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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

replied. Il remember on one occa-
sior." she continued. III was when my
father and Gerald were up In town,
there was an alarm OF burglars. WIS
rnxious on ly mothers account. for
- you know she is an invalid. but for
tunately she heard nothing Of the ex-
element The servants were nearly In
Mysteries from sheer fright"
"And you. Miss weniworth?'
"Oh. / rather enjoyed the reeonnolt-
erlng than otherwise" she replied.
with a laugh
"This house Is a bit lonely. ! must
say" observed Gerald Wentworth.
but back Zoe against any ordinary
burglar"
The major smiled good-humoredly
Not that he wished to doubt the truth
Of the lattor's remark. bat he had no
faith In woman's presence Of mind In
any emergency. True. Zoe seemed
rather different 20 the average woman
he had met In his thlrty-hye years
still. she was only woman. Though
possessing n natural courtesy Of man
ner. there lurked. deep down in the
majors heart a half contempt con
descending indulgence towards the
weaker sex.
As Gerald spoke Zoe glanced at Ma
ior Miner. and observing the half
amused look In his gray eyes. she
smiled to herself-a smile half-disdaln-
full. halidenant
Your opinion OF our sex Is not fat
tering. major" she said. sweetly. turn
Ing her beautiful dark eyes In his d.
reetion. you did not think | could
read your thoughts so well" she con-
tinued. but, tell me, am not right.
you think US altogether inferior be-
ings?"
"oh. come. Miss Wentworth, you are
very severe. Please do not imagine
that wish TO undorrate your capabili-
ties. feel sure you would do justice
to the family name II occasion arose. A"
Thank you, major. Your good opln-
Ion is invaluable 10 me. assure you"
she replied. quietly.
lie shot a quick glance in her dlrec-
ton. Was she laughing at him? But
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17
Who wsaIa No. Il. 4. n,n..r,

latter Alfred Austln)
Who would not be a dancsrf
Those great skirts
In gaiaxies OF glory lifted high
By tapering fingers OF a lily hand,
In Whlrls Of active np.endor TO ana fro
Gauze-like. but not transparent. 20 can
thrill
with their voluptuous folds tho hearts Of
men,
To leap. to kiss those sofily-roundso
cheeks.
And press tina, notwithstanding.
waist
Charmed BY that ample figure. 10 10
Hpurn
All who 20 them were dearest. 10 embrace
Beauty and breadth that eyermors were
twin.
Whiriing there and whlrllng here.
Rosy CLEANS at times appear:
such a. bring. ] grieye 10 speak,
Rory blush TO rosy check.
Rosy limbs are archly shown.
Not thy rosy face alone.
Take the glft Of love. and wear
Rosy howerets IN thy hair.
who would not he a dancer1
And with her
To dance. who. whether on the illuminsd
stage.
or In the DINNER lme-liEhta as she bldss
inclines the untlring instep Tar above
The gliitering floor. one hazy silver cloud
OF waving mist. 30 that our longing eyes.
zen, as u we're. enwrapt In rapture. sec
ldealistic ease and perfect pose
la whiteHi wealth of circlinR draperiea
Thus We dcspise the past. and madly long
To break the binding links Of other
chains.
And, deaf TO every voice but hers eaFess
Beauty aud breadth that eysrmore we're
twin.
Harry Jay.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17
BY ANGRY WOMEN.
Crayon Picture swindier Encounters
Feminine Mob In an Ohio Town

Crayon Picture swindleF Encounters =
Feminine Mob In an Ohio Town
A cfayon picture man with an elias
tic conscience had hard time Of II In
the town OF Chagrin Falls. o.. recently.
After a preliminary canvass he obtain
cd several photographs OF momleis OF
different families TO enlarge. promising
their safe return. lie called last week
and exhibited an enlarged group photo
at the home Of Mrs. A. NJ. Goodwin.
who protested against the picture
frame. when she demanded her pho
tograph the agent said he would re-
turn Il for flfty cents. This the lady
produced and the fellow took the pic
ture from his pocket. This plan was
followed by the stranger all along the
street. and he secured amounts rang
ing from ffty cents TO 81. A number
OF the swindl6d women told their tron-
bles TO each other. and were Indignant,
and when later the fellow entered W.
u. Hendricks residence five Of the la
dies hurriedly followed. They tele-
phoned down town for constable and
demanded the return Of their money.
The stranger. by this time thoroughly
frightened. attempted to escape. and
while several ladies handled him
roughly another secured a butcher
knife and attempted 10 cut open the
takers satchel in the hope Of securing
other photos and cash he had secured.
Several men who were attracted by the
row assembled and the swlndler threw
the pictures and money 10 the floor.
lie finally succeeded In escaping from
his assallants and Immediately depart.
ed on an outgoing electric car.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17
FOR RECEIVING PIC
TURES BY WIRE.

Of lines Of light. Then n. before hit
ting the wall. the lines Of light were
allowed to strike the crosswise lines OF
the second mirror. the result. when the
light finally struck the wall. would be
rows OF dots OF light. because. when
the lines OF the FIRST mirror struck the
lines 81 the second. the beam OF light
would be reflected only where the lines
lntersected one another. n. while this
broken-up beam OF light was shining
on the wall the two plates were to be
slightly moved backward and forward,
the angle Of reflection would change.
as would also the places OF intersection
Of the lines on the plates. and the
consequence would be that the dots on
the wall would go dancing mp and down
and about In al directions within a
small area.
An arrangement of mirrors, similar
In principle TO the above. IS made TO
receive the images which are to be
transmitted by wire In one side Of
the irnnsmittcr case Is a narrow hori-
zontal slit. Directly back Of this slit
or opening Ia a mirror with lines cut
on &, az In the first mirror described
above. Just above this mirror Is an
other mirror. the lines on which are
crosswlse to the lines on No. l. BY
means OF magnets and springs these
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

her face was bent down over her plate.
and her downcast eyes with their
heavily fringed lids revealed nothing.
by Joyel believe ! am wrong
this time In my estimate Of a woman.
unused Major Miner TO himself. "She
may be the sort who would have shone
In the Indian mutiny. like that proud
curl OF the lip"
An hour later Zoe Wentworth was
sitting alone In the drawing-room. Tho
men had gone on TO political meet.
Ing. aud Mrs. Wentworth was up.
stairs asleep. The girl held an open
book In her hand. but she was not
reading. she was thinking Of some one
with a pair OF gray eyes, until ~ last.
tired out. she fell asleep.
She awoke with a start. Surely she
had heard some peculiar nose In the
ilning-room. Opening the door eau
tiously she peered into the hall. The
next moment she started back as u
electrified. for close to her stood a
masked figure with a revolver In hand.
mo sound or ! will shoot you dead.
he Kissed. "Show MS the oliver. and
be qulck-we've no time to waste"
She had barely time 10 exchange one
Mortified glance with the oil butler
whom she perceived lying on the floor
OF the hall gagged and bound. when
her assallant pulled her roughly by th,
arm into the dinIng-room, closing the
door nolsolessly behind
Now. my girl. hurry up" he said
rudely.
Zoe Wentworth appeared not one
whit abashed. She calmly sat down OF
the nearest chair and smiled serenoll
upon the strange company Their
were Ave OF them. and all strong men
armed and masked.
Gentlemen, you have 30 taken mi
by surprise that you must first ALLOW
me TO regain my equanlmity. Listen,
and her voice became serious. Il hay,
an invalid mother upstairs. ANY shocl
might kill her. Promise on your oatl
10 make no noise, and viii show yo'
the valuables. Do you agree?"
Eyes. yes. We've no wish to harm
the old woman. but business IL busi
ness. and-ah" for the girl had un
locked an oak chest containing tn
rich family plate.
you will need . cart to carry a.
tina, away" she observed. with smii'
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

she saw ham at a point Of vantage
across the street trying to look into
her room"
"Really2"
Yes. indeed. There could be no mis-
take about IT, hut she stopped !, quick
enough"
Il suppose she notified her brother
and he went out aud thrAshcd the
scoundrel within an inch Of bis life"
"Oh. dear no. Her action was a
great deal more effective than that"
Notified the police. ! SUPPOSED"
"Oh. Il was even more effective than
that. You see. she pulled down the
curtain. Chicago Post.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

The ireland OF Sir Jonah Barring
toms day Is fruitful In witty memories.
Sir Boyle Roche. generally 30 genial.
had a hard saying In reply to Curran,
who was declaring that he needed no
help. and could be the guardian % his
own honor. Il always thought the hon
orable gentleman was an enemy to sin
ecures" Curran. however. was not 20
be attacked with IMMUNITY. and some
time later. when Sir Boyle was boast
ing that Sir John Cave respected him
extremely. and had given him his cid
est daughter. Curran stuck In. And. II
he'd had an older one. depend on Il.
Sir Boyle. he'd have given you her
There IL an amusing story. too. OF a
barrister's score of Lord Norbury. who
had a great name as a hanging Judge.
Il am reminded. my lord" he said. of
a Judge | once heard %. who never
wept but once. and that was az the
theater." Some high tragedy" sup
pose. Mr.. Grady?" Not at an. my
lord. Il was at the 'Beggars Opera
when they ropricyed 'Macheath " The
first Lord Plunket established AZ the
Irish bar 4 reputation FOR wit which
his descendants have not let die out
Many are the mots Of his on record;
one Of the funniest relates 20 Lord
Campbell. who was coming over TO SUI
persede him In the chancell0rship The
weather was rough. and someone hap
pened to remark that the passage must
have made him very sick Of his promo
ton. I'm afraid. said Lord Plunket.
that Il won't have made him throw mp
the seals" Contemporary sayings are
little available for an article Of this
kind. as they can seldom be published
without offense There Is a witty dean
who might furnish out pages. but one
example OF his ingenuity must suf-
fee. An unhappy gentleman opposed
| him In debate AZ an ecclesiastical meet
ing. needless that his name lent itself
TO puns. The dean interrupted his
speech by saying that be aid not think
/ he had given Mr.. Brush any handle for
such a sweeping assertion" This IL a
very elaborate piece Of verbal wit. but
sometimes the simplest and most OBJ
vious words are equally effective. Not
long ago two undergraduates we're mr.
guing at oxford. and one questioned the
Others argument "Oh." said the one
who advanced II. losing his temper.
ANY fool can see that" There you
have the advantage of me. politely re-
torted his friend -Cornhill Magazine.
A serious tangle is often the result
[ ~ a matrimonial Luof
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

First Warrington. the truly great.
For eight years sailed the ship Of state.
John Adams next. then jefferson.
The latter Tor two terms came on.
Then Madison and then Mcuroe.
Each two terms serve. I'd have you
know.
Then J. O. Adams served four years;
Then Jackson COR TWO terms appears
Van Buren, next. called "Matty Van"
Then Harrison. one months brief span
John Tyler neat: thea Polk. James X
Then Taylor sixteen months bore sway.
FIiimorc. the vice. succeeded him.
Then Franklin Pierce one term came m
Then James Buchanan until sixty-ono
Saw civil war but just begun
7shen marfyrcd Lincoln. elected twice.
Set free the siavc-his life the price
Then Andy johnson the reins assumed
Then Grant. two terms, the hero piumsa'
Next Hayes: then Garaeld. whose shor'
life
Soon fen before the assaHsin's knife.
Then Arthur. his successor. came
Followed By Glove and. Of lesser fame.
Pen Harrlron the next we Ind;
Then Cleveland for the second Tine
Mckinley last Of all We see,
The herald Of Cuban liberty.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17
.econd pair Of mirrors must have the

second pair Of mirrors must have the
ssme reflections shot into them as we're
projected out OF the FIRST pair. II a cir
Gle Of red II reflected cut Of the upper
portion Of the FIRST two mirrors through
the slit In the first box, a red light
coming from the slit In the second box
could not strike the mirrors in that box
anywhere but on a corresponding up
per portion. All the other portions OF
the mirrors are for the moment out OF
focus. SO. the position and shape OF
every projected image is determined
by the position Of the mirrors. and the
color OF every image Is determined by
the movements Of the prism.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

See here. Lucy. said the teacher TO
one Of her bright scholars. you have
written the word. oyster without an
r."
oh. yes" exclaimed tho scholar.
reaching for the slate 20 make the cor
rection. Il must have been thinking
this was one OF those months when
there Is no r In oysters. Yonkers
Statesman.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

Mr.. Borcm-"I am opposed 20 InioXi-
eating liquors as beverage, yet ! be-
Hove that liquor rightly used is ben
"a TO humanity. am fully conyincei
that whisky was once the means Of
saving my life" Miss Cutting Per
haps Il did. but fail to see how that
proves It a benefit to humanity."-Chh
cnRn News.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17
ZOE'S CONQUEST.

RE you quito sue
you do not mind
being left alone?
You are not nery-
ousg" queried Ma
ior Miner Of his
hosts daugh ter.
Zoe Wentworth.
not In the least.
I am accustomed
TO being alone. "
Miss Wentworth
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

"oh. we'll manage someh,w. mics
don't fear. laughed one Of the robherA
They drew from the pockets large
cloths. In which they commenced to
stow away the contents Of the chest
Zoe looked outwardly calm. but ragins
inwardly as she saw the beautiful old
silver tossed into heap on the floor.
Presently two Of the gang. seeing
supper laid on the table. commenced
TO carve the joint OF beef.
Their comrades murmuring AZ the
risk attempted 10 drag them away. and
n sort Of tumult began
"Hushl" said the girl severely.
Keep your promise. They fly even
thieves have honor"
by gadi she's right, Come boys. the
lady has behaved royalty TO as. Let's
deeamp now. quietly and decently."
said one, who appeared TO be the chief
Of the gang.
But the men had already began to
tackle the food PREPARED for Colonel
Wentworth and his party and showed
no inclination TO move.
Zoe. seeing this conceived n plan.
Have some supper. by all means"
she said. crossing over TO the sldeboard
for the wine. which she passed freely
round the table. smiling and convers-
Ing with each robber In turn.
Here's a bumper 20 the finest lass
going" cried one. rising from his chair
with difficulty.
shut up. idlo.." remarked one OF
his companions politely emphasizing
his remark by aid Of an empty pie dish.
more wine. more wine" cried the
hilarious one.
"You have drunk II all" the girl
said. but II you like will fetcn some
OF my fathers old port from ,ne cellar.
Shall go7"
Yes. yes" they exclaimed In a
chorus. blinking their empty glasses.
One Of the men. less tipsy than the
rest. stumbled to his feet 10 accompany
her. but she waved him back with an
lmperlous gesture.
when outside the room she quietly
turned the key In the lock. She was
Just on the point OF going mp stairs to
rouse the men servants when she heard
carriage wheels coming up the drive.
A second later she was tearing down
the drive like a mad creature.
STOP" she painted TO the bewildered
coachman. who drew up with a Jerk.
Some one opened the carriage door.
Great heayensl" Is Il you, Miss
wcn-Zoe-wh Is wrong?' whisper
ed Major Mildred. full OF anxiety. for
the carriage lamps revealed the pallor
OF her face.
In few words she managed 10 ex-
plain TO them the meaning OF her sud
den appearance. and how she had man
ared to keep tie burglars prisoners IN
III their return.
well done. Zoe" said Major Miner.
in an undertone. as he passed by her
on his way into the house. and the
look In his eyes sent a thrill OF pleas
ure through her. She did not answer.
but turned away smiling softly to her
self.
The robbers we're captured with little
difficulty their tipsy condition making
Il easy for their captors. and the morn
ing found them safely ensconced In the
nearest police station.
Major Miner did not attemp, to find
words TO express his admiration for
Zoe's pluck. but from that hour his
feelings towards her underwent a
change. and she. realizing her victory
was content.
Three months later they were mar
riCd.-The Princess.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

glass turnel or oscIliated about. The
constantly changing reflection Of the
man would be passed on to the other
mirror, which hangs Just above the
FIRST. Tkss second mirror Is also kept
moving about. or changing the plane
% It's reflection. The moving reflection
OF the man In the FIRST mirror was. as
he's been stated. broken up into lines.
and when Il struck the crosslines Of the
second mirror II necessarily became
dots. ssssss a constantly changing Sc
ries o. s.-of light. showing the re-
Election I'd the man outside. Is now pro-
jected Into the upper part Of the boz or
transmitter OF course. all the colors
OF his costume are reflected. as well as
the shape Of his body.
In the top OF the box. behind a small
partition. Is a resistance cell or plate
made OF selenlum. selenlum Is a very
sensitive substance. II current OF
electricity is sent through II. II will
resist the passage OF the current. and
cut II down. according to the tempera-
ture and the light N which Il may hap
pen TO be. For instance. II an electric
current Is passing through a piece OF
selenium while a red light Is shining on
II. the quality Of the current which will
finally get through will be very differ
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

Childrea with tho Passions OF Eidsrs-
You Must Ride to Bs Known-A
variety Of Flots.m and Jetsam from
IiumoTs Tide.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

Golf can positively be traced In Scot
tish history TO i+57. and II 10 believed
to have been played much earlier thAs
that data.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17
Romeo's Wish.

Romeos Wish'
lie was young but ardent. u wish
we're the glove that presses your
lovely hane." he said to the charming
maid.
She glanced at him with q bewitch-
Ing smile. u.
Aren't you enough OF a hid a. u
is3" she softly asked. - Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

TRANSMITTING APPARATUS.
mirrors are kept constantly oscillating.
or moving. In all directions. The plane
Of reflection. In short. Is being rapidly
and constantly changed. II man we're
to stand in front OF the opening In the
box. the mirror behind the slit, as II
danced up and down. would. so 10
speak. reflect lrtm SUCCESSFULLY from
head 10 foot and from foot TO head.
and crosswlss and obliquely. and In
every other direction possible. AZ the
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

Why don't astronomers use globe
sights when hunting for new woridss
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

Her Rlval-"And she TO have cur
tain when she can't act or sing and u
ugly enough to brighten sphinx. Bool
hool"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17
PICTURES BY WIRE,
HAS THE GREAT PROBLEM BEEN
REALLY SOLVED.

a Poor oaileiAn school Teacher said 90
Have Completed an Iavention That
Does the work-sabmlts some Proofs
- Evidence.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-17

A serious tangle is often the result
Of a matrimonial knot.
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His Life Was Saved.

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Ia telling of it ne says: Il was takeL
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Two Pointed questions Answered.

What is the use of making bette!
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How can you get the public to know
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If both articles are brought promin-
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This explains the large sale on Cham
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have been using it for years and have
found that it can always be depended
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tain TO return TO the one remedy that
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