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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05
CONGRESSIONAL PRoceepINes.
senate Passes the River aud Harbor
nm over the Veto.


WAsANGroN, June 4.-The senate
finally passed the river and harbor bill
yesterday by the vote Of 50 to 3.
This was the last step in making the
bill effective.
The vote was taken after three hours
Of spirited debate, during which the
president was criticised and defended,
the remarks at times being directly and
bitterly personal. The opposition to the
veto was expressed by Senators Vest,
Sherman, Pet,igrew, Hawley and But
Ter, while the veto was defended by
Senators Villas. Hill and Bate.
When partial conference report was
presented ON the naval appropriation
bill Mr.. Quay moved that the senate re.
cede from the amendment reducing the
number Of battleships from four to two
This brought ON an extended debate. In
its course Mr.. Tllman Of South Caro-
lima spoke IN his usual breezy way Of
"armor robbery"
He referred to the grip by the throat
which the armor concerns had ON con-
gress and looked around the senate and
asked II there were attorneys or lobby
here or senators interested In seeing
these contracts given out.
The house began clearing the decks
for final adjournment by extending the
length Of the daily sessions. The house
met ut II O'Clock and sat until g. In
addition TO this, Mr.. Dingley. the floor
leader Of the majority, gave notice that
henceforth he should object 10 all leaves
Of absence except such as were request
cd ON account Of sickness. A partial
conference report on the general de.
ficiency bill was agreed 10 and the bin
sent back 10 further conference.
The Murray. Elliott contested election
case from the First South Carolina dis.
trict was debated for four hours. The
majority report favors the seating Of tho
contestant, who Is a colorcd man. and
who was seated by the Fifty.frst house
IN the place Of Elliott.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05
THE MARKETS.

W. NJ. Foster & Co., doing a broker
age business In grain. provisions and
cotton az Bryan. give quotations o
Liverpool and New York cotton mar
ket aud Chicago provision and grair
market Orders executed promptly
CmcAGo-lUNE !,
Hog receipts yesterday 1900, esti
mated today $4,000
July ribs. open S:7s's high, $50; low
$40; close 3.S0bid.
September ribs, open 3.a2L high
$40 low 3S5; close 3'95.
July Pork, open, zoo; high, 7.O7is
low, 100; close 7.O7D.
July wheat, open .56ys high .b7ss
low .56l6 clOse .57st
September wheat, open .57aa; higl
.oS>6; low .b5'ti close .5s'e a5Sis.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05

NEW HAVEN, June 4.-Tho last days
session Of the seventeen anniversary Of
the Congregational Homo Missionary so.
ciety opened with the usual devotional
exercises. At the conclusion Of this
part Of the programme, the work Of the
convention proper began. Tho session
was taken mp mainly by the delivery Of
addresses and reading papers treating
ON the various branches Of the score.
tary's work.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05
Gone 20 Rns.ar,I. nar.

WASHINGTON, June Mrs. Cleve
land, with her children. left Washing
ton today for the presidents summer
home, Gray Gables, az Buzzar's Bay
With her was Mrs Olney and Mrs. Mi.
no, and the children Of the latter. Mrs
Olney and her daughter viii accompany
Mn Cleveland almost 20 their destina.
ton, branching near the end Of the
route 10 10 to their own home at Fal.
mouth. The president will join Ms.
Cleveland at Gray Gables soon after the
adjournment Of congress
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05
Not Compiling WIN STATE Law.

CmcAGo, June t.-Judgc Payne ma,
entered decree removing the Farmers
Loan and Trust company Of New Yorl
from the Office Of trustee for the bond
holders Of the Lake Street Elevated rail
road. The decree was entered upon th,
refusal Of the trust company 60 deposit
with the state auditor SeoO. 900 worth Of
securities, according 10 the laws regard
ing foreign corporations doing business
in Illinois An appeal has been taken.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05
RAISING TReAsuRY NoIEs.
One Il Passed on on a brooklyn Hank
by = Deposition.

One l. Passed on on a brooklyn Hank
by Deposition.
NEw YORK, June A forged g. bill
has been discovered among the bills
taken in At the Twenty. sixth Ward
bank In Brooklyn. Il is a e. treasury
note Of the series Of 1891, transformed
into e. bill. II is said that the Chica.
10 police have been ON the lookout for
several months for person who passes
such raised bills, but that this Is tho
first Of the kind that has made It's ap.
pearaDce In the east Tho skin and
time employed in making this counter.
felt, il Is said, by employees In the bank,
would hardly be compensated for by the
e. gained. There aro four changes in
the bill. The large figure 2, at tie left
hand side is made into q o. Another
figure . takes the place Of the e. In the
lower left hand corner, and the word
"hve" replaces the word 1.-TWO" In the
upper corner. A similar change is made
on the face of tho bill.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05


Julius Levy has gone to Georgia.
Al. Buchanan was sIek yesterday.
Billy skaines was In town yesterday
August Prinrel was in town yesier
day.
James Henry, IT,, was in town yes
terday.
John TaubOr was in from College yes
terday.
Claude HOrtmAn went TO Hearn'
yesterday.
RI. Dinviddis let yC:erday fOr
San Antonio.
J. 7. Barrow Of Manor, was here
Wednesday.
Miss Dunn Of Navasota, has been
visiting Mrs. J. W. English.
Mias Winnie Parker and Misses Swear
ingsn vent 10 Hearne yesterday,
Misses Grace and Ella NOrrell came
up nom Houston yesterday.
Milton Sims returned from Virginia
yesterday.
Mrs. N. w. Sims has returned from
Dallas.
b.. oassarh Of Hearne, Is now in
liyers' hardware house.
ADunniea IL assisting A. B. Carr,
JF., in the hardware business.
Have you seen Frank, the new bar
Der at Allensi Just try him once. 1893
81. Balm has returned from Calves
ton.
NV. Barton Of Dallas, was here yes
leFday visiting relatives.
Mr.. Fannie Anderson returned 70
NayasotA yesterday, amer a visit -
Major and Mrs. II. X. White.
Miss Anna White Of Grimes county,
is the cues, Of her uncle, Major II. X.
White.
Misses Gussie Frley aud Leanore
waldrop have returned from pleas
ant visit 10 Huntsville.
my baby had Group and was saved
hy Shlloh'a Cure writes Mrs. ], H.
Martin OF Huntsville. Ala. Sold by oil
druggists
]. w. Mathis Of Reliance, gave the
Eagle q call yesterday and reports crops
much In need Of rain.
Judge W. ]. Moore left last night 10
spend some time At various watering
places.
There will be a dance At ID. Y. N.
hall this evening. complimentary to Che
visiting young ladies At Bryan and Col
lsee.
Yesterday was Corpus Christi day
and services. largely attended by the
Catholic congregation, were held al the
Catholic church.
was ncrvous. tired. irritable and
cross. KarI's Clover Root Tea has
made me well and happy.
MIS-. Il. u. wORDEN.
sold by all druggists.
The revival at the Christian church
is growing In interest lfyou have not
hard Elder Leak do not miss this OPP
poEiunlly. Presiding evsEy night.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05

Tomorrow you must vote all
Of your coupons of June 9th date.
Get them in as early as possible,
for il takes quite a time to east up
the vote.
The bicycle club is sailing. A
good track is an assured fact, and
there is a likelihood Of several par
ties purchasing wheels. If one OF
the bryan young ladies wins the
one we are offering il will lie used
here and that will do much toward
advancing the wheel in Bryan. Il
is a fad, and you are behind the
excitement il you don't ride a
bike. II is one OF a very few SEN
sible crazes, and has evidently
come TO stay. 1t is healthful ex-
ercise, an innocent amusement and
an all round good thing.
Read about the track in Sun.
days issue.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05

The discovery Of cotton seed meal 20
cattle food has revolutionized the cattle
business in Texas. The lon5 horned
steer has disappeared, and the cattle
shipped are fat an fine. This step Ia s
improved the breeding, iaoreafel Il e
weight, and even increased the value
per pound Of Texas cattle. We have
an example tit in the cattle shipped
from Bryan.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05
Remaln. Of Kate f,A,a..

Honolulu, May SS.-The funeral Of
Kate Fields, who died here May 10, took
place the day following Her body was
embalmed and placed in a temporary
vault. Final disposition Of the remains
depends entirely upon the news which
Consul General Mills receives from the
United States.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05
WIN Inerc..e canI,.I sierL

PnTsnuRo. June 4-Stockholders Of
the Westinghouse Electric and Manu-.
featuring company held n special meet.
ing at Pittsburg and aiirmatively voted
upon proposition 10 increase the stock
from 10000. 900 TO elb, 200. 600
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05

WASHINGTON, June I.-The recount
Of the vote In the Rynaker. Downing
contest, from Illinois, is as yet not com.
pleted, but the election committee is
still considering several appeals from
the count and has not announced is de.
cision. IL seems probable that Mr..
Downing will be- unsoa,ed, a. the 70.
count gives Rynakcr a majority Of a
few votes.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05

WASHINGTON, June 4.-The house. by
a vote Of 1853 to 80. seated George w.
Murray, the oolored man, who has been
oontesiing the seat Of Elliott, Democrat
from the BLACK or Shoestnng" district
Of South Carolina.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05

BERLIN, June A dispatch received
here from Athens, says the Turkish de.
tachmcnt, consisting Of So, which 70.
turned 10 vamos, tho town In the Island
Of Crete recently besieged, were cut 10
pieces by insurgents only two Turks Is.
Gaming
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05

BRYAN, Tex, June A-The examin.
ing trial Of DR.. ]. S. Reed for the kill
ing Of DIR. w. T. Greene was concluded
and Reeds bond fixed af 5000
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05
WIN Heneri Aa.sr.sl,.

WASHINGTON, June 3.-The house
committee on ways and means by vote
Of 10 to > decided 20 report the senate
bond bin adversely.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05
Galveston DIRECTORY Population.

GALVESTON, Jure A-Galveston new
directory places the population At SO, $40,
an increase Of 1918 over last year.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-05
Insist. on a Reduction.

WASHINGTON. June i.-By vote Of
Il TO 80 the senate has insisted on lis
amendment TO the naval bill, reducing
the number Of battleships from four 10
tKyO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05
NEWSPAPER ENrERpRrsE.

Competition among the metropolitan
daily papers has been 50 great that 1t
would seem that every possible scheme
for Increasing circulation had been
utilized but the Chicago Record has
hit upon a new one. It has undertaken
to make a complete poll OF the city OF
Chicago on the choice of the voters for
president In addition to this it has
undertaken to poll 10 per cent Of the
voters or about 49, 600 ia what are con-
sidered the doubtful states Of the mid
die west
The work viii be carried on through
personally addressed letters enclosing
postal cards on which the voter viii
write his choice. The Record promises
absolute secrecy of the ballot and
hopes to obtain returns which viii in
dictate the result Of the coming cleo
ton In advance Of November 3.
The ballots are to be counted by
board made UP of Representatives Of
the four leading political parties count
ing the allied silver forces as one. 1T
is a tremendous undertaking and Will
be expensive.
If the attempt to obtain news in ad-
vance of the happenings shall become
contagious Their is no knowing where
it viii end. Efforts in this direction
have hitherto been confined to the
weather Tt may now be considered
in order when a man buys arsenic. for
the enterprising newspaper to an
nounce whether he intends to commit
suicide or XIII rats with it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

prominent engagements he was pro
NOTED IN 1862 to major general Of vol
unteers, and a year later was put in
command OF the Fourteenth army corps
Tor more than half a century Mr.
Palmer has been an active and prOmi-
nent figure in national politics. A con
temporary Of Stephen A. Douglas and
Abraham Lincoln. he has Outlived them
many years. Originally a Jehersonian
Democrat. he left his party to assist in
the founding of the Republican party,
and later returned to his first choice
His political career was begun before
the war. In 1852 he was elected as q
Democrat to the state senate of Illinois.
He held his seat until 1886. when he
ouarreled with the party leaders and
resigned his seat. Then be cast his lot
with the Republicans for a time, and
that same year was made president Of
their state convention. He was sent az
a delegate to the Republican national
convention at Philadelphia and helped
Fremont for president Ia 1853 the Re
pubIicaus nominated him for congress.
but he was defeated. A year later he
was one 1T the electors who made Lin
coin president In 1868 he was elected
governor us a Republican. After serving
I0uE years ne lCLf Nle ElepuDIcaD parry
and supported Greeley for president In
1876 lac was prominently mentioned at
tie ST Louis Democratic convention for
the presidency as a hard money" man
IN opposition to the greenback candi-
date. but he did not receive the nomi-
nation. From that time on he led his
party III several bard fought campaigns
Three times ho was the Democratic can
didate fcr senator from Illinois, but
each time was defeated. Finally, in
1890, he was elected after a long dead
lock in the legislature. His term will
expire March 3.
Mr.. Buckner, the vice presidential
candidate, was born in Hart county,
KY, April 1, 1928. He was graduated
at West Point and saw active service in
the Mexican war while still a youth,
being slightly wounded at Cherubusoo.
He resigned from the army in 1885, and
after living awhile in Chicago and then
in Nashville settled in Louisville. When
the war broke out, he accepted a briga-
der generals commission in the Con-
federate army. He served throughout
hOstilities, being twice captured-Once
at Fort Donelson. where General Grant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05
APATHY OF SILVER BARoNs

APATHY OF SILVER BARONS,
In the parIanee Of the wild and
7voolly west" the millionaire owners of
silver mines occupy the easy chair
in this campaign They are said to IA
vor the Democratic national ticket but
it has not been made apparent that
they have INDUCED their preferences
to the extent of contributing any con-
siderable amount to the campaign fund
of that party. else Chairman Jones
would not be broke this early ia the
game.
The silver mine owners position 10
much like that Of the Africans trap.
which was SO arranged as to catch
coon comm and a-goin'." One party
is pledged to give him Independent BIZ
metaIlism. while the other is pledged
to secure for him international bimet-
allism. Whatever direct benefits would
accrue to him through the restoration
of silver to coinage would come to him
in time by the election of either party
if both are to be relied upon
This may be the reason that the
Jones committee Is poor but probably
~ not. Inc stronger probability is
that the mine owners do not see the
great benefits which the gold men as
sert would be derived from free coin
age They probably have Inquired OUT
the matter and found that after paying
the increased miners wages, and cost
Of supplies resulting from the opening
of silver mines all over the west and
adding the cost of transportation to
the mints, and the return Of the coin,
that their profits would not be much
greater than they are now-not enough
to warrant the expenditure Of a large
sum On the eampaign.
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she was not wise in this retieency, for
portraits that in no wise fattered her
began to appear, and at last she sue
eumbed with the best grace possible
and sat for her photograph for publica-
ton This picture was taken since Mr..
Sewalls nomination, and is her latest
photograph The wife Of the Maine can
didate was Miss Emily Duncan Croker
and the daughter Of one Of Baths most
respected citizens. She was educated
abroad and has spent much time on the
continent. She is a wide reader and Of
more than ordinary culture. Mrs. Sc
wallis ancestors were among the earii-
est SETTLERS of Brunswick. Me, and she
loves to visit the scene Of her ancient
home. She is a clever amateur photog-
rapher, loves flowers. delights in good
literature, and is not averse to music.
Mrs. Sewall agrees with her husband in
politics. Their son, Harold NJ. who
was consul to Samoa, is a etanch re-
publican
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HINTS FOR WHEELWOMEN.
their Education Should Not End with
Learning to Mount ana Ride.

Their Education Should Not End with
Learning to Mount ana Ekide-
When the average young woman
learns to dismount without Bruising
herself, and to mount without the as
sistance of a large body guard, she fond
~ imagines that her woes are at an end.
She does not foresee the repair shops.
her prophetic soul gives her no warning
of the punctured tire; the mantle of the
seer does not fall upon her, and she
has no hint of mornings spent in the
basement area cleaning her machine.
She does not guess that a course III
practical mechanics should be taught
at the cycling academy.
Every woman who intends to ride
should learn to adjust her saddle and
the handle bars. Before she goes for q
ride she should test the saddle to see il
it is perfectly firm. If 1t Is not she
should be able to tighten it. If she rides
at night she should see that her lamp is
filed and trimmed, that its glass is
clear, and that it is firmly fastened in
its place, so that no jolts or jars will disc
turb it. OF course, if she rides at night
she must be provided either with match
es or an escort.
She must also learn the IRE Of the va
rlous tools found in the tool box. She
may spend many a pleasant hour in
cleaning and oihng her wheel. All the
parts which are the centers of revolu-
ton should be kept scrupuIous1y clean.
The dust of the road enters the crevices
and combines with the oil in a way
that is fatal to speed and ease in pro
pelling the machine Cheesecloth rags
which are free from lint should be
used to clean these parts. They should
be oiled once for about every 100 miles
il the cyclist be fairly frequent patron
Of the road, and about once a fortnight
if she does not ride often or far at @
time
When the chain begins to look clogged
It should be removed and soaked in kerr
osene to clean it. Then it should be
thoroughly dried, rubbed with some
good lubricant, and restored to its posi-
tion.-ChicagO Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05
FREEZING ICE CREAM.
Follow These Instructions and xou1l r
Sure TO Succeed.

Follow These Instructions and You'n BE
Sure TO Succeed.
Do not draw any water from the ice
while freezing unless water raises to
top Of can The can should be only two
thirds full OF milk, as it viii raise one
third while freezing. After the milk
has been placed in the can, put the
freezer together ready for operation,
mash the ice and sprinkle coarse salt on
until it stops cracking. (The ice may
be previously prepared). Then put the
ice around the can and add more salt.
When the freezing Is completed remove
the heaters and cover the freezer with
carpet or wooden cloth and let the ice
cream harden one-half hour before
serving. After frozen, beating the
cream with a large spoon or wooden
paddle will improve it. After standing
several hours 1t should be beaten be
fore serving. Dipping a spoon in luke
warm water before serving each plate
of cream and turn once around. viii cut
a very nice m.-PhiladeIphia In
rYTTfrar-
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20 Colorado, Montana, Hot Springs
Puget Sound and Pacific Coast
Via Burlington Route.

Take the shortest and most desirable
line to the far west; complete trains
frono the Missouri Eiver. Daily train
leaves Kansas City at 1o.4o a. m, ar
rives Billings, Montana. 1850 miles dis
fant GAS next evening" free chair ars
Transas City to Billings; sleepers Kan
eas city to Lincoln; through sleepers
lincoln to Billings. Connects with fast
train beyond to Montana and Puget
~ 49,, ~fher lines from Kansas City.
THROUGH S-t- sleepers and chair cars Mis-
- T55ver to Denver; Rio Grande
scenic line beyond Tor Colorado. Utah
any ~ Agent for tickets over the estab-
10 through lines OF the Burlington
1lsIS L. W. WAKELEY
No. Gen Pass. Agent.
St Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05
I.iouor Sales For September.

The following LIQUOR sales Tor sep
TENDER by druggists have been reported
to the probate judge. Swift & Holli-
dav. 249: B. a. barrett Y; B. F. Sim,
PHI; H. M Washburn 40. W s. Miller.
15l: A. b Woolverton. "a; E. 3. Walker,
100: A. T. Waggoner. 100; George W.
Stansheld ISL: /. s. WoOlvertOn, 112;
A. II. Merrill, 81: o. A. Keene, IS; Lee
Jones. ITO: L. D Mckinley 43; J. z.
Schnebley, so; A. J. Arnold & Son, 221;
A. Snow. a new permit, 146; NJ Weight
man. Jr "A: W F. Lake. 1913; A. C.
Klingaman. 218; r. B. Wallace. 10; NJ.
A. Funchess. rs; A. W. Lacey, 166; A.
o. Rosser. 20; W. A Karr, So; Frank
Hobart 1872
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

Do not be appalled, If olives are
profPered you on a dish unaccompanied
by an olive fork. The use of the fingers
IN this case is allowable. Saratoga
chips may be also thus handled. In
France the various green salads for
which that country is famous are pre-
pared at the table by the dainty hands
of the hostess, and the practice Of tear
ing the leaves Of lettuce apart with the
fingers instead Of cutting with q fork is
gaining ground among Americans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

r. WI Turner-Clyde. October S. Clay
Center, Oct. g. AIiltonvale, Oct. z, Alma,
oct. 9. Burlingame, Oct 40, Emporia-
Oct. - Yates Center. Oct 13. Mound
City, oct Is. Louisburg, Oct. 16, Law
Ia c. Littie-Hope. Oct. 5. Chapman.
Oct g. Jewell City. Oct. z. Concordia,
oct and g. Junction City. Oct 10.
Webb McNaI-Osborne. Oct. S. Con
oct. s. NIorgansville. Oct 9, Manhattan,
oct. 10. Kansas City, Oct. u, Wamego,
Oct. 10. Junction City, Oct. A. AIinneap-
oils, Oct To- Wilson, Oct. 16 Russell,
Oct IL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05
Labrador Fishery an Utter Failure

St. John, N. F., Oct. 5.-The Labrador
fishery has proved to be total failure
the season having now closed The
mail boat which made the round Of the
coast reports the poorest catch in a
quarter of a century. All sections Of
the press and the people are showing
great concern as to how the fishing
classes shall contrive to live through
the coming winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05
MRS. ARTHuR sEwALL

The Charming wife OF the Democratic
Nominee FOR Vice President.
Mrs. Arthur Sewall, the charming
wife Of the democratic nominee for the
vice presidency, shrinls from publicity
and is one of the most sensitive ladies in
the land That is the reason she persis-
bently refuses to give her pictures to the
newspapers. Soon, however, she found