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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-31

Giddings, Tex, Aug, 80. - Larkin
Donman, o negro living about four miles
from this place, was found dead, lie
was shot once In the back and his head
was badly bruised In two places. An
arrest has been made.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-31
sailing Of Oh. Commissions.

Washington, Aug 3O-The Cuban
commission will sail from Now York
next Saturday on the cruiser Rosolute,
which will proceed direct TO Havana
General Wade viii act a. president o.
the commission,
The Porto Ricnn commission will sail
from New York next Wednesday on the
army transport seneca
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COUNTY orrcEns.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
Judge, W. II. Hartman.
Clerk, j w. McMichael.
Attorney, A. q. Board.
Tax Collector J. i. Adams.
Tax Assessor, X. VI. Nall.
sheriff, r. G. Num-.
Treasurer, X. W. Carr.
District CLERK, j. G.. Williams.
Commissioner X. j. Deems, Peter
Thomas, Felix Phillips, P. II. airing.
ton.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-31
seIalsr. rsnnIls.. and munrr,

New York, Aug. Hundreds Of
soldiers from this regulars and the
Eighth Ohio volunteers have been sent
from Montauk 10 the army hoadquar.
ters 10 got money and transportation.
They arrived penniless and hungry.
But for the charity OF the citizens they
would have spent the night in the
streets.
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To Counterfeit Russia.

London, Aug. 30.--Tho Bealin corro.
spondent Of Tho Daily Mail says: Ger.
many aud England are trying 10 forum.
lato a common policy TO countemct Rus.
STA In China.
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psr.r ia. Plenty Of rro,I.Ien..

Washington, Aug. 30. Admiral
Dewey has informed the navy depart.
ment that he has an abundance OF sup
plies for the present needs Of his squad.
ron. In a dispatch TO the department he
announces the arrival Of an Australian
refrigerator ship with fresh meats aud
other provisions
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DE- SMITH AND THE PHONE.
A Tragedy Of the Counting Room Rs-
Lated By Puck.

A Tragedy Of the Counting Room Rs-
Lated by Puck.
Do smith rang bis tslephons-bell gem
10y
"Hullo. Central" he murmured.
A patient walt and no answer.
"Hullo. Central" O trlne louder.
No response Another ring-longer
than tho nrst
"Hullo. Central!"
De Smiths voice was slightly tlnged
with evaporation.
Silence still and the receiver rasped
as De Smiths fierce breath struck The
transmitter.
"Hullo' hullol hulI0'-great blazes,"
There came no answering voice. and
De Smith rang sayagely Tor fifteen min.
utes by the clock.
What do you mean by ringing that
way" asked o feminine voice.
Il mean that / won't wait three
hours on you, that's what mean. Ny
times worth something"
Didn't walt three hours"
know better. Give me FIVE ono
naught three"
six seven Two one?"
who said anything about six seven
,wo one? / want i've one naught
directive"
Five one nine thres'"
"Naught, naught three"
"Ting-a-llng-a-ling-a-lIng.
"Hulo,"
"Hullo'' returned Dc smith; rs Mr.
Johnson there7'
Wait a minute"
De Smith waited ten minutes. and Il
leemed like ten hours. Al last. a rlng
and an answer
"Hullo. there"
"Hullo. Johnson Say send over"
who do you want?'
johnson. Johnson amt your name
Johnson
mo, my names Thompson.
Send Johnson 10 tho phone"
mo Johnson here"
What! Aren't you Brown. JoLss q
NO. we're Ting1 & Tzw1son.
"Whog"
"Trptw q Xtwpson."
spell it2'
Huh bler-cI-stuh-a-n-d-"
"What's your number"
"Fifty-one ninety-three"
Great Caesars gn0st'"
DE Smith dropped the receiver and
ELL back against the door When he
recovered. he went at the phone
Raln.
"Hullo. Central"
"Hullo! Hullo' IIullo! SAY what do
fou want, anyway"
Ring OFF, want Central"
"There's-no- Johnson here"
u didn't say there was" howled De
smith, ring on Hullo. Central"
who are your"
DE Smith danced 20 devils horn pipe
Tound the telephone. aud then yanked
.he bell.
"Hlullo, Central where the old Nick
ere you? Hullol IuIlo' Hullo'"
stop your yellIn" This Is Thompson
It the phone.
Go TO Halifax, Thonpson' VIII you
Ing on? don't want youl"
What's that? Don't talk 30 loud
can't hear you"
Don't care whether you hear me or
iot I'm blamed"
Get back from your phone"
De Smith gasped put bis receiver In
he fork hunS 70 It with all his
strength, and rang his bell until he
wore out the battery
"Hullo Central" be murmured In
husky whisper
His eyes were bullying from his head,
md life seemed o dreary waste.
DO you want Gcxt Il Pgwson?"
NO. came the strangely mild and
husky whisper, IL want Central"
There's no Johnson here. ! tell
rOu."
"Ha' Hal Ha,"
Poor DE Smith They took him from
Ihat telephone TO an asylum, and he
muses. himself there with an old door
mob. lie holds II to his ear, and Ia
Constantly calling for JlO3 through the
'sRlslator.
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ed and gone az the mists before tn,
morning sun, and with the passing
away Of this fond ambition a great
many Of the boys have lost much
Of the military zeal they possessed
on leaving home 10 fight for oui
country. We still have a lingering
hope that we may yet see eithel
Porto Rico or the PHILIPPINE Is.
lands, Notwithstanding il has al,
ready appeared in the papers that
the Fourth Texas would be mu
tered out Of service. A greatmany
Of the boys are very anxious TO q
home, but | am willing TO stay al
long as the government needs my
service a. a soldier, whether "a
fight the spaniards or do garrison
duty.
The past week has been an inter.
esting one in Camp Tom Ball. The
I first thing 70 happen that pleased
the soldier boys more th5n any
thing that could have possibly oc.
Cured was the coming Of the pay
master to the camp. Goodness,
how glad we were to see him. We
had been here about six weeks
when he came, and | don! know
how it was with the other boys,
but think they were all in my con.
dition-hat broke.
The next event was our marsh
10 the auditorium and our enter
tainment by the ladies. The march
was a long and hot one-about six
miles-but we made il alright, and
the Houston ladies treated Us so
nice that we were all proud that
we were soldier boys. We felt that
lit was nice to be a soldier, and
with the soldiers stand
4 great deal Of stir has been 60.
ing on among the boys about sign.
ing petitions to be discharged but
our company has had nothing TO-
do with them. ] hear il said some
Of the boys have been carried be-
fore the court martial for circulat-
ing the petitions but they wereI
dismissed.
A great many visitors come to
the camp but ! can't keep track of
them.
Yesterday after the evening pa.
rade the boys OF company J., took
Capt. Parish by surprise and pre-.
sented him with a fine sword, cost.
ing about 500. Lieut.. Col. Hardy
made the presentation speech, and
he is ordinarily q fine talker, but
on this occasion outdid hemself in
his eloquence. Captain Parish
made a short talk 10 the boys, and
told them how much he appreciat.
ed their kindness.
Many thanks for the copies of
the Eagle. / get all the news out
Of them. r.. b. DEAsoN.
The shoe and Leather Review
has nominated % ticket for the real
peoples" party that will carry
the couutr Here it Is:
For Admiral,
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The Jennie Calf company, which
has been making such q phenomenal
run and packing the auditorium sum.
mer theater At Waco lately, will begin
a weeks engagement here Monday,
September o, instead Of September Q,
as heretofore announced. We heard a
gentleman who resides here aud Is a
capable Judge say that he saw the com.
pauy there lately and they gave a
splendid performance.
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The shoe and Leather Review
ha. nominated ticket for the real
peoples party that will carry
the couutr Here il il:
For Admiral,
GEORGE DEWEY.
For Vice Admiral.
WINFIELD SCOTT SCHLEY.

where Is your mother, JON
nie?" "Playing COLT And aunt?'
She's out on her wheel "And
your sister, shes training for
the football game "Then III see
your father, please" "IIc can't
come down now. lie is upstairs
giving the baby bath.n-Life.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05
ROBINSON IS
 ENJOYING LIFE
 IN CHICAGO Ex-Captain of Police Looks Prosperous. SISTER JULIA'S STATEMENT MEETING HIM, SHE REFUSED TO SHAKE HIS HAND. Positive Denial of the Report That He Had Been Killed
 in the Recent
 War.
SISTER JULIA'S STATEMENT
MEETING HIM, SHE REFUSED TO
 SHAKE HIS HAND.

Ex-Captain of Police Robinson is in Chicago. The whereabouts would not be or much interest except that 1t was re- ported that he had been shot and killed in the recent war with Spain. According to sister Julia, who has charge of the Shell ter Home on Harrison street, she met Handsome Bill,' as he was familiarly known to his associates, in the Windy City.
 Meeting her on one of the principal streets, he doffed his hat in the usual Chesterfeldian way and attempted to shake hands with her. AS Sister Julia re- fused to take his proffered hand he be- came indignant, and in sarcastic tones asked her if she did not recognize him.
 Il could not forget you, Robinson,' re- marked the plucky' woman. Your face Is like nightmare to me"
 Without deigning to reply, Robinson quickly left her.
 When seen last night at police head quarters, where she frequently visits in quest or lost children, Sister Julia read iily agreed to tell of her meeting with Rob- inson.
 "When I left this city. only short time ago." she remarked, "I did not think that Prison. had heard he had left the United States, and was led to believe that he had joined the army shortly after the after had reached Chicago saw Hand some Bill as the boys cal.ed him prome- nading one of the principal streets. He was fashionably dressed, and, to use a common expression. looked like ready money. He accosted me and, extending his hand, announced that he was glad to see me- I refused to shake hands with him. and after telling him what 1 thought of him I walked on.
 ''He seemed surprised at my refusal to recognize him, and as l walked away he looked at me as though he, would like to do me uD' I did not see him after that and was thankful for it. I am bitterly opposed to him for his actions while he was captain of the Cilv Prison and for that reason I refused to speak to him."
 Shortly after his dismissal from the Police Department Robinson informed his friends. that he was going to Dawson City, where he claimed he had an interest in a large mine. He suddenly left the city and when inquiry was made about him 1t was said that he was in Victoria working in the interest of the Spanish Govern ment. Latterly it was reported that he had joined the army of volunteers and was fighting for the stars and stripes. From the statement of Sister Julia it would seem that Handsome Bill' Is enjoying life in Chicago.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05
SANDBAGGED
 AND ROBBED
 ON THE IRON I Frank Shipman Des- perately Assaulted. NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH HIS BATTERED BODY THROWN
 INTO THE BAY. Rescued by Two Apprentices From the Ship Peleus and Resuscirated
 at the Harbor Hos
NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH
HIS BATTERED BODY THROWN
 INTO THE BAY.

Two unknown men sandbagged Frank Shipman, discharged soldier from Com pany D of the Eighteenth United States regular infantry, shortly before o'clock last evening as he was walking along the water front near section of the seawall. After relieving the semi-conscious man of s90 and a gold watch and chain the foot pads threw him into the bay from which he was rescued by two apprentices of the British ship Peleus.
 Shipman was walking along the water front last evening watching the ships as they lay at the wharves and paying no particular attention to any one. When at section 3 of the seawall he noticed two men approach him, but merely glanced at them and they at him. Immediately af- ter they passed him he felt stinging blow on the neck, and knew nothing more un- til he found himself in the waters of the bay. He set up a shout for help, which was heard aboard the Peleus.
 Apprentices H. w. Lovegrove and A. c. Landale lowered boat, and with consid- erable difficulty succeeded in rescuing the fled and Shipman, but half conscious from the blow and the water he had taken in, was removed to the Harbor Hospital. Drs. ritzgibbon and Scannell worked with the victim for some time, and within a couple of hours had him as good as new, barring a soreness of the neck, where the Sandbag struck him.
 On the 18th of last month Shipman ar rived in San Francisco on the City of Para His time of service in the regular army expired in October, and the war be- ing over he determined to visit his fam fly. When the Para arrived Shipman took a room at the New Western Hotel and has been in the city since then having a good time and seeing the sights. He had considerable money with. him, spent 1t freely and drank a good deal.
 Shipman can give no description what ever of the men who assaulted him, so the police have no clew upon which to work,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05
ROUGH ON THE SUPERVISORS. Rev. MT. Coombe on the New Charter
 and Civic Regeneration,

The Rev. Philip Coombe, in his sermon at Richmond Congregational Church, ex- pressed the hope that the Board of Super visors under the new charter would be an important factor in the great movement for civic regeneration.
 "I believe" he said, that there is a great deal of hope for us through govern ment under the new charter. The meas ure will provide home rule. The various commissions now appointed by the Gov ernor will be named by the chief execu- tive of the city, who is best qualified to know its needs. The Mayors in the past have been generally good men, but that encomium cannot be passed upon the Su- pervisors. The people will have greater power than before, for the granting of franchises and other proposed ordinances must first be submitted to the voters.
 Our hope for civic regeneration lies also in the fact that the charter will make known to the Supervisors what their duty is and always keep. it before powers, their former judicial and admin istrative prerogatives being placed in the hands of the judiciary and the Mayor. They will understand that they are not the servants of corporations, but of the people. All the money that is paid for the Government of the city will be used for that object only, and not squandered in other directions.
 fact that we will have better protection for health and morals than before. The good government of the new charter in New York has lowered the death rate in that city.
 I've should grasp the opportunity of in the future these men will do their whole duty. Let us hope that we are that will be an honor to California and @ credit to the United States"
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05
TRIED MoNOXIDE.
A Young Woman Turns on the Gas
 Without Fatal Results.

Mrs. Ruby Hall who occupies rooms in an uptown restaurant building, at- tempted to commit suicide last night. She placed one end of a drop light tube over gas jet and opened the stopcock, then she got into bed and placed the other end of the tube in her mouth. Before she became unconscious she repented her rash act and attempted to leave the room, but fell on the floor. A moment or two later her sister discovered an odor of gas from Ruby's room, and opening the door saw what had happened and gave the alarm. Doctors were summoned, but there was no occasion for their services, as the young woman had not inhaled enough of the deadly monoxide to imperil her life.
 This is the third time the woman has at tempted to destroy herself, and her sis ter says that every time she gets mad she tries to end her life. On two former occasions she had quarrels with her hus- band and took poison, but did not suf- fer any great inconvenience because of the small dose taken. The alleged req son for the attempted suicide last even- ing is that she Is tired of living. About month ago Mrs. Hall left her husband and went to live at her present abode
 When the other occupants of the house discovered that Ruby had attempted sui eide they immediately dispatched mes- sengers to her husband, and he came to her bedside There is no danger of the woman dying.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05

accident while making balloon ascension at the Chotes some time ago, did not at- tempt to again soar among the clouds yesterday as advertised. His physician advised against the exhibition and Fred Harper, Vosmer's associate, consented to inspire the multitude. Harper made the prettest ascension of the season. The balloon when the ropes were cut scared straight toward the heavens for about 5000 feet and then the daring aeronaut cut the parachute loose. So straight had the balloon. made the ascent that the para chute dropped just outside the grounds, or rather tangled on a trolley wire, and Harper was obliged to drop about twelve feet to the ground. This he accomplished without accident In two weeks Vosmer will make an ascension, and doubtless on that day the Chutes will be well patron ized.
 Following are the results of the aquatic contests at Sutros Baths: 50-yard dash, novice-Dan Harris first, H. Anderson second. Diving, juvenile-A. Hayes first, H. Seebach second. Obstacle race-A: Hayes first. H. Seebach second 10O-yard dash, amateurs and juvenile-E. Bonni, field first, A. Hayes second. Trick and fancy diving-E. Bonnifield first, A. Hayes second. Trapeze and high diving F. Green, first prize.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05
AT THE PARK AND CLIFF. Immense Crowds Gather at All the
 Pleasure Resorts.

Thousands upon thousands of pleasure seekers thronged the park and beach yes- terday afternoon, while the Chutes, Cliff House and Sutros Baths were crowded almost to the limit. The drive at the park was the largest for months. Among the most attractive rigs that "did" the drives was a handsome drag drawn by four dashing horses, which contained the prominent architects who are privileged to propose plans for the University of California buildings ID. Despardelle, Stephen Goldman, Austin Willard Lord, J. J. B. Reinstein.
 Notwithstanding the great gathering and number of vehicles on the drive, no cyclists from Newark got tangled up and three of the number suffered a few scratches, but this was the only incident that approached an accident. Among the most important donations received at the museum this week are: One insignia or of Honor" Hawaii, very rare, as only a few were conferred presented by M. H. de Young; one ancient bond in the sum of two hundred and forty (240) pounds issued in Prince George County Mary land, on December IA, 1727, together with and. date and such as they used to put on important documents of that period presented by D. F. Verdenal of New York; two large steel shells and one large stone projectile from Fort Philipe, Cayite Manila Bay, and one wooden stand taken from the wreck of the Spanish warship ulloa, destroyed by the American fleet in Manila Bay. May 1. 1898, presented by J. D. and A. B. Spreckels.
 c. w. VoSmer, who met with shocking
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05

ried out armfuls, and when the gang finished their job very few bottles were left. A trunk on the top floor Was also broken open and its con- tents stolen.
 A telephone message was sent to the Southern Police Station shortly before noon and three officers were dispatched to the scene. By that time the gang had disappeared, but two small boys and young man who were discovered crossing a vacant lot adjoining the bottling es- tablishment with half dozen bot ties among them, were arrested and put in "the tanks" pending further inquiry. They declared they found the bottles in the vacant lot and were not among those who entered the place. A young man, who gave his occupation as a ballplayer, was also arrested. He was considerably under the influence of liquor and the officers believed that his 'jag'' was the result of the stolen beer and porter A charge of drunk" was entered against him so as to de- tain him pending further inquiry.
 The officers found three sacks filled with the bottled liquor and a case hidden away in a corner of the vacant lot ana sent them to the City Prison. How many bottles were stolen will not be known till the proprietor Is consulted to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05
"ToAsTEDn THE DIRECTORS.
Rev. John Wilson Makes the School Board Crookedness the Theme
 of His Sermon.

As prelude to his sermon at Howard street Methodist Church last evening, the Rev. John A. B. Wilson grilled the Board of School Directors and arraigned them bitterly for their arbitrary action in holding back the pay of the teachers for the month of November and giving the preference of first payment to the mer- chants, who have realized fat profits from their dealings with the department The reason for this favoring of the mer- chants, he said, was because they not only had votes, but recourse to the Di- rectors bondsmen while the teachers had neither. Concerning the board Rev. MT. Wilson said, in part:
 I presume that all who read the morning pa- pers on Thursday were astonished by the in- formation that the School Directors of this city had by vote indefinitely postponed the sal aries of the teachers of our public schools for the month of November It is known that with count for this purpose of ssO,o0O the Board of Supervisors. are, allowed sl1O.O0O per oanmd be the HaS tSs aet been allowed the bills would have limit and so those who should have been first paid were by vote denied their warrants The tradespeople and contractors have their redress upon the bondsmen of the directors. which I believe, the teachers have not. And the busi- ness people have votes also
 It is dreadful to think of what goes on in this city; corruption Is charged in almost every department. The charges against the School Department are made everywhere. Is 1t not time that something be done before the ruin of our city is complete? Should not its fair fame be sufficiently precious to somebody to cause a halt or, at least, honest inquiry into these alleged dshonesties? Is it true that $500 fence has been put about school prem ises at cost of s15,oOO? I want to know if it is true. If so. who proited by the steal and what is the city going to do about it? And if not true, then let them be punished who reck- lessly assail the reputation of our public off, cers.
 If this gangrene invades the department of pulic instruction that Is good place to begin proceedings. And 900 educated women of blameess regulations and 100 men of like char acter will make good leaders for a successful crusade.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05
An Imposter.

A middle-aged woman calling herself Mrs. Green is imposing on the charitable people of this city and the public is warned that she is an imposter. She has already duped number of people in the Western Addition. She represents that she is native of Carlisle, England, and that her husband died on the steamer Coptic during her last trip from Hong kong. She exhibits bogus application for a foreign money order and tells her credulous listeners that 1t is an order which she cannot get cashed. as she has no acquaintance to identify her at the Postoffice. No person by the name of Green died on the Coptic and the Post ofhce authorities say no advice for a ceiyed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05

but are making every effort to find the guilty parties. When the apprentices from the Peleus pulled Shipman from the water he wore no coat nor vest. A search of the dock resulted in these articles of that it was the intention of the footpads to take them, but fearing detection left them behind. Shipman's cries for help, barely heard aboard the PeIeus. at Ii is probable that when he struck the cold water he partially recovered conscious ness and owes his life to that fact.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05
SHALL MIDNIGHT SEE
 THE BALLROOMS CLOSE?

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