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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18
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q. 4. Caylor In New York Herald: u
believe that sensational deal will b;
made at the league meeting. which will
concern 81. Louis The transfer Of
Breltenstein TO Cincinnati suggests
something Of the kind. Won der Ahe'i
baseball business was poor enough lasl
year. but Drelionsteln was the one Pill.
lar which held the club mp and saved Il
from absolute ruin. The present st.
Louis team without DTe!tensteln would
be a big money loser No one knows Il
better than Won der Aho. No one
knows better than he that a moder.
ately strong team under popular man.
agement would be a fortune maker In
81. Louis, which. under encouragement
Is one Of the best baseball cities In the
Union. Il Is beyond Won der Ahe'i
power TO put such team into 81
Louis. The belief Is general. therefore
that some plan has been hit upon tC
let outside capital In. and with the for
olsn Interest will come good players.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

81. Louis, the only remaining club in
the league circuit. Is represented by the
most unique character OF all the mag
nates-tho only Chris Won der Abe.
The lat,or was an obscure German IN
st. Louis until he became the hacker Of
q local team called the Browns. The
latter went into the American assocla-
ton, which became a fourlshlng organ.
ization. The Browns were soon rs
leading club and became one OF the
strongest teams ever known. They
were scattered. however, and the Amer
lean association was asslmllaied by the
league. Voa der Abe with Il. In the
association councils Won dor Abe had
been a big factor, but he has little to
say In the league. He generally starts
Tor tho meeting loaded Tor bear" but
tho nearer he gets there the smaller
grow his grievances. Won der Abe Ia q
decided Touton In conversation and ap-
pearahoe. and the numerous stories told
Of him cannot DO numbered.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

lie ground his teeth. Usually a joc.
und and gay sort OF man. to-day he
seemed 10 be iolller thgn ever There
was merry smile upon his face and
ever and anon he whlstlod In a low
tone the airs from the latos, popular
opera. None OF them has been very
popular lately but he was easily
pleased He ground his teeth. Near
him sat a man with head thrown back
as II lnhallng the freshness Of tho
morning air or something like that
The face Of that man wore look Of
concentrated agony, though ne had
hroathod the spirit Of laughter. But
the first man thought OF the good
money he was making and ground his
teeth. Then he smiled happily and
shook the other by the shoulder,
Nov" he remarked, I'm put the gold
cap on tomorrow at the same hour and
you can 60 away till then. Hurt YOU
any," The man whose teeth had been
ground gave vent TO a savage oxpletlve.
Hurt me anyg' no repeated. with A
snarl why the deuce didn't you give
me more laughing gas7" But the den.
list pooketod the IS and only smiled
inscrutahly.-Ne York World.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

They We're Cougars. aud the Man with
Them Wa. Anything but HAPPY.

a"fa WV N"1NAAHt AtAA NNN mAN WIN
Them Was Anything but Happy.
A. J. Johnson. OF Portland. a we'll
known forestry collector. while on his
way hack from a visit Of inspection
with II. $. Graves, OF New York. ono
OF the unlted States Forestry Commits
sion's experts, TO the Blue Mountains,
IN eastern Oregon, had an experience
with two cougars at Moaoham that he
is not likely to forget for some time. iIo
had stopped over AZ Grandma Nun.
ras. and, In the afternoon. went on a
botanical excursion into the neighbor-
ing hills. On his return he selected
the railroad track. which wound along
the bottom Of the gully. as a preferable
route. The track was paralleled BY a
stream for a good way, and Mr.. John-'
son was making his way along this sec
ton. swinging a-ssek fun Of roots, and
thinking OF various things. when no
was startled to notice that he had COM
panlons-two big cougars walking q
few feet ahead Of him In theD(a Of ths
stream. One OF them was lamr~5 3D.
ably the result OF some trouble with a
trap and he and his mate trotted along
slowly. They had noticed Mr.. john
son. and apparently were aware OF tho
fact that he had noticed them, for
every little while they would swish
their tails In a playful way over tho
surface Of the water and throw a back
ward glance Of the eve AZ the lonely
pedestrian on tho railroad track that
suggested unpleasant things to him. Il
was not exactly a very comfortable sit
uatlon for an unarmed man TO be In.
with two great tawny cats walking
along at his side. lie wanted very
much to turn around and 20 back and
look for more roO,s. but he did not
exactly like TO do 80 for fear his ac-
ton might be misunderstood by his
companions and cause them 10 take
more interest In his person than they
were then doing. The fact that they
seemed anything but plump was not
reassuring During the quarter Of a
mile that the forestry collector and
the cougars were in such close compan-
lonship the cougars seemed to be en-
joying their walk. and Mr.. Johnson
was wishing that II was the came with
him. Finally 10 his relief. they broke
on up tho hillside AZ a swinging trot,
stopping every now and thon 20 take
a look at the unsoclable man back on
the track. who was now vigorously
shaking his bagful OF roots at them
Morning Orcsonian.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Dale Gear. the Kansas boy who has
been playing as pitcher for the ClevO
land league baseball team. has returned
to Kansas university. where he has
been taking course In the law school
and will continue his work. Young Gear
carried his studloa as much "a he could
while playing baseball. and Il ls his IN.
teniion TO finish his work at school a.
quickly as possible.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Tho Lyceum rheater Stock Company.
under the management OF Mr.. Daniel
Frohman, Is now on tour. but the lat.
ter part Of the month Mr.. Frohman
viii bring his players to New York
and produce new English drama. Miss
Isabel Irving and MIR. James K. Hae.
kcti continue In the leading parts. Mr..
Felix Morris. an admirable character
comedian, who used 20 be with Roslna
Nokos and later starred independently.
has been engaged to replace Mr.. lie
Moync. who has enlisted under tho
tanner OF Charles Frohman.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Il win admit that he IL dressed to
kin ---'
Il was the old hen turkey who spoke
these words In her efforts to console
her progeny, who we're crying with
envy at beholdlng the gay plumago Of
the peacock.
"--Bnt In a few days. my children.
wen all be killed to dress"
With a low chuckle the listening
acphyr frisked for an instant around
tie corner OF the barn, and then scam
perod away 10 shake the yellow pollen
IRON The ragweeds.-up-to-Date.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

THE Mum the new comedy
which Robert Eilllard IL presenting
this season. seems 10 have made a sue
cess. The play Is Eaid 70 be a depart
IRE from the conventional, and Mr..
billiards role Is that OF a revivincd
mummy. He Is probably a very lively
one. for the plays and parts that no
chooses for his Use are never slow or
lacking IN fun. "Lost-Twenty-four
Hours" which he produced last season.
was n rafting comedy and a good one.
Il is in "Bluc Jeans" and mfr. Barnes
OF New York" that the public remem-
bers him best. but he has enacted a
long line Of parts. In special produe-
tons, touring companies and a. a star
Mr.. HIilllard is decidedly handsome,
and what IL more he is n good actor
His work Is manly, energetic, and
pleasing. but he IL without the least
professional vanity. and always has a
word OF praise for his fellow players.
II is this generosity and nevcr-failing
good humor that have made Bob" I'LL.
Hard n man Of many friends
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18


The Boston triumyirate. composed OF
Messrs. soden. Conant and Billings, Is
an interesting delegation. Very quiet
and transformations. they are none the
less powerful In influence In the big
league. They. too. have worked along
tremendously for many years, and BOs.
ton is one OF the best conducted and
most successful clubs. President Ar.
thur II. SOden, being the oldest OF the
magnates, presIdes at all the league
meetings, Mr. Young there acting In
his capacity as secretary. Mr.. Soden
Is one Of the most respected and ablest
men In the league. lie is regarded as
one OF It's "old standbys"-indoed.
proved himself such during the ordeal
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

rule that no halls should be allowed In
he theater-no, simply large hats tior
woman with her usual consistency
would don a caytwhcel loaded with
plumes and insist With her most charm
Ing smile that her hat was only OF
medium sizel. but that every hat
should be removed. and those women
who were so dis ourteous 90 10 obsttuct
the view OF others should be waited
afon by q committee for that purpose
and requested either to remove their
hats or leave the thcator As the aver
age woman deteEis scene" sac would
speedily complyi everybody would
command a good Wow Of the stage. the
men would 10 happy, and the ladies'.
bareheaicl, would be loyelicr than
ever.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Mrs. Chiiohat lcallcr)--why. my dear
ars' starvem, what Is the matter? You
looked distressed. Mrs. starvem
tooardins-houre landlady)-Oh. the
nwiulest thing has happened You re-
member Mr. crlggs, who used TO board
here at 50 a week and was such a CON-
fort 10 meg Mrs, Chltchat-Ycs. You
said he had scarcely any tccth left and
could hardly eat thing-dIdnt cost
any more to keep than a kitten. Mira.
Starvem-That's tho one. oh. he's q
villain. He camo back yesterday and
LOT him have board for only IS week
and now l ind he's got a now cot Of
false tooth and eals Ike q horse. --Neg
York weekly,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18
Nethersole In "aIy Lady Virtue. $

Miss Olga Nethersole began hor
American season In Boston o few
weeks ago, presenting Mr.. II. V. Es-
mond's new play my Lady Virtue"
When she comes 10 New York later
she will probably make her chief pro-
duction Mr. Joseph Hatton's when
Greek Meets Greek" Miss Nethersolo
"a an actr-ai Of great natural talent
and superabundani animal spirits Her
Carmen last season was wonderfully
picturesque and dramatic performance.
and her Camille was the very acme Of
paihos.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18


Naturally Il Is a matter IN which every
sheater-gcer must take a great interest.
and the wave Of reform that Is sweep
ing over our audiences Is very crafty
ing. Ladies' are beginning to remove
heir hats or wear small bonnets. but
even an algrette. a bow Of ribbon or q
standing flower will render uncom-
Portable the person who has the mis-
fortune TO sit behind II. especially when
The woarer will bob her head around
In that familiar. tantallzlng manner.
The managers are IN hearty sympathy
with the new movement. and have
promised TO provide accommodations
Tor the checking OF hats in the ladies'
parlors This will scarcely end favor
though. for It will entail 50 much delay
n the close OF the performance In and
Ing the hat again. Still moro imprac-
Heal II the idea Of having hat boxes IN
der the seats for thcro ls not q single
theatcr In New York City land Il 70
scarcely likely that there Is elsewhere)
with space enough 10 admit Of plae-
Ing a hat box underneath the orchestra
chairs Some one has suggested that o.
sign be posted In the lobby request
lng young ladies" 10 remove tioir
hats. With this appeal perhaps every
woman would enter the thca.er bare
headed. Managers could easily make a
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18
4 vIRruE woMAN lAoKs.
Puneiuanty Il the rink OF Perfesilen.
80 some Men say.


80 some Men say.
Among other virtues a woman should
endeavos to cultivate that OF punctunl-
ity, says the Galveston Tribune Nay.
she ought often 10 take more pains
about fostering this good quality than
about many others. not because Il Ia Of
itself more highly 10 be esteemed but
because most women are 80 lamentably
wanting In Il. The prompt and pune
tual woman Is a sort OF pleasing.
though strange. phenomenon to her
men friends. and she 10 sure TO gain
their appreciation for her most unusual
quality, Il is standing Joke with
men that women are never exactly
pnnctual in the fulhllment OF any en-
gagcment they may make. Thus. when
a girl arranges with her brother TO 90
out riding with him a, o'clock he
generally quietly orders his horses TO
be brought round at 1870. feeling sure
that otherwise he and the groom would
be kept waiting about for an hour.
greatly 10 the hindrance OF their differ
en-; occupations A man may laugh at
woman who keeps him waiting when
ever she has made an engagement With
him. but he does not like II any better
than We like being kept waiting on
those comparatively rare occasions
when our men folks turn the tables on
us. Busy men are generally the most
punctual, for they realize the truth Of
the old adage time Is money" and
therefore are careful neither TO waste
It for themselves nor cause other peo-
pie to do so. The want OF punctual-
ity In a business man Is perhaps more
noticeable fault than In a woman
living at home, but oven IN her Il "a
very serious defect Il "a perfectly
easy. too. TO remedy I, II only you viii
set your mind to do so. You perhaps
have a way Of always being a little
late for meals-is Il not due 70 your
allowing yourself rather too little time
TO get ready for them? There Is no
reason. then. why you should not start
your preparations a little earlier. You
IRE quite right 10 like TO mako yourself
fresh and dainty before sitting down
TO a meal. so dent put yourself In the
wrong by not doing this az tho right
time.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Cod knows me better than know
myself he knows NY weakness
what can DO and cannot do. So
desire to be led, 10 follow him. and
am quito sure that lie viii thus enable
me 10 do a great deal more Ia ways
which seems 10 me almost a waste IN
life. advancing his cause, than could
IN any other way. lam sure OF that.
Norman Macleod.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

The prince Of Wales Is not averse Ia
having a little .ln over his augus,
mothers propensity for giving away
India shawls Al the recent Henley
regatta he had his attention drawn 10
an elderly lady, who. tho princes friend
said. bore striking resemblance to
the queen and mlght be her majesty
incognlio, as the prince lovoled his
field glass on her she rose and. taklne
the shawl on which she had been sit.
tins, threw Il around the shoulders Of
The young girl who was with her. III
Is undoubtedly the queen" the prince
replied, quietly; she has betrayed
aorself' She has just presented one Of
ioF India ahawls "-Exchang
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

headed by Stuart Robson and william
II. Crane. first with one and then with
the other She made a good impress.
sion In "rhe Fatal Card" when that
lurli play was presented at Palmerl
Theater a season or two ago and af.
forwards In one or two melodramas At
the American Theator. She Is now IN
william Gillctte's company. playing
IN Secret Service" at the Garriek
Theator.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Tho villain was folled At last.
~lt-waa worss by Ear than the drama.
fist intended or the audience suspected.
Just at the moment when his power
seemed unassailablo; when he was in a
position TO taunt the heroine with un.
kind remarks about a lover. his face
blanched and his step became un-
steady. His discontinue was eom.
plote.
An envious rival had sewed Mp tho
pockets OF his trousers. 80 that he
could not put hla thumbs into them
when be staggered.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Flowey Flslds-wors weary doln'
over deref
Bowery slaggCrs-Tryin' ter make
oal he's rospeclnblo He's ies' bcgged
dime. an he's lossln' Il up ter sec
uoddcr he shall SIC a drink er a shave.
Heade be wits a drink; tails be dent
~ : shtfe --1odse
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

7, viii interest democratic Americans
TO know that Il is siill MIR" Horny
Irving on the play bills at the Lyecuni
theatcr. aud viii probably always be 30.
Justin Huntly McCar,hy'E new play
for the London Royalty 10 an adapta.
ton q Feydeou's "Sysiemo Rlbard.cr. ("
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Miss Ellen Terry Is about the only
prominent English player who has
ever offered encouragement or patron
age Of an American author. When
sic was here a year ago che purchased
ono-act play from Mt Russ whytal.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

and nov the announcement Is made
that western writer has sold to the
famous actress another curtain raiser.
40 the title Of this latest purchase "a
"a Champagne Coli" we may no, be
amlss In supposins q to be a comedy
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

BrowE-li the English should ever
attempt to abolish the House Of lords
II may lead 10 serious trouble with the
United States.
smlth-How?
Brown-why. II might be our duty
10 send a few cruisers over there lto
protect the interests Of American oltl-
Gems who have invested their money In
hat insiitution.-Puck.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18
Thoughtful for children

Jlmmy-rd like to be a doctor when
grow up.
Tommy-what fort
Jimmy-So's when follers' mothers
brought 'em to me I could say to keep
'em homo from school a week or two
Puck.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

English olerFymen IN poor parishes
have to turn their hands 10 all kinds Of
work. A Sunderland Vicar who acted
also rs dentist for his practitioners
hauled out 3 ooo teeth during a long
ministry.
In Italy thcre are more theaters IN
proportion "a population than IN any
other couniryk
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Miss Amy Ddsby has attained a good
position on the stage Partly BY acting
prc,tily, but more by looking pretty.
She comes from Rochester. a few years
ago che was playing In the eompanleg
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Moscley Wraggs-"Do you think rs
so that every man has iron In his
bl0od?"
Iuniold Nuti-"Courso lis"
Moseley Wraggs-"Thon Il must be
scrap iron that sharkoy has In his
blood"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

~while We were In the country We
went to the theator. The play was The
Robbers. and Il was 80 naturally given
that when We came out ny wife missed
her braceletr'-Fllcgendo nlaiscr.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

First wos,erner-Petei Is down with
lung trouble again.
Second westerner-what's the mat.
ter with his lunesl
First Westornor-Ho's got a bullet
In one OF 'am.-Puck.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Mrs. Neyly-"Now. you need not
blame the turkey for your awkward
ness; Mr.. Rounsteak told me. when I
bought Il. that II couldn't be ap-
preached In quality and -"
Mr.. Newly (buHily preparing for an
other encounter)-'1 believe you. my
dear-the bird seems 10 resent my APP
proaches even IN death. "-up-to-Date.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

FTEN IN the public
eye the men who
run baseball are
not really as well
known as the play
ers whom they hire.
release and ex-
change. Not 90
much Is heard Of
their characters
ties nor OF thell
looks and actions
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Five new buildings are 10 be orccls,,
at the University Of Virginia. 10 re-.
place the ones burned.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

The great thing IN this Wogld Ia not
70 much where we are. but IN what d.
rscllon w az moving.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

Robinson = Wealthy Enihusiast.
In Frank DO Haas Robson the Glove
land club hnn man who comes near
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18
The NATIONAL GAME.
SAYINGS AND DoINos IN THE
BASEBALL ARENA.

some Of the Men who own sad Opcr-
ate the Dlg League ciubs-Iioatoa't
Famous Trinmylrate - Clsveland's
Popular OWncr-Go Gossip OF the Diamond
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

~ NNl All Nag
In the department shop;
The foorwalker was naught to her
Nor exc the bloomer COP.
Each unconsidercd trihe that
She found she slowed away
Twas here nchu. there a spat,
Anon n musk sachet
And naught she'd reck Of yellow gold,
Nor yet Of silver white.
A on six collars she'd lay hold
And stun them out OF sight
At last she grew 30 reckless she
Would give shop-llftlng bees.
And say: Come lit a while with me
For on. strive to pleasel'
At last pettlcoated sleuth
Who'd from Chicago came.
Put her foot down on Bertha Brown
And stopped her little camel
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18
THE J0KER'S CORNER.
WIT. HuMoR AND SATIRE OHIO
iNAL AND SELECTED.

Kisplonanla IN high Life. or the Mis-
adventures Of sllss nertha IlroTn-
A Logical concluslon-A Fowl Attack
--~up-to-Date'' Jokes.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18
THEATRICAL LETTER.
NOTES AND COMMENTS ABOUT
CURRENT EVENTS.
The Theater HAT hone Of Contenlion
In New York-0nleites New War Play
Secret Service" Il Success other
clay ard Taik About Players

lie question OF the
thoater that
Il m e. honored
theme for jokes. the
instrument OF so
much misery and
the inception OF 80
much profanity
has been revived In
New York and Is
now attracting con-
siderable attention.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

ing a hero OF a spy is a nea one Coz
the stage, though Cooper's novel %.
piets Harvey Birch as such. Ca-iS
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

agreed with him. Il was only another
Illustration OF the fact that there q,
something moro than business In has.
ball.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-18

HE lady fair rho
crlmped her
hair.
And buckled on
her bands.
SHd pockets deep
she donncd 70
keep
The labor OF her
hands:
For she had vowed
10 toll an day