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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-06-21

Waxahachie, Tex. June 2D.-Mrs T.
n. Elliott and her baby were painfully,
the baby quite seriously. injured at Owl,
In, near here. Mrs Elliott was driyina
IN buggy going upa hill when some
one, who was coming down the Hill.
permitted the horse 10 become unman.
ageable, causing a collision between tno
two buggies. IL Is thought the childI
leg was broken.
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Damagc. tor AlIrerh ,.hnc,lnn.

youngstown, o.. June 20 Miss Icona
Blair has been awarded 5000 damages
against Captain Richard r. Ellis. Of the
Ihirty-third regiment, United State,
volunteers IN the Philippines, for seduc.
ton She sued for $4,000. Miss Blair
Is under 10 years of age.
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Abilene, Tex. June 2O.-Gcorge II.
Bruckett OF Jones county says that the
yield u wheat in that county is phcnom.
ennl. He told u thrasher mau in ON.
locality who had thrushed a number Of
crops and the yield had ranged from %
70 IS bushels per acre.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-06-21

Lebanon, KY, June 20.-Two mon
were killed, five seriously injured and
10 slightly injured In "A wreck on the
Greensburg branch Of the Louisville
aud Nashville railway at Calvary, six
miles from Lebanon.
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GRIMES COUNTY
MUSICAL CONVENTION.
Held at Concord Church, sat
urday and sunday. June
l6 and IL. Report
of Proceedings.

The annual meeting Of tn,
Grimes County Musical Conven.
ton was held at Concord church.
Grimes county, last Saturday and
Sunday. a representative of The
Eagle was on hand, as well a.
quite a number from Bryan. and a
large contingent from Brazos
county.
The Grimes County Musical
Convention is an organization
whose birth dates away back in
the early days Of Grimes county.
It was organized about the year
1867, Mt old Red Top (now Martins
Prairie) by Capt. Moses Upchurch,
now deceased, who also organized
the first choirin the county. Capt.
Upehurch's son, Riley Upchurh, is
now the president of the conven.
ton.
Saturday and Sunday were
beautiful days, aud the attendance
was large. Everything passed oil
agreeably, there were lots of goods
singers present as well as pretty
girls and gallant young men.
Dansby Il Dansby of Bryan fur
nished free plenty of ice for the
occasion, so that there was lot of
good drinking water, Burt Nor
wood Of Bryan furnished badges
for the delegates, without charge,
and everything went oil in good
business like style.
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Buiialo,June 20.-The supreme lodge.
knights OF Honor resr .nded a resolution
chasing Christian Sc entists or faith
curists Is hazardous risks
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-06-21

Remember the Brazos County
Musical Convention meet the first
Saturday and Sunday in July at
Wixon church.
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Paris June 2O.-Lord Monson, broth.
er OF Sir Edmond Monson, the British
ambassador to France, is dead. aged 10
years.
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- M faiu'
Miss Lizzie Powell Nd Mis-.
Ada Peters, two delegates from
Cross, We're seated in the conven.
ton.
Music, led by Jessie Hicks of
Wixon, W. b. Bracewel, X. X.
Keith.
On motion. the president APP
pointed Prof. Horton, W B. Brace.
well, \. l.. Outflow, w. p. Hoge.
W. II. Darby, committee ON
books and periodicals.
Closing song led by Prof. Hor.
ton.
Dismissed by Rev. Carnes of
Pankey.
SUNDAY.
The convention was called to
order at . o'clock by the president,
who led two piece, Of music.
Prayer by Rev. Davis.
Music led by Al. Keith, Van
Forester.
The following were appointed
committee on resolutions: ". b.
Bracewell, J. a. Zuber, c. C.
Railey.
John d. Keith, j. A. Zuber, l..
NJ. Mallett, were appointed com.
mittee to prepare resolutions in
memory of the late l.. J. A. Hall
Of Bedias.
Music, led by El Dowcll, NJ. A.
Mcdonald, W. ". Thomas, Prof.
Horton.
J. c. Wilcox was added to the
committee on books.
Fifteen Minutes recess.
Music, led by T. W. Kart, W.
;. McClung Of Harvey, G. II.
Smith.
Double Quartette-E. h. Sted.
man a. J. Keith, L. l.. Keith, NJ.
II. Keith, G. II smith, c. b. Sted-
man, Miss Emma schumacher and
Miss Oracle Smith.
Trio-R. l.. Fain, n. l.. Outlaw,
c. c, Railey.
Short talk by Prof Horton.
J c. Wilcox, A. J. Keith, NJ. A.
Mcdonald Were appointed com
to select a place for next
Trio-R. L. F4in, C. C. Railey |
n. l.. Outlaw.
Prot. :. I. Moore NJ Snow, Leon
county deliyed splendid address
on music, giving history Of music. /
Music, led by c. C Railey.
The report of The committee on I
books aud periodical. was read
-ccomemding the the "Songland
Melodies "
After lengthy discussion of
he report the convention adjourn
ID for dinner, and enjoyed another
Inc spread.
The convention was again called
o order by the President, lead.
ng two songs.
After which J. c. Wilcox led.
The report of the committee on
looks was tabled by vote 10 to
).
John b. Keith Of Martins
'rairie was elected speaker for the
ext meeting.
The report Of the committee on
esolutions in memory of Mr.. Hall
'as read and adopted.
The secretary was instructed to
, compile some data relating to
he history of this organization, to
e read at the next meeting.
Music led by Il. l.. Keith, Pro-
's,ors Moore, q. II. Smith, W. p.
Ioge.
Music by Professors Moore.
The report Of the committee on
solutions was read and adopted
, follows:
BE it resolved that this conven.
on extend thanks to the people Of
oncord community for their '
ospitaIity and the royal way they
ltertained it during this session, a
I'd may Gods blessing rest on
lem for their kindness.
Committee.
HI.at,... 5,.... I.I l.. u ~ -
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SATURDAY.

Convention called 70 order at 10
O'Clock by Prof. A. J. Horton OF
Concord, who led in two songs.
Prayer by J. A. Zuber Of lola.
Prof. Horton was elected presi.
dent protein, and j. A. Zuber
secretary.
On call for credentials, the de-
lega,es elected were reported as
follows:
Pankey-Delegates, Van For.
roster, W. $. Tryon and Miss
lula lsbell, alternate, Ed Dowell.
lola-Delegates, Miss Lizzie
Grissett, Miss Lillian Rhodes.
Dodd Mize; a!iernates, Miss Ella
Grissett and Duncan McMilland.
Mount Pleasant-Delegates. r.
l.. Fain, Mrs. Harriet McDuilie.
Miss Matilda lsbell, alternates
Chas Maxwell and Miss Rosa
Nicely.
McCary-Delegates, Monroe Nal
lett, Albert Keith, Mrs. Do,lie.
Murry.
Martins Prairie Delegates. +. b.
.stedman, NJ. II. Keith. Miss Emma
Schumacher; alternates, G. II.
smith and II. E. Flynt
Bedias-Delegates, Misses Elma
Gurrant, Lena Huber, Susie
Stephenson.
Mesa--Delagates, Misses Pearl
McLain, Dollie Murrah and J. W !
Mallett.
Songs were led by n. L. Out.
law of Mecca, NJ. II. Keith of
Keith, L. B. Stedman Of Kieth, !
Prof Moore Of Snow, Leon county. |
On motion the organization was
postponed until the afternoon.
y. l.. Outlaw, A. J. Keith. Dodd
Mize were appointed a committee
IN program.
i. NJ. Mallett of Mesa. Ed
Dowell OF Madison county, G. X.
Wilcox of Lake Grove were
a committee to arrange
classes and balance parts.
Adjourned for dinner
Al 1890 a fine dinner was
pread.
At 1870 the convention reassem.
ned and was called to order by
resident Horton leading two
oug,.
Music led by G. II. Smith.
R. Upchurch of Pankey was
Iected president for the ensuing
'ear; Prof 4. J. Horton, vice {
l.. NJ. Mallett, secretary d
nd treasurer.
Songs were led by Prof l.. T.
ioore, Prof Horton and Van t
'orrester.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-16
Maine Spcrtsmen's Excursion.

The Maine Central has arranged for
special rates for the fifth annual cxcur-
sion of the Maine Sportsmens Fish and
Game Association to Kineo. Tickets will
be Gooi for parties going July and ~
ana the holders may remain over until
July Ii. Unusual preparations for the
event have been made ana there is every
reason to believe that the excursion will
be more enjoyable, if possible than any
which has yet been planned. The Maine
Central has made the following unusual
ly low rates:
Portland. $500; Brunswick, $500; Bath,
$500; Rockland. $500; Bowdonham. $5.n0:
well. $50; Augusta. $3.50; W!teryiile.
$3.50; Durham. $50; Belfast, $i.i5; Pitts
field, $50; Newport. 500: dexter. S-;",,
Bangor $2.W: Auburn, $500; Lewiston
Upper $500: Pennington, $500; Ellsworth,
$500: Bar Harbor, $500: Winthrop, sl5o;
Skowhegan, $3.50; Lewiston Lower. $5W;
Buck sport. $50: Dover x FoXcroft, VIA
Il. x A. I. r.. $l.5o: Sangerville, Mso;
Guilford, Sl.50; Abbot Village, Sl.5o; Mon
son Junction, $l11; blanchard. N2o'
Shirley. S1.lo; Old Town. Sl.15; stations
between old ToWn, Dover ana foNcfoi''
$.50.
Train to be taken is that leaving Port
land at II 90 A. NJ, Lewiston, 12.OS l.. NJ,
and passengers from the line OF the loMci
Kennebec, etc. can take train leaving
Rockland. 500 A. NJ. Bath, 1885, Bruins
wick. 1I.l2 A. NJ, Gardiner, l2.10. Halo
well. l219 Augusta. 12.2S. ana from Farm
ington 1T $50 \. NJ, connecting at Wa
terville with the fast express leaving
there at LBS =. NJ. arriving at Dover and
, Foxcroft at $40 p NJ, Greenville, 5.o3 l.
NJ. ana I<inco. 80 =. NJ The same con
nections may lie made from eastern points
bv taking train leaving Bangor at 1.iO +
| NJ. via Newport.
Passengers by trains leaving Portland
| at 1885 and 100 =. NJ. can reach Green
| VILE at SO 2. NJ. that evening. but mol
| kineo.
Steamers connect for Kineo after arriv'
| al of morning trains from Bangor oVei
| Hangor and Aroostook X. X.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-16
A SUDDEN DEATH.
N. r. winsIow Of Randolph. Drops Dead n
Augusta. Friday.

n. r. Winslow. about 20 years of age,
Well-known citizen of Randolph. died
very suddenly in this city. Friday fore
noon. He drove tO this city in the
morning, leaving his team on the East
side. After doing some errands on
Water street, and making Il call at the
kennebec Savings Bank, he started
across the bridge, presumably to get
his team and drive home.
When in front of Brown K Hopkins
gravestone works. he stopped sudden
ly. and stepping into the shop. sat down
upon block of granite. Almost at
once he fell forward upon the floor
City Marshal Breen happened to be
near, and medical aid was at once sum
moned. DIR. Harris soon reached the
place and found that death had been
instantaneous heart failure being the
cause. The body was at once taken in
charge by Trouant K Bates and pre-
pared for removal to Randolph.
Mr.. Winslow. though a resident of
Randolph Of late. was long a leading
citizen of Chelsea where he owned Il
large farm. He was prominent in
town affairs in Chelsea and for about
20 years was a member of the board Of
SeleCtmen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-16
A Communication.

Editors of the Kennebac Journal:
VIII YOU allow 4 small space in your
papers to one Of the many parents who
listened with interest. yesterday. 10
the closing exercises of the William lt.
Smith Grammar school. one could not
fail to notice the real zeal ana ability
with which the children performed
their parts in the charming opcretta
50 thOuGhtfully ana appropriately eX-
ecutcl under the direction Of Miss
Decring, our efficient teacher of music.
We We're proud of our children: we
We're proud of their instructors: we
We're proud of the accomplished and
faithful accompanist. who supported
the singers 50 effectrally in their
varied and difficult parts
Yet we feel that now is just the time
and the local paper perhaps the best
possible place to declare that delight
full as the entertainment was. it was
not needed to show what our children
are accomplishing in this direction.
Far more valuable to us are'th proofs
so manifest with every passing year
that the foundations of musical in
structiOn which are being laid in our
public schools are sure ard abiding.
That every child. whether from the
home of the rich or the poor, is taught
with the same patient. loving tact; and
that even though the voice be lackin :
the principles and important features
of a musical education are made inter
csting and attractive.
We believe and do not think we are
alone in the belief. that the time has
come to call a halt in the demands
made upon both teachers and pupils
at this most trying time of the year.
We are oldfashioned enough to believe
that those cities where the pupils
simply pass from the Grammar to the
| High schools with no public display
are most fortunate.
| But if the graduating exercises are
held to be necessary we believe that
they should be confined to the gradu-
ating class; and that the dear little tots
who are now obliged to sit through tho
| exercises of long weary afternoon
! should be allowed to remain in their
| homes: and the seats which they oc-
cupy be left for the Interested parents
| and friends who are often relegated tC
| the back corner of the gallery, where
| they can neither see or hear, ever
though the choicest member of the
| family may be among the graduates.
We make no professional criticisms
We believe our teachers to be unselfiSf
and devoted to what they consider thC
| hest interests of our children. But We
| believe there is wrong conception
| somewhere and wish a change might
| be made.
| ONE OF THE PARENTS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-16
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.
How F. W. PIaisted Helped Elect G. p. Piaisted
at Cumberland Republican Convention.

Everyone knows Col. +. w. Plaisted
of Augusta what a strong Democrat
he is, an ardent Bryan supporter. free
silver and all, and about everybody
wishes he was a good Republican. You
must forgive him. though. for he is do
ing good work for our side, as the fol-
lowing story will show.
1t seems that a gentleman who has
met Fred al some Masonic gathering
was very favorably impressed with a
speech made by the Augustan. He
was in Portland during the Cumberland
Republican convention. Thursday, and
learned that Plaisted was running for
county commissioner. Without stop
ping to hear whether it was George +.
Plaisted of Gorham. or Frederick w.
Pllisted Of Augusta. he pulled off his
coat and Went to work George L.
Plaisted won on the third ballot.
On the evening train. the admirer Of
our colonel and the colonel himself met.
The former rendered congratulations
on the latter's nomination and re-
marked:
when | found you was a candidate
! pulled off my coat and got into the
game and | won over half a dozen for
you, sure"
But that was another Plaisted."
said F. w. He is from Gorham and
I'm from Augusta"
Great Scott" was the astonshed
mans exclamation. Il thought 1 was
working for you
As was noted above Geo. 2. Plaisted
won on the third ballot and as the
vote was 81 to IS it cannot be denied
that the work of the Augustan's friend
had its effect
You see. therefore. that our Fred is
doing good work for the Republican
party and should be forgiven for his
past political errors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-16

Under the new system OF lhVestisat
ing fires much better results are op-
tanned than ever before. 1t was the
custom formerly for the munlclpal Of
ficars to assemble and make the lnVes-
tieation themselves and call large
number of witnesses. Under the pres
ent arrangements the chief of the de-
partment makes the investigation VIII
the result that the cause and other de,
tails are arrived at much quicker anc
with far less trouble than by the oic
method. In fact, at the present tlhlt
il is an unusual thing for the munici'
nal officers to come together to MAKE
Investigations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-16
STATE HOUSE.
The Advantage ola Town That
Is in Debt.
Few New Industries But Mere Wheels
Moving.
A Days Gossip Of the Departments at the
State Capitol.

The flag flying over the State House.
yesterday morning, prepared one for
the busy rush in the corridors and in
the executive department, and it need
ed no seer to learn that the Governor
and Council would be in session. There
We're large number of visitors at the
State House, the majority being called
by some business in connection with
the council session in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-16
What Shall Ne Have for Dessert

This question arises in the fanny ev-
ery day. Let US answer 1t today. Try
Jell-O. a delicious and healthful dessert.
Prepared in two minutes. No boiling! no
baking! simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors: Lemon, Orange.
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack
age at your ErOcers today. 10 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-16
I\TER\IISSION.
Intermezzo from "Cavallcril Rusticana
MaScag

Intermezzo from "Cavallcria Rusticana,
Mascagni
Ralph Woodard Smith.
sClass Historians.
Annie May Thyng. Bertha May Flynt.
PriSciila iIaag. Walter Allen Dunham.
rOliver Wendell Holmes,
Frances Beatrice CouEhlin.
Nathan Simmons Weston.
.Old Ironsides.'' Q. w. Holmes
tMilton Libby Farnham.
Mabel Annie Clough.
Gertrude Heath Kate Vannah
..The Boys" o. w. Holmes
Frank James Kimball.
"Our Dead Singer excerpt,
O. W. Holmes
Frank Martin Chase.
''To James Russell Lowell" excerpt,
o. w. Holmes
Faith Randall; ~ ,,,
"To j. G. NNran Whl5'iSr, Mathews D2vS a. W Holmes
II w. Howard Lewis Perkins. .'
. ''=' '''' Verdi
aunt Tabitha', O. w. Holmes
Florence Gaylord Lyman.
'r'he Chambered Nautilus.
Warren Dudley Trask.
.,The Deacon's Masterpiece"
0. w. Holmes
Ralph Messer Cunningham.
Awarding Of Diplomas, by Frederick w.
Plaisted of the Board Of Directors, !,
"Friends Good Night" from Martha,
Won Flotow
Glass.
.Class parts were delivered on class
Excused because Of sickness.
Following is the list Of graduates:
Byron Earle Bither.. Frank Martin
Chase, Mabel Annie Clough. Llewellyr
Arthur Coombs, Frances Beatrice Cough
lin. Ralph Messer Cunningham, Myror
Mathews Davis, Walter Allen Durham
Joseph Edward Dunn, Celia Mae Ellis
Milton Libby Farnham, Bertha May
Flynt. Priscilla Haag, Anna Estellt
IIarte. Frances Mabel Jenkins. Eva May
Jc,hnson. Frank James Kimball, Herbert
OIkes Little. Grace Pearl Lovejoy, Flor
encp GAYLORD Lyman, Sadie Elizabeth
McGraw. Alice Annie Norcross, Will
EVELYN Packard Paul Stinchtield Penney
Howard Lewis Perkins. Agnes Margare
PhilDrook. Faith Randall, James Stuart
Randall. Alive Vivian Raynes. RALPH
Wocdard Smith. Ottilie Evelyn Stamm
Warren Dudley Trask. Annie May Thyng
Nathan Simmons Weston.
The me mbers of the class were enter
tanned by James S. Randall, a member
of the class. last evening. a special
car was char. tered and the class and
teachers enjoyed a ride to Gardiner
Fifty boxes of c onfectionery added to
the general enjoy ment and the event
was one of the most enjoyable
experienced by the class. this season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-16

Merrill Bros supply of russet apples
look as fresh and nice as ever. Ihey
abound in all good things today, ne"
souash potatoes. Boston lettuce. bunch
haots baet greens. radishes, asparagus
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-16

1t is noticeable from the returns at
the assessors office that but few new
manufacturing buildings have been
constructed during the past year in the
towns. There have been some large
buildings erected For instance. the
paper plants at WinSlOW, Rumford
Falls ana MillinOcket. But for all
that a few buildings are being erected
and a great many more wheels are run
ming than We're in motion a year ago.
Along the kennebec this is especially
noticeable. In this section there are a
number of paper mills now running
that We're not running year ago.
And in addition to that. several of the
woulen mills have not only been started
up, but new machinery is added 50 that
there is no necessity for a person who
wants work, to remain idle.
1t is the same in other parts of the
State. In the smaller towns almost re
mote from civilization, many of the
novelty mills are being started up. In
addition, the ship building is being
taken up so that taken all in all, the
State is feeling a general air of pros
perity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-16

II am convinced that it is an advan-
tage for a town to be in debt, said Il
man who is in a position to observe
those matters closely, las it acts as 4
break on lavish expenditures" To
illustrate this point, James Plummer,
secretary to the State board of as
SCISSORS, said that a few years ago a
town in which he was then living,
found itself, at the March town
meeting. with surplus of several
thousand dollars on hand. A snow
storm had blockaded the roads but as
it was so late in the year, two days
sun would have removed all difficulty
With the recklessness of a small boy
when he has a penny in his pocket the
town voted to clear all the roads. The
next day every man in town had a
shovel in hand and when the work was
dnne the surplus of snow and money
did not bother the town. Il find" he
said, in looking over the returns of the
assessors, that the towns that have 4
debt on hand. guard the treasury with
the utmost diligence, and everything
is done to prevent the debt, While on
the other hand the towns that do not
have the debt, are more reckless and
the taxes go up, for more money is
spent, and that the town may not be
run in debt the rate is kept up. We all
know that a person who is in debt and
is trying to pay for a house over which
there is an incumberance. is more care
full of what he spends for trinkets and
non-essentials. Towns are made up of
individuals and each one watches the
town trp9Sl and finances with tha
utmost care.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-06-16
VILLAGE DISTRICT.
Graduation Of Glass of 1900 In Cit,
Hall, Yesterday.
Thiry.Four Members Graduate With Exercises
Of UnexceIIed Success.

The graduation of the class of 1900
of the Village district, was a complete
success. Yesterday afternoons exer-
| cises left nothing to be desired. but
every part was well chosen and skill
| fully executed. There was none of the
dragging monotony that too often at
| tends exercises of that nature, but
everything went off with snap and a
vim that gave the entire program the
| undivided interest of the audience.
Those taking part and those who di-
rected the preparatory training are to
| be congratulated on the success which
| rewarded their efforts. The hall was
well filled.
The exercises began at o'clock in
| City hall. with a march; PA members
of the lower grades marched into the
hall and took seats reserved in front
Prayer was offered by Rev. II. +.
Dunnack and then came the star event
of the program. 1t was an Operetta in
two acts entitled The Berry Pickers."
The young ladies and gentlemen en-
tered into the play like born actors
and actresses. All the parts were very
well taken, James Randall, Anna
Harte, Eva Johnson and Mary Gildea
doing especially well. The solos were
wonderfully well done and the chorus
rs rang through the nall with perfect
harmony. Many words of commenda-
tien We're heard concerning the work
of these amateur opera singers and
many We're surprised at their beauti-
ful work
The second part Of the program
consisted Of selections by individuals
ana music by the class. All the parts
without an exception We're finely exc
cuted and met with the applause Of
the audience. Ralph w. Smith gave
cornct solo that showed great ability
and the poetic selections We're given
with the proper feeling and infection.
The class choruses were under the di-
rrction Of Miss Estelle c. Deerng and
n ilect great credit upon her work in
our schools.
The diplomas were presented by Direc-
tor Frederick w. Piaisted with words
Of pleasure and congratulation and an
other step in life has been taken by
the members Of the class.
The last selection on the pro-
gram was the song: Friends,
Good Night" but although it
was the last on the program it did
not conclude the afternoon. a larga
gathering of the students from the
High school had collected in the rear
of the hall and after the final song the
battle cry of the Cony High school
rang through the hall and concluded
with a royal welcome to the new
fledged graduates Of the Village Dis
trict schools.
The program follows:
March. W. F. Chadwick
Mrs. Brickett
The Berry Pickers.' 'Oreretta in two
actS).
". H. Putnam. Z. H. Bailey