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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28
GREAT SEASON FOR
LONDON MUSICAL STARS
Melba and kubelik Receive Small
Fortunes for Performing at
Dinner Parties.

London. July 27.-Never before have
musicians and operate stars received such
very large sums Tor performing in private
houses in London as they have done this
season.
kubelik. the youthful violin.st is easily
the lion Of the lot. He never played at a
private concert for less than 800 guineas
and generally got 200. and there was
scarcely an evening that he was not found
at the house Of some millionaire
One well-known woman gave a Kubelik
party each week. and, not satisfied with
paying the maximum sum fer his services
presented the virtuoso with Stradiyarius
worth f1,50O.
Nine. Melba's London agent asserts thai
she received $50 guineas for a single per.
Torrance at a private party.
Paderewski got 1000 guineas for two per.
formances In houses in Carlton House Ter.
race. In many cases these large sums are
paid by Americans.
One of the final features of the season was
the cotillon given by Mrs Lesgett. an
American. The dance was led by Mrs. Ar
thur Paget and Oscar Hecreu
The evening commenced with a dinner at
which Lady Cunard. daughter Of the late
+. F. Burke. OF Chicago, assisted.
Another American. Mrs. Coudert, nee
Amelia kussner. is meeting with great
success here. She will probably paint a
portrait of Queen Alexandra before she
goes to the Continent
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Philadelphia, Pa. July 27.-"Blind Tom"
the famous negro. whose equal as musical
mimic has never been seen, has come before
the public again. To-day he played at a
concert for a poor children's relief fund at
the Casino in this city, and his playing
showed that. in spite of his various terms in
insane asylums. he had lost none of his
wonderful memory for music, and his skill
IN repeating the notes. in perfect harmony
on the piano.
Blind Tom" has been reported dead so
often that nobody has kept an exact count
OF the times. Twenty-Five years ago. at
least, he was dead according to common
report, although It was after that time that
there was memorable contest In the
courts for the post of guardian to him.
He was famous before the Civil War and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28
Theft In santa Cru. Gu.rdhouse

Manila, July H.-During the payment of
the troops at Santa Cruz yesterday So.
00o was stolen from the guardhouse The
robbery Of the paymaster's safe is supposed
to have been the work of soldiers.
IT appears that Major Candy. who was
paying the troops in the Laguna district,
left the safe In the guardhouse. and while
It was there the thieves succeeded In alb.
stracting Its contents.
Manila detectives to Santa Cruz to- tnyeyti.
gate the affair.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28

had made thousands of dollars for his owner
before President Lincoln's proclamation
made him no longer Piece of property.
since then he has made thousands Of dol
iars more for his managers. But In the last
twenty years 1t has been found impossible
to keep him on the road. His feeble mind
wouio soon give completely away, and sew
era! times he has been placed in insane
nss s: For the last few years he has been
nv,i,ng IN the old O'Rourke mansion, two
n, UNI BACK OF the highlands of Navesink,
an No. 70 the public. has been dead" again.
TO au-Iays performance showed that Blind
LIN ,, naa lost none of his phenomenal skill.
ca can sun execute three airs simultaneously
On tn ON. ,ns same instrument. He plays second
~. any a,ys,ip piece executed by performer from
sne piano, piano. and without hesitation repeats
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28
DEATH OF JULIA SHELLY.
She Had Lived in st. Louis Fifty
-Four Years.

Miss Julia Shelly, resident of st. Louis
for the last fifty-four years, died at
o'clock Friday afternoon at the residence
or her sister. Mrs. Ellen Ryan, No. 1874 Nor
gan street.
Miss Shelly was born ninety years ago in
County Tipperary. Ireland. and came to
America In 1876 After residence OF one
year In New York she came to St. I.m1is,
where she has since resided. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at the residence at $50
o'clock this morning. None but members
of the family and the intimate friends will
be present. The burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28

ioung man." said the stern parent. do
you think you will be able to SINNER: ny,
daughter in the style to which she has been
Now. this young man might have taken
advantage of glorious cpportunitv 70 M, =
a chestnut bell. but he didn't. Instead he
thought for a moment and replied: >
tion.' e Sep
Aha! And what may the exception be
Il don't think I could be SO Internally
stingy with the gas. Denver Times
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28

Officer Allfree were in hiding near there.
Wilson appeared at 20 minutes after 2. and
When AtklnsS son-in-law appeared with the
money In bag to deliver to him he was
safe in the arms of the police
At the police station Wilson told the Of
ncets tnat with the money secured from
these jobs he expected to run away from
home into Canada.
months in the County Jail. telling him that
II he would be good he would be re-
leased at the end of the frs. thirty days
history Of Whatcom County. He told the
Court that he was guilty and in a straight
forward manner detailed the entire his
the pity of all. but what surprised the
spectators in the courtroom more than
anything else was the way the people who
forward and testified to what good bow
he had always been, and how he had ever
previously resisted temptation, although
scented to him more than those to do good
Visitor. Mt st. Louis Hotels.
A: z. English of Muscogee, l. T, is at
the Planters.
Charles E. seyler of Kansas City, No..
Is at the Planters.
Lindell. e' " gu &C., Ill., 70 a. 'Ae
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Peterson of Hot
Springs. Ark, are at the LindeIl
M. McAneny OF Denver. Colo. is at the
Laclede.
Mr.. and Mrs. H Brinkhorst of jackson,
No.. are at the Laclede.
w. E. Johnston of Cairo. ILL.,, is at the
Imperial.
S. E. Wier of Cleburne. Tex, is at the
Southern.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. FARRELL of Temple,
Tex. are at the Southern.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Cameron of Waco,
Tex, are at the Planters.
"A. H. Denton of Arkansas City, Kas.,
is at the Planters.
%. H. Barrows of Greensboro. KY, is at
the Iindell.
Edward schilling of Niles. Mich. is at
the LindelL
Peter l. Huck of Ste Genevieve, Mo-, Is
at the Laclede.
H. H. spauldins of Montgomery. Ala,
is at the Laclede.
Richard Nevins. Jr.. of Joplin, No.. is
at the Southern.
HI. W. speer of Ell Paso. Tex. is at the
Southern.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28
Electric pianos Tor REM

Residences, gardens. dancing schools. etc.
Play over 1000 selections Time ana ex.
preston perfect. Music exchanged every
week. Kieselhorst Piano Company. Nl
Onve street.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28
COOL COLORADO,
Via Mk8GOuri Pacific RatD~,r

Double daily service. with throurh s,e.,.
ing cars to all prominent Colorado resorts
NO change or cars to San Francisco S,1m"
mer excursion tickets now on SAFE.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28

To Cure Headache in 10 Minutes
Take Parksr's Headache Powders. They
are safe and sure. All druggists. Prics 1uc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28
VARICoCE

We cure VaricOcele Without
Cutting, THUS Avoiding the Hor.
rors Of Surgery.
DR.. Sweany's original and per-
fected treatment for Varicocele
cures by restoring to life the dis
eased and weakened veins, not by
destroying them with the knife or
other destructive methods. Those
who are suffering with Varicocele,
Structure, Rupture, etc, do not
want to be MANNED or their parts
mutilated by surgery. DR.. Sweany's
treatment cures these troubles
without surgery, thus preserving
the life of important organs.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28

important organs ei.sie
Reference: Best Banks and Leading City,
WE ALSO CURE TO STAY CURED, SEMINAL WEAKNESS,
NERVOUS DEBILITY, PRIVATE DISEASES OF ANY NATURE,
son, KIDNEY AND URINARY DISEASES etc, all reflex
complications and associated diseases men,
these maadies alone have earnestly the
lives We make charge for give each pa
LEGAL CONTRACT to hold promises it not worth
your while to investigate that anew to multi
tudes of men?
WRITE the Doctor SWING vase,e,v.d s;
olain
and opinion Thousands
ONCE Hours: to Sundays to - ~
DOCTOR SWEANY
Corner a.1 HAnKEr srs ~
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12

We have received and are showing
the latest effects and tints in Whit
ing's fine box stationery. WILSON,
jenkins Drug Co. 90
The alternating rain and cold Of
the past week has been very dis
agreeable. What the farmers want
is IA good hard freeze.
Caldwell has wedding presents to
suit the fancy Of all at satisfactory
prices. 30
Judge V. W. Grubbs, Of Greenville,
the industrial school enthusiast.
spent Sunday morning in Bryan and
left at noon for Austin.
For Rcnt-Fiye room house In the
southern part of town. Apply to
Tom Searcy. 63
Rev. c. \. Hooper, Of Nayasota,
presiding elder Of the Huntsville dis
trict, will be here next Sunday To
hold quarterly conference.
The best refrigerated meats Of all
kinds at the City Market, and at new
market opposite c w. &B. V. depot.
;. W. Buchanan, Prop. II
Mrs. G. 4. Lewis and Mrs. Joseph
Wiley We're guests Of Mrs. Frank
Ashford Sunday. Mrs. Lewis LETT In
the afternoon for Galveston.
DR.. J. l.. Fountain was here yester-
day on route 20 Austin, after visiting
7 the A. 4 VI. College and Prairie View
Normal A. a member Of the legisla-
tive committee.
The wedding gifts at Caldwoll's
are the delight Of all who have seen
them. He can settle your dificul-
ties In making selection that will
be sure to please. 50
We are showing the latest tints
such as Kahki Brown, Medallion
Red, Shell Gray, Heliotrope, Blue
Lavender tints In Writings fine box
paper Wilson-Jenkins Drug Com
pany. o.
Some person attempted TO burglar
lie the residence Of Mrs. j. Zulch
Sunday night, cndeayoring to enter
by the back door. Mr.. Eugene Edge
was attracted by the noise and
frightened the party away.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12
The Ewing.TayIOr Company

Have been compelled TO change
their date In Bryan on account OF
sickness In the company, and will not
give performance until Thursday
night, Feb. l4th, upon which occa-
sion the laughable society comedy,
" Because He Loved Her So will
be presented. The Ewing-Taylor
management prefer TO loose the time
to presenting a play In an inferior
manner. Ladies free Thursday night
when accompanied with "a paid 30
cents ticket.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12

Washington. Feb 1.-The antitrust
hill was again under consideration by
the judiciary committee Of the senate
but no progress was made towards secur-
ing a report. Some Of the members Of
the committee expressed the opinion
that no report would b. made during
the present session Of congress.
Tie bill as il passed the house is sat
isfactory neither TO the Republican sen.
ators nor 10 the opposition. The latter
element has, however, proposed the bill
to b. reported a. it passed the house
with a view of getting it before the sen.
ate and there attempting 10 amend it,
but Republican senator's have taken a
position that the bill should be per.
fectcd in the committee
The committee has practically agreed
upon senator Hoar's amendment OK.
empting labor organizations from the
operations Of the present law. but made
no other definite progress.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12
sPooNER AMENDMENT.
Lodge Instructed to Report Il FavorsbIy
and Attach to Army BnI.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
committee on the Philippines has au.
thorized Senator Lodge 20 report the
Spooner amendment concerning the
government Of the Philippines as an
amendment 10 the army appropriation
bill. One slight verbal amendment was
made. As introduced IL provided that
all military. civil and Judicial powers
necessary to govern the island. shall be
vested in such persons as b. named by
the president, etc. The word judicial"
was stricken out because il was the
opinion Of the committee that all Judi.
cial functions are embraced in civil adj
ministration.
The Democrats on the committee
made no opposition 10 the reporting OF
the amendment.
The provision will now be- considered
by the committee on military Affairs.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12
WASHINGTON NEWS.
senate Takes % IN. shipping Bui oul,
Amer vsss.

Washingtas. Feb. II. when the s.p.
ate convened " II O'Clock this morn.
In W. TurleyN Tennessee presented
. - itiAls ofhis successor. Edward
,Ey eek. who vas elected .enator
m g. Of six y4rs beginning on
/, so n Colorado presented tho
| AK ., y Thomas NJ. Patterson.
H.NScr W nom Colorad, for the
49, ~ sNsars beginning M.rcb
I'V ~ Sientials q both sens,,r'
The eN,s..-s,,io,,,,,
NAAen nd N a short tina ~d
an II IA then moved 10 tax, 81.
shipping I'm. Mr.. Jones Of AZ '
demanded the roll call and the 5
by a vote o. "a IN "A agreed 10 conIe
the bill.
The desk III representative A. L
Shaw Of New York. late commander-ir
chiei OF the Grand Army u the Repul
lie who died suddenly Sunday morn
ing, was draped in black and covers
with azalias aud roses when the hous
met. The chaplain in invocation n
ferred feelingly TO General Shaw death
Owing 70 extreme pressure Of publ
business it was decided by the hou.
leaders 10 b. inexpedient 10 adjourn OF
OF respect 70 his memory.
Immediately after the reading Of tn
Journal NJ Payne. chairman Of III
committee on ways and means by d
rec ion Of the committee, reported hac
the war revenue act n amended by th
senate and moved the adoption Of III
resolution go disagree 10 the substitui
proposed by the senate as an amen,
ment thereto and ask for a conference.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12
MRS. MAVERICKS PARDON.
The stat. Department Not Advised That
such la. Keen tho Case.

Washington. Feb 1.-THE state de.
partment has not been advised Of the
reported intention Of the British gov.
eminent 10 pardon Mrs. Florence May.
brick, the American woman, imprisoned
in England on the charge Of poisoning
her husband. IL is said. however, Mr..
Choate has lost no opportunity at all
proper times 10 work towards that end,
and Il is understood his efforts have been
particularly energetic Of late OF course
these must be unofficial for il would not
be- permissible for the case to be- made
subject Of formal exchanges.
Secretary Hay, while ambassador nj
London did what he could in Mrs. May.
bricks behalf, and what Mr.. Choate is
now doing is simply in continuance with
that movement II is hoped, however.
he is working under much more favor.
able auspices and that success is near at
hand
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12
Bryan Business League.

It is desired TO have a large atten-
dance Of members at the regular
monthly meeting Of the Business
League tonight. The meeting will
be- held tonight In the X. OF =. Hall,
3rd floor, Hoppe Building, and will
be called to order promptly at 1880.
The legislative committee will re-
port on the status Of the Girls In
dustrial School and the committee
on holding Farmers Convention Is
also expected to report.
II is probable that new business Of
exceptional interest will also b.
brought before the League.
w. T.. SANDERS, President.
+. NJ. Law, JR.. Secretary.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12
II. 7. c. Excursions.

FORT WOTRH-Fcb. fl, f., II. q
T. G. will sell round trip tickets Ia
TT, Worth, fare 500. Tickets must
be- signed and stamped In 1T. Worth
on or before Feb. 10Th for return.
MARDI GRAS-Fob. 10, Il. 10. IG.
II aud rs, II. a +. G. VIII sell round
trip tickets to New Orleans. Fare
$3.50. Tickets must be signed and
stamped in New Orleans ON or before
March LIST, 1901 for return trip.
W. 5. Wilson, Agent.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12
LOCAL NEWS.

W. +. Saunders went to Houston
yesterday.
Judge Jno. y. Henderson returned
60 Dallas Sunday.
W. T.. Johnson and Joe Parks spent
Sunday In Bryan.
Prof. J. W. Carson, Of College. left
Sunday for Austin.
Lemp's bottle beer Is the best made.
Sold by all liquor dealers. ~
Miss Kitsie Sims left Sunday Ia
visit at Hampstead.
p. II. Arlington was here from
Millican yesterday.
Lemp's bottle beer Is refreshing
and invigorating. Call for it. %
Mr.. and Mrs Scmones Adams LETT
for Waco yesterday.
G. NJ. Camp left Sunday for a tive
weeks visit 10 Chicago.
Car choice ear corn on the track
For sale by G.. +. Moore. Phone 81
Mrs. Russell Watkins will enter.
tain the High Five Wednesday after.
noon at 3 o'clock.
Nice rooms, good fare, convenient
location for boarders. Apply at
once at this office. q
Miss Adah Lee Polk and Master
Phillip Clark came up from Hemp
stead ,,aterday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12

WAshingtas. Feb. ii.-when the sen.
ate convenedNt II O'Clock this morn.
IN ~. TurieyN Tennessee presented
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12

Centnlia, his, Feb II. - IT, W.
Schmidt, superintendent Of the Illinois
Southern railroad, died No Sparta To-.
day His son, Harry, died Saturday
night, and Mrs. Schmidt is not expected
to live Il is supposed the family was
poisoned by eating canned beef.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12
Presidential Nominations.

Washington. Feb 1.-The president
has sent 20 the senate the nominations
Of James II. Wilson Of Delaware, and
Ftz.Hugh Lee Of Virginia. now brig.
adler generals Of volunteers, % b.
brigadier generals in the regular army
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12

London, Feb. H. Officials Of the
home office say there is no foundation
whatever for the report that Mrs May.
brick had been pardoned.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12

Representative Green, Of Noakum,
n member Of the A. and NJ. visiting
committee, spent Sunday In Bryan,
the guest Of his university clsssmate,
J. r. Astin. Mr.. Green was stu
dent at the \ aud NJ In the early
eighties and he was immensely sur
prised and pleased at the improve
ments which are noticeable there
and also In Bryan since that time,
lie says he thinks Bryan is entering
upon the greatest era Of prosperity
the city has ever known.
Mr.. j. Allen Myers says that on
Friday night some party or parties
effected an entrance 10 his hardware
store by breaking an upper glass In
the back door, and four double bar.
relied shot guns were stolen. Mr.
Myers says he has been frequently
robbed In this manner in the past.
j. II. Astin went 10 Austin Sunday
night 10 look after the industrial
school bill rs the representative OF
the legislative committee Of the
Bryan Business League. The bill
will probably come up Thursday and
other members will 10 over between
now and that time.
John NJ. Caldwell has the largest
and most select stock Of wedding
presents ever shown In the city, In.
Guiding many fresh, new goods re.
cnived since the holidays and never
shown before. %
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12

Vienna, Feb. ii.-Formor King Milan
Of Servia is dead lie had been III for
u week,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-12
cITYcOUNcIL
Arrangements Made : BeSiaihe Work
Of Street lmprLemeut

The council met in adjourned sQu-
lar session yesterday afLrnoon
derman Tabor, mayor prtem, IA
siding. a
Minutes Of last meeting, ofiice--
reports aud bills were disposed Of as
usual.
The fiscal agents report shows
balances as follows:
School fund ..................sii i0 20
Special building fund ....... 1913 9J
Water works fund ........... 2l.j6 n
Cemetery fund ............... Is 81
Building and street improve
ment fund .......,........ 53s 70
Tax and fine fund ............ liSl o.
Street appropriation fund 100. 6j5i q
The finance committee was author
lied 10 purchase "A street roller.
The finance committee was author
lied to secure the services Of an eX-
perienced street man to superintend
the work Of improving the streets.
The street committee was anthor-
lied to 90 TO Marlin and inspect the
gravel pit there with a view to ascer-
tanning its practicabillty for use In
street improvement and report to the
finance committee, which Is then
authorized 10 purchase either gravel
or crushed rock for the work, a. APP
pears best in the judgement of the
committee.
Aldermen Parker and Howell
were instructed to 90 TO Brenham
and inspect street roller offered
for sale there.
A petition from Tyler Haswell and
others for the improvement Of two
streets in the west part Of town was
referred 10 the street committee.
j. +. Butler was reelected city
attorney at the same salary.
The city attorney was instructed
TO draw up an ordinance providing
for the condemnation and removal
Of dangerous buildings or awnings.
The city attorney was instructed TO
prepare an ordinance making II "A
Unable offence to remove yellow
flags put up by the health officer.
Adjourned.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Homemade cures FOR COIcs.


For bronchial trouble put 10 tea
spoons spirits of camphor to 30 times
their bulk in boiling water. Place in n
pitcher and incline the open mouth
over the top, so that the steam enters
the throat freely. Care must be tax
en- in the perspiration which ensues not
to contract further cold; but this is q
royal remedy for heavy chest colds.
For threatened pneumonia put the
patient to bed with hot water bottles
applied to the soles Of the feet, palms
of the hands. armpitS and under the
knees. Of course no one with so
serious an illness as this should go long
without medical advice.
For threatened influenza put 20 drops
spirits of camphOr with 20 teaSpOOnfuls
water Take one tcaspoonful every
half hour This is excellent in incipient
grip.
For threatened colds in head wiring a
cloth from ice cold water, lay over the
bridge Of nose and eyes and dry cloths
over it.
For hoarseuess take frequent sips Of
glycorin and lemon juice in equal parts
and shaken until they are incorporated.
For neuralgia place a wet cloth over
q hot water bottle, a soapstone heated
or hot brick and apply the steam to
the afflicted part.-Good HouseS eeping.
one OF the curious things in Amcri
can life is the fondncss of people anC
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14

them. They should never be placed
over hot water pipes, but will do best
in a position where the ground is con-
stantly damp. If used in the house for
a few hours daily, they should be re-
moved to the conservatory before
lights are lit in the evening, or they
may stand safely in a bathroom for
the night, where The hot water can be
turned on for a few minutes TO moisten
the air.
Plenty of tepid water is necessary
for hsaths at all times. and faded flow
ers should be carefully cut of after
cutting back the fresh growth to with
in three or four inches Of their base.
If kept moist and warm, the heath
will quickly throw out fresh shoots,
and the plant should be repotted as
soon as these are half an inch in
length Ample drainage and fibrouS
peat. with silver sand and powdered
charcoal, will suit this plant, and the
soil must be made extremely firm be-
tween the ball of roots and the clean
pot. allowing about half an inch be-
tween the two.
In June it can be placed in the open
air. the pot being sunk to the rim in
coal ashes Taken into the conserva-
tory in the fall, it Will be found to be
covered with buds, which will open
from Christmas time to February, ac-
cording to the temperature kept up.
Erica wi!morei is variety that may
ue fowered later, especially in March
or April or about Eastertide