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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01
MIR. CARNEGIE TO THE INSTITUTE.
lie Promises a Donation Of 10000
Conditions to BE Fulfilled.

He Promises n Donation Of 10000
Conditions to BE FULFILLED.
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie has subscribed
$1,000 to the fund now being raised for
the Virginia Mechanics Institute. This
handsome sum is given conditionally, and
IS to be the last $4,000 Of the 100000 which
it is proposed to raise to increase the
scope Of the institutes usefulness, and
at the same time TO convert ii into a
monument to the memory Of the late
Major Lewis Ginter.
The first $4,000 has been paid to the
fund by the executors OF Major Ginter,
and the joint committees Of the various
associations in the city are already hard
ut work for the purpose OF raising $4,000
by a public subscription.
The following interesting correspond
|ence explains the circumstances under
(which MIR. Carnegie's sympathies were
enlisted on behalf Of the institute:
Richmond Va. November 49, 1897.
Mr. w. J. Whitehurst, President Viz
ginia Mechanics Institute:
Dear Sir.-I send enclosed letter have
Received from Mr.. Andrew Carnegie. Its
history Is simply this, that being a fel-
'Ow-countryman of M. Carnegies, and
always taking much interest in the Me
.chanics'," and knowing him 10 be a libe-
| al contributor to such institutions and
|ls a Scottish-American who has made
himself famous, l took the liberty OF
Presenting the interests of our local in
|stitutiOn to him
In regard to the stipulation he makes,
hat his contribution should be the last
III 10000" ] may state that in my letter
o him | took occasion 10 state that that /
mount would be necessary TO give the |
Institution proper home. / do not think |
nut II too high. and trust yourself and |
A HNtr D IL a
. the community as 20 receive that sum. /
With best wishes for the welfare Of the |
EXCELLENT institution under your care | am
ROBERT wHITTET.
Allerton. Cannes,
Tuesday. November 10. 1897.
iy Dear Mr. Whittet:
You have interested me I'm the Me
|hanlcs Institute. OF Richmond. and ii
Isl $4,000 OF the 10000 required for it's
ornament home. hope the effort to Sc
lre the same win meet with prompt sue
sss; Just why II should be memorial
p Mr.. Ginter ! do not understand No
|oubt. he originated II or carried IL
.lrOugh the years OF trouble and de-
rves the honor. Leaving $4,000 TO It
arccly seems adequate Vet This ~ All !
ou relate concerning him and the insti-
|itlon. How blessed our country Is i'm
avinE succeeded SO soon In burying an
euonal differences. 1 feel an unusual
easure IN aiding an educational insti-
re IN Richmond. which in my yortb /
lought II my duty 20 try to CAPTURE
eli. like better TO capture Il to-day in
Us manner and take II 10 my heart.
Yours truly. ANDREW CARNEGIE
captain Elicit. the secretary of the In.
itute. replying 10 Mr.. Carnegies query
TO the object OF naming the enlarged
tefprse after Major Glntor. said tina,
sJor Ginter had been one OF the orlsi-
! benefactors Of the Virginia Mechanics !
sttnte, and had taken a lively interest e
Always, frequently contributing 10 +
needs When he died the legacy he :
~ 10 II was by far the largest the in !,
itnie had ever received.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01

Works, at Willimantic. Conn. probably
10 foreign parties. win soon be consum-
mated. The thread company has 5000
600 capital. and employs several thousand
hands. An option on its entire stock at
SSl.20 for each share Of SIS par expires on
December 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01
Colonel Chipiey In Extrem,.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. November 3d.
Colonel w. ID. Chpley. OF Florida. who
nas peen III at a hospital here for several
night ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II II fats
20 cure s5c. The genuine has 1. u. q.
on each tablet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01

somewhat later hour OF the sygr.r,
splendid Orion appears above the os.
ern horizon, soon TO present the most ggr.
geous star-picture in the heavens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01

At GROVE AVENUE gaprrc-
CHURCH FRIDAY NIGHT DerarL.
80. Music Rotations. and other ar,ac
tons. Admission. 10 cents. De In.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01
ILLUSTRATED TALK.

THERE WILL BE AN ILLUSTRAT ATE.
TALK WEDNESDAY AFTERNODN az
Q. clock at the Niau parlors. sl- r.-,
Eleventh street, 10 ladies only. An '4F.
but especially the young ladies. sra ..-
dlally Invited 10 be present d. l.'f.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01
PIE of wnllmando Thread-work..

|NIm HAVEN. CONN. November 30
- - rom England indicates that the
ehe large Willimantic Thread
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01

DO not go travelling without a bottle
or salvation OIL. IL cures a bruise an
once. Twenty-Five cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01
ACADEMY OF MIsIc-
WEDNESDAY AND TgTRSD.v
DECEMBER 1ST AND %.
MATINEE THURSDAY.
HOYTfG
A COMMENTED WOMAN,
KLONDUkE socI,ur

FUNNIEST OF EN- ALL.
Direct from Hoyt Theatre. New Yor.
ode l-2D
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01
MEET ATN00N TO-DAY
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PACED

few words by the chairman OF the
caucus, Mr.. Cooke.
THE Speakers ACKNOWLEDGE
MENT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03

MR. BELLOWS ooh. wife, these look
l'l like the biscuits my mother baked
twenty years ago
Mrs. Bellows greatly delightedD: I'm
SO glad ~
Mr.. Bellows biting one : And, by
George, believe hey are tie same bis
cults"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
SPANISH TROOPS SICK.
Forty Thousand Are in the Hospitals
at Havana and Other Points.
SICKNESS IS INCREASING.
About Two Thousand Soldiers Are Re.
turned 70 spain Every Month, Being
Unnt For Duty--DsAth nate
AZ Havana Very Large

Havana, via Key West. Fla, Aug. 26.
There are 10000 Spanish soldiers In
the hospitals In Havana and at other
principal points. About 1000 are sent
back monthly TO Spain incapacltated.
Sickness IL increasing. The health OF
the city is not good. The official re-
ports show that for the week August
y. the death rate was 90 per 1000.
Business Is at a complete standstlll
The army Il not being paid and feel
ing Of hopelessness prevails among
spaniards and cubans alike. No one
has much faith in the success Of Gen
eral woodford's mission TO Spain.
The situation throughout the entire
island Is one OF inactlon. The lnsur-
gents are not on the move. except IN
the case Of small bodies searching for
provisions. Stories Of important re-
cent engagements are unfounded.
The United States consuls through
out the island have been refused leave
Of absence and are restless under the
restraint. Several OF them are M and
wish temporary relief
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
To Music Patrons.

Mrs. w. ?. Connolly will return from
her summer vacation In time 10 take up
her class In mnsic at the opening Of
school. She has been reelected a. one
Of the teachers OF music for the follow
ing year, and has two rooms IN her own
building in the school grounds, with a
piano IN each room and one at her resi-
dence, on which TO give instruction.
Instruction given on piano forte,
adapting all that Il valuable in the
latest methods; also teaches tie guitar.
She Is thankful for the patronage re-
ceived last session, and respectfully
solicits a continuance Of the same,
with such additional students NJ she
viii be able 10 teach without oyercrowd'
In her class.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
Of all kinds.
Save yourself from Cooking this HOT
WEATHER by buying FRESH
BARBECUED MEAT.
ENcAMPMENT AT BUFFALO.
Old Comrades Holding Their thirty First
Annual Meeting

Buffalo. Aug. 2G.- DELEGATES q The
Grand Army OF the tepuDlI; 10 the
thlrty-nrst national ontampment
marched TO music hail this morning
from the lroquois hotel TO the music
Of bands and he cheering ~ their
comrades. visitors and citizens Guards
with crossed bayons's barred the doors
TO the hall ONLY cumrad,s with the
password were admitted 10 the CALLER
les and only delegates with credentials
were admitted 10 the main aoor The
preliminary session was absolutely a
star chamber analr General Clark
son. commandcr-in-chiof. took the
platform and delivered his address.
General Clarkson was checrod by the
delegates and galleries. General Jew
EFT, mayor Of Buffalo. was next TO
come on the stage Tie was welcomed
by General Clarkson and cheerod. Bu-
gler r. L. Rexiord rendered we are
tcntlng tonight on the old camp
ground" Al the last note deafenlng
applause rose throughout the hall
As General GARRISON was speaking
Hon. Frank Black was escorted TO the
stage. Tho delegates rose and cheersd
him. u introduce TO you. gentlemen.
said General Garrison. "thc governor
OF the great Empire State Governor
Black then gave a hearty welcome "a
the Grand Army Of the Republic "a
the state.
The lnccnth national convention Of
the Womans Relief Corps auxiliary "a
the Grand Army Of the Republic con-
yoncd IN Music hall The hall was
crowded fully 1000 ladies being pres.
ent
The national president, Mrs Agnes
Hit OF indianapolis. was IN the chair
After the announcement Of the usual
committees delegations from the Ia
dies local committee were introduced
headed bY Mrs Jowett. wife Of the
mayor. and Mrs. Fulton. Addresses Of
welcome 20 the city were made and ac'
kuowlodged. Mrs. Agnes HIT presi'
dent. then delivered her annual report
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
ola Hoss sale.

Following is a list Of persons having
unclaimed packages In the wells-Fargo
express Office at Bryan, which will be
disposed OF at old boss sale In Houston;
J NJ Adam, 7 7 Bullock, Mary Bradley,
} B Collard. Cooper 4 Rasco, W J
Christian, T. W Downward, G W Davis,
sallie Forester, c Fink, b F Freder.
ieks, l. G Hester, Thes Hutchinson, J
w Hollbroth, Bette Jolly, Levy Bros 3,
J d Lowell, Maggie Lainhari, J X Mann,
w + MeWhorter, l. J. Mitchell, W NJ
Powell. b 7 Rucker, Jim Reese, r d
stsed, A L Shepherd, Jas sekosky, J A
Wood, FIR weidng, A Morley, Jacob
Wallace, A A Walker.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
Dr. Bruaasr'. Report.

Washington. Aug 26.-ln his report
to Surgeon General wyman for the
week ended last Saturday, DR. W. r.
Drummer. sanitary inspector for the
marine hospital service at Havana
says; Deaths from all causes are in
creasing rapidly each week. Deaths
from yellow fever show a slight In
crease over preceding week OF q
deaths from this cause. % occurred
among Spanish soldiers and sailors
While comparatively few cases are re-
ported as occurring among the crews
OF war vessels.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
NO LYNcHINes THERE.
The Report 81 wholesale Hansln In
Arkansas Premature.

Arkanaaa Premature.
Little Rock. Aug, 26-The reported
wholesale lynchlng In Cleveland ooun-
~ proves 70 have been premature.
though It ls liable to occur at any time
Il seems that the ringleaders In satur-
days riot at Kendall's mill have not
yet been captured. The only definite
Information recelved,from the scene Of
the trouble yesterday Ia contained In
the following special dispatch to the
Gazette:
Rlson, Ark. AUG. al. O. Smith.
Frank Wright aud George Callahan.
the main actors In the murder OF I.
Johnson near Kondall,on Saturday. are
still at large.
There Il no mistakelabout the muir
derous participation I'M this bloody az
fair Of the brute why. lynchcd on
Sunday night
There are ak negroes In jall here at
the present time charged with being
connected with the murder Of Mr..
Johnson. Two Of the number are
thought TO be innocent. but the other
four are believed TO be guilty. Great
eat excitement prevails and Il Is DIN
cult 20 state what the outcome will De.
The sheriff IL securing the country Tor
the ringleaeers. with great determine
ton and they cannot escape.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
oh.-ssd WIN rsrr,rr

Sheridan Lake. Col. Aug. &C. C..
Frost l.iEGett has been arrested on a
charge OF forgery. Llggcit lp chairman
Of the Republican county committee
and was recently appointed receiver Of
public moneys at Lamar by President
Mckinley Il Is claimed he forged his
notarlal seal TO tea or more statements
secured by bis wife. who Ia county SUI
perintendent. while In quest Of evil
dencc 10 sustain her action In revok-
Ing the certificate Of II. v Fluke
which pretended afildavits are on Ole
IN the once Of the state supcrlntond-
ont. County Superintendent Liggctt
charged Fluke with gambling Cone
plants sworn against him were IN
vestigated by the district attorney aud
found groundlcss and nolie pressed.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
II. &T. Q. Time Table Hearne.

House for rent.-see Mrs. +. b. Rob
erss. 2l0u
Judge A. c. Brieiz went 70 Houston
yesterday.
Miss Alma Watson returned TO Caly-
ert yesterday.
Col. A. NJ. Rhodes returned from Tay-
Tor yesterday.
H.B. Steele Of steele's store, was in
town yesterday.
Ion johnson is repapeiing the resi-.
dence Of Mr.. J. L. Hearne.
Uncle Abe Hensarling was in town
yesterday from Steep Hollow.
Mrs. A. G.. Steele and children re-
turned 10 Navasoia yesterday.
Just received a nice line Of ladies
Scissors and Shears. NJ. II. James. Il
born 10 Mr.. and Mrs. RI. Buchanan
Of the Steep Hollow community, son.
The latest thing in Fine Perfumes is
goth Century. NJ. II. James sells H. Il
Bryan will have several more hand.
some residences In another twelve
months.
Don't forget that ! spend my money
In bryan. Jno. A. Dahlgren, Photo
grapher. 20.
Sam Culbirlh Of Baird, who is visit.
ing friends In this county, was In the
city yesterday.
800 pounds, ak varieties Landreth's
new crop Turnips seeds nj lliggs and
Mawhinney's. 23l
Mr.. and Mrs. John ID. Roberts re.
turned from san Antonio on the early
morning train yesterday.
Ladies wishing 10 provide for their
helpless husbands can get the best In.
suranee with c. Blackshear. No ex'
ira charge. 09tf
Cary b. Black returned from San An.
tonic yesterday and left for his home In
MadisonNille THIS morning.
Prof.. Llpscomb and wife nj Waco re-
turned home yesterday after pleasant
visit TO Mr.. aud Mrs.. r. S. Webb.
Travelling Passenger Agents Glass Of
the Texas Midland and Vaughn OF the
Cotton Belt, were In Bryan yesterday.
/. d. Sparks says this will positively
be his last week IN Bryan. All those
who want Fine Photos are invited %
call between this and Wednesday next,
September !. lS5
The hird quarterly conference will
be held At the Methodist church here
Monday night, Sept. s, Rev. weoms
wooiion presiding.
Mfbarn Newton will accept a posi-
zion With J. W. English September lsi,
and Jap praier win return from Bten.
ham and take his old place at Tyler
Haswel's.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27

Pott Townsend, Aug. 60 The
st'arc, Portland is due iron $, Nj.
chaels ALASKA. today. and for many
days speculation has been rice ~ Ia
the amount OF gold she Will brins
down from tho Klondike hcli.
JAMES McNamcc. a passenger on The
schooner p. T., Sanders. who has been
In Alaska four years and in Klondlks
one year. expresses the opinion that
not more than 100000 has been
taken out Of the entire gold district
during the past y months
Every available tug boat on Puget
sound has been pressed into service
by the various newspapers and the
race from the straits Of fHea TO the
nearest telegraph station will be- an
exciting one.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
CURRENCY REFORM.
Chairman Hanna Eadeavoring 20 q
IIia CemHlttss At Work.

Chairman Hanna EadeAvoring 20 Get
nia Cenaltsss At work.
New York. Aug 2G.-H. II. Hanna OF
Indianapolis. chairman OF the execu-
tive committee Of the monetary con-
vontlon that met there several months
ago. IL AZ the Waldorf. The committee
held a meeting in Saratoga recently
and decided 10 appoint n commission
ers TO formulate a plan for currency
reform. This plan. when properly
drawn up. will be presented TO con-
gress Mr.. Hanna's mission TO this
city h to confer with the commission
eu chosen from this city and to see n
they will accept the places. Seven
men IN a. many different cities have
already accepted but Mr. Hanna says
he cannot make the Names public until
all are heard from. Mr.. Hanna said
there was no need TO rcitcrato the
plans and purposes % hls organization
ns they had been clearly set forth.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27

On September lst, Mr.. b. P. Wilson
will begin operating a new dairy one
mile west Of Bryan and will be prepared
TO supply FIRST class milk and butter 10
everybody at reasonable rates. Your
patronage is respectfully solicited
Leave orders at X. NJ. Wilson's store,
telephone 70. 2S6
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27

The negro who depends on the white
mans cook for food by way Of the white
mans kitchen knows that he is va.
grant. And the city recorders OF Texas
ought 10 treat him a. such.-Galyesion
News. Lots Of good work on the street
Is spelling among this class for want Of
attention.
Ia Sims SAYS he had Elk apph.
canis during the forenoon yesterday for
the place Of night operator In the tele.
phone exchange, in response TO his al
in the Eagle yesterday morning. The
place has not been given out yet. lie
neglected to state yesterday that boys
under 10 need not apply.
Wanted Switch board operator to
run from $3.50 p. m. TO 10 p. m, and
answer emergency calls until Fam.
Apply to I'D. NJ. Sims, Manager Bryan
Telephone Exchange. 23S
State Senator Perry ]. Lewis OF San
Antonio, Is here visiting Capt. J. J.. aud
Mayor Z. A. Adams. The wife Of Sen.
ator Lewis was formerly Miss Maggie
Wilson. who Is well known in Bryan.
Miss Florence Myers and Miss Belel
Neal. who have been visiting Mr. and
Mrs. J. Allen Myers, returned yesterday
10 their homes in WAKE haehie aud En-.
mis- respectively.
Your albums will show my work to
he permanent aud first.elass. See al.
vertisement for low price. Jno. A.
Dahlgren, Photographer. 22t
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
Dallas Hawkins Files Deed
of Trust.

Information by phone from Madi.
sonville has been received by the Eagle
to the effect that Dallas Hawkins, the
hardware dealer there, filed deed OF
trust Wednesday naming j. l.. Cleere
a. trustee. Amount Of assets and LA.
bilities not yet learned. The preferred
creditors are as follows + NJ Black
SlSi0i ny Randolph, $50; A B Carr,
sl72.si; Cole Bros, ss2.49; Sam b Will
son, S363.S4 DIR d Morris sr., $4,000;
Burtis Bros, $780, Buftis Bros & Ash.
ford, Sld25i W W Wiser & Son, s. 20;
Il B Harrison, IS.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
NEWS FROM KLoNDIKE.
More Of the Riches That Some Nsn
Have Tound there

nave Nnuua AhfNa.
Victoria. d. C.. Aus. 26-More good
news has come from the Klondike by
the steamer City q Topeka. which ar
rived last night. leaving Juneau just
after the arrival there Of Joe Birch,
Jas. Mckay and Archie shelp. who
made the trip from Dawson 10 Dyca In
20 DAYS They did not come any fur
Their than Juneau. but intend to 30 back
TO the mines. They had a pretty rough
trip. having to paddle and tow their
boats mp rivers, shelp was sanguine OF
the prospects along the Stewart aud
indian rivers. From SIC to SIS per
pan Is being taken out Of these rivers.
Close upon 100000 in dus,
had gone down on the river
steamers from the Klondike, the
owners intending 10 take the
steamer Portland az ST. Mlchatls.
shelp gives the llst OF juneau men who
have struck Il rich with their profits
10 date Dick law. 100000; ]. Smith.
10000; joe nrant. $4,000; Cornellua
Edwards. $4,000. John whipp'e. SiO.-
600. Harry Ash, who left on the las,
boat Tor san Francisco. 100000; an
old man, who a few months ago wa
cutting wood around Juneau. SCO.OJ0
About q dozen men who went north
within the last few weeks intending 10
90 20 the mines came back on the To-
poka and they say many viii follow
them homo.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
WRECKED BY A TYPHooN.
Steamer Gees Down Carrying rwenty-
one 81 . Cran nf ThIrtN.imn

Steamer Goes Down Carrying rwenty.
one Of Grew Of Thirty.two
London. Aug. ga special dispatch
from shanghai says that the steamer
Chang Hy Elong. Captain Scott,
bound from Penang. or Arrcca Island.
Ia the strai, Of Malacca. on the west
coast Of the Malay peninsula Cor Japan.
iounderod In a typhoon.
OF tho 30 members Of the ships com.
pany. q were drowned. Captain Scott.
as the vessel sank. committed suicide
by shooting himself with a revolver.
The eleven survivors experienced the
most terrible suffering from exposure
In open boats Tor Eve days under the
intense rays Of a tropical sun and with
no water
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
ARE You PACKINH

Tor a soiourn IN the county or At the
seashore? The wise woman doesn't
forget her many toilet requisites before
star ting, her stock Of linimenls. favor.
Ice drugs and prescriptions, sunhurn
emolients, sponges, soaps, tooth pow
ders, etc. She goes 90 Fountains,
where she knows she will get them
pure and II superior quality, and lay.
Ia her summer supply. Neither does
she forget one or morc bottles Of Cito
Cura.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
In.urr.n,. rrls..m.n y.elsrIon,

Peshawur. AUG. 26.-Fort Lundiko-
tai, situated at the oxereme end Of
Khyber pass. Earrlsonod by 900 men
Of Khyber rides. was attacked and
burned by the Afridls Tuesday. The
famous Khyber pass leading from AZ
ghanistan into India has now fallen
completely into the hands OF the insur-
gunt tribnman.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
Cuban oa...Iss come. rlr..

London. Aug. 26.-The Standards
correspondent at San Sebastian says
Il learn that Spain has often lnti-
mated her willingness 10 make consid-
cradle reductions In the the eontem-
plated West Indians tariffs In order TO
develop the trade OF Cuba with the
United States and was willing to ne
gotlate a reciprocity treaty when the
Dingley tariff came into force. But the
United States government received her
advances coldly. because Il wanted the
Cuban question settled FIRST Indeed.
Spain Is now aware that American d.
plomacy will soon raise other and
more important issues before any COM
merolal questions are likely 10 be
mooted.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
THE LYNoHISG.

Last night news reached here to
the effect that yesterday morning
the negro whose name was Bonner,
was taken from the Bellville Jail
by mob Of 200 men and hung in,
the woods half a mile from town.
He confessed to the assault upon
Mrs. Emma Zachss, the third vic
tim, who is a widow residing at
Millheim.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-27
QUADRUPLE RAPIsT
Hung by Enraged Citizens
Near Bellyille.

Yesterdays Galveston News con.
tanned an account Of the work Of a
fendish young negro ravisher in
the vicinity Of Bellville, Sealy and
Millheim, Texas. Four white wo.
men woro assaulted in one day, all
evidently by the same negro. and
the last victim was a feeble old
lady Of S. Uyears, who was found
stunned and bleeding and horribly
maltreated. The citizens turned
out in arms and the widest excite
ment prevailed. The fend was
finally caught by two ofthe search
ers and landed in the Bellville Jail.