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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28
JUST IN JEST.

Visitor-Is the editor in? Office Boy
Mop; he's out. Teller just borrowed
81 of him.
Sitter, jocosely-I suppos, you want
me to look pleasant? Artist-Unless
you prefer a perfect likeness.
Endurance is the prerogatve of
woman, enabling the gentest to suffer
what would cause terror to manhood.
remedies for toothache my boy
said Uncle Allen Sparks, "will be
found to afford instant relief in every
case but yours,
Brown-Tell me truly, do you really
admire Wagner's music? Gray-My
dear boy, haven't the moral courage
to do otherwise.
Nell-Is Mrs. Dashaway 'in heavy
mourning? Belle-Ye5, indeed. The
baker sent her cake with icing on it
yesterday, and She sent it back and
got chocolate cake instead.
a little Tioga girl whose papa was
taking tonic because he was ''run
down" poured half the contents of
the bottle into the clock when a SINH
lar mishap befell the timepiece.
Lena-Fred didn't blow his brains
out because you Tilted him the other
night; he came and proposed to me.
Maud-Did he? Then he must have
got rid of them in some other way.
81 should like" said the visitor, ''tC
see the editor" Gan right, said the
office boy; cost you one dime; they
tarred an feathered him last night
an he's head man in the museum"
Martha--Mrs Sl1rimper was very
thoughtful in inviting you to hel
house to supper last evening. Yo'
ought to make her some little present
some thing Inexpensive, you know
but appropriate. John-How would
cookbook do?
Willie, just home from school an'
very much excited-What do 20
think, pa? Johnny Smith, one of tn
big boys, had an argument with tn
teacher about question in grammar
His Father-What position did h
take? Willie-His last position wa
across a chair, face down
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28
THEY sWoRE OFF.
when He Resumed His Little Vice She
Took Up with Her own.

when He Resumed His Little Vice She
Took Up with Her own.
A prominent young man of this
city has been an invetcrate cigarette
smoker for several years past, and
he INDUCED in the habit to such an
extent that it was iniurng his
health, lie has girl Of whom he
thinks all the world, and it's case
/ of vice versa, says tho indianapolis
/ Sentinel This young lady has a
very good complexion, but has an
inordinato love for the use of pow
der which habit the young man de-
tests as heartily as she docs his
cigarette habit. They finally agreed
that each would swear oif-tho one
from using powder and the other
from smoking cigarettes
1t was hard work for the young
man, but every time Inc hungcred for
wad Of nicotine his mind pictured
the form of his fair one parading
down the street with her lace looking
like pan of dough, and he desis
This went on for several weeks and
each was remarkiug how much bet
ter the other was looking; but the
old craving for the coffin nail came
upon the young man once more, and
one day he broke over. He
thought no one would find it out.
But he was seen, the news was car
ried to the girl and she prepared to
get even.
They were to go to see De Wolf
Hopper the last night he was here,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28

mia and edition. of Hie hA ANilbhf
The presbvterinn He 10 , n,tivo of
Ohio and comes of scotch and scotch.
Irish ancestry. The phiIndelpbin cburcb
of which he is nastor WINS bniIt throunh
his efforts. lie became proprietor of
the Presbyterian in 1874 and has con.
tributed weekly to its columns ever
since. lie is the author of two volumes
of travel and observation in Europe
and oriental lands. "a Visit of
,Tnphctb to Sham and Ham. "and "The
Moral. the Monrol the NIilsado and
the Alissionarv.n also a volume of ser.
mons now in press. entitled spiritual
Volapuls" Dir Brown. the uusuccess.
full candidate. is one of the Youngest
men ever mentioned for the imnortant
office of moderation This fact nlone
led TO his defent for several men snid
they would have voted for him If he
had been oldar He ,vas horn in Uol.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28
FROM FAR COUNTRIES.

The Salvation army of England has
received the sum of s., 900 from mem
bers of the Society of Friends in Bir-
mingham.
Two English writer's collaborating
in producing novel are going TO des-
ignate the authorship by using two
varieties of type.
The beet root sugar industry, whcih
is ION a large scale in Europe will soon
extend into Spain, despite the preva-
lence there of the sugar cane from
Cuba.
A woman who threw spoiled fish
at an actress in a Paris theater has
been fined, with characteristic native
politeness, for placing food upon the
stage without a license"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28
S4aII5N

curve of its orbit. And call to arms,
call for preparation has just been
issued from one of the chief watch
towers of astronomy.
Professor Glasenapp announces that
the computing bureau esta blished by
the Russian astronomical society has
undertaken the calculation of the true
path of Halleys comet, with view to
predicting the exact date of the next
return. He hopes that astronomers
acquainted with unpublished observa-
tions of the comet will communicate
the information to the society.
After its perihelion the comet was
watched retreating out into space
until May, 1886, when it was finally
swallowed from sight 1t will be in
perihelion again in 1911, but with the
great telescopes now in existence, and
the greater ones that may then have
been constructed, it is proba ole that the
comet will be detected coming sun
ward year or more earlier than that,
The fact that the labor of computing
the precise time of it's return is already
about to begin gives assurance that
the next time it will not be a question
of how many days, but rather of how
many hours, or even minutes, the cal
culations will be in error.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28
LOST FOR TWENTY YEARS.


A Valuable Stone Is Recovered in a
Strange Manner.
BY a curious combination of chances
q diamond which was lost more than
twenty years ago at Birmingham has
been discovered, and is now in the
hands of the chief constable. Some
days ago one of the workmen in the
employ of Melsrs. Taunton, safe man
ufacturers, was engaged in repairing
"a safe, and came across a piece of pa
per in a crevice, in which was a large
diamond, estimated to be worth at
least R1O0 The condition of the paper
indicated that the stone had been un-
disturbed for a long time, and the
finder considered he was entitled to
what he had found. Some inquiries
were afterward made, which resulted
in the discovery that the owner of the
safe bought it four years ago from the
late Mr.. Davis. Mr.. S. j. Davis, the
son, explained that some twenty years
ago his father gave his mother Il huge
diamond, which she placed in piece
of paper with the name of her son, and
then deposited it somewhere for secur-
ity. She hid it SO effectually that 1t
could not be found afterward The
piece of paper in which the diamond
was wrapped does bear the name CT
Mr.. Davis, and there is little doubt the
stone belongs to him.-Blackburn
.Eng) Times.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28

The latest fad in mems dress is to
have the skirts of the long frock coats
lined with silk that rustles. In some
instances fashionable tailors are put
ting certain kind of material be-
tween the silk and the cloth to supply
the "swishn when the silk doesn't
sufficiently rustic.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28

An automatic apparatus for indi-
eating to passengers in railway cars
the name of the next station has been
adopted on the underground railway
in London, AS each station is passed
a card bearing the name of the next
station drops into place in y glass
covered frame and an electric bell
rings to GALL attention to the change.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28

According to decree issued by the
French minister of war; the following
defects, among others, will no longer
exempt man from the obligation of
military services: Toothlessness,
dwarfish stature, hair-lip, squint-eyes,
superhuous or deficient fingers or toes.
varicose veins, hernia, suffering and
badness.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28
DIR. EVERETT.
The Learned Gentleman whose Hun
dor Has Caused Remarks.

dor Has Caused Remarks
The self-made men in the house are
quietly chucl1ling over fragrant blum
der of orthoepy made day or two ago
by DIR. Everett of Massachusetts,, one
of the literary coterie in congress. In
the course of a speech DR.. Everett pro-
nounced the word OCTOPUS" with the
accent on the second syllable, the
penultimate. AS the doctor has occa-
sionally animadverted scornfully on
the orthoepy of the house for his own
particular edification, half dozen
members, headed by Speaker Crisp at
once glided gently out of the chamber to
consult dictionary in order to convict
the doctor of his blunder. AS rule the
Massachusetts member with the illus
trious name is right on such things,
and he might be right in throwing his
weight on the second syllable of the
word OCTOPUS 1t was we'll there
fore, to make sure he was wrong be-
fore hurting the charge of a barbarous
commission against the English Ian
guage at his learned head All the
dictionaries in that wing of the CAPT
tol sustained the practice of pronounc-
ing OCTOPUS" with the infection on
the first syllable, and the doctors enc
mics filed back into the chamber with
looks of triumph 1t is needless to say
that the Massachusetts, member has
had no peace since
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28

When Mrs, Mary stoltzfus died,
nine years ago, at Nashville, Tenn,
her body weighed only 20 pounds. ID
was recently disinterred and weighed
over 600 pounds. The body had be-
come petrihcd.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28

A wise man will he more anxious TO de-
serve lair name than to possess it,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-06-28
Isuii's Cutnrrh Cure

Is constitutional curo. Price, 75c,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-03

Now two years ago, when the Demo-
cratic national convention was neld, and
when what was termed the free trade
platform of the Democratic party was
enacted, we said, commenting upon the
adoption of this radical proposition. that
there was no likelihood that it would
find EN- bodiment in legislation; that the
trouble that would be found. should a
Democratic victory result from the cleo
Gion of November, 1892, would be that
changes made in the tariff law; that,
instead of abandoning protection, as the
national platform proposed, the party
would probably be censured by many of
its members IN consequence of too close
adhesion in its practices to the theory
of protection. Boston Herald.
And then the Herald goes on to rebuke
its Republican contemporaries who as
sumed that the Democrats meant what
they said Tor saying that the Issue was
between tariff for revenue only and
protection. The Herald should inform
the PEOPLE how they can tell when the
Democrats mean thing and when thew
don't. When the representatives of a
party meet in convention, and after a
discussion of many hours formulate
declaration on one Of the most import
ant issues of the day, i t quite reasona-
bic to suppose that that declaration rep
resents the views and intentions of the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-03
PORTLAND TRUST COMPANY.

JUNE II, 1884,
Pursuant to the above notice, we have made
q contract with the Maine Central Railroad
Company for the purchase of the above $780,
600 bonds.
We offer the holders the opportunity to ex-
tend the same for the period of ten years from
February 1st 1885, without option at lie
per cent per annum, payable semi-annually on
the first days of February and August, princl-
pie and interest payable in gold
These bonds are secured by sinking fund
OF $4,000 year, which now amounts to
$l74, 892,26, invested under our supervision
in safe securities. which are deposited in our
custody. as trustee.
tits calculated that the total amount of this
fund on February LIST. 1906, will be sufficient
to cancel this issue of bonds
In order to avail themselves of this offer,
notice OF such intention to extend must be
given by holders before October 1st. 1894.
10 any holders presenting their bonds be-
fore October 1st. 1894 for extension. the cou-
pons due February 1st, 1895. will be prepaid
All bonds not extended in accordance with
the the above offer will be paid in cash at par
February LIST, 1895.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-03
Courage On the Battlefield.

"You can talk as you will about con-
slant bravery in battles" said an old
soldier, "but man cannot tell at what
moment his courage may forsake him.
He may enter battle with the greatest
enthusiasm and valor, but before much
fighting has taken place be running
like the worst coward. Courage is
something that cannot be counted upon.
1t will fail you sometimes when you
need it most. / witnessed an incident
during the war which we'll illustrated
this. There was captain leading his
company up steep hill. The rebels
were known to be coming up the other
side, and it was an important matter to
get to the top first. The captain was a
brave fellow and did all in his power
to urge his men forward giving them
encouraging words. The position was
a serious one, the men not knowing
what moment they would receive vol
ley from the rebels from the top of the
hill. They kept well together under
the encouragement of their gallant cap
tain, who, With sword in hand, was lead
ing them nobly on. AS they came near
the brow Of the hill wavering could
be seen in the ranks, and the captain,
realizing that a retreat would be disas-
trous, took sterner methods. He cried
out in loud voice The first man that
turns his back I'll shoot down in his
tracks With this threat he was en-
abled to reach the top of the hill, where
he found the rebels also just arriving
Firing commenced, and almost the first
shot left its trail in the hair of the gal
liant commander, parting it in the mid
Ole. 1t did not injure him in the least,
but it killed his valor. This brave fell
low who had led his company on that
perllous ascent suddenly became one of
the worst towards. He threw down his
sword and ran to the rear as fast as his
feet could take him. Just when he need
ed his courage most he found it wanting.
No one would say that the man was any
thing but brave, for his former war rec
ord and his conduct in subsequent .bat-
ties demonstrated that he was a hero. But
anyone who had seen him running to
the rear that day would have put him
down for the veriest coward" pitts
burgh Dispatch.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-03
THE MAYORS VETO.

Mayor Baxter's veto of the order ap-
propriating $1,000 to build an elevator
for the Eye and Ear Infirmary, was a
very creditable act. and the more it is
considered the more will be the COM
mendation Of the Mayor. In the first
place the legality of such an appropria-
tion is very Fashionable. Towns and
cities are restricted in their expenditure
OF money raised by taxation to strictly
municipal purposes. The line that di-
vides purposes that are municipal and
those that are not is, to be sure some
what obscure, and the decisions of the
courts have not always been consistent.
1t is possible that an appropriation for
charitable institution within the city
asking the appropriation and granting
some privileges to the poor of that city
might be held as within the scope of
the phrase, municipal purpose, but
there is grave doubt as to that, and it is
reported though we are not prepared
to confirm the report, that the city solic-
ltor has written an opinion adverse to
the power of the city to make such an
appropriation for such a purpose
But be the appropriation legal or lille
gal, we believe that under the circum-
stances it is i'll advised and will create
dangerous precedent. We are not go
ing to call in question the value of the
Eye and Ear Infrmary or it's work Ad-
hitting it's worthiness, it remains fact
that there are other institutions just as
worthy and that can lay just as sub
stantial claim to municipal aid. The
Maine General Hospital is one of them.
Ii the inirmary is within the purview
of municipal purpose, and is proper
subject for an appropriation by the city,
it is difficult to see why the Maine Gen
eral Hospital is not just as much, or on
what ground an appropriation could be
refused it, after granting this to the In
Urinary.
Several other institutions, such as or
phan asylums and old peoples homes,
can easily be mentioned, which might
make similar demands with equal rea-
son.
To open the door to this appropriation
is TO invite flood of applications, all
for worthy purposes, and all backed
probably by prominent citizens.
There is no danger that any of these,
institutions.wil suffer by reason of the
city's refusal to appropriate money for
them. Private benefcence can be trust
ed to take care of them
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-03
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-03

When an attempt is made to put all the
burden of hard times upon labor it has
good reason to find fault. Capital
should bear its fair share. Corporations
that cut down tne wages of their en-
ployes IN order that the owners may e.
ceive as big returns on their invest
ment as in good times are
throwing the whole burden of the
hard times upon labor and are not acting
fairly. But in the case of the Pullman
Car Company there is no ground for
this complaint if Mr.. Pullman is to be
believed. He says that his works have
accepted contracts at price below the
actual cost of the work in order to keep
his establishment open and his en-
ployes at work. He simply asked that
labor should assume some of the bur-
den. His request was reasonable, and
the movement to compel him to bear
it all is unjust and ought not to sue
coed. 1t is no fairer that capital should
bear all the burdens of hard times than
that labor should.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-03

way Union, is altogether more power
full potentate than President Cleveland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-03

1t is curious fact that when the
American Railway Union was organized
it was on basis of moral suaslon for
the settlement OF labor controversies.
A part of President Debs's mission was,
according to his own statement, to
abolish strikes and boycotts, and now
he is at the head of the biggest strike
and boycott the country has seen for
twenty years. Preaching and practice
are very different things with President
Debs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-03

At a special town meeting in Kenne-
bunk last week it was voted to raise
50, 500 for the purpose of completing the
repairs on the shoe factory and putting
IN the electric light plant, the same to
be raised by loan. the bonds to extend
for twenty years, and 1915 was voted to
be raised for the completion of repairs
on Days bridge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-03
WILL BE SEEN FOR ONE HUNDRED
MILES.

MILES.
The strength of the new light will b.
$4,000, 900 candle power, which is so,
0oO,00o greater than the search ligh
which the army authorities have placed
at Sandy Hook.
| 1t is estimated that under favorabl,
conditions its rays can be seen for 10t
miles in any direction from Fire Island
The projectors of the lens add twenty
nve miles to this distance, but Captain
Schley allows for the ardor of the origi
| majors and gives the lesser figure.
Inc character of his light is entirely
new, and the. illumination seen by it,
which resembles regular flashes Of vivid
| lightning. caused the French to christen
it the lightning light"
The lens, which is two sided bivalve.
shaped like an oyster, weighs seventy
thousand pounds, and when in position
will float IN a cylinder of mercury, the
purpose OF which is to lessen the friction
when it revolvss. The major axis OF
the lens is about nine feet, the minor
axis six feet. The sides of the base are
about six feet apart, and in the centre
will be powerful arc light to give the
illumination.
WILL LIGHT A CIRCLE OF COG
MILES,
The beacon will revolve SIX times a
minute; consequently every ten seconds
it will flash out from an elevation OF
1853 feet an electric light that will sweep
circle of more than six hundred miles
in circumference This means that ships
bound for this port will see the light
140 miles from New York, and it's beams
will be thrown beyond Montauk Point.
Tests of the clock--work machinery
which will operate the lens are now I'M
der way at Tompkinsvile, and in about
thirty days the light will be removed
to Fire Island. 1t will take little
while to put it in operation there, as it
Will occupy the position of the present
light. which is to be removed to Hog
Island, Va. While the change is being
made a temporary light will be placed
on Fire Island.
Captain Schley does not contend that
this light, powerful as it may be, will
penetrate fog to any distance AS the
sun cannot perform this feat he says it is
unreasonable to suppose that any device
fashioned by man can accomplish it.
The superiority of this new light for
Fire Island is seen by comparison of
its power with that of the strongest on
the coast OF other countries. The most
powerful on the English coast is of 49,
ooo,0O candle power; the most powerful
on The French coast is the one of %, Co.,
ooo candle power near Havre.