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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
The Position Taken by That Denomina
tion In the War.

Washington. May 1.-THE archbish-
ops Of the Catholic church in the United
States have agreed on a letter, addressed
10 the clergy and laity Of the country,
The letter bears ON the war with Spain,
and will be read in all the churches on
next Sunday IL is Endorsed by Mgr
Martinelli, the apostolic delegation, and
Is in part:
1.-THE events that have succeeded the
blowing up Of the battleship Maine and
the sacrifice Of 266 innocent victims, the
patriotic seamen OF the United States,
have eliminated in war with Spain and
our own beloved country.
Whatever may have been the indi.
vidual opinions Of Americans prior to
the declaration Of war there can he no
two opinions as TO the duty OF every
loyal American citizen. A resort to arms
was determined upon by the chief exec
utiye Of the nation. with the advice Of
both houses Of congress and after con-
sultation with his cabinet officers, but
not until after every effort had been eX'
hausted TO bring about an honorable
and peaceful solution Of our difficulties
with Spain. The patient calmness, the
dighified forbearance, the subdued firm.
ness Of President Mckinley during the
trying time that interviewed between the
destruction Of the Maine and the dec
laration are beyond all praise, and should
command the admiration Of every true
American. We, the members Of Tn,
Catholic church, are true Americans
and as such are loyal TO our country and
our flag. and are obcdient TO the highes,
DEGREES aud the supreme authority Of
the nation
1--WE are not now engaged In a wa
Of section against section, or stat
against state, but we are united rs ON,
man against a foreign enemy and com
. mon foe, and il is our duty to labor ans
to pray for the temporal and spiritua
/ well being Of the brave soldiers who ar,
/ battling for our beloved country.
1--WE pray that God may bless am
: preserve our country in this great crisi
4 and speedily bring victory, honor an,
, peace to all our people"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12
Real Estate Transfers.

Furnished us by Mr.. J. G. Minkert
Attorney-at Law, Bryan, Texas.
Lease from Minerva Williams TO Eu.
genia Williams, 100 acres in VIM. MILL
can survey; consideration tG35.
Deed from Mrs. Sallie +. Thomas a.
X II Harrison Jr., lots In Mitchell addi.
ton TO the city Of Bryan. Consdera'
ton 500.
Deed from w. S. Stuart to ". B.
walthall, block l0l in the city Of Bryan
Consideration $4,000.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

Prof X. II. Price Of College, has gone
20 Rusk.
House to rent, near depot J, L.
Tlearn. l5s
Henry Kur,en, Of Kurten was here
yesterday.
Best toilet soap 10 cents a foot at
Halls Drugstore. l4S
A. w. shealey and daughter we're In
the city yesterday.
Miss Jessie Johnson returned from
Millican yesterday.
Sam r. Henderson returned from
Anderson yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. NJ. Camp went to
Navasota yesterday.
NJ. II. James and J. S. Mooring went
TO Waco yesterday.
Fine perfumery and toilet articles are
cheapest at Halls Drugstore. i4b
One yard Of the best toilet soap at
Halls Drugstore for % cents 40
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Carr sr., and A..
II. Carr Jr., went TO Marlin yesterday.
Several first.class new buggics for sale
on easy terms at Parks livery stable. Al
Baseballs, bats, masks and gloves at
the lowest price at b. s. Reads drug
store. lliu
j. n. Cole left Yesterday 10 attend the
bankers convention now IN session al
Austin.
n you want first-class new buggy
on easy terms apply A. Parks livery
stable. III
Arthur McWhirier, a negro wanted
on q charge Of canning at Reagan, wai
jailed here yesterday.
The county commissioner were en-
gagged yesterday with OIL GERS reports
and the claim docket.
eupt. J. NJ. Lee II the Il. x T. c. rail
road was here yesterday on bueiness
connected with the road.
Rev. and Mrs. +. c. Keith returned "a
Rogers Prairie yesaeTday after spending
couple Of days In Bryan.
Drs. r. II. and BeV. Harrison lefi yes
tefday b attend the Bfazos valley medi'
cal association meeiingat Calvert
Buy home while you are paying
rent. have a desirable house for sale
on the insiallment plan. G. A. AdamS
Agent. lS9
The southhound passenger train yes
terday afternoon left thirty volunteers
from Mckinney and sixteen from Van
Alsiyne at ilearne bound for Austin.
A complete line Of the novelties oI
Writings, Ilurds and Cranes stationery
in the latest tinis and sizes at j ;,
Reads drugstore. lllh
Bey. Tucker returned from Austin
yesterday, having failed 10 pass the
examination for admission 10 the Unit
ed States army.
Try the celebrated Magnolia blue rib
bon bottle beer the best on earth foi
family use. Sod by Jim Dohroyolny
and II Marwilski. 1870
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

New York, May Ia dispatch IA
The World from ST. Thomas W. l. says
Heavy cannonading was heard Mon.
day night of toward the Porto Rican
coast where the United States cruiser
Yale was last spoken. II Is regarded as
possible that It was an engagement b..
tween the Yale and the Spanish cruiser
Isabella II and an unknown four masted
Spanish vessel which was sighted
The Norwegian steamer Gyller has
passed here, bound for Galveston from
San Juan, Porto Rico for Spanish sup,
plies
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12
is A MERE BLUFF.
spain VIII Not send Fleet to re.
capture Manila Hay.

New York, May IA dispatch TO
The World from London says;
spain's reported project Of sending u
relief expedition TO the Philippines is
treated by military and naval experts
here as a more bluff.
In the first place, it Is considered that
the Spanish government needs all the
troops II can muster to maintain It's
dynasty nc home.
Secondly, the reserve squadron cannot
possibly be- ready for month.
Thirdly, there would be the insuper.
able coaling difficulty for the ships for a
voyage Of 5000 miles. Tho question
whether the Spanish fleet could coal at
neutral ports on the way to the Philip
pines raises a novel point OF interna.
tional law aud II the fleet sails at all /, /.
believed that II will probably have a
Rendezvous with GOLFERS sent IN advance
ut different points along the route.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

San Francisco, May 1.-THE work OF
discharging the cargo of the City OF
Pekin was begun Immediately after her
arrival and will soon be completed. She
will BE- docked, cleaned and turned OVER
20 the government when she will be
prepared for use as transport,
She will be able TO take at least 5000
soldiers, and in addition about $500 tons
OF freight BY Saturday It is expected
she can be loaded and ready TO sail
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

Washington, May Flour war
measures were passed by the senate
Tuesday. One Of them provided for
carrying on the additional work In the
adjutant generals office, the second au.
thorized the enlistment Of volunteer
signal corps, two-thirds Of the members
Of which must be- expert electricians or
telegraphers, the third was the so called
"immune bill' passed. by the house, and
the fourth was measure suspending
existing laws so that additional hospital
stewards can be appointed.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

Washington, May l!.-Reports recei
we'd ut Adjutant General Corbin's office
Tuesday show that 3i,3ii men have been
mustered into the volunteer army. 1t is
probably, however, by this time that the
actual number mustered In Is about &0,.
200 round numbers.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

Washington, May Fifth regiment
United States cavalry, scattered at yari.
Gus posts throughout Texas, has been
ordered to proceed immediately to New
Orleans Later II is 10 BE- sent TO Cuba,
although II IA not settled whether It is TO
be a part Of the first expedition to the
island.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

spanish cabinet Cri.i. 4, the aus.tlsn
To- he solved firsi.


10 lie solved first.
New York, May IA dispatch "
The Herald from Madrid says:
II is only indirectly that attention 10
paid 10 the progress Of the war here.
For the time being everyone is en-
crossed with the consideration Of the
ministerial crisis. Upon H. solution de.
ponds the immediate action Of Spain
II the cabinet weaihcrs the storm IL
will emerge from il either instructed 10
prosecute the war vigorously or else en-.
powered to take steps fog the reesiablish-
ment Of peace with the least possible
delay.
From careful consideration OF the min.
istry's action IL Is morn than probable
that the latter solution would BE- mor
In accordance with Us members person.
al desire. The quc,'ion l., will they 10
able 20 follow their desires
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

Madrid, May II. A dispatch just ne.
ceived here from Havana says the Span.
18Th steamer Montserrat which, with n
valuable cargo Of troops and large
sum Of money intended for Havana, Is.
capped the United States fleet and en-.
tered Port Cienfuegos, Cuba, has now
run the blockade Of the American squad.
ron and entered the port Of Havana in
safety. II Is claimed here that this
proves the blockade OF the Cuban ports
Il ineffective
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

san Antonio, May 1.-THE barracks
Of the First volunteer cavalry, better
known as Rooscvelt's rough riders, has
received a notable accession. A dclcga.
ton OF 80 Of the swell dressers, coach
drivers, golt players and cotilion lead.
ers Of Fifth avenue, and the New Mexi.
co squad, composed Of $40 men, have
arrived, aud many Others are on the
rond
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

Washington, May SO many ut.
terly false reports have been given out
in Madrid recently that American con.
tirination OF the arrival OF the Montser.
rat at Havana will be required befo. 4
the story Of her blockade running Is &C.
cepted as true.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

Madrid, May IA scriou, riot has
taken place at Logronok, the capital Of
the Spanish province " that name, G0
miles from Burgess Grain and provision
stores were attacked aud piliagcd 10y the
rioters The cavalry charged the mob,
but the soldiers were rcpulscd by a de-
terminod onslaught made upon them by
the women.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12
Cannot nr Connrmed.

London, May il.-Therc is no con.
firmation Of the report that the Spanish
feet from the Cape Verde islands has
returned TO Cadiz, but IL is regarded rs
the most likely movement to be made
and as an indication that Spain has de.
cided to let her West Indian possessions
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12
ANOTHER PUZZLE.
A statement Made That the spanish
Fleet Was at Csdis.

Fleet Wa. at Csdls.
London, April II The Globe pub
fishes this afternoon dispatch from
Cadiz dated Saturday last, which says
the following ships, which were all ready
for sea with the exception Of the Pelayo.
were nj that port The Pelayo, Veto
ria, Carlos V, Alminnte Oquendo, Viz
caya, Maria Teresa, Uristobil Colon, Al.
fonso XIII, Pluton, Proserpina, Osado.
Audaz, Furor and Terror; also several
torpedo boats, transports and the Nor.
MAMMA and Columbia formerly OF the
Hamburg.American line, which have
been renamed Patricia and Rapido TO
spectiyely.
The Globes correspondent added that
he believed the squadron would saii
on Wednesday and said a number
Of troops would leave for the CanA-y
islands ON May 70, while three battal.
ions Of marines ,quartcred at san FerAan.
dine, weo ready ilr embarkation.
Lieutenant Colwell, the naval attache
Of the United States embassy, SAYS he IA
by no means convinced that the Spanish
Cape Verde squadron is really at Oadiz.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12
T. change Hotel Arrivals,

ID Carson. ] Abrhamson. ST. Louis
b W Armstrong and daughter, x II
Wood, J NJ Lee, Houston A G Steele,
Alleniafm.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

We have cleaned 700 beds since
we came 10 Bryan and you can't
find seven displeased customers.
This should convince the INST
skeptical that we have a good
thing-a genuine Blessing for the
people. Now you know your beds
need cleaning. There is 10 use in
telling you this-it is an estab,
lished fact that all feather beds and
pillows need cleaning occasionally
Now is your golden chance. If We
can't please you our work will cost
YOU nothing. Clean up and have
health. l.. +. PATTERSON, Prrcti.
cal Sanitarian. l42
Mr.. Robert Asiin has just returned
from spending several days in Dial as
one Of the great political centers OF the
state, and says he believes sayers viii
be nominated for governor on the fire.
ballot when the state convention meetl
In Galveston in August
For Accident and Life Insursnc,
either 10 Lodges or Straight Life Com
panies rec Joe y. Reed n
Mrs. Julia Wipprecht came up from
Houston yesterday.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12
New York. May - dlspateh B

New York. May IA dispatch 10
The World from Cadiz says,
The war and naval departments are
advancing preparations for relief en-.
petition to the Philippines, which, II u
said, will be composed Of 5000 regular
soldiers and two battallions Of marinas
Instructions have been sent TO General
August to hold GU, as long as possible,
30 days being required for the arrival II
an expedition going by way OF the Sues
canal and the Red sea.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

London, May liza dispatch from
Madrid says a mob burned large grain
warehouse there. Tho structure "a ~.
ported to 10 total loss.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-12

Alfalfa Hay for Sale.
Those wishing alfalfa hay see Dan
Sim-. h2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
BUSY SUPPLYING SPAIN.
Government Contractors Hadn't Time
toCoal The squadron.

FORT MONROE, Va, April iG-AA
morning and until o'clock this afternoon
the Brooklyn. Texas and Massachusetts
waited for coal 10 be served them. This
coal had been ordered 40 4 o'clock yes
terday afternoon when the squadron ar
rived here and should have been deiiv-
cred by O'Clock. Telephone messages
seemed 20 have no effect and II sudden
orders had come. the feet would nave
had 20 put 70 sea without SUFFICIENT
complement Of fuel
LOADING COAL FOR SPAIN.
Then it was announced that the con-
tractors for the United States govern
ment. William Lamb & CO., agent for
Castner Curran * Built. OF Philadel-
phia, had been buslly engaged loading
1905 tons OF coal upon the English Tramp
Steamer Hampstead. destined for 81.
Vincent. Cape Verde Island. where the
Spanish torpedo h0tiila Is assembled.
Officers expressed their opinion freely,
Commodore schley saying that II the
rumor was true 10 was an outrage and
should be sufficient for the United States
20 annul their contract with the people.
When the coal lighter arrived on the
Brooklyn, Commodore Schley asked II u
were true that the English vessel had
sailed with coal. and Was Informed that
II had not but was loading.
Half an hour after Commodore Schley
had received MS report an English tramp
steamer supposed 10 be the Hampstead
and heavily laden, went BY 70 sea. Dip
ping her colOrs TO each vessel Of the fleet
as she passed. A rumOr that the govern
ment had issued an order stopping the
transport, II coal was aboard was preya-
lent. but naval officers agreed that the
sale OF coal 10 any vessel dying for
eign flag could not be denied or restrict
ed until state OF war was declared, ana
then only for cOntraband articles.
WILL BE TRIFTES.
The Sioux. one Of the tug g-boats OF the
mosquito fleet newly converted, arrived
here last night and anchored near the
squadron. Its commander. a naval ca
det. reported to Commodore schley that
the boat was not In seaworthy condition.
It's boiler. not being set 20 stand heavy
seas rolling. but only for smooth water.
He was caught IN a very heavy gale.
and the boat came very nearly being
wrecked. The engine drain tubes and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
"YOUR SHIP WONT LEAVE"
The Hampstead Considered as Good
as Bought by the Government.

NORFOLK, VA, April 16.-The British
steamer Hampstead. Captain Bland, was
stopped from loading coal Friday at
Lamberts Point. when II was found that
she was loading for st. Vincent Cape de
Verde Islands at which port two Of
Spain's crack cruisers are now lying. and
that the Flying Squadron, under Commo-
dore schley, was being delayed in its
coaling until this cargo Of 1900 tons was
completed
Evidently hasty wires worked between
Norfolk New York and Washington, for
after a short time the loading was re-
sumed and the full cargo nnished-bur
the steamer did not CO. Orders putting
her at indefinite stay were received, and
to-day Captain Bland took his clearance
papers to the custom-house here and de-
livered them up.
The Naval Inspection Board paid visit
On the Hampstead. thoroughly inspected
her. and the chief engineer evidently
voiced the satisfaction and decision OF
the board, when on leaving the vessel he
remarked 10 one of the officers;
Make yourself perfectly easy. Your
ship won't leave Norfolk.
Captain Bland said tonight:
81 consider the vessel as good as ac-
cepted by the United states"
It is now expected that the vessel will
be ordered 10 the navy yard Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
First Proposition for Ship and Cargo
Declined.
THE SHIP is HELD BY REQUEST.
Vessels of the Flying Squadron Were
Delayed i'm Getting Coal While
:he Contractors Were Loading
the Hampstead-GOvernment
hasnO Power TO StOpSale
Until War Begins.

NORFOLK, VA. April 16.-Special-
The British steamship Hampstead, which
cleared from this port yesterday with
5000 tons Of coal for st. Lucia, Cape
Verde Islands. where the Spanish tor.
pedo feet and the cruisers Cdstcbal Colon
ana Infanta Maria Theresa are reported
10 be. did not sail at daybreak this morn
Ing as she intended.
4 telegram from her New York agents.
Funch, Edye & Co, was received ordering
her 10 await further orders.
To-day a party consisting OF Lieutenant
stevens. Constructor Adams, OF the Nor
folk navy yard: Assistant Engineer En-
rich, Of the navy; Mr. Edge. OF the Nor
folk branch OF the New York agency
and Charles I. Davenport, formerly
shlp's writer on the United States steam
or Detroit. boarded her and made an offer
FOR the ship and cargo.
This was refused
The board then asked that the ship
should not sail until further advices
could be received from Washington.
10 Is stated tonight upon excellent au-
th0rity that the government agreed 70
pay the price asked for the ship and
bought her with the cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
VIII Be Three Cents Per Pound and
Ten Cents ON Tea,
A TAX ON COMMERCIAL PAPER,
TeIegrams, Proprietary and Patent
Medicines, Including Bottled Wa
ters. Tobacco, Beer, Snufi, Ci-
gars and Cigarettes VIII DC
Placed on the List of Iri-
butte Paying Articles

WASHINGTON. April 16.-The Repub-
Mcan members OF the Ways and Means
Committee Of the House have practically
prepared the revenue measure which will
be passed 10 raise revenue sufficient sufi-
clent To- carry on the war The members
propose that the present generation shall
bear the burdens Of the war, and pro-
ceeding upon that theory they have pre-
pared o. bill that viii raise between sl00.-
10000 or N2)0uo') additional revenue
per annum.
BEER AND TOBACCO.
The bin will provide for an additional
tax Of 81 per barrel upon beer. on man.
ufactured tobacco and snun the internal
revenue tax will be increased from six
TO twelve cents. The increase on cigars
and cigarettes has not been absolutely
fixed. bat f. probably win De 81 on all
classes. The proposition which the senate
placed on the tarin bill but which went
out IN conference t0 tax all stocks and
transfers OF corporations. Is embodied in
the measure. together with practically
an the scheme of internal revenue tax or
1855 which includes a stamp tax on all
checks. drafts and an instruments o.
business mortgages. loans and bonds a.
tax on patent and proprietary medicines.
and q tax on telegraph messages ana
express packages is also incorporated
in the bll This sch 81 taxation IS
estimated 10 raise $1,000 0oo.
PATENT MEDICINES.
The tax on proprietary and patent
medicines will De two cents on packages
or bottles retailing at - cents or under
and four cents on those retailing above
ticit price. The tax on telegrams Will be
one cent on all messages which cost
g cents or less and two cents Cn all
above twenty-five cents. a duty of ten
cents per pound Be- placed upon tea and
three cents per pound upon coffee.
Bottled waters are 20 be rated similar
20 patent medicines.
For the pressing needs Of the govern
ment the Secretary OF the Treasury IS
given the general power 20 issue certif-
Gates OF Indebtedness payable in one year
and 20 bear not TO exceed three per cent.
interest The Secretary Is also authoriz-
ed 10 borrow on behalf Of the government
and open by subscription a loan Of S5f0.-
OO 000 This loan IS to be placed through
the pOstOfices OF the country. the sub
treasures and government depositorieT -
low rart BONDS. which are 10 be sold at
par. They are 20 bear three per cent.
interest and TO be redeemabie after FIVE
years at the option Of the government.
and TO be due In twenty years. The
principal and Interest are 70 be payable
IN coin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE action
of the Senate leaves the Cuban resolu-
tlon in the following status;
The House heading. number and enact
ing clause, the Senate preamble. resolu-
ton, the Turpie amendment and
fourth paragraph proposed by Mr.. Teller.
In full it Is as follows:
Joint resolution for the recognition
OF independence OF the people and repub>
lie OF cuba. demanding that the governs
ment OF Spain relinquish It's authority
and government in the island of Cuba
and to withdraw fits land and naval
forces from Cuba and Cuhan waters. and
directing tho President of tho United
States TO use the and and naval forces
Of the United States to carry these reso-
lutions into effect.
MAINE A PART OF IT
Whereas, the abhorrent conditions
which nave existed for more than three
years In the island OF Cuba, so near our
own borders. have shocked the mort
sense Of the people OF the Ualted States
have been disgrace TO Christian csyillz-
alton, eliminating. as they have In tho
destruction Of a United States battleship
with two hundred and sixty-six OF it,
officers and crew. while on a friendly
visit in the harbor OF Havana. and can
not longer be endured as has been SET
forth by the President OF the United
States In his message 10 Congress OF
April II. lS9S. upon which the action Of
Congress was invited.
"Therefore-Resolved by the Senate and
House Of Representatives Of the United
States OF America in Congress assembled:
RECOGNITION.
''FIrst-That the people OF the island
OF Cuba are. and OF right ought 10 be.
free and independent. and that the. gov
ernment OF the United States hereby rec
ognizes the republic OF Cuba as the
true and lawful government VI thar
island.
"second-That Il Is the duty o. the
United States 10 demand, and the govern
ment OF tho United States does heraby
demand. that the government OF Spain at
once relinquish its authority and govern-
ment in the island OF Cuba and Withdraw
its land and naval forces from Cuba and
Cuban waters.
"Third-That the President OF tho
United States be. and he hereby Is. a.
rected and empowered 10 use the entiro
land and naval forces OF The United
States and TO call into the actual service
OF the United States. the militia OF this
several States 10 such extent as may b.
necessary to carry these resolutions into
effect
No SOVEREIGNTY. o
Fourth-That the United States hereby
disclain any disposition or intention To-
exercise sovereignty. Jurisdiction or coa-'
trol over the said island except foe the
purpose OF pacihcation thereof. and A.
sert their determination when that 4
accomplished. TO leave the government
and control OF the island 10 It's peopIe."