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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
Harpers Hope 10 PAY Dat.

Authors who have claims against
Harper & Bros on royalties were
assured last week that they will an
be paid. The business was cordnct.
ed at a profit last year. although not
enough was earned to pay interest
on debts. The assets Of the compan,
are placed at something like S.. OoO..
GOO. This lis not all negotiable.
however, because a great deal Of il
Is in the elusive value known a.
good will"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24

a
Tho Oats and leans of tlo city "
Bryan will play ball at the park this
afternoon. Receipt. donated 90 the
cemetery Improvement fund The
park was procured for This mmo
through Kindness OF Mr.. r. T.. Lee.
Mr. Frank Wagner. % years Of age,
died at DTS home near the Bazos
river "Wednesday The funeral SER
vices was conducted by Father koh-
ln OF 81. Joseph. church.
Mr.. Lula /. Darr and Suns, George
and Willie, aud daughter Miss Lela
Childs 81 Caldwell, are visiting Nj.
and Mrs. W J. Roberts
For sign work. painting aud deco
rating call ON Ted Birch at the Cen
trail Hotel. Satisfaction guaranteed,
p
Banners In black and white or coll
or- gay. Just the thing YOU want for
celebration day. Ted Birch, Central
Hotel. y
Mr.. and Mrs II. Kaczer have re-
turned from Germany aud the Paris
exposition.
Drummer's samples in all new
shapes Of felt hats ~ wholesale price,
at Mrs. &. VI ProctOrs 30
Mrs. II. c. Rhodes has returned
from Eureka Springs, Arb.
See Farley, the Baltinsre twiriei
city park this afternoon.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24

Havana, Aug 23.-All the persons &c.
cused Of completely In the Havana Gus.
toms house frauds have been acquitted.
The president o. the court, consisting Of
three judges, has inserted in the decis-
Ion a clause 10 the effect that he thinks
four II the accused are guilty, and these
may be taken before the supreme court.
The decision holds. with regard 10 in
accurate appraisement, that IL is impos.
sible to prove that the goods have been
wrongly appraised where they cannot b.
brought into court IL also asserts that
there Is no evidence that the accused
intended 20 defraud.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24

Logansport. Ind. Aug. 23.--Rather
than have his son go 10 the penitentiary,
William Pttman. an aged resident II
Bnrnettsville, near here, played the
part Of Daniel Witters." wealthy
cattle buyer. and signed his sons note
In brokers Office IN this city. The son
finally FEY and after a confession impli.
eating his father. was sent 10 the peni'
Tertiary. The aged parent then prom
ised 70 arrange matters by taking up the
forged paper. After breakfast he went
20 the barn and hung himself, his body
being found shortly after by grand
daughter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
II. st. q. Time GARD. Bryan
LOCAL NEWS.

james Leonard was in the city yes-
terday.
E.B. Lomax spent yesterday 100
Houston
Mis-. Cornuc james is visiting az
Xenchley.
&c. =. Henry was here from Naya-
sofa yesterday.
il. Morgan was here from Cald-
well yesterday.
WI. McMichael was here from
Edge yesterday.
Mrs q. II. Brogdon left for Beau
mont yesterday.
IN. Cook was here from Steep
Hollow yesterday.
Celebrated sobrosa Cigars at The
Exposition saloon. rs
W.T.. james has recovered after
several days illness.
DR.. J. y. Goodwin was here from
Wcllbon yesterday.
Drink NJ Vernon pure rye for sale
by the Exposition Saloon. 1t u
Mr.. and Mr., u. II Cole are visit
Ing relatives 90 Hill,boro.
Ivan and Miss Jennie Boyett re-
turned from Hcarne yesterday.
Genuine Imported old Tom Cat
Gin At the Epo,itiou Saloon. l53tf
Metropolitan cigars are the best.
Sold by the Exposition Saloon. dtf
House for rent, convincntly locat-
ed. Apply 10 Mrs. G. VI. Proctor. 20
Mr. Jacob Grice ~ Bruna, Harris
county, Is here visiting his son W.
Il. Grics.
Signs Of all kinds at prices 10 suit
the times. Ted Birch, Central
Hotel ~
Mn. H. Kernolc and daughter,
Miss "a Mamie, have returned
from favaSotn.
House for rent ON Sept. I, one
block from Main street. Apply IL
Mr.. T. =. Wootcn. d29
Attend the fats and cleans bail
game this afternoon ~ 1870. Entire
proceeds will be- donated to the Gene
terry fund.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
Savage Missouri Farmer.

Doniphan, No. Aug. e. Frank Wal.
lace, farmer living near Paynor. 10
miles southwest Of here. slashed his
wife's throat and arm and then cut his
own throat, Either or both may die.
Wallace was placed under arrest aud
has been brought here and lodged in jail,
where he appears rather wild. He begs
70 b. shot, claiming he fears his wife'-
sons by former husband will kill him.
His excuse for trying to kill himself and
wife is that he says his wife had threat
ened 10 kill him or have IL done. and he
feared she would carry ont her threat,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
Book for Big Cheeks.

Our large life insurance companies
with their millions upon millions Of
surplus, have educated their more
consequential employees, saws Tip in
the New York Press, to think only
in five, six or seven figures. In the
Office Of the New York Life, for in
stance, there is check book whose
stubs are not permitted to exhibit
anything under $4,000. Smaller
checks Gle drawn in other books.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
TO TIE PsNITENTIARY.
Humphreys Lyaehsrs Taken from Psiss-
fias 10 tAs Stale Fsi.sa Il R4sk.

Humphrey. Lyaehsr. Taken from P.iss-
tias 70 IAs Si-is rsi.sa - Ras.-
Palestine. Tex. Aug. 2s.-The eight
men convicted Of the lynching Of old
man Humphreys and his two sons were
taken 10 the state penitentiary At Rusk
Wednesday morning. They are Joe
wilkerson. Walter wilkerson. John
GaIldis. ~. b. Brooks. W. A. Johns.
Sam H-- Bob Stevens and FL Calm.
They VIZ In charge af Sheriff Cook
and Captain Mcdonald Of the state ran
gers. Quite crowd gathered at the
depot 10 see them leave.
John and Arthur Greenhaw and Polk
Weekes. the men who turned states
evidence, were liberated.
Joe wilkerson. one Of the convicted
Humphreys lynchers. made confession
In the presence Of the attorneys. The
confession was made in the courtroom
after the prisoners had ali been sen.
fenced, and was not given out to the
public.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
A "DaTy House" Performance.

The Annual minstrel entertain
ment was given in one OF New Yors
insane asylums the other night. and
the auditorium was crowded. Mos,
Of the performers were lunaiics
augmented by attendants. Their
performance was good. Among me
starr was Owen Geoghegan. ot New
York, who is an inmate. The scen.
cry was painted by inmates. and q
burlesque on the "Mikado," written
BY one OF the insane conyicts. wa,
the afterpiece.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
AeeIasnt TO anar. n.rksr.

Carbonate. Ills, Aug 23.-Word
reached this city Of serious accident %
Judge Oliver A. Harker, one Of the
judges Of the Third appellate court Of
Illinois and a resident Of this city, on a
steamer az one o. tie Wisconsin sum.
mer resorts. FroA the meager reports
received 1t appears that he became On.
tangled ia the machinery Of the vessel,
and received 4 broken ankle and frac.
ture Of the Nigh bone. close 20 the body.
Only recently Mrs. Harker came near
losing her life w,le attempting 10 pas,
In trout Of Northwestern limited train
IN Chicago suburb.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
CENTRAL.
seaIed:I,rops.aI. Z

Sealed bids will be received up to
saturday, August p, at p. m, for
.he whole privilege Of selling lee
'ream, soda water, lemonade and all
lee drinks, cigars and tobacco. pea
nuts, watemelons, fruits, nuts and
lunches aud sugar cane,
jn the barbecue grounds ON August -
W. T.. saunders, Chm'n.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
Mckinley Body Guard.

Chicaro, Aug. 22-President McKiD.
ley will have a body guard Of 200 police.
men under the command Of Captain
Gibbons aud the same number Of ma
tional guardsmen. detailed by General
Charles Fitzimmons AZ the reception
20 the nations chief executive and other
distinguished visitors 20 be given in
memorial hall by Grand Army Of the
Republic officials next Tuesday after.
noon.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
Private school.

Mrs. w V. Waldrop', private
school will open at her residence
Monday, september 3. Mrs. NJ.
Maggie will take charge until Mrs..
Wa!drop Is able 20 resume her duties
in the school room. The patronage
OF the public is respectfully oil cited
Oh
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24

Dallas, Aug. 23.-Miss Mary oberly
was burned 10 death here Wednesday.
She attempted 10 start fire with coal.
oil when the can exploded. She wa,
horribly burned and lived but few
hours
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
A Morrill, Stainn.

The next Vermont legislature will
probably appropriate money for q
statue Of Justin S. Morrill,, 70 b.
placed in the statuary hall Of tho
capitol At Washington.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24

Russelville. Ark. Aug. 2S.-will Dew.
export and Horace Tyson were badly
stabbed by two negro boys by the names
Of Oscar Davis aud Buck Mccoy. The
former were trying 20 chase the negroes
out Of town, and the blacks turned or
the white boys
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
Changed Their Destination.

Washington, Aug. 23.-The troops in.
tended for China are being ordered 70
the Philippines. The administration re.
CARDS enough troops arc IN China foi
present needs.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
Zig starch Company.

Chicago, Aug. o. Announcement Is
made Of the organization OF the Ma.
tional Starch company with u capital Of
tl3,OO0,oo0. w. +. Piel, Jr., Of Chicago
will ~ president.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24

There are 1000 chances 10 get a
prize for guessing at the census, In
the Eagles guessing contest, and
fifteen thousand dollars is the
highest prize. other prizes airs
$500, 5000, 5000, $500, 500, 500, etc
dw II
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24

Cleveland. Aug. 23.-Johu w. Ward.
well. widely known as q railway man.
ager and for a number Of years receiver
for the Cleveland, Canton and Southern
road, is dead, aged IS years.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
nIgr,., Gin in tn. World.

CorsicAna, Tex, Aug. a9.-rho big.
gest cotton gin in the world, located In
this city, having 30 70-saw stands, put
ON steam Wednesday morning. The GIN
has capacity sufficient TO gin all the
cotton raised In Navarro county.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
Legal Blanks.

The Eagle carries a full line Of the
following named legal blanks, and
sells them in small quantities at the
prices quoted. For larger quantities
call az Eagle Office for prices:
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24

Raleigh, Aug. 2S.-A monument &c
the late United States Senator Zebulor
b. Vance, was unveiled here w ednes.
day.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
For Decoration Work.

We have a large stock Of Plain
and Crepe tissue paper for decora-
ton purposes, all shades. Wilson.
Jenkins Drug Co. %
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
HOTEL ARRIVALS.


+ Aycoci, Evansville; w d Fran
els, Dallas; 5 W Jackson, ST Joseph
J n Goodwin, wellborn; II Booth,
W q Palmer. Houston; ALI DECK
man, Louisville; J J Morgan, Cald-
well Geo Dalshlmer, J G warsen, J
ID Morrison, ~ Louis; Hugh Burns,
Taylor; Jne NJ King, Waco; Julius
Harris, Cincinnati; A l. Eaton. Ohio
II & Sherrod, Houston; 4 ID Gull
breath, Dallas.
CENTRAL.
r l. Wright, 4 5 Walker, Austin
A II Peterson, lola; j Sutherland
Dallas; 7 II Arlington. Millican;
n Thompson, Waco; Bernard Blum
Brenham; w II McMichael, Edge
Chas Jackson, Clay; + b GIL
Allenfarm; l. A Cook, Keith; jolly
Jones, College.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-24
A. w. BUCHANAN
NJ, NAGIE
The EagIe /. authorIzed 70 announc
W. GIT.LIE MTTCHELL

as candidate for justice Of the
peace of precinct No. I, Brazos
county at the ensuing November
election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27

so cents; children, 25 cents. Boat
leaves Rock Island at S:45 a. N.
H. H. Riering has commenced a
damage suit at Davenport against
DIR. d. d. Palmer, on account of
whose alleged grossly false mis-
representations" plaintiff says he
was induced to come to Davenport to
learn the science of ''chiropractics. >"
Riering asks s.. 900 damages.
Another D., R / & n. w. switch
engine was derailed last night at Mo-
line. The accident was caused by
the spreading of the rails. The
trouble was due 20 the fact that a
road engine has been doing duty as
switch engine. while the one regu-
larly used is undergoing repairs.
Parties in search of desirable build
ing lots in one of the choice locations
of the city will find it to their inter-
est to read the want column on an
other page. The lots are in Mem
iry's addition. z. j. Burns, room II.
Mitchell & Lynde building, is agent
for them.
am not going out of business. My
goods are guaranteed for one year.
1 have the only bicycle bargains in
town $50 chainless (bevel gear),
$50. $50 chain racing models, $500.
$40 road models. s25. so. The above
are all 1899 goods and of the highest
grade. Call and see them. 1t is a
chance of lifetime, at SPencer's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
Fourth of July.

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad company will have on sale
round trip tickets to points on the
Burlington system within 200 miles,
at round trip rate of one and one
third of the standard first class fare;
minimum selling rate so cents.
Tickets good going date of sale, good
returning until 5th inclusive. Sell
inc dates July and 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
Beautiful Re.Idence sites.

The beautiful land lying between
Chippiannock cemetery and the viii
lage of Sears belonging to the Gen.
Rodman estate is now offered for sale
by J. NJ. BufoTd in tracts to suit pur-
chaser. For country residences this
location is not surpassed for beauty
or convenience in the county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
DEATH OF JESSE M. GRAY.
County Pioneer succumbs to IufrmitIes
of Age.

of Age.
Jesse NJ. Gray died last evening at
7:45 at the home of Edward Tindall,
south of Milan. Death was due to
extreme old age. Mr. Gray being
~ years old. He was a native OF
Maryland, having come to this coun-
ty 80 years ago. He resided in this
city until recently. He at one time
conducted feed store on Second ave-
nue. and had been city weigh master.
He is survived by his wife and six
children: Charles, of Chicago; Arthur,
of California; Miss Matte, of Chicago;
Mrs. Annie Johnston, of Carl juno
ton. Mo-; Mrs. Mary Buck, of Omaha.
and Mrs. Laura Johnston, of Field
Creek, Tex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
firm of &. Schillinger & Son has this
day dissolved by mutual consent, f.
F. SchilliDger retiring. The business
will be continued by c. Schillinger,
who will collect all accounts and pay
all bills. &. SCHILLINGER,
T.. +. SCHILLINGER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
Fourth of July Excursion Rates.

The D., 4. l. & n. w. names rate
of fare and one-third for round tri p to
points on it's line and to points on the
Z. IL n. w. railway within 200 miles
Jnly ) and 4. Good for return up to
and including July 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27

Men may differ on politics. religion
Banner Salve are agreed as to its
worth for cuts. burns. sores, piles
and skin diseases. It's the most
healing me ticine in the world. All
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
LINES WILL CONSOLIDATE.
Trefz and Spencer to Merge Express In
terests.

William Trefz and John Spencer,
who now practically control all the
express business in this city, have
formally decided to consolidate. They
will open an office in the bust
ness district and if their plans
do not fail they promise to
give Rock Island an up-to-date and
metropolitan express line, with men
in charge who are competent in every
particular. The company will be
ready for business July =.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
CbIcaro and Return,

The d. X. l. & n. w. railway
names fare of 81 90 to Chicago and
return June 25. 20 and %. Good for
return up and including July ,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
Licensed to Wed.
Cheap Insnrance.

against Bright's disease, diabetes or
other dangerous ailment by a 50-cent
bottle of Foley's Kidney Cure. Take
no other. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27

It's the little colds that grow it on
big colds; the big colds that end in
consumption and death. Watch the
little colds DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup. For sale by Marshall & Fisher,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
Chicago and Return.

81 go to Chicago and return via
c r. / & Z. on June 25, 90 and %,
good for return up to and includ-
ing July ?. Seven through trains
daily. Fastest time, best service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
The weather We May Have.

Probably thurderstcrms this after
noon and tonight; Thursday, generally
fair; cooler tonight
i'm. SHERIER, Observer
p. IN, u.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-16

cussIng new demands for higher wages
I'D shorter hours, and the closing OF
many works for lack OF orders Will have
much influence about that time Prices
are gradually chauging-anthrac!te No.
/. TO SD. and Pitrsburss Grey Forge, srI.50
and sales of bars are reported there at
$50. After the closing of furnaces and
works has more nearly adjusted present
Supp,y TO the demand. the fact that
many large operations are being held
back until prices have been readJuSted
will have it's proper influence
Reconstruction moves slowly in cotton
goods, though a few quotations are slight
" reduced. the uncertain shifting in the
market for raw cotton having some In
fiuence. and the pes, hating OF shipments
TO China on accoun, OF the interior strife.
As European manufacture IS likely 10 bs
affected IN the same way the present
conditions help those who look for iower
prices in the goods market No further
change appears this week in the wool
markets. although the stagnation with
irregular prices for goods beyond tina
most favored staple. still Indicate a downs
ward tendency
Silk and hemp have also gone lower.
and the recent fall in rubber helps new
business.
Wheat has been advanced nearly thrss
cents with accounts or injury 70. growing
grain. and exports from Atlantic ports,
flour included. have been in two weeks
OF Juns 5,937 fs7 bushels against 1885. sol
last year and corn exports e.GG0sts22 bushels
against 5.sf2.959 last year.
The active movements on the farm.
seem 10 discredst many accounts OF IN
jury. although receipts have been some
what smaller than last year.
Failures for the first week In June vera
in amount se.tis.Ho. Of which s1.oae.s7a
were In manufacturing and $50. 80 ID
trading concerns
Failures for the week have been iss
In the United States asains, 1856 last year,
and 81 In Canada against is last year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-16
NEW COUNTY CHAIRMAN.
Republicans and Populists to Make a
FIGHT

DURHAM n. c., June 15-special.-The
Durham Athletic Association has signed
a good baseball team and is prepared to
play any nine whatever.
Hon. H. A. Foushee, Democratic nomi-
nee for the State Senate, has resigned the
craftsmanship of the County Executive
Committee and has been succeeded by
Paul C. Graham.
The Republicans and Populists have
fused on a ticket for the county officers
with but small chance of success in the
election. ]. V. Rigsbee deputy Internal
Revenue Collector here, is their candidate
for sheriff.
General j. S. Carr has gone to New
York on business connected with his
large cotton mill interests and other con-
templated enterprises for Durham.
Advocates of the constitutional amend
taents are speaking all over the county.
The color-line is plainly drawn, and the
slogan of the speakers is that the white
men of North Carolina are determined to
rule at at any cost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-16
to secure pensions. The Board consisted
Of Cant NeMcnnh MGMuIIan. Mike Des-

to secure pensions. The Board consisted
of Capt Newcomb MCMILLAN. Mike Des-
mond, and Capt. Almond.
Not many pension applicants We're turned
down, yet, one who got some one TO testify
as to his being in the army came away
minus a pension. as one OF the Board re-
membered his desertion, and asked If he
did not desert during the war, which was
substantiated Yet, the applicant came
away very indignant as he said he would
not have had all of those people 10 ind
out he was a dodger not for the pension
The harvest is ripening fast, and the
harvesters will have TO be in their wheat
fields harvesting this week.
The cherry crop is also large in some
places, and ripe for gathering, whilst in
other places there are no cherries at all
Rev. W. A. s. Conrad Will begin his
protracted meetings early this year, as he
will conduct one at Temple Hill this week.
Next week he expects to protract the one
at1Sou.h River Church
Major Mason,:s back here looking after
his mining interests.