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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-17
WE oFgER FOR SALE TO-DAY.

Two brick Buildings on Main street.
Lot 25xso In rear OF Mrs Wal e's furniture
store. a bargain.
Tss acres of Land. i've block, southvest OF
l. a O ". r-ilroad
o'hercity property. improved aad uuimproved.
OF al kinds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
TO SAVE THE CAR.
German Fleet Reported o6 - Coast Near Cronstadt.
COMPLETE CHAOS REIGSS IN RUSSIA
Mutiny, RiOting and Strikes Hold People In Terror-Autocrats May oust witte For Trepon as
 Military Dictator.

LONDON, Dec. 5. - A special dis. patch from St Petersburg through east Prussia says that a German squad. ron has been sighted in the Baltic sea near the Russian port of Cronstadt The appearance of the squadron, it is said, is preparatory to the flight of the Russian imperial family.
 Agrarian and anti-Jewish outbreaks are reported to have occurred in the governments of Chernigov, Terek, kursk and Kasan.
 The czar tn peril and more desperate than at any time since the internal troubles began Is the situation in Rus sia. as shown by the brief news items sent out from the strike ridden empire by correspondents. The empire is al- most entirely cut off from the outside world by the telegraph strike. and the most momentous events may have oc- cured before this without the knowl- edge of the rest Of the world.
 Complete chaos reizns throughout the dOmfniOns of the ezar. Another great mutiny of troops has taken place in the Baltic provinces. deadly rioting. with seventy deaths and hundreds wounded. has occurred at Kiev. and the Hebrews of odessa momentarily expect another terrible massacre. Efforts are being made by the autocrstic party to oust Count wftte and proclaim a military dictatorship under General Trepod. who. it is said, is ready 10 return at once to the capital
 strikingly illustrative of the danger of the situation is the report that a heavy guard for the United States em- bassy in St Petersburg has arrived there. The guard Is believed to be composed of marines from the cruiser Minneapolis. who were disguised in civilian dress.
 The warShips and sailors at St Pc tsrsburg have been disarmed in fear of mutiny. The capital Is in a state of alarm bordering on panic. and news can only reaeh the outside world by roundabout means. couriers being used.
 The most persistent and alarming re- ports of a tragedy in the imperial pal ace are current Acc0rdinz to one Of these rumorss the Grand Duke Boris made sn attempt 01 the fife q the czar IL is also asserted that the whole domestic staa st tie palace is ready to strike.
 h Mccoy tl.e situation Es desPerats
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05

occupied seats in the chamber before. The percentage. in the last congress was 60. Fifteen states are represented in the Fifty-ninth congress by the same men who represented them in the Fifty eighth congress. Among the new men fin the senate are James A. Hemenway of Indiana, Frank B. Brandegee of Connecticut and Robert Marion La Fol lette of Wisconsin. MT. Hemenway took the seat vacated by Senator Fair. banks when he became vice president. The new member from Indiana is re garded as one of the ablest legislators at Washington and has the advantage of long and busy service in the house of representatives to aid him in becom- ing a leading figure among the senators. Senator Brandegee. who succeeds the late Senator orvllle H. Platt. has also served in the house. He has the dis tinction of being the youngest member of the new senate, and. as he has quite a reputation as an orator. is expected to become a figure on the floor of the senate chamber Another new senator from New England is W. Murray Crane.
 Speaker Cannon Is likely to be the same dominant figure in the house Of representatives of the Fifty-ninth con gress that he was in the Fifty-eighth Though he prefers 10 be considered an "easy boss" bis rule over the house is none the less firm. He often carries his points without creating any m feel ing because of his love of humor and command of wit and homely illustra- tions. One of the questions on which Speaker Cannon differs from some of his Republican colleagues Is that of the tariff He does not believe in re- vision. T am not in favor of hanging the country up hy the tail" was the way he put 1t in referring t0 the sub feet recently. Asked to explain his Ideas on this bead more fully he de scribed the disturbances to industry which he thought vouH follow any ef- forts In the direction of tariff revision and added: We used to swing dogs bT the tail when we were boys 1t must have been a very UncomfCrtable sensation for the dog. It would he just ss unconfortnble sensation for this great country. and hy love I am not one 10 sit quietly by and see t at- temptsd-.
 A new member of the house whs at the same tine is an old member is Cen erzI T. Warrea Keifer. o1ce speake-. whc. after yezrs of absence. has ben rsturred ts congress fron Ohio.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05

several editions. In order to encourage the use of the old language of Ireland in both writing and speaking he has written dramas in Gaelic and taken parts in them himself when presented on the stage. Personally he is recog- nlzed as a man of great versatility of talent for he Is poet, playwright. critic, actor, divinity student, orator. journal ist. historian. linguist, translator, pro lessor, archaeologist. lecturer and folk lorist.
 DT. Hyde Is making a tour of the United States and speaking in colleges and before learned societies of various kinds. Owing in large degree to his efforts the movement for the revival of the Gaelic language fin Ireland now shows some surprising results. There are two main groups of the Celtic tongue-the Cymric. represented by the Celtic speech of Wales and Brittany, and the Gaelic. formerly more widely spoken, but now represented by the Celtic speech of Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Scotland. with population of 4.50O.Oo0, has not in the mainland or adjacent islands more than 3OO.OO0 persons who speak or un. derstsnd Gaelic. In Ireland. when the census of 1900 was taken. it was found that out of population of about 4,50Q,- o00 not more than T00O00 could speak Gaelic. This was a decline of f0.O00 in ten years. The decline was due in part to the large emigration from the western province. the last foothold of the Gaelic in Ireland Since then the current has turned A few years ago most of those who spoke Gaelic In Ire land could neither read 1t nor write Ii. The system of education ignored It. and parents. anxious that their children sbould get oa in the world. banished n from their homes. The Gaelic isaEue. of which Dr. Hyde was the frst president. has done much to ehanxe these condltions. It employs traveiing tezchers and in many ways sncoursges the use of the ancient Ian ruaEs both fn conversation ard Hters- furs. Interest In the movement has s1- tended to the United gtates and even fo south Anerica- he number of schoois h whIch the Gaelic fanEszee h tnuEhf has sdTauced fro1 1os Ia 1spo to ovg zoo h 1908. and fhnse who czn red. srezk and write Gzeile h ftus eanstzntiT fncre4sizE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
skating on q Hotel Roof.

An ice skating rink on the roof. BIO feet above the street level. Is planned by the managers of Philadelphia ho- tel. and as soon as there is an assur- ance of continued cold weather the plan will be carried out. says Phila- delphia special to the New York World. The guests will then be able to enjoy the sport by simply taking the elevator, instead of making the long journey to the park lakes. Already some who have heard of 1t are considering the question of engaging 1t for private parties, and canivals on the Ice on the hotel roof may become one of the events of the winters gayety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
BILLS IN CONGRESS-
Many New Measures Intro
 duced by Minority Leader.
FOXES FUN AT YOUTHFUL MEMBER
Presidents Message Listened to With Wrapped Attentton-SOciety Ladies Adorn Senate and House.
 Flowers Barred.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-It was a familiar scene when Vice President Fairbanks stopped the buzz of conver- sation in the senate chamber with two strokes of the gavel There are few changes in the membership Death had taken away Senators Bate (Tenn.) and Platt (Conn.). There were no changes among the senate officials.
 The first arrival on the floor was Senator Sutherland (Utah).
 In the senate the proceedings were brief, but most of the spectators seem- ed to find quite as much to interest them in observing the senators who remained on the floor after adjourn ment as they could have experienced had the session continued longer.
 While the house was in session the presidents message was read, and there was enough of interest in that to hold an exceptionally large audience during the entire time
 One noticeable feature in the house was the absence of flowers, which heretofore have been common to both chambers. The absence of floral tributes was due to a resolution adopt ed unanimously by the senate and to an order of the speaker in the house. This robbed the occasion of much of it's pic turesqueness.
 Representative Williams (AIiss.), the leader of the minority in the house, in- troduced number of bills and joint resolutions affecting the tariff and campaign contributions. These con- template free trade with the Philip pines, a reassembling of the United States and Canadian joint high con- mission with view to freer trade re- lations between the United States and Canada and a minimum tariff for the United States. The bill regarding cam paign contributions forbids federal cor porations chartered by the federal gov ernment engaged in interstate con- merce from asking for such contribu- tions.
 These measures, it is believed, indi- cate the probable course of the minori- ty on the subject of the tariff revision and reciprocity and the question of contributions in political campaigns.
 Another bill proposes to establish a minimum tariff of the United States. It declares the existing tariff sched- ules to constitute the maximum tariff of the United States and a reduction of 20 per cent from them or rates equal to four-fifths of the existing duties to con stitute the minimum tariff of the Unit ed States. The bill extends the opera ton of the minimum tariff to all such countries as grant admission to their markets of articles the product and growth of the United States at the minimum tariff rates levied by them.
 An appeal was made that Mir Will Hams might have minute to reply to a question by Mir Wharton, a new member from Illinois. who had inquir- ed what MT. Williams meant by a re- mark about kids.
 With that degree of reverence that the personal appearance of my interro- gator excites in my mind should re- ply that he is the last man in the house to ask what kid is.''
 This rejoinder by Mir Williams was received with hearty laughter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
c,i.,u.. GI.e

We have taken several Christmas songs from the December magazines and may add to them this giee in the Reader Magazine by James Whitcomb Riley. says the New York Post It Is called Prom Feigned Elizabethan Comedy" and Mr. Riley furnishes the music as well as the words: With a hsyi and hii and hey Do sieel On. Christmas glass for a sweet Hpped
 lass
 To Kiss and pass in her ooquetry-
 So rare. And the lads all flush save the right one
 there
 So rare-so rare. With ashsy. and a hil and a ho-oh, The Christras holly and the nistietoe- win a hey. ard a hi. ard a hey ho wfBsl As he Hfts the cup and his wan face up Her eyes tosch hss with a tender snile-
 So rare, Then his hands grasp out ard her oEn
 are there
 so rzrs-so rare, wIth a heTt ard hii and a ho-chi The Chrfs1ras hoily and the nlstfetos
 cBoRcs w7th a heTs sd hl, and a hsy 10 kes The wfn1. she winter ard ths drifting wIfh a heyt ard a his ard a ho-oh. Ths Chrtstzas kcilT ard the rIEttesoe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
HENRY IRvING'S BIOGRAPHY
Life of the Actor-Knight to Be Writ
 ten by His Sons.


 ten by His sons.
 We understand that the late Sir Hen " Irving expressed some time before his death wish that after his demise his life should be written by nls two sons, H. B. Irving and Lawrence Irv- ing, says the London Pail Mall Gazette. To this end he has left voluminous pa- pers and correspondence, in addition to which the joint authors will have as a further basis for their work not only their own personal recollections of their greatly distinguished father, but also the "reminiscences of those who for many years were closely and intimate ly associated with him.
 Sir Henry could not, we feel, have placed this work in better hands. Not only will his sons enter upon their task with the fullest sympathy and with the ardent earnestness that are both so necessary if work of biography is to hold the public as well as charm it, but they will both bring to bear upon 1t a ripe experience and scholarly attain ment. H. B. Irving is already an au- thor of some distinction as well as an actor, for he has written, besides ns- merous interesting articles in the mag azines, two books of real importance namely, "The Life of Judge Jeffreys" and French Criminals of the Nine teenth Century" Lawrence Irving has written several plays, notably Robes pierre" Peter the Great" Dante" and "Loyelace" ..a
 The life of Sir Henry Irving would naturally take some considerable time to complete even if the authors were able to devote their entire time to 1t. This they cannot do. for both are busy in their profession, but we understand that beginning will be made with the work practically at once and that it will be pushed forward as steadily and us speedily as may be found pos slble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
The Work Ahead
 FOR THE s... Coming Congress

THE opening of congress gives the
 country new topic of discus
 sion, and signs are not lacking
 that the coming session will be in many respects lively one. Although the Republicans have a large majority in both branches of congress, there is a prospect that matters will come up for consideration upon which the members of the majority party are not wholly agreed, so that there will be chance for the development of new factional alignments and unprecedented political situations New issues have recently come to the front in respect to which party lines have not been strictly drawn. Among the topics which will be uppermost in debate will be railroad rate legislation, the work of construct ing the Panama canal, federal supervi- sion of insurance companies, tariff re- vision, limitation of representation from southern states on account of al- legged suppression of the colored vote, admission of new states and matters connected with the insular possessions of the United States. The leading place will be taken by the subject of railroad rate legislation. The house of repre- sentatives passed bill on this subject last winter, but the senate adjourned without taking action on it. This being new congress, the matter must be taken up again from the beginning, and it is the plan of the advocates of rail road rate legislation in the house to pass new bill on the same lines as that of, the last session, but somewhat more explicit. They hope to get this bill through early in the season and thus give the senate no excuse for in- action on the ground of insufficient time to consider the matter.
 The Fifty-ninth congress is composed largely of old members-old, that is to say, ill the sense of having already seen congressional service. There are 3S6 men in the house of representative, and 290 of these, or 75 per cent, have
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
pr. Douglas Hyde
 I AND THE <. Gaelic Revival.

THE revival of dead language is yH usually no mean task. Those
 N who are seeking to revitalize the
 ancient Gaelic tongue believe that it Is not yet so dead as to make this an impossibility. The arrival in America of Dr. Douglas Hyde, the leading exponent of the movement, has attracted special attention to its aims. Much has already been accomplished in Chis direction through the enthusiasm of Dr. Hyde and the work of the organ izations which have come into exist ence partly as result of his exertions. Dr. Hyde is the son of a Protestant clergyman, the Rev. Arthur Hyde, and he himself has studied theology, but in stead of preaching the gospel has de voted himself to literature and scholar. ship and to the work of convincing the Irish people and those in other coun- tries of Irish descent of the value of the tongue in which their forefathers spoke.
 Dr. Hyde was educated at Trinity college, Dublin, where in 1884 he took the degree of bachelor of arts after; an exceptionally brilliant undergraduate career and where he has since taken additional degrees. Although he won honors in German, French and Italian, it was the Celtic language which most attracted him, and on graduation, in- stead of making the tour of the conti- nent usually taken by young men of his social position, he travelled exten- siyely in his native province, making study of the ancient Irish tales, songs and folklore of Connaught. In this way he was drawn into relations of inti- macy with the Irish peasantry and came to realize more than ever before the qualities for the expression of emo 'tion and tenderness possessed by the language of the past. In 1889 he pub lished book of tales in the ancient tongue, entitled "Leabhar Sgeuluighe- achta.' The praise this received from students of the Gaelic language en- couraged him to write Beside the Fire: Folklore of the Irish Celts," "The Love Songs of Connaught," Story of Early Irish Literature" "Mediaeval Tales From the Irish and other works. Some of these books have gone through
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
Paterson Ha. Fatal Explosion.

PATTERSON, N. l.. Dec. 5..-By the explosion of the main steam pipe in the electric light and power station here one man was killed. several firemen narrowly escaped death. silk mill girls and school children were thrown into a panic. electric power was instantly cut of from all parts of the city and prop erty of the Public Service corporation was damaged 10 the extent of S75.0O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
INSURANCE UPHEAvAL.
How the Investigation Was Started
 by Two Newspaper Reporters.


 by Two Newspaper Reporters.
 There would have been no investiga- tion of the insurance companies had it not been for the recent disclosures made by David Ferguson, a reporter for the New York World, who began by prodding the officers of the Equita- ble about James Hazen Hydes Cambon dinner and other evidences of ruinous waste, says Success Magazine for De cember. At the outset Ferguson was laughed at by the men he approached. Hyde and Alexander, the two heads of the Equitable. denied everything de nied that there was any factional up- rising in the Equitable or the slightest unfriendliness between MT. Hyde and Mr. Alexander But the reporter kept on prodding and digging patiently un- til he gained the confidence of some one on the inside whose name will probably never be known.
 From that time on Ferguson had the situation, in his own hands, and what followed is thoroughly known to the American public today, having resulted in the greatest upheaval ever known in the history of American finance. Compelled by the persistent revelations Ferguson was making to undertake an investigation, Francis Hendricks, su- perintendent of insurance for the state of New York, filed away lengthy document containing the testimony he had taken, and it remained for Louis Seibold, another World reporter, to procure a copy of this secret report, which made the longest "story" ever run" in newspaper about single incident-112,000 words.
 It is still matter of keenest specula- ton among the newspaper men of New York how Seibold obtained possession of copy of state document, and it will probably be mystery forever. Reporters of Seibold's type never be- tray condolences. Were the secrets of Messrs. Ferguson and Seibold known concerning the great insurance expos ure they would undoubtedly make good reading, but these men made pledges of confidence for the public good, and 1t goes without saying that those pledges will die with them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
Russian securi,ie. Drop.

PARIS, Dec. 5. = The bourse w9 greatly agitated Absence of news from Russia provoked panicky move ment. affecting the entire market. Rus sians were heavily offered and dropped excessively Quantities of Russian gov ernment and railway securities were thrown upon the market. apparently at whatever they would bring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
TEAS and COFFEES
SPECIALS

The city is practically cut of from the rest of Europe troops fill the streets, and it is feared that serious rioting has occurred.
 Everywhere it is believed that the life of the czar is in peril and that na- tional ruin is near.
 The strike of postal and telegraph employees is general, the government remaining unyielding before the de mands of the strikers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
win Not ReprI.ve Mrs. Rorer..

CHICAGO. Dec. g. -- Governor Bell of Vermont. accompanied by his wife and members of his stan. arrived in Chicago to attend the annual dinner Of the New England society. He denied that he intended to prolong his absence from his state until after the execution of Mrs Mary Rogers. the murderess. next Friday He added that the execu- ton would not be interfered with by any action of the governor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
knI.a Nite and HIm.~If.

TRENTON. \. l.. Dec. 5.--Angeret because his wife would not get dinner at II o'clock instead of serving It at the usnsI hour Of noon. Edward I.ovett aged sixty years. a former sewer com missioner of the cits and one Of the best known iron molders in fbe state. Killed the woman and himself af his home in Academy street here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
Set Hon..ty Limit .t s2s.ooo.

STANFORD. Conn, Dec. 5.-The Rev. George c. Richmond of St. Johns Episcopal church was the principal speaker at the Elks' memorial service here, and the whole town is taking about his address, in which he said, The corporation officer who takes more than s25,O00 a year salary is a thief"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
Jury Can. For eoothan Reform

NEW YORK. Dec 5.-Blaming foot ball as at present played for the loss of mans life, coroner's jury here rendered verdict on the death of Harold R. Moore. whose skull was fractured in a game on Ohio field and called for the passing of laws to ellm. mate the brutal features of the game.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
rr-echea to th. s~r,e-.

DELAWARE WATER GAP. Pa. Dec 5-The Rer Winner F. Cofman. pastor of the Methodist church here. a Sunday presehed to. one person. the sexton The ahsence of the rest of the congreEation was due to heavy down pour Of rain st the service hour
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
Pal crous on rrt.I

OMAHA. Neb.. Dec 5.-Pat Grove. the alleged kidnaper of Eddie Cudahy. son of E. A. Cudahy. the millionaire packer. Is on trial here on a charge of shooting with intent to kin Pstrolman Jackson
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
Russian Bonds Un.aInbIe.

LONDON. Dec 5.-Tradinz on the stock exchange was dull and dealings were restricted by the political uncer- tainty- Russian Imperial fours wers fat and unsaiable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
e. N. ballard Dead at x.v.rk. N q

Hs IIs BaIIHFU UEHu HN NNWHTks VI Js
 NEWARK. \. J. Dec. 5.-George NJ. Ballard. cOmmissioner of public works of this city. Is dead here at a private hospital. where be underwent an oper- ation a week ago. He was sixty-eight years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
T-r-.r wsIktur on rrnrt Kn,.a

MIDDLETowN. \. Y- Dec s-Hen- ry Atwco1. farmer of Burnside. was killed by an Ontario and Western train while walking oa the track near his home
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
.. c-rtIsr.t- Fer rrcl<ll.n.

NEW YORK Dee. 5.-No certificate of election vas issued to Mayor Nc Clellan snd otherz by the board of ssec ficns. wkich net for that purpose
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
u..I~.I Lfbr.ry aift ts csl.-ss..

NEW YORK. Det. 5-At the meet. ing Of the Columbia university trustees the gift to the university was announc ed of tbe musical library of Anfoa SeIdI- valued at Si00n0.