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THE BRYAN DAILY EAGLE BRYAN TEXAS, SATURDAY, 24, 1927. (By Associated Press) NUMBRA The People's Column I have been a resident in Brazos county for eight years, off and on. I have traveled every state in the Union, but ten. Much of this travel was by motor. I don't believe I ever hit a worse road than the King of Trails south of Hearne, last January.

To the man who! travels much between Houston, Wacd, and Dallas, the stretch of road running from Hearne to Bryan and south of Navasota ten miles, is a nightmare in wet weather. Why one of the most useful and busy thoroughfares in the United States should -be impassable much of the winter is a wonder to every traveler who passes this way. A jobber in Hoston. recently said he was glad the NavasotaAnderson road to Corsicana was being improved, because he would have a reliable route to Dallas. Is it not possible that we are sleeping on our rights? And that we ought to make the Hearne-toBryan road useful in all weather? With A.

and Allen Academy, and other system growing, a new hotel and better living conditions, ought we not to have at least one first class all weather highway I don't mean this in a Bolshevik tone. Of course I know roads cost money, and each section wants first lass roads. However it must be admitted that the K. T. is one of the most important highways in this country.

Several Bryan and College residents saw the K. T. sign way up in Winnepeg, Canada this summer. ABOUT BRYAN Dean E. J.

Kyle of A. and M. College, who is on a leave of absence and spending the time in Washington working with the educational board of Land Grant colleges, will return to College some time in October. While in Washington his work has brought him in conference with Dr, D. F.

Houston, former president of A. apd M. College; Dr. Bailey, dean: of agriculture, Cornell University, Uthica, N. Y.

He will also visit the land grant colleges in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Iowa and Kansas, Mra, John E. Astin, who spent the summer in the Holy Land has landed in New York and is established at Hotel Webster, 10 West 45th Street, New York City, for the present, She expects to return to Bryan in the early part of October. Fred Metts of Houston and son, Dean, were here today for the formal opening of Allen Academy, enroute Houston from a summer vacation spent in Indiana and Michigan. The son, Dean, graduated from Allen Academy two years ago in the class of '25. Boyd W.

Gatewood, representative of the Houston Post-Dispatch, who is touring Texas writing a graphic and accurate report of what the Highway Commission is accomplishing in Texas was here today interviewing the Division Engineer, J. E. Blair and representative citizens. Mr. and Mrs.

P. L. Barron were in the city today from their farm home near Wellborn. Relatives Are Out Of Luck At State Capitol (By Associated Press). AUSTIN, Sept.

of statutes requiring each state department head to make afHidavits that none of his relatives, even to the third degree, is included in his departmental payroll, has heen started by the comptrollen, it was learned on Friday. September Pay vouchers for can not be drawn unless the affidavits are filled gut. Previously, little attention had been paid to the law. The board of control regently investigated charges of nepotism and payroll irregularities against Mrs. Agnes Stevens, superintendent of the Gainesville State Girls' Training school, but as yet has taken no action.

CHICKEN DINNER SUNDAY 40 CENTS REED AND POWERS YOUNG GIRL'S 'RIGHT ATTITUDE" MURDER DISCUSSED AT ALLEN FLIERS LAND "PARACHUTES PERFORMANCE HELD TO TEST RAPIDITY OF EMPTYING AIRPLANES Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Sept. 24. Nine men with parachutes leaped today from an airplane over the flying field. All- landed safely. The performance was arranged as a test of the rapidity with which an airship might be emptied in case.

of an emergency or. for military purposes. Last of the nine freed himself from the plane in 18 seconds after the first had jumped, Dr. Harrington Loses Resolution (By Associated Press) AUSTIN, Sept. Relations between members of the Board of Control, openly bad for months, came to a breaking point today.

R. B. Walthall and Roy I. Tennant, members, two times voted down Dr. H.

H. Harrington, chairman, once on Dr. Harrington's proposed investigation of the San Antonio State Hospital for the insane and again in letting contraet for construction of a new woman's home at the institution. Disagreement is Hot Dr. Harrington in a resolution sought investigation of charges of maladministration against Dr.

W. J. Johnson, superintendent, made to him he said, three former inmates of the institution. Tennant and Walthall defeated the resolution, declaring "the majority of the board does not believe the hospital should be inves. tigated unless some responsible witness file some character of complaint." A hot disagreement re- The chairman, defending his motion, said that he considered complaints and charges made by "three former inmates of the hospitalone of them from Austin, one from Fort Worth and one from Shreveport, merit and demand an investigation by the board." Contract Is Opposed Dr.

Harrington objected, he said to the letting of the construction contract to E. H. Wagner and Company, San Antonio, on its of about $78,000, because the bid of the "firm of Walsh Burney would have been lower had not the Wagner concern's bid included that the State shall do its own cavation work." He said he believes that under the manner in which the contract was let, inmates of the institution will be required to do the vating," since it could not otherwise be done expeditiously under the terms of the bid. Col. Frank Holland Honored With Dinner On His 75th Birthday (By Associated Press) MINERAL WELLS, Sept.

A very elaborate dinner was tendered Col. Frank P. Holland of Dallas, publisher of Farm and Ranch and of Holland's Magazine, at the New Crazy Hotel here on Thursday evening by Fred A. Jones, honoring the Colonel's 75th birthday anniversary. Col.

Holland began the publication of the Farm and Ranch in 1888 and of Holland's Magazine in 1905. He is one of the outstanding figures in journalism in the Southwest and probably numbers as wide a circle of friends and acquaintences as and living Texan. Austinites Go to Alamo City To See Sunday Amusements (By Associated Press) AUSTIN, Sept. over the number of Austin people who spend Sundays in San Antonio, allegedly because. there are no movies herb on the sabbathsome of the local citizens have figured that San Antonio Sundays cost Austin $250,000 in 4 year's time.

The figures were prepared, however, by a faction which wants open the picture shows here every day of the week, the other faction asserts. Cotton Market Cotton futures quoted from 2 to 3 points down. Local spots quoted at 20 to 20. 3-4 cents per pound. UNSOLVED OPENING TODAY CAPTAIN HAMER MAY BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY YOUNG GIRL SOON Cit 'zens of Fredericksburg Are Unable to Ident'fy Accused Soldiers Said to Have Been Seen Near Scene of Murder Shortly Before It Is Believed to Have Happened (By Associated Press).

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. surrounding the slaying of an unidentified girl near Fredericksburg was mo of a mystery today than ever due to the failure of Fredericksburg citizens to identify several soldiers from here as suspicious characters seer near the scene of the sla; ng. Soldier suspects have been released. BODY OF GIRL IS PARTIALLY IDENTIFIED AUSTIN. Sept.

Information believed by Ranger Captain Frank Hamer to partially identify body of the girl found near Fredericksburg has been obtained by Hamer, it was announced today. The ranger. would give out no det. ils. SAMUEL SHANK NOTED MAYOR, DIES SATURDAY BECAME FAMOUS WHEN HE TRIED TO REDUCE PRICE FEEDSTUFFS.

(By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 24. muel Shank, former mayor of! Ind: napolis, died suddenly of hea: disease today. He became wid known throughout the Uni States during the first teri by efforts to reduce the price of L.odstuffs, Girls Are To Pay For Shingled Hair RLIN, Sept. 24.

"If womer want to wear shingled hair. they shall be made to pay for it," is decision of the municipality! of artenburg in Fart Prussia, A ax of 12 marks per year has been imposed. on every shingled poll. Girls up. to: 15 years of age are exempt, but married women who ave sacrificed their locks have Ito 1.

double tax, C.her townsites are preparing to follow suit in tapping this new of revenue. At Schoenau, the Mix is 20 marks per year to to 20 ars of age, and 30 marks after. Bryan Has Two Small Blazes The Bryan fire. department was call out twice today. but.

11 o'clock this morning the servants' house of J. A. Capps was destroyed by fire. The loss was perhaps $100. Tris afternoon shortly after 2 o'ch.

a tar pot on the grounds of the high school became overheated and caught afire, for a few ministes threatening the buildings, The loss was. negligible. MAN POSING AS PROFESSOR SHOT IN BACK ISS ES FORGED CHECK AND THEN IS PURSUED THROUGH DEARBORN STREETS (By Associated Preset. CHICAGO, Sept. 24.

Pursued thr gh the crowded Dearborn stre after he attempted to pass an alleged forged check 011 the Fin National Bank, man posing as Undolph Althrocchi, former assist at professor at the University of Chicago hut believed to be a ma querader, was shot in the back and eriously wounded by bank lice, en today while pedestrians ran for cover. Edward Jeffrey, ex-Railroad King, Dies In New York NEW YORK, Sept. 24. -Edward Jet for many years president of the former Denver and Ri3 Grande railroad and close associa of the late George Gould in the management of several railroads under Gould's control, died tod: DECISION FOR TUNNEY IS ACLOSED ISSUE (By Associated Press). CHICAGO, Sept.

-The decision giving Gene Tunney victory over Jack Dempsey stands and State Athletic commission will not consider reversal, John Righeimer, chairman of the commission declared in a statement today. The statement apparently closes door to any further possibility of action on protest of Leo Flynn, Dempsey's manager. Cast Is Chosen For 'Cupid' Play Up-To-Date," is the name of the musical comedy that is being presented at the Assembly 30, Hall at at 8 College under Friday the night auspices Sept. p. of the Brazos County Mothers Club.

The proceeds of the play are to be used to establish a loan fund. The cast, which includes over 54 persons, is made up entirely of home talent. Some of most popular and talented of the Col. lege and Bryan younger set are appearing in the cast. There are seventeen choruses whose clever daneing, tuneful Songs and unique costumes add greatly to the evening's entertainment: The choruses appear as chickens, clocks, moons, monkeys, old fashioned sWeethearts, stars, cats, bedtime stories and cupids.

The cast includes: Dorothy Hedges, Mable Claire Wrenn, A. B. Strehli, Mrs. R. L.

Ware, Nan Shel Waldrop, J. P. Abbott, Allan Love, Patty Sims, Frances Whittaker, F. M. Jamieson, C.

C. Palmer, Bess Alexander, Priscilla Sims, Gertrude Sims, Mary Fraps, Ethyl Walaon. Ruth Johnson, Lillie Mae Walton, Bertha Humbert, Gwendolyn Youngblood, Josephine Dunn, Eleanor Hrdlika, Christobel Erdlika, Caroline Silvey, Mary Scoates, Katherine Bertran, Ja Caroline Guidera, Edith Thomas, Anna: Frances Smith, Sarah Ellen Cofer, Florence Richie, Moselle Winder, Downs Killough, Betty Jane Winkler, Margaret Anne Winkler, Virginia Jones, Lucille Thornton, Grace Limbocker, C. A. Johnson.

GERMANS ON SECOND LEG OF JOURNEY AVIATORS HOPE TO FLY FROM GERMANY TO THE UNITED STATES (By Associated Press) ANGORA, Turkey, Sept. 24. Lieutenant Otto Koennecke, German long distance aviator, hopped off today on the second leg of his flight from Cologne, Germany, to America, by the Eastern route. immediate goal is Bas Ra Irak. They hoped to cover 1,000 miles by this evening.

Consolidated Parent-Teachers To Give Reception The date of the reception to be given by the A. and M. Consolidated Parent-Teacher Association has been changed to Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 8:00 p. at the Y.

M. C. A. parlor. A good program has been arranged and all patrons and friends of the school are invited and urged to attend.

The membership committee reports the largest enrollment that the A. has ever had and a splendid spirit of co-operation and interest in our school, In order to attain the Standard of Excellence that we are striving for this year it is necessary for each active member to attend at least one meeting. We know that it is difficult for the fathers to attend the afternoon meetings so we hope that they especially will avail themselves of this opportunity to attend the reception and get acquainted with the teachers, Patrons will also please notice that the reception this year is to be held in the Y. M. C.

A. parlors in place of the school building. The officers of the Parent-Teach-cently er Association will serve as hostesses and the social hour will be in charge of the hospitality committee. Swedish Prince To Lecture Here (By Associated Presss) GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. William of Sweeden sailed today for the United States where he will make a tour.

L. S. Ross Chapter Of United Daughters Of Confederacy Begins Thirtieth Consecutive Year Here L. S. Ross Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy of Bryan, began its thirtieth consecutive Friday afternoon, when the chapter met for its organization meeting for the fall term at the home of Mrs.

Albert Buchanan on West 24th Street. The meeting was well attended land much enthusiasm evidenced in resuming the historical programs and patriotic activities of the work for another year. Mrs. Albert Buchanan, president made a report of chapter acI tivities for the year 1926-1927 showing good work done. Regular monthly meetings were held at the home of members with unusually good attendance and fine historical and musical programs.

The fact that only the old time music and customs of the South" are given place on the U. D. C. programs, make them unusual and attractive, and keep in the memory of today, the beloved music of the Confederacy. Report was made of the annual contest inc "unwritten Southern history." Miss Katherine Bullard and Morris Kaplan being the winnets of the prizes for the past year.

More than fifty essays were submitted. anual meeting of Hood's and Green's Brigades in Bryan during the past year was noted as a time tolof privilege and opportunity for the U. D. C. to meet and assist in he entertainment of the veterans of the Confederacy, a joy and delight to every Southern daughter.

A scholarship fund to be award. ed to some worthy grandson or great grandson of a Confederate eteran, at and M. College, was established during the past year, L. S. Ross Chapter also through DR.

T. O. WALTON PRINCIPAL SPEAKER AT IMPRESSIVE MEE Many Representative Citizens Witness Oper ing of Forty-Third Year for Allen Academy Local School Is Highly Eulogized by All the Speakers Upon the right attitude toward responsibility ar work in all pursuits determines whether a student will 1 a success or a failure was emphasized by President T. Walton, president of A. and M.

College, in urging eac cadet to do his best every day at the opening exercises Allen Academy in Bryan this morting. The occasion w. the forty-third opening of the local school, which is tl oldest preparatory school in Texas, and many represent tive citizens of Bryan were present. N. B.

Allen, princip of the school, acted as master of ceremonies. SCHOOL Dr. Walton, began his address by paying a high tribute to the scholarship, discipline, and Christian influences of Allen Academy. the highest grade of work at A. and M.

Dr. Walton investigated his grades and found that none was below a B. Sought Scholarship "It was indeed refreshing to find a student who did not believe he had the proper foundation for his dents these days want to hurry college a career. Most of the stuthrough their college years and get a sheep skin as soon as possible, with little concern over whether or not they have learned very much." Referring to students who shirk their duty, the president said that you start out to shirk your duty you will never be happy. We never boast of the opportunities that we let slip through our fingers; we never feel proud of the mistakes we made in youth, of the we committed, and of the sins of which we are guilty.

They will be a source of disappointment and sorrow when it is too late. These things we do not want our neighbors, friends, or family to know about." Expects Our Best The world has a right to expect (Continued on page four) As young men seeking edi cation, you are fortunate to have the opportunity of associating with faculty members who have much ability and who also are of Christian influence, Dr. Walton told the cadets. Declaring that his subjeet was "Attitude," or rather, "Right Attitude," the speaker explained that it was the tendency of many men and women to try to escape responisbility, "He who would succeed must pay the price. Whether you will come up to the expectations of your parents and your friends depends entirely upon your attitude," he said.

Disgrace To Fail Students should learn early in life that it is a disgrace for men of average mental and physical ability to fail in the courses, the speaker. "There are many who want to possess college diplomas; I take it that this is the reason why you are at Allen Academy. ALthough many want degrees, there are few who are willing to pay the price to achieve them." Dr. Walton digressed to say that a graduate of Allen Academy recently came into his office and told that he wanted to withdrawn and come back next year because he did not feel that he had securled the necessary scholarship to do Rattle Snake Prominades In The Alamo City (By Associated Press) SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 24.

A rattle snake 44 inches long, bear14 rattles, found his way own today. and was captured, within two blocks of one of the busiest business sections of the city. STATION WTAW 309.1 Metres, 970 Kilocycles-A. and M. College Electrical Engineering Dept.

Studio. College Radio Program for Monday noon, 12:15. Your Boy's First Week in College, Dean C. H. Winkler.

Vocal Solos, Mrs. Milton Fountain. The Weather The Weather (Special to The Eagle) NE WORLEANS, Sept. 24. For Bryan and vicinity: Tonight and Sunday, partly cloudy to unsettled; warmer tonight.

T. C. NUNN IS DEAD; FUNERA TO BE SUNDA! STATE READY IN REBECCA'S TRIAL MONDAY ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENSE. ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO BE READY FOR CASE GEORGETOWN, Sept. When the trial of Rebecca Bradley Rogers charged with arson at Round Rock is called Monday in the district court the State will be ready to go ahead, Harry Dolan, State's attorney, said today.

Attorneys for Mrs. Bradley said sometime ago they expected to: be reedy. Two continuances in the case have been granted. George Washington Payne and Benjamin Franklin Karr Pitch NEW ORLEANS. Sept.

New, Fleans. Pelicans returned Thome klay determined to even the count vith the Wichita Falls team in the Dixie series. Series now stand: Wichita Falls two, New Orleans thing. Bennie Karr probably will pitch for New Orleans today, while. George.

W. Payne is likely to do the hurling for Wichita Mrs. Reppert Chosen Head of West Side The West Side Parent-Teacher on held its first meeting vear of Thursday There were about 25 mothers and teachers present. Mrs. Frank Ripper presided, handMing the business for the afternoon with dispatch and precision.

The treasarer's report showed a balance from last year of $8.00, land proceeds from tag day about $10.00. Dues paid at close of the meeting brought the balance in the treasury to a figure in excess. of $50.00, The resignation of Mrs. Ripper as president, was accepted with regret, shive Mrs. Ripper has moved to the East Side, and the Ition is losing not only an efficient officer but an interested member as well, Mrs.

R. R. Reppert, first ice president, will succeed Mrs. Ripper as presiding officer for the year. The annual membership drive, will bio conducted in October, as has been the custom for several years, with Mrs.

Chas. Hillier, secfond vice president in charge. All patrons of the school and those living on the west side of town, are urged to respond liberally when called upon by the membership comm wee. Last year the work af the West Side Association was carried ch. almest entirely from the proceeds, of membership dues, and officers in charge are anticipating the same liberal support for this year's work.

The next regular meeting will be held at the school house at 3:30 p. on, Thursday, October 13. There will be a special speaker on fire prevention at this time. All patrons and friends of the school are cordially invited to attend the meetings of this association. BRYAN CHICKENS TO EL PASO Herman Henderson, 4-12 Club member of Kurten, is in Bryan today shipping 100 of his fine: B.

C. White Leghorn to Paso, for breeding -purposes. Herman states that it trouble to sell good: poultry. thing I need most," said Herman, is more good poultry, the orders will take care of themselves." FORMER SHERIFF OF BRAZI COUNTY IS VICTIM OF HEART FAILURE The many friends of T. C.

Nur 3, former sheriff of Brazos cot ty and a citizen for 60 years Bryan, were shocked to learn his death at 12:15 noon, today, victim of heart failure. Mr. Nunn was one of the be known citizens of this section the State, and was a friend of of the old-time residents. The funeral will be held at home Sunday afternoon at o'clock, Shettles and conducted Rev. by H.

McCa He is survived by his wife three sons, Roy Nunn, Rola Nunn, and T. C. Nunn Jr. Pall bearers will be D. X.

Bib Roy Vick, Dale Weddington, F. Lichte, and N. N. Snapp. A more extensive account appear in Monday's paper.

Slayer Is Denied New Trial Toda (By Associated Press) SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 24. Pete McKenzie, 23, escaped co vict under sentence of death slaying Sam Street, chief of San Antonio detectives, was nied a new trial in the distr court here today. Two Negroes Are Probably Fatally Burned Ft. Wort the Texas Division, U.

D. has, this month, given a free scholarship valued at $100 at Texas Presbyterian College at Milford, Texas, to Sarah Hamilton, an orgirl, under care of the Woman's Bible Class of the Bryan Presbyterian church. Decoration Day was observed by Bryan chapter with beautiful and impressive ceremenies at the local cemetery, at which time graves of Confederate veterans and World War veterans were marked with appropriate flags and flowers. Taken as a whole the year 1926- 1927 was one of the most pleasant and profitable years of the Bryan Chapter, U. D.

and so, considered by the large membership of sixty women. The annual election of chapter officers for the coming year resulted as follows: Mrs. Albert Buchanan, re-elected president; Mrs. J. M.

Dunn, first vice president; Mrs. V. B. Edge, second vice president; Mrs. J.

Marshall Bullock, third vice president; Mrs. Sam M. Hunter, secretary; Mrs. J. B.

Stevenson, re treasurer; Mrs. J. Webb Howell, historian; Mrs. W. registrar; Mrs.

R. H. Harrison, custodian. Delegates were elected to the State V. D.

C. to be held at Wichita Falls, October 95 and 26 as follows: Mrs. Albert Buchanan, Mrs. S. M.

Hunter, Mrs. P. S. Park. Delegates to the General Convention: Mrs.

Albert Buchanan, Mrs. J. Webb Howell, Mrs. J. B.

Stevenson. An ice course with angel food was served at the close of the business session. An appreciated visitor at the meeting was Mrs. J. M.

Calloway of Mumford, who became a member of the chapter this year. (By Associated Press) FORT WORTH, Sept. negroes were burned, two probat fatally, when fire destroyed hotel, restaurant, confectione and barber shop here today. Fi is believed to have originated the rear of the hotel. The Ic is estimated at about $5,000.

E. R. Bryant To Ga St. Louis Sunda E. R.

Bryant, popular manag of the J. C. Penney Co. ste of Bryan, will leave Sunday Louis, where he will attend meeting of Penny managers, will make plans for part of the spring buying. Mr.

Bryant expects to be abse for about a week. Miller and Lawrence Visit Nearby Towr J. Bryan Miller, city manage and J. W. Lawrence of the Hot ton Gas Company returned tr afternoon from a visit to Colleg Cameron, Hearne, and Calve: where they made a survey natural gas.

They report that the towns a enthusiastic over the propositio Junction City His Big Fir (By Associated Press). KERRVILLE, Sept. 24-Fi in a picture show starction, 60 miles from here, day night, did damage estimat at $100,000 before it was exti guished. uh.