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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
uarncssine the Nile.

The English engineers who have
been at work on the problem of trans
hitting electric power from the cata-
racts of the Nile continue to picture
the results obtainable in glowing col
ors. Prof. George Forbes says the city
of Cairo can be lighted cheaper by
power generated at the First Cataract.
over 400 miles away, than by means OF
steam engines located in the city it
self. BY q system OF irrigation. COM
bined with electric power from the cat
aracts. he AYERS. the Dongola province.
up to the Fourth Cataract, may be
made the most fertile country in the
world.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
A MeteOric Prcjectiie.

The discovery of meteors that have
actually been seen 20 fall is rare
piece of good fortune. Such an event
occurred last August. near Andover,
Maine. The meteor fell on cloudy
morning. and exploded with a loud
noise, heard for many miles around.
and which was generally supposed to
be thunder. Its path through the air
was marked by trail of black smoke.
Tearing it's way through a group OF
trees, it almost struck a man pass
ing. It did strike a stone wall and
buried itself in the ground, from
which it was dug by Mr.. Henry Y.
Poor, the weil-known editor of the
Manual of Railroads" 1t weighs
about seven pounds, and consists most
iy of stony material with little iron.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09

In a recent report to the state de-
partment Consul Thackara, writing
from Havre, Nov. 25, 1898, expresses
the belief that there is no possibility
Of selling American wines in Franco.
In 1896 France imported 221. 646, 691
gallons Of wines from other countries.
OF this quantity 132,067 ,636 gallons
came from Spain and S2,50S,422 gal
Ions from Algeria. the relatively small
remainder coming from Tunis. Italy,
Portugal and other countries, while
little, if any, was imported from the
United States. France uses these for
eign wines for blending with her own
vintage, and for this use the cheaper
bulk wines of Spain and Algeria meet
the requirements of French wine max
ers as well as would the American
wines, which cost considerably more
to lay down in France. In all but high
er priced grades the question is one Of
cheapness. not quality, with the French
wine maker. Hence he will not use
American wine, even though it would
materially improve the quality of his
blend.
The obvious lesson to be drawn
from the report of Consul Shackara IS
that the great market for American
wines is and must continue to be in
America. That market is broadening
year by year as the people of this
country become more and more edu-
Gated up to the fact that in relation
to quality and price, in respect OF
purity, wholesomeness and expert ia
IRRIGATION together with relatively low
cost to the consumer, the standard
wines of American make are greatly to
be preferred over the general range
of wines offered for sale under foreign
labels.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09

A British trade journal says tha
the cost of producing crucible steel in
the United States, which was about SIS
a ton in 1S60-65, is now $40. 1t is lit
tie facts like this which ought to i'm
press on the free trader that there Is
fallacy in his assumption that protec-
ton makes things dear. 1t may be so
in the beginning, but after it is In
operation a while protection always
results in cheapness.-irenton IN. j.
Gazette.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
Not q SpOrtsman.

The other day man Of Holland.
armed with shotgun, was pursuing 4
POOR lame quail, which had been limp
ing leisurely along. about ten yards
ahead
Why. Wildejager,' called out the
farmer, who was watching the pro-
ceedings, you're never going to shoot
that darned little chicken walking?"
Bonner und bitten. nein! no
shoots him veil he walk. Wait until
he zhstops," said the Dutchman. and
he did, too.-Tacoma Ledger.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
Canal Traction.

The English and continental engi-
reers are giving much attention to i'm
proved canal service. Electric towing
is on trial, and the technical journals
voice the general sentiment that ca
nails have been unduly neglected. 1t
is believed that the railroad interests
are to some extent responsible for put
ting canals into the background. One
proposition is TO lay trolley line
along the tow path and draw the boats
by electric trolley engines. A speed
of six miles an hour is easily attained.
For an expenditure Of power which is
little more than nominal. freight can
be transported by canal. On railroads
the expenditure Of power is, relatively
speaking, very large
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
scbooner vith Five Ma.ts.

Five-masted schooners are a rarity.
comparatively speaking, and the
launching Of one of these craft is al
ways an interesting matter. A boat
Of this kind, the John B. Prescott, built
by H. NJ. Bean of Camden, Me-, for
Capt. John D. Crowley of Taunton,
Mass, was launched on Jan. II. This
vessel is designed for The coal trade,
and will carry 1890 tons Of coal.
Some of the dimensions are: Keel.
2S2 feet; beam, A feet inches; depth
Of hold, q feet II inches; length over
all. 800 feet The vessel has a main
and lower deck and poop deck, which
runs from aft forward nearly to the
forward hatch. Her large forward
house includes the engine room and
berthing space for the sailors. There
is midship house for The steward and
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
Commercial Energy.

Uncle Sam excels in everything; tina
is one reason why he prospers; End
another reason is that there is an adj
ministration at Washington which pro-
tects and encourages him, and so we
hear the old world complaining Bit
terly of the aggressive commercial
energy" of the United States.-Culbert-
son (Neb.) Era.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
O1Ifng Roads

A novel use for petroleum is the
oiling Of railroads in order to prevent
mud and dust. Accident led to the
discovery that petroleum flowing over
a dirt road forms a waterproof cover
ing that serves to keep the road
sllooth and hard. Experiments recent
y made give excellent promise that
country roads can be greatly improved
by the use of Gil. Many railroads are
now thoroughly sprinkled with oil
over their whole length.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09

Behold ne,
The encore fiend,
Gloatins over my triumphs.
Past. present and to come.
1 am the man with the
Large. spatulate hands
And the ample. open mouth,
Like decorative wreath.
when any one sings q song
Or tells 4 story or
OtherwiSe performs on the stage
I clap and clap
And clap
Long after everybody else
Has stopped
There's got to be an encore
W the show can't so on
i won't let IL.
III beat my big hands
Together and stamp and
Holler II l want to.
II 1 get tired l lean
One arm or the arm Of the seat
And clap with slow, loud
Chaps
iii l get NY second wind.
Then l let myself loose
Again.
I'm after my moneys worth. and
Usually l set it.
And l don't care IL people
Do stare.
There's another song finished.
Now watch me make EN-
Do it all over
Again,
What. They won't:
Oh, l guess yes,
Just wait till get my arms
Loose and begin TO
Work. Just
Watch,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
Wheels In His POetrv.

The editor ran his eye critically
over the manuscript the young poet
had rendered. 1T occurs to me-" he
said. you use faulty form of speech
when you apostrophize the brave old
years What is there brave about the
years."
Well" replied the young poet, with
some stiffness, there are comparative
ly few people wi % can make a century
run."-Chicago Tribune.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
CO.. for ceaer.s.lasse..

Some Of the Democratic papers are
worrying because William A. Clark.
Just elected to the United States by the
Democrats of Montana, Is a protec-
ZIONIST. This is cause for congratula-
ton, il only they knew it. It shows
that it Is possible to be q Democrat
and q sensible man at one and the
same time. Many people are not aware
of such a possibility: therefore is the
election Of Mr.. Clark proper cause
for congratulation among Democrats.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
Tho BLOW Of a Sea Wave.

A remarkable instrument has been
made by British firm to be sent to ia
pan. Its use is to measure the blow OF
a wave. A similar apparatus was used
to measure the waye-blow of the
Skerryvore Rock, Scotland. There the
waves sweep in from the wide Atlantic
In summer a force Of over 600 pounds
to the square foot was recorded. In
winter as high as a ton to the square
foot was attained. This gives an idea
with what ships, lighthouses and other
similar structures have to contend.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
EnelIsh In Headlines.

The Waterbury Republican laughs
at the New Haven paper which alludes
patheticaliy to a fatal drowning ac-
cident." This recalls the headline in
an esteemed Hartford contemporary
recently, which, with equal pathos.
read: Suicide His Last Act" Very
probable Courant
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
The Remedy.

Il am in favor Of giving the Filipinos
independence" said one debater.
so am l." answered the other. And
Tn satisfied that the United States
controls the only reliable brand. and
that il we can get them to hold still
and try it they will like it."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
A Loud-voiced Telephone.

French scientific journals describe
a new telephone invented by Il. Pierre
German of Paris, which is capable OF
being heard quarter Of mile away,
when used in connection with phon-
ograph- With the ordinary receiver.
it is said. this telephone speaks" so
loudly as to startle people walking in
the street hundred yards distant.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
coaven,ens for s,ekrooma

A very simple and convenient sick
room appliance has been patented by
J. L. Burton Of New Britain. Conn. 1t
consists of an arnular cap screwed to
the upper portion of glass. This has
lid. with handle, and the contents
Of the glass are preserved from de-
terioration and contamination by ex-
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09

upon the bridge 10 break the cables.
TAe immense anchorages Of masonry
70 which the ends Of the cables are
fastened have been moved forward BY
the pull Of the cables one eighth Of
an inch in eight years. The natural
life" Of the bridge is reckoned at 1000
years.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09

Smith-Did you notice that peculiar
sign on the door we just passed?
Jones-No; what was it?
Smith-Orphans' Court.
Jones-I fail to see anything pecu-
liar about that. Orphans have as much
right to court as other people, haven't
theyEChieagO News.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
In..ine. Of the Or..er.

Oysters, after they have been
brought away from the sea, know BIZ
instinct the exact hour when the tide
is rising and approaching their beds,
and so. Of their own accord. open
their shells to>receive their food from
the sea.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09

While congress is affording protec-
ton to the many industries Of this
country-as It should do-would 1t not
be q good plan to include the American
sailor In the list? II there Is any
thing or anybody that needs protse-
ton, It Is the poor sailor.-Nartines
(Cal.) Gazette.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
Wonderful Indeed.

The Dingley law has been accom-
plishing such wonderful things that
the British free-traders are said to
have fallen in love with it.-Norwalk
(Ohio) Reflector.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

a Variety OF J0kes-0lbee and lr0alos
Original aud Seleceed-Floesa0 and
Jetsam from the Tide Of Haaer-
Witty SayinSA
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09
Marked Attentfo..

His attentions to you have been
marked. have they not?" said the
young woman's experienced friend
'-0h, yes. He has never taken tn
price Oh any Of his presents"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09

Half the ships in the world arc Bril-
ish. The best Of them can be co.,
verte6 Into ships Ct wSr n IS houra
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09

a very large after house, also wheel
house.
The vessel has FIVE Oregon pine
masts, each liz feet inches in length.
The foretopmast, jibbocm and jigg~
boom are of Oregon pine
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09

EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH OF
SION PRODUCTION IN AMERICA.

u1Uaa Making 3 Per Cent Of the Worlds
Supply In 1851, We Had In 1898 H.
creased Our Proportion to B l-3 Per
Gent OF the Whole.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09

The recent discussion by engineers
Of the safety o: the great Brooklyn
bridge under the increased strain
caused by the addition Of trolley aad
elevated cars to its moving load. has
brought out some interesting facts
about the huge structure. At present
the total strain upon the cables is
1851 tons, Tut their ultimate strength
r 1880 tons. so that tie factor Of
safety" is 352. It would not be pos
sible to crowd enough moving lead
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-09

-Iabai-Do yol know that Lord Fits-
monkey Is about to visit US?
Do-othy-Yes: ] heard yesterday
that your father had signed contract
With him.-Harre:'s Bazar
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-21
ALLEN ACADEMY.
Fun Complement OF Sixty Stu
dents Expected by August I.

Prof. J. II. Allen, who is in the
city, has already begun the work
OF the summer months in the inter.
est of Allen academy. The thir.
teenth session opens here in Sep.
TENDER, and prior to that time a
thorough canvass will be made To
secure the best class OF students.
Prof Il. o. Allen will return from
Tennessee in about three weeks
and engage in the work. Prof. r.
fO|Allen said to tho reporter yes
terday that he had never seen the
prospects for the school brighter
than they are for the next term.
Several families have already sig
nified their intention of moving
here in time for the opening to take
advantage Of the school.
Prof. J. II. Allen. who called at
The Eagle office said: From pres.
ent prospects the complement of
sixty students advertised for will
be secured by August 1, as nearly
half the number have already
spoken for places
The board of directors of the
Academy met with the principals
at the First national bank yester-
day morning to sign the contract
and receive the plans and specif-
cations for the building from
Architect jenkins. The charter
had not arrived from Austin, how.
exer, and Mr.. Jenkins was out of
town, so that both matters we're
postponed; but the terms of the
contract have been agreed upon
and provide for five years lease
of the buildings free OF charge to
the principals, beginning July l,
1899, and the latter agree to keep
He property insured and repaired.
1t is further provided that the
board sell the property to the
principals at the expiration of five
years at a price not less than the
original cost. The board is TO have |
supervision over the school and |
property, but the principals will !
have the management Of same.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-21
Men Ansoted win Charlton.

New Orleans, June 20 John Little
the man from Plaquermino parish who
was admitted 10 the hospital several
weeks ago 10 be- treated for Charlton.
died Monday. The physician who nj.
tended the man said he died Of a COM
plication Of diseases Salvador Morim
from Livingston parish. who contracted
Charlton by attending mule which
had the disease has been discharged
from the hospital here as cured
Dr. Theard, sanitary officer Of the
city board Of health. in speaking Of tho
disease known as Charlton said. Inocu.
lation Of healthy cattle and horses with
the serum Of an immunized animal is an
absolute safeguard against Charlton. {"
He also stated that all the parts Of the
bodies Of animals dying from Charlton
were actively poisonouS With this
knowledge, cremation Of the dead body
becomes imperative.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-21

Vancouver, b C., June 20 Congress
man Serene Z Payne, member Of tho
joint high commission. and chairman Of
the ways and means committee: Con.
gresham Hull, chairman Of the militia.
ry committee and Congressman Steele
Of Indiana, aud Heatwole Of Minnesota.
left here for Seattle. They will sail by
the steamer Queen from Seattle June
W. joining Senator Fairbanks in Alaska
Congressman Hull. when approached
Tor an interview said but few words.
IN effect that u was his opinion 100. 900
soldiers should be- sent 10 the Philippines
10 wind mp matters as there was danger
In the prolongation Of hostilities.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-21
|sDAXnS 81, 1899.

~ the citizens COM
vi a letter from
i Navigation COM
Bounty, in which
Selected TO the
pm is enclosed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-21

Nicksburg, June 90 Bernard XII.
garif, a native Of Ireland and a resident
OF this city for the past "a years, aged
about 81 years, was found In his room
with his throat cut from year 10 year
A razor was In his hand II is thought
that he had been dead two or three
hours Years ago he lost both feet in
a railroad accident and walked on his
stub legs. He has been in bad health for
some time He leaves a sister and
brother at some place in Iowa His
estate is thought TO be- worth about
$40, 600.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-21
NO NeY wARsHlPs.
Price Of Iron aud Wage. Preclude. IN.
LISTING ~ the Contracts.

Price Of Iron aud Wage. Preciuds. the
L-itlnE ~ the Contracts
Washington. June 90 The naval APP
preparation passed about the close Of the
session Of congress and signed on March
B. provided for six protected cruisers
that were TO cost without armament
not more than 81. 5000 each. There
had been much controversy about the
designs Of the cruisers, and at last the
department reached the conclusion that
for the money allowed it would DO pos
sible 10 obtain ships Of about 5000 tons
instead Of $500 as contemplated by the
bill
II was only very recently that the
construction board agreed upon the gen
eral features Of the new ships, and now
the chief constructor Is about ready 10
show the designs just as the depart
ment Is prepared to advertise for bids
for the construction Of the vessels, how
ever. a condition has confronted il that
may defer construction until congress
has again met.
The calculations upon which the dc.
signs were enlarged so As 20 provide
ships Of 400 tons instead Of 800 were
based upon the prices Of material and
the rates Of labor ruling when the bill
became law. II II had been possible
to advertise at once for bids for construc.
ton iheie is no doubt that the expecta.
tons Of the department would have been
realized Within few weeks, unfor.
tunately for the government. the prices
OF iron and steel have greatly increased
and the wages Of labor have advanced
from 10 TO IS per cent in the iron trade
These facts are sure 10 be- kept n
mind by the contractors when the bids
are made. and II is now a matter Of
doubt II shipbuilders will rush in with
bids for the six cruisers within tho
limit of price fixed by the senate and
house
The work on the new battleships also
provided for by the naval appropriation
bill. Is stopped because il was use
less TO try 10 get the best known armor
at the limit Of cost allowed bv congress.
The krupp steel which IL was desired
to use on the battleship Of the latest
class allowed. is held at $500 a ton. or
was when the bill was passed. Congress
was willing 10 pay only $500 per ton.
As the makers OF Krupp steel are certain
TO add something 10 the cost Of that
armor 10 meet the increased cost Of
iron the chances Of making an early
beginning on the Maine, Missouri and
Ohio, are not promising.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-21
Feudi.,. to Di.arrn.

Middleboro, Ky, juno 2O.-A letter
received from one Of the best citizens Of
Harland Court House states that the
leaders Of each faction in the Lee.Tay.
Tor Tend have promised 10 lay down
their arms Tho committee of citizens
sent to the scene Of the trouble for that
purpose had the desired effect. Nothing
will be done with the fetdists' leaders
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-21
Mis-. Graham win. Ter suit.

Evansville, Ind. June 90 Miss Cath
crime Graham, q society belle OF this
city and a niece OF Governor Bradley. of
Kentucky. was given a Judgment In the
Superior court against David Gilbert. a
merchant, for 5000 She sued him for
$4,000, alleging breach Of promise. Tho
case was one'of the most sensational
ever tried here.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-21
Exchange Hotel Arrivals.

J T Pickard, Weatherford; B Y
Halbert, Mississippi; r d Terrell,
Tyler; ! W Nicholson, Waco; J II
Allen and wife, r o Allen and
wife, Madisonville, Henry Cook,
New Orleans ATNunnelly, Louis.
villei II V Jelenko, New York; b F
Berry, c W Carr, Houston; II L
Fountain, Bryan; CELSIUS Orear, st.
Loui'iJ A Kennedy, Dallas; w 9
Boyett, College.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-21
Cuban vslsran roand psad.

Carmi, Ills, June 2O.-watt Rice,
aged 40 years late Of company c. Ninth
Illinois regiment was found dead in the
amphitheater Attic fair grounds near
this city. He had been drinking heav-
lily since his returlA from Cuba. and had
not been seen since vet Wednesday. In
his pocket was foulfi s26
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-21
Six Humid Euchre.

Mrs. T. F. Castles entertained a
large crowd of lady friends at six
hand euchre yesterday afternoon
complimentary to Miss Mollie
White Harrison, Miss Lula Thorn.
hill and Miss Rosa Williams OF
Brenham. Invitations we're issued
TO one hundred ladies, most of
pom lent the charm of their
essence to the delightful event.
he decorations were marguerites,
saSand ferns Punch and dainty
>, a prettNpuff box,
I prize, a Sard case,
sr of Hearne.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-21
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