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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-09
The New Head Of A. & M.

Col. Miner will make good in the
management of the Agricultural and
Mechanical college This is a bold
statement, Notwithstanding it carries
with 1t an assumption of prophetic
vision, and does not fail In a proper
appreciation of the difficulties that
Donfront the newly installed presid-
nnk Col. Miner, although seriously
apped, made good as commits
of agriculture, makeshift Of
which he dignified and made use
4 perhaps for the first time in the
History of the States sporadic efforts
y throw a sop to the farmers by
maintaining a so-called department OF
agriculture on high-sounding title,
absurd limitations of authority, I'd
meager appropriations. Having sue
ceeded in spite of these limitations in
delivering few preachments of value
TO the farming interests OF the State,
and In issuing a few bulletins replete
with information OF practical kind
TO practical men who recognize the
necessity Of scientific and progressive
agriculture. The Star feels safe in its
conclusion that Col. Miner will dir
w NhN
college with a clear conception of the
responsibilities OF his position and of
the true mission of that great institu.
ton. But Col. Miner cannot do II
all. He must have the aid OF the
State to more generous and thought
ful degree than any or his predeces-
sors ever had that aid. Heretofore
the lack OF sufficient State appropria-
tions have dwarfed the development
of the institution and largely defeat
ed the work it sought to accomplish
and should have accomplished. All
this has been apparent from time to
time in the physical incapacity of the
school to meet the demands of those
who desired to patronize it, in the in
$ ffcient and antiquated buildings In
|. Me- students who did matriculate !
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-09
MILLINERY and READY TO WEAR Departn

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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-09

No account too small to receive the most
courteous attention.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-09
The City National Bank

G.. S. PARKER, President.
E. II. ASTN, Vice President.
A. w. WILKERSON, Cashier.
E. w. CRENSHAW, Asst. Cashier.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Watermelons at Hawley's.
Aesop'c Fables.

Fable springs from the universal
need of men to express their thoughts
by concrete images and emblems, and
is practically coequal with humanity
itself-the east, the land of myth, Is
the natural home of the fable. From
Hindustan the Sanskrit fables passed
to China, Thibet and Persia, reach
ing Greece at an early period. since it
is now known that many of the fables
which passed as Aesop's are identical
with those Of the east.-New York
American. 80,
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
NEVADAv|LLE NOTES

VIM. Semmens and wife went to the
City of Lights this morning for few
days visit.
Henry Bolsinger went down to Den
yer this morning on business.
Those serving on the jury from here
are j. G. Kloer, Allen Rooney and Jas.
Rule.
The Teddy Bears of this place went to
Russell last Saturday and played the
Russell boys a game of ball. The Ted
dys won out by score of II to 5.
A very nice program was given last
evening at the closing exercises of the
school. After the exercises were over
Professor Sherman was presented with
gold watch fob by the 9Th, 7th and Sth
grades, Mrs. VIM. Woods making the
presentation speech This is the first
time in the history of the Nevadaville
schools that the principal has been pre-
sented with a token of esteem in which
he was held by the pupils, and Professor
Sherman feels justly proud of his pres
ent. The professor did not put in an
application for reinstatement and it is
with regret the people see him leave.
He was well liked by his pupils and the
general public. They wish him success.
Robert Fallon left for Fort Collins on
Thursday morning as delegate to the
Elks convention.
Chad Rutherford left Thursday morn
ing for Fort Collins as a delegate to the
Elks convention. His wife and children
accompanied him.
Henry Trezise, Jr., and his sister,
Mrs. Andrews and child, arrived from
Bisbee, Arizona, Monday.
Emmet Tuck was kept busy the past
week painting the roof Of the Red Men
building.
A new sidewalk was put down in front
of Joseph Kraemer's building on Main
street.
John Semmens left for Denver last
Thursday.
Mrs. r. Trezise left for Denver on
Friday.
John Trezise left for Denver last Sat-
urday.
Oscar Bolitho left for Boulder last
Thursday.
John Maddern, the marshal, put a
team and men to work on the streets
during the past week.
Richard Stevens was injured at the
Pittsburg mine last Friday while work
ing in stope, large rock falling on
him, but luckily it rested on the side
wall and saved his life. He had a couple
of ribs broken and his collar bone was
also broken, beside spraining his ankle.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Notice.
for purchase of city ground.

AoA PuA VI ivy 6AOoAASA'
State of Colorado,
County of Gilpin, }ss.
City of Central
To whom it may concern, take notice:
Whereas, E. S. Holmes, ct al, have
made application to the city council, of
the City of Central, for the purchase of
the following lot and parcel of ground,
to-wit:
The piece of ground lying in Block 20
of the City of Central, said tract lying
south of lot 10, Block 20, north of sur
vey No. 812 Kohinoor No. lode and
east of line 4-5 of City of Central.
Notice is hereby given that at the
regular meeting of the city council of
the City of Central, to be held on Thurs
day, July 9th, 1908, the said application
will be considered by the city council
upon the report of the committee on
lots and lot appraisement; at which said
meeting all persons interested may at
tend and state any objections there may
be to the sale of said parcel of ground.
Dated at City Hall, Central City,
Colo, June 3, 1909. M. j. LEAHY,
City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
School for Dogs.

A school for dogs has been estab-
lished in Paris. The object is to teach
them politeness. The animals are
trained to welcome visitors by jump
ing up. wagging the tail and giving a
low bark. When the visitor leaves
the dog accompanies him to the door.
constantly wagging his tail and bows
his farewell by bending his head to
the floor. He is trained, likewise. to
pick up handkerchief, glove or fan
that has been dropped and return 1t
to the owner.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
BLACK HAWK NEWS

Abe Cohen and wife, who had been
visiting relatives and friends here, re-
turned to their home in Denver Sunday
afternoon.
Ben Hurwitz, who formerly conduct
ed dry goods and clothing store in
Black Hawk, was visitor Sunday.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Kearins
Sunday, a girl.
Born-Wednesday, June 10, 1908, to
the wife of Walter F. James, boy.
Mrs. R. Pircher returned to Denver
Sunday after aSvisit to her sons.
Miss Pearl Miller is able to be up
again after suffering from an attack of
typhoid.
Mrs. j. G. Purcell left yesterday for
Denver and from there will go to
Pennsylvania to make her home.
Mrs. Gullickson came up from Den
yer Wednesday afternoon to visit her
daughter, Mrs. r. F. Beck.
The school teachers of this city joined
the teachers of Central City and visited
the Incline shaft this week.
Commencement exercises of the Black
Hawk schools are being held this after
noon in the old Presbyterian church
building. There are ten graduates as
follows: Melitta Georgina Hansen,
Alice Gladys Williams, Laurel Denver
Hill, Henry Arthur Malet, Enoch John
son, Mary Eveline Thompson, Agnes
Elsie Nordlien, Emma Mae Grutzmach-
er, Frank Berry Backus, Herman Ed
ward Waldhart. A splendid program
is being rendered. The church is crowd
ed with the school children and their
parents.
Chas. Ehrlich is painting and paper
ing the bakery, which will be opened
next week by Alex Heisen.
John Key came up from Denver this
week.
Thos. Omera has moved into the Jake
Miller house, back of the school house.
VIM. Shea came over from Idaho
Springs today on visit.
Masons have started the work of
grading the lot on Main street. The
work is being done at days pay.
The dance Saturday evening was a
social and financial success.
A ball game will be played Sunday on
the local grounds between the w. o. w.
teams of this city and Central.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Flaw In Sound Advice,

1t has been said that we mako .
mistake in prescribing special hours
for going to bed and getting up, and
II would be better way to follow the
example of the dog and take an occa-
sional nap when we have nothing bet
ter to do. Lovely. But how about
1.-The eternal buttoning and unbutton-
ing" and the making of toilets, from
which his dogship is immune, save in
high-bred circles?
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Every Mans Influence.

No man ever talks freely about any
thing without contributing something,
let 1t be ever SO little, to the unfore-
seen forces which carry the race on
to it's final destiny. Even If he does
not make a positive impression. he
counteracts or modifies some other i'm
preston, or sets in motion some train
of ideas in some one else, which helps
to change the face of the world
E. L. Godkin.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Tho Heroic Life.

Know that impossible" where
truth and mercy and the everlasting
voice of nature order. has no place
In the brave mans dictionary. That
when all men have said Impossible"
and tumbled noisily elsewhither. and
thou alone art left, then first thy
name and possibility have come. 1t is
for thee now; do thou that, and ask no
mans counsel, but thy own only and
God's.-Thomas Carlyle.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
A Case Of Arbitration,

A rat and weasel found an egg.
They couldn't decide who should have
It. so they arbitrated. cat was
the arbitrator. The cat awarded the
egg to the rat The rat ate the egg
The cat promptly ate the rate. The
cat believes in arbitration; the rat
doesn't-Judge's Library.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Scalp Safely Replaced.

A girl named Gordon, working In Q
laundry at Ballymena. Belfast. Ire
land. was caught in a machine by the
hair and completely scalped. doc
tor ordered her removed to the hos
pital. The scalp was also taken there.
and DR.. Dawson succeeded in sewing
1t on. The girl Is alive and making
good progress.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Revenoe's Furious Appetite.

He who. from a natural sweetness
and facility of temper, should despise
injuries received, would doubtless do
q very great and a very laudable
thing; but he who. provoked and
nettled to the quick by an offense,
should fortify himself with the arms
Of reason against the furious appetite
Of revenge, and, after q great conflict,
master his own passion, would doubt
less do great deal more.-MontaignO
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Danger In Continuous. Crops.

The growth of number of success
sive crops Of the same plant has been
lately found not only to exhaust the
soil for that plant, but to develop an
active poison for 1t. Steam distillation
of a wheat-sick soil yielded crystal
line substance that is toxic to wheat,
and from soil exhausted for cowpeas
a crystalline substance was obtained
that is toxic to cowpeas but not to
wheat
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Long Have Been Rieht-Handed.

According to authorities from s5 to
95 per cent. Of the men in civilized
lands. are right-handed and have de-
veloped the low right shoulder. This,
however, is no new phenomenon, for
even the ancient Greek sculptors had
noticed it and posed their subjects SO as
to make them appear more symmet-
rical.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
laroe Churches.

The following Is the seating CO
pacity of the eight largest churches
in the world: st. Peters, Rome, 3d.
900; Milan cathedral, $4,000; st. Paul.
London. $4,000; st. Sophia. Constan-
tinople, $4,000; Notre Dame, Paris, 21,-
900; Florence cathedral, 10000; Pisa
cathedral, 10000; st. Marks, Venice.
1000; st. Patrick's cathedral, New
York, $500, with standing room for
5000.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Claim Ancient Lineage.

Native historians Of Afghanistan as
sert that the Inhabitants of their coun-
try are the lost ten tribes of Israel.
According to these chroniclers, the
Afghans are descended from Az
ghana. who was the son of a certain
jeremiah. who was the son OF q
King Saul. The eastward removal Of
the seed Of Afghana is attributed to
Nebuchadnezzar
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Cause Of Astigmatlsnn.

Many cases of astigmatism arise
from the practice of reading in bed.
particularly by persons recovering
from a severe illness. It strains the
muscles of the eye to such an extent
that they alter the curvature Of the
cornea-the abnormality to which the
term astigmatism is applied.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
The Battle Of the Sexes.

Women can claim another victory
in London. In the splendid new
kitchen which the famous st. Bar
tholomew's hospital now boasts the
male cooks and boys have been super
seded by a qualified lady cook in
charge and a female staff under her
observation-disclosures.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Scented Hatpins Now.

The scented hatpin or hairpin IL the
newest device. for perfume that Is
stale is very unpleasant. and its effect
may be overcome by simply moving
these hairpins In the hair. the result
being a fresh evolution Of the sweet
odor that is gratifying to those fond
Of IT,
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Snow Water Not Pure.

It was long thought that the water
from melted snow was the purest Of
all water. This idea has been proved
incorrect, as the reverse is the case.
Snow Is really a purifier of the at
mosphere, attracting from it, as It
falls. various impurities; and these
are found in the snow water
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Slightly Different.

The request was made in . public
library for the rather remarkable
little wait q Minute" After some
detective work on the part Of tho
librarian II was found the book want
ed was "Tarry Thou Till Come"
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
A Watch for the Blind.

The blind now have a watch on
which the hours are indicated by
movable buttons on relief upon the
dial The wearer finds the time by
passing his hand over the dial and
finds the button indicating the hour
depressed. A strong minute hand
shows the minutes.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Looking Ahead.

Madam" said the pleasant, low
voiced nurse as she laid the newborn
infant in the lacetrimmed bassinette.
you have a perfect little daughter"
"Oh! will she be tall?" came the weak
response.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
1wo-Handed Writers

Don't go after wealth with both
hands," advises Rudyard Kipling.
Isn't this a rather severe restriction
on the ambidextrous authors who are
making fortunes whanging out modern
novels on the typewriter?
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Feel Need Of Pockets.

A recruiting officer in Kansas City
says the most annoying thing about
navy life is the absence of trousers
pockets. Indeed. this is probably the
cause Of many desertions from the
navy What young American wants
to carry a chatelaine bag when he
goes shopping?
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Severe on Brother Lawyers.

One old member Of the New York
bar, who has long been in touch with
court methods and proceedings, says
he wonders why certificate of good
character is required before q man 10
admitted to practice.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Swallowed Her Week. WAGES.

A Dundee (Scotland) girl swallowed
q weeks wages recently. To safeguard
her money. which consisted Of one
gold and two silver coins, she carried
1t in her mouth. The accident was
caused by her laughing heartily at q
Joke.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
The pet Qons Of Parls.

In Paris dogs are treated as well
as human beings are. They wear au-
tomobile togs when they go motoring.
they have a hospital, and they even
have a good-sized cemetery. with
monuments and headstones and In
scriptions and mortuary wreaths.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
News.

Some persons are disturbed by the
fact that evil deeds seem to predom-
mate in the news. OF course! 1t 10
necessary that evil be exposed. but
good conduct. which is the rule. does
not particularly call for the limelight
Of publicity.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Old Wall Brought to Light.

During the recent demolition Of
some old cottages at Norwich. Nor
folk, England. a long section Of the old
city wall. comprising a score Of Nor
man arches. was revealed. The wall
was built in the fourteenth century.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Her Preference.

A woman would rather inherit An
outlandish looking bedstead from her
great-great. at.grandmother than a set
Of the fincst brains from her father.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Peru's Fertile Valleys.

The chief agricultural region Of
Peru consists Of series OF fertile
parallel valleys running the entire ex.
tension Of the coast-over 1900 miles
back to the chain OF the Andes. the
distance varying from 25 to rs miles.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11

Political Mass Meetings Forbidden.
China strictly prohibits the holding
OF mass meetings for political purposes
In all parts Of the empire.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
His OpportunIty.

"a man in Winsted. Conn. ate 1s
eggs at a sitting" says the Buffalo Ex-
press. Perhaps he was determined 20
take full advantage of tie recent
slight slump In price.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Portrait. In Nervous Disease.

DR.. H. Campbell Thomson Of Eng
land has been making use Of the cine
matograph in nervous diseases. taking
pictures at the rate Of 16 to the Sec
ond. showing the movements OF the
patients.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Scatter Sunshine.

How much good may we do each
other by few friendly words, and
the opportunities for them are so
much more frequent than for friendly
deeds!-George Eliot.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
CoIorInq Brass.

A color resembling pewter may be
given to brass by boiling the casting
In a cream Of tartar solution containing
a small amount Of chloride OF tin.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11

HerrInss Have Long Life.
It has been ascertained that while
some OF the herrings caught in Ger
man waters are only three years old.
others are up to IA years old.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Proper Iishtina Of Mines.

II Is argued that the compulsory
adoption Of the incandescent system
of electric lighting In mines will great.
ly cut down the death roll.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Johnny's Instructions.

Johnny" said Mrs. Lapsling. Il
wish you would go over to the gro
GERS and get two pounds of the best
evacuated apples he's got"
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Too True.

Shortly after marriage the average
man acts as II he had conferred .
great favor on his wife by leading her
to the altar.-Chicago Daily News.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11

Canadian Farmer Hard Worker.
The Canadian farmer works from IL
to Is hours per day in the busy sea-
son.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
What Pletv II,

In the course Of discussion on
hygiene in one Of the local medical
societies o speaker. In illustrating his
remarks. said: Many man thinks
he 10 pious when he II only bilious"
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11

Greatest Thing In Lie.
The greatest thing 10 to love-not b
be loved.-Nrs. Craigio.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
When 20 Quit.

There would be fewer divorces n
women would quit talking when It has
been conceded that they have won the
debate.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Division Of WorId,s Lands.

1t is estimated that the fertile lands
Of the globe amount to 2s.O00.000
square miles. the steppes to 100000
and the deserts to 100000.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Counting In Golf.

A French caddie said that the Eng.
hsh way Of counting from one to ten
was ''one. two. three. four. ave. six.
d-n, eight,-d-n, ten"
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11

And 10 Ever q Factor In Life.
Latin proverb: Malice supplies tAe
want Of acA
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Hail F.res for Wives In NORWAY,

The railway authorities in Norway
have decreed that when husband and
wife are travelling together the latter
need only pay half price.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
OF Little Experlence.

The only girl who regards love as q
serious matter 10 she who has been In
love but once.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11

All Has Been Done Before.
There is nothing new under the sun.
Even in the making Of mistakes We
are merely initiating.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
sleen n Aid "a Beauty.

One Of the best remedies for dark
circles or hollows under the eyes is
eight hours Of good sound sleep every
night
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
look Inward

Look Upward.
Browning: The blue in the heavens
II larger than the cloud.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
TWo.Edoed.

Twe.Edoed.
Tho man who tells woman Ovsgy.
thing doesn't know much
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
A Mana Oplnlon.

A persistent bachelor informs us
that women would stubbornly refuse
to vote II the men wanted to estab.
lish woman suffrage.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11

Headquarters for housefurnishings.
The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11

House for sale cheap. Inquire of "
E. Stevens, Black Hawk.
The Press., 1908-01-22

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The Press., 1908-01-22

bride. and Newton O. Wing of New York. Little Miss Carolyn Cushmar came next as flower girl, and she was followed by the bridesmaids, Mrs. Charles Blood of Mossmere Park, N. J., and Miss Vivian Renyolds of Mon- son, both carrying bouquets of maid ern- hair fern and white carnations
 Following them came the matron of honor, Mrs. Olarkson Runyop of Eli zabeth, N. J., her bouquet being of maiden hair fern and white sweet peas. The bride entered the room on the arm of her father. and she carried bouquet of lilies of the valley. Iu the meantime the groom and his best man, Albert D. Shaw of Springfield, had entered the room from another direction and met the procession in front of window banked with ferns and roses. Here the ceremony was performed by Rev. George A. Andrews of the Congregational church, the bride being given away by her father.
 The bride wore a beautiful gown of white lace over satin. Her veil was fastened with a pearl pin, the gift of matron of honor wore pale yellow satin, while the dresses of the bride maids were of light blue satin trim med with white lace. After the cere. mony the bridal party were assisted in receiving the guests by MT. and Mrs. Oushman. Habenstein of Hartford catered and served a wedding break fast, the table in the dining room being handsomely decorated with red roses. The brides gift to the matron of honor was beautiful gold bracelet and to her bridesmaids sterling silver card cases. The best man and the ushers also received engraved silver card cases from the groom. The wed. ding gifts were displayed in the library and were an unusually choice collection of silver, cut glass, pictures, china and brio brac, and also many cards from family friends representing gifts of gold coin. Guests were pres ent from New Jersey. New York, Bos- ton, Springfield, Attleboro. Wellesley, Northampton, Hartford and Stafford Springs. MT. Brainerd has been prominent in the social life of his town and holds the position of teller in the Palmer national bank. Mrs.
 Brainerd is one of Monson's most at- tractive daughters, and is especially prominent in tine social affairs of the younger set. MT. and Mrs. Brainerd left in the early afternoon for we'd ding journey. and upon their return will for a short time make their home with MT. and Mrs. Oushman.
The Press., 1908-01-22

The wisest thing you can do about that Fall and Winter Suit is to let us make it
 You'll be sure of the fabric, sure of the cut, sure of the style, sure of the fit, sure of the durability.
 And you'll be sure that the price is away below the figure, which such work as ours would cost you elsewhere.
 The brown mixed on the blue are the latest