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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

Banks do not usually accept checks
which call for 81 more than the amoun,
of deposit. unless the customer Is well
known and the officers are confident
that he will promptly make up the bal
ance. Thus. II check Tor 5000 is pre-
sented and the maker has only 1912 %
his credit. the paper win usually go
back stamped No funds But one al.
,orncy recently rot around that lie
had. after long dunnIug. secured a
check from a slow-pay debtor. when
10 was presented for collection he found
that the deposit lacked $ 81 the
amount the paper called fof. and pay
ment was refused Thcrcuron he
promptly deposited s. to the account OF
The creditor aud gained 81 by the opef-
alton. for the check was oashed Wor
ccstcr Gazette.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

The first recorded institution which
bore the rlmc 81 museum. or temple
Cf the muses.. was that founded by
Ptolemy .oiCr at Alexandria ahou;
200 H. G.; this however. was rot a
museum In our sense of che word bat
rather a place appropriated % the cul-
ryutlon of lCluiug iu connection with
The celebrated Aleyandrlan library 90
any permanent or public collections Of
natural objects among th, ancients
there ls DO record. The nearest ap.
prolch 20 such @ thing was the pre-
ecrylt.0n Of remarkable specimens.
sometimes associated with supers,ltl-
Gus y,lela,lon. sometimes with legcn-
Diary stories. ln the buildIngs or tenn
pies devoted 90 religious vorrhip. With
the revival Of learning in the Middle
Ages. collections of miscellaneous OBJ
iects. antiquities as well as curiosities,
began 20 be made hy many wealthy
persons. often associated with a gal
lcry 90 sculpture and painting one
OF the earliest known printed cata-
logucs Of such a private museum d
that Of Samuel Quickelberg. a physi.
clan Of Amsterdam. published 10 1866
At Munich The earliest collections In
Great Britain were those Of the two
I "A
o' whom published In 1906 an account
~ the Museum Tradcscanillnum.
these ultimately becoming part oi N,
British Museum collections. The ear.
Hest instance Of corporate body h.
Great Britain resembling museum
was that Of the Royal Society Ia Crane
Court a catalogue Of which was pub
llshed In 1881.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17
rnIRrY MILes ZOE AN AcoaM.
Mexican nirr. Marvellous Industry In
stsring Go winter PRO, islnns.

sterlng 90 winter Provisions.
81. Nicholas. Fred A. Oher tells OF
The California woodpeclor that bores
holes IN trees and then fills them mp
With Dcorns. lie adds Down In
Meviro there lives similar wood
pecker. which stores lis nuts and
acorns Ia The hollow stalks Of the yuc-
cas- and magueys These hollow stalks
are separated by joints into several
cavities and the sngacious bird has
somehow found this ont and hores
hole at the UPPER end of each joint
aud another AZ the lower. through
which TO extract the acorns when
wanted. Then 10 ms up the stalls sol
idly and leaves Cos stores there until
needed. safe f,om the dcrrcdatlons -
any other thlcyish bird or iour.fooicd
animal Tho FIRST place in which this
curious habit was observed was on a
bin IN the midst Of desert. The hill
was covered with yuccis and magucyt.
. hut The nearest oak trees were thiftN
miles away. ard 50 q was calculated
these industrious birds had 10 make a
llrht Of sixty miles Tor each acorn
slowed thus IN The STALKS "a observer
u birds remarks There are several
strange features 10 De u-tie,d In these
facts. The rrovident instinct that
prompts this bigd 10 lay by stores of
provisions Tor the winter; the great
/ distance trayorgod 10 collect Mind Of
food 20 unusual for It's uce aHd its
seeking. in q place go remote from iis
natural abode q s.orohcuse go remark
able Can instinct alone teach or have
experience and reason taught these
binds that far better than the bark of
trees or orcyIco7 10 rocks or ans other
hiding place. are these hidden cavities
they make for themselves within the
hollow stems OF distant plants?'
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

young woman who had appeared before
them. Jupiter Jenkins had ended his
work as schoolmasior In the little sea
port town. lie had hecn studying law.
and was now employing the same for
ensic talents he had used before his
schoolroom In more lucrative II not
a higher court. lie was up in the
city. and was making a name.
When Geraldine finished her course
IN the normal school she received the
highest commentator. and the old
principal happened 10 ind a good place
for her In the same city where Jupiter
was making his way
When Geraldine had come into his
Office at The end Of her FIRST quarter Il
was the first lntimation that he had
received Of her presence IN the city.
She said she had come 20 make a pay
ment. and while she spoke poor Jupiter
was turning all sorts Of ruddy colors.
But ! hadn't heard YOU were here.
Geraldine, he said Il have been
thinking Of YOU. too and wondering N
| should hear from you. on course.
knew ! should. But somehow | can
not get YOU ont Of my head. girl" This
was punctuated with one Of the old
time thunderbolts. Fact IL. Geral-
dine I've only Just found out why I
treated YOU 80 hard when In school.
And 81 was simply thls-I loved youl
| want YOU always want you to
make me happy, 10 be my wIfe!"
Geraldine smiled as she raised her
face and received the salute from his
lips
u knew that was the matter an the
time she said Stanley Edwards
Johnson In Cincinnati Commercial.
Tribune
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

his consciousness constaatiy. and when
he thought Of these big boys he wal
truly uncomfortable
lie had another conference with Mrs
Cofhn. In which he suggested that
Geraldine had better be Kept In the
house and made 20 give closer atten-
ton to her lessons when he called
her In rseiiations he was also doing
his best to make the girl fail. And
whenAhe did fail he aid his best to
make Y uncomfortable for her. She
had 10 remain after school and get the
whole lesson. Jupiter made her re-
cite Il all. ''prccep, upon pFecept so
TO speak.
lie had conceived the ambition 10
make a teacher Of the girl tie breach
cd the subjcc; 20 Mrs Coffin. "Geral-
dine" he began. is cut ont FOR a
teacher" Mrs Ccfin started In as
constituent Eyes she u.s." he affirmed
with a thundertoit. "anl she ought 20
be sent 10 a normal school. never
went 10 ore. ard wha; I know about
teaching has been gained by expert
cnce. But there is no mistake. Tho
learning Of methods means something
in theze days. and I'm sure that "
Geraldine IS sent 10 a normal school
she will male a nrst.ra'o teacher
Mrs Coffin thought q over fcr tcw
days. and then came to the conclusion
that Mr. jenkins was right That was
the usual conclusion abou, Mr. jenkins
in the little VILLAGE The idea was
placed before Geraldine. and when she
heard OF Jupitor's prnrosal she smiled
smile that made her mother look At
her twice But Geraldine had the key
10 certain kinds 81 human nature
which was FAR ttyond her years. She
thought she would like 10 go. and Il
was great joy when she came TO
Iupiter's throne. and In her swcetes
and calmest manner thanked him Tor
his Kindness. and said she would do
her best 20 deserve IL.
Geraldine took new interest In
school She tried no more Of her
subtle ways TO disturb Jupiter and the
boys found a change In her. which at
once set their former interest at
naught
"She aint no more FUN" they all
agreed. and they troubled her no more
III.
Geraldine entered the normal school
and passed her preliminary examlna-
iions with extraordinary success. She
was one Of the three highest out Of a
large class. The veteran principal OF
the school knew human nature at o.
glance. lie wrote TO Jupiter letter
which confirmed an that worthy had
said about the wild. nomadlc Geral.
dine.
When Geraldine returned al the end
Of her first year the townspcople be-
gan to relent IN the hard opiuion they
had entertained 81 her and saw an
other person In the tall ANA earnes,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

the temporal power Of the church there
Is no political necessity for choosing an
Italian cardinal. and the growth OF
the church In America might suggest
satolll. who was the hrst papal dele
gate TO the American people, or cardi-
nal Gibbons. the prlmate OF the Ameri-
can church. One OF the most Import
ant dlgnitaries Of the church Is the
vicar general Of Rome. who happens to
be Cardinal Lucido Mary PSroeehi. a
progressive man. and one of Pope Leo's
most trusted counselors. The secre-
tary OF state. Cardinal Rampolls, Is
one OF the strongest possible candi.
dates
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

ON TO bed a man recalled that
he mrs rise the next day at S. at the
same time forgetting that his clock was
half an hour fast. In the middle Of the
night he awokc. and. on looking at his
clock. remembered that Il was half an
hour fast, and that consequently he
must wake not when the clock struck
S. but half an hour later lie then fell
into a sound slumber until he felt
himself disturbed by some unknown
cause. lie started mp with a dread
that he had awakened too late. but.
looking at his clock he saw that IL
pointed exactly to $50. Thus, In spite
Of deep sleep, the sleeper's attention
not only followed the course Of time.
but even corrected the error Of the
clock the man sleeping soundly while
the clock struck &. and awaking when
the hand silently pointed to the half
hour. sleep. It's Physiology. Etc.
by Marie de Manaceine
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

At the annual banquet Of New York's
Sons Of the Americas Revolution the
other night. Ferd w Peck Of Chicago
presented the plan which has already
received the sanction OF the president
and the senate for raising a fund gi
s250.000 by contribution from the
school children Of the United States
10 erect an appropriate monument Is
Paris TO the Marquis de Lafayette
President Mckinley has consented %
serve as chairman Of a national com
mittee TO be composed Of the COVER.
nors OF the several states; the senate
has already passed and the house will
probably adopt resolution auihorlz
ing lis appointment under whose au'
spices celebration will be held on
Laiayette's birthday, in September
next. in every schoolhouse In the INIT
ed States.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

From recent issue OF an Evanston.
H., paper we lsays the Union SlgnaD
Gull the following pertinent paragraph.
with the heading, For His Mother"
Several attempts have been made
since the raid on the blind pig 10 have
this paper suppress the name OF one %
the inmates arrested The request was
made on the ground that the young
man asked II for The sake OF his moth.
err. This The Press refused 10 do and
his name will be found 10 the list %
those arrested. The young man thought
OF his mother too late lie should have
thought OF her before. lie should have
thought of his mother when he was
wasting the hours ~ the days aud
nights Of the best part OF the life God
has given him In drinking and earous
ing in the dlsreputabie blind pigs "
Evanston We don't take much stock
In those young men that ride rough.
shod over their mothers feelings on
their road 20 the devil. and when The,
get found out then remember that they
have a mother who should be spared
the pain Of their Disgrace
Wa have found out lila, some sort 0r
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

Scottish American 4 young tenor.
whose dominant motto was vanity. vol
untccred to sing al certain benefit
concert Ia Aud Kllllc." some months
ago. Ills offer was accepted. and he.
along with ether aspranis Tor musical
fame. was requested 10 attend must
cal rehearsal. 20 that the committee
might judge OF their inertia After the
young man had finished his song he
was asked what u was called THAT. "
said the tenor. Us my fayorite song
within q mile Of Edinburgh Toon. %
Within o Mile o. Edinhoro' dac We
ca to-" said the old chairman; man.
that's mo- within hummer mile OF"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

Spain cannot scare up an ally IN
all Of Europe. Thanks 20 the great
American plan. NO entangling ALI
ances with European powers" Had
this policy been forgotten and the un-
patriotic Bayard had successfully ne.
gotiated an alliance with England we
would no, now have a friend IN En-.
rope. As It happily Is. they are an
our frlends-all except poor Old Spain.
European friendship Is more marked In
the case OF Russia. France and Ger
many. than In England. W. are Eng
lands commercial rivals: we are the
commercial allies OF an other nations
Neither does the Anglo-Saxon blood
preponderate among us; O ls only go
element Of that which goes 20 make up
the real American Germany and Ire
land are perhaps 20 larger extent the
mother country than ls England. u o.
therefore not likely that there win egei
be an alliance with any European
eouniry-Englaud especially.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

Politics as a highly desirable pro-
fession" Is a topic discussed by presl-
dent +. Benjamin Andrews. who says.
The common thought that Il Is mean
20 seek Office or accept Office uness IL
has sought the man is wholly per-
verse" This is so palpably true that Il
ought not to need discussion. Every
voter ought to be a politician: and to
cry down the ofiice-seeker or the Office
holder IL to bring contempt 10 our sys-
TEN Of government.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

On one corner OF a Chicago s.eet
Intersection myriads Of workmen are
at work building one OF the grandesi
ediices In the world Several blocks
farther down hremen are hopelessly
striving to extinguish the flames that
are rapidly consuming another great
building. Thousands OF irenzied peo-
pie are striving TO get a glimpse OF the
great walls as they crumble and fall
and then a mighty cheer goes mp. Queer
isn't Il ALL scene OF destruction al
tracts the mulitudes. while the erec-
tion OF a building that is triumph Of
the century scarcely attracts notice.
Mankind as whole loves 10 witness
the work OF distinctions angel
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

William Olmsied. who died recent
ly n, Cassopolis Mich, left $4,000 TO
Barnums circus. Il seems that he was
an eccentric old man and did not live
In harmony with his relatives. and be
decided to get even with them by leay-
Ing all his possessions. with exception
OF a small farm 10 HE wife. TO the IA
nous circus There Is no way 10 ac-
count for the strange bequest except
the possibility that Mr. Olmstei may
have received az one time free tickets
for the show. The heirs will contest
the will.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

Senator Hin has won the enmity OF
Senator Grady OF the New York legls-
lature. who says he Is both disiln-
gulshed and exiinguished: and he Is
further fortunate In the praise he gets
for his opposition TO the Ellsworth
press-gag bill
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

A child h born every six minutes 10
Greater New York. or about 10000
births a year, and 10000 persons diH
annually. The city has $4,000 lus
IN Il and 100000 Germans Doe manu-
features employ 635p0O workngman
whose wages are siOO00oO0 annuallg.
Il has 500 square miles. Boz uotcs.
length. from Tottcnylle. ou staten
Island. TO Mount 81 Vincent on ih.
Hudson, bring thirty five miles. aut
there are over ten saloons 90 each
church. ils assessed value is f22Ct
1895 and h. entire ntebledO,.
$40 COO 900
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

lIe-Surely YOU must know that I
love YOU. I cannot live without You.
she--sh.h' Papa might hear you say
that. II he nd he would be sure to
object without giving you chance to
explain.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

The loudest shouters for war are
often the men who forget the fact.
felicitously stated by Captain Mahan
OF the navy. Fighting means close re-
iations with those who are iryins to
hurt you"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

John Lawrence Sullivan decares he
can lick any man who offers him Span
ish onions with his beans. Oh. II John
could only give Don weyler one good
soaker on the point OF his awful jaw!
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

stranger understand there Is some
talk OF doing away with the bridges
over the Chicago river Natlye-Yes:
u Is thought the water In the river will
soon be- thick enough to walk over on
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

Uncle Sans daily routine nowadays
Il something unusual llo gets up be-
the morning buys few waralps ,r
lists few thousand more soldiers
strengthens q few hagbors. feeds 3D.
eagle and goes to bed Ne docsat .aY
much. but man with Two glass eyes
could easily see that be lsu't propas.
Ing TO 80 fishing
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

Father 10 you think my son pos
sesses any ability as nm artist? lnstuc-
tor Well yes. I'm one branch u draw
Ing he can even give me pointers.
Father tproudlyl indeed In what
branch? Instructor Drawing corks.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

Chauncey Depew declares DE bhtr
are still building their nests in the car
uoa's mouth However he must at
INIT thar there lie e possibility Of hci
birdh
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

The statue Of George Washington ls
one Of the objects Of interest al the
capital OF Venezuela. They like our
George.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

With some women devotion 10 a
mean husband Is merely an obstinate
determination not to admit having
made a mistake.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

II man were really 10 discover the
north pole, his wife wouldn't let him
keep Il In the house.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

A man who never changes his mind
Ia one who has so little mind that he
can't run any risks with Il.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

When woman drives a nail through
The plaster and hits a beam she thinks
che Is the smartest person she knows.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

II Is a mean man who expects hI.
dog 10 Kill n skunk.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17
Spring Medicine
A Good Blood Purifier a Neces.
sity Now
Hoods sarsaparIlla UncquaIIed for
Making Rich, Red Blood.

The necessity for taking a good Spring
Medicine TO purify the bloodand buildup
the system Is based upon natural and un-
avoidahle causes. In cold weather there
has been less Precipitation aud impurities
have not passed out Of the system rs they
should. Food has consisted largely Of
rich, fatty substances, aud there has been
less opportunity for outdoor exercise.
The result is, the blood is loaded with i'm
purities and these must be promptly ox-
PEELED or health will be endangered.
Hoods sarsapsrilia Is the best Spring
Medicine because Il Is the best blood
purifier and tonic. Thoroughly puriaes
the blood ana gives vigor and yitalitv
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17
IN 3 on YeiEs an

Illustrated pamphlets, giving expert
ence OF farmers who have become
wealthy In growing wheat reports Of
delegates etc, and full information A.
20 reduced railway rates, can be had
ON application 10 Department Interior
Ottawa, Canada, or To DR. Richardson,
Houston, Texas, Agent for Canadian
Government
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

The most noticeable feature about a
sermon Is the number OF good lIlees
FOR stopping that the speaker inils -
take advantage OF.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

WHITING With Both Hands.
Japanese children are taught 70
vylie Eith both hands.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17
JUPITER JENKINS.

OvI Non Plaee,"
wrote the red head
ed girl IN the back
seat Of the wide.
oblong schoolroom.
Harrison jenkins.
the presiding ge-
MUS Of the place,
stood scowling be-
hind his d es X,
struggling with the
class In Latin.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-04-17

Hoods Pills a.o ' & 92Sss,, ,,'9 ar
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-22
Beats this Klondyke.

Mr.. A. G. Thomas, of Marysville,
Tex, has found more valuable
discovery than has yet been made
in the Klondyke. For years he suf-
fered untold agony from consumpt-
ion, accompanied by hemorrhages;
and was absolutely cured by DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. He
declares that gold is of little value
in comparison with this marvellous
cure; would have it, even If it cost
a hundred dollars a bottle. Asth.
ma, Bronchitis and all throat and
lung affections are positively cured
by DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Trial bottles free at
George & Montgomery's Drug Store
Regular size Scots. and $1.00. Guar.
anteed to cure or price refunded.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-22
How to Prevent Group.

We have two children who are
subject TO attacks of Group. When
ever an attack is coming on my
wife gives them Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and 1t always pre-
vents an attack. 1t is a household
necessity in this county and no
matter what else we run out of, IL
would not do to be without Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. More OF
it is sold here than of all other cough
medicines combined j. M. Nick
LIE, of Nickle Bros, merchants, Nick
leville, Pa. For sale by-George and
Montgomery, Druggists.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-22
HARDINS CREEK.
HI. G. Hafey

Firstly.--How its name originat-'
ed. There was once a creek with
out name, the people were hard
ms just the same.
The farmers can't raise pump
kins on this creek they have to
plant them out inthe bottoms and
then lay poles on the vines to keep
them from wearing the pumpkins
out dragging them along as they
grow.
We can raise any thing up here
except the dead and If we had
Gabrials trumpet we could raise
them.
Health of our people is better
than sickness, our people are we'll
every day some days.
l was about to forget to tell you
about this beautiful place, it is To-
Gated where nothing else is strange
to say, it borders on several places,
when you decide to visit this place,
you must get in the road that leads
directly to it and then all you have
to do is come. We are poor spell.
ers up here, we can't spell blind pig
without an Il" If and anybody or a
nobody can tell us how we will cut
pumpkin. know the girls are
interested about some bodies ''big
brother and he lives some where
not more than few where abouts
here. Wednens are specially one
every ten years wish you all could
ENJOY life with US we eat to keep us
alive some times to keep us from
| dying we breathe the pure air from
old Chilhowee that comes from the
north pole. When our eyes behold
the dark clouds our ears hear the
mutterings of distant thunder
which is threatening rain we usually
get in the dry.
We can hear the bubbling brooks
as they leap from rock to rock
down in the deep ravines of the
mountain side whispering to the
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-22
Teachers Institute.

The Teachers Institute held at
McConnelPs school house on Sat
urday Oct. l. was very interesting
and enthusiastic.
This is the best way by which
teachers may keep interested in
their work and be posted in the
best methods of teaching.
A great responsibility is resting
upon us and we must take every
means possible and profitable in or.
der that the most good may be
done. How many of us fail to do
this. We should strive to accom-
plish the most good possible, and
to do this we should all rally to the
front in our institutes and spare no
pains in making them what they
should be. Let every teacher OF
the 9Th. 18th. 18th. and 18th. Dis
tricts be present at our next meet
ing which is to be at Prospect Nov.
8, encourage the work by your pres
ence at these Institutes, for through
the influence of these and these
alone can we reach higher plain
of education. AS it has been wise.
ly and justly said by some one "thai
without the cooperative work Of
school Officials, patrons, teachers
and children there is no school.
Come out one and all to the In.
stitute and lend a hand to the suf.
fering cause of education and make
our loyal old Blount lead in the
line of educational work.
III. G. Hafley.