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Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25
TWO FLAGS FLOAT OVER 1T.
POatOmce on the Border Line BE-
tween Two Countries.

tween Two Countries.
The most curious postefnce in America is
the one which stands in Beebe Plain, a
town half in Vermont and half in the prov
ince Of Quebec, Canada, reports the New
York Herald.
The old postofhce was built about seven
ty-hve years ago exactly on the line be-
tween the United States and Canada. 90
that It stands in two countries and serves
in the postal service Of two nations.
The cellar Of the building connects the
two countries and some years ago. when
the postofice was a general store, whisky
was known to be sold in one country and
delivered IN another without ever having
gone out from under the roof OF the old
structure.
This combination postofnee is now being
run by parent and child, the father being
POSTMASTER for Canadian Quebec and the
daughter postmistress for Vermont
Standing in front Of this strange postof-
hce is a large post, which marks the boun-
dairy line, and II is said that one time q
man who wanted to get a roadway to his
premises moved this post. and many thou
sands Of dollars and no little time were
spent to establish the exact line again.
Until a short time ago a very peculiar
postofhce was used In Argyllshire. England.
Il was situated in the lonely hills between
Drimnin and Barr, three miles from any
habitation, and consisted Of a simple slit
in a rock. closed up by a nicely-httlng
stone.
When any letters arrived at Drimnin for
the district Of Barr they were conveyed %
the rock by the FIRST shepherd or crofter
going so far. Having been dropped in and
the slit reclosed. they were left until q
shepherd or crofter from the other side
happened to come along. when. they were
taken up and delivered at their destina-
uon. No letter was ever known to be lost
at this primitive postofice.
Al Burfa, shetland. an old tin canister,
made water tight with newspapers aud
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25

pitch, was once picked up on the shore. It
contained ten letters. with the correct cash
for postage.
With these was also a letter for the
finder, urgently requesting the posting OF
the accompanying missives. as they were
important business communications. After
the letters had been carefully dried they
were at once posted to their destination,
which they reached without further ad-
venture.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Paul Blackburn a naval cadet Al Ann
apolis, ART - In Omaha Sunday. 10 spend
a month - nome. He has just returned
from a cruise which took him up TO Halt
fax and down the Maine coast.
Assistant City Engineer Craig viii repre-
sent his department at the convention OF
the League OF American Municipalities, 70
be held at Grand Rapids. Mich, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday OF this week,
and VIII probably leave for that place this
evenin6
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25
MAKEUP OF NEXT CONGRESS


NContlnueo from First Page.)
Immediately preceding the presidential
contest. Inasmuch as there is not even a
chance that the democrats can control
the senate for four. years at least such
men as Ben Gable Of Illinois, a recognized
leader Of great s~hrewdness, is Of the opin-
ion that the aim Of his associates should
be to secure quality rather than quantity
In democratic representation this fall.
Cables plan Is to put in nomination In
every doubtful district a man who stands
in the front rank as a man Of integrity aud
who at the same time, IL elected, would
add to the strength Of his party on the
noor Of the house.
Unfortunately for the success of this
Wise plan the very best men are usually
lacking in the necessary political pull to
secure party nominations, and the men who
really prove to be great in the national
legislature develop after serving a term
or two.
Hope 10 Defeat joy.
One of the seats which the democratic
congressional committee hope to capture
from the republicans Is that now repre-
scented by Charles #. Joy OF St. Louis. The
Legislature Of Missouri ''hxed' things In
st. Louis so as to make one district safely
ASRaeAN@hsrt Ahet - y oAoNiACN TNRIGN
scented by Mr.. Barthold, whose reelection
Is conceded. joys bailiwick has been cut
up SO as to max IL democratic, apparently.
But Mr.. Joy always makes the best fight
when the odds against him are greatest.
He is not easily knocked out and Il is
by nc means sure that his seat is lost to
the republicans.
Three republican members from New
York. and probably four. who are very
well known on the floor Of the house, will
not be seen In the next congress. II IL
almost certain that President Roosevelt will
appoint John s. Sherman a Judge on the
United States district bench. In fact. he
assured Mr.. sherman's friends Of his IN
tention to do so before the vacancy. now
existing. was created. Blu for this ASSURE
ance there would have been no vacancy. be-
cause Speaker Henderson Withdrew his op-
position to the federaT court bill and al
lowed II to pass only upon assursnce made
to him that Mr.. Sherman was 10 have the
place.
When the Albany legislature reappor-
toned the state last year Il was deemed
absolutely necessary to strengthen repub-
lioAn control OF the Albany district. To
accomplish this three republican members,
Messrs. Littauer, Stewart and Emerson.
were thrown into one district. The three
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25
Biornsen Urges Brotherhood.

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 2l.-Bjorhstjerne
BjOrnsen, Norwegian novelist and poet, has
published an article in the chief newspapers
Of scandina via urging the necessity Of es-
tablishing permanently guaranteed neutral
ization between Denmark. Norway and Ewe-
den. and recommending active work in the
cause OF naturalization and an-Germanism.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25
Good Openers,

Gentlemsn's Magazine: George certainly
has very strong hands" said his mother-in-
law ~grudsingly as she watched him unscTew
the top from a can Of preserves which had
stubbornly withstood his young wife's ef-
forts.
Hasn't be, though" cried his young
bride admlringly. NOW I know what he
meant when be spoke in his sleep last night
about having such a beautiful pair Of open
ers."
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25

the shade Of a tree and brought Il water
from the river In their hats.
The officer was reclining under a shady
tree, and even then felt half-sunocated by
the heat. The men were exposed 10 the
full glare Of the midday sun; they had been
working hard all the morning IN the open,
and had given up their well-earned rest
/ under a wagon to save a beast.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25
Great Mexiean Nine sofa.

MONTERREY. Mexico. Aug. IA deal
has just been closed for the Bolonitos
mines in GuAnajualo for a. 900. 900. Tho
purchasers are Boston capitalists princl-
pally and their company is capitalized at
5000. 900. The Bolonltos is an old mine
and has a record OF $1,000. 900 production
in gold.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25
.owCouqhs

At first a high cough, all
in your throat, You neglected
it. Now It is down deep in
the chest. That means a
low cough, a lung cough,
bronchitis. Ayers Cherry
Pectoral controls the infam-
nation, heals the torn MEM
branes. Talk this over with
your doctor.
"Only half a bottle Of Ayers Cherry
Pect0ral cured me Of q dreadful cough
which had lasted for Over four years"
Mrs. J. L. Johnson, Winnie, Va.
IL. ~. IcAYER co. Ls~sA. AasA
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25
change az Russian CHARTERS.

LONDON, Aug. 25--The Daily Telegraph
this morning says It has heard Of the inn
pending retirement OF Baron de stael. Rus
sian ambassador to Great Britain. and that
his successor probably will be Count
Benckendorn, the present Russian minister
az Denmark. r
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25
Benson.

Mrs. John Speedy went to spend a., week
week.
Mrs. Herman Wulf has returned home
rom a few days visit at her old home
Miss Margaret Sanford arrived Iaat week
In Benson.
Miss leila Smith of Plattsmouth came
up friday, q week ago, and spent the time
visiting at the home OF friends.
James Howard acted as postmaster last
week during the time Postmaster Mcclure
attended the reunion AT Elk City.
TT members of the Methodist church
are making preparations to give an ice
cream lawn social some evening OF the
coming week.
Services will be held at the Methodist
Episcopal church Sunday at the usual
morning hour. by the pastor, Rev. Luce.
SUNDAY school at noon.
tn soldiers OF the Twenty-second in
tantry from Fort Crook dined on the School
house lawn last Tuesday. while on their
way 70 the reunion OF the old soldiers at
C.. steiger and daughter entertained about
fourteen young men and women at a tent
Ing party at the soldiers' reunion az ELK
City, They. tented out the four days OF the
reunion returning home last Friday even
ms, Among the crowd were; Misses SAT-
tord q Lincoln, Smith OF PlattBmouth,
Elsie. Williams OF Elk City, q. W.. Stfger
and J. Peterson. They reported a Glorious
time An Immense number attended the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25
OMAHA SUBURBS.
Dundee.


Mr.. and Mrs. p. II. Patton have returned
from their visit to Beatrice.
Miss Mildred Merriam is the guest for a
Few days of Miss Van Gieson.
Mrs. Russell of Ord. Neb., Is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. w. B. Howard.
There was a hayrick party OF the Young
est set In Dundee Friday evening. 80.
Mrs. Augustus Willis and Mrs. Will
w. L. Selby ~
Mr.. and Mrs. e. r. Hume are making a
two weeks tour Of Colorado. with Denver
Mrs. w. g.. Curtis and children have been
visiting with Mrs. Curtis mother. Mrs
Fuller, at Fullerton, Neb.
Mrs. Noah Perry entertained the vo,me
people visiting Mrs. Lampe. together with
a number OF people from Omaha.
Dundee was well represented at the first
night OF the musical festival, the cars
carrying many enthusiastic patrons.
In honor of Miss Julia Winn and Miss
Willard. Rev. and Mrs. Joseph ]. Lampe
entertained the young people Of the village
Miss Mary Winn, who has been the guest
Of Mrs. j. j. Lampe. left Wednesday for
san Francisco, from which city she will
soon sail to join her parents In Japan.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25
Breaks Out Again.

ROME, Aug. 24.-Mount Cantomine, in
Alabra, is In eruption since Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-25

Woman's Tucked Blouse 4209-Deep tucks
hat are arranged horizontally are seen
upon many Of the newest waists and have
a distinct charm OF their own. This at
t~ractive blouse shows them on the body and
the sleeves and is both stylish and generally
becoming. AS shown 1t is OF white louisine
silk stitched with silk and made with
collar and cuffs Of Irish lace, but the
design suits all soft silks and woods and all
the lighter cotton and linen fabrics.
The lining or foundation Is smoothly
fitted and closes with the waist invisibly at
the center back. The blouse consists Of
front and backs, each of when IS laid in
three deep tueks. The sleeves In Hungarian
style are snug at their upper portion, where
they also are tucked to form continuous
lines with the blouse, while the soft circular
puhs fall over the elbows, their full lower
edge being gathered onto straight cuffs. Al
the neck is a regulation stock.
The quantity Of material required for the
medium size is 8 yards n inches wide. AZ
yards 81 inches wide, az yards so inches
wide or Sh yards A inches wide with a
yard Of all-over lace for collar and cuffs.
The pattern 1909 is cut IN sizes for a 80,
"a, IS, Ss and 4O-inch bust measure.
For the accommodation OF The Bee read.
ers, these patterns. which usually retail at
from Is to so cents, will be furnished At q
nominal price. 10 cents. which covers All
expense. In order TO get a pattern en-
close 10 cents. give number and name Of
pattern wanted and bust meaSurs.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12
ALL WE'RE RELEASED
British and German Subjects Under
Arrezt Are Now Free.
LA GUAYRA Is ALERT
Venezuelan Soldiers Are Arriving at
the Seaport city, Mauser Rifles
Carried Along the Streets
and Excitement Great.

La Guayra. Dec. ll-All British and
German subjects arrested have been
released.
The British cruiser lndofatigable ar
rived here from Cuanta, Port BARGE
Iona. where she is believed 10 have
been in search Of the Venezuelan gun
boat Restaurador
The German cruiser vlnita and the
British cruiser Rctribution have left.
It Is supposed they have on board Ven
ezuela's answer 10 the demand OF the
foreign powers. which arrived from
Caracas on a special train.
German charge dahalres. Herr Won
Pilgrims .Boltazzl. British Minister
Haggard and the personnel Of the Brit
Ish legation arc still on board war
ships
What Is termed the inopportune de-
monstration and strange method re-
sorted to in the remittance 20 Vcne'
zuola Of the demands of Great Britain
and Germany's ministers are freely
criticised here.
The government has sent 1000 men
and eighteen guns from Caracas 10 the
garrison az la Guayra. Volunteers to
the number Of 92G men. all living here,
have been armed All day Wednes.
day and all night ammunition was
carried 10 Fort layigla, which crowns
the harbor. and preparations made to
resist foreign forces II Us asserted
here the government can find sum.
cient mon 20 resist the foreign forces,
as the movement is peculiar. Every
where ono meets all classes and con
ditions carrying Mauscr rifles.
The news OF the capture AZ Port
Spain and the Venezuelan gunboat
Bolivar by the British cruiser Charyb.
dis were communicated TO President
Castro by IA representative OF the A.
ISOLATED Press. The event has Great
ed intense excitement
General Ferrer. minister OF war. has
arrived here with 1000 troops
Eight hundred under President Cas-
tro's brother are expected
II is said the British minister on
the Retributlon. and the German
charge. on the Ylneta, have left for
Trinidad
Only the British cruiser Indefatlga.
BILE is here She Is at anchor In the
middle OF the harbor
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12

The indianapolis Sentinel quotes
from late statement by Booker T.
Washington; We cannot elevate
and make useful a race Of people
until there is held out TO them the
hope Of reward for right living.
Every revised constitution through
out the southern states has put a
premium upon intelligence, own
ership Of property, thrift and char
acter.
This will no doubt surprise some
OF the northern republicans who
have been lamenting the disfran-
chisement Of the negro in the
south, says the Sentinel, for Mr.,
Washington evidently considers
the so .called Acknowledgement a
blessing 10 the negro. And so it
is If it be blessing TO gain "intel.
ligence, ownership Of property,
thrift and character" for these are
the qualities on which the negro's
right to the ballot is based, and he
can get il by acquiring them
Houston Post.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12
THE YULETIDE LOG.

An Ancient Custom san Observed o.
the North of England.
A custom az one time prevalent IN
England aud stlll observed IN some u
the northern districts OF the old coun-
try Is that OF placing an immense log
OF wood sometimes the root OF great
tree-ln the wide chimney place. This
Is often called the Yule log aud u was
on Christmas eve that Il was put ou
the wide hearth. Around Il would
gather the entire family. and ~ en-
trance was the occasion OF a great deal
of ceremony. There were music aud
rejoicing. while the one authorized 10
light IL was obliged TO have clean
hands
II was always lighted with brand
left over from the log OF the previous
year which had been carefully pre-
served Tor the purpose. A poet sings
VI Il In this way:
with the last years brand
Light The new block. and
For good success IN his spending
on your psaltrics play
That sweet luck may
Come while the log 10 attending.
The Yule log was supposed 10 be a
protection against evil spirits aud u
was considered a bad omen N the Ore
went out before the evening was oycr.-
The family and guests used 10 seat
themselves IN front OF the brightly
burning Ore. and many n story aud
merry Jest went round the happy
group.-New York Mai s-H n-----~-
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12
MUST AGREE.
Pro Rata Division TIA. 20 ne Decided he
fore seizure Takes Place

Pro Rata Division TIA. to ne Decided lie
fore seizure Takes Place.
London. Dec. lin connection
with the reported seizure OF the vcne-
suelan customs. foreign officials say
arrangements for that step have not
been completed. Before any general
seizure could occur Germany. Great
Britain and other nations have 10
come to agreement for a pro rata al.
vision and adjustment OF their respec
tive claims similar 10 that arrived AZ
by the allies In China except tho Ia
GuayTa custemhouse may possibly
have been seized as a purely military
measure Though the seizure Of the
customhouse may take place eventu'
ally, II is pointed out that while hos.
tilities are In progress customs as a
fiscal institution arc practically val
ueless.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12

OF his silver bells M he comes swift
a-sleghing
When his annual visit OF love he's a-pay-
ingi
Hes round. and he's lat. and his whlakers
are whtenod
with ccniuricd SHOWS, but his good face
IN llghtened
with the CHEEKY warm nature that keeps
you Huperual
And viii make dear old Santa Claus last
time eternal
80. children. don't think when you hang
up each stocking
That there IL no Santa claus-that would
be shocking
because while you're snugiy and eoaiy
sleeping
Hen come with his reindeer all madiy
a-leaping
And from his rich load IN q trics viii be
taking
And leaving the gifts that viii gladden.
your wakinEi
Washington Star.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12
s. CLAUS MAIL HELD UP.
Bssheis Of Letters THAT the ola Nj.
Never WIN Receive.


Sometimes the address ON the envel.
one starts Deer" which, Of course
means Dear" and again II In "Ders,
or "Deir." But even these remarkable
spelllngs are nothing compared With
the two words that follow. They Ifd
SANITY Klaws" or "sant Clos" or
"salnt Claus" and they are I'm hands
writings compared to which Babylonlc
cuneiform Is as n primer.
They are coming Into the dead letter
office In this city by the hundreds these
days. and. although the clerks In thd
division are the most palnstaklng n
men and can decipher an actual adg
dress from mass OF hlerogylphs, they
never have been able to learn the exact
location of either the business Office or
home Of one 3. Claus. Esq. manufac.
turcr of toys,
So these letters never reach their des.
tlnatlon. They would be returned %
the sendcrs only Tor the sad fact that
when they are opened the Enclosures
almost Invariably look as II spider
had got drunk on n bottle OF Ink aud
had tried 10 perform n mixture %
highland fling and cakcwalk on the pa
per. The most that can be made out II
the Inyariable beginning, please bring
me-
Last year IN the dead letter division
there was bushel basket OF these mis-
slvcs. doomed never 20 be seen by Santa
Claus And this year letter boxes are
furnishing additions at every coIec-
tlon. New York Press.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12
GENTLEMEN.

a company Of clever comedians,
says an advance notice, will be the
support OF Mr.. Harry West, the Ger
man dialect comedian, at tho opera
house on Saturday night, Dec. 70.
This attraction will be one Of merit
in every respect. Fun fast and fur
ious Is produced In addition to a
number Of the latest musical and
dancing numbers and several high
class vaudeville acts by ladies and
gentlemen Of metropolitan ropute-
ton.
! have too many flannel waists and
have put prices on them 10 move
them. Coulter. 3
Found-In the streets OF Bryan, a
ladies hat. Owner may procure same
by calling at Eagle office, describing
and paying for tlis notice.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12
THE TRUTH ABOUT
.....SANTA CLAUS


VNNVNNNFFFFFFF FFFFFFFFV
OF course there's a Santa CiAusi Every
one knows it.
That H. every one who has good sense
and shows a.
There are those who doubt love and rsli-
gion and morals
Those people who always are seeking for
quaFrels
on questions Of faith and are ever lament
Ing
The existence % things TO which thsrs's
no dissenting.
They would have all tho dear little chill
dren believing
There Isn't a Santa. but their aims de-
celvinE
He's jolly and big. and his niekname's
Kris KTinEie.
God pity the child who has not heard the
Jingle
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12
Proposal by American

Halifax. n. s.. Dec 1.-THE dlrcc.
tors of the Royal Bank OF Canada tho
headquarters OF which are 10 this
city. have Issued letter 10 the share.
holders announcing that party OF
American gentlemen Of high financial
position ana with prominent business
connections. have made a proposal 10
acquire 5000 shares OF the banks cap.
ital stock az the rate OF $3.50 per share
The bank. which has now a subscribed
capital stock OF $4,000 900. would in.
crease It's capital by 100000 and
bring rs reserve up to i2.45O 900. The
directors recommend the acceptance
OF tho proposition and ask the share
holders TO announce their rights 10 the
new stock II r. intended II this pro.
posal Is accepted TO issue $50. 900 worth
OF stock among the shareholders, max
ing the capital 100000.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12

An order has been placed for
lumber to build a snag boat for the
Trinity river, and Navasota is now
figuring on a sea wall.-Austin
Statesman.
Better study up on the geography
Of Texas, and get the location OF
her large cities and seaports fixed
in your mind. Navasota is a long
way from the Trinity.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12

The Texas congressional delega-
ton have requested the president
TO consider Governor Sayers Of
Texas for appointment to a place
on the isthmian canal commission.
The appointment of Governor
Sayers would be credit TO the
presidents judgment.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12
MEAL FOR wEEyIL.
Like an Ant TO Sugar the WeeyiI Takes
TO cOttonseed Meal.

Marlin, Texas, Dec. S.-A farm.
er in the western part of Falls
County thinks he has discovered
a means Of exterminating the boil
weevil. He says just as an ant
takes to sugar so does the boil
weevil take TO cottonseed meal
His plan is to poison the meal with
arsenic and place it in piles forty
or fifty feet apart over the field.
He claims to have made a trial Of
this plan and found it very sue
cessful.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12

A chemist has succeeded in re.
ducing whiskey to a solid. A bar
rel Of fine liquor is evaporated to
the size Of stick Of candy. All a
man has to do is to have small
piece in his vest pocket, aud occa.
sionally lick il with his tongue.
After taking two or three licks he
wants to lick everybody in town.
Austin Statesman.
But perhaps the chemist wasn't
experimenting with Austin whis.
kew.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12
omclaI. Pleased.

Berlin. Dec. li.--Foreign officials
are much pleased with Bowen's ener.
getic action Of Caracas, resulting In
the release OF most Of the Germans
imprisoned and his efforts 10 obtain
liberation Of the others Advices on
the subject have been received from
Washington.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12

A. Il NJ. football eleven claim
the Southern championship, and
none Of the other teams seem to be
kicking about it.-Austin States
man.
The A. & NJ. boys didn't give
them much chance to kick, and
Varsity and the other teams did
not kick very well when they had
a chance.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12
Who Knows ]. O. WenzIoiil

Any one who knows anything Of
the present " whereabouts of the party
above named, or his heirs, will con-
for favor by reporting same 10 the
Eagle. wenzloff Is u German and
Is said to have resided in Bryan In
1877, with John A. Woods. He was
a single man at the time. Woods
was carpenter. diws
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-12
BALLOON ASCENSION POSTPONED
Until Saturday Afternoon, Dec. 10, on
Account OF High Winds.

Owing the high wind prevailing all
day Wednesday ProflBaldwin.was
unable to initiate his balloon and the
ascension advertised 10 take place
in the afternoon was unavoidably
postponed until Saturday afternoon,
Dec. 10. There was a good crowd In
town, but no one was more disap-
pointed than Prof. Baldwin who
had gone TO the expense Of making
The grand free ascer-
sion will take place Saturday after
noon.