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Evening journal., 1905-11-15

The Grand Opera House announces
for Monday afternoon and night 'IkeS
and Abey," which is said to be more
legitimate than the average musica
comedy. Leavitt and Traynor are tn,
bright stars and they will be seen IL
the title roles. The play is being staged
under the personal direction Of Man,
ager Edward r. Salter. and will bl
mounted with picturesque and elabor
ale special scenery, dainty costumes
and an abundance OF pretty girls will
be seen IN the chorus.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09
NO RESULT YET.
For Ten Days q Mighty Conflict Has
Ragged In Manehurie.

New York March s.-For I'm days
the Japanese and Russian armies ir
Manchuria have been engaged In
mighty conflict. the result OF which
has not yet been reached. Although
the most Of the news from the scene
Of battle comes through Russian sourc-
e.. and consequently may BE- supposed
10 present the facts IN rs favorable q
light az possible FOR the Russian arms
u n evident that the japanese made
some gains TUESDAY. 81. Petersburp
has an unofficial report that General
.kuropatkin's center has been broken
and that thirteen siege guns have fall
en- into the hands OF the japanese. The
guns. which are Of six and eIght-inch
caliber. were given permanent EN-.
placements on the line OF the railroad
north Of Shakhe satlon. the fact evi-
dencing the confidence OF the Russian,
that the japanese could not penetrate
thither.
In 81 Petersburg II Is generally be-
lleved that General Kur0patkin was
Tuesday fighting a rear guard action
10 cover his retreat. and that the night
viii have witnessed n large withdraw
al Of troops toward Tie Pass. All OF
the commander-in-chiefs ability. II +
considered. viii be required 10 extri-
cate his army from rs present predlc-
hment. The result. II r. expected, win
be decided now and a great deal
unquestionably depends on the COM
parative ability Of the opposing ar
mics 10 resist the effects Of hunger
and fatigue. the limit OF human en-
durance having evidently been nearly
reached on both sides.
Beyond the statement that the cas-
ualties exceed those Of Lao Yang there
Is little known as 10 the number OF
killed or wounded.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09

John Curtin. the genial II. & I. G..
section foreman who has been In
charge Of the Bryan section for about
two years will move with his family
90 Corpus Christi. Mr.. Curtin Is
succeeded by Mr.. Pruitt as foreman.
The remains Of DIR. &. G. Sibley,
colored, who died In st. Louis, were
brought here yesterday and will be
buried this morning at 10 o'clock.
Sibley was raised In Bryan, but has
been absent ten or twelve years.
Get the dates we'll fixed In your
mind. w q esday and Thursday,
March sth and 9th, to-day and to-
morrow, Hunter & Chatham's big
shoe sale. $50 pairs shoes 20 be sold
at of. Read their ad. ~
Rev. NJ. T. Andrews Of Marlin, who
arrived yesterday 10 take part in
the rally week services az the First
Baptist church. will preach at 3
o'clock this afternoon and tonight.
All are invited 20 attend.
Friday. March 10, will bring to
buyers the opportunity for making
CASH VI NNfA y AAAAAA 81 AAAN
dry goods line AZ greatly reduced
prices. sale | a sts fifteen days.
Burt Norwood 81
Wilson 4 Edge will have on dis
play Thursday morning at 10 o'clock
an elegant showing OF Gage street
and tailored hats for early spring
wear. ~
Every lady in the city is invited to
call At Wilson * Edges this
morning no 10 o'clock 10 see their
first showing Of early spring hats. %
Wanted-A good cow. fresh IN
milk for her feed and care. Have
good pasture. Apply 20 Bell An
drews az Eagle Oiiice.
say. don't let me forget 20 see X.
G.. Tabor about that life lusur-
Huce. DIT
For tl, best oi -vrrythius in life
insurance see R. t.. Tabor. Diff
4 little out Of the way, but il will
pay 20 trade 40 MarwillA -
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09
MINOR MATTERS.

Missouri senate voted down pool sell
Ing bill
city tax ~ Galveston has BEEN re-
duceI from Si.65 90 $50.
j. n. Davis. who had both legs cut on
by "a train % Dallas. diod.
Bartlesville l. T. postoffice Is 20 be
advanced 10 second class
A negro was caught az Dallas while
breaking into fr-'cht cas-
Several 81 certificates that were rails
ed have been circulated at wilburton.
l. r.
J. r. Masterson. Jr.. who was a Rough
Rider. died az san Antonio. Houston
was his home.
Denison Cotton mill was bid In BY
W. y. Muuson % Dcnison az trustees
sale FOR ti1.5JO
Little daughter o. W. G.. RnoweH was
burned 10 death four miles from
Clarksville. Tex.
Several prominent race horse owners
were hlacklisted by the stewards OF the
western Jockey club.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09
FIERCE FIGHTING.
All Day Tuesday the sarsuinsry En-
counter Lasted.

All Day Tuesday the sarsuinsry En-.
counter Lasted.
Mukden. March Sighting OF the
fiercest nature. which Is likely 10 decide
the fate Of the battle which has been In
progress for ten days. began at dawn
Tuesday and has continued all day on a
front fourteen miles long west of the
railroad and on line with the shakhe
river. The japanese also have made a
desperate attack on Bentsiaputze. Both
sides are fighting with desperation TO
the westward. though the troops are
well nigh exhausted The issue o. the
battle may depend largely on the rela-
tive physical condition OF the rank and
file
Beginning az o'clock the japanese
made n succession Of desperate attacks
on General Tzerpitsky's division on the
west front. south Of Mukden. repeating
the assault AZ intervals OF two hours
with constant achievements.
About $4,000 japanese with 200 pieces
% artillery participated. All the at
taoks were repulsed. there being enor-
nous losses on both sides.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09

Read Hunter Il Chathams adver-
tisement in this issue-reAd II now
House for rent. Apply to J: +.
Ettle. 20
Mrs. Fred Winter is visiting In
Hampstead.
New Triumph Irish seed potatoes
at Howell Bros. NJ
DIR. ID. r. Houston OF College lately
visited Brownsville.
Good goods and courteous treat
ment. at Marwill's. =
Wanted-Four table boarders. APP
ply Co Mrs. W. G. Gibson. ~
T. II. Bate visited Houston on
real estate business Tuesday.
Free az Marwill's-a lard boiled
egg-with every glass Of beer. =
Mrs. +. y. Walton and baby return
ed 10 Houston yesterday after a visit
to relatives.
For the best meats of all kinds,
free delivery, phone 80 or S26' ;. H.
Franklin. I"
Contractor Lewis il getting along
well with the residence of Mrs. ~.
Rohde. The frame work isnp.
For Rent-House adjoining Bap-
list parsonage. Apply 10 Mrs. Mary
Lawrence at Mrs. Peverley's. ~
Mrs. J.P.Cody OF Pine Bluff, Ark.
a sister of Mrs. Sam NJ. Winters, Is
the guest OF Mr. and Mrs. Winters
Mrs. l.. II. Bonneville and child
rem returned 20 Houston yesterday
after a visit TO Mrs. n. Bonneville.
wanted-Four table boarders; con-
yenient location on west side OF
town. Apply to Mrs. w. Z. Glib
son. 20
Give me your March trade. Salts
faction guaranteed. Phone 81 or
100. Deliver any time you call. > n.
Franklin. 4"
The many friends of Miss Helen
Bittle will be sorry 20 learn she has
a genuine case Of diptheria In san
>rAntonio.
All goods sold in Norwoods special
ksale beginning Friday, March 10,
Twill 20 nj greatly reduced prices ana
he sold for cash only. II
Jack DeHart returned 10 Millican
after n visit 10 his uncle, Is. d. De-
Hart Of Harvey, who accompanied
him 10 Bryan yesterday.
Everything in the house viii be
marked down for NorwoOd's great
special sale, opening Friday March
10. and sold strictly for cash. ~
Thos. w. Higgs and the Bryan
Grocery Co. shipped l5OO dozen eggs
10 Houston yesterday. &. w. higss
also contributed To the shipment.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09

In accordance with the call Of
Mayor Harrison for "A general clean
INK up of the town, n II not neces-
sary % urge the necessity OF IL.
Back yards, alleys. stables, closets
etc, must be cleaned up before the
warm weather begins. and plenty Of
lime should be- used on damp places.
Mayor Harrison calls attention 70
the necessity 81 screening cisterns
and puttiug oil In them early this
year before the mosquito plague be-
gins This is an important matter
and means much for the health aud
comfort of the community.
The Gage" j. very swell hat.
The early spring wear will be die
played ~ Wilson s. Edges this
morning ~ 10 o'clock. Every
lady in the city is invited. 70
Keep iu mind the date aud have
tI. cash on band NorwoUd'- great
all uvrr.tht-house special sale be-
gins Friday, March 10. ST
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09
New Paragraph.

Washington. March S.-President
Roosevelt has added a new paragraph
to rule OF the civil service reguLa-
tions which permits the appointment
OF retired army officers as superin-
tendent OF Indian schools without COM
petitive examination. Such appoint
ments are 90 be made by the commits.
sloner Of Indian affairs with the ap-
prevail 81 the secretary % the interior
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09
TWO BLOCKS BURN.
Plant Of the American Cereal Company
Destroyed by Fire.

Cedar Rapids. H., March s-The
plant % the American Cereal Company,
the largest OF It's kind IN the world
comprising two entire blocks OF brick
and iron structures. was destroyed by
fire Tuesday nlght. with the exception
Of small group Of cooperrhops. storage
and r1 king rooms. The loss Is estimat-
ed az $500. 900 with insurance Of near
~ $1,000 900. Two persons are known TO
have lost their lives IN the Ere
The dead; Joe Holllngsworth. Par
nclla. An unknown man. HoliiuEs-
worth was blown out of the building in
to the streets by an explosion. 4 man
who was seen az window fell back
into the flames
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09

Mr.. J. T. HanwAy is fitting up a
commodious room embracing part
Of the front OF his saddlery, vehicle
and harness house on main street for
Mr.. O. A. Hanson 10 use as a barber
shop. Mr.. Hansen's fixtures have
been received and he will shortly
open a first class barber shop. Mr..
Hansen has made his home In Bryan
for some time, and IL experienced
aud expert In his line Of business.
He will appreciate a share Of the
public patronage. He has an entire
Is new three chairs outfit.
The Two Orphans" will be the
play presented tonight by the Chase
Lister Co., which has made hit
with Bryan theatre goers as the best
repertoire show that has been here.
Indeed, some say there has not been
a better dollar show here this sea
son. The bad weather has held the
attendance. but hopes are enter
tanned that the weather will be bet
ter the remainder OF the week. A
matinee performance will be given
Saturday.
The rain was heavy and evidently
very general, aud the creeks have
been very high. Thompson creek
got up nearly 20 the floor Of the
bridge between Bryan aud Smetana
and ran all over the bottom. The
bridge was also said 20 be obstructed
with driftwood. Mr.. Robt. Wilson
has the thanks OF the Eagle for the
latter information.
We deliver the choicest fresh
meats 20 any part OF the city any
time you call for them. We have
the very best OF everything In the
line Of meats and market products,
aud take particular pains In select
ing and buying, as well a. In cutting
and handling. Remember phone 80
or 326 gets the best. 70
The road from Bryan 20 Benchley
is impossible with buggy or "A
wagon. the bridge on Thompson 5
creek is damaged SO IL cannot bee
crossed. aud y smaller bridge across
a branch il washed away. The Eagle
Is indebted for Information of this
20 Mr.. +. A. CRpps, over phone,
yesterday afternoon.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09
cleroYman convieted.

Knoxville. Tenn. March s.-Rev. Ben
jamin W. Ashley a minister o. the
Tenn. was given a sentence q fifteen
months in the penitentiary In the Fed
eral court FOR violating the pension
law. In investigating his case a pension
examiner discovered that he was big
amist.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09
pYina From Wounds.

Muskogee. March Sword reached
here that man named Hanks had been
shot Sasakwa. and was dying. A
warrant has been sworn out for Bill
Naples. charging him with assault. and
the marshal was dispatched to the scene
OF the shooting.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09
okInhem.,. snon.or.

Iawton, March s.-M.ra Mary Sneed
Of Mount Scott has had conferred upon
her the honor Of being named by Cen
eral william Cross a. the sponsor for
the Oklahoma division OF United Con-
federate veterans at the reunion Of ex-
Confcderates al Louisville. Ky. In June.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09
Lawyers and Doctors Arrested.

LODI. March s.-The police arrested
a dozen prominent lawyers and doctorI
on the CHARGE that they had been stir
ring up Polish language agitation ~
schools
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09
WHIPPED STRIKERS.
Police Use strinsen, Measures, Which
Prove 70 Be Successful

Warsaw. March s.-The strike OF
house servants here has suddenly coll
lapsed. This II attributed 10 the action
Of the police. who severely whipped ths
domestics. and others. fearing similar
treatment gave up the struggle.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-03-09
Snow and sleet.

Cleveland. O., March S.-This section
had a heavy snow and sleet storm We'd
nesday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22

FRIENDS WITH BOB.
IL small boy my fear Of darkness was very great,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
HINTS. OF MELODY
CONTINUED from First Page.)

low mutterng borne to my That sound so dis
agreeable before welcome music then, for it
gested rain and rain the thing desired When
looked up dark blue white capped cloud was just vs
BILE at the horizon It travelled fast and
head: strong wind suddenly up, then clap Of
thunder the first majestic chord Of grand selection the
first muterings being only the trembling Of the hand
the keys it about to start Then followed the
of the RAIN the harmonious sound of myrads
Of guitars it seemed as it fell on the roofs.
r ''When was more welcome music heard7' thought
as the soft of the masterpiece being played
Eighth Grade Arthur Wester,
Garfield School 2427 Thirteenth Ave. S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
A CENTURY OR, TWO.
Honorable Mention,)

One day when was a very little boy mother went
down town, and it nearing Christmas, was nat
uray very curious. The last thnc! mother said to
was, Donad, don't do any ransacking, for if you do
will surely find it OUT This enough, and took
book and sat down read but could not help casting
longing eyes toward my mothers boxes.
After mother had gone sat there reading for
time but pretty became tired of reading and then
commenced my search for gifts. had overturned pref
ty nearly every box and drawer in the house when sud
denly looked up and mother standing over
"Donald, what you doingf" said she fNothing -
said rather amey thrusting back parcel directed to
Master Donald Murphy Mother saw the act and put
into dark closet As very much afraid of tho
darkness when little this just about the best
punishment she could give shut in that closet
fifteen minutes. At the end Of that time mother called
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
AN ENV1ABLE REVERE.

We berry picking at Minnetonka, and each
party resolved pick during the day
sell. Perhaps if had kept at work class me-
mortal fund would have been enlarged by couple OF
dollars. But it was g awful slow work. and many
time sweet plump berry found its way to my month,
while my companions working away briskly eager
the money. Watching my chance I slipped away
stopping to pick berry and them walked until
to inviting seat amid the green. The lake re-
the clear blue of the sky and gstened while tho
oars Of the fishermen splashed with clear sound
SO absorbed in the beautiful scenery about that
was not aware it growing dark I awakened
from the reverie had fallen into by happy voices
CHANGING about group Of pickaninnies ap-
preaching singing they probably had befora
Indeed this welcome music, for aside from their
they willingly informed Of the way to tho
place from which I CANA Agnes Benson,
Eighth Grade 2o13 Eighteenth Ave
Adams School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
A TALENTED MOCKER.

One day last spring, early in the morning, I was
choppng small branches when suddenly heard
queer whistle. always want to learn all about
birds This queer whistle seemed to stop in tree, so
dropped the Ratchet and went what kind of bird
making that sound had heard of hooking birds and
this Of them. I tried to make the same kind
of sound he did and to my great surprise he whled
as did and whisted other kind Of bird music.
Every morning regularly and heard that bird for
about two weeks. always welcomed hrs music, because
it seemed put life into and make feel like
working. Chester Brown,
Seventh Grade, $500 Emerson Ave- s.
Calhoun School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
OLD AS NOAH'S ARK.
Honorable Mention.)

(HOnorable Mentlon.)
One day walking down road in the country
carrying pail of raspberres walking along think
ing about the afternoons fishing trip when suddenly
heard heavy snorting and painting behind looked
back and large bull steering toward me- I made
for the nearest tree in sight, which barkless and
branches tree. do not know how fast went uE that
tree but do know that if there had been tree climb
ing then should have The bull stood there
glazing at with piercing that seemed to
IH keep you up there all night for this" tried to
smooth down my hair which had risen to it's full height
I was thus employed when heard uncle whisting an
old song, almost old Noah's ark. But it sounded
like beautiful melody to sat there smoothing
down hair. called Justify for him to and free
from my tomentor He and drove the bull
away. quickly climbed down from my perch and scam
pered home fast my legs could carry But
uncle's whstling certainly welcome music.
A Seventh Grade, -Arne Serum,
Monroe School. 211S Seventh Street S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
MINNEAPOLIS TOPICS
For Saturday, May s:
''WHEN
CAME HOME. "

stories may be concerning homecoming Of
human being animal bird etc Nobody has kept
to the hnme-lot that he has
home' that Junior has kind story
ready to tell the topic Try to select home coming that
will ordinary give variety
to the department papers be In the hands Of tie
Journal Junior
NOT LATER THAN SATURDAY EVENING APRIL 20.
at O'Clock They be strictly original written in ink
only Of the not than 800 in
100, marked
paper signed with the grade, school,
of the writer. The must not be rolled
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
For Saturday, May IS:
"a WHISPER OF SUMMER. =. ;,

kinds of early stories available
topic but Juniors should remember that whisper
u a he
Stories may imaginary but in all idea
whisper should be carried mind The
be mailed to reach the Office OF The Journal Junior
NOT LATER THAN THURSDAY MORNING, NAY 1.
They strictly original, written in one side
of the than 500
/ 100. marked with
writer. The papers should not be rolled
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
UPON A SUMMER DAY.
Honorable Mention.)

It was first visit to mountain home, which is
situated three and onehaf miles from the railway sta
ton and nearest neighbor. We had spent the day
climbing the rugged peaks to view the landscape from
different points, traversed the beautiful valley for bril-
liant flowers and dainty ferns; admired the specked
fearessy sported in the clear waters of the
brook; oitered along the gen listening to
the sons of the pines and searching for gold did the
miners. But getting little more weary of the
monotony than cared to acknowledge this day
of which I write. My uncle had gone to the village, and
evening I saw him coming up the trail with
black box which I recognized with joy as my VIOLIN
After dinner Major Bailey the veteran miner as we'll as
veteran of the civil war, and fine violinist took
VIOLIN and the sweetest of notes mingled with
the music of the pnes dispensing loneliness and fill
ing hearts with welcome music.
A Seventh Grade -Wynne Bennett,
Madison School. 915 E. Seventeenth Street.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
THE LONG WAY ROUND.
Honorable Mention.)

(Honorable Mention
One Saturday was not allowed to go away from the
house in the morning This put in the lowest kind of
time sent to my said ''a right, - and went
up the longest way 'The longest way' the way
thru the dinng-room, where the oranges kept. I
stuffed one in each pocket and retired: -..=.
The dinner bell rang after had devoured the
oranges. It then discovered hungry. have
not good for music but is that calls
somebody who is hungry to his dinner Thus it with
me, and my dinner changed my spirits wonderfully
Sixth Grade, -Sigurd LELAND,
Lake Harriet School. Calhoun Boulevard
~ ONE OF FATHERS BEES
One day wandering in the forest gathering
wild flowers Mother told not to stay later than
down. was having merry time picking flowers, gath
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
AMUSING LITTLE SISTER.

Ny little sister had been sick for several weeks and
nothing seemed to satisfy her. had done my best to
her and had failed completely. At last when l
was going give up trying any longer the door-bel
rang and visitor for mother announced. She had
with her very sweet little baby about four of five
months old am very fond of babies and to take
her when my little sister called disappointed
but went for her and took her with down to the
parlor. The baby, seeing enter the set
terrible yell and would not stop, and atho dislike
hearing baby cry at this time enjoyed it for
that it amused my little sister immensely AS the baby
stayed house several days. she amused little sis
with her crying until she able to go out and
play. Marion Freddy
3 Eighth Grade, 907 Fourteenth Ave s.
Adams School ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
A CURE FOR CRossPATcHEs.

Last year I went to the river fishing. I had been
there about two hours and had not had bite ye
did not feel very happy because everything still
Then suddenly heard music. listened; it did
again for long. time, and when it did it
made me happy as was when had started away in
the morning. looked all around but could not any
thing that could make such pretty sounds. At last
found little yellow bird sitting up in tree singing
pretty song looked up and he looked down and said
fTee-dee-d dunn" laughed at him and then went home
singing ttTee-dee dunn" IF it had not been for that
bird might have gone home and out of temper.
Sixth Grade Francis Kenkel,
LongfeIlow School. 1923 Twenty ninth Av. S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22

ering nuts and catching grasshoppers AS looked up
the setting 1 sprang up and looked around
for the path leading the edge of the Forest but path
to be laid my head down the grass to- cry
Soon I heard something buzzing around my head. I
looked up and saw Of father s bees And OH what
a welcome buzz! It must be its way home sure,
and following it's guiding arrived home safely and told
the story of my misfortune. Clarence Anderson,
Fifth Grade, 1912 Twentyfourth ST. b
Adams School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
JUNIOR, MNNEAPoLIs MINNESOTA SATURDAY APRIL 1908

to ask if could down and NEEDLE again
That the most welcome music Lever heard.
Sixth Grade, Donald Murphy,
Clinton School. 3ll9 Second Ave. s.