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.... A ', L.mnnj.jori " t1 ! politics and politicians. I mKtmmmmmmmtamaaammmmmtmatm iv YOU WANT WHA T YOU WANT When You Want It What Is It You Do Want ? E. J. FOUNTAIN The Quality Grocer Telephones 111 and 179 Srptt iHoralttg Eagle Sntered at the Postofflce la Bryan, Texas, as second class matter. BY CARNES & WALLACE BRYAN, TEXAS, JULY 29, 1908. The country has been right. Saving the crops order. saved all Is next In How many men In Dryan who didn't vote for a single loser? Stand up and be counted, please. If the good die young and the aver age length of human life Is Increas ing, the world must be getting worse. Hurry up the corn pulling and cot ton picking; the country will have to be saved again In November. If you hear an uncertain sound from up Chicago way, don't be excited. It Is only Wlllyhurst sounding the key note. A Pennsylvania evangelist says there Is holiness in lung power. This explains why Texas Is all consecrated ground. The doctors say that cracks In ta bleware are breeding places for dis ease germs. Beware of the cracked teacup or plate. After contributing $10,000 to the campaign fund you can deposit what Is left or use It for pocket change, just as you like. After every election many disap pointed politicians swear off , but when the next exciting campaign opens they fall from grace. Let voters prepare for the worst. The ticket to be voted In the Novem ber election will be longer than the . . . i . . uauui uuea m me primary. Political ru A few more factory stacks the more the better with clouds of dm smoke rolling out of their tops, woul contribute variety to the landscai view and lengthen the pay roll Bryan. is All the mnnev snent for eas to i flnt the Williams boom was wasted and nobody has yet explained where the money came from. It is probable, though, that those who spent it can afford to lose it. TWhnlrAllv Mr. Taft didn't know ho was nominated until yesterday, and Mr. Bryan doesn't know yet that he is the Democratic nominee, mere it unmpthlnir childish In this "make-be lleve notification business. Ollie James of Kentucky 1 looming tin lnriro nn the nnlltiral horizon. It Is not Improbable that in the cast of characters for tne great national drama, he will play the roll of Joshua to Bryan s Moses. Keep your eye on James. Of the Judges who reversed the i .on hi a iiiHcmpnt ncnitiRt the Standard Oil company, two were appointed by Roosevelt and the other by McKlnley, on tho Rpnuhlican nartv will be held responsible for the decision, noiwim standing Kooseveits nysiencai ansa vowal. DR. CHARLTON IN HOUSTON. Rov. O. C. Charlton. D. D.. presl Aon nt Tpirnn Woman's College, went to Houston Saturday in the Interest of the Institution over wnicn ne pre sides. On Sunday morning, Dy invi otinn nf the nnntor. Dr. J. L. Gross he addressed the Sunday school of the First Baptist church and aiterwarns preached at the morning service In the In the evening he preached at the Tuam Avenue Bap. tiut -hnrrh nf Which Kev. J. W. 1XV In is nastor. Dr. Irving will be re- memhprpd as having preached the onmrnonroiiipnt sermon to the T. W. graduating class this year. At a -an. Mnn.lnv mnrnine. Dr. Charlton, by invitation, delivered an address to ho conference of Baptist pastors in Houston. Edce, Texas, July 27, 1!08. Dea Editor: As I have not seen any new from our community, I will try ani give a few items. We are having fine weather at pres out. but a good rain would be needei for crops. Cotton picking will tsom be the order of the day. The health of this community very good nt present. Mrs. Collier has been on the sii list for the n.iwt few ilnvis hut n-e nre of pla' t0 llcar thnt 6lie ,8 Det,er at Prea cm. Mr .T n Tlpittke nnrl Mr T.ennnrf McDonald have been very busy baling nay me past wopk. Mrs. J. (I. Hedtke of the Macy com munity is visiting at Abilene. Mr nnil Mrs. Unite McDonald o! Edge are the happy parents of a little son ot a lew weens r.go. Miss Tilda Plagens of Kurten hns been visiting Miss Anna Hedtke ol Edge for the past week; and also Mr A It Stpvpner ami sister. Miss Mae of Kurten, were pleasant visitors of Mr. Hedtke Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Olliver Hollis's sister of Madi sonville has been a pleasant visitor to her sister and attended the meeting at Edge. Mr. Lee McDonald of Macy Is visit ing heicw Bryan. Mr. K. W. Hedtke of the Macy com munity attended a picnic at Kurten last Wednesday and reported an en lovable time. The barbecue at heelock last Wednesday was well attended and all reported a nice time. I wonder bow some of those canal rimes are feelins hv now. Fine. 1 sunnose those that KOt there. The meeting at Edge closed last Wednesday with several additions to the church. The Free Will meeting of Edge will soon begin. Well, will ring off this time, with the hopes or doing better next time. Come a lontr . all of vou correspond cnts, and let us hear from you. APPLE BLOSSOMS. Inaigns may come and wtfieni ramnaia-ns may go; mean- vn iKn merchants of Bryan con- Umie to buy and sell and get gain. nrv. TM.V Wvnnn announced for attorney general some of his friends said It would be nis iaBi race. c shall see If we live long enough. Taft knows now that he was nomi nated at Chicago; at least, he has good reason to believe it, for some reliable gentleman told him so yesterday. Is Life is a game. The successful man the nn A who earlv learns the rules of the game and plays according to them, ir you violate tne ruies you lose. The biggest snake ever brought to this country has Just arrived in New York. It is said to be over thirty feet long. But that may be a snaKe story. Is One of the problems of the future : How will import duties be col lected when airships come into use. Are we to have aerial revenue cutters? Texas newspapers report small at tendance at the churches last Sunday morning. Too many people out with the gang reading the midnight bulletins. 3000 DENTISTS IN CONVENTION. Rnston Mass.. July 28. Three thousand dentists representing every State in the Union are attending the twelfth annual convention or tne .a tlonal Dental Association In Boston Eviinvlnir the nieetlncH of several af filiated bodies held here during the past few days, the association proper opened its sessions mis murum. The visitors were welcomed by Gov r.,,iM Mnvnr Hihbard Dean Richard son of the Harvard medical school. and President Hamilton of Tufts Col lege. The response was made by Bur nn i.en Thnmn of St. Louis, national . " " i-- ' corresponding secretary of the asso ciation. Tne sessions are 10 rouuuuu i.niil Wi.lav noon, and will consist of section meetings with discussions by prominent dentists, essays, and chair, table and surgical clinics. An niohm-nto uncial nrneram also has been prepared for the visiting dentists and the ladies who accompany mem. RELIANCE FARMER HURT. t n Smith one of the most sub stantial farmers of the Reliance com munity, residing about nine miles northeast of town, was seriously in jured In a severe fall Monday after noon, bruises of a painful and possi bly dangerous nature being sustained nhnnt the miner nnrt of the body. Mr. Smith was engaged in carpenter work on the cone of a new residence which he Is erecting, an.l losing his balance in some manner, was precipitated to the ground, striking the stringers at a distance of twelve feet below. LET US FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS traiehtforward honest dealings with the public the reputation we stand on in asking you to is Bring Your Prescriptions Here We have made a pood many satisfied, steady cus tomers who trade with us exclusively and have a feeling of perfeel confidence in everything we do for them. There is a great deal of comfort in being able to trust your druggist in such a way, and we should like to have you experience it. EMM EL & MA LONE Y PRESCRIPTION DRVCC1STS Montfacta.S. i X-Ray Relief Remedies. DATES OF OPENING OF THE BRYAN 8CHOOL8. A. & M. College, Monday, Sep tember 21. Allen Academy, Wednesday, September 9. Villa Maria Ursuline Acade my, Tuesday, September 4. Texas Woman's College, Wed nesday, September 9. Bryan Graded Schools, Mon day, September 14. EDGE ITEMS. ALL READY AT CINCINNATI. Cincinnati. O.. Julv 27. Men who will be nrominent in the notification of Judge William H. Taft began to arrive in the city today. Among those already arrived or wno are expected to nut In an annenrance late tonieht are the following members of the noti fication committee: George Ade or Indiana R. E. Sloan of Arizona. John T Murnhv of Wisconsin. M. L. Steele of Alabama. Frank N. Kennedy of Arkansas, Charles F. Teeter or vveBt Virginia, Charles J. Harris of North Carolina, George N. Ross of Califor nia. Thomas F. Walsh or Colorado, C. M. Eaton of Washington. C. M. Gibbons of Virginia. Charles H. Clark of Connecticut, Joseph E. Lee of Flor ida, Eugene Nolte of Texas, A. W. Ewart of South Dakota, J. R. Garton of Georgia, J. Warren Kelfer of Ohio, C. A. Rook of Pennsylvania, Arthur Thompson of Oregon, Roy O. West of IllinolB. A. R. Burnham of Ken tucky. Grant Hornaday of Kansas, C. J. Ixird of North Nakota. J. D. Howe ot Missouri, O. T. Bankard of New York, Charles R. Leonard of Mon tuna w A nenree of Nebraska. Charles J. Harris of North Carolina, and Joseph E. Fletcher of Rhode Is land. Cincinnati, on the strength of what the railroads and local committees say, Is preparing to entertain &o,uuu visitors. Special trains will be run from all parts of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Passenger men say mey are figuring on tne Diggesi one-nay business in the history of the city. Marching clubs will be here from Co lumbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Pitts burg and a number of other cities. With the exception of a few fin shine touches everything is in read iness for the exercises tomorrow. Castro has been carrying things Ith a hieh hand In Venezuela, with out regard to the wishes or rights of other people. Mehas given offense o all the commercial nations and most of nil to the Netherlands. The thers will now stand by and enjoy while the Dutch give him a sound linking. INDEPENDENCE PARTY CONVEN TION. Chicago, 111., July 27. With a sub stantial representation from nearly all nnrts of the United States, the In dependence Party, the successor of Hearst's Independence Leacue. as sembled in national convention in Or chestra llall today lor tne purpose or adopting a platform and nominating candidates for president and vice president The initial session was giv en over to the opening addresses or the temporary chairman and others, followed by the appointment of the usual committees. The convention probably will complete its work to morrow. Present indications are that the convention will neither Indorse the candidacy of William J. Bryan, nor force William It. Hearst to accept the prcsldenial nomination of the Inde pendence Party. Thomas L. Hisgen of Massachusetts is the man most prominently mentioned for the head of the ticket. Mr. Hisgen ran for governor of Mas ' -its two years ago on the Inder Vague tick et and polled a. .?ly large vote. He is a man or .dlth and for a number of years he has competed successfully against the Standard Oil company for the oil huslness of New Eugene W. Chafln, the prohibition candidate for president, plans to speak in every State In the Union before election day. John W. Crimmins of New York, who bolted Bryan and voted for Palmer and Buckner in the campaign of ISitfi, has come, out Btrong for the Democratic ticket this year. John Mitchell, the well known labor leader, has promised to stump Michi gan for the Democrats In the coining campaign, if his health permits. Thomas E. Watson. Populist candi date for president, will make some speeches in the East and some In the West, but will devote his Btrong effort to carry Georgia. The Anti-Imperial League has Utmed a statement recommending that the fiien.ls of the league withhold their votes from William H. Taft for presi dent and support Mr. Bryan. Five candidates are hustling for the Democratic nomination for governor of Illinois, the selection to be made nt the first general primary in that State next week. Present plans do not contemplate that William H. Taft will make any political speeches during the cam paign, except those to be delivered In Cincinnati this fall. Judge Amos W. Davis, who was re cently named for congress by the Democrats of the Tenth Kentucky dis trict, won his nomination by the nar row margin of one-third of a vote. The speeches of William J. Bryan, which may be heard in the slot phono graphs, are entitled "The Railroad Question." "Swollen Fortunes," "The Trust Question." "The Tariff Ques tion, and "An Ideal Republic. John W. Kern, the Democratic vice i.rPKl.lpnilnl candidate, has accented an Invitation to be a guest of the Jef- J ferson Club of Chicago at a rally to he held nn Sentember 15. and which. Ii Is expected, will mark the opening of the Democratic campaign in the Middle West. Report of the conditicn -OF THE- First National ..Bank.. OF BRYAN, TEXAS, AT Till'. CI.OSK OF BUSINESS JULY IS, P'OS. I Loans and discounts. $273,625.20 U. S. bonds and pre miums 156,400.00 State bonds, premi ums, etc 52,015.10 Real estate, furniture and fixtures 11,150.00 CASH 106,858.39 UUNTSVILLC SCHOOL Thorough in foundation work and in a complete course for graduation. Church-Parsons Kindergarten Course. raeltem system for beginners, special course for teachers, and a Normal Department. Maximum expense for the year $200 to $250. Address HARRIET F. SMITH Huntsville, Texas $600,048.69 Capital stock $100,000.00 Surplus 60,000.00 Undivided net profits. 32,072.29 Circulation 100,000.00 Re-discounts 27,603.72 DEPOSITS 290,372.71 $600,048. 69 J I, L. L. Mclnnis, Cashier of the above named bank do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. L. L. McINNIS, Cashier. Corrcct-attcst: J. W. HOWELL F. M. LAW II. O. BOATWRIGHT Subscribed and sworn to before me this July 17th 1908. W. P. Bryan, Notary Public, Brazos County, Texas. Directors. 4 Perfumes Delicate and delectable odors all the new sum mer fancies and the old time favorites. Per fumes of refinement sweet, soft and lasting We have all the newer varieties The Smith Drug Co. ' ' Bryan, Texas C. E. BOYETT K. R. MYERS Insurance o Insurance To the People of Bryan and Brazos County: We want to write your Insurance for you. We have a very select line of Companies and Jhave the Oldest Business here. The Ginning Season is coming on and you will want Insurance on your din. We have special Companies for Gins, and have the lowest rates there aJe to be found. Do not leave your Cotton in a Warehouse unless you have it insured with us; we have special rates on stored cotton. We represent Fire, Accident, Live Stock, Plate Glass, lJond, and Fly Wheel Insurance. If you do not want to 'phone us about your Insurance, call at our office above K. Rohde's Saloon and we will take particular pains in explaining all that you do not know. We would like to receive from you during the month of August a share of your business. Residence Phones 257 and 128. Office Phone 250. BOYETT & MYERS Nico Juicy Steaks and Roasts Art th3 basis of Cfoo4 '.mttl ) II orlli whllt to Ml ost iftet rniatr th lael. W havtlihftt ll ail verythlnt tit ihat'akooo' In Mia Mat Marktt Una. We Invito Your Patronago With lh aiMcanc thai (or quality ol ntati, and courttout an fttmpi aonrk all tht ytar round rt art ynncll. Higgs' Market p$iP in A 6tove that Is always ready! A stove that makes no (.moke, smell or ashes! A safe stove! An economical stove! A clean stove! A stove that require ne skill to oper ate it! A stove which has revolutionized "cooking, " and lias transformed the drudgery of the kitchen work into u pleasant pastime. A ' Quick Meal" Stove will do any nnd all work that can be done on a wood t r coal stove, only with the differ ence that the "Quick Meal" docs it quicker, cheaper and in a more agree tblr tnj reliable war. FRESH SHIPMENTS Oats. Bran. Shorts, Alfalfa Hay Bermuda Hay, Prairie Hay, and everything in the Feed line. Remember we make a specialty of White Wolf Stock Food. Prompt Delivery. Phone 251. We will not be undersold. Harder & Buckhaults IR!SURAi3CE You need the protection; I need the business. Let's get together. A policy with me guarantees absolute indem nity in case of loss. Property of all kinds against Fire and Tornado. N Plate Glass against Breakage. S Dwellings, Mercantile and Banking establish H ments against Burglary. U Steam boilers against Explosion, R Live Stock against Death. E Yourself against Accident and Death I also issue all kinds of Fidelity and Judicial Bonds. It is better to have insurance and not need ir, than to need it and not have it. I will appreciate your business and guarantee prompt and satisfactory service. Office up stairs in Smith building. Phones Office 161, Residence 233. J. B. HINES Cole Hardware Co England.