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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-10-05
CLOSING EXERCISES.
Tn. "DoIisr Dinner srssoh.. comPistsd
the Carnival.

Tn. "DoIiar Dinner speeches compistsd
the Carnival
Twelve hundred and seventy six per.
sons partook Of the food sprsau before
them last night at the great Dollar
Dinner in the fair grounds auditorium.
Two-thousand more all that the build.
ding could accommodate under the cir
cumstances sat in seats provided out
side the railing at the rear end Of the
hall.
The first round Of applause Of the
evening was drawn from the crowd by
the appearance Of the venerable John
Reagan. He was given a seat In front
and near the center Of the stage
Governor Joseph d. Sayers was also
greeted with applause when he came on
the platform aud took seat near the
one reserved for Bryan
Bryan came vending his way through
the crowd. and was received with deaf
ening applause.
Congressman Burke introduced Mr.
Bryan. From beside each plate an ca
ger hand snatched a flag Jumping TO
their feet tho crowd frantically waved
these emblems while yociferous cheers
resounded through the hall
Suppressing the demonstration with a
deprecatory wave Of his hand, silver's
champion made his address.
Gov Stone closed the meeting with
an appeal FOR aid and more than
$4,000 were contributed by individuals
and by those representing Democratic
'Inba .
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-10-05

The following was the programme at
the Dollar Dinner"
Toasts and responses Hon. K Z
Burke toastmaker. Dallas
Invocation-w II Hughes Of Dallas.
Address William ]. Bryan.
"A French Proverb" Hon. j. q.
johnson Of Kansas
The New York Democracy" - Hon.
o. II p Belmont
The Three Commonwealths' -- Hon.
Harry b Hawes Of Missouri.
The Democratic Press"-Hon. r. NJ.
johnson Of Houston.
"Arkansaw" - Governor Dan W.
Jones
Imperial Missouri" - Hon. Champ
Clark
The Chicago Platform is Popular in
the East"-Hon. William Sulzer Of New
York.
Kentucky Democracy" Hon James
p Tarvin.
Way and Mean" Hon William J
Stone % Missouri
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
OPPOSED TO is TO /.
Judge Mcdonnell of Chicago Says That
Issue Is a Dead One.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-In a speech be-
fore the Democratic Monticello club
ex-Judge S. P. Mcconnell advised the
leaders Of his party to subordinate, if
not wholly eliminate. free silver at 16 to
l in the next campaign if they hope to
win in 1900. He termed the ratio of 16 to
1 a superstition and declared the key
note Of the next Democratic national
platform should be opposition to trusts
and monopolies. Mr.. Mcconnell said
in substance that if the Democratic
party is to be factor in the future it
must not live in the past. but casting
aside dead issues gra pile with the liv-
ing question of dealing with trusts and
combines
Judge Mcconnell was delegate to
the last Democratic national conven-
ton; is a warm friend of Ex-Governor
Altgeld, and prominent in state politics.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
SECRETARY HAY OBJECTS.
Jsc;usive Francl,ixe for Cable to Hawaii
4, Knocked Out.

~ 'c;usire FrancbiSe for Cable to Hawaii
4; Knocked Out. ..
! W AsH1NGTON, Jan. 2.-The secretary
of state has formally disapproved the
concession made in July by the Ha-
waiian government to the Pacific Cable
company 70 =: an exclusive right of lay:
ing cable to Hawaii. 1t. is understood
that this action was taken in no spirit
Of hostility to the Pacific Gable com.
pany, but the concession was disap-
proved. first on account OF the formal
protes, made by the Hawaiian commits
sion. and secondly because il seemed
best .to leave to congress Q free hahd in
the diposition IS tho whole subject.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
SENIOR ROMERO. IS DEAD.
Mexican" Ambassador at Washington Sue
culnbs to Appen tlicitis.

:; c",nbs to Appen dtcitis.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Senor Don
Matias. Romero, the Mexican ambassa-
dor to the United States, died at the en-
bassy here at 4:l0 am. On Wednesday
last an operation for appendicitis was
performed upon the ambassador, and
although the operation was entirely
successful, the resulting shock proved
greater than he could bear.
Senior Romero probably was the best
known member Of the diplomatic corps
in Washington, and was for some time
it's dean.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
ONLY HOPE is REFORM.
Dowager Empress of China Realizes the
(o1lntry's Condition.

.
PEKIS, JAM Am imperial edict,
issued last Friday, remarks that China
is passing through a severe crisis in
her history" It reminds viceroys and
governors Of the numerous edicts that
have been issued lately ordering admin
istrative reforms, pointing out that
many of these have not been observed,
and commands the immediate institu-
ton of reform in the methods of training
troops, in agriculture, in manufacture
ing and in everything likely to conduce
to the prosperity Of the empire. It di-
reefs the viceroys to memorabilia the
throne within a month that these re-
forms have been inaugurated.
This edict is highly significant "a
showing that the empress dowager re-
allies that the position is serious and
that all hope of the ctuntry's future lies
solely in reform,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
CELEBRATING AT SANTIAGO
No Question Regarding the Feeling TO
wards America There.

SANTIAGO, Jan. 2.-The last day Of
the old year had scarcely passed when
the people of Santiago began to cele.
,brate the birth Of Cuban independence.
From that hour until dawn crowds
marched the streets. singing and cheer.
ing for Cuba and the United States,
while bands played exhiilarting music
1t was the real voice Of the people, III
stead of the element that is usually
making itself heard through the local
press, and there could be no question OF
the enthusiastic feeling toward America.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
PAYMENT OF CUBAN TROOPS

The United States VIII Advance til.
:, WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Negotiations
are pending for the payment of Cuban
troops so that on laying down: their
arms they may be prepared to enter on
civil duties and earn their livelihood.
There viii be no appropriation f. the
plan is decided upon, as it viii probably
he Of advancing money and charging. ii
against the revenues 81 Cuba 10 pay the
soldiers for their services in the Cuban
army, This debt is not one resting on
the United States but is one for E wlh{iso1,
The Cuban government will be obi:
gated on the establishment Of an indie
pendent Cuban government, Until thu
establishment Of permanent govern
= ment there is no authority for the pay
ment Of these soldiers and unless this
government advances the. money they
will have to go an indefinite time with.
out pay for services rendered in the
war for independence. The special de-
ficiency appropriation bill carried an
item of So, 600, 600 as an emergency fund,
which the government may use for any
purpose, and the idea is to advance the
money for the payment of the Cuban
soldiers out Of this fund. It is under
stood, however. that the PRECEDENT has
not yet consented to this Arrangement.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
NEW MEN IN CHARGE.
Wisconsin State Officials Sworn In by
Chief Justice Cassaday.

Wisconsin State Officials Sworn In BY
Chief Justice Cassaday.
MADISON, Wis, Jan. 3.-Wisconsin' 8
new state officers have been inaugu-
rated, the formal ceremonies taking
place in the assembly chamber. The
new officers, excepting Governor SEQ
field, the only one who succeeds himself,
gathered i'll Milwaukee and came to the
capital on special train. They were
met at the depot by the old state Off
GERS, Mayor Whelan and other members
Of the local reception committee and en-
terng carriages the procession was
formed headed by the governors
guards. At the capitol the new officers
were escorted to seats. and each was
presented by his predecessor to Chief
Justice Cassaday. who administered the
oath of office. Each was then escorted
to his department.. where they held in
formal receptions during the afternoon
There is no inaugural ball. {, + :1f--
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
ROosEvELTlS GOVERNOR,

Parade of Civic and Military Bodies Pre-
.. ~ coded the Ceremonies. NJ
ALBANY. n: Y, JAN, 3.-Theodore
Roosevelt has been inaugurated as gov
ernor Of New York.3 =. In spite of ex.
trelne cold weather the ceremony was
witnessed BY a 4 great crowd of people
gathered 81 the assembly hall of the
capitol. PRECEDING the Inauguration
there was 2 parade Of civic and military
bodies. Bishop Doane Of the Prot stant
Episcopal diocese Of Albany, offered
pray er and Secretary Of State McDo
.ough administered the oath.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
A GEORGIA DOCTOR
Says Coffee Causes Rheumatism and
Heart Trouble.

W. s Wilkinson, NJ H., 1907 Broadway. Augusta.
Ca, says:
Especial pairs must he taken 10y physicians pre-
scribng Postum Fcod Coffee to insist that If he
boiled long enough 10 extract the flavor and food
elements. otherwise it may be underboilcd and dis
appoint the patient
II was finally compelled to abandon coffee alto
cethcr it made me extremely neryous aud dizzy
and upset my digestion
i have laid i'll bed many nights fearing 10 90 to
sleep because Of the papitaIou and skipping OF the
heart, and knowing the terrible conseuucuces likely
TO follow the constant stimulation from coffee.
1 am of the opinion that weak and nervous peo-
pie who have used coffee long time should he
given : liberal allowance of Postum Food Coffee as
In such cases you have present extensively low
cred tone of nervous impulse degcnerated nerve ts-
Sue irritable heart action etc, ETC. brought about
by repeated doses of the drug call coffee.
1t is physiological fact that the nervons sys-
TEN presides and controls the nutrition OF the
entire body
Postum Food Coffee contains the phosphates and
alhumiuoids naturally and beautifully combined
making an admirable nerve and tissue builder
One Of ms patients, Mrs, a. W. suffered con
stantly from indigestion and rheumatism also from
trouble with her heart and insomnia
Il finally succeeded, after a multitude of arcu.
ments in inducing her to abandon the Coffee and
use Postum, with most dattering result
She began t. sleep we'll at once the stomach
and heart trouble disappeared, as did the rheuma.
tism tmore gradually. however,. Coffee produces
urir Acid and rheumatism in many cases, and the
reason for forlGding its is plain.
Tins is but one / refer to. prescribed
Postum Foed Coffee very frequently. as 1 know OF
Its great value
Evening star., 1899-02-10

he made alrne the Derilous trip of 800
miles down the Yukon river. Nearing the
end of his journey, the beat capSized and
he struggled for life in the icy water. He
succeeded in saving himself. only to be
threatened with death from cold and star
vation: but fortunately ne came across
missionary outpost. AS it was. he nearly
died Of pneumonia. and declared that he
would never again take part in any danger
Gus undertaking.
But his adventurous spirit led him to
Cuba There he enlisted in the insurgent
army and served under Gems. Gomez and
Garcia for eighteen months He soon be
came commander OF the Cuban artillery.
In leading cavalry charge he was wound
ed in both lungs. His horse, being shot
fell upon him. crushing bis right leg. In
endeaVorng to crawl to the Cubans q par
ty of Spaniards captured him: but Fred $
ready wit served him good turn. Imme-
diately he told them that he was an Amer
lean and had Joined the Cuban army, but
had all he wanted Of it and had come over
to the Sranards. 1t was at this time that
President Mckinley issued his first mes
sage. The Spaniards. being Queted by its
pacific tone and believing Freji's story, al
lowed him to leave the island
On reaching the United States owing to
his wounded condition, ne was obliged to
go to Il hospital whore he remained for
some time. When hostilites with Spain
broke out he offered his services and was
commissioned rs colonel OF the 22G Kansas
While the regiment was at San Francisco
previous to departing for Manila, the
doughty colonel surrendered for the first
time. but this time 1t was to Cupid. His
beautiful bride accompanied him to Manila
whore his friends have since been watch
his gallant conduct it was no surprise to
them.
The above picture is one taken prior to
his leaving for the Philippines.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
BE PATIENT.
A Hard Virtue to Practice, hut 1t
Brings No Regrets.

Be patient with the stupid His dullness
is misfortune. cot a fault
Be pat ent with children. Their misdeeds
spring from ignorance and thoughtlessness; rarely
from malice.
Be patient With the foreigner who is learning
your language. How would you feel if you tried
TO express yourself IN his?
Be patient with the surly He may have
domestic financial trouble enough TO spoil the
best temper in the world
BE patient with the tricky storekeeper; patient
enough not 70 quarrel with him. But do not buy
of Lin after he has deceived you once.
BE patient with him when he has exhaust
ed his ci'Tucncc uylns to convince you that some
obscure fluid. youched for by responsible per-
son or firm. is E'cd better than Duffy S
Pure Malt WLiskcy.
iou Know better; Therefore be patient You
know that for coughs, colds, chs. grip or pncu-
moHia there is no better remedy than Dudys Pure
Malt, which is at stimulant and u med-
eine. Insist upon naving it.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
The Coming Librarian.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
II is understood that among the names
proposed to the President for the new IL
brarian Of Congress is that of Prof John
Fisks- Whether this gentleman is a cam
didate in the sense of desiring the office or
not, there can be no question that he is the
sort Of man the Office is seeking. The men,
ton of his name, and that of Librarian
Putnam of Boston, among the candidates
lends encouTagement to the idea that the
President is looking in the right direction
Tor the ability TO meet the demands of this
unique pOsition-Unique for the almost un-
BOUNDED influence for good and for the
cOuntrys honor in letters if in the right
hands. and for a splendid opportunity to
run TO waste II in the wrong ones. Mr.
Fiske is fitted In so many ways to stand at
the head and center of our national literary
sources-for this is what the Library of
Congress should be-that the nomination
seems an ideal one. He. is without doubt
our best living American historian, a man
of the widest and most humanitarian cul-
ture, known and respected for his contri-
buttons 10 literature and philosophy In lit
erary circles the world over. Besides he
has had practical experience in the man.
agenent of a large library through his con-
nection with the Harvard library some
years ago. f. s.
February 10, 1885.
Evening star., 1899-02-10

The cold wave still covers the entire coun-
try east of the Rocky mountains, except
Florida, where there has been a rise in
temperature of from 10 degrees to 26 de-
grees. Abnorrnally low temperatures con-
tinue in the Ohio valley and form the upper
lake region westward. A minimum of 54
degrees below zero Is reported at White
River Canada, and the zero line now
reaches the southern borders of Tennessee
and Virginia Parkersburg W. Va, re-
ports temperature of 26 degrees below
eco and pSbTafr bTr dsE any So
zero. degrees below any previous record
In the Ohio and middle Mississippi valleys.
western upper lake.rregion and middle At
lantic states the temperatures are from
degree to Is degrees lower than anv nre-
vious temperature reported for the first de-
cade of February.y In the central west
however, there has been a rise in tempera-
ture from 10 degrees to 20 degrees
There has been light snow in the lake re-
gions, west gulf states, lower Missouri val
ley and middle and northern slopes.
On the north Pacific coast and northern
plateau region there was light rain and
snow. while fair weather continued to the
southwark.
The temperatures remain practically un-
changed,
Snow or rain may be expected tonioht
and Saturday in the gulf and south Allan
tic states, the snow extending Saturday
INTO the ONO valley and possibly to the
southern Pennsylvania line In the north
Atlantic states generally fair weather will
continue.
No changes of importance have occurred
IN the river situation in the south
Fresh to brisk westerly winds will con-
tinue on the Atlantic coast becoming cast
erly on the middle and southern portions
Saturday. H0- @i0-'
RiVers-The following changes in tho riv.
ers dn feet and tenths) have occurred.
Risen, Nashville, 0.S.
Fallen, Chattanooga, OF
Above the danger line and ,is;ng N,sb-
vile, 04. 9'
Above the danger line and falling Chat.
tanooga, 4.5. ''
Records for Twenty-Four Hours
The following were the readings q; the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours heginnine
at pm. yesterday:
hermomter-February O. nm a. q
m, l; II midnight, 2 below.
: February 10 am, zero. 8 q m ha
low; Il noon, below; pm. zero,
Maximum, 8, at 4 p.m February o. mini
mum, below, at 8 am, February IA
MISUNDERSTANDING "a nm 20 %. g
pm, 3O.33; II midnight 30 43.
February 10 am. 3O:46: 8 n, 2oa.
noon, 30.55; 2 pm, 80. 54
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by $40 n. m. extin-
gushing begun at 6:05 a M The lighting is
begun one hour before the time named
Arc lamps lighted at 6:25 pm. extin-
gulshed at $40 am.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
TYPE OF YANKEE PLUCK.
Col. Fred. Funston. the Hero of Many
NdEenturcS.

Col. Fred. Funston. the Hero of Many
Adventures.
Col. Fred Funston, the gallant command
er of the Goth Kansas Volunteers, is well
known in Washington. He is the son of ex-
Representative Funston of Kansas, is about
the size of Gen. Joe Wheeler and seems
to posses the same indomnitable fighting
qualities.
Fred Funston has figured in many ex-
citing adventures, and, at the age Of thir-
ty-five, he stands as a type of Yankee
pluck and ingenuity. Being connected with
the Agricultural Department, he has twice
been sent, for botanical purposes. to Alas
ka. In the latter expedition, after his com
panions had aided him IL building a canoe,
Evening star., 1899-02-10
A NEW DETECTIVE STORY
Great Serial by Anna Katberfna
Green to Appear in The Star.


High-class, original fiction has always
been an attractive feature of the literary
side of the big Saturday Star. and every
effort has been made to supply its readers
with the very best in the way of serials
and shors stories. An announcement of
the highest Importance can now he made
The continued story, THE Black Douglas"
which reaches q conclusion in tomorroyy's
first installment of new serial from the
pen of Anna katherine Green. the author
of The Leavenworth Case" "Behind
Closed Doors" and many other detective
stories which have held the closest atten-
ton of hundreds of thousands of readers.
Ihe star has been 50 fortunate as to secure
the right of publication of this story. whici,
will run through about twenty numbers of
The Saturday Star.
This new story, which is called
Agatha Webb, is more remarka-
bic, more mysterious, more fascinat-
ing than The Leavenworth Case" The
my stery opens with the very first line of
the first chapter, and the threads of the
narrative are so skilfuliy woven together
that the secret of the murder of Agatha
Webb is kept back until the very conclu-
sion OF the book. Every chapter has it's
own startling climax and at least five diff
ferent persons are shown by the very best
OF circumstantial evidence to be the muir
derers.
Besides being an unrivaled mystery story
Agatha Webb is really a Clever piece of
Webb and Sweetwater, the amateur detec-
tive, stand out of it as magnificent ex-
amples of character drawing.
Among the literary features of particu-
mentioned the following:
FRANCE IS READY Qllustrated).
A well-iLformed American who is now in
Paris says that the chances for the
return of a Napoleon to the throne of
the French were never good as now,
and gives the reasons why.
GIRLS OF PARAGUAY Qllustrated).
Frank Carpenter writes entertainingly of
the customs of a land where there are
more women than men.
LINEN AND COTTON dllustrated.
A letter from New York which deals
with their use for household purposes
and for personal wear.
GREAT LEGAL LIGHT Gllustrated).
A clever character sketch of Mr.. Joseph
II. Choate, the new ambassador to Eng
land, who has made a success notwith-
standing his early advantages.
MANS A MAN 0llustrated).
Arthur Willis Cotton tells the story of
the pathetic rivalry in courage and
Kindness between a country deacon and
Bowery tough both members of the
same regiment.
| MEETING OF MOTHERS Qllustrated).
Something about the national congress
which is to meet here next week.
NEW YORK FASHIONS Uliustrated).
Ellen Osborn's letter this week touches
upon a large number of topics of timely
interest to women.
LOVE RURAL LIFE.
Dime museum freaks usually come from
the country and when they retire they
go back to their former homes.
IN FOREIGN LANDS.
naval officer tells of some of, the fa-
nous criminals, now fugitives from JUS
tice whom he has met in the far cor
ners of the earth.
ON A MODERN SHIP.
Some of the recent inventions which
make the life of the mariner far less
difficult q. .o
Evening star., 1899-02-10
FINANCIAL.
Home Building Association
Sixteenth Issue OF Stock.

Books are open for subscriptions at the Office Of
the treasurer, 1907 Pa. NV.
second monthly meeting. ht which stock of lsth
terms, with very small expense, Tuesday evening.
18th instant nj hall s.a,thUa.s ,,,rn,r u, &c
hnd 18th st. at 4 o'clock
month -
shares $500 each Monthly payments thereon. 81
This being the second meeting Of the 10th series
a payment Of 81 per share will be- required At this
meeting
Interest is allowed at per cent on all payments
on st"ck withdraw or cancelled IN settlement OF
loans.
large amount OF funds viii be available at this
meeting for those desiring loans
haNiinnm amount now loaned per share Is SiSa,
the additional monthly payment therefor being 81
per share. Loans he settled one or more
shares at any time the borrower desires
The usual So-day notice 70 withdraw your money.
when desired, Is rarely required. Come In with
THOMAS BOWLING. President. 6I2 st. NV.
ANSoN ). TAYLOR, Vice President 1912 at.
W. II. wETZEI, Secretary. 2135 II st NV
EDWARD 5. NESCOTT. Treasurer, 1907 Pa sps.
DIRECTORS:
LEVI ]. RlANT, 1895 Conn. ave. NV.
SAM'L 4 CoOMBS 22l4 II st NV
JOHN Il. GILFIIIEN, 1921 Columbia st.
GEO. !. JOHNSON 306 9Th St NV
CHAS. y. MOORE, 1I45 18th 81.
8 NORRIS THoRNE 9S3 23d st. NV.
fp1O-3t
Evening star., 1899-02-10
TO PREVENT A FLOOD.
Com issiOners Want $1,000 witt
which to Clear Channel.

which to Clear Channel.
An appropriation of 5000 was asked to-
day by the District Commissioners with
which to secure boats to open and main
tain a channel in the river above the Aaue-
duct and Long bridges, so as to prevent a
flood in the river. The Commissioners fear
that when thaw comes and the expected
immense mass of ice comes floating down
the river these bridges will not only he
seriously inperileI, but, forming Earriers
to the ice. will cause the water to dam up
and flood the city. was The some
ten years ago, when the conditions pre-
ceding the food were similar to th0se now
prevailing.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
DR.. James Etherfdge Dead.

CHICAGO, February 10--Dr. Jas. Eth
eridge, professor of gynecology at Rush
Medical College and one of Chicago's old
est pfsctieing physicians, is dead at his
home IN this city. DR.. Etheridge was born
at st. townsville, N. Y, on March 20, 1874.
Evening star., 1899-02-10

To Increase GerEnany's Artillery.
BERLIN, February l0.-The budget COM
mittee of the reichstag today, by vote OF
IL to 10, agl eed to increase the strength of
the Germany artillery by sixty-nine Howit-
zCr batteries and also to increase the
strength of the foot artillery.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
CONTINUED COLD TONIGHT.

Possibly Snow and Not So Cold
Saturday.
Forecast till pm. Saturday: For the Dis
trict of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland and
Virginia, fair and continued cold tonight;
Saturday possibly snow and not so cold /;
fresh west to north winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast: