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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11

devils who had gone broke commit
suicide. as that Is said TO be one Of the
features Of the place.
Well, we got a suite OF rooms and the
FIRST day We looked over the place. and
ate free banquets and saw how the peo-
pie dressed. and just looked prosper
Gus and showed money on the slight
est proyocation. and got the hang OF
things. Dad was TO go In the big gam
bling room In the afternoon with his
pockets fairly dropsical with money.
and the Dakota man was 70 do the
betting. and dad was to hold one OF the
canvas bags. and when II was full we
were TO take It TO our room. and quit
gambling for awhile. TO give the bank
4 chance to raise more money. Dad
insisted that his partner should lose
a small bet once In awhile. 50 the bank
should not get on to the fact that we
had a cinch.
After luncheon We entered the big
gambling room. in full-dress suits.
and. by gosh! II was like a kings re-
ception. There were hundreds OF men
and women. dressed for a party, ana II
did not seem like a gambling hell. ex-
cept that there we're piles Of gold as
big as stoves. on all'the tables. and the
guests were provided with silver rakes,
with long handles, to rake In the
money. Dad said in a whisper 10 the
Dakota man: What IS the use OF
taking the trouble 10 run a gold mine
and get all dirtled up digging dirty
nuggets. when you can get nice, clean
gold. all coined. ready TO spend. by
betting right?" And then dad turned
to me and he said: "Hennery. dom,
let the sight OF this wealth make you
avaricious. Don't be purse proud when
you find that your poor father. after
years OF struggle against adversely. and
the machinatIons OF designing men. has
got next to the Pierpont Morgan class
and has money to buy railroads. Don't
gee excited wheu we begin to bag the
money. but just act as though Il was
a regular thing with US to salt down
our gold for winter. the same as We do
our pork"
A count. or a duke. gave us nice
seats. and rakes to haul in the money.
a countess. with low-necked dress.
winked at dad when he reached into
his pistol pocket and brought out a roll
of bills and handed them to the Dakota
man. who bought $500 worth OF red
chips. and when the man looked the
roulette table over and put about a pint
OF chips on the red, dad choked up so
he was almost black In the face. and
began 10 perspire so had TO wipe my
face with a handkerchief; the gambler
rolled the wheel and VIXEN the ball
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11
CURED BY ACCIDENTS
OCCASION WHERE cALAMtTiEs
HAVE EFFECTED. CURES.
London Painter Lost Hearing by One
Accident and Resalned II by An.
other-several Other Au-
thentie Cases.

Some months ago a workman was
the victim OF an accident which ut
terly destroyed the hearing OF one of
his ears, says London Answers. Al
though he consulted numerous special
lists. he was unable TO receive am
benefit whatever and at last all hope
was given up.
The other day. while painting a
house. he happened TO stand on the
top rung Of the ladder with a bucket
Of paint In his hand. II CHANGED ths
he lost his balance and fell. The Ia
der toppled over him. while the pa.l..
bucket struck him on the head. When
he regained consciousness Il was
found that his hearing had been fully
restored by the blow.
A private soldier was struck by
lightning at Charleston a short time
ago This rendered him totally blind:
but three days later he was struck
again. Afterward II was discovered
that he had fully regained his sight.
In Austria. however. they claim 20
have more curious case. An English
boy lost his speech as a result OF
fall. Some time afterward he fell on
ladder and recovered his speech.
A Barry laborer's life was saved a,
Cardiff infirmary by cutting his th.oat.
The patient stopped breathing. and
when artificial respiration failed d
hole was cut In his throat In order 10
induce the hearts action
A man who was formerly a music
hall artist had been paralyEed for four
years In both legs when he was 20.
ing along the Dlals. London. on
crutches to his lodgings he discovers
that a shop was on FIRE. lie gave the
alarm and became so excited that he
dropped his crutches. rushed upstairs
and saved the life Of an infant lie
went home carrying the crutches on
his arm and hopes that he will be able
10 commence work again
a Glasgow man drank deadly dose
Of laudanum: the police officers cured
him by giving him a good thrashing
His life was saved by his being kept
awake until the effect Of the poison
had passed away. The police officers
who We're present kept on beating him
with a piece Of hose pipe and with wet
towels until he was quite well.
4 wcll-known player for the Halifax
football club had lost the use OF his
arm. owing 20 an accident az football
Some little time ago when he was
playing he received very hard treat
ment Indeed. with tho result that when
the match was over he had recovered
the use Of HIS arm.
The half back player for the Hol
beck team was playing against Hors
forth In the cup ties some years ago
and received an injury 10 his leg
which caused his retirement from the
game For several months he was
quite unable To walk without crutChes
One day he had what appeared 10 be-
the misfortune 90 fan down a full
flight Of steps. II was. however. a for.
tunate fall. for on getting mp he found
that he had regalnod the full use OF his
injured leg. and from that day 10 this
he has walked as straight as though
he had never had anything the matte
With him.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11
New Electric Invention.

\ Frenchman named Jean Dcnlssel.
living al RoubaiX. has invented for
firing torpedoes az long range by
means Of electric waves. Starting
with DR. Brauly's discovery whereby
arc lights and steam and electric mo-
tors can be started by wireless trans.
mission at considerable distance. Den.
issell has perfected a device which Is
highly sensitive and Of great precision
and works underground or In the wa
ter. u win receive electric waves
without mast or post az a distance OF
several miles. The manufacturing cost
Of the machine is about so franc. or
ten dollars
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11

stopped on the red. and dad did the
raking and raked In a quart OF chips
and dad shook hands with the Dakota
man and said: "Pard. We have got EN-
on the run and reached for his sack
10 put In the first installment OF ac-
quIred wealth. and the low-necked
countess smiled rayishlng smile on
dad. and dad looked as though he
owned a brewery. and the Dakota man
twisted his chin whiskers and acted
like he was sorry for the Monte Carlo
bank. I just got so faint with Joy that
/ almost cried.
To think we had skinned along as
economically as possible all our lives.
and never made much money. and now.
through this Dakota genius. and this
Monte Carlo opportunity. We had
wealth raking in by the bushel. made
me feel great. and wondered why
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11

Who wants TO race? Frank Robin
son has issued challenge to all chick
en- fanclers and is ready to match his
team OF ROSTERS against all corners.
Frank drives his ROSTERS tandem. at
tached TO a homemade wagon. and
guides them with relns. They do not
wear bits. but the forward ends OF
the reins are tied about the lower
beaks OF the birds Progress with this
unique team is not rapid. but the
astonishing thing about II is that there
should be any progress at all Frank
is only two years old. and he can con
troll his unique tandem better than
anyone else.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11
The Rooster Team and Their Youthful Driver.

The training OF the ROSTERS to this.
to them. unique task took great deal
OF time and patience. says the y. Y.
World. II may be- said that impa.
tience OF any sort OF restraint Is the
dominant characteristic of his lord
ship of the barnyard Like the pig OF
tradition and experience. he is always
willing and anxious To 40 in any d.
rection but the right one. However.
In this case he has so far given into
the will OF man that he stood pa.
tiently for his picture and then trotted
on with every apparent willingness &c
go where he was wanted TO.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11
rhs Bad Boys Dad Meets q Count at
aParty-They go Broke"at
Monte Carlo.
RY HOS. oEoRoE VI. Pc.

Rx.Covernor OF Wisconsin. Formerly Pub
Usher OF Pecks sun. Author Of
'Pecks Bad Boy" Etc)
tcopyrlEht. isOs. b. Joseph b. BowleD
Monte carlo.-Dear Uncle: | blush
10 write the name. Monte Carlo. at the
head OF a letter to anyone that Is
Christian, or who believes In honesty
ana deceney. and earning q living by
ths sweat OF ones brow. for this place
In the limit II should write anybody
. letter from South Clark street, Chit
eaxo, the recipient would know | had
gone wrong. and was located In the
midst OF a bad element. and the In
ference would be that was the worst
fakir. robber. hold.up man or assassin
In the bunch.
The inference you must draw from
the heading OF this letter Is that dad
sad have taken all the degrees Of bad
ness AID are now winding up our ca
reer by taking the last degree, before
passing in our chips and committing
suicide. Do you know what this place
q, old mani Monaco is prineipality.
about six miles square. ruled by a
prince. and the whole business OF the
country, for II lisa "country" thesame as
though Il had a king. is gambling. They
have all the different kinds OF gam
bling, from chuck-a-luck at two bits
70 roulette at a million dollars a min
ute. What started dad 70 come 70
Monte Carlo Is moro than | know. un.
less II was q new American he has got
acquainted with. fellow from North
Dakota, that dad met at a sort OF dance
that he did not take me TO. II seems
there is place In Paris where they
70 to see men and women dance-ons
OF those dances where they kick &C
high that their feet hit the gas fixtures
Well. all know about II is that one
Wednesday night dad said he felt a
though II was his duty to go 10 prayer
meeting. so he could say won he go'
homo that in all the friyollties OF triT
abroad. even IN wicked Paris, he never
neglected his church duties. | nevei
was stuck on going TO prayer meeting
% dad let me stay at the hotel and play
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11

PRISE and be was willing to finance
the scheme.
The Dakota man fairly Rugged dad.
and be told dad In confidence that they
two could divide up money enough 70
make them richer than they ever
dreamed of. and all the morning they
discussed the plan. and made list OF
things they would need to sc, away
with the money. They provided them
selves with canvas sacks to carry away
the gold. and dad drew all his money
out OF the bank. and that evening we
took a train for Monte Carlo. All
the way here dad and his new friend
chuckled over the sensation they would
make among the gamblers. and | be-
came real interested in the scheme.
There was to be some fun besides the
winning Of the money. because they
talked OF going out in the park and on
the terraces when they were tired OF
winning money. and seeing the poor
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11
Anea Of Binds.

The average ages recorded OF some
OF the best known birds are given In
the following Blackbird lives u
years: blackcap 10. canary %. crane
q. crow 100 eagle 100. fowl. common
10. goldfinch 10. geese 50. heron So
lark 10. linnet %. nightingale rs. par.
rot 90. partridge 10. peacock "a. peli.
can so. pheasant IS. pigeon 20. raven
100. robin Il. skylark 30. sparrowhawk
40. swan 100. thrush ten. and wren
three years.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11
Can You GUEST

Which Is the most religious state?
-tMassD
Which Is the clcanly state?
WashD
Which Is the most egotIstical state?
-tMe.)
Which Is the sickliest state?
lilly
Which "a the medical state?
-(MdD
Which Is the oldest state2
-tArk1
Which Is the most maidenly state?
-tMiss1
Which Is the most paternal state?
-tPa)
Which Is the mining stateg
-(OreD
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11
A MAGIC TOY.
Trick Which II VIII Puzzle Your
Frienas 10 Do.

Cut a narrow strip Of wood or card
board about four inches long by three
quarters OF an inch wide and bore
three holes through H. one In the cen
ter. the two others on the ends OF
the strip our illustration shows how
piece OF string IS pulled through the
aobes and two beads or rings are sus'
pended from a. The holes must be
large enough to let the string 20
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11
Its Purport.

What does that expert witness
evidence 90 te show2" inquired the
man who was trying to understand
the trial.
1t goes 10 show which side has paid
him a retainer" answered the lawyer
" .shlnSton star.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11
THE BLOW GUN.
How 70 Make II So I, VIII No, Break.

want to tell the boys how they can
make a blow gun" which can be
used TO shoot small birds with. says
n writer in the Elmira Telegram. Get
glass tube about four feet long at
any drug store. Wrap II with strips
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11

She came up % the country
hut "a week nr 80 ago,
This city maid VINO ne'cr had seen
The Fields where Mid flowers grow
And when She saw the cat-tailE.
She cried ION. 40 look. uuicki
Who ever hc1rd of stusages
A-groWlug on a stlckg'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11

TOMMY married brother aolves
this vacation problem In a clever way.
Iessle-Ilow does he manage II?
Tom-He collects these Where to
Go" booklets. and by the time he gets
through them all It's September and
too late TO start.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11
a PuzxIer.

Not long ago Lydia had a birthday.
and discovered that she is the young
est member OF her class at school.
How does u come" she asked her
grandmother that evening. that all
the other little girls OF my age arc
nine OF ten aud I'm only eight?'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11

ING THE POOR DEVILS WHO HAD
GONE BROKE COMMIT SUICIDE.
pool with the cash register boy In the
barroom. and dad took a hymn book
and went out. looking pious as | ever
saw him.
Ny, what a difference there was In
dad in the morning. | woke up about
daylight. and dad came into the room
with a strange man. with spinach on
his chin, and they began to dance. like
they had seen the people dance at the
show where they had passed the even
ing. They we're undressed, except their
underclothes, which were these combI-
nation suits, so when a man gets into
them he Is sealed up like a bologna,
and he has to have help when he wants
10 get out TO take a bath. and he has
to have an outsider button him In with
n button hook. Geel | would rather
be a sausage and done with Il. Well.
dad and this man from Dakota kicked
high until dad caught by the ankle on
a gas bracket. and the strange man got
me I'D out OF bed 10 help unloosen dad
and get him down before he was black
I'm the face. Finally We got dad down
and then the two old dodgers began
10 discuss a proposition to 80 to Monte
Carlo to break the bank.
The Dakota man agreed that Ameri-
cans had no right TO be spending their
own money doing Europe. when their
genius was equal TO the task OF acquir-
ing the money OF the less intelligent
foreigners. He said they could go TO
Monte Carlo and by system OF gam
hing which be had used successfully
IN the Black Hills they could carry
away all the money they could pile into
saeks. The man said he would guar.
antee TO break the bank II dad would
nut his money against the Dakota
mans experience as a gambler. and
they would divide the proceeds equally
mad bit like 4 bass. He said he had
always had an element OF adventure
iu his makeup. and had always liked
10 take chances, and from what he
had heard OF the fabulous sums won
and lost at Monte Carlo. he could see
that II a syndicate could be formed |
that would win most Of the time. he
could see that there was more money |
N IL than In any manufacturing enter
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11

Mother (to Bobby. who doesn't want
to 90 TO bed)-But. dear. remember
that the little chickens go 10 bed
early.
Bobby-Yes; but the old hen goes
with them
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-11

Ex-Covernor OF WISCONSIN, Formerly Tux
Usher OF Pecks sun. Author OF
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-21

Eastern Star. Regular communities
ton second and fourth Thursday even.
ings Of each month. All visiting broth
ers and sisters are cordially invited.
Mrs. j. r. Reed. worthy matron;
s. r. Dearth. w p; Mrs. Emma
Benedict. Sec; Mrs. A. NJ. Howell.
Treas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-21
VERA S~ASsULlTCH.
The way the Great Russian WeAas
SPY blinded the Nlhiltsts.


TAe way III Great Rsssiau WsAas
SPY Dlindea the NlhiItsts.
when the famous General TrepofR
only at the beginning u HE career
Vera eassulitch was his Invaluable ss-
Olstant.
'rrepoff war the detested enemy If
the nIhiIists. and he was very anxious
TO obtain inside information al 10 their
doings and plans. Suddenly one day In
1878 he was fired ut while driving
through the streets Of 81. Petersburg
BY other than Vera S~assnlitch. ehc
was at once seized by the soIdiery and
was charged with the attempted MUIR
der Of rrepof, being tried In the crdi-
nary manner: hut, 10 the amaxement
Of the public, she wps acquitted!
On her release the nihilists gathered
about her, desiring TO admit such a
friend Of the people to their closest acs
uuaintance. In this way she was al
mitted TO all their private circles and
was made acquainted with their Sc
crets. These she nj nee commitment
ed 10 the Russian government Tine
truth was that the whole business, In
cluding the attempt ON his Wsl was
faxed by TrepoT himself, ami II was
simply d clever ruse 10 get rom tile nj
hillsts what could not he got in any
other way. Thereafter Vera sassulltcii
played tie part Of government spy Oh
,~pnu..r.,c occasions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-21

F~raternal Brotherhood, No. 102,
meets every Friday night at their
hall in the Schmidt building. west Of
Fountain square. at S O'Clock. Visiting
members are always welcome. !.
JAMES N. COOK.
President.
Miss Katie Burchell. Secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-21

Rebskah Lodge, !. o. o. r, meets
second and fourth Thursday evenings
Of each month at the ]. q. o. +. hall.
Mrs. Matte s. Garlick. noble grand;
Mrs. Ida Hedgcock. v~ice-grand: Mrs.
Clara Bell, secretary: Mrs. Sarah
Roberts. treasurer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-21
ENGLISH CIVIL SERVICE.

# -HMWMh EAf $
The Pay In II Il. small. bst the POSI-
lions Are Eagerly sought
"Once a civil servant always u civil
servant" appears to be the motto OF
the English civil service, for unless n
proves dishonest or an extraordinarily
poor workman he Is retained In service
until the age limit Is reached aud the
salary list 10 exchanged for the pen
sion roll.
Unlike thescivil service in the United
States, there Is no strong partisanship.
AppoIntees hold their position no mat
ter which party may be In power.
The pay Is not large, even in view Of
the small cost OF living in England.
Fifteen dollars IL about the limit of
weekly payment In the p~ostofRce de-
partment, though some OF the execu-
tive positions pay as high AZ 5000 q
year. The excise department Is a "a.
y0red branch, the pay starting at $3.50
q year. This is raised by q yearly in
crease OF @25 until the pay reaches
$500. and after a year Is jumped to
$57a From there on the pay jumps
rapidly to $3.50 yearly, and II the Of
fcer ID fortunate In at last arriving At
The dignity Of collector be draws S4.O0O
yearly.
Parliamentary clerk~hipe run from
$500 to 5000 a year, and the navy de-
partment will u a clerk up to $500
II hs reaches the importance Of oeet
paymaster. st
In spite Of the small sHIarles the
places are eagerly sought. since Il
means u life position, with 4 pension
| for ones declining years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-21

Fraternal Union Of America, Meets
first and third Tuesday evenings OF
each month in the Woodman hall on
Sixth street. at s o'clock. Mrs. Emma
Berringer, F. NJ; w. G. Koogler, Sec
rotary. y
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-21
BISHOP. peLL WEDDING
A eAHfONAeLe AFFAIR.

New York. February 21.--Calvary
church was he Gene of a fashionable
rccioty wedding today, the contract
in~ parties btsng Miss Gertrude Pell
anil Mn. Ftaucis CUNNINGHAM Bis
hon ~. Reginald Bishop was the
'e man hps The BRIDES attendants
tnsIr1ed Mes cynnfhia Roche. Miss
sieria Moran. Niiss Laura Swan and
Nfpe Leila Burnett.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-21

Redmen meet in Fraternal Brother.
hall every Thuriay sleep at the
eighth run. Visiting chiefs al
ways welcome to the wigwam. n.
L. Corey. sachem; F. E. Barnes. chief
OF records.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-21
Professional Directory
sociGr,ss.

!. o. o. =. Las Vegas Ledge, Ne. 4,
meets every Monday evening At their
hall. Sixth street. All visiting breth-
rem cordially invited to attend. +. La
Due. n. c.: c. w, G. Ward.
v, g.; T. NJ. Elwood. secretary; w.
u. Critics. treasurer; 9. v. Hsdgcock.
cemetery trustee.
.. p. o. E. Meets nrst and third
Monday evenings. each month. at
Knights Of Pythias Hall. Visiting
brothers are cordially invited.
b. D. BLAIk. Exalted Ruler.
T. q. BLAUVELT. Sec.
Chapman Lodge. No. 3, 4. ?. Z A. N.
Regular communications ist and Srd
Thursdays In each month. Visiting
brothers cordially invited. c, d.
Boucher, W. NJ; Charles H. Spor-
leder. Secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-21

knights Of Columbus meet every
second and fourth Tuesday OF the
month at the Fraternal Brotherhood
hall. Visitors welcomed. ]. E. Nc
Mahan, G. K; Frank Strass, F. s.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-23

boys feel like mobbing him. He had
II chances in the game and accepted
every one without making a misplay.
In the eighth inning he made a long
run and with his left hand pulled
down hot liner that looked good for
two sacks. He also figured in two
fast double plays. He was there with
the stick as well, securing two safe
hits just when they were needed badly.
McAllister is a good ball player and
if Tempany does not keep him on the
second bag the fans Will raise a big
howl
Mcintosh, a Dayton boy was behind
the bat for Walla Walla and he played
good game. Parkes did good worl
IN the center garden and received
great praise from the fans for his
long running catch in the eighth in
ming that cut off two runs.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-23
Dope for the Fans.

Rummell is hitting the ball in good.
he got three singles.
In the second inning Samuels, the
Sprague slab artist, was touched up
for six hits in succession which netted
five runs In the eighth he was again
touched up for four safe ones.
Bobby McCool was in the right
garden for Walla Walla yesterday and
helped the team win the game.
Driscoll who played second for
Sprague in the Saturday game, has
been signed by Manager Tempany.
He will play the third sack. fitzpatrick
is to hold down short and McAllister
will guard the second bag. Maloney is
to be sent to the field.
Mcintosh will be- kept on the
team and divide honors with Lankard
behind the bat.
Six earned runs in the Sunday
game is certainly a good record for
Walla Walla.
At Athena, Saturday, the Spokane
league defeated the Yellow Kids by
score of 10 to II. At Pendleton yes
terday the leaguers won again by a
score of to 3.
All arrangements for the ball game
between the ministers and doctors
Friday afternoon on the Whitman
grounds have been completed. The
ministers have adopted the name of
"Sky Pilots" and the doctors will be
known as "Sawbones." Undertaken
Cookery has been chosen as umpire.