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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
SLAIN ROR INSURANCE.
The Killing Of Harry Leon
ard at Wichita, Kan.
A SENSATION AT THE TRIAL

y. n. williamson Is AEralgasd For the
Crime aud niohasl Jordan Gives Tss'
tlmony That Is Very Damaging ID
the Aesussd--Ths Amount of the In
suranss wss Only $1,000.
wIcmlA, Kan. Jan. 2S.-In the trial
Of +. NJ. Williamson, charged with
numbering Henry II. Leonard 10 secure
the latter's life insurance. Michael Jor'
dan, an old soldier. took the stand and
created q sensation. He swore thai
Williamson approached him last octo'
Der, q month before the crime was COM
mitted, and suggested that he knew
where $500 could easily DO made. WI
hanson told him he knew q woman
who had o 5000 insurance policy on th'
life Of Leonard and that abe would giv'
e500 Of the insurance 10 the man thA
would kill him. Williamson then told
Jordan all the details Of the murdoroui
scheme. and Jordan repeated thth II
court
The theory Of the state has Away
been that Williamson consented 10
divorce from his wife that she Nigh
marry Leonard under the agreemen
that they would afterwards kill Leor
ard 20 get the insurance on his life.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29

The EAeiE is credited with doing
many unlocked for things, the most
surprising Of which is that Of employ
ing desi-mute 10 fill the position Of
city circulator-one Of the most impor-
tAnt positions on 9 daily. II is q we'll
known fact that glib-talklng, smooth
t1ngued and sweet voiced artists are se-
lected for this position and Il doss look
little odd that the DAILY EAGLE dares
10 trample down such cOnventionali-
ties, but such Il does and Mr.. Nails
success yesterday In securing some
thing near 100 Subscribers proves our
judgment good and that "hustling"
Is the only accomplishment necessary
10 make the morning daily 20. Mr.
Nall will make a thorough canvass Of
the residence portion Of the city sole.
ting subscriptions, and will give any
desired information patrons may need.
He has paper and pen,il and can
carry on conversation, and win fully
appreciate all courtesies shown.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Pedagogues Greatly Encour-
aged.

The Brazos County Teachers insh-
.ute met at the courthouse Saturday
morning with full attendance, there
being about twenty-five teachers pres
sn,, President Gallon icing absent,
Vice. President D. +. Bullock took the
chair and called the house TO order.
Upon an Affirmative vote 70 that ei-
feet the program for the day was taken
up and Messrs. 7. s. Minter and B. 7.
Bullock opened the discussion by pre-
seniing able papers on the Necessity
Of County Institutes" after the read
ing Of which q general discussion Of the
subjec. followed.
Miss NJ. Stella Shepard and Messrs.
John A. Moore aud J. 7. McGee were
appointed a committee 70 arrange pro-
gram for next meeting, which Il was
determined By vote, viii embrace two
days instead Of one, Friday and Sat
urday, February Il aud Is.
Prof Gallon, Of Millican occupied
the chair during the afternoon session
NIT. MCGEE read = paper on
"Daily Program Of County Schools
containing suggestions Tor every day
work in the school room, and followed
BY an interesting general discussion.
methods OF Teaching Spelling wa
presented by Misses Elizabeth Wes
aud Lille stillwell, and Texas Histo
~ in Public Schools" by Prof. II. !
Hickman. Both papers contained eS
eelleni suggestions for teaching ther
important branches, and others follow
: ed a. eide lights in the general dii
cursion.
Adjourned.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
Bryan Cotton.

Cotton is still coming in slowly and
the yards areall open. The reporter
made the rounds Tuesday morning and
ascertained the receipts up 10 that time
to be as follows at the various yards
and warehouses Kernole 6l2; Mike
755 Parker s0s7 Dawson 1885 Brick
SSls; Carr eO25; johnson lclOsed
early 20. making = total of2O7g2 bales
Cor the season to date. The compress
has made the very fair record Of squeeI-
ing 1905 bales during the season.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
woMAN,s EQUAL SUFFRAGE.
Committees Appear Before the Houas
and senate Committees


wAsmNaroS. Jan. 2s.-The senate
marbleroom was completely allied TO-
day by delegation Of women from the
National Equal Suffrage association
who appeared before the senate CON-
mittee on woman suffrage 10 present
their plea for recognition at the ballot
box. Senators Call and PETER were the
only members Of the COMMITTEES present
and they were late in arriving. Tb@
delegates were all present at 10 O'Clock,
the hour specified for the meeting.
The speakers were presented By DR..
Annie Show. They represented the
states a. follows; Connecticut. Mrs
Elizabeth ID. Bacon; Delaware, MAry
Z. Glenn; District Of Columbia. MrA
Ellen Thompson; Illinois. Mrs. Frank
Hubbard; Kentuoky, sAlley G. Bennetsi
Maryland, Caroline H. Miller; Maasa'
ehusetts, sAlviniA II. Hatch; Michigan,
Mary s. KnagRs; Minnesota. Julia b,
Nelson; Missouri, Mrs. Conkling Whit
.
nsy: New jersey. Dr. Mar Hussey
New York, Mariana W. Chapman
North Carolina, Helen NJ Lswis
Oklahoma. MrL r. W. Southsrd
Pennsylvania. MFs BlAnkenburR; Rhodl
Island, Mrs. Mary Arnold; South Caro-
lima. Virginia d. Young; Vermont
Mary n. Chase; Virginia, Ora Lang
horne
The speakers all dwelt upon the righ
Of the female sex 10 equal participation
with the men in shaping legialation
and almost all Of them referred 70 n
injustice Of taxing women without a
lowing them 10 vote.
The delegation also visited the judici
AIRY committee room Of the house an
made speeches 70 the committee. tn
o. Akers were introduced by Susan |
Anthony and ameug those who spok
were Henry b. Blackwell, Boston; Mr.
Saunders. wife Of ex-senator Saundel
Of Montana; Elizabeth Yates. Main
.. Dr.. Cora s. Eaton. North Dakota; Mr.
Sarah Colby Of the womAn's Tribun'
. Mra Frances Williams Of Nevada,
! ranch and mineowneE, and Mira Car
line NJ. EberhArd, Ohio
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
WcIlborn News.

Mr.. 7. r. Bate sold and delivered
800 bales Of cotton here the past week
and Mr.. James Chance has sold and 10
delivering 800 bales.
Mr.. Tom Hitler % Franklin, and
Messrs. c. b. Beck, w.'H. Nall, Gen.
n. b. stoddard, Of Bryan, and DR.. ].
+. Eaves, +. P. Miller, Mr.. Middleton,
1. J. Mills and B. II. Peyerly Of hilli-
can were here Saturday night attend
ing the installation Of the officers Of
Adam Royder Lodge No. II. A, F. and
An. The following officers were In
stalled: b. II. Peverly, W. NJ, T. II
Roydsr, S. W e, g. r. Diekerson.J w.
NJ. p. Laski, Sec, J. +. Farquhar, $. D.
J. F. Eaves, J. D., A. II. Eaves, Treas,
and Bro. W. T. Wood, chaplain
stewards: A, W. Royder aud Mr.. Mid
dleton.
The A. W. Royder stock VAS sold q
public auction Monday and was bld Il
by John II. Royder 4 BRO. Tor Soc OF
the dollar.
MrP.F. Watson Of BRYAN has beel
here several days helping take stock q
the A. W. Royder stock Of goods.
Mr.. Tom Grace Of Bryan was her
Sunday.
Ron Roy.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
No uAMAass FOR HIN.
Judge Rioks Hands Down an Important
Decision 90 Railroad Employee

CLEVELAND. Jan. %. Judge Kicks Of
the United States district court has rem.
dered decision which is Of interes, 10
every railroad man.
Harry o Shaven sued the Pcnnsyl.
vania Railway company for $4,000 for
personal injury received as brakeman.
lie was member Of the Voluntary Re-
lief association OF the PennsylvAnia
Railway company and received benefits
from II. The membership involves the
waving Of the right 10 hold the rail.
road company liable for any injury foI
which benefit is recei we'd. Shaven'a At
torneys tried TO show that this is ille'
gal, but Judge Rioks overruled the mo-
ton which had shat proposition ~ IL
basia.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
Two swNDLtRs TAKEN IN.
neavsr Mlaiag BFohsFs Were vieiiiEa
70 the Amount Of $4,000.

KANSAS Cry, Jan. sS.-rwo impe-
eunsOus young men, said 70 be from
some Of the New England states and
giving the names Of MAron NJ. Soften
and c. ShollidAy. have been arrested
here by postOfiice inspectors from Dan.
yer and 81 Louis. They are accused Of
having used the United States mails In
swinding several mining stock brokers
Of Denver.
Their plan. operating from Kansas
City. was 10 send an urgent request by
mail for certain mining stocks euclos.
ing checks ON Kansas City banks cover.
ing market value Of the shares asked
for. Neither OF the men had a cent In
the bank here In this manner they ~.
cured 20, 900 shares Of stock from two
Denver brokers In exchange for worth.
| less checks The ttooks have all been
recovered.
The swindlers were preparing 20 visit
Chicago. where they hoped 20 sell their
shares ON the Mining Exchange.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
Pou1los IN rHe sENATE.
The Number Of Votes Each Party Has
In That Body.

The Number Of Votes Each Party Has
In That Body.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-By the induc.
tion Of Messes Cannon and Brown.
the two Utah senators, into Office, the
political complexion Of the senate is
completed. except the contest from
Delaware. Il stands a. follows:
Republicans, ~; Democrats. 80; Popu-
lists. Q. Total 80. Necessary for a ma
iority, As. should Mr. Dupon, be seated
from Delaware the Republican vote
would be increased to 20. but at the
same time the number necessary for a
majority would be increased 10 20.
Aside from this event the session was
given to further speeches on the silver
bond bill. two Of the new members Of
the body. Mr.. Nelsjn (Rsp., MINI }
and Mr.. Bacon. (Dcm.. GA) making
speeches. the former against the free
coinage Of silver and Mr.. Bacon urging
the evil OF gold standard.
Mr.. HAnsbrOugh (Rep., n. d. y )severe-
" criticised the secretary Of agriculture
for the alleged fAiluru to distribute seeds
in accordance with the law and Mr..
George (Dem.. Miss defended Secre-
tary Morton's Action.
Mr. Lodge offered an Amendmeni "a
the bond silver bill. providing for 9
bond issue Of tlOO. OOO, 900. the prOceed'
20 b. used for coast defensss.
The house after an interesting t-houI
debate adopted the resolutions passed
. By the senate las, week calling on th'
powers signatory Of the treaty Of Berlif
20 enforce the reforms In Turkey guar
, Anteed 10 the Christian Armenians, ans
pledging the support Of congress 10 th'
president In the most vigorous actioI
he might take for the protection o
, American citizens In Turkey.
The house committee had prepares
}. some resolutions on the same subject
= but Il was deemed advisable 20 substi
E tuie those prepared BY the senate com
mittee
n Mr.. Hepburn Of Iowa offered resC
luton for the president 10 hand Oh
Turkish minister his passport, but Oh
u resolution was defeated
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
surRo At The BOTTOM.
RssponsIbis Vor the Bm 70 repeal the
Charter of the Southern Pacific.

RsspoasIbis Vor the BTn 70 repeal the
Charter sf the Southern Pacific.
SAN FRAScIsco. Jan. 2s.-Senator
William Goebsl Of Covingtou. KY,
who, a. chairman Of the judiciary com.
mittee Of the senate Of the Kentucky
legislature, introduced bill Last week
10 repeal the charter Of the Southern
Pacific company. has autographed 10
Mayor Sutro. asking him 20 immedi'
Ately send 10 him pertinent document
bearing upon :hs actions and history OF
the Southern Pacific company In Cali
forniA and other states and territories
ON this coast in which IL operates.
Mayor sutro is the one who began the
agitation in this city which resulted IN
the introductions Of Senator 0oebel'
bill In the Kentucky legislature. and he
will also forward such documsnts a
bear on the subject At issue.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
Amusement.
Adjourned

The month Of February gives prom
Ice Of being . Lively one at the Grand
Opera house. Shows are booked one
afser another in rapid succession al
through the month.
The Bucknsr Orphan Home beneht
minstrel performance on Monday, Feb
ruary 5, will be closely followed Wsdnss-
day, Feb. s, by Richards 4 PringleF
celebrated negro minstrsls. On Fn-
DAY, Feb. Z, Ee are 70 have farmers
Daughter" followed on Saturday night,
the sth, BY MorrisOn's "Fsust." The
ever welcome and sparkling Breezy
Times. !" With Z. B. Fits and Catherine
Webster 10 the cast, Is booked Tor
Wednesday, Feb. l2. On the night
previous, the lllh, We viii have z. P.
Bland. "Malonsy's Wedding" is the
attraction Saturday, the 18th. This
company 10 under the same manage
msnt a. "a Turkish Bath" They
carry clever people and give a good
.how. "whshrs Nashville studsnis'
come on Tuesday the 18th; Fabio Ro
mani, Thursday, the 2Othi and "Fas
Mail" Thursday, the 9th.
Matt Grau has written Manage
Mike that his opera company can Civ
Us = date early in February II a guaran
tee is given him. This company mad
hit here season before last and VI
learn they are better now than ever.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
The q. raul sam stush.

NEw YoRK, Jan. gs.-The position Of
tho steamship st. Paul on the bar at
Long Branch remAins unchanged. How
ever, a pilot has ben called 20 20 on
board the steamer In the hope that the
vessel may be floaied soon. The cargo
Is still being discharged aud another ef'
fort will be made a. next high water 10
pull the steamer into deep water
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
The sLAvs Exclrtp.
Thsy Are wnd over the Kiiling of .
COuatrymAa by an Oaesr

WHITING. Ind. Jan. 2S.-George
Banygyij. a SlAv, who was shot and
killed at East Chicago BY oficer Win
ters while he was making his escape
from Justice Cheney's court, where he
was having hearing for participation
in a riot At q Polish wedding oslebra.
ton the night before, may cause serious
trouble.
Oficer Winters has been arrested and
ho said he fred the ShO, only TO fright
en- the fugitive. Il is said that Banygyii
was arrested a. n rioter In the place Of
another man, said 10 bo Andrew Jonski.
He is reported 10 have declared there
was q mistake in his arrest, and foE
that reason he tried 10 run away.
As result Of the killing OF theii
oountryman the slavs are In q wild
state Of excitement.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29

MASAoUA, Nicaragua, via Galveston,
Jan. sS.-The government Of Ni0aragua
has rcestablished = normal internal con.
dition Of the country and the political
crisis, which has been the disturbing
element for some time past. Il nov pro
nouncod ~ b over.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
Egg, 5 dozen for IS cents q. John B.
Mixes.


Egg, 5 dozen for Is cents al John B.
Mixes.
You can save money II you have
houses 10 ren, By giving Dick Jonas 4
Co. your agency. They have appi.
cations for houses every day. n
The building next door 70 the Ex-
change Hotel is bsisg f:,Cd up lor =
stock Of Millinery goods which viii be
opened there BY Miss Lilleen 81. Leon
In time Tor the spring season.
The Daily Eagle win Be issued svssy
morning except Monday. The price Of
subscription is only 50 cts. . month. II
you want 10 keep In touch with occur
rencea everywhere, subscribe for The
Morning Eagle.
Eggs Osly cents = dozen at r. J.
Ford's. 5odtf
II. L. Gentry, having been released
iron. the duties Of trustee by the sale Of
the A. W. Royder stock Of goods 10 J.
II. Roydsr 4 Bro, informs the Eagle
that be will shortly open . new and
fresh stock Of groceries In the Far
quhar building q, wellbOEn. Mr.. Gen
try is "a most thorough and energetic
young business man. He has many
friends In BrazOs County and II goes
vitOui saying that he will succeed.
FOund-A lady's cape, near W. saun-
der's residence. Owner can get same
by calling and paying for this notice.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29

OTTAWA. lila, Jan. 2S-rhe Mar.
settles Misunderstanding company, the
largest agricultural implement prOdue.
ing concern In central Illinois. has made
an assignment Liabilities, 900, ,oooi
as.ell. $3.50. .oo0. q
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
n..um.a WON wnh Tun Fere..

CHICAGO. Jan. 2S-The rOllingmills
Of the Illinois Steel eOmpany. located
az south Chicago, which were shut
down Dec. 81 in order 10 make eIten.
sive repairs In the rail and steel depart.
ments. have again opened with no de-
crease in the force Of men.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
n.r.h.n .sa r.nple Ia n.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Ss.-Free delivery
mail service will be extended TO IS post.
Offices on April /. swelling the total
number OF free delivery ofioes TO 6SS.
The new list embraces Marshall and
Temple. Tex.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29

NWN NIAaulEs
faddest memories eg ~
elorsville is the Chauzs-
II was a large. tWoaasrr-
puzzle veranda extenslfnw
3 front. A good share 81
Neried Into a tempnrurvs
- reception of &suuarE
aiken The names % thuu,.
Some had intruAtea "a
20 their relatives 80
emeer Swing some So
fels ] had been reaalrw
captain os the reEaa.--
~ part Of Whoue FlEAa
,hattered By q pisus -
u me. I know" he auaa
! lle; for his leg haa -
\ 10 hear the rraaru
J and dying eolalAaw
viii an ~ the inisrv.I
vas not very long 49,
nery nasillade frgun a.
81 are 20 the buaatnm
he time was that -.
! i had been sxleup-
ieAl Re that as a unx.
we ana helpless umsuS-
there = hoFrihle mua
lth.--New YoFk H.Enln
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29

HINTON. W. Va, Jan. sS.-W. 2. ia.
cobs, George Props and Thomas Higgins
were drowned ~ sswAn while orOsalng
New river In . boa, 70 50 10 work In the
Chesapeake ana Ohio yards.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29
Marriage Licenses.

The records in the connty clerks
Office show that the following marriage
licenses have been issued during the
past ten days R DOnaho b Della n.
Thompson, George Burns 10 Matte
Davis, Ollie Hunter to Mary Davis.
John James 10 Julia shafeF, John An
dersOn to jamie Glover, Walter stsptoe
TO Mary N. Chase, Lemon Pope 70
Matte Rucksr, james Brown TO Jane
Mccoy.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29

, Is reasonable to suppw.
esolved to leave the c-a-
~ free IN its choice -
the second place oa Ea.A
Two Wartime Conuun.
D Brooks. In the csaturN
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-29

Remember Mrs. G. NJ. Proctor is shll
selling millinery goods At cost. djote
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-07-14
$1,000 in Prizes.
70 Be Dt.tri9nted A5solulslg Free.

Use the letters contained In the text;
ssNosoS SEEDS GROW" and from a many
words AZ you can, using letters either back
wark or forward, but don't use and letter In
some words more times than IL appears in
ssNosos SEEDS GEow." For example the
Eorde: see, on, none, weeds, stc The porson
forming the greatest number Of words. using
the letters in the text, win receive One Hun
dred Dollars IN eash. For the next largest
list we will give S75 in cash. for the next lar
gest list $50 in cash, for the NEXT t25 cash, and
FOR each Of the next ten largest lists VIC will
give 80 in gold II you asc good at word
making you can secure valuable prize, as
The Mono1 Seed Co, intend giving many
hundred special prizes 70 persons sending
them Lists containing OYER twenty-five words.
Write your name on list Of word (nufnbered1
and enclose the same postpaid with six two
cent stamps for . large combination package
of AoIsoIl Seeds Thai Grotc, which Includes
the latest and most popular flowers of endless
varieties, also particulars aud rules of distri-
button Of prizes. This word contest viii be
carefully and conscientiousiy conducted, and
Is solely for the purpose Of further introducing
our seeds in new localities. You will receive
the Biggest value IN flower seeds ever offered.
and besides If you are able TO make a good
Iist of words and answer promptly yon will
stand an equal opportunity 10 secure vaiua-
bic prize. We intend spending large amount
Of money in the distri button Of prizes in this
contest We assure you that your trial order
with Us well be most gratifying Write you
name plainly and send list as early as possible.
Address AoHos SEED Co...
Aonon BID. Chicago III.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-07-14
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to regulate
the bowels and kidneys will find the truo
remedy in Electric Bitters. This medicine
does not stimulate and containssnO whiskey
nor other intoxicent, but acts as tonic and
Alternative. II acts mildly on the stomach and
the organs thereby aiding Nature In the per-
formance Of the functions. Electric Bitters
Is an excellent appetizer and aids digestion,
Old People Dnd Il just exactly what they need.
Druggist.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-07-14
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

Painters while at work on tue Riv-
erton bridge, on the N. & w. r. r.,
discovered four broken braces and
promptly reported the same. In
vestigation revealeda a dangerous con-
dition of affairs and the bridge was
condemned. Trains are not running
over the bridge.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-07-14
Call It a Craze.
AN ALARMING STATEMENT
CONCERNING WOMEN.
HOW BAD HABITS ARE FORMED.

The Mar Yo,k 7SibnsS says a. The habit OF
taking headache powders Is increastng = aEi
alarming extent among a grsat number et vro-
men throug ghout the country These powders as
their name indicates. Claimed by the manu-
facturers TO be positive aud speedy cure for any
form Of headache In many cases their chief
ingredient Is morphine, opium. cocaine OF some
other equally injurious drug having tendency
10 deaden pain The habit OF taking them Is
easily formed. bat almost impossible TO shake
OF. Women usually begin taking them 70 re
iieve raniug headache aud soon resort 10 the
powder to alleviate any little pain or ache they
i-fay be subjected to. and fnaiIy like the NOR
piiine opium hend get into the habit OF taking
Them regularly. ina giuing that they are in pain
If they happen 10 miss their regular dose"
In nine cases out of ten, the trouble Is
in the stomach and liver. Take a simple
laxative aud liver tonic aud remove the
offending matter which deranges the
stomach and causes the headache. DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are composed
entirely of the purest, concentrated,
vegetable extracts One Pellet IS n
dose; sugar-coated, easily swallowed; !;
once HSc4, Gi5OayS ~ fdvoT. They posi-
tiveiy clsye sick headache and remove
the disposition to 1t.
NJ = vaRaNso,s. Of orr E=k,. Lake<v 90 .
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-07-14
SKY FLOWERS.

The soyver is sowing the seed OF the cloud,
Mantling the earth with its drifting shroud.
Enshrining the loTly and humbling the proud
Gently and softly descend the sky flowers.
white petals in dazzling showers.
Garnered and wind borne from arctic bowers.
Lost seems the earth meath its rainens of
white,
Sprectral and GhostIike, seen in the light
OF the wide moon this midwinter night.
James Sheridan HALL.
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The Monon Steam Laundry guar
antees all its work to be second TO
none, and any work not satisfactory
will be done over agaiu free of
charge. 1t has all the latest i'm
proved machinery, and opens up all
the button holes.
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