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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
- oREEcE oF TODAY.
Pa,sioti.@ That BsoEs lhs Tsiisrs Of
Tarkl.h Illumination.

Turkish Domination.
To understand the phenomenal rise
Of Greece. says the Forum. We must
bear in mind that though the Greeks
had been mlserably downtrodden by
the Turks FOR 400 years. the best hope
Of the people. borne By an unholy trib-
ute far away from their mothers homes
and trained into the tools Of an inhu-
man tyranny. and though had Il not
been Tor The "untoward event" At Nav
arlno. the whole population OF the
Morea would have been oxterminnted
beneath the merclleHs tramp Of Turkish
hoofs. there nevertheless lived behind
the outward show Of slavish debase-
mont a heart OF sturdy independence
that cherished the patriotic memories
o. ages and seized eagerly on every
chance that might enable Il % stand
before the world In the attitude and
character that had given II the most
prominent place IN the history OF the
human race. The two years struggle
which gave TO Greece the right 10 look
Europe In the face as a noble people.
determined TO die rather than live the
slaves Of hateful tyranny. al the same
time gave 20 Europe the assurance that
Greece was living Greece again. and
Christian conscience and classic mem
ories combined. when once the yoke
was broken, 20 enable the Greeks 20
show 10 the world that. IN spite OF the
bombshells Of Venice and the sabers
OF Turkey. not only should a Greek
mother bear sons 20 grow up free from
the rapine Of Turkish hands. but desc
late Athens should rise 70 her old POI
sltlon and along with Edinburgh. Glas-
gov and Aberdeen assert iia place
among famous European cities that
combine commercial enterprise with
cultivated Intelligence. Il was this no
BE. patriotic pride that. In the short
space Of half a century. turned the lit
he ruined village into an imposing
city.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

A Memphis woman observed that her
husband. when questioned. always
promptly replied that he had mailed
her letters and 90 occurred % her that
De remembered TOO promptly. ln or
der. therefore, 20 test bic veraciiy. she
asked him a few DAYS ago. did you
mail my letter. JIM"
ION, yes" he answered az once. With
out taking hia eye from The paper he
was reading
"You are sure you mailed lt,r she
said. smiling rather curionsly a. him.
"Oi course did." he answered. looh-
Ing up.
"oh. no. you didn't" said she. Il
know yaa didn't
"rd l.kc 90 know how yoo can ten
whether ] did or NOT DO said
Easy cnopeh.' she replied. with a
triumphant smile. "A never rnvo yot
any letter 20 maile- Ncnphls Com.
mcrcial Appeal
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

The International cyclists Assocla-
ton will hold its annual meet on the
Celtic track, Glasgow. scotland. on
July 20. 20 and 81 a great effort Is
being made TO have as many countries
as pOsrihlc enter riders In the inter-
national event 4 feature Of the meet
will De C. series Of special races for the
British Umpire, wherein every colony
and dependency OF che Empire will be.
q possible. represented. Favorable re-
ports have already been received from
many or tho colonies Little doubt o.
entcrtalncc that the United States will
send representatives.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09


avoided n rldcra were more generally
willing 20 ride with their tires pumped
only 10 n moderate f"gree Of hardness.
To ride habliually with a soft tire
shortens the life OF the tire. but the
price Of a pair Of new tires. as occasion
may demand. would seem TO be very
moderate compensation for the comfort
Of the body aud preservation OF the
machine which follows the use Of tires
not too hard. hu, just hard enough.
Undoubtedly the total pleasures and
dement's Of cycling would be greatly
enhanced II riders as a class were 10
use tires somewhat larger than those
now IN general use. But larger tires
would bring increased liability 20 pune.
ture and leakage and the accompany
ing annoyance. Rcslllency Is dear 10
the cyclist. but Il Is practically lost
when the tire Is pumped 10 extreme
hardness The tire manufacturer b.
Obliged 10 confront a complicated set
~ possibilities. lie must provide the
anil-vlbratory feature, and yet knows
that 10 do 30 with the idea OF Offering
the highest possible benefit 10 the rider
would hurt his business. n he advised
that tires be- only moderately pumped
many Of them would come back accom-
panied By criticisms rejecting on their
durability Competitors would take
advantage Of the fact. and the result
would be- disastrous Ho 10. therefore.
forced TO advise riders 10 keep their
tires hard The eXigoncics Of business
demand that the tires be- preserved
without sTscihl regard Co the health Of
the rider or the ne of the machine. II
ls gratifying 90 note. however. that the
average Of intelligence with regard 10
the constructive features Of bicycles ia
rapidly Increasing among whoolmon "
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

records were an made 10 and about
Philadelphia he losi very little time
90 making this marvellous performance.
ne rode early In the morning. at noon
and at night. which makes bis per-
Torrance on the more remarkable. In
Die sworn statement Mr Gmcey stated
that be- rode the same wheel through
out the entire year and bad no trou-
DE whatever with %; IN fact. be- was
not hnmpercd or annoyed By waiting
,os repairs 20 De made.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
JAP EDEN

about my riding Concerning the
Jap Eden challenge he said. u VIII
not pay any attention 20 Edons chal.
lcnee. Tho challenge originated with
me. and u Eden wants TO race M all
that h. has 90 DO is 10 come here and
accept my challenge lmcant business
when issued u, and q will ulll hold
good. n be cares Co como over here
after some Of my money"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

Dohklns You don't seem to be In
any hurry about going home tonight
old boy. Fogg SO. the fact o. shall
find my wife In angelic temper. no mat.
Ter how late it g. She was going 10
a fortane-tellcr this afternoon. Dob
Einc--fcsf Fogg Don't you scoe
went there before and gave tho for
,uno'tellor a aver OF course Mrs. r..
VIII ask about me and OF course |
shall get nay SIS worth. soc9- boston
Transcript
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
rhsnsmsnaI. rrrtormnnr. of en,-,.

Mr. a. a. Gracoy. Of Philadelphia.
has been awarded the championship
mileage medal by the Century Road
Club. lie Is a member OF the Century
Club OF Philadelphia. and Is one Of
the most ardent long-diatance riders In
the country. lie is an enthusiast. II
there ever was one. and his perform
ance this year stamps him certainly
as a marvel lie not only receives the
mileage record. but his 228is miles
has been officially stamped an Ameri-
can record. The same can be said
Of his lJ6 century runs. Gracey's
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

"The aHs In the lions skim" said
the king OF beasts at the usual after
circus solree.
1t Il no fable. but fact. In truth.
Il was my skin that che ass occupied.
He made a FAR superior luncheon 20
the Meat Trust beef We here. In.
dlanaFolls Journal
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

Sadie Gibbons. a New York bride OF
three weeks, mlstook a burglar for
her hufhand. Tor whom she had been
sitting up until long after midnight.
and thgashei the intruder into lnsensl-
bllliy before she discovered her mls-
take.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

Hushand-"li you refuse 20 believe
me there Is nothing more to BE- said. 4"
Wife, don't believe a word you
say"
Huhand Very wen. then .ict us talk
the matter over without uuarrCanr
about lt"-notroit Free Press.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

In ihe seventeenth century the aver.
exc duration Of ilio was ouly thirteen
years. IN ne eighteenth. twenty. IN
this century. & is thlriy.slx. Look out
Tor the lvcutlet
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
MisJUpoED.


10 town. He was the pride Of our VIII
lage. he was but eighteen. and this
was bis nrut extended trip alone. lie
felt as q he were going 10 seek bis
fortune. and the fact that be wore a
now suit Of very correct clothes intcn-
SIZED bis enjoyment and bis sense Of
importance.
AZ one OF the midway stations there
entered an old man who looked the
honest farmer BE wore the high
"dlckoy" and rusty stock Of an elder
day. and his clothes were very evil
IDENTIFY homemade
Charley took 20 him a. once. re
seemed 10 breathe from the hills: and
when the old gentleman wandered In
20 the seat with him. q was vivid
pleasure to move along and make hos
pitable room.
Finally the two began 10 talk to-
goihor. though the old gentleman kept
distinct ar OF reserve. ana seeing
that. Charley roioublod hia Efforts 90
make time pass pleasantly.
They reached the city. and made
preparations TO leave the train.
Well" said the old gentleman.
grasping his carpet-bag and beginning
to move toward the door. I'm bid you
| good evening"
Charley. very conscious OF bis new
clothes and the splondor with which
be was about 10 burst upon the great
world. was still loyal 70 his homely
I friend
Where do you Stop" be lnnocenty
asked.
The other hcsltatcd a moment before
answering ooldly, The Phoenix be.
tel"
why. that's where I'm golngr" said
Charley. Let me have your bag: IN
carry d for you"
Then AZ last the old gentleman turn
ed upon him and transhxed him with
a cold blue eye. in which there was yet
a righteous indignation.
Young man. said be. Il halnt said
noihln' about o. but ! know yc. I
live In the country. but aint quite 90
green as may appear. I've read all
about you confidence men an bunco-
steercrs: and as Tor you. don't mind
tellln' Ye Amt llked Your look frnm
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

r IS the easiest
thing 10 the world
10 commit blgamy
IA this country.
without knowing
you are doing IT,
says the New York
Herald. In fact.
the wonderful com
plex!ty Of the laws
OF the various
states and territor
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
me rIorer rhInr.

Mrncr treprovinglyl-You shouldn't
max, tight OF marriage my daughter
Daughter Ondlguantlyl-l think ice an
right 10 make light OF a match. Yale
Nornrd
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
NOTES OF THE WHEEL
VIEWS AND REVIEWS OF RACES
AND RACERS.
Good and had Points Of Hard aud Soft
Tires Very FeW New Faces WIN Be
seen on the Faith This Season r.
Oracoy's Performance.

n the current issue
Of the American
Cycllnt are some
words OF wisdom
on the good and
bad points o. hard
and soft tires a
part OF the articl
reads as follows
Many OF the
evils charged 10 Vi
bratlon would be
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
BIGAMY EASY HERE.
NOT HARD TO BE AN INNo-
CENT CRIMINAL.

Divorce Laws Differ In an states-One
May fiemarry Ia some but Not Ia
other. Innumcrabis fnIustlccs May
Iie Practiced. .
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

AZ one Of tho midway stations there
entered an old man who looked the
honest farmer. he wore the high
"dlckcy" and rusty stock OF an elder
day. and his clothes were very cyi.
IDENTIFY homemade.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
HOUSES TOO WARM.
IN NORTHERN SECTIONS WE
OVERHEAD LIVING ROOMS.
fernieious Custom Causes Colds ono
Of the First Things That Foreigner
Always Comments Ont Proper
Temperature.

lie proper temper
allure OF our living
rooms Is a disputed
question al this sea
son and one that
every usewife
must consider. says
the Philadelphia
Times. The Ameri
cans as a people
are probably no
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

Charley took 10 him Al once. re
seemed 20 breathe from the hills: and
when the old gentleman wandered In
10 the seat with him. Il was a vivid
pleasure 10 move along and make hos
pitahlo room.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

Finally the two began 70 talk to-
goiher though the old gentleman kept
q distinct ar OF reserve. ana seeing
that Charley rodoublod his Efforts 90
make time pass pleasantly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-10
LIBRARIAN sPOFFORD's SHORTAGE
Ii Is Accounted for by "a Great Batch
of Uncasbed Money-Orders.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December O.
An investigation now being made be-
tween the officials of the Congressional
Library and the officials of the Post
Office Department promises to throw
great deal of light on the recent wide
ly-discussed shortage of former Librarian
Ainsworth Spofford 1t will be remem-
bered that an examination of the Trea-
sury Department about q year ago
showed Librarian Spofford to be about
10000 short in his accounts. Those who
knew looked upon this at the time "a
nothing more than an evidence of cleri-
cal negligence in his accounts. Now It
appears that a large part, if not all. OF
this deficit, which Mr.. Spofford promptly
made good out OF his own pocket. will
be accounted for by great batch of old
money-orders which the absent-minded
Librarian forgot TO cash.
The Post-Ofice Department gets a great
many records Of money-orders from post
masters, which are never presented for
payment by the parties receiving them.
The number Of these uncashed orders
addressed TO the Librarian Of Congress
Is perhaps greater than that of all OF the
others combined. While Mr.. Spofford
was in office, Mr.. Metcalf, Chief OF the
Money-Order Division Of the Post-Office.
would notify the Librarian that there
were orders on hand which ne should
cash. Sometimes he would get a few In
response to these notifications. and some |
times not. Since j. Russell Young has
been placed in charge Of the Library. he
and Ftrst-Assistant-P Postmaster General |
Heath have made a systematic search Of |
the Old Library records, and locked away |
IN one place or another they have I'M
earthed hundreds Of orders which the |
former Librarian had put aside and ap- |
forgotten. and more are coming
10 hght every day. Just what the total /
sum VIII amount to has not yet been es-
-imated, but it viii probably come near
"iping out the discrepancy in Mr.. Spot }
-ords accounts. Some Of the orders date
Jack twenty-five years, and one OF the
argest was for 36. Many Of the orders
ave expired by limitation, but they will
III be paid by warrant on the Treasury.
nd the money will be turned over 10
ir. Spofford up to the amount that he
las paid out in rectifying his own ac-
cunts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-10
DEATH OF DIR. A. j. DeROssET.
He Was One of North CarOIina's Most
Prominent Citizens.

WILMINGTON, n. c., December 9.-Dr
Armand j. DeRosset, one Of the most
prominent citizens of the State, died at
1879 tonight, in his 9lst year. He was
the oldest native of Wilmington, and
died in the house in which he was born.
We was the son Of Or. Armand j. De-
Rosset, who died at the age of 92, and
VINO, at the time Of his death, was also
the Oldest native of this city.
DIR. DeRosset practiced medicine for
several years, and afterwards became
very prominent i'm business circles. For
ftty-five years he was a director of the
Wilmington and Weldon railroad and
was probably the oldest railroad director
in the world. In 1872 when the Whining
ton and Weldon road was threatened
with disaster. for the lack of money to
buy needed material, DR.. DeRosset went
to Europe, and successfully negotiated a
sufficient number Of its bonds TO put the
road on firm basis.
DR.. DeRosset was lifelong Episcopa-
liam. and held numerous positions Of trust
in his Church, among others that of
deputy from his diocese to the general
convention, becoming in this way well
known to Episcopalians throughout the
country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-10
CUBANS HAVE A PORT
THEY TAKE POSSESSION OF CANA
NERA, NEAR GUANTANAMO.
THIS IS OFFICIAL" FROM HABANA.
The Insurgents Are Joined by n
Number of Spanish Guerillas-MOre
Cuban Notes.

HABANA, December ct was officially
announced to-day from Spanish headquar-
tiers that a "group Of rebels" had entered
Calmanera, near Guantanamo, favored
by the treason of an officer" The insur-
gent force, according to the official re-
port, consisted Of forty guerllas, volun-
teers. and natives of Cuba. They are al
legged 10 have plundered a store, and to
have carried off $4,000, which was re-
ceived at Caimanera from Habana. 1t IS
also said that the insurgents killed the
police inspectors and two gendarmes on
duty, and seriously wounded a Spanish
paymaster named Jose Vigil. More Span
ish guerrillas, the official announcement
concludes. have Joined the insurgents.
caimanero is the port Of Guantanamo,
and is situated fifteen miles by rail from
the latter place. Caimanera is on the bay
Of Guantanamo, otherwise Cumberland
harbor.
The efforts made TO refoat the dock re-
Gently towed to Cuba from England,
which was submerged on Monday last
while undergoing trial, have proved futile.
The sinking of the dock is said 10 have
been due TO the pumps becoming disabled.
MONEY FOR ECONCENTRADOS."
Marshal Blanco. the Captain-General,
mas ordered the distribution or rauOnS
among the "reconcentradOs" 10 be stop
ped 10000 having been distributed
among them In lieu of ratons.
Advices from Matanzas show that more
cases of beri-beri have occurred there.
The grinding of sugar-clne. IL is official
~ announced, has commenced on the
OF Flora and san Vicente.
The insurgent brigadier-general Limo
Perez. who was captured by Spanish |
troops on the heights of Banoa, has been |
released.
The Spanish troops at Rogue, Province |
Of Santa Clara. according To an official |
have been engaged with |
O numerous body of insurgents, several |
Of whom were killed
The troops. ii is added. also captured |
seventeen insurgents and n quantity or |
arms and ammunition. while the insur- /
gent colonel, Saniti, and an insurgent I
major afterwards surrendered to the gov
srnment force.
GUNBOATS FOR CAUTO.
HABAEA, December 9.--At the request
# General Pando, the gunboats Diego,
and VelasqueZ have been
sent to Cauto harbor, TO assist the gar
'ison.
PANDO AT MANZANILLO.
HABANA. December 9.-General Pando.
accompanied by BrigSflier-General Sc
,urt, and escorted by the Zamora ana
.eon battalions, has arrived at MANGA
lilo
General Molina will return to Spain to-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-10

sas Pacific railroad. which was prompt
ly declined, the government has received
no intimation as TO the purposes of the
committee with respect TO the sale set
FOR December 18th. The government is
now in a position TO bid at the sale, and
but for the resolution adopted by the
Senate to-day, asking the President 10
apply to the court for a postpone
ment there is no doubt that 1t would
have done So should the committee have
failed to make an acceptable offer. The
Senate resolution, however, changes the
situation. Acknowledgement McKenna
will soon begin the preparation Of the
necessary papers in the case, and will
at once ask the court to set a day for
hearing argument in support of a motion
for postponement The Acknowledgement
has no doubt the motion will be granted,
upon the showing he Will be able to make |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-10
UNREST AMONG THE MOsLEMs.
They Are Excited by ExaGgerations
OF Turkeys Victory over Greece.

ST. PETERSBURG, December o.
Throughout Russian Asia there is general
unrest among the Moslems. 1t is attri-
buted to the exaggerated reports Of the
Turkish victory over the great Greek
Empire" which have spread throughout
the length and breadth Of the Continent.
The authorities even fear that the re-
vival Of brigandage recently noticed i'm
the Caucasus is directed almost solely
against the government officials, and the
unprecedented phenomenon Of Georgians
displaying hostility toward Armenia is
witnessed. The danger IS so serious that
a conference Of Caucasian governors has
been convoked to concert measures Of
pacifcatiOn.
Travellers In Central Asia report an
extraordinary ferment among the Mos
lens Of different races They are sinking
their mutual animOsities and declaring
that they are first of all, Mohammedans.
with the Sultan as their common chief.
IL Is evident that the slightest pretext
would suffice 10 bring about an uprising,
and TO plunge Russia into the same sea
OF troubles that India is now in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-10
A DESPERATE sUITOR.
He Probably Fatally wounds His
InamOratn's Father.

PHILADELPHIA, December 9.--Anto-
Mo Tucci, an Italian, to-day shot and
probably fatally wounded G. Tompone
keeper Of an Italian tenement-house, at
Seventh and Christian streets, because
Of the rejection of his affections by Tom
PONIES 19-year-old daughter. Theresa. He
followed this up by setting fire to the
clothing of Tompone's little son, Michael,
and when an attempt was made TO arrest
him he successfully held a squad of
policemen and firemen at bay. until he
had twice fired his revolver at them, and
slightly wounded Policeman Simpson and
a citizen named SacharTino. Finally driven
into a corner, he set fire to his room,
and until securely handcuffed, defended
himself with large knife.
Tucci is about Is years old, and has
been in this country two years. He lived
with Tompone, and for a long time show
ed affection for Theresa. She re-
pulsed him. Yesterday, he pleaded for
her love, and when again rejected he
made threats and left the house This
afternoon Tompone was working in the
yard, when Tucci opened fire upon him
from the doorway. He put three bullets
into Tompone's back. two in his legs,
and one in the head. The boy, Michael,
saw the shooting. and called for help.
Tucci picked up an oil-can, emptied its
contents over MichaePs coat, and applied
a match. The boy ran screaming into the
street, and an alarm of fire was sounded,
while the now Infatuated Tucci took re-
fuge on the second floor Of the house.
The firemen and police attempted TO dis
lodge him, but shots from his revolver
held them back and forced them to re-
turn the fire. After a succession of at
tempts, during which Tucci's ammunition |
became exhausted. he was driven to his |
room on the third floor. Before the police |
had decided TO make an attempt to arrest |
him, smoke was seen coming from the |
window. A rush was made for the place
and the door was burst open. The car
pets and bed were on fire, and behind |
this barricade Of flames Tucci stood.
a dangerous-looking knife He
was overpowered after desperate strug-
sle, during which several of his captors
we're slightly scratched.
Tompone, who is a years old, is in a
very critical condition, but his son was
)nly slightly burned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-10
CAPE FEAR AND YADkIy VALLEY
/" VIII he Part of the senboora A.
Line I'm Future.

BALTIMORE. December at IS an.
bounced that the control OF the. Can.
rear and Yadkin Valley railway h.,
passed 10 the Seaboard and Roanoke
Naiiroad Company. and that the mr.!
perry VIII hereafter be operated under
perpetual lease by the "Seaboard Air.
Line" system.
Inc basis Of the deal is said to be a
guarantee TO the bondholders. and an
agreement to operate the line for 70 per
GENT or the gross receipts, the balance
to go to the stockholders.
The announcement has caused a ris,
VI twenty points in the price OF the se-
curities OF the Cape Fear and Yadk.s
Valley.