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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

This is a novel of which Eliza Orne White
is the author and Houghton, Mif1in & Co.
the publishers. 1t is a tale of neighbor-
hood life, with unusual incidents and
good deal of prosaic detail. The main pur-
pose is to trace the slow development of
girls character, from a shy childhood to
mature womanhood, and her gradual dis
illusionment concerning the man who was
her first ideal There is nothing exciting
about the story
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

This book, by Charles Belmont Davis, is
a collection of short stories more the
Bohemian" order than any other. They
have to do with people who are just be-
yond the pale of good society, and the
author is at his best when telling of the do
ingS of the expatriated cosmopolitans along
the Riviera. Mr.. Davis, who is brother of
Richard Harding Davis. has clear-cut
satisfying way of saying things, and the
tales have the merit Of being more than In
teresting. Herbert S. Stone 81 Co., pub
fishers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

The sixteen members who voted for the
Taggart park-Iand ordinance will not, in all
probability, favor an investigation which be-
gins with evidence showing that two prices
were paid for the property. They will not
publish testimony which convicts them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

This story. by Frank S. Child. is further
designated as "A Tale of the Great Awak-
ening in New England" AS author of THE
Colonial Parson" and other works Mr. Child
has shown his intimate knowledge of early
New England history He writes as If he
had lived In the period which he describes.
The Puritan's Wooing" is laid in the time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

For some years past w. o. Stoddard has
been known as writer of capital stories
for boys. THE First Cruiser Out contains
three by him, all stories of the sea. The
first is story of Cuban filibustering ex-
pedition, with plenty of danger and excite
ment, while the other two tell of wrecks
and rescues in which manly boys play i'm
portant parts. The stories are such as boys
like. Chicago: Herbert S. Stone & Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

Just now Ex-Governor Altgeld is making
war upon Mayer Harrison. of Chicago, with
the intention of being a candidate for
mayor. A fight between these two men for
the Office of mayor would attract attention
outside of Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

Her refusal was ultimate. He could divine
as much by her complacenr calm.
Il shall never love another woman as /
have loved your he exclaimed.
Nor" she quered.
mo. Next time 1 shall love some one for
her beauty
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22
The Minute Boy. of Lexington.

This story, by Edward Stratemeyer, a
popular writer of Juveniles. deals with the
exploits and adventures of some of the
young patriots OF the revolutionary war
period. Some of the historic incidents of the
period are introduced effectively, and the
story possesses for young readers interest in
other directions. Boston, Estes q Lauriat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

Contrary to the usual rule later reports
increase instead of diminish the losses by
the recent fire i'm Terre Haute. 1t was really
one of the most destructive that has ever
occurred in the State, but Terre Haute has
a great deal of reserve force and will easily
rise above the disaster At least that will be
the hope of it's well-wishers throughout the
State
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

PrOmnfIN.

81 want TO know" imperiously said the
caller, what you mean by saying book
has a restful atmosphere"
IT mean" answered the critic, without a
moments hesitation, that there was moth
ing windy about IL"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

Paul Leicester Ford has attracted many
discriminating readers by his original style,
keen analysis of character and dramatic por-
trayal of situations "Tattle Tales of Gu
pid contains four short stories and two
plays by him, all dealing more or less with
love affairs and up-to-date emotions They
are very clever and readable. Dodd Mead
G IN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

Public opinion in Chicago was so vehement
against the proposed ffty-year street-raiI-
way franchise that a number of aldermen
who were supposed to be in favor of the
measure voted against it. Still, the people
keep up guard mount
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

At time when the industries of the
United States ase pushing their products
into the markets of the world, Bailey, of
Texas. gave a fitting exhibition of his
craftsmanship in his effort to delay the pro-
posed appropriation for the Paris EXPOSE
sion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

Thus far sevcnty-four residents of Indiana
have signed the memorial against imperial
ISM That is a small number, but it is larger
than those signing in all the New England
States outside of Massachusetts,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

Excited New Yorker want to know why
in the mama Of all the blazes should have
to pay more for a cab 1 hire in front of a
hotel than for one hire along the street.
Policeman Cause the hotel cabs Is par
ticularly for the use of strangers in town,
see?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

The Washington correspondent of the
Pittsburg Dispatch has discovered that Col.
Bryan has won nearly all the Democratic
senators over to the ratification of the Span
fish treaty, and that not over half a dozen
senators will vote against it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

The New York World appeals to Mr. Bry-
I'm to make the trusts the chief issue in 1900,
while its rival, The Journal, insists that ex-
pansion is the winning card. No consider
able authority has remarked that 16 to 1 will
help the Democracy in 1900
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22
rhe cheerful Idiot.

1.-THE railroad engineer" said the smart
boarder, must be happy man. He whis-
ties at his work.
Begging your pardon" said the Cheerful
Idiot, prompt to crush all possible rivalry,
The works at his whistle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

Contrary to general expectation the treaty
of peace contains no provision regarding an
''open-door" trade policy i'm the Philippines
The only provision on the subject is that
which admits Spanish ships and merchan-
disc to Philippine ports on the same terms
sss American ships and merchandise for a
period Of ten years. Trade regulations with
all other countries are left to the control of
Congress
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

CHICAGO, Dec M-Aibert Nelson to-day
shot Mrs. Aggie Johnson three times then
cut his own throat. Both have chances Of
recovery Jealousy is said to have been
the motive. Mrs. Johnson separated from
her husband some time ago and since then
Nelson has been paying her attention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

1.-The Fortunes Of THE Fellow by VIII
Allen Drumgoole, is a wholesome story of
a good healthy boy and dog which has
the same characteristics. 1t is a pleasant
tale--a good one for young folks. and has
much beneficial instruction in it. L. c.
Page e, Co. Boston.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

"The right to acquire territory is an ele-
ment of nationality" said Senator Platt of
Connecticut, in his recent speech. That is
the opinion of the large majority for whom
ahe senator spoke.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

with the Black Prince is a story of adj
venture by w. 0. Stoddard, who can tell
tales that are good for boys. This particu-
lar story Is full of knightly and chivalrous
deeds, and would make a good holiday gift
d. Appleton q Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22
A EnmiIinr Sfnrv.

Dana, Estes & Co, of Boston. have is
sued an attractive edition of Mrs. Burnett's
famous short story "Editha's Burglar" The
story is too familiar to everybody TO need
is as brave and sweet and the burglar as
nice as ever.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

General Skaters testimony before the
war investigation committee was entirely
consistent with his record at Santiago He
fought like soldier and he talked like one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

Lieutenant Hobson has done much in the
east few days to remove the glamour from
great acts and lower the popular standard
of heroism
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

An informal conference of Democratic
leaders in Iowa has agreed to drop free sill
yer from future platforms in that State.
Thus the lost cause continues to lose
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

M n.A@ iI - q, Nil, ~.
instantly killed to-day by being struck on
the head by timber which fell six stories.
crushing his skull. He was at work ON the
building.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

Little men are coupling their names with
jefferson in connection with annexation. If
he were alive they would not dare do it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

AS cause of destructive fires the Christ
mas show window seems to have quite out
stripped the Fourth Of July firecracker.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22

The fun text Of the treaty Of peace as sent
from Madrid does not diner materially from
she summary heretofore published. except
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-22
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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05
REMARKABLE PETITION.
The nrowns Protest Against Thsl, Llfs
Iusuranos Policies Bsing soid.

Linooln. Neb, Nov. A remark.
able petition has been filed in tho dis
trict court Of Lancaster county by
Charles r., David W and George X.
Brown, who seek TO have Receiver Hill
Of the defunct Lincoln Savings bank TO-.
strained from selling 10 the highest bid.
ders insurance policies aggregating slb,.
900 on the lives Of the Browns, pledged
10 secure a lien. The novel claim il adj.
yancod that BY thus disposing Of the
policies the lives Of tho plaintiffs are
placed IN jeopardy.
The Brown brothers met with reversos
aud were obliged TO part with their
life insurance - collateral for lien.
The policies may BE- paid only at tho
death Of the assured, hence the claim is
made that by the refusing them n great
inducomont Is offered the holder with
the parties insured.
Judge Holmes has assigned the case
for hearing at the term Of court which
meets this month.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05
WEYLER LOOTED THE
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
To Cover Up shs Grim. de ssaes rhr--
Inssesst Msa 90 Prison 20 SAT-
fer FOR uis Deed.

San Francisco. Nov "A special
10 The Chronile from Manila says;
Direct evidence connecting General
Weyler. Of Cuban fame. with whOsesale
looting Of ths Philippine treasury has
been uneaTthed AZ Bilibid prison, by
Maximano Rosales and Julian Reyes.
who were sent 10 that prison as scape-
goat official thieves and who were lib.
Grated by order Of Major General Otis.
But the doliverance came 20 late for tho
third prisoner convicted Of the same
crime, for he died eight days before tho
American army entered the city When
Captain Mohatt, SUPERINTENDENT Of
prisons, began his Investigations Of the
cases Of the prisoners confined In Bill
bid, and Rosales an5 Reyes declared
thoy were uniusily alGering for the
crimes Of others and begged that their
case BE- reopened They ayerred that
Weyler aud his associates had looted the
treasury OF tl 5000 in Mexican silver
and that they have been accused Of the
crime and sent 20 jail Mr. Moifatt
made a report Of the matter 70 General
Macarthur and an examination Of the
books at the treasury department was
ordered. The books showed that during
tho Weyler regime several immense
sums Of money had been withdrawn and
there IL an unsatisfactory showing ~ %
the disposition Of H. Rosales was one
Of the cashiers Of the treasury and de-.
olares that Weyler himself came 20 the
treasury 70 aid In the crime. As he al.
leges II has been decided 20 make a
full investigation Of tho case
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05
LOCAL NEWS.

George Deaton ofLedbetter, is in
the city,,
Miss Adah Board went 10 Waco
Yesterday
Prof. !. c. Nagle went to Corsi'
cana yesterday.
Major W. r. Cavitt went q
Houston yesterday.
II. B. Steele Of MudyilIe, was in
the city yesterday.
Father Litwora came down from
Bremond yesterday.
Major T. +. Durham was here
>bem Longyiew yesterday.
David Shirley and W. J. Riley
ofReliance, we're in town yesterday
Dodson's roof paint contains no
Creosoie TO ruin tin roof, and H. cheap
George Dixon and +. 5. Wilcox
were here yesterday from Bench.
ley,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05
NOT SATISFIED WITH
AMERICAN RULE.
General Stone says the Psrss Hlssss
Are Losing Fsiih In the
DATED states

New York, Nov. 4.-Gsneral Roy
ssne, who has just returned from Por-
70 Rico, says the people Of Porto Rico
Are not At all satisfied with American
rule. There Ia growing difference be-
tween the natives and the militia which
"a greatly 20 b. regretted. When the
army Of occupation first invaded the Ia
land the natives received the Americans
70 cordially that they expected TO DO
treated a. people Of this country, and
not a. conquered province. The treat
nent they have received from our hands
has been Just the opposite. This has
produced a chill.
What he Porto Ricans want, 4" said
General Stone, us 10 b. taken IN ~ a
part Of the United States. They do not
expect 70 enter the Union as a state. but
asa people In training 70 be advanced
iosiatohood. In addition 20 this, they
want free trade with the United States,
and there IL no reason that can see
why they should not have H. Az pres.
eni they arr forced 20 pay duty on all
imported goods, Spanish goods included,
which were free before.
"Our military government Of the IL.
land has been far from satisfactory. We
have destroyed the Spanish military
rule and have not replaced IL with Amer.
lean forces, thus destroying their safe
guards 10 life and prosperity. A 70.
suit Of this from 40 10 200 Of the finest
plantations have been destroyed by FIRE.
just who IL responsible for this cannot
say.
The infantry there IL Of very little
use In policing the island. We must
have cavaly. In addition, there should
b. a civil guard composed Of Porto ri.
can privaies and American officers
There 4 great deal Of sickness
among our troops, but IL IL due princi.
pally 20 the imprudence Of the men and
not 70 any neglect Of officers or heads Of
department."
General Stone will advise the estab-
lishment ofan electric railway system
throughout the Islands.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Peter Wade, a retired farmer Of Stark
county. his was struck by q train and
instantly kiuod.
Tho business portion Of Divide, Colo,
has been wiped out by Ere
Charles RAmbko, we'll known grocer
Of g. JOSEPH, No, mysierious!y disap.
pearod from his home last Friday.
Near Kamiah, Ida. a few days ago an
armed Indian was torn TO pieoas by a
tilyortip bear.
Tho Marsdon cellulose works II Ow.
ensboro, KY, will ship 100 tons Of oellu.
lose to Newport News for use IN che con.
struction Of tho bat,leships Kentucky
and Keartarge.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05
0,.lIan 30 a.nsr.I KIl.h.nnr.

London, Nov 1.-The streets uf the
city were crowded by an immense nun.
b'r 81 people seeking 70 witness General
Kitchener triumphal progress to Guild
hall 90 receive the freedom Of the city OF
London and the sword Of honor present.
cd him In recognition Of his defeat OF
the Dorvishes at Omdurman. The gen.
eral received great ovation, A., accom-.
panied by three aidos.de.oamp. and in
the dress Of full generals uniform
with an Egyptian sash, he drove
through the streets At Guild hall there
was the quaintest kind Of ceremony,
which was witnessed by some 1900 spec.
tAtors chiefly city dignitaries and their
families, though Lord Rosobory, Lord
HAisbury and tho lord chancellor and a
few other noiables wore present.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05
AFFAIRS AT PEKlN.
Chinese Troop. May Take Possession de-
spite FsrsiEn Minister Protest.

Chinese Troeps May Take Possession de-
spite Foreign Ministers Protest.
Pokin, Nov 4-In spite Of the formal
promises Of the Chinese foreign Office
there h every indication Of concerted
movement o. Chinese troops In the
neighhorhood Of the capital II i said
that Kang-Yi, a high Manohu ofibial,
who Is next Ia rank 10 the late Prince
Koung IN the kioun 70 hon or council II
state has obtained great influence over
the dowagor empress lie d bitterly
anti.foreign and hopelessiy conservative.
lt is probable that Kang.Ki was insti.
gator Of the edici reestablishing the bow
and arrow exercises for Chinese soldiers.
Il IL reported that Yuan Shek Hal,
the Chinese general IN command Of FOR.
eign drilled troops At Ten Tsin, and an
officer whose power Il much dreaded BY
the dowager empress and her advisers,
has received grant money ostensibly for
tho purpose " increasing the strength
n his division 90 5000 men. n IL IL
shown that the dowager empress can
rely upon his ability Il has been said
that Yuan Shek Hal might use =
troops In conformity with the views Of
the foreign ministers at Pekin.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05
CUBAN PRISONERS BACK.
Seventeen s.ni Trom Cubs Go csuia
Reach New York.


New Ynk NOV. 4-sevenieon Gu.
bans arrived hers on the steamer Kaiser
Wilhelm, having been released from the
Spanish rrion NJ Ceuta recently. They
were sent 10 this country At the expense
Of the United States government and
are the hrsi batch Of released political
prisoners 10 arrive In New York. They
will b. returned 70 Cuba At the expense
d the United States
Fernando Sierra, one Of the men, al.
though . Cuban by birth. Is an Ameri.
can citizen HIS father was one Of tire
early PATRIOTS and died years ago on the
field q battle In the fight against Spain.
The young man was the only one Of %
party who could speak the English Ian
guage and he undertook 70 interpret I n
his comrades Tho men, While th, y
were no, dressed very well, appeared 10
10 te In the best Of health and their ap-
peannce was the cause Of some remark
among the immigrant officials who eon-
Trusted their healthy condition after
years In a Spanish prison with that of
our own troops when they return after
their short stay In Cuba. The men de.
clare that they are going back TO Cuta
% begin life again.
They were released from the CeutA
prison some weeks ago. Many Of those
who arrived were in for life. while n
majority u them were serving \ SO.year
term. The lowest sentence which any
Of them had received was ~ years.
There were confined In the state prison
40 men, all convicted OF taking part in
the war against Spain.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05
KILLED BY A 1--WE WIRE.
An American soldier Meets Death In
the streets ~ Honolulu,

An American soldier Meets Death In
the streets ~ Honolulu.
Victoria, b. C., Nov. Honolulu NJ.
vices tell Of the accidental electrocuiion
Of Thomas HannAn Of san Francisco, a
member Of company |. New Yoak en-.
gineers and \ hackmAn. also narrow
escape from death Of Private Gertz Of
San Francisco, on tho night Of Oct %.
Hannah and Gertz were In a carriage on
their way 10 camp The night was
dark and stormy IN the hoart OF the
city their journey was obstructed by a
horse lying IN the street near a deserted
hack Nearby the body Of a man was
seen Alighting Hannah placed his
hands on the body 20 LIT Il. He was
stricken dead instantly by a current Of
about 1000 volts. Gertz placed his hand
on Hannah and was hurled 70 tho
ground a passing fireman seized him
by the shoes and pulled him away from
the deadly current, thus saving his life
The electric current came from live
win that had fallen 20 the street
Hannah was native of Tennessee aud
a pressman by trade. He worked for
several years on tho san Francisco "a.
pors 40 tho outbreak Of the war he en-.
listed In the Third battalion, Second
volunteer engineers
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. sangster
have returned from Navasoia.
Misses Minnie and Matte Bul.
lock Of Reliance, were in the city
yesterday.
Mrs. ". c. Finley Of Mexia, Il
here visiting her daughter, Mrs. j.
Webb Howell.
J. W. Benson, John Dyes and
Coon Williams we're here from
Harvey yesterday.
Better have Doi.on to paint tina,
rusty roof before the winter rains set In,
lie guarantees IL Tor four years. 20i q
House For Rent-Conyeniently
located 70 Main street. Apply "a
Mrs. Tebout or W J. Walker 307
J. A. Scale Of Cedar Creek, an
old and highly esteemed citizen
Of Brazos county, was in the city
yesterday.
For Sale-Two desirable build
ing lots adjoining my residence, al,
80 one lot in bloch %. Apply tc
Mrs. G. NJ. Proctor. 800
Bishop Gallagher will arrive
from Galveston today and will con.
duct confirmation services at III,
Catholic church Sunday.
Mrs. J. J. Vandiver and daugh.
ter and Misses Viola Shaw and
Laura Minis Of Steep Hollow, were
visitors to Bryan yesterday.
It's the skill Of putting together the
proper Ingredients that makes your
prescription rght-better 20 10 Em-
mel's-a right reasonable price there
too. ls5f
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05
Chamber Of D.pu,ls. nsopsn.d.

Paris, Nov THE chamber Of dcpu.
tos reoponod today with crowded
assembly, after rs adjournment on Oct
%, the day II the fall of the cabinet
presided over by NJ. Brisson. Amid
great animation the new premier, ~
Dupuy, read the ministerial declaration
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05

Columbus, O., Nov 4-Charlos Mel.
son, colored, was olectrucutcd At the
paultentiAry here, for tho murder at
Bowling Green, o., Of James thinner.
man, grocerymAn, who refused TO lend
Nelson money.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05
For Sale, Cheap.

Horse saddle and bride Apply d
j. W. Gregg, At Garth, Howell a
webb's lumber yard. %
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-11-05
"A Constant.
Steady Trade

Was noticeable Feature in our house during
the last few weeks. THE EXTRA LOW PRICES
we are making now we cannot help but do bus
mess. II Is a Pleasure to know that Customer
leaves your house Satisfied, which we are trying
to continue TO uphold