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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes cautious optimism on Brazos navigation and Bryan’s welcome to new residents while lamenting lack of new enterprises. It questions boll weevil impact if it lingers three years, with farmers and businessmen pondering future effects.
The Krause Taylor company presented Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the opera house last night. Jack C. Taylor delivered a strong dual title performance with careful study and powerful lines. The Woods children were praised for their specialties. Tonight the company offers Quo Vadis with scenes set in Nero era Rome and a claim of spectacular scenery.
A notice from Willis and Coleman states they will cease sittings after December 20 and thanks the public for liberal patronage. The brief notice asks customers to note the closure date and signs the firm.
Land auction notice offering 200 acres two miles southwest of Bryan mostly prairie with 40 acres timber and cultivated land. Includes 8 tenement houses 4 wells cribs and productive grounds plus a residence in southern Bryan with 5 acres orchard gardens barn and sheds. W W Griffin invites buyers to inspect.
Holiday excursions to Mexico and the Southeast list ticket sales on specific December dates with local stops in Houston and Chicago. The Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival runs December 10 to 15. International Livestock Exposition in Chicago December 1 to 8 with tickets on sale November 28, 29 and December 8. Masonic Grand Lodge meeting in Houston December 3 to 17 with November 27 chapter committee meeting. For rates contact G J Prick at G P and T A, Palestine Texas.
The H. and T. C. announces an excursion on December 9 through 13 with round trip tickets to Houston priced at $3.30. Tickets are valid for return on or before December 16, 1900.
Special rate offered for the December 10 and 11 evening trains with a $1 fare. Passengers may depart Houston no later than 10 40 p m on December 13, 1900. A second option covers trains at 3 55 p m and 9 41 p m on December 12 and 3 a m on December 13 with a $1 fare and a latest Houston departure of 10 40 p m on December 15. W S Wilson.
Washington reports that major powers have nearly agreed on a basis for China settlement based on Hay’s proposal. The accord demands severe but feasible punishment for Chinese guilty in anti foreign outrages and outlines indictment of leaders, with indemnity to be determined later. It foresees legation guards, Pekin fort razing, and avoids dismantling the dynasty. Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching are expected to accept.
The third day in New Orleans sees a large attendance at the Southern Industrial Convention. President Hargrove opens the session and President Russell of the Mobile and Ohio railroad delivers an engaging address. The permanent organization report adopts a plan allowing national membership while restricting vice presidential offices to Southern residents. The immigration report urges Southern states to fund and promote immigration via legislation and railroad cooperation.
General Roberts sailed aboard the Canada from Durban for Cape Town after a rousing send off. He urged foes to join in postwar fellowship, stressing unity and liberty shared with allies. Kruger also departed Cologne for The Hague on a special train.
The Dutch second chamber opened with President Gleychman proposing to welcome President Kruger to the country and offer cordial sympathy. The motion was approved amid cheers. Reports from Pekin warn of Kalgan filibusters harming China relations and urge explanatory proclamations.
Secretary Hay confirms dispatching Conger with authority to sign the Pekin agreement on behalf of the United States. US stance strengthens punishment to be severe and ensures formal indemnity liability by China, while other points align with the French proposal. Li Hung Chang reports Shan Si governor Sih Liang harshly suppressing rebels and protecting missionaries. Count von Yorck's funeral is held at the palace temple in Pekin.
Washington reports the Womens Christian Temperance Union convention re elected President Mrs L M Stevens and the current officers during the December session.
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