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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-08-01
A Story OF q lore.

There was once newspaper
Office not far away that was griev-
ously tormented with bore. This
bore always made himself perfectly
at home, and strangers calling at
the office mistook him for the ed
itor. He would come into the Of
flee early in the morning and stay
all day. He used the EDITORS
stamps and stationery and would
sit at the writing desk with his feet
cooked up on top, and when the
editor came in he would have to
stand around and wait until the
bore got through with his things.
When the bore had nothing else to
do he would rummage through the
jdra Sers and pigeon holes in the
desk, and look over all the EDITORS
private papers and read all Of the
letters. In the meantime he would
spit tobacco juice all over the floor
and scatter his cigarette stubs on
all sides. When he got ready to
leave no would stuff all the daily
papers in his pocket and walk off
with them,
The editor was a good natured
fellow and stood this sort of thing
long time. He threw out some
strong hints, but the bore could not
understand, as his bump of gall
was abnormally developed. Finally
the editor putup a job on the bore.
He went to neighboring town and
had a little talk with an expire
fighter who lived there, and the
next day the prize6ghter came
over. The bore had held down the
office allmorning and, had used up
twenty-five cents worth of the
EDITORS stamps. The printers had
gone to dinner and the editor had
gone down town. The bore had
ust stuffed a halfa dozen stamped
envelopes in his pocket and wa'
getting ready to go to dinner wi er
the door opened aud the prizl
! fighter entered
"Well," said he, splitting on biz
hppdE, II called around, MI. Editor
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-08-01

The GAZETTE numbers among its
leaders several hundred farmers,
and we wish to tell a little story
far their benefit.
In the writer's native state he
knew two farmers who lived side by
side on fine farms. The state road run
lust between their farms and their
houses stand opposite each other,
y few hundred yards apart. They
had been boys together in Pennsyl-
vania and movedito Kentucky and
houghtt200 acres of fine land each,
married and settled down to work.
For 20 years they lived and labor
ed herc, but at the end of that time
it was noticed that Brown Was get
ting along much better than Black,
his neighbor. Brown had paid for
his land, had built fine residence
and barn, had money out on inter-
est, had money in the bank and
hiAgraneries and cribs were always
full. His horses were sleek and fat
and his COWS gave richer cream
than those of any of his neighbors.
He had planted splendid orchard
and had fruit to supply all the
neighborhood.. Black, however,
had not Jared so we'll. True, he and
Brown had started even. Neither
could DO said to be more industrious
than the other. Indeed, Black was
said to work like dog and his
children worked like slaves, but
there was something wrong. Blacks
farm was mQrtgaged, his stock was
always dying off and he was for
ever complaining about hard times.
AS we said, there was something
wrong, and a close observer, could
easily tell what it was. Mrs Brown
had o poultry yard and kept first
class dairy, the proceeds OF. which
bought all the groceries and
tableware used in the house, and
occasionally new dress for herself
and daughters, who were as thrifty
as herself. Mrs. Black never
thought about this, but spent most
Of her time gadding around among
her neighbors. Brown cleared 5000
every year from his orchard. Black
had planted an orchard, but had
neglected it and it never amounted
10 anything. Black put in big
crop of,wheat and corn every yeal
aud staked everything on these
crops. If they failed he would run
behipd and. have. to 60 in. debt
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-08-01

to see YOU about that write.up you
gave me last week. believe you
said 1 was horse thief and ought
to have been hung long ago"
"You are mistaken, the editor is
down town."
"Awl come off. That too thin;
trying to lie out of it that way. If
you're not the editor what are you
dom at that desk? You are the
editor and you've got to take your
medicine"
So saying, he reached over the
table and caught the bore by the
throat and slammed him on the
floor. The bore tried to rally and
got lick in the eye that knocked
him over three chairs and table.
The prize fighter then threw him
into the waste basket, and when the
bore got his thumb in his mouth
and nearly bit it off the prize
fighter choksd him until he was
black in the face, and getting him
by the hair dragged him out into
the middle of the floor and stood
him on his head. The bore still
showed fight and tried to trip the
prize fighter, but the latter got a
good hold on him and rammed his
head through map Of the S A &
A P Ry system which was hanging
on the wall. He then broke q desk
with him and threw him into a
corner and walked out, saying, 81
guess you'll be little careful how
you write me up again and try
to lie out of it by claiming that
you were not the editor" He then
stuck his wounded thumb in his
mouth and walked off, and when
he met the editor down the street
the latter paid him 1915 and a
ticket home. The editor then
walked to his office. The bore was
just getting up out of pile Of
broken chairs and tables and was
trying to get his nose to stop bleed.
ing. "Great Scot! man." said the
editor, "whOt have you been doing
with my Officer" But the bore
made no reply, but going to the
door stood studying awhile, first
looking up the street and then down
the street.
He either concluded that thore
had been job put up on him, or
else he came to the conclusion that
a newspaper Office was a dangerous
place to hang around, Atany rate
he walked off and never came back.
Grand deep water celebration at
Rockport and Corpus Christi Aug,
8 to 10 inclusive. The Galveston,
Rockport, Corpus Christi and other
yacht clubs to give regatta. First
prize, 5000, second prsze $175 and
third prize 1925. Other attractions,
such as fish chowder, sailing, tub
racing, etc. Tickets on sale Aug
8 and A, limited to August 18th
Round trip from Sinner, 2.75.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-08-01
SINNER, TEX. THU AUG, 1, "s5

STAND up for Sinner. Any man
can feel proud that he is one of her
citizens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22
Quay Name. Governor Hastings.

Meeting Senator Quay few days ago,
our conversation quickly drifted to the
presidential probabilities OF 1896, and |
learned that he regarded Vico President
Stevenson's chances as better than those
of any other Democrat. 1t Is Senator
Quay's belief that Stevenson would unite
and inspire the Democratic party to a
greater extent than any other candidate
likely TO be named.
Mr.. Stevenson has kept aloof from the
squabbles that have vexed the Democratic
party during the first two years Of Cleve-
lands administration. The celebrity with
which he removed Republicans and ap.
pointed Democrats during his term as as
sistant postmaster general makes him a
great favorite with &3mocrats. His views
regarding the currency, in Senator Quay s
opinion, would cause him to run well In
the silver states. Republicans, in making
up their ticket, ought not TO underesti-
mate Mr.. Stevenson running qualities.
As TO the Republican convention of 1896,
10 was easy to see that Senator Quay
thought it might be almost a repetition Of
1876, with Governor Hastings as the avail
able candidate, as Governor Hayes was in
1876. Senator Quay reminded me that In
the convention of 1876 there were seven
candidates-Blaineo Of Maine, Conkling Of
New York, Morton of Indiana, Hawley Of
Connecticut, Bristow of kentucky, Hart
ranft of Pennsylvania and Hayes of Ohio.
1t was the field against Blaine, who was
defeated by Hayes of Ohio on the seventh
ballot
In the convention of next year Senator
Quay thought there might be about the
same number of candidates, mainly from
the samo states as in lS76-Reed of Maine,
Morton of New York, Harrison of In
diana Mckinley OF Ohio, Allison Of Iowa,
Burrows of Michigan and Hastings Of
Pennsylvania-with Reed as the leading
candidate, as Blaine was 90 years ago.
Senator Quay is too coy, too discreet to
give free expression to his views REGARDING
the presidential nominations OF 1896 so
far in advance, as he knows they may he
susceptible of modification, but at this
time the thought is in his mind that Gov
ernor Hastings might occupy very nearly
the same relative position In 1896 as Gov
ernor Hayes held in lS76-that OF tho can
didate upon whom tho field could most
readily unite to defeat the favorite, who
ever he might be-
IL Senator Quay should conclude about
this time year hence that there was n
probability Of Governor Hastings winning
the prize he would be earnestly supported
by solid delegation, and it would be the
first time since the organization Of the
party that any Pennsylvanian had such n
support. With such an experienced cam
paigner as Senator Quay in oons;aand, the
battle for Hastings would be interesting
IL might bo even more than interesting. -
w = IN New York sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22
Wild Scene in a Burning
Match Factory at Chicago.
Terror Stricken Girls Leaped From
the Upper Story Windows.
One Killed and Several Injured-The
Fire Was Quickly Extinguished.

CHICAGO, March 22.-Fire in the Square
Match Company's works at Union street
today caused q panic among the so girl
employees. One was perhaps fatally burned
and three Others seriously injured
by jumping from the second story win
dows. The injured were removed to a
hospital where 1t was said all would re-
cover with the possible exception OF Annie
Hans who caused the fire. She was
opening box of matches which ignited,
setting fire to her clothes. Rushing,
screaming through the factory she scat
tered the burning matches about the
place setting the building on fire. Dash
ing through a second story window she
fell senseless to the pavement followed by
a dozen of the terror. stricken girls. The
remainder OF the employees escaped by
the stairways and fire escapes. The fire
was extinguished with slight loss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22
Death of an American Who
Danced With Victoria.
Richard vauy, Lawyer, Diplomat and
Author, Passed Away.
Hints Of an Attachment Between tho
Philadelphian and the Queen.

PHILADELPHIA. March 22.-Ex- Mayor
and ex- Congressman Richard Vaux died
at his home in this city at O'Clock this
morning, from severe attack Of the grip,
aged "a years.
Mr.. Vaux complained Of an unusual
spell of indigestion in the early part of
last week but though taking little nour-
ishment of any kind he went to his
Office every day and attended to his
duties with his accustomed cheerfulness.
On last Saturday, as president OF the
prison board, he received the special COM
mittee of the State Legislature ap-
pointed to report on the proposed removal
OF the Eastern penitentisry and spent
fully two hours in showing the members
about that big institution. After leaving
the warm corridors of the prison the
cold air chilled the old philanthropist,
and on Sunday ho found himself in q
hot fever.
The family physician, DR.. Cheston, was
called in and found Mr.. Vaux suffering
from the grip. lie grew rapidly worse,
and yesterday DIR. Cheston deemed IL
necessary to call DIR. Tyson in to
consultation and both physicians admit
ted the gravity Of the situation. Last
night the patient began to sink rapidly
and shortly after midnight he became un-
conscious. lie laid in this condition un-
til death came early this morning.
Richard Vaux, lawyer, diplomat and
author, was born in this city, December
10, 1916, and like his father, Judge Robert
B. Vaux, his career was closely identified
with the history Of Philadelphia.
His education was secured at home
under the supervision of Judge Vaux,
with the assistance of private tutors. To
this course ives probably due the
thorough development and training OF his
mental powers. He entered the law Office
OF William M. Meredith when quite
young, and was admitted to the bar when
20 years old.
Soon after this he sailed for Europe as
the bearer OF dispatches to the Hon. An
drew Stevenson. then the United States
Minister at the Court OF 81. James. The
Secretary OF Legation at this court
was sent on another mission at this time
and Mr.. Vaux was appointed to the post.
He remained year then continued tour
of the continent. Returning to London
he became private secretary to the
American Minister.
1t was during this visit that he
achieved social fame by dancing with
Queen Victoria at court ball, he being
the only American, it is said, who ever
had that distinguished honor. In
later years this incident in Mr.. vsux's
life was given sentimental tinge by
various hints of an attachment between
tho then handsome young American and
the beautiful girl Queen of England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22
GIANTS OF THEIR KIND.

The deepest artesian VOL is at Budapest
Depth, s, lao feet
The highest chimney In the world is at
Glasgow. Height, 47i feet.
The largest library is In Paris, the ma
tional, containing ZOO, 900 volumes.
The deepest coal mine In Europe is at
Lambert, Belgium. Depth, 3, 400 feet.
The largest landed estate is that OF the
Gar Nicholas Of Russia, 100, 600, 600 acres
The highest price paid for modern
painting WAS $ll0,600 for Millet's AN
gelus."
The highest monument In the world Is
Washirgton's at Washington. Height
655 feet.
The largest bronze statue is that of Pc
ter THO Great at St. Petersburg. Weight
1000 tons
The largest landed estate I'm Great Brit.
ain is that Of tho Duke of Sutherland,
1865, 900 acres.
The largest bell in Japan, that In the
temple at Kioto, is "a feet high and 10 feet
In diameter across the rim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22
SIXTY KILLED
In the Awful Disaster Which
Overlook Miners.
Bodies Yet Unrecovered-NearIy All
the Victims Left Large Families.

EVANSTON, Wy, March 22.-Ths total
number now known to have perished In
the mine disaster at Red Canon is 81, OF
which 30 are married and nine are
young men and boys. Up to this hour tbs
bodies Of the following. out Of a total OF
SO, who met their death in the same mine,
have been recovered and turned over to
their relatives;
w. Is. Clark, John Morris. ID, Laurie, u.
Hyde John Licke, w. II. Grievesand'
Samuel Clay (sinsle). Samuel Hutohin.
son, William Morris, Thomas Booth, Ben
jamin j. Cole, Charles ;. Clark, Willard
Brown, James Lamb, Fred Morgan, all
men Of large families.
This leaves 3s unrecoyered bodies I'm the
mine. The timbering is largely blown
out and the walls and root Of the whole
interior are wrecked and shattered so tina
the volunteer searching party Of is
now seeking the bodies of their comrades,
are every moment I'm danger OF being
buried. A coroner's jury has been i'm
panelled, which views the remains a
brought out and turned over 70 relatives
The agonizing screams OF widows anu
children about the mouth Of the mine arr
beyond description. The mules that were
in the mine are SO burned that they have
TO be removed, on account OF thelodor, be
fore the work can proceed.
About 30 men killed belonged to the A
O. u. w, in which order they were In
sured for ssO1o -.''ee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22

simulated In black. silky stuffs Ia quite
abandoned, and Grape mingled with jot
black velvet with Grape black gauze with
Grape and suoh combinations are most in
favor.
White or cream colorod real lace is used
on hats and Is particularly effective when
the hat itself Is dark Ii is usually com
bined with flowers, and little jet is an
advantageous addition.
Pink and purple are the colors OF the
moment, although there have been large
importations Of dress goods In the bluet
shades for spring and summer wear. This
color has experienced n change since 10
first became fashionable and has lost much
of the hart, slaty tinge that was formerly
one Of its characteristics.
The gown Of which an illustration IL
given is Of bluet cloth. The skirt is tight
about the hips, but eares toward the foot.
The front IL trimmed in tabier fashion
with two narrow points of white guipure.
The bodice Is plainly fitted behind, but
forms a blouse in front The upper part
Of tho blouse Is trimmed with three gui-
pure points, and wide lace collar covers
the shoulders. The balloon sleeves have
dcep, close cuffs covered with Ruipure.
The draped velvet and collar are of blue
velvet. Ablack straw hat trimmed with
black satin ribbon and yellow flowers is
worn with this gown.
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22

larger than the stalk Of dried currant,
howerets so tiny as TO have fairylike ef-
feet and other patterns of proportionate
dimensions appear on the latest consign-
ments OF silk from English and European
looms. For purposes Of accordion plait-
ing plain silks are woven In almost gauzo-
like lightness Of texture. IL is expected
that tho lovely chine silks, revived soma
three years since and always favorites on
account of the soft blurring of the edges
of the delicate flower tints will be very
much worn Gauzes In similar designs
are TO be produced for accordion plating.
Separate bodices still hold their own.
The blouse effect is much liked, especially
In plaid silks and vel, ats. Some of these
plaids are exceedingly pretty. The mixed
scarlet ones ere really more effective with
black skirt than are the plain red silks
so much worn, while some of tho oombi-
nations Of rose and dull green, with gold
colored threads, could not be improved.
The blouse shown In the sketch Is Of
violet foulard, with white figure. 1t is
gathered at the neck and waist, both back
and front, and wide plait of plain violet
silk is carried down the middle of the
front. The draped collar and the full belt,
which fastens under a bow behind, are OF
the plain goods. The balloon sleeves have
deep, plain cuffs. A jet toque trimmed
with Parma violets accompanies the
blouse which is worn with a pearl gray
skirt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22
ALDRICH'S SUCCESSOR.
n. A. GaskiIl Of Worcester Appoiated to
the Supreme Bench.

Boston, March 2s.-Governor Green.
halge has nominated F. A. Gsskill Of
Worcester to succeed the late Judge Aid
rich. Mr.. Gaskill is AZ years Of age. He
was born In Blackstone, and graduated
from Brown university in 1855, He at
tended the Harvard law school in 1857 and
1858 In October OF the latter year he
went to Worcester to the Office of promi-
nent lawyer, where he became partner
In practice. He was member of the city
government for two years, and was elected
district attorney in 1887. 1890 and 1893
Mr. Gaskill is a trustee Of Brown uni
vcrsity and director in the State Mutual
Life Insurance company He is counsel
for the Consolidated Street Railway COM
pany, the Worcester Electric Light COM
pany, the Travellers Insurance company
OF Hartford and other corporations of u
similar character. He is regarded in GEN.
tral Massachusetts, as one Of the leading
lawyers Of that section.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22
Entertainments Today.


PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-"A Gaiety
Girl"
KEITH's OPERA HoUsR-"A Country sport.-
TRowBRIDGE's STAR THEATER-" Captain
Herne, U. 8. A."
wEsTmINsrER THEATER-Frenoh Folly Com.
pany.
ALTAR DRAMATIC HALI.-Enter,ainment, s
p m.
John Devlin was sent to the State Farm
for 80 DAYS for stealing a watch from
Patrick Dehu.
Florence Armour pleaded guilty to the
charge of stealing 81 from James j. Shaw,
and was fined $40.
The contract for painting the new gal
vanized sareet signs was awarded to T. III.
Young, los Eddy street, yesterday after
noon.
Chase Wyman will deliver a lecture on
James Russell Lowell at the State Normal
School.
William O'Connors, a boy about seven
years old, was sent to the Reform School
for two years for stealing a 81 from his
uncle, Thomas Rooney.
The captains OF the different police sta
tions accompanied by the license COM
missioners visited the many saloons for
which licenses have been applied today.
The Cory Brothers Piano Company an
nounce the opening of their new store
tomorrow. The many friends OF Zeph
Cory, the manager, and George Rice, the
treasurer, will be glad to meet them
there.
Company +, 2d Regiment, vas inspect
ed by Lieutenant Frederick Woolley, 10th
". S. Infantry, in armory on Westminster
street last night. This was the last of the
local inspections this season and was in
every way creditable.
Patents have been issued TO Providence
inventors, as follows: Cyrus Carleton, as
signor TO Brown * Sharpe
Manufacturing Company, clippers. Isaac
u. Chandler, machine for setting
lacipg hooks; Richard III. Rice & Sargent
Engine Company, stop motion for gov
ernors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22
THEIR STATE SONG.
Christian Endeavorers' Committee Sc
lect Official Song by Competition.

Christian Endeavorers' Committee Sc
lect Official Song by Competition.
The committee of 90 of the Christian
Endeavorers of Rhode Island announce
that they have selected the following for
the official State song of the society. The
song was one of ten submitted in compe-
tition,
Rhode Island for Jesus.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR STATE SONG.
BY Charlotte Leavitt slocum, Provide nee, r. /
Tune-"The Old oaken Bucket"
We come with our banner, Rhode Islands
own children,
Though least in Columbia's circle our State;
Our greetings we bring in His name who hath
promised
Endeavor 10 crown and the small 20 make
great.
The State Roger Williams for liberty founded
For freedom in Christ shall expend her best
powers;
The State that gave Perry. with courage un-
daunted.
Shall meet the foe, and shall find they are
ours.
CHORUS.
Rhode Island for Jesusl Rhode Island for
Jesusl
In Him we are mighty though evil be strong.
With faith for our anchor and hope for our
watohword.
And love for our guide, we will vanqush the
wrong.
When Washington led us TO win Independ-
ence,
Rhode Island sent forth to the front every
man,
From youngest 70 eldest, from sixteen tosixty,
They swerved not line when the conflict
began.
Ana shall we not rally for Jesus, our Captain,
And fight 10 tho death more terrible foe
Bring young men and maidens, and old men
and children,
Yes, all the wide world, our Redeemer to
know2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22
FASHIONABLE FANCieS.
Toques Are First Favorites, Purple and
Pink Preferred Colors.

Pink Preferred Colors.
In headgear the toque seems still the
first favorlte, whether IL be made with a
plain or Tam O'Shanter crown. Gold,
steel sequins and spangles as well as jet
are lavishly employed In the trimming,
and the riotous use of bright colored flow
ers In no degree abates. Diamond buckles
arc used in bonnots by the wealthy for
such occasions as weddings, afternoon re-
ceptlons and matinees. Considerable
width across the top oharacterizes the bon
net of the moment, which, together with
the toque, has often brightly colored vel
vet crown. Boat shaped hats of moderate
size are very much worn, the trimming
being of a simple order.
Toreadors are occasionally worn, bus
are mostly reserved for travelling and sim
liar uses, whore simplicity is supposed to
replace elaboration.
The old idea of trimming mourning
bonnets with all kinds Of natural flowers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22
No Draw About This.

KANSAS CITY, March 22.-Paddy Purtel
made a chopPing. block out of Johnson,
the Terrible Swede," at Galena, putting
him to sleep In the 22d round. Johnson's
body looked like piece Of raw liver. Ii
was fully 10 minutes before he regained
consciousness. Tho mill was fought In
the opera house, and was witnessed by a
large crowd including the mayor of Ga-
lena and tn hrr n If Cherokee county.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-22
AWAY FOR A YEAR.
Rev. fr. W. F. Stang Will Sail for
Bremen Tomorrow.

Rev. w. F. Stang, for 10 years rector
OF S.S. Peter and Paul's Cathedral, will
sail for Bremen tomorrow. He will have
a seat in the faculty of the University of
Lowvain, Bishop Harkins has granted
years leave of absence. A purse of $4,000
was presented to him last night by his
parishioners.