The Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot (Bryan, Tex.), Vol. FOURTEENTH YEAR, No. 231, Ed. 1 Friday, September 3, 1909 Page: 1 of 4
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FOURTEENTH YEAR.
ERYAN TEXAS FRIDAY AFTERNOON SEPTEMBER 3. 1909.
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OFFICIAL PROGRAM FOR TAFT
AND DIAZ GIVEN OUT.
Jt G R 0 S S THE RIVER
An Exchange of Calls Bttw.en Heads
of Croat Nations Has Boon Ad-
justed with Satisfaction.
ffiwclal to Iho Eagle.
El Paso Texss Set. J. Presidents
Tart and Dlai will be received in this
city and Juares on arrival October 18
not only by a magnificent military dis-
play but by ten thousand school chil-
dren singing the national anthems of
the two countries and by two of the
most famous bands of Mexico and by
at least two splendid tulllitary banda
of the United States army according
to the announcement made yesterday.
President Taft will b met at Rlncon
New Mexico by two regiments of
I'nlted States regulars. At 10:30
President Dial will cross the river
from Juarei and meet President Taft
In the pavilion In front of the cham-
ber of commerce.
After breakfast at the chamber the
two presidents will proceed to Juarez
where President Taft will be the guest
of Mexico until 1:15 p. m. Returning
to Id Paso Taft and the cabinet offi-
cers with him will deliver addresses
snd review a parade of ten thousand
school children and troops.
At six o'clock Taft with party will
attend the banquet given In his honor
io Juares by President DUX.
TEXASKAS LOTS OF LIOHEY
Texas Haa in Treasury 12390490 and
Bonds for $17222444.
fptyliU to Uio Eal.
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- Auiitin Texas. Sept. 3. Slate Treat-
urer Sparks I yesterday gave out a
quarterly statcWnt showing the bal-
ances in the treasury for the quarter
ending August 31. The statement
shows total cash on hand to the credit
of the various funds to be $2390890
and total bonds 117.222.444. Of cash
on band f 1743.208 Is the credit of the
general revenue fund $3370C5 to the
available fund and 1118.803 to the per-
manent school fund. Had H not been
for the Waters-Pierce fine the balance
In the general revenu would bave Dee"
only 825190. besides 1100.000 trans-
ferred to the general revenue from
the pure food account and thua a de-
ficiency would have been Inevitable.
TRUSTEE MEETING.
The lioard of Trustees of the Bryan
Baptist Academy will hold a short
meeting tojight at the Baptist church
Immediately after the meeting of the
finance Committee. There are two
or three very Important things to
consider. The members aro urged to
be present.
A. W. Buchanan.
loo r.iusEur.1
Relics Collected from Famed Battle-
field Sold at Auction
Broclal to the Eagle-
Brussels Sept 3. The Waterloo
museum well known to hundreds of
American tourists who have visited the
historic battlefield was put up for
sale at public auction In Brussels to-
day to satisfy a Judgement agslnst
the company controlling the museum
and the hotel operated In conjunction
therewith.
The nucleus of the famous museunt
was formed by Edward Cotton (an
Englishman who fought In the great
battle) between 1815 aud his death
in 1849. Frog time to time the col-
lection was Increased by gifts from
Waterloo officers and many other In
dividuals.
There are now upwards of 3000 ob
jects in the collection. Including wea
pons and accouterments of every de
scription engrsvlngs photographs and
books. One of Napoleon's camp ket
tles stamped with the Imperial "X"
and the word "voyage" has been al
ways regarded by vlttltors with great
curiosity as have the gold and sliver
crosses of the Legion of Honor and
Napoleon's silver spurs stamped with
a crown and ..
The collection Is rich in French ea
gles crowns grenades belts collar
straps bridle bits cannon balls lan
ces swords and helmets British cav
alry carbines and pistols and Infant-
ry muskets and many other treasures
which since the first opening of the
museum have been viewed by more
than a million visitors of all nationalities.
1AL SCHLEY PLEASED
Cook's Great Success He Says Fills
Him With Delight
special to the Eagle.
New York Sept J. A telegram
Rear Admiral Schley president of the
Arctic Club of America says:
"Dr. Cook's great achievement fills
me with tHvut and I rejoice ahls
great aucess. 1 alwajs WWered that
Cook would succeed if It were possi-
ble aa ho Impressed me as being full
of force courage and determination.
Hurrah for this magnificent American
success and brave Cook."
GEORGE PHILLIPS DEAD.
The many friends In this city of
Mr. George Phillips will be sorry to
learne of his death which occurred
in Fort Worth yesterday. His rela-
tives here the family of Mr. M. R.
Phillips received the sad news by wire
yesterday afternoon the first Intima-
tion they had that ho was 111. The
young man formerly lived here. He
was 27 years of age and leaves do
family of his own. His parents re-
side at MadlsonvilSe and the remains
were shipped to that place and laid to
rest toJay.
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LOST LEFT E3E
It was Torn Away In Auto Smashup
Near Julia.
Special to ths Eagle.
Amarillo Texas Sept. 3. J. C Lap-
rade cashier of the First National
bank of Julia Texas was seriously
injured when be lost control of an
automobile he was driving yesterday.
The machine dashed Into a barbed
wire fence and Laprade's left band
waa torn away.
Several women In the car were unhurt
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MR. H. T. LEWIS DEAD.
A Useful and Honored Citixen
Down in Vigorous Manhood.
Mr. II. T. Lewis died at his home In
this city last night at 11:3d o'clock
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surrounded by the members of his fam-
ily relatives and anxious friends.
His last Illness was of short dura
tion andNhe cause leading up to bis
desth Is familiar to all. On last Sat-
urday at noon he visited the residence
of Dr. W. II. Oliver where he was su
perintending the work of an exten
sive addition being made to the borne.
While looking over the work he In
some way lost his balance and fell
from the second story gallery to the
ground below falling on some rough
pieces of lumber. lie was seriously
Injured and as soon as possible that
afternoon was removed to his borne
where his life has since that time
hung In the balance with but little
hope held out by the attending physicians.
He wss given every possible attention
and all was done for blm that human
knowledge and skill as well as love's
sleepless ministering could do but
It availed taught against the oncoming
of the grim messenger. Dsy by dsy
be grew weaker and weaker and as
tke hour rf midnight drew near last
night the last grain of sand In the
glass of life ran out and be was dead.
Aa we see him lying thre dead-
cut down in the full flush of a vigo
rous mannoor we wonaer wny. ana
as we yet wonder we are reminded
that God a providences are beyond hu
man ken and whatsoever He doeth
is well and It Is not ours to question j
but to submit In humbleness and humility.
Mr. Lewis was born in Newport Ten-
nessee Msy 2nd. 1884. making bim 45
years and 4 months of age at the time
of his death. In 1SS0 he came to Mc-
Klnney Texas and .after refolding
there for seven years removed to
Piano which place was his home for
thirteen year. He then came to Bryan
and this haa been his home coutlna
ously since. J
Mr. Lewis was a goodjan a true
and honored citixen He waa faithful
to everobliiv-Ttoa and duty of life
niut'so lived among his fellow men
as to enjoy the confidence and high-
est esteem of all.
He waa a member of the Methodist
church and Ured the life of a con-
slstant christian. His pastor who talk
ed with him during his last conscious
moments says his death waa a great
victory. Death had no terrors for him
and his only regret was leaving his
family. He told his pastor that his
mother was In Heaven he was going
to Join her and In that blessed homo
await the coming of his loved ones
and his friends.
He was married June 2nd 1S94. at
Piano to Mrs. Carrie Rlordan and Is
survived by his wife and one child.
Miss AUa Lewis and a step-son. Matt
Riordan. Ho also leaves seven broth-
ers and one sister. His family and re-
latives hsve tho profound sympathy
of all in their treat sorrow.
Mr. Lewis was a contractor and
builder and all his brother workmen in
We offer to our customer every
advantage consistent with conccrvctiyo
methods and the most courteous treat-
ment is extended to those who deeire
Banking facilities.
Your Account is solicited upon tho
Basis of Absolute Security and a
Square Deal.
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the city ceased their tabors today out
of respect to his memory.
The funeral was conducted from the
family home at S o'clock this after-
noon the services being conducted by
bis pastor Dr. T. H. Morris psstor
of the First Methoctst church. The
members of the Maccabees of which
order be was an honored member at-
tended the funeral In a body.
IMPORTANT MEETING MEMBERS.
The members of the K. O. T. M.
and A. O. U. W. will have a Joint
public meeting at the hall Monday
night September 6th at 8:1. There
will be present some State officers
to speak and other Important business.
Be present and bring some one with
you.
Joe B. Reed.
FINANCE
COMMITTEE
MEETING.
Jhero will be a meeting of the Dea
on as and finance committee at the
First Baptiat church tonight at 8.00
o'clock. It Is desired that every mem
ber be present
M. E. Weaver Pastor.
0. S. GETS
THE TEQGIiW
By Right of Dr. Coc" 'i r-ery t' j
Polar Area la U. S. .rritory.
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rpcdal to tao EUika.
8t Loafs. Mo' Sept. 3. All new ter-
rltory discovered by Dr. Cook when
ie reached the North Pole belongs to
the United States by right of disco v-'
cry according to Rev. Charropla a
J. professor of astronomy in St Louis
University. Father Charropln yester-
day said Cook's statement would be
accepted by scientists who will at-
tempt to confirm them.
I have secured the service of a
good watchmaker engraver and op-
tician and vlll be glad to examine
your eyes free of charge at my store.
All work done promptly and guaran-
teed.. J. M. Caldwell. JCJ
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The Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot (Bryan, Tex.), Vol. FOURTEENTH YEAR, No. 231, Ed. 1 Friday, September 3, 1909, newspaper, September 3, 1909; Bryan, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth323332/m1/1/: accessed May 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .