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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
Had > Close Cali.

Mrs. Ada L. Groom, the widely
known proprietor ut the Groom Hotel,
Vaughn, Miss, says: For several
months l suffered with severe cough.
and consumption seemed OF have its
grip on me, when a friend recon-
mended DIR. Kings New Discovery. I
began taking it, and three bottles eff
fected complete cure" The fame
OF this life saving cough and cold
remedy, and lung and throat healer is
Worh wide. Sold at all druggists.
SOC and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

the trip over the bay. while the other
fellow spent the night and part of the
next day under two wet blankets.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
The Bachelor snes

The Bachelor Speaks.
81 live lin a state where there are
no divorces"
Indeed. What state Is that?"
'.The state of single blessedness."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

Railroad fares refunded to
and from Pensacola to pur-
chasers of Pianos at the Clut-
ter Music House Prices on
Pianos, special, $187 to $3.50.
On Organs, $19 up.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
sterne's DsstItution.

Laurence Sterne. the writer. was the
victim of the intensest poverty. A III
tie time before his death, being In a
state Of restitution. he went one even
ing to borrow f5 from bis friend Gar
rick. Upon arriving he heard musk
and knew that party was going on
He heard the merry laughter and, gen
tiy replacing the uplifted knocker. re
traced his steps.
We never feel our miseries 90 keenly
as when contrasted with the joys Of
others, and 1t b only then that we real
Inc Wordsworth's picture:
And homeless near a thousand homes |
stood
And near thousand tables pinned for food.
Another story of this writer does not
evoke SO much sympathy. 1t was
known that Sterne used his wife very
III. and In talking with Garrick one
day In fine sentimental style Of conju-
gal love and fidelity he said, The hus-
band who behaves unkindly to his
wife deserves to have his house burn
down over his head"
IF you think So" said Garrick quiet.
ly. II hope yours Is well insured"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21

Rev. J. NJ. Bullock of this city win
leave today for wheelock where on
Sunday he win preach his initial ser
mon at the Baptist church recently
organized in that little city. After
the morning service. which will occur
at IL o'clock, Mr.. Bullock win drive
ON to Henry Prairie. where he win
preach at night to the Baptist con-
gregation at that point. This denomi-
naion, though small, has nice brick
house of worship. Arrangements win
be made on the present trip for meet
ings to be conducted by Mr. Bullock
at Wheelock church every fourth
Sunday and Sunday night, and at
Henry Prairie on the second Sunday
and Saturday night before.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
Christmas shopt Ina.

Many of the INGREDIENTS are begin
ing now to receive their Christmas
and holiday goods and il is not neces-
sary to remind anyone that the best
time to select holiday goods and
Christmas presents is considerably in
advance of the date. Elaborate prep
arations are making at Coulter's for
this great annual event and those
who make selections. now will avoid
the rush and crush OF Christmas
crowds, and have complete stock TO
select from. At this time could be
selected zephyr thread, Saxonv yarns.
knitting silks, knitting cotton, silk
shawls and throws, ETC. While In
town TIM morning drop in a. coul-
ter's and see this line. He has Just
received over $500 worth OF these
goods.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
Political "Poms."

The fight is drawing to Its close.
The noise will soon be gone. There
but remains the last appeal that's due
from More Anon, a few brief words
from You Know Who as friend speaks
unto friend, Justitia throws final fit,
and then we have the end. A Mote
Of Warning there may be from Old
Subscribers pen, and Constant Read
er may emerge one moment from his
den. vox Populi may raise a wall
that pierces heavens vault. insisting
that the time has come when we
should call halt. and One Who
Knows may yet. perchance, his stormy
voice uplift and ask Of all the uni
verse, "Ah. whittier do we drift
But all the fighting has been done.
There is no longer strife. So let us
cut out politics and lead the higher
ife.-Emporia (Kan) Gazette.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
COMING NEXT WEEK.

Beginning Monday night, Nov. % I
N. Renfrow's Big Stock Co., the JOLT
Pathfinders." will open a weeks END
gagement at the Grand opera house
presenting a repertoire of new and exI
elusive high class successes. Tn
Renfrow Stock Company needs no II
PRODUCTION to theatre-goers other tina
the fact that Mr. Renfrow has e.t
larged and strengthened the COMPANY
in all departments for the regular
winter season, until now It is con-
coded by both press and public to be
the largest and best equipped stock
company on the road and are pre-
senting some OF the most powerful
and highest priced royalty plays ever
attempted at popular prices. The pa
irons of the Grand can attend any
of the performances during the en-
gagement with the assurance that
they will see something new. The
play selected for the opening Monday
night will be the great sensational
comedy drama Fight for Million"
This great play is trimming over
with sensational and startling eli-l
makes, overwhelmingly funny comedy
situations, an intensely interesting
plot with pretty love story running
flrntohntrf N nil oil N
scope of scenic establishment and
Manager Renfrow, always alert to-
grasp an opportunity to present re-,
alistic stage pictures with detail, has
spared no expense in mounting this
great play as he has all others which
will be presented during the engage
ment. The company is composed OF
high salaried artists of exceptional
ability. both dramatic and vaudeville,
and numbers rs people, including
superb band and orchestra whose rem
dition of classic and popular numbers
Is considered treat by lovers of
music. The vaudeville artists carried
by the company are the pick from
the vaudeville stage and the special
ties presented are new. novel and up
to-date. In conjunction with the above
the remarkable moving picture film
The Passion Play" will be presented
Monday and Tuesday nights have
been set aside as ladies' nights. one
lady being admitted free on one
thirty-five cent paid ticket If reserved
at Cavitt's drug store before D. m.
either day. Popular prices win pre-
vail throughout the engagement. Is,
rs and 50 cents.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
Pure Food Distributor

For comfort. style and servi@ try
Hanan shoes. A. j. Wagner & Co. 3Ol
Rev. G. w. Goodman OF Franklin
was in the city Friday, and in COM
pany with Rev. w. d. Crane of
Rockdale. made the Eagle an appre.
ciated visit.
All styles Hanan SHOES. A. j.
Wagner L. Co. 30l
Mrs. Annie Ransom has returned to
Cisco after a visit to her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. w. b. Grice.
Miss Hursey from Jersey.
LoST-K. p. watch charm between
barn and College. Reward for return
to me. ]. w. Rawls. 302-6
The arrival OF a boy buoy at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thurston Cole
Thursday night brought warm con.
gratulations from their many friends.
Mr.. Coles Interpretation of the Floor
Walker, by the way. is said to differ
somewhat from the/ version intro
duced by Warde & Volkes who toured
the Texas circuit some yesfs ago.
Fresh bread. cakes, -, at the Tex
as Bakery, Mrs. Otb Boehme, Pro-
prietor. diff
The beautiful lace cloak on exhibit
tom at Wilson 4 Derden's will be
disposed of at 10 o'clock this morning
according to previous ann uncement.
The Episcopal church Of this city will
benefit through the effort of the ladies
by the disposition of this exquisite
garment. Those interested are ad-
vised again that disposal will be made
this morning at 10 o'clock.
Cottage for Rent--With barn and
garden, convenient. Mrs. r. V. Ker-
mole. 300.
The Woman's Choral club will meet
In regular session at 3 O'Clock this
afternoon for rehearsal and other bust
ness. Several new members have
been recently enrolled, and the Eagle
is glad TO state that fine progress in
the work mapped out is being made,
New music was given out az the last
meeting of the club and in the recital
to occur next month, which is awaited
with much, interest. the program OF
classical excellence will not lack
the spice of variety. The cho-
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21

Blough and NeIghbors were chatting
on the porch. Mrs. Blough was In the
parlor near the window. Blough knew
abe was listening and wanted to tease
her.
Had a little experience today" he
said to Neighbors confdentially.
"Prettiest little girl you ever saw. She
was sauntering along the street some
feet behind strolling couple. ] was
walking faster. and rs / caught up
with her couldn't help looking at her.
she was so pretty. She caught my
look and smiled. had no intention
of Hirting, Of course, but that smile
was irresistible. Then our hands
touched accidentally. and we let them
linger a minute. She began walking
faster to keep up with me, and we
passed the couple ahead together.
When we got some distance ahead of
them l mustered up nerve enough to
speak. Good evening l said, and
she replied the same very rogulshly."
There was swish Of skirts In the
parlor, aud Blough turned In time to
see his wife vanishing toward the hall.
Thunder he exclaimed. "Of course
the little girl was only about six years
old, but my wife didn't wait to hear
that She's gone upstairs to cry now.
and even II she accepts my explana-
ton II means flowers and party
dress What fools we husbands ber'-
ST. Louis Republic.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
AII Escaped Injury.

Edwardsville. H.. Nov. 20.-Two
loaded cages I'm the Kerns Donnewald
coal mine, nine miles north OF Ed
wardsville, collapsed carrying with
them to the bottom OF the mine the
entire hosting apparatus and top
works. Two hundred men were in
the mine at the time. but all escaped
injury and made their way out through
the air shaft.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
A Dull Letter.

THE only news l have to tell you.
wrote the Billville citizen. lis that the
river has riz an drowned all yer cattle.
an yer uncle has broke jail; likewise
the wilder woman you wuz goin' ter
marry has ruined off with a book
agent. Outside of these heer things we
air all a-doin' well."-Atlanta Consti
tuition.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
AN EXPERIMENTAL FARM.
Federal Government Will Establish
the Farm and Hold Institutes.

FcocTdi government VIII estdpiiSn
the Farm and Hold Institutes.
Mr.. J. Webb Howell, manager of the
Bryan Oil and Cotton Fertilizer COM
pany of this city is in receipt of let
ter from Mr. w. F. Proctor, state
agent of the Farmers Cooperative
Demonstration work for the United
States government, stating thai as
soon as he reurns to Texas he and
AIR. L. ]. clicksall. who has charge
of the government experimental work,
would visit Bryan, make arrange
ments to establish the governmental
farm and hold farmers institutes.
Mr.. Proctor also writes that where
this work has been carried on, in
some instances the yield of cotton has
been increased from u to q bale
per acre, and the yield of cornv from
fifteen bushels to as high as thirty
and sixty bushels per acre.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
Draft Filed.

Dallas, Nov. 20.-The draft Of the
proposed ordinance for the Dallas Oil
and Gas company was filed with the
city commission today. The company
composed OF local capitalists having
interests In the Henrietta field. They
deny connection with the Gates com
pany.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
Drinks Bowl of Opium.

Los Angeles, Nov. 20.-Grief over
the death OF his emperor caused Gee
Chung Chu. well known merchant
and politician of Chinatown, to COM
NIT suicide by drinking a bowl OF
opium. He drank the drug In a small
bowl, mixing II with a solution of tea.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21

raj club is doing much to attract
favorable attentlop in art circles OF
more populous certers to our favored
city.
Wanted to buy second hand sacks.
today John c. Vick.A 300
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
oroersd Closed.

Buffalo. N. Y, Nov. 2O.-The West
Buffalo stockyards have been ordered
closed. pending general clean up
and investigation Of the outbreak OF
foot and mouth disease. The entire
statss OF New York and Pennsylvania
have been ordered guaranteed by the
department of agriculture.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
Third Gin Burns.

Athens, Tex, Nov. The Nc
Laughlin gin. at Eustice, burned. Loss
is $4,000. This makes the third gin
burned in this county recently and
the authorities have proof that all
were of incendiary origin. II is be-
lieved night riders fired them.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21

Wanted--Intormatio regarding a
good farm or business for sale; not
particular about location; wish TO
hear from owner only. who viii sell
direct to buyer; give ppSice. descrip-
ton and state when POSSESSION car
be had; Address L. Darbyshire. Box
2027, Rochester, N. Y.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
His Preference.

you say this man stole your coat?'
said the magistrate. do understand
that you prefer charges against himY"
well. no. your honor" replied the
plaintiff II prefer the coat. If it's al!
the same TO you. sir."-Philadelphir
pracs
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
Miss Hursey from Jersey.

For Rent-The Chatham home
stead, including Is acres Of cultivated
land and pasture privileges; desirable
place for dairy or truck farm. See
r. X. Cha ham. d6t-SOO
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21

Ring vick's Feed Store for all kinds
of feed stuff. Home ground chops are
purer and betteppscofn bought sold
or exchanged for meal. Phone s76 tt
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
Mrs. jolly Owns the Lamp.

The little guessing contest inaugp-
rated by Mr.. c. g.. Walker of the 8
and 10 cent store proved to be one of
the most interesting events in trade
circles for the week. Readers tf the
Eagle are acquainted sith he Details
OF the matter, so 1t will suffice 20 say
that with each so cent pua chase a
guess was given as to the nuI her
of tiny candy pellets jrtain'd in a
goblet, given the one making the
goblet. There were 2191 In the gob-
let. A parlor lamp was the prize
striven for.
Mrs. Jolly was awarded thelamp on
a guess of 2.165. Watch for Walkers
future announcements in the Eagle.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21

For Rent-The Tom Lee restau-
rant already furnished for running.
Apply to ]. n. Cole. 291-316
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21

Why not get the best shoe. Hanan
shoes cost more but cheapest. A. J.
Wagner & Co. 301
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21

Your merchssr handles fresh home
ground meaE ask for 1t. If
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21

To Officers of the Christion Church.
A very important meeting of the
board is to be held at close of morn
ing service tomorrow. 1t is urged
that every member of the board be
present.
JAS. A. CHALLENER, Pastor.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21

Miss Hursey from Jersey.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21

The members of the local chapter
U. ID. C. are advised of a melting to
occur this afternoon at in Carnegie
hall. A full attendance is requested.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
a. a r. c. Schedule.
LOCALS AND PERSONALS.


Miss Hursey from Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Kelly of Tabor
ere here Friday.
Miss Hazel Adams of Cameron is the
hest Of Miss Nellie Cole.
FOR SALE-Fine, fullblooded Jer.
by heifer: beautiful animal. Apply
h Miller House.
Mrs. C. b. Winter returned yester-
Jay from a trip to Houston.
Deputy Sheriff Claud Buchanan OF
kurten was In the city Friday.
Miss Mars Morgan o. Reliance was
y the city on shopping trip Friday.
Miss Hursey from Jersey.
n12nrsey from Jersey.
leived, a car OF fresh ground
hich will be sold cheap. Phone
les. Prompt delivery. Z. c.
Phone 25i. 292-31S
7 Mrs II. Gray were in the
y from their home near
\ey from Jersey. ~
Shelton and Miss New
I'm were visitors to
Dom house, sit
iool. Apply to
300
OF Franklin is
lter Mrs. II. c.
Mrs. C.00Sssr returned to Hearne
ssterday after a visit to her daugh'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-21

Mrs. c. returned to Hearne
yesterday after a visit to her daugh-
Or, Mrs. T. c. Num-.
U Mrs. Jas. Boxley and Miss Helen
|loxley of the Providence community
here In the city Friday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-11
MRS. SARAH DETURk
PASSES AWAY
She was One of the City's
Older Resident.
Funeral Services will be Held in
Prospect Friday
Afternoon.

The death of Mrs. Sarah DeTurk
occurred at her home on Pennsyl-
vania avenue Thursday morning at
4.3O o'clock. Her demise was due to
old age and complication Of diseases.
The deceased was aged sixty-two
years and had been a resident OF
Marion for number of years. She
was born in Allegheny county, Penn
sylvania, where she resided previous
to coming to this city. Besides the
husband, five children survive. They
are Mrs. M. II Lusch. Mrs. Thomas
Pevis, Harry and Delbert De Turk,
OF this city, and Charles Ingman, OF
Chicago. Illinois.
Funeral services will be conducted
from the Prospect Methodist church
Friday afternoon at / O'clock, Rev
Mr.. Phillips OF Redwood to offici'
ate The remains will be inferred In
the Prospect cemetery.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-11
SENDS A BILLET
THROUGH Her HAND
Mrs. J. #. Monk the Victim
of an Accident.
When Taking a Revolver From a
Child the Weapon is
Discharged.

While taking revover from one
Of her small children Mrs. j. f.
Monk of Home street, accidentally
ehot herself through the palm of
the left hand Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Monk were moving
into their new home on Home
'street and were engaged in placing
their goods in the various depart
mants when Mrs. Monk suddenly
saw one of the children at play
with a thirty two caliber revolver.
She tock the weapon from the child
with her right hand and In so do
ling accidentally pulled the tmgger
|of the loaded weapon and shot her
lself.
The bullet struck her hand be-
tween THE thumb and the index
finger and crushed through break
Ing the bones of the middle finger
'and coming out at the center OF
the small finger In its courss the
lead pursued a horizontal direction
through the hand. The accident
was very peculiar and the victim
suffered much pain. She was at
tended by DR.. II. ]. Lower. who
believes that the injury will not
prove serious.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-11
Considered by Presbyterian
Missionary Societies.
AN OPEN AIR MEETING
Held at the Home of Mrs. w.
H. Houghton.
Interesting Programs Rendered by
Members Of Both Societies In
Natures Temple.

The Home and Foreign missionary
societies OF the Presbyterian church
met on the lawn at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Houghton, at the
corner OF Vine street and Mt. Ver-
non avenue. Wednesday afternoon.
The session proved one OF the most
pleasing OF the season and the mem
bers demonstrated their appreciation
of the open air meeting by attending
en- masse.
IN Foreign society was first to go
into session. Mrs. r. G. Bowdlsh
presided and called the meeting to
order promptly at 2 o'clock. The
program opened with prayer by Mrs.
Flora Boyd. The topic OF the pro-
gram was "Mexico. Mrs. w. L..
Warner acted as leader ana opened
the discussion Of the subject with an
interesting description OF the country
and It's surroundings. Mrs. r. c..
Bowdish read letters from various
prominent missionary workers. The
memorial committee reported through
its chairman, M1. Pauline Hummer,
on the death OF the late Mrs. Martha
Holder. After pleasing vocal So
ho by Mrs. l.. Langley, the program
concluded by singing. Nearer My
God to Thee
Immediately at the close OF the
meeting OF the Foreign society, the
home society went into session. A
short business session was the op-
ening order OF the session. Aside
from considering regular business, II
was decided TO have a meeting OF the
work committee on Wednesday ar
ternoon, June II, for the purpose OF
lperfecting various plans for the fu-
| ture.
The toDic OF the program was
ALASKA" and Mrs. w. C.. Butcher
acted as leader. The program con-
sisted largely OF rhort ARTICLES from
various members on the civilization,
scenery, religion and various other
phases of the Alaskan country. An
interesting review OF the June
number OF the Home Missionary
Monthly was given by Mrs. Jonas
Concklin. Mrs. s. 70. Barlow read
a letter from Miss Rachael Thomas,
Drmerly OF Marion who Is now
teaching In a southern missionary
schoo;. Resolutions were read on the
death OF Martha Holder. Miss Arpee
a talented nral pianoist, rendered a
pleasing solo. after which the pro-
gram closed with prayer by Mrs.
Margaret Leonard.
Immediately following the program
a lawn fete was enjoyed and an elab-
pirate supper was served by class
iC. The regular Wednesday even
ltng prayer meeting was l concluding
feature OF the day.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-11

became restive and fancIsd griev-
anoes arose between the United
Estates government OF the Canal Zone
and the newly established republic.
Taft went himself and. with infinite
ltact, and with an apparently intu-
itive realization of South American
dharacter, adjusted the differences
and won the confidence and regard
of the new allies of the United States.
1t would seem that the Philippines
and the Panama Canal with their
many intricate details were of them
selves enough to fully occupy the
time OF one man. Yet when Presi-
dent Palma's government in Cuba
fell TO pieces II was Taft who was
called upon to perform the work OF
reorganization. n was Taft who
went to Rome on the delicate diplo-
matte mission Of adjusting the large
claims OF the Roman Catholic church
lfor the property tnlten from II in
the Philippines. and he succeeded 30
admirably that the authorities OF
Rome and the United States, and the
Filipinos themselves, applauded his
accomplishment
When the controversy arose be-
tween Bowen, the American Minister
to Venezuela, and Loomis, the AS
sistant Secretary OF States, II was
,Taft-acting at the time as Secretary
,of both State and War as well as
Sitting on the lid" for the absent
presldent-who conducted the invest
ligatfon and rendered judgment. The
financial rehabilitation OF Santo Do.
mingo was also worked out under his
supervision.
With all OF these multifarious re.
responsibilities put upon him he yet
finds time to attend to the thousand
and one details of the business oi
the War Department. or course he
,has able assistants. But II Is fact
that no important paper issues from
the War Department which has MOI
received the careful personal atten
tion of the Secretary No matter
how voluminous the records in tn,
case, Taft insists upon going through
them until satisfied that he has 6
Thorough understanding. with 8
marvellous faculty for the quick as
slmilation OF facts he reaches a de
cision rapidly and 1t is seldom indeed
that he has to revise a judgment
In the consideration OF court mar
tial cases he is especially careful
and not infrequently tempers j,istic,
with mercy.
or one thing, however, he IS intol
Grant, and that is deceit. Reviewin,
one day the case OF an officer con
demned to dismissal from the army
and disposed to be lenient with hin
for the sake of his family. Taft wen
Through the records Suddenly
throwing them aside, he remarked
t"Ah but he lied about H." and pro
Iceeded to approve the court MARTA
decree.