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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22
WOMAN WHO HELD COMMISSION
IN CONFEDERATE ARMY.
Miss Sally rompkins. u Virginia. En-
Joys Unique Observation-Disclosures
Many Soldiers During War Of
the Rebellion.

Richmond. va-Miss Sally Temp
kins. the only woman who received
from the confederacy a commission as
captain. Is an inmate OF the home Tor
needy confederate women In this city.
She IL still as loyal To the cause OF
the south as was Gen. Jubal Early.
who never took the oath of allegiance
and who from the beginning OF the
war TO the day OF his death never
wore anything but the confederate
gray.
Miss Tompkins is now in her sew
enty.third year She was 2s when the
war broke out. She had ample means.
was anxious TO do her part, and, hav-
ing had some little experience as n
nurse prior to the war. decided thai
she could do hospital work.
Judge John Robertson. OF this city.
had moved his family to the country.
and when Miss Tompkins announced
her intention OF OPENING hospital
for the care OF the sick and wounded
his house was placed at her disposal.
She equipped the place from her pri'
vate purse and took with her the serv'
ants from her household.
In 1869 the confederacy promulgat'
ed an order directing that all private
hospitals should be closed. The
friends OF Miss Tompkins. who knew
Of the work she had done and her sac
rIflce for the confederacy, appealed to
the president OF the confederacy ask
ing him to make an exception In her
case. After some discussion he called
in the secretary OF war. aging;
Let n commission issue forthwith
naming Miss Sally l.. Tompkins. Of
Richmond. as captain OF cavalry. un
assigned"
The commission was promptly made
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22
COTTON EXPORTS s4oo.oOO,OOo.
Exceeded Combined Value Of Grains
and Provisions by 5000 600 in 1905.

washington.-" Cotton is king" In
the export record OF the United States
for the fiscal year just ended. IL is
the best money getter the country
has.
The total value OF raw cotton ex-
ported for the first time crossed the
500. 900 900 line and exceeded by far
the value of any other article OF mer-
chandise sent out OF the country. The
exports OF breadstuffs OF all kinds az
gregated but sise.ooo,ooO those oil
provisions but SAIL 900, 900. aad OF iron
and steel manufactures but slsi,ooo.'
900.
The value OF cotton exported has
during the last Ave years increased
rapidly. Il was not until 1901 that IL
crossed the 100000 900 line. and In
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22
A W, AZ snow.whlte NeapoIItsn.

A beautiful hat was a snow-white
Neapolitan, a large sailor shape, tilt
ed by n wide bandeau well M the
right side. This bandeau was COW
cred with pale-brown tuiie. and the
low crown was surrounded with a
double wreath of shaded roses In
white aad cream color. also pale yes-
low ones. with deeper conters; these
were separated slightly into groups
OF three and four. with a very little
brown notified foliage whese the hat
rose quite high at the side. two very
wide and full ostrich tips shadtns
from white TO pale yellow falling over
the wearers dark hair. Nothing but
masses OF tan-colored tulle filled 10
the back under the brim.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22

Washington. Important and IN
terestlng experiment Is being tried by
the post office department with view
not only to the saving OF expense but
10 the economlzlng OF time. u Is the
elimination Of the use OF what teen
nicaily is known las the back stamp on
letters. This Is the stamp which indi'
Gates to the recipient of a letter the
preci,e time of It's arrival In re de-
liycring office from the sending point
For about six months the expert
ment has been made in the Chicago
most office with very satisfactory re
suits. The services OF about 10 clerks
have been saved and the time OF the
delivery OF letter mail to the recipients
from the hour OF lis arrival In the chi
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22

cago office has been reduced from ~
minutes to ms high as two hours.
1t Is proposed now to try the expert
ment In New York. Boston. Jersey
City. Washington and perhaps In some
other large post Offices. II u should
be as successful as Il has been In the
Chicago Office the use OF the back
stamp probably will be elimssated en-
tirely.
The idea Of thus saving time and
expense Is that Of First Assistant Post
master General Frank X. Hitchcock
and 4, was a his instance that the ex-
perlmenis we're made. Thus far not a
complaint has seen received from the
Chicago Office about the leaving on OF
the back stamp. Post once ofiiciais
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22
TO TEST FABRICS.
CONE VALUABLE THINGS FoH
THE SHOPPER TO KNOW.
How to resse. the Differences In she
Quality Of Linen-Findins .
Cotton and Linen
Mixture.

Ffneness OF the threads In the
weave denote the quality OF linen and
the greater the number 20 the square
inch the better the sheeting and the
napcry.
Between the real grades II Is moro
dificuit 10 tell which Ia the better. and
then a small magnifying glass such as
all linen clerks carry should be asked
for by the shopper. and the one Who
Is interested can count the threads
herself AID determine which IL tbs
better.
Threads pulled from the edge ol
piece OF linen MAJ Say. while those
taken from cotton snap when pulled
In two. An old-time test Is To wet
the finger. place II under a piece 81
linen and watch the surface gst
damp.
II the moisture does not appear, yon
may be perfectly sure that the goods
h cotton, for n does moi absorb water
as linen does.
Another test for linen 10 TO rav.i
one thread OF the warp and another OF
the wool and burn them.
n one is cotton II will be charred
Immediately, while IL will take the
linen q trifie longer TO be destroyed.
There is less chance OF being mis-
taken in buying silk than In purchas
ing linens and an ailsilk piece can
be told Immediately by the touch
There Is quite a little difference 20 be
considered In judging certain SILKS,
for some are more valuable on &C
count OF their heavy qualities. while
others are costly on account OF their
sheerness.
Pongees that are being sold so en-
tenslvely this season cost more when
they are thick and heavy than when
OF lighter grade.
With louisine the SETTER and inner
the quality the more expensive. Tho
softer taffeta is the bsster, az rule.
especially when II haN high sheen
or luster. II also has an unmistah-
able swish that stamps II an Eoos' -
soon as heard. Materials In which
the threads running both ways are
silk. are springy and 10 the touch are
full of life, while those with haif siiS
and cotton are not so elastic.
A lighted match touched to the
threads Will show at once whether
one is of cotton. for II It is II wiz
roll up In smoke before the siisen
one has fairly started TO burn
The same test applied to wool wiz
show quite as quickly whether there
are any cotton threads. for they wiii
burn rapidly and leave the wooden or
worsted ones burning slowly, and
making a black charred ash that has
an unmistakable odor of burning wool
A niece OF al wool IL very soft 10
the touch. while one OF half wool or
cotton has a very hard surface. af''i
worsted is quite rough when rubbed
A test that never fails ON woolens
Is made with muriatic or nitric acid,
A piece OF all wool dipped In either oil
these powerful chemicals turns u 10
a reddish yellow color. While II there
are cotton threads they are destroyed
leaving the piece with nothing pu'
the yellow warp or woof.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22

Eve years has grown to more than
$500 600. 600. an increase OF SO per
cent This growth is due In part also
TO the advance in price. since the
quantity exported In 1906 was about
zoo 600. 900 pounds less than in 1905.
while the value was SCI. 900. 600 more
than In 1905
The expectation OF manufactured
cotton was also larger In 1906 than
in any earlier year. aggregating prsc-
tically s53. 100000. against ss0.ooO.oo0
in 1905 and So 500. 900 In 1904. The
growth In exports Of manufactured
cotton has been as striking as that
OF the raw material.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22

Dark circles under the eyes general
~ indicate a sluggish circulation or
torpidity OF the liver. kidney dlsor
ders are other causes Exercise daily.
breathe deeply. live on simple. nutrs
sious food. and get enough sleep te
thoroughly rest you Every morning
battle the eyes with diluted witch
hazel or strong salt water. At night
massage Ground the eyes gently viii
orange flower skin food.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22

Now. Horace" said the little boys
mother. who had Just moved to the
country from the crowded city. why
don't YOU run over and play In that
field there?"
1t can't be very nice over there"
replied the little boy. Il don't see any
'Keep-off-the-grass' signs there
Philadelphia Press
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22
4red Contempt.

Girl with the Gibson Girl Neck
Can't YOU see something familiar In
the face OF that man sitting on the
opposite side Of the carr
Girl with the Julia Marlowe Dim
ple-yes: it's his eyes. wish he'd
be a little less familiar with them.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

realize the Importance OF the stamp at
times. but the belief among them Is
growing that the value OF the saving
OF time aud expense In It's elimination
far outwelghs that Of It's use.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22
No Wonder.

Patience-And so they're divorced'
Patricc-Yes.
Does she feel badly about itf
Not as badly as he does. He had
to pay all the expenses. you know. -
Yonkers Statesman.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-22
More psa.hs from Drowning.

There are more accidental deaths
from drowning every year In England
than from any other cause.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-16
COUNTRY PRODUCE MARKETS.
~ YorlI. November l5.

New York. November IS. 1907
] but steady Pea rTa Red kidney and Othsf kinds un-
row 1906 choice bush. 81 28Se 2Iis: Do 70
good S2qS2 90 do medium. 1906. choice. 81 q$2 2Is:
White kidney 1905 choice s. 7GaSs IS do red Eidnsy
s. o. do black turtle soup Soce 81 5asi 81 s. do S
GREEN PEAS. scotch 1907. choice. 81 1882 Is.
@ ts sS-asy s SgS5 - 81 p5Ss 5 a9e % ssI
plus Of stret fancy creamery gradins as extras or
steady tone. There good deal OF stock that
and have accumulation OF on hand
storage cTe@nery Is quiet ana NSCes & are n9' % S
and fair lots ara offered lower Process butter IS
are very dun Ladies moving slowly and barely steaay
9a05g % t aT a. seconds aa2ss: DO thirds Ssaaic 90
@c seconds s9?.e state dairy tubs fresh finest s5
process specials 24c 28a23sc: do fsts q =
Creamery aTsts ara Western factory hrsts &c:
& DO ss2Ias si do n No q 1S4aoe; do No g. i7ise =
CHEESE-IeeeiPs Jo-day 90 boxes & .drading
Current receipts Of october made cheese are IN quite
basis of prices without attracting much attention Fine
September made u cream having cost hieher than pres
but demand exceedingly slow and 10 sell our hres
6San9e fS high vo sES ssbes finest cRan for col
& oTtd ana "s 90 and M white september fine 15c do Oe.
tober best 12lse do good 70 prime lglz14e; 90 com
ane 15c do white I4c do large. October. best l2@c;
~ Ilc do skins fine 9q1Oc: good 6is9S1sc;
do common 4d5c: do full skins. Ig2c-
EtyCS-Receipts to-day, 4.sS& cases There IL still
prompt demand the very moderate offerings of choice
- f1ncv fresh gathered. maintained
Orrn prtces The medium qualities quieter and not
ean up as promptly they have heretofore although
the range OF sales at about previous quotations Stor
age eggs are more urgently offered rule and the
aret is Irregular with the barely steady Soma
~ the fancest brands still up 2Oc ard
4, rare instances a fraction more for some ex-
tonalIv tine qualities refrigerator
frsey 18c and hear of sales OF good
stocc at little figure Uudergraies ranging
SowHxari TO i6aI6lac with some mdding lower
Trices we quote: state Pennsylvania and nearby.
scte1 white fancy 45n5Oc: do good choice. SS tc;
do brown mixed. selected fancy 36 4Oc; do average
best 33T36c: do arss TO extra hrsts 952c do western
31g33c: hrsts. 234f30c; do seconds bG
as~ do thirds. 22a25c do dirties l5GlSc. do cheeks
I3I1Gc storage. early packngs. 1Ti2620c do summer
packing. f6d1Slsc. - -
-FRESH-Fancy apples hrn. but poor stock
dragging a low figures. Pears and ounces steatS
Grapes dragging unless fancy Cranherries n -he3Sy
supply and We quote APPLES per bhl 81 ssf.lS9'
apples We quote: APPLES. per hol. u oOt.sS;
CRAB APPLES. small. bbl. S4eSb: do large. So
50 20; PEARS. SeeSe per bbl S5GSI; do Per kss S-e
5; do Bartlett Beurre bol s0stSt' 90
Reurre Cairgeau. S49S6: Beurre Aniou and shelo
s3qS5 do Duchess s3 5OGS5; do Flemish Beauty sSs'
New-York tribune., 1907-11-16
OTHER mARkers-BY TELEGRAPH.

Chicago Nov. 15-CATTLE-R estimated about
3oOO head market steady; S4aS6 5o COWS 81 BOG
81 20; heifers 81 G$5; bulls So GoRS4 70; calves $50
s. 30. E0ckers feeders 81 40QS4 70 HO-ReceiptS
estimated about 1000 head market weak choice heavy
spring s. 25U$1 30; light butchers. 50 $3.50 90: ght
mixed s. 1888 30 choice light 81 25aS5 40 packing
81 1895 10 pigs $4a$5 bulk Of sales $59$j 10 SHEEP
estimated head; market active and
strong sheep, 50 1898 lambs s. 258S6 20; yearnss
81 25qS5 10.
butchers and shippers s. 50q$5 ca; common 81 60S3 =
81 Ok: common So 25GS2 10 SHEEP-Steady. 81 $50
s. 70: lambs steady 81 5Oq$8 50.
East Buffalo. Nov. I5--C -CATTLE-Receipts, go head
slow shade lower prime steers, s. I3aS6 .
Receipts. 500 head active and soc higher. $p
50 10 Receipts. $500 head; active and Ioq3lc
s. So pigs 50 4OaS5 80; roughs 81 5 TO- daries sop
S5 20 SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts. 10000 head;
active: ewes and mixed sheep steady; others lower
lambs S5d$7 yearlings S5 5OaS5 60 wehers - qS So
Union STOCK Yards. Pittsburg Nov. 15-CAT TISESuI-
ply light steady, choice. $64S6 IS: prime 50 6pqSo 30
ana heavy Workers SIS light Workers s. Goas5 70 pigs
slow prime s. 40aS5 80; culls and common 81 90
SS2 30: lambs. $JdS7: veal calves. $Sa$S p.
ausas City. No. 5.-CATTLE-Recetpts, Zoo head
nriudng 100 Southcrns; market steady; choice export
and dressed S51S6; fair TO good 50 IJ4S4 w
Western steers 50 300Sf 40 stockers and feeders - op
81; southern steers 81 73QS3 So Southern cows S2ax3
native cows s. 5GTS3 ~. native heifers 81 40G$3 70;
mis- 50 25aS3 20: caIve,. 81 75q$G HOGS-Receipts
0O head market 10c lower; top. 80 9l bulk o sales
e oS5 10 heavv s. o5aS5 10 packers. s5GS5 20 pigs
g. iigtts S501S5 90 SHEEP Receipts. 5000 head; mar
ia, steadv lambs s. 4OH$6 10 and yearlings SAG
e. * Western vearngs 81 5Ia$5 Western sheep - oO
as IL; stockers and feeders S3GS4 90
New-York tribune., 1907-11-16
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS. =

Chicago. Nov. I5.-Wheat prices on the local ex-
change declined 20 to-day from the high point
uaJion. The December delivery yielded lac TO 2c
lower. Corn was Off sc IN &c. Oats were Lc
lower. Provisions were down SC 20c.
The market opened weak because C the fresh
slump in stocks and became sim weaker trad
ing progressed. News OF the day was generally
favorable TO the bears. Foreign grain markets
were easy all day. There not sufficient news
of bUlish character 10 create much demand, and
the volume OF trade was very small Bradstreet's 8
report showing exports ot $4,000 bushels Of
wheat and Hour for the week caused some buying
by shorts late in the day. The market closed
weak. December opened a shade to sc TO &c
lower at 95i4c 955so declined 93Ac and closed
AT 94i4c 20 9fa-c. May sold between 81 0l7.c and
81 037c and closed at 81 o2asc 81 o2f2 ClcarauCes
Primary receipts were $1,000 bushels. against
81 600 on the same day last year. Minneapolis
Duluth and Chicago reported receipts Of Az cars
against 467 cars last week and 6lS cars year
ago.
The corn market was weak all day and prices
declined more than lc from the high point be-
cause Of the cold weather in the Northwest, the
break In wheat and the unsettled financial situa-
liOn. Many reports received telling of the
poor condition OF the crop. but they received
little attention. The market closed weak De-
cember opened sc i2c lower SOC 10 55sC, sold
UP 10 55iac and then declined to 54AC. The close
was at 54>sc to 54s4c Local receipts were Sc cars
with cars Of contract grade.
The trade IN oats was light and prices were
weak because of the decline in wheat and corn
December oats opened sc lower at 46&c sold be-
tween 46l4 and 47isc and closed at 1850. Local
ceipts 100
Several of the leading packers sellers Of
provisions and a result the market was weak
throughout the session. A decline Of &c TO 10c
IN the price OF live hogs had a depressing effect
At the close January pork down 2oc at $12 so
Lard was sc 10 7I2c lower at IS to IS 02l2. Ribs
20c lower at Sc S7i2.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat, II
cars; corn. 1lS cars; oats, 1o2 cars; hogs, 1900
head,
New-York tribune., 1907-11-16
NP. PRICES NEW SCHEME.
Presents Philanthropic Plan to
Southern Cotton GrOtcers.

Theodore II. Price who has been operating re-
c-tlv or the bear side of the cotton market is Of
,or!nl 10 advance 20 the cotton growers and rner-
chants Of the South 90 per cent Of the prospective
r-ocoeds ii cash at the current premium against
cotton shipped to New York for delivery on Deem
h. contracts. lie also offers TO purchase at the
-res.-t premium any currency that may be ordered
rv the BANKERS merchants in the cotton states
fa raG co. in draft check coectioe in New York
Clearing House funds
NJ Price says he Will make no charge for his
services in the transaction his object being TO re-
l,-re the abnormal financial situation the best of
his ability by facilitating the movement of cotton
and in order that no msarprehension may exist
regarding his offer he states that il is not made
with view of inducing holders of cotton in the
South 10 sell and so depress the market but merely
10 those who are holding cotton in the expectation
cents for December cotton and 1920 for the May op
ton they make a profit of 81 Il bale if they
will ship the cotton 50 held to New York for de-
livery on December contracts and purchase in its
stead cotton for May delivery. In addition. he
they will save at least So so in storage insur-
interest, etc. for the five months difference
between The two options
As there have been rImors of corner in the
December option. and Mr.. Price is understood 10
be on the short side, his offer 10 the cotton nler-
chants Of the South TO advance 90 per cent Of the
prospective proceeds cotton for December de-
livery caused considerable interest in cotton circles
here. While Mr.. Price disclains any intention Of
inducing sales, il IS believed ln the trade that
be Is moved entirely by philanthropic motives
New-York tribune., 1907-11-16
STUYVESANT FISH'S DAY.
Noe One Point in Lead of President
Harahdn.

PRESIDENT Harahan OF the Illinois Central gave
way yesterday to Stuyvesant Fish, whose turn ii
was. Honors were even Thursday. but Mr.. Fish
gained point Yesterday when he produced a let
Ter 10 the Illinois stockholders. in which he said
~ IS significant that up this date no effort has
st s,. Il.ut oy the Union Pacific dissolve the
y.ilClIon as to its holding that Of the Railroad
l,les company, although the Mutual Life
Su55!lee 'phpany with a relatively unmportant
mo!uIHs OF only $500 shares. has asked 20 be re-
NeEed of the restraint
Inc contest now being waZed is for the purpose
04 ouSlIS me from the board of directors of which
-. ms luur directors dominated by L II. Harri-
NAN l'IS giving to him with the Union Pacific
oIS ana their adherentS already in the board
me dpSoille and permanent control only of the
poHcIeS or the Illinois Central Railroad but also
for all time.
Ny colleagues Mr. Beach and Mr.. Cutting. stand
With me Tor the integrity and independence of the
iIHholS central Railroad Company untrammelIed
by aihhaJlons with, control Of. other railroads
Mr. Hartman stands for the enEulfnE of our COM
pany IN the wide control by him of transportation
IN this country through the inStrumentality of the
Union Pacific Railroad Company.
since tLe adjournment of the stockholders meet
ING A. g fackstaff, secretary of the Illinois
central Railroad, has sent an official circular
10 te stockholders soliciting their proxies for him
self and for J. 7. Harahan. These gentlemen are
known adherents and followers Of Mr.. Hartman.
A proxy % them IS in effect proxy to him, which
Ilf"ush the power of substitution inserted in their
loIIn OF proxy may by them be made in fact a
proxy TO Mr.. Hartman.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-16
RAISE RATE OF DUTY IN CoREA
Attempt Made by Japan, It Is Alleged, to
Override Customs Treaty.

San Francisco. Nov. 15-The Chamber of Com
nerce will ask the California delegation in Con-
gress TO inquire into the action of Japan in an
alleged attempt TO override the treaty existing be-
tween the United States and Corea. with the result
that goods from the United States Will be charged
the same rate OF duty in Corea in Japan. This
would mean an increase of 40 to 80 per cent on
American shipments to Corea.
II. II. Hubert. who is said to be the official rep
resentative in America of the deposed Emperor Of
Corea addressed a communication to the Chamber
Of Commerce. in which he stated that Japan had
taken the initial steps in a which, if carried
10 fulfilment would mean the destruction of Amer
lean influence in Corea and China
The United States has a close trade treaty with
COrea. under which American goods enter the Her
NIT Kingdom upon the payment of a ! per cent
duty. In the process of reorganizng the affairs of
Corea Japan has undertaken revise it's customs
arrangements. This rearrangement, it is stated,
contemplates a customs union between Japan and
Corea. with the same rate OF duty for Corea as
.Tapav
New-York tribune., 1907-11-16
COPPER DOWN QUARTER OF A CENT.
Another Drop in All Grades en- the Metal
Exchange.

Prices Of copper the Metal Exchange were
aEam reduced one-quarter OF a cent a pound in
all grades yesterday This made a drop of a full
cent In the last ten days. Lake was quoted at
13E 90 l35 cents electrolytic at Is to 1917 cents and
castings at 1874 TO 13 cents. No change in price
was announced by the large selling agencies but
they reported that there was a falling off in the
demand for the metal from domestic consumers.
Fairly large sales continued to be made for ship
ment abroad, however. il was said
Copper shares. in common with other stocks were
weak yesterday Amalgamated dropped 44ls but
rallied at the close 10 452s net loss of : point
from the preceding day. while Anaconda lost full
point closing at 30, after touching 2975
Walkers weekly copper letter says in part
Copper is slightly weaker. Lake is obtainable
az 14'+ cents and electrolytc at Is cents a pound.
The amount available at these prices however, is
small None Of the large producing interests is
pressing copper for sale Indeed very little copper
remains unsold in the hands of producers With
the exception or a few million pounds all the cop
per that will be reaGy for delivery this month has
been sold. and some December output also has been
taken by consumers The second largest producers
for instance. have sold their entire output UP 10
December IS
The volume Of buying demand which appeared in
the metal market month ago has been quite
generally uUderestimated. II cleaned up practically
all Of the copper accumulation both here and
abroad. 1t is estimated that the average price AZ
which this copper sold was between I2lb and
Is cents. transactions being made all the wav
from 1i2a TO l. cents.
Just at present there is very little buying de-
mand for copper. a few OF the leading factors in
the trade bearish as they were bulIish
when metal prices were at the top. They are pre-
dieting a return Of prices TO the recent l2-cent