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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
DEPOSITION OF PIERCE.
Its Reading Consumes Consid.
cradle Time.

Austin. May Practically the on
tire Thursday morning session Of ac
custer suit Of the state against III
Waters.rierce on company Eas cor
sumed In reading the dispositions a.
Henry Clay Pierce. given at ST Tor.
before Special Commissioner Anthem.
scnted ~ that time by Attorney Gov.
cral Hadley Of Missouri and the ce
tense by Attorney Priest.
Pierce In his deposition Fagc n h-'cf
review Of the organization Of tho W.
ters.Plcrce on company. He bc~an -
telling OF the apnortionment ~ terri.
tory TO Waters Pierce oil company
and said that Il had never gone b
yond the territory assigned TO Il. or dii
any other company intrude on the ter
ritory since 1878. When the company
was organized in 1900 practically al
the stock was In his name. and all
stock continued To stand In Plerce's
name. and he controlled and managed
the company without any Interference
until July. 1904. at which time aga
shares OF stock were transferred 20
NJ. NJ. Vanhiren 81 New York. aft ~
which the Standard oil company IS.
snmed active and. In part. offlcions
control OF the company. notwithstand.
Ing that he protested that II was =
violation OF his representation To the
people OF Texas. He acknowledged
that In June. 1900. he gave n blank
certificate transferring stock 10
representative OF the Standard oil
company He also admitted that tn
Standard OIL company had never real
~ relinquished It's right TO receive
dividends from the profits OF the Wa.
ters.Pierce on company.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
kURoKi AT BOSTON.
japanese General Recipient Of Much
Consideration at That City.

Boston. May 23.-General Krrck
was the recipient NJ much considerl
ton here on Thursday The day begal
with n breakfast at the Touraire
given by Mayor Fitzgerald. when he
was presented TO Governor Guild. mer
bers OF the city government and pror'l
nent business men About fifty attend
ed the breakfast. The general was
taken in charge by Major Henry l..
Higginson. and two representatives of
the Japanese society at Harvard Ter a
visit To the statehouse and Harvard
university.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
TREASURER TRENT TALKS.
"some Comments on the Aldrieh Law
10 His Theme.

Kansas City. May 23.-Charles II
Treat. treasurer OF the United States
addressed the Missouri bankers asso
citation meeting here in annual con
vention. on Some Comments on the
Aldrich Law" Mr. Treat said the
law was OF much benefit. but banking
reforms still remain TO be made. He
believed our national system meets
the needs OF the country. as n whole
better than any other system In ex
istencc. and he favored modifica'
ton OF Il rather than an attempt 10
introduce any revolutionary scheme
such as credit currency.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
STEPHENS SLABS HIMSELF.
While Deranged infliets Thlrty-sl,
Wounds Upon His Breast.

Cieburne, Tex. May pa. II. steph.
ems. fifty-two years old. prominent
farmer. is not expected 10 live as the
result Of self inflicted wounds. His
mind became deranged several days
ago and he has been watched. but sue.
ceeded In securing knife and nov
has thirty-six stab wounds on his
breast.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
JURY SAW LAND.
On Returning Verde; Was Rendered
For Twenty-Five Dollars.

Fort Worth. MAY 23.-The jury IN
the case of J. NJ Smith vs.. the Texas
and Pacific Railway company returned
a verdict for s25 damages. The suit
was for 81 200. The defense did not
Introduce any evidence In the trial.
but after the evidence for the plaintiff
was all in took the jury on a special
train TO the land supposed TO be dam.
aged by their embankment. The jury
rendered n verdict Immediately on re-
turning.
Texas grain dealers and the millers
are holding meetings here, with an at
tendance OF about seventy.five nj eac'.
Eugene Early OF Waco presides over
the grain dealers convention. while :
Perry Burrus OF Mckinney Yields the
gavel for the millers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
Terrell Preparing Answer.

Austin. May 23.--Judge A. w. Ter
rell is preparing an answer to the de-
cision OF the court OF criminal appeals
In holding that section 10 OF the cleo
ton law Is unconstitutional. Judge
Terrell believes the court Is wrong In
its view. lie says this decision knocks
out one OF the most important features
of the law
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
Coal Trains Collide.

Caney. D. T.. May 23.-Two extra
coal trains on the Choctaw division OF
the Katy railway were In rearend col
lislon three miles north OF here. a
caboose engine and several cars were
badly wrecked. No one was injured
Traffic was delayed several hours.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
d.. Shops
Restorative
N. n. JAMES.
Noted composIsor Dead.

Cleveland. May 23.-charles n
Church. an actor OF the time OF John
Wilkes Booth. died here. He was sew
enty-five years old. After leaving the
stage Church became n printer. and
at one time had the reputation OF being
the most rapid type setter In the
world
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
MRS. M'kiNLEY LING.
Widow Of the late President Is striek
IN With Paralysis.

Canton o.. May 23.-Mrs. William
Mckinley, widow OF the late president,
has suffered n stroke OF paralysis
Or q. = Porter. the attending rhv.
stefan. saws his patient Is unconscious
and that there Is no hope for her &c
covery.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
MAYBE STRING BROKE.
Harry Everett Parts Company With
Considerable Cash on Train.

Palestine, Tex. MAY 23.-Harry Ev-
erett. a prominen; Palestine citizen,
was robbed OF or lost $500 while on a
train On route TO Dallas. As a pre-.
caution he tied the money around one
OF his legs with a string.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
WATERS IN JAIL.
Alleged 10 Have Stabbed TO Death a
Nillane Milla VIII Weatherford

Village Mills, Tex. May 23.-John
Waters. alleged 10 have stabbed VIII
Weatherford 10 death NJ this place
several days ago. was arrested by
Sheriff McConnice In Polk county and
is now In Jail AT kountze.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
Summer Residence For Alfonso.

Madrid. May 23-King Alfonso IL
negotiating for an island In northern
Spain. where he proposes TO build a
summer residence. lay out a farm and
breed thoroughbred cattle.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
Statement Called For.

Washington. May 23.-The conn
troiler OF thc currency issued a cnll
for n staten EFT ~ the condition % re-.
tlonal banks NJ tho close OF business
on Monday. Nav 20.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
TERRIFIC STORM RACED. :
At One House Victuals In Stove
Hit by Lightning.

Houston. May ga violent rain
wind and electrical storm ragged here
and In this vicinity Thursday morning
beginning at I o'clock and lasting two
hours. Reports from the surrounding
country Indicate great damage Sew.
eral houses were hit by lightning
trees blown down and barns unroofcd
but no one killed or injured so far NJ
known.
A house NJ Bruner was struck by
lightning while the family was on the
eve OF eating breakfast. destroying the
viciuals In the stove
Hail was also reported In several
localities
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24

Jubilee OF
Fadet Signal Test - u
damC aerM Marie. Test - 10.
This bull Signal of Bryan without lo5t fine ndi
vdual the his reiigree
without missing link to test from his mother tak to the
imported from the Island Of Jersey One offered
$500 S35 90 his hfer months old. Today they
selling from SIS 90 to $500 and hard w reasonable
This bull will make the Bryan Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
Approved BY the Senate.

Montevideo. May 2s.-The bill abol
ishing the death penalty. even In the
army. has been approved by the senate
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
Harrington Better.

College Station. Tex. May "a
President Harrington was Thursday
reported much better.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
Fifty Persons Injured.

New York. May 2s.--ln a railrop
smashup near Coney Island fifty pc.
sons were hurt.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
Charges for his Services will BEEHIVE Dollars \

payable at time of evcelwh return privileges Il TO
advantage breed this bull he
at this price another year. For information ~
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-24
Weak Kidneys

Weak Kidney surely point 20 weak kidney
Nerves The Kidneys. like the Heart. and the
Stomach, md their weakness. not In the organ
and strengthen them. Dr. Shops Restorative Ia
q medicine specifically prepared 90 reach these
controlling nerves. To doctor the Kidneys alone
well.
II your back aches or Is weak. n the urine
ecalds. or dark and strong, II you have symptoms
OF brlshts or other distressing or dangerous kid.
ney disease, try Dr. shoop Rasiorativea month
Tablets or Liquid-and 80 what IL can aud win
do Tor yoe Druggist recommend and sell
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
MAURETANIA'S VOYAGE.
apparently No attempt to BreaB:
Record Ease in ManpuUring.

Queenstown. Nov. 1.-THE steamer Naure-
tania. her maiden voyage to the United
States was 2O7 miles west Of Fastnet at 10
o'clock tonight As she left Queenstown at II
o'clock this morning her position shows that she
has made 265 miles in eleven hours.
The Mauretania did not attempt TO make speed
on her way from Liverpool here, as she steamed
only from "a 10 q knots She arrived here
at S: 81 o'clock this morning and transferred
the mails and the passengers. Those who made
the trip from Liverpool loud in their praise
of the splendid appointments of the new
Cunarder There was no hitch in the engine
department, and everything went most sa It's
factorily. Captain Pritchard said he had never
sailed in a vessel that behaved sweetIy or
steered so we'll
When getting unde- way to leave Queenstown
the huge vessel swung around in almost her own
length. Sine entered and left this harbor at
almost low tide. She passed Roches Point out
ward bound at 4S o'clock a m and Daunt's
Rock az II o'clock this morning. A message re-
ceived from the steamer says the weather was
gray and calm and that she was as steady as 4
cathedral She passed Fastnet at 13t O'Clock
this afternoon.
\ great number of persons came into Queens
town to-day 10 see the liner
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
ORDERS J SUBN.4RINES.
Secretary Metcalf Signs Contracts
Proposition to Lake COmDarH.

Washington Nov 1I-SeCretary Metcalf yes
terday signed contracts aggregating in amount
S2,2ToOO0 with the Electric Boat COMPANY Of
New York for the construction of seven sub
marine torpedo boats, several of the same size
and type of the Octopus and others of the same
type but larger. The construction is TO begin
at once at the Fore River Shipbuildins Com
pany's yard at Quincy, Mass.
The Secretary also submitted a proposition to
the Lake Submarine Torpedo Boat Company
giving It the opportunity to construct boat at
its own expense. without obligation on the part
of the government to buy 1t. and which is TO be
submitted to the department If 1t meets the
requirements of the law and IS equal to any
submarine torpedo boat in the navy or
under construction and is entirely satisfactory
to the officials. then the government will pur-
chase it. The proposition Is to be accepted or
rejected within thirty days
This disposition of the approximation of
100000 made by Congress for the construc-
tion of submarine torpedo boats is I'm accord
with the recent opinion OF the Attorney
General, in which he held that the contract
might be divided under certain conditions
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
BRYAN WILL RUN WORSE.
Senator Wdrren Says He Uould
Carry Feuer States Than an 1896.
tBy Telegraph 70 The tribune !

Washington, Nov. 17.-Senator Warren Of
wyoming, discussing Mr.. Bryan's announcement
that he is A receptive Presidential candidate,
said tonight that the Democratic leader, IL
such he turned out TO be- would not carry so
many states as he did in 1896.
The Senator based this opinion on the oppo-
fition of many Democrats toward what they
consider TO be the Bryan policies and the
attitude that the majority of Democratic voters
take in regard TO the present administration.
In talking of Mr.. Bryan to many Of the Dem
ocrsts whom I have met Senator Warren said,
'T have come TO the conclusion that he is not as
strong politically as he in 1896. While it is
20 some extent true that his personal popularity
has not decreased-in fact, it is likely that it
has grown a bit-it IS nevertheless a fact that
fewer states will give him majorities. To my
mind II is a habit of our people TO let well
enough alone, and it seems to be the conviction
Of most of them that the present administration
IS well enough For this reason I doubt greatly
that all the Democratic states which fell into
the Bryan column in 1896 will sacrifice what
they are sure Of for doubtful change of policy.
Il am confident too. that any Republican who
can secure the ajority in the national conven-
tion can much more easily be elected President,
for the man who secures the nomination will
have 10 be backed by strong Republicans"
Senator Warren would not hazard a guess as
10 who the nominee might he.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
4 SUGAR VAR FEARED.
Russia Wants Great Concessions for
adherence to COnuention.

st Petersburg Nov. IA conference was
held in this city yesterday between NJ. dIswOl-
sky. the Foreign Minister. and the ambassa-
doris of the sugar producing countries regarding
the adherence of Russia to the international
sugar convention, discussion of which will open
tomorrow at Brussels. 1t can be stated that
Russia will accept the international regulations
regarding sugar only in return for great con-
cessions. Russa's financial condition is such
that she has been forced to realize on her great
accumulated stock of sugar. This must be
turned into cash, and the private rate of dis
count is high, not less than IL per cent The
diplomats here believe that the failure to win
over Russia viii spell the doom of the Brussels
convention and precipitate q frantic struggle in
the markets of the world.
The rumor current here that gold being
exported from Russia to assist the situation in
Great Britain and America is officially denied
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
UNABLE TO MEET KAISER
Mr. Taft Expresses Regret for
HastY Return Here.

Berlin. Nov. 17.-Secretary Taft has definite
" decided not to visit Emperor William. He
sent q telegram TO Charlemagne Tower. the
American Ambassador to Germany, two days
sgo expressing his regret that he would not be
shle to see the Emperor in England. To this
Mr.. Tower replied by message in which he
pointed out certain considerations which might
lead Secretary Taft to change his plans.
a second telegram has now been received
from the Secretary in which he reaff1rms that
he is obliged to go direct to America, and Ie-
questing Mr. Tower to transmit TO his majesty
his very deep regret.
Paris. Nov. 17.-Of1cials of the government
learned with the greatest regret to-day that
Secretary Taft is not likely TO visit France on
his way home. as they had planned 10 extend
him many honors
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
SEVEN SOVEREIGNS MEET
Three Kings, FiUe Queens, Sirteen
Pnncely Guests at Windsor.

Windsor. England Nov. 17.-To-day will long
be remembered in Windsor. luncheon was
served in the state dining room at Windsor
Castle to party consisting OF three kings. five
queens and sixteen princes and princesses. The
royal guests were the King and Queen Of Eng
land. the Emperor and Empress OF Germany
the King and Queen Of Spain. the Queen of
Portugal and the Queen of Norway Several
photographs of the group of monarchs and then
of the entire party were taken.
The royal borough unusually lively with
crowds of sighteeys watching the arrival of the
royal guests and the other incidents connected
with gathering which has probably no coun-
terpart in history
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
MR. BRYCE And POETS.
British ambassador Denies 4Sd9ng
Where americas IRE.
lBy Telegraph TO The Tribune,l

Cleveland. Nov. 17.-Ambassador Bryce Of
Great Britain. who visited in Cleveland to-day,
denies asking when he arrived in this country;
Where are your poets?' He declares he was
misunderstood
Il have been caused considerable embarrass-
ment by the fact that l have been quoted as
sa wing of this country: Where are your poets?' "
he said to-day, while taking an automobile trip
through the city before returning 10 Washing
ton "The statement has been enlarged upon.
and cannot remember having made it,
Part of the ambassadors embarrassment, II
is said has been caused hy the tons of poetry,
alleged and otherwise, sent 10 him from every
state in the Union I'm attempt to show him
who and where Americas poets
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
TAFT AT VLADIVOSTOK.
SALUTED By THE FORTS.
Secretary Expected to SAL from
Hamburg on December 7.

Vladivostok, Nov. 1T-Secretarv Taft arrived
here at noon to-day on board the converted
cruiser Rainbow, conveyed by the cruisers Chat
tanooga and Galveston. When the American
vessels entered the Golden Horn they were met
by the Russian gunboat detailed to escort them
up the Earbor. Salutes were exchanged with
the land batteries. AS the Rainbow steamed in
there could be the wreck of the Russian
destroyer which was sunk in the recent naval
rnutiny. Secretary Taft showed interest in the
story of the mutiny
The Rainbow anchored off shore, guarded by
the Chattanooga and the Galveston. The Sec
retary and his party will remain board their
steamer until their departure from Vladivostok
over the Transsiberian Railroad for St. Peters
burg at o'clock the morning of November
10 An imperial has been placed at Mr..
Tafts disposal for this journey, and the En-
peror of Russia has detailed military and naval
aids to accompany him
The commandant of this port. and other naval,
military and civil officials called on Mr.. Taft
this afternoon.
1t is probable that from St. Petersburg. Mr..
Taft will go direct to Hamburg. and sail for
New York on December on board the steamer
President Grant.
The arrival here of the Rainbow was delayed
for half a day by a severe northerly gale, which
was encountered on November Is. The heavy
that night the accidental sounding of the col
Iision signal caused some alarm on board.
Mr.. Taft the guest Of the wardroom mess
Of the Rainbow at dinner the night OF the 18th.
The Secretary made a brief speech. in which he
thanked the officers for their entertainment. A
minstrel show was given in his honor at which
the members of the crew present.
St. Petersburg, Nov. 17-Montgomery Schuy-
ier jr., secretary of the American Embassy here,
now acting as charge d'affaires, received tele-
gram to-day from Secretary Taft at Nladivostok
saving that he would start westward over the
Trans Siberian Railroad the morning of Novem-
ber 10. Mr.. Taft hopes to reach ST Petersburg
At noon Of December s. and he says he must
leave here not later than December 5. Mr.
Schuyler is in conference with NJ. d1swolsky,
the Russian Minister Of Foreign Affairs and
General Baron Fredericks Minister of the I'm
perial House. regarding the date Of Secretary
Taft's audience with the Emperor. This prob
ably will be on December 4,
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
LOSSES Il DELUSION.
Self-SI@n Professors Fortune Not
Impaired, Says ReLatiUe,

Redding, Conn. Nov 1.-THE fortune of Pro-
fessor Lucian Underwood. of Columbia Univer-
sity, had not been swept away by the recent
financial disturbance, and he had been laboring
under misapprehenson when he tried TO Kill
his wife by stabbing her in the neck. attacked
his daughter, Helen, and then committed sui
eide. while insane at his home here last night.
according 10 a member of the family. Profess
sor Underwood had been brooding over sup
posed financial troubles, but had not shown in
sanity until the sudden outbreak after dinner
last night
II was late last night before Mrs. Underwood
had recovered sufficiently TO be told of her hus-
bands death, and although receiving the news
calmly she became more depressed. The at
lending physician said tonight that while her
condition was very serious, she had excel
ieht chance for recovery, unless complications
set in
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
NEW TURBINE VESSEL SHOWS SPEED
The Old Colony, Built on Delaware River,
Far Exceeds Contract.

I,eves Del, Nov. 17.-The new steamer Old
COLONY. the first turbine vessel built on the Del
aware River, successfully completed her prelim-
tnarv Standardization runs to-day She reached
a maximum speed of Il knots. whlch is ~
knots more than her contracted speed. Inc runs
,.are made over the mile course off the Della
ware Capes.
The old Colony was built by the William
,.rar,n Ship and Engine Building Company for
the Fan River Line She is 400 feet long, So feet
heam and 14A feet draught. The vessel will
,aave here for New York tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
STONE FOR AMBASSADOR,
austrian 4ccredifed to Russia In
jured While on Train.

st. Petersburg. Nov 1.-THE Austrian Am
bassador TO Russia. Count Berchold. was struck
but not seriously injured by a stone hurled by
unknown person through the window of the
dining car in which he was travelling on his
return to this city from a vacation.
The stOning of fast express trains while en-
tering or leaving st. Petersburg. as a mark Of
resentment against the wealth and comfort en-
joyed by aristocrats, is a matter of daily oc-
currence and several serious accidents have re-
suited from the practice.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
WOMEN FIGHT THE DRYS
Nearly 1000 in Mobile Sign Peti-
tiOn against Prohibition.

Mobile. Nov. 17-Nearly one thousand women
~ Mobile. representing wealth. society and lit
erar1, and church circles, headed by Mrs. Augusta
Evans WILSON, the author. signed a petition yes
tordav. to be presented TO the State Senate to-
morrow, urging that no statutory prohibition bill
be passed.
R,siness men and school teachers also petit
TONED the Board of Education for holidays on
Tuesday and Wednesday to permit teachers to
go 70 Montgomery in body and plead against
the passing of the statutory bills.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
MEXICO LEASES HARBOR
GRANT OF COAL STATION.
United States Gets Three Year
Lease of Magdalena Bay.

Mexico City. Nov. 17.-Mexico has leased Mag
dalena Bay. Lower California, to be used for
coaling station by the United States navy This
is thought be the first fruit OF the recent visit
of Secretary of State Root to Mexico. An
nouncement of the lease of the west coast har-
bor which has been used for years by ships Of
the United States navy for target practice, was
substantiated in a qualified way by the State
Department last night, when the Secretary of
Foreign Relations said that the United States
would be allowed to maintain two coaling ships
at Magdalena Bay for three years. provided a
like concession be made to the government of
Mexico.
At the State Department it was admitted that
the matter of a coaling station for the United
States navy was one of the important questions
discussed by Secretary Root and President DiaZ-
The latter recommended that the coaling priv
ileges be extended to the United States for a
period of five years. Ten days ago a session OF
the Senate granted the concession for three
years.
When an official of the State Department was
asked whether navy yard and Notifications
entered into the agreement he replied that these
arrangements were not specially covered by the
treaty just ratified BY the Senate.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
ERr relsrranh to The rrlbun.. Z

Pittsburg Nov. III. W. Fogg, statistician
for the United States Steel Corporation. is out
with statement to-day to the effect that un-
less greater economy is practised the grand
children of the present coal operators will live to
see the day when the coal supply of the United
States is exhausted.
During 1906. says Mr.. Fogg, $4,000 acres of
the cream of coal lands of the country were ex-
hausted At this rate he adds. the entire sup
ply Of the country will have been used up within
about one hundred years.