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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11
TsIa. s,na,rpos Epidemic.

Austin. Dec l0--The smallpox cpl
demic has spread 10 many counties IN
Texas, and all Of State Health officer
Blunt's time is occupied Ia looking after
quarantine measures TO prevent the
wholesale spread of the disease Most
of the counties of the state have been
visited by the scourge during the past
several months. and ia Travis county
many thousands Of dollars have been
expended Ia maintaining pest camps and
enforcing quarantine measures. The
disease Is confined principally to negroes
and since the cotton season opened they
have wandered from one locality 10 an
other spreading It wherever they 10.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11
The Census Reports and Cotton Receipts.

The Navasota Examiner is crow
ing over the census reports Of popu-
lati0n of Navasota, and says:
The census OF the Incorporated
cities and towns In Texas was given
out In Washington yesterday aud
allows NavasOta population of
1897; against 2t97 ten years ago. a
gain Of 1860. The same
table shows Bryan 10 have populn-
ton Of 1889, gain Of 6l0: BRENNAN
5a6s, gain of 100; llcarnc 2i.9. gained
jJI; Huntsville PISS, gain of g76"
In this connection the Eagle will
here append the Examiners state
ment of cotton receipt. mp 10 last
Friday, Dee. q clipped from the
same paper that contained the fore
going, with the remark that Brynu's
cotton receipts up TO Wednesday,
Dec. D, a. published in detail in the
Eagle, We're 1861 square bales, and
2l1j round bales. Here l. the EX-
amincr's report for Navasota:
The following bales Of cotton have
been received By the various ware
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11

= necessity % commerce. From
information obtained At various
points along the river he estimates
that At least one million dollars
will be saved annually in freight
rates alone by the opening Of the
BraEos TO navigation. This does
not include the industries which
will find ready market for their
products by placing them in posi-.
ton to compete for prices by rea.
son of reduced freight rates. I'm.
msnse timber districts ana the
sugar industries along the Brazns
will build up and add greatly T.
the commercial value Of the i'm
provement
Mr.. 0ppikofer says there ID
nothing in the way of making the
waterway nayigable and there are
two or three plans open for consid.
Grafton. II is simply a matter oil
what plan the government will
adopt and the efforts Of the peopl,
interested will be directed to Sc,
cure the greatest result at the leasl
cost and a plan that will be per
manent 1t is claimed that tn,
opening of the Brazos to naviga
ton the year round will redounC
to the benefit Of all Texas and tina
many thousand dollars will b,
saved annually in freight rate
from north Texas TO the gulf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11
Hattl. WIN bandit.

San Luis Potosi. Dec l0.-A large
party Of deyout Catholics left here re-
Gently to visit San Juan de Los Lagos.
They were travelling overland and had
almost reached their destination when
they were attacked by band OF brig
nnds and rubbed Of their yaluables and
the animals they were riding. Several Of
the travellers were armed and they Of
fered resistance 20 the robbers. In the
fight that followed. three OF the travel.
ors were killed aud several OF the rob.
beers are believed TO have been wounded.
The remainder Of the party have just
arrived at San Juan do Los Lagos IN
pitiable condition. and have reported the
affair to the authorities. A force Of ru.
rales have gone IN pursuit OF the ban.
dts
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11
THE eooz HAzING.
A Statement WIN Bs Made 10 Try sad
BriaE Absut as Isve.tig atioa.

a Statement WIN Bs Made 10 Try sad
BrisE Aboat as Iavs.tigstisa.
New York. Dec. 10 William II.
Booz. father Of Oscar L. Boo1. whose
death is attributed TO hAzing by fellow
students at West Point military Acad'
smy. Is preparing a statement which is
TO be- presented TO congress and the war
department. says u Bristol, Pa. dispatch
10 the World
Tho statement will be- turned over TO
Congressman Wagner and no will be
asked 10 bringabout the thorough inves.
tigntion Of the charge that young Booz
was cruelty treated In the document
will be- details Of hazing told by the dead
cadet. Extncts Of letters received from
him by his family and also names ut
tered by him Ia his delirium.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11
VANDERBILT ESTATE.
ons hy Appraised a. ss.sasy-r~s MI
itiaa rive uaadrsd Thsasssa-

itoo i've hundfeo fhs
New York. Dec io.-The personality
Of the Cornelius Vanderbilt estate has
been officially appraised at So. 10000.
The real estate left by she great imam
cier ha. been appraised at t1o.ooo,Ooo'
Therefore. 10 may now Be definitely
stated for the first time that the total
valuation Of the Cornelius vandsrblit
estate has been officially fixed at $780,
900.
Under the agreement Alfred will get
g.. 5OO. 40 more than Senator Depew
gave hun. and his entire fortune will
amount TO 81. O0O.O0 But out Of this
residuary estate Alfred has agreed TO
give Cornelius $1,000. 900. in order 70
prevent a lawsuit threatened because
the eldest brother was cut of with only
$500. The total amount coming 70
Cornelius inclusive of ths portion from
the residuAry estate. will reach ~
6OO. 900
The transfer tar on the Vanderbilt es.
tate Will reach t52O.OOO Already the
executors have paid Into the state th'
sum Of sSg7. 500. which was paid early
To get advantage OF reduction Of POI
cent
Comptroller Coler will get n snug sun
FROM the Vanderbilts. His fec vii
amount TO So. 900.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11
BRAZOS RIVER SURVEY.
Two Plans Proposed for Opening the
Waterway for Navigation.

United States Engineer Oppiko.
fer is preparing his report, which
will be sent to Washington By
wire in order to insure lis receipt
at the earliest possible moment by
the chief Of engineers, that the
project may be presented to con-
gress at this session. The Brazos
river survey was divided into two
parts with view of expediting the
work. Mr.. Oppikofer, with a flo
tilla twelve boats and sixteen men,
was placed in charge OF the work
from Old Washington to the mouth
of the river, a distance of 1884
miles. Engineer Campbell was
charged with the survey of the up
per river, extending from Waco to
Old Washington. II may be said
that the survey of the Brazos river
shows the Importance of the pro
posed improvement Of that stream
by opening the river for naviga-
ton from Waco TO its mouth and
that the reports Of Messrs. Oppi.
koler and Campbell are most fav-
orable to the project.
Mr.. Campbelrs expedition is
expected to complete its labors
early this month and his report
will also be wired to Washington.
He stated 10 a reporter yesterday
that he encountered no engineer
ing difficulties and that the inn
provement of the stream is only a
matter Of dollars and cents. Two
propositions are offered and esti.
mates made Of the cost of each
One scheme is to improve tn,
waterway by building spur dixie;
which will open the river for nayi.
cation from eight to ten months o.
the year. Under this plan a depth
Of about 46 feet Of water and a width
Of about 500 feet will be obtained
The cost for improvement of tn,
lower section of the riyer-2j3.
miles-under this plan will b,
about 100000. The Brazos il
blessed with tide water for abou
sixty miles inland from its mouth
The other plan suggested 70
making the Brazos navigable thu
year round would be by the con
struction of a system of locks an,
dams. This plan, while perma
nent and feasible, would be yer
costly and the estimates of COS
have not yet been computed. Al
the bridges will have TO be- rebuilt
/ under this plan.
The construction Of a system {
levees to be built back from th
shore line was also considered i
the survey and the cost for this
estimated at IS, 100000 .Howeve
the United States engineers do n,
know whether the war departmer
will consider this plan of proyi,
4 ing levees, as il has been the GU
tom to refer such projects as not
& line with federal improvement
But Mr.. OppiKofer says the Peep
along the river are clamoring for
remedy against recurrence Of Il
overhows which wrought sue
damage to adjacent country la
spring and the levee system, it
claimed by the engineers, wouI
afford this protection
Mr.. Oppikofer's time was We
taken up directing the work of Il
surveying party and compiling Il
records, but he found time 10 gat
err some valuable statistics in gu
port of the improvement, viii,
the people Of that section claim
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11
wouIdn,t Iie DIsarmed.

Paris. Tex, Dec. i0-ln a difficulty
at Detroit. Jim Fullbright, a negro, " :
sho, In the thigh Two other negroes
had quarrel One Of .hem returned
armed. Deputy Sheriff Pete Rumbley
aud Fulbright undertook to capture him.
While fleeing he turned aud fired at
them. Fulbrght overlook the negro and
while attempting % disarm him was
shot
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11

Constautinople. Dec. l0-The Sultan,
IL Is said. wishes TO make Turkey u
great naval power. and ho has taken the
first stop TO that end He has issued an
trade ordering that the fleet DO reorgan-
ized and commanding the minister OF
marines to report what measures are
necessary to place Turkey ON an equality
with the maritime nations of Europe.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11
Christmas Excursions.

Dee. 20. II and -, 1901, n. & r. G..
will sell round trip tickets to points
in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi,
Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, North
Carolina, South Carolina and New
Orleans. Tickets good 20 days.
Buy tickets via II. d r. c., Houston
and New Orleans and secure through
ears and quick time.
W. ). Wilson,
dec2n Arenl.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11
Who'll. r.mll, ia. smallpox.

Paris, Tex, Dec. TO- County Physi.
clan Thomas Moody. has returned from
CARROTS Bluff where he went 20 make
an investigation Of some suspected cases
of smallpox. lie found Mrs. Mary Tenn
pleton. widow and five children all in
bod aud pronounced tho disease small
pox. Il was contracted from relative
visiting them from Arkansas, who sup
posed his mAlady was chiekenpoK.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11

New York, Dec. i0.-Paddy Ryan.
one time champion Of the prize ring, Is
destitute. lie has lost his speech and is
suffering with Brights disease. His
friends have started u subscription for
his benefit. The list Is headed by John
L. Lulliyan. Sullivans fight that made
him champion was with Ryan. After
ward Ryan travelled with him as his
spaTring partner.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11
A Wonder Of Nature.

Go 10 the tent in front Of Wilcox
blacksmith shop today and see the
wonderful freak Of nature, the three
legged calf. Hundreds have seen Il
and say IL Is u wonder. Admission,
only ten cents. 3
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11
SPECIALRATE

For evening train Dee. 10th and
Dec. nth. Fare 81. Good Ia leave
Houston not later than 1910 p. m.
Dec. 18th, 1900.
For train passing 1855 p. m. and
g:il p. m. Dec. i2th, and 3 "a. m. Dee.
18th, fair ~. Good tO leave Houston
not later than lO:i0 p. IN. Dee. 18th.
W. ;. Wilson.
AGENT.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11

You can select your Christmas
presents now and avoid the rush
later and obtain the cream Of our
stock for future delivery. wilson
Jenkins Drug Co. do
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11

The city authorities began the
work Of fixing the mud holes In the
lane on the college road beyond the
Winter place yesterday This is an
improvement which has been much
needed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11

VI. II. James drug store isas usual
headquarters for holiday buyers. In
his large and well assorted stocl, you
will he sure 10 find what you are
looking for. dlg
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11

All ladies desiring to look through
John NJ, Caldwell's handsome stock
Of jewellery before tho holidays are
cordially Invited 10 call. No trouble
20 show goods. 9
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11
Csar's Condition.

Mvidia, Dec. 10. The czar's physi'
clans have issued the following bulletin:
"The cars sleep aud appetite Is very
good. Temperature aud pulse normal. ="
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11

Lima, Dec. lO.-Cases Of smallpox
have been found frequently in Lima,
and the public IL alarmed fearing the
spread Of the disease.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11

We have inst seen tho 1i."lay In
John NJ. Caldwrll's SHOW rns,s and
advise YOU to call You may brsrrc
you will be pleased. @
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11

The Rov. DR.. Bowers will preach
az the morning aud night service In
81, Andrews Episcopal church on
Sunday. II
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11

FURNITURE SALE-House and
kitchen furniture, for sale or To trade
for cattle. See DR.. j.. l.. Foun-
tain. dec0
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-11

For Sale-A good young COW with
calf is in good condition, $500, S.
NJ. Derden. 3
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u. & ]. c. Excursion.

Dee. 9, 10, II, f. and l3. H.&T.C.
will sell round trip tickets 10 Houston
fare $3.50. Good 10 return ON or be-
fore Dee. i6, 1900.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-28

A Jockeys Sensation When Riding.
IF you ride with your head down
that is to say, bent slightly. SO that the
wind does not beat right on to your
face you can breathe easily, but If you
hold your mouth wide open and let the
air beat right in your face then you
will have great difficulty in breathing,
and If the race Is q long one you will
become exhausted by the end Of the
ride" So said well known jockey
when questioned ON the subject of
what his sensations were when riding
in race.
"a mile race on a good horse is run
in about l minute and 40 seconds. A
mile in / minute and 40 seconds is at
the rate of 80 miles an hour, so, you
see, a race horse travels at train speed.
eff you want to know how it feels to
go through the air at race horse speed,
just hang your head out of railway
carriage window, turning your face to-
ward the way the train is travelling.
At the same time imagine that you are
sitting in saddle and have to hold on
10 your uOIS0 dHu SulOC ILL VII W VIC
tory if possible, keeping him from be-
ing run down or interfered with.
''It is no easy task to ride horse in a
race. The jockey must have all his
wits about him. He does not have
much time to think how he feels. When
riding in neck and neck race down
the home stretch. forget everything
except that must strain every nerve
to pass the other horses No thought is
then given to the plaudits from the
grand stand"
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Mrs. Browne gave cry of dismay.
Where shall we find anotherY' she ex-
claimed.
Anastasia drew herself up with dig
nifty. Leave that to me- she said.
''The state of affairs in that kitchen
was something awful Now, | have
had enough of uneducated emigrants.
| am going out in the kitchen to get
you two some coffee, and tomorrow,
Alexis, you will find new maid in
charge"
On the stroke of 10 Miss Anastasia
entered the office of the Educated Cook
Ladies' union. She was met by an
austere female, who put to her ques-
lions as to her age. whether she was
single or married, her brothers bust
ness, annual income, number OF chill
dren and number of animals in the
house, number of evenings and after
Moons on which company was enter
tanned, etc After these had been an
swered satisfactorily she was dismiss
ed and told that member of the or
ganization would call in the evening
at s.
Promptly on the stroke of the hour
the new maid appeared at the Brownies
apartment. She was small and wiry,
with businesslike look and deter
mined eye. After she had given her
name as Mary Flint and answered a
few questions Miss Anastasla asked,
with her customary politeness. whether
she was satisfied, to which Mary Flint
answered with dignity: Il belong to
the Cook Ladies' Protective union We
have investigated your character and
that of the house, and we find both
proper The hours of work, as you
have 20 doubt been Informed nj the
union, are from Z in the morning until
at night with from to 4 in the aft
ernoon for my sewing and other per-
sonal matters. and the time for my
meals deducted making it practically n
ten hour day"
Eyes. so have understood. The new
way housework to be put on the same
plane with other labor--is an excellent
idea ! believe in it myself COMMENT
ed Miss Anastasia NOW. you will
come tomorrow in time to prepare
break fast"
AT 4" the new servant corrected.
"Ahem At Z" repeated Miss Auas.
tasia
Next morning on the stroke of the
hour Mary Flint put in her appearance.
Her first act after Inspecting the kitch-
en- was to take from her pocket Il small
and neatly printed card. which she
tackled over the stove, after which She
commenced operations. 1t was . min
utes after when the Brownies came to
breakfast, and they found II all neatly
laid out for them stone cold Miss
Anastasia rang the bell for Mary, who.
after listening quietly to what she had
to say asked her TO step into the
Kitchen and read the card over the
stove. II proved to be schedule of
the Cook Ladies' union. and in plain
letters was written:
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$500 Breakfast put On table.

500 Breakfast put on table.
"S:45--Table cleared.
"9:00--Dishes washed and put away"
Miss Anastasia did not stop to read
any more, but rushed back to eat her
breakfast you know, it's the new
way" she explained eff we want
educated labor, we must be on time
for our meals" And little Mrs. Browne
agreed with her. Mr.. Browne said
nothing, but meekly ate his cold pota-
toes.
All through the morning Mary Flint
worked with degree of energy which
was wonderful to behold. after a
stolen look at the card Mrs. Browne
and Miss Anastasia seated themselves
at the lunch table promptly on the
stroke of half past II and were re-
warded by well cooked hot lunch.
"Shes treasure" declared Miss An
astasia, her mouth full of particular
~ appetizing concoction.
Principally at the kitchen was
clean and deserted Mary sat in her
room sewing. The doorbell rang once,
twice, three times. No answer. Mrs.
Browne ran out from her room.
MARY" she called, "some one at the
doory'
81 beg pardon" came the polite an
swer, "but you forget that from to 4
are my free hours"
There was nothing for Mrs. Browne
to do but open the door herself. AT
half past 8 the Van Twillers called,
and at = quarter to 4 Maisie Bender
dropped in for little chat.
sYou will have to hire another girl
to answer the doorbell in the after
noon" commented Miss Anastasia.
"But where shall we put her in the
f1at?' inquired Mrs. Browne anxiously,
''and I'm afraid Alexis can't afford to
keep two servants"
When Mr.. Browne came home, he
brought with him college friend to
whose society Anastasia was by no
means averse, so she few to put on
her most charming gown. Now, the
dinner hour ON the schedule was 6, and
little Mrs. Browne, foreseeing that
there would be some delay, was much
afraid lest the experiment of the cold
breakfast would be repeated, so she
sneaked into the kitchen and by ca.
jolery and bribing persuaded Mary to
delay the soup somewhat. Therefore
it was thanks to her that when the
family arrived at the table trifle late
Git lacked one minute to half past q
the first course was brought on steam
ing hot Everything was well cooked
and correctly served Miss Anastasia
was Mt her best and the friend was Sc
riously considering many things as he
gazed at her between mouthfuls. Aft
er the salad there was a pause. No
body noticed it at first because every
one was chattering and having a good
time. Suddenly Mrs. Browne exclaim
ed: Dear me! Why doesn't Mary
bring on the salad?"
Miss Anastasia rang. No answer
She excused herself and disappeared
She found the kitchen silent and de-
serted. 1t was spotlessly neat Every
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-28
ARE WE COMING no THlsY

pan and dish had been washed and PIT
away The stove shone like mirror.
The clock licked away cheerfully and
the hands pointed to s. Miss Anas.
tasia's checks grew pale as she gave q
hasty glance at the card back of the
stove. 1t reatl
''T:30 Wash dishes and cleam
kitchen
500 Retire"
servant. He is an Immigrant ana i'm,
educated. but be salaams to the ground
every time he meets Mrs. Browne on
Miss Anastasia. and he does not work
on schedule time MAUD ROBINSON.
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"Arrah, thin, yez'll be after gettin
another c-o-ookr'
The last word ended in a shrill howl,
followed by the crash of falling dishes.
Mr.. Browne looked across the table
at his wife, and she, in turn, fixed her
eyes on her plate. Out in the kitchen
Miss Anastasia was calling Bridget's
attention to the fact that the breakfast
was not only late, but positively uneat-
able. Miss Anastasia was capable
housekeeper. She had run things for
her brother previous to his marriage,
and now the young couple found her
absolutely indispensable. She came to
the door with rather set face.
1--WE dismissed Bridget" she an
nounced, with her customary calmness.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-28

Malfrrmations among goldfish are
produced by the chinese by agitating
the fertillzedieggs At a certain stage Of
tNesi deveiopmlwlt
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shakeanenrean Authority.

'Thls expression of yours, Miss De
Muir" said the teacher of the class in
rhetoric, who had been examining her
essay. ''is exceedingly faulty. You say
1T made the very air sick. How can
you think Of the atmosphere being
'sickY"
1T seems to me-" replied Miss De
Muir, 81 have read somewhere Of an i'll
wind Chicago Tribune.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-28
Ancient Cnst steel.

The manufacture Of cast steel in In
dia can be traced back for over 1000
years, while there are also examples Of
wrought iron work nearly as old. Near
Delhi, close to the Kutub, there is an
enormous wrought iron pillar which
weighs ten tons and is thought to be
over 1900 years old.-Chicago Chroni-
Nla
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-28

Robert Burns. the poet. divided the
scale Of good wifcshlp into ten parts:
Good nature. \; good sense ?; Wit, Il;
personal charms, 1 The remaining two
degrees covered fortune. education.
famiIy blood
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-28
Bnptiat nun,or.

Here is story from the Baptist con.
ference at Leicester 1t is about a
minister He found himself AZ chapel
enc morning without his sermon. My
dear brethren he exclaimed. Il can
only give YOU now what God will send
me. hut tonight viii come hack hotter
prepared Pail Mall Gazette.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-12-28
New Jerscy Copper NIine.

Copper IN paying quantities has beeu
discovered in the Watching mountains
two miles north Of Bound Brook, n. j.
The fact that copper vein had been
found was made known Saturday, after
which il developed that the mine has
been worked secretly by New York nltAl
for several months The principal Owner
If the newly discovered deposit is Colo
ael Josi,.h G, Reiff of New York sity,.