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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
down the Rio Grande. -

Some years since the citizens Of
Laredo and New Laredo conceived
the idea of nttiugly celebrating
Washington Birthday (Feb. ~ by
suitable INSTRUMENTATION iicstas
aud parades, and from a small source
this has grown To magnificent
event, unsurpassed In It's spendid
surroundings aud interesting partic-
ulars by anything Of "A similar ma
ture.
Gated ON the border line between the
two Great Republics, occurring at "A
season Of the year when business
cares press lightly, and a. time
when weather conditions In that Loo
cality are ideal, this event offers un-
surpassed inducements 10 the pleas
urc-sockcr.
This year the celebration will con-
SiSt of three days continuous fcstiyi-
ties, Feb. Dist, 22d aud 2ji. the priu-
cipal day Of course being the 22d, and
the program, which Is very elaborate,
will comprise several new aud iutor-
esting features among which may be-
mentioned daylight and night bull
fights, the latter by electric illumiu-
alton, torchlight paradcs, ombDdy-
ing typical Mexican and Indian
features. sham battle and capture ~
the city 10y the Indians. naval fire.
works, military drills aud display
evolutions, historical pngehuts aud
trades display, flower carnival baud
and musical contests, etc.
For this occasion low excursion
rates will be made ~ LAREDO. allen
for the benefit Of those who desire ~
see more Of Mexican life and cus
toms. arrangements have been Inh,is
for sale Of teu-day excursion tlsksfs
10 Monterey, permitting sDYp-pysf
at Laredo In order ~ take lu tlr g..
tcrnational celebration.
Any particular Information desired
can be- ascertainod from youfueaf,st
ticket agent, or by addressing.
ID. j. Price,
G.. p. & T. A., /. 4 q. y. ~. u. .
Palestine, Tex.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
WILL SAIL SATURDAY.
Prince Henry WIN Leave nerlin for IN
United States.


Berlin Feb. ll.-Prlnce Henry OF
Prussia will sail Tor the United States
on Saturday Even should President
Roosevelts sons illness result fatally
before that time Il Is probable the
prince viii enter upon his Journey. I'M
less O. should rpnelr 20 ha President
Ro8sv,lts desire that his visit Doc do
fcr-aI or omitted altogether
Associated Press bulletins telling OF
the illness OF President R0osayelrs
son have been sent t1 fhH prince nc
Schloss The prince manifested anx-
ious interest Boo them and expressed his
sorrow at young RHUseyelts Illness.
and said be- hoped Doc would recover
10 U.s. understood that both Emperor
William and Prince Henry have sent
personal messages Co President RUosc-
Welt
The FIRST impulse OF Prince Henry
was 90 postpone his trip or give 10 mp
altogether be VAS advised. uuwoy-
or. not 10 make this decision.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
A. & N. COLLEGE
+. Experiment Station Council Established.
Establishment Of the Troupe
Station.
sneclnl 10 GALVESTON News.

Special TO Galveston News.
College Station, Brazos Co., Tex,
FEB. S.-The board of trustees at a
recent meeting established an ex-
pertinent station council of the
following membership: Hon. JEFF
lerson Johnson of the board OF
trustees, the president of the col
lege, the director, chemist and
veterinarian, of the experiment
station. The council will deter
mine the character of all expert
ments to be made, and approve all
bulletins published. 1t will also
have control of, and approve all
expenditures of station money,
both state and national, appropri-
ated by the board of trustees. 1t
will also disburse to the heads OF
departments all station money I'M
appropriated by the board. The
council organized by electing the
president Of the college as chair.
man, and the secretary of the board
as secretary of the council. A COM
mi,tee was formed, consisting Of
Director Johnson of the board, the
director, and the agriculturist of
the station, to whom was referred
the experiments to be carried out
at the Beeyille sub-,tation. The
council has approved the expendi
ture of S25O0 in permanent i'm
proyements at the Beeville station
this year.
The establishment Of the Troupe
station has been put in the hands
of two members of the council and
tn horticulturist of the station, a.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12

a committee, and tits expected that
important experiments will be
under way there this year; most of
these experiments will relate TO
problems in truck growing. A
superintendent of the Troupe sta.
ton has not yet been selected, but
a choice will be made some time
| soon.
Plans have been accepted for the
chemical and veterinary laboratory
! building, provided for by the last
legislature. II will be a two-story
brick and provided with the mod.
ern convenience for instruction
and laboratory work. 1t will add
greatly to the capacity and useful
ness of these two leading indus.
trial departments of the college.
Important improvements are
under way on the campus and
grounds. The natatorium has been
thoroughly repaired and placed in
good condition.. The residences of
the "old brick line" have been re-
paired and much improved. Gath
right Hall, one of the oldest build.
ings on the grounds, is undergoing
repairs and will be made more
seryiceable and durable.
A new electric light and ice plant
with the latest improved machinery
is now in operation in the new
power house, and the capacity for
both lights and ice is now suili-
cient tn meet the college needs.
The faculty has been sitting in
extra session for the review of next
years catalogue. II is understood
that their work is about complete, .
and that there will not be very
many important changes. The
most important one is raising the .
requirement for entrance to 10
years of age.
Important station bulletins will
soon be issued by the departments
OF chemistry, veterinary science
and horticulture respectively.
The professor Of civil engineering
has had his class at work in max
ing a survey and plat Of the
grounds with a view of having a
permanent plan to serve as a guide
in the improvement and develop
ment of the college site. !
Mr.. Gideon, an assistant in the
mechanical engineering depart
ment, has recently been elected
superintendent of manual training
in the public schools of Columbus,
Ca, and has resigned here and left
for that place.
Mr.. W. c. Martin, assistant sta
ton chemist, has been granted a
years leave of absence to study at
the Boston Institute Of Technology.
His place has been supplied for the
year by DR.. n. Fraenckel Of New
York City.
The discipline and military bear
ing Of the corps of cadets have been
greatly improved under the able
guidance Of Captain Avery Of the
United States army.
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and was made after a careful examin
alton by Dr. Lambert. the family ply
stefan Of President Roosevelt
Groton. Mass. Feb. ll.-At n
o'clock this morning Secretary Cortel.
you made the following statement:
The condition OF Theodore Roose-
welt. Jr. remains unchanged. The
pleurisy which has developed this
morning has proved very slight thus
far"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
SENTENCE SUSPENDED.

Evil Companion. Pull Down e Hank Mes.
srngrr AZ Brooktyn.
New York. Feb. u.-Aith0ugh De
had been convicted ~ stealing $1,000.
sentence has been suspended on ~.
bert J. Ayres. 10 years old. Of Brook
Ign. Ayres was q bank messenger en-.
ployel by the Union National bank OF
Brooklyn. Some time ago Dee disop
peared with $1,000 OF the banks money.
Hc was traced to Canada and brought
back Judge Crane said bs and the
president OF the bank had looked into
the cause and had concluded Nyres'
downfall was due 90 evil companions
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
A pntIrnI I.n MnnrN.

Danville. H.. Feb. ll.-F. NJ. Zellers
a patient I'm the hospital NJ the Ma.
tioual Military home here has rocciy.
ed a letter from the American consul
at Tlen Tsin. China. stating that his
daughter. Margaret Zellers, had com.
mitted suicide there Dec %. and that
he held $4,000 in gold which she had
left for her father.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
Pr. at Comnnche. I. T

Fort Worth. Tex, Feb IA spe-
cial Co the Mail Telegram from Go.
manche. ]. r.. says fire there destroyed
brick storehouse and contents.
Losses are. W. W. Kidd. dry goods.
Wilkinson & Wilkinson. lawyers, Dr.
BARLEY. physician; DR.. Baker. dentist
and the telephone exchange. .togcth-
or with the stock OF goods OF a new
merchant just moved from Ladonia.
Insurance light.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12

Fort Worth. Tex. Feb. ll.-Walter
Howard, charged with burglary. and
another prisoner. wanted In Houston,
eat out OF the hospital department OF
the county jail Monday night Other
prisoners refused 10 join them. They
made good their escape.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
Fatal Duel In a saloon.

Trinidad. Col. Feb. ll.-Louls
Chambers and Teleseu Truiillo fought
a duel with pistols In a saloon at
Bowen. In which the latter was In
stantly killed and Chambers received
wounds from which he died several
hours later.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
COSTLY GAS BILL.

Judge Awarded $500 Damages for Ga
Company Cutting on supply.
New York. Feb l1.-Because City
Judge Bennett Of Mount Vernon re-.
fused 20 pay a gas bin OF Sl65. which
he conteuded he had never contracted
the gas company turned on his supply
three years ago lie brought suit and
the gas company carried the case "a
the appellate division OF the supreme
court. which has just handed down a
decision affirming judgment for $4,000
In favor of Judge Bennett Tor the In
convenience 90 which be had been
put. The damages were assessed at
the rate OF s. per day.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12

London. Feb IA special dispatch
received here from Rome says that at
a meeting OF representatives OF ltal-
ian lodges OF Free Masons Il was de-
clded that Italian Free Masonry should
cease TO be a secret society
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12

An Easter bazaar will bee held one
or two days during the week previ-
Gus to Easter for the benefit Of the
Ladies' Aid Society Of the Baptist
church.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
Hotel Arrivals.
EXCHANGE.


T. Steinhart, f. G Fain, 81 Louis
VI r Kennedy, II b Humphrey, Tay-
lor; II G Terrell, II Randolph, G w
Carr, u b Hatch, Houston; III Wal
ton, Chicago; \ Blumenthal, Phila-
delphia; V Currie, Huntsville; q
l. Ely, + b Meyer, New York; \ ;
Scott, o r Hoecker, Galveston; II A
Hogue, agent Married for Money;
y II Tracy, Rockdale; G II Bellows,
Boston; VIM Kirlicks, Hearne; j
Adoue, Calvert; q l. GoOch, Waco
TUCKER HOUSE.
jill Baldwin, New Orleans; W ;
Watson. Huntsville; VI d KINNEY,
Hollis; II J Floyd and family
Bryan.
CENTRAL.
Ice Edge. Kurten;P II Arlington,
Millican; j Adams, city.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
W. A. WATKINS.
hiio,Ssy I la.
Tie r.i,ss one, s,., Mad.

u shyrAs sgne'tGs with Dyspep.is.
Indigestion sgYf stomach. Heart.
h1'h. 'sss ne sIspspsls Tablets. All
Druggists a's sYihanzsd ~ the manu-.
ia'i4fsfs ~ refund tho money IA any
'ass they fail ~ cure. Price so CEN
per Da'kHEs Remember the nam.
BE, DIspsp.'s Tablets. NJ II. JAmeg
the leading druggist. bryan, Texas
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12

Monroe Edge is getting mp a splen-
did scheme for advertising Brazos
county, in which he is seeking CO.
operation by the business men. IL
will advertise the town and county
widely and judiciously, and deserves
the cooperation he seeks.
The Core-Carlisle company will
appear at the opera house two nights
and Saturday matinee commencing
Friday, Feb. Is, with their original
comedy drama, Married for Mon
ey." Prices, p, 80 and 81 cents.
Found-One set dinner plates,
cost Bic, and set cups and saucers,
cost 90, M CouIter's. DIV
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
YOUNG ROOSEVELT WORSE

Development. show nim 90 Have n"ubl'
FnrQm"nis-
Groton. Mass. Feb ll.-Theodort
Roosevelt. Jr.. the eldest son OF Prcsi
dent Roosevelt has double pneumonia
otherwise his condition is unchanged
The boy is seriously sick. but II Is toe
early 10 say what the chances are Tor
his recovery.
This was the statement issued by
George D. Cortclyou secretary 20 the
president. at o'clock Monday night
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized 10 announce

j. l.. FOUNTAIN
az O candidate for recollection rs rep
resentative from the 10Th district
(Brazos county,, subject 10 the ac-
ton Of the Democratic party.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12
WEDNESDAY, FEB. IL, 1902.
FoR CONGREss.

r. T.. PRINCE,
of Navarro County,
subject to the Kansas City Demo-
cratic platform aud the action Of the
Democratic party.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12

SCOTT FIELD,
Of Robertson County,
sul iect 10 the action OF the Demo-
crnuc primaries.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-12

Lee Edge. Kurten; T. II Arlington,
Millican; j J Adams, city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-19

married and lives at No. So South Twenty
| third street. He and his brother. Z. E
Nurrell. are members OF the undertaking
| firm Of J. p. Nurrelrs Sons. with establish
! ments ut No. li01 Market street and 2SJi
Hickory street. He served two terms as
! member OF the House OF Delegates. His
brother was former Speaker OF the House
and is member OF the present House.
MIurrell was indicted on January q. with
eX-Councilmen Charles Kratz and Emil a.
Meysenhurg by the December Grand Jury.
The Indictment was found on the testimony
of Philip Stock and Charles ii. Turner OF
the Suburban Railway Company and Rich
ard Hospes. president OF the German Saw
inss Institution. who testified that in con-
sideration of sf5.0J Mrrrell was to use his
influence with members OF the House to
secure the passage OF n bill granting a
valuable franchise TO the Suburban Railway
Company The money was deposited in a
box in the Mississippi Valley Trust Com
pany vaults. and Murrell held one key TO
the box and Stock the other.
The Murrell brothers are considered we'll
on financially. F. f. Murrell was accepted
on his brothers. bond without=hesitation.
his qualification as TO bis financial re-
sponsibility being considered satisfactory.
METSENBURG CASE
To BE CALLED TODAY.
The case OF Emil A. Meysenburg. indicted
for bribery in the Suburban case. will be
called for trial to-day. The defendant has
called for a special venire of Jurors in this
case. There is probability that a continu-
ance will be granted in this case.
Attorney Thomas B. Harvey. accompanied
by Al Wagenmann. Clerk OF the Court OF
Criminal Correction. and Louis Zepp. his
chief deputy. departed for Hot Springs last
night, to be absent three weeks.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-19
GOLDEN BROWN.
The Color Sought In Coffee.

When a person has been shown that
change in food or drink can make ana ksep
one well it is a thing not likely to De 10Y
Coffee is a killer for many people. and,
of course, when left OFF. the user VIII prob
outside help. but when Postum Food Coffee
is used the return to health Is mucn nOre
rapid, for Postum Is distinct ana Well
fee flavor. and a beautiful deep brown col
or that changes to golden brown when
A Chicago man. Peter G. Hoist, at 3ls
Englewocd avenue. writes: Reading in the
paper the other day something about Pos.
Ium Cereal, 1t awoke In me REMINISCENT
About five years ago. when was a mis-
cradle dyspeptic. / first heard of Postum
ie Il had been affiicted FOR years with chron-
ic dyspepsia, and all the medicines l had
tried in vain aim One by % Sss has
what 1 should do for relief.
My first taste of Postum was about ~
cream with it. for knew what the result
would be with my stomach That Is. !
thought I did. I have since learned tha:
dyspeptics. but had my first taste with
only hot water in II and q little sugar. The
second cup followed the first and a third
munching some of the dry grains Of Postum
as 1 was determined to investigate its ef-
fects thoroughly.
THAT day / had no dinner. and expert
enced no distressing sensations on the con-
trary felt as though my appetite had been
appeased. ~
The next day oegan to use Postum reg
ularly and before the first package had
been entirely used / discovered the most
encouraging symptoms. The dyspepsia ana
headache which L had been subject to daily.
entirely disappeared. also the distressing
vomiting spells. The bowels improved stead
fly and regularly.
Il ate cautiously, but was sustained by
the Postum Coffee. After the first pack
age tried it with milk, then with cream.
Without experiencing the least inconveni-
ence OF course / was delighted and the
future looked bright From that first ex-
perience up to date my health has been
139 to 1S7 pounds, and can digest anything
desire. can say honestly and cheerfuliy
enc suffering the tortures OF dyspepsia"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-19

any note was made in 1850 This was in ia
vor Of Lncolns election 10 the presidency.
strong Speech ON Slavery.
From that time Mr.. Hitchcock took active
part In political matters. In 1861 he was
elected delegate to the Missouri State
Convention, which was called TO consider
the relation of Missouri to the Union. In
this convention he made a mastery speech.
answering Judge Redd's address favoring
M'ssouri's neither making war against the
General Government nor coercing seeding
State. He voted against declaring that
slavery should be permitted south of the
Missouri Compromise line
At the special request Of General W. T.
St erman. Mr.. Hitchcock was appointed Ad-
jutant General of Volunteers in the Union
Army in 1ss4 He was given the rank OF
Major. and served with General Sherman's
army. being with that corps during its
march to the sea and at General Johnston's
surrender. He carried dispatches telling of
this surrender and the agreement which
followed II ID Washington.
In 1869 Mr.. Hitchcock was offered the
post of United States Judge for the Eighth
Circuit which he declined. on account of
Ill health. After trip of two years in
China and Japan. he resumed mis- law prac-
tice in St Louis becoming a member Of
the firm of Hitchcock. Madill & Finkeln-
burg. Besides the specific practice of law.
he performed many private trusts, and be-
came interested in large business and finan-
ciaI transactions.
Although a busy man. Mr.. Hitchcock was
able to devote much time to affairs bene-
fitting his fellow-ctiZens. In 1859 he became
a director of Washington University. and
served on the board Up to the time of his
death. His principal work in this connec-
ticn was the aid he gave to organizing the
St. Louis Law School. branch of the uni
versity.
Trustee of the Shaw Will.
Mr.. Hitchcock was one of the original
trustees named in Henry Shaw's will OF
the Missouri Botanical Garden. For many
years he had taken important part in
the direction of this great institution He
was one Of the organizers OF the Missouri
and American Bar associations. He was
a strong advocate of civil-service re-
form, and in 1851 he organized the Missouri
Ciyii-Service Association. and afterwards
served as president for several years.
Mr.. Hitchcock was u member OF the
Missouri Commandery of the Military Or
der OF the Loyal Legion. and of Ransom
Post. No. 13l. Grand Army OF the Republic.
also of Washington University. the st.
Louis and the Commercial clubs Of ST.
and Lawyers clubs of New York
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-19
MYSTERIOUS ASSAULT
ON WEALTHY WOMAN
Mrs. Ellen Carey's Throat Cut
From Ear to Ear-Robbery
the Supposed Motive.

| Mrs. Ellen Carey. 73 years old. and wealthy
! was taken to the City Hospital shortly be-
! fore midnight suffering from a cash inches
| long In her throat. Bridget Tracy. "a years
| old. a servant employed by Mrs. Carey.
was with her.
A silver caseknife. blood covered. Is in
the possession OF the police. and is believed
to be the weapoa used.
Shortly after IL o'clock a boy rushed into
the Dayton Street Police Station and in
formed the officers that Mrs. Carey had
been murdered. He is a neighbor's son.
Several officers FASTENED to the house.
which is n few blocks from the station.
They found Mrs Carey on the fioor, blood
gushing from the wound. She was uncon-
sc.ous
An ambulance was summoned and she
was hurried to the City Hospital.
Bridget Tracy was in the house when :hs
police arrived. She had notified the neigh
bors, who sent the boy to the police sta
tion.
The servant girl told the police that
some person had knocked at the door about
IL o'clock. She stated that Mrs. Carey had
gone to the door and that a man wearing
a SLOUGH hat had forced his way into the
room. Immediately upon entering she de
clared he slashed Mrs. Carey's throat ana
then ran from the 70 IN.
The girl was very much excited and
seemed to be laboring under a great mental
strain.
The police say Mrs. Carey's husband died
recently leaving her considerable money:
also that her sister. Mrs. McGee. OF Sher-
idan avenue. left her several thousand dol
lars at her death. two months ago.
1t has been stated by neighbors that Mrs.
Carey kept much Of this money in her
house. The police began at once to search
for the money. believing that the assault
was committed by some person who knew
of It's whereabouts. and cut Mrs. Carey's
throat intending to murder her In order to
gain possession OF the wealth.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-19

Henry Hitchcock. prominent lawyer. poll
tician and trustee of the Missouri Botanical
Garden. and the original of Stephen Brice
In Winston Churchilrs novel, THE Crisis"
died at his home, No. "a Vandeventer place.
yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from heart
failure.
Mr.. Hitchcock had been sick several
weeks, and all the members of his family
were beside his bed when he passed away,
He became unconscious at 6 O'Clock Monday
night. and all hope was given up.
Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen
Hitchcock. a brother, was at the bedside,
having hurried to his brother at the first
news Of his serious illness. ten days ago,
and had been with him constantly since.
Mr.. Hitchcock leaves a widow and two
sons. Henry and George Hitchcock, both
graduates of Yale University.
The funeral arrangements have not been
fully decided upon. but Mr. Hitchcock prob
ably will be buried Friday morning from
the residence to Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Churchill . Relative.
John F. Shepley. who married Mr.. Hitch
cocks niece, said. in speaking of the char
acter in 'The CrisfS': Il have no doubt
that he inspired Winston Churchill in writ
ing his novel. The Crisis Incidents in the
book correspond exactly with incidents In
the life Of Mr.. Hitchcock. and as Mr..
Churchill is & distant relative of the family.
he is fully acquainted with the life Of Mr..
Hitchcock"
Henry Hitchcock for half a century was
known as one OF the leading members of
the st. Louis bar. He was born July 3. 1S2S.
at Spring Hill. near Mobile, Ala. He came
Of a distinguished New England family. his
great-grandfather having been General
Ethan Allen. the hero OF Ticonderoga- His
early education was received in his native
State. and in 1886 he was graduated from
the University of Nashville.
Immediately after leaving the Nashville
institution Mr.. Hitchcock entered Yale.
from which university he was graduated
with high honors in 1siS On finishing his
college career, he undertook the study of
law in New York. In ISL Mr.. Hitchcock
came to St. Louis and was admitted to the
bar in the latter part of that year. He be-
gan practice, and shortly afterwards became
assistant editor Of the St. Louis Intelli-
geneer, a Wing newspaper.
In 1857 Mr.. Hitchcock was married to
Miss Mary Collier. eldest daughter Of the
late George Collier. one of St Louiss most
wealthy merchants. He Joined the ranks Of
the Republican party when it was first Or
sanized. and Immediately became prominent
in party affairs. His first political speech Of