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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25
To-DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Savannah and vicinity until
midnight Monday: Probably SHOWS; fol-
lowed by fair weather. with a cold wave.
Forecasts from Washington
For Georgia: Local SHOWS, followed by
fair; colder with a cold wave; northerly
winds.
For South Carolina: Generally fair,
preceded by local SHOWS; colder with cold
wave; northerly winds
For Eastern Florida: Partly cloudy and
probably local showers; colder, with
cold wave and probably freezing weather
Monday night in northern portions, winds
shifting to northerly
For Western Florida: Threatening
weather, with light snow or rain; colder,
with a cold wave; northerly winds, freez-
ing on the Gulf coast.
General Conditions: The weather is
generally fair, except in the southwest,
where it is cloudy, and at s p. m. rain
was falling at Corpus Christi, Tex.
The cold wave reported moving east
ward Saturday morning has reached the
North Atlantic coast, and in the west,
throughout the lake REGION and the cen-
trail valleys, very low temperatures are
reported; at p. m. the following low
readings were recorded: St Paul, is de-
grees below zero; Chicago and Marquette.
IL degrees below zero; Davenport, 10 de-
grees below zero, and Detroit, 2 degrees
below zero A portion of this cold wave
is moving southeastward, and it is now
being felt at Memphis, Tenn, where, at
s p. M. the thermometer registered only
Is degrees above zero.
Yesterdays weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature p. m. 60 degrees
Minimum temperature a. m. .43 degrees
Mean temperature ........,......52 degrees
Normal temperature ......,......52 degrees
Excess or deficiency of temper
AZURE ........................... degrees
Accumulated excess since Jan. LII degrees
RalntaH W lncneS
4NOfiHdl .-........,.........s...l inches
Deficiency since Jan. /. ..........1.H inches
River Report-The hight of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta at a. m. C75th me-
ridian tiIne) yesterday was 1874 feet, fall
of As feet during the preceding twenty
four hours.
Observations taken Jan. "a, 1897, p. m,
18th meridian time, at the same moment
of time at all stations for the Morning
News:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25
A RECREANT RECEIVER.
He Gets in Trouble over an Irresu-
lar bond Issue.

Atlanta, Ca, Jan. A.-R. II. Draught,
receiver of the Florida Midland. is under
arrest here, charged with cheating and
swindling. The accusation charges him
with issuing and selling $4,000 of bonds,
which were not authorized by the court
administering on the property
Draught says that the money was ex-
pended on the road. The purchasers OF
the certificates say that they were not
protected and have not been able to get
any money from the proceeds of the sale.
Draught was arrested on warrant
sworn out by Eady g. Mayfield of Atlanta,
who hold s.. 400 of the certificates. II Is
said that Boston parties bought $4,000 OF
the certificates.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25
HOMICIDE Al BAXLEY.
Woman Kills Her Husband in Self
Defense She Claims.

Bailey Ga. Jan. 2S.-To-day about 1
O'Clock a negro, named John Williams,
was shot and killed by his wife. After
the killing the wife sent for the town
marshal and surrendered to him, stating
that the killing was done in self-defense.
Nothing further is known of the killing.
The woman is in jail.
Night before last the store of S. s.
Campbell & co. was burglarized. The
back door was bored through with augurs
and an opening made, through which the
party entered. Some clothing and shoes
were missed from the store. There is no
clue as to the guilty parties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25
THE FLORIDA CAPITAL.
Death of Mrs. Vale of st. Louis
stolen Horse Recovered.

Tallahassee, Fla, Jan. 24-Mrs. A. Vale
of ST Louis died here on Saturday, aged
about 70 years. Mrs A. L. Randolph,
her daughter, and Mrs. j. S. Winthrop,
her sister have resided here for a long
time, and for many years Mrs. Vale has
spent the winters with them. Heart
trouble was the cause of her death. The
remains were taken to St. Louis for in
terment.
A horse and buggy was stolen from Dr.
Westmoreland at cambridge a few nights
ago by a negro. 1t appeals that he drove
within a mile of Tallahassee, left the bug
CIV in a field and turned the animal loose.
Sheriff Pearce has the horse and buggy,
but the thief is still at large.
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,,,.,.n,Ion 10 noI1hIn's omcer..

Fernandina. Fla, Jan. 2i-The parlors
Of the Egmont hotel were decorated last
evening, the occasion being a reception
rendered the officers OF the United States
dispatch boat Dolphin by the citizens Of
Fernandlna. The Dolphin lies Just off
Center street dock, and since her arrival
In this port constant stream OF visitors
have been entertained on board. Light re-
Treatments we're served az y O'clock
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ron Observation-Disclosures.

no RENT, FARM. 4 ACRES OF GOOD
land and comfortable 5-room house on
Thunderbolt road, next 70 toll gate, suit
able FOR a milk dairy. Apply at ID. Grimm.
400 Waldburg street.
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HELP wANTED-MALEs.

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WANTED. A BAR BOY TO DO GEN
era work around saloon. Apply No. 3
Drayton. Joseph Galina.
THOUSANDS OF GOOD PLACES UN-
der the Mckinley administration In every
part of the country; do you want one?
the mid-winter edition of the National
Recorder will tell how to get position;
send cents in stamps to the National
Recorder. Washington. u. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25
FoR sALE-REAL EsTATE.

= Z, ( 9 :, 80 70 ~ ~, =
An elegant home on New Houston street
handy for Whitaker. Barnard and Duffy
street car lines. As feet front; 30 feet
Empty lot adjoining can also be treated
for. Address A., Box 80.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CRED
ITORS

GEORGIA., CHATHAM COUNTY
Notice is hereby given 20 all persons hav-
ing demands against Hortense 1, Wright,
late of said county, deceased, to present
them to me, properly made out, within the
time prescribed by law, 80 as to show their
character and amount: and all persons In
debted to said deceased. are required 70
make Immediate payment to me.
Savannah, Dec. T. 1896.
CHARLES r. BORDLEY.
Administrator Estate OF Hortense !.
Wright, Deceased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25
EMPLOYMENT WANTED.

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man, situation Of any kind, where three
years experience as surveyor, knowledge
of construction work and handling Of
labor may be available; best references.
Box 90 care Morning News.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25
FoR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE, CUSTOM HOUSE SHADES
saloon. finest stand IN the city; terms spot
cash. cheap. Apply No. 3 Drayton street
Joseph Galina.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25
FOR RENT-ROoMs.

FOR RENT, DESIRABLE FLAT,
with all conveniences; also furnished
room. 119 Gordon west.
ONE ELEGANT ROOM, FIRST
floor; one large hall, third floor. in Lyons
block. John Lyons.
TO RENT, FURNISHED BEDROOM;
four dollars per month. POS South Broad,
west.
FOR EXCELLENT ROOMS FURNISH
ed hot and cold water with or without
board. 404 State, corner Montgomery.
A LOT OF THE INCEST FURNISH
ed. well ventilated rooms; hot and cold
water, with or without board. 4O4 State
street west.
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Observation-Disclosures.

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WANT TO BUY CHEAP FAMILY
horse; describe horse and state price. Re
liable, care Morning News.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25
AUCTION SALES.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
AT AUCTION.

HANDSOME MIRRORS, HAIR MAT
TREssEs, PARLOR AND CHAMBEH
SUITES.
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II7I7'll - -
BOARDING.

~-o-c-~-~-~-~~~-~~~--- $4,000
GOOD BOARD, PLEASANT SOUTH
rooms and central location. 126 Harris
street west, corner of Barnard.
-FOUR YOUNG MEN CAN BE AC-
commodated with good board and pleasant
room at No. 3 West Charlton street, cor~
ner of Bull street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25

FOR SALE, THE ICE CREAM GAR
den, corner Bull and Jones streets, together
with horse and two top wagons. Apply
to A. K Wilson, auctioneer, 22l Congress
street west.
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FOR Observation-Disclosures

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WALNUT BOOK CASE. WITH GLASS
doors, and large variety of furnitures
cheap, at Wilson'S Auction House, 22l Com
gress street west
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FOR RENT-HOUsEs.

FOR RENT, THAT DESIRABLE
four-story residence, 1906 Jones street west
ali conveniences; rent reasonable. G. II.
Remshart
BRICK HOUSE, l44 JEFFERSON
street. for rent. Apply A. s. Cohen,
Bull street.
FOR RENT. THAT DESIRABLE RES
Idence, southwest corner Whitaker and
Perry streets. Possession Immediately An
drew Hanley, 127 whitaker street.
FOR RENT, DESIRABLE RESI-
licences In best locations. Apply to Cham
pion & Garmany. iis Bryan street.
FOR RENT. NO. AND DUFFY
street, east; have all moccrn improve
ments; rent reasonable, Apply 10 Wal
thour & Rivers. Drayton and 81. Julian
streets
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q. IL. DORsETT Auctioneer,

SIITESs
G. IL. DORSETT AuctiOneer,
win sell on MONDAY, 18th inst, at II d
m, at No. Liberty street west, next
to southeast corner Of Barnard
The entire contents of that residence.
most of the furniture being new and con-
sisting in part of French Plate Mirror i'm
gilt carved frame 3 feet high, Solid Ma
hogany Plush Parlor Suit, Brocatele
Fringe Trimmed Suit, Large Center Ia
BILE, carved legs; Solid Mahogany Leaf
Table. carved legs: Large Parlor Organ,
Portierres, Window Shades 4 Fine Oak
Bedroom Suites. Large Oak Wardrobes.
/ Walnut Wardrobe. Rattan Rockers.
Easy Chairs, Feather Pillows, Hair
Mattresses, Bed Linen, Massive Walnut
Sdeboard New Home Sewing Machine.
Oak Refrigerator, Safe Crockery, Ma
hogany Sideboard Separate Bedsteads
and Bureaus. Cooking Stove, Heater. etc.
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LOST AND FOUND.

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LOST. SUNDAY EVENING, ON BAR
nard, Liberty or Harris streets. lady's open
face gold pendant watch and pin; mono
gram s. NJ MICA. on back. Reward, IL
returned to 204 South Broad street west.
PICKED UP, ON LOUISVILLE ROAD.
yesterday large bay horse. owner cam
have same by calling at Telfair BRIDGE
Louisville road. and paying expenses. c.
p. Washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25
MISCELLANEOUS.


CALL ON THE GRAHAM GROCERY.
northeast corner Congress and Jefferson,
for first-elass feed and groceries,
BEFORE YOU BUY OR SELL PROP
erty, consult Robert II. Tatem, real es-
tate dealer. No. West York street. meas
Bull street.
OATS, BRAN, CORN. HAY, CORN
eyes, peas, at lowest wholesale prices.
The Graham Grocery, Congress and JEFF
ferson.
GRITS, MEAL, SYRUP, SALT, cor
fee and dry salt meats The Graham
Grocery. Congress and Jefferson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25
EDUCATIONAL.

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LESSONS IN ALL BRANCHES on
art: teacher educated in London and
Paris. Address Artist" 127 Abercoru
street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25

OAK WOOD. $l,l0 PER LOAD; PINH
blocks, one dollar. Aimar's; telephone. 12l.
CYPRESS SHINGLES AND PILING-
thousand Special prices on carload lotsa
boats can load at the mills; can also fur
nish cypress piles In any quantity ON
short notice. Vale Royal Manufacturing
Company.
Is SHARES OF STOCK OF NATIONAL
Bank of Brunswick. Ca, at par. Worth
about 100. BOX &C" Gainesville Fla.
FOR SALE. sEvENTY-FIvE SETS
of timber carts At for turpentine or tim
Der. VIII be sold cheap in lots to suit
purchasers. Enquire of The Atlantic Con-
tracing Company foot of East Broad
street, John F. Gaynor. president
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25

OAK WOOD. $l,1O PER LOAD; PINE
blocks, one dollar. Aimar's; telephone, 12l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-25

Iperature; velocity Of wind.
]. NJ. Sherier,
Observer, Weather Bureau.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07
Capt. ,rar.sn. shocked.

Captain Martens looked particular
~ jauniy when be entered the East
Thirty.hfth street police station house.
New York. At 10 o'clock the other
morning. lie stopped bis merry whis-
tie long enough TO nod to the sergeant
and then be walked Into bis private
room. closing the door behind him.
The next minute the sergeant heard the
captain yell. at the top OF his voice:
Get out OF hersi How did you &c,
In here. and what are you doing herei
Sergeant. come here at once"
No wonder the captain was surprised
and excited. On three chairs that had
been placed close together In row
he found his best uniform rpread. Ia
lifted the uniform and there lay 4
drunken woman. sound asleep. with hsl
head resting on the captains elegant
dress parade white helmet The bel.
net was crushed.
who is she?" asked the astonished
captain as the sergeant rushed IN. ~and
how dld she ever got IN here7 Call
some che and have her taken out Al
once"
when the woman was aroused and
elected the only explanation she could
olor was that fren' tole mo to 30 In
there and 20 TO bed. an Jet went"
She added that she was Agnes Belmont.
twenty-nine years old. and that she
lived at No. SIS East Forty-seeond
street. In the Yorkvllie Police Court
she was stIll too drunk to give a clear
account Of herself. and was sent back
10 prison 10 sober up.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07
Deaf nuss TALKS and Hears.

A man calling himself The human
telephone" created no little interest
among the business men OF Oak Park,
ill.,. recently. lie was a deaf mute and
carried credentials which showed him
10 be J. c. Chester OF Glendlve. Mont.
m ez-inmate OF the Columbus. o.. deaf
mute asylum and the inventor Of
furious instrument which enabled him
10 speak and hear lie was soliciting
money 10 pay his way 10 Washington
and there defray the expense CT
patent for his strange contrivance.
which he says can be used by any
mute or deaf person. lie speaks with
the aid OF a small nlckeled affair
which Is concealed in the mouth ana
which serves him as a palate. His
voice ls an exact counterpart Of ths:
81 The dine museum Punch and Judy
ngure. His telephone apparatus con-
lists OF a dry current battery carried IN
his hip pocket and l-Eula;ed wires run
ming from this 10 a transmltter and
70 his left ear. TIE coils and other
parts Of his telephone system contala
800 yards OF fine wire. lie says be
worked two years on the invention and
hopes 10 make a success OF Il for the
rake Of those who are afflicted llkc
himself
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07

Everybody Is familiar with the rasp-
Ing notes known a. the katydid's
song" Il IL the male only that is
sounds. and he does Il In a most pecul-
capable OF emitting the well-known
lar manner. His vocal organs are at
the base Of bis wings and consist OF
two flat excrefcencos Of thin dry men,
brane. Il Is the rubbls Of these two
membrancus p.ains together which
produces the song" n your shoulder
blades we're 80 loosely put together
that one could be slipped unier the
other. and the under side Of one and
Tie upper side Of the other we're 90
rough that the operation Of slipping
them pas, each other would cause
rasplng sound. you could initiate the
katydld's musical efforts very nicely.
st. Louis Republic.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07

For more than seven years cur
dog has walked about the grounds OF
Bellevue hospital. and moody seemed
10 pay any attention 10 him. Wednes-
day the Society Tor the Prevention Of
Cruelty TO Animals carted the animal
away. and suddenly every one con-
nected with the Institution decided that
the dog must be valuable.
Until a year ago the animal was
known simply a. the Cur" But then
an attendant christrned him Teddy
Roosevelt" and the name has chung 10
him.
TEDDY" went out IN TWenty-sixih
stree, and It was then that he was
nabbed. Il was not ten minutes be-
fore a subscription list was going the
rounds Deputy Superintendent Rick
arts started IL. and soon enough money
was secured to rst Teddy" out Of the
pound and buy a license for him.-New
York World.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07
wh.re ,hs color, como Fron.


Few people-even artists themselves
know where the eolors used In tho
arts come from. Il IA an interesting
fact that one small paint box viii often
represent the four quarters Of the GLOBE
and all sorts Of materials. animal, vege-
table and mineral. The cochlneal In
sect supplies the carmines and rich
crimson. scarlet and purple lakes
Sepia IL the inky fluid discharged by
the devllish cutie fsh. Indian yell
low Is from urine OF the camel aud
ivory black and bone black from
ivory chips. prusslan blue Il made
by fuslng horses hOois and other re-
fuse matter with impure potassium
carbonate. an accidental discovery.
Blue black Is from the charcoal OF
the yine-stalk Turkey red Is derived
from the madden plant OF Hlndos,an.
Gamboge is a yellow sap OF a tree.
which the people OF Siam catch In
cocoanut shells Raw sienna Is the ma
tural earth from Sienna. Italy. When
burned Il Is Burnt Sienna. Amber is
from umbrla. India ink Is burnt cam
phor. Blslre Is the SCOT Of wood ashea
OF real uliramrrlne there is little In
the market, az & Is made from the pre-
eious lapia lazull. and commands a big
price. Chinese white IL fiac, scarlet
Is lodlde Of mercury and native YER
million comes from quicksilver ore.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07

The story Is told OF little girl who
came 10 the conclusion NOT long ago
that she wanted a bicycle. She had
always been taught By her mother to
pray for wha. she wanted. ard Tor two
or three nights In succession there
was a good deal about wacels In her
euppliraiiona So her father and moth
or put their heads together TO Try and
arrange to have the prayers Of the lit
IN miss answered. Ascr a long dis
eusslon, lhes agreed that tricycle.
would be more suitable and less dan
eerous Tor one OF her age. as well as
less expensive. a tricycle. was accord
ingly purchased. and the little SRI
found Il waiting for her oae morning
when she got up. She seemed the least
BIZ disappointed when she saw u, but
said nothing Most Of The day was
spelt In wheeling about near the house
but when Il vas time for her to so TO
bed at night her fond parents were
somewhat startled and shocked to hear
her begin Lcr prayer as follows "oh,
LORD. don't you know the difference
between a bicycle and a iricycley"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07


A logging crew near Fisher. Mica.
has deserted the camp a which Il
vas started because the men claim the
camp "a haunted. The lumber jacks
have been employed BY II. Wolf 4 Co.
OF Narinetle. They claim one Of the
buildings IN the camp Is infested with
spirits. which every nighs rattle the
dishes and stove left In the building.
They say that rs Eoon az dusk comes
the things are thrown about. making
a great din. keeping them awake all
night As soon as the door Of the cabin
opens the noise ceases. but srticles are
found scattered about everywhere.
The men have shot into the camp with
rifles. but without effect Other men
have heard Of the trouble and refuse 70
80 there and as 3 result the camp Is
vacant and tie property valueiess 70
the owners
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07

The following stCry, IRON The Young
Peoples Paper. Is an excellent illus
trauon Of the power Of truth IN the
moment OF death.
Mr.. Birch. aE English evangelist.
tells Of a dying lnhdel whom he visited
hy request Tho man had long been
IN and IN great need. Mr Birch, with
Christian liboFal.iy. had supplied his
wants, and now the dying man told
him he had sent for him. not TO speak
about religion. fog De dldn't believe In
a. but 10 thank AIR. Birch for his great
kindness 10 him and his. Mr.. Birch
then said;
win you answer me one question:
"Yos." said the dying man. "provld-
cd q o. not abou, religion"
Lifting his heart IN prayer 10 God.
Mr. Birch sald you know ! have TO
preach tonight: many viii ae gath
cred to hear-mos,ly poor people. who
will soon have. like You. TO face death;
] ask You what shall preach about1'
silence for awhile; then. with tear,
dimmed eye aud trembling voice. the
unexpected answer was given: "Mr
Birch. preach Christ TO thcmi preach
Christ" And then. utterly broken
down. the dying sinner sought mercy
hon God for his own soul.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07

A. he trudssd along he began to ssk,
shall drop IN one cent or twoy !
wish she had not said zone or two"
He decided on two. Then conscience
said. What. 1--WE eehsA for your
stomach and two for the heathenl FIVE
for gingerbread and two for soulsT
SO he said four Tor gingerbread and
three for souls. Ne, presently he felt
Il must be three for gingerbread and
four for souls.
When he came to the box he dump
ed In the whole soven. 10 have no more
bother about Il. when he went home,
hungry as a bear. he explained TO bis
mother his unreasonable hunger; and.
smiling through tears. she gave him
a royal bowl OF bread and milk. And
he pathetically asks. What was tho
meaning OF mothers toarsi"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07
Pun At m. white House.

The humors Of the White House. 4 4
the testimony Of everyone who has r.
sided there. would an many volumes
Many Of them are found IN the daily
mail bag. Al q dinner the other day
Mrs. Mckee told Of letter Mrs. Har-
rlson received while frnt lady Of the
land. II ran:
Dear Madam would Ike a pres
ent from Washington City. and 90 !
viii locate on you for H. Please send
me a dress pattern and (here followed
list Of several other thlngsl
please pay the express. as have made
a vow never 70 pay anything on an
express package. as ! never know What
Il Is until I have opened a." Mrn.
Harrison. according 70 the reiator,
Was much amused at this misslve. and
I'm locate on you for that became
a standing phrase In the family ever
after when some object vas coveted.
Another letter received BY Mrs Har-
rison ran.
Dear Madam-Please send me some
sheet music. as have a daughter that
has some talents. Ohio State Jour.
nal.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07


GLADYS and Nina had been planning
for some time to give Tro,. their kitty,
birthday party when she should be
one year old
When Trot was frst given 10 them
she was Just a llt le kitten. but kittens
grow so fast that now. much to the sor-
TOW Of the girls. she was quite a staid
aud iull-grown cat But they loved her
Just as much az ever
who shall We invite 10 kitty's
par,yg" they began 70 ask each o-hef,
somewhat auxllusly a day or Two be-
fore the date OF her birthday.
Loulles KITTY had run away and
hadn't been seen Tor days. Helen had
only a dos. which wouldn't do a, all.
and really there seemed to be no re-
spectacle cats 10 invite Here was a
great prtdicament The morning Of
the birthday arrived. and as Gladys
and Nina dressed they discussed the
situation.
we must Gnd somebody 10 invite
this very morning" Gladys announced,
as she pulled on q shoe. She meant
some cat. you know.
rOi course We must" answered Nina.
~ wouldn't be any party al all with
cut some cat else al g."
Somehow. an through breakfast,
papa and mamma looked very myster-
lous and occasionally nodded and
smiled al each other. bat the g.r.s were
90 busy planning Tor the birthday
party that they did not notice IT,
Immediately afcr breakfast papa
went 10 the rhed and called the girls,
They ran cut az once and mamma fol-
lowed them and what DO you sup
pose?
There IN Tro's box. euddled close up
10 her. we're Eve liii,o baby klttens'