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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
Hairs and Feathers.

Hairs are found on almost every
thing that grows, and, IL we may SO
call the fine fibers Of asbestus. they
even invade the mineral world. From
a piece Of mineral asbestus quarried
from the earth and looking like a stone
with a satiny fracture the silken fibers
can be rubbed with the finger till the
lump is worn away.
Secure a feather somewhere-it will
be much better than a picture-and
you viii see that 1t has a main stem
or midrib. Along each side Of this ex-
tends the thin part known as the yane
Look closely and you viii see that this
vane is composed Of tiny feathers, call
ed boards, fastened together through
out their whole length from where
their bases join the midrib to their
tips. You can easily separate one of
these from the rest. when you will see
how like a tiny feather it is, with what
seems a fine fuzziness along each edge.
st Nicholas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
An Awkward play,r.

In ZOOS King James published his
famous Book Of Sports" and, thinking
to render the Presbyterian form of
worship less rigid, ordered that GER
tain of the sports therein commended
should be played in the several church
yards every Sunday at the close of
divine service. John Ross, a minister
Of Blairgowrie, adopted novel method
Of withstanding the royal ordinance.
He was q strong, athletic man and
seemed much interested in the recrea-
lions enjoined by the monarch. Foot
ball was selected by the parishioners
of Blairgowrie from the list of "Sun-
day games" When the services Of the
church were completed Mr.. Ross APP
peared among his people in the church
yard and Joined them in their sport
None of the assemblage kicked more
eagerly at the football than did the
reverend Incumbent. But constant
misfortune seemed to attend him. Ev-
cry kick missed the ball and fell heavi
ly on the ankles of those who stood
near. Apologies We're promptly ten
dered and, of course, received, though
every Sunday many Of the parishion,
ers returned home hating. Finally 1t
was agreed that on account of the
minister's awkwardness the games
should be abandoned. Thus the in
genious divine gained his end and pre-
vented compliance with the obnoxious
order.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
Around the World by Auto.

New York, Nov. 2S.-Probably the
most extensive automobile trip ever
undertaken is that planned by Mr.. and
Mrs. II. A. Hoover, who sailed on the
steamship, Republic today for Algiers.
The home of the Hooyers is near Los
Angeles, Cal, and in completing the
trip by auto from that city to New
York the couple have already finished
the first lay of their ambitions jour
ney. When they land at San Francis
co, as they plan to do in the winter of
1872, they expect to have covered more
than $4,000 miles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoover will spend this
winter in touring Algeria and Egypt,
with as far reaching excursions into
the Sahara Desert as may prove prac.
tlcable. Early in the spring their
car will be ferried over to Italy, and
Tor three successive years tours will
be made across every country in Eu-
rope at least one way. They even hope
to penetrate western Siberia. In the
winter of 1911 they expect to turn
south into Turkey and from there in.
to Palestine and back to the coast
On the homeward voyage stops will
be made in India, China, Japan, the
philippines, Australia, New Zealand
and Hawaii, and in every country as
much motoring will be done as the cir.
cumstances will permit. Sailing from
Hawaii to San Francisco in the win
Ter OF 1912 they will have completed
the trip in about four years.
The trip is not being taken as an
endurance test and il is not thai,. in
tention to try to break any speed rec
ords. Mr.. Hoover, who has spent
the greater part of his life in perfect.
ing systems of irrigation in the West. |
was in poor health last winter and he |
has undertaken the trip around the
world with the outdoor life which il !
offers as a means of getting we'll !
The start from southern California
was made early last April Their /
'oute to New York was by way of
San Francisco. Portland, Spokane.
omaha and Chicago.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
a stronomY.

If there were any money to be mad,
IN astronomy everybody would be
studying it. About all we can see /,
figures, and these are so big that they
stagger the understanding Every child
In the United States knows how to find
the north star (Old Polaris) from the
pointers Of the dipper. but no child
can appreciate the statement that this
star is distant from the earth 21OO00,-
000000,000 miles-twO hundred and ten
trillions. The Twentieth Century Lin
tied travelling at one mile minute,
would have to run without stopping
for 479,000,000 years in order to trav-
erse this distance. If light really
travels 1880 miles a second, a ray
from the north star would be thirty,
six years in reaching the earth.-New
York Press.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
Whittier's ApnIause.

In his declining years the poet Whit
tier was extremely absentminded. II,
attended church meeting where there
were large number of persons. As
his presence was known. il was deemed
fitting by one Of the speakers to quote
the poets lines:
l know not where his islands lift
Their fronded palms in air:
| only know / cannot drift
Beyond his love and care
Great applause greeted the quotation.
and Whittier was noticed to join in
the handclapping, 81 suppose must
have had my mind on something else.
| had no recollection Of having written
the verse" he said alphabetically when
his attention was called to the author
ship.-Boston Post
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
StslIa's DAINTY.

"Glenn paid me a dandy compliment
last night, mother = one that will
please you, too" said Stella Harding
HE was talking about the girls In this
block and how disguised the boys
were getting with them He said the
trouble with the girls round here was
that they had positively no personal
dignity, and he never seemed to take
into account that lived in the block
myself. But he made up afterward
for forgetting. He said not much.
he guessed, he didn't mean me; that
was noted for my dignity with all
the fellows, and he'd often heard them
speak OF It, What do you say to
that?"
Mrs. Harding was listening with
motherly satisfaction, "How did 1t
&ppen to occur to him that you
might be applying 1t to yourself?" she
asked.
Il put 1t to him straight. | just
waited until he stopped for breath
and then said. Well. Jimmy, Glenn.
is this slamT"
'Stella, what speech! There's no
dignity about THAR
"Oh, toot. mammal" was the laugh
ing response. made without the slight
est intention of disrespect. That's
Just the way we all talk. Things like
that don't count on dignity one way
or the other-not in our bunch. It's
how you act, don't you know?"-
Youths Companion.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
Where Greek Met Greek.

The marble clock in the dining room
had just announced in mellow tones
the hour of 3. n m, when the wife OF
the plumber nudged him and whis.
pered nervously:
Horace. there's burglar in the
housev
There is, hey?" answered the hus-
band. now thoroughly awake. "I'll see
about him"
With cunning stealth he got out Of
bed and tiptoed out of the room. For
ten minutes no sound broke the awful
stiffness. Then the house shook with
a crash. There was a century of 81
lence. Then chair fell, the front door
slammed and heavy bundle thumped
down the front stairs and into the
street.
The terrified wife tainted to be
brought back to consciousness by the
voice Of her husband.
ITS all right, dear. threw him
out" he chuckled as he turned on the
light. But the scoundrel had only
$3.50 in his clothes Judge.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
- - - . S~--7.----lsr-,~--
How Mayne Reid Won His Bride.

1t was through his novel, The Scalp
Hunters" that Captain Mayne Reid
won bride. He was thirty years old
when he met damsel of thirteen, with
whom he at once fell in love. The
child took no notice of him, but he
gave her the story to read. Two years
later the young lady was at public
meeting where Captain Reid spoke on
behalf of the Polish refugees. IAN
electric thrill seemed to pass through
me as he entered the ROOM" she said
afterward, and when the meeting was
over she went up to him. II leave for
London on the next train" he said hur-
riedly. please send me your ad-
dress" Il do not know where" she
replied, with some embarrassment. He
instantly handed out his card and was
gone. a formal little note followed:
Dear Captain Reid-As you asked me
to send you my address, | do So BY
return Of post came the answer. 'Only
say that you love me and | will be
with you at once" and then the reply.
81 think | do love you"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
On Vacations.

1t is related in Stewart Edward
Whites book, 1.-THE Mountains" that
once upon time a man happened to
be staying IN hotel room which had
originally been part of a suit, but
which was. then cut off from the 9th
ers by only thin door, through which
sounds carried clearly.
1t was about II o'clock when the
occupants of that next room came
home. The man heard the door open
and close. Then the bed shrieked aloud
as somebody fell heavily upon it.
There breathed across the silence a
profoundly deep sigh.
MARY" said a mans voice, "I'm
mighty sorry didn't join that Asso-
citation For Artificial Vacations. They
undertake to get you just as tired and
just as mad in two days as you could
by yourself in two weeks youths
Companion.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
Legal Fiction.

Says Sir Henry Maine in his "An-
cient Law" "a legal fiction Is the as
sumption which conceals or affects to
conceal the fact that rule Of law has
alteration, its letter remain
irS unchanged while its operation has
been modified. The fact is that the
law has been changed; the fiction.a1s
that it remains what It always wassE
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
Would Not Pay Charues.

He was an impecunious nobleman
with air castles in sunny France. Aft
er much elaboration he sent the fol.
lowing note to the pretty heiress:
Dear Miss-I love you, but do not know
how to express myself How would you
advise? COUNT DE BUST.
Ard the heiress penned the follow
ing:
Dear Count-Express yourself any way
you wish except c. o. D.. as you are not
worth the charges.
Chicago News.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29

acterized by daintiness and SIMPLE
ity. The fragrance Of large, loose
petaled roses and narcissus permeat-
ed the atmosphere of the room and
with the concourse OF dainty sweet
girls. made delightful combination.
In honor of the season, the Thanksgiv-
ing idea was featured in the score
cards, handsomely embossed in green
with a large turkey in the foreground
scoring with cranberries tied with
! red ribbon. Placed on the four Ia.
bles that Accommodated the players
were bonbon dishes filled with
stuffed dates. After the fourth game
an appetizing Thanksgiving lunch
with hot chocolate was served by
the hostess and her mother, Mrs.
Lille Chance. All of the guests
cut for the pretty souvenir, a dainty
collar. Miss Mary Roman was the
! fortunate one.
Miss Gussie Buchanan was the host
es of a charming hospitality We'd
nesday afternoon, given in compli-
ment to the Bachelor Girls Club. The
DuNhdhdu iiOiilt NdS Oldlly Dtdull-
full with numerous roses, and sup
plementing ferns and palms. The
hearty welcome that greets the guests
is always appreciated and Miss Gus
sic and her mother are proverbial
for that part of the pleasure. The
progressive game of forty-two was sup
piled by the hostess which was high
ly enjoyed. There was a football
contest. In place of the usual score
cards, epaullettes in the color of the
A. and NJ. College and University
teams were placed on the young la
dies arms. After five hotly contest
ed games, A and NJ. was found to
be victorious. Miss Cora Garth. the
champion player of this team was
presented for her star playing,
hansome sofa pillow in the colors
she represented Miss Won Rosenberg
the guest of Mrs. DR. Lay of College,
after being defeated was presented
with a cane tied with yellow and
white ribbons, the University colors,
as consolation prize. A dainty plate
OF refreshments was served and
heartily enjoyed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
More Worry,

ut used to be my ambition" said the
business man. ito accumulate a for
tune and then retire"
We'll" answered the friend, haven't
you realized itT'
mo. I've got the money, but don't
dare retire. I've got to stay awake
night and day to keep somebody from
taking 1t away from me-"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
A Safety Match,

Papa. what is safety matchg"
Mr.. Henpecked docking carefully to
see If his wife is within hearing)-A
safety match, son, is when bald
headed man marries an armless wo-
mani-Short Stories.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
Couldn't Lose.

Things seem to be coming your way
OF late"
Couldn't be any softer If was the
hero of a poker story."-Kansas City
Journal.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29

Steadlness Of national character goes
wish.frmness Of foothold' on the SOIL
pavidsStarr Jordan.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29

d. Y. +. u. held reception in the
parlors of the First Baptist church on
Friday evening at $780, 1t proved to
be a delightful and entertaining sue
cess, about fifty young people being
present. Games and contests were
furnished the guests as a means of
amusement A dainty salad course
was the finale of this pleasant af.
fair.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29

The members of the X. X. club at
the A. & Nj. College gave beautiful
dance on Saturday evening. The Mess
Hall was handsomely decorated for
the affair. The grand march WAS
led by campus young lady, Miss
Emmie Fountain and Mr.. A. A. Nc
Daniel. The young men composing
the Swastika Club were especially
Invited. The Houston orchestra
stayed over and furnished splendid
music.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-29
Open MEETING.

The Mutual Improvement Club of
tins city will hold an important open
melting In Carnegie library auditor
ium next Wednesday afternoon at. 3
O'Clock. tuberculosis will be dis
cussed and DIR. w. H. Oliver will lee
lure. MRS. NJ. w. SIMS,
President.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
EGAN ALSO LOST
Fair Haycncr's Effects Taken in
 Springfield Burglary.

When Arthur Horton of this city went to his fathers new home in Springfield last Wednesday and bound and gagged his younger brother, af- tcrward ransackng the house and talk ing all he could lay his hands upon he not only got all that his father owned that was lying loose but also consid- orablc property belonging 10 another New Haven man who was boarding in the house This man Is Daniel F. Egan, of Fillmore street who of late has been in the employ of the Metal Automobile company of Springfield Horton being q former Fair Haven man, Egan elected 10 board with him When the young Horton who is but q years of age shoUedup and bound Rob- ert his younger brother last week the effects of Egan went away with him. Tho goods lost by Egan include a bundle of clothing, his watch, fob, a chain, cuff links and considerable other valuable goods IIorton's father asked tho police to arrest him and gave to tho Springfield department photo graph of tho wicked son.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
FLEET AT SINGAPORE
Passes Through Harbor, Merely Salut-
 ing Port in Passing.

Singapore. Dec e.-The United states Atlantic battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry, passed through the harbor here to-day The stately pros cession of warshps impressed both the experts and the many spectators who had assembled on shore
 Tho flagship Connecticut, when abreast, saluted the port, and the sa- lute was returned Many launches and small steamers filled with spectators went out early to meet the American ships and escorted them for some little distance
 Tie voyage from Manila, from which part the fleet sailed on Tuesday, was unevcntful Tho weather was fine and the sea smooth, and some time was given up to manuevrng
 Washington, Dec 6.-Secrctary of tho Navy Newberry received advIces to- night that the armored cruiser fleet was abeam Sallna Cruz, Mexico south bound at 3 D. n., New York time, bound for La union, San Salvador, and later for Panama. The fleet sailed De- cembcr 1 from Magdaona bay after target practice
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
MUCH FOR ALDERMEN
But Most Important Matters Arc, for
 First Readings.

The December meeting of the board night will have as usual a large num- Der of important matters before 1t, but most of them como up on first readings and unless unanimous con- sent is asked for tho mthoy will not be decided tonight. Tho two re. ports on Director Foley's request for permission to build now elevator for City hall without advertising for bids will come up but as there arc both a favorable and unfaVorable report 1t is unlikely that either will get unanmr ous consent so that there is not likely to be definite action on this matter tonight. The reports of the commit tee on legislation recommending the advocation by the corporation counsel at the next session of the legislature of numerous charter changes also come up for the first reading, but these are not likely to get unanimous consent, It is possible that unanim- ous consent will be asked but that is not very likely The meeting. is not likely to develop any great fights un- less the matter of building lines comes up and the decision of the corporation counsel handed to the mayor and tho consequent action by the director of public works forms subject for de- bate. Some of the members of the board do not agree with the corpora- ton counsel about the powerless of the board to order building lines in front of individual properties and this may be made matter of fight to- night.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
TREASURE SEEKERS HOME
Harvard Crew Headed by Stephen
 Moves Back Empty Handed

New York, Dec 6,-The Harvard treasure seekers, as they have come 50 be known, returned empty handed to- night from Kingston, Jamaica, on the steamer Admiral Dewey, After the first chartered vessel tAo old time racer Mdyhowcr was abandoned, the men set out again on their mission, which was to recover the gold sunkcn in a Spanish galeon off the coast of Jamaica. They cruised in the schoon- CT Seagull returning to Kingston No- vember 30
 The prize hunters are stephen Moves, Harvard 'O3; II, L. Corbott O3; Buck Harrison '0a, and Robcr Dar- by, 'O5.
 They said tonight that with the as- sistancd of two divers they had locat- cd several wrockS, presumably incmd- ing that of tho valuable galleon, but the hullS were buried so decp beneath the sand of the ocean bottom that a satisfactory examination was impossl- blc. They did not care 10 discuss their future plans, if they have any.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
WARNING CAME TOO LATE
Captain, Attacked by Dizziness,
 Drouns from Channel Boat.

London. Dee 6 Alfred Dobson, agcnt-genoral for Tasmania in London, while crossing the channel from Bou- logne 10 Folkestouo on Saturday was drowned, His death is believed to have been accidental He was sitting in tho stern of the boat, in forbidden part Of the vessel one of the officers warned him that he could not remain there, whcreupon Dobsou threw up his hands and fell overheard
 Hon, Alfred Dobson was born in 1S4S. He was at different times speaker of the Tasmanlan assembly attorney general and solicitor-general The accident happened at night and efforts at rescue proved unavailing Friends say that Mr. Dobson suffered from attacks of dizziness, and that there is no reason to suspect suicide Mir. Dobson's wife, who was awaiting his return was greatly distressed They were married only year ago.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
TAFT COMES NORTH
Guest of Noru, Carolinians Tonight in
 New York, Then Co Washington.

Hot Springs, Nao Dee. 6,--The pres Idcnt-elcct and Mrs. Taft, Secretary Carpenter and the entire office force took their final departure from Hot Springs tonight Judge Taft is pro- ccedlng direct to New York where toe morrow night he will be the guest of honor and principal orator at the din- ncr of the North Carolina society at the Hotel Astor. .s.
 NIrs. Taft will go to the residence of Miss Mabel Boardman in Washington where Mr., raft will return on Tues- day to remain the rest of the week, He will then spend q few days in New York; before going to Augusta, Ga,, for a long stay In New York Mr. Taft will be the guest of his brother, Henry w. Taft
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
AS PIGS IN TROUGH
Continued from First Page.)

replied as he did, "Tf I must get more money at the price of higher cost to tho poor, I will give up farming"
 Luxurlousness and self-indulgenee arc another evil. We, as a people, are growing too extravagant. We are on the eve of another great era of pros perity, and have already forgotten the lesson of the panic of the past year. New York storekeepers state that they cannot get expensive enough goods to suit their patrons. Too many people are living just beyond their incomes and then nave rothfnsi for charity. This Is another and growing form of selfshness, and the temptation with increasing prosperity will be still stronger
 Again we must be moro human. and rid ourselves of that horrible An glo-saxon -suniciency. We just tolerate other races and no more. We need a closer touch with other men, regardless of character, condition or race. This race hatred Is dangerous, and we must stop shrinking from men of other races or those whose hands show signs Of labor.
 Not alone should We come into clos or touch with others, but we should inspire them by our cteorfuness. T1s radiance of religion should show in our faces our faith should raise faith in others.
 In our honestY we are as race too nnscrUpuous Tho Morse trial Is an example of tho conventional hon- esty into which we nave fallen, only he played it a little more recklcssly and eXtrayagantly. and was caught, The crimes of tho Sugar Trust arc but another evidence of this kind of con- ventiona honesty
 Fina1ly we must be more optlmls- tie, not with a careless needless optimism, but that which comes from faith in God. Attaining these ends We shall combine faith and works ana live the life of true Christians.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
"Whah yo~ Ewlne now"
 "Ah alu't ewine nowhah, Ans list bin whah Ans Rwlnc,'
CANADA ELECTION STORM
Disqualification of @5 Members of
 Parliament Sought in Quebec

Montreal, cue, Dec 6 The election campaign which ended on october 20, in the return of the Lawicr govern ment, la to be fought out again in the courts, with Che province of Quebec as the principal storm center Protests have been entered against the election of 3j of the So constituencies in Quebec province, 24 liberal and II conservative seats being protested Thp most signi- ficant feature is that the personal dis qualification is sought of sir Wilfrid Laurier's principal lieutonants in the province of Quebec: L. P Brodcur minister of marine; Rudolph E.. LimiuoX postmaster general and Sid ncy Wisher minister of agriculture. If all the allegations of tho contestatiou writs arc borne out by tho evidence the developments are apt to bo sensational