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A DANGEROUS MOVE.
Russell Sage Looks With Much Appre-
hension Upon Recent Railroad Deal.

Russell Sage, for many years a di-
rector of the Union Pacific and owner
now of large blocks of the stock. sees
a great menace in such colossal rail-
road deals as the recent purchase of
the Southern Pacific and it's allied lines
by the Union Pacific syndicate, headed
by Hartman, Morgan, Vanderbilt and
Jacob Schiff.
at is a gigantic combination" said
Sage, in which twelve or thirteen men
get absolute control of more than 25,-
900 miles of railroad, and form prac-
teal monopoly of all lines leading to
the Pacofc. Such combinations of con-
centrated capital are sure to arouse
the people, and the people once
aroused are more powerful than this
railroad combination or any other that
might be formed. 1 regard it as very
dangerous to have such great COM
binations. 1t is right and proper that
a capitalist who invests his money in
great enterprises should be assured of
reasonable and fair return; it's right
that railroads should have agreement
not to cut rates below a fair profit
making figure, but this should be done
in conventions, by meetings, by agree
ments, not in the sitting of competi-
ton.
"You will find that in the end this
deal will excite distrust. arouse re-
sentiment and incite retaliatory meas
ures by the people, State Legislatures
and eventually the national Congress.
Farmers will consider themselves in
jured by rates, States will inaugurate
legislation, and there will be deep hos
tility to combined capital. I still own
an interest in the Union Pacific, but
I disapprove of such vast combina-
tions.'
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09
CHRISTIANITY KILLED.
War Correspondent Says This Will b
Result of Picking Trouble.

George Lynch, an English war cor
respondent, having gone through the
disturbances in China, said of the afro
cities committed by the allied soldiers
from which the American, Japanese
and English troops were excepted:
"Any thoughtful person who has
been in Picking with the allies cannot
but speculate as to what effect this
visitation will have on the people of
China 1t is LUMINOSITY evident to my
mind that for generations to come, the
progress of Christianity in absolutely
killed. In China the faith was practi-
cally making no real progress, but the
little progress it has made among the
lower classes and the destitute coolies,
who form the bulk of the so-called con-
verts, is now utterly wiped out. 1t
will be generations before the recollec-
ton of this last crusade is erased from
the memory of the Chinese people"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

The Electrical Review thinks that the
time will come when grass-grown
streets will be sign of progress. When
all freight traffic has been banished to
underground railways and the automo-
bile has displaced the horse for surface
travel, nearly the entire street between
the pavements can be devoted to green
turf. Cities of the twentieth and fol-
lowing centuries may be free from dust
and the vile Odors arising from animal
traffic. The automobile moving ma
chine may be substituted for the sweep
ing machines, to the great improvement
of health and Increase of enjoyment of
citizens.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09
The Public Debt.

Washington.-The monthly state
ment of the public debt shows that at
the close of business, January 81, 1901,
the debt, less cash in the treasury,
amounted to $1,094, $685. 78, a decrease
for the month of $4,595,492. The debt
is recapitulated as follows:
Interest bearing debt, $1,O01, SOC, 260;
debt on which interest has ceased since
maturity, $2,O23 100; debt bearing no
interest, 1884 ,OS5, 400; total, $1,3S7 $685.
S51. This amount, however, does not
include $763 ,537 ,279 in certificates and
treasury notes outstanding, which are
offset by an equal amount of cash on
hand held for their redemption.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

The general illiteracy Of the Russian
country people has one curious result.
A writer in Scribner's who has travelled
widely in their country, notes that the
shopkeepers announce their wares by
pictures rather than by names. The
attention of customers is sought by
paintings of the articles on sale; as of
coats and trousers in the clothing
stores; bread. butter, cheese and sau-
sages in the line of provisions; knives,
forks and carpenters tools at the hard
ware dealers, and so on. Even In the
barracks, the sentry is taught the prop
er military motions by a series of pic
lures. 1t all seems like dealing with
children-as 1t is! '"There are millions
on millions who read no books or news
papers, and write and receive no let
ters."
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

Experiments which the Weather Blu
reau has recently concluded will soon
bear fruit in a new system of signaling
far out at sea intelligence of impending
storms. The signals will be powerful
lamps placed upon lofty steel towers.
The lights will be visible for twelve
miles in any direction, and the line of
one hundred and eight of them, which
1t is purposed to erect along the Allan
tic coast, will give a continuous series
Of warnings visible for nearly two
thousand five hundred miles.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

The performer of a perilous diving
feat at a circus in New York lost his
life the other day. A slight miscalcula-
ton of distance resulted in the crushing
of his skull. The large audience was
Mortified, and the manager of the show
was promptly arrested. This is the
usual program. So long as the per-
former misses breaking his head by
just a hairs breadth the audience is
delighted and the manager is compli-
mented. But when the tenth chance
comes everybody is righteously indig-
nant.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

1t is a great mistake for the people of
Europe to feel that they have an enemy
in this great peaceful republic. We
want not war, but peace, and peace
with all the world. We have no grudges
to pay off, no defeats to avenge, no lost
territory to recover and no acquired
territory to defend against imminent
attack. We have the friendliest feel
ings for all peoples and the peace of the
world will not be broken by us except
for grave and weighty cause.
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TEST for Christian Scientists.

New York.-The hearing on the Bell
bill to prevent Christian Scientists
from practicing their art will be re-
sumed next Wednesday, and promises
to be of great interest.
At hearing last Wednesday several
of the Christian Scientists asserted
that there was no danger in germs I'M
der the Christian Science treatment, 1t
was stated that the belief of the Scien-
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

1t has been said by one of the frater-
nifty that "the easiest sucker on earth
is the man who tries to live by his wits
or thinks that he is up in the sporting
game" Credence is inclined to go out
to this statement when it is noted how
many of the class referred to pay big
prices and make fool bets these days
in their zeal to see fake prize fights and
simulated knock-outs. They are not
half wise or ordinarily smart.
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it's construction is strongly urged by

it's construction is strongly urged by
the Los Angeles supervisors.
The board of school trustees of Ava
Ion. have received bids and plans for
the new schoolhouse from a number
of builders of Los Angeles and else
where. The building is to cost S., 1000
to be located at the head of Whitney
avenue, on tract of ground furnished
by the Banning company. There are
sixty-five children enrolled on the
school list. At the meeting of the
board, it will arrange for the build
ing with an eye to the future as well
as the present.
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fists in their immunity from germs
would be put to the test.
One of the members of the State
Medical society, it is reported, will
bring to the hearing next Friday a
vial of typhoid fever germs. He will
ask some of the Scientists to dem
onstrate their immunity by drinking
those germs.
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A Young Hero.

A 12-year-old boy lay dying in a New
York hospital as a result of a railroad
accident. He and some friends had
stolen a ride, and one of the others haC
pushed him off, with the result that he
fell under the wheels. His father asked
him who it was that had pushed him
ooh, what's the use of tellingF' sale
the little fellow. at was all done IL
fun. The boy who did it feels bat
enough. Why should make any NOR,
trouble for himY Half an hour Later
the lad was dead.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09
Military Element Dominates Russia

The car depends upon the support
of the dominant class, the military arts
tocracy, and it is to the will of the car
as modified by the will of this class
that we must look for an explanation
of Russian policy. The pride of this
class Is intense and demands the up
building of Russia, and that is best sub
served by peace. Should this need OF
peace for Russia cease, the powerful
military machine that is being organ
lied, along with railroads, canals and
potts, would be set in motion and tho
cars benevolent dream would lose its
charm for Russia.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

The microbe experts who have sue
ceeded in charging to the mosquito the
responsibility for disseminating mala-
ria germs, and have made the same &C
cusation in connection with the house
fly and typhoid fever, will have rem
dered a real service to mankind when
they have succeeded in telling US how
to get rid Of flies and mosquitoes.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

Time at last sets all things even. An
automobile tried to run over a street
car in New York City. The car is still
making regular time and junk dealer
is negotiating for the remnant of the
mobile
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

An Arkansas man asks for legal sep
aratiOn from his wife because she has
not spoken to him for more than year.
Why, you idiot can you not see that
you have been entertaining an angel
unawares. Go get thee to a gunnery
and turn one on yourself!
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

In thirty-two years the dominion Of
Canada has granted only 271 divorces,
but it still marries first cousins while
insisting that a man may not marry
his dead wife's sister
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

That $10-a-week bookkeeper in New
York embezzled $4,000 from the Wee
hawken Wharf Company indicates
how poorly paid is talent in that town.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

Anarchists who demand freedom of
speech that advocates the assassina-
ton of the President ask too much of
American institutions. They are not
intended to make crime free.
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Union Pacific,s Dividend.

The directors of the Union Pacific
Railroad Company met in New York
last week and declared their regular
semi-annual dividend of 2 per cent.
each on common and preferred stock.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

A woman wants a divorce because
her husband offered to sell her for 81
in cash. She will probably feel cheap
If she doesn't get it.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

The small man who sits back sheer
ing at the great gives the monkey in
the jungle no credit for making faces
at the distant lion.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

In the discussion of economic ques-
lions we are accustomed to speak Of
capital and labor as the two prime
ESSENTIALS in the conduct of enterprises
and forget one of the great factors
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

An Ohio man has been sent to jail for
kissing a girl. We have not learned the
name of the play in which she intends
to star.
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He that has no enemies needs a tonic.

The trust proves that it is only a
human institution by slipping up on
the banana.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

After all it depends who we are
talking to as to how much talking we
do ourselves.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09

Navigators in the air are doing their
best to keep up with the inventors of
submarine vessels
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-02-09
Friday February I.

The credentials of Senator-elect Sc
wall of New Jersey, were presented to
the senate, also a memorial from the
Porto Rican legislature praying for the
improvement of San Juan harbor. The
senate agreed to the house amend
ments to the resolution providing for
the count of the electoral vote. Mr..
Allison reported the District of Col
umbia bill. At 1 pm, the senate re-
sumed consideration of the shipping
bill. Strong opposition is developing
among Republican senators to the
shipping bill and to an extra session
of congress. Senator Clay tried to
link the Nicaragua canal measure with
the shipping bill.
House committee on invalid pensions
defeated the bill for a pension court
of appeals by vote of z to 6. The
house passed the senate bill appropri-
ating $4,000 for revenue cutter for
Boston harbor, also the bill to regu-
late the coming of Chinese persons
to this country. Also an omnibus bill
carrying 191 claims for stores and sup
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30
sho, Down BY a Negro.

indianapolis, Oct 20-Joel Combs,
an iron moulder, was shot aud instant
ly killed by an unknown negro at
Haughville, suburb OF the city. The
bullet penetrated the heart. Combs
while standing in front Of a saloon, was
attracted by "A negro's vicious attack ON
a boy, and intorfere1. The assailant
turned from his first victim and draw.
ing revolver. opened fire. on Combs.
Only one shot was fred. The negro,
accompanied by four other men, ran a.
Combs tumbiod 70 the ground and ea
caped
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30
COLLECTOR PUZZLED.
Does Not Know what 60 Do with Tw'
Chinese Boys.

Port Townsend. Wash. Oct. ga
now and novel question has arisen at
the customhouse over the admission Of
two minor sons of Chinese merchant
aud which will probably ba referred TO
the treasury department.
Eng Go, a Chiacse merchant at Walla
wal'n, wash, with his minor sons,
sailed from the orient on the steamer
Olympia. which arrived here Sunday.
Two days before the vessel arrived. Eng
Go died aud the two sons made applioa-
tion for admission as minor sons Of a
merchant The law says that minor
children of resident Chinese merchant
can be admitted under the exempt class.
bu. as the faihe- Of these children died
while returning, Collector HCustis y at
a loss as 70 the status Of tho deceased
father as 20 being a resident.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30

impediment and could not bo carried
along. He said likewise that he did
not think il would be wise TO dstach the
Vixen and the Merrimao from the feet
en- route 10 Santiago.
lie also defended his line Of forma.
tion ON the cruise from Cienfuegos a,
tho wisest possible one. Admiral Schley
said that no had asked to have colliers
sent TO Gonvais bay because be did
think they would be able to coal in the
open sea.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30

Ttxarkana. Tex, Oct. 29.-SewelPs
saw mill, situation about four miles
from here, was destroyed Monday by
the explosion OF a boiler Tho force Of
the explosion drove the boiler many feet
from its foundation. Engineer Martin
was instantly killed. Mr.. Sewell, the
owner Of the mill, anl Mr. Nolan Of
TeNarkann, werc seriously injured and
were brought here for treatment Sew
eral workmen were badly injured by
fvinr srliufcfs
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30

Sofia oct. .9.-Six young Bulgarians
have handed themselves % search for
Miss Stone. the American missionary,
and her companion, Nine. Tsilla and
with the consent Of the Bulgarian au.
thorities have left Samakoy for Meho-
min with tins object In view.
The absence Of news about Miss Stone
have led % "a revival Of the report that
she has already been killed and that the
brigands have dispersed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30

Hot Springs, Ark, Oct 20 Tho
grand jury returned a true bill against
Bessie T.. Ware for the murder Of her
divorced husband, John ID. Ware. IN
this city three months ago. Mrs. Ware
was under q s1l0l bond and was not
placed iu jail. the officers allowing her
20 remain under the same bond until
the case Is called Insanity will DO the
plea OF defense
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30

EEAN ADMIRAL ". NI..N N.lHa NltNa' -
AHMED.
search of coal was u.gun. The inten-
ton was 60 go into this retrograde
movement later In the day and also TO
consider In detail the Reconnaissance Of
Of May 3 coaling question, and the IA
nous loop Of the Brooklyn ON July 3.
Captain Lemly was hopeful Of COM
plotting his questioning today, but
admitted In the beginning the outlook
in that direction was not altogether
promising
In the course of questioning the judge
advocate asked Admiral Sohloy;
"Had Corvera's fleet appeared during
the nights You woroat Cienfuosf Neither
coming out or coming In fropeeaward.
what under your instructions " ou!a ;ho
fleet have dono:"
knocked them out. D." said the admir-
al This created stir in court.
"what were your instructionsG'
"To follow the flag Tho instructions
given at Hampton Roads
The only outburst yesterday in the
court occurred when Mr. Rayner. Ad.
miral Schlcy's counsel, objected 10 a
line Of inquiry Of the judge advocate
designed to criticise Admiral Schley's
alleged failure To- formulate plan Of
battle. with the declaration that as Nd
miral Sampson was ia command his
junior had no right to plan an order Of
battle.
Captain Lcmly's cross-examination
was very searching. Admiral Schley
however, appeared to DO unrufiled
throughout the examination. Frankly
admitting on several occasions that he
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30

Chicago, OCT. 20-Two persons lost
their lives. three injured and a score
overcome by smoke and fire in the Eagle
Flat building here early today. The
dead are:
Mrs. d. Ryan. 80 years old; suGocated.
Mrs. Anna King, daughter of Mrs.
Ryan, sufocated.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30

Kansas City. Oct. 29..-James II. Ar.
mold. Of this city. has filed suit in the
United States circuit court against John
McElroy and John Scharbauer, the resi-
dence Of both of whom is given as
Texas. for s325, 600 which he claims a.
his share for selling and advertising the
sock Of Beaumont oil company.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30
vsn.Inslan A.rhall pI.puls.

I Washington. Oct. 20. 90 Ex-senator
Hiscock of New York, after confer.
ence az the White House, predicts that
the United States will not interfere IN
the Venezuelan asphalt dispute.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30
MI.. Stone Communicated win.

Washington. Oct. 29.-The state de-
pariment has been advised BY its agents
In Coustantinople and Sofia tha, com
munica'i1n has been established with
Miss Stone. No details furnished.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30
Tho orIgInaI "poaIs,~ peaa.

Chicago, Oct 90 james McCarry,
the original ot r. Petr Duunc's "Doo.
ley" died here at an advanced age, Nc.
Carry was formerly q saloonkeeper aud
well known locally for his wit and
whimsical philosophy he brought 90
bear on passing events.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30

Hillsboro. Tex. Oct. 20 The engine
and boilers Tor the cotton mill have NJ.
rived. Work on tho formation for them
was begun at onco BY the time they
are la position % is estimated that the
other machinery for the mill will begin
10 arrive.
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eould ret remember little details afteS
the lapse of three years.
Closing his testimony for the day,
Admiral Schley said ho had anticipated
difficulties in coaliug at Santiago. and
while these difficulties had been en-
toantored they had also been overcome.
10 said lao had detached tho Eagle
from tta 1gadron because she 80
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30
I,rr..t crnl.sr r,.r nun,.

London, Oct 2o-Thc King Alfred,
the largest cruiser in tho world, was
successfully launched at Barrow in
Furnoss Monday, The King Alfred
cost el,Oil,55a She will have a speed
of yA knnfa
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30

Austin, Oct. 29.-The comptroller has
completed the compilation Of the ex'
penses Of the two extra sessions OF the
legislature The total expense Of both
extra sessions was Ssl ,s45.Os.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30

Bryan, Tex, oct 20 The li.months
old child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Biglocke OF
Tabor, fell In a tub and was drowned
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30

Berlin. Oct. 29-According TO the
statistics Of the International society
the sugar production of Europe for 1901
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30

Is estimated az OPS. 26i tons, which Is
an increase Of 2l2,Sil tons upon last
years output.
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STILL ON THE STAND
Judge Advocate Lemly Rigidly Cross
Examining Admiral Schley.
SCHLEY Is HIS EQUAL
The Admlral's Answers Are Brief and
Pointed aud 10 the Satisfaction Of
the Audience IRebuiial Wit.
nesses 10 Follow Schley.

Washington. Oct 20 Judge Advo-
cate Lemly lost no timo in beginning
intorrogations of Admiral Schloy after
the court Of inquiry convened At II
o'clock this morning When court al.
journod Monday he was still question.
ing the witness with reference 10 the
cruise from Cienfuegos 20 Santiago and
he resumed today whore he had left
of Monday, asking number Of ques.
tions relating 10 the weather on May 2j
and 90, dat, Il voyage H. also revert.
cd 20 the dctaching Of tho Eagle from
the flying squadron and brought the
witnesses 90 the consideration of sever.
al other minor details ofthat movement
before coming 20 the meeting with the
sooutboats 20 miles south OF santiago on
the evening u May %. when the retro
grade movement toward Key Wost IN
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30
FOR SALE.
Real Estate agent

Four room house and two lots Of
ground on west side OF town. Well
and stable on premises. Price $50,
terms easy.
Six room house and one lot 81
ground on west side of town. Price
$500.
Six room house and two lots Of
ground LOCATED four blocks from
Main Street. Brick cistern on pre-
misses. Price $3.50.
Two lots and old broom house In
southwest part Of town. Price $500.
Also other city property
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-10-30
JUST RECEIVED

new line Of Window Shade; prices run from
ios each up. Call and see them
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Also other city property