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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-26

cealing long box. Others Of the
royal family were seen along the dark
passage carrying parcels to the prop
erty-room, from which they emerged
with smiling, eager faces.
AS the curtain fell upon the final
tableau Of the play, with the entire
court assembled, there was not the
rusual rush for the dressing rooms.
Everyone remained on the stage, and
the princess, taking the tiny prince by
the hand, explained that she had re.
ceived letter from Santa Claus to
say that he would visit the theater
that day.
Hardly was the explanation made
when on came Santa Claus, imperson-
ated by the property man, drawing In
most wondrous Christmas tree, load.
ed with gifts and candles and fairy
things.
The poor little actor for whom all
this Joy had been prepared by his
grown comrades was too stunned to
speak. Even after q formal introduc.
ton to Santa Claus and his assurance
to the little boy that all the tree was
his, the realization came slowly and
he gave faint little squeals Of Joy az
the m4dreamed Of toys were shown to
him.
Oh. the wonderful wagons that went
half way across the stage when they
were wound up, and the funny AMI.
mails that jumped about Ill BY them.
selves. Il. s3z.
The child's delight grew and caught
Z the whole company. What = sight Il
would have been for the audience
leaving the theater could they haye
! seen on the other side Of the curtain
There was the entire court of Caror
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-26
joyful Occasion for
Child Of the State

Christmas day is usually joyless
holiday for actors, with it's two per-
formances and hurried dinner be-
tween them, writes Annie Russell.
Christmas audiences are always in a
happy mood and quickly responsive.
But the very happiness in the air has
a pathetic suggestion for the player
who must work while others play.
Still. they have their compensation
in the mysterious packages brought
up by the stage door man, which one
hasn't time to open until after the
next scene. Oh, the delight of finish.
ing that scene and opening the pack.
age.
A present from the family, who are
reunited for the holidays in the old
home, and who each send gift and q
word of loving greeting to the absent
worker.
Then the kilograms, the flowers, the
unexpected gifts from members of the
company. or little offerings from q
poor "stage hand" which touches you
deeply, because you know how much
the dollar and a half meant to him.
But on this especial Christmas day
last year there was an air Of great
but suppressed excitement in "A Roy
al Family" One met the queen II
her long court gown, struggling with
her train over one arm and huge
package In the other, groping alonl
4 . dark passage to the property
i room.
Then the cardinal, In his magnid
cent scarlet silk robes. guiltily con
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-26

tween whom and those of another
school the musical rivalry was SO In
tense that the authorities were obliged
to map out separate routes for them
In order to prevent their meeting and
coming to blows.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02
BOARDS SUSTAIN sToNAkER.
Not Guilty Of Trying to Extort Money
From Prisoners.

Denver, April 2S.-The formal report
completely eXonerating Secretary Clar-
ence l.. Stonaker of the state board of
pardons from the charges preferred by
convicts and others, was submitted
yesterday. 1t follows:
Denver, Colo, April "a 1902.
ITO His Excellency, James b. Orman,
Governor of Colorado:
''Sir-Upon your personal request,
made TO the president of the State
Board Of Charities and Correction and
made subseqent to the filing of certain
charges against c. L. Stonaker, which
charges were accompanied by the atfi-
davits furnished by one Kenneth NJ.
Laurie, an inquiry was made by the
members of our board, in conjunction
with the state board of pardons.
Two sessions We're held at the state
penltentiary at Canon City, on Sunday
afternoon and evening, April 13, 1902,
at which twenty-five persons We're e1-
amined under oath.
Adjourned sessions of this inquiry
We're held in the Senate chamber at
the state capitol, on Wednesday after
noon and evening, April 10th, and on
Saturday evening, April 10Th. In all
forty persons We're examined, under
oath. and every possible effort was
made TO secure full and complete in.
formation from all persons having
knowledge of any fact bearing upon
his investigation. A full and complete
stenographic report was made, and II
is submitted along with the papers in
this case.
Although every opportunity was
publicly given TO any person or persons
to appear during the sessions of the
joint boards to present further charges
or statements rejecting upon the OFF,
cial conduct of e. l.. Stonaker, we find
that the charges preferred against him,
of receiving or attempting to extort
money from prisoners or others have
not in any respect been sustained, and,
in our Judgment, nothing adduced III
the evidence reflects upon his official
honesty.
Respectfully submitted.
Signed by 20. S. Storrs, president;
Eleanor Lowney. Sarah S. Decker, L.
III. Enrich, William s. Friedman,
members State Board Of Charities and
Correction
The above report is cOncurred In
and adopted as the report of the State
Board of Pardons
Signed by james Doyle, William NJ.
Nickerson, w. ID. Reid, William L.
Dayton, members State Board of Par.
dons."
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02
CONDEMNED IN MISSOURI AND con-
FJsCAJeD IN NEW YORK.

Judge Clarke of ST. Louis has con-
victed and fined heavily a number OF
grocers for selling baking powders
containing alum.
The week before the Health Depart
ment OF New York seized quantity
of stun being sold for baking powder
which they found was made from
alum mixed with ground rock. and
dumped it into the river.
The Health Authorities are thus
taking effective means to prevent the
introduction into our markets OF in
furious substitutes in place OF whole
some baking powders.
As alum costs only two cents a
pound, there is great temptation for
those manufacturers who make sub
stitutes and imitation goods to use
it Alum baking powders can be de-
tected by the health authorities by
chemical analysis. but the ordinary
housekeeper. whose assistance in pro-
tecting the health of the people is i'm
portant. cannot make a chemical eX
animation. She may easily know the
that they are sold at from ten 10
twenty cents for pound can. or
that some prize-like spoon or
glass, or piece OF crockery. or wooden
ware-is given with the powder as an
inducement.
AS the people continue to realize the
Importance OF this subject and con-
sumers insist on having baking pow
der OF established name and cnarac-
ter. and as the health authorities con-
tinue their vigorous crusades, the
alum danger will. 1t is hoped. finally
be driven from our homes
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02
sPEcULATiNG IN SEATS.
It will Cost Money to See the Corona
ton Procession.

London, April 2S.-Permanent resi-.
dents of London are suffering from the
efforts being made by the city for the
coronation. There is scarcely street
through which the procession will pass,
but haG not been torn up.
The newspapers, both here and In
America, are full of misstatements
concerning the cost of seats to view
the coronation professions and as to
what the hotels will charge visitors.
Spectators and those having seats to
sell are giving the impression that
there is Il tremendous demand on the
part of rich Americans and other for.
cigners. who are said TO be paying any
price asked in order TO see the show
Ridiculous statements as to the prices
paid for certain windows or seats In
Piccadilly or elsewhere have been con.
stantly published. Seats in the best
positions in Piccadilly the most
sought-after positions, could yesterday
he had for from eighty to twenty gui.
meas. according to the row. This was
for the first days procession. For the
second day the prices asked We're from
three to seven guineas.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

Twenty miles an hour is the limit
OF speed for automobiles on country
roads in New York. The Astors and
Vanderbilts cmplain tnat this is get
ting back to the days of the stage
coach.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

The announcement that Mr.. Stee'
King Schwab has gone into copper
is somewhat puzzling The reading
world had previously supposed tina
being swathed in purple and gold he
would be content with what he wore.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

Bishop Fowler says there is no life
so conducive to laziness as the minis
try. Still, most Of the ministers seem
to overcome the tired feeling sum-
ciently to write books between times.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

When William Tillman and McLau-
rim meet they glare fiercely at each
other and pass on. In this matter
they assert their personal courage
without sacrificing their senatorial
dignity.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

Russia's announcement that she
means to get out Of ManChuria is as
good in its way as England's fami
liar pleasantly about evacuatine
Egypt.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

King Leopold butted through the
socialist mob by letting his automo-
bile go ahead at full speed. No
crowned head should venture forth
without his automobile after this.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

On advance statistics from all part.
OF the country the esteemed New York
Sun bases the prediction that there
will be great revival in bicycling
this season. Well Well, Well!
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

An artificial method has been discov.
cred of giving age to whisky. Now lei
somebody find out a way OF giving II
size
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

We do not doubt that there are
women who smoke cigarettes, but ar.
they gentlewomen?
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

A clothing clerk defeated man
for mayor of Hartford Conn. Has
Hartford, too, become tired OF the
heroes?
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

A woman's head is to adorn one o.
the new Issues Of postage stamps. Il
IS to be presumed that this will eXer'
a good influence on the mails
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

San Francisco has one saloon for
every twenty-five adult members OF
its population. They must have to
work overtime to keep some OF the
saloons going there.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

kGntuckian shot at a man ant
crippled blooded colt the other day
This will be sure to start another last
ing feud if the owner Of the colt is .
kentuckian.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

Russia has backed down from q
number Of its claims as to Manchuria,
but 1t was careful to make so many
that 1t could concede over half and
still save all it wanted.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

Mr.. Wanamaker may have been
rather effusive with the kaiser. but
the story that he worked off a pacb
OF his business cards on him is prob.
ably a canard.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

The peach crop has just been killed
for the fourth time this spring. The
cat is only a few deaths ahead now.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

Cecil Rhodes must have smiled II
his sleeve occasionally when h,
thought of the good things that woult
bs said of him after he was dead.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

Cinnamon have broken out in q
new place and are rapidly acquiring
the South American habit
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

The first man to make a success oi
the curved ball is dead, but the high
BALI inventor is still at the bat,
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

Cromwell was more of disturbeI
than most persons give him credit for
Twenty-Five novels have been writer
around his career.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

A Western insanity expert has gon'
at?
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

Handbook men are said to visit tn,
Chicago Jail to take bets on the races
from the prisoners. This ought to be
stopped. The lawyers need the money
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

America may not be "a fit place fol
a gentleman to live in but that
doesn't necessitate Mr.. Astor's living
elsewhere
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

That Wisconsin woman who wants
$4,000 for three kisses has put the
price SO high that the demand i.
bound to fall off alarmlngly.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-02

John D. Rockefeller, Jr., boasts that
he began making money at six years
of age His wagon is still hitched to
the same star.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-08

Washington. May since Dallas
was made a reserve city. the four ma
tional banks OF that city have been
made reserve agents for 200 national
banks located in Texas. LOUISIANA. Sew
Mexico. Oklahoma. Arkansas and the
Indian Territory II Is said that full
Is 800 banks are located In the terri
tory tributary TO Dallas
During The month OF April six ma
tlonal banks were organized In Texas
making a total since March Il, 1900 OF
l25. with a combined capital OF Sli,-
$4,000 The amount OF bonds deposit
ed was 1892 $50. Texas still leads
in number OF banks organized since
the new law went into effect
The total for Oklahoma 20 date IL
ffty-one banks. with a combined capt.
tai OF 81 .4iO.O 900; bonds deposited Sis2
$50. For the Indian Territory forty
two banks, with a combined capital OF
1885. 600, bonds deposited S3Gi.SOO.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-08
Thanks Of Sixth Grade.

The Sixth Grade desire TO thank
the president and ladies Of ths
Mutual Improvement Club for the
beautiful Historical pictures which
now adorn their walls. The pictures
most aptly illustrate that portion OF
the History -four Country" which
has lately been studied by the grade
They will serve the purpose (for
which they were intended) of keep
ing forever fresh the glorious deeds
OF valor by which our illustrious
forefathers won the liberty which
each American (old and young) now
stands pledged to maintain.
The sixth Grade has many en-
thusiastic students of history. They
have followed with mind and heart
the thrilling story of struggle for
American freedom. In "The Dec
laration of Independence" their
enthusiasm was equalled only by
the devotion of those brave spirits
who pledged their lives, their for
tunes, and sacred honor, to the sup
port of their belief.
Again the students in sympathetic
zeal. helped to secretly fortify Bun
ker Hill" and to warily slip around
Cornwallis's oversure forces at
Trenton" only to surprise him by
capturing the desired military stores
at Princeton. They grieved ut
the untimely death OF Montgomery"
and rejoiced at the surrender of
Burgoyne. They grew wild with
patriotic joy at the "battle of York
town. only TO sadden with unspeak-
able emotion as Washington appear
ed before Congress to surrender to
that august body the Commission"
he had So honorably held. But the
picture that charms and thrills and
inspires them most is Washington %
himsslf. He Is their immortalized
ideal character. His
greatness they would emulate-and
they will be better and stronger for
having his face, with all its sugges-
tive train OF thought, ever before
their eyes.
Having received so gracious to-
ken Of interest from the NJ. /. c., the
pupils feel constrained To endeavor
to deserve it. Their gratitude will
be shown by "A reader response to the
efforts Of parents, friends,
and teachers for building up in them
all-rouud, genuine, Incompatible
American girls and boys. 80
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-08

deal of work, and hustling very
hard to meet the requirements of
the association. The members
generally being without cash, and
carload of boxes costing good
deal of money-about SS00-it
will be seen that he had quite a
problem to solve. But he solved it
somehow, and the growers are all
supplied, and Mr.. Simpson carry
ing the responsibility. He is do
ing his work so we'll, and working
so hard TO do il, that il is TO be
hoped that through his commits
sions, he will get a fair compensa-
ton for his labor. Through Mr..
Simpsons ehorts, the growers are
getting their packages at lower
prices than dealers at Dallas and
other Texas points are selling
them.
The use Of the compress build
ing has been generously donated TO
the association by Manager Walter
Wipprecht for storing boxes and
crates, and for packing and pre-
pairing goods for shipment. An
Informal meeting fthe association
was held at the compress last Sat
urday, but no business Of impor-
tonce was transacted.
Mr.. Simpson informs The Eagle
that The first shipment of snap
beans, sold in Dallas, brought 50
cents net per third bushel box.
These were sold for Mr.. ]. G..
Lloyd of Reliance. They were
correctly and neatly packed, and
reflected credit on Mr.. Lloyd as a
truck growor. This was a good
price, and has encouraged the
growers.
Mr. Simpson has a card in this
paper, elsewhere, naming his ship
ping days, and other points Of in
ierest TO members Of the associa-
ton.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-08
THE TRUCK GROWERS.
MEETING LAST SATURDAY WAS ONLY
AN INFORMAL ONE-PR0DUcTS
MOVING. AND BRINGING
GOOD RETURNS.

The Eagle has had many calls
for information from persons in
lerested in the truck growers
movement, especially as to what
was done at the meeting last Sat-
urday.
The secretary and manager, Mr..
Simpson, is a very busy man now,
and has had but little time TO
make reports TO newspapers. We
learn from him, however, that he
has got in car Of boxes, crates,
etc., and has supplied the various
members of the association with
such packages as they required.
Part Of his car was sold at Millican
and a part to parties at Kosse, and
some remain subject TO the orders
Of members of the Brazos county
association. Those wishing them
are requested to order at once, as
the rest will be sold to outside as
sociations when it is thought
this association is supplied.
Mr.. Simpson is doing a great
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-08
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by L. S. Ross Chapter U. D. c.,
Upon the Death Of Mrs. J. ]. Adams.

Whereas, The Reaper whose name
is Death, pursuing his ceaseless mis-
sion through the harvest field Of the
world, has recently stricken down
one well-known and well-beloved In
the city OF Bryan; therefore be It
Resolved, That we, the members
Of l.. 5. Ross Chapter, L. d. c., here
by give utterance to the heartfelt
sorrow we experience in view of the
death Of our sister, Mrs. j. j. Adams.
As individuals, we mourn that we
are bereft OF friend, whose many
valuable and lovely qualities Of mind
and heart rendered her a most useful
and genial member of society and Of
the church. As "a Chapter, We de-
plore the loss Of one, who, for two
years previous to the present, as our
executive head, led us by her good
Judgment, encouraged US by her co,
operative labors, and stimulated us
by her enthusiasm in the cause so dear
to us as Southern women.
That we would we might pour the
oil OF consolation into the sOrely
wounded hearts of those who, most
of all, are by this sad event, "Smit-
ten of God, and afflicted Could
sympaty tighten their woe, surely
the burden would be lifted. God
grant TO them grace 10 realize the
tenderness Of the Fatherly hand
which wounds TO heal-of the gra-
cious voice which says: "What /
do thou knowest not now. but thou
shalt know hereafter"
That the foregoing he recorded up
on memorial page Of the minutes
Of l.. ;. Ross Chapter, L. ID. G.
That the members Of the Chapter
will wear the badge Of mourning for
thirty days.
That this action Of the Chapter be
sent for publication to the Confeder-
ate Veteran, to the Bryan Morning
Eagle and 10 the Confederate Soldier
and Daughter, and copy thereof be
sent to the bereaved family of the
deceased.
Mrs. j. ID. West,
Mrs. +. J. Garth,
Mrs. w. ). Wilson,
Committee.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-08
Death Of Mrs. Martha nix.

Greenylle. Tex. May Hunt coun-
tvs oldest citizen Is dead Mrs Martha
Xix. who was perhaps the oldest wom-
an in the south passed away between
/ and o'clock Tuesday morning az the
home OF her grandson. Joe cinnamon,
in the Cedar Grove community. six
miles southwest OF this city. She re-
tired Monday night at her bedtime,
about 10 o'clock. In her usual good
health and cheerful spirits and the
family were awakened about ] o'clock
10 find her choking. She was strug-
Cling for breath and rapidly sinking
but death relieved her suffering In
about 10 minutes. She was 1902 years
OF age
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-08
shot uim..Ifto Death

FL Paso. Tex. May IA. II. Soho.
held half brother OF former Lieutenant
General Schoheld. committed suicide
here by shooting himself In the mouth
with a large caliber revolver. Scho.
field was a man Of family. secretary Of
the Baptist church. and bOokkeeper
for the Caples Lumber company. He
hid himself behind large pile OF lum.
Der at the lumber yard. and put bul.
let through his brain. A note ad'
dressed 20 his wife was found beside
him. but 10 IL he gave no cause for
taking his own life. The coroner's
verdict was suicide Schoheld came
here three years ago from Missouri.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-08

GIVE US A CALL.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-08
BRIGHTLIGHT CHURCH DEDICATED.
Great Gathering TO Witness the Cere-
monies Sunday.

The new Free Baptist church re-
Gently erected at Brightlight, near
Harvey, was dedicated by Rev. A..
NJ. Stewart and Rev. w. T. Wood
Sunday, April 4. Probably thou
sand people were present, many Of
them from Bryan, and a magnif.
cent dinner was served on the
grounds. The music was excellent
and was led by Mr.. Allen Dyes.
The dedicatory sermon by Rev.
Stewart was a thoughtful and edi-
flying address and made a profound
impression. The new church is
commodious, handsomely finished
and one Of the incest in the coun-
try. 1t is a credit not only to the
people Of the Brightlight commu-
nifty, but to the county at
large.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-08
MlnI.,nr. s,erm >, crawford.

Crawford. Tex. May IA miniature
tornado wended It's way through town
Tuesday. II struck the southern side
OF town. doing considerable damage o
the seeley & Farley corn-shelling ma
chlnery. II unroofed the gin and seed.
houses OF the round bale gin and
bounded 10 the Santa Re depot. where
Il did some damage OF a minor char
acter. Il passed out on the north side
OF town. leaving bits Of wreokage o
mark it's narrow path, but did no
damage OF much consequence.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-08
AppIIe.,lon for writ ~ Error.

Austin. Tex. May Application for
writ OF error has been filed In the SUI
preme court by the attorney general
in behalf Of the state In the case OF
the State OF Texas vs.. the Waters
Pierce oil company on appeal from
McLennan. The state lost the case
on questions OF fact In the trial court.
and Il was affirmed by the Third court
OF civil appeals on questions OF law.
The latter court having held uncon-
stitutlonal the antitrust acts OF 1883
and 1895. and the suit was Instituted
under those acts.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-08
Mrs. Rhoda Ann Martin.

Mrs. Rhoda Ann Martin, age 81
years, 2 months and % days, died
yesterday at 1880 a. m, in this
city at the home OF her son.in.lGw
Mr.. T. ]. Caywood. Mrs. Martin
had been o resident OF Bryan ever
since the town was established,
coming here from Millican with
the advent Of the railroad. She
came to Texas IN 1S4S with her
husband, Mr.. w. r. Martin, who was
killed at the first battle at Manas-
sas in the civil war. She leaves
two sons and four daughters, name
ly, Mr.. Polk Martin, Of Kurten,
Mr.. Monroe Martin, Of Batesyille,
Davilla county, Texas, Mrs. Ste
phen Greer, OF Peach Greek, Bra
zos county, Mrs. j. G. Davis, Mrs.
Jane Collard and Mrs. Bette A.
Caywood, all of this city. All of
her children were raised in Brazos
county and all married in the coun-
ty except Mr.. Polk Martin. Mrs.
Martin was life long christian,
and the many friends Of the fami-
ly will read with sorrow of her
death.
The funeral will be this morning
at 10 o'clock, at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Caywood. Inter
ment will be at the city cemetery
in Bryan.