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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-06
SITUATION STILL SERIOUS
Every Effort to Afford Protec-
ton Being Made.
MOTHERS ARE vIGILANT.
On the East Side st New York the
Latter Sit at Windows and Also on
Doorsteps While Their Little Ones
Play on the Streets.

New York. Aug 5.-The fact that
Sunday mob vengeance held held sway
and lynching was narrowly averted
added TO the seriousness OF the si:ua.
tion In this city. caused by the recent
remarkable series OF crimes In which
women and young girls are victims.
Mob attacks reveal a state OF public
evaporation approaching frenzy
which. II is feared. may easily lead to
serious disorders Prompt action by
the police alone saved two men nc.
cused on Sunday from ummary jutIce.
especially In the case Of George Kesner.
Russian book binder. around whose
neck the mob tied n rope. when the
police reached The scene in force.
II was noteworthy the other man at
tackled Louis Conconela. was innocent
OF any attempt q crime. and indicates
how readily mistakes can be made In
time Of public agitation or excitement.
The police are bending every effort
10 give adequate protection. and. n
further this end. ! 900 plain clothes
men have been scattered about the
city. particularly In congested quar-.
ters the scene of most on the assaults.
Late Sunday night the police receiv.
ed news OF another attack. II occurred
In the suburbs Of Richmond Hill
Jennie Smith. twenty-five years old.
was attacked by two men while on her
way 10 her home Her screams brought
assistance and one Of the assailants
was captured.
One man died Monday as the result
nj race riots which started Sunday
over a iO-cent bet on a ball game. The
dead man Is John McCue. a negro
who was badly beaten in a fight with
whites More than score OF persons
are suffering from injuries received
In the riot.
No further disorders as the result
OF the outbreaks OF mob veneenanca
on nssailants OF women and children.
were reported early Monday Mans
parents are keeping their children IN
doors. while on the East Side, where
Katie lTiestchler was maltreated and
murdered. thousands of children are
playing in the streets under the watch
ful ewes Of mothers sitting AT wiz '1ws
and on doorsteps The order given %
all plain clothes men 30 give their
whole attention TO patrolliuC streets
Indicates the seriousness Of the situa'
tiOn
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-06
TRAGIC END OF TEXAN.
Places Muxxle of Pistol In Hia
Mouth And
BLOWS OFF TOP OF HEAD.
Professor r. Arnold D. Bsuman. Who
Taught School at New Braunfels. on
Bssehing New York. on a Journey
to Germany. Suicides.

New York. Aug 5.-Professor A.
Arlond b. Baumann fifty.six years old
or New Braunfels. Tex. killed himself
In his room In the Swats hotel Sun
day. He placed the muzzle OF n heavy
single-barreled pistol In his mouth az
he sat In front OF a mirror and blew
the top OF his head off
Professor Baumann. a man Of dis.
tinguished appearance. arrived here on
Friday on his way TO Germany 10 take
treatment for rheumatism Since his
arrival he been able TO scarcely lenve
his room Among his effects was
found the following letter signed by
Adolph Stein. Judge Of Comal county,
Texas:
ITO whom II May Concern This f.
10 certify that F. Arnold II Baumann
has taught school successfully In Co.
NAL county. Texas. since the year
1898. and proved To be a most efficient
teacher. possessed Of high education
He stands In high esteem among his
colleagues and his many friends who.
with regret. see him depart from Amer
lean soil i"
On the hack OF this letter Professor
Baumann had written In lead pencil:
ITO man who has lost all hope. who
is suffering fearful pains. death has no
terror. No one will claim my body I
stand alone"
IF. ARNOLD n. BAUMANN."
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-06
DREADFUL DEEDS.
Young Man Probably Fatally Shot and
Lady choked 70 Death.

Dayton. O.. Aug 5.-Abe Gordon. \
travelling salesman OF this city. was
shot and probably fatally wounded and
his companion. Anna Markowi,z. crimi'
nally assaulted and choked 10 death
near the soldiers home. west OF the
city Jacob and Mark Markowitz.
brothers. called at police headquarters
,o inquire about the crime and their
actions resulted in their arrest. The
brothers admitted they followed Cor
don. who was also known as Cohan, 90
Lake Side park. as the family objected
10 him Keeping company with either
Markowitz sisters. but they pleaded
ignorance OF the shooting The coro.
ners investigation shows the victim
was criminally assaulted and no charge
will probably be placed against the
brothers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-06
CRIMES AT CHICAGO.
Five Mysterious Assaults. Resulting
In Four Deaths.

Chicago. Aug 5-Five mysterious
assaults. in which four men were killed
and another fatally wounded. have
aroused the entire police force to ener-
eetic action. The victims were: Rus
ario Rocco. found on the doorstep of
his home. with two stilletto wounds In
his body He had been instantly killed
by knife thrusts Edward Smith. a
policeman. was sho, and killed by an
unknown man while walking a shor'
distance from the house John l..
Barbour was found dead on the Illinois
Central tracks fifty feet north OF the
suburban His head had been cnt off
by a passing train. John Naughton
died az a hospital after being assaulted
BY three strangers AZ Thirtyseventh
street and Lowe William Donovan Is
dying at the county hospital from a
bullet wound In the abdomen. Dono-
van was found In a basement on Her
mitage avenue. and said he had been
robbed by three men. In none OF the
cases have the police been able to OBJ
tain the slightest clew
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-06
vARoAmAN CONFIDENT.
u Nay Require Official Count Before
Result Is known.

Jackson. Miss. Aug 5.-Until the
votes cast In the Democratic primary
are canvassed the result OF the senate
rial contest will. 10 a certain extent
remain In doubt. Complete unofficial
returns show pluralI'~ IN favor OF
John Sharp William r-~ Governor
vardaman. but this plurality is CON
paratively small. and neither Governor
vardaman OF his MANAGERS will accord
defeat. declaring that the official re
view OF the vote will show his election
by small majority.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-06
John ]. KNIGHT Dead.

Dallas. Aug 5.-John J. Knight. one
Of the best known travelling statesmen
In Texas. died at Terrell. For over
twenty-five years he sold tobacco. H.
was a prominent member OF the Trav
elers' PROSPECTIVE association. being al
one time president OF the Texas divis
ion. and also of the United Commercial
Travellers Mr.. knight had been in bad
health year. He was sixty years old
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-06
IRATE NEGROES.
Seek to Lynch white Alleged Assault,
er Of Black Girl

Muskogee. Aug 5-Declaring that
one Of the white employees OF grocery
had assaulted negro girl a mob o,
goo blacks blocked one Of the streets
here Sunday and huns about the Unit
cd States marshars office threatening
vengeance.
Al Pemberton. Carl Pemberton. Joe
Leslies. W r. Newly. T. J. Bardley
and Walker Martin. members OF the
firm. are held in the United States
Jail while an investigation Is being
made
The girl. who is fourteen years old,
IL In a serious condition.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-06
sIashed Fourteen Times.

Muskogee. Aug. Sin a savage fight
at Chateau. twenty-five miles north of
here. James Hurl was slashed fourteen
times. The fight occurred on the de
pot platform. which was covered with
blood
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-06
GENERAL LAID Low.
Meets Tragic Death In the Center Of
the City.

Latigorak. Caucasia. Aug. s.-Gen
eral Karskozoff. ex-governor general
Of Odessa. was shot and killed In the
ces,er Of town early Monday morning.
The assassion escaped. General Kara
kozoff was commandant Of the Luhna
dragons. September 3. 1900. he was
appointed general OF Odessa Early
In August Of the same year he was
banished.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-06
Cut From Ear 20 Ear.

Marlin. Tex. Aug Sin the rea'
Of a boarding house W. J. Glib OF WI
lie. Tex. was found with his throat
cut from ear TO ear. He may recover
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

The stories that from Washington just very
similar TO those circulated in the early OF
Then we were hard Roosevelt lodging the
offers of the vicepresdency ticket with President Mckinley
the reports TO how strong
candidate he would days thought noisy
enough the country then and had not the
experience it has
Apparently the of President Roosevelt we can believe
reports again His friends to be simply tell
ing give about the popular demand for
his again These friends though TO nger
these reports there in them No
of quoting the president giving to
either friends this While known all
the avo who have been named by conventions
themselves the field they heard from deal
evident OF them
of being busy In fact these avote and avoe
have something OF the stock
gcncy feeling There enough 60
who have them laid don't disposed 10 loosen all
The impression however has got abroad that the Taft boom
somewhat damaged by the failure OF Congressman
defeat Mayor Tom Johnson Wellknown politicians Of Ohio
the president has his limitations and the making of mayors is
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

Did you ever observe when gazing at n
house. no difference how modest tho arch
itectural part. that there was something
Of interest II the windows reflected home
life within. And there is no doubt that
windows are an index 10 Interior condi-
tions. The houses where only dark-cur-
tained windows greet one for some rca-
son never have an inviting appearance on
tho inside. How much beauty Is expressed
by plain though pretty curtains back OF
clean glass windows. while there Is seen
one graceful plant or several I'm neat ar
ray. II means a great deal to the appear
ance OF the home Any dealer who is go
Ing Co sell n certain piece Of property
would prefer showing tho house neatly
furnished. which Is invariably done when
possible, as IL really makes a house more
valuable in appearance because the bar
renness Is not apparent So much for dec
orations Yet tho windows can he made
very unattractive by ono catching
glance of dying flowers. grimy flower
crooks or some soiled table linen covering
the stand. Unless there is an aim To pro-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
THE STATE RETURNING BOARD.

Why when returning board to
concusvey the satisfaction of the Republicans who
every when the all close
often when the plurality sufficient under the old system to
the election of the chosen the face of the warden
count?
OF course the members returning board all
honorable and equally OF course is wrong IN the opon o
many, to question any of their decisions
would wrong from the Republican viewpoint
questioned the motives those who created the board and
then selected four Republicans and Democrat comprise it, and
when the the Democratic member expired elected nominal
Democrat the fifth place the Democratic candidate selected by
the Democratic party to represent it.
But has been observed for several that though cleo
ton officers Republican quite generally throughout the state
Of ballots for president for for general
officers and for members of the general assembly when compared
invariably favors the Demo
party though these election officers are in intelligence or
integrity inferior the members of the state returning board
This board then finds necessary reduce, in large majority
of cases the totals given the Democrats candidates to IN
given Republican candidates, find
against the Republicans than they find against the Demo
which nets Republican gain that often means the election OF
Republican his Democratic opponent whom the Republican
Il NAV have been mere coincidence that in the only
waden have been changed for members of the
general assembly illustration the changes have elected Rcpub
cans whom defeated and that there
stance who defeated the face of the
has been declared elected by the state returning board
With preedents of almost nvaabe Republican sue
determining factor is the state returning board before
them all surprising that the people who arc now
closely watching the official count which will settle more contests
this year than there have been for long time prepared to
about every Republican who has plurality the face OF the
seated and about Democrat whose plurality
small left in the cold.
In this Democratic city Democratic by than 1000 plu
atty Interpretation of the law which lends itself readily
Republican pan practically of the wardens Re
controlled by selected from the Democratic The
and clerks selected for is explained
from big parties which carry the election districts pes
Denial years the wardens being the party which carries
district and the clerks the other party This rule adopted III
Republican national issues because conveniently
the Republicans invariably about of the wadens in
presidential years and because in the other three the Demo
invariably from wohds hreehs of the districts
The that the election of Republican Democratic pes
dent has bearing whatever the selection of
years ignored because would interfere with
this Republican rule 1t these wardcns selected by
the Republicans whose work often overturned by the state
would ample for changing the
their selection other would appeal to the inventors of
this rule.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
TODAY IN
HISTORY

1870 Joseph Hopkinson. jurist. born.
The author OF Hail Columbia"
1878 Montreal surrendered to the
Americans.
1850 Battle OF Broad River. North Car
1905 Ray Palmer clergyman and au-
thor, born. He wrote MY Faith
Looks Up TO Thee.
1915 Elizabeth Cady Stanton, reformer,
born. Eminent woman's suffrage ad-
vocate.
1923 Thomas w. Wood, artist. born.
President OF the Water Color society
and the National academy.
1925 George Munro, publisher, born.
The Fireside Companion and the Sea
side Library.
1888 Remarkable star shower oc-
Cured G2 and 13).
1888 Edward V. Valentine, sculptor,
born. His best work is the recumbent
statue of Lee.
1850 william NJ Sloane. author and
educator. born. Professor of history
at Columbia.
1850 Patent issued to Wilson for a
sewing machine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
CARELESS VOTING PROVES COSTLY.

The fact that the city the OF special cleo
ton Ward shows the caeessne with which ballots
marked there is not likely that who voted for council
that ward of the opinion that he could
than four counmen yet actually tried eight Had
these thought before they marked their ballots they would
undoubtedly have failed their mark the circle under the
eagle before voting for either the Citizens Wongmens tickets
There enough these mistakes to have the election
of the tied for fourth councilman.
There interesting things about the baloting Ward
this In three instances marked their ballots for the
candidates who had strongly opposed each other the rather
campaign that closed election day Then there
where marked the city tickets
Most of such in the first district
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
60 ROADS FACE CHARGE OF
RATE DETERMINATIONS

Cleveland O.. Nov. i2.---John H. Mar
blc special examiner for the Inter-
state Commerce commission, heard cvl-
dencc here yesterday against 50 rail-
way and steamship lines, against which
rate determinations are charged by the
Forest city Freight bureau.
The complaint was hlod with the
commission in Washington several
weeks ago. n Is alleged by the bur-
eau that the lines against which the
charges are lodged have in enect
combination freight rate, which DIS
criminates against Cleveland IRON
products i'm favor Of other iron pro-
ducing localities.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
LIEUTENANT Welded
ON BATTLESHIP

Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 12.-Lieut. Emil
r. Svarz, u. s. N, and Miss Virginia
Beech were married yesterday In the
ward room OF the battleship Georgia by
the chaplain, Rev. Charles NJ. Charleton.
Attending the couple were officers OF
the ship. the maid of honor. Miss Batavia
Beech the bridesmaids, Miss Julia Arm
strong Of New orleans and Miss Bessie f.
G.. Bralnerd OF Boston; Lieut.. II. c. Da-
Wis, the best man. and tho ushers, Mid
shipmen Abbott. Brown, Nichols ana
Mathewson. After a reception Mr.. ana
Mrs Svarz left for short tour Mrs.
svarz will follow her husband to the Pa
clnc
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

A gown that possesses the essential quail
ity OF smartness in "A marked degree is
here shown. 1t will be equally attrac-
tive whether developed i'm silk or cloth
because of its excellent lines, its breadth
of shoulder. its novel outlines and it's
general effect of style and elegance. Tho
overblouse may be developed in either
plain or fancy style, the latter being more
appropriate when n lace underblouse or
guimpe is worn. The long collar which
outlines II may be omitted II desired,
though IL affords an excellent opportunity
for introducing contrasting note OF
color. The skirt Is a seven gored one,
showing the latest ideas In skirt design
ing 1t is side-plaited at the hips and is
ornamented with horizontal tucks around
the sides and back, the front gore being
left plain. To develop this charming toll
cite in the medium size requires 1% yards
of 32-inch goods for the overblouse and
9s4 yards of the same width for the skirt
Two Patterns: 2697-Four sizes. % TO
Is inches bust. 269S-Five sizes, % to 30
inches waist
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

duco an artistic effect no flowers are bet
ter than an III assortment. The handy
little tin cans are splendid for holding
cuttings. though they certainly are not
attractive unless enameled or painted.
DARK green or red paint is nice for this
purpose, and will last longer than the
paper covers. IL a single fern. palm or
foliage plant Is used. placed the crock I'm
one or the wicker jardinieres China and
brass ones may be used for ornamental
purposes throughout tho house. though
flowers never flourish In them unless. per-
hapS, they are aquatic plants like foating
hyacinths. and the various water lIlios
grown from bulbs DO not crowd your
windows, and select flowers which are
beautiful and ornamental
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
To Avoid Indigestion

To avoid indigestion don't engage I'm
brain work while eating. Don't swallow
strong tea with fresh meat II you drink
milk, do so very slowly, or i'm sips. not in
large drafts. Don't drink much with the
meal. Don't engage i'm active exercise inn
mediatey a meal is finished Prefer lean
meat 10 fat meat. and make up the de-
ficiency OF fat with butter. taken at an
other meal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
Clam Fritters

Make a batter OF two beaten eggs. a
cup OF milk. gill of clam liquor and
pint OF -four that has been we'll sifted
with "A teaspoonful of baking powder
Stir two dozen chopped clans and drop
by the spoonful. in deep, boiling fat. Cook
until brown. drain in colander. then on
tissue paper. and serve hot.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

begins 10 harden, thinning. when neces-
sary. with the water that you have drain
ed of. adding IL when there is danger of
the soap boiling over. Try a little i'm "A
saucer and when thick enough throw In
handful OF salt and remove from the
fire. Pour into "a wet tub. and stand aside
TO harden, then cut into bars
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

There buried last week Nashville Tenn Mrs Cassie
Seden Smith, widow of the weknown confederate
mund Kirby Smith Her occasion of great
marks of to her and incidentally her
husband In the hard days that followed the
heavy burden TO bear but she managed be of great
him then After while they both prosperous
for Mrs Smith of fine Virginian family
esteemed and loved by all who her.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

There will be satisfaction reports which
from the conference of western bankers held Spokane Wash
These reports all definite concerning
show that the troubles here the east have had upon
the far In the middle there is said be plenty of
AS big New York banks have stopped ordering gold
the situation in England will become easier and the lowering
OF the of discount will full of confidence
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
Unfermented Grape Juice

stem six quarts of grapes. wash them
and put them over the fire with one quart
of cold water. Bring slowly TO the boil,
boil up hard. and strain. Return the
juice to the fire, bring again to the boil,
bottle and SEAL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
A Good Wrinkle Remedy

Court plaster is a good wrinkle remedy.
Cut the plaster into triangles and strips
10 fit the wrinkles and paste on in the
night. Remove I'm the morning and mas
sage gently for Ave or ten minutes with
a good cold cream. Use a strong plaster
and one that will stick well. The black
variety is best for this purpose.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
Sponge Cake

Beat together six eggs and half pound
of powdered sugar for fifteen minutes,
using a wire whisk for the purpose Fla
vor with a half teaspoonful of lemon
juice or vanilla. Sift well half pound OF
-four and fold this in lightly with spoon.
Bake In a good oven for a half hour.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
Hard Soap

Put together four gallons Of boiling
water, six pounds Of washing soda and
three pounds OF unslacked lime. Set aside
until clear. then drain of and put over
the fre with about six pounds OF pure
fat Boil FOR about two hours. or until II
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

This suit will be made OF pucolor voie trimmed
with Oriental embroidery The skirt made long with
nate box pats embroidered represent panels The
topped by quaint loose with broad
of embroidery match the skirt The straight with
uness the and harng the bottoms They hrequar
length.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

1t that there killed in the
Russian Turkestan month This
the earthquake that thought lost The districts
where this great number of people lost their lives isolated
in these days when communication is widespread
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

The four Democratic aldermen have opportunity
their splendid fighting qualities service against the Republican
occasion?
occasion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

The fact of father freshman and his sophomore
college beats the famous "Vce Versa story all
hollow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

cluded therein Should the Taft fail what done? 1t
would do the friends of the president let the
alone If Secretary Taft president they
he would consult the president from time and all
would be we'll hand, course, unkind
people who if there president he should his
policies OF Secretary Taft able but it is
hard make folks believe that he would follow closely
Roosevelt lines While the Taft boom may injured
tuesday the of Nebraska the meaning of last Tues
days election that the president should again.
AT early date the time and place of the Republican
national will be There will then be lots Of cand
dates mentioned again Will the president the lists again.
He undoubtedly when he said the night of the pesden
tial election that he would Perhaps he think
conditions have changed make his
country will wait anxously to hear his decision.