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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-23
WEDNESDAY. MAY %, 1870.


The III Paso chamber Of commerce |
issues n circular regarding the meet
ing Of the State Teachers association
in that city in June, from which we
take the following extracts. Full
particulars may be- had by address
ing I'll Paso chamber of commerce;
To Editors, Teachers and all Others
Interested:
The annual meeting If the Texas
State Teachers association for the
present year will be- held In III Paso,
June 26th TO 18th. This meeting will
offer In n number of important par
ticulars an uncommonly favorable
and inviting opportunity for the peo-
pie Of Eastern Texas to visit this
unique and active city ON the Next
can border, enjoy its hospitality, visit
a number of points Of interest to
which excursions will be made, and
have n good time generally.
Some Of the more important ex-
cursion rates already secured In con-
nection with this meeting are as fol-
lows:
From points as far east rs Dallas,
Sherman and Houston, the r. Il T.
and q. II. d :. \. Railway compa-
MES have granted a blanket rate of
$40 for the round trip. The tickets
can be- extended. II desired, To August
9Th. Unusually favorable rates are
also offered visitors who may wish TO
take trip from III Paso into old
Mexico.
a trip from III Paso to the beauti-
ul mountain resort Of Cloudcrolt and
return the same day has been ar
ranged for, at round trip rate of ~.
This trip i one Of the most unique
and enjoyable excursions open to the
tourist anywhere. II cannot be- de-
scrihed. II must be- experienced.
The railroad which ascends the
mountain is itself a wondA Of engin-
eering, and Il climbs /up, up, up
among the clouds To- an elevation Of
nine thousand feet, whore are great
forests of pine, pure, cold spring wa
ter. air that Is not merely cool, but
cold, even In mid summer, and noun
tain views that are rarely equaled In
grandeur and picturesqucnoss. Other
Exceedingly interesting nearby trip,
are mentioned.
The hotels will charge for one per-
son in one room, with meals. 81 j0 10
$3.50 per day; or whore two people
occupya room, % To- e. eacl. Good
beds IN apartment houses and private
residences will cost from "a 10 q
cents per night, and good meals at
restaurants and boarding houses and
hotels - to ~ cents.
Local committees will look after
the interest and comfort Of guests,
and no eNtortion will be- permitted.
At the close Of the convention %
| summer State School of methods
will be- held, lasting until about the
5th Of August. Thus the visiting
teacher Is offered, along with the
pleasure and entertainment of the
trip 10 III Paso, an opportunity for q
profitable session Of professional
study. Teachers from Eastern Texas
are assured that they will find their
stay IN ~ Pnso a pleasant recreation
for the whole time they may be here.
Everybody is invited-not merely
teachers, but everybody else who
wants to come. And everybody will
be- treated as we'll as III Paso knows
how 10 do e..
FL PAso CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Ernest T.. Russell,
Secretary.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-23

Manila, May 2i.-Five hundred insur.
gents, half Of whom were armed with
rifles. ambushed 50 scouts Of the Fortieth
volunteer infantry IN the hills near
Aquasan. in the northern part Of Min.
dana0
The Americans routed the natives,
killing d.
The Americans casualties were two
killed and three wounded.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-23

Whitesboro. Tex, MAY FLA local
dealer in agricultural implements made
quite a display Saturday by the simulia.
neous delivery Of 2j binders 20 the far
mcrs Of this community. There was O.
grand street parade accompanied by
brass hand. Tho merchant furnished b
free dinner 20 all who had bought a
machine. Tho prospects for wheat and
oats was never better.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-23

Constantinople. May 2l-The Russian
embassy hasconsidcnbly porturbcd gov.
ernmental aud diplomatic circle, here
by inviting the immediate attention Of
tho porte To the deploRhle situation oi
many districts in Armenia, resulting
from brutal methods of collecting taxes
aud from prosecutions which have div.
Ell many 10 embrace Islamism.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-23
BOLD ROBBERY.
One Highwayman Ioots the Coates Hotel
at Kansas city.

at Kansas city.
Kansas City, May 2l.--A lone high.
wayman entered the corridor Of the
Coates hotel, one Of the leading hostel.
ries here at 1880 o'clock last night, and
after forcing the strong box at the cigar
stand. escaped. The box contained
diamonds valued at tl2Jo. $3.50 in gold.
and currency, silver and checks 70 the
amount Of 500. IA held the nigh;
clerk and another cmploye Of the hotel
of at point Of q revolver and escaped
on horse that ho had tied 10 the curb
ing.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-23

Charles Lawson was arrested at JAS.
per, Ark, charged with the murder OF
his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05
The Skirt of 1000.

There is no doubt now that the very
much trimmed skirts will not be accepted
by the best dressed of womankind. We
lines that We are not likely to wish to in
crease our proportions except round the
feet. where. in the new, soft, spring ma
terials. 1t seems impossible to get too much
frou frou. which curls delightfully."- round us
as We walk. or rather, move. for 1t Is no
easier to walk in the skirt of 1900 than il
was IN that of 1899. 1t is nice for the wo-
man with good figure to know that she
may still preserve it and yet be in the
fashion. The short reign of panniers and
the full skirt shows the determination on
the part of the leaders of fashion, who are
willing TO forego their desire for novelty in
order TO retain as long as possible a be-
coming mode
The bolero has been rather oyerdone, and
therefore its decline is assured in smart
circles. but there is no doubt that few
weeks ago all went bolero mad. and this
is the cause of its speedy decease.
Some smart compromises between the
Eton and bolero are being worn in black
newest tailor coats are made with a short
hip basque. which Is extremely chic espe-
clally IN cloth. when II is adaptable to real
tabernacle and yachting costumes
OF course, a pale biscuit shade and a
siaty gray are, for the moment, most IA
Vored. for beautiful as are the Wedgwood
ana pastel tints. they have been a little
Overcome But it is well to remember that
II color really suits you II Is sure to look
nice. though one cannot help firing quickly
OF very pronounced tones when one sees
too much Of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

spread tn. turf are footed that is. placed
on end. three or four leant together. A
week later, being fairly dry, they are built
into turf clamDs-long little stacks-and in
ar other week or 50 they are perfectly dried
ard are built into one great stack. in which
they aIe kept I'LL ready to be carted home
and bu:lt in a stack by the side of the house.
Deep down in the bog oak and fir, some
centuries or a thousand years old, are
found The Er is full OF resin, and burns
with a beautiful blaze. The old tree trunks
are cut with a very heavy. long-hanGled az,
made specially for the purpose. win in
the sun and brought home to help the win
ters fire
on to Seek His Fortune.
As the boys grow up the little farm is
unable to support all. So, one morning. the
eldest and strongest ties a few sorry be-
1ongings IN red handkerchief takes with
him his little bundle and his fathers and
mothers blessing. strikes out upon the road
that leads over the mountains, and is gone
to push his fortune.
For those whose fathers cannot give them
the twenty-five dollars necessary to pay
their way to America two other doors are
open to fortune-though narrow doors
enough Such a boy may walk forty miles
to the port Of Derry and get conveyed to
Glasgow at cost of a dollar and Quarter
and in that big city (where are thousands
of our Donegal boys always may get en-
ployment in iron works at a wage of four
uoildfS a week. or, O1tener ne may walk
thirty miles to the borders of the County
Tyrone. hire for seventy dollars year and
his support in the farmers house.
These big Scotch farmers occupy the rich
alluvial lands of the northern Irish counties
lands from which their hired boys fore
fathers a century and a half ago were
drIven-driven into the mountain wilder
nesses. So, for a paltry wage, this poor boy
tills for stranger the soil that should be
his. Life here is not the pleasure it was in
his mountain home. To the Scotch-Irish
farmer existence is a very serious matter
He has his boys astir at 1 o'clock in the
morning. and. with the exception of ii very
short rest for meals works them till just
before retiring at night. Except for attend
ing the cattle and the horses. Watering and
feeding them. the boy has Sunday for a
free day. but during the remainder of the
week he has not one free half hour from
o'clock in the morning till be5time. which.
in these Scotch districts. is from S o'clock
till o'clock in the evening. At home the
boy went to bed at II or - o'clock His
mistress allows him plenty of fopd-of the
commonest quality. He eats at the table
with his master. who sometimes lives on as
poor fare as the poorest of the boys poor
mountain neighbors at home
Another thing that jars upon the Irish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05
MUSICAL MENTION.

The pupils of Miss Virginia Therese Bestor
gave a piano recital at the Washington
Club yesterday afternoon. the following
participating in the program: Misses Mari
eta Armstrong. Dudley Manning. Henriet-
Ia Fitch, Ada Burke. Martha Gregory. Inez
Walden, Anna Dale Beard. Amy Burke.
Louise Gregory. Isabel Towner and Master
Edward Green. They were assisted by
Miss Nelly Constance Raynal, violinist and
Miss Frida Marie Raynal, violoncellist. The
program was carefully arranged. and all
the numbers were well performed. Miss
Bestor displayed her ability as an execu-
tant by playing Liszts arrangement of
Chopin's Chant Polonaise."
Herr Albert Wolffunger. who has achieved
quite a reputation by his singing. both for
the Saengerbund and the Choral Society,
has been persuaded by his friends to give
a recital at Carroll Institute Hall. He will
be assisted by Mr.. Anton kaspar, vioiinist.
and Mr.. Henry Xander. accompanied. Herr
Wolfrunger, who is recently from the Royal
Opera House in Berlin. will sing in German.
English. French and Italian.
The Euterpe Musical Club was entertain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05
YOUTH OF DONEGAL
Irish Lads and Ia;sies Lead a Hardy
and Simple Life,
GET WHAT EDUCATION THEY CAN
But All Must Soon Help to Earn the
Daily Bread.
TOILING AMONG STRANGERS
Copyright, 1890, by seumas MacMauus9

Copyright 1890 by Seumas MacManus)
Written fer The Evening Star.
pleasant life and a wholesome one is
that Of the rising youth in our mountains.
His feet are strangers to shoes till he is
"a brave lump of a garsien''-thirteen or
fourteen years old. He would not Tolerate
such iUCumbraRcCs- He can skip over moor
and mountain and hop over gravelly ground
and strong slope in his hardy bare feet
with the case of the mountain sheep which
he follows. At home and abroad-at school.
at market and at mass alike-his feet know
not brogucs. He is as fleet as a goat upon
the hills. and can scour the 1owands like
a moor fire.
Til a generation ago he got his first fit
ting of brogues from the brogue seller in
the fair The br3Eue maker then made
pile of single brogues of all sizes. and.
filling a creel with a collection of them
carried them into the fair. The buyer had
tht. whole stock To choose from and fitted
each foot in turn and at his pleasure.
As our people have the highest regard
for earning. the youngsters are at an
early age turned out. and off for their two
three. four and i've miles to the district
Schnol-a chunk of oat bread or Indian
bread or soda bread in their pockets This
they usually coutrlve to eat and be done
with before they have reached the school
Notwithstanding they will not eat again
till O'Clock tve in the afternoon. But
that gives them little concern; light pock-
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lad is that there is sometimes want of
cieanliness-what he calls "a roughness''-
about the serving of food. to which he was
unused at home
This bowl is ma over c1ana n, tho ont
side. said one of these mistresses to her
mountain boy. as she handed him a bowl
OF tea but an make my own o you"
rot ron. then; ma am" said he. he
thank We to make a stranger of me-
AS II generally pays better to give the
buttermilk to the calves and the pigs than
to Kitchen" ones meal with it the hired
boy sometimes finds himself set down to a
fine table of potatoes without any drink or
commitment On one such occasion the sar-
castle boy said:
Master, | don't see any wee 'tatties hero
let me have some"
For why do ye want wee praties, boy ?''
because me mother used to tell me that
thing entirely to kitchen the wee wan to
the big wan
All Eyes Turn to America
When the boys come home many and
droll are the tales they tell of their late
masters households. And after they have
earned enough money to help their father,
and to put few pounds, over and above.
in their own pockets, they leave the big
farmers for good and prepare to set out for
America. that land to which all Irish ewes
turn.
There are parts of our county-the very
poorest-from which every able-bodied boy
and man migrates early in June, to win
the harvest in the Scottish Iowlands With
his little red bundle and his sickle, each
joins band bound for the ports of Derry
Iney travel on foot the thirty forty
Irish miles-almost always accomplishing
the journey IN one day. After some months
they tramp back again into their own val
ley. brown hale. happy and wealthy with
the wealth of twenty, thirty and even
sometimes forty dollars-more than enough
to pay the rent. and quite early enough to
begin late harvest of their own
Though the winter is the time of Brian's
ease and amusements-when he attends the
nightly dance or rattle, wedding christen-
ing or spree, or joins the storytelling cir
Gle by a neighbours fireside-he does not
neglect his sports around the summer-his
foot ball. his ."caman''-shinny-and hunt
ins-hares and rabbits-and his counting
all which he enjoys to the fullest in the
glorious, long and sunny Sunday evenings
that seem to fall with Gods benison on our
valleys and on our moors, and to irradiate
them, bare though they be, with God S
own smile. SEUMAS MacMANUS.
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Aside.

Andrew Mack is to appear in a new Jr,sb
| piece next season entitled THE Rebel"
David Belasco slipped and fell in London
last week. but did not sustain serious in
jury. e'iou' HI
comic opera star. will be heard here before
the New Grand's season closes
When "Quo vadis'' is presented in Io,-
don by F. C. Whitney, Robert Taber will
De the only American actor in the cast.
Marion Abbotts sketch. which she will
produce here at the New Grand for the
nrst time In the east, Is called Lord and
Lady, "'iU
Owing to throat trouble. Miss Adele
Ritchie has retired from the cast of .sThe
Belle of New York" During her absence
| Miss Jessie Carlisle will take her place.
Fflson and Errolrs new one-act farce
"A Daughter Of Bacchus," has proved to
be the greatest success they have vet
launched In vaudeville.
Ada Rehan has played 80 roles.
Charles Frohman has been ill in London
for the past week.
Children Of the Ghetto" closed for the
season at Norfolk, Va. last week.
'oliver Goldsmith has at last taken rank
as recognized success in New York
Marie Wainwright announces that next
season she will play Hamlet in vaudeville
When f. H Sothern plays Hamlet next
September Virginia Harmed will play Ophe-
liza and E. j. Morgan the King.
Della Stacey has a summer engagement
in Chicago. She is to play boy in a new
extraFaganza to be opened June IL.
The Jeannet Glider "ouo vadis'' has re-
tired and left the field to the STANCE YER
sion.
1t is said that the representation of Ro-
stands L Aiglon" will not be permitted in
Austria.
Ada Rehan will close her season In De-
troit on May 10. She has made no announce
ment OF her plans for next season.
1t is said that Edward Marshall seumas
MacManus and Edwin Markham all con-
template undertaking lecture tours next
Sc ason.
Flo Irwin. a sister of May. will star next
season in a play entitled Miss Kidder"
written for her by Glen McDonough. Wal
ter Hawley will be leading man.
Mrs Sarah Cowen LIE Moyne is booked
for her first New York appearance as a
star October z. for a five weeks engage
ment in THE Greatest Thing in the
World"
Should present negotiations reach a sue
eessful end, Elita Proctor Otis will star in
Australia next season. assuming the role
of "Zaza." under the direction of David
Belasco.
Preparations for next season are already
under way. A printing house in New York
has orders in connection with TWENTY-FIVE
new shows. eighteen of which are melo-
dramas.
John Webster, the husband of Nellie Nc
Henry. has finally been given up for dead.
His wife has spent several thousand dol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05
From Puck.

First Boy-"Ain't yer c-c-c-c-comin' in?.
Second Boy-"De water looks cold,"
First Boy-"C-c-c-c-cold? N-n-not n hh-
bit! It's w-w-w-warm as b-b-b-blisters!
C-c-c-c-come on i'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Il Aiglon," according TO report. is no,
drawing as well expected in Paris ali
though IL is paying expenses. and promises
10 De successful venture for Sarah Bern
hardt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

The latest report from New York is to
the effect that Miss Ethel Barrymore, the
actress, is once more engaged to be mar
ried. Charles Delevan Wetmore. an archi-
tect and cotillion leader OF upper tendon
is said to be the happy man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Canheld and Richards "A Temperance
Town closed the season with last Satur-
Gay nights performance at the Academy
The company was taken by surprise. but
had to make the most of IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Johnny Ray of "A Hot Old Time has
been very HI In New York for the past two
weeks ana his physician has ordered him
, .aheh 10 sanitarium- Mrs. Ray is also
Ill, and will accompany her husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

the Grau-Savage Grand Opera Counpan,
WIN be in the field next season. and brine
PACK to the operate stage Jessie Bartleii
Davis. who will be the leading contraIto q,
the organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Inc latest report regarding Viola Allen is
that she Will not go to Europe this summer
pGt VIII spend her vacation at her Long
Island home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

lars trying to secure traces of his body.
out mas finally come to the conclusion he
really threw himself into the Niagara Falls
during temporary alteration of mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Daughters Delightful" by George V.
Hobart, will shortly be produced at the
Herald Square Theater. under the manage
meht OF John b. Doris. who exploited
Orange Blossoms" and I'm Paradise The
play is said to be farce comedy of a start
ling nature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Marion Abbott's sketch. which she mil,
produce here at the New Grand for the
nrst time in the east. is called Lord and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

When Quo Vadis" is presented in Lon
aon py r. Z. whitney, Robert Taber will
be the only American actor in the cast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

The Milton Aborn Opera Company sud-
denly closed season last week at Newark
n. j., owing to poor business. ]. X Muir
ray and Clara Lane. who were stars of the
organization, went to Cincinnati where they
appeared in vaudeville sketch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Grace George is to be given another op-
portumty to star next season by her hus-
band, William A Brady. Mr. Brady has
secured the four-act romantic comedy. Her
Majesty, and will probably put it out for
week of night stands before the season
closes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

The american Beauty's" reception in
London has been rather cold by the press,
but favorable by the public Edna May has
received the greatest praise, but the other
principals are well liked. The play has
been partially rewritten since the first pre-
Sentaton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Owing to throat trouble Miss Adele
Ritchie has retired from the cast of '.The
Belle of New York" During her absence
MISS Jessie Carlisle will take her place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Marion Manola. the recently divorced
comic opera star. will be heard here hefore
the New Grands season closes
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To!stofs latest book. 1.-The Dominion of
Darkness" is being translated into English
Tor use in this country. The play has al
ready been produced at the Royal Theater
In Copenhagen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Leonard Boyne has revived Wilson Bar
rett and Clement Scott's drama called Sis
ter Mary in London under the title of Cap
tam Leigh. He acted in that play at the
American Theater. in New York when JuIia
Arthur. Maxine Elliott and Elsie De Wolfe
were also in the cast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

John Webster, the husband of Nellie Nc
Henry. has finally been given up for dead.
His wife has spent several thousand dol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Filson and ErrolIs new one-act farca
"A Daughter of Bacchus." has proved to
be the greatest success they have vet
launched in vaudeville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Andrew Mack is to appear in q new Jrtsb
piece next season entitled The Rebel"
David Belasco slipped and fell in London
last week, but did not sustain serious in
jury. e'io0' III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Preparations for next season are already
under way. A printing house in New York
has orders in connection with twenty-five
new shows, eighteen of which are melo.
dramas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

There will shorty he produced in Boston
play depicting New England life. entitled
In Gossip Town" by Mr. Claude II, Bates.
The play was conceived by the author while
on a visit to small New Hampshire VIII
lage. where means of excitement are scarce
and where gossip abounds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

1t is reported that Bath House John"
as Alexander John Coughlin of Chicago is
called, who has attained great notoriety on
account of his wonderful clothes, has re-
ceived an offer from the management OF
Roster & Balls, in New York. to go on for
a week and sing his famous song. Dear
Midnight of Love-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Daniel Frohman has secured the dra-
matte rights of Robert Tourney" by VIM
Sage. The dramatization is to be made
for Mr. Frohman by Abby Sage Richard
son, one of the authors of the play THE
Pride Of Jennico." The novel contains a
strong love story. with the French reyolu-
ton the background
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Charlatan" much new business and several
new lyrics. Mr.. Hopper and Miss Mackaye
nave pantomme scene in the second act
which met with very great applause abroad.
The Charlatan'' is a comic opera anomaly.
since it has a real. live, interesting story
mat goes briskly on from start to finish.
Sousas music is in his lighter merriest
vein; yet it has one Of those splendid swing
ing marches which have served to make the
composer famous the world over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

Should present negotiations reach a sue
eessful end, Elita Proctor Otis will star in
Australia next season. assuming the role
of "Zaza." under the direction of David
BelaSco.