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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20
Want. to FIND Her nro,hsr

wants 70 NAnu ueF hfnANfE
While unpacking a sample order Of
chinaVare from Germany the other
day. Frank C. Young. a Second street
importer. discovered blue envelope
tucked away In a vase. On opening u
a letter written In German was dis
closed. Being an expert German echol-
ar. Mr. Young translated the missive
which read az follows: ITO whom Il
may concern: My brother William
BletEntr, left Carlsbad. Germany, two
years ago, for America. where he In
tended to engage In the china bust
ness. After short time his CORE
spondcncc abruptly ended and after
that an our letters were returned un-
claimed | am a packer In a china
house and have been placing these
notes IN every order to America On
hopes that they might be seen by my
brother or some one that knows him.
Trusting that the person who nnds
this win convey any information which
would aid me. remain. very truly
Cora BleiEner. Carlsbad. Germany. o.
Philadelphia Record.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20
A VANISHED CIVILIZATION.
Work Done by the Jesuit. In south
America.

Work Done BY the Jesuit. Ia south
America.
The pioneers OF civilization In South
America were the Jesults, says Llppln-
colts Although their influence In
many respects may not always have
been what was most conducive to the
prosperity OF the new settlement. yet
their mode OF treating the natives was
more humane and their plan for the
development aud progress OF the coun-
try more advanced than any other at
tCmpts OF that period. They sought to
establish a permanent home for their
sect with a wealth and splendor that
would equal that OF the old world and
their work was characterized by pru-
dcncc. industry and wisdom. other
settlers came only as fortune-hunting
Adventures to onslavc the natives. pill
lage the country and then return 20
their own land with lll-gotten gains.
Monuments OF the Jcsults SIN remain
IN churches. aqueducts. cities In ruins
and the history Of 100 prosperous mis-
sions. from the Amazon 20 BrazIls
southern borders We see their signs
Tho agucducts OF Rio de Janoiro. the
hundred churches OF Bahia, the stone
water dams on the rivers OF Goyaz
the crumhling ruins OF almost every
state OF Brazil tell OF the Jesuit occu.
patton. Other settlers Of that period
left almost nothing behind them. thci'
mission was 20 destroy, tear down and
drive out the only element OF good a,
country had. that they might establish
the reign OF terror slavery and rapinS
that cursed the country SO long.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Sarcasm ls a Rhetorical nowcr con-
cCaling a bee.
Il disgusts us 90 see others doins the
foolish ti.nFs We DO.
Every man who has < rcat faith has
grea, power Cor good
An investment 10 knowledge always
pays the bes, interest
No man was ever converted while
nursing an aching tooth.
Nothing gives one a more melan-
choly ieeling than a clock that docsn't
run.
That man who can afford to mako
enemies Is certainly rich In expedi-
cnts.
According 70 the world an odd rich
man Is eccentric; an odd poor man a
fool.
Il Is an unfortunate fact that clerical
morals do not always Sc with clerical
garb.
During slippery weather. pray less
and put more ashes on your side
walk.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

The proper degree OF formaliiy OBJ
served At the white House. 20 FAR as
the oficlals are concerned. Is some
times IN contrast with the procedure
IN earlier days. In recently published
recollectlons Of long life. the author
describes a scene he witnessed al the
White House In President Van Buren's
time. Ia honor Of the Inauguration. a
cheese had been sent 10 the new chief
magistrate. Il was the size Of a large.
round table" Pieces Of Il, together
with crackers. were handed round TO
persons assembled. Tho whole house
and almost the whole city was redolent
Of cheese. fragments Of Il lying every
where on ne streets" All this may
seem ts have brought the President
nearer the people. but the country can
to-day quite appropriately dispense
with that form OF paternallsm.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

New York. Feb. 8. is97.-one OF the
most remarkable feats OF engineering
on record Is nearing completion. and.
beginning Thursday Feb. II. the pas
senger entering New York from the
north will ride over one OF the grand
est examples Of steel railway construc-
ton yet accomplished In this age OF
marvellous results In that direction.
Going south at ilsth street. the tracks
OF the New York Central begin to rise
gradually. and at i35th street they
cross the Harlem river on the new
four-track steel draw-bridge. at an ele-
walton Of "a feet above high tide.
This massive structure Is remarka-
Bile In being the FIRST four-traek draw
bridge ever constructed and Ia the
largest bridge Of the kind In the world.
II Ia 400 feet long and weighs $500
tons. The draw-bridge ia IS feet 6
inches wide. from center to center OF
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

ina series OF papers titled Emerson
Sixty Yoau Aflor," now appearing In
an eastern monthly, the transcendental
philosopher Is tried aud found wanting
where ordinary human relationships
are concerned. He suspected the In
siitutlon OF marriage and could hardly
speak Of q .wlthou, some Kind Of cavcat
or precaution." In his theory Of the
relation between the sexes there Is
neither good sense. nor manly feeling.
nor sound philosophy; itisapure piece
OF dogmatlsm aad reminds as that he
vas brad 10 ths arleathood.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20
THESE De SONS OF ANAK.
And some Of Them Were Horn nsfors
Columbus Discovered America.


And some 81 Them Were Horn hsfore
Columbus Discovered America.
The great register Of Alameda eoun-
", which Is considered the true and
oficlal index 70 the age and height
OF the male residents OF this city,
contains some remarkable Information
concerning well-known citizens. says
the San Francisco Examiner. County
Clerk Frank c. Jordan prepared the
work. and he has been highly compli-
mented for the excellent production
that gives full information about the
electors. Since the register has been on
the market circus freak managers and
dime museum runners have been look
ing lovingly IN this direction In the
hope OF securing profitable sidcshoW
attractions They have read the great
register Il is shown by that document
that prominent citilous attain a great
height and live Cor centuries. The
oldest man in Alameda county, accord
Ing 90 the register. Be- William Allen. n
carpenter living ln che Second Ward.
Who has attained the age OF 55d years
John ". Alexander o. travelling man,
Is sC5 years Old ana llA f,ot high. Then
there ls Ceosgc a. Allen who used 90
Do deputy recorder Hc Is apparently
Young man. but In this register Dc
ls s26 years old and only feet high
John o. Cadman. the San Francisco
insurance man and grcat gunshot
would never be- recognized by al.
friends from his omcIal description, Tor
ne Is registered 1855 years and 9'a feet
I'M height There are scores Of others
who are on the oficial list
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

outside trusses. and IL carried on three
very heavy trusscs. Between the cen.
trail and each Of the two side trusscs
Ia a clear space OF 90 feet, which per
mits the passage Of two sets OF double
tracks. The floor Is corrugated and the
rails are bolted 70 q on steel tie-plates.
The trusses Of the draw-bridge span
are 90 feet high In the center and 20
feet high az each end. AZ the highest
part OF these trusscs Is situated the
enginc.houre. which contains two
osclllaiing double-cyllnder engines,
which turn the draw, and can be
worked together or separately. 80 that
n one should break down at any time
the other can DO the work
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

~ Berthelet. member Of the insti-
tute. formerly minister. and distln-
guished chemist. gives Il as his opinion
that gas fumes or cyaniden Of potas-
stun are preferable TO the American
method Of electrical execution Of Grim
inals. but he believes that France will
never abandon the gulllotine.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

have to pass through; all tugs. canal
boats. barges, ETC.. will have ample
room 10 so unde rihe bridge while Il Is
closed.
The Harlem river. having been de-
clarcd D. congress ship canal, the
secretary OF war has issued orders that
an tugs and barges shall joint their
smoke-s,acks and dag poles, 10 enable
them 10 pass under the bridge while Il
Is closed lie has also ordered thu
the bridge shall not be opened between
the hours OF seven and ten o'clock In
the morning and four and seven In
the afternoon. except Tor police, Ore or
government vessels. the hours named
covering the great business trafiic In
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

OF other now buildings OF less impor'
lance. North OF the Harlem river. on
the Harlem division. Is Bronx park,
which Is TO contain the great botanical
gardens and geological gardens OF
Greater New York. and within a few
years this portion Of the city will Of
Ter attractions which will be unsur-
passed In their character by any city
In the world
Greater New York, which Is 10 milca
wide by 80 miles long. certainly Offers
the tourist and seeker after knowledg,
or pleasure more inducements than ans
other American city. and few cities In
Europe can equal H.
ADIRONDACK.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Metals More Precious Than Gold.
There are several rare metals that
are much more valuable than gold
Gallium. for example. Is quoted in the
market at 5000 al ounce avoirdupols.
Tens OF zinc ores must be worked over
In order TO obtain a trifiing quantity.
Most costly OF all metals save only gal
lium. IL germanlum. which Is quoted
at 81, i25 per ounce. Rhodlum II worth
sIi2.5e an ounce; ruthenium. 800 an
ounce; Osmium. t2s an ounce; and pail
lAdlum, ga an ounce. The last Ia
about equal in value 70 gold. These
mstals arc OF no great commercial i'm
portance. Most OF them are mere cur
ioalties OF the laboratory. having been
discovered originally BY accident. In
eldental TO the analysis Of orea. II has
been suggested that some OF them
mlght be coined. but the supply OF
them Is too uncertain. That was the
dlnieulty with . lAtlnun. which the
Russian government minted In the
arst halt OF the present century.
Iridium Is utilized 10 some extent for
making instruments Of dellcacy which
must have the property OF not eorrod-
ing. Il resisis the action Of all single
acids. fta only important use is for
tipping gold pena For this purpose
the grains OF Il. which are Fat like
gold duSt, are picked out with magni-
tying glassea Al the minis Il makes
a good deal Of trouble. the dlfleuliy be.
ing found In separating It from gold
huillon.-AmerioAn Journal Of PhoioE.
raphy.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

"Movc forward, please" said the con-
ductor In the crowded cable car.
Not on your NO" replied the gentle
man addressed, taking a fresh grip on
the strap.
But there are gcntlcmen on the plat
form who wish to set In" continued the
collector % fares:
well. they can't have my place. Thls
lady ls my wife and know this road
from start 20 finish. II anybody IL go
ing 20 sit IN her lap this trip. I'm tina,
person. I'm on 10 this r0ad's curves
--Yonkers Statesman.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

The financial report Of one OF the
college football associations. for the
past season. has these items: Physi-
clans. ti2s; medicine. $3.50. This out
lay. during a comparatively brief peri
cd. for a few young men selected for
physical endurance. indicates that a
pastime may have its battle-nelds on
which one may look with a degree Of
calmness.-if he has mo friend. no
brother there"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Perfumes we're introduced Into Eng.
land In the reign Of Queen Elizabeth.
The iraln dlspatchers on two OF the
New England railways are women.
Both are efficient In this most exactlng
work
IEo inmates Of female orphan asy-
lum In Naples. when over eighteen
years OF age. are sent TO a ncighborlnG
church. Co be chosen Ia marriage. Al.
tired ln black. they kneel before N,
altar. and the suiiors pass before them
each selecting the glrl he thinks viii
mako the best wife.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

The United States consul At catanla,
Sicily. reports the cost OF labor In
lemon handling In Sicily (reduced to
United States money! a. follows
Overseer. per day. 50 TO CSC; expert
enccd women who select the fruit. Sic,
wrappers Gin tissue paper. i9c: girls
who clean lemons (plok out lice with
sticks and brushesl. iie; Girls who do
other various kinds Of labor, i6c. All
these are with the exception OF the
oyerseeD women and girls. who have
10 feed and clothe themselves out Of
these scanty wages. They live upon
a "panu1za" lsmali loaf Of bread three
times a day with a little fruit, plate
Of maccaronl and perhaps a glass Of
cheap Wins. They commence work
early IN the morning Cat this season
before daybreakl. DO not eat anything
until 10 or II o'clock. when they res,
a few moments and eat their bread.
The men who make aud nail up the
boxes receive csc per day. and those
who pick the fruit from the trees &c
Another expense Ia transportation OF
the fruit to the city. depending upon
the distance. Lemons are bought by
the thousand. counting 1870 to the
thousand. The price paid for the
September TO December crop runs from
s2.i6 TO s2.52 per thousand. The Jan
uary TO May crop runs from SOC 4
si25. although extra choice fruit o
this crop which viii bear shipping
from England to the United State
brings as high as Si.So per thousand
The large lemons known as "spat
fora" which are yellow In Fobruarl
ana March. bring $500 70 $3.50 an'
even a. hlgh as $3.50 TO 1870 and ever
higher. per thousand.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

A young woman In Richmond. Va.
tells one Of the local papers that when
she received her hrst masculine kiss
she felt AZ n something was running
down her nerves on feet Of diamonds,
escorted by several little cupida In
ehaTiots drawn by angles shaded by
honsysuckles and can0pied by melted
rainhows" Ia II any wonder the girll
like 10 be kissedl
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Abdul Hamld. the Sultan Of Turkey
A. a bankrupt potoniate, but he con-
tlnues 10 live in a decent fashion, The
retainer Of bis household number r.
ooo including 5000 ladies Of the ha-
rem. with an this family and the a.
nor Of killing Armcnians. the sick
man" hasn't time 10 pay bis debts.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Philadelphia spent s2.OOO.OOO more
than Chicago did for new buildings
last year. That eastern town may be
somnolent. but she makes other towns
open their eyes occasionally.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

This IL what those important little urgant.
the tldneYs arr whsn healthy On disorder
they may didfr in ali three paft cuiau li.s.
easa utuallF destroys them aur. raslgflY. not
simultaneously and one may o. active while
The other ls semi.paraiyred Give o. hHih =
hsalihful |mpuiss Win. ut etfitnE them.
With Hnststtsf's stomach riiisrs, winch lore.
stalls such dreadful malaties a. huHh 'a de.
ease and diahsiss Tee the Ritter. altn iur
mtlauh bilious. rheumatic, nervous, bowel
aud hidnsy trouhle
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Repr,sentatl7s Lambert viii into
dueo a .Nlu cRdy IN the session OF the
Kansas leg. stature making q a misde-
meanor Tor women % wear hloomorl
or 10 appear IN a public thoroughiaro
rldinr a bicycle. Mr.. Lambert says
thai The bicycle habit destroys the
health Of women.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Buffer says that he was a good
deal put out al your meeting las,
night"
Il should say he was We kicked
him to the head OF the stairs and then
fred him down bodily"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Benedict tell you. my boy. Il Is I'm.
possible f1r me 10 ind my wife's pock.
et. Batcheller-You shouldn't be- dis.
couragod Look az NE, haven't beer
able to hnd even a wife Yonker',
Statesman.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Hereafter no momser o. the macon
le fraternity In Minnesota can soil In
to1loanta. and 100 persons now In the
LIQUOR business will BE- expelled from
tho order n they DO no, change taeIr
occupations The masona Of Mime
sofa evidently want to be clcssed a.
GOOD Temperance people.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

chlcaeo's city council having passed
an ordinance prohibiting women from
wearing big hats at the thcaior. the
gentle sex will cndeavor 70 have law
enacted preventing men going out be-
tween acts for drinks.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

AN Is prone TO de-
clare that natures
work IL superior at
all times to that OF
his: but. In view OF
the results accom-
pl shed by lsh cult
urlsts. there Is room
for doubt that the
declaration Is at al
times an axiom
says the Philadel
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

A partisan burglar recently cracked
a safe In a restaurant high up In the
Elael tower. He Is at the top Of his
profession.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Some Of the new governors walked
10 their inauguratlons and some rode.
but II Is worthy OF note that all took
mighty good care 10 get there.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Public men would often do better II
they we're not afraid.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

The man whose life is not more or
Iesa Influenced by some woman can be
depended on to make frequent mis-
takea
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

During the year recently ended 81
ia families IN New York were eyicted
from their Aomea Upward Of 100000
A....., heinaa within the twelve
monehs found themselves without food
Or shelter
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

A hali.brecd Indian named nsulan-
.er claims half Of Kansas City. II he
sad been a full-hlood be would have
wanted the whole town.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Il is possible 10 incur the everlasting
onmlty Of a man by finding him work
that he cannot slight
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Delaware Is going TO abolish the
whipping post. The state should make
a clean Job OF It by abolishing Ad-
dicks al the same time.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

The only thing poor old John L. had
LETT was a chip and the usual thirst.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

To CUnE A COLD N ONE DAr.
Taks LAXATIVE nfomo Quinins Tablets an
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Glasgow boasts Of i0TC6 Sunday
school teachers and ii5.5ai scholars,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20
GREATER NEW YORK.
AN ERA IN THE HISTORY OF
THE METROPOLIS.

Completion Of the New York Centrars
Four-Traek Draw-Bridgs over the Har-
lem River. aud OF the ss.Ooo.Oo0 steel
vIAduct From 10th to iG0th street.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Just W re ben 81 oa'e.r,t,. es.ay s.sA,T-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20
IMPROVE ON NATURE.
PRopIoALITY IN SOME OF HER
METHODS CORRECTED.

Process Of Matching shad 81 nristoi-
II l. Interesting a. wen as ins'ruo-
uve-uow the Culturist Manlpulate'
ths Nation
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Mexico is to have a sa.Oooo0o c.tt,n
mill.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

Pugillst Corbeit Indignantly ctnios
that he thrashod his stage manager.
Il Il serious matter nowadays 10
charge a pugillai With lighting.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-20

There are a great many people who
would b. better on n they only knew
hat asking questions Is no, oonyorsa-
ton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-09
WILL SERVE.


Mayor Hoos. as one of the committee
appointed to see Engineer Fteley and as
certain if he will accept an appointment
from the city to aid in preparing specifi-
cations and plans for the acquisition of
a new supply of water today sent letter
to the gentleman requesting an interview
The Mayor is particularly anxious to
have Mr.. Fteley retained, as from many
sources he has learned that he is en-
tirely competent and free from any bonds
which may cause him to look with favor
on any corporation or individual desiring
to compete for the water contract. Mr.
F'teley the Mayor has also learned, is a
gentleman of wide experience and just
the man that is required for such an
emergency.
His Honor is anxious to have the pre-
liminary work begun. He anticipates
hearing from Mr.. Fte1ey tomorrow If
he will consider the proposition az all to
enter the city's employ the Mayor and
other members of the committee win wait
on him at his convenience.
From source which is not made known
it has been learned that Mr. Fteley will
accept the citys offer to aid in the pre-
paration of specifications and plans if
not molested by outsiders who pretend
to have but in reality have no knowledge
OF the water supply problem.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-06-09

OPPOSED TO PEACE.
Sultan Will Delay a Final
Treaty With Greece as
Long as Possible.
POWERS PROPOSE HARD TERMS
Turkey to Hold the Frontier Noun
tain Crests -Capitulations
Modified.

lBy cable to The Associated PresAl
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 9, 1Ss7-It
is expected that strong pressure will be
needed to overcome the resistance of the
Turkish Government to the retrocession
of Thessaly. Reports that Great Britain
is opposing on religious grounds Turk
ey's retention of Thessaly are being cir
culated here with the view of exciting
MusSulman fanaticism
The powers contend that, as they guar
antee the integrity of Turkey, the latter
must respect the integrity of others.
In memorandum submitted to the
Turkish Government, the powers propose
that the crests of the mountains on the
Greek frontier be occupied by Turkish,
instead of Greek, troops, and also that
the indemnity be in proportion to the re-
sources of Greece. 1t is further propos-
ed to modify the capitulations or special
privileges enjoyed by Greek subjects in
Turkey, with the view of abolishing GER
tain abuses which have been the SUBJ
Ject of complaint upon the part of the
Turks
The two latter questions will be en-
trusted to commission of experts and
the delimiting of the frontier will be
executed by an International Military
Commission.
1t now rests with the Turkish Govern
ment as to whether peace will be con-
cluded speedily or not and it is be-
lieved the Sultan will resist SO long as
possible.
ish, Russian and italian Embassies to
Thessaly, with instructions to report
upon the situation there, is due to the
reports in circulation that the Turkish
Thessaly, where many villages are said
TO nave been destroyed by them.