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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-09-28

moving up some slight disturbances
have occurred at fajardo and Barros.
but their seriousness has been exAgger.
afed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-09-28
A DOUBLE WRECK
OCCURS AT ST. LOUIS.
Passenger Train Leaves the Track
aud = Freight Crashed Iuto tho
Wrecked Train.

ST. Louis, Sept g. Just as the north.
hound passenger train on the 81 Louis
Iron Mountain and Southern railway
was running into the city the engine
struck spike that had been wedged in
between the rail ends aud plunged
across the double tricks. stopping ON
the very brink Of n l5.foot embankmcn,
A moment later freight train run.
ming on special time crashed into the
rear end of the passenger train. but
strange 10 say, no one was injured be.
yond few bruises In either accident
After the freight train cn.h bag.
gageman ran back ani Jagged the Oak
Hin accommodation on curve within
500 feet Of the o1lliied rriina
tis thought that some small bov.
placed the spike between the rails The
property loss TO the railroad Is consider.
able
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THE WRECK ON
THE CENTRAL.
IL Was Much More Disastrous
Than Was at First Re.
ported.
TEN PERSONS
BADLY INJURED.
Some Of Them Are Seriously Hurt,
and II Is Believed They will
Not Get Well.
THE COACHES FALL
OVER FIFTEEN FEET.
The Chair Car and Sleeper Are Half
Buried In the Slush and the Scene
In the Former Was One
Of Confusion.


DN'A'' S'Pr - ne "tooA ON tns
iious'oh Ahu IeAas Oeh'raI raiiroaa tnat
occurred yestefdAy at Chamoers creek
Just nor'h oi Oof'icana' was worse than
was hrst reported. Ten persons were
injured Two oi w9om Is believed To be
fatally hnrt' and several others slightly
hurt
The train was running At no unusual
speed when the accident occurred Just
As 'he sleeper struck the tres'le the rear
fucAs Ieit 'he traok ana ran on the
sf,ns'fs LOT Aoou' ." ieet, gong 70 the
r'en. uh'l' 'he right "hee's were on the
"'i '''A SMUT 'u'h 70 'ne
'''' anu P'u'ko' o'e' "a" 'res'ie ii'o 'he
NA''', 20 'ee' u''oW' ufagg'hg 'he ohAir
car "hieh was Wen hlied with passen-
gers' with it and pulling the day coach
or ladies car half over.
The scene inside the chair car was one
that battles description. Men and WON.
On were hurled under seat. tu, s,r,nys
-. -, 80. -. h.
inred and ~, y.rs .,,,,S,,r
-, 80 -, - 80 ,'s'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-09-28

Washington, sept 27.-The official
account of the seizure by Admiral Dewey
Of the hlibus,ering steamer Abbcy. wa.
received from Admiral Dewey himself
by the navy department
Having received information that
the American steamer Abbey LETT Macao
Sept. 2l with cargo Of arms for Bata.
nagas, sent the McCulloch. She ar.
rived at Bamngas on Sept 2s. found
her In the harbor, having arrived thoro
three days earlier aud had landed her
cargo There were only Fiupinds on
board They refused 90 give any inform.
alton aud had no papers whatever The
boat was soized and brought here. whore
we arc now holding hor This steamer
was formerly the Piag, was registered
as an American vessel The United
States consulate at Canton have inform.
alton that she made one voyage OF the
same kind already
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-09-28
GOMEZ PLEA FOR
FOOD BEING ANSWERED.
Provisions VIII Bs Given the Cuban.,
bot Not Untii They Are Dis
baadsd s an Army.

New York. Sept. 27.--A dispatch TO
The Herald from Washington says;
When asked what action would be
taken By this government upon the ap-
peal sent out for food by General Co
mez, Acting Secretary Meiklejohn said
that the landing Of stores Of the Comal
was n reply to that appeal. Il is eI-
pected that the Comal will begin at once
unloading her stores at MAtanzAs and
this cargo w.ll be followed by others as
the necessity develops. No food will be
distributed 10 men under arms 40 that
the force under Gomez must disband BE-
fore receiving supplies.
This government was at first firm in
iis refusal 20 allow food 20 10 distributed
20 the CutAns otherwise than under the
direction Of American officers a. pro-
vided for by the act Of congress, bat
the agreement now ia that IL shall be
distributed by a third commission, to b.
APPOINTED BY the American and Spanish
military commissions
In explanation Of this somewhat AN
amadeus solution Of the question Mr.
Meiklejohh said there would be an Am.
erioan ohoer on the commission II
was saii tha, General Wade would have
IN reality full direction Of the distribu.
tion. There Is no Information yet As TO
the probable appointments 20 this com.
mission.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-09-28
AN INDIANA BANK
BLOWN BY ROBBERS.
The Thieves secure . Good Amount aad
Make fhsir E.e.ps Ansr shooting
the Cashier 81 the In.titutiou.

Flora, Ind. Sept p. The safe Of the
Farmers' bank was blown open by rob.
bers here about 2 20 O'Clock this morn.
ing who secured close TO $4,000 and
mace good their escape. Cashier vii.
lam Lemon, who was aroused by the
noise of the explosion appeared on the
scene while tbs robbers were still work.
ing and was shot and. IL is believed, will
die.
A posse Of citizens followed the gang
Of robbers for some distance, bat they
got away on hand car. Bloodhounds
have been secured and are now on the
trail There were two terrific oxpl0.
sions and the bank building was almcs,
wrecked.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-09-28

Pckin, Sept q An imperial edict
just Issued practically pscinds the re-.
formatory edicts, aud orders that Chanr
Yen Hwan. 'ormer member o. the c, l..
agSsssesRs l'tsla )
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THE STORM THAT
STRUCK THE LAKES.
STA Lives We're Lost. Nine Person. Va
tally Hurt and Much Property
Was Destroyed.

Niagn Falls, Sept 25.-The most
appalling storm in the history Of the
Niagara peninsula passed over a strip Of
land between Lake Erie and Ontario.
passing almost parallel with the Well.
ami canll, cutting a swath 800 feet
wide through the peninsular and cutting
of a portion Of IL went at almost right
angles with the main path Of the cy.
clone and took in Tonwanda. Il struck
81 GATHERINGS Merriton and Gnniham
Ont, the hardest
Six lives wen lost and AZ least nine
were fatally injured. The death list
may reach %.
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A rsac.mak.r KII.h

Ho.s.ngion, Kan Sept 25-Iow
Kelly and j.. T. Baker had an altcrca.
ton brought about by an alleged insult
Co Mrs Kelly hy Baker. Tho result was
a running tight iu which Kelly pounded
Baser on the head with q revolver b
i Rugg.os, AN old man intoferrod anu
trcd 60 stop lhe tght The revolver bop
the hauls OF Kelly was discharged ami
Ruggles was shot aud instantly killed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-09-28

Savoy, Tex. Sept. "a. On Ed Aliens
farm, about four miles north Of Ecior in
the Caney creek bottom, J. W. Baiy
was attacked by three savage wolves
and came near losing his life, but by the
use Of shotgun he held them az tay.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-09-28

searcy, Ark, sept 27.--wm H..
Hardin will hang. The jury returned a
verdict Of MURDER in the nrst degree
Hardin is 4 partner Of lee Mills, who
was hanged at Heller on Sent 20. They
killed Hugh Patterson la Van Buren
county last December
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cr.,. wnI u. nl..L.a.d.

Vienna, Sept 2T-It is semi.officially
announced that the Turkish govern.
ment replies unfayorAbly to the demands
OF tbs powers respecting the island Of
Crete, which must Be complied with by
Oct. u, the powers will blockade Ger.
tain places Of Ore.s by land and "a
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oss Mlni.i.r Decorated.

San Francisco, Sept gi.-Dr. NJ. c.
Harris, elder of the Methodist Episcopal
japanese mission of the Pacific confer.
enoe. has been decorated by the emperor
Of Japan with the order Of the sacred
treasure.
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nese foreign Office, and opponent Of Ii
Hung Chang, be- confined until further
notice. The adict, however, nb.olves
him from completely In the alleged plo,
20 assassinAte the emperor
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mold. roar.riflh. or m. I.l.,d.

Ponce, Sept g. Tho Americans now
hold fourhtths of the island The snan.
ish arc retiring from san Juan in all di.
reotions and the. American lrooDs nrc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06
DEATH OF A, q. RAAIAIxiaRs.
Passing Away of a. Well Known
uOustOninn.

Mr.. Augustus G. Ramakers died yester-
day at the home Of his iaLher-in law, Dr.
r. G. Turner at No. 9l2 jackson street
after II continued Illness. The deceased
who was we'll known both here and in CAL
weston, was sc years of age and had for a
long time been connected with the West
elm Union Telegraph company. He entered
the employ of the concern as q messehEer
boy in Galveston, OF which city he was 4
native, and had risen steadily, the position
he held NJ the time OF his death being that
of chief clerk In the Houston office. The
wife of the deceased, who Is a daughter Of
DR.. Turner. survives him. as does his
mother who resides in Galveston The re-
mains will be taken to The Island City this
morning for bufial.
The decreased was very popular among
all who knew him. Is happy disposition
and many commendabie traits OF character
making him general fayorite. His loss
will be deeply felt, not only by his family.
but BY his numerous friends.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06
TIE BIc'YcIE PARADE.
Arrangements Made for the App,sr.
0ncc of the W1bccIncu troni,ht

arrangements Made for the Apprsr-
"hcc or the Wbccfmcn Tonirht,
All Wneelmen taking part In the ill,itni-
mated bicycle parade tonight are request
ed to form at the corner of Mckinney
avenue and Crawford promptly at go n.
m. There they will be reviewed by the
judges and tho parado viii start at $40 D
m. The judges will again view the wheels
In motion as they pass the high school in
both ways. The line OF march will be down
Mckinney to Caroline. thence on Caroline
to Texas avenue on Texas avenue to Ira
Wis. on Travis to Mckinnev. on Mckinney
to Caroline. on Caroline to Texas avenue.
on Texas avenue to Crawford and there
dispense.
MI. March Culnaore will be marshal of
the parade and will have charge of the
formation of the line. He will be assisted
by number OF gentlemen. whosa names
have already been published. ANY infor-
nation desired by the participants during
the day will be cheerfully given by either
Mr.. Culmore or Mr.. G. j. Palmsr chairman
of the c6mmittr-:
Ample room will he found on the
sidewalks along the line of the pa
rstde for all spectators and the pub
lie Is respectfully requested to keep
the streets clear. Decorated wheels
nre hard TO manage and IL is almost
Impossible to ride them through
crowded thorouphfare. II is espe-
ciaIIy requested that vehicles he
kept off the streets on which the
parade will be seen.
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FESTIVAL NOTES.

| 1t dis understood THAT street cars will be
run on all the lines as late as II o'clock
| during the week.
The annual poem of tbe festival, manu-
| factured for the occasion, viii be read by
the manufacturer tonight.
| Amy business man who comes TO attend
the real estate mems convention at the
city hail today wild be welcome.
Thursday at neon tie display OF cut
flowers must be in place. 1lIs judges will
pass upon this display on the afternoon OF
that day.
Mrs. Nj. u. Bryan, chairman Of the conf
mituse ON dairy produces. announces the
following list OF the Indies who VIII as
sist her during the week:
Tuesday--Mrs. Uyalde Burns and Miss
Claudia Burns.
Wednesday-M G. A. Taft.
Thursday--M p. Keyworth.
Friday-Mrs. p. Carter Walker and Miss
Pansy Holman.
Visitors TO the Fruit. Flower md Vege-
table Festival arc cordially invited to visit
the floors of the Cotton Exchange during
, the week and witness the operation OF inc
markets At any time between the hours
of 10 a. M and y. N. visitors VIII be
Welcome and will receive all attention from
the officers and members Of the Cotton
EXCHANGE No doubt the boards on whicn
quotations are recorded VIII 20 novel
sight TO many.
The city Is not decorated as II should be
for This festal OCCASION Houston Is now
well i,lled with visitors, and If the pretty
weather continues before the eni or une
week Ii will be crowded There are some
very pretty and attractive window displays
along Main street, but dearta OF OUTSIDE
decoration, only two or three buildings
showing any EFFORT al all in the way OF ex
terbor decoration. Flags should be spread
ia the breeze and bunting used unstint-
ingly Ito place the city in a. holiday garp ior
the reception of her guests.
One scene fnom nature in the art depart
ment not only attracted much attention py
reason OF it's artistic mei1t. but pecause
It Us the work of Colonel w, }. HaIp,eh.
Though long knU-fn as among ths aDlest
members of ~ bar of Houston and as an
n tcompIished classical scholar. It was not
kuown even 10 many of his friends that ne
posses sal artistic skill IN high desrsc'
The picture viii he properly hung lonay.
nc II would have been Yesterday: Dut ior
fear that this cord might not saieiy SUP
mort the weight of the frame. IL VIII pe
given position worthy its merit
All visiting newspaper men in the ci'y
arc requested 10 report promptly al
o,cloek this afternoon at festival heanluaF-
ters under the Hutchins house TO paKe con,
veyances for a drive over the osaulipii
Hsgriss,urg shell road and TO Angerhoiier
90. ! N ovs,ter roast The vehicles VIII leave
n,omntIv an o'clock Herbs band wili
accompany the party. Chief Coyle o. the
eft Handed Fishing club will nave cn@rse
~ the roast which is a guanntee o. tae
affair being an unqualdiei success
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06
In Honor OF wiii Lnmnrrl.

The folIowirg resolutions Of sympathy on
The death Of Colonel Wali Lambert ware
passed by the members CT IfoiisitoiA 1'spos
graphical union No 81 al their last meet
ing.
oncs more has curtew tclDed the depart
ure OF anothfr spirit from its earthly tene-
menli in this life 70 an abiding home with
in the realms OF eteindiy.
Once ni1so has the bell 10 the ateepie
thai snrnioufts the donas Of heaven chimed
forth TO the world that the brittle cord
that held life bttwesn earth aad the
unknown beyond tho river has been seY-
e.etl aid that a worthy. respected ana hon
ored cornrade. Colonel wiz Lambert. mas
been called from the ranks and associations
to which he, for opsr bird OF q century
was 10 closely allied with, the iio,ston
Typogr njhicnl unio3,
Resolved, That In the death OF Colonel
Win Lambert this union has been deprived
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06
PREPARATIONS MADE
For the Real Estate Mcn.s C.rx.r.
lion which Meets Here To,Iar'

-
For the Real Estate ypcr.. c.
ton which Meets Here To,Iar'
The Houston real estate mons c,,r,,,t,
selected 10 arrange for the Texss pa,, ~
us''e Mems convention. which conycnes ,nis
morning, met in the office OF Colonel n 4.
Mills, the chairman Yesterday morning
Inc convention will be called 10 orasr i,
the city hall this morning ,rompt,v :, ~
o'clock by. Colonel Mills, who w,,, se,s, i. !
vemnclary organization. The da,c.,,.s
n n..s VIII ASSEMBLE at the rooms of ~
and Travis. prior to the snee,nv "a at,,i,i.
badges. 70 oepain
J, MI =. 5. Daugheriy OF Houston JellIs ia
liver the opening address. to which rol
Spouse VIII be made by Hon a. eussa
oil Bee county. AFTER she disn,sltion I,
lunch. "tii aulourn Tor
az 1870 p. m. delegates will ogan Assem-.
PIE az the hall, from where ihey wIu %
COMMITTEES has arranged f3r snacisJ -
commodatfons over the Auditorium line INA
congress avenue belt, the Houston He,ghrs
and the Fifth ward lines ~, s''''ss
inc committee could not saw What Inst.
Hess WOULD be transacted othor than. tbo
permanent Pc. orgainizaltion OF the associate
l.s purpose Is 10 collect data about Texas,
ana work IN harmony toward the universal
usYe,pl'lleiSt OF the State. II Is the desire
y. ene resi estate men to secure an appfo-
priation by the next legislature 10 insnre
vne gauhening of statistics that viii b az
DEMENT, In the promotion of Texas welsers
we gentlemen attending the conlinitren
meeoing Yesterday were: Colonel \. y.
Mills. MIR. g. s. Penfield. AEr. j., G. Luskel
MT. D. D. Cooley, Mr.. "A. j. Condit. Nj
", ". II. Hudson, Mr.. j. H. Bright Mr. J. s
iyaugnerty and Mr.. j. T. Sldlggs OF Rock
present. vas Aas'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06

GOODNESS OF SHERIFF. I.irsCoMH
AvERTED 4 DOUBLE LyxcHtNa.
People Were treaty Iscsnsed over
the Shooting NJ Dan wipltts. 20
Which Negroes confcssea.

Hempstcsd, Texas. December b--No.
since the wholesale lynching at sunnysds
has the southern end OF this county been
SO stirred up as in the closing days Of has,
week.
Dan Wilpitz, a prosperous young Ger
man farmer, universally liked all over
inc county. on Thursday evening about Z
o'clock was shot through the window and
hit By rine b,rckshut. The news spread
last and men armed to firh tho PARTY or
parties guilty OF the hc.nous and cowardly
acti and II was due 10 The fact that the
oHlcefs IN charge were cool, brave men,
ready TO execute the mandates OF tho law
NJ Whatever cost that there was no lynch
ms. George Smith was Appreciated aud
iater Dan Truel. A little boy was foiaiJi
VINO mad bought the shot from Mr. Fergu-
cons store previously and they were
traced TO tho parties unprecedented. Smith,
when caught, had a continuance on his
shoes intended TO cover his tracks, but
they serNsd just tho contrary purpose. Thus
confronted. both parties confessed in the
presence OF Sheriff Lipucomb, who had
been summoned BY wire, and In tho pres
enco OF Messrs. Len Waller, Ed Sterling
and 1. w Moody. The parties were
warned by the sheriff that Whatever they
saw aWVuiu uttltHHLeiy Dc used against
them. but they told the whole story with
o iy ono poilt OF GlifIerence and that was
that each tried to make the o her principal.
All this leaked out on Saturday morning
and the surrounding populaoe became
Threatening. For this reason Sherif Lips
comb wired TO the governor for possible
a.', which was not iseeded, because OF the
GOODNESS of the officers in charge. The men
were landed in the katy's warehouse. The
oii.ceis stood guard at every entrance and
at O'Clock Saturday evening freight
train passed and before the crowd know
What was zip tho nsla were hurried TO the
caboose, surrounded by officers aud
omirous Winchestei9. But the train pulled
out unmoiestcd and George Smith was
placed in The Houston jail, while Truel
was brought 10 the Hampstead Jail by
Sheitlf ,ipscomb. The sheriff bore all evil
dences of tho frightful experience he had
been through. For two days and nights
no had been on constant guard and the
stratA on his nervous system can better
be imagined than described.
Wilpi,z, from last accounts, is not doing
as Well as expected aud HIS physicians
have little hope OF pulling him through
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06
PRESERVATION to Captain Law,or.

Captain james Iawlor of the Lawlor
hotel was In San Antonio last Suniaay and
while in tho Alamo Oity delegation o.
his Irish Amtlrcam frienit waited upon
him at tho Menger and presented him with
q ningnificenily mounted and engraved
cane, gi1wn In slhe mountain Businesses
OF Gonnemnra. ireland. and known ~ a
genuine "blackthom." The delegation con-
sisted of Colonel Thomas l.. conros. Mr..
ID. II. Rodly. Mr.. Daniel Delaney. Mr.. d.
y. Moran. MIR ID. j. Kearpoy MIR. w. J.
Kelley and Captain j. A. Mccormick Yes
terdsy's Express notes the event. states
aevcrsl speeches were made on the occa-
sion aud that the presentation Furnished
Il slngularly pleasant time for All present.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06
TIE LOCAL wrAGE.
.Tbc Hired Grip at Sweeney 4
Goombs Opera House.

"Tbc Hired Girl" at Sweeney ~
Goombs Opera House.
Tho attraction at the opera house last
night was "J'he Hired Girl" II three act
farce by Charles -. Blaney. Tho theater-
going public of this city bad once before
this season Witnessed farGe by this same
Blaney. "a Boy Wanted Icing Tho title.
and the pleasing impression it made had
the effect Of drawing quite large audience
10 the play presented last Right. There VI
not a sernblance OF pot in tho farce nor
does the author make amy claim to the
contrary. aDd. us no says, u is only a
vehicle for number OF vaudeville artists
10 display their talents.
Mr.. Thomas J. Ryan was THE Hired
Girl Irish as usual. ard he gave very
Clever rend4ttoa OF that troublesome char
acter OF American domestic life. His Drogue
Nns excellent, and Internationally kept tho
audience In nm uproaG by his funny say
iBgs.
Mr.. j.. d. Wharton, as Lord Green
Goods, Mr.. Charles Beard, as fhe fesro
ferynIlg and afterward detective, and Colin
s'arey. az prof Yer Blotz rressntel tielr
respective characterD in q very acceptable
manner. There was little to do for the
balance OF the male cast.
There are q number OF pretty girls in the
company aud most OF them possess good
voices. The beet OF the female characters
Il Little Wiener as interpreted by Mils
Fannie g'Jcids. Sho IL very lively little
Lady and adds no little to the SUCCESS Of
the play.
Edwina 6fd gonie GRACEFUL dancing and
ANNE and Charles Cloclter were very good
IN their drum major drill. as were also
Campbell and Beard 10 their musical act.
Tonight Hoyt's milk White Flag" win
hold tho is,ards. This has always been con-
sldcred one OF Hoyt's best and It is said to
DO In excellent hands.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06

OF one OF it's brightest and most accom-
plishei and expert artists OF tho craft.
Resolved, That IN his death tho city OF
Houston has lost one of It's best citizens
and tho State OF Texas deprived Of a
scholar parliamertarian and one OF tho
MOST efficient and expert clerical celebrities
IN tho senate and house of representatives.
Resolved, That Tho members OF Houston
Typographical union No 81 tender TO The
borrowing family OF the deceased our heart
fat sympathy, that his memory IS lnneiihly
orgrayen npnn The tablet OF The heart OF
each member and hin loss creates a vo d
n ahe rank arr file OF the craft OF this
city.
Resolved That copy OF those resolutions
be presented to tho family OF ahe dcceased
- gilsnawie i2mfpt of cur roglet IN
the death OF an hopoTed and worthy mem
Der OF This union
Resclyei. That a copy OF these rcsoli-
t!oue be Furnished the press with The re-
quest that they publish sumo
A. X. Miller, Chairman;
N G. Strong.
] s.. Swope,
Committee