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The Washington times., 1908-10-11
Declaration of HostilitieS
Cannot Be Delayed Longer
Than Tomorrow, Is Fear.
FOREIGN MINISTER
KISSED BY JINGOES
Makes Appeal for Peace Before
Deputies, VINO Refuse TO Heed
His Argument.

BELGRADE. Oct 10--Servia's decIar-
at-Cn OF war against Austria cannot be
withheld beyond Monday. is the belief
here tonight.
After an epOCh-makiEg day spent BY
King Peter and his ministry IL valnly
trying 10 alIay the warIike spirit OF
the Servlaus, the people are tOuighC
more cIamOrous than ever.
MObs are paradlug the streets and the
auti-Austrlan feeling is at white neat.
Two Austrian flags were burned n
Theater Square this evening. The mil
itary was summoned, -bat the soldiers,
IN sympathy with the mCbs. made but 4
half-hearted attempt 10 queu the riot
ers.
Threats were made cEairst the min
istry and all advocates of peace. and
20 prevent their assassination heavy
guards have been stationed AT the royal
palace and the homes Of the ministers
Foreign Minister AIiIOECics made an
in12assiOaed appeal AT a secret session
OF the deputies late this evening and
showed SeTvia's pOwcrlessuess 20 defy
Austria.
Trembling with emotion ne begged
the body not TO throw the kingdom OF
the Serbs away by inviting a struggle,
the fatal outcome Of which B&s IL
evitable.
Deputies Hiss Him
The deputies hissed and E0oted his ap-
peal. the leader replying that 1t was
oetter 20 perish than 20 submit 10 dis
honor"
When Gnan0vics found the temper OF
the deputies Unchangeable he reported
20 King Peter that war was inevitable.
Tie meeting OF the skupsAtina today
IN extraordinary session was dominated
wholly by the var advocates They
scored their greatest victory ia the eleu-
ton Of Prof. Janovics 70 the presidency
OF The assembly
Jsaoyies 5s the leader Of the war aEi-
tators and is shaping the assembly's
session fer a speedy declaration OF hos
ti.itIes
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From Afar Father Watches
His DfUorced Wife Bury Son

body Of her son to be buried in the
fathers lot, as she herself could not
be buried beside him.
Conway claimed tie body Of the son
Thursday just after 'i1s death at Emer-
gency Hospital as tht result Of a motor
cycle accident at tn Fairfax county,
Va, fair. and later from Health Onicer
". c. Woodward and the Oak Hill au-
thOrides. The hearing on the injunc-
ton is set for next Friday. But whether
or not the father anc mother will carry
the battle Of sentiment into the courts.
neither yet knows.
Mrs Conway has been confined to
her room since news Of her sons death
came. She was carried bodily to the
carriage at her fathers home, 100 Ninth
street. and she was IN a fainting condi-
ton throughout the funeral yesterday
afternoon, which lasted from O'Clock
until l. The services over the body
were read by Dr T. I. Hubbard. Dr.
r. L. Wright, DR.. Charles y. Guthrie,
and DIT. II. l. NaylOr.
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DEATH TAKES BUM"
POLICEMEN'S MASCOT
Only Dog That Was a Recognized
Member of Force Run Over
by Patrol Wagon.

Bum" the mascot Of the First pre-
cinct, died last night.
Bum" was the only dog who was
a recognized member of the Washington
police force, and for the last two years
Bum" had been on the front seat Of
the patrol wagon every time IL went
out Last Thursday the dog was thro En
from the patrol as il swung around a
corner, and the wheels passed over
him. Several bones were broken. He
was beyond help, and last night the
end came
Bum" was just a dog. He wandered
into the station one cold night about
two years ago. and the men gave him
warm place in which TO sleep. The
next day a tag was purchased. and
Bum" became a member Of the force
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Bonaparte, Attorney General Of the
United States.
The cardinals train from New York
was fifteen minutes late, but the crowds
we're patient While the reception had
been arranged primarily as an informal
affair, 1t resolved Itself into a municipal
celebration and the entire city took a
holiday Yellow and white. the Cath
olic coIors, were tntc-minEIed with the
cardinals scarlet. and with these and
the national colors the city was pro-
fusely decorated.
The greater part Of the populace Sc
Iected the streets adjoining Mount Royal
Station, where the cardinal disembark-
ed ThOusalds OF spectators lined the
embankmeuJ overlooking the station
plaza, and hey stood ten and twelve
deep in a effort to get the first glimpse
OF the cardinal as h. should pass from
the station 10 his carriage.
Washington Sends Delegation.
The delegation from Washington.
headed by number OF priests, arrived
at Mt. Royal Station shortly after ?
O'Clock They marched from the train
shed with Caldweu's Band leading the
way, out through the plaza and took
up their position ready to fall IN behind
the cardinals carriage
At o'clock the New York train pull
ed into tie station Inside the building
the governor Of Maryland. attended by
his stan in full military dress; Attorney
General Bonaparte and Mayor Ma IOOl,
with an imposing escort, awaiteG the
cardinals coming. As he passed til -OIGh
the train shed the crowd gave a Iusty
cheer and the cardinal responded by re-
moving his silk hat. Underneath was
the little scarlet cap so familiar to the
public, and as he stepped into the wait
ing room he was met by the reception
committee drawn up IN a semi-circle,
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BEING URGED
TO ACCEPT CHARGE
Newly Elected Bishop of Washing
ton Tells of Inundation of Let
terS From Friends.

BOSTON, Mass ., Oct. 1O.-"Every day
I am receiving letters from Washington
and other points throughout the cOun-
try, urging me to accept the call as
bishop Of the washington diocese, %
said DR. Alexander Mann tonight
This leads me 10 a view that it is gen
orally believed the hiCh office or bishop
would be 10 my advantage. I will noJ
say that they have Influenced me. how
ever, for the vast number Of letters
from Bostonians end New EnglanIers,
people high in my Own and other de
nominations. urging me to remain IN
Boston. offsets them, and, in fact, over
whelms me.
I cannot say tonight whether or not
I will accept the Washington call.
"The people do not know. and the
committee does not know, and they
have absolutely no way Of knowing,
the Importance of the work in Trinity
parish
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WRIGHT AGAIN IN
THRILLING FLIGHT
Covers Fifty Miles in Hour and Ten
Minutes TO Applause Of
FaShionableS.

lie MANS. France, Oct. 1O.-In an
official flight this afternoon Wilbur
Wright sailed his aeropIane around the
Auvours military ground for one hour
and ten minutes. covering fifty miles
He sailed at an average heighC Of
seventy-dve feet. and at times it is esti-
mated that he Travelled at nearly a mile
a-minute clip.
a large crowd Witnessed the per
formance. scores of fashionably dressed
women applauding with the men.
Wrjght's flight with NIesdames Bouee
end Weller, and the request made upon
linn by the DOWager Queen Marguerite
Of Italy, have aroused a tremendous
interest among the women.
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COL. STEWART RETIRED
BY PRESIDENTS ORDER

Col William f. Stewart, called the
exile" OF the United States army, saw
written last night the final chapter in
the story OF his unsuccessful fight
against premature retirement when
President Roosevelt wrote Approved,
Theodore Roosevelt across the finding
Of the army board whi,a decreed that
Colonel Stewart. on account Of disa-
biIity, must 60
A short time afterward, Secretary Of
War Wright addressed a letter 10 the
still undaunted officer in which he in
formed him that the President had aD-
proved the boards recommendation.
and that he, Col William F. Stewart,
might consider himself retired.
Thus ends. so far as the higher OFF,
cials are concerned, and probably so far
a. the victim Of the circumstances him
self can help, the despairing fight Of the
man noted for being sent 10 the un-
garrisoned post of Fort Grant, Arizona
on account Of his ''temperamental unfit
ness" to prevent his summary undoing.
Record Is Complete.
Immediately upon the close of the
hearing, which has engaged the time
of the army board for several days.
Recorder Howland- set about preparing
the record which was 70 show whether
or not Colonel Stewart was physically
able 10 take the prescribed tests for
army officers. Early yesterday the
transcript was handed to Brigadier
General Hall, president Of the board,
and within a short time the board re-
mort 07ding that Colonel Stewart was
physically unable TO remain longer IN
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an Added Terror
To Menace Submarine Crezvs

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Oct. 1O.-Just
why the submarine fleet, consisting of
the Viper, Cuttlefish, Octopus, and
Tarantula, under the convoy Of the gun
boat Scorpion, made the trip from New
York to Philadelphia in four and a half
days instead of thirty-six hours was re-
vCa'ed today by officers and crews OF
the little hotiIla, despite orders that
only the Navy Department at Washing
ton should know of the occurrences
For every minute Of two days and
nights. the men on board the subma-
Tines were face to face with death.
Caught in the terrific storm of Thurs
day night of Sandy Hook, each of the
submarines was filed with poisonous
gases caused by floods of sea water
combining with the storage batteries
and engines, and the men, forced to
stay below by the terrific sea. were
nearly smOthered-
One and all show the effects Of the
poison and il will be Says before they
recover. The generation Of these pois-
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active service had been sent to secre-
tary Wright.
It was thought that perhaps several
days might elapse before the papers
went the official rounds and the order
Of retirement was finally approved. The
papers were sent over 10 The White
House, however. without delay, and as
soon as they were brought 10 the at
teution OF the President. he inscribed
the aII-iUpOTtant Endorsement and sent
them back 10 the War Department
Salary Now S2sI.z5.
BY reason OF his enforced retirement.
Colonel Stewart VIII hereafter draw q
sslary of S2Sl.25 a month. instead Of
S375, his pay while on the aCtire list.
In arriving at its decision, the retiring
board acter solely upon the testimony
Of its two medical officers who testified
that Colonel Stewart was affected with
heart disease which should preclude his
taking any violent exercise. Colonel
Stewart had come across the Continent
20 insist that he was able 20 stand any
t"st prescribed by the War Department.
that he would make the ninety-mile
ride IN one day If fresh horses We're fur
nished, and that he would also take the
flfty-n!ie walk prescribed for Unmount-
cd officers To all Of these entreaties
the retiring board turned a deaf ear.
saying that il had no authority 10 grant
such a request and that II could not be
responsible for the disastrous results
which. according to its medical officers.
might follow.
For the past year Colonel Stewart has
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Turk attempts
To Call on the President

A mysterious visitor at the White
House yesterday was dark complexion
ed man who made frequent dashes there
in a taxicab- His mission was 20 see
President Roosevelt, but he got no fur
ther than Secretary Loeb. His card
bore the name ID. Kopokyon, COnstan-
JinopIe-" he said he belonged 10 the
Young Turks party. but was mum as
an oyster as 10 the object OF his visit.
When Secretary Loeb's attention was
called 70 the matter he blandly explains
ed that his visitor was a personal friend.
After his last call. and customary reti~
cence, KOpOkyOn sent the taxicab man
back in the course OF half an hour with
his card and a bunch Of fine perfectos
for the newspaper boys.
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Attitude of NeV Turkey
Is Wonder of Diplomats

PARIS. oct 10-The conservative at
titude Of Turkey in the Balkan crisis is
today the wonder Of European ChanCeI-
lories-
Where a year ago such a situation
would have thrown the Ottoman en-
pIre into a turbulence that would have
threatened disruption today finds the
Sultan and the majority Of his people
facing the crisis with unprecedented re-
serve and calm
The ascondancy Of the Young Turks
IS the cause Of the changed conditions.
The very people who. a short time ago,
It was prophesied. would plunge Tur-
key into war by their rashness, ara
proving themselves possessed OF uuex-
pected craftsmanship and are holding
Turkey together at a time when, with
o,st their aid. complete dismemberment
would besimminent-
Paris is disposed to give Grand Vizier
I[iamil Pasha much of the credit for
the new condition Of affairs As the
chief adviser Of the Sultan and one of
The leaders Of the Young Turks move
ment, he has played the stellar role IN
the drama that is now being enacted,
the final act OF which IS so pOrtentOus
TO Turkey.
Cannot Lose Much.
Turkey VIII suffer no actual dis
memberment'' in the conflict that now
threatens. according to the best advice
Of the French foreign Office She may
lose some OF her dependencies and ter
ritory, but il IS pointed out that nons
Is really Turkish territory nor even
under the control Of Turkey.
The provinces OF Bosnia and HerzegO-
vIna were only -nominaIly Turkeys and
have been Cor more than thirty years
more under the domination Of Aus
tria than Of Turkey.
Bulgaria paid a small annual tribute
TO the porte. but she has been practical
" independent for years
Turkey has exercised little or no con-
troll over Crete, whose attempt 20 ally
herself with Greece has been baked
by the dispatch Of an English feet to
the Aegean sea
No Loss IN Egypt.
The rumored overthrow OF Turkish
suzerainty By Egypt was called another
step in the dismemberment OF the OF
tOman empire. whereas Turkeys only
. interest in Egypt is an annual tribute
The Washington times., 1908-10-11

Albert P. Conway stood in the mist
and the rain in oak Hill Cemetery, yes
terday afternoon. behind a nearby mon
ument. while his divorced wife, in ac-
cOrdance with an Injunction granted 70
her by Justice Anderson, accompanied
the body OF their son. James B Con-
way, killed In a motorcycle race near
Fairfax Va, last Thursday, to its last
resting place.
The mother, worn out by the strain
Of the last few days, broken from the
sudden shock of her sons death, and
worried by the unpleasant proceedings
surrounding the courts order that she
retain control over the boys body. could
not walk the short distance from the
carriage to the grave without assistance
and her father. DR. d p Street. had
to assist her at every step and hold
her up while four ministers read the
funeral services,
Mrs. Conway secured a divorce from
her Husband two years ago and for
this reason she refused to allow the
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ionOUs gases opens &. new problem for
the department in it's consideration Of
the submarines.
In addition, the Viper and Tarantula
became lost and the balance of the
fleet spent Thursday night and most
Of the next morning searching for them
When they were found the Viper was in
almost sinking condition, and the men
nearly drowned and suTocated.
About three hours after dusk on
Thursday night it was found that the
NiTer and Tarantula haG vanished The
Scorpion was notified and in the raging
sea the gunboat. with the two little
cigarsh9I ed craft beside it. began the
search.
In the meantime. out far from help.
the Viper and Tarantula were fighting
for their lives. SmOthere1 by the gases.
pitching and tossing, they were alone al
night. At last, long after dawn. the
Scorpion ard the two seeking sub
marines picked them up. The men were
nearly G=Il The holds were avvash.
The Washington times., 1908-10-11
Celebration Upon His Re-
turn From Rome Eclipses
All Similar Affairs.
WHOLE CITY JOINS
TO DO HIM HONOR
Washington Well Represented at
Monster Demonstration With
Delegation of 600 Men.

BALTIMORE. Oct. 10-When Cardinal
Gibbons stepped from the train In Bal
timoTe at o'clock this afternoon. he
found one Of the most distinguished
delegations in the history or the city
waiting to welcome him nome from his
visit 10 Rome.
His eyes filed with tears as ne lis
tened 10 the words Of friendliuess from
Governor Crothers CT Maryland. Mayor
MahOol Of Baltimore, and Charles J.
The Washington times., 1908-10-11
CALLED A GRAF TER"
WHIPS HIS DEFANER
Virginia Candidate for Gov
ernor Soundly TrounceS
Man ar Fair.

RICHMOND, Va, Ocl. 10-Called a
CRATER by a man 10 whom he refus-
ed admission to the fair grounds here
while in a carriage, Henry 9. Stuart,
president of the State Fair Association
and candidate for governor, soundly
thrashed his defamer.
Mr.. Stuart knocked the man down.
but he got up to running start and
at last accounts, was stin covering
After $40 p. m. October 10th, the tenn
porary platform at Eighth street. South
west Washington. will be removed, and
all trains previously scheduled TO stop
at that platform will stop at Fourteenth
Street Southwest, Washington.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1908-10-11

White oak Klondyke Coal. s5.oo-Advt.
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White oak KlOndyke Coal. s5.OO-Advt.
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whioe Ca GlOudyLs Coal. sA@-AAys.
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White oak KIOndyke Coal, s5.N-Advt.
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White Oak KlOndyks Coal. s5.oo-Advts.
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White Oak Kondyke Coal. s5.m-Advt.
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Waite OAK n0aayke Coal. ss.cO-Advt.
The Washington times., 1908-10-11

ShowerS, followed by fair
Sunday. Monday fair
and cooler.
The Washington times., 1908-10-11
No Loss in Egypt.

The rumored overthrow Of Turkish
BY Egypt was called another
step IN the dismemberment OF the OF
toman empire. whereas Turkeys only
interest in Egypt is an annual tribute
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Continued on Tenth Page)
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-06

Your merchant handles fresh HON,
ground meal, ask for II. If
Constable j. II. Reed of Harvey wai
in the city yesterday.
Mr. VIII Jones OF Harvey was Will
Bryan friends Saturday
Mr. Milton Sims left Friday night fol
trip to New Orleans.
Mr. Mark Wilcox transacted bust
ness in Bryan yesterday.
MIR, e. T. Graham OF Rock Prairie
was in the city yesterday.
Mr. VIII Jones of Harvey was Wis
itor to the city Saturday.
Mr.. Victor Andrews of Harvey
spent Saturday in the city.
Mr.. ]. ID. Castles Of Tabor was a
visitor to the city yesterday.
Mr.. j. r. Slaughter of Reliance
spent Saturday in the city,
Mrs. Frank Clarke left Saturday az
ternoon for visit TO Houston.
r. II. Scale from Benchley was a
visitor to the city yesterday.
Corn was in free offering here yes
terday and sold at so and C0c.
Mrs. Dora Yardley of Harvey was
a visitor TO the city Saturday
Mr.. ]. E. d, Robinson came in from
Harris School House yesterday.
Constable J. II. Reed OF Harvey was
a visitor TO the city yesterday.
MIR. c. NJ. Risinger of Holligan
Chapel visited Bryan Saturday.
Mr. J. c. Carroll of Kurten made a
business trip TO the city Saturday.
Mr. ]. J. Conlee of Thompson Creek
disposed of cotton here Saturday.
Messrs. j. E. Bullock and NJ. G.
Buchanan were in town yesterday.
Miss Bessie Stallings was a passen.
ger on the down train for Galveston.
Mr.. c. l.. Boone OF Thompson Creek
transacted business here yesterday.
Lee and VIII Josey OF Benchley
were in Bryan yesterday on business.
Miss Willie Boyett of Tabor was
the guest of Bryan friends yesterday.
Mr.. Jess. Wheeless of Harris school
House was among the crowd here Sat
day.
Howard & Newton are expecting
another car of Marigold flour tomor-
row. 234
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-06

Mr.. Sim Luther of Leonard School
House. was visitor to the city yes
terday
County Commissioner J. c. Blume
was a caller at the Eagle office yes
terday
Mrs. Spencer Ford left yesterday for
visit to her son Mr.. r. Ford OF
Houston.
Mrs. c. NJ. Camp and daughter, Miss
Ira Maud, came up from Navasota
yesterday.
J. A. Henry, Jr.. was in Bryan yes
terday and paid The Eagle pleas
ant call.
Mr. John d. Jones was a member
of the Harvey delegation in the city
yesterday.
Mr.. Peter Smith came in from the
bottom and transacted business here
Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. J. II. White of Wix.
on spent Saturday with friends in
this city.
Mis- Ada Aspen left for Rockdsle
today, where she will be the guest
of friends.
Mr.. Henry Fickel, superintendent of
the Wirprecht plantation, was in
town Saturday.
Ladies-I will spend next Tuesday
in Houston. All orders will be given
my prompt attention. Nellie II. Ballard,
agent Levy Bros.
Messrs. T. p, Hall and Pink Minis
of Steep Hollow transacted business
in Bryan yesterday.
Wanted-School girl boarders. Oh,
ject company. Terms reasonable. Mrs.
II. r. Hayes, Bryan, Texas. 2S4
Messrs. r. II. Carroll and z. T.
Wyatt of Harvey mingled with the
throng here Saturday
Ask for Bamboo Que an" broom,
with bamboo handle, at Fountains.
Mr., f. r. Nash, a former resident
of this city was here yesterday shak-
ing hands with friends.
For Sale-one four year old horse,
works well to buggy. Apply TO II. S.
McGee. 1886
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-06
Or. Alexander Accepts.

Henderson, Texas. Sept. 4-Dr. Is
aae Alexander Of this city was notified
today by wire of his appointment by
the board of directors as the chap
lain Of the Agricultural and Mechani-
cal College of Texas. Dr. Alexander
is a wellknown minister and educa.
tor of Eastern Texas, having founded
the Alexander Collegiate Institute of
Jacksonville, Tex. at Kilgore, Tex, in
1873. DR.. Alexander has been a mem
Der of the East Texas Conference
since 1885 and for the last six years
associate editor of the Rusk County
News of this city. The appointment
came as quite surfrisesto Or. Alex
ander. He accepted the position.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-06

The highest prices of the week was
paid for cotton here Saturday. II
seems that all cotton brought in is for
sale and no attempt is made to hold.
Account sales we've numerous SLtur.
day and the staple sold at 1850.
Friends in this city are advised of
the death of Judge George Aldrich,
which occurred in Dallas Friday.
Judge Aldrich was well known in this
section. He was the son-in-law of Mr..
Race Hearne of Hearne, a prominent
and old time citizen of the Hearne
community.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-06
Injured byrrxws-.

Sheriff Nall of this city was advised
by wire Saturday afternoon OF the
injury of his brother, Mr.. H. Z. Nall,
by train, near Mount Pleasant The
injured man is now in Tyler, where
he is cared for by the Typographical
Union of which organization he is, a
member.
Mr.. Nall is a former resident of this
city and has many friends here wins
wish for him a speedy recovery.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-06
Notice to School Patrons

have been appointed agent for the
State School Books for Brazos county.
those who have b0aks to exchange
will fini it to their interest TO present
them before the 18th.
Remember a book to be exchanged
must be in perfect condition and is
exchangeable on book of same
grade.
342 HASwELLS BOOK STORE.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-06

Mr. L. NJ. Hewett, has completed
many Improvements at his home
known as the Boatright place Mr.
Hewett is figuring on operating a
creamery in Bryan a little later on.
For Richelieu Coffee Is, rs, and IS.
Richelieu fruits and vegetables
Richelieu Preserves and jams
Richelieu catsups and olives
Ring Ill and 179
Howell & Newton have large list
of fresh fruits and vegetables this
morning. have you read their front
page ad? 233
Mrs. Hickman and Miss Hickman
returned to Waco yesterday after a
visit to Mrs. Hickman's brother, Mr..
J. E. Butler of this city.
Fresh oysters received daily
throughout the season. Family trade
solicited. Tom Lee & Co. restaurant.
Main street. limo
Mr.. George Jones of Reliance has
accepted position at Mr.. S. H. Par
ker's gin in this city and entered upon
the discharge of his duties.
LOST-One bird dog black and
white, with three round black spots on
on left side, Liberal reward for re-
turn TO Carl Cole, Bryan, Tex. 233.