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Stray Mule.

A stray mule was found in Highland
plantation field by Dan Butler. and des-
cribed as follows: Dark mare mule. about
151& hands high, IL or IA years old. three
or Jour spots on each hip caused from
whip, small white spot in right hawk; has a
good running walk; was taken up May /.
Owner can get animal by paying cost.
Calling on CA. VOELKER.
May IL, FOL. Bunch,s Bend. Ia.
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NOTICE.

The Engine House is hereby desig-
mated as the voting place for the Town
election. to be be held on Monday,
Junes3, 1901.
w E. Damn.
w. c. McRae.
j. N. Turner,
Board Commissioners of Election
Providence. La. June l. 1901.
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InfOrmatiOnfOrthc
Public.
YAZOO & MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILROAD CO.

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOON
JANUARY 2sth, 1900.
SOUTH BOUND.
No. 23-Leave Memphis 900 a. M.
Arrive Vicksburg 700 p. m.
No. 5-Leave Memphis 1855 D. m.
Arrive Vieksburg 2:10 am.
No. 5-Leave Vicksburg 2:20 a. m.
Arrive New Orleans 9:1O a. IN.
No. 21-Leave Vicksburg 7:15 a. m.
Arrives New Orleans $50 p. m.
NORTH BOUND.
No 24-Leave Vlcksburg 7:15 a. m.
Arrive Memphis 5:35 p. m.
No. 6--Leave New Orleans 400 D. m.
Arrive Vicksburg 11:25 p. m.
No, 6-Leave Vicksburg 1880 p. m.
Arrive Memphis $50 a. m.
No, 22--Leave New Orleans 8 40 a. m.
Arrive Vicksburg 7:05 p. IN.
vICKSBURG AND GREENvILLE
ACCOMMODATION.
Leave Vicksburg APO D. M, arrive
at Greenville 500 p. m.
Leave GreenyiIle a. M; arrive at
Vicksburg 10000 a. m.
For further information apply to
A @. PEARCE,
@. P. & T. A.. Vicksburg. Miss
JNO A. SCOTT,
Div'n. Pass'r. Ag't. Memphis, Tenn.
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ST. JAMES A. M. e. CHURCH.
SUNDAY sEvIcEs.

Ga. m.-Sunday school.
IL a. m.-Preaching.
p. m.-Class Meeting.
p. m.-Preaching.
REV.. L. EBERT, P. C.
s. FULGUM, s. s. Supt.
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For Sale CT Exchange.

Homes for farmers. blacEsmiths, mer-
chants and others. Lots 66x150 feet for
$50. viii also trade for horses. mules.
cattle. corn or land. Miles of levee for cat
tie to pasture on, beautiful lake, store,
church and school near by. House and
land at reasonable prices. All on Alpha
plantation, eight miles from Lake Proyi-
dence. La, and three miles from the Missis-
sippi river Address,
DIR. r. W. SEAY,
No. 1885 Magazine street. New Orleans. La,
or G. r. EGELLY,
Lake.Providence. La.
Dsc. %. 1900.
Get our prices on job printing. We
do first class work.
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MHLLIKHN'S.

If you want nice Flannel Coat and Vest for the
summer call and see our line. We have the only
complete stock in town.
We also have nice line of Ready Made Suits
in greys and stripes.
sa9353ggg:gge
If you want to good comfortable, the best
shoe that is made wear a pair of Brown Shoe Co.'S
Shoes. Weguarantee every pair and we satisfied
they will give satisfaction. We wouldn't handle
them if they didn't. We have them to suit all-in
Misses, Ladies' and Children.
saaaDDgggggs
We are the sole agents for M. Born & Co., the
leading and largest Clothing House in the u S..
They are celebrated for making fine clothing
which fits well, wears well and please well, in
every particular We have 200 samples to select
from, and we will take your measure and guaran-
tee a fit. Drop in and have your measure taken.
sa9333g:gg;gge
See our fine Neckwear and Gents furnishings
MILLIkIN'S.
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On said day of sale, I will sell such por-
tions of said property as each debtor will
point out. and in case the debtor will not
point out sufficient property, win at once
and without further delay, sell the least
quantity of said property of any debtor
which any bidder will buy for the amount
of the taxes, interest and cost due by said
debtor; the sale will be made without APP
praisement for cash in legal tender money
of the United States, and the property sold
shall be redeemable at any time for the
space OF one year, by paying the price
given. with 20 per cent and costs and PEN
atty added.
j. W. DUNN,
Sheriff and Tax Collector East Carroll Par
fish.
sherlff's Office, Providence, La, June l.,
l901-6t.
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but with old or inner London, al en-
tirely false and unfair comparison.
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JPOWERS Pres A. F. NMTz Vice Pres T. G. BRIEFLY Secty.
Vicksbure & GreenviIIe Packet Co.

- steamers LAURIE 11biE and os Ruth nfSDs ANNE
Belle Bends Monday Thursday
Greenvle Tuesday and Friday
Vcksburg Wednesday Saturday
returning leaves eenvle Tuesday and Sunday evening
YANCEY BELL, Agent.
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Saturday, July 6, 1901,

and continuing on each succeeding day
until said sales are completed, all immoya-
BILE Property on which taxes are now due
to the State of Louisiana. the Parish of
East Carroll, and the Fifth District Levee
Board to enforce collection of taxes
assessed in the years 1898, 1899 and 1900, to-
gether with the interest thereon from the
3lst day of December, 1897, at the rate of
two per cent per month until paid and all
costs.
The names OF said delinquent taxpayers,
the amount due by each on the assessment
of said year, and the immovabe property
assessed to each to be offered for sale as
follows, to-wit:
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w. lehman,

The Cheapest Ice House in Town.
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Fifth District Levee Board.

Regular meetings second "Wednesday 8
ia January, April July. and October at
Della. La.
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FOR SALE.

B. P. R. eggs. $1oo per setting of
Is.
NJ. B. Turkey eggs, $2ooper setting
of ID.
One T. G. boar, 3 months old, SO. !.
GEO. S. OWEN,
Gossyppia Plantation.
Pitchers Point. La
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FIFTH WARD.

L. l.. WITKOWSKI. 80 acres; the
w of N w of Sec So, I % N r -,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25
A SHOCKING TRAGEDY.
A Man Becomes Unbalanced in Mind
and Kills Lady and Himself.

Mr.. Rufe Connor on yesterday
received news by telephone from
jacksonville alleging that yester-
day morning about Z o'clock at the
Simonton farm near Conner, Mad
ison county, eight miles east OF
Madisonville, Mr.. W. G. Simon
ton, one Of the best known and
most highly respected citizens of
Madison county, killed Mrs. Gran
than. a widow, and then shot him.
self in the back Of the head and
expired. The weapon used was a
A calibre revolver. Mrs. Gran.
than was shot through the heart.
Mr.. Simonton had been Of un.
balanced mind for several days,
and for two days had lain out in
the woods. Yesterday morning he
went home about 9 o'clock and told
his wife he was going away to stay
Upon leaving he went by the hone
of his son and secured three car
tridges with which he did the
shooting. A pistol was found by
his side.
Mr.. Simonton was one Of the
most prosperous farmers Of that
county, and no man in that section
has more substantial friends.
Mrs. Grsatham was a daughter
Of Capt. J. NJ. Love, deceased, of
Brazos county, and has many
friends who will deeply deplore
her tragic death. The tragedy has
cast a gloom over friends in the
two counties.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25
NOT DECREASING.
Repatriation Of Homeseekers Exceed One
Hundred aud Thirty Thousand.

Registration of Homeseekers Exceed One
Hundred and Thirty Thousand.
Fl Reno. o. T., July 2i.-Ten thou.
sand eight hundred and eighty-one were
registered here yesterday. making the
total number at this place le2.Sl5. law.
ton registered 1867. Total both places
i3l,l75.
Excursionists from the north and
east are beginning 10 arrive and the last
three days Of the resignation will be big
ones. Il is predicted that yesterdays
resignation Of more than 1900 will be
broken ON the last days.
Governor Jenkins has instructed the
newly appointed county officers in Kio.
wa and Comanche counties 20 have sew.
eral public wells sunk at once in the
public squares Of the new county seats.
There will be plenty OF water for the
crowds after the day Of opening.
A gang Of grafters and some citizens
had another free fight on the street.
but nothing serious resulted. Several
of the graftors were arrested and the
others left town.
Thomas Morgan, an old soldier from
Kansas City. Mo-, fell from second
story window here aud died from the
injuries received.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25
KURTEN NEWS.

Kurten, Texas. July Prev.
Foster filled his regular appoint
ment here Sunday.
V. b. Edge attended preaching
at Wixon last Tuesday night.
Mr.. Hugo Eudler has moved TO
BRYAN. He is now working in the
Metropolitan saloon.
Mr.. Paul w. Edge, a very able
musician, has organized a music
class on Cottonwood, which he
will spend the summer months in
structing.
Misses Ella aud Pearl Kurten
attended church at Wixon Sunday.
Mr.. John Foster has returned
from a visit 10 Bell county.
Messrs. Henry Shepard, Walter
Lawless and Frank Shelby have
left for a visit to the Indian terri
tory.
Mr.. Walter s. Edge has return
ed from Searcy, where he has
been teaching school.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25
NO CHANCE FOR FRAUD
Government Takes Every Precaution
in opening milan Lands.
CAN BE NO TRANSFER
Secretary Hitchcock Says Any Scheme
20 Dispose Of Numbers VIII he
a Violation Of Law and Of
the Oath Required.

Washington, July % - Secretary
Hitchcock said in reference TO the effort
20 prevent the opening OF Oklahoma
Indian lands 10 settlement by injunction
proceedings ut III Reno that the prepa-
rations Of the department. for opcnin-
will proceed as though no suit had been
begun.
Eve shall not let tho matter 90 by
default," said he. "but we approhend
no obstacle from thai proceeding. Any.
one can bring a suit" The secretary
took cognizance Of reports coming from
Oklahoma that the men who are regis
tering At II Reno aud Fort Sill are do.
ing 10 with the intention Of transferring
their rights 10 others. "The report,
he said "is 20 the effect that they can
and win dispose Of their number at
enormous profits. That Is absurd. be-.
cause II viii DO impossible under the
regulations for them 10 transfer THEN
rights. For Eny of them 20 attempt e
do so woald be- clear violation OF the
law. They took an oath not to do such q
thing and 20 use the rights for their eS
elusive benefit. There can DO no srec.
ulation in the numbcrs"
The secretary also said that report,
are coming 20 the depyment OF
schemes for disposingof numerous town.
sites. tho promoters ofsring chances to
the public.
"The only town Ates which have been
authorized" tto secretary said. 'are
those Of the three county seats Ne
others wiz be sanctioned and no one
knows whore others will DO. Hence all
excoPs those three are bogus and reports
Of their establishment should be de.
bounced as intended to deceive the pub
lie"
Referring 20 the suggestion that the
lands should be sold at auction and the
proceeds Of the sale tarned over 20 the
Indians. the secretary said:
"These lands are as much govern.
ment property rs are any part Of the
public domain. They have been pur-
chased from the Indians whose titles Is
no longer in them. Hence the plan is
no, feasible. Moreover. it would not
be wise II practicable. for IL the lands
were put mp nc auction they would fall
into the bands Of men with money and
the poor man would have no chance
whatever. Under the present plan all
have equal rights regardless Of condi.
tons Of wealth. and this fact Is made
evident by the number taking advau-
tage Of the opportunity for registering.
which will close at p, m. on Friday"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

London. July 2f.-"Cash" Sloan, the
American jockey who has been riding
in Russia. had an exciting experience
nt the Moscow races, where he narrow
ly escaped death at the hands of a iu'
rious mob. Sloan had been riding with
such continuous succrss that his mounts
were always favorisos. On the occasion
in question he rcie n horse which had
no chance Of winning. The uusophisii'
Gated crow,.. however. backed the
Americans mount as usual, and when
he was beaten their indignation boiled
over and "A raging mob Of males and fe-
mEics sayagely attacked the jockey,
,gho was rescued with diGiclty by mill
tGry contingent and detachment Of
police.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25
switch Tempered with.

Muncie. Ind. July IA west bound
special electric car on the Union Trac-
ton oompany's line dashed into a reg.
ular passenger car from indianapolis,
the switch having been tempered with.
The vestibules on both cars were smash
eG and MotoEnan William Ellarr Of
Muncie. had close call for his life
The special was filled with 1875 negroes
from Anderson who attended colored
social event in Muncie. Many persons
in both cars were injured. None are
renorteh Us SERIOUS.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

Austin. July 2l--By command Of the
governor, Adjuiant General Scurry has
ordered general courtmartial. Col.
W. d. Belts 81 the First infantry, rc-
tired, will be- judge advocate.
Theusual routine work was carried on
this morning The Bruce medal for
the best drilled soldier viii b. drilled
for Friday afternoon. Three men from
each company may enter the drill
Guards have been detailed 20 patrol
the city Of Austin and 10 arrest soldiers
who are disorderly One arrest was
made.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

Mena. July 2i-E T. McCough, pro-
prictor Of hotel and general merchan.
disc store az Wilton, about 90 miles
south Of here. was shot and killed by
Mr.. Leo Of the same place. The killing
is said % be- the result Of McCough ac-
cusing Lee Of stealing cow McCough
has prosecuted him IN the courts three
times on the charge. bat failed % con.
Wet him. Lee has not been arrested.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25
TROUBLE IN ARKANSAS.
Two FACTION. NJ J-ersis IN squsbb's
over Governor. orders.

Memphis. july et--A special 70 The
seimi.ar from Little Rock. Ark, says
Osceola. the county seat Of Mississippi
CT -. is uuder armed instruction ON
nc ,it OF Governor Davis having re-
VOL the commissions Of Sheriff sam
Bowen aud Circuit Clerk @. ;. Driver
and appointed J. A. Loyewell and J.W.
Rhodes respectively their successors.
Their commissions were forwarded by
Attorney @. T. Coleman Of Little Rock.
but Bowen and Driver has taken pos
session of courthouse supported by
determined followers and refuse TO va
cate Practically the entire town -
under arms. Rhodes and Loyeweh
have following Of probably 5000 men
aud trouble may occur any time.
Serious trouble has been ayerted since
last Saturday only by active efforts on
the part Of those who would preserve
peace. An appeal will be- made 70 Gov.
Davis 70 put the equity under martial
law.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

noes TT PAY TO BUY CHEAP

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right, but you want
something that will relieve and cure
the more severe and dangerous re-
sults Of throat and lung troubles.
What shall you do? Go toa warmer
more regular climate? Yes, Il posi-
BILE; II not possible for you, then IN
either case take the only remedy
that has been introduced ia All
civilized countries with success III
severe throat and lung troubles,
..Boschee's German Syrup" It not
only heals and stimulates the
tissues to destroy the germ disease
bur ailays Inflammation, causes easy
expectoration. gives a good night :
rest. and cures the patient. Try onT
hottie. Recommended many years
bv ali druggists in the world. Get
Greens Prize Almanac. For sale py
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

st. Joseph, No, July 2i-Augusl
Fuhrer, aged 81. was struck by an Gle.
vator and instantly killed at the Nelson
Morris & Co packing house in South
81. Joseph. lie was on the third floor,
and evidently had leaned over and was
looking down the shaft when the freight
elevator. descending. struck the back Of
his head. crushing the skull and break.
ing his neck. He fell back on the floor
and ia few minutes was dead
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

The expenses of student in :he
University Of Texas vary with the
individual. The State provides
free tuition. At University Hall
board, light, fuel, and lodging has
been furnished enc hundred and
Efy young men during the session
of l900.l90l az prices ranging from
81 to sl2.25 per month. Fourteen
students were given free board for
yaiting on their fellows during
NEAL. A number Of student clubs
PAID all boarding expenses for $40.
ger man and even less. The stu.
dent who is willing to deny himself
and who practices the most rigid
economy, may thus pay all his
legitimate college expenses for a.
Tesr On from $3.50 to 5000. The
average will probably run above
the larger sum. As yet it is not
possible for a young woman to at
tend the University So cheaply.
When the Legislature provides the
young women's home asked for, a
great reduction in expenses will be
rendered possible. Another year
II is hoped that such a building
Kill grace the Campus
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25
struck by Lightning.

Merkel, Tex. July - During a
thunder shower in Mulberry Canyon
lightn ng struck and killed a man by
the name Of Lay. IL also struck his
wife aud tore her shoe of. The man
was sitting in the door, bis wife was
standing little behind him aud little
boy was just outside the door, but tho
child was unhurt.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25
Law and order League.

Fort Sill, o. T., July PA law and
order league has been formed here 20
suppress the crooks who have invested
the country since the Kiowa- Comanoho
resignation began. The organization
has decided 10 rrint and distribute
handbills bearing tho following:
"Notico is hereby served on all conf
dence men, piokpockets, thieves and
crook who are caught plying their voca-
tions, that they will be hanged to tho
nearest tree"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

81. Petersburg. July pa hailstorm
in the district OF Schatzk. government
Of Tomboif, on Monday destroyed the
crops over largo area. Three men and
many cattle We're killed while an entire
flock Of sheep and two shepherds were
carried on by the food Some Of the
hailstones weighed three pounds
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

Denver. July Watson w. Moore,
formerly a leading member Of the Now
York bar, is dead here Of paralysis Of
the brain, aged 80 years. Mr.. Moore
achieved international fame while act
ing as consul at Constantinople during
the Russo. Turkish troubles.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

The steel combine forces led by
]. p. Morgan have adopted the
motto. no compromise. The Rocky
Mountain News represents Morgan
AZ Sampson breaking the pillars
Of peace and labor in the temple Of
prosperity.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25
noer. Capture a Train.

London. July 2l-The war office has
received the following dispatch from
General Kitchener, dated Pretoria, July
90:
"a train from Cape Town with ll3
men details and stores was held up.
captured and burned at Soheopers, eight
miles north Of Beaufort West on July
II. Our casualties were S killed aud 8
wounded"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

London, July 2i-Parliamontnry pa
pers just issued gives the number Of
persons in the concentration camps in
South Africa in June as follows: White.
6j,4l0; colored, 23,4s9. There were III
deaths among the whites in camps, in.
GLIDING 576 children. Deaths among
the colored persons numbered ..
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

San Antonio. July o. - Lightning
struck the Parker Washington Paving
oompany's mine al Uvalde, killing bud.
ley Brighton and three mules.
Il Is still raining here, almost a con-
inuous downpour since Monday after.
moon
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

Prof. ]. II. Connell's address as
president of the Farmers Congress
Il a splendid paper for those inter-
sisted in the development Of Texas
~ peTuse ihoughtfnlly.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

A receiver has been appointed
for the three million acre Capitol
syndicate cattle ranch in the Pan
handle on account Of a disagree
nent among the stockholders.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25
Several Passenger. Hurt.

Tiffin, Ia, July PA passenger train
ON the Rock Island railroad ran into
another which was going ON 10 a siding.
A sleeping car was knocked over on its
side and several passengers injured. bat
none seriously.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

Austin, July 2i-The police have
arrested John Washington. a negro,
charged with the theft OF $3.50 in dia.
monds from Dixie Darnell Tho dia-
monds were stolen n few days ago.
Washington confessed 10 stealing the
diamonds and the gems We're recovered.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

Doughty old Admiral schley is
aroused by the villainous methods
Of his traducers and is going to
make somebody smell birthstone
before the thing is through.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

franklin Bros. have not sold out
shey are still doing business at the
safae places, and fhoir cold storage
meats are in the lead and gaining
the trade. 200
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

Col. Bill sterrett is doing the
Farmers Congress as staff cores
pondent Of the Newses.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

A Chicago company has made a
Dig purchase Of land at Beaumont.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

To Cure Malaria In Four Days,
Take oulnoria. All druggists are au.
thorlxed 20 refund the money In any
case OF chllls. fever or malaria II falls
10 cure. Price soc per package. NJ.
II. James. the leading druggist, Bryan.
Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-25

To Cure Dyspepsia and Indigestion.
Sour stomach or Heartburn, take Rex
Dyspepsia Tablets. All druggists are
authorized 20 refund money II they
fail TO cure. Price 80 cents. NJ. II.
James. the leading druggist, Bryan.
Texas,