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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10
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Washington, Nov 0..-Tho recent let.
ter Of General Wheeler to a friend in
Alabama announcing his intention "a
resume his seat in Congress, has revived
interest In the contest before the last
congress regarding the status before the
house. Of members who accepted com.
missions in the army. Speaker Reed.
not only refused TO approve the salary
roll Of such members. but declined 10
recognize them on the floor Much in.
terest is taken in the probable attitude
Of the new speaker on this subject. and
speculation il rifle whether Mr. Hender.
son when elected. will follow the exam.
pie Of his predecessor. Friends Of MIR.
Henderson say that he will not under.
take 10 rule on their eligibility bu,
will refer the matter 10 the house for
final settlement.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10
News From Yukon.

Seattle. Wash Nov 0--The steam.
or Cottage City has arrived here with
late Yukon news EI Governor John
II. McGraw. Of this state, has been ap.
pointed United States commissioner at
Cape Nome
Warm weather il reported on the Yu.
kon and the river Is clear OF Ice again.
enabling several more steamers TO move.
United States district court convened
At juneau on Nov. /. Nine men charged
with murder are booked for trial. the
most important Of which is the case
against j Homer Bird formerly Of New
Orleans. who must answer 10 tho accu.
sations Of numbering H. H. Patterson
and James Hurting on the Yukon q
year ago.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

That the Braz0s river will be
made navigable and will carry on
It's bosom the articles of commerce
of one Of the most thickly settled
portions Of the world is beginning
to dawn on a great many people
who have hitherto considered the
work impractieable on account of
its cost. Suppose it does cost a
big sum-as it will--yet this
amount will he small as compared
with the benefits arising from the
successful completion of the under.
taking.--Waco Telephone.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10
MAY WITHDRAW TROOPS.
President LAY nTisg iiems Al fr"'n
Cuba asd Porto Riea.

Washington. Nov 0 - In order TO
avoid the charge Of militarism already
being raised in several political quarters
and preliminary 10 the appointment OF
civil governors. President Mckinley and
Secretary Root are considering the adj
visibility Of withdrawing troops from
Cuba and Porto Rico.
There are now in Cuba a9l officers
and 10 FOG men and IN Porto Rico
lus officers aud 1855 men Ia his annual
report just submitted to Secretary Root
Brigadier General Wood. commanding
the department Of Santiago declares he
has too many troops Secretary Root
telegraphed General Wood 10 make a
supplementary report As to the number
Of men in his department aud the mum
Der which can with safety be with.
drawn
Instructions were sent several days
ago 10 General Brooke commanding the
division Of Cuba, TO report upon the adj
visibility Of withdrawing the troops
His reply was not favorable 20 the prop
osition The conditions IN the island.
is his opinion necessitated the retention
Of all the men now under his command
II il understood that Brigadier General
Lee. commanding the provinces OF Ha-
vana and Pinar del Rio, has informed
the president that in his opinion all the
men in Cuba should remain. Upon the
arrival Of General Ludlow here be will
be- asked TO give his opinion respecting
the adyisability Of reducing the militia
~ force in the island
In Porto Rico IL was said military Of.
hoers feel that the force there can be
reduced and 1t is expected some battal'
ions will be brought homs and stationed
In this country.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10
FROM ZULRICH.

As it has been some time since
we gave your readers any news
from this part Of the world, we
will contribute our little mite,
Health is better than it has been
for some time.
The people were blessed with a
refreshing north wind and frost,
and these chilly days make every
body realize that winter is at hand
Digging potatoes and cutting
ribbon cane is now and will be for
some time the order Of the day
with the farmer.
We are glad to learn tina, Miss
Fanny Grant, who has been ser
iouslyill for the past few weeks, is
steadily improving.
Mr. Corben, Of near Millican,
was in this vicinity few days last
week, prospecting for a home, and
we learn he is going to make
Madison county his future home.
We learn that Mr.. X. r. Dudley
has left Madison county and will
make Waller county his future
home. With best wishes for your
highly esteemed paper, am
DIsHwAsHER.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

Wabash. Ind Nov 9-The conduc-
tor and brakeman Of freight train
had an exciting adventure with wild
man named Samuel Shafer who insisted
on boarding the train at Lago this
county. 10 ride ~ miles 10 Huntington
lie was delirious from drink and when
pushed of his shoulder blade was brok
en-; he again boarded the caboOse drove
of the conductor 10 the front aud the
brakeman TO the rear platform. They
locked the door and were in mortal fear
he would break them down and kill
them. as be threatened As the train
rushed through Andrews the conductor
threw a message of asking the mar
shall At Huntington 10 meet the train
and arrest lunatic The Andrews op.
orator sent the dispatch. and an officer
captured Shafer who was locked up
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

The Tyler Democrat.Reporter
propounds this sensible suggestion:
'Ifa farmer has tried diversified
farming this year, and now finds
himselfin generally better condition
than in former years, does not the
commonest kind Of common sense
dictate to him to try the same plan
on a larger and more thorough
scale again next year. A business
man Of any other class would GER
tainly see the matter IN that light,
and we think the average farmer
has a. good judgment and rs much
prudence a. the average man of
any other profession or calling,
and knows as well what is for his
own COOL. For this rta.on We
expect TO see more complete diver
sifcation in 1900 than has ever
been tried in this country before.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

St Louis, Nov. Captain Levi,
MoNabb. IS years old. the commanding
officer 81 company X. Forty.ninth
United States volunteers. the colored
regiment In camp at Jefferson barracks.
has committed suicide by blowing Oh
the top Of his head with rife McNabb.
who is colored, was recently promoted
from first sergeant in tho Twenty-fourth
United States infantry 10 tho command
Of company X. Forty.ninth volunteers,
now under orders to proceed 10 Manila.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10
Pin. nlsn. N.w Ent.rprl.s..

Pine Bluff. Ark. Nov "A compa.
ny composed entirely OF Pine Bluff citi.
Gems has just been organized for the
purpose Of building an ice factory and
cold storage plant. TO be completed and
In operation next summer The compa.
ny is capitalized at 10000. and the
amount ia rapidly being subscribed
Through the Commercial league Of Pine
Bluff company has been organized
with a capitalization Of SIS 900 which
operate a packet line between Pine
Bluff and nsvigable points on the Mis-.
sissippi and Arkansas rivers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

Washington Nov o The story Of
distress among the white inhabitants Of
Guam Is secuted At tho navy depart
ment Governor Leary has had the
swift steamer Yosemite at his command
In the harbor ever since his arrival. and
as Manila is only week distant 10 would
have been easy Tor him to have sent the
ship 10 Manila for additional supple. u
there had been a scarcity Then too. u
Ia said at the navy department that a
number Of vessels have touched AZ TIE
island Of Guam during the last few
months. more. IN fact. then wsr, known
10 have touched 10 As many years % The
Spanish occupation
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1899.

The Waco Telephone says: "The
total vote in Texas in 1850 was
23C,0OO. In 1890 it reached 340,-
OO9 and in 1900 il will reach 500, d.
600, or whereabouts. The vote
polled in 1898 aggregated $4,000.
and in view Of that fact 100000
would be very liberal estimate
for next year. Texas is behind
several states in the matter Of po-
litical power based on numbers,
but her larger population will
eventually put her ahead Of all OF
them
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

Mckinney. Tex Nov Q Cotton solr
on the streets here Wednesday A. higi
as ! u cents, and many farmers wagon
loaded with the product were b. syi
dence II this price continues hsayl
receipts are expected. a. much of %,
ilsecy staple Is still IN the hands of far
mers who all along have been lo4th 4
part with II at price lower than
cents
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

Denisou, Tex. Nov 0 -- From per.
sons IN the city from the Choctsw Ma
ton - miles northwest Of the city. II
was learned that young man named
Harrison, while riding after cattle in a
pasture. was pitched over his horses
head aud hi, neck was broken. lie
lived au hour with broken neck. la
was from Missouri and had been living
Ia tho territory but a short time
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

Mount Vernon Tex, Nov about
Sin miles west Of here D. w Hamilton,
= farmer. sent his boy, II years old. oui
TO harrow some wheat and when he had
finished his work the suppostion Ia he
mounted the mule that threw him and
dragged him about 400 yards, tangled
in tho harness. breaking his skull. neck
and back ami kicking him
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

Minneapolis, Nov. 0-The board u
trustees Of the Home for Children and
Aged Women received from ErGov
and Mrs John : Pillsbury the sum d
800 OOo to DO invested In a parliament
fund, the interest on which Is 10 b,
spent toward the maintenance Of tho In
stitntion
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10
nIlne. rs.lsms. IIahh.d.

Sycamore. Nov o Tho DeRalb post
Office was broken open and between
$1,000 aud 5000 IN stamps and money
taken The robbers broke open 90,
doors, blew up the safe. aud ESCAPED
without detection No clew has beer
found They took their time IN clean
ing out the money boxes for they do
not leave a cent
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

Lockhart, Tex, Nov 9-.The Jury in
the case Of the state W. Ia L,rrimore,
charged with the murder " j. W Mont.
gomery, wa discharged by Judge Teich'
mueller having had the case under con.
sidsration since last Thursday and hav.
ing failed Ia agree on a verdict
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

Victoria Nov o Over 30 900 head
Of cattle have been purchased in the
states u Tamaulpas and Sau Lou.
Potosi during the past four weeks BY
American cattle buyers for shipment r.
Cuba All Of these cattle will be- shipped
via Tampico The demand TOT MsTicar
cattle in the Cuban market has been .,
great that Northern MEXICO has bs.u
drained Of beef cattle
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10
suit Arain. Adam. Express.

Washington. Nov o. The United
States supreme court has began the
hearing IN tue case Of tho Merchants
Association Of New York. brought IN
tho name Of William Crawford, against
the Adams Express company 10 test
whether tia express company or the
shippers would pay the war revenue tai
charged upon packages sent by express
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

Chicago, Nov g-Tbe fame earned
IN the Spanish war by Major General,
Joseph Wheeler and Fitz-Hugh Lee. q
the United States volunteer army. viii
not be ignored u number Of women Of
Chicago are successful in an uudertak
ing they have started They purpose o.
present each general with o sword cost.
ing 5000 and they also petition con.
gress 10 make them major generals u
the regular army ~ reoompsuse fof
their services
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10
An.r ON. sam.

Austin. Nov 0-Goyeruor Savers hal
applied 10 tho governor Of the state oI
Coahuila. Mex, for the eItrAdition Vi
Ollie SApp. an American, who IL waniso
at San Antonio 10 answer b tho charg,
Of murder, committed IN that city about
two years ago Sapp IL under arrest Al
galtillo Mar
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

For sale-Good combination horse
Tor sale; safe for lady TO drive. Apply
toClarke q Dansby. 100.
Reserve seats early for the Old Maid.
Convention, opera house, Friday night
November ID. Benefit Baptist Ladies'
Aid Society. doS
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

Van Horn. Tex. Nov o. Word ha,
just been received here from tho Eagl,
Mountain coal mines, % miles south Of
here that Jose Maria Barba was killed
there by TWO other MexioAns lie wai
shot three times, dying immediately.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-10

Boston, Nov 0. --Admiral Dswsy'i
flagship Olympia has gone out Of com
mission at tho Charlsstown hayward
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-06

stubDolnnesS suppressed groan. His
wide nostrils drew in the delicious
odor with every breath and drove him
frantic. 1t was impossible to lie in bed
and endure it, so he jumped up and be-
gan to dress so as to have something
TO occupy his mind. After a time he
appeared in the kitchen, where Betsy
was cleaning the breakfast dishes.
BETSY babe him good nnrfl,oo 49,
ne repneu Win sLrly nnd. Inc oGor
of the ham was still in the air, and he
was beginning to feel weak from hun
ger. Though he would have refused
anything to eat. he was unreasonably
angry because she offered him none
But he RETAINED from scoldlpg, and as
he could not go out he sought forget
fitness in reading Because of the
evil nature Of his fast he could not
read his Gaelic Bible, so he ferreted up
n bundle of Dr.. Duniop's political
pamphlets and slowly spelled out as
much of their meaning as he could.
Betsy in the meantime dressed a chick
en- for dinner. She put it on to stew
over the open fireplace and made II
light batter for doughboys. Gideon
talked constantly and watched every
movement with wolilsh eyes. The
cdor from the bubbllng pot set every
nerve in his rebelllous digestive sys-
TEN quiyering, and when Ann ana
Sarah came home for their dinner it
was torture to see their enjoyment of
the meal He never realized before
what ruvenous and expensive eaters
they were. Finaily his anger broke
loose. and as he seolded in Gaelic his
iron gray whiskers bristled with rage.
'Doughhoys with saleratus- in them.
, and salcratus costing ST a pound! Is
1t any wonder ! haven't beennable to
make the last payments on the farm
with such extrayagant goings on? You
used to be satisfied. to cook with -corIls-
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-06

In the mixed multitude that followed
John Calf. the novelist, when he estab-
iished tile Canada company in 1922,
there were representatives of every
walk IN life But Oh the shore Of Lake
Huron a atern equality WAS maintain
ed. The weaver tuYaed farmer was
the equal OF the adventurous son of
the laird, and. taking these things into
consideration, Magistrate Phelnn had
no cause to wonder Mt the tunlult ere
ated IN the settlement when he ban
Quoted the chief men on turkey in his
dining room and fed the ordinary peo-
pie On boiled pork In his barn.
Chief among the stall fed guests was
Gideon Mcpherson. man who was Ii
10 sense of the word "ordinar," On
The previous year he had been over
looked by Tom McNulty and had bro
ken the spell of the evil eyes by black
Ing them. In consequence he consider
cd himself the equal of all men and
the superior OF most and resented saw
agely the slight that Ind been put up
ON him. 10 all his friends lie told the
story Of his wrongs in gutteral Gaelic
or broken English and swore n great
oath to be revenged on his enemy.
a couple of weeks after this irr1tat-
lug occurrence Tiger Dunlop, that glo-
rious literary rowdy who had been
punchmaker for Christopher North and
the heroes of the "Noctes Ambrosi-
nnae," arrived in the neighborhood and
heard of the trouble. He Immediately
visited Gideon and learned the story
from his own lips.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-06
Copyright, Is90, iv l'clcr lfcArIhm.
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It's Is my prescription for him. ana
I'll guarantee that within three days
be will not want to hate any one again
or to be revpngod Gu them. and you
must help Che good work by cooking
all the best dishes your house can af-
ford, so az to whet his appetite
Betsy laughed when she understood
the doctors drift and promised to do
her part. Then she inquired serlous-
~:
Div yet know fat day will he set
apart for Thanksgiving? Dor fayther
will be wantin to know"
The doctor was Oh the point of re-
plying that Gideon was in no condition
to offer thanks, but an idea occurred TO
him. and with II characteristic chucklc
he said instead:
II will nnd out when am in Gait il
the governor has made his prnclama-
ton, and will send you wcrd"
Gidcon's fast began from the mo-
ment he resolved to act on the Tigers
suggestion. but as he had eaten Il
hearty supper nothing worth recording
happened until the next day. On the
following morning lie Weakened with
the birds. but he Immediately thought
of his enemy and did not get up, In
stead he lay where he was and med-
tated on the wish he would make
against Pheian. His appetite was
sharp, and he thought 1t would be Il
sweet revenge to see his insuter at his
door begging for a bite to eat. While
he was revolving this delightful pros
poet in his mind his daughters were
preparing the breakfast. He heard
BETSY raking the ashes for live Goals.
Then he heard her blowing on them
while the fire cracked in the kindiing,
and presently delightful odor began
to penetrate the rlcllety partition that
separated his bedroom from the kitch-
en-
They were having fried ham for
breakfast, with buckwheat pancakes
and glnvy
Gideon clasped his hands over His
Complaining stomach and with Scotch
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-06

nAn M vos lroistler phpoIonY'' CID
oon roarod in lie stranrn dialect for
he bn1 ,eorne,, Tpglisb from Ills low.
INA S.ot,,, notohhors "Ton hc l,am
~ ~ hnsh M s,ond in n tub to shon he
~ en- fsored nf rinl,inc his shnnl,s"
md hc lourhed NJ The absurd picture
s',ni,,nnd W. hy h,s ri,I nvarrnration
~, y.os onr doc,,tnr patsv that learned
MN ,o eryir@ bis ny prt win he re.
,an,.,a,, on -, 20 sooon,i,ol .o,,s doy"
.., ~ an ~ ~, ~ To,. snan,,t mon -
soiI nn,ion who co,,,d nnynr miss q
en,n,,a - 10, rra,tiooI io,.o PVT
al, ,.n ~ ,,ot "a. ,sassh oe hin, nv
tst,,,ay,,
,',dn -r,o,.od -, ,,s oors o,d Nun.
,o,, 'aun w spatnh thn+ tra r,n,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-06

told nm that the iger was coming up
the lane with his friends, Colonel Van
Egnond. Captain Dunlop, Colonel
Prince. Sheriff Hyndman and half
dozen others of equal note in the prov
ince. He was deaf to everything OK
cept the Macedonian cry of his stom-
ach. and when they arrived they were
convulsed with laughter, for the Tiger
had induced them to come by telling
Of his trick. and they were ready for
Thanksgiving dinner, even though thu
authenticity of the proclamation wa
open to grave doubts.
stop. mon" cried the Tiger TO Gid
con. "or ven burst Here. take some
fuskcy to tone yer stammach."
After dinner the refreshed Gideo!
told them of his prowess in overcom
ing the spell of the evil eye. and before
they left he was so proud of having on
tertained such notable guests and he
ing complimented by them TINT his
heart was full OF thaukfulness. and ht
mad nothing but good wisht& for all
men. and particularly for such inferior
people as phelan and his aristocrats.
AS the news of the real Thanksgiving
day never reached him when II was
proclaimed. he never had cause TO
doubt the sincerity OF his humorous
friend, the Tiger.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-06

No man who does not take his
home papers can keep up with local
events or abreast Of the times. no
mptter how smart be is.-Yoakum
dimes.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-06

TGOMERY WARD 6 co. "''''" e o "a s''' ''''
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-02

1t would seem that the decision OF
Georgia J. P, that it is viola
ton of law for man to carry bot
tie Of whiskey in his buggy when he
goes to country church, is SER
ious infringement of the personal
right of the individual.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-02

We can appreciate just how angry
Senator Billy Mason of Illinois is
when it causes him to resign his SEN
atorial seat at $4,000, for Job with
with double the salary And all
this sacrifice will be laid at the door
of the Republican administration
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-02

Admiral Dewey has announced
his engagement toa handsome widow
in Washington and they will shortly
be married. The hero of Manila
went down without the slightest re-
sistance when trained campaigner
went after him.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-02

1t would be a case of justice f
the Kentucky judge who was afraid
to hold regular session of his court,
because of reports that he was to be
assassinated, were removed from Of
flee. The bench is no place for a
coward.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-02

DR.. Parkhurst says that there are
100000 New Workers who are much
worse than Representative elect Rob
erts, of Utah. Yet the protests come
in good and strong from New York
against the Congressman with his
three wives.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-02

With the number of receptive can
didates that this place has besides
those who are avowedly out after the
places they want Morgantown will
soon be as large city as Wheeling
in the conventions.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-02

Teddy Roosevelt has been help
ing Boss Platt read Whitelaw Reid
and his paper out of the Republican
party. As they had already knocked
Whitelaw out OF an ambassadorship
they seem disposed to pile it on.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-02

Seeing nothing ahead but certain
defeat the New York Republicans
have begun to yell fraud. Same
old story.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-02

If the English government hasn't
a secret understanding with the Nc
Kinley administration, it's recent &C
tions, in number Of instances, are
harA % aceonnt tor.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-02

With handful of rich New York
ers the most important question of
the day is, "Will automobiles be al
lowed in Central Park2''
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-11-02

Gov. Teddy is probably already
studying up new schemes for self
advertising, to take the place of
stump speaking.