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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23

Some men are abe to joke In the milst
Of the most fearful circumstances. and
unless their nonsense Is IN bad taste. Il
is not illtimod. but. on the contrary, Is
generally welcomed by those who need
cheering up. says London Taper. Col,
Bell tells the following story OF an In
cldcnt which occurred during a battle Of
the peninsular war:
when the battle began the surgeon Of
certain regiment was In his proper
place at the rear OF the men. lie had
deposited his instruments uu>,r a tree
and cropt along In the rear Of the troops
until he saw the men beginning to fall.
Then he ran back as fast as he could
to bring up his mule and surgical Kit.
Doctors wore al that time cooked hats
and feathers. and were not 90 be- easily
distinguished. at a distance, from The
generals staff.
IA he went at fun speed along one
side Of a hedge a gcneralolcer. with hi
aid-do-camp. came galloping mp th'
other way
"Thoro'r an officer running away
cried the former stop hint Halo. sir
where are you golng?'
No answer. Both officers wheeled
their horses.
stop. sirw cried tho general officer
Give an account Of yourself and youi
name"
NO. no" shouted the doctor I'm
OF seen plenty Of lighting for ore day
The officer was furious aud pushed on
after the fugitive. the stin fence SIN be-
| tween them.
Give ne your name. sir"
"oh. never mind my name; everybody
knows me. Look out for yourself You
liie's not worth a penny. Go TO the IRON
and be Killed. u you like. Everybody
being Killed there but me" speaking
over his shoulder and running Ike thu
wind.
ON he went until hc reached his sur
| gical Kit. which De proceeded 10 lea,
upon the mule, and ordered his assist
ant 10 move with Il TO the froat Thol
no dashed back In the direction iron
which he had come, and the officer
realized that they had been sold.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23
A MIGHTY DRINK.
over Three quarts At one Draught-
Saved the Town,

0NaN AnNNN NNAtAa ~ 1AN 1A-NMhN
saved the Town.
But Of all the attractive features Of
this charming spot, Rothenburg, the
annual Festspiel. celebrating the cap
ture Of the town by Tilly during the
thirty years war. ranks first. says tho
Chambers Journal. At that time, and
indeed until 1903. Rohenburg was a
free city. taking an active part In the
peasants war OF 1925. and In the thirty
years war OF the following century.
II was In the course OF the latter. In
1881. that the celebrated Tllly appeared
before R0thenburg and demanded its
equalization This the citizens refused.
with the result that the gallant little
town was besleged and taken. Tilly
and his generals proceeded 10 the Rath-
haus and demanded the municipal keys
Of the burgomaster. At the same time
Tilly imposed fine Of 10000 thalers
and garrisoned the town with his sol-
diers The burgomaster pleaded In
vain for some mitigation OF the penalty
until the victorious general. after re-
naming for some time unm0ved by his
entreaties. conceived the extraordinary
notion Of Offering to restore the free
dom Of the town on condition that one
Of the inhabitants should come forward
and empty at one draught an immense
beaker Of wine, containing about three
and q half liters lover three QUARTS.
This was an unhoard-of feat. even In
those hard-drinking days. and for some
time his offer remained unaccepted.
/ The opportunity Of freeing the town
from a foreign yoke seemed. however.
too important 10 be- lost, and accord
ingly a patriotic citizen named Nusch
resolved TO attempt the difhcult task
imposed by the conqueror. As a mat
ter Of fact. he drained the beaker az
one draught. and, although tradition
relates that a severe illness followed
the feat. still be saved the town. for
Tilly kept his word and restored the
independence Of Rothenburg
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23
rr.san MaIInrsrnr.

A case showing great cunning AM
perseverance. as well AZ tolerance OF
much self-lnhicted pain continued for
many months. is worth telling. The
convict was most determined and re-
sourceful In his Efforts az malingerlng.
lie began by running a piece Of copper
wirc into his knee. by which he nearly
lost his leg. lie then produced a num-
Der OF sores round the knee joint and
kept up a great degree Of swelling and
Inflammation by means OF rag and
thread pushed into the wounds. Upon
the discovery Of this he took 10 intro
duclng lime below the skin. On an
other occasion a bandase was found
hrml' bound round the mans thigh.
the .eyult being In medical phrase
ol0gy, extensive swelling and liyidity
Of the thigh" The doctor ordered his
limb TO be enyeloped with a large piece
Of gutta-percha 80 as to checkmate the
prisoners malpractIcCs The latter,
however. by means OF strip OF sheet
Ing and the skewer to which part OF
hls dinner was attached formed a
tourniquct and by II compressed his
leg so much during the night as TO
quite neuiraliIe the medical treatment
Il had received during the day. The
imposturc was at length detected by
| an order Of the doctor to expose tho
limb outside the bedclothes 10 the view
Of the officer by day aud night and
from that hour progress was toward
complete recovery Chambers Jour
nal.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23
Times Cure

We were talking to a man who lately
had a very great and soul-smitlng grief.
tie declared that be never would get
over u. that he couldn't; that death
had come To his household and shown
him that life was not worth living. for
directly his affections were eentered
on any special objects those objects
we're removed and the void left thereby
never could be flled he knew that
others got over such grIefs. but no
would prove the exception. lie could
not get over Il and he believed Il, but
as We listened We recognized the fall
lacy OF his sentiments. for have We
not buried mother, father, baby, friend
all :akon when most they were loved
and needcd-yct to-day the sun shines
brightly Tor u.s. the sky seems blue and
laughter comes spontaneously TO our
lips? We have not forgotten those
loved ones who have gone. We think
Of them with sweet though misty rec
objection OF their personal relationship
to MS. The poignant grief at their loss
Is gone, time has dulled it-a blessed
provision Of nature, for were u not 30
We never could go on working out our
plan Of life deadened by a weight OF
woes that only those who have lost
dear ones can know Philadelphia
/ Times.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23

In which the study OF music was IN
eluded. Recognizing the fact thal sue
was endowed with good voice sue
was committed TO the care OF some OF
the best vocal instructors In that ,i'y'
notable among whom was Nine. Pap
penhelm. under whose care sn' re-
NAMED one year. after which time sac
further studied under Nine. Murio
Celll Upon the death Of her mother
Miss Rawlston was forced TO adopt
concert singing az n vocation which she
successfully pursued for nearly year
Al that time there was offered for COM
petition a free scholarship In Mrs.
rhurbor's National Conservatory OF
Music and OF more than three hundred
competitors Miss Rawlston was one OF
the three who had the honor 10 pass.
She thereby secured the services OF
some Of the best professors OF music tn
New York. and. having continued TN
der their instruction for one year. she
thus completed her musical education
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23


However much one may admire Tho
air 81 substantially AMI tho honest
workmanship in oil houses, there -
one feature OF these buildings that
cannot comein for praise. The wood
work may be solid. artistic and rich with
the envied hue that comes with age.
but the floors arc invariably out OF
keeping, offtimes offensive 10 the eye
Of any lover Of harmony aud correct
taste. They are made OF matched
pine boar,ls. eight or ten inches VIDE
aud the shrinkago has left vide cracks
that have filed mp with crusted hlth:
Tho surface OF the boards has checked
and the grain has risen IN splintors to
catch the unvary foot Many OF tho
planks have warped out OF shape and
others are 20 loose that every football
IL accompanied by dismal ereAking'
Excellent artisans and honest work
men "a were our ioreiathors, they
could have learned much from this
careless and commercial generation OF
the science Of floor laying No othor
part OF the house received such con.
slant aud severe usa as the floors aud
90 il is the veriest truism 10 say that
10 none should more care aud atlen-
ton be given. We have ceased alto
gelher 70 use tho matched boards ct
extra width for flooring, except IN the
very cheapest Of houses aud tho IN
crease IA expense that comes from the
use Of narrow boards is so inconsider.
able that 1t should cut no figure with
the man who is building q house Tor
himself. Most people end Il the part OF
genuine economy 10 uso the very
narrow strips OF Georgia pine. but II
this must be put aside for the cheaper
woods, the strips shonld never exceed
three inches 10 width. With prices
for material and labor as reasonable
"a they are present, there are few who
cannot afford ~ luxury OF q liner
door 10 a few OF the rooms
The constant growing popularity oil
rugs and art squares for the dining
room and library has made hardwood
iloors almo.t necessity Tor these two
apartments at least. IL is true thai
the ordinary matched piuo floor may
ho stained aud Ehellaekel With GOOD
eject, but there is never the saiis'ao
tion that comes from a floor that i
meant 10 be seen.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23

room. Al interior woodwork grain
hlle ami flushed with hard oil var
Nib.
Colors: An clapboards, medium
green. Smuggling ON walls OF sesond
story aud gables, oiled. Roof shin.
giles, stained rcl. Trim. including
water table. corner boards, castings,
cornices, bands, veranda columns. rail.
etc, dark bottle green. Sashes,
white. Veranda floor, dark brown.
Noranda coiling. oiled.
Accommodations: Tho principal
rooms aud their sEos closets, etc,
are shown by tho floor plans Cellar
under whole house. Attic il noored
for storage purposes. Open fireplace
ia sitting-room. Portable range, sink
and boiler in kitchen. Bath room in
second story. Linen closet in second
story hall. Two sol tubs in kitchen.
Sliding door connects hall and parlor.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23

Chairman OF Committee on Farmers
Iuhllee-wc want a balloonIst that
can 20 right through the clouds.
Acronaut-W Well, / guess can satisfy
YOU. Why. look here! A 10, Of Kansas
farmers have been having bad luck
with their wheat crops and | have
taken the contract 90 go mp this sum
MGR and rcauangc the signs Of the
zodiac Tor them. Two got a chunk of
concentrated sunlight that ! brought
down from Just southwest OF the big
dipper that ia like TO show yol. Bet
the last time went up ] had my
strangcst experience.
what was co. Lasso a comet?'
NO. You see I got somewhat tam
sled up among the oowpa,hs in the
milky way. and when ! finally found
out which way the earth Was Il had
revolvod about half way around. and
had 20 just hook my parachute In my
zenith and hang there am old New Jcr
soy rolled ln sight again. Truth.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23
PERSPECTIVE VIEW.

Expensive marqaetry iloors, boauti-
fnl in thomselycs, are not required.
There are few moro satisfactory aud
attractive loorn than those that are
we'll laid in thoroughly seasoned
maple. These are reasonable as 10
iirst cost, and they are readily kept ia
good condition. Ono advantage they
have over the beautiful oak floors IS
that they do not become 70 CLASSY
smooth. They do not require such u
high polish as tho oak, and eonse.
quehliy have less OF menace lor fragile
i.opo'. II is 10y no means necessary
iur the best effects that ioors of thus
kind, IA one wood. be laid IN claho.
rate pattern. Ono or two strips
around the edge OF The room ior a
border, and The rest laid "hias" las
the women have iD, is a job that any
ordinary carpenter can manage. OF
course, there arc those who domAnd
ihe foil mRrquelry floor, with costly
hard Goods laid in complicated
gcomctrical patterns But this forms
Rn entirely separate branch OF wood
finishing.
Ii must be said in oil oanlor tia.
many costly floors OF this description
are IA offence 10 true aesthetic taste
and rObs imposing rooms Of much OF
their beauty. This Is no fault OF tho
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23

called the Tranaatlal ltlOucs. She mado
on engagement WIN him to return 20
America. and at h suggestion learned
TO ride the VELOCITY ede and the old high
wheel bicycle. which was just coming
into use. and az an expert rider Of
these Adelaide scarscz was enc OF the
first. II not the first woman 10 ride
wheel upon the stare IN this country.
In these days OF general feminine hi-
cycling this Is worth recording. Il
was on her second voyage to THIS eoun-
try that Miss Scarsez for the FIRST time
met Alexander Hermann. who was
fellow passenger shlpboard Is a pro
verbally good place for engendering
tender passions. and Hermann and
Miss Scarscz proved mutually attrac-
tive. Two months after their landing
In America they were married, and
their remarkably happy life since then
Is one Of the instances often used to
rofute the reckless ISLANDERS OF people
who assert that theatrical marriages
are seldom as blessed as they should
Nfs WIN ufI uNaAuNN hNfAatN' 49,
mann has played not only In nearly
every city OF over ten thousand In
habltants In the United States. but In
all the important cities Of France, Bel
[ gium. Russia. Spain. Brazil, the Argen-
tine Republic. Central America. Mex
leo and Cuba. In the last named she
| nrst introduced the "Eorpeniine' at tho
palret Theater. and fairly set the ex-
cited Cubans wild. Their theaiers are
generally very badly lighted, and the
display OF light and color was to them
revelation The way in which Mrs
Hermann came 20 do the "serpen'
tine" Is somewhat remarkable. About
three years ago the llerrmanns were
under engagement to play with Mr.
Hammcrstcini In Harlem. lie also had
contract with Loie Fuller to appear al
an early date. and being unable e
Gnd a suitable entertainment In which
to put her. he proposed TO Mr.. Herr
mann to anticipate his date and le
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23

Porliere opening between parlor and
library. Large sized veranda with
balcony above.
Cos.; $1,000. not ineluding manlols,
range or heater. Tho estimate is
based on New York prices for mater.
ials and labor. In many sections OF
the country the cost should be less.
Feasible Notifications General Ill.
mansions, materials aud colors may DO
changed. Cellar may be reduced In
size or wholly omitted. Fireplace aud
part or oil OF plumbing may be omit.
ted. Attic may DO finished for two
rooms Sliding doors may be rnlIo'
iucod between parlor and library.
The COOPERATIVE Building Plan As
ISOLATION. New York.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23
hi. nlsr..l nne Alrn,. eel. An,

We'll" said the whale I'm not
much OF a hand al fishing mover ala
do much In that linc-but once down
by Nineych / pulled a prophet clear
out OF the water His whisEers were
AZ least two feet"
The sea serpent interrupted him. II
suppose. OF course. you preserved q
photograph" he snocrcd sarcastlcally,
mo" stammered the whale IN some
confusion TO tell the truth. he-ho
got away. You see"
A storm Of glbes drowned his ox
PLANTATION.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23

Miss Fuller do her dance 81 one Of the
iutcrmiss.ous This WIS arranged. and
Miss Fuller proved so successful that
Herman offered her an engagement for
tho remainder OF the season. She, how
over. was Obliged 90 return 10 Paris.
and thorupon Mrs Hermann told her
husband that che could do the dance.
lie was at first inclined TO be- rather
n,rgdulous. os che had not danced for
thirteen years, but In little moro
than two weeks Mrs. Hermann was
giving the dance. and for three seasons
has continued TO do 80. To how great
perfection she has brought It all
who have witnessed d during the recent
remarkably successful engagement 40
ralmUr's Thcater IN New York City,
can omphauuly testify Mrs. Herr
maln las the advantage OF being an
exquisite dancer and Is. therefore,
able 20 impair, 20 the exhibition much
case and grace o. movement
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23
The baseball Jarson.

spike Brady, who was we'll
known baseball player In the Missls.
sinpi valley few years ago. once at
tended church In Dubuque. Iowa. with
his club, which went on special inyi-
tation. The preacher made a special
effort. that consumed much time,
Spike" was asked what he thought
OF the preacher. "llo got round 10
third all right. but, say. he was an Ice
wagon IN getting home" the ball
player answered.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23
nlnmnnh. In ar.nlr. Cn,,.r.

One OF the greatest inventions ever
added 20 the granite business Is being
given a test In Montpelier w. The
machine Is Tor saving granite and II IL
proves satisfactory win go down In
history with tho cotton gin, The ma
chine contains $1,000 worth Of dia-
monds. and the total construction costs
In the nclrhhorhood OF $4,000.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23
Tho rars,., kitchen In tn. world.

The largest kltchcn In the world Is
In the great Partisan store, the Bon
Marche The llniest thing there IN the
kettle line holds 100 quarts The largest
one holds 500 Each Of the htly roast
ing pans Is biz enough Tor 900 cut-
let's. Every dlsh for baking potatoes
holds 92j pounds. when omelets are
on the bin OF fare $4,000 eggs are used
at once. For cooking alone. sixty
cooks and loo assistants are always AZ
the ranges.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23
To do Away with nam.

William J. Benning OF boone. Ia,
has patented conirlvance by which
he says the current OF streams can be
utilized without damming lie uses a
series OF undershot wheels and devel-
ops the full force Of the stream. which
power no can turn into electrical
power.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23

on, In Polk county. Nob.. and IN
come OF the adiolnlng counties thci
have a queer lot 81 wells. They are
called "tldo wells" hecause Of pc
callar habit their waters nave q enn
Ing and flowing iAss as u they vert
connected with great underground
otsaa. roik county alone has between
leelse aaa twenty ol these Qatsf rear
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23

and was fitted for the stage. She then
secured position no the Casino. that
city. where for O time she sang minor
roles. until by diut OF hard work she
became principal uudorsUly oad sang
iha mCzzl. soprano ro.,t she tcNt
Joined John T. Kelly aUd Gus WIZ
.ams' "U and H. company il walsh she
played the soubretie part. She next as
umtl q boys part IN "TEe Hustler
In which she met with much rucccs1.
uprmr tse past season she played tho
part OF the 2Glu IN the bnrl,slu'
"Thrilby." after which she Joined
Ricc's liee' company She is at pres
mt upon thc vaudeville stage. where
lcr rcryices are IN active demand, ana
where her changes from feminine 20
masculine attire done with marvellous
Irap.dity. have added much to the tamc
she has won by her singing Miss l'awl-
ston has recently had all OF her songs
/ translated into German. and intends Tor
Ia time TO appear upon the German
stage. She Is likewise proficient in
| the French Language. and is also a iiac
pianist Tie results OF her early cduca-
Iuonal advantages. and she is now add
INK banjo playing to the list of her ace
,omplIshmCntA She has au Intelligent
| aud expressive face tha, o. very at
tractiye. and this. added 10 the cA-
coloncc OF her voeal caorta. has made
her a strong layori,c. and has resulted
Tn rapid adyanccm 90 in her pro-
f. gcesIon. and On the creation OF q steady
competitive demand for her services.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23

5gflrg his days al Columbia College
w,ll cooperate with his wife on tho
resumption OF her theatrical career
Nrs. kayuo Is now in London, where,
a has been said. she Is seeking an en-
.agcmcnt In strand opera at the Covent
Garden Thcaier. The real purpose Of
her Journey abroad / am told, Is TO
uGCayor 20 secure the American righia
fer The Ccisha." the oporctta that has
made such hl, az Daly'a London
3 heater. with Mario Tempest as tho
japanese grlgctte. According 20 all
accounts. though, Rudolph Aronson
has lccn lucky enough 10 get this sue
coca fer New York. aud Il Mira kayno
vents any part IN lhe American pro-
.cct.on che VIII have 70 negotiate with
Arcason. should think Il more likely,
however. that he would east his (Aron-
rCn'sl vile In the title role. unless q
Ne thai her amhl,iona IN the direction
~ Giaai opera forbid her accepting a
part lishi enough musically 10 admit
'oi ? sasieiaclory performances by lltila
cmpcsi
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23

rinsr floor.
system, Int u the result of errors of
judgment in tho contrasting OF the
woods and the selection OF patterns
saeh offences 10 the eye we're more
frequently noted in the day when
blaol, walnut. tho ugliest Of all wooia
used ia cabinet work, was Ia general
use. Ia no marquetry floor should
there be any marked contras. in tho
color Of the woods used, aud all should
closely harmonic We may forgive
violent contrasts in tiles Whom tho
marbles are Of solid color aud are laid
only IN squares and diamonds, but
not In wood nooTs, where the pattern
aust be more or less open.
Tho accuml,l ,iug ursign has tho
floors in library aad dlning-Toom laid
IN maple.
asnnerA ninensions, Width.
.HoaEh liuHstT AL kitchen, % q. 10
ia depth, a1,n G ina, including
veranda
Heights Of Storicss Cellar. Z Il. iirss
alofy, Il. In. second story, On
Exterior Materials. Foundation.
stone, hr.l story. claphoards. SECOND
.lorg, gables AMI roo. ahlngleh
Interior Finish Two coat plaster.
hard white hpiph. Mapla Eppd aoor'
r. Twin thronrhoui G. pine
s.ssrc.rc. 81 l;aibFso.h and kilch
s. rnInmolsd. ChalrFfl N dlninS
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23
THEATRICAL GOSSIP.
CURRENT SAYINGS AND DoINos
IN STAoELAND.
Miss Zeina Rawiston's Career on The
stAgs-Mme. Hermann and the -
psntine Dance"-Atiaile Claire 10 RE-
turn 90 the stage

ISIS Zelma Rawl-
ston. the pretty
young actress who
is just now the re-
ciplent OF much
praise. was h1-a in
New York City In
1873 During he
lifetime OF her
parents she enjoyed
the privilege Of an
excellent education
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23
CASTLE is HAUNTED.
sPooKs coNoREoATE AT a
YOUNG woMAN'S SCHOOL
Chest stories Non iisinE Told 70 Witch
q yeu-Known Tarrytown Institntlon
&. n.plcuous PhAntoms Are At
trarted 90 Pupils.

HE building known
as "rhe Castle"
situated on the
high land east OF
Tarrytown. Is one
OF the most pictur-
esque places along
the Hudson. relates
the New York Tri-
hume. II was built
by Dr. lIerrick. OF
patent medicine
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-23

We mus, reap as We SOW. u We VIC.
late natural law We must nunFT
We violate Gods law we will - pun
lsheo. he Is a God az iutllee ~
such he musl punish the - rs-Hst'
Df. Bachman. -