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"Oh, she Is deddP'
mind that my dream was a vision OF
what will happen. There Is no ques
ton but that after Sunday l shall not
be with you. This Is Wednesday. How
lightningllke the days have flown!
How precious the moments are! How
many Of them have wasted insfoolish
selfshness! Mary. l should 60 mad
with the thought II l did not feel the
necessity Of making this week the best
week Of my life. only I do not know
what is most important to do. II II
had been seven months or even seven
weeks, might have planned more
wisely. Oh. It is cruelty brief. the
time! But I must make the wisest
possible use Of It. This accident. so
unexpected. has complicated the mat.
ter. had not reckoned on It."
How many Of us do reckon on acci-
dents? They always come into our
lives with shock. Yet 1t seems posi-.
BILE that man who lives very close to
God every day might be SO ready for
everything that not even the most ter.
rible catastrophe could make much
difference to his plans for daily life,
least of all deprive him Of his reason.
as 1t has so often done. Robert Hardy
was Just beginning to realize dimly
that life is not one thing. but many
things, and that its Importance is the
importance which belongs to the char
acter Of God himself.
He began to talk calmly with his
wife concerning what he would do that
day and was still talking about 1t when
James came in with doctor. who at
once went up stairs. He was just from
the scene of the accident and bore
marks Of hard nights work. His
first glance at Clara was hard and pro-
fessional. but as he looked he grew
very grave. and an expression Of seri-
Gus surprise came over his weary face.
He laid his hands on the girls eyes and
examined them, raised her hand and
dropped It upon the bed again. Then.
turning to the father and mother. he
said gently:
"You must prepare yourselves for a
terrible fact resulting from the acci.
dent to your daughter. She has suffer-
ed shock that will probably render
her blind as long as she lives"
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy listened, pale
faced and troubled. 1t was hard to
think Of the girl. SO strong willed, 80
passionate and yet SO capable Of noble
impulses and loving desires. a. al her
life shut up within the darkness thus.
1t was bitter to think Of this for her.
What would It be 70 her when che
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ner lying py the frozen stream.

ner lying Dy the frozen Stream.
, James had insisted on staying in the
house to be Of service, and Mrs. Hardy
had felt grateful for his presence as
she watched for returning conscious
ness from Clara, who still gave no
more sign of animation, although she
breathed easily and seemed to be free
from pain. Every doctor and surgeon
in town had been summoned to the
scene of the accident. But Mr.. Hardy
felt SO anxious for Clara as he came in
and looked at her that he went down
stairs and asked James If he wouldn't
run out and see If any Of the doctors
had returned.
"Yes, sir; I'll go at once. How is she
now, Mr.. Hardy?" James looked him
in the face with the look that love
means when 1t is true and brave.
my boy" replied Mr.. Hardy, laying
his hand on James shoulder. II don't
know. There is something strange
about 1t. Get doctor II you can. But
l know there must be many other sad
homes today in Barton. Oh, 1t was
horriblew
He sat down and covered his face.
while James with brief God help us,
sirw went out in search of a doctor.
Mr.. Hardy went up stairs again and,
with his wife, knelt down and offered
a prayer Of thanksgiving and Of ap-
peal. 20 Lord" said Robert, grant
that this dear one Of ours may be re-
stored to us again. Spare us this an
guish, not in return for our goodness,
but out Of thy great compassion for
our sins repented Of"
Will and Bess lay in the next room.
and now that the reaction had set in
they were sleeping. VIII feverish and
restless, Bess quiet and peaceful. as If
nothing had happened out Of the usual
order Of things.
Where is George?" asked Mr.. Har-
dy as he rose from his prayer.
II don't know. Robert He started
down to the train little while after
you did. Haven't you seen him?"
"No, Mary. God grant he may not
Mr.. Hardy did not dare finish his
thought aloud.
His wife guessed his thought. and to.
gether the two sat hand In hand.
drawn very near by their mutual trou-
BILE and by all the strange events of
that strange week. and together they
talked of the accident and Of Clara and
James and their eldest son. and then
Mrs. Hardy said as she trembling drew
her husbands face near to her:
Robert, do you still have that i'm.
preston concerning the time left you
here to live? Do you still think this
week Is to be the endT
Mrs. Hardy had vague hope that
the shock Of the accident might have
destroyed the impression Of the dream.
but her hope was disappointed.
my dear wife," replied Robert.
''there is Lot the least doubt In my
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the thought of love come back to
her. and as she went to the window
and watched the tall. strong figure
swing down the street she almost felt
n girl again and wondered II he would
turn around and see her there and toss
his hat to her as in the old days. Yes:
just before he reached the corner
where he had to turn he looked back
up at the window. saw his wife stand
ing there and took of his hat, with a
smile. and she waved her hand at him
and colored as when her Robert used
to do the same thing while he was
courting her.
1.-TWO foolsr' somebody says. Yes:
two children Of God who have seen
his face and learned what all this life
means.
He found much to do at the shops.
The accident necessitated special work.
1t looked to him as II he must be down
there all day. There was almost pan.
ic In the planning rooms. The air was
heavy with the horror Of the night be-
fore. Owing TO- the wreck there was
more need Of work in the shops than
ever. but along toward noon Burns
came into the Office, pulling long face
and asking Mr.. Hardy to step across
the yard and talk to the men, who had
threatened. Burns said, to do mischief
II they were not given the afternoon to
20 down to the scene Of the disaster.
Mr uord xx,ith N cipLip0 hoorf rnco
and followed Burns into the planning
rooms. He told the foreman to get the
men together in the center Of the room.
They stopped their machines and gath
cred in the largest open space between
the planers. and Mr.. Hardy addressed
them:
What do you want? Burns tells me
here Is dissatisfaction. Speak out so
that we may know what the trouble
,s."
There was an awkward pause. Then
one man spoke up:
I'VE think the company ought to give
us the day off,"
"What for" asked Mr.. Hardy mildly.
Under any other circumstances he
would have told the men they might
leave for good IL they didn't like the
pay and the company. He had done
just that thing twice before, but things
were different now. He looked at the
men in a new light. He was a new
man himself. Besides, 1t was impera-
tive that the work In the shops 60 on.
The company could Ill afford to lose
the work just at this particular time.
All these considerations did not blind
Robert to his obligations as an officer
Of the company. He was only anxious
that no injustice should be done, SO he
said, what for" mildly and quietly
and waited for an answer.
The spokesman was not quite ready
with an answer. The directness Of the
question and the mildness Of 1t also
surprised him. Another man spoke up:
"Our friends were in the accident.
We want to go see them"
Every well. How many men had
relatives or friends In the accident
who are injured or killed? Let them
step forward"
There was a moment of inaction.
Then three men stepped out. Mr.. Har-
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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-19
TRANSPORTS FOR TROOPS.
A stir Caused Among owners Of steam
ers aR tho Atlantic.

New York. July lS.-The chartering
OF transports 20 convey troops 20 China
Is causing much stir in shipping circles.
Private cable advises state that Is Ger.
mrn steamships now operating in the
Atlantic trade have been requisitioned
rs war transports and supply ships by
the German empire News Is also re-
ceived in shipping circles that the United
States government is actively IN the
ma ket chartoring steamers Of all nation
alities ON the Pacific, 10 net as transports
and supply ships for this country IN con-
noctiol with the Chinese outbreak.
. Inquiry at the offices Of the British
liii,s iahed 70 discover that any Of their
tonnage had been spoken for by the
British government, and agents did not
expect 20 lose any Of their vessels. They
argued that any troops 10 b. called into
service by the British, additional to
those already IN service in the African
war, would have % be- ubtaineu from
India, or some other dependence, and
such state u affairs could hardly be
expected TO called into service steam
ships u the Atlantic fleet.
II was further argued that the fact
that the boats would have 10 go through
the Snez canal would also initiate
against the government calling for the
large class Of steamships. For this rea-
son. IL was stated, there is little hkeli-
hood OF tourists who Arc now abroad
having difficulty obtaining steamship
accommodation when they wish 10 re-
/ turn.
Twenty-Five steamers have been taken
from commercial channels. These steam
ships represent total of 10000 tons
gross aud are, Of course, but the begin
ming Of the movement
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-19

Sedalia. Mo. July ls.-Gernie Jones,
aged Z, WIS shot and killed here by
Jimmie Ewing, aged . The boys were
playing with and old army muskot
which they had taken by stealth from
the home Of Peter Bryant, Ewing's un
clio. Ewing pointed the gun nc his com
panion and pulled the trigger. Th'
hall entered the boys head behind IN,
right ear and came out at the mouth
killing him instantly.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-19
Grrm,n, charter. rran.pert..

Baltimore, July ls.-Thc agents hero
Of the North German Lloyd Steamship
company have received cablegram
from Bremen stating that the German
government had chartered the steam
ships H. II. Meier, Dresden and Rhicn
Of that line, the Frankfurt and the Wit
telind a. troopships To convey the Ger.
man military contingent 10 China.
The five steamers will carry an aggre-
gate Of from 10000 10 1900 troops and
stores. Nearly all these steamers have
been plying between this port aud
Bremen.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-19

Atlanta, July is.-The vanguard Of
veterans who wore the blue and gray in
battles around Atlanta during the civil
war, are arriving in the city. Formal tx.
ercises Of the blue aud the gray reunion
begin tomorrow whrn several hundred
distinguished visitors will be shown
over the battle fields upon which 81
years ago they were engaged in bloody
conflict
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-19
POWERS CASE.
A Banker Tells what Powers said To
Him at IiarbnursViile.

Him at BarbnursNille.
Georgetown, Ky, July lS.-When the
Powers murder conspiracy case was re-
sumed this morning John A. Black
OF Barboursville, banker Of that place
and Republican Of prominence, was
the first witness. lie said Powers came
To him in january 20 advise with him
a. 10 the propriety Of mountain organ
izaiiou which Powers was getting up 10
intimidate the legislature. The witness
advised against it, and Powers became
angry. Powers told him Governor Tay-
lor. Charles Finley and other Republic
an leaders approved the scheme. \
check from Charles Finley 10 the louis
willie and Nashville railroad for $1,000 Tor
transportation Of the men 10 Frankfort
WIS produced by Black, in response 10 u
question from the prosecution.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-19

wynne, Ark, July Isl. II. Glen.
denim, the night operator for the Iron
Mountain and the Cotton Belt route
at Fair oaks, Ark, was held mp and
robbed by u white man and negro
The robbers only secured about tl2 oi
$40. Officers are In pursuit Of them.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-19
SAFE BLOWERS FATE.
lie wrecks Building aud Il Himself
Blown o. Pieces.


Blown o. Pieces.
Naylor, Ga., July ls.-A terrific ex-
plosion aroused the town late last night
Buildings tremhled and the noise was
heard for miles Depews store in the
center Of the town had been almost COM
plctcly wrecked Torn timbers and piles
of debris marked the spot whore the
building had stood, while dry goods and
clothing and other PARTICLES were scat
tered in all directions. In the ruins the
search revealed torn and lacernted flesh
and bones, which when gathered and
placed in order made the form Of man
4 safehlower had evidently met his
death while blowing D'pews' safe. Sill
yer coins were found half a mile away
while pieces Of paper currency were
scattered about the ruins.
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VALUABLE INFORMATION.
To aid Subscribers in forming their estir

The population for 1900 az an increase Of 2l% over
population Of 1850 would be- 15,1I2 ~: an increase
of idO612
At an Increase Of 22q It would be- 763g9,lii; nm in
crease of l3,T16s9i.
AT an Increase ~ 2ioI n would be- 1851 SIS; an
Increase of i5,O2g,gS.
At an increase Of - % II would be- 1s,221 sl2; an
Increase of l5GJ5.5f2.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-19

Eldorndo, Kas, July rs. The trial OF
Miss Bessie Morrison. who Is charged
with the murder Of Mrs. owen Castle
who was bride Of week and who wa
he daughter Of Judge Wiley, began
here Tuesday. Mrs Spangler and Mrs
Mobcrly, neighbors Of the Castles, CAV,
sensational testimony.
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This Contest will Close

one month before the population has been oiii-
eially announced by the Director Of the United
States Census az Washington, ID. C.and The Eagle
will announce the date when the guessing will close
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In Case of q Tie,

or tn.t two or more csmators are equally correct,
prizes will be- divided equally between them.
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SUBSCRIPTION BLANK
REMEMBER THAT THE FIRST PRIZE is $4,000.

Tho rrss pnbnhng Association
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the regular price Yo The
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The evening times., 1900-01-27
THE DAY IN THE HOUSE.
EuIOGies on the Late samuel r. baird
the Special Order

After the reading Of the journal In the
House today Mr.. Iurtis Of Kansas asked
consent for the consideration Of a joint
resolution, setting apart 500 600 OF the ap-
preparation made for the support OF the
regular and volunteer army for the cur
rent year for the construction of a militia
~ hospital at Fort LeavenWOrth Kan.
He explained that The appropriation wa,
increased by that amount for that pur-
pose but not being specifically named the
accounting officers hac decided that the
general legislation governing The building
of hospitals prevailed. For this reason
the Secretary Of War was restricted to the
expenditure Of $50. .oCO tor the Leaveuworth
building The Joint resolution was intend
ed, he said. merely 10 carry out the origi-
nal purpose. To obviate possible objection.
Mr.. Curtis let the matter 90 oyer until
Monday.
The House proceeded. under special or
der, 90 listen 10 eul0gIes upon the late
Samuel T. Baird. a Representative f-cm
Louisiana. Addresses we're made by
Messrs. Ransdell. Meyer. aud Brous ard
Of Louisiana. Eddy Of Miunescta Bart
lett OF Georgia. AieekisOn OF Ohio Clayton
Of Alabama, Wheeler Of Kentucky. Henry
Of Texas, and Epes of Virginia.
At lbs O'Clock as a further mark Of
respect, the House on motion OF Mr.
Bausdel adjourned until next Monday
The evening times., 1900-01-27

NEW YORK, Jan. 27-An interesting
and dramatic side light on the MoIineux
trial has been furnished by Walter T.
scheile. the expert chemist. who played
prominent parts in the poison trials OF
Charley Harris, DR.. Buchanan. and Mrs.
Agnes Fleming He drank a dose Of the
mixture said 10 have killed Mrs Kate Ad-
ans, for the alleged murder Of whom No
llncuX is on trial for his life. Two hours
later, feeling no i'll effects. ScheHe took
train for his home in Woodbridge. y. J.
Some days ago the expert called at
newspaper Office. Of course his face and
name and fame were all well known.
See here" he said, = save been con-
Quoting some interesting experiments with
cyanide Of mercury and bromo seltzer on
guinea pigs l have found that the MKT
ure is not deadly one, though not exactly
what you would call comfortable ] want
you 20 send me three trustworthy Witnesses
and ! viii take the dose that Mrs. Adams
took and prove 10 them that il viii not
kin"
When the party assembled last night at
the chemists home he experimental with
the poison on guinea pigs. 4 dose OF pure
cyanide Of mercury killed one within an
hour, after awful suffering and cOnyul-
sions. Then the professor mixed some cy-
anide with some bromo-seItzer. taken
from a bottle Of the same size as that sent
TO Cornish. He mixed a teaspOOnfu-the
dose Mrs. Adams TOXIN a glass Of wa
ter. He turned suddenly toward the re-
pOrters- The mixture was bubbling and
efervescing In the glass
Gentlemen. here's good luck 10 YOU
all he cried. and before a hand could be
raised 20 stay him. ne had drained the
glass. while the Witnesses exclaimed their
horror and fright.
The professor smiled. He was un-
moved.
You need have 10 fear for re, gentle
men. he said. "I have lone 1o.hing blind
ly. I am simply demons,r rating a scientific
proposition. the accuracy uf which I am
mathemaucalIy certain" Ten minutes
after taking the Gose he sat down, saying
he felt tired and drowsy.
Fifteen minutes later he ordered a pony
OF brandy and drank 10 with relish He
said that the only inconvenience ne felt
was a slight construction Of the muscles Of
the throat. which felt as If he had on
tight COIlar-nOthiuE worse Al II D m
two hours after taking the mixture. he III
sisted on going home His legs were
heavy, from the amount Of mercury he
had taken. he said. He teIegraphed from
Woodbridge later t'.at he felt no serious
effects from the af-ue-
The evening times., 1900-01-27
COLONEL AsToR's COMPANY.
Politics in IL Develops Much Fad
Feeling.


POUGHKEEPSIE. y. Y, Jan. 27.-There
is trouble in the John Jacob Astor military
company at Rhinebeck. and with 9r. Astor
far away in a foreign cline, no arbiter is
at hand to restore harmony between the
warning factions. For some time past il
has been evident that company politics
were getting into jangIe, but the VIII
layers we're not prepared for the storm
which burst about Captain NicCurdy at the
last meeting Of the organization. From
the sounds which emanated from the ar
mOTy il was feared that a riot was in
progress. and the village police force, un-
der the leadership Of Chief John Her and
Sergeant AbTam POttenburgh. was hurri-
edly called TO the scene TO preserve order.
The trouble in the company is due 10
certain element which is looking for Cap
tain McCurdy's scalp. The captain is said
to have the confidence of Colonel AstOr,
and il is significant that the opposition
TO him has developed during the colonels s
absence abroad. More trouble is expected
in the near future but Captain McCurdy'
friends say that they are in the right, and
will support him firmly in whatever meas
ures he may take to qUel the revolt
against him and to restore discipline in
the company.
The evening times., 1900-01-27
THE PHILIPPINE REPORT.
An Outline of IT, Contents From
lmissinmcr ncmhN

y
Commissioner Dcuby
NEW YORK Jan. 27-ClarIcs Den
by. Of the Presidents Philippine Commis-
sion, is stopping az the Wa Iorf-ts oria.
An evening paper quotes him g. .ayirg .n
an interview today
THE report Of the Comm 5-lon. which
win be made public nexj week. Is a most
comprehensive one. It win show just what
the Inhabitants Of the several islands uecG
most. We viii not recommend that they
be permitted to govern themselves. The
Commission found opposition from those
who do not appreciate the Glct that the
United States is willing TO -iye the Fill
pinos as free a form OF government as
they could desire but such opposition viii
disappear There are so many kinds OF
people in the various islands that when
civil government shall be established dif-
ferenJ forms Of government viii nave 10
be adopted The systems that We suggest
are similar 20 those used in governing the
Indians.
THE United States viii not Wait until an
Of The Islands have been pa-.ied before Il
gives active government to hose that al
ready have become paci6ed In our re-
port We recommend that good common
schools be established in an tne towns. Al
ready the United States has established
schools in Manila and 5000 children are
being taught the English language. Les
sons in English lasting our hour each day
are given TO them
1T IS rumored i'm Washington that the
President viii appoint a new Commission
and II he does Prof Worcester and will
probably be reappointed. Just what the
Commission viii do I cannot say. except
that II will continue 20 organize govern
ments IN the various communities There
are los towns Of more or less Importance
so il can easily be seen thai there will be
much work for a Commission -"