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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08
Nice. lively New InnrIh.

That new inheld OF ours-Eyerltt.
Conner. Mccormick and Dahlen-ls 10.
Ing to surprise a few Of them this sea.
son, writes a Chicago correspondent
IL viii bat about even with any other
field quartet In the country excepting
possibly Baltimore. aud will have
three daring base-runners. The base.
running department OF the Chicago
club, In fact, promises. since the speed
shown by Chance and Kilroy. 10 make
the opposing catchers very weary
Imagine Callahan and Chance for bat.
terry; Everitt. Dahlen. Mccormick.
LANCE and Kilroy all In the game. what
a continual circllng Of the sacks there
would be. how the fleet shins would
scurry down the lines. and how tho
runs would mount up when thus as.
sisted by fast sc0Otlng It's n lovely
prospect. isn't Il? With Doyle gone.
even the speedy BaltImores will be
slow as compared TO that bunch Of Chi.
cago base thieves. Kelley. Keller, Nc
Graw, De Montrcyille. Jennings and
Stencil are all fast. but they will hard
ly total up as many steals on the sea-
son as Lange. Mccormick. Eyerltt
Dahlen, Kilroy and Ryan. look for
those six Chicago players to swlpe at
least l25 bases this year. while | don't
think the Baltimore sextette will gei
over $780,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

small things that have personally Of
Tended the few. many shining wrongs
that worry the million are passed in
the pace. The theater appears to be
regarded as a sort Of Kloni'' venture
that needs specific legislative treatment
two or three times yea. Fire es-
eapes. exits. brick prosceniums. hat
racks, ticket spectators AID various
other appurtenances. inanlmate or AMI
mate. In or about the theater have been
considered by the solons at Albany
from time 10 time. Whether or not
these gentlemen OF Albany will take up
big game. like the theatrical syndicate.
IS another question Just at present a
bill introduced by an assemblyman
from the borough Of Brooklyn demands
state supervision over theater box OFF,
ees. with penalties for the sale OF tick
cts which do not assure the purchaser
a seat. OF recent years there have
grown up In the larger cities theaters
devoted 10 continuous performances"
beginning at noon and ending al the
usual hour OF closing the thealer at
night. While all Of these places Of en-
t,rtainment have graded prices for
seats. comparatively few have reserved
seats. Continuous performances had
their origin In New England and early
were put into successful operation IN
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

across the front OF my sweater within
easy reach OF his hand. As quick as
fash my revolver was out. and Ia shin
ing barrel pointed full at ais astonlsh-
ed face. Il guess not" / replied. This
time he agreed with me. and by my
orders he walked ahead Of me TO the
top OF the hill. encouraging his prog
resa whenever he showed signs Of lag
ging by running my wheel against his
legs. II was a question which Of us
was the most frightened. the tramp or
his captor. at the first chapter OF the
encounter. but during the walk up the
hill he looked so thoroughly crestfallcn
that / with difficulty restrained a de-
sire TO explode with laughter. AZ the
top Of the hill he obeyed orders and
started back. while | rode on alone.
thankful for the wisdom that had made
me familiar with revolver and a hip
pocket This experience will show
women how Invaluable has been the
possession Of a revolver At critical mo-
ments No woman should travel alone
without one. for they give her a greater
feeling OF protection. and as a matter
OF fact are better protectors than all
the police Of big city. when sudden
emergencies arise that are mstters OF,
not minutes. but seconds TO settle.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

ment was with the Coblesklll team Of
the New York State league. That was
In 1890, and the little fellow played
there for year Later In the same
season he played with the Allegheny
team. II was not regular engage
mcnt, however.
A friend OF Arson heard OF the re-
markable playing OF the lnnelder. and
the "old man" was told about him. Az
ter brief negotiations Dahlen was sign
ed by the Chicagos lie was a great
hit I'm Chicago and II was due 10 his
youth ana general freshness that the
name Of colts was devised for the team
lie was signed In the fall Of 1890 aud
played his first game with the Chlca-
COS In the spring OF 1891 lie has
played with the team ever since. lie
was originally a second basemln. but
was played at short by Anson and
never left that position Tor more than
one game. Dahlen Is an exceptionally
clever man with the stick, and Ia a
good basc-runnor lie Is usually the
second man TO bat on the team, and
will. In all probability assume the
same place this year. lie Is a run-get-
ter In all the term implies. being as
quick rs n fash 10 take advantage on
the bases.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

Ing" on the field A few years back
there was nothing Of that sort. and but
for the encouragement Of tho club
owners the players would not have be-
come so bolsteTous In their endeavors
10 win. The practice Of noisy coach
ing. from which most disturbances
grow. originated In the American as
ISOLATION. and was grated Into the
league with the amalgamatlon OF the
two organizations. Al first only few
teams practlced Il. but gradually all
Joined In and ball fields became almost
disreputable. II Is TO be hoped that a
new order Of things will prevail. The
rule changes effected al 81. Louis will
not materially change the game from
spectators point Of view.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

Pop Arson has. Il Is said. found At
last something which he thinks will
prove a paying business. The secret
was revealed recently by Clark Grit
hths. the pitcher. who said: They may
talk about the money to be made In
billiards. running a minor league club
or sitting In the council. bu, Anse has
got something that knocks all these
Jobs clear 70 the center field fence.
lie has a cure for 'charley-horse
and a non-puncturable pneumatic BIZ
cycle tire combined What Is IT. Well.
since his patent Is applied for, It's cells.
Jokeg Well. should say not You
see. ne has a permit 10 take all the cells
that come down the Chicago river. Eel
oil. as everybody knows Is Che best
stun In the world for Stiffness"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08
A MODERN oTHELLo.
This one Was Jealous Of Ills wIfe's
Dead Husband.


Dead Husband.
Come and fetch my corpse. am
committing suicide" Such were the
the contents Of little note received
by worthy provincial from his son.
and. obeying the summons, he prompt.
~ Travelled up TO Paris to nnd the
worst fears confirmed, says the London
Telegraph. Jean was dead. He had
hanged himself In his bedroom. and
as he kicked away the chair on which
he stood he had tried az the same time
10 blow out his brains with biz re-
yolver. but the bullet had pierced his
nose instead. and the powder had
slnged ais eyelashes. The drama. how
ever tragic as Il was. had not begun
here, Jean had played the part Of a
modern Othello. but, extraordinary 10
relate. Il was jealousy. not Of the liy-
ing. but OF the dead. which had led
him to do the deed Some years ago
ne married a very pretty and fasclnat.
ing widow and happiness relgnod IN
the household until the unlucky day
when some mlschleyous neighbors put
Il into his head that his wife was not
only devoted to the memory OF her
former husband but was telling her
friends all around that he had been
Infinitely superior TO Jean. Then the
trouble began. II particular dish
was served at dinner the man would
hint In bitter fashion that this mus,
have been a fayorita with the dear de-
parted. When. too, new gown was
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

Every ball crank knows what
pitchers curves are. but when the
wrinkle was FIRST discovered there were
many skeptics. Rusie IL acknowledged
20 be the pOssessor Of the widest ana
sharpest curves In the profession. but.
according TO veterans. odd Hoss" Rad
bourne a member Of the Providence
team In 1854. was the greatest pitcher
In America One day In 1879 Rad
bourne. who was twirling for the Du-
buque. Iowa. team under Ted SulliyGn'E
management. went 20 Ia Crosse 20
pitch game. The crowd on the
grounds was chiefly composed Of farm
ers and persons who were not up 20
date In curve pitching. although the art
had been In vogue for ten years. The
umpire was q typical countryman and
was inclined 20 favor his own team.
Radbourne was In hEe tcttle and bis
curves we're marvellous. lie worked
the corners OF the plate 20 perfection.
but the umpire would not cali a strike
unless the ball went straight over
Finally Radbourne made protest. In
a second the umpire was on his dignity
see here yer laniern-iawod TELLER. "
he bawled. yer needn't look Tor any
bother with me- I'm a-goin' ter give
yer snap away You're a-piichin' with
a trick bail Tho BAN aln't official.
Every time It leaves yer hand &c ducks
II yer can't pitch the ball straight or
get a new one that alnt a trick ball.
III give the game to our team. b'gosh 70
Radbourne tried 10 explain that the
curves were legitimate. but the umpire
would not listen 10 him. SO he was
compelled 10 shoot up speed which the
home players killed.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08
IN KOREA.

The Koreans are very quick and
bright, and pick up foreign languages
with surprising rapldity. They are
suspicious and cunning. and never trust
one another or foreigners Among
them women live secluded life and
are kept In the background
The Koreans are usually regarded as
a handsome race for their physique Is
good. though the average height is but
little over hye feet-yet the men are
very strong The hands Of both men
and women are. without exception.
small, white and exqulsltely formed,
and the taperlng fingers are carefully
attended TO.
Korea Is about 600 miles long and 1856
wide II IL very mountainous and the
climate Is one Of the finest In the
world Nine months IN the year the
skies are bright. and the winter IL SUI
perb, with It's extreme dryness, clear
skies and crisp, frosty nights. From
September TO June there are no OK
tremes Of heat or cold. Manufactures
are unimportant aud there are no arts.
The Koreans are so different from
their nelghbors, the Chinese and Japan
ese that strangers never have any dini-
Guilty In Identifying them. While they
have the slant Mongolian eye and a
complexion varying from brunette to a
swarthy olive. their noses are straight
and aqulline, with occasionally broad
and snub noses. with dlstended nos
trils; most OF the Koreans have black
hair aud those who have not cover II
with lamphlack and oil 10 make II SO
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08
SERVED HIM RIGHT.
Resributiea which ovsrtooh = Hs.rsi.-.
Eaitas.

Edito4s
skimper had a novel Newspaper az
perience In Frontierville. lie landed
In there with his outfit In a prairie
schooner drawn by four mules. HIs
stan consisted Of shock-hsadsd boy
that did everything from sweeping the
sanetum. when the accumulation OF
paper and other things amounted 10
4 blockade. to reporting the local events
by word Of mouth while skimper nut
them into English. says the Detroit
Free Press.
The town grew like a mushroom. for
II became the center OF a big mining
boom, and money was plenty. For
tunes were quickly made and IL was
not long before there sprung ID a
local aristocraey. based solely on A
foundation Of riches. 5kimper. with
the true instincts OF democracy. r,dl-
culed this In new town that had no
communication with the outer world
except by wagon trains and a pony ex-
press The indignant women raised n
crusade against him and II was not long
until his advertising patronage dwln-
died 20 less than a starvation revenue
skimper was game and swore that he
would sink with his colors flying He
found his chance Tor sweet revenge iust
as he realized that he must Give I'D the
fght and seek for pastures new. There
was branch OF a national female or.
ganization In Frontlerville. especially
popular because Of It's liberal confirm.
tions 10 the cause. Il was invited 20
the general roundup Of the society AZ
81. Louis and concluded 10 10 In A
body. Just a. this was settled skim.
ner's paper came out with a PAGE Of
summer styles, stolen from a paper
ten years old. There was a great stir
In the town and dressmakers were al,
a premium. When the Frontiersyllle
delegation marched into the big con-
vention hall, wearing antlquated bon
nets. lettering crinoline and mll.slze
hustles propriety aud fra,efual feeling
combined could not restrain the laugh
ter. As soon a. money could accom.
plish the transformation the STYLES ~
the visitors were brought up TO q 70.
but Skimpef was never forgiven and he
took retreat In little town as far east
as the Atlantic ocean would permit.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08
rnn,.In aniIr. n,hlcn.

Only two AL teams have ever had
the services Of william +. Dahien. who
has been elected captain for the COM
ing season OF the Chicago National
league ball team. In many ways Dab
len Is one Of the most remarkable play
ers on the diamond today. lie Is only
% years old. and has been playing ball
since he was lG years old. In that time
he has been connected with only two
teams. Dahlen never had 10 serve his
time. as most players DO. In the minor
leagues. His first professional engage
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

Il Is fact not generally known that
the first and the last stand Of the con.
fedefates we're made on land owned By
the same man. a part OF Bull Run
battlefield was owned by Mr.. Mclean.
After this famous battle he decided TO
move TO a locality where there would
be less fear from the ravages OF war.
BY strange coincidence he took up his
abode at Appomat;ox. which subse-
quentiy proved to bs the final battle
held OF the civil war.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

ner last week, In his home In Brook.
Ign. He fred one bullet into Pohl's
neck and then. turning the weapon on
the woman shot her five times. Peter.
son lived with Mrs. Faulkner who is
said Co be the widow Of an English sea
captain. Peterson. who had been out.
returned and found pohl IN the house
with Mrs Faulkner Without waiting
Tor an explanation he shot the man and
woman. Peterson, who Is a retired sea
eaptaln, was aTrolsd.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

From the Philadelphia Record: The
baseball magnates think they have
purified baseball A seasons trial Of
the new rules will tell. As In the past
much will depend on the efficiency OF
tho umplres. II the club owners are
earnest II should be an easy matter to
stop profanity and unnecessary kick
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08
Harsh

. don't quite see Why thai ~ de-
cadent author Is the recIplcn. Of 90
much attention. faid the oll-fashlonsd
lady. That s. very easily explained,
replied Miss Cayenne I'll re Is q
natural curiosity 10 see q person who
could put such things into cold type
without being ashamed. Washington
sfAr.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

Il have been making quite a study Of
naval warfare Faid the deliberate cltl-
zen. and ind the subject very inter
esting. Now, what do you thiak ia the
best way to equip battlsshipl?" Aad
without hesitation the lacon.c friend
answered. In a hurry. Wa hingtln
STAR
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

ers are kicking over the saiail H'
ton Il is probable that the ofier VIII
be withdrawn. OF course a genera
chorus Of served the greedy players
right" will go up from those VINO IAN
to realize that the l5i-game schedule
affords the players reasonable excuse
for asking increased salary. Ihat
schedule not only increases the work
Of the players by the larger number OF
games to be played. but adds to the
wear and tear OF the campaign through
the largely increased travel and un-
timely shifts IN the most fatiguins sea-
son Of the year. In view Of the fact
that all this Is designed TO add proht to
the club owners. why should the play
ers be blamed for seeking to extract
some profit In the way Of higher sal
aries: and. especially when the burden
falls solely upon them? Even under
baseball law II should not be an ohense
for a player 10 endeayor to better MS
condition. although It Is on record
that men have been temporarily black
listed tor Just such crime"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

Bragglns began her pro-
Iional career as child. with
Barrett. In "Rosedale'
playing the little lord. After that
she played frequent short engage
ments. one with John Mccullough In
The Gladiator" with Robert McWade.
in RIP Van Wrinkle. and a few others.
by this time. having become too large
for ehlldren's parts, and being yet too
much OF a child for grown up roles. she
was sent to school for a time. She SUD
sequently returned TO the stage, with
Hoyt's "A Hole in the Ground com
pany. and the following season Joined
The Algerians" company for a short
time. playing one of the widows ana
undcrstudying Adele Richie. She next
Joined L. r. Rice's Venus" company.
then playing In Boston. Mass. In which
she played a soubrette role and under
studied Fannie Johnson In the title
role. which she played for one week at
the Casino. The following season she
devoted TO Irish drama. appearing at
the Academy Of Music. this city. as
Grace barley. In Rory Of the Hill
Last season she sang the prima donna
role with Della Fox in both "Fleur de
Lys" and The Little Trooper" This
season she became a member OF the
Broadway Theater Opera company, and
has met with great success in the role
OF Doll Primrose In The Highway
man"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08
MANAGER HANLON

proachos the latter would only say.
we will do better By YOU next year
The fact that next year u 1858 days
Of. while in the meantime the star
club OF the league must undergo a
freezing out" made the quasireiics
cold comfort.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

Charles Frohman has laid plans for
Virginia Harmed that will separate her
from appearing on the same stage with
her husband, y. H. sothcrn. though
they will Ne permitted to play in New
York together next season. but al dit.
ferent houses. Miss Harmed Ia booked
to star In "The Adventures Of Lady Ur.
sula," while Mr.. sothern will win laur.
els In other plays
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

alsO tnu massachusetts, state mleabe
record. open TO both men and women.
She recommends a 32-caliber revolver
and carries hers in the right-hand Dip
pocket OF her boomers Mrs. Alien
writes under the heading why Gar
~ a Revolver" as follows:
II Is true we are the weaker sex, but
modern firearms make the smallest
woman a match for the most massive
man. A bullet from a tiny ivory-han-
died revolver Is Just as effective as a
blow from an ak welded by a giant
arm, and more 90. for the woman can
stand on" an adversary and terrorlze
him into submission az arms length
with a TOY gun. provided q Is loaded
with business-like cartridge. NO
woman should travel without a revolt
yer. And vhat is az much 20 ne
poln,. shs should know how 10 use Il In
an entrre-cy. ! consider that The day
has rone ty when woman should turn
20 man. az her natural protector and
never venture abroad except under the
shelterinE care % his arm. The world Is
hers. and she IL capable o. defending
herself equally az well as the best man
could defend her. provided she Is wise
enough 20 accustom herself 10 the use
OF a pistol and learn 10 pull the trig-
ger with the certainty OF hitting the OBJ
feet aimed az and not injuring herself
in the attempt. Ny revolver has been
my best friend on several occasions OF
urgent need. ~ one time Il saved me
the loss Of my century bars. | was
riding In the lonely part Of the coun-
try several miles from my c.ty home.
The day was fine and the country a
flower garden. I had dismOunted TO
gather a bunch OF wild posies. when
suddenly became aware Of the pres
snee OF rough-looklng individual.
who demanded 25 cents. his tone OF
voice evidently meaning 10 convey the
impression that II the money was not
forthcoming trouble would ensue. |
told the fellow that had no money 20
give him. but he advanced upon me
with the air OF one who had a very
easy task in hand.
"All right. miss" he said: II youse
Amt got no money, I'll be content with
desc"
Desc" meant by century bars AT
which he snatehed, for wore them
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

A physician says II child doesn't
thrive on fresh milk II should be
boiled. We suppose the doctor knows
his business, but It's pretty tough on
the child.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

He-Wbat an intelligent-looklng girl
that Miss smartleigh il. she-Yes;
but. for goodness sake. don't let her
hear you. She really thinks she L.
pretty.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

The Actors Society OF America will
give is FIRST annual performance for
the benefit OF its contingent fund at
the Fifth Avenue theater. New York.
on Thursday afternoon March "a. The
committee In charge have arranged
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

tai power She Is a woman Of tenden-
cies. but toward the highest In stage
art. gaining steadily In reputation and
art She has played with success IN
THE County Fair" "A Daughter at
Dixie" and with Cla,a Morris, always
proving herself q comodlenne Of no
mean ability. She assumes the rolo
Of June In Blue Jeans" this season.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08
THEATRICAL TOPICS.
SOME SAYINGS AND Doinos
IN sTAcELAND.
HE New York as

HE New York as
semblymen. like
Martha OF old, y
busy abou/-ayl
things ard ssps 70
be chiefly c o n
cerned about re-
forming trines that
apparently need no
reformation. In the
rush 70 san a bag
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

Nine. Won Bulow's Irritation with YER
al. who had taught the pianist almost
all he ever knew about music. 4
want you 20 become acquainted with
Nr. Rice" said a friend: he doesn't
know anything about music. but he has
composed several operas"
Delighted. am sure" murmured
the great pianist with a sarcastic
smile; he reminds me Of a man l
know at home. his name Is Verdi
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

Ned IIanlon returned from st. Louis
on the same train with President
Young. In answer TO Mr. Hanlon's re-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

Mr.. Hopeful-fiow duh II was At
wilkins party last night she-Yes:
In the early part Of the evening. II
got brighter after you left.-Standard
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

Walter Damrosch tells a little story
on his father. the late Leopold Dam
rosch. 4 budding genius came TO him
one day all the way from Peoria. and
asked that the great leader hear him
play. Damrosch accommodated him.
What did he say?' asked the genius
friends when he returned home.
"Hc must be a very religious man"
answered the Budding Genius. FOR all
the time was playing he walked up
and down saying My Gcd' Oh my
GodN"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08

We shall not be embarrassed with
too many foreign attractions next sea
son. at an events. The only stars now
booked for tours In this country dur
ing the winter Of lS9S-9o arc Olga
Nethersole and 4, S. willard. neither
OF whom can be looked upon as a nov
city. There Is a bare possibility that
Sarah Bernhardt may come over FOR q
three months tour. beginning about
Jan. /.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08
TO PROTECT HERSELF.
ALL wHEELwoMEN SHOULD
CARLY REVoLVERs.
Ter own Defsnse-Lady Champion for
Mileage Tells Of Her EteitinE
Easounssr with a Rsbbsr In .
H-sasly spot

OMEN who ride a
wheel should go
armed. says Mrs.
A. NJ. G. Allen. the
c h a mpion woman
century rider Of
the United States.
Mrs. Allen lives In
w or cester. Mass. .
and holds the ma
tlonal mileage rec
ord for women. and
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-08
LAYS 1T TO HYPNoTlsM.

John A. Hudson. Jr.. late OF Peoria
H.. believing that he was under a hyp-