works steadily and honestly lives sensby and portion of what he earns cer tain to enjoy some Tuck"
 Deposit part of your pay this week in this bank where will be absolutely safe and always subject to your call Add something every week. Get ready thus to meet opportunity half way. Be prepared to endure the rany day cheerfully
 SALMON P CHASE.-As farmer boy he saved his money and got an educaton Then he taught school be- came United States senator Secretary of the Treasury m President LnconS cabinet Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court.
 There is no limit to the big achievements that can crow out of small savings in the beginning Ii your ann biton goes no further than marriage home children education for children, happy old age, It Will require money. ,.
 Deposit part of your earnings regularly Tn ths bank Be thus insured against want, and be ready to grasp opportunity for profitable investment Success comes rarely in any other way.
 J. PIERPONT MORGAN.-He was born into wealth, but he knew the value of thrift and pracuced It. keauy money wisely invested made him an international man cer and ready money enabled him to save the country from possible panics in the late seventies and Tn l9U oy control of financial resources.
 Ready money will be just valuable to you as 1t was to Morgan if you hope to enjoy prosperity and comfort and be free of debt worries Be ready to face the uufe courageousy and cheerfuy matter what Fate decreeS be it sunshine sorrow.
 Come in today and start account with us. Add to it from every pay envelope you get Funds Tn bank strengthen mans "backbone.'
 STEPHEN GIRARD.-As small boy he ran away to sea and at nineteen captain and part owner 0 trading vessel Invested savings profitable and he supported the government with ive-mlion- dollar loan in the 1872 war Girard college for poor boys his mon ment. e, achievements. The poor boy who works earnestly and saves as much as possible for future investment generally is the person who commands and directs great enter prses in after years. , D
 Now is the time for you to build for the future Be g by depositng part of your salary with us this week. Get the saving habit. It will help you later
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-22

The most appropriate Christmas Gift is a bank ac- count. It takes so little to start account and started it is easy to add little every often Try this for year and you will be pleasantly surprised at the wonderful results Just add little and then and watch the account grow Teach your children to save
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-22
"Our Service Means Serving You"

open an account as Christmas present for then-aow them to deposit their own savings The habit of sayng' once created is not easily broken Besides oank &C., ac count means independence for your children and joy for the parents Start bank account yourself and small account for each one of your children Start the New Year right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11

Paris Correspondence OF the AS
sociated Press. Paris now. Paris
has become quite French" declared a
lately-arrived American. Il never
heard so much French spoken IN Paris
before"
In fact, as a result OF the continu-
ance of the war. Paris 10 the foreign
er. seems, if it is not so in reality. for
the first time since 1870 to be truly
and obviously Gallo. to have put on
its harlequinade costume Of cosmopol-
itanism. its glittering tinsel and garish
nightlight; and to have put on the
more simple and sober dress of an
earlier and less luxury-loving age.
Paris has become, in word, pro-
yincial, chiefly owing 10 two causes