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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

A damage suit viii soon be COM
mcuccd az Cincinnati that will be
watched with interest by the cycling
world June a. Kaplun. a merchant
tailor. fell from his bicycle while riding
on Coleran avenue. which had lust
been Hooded by the watering cart. and
sustained Injuries which laid him on
the shelf for several weeks. Tho fall
was due directly TO the slippery and
dangerous condition OF the street.
caused by excessive sprlnkling. In
the suit. which will shortly be aled. the
city OF Cincinnati and the sprlnkllng
contractor will be made Joint defend.
ants. Persons who witnessed the &C.
cldent and the doctor who attended
Mr. Kaplun will be called upon to ties.
tlfy. The expenses OF the suit will
not be borne by the l. A. w. as MIR
Kaplun wac not a league member nj
the time. though he has since flled his
application for membership. Il il
thought, however, that an the bicycle
clubs Of Cincinnati will contribute
financial aid toward the prosecution OF
the suit. II will be In the nature OF
a test case. being, Il is believed. the
first damage suit ever Instituted on nc.
count Of excessive street sprinkllng.
and II will. In all probability. 10 10
the Supreme court for a final decision.
This proceeding is an outcome OF the
street-sprinkllng reform agitation and
Il expected 10 greatly assist that move
ment. NJ. G. Helniz, q rising young at.
torney and chairman Of the rights and
privileges Of tho Ohio division. WI
have charge Of he cas-.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

a bewildered-looklng farmer stood al
the center Of Haymarket square look.
ing at the trolley wire.
The electric car came along and
slowed mp. They rang the bell and
shouted at him and ordered him "a
move. lie still kept looking at the wire
and making inariiculate sounds with
his lips .7t
Get of the earth YOU Jersey ealfr'
shou,od the moiorman.
The old man was fairly Bumped by
the slow-moylng car before he moved
Then he Jumped up and said: Il aid
IT, by thunder Where's my money!
He looked around cautiously and
then he said You seen a red.faced
Teller with a white mustache waxedi
| want him. He bet me s. couldn't
look At that ere wire three minutes
and count 200 I've dmeIt.9
Did you put up the money!"
sure" was'the reply
"Dingdong~ went the beil.--Lewis.
ton Journal
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

The In Porte Sisters were born IN
New York. and from the time OF their
first professional appearance. AZ Bun
nells Museum. In 1888, have appeared
together with marked success In near
ly every city Of prominence In this
country. their engagements having TAX
en- them into both the legitimate and
vaudeville realms AZ young girls they
sang IN churches and at private enter
tainments, the quality OF their voices.
perfected by an excellent musical edu-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

tlee place. aftorward playing In the out
field. before he mastered the art Of
eurvlng the ball. Ne played with a
number OF semi-proicssional teams be-
fore accepting a regular professional
engagement, with the GalesburF club
In 1898. In 1894 he was engaged by
the Quincy club. OF the western asso-
citation. and participated In forty-ayC
championship contests. making such q
fine showing In the pitchers position
that his release was obtained by the
So Louis club. Of the major league
During the season Of 1895 he was
Harmed" 10 the Wheeling club. OF the
interstate league. and aflerward 10 the
Quincy club, OF the western assocla-
ton. finishing the season with the ST.
Louis team. He took part with the lat
ter In fifteen championship games. lie
did some remarkably clever pitching
during the season OF 1895. the most
noteworthy being In his first game
after iolRina the Wheeling club On
May :. 1895, az Wheeling W. Va, he
prevented the Canton team from maxi
Ing more than two scattering singles,
and struck out sixteen OF them. nine
IN succession. the Wheellngs winning
b. 70 q On May Fl. same year, At
Indlay. D., he held the Findlays down
- feur ehie hits. the Wheelinss win
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

A comedian 1 Paris theatrs recent
iy made a grea Mt out Of painfo
incident. While culging in a bit o,
horseplay on the ,e he struck hie
head violently. ent = by accident
against one OF the n. Of the scene
upon the stage oD Arlng the thut
every body uttered 4. cry. NO great
harm done" said the comedian. Just
hand mo a napkin. glass Of water
and a salt-cellar" These we're brought,
aud he sat down. folded the napkin In
the form Of bandage dipped Il In the
glass and emptied the salt-cellar on
the wet part Having thus prepared
a compress according 10 prescription.
and when everyone expected he would
apply Il to his forehead. he gravely
rose and tied II round the pillar.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24
Another Case Of PETER

James II. McDougall. who wss a few
weeks ago released by the 81 Louis
club, Of the national league and Amer
lean association. gave promise Of be-
coming quite a clever pitcher when HE
release was obtained from the Quincy
club. OF the western association, during
the latter part OF 1894. lie was born
September 10. 1871. at Alcdo H.. and
began his baseball career as FIRST
baseman with a local team at hlO ma
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

Otis Skinner viii produce early in the
season at Chicago a new romantic
drama OF the fifteenth century Floren-
tine period. called "A Soldier Of For
tune" The play Is from Mr.. SINNERS
own pen, and IL h known that this is
not his first experience in playwriting,
he having produced drama In the
summer Of 1889 called THE Red Sig
nal" which he wrote In collaboration
with his brother This latter play
dealt with the troubles Of labor at Pitts
burg.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24
nI, VA

A gentleman was visiting a Scotch
lunatic asylum. where new premises
were being added. The inmates we're
assisting On seeing one Of the latte.
wheeling a barrow upside down from
the building to the stones. the visitor
asked him why he wheeled II In that
manner. "Oh," said the lunatlc. that's
the best way The visitor took the
barrow. aud, turning II upside down.
said: This Is the proper way"
That's a you ken said the inmate;
Il tried It that way but they filled Il
fu' O bricks" SO saying. he trolted
on his usual way.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24
HOW TO OFT OFF The cans.
A NIT Of sound Advice witch Ladies'
should Try TO Remember

blt OF sound Advice Witch Ladies
should Try TO Remember.
There are two ways OF getting on a
street car In motion. a right way and
a wrong way. The right way that is,
Of course. for these who desire TO
alight without danger TO life and limb
is, FIRST OF all TO insist upon the mo-
torman slowing up. and then 10 step
carefully from the platform nearest
the ground. In the direction In which
the car Is moving The wrong way
stu assuming that one wishes TO avoid
injuy-is to choose time when the
car Us moving along az full speed, then
10 jump of In the opposite direction.
go that the passenger may measure her
or his length on the ground. The I'm
portance OF stepping on In the same
direction as the car Is going may per-
haps be- understood from the following
explanation:
There Is a force known In mechanics
a. inertia. This is not really force
IN the ordinary sense Of the term.
which implies activity OF some kind
Il Is rather a property which all bod
les possess. and In virtue OF which
their tendency Is TO remain az rest
until SET In motion. The passenger on
the street ear having been set In mo-
ton by the car. jumps on In the direc-
tion OF the rear OF the car. The feet
and lower portions Of his body have
received impetus more than sufficient
to cOur,cract the opposite motion OF
the ear. tend TO reach the ground at the
point where they leave the car The
head and upper portions retain more OF
the motion impaired by the moving
car and follow the latter, the result
b,ing that the person falls on her or
his face or back Montreal Star.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

Madam tells Of a recent act OF kind
ness done by the Prince OF Wales
During his recent visit TO Cardiff" II
says. the prince stopped to look at a
linotype machine Rt the exhibition, and
the operator was not at his post, When
found. he was discharged on the spot,
The man ailerward wrote TO the prince
saying that he aid not mind being dis.
charged, bu, was greatly distressed at
having caused his royal highness dis
appointment. On hearing Of this the
prince at once wrote 10 the mayor OF
Cardiff, who Is also Lord Windsor, and
asked him TO see the proprietors OF tho
machine. and express his royal high
ness hope that the man might be rein
stated. Lord Windsor conveyed the
royal wishes to the managing director,
with the result that the man Is now
back at work. And Il IL Just by such
little acts OF genuine humanity that
the prince has endeared himself to us
an. and made us think OF him as real
ly good fellow as well as our future
ruler"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

W. 4. Brady has secured In Europe
options on a French melo-drama and
Two French comedies. lie also has tho
refusal Of the dramatic rights Of An
thouy Hopes new novel. "Phrosha. "
ana 10 Joseph Hatton's new book deal
ing with Russian life. lie has obtained
The Slodge Hammer" a new play on a
Danish suhjcc, by Wilson Barrett. and
viii also probably produce In this coun-
try Straight from the Heart. melo'
drama by Sutton Vane.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

r. II. Sothern has closed a contract
with Langdon Elwyn Mitchell for a
new play to be especially written for
him, Mr.. Mitchell. who Is we'll
known literateur has written several
plays. two OF which were produced with
success In London Mr.. Mitchell sub
mltted scenario Of his play 10 Mr.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

A young man and a young woman
arrested for riding bicycles on the
sidewalk IN Hampstead. l.. l.. Sunday,
told the Judge before whom they we're
arralgned that they were on their
wedding tour The Judge gave them
a solemn lecture. after which he said:
" should decide to Lei you 10. Will
YOU promise me that you will always
live happily together and never quar-
rel7" 20. Judge" exclaimed the
bride, through her tears, I'VE will never
quarrel" The bridegroom Joined In.
mo, noverr and the Judge let them
go, but wasn't he guilty Of suborna.
ton Of perjuryl-Boston Globe,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

ming by 10 I. Later In that season he
took part In a fifteen inning game be-
tween the Quincy and Peoria teams. In
which the former won by TO 4. he al.
lowing the losers nine safe hits and
striking out nine OF them. lie is Ave
feet ten inches In height. and weighs
about 100 pounds.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

in the Coney island scene Messrs'
Klaw and Erlanger send In Gay Ne"
York" on a tour Of the principal cities
opening in Pittsburg. September Z;
Cleveland. Chicago. Cincinnati. Column
bus. Toledo. ST. Louis. Kansas city,
Omaha and other cities are included In
the route. Walter Jones. David War
field. Leo Harrison and tho other prin-
cipals Of the Casino production are en-
gagged for the tour. The business d.
rectlon will be furnished by Fred Price
and Will o. Wheeler.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24
Lner palr wnl he In ..

Lucy Daily ward will play the prln-
cipal souhreite part In the annual the.
a,rical review called In Gay New
York" She succeeds Virginia Earle.
who was Della Fox's successor with De
Wolf Hopper In Vans" Miss Daily is
member OF the widely-known DAILY
family OF performers. and the wife OF
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24
BECAME A BICYCLIST.
THE COLONEL WAS UNUTTER..
ABLY OPPOSED TO"
heading Citizen OF
the Change Of Mind Was brought
About - LEFT Behind In the Race -
The Town Upside DoSn.

HE colonel was un p
questionably tn e
leading citizen OF
Sputtertown. says
New York Times,
When he opened
his mouth he had
something Of inter
est TO say good
counsel TO give OF
sage advice to Of
fer. Men In trouble
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

Jones Don't you think the taxes on
Personal property should be abolished1
Smith-Why' What Is the need ~
abolishing taxes that you can swear
off?-New York World,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

sothern, and II was on the strength Of
It that the contract was signed. The
play Is modern and essentially and
purely American. The theme Is strik-
ingly original.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

the older fellows necessarily know a
great deal more about the game than
they do. and they are only too willing
10 do anything that may be told them.
The result IL that the old-timera make
monkeys OF them. Most OF the tricks
played are in the line Of training. The
youngster naturally wants to kno"
what to do to get into good condition.
and there IL where the veteran gels
his chance to jump on the poor novice
and break his ribs. When Jiggs Par
roit Joined the Chicago team he was
told that he was too slow and that he
must Increase his running powers How
was he to do this? Why. easily enough.
Just put on seven heavy sweaters and
run ten times around the park In the
hot sun without stopping. And Jiggs
dld n, and he couldn't walk nor talk for
three days after. Again, they told him
that he must take a shower bath after
praotice-good advice In itself but det-
rimental In this case. because they stole
bis clothes while he was bathing and
he had TO 80 home In a pair OF brown
Overalls and a blanket, loaned him by
the groundkeeper.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

therefrom. And even n the contrary
shall happen. the stage will suffer less
than other fields IN which greater num-
bers will be affected.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

A carpet used In the room Of the
English mint, after being in wear some
yeara, was recently Burned In pans and
yielded s2.500 worth Of gold.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

Happy Ward OF Ward and Vokes
Her sister Maggie Is Mrs. Harry Vokes
and another sister. Lizzie Derious Daily
& a famous dancer.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

J. c. Clarke has written a play for
Mrs. Taber. founded on Francois Cop
ree's LES Jacobites."
Nine. Sarah Bernhard is a total alb,
ctalner.
Lewis Morrison will produce new
play entitled The Indian" lie will
also play In Faust" "Yorick's Love"
aud "Richelleu"
Little Trixle" has been rewritten
by Fred Gibbs.
John r. Kelly win return to the yau.
doyillcs next season.
Manager Fred c. Whitney has r. +.
Carroll and Amelia Summerville under
engagement for his new Irish opera,
Brian Boru."
Bret Harie's new play, Sue" will
have Us FIRST production at the Broad
Street Theatre. Philadelphia.
Bcerbohm Tree will act twelve weeks
IN the United States next season. and
VIII limit his tour 10 New York. Boston.
Philadelphia and Washington.
Captain Kid. Coin Collector" IL the
name OF the Bostonians' newest opera.
Walter Lewis composed the music and
b. l., Taylor the lihreuo.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24
THEATRICAL GOSSIP.
NOTES AND COMMENT ABOUT
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.
ia Gay New York" 60 MAKE = Tour
% the Principal Citlss-Otls SINNERS
New Pisy-Easots Of CAmpalEn-Dra-
Ratic Drift.

N GAY New York
attained thedistlnc-
ton Of a seventy
hfthperformance at
the Casino In New
York the other
night. and theoyent
was given appro-
pirate recognition.
Numerous stage no
tables lent assist
ance by appearing
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24
BASE BALL GOSSIP.
SAYINGS AND DoiNos ON AND
OFF THE DIAMOND.
uss xeuns Players Are Initiated Iato
shs Professional clubs-Thls Heats
College HIasinE-chieaEO's Great utnl.
y Piaysr-Sotes Of the DlAmond.

JUVENILE ball
tosser n prey
for all the other
members Of the
team and they have
unlimited fun with
him.
A great number
OF the young play
ers who break into
the league come
with the idea that
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

], C. Clarke has written a play for
Mra Taber. founded on Francois Cop
pee's Les Jacobites."
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

Nine Sarah Bernhard is a total alb,
Glainer.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

Brc, Harte's new play, Sue" will
have lbs FIRST production at the Broad
Street Theatre. Philadelphia.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

Little Trixle" has been rewritten
by Fred Gibbs.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-24

John r. Kelly win return to the yau.
doylllos next season.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18
naskinE Mnhnir Modes

Ut last women in general are begin
nlng to awaken TO the beauties of mo-
IN as n dress stuff. The designers
ard mod.stes fo~ two years have been
Trying their prettiest to force il cpon
Inc public, but the public preferred to
learn by experience it's value before
succumbing 10 it's charms.
Mohair no longer means the plain
material; it comes this season in all
manner or stripes and small figures.
while the latest novelty shows an
openwork bar running through it.
As dashing a gown of this stuff as
been shown is made up in wood
broWn plain mOhair. with n bodice de
coration OF open-work braid in blacl,
and gold, and n yoke of creamy EN-
broidery in mousSeline de sole. The
farlng octagon skirt is utterly devoid
or decoration, and is lined with a rust
ling taffeta in soft black.
The blouse bodice has a rippled
basque, piped around the edges with
a narrow cord of black satin. Broad
bands of the braid extend from the
dainty yoke. both back and front. to
the waist, where it is finished by n
belt Of the zane. The leg-o'-mutton
sleeves are full and droop toward the
elbow. A ftaring cuff OF mousseline de
sole finishes the wrist.
\ royal purple mOhair gown is made
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18

no end of use. and in it she will look
10 less charming than in any of her
smart gowns.
Ugliness is no lIraer the hallmark
Of rain-garments. They are now de-
signed and made up with rs much care
and consideration as If they were Tor
plcaSant-day wear, Instead or as a pro-
tector against storms.
A che %Clavenette is dull black, a
very light weight. IL made up In a
smoothly-titting body, sleeveless. n
fastened down the front by sinai
cloth-covercd buttons. 1t has "A farins
military cape, hanging in god"ts. folds
from n huge cellar in s"ilor effects,
sharply pointed at tic back and on TIE
shoulders. Huge c~loth-covered but
tons adprn this collaTotte anC hold the
STRAINS On the trent in place.
There is a wide collar to turn up
about the ears if it is a bit chilly. The
cane is lined with a thin quality or
black tatfeta. and the entire rig has an
air Of finish aud style quite uncommon
to such garments.
The same design is made up IN q va
riety of coloiS. the pale shades OF gray
ard tan being especially IN favor. A
lining of brilliant plaid SILK FOR the
!, cane is effective. Another novel style
of rain garment has a yoke. rom
which falls a full body to the iee'. a
iaunty hood decorates II back' ana Is
often lined with 4 bright color.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18
Tnn SenaifiNc.

1t is deplorable that we, when JUG
ing those nearest and dearest TO us
should show so little confidence III
them. We say and think that we trust
those whom we love, but do we really
,rust them? Let the friend OF years
seem 10 slight us, let her be irritable
mr. thouchtless, are we not Immediately
hurt. and do we not say to our Wouha-
Cd selves. "She does not love me mucil
or She would not treat me soy
past record certainly counts LOT
something. 1t does not in u JUG
mont Of the friend whom we meet on
our drive. We stop to speak 10 hcr'
and she looks grave, distract, shows III
,,a ,nterest in what we have to say.
Irn,ass we are very charitable we drive
an with a sensation of Indignant re-
Sant,nent burning In our bosom. we
,eoret having stopped to speak 10 our
s,iand She seemed actually bored, IL
Was scarcely polite of her to act as
sba aid. Never mind; she neeu hot
ear that we will repeat the oHehss.
Ne can take a snub when II is ih'eu''
wby does not some good anger s'r-
aost here a thought of this friehIs
.nast recordf" Is she not the s"'n
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18

4 persistent washing and rinsing in
milk will remove an ink-stain.
A little kerosene is an excellent thing
for cleaning n zinc bath tub. Apply
with a small wooden cloth, then wash
il off with soft w~ater-no soap in it
and polish with powdered bath brick.
For the prickly heat. rub the little
one off with a towel dipped in strong
salt and water, or soda water. and
then sprinkle the body thickly with tai
cum powder. Rub the powder in with
the hand.
The best method of cleaning mirrors
and windows Is to rub them with a
paste of whiting and water. When this
dries polish with dry chamois and re-
move the powder. A little alcohol in
cold water also gives a brilliant polish.
Soapsuds should never he used.
To make paste that will keep a year.
dissolve a teaspoonful of alum in a
quart of VAIN water. When cold, stir
in -four CROUCH to give it the cOnsisten-
cy of thick cream, being careful to
beat up all the humps. Throw in half
a daZen cloves, and stir In ms much
powdered resin as will stand On n pen
n.y. Pour the -four mixture into a tea
cupful of boiling water, stirring well
all the time. Let it remain ON the
stove n few minutes, and il will be Of
the consistency Of mlsh. Pour it into
an earthern or china vessel: let it
cool; cover il and put II in a cool place.
When needed for use, soften a portion
with warm water. II will last d year,
and is better than gum, as it does not
gloss the paper and can be written
upon.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18
Rufnhnnns for Endder

y is gratifying TO see so many American
,armefs putting II cir waste places or spare
samus INTO rutabagas and turnips for early
,ah or long winter feeding. They are get
Nh. ~ the European idea of root crops.
mere the turnips and rutabagas are sown
sodlcast as are almost all grains, and II
W aesired MS roots, the foliage is used for
s'.eh FOOD. Just imagine the results or
TT,amehty acre oat patch treated In this way
linn OF the tremendous amount OF green
,Uuuuer' magnificent fodder too, coming into
w. w. play In hot August and September.
ny q Held OF rutabagas and turnips, there
~ - cattle fod. is worth almost as much as
y, ) oats gathered therefrom. Another god
"a Is 10 SOW rutabaga seed, especially the
AaalNety Known as Salzer's. La Crosse, Wis.
G,nIhhoth Russian variety, or his Mile
rn ~ turnip sort, at the rate Of one half
t~unu per acre, into the cornfield, just be-
~, ue tue last cultivation. This will give you
90 90 good crops-one Of corn, and the other
- .Vts from the same land. One advantage
the rutabaga is that IL can be sown at
ny TINE Of the summer for green food,
I'm "e a sowing the later part OF July Is
,aS oest In northern states for big, sweet,
'@ss fots for winter storage and use.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18
blindness Due TO Accident.

statistics show that Pennsylvania
mas more citizens whose sight has been
destroyed, or who have had their eyes
rendered useless, than any other state.
Inc large number or iron and steel
pants and other manufactures and
mines within its limits is responsible
Tor this. The fact that Pittsburg is
the center of the iron and steel trade,
ana In the most important coal mining
district in the country, furnishes the
explanation for the fact. as stated by
lhe Chronicle of that city, that there
are more people in Pittsburg wearing
eass eyes than are to be found in any
olher city in the country. Those who
are IN q position to know estimate that
.lere are about 2,400 such unfortunates
u Allegheny county, or about l TO
every 80 persons.-Buffalo Express.