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The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-13
RIFLE FOR LIONS.
That IL the Small Kind Hunter Pack
ard Kills the Beasts I'm
Arizona With.

Florence Packard, who lives in
Greenback valley, ella county, Arlz.,
has a remarkable record as hunter OF
mountain lions. He has killed scores OF
them, and last year alone his record
was 33 scalps. The mountain lions OF
Arizona are most destructive to herds
of horses and cattle. The risk OF life
and difficulties attending their destruc-
ton has caused the lions to be more
numerous than one would suppose, and
if it were not for the bounty paid by
the county, the stockmen would De
short on their cattle and horses. Much
of the country surrounding Packard's
ranch is II ade up of irregular ranges OF
broken mountains.
In the last IL months Mr.. Packard
has brought to Globe, besides 33 lions,
n few bears, wildcats, coons and foxes.
The dogs for this work are cross be-
tween the fox and bloodhound. Usual
", four dogs are in the pack. The two
Younger are yoked together, another
j.; trained as scout, whose work is to
90 ahead and around for the scent OF
lion or bear, and when the scent Is
found the Oldest dog is put on the track
and, to his credit, it is said, never fails
to find the animal Packard says ne
has frequently followed this dog oye'
IS miles before the lion was found. VI
to this date II lion scalps are to thu
credit of this dog. The dog is not fas
trailer. but very careful, and, consid
! erinp the rOuVhness of the country, tn
dog is remarkable.
The bears are the shyest of all game
having poor eyes and good ears, tn
least noise drives them off good ways
It may surprise some hunters to know
that 20 rifle is used by Packard TO
killing these animals. If heavier gu
is used the force of the shot woul
knock the animal out of the trees or OF
rocks before dead, and likely cause tn
death of some of the dogs. The lion
easily killed by small ball when we
aimed. d.-Globe (Ariz.) Times.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-13
These Children.

And there was certain man who,
being a merchant with trade to look
after, was a member of the church, in
fact an elder therein. One day he in
vited his pastor home to dinner, and
while they sat in the parlor waiting for
the call to table he began to tell OF a
brother elders misconduct and griev'
Gus sin. 81 only tell you this because
you are the pastor and 1 think you
ought to know it. never mention it te
anyone else" And he repeated this
several times during his recital. AS il
was about completed in came his little
daughter. Catching the subject of tn
conversation, she broke in with this ex
clamation: "My goodness, pa! Your
surely not telling that old story again!
N. Y. World.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-13
An Island of Mushrooms.

Washington possesses just now a
little wonder of the world in the form
Of a most phenomenal growth OF sew
eral edible species of mushrooms. This
wonder can be found on the island in
the Potomac on the south side OF the
bathing beach, and west Of the long
bridge. The rich soil made in recent
wears by the dredgings of the river
has produced a luxuriance OF grown
of fungi that can probably not be seer
anywhere else, and if they continue
to increase in the ratio they have done
these last few months we may venture
to state that the entire island VII
soon be one solid mass of edible mush
rooms.-Washington Star.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-13
Hourly Whiting by Trained Nnrses'

A comparatively recent departure IN
trained nursing is what is called hour
ly visiting. Until within year or
two it was not possible TO secure the
services of trained nurse except by
the day or week. Nevertheless, there
were very many times when trained
nurse was needed for special duties.
such as attendance at operations, at
tending to dressings, bandaging' bath
ing and various other duties. 10 meet
these needs the trained nurses in Chi.
cago and other cities arranged several
wears ago to go for SO much an hour
The plan worked we'll there, and was
finally adopted by trained nurses IN
this city. For cases requiring apou'
six hours the fee is four dollars, for al
attendance of one hour one dollar, fol
each successive hour or fraction Thereof
50 cents. The nurse can do grea'
deal in an hour, and the patients wh'
are unable to have her services con
stantly have found the new arrange
ment a great convenience.-N. Y. Sun
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-13
A FADHLI BABY.
One That Was Four Months Old ana
Had Never Been Washed-A
Travellers Experience.

We went to a village called Abr
Shebba, more under the mountains.
We were shown about very civilly and
taken to the door of larger dar and
asked if we wished to 60 in, says the
Geographical Journal. We did not
know if we were wanted, so made an
indefinite answer. There was diff
ference of opinion, and at last they
said the bibi should 60 in; 80 crossed
the court and entered the house and
had hardly done SO, when my hand was
seized and l was dragged by man
through black darkness round and
round. I stepped high and as quickly
as I could rushed after him. At the
third round I saw little light shining
on the toughest possible earthen steps
and was pulled into little room.
where I was greeted with cries OF
amazement by some women, and then
continued my way unaided to the top
of the tower. The parapets were or
namented with gazelle horns.
After some time I wanted to 60
down, but was on my way taken ia
a large room where manners demand
ed l should settle down for coffee
Everyone was very kind and for great
er friendliness a naked baby, foul
months old, was placed in my hands
When I wished to return it was made
to sit on my knee. 1t soon kindly criec
and was, to my Joy, removed. 1t hat
never in its life been completely
washed, though several large spots
and trimmings had been painted on 1T
head
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-13
A SONG CONTEST.
How the Poets of Provence Amuset
Their King and Thsmselvss
in the Olden Times.

BY and by King Rene came into the
hall and took his seat on the throne.
He wore rich robe of purple velvet,
embroidered all over in the brig est
silks and gold; and after him came Il
great troupe of troubadours and min
nesingers, some carrying their own
harps, and some followed by little
pages who bore their masters belong
ings.
AS the good king Rene looked at his
gay company and the brilliantly hung
hall and the long tables, his eyes
sparkled with delight, and his heart
swelled with pleasure when he thought
of the coming contest; for he was never
| so happy as when thus surrounded by
| his dear troubadours, whom he loved to
make in every way as happy as posi-
BILE.
Then, when all was ready, gayly
dressed herald came into the hall, and
kneeling before the king, and bow
ing to the assembled company, an
nounced the coming of the two counts
William and Reynaurd. All the other
troubadours and minnesingers stood
I'D, and King Rene smiled graclously
as the two noblemen entered, followed
by their pages, Pierrot and Henri, eacf
of whom carried viol bedecked witt
long silken ribbons.
When the counts had saluted thu
king and taken their places before him
he commanded seneschal to bear II
the prize, and so the beautiful cola
of Jewels was brought in upon a silve
tray and placed on a carved bench be
side the king. Then herald steppe
out, and, lifting the collar upon tn
point Of a fower-wreathed lance, di'
, played it to all the company and al
nounced the terms of the contest c
; song about to take place.
, All of which was certainly grea
!. deal better and prettier than the GU
toms of most of the royal courts
. that time. In all the lands, exceI
), where King Rene lived, when the PEI
ple wanted entertainment they used
catcher together to see contests calit
tournaments, where noble lords trle
: to overthrow each other with re
e lances on which there were no garland
j. But King Rene could not endure sue
u barbarous displays, and so in his pala
no one fought another except WI
g pretty verses, and the best poet was Il
l. champion.-Eveleen Stein, in st. Mic
| O1as
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-13
To Make Berlin q Seaport Town.

1t is announced JnaI the ueTmdH gov
ernment expects to be able to introduce
a bill in the next session OF the Prus-
sian diet for the construction OF canal
suitable for large steamships between
Berlin and Stettin, practically making
Berlin seaport town.-Chicago Chron'
icle.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-13
Suicides Increasing Yearly.

The number of suicides throughout
the world is 10000 yearly and is on
the increase. The greatest number
happen in June, the fewest in Sep
tember, and nearly one-half between
a. m. and noon.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-13


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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26
4 Pleasant Trip at "a Pleasant
Time.

To Mardi Gras-New Orlean'-
the second week in February The
Crescent city will abound with
pleasure seekers teeming in from
everywhere TO enjoy this fair which
has long made New Orleans annu.
ally famous. As heretofore, enter
tainment will be provided 10 suit
the tastes of all. To go Is TO be
guaranteed a good time. The l.. a
Ia. n. X. r. will meet you half
way, selling round trip tickets for
| this event at one fare for round
trip from all points. For full par.
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D. J. PRICE, G. 7. q 7. A.
Palestine, Texas
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26
Kurten News.

There was preaching at Ebernezer
church last Sunday by Elder |. }.
Taylor.
Mr.. Duke and daughter, Miss
Lula, Of lola, spent Saturday and
Sunday at Kurten.
Mr.. /. J. Holligan and wife Of
Of Steep Hollow, spent Saturday
and Sunday at Kurten.
There was preaching Saturday
night at Mr.. J. Floyd,s and a large
attendance.
There was a party at Mr.. Ole
Robertson's last Friday highland a
large attendance.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. j. c Shaw
a baby girl on Jan. Dist.
II is true indeed that we vii.
now have to lay all idleness away
and 90 to work for the future year
Nick.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26

FL Paso. Tex. Jan. &C. r. TroNel
attorney for Grant c. Gillett, ,k-mil-
lionaire cattle king. and james II Ar
mold Of Kansas City, one Of the heavy
creditors Of Gillett. have arrived here
from chihuahua. Mex Arnold stated
tonight that negotiations with Gillett
looking 70 settlement Of the Affairs
with his creditors were now under way
and everything pointed 20 satisfactory
arrangements being completed befor,
March I when Gillett will return 10 hi'
home in Kansas Arnold leaves ioI
Kansas City and Troxel will return Il
Chihuahua
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26
Every Available Male Is Being Re-
cruited and Armed DcpOts
Being Established.
HAVE MANY MEN
NOW UNDER ARMS.
II II Claimed They Have Fifiy Maxim
Guns at Mnlolos, Some Being Se-
cured Very Recently from I'm.
known Sources.

Manila. Jan 20. via Hong Kong Jan.
25.-The Independence has issued a
supplement containing dispatch pur-
porting 70 come from Malolos the seat
Of the rebellion. Il comments upon the
appointment Of the commission and
says:
The Filipinos naturally suspect this
Il new attempt 10 humbug. Both
Dewey and Spencer Pratt promised rs
Independence II the Filipino republic
was stable. The Filipinos are disillusi-
oned. They believe the commission Is
a ruse To gain time until they have nc
cumulated formidable forces. when
America. abusing her strength, will be-
gin war 70 ratify her sovereignty
The Independence then alleges that
all the commissioners are partisans Of
colonial expansion and incidently assert
that the archbishop also fayors annexa-
ton. with the sole object Of gaining
the sympathies Of the winning side. inn
material which. in the interest OF the
religious corporations
The Filipinos Of Caloocan and Gegal-
angin. mistaking salutes exchanged be-
tween British and German warships on
Jan. Is. moved 1000 men 30 the front m
order Of battle. covering the adjacent
country. but they did not attack the
American lines
Reports from the interior indicate that
Aguinaldos authority is now generally
recognized Every available male d
being recruited and arms depots are be-
ing established NJ san Bardino, Union
Trididad aud other large towns Tn
surrounding country is being levied OF
for supplies. and the Filipino troops an
living on the fat Of the land, while ih
native villagers are compelled 10 suhsis
on rice
There Is some friction between th
Filipino civil and military authorities
but they are united ON the question O
independence
II Is estimated that there are full
10000 Filipinos under arms, aud It
said that there are nearly 80 MAXIM
= guns nt Malolos. some Of them hayin
4 been recently acquired
The Filipino military authorities ar
convinced. they say that the American
, will be- unable 10 work effectively on
side of Manila in the event Of hostilitic
hence they feel confident Of the futur'
g Many Of the Filipino officers complai
o Of alleged discuurteous treatment upo
the part Of the Americans ~ Manila.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26

The cables Announcing the proclama-
ton Of a republic did not create much
disturbance as Aguinaldo proclaimed
Ms independence last summer Agoh-
lilo first came here. then went to PARIS
and then returned 20 Washington IN the
capacity Of a representative Of the Phil-
ippine republic This Is the reason he
has not been received officially, as 10 do
10 would b. 10 recognize the republic
He was treated exactly like Palma and
Ouesada who were never recognized as
the diplomatic Representatives OF the
Cuban republic, but only a. delegates
from the insurgent army Agonclllo
will not be- recognized at any time. lie
has been permitted 10 file papers at the
state department. but has never been
received automatically and will not he
Neither il an understanding at the
present moment entirely informal. but
nonetheless effective. that in case spain
or Germany or both recognize Aguinal'
do "a the president 81 an independent
republic. Great Britain will at once rec.
ognize the temporary sovereignty Of th'
United States in the Philippine islands
pending action on the treaty knowl
edge " this fact is said 10 be- all thai
causes Germany to hesitate. Ambassa
dor White has not been directly instruct
ed 10 make any representation 10 Ger
many. but he may convey unoiicialll
an intimation Of the United States pend
ing the disposition Of the treaty, woul'
consider the recognition Of Aguinaldo D..
Germany ~ an unfriendly act and b..
Spain as a direct violation Of a solemi
pledge 10 give this country six month
In which 20 consider the treaty.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26
BenchIey Briefs.

Farmers are beginning to break
land and getting everything in
shape to make another crop.
Several cases Of measles and
roseola in our community this
week.
Miss Eta Glaze has been very
sick this week.
The singing at Mr.. and Mrs
Harrison Haltom's Saturday night
was greatly enjoyed by a large
attendance.
Miss Lizzie Kirk of Bryan and
Miss Mamie Henry of Marlin
were visiting in Benchley last Sat
urday and Sunday.
On account of the bad weathe
there was but a small attendanc,
at the party at MIR. and Mrs
Browns last Friday night
Rev. Jim Skies preached for u
Sunday.
Messrs. Alex and Tom McColIun
Gus Laferer and Elige Thompso
of Alexandria attended preachin
here Sunday.
We hope the singing al Mr.. a'
Mrs. Tom Josey's Saturday nigl
will be a success.
AIRS. Hopkins is visiting Irien'
in Bryan this week. Umora'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26
THE BRYAN MARKETS.

Prices were quoted in Bryan
as follows:
Low Middling, Acc
Strict Low Middling, Sc
Middling, sic
Strict Middling, 5sc
Good MiddIing, 5sc
Cotton Seed $3.50 per ton.
PRODUCE.
Eggs &c per dozen.
Chickens sl.75 per dozen.
Beeswax lie per pound.
Turkeys 80 to SOC each.
Honey Sc per pound.
Country lard &c per pound.
Butter 10 to 15c per pound.
Bacon, &c per pound.
Irish Potatoes soc per bushel.
Sweet Potatoes 40c per bushel.
Onions &c per pound.
Dried Peas Sc per pounf
Corn % to Soc per bushel.
Hay 81 per ton.
Wood $500 per cord.
wool AND HIDES.
Wool average Scper pound.
Hides green 6 lie per pound.
Hides sailed Sc per pound.
Hides dry l0c per pound.
Bones 20c per 100 pounds.
CATTLE SHEEP AND HOGS.
Cows from sl5 to $40 per head.
Yearlings past s. TO sl3 pc
head.
Hogs 2 to BIC per pound gross.
Sheep $500 per head.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26

W. W. Harding, Waco, A. c.
Browne, Hampstead; J. II. Frost,
VIM. Kern, st. Louis; II. W. Thorn
hill. Dallas; W. II. Miller, Balti-
more; 5. r. Thompson, Waco; 5.
W. Rapler, Louisville; D. b. Mil
likin. Dayton; $. H. Ashncr Dali
las: II. A. Benton, St. Louis; H.
Wolf. New York; W. H. Digges
Cincinnati, J. F. Tracy, st. Louis
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26

New York, Jan 25 Among the pas.
sengers who arrived here on board the
Ward line steamer City ~ Washington.
were General Emilio Nunez, who car.
ried many expedition. 20 Cuba during
the insurroction. ii Yum Vow the Chin.
csc consul ~ Havana. his son aud socre-
tary and 10 passengers from the wreck
ed French steamer Versailles, which
went ashore near Havana The City Of
Washington brought as cargo q large
quantity Of cigars and tobacco and 1861
cannon pieces Of artillery.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26
DAY IN FLORIDA.
lie Goc. There win ni. wife On a
Pleasure "Trip.

Pleasure Trip.
Cincinnati. Jan 2j A special 10 the
Commercial Tribune from Jacksonville
Fla, says
William r. Day. ex-secrctary Of state
and president Of the American peace
commission. has arrived in the city from
Canton, o. Mr. Day b. accompanied by
his wife and Is on q pleasure tip for the
benefit Of his health He will spend
several DAYS he this city aud will then go
further south, possibly 20 Cuba. for "a
short stay before returning north. Tie
refused "a b. interviewed on the affairs
at Manila but was much interested IN
Tuesday, dispatches which intimaies
trouble impending there
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26

Peoria. Ills Jan - Lena Bruhn,
formcly a highly respected woman. was
found In q delirious condition. lying on
the river bank aud she died at the po-
lice station without explaining her ILL.,
ness. The coroner Is investigating the
case and is inclined tothink the woman
rendered desperate by the loss Of a re-
latiye aud financial lossrs took q full
dose Of lnudanum
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26

Nashville Jan % The losses by fire
nj Springfield Tenn, are between $40
OOO and $4,000 with insurance Of Sl3.-
600 six buildings including the Ma
tional bank and the Peoples bank and
the largest dry goods store In the town,
were burned.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26
Harvey Items.

Rev J. NJ. Bullock filled his reg
ular appointment here at Bethel
and Sunday.
Prot. f. l.. Eiland and wife,
Miss Florence Massey and Mr..
Waddy smith from Waco came
down last Friday and attended the
closing Of the Rock Prairie singing
school. Quite a nice crowd was
present; also plenty Of good dinner.
Al the close of the singing all were
invited to attend q musical enter
tainment at Mr. McSwain's home.
On the Sunday following, the
professors were invited TO attend
the singing at Bethel, and a most
enjoyable time is reported by all
/ who attended. The pretty 15ug'
were heard TO Hoat out on the air
las il were, TO be caught up by
some higher power and wafte'
back TO the carthworn pilgrims
After sumptuous dinner hat
been enjoyed and the days service
discharged, all repaired to thei
respective homes.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26
IN I-,recl d.. nrlI,ery.

Clehuruc, Tcxa Jan %. Postmaster
c. A. Dickson is inreccipt ofacommum.
cation TO the effect that Cloburne may
expect free mail delivery very soon
Some necessary conditions have not yet
beeu complied with.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26

Paris. Jan. % The preliminary sit
ting Of the Venezuelan arbitration court
here. was purely formal Thonext mect-
ing will take place In April The court
met in the room which was used boy the
Spanish American pence commissioners
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26
LOOK WITH ALARM
AT THE SITUATION,
Washington Officials Would Not he SUR
prised 10 Hear Of War In the
Philippines.

Washington. Jan % 1t can mo-
longer bo denied that considerable alarm
Is felt ia administration circles over the
situation at Manila aud lloilo and the
latest adyices are not Of reassuring
character.
General otis Is of the belief that the
insurgents nre about 20 force am issue
and. ifthis .houldoccur thorsult cannot
be- predicted further than that the Am
erican. will De victorious in the end.
There are two serious contingencies
confronting the troops near lloilo one
being conflict with the natives and
the other small hroakout among the
troops.
Besides this the situation at Manila is
considered much more graycr than at
noilo anu 20 is feared the insurgents
may commit an overt act which might
/ bring ON % confic,
/ While the warlikc attitude Of Aguin-
aldo oxcites alarm ut the war depart
mcut that Is mot considered the most
serious feature of the situation Those
T In % position 20 know the facts SAY the
diplomatic situation is even more grave.
Either Spain or Germany or both may
recognize Aguinaldo's little republic fol
interested motives, Germany 20 secure d
foothold and Spain to accomplish the re
lease Of its prisoners of war This nc
ton Is imminent and government Off
cials say they would not be surprised i
1t took place within q hours promp
ratification of the treaty world hav'
avoided this ENHANCEMENT but u Il con
ceis1g W. W. that both Spain and gman
hi 'o'VVV' grounds for action :,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26

New York. Jan % The steamer
Rhode Island which went on the rocks
at Hell Gate. has been hoatod and taken
10 the dock near by Her rudder was
torn OIL The steamer viii be- placed iu
dry dock for more thorough examine
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-26

Washington Jan. p Agoncillo has
protested 10 the state department against
the landing Of more American soldiers
or munitions Of war or increasing the
size Of the American navy in the Philip
pines. Aguinaldo hO made a similar
protest TO General Otis.