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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-01-03


The first word a child utters "a ant
to be mother" and the cid man in HIS
dying dream calls: Mother, Motherw
1t matters not whether she was brought
up In the surroundings of city and
In afiiuent home and was dressed ap-
propriately with reference to the de-
nands OF modern life or whether she
wore the old time cap and great. round
speotacles and apron of her own make
and knit your socks with her own nee
dies seated by the broad fireplace, with
great backlog ablaze, on winter
night. 1t matters not how many wrin-
kles crossed and recrossed her face or
how much her shoulders stopped with
the burdens of long life. If you
painted Madonna. hers would be the
face. What gentle hand she had
when we were sick and what a voice
TO soothe pain, and was there any one
who could so I'll up room with peace
and purity and light? And what a
sad day that was when we came home
and she could greet us not, for her lips
were forever still Come back, mother,
in these Christmas times and take your
O4N PtoSC ohds as ten vi tWtnty VI ulty
years ago, come and open the old b.
BILE as you used to: read and kneel In
the same place where you used to pray
and look upon US, as of old, when you
wished US merry Christmas or hap
py new year! But. no! That would
not be fair to call you back. You had
troubles enough and aches enough and
bereavements enough while you were
here. larry by the throne. mother,
till we join you there. your prayers all
answered, and in the eternal home
stead of our. God we shall again keep
from your thrones. all you a.orided
mothers. and say TO all these. your sons
and daughters, words OF love. words, OF
warning, words OF cheer. They need
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
Cir, Dead and Man shot.

81. Louis. Jan. when the police
forced a room in the Gould hotel Tues
day night. the inanmate body OF a
young woman. subsequently identified
MS Pear Sutton. of Jerseyville, H., and
IN bed near II was Charles II. Hol.
combe. Of Texas. fatally wounded. The
woman had been struck on the head
with a sharp instrument, evidently a
Ratchet. and Holcombe was suffering
from bullet wounds.
Holcombe who was in a comatose
condition. whispered:
II did not shoot myself. | don't
know who shot me or the girl"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
A DIFFICULT PROBLEM
The Alaskan Boundary Dispute One
That Is Hard TO Settle.
OPPOSED BY CANADA
II Ia Believed Great Britain Would
Compromise the Frontier Line II
Canada Would Only Give
Her Consent In the Case.

London. Jan. lit is admitted that
the Alaskan boundary question is the
most diricult problem that faces Sec
Rotary Hay and Lord Pauncefote. The
British foreign office is obliged to take
wider view OF foreign affairs than
presents itself 20 any single colonial
government. while II is nj the same
time anxious 70 give full weight TO the
wishes OF any part Of the empire most
directly concerned in any particular
question arising between IL and It's
neIehbors. Canada is believed TO be
less disposed to compromise such
dispute as that involved Ia the Alas
kan frontier than the imperial author
tiles would be. II they are not pressed
by colonial opinion. but all the same.
the hope is expressed that the present
moment. when England's relations
with America are on favorable foot
INK will not be allowed TO pass with.
out a general settling up.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
AReITRATloN MAY fAIL.
chnrs Dsisgssisa Refuses 10 sisa shs
Compulsory riss.

City OF Mexico. Jan. The arbitra-
tion situation OF the Pan-Amerioan
conference Is really critical. IL the
Chileans do not yield and allow the
compulsory plan to be reported to the
conference. only two solutions are
possible Either thSA must withdraw
from the conference.-the allow II to
conclude without them. or ten South
and Central American delegations Will
withdraw. practically breaking up the
conference. There is considerable In
dignation against the Chileans on the
part OF other South Americans on the
ground that the Chlleans expressly
agreed TO the compromise whereby the
Peruvians and Argentines were to sign
The Hague convention. on condition
that a compulsory plan OF arbitration
was also TO be reported 20 the confer
ence. and that now the Chleans repu-
date the agreement and want the dele
cations who are In favor Of compulsory
arbitration TO sign IL outside OF the
conference. or Fin corner as It's adj
vocatcs Indignantly put Il.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
FELL ip,o IN. Firs.

Aubrey. Tex. Jan. THE little 3
year.old girl Of A. l.. Scott. living
about seven miles south ~ here. was
burned 10 death She had gone out
20 the field where some OF the older
children were cleaning mp some land
and had a fire to burn up the trash.
The little girl. in passing around the
Are. stumbled and fell In. and before
she could be rescued was so badly
burned that she died in about two
hours.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
Mus, sell Panama Canal.

Paris. Jan. All the newspapers
here publish an address 20 the share
holders OF the Panama Canal com
pany. issued by NJ. Bunau-Narilla, a
large shareholder. who made an appeal
10 the shareholders and others 10 con-
tribute n start az the beginning OF the
new year towaTd funds to carry on
the work Of the canal
In this address. which takes mp hall
a page OF space in tho papers. NJ.
Buuau- Varrilla gives the text OF let
ter which he recently wrote to the
rev president OF the canal NJ. 30
commencing the decision TO attempt
the lmpTac cable task OF reopening
the negotiations with Washington FOR
the sale OF the company.s property, ana
urges that the only course open, In or
der 10 save the situation is for the
company 10 make before Jan. a
straightforward oner to sell the prop
erty for $40 900 900.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
10, snrlnv. Gambler Dad.

Hot Springs. Ark. Jan. lie. p.
Smith. for 30 years the proprietor OF
the Arlington Hall and one Of the bes,
known sporting men In the south died
here OF apopleNy He had been III
only "a few days and the announce
ment OF his death created the great
est surprise IN the circles where he Is
best known. lie WAS the first gam
bier OF the city, and during all his "a
reer was a factor In local politics.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
Du. up . skslstsR.

Waco. Tex, Jan. IAN excavation
made ia the southern portion OF the
city uncovered a human skeleton al
a depth Of four feet under the surface
The skull had been opened at the top
with a saw and other appearance IN
dictate that post mortem examination
was made prior TO interment. As no
burials have occurred in that portion
OF the city In the memory OF the Old
est inhabitants IL is believed the re-
mains found are those OF an early
Texas pioneer who died under circun-
stances causing an autopsy OF the brain
10 be made. The cutting and saving
was done in a primitive manner.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
Ann,h.r n.llrs.a rcr p.ll..

Austin. Jan. lit was learned here
that the international and Great
Northern Railway company is 90 con
tlnue It's extensions Ia Texas. that
the rumors that u would build 20
Beaumont are Co become q reality. and
that the northern cE..ne'on will have
branch from C0gs.uaua 90 Dallas.
and that work will begin on both ey-
tensions before 1902 has expired.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02

Hamilton, Mon. Jan. l.-B. X. An
derson. alias Byron A. Keith, was ar
rested by "a Pinkerton detective. II Il
alleged that Anderson. while telegraph
operator and express agent at Stutt
CART. Ark. about year ago. abscond
ed with a package Of currency con
tanning $4,000 deserving his wife snC
two children. The prisoner acknowl
edges his identity. aud has consented
10 return 10 Arkansas without rsquisi
ton papers. and will leave with tbs
officers Thursday
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
King Again Convicted.

CIeburne Tex. Jan The third
case against George King charged
with burglary was tried Tuesday. The
first jury gave him three years, the
second i've years, and the third gave
him two years. making ten years In ALL
King defended himself and stated that
two other men were with him at Bur
Lesson when he was captured. They es-
capped. Cracksmen's tools captured
we're exhibited to the iuries.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
Coming to America.

London. Jan. William Jessop &
Sons Of Sheffield EnE.. have placed
contracts for the erection OF three new
steel works at Washington. Pa. No
bars will be made and attention at
FIRST will be devoted to the manufac-
ture OF sheet steel A large portion oil
the ore used will be imported from
Sweden. The material for all the
buildings and engines is TO be supplied
| by American firms.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
RRAIN.Foop NONSENSE.

Another ridiculous food fad has
been branded by the most compe-
tent authorities. They have dis
pelled the silly notion that one kind
of food is needed for BRAN, another
for muscles, and still another for
homes. \ correct diet will not only
nourish "a particular part Of the body,
but 10 will sustain every other part.
Yet however good your food may
be Jos uutrimcnt Is destroyed by in
digestion or dyspepsia. You must
prepare for their appearance or pre-
vent their coming by taking regular
doses of Green's August Flower, the
favorite medicine OF the healthy
millions. 4 few doses aids digcs-
ton. stimulates the liver 20 healthy
action, purifles the blood, and makes
you feel bouyant and vigorous. You
can yet Dr. g.. O.. Green's reliable
remedies at Wilson-Jcnkins Drug
Co. = store. Get Green's Special Al
manac. dtl
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
wool.. Mil for ws.,hsrfOrd.

Weatherford, Jan. AT a meeting
held here a wooden mill factory com
pany was organized, 20 be known as
the Ajax Textile company, with a cap
ital stock OF $4,000 The following
officers and directors were chosen; G.
NJ. Bowie. president. c. ID. Hartnett'
secretary and treasurer; A. +. Parker
general manager, and George Z. Levy,
l.. NJ. Bailey. John Il. Mechanic and
w. r. Ivy directors Work is TO com
mence az once. and the mill In opera
ton by May l. 1902. II Is intended.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
SENATOR BERRY ILL.
The IuJuris. from ul. Pail More ssr'ess
Than Anticipated.

Little Rock. Jan. i.-Adylces from
Bentonville indicate that United States
Senator James n Berry is suffering
greatly from the injuries he received
two weeks ago at Newburg. Mo. by a
fall He is able to sit up for brief pc
RODS. but is stu far from out OF dan
ger The amputated leg that was In
jurcd is black from the confusion It's
entire length. and the danger Is from
erysipelas or other disease arising
from the inflammation. Il will be
many days before he can return TO
Washington.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
I,rx..t OIL R.nasry.

Pitts5urg. Pa. Jan. 1.-Contracts
have been placed in Pittsburg for the
building OF one OF the largest indie
pendent oil rehneries in the country
for the ]. NJ. Guffey Petroleum com
pany. The cost is to be $l.OoOOOO.
This will bring the largest producing
fields in the country into competition
with the Standard oil company. The
new refinery is to be located at Port
Arthur about IL miles from the Beau
mont tields in TeXas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02

washington. Ga. Dec sl.-The
Misses Battle. two elderly maiden
ladies living at Barnett Junction. on
the Washington branch OF the Geor.
gla railroad were robbed early Sun
day Of $4,000 In gold. When the rob.
bers entered the house the women,
hearing a noise. investigated and light.
ed a lamp The robbers dashed a
bucket Of cold water on the one hold.
ing the lamp and overawed them. The
ladies claim 10 have recognized one Of
the robbers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
BEAUMONT OIL WELLS.
There Are $50 Developed aad Work oe-
ins on Nov on o..

Beaumont. Tex. Jan. THE devel
opments In the Beaumont oil fields,
for the last month just closed has.
in several respects. exceeded that Of
any previous month.
There are. at the close OF the year.
100 gushers In the field. and about
65 wells are now being drilled In
proved territory. II is known that a
number OF proved contracts for new
wells are TO be let during the first
days OF the new year. and IT is evil
dent that not before March will there
be any considerable falling on In num-
Der OF new wells brought In. II then.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
As.p, for United state.

Washington. Jan. AT the meet
ing OF the cabinet Monday II was de-
cided TO make the international Bank
ing corporation. organized In New
York. 10 do business in Shanghai, the
agent OF the United States for the re-
ceipt OF the payments TO the govern
ment on account OF the Chinese in
demnity.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
VIII Enlarge Prison.

Washington, Jan. lon account OF
the crowded condition OF the prison
at Leavenworth. Kan, in which many
federal prisoners are confined. among
whom are a number OF Indians SUI
fering from tuberculosis, II has been
decided 10 build temporary Isolated
quarters for the accommodation Of
these sick prisoners
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
Flrrm.n,. n.sd Cot on

Albuquerque. y. NJ Jan. AT
Bridge No. 81. 20 miles west OF Albu-
querque. Fireman Henry Schopper OF
the westbound California limited was
instantly killed. As the trsio ap-
preached the bridge at full speed
Schoppor leaned Tar out TO make an
observation on the engine His head
struck an iron girder and was severed
from the body.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
o,s.s..,-pt over p.ushr.r. Ds.rh

Springfield. O.. Jan. 1.-E. D. Plaist.
ed who wa found dead In room AZ
the Delta hotel In Memphis Tuesday
Is the sonin-law Of General J.. Warren
Keller. one OF the most prominent men
in this city. His daughter. aged Is,
died a few days ago and her father
became Respondent over her death.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
Both Du.li.r. wounded

Paducah. KY, Jan. bare details
have reached here OF a double traK
edy near Sprouts bridge. eight milei
east OF Fulton George Stevens an.
Berry Hin. prominent young men, neI
and began firing at each other with
pistols Both men are reported 4
be morality wounded.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
Treaty. WIN %. signed

Copenhagen. Jan. lit has been
learned upon the best authority that
the treaty between the United States
and Denmark for the sale OF the Dan
ish West Indies will be signed In spite
OF the agitation here against such ac'
ton. insomuch as the Danish govern
ment has given It's promise 10 this end.
The question OF a plebisIte will not b.
allowed 10 interfere In the matter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02

Denton, Tex, Jan. Tom Gadberry
was shot and killed east OF Prairie
Chapel. in the northern part OF the
county Monday night, the bullet from
a 4l-cllIbg. revolver entering the back
OF his head and coming out OF MS
forehead. Boss Jackson surrendered
TO Deputy Sheriff Taylor and was
brought here 20 jail.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
cell.s,er,. K..Irn..lsn n.aas.,.a.

Nashville. Jan. President Roose-
welt has formally demanded the res
ignation OF David A. Num-, collector oil
internal revenue for the Fifth district
OF Tennessee. Alleged violation OF
civil service regulations in the dis
charge OF a clerk is said 10 be the
cause Colonel Mum has gone 10
Washington.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02

Paducah. Ky. Jan Reports have
reached here that the high water is
dstroying property and cattle along
the Tennessee river The steamer
CLYDE left TO rescue persons driver
from their homes The rise came sud
denly and without warning and IA,
farmers were not prepared The riY
er is expected 10 go 30 feet her by
Sunday. Forty feet Is the danger
line
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
Rivers Rscsding

Atlanta. Jan. dispatches from
various points in Alabama and Geor-
gia indicate rivers Which did so much
damage Sunday and Monday are fall
Ing Bodies OF three people drowned
at West Point, Ga, Sunday have been
found. Freezing temperature Is re-
ported to the Florida line with heavy
frost 10 northern and central portions
OF that state.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02

Guthrie. O. T. Jan 10. W. Coielt
the prisoner brought back here from
Del Rio. Texas. and wanted In Win
field. Kansas. In connection with the
Montgomery murder Is said by ON.
cials 10 have been the Official hang
man for the government for several
years AZ TT. Smith, Arkansas
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
Nu,.rIou. shos,iuK.

Butte. Mon. Jan IA mysterious
shooting occurred Tuesday at midnight
in the heart OF the city. Michael Muir
ply is the victim OF an assassin and
is ebblng his life away at one OF the
local hospitals He was shot In an
alley In the rear OF saloon on East
Park street The dying man Will d.
vulge no information to the authori-
ties who are at loss to explain the
crime.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
No K..p.e, for the DEAD.

Paris. Tex. Jan. Complaint was
lodged against a Delta county man liv.
ing near Enloe. charging him with
disturbing the peace. II is claimed
that just after a funeral procession
passed his house be went out into the
public road and touched OF a FIRE
cracker
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
r.ln, rrunL. of G.m. s,I..d.

III Reno, o. r.. Jan. Game war
dens here conhscatcd nine trunks with
1000 pounds OF quail, prairies chick
ems and yenison which j. T. Jones
Was shipping as baggage TO Kansas
City and arrested Jones. The accI-
dental breaking OF trunk led TO the
discovery.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
widow. Neck broken.

Ardmore. l. T.. Jan. Mrs A En-
hart a widow who resides with Mr..
and Mrs. Phil Barrett. was found dead
Monday night. Her neck had been
broken. Deputy marshals have ar
rested a man charged With the crlme.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
PALMA is ELECTED.
lie Defeat. GsasrAi Masso for f'rs'
Presidsat Of Cubs.

Havana. Jan. Reports from points
throughout the island indicate that I.
Estrada Palma has been chosen hrst
president of the republic and that his
whole ticket has been victorious.
Apparently a light vote was cast
The followers OF Gen. Maso In this
city and Santiago did not vote.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
Min, R.nnra =, san r,.nsI.,e.

San Francisco. Jan. The San
Francisco mint has just completed a
coinage record which makes 1901 the
banner year in It's history, 'elo72 $50
having been converted from bullion
into coin.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-02
FOR SALE.

South half Of block near Allen
Academy. Price $3.50.
About one and one-quarter acres
near schoolh0use In southeast part
of town. Small new cottage, tenant
house and well on premises. Price
si0oO.
Six room house and one lot OF
ground on west side of town. Price
800.
Six room house and two lots OF
ground located four blocks from
Main Street. Brick cistern on pre-
misses. Price $3.50.
Also other city property
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-01

The advance car of the Sells Downs circus is again in the Iron Mountain yards of this city and a merry war is going on between the advance men for the Wallace shows and those un- der Sells-Downs. The bill board space has long ago been exhausted and poster now hangs in every con- spicuous place. The. predominating colors about Newport just now are red and blue and they are the litho- graphic paper of the two shows. The Sells-Downs men claim that the Wallace shows will never show up and that they close the season at Springfield, Ohio prior to the date here. The Wallace people on the other hand assert that there is no truthfulness in the statement, which is made simply to get the people out for the first show and not wait for the big one on November 4th.1
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-01
COMMITTEES CHOSEN
 FOR DEPOT CELEBRATION


 At the meeting of business men Tuesday night at the city hall, with about twenty five in attendance, the preparations for the celebration oi the new depot opening were con cluded and the work divided by the selection of several committees, the personnel of the same being as fol- lows:
 Committee to wait upon the railroad officials to find the most suitable time for the holding of banquet-G. w. Decker, L. Minor, Gustave Jones, E. 0. Waterman and J. w. Grubbs.
 Committee on general arrange ments Farley Price, M. M. stuckey, Q. R. Hite, G. w. Hurley, O. J. Saenger.
 Committee on memorial to be pre- scented railroad officials l.. Minor, G. w. Decker, s. M. Stuckey, c. A. Hillhouse and J. M. Stayton.
 G. w. Decker presided as chairman of the meeting with c. A. Hillhouse as secretary and number of talks were made by prominent citizens relative to the proposed banquet. Gus Martin and c. A. Hillhouse, com mittee on subscriptions, were in structed to collect the general sub scriptions.
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-01

Jos. M. Berger the popular mana ger of the Star Clothing House will spend the Jewish New Year at his former home in Jonesboro, returning here Thursday morning.
 The Wolff Goldman Mercantile Company will be closed Thursday, OCtO- Der ?, on account of hoIi- day
 Prof. J. M Porter, who assisted in a recent recital here, went to Little Rock on the noon train Wednesday, With Miss Beulah Casey, he will give a number of musical entertainments in the best towns of the state.
 HIGHEST PRICES PAID-For this reason you should send your Fine Pearls, Baroques and Slugs to our firm, as we sell to European markets exclusively J. M O'HARA & Co.,, 34 Madison Street, Memphis, Tenn. The arrivals at the Hazel Tuesday were T. H. Prewett, Searcy; H. l.. Ponder, Walnut Ridge; H.. Harris, I. D. Mumby, Hillory Jennings, K. R. Durham, Fred D. Whiting, Roy D. Campbell, Claude Buchanan, Little Rock; J. c. Hall, Searcy; J. A. Boston, Jonesboro; Jno. w Ferrill, J. N. Denithorne, Batesville; T. J. Graham, Tuckerman; N. H. Downing, Brinkley
 Just received at the Star Clothing House-- Hens night robes and pajamas in the newest outings and fIanneIettes swell patterns SIPS, $I.- 50, $H.75, $2.oo. The eel ebrated Hawes $3 hats, in the latest and swell panama shapes in the new coIors and black, pearl, blue pearl, stone and bands. Jos. M. Berg CT, Jr., rl'gr. dat
 A COLOR STUDY.
 EARLY FALL.
 Emerald Green, Royal Blue, Hunter s
 Green, Navy Blue, Castor.
 WINTER
 Castor, Brown, Navy, Olive, Cardinal,
 Myrtle, and White all the time.
 Opening Oct. Sd and 4th at
 The Right Place. bot
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-01
STREET HATS

The demands for elegant simplicity are more than satisfied with exclu- sively highclass, ready-to- wear hats, trimmed simply; unapproachable in style and quality.
 The Right Place.
 Opening October 3d and 4th. b5t
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-01
A RARE MEN AGERIE.

Some of the most valuable speci- mems in the Animal Kingdom are ex- hibited in the Menagerie with the great Sells-Downs Shows, which will be in this city Saturday, Oct. 4.