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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

Austin. July S-rhero was hlod late
SATURDAY afternoon the charter of the
Southern Pacific Terminal company OF
Galveston. capital stock sl0o0oOo. Pur.
pose 10 construct elevators, docks,
tracks. etc. Incoipomtors w. G.. Van
Week. r. S. Lovctt and q. b. Seeger
of Houston.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

Brownwo1d, Tex. July s-Gcorge
Cross, ex-city marshal Of Brownwood.
died az his home In this city Friday
night Tho cause Of his death was blood
poison. While handling a piece Of leo
he cut his hand and blood poison sot IN,
causing his death ia a fow days
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

Fort Worth, Tex, July s-Head.
quarters Of tho Fisco railroad In Texas
will be located In Fort Worth. presi.
dent Yoalum has ratified n contract for
a five year lease Of quarters for the gen.
eral offices % the road
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09
started rire with Kerosene.

Fort Worth, Tex, July s-The n.
year-old daughter Of T. W. Branson,
living five miles west Of Burleson. was
burned IN death while starting a fire in
cook stove with kerosene. The house
and contents We're totally consumed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

Ardmore, /. T., July s.-A deputy
marshal arrested five men ON warrant
at Province ON n charge Of conspiring
10 drive negroes of At work ON the
ChoC;aw Oklahoma and Gulf road. Tho
parties are In Jail.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

san Antonio, July Two Mexican
fandangos were held within 20 miles Of
San Antonio Saturday night and the
result is two men dead and two fatally
wounded.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

Waco, Tex, July s-Will lawson,
who was wounded In tho Golinda NJ.
fair, IN which All Duty was killed, came
here Sunday and gave bond rosurnable
Al Marlin
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

Vinita, / r., July s.--Nows has just
reached hero that George q, Ayres, aged
20 years, has been shot and killed at
Braggs by Frank IAwlesz The killing
was tho elimination Of a quarrel.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

Akron, o., July s-Charles Waltz
was shot aud instantly killed by John
w. Edwards, Barbortown photograph.
er Sunday night, being mistaken for a
burglar.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

New York, July s-The report that
the German emperor had ordered an
American yacht Is confirmed by Mr.
Barley Of the firm Of Carey, Smith and
Barley, naval architects Of this city.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

London. July s.-Dispatoh from Cape
Town announces that the United States
consul general, James q. Stowe has 70.
signed and will sail for United State.
July 20.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

Hondo, Tex, July S.-Curt Rothe. a
son Of Henry Rothe, wealthy stock.
man 81 the upper Iondo. fell with "a
horse Wednesday aud mover rogained
consciousness aud died Saturday night.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

jasper, Tex. July s.-A shooting az.
fray occurred at Brookland in which
DR.. ]. X. Cox, w ID. Brooke and w
p. Mix were wounded.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-07-09

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25
IN PLOT TO KILL PRESIDENT.
st. Louis Prisoner Said to Have Con.
fessed Conspiracy.

BY Exclusive Wire from Tho Associated Press,
st. Louis, Sept 24.-F,dward Sastig
was arrested this morning at one OF
the dry goods stores here OH the charge
Of petty larceny. He is believed TO he
an accomplice of Czolsosz.
When taken before chief Of Det.c-
ttNes Desmond he made confession in
which he is said to have given the de-
tails of the plot to assassinate Presi-
dent Mckinley. The details of this con-
fession have not yet been made public
In his confession Sastig. 1t is said
duplicates Frank Harrigan Of the
Dewey hotel, Philadelphia. in the plot
Sastig asserts that on the Monday
previous to the assassination OF Presi-
dent Mckinley, Harrigan and he met
Emma Goldman in the Michelobe sa-
loon In this city and arranged the de-
tails of the murder. The confession is
now being made behind closed doors.
Sastig. chief Desmond says, declares
he was present in Buffalo at the time
of President McKinley's assa ssina ton
and tied the handkerchief about the
hand In which Czolgosz carried the re-
volver.
A waiter in a restaurant who says
he knows the man under arrest asserts
that Sastig was not I'm Buffalo the day
Of the murder. The police are investi-
eating.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOOP.
Warrant Officer of the Brooklyn to
Testify That He Erred.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Duluth, Sept. 24.-W h. Adams. "A
warrant officer in the navy and q
helmSlndn on the cruiser Brooklyn at
the famous Santiago engagement, has
Just passed through this city en- route
from the West TO Washington, where
he has been summoned as a witness
in the Schley inquiry. lie is accom-
panied by j. ID. Long. master-atarms.
who was also on the Brooklyn, and by
G. Anderson, who was a steward on
the New York. Adams was unCom-
municatiVe himself, but from one of
his companions it was learned that he
will testify before the court that the
BroOklyn'S loop was due to his error
in carrying out the order of the execu-
tive officer of the Brooklyn Adams
was assigned to duty at the wheel, and
when the executive officer ordered
helm hard down" he put it hard to
port" instead thus turning the cruiser
out to sea. necessitating the loop in
stead of a position TO give the Nizcaya
the benefit of the broadsde guns.
Adams says that Schley was on the
coming tower, and that the order re-
sulting in the loop was given by the
executive officer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25

The Jury Retires.

After the jury had retired tO consider
he evidence the scene in the courtroo
became dramatic in the extreme. De-
COrum was somewhat forgotten and
the spectators stood up and many
walked about the room and engaged
in conversation. The guards about the
assassin, who still sat in his seat be-
fore the bench. We're doubled. There
was no disposition to crowd about the
~ soncr. although the object of every
G seemed to be- To gain a position
ere he could have fun view of his
ace. CzolGosz had been seated in his
chair all afternoon. his hands ClaSped
on the arms of the chair and his head
bent forward and Il little to the left.
At no time during the absence of the
jury did he raise his eyes or lift his
head or seem to know that he was the
object of interest of several hundred
men and women. Every time the door
was opened all eyes We're turned in
that direction. the evident thought in
every mind being that the jury would
| take only Il few minutes To agree on a
verdict.
1t was I,2d when the Crier raped for
order and the jury filed into the room.
ht 'l'l N lfdi til'll lltul'S, Sd'll Jultl
responded present as his name was
called No time was wasted. The jur-
ors did not sit down. Addressing them
Justice White said
"Gentlemcn, have you agreed upon
| a Verdictf'
I'VE have" responded Foreman
Wendt.'
What is YOU verdict"
THAT the defendant is guilty of muir
der in the first degree"
There was a moment Of silence and
| then "A murmur arose from the lips of
the crowd, 1t ended there. There was
| no handclappins; no cheers Court
| was at once adjourned.
| 'Zolgosz was Immediately handcuffed
| to his guards and hurried from the
| court room down stairs to the base
| ment and through the tunnel under
| Delaware avenue To the jail, He ap-
| peared To he in no way affected by the
! result Of the trial.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25
Bob Evans Fish Story.

The public knownS Fighting Bob Evans as an
incarnation of the American war 'piit and MA
picturesque and laconic candor on national j.
sues is cherished a. the supreme expression ot
Ang o.Saxon Independence and vrility. For
ample. his statement, III it hc found that the
Spaniards blew up the Maine there won't be sn,-
thing but Spanish spoken in lsdcs for the next
six months" gave him stle, IN popular estims.
ton, 10 rank with Grant and Perry a maker
Of immoral epigrarns, To his tamIiars Of the
club and the me,s and to presidents who have
sought his conpiuouship Evans has long been
known not only RS a hero Of the seas, but slsn
as the drolest of racontcms His repertoire Of
lnccdoteS is seemingly ineShaus,iblc.
Grover cleveland has long been one Of the
admirls friends and admirers. The
rors wit was intensely refreshing to the presi'
dent VITO, Whenever IL was convenient, insisted
that Evans accompany him on his hunting and
hshiug trips. One summer in the Adirondaoks
the members Of the Cleveland party began e.
indulge in the ancient custom Of exchanging
dazzling fish stories. Dr. Bryan had caught
muskslonge large thar two men could not IN
it into the boat and they had 10 tow il ashore.
The president preserved a dieniaed reticenoc,
b,ftted his rank, but he had heard Of lucd.
ishrrmau in that region who had hooked wall.
eyed pike 50 enormous that il had 10 he chopped
into halt dozen sections before the mountsu
town grocrr could weigh it on his platform
scales
When the president concluded the COMPANY
turned halt appedlinsly, half uiumrhantv e."
Evans. His reputation for never permitting a
story to pass without eclipsng it was now 10
be put 20 the test.
II do not douDt these stories in tho slightest"
said he. "f0r had tue experience OF my life On
this very Ike last year \ boatman was rowing,
and | had been trolling for some time without
rpsnls when suddenly an ugly lurch IN tho line
made our Peterborough craft carcen and tTrnhl"
like battle chip under The recoil OF great gun.
was forced 10 let out the entire line to keep
from cspsiZing FOR that hSh lNshed the Watcr
and plunged about like sea scrpenC gone mad,
The whole line was not enough; that FISH had
a stronger pun than successful politician. and
presently the hodtmau gave a ,ry--thc Ash was
overcoming him, | sprang to the osr., aud 10.
gcther We bent the ouriggcrs, bnt o,r colnhincH
strength was bows play against that wstery ds.
mon | had fought with tarpon on the cossJ,
of flolids, but I never dreamed OF cncountcrng
any such leyiathan ia a mountain LAKE.
"lt was all We could do 10 steer clear of logs
and rocks; our boat shot through the wafer:
the spray dreuched Ms. n last there was q
merchl slowing down OF speed, aud We know
that our dragon wss getting winded. soon
could resist him We rowed eNcitcdy ashore,
pulled in the line, got Orr gAHS ready for
tion. aud before realized il ourselves We hsG
him safely hcsrhed."
"And how much did ypur f,h weigh" ds
manded President Cleveland eagerly, ..
weigh" responded Evans. "oh, shout three
quarters OF pound, "-Philadelpha Post
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25
officer Fosters Version.

George A. Foster, Of Washington. another sc.
cret service agent. then took the stand Foster
described his position IN the liuc as opposite
that of the prisoner, and he scrui inizing the
people as they passed lie said the prisoner
looked him straight in the face az ne passed and
the next instant he saw the prisoners hands go
together As i capping. and two shots we've fred.
Foster Immediately gIappled with him.
As the man lay Oh the floor he looked bI X.
watd as IL to see what effect his bullets had
had said the witness, and this made me 20
made that smashed him right on the jaw"
Confirming, Foster testified thsL he saw q dJIs
man about ten feet in front of the defendant,
and not liking his looks, he pushed him along
toward Galhhcr
Mr.. Titus then examined the witness snd
asked: did yOu SEE the ,olored man who mas
been spoken of?"
Yes. | think he was some distance ahead Of
the defendant. not behind hm. | did not see
the coOred man in the frscaS that followed, at
alt"
''pid You see any little gir ahead of he de
fcndanl?"
II saw lit'Ie sirl but cannot tell just where
she was
As the man passed you you did not see hi.
right handE'
40, they were close together that | could
not see no ones right hand. depended on the
other guards to do that
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25
SETH LOW FOR MAYOR.
Named Unanimously by the New
York Republican Convention.

BY Exclusive wire nom The Associated Pres.
New York. Sept 24.--The Republican
city convention tonight was attended
by most of the party leaders. Lieuten-
ant Governor Woodruff was the chair
man. The convention by reclamation
nominated Seth Low for mayor; Ed
ward NJ. Grout for controller and
Charles V. Fornes for president of the
board Of aldermen.
The platform adopted arraigns Tam
many Hall as "a band OF conspirators
against the public welfare" and as an
organization devoted TO public plum
der"
The convention of the citizens union
tonight also nominated Low, Grout
and Fornes. Friends OF Bird =. Coler
for the mayoralty nomination were
plentiful but they soon saw the drift
To Low and deferred from pressing the
name of their favorite. The announce
ment was made as coming from COler
that he would not allow his name to he
uSed as a candidate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25

mp at Alpcns, and his movements from the time
he got to Cleveland and went to work at the
wire MILL his fathers farm, etc. 1t was all
told IN Conversational way"
Did he hesitate about answering questions at
sll!"
He did at hrst ilc answered with dclibera.
ton. but never refused 10 answer question.
lie seemed to take lively interest in what was
going on ! asked him to make q brief state.
mcft for publication. aud he wrote ont the
following: killed President Mckinley because
done my duty. | don't believe one man should
have 80 much service and another man should
have none This statement hr signed. After.
ward he made q statement Of two hours duts.
ton At times he volunteered informs ion aud
MT hnNnnl 4 IesnnnsI I've ansAer-N
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25
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Try our 10c. Linen Collars.

company. II contains a complete digest Of the
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ia tabnlacd form, SO that by mere glance tns
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During the period that has elapsed since the
publ, alton OF David Harum" 5l1,OV0 copies
have come from the publishers press; editions
have appeared in England, Australia and Can.
ada These figures of the sale of David Harum"
lend themselves to some fascinating calculations
For instance. to print jlT,oD copies OF this
book il required hsn million pounds OF pa
per, which it would take twenty Of the largest
freight cars Of the recent type to transport
seven Thousand pounds of iuk were consumed in
printing these copies 10 cothe David Harm"
in comfortable cloth required 4,3eh square yards
ample 10 make suits for GO ordinary mon.
Now, some imsg Cipherngs on the physics
Of the edition: suppose all the copies Of David
lidrum' Wer" put on shelf az they would
stand in q library that shelf would have TO be-
ten miles long to accommodate them. Stretch
ing a little farther, by placing them top aud
bottom. end to end. the copies would form a
solid band of David Hsrums' 100000 feet long
nearly from New York to Poughkeep>e. Again,
fancy the leaves Of the book folded as maps
sometimes are or the time tables that railroad
conductors carry inthcir pochetS, doubled bs, X
and forth that vou could pick up page one
and pun il ont Of the volurIc drawing the 9TH
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or enough TO provide glohctrottcr with an IN.
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10 London. London 10 Paris thence to Constant
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25
What Mckinley Said.

John Branch, a colorcd empoye Of The expo
sition company IN the Temple of Music. next
took the stand. Ilc indicated on the map where
he stood at the time oi the shooting. lie saw
CzogCH coming toward the president, he no.
tcod that his hand was Wrapped in hand,
h.rchel, suddenly two shots rang out aud he
saw the handkerchief in the defendants hand.
smoking, An auilleiyman grabbed the prisoner
first ard then he was bone 10 the Aoor.
"Dld you hear the president say ANYTHING al.
tor the shots were frcd;"a.kcd Judge Titus, in
cNimuatiOn,
Yves, thought heard hun say, Re easy with
him, boys"
took recess until O'Clock.
Upon reconyening, the addresses, Judges
clarge, retirement OF jury aud its return with
the verdict followed as already narrated
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25

",nd make their work prominent when the
body i in any way inured!'
THAT Is true"
That you expected. Of course in this casc?"
''lt the operation is carefully and properly
PERFORMED, we can to a certain extent guard
against the entrance OF these germs. We cannot
do 50 entirely"
"HoN.'
by having everything absolutely clean which
is u'cd IN The operation. The hands OF the opcr.
atos, the instruments, the ligdturcS and things
we use Nature tan take care OF certain
number Of germs aud overcome their bad effect "
Are there any remedies known 20 the pro.
fcssion TO prevent the action Of these germs
There are remedies which will hill the
gems. but 1t iS very difficult 10 apply them
deep down in the tissues ot the body. After
they nave gotten lodgmcnt in the tissues It is
imposSihle 10 nil themp
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25
Saw the President Shot.

Edward r. Rice, chairman Of the commit re
of ceremonies in the temple was next called.
and said: II stood close to the president. The
line had been passing about ten minutes. took
my watch ont OF my pocket, indicating to Sccrr-
tary Cor,elyou that the time of the reception was
nearly mp At this instant | noticed something
white pushed over to the president Immediately
after that two shots rang out The white object
tell 10 the floor with the man who had il in hil
hand The hall was cleared, and the president
was taken to chair"
"Was this man horne TO the floor the same one
who fired that shot, asked Mr.. Penney
"Nes." answered the witness.
CroSs examined by Judge Titus. Mr.. Rice said
there was one between him and the president
to obstwc his view.
'Wer- there OthorTs on both sides Of the line
Of the people,"
"Yes"
This ended Mr. Ricc's testimony. and James =.
QudckenbuSh, another member of the reception
committee was called TO the stand.
Tell us what You know" said District Ni"g.
ney Penney.
II vas standing at Mr. Rcc's tight. directly
opposite the president" began Mr.. QnackcnbuSl,.
Just before the shots were fred I noticed this
man--the priSoner-liit something white. lmnc-
datelv there were two shots. Then the artillery.
men who had been Standing beside the president
plunged forward, as did also Secret Service ON rr
Gallagher. The prisoner was borne 10 the floor.
Secret Service Agents Ireland and Foster were
also in the group Scrambling on the door abohr
the defendant. A. the presidents right stood
secretary Coltrlyou aud back OF him the Other
officers and aItiIleNm,n. II seemed as ii all
these men went to the hoor in a mass. 4 tcw
minutes later the prisoner was lifted to his feet
tie was struck in the face by one of he secret
service men and again went to the hoor. Ne
was then removed to one Of the sid, rooms OF the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25
Officer Gallaher's Testimony.

Secret Service Agent Albert l.. Gslldher was
then called. lie was in the Temple of Music at
the time OF the shooting, standing ten feet hom
the president and on his right.
Tell us shat you saw" said District Attor.
ncv Penney
MY duty was to keep the crowd moving. The
reception had been going on only a few mnu rs
when | heard two shots frcd. A man standing
near the president had something white IN his
hand. | heard Foster say: Get the gun, Mr.
Gallaher.' ! grabbed the gun and handkerchief
Some one grabbed the revolver, but held on to
the handkerchief"
"IIayr you got it now"
Yes"
"Lot us see it," said the d.trnr attorney.
Detective Galaher then produced the pow der.
bdokeued and partly burned handkerchief. about
ten inches square It was shown 10 the jury aud
appeared as evidence, Lut the prisoner betrayed
no emotion
Some one grabbed me by the throat" con.
'inned Galdher. after this nght / found that
the gun was in the possession OF one Of the srti.
lerymen. ! advised that the blood be removed
from the IriSOner's face before he was taken
from the building, which was done"
troS>.eNamued by Mr. Lewis. Gallaher was
asked some questions about the handkerchief
DO YOU think it il a ladyS handketchipfE'
''No. II il & gent laInah'S" was the answer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25
Suit of Moser Heirs on Trial.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Pottsyille, Pa, Sept, 2i.--Thc trial OF the ease
Of two hundred or more heirs of the Nostr estate
against the Lehgh Coal aud Navigation company
began today before Judge Bechtcl. The suit is
brought TO recover valuable coal lands in posses
sion Of the defendant company in ramsq,ls and
the Panther Greek Valley. valued at many mil
lion dollars
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25
Racing at Allentown.


Allentown, Pa, Sept. 2j.-Ihelc we've six hours
and a half horse racing this afternoon al the
Allentown iar The 2.j4 tIOt Ir,,iigcd seven
heats and vas won by Bolnic Maid Elizabeth
f. took two heats and second money and Avon
two heats and third money. Rest time aIslg
The e20 class pacing was Won by. Roam-r, with
Lanry VI. second. Best time, 2l5a. Tunnerur
won the 22i trol, sunday morning second Best
time, , isia
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-25
CENSUS OF THE REDS"
1t Is Being Taken by the Postoffice
Inspectors.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Altoona. Sept. 24.--Postotfice inspec-
tors all over the United States have
been ordered by the department to OBJ
tain a complete list OF all of the an
archists in their respective districts
az soon as possible and forward the
same To Washington. In fact. all the
information that can be secured about
this class Of people is wanted
Chief Wilkie, Of the secret service
bureau, will compile the names and
data and have it printed for the in
formation of congress to aid in shap-
ing legislation.