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a a a a a a a a a (BY ASSOCIATED PRESS) NUMBER 252 RRYAN, TEXAS, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1923 BRYAN DAILY EAGLE Bryan and All Texas is Mourning Loss of One of State's Most Prominent Statesmen, Rep. Lee J. Rountree Great Beyond Came To Him at Close Summons to of Speech in Hall of House of Representatives While Actively Serving State at Large Attendance at Funeral One of Largest Ever Accorded in History of This Section -Legisative Delegation to Bryan to Pay Its Last Respects and Final Tribute to One of its Most Able Fellow-Members. (By Associated Press). May to the memory of Lee J.

AUSTIN, Texas, on Rountree, the floor of the House of Representatives yesterday was paid Representative from Bryan, Texas, who dropped dead today before the bar where he had so faithfully and capably his A large gathering attended the brief but imserved state. pressive ceremonies about the casket over which was draped the flag of Texas-banked in a profusion of flowers. Representative words of Rountree's leadership in the House was expressed in respect and affection by his friends and colleagues who made brief talks in momory of their fellow statesman. Mrs. Rountree was seated near the casket.

The body has been shipped to Bryan for burial. PASSING OF ONE OF STATE'S ILLUSTRIOUS MEN. All Bryan, Brazos county, and the State of Texas today mourns the death of one of her leading citizens, a man prominent in local circles, a man prominent in religious, social, busiand political circles. Not a person in Bryan, or ness, newspaper within the friendship, even the acquaintance of Hon. Lee J.

Rountree, but who feels the loss of one who has done much for his own district, for the state even, in his earnest and diligent efforts in its behalf. His spirit of willingness, his ability to carry out broad-minded thoughts and ideals, his influence in all circles, has made him a. man prominent and in the thoughts in the hearts of the people. He has risen in political circles until, at the time of his death he was being prominently mentioned, urged by many, to run for Lieutenant Governor of the State of Texas and had intimated a willingness to do so under certain conditions. The death of Representative Rountree has stirred local feeling to an extent perhaps never before equalled for the loss of any of her citizens.

It has caused a feeling of sorrow and regret that is statewide in its magnitude. Ever a Journalist Mr. Rountree was born at Kyle, Special to the Dallas News. Texas, about 1865 and was there reared and educated. He, became AUSTIN, Texas, May Lea Rountree, 54 years old, son of the editor of a publication at that place and while engaged with these dut- Old South, with four generations 01 ies he appointed chief clerk Texas blood flowing through his of the House of Represeenta- died at his desk on the floor of the was, tives, where he first obtained his Hall of the House of Representatives knowldge of legislative procedure Wednesday afternoon at 4:50 o'clock.

and legislative duties. After "'serv- The fatal stroke seized him while br ing several terms i in this capacity his desk, smiling, three minutes he removed to Georgetown, where after he had spoken to point of perhe establ shed the Georgetown sonal privilege in appreciation of Commercial which he managed and of Texas flowers sent him edited for fifteen or twenty years: bouquet, He next went to Sulphur Springs, by the survivors of Hood's Texas BriTexas, as editor of a paper, but af- gade, United Confederate Veterans. ter only a couple of years came to The eulogy that he had just de: Bryan in 1919 after having pur- livered in memory of the chivalry chased the Bryan Daily Eagle. He of the soldiers of the South, parhas been active in the management ticularly of the members of Hood's this paper and its editor Brigade, and. the boy spirit that of since com- white made that time, but vas soon after his eyes twinkle under his snow ing here drafted by the people of with Brazos and Grimes county to run hair, while he swapped repartee for representative to the State Leg- comrades on the floor during the norislature and at the time of his sonal privilege address that was twodeath was serving on his second thirds in jest, made a dramatie setterm.

ting for death. He was a man of liberal educa- "Laughter and Gaiety. tion and widely travelled, having "They have sent their flowers visited South America, Asia, Egypt the living, those glorious comrades and had been across to Europe sevvisited of the Old South, and they warm eral times, besides having heart as no music might ever." all sections of his native. land. His had exclaimed in the height of knowledge of people and places, him a broad- address.

A moment before he had his travel had made minded man and had given him the taken the floor the House was forethought that lead to his pro- ling along in a spirit of lethargy, congressive ideas which he has had in- sidering local school bills. There corporated into law, through his laughter and gaiety in every corner influence and ability as a states- of. the great hall while he was bringman, since being a member of ing the spirit of everlasting youth the state enliven a staid scene. A moment legislature. of after he had finished, routine had Mentioned As Lieut.

-Governor to Mr. Rountree was president the' National Eitorial Associat on gun again. term and at the time of his Representatives Shires, from for- one death was, as he had been for sev- Speaker's chair, had recognized eral years, orator of the Texas gentleman from Dallas" (Nathanie! Press Association He was a mem- Jacks) who moved to, print a bill ber of the Methodist church and the House Journal and to make. it also of all the modern and leading a order for Thursday, The fraternal societies. was do with, the collection of He special 32nd Degree Mason, A had to Shriner, a Odd linquent taxes in levee districts Knight member with the motion was referof Pythias, an Elk, an Fellow and a prominent of couple other orders.

He had risen to such ence to "reclamation." a height in political circles as to be Champion of Conversation. prominently and rather widely Mr. Rountree, the recognized mentioned as splendid material for champion of conservation a candidate for lieutenant governor reclamation measures in the of the State of Texas in 1924 and lature and throughout Texas, was was being urged by people over that the floor instantly to ascertain all Texas to the intent of the bill. "That's all make the race for position those whom they Nat. I'm with you," he exclaimed of honor granted by citizenship to apin whom they when it was explained and a moment preciate and to those have confidence.

later sank in his chair. Died Serving State Representative E. L. Covey, in His death came in a stroke of seat behind, heard a gasping apoplexy just following a speech and upon looking up, discovered he had made in the hall 'of slipping from his chair. the House of Representatives.

was at his side in a few seconds Death Rountree occurred at where he was joined by o'clock on Wednesday. afternoon. late the af- tive C. L. Martin, desk mate of ternoon, Mrs.

Rountree immediately left following the Rountree, and Representative in receipt by President W. 'B. Rountree's face was dark and of the news, for Austin, win, from an. adjoining seat. of the and others accompanied Bizzell breathing was barely perceptible.

of local prominence. Dr. A. R. Shearer of Mount Throughout the evening and to view, member of the House, 21 late hour telegrams and began to work with iced poured in from all parts of the state express- the stricken member.

The ing regret and whom not. over only the pressed around while Speaker sympathy on death of one and immediate friends, resumed the chair and pleaded relatives will mourn as one members to return to their desks. but all the state truly its friend in all In the hubdub some one moved. who was pertaining to their benefit. things FALSE NETS BOTTOM OFFICERS IN BOOZE MORE TRUCK QUARTS Further Investigation of "Booze" Truck Revealed a False Bottom in Bed and Packed Neatly Therein Were 248 More Quarts -Attorney is Here From Dallas to Try to Secure Release of Prisoner LEE J.

ROUNTREE adjourn until 10 o'clock Thursday morning and the motion was ordered. Tribute From Veterans. It was. only a few moments until Dr. Shearer confided to friends with a a nod of his head that the end at hand.

When death came thee bouquets of flowers that had been tastefully arranged by the gnarled hands of soldiers of the Confederacy were feasting tays of color from the been er's stand where they had plac ed, in a spirit of play, by tative Purl of Dallas. Around the quart milk bottle in which the flowers had been placed was hung a pasteboard card on whien written in the trembling hand of Confederate veteran, on one (was a side the words: it with flowers." to And on the other side: "Compliments of Hood's Texas Brigade to Honorable Lee card Rountree." the At single the he bottom of the was his word: "Bradfield." toil-1 A part, of Mr. Rountree's death toast to the soldiers of the Confed was eracy had contained mention of "my distinguished and brave old friend. J. 0.

Bradfield." Bouquet Reposes by Desk. The flowers were duplicates of a be- similar bouquet brought by the same hands to the Capital last Saturday, the and, in the absence of Mr. Rountree with the party that went to Eastland County oil fields, were taken by in Representative McDonald. The mena bers of the J. B.

Hood Camp, United, b.il Confederate Veteran's, were presentda ling the flowers in appreciation of and an expected resolution of eulogy on the frail remnant of the battle flag of the First Texas Regiment, Hood's Brigade, which hangs behind glass the western wall of the hall of on and the House and the' speaker's left. The Legis- bouquet itself, sent to the living, reon posed Wednesday night by the dead. the In the bouquet are three great right, pink roses, a sprig of larkspur, two flowering bluebonnets, raising their heads above the rest; a compact pink rosebud and one of deepest red, the simple: collection of white splox, sound petunio or two and a flaming double Mr. poppy. Mr.

Rountree had complained He to friends during, recent daye of tired feeling and only Wednesday morning, as he approached the CapiMr. tol after: a long upgrade walk, he Bald- had remarked to two young women Mr. attaches of the House that he coull his not complete the climb without resting. A little while before he died Belle- Thad confided to another young wocame man in the House that he was feeling towels better." crow! Conspires for Fun. Seagler Only a few moments before for death Mr.

Rountree had conspired with George Purl, for another display to of fun at the close of the session. FUNERAL SERVICES METHODIST CHURCH MASONS AT GRAVE The funeral services for Mr. Rountree were perhaps the largest in point of attendance and feeling than has ever taken place nthis section of Texas to pay homage to any man. Every business house in the city of Bryan closed from 2:45 o'clock until 4:00 o'clock this afternoon during the services. The body arrived on the H.

T. C. passenger at 2:45 o'clock and a short service held at the depot under the auspices of the Brazos Union Lodge No 129, A. F. A.

M. of Bryan, Texas. The cortege will then proceed to the First Methodist church, where services will be conducted by Rev. H. C.

Will's. The following named pall bearers have been announced: Oak McKenzie, 0. E. Saunders, J. W.

Hall, M. M. Erskine, Ed Crenshaw, W. B. Roman J.

D. Martin, Roy Hudspeth, The Knights Templar will provide a special escort. A. M. College band will furnish music and Company Infantry of A.

M. College cadets will furnish a military escort as will also the Allen Military Academy. A al. escort will be composed of spec a delegation from the state legis- lature. Order of Procession The A.

M. College band will play "Nearer My God to Thee" as the casket is taken from the tra n. The music at the church is in charge of Mrs. John W. Black and the arrangements and decorations in charge of Mrs.

M. R. Bentley. Just preceding the Masonic Ritual at the grave, A. M.

Saxophone Sextette w'll render "Abide With Me." The line of march from the church to the cemetery is as follows: A. M. band; Company Infantry, A. Military Company from Allen Academy; Lodge Knights No. Templar; 129, Brazos A.

Union M. hearse; pall-bearers; family; honorary pall-bearers; Bryan fire department; autos of friends and pedestrians. o'clock this afternoon. In addition to a large number of legislawho expect to accompany the tors body, there will be an offical delegation composed of Senators Lewis, Doyle, Bowers and Representatives Quaid, Lackey, Satterwihte, Teer and 0. D.

Baker. House Closed for the Day The house will not be in session the day, but it was decided during that th senate would convene 2:30 o'clock because of the press business As representative from and Grimes counties from Brazos which he was serving his second term, Mr. Rountree was an active leader, espcially as a champion flood control, an- conservation He served as chief clerk measures. in three legislatures beginning with the twenty-fifth. "Flowers to Living" Mr.

Rountree's death came hall of the House, when the rose to a point of personal privilege told the house that the flowers and his desk had been given to on by members of Hood's Texas gade, a confederate organization which meets annually at Bryan. He extolled in glowing terms spirit that mot vated the "flowers veterans and spoke of their giving the living." The "flowers to sented for the funeral by friends "to the living" were served of the stricken member, while tearfully pressed his hand ers his body lay on a stretcher. MASONIC PICNIC AT COLLEGE POSTPONED TO INDEFINITE DATE mark of respect to the As a memory of Representative Lee J. Rountree, the Masonic picnic scheduled for Friday at the A. College, are given this has been indefinitely notification that baskets will not postponed.

People so be prepared for the occasion. SANTA FE EMPLOYES GET INCREASED WAGE (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, -Twenty maintenance of way and thousand railroad Topeka employes Santa of Fe railAtchison, way have been granted increased wages just negotiated, A. F. effective May 1, by agreement Stout president of the United Brothvice erhood of Maintenace of Way and Ira road shop laborers, today anThe increase will range to three and a half cents nounced. from one hour, he, said.

per thorough examination of the Reo truck the which Old Rye was captured Wednesday morning with a cargo of Upon a type and bottled in bond, 260 additional quarts were found, more than twice the amount additional to that found in the carried on the truck. The biggest find came when Sheriff case L. E. Morehead, Chief-of-Police W. S.

Martin and Jim Dunn of the Cole Hardware decided to investigate the truck more The sheet metal strips over the cracks the closely. showed some screws missing, something unusual in a truck of the quality and size of this one, which had evidently been especially built for the purpose it was to serve, the fact seeming door was pried open and neatly and suspicious. in the were 248 quarts of the same Then a trap of A search under the seat revealed 18 more carefully packed space quarts quality making a total of all found in the truck at 380 quarts, liquor. which makes this capture a record that will doubtless stand for some time in the liquor annals of Brazos county. An attorney Dallas is here attempting to secure the release of the drivfrom of the truck who gave his name as L.

A. Bagley and address er as Dallas, on a writ of habeas corpus. Indications were that the bond of the prisoner would be set quite high. NEWS OF DEATH SHOCK GEORGETOWN CITIZENS GEORGETOWN, Texas, May News of the sudden death in Austin Monday of Lee J. Rountree came as a shock to many citizens here.

Mr. Rountree for twenty years was owner and editor of the Georgetown Commerical, which, under his direction, became a weekly newspaper of wide circulation in South and Central Texas. Mr. Rountree married Miss Frances Mitchell of Round Rock, just a few from Georgetown. Under his miles tutelage, his wife early absorbed the rudiments of the newspaper busines and was his constant companion and aid in all his newspaper ventures.

About five years ago Mr. Rountree sold the Georgetown Commercial on account of his health and traveled for a while in Western Texas. Sometime before he sold his he was a candidate for State Senator from the district comweekly, Williamson, Burnet and Travprising is counties. He made a brilliant campaign, but was defeated. He came from a newspaper family.

His family resided at San Marcos, where his mother was a newspaper woman. Mr. Rountree at one time managed a newspaper published at Taylor. A few years ago Mr. Rountree purchased the Bryan Eagle at Bryan.

Then he made the race for Representative from Brazos Counand this time was victorious. In ty, his political campaign his wife was constantly at his side, and assisted him in the preparation of many of his speeches. It is said of Mrs. Rountree that she can jump in a moment's notice and assume charge of all departments of a newspaper, and that she was an excellent manager of her husband's various publication prises during his absence. Mr.

tree served, some years ago, two terms as president of the National Press Association. Gus Bade, postmaster at Benchley, is in town today on business. C. M. EVANS ASKED CONDUCT A POULTRY SHOW AT MEXICO CITY Mr.

Purl had taken the flowers from the Rountree desk and sent them to the speaker's table. By the agreement, Mr. Rountree was to charge "theft" of the flowers and Mr. Puri was to join in the denunciation of the "thief." Then it was to be discotered that Mr. Purl was the "thief.

In the address that he maize, there were interruptions from- Representative Burmeister, a friend of nearly thirty years' standing, and Messrs. Durham and Williamson. Mr. Rountree's legislative service had been in two different periods and of two kinds. In the Twenty-Sixth, and Twenty-Seventh Legislatures, embracing the years 1897 to 1901, 10 chief clerk of the House.

At that was time and until a few years ago editor and publisher of the was Georgetown Commercial. Funeral Services Thursday. Her was elected to membership the House from Brazos County 1918 for the Thirty-Fifth Legislature, and has served continuously since the Thirty-Seventh and Thirty-Eighth He had remarked on the Legislatures. floor of the House two or three day: that he had never had a vote ago cast against him for the office and had been drafted for the service. In 1915 he was president of National Press Association, and had been active in both many years the National and the Texas Press sociations.

He also had been president of the State organization. his younger days he had edited newspaper at Kyle. His grandmother WAS. born Brazos county, where he had spent his latter years. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Masonic bodies and of Hella Temple, Ancient Accepted Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, at.

Dallas. He had active in the ranks and as an officer of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Dr. Shearer and Ed. Smartt of State Board of Health, who attended Mr.

Rountree, said that death sulted froin cerebal hemorrage. neral services will be held at Thursday morning in the Hall of a House of Representatives and body wil be accompanied back Bryan by members of the Legislature, a leaving Austin at 10 ofclock special car attached to the regular passenger train. (From Galveston News) AUSTIN, Texas, May 3-The funeral will be held at he o'clock tomorrow morning in hall of representatives, after the body will be sent to. arrived Bryan. interment.

His wife n'ght from Bryan. Mr. Rountree's body will' lie in state in the his chamber before the services After the services, the remains be taken at 10 o'clock to where services will be held (Special to the Eagle). COLLEGE STATION, May 3 C. M.

Evans, Extension Service of the College, has received a request from the Mexican government to assist in the conducting of a poultry and dairy short course at Mexico City during the last part of June. At th's show all exhibits, it is expected, will be furnished by American breeders. In addition to the carload of poultry of the various breeds and varieties, which will be purchased soon by a committee from Mexico, there will be another carload of the different varieties sent down for sale. Interpreter For Speeches The program of the short course wit be similar to the poultry and dairy schools conducted for farmers by the Extension Service in this Most of the lectures will be state. in Spanish by Mexican instructors and others will be delivered through an interpreter.

There will be demonstrations in the judging of livestock, selecting of poultry, treatments for insect pests, as well as lecturing on feeding and management, There is available in Mexico large supplies of high class alfalfa, but grain feeds are very expensive, and by-products from mill ng, are practically unnowkn. During the rainy season, it is impossible to cure hay, and the alfalfa is fed green as a soiling crop. In order to cet a heavy production of eggs, it is likely that American feedstuffs will need to be imIt is also likely that some Ameriported for the feeding of poultry. feeds can be used to adcan grain tions vantage for dairy cattle and hogs. in figuring economical raMr.

and Mrs. S. S. Rosier of xon community were visitors in Bryan. Palmer of NormanMiss Myrle Bryan guest of Mr.

and ge is in Mrs. E. L. Fletcher. Mrs.

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