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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

The feet assembled OF san Juan
about 3 o'clock and prepared for battle
stripping the decks and getting the
guns ammunition and appliances Tor
handling the wounded ready
sampson Moves TO the Iowa
Rear Admiral Sampson had trans
ierred his dag to the Iowa, and the At
tack on the forts began At 5.l5, and
lasted three hours.
The plans OF the admiral were thor
oughly carried out The fleet steamed
majestically into the harbor, and In due
course OF time opened a tremendous
Are upon the fortinoations.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

giving anchorage In from three TO six
fathoms
Though the main portion Of San
Juan l. inclosed within the walls.
through which entrance Is only obtain
ed by well-guarded gateways. yet there
ls a small town by itself In the Ma
rina, between the fortihcations and the
wharves Here IL fine public garden
and pleasure space. with booths and
restaurants as well as the public cock.
pit. where battles royal are frequently
waged The buildings OF the inner
city are Of stone. massive and substan-
tial. like those Of Havana and the City
OF Mexico. In fact. Of the old-world
type. and In case Of bombardment there
would be little danger OF a conhaEra'
ton.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08
MISS KATE DRExEL

m who depends upon her daily labor
for food and shelter has worked more
aFduously than she In carrying out the
plan TO which she has devoted her en-
ergies and resources.
II II the hope OF Mother Katherine
that the time shall come when there
will be not calcred nor Indian child
- the country that may not
have the education and training which
will enable him to be a respected and
useful member OF society. The order
of Sisters OF the Blessed Sacrament.
which Mother Katherine founded. and
of which she Is the head. Is unique
among American sisterhoods. Miss
Drexei planned II and now as Mother
Katherine IL executing It's plans.
Mother Katherine spends much time
among her pupils. She studied their
necessities carefully and trained her
; assistants. Never was there a woman
for whom the s2truistic ideal burned
more steadily and brilliantly. While
her cousins and other members OF her
family have been prominent In social
affairs. the church was always first
with Miss Katherine Drexel.
Her father was a deeply religious
man. Francis A. DreNel was the cid.
est OF the three brothers OF whom A. ]
Drexel was the best known. On his
way TO his once each morning he al
ways passed a few minutes In church
Katherine was a deyotee from hei
childhood. Her sister Elizabeth. whit
was her senior. and Louise were alst
very deyout. As little girl she sough
out people TO aid them. The younl
women did not neglect their social du
ties. The town house al 1903 Walnu
street. Philadelphia. was magnihcentll
furnished. Katherine Drexels owl
room was In marked contrast TO IN,
splendor OF the house II was like
oloistered cell. The walls and foo
were bare.
a Miss DreXel entered the mothe
house OF the Sisters OF Mercy as a pos
tulant. In the convent Of the Sister
of Mercy Miss Dre1el performed IN,
most arduous duties. Before she LEI
Pittsburg Sister Katherine had estAb
llshed seven missions for Indians II
the northwest. II IN well known tina
Miss Drexel Joined the sisterhood tina
she might herself expend the none
she long ago decided 10 give TO IN
church for charitable purposes
still remains In her name. and ever
cent given for charity Is by order Of he
personal check
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

The government weighs the mails
every four years. For convenience the
country is divided into districts and the
mails are weighed al different times
All mail Is weighed on entering the car
and weighed on being unloaded. The
work IL performed on the mail cars
when practicable and at Offices and sta
lions when conditions are not favor
able for the former plan. The con-
tracts with the general government are
upon basis OF a certain amount OF
money per mile. according to weight Of
mail carried. Padding Of the mails
during the quadrennial weighing Is
prohibited and severely punished when
discovered. The government pays for
the weight OF the sacks and pouches,
as well as for the weight OF mail mat'
ter
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

Uniqu. Contest seen on the Bank. Of
the Onto.

the Ohlns
From the Louisville Post. You
have often heard Of the feroclty OF
birds. no doubt" said William Andor-
son. a hardy old woodsman. who lives
on the lower Ohio. but / doubt II you
ever heard Of birds attacking and kill
Ing an animal that one would imagine
could whip three or four fierce ours
While hunting down In the fats near
the mou,'i Of Green river several years
ago, ! saw a large and fierce skunk
beat an ignomlnious retreat after try
Ing In vain to best several English
sparrows, and later when the skunk
had screwed his courage up 10 the
sticking point again, saw those same
Notwithstanding little birds tear
the animal to shreds. When my at
tentlon was first attracted the spar.
rows were Aging from one side Of the
thIcket 10 the other twittering like
mad. When | went to learn the
cause the skunk, badly frightened.
was lodging from one side to the other
Of a log, trying to escape the savage
attacks Of the festhered tribe. The
birds didn't mind me, but kept dash
ing their little bills into the skunkS
wcll-punctured hide. When the skunk
started across an open space TO the
cover o. nearby dTiitwood his tor
mentors bounced upon him and rid
died the poor cats hide"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

through the islands from east 10 vest
In the interior are heAithful and eIten-
sive uplAnds. and along the coasts are
tracts Of fertile land. Nearby the
whole OF the north coast u lined with
navigabls lagoons. some Of them ten
miles long. There are also numerous
bays. creeks and rivers. which are nAvi-
gable. but the north shore Is subject
TO tremendous ground seas which beat
against the cliffs with great violence.
Only three harbors are safe-Guanica
and Hoyas on the south shore and San
Juan on the north. There are no ser
penis or reptiles on the island. II Is
wholly an agricultural island. produc-
ing sugar. rum. molasses. coffee. cotton.
tobacco. live stock. timber. rice. etc.
San Juan de Porto Rico. the princi-
pal city and seaport OF the island o.
Porto Rico. capital OF the colony. and
Of the Province OF Bayamon. situated
on a narrow peninsula OF the north
coast. Is connected with Cayuas. an is
land town twenty-three miles distant.
by a good macadamized road. Its pop
ulation Is about 1880. II Is fortified
and walled. regularly laid out. well
drained and one Of the best and health
lest towns in the West Indies. The
principal edifces are the bishops pal
ace and seminary. the Royal military
hospital. old Government House. large
cathedral. custom house. town house.
with a fine hall. a handsome theater.
arsenal and fail The town IL the seat
Of government and superior courts Of
the island. and Of many schools.
Harbor Of san Juan.
The peninsula upon which the Nor
70 and the lighthouse stand Is thrus,
out into the sea. on one side breasting
the laundering surges OF the Caribbean
and on the other guarding the placid
waters Of beautiful and almost land
locked harbor. This harbor Is one OF
the finest In the West Indies. large
sheltered and capable Of accommodat'
ing any number o. the largest ships
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

The streets OF Manila are 30 modern
as TO be quite out " keeping with the
general appearance Of the town. They
are perfectly straight. macldamized,
and provided with ample granite
walks. On these the Esculta and the
Rosario are the best. In both there
are eNoe,len, shops kept principally by
Chinese merchants most OF whom
come from Annoy Tiu-roo'od houses
line each side Of both thoruughfaros.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

The single opera glass was frsi used
In the time Of Louis XIV; II became
the rage and everybody used one. The
double opera glass Gumellel was In
vented In 1895. but did not at hrst hnd
favor with women A treatise was
written In the early part OF this CEN
tury on Fart de lorgner, In which u
was shown that a woman with me
arms would hold the glass With both
hands, n she we're blessed with nnn
bands she would take OF her gloves.
II her neck we're long she would re-
cline back In hsr chair. and so on II
was quite a treatise on coqnotry.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

Gle is 900 enemy TO both Kingdoms
said SIR Boyle Roche. who wishes 90
diminish the uro'horly affection of the
two sister Countries Equally note
worthy with this was the hIrhly cred
table sentiment uttered by the COVER
nor OF one Of the United States at the
opening of an industrial exhibition re-
Gently. Let us hope" said be. that
the occasion viii be an entering wedge
which will bring about a more pcriscI
unity between north and SOUTH"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

The island Of Porto Rico Is one Of
the richest Of SPANS colonies It's
name means IN English. Rich port"
Il Is a trine smaller than Jamaica, be-
iug the fourth IN size Of the Antilles,
but the fertility Of its soil and the ga
lubrity Of liz climate have led 10 It's
being given the name Of the gem OF
the Antilles" II lies 10 the east OF
Haptl. A range OF mountains runs
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

The blue tint Ia glass has its cause
In chemical deposits formed IN the
coal gas furnace and which under the
action Of the air produces a blue coat
on the glass. TO remove this blue tint
the glass. as II comes out Of the an
healing furnace, Is made to pass
through a water bath weakly acidlzed
nv muriatic acid
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

The age Of whales Is ascertalned by
the size and number Of laminae Of tho
whalebone. which increases yearly.
Ages OF 300 and 400 years have been
assigned to whales from these indiea-
tions
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08
Strange.

Returned Klondiker-Whin OF furrst
got there. OF shtarted to wurruk for iif-
tame dollars day, but OF soon made
stroke. Friend-An gittin' fftane
plunks a day? Phwat did yez stroke
for-shorter hours2
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08
inst Tr,inr.

Little boy" exclaimed the man
who had just turned the corner, don't
you know It's wrong for you to match
pennics?" II amt matchin' pennies"
he answered. as he surrendered coin
10 his antagonist I'm just tryln' to-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

In New England patent oil Ia va
porlzed and the gas used with an In
eandesceut mantle Ter lighting par
poses, the reservoir being suspsndsd y
the top of tho lamp with tasd be'
which extends in close pfpfiTip 70
the fame 70 transform The or Into
gas,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08
u,v CouI,i Hey

Knowali-"A fair exchange r. no
robbery" De Broke-"You surely
have no reference TO a church fair,
have youy'-New York World.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08
Ne, Only obIec,Ion.

Maid-Mrs. Gayboy, would like 10
have reason for my discharge. What
is there about me you don't Ike?
Mrs. Gayboy (quietly)-My hus-
hands arms. Facts.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

however that the French officers, In
conversation with other people, eritl-
clsed the wisdom Of the attack.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

A mans intentions may be good. but
the grocer often refuses TO credit
them.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

exceed $1,000. 900. When It was
announced that Miss Drexei
was postulate in the moth
er house OF the Sisters q Mercy
In Pittsburg and that she proposed TAX
ing the black veil. Il made a stir
throughout the country. The name OF
Drexel for years had been a synonym
for wealth. That one OF the daughters
Of the great Philadelphia house would
give herself TO the church seemed hard
ly credible TO those who had never
met her and who knew nothing OF her
family. She took the step eheerfully.
and 20 far as known has always re-
jolced in her self-saerince. No one
save herself and a few officers OF the
church know the whole extent OF the
benefaction or Of her sacrifices. orlate
years little has been written or heard
Of her by the world at large. No wom-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08
THE RICHEST NUN.
~MoTHER KATHERINE" is
WORTH 100000
shs Joined the sisserheod that she
Might Heustf See that Il w.s Prop
sriy Educating the IadiAn
Chiidreu Of the East.
special letter.

OTHER Katherine,
formerly Miss
Katherine Drexel
OF Philadelphia. Is
the richest nun In
the world. She Is
devoting her life
and her fortune 10
the care and edu-
cation OF Indian
children. II e T
wealth Is said 10
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-08

In some parts Of Africa slaves are
still the basis Of all financial reckon
Ing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-01
Mr.. ncrrick Of Ohio Is Nov q tts
Fight. y
HE GAVE MANY PLEDGES FOR OFFICES
When He Mas Working for ! Mckla.
ley Delegations.
GREEN WANTS 70 COMPROMISE
nut Dr. Grant Ii said to Have ne
fused to Indulge IN Any Har-
mony Meeting. M

Washington. January 81 -(special.l--4
Things are growing warm over the fight for
Texas republican patronage Tho tlght now
Is ragine fercest over the Dallns postofhce.
Myron r, Hcrrick OF Ohio. who Is PrcsidS
McSinloy's close friend and who attetss
Austin republican convention IN 1896
sent delegates. to st. lcuis. madn several
promises TO people there TINT they should have
Offices Among the number were Bob Camp
bell OF III Paso and George II. Green OF
Dallas; when he heard no had been turned
down In the caso CT Campbell and several
others aud that o'Leary had been slated for
tho Dallas pos,office he came hero and Is
MATING n biz hight for George II. Green for
thr Dallas ofiicn md insisting that no he not
turned down ON everything and entirely dis
credited as Mckinley's personal representa-
tive. Tho hitch has now come on this office.
Chairman T.. II, II. Green has demanded 70
know whether or not he Will be turncd down
ON tho DALLAS office and the answer to him
is to try TO get togcthcr with llcrrck, Grant.
IIawloy and George II, Green. Green an
nounccd toduy his Willingness to meet those
gentlemen Mt my time and place and agree
to any reasonable compromise aud they wcro
/, call for him tonight at O'Clock. Two
hours later than that they had not called,
thus demonstrating that Or. Grant has again
refused TO hcarkcn 10 any overtures for peace
and harmony. While Chairman Green may
not win cut on his fight for o'Leary, tho
appointment OF George ~. Green would he
victory for llcrrlck and not Grant.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Washington. January 3l.-There was a
great deal of activity among the leaders ON
both sides before the house met today In
anticipation of a very exciting debate over
The Teller resolution declaring that the
bonds of the United States were payable
Ii, gold or silver at the option of the gov
eminent which those ir control had de-
cided to defeat before shutdown tonight.
The members on both sides had been nou-
fled and the attendance on the floor Was
very large.
The Struggle opened Immediately after
the reading OF tbs journal, when Mr.. Ding
ley tRep., Maincl, chairman OF the ways
and means committee. reported back the
resolution with the Recommendation mat
ii be not passed.
Mr.. Henderson lRep.. Iowa). one o. the
leaders OF the majority. followed oy pre-
senting the special order agreed on BY the
committee on rules providing Tor the I'M .
mediate consideration OF the resolution and
a vote at 5 o'clock.
The rule WAS as follows:
Resolved That Immediately uron tue
adoption of the resolution the huuze shail
proceed to the consideration OF senate COLI
current resolution No % tTsIier resplu-
tom; that general debate shall he nau
thereon until the hour Of O'Clock, al "hicn
time without any intervening motion vote
shall be taken on the passage OF Eaid res
olution. General leave To print upon tne
subject of the said resoll alton for five days
from this date is hereby granted
Mr.. Henderson yielded moment 10 UT.
Bailey, the democratic leader. wno SAID ,nat
while The minority strenuonsiy oDrosed me
undue limitation OF the deoate PROPOSED py
the rule, still as his side desired as ,hncn
tlrne as ,yosslhic for debate they would mol
consume any OF the time allowed on a roll
call.
sir wheeler Dem. .iia.j and Nil. De-
Almond DEM MOI protested VIGOROUSLY,
however, and the latter said II ne fad an
opportunity re would haze PROPOSED Gu
ban belligcrenny amendment
To this suggestion SDeazsr l.eei reLnrieu
that Il would not be in orcer ana ~beh
Mr.. peArmond appealed nm not TO de-
eide the question hastily the speaker ex-
claimed
..rbai is not In order; 1t Is 100 plain for
argument"
During this colioauy there was evidences
q disturbances in the committee OF the
republican side Of which Mr.. johnson
(Rep.. Ind was the center. ~ last. MT:
Johnson insisted on asking question OF
Mr. Henderson.
He wanted TO know with much emphasis
whether 1t was true that all the time WAS
10 be consumed by the members OF the
ways aud means committee.
There is no such position called on.
Mr. pslzeli tRep., Pal but Mr. johnson ara
not subside and continued TO protest &c
rlaring loudly that be anti gonizcn TINS rue
II such was the intention. lie had
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-01
WASHINGTON.


Tho Teller resolution defeated In tho
house by vote of 1s2 to 13s. Two dcni-
ocrats voted with the republicans aud two
republicans with tho democrats. Dingicy
and Bailey led the opposing factions. Mr..
Henry OF Texas made telling speech.
H. c. Revarrc nominated to be postmas-
ter at Coraicana, Texas
Senator Aliens bill increasing the pcn-
sion roll sl5,2SG,000 adversely reported.
Army and legislative, executive and ju-
di,ial appropriation bills passed by the
scnntc.
Mr.. Hcrrick OF Ohio gave several pledges
in securing a Mckinley delegation from
Texas aud now proposes 10 soc that those
promises are fulfilled. which further COM
plicutes the Texas fight.
There arc many applicants for tho new
Texas indgcship, which Ia to be crsste1
4 In few days. -
Senator Vest has reported nnfayorabiy a
bill creating department Of public health.
Mr.. Green OF Nebraska has introduced "A
bill in tho house explicitly defining trusts
and providing for nreventing and breaking
up trade combinations.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-01

wordy war with MIR. Dingley. but In a tone
so low that ii could not be heard In the
confusion.
The speaker cut Off further incident by
putting the question, and the rule was
adopted--1f3-1l5-the democrats restrain
ing from demanding a roll call. Then
followed controversy over the division of
time.
To suggestions that time should be d.
yided between democrats. populists aud
republicans, MIR. Dingley retorted:
was not aware that there was any
distinction between the pOpulsts and dem
ocras as at present constituted"
He said time would be equally divided
between those for and against the resolu-
ton Mr.. Dlngley then opened the de-
bate in opposition to the resolution, The
pending resolution was not one which IL
passed by both houses would have force.
II adopted II would be only an expression
OF the opinion Of the TWO houses.
It's Importance. therefore," continued
Mr.. Dingley, lies in the fact that II con-
Cured in by the house II would legitimate
ly and inevitably be regarded not only here
but by the world as an expression OF the
deliberate judgment OF majority OF the
American people as their standard OF honor
and god faith in the discharge, not only
OF National. but also OF private obligations.
This revolution Is not presented for tho
greas as 10 the power OF the government
either as to the payment OF it's obligations
or as TO what may be declared legal tender
No ono denies that this or any other ma
ton has the power To pay In gold CT silver
or PAPER or copper egscordIng 10 ts pleas
urc. Payment can not be enforced against
sovereign nation. It's obligations are
measured by it's own sense OF honor and
good faith The intelligent seliishness OF
a nation which ID TO live, not simply for a
generation but for centuries. ought 10
lead It---and whenever "A nation Is wisely
governed does lead tito hcrupuiously
maintain lts pledge In both letter and
spirit as 10 preserve Its credit untarnished,
ana thereby not only make IL possible 10
borrow at the lowest rate OF interest,
but also 10 make IL easy TO obtain loans In
exgencies which are sooner or later TO
come TO every nation. nations honor
and credit are its title deed 10 permanence
and prosperity.
"The sting and dishnnor OF the tending
resolution Is In Its text. And that sting,
well nigh harmless twenty years ago, TN
der conditions then existing, Is made dead
ly by the changed conditions OF today. The
deadly tail OF this resolution reads as fol-
lows:
That 10 restore to It's coinage such
silver coins as legal tender IN The lay
ment OF said bonds tmeanIng practically
all the bands OF the United States now out
stsndiny) Is not in violation OF the public
faith nor in dcrogation Of the rights n Tire
public creditor
The declarations OF the movers all sup
porters o. this resolution In the senate dur
Ing its recent consideration In that BODY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-01
DOMESTIC.

Since Letter has cornered all the good
wheat -four Is OF Inferior quality and com
plnints are general. The Chicago health
department is investigating the question
TO see II cornmeal 10 being used or II the
wheat is bad.
Dr. Simmons Of liver regulator fame Is
dead.
MIN hands IN the New Bedford. Mass.
district leaving by hundreds.
A young Fioridian suicided on the third
attempt after confessing wrecking pas
sengcr train.
A friendly suit has been entered into In
Michigan to determine the constitution
ality OF the Biand-Allison act OF 1878.
A young man has confessed to having
murdered Mrs. Fanny Rathburn ana her
little daughter His own mother says ne
ought TO hang for II.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-01

A SUMMARY OF TODAy'S IMPORTANT NEWS.
POLITICAL.

Chairman Jones has not removed Har-
rity. lie will submit to Hnrrlty copy OF
the charges, get his reply and lay the
case before the democratic National COM
mlttec for final action
A New York legislator has sought no.
torlety by Introducing a resolution calling
ON senator Murphy to resign because he
voted for the Teller resolution.
Tho Tennessee deadlock has not yet been
broken; McMilIin is still In the lead.
Tho Hanna bribery Investigation is
drawing to close. two reports will be
submitted,
Jester has returned to corscana after
his first campaigning tour.
bar OF wharton county has Endorsed
Judge Reese for the First district court
Of appeals. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-01
THE STATS.

Loo murder case has been called at
Waxahnohic and hundreds OF people
crowded the court room
lin Smith is ON trial at sherman on q
charge OF having outraged white woman.
I'D Rhodes was given seven years for
completely III the killing of Deputy Sheriff
Coleman near Gonzales.
Dallas free thinkers have declared Bob
ingorsolls birthday their holiday
Fire did $4,000 damage at smithyilc.
destroying four store buildings.
Lockhart parties hope 10 iind good pc
irolcum
Traces of gold have been found In Mills
county.
Galveston tax collector has been kept
busy by the postponed payments.
j. Lyle Smith OF huntsville dropped
dead while at work,
citizens of Orange have entered pro-
tests against new county buildings.
Visiting retail lumber dealers were roy
ally entertained ut Beaumont.