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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-22
Holt. Investigating.

Lorenzo Marques, Feb. 81. United
States Consul Hollis has sent a circular
letter TO the merchants here stating that
he was instructed 10 inquire into the
recent seizures Of merchandise from
New York lie requests information
as TO actual ownership Of goods, reasons
given for the seizure and other matters
pertinent 10 the subject, and says that
he Is prepared 10 receive sworn declarA.
tiona Of the parties interested.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-22
Tho League snees..fal.

Philadelphia, Feb a. Sixteen mag.
istrates were voted for In Tuesdays
election and the returns show a decided
victory for the candidates named by the
municipal league in opposition % the
regular Republican and Democratic
ticket While the Republicans elected
by reduced pluraliiies the 10 candidates
they were entitled to under the law.
only two of the six Democratic candi-
dates were successful, the municipal
league electing the other four
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-22
Capture Of Hriii.h Wagons.

Cradock. Cape Colony. Feb 20 De
tails have arrived here with respect 10
the capture Of the British convoy at
Riet river II appears that the wagons
were laagered near the drift, and that
the convoy was attacked by 1900 Beers
with four guns The Smelling oontin-
ued all day.
One hundred and eighty wagons were
captured containing provision and for.
age Half the drivers and leaders were
killed or are missing
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-22

Frost, Tex, Feb. ~. "A well known
farmer by the name of Helmick. resid-
ing about Eve miles from here. wa, shot
and probably fatally wounded
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-22
soeRs CONC HOME.
Preparing - s,sfssa rhsir Owe coaatry
Against Brisish Iav.sisa.

Preparing - s,sfssd Thsir Owe coantry
Against Brisi.h Iav..iea.
London. Feb 81. The Beers are leav-.
Ing all the positions held by them on
British territory and are concentrating
for the defense Of their own.
General Butler thinks they are about
to raise the siege at Ladysmlih and this
is the good news promised Tuesday.
General Clements reports that the
force confronting him has been greatly
diminished Twenty thousand men are
estimated 10 have gone from the Coles-
berg district alone. The Beers are also
Tetracing their steps from Znluland.
Thus they are relaxing their hold upon
all sides in order to assemble to oppose
Lord Roberts who is pressing on steadily
toward Bloemfontein- This il shown
In his telegram from Paardenbsrg. 50
or 60 miles away Doubtless he IL miles
behind the column that IL pursuing the
Beers and the next important event
may be the occupation Of Bloemfontein-
Nothing has been heard Of the chase
Of Cronie for two days Although the
last words Of the war Office. that there
was no news for publication. there Is a
strong disposition To believe that favor
able information has been received but
is being withheld until the operations
eliminate in something more conclu.
sive. There ia an equally strong dispo-
sition TO think that COME has gotten
away
Owing to the lack Of transports the
British are not likely 10 invade terrific
except where Lord Roberts Is operating
General Butler will have 10 stop at the
Drakensberg mountains Probably q
part Of his ~. 900 men will ultimately
join the legions Of Lord Roberts II the
Beers are retreating from him. then the
news on every side il favorable 10 the
British. Nevertheless troops continue
10 20 up
The war Office thinks that the call to
veterans to rejoin the colors with the
bounty will bring la.OOO men to the
home defense The urgency with which
home defense is pressed eHcites some
wonder.
With the casualties Just reported the
British losses IN killed. wounded and
captured now aggregate II TO-!
The times., 1900-12-28
The Industrial Commission.

The question of transportation Will be
the subject of investigation and discus
sion before the Industrial Commission
from January to 10. a list OF witnesses
is now in course of preparation. The tes-
timony will bear on the relations between
employer and employe, and between the
public and the railroad companies. Henry
c. Adams, statistician of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, is to testify On
taxation of transportation companies.
Frank Parson. of Boston. will speak On
monopolies- Of transportation. Representa-
tives of State railway commissions, long
shoremen's unions. and the lake seamen's $
union will also testify before the COM
mission The operators in the anthracite
coal regions will also be represented and
it is expected that they will testify Ie-
garding the recent strikes among the
miners
The times., 1900-12-28
CHILDREN RECEIVE PRESENTS.
Army Distributes Gar
ments md Candy TO the Needy

The Salvation Army headquarters on
Pennsylvania Avenue was packed last
night with the children of the poor CT the
city waiting to receive their Christmas
treat. The large hall was elabCrately
decorated with garlands and Christmas
trees The platform. was laden with toys
of every description. stockings. mittens.
and other us :ful articles. which were
contributed by kind hearted citizens and
merchants. Between 175 and 200 children
each received bag of popcorn. box of
candy. some toy, and pair of stockings
or mittens as long as the supply lassel.
The celebration was interspersed with
music. songs. and recitations.
William Duvall was the Santa Claus.
and directed the distribution of the pres
ents. The officers of the army would
thankfully receive clothing shoes. and
underwear. which they intend TO place
where the most good would be accom-
plished. The celebration was in charge of
Ensign. Coup, Captain Kelly, Captain
Cook, and Treasurer Reed.
On New Year Eve an allnight watch
service will be conducted at headquarters.
The times., 1900-12-28
FIFTY TONS OF CANDY
Have Been Sent to Our Soldiers in
the Philippine Islands by
the Government.

Fifty tons OF candy have been sent to
the soldiers in the Philippine Islands ly
the commissary department of the army
during the last three months, and large
amounts to the soldiers in Cuba and Porto
Rico.
This is done upon advice of the medical
officers of the army, because 1t is a physi-
illogical fact that moderate consumption
Of confectionery promotes health and sat
isles natural craving of the stomach.
Candy was never furnished to the United
States Army before, although 1t has been
commonly used as a ration by the French
and British troops in the tropics.
This explodes another old-fashioned
theory that sweets were injurious to the
digestive organs. while a moderate use
of sweets is actually beneficial.
Very few things are injurious, and the
food cranks. who advocate the use of a
few grains and vegetables and decry the
use of sweets and meats are in error. as
a wholesome variety of meat and Yege-
table food is absolutely necessary for the
maintenance of the highest condition Of
health.
The best ruia to follow is to eat what
the appetite Graves. and II there is any
discomfort or trouble in digesting meat
and sweets, the difficulty can be readily
overcome by the regular use after meals
of some safe digestive composed of pepsin
and diastase. which will assist the stom-
ach by increasing the flow of gastric juice
and furnish the natural peptone lacking
in weak stomachs.
The best preparation of this kind is
probably Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets,
which may be found at all drug stores
Years OF use have demonstrated the
value and effectiveness of Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets in all cases of impaired di-
gestion.
The times., 1900-12-28
CALLED ON THE PRESIDENT.
The New Ambassador to Italy at the
White House.

George Won L. Meyer. the recently ap-
pointed Ambassador to Italy, called at the
White House, yesterday. and had a con-
sultation with the President He was ac-
companied by Senator Lodge. Ambassa-
dor Meyer was also at the State Depart
ment and received some instructions re-
garding the duties of his new post.
Senator Depew saw the President yes
terday and presented the name of Gen.
a. D. McDougaI, OF Auburn. for the Office
of marshall for the northern district OF
New York, to succeed the late Maj. Theo-
dore L. Poole. of Syracuse II is under
stood that Senator Platt coneurs in the
recommendation and that it will be made
at an early date.
Several names have been presented TO
the President from which to select a man
for successor to Auditor Frank II. Morris.
1t is understood that as Mr.. Morris was
an Ohio man, that his successor will also
be chosen from that State. and a seIec-
tion will be made as soon as Senator Han
ma determines the man TO whom the APP
pointment shall go.
The times., 1900-12-28
WANTED IN THE PHILIPPINES
The Taft Commission Badly in Need
of sfenographers.


The Civil Service Commission will short
ly prepare special examination for
stenographers and typewriters for men
only for service in the Philippines. Since
the adoption of the, Civil Service rules
and regulations By the Taft Philippine
Commission a demand has been made by
the War Department on the Civil Service
Commission for typewriters and stenog
raphers. Out of thirty names certified for
appointment only four would accept when
informed that they we're wanted for SER
vice in the Philippines.
1t is because of The difficulty expe-
rienced in securing this class OF employees
for the Philippine Commission that spe-
cial examination is made necessary Those
who accept these appointments viii re-
ceive a salary of 81, 200 per annum and
will have all their expenses paid by the
Government from Washington to Manila
The appointee, however, must pay the ex
pense of the journey cut of his own
funds. the amount being returned to him
on his arrival in Manila on the presenta-
tion OF vouchers or receipts. He must
also go via San Francisco on a Govern
ment transport. The Civil Service Com
mission declares this to be splendid
opportunity LOT young man TO enter the
Government service. The salary of 81. 200
is more than that paid stenographers and
typewriters in the departments here when
they first enter the service. Just how
many stenographers and typewriters will
be needed in the Philippines cannot be
stated at this time. but /: is believed the
Taft Commission will require the SER
vices of a large number.
The fact, however, that those who pass
the examination and are certified for ap-
pointment must pay the expense of the
journey from Washington TO Manila out
of their own pockets will prevent many
from taking the position, although the
money will be refunded on their arrival
in the Philippines. The reason the ap-
pointee must furnish the cash is that If
the Government advanced the money some
of the stenographers and typewriters. as
soon as they reached San Francisco. might
suddenly change their minds and con-
clude to remain in the city of the Golden
Gate. The pay OF the appointee, 1t was
stated yesterday. begins from the moment
of his acceptance of the appointment, so
that by the time Of his arrival in Manila
he would have little over a months pay
due him. The Government does not fur
nish its employees who leave the service
while in the Philippines transportation
back to the States.
The times., 1900-12-28
FOR GALVESTON SUFFERERS.
The District Contributed S9,42O.4G to
the Storm Victims.

Dr. William Tindall. who has acted as
treasurer of the fund for the sufferers by
flood at Galveston, Tex, has submitted to
the Commissioners a report of the amounts
received and sent TO the Governor OF Texas
for the purpose named. the amounts of
drafts sent to Governor Sayers follow:
September u, s51, September H. 1854:
September IS. s.. 127; September 20,
s34150; September %. $1,000: September
"a, s7l1-72; September 2S. 81, 129 October
"a, s315.46; October 10. s3ss.25, to Gus
Amundsen. deputy chief of police. Calves
ton. Tex: October 10. check Richard Syl-
vester, 50: November u. draft TO Gov.
Joseph D. Sayers. $146.53; December 2e So.
Total Sg4.G 46
The times., 1900-12-28
DIED ON THE HOSPITAL SHIP.
Lieut.. Charles A. f. King Succumbs
to Brights Disease.

The Navy Department received cable
slow, of the hospital ship Solace, an
nouncing the death of Lieut.. Charles A
E King of the navy. while on board the
Solace bound from Cavite to Hongkong
IL is supposed that he was on his way as
be had been transferred from the AS attic
station on account OF i'll heal n. His
death was due to Bright disease.
Lieutenant King was a native of Mary
land. and entered the Naval Academy on
September II. 1876. He took the engi-
neering course. and was commissioned as
assistant engineer He was sent to the
Asiatic station last fall. and was then in
ill health. He had previously been on
sick leave.
The times., 1900-12-28
A Christmas Tree for P,niIs

Miss jamie Wood entertained the mem
bers OF her Sunday school class yesterday
afternoon at her residence, 325 Florida
Avenue northwest \ large Christmas
tree, tastefully decorated and well laden
with suitable gifts, was a pleasant fea-
ture of the occasion and the time was
largely spent in playing games and hav-
ing a generally enjoyable time. Those
present were : Josie Vann, Mildred Me
Rae, Fern Prince, Ruth Harrison, Mary
Clark and Imogen Graham.
The times., 1900-12-28
Parties in the Future.
ro the Edition OF The Times :

To the Editor OF The Ilmes:
In The Times of Monday Is published an excerpt
from the New Orleans Times Democrat from
which extract the following:
''The American people have given their voice
for the Republican policies, with their eyes
VIDE open. Let that suffice for the next fouI
years. In the light of history the vast questions
OF the time will then be re-examined."
Ii the American people were ever given to ex-
amining re-examining questions in the light
of history they have not done in this decade.
1t is what you call in the number 1.-THE
vocal power and eioquence OF money" rather than
the re-examination of questions in the ligh,
Of history which decides questions OF politics.
The men who organize parties, rather than those
who study public questions, will direct the
policies of the country in the near future.
II. NJ. BEADLE.
Hyattsyille, Md, Dec. 90.
The times., 1900-12-28
Art Department.

A lot of soiled and mussed Spatchtel
Bureau Scarfs and Pillow Shams,
which sold at s1.19 and sl49. c1C
will be closed out at .........V6
A lot of Swiss and Spachtel Pillow
Shams and Bureau Scarfs to
match, These are soiled. Friday 1Qc
Odds and Ends Of Pillow Tops. in
a great variety of subjects. will 1SC
be closed out today at.....-...so
Hand painted Satin Pin Cushions.
trimmed with rufies and ribbon. 10C
We're 49c. Now ........-.....sJ
Hand-painted Bisque Card Receivers
and Toothpick Holders, that sole nc
at 25c, for ....-.........-...
The times., 1900-12-28
PROF. T. A. WILLIAMS FUNERAL
Remains of the Scientist Sent to Ne
brnska for Interment.

Funeral services over the remains OF
Prof T. A. Williams. who died suddenly
OF heart disease on Sunday, were held yes
terday at his late residence in Magnolia
Avenue, Takoma To-. ne Rev. John
Van Ness ofilciated. The body was sen;
Immediately after the funeral to his for
mer home. Weeping Water. Neb.. where
it will be inferred. IL will be accom-
panied by Mrs. Williams and Prof. Will
liams' father. who arrived in Washington
from the West on Wednesday.
Prof Williams was an official in the
Department of Agriculture and was well
known in the scientific world.
The times., 1900-12-28
Lent. w. T. Slack Dend.

General Macarthur yesterday cabIed the
War Department an announcement of the
death of Lieut.. Walter T. Slack, Forty
seventh Regiment, United States Volunteer
Infantry, of dysentry in Manila on Christ
mas day. Lieutenant Slack was born at
Grayson. KY, on July 10. 1875. and enter
ed the service as second lieutenant of
Second Kentucky Volunteer Infantry. on
May 6, 1898 He had been in the Philip
nj
The times., 1900-12-28
Underwear.

Odds and ends of Children's Ribbed
Pants. left over from recent sell 1Sc
ing, will be closed out at-....... ~
CniIdren's Grey Merino Vests. Pants.
and Drawers, in all sizes. worth 10c
25c up to S2c-will go at..... ~
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Combination
Suits, In grey and white; regu- 1QC
lar price, SOC, for. 81
The times., 1900-12-28
Footwear.

IS pairs of Ladies' Colored Leather
Slippers. in opera and strap A0C
styles. that sold up to s1.50 for. IL
Ladies' Leather Boudoir Slip
pers. in all colors, broken sizes, nc
Ladies' Kidskin Shoes, with patent
leather vamps and good stout II 90
street soles-go for for.............t.I .IJ
Mems Embroidered House Slip AAC
pers will be closed out Friday at TT
Boys and Girls Leggins, in Jersey
and 3-strap styles. Friday d0C
Ladies' Fast Black Over 11IC
gaiters-pair .................i iI2
The times., 1900-12-28
Ribbons.

Remnants of Satin, Gros Grain. and
Taffeta Ribbons. in full assortment
of the most popular shades. Quail A. IC
tiles sold at Sc and f0c. for.
Remnants of Fancy Ribbons. 3 to
3 1-2 inches wide, comprising Plain
Taffetas, Satin Taffetas, Peau de Sole,
Striped and Fancy Taffe;a Rib &c
bons; sold up to Ice yard, for.....O
The times., 1900-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend's dance for
send was the most notable event of las
evening. 1t was not a debutante party,
as the young daughter of the house will
not be formally launched in society for at
least two years. but was in the nature Of
the yearly Yuletide celebration which her
parents have been accustomed to giving
her. 1t took upon itself especial impor-
tance, as it was the first social. affair
which had been given in their new marble
mansion in Massachusetts Avenue.
Tall palms lent an occasional green to
the effective hanginss of the spacious
rooms, yet the floral decorations were not
profuse, as the furnishings were too mag
niicent to admit of further decoration
The spacious halls were rich with red and
gold, but the ballroom seemed most beau
tifui. The walls are covered with gold
colored tapestry, and along th'i sides the
windows alternate with immen ;e mirrors,
all of which were hung with silken dra-
peries.
Supper was served on small tables in
the dining ROOM shower bouquets of
roses filling the centre of each table. Mrs.
Townsend assisted her young daughter in
receiving. Miss Matilde wore a soft
clinging dress OF white. Among the 125
guests the debutantes Of the season fig
ured as the elders, the others being from
the nom -debutante set. The debutantes in
attendance were Miss Heloise Sargent,
Miss Lydia Loring, Miss Hildegarde Nc
Kenna Miss Frances Newlands Miss Hell
en- Belle. and Miss Lille McCauley-
number of young men OF sufficient dignity
to be dancing partners for these society
buds were in attendance. but the majority
of guests were the school boys and girls
of Miss Matilde Townsend's set. The or
ohestra which played through the even
ing was hidden in an enclosure formed OF
palms.
The times., 1900-12-28
Denied by senator Proctor.

BOSTON. Dec. Ex-senator Proctor. OF
Vermont has personally denied the story
that he intends or has had any hand in the
attempt to purchase the Carrara marble
quarries in Italy.
The times., 1900-12-28
Soiled and Mussed Handkerchiefs,

Choice OF hundreds of Handkerchiefs,
including lace and embroidery trim
med ones. others with hand -eInbroId
cred initial. scalloped and plain white
hemstitched. These are qualities 1ZC
worth Sc and 10c each. For ......JS
Fine Sheer Swiss Handkerchiefs, in
a score of styles. lace trimmed, and
some few dozens are all pure linen.
All are odds and ends of fine grade
Handkerchiefs, that sold at IL 12c
and 15c. Choice offered today &C
of
The times., 1900-12-28

Mrs Thomas F. Walsh gill give a
luncheon today. in honor of her house
guest. Miss Townsend. of Denver. This
young lady, is here for the holidays, hav-
ing been attending school in New York.
The times., 1900-12-28

Mrs. Merriam has as n house guest
Miss Josephine Lippincott, of Philadel-
phia She is also expecting a visit from
her sister, Mrs James Cunningham
Bishop. January 5.
The times., 1900-12-28

Madame Wilde intends sailing for Eu-
rope early in March.
The times., 1900-12-28

Assistant Secretary Hill left last night
for Boston, where he will be one of the
speakers at the Boston Club.
The times., 1900-12-28

Prompt relief in sick headache, dizziness,
nausea constipation, pain in the side, guaranteed
to those using Carter's Little Liver Pills. One a
dose. Small price. Small dose. Small pill.
The times., 1900-12-28

Mrs. Hitchcock and the Misses Hitch
cock will return from st. Louis Saturday
evening.
The times., 1900-12-28

Mr.. Edward McCauley entertained at
stag dinner at his Rhode ISLAND Avenue
home last evening.
The times., 1900-12-28

Mrs. Enoch Totten was another hostess
of last night, her contribution to the fes-
tivites of the Yuletide being a dance in
honor of her debutante daughter al the
Washington Club. The parlors of the
club were prettily adorned with Christ
mas greens and the guests were the buds
of this season and last with their attend
ant cavaliers.
The times., 1900-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs Reginald De Koven Will
give a dinner January IS.
The times., 1900-12-28
SOCIAL and PERSONAL
A Yuletide Dance at the Residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend.

The Belgian Minister and Countess
Lichteryelde Entertain mt Dinner
Miss Camp and Mr. HuEli Married
at st. Paul's Episcopal Church
Miss Myra Davis Presented mt a Ten
The times., 1900-12-28
Soc Sterling Ware.

Heavy Sterling Silver Articles. in
cluding Shoe Buttoners. Cuticle Knives.
Blotters, Darners. Thimbles. etc. 1SC
Regular SOC kind and size for.. 81
The times., 1900-12-28

Mrs Hearst has invitations out for a
dinner for Saturday in honor Of her house
guests, Prof and Mrs. Wheeler, of Cali
fornia.
The times., 1900-12-28

Mrs. Grant does not intend keeping Of en-
house on New Year Day.
The times., 1900-12-28

of grey ottoman silk, black lace, and dia-
monds.
In the assisting party were Mrs. Joseph
F. Manning of Philadelphia, Mrs. S. T.
Manning of Baltimore, Mrs. David Hem
bricks, the Misses Marshall of Alexan-
dria, and Miss Mary E. Bower. Among
the guests were Mr.. and Mrs. John Wag-
gaman, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Waggaman,
Commodore and Mrs. DueH, General and
Mrs. Myers of New Orleans. Judge and
Mrs. Needham, Mr.. and Mrs. Ballinger,
DR.. and Mrs. C. Wythe Cook Mrs Shaffer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Easterday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Smallwood, Dr. and Mrs. Perry. Mr. and
Mrs. Graham, Miss Mary Speare, Mrs.
Otis Johnson, the Misses Irving. the Miss
es Sullivan, Miss Bliss, the Misses Need
ham, Miss Wheeler, and Miss Johnson
both of Texas; Miss Smoot. of Virginia;
Miss ShaTer. Miss Mary Lyman. Miss
Louise Joyce Miss French. Miss Ella
Trenhaven, Miss Duell, the Misses Edith
and Ethel Clark. Mr.. Arthur Clifton, Mr.
Evans. Mr.. George Welch. Messrs. David
and Charles Griffith. Mr.. Freeman Lyman,
Mr.. Rush, Mr. Speare, Mr.. Keller Mr..
Harry Blair Smith, Mr. Martin NJ. Lynch
of Texas, Mr.. Richard Cook Mr. Small
wood, Mr.. Edwin Tower and Mr.. Wallace.
u S. N; Messrs. Sackett and Holland
Duell, the Messrs Clark, Mr.. Blount
Mason and Mr.. French Carey of Balti-
more, Mr.. Harlan Moore of Kentucky,
and Mr.. Forbes Shaw of Baltimore.
The times., 1900-12-28

The Belgian Minister and Countess
Lichtervelde entertained at dinner last
evening. The guests were the German
Ambassador, Mrs. Harriette Lane Johns
ton, Miss Kennery, Representative Casson,
Assistant Secretary and Mrs. David j..
Hill, Miss Ward, and Count Montgelas.
The times., 1900-12-28
LADIES' NeckWear.

White Lawn Hemstitched Turnover
Collars. 1-2c each.
Silk Sailor Collars, "a a variety OF
colors: trimmed with black satin QrC
ribbon. Former price, 69c-for.. "
The times., 1900-12-28
Toilet Goods and Fancy Articles.

A lot of articles. including Fancy
Atomizers, Mirrors. Ink Wells. Pic
turo Frames, etc.-odds and ends &C
will be closed out for........iV
HaIf-pound bars of Pure CASTLE &C
Soap .........-...
Odds and ends of Leather Belts and
ChateIaine Bags, also Pearl Handle Pen
Holders. Pen Wipers, Boxes, OF 2C
Fancy Perfumes. etc-go for-......o
CelluIoid Work Boxes, with fittings
and fancy Ink Wells. in various unique
shape shapes. re representing Is. animals 39e
Celluloid Collar and Cuff Boxes. -4sc
Work Boxes and Inkstands- -. .1sc
Regular 25c Jeweled Hair Clasps.
Stick Pins, Hat Pins. etc.-for-.- .--1oc
Ladies Gold Rings 4oc