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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
THE CHAMPION sNEEzER.
Kentucky Man Who Could Break Up
Camp Meeting.

Kentucky Man Who Gould Brcsk Up
Camp Meeting.
From the Louisville (Ky.l Post: Did
you ever know a man who could sneeKe
long enough to break up a camp meet
ing. to stop the taking OF testimony In
court and cause a believing COW TO
stop In disgust and wonder what the
noise was that was drowning rs thun-
derous voice." said an old fisherman
last night. On being informed that
his sneezer was entitled to cake and
all the accessories necessary 10 CON
duct an up-to-date bakery. the gentle
man consented to tell more Of bis
sneezing friend lie said: While
fishing In a mountain town In eastern
Kentucky last fall. went 10 the VIII
lage near by. one rainy morning. to at
tend circuit court. The Judge was de-
liverlng an impressive charge 20 the
grand jury. and every ear was listen
ing TO catch each word. when the still
ness Of the court was broken by an UNI
earthly ker-chew. kor-chew. ker-chew.
ker-chew. etc. etc. etc. The Judge
was thunderstruck. and Instantly ey-
cry eye was turned toward the rear
OF the room. whore a little. unob-
truslve looking old farmer sat sneez-
Ing as II his head was coming on. The
Judge ordered the sheriff TO bring the
intruder before the bench. The of-
fender came forward and the Judge had
fine entered against the innocent
cause OF the disturbance. Two Of the
sneezer's friends we're called. who tes-
tilted to the mans good character and
high standing. but said they could hear
him sneeze three miles any day In the
year. One said the sneezer once broke
mp a camp meeting with a sneezing
spell and that he saw an enragod bo-
vine stop a thunderous believing NJ 10
look In wonder at the human who
could make more noise than mad
bull. but the old fellow couldn't help
Il, and the fine was RENTED"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

hearseA Your religion smells Of the
yarnish % = funeral essket. Rather
let your religion today come and show
you the sheepfold that Cod has proyid-
ed for you. All. you say. there is =
river between this and that. know
II; but that Jordan Is only for the sheep
washing. and they shall 20 up on the
other banks snow white. They follow
the great Shepherd. They heard his
voice long ago. They are safe now
one fold and one Shepherd
Alas for those who are finally found
outside the Enclosure. The night %
their sin bowls with jackals; they are
thlrsting for their blood. The very
moment that a lamb may be frisking
upon the hills. a bear may be looking
AT II from the thicket.
In June. 1915. there was 4 very noble
party gathered in a house In 81. James
square. London. The prince regent
was present. and the occasion was
made fascinating by music and ban
quoting and by Jewels. While a qua
drille was being formed. suddenly all
the people rushed 20 the windows.
What is the matter? Henry Percy had
arrived with the news that Waterloo
had been fought. and that England had
won the day. The dance was aban-
doned; the party dispersed; lords. la
dies and musicians rushed into the
street. and In fifteen minutes from the
first announcement Of the good news
the house was emptied OF all its guests.
Oh. ys who are seated at the banquet
Of this world. or whirling In its gay
eties and frivolitiss. II you could hear
the sweet strains Of the Gospel trum-
pet announcing christs victory over
sin and death and hell. you would rush
forth. glad IN the eternal ssliveranee.
The Waterloo against Gin has been
fought. and our eommander-in-ehief
hath won the day. Oh. the Joys Of this
salvationl 90 not care what meta
phor. what comparison you have: bring
II TO me. that may use II. Amos
shall bring one simile. Isaiah another.
John another. Beautiful with pardon.
Beautiful with peace. Beautiful with
sntieipations. Or to return TO the pas
torEl tigure Of No text. come out Of
the poor pasturage OF this world into
the rich fortunes Of the Good shep-
herd.
The shepherd Of old used TO play
beautiful music. and sometimes the
sheep would gather around him and
listen. Today my heavenly shepherd
calls 20 you with the very music Of
heaven. bidding you TO leave your IN
and accept his pardon. oh, that all
this aock would hear the piping Of the
Good Shepherd.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

Pretty little feather turbans and
toques are again shown that are
positive pleasure 20 look at. after the
fall and winter craze for the cart
Wheel styles. with feathers flying hith-
or and yon. The crowns OF these
close little models are more frequent
~ plain than indcnted. the brims roll
ling. the shape round oftener than
long and oval. and the whole made OF
tapping tips Of phcasants' or doves
feathers. with algrettos In front rising
from mass % tufts and pompons.
Other hats are covered smoothly with
glossy plumagc. beautifully shaded,
the feathers arranged TO match with
the shot and ombred effects In novelty
dress goods. ycivets, and silks and
satins In dark rich colorlngs. used for
waists and dress accessories this sea.
son.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
For the bedroom.

Charming tAble-coyers for bedrooms
are made OF a square OF plain white
linen. with a hem. about eight inches
vide OF coiOred linen. For a green
room a light green linen hem should
he selected. and over the surface Of
the white linen maiden-hair ferns or
Clover leaves should be embroidered
with several shades of green Japan
soss. For yellow room one would
select yellow linen for the border.
while buttercups or yellow roses could
be selected for the embroidery designs.
on a cover having a lavender hem
hellotrope Of yiolets would be most
appropriate for decorating the white
linen
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
WHEN THE MOST FASCINATING
Woman. Zenith os Atts-ssis.ae-- Aboss.
Not BeIow. 30 Years.

Woman z-sith ef Attr.stissas-- Aboss.
Not BeIow. 10 Years
Balzac. famous as a literary and So
clal lion. was once attacked in Paris
salon by a pretty little miss OF II.
who demanded why II was that he
liked women whom she would consider
passe why. monsieur. even when
they are as old as 80 you seem to en-
Joy their society" Balzae looked at
her earnestly for a second and then
laughed heartily. He bent over 10 ex-
plain matters and remarked In Sc
rious voice as though weighing every
word he said: Perhaps the secret lies
in the simple fact that the woman OF
20 must be pleased. while the older
woman Of 40 tries to please. and the
older woman's power consists. not as
has been 30 often said. In understand
ing and making the most Of her own
charms. but In comprehending and
with happy tact calling out and max
ing the most OF the good qualities OF
the man whose favor she seeks" Just
when women are most fascinating Is.
OF course. a matter Of opinion. but the
age Is now put By observers Of good
judgment at 30 and older. All the
women famous for power over the
hearts OF men. from Cleopatra to Hell
en- down. were nearer 10 than 20 when
at the zenith OF their power. There Is
no doubt that a man always admires
a clever woman. yet he enjoys himself
better with a woman who makes him
feel that he Is clever. or course. all
the men like being entertained for
awhile by a well-informed woman. but
a man is essentially vain. and he en-
Joys much better the happy tact which
makes him believe that he is enter
tanning the well-informed woman. or
course. the woman must have the hap
py knack OF discovering what subject
the man talks about best. Then she
must listen quietly and In an interested
manner. She can draw him out with
happy queries until he Is astonished
at his own brllliancy.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
CLAIM TWO THRONES.
PRErENpERS TO THE CROWNS
OF spain AND FRANCE.


The profession Of the royal pretend
er Is very much oyerdone In Europe
Just now. A Madrid editor has found
six men who think they have claims
TO the crown OF France. besides any
number who think that they have par
amount rights TO the throne Of Spain.
and the purple Of small I'allan prin-
cipalities. The most inta ssting u
the Spanish pretenders Is not Don
Carlos, but a man whose name Is EEL
dom mentioned outside the Iberian
peninsula. lie Is the duke Of Medina
Cell, chief defender OF the faith. four
teen-fold grandee and direct descend
ant Of Ferdinand and Isabella. For
him and his family the race Of Bour-
bon-AnJou. who now rule Spain. are
nothing more than usurprs. As often
as new king Of Spain Is crowned the
dukes herald appears In the palace.
and. In the presence OF all the grandees
OF spain, protests In the name OF his
lord against this usurpation. sets forth
the claim Of the Medina-Celis to The
throne and challenges every knight
who may venture to dispute the legi,-
imacy OF the dukes rights to defend
his opinion In n duel to the death.
~on the mountain or one the plain. by
day or by night" As no grandee OF
Spain has ever seen NJ to take the
duke and his herald seriously the head
OF the house OF Medina-Celi has been
left free to spend the income from mis-
enormous fortune on his fads and TO
make perennial tours OF his numerous
estates. II Is said that he can travel
from one end Of Spain to the other and
sleep every night In one OF his own
houses. Under these circumstances he
has proved less troublesome pretend
or than Don Carlos. This chief u
Spanish pretenders was once so i'm
poyerished that. with the help OF his
secretary. he tried to turn into coin
the gold chain OF his Order OF the
Golden Fleece. By the death OF Couat
ChambOrd and some luck In matrl-
mOny. however. he was eventually en-
abled to lay up a fortune against a
rainy day and keep his decorations
away from the goldsmiths and he
pawnhrokers. A group Of pretenders
who are chronically bankrupt allie.
the Italian provinces. At almost any
time one may find In the continental
newspapers brief paragraphs concern
ing the difficulties which a count of
Aqulla. or TRAM. or Syracuse Is hay-
Ing with the sheriffs. 4 census OF pre-
tenders has not been taken 4 par
tlal list OF those who think that they
have valid claims 10 the throne 1f
France was published recently. how
ever. They are Don Carlos. Alfonso
Kill. king Of Spain; Francis. some
time king OF both Sicllies; Francis.
Ssbastian's son by his second wife. an
aunt Of the dead king Robert. once
duke Of Parma: Louis Philippe OF
Orleans. All these gentlemen are de-
scendants OF Louis XIII. Of France.
The last one 10 announce his preten-
lions TO the world is General Francis
of Bourbon. who suddenly began call
ing himself duke OF Anjou after the
count Of Paris death. and sent out a
manifesto concerning his claims This
course has been rather disastrous 10
him for he has been deprived not only
Of his command In the Spanish army,
but also Of the salary that went with q.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES.

what has become o, your baby SIS
ter, wlllle5" asked q mother OF her
little 5-year-old son. ~ haven't seen
her for an hour" "Oh. don't worry
about her. mamma replied While
you'll find her when You clean up the
rooms In the morning"
Tommy had misplaced his knife and
after searching through an his pockets
without success he exclaimed: "oh,
dear! wish had another pocket"
Why so. Tommy" asked his mother.
why, II had, It might be in that. "
was the little fellows reply.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

A. Godsond LuftIn has the dlstlnc-
ton o; owning the queerest name In
Maine. owing to the terms Of his
grandfather VIII he was to Inherit
100000. being tl,o first grandson In
the family. when the clergyman ask
cd what name he should bestow the
chlld's father said: Il think you'd be,.
ter call him q godsend. because he has
proved TIA. 10 my family" The words
spoken In iest were taken In earnest
by the clergyman. who proceeded TO
formally christen the boy as "A. Cod
send Lufkin." name which he bears
to-day. As he got nearly 100000
worth OF property along with his
name, he is trying to stand II.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

sawdust and shavings are not the
Industrial oItcasis AZ usually believed.
They have beea turned 20 account In
making ehely powdered vegetable
charcoal. eScellen; ~ a fl,ratlng me
dium. SaydHst is now mixed with
mortar. In ,hc place oi hair. In saw
mills. by series Of automatic fans
and lues. the sawdust II carried to
another building and fed TO the en-
CINE as fuel Sawdust Is converted In
to oxalic ac.d-thls method Of making
the chemical having by It's cheapness
and rapidlty displaced every other
method. The sawdust OF hard woods.
such as rosewood. Ebony. etc. Is by a
French Invention reduced 10 a pow
der, and mixed with blood into paste,
some other materials are added and
II Is pressed into moulds. where It re-
cei,cs beautiful medallion impress
sl0ns.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
VARIOUS VEGETABLES.

The tomato Is native to Mexico and
South America. II takes It's name from
a Portuguese word.
Celery was unnoticed for many years
in Great Britain until II was finally
put on the table as a choice dainty.
The watercress and the sour-dock.
which Is used as a salad In Germany.
for many centuries wasted % weeds
before they were put on the table OF
civilized man.
Beans. native 10 Europe and the
East Indies have been cultivated from
the earliest times. The pea Is a native
Of Asia and was brought by the Aryans
Into Italy and Greece.
Lentils. which come from the Hlma-
layas. were probably the FIRST plants
man ever cultivated. The lentll IL cul-
tiyated In India, Persia, Syria, Egypt.
Nubla and parts OF Europe.
The turnip came from Rome. Spinach
Is from Persia. brought into Spain By
the ARABS. Lettuce comes from the
east and the ancIents called Il the food
Of tho dead. II was eaten at the end
OF a feast to counteract the heating
effects Of the wine.
Asparagus has always been favor
ite It was originally a wild seacoast
weed Of Great Britain and Russia and
the Greeks and Romans were very fond
OF IT, It is closely related to the "a
nous asphodel. which the ancents sup
posed was the leading flower OF ely
SUM- Asparagus is so plentiful on the
Russian steppcs that the cattle eat
II like grass. In some parts OF south
ern Europe the seeds are dried and
used as a substitute for coffee.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

Once upon a time a printer brought
% Booth for inspection the proof OF a
aew poster. which, after the manner
u It's kind. announced the actor as
the eminent tragedlan. Edwin Booth "
SIR. Booth did not fully approve Of H.
Il wish you'd leave out that emil
aent tragedian business ia much
rather have II simple Edwin Booth "
1e said.
Very good. sir"
The next week the actor saw the Or /
u his new bills In position. Ills >
quest had been carried out 20 the let
er. The poster announced the coming
engagement OF Simple Edwin Booth.
Boston Budget.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

u about twelve knots an hour-oi
curse. using his pedals also. The
photo. was taken before scorching be-
anne a crime In the eyes Of all classes.
As the rider shot through the streets
In a high wind, he caused quite as
much commotlon among the inhablt-
ants as though these latter were South
Sea Islanders. instead Of stald citizens.
Used to motor-cars and other eccentric
modes OF travelling.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

Atchison Globe: II woman has
the usual luck from the time she is
% years until iO she has a lot Of babies
Of her heels and does not know what
a moment Of liberty Is. After the chill
dren are grown she Is free again. and
her yearnlng 20 have good tine
should be encouraged. II you have IN
opportunity to throw a good time In
such a woman's way, don't neglect II.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
THEIR ORIGIN.

The caull1ower came from Cyprus.
The eggplant is a native Of Asia. AZ.
rlca and South America.
Mushrooms are native to all temper
a,e countries in short grass.
Potatoes are native to Peru. and the
spaniards discovered them. From
Spain they passed into Italy and Bel.
GUM
Melons we're grown by the old Greeks
and Romans and were carried to Am.
erica by Columbus. The watermelon Ia
native 10 Africa.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
For the Wee hoy.

There is very little difference In the
style Of the little boys garments and
his sisters. that Is until he reaches the
dignity Of kills or knlckerbOckers. A
dainty model FOR a boy Of three Is a
frock Of blue serge. a blouse IN three
pieces. with added circular skirt.
which is rewn TO a serge belt. over
this belt II worn one OF tan leather.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

4 bin has been introduced In con-
gress providing that no person hold
ing a copyright for any book, map. or
pamphlet shall enter into any agree
ment, combination. or understanding
with any person or persons whereby
the parties TO said contract shall have
the exclusive privilege to sell books.
maps or pamphlets, or into any agree
ment. combination or understanding
for the purpose OF controlling or reg
ulating the output Of books. maps or
pamphlets, or for fixing. establishing.
regulating, controlling or influencing
the price for which books. maps or
pamphlets are sold" The penalty pro-
posed by the bill is 4 cancellation OF
copyright
This curious bit OF legislation il
aimed directly AT the person who seeks
TO gain a livelihood by canvassing for
books Of all sorts. While the book
agent has a bad name and is consid-
cred the most intolerable bore In ex-
lstence. Il seems scarcely fair to shut
on his means Of getting living.
Surely, all things being equal. he has
quite as good a right to follow his
trade and calling as the llghtnIng-rod
man. the sewing-mschine agent and
the vendors Of adhesive compounds
and patent kitchen utensils. As a
rule. the book handled by the agent
Is a tolerably good one. and this IL a
great point IN his favor. He Is not de-
oeiving his customer to any extent. nor
Is he obtaining money Of that worthy
under false pretenses. His book Is
good. and while It may be. and prob
ably IS. a very high priced edition, I,
has the merit OF wholesomeness and
Ia rarely a menace 10 society.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
.55Sse11sfe|95Ht
Nation Outlets.

A good recipe for mutton outlets f.:
pound neck OF mutton. egg. bread
crumbs. boiling fat. Trim the outlets.
cut on an supernuous fat. dip them
in egg. cover with breadcrumbs, put
them in a pan OF boiling fat. and ~
OF a golden brown. which will be in
about 10 minutes: serTe on hot dish
with the outlets In a circle. and the
sauce in the centre. For the sauce.
large onions. seasoning. nutmeg. or
butter. / tablespoonful Of -four. y pint
milk. or "A pint cream. and 4. pint OF
white stock. Gu; the onions into thin
slices. sprinkle salt and pepper over.
with a little grated nutmeg. put them
In q saucepan with the butter and stew
am they are quite soft. but they must
not color. dredge the -four over them.
and add the milk. or the stock and
cream: stir over the FIRE I'LL quite
smooth: rub through n coarse sieve.
and press the onion through; heat
again. taking care that It does not boil
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

tallow. Then place the egg In vinegar
or in a solution OF muriatic acid. Take
them out after a couple OF hours and
your lettering Is clear and fixed. One
tablespoonful OF muriatic acid TO a
glass OF water will make a good solu'
lion.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

Il see" said the man with nothing
To worry him, that some one has In.
vented a yacht that does It's own tack
ing" Il only wish.' said the tired
man with the tled-up thumb. that the
thing could be applied to carpets
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
A BICYCLE SAIL.

The rider OF this tricycle. is an In
Eenious person who obviously doesn't
care much for violent eXertion The
machine Is a really good one. and is
Independent OF the sails The gentle
man IN command. can. with a fayora-
bic wind. cover the ground at the rate
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
MARKING EGGS.
How 10 Surprise The Lille
Ones al Easter.

With the approach OF Easter the egg
marking craze will be coming into
vogue again. Here is a simple process.
Write whatever you want on the egg
vith a good quality Of yarnish or melted
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

From Puck: First Insane Patient
(scornfully)- on! You have wheels
in your head. Second Patient proud.
ly)-Of course, | havel And they're
ohanless wheels az that
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

The large sailor collar Is o. the
serge. while the plastron could be OF
he material striped with braid, or bet
ger STILL a white piquo front would DO
gerry effective and cool looking. The
sleeve is a small bishop and the whole
uit Is unlined.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

Prof. Carl Barrus, Of Brown unlver-
sity. has been elected corresponding
member Of the British Association for
the achievement OF science.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

The latest thing In hotel bills Of fare
Is stated to be an edible menu card.
II IA generally made Of biscuit. which
the guest eats with his cheese
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
SUNDAY DINNER

Consomme. Roast Chicken. Gran
berry Jelly. Mashed Potatoes. Brown
I'd Sweet Potatoes White Onions.
Lettuce Salad. Wafera olives.
Cheese. Fruit. Vanilla Ice Cream.
Coffee.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

I; Is said that there Is In Sonora a
tribe Of Indians with yellow hair and
blue eyes.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

Potatoes Grow smnll over There.
In Greenland potatoes never ge,
larger than marbles.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

when tea was first brought, 70 Eng.
land the leaves we're eaten.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
TALMAGE'S SERMON.
THE GOOD SHEPHERD" LAST
SUNDAYS SUBJECT.

Fron the Tsxt. Psalms. Chapter XIII.
Verse ~ Follows ''rhe Lord Is Ny
shsrhsre' The Battle Between
Wealth and Poverty.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

OF the $1,000 brewerles estimated 10
be in the world. $4,000 are In Gar
many.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

HAT with post and
rail fences. and our
pride In South
down. Astrakhan
and Flemish vArie-
ties Of sheep. there
IA no use now OF
the old-time shep-
herd. Such an one
had abundance Of
opportunity Of be-
canning A uOet he
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-18

ing facilities that surpass anything IN
that section. even including Havana.
In times not SO long ago 81 Thomas
was the emporium OF the Caribbean
sea. but the enormous expansion of
tle stream navigation enabled the
other islands 70 ENJOY direct and rapid
with the northern
countries and caused the loss of the
bulk of this trade 20 - Thomas.
The island would Dee al especially
valuable possession % the Jnitei
States. AZ il has immense coaliu-
depot- aud a floating dock capable Of
Accommodating tine largest ships tha'
frequent those waters.
santa Cruz IS wholly given mp 90
agriculture. being especially famed for
Is sugar and rum -. John is of lit-
tie or no consequence. being very
scla;lly populated.
The inhabitants OF the Danish
Islands age still in favor Of annexation
% the United States. since they know
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-18

that their fortunes are more closely
allied with ours than with those OF any
European nation. Even among the
Danish officials there il the same strong
feeling that il would result 70 the ben
eft Of al concerned. for the rank and
file would be relieved from service so far
from the home country, and the higher
officers and officials would be retired
on ample pensions. The Government
is at present expensive and somewhat
oppressive. The annual deficit TO
Denmark Is from $50, 600 TO 500. 600.
and there are no means of alternating
the financial distress. Like the in
habi:ants Of all the islands Of these
seas. the people see that their only