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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-15
WILL BRYAN GET IT9
Another Rallroad-Some Talk
That Looks Like Business.

Austin, Texas, Sept. l3.-The
railroad commission this evening
approved contract between the
Calvert, Waco and Brazos Valley |
and the international and Great
Northern railroads whereby the lat
ter furnishes the former trackage /
from Lewis switch TO Hearne and
with terminals at the latter point. |
Single line rates will be applied 10
joint hauls over these roads.
The iron on the Calvert, Waco
and Brazos Valley has been laid to
Calvert and trains will begin run.
ming in a day or two. The road
will be extended to Waco within
the next twelve months, after
which it wiz be pushed northward
to Fort Worth and southwark from
Lewis switch via Bryan TO Grand
Lake in Montgomery county, where
connections will be made with the
international and Great Northern
for Houston and Galveston. The
route from Lewis switch TO Grand
Lake has already been surveyed
and a most satisfactory condition
Of affairs from a construction stand.
point developed along it. George
Gould is behind the enterprise, the
Inauguration Of which was made
necessary by the invasion Of Inter
national and Great Northern terri
tory by the Huntington interest,
which now controls the Hearne and
Brazos Valley and is making ar
rangement TO close in from the
north and southeast by connecting
the Texas trunk with the Sabine
and Eust Texas, and consolidating
. both with the Texas and New Or.
p leans. In self defense Mr.. Gould
has concluded TO build a north and
,, south line that will traverse mid
! die Texas and connect Houston anC
Galveston with Fort Worth and
? place him in a position to compet'
with Huntington at Galveston, a
he does at New Orleans,
: 1t will also enable him to ofise
the loss OF business the Katy 5 Sal
Antonio extension will cause tn
International and Great Northern
by letting him into some Of III
Katy's best north Texas territory
where he can divide the traiiii
with that road.
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LOCAL NEWS.

The Exposition restaurant is now
open. -oV
Chas. vesmiroysky went TO Houston
yesterday
Lang the machinist, at Cars Hard.
v.,,e store dti.
Miss Gertrude Butler has returned
from Austin.
Dhuk Mount Vernon Pure Rye a. the
Exposition saloon. 1901
A train of6i Hat cars passed through
the city yesterday.
For a good short order meal call at
the Exposition saloon. 2'o
Walter wipprecht returned from
Timpson yesterday.
smoke General Arthur cigars sold al
the Exposition saloon. w.
Col. Richard Cooke was here from
Houston yesterday.
800 pounds Lendreths new crop turnif
seeds AZ Mawhiuneys. oc'S.
Miss Blanche Horne Of Marlin, Is The
guest of Mrs. John b. Hines.
Hot lunches served in iirsi-class STYLE
at the Exposition saloon. 700
The Calvert Courier II sept. u, giyei
the cotton receipts Of that city a. i,1S'
bales.
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FICkEY NEWS.

We have had some showers, but
not enough to DO any good.
Cotton picking is the order of
the day.
Those that are on the sick list
ere Mrs. Joe Ellison, Mrs. Florence
Battcn and Henry Schultz.
Mr.. Henry Kountz Of Cotton
wood, came down Sunday.
Mr.. Buckhaults gave the young
folks an ice cream supper Saturday
night. Jump Up.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-15

strsyod Or stoIen-From John NJ.
Caldwell's pasture, one Jersey heifer
yearling, light tan colored with white
spots. Reward for return TO Jno. NJ.
Caldwell OF information leading 10 re-
covery. 2oi
For accident and life insurance either
lodges 81 straight life companies see
Joe 81 Reed Also sells -four, rice and
coffee.
Fresh cold beer and lunch, Wooten
Wells soda water always on hand at V.
10. Mareks next door to Saunders &
Johnson's. lIlu
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Special Notice.

On and after Sept. 10, | will
have at my store an experienced
dress maker thoroughly posted on
all the new styles and ideas in
up.to.date dress making, and ready
to ill orders for all classes Of work
in this line as satisfactorily as the
most accomplished modistes Of the
larger cities. The patronage of
the ladies Of Bryan and vicinity is
respectfully invited.
l5l W. c. GILMORE.
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strayed or stolen.

One bay mare mule about 8 or years
old, about IA hands high, has lump on
left shoulder. A reward will be paid
for information to recovery Of animal.
d2b5wls A. d. McConnico.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-15
HANAN
SHOES

and The AMERICAN make which
is beyond doubt the best shoe ever
sold for $3.50. Also the fall styles
in soft and stiff HATS, SHIRTS,
COLLARS AND CUFFS, ETC.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
SENATOR MCMILLAN
Sorry That Alger Leaves Cabinet Ignores
Gov. Pingree and His Remarks.

Manchester by The Sea. Mass. July
Ex-senator Mcmillan, who is occupy
ing his palatial summer residence gave.
this afternoon. the following statement
TO a representative of The Associa ted
Press regarding the resignation OF
Secretary Alger:
Il regret that Gen. Alger felt oblig-
ca 70 leave the cabinet, just at this
time rs | hoped that he would remain
until the end Of the term. | would
gladly have done anything to aid him
in keeping his place in the portfolio.
l have always felt kindly toward the
general and was adverse to the undue
criticism on account of which he has
long suffered | have always repudia-
ted any statement that Gen. Alger and
| We're not good friends.
IF he is a candidate for the Senate
from my state, to which he has a per-
feet right to aspire. then that is an
other matter, but | do not care to
discuss that. In regarding to the
statement by GOV. Pingree charging
me with controlling the press Of the
country in the criticism of Alger for
the past eight years. l have ignored
Mr.. Pingree and will continue to do
so. His last statement is too absurd
to be considered or answered"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
YELLOW JOURNALS WORK.
Senator HawIey Says Dirty Journalism Has
Fcrced Sec. Alger's Retirement.

Mcriden. Conn, July 20.-Inited states
Senator Joseph iIawlcy. chairman Of the
Senate committee on military affairs, ar
rived in Merider, this morning, for con-
ference with Senator o. =. Platt To Il
Morning Record reporter, vino asked him
for his views on Sec. Ayers resignation
Senator Hawey said in substance:
II know Very little about Gen. Alger' s
resignation only what / read this morn
ing, in a New York paper.
The man has been terribly harassed
and antagoniZed by the yellow Journals
and miracles have been expected of him.
The attacks on Gen. Algcr have been
wholly without cause, for the man has
done equally as well as any human being
could do. The newspapers are looking for
something to get up and tear their shirts
about.
has been wonderful one. We have
whipped a nation and demolished two ma
vieS, and all that with the loss of but one
man on the water The whole campaign
was admirably handled.
Secretary Alger is a conscientious
worker and the President would never
accept his resignation if so much rank
criticism had not been made. Under the
circumstances. Of course, the President
cannot allow him to remain in the cab
met.
who will be his probable successor?'
inquired the reporter.
II don't know; | don't believe President
Mckinley knows. There are several
available men, but for myself | would
Continued on page 80
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
ToDAY'S RACE.
Good Weather Expected for Trial Between
Columbia and Defender.

Newport. Il. l., July 20.-The Xachtsmen
are all satisfied, today, with the prospects
Of the race between the Columbia and
Defender which will come off, tomorrow.
1T has been cloudy all the afternoon. with
variable winds, but they are looking for
good racing winds and fair weather: to-
morrow. The present programme is to
start the race, at II o'clock, but it is quite
likely that the signal will not be given
until about noon. when the wind is more
liable to be better.
E-Commodore Gerrys Electra, which
was to have been the judges boat, has
been suddenly called to New York. and
j. r. DreXel's Sultant has been placed
at their disposal.
The Judges consist of a committee rep
rcsenting the Newport Racing Associa-
ton They are: Woodbury. Kane, Ralph
n Ellis and Herman Duryea. The course
viii depend upon the direction of the
wind.
Both boats went outside for a trial
sprint, today. The Columbia had come
down from Bristol. this morning. to un-
dergo some slight changes in sails. She
seemed to WORK nicely and with the wind
from the south fairly flew. she came
back into the harbor. The Defender
sailed out Point Judith way for a couple
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
DEWEY AT TRIESTE.
In Splendid Health and Will
Remain Two Weeks.
Welcome BETTING the Foremost Of
Gus American Naval Officers.
New York Has More Features for Reception
Than Can Be Handled.

Trieste, Austria July 20.-The United
States cruiser Olympia with Admiral
Dewey on board, arrived here. this
morning. The principal paper. ii
Picolo has fiattering article welcom-
ing the admiral to Austria.
Admiral Dewey stated to The Asso-
ciated Press correspondent here. today
that the passage of the Olympia from
Port Said had been a pleasant one and
that the olympia would remain here
about two weeks. Admiral Dewey's
health was perfect. He has not decid-
ed whether he would go to Carlsbad.
but it was not probable that he would
80. The admiral intended to visit
Vienna.
Upon her arrival here, the Olympia
fired salute Of u guns. which was
returned from the fort and four Aus
trian and one Greek warships. Ad-
miral Dewey received visits from the
port authorities, the United States min
lister to Austria, Mr.. Addison C. Harris.
and the staff Of the legation and the
consuls Of the United States in Austria
The foreign consuls were received by
Admiral Dewey on board the Olympia.
during the forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
RETURNS COMPLIMENT.
Kaiser Visits Augustc Victoria and Entcriairs
Passengers on His Yacht.

New York. July 2o.-Thc following
cablcgram was received. today. by Mr..
Emil l.. Boas, New York manager of
the Hamburg-American Line. from the
captain Of the Auguste Victoria now at
Stalhcim. on a cruise u Norway and
Spitz5ergcn:
The Auguste Victoria has constantly
had good weather ana the cruise has
been 4 great success. Emperor Will
liam having expressed Il wish to re-
ceive the passengers on board his
yacht. we made a special stop at Aale-
sund and the Emperor at once came
On board. During his visit he had a
long conversation with John Wana-
maker and left the ship amid great en-
thusiasm. All our passengers then
visited the Emperor's yacht HohenZol-
lern."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21

MRS FRANK BRANN. AUGUSTA.
Horribly Burned by Accidncnt at Por!Iand-Is
in Critical Condition.

Portland. Me, July 29.-Mrs. Frank
Erann of Augusta, was seriously and
perhaps fatally burned herc, this even
ing. She arrived in the city, yesterday,
to spend a few days with the family
Of Mr.. George Grcenlcaf, on Gilman
street.
While in her room. tonight. she
TIMED over kerosene lamp and was
soon cnvcloped in flames. AS she rush
ed down stairs her screams brought
members of The family to her aid, VINO
finally cxtinguished The flames with
rugs. but not before the unfortunate
woman was frightfuily burned.
Mrs Brann is III great agony and her
condition is extremely critical.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
ONLY SECURED S19.35.
Four Masked Robbers Commit Daring Robbery
At Vermont Passenger Station.

Wilmington, Vt, July 20.-Four men
committed q daring robbery, this
morning between l and o'clock, at the
passenger station Of the Hoosac Xun-
nell Wilmington Railroad. Night
Watchman Frank +. Ray was seized
and bound to a chair in the engine
house and while one Of the gang
guarded him, covering him with re
volvcr the others entered the station
ana blew the door off the safe.
After having ransacked the place,
thcy made their escape with only 1885,,
leaving behind them about $50 in their
haste to get away. All four men car
ried revoivers and were closely mask
ca This is believed to be the same
gang that operated at Griswoldville, a
few days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
Weather Conditions ant General Forecast.

Washington. July Gothic pressure
continues high off the north Atlantic
and middle Pacific coasts. The pres
sure has risen in the Lake regions and
the interior Of New England ana has
elsewhere remained nearly stationary.
Increasing cloudiness, Friday. and
showers Saturday, in the middle and
north Atlantic states with light to
fresh southeascry winds will prevail
Oh the north Atlantic coast; light east
erly winds on the middle Atlantic coast
and variable winds on the south At
lantic coasts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
FOUND DEAD ON THE DOORST EP

Calais, Me, July 2o.-Thomas Flcn-
ing. a Woodstock, n. T., merchant,
who came to st. stephen, Wednesday
evening. to buy goods, was found dead,
this morning. on the back steps of the
0uean hotel. Fleming had been drink
ju.e and fell asleep on the steps and as
he was inclined To be troublesome and
the steps being under cover It was de-
cided to let him remain there uhtll ne
sobered up. the door being lett open Tor
him to enter the house. This morning
the porter found him lying on his face
dead.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
NEW YORK'S RECEPTION.
More Attractions for Dewcy's Home Welcome
Than Can Be Handled.

New York. July 20-The Dewey rccep-
tion. committee. today. agreed upon an
outline Of the celcbra tion for the return
ing admiral. The arrangements provide
for water parade on The first day. a
land parade on the second day. in which
lo.W0 or 5000 state troops will take part
President Little of the board of educa-
ton. sent a letter to the committee ask
ing that the celebration he extended for
three days, so as to permit the school
children to parade. He said that 500W
children from all parts of the city would
take part in the parade, and there would
bc others from different parts of the
state. The request was not definitely
acted upon. but was laid over for further
consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
$500 AND COSTS
Argyle Men Convicted Of Having
Moose in Close Time.

Bangor. Me, July 2o.-Ruel Foster
and Sumuel smith Of Argyle. two Pc
nobscot river lumbermen. We're ar
raigncd in the municipal court. today
on the charge of having moose meat
in their possession in close time. They
were found guilty and fined $500 and
costs They appealed and gave bonds
This II the first case under the new
law To be tried here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
PRESIDENT ACCEPTS
Secretary A|ger's Resignation,
to Take Effect, Aug. |.
Gen. A|ger Says He Shall Leave
Office Before That Date.
Feels Relieved Of a Great Burden-Rumors
Regarding Successor.

Washington, July 20.-Secretary Al
before Aug. i, perhaps next Monday
He called upon President Mckinley at
the White House. shortly before noon.
When he left he appeared to be in ex-
cellent spirits. His face was wrcatheI
with smiles as he expressed to 5 veral
newspaper men who gathered about
him his appreciation of their good
wishes.
You feel relieved of Il great bur
den?" one Of them suggested.
Yes, | DO" replied the secretary.
Hereafter | Will have only my own
burden to carry"
The secretary said that he would re-
llnquish his portfolio before Aug. /,
and he weuld go back to Michigan and
devote his attention to his health
Asked as to whether he would press
his senatorial candidacy. the secretary
replied: II cannot tell now.r
Postmaster General Smith saw the
President, today. AS he left the White
House h. gave an emphatic denial 10
the suggestion of his possible transfer
To the war office.
said he smilngly.
The following il Secretary Ayers
letter ~ resignation ana the Prcsi-
dents reply To it:
July H.
Sir: l beg to tender to you my resig-
nation of the Office Of secretary Of war
60 take effect al such time in the near
future as you may decide the affairs
cf this department Will permit In
terminating my official connection with
your administration | wish for you
continuous health and the highest
measure of success in carrying oLt the
great work entrusted 10 -1t
! tave the honor to ~. very respect
fully your obedient servant.
Il. a. ALGER.
To the President.
The President replied:
Executive Mansion.
Washington. July 20.
Hon. +. a. Algcr. Secretary Of war:
Dear Sit: Your resignation Of the
office Of secretary of war under date of
July -. is accepted. to take effect the
LIST of August. 1899.
In thus seVering the official relation
which has continued for more than tive
years. ! desire to thank YOU for the
faithful service YOU have rendered thu
country at a most cXaCting period and
to wish you a long and happy life.
With assurance Of high regard and
esteem. | am
Yours sincerely.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
STATE FPWORTH LEAGUE.
New President Elected Maine Young
Peonies Convention TO Be Held al NOr!hp0rl.

Northport. Nc, July 2O.-(spccial)
rev. ". W. Ogier Of Thomaston, has
5een elected president Of the STATE Ep-
worth League to succeed l.. $. Kcbinson
pf Eocklaud. who resigned
Tie Maine Young Peoples convention,
under the auspices of the Epworth
/. league, will be held ut Northp2rt camp
ground Wednesday and Thursday. au-
isust ii and II. Chancellor }. X Day ot
slracus, University. senator WM +.
FRYE ana other noted speakers VII az
Ir,4s thn convention. This beautiful re
snrt will be III its glory in August.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
Fife is Also Perfectly Satisfied.

London, July 20.--Mr William Fife,
Jr.. the naval architect and designer
Of the yacht Shamrock, challenger for
the Americas cup, in Il letter to his
father expresses great satisfaction at
the result of the Shamrocks trials in
the races of Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr. Fife says that the yacht steercd as
easily as row boat and is undoubted-
ly very speedy. but h adds that
whether she is speedy enough to win
the cup is another matter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
The AtaIanta Rams a ferry Boat.

Boston, July 20-The two-masted
schooner AtaIanta. capt. Trpp, while
making her way down the harbor, this
afternoon. bound to Rockland. Me, col
ldcd with the ferry boat Winthrop. Capt.
Gray. which had Just emerged from her
slip on the Boston side, bound to East
Boston. The schooner was taCkng up the
harbor when the tide carried her against
the ferry boat. the jibboom puncturing
y M criishinr in the woodwork for about
three feet. The Atalanta escaped injury.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
SWORD FOR ADMIRAL DEWEY.
Secretary Lohg Will Probably Make the Pre-
sentation at Washington.

Washington. July O-Sergeant-at-Arms
Bright of the Senate. and Chairman
Moses of the local Dewey reception com
mittce, went TO Long Branch. today, to
consult the Vice President concerning the
use Of the east steps Of the Capitol as a
place for the presentation of a sword to
ADMIRAL Dewey upon his return to Wash
ington. If Vice President Hobart gives
his approval. platform will be erected
and the sword will be handed to the ad-
miral by Sec. Long
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
MAN LOST OVERHEARD.

Portland. Nc, July 2o.-Thc schooner
]. Frank Seavey, Capt. Kelley. reports
a man lost overheard off Cape Eliza
beth. "Wednesday morning. The man
was John Nilsson, a native OF sweden,
whom Capt. Kelley shipped at New
York about u days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
Washington Forecast.

Washington, July 20.-FOrccast for
Friday and Saturday in Now England:
Threatening, Friday; probably showers,
saturday; fresh southeast to south
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
Skull FPACTURED-WlLL DIE.

New Britain, Conn. July 2o-Renjamin
Banner. aged II years, IS III crltlcii
condition ana will probably de f;ro1,. as The re-
TN ho,' rnIijIrd with a racing sulky At
Walnut Hi Trotting park ana sustained
q fractured skull.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
O'BRIEN WHIPS la BLANCHE.

Lewiston, Me, July 2O-Dick O'Brien
knocked out La Blanche, the Marine, an
old time favorite, in the third round Of d
bout at City hall, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
PROBABLY LIGHT SHOWERS.

Boston. July 20.-Local forecast, Fri
day: Increasing cloudiness, probably
followed by lights showers in the af-
ternoon or night; warmer; southerly
winds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
AUGUSTA SAVINGS Bank.
ORGANIZED 1913.
Banking Rooms 235 Water
Street.

TRUSTEES-J. II. Manley, I. 9. Cor
nish, Lendall Titcomb, IL. L. Parrott
DEPOSITS are placed on interest the first
of February, May, August and Novem-
ber.
Interest paid or accredited on ACCOUNT
on first Wednesday of February and Al
gust. -
taxes. and accounts are strictly con1dea-
tiai.
Especial privileges afforded to Execu-
tors. Administrators, Guardians, TruS-
tees, married women and minors.
EDWIN G. DUDLEY. Treas
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
WILLIE TJrTTLE DIES OF I,OCEJAW

Lewiston. Me, July 2o.-Wille futile,
the young man whose hand was blown
of by a cannon cracker, Julye2, died, to
night, at the Sisters Of Charity hospital
from lockiaw.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
AN Empty Sack Cannot Stand Upright. !"

Neither can poor, weak, thin blood
nourish and sustain the physical sys-
tenn. For strength of nerves and
muscles there must be pure; rich. Wig
orous blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the standard preparation for the blood
and its many remarkable cures and the
fact that it does everybody good who
takes it prove it is just what you need
if you are weak and languid.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
GRAND RACING.
Horsemen Wild With Delight
at Old Orchard Track.
Confessor Wins 2.l6 Trot After Eight
intensely Exciting Heats.
last Heat the Fastest-lsIand Wilkes. IT,.
Wins Is Pace.

Old Orchard, Me, July 20.-The con-
day of the Old Orchard race
was made notable by an eight
heat event which many well-knowu
horsemen present declared was the
most exciting race they ever witnessed.
-Four horses staid through to the end
and the winner was pressed so hard
that the final heat was the fastest of
them all.
1t was the 2.16 trot that furnished all
this sensation. The race was finally
won by Confessor, gelding that
Driver Brady bought for $500, few
years ago, and is now owned by
Charles l.. Wizard of Brookfeld. Mass.
His Readville mark of 2.15 ii was cut
down to 2.14 "a.
White Points. a Boston horse, and
Nibs, from Pomfrct Stock farm, Pom
fret, Conn. took two heats apiece. both
lowering their marks. and one heat was
won 10y Timbrel. a gelding. belonging
"a the Lookout Farm. Natick. Mass
The 20 pace was won by Island
Wilkes, Jr., representative rf the
Highland Stock farm, Derby, VT,
whose record was lowered to 2.13 IA:
Mary Egan. Philadelphia mare, Civ
ing him hard race and taking one
heat.
Tne summary:
2.l6 CLASS -TROTTING-PURS $500.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21

HOODS PILLS do not gripe. All
druggists, 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21
AUGUSTA. MAINE. FRIDAY MORNING. JULY 2l. 1899
!. Bread

IL the best. Three thousand ana seven
loaVes is the record for last week. IL
goes
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-21

goes
FROM OUR OVENS
TO YOUR TABLE
in neat wax paper wrapper. insurns
perfect cleanliness. Don't buy any other.
F. N. HAYES & Son,
AUGUSTA, ME.
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