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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
STARVING TO DEATH.
The Conditions IN Z,pata County Are ss
Dspiorshle as Reported.

San Antonio. Aug 97-Conditions In
Zapata county are steadily growing
worse. no food has reached the famine
stricken people yof and deaths from
starvntNn are daily occurrences. Tho
people are in tho mos. pitiablo condi.
ton Horrors unhcard OF in Texas be.
fore stare them In the face. Women
and children struggle from house to
house walking miles in search Of food,
hut mono Is % be- had outside Of towns
aud the people there have given until
their supplies are exhausted
An argent appeal reached hero from
Carrie and food will be sent a. quickly
as possible. but il will be three dnys'be.
fore it can reach Zapata county. IL being
% miles from a railroad. Laredo being
the nearest point
Mayor Hicks and the Business Mems
club have appealed 20 the people and
there viii be- liborll response, but be.
tween now and tho time tho shipments
can reach there, It is feared there will
be awful results
The drouth continues without any
sign OF rain aud mnchmen who have
cattle there have abandoned all hope Of
saving a hoof. Gaunt men. women and
children and cattle starving for water
and food are the only inhabitants of the
county outside Of the towns.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
anLlcAN

Millican, August 26.-The pub
/ lie gin owned by Mr.. j. Il. Player,
was kept in a rush last week, as
the cotton is opening very fast and
the farmers are having il picked
while il is fair weather.
The ladies Of the cemetery assoc
citation gave another cream enter.
Jainment Thursday night from
which they realized the sum Of
$50. The ladies deserve great
credit for their untiring perseyer-
ance in such a worthy cause.
Misses Paulene Spann and Lena
Holiday returned from Wellborn
Wednesday.
Miss Nerna Sellers returned
from Houston last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lafebure were
called last week TO the bedside OF
their uncle, Mr.. John Mioklebor-
ough at Navasota.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Gamer oil
Bryan, are visiting their mother,
Mrs. Fannie Dunlap.
Miss Mary Lamden Of Waco, II
visiting her grand parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Poverty.
Miss Alice Dunlap returned
from kosse Saturday.
Miss Julia White got Off IN,
train here Saturday enroute 70 her
home in Grimes county.
Rev. McClung Of Macy preached
IN the Baptist church Saturday
night and Sunday.
Mr.. Dan Cornell came up from
Nayasota Sunday and spent IN,
day with friends.
Quite a crowd gathered at Peach
creek Sunday TO witness the bap-
Using Of Misses Lal Dunlap aud
Iona Harrington, Rev. McClung
officiating.
Rev. Skinner began a protracted
meeting in the Methodist church
sunday night,
Misses Elenor and Isabel Steele
and Misses Winter and Radford Of
Nayasota attended preaching here
Sunday night.
Miss Georgia White from near
Bryan is visiting Mrs. Liszie
Steele.
The drouth continues here and
no prospect Of it being broken soon.
Correspondent.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
Where do You Get OHp

II isa wise thing 10 know when to
get of train, but prudence would
suggest that YOU get otl when the
train Is standing still, ms you would
40 doubt ho worth more 90 your fam
iiy hy doing So.
Now let as help YOU 10 decide
where to get OFT. lf you are psopnr-
ing to take your summer vacation,
why not get of az Galveston. La
Porte. Seahrook or Port Iayaca.
orr trains all stop at Houstng aud
make close connections with g.. n.
q y. aud y. y. n. q NJ. railways for
points mentioned, aud with the san
Antonio and ArBu-Bs Pass Railway
for Rockport, Corpus Christi and
Arkansas Pass.
All the hotels 40 these points are
modern iu their appointments aud
YOU will find the surf bathing. boat
ing and fishing, just what YOU need
Ia the way of relaxation. Local
Agents of the Houston & Texas
Central Railroad will be glad 10
quote you rates, or you should write
10
s.F.B. Morse, =. r. NJ. Houston.
Texas. n
NJ. l.. Robbins, G. +. st. A. Hous-
ton.
a. q. Newsum. d. 2. a. Dallas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
A MONSTER PARADE.
Thirty thousand knights rcmr an. IA
Line Win Many Bands.

Louisville. Aug. 27.--A parade Of 30.
900 plumcd knights marching TO the
grand music Of three score bras.
bands. today marked tho formal
opening Of tie Twenty trienninl
conclaye Of the grand encampment OF
Knights Tomplars here. Railway OIL.
oials stated that nearly 10000 visitors
are in the city.
The day dawned bright and clear and
the Sir Knights were carly astir. They
found that Chief Of Police Hanger had
fulhlled his promise Of taking every pre.
caution TO keep the route OF tho march
clear. Heavy wires. clamped togy her
ON telephone poles were stretched Avg
the curbs over the entire course. fs o
n. m. the street cars ceased 20 run and
ordinary vehicles were ordered or the
streets reserved for the parade. The
sidewalks were a solid mass of sperta.
tors while every window along the
course and other vantage points was 90.
oupied TO the limit.
The official reviewing s.and was at
Third and Hill street. bpt there were a
number Of others nc various points. An
extra force Of police kept tho crowd in
order and maintained perfectly clear
path for the marchers.
The parade was magnificent spccia.
Gle Of life and color. Mile after mile Of
tossing plumes and Tutoring ponnons.
and band after band discoursing stirring
marches held the crowd Of spectators
jammed against tho wires till the last
knight left the ranks Communicates
from Illinois. Pennsylvania and Indiana
numbering about 1900 each occupied
entire divisions
a detachment Of mounted policemen
led the march. and Grand Marshal
feathers and his aides following imme.
diately behind Then came the grand
commandery Of Kentucky. acting as
n special escort 70 officers OF tho grand
who rode in carriages.
When Grand Master Reuben II. LLOYD
OF California stepped into a cnrriags
every knight within oyes.ght brough.
his sword 10 salute"
Texas marched IN the fifth division.
which was under command of +. NJ
Gilbough. past grand commander az
Texas; Louisiana was In the seventh and
Arkansas In the ninth division.
At the conclusion Of tho parade the
officers Of the grand encampment aud
were escorted 10 tine
Girls High school. whore ex.Congress.
man W. G. p. Breckenridge delivered
the address ~ welcome In behalf of q ,
people OF Kentucky. Following a brief
response by Grand Master Lloyd the en-.
'ampment met formally IN secret scs.
zion.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
NEW GATHMAN GUN.
Big Preparations Being Made TO Test u
at sandy Hook.

biE preparations being Wade Co Test "
at sandy Hook.
New York, Aug. 27-Big prepara-
lions are being made at tho Brooklyn
navy yard for tho test Of the new Gath.
man gun 10 take place az Sandy Hook
in September Immense targets costing
about Sl5. 900 each are being constructed.
They are made 20 represent a section u
the side Of tho hattloship Iowa. The
armer plate is backed by five inches Of
wood Then comes two sinch p'atos
and the iron work Of a ships side, with
braces and an angle iron and inner
slider. The depth Of the frame work is
six feet The supports are Of oak tim.
Dor 10 inches square. a plate 81 inches
thick viii cover the top % represent a
deck. II what the inventor OF the gun
hopes for is demonstrated. tho $50. 900
targets will Do demolished with two
shots.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
A BOLD HOLD UP.
A Gambler Rob. IA. "Banker," hut Il
Finally Hun Down.

A Gambler Robs the "Banker." but Il
Finally Run Down.
Nashville, Aug. 27-One Of the nervi-
est holdups in history Of this place was
consummated early this morning when
a gambler secured temporary possession
Of purse containing 1870 in gold and
greenbacks The banker" had depos.
tied the money in a book on table and
was in the act Of counting out tickets
when Tom Johnson picked up the boo.
and remarked that he needed IL in his
business The banker" ordered John.
son 10 put the money down and started
10 carry ont his injunctions when he
had revolver thrust m his face There
were five men in the room and Johnson
covered all of them while be backed out
Of the door. and he started down tho
stairs in Is dead run and made an effort
20 escape. There was an exciting chase
participated in by several negro p0rtqTs
about the place and was finally over.
hauled by policeman. The money
was recovered and johnson committed
90 Jail He gave as an excuse for his
escapade that the house owed him mon.
ey and that was the only chance he had
10 break even.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
To Patrons Of The Public School.

An examination will boz held at the
public school building next Thurs
day and Friday, beginning at :
o'clock. for the benefit Of new pupils
and for those who failed Of promo
ton last May. u is very important
that all for whom this examination
rs intended should be present on the
days named as there will be no time
after the school begins for such ex-
aminations. Pupils will please bring
paper ink, blotters and pencils.
Yours truly,
+. ;. Minter, Supt.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
FEARFUL ACCIDENT.
-Four Men Killed aud Three injured. one
Being Seriously Hurt.

Being Seriously Hurt.
Columbia, $. c., Aug. 27-In an nc.
cident near the bridge the Southern rail
way Is building across the Congaree
river near Columbia four men were
killed, three injared, one fatally aud
two seriously.
The accident was caused by the fall.
ing Of two steel GRINDERS about 20 feet
long, weighing 10 tons each. Tho two
girders were hoisted about midway OF
the river above the bridge The rains
OF the night previous had probably
caused the ropes holding them in place
20 slip. OF the IS people ON the bridge,
spectators aud workmeu who were
peuned there three were killed ia.
stantly, four more were knocked into
the river, two Of whom were rescued by
a government tug which came up from
the COngaree locks
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
LOW RATE

A feature Of the Episcopal church
convention TO be held at San Fran
cisco CAL, oct. 2nd, will be the
Sunset route Convention Special, ;"
leaving New Orleans Wednesday,
Sept. 2jth, arriving at Houston
same date, San Antonio Goth and
El Paso on September 9th. This
train will run through to Los An
geles, with stop.oyer at San Anto-
MO and FL Paso.
So completely have arrange
men:s been perfected to cater 10
the comfort of passengers on the
Convention Special that the
trip to California on this train
promises to leave ones memory
fragrant with pleasant recollec-
tons Of the superb service, and
manifold beauties Of the Golden
State
Choice Of routes returning via
Ogden and direct lines.
Rate from New Orleans $3.50,
Houston $500, Galveston Sl6.l5,
! and San Antonio $500. Dates Of
sale Sept. 18th to 9th, with limit
I Tor Nov. 10th. Write for descrip-'
tive literature 30
l.. J. Parks, G. p. & I. A.,
Houston, Tex.
/ :. +. +. Morse, +. 4. ",
Houston. Tex.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

Washington, Aug 27-The navy de-.
par.ment has written "a letter 20 Capt,
Forsyth asking FOR an explanation Of
the interview with him bearing upon
the approaching inquiry into Admiral
Schley's conduct in the Sprnish war, In
which he Is quoted ~ saying that the
navy department caused ALI the trouble
by placing junior officer over a senior
officer rs was done when Sampson was
pushed ahead OF Schley.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

sagnlra l. r., Aug 1-Demonstra.
tions against negroes came 60 sudden
end Monday with the arrival Of Deputy
United States MArshals Bud Trail aud
Captain White. They were met here
by United States Marshal Bennett and
Governor Porter, principal chief OF the
Creek Nation. DR. Bennett instructed
them % arrest an offenders and send
them 90 Muskogoo in chains. Further
trouble is believed over, as all negroo,
not owning homes have left town.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
DRIVING OUT NEGROES.
Mob nj stroud Compel. All to Leave and
Burn Their Houses.

Stroud, o. T.. Aug 27.-The desire
20 run all negroes from Territory towns
started al sapulpa has spread 20 Stroud
and mob has driven all the blncks
from town In addition they tore down
the houses Of two negroes. and burned
the buildings and contents Tho trouble
started when a negro attempted CO. stab
a white man. The officers have not in.
terfered SO FAR.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

Rev. Jewell Howard returned
yesterday from Cameron and Rock.
dale. He announces prayer meeting
tonight and services as usual Sunday
Mt the Christian church.
Daily lunch from . TO 6 o'clock AT
the great cooking contest at j. 4,
Myers store every day this week,
ladies cordially invited 30
Smoke "Silver Crown" and Little
Havana" cigar. They are still the
best. l-l-O2
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

baltimore, Aug. When Cardinal
Gibbons reached here from a tour Of
Earope Monday bee was greeted by nt
least 10000 persons, headed by Acting
Mayor Henry Williams, ard Charles j..
Bouaparte. Both made addresses 20
which tho cardinal responded lie re-
viewed the procession from the steps Of
the Catholic club. opposite his residence.
aztec which he addressed a congregation
that filed the cathedral to the doors.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

Fort Worth, Aug. 27-ImprovemeAts
Of she terminals Of the Cotton Belt was
not tho only matter brought before
President Britton and his party here. Il
developed that the company is seriously
considering the removal ofheadquarters
here from Tyler. a meeting of the
Cotton Belt officials and the board Of
trade was held to consider the matter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
Galveston. Houston Excursion.

For special train passing Bryan
Sept. J., G:22 a. m. H. & r. G. will
soil round trip Galveston, fare $500;
Houston, fare ti.75. Good 10 leave
Galveston $500 p. m, Sept. I. or : a.
m, Sept 2. Good 10 leave Houston
up 90 and including 1000 n. m. train
Sept. 2nd. W. $. Wilson, Agt.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
NEWS IN enlEE.

Argentine will take an active part in
the fan-Amorican congress 90 be held
in the City o. Mexico.
George Young was run over and in-
Itantly Fillod by train at Milan. Mo-
John { asiok "A young farmer who lives
near Butler, No. committed suicide uy
shooting himself No cause Is known.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
wEDNEsDAY. AuGusT 2s. I00I

To date eight cars OF as good
corn as was ever shipped into Nav
asota has been exported. Seven by
the Central and one by the Santa
Fe. Several old citizens who have
made a profession Of farming in
this section for years say they
never saw corn shipped from here
before.-Navasota Examiner.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
Music Class.

Miss Anna bergman will begin
with her class in music when school
opens, occupying the same rooms no
the graded school as heretofore.
Teaches piano, mandolin, guitar and
voice culture. Thanking her patrons
for past patronage, Miss Bergman
hopes 10 retain the same IN future,
upon the merit Of the work done, and
60 get whatever new students she
will be able 20 teach. 22itf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

Nashville. Aug. %. Tho turnpike
raiders have broken loose IN the vicinity
Of Goodlotsvills aud attempts were
made early Monday morning 70 wreck
two bridges on the Diokerson pike.
Dynamite was used and the abuttment.
Of both bridges were disturbed and two
gate houses burned.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

81. Louis. Aug. 27.-Directors ~ the
Kansas City. Memphis and Birmingham
railroad, "A part Of the 81. Louis and
San Francisco system. have elected the
following officers: b. Y. Yoakum, prosi.
dent; b. l.. Winchell, vice president and
general manager; p. II. Hamilton. SEQ.
Rotary and treasurer; L. +. Parker, gen.
eral counsel.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

New York. Aug 21.--It j. reported in
marine circles that the Southern Pacific
has ordered OIL burners for one OF it,
largest steamers, iu order Co make
thorough test OF Texas oil with view
Of adopting Il as fuel on all vessels Of
the company II 10 proves satisfactory
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

Dallas. Aug. 21-The city council
has Ht lasf taken up the sale Of cocaine,
morphine, opium and other deadly pois.
ons and has passed an ordinance 90 its
first reading providing these drugs must
be obtained only on prescription from
licensed physicians
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28
Private School.

My private school VIII open FOR the
fall term Monday, September2. The
patronage Of the public is respect
fully solicited.
y Mrs. 5. NJ. Waldrop.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

To Cure Dyspepsia and Indigestion.
Sour Stomach or Heartburn, take Rex
Dyspepsia Tablets. All druggists are
authorized 10 refund money II they
fail TO cure. Price 80 cents. NJ. II.
James. the leading druggist. Bryan,
ToXaH
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

To Cure chIIls or Malaria In 4 Days,
Take ouInorla. All druggists are au.
horized TO refund the money in any
case OF chllls, fever or malaria Il fails
20 cure. Price 50c per package. NJ.
H. James, the leading druggist. Bryan.
Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

Buy Diamonds, Watches. Jewely,
otc., Of Goodman Il Miller. W.T.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-28

The drou,h continues here and
no prospect Of il being broken soon.
Correspondent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-26
1sUo Members 27th. Ga.
Rescue Federal Captain.


1t was in the battle of Charlottesville,
on the LIST of May, l think, that n. A.
Thomas and myself, of company l, Twen-
ty-seventh Georgia regiment, Colquitt $
brigade, Hoke's division. took Yankee
Captain whose name was E. d. Graham.
We raked no all the leaves and trash we
could find and put the yankee captain
in them. He told us IL he got well and If
we ever fell in his hands that he would
treat us like brothers. The woods were on
fire at the time. The trees burned like
lightwood, and l saw many man burn
brown, but we kept the captain from be-
ing burned up, and If he is living l would
like to hear from him, to see him and talk
to him. He was fine man.
1t was on the same day that our boys
took a battery with forty cannons.
was in, the battle of the Wilderness,
the battle of Fredericksburg and Lne bat
tie of Bull Run; also in the battle of Cold
Harbor, besides a good many that were
not named. / was wounded I'm the battle
of Seven Pines. 1 can truthfully say .-.at
in all of the battles named we never knew
what 1t was to retreat. Colquitt's brig
ade never knew what it was to receive
the order to fall back. Afterwards, when
we were attached to StonewalPs command
1t was the same. We were never ordered to
retreat when Stonewall was in the fight.
received three wounds, one in my right
side, one in the right foot and another In
the left hand, which have very nearly dis
abled me for life. w. A. BECKER
Baxley, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-26

AS The Journal has extended the invi-
tation to old soldiers to write some of
their war experiences, with great pleas
ure avail myself of the kind offer.
Not in any of the campaigns of the war
between the states was there nobler
display of heroic bravery and cheerful
leadership than was shown in 1868 and
1854 in the battles at Ringgold, Rockface,
Dalton, Allatoona, Kennesaw Mountain
and Atlanta, with Grant, Sherman, Sheri-
dan, Roseerans, Thomas, Mcpherson,
Hooker, Corse, Fitzpatrick and others as
contending forces.
Bragg had sent Longstreet's corps to
Knoxville, when Grant attacked Bragg,
November oath, 1868. The morning before
this attack the Fifty-sfxth Georgia was on
the way to Missionary Ridge. We marched
nearly all night and just before day halt
ed at Arnold's sawmill, about twelve miles
from Chickamauga. Colonel Watkins or
dered that we remain there for while.
but to be in readiness at a moments
warning to march. We lay down and were
soon asleep. 1 was awakened about day
light by the sound of horses feet and the
voice of a cavalryman hailing me. Hello,
mister" he said. You had better be
travelling, for the last of our command is
passing and the Yanks are coming like the
devil"
I raised up quickly and, found that my
regiment had marched and left me there
alone. You bet 1 pulled out without cer-
emory, only pausing to look bacA every
few PAGES.
1 had not gone very far before heard
the roar of cannon and sound, of mus
kerry in front. Knowing the enemy was
not far behind, I hit the grit pretty lively.
1t was about 70 O'Clock when l caught up
with my regiment, where they were form
ing in line of battle on Missionary Ridge.
l had not been there long when I saw
the blue-coats pressing down into the val
ley. 1t looked like the whole earth was
turning blue; they kept coming and as far
as the eye could reach we saw them,
looking as If on dress parade.
The Fifty-sixth Georgia was sent down
into the valley as skirmishers and opened
a heavy fire on the blues. We had only
been engaged for a few moments, how
ever, when we discovered that the enemy
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-26
Incidents of Roanoke Island, Chican1aconnco and
* Sayyer'S Lane. *

and Portsmouth we were hurried to meet
them. Old Ranse took US by the Dismal
Swamp canal route, leaving four compa-
MES at South Mills. Two companies lower
down the canal and five companies to
Elizabeth city. They came to extend the
Invitation and returned not as happy as
when they left Rhode Island
BY the order Of Colonel Wright, the
four companies at South Mills had thrown
up line of works, so as to hold any OPP.
position until the regiment could be con-
centrated. 1t was. If l mistake not, on
the morning Of the 18th of April, 1862, the
writer was sent a mile or more to the
front with detail of pickets with instruc-
tions to permit no one in the lines A
little after dark several citizens came to
our post and reported the Federals were
landing at Camden courthouse. Later cav
airy made a similar report. We placed
one of our pickets on a horse and sent
back word to Rance. Soon AdJutant Gen.
eral Girardy came TO the lines and took
the citizen and cavalry back to see Colonel
Wright. We heard no more till next
morning, when the four companies APP
peared. We then knew we were in for IL.
We at once began destroying houses,
fences and other distractions, for old
Rance was going to fight. With the OBJ
struction out of the way, he made the
disposition of forces at hand. l should
state that two other companies came up.
Our total strength was not more than $50
officers and men, to contend against Gen
eral Reno's brigade $500 strong Could we
afford It? We did and gave them a much
warmer reception than suited their pur-
pose. We let them come quite close to us
eve were in the woods, they in the OPEN,
before firing on them. When we did, there
we're not half of them on their feet. Such
as could got back. There fell little to
the left of the writer as fine a specimen
of young manhood as ever donned cloth
ing. He rose several times on his elbow
crying for water and help for a widows
son. did want TO go to him with my can
teen of water, but could not. He appear
ed to be not more than is or 90 but must
have been older. They reformed with ad-
ditions, and came again. We did not let
them get so near to us before firing on
them. We broke them several times, but
they would rally and come again. During
this melee the writer. standing behind a
rail fence with left foot in a shallow ditch
and right on top, was strucrA full in the
breast by a spent ball.
I saw the ball hit the ground in front
of me. It came ricocheting over the field.
passing through a rotten rail, striking my
cartridge box belt extending across. my
breast Captain Bob McWhorter, who was
just back Of me. heard 1t hit me and re-