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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-02
Ingenious Mechanical Apparatus for
bringing About the Condition
of SlumDer.

Experiments have been made recent
y with some curious devices in the
Shape of "sleep machines" Sleep will
Sometimes result from fatigue Of the
gyeS Looking at trees or other objects
a. we rush along in the train will fire.
quentiy send us off,"
Aningenious gentleman has produced
machine for this purpose. 1t Isl box
s1rmUunted by two fanlihr Panels. one
above the other. revolving horizontally
in opposite directions. These panels
are 81 udded with mirrors ,hat throw
upon The retina a vibrating flood of
;winkling light.
similar effect is produced by star
~ at bright ball placed high above
cht head. so that come sight strain is
caused by staring at It.
'Another apparatus for causing
trowsiness is formed Of clamps for
+4nrPzirg the arteries leading to the
rain. The clamps remain in position
'or. less than half minute. and by that
line the sufferer from insomnia has
seen placed in a state OF somnolencc
" the decreased flow Of blood to the
rain. '@ rtftp.% Of '.....a -.
Still another method 10 to arrange an
Electric battery in the bed so that q mild
current acts upon the spine.
~
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-02

There are, it is claimed. 10000. 900
oidfhyle copper 'pennieS somewhere.
Nobody knows what has become Of
NheHh. except that once in awhile a sim
.s's' specimen turns up In change. A
Few years ago 4.SDO.OOO bronze ,wo-cent
piFces we're Get affUat. Three millions
of hem are still u,Itsta nding. but arc
uever seen a million Of threc-ceut sii.
Sefpieces are scattered over the United
states. but II is very rarely that one
cbsnts across one Of them OF the so0..
200 one-half-ccnt pdctte not che haze
BEEN rcsurHtd TO the government, for
eoMAge'or - held byrth treasury.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-02
JOINT STATEMENT
Or ThEL'"''ST
Auditor and Treasurer of
ElkO County
STATE OF NEVADA,
COUNTY UF ELKo. 60
AUDITORS OFFICE,
pFThEE''
It"FIU Y U'IFFDf. Il ~
For the Quarter Ending Dec. 81, 1895

.,-a 2 'ELKo, Dec. 81, 1893.
To the Honorable Board or County
Commissi6ders Of Elko county, New;
GEkrLEMEN:GWe here With submit
our QaI tel ly Report! Of the Finances
Or tile county for the quarter ending
Dec. 81, 1893. Z - = 'fcif II.
go" Respectfully submitted,
&c. A. WATKINS, Auditor.
j. A. MoBRIDE. Treasurer. ""'7T 3
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-02
Knives in India.

IStves. when inttSSi<I FOR sale in In
tsfSaNSe~~t,slly INSIDE with rings in, the
h"n''lre t." pat'rs$ carr, them sicti
- 'heir sirt,'.e
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-02

Balance in Treasury Sept.
80. 1898. :'.,'" ....S15,49O Y
Generallicenses.. :. 1922 Is = a. :"S
Per Prop AK 1885,. l.O6lOl
Fees corted by Co 49,"
officers ......... 511 40
Gaming licenses. 800 90
Irregular sources 101 90
Poll tax, 1893 '' 1877 OK,
Elko special school
IuAu 4U1 -
Property tax, 1893, 58,027 OIL
State school APP $3.50 '.'''
portioDment .....
',.. 80 500.
Total. ...... s64.65O SO
Total Receipts. S79,84l SIS
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-02

The above balance stands to the
credit Of the variohs funds as per
Treas urer's Balance Sheet, dated
Dec. 81, 1898: 49, ..r.. - I:,t7 ......' =,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-02

RECEIPTS ON ALL SOURCES
Balance in Treasury Sept.
70. 1893 ,'ss''. a -. 31s doo 10
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13
HOME OF THE TRUSTS.

Ii is stated that in lS9S New Jersey
realized from incorporation fees and the
filing Of certificates a revenue OF S2,3o9,
l9S, thus relieving the State from q di-
rect tax upon the people to that extent.
The Farm Journal says: "In that State
stockholders are not liable for the debts
OF the corporation beyond the amount OF
the capital stock subscribed. In most
other States stockholders are liable for
double the amount of their stock.
"No statement Of receipts or expendi.
lures is required to be filed, as is called
for by the corporation laws of several
other States.
"There is no limit to the amount OF
capital stock of a corporation or to the
extent Of it's powers. Il is authorized to
do anything it chooses to insert in its
charter, no matter how incoDgruous with
it's title or main object.
at is not necessary to do any busi-
ness in the State or to have more than 3
nominal office within it's limits. All that
is required is that there must be three
incorporators, one Of whom must live
within the State, and who must have in
his custody lists of the stockholders that
papers may be served when necessary.
"One lawyers office may be the office
of a dozen great corporations, aud his
clerks the recorded incorporators.
"The fee for filing q certificate Of 10
corporation is 5000 on the 81. 900, 900 o.
capitalization-a small sun compared
with that charged in many other States
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13

The steel trust with . capital OF over
$500, 900, 900, is an accomplished fact.
One Of the strongest trusts in Califor-
mia, that Of the lumber dealers. is on the
verge of collapse. Cause, competition.
The tunnel on the line OF the san
Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Kali
road near Pinols. in Alameda county,
has been completed. Is is lob feet
long and is feet square.
Chauucey NJ. Depew says there will be
no plank in the Republican platform
next year condemning trusts; that the
party will resssert everything i. has ever
said. and declare for expansion.
In accord with instructions IRON Wssh-
ington ell cattle on the ranges OF the
Cherokee and Creek nations except those
owned by the tribesmeu must be driven
out Of the territory Immediately.
Makers Of steel fence wire, fourteen 10
number, who are outside the trust, are
meeting in Chicago now for the purpose
Of forming q continuation and erecting q
plant at some point within the Indiana
gas belt.
Capitalists are e~Ddeavoring to bond
the town OF Shasta, CAL, for 1000, OOO.
remove the buildings to another site aud
then hydraulic the ground which carries
gold to an extent that nuggets are fire.
q%uently picked up in the streets after
heavy rainfalls.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13

Lieutenant Grow of the Utah light
artillery explains why the Astor battery
did rot remain in the Philippines. He
says that the outfit did not seem able to
hsrmonize ct all with the rest of the
troops. They we're blooded New York
ers who appeared to consider themselves
above the other soldiers and were bent
on doing things to suit themselves. They
left their time fuses at San Francisco. 1t
was found impossible to get along with
the Astors, so they were packed of home,
and their runs given 10 others.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13

The Sun of New York says that send
ing troops to Manila via Suez is no lon
ger looked upon with favor. The route
is for much Of the way over burning
seas. and then it is more expensive. The
Suez Canal Company not only charges its
regular tonnage. but 81 per capita for oil
the people on the ship. The Grant"
that took out General Lawton took out
also 1890 men. was charged that way.
Hereafter the shipping will be from San
Francisco unless more is required than
the transports on the Pacific car carry.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13

A short while back the New York
Journal was offered the lump sum OF
$40. 900 to publish q bunch OF testimo-
malls ~extolling the virtues Of a proprie
tary article advertised as good for this
and that. The Journal man looked over
the "copy" and then-rejected the offer.
Ten Thousand dollars were not enough
for one publication Of the testimonials.
The New York Herald subsequently
published the ed, though at what price
is not stated. The ad covered six and a
half quarter pages.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13

The people of Iowa oughtto be happy,
at least the taxpayers should be, as the
last dollar OF its State indebtedness was
paid OF the Goth OF April. and that State
is now clearly out Of debt. This has
been accomplished by the exercise OF
close economy in the administration Of
State affairs without any appreciate in
crease in the rate OF taxation.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13

The Ute reservation in Colorado was
thrown open to occupation at noon on
May 4th by proclamation of President
Mckinley. The strip is fifteen miles
wide by sixty in length and embraces
valley and mesa lands. Only a limited
amount Of prospecting has been done on
the reservation, but il is believed to be
underlaid by coal and oil.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13

Chapter XyI.-An act amending an act
relative to attorneys. Approved Feb. 20.
1899.
Section /. se9tion two OF said act Ia
hereby amended 80 as to read rs follows:
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13
Official Returns of Eureka County, Nevada-l89S

CANDIDATES.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13

Chapter VIII.-An act to provide for
the purchase Of land for an Agricultural
Experimental station at Reno. Approved
February II, 1899.
Section one authorizes the commits
sioners of Washoe county to levy and col
lect a tax of 25 cents on each 500 of tax
able property, The amount so raised TO be
for payment OF land and water for an
experimental station at Reno.
Section two provides the manner OF col
Letting the tax.
Section three authorizes the Regents TO
select q tract Of land near Reno, and pro-
vides that the cost shall not exceed the
sum Of sl2. 900.
Sections four, i've and six provide the
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13

Chapter IV.-An act to repeal an act
providing for the issuance Of Ormsby
county bonds. Approved February ii,
1899.
Section /. An act Of the Legislature
Of the State of Nevada entitled: IAN act
20 provide for the issuance of bonds by
he county of Ormsby, etc." is hereby
repealed.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13

Chapter XII.-An act to pay the ex-
penses incurred by the Governor in aid
ing the United States to raise the Yolun-
teer Army in the late war with Spain,
and appropriating money to pay the same.
Section one sppropristes S6,647.52 TO
pay the expenses incurred by the Cover
nor in raising volunteers for the late war
with Spain.
Section two authorizes the State Con-
%troller TO draw his warrants in favor Of
The Governor for the amount.
Section three authorizes the Governor
TO collect the amount thus advanced by
the State, from the United States.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-05-13

manner in which foAl arrangements shall
be made for transferring the and to the
State.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23
Neal Jackson Dead.

Neal Jackson, the colored dray.
man known to everybody in this
section, died from exposure at an
early hour yesterday morning in
the southwest part oftown. tap
pears he wandered away and got
down some time during the night,
and there alone fought out the
struggle of life and death, with the
chilling wind and rain, and lost.
Neal was a good old negro,
popular with everybody. He was
trusted and esteemed by the white
people, and expressions Of deep re-
greet at his untimely death were
heard on all sides yesterday. Had
his peril been known there are
many who would have gone Ia
his relief There were those who
had played upon his dray as boys,
whom he had served as men, who
gladly would have given hin
relief, and when he was beyond
the reach Of human aid, when III,
hand Of death had forever stilled
the beating of his faithful old heart
they gave Of their means to bury
him with a liberality which attest
ed the esteem in which no was held
A too great fondness for 1.-THE cur
that cheers" was the old darkey'i
greatest fault, and probably led t,
his unhappy end. An inques
held yesterday confirmed the man
ner Of his death.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23

Santa Fe. Dec 81. William Higtower,
who, on May :, 1873. was sentenced 10
IL years in the penitentiary for the muir
der Of James Meigs, and who made his
escape from the penitentiary IN sen
sational manner on June i7.of the same
year. walked into the Office Of Superin.
tsndent II. o Bursum, Of the peniten'
tiAry and surrendered himself Hig.
tower had been In hiding near his home
In Lincoln county while his neighbour.
were circulating petition for his par
don.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23

Washington. Dec 81 affections com
mittee No 1 Of the house held its first
meeting yesterday and arranged TO be-
gin the consideration Of contested cleo
ton cases soon after the holidays The
case Of William f. Aldrich. contestant,
VI. CASTOR A Robbins. Fourth Alabama
district. was set for hearing Jan ;.
The case Of Walter Evans, contestant,
" Oscar Turner. Fifth Kentucky dis
trict was set for Jan T.. Later the
committee will fix times for hearing the
other contests OF which there arr eight
pending
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23
Tho rhomp.on. csn,lot.d.

Memphis, Dec. q. The jury in the
case Of L D. and Frank Thompson,
charged with conspiracy 10 violate the
laws with reference TO pauper dead in
this state, brought in verdict Of guilty
and the defendants were fined $3.50
Frank Thompson was recently arrested
in ~. Louis with four dead bodies which
1t is alleged were being shipped to med.
ical colleges in the north. The tive
men will have to answer three other IN
dictmeuts
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23

Washington. Dec 81. No business
was transacted at the brief session Of
the house Wednesday The time was
occupied In a flibuster against motion
10 adjourn The Democrats and some
Republicans did the hlibustering in or
der to give Mr.. Grow the venerable ex-
speaker Of the house an opportunity to
reply TO some statements made Tuesday
by Mr. Gaines Of Tennessee.
Mr. Payne. the majority leader was
defeated on two roll calls Mr. Rich.
ardson chaffed him on his defeat Ia a
good natured way.
Mr. Grow claimed the floor AS a
question Of personal privilege, and in
spite Of Mr. Paynes objections. the
speaker decided TO hear him for hive
minutes.
Mr.. Grow. In his remarks, reiterated
his contention Of several days ago that
'coin" from 1852 10 ISIS meant gold 20
Mr. Paine replied briefly and then at
! 35 p m the house adjourned until
noon Jan. 3. 1900
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23
NICARAGUA CANAL.
No L.gisIs,isa Expected By TAb Co..
grsss .. the Matter.

Washington. Dec. 81. Legislation
providing for the construction Of trans
IsthmiAn canal is not probable during
the present session The Nicaraguan
canal committee in the senate. presided
over by Senator Morgan. and the house
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce. presided over by Mr. Hepburn
OF Iowa. 10th propose TO take the mat
ter up without waiting for tho report Of
the Walker commission ltisextremely
improbable. however. that they will be
able 10 get bill through either house
Of congress before that report is avail
able.
The Walker commission will leave
New York on Jan. 8, going direct 10
Greytown. Nicaragua. by the regular
mail steamer They will go over the
route Of the Nicaragua canal TO the Pa.
cihc side and will then 20 by steamer 10
the Pacific end Of the Panama route
The commission has in the held now
10 surveying parties. The commission
ers estimate that II will take about one
year for them TO complete all their work
and make a report
Senator Morgan has never given his
approval 10 the sending Of additional
commissions TO the isthmus. being sat
isfed with the information already
available as TO the practicability Of tbs
canal He will endeayor TO have h.i
bill reported from his committee.
Representative Hepburn also bclieyer
the provision for the Walker commits
sion was intended 10 delay the construc
ton Of canal and will endeavor L
have his committee take take up thu
subject Immediately after the holiday
recess.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23
CONGRESS AoJoURNs.
Both House sad senate Take . Recess
fer the ushday.

Washington. Dec 81 - In the final
session Of the senate Wednesday. before
the holiday recess. MIR Pettigrew u
South Dakota. In a charSeticAlly incis-
i've speech. demanded 10 know whether
Il was to be- the policy Of the represen.
tatives Of the administration 10 suppress
proper facts and news when called for
by senator He said he believed an
effort was being made 10 prevent the
testimony taken by the war investigai-
ing committee from being sent 10 the
senate and declared his purpose Of not
submitting TO the suppression Of infor-
nation TO which the people. in his
opinion. were entitled.
Mr. Morgan Of Alabama offered an
amendment 10 Mr.. Bacon's resolution.
guaranteeing to the people Of Puerto
Rico. Hawaii and the Philippines a re.
publican form Of government The
text Of the resolution is a. follows:
That in pursuance Of section =, arti-
Gle {. Of the constitution. the United
States will guarantee TO the people OF
Puerto Rico aud the Pacific islands and
all other states and peoples within It's
sovereign jurisdiction and control re-
publican form Of government and will
protect them against invasion"
Mr. Butler Of North Carolina, pro
posed an amendment to the con stitution
providing that the chief justice Of the
United States and United States judges
shall be elected by the people 1t wa
referred 90 the judiciary committee
Nr Hoar Of Massachusetts, introduced
a resolution declaring how the people Of
the island possessions Of the United
States should be governed
The senate adjourned 10 Jan s.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23

The anniversary Of the birth Of
the Prince Of Peace and the dawn.
ing Of the twentieth century wit.
nesses the spectacle Of the two
leading nations of the world en-
gagged in wars Of conquest against
people whose greatest crime is a
desire to live in their own countries
and govern themselves M they see
proper.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23
Assassination a, wynn.wood.

Ardmore. l. T., Dec. 81 One Of the
most brutal murders in the history Of
the Indian Territory, occurred at Win.
newood. George Miller was the muir.
dersd man. An investigation showed
that Miller had been shot and his throat
cut from car 10 ear His dead body had
Afterward been placed upon tho Santa
Fe track by the assailants 70 cover the
deed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23

Washington, Dec 2l.-The postmas.
ter general has ordered that hereafter
the length Of service as letter carriers
shall not be- indicated on the uniforms
Of carriers by stripes, but by stars For
five years service they will wear one
black silk star; two stars for ten year.
one red silk star for 10 years aud two
for 90 ono silver star for ~ years, two
for 80; one gold star for 50 years and
two for 40 years
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23
ch.rok.. L.rl.l.,nrs AdIeurn.

Tahlcquah, Dec 2l.-Tho special ses
sion OF the Cherokee legislature has ad
journsd sine die. All bids for the col
lection Of the ti.8OO.O 900 were rejected
by the council Inspector Wright mott
fed the chief that no appointment
could be made under the act OF the stat
council until they had been approved By
the United States No delegation wal
appointed to Washington.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23
BRITISH VESSEL SEIZED.
La Busn Taken by tho CAstins At CAM
srs hay .. = Prit. ship.

srs Hay as = Prize ship.
Victoria, b c.. Dec o. According
to the Hong Kong press the British
steamer La Buan which left Sandakan
on Nov %, with clearance papers was
seized by the United States steamship
CAstine at Calliera bay and sent %
Manila under a prize crew Captain
Pert. master Of the LaBuan. reported
that permission was sought 10 proceed
TO Gotta Batu, 10 bring away several fam
lilies as they were in danger Of being
killed by the Moros. but that the per.
NIT was refused. and the commander Of
the Castine ordered the British vessel 10
be seized A prize crew was then put
on board and the steamer sent 10 Manila
The seizure was at once protested by
the master Of the steamer
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23

indianapolis. Dec ~ Representatives
Of all the educational institutions Of In
diana not supported 10y the state met
here to discuss grievances. Their chief
grievance lies In the fact that the state
board Of education discriminates In IA.
yor Of the state normal school In this
granting Of teachers licenses The ten.
or Of the speeches favored general at
tack upon the system u educational in
stitutions supported by the state
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23

San Francisco. Dec. ED J. Tobin,
tho we'll known sporting man Of this
city who offered $50. 900 in behalf Of a
syndicate 10 secure toe Jefries. Corbeti
fight for this city. has secured an option
Of 90 days in which 10 make a sAtisfac.
tory deposit II tho contest occurs here
1t may be held by daylight in the open
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23
shsetlnE ., DsIi.r.

Gainesville. Tex, Dec 2l-Ths re.
port Of shooting at Dexter has just
reached hero A man by the name Of
Msadsrs was shot four times, one Of the
wounds is thought 70 Be fatal A party
surrendered TO the officers and gave
bond.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23
nI.hon n.rr.,,,. Jnhll...

Dallas, Dec. 2i..-The twenty. fifth an.
niversAry Of the conservation a. bishop
Of Rt Rev. A. c. Garrett was celebrated
here Wednesday. Many prominent
ministers were present Bishop futile
Of Missouri, who preached the sermon
when Bishop Garrett was made a bishop.
preached the sermon on this occasion
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23
hoy Murders an old Man.

Laredo. Tex, Dec a. Abslardo vii.
lareal, Is years old shot and instantly
killed an old man named Urbano Mar
tinez. In Nuevo Laredo Mexico. just
across the Rio Grande They wer,
neiphbors aud lived on the river bank
The cause Of the killing was the result
Of quarrel over rooster owned by
Villareal, which had crossed over int,
Martinezs premises The murderer es
capped by swimming the river 10 thu
country where he is now at large
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23

The story Of Duncan Hood hay.
ing gone to aid the Beers proves to
be a canard. He is in New York,
and says his sympathies are with
the English.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23

Melbourne, Dec 2l.-The Argus Of
this city publishes a forecast Of tn,
wheat harvest Of this colony In which
IL says the average yield Is oa7 bushels
per acre and eIportablo surplus aoO0,
900 bushels
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23
Or. JENKINS CASE.
state rostponss IfiAi aud Ills Lawyers
Claims This Annuis IT,

State fostp"nss lfiAl aud Ills Lawyers
Claims Thi. Annuis ~.
Waco Tex. Dec. sl-The case Of the
State vs. Dr. $ NJ. Jenkins. charged
with criminal operation and murder. has
been postponed until the March term Of
Judge SCOTS court
when 1t is taken up it will DO tried
before a new jury ana the county at
torney feels that such a proceeding will
be legal
On the other hand, the attorneys fol
the defendant state that 1t was not theii
leult that their client was shot IN th'
courtroom. When the case Is Gale,
again they will plead former jeopardy
and they claim they will be able 10 bea
tho case on that issue.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23

You buy a pair OIL X pants at Coul-
ters and wear them four weeks, aud
for every suspender button that comes
of We will pay you ten cents II they
rip In the waistband we will pay you
- cents, and II they rip in the seat We
will pay you 10 cents.
Il. j. ". Coulter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-23

Brazos county roads will be
much improved during the coming
year with the continued employ
ment Of convict labor on them