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JUDGE FOR YOURSELF
Which is Better--Try an Experiment
or Profit by Brownsville Citl-
zen's Experience.

Something new is an experiment.
Must be proved to be as represented
The statement of manufacturer IS
lot convincing proof of merit.
But the endorsement of friend IS.
Now suppose you had bad back,
A lame weak, or aching one,
Would you experiment on it?
You will read of many soealled cures
Endorsed by strangers from far
away places.
It's different when the endorsement
comes from home.
Easy to prove local testimony.
Read this Brownsville case.
w. A. Brummett, retired farmer,
S. Cooper Ave, Brownsville, says:
~ took Doan's Kidney Pills for weak
and pain across my back and 9TH
or troubles. caused by weak kidneys
NV experience has taught me the val
ne Of this medicine. 1t gave me great
relief and believe that if | had taken
It according to directions, it would hay
euredme of kidney troubles"
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't SIM
nlv ask for a kidney remedy-get
| Doan's Kidney Pills-the same tha'
Mr.. Brummett had, Foster Mllburr
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-01
WEBgSTFFL>

COPYRIGHT 6f FITTING H. REpELL COMPANY
building the great steel viaduct by the
town of Coronado below the dam, and
they had already built the splendid
steel arch that spanned the ravine,
here almost a gorge, In the valley of
the Kicking Horse to the eastward of
the big mesa.
After Christmas, Colonel Illingworth
decided to make another of his tours of
inspection, and as Helen was not look
ing particularly well from the strain
under which she was laboring, he Of
fered to take her with him, especially
as he was going to the far Southwest,
where the weather would be mild and
pleasant, to inspect the growing via
duct and the completed arch. She
gladly availed herself of the permits
sion. There was always a possibility,
albeit most remote one, that she
might hear of Meade. That 1t might be
well to invite representative of The
Engineering News, to wit, Rodney, to
accompany them, so that the really
splendid work the Martlet company
was doing might be made widely
known. The party consisted of the
father and daughter, Curtiss, the chief
engineer, Doctor Severance, the vice
president and financial man, and Rod
ney.
Now Helen Illingworth had not the
least reason in the world to suspect
that Bertram Meade was in any way
connected with this engineering prof.
ect, but Rodney had pointed out and
had imbued her with his own belief
that sooner or later, when Meade was
found, he would be found engaged In
engineering in some capacity.
cts in his blood" said Rodney. "He
can no more keep away from it thar
he can stop breathing. He can't dc
anything else. Somewhere he's at the
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-01
Constitutional Convention

On July %, 1917, the people of Ten
nessee will express by their ballots
their wish to hold or not to hold a
Constitutional Convention. At this
election, the voter will vote simply
"for' or against the Convention. A
majority of the votes cast will carry
the election.
II the Convention carries, the cleo.
ton of delegates will be held on Sept.
20, 1917 Every county in the State
will be entitled to one delegate, and
the more populous counties will be
entitled to additional delegates, &C.
cording to population. 1t is of vital
importance that only men of ability
and integrity be sent as delegates.
The Convention will meet in Nash.
vile on Oct. 80, 1917. This Conven-
ton will not write anew the Constitu-
ton. 1t will merely recommend amend
ments to the present Constitution.
The various amendments so recon-
mended must then be submitted 70
the people for adoption, and each
amendment must be voted on. sepa,
rately. Therefore, the choice rests
finally with the voters of the State Z
any amendment is adopted.
The Convention, after completing itf
work, VIII fix the date OF the election
on the amendments, Each amendment
suggested for adoption will be printed
on the ballot separately and plainly SC
that the voter can understand 1t. The
voter reads the first amendment. II
he favors it, he votes yves" opposite,
If not he writes mo" And so on az
to every amendment on the ballot A
majority of all votes cast on any
amendment is necessary to its adop
ton. And one amendment may be
adopted or rejected without reference
to the others.
To vote in the first election, the
voters 1916 poll tax receipt must be
presented to the election officers, and
it must be paid 80 days before the
election day-that is, before June %
1917. And a registration certificats
is also necessary In those counties
voting under the Dortch Law.
If you stand for progress in Tennes
see and wish to see the Old Volunteer
State keep apace with its sister states
then vote and work for the Convention
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CHAPTER XVII.
Once More Unto the Work.

The Martlet Bridge company had
finally weathered the storm, although
it was, of course, not intrusted with
the new international bridge which was
about to be commenced. When Ber-
tram Meade read Of the new undertake
ing, it cut him to the heart. ms
time there would be no mistake. In
the necessity Of recouping its fortunes,
the Martlet Bridge company entered
upon an even wider career. The direc-
tors took contracts which they had
hitherto dlsdained because they were
comparatively unimportant, and they
bid on operations which they Aaa
hitherto left to cosaDettlors. They were
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-01

SURGEONS agree that in case Of
Cuts. Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the
FIRST TREATMENT is most import
ant When an efficient antiseptic IS
applied promptly, there is no danger
If infection and the wound begins to
heal At once. For use on man or beast,
BOROZONE is the IDEAL ANTlSEP-
tic and HEALING AGENT. Buy It
now and be ready for an emergency.
Price 25e, soc, $1O0 and S1.50. Sold
by all druggists. may
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ITO be continued)

Dizziness, vertigo (blind staggers),
sallow complexion, flatulence, are symp
toms Of a torpid liver, No one can feel
we'll while the liver is inactive. HER
BINE is a powerful liver stimplant' A
dose or two will cause all bilious symp-
toms to disappear. Try it. Price 5oe'
Sold by all druggists. may
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-01

Both children and grown.ups, with
coughs and colds, are all the better for
a dose of Foley's Honey and Tar at
bed time. 1t wards off Group, stops
tickling throat, and hacking coughs,
and makes an otherwise feverish, Sleep
less night Of coughing and distress, a
quiet and restful one. .
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, Mr.. Chas.
Baker. writes: My wife would not think Of
using any other cough medicine, as Foleys
Honey and Tar Is certain to bring quick relief.
Ii is especially effective in cases OF bad coughs.
and we eive il 10 our children and recommend
Il always as . safe remedy, tor Is contains no
opiates.
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Constitutional
CONVENTION ELECTION

July %, 1917, first election.
Voters will vote simply for" or
against" the Convention.
Sept. 20, 1911, election of dele
gates. EVERY county will be.
entitled to ONE delegate, some
counties to more, making 12T
delegates in all.
Oct. 60, 1917, convention will
meet in Nashville. II WILL NOT
write the Constitution anew. II
will merely suggest AMEND
MENTS, which must be voted
on by the people.
The Convention will fix the
date of the election on the
amendments. Each amendment
must be voted on separately BY
THE PEOPLE. A majority Of the
votes cast on each amendment Is
necessary to its adoption.
ssse
In all counties voting under
the Dortch Law, registration
certificate Is necessary to vote.
1916 poll tax receipt is neces-
sary to vote. It must be paid by
June 20, 1917.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-01

For sale by
Davis & Rainey, Brownsville.
Glass Drug Co., Brownsville
Brownsville Produce Co., Browns
vile.
H. M. Nash, Stanton.
j. S. Rawlins & Son, Stanton,
And ell good dealers.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-01
Help for Bronchial
Trouble and Cough
"roley's Honey and Tar Compound
acts more like food than medicine"

acts more like food than q medicine"
Mr.. VIII C. Richmond, Inglewood.
Calf, says ~ wish to recommend
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as it
has greatly benefited me for bronchial
trouble and cough. 1t acts so well in
harmony with nature that it is more
like a food than a medicine"
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has
a wonderfully quick way of soothing
and healing the raw tickling surface Of
the throat and bronchial tubes. 1t
eases the tightness over the chest,
raises the phlegm easily, and helps the
stubborn racking cough that Is 50 e&-
hausting and weakening.
1t is the best medicine you can buy,
and better than anything you can make,
for coughs, colds, spasmodic Group
whooping cough, la grippe and bron-
chial coughs, hoarseness, tickling
throat and stuffy wheezy breathing.
1t contains no opiates, and is acceptable
to the most sensitive stomach.
n 4 Every user Is . friend.
]. ID. CURTIS DRUG COMPANY.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-01

In 4 whole field of medicine there is
not healing remedy that will repair
damage to the flesh more quickly than
BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT In
cuts, wounds, sprains, scalds, and
rheumatism, its healing and penetrat-
ing power is extraordinary. Price 25c,
soc and S1.O0 per bottle. Sold by all
druggists, MAY
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02
Is WILSON WRONG?

A written In the Fort Worth Record
attempts to knock President Wilson's
peace plans In the head and claims
that peace at this time would be a
greater tragedy than the war As
Lem Jucklin would say. he wants II
fought to finish. Here is what he
says:
Peace at this stage OF the war will
place Europe In the position OF pa,
tient who has endured all the horrors
Of major surgery up % point OF remov.
ing the cause for the operation.
"since the telligsfents have already
paid such glNsY price to the knife
It would indeed c calamity II they
quit fighting with the casus belli still
In their systems.
"The scale OF the conflict aud tho
wastage are so awful that civilization
welcomes the stoppage OF the slaugh
ter on practically any terms. But
there is valid ground for the opinion
which holds any treaty prior to def
mite decision OF strength as merely
postponing the subsequent rounds Of
this battle royal.
States are multiplicatIons OF indl
viduals and as such are subject to the
same impulses which rule individuals
III A and II engage In scrap and
stop before either is thrashed. Il Is
rather safe TO figure that there viii be
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02
urther trouble between them.

further trouble between them.
Nothing in human and nation ma
ture is more stubborn than the desire
to know ones exact strength. and as
matters stand neither entente nor al
lies are willing to concede inferiority.
Much as we wish to see this earn.
age cease. II does not appear that hos.
tilities have reached q determining
stage. and II war is to persist 1t is per.
haps for the best that the combatants
shall go to the limit and be thorough.
ly cured Of the war fever.
"Coldblooded as It may sound, It is
better to have the Job finished here
and now than take an indefinite re.
cess, revive strength and meanwhile
prepare for a future melee of even
vaster extent.
III either group submits to the 9th.
err, convinced that later there will be
far more favorable opportunity to i'm.
pose dominance, such colossal naval
and military programs will be engi.
neered that every country will be
forced to maintain bankrupting estab-
lishments-the bulk Of intelligence
and earnings will be Communicated
for defense-economic progress de-
MED necessary funds and talent, will
be Indefinitely delayed--unthinkable
taxation budgets imposed upon peo
ples-the world mini kept centered
on military problehs-science. com
merce, therapeutics, philanthropy and
general development everywhere
III peace~ith satisfactory guaran
tees for the security Of tomorrow car
be arrived at, eternity will applaud
the craftsmanship which secures 1t.
III peace means nothing but recu
peration for the repetition OF the pas,
three years, then in mercy's name lei
the war go on until man is forever
sickened Of trial by combat"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

The Eagle does not believe the com.
missioners could make better use
Of part Of the road bond money, II
they have any left, than TO expend It
in sodding the sides Of the improved
roads with Bermuds grass. II there
is no bond money with which to do
this work, then g portion Of the road
taxes should be applied. together with
the labor Of the road hands living
along these highways and subject to
road duty on same. A good Bermuda
sod would make the roads last ten
times as long as they will without It.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02
A POINT OF JUSTICE.

In factory at Paris, Texas, a negro
lost his life in the act of saving that
of fellow employee.
That factory. In accord with Texas
law, had its employees insured under
the workmen's compensation law. The
industrial accident board Of the state
allowed a claim by the children Of the
negro hero.
The bonding company contested
this claim. refusing to pay on the
ground that the rendering Of assist
ance to a fellow employee who is in
danger does not come within the
scope Of the term employment" as
used In the compensation law.
The case has not been decided and
probably will not be until It is acted
on by the supreme court Of the state.
The point raised is a point of law.
1t is not point Of justice Houston
Post.
And the fact that II was raised at
all bears out the yell grounded opin.
ion that there az too many tricks in
various forms II Insurance and that
the insured ] nj be fllched IL there is
any possible Technically by which the
cOmpanyVn escane THAR nrono.i.
lions in asking for business are fair
and liberal, but when It comes to pay.
ing losses, that is entirely different
matter. II the courts and juries OF
the country would stick the contest
ants In all such cases as the one
above quoted, II would no doubt have
a salutary effect and result in giving
the people who pay their money for
such protection. square deal.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02
A WORTHY UNDERTAKING.

The Eagle directs attention to the
article OF II. l.. Mcknight In this Is.
sue In which he makes a plea for the
planting OF trees along either side OF
the road between Bryan aud A. and NJ
College. converting II into a great
boulevard or esplanadef
The idea is fine and worthy all con
sideration and the Eagle does no,
doubt that In tue. and no distan,
time a, that I, yiil be an accomplish
cd verify.
Mr.. Mcknight In his article. how
ever. fails to credit the woman's Clut
with having already taken steps look
Ing to that very end. The matter was
discussed by this club last year and 4
the Eagle Ia not mistaken. committee,
were appointed and a chairman nam
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02
Can you help US out?

Can you help us out?
Trifling economies In minutes and
motions mean staggering savings In
production costs.
Just be practical. We don't require
genius so much as plodding common
sense. This sudden haste has led to
wastes which can be reduced at a
hundred points.
We've been forced TO use emer.
gency stuff-haphazard machinery
halftralned craftsmen.
The clock has spurred us to extrav-
agances which thought and observa.
ton will easily reduce.
What improvements can be sug.
gest? Unlock the long dIsused labora.
tory in which you once experimental
with possibility. Scheme again.
dream again.
Don't let early disappointment dis.
courage confidence. You quit too
quickly. You were thin.skinned rath-
er than thick.headed; there's the Sc
oret OF that period OF failure.
Courage. not ability. was lacking.
WIN surrendered before skill had a
fair show.
But times have changed since then.
The trade OF the entire universe In
diverted herewards and the COM
merce OF the earth has been turned
over to your country.
The conservative crowd has no
voice in the present situations. Folks
who fcrmyy ran Affairs are out Of
the runulyG.
You can't be too radical after the
surprising results achieved by the last
crop OF leaders.
We're In receptive mood for OK.
tremes In originality.
Look about, see an exposed position
and seize Il.
BE spark plus-srART SOME
THING.
J. A. Tobias oJkur,cn was In the
city today ane Tl'd on the Eagle.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02
ed for each mile Of the road.

But be that as 1t may. Mr.. Nc
Knights article is indeed timely and
highly valuable for the details as to
the number OF trees. their cost, cost OF
planting and cost ofeupkeep for the
first year.
1t is a big UNDERTAKING and will re
quire the copbined efforts of thu
Commercially Club and all the civic so
cieties an6 clubs of both Bryan and
College: In other words, there Is
work for all. And when the great
task is completed there will be glory
for ALL" Let the work proceed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

With the uncertainty that now ex.
lists as to whether the question Of
prohibition will be submitted to the
people by the incoming Legislature. 1t
is not difficult to foresee what ques-
ton win consume he major portion
OF the session. The Eagle would ask
in passing, however. that II It Is not
submitted, why in future go to the ex.
pense of a referendum vote by the
people?
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02
MAKE THIS NEW YEAR A DO
YEAR.
(Herbert Kaufman In Fort Worth
Record.)

Record.)
Make the new year do year. II
won't be different II you remain the
same. All dates are alike to men who
do not change their ways.
There are always 1865 first OF Aprils
on the fools calendar. Opportunity is
reserved for the schrewd and ener.
getic.
You'll fare as YOU dare. There's a
"p" in luck-it stands for perception,
persistence and patience.
II you want a better chance. take
one. make one.
Success won't bargain with those
who haggle for certalnties. Nothing
is sure except the insecurity OF little
job. The competition for insignifi
canoe is the hardest struggle in life.
Persops who don't Employ magma
ton and entepriseS are constant,
seeking eRploymsht. There are ten
applicants isr e/ery pIkIng place and
one competed raspirant for each ter
big posts.
DO you want higher wages. lighter
hours and easier hours? Then com,
to the front with an idea: take a few
OF them out OF your head. put them or
your tongue and place them In oul
hands.
We're calculating some enormous
undertakings during the next twelv,
months and discover an appalrInl
shortage OF the finer qualities OF hu
man material.
Sound thinkers are required In al
the important organizations. There.
more work In prospect than existing
facilities can handle.
We're carrying the Industrial bur
den OF two worlds. Factories and
fields alike are behind with orders
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

George w. Perkins finds "our cup
OF humiliation full to OVERLOOKING" as
result OF the PresiddAts note and
the secretary OF states comment. The
cups contents must have evaporated
somewhat after the filling which II no.
ceived by Mr. Perkins failure to get
Mr.. Hughes elected.-springfield Re.
publican.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

Poor. dear. she is so tied down."
"SoY" "Yes. She has one Of those
oldfashIoned husbands who insist on
coming home to lunch."-Detroit Free
Press.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

Uncle Sam played a lone hand in
Initiating the peace povement. He
did not ask the ALTERATION of any
other nation. and neither did he ask
anybody's approval. either before or
after the step was taken.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02
FROM OTHER VIEWPOINTS.

Before approving OF the purchase OF
the Danish islands Jets make sure
that the inhabitants thereof subscribe
to the principles II an unterrifIed and
imperlshable Democracy Charleston
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

Charles ID. Hilles says the Republi.
can party needs leader. Recent de-
velopments show that II also needs
some followers.-Savannah News.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

II seems quite clear that President
Wilson put his foot In the door," but
whether or not he put his foot in It"
remains to be observation-disclosures
Herald.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

Clara-He says her thinks I'm the
incest girl In town shall l ask him to
CALI sarah-NeI dear; let him keep
on thinking soSTown Topics.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

The Texas legislature convenes on
next Tuesday. January 9th. The Aus.
tin boarding house keepers are to
have their biennial inning.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02
News and Courier.

The continent can now be crossed
without stepping out Of a dry state,
but up to now nobody has volunteered
to try The stunt.-Clevelan Plain
Dealer.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

II is said that after the war pure
bred cattle and horses will be more
In demand than ever before. Now is
the time to stock up."-New York
Evening Post.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

The will intself becomes stronger
by exercise. as the desires do by In
diligence.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

1t would COZ Germany less to make
reparation thai to carry on the war.
But there's the question of pride In
the way.-Rocheste Herald.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

Prodigles are always seen in pro-
portion as they are expected.-Samuel
johnson.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

II congrd is votes the District Of
Columbia drf l. what woald be the mat
ter with rtnning sfpipe line from
Maryland I'd the Capitol?-Flordia
Times Union
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

Subscribers will confer a favor on
the management by telephoning the
office promptly when carriers fail to
deliver the paper, or when change Of
residence occurs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-02

IA. Tobias oykur,ca was in the
city today ana yiled on the Eagle.