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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14
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4 Fos rbai Teacher wssre aud ncr
rnrlls IrIeh 30 rarnrr

H"Ihf tFirH 70 tofnrr
Miss Julia A. Wfagg who icarho.
The cherry Vale district school arsr
seanlon Pa had strange visitor
one afternoon A large lock OF
eee-e belonging 70 farmer Austin el
Mulkins were plcKiug grass IN ffcul
OF The school house while Miss W n.r
was hearing recitation sudden
the geese began 10 sQna.l W ihoush
something had scared them ana they
kept up their ackot 70 long that N 81
Wragg went 70 the door 20 see what
the matter waA
A fox had seized one 81 the ree.o
BY tho neck and the rest Of the Hook
had formed a circle around bold Roy
nard and we're Kissing. squalllrg and
bepiing bin with their bills a.
though they were determined 70 force
him 10 drop the lulteFing gooso
Miss Wragg shouted aud tbs 10
broke throusA; - phalanx OF noisy
iowlA dashed past her and Jagged
the goose into tho scl.ool-houso Miss
Wragg followed him 10 and shut the
door and the pupils flung their books
and states a. tho ios I'LL DO dropped
the goose Hli vent 70 scampsring
over the dc X and benches. The
boys yelled the girls screamed and
the 70 leaped upon counter made
wreck Of a widow aud iammod
hts nose through a pane u glass
just a. keynard VS. sboui b gain
his freedom Miss Nragg sic ed him
by The tail and pulled him bacx from
the windos Then be curled up aud
bit her hand and she let 20 OF h =
tail very quickly. The fox was 80
badly frightened that he dldy't know
which way u run The boys we're
yelling and trying 10 get a crack NJ
him. and he lodged their blows and
darted into lockwood stove IN which
there was no fra Miss Wragg slam.
med the door, thinking that she had
irtpped she fox and dOing 40 the
st0vepipc tumbled down and tho fox
popped out Of tho pipe hole as black
As SCOT aad made break for the
window again Elmer Hastings a
pupil drove him back with ruler
and the ios ran into q closet where
the girls hung their duds The boys
hustled him out and be lnrled into
the entry. climbed a ladder like a
fireman and bid IN The garrett
Miss Mragg took The ladder dowa
ana one Of he boys ran aad told Mr..
Mulkins about the 70 /. Mr Mulkinl
soon came with his hound By that
time his Cos lay dead IN the school.
house Ne put The ladder In place
lifted the hound into the gsSfst ana
told him 10 90 for ;he fox NJ Mulkina
Miss Wragg and the excited pupils
heard lively scrimmago Ia the gar.
ret for a minute or so Then they
heard the hound yolp ~ ihoagh he
were getting the worst OF Il aud the
noSt instant the hound and 10 icll
through the hole 10 the Outiy rooa
The lail separated them and the fox
gave Que saap al the hound nose
turned like fash. dashed out Oi tho
door before any one had a chance to
stop him loapcd the ionco with the
hound at bis heaia aud won't ilnping
across tho Hold The houad coon
caught him but lieynard fought like
q cyclone till be turnci tall AL thea
the FOX legged Il " tho woods aud
got away.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Have you any nounces?" asked
Tony Plppin. with an distracted air.
as be- Inserted his legs under table
In one Of those quick dispatch restau-
rants 10 Park Row
The huhy-haired waitress glanced
down al her plain black skirts. blushed
laboriously aud said.
What Was that YOU wantedg'
"Flounces."
How'll you have EN- baked. boiled
Hhirred or bias" the girl responded
iacetlously She thought Mr. Pippln
vas given 10 repsrtee.
u want them fried with bacon.
Tony responded. With some severity
Will you take my ordor7"
"ies % You cali for anything on the
DO. This Amt no Chinese laundry"
Struck hy a sudden fear. Mr. Plppln
grabbed the thumb-palnted menu. scan,
ned the oyster Net Tor moment and
then said meekly.
. made a mistake It's srallops
want New York Journal
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14
nlnrs rnssn FROM PARIS.


st9'ps are repeated In materials OF
all kinds
The bib front Is exceedingly stylish
Il may b. expressed In silk. wool OF
velvet.
Moliere cravets. RobespleTre iabots
and any number Of fancy neck trim
minrs are IN evidence
shrrng Is greatly used, the tullness
on the shoulders Of waists and AZ The
tons Of sleeves bemg 20 treated
Sleeves exhibit quite variety Of
trimming. slashes. through which
appear puis OF a different color bands
studded with buttons, vandykc points
edged with lace, all are pleasias IN
their endless variety Cuns play an
important role,
Very magnificent are the tlght-nttlnP
Louis coats With full auted hasQues
the splendid flower damasks aud jar.
dlnlere velyets show Oh to advantage In
this style OF garment. which h emil
nently adapted for carriaEc and recep.
ton wear.
The Marie Antoinette skirt Is new
but Il Is not adapted for all figures; Il Ia
shlrred or plated on the hips aud flares
widely az the foot: sometimes an IN,
gOred front breadth Of a different ma.
tcrial Ia introduced. shaped TO the AZ.
ure by scanty gathers.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14


Great exposition. Eald the Shabby
Man 70 the gentleman with the gold
eyeglasses.
Yes"
BE q prime factor IN the develop
ment Of the South"
Yes"
Attract foreign capital"
Yes"
Great assistance In the work Of i'm.
migration"
Yes"
"My friend" said the Shabby Man,
there only seems to be one word In
your vocabulary. but II Is a word like
extremely And now am going to put
Il to the test; have not eaten a mouth
ful In three days, Could you lend me a
quarter"
Yes"
And the Shabby Man pocketed the
silver and was lost In the crowd.-At-
lania Constitution.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14
CO CRUEL ApvlcE.
And Yet ~ Was Sensible Undsr rera'I,r
Cireumstanees.

And Vet % Was Sensible Trader r~cn'Isr
Clreamstanres.
II i very kind OF you Mr. jelly
70 ask mo TO be your wife but il can
never be.
i was a fair young woman who
spoke.
Tho man whose doom she hal thus
sealed had tie appearances OF wreck.
the N..s Inc Two doltnlh woman
Who had crushed his hopes aud il DO.
gan to have is effect on him.
lie roso from his knees trembling.
She was sarry Tor him-as women
are Under such circumstanco--- but
she bad done the best she could
Ia n 'ew bslci moments he recov.
treJ his speech.
Ills lips Qulvered bu, be was bound
10 say something.
What shell do'n ho moancd
The g.rl ssook her head
'i'yo asked two 10 en- women 70
marry me he went on. IA tue last
ten years aud ever one has sat down
on me- kycn you have be sighed
aud nov what shall dop / am
completely worn out"
Her face was GblaEo and her eyes
snapped
Iaea She became cold aud cruel,
loa would better have yourself
upholstered she replied Ia steely
voice ani swept cut Of the room.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

A story is told OF veteran protessoF
In a western college who rivals sig
Isaac Newton In Observation-Disclosures.
that he walked under a sprinkler on his
lawn without noticing Il until he got
indoors, when be found that his hat
aud coat were wet, and looked out in
surprise 10 see whether II we're raining.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

"There goes a man who has a great
pull" said The drummer
Abr answered he visitor TO iowa
with heightened interest: 'one Of your
local politicians. probably
40. the drummer replied. with a
dummer's rigid adherence 70 truth.
he's a barber New York Recorder.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14
Dl.hane.t Politicians.

"is h realty true, said the boy, that
politicians are sometimes not strictly
honest2'
Yes, replied Senator Sorghum, sad
ly, u am sorry 10 say that Il l.. have
known politicians who gol votes years
ago and have rot paid for them yet
Washington star
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14
Word. Of Experience

"Haye you written any OF your
sneeches yetg asked the old member
Oh Congress Of the new one.
-Why no. was the reply u don't
lnoN yet what topic : may hnd 1t de-
slrahle 20 speak upon.
"whal topicl Why man, you don't
need any tonic What you want TO do
al 10 have something ready to iing into
Inc breech when your party calls on
van IN an emergency to come forward
and Kan time "-W Washington STAR
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Mrs. De Brush What a peculiar pOr.
tlerei what IA made o.
Attendant That IS made OF fine Jap
anesc rice strung on strings. Only 81.
Mr. ne Brush Better buy that
Louise; when the exehequer gets loI
we can make soup OF the portiere,-
Mercury
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Old Gent So You want to marry my
daughter eh
Prospective Sutton Yes sir
Ola Gent DO YOU think that you can
keep her ln the same shape that !
haye7
sutton Well. from what | have seen
OF Il IN her bathing suit, opera gown
ana bycllng bloomcrs. ! admit is
worth my while making the effort
New York World
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

The Printers Journal says the art
Of paper making has reached tho
point where Il is possible TO cut down
agrowing tree aud convert II into
paper suitable Tor printing purposeA
within tho short space Of twenty, four
hourA
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14
4 Comnoiiou.

There was considerable commotion
la the carpenter shop Voices were be-
Ing raised angrIly.
You're a screw
You're q boreW
Amt be planet
Think IN reduce myself 10 your
levei"'
We'll. act on the square then''
"Oh. go and read adEer'
AZ that moment the hammer biz the
nall on the head. which 70 amused the
foot rule that Il doubled up New York
Recorder
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14
Tgod for Thought

He pressed a mad Kiss upon her lipR
How can you? she exclaimed.
"Ah. love Is blind" Ae answered.
And when. four hours later. he tooh
his departure, she vas still thinking,
Detroit Tribune.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

slObbs.-Jenklns told me Miss Bea'
construct was an old fame OF yourA
nlobbs-An old fiamef lmpossiblel
why lmposslblel' She's from Bos
ton. philadelphia Record.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Tramp-Klnd lady, do seek In valn'
I'm hungry as a bear
Iady-why. sakes aliys. You here
AGAIN. gave you food, ia twear
Tramp-swear not at all, Tor ! agree
with every word you speak. eu, Iha'
was breakfast, don't YOU see IL. Us o'''
rsr nov seek.-New York World.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Trlvvoi Education pays Profess,
or Barnard has received $500 each for
discovering i've comets Ia two years
Diccr-lhats 81. O0l In that time
a h gh kicker In the ballet earns
about : 0Ol1
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Mr.. Fort Greene Where are you %
TO now
Mr. Cheaiom I'm going down 70
business.
Why This Is sunday"
n know a."
And you're a broker"
Yes sir
Well don't you know there Is Law
against shaving people on Sunday -.
Yonkers Statesman.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Employer Now. young man. II yoa
want this situation you must tell me
something about yourself What u
your station In llfe2
Clerk generally get of at Twenty
third street, sir.-New York Recorder,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Al ST. Cloud. A begear armed
with eorne, stopped ia front u a
terrace on which y large number OF
persons were dining Ono OF their
number asked him 10 eve thcm a
tame lhe ggar hnmhy confessed
that he coala not play
What You don't know how TO
play Then what good Is your insiru.
mont 70 you"
Win noble irNnkhesS 1t Is only a
threat
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14
Rsa,i.,ie Inu.,ratlon..

heatituc iiusirations.
She, the sweet girl graduate. was sit
ting by the aeashorc. unconscious Of all
this living world. totally absorbed In a
thrilling love story. Il was an ele-
gantly bound and profusely Illustrated
volume.
lie. the rising young artist. stole
softly up behind her. wholly unob'
served
20. how aggravatlngw she exclaimed;
"the heroine just Kissed by the hero.
and no iliustratlonl"---A slight strug-
&c followed. aud noW the unadorned
hity cent love series are quite good
enough for her Truth.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Mrs Snooper Isn't that q very
'cruliar perfume that Mrs Ham.
ger ha. CO nmouocd 10 use la,elya
,irs ;S.dmorc It's oarbolo acid
be- wants 1 make people believe
e.. tccn "a Europe Puck.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

''crc = the collogo yell" OF the
% "a university kontuckys
~ Na kowaN kowaN
AZ kowaS KOwax,
80 mop llullsbalo0-C L..
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Mere yen a ball as bear'~ asked
an acquaintance
Neither was an ass "-Tcxas
eiisings
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Mke-'Well, Pat, how Is tn world
treating you''
pat-"well. Ol have my ups and
downs"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14
Eeam 90 fspand

Merlin Rev Longulnd will be
glad 10 enter eternity | fancy.
Godwin-Mhv,
Merlin Tie will then have time 70
preach as long sermon rs he likes
so M'ks-anhss rhis rimc.
He-Ioye' Asiaiic collarcr In New
York.
She-RcAly2
lle--Ncs Chinaman on the police
force
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Not Quite Alh
Lawyer Oh You think you know
u all don't yuus
Witness No not quite For In
stance ! don, know how you manage
to get a living.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

Maui Il
nae tu'
oirf
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

u ml
hricn
drawn Ir
lhlne
OF then
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-14

rats tnlIa
how "a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-05-27

in time OF peace, unite to unfurl the
starry banner for which they bled, to
float in proud benediction over the
heads Of the young men and maidens OF
Plunkett."
"Ain't it grand 2" whispered Sammy,
wonderfully" she whispered back
1t certainly was wonderful. Who could
have written it? When she put this
question to Mr.. Simpson that worthy
laughed uproariously.
Mr.. William Blodgett did not take
the joke so philosophically. He grew
GUNNER of face and shorter of speech
than ever. The neighbors trembled Q
little, not knowing what the matter
| might come to.
Dave Simpson became very much in.
terested in the flag. 1t awakened all
his old patriotism. He fell to telling
war stories to Polly, and he could not
keep Bill Blodgett out of them-Bill
and he had been such inseparable com
rades in arms. Then he and Miss Stan
ton held many consultations regard.
ing the flagraising.
what do you do in Plunkett on Me-
mortal day." she asked, one morning
eNcitedly.
"Do? Nothing at ALL"
"Well, Wen do something this year
Mr.. Simpson," said the determined
little schoolmistress. 81 can't, at this
short notice, clear the graveyard, ge:
up procession and all that, but can
manage the children and the school
house."
"What'l you do?" he asked.
"Why, plenty of things! Wen fly
our flag for the first time on Memorial
day. Wen invite the parents, the school
committee, the minister-in fact, the
town. The children will sing. And
We'll have speeches-yes, speeches, Mr.
Simpson, from Plunkety's two noble
benefactors."
Mr.. Simpson pooh-poohed vigorously
at the last idea; nevertheless she saw
he was pleased.
Arrangements were made for celc
bration, and Mr.. Blodgett was asked to
make an address.
II won't have anything to do with
such tomfoolery!" he Numbered
'Dave Simpsons made big enough
fool of me now"
I'm sorry you won't make a speech
SIR" said Miss Stanton. "But, anyway
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1 hope you'll let Sammy take part in
the celebration"
''Well," said Blodgett, ungraciously.
eff he does, see to it that he speaks up
good and loud"
So Sammy was selected to speak
piece in his grandfather's place. He
had very little oratorical gift. Miss
Stanton struggled with him faithfully
and diligently. Yet each time, after he
slipped from her presence, he reap
peared with the sing-song infection
and abominable emphasis that made
her blood run cold. She could not UNI
derstand these persistent relapses.
Sammy" she cried, in despair. 'what
shall L do with you, if you will not
speak it as teach you TOP
Sammy burst into tears. Il wisht
there wasn't ever any Memorial day,
nor any flag, nor anything. l wisht
was dead-so, there!"
"Why, what's the matter. Sammy
Before I'm out of bed in the morn
ing, gran'pa he's after me to speak my
piece" sobbed the boy. "And the same
every noon and after school at night.
And he stands me upon rock down
in the back pasture where nobody can
see or hear, and he goes off to the other
end, and have to holler it at him. And
/ begin your way, and he says he'll lick
me if 1 don't say it his way. And BE-
tween you both-boohoo!
Here was revelation. Mr.. Blodgett,
for all his surly manner, had become
interested in the celebration. 1t lent
a touch of pathos to what would other
wise have been ludicrous.
"You poor DEAR" she said, finally.
"You shall not be bothered any more
by me. Say it just as your grandfather
Wishes"
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Holding his little grandchild, Polly, by
the hand, he cordially inquired how she
liked Plunkett, and put great many
other questions. She could not get in
Il word about the flag. She began to
suspect o method in Mr.. Simpsons vol
utility.
"And how is this naughty Polly car,
rying on?" he asked.
Miss Stanton smiled on the pair.
"Have you told grandpa about our flag
Polly?"
Dave Simpson squared his shoulders
His amiable expression vanished. His
pocket was attacked.
WELL" he faltered, I'm sorry to dis.
obleege you-really specially as lit
tie Polly here wants it. But-but-
well-you see, in the matter of contrib.
utions for flags and such things you
mustn't look to me to help you out
Hope you amt over-much disappoint-
ed" he added.
"Oh, not overmuch, for Mr.. Blod
gett warned me in season." smiled Miss
Stanton.
"Bill Blodgett!" exploded Mr.. Simp-
son. whats he know about it? Bill
Blodgett! That's good one! I'll have
you to know Bill Blodgett's the mean
est man in Plunkett! Splits his cop
pers for the contribution-boX! What
are you laughing at?' he asked in an
aggrieved tone.
81 was only thinking what Mr.. Blod-
eett said," she replied demurely. "He
told me you are the meanest man in
plunkett."
Mr.. Simpson stared furiously. "Tll
pay Bill Blodgett for that! What else
did he say?"
Though his tone was fierce, Miss
Stanton noted that little Polly was not
at all alarmed; so she kept her own
courage undaunted, and slowly, as if
she was teaching a lesson to very dull
pupil, replied:
''Mr. Blodgett said to me: You go
see Dave Simpson, and I'll match you,
cent for cent, dollar for dollar, what
ever you get out of Dave Simpson,!
Now, what do you say, Mr.. Simpson
OF course he reckoned you wouldn't
give cent"
Mr.. Simpson flushed with anger. 81
say this!" he said, emphatically, I'll
give you ten dollars-ten dollars for
Bill Blodgett to match. Yes! for the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-05-27
Yellowstone Park

Is more and more impressing itself upon the
public, as the years go by, as being the
great park Of the land. The strong feature
OF 1t is the fact that it Is not a man made
park. True enough man has built roads
and bridges and hotels in order that he NAV
see the park, but he has not vet tried his
hand at constructing new tangled geysers.
or re-adorning or re-sculpturing the Grand
canyon OF the Yellowstone. These are as
God left them. There, too. the elk. hear
deer and other animals are not enclosed in
wire fences. They wander free and un-
fretted whithersoever they will. Mans
handiwork is but little seen and the park is
the grander for it. Send Chas S. Fee,
General Passenger Agent, Northern Pacific
Railroad, six cents for Wonderland 1875, and
read about the park.
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Not for the Dead Alone.


Not for the dead alone this day we cherish;
For all our brave deserve as well
AS those who in the conflict fell
Each risked his all-no one could tell
Who was to perish.
Not for the dead alone we bring these
flowers:
But for their parents bowed with years,
Their children whom this day endears,
For wives and sisters yet in tears
Their griefs are ours.
Not for the dead alone these ensigns CORY;
But to impress on every eye
At what cost we still may fly
That fabric fashioned from the sky
Our nations glory!
Not for the dead alone the drums are beat
ing;
But listening ears shall catch the strain
And comrades join the sad refrain
Till heart to heart shall beat again
In solemn greeting.
Not for the dead alone commemoration;
But that our sons be taught to-day
The price their fathers had to pay
TO keep and unto them convey
This mighty nation.
Not for the dead alone-Ah! truly not;
But for an object lesson grand
That all the earth may understand
The valiant saviors of this land
Are not forgot
j. p. Rand. in Springfield (Mass) Ro-
publican.
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sake of seeing Bill Blodgett shell out,
I'll give you'll give you-Polly, girl,
we'll give clean $40! Cent for cent,
dollar for dollar says Bill Blodgett.
Ha, ha, ha! It's as good as circus.
Simpson gives $50, Blodgett matches
it. And Blodgett and Simpson hain't
spoke for years. Blodgett and Simp-
son go halves on $40 flag for PUNK
EFT school-house. 'Ha! l guess I've
got Bill Blodgett this time!"
''But will Mr.. Blodgett give his
share?" asked Miss Stanton, anxiously.
'Got to-" replied Mr.. Simpson. Zone
thing about Bill Blodgett, he never
goes back on his word in a financial
transaction"
So the little schoolmistress went
Lack to Mr.. Blodgett. When she told
him that Simpson had given her $50
he turned pale, and without word
went with her to the house, took two
ten-dollar notes out of q cupboard, and
give them to her. She thanked him
earnestly, but he said not word in re-
spouse.
Miss Stanton kept the secret for q
whole week. Then all Plunkett was
stirred with the news, marveling much
that Plunkett was to possess the flag,
but more that it should be the gift OF
the two men whose stinginess and mu-
tual animosity had become notorious.
Sammy Blodgett, almost bursting
with pride, placed in Miss Stanton's
hands a copy of the County Oracle, in
which the wonderful fact was told.
The item ended thus: "We congratu-
late Plunkett on the possession of such
generous citizens as William Blodgett
and David Simpson, men who, like
brothers, fought to preserve our glo-
rious union, and who, still of one heart