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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
EACH LOSES A HAND.
Two Heroic Workmen Prevent
Deaths of Others.

New York. Dec. l2.-ln order 10 save
number of comrades from death,
Oliver Jude and John J McGlynn, Iron
workers. each lost hand. The two
men were nj work ON the Long Island
City tower Of the new Blackwell's Is
land ridge. They were working high
up IN the structure and II was their
duty to guide into place the great
steel plates on which the girders rest,
Below them were working score ~
other men One Of The great plates
that had Just been settled into place
suddenly began 20 slide. Unless u was
stopped II would plunge from It's base
onto the heads Of the men working be
low. Jude and McGlynn saw the dan
ger and shouting 10 the workHen be
low each threw an arm around beam
and each seized with his free hand the
sliding plate. ny gigantic effort they
slipped the plate To one side so that
n rested against beam. But they
were unable 20 withdraw their hands
I'm time and they were caught between
the plate and the beam. Jude's right
hand was cut off AT the wrist and Nc
Glynn's left hand was terribly man
gled Comrades rugged n tackle and
drew the plate bacg so that they wer,
released. meantime holding the injured
men Il they did not fall from the tow
or At the hospital McGlynn's hand
was amputated. Both will <ecover
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
SHOOTING AT SUTTON.

Hearne. Robertson Co. Tex. Dec
ia phone message was received
here yesterday from Sutton stating
that a man had been shot and that a
doctor was wanted. Particulars of the
shooting have not been received. but
Il is said that two white strangers
who have been cutting wood near sut-
ton had falling out over the settle
ment. and one shot the other three
times with Winchester rife. lie
then made his escape. - Galveston
News.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
PAppEN BUSY.
City Water Registrar Of New York
Had a Strenuous Session.

New York. Dec. l2.-Michael c. Pad
den. the city's water registrar. had n
strenuous day Wednesday. The first
thing h. did was to collect $4,000 back
water rent from the New York City
Railway company. which recently went
into the hands Of receivers. the first
water bill Il Is said. ever collected
from a railway company In New York.
Next h. discovered that there was n
four-inch service pipe running from
the water mains in Twenty fourth
street into the Fifth Avenue hotel
building Ply the help of meter at
tached to this pipe he decided the ho-
tel should have been paying $4,000 n
wear for water instead of $4,000. the
amount which the city-has been re-
ceiving. The hotel has been running
Tor forty-seven years. 40 Padden
promptly presented bin for SlSS,Oon
which he figures the hotel owes the
city. He has not collected II yet, but
says that with the help OF the corpora
ton counsel he will do so.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
LIVERY shAsLs CONTRACT LET.

AIR. NJ ". Tucker OF this city mas
awarded to Mr.. J. II. Cannon the con
tract for building his new livery sta
BILE building on his lots east OF the
light plant. where the Reynolds a
Edge stable was destroyed by fire
some time since. The new stable will
cost approximately sS6O0.0O, and will
be- completed and occupied as soon as
possible The grounds have been
cleaned mp and material is being
placed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
swi,zerland's Next President.

Berne. Dec. 1.-THE Swiss assem-
bly, elected DIR. Ernest Bremen, Radi.
cal. to be president OF the republic for
1905. DR.. Bremen Is vice president
Of the council. The present chief ex'
ecutive Is Edward Muller.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
q. Y. p. U. BUSINESS MeerINo.

The Eagle is requested TO announce
a business meeting OF the Baptist
Young Peoples Union In the parlors
of the First Baptist church tonight at
1880 O'Clock. All active members are
especially requested TO be present.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
U. o. c. BENEFIT.

On Saturday night. Dec II. the Bry.
an roller rink win devote a part OF re-
ceipts from patrons to the benefit OF
l.. 5. Ross chapter United Daughters
of the Confederacy ZIG
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
ms. IoxowoRru.

ally recovering from the Influence OF
the anaesthetics President Roosevelt
left his office and was at the scene OF
the operation until Il had been com
pleted. On being informed that II been
successfully accomplished and the
patient In no danger he returned n'
once to his office and took up his rou-
tine work.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13

For fresh bread and cakes OF all
kinds call at the Texas Bakery. Care
full attention TO special orders. Phone
SO. Mrs. Otto Boehme. diff
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
SPECIAL FOR FRIDAY.

ANY article In our window for ten
cents Friday. Dec. IS. from 1880 to
$50. Walkers Five and Ten Cent
Store. 10.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
CONTINUES SERIOUSLY ILL

Friends in this city have been
grieved\ to learn that Judge Jno. y.
Henderson,. formerly of this city. con-
tinues seriously III at his home III
Dallas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13

Stray Shoat--l have in pen stray
shoat which owner can have upon call.
ing ON me and paving for this notice.
ana X. LNbrogdon
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
Will Reorgan,ze

Toxic Dec. 12-Several marine
companies will reorganize.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
Heart STRENGTH

Heart strength. or Heart Weakness means Nerve
Strength or Nerve Misunderstanding more. fos-
itivcly not one weak heart In n hundred a. In H.
self actually diseased. II Is almost always q
hidden tiny little nerve that really y all at fault
This ohscurc ucrvc-the Cardiac. or Heart Nerve
simply needs. and must have. more power. more
stability. morc controlling mOre governing
strength. Without that the Heart must continue
90 fail, and the stomach and kidneys also have
these same controlling ncr<cS
This clearly explains why as medicine. Ut.
Shops Restorative has In the past done m much
for weak and aillng Hearts. Dr. shoop hrst sought
ing heart distress Or. Shops kcstoativc-thls
popular prcscription-is alone dircctcd % these
weak and wasting nerve ccnferA 10 builds.
itstrcnGthCns; u oiics real. fcnuino heart help.
II you would have strong Hearts. strong d.
rustion. strengthen thcse .ncrvos - reesiablish
fl,arn a needed with
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-13
OPERATION IS SUCCESSFUL
Mrs. Longworth Relieved of an
Appendicitis Ailment.

Washington, Dec. l2.-Mrs. Alice
Roosevelt Longworth was operated on
for appendicitis at the white house
Thursday morning by Or. Rixey. AT
1880 O'Clock the surgeon announced
the operation on the presidents oldest
daughter was successful in every way
aud that Mrs. Longworth was gradu-
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
HITS FEDERAL BENCH
representative Hetlin, of Ala
bama, Extends a Roast.
HE DEFENDS STATE RIGHTS
Scores Judge Jones, Of Montgomery,
for Suspension of Certain Railroad
Acts-BeIieyes Some Jurors Are Too
Anxious to Win Favor of Admins
tratiOn-Says Laws Are Tied Up.

Montgomery, Ala, Sept. Elm a speech
In this district. J. Thomas HeAin, Con-
gresham. scores Federal judges who en-
join state laws
Taking Judge Thomas Jones, Of this
city. who has recently suspended certain
State railroad acts. as a test. he says:
I'VE now behold the civil and criminal
laws Of this State tied up by a man who
could not be elected to any Office in any
precinct in the State.
Public opinion in this State is for the
maintenance Of order but il is absolutely
against usurpation Of power and Federal
interference with the laws and insutu-
tions Of this State. Some Of these judges
have been and are too anxious TO attract
10 themselves the administration that
gave them appointments, and too often
they have impressed the public that they
were too eager to respond to corporation
wealth.
in their eagerness to display ability TO
defend the Constitution Of the United
States, and in the shadow OF the Consti-
tuition. they do divers and sundry things
FOR the corporations"
Heflin IS the man who said in a speech
at Tuslkegee that a bomb should have
been thrown under the table when Roose-
welt and Booker Washington were eating
together.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
BROKEN ROMANCE is MENDED
Remarriage of Divorced Pair is
Announced.
Wife Sued Husband for Money Al
legged 90 Have Been Taken
from Deposit BOX,

Special TO The Washington Herald
Baltimore. Sept. 6.-After having been
separated for over seven years by a d.
vorce granted In the District Court OF
Laramie County. Wyoming. October q.
1900 Fannie Rosalie Zeu was married to
her former husband, Robert. Berry Bull,
Of Brent. Bull & Co., In New York City.
on August %, by Rev. Robert Ray Clai-
borne. vicar Of St Thomas Chapel, bat
the announcement was not made until
to-day.
In q suit for an accounting that pre-
ceded the divorce IN Wyoming, Mrs. Bull
charged that at the time of her marriage
she was possessed OF Su, ,25l IA stocks and
bonds, which were first kept IN a box
with the Safe Deposit and Trust Com
pany and then with the Mercantile Trust
Company.
Mr. Bull. she stated, had access 10 the
box IN which the securities were kept.
They managed 20 live together without
open rupture during the first years of
their married life, according 10 Mrs. Bull,
and in 1885 went 10 Europe. the cost OF
the trip amounting to SSI5250 which was
taken out of the principal of her estate.
Besides this. she stated, about $3.50 Of the
principal was spent and $4,000 had been
disposed Of while she and the husband
had free access 10 her safc-deposit box.
Mr. Bull denied the allegations
The suit was settled by agreement and
dismissed.
The couple have two children and are
prominent socially.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
JUDGE DENOUNCES GOVERNOR
0nancock Riot Trial Has Unusual
Feature.
Jurist Declares Troops Unnecessary
spontaneous Combustion"

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Parksley, Va, Sept. 6.-Uzzle. the negro
editor accused Of leadership in the recent
riotlng at Onancock and Tasley, on the
Eastern Shore OF Virginia, when a hack
carrying United States mail was fired into
from ambush. endangeTing the lives OF
two white men and a white woman, was
placed on trial to-day for shooting and
dangerously wounding Garland Z. Belote,
a white boy Judge W. G. s Blackstone
presided.
The feature Of the trial to-day was the
action OF Judge Blackstone in denouncing
GOV, Swanson from the bench for sending
troops to OnancOCk without having been
first requested 10 do so by the authorities
Of the county of Accomac.
1T was the act Of a spectacular COVER
nor, frequently given 20 spontaneous com
bustion. - said Judge Blackstone. lie said
that this action on the part Of the gov
ernor was a blot on the fair name Of
Accomae County, and maintained that
twenty good men could have done more
in putting an end to any disturbance
than all the boy soldiers" who were sent
TO the Eastern Shore.
This undignifed outburst on the part
of the judge was brought forth upon the
application Of Attorneys NJe1fries and VII
cox, of Norfolk, attorneys for the defense.
for q change of venue, on the ground that
fair and impartial trial was impossible
in Accomac on account Of the intense
feeling engendered against the prisoner
by the riot The motion was refused.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
Animal show Popular.

A packed house greeted the perform
ance Of Gentry Brothers animal actors
last night at Sixteenth and Z streets.
as well as at the matinee yesterday.
In the afternoon Gentry Brothers had
rs their guests all the patients Of the
Children's Hospital who were sufficient
ly cOnvalescent 10 attend the show. The
tots, after laughing themselves hoarse.
went into ecstacies of delight when
they were permitted 60 ride the ponies
and elephants, and enjoyed the time Of
their lives.
To-day the last two performances OF
the Gentry's Shows will take place at
2 and p. m, and special programmes
have been prepared, embracing several
novel and entirely new acts by the
trained ponies, dogs. elephants. sheep,
cats, and pigs. besides many new fea-
lures by the artists engaged in the
wonderful gymnastic and acrobatic por-
tion of the performance, which takes
place in the arena.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
ARREST VETERANS WIDOW.
ReIict of Confederate Officer Ae-
cused of SwfndIing.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Baltimore. Sept 6-Mrs. Lulu F. Lynn,
nearly seventy years Of age and the
widow OF a Confederate army officer. be-
cause Of whose death she draws a pen
sion from the State OF South Carolina,
was arrested early this morning in a
room at 757 West Lexington street in com
pany with Arthur Stanley. alias Arthur
Ray. whom the police claim is an ex-
pert short change" man. and Of whom
Marshal Farnan sent out a general de-
scriDtion yesterday
The police lookout sheet Of yesterday
also contained d description Of Mrs.
Lynn. who, together with Stanley. or
Ray, Is charged with "dlm-hammingr a
number Of storekeepers out Of small
amounts.
Mrs. Lynn told Round Sergeant Dillon
that she had two years ago sold her home
in South Carolina for several thousand
dollars because Of her infatuatiou for
Stanley. who, the police say has also
operated under the name Of Ray. Mrs,
Lynn informed the police that Stanley. OF
Ray. had squandered about $3.50 Of the
proceeds Of her property, and that all she
now had Of her own was the pension paid
her by the South Carolina State authorl-
ties
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
AUTHOR TO LEAVE BALTIMORE.
George Fitzalen BrOnson-HOward
VIII Desert Native City.
Special TO The Washington Herald.


Special to The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Sept &-George Fitzalen
Bronson Howard. writer and exquisite,
whose matrimonial experiences got him
considerable free advertising several
months ago. is about to shake the dust
OF Baltimore. his native city, from his
feet forever.
New York. the Mecca Of all genluses,
will be the gamer by this decision. al
though it has not been noted that any
badges Of mourning have appeared on the
public buildings Of this city as a result
II Is not even claimed that the Bachelors
Cotillion Club has begged the distinguished
author, ex-war correspondent. 'ex-soldier,
ex-herO, and "grass-w -widower" to remain.
Mr. HOward-the Bronson part and the
hyphen are said to have been adopted for
commercial reasOns-hnds the Monu-
mental City too uninteresting. too un-
inspiring to hold him. He has made an
effort 10 endure the enndi Of this little
burg for the last year or so, in order
that II might benefit by the emulgence OF
his glory and reap some reputation from
his laurels
work about three hours a day, and Balti-
more does not provide sufficient amuse-
ment to occupy his extensive leisure.
Therefore, he IS forced TO seek New York
and its cosmopolitan business. It is sus-
peCted that the Baltimore city council
will not offer 10 overcome Baltimore
shortcomings for the privilege Of retain
ing Mr.. Howard as a resident
Before leaving Mr.. Howard will send
his little sister TO ST. Agnes Convent at
Mount Washington. a suburb Of this city,
and will, he says, enter his young brother
at a military school BY October I Mr.
Howard expects 10 be q full-hcdged mem
Der Of Gothams circle OF literary celeb
rites.
Six months of each year Mr. Howard
says. he viii spend in New York; the
other six he wifi devote to travel
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
ACCUSED MI = RESIGNS.
One OF Four Recommended for Dis
missa1 Would Quit Service.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis. Md, Sept. 6.-George F.
Humbert. Of Williamstown. Pa, one of
the four mldshipmen recommended for
dismissal from the Naval Academy by
Capt. Badger. to-day rendered his resigna-
tion. The fact that Humbert has re-
signed while in danger Of dismissal Is
rather out Of the ordinary, and it Is
improbable that the resignation win be
accepted.
In submitting his resignation, Humbert
made no statement concerning the offense
for which punishment has oeen recon-
mended, and this IS taken as indicative
that he does not care to remain IN the
service. He Is a member Of the third
class His offense was committed during
the recent summer cruise, and consisted
Of Jumping ship" and oyerstaying leave
on shore while the ships were al anchor
of Bath, Ne
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
FORCES DOWN PHONE RATES.
Virginia Commission Takes Hand In
Long Distance Charges.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va, Sept 6.-The old night
rates on long distance telephone messages
from Virginia 70 out-of-State points are
to be restored at once, and application 10
Increase them viii be filed with the state
corporation commission.
This reversal 10 the former schedule OF
charges is made at the instance of the
clerk Of the commission, who has been In
communication with Assistant General
Manager Crews. Of the Southern Bell Tel
ephOne Company. who has taken the mat
ter up with the main Office
The increased rates. which became ef-
fectIve on September !. were imposed
without the knowledge or consent Of the
commission. The new rates have now
been repealed pending the approval OF the
commission
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
REFUSE HIS RESIGNATION.
AFcanum Council Expresses Conf
dcnce in LOVenNtefn,

Special % Tie Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, Sept 6.-Isadore Loven-
stein, lately deposed as first assistant 70
Supt. Davis. Of the City Home, who has
been for twenty-one years collector for
Mccarthy Council, Royal Arcanum, last
night rendered his resignation
The resignation came as a surprise 10
the members. Lovenstein. without refer
ence 10 the recent troubles at the City
Home, explained that he was getting Old.
that the work was growing heavier each
year, and that he desired the council to
choose a younger man for the position.
He said he offered the resignation in good
faith.
After discussing the matter the council,
by a unanimous vote. refused 70 accept
the resignation, thus expressing its con-
hdance In the man who has served il so
long and SO faithfully.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
"DRYS" MAKE HOT FIGHT.
Determined Effort TO Overturn Re-
suit Of stauntOn Election.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
StauntOn. Va. Sept. 6.-The "drys7 are
making a determined fight in the contest
Of the recent local option election, in
which the vets won, by a votes.
The Supreme Court has placed the case
OF J. ". Splitter ct al VS. r n. Guy
ct al, on the privilege docket, and will
hear it at the present term. The "drys''
ask writ Of mandamus 20 compel the
registrars of Staunton 10 cut of all
names added 20 the registration lists
since May 9, lsa7.
The case ended In the Corporation Court
to-day; the 'wets" entering a demurrer
10 the 'drys' allegations and making q
motion to Quash. Judge Holt reserved
his decision until Monday.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
GRANTS WRIT TO THURMAN.
Virginia supreme Court Denies Ap-
peaIs In Other Murder Cases.
Special to The Washington Herald.


Staunton, Va, Sept. G.-The Virginia
Supreme Court to-day granted a writ Of
error and supersedeas in the case of Leo
{. Thurman VS.. the Commonwealth, from
the Corporation Court Of the city Of Nor
folk, which sentenced the prisoner to
death
The writ IS not to operate 10 discharge
Thurman from custody.
The court refused a writ Of error and
supersedeas TO Armistead Hays. who was
convicted Of murder in the second degree
and sentenced TO six years in the peniten-
tiary by the Circuit Court for Amelia
County. Writ of error was also refused
Noah Fulton, sentenced by the Circuit
Court of Washington County to hang. for
murder
An appeal was refused in the case Of
Ermenrouts, administrator, VS.. FOoks
from the Circuit Court Of Rockingham
County
The case Of the Southern Railroad vs.
Smith was argued and submitted. McCor-
mick VS.. Elsea- argued and submitted
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
SUES EAGLE FOR BOARD.
Norfolk Woman says He Engaged
Her Entire House.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va. Sept. 6.-Because he failed
to perform his alleged contract 10 fiji her
College Place boarding house with Eagles
for the convention Of the order here. Con-
rad II. Mann. one Of the big Eagles at the
convention, was to-day sued by Mrs.
Miriam L. Pierce for $50.
Mrs. Pierce charges that Mann not only
wrote her engaging the rooms. but ap-
peared at her home in person Monday
morning and engaged all her rooms for
the Milwaukee delegation 10 the conven-
tion, explaining at the time that the dele
cation had been left in Washington and
would arrive later.
When they got to the city. she alleges.
she was informed that the delegation had
secured other quarters
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
Tupper-Drury.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
HyattsYllle. Md. Sept 6.--AIiss Iva Cor
della Drury. third daughter of Mr.. aud
Mrs. Henry a. Drury, OF McKendree.
Anne Arundel County, and Arthur Waring
Tupper, Of Tucson, Ariz., were mar
ried at noon to-day in st. James P. E.
Church, McKendree. by Rev MI Martin,
the rector. The brides father gave her
away The maid of honor was Miss
Marian Drury, her sister. The best man
was Daniel 7. Hall. OF OwensviIle, Anne
Arundel County, and the ushers John
Wilson, of Baltimore; Thomas Orme. Of
MeKendTee; Norman Baldwin. Of Mnlers-
vile, and McRee Parker. of Washington.
A quartet composed Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Percy Lyles. Miss Margaret Parker. and
Mrs. Martin sang and Mrs Martin wife
Of the rector. played the wedding march.
\ wedding breakfast was served and the
bride and groom left for trip North.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
GET THREE MORE NEGROES.
One Suspect in Grouse Case Arrested
in Washington.
SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Nd, Sept. 6.-Three more ne
groes were to-day lodged In the county
jail here, having been arrested on the
charge Of completely In the brutal assault
upon Deputy Sheriff James Grouse at
Rock Creek. Anne Arundel County, on
Sunday last
One arrest was made in Washington
The suspect gave his name as Andrew
Jackson. and he was brought 10 Annapo-
lis tonight by Deputy Sheriff Bryan.
The other two were arrested in Baltimore.
Their names are Benjamin GLADDEN. and
Alfred Watts.
The condition Of Mr.. Grouse contin. ed
to improve to-day, and this gave addi-
tional hope for his ultimate recovery.
There are now eleven negroes in jal
here in connection with this case.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
TO AMEND CHILD-LAB0R LAW.
Friends OF the Young I'm Virginia
Plan Important Changes.

Special % The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va. Sept. 6.-Already friends
of the chlld-labor laws are at work to
have the laws Of the State amended and
perfected in many respects.
The first step is to have the age limit
of employed children fixed at not less
than fourteen years IN all shops, fac
tories, offices. stores. and everything else
except farm work. This Is the pro-
gramme 80 it stands to-day. The in
fuenee Of the Methodist ministers Of the
State is to be directed 70 the amendment
and enforcement Of the laws
It is contended that the employment Of
children ia the factories. mills. and stores
at an earlier age than fourteen years him
ders their growth and development,
denies them the rights Of educational IA
cilities az a time when their habits are
being formed, and IS contrary 10 the laws
Of nature. In that the child is worked
long hours. shut out from the sunlight
and fresh ar.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
COURT HEARS EIGHT CASES.
West Virginia Supreme Bench Has a
Busy Session.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Charleston, W. Va, Sept. Elm the
Supreme Court of Appeals to-day the fol-
lowing business was transacted:
Katzenstein against Brager and others.
from Wood County; State against Hern-
don. from Wood County; State against
Gillespie. from Webster County. argued
and submitted; Fisher against the Ber-
wind-White Coal-Mining Company, from
Webster County, submitted on briefs:
Devoncy against Hart Coal Company.
partly argued; Bell against Whiteseu.
from Randolph County, argued and sub
mitted; Polling against Teter. from Bar
bOur County, continued until Charleston
term; Keller against James. from Tucker
County, submitted on briefs.