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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
ROBSON MUST REMAIN.
Naval Board Refuses to Retire Him OF
Account Of His Eyss.

Naval Board Refuses TO Retire Him on
Account Of His Eyes.
Washington, Jan. pa naval retir-
ing board has declined to recommend
the retirement OF Captain Richmond
p. Hobson- He has complained OF his
eyes. which suffered from heat and
glare while he was working on the
Spanish vessels sunk at Santiago and
afterward In the dry dock at Hong
Kong. where two vessels OF the Span
ish feet sunk by Dewey were repaired.
Since his return 10 the United States
from the east Captain Hobson has been
on detached duty, first at Buffalo In
connection with the late exposition
there. and now at Charleston In charge
OF a department OF the navy.
Captain Hobson himself applied 20
be retired. but the board OF physicians
which examined him found that his
eyes were not permanently injured.
and refused 20 recommend his retire
ment. He has been ordered 10 return
10 duty In connection with the Charles
ton exposition.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
DIXttRATIC CAUCUS
House Members Settle Agitation 10
Change National Platform.
NO RIGHT TO CHANGE
The Caucus Decides the National Con-
vention 0nly Has Power TO for-
mulate New POlicy-Decla-
ration for Statehood.

Washington. Jan. 25.-The Demo
cratic members OF the house OF rep
resentativcs met In caucus In the hall
OF the house Friday evening and after
a short but spirited contest adopted
resolutions declaring that they were
without power 20 promulsate a plat
form OF principles for the party going
TO the binding character OF the party
platform heretofore regularly made at
a national convention.
The contest occurred over a substl-
tute resolution proposed by Repre-
sentative Henry OF Texas, more spe-
officially declaring Il 20 be the duty OF
every Democratic representative %
adhere 20 the national Democratic plat
form until another Democratic conyeu.
ton adopts a new platform.
The caucus was the outgrowth OF an
animated discussion among Democrat
&c members ever since the present ses-
sion OF congress began, the chief issue
being as 20 the extent 10 which the
Kansas City platform should be reaf-
frmed or should be superseded by a
new declaration Of policy. The plan
o. an entirely new declaration took
form early In the session In resolu.
tlons by Representative Mcclellan OF
New York setting forth numerous
planks. but emitting the financial de-
claratlons OF the Kansas City platform.
Mr. Fitzgerald Of New York also pro-
posed a resolution declaring against
any interference with the existing
standard OF values
The Fitzgerald. Mcclellan and other
resolutions were laid on the table. thus
leaving the majority declaration as
the unanimous sense OF the Democratic
members OF the house.
The caucus also adopted the follow
ing.
Resolved. That the territories OF
Arizona, Oklahoma and New Mexico
are entitled 10 statehood and should
be admitted 20 the Union on equal
footing with the balance OF the states.
and We pledge the support OF the Dem
ocrts In the house OF representatives
to such a bill"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
wi.kar and Eyiar Eronsrated.

New York. Jan. 25.-The coroner's
investigation into the causes OF the
recent disaster IN the New York Cen
trial tunnel ras brought TO a close Fri
day night when the jury. after being
out three hours and Eve minutes re-
turned a verdict completely exouerat-
ing John NJ Wisker and +. &. Eylar.
the crew OF the engine that crashed
into the rear end OF the train causing
the death OF seventeen persons. The
verdict places the blame for the condl-
tions leading 70 the accident on the
officials OF the railroad Both Wisker
and Eylar were Immediately discharged
from custody.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
'AWFUL MINE DISASTER
Tweniy-One Lives Lost and Eight
Men Seriously Injured.
BY DUST EXPLOSION.
One shoi Failed 10 Explode and the
BnrnIhg Powder Igniied Gas and
the Wrccking Of the Nine
Then Followed.

oskaloosa. Ia. Jan 25.-As a result
az a terrible explosion disaster at
Lost Creek Friday afternoon q men
are In an lmproyised morgue and eight
are In temporary hospitals. The dear
are: John Clspers. Frank Gapers. jim
stohl. Sylvester Creighton. Joe Berto,
Andy Pash. Frank secess. John Mar
tin. John Biros. Mike Heira, Jack Man
ley, Mike Fox. Jr., Mike Fox, Sr.'
Boone Fish. Russ Fish. A. b. Crews.
Jack Elder. Dave Walter. Sam Hum
phroy. Jim Humphrey and Alex Gray.
The injured. most OF them seriously,
are Ed seccss. Ed Swanson. Jonas
Matsle. Olive Matsie. John Jerkin, FL
liam Harvey. George Gogo.
The explosion occurred from what
was known as a dust explosion. The
miners had Just fred their usual shots,
one Of which proved 10 be a hzzle. The
burning powder ignited the gas and
the explosion followed. Smoke and de-
brls was blown out OF the shaft 200
feet high Part OF the top works was
torn away and fans and cages were
partially wrecked This made the
work OF rescue very slow and 1t was
sometime before the volunteers dared
20 venture into the entry where the
explosion occurred. As they fought
their way In a horrible sight greeted
them. The dead and injured were ter
ribly burned and mutilated. some OF
them almost beyond recognition. Fire
had broken out and this added terror
10 the spectacle The flames were I'm
ally controlled. and after several OF
the rescue party had succumbed to the
fumes all the dead found and carried
20 the top Of the shaft.
II was nearly 6 o'clock Friday even
ing when the last OF the dead was TAX
en- out and screams OF anguish among
the families OF the men were pitiful
Nearly all the men were married and
leave families In poor circumstances.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
NO MORE WILL DIE.
The Inferred In the Mine Disaster In Iowa
VIII Recover.

The Iniared In the Mine Disaster In lows
VIII Recover.
Dies Moines. Ia. Jan. 25-Twenty-one
dead bodies have been taken from the
impravised morgue In shaft No. OF
the Lost Greek Coal Mining company
OF this place as the result OF the worst
mine disaster experienced in the his
tory OF Iowa. Some OF the bodies were
terribly mangled beyond recognition
and could only be identified by some
trlnkets or something found In their
pockets. The injured are improving
and no additional deaths are antlcipat-
ed.
Coroner FehlIngcr OF Oskaloosa g.
holding an inquest 10 determine who
IS 10 blame for the disaster. Trouble
was caused by the explosion OF dust
ignitod hy a shot too heavily charged
II proved what the miner 8 call a
"scroamCr" Shot when exploded. In
stead OF knocking down coal. fred
straight into the room This kind OF
shot caused much dust and flames com
Ing into contact with dust usually fur
nishes an explosion.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
ManrIsd ns,ona R.cnrnI,inn

Mckinney. Tex, ia n. 25-Word was
received here that a man was run over
by Missouri, Kansas and Texas train
and mangled beyond recognition ten
miles west OF Jefferson. The remains
are supposed 10 be those OF Leo Wise
OF this city, a young unmarried man
who was working with the Missouri
Kansas and Texas extra work gang
near where the body was found
Young Wise had left for jefferson Wed.
nesdny. expecting 10 return that even.
ing on the westb0und passenger. He
missed the train. but started out on a
freight train that night. but was not
heard % afterwards. The remains
were Inferred without Identification.
Relatives here are investigating the
matter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
scHURMAN's SPEECH.
Publication In the Philippines WIN Have
had Eject

HAD Effect
Manila. Jan. 25.-Both the civil and
military authorities here deprecate the
publication in the Philippines OF Prof
Schurman's Boston speech and the
minority I'm the senate in the Philip
pines tariff bill. which, they say, are
liable to have a bad effect on the Phil
ippine islanders.
General Wheaton. commander Of the
department OF the north Philippines
says men have been 10 prison here for
remarks such as those OF Prof Schur
man. and that II what he advocates was
accomplished II would mean the ok
peuditure Of much treasure and The
shedding OF blood ike water Now as
before. he adds that $4,000 soldiers are
needed here and will be required In
these islands for at least five years. II
will then be possible 20 form a govern
ment based on that OF the colonies of
Holland and Great Britain. they having
proved the most successful managers
OF oriental races.
General Chanee IS expected back
from the island OF Samar January 30.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
j. W. BATS,
Roai Estate agent.
Have In once the Only set OF abstract
books OF Brazos county land titles.
FOR SALE.

South half of block near Allen
Academy. Price $3.50
About one and one-quarter acres
near schoolhouse I'm southeast part
Of town. Small new cottage, tenant
house and well on promises. Price
$1,000.
Six room house and one lot of
ground on west side OF town. Price
tGUO.
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
About two acres OF land near Allen
Academy, with good S-room resi-
dence; barn; servants house; dug
well and tub cistern; lots and gar
den. Price, $4,000. Terms reason
able.
3O acre Brazos Bottom farm.
Price, 5000 per acre. VIII sell In
small tracts.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
Pre.ented rerrea Check..

Muskogee. l. T., Jan. 25.-A man
having the general appearance OF a
well digger purchased a piece OF meat
from Peterman & Reeves Tuesday
night and presented a check from
Gloyd Lumber company. receiving
change amounting TO $40. He also
went 10 Durfey Hardware company and
purchased some stOvepipe. presenting
a check from the Muskogee Roller mills
for sl2.60. receiving his change. When
the checks were presented at the bank
they were discovered 10 be forgeries
No clew has been discovered as 20 who
the man was or where he has gone.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
No Peace Proposals.

London, Jan. 25.-A. ]. Balfour. gov.
eminent leader, declared that since
the negotiations between Lord Kitch-
ener and General Botha. no proposals
having In view the termination Of the
war In South Africa have been recoiy.
ed from any one PROCESSING 20 have the
authority OF the Boer leaders 10 make
proposals.. and that no discussions
looking to peace were now proceeding
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
OPPOSED TO THE COMBINE.
Governor Of Washington Issues = Proc.
Iamation ON Railroad Merger.

Olympia, Wash, Jan. Ex-Governor
Mcbride has issued q procla-
nation opposing the railroad merger
under the name OF the Northern Sc
curitles company. Governor Mcbride
declares the community OF interests
in the operation OF railroads is dan
gerous because OF the insecurity OF the
individuals making Il up Such COM
munity OF interests he says, stiles
competition, which Is the only protec-
tion In this state against railroads.
The governor declares that the Deople
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
rIan to,rrelset GaIrs..on.

Galveston. Jan. 25.-The board OF ex-
pert engineers have submitted plans
for the protection OF Galveston from a
recurrence OF the great loss Of life and
property. such as followed the hurri-
cane IN 1900. The plan calls for a con-
crete breakwater on the gulf side. The
total cost Is estimated at $500 .0O0
There Is every indication that the mon
ey will be raised.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
Charged WIN nurrIarr.

Fort Worth. Tex. Jan. 25-Harry
johnson. r. Knox and W. NJ. Spar
were arrested by policemen and turn
cd over 20 the county on the charge Of
burglary. They were placed IN the
county jail The charge against them
Is that they broke into store al
Handloy. this county. and took there.
from a considerable amount Of goods.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
Accidentally shot ~. wife.

Sherman, Tex, Jan. 25.-Mrs. Pale
Grissom, aged rs years. the wife OF
Palo Grissom. young farmer, one and
one-ha0 miles from Pottsboro, IS Ia
a critical condition from the effects OF
a gunshot wound accidentally inflicted
by her husband at an early hour Fri
day morning.
They were standing near tho open
fireplace and Grissom was holding q
22-caliber target rifle On his hand,
when % was discharged The ball en-
tered the left side between the elev-
enth and twelft ribs. passed through
the stomach. and while II cannot be-
traced further, Il Is feared that other
vital ORGANS have been injured.
That sinking Feeling.
When the self made man says.
"Glmme some OF the pummis dc ter
rev." and the waiter wants him TO re-
peat Il, he has a feeling Of fear that
never comes over him In the busy msrts
OF trade.-Chicago Record-Herald.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
brakeman Killed

Fort Worth Tex, Jan. 25-L. C.
Hawk. a freight brakeman on the
Fort Worth and Denver City. fell be-
tween moving cars at Hodge. the re.
suit Of which was that both OF his legs
were crushed He was brought here
and died. His home was near Deca-
tur and he leaves a wife and two chill
dron.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26

Guthrie. o. T., Jan. 25.-The fnaI
contracts have all been signed insur
Ing the immediate building OF the
Choctaw railway from Hartshorne. l.
T.. 90 this city. The city council also
granted the company a franchise en-.
tlrely across the city. which insurcs
the extension OF the line northwest
from here 10 Enid and Alva
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
Frisco Midland Rumor.


Paris. Tex. Jan. 25.-A strong I'm
preston prevails here that the Frisco
Is soon 10 assume control Of the Texas
Midland and that the line will De eX-
tended from Ennis to Beaumont to
reach the gulf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
TERMS MOI STATED.
State Department Keeping Dan'sh Trans
fer Secret Until senate Rstifrs.

State Department Keeping ban'sh Trans
fer secret Until senate Rstifc-.
Washington. Jan. 2j.-Following the
established rule In such cases, state
department officials decline TO make
public any OF the details OF the treaty,
By which Danish West Indies become
United States territory.
The price Is believed to be in the
neighborhood OF 100000 Il is known
also that Denmark has abandoned the
position she was inclined 20 occupy
toward the conservation OF the politi-
cal rights OF the inhabitants OF the
island, and leaves the United States
a free hand to deal with them, with
out pledge OF American citizenship or
OF free trade privileges. SO II Is as
sumed that the status OF the Danish
West Indies. politically and CONNER
cially, should the treaty be ratified.
will be similar to that OF Porto Rico.
The state department officials believe
that the treaty Is certain to receive the
approval OF the United States senate.
The new treaty Is peculiar in that
IT will require action not only by the
senate and the Danish rigsdag, but by
the United States house OF representa-
tives as we'll since Il will be necessary
for the house 10 supply the needed APP
preparation 10 defray the expense Of
purchase.
The Danish government has given
notice that before IL ratihes the treaty
Il viii submit the question OF cession to
the people OF the island.
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suuuiu prepare ~ enforce their rights.
The state. he says. should appoint a
railroad commission for the protec-
ton both OF civil rights and railroad
property.
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Ann.h.r rIenr Mm fer r.rI..

Paris. Tex. Jan. 25.-Parties living
IN Paris. Blossom and RlXton. have
subscribed 100000 90 fect another
nouing mill plant here. y charter will
De applied Tor In a few days.
- -E.rl..-zl.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-27
BUTLER REPUBLICANS ALIVE
Most Enthusiastic Convention in the
History of the
Party.

DAVID CITY, Neb.. Sept. 26.-(special.)
The most enthusiastic and harmonious
republican county convention ever held in
Butler county convened in this city yes
terday, with every township represented
with the full number Of delegates. The
chairman. Hon G. n, Aldrich. delivered
a short but we'll received speech, full of
genuine republican doctrine. DR.. ]. G.
Marion of Brainard, a surgeon who saw
service in the Philippine islands, delivered
a speech. which was enthusiastically re-
ceived. The doctor said he went to the
Philippines a democrat. but saw the error
Of his ways and was now a full -fedged
republican. j. F. Albin. editor Of the Peo-
pies Banner OF this city, and who was a
fusionlst for several years, in a short talk
denounced fusion. and declared his allegi-
ance to the party Of progress. The follow
ing nominations were made: Representa-
tives, c. c. Gelwick of Brainard and c.
w Ludden of Surprise; county attorney.
Arthur J. Evans. The ticket nominated
is a strong one and Its election is as
sured.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-27
Removing Kearney Cotton Mil.

XEARNEY, Neb.. Sept. 25.-(special
Telegram.)-It has been known for some
time that the machinery of the Kearney
cotton mill would be removed to Evans
Vile. Ind, at which place the owners in
tend to establish a new mill. Just how
soon the removal will take place is not GER
tain. but II is presumed that it will be soon,
because Charles N. Brown, treasurer Of the
cotton mill company, has gone east and in
tends TO break up his residence here before
long. No disposition has been made OF the
buildings and power plant, but there are
several enterprises that have been under
consideration. and It is not improbable that
the cotton mill will, in time, be succeeded by
some manufacturing plant of equal import
ance and greater value.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-27

held and confetti forced down the necks Of
their dresses. Others had bruised faces
where PERSONS had struck them with
strong windbags fastened to sticks.
The chief also said the practice Of young
men VINO join hands and rush through the
crowds. knocking women and children in
various directions, would not be allowed
to continue. This he intends to stop short.
even II every policeman in the city has to
be assigned to the carnival grounds.
Every person who in any way acts disor-
derby and causes annoyance to others will
be promptly arrested" said the chief, land
they will be prosecuted vigorously. Many
people complained to me this morning OF
the way some of the visitors acted last
night and I Intend to see that it is not re-
peated."
Henry Stohlman Of Louisville was ar
rested on the carnival grounds Thursday
for disorderly conduct. but was discharged
in police court because Of his youth and
because no one appeared 10 testify against
him. Henry is about 1S years OF age. He
grabbed a young girl and held her and
jammed a quantity Of confetti into the neck
OF her dress and in her mouth.
Other boys were arrested, but weres dis
charged because of their youth. Charles
McDermott was charged with stealing a
bottle Of beer which was part Of an exhibit
In a booth. Henry Wolpa was arrested
for stealing a pie from one of the lunch
counters. As Henry told the police Judge
that he only got a small piece. he was dis
charged, with a lecture. Charles LOOMS,
who is older and who is charged with
stealing a bottle of beer, was held for a
hearing.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-27
ordain Now Minister.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb.. Sept, 2e.-(spe-
cial.)-The sessions OF the north Nebraska
conference Of the Methodist EpicopaI
church are continuing. with a large at
tendance. The missionary anniversaries
we're held yesterday afternoon, Rev. T. C.
Webster OF Central City and Miss Lillian
r. Marks Of India addressing the confer
ence. Last evening. at First church. Rev.
DR.. Jordan Chavise. colored, OF Bennett
college. North Carolina, addressed a large
public gathering on the needs Of the negro.
This morning Ave young ministers, Silas
A. Drais OF Winside. Frank NJ. Druliner of
Emerson, Harvey A. Hornsday OF limerick,
Chauncey H.. Moore OF Harrington and John
E. Young Of Allen were ordained. Bishop
Fowler officiating.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-27
FORMER BANKER CUTS THROAT
Drives AtchisOn Man 60 Take
HIS own Life.

ATCHIsON. Kan, Sept. 2s.-Norman Bar
raft, president Of the defunct Atchison Ma
tionsl bank. committed suicide in his room
at the Byram hotel here today, cutting his
throat with a razor. Worry over the failure
Of his bank and the financial troubles that
followed probably are the causes.
The Atchison National bank suspended
business in September, 1899. Unfortunate
investments by Barratt's father, Milton
Barratt, placed the bank in bad condition
financially. Depositors were paid so per
cent. Barratt evidently had planned sui
eide carefully. He left a wife and three
children.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-27
wifebester Duly Punished.

PLATTSMoUTH, Neb.. Sept. 2s.-(Spec-
ial.)-Frank Gillis. who resides on South
Sixth street. gathered up a heavy load Of
fighting whiskey yesterday afternoon and
went home and proceeded to amuse himself
by chasing his wife out into the yard and
beating her. Charles Weldy saw the per-
Torrance and went over and "swatted' the
wifebeater a few times and then took him
to jail. The injured wife failed to file a
complaint against the fellow. so he was
charged with being drunk and disorderly,
and this morning Judge Archer fined him
IS and costs. He has a time check coming
from the Burlington railroad company and
went to jail to await it's arrival.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-27
RAIN SPoILS THE CARNIVAL
weather Man, After HOLDING Ont
Hope, Makes n Mess of IL Mt
Ainsworth.

AINsWoRTH. Neb, Sept. 2s.-CspeciaI
Telegram.)-Yesterday and today were
rank failures for the carnival so far as the
weather was concerned. Yesterday morn
Ing started out cloudy and raw, but with
prospects OF clearing. so that Il did not
prevent a larger number from attend
ing who had made arrangements to do so.
but instead of clearing the weather put on
Its toughest aspect, with ACCOMPANYING
high winds, so that Il was impossible to
have the balloon ascension and parachute
leap or many OF the attractions advertised.
Still the people were determined to make
the best Of It. and the large. good-natured
crowd surged from point to point and en-
joyed itself as we'll as the nature OF the
day would warrant. All the attractions
that could be pulled OF. including the
races, were done in the evening. The crowd
remained to see the browning Of the queen
and maids Of honor, which occurred as ad-
vertlsed, and was met with enthusiastic
applause at every portion of the program.
After the browning, which occurred on the
Second street PLATFORM, a reception to the
queen and maids was held at Rising's hall,
which was generously attended, the hall
being finely decorated, the whole pre-
senting a scene never before equaled in
A~insworth or THE portion Of the state.
J. II. Mickey, republican candidate for
governor. was present yesterday, as were
also the candidates for state senator from
this district; Peter Mortensen, republican
candidate for state treasurer; General
Barry. fusion candidate for congress, and
the republican candidate for representa-
tive from this district. All we're presented
to the people and most Of whom addressed
the waiting crowds for a few moments. MI.
Mickey especially pleased the audience with
the few remarks he made. This morning
commenced with a drilling rain, which
kept up all day and completely destroyed
averN eamhlnnce Of carnival imhiIna
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-27
KIIIs HimseIf Win SHOTGUN.

DAVID CITY. Neb.. Sept. 2s.-(Special)
William Graf committed suicide at the
residence Of his daughter. Mrs, Theodore
Rutten. living four miles south Of the city.
yesterday by shooting himself In the heart
with a shotgun. Mr.. Graf was as years OF
age. No cause is given for the act other
than his mind had been slightly affected
for two or three years. and 1t IL supposed
that It was during a temporary attack OF
mania. He ate a hearty dinner and went
for a walk. In a few moments the family
heard the report OF q gun, and on search
they found him dead. Coroner Sample held
an inquest and the jury found a verdict as
above stated.