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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19

With his wife but had occasional yla-
as from son. who was IN business
IN Chicago Something over year
ago the wife died. thus breaking up
the home. since which time two fami-
lies have occu, cl the house. Both
report hcar!ng strange. unusual noises
ln various rooms 90 uisht but inyari.
ably failed, Ip3n close investigation,
10 determine their origin. Many OF
these sounds are compared 90 che noise
made hy pouud.ng a railroad DE With
q steel spike on Fo.ur to Che room
from witch they apparently originate
ihey are quickly heard u some other
n.r, of abe huIliIre They ore hove
ovrr OF longest duration and m1ai
fraorcnt when ST. Curhman visits the
rlrco Various ho1r.-. 1re advanced.
Inc one most commonly believed Dee
Irr thnt there ls como tr.rh0ry about
lhr matter. Further myoa,IEatiou pil
ho made.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19

The practice OF a woman changing
her name on marriage originated from
o. Roman custom. and came into use
after he Roman occupation. says o.
writer in "Thc Commercial Tribune"
Thus. Julia and OciaVIa. married TO
pompey and Cicero. were called By The
Romans jllia 81 pompey, ociavia OF
Cicero. and ln later times women in
most European countries signed their
names in tho came way. but omitted
DE "of' on the other hand. at the be-
ginning o. the 1evcntconth century. the
usage seems doubtful. since We hud
Catherine Barr so signing herself after
she had twice married. and We always
hear OF Lady Jane Grey mot Dudley,
Arubclla stuart mot seymour. &C.
Some persons think that The custom
originated from the sorlptural teach
irr that husband and wife are one.
/ This was the rule Of law 40 Oar back as
/ uact0u. and @ was decided 10 the case
OF Won Vs. Smith. IN the rclgn % Eliza
beth that a woman hy marriage loses
her former name and legally receives
/ tho name % her husband The custom.
/ however. o. uo1 universal In Spain
and Portugal married women DO not
/ take the names OF their husbands. bat
continue Co De known by their oun.
I ln many nartH 90 The United Sfafra 4
woman never relinqulshel her maiden
name. and o. called by 90 as often as By
that % her husband Even ln the rural
. parts % England ono often hnds a mar.
rled woman called by her maiden name
and To- couutry districts DO Scotland q
. De- s0metiaos found that both names arr
used. Do many parts ol France and
Belgium the husbands and ulfea
names are used together when either
% them Is mentioned.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19

Tho mystery surrounding the death
OF pretty Agnes White Of New York
city remains unsolved. The coroners
jury were obliged 20 render an open
verdict With a husband who had
brought suit for divorce against her;
two rival lovers. and a charge Of lar
ceny hanging over her. motives for
either murder or suicide might be har-
bored. while the circumstances sur.
rounding her disappearance make Il
very possible that she reached the
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19

from the Indian ocean. drops ahund-
ant rains Tor several weeks upon tho
plrchcl soil and thus prepares e Tor
seeding and the harvest The mon
soons are, therefore. the salvation Of
India. but when these winds fail, as
sometimes they DO, the farmer Is un-
able 10 plant. or II he does, the seed
lies IN the ground without terminating
and the distress for food becomes gem
oral
The horrors Of a famine, when 30
many millions are involved, can hard
~ be imagined. but terrible a. they are.
they were much worse before the Eng
llsh occupation than they are today.
Before the coming Of the English the
country was divided into many states
under petty rulers. who, with genuine
oriental severity. cared for their people
only 10 the extent OF forcing from them
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19

there Is a haunted house on the
outskirts OF Palmyra. Wis. and the
excitement OF the residents d daily
growing more intense. The house Is
a large brick homestead. known as TIE
Cushman place. until recently the home
OF / r. Cushman. who was greatly ~.
specied by his aequaintances, although
somewhat eccentric. lie lived alone
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19

90 what an easy, quick access.
My blessed Lord, ART Thou. How aud.
denly
May our requests thine ear invade
To show tina, state disllkos not oasl.
mesa
II but no mine eyes my sui. "a
made
Thou oanst no more not hear than thou
eanst dlol
George Herbert.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19

HAT all the worlds
which on a cold
wintor's night
make the heavens
one great glitter
are without inhab-
itants Is an absurd
ity. Scientists tell
us that many OF
these worlds are too
hot or too cold OF
too rariaed OF at
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19

Emma-And, Charlie, dear. would
you have really shot Yourself n had
refused youi Indeed I would had
already sent TO four houses for price
lists Of rovolvors Fliogendo Dlaetior.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19

some Are Not Fatteutae.
Brown; Travel bfoadens nan,
Jones, II depends on the klnd %
hotels he strlkos."-New York World
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19

The Nlagara river just under The sus-
pension bridge IL said 10 b. the deep
esd running river IN the world
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19
SERMON.
OF THoRNs AND
CROWNS or ROSES"

From the Texts "Ye Know the Grace
Of our Lord Jesus Christ. That Though
lie Was Rich Yet Tor Your sake lie
u,eame poor"-IG. Cor. $50,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19
THE INDIAN FAMINE.
MOST APPALLING CALAMITY
or MODERN TIMES.
CHASTITY Records % tho rast-when II
Was Impossible 10 secure Relief
for the suffering because Of Lack Of
Transportation.
tspeeIal Letterl

HE famine prevail
ing In the north
and northwestern
parts OF India Is,
accord ding to the
best Information
available. one Of the
m ost appalling
Gala m ties which
has ever visited "a
great p oninsula
The district affect
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19

EE those battons
nailed across that
door, re marked
the carpenter on
ths Invcrurio 10 a
friend. "woll they
recall some thrill
ing adventure
aye tragedies o I
the sea Several
years ago the In
verurle sailed from
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-19
ON A HAUNTED SHIP.
a WOMAN IN GRAY SEEN IN
THE HOLD.

rncanny sights and Queer sounds Heard
on the Vessel a Haunted Farm House
an wisconsin other Ghost stories Of
the Day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-16

general sshsss s a On A. ticket
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-16
THE WEATHER.

For North Carolina: Fair; southeast
to south winds.
For Raleigh and Vicinity: Fair Fri
day; warmer Friday afternoon.
Weather Conditions.-Th high baron.
eter over the South Atlantic and East
Gulf region has increased considerably
to over 1910 inches. In this section the
weather continues clear and comparative
ly cool. Light showers occurred north
of Norfolk and in the East Lake region.
The low barometer in the northwest has
divided into two portions-One north OF
the Lakes, the other central over Kan
sas. Increasing cloudiness prevails in
the Mississippi valley and westward, but
very little rain has fallen. The tenn
perature has risen in the central valley
and is very high over Texas and Okla
homa, Palestine reporting a maximum
Of 100 degrees for yesterday and Okla
homa 104 degrees.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-16
CITY IN BRIEF.

Sheriff Scott, of Wayne county, settled
his taxes yesterday with the State Treas
urer.
Misses Respie Gulley and Mary Lee
will give ''tacky party" tonight to their
friends.
The School Board of Wake county
win meet again on the first Monday in
August, in the Supervisors office.
Mr.. George Upchurch, who was form
erly on the police force, is now perform
ing The duties of constable in the town
ship.
by Officer Cakes, has almost entirely re-
covered. He is able to sit up and walk
about the house.
Governor Russell is petitioned to par
don Fred Bostian, the Salisbury boy
who stole a valise from passenger on
a Western North Carolina train.
The most artistic and beautiful things
brought here this season is an importa-
ton of genuine japanese screens received
by the Royal and Borden Furniture
Company yesterday.
A little child's straw hat, with green
band around it, was found in the Capitol
Square Tuesday morning. The owner
can get it by calling ON the janitor of
the capitol, Mr.. Straughan.
The excursionists who went to NorfolB
Tuesday morning came back yesterday
afternoon ''tired to DEATH" but delighted
with Norfolk and Portsmouth and the
people Of the Old Dominion.
The first sale of leaf tobacco, this
years crop was made yesterday at the
Farmers warehouse. The tobacco sold
was raised by Mr.. G. A. Scarboro. 1t
brought an average of 10 cents pei
pound.
The Railroad Commission now has I'M
der consideration the arguments pre-
scented for and against the increase OF
valuation in railroad property. 1t is not
likely that a decision will be rendered
for some time.
The primary and girls departments OF
the Tabernacle Sunday school go to De-
coneechee July %, ON picnic. Children
in these departments will be taken free,
other Sunday school scholars will be
charged so cents and outsiders IS cents.
The Governor yesterday appointed j
w. Wyatt, of Johnston county, a dele
gate to the Cotton Growers convention
which meets at Galveston, Texas, Au
gust 2, for the purpose of formulating a
plan to prevent gambling in cotton flu
lures.
Railroad Commissioner Ohio Wilson
yesterday returned from a trip to his
farm near Rolesville. He says crops
in that section, especially cotton and
tobacco, are magnificent. Good seasons
have caused all the crops in that part
of the county TO flourish.
1t is learned upon authority that the
position of Deputy Marshal in the Uni
ted States Marshars office here, at a
salary of 81 200 year, has been offered
to Maj. Frank Brown, of Jones county
Maj. Brown was a minority Populist
member of the last Legislature.
Secretary Overton will today sever his
official connection, as secretary, with the
Y. M. G. A. here. In few days he goes
to New York. September he goes to
South Omaha, Neb., to take charge of
the Y. M. G. A there. Mr.. Oyerton's
successor here has not yet been chosen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-16
THE JULY CROP REPORT.
Shows a Great Failing Off in All the
Crops Reported.

drops hepOrleu.
The July crop report Of the North
Carolina Agricultural Department was
given out yesterday. 1t shows falling
off-in several instances very great
falling off-from the June report. Corn,
for instance, shows falling off of over
10 per cent, and tobacco nearly as much.
Cotton, however, shows little change; in
June it was STU, now it lis 86A.
The July report is as follows 100 being
the basis for reckoning present condition
or prospect:
Wheat, average Yield, 97h; oats, 81;
rye, 9O1a; rice, S01a; condition of cotton,
S61a; corn, S71a; peanuts, S0A; tobacco,
rs; clover, meadows and pastures. S41a.
Fruit-prospects: Apples, 61A; peaches,
49A; pears, 1914. Small fruits-Plums,
6SA; blackberries, 9234. Prospects and
conditions of truck patches and gardens,
S6%. Condition of cattle, 63%; horses,
92a4; hogs, 921a. Efficiency and quantity
of labor, 49,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-16
HEALTH Z RECREATION!
lat THE
SUMMER HOMES
RESORTS
ALONG
SEABOARD AIRLINE.
Finest Lithia Springs in the World.
Excursion Tickets.
Excursion Tickets.

Panacea Syringe, the analysis of the Pansc Water
ii to be dyspepsia chronic darrnoe
kidney and liver troubles and scrofua and Is
particularly eicacious in restoring weak men, delicate
fema es and sickly children to health
Mineral Springs Litha Arsenic and Alum. The water
of the famous Lincoln Litha Springs celebrated
throughout the United States for their healing qualities
in diseases of the kidney and BLADDER govt
mat Ism and the varied forms Of dyspepsia
son, two and four miles respectively from town. The
Cleveland Springs four in number viz: White Sulphur
century or these springs have been known 70 pos
few years that effort has been made to bring them be-
fore the public and place them whore they now stand In
the front rank of well earned popularity.
The Litha Water at these Springs is noted for It's cur
alive qualities for torpid liver skin eruption scroiuous
diseases, kidney and bladder troubles Of every Kind
rheumatism and govt The atmosphere all through the
summer Is delightful and the most astidious can hardly
fail to be SAL ised with the even balmy climate Large
pools have been provided for bathing together with dan
cling pavilion, tennis court bowling alleys, croquet
grounds etc for the amusement of the pleasure seeker
and invalid.
to rates. schedules etc. call nearest s. A. L. ticket
raj Passenger Agent, Portsmouth, Va
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-16
NEW COLLECTION OF CRYSTALS
Agricultural Department May Buy the
Stevenson Collection.

stevenson COlleCIlOn.
For sometime Secretary Ramsey, Of
the Agricultural Department, has been
negotiating for the purchase, for the
museum of the Stevenson collection Of
crystals at Statesville. But he and the
owner have never been able to agree on
rhe price, so he has himself donated to
the museum a very handsome private
collection, containing some thirty very
fine crystals.
They were found in Iredell county, the
same section from which the Stevenson
collection was taken. The Stevenson
collection was made by J. A. d. Steven
son, the first man to discover Hiddenite.
The first piece of Hiddenite found is in
this collection, which lis now in the pos
session Of Joseph Stevenson. The price
asked for the collection is 1000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy.
w. C.. Stronach & SOns-He-No Tea.
Randolph Macon Academy for Boys.
Washington College for Young Ladies
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-16
Mr.. Scott Brown in Charlotte Observer

says
Thomasville, N. c., May %, 1897.
Editor Charlotte Observer: II have no
ticed letters in your paper from grad
yates who took the Kelley Treatment
at Greensboro four years ago. / am
glad to see them coming out and show
ing their colors, and am proud to say that
1 awaited myself Of the Treatment at
Greensboro, nearly six years ago, and
since that time have had no desire 10
drink, any my health has been perfect"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-29
C0ALvILLE ITEMS.
Court News-lO,OoO Islander Suit Colors and
Crops.

CoalvIlle. Monday. Sept. 27,1S97.
To .the Editor:
VIM. G. Rheims and Eldora Harris
Of Henefer, Summit county, procured
a marriage license today.
The district court of the Third
judicial district convened today at
1880 o'clock n. m. with Charles II
Hart presiding. In the matter of the
estate of John Pullar. deceased, an or
der of final discharge OF administra-
tor was made. The case of Magda-
leha Ihackeray VS. John Hop
KIN ct al was set for
trial September 20 at II o'colck a. m.
The case of NJ. l.. Clarity VS. Patrick
Lynch, the complaint was amended
and continued for the term. The cases
OF the Crescent Mining company vs.
the silver King Mining company and
l.. Mcdonald VS. the Silver King Min
ing company We're dismissed at plain
tin's cost without prejudice. In the
case of the State VS. j. r. James, an
order was entered Diminishing on in
formation. The following Jury was
empaneled in the case of Ralph w.
Maxwell vs. l.. w. Smith Jr. suit for
SlO'OOO damages for SANDER. l.. d. Gray,
q. NJ. Pace, James Stones, j. II. Hob
son, j. Il. Kid. V. j. Bosler, Fred
'4"N 70 b'ilil ttlllS anu Joseph Bar
Der. Thirty witnesses We're sworn. The
testimony of Ralph w. Maxwell.
Robert II. Maxwell, Ralph Maxwell,
John NJ. Noel, Robert Allen and a
Mr.. Rasmussen was heard, when the
court adjourned to o'clock a. m. Sept.
2Sth.
The hills and mountains that sur
round us tell us that Jack Frost has
been at work. for they are now put
ting on their beautiful colors, and, by
the way, state colors, red, green and
yellow; though now we are having a
lovely warm time and threshlng is
going or In rushing manner.
Good crops are reported all through
our county and the prices of wheat are
LlsIhE. S. u. R.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-29
The Box Elder Y. NJ, NJ. |. A. Conference


The conference was held In the Brig
ham City tabernacle. Sept 10 and 20.
1879. Stake Superintendent Chas. Kelly
presiding.
After the opening exercises at II. m.
on Sunday and Sacrament admins
tered by the Priesthood of the Third
ward Superintendent Kelly mnde open-
Ing remarks, stating that this confer
ence had been called by the general
sunerintendency of the Mutual I'm
proNement for the purpose of awaken
ing If possible n more active interest
in Mutual Improvement work; he had
been presiding over the NJ. l. work in
this stake for about seventeen years
and as his time was very much oc-
cupied as member of the Stake presi-
dency and other labors, he was in
favor of n change.
Elder b. II. Roberts spoke of the Ia
bors of Elder Kelly, who can look
pack with pleasure upon his labors
amongst the young men of this Stake
for these seventeen years: he said the
general superintendency had thought
1t advisable to call young man To
taken his place in the NJ. l. A, work
as Brother Kelly's position In the
stake presidency requires his time
elsewhere. The speaker read letters
written by President Brigham Young
III November, 1910, regarding NJ l.
work. and the object of organizing
these associations; eXhorted the mar
ents to add their support in accom-
pllshinE this great work as outlined
by the Prophet; the primary object of
these associations Is to establish faith
In God in the hearts of our Young
men; referred to the Importance az
tradition regarding the existence of n
God; the Importance OF a mediator he
tween the children of men and God
which was given to us in the person
of His Son Jesus Christ. and how nee
essary 1t is for us to know something
about the attributes of God
ON Monday at 10 am. was held an
officers meeting. The time was occu-
pied by Elder d. II. Roberts who smoke |
OF the necessity of Mutual lmprove- |
ment work; urged the taking up OF that |
course of study outlined by the general |
board; explained the manual for ISe7-s
the main line of study this season
VIII be the life and doctrine OF Jesus
He said we have now about 700 mem,
lers enrolled in the NJ. 1. associations
lut there are nearly 10000 young men
Who should be members who are nor,
10 1t has been proposed to call a mum.
Der OF missionaries to visit them and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-29

The Ogden Press says that the II. G..
Snyder referred to MS having bought
the Belcher group Of claims at Stump
ter, Oregon, Is our young townsman
Greedy Snyder who has been in ogden
some time on mining matters. He was
seen regarding the article and stated
that IL was true; that the purchase
had been made for Utah parties but
declined to give any of the particulars
FOR publication as the matter was not
yet IN proper shape to be made public
He also said that the parties Interested
with himself did not desire their names
revealed and therefore he could not
give the same MIR. Snyder goes to
Willard Hin tomorrow to look over the
country there and viii probably re-
turn to Sumpter, Oregon, where the
mines are located, about Saturday
next.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-29
DEsERET NEWS wEDNEspAY srprEnnrr ea 1aaa

take up n labor with them, under the
auspices Of the general superIntend-
ency. to reason and argue with these
young men, and try to get them 10 SEQ
the necessity of their associatlng
themselves with the great work of Mn
preach the Gospel to all the Young men
Of Zion, that they may be left without
an excuse. He suggested that local
lecture bureaus be established Inv the
Stake officers, and competent men sent
to the various associations to lecture
ana speak on the principles of the
Gospel. He urged the Inauguration OF
warfare against immortality and kim
dred evils. and union with the yotnr
ladies' in the warfare.
p.m.--\fter the opening exercises
Elder Roberts presented the general
officers of the Y. Nj. NJ /. A.,and they
were sustained by unanimous vote.
Charles Kelly was honurahly released
from being superintendent OF the Y. Nj,
N. |. a. of the Stake. and a vote of
thanks was rendered him for his past
services. The followiEC were sustained
as Stake officers Of the y. NJ. NJ l.
a. by unanimous vote: Olecn ~ Stohl.
stake superintendent Brighnm
Wright, first counselor; Fred J. Uol-
ton. second counselor o. Peterson,
secretary; Nephi Anderson. CORES
ponding secretary; John Il. Hershey,
treasurer.
Elder Rudger Clawson. president of
the stake, spoke of the apparent
awakening of mutual Improvement I
work, beginning with the generni
board, who are visiting the various |
stake conferences of the young men. |
enthused with the Importance OF the |
great work before them. Elder Chas /
Kelly returned sincere thanks for the /
appreciation Of his lahors In the cause
of mutual improvement Elder Olecn |
N. Stohl made brief remarks. Elder
Roberts expressed satisfaction with
his visit to the Stake, and delivered an
discourse on the divine au-
thenticity Of the work and responsi-
billty that rests upon the Latter-day
Saints In preaching the Gospel to ali
the world.
o. PETERSEN, Secretary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-29

'NiiNti ~ - ltdu s1.uU.
Thomas Weir. manager of the High
land Boy. went out to Bingham this
morning.
George Dern,the new secretary OF the
Geyser- Marion, was busily engaged to-
day auditing the books of the company.
Report has It that Phil Armour, the
Chicago pork packer. is to help push
development on the Hazel Bess prop
erty In Emigration canyon.
A. l. Morris left for Beaver Lake
last evening to look after operations on
the Copper Mountain ground and also
to prepare for the grand barbecue to
be given by the company on the occa-
sion OF Saturdays o, $. L. excursion
to that district.
Mr., Allan c. Washington, preslden.
OF the Horn Silver Mining company. is
expected to arrive in this city from
New York tomorrow. Mr.. Washington
comes to be In attendance on the COM
panys annual meeting which takes
place here on Tuesday, October 9th.
Other. New York parties are also ex-
pected in the clty-gentlemen en- route
to Nevada who are Interested In the
Austin company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-29

George +. Doane was down from
Battle Lake Saturday for supplies
says the Saratoga, Wyoming. Sun. He
reports that they are busy at the
Rambler now, getting out ore as fast
as possible. He made a shipment of
20 tons from Wolcott recently and says
they will make the total 300 tons before
snow fiies. Mr.. Doane says they are
In a fine body of ore at this time. and
he feels more sanguine over the pros
poets than ever before and Is pushing
forward the work as fast as his ma
chinery viii permit. They take out
from eight TO ten tons per day and will
keep this up as long as the snow will
permit getting the ore over the divide.
MIR. Doane says they have had no frost
IN his locality MS yet though the alti-
tude is nearly 10000 feet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-29

computation of the Denver Branch Mint
for the Dast Nine Months,

An Associated Press dispatch from
Denver says that the Denver branch
mint gold bullion receipts have Just
Dsen computed by Assayer w. J. Puck
,tt force for the last nine months
una the books for September We're
closed. The figures represent what is
ssVlmateu as little over one-half the
H'les production of the yellow metal,
htmelters send their bars to this insti-
tuition.
ne receipts during September ag-
bttsated Sl,liO, 365.59: the same month
VI ls9B' AiS,35674; gain. SOC, OOsS5.
curing the nine months from jan
sIy TO September 2s the receipts az
sslesated SS,3Ss, 0ss56; for the same
was 812s,43G16; gain, s5.g5g, G5g. 10.
Assayer Pickett predicts that the