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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02
PAPER SAILS.
Coming Into Tee In Place Of these Of
Canvas.

Coming inio Tee In Place Of Those %
Canvas.
Paper sails are coming into use IN
place OF those made Of canvas /, h
claimed that they are az durable. soft
and flexible as those made OF fabric.
says the New York Ledger The fol-
loving Is the method Of preparing the
paper pulp used Tor these sails. ITO
the paper pulp IL added Eat. a solution
OF alkali sllicate. glue. alum and po-
tassium hlchromate. and from this, by
mems Of a paper-making machine. a
fairly thick paper IL produced. Two
strips OF this are pasted together. by
passing these under considerable pres
sure through rollers a very thin and
soft sheet OF paper is formed. This L.
passed through a weak solution OF sui
phuric acid. which has the effect OF
converting the upper surface into a
species o. parchment. washing with a
solution Of soda. drying and glazing
following. Care is taken 70 leave the
edges free when the strips % paper
are fastened together. 90 that other
strips may be added a. the sides. thus
forming a SUFFICIENT breadth Of sails
To fasien the strips together a paste ls
used which contains the same ingre-
dents a. those added TO the paper
pulp. while by inserting cords on the
sides the eiging Of the sail Is formed q"
Unfortunately no aecoun, ls vouchsaied
Of the practical working OF such sails"
when utilized Tor their legitimate pur.
pose.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

But Pierre Dalou. favored Of fortune
as he was. had 10 meet the common
fate Of morials. lie knew Il and met
the inevitable with a philosophy that
had manifested itself throughout his
life. He pleasantly smiled when tho
verdict OF the doctors was given and
even chuckled and rubbed his hands
when be told his children for the FIRST
time who was the custodian OF his sill
yer treasure box. The funeral was at
tended by a majority Of the population.
The long line Of carriages told story
OF popularity that no words could ex-
press. and the approving things said Of
Pierre Dalou must have Influenced the
recording angel
In due time the fat grocer. solemn.
dignifed. important and dressed In his
best. came with the silver boz. A
nelghbor was called In 10 witness the
proceedings. and the guardian OF the
treasure opened H. The daughter and
her husband showed no eagerness
though confident that riches we're al
hand. 0ingerly lifting the first docu-
ment, the fat grocer adjusted his
glasses and slowly read II. From be-
ginning TO end II was made up OF good
advice; the very best OF good advice.
az pure and rich and wholesome as
the mustlest bottle OF choice wine that
Pierre had ever opened. Even NJ this
time OF eager anxiety Il was listened TO
and silently approved Then there fol-
lowed a number OF love letters that
Pierre had received In the gladstone
days OF his counting time. These. too
we're appreciated.
S1t bee the fat grocer turned n
misty gray. His hands trembled. and
30 did his voice. There was nothing
more In the silver box. Il had guarded
no wealth save OF sentiment. The
neighbor hurried from the house. The
Tat grocer cropped his way out and
walked unsteadily home. where he soon
put the story In circulation by telling
his discreet wife. The nelghbor lay
upon a lounge at home for a time and
then held bis legs and feet aiofi that
he might laugh with the least dlscom-
fort He had never before come 20
near 10 losing bis breath as he realized
how that inoorrigible joker. Dalou. had
managed 10 leave his best and great
est Joke as a legacy The dear old bon
Vivante had always lived up 10 his
means and the mystery Of the silver
box won him the respect and attention
OF a rich man after he had ceased 20
realize upon his wines.
OF course. the children we're dlsap-
pointed. and ior the hrst hour they said
things that ala not come from their
hearts But the rudy German soon
Joined IN the general laugh. and the
daughter showed the same philosophy
that had sustained Pierre Dalou. They
are prosperous and happy. bat even %
this day they DO not relish a reference
20 the silver box Of fortune which net
ted them only good advice and love
letters.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02
MAN-EATINo TIoER.
The Most Terrible aad Ferocious
beast on Earth.

The Most Terrible and Fsrocious
Beast on Earth.
OF all the animals that walk the
earth the man-caiing tiger Of the far
East IL tho most terrible and ferocious.
says an exchange. Mr.. Claes Ericsson.
who went 70 Sumatra 70 collect or
chids. tells some stories OF the daring OF
tigers. We had taken possession Of
small hut" he writes. standing a
couple Of feet from the ground. on the
slope OF a mountain. As Il would not
hold al my men. about half OF them
were obliged to sleep outside. shortly
before daybreak was aroused By
shouts and loud knocking at the
door.
'Tuan-Tuanl Rimaul tsir-slrl
TigerD Let us come I'M
"Springing out OF my clambo (mo-
equiio curiainsl. ! reached and I'M
barred the door before the Malays who
shared the hut were on their feet. I
was only Jus, In time. As the last OF
the terrified fellows rushed past me.
the tiger struck the door violent
blow. Had a Malay been holding Il.
the brute would certainly have been
among us. but I pushed with all my
might shouting for my Winchester.
Half a dozen Of the coolies came to ny
assistance and between Us We Got the
bamboo which served a. a bar into
position.
Finding that he could not break IN
there. the tiger walked around the hut.
SHINING at every erevice and striking
the bambOos until they shook again.
Getting hold OF my rife, tried for A
shot, bu, the hovel was packed with
men. However, when they had recov-
cred from their panic. pursuaded
them to follow. and We dashed out
yelling At the top OF our voices. The
tiger made Oh, but Malay caught sigAt
OF the brute IN the tall Alang- Alanr
gras sbelow, and drew my attention. 1
fred, bat the light was too bad. Any.
way. missed"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

other on a north and south line. The
one on the north is called Preston. then
Terry. followed by Ragged Ton. The
Elkhorn has surveyed a branch from
Portland into the Ragged Top country
and as soon a. the weather permits n
will build into the towns.
The reports sent out about Rarrea
Top seem 10 indicate that Il isa para.
disc for poor men, bat until the mines
are thoroughly equipped there will be
no demand Tor skilled or common labor
In that country. because there l. a sur.
plus OF Idle men In the vicinity. The
man who spends his last cent for a
ticket 20 Lead or Preston and lands
there without enough TO buy him a
meal will not DO allowed 10 starye. but
he would better remain whore he h.
The miners are all thoroughly organ
lzed In that section. the Harvey Peak
Miners Union alone having more than
1000 members IN good standing. At
Lead they have a fno han built By
themselves 40 a cost OF 100000. The
fame OF the mining country has attract.
cd many queer characters TO that sec.
lion. Prominent among these u Doc"
Middleton, the noted scout, who landed
In Lead the other day with i5 cents and
a box OF poker chips. with which he
expects to make fortune In the hills
doe" "a curious relic OF the early
days IN the weat. and Il always ready
20 recount some tales OF his exploits
when Doadwood was rough border
town In the TOs Doc wears his hair
after the style Of buffalo Mn" now.
and With his foatoo he looks as though
he had stepped out OF a wild west show.
lie la now city marshal OF Eigomout.
S. H., and lately. thinking that he was
about TO pass In his checks" he Joined
the church. he has not changed his
Ways. though. lie Is quite gray. but Ia
1.-THE and active as IN the early days
when lifting hair" from an Indian
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

beautiful daughter Ia her the
charms OF the rollicking father were
nodded 10 gentler nature. Though
beset with admirers. she was wooed
and we'd by a prosperous young Ger
man. Ne hal clear blue eyes. the fresh
complexion. the curling yellow hair and
stalNdrt hgure that 20 indellbly mark
the Saxon type. He vas as generous
a. merry and a. appreciatlve OF the
good things Of life a. was Dalou him
self: yet Carl had the thrift OF his
people
Il vas after this worthy young cou-
pie had settled upon their own vine and
ng tree that the fair daughter insisted
that Pierre should abandon his active
life. In this request she was Joined By
her good husband The father had
done his share. Tie was entitled TO rest
and freedom from care. blessings that
he should enjoy with them. Reluc-
family he gave consent
In dlsposing Of his Affairs nalou KEEP,
his own counsel No one can tell how
much be must have laid aside. for was
not bis place the center OF festivities
from New Year to New Year. and we're
there any educated palates that would
be tickled by wine until assured that Il
came from the famous Dallou CELLAR
"Just like him" Il was whispered
about when the fact leaked out thar he
had but a small sum ~ money In the
bank. Pierre was always shrewd aad
enjoyed his own secrets" HUT that sill
yer box OF his had been turned over 10
his friend. the TAT grocer and the boon
companion OF the retired merchant. Il
was not to be opened an after Plerre's
death. and his daughter had the KEY.
OF course he had TO tell n few OF his
friends how great a trust had been
reposed In him. TAoy we're biz with
mystery tn they me; some reliable ac-
Quainiance, and asked his assistance In
keeping the matter profoundly quiet
Il had ceased 20 be- a secret The az
fectionate daughter and the good SON
in-law had known d an the time.
But Pierre needed none OF this world.
ly gossip. For years he was the hon
orod guest OF HE children. In winter
he had the warmest place hy the fire.
side In the glare OF summer his seat
was who're the protecting vines cast
their deepest shadow on the porch. Il
was the delight OF the daughter TO knit
him the thick wooden slippers that
lightened the agonies Of the govt. and
the brlght-colorod smoking Jackets
that were the envy OF all the old cron.
les who called 70 cheer and De cheerod
while they hllariously recalled the DAYS
when blood ran swlftor II was the
handsome son-ln-law who carried home
the choicest wines. the finest cigars
and the dainty articles Of food which
the old wine merchant selected with
such unerring taste, When ne went
down 10 the business part OF the city
Il was IN a carriage. and Il awaited hla
pleasure 20 return. On occasions he
drew small sums from the bank. but
Il was for his own use and his children
protested that he should dcpoad upon
them alone.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02
WOMEN AS COLLECTORS.
curlous Watches to ne seen In Boa
dolrs 81 socistH

curious Watches 70 ne Seen In Don
doirs Of soeistN
The contents Of the charming little
French cabinets Of Vernis- Martin.
which make the beauty spot IN the bou-
doris or the morning rooms Of several
OF New York's most prominent social
leaders. give evidence OF their fair own
ers' tastes AZ collectors Of articles curl
Gus. sometimes historic. always expen-
siye. says the New York Herald. Mrs.
Bradley Martins collection Of curious
watches IL numerous and fabulously
expensive. Among lie gems IL q dla-
mond coronet. with a watch pendant,
which was al one time the property OF
royalty. Another old piece IL a gold
enameled apricot, which on examina-
ton proves 10 be a watch. Miss Sallie
Cooper Hewitt has a wonderful eollee-
tion Of expensive eurios-snui boxes.
patch boxes. etuls. rings and watches.
The latter are mostly samples Of Eng
lish and French art Mrs Piefpont
Morgan has a collection Of Louis XII.
watches. One case alone contains thir-
ty-hve. all exactly alike. In another
case she keeps a dozen chatelaine
watches. also OF the Louis XII. period.
The gem OF the third case Is an Eng
liah watch Of the eighteenth century.
decorated with an enameled miniature.
Mrs. Peter Barlow's collection contains
a watch once the property Of Nine. de
Moniespan. also one which once be-
longed 10 Marie Antolnette. II IL OF
blue enamel. with a wreath Of pearls
Mrs Herman oelrlchs has a rare col
lection Of brooch and chatelaine
watches. AZ well as some 80 large that
they could be hung up a. clocks These
watch clocks. or clock watches. are
many Of them exceedingly beautiful and
artistic. Another pOnderous timeplece
IL In the collection OF Mrs johnson. Il
belonged 10 Sir Joshua Reynolds, and Il
Is said Il was his constant companion
Up 20 the time Of his death. Mrs. As
tors cases contain several bracelets set
with watches. All Of them are heavily
jeweled. but none has ever been worn
BY is fair owner. A dainty and beautl-
ful eoncelt Il the wild rose chatelaine
watch which belongs 10 Miss Elsie
ClewA The watch itself. a tiny affair.
Is inelosed In the petals Of a rose made
Of enameled gold. The leaves. stem and
one bud glitter with pearls. ruhiea and
diamonds. A notable curiosity In the
collection OF Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
Is watch representing a pelican feed
ing three Of lie young. Another is tu-
lip shaped. with leaves. silll another IL
in the form Of an Egyptian harp sur
mounted by a crown made Of rose dia-
mondA She also has a watch shaped
like a guitar. enameled in blue. with
yellow stripes. Miss Hunter has a liz
ard watch glitterlng with emeralds and
diamonds Another Ia a frog OF green
enameled sold. with a tiny watch In ~
back and the eyes Of glittering moon
stones.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

The powerful chemical effects Of the
sun are felt even By precious stones.
The ruby. sapphire and emerald suffer
less than other colored stones IN this
respect. but 4 has been shown b. e.
pertinent that a ruby lying IN a nhop
window for two years became much
lighter IN tint than iis mate kept IN a
dark place during that period. Car
nets and topazes are more easily az
fected. Pearls are said to ahou deter
ioration with age. but II they are not
worn constantly they viii rccuparatn
wonderfully during brief VACATIONS
spent In quiet and darkness. The only
species OF unluck which the practical
person believes the opal vill bring rs
owner IL that Of loas II the stone 4 ex-
posed earelessly TO heat Il q liable
10 crack. being composed principally
OF sllielc acid. With a small proportion
Of water.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02
VIEW or pnra.rnN,

900 feet below. The Burlington and
Missouri railroad. which runs through
that section. bull, IS miles OF track IN
order 10 cover half mile OF the noun
famous district near Portland. Ragged
Top Is just IL miles from DeadWood BY
the stage road. yet It takes nine hours
Tor the mixed train that runs past
Crown Hin siding 10 cover the dis
lance between DeadEood and Ragged
Ton.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

A driver Of a truck was In great
distress IN New York the other altar
noon because his horse baked cross
wise OF the street and caused not only
a ioss Of his time. but also blocked
frame W. L. Arkeli said 10 hls broth
er Bartlett. who sat IN the once Of
Judge; 4 win bet 500 to ten cent?
that can 80 cut and start that horse
IN two minutes" Bartlett took the hrl
and the two Arkells started for ne
street W. J. Arkeli picked IN two
handfuls Of sand and asked the driver
20 hold the horses head aIli Then
he packed each OF the horses nossrllr
full Of sand. and almost Instantly tha
animal began 10 sneeto and start with
a rush. 10 the great delight Of the
driver. amid the shouts Of the by-
ISLANDERS.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

A WAGER was made that job Johnson
known as the "double-skullcd Niger.
could knl a sheep In ave minutes In d
buttlng match. The negro end sheer
"llned mp" The negro got down on M.
knees and. looking the sheep In IN,
face. said. "haa, baa." The sheep al.
most instantly went for" the negro
knocking him over In the next round
the negro gagged the sheep accurate,
~. and by ducking his head struck N,
animal on lts nose as Il made its sec,
ond assault, and by some wonderful
doxterity tossed Il over his head, break,
ing lts neck.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02
square-Niussisd Geo.

Or. A. 5. Kennedy Of Auburn. ny.
recently conceived the ides that a gun
with a square muEzle would outshoot
Tor pattern. II not for penetration. tho
ordinary round muHEle gun. and few
days since he tried the experiment hy
making his Winchester repeating sho,
sun square a, the muIzle, and the very
frst shot fred from the gun after the
change had been made was a great sur.
prise. for no round-muE1led gun he had
ever nred made such a close. even pat.
tern and gave such wonderful psne.
tration AZ the same distance a. ala his
sun with a square mulile.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02


his youthful years In Paris. He saw
many Of Ms charms renewed In the
City OF the Straits and Ia environment
while with the scope Of his own infiu-
ence he emnlated the gayoty Of the
famous capital. Through the vieisai-
tudes that mark the way 10 success In
this country OF open competition. he
attained 10 the dignity OF proprietor
ship and presided over n popular wine
shop. He was rare connolaseur OF
the varied products Of the grape wheth-
er Il grew In our own climes, In the
vineyards that skirt the Rhine. or
sprang from the gracious soil In bis
own sunny France; whether Il was
pressed In ancient watts by the white
feet OF laughing girls. or was prepared
By the most approved process Of mod
ern invention. For him 20 condemn or
approve was 10 cut on all right OF
appeal.
His. too. were the virtues Of a Bac-
chus. while In the genial Dalou the
faults Of the mythical deity we're mod
fled into the prophecies OF free mod
ern life. He was a royal host 10 whom
his countrymen and congenlal spirits
Of every nationality were irresistibly
attracted. With their knees under one
Of his great round tables. quating his
choicest vintage. Offering the incense
OF tobacco smoke and listening 20 the
caaaelraH natter OF his bewltchlng
tongue. the cares Of life were a. though
Trey had never been. His stories were
the best and ever new. There were
eloquence. pathos and merrimont In
the Hhrug OF his shoulders and the
speaking language Of his hands. True.
some good dame would occasionally
call on him 10 petition for a larger
share OF her husbands spare hours. bu,
IN the fascination Of Pierre's tongue
her anger soon gave way 10 cheerful
neas and she sighed that such compan-
ionahip was the sole possession OF the
sterncr sex.
So Il Is plain why there was deep
gloom IN the hearts Of Dalou's bon
comrades when he announced that he
would finally close the doors % bis
wine house 10 enjoy the crownlng
pleasure OF life In a happy and hon
ored old age But q was under strong
pressure that Pierre Dalou had yielded
his envied position OF wine merchant
and prince OF entertainers. lie had
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

The case OF Howard witherspoon Of
Eekerty. Ind. whose skull was frac.
tured In October last. during a melee
has assumed a queer phase. Although
his death was predicted at the time OF
The Injury he has recovered sufficiently
TO 20 about and take care OF himself
However. he has forgotten everything
be ever knew, save to read and write
Tie dld not even recognize his wife and
family FOR some time, and he does not
recognize an old acquaintance untll
days have passed. Another pocullarlty
Is that he delights In reading children.
school books and literature suitable fos
young people OF tender aga
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

Under the trees OF Penhursi piar-
the birthplace OF Sir Philip sidney
which Is now for sale. Edmund Wal
Ter paid his addresses TO TIE naughty
Lady Dorothca, the most beautiful
woman Of her time but she rejected
the poet in favor Of the earl Of sun
derland Many years aftorward the
countess met Waller. and. remlndlne
him sentimentally Of the days At PEN
hurst, asked him when he would aealn
write verses about her. When. mad
am" said the poet rudely. ~yon A.,
as yoang and as handsome a. yoa were
then"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

From San Francisco paper: Miss
Lizzie Madison, ie years Of age. was
Joined In holy wedlocs 20 the head car.
penter Of the bark Colusa. NJ. ]. J.
Gu,esen, II years Of age. both very
handsome. They were married BY the
Rev. Mr.. suomalalnen Ravln,ola. Mr.
Ravintola Is Russian Finn priest and
a pretty good fellow. lie keeps a a.
loon and coffee stand al a Sacramento
street, and will be glad to marry any.
body who wants that medicine.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

The STAGE between olamon and Bur.
llngion. Maine, ia driven by Mrs. Hall
She made elghty-seven trips last year
from Olamon TO burlington. she
made seventeen v'lps during the month
OF December. Notwithstanding the In.
clemeney Of the veathar.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

warrior or lodging a sheriff IN the sand
hilia OF Nebraska.
NO more picturesque scenery can be
found In a weeks travel than in the
vicinity Of Lead and the Ragged Top
mountains To the northwest OF Lead
towers Bald mountain. fully 1850 feet
above the sea level. while Clusters peak
10 the south presents a magnificent
view. Thousands OF years ago the en-
tire country. according 10 scientists.
must have bern submerged in shallow
water and ~ .hllls were formed by
volcanic efupt b. which changed the
entire surfacdNof the country. The
theory Of the mining men IL that the
gold now being found at Ragged Top
was at one time In a molten state and
was projected from the mouth OF one
OF the volcanoes during this period.
The gold, mixed with the lava, flowed
down the sides OF the mountains and
cooled. A subsequent eruption again
changed the surface OF the earth, this
time standing the hardened formation
on end. forming the "yerticals" that
are now being worked by the miners.
Somewhere below the surface the
source OF all the gold exists, and when
the mother lode Is struck there will be
gold enough TO supply the world. The
road TO Ragged Top camp abounds In
beautiful situations. Near Portland the
trail winds around the mountains for
miles and when one gains the summit
Il Is enough 10 make a tlmld person
shrink TO LOOK back over the periloul
path he has pursued TO reach Il. Al
times the stage passes close to the edge
OF proeipice where a mlsstep would
send the whole outfit crashing down
the mountain side among the powders
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

The Rhode Island legislature al n,
recent session enacted a law which
provides that persons addicted 10 the
use OF ohloral or alcohol may be com.
miticd TO an asylum for the insane IN.
III their normal condition has been 70.
stored.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

Two cows. two plEa. eighteen hone
a greyhound pup and a hull uere given
10 an agent BY an Abilene. Kan. isrmr~
Cor a cabinet organ.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02
BLACK Hills Le,ter.)

he recent diacov-
cry OF gold In the
Ragged Top couh-
try has brought the
Black Hills again
TO the notice OF the
world and already
the fame OF the
Ragged Top mines
rivals Deadwood.
Leadville and Grip
pie Creek in their
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02
is A BLOODY SPORT.
AN INTERESTING ACCOUNT or
.iNDIA's oUEERAM v sEMENT.
Failing No Joke for stesd or Rider
Awkward wounds from the nip Of
the Bears Tusks--slr Pertab sings
BhllL

10 sTIcKINo is
conducted BY rules
a. well known and
AZ loyalty obeyed
a. any kindred
sport. writes II. w.
Lawson IN the Lon
don Telegraph.
When a boar goes
away. only the par
~ that Ia posted on
his eide Il entitled
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02

Burns poems have been trans,,,.s
Into French. German. Italian. Duleh
Flemish, bohemian. Danish. Hunr,,l'
an. Russlan and Swedish.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02
MYSTERY OF THE BOX

ONE Of Detrolt's
older residents has
forgotten PlerreDa-
lou. To those who
were convivial In
the palmy days OF
his business career
his memory Is as
fragrant as that OF
ones own wedding
day.
Dalou had spent
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-02
In RAGGED TOP FIELD
THERE'S A GRAND RUSH TO
THE NEW GOLD CAMP.

story Of the Rich Discoveries In the black
Hiils-A shrewd Old Dew Bought .
Claim Worth Many thousand Dollars
Cheap.