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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

Commander Booth-TuckeF OF the
Salvation Army was summoned before
a New York magistrate on a charge OF
maintaining public nuisance by keep
ing a prayer meeting open all night,
thereby disturbing the slumbers Of the
anrighteous in the neighborhood who
preferred sleep to continuous per-
Torrance prayer meeting. Booth
Tucker evidently does not believe in
secret prayer 80 highly recommended
by the highest authority as the best,
for which reward openly Is the prom
Use.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

A Mexico City telegram says: "a
company has been incorporated here
With a million dollars capital, the
arger part of the shares being taken
by Pearson & Son, English contract
ors having in hand the drainage Of the
valley of Mexico and the port works at
Vera Cruz, with few Mexican share
holders. The new company will be
known as the Mexican Land, Naviga-
ion and Railway Company. The first
object of the company is to build a
railway from some suitable point on
The National Tehuantepec Railroad to
desirable point in the state of Vera
Cruz. The government gives sub
iidy of over 5000 acres of public lands
per kilometer of railway constructed.
On some 100000 acres of land thus ac-
luired the company will settle Europ-
Fan and other colonists. Among other
plans of the company is to acquire rail-
ways in the southern part of Vera Cruz
and also the building Of new lines.
Part of the main railway line has al
ready been located, and construction
will begin in two months.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

Washington, June 14.-Wllliam j.
Bryan paid hurried visit to Washing
ton yesterday, arriving here from New
York yesterday morning and leaving in
the evening for Norfolk, Va. There
were many callers at the hotel where
Mr.. Bryan stopped He attended SER
vices at the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain church, and later in the day din
ed with Senator Jones, chairman of the
National democratic committee. Ar
thur Sewall, the late vice presidential
candidate, also dlned with Senator
Jones.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

Many office-holders can repeat glib
ly the aphorisin that "a public Office
is a public trust" but New Jersey
county collector has proved the sim
rerity of his convictions in a very I'M
usual way. Four years ago the New
Jersey legislature passed law au-
thorizing collectors to retain two per
cent of their collections as compensa-
ton. Under this law the official in
question is entitled to nearly forty
thousand dollars year. But he has
always refused to take more than his
yearly salary of forty-five hundred
dollars, on the ground that the law
permitted a robbery from the people
from which he was not willing to de-
rive any personal benefit. He will not
die rich man, but he has what is
more to be desired than wealth, the re-
spect and confidence of his neighbors.
His example of Official unselfishness
and integrity is worth more in its up
lifting moral effect upon the commu-
nifty, than IL as mere money getting
citizen he had given lifetime to the
successful accumulation of moderate
CT even immoderate wealth.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

Waxahachie, Texas, June 14.-Four
young ladies Joined the Christian
church last Saturday night at the close
of Evangelist arlow's sermon. TIE had
home made chart on the rostrum,
and preached on "How to Study the
Bible.'
The census just completed by City
Assessor James McSpolden shows that
Commerce has, by actual count, 275O
inhabitants.
Otto Wischau, saloon man of De
Kalb, was shot and killed by an I'M
known party.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

Londcn, June 14,-Delagoa bay, &C.
cording to reports amanatlng from
good sources, is already in the hands
of the British, and the increased num-
Der of troops which have been sent to
Cape Colony, is really intended for the
occupation eff the new possession when
the time comes for announcing it. In
this connection 1t is recalled that Roth
schild practically purchased n control
ling interest in the Suez canal for Lord
Beaconsfleld when the latter was prime
minister of Great Britain, eighteen
months before the transaction was an
nounced, and Rothschild's name is now
mentioned as finding the money for the
purchase of Delagoa bay.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

A bulletin CIo. y of the division of
entomology of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture says that in
France and Pennsylvania an industry
mas recently sprung up, which con-
'ists of the farming of spiders for the
purpose Of stocking wine cellars, and
hus securing almost immediate coat
ng of cobwebs to new wine bottles,
giving them the appearance of great
age. This industry is carried on in
little French village in the Department
If Loire, and near Philadelphia, where
5peira vulgaris and Nephila plumipes
ire raised in large quantities and sold
% wine merchants at the rate Of $40 per
hundred. This application of entomo-
ogy to industry is one which will not
De highly commended.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

Dallas, Texas, June 14.-The livery
nno- sale stable of J. r. Dendinger, To-
Gated ut 125 Hunt street, was totally
destroyed by fire at o'clock yesterday
morning. Fourteen head Of horses in
the burning building were cremated as
they stood in their stalls, too frightened
TO move. The fire had gained strong
Roadway before discovered, and sew
eral stablemen had narrow escapes
with their lives. Quite a quantity Of
feed and harness and several vehicles
were burned. The origin Of the fire is
unknown. Several of the horses burn
ed were exceedingly valuable animals.
a dozen head were rescued by the fire.
men and stable hands, all of whom
took desperate chances in the flames.
Mr., Dendingcr has no way Of closely
estimating his loss, but believes it will
approximate $4,000.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16
All the Way.
From the Missouri River
TO Buffalo, the Wabash
Railroad Operates Trains
Over It's Own Tracks.

Having leased the tracks of the Grand
Trunk Railway between Detroit and
Suspension Bridge and those of the
Erie R. R. from Suspension Bridge to
Buffalo, the Wabash r. r. will run its
own trains from Kansas City, Omaha,
Des Moines, st. Louis, Quincy, Hannibal,
Keokuk and Chicago to Buffalo, being
the only road from Missouri and Missis-
sippi River points having its own line and
trains running into Buffalo. Through
cars from Kansas City, st. Louis and
Chicago to Buffalo without change.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

New York, June 1.-THE Herald's
Havana cable says: Americans are
much exercised over the report that the
trial of Major General Ruiz Rivera,
who succeeded General Maceo, and his!
chief of staff, General Bacallao, has
ended, and the prisoners will be SEN
fenced to be shot at once 1t is urged
by these Americans that congress
should renew its request to President
Mckinley to intervene, and that Ba-
cnllao, as well as Rivera, be included
in the request, as he could easily have
escaped had he not stopped to help his
wounded chief.
1t is felt here the shooting of these
men must bring out an earnest protest
by other nations against the Spanish
practice of shooting prisoners of war.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

Ell Paso Texas, June 14.-The dry
goods and grocery clerks of Eel Paso
held a meeting yesterday afternoon and
organized Clerks league, having for
its purpose the securing of Sunday as a
day of rest, for, Notwithstanding the
state law, the stores here keep open
Sunday and the county and state Off
Gals have never endeavored to close
them. The clerks will also ask that all
dry goods, clothing and grocery stores
close at o'clock in the evening.
They have appealed to the knights Of
Labor to help them close the stores Sun
days.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

New York now drinks its whisky in
clubs and avoids the amended Raines
law. Gotham has thirst that is i'm
perishable and insatiate. 1t is now
Greater New York with greater tank
capacity than any city of the New
World.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

The young Mexican who this week
shot and killed four men in order that
he might elope with pretty Anita Moy-
as, can truthfully be said to have been
madly in love. His name is Macedo-
mia Frausta, and, only think, he is but
H. Cupid's darts are thrown by
youngsters in Me-icanna.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

Terrell Texas, June 14.-The school
question remains unsettled. The mass
meeting requested the old board of
trustees to hold the fort. The new
school board requested the old board to
give them the keys to tn eschool build
ing, but the old board refused. Both
boards will probably elect teachers. =
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

New York, June IA dispatch to
the Journal from Havana says: The
secret courtmartial of General Ruiz
Rivera and Colonel Bacallao, the in
surgent chiefs captured at Pinar del
Rio, was closed at Cabann castle Sat
urday. The sentences were death in
both cases and the execution may oc-
cur during the coming week unless
Washington renews its protest.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

They say Queen Victoria is just as
fond of circus and races as any of
the young folks. Everyone likes cir
Gus, but some people try to make you
believe they don't. And this, also, is
amusing. May good Victoria's circus
day scome for years yet.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16
Dewitt County popuIIss.E

Cuero, Texas, June 14.-The populists
held meeting here Saturday, at
which they passed resolutions condemn
ing misunderstanding the meeting at
Memphis-andf appointed delegates to
the district convention at Kennedy to
be held soon.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

A census of Washington, D. C. just
completed, reveals $4,000 negroes out OF
total population of 277,O00. This is
the largest negro settlement in the
United States, and surely makes Wash
ington the darkest town in America.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

London, June 14.-It is understood
that Saturdays peace conference at
Constantinople was regarded as salts
factory by the ambassadors, but the
sultans direct appeal to Emperor Will
lam is again delaying matters. The
Turks have already begun to gather the
harvest in Thessaly.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

The case of Crockett King, at Hamil-
ton, charged with the murder of Ed
Cash, was continued by consent of both
parties.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

= Otto Wernerson, one of the passen-
gers of the steamer Advance was trans
ferred to the Swinburne island hospi-
tai, New York, suffering from yellow
fever.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

A man named Benson at Paris had,
his right arm almost several near the
shoulder and was badly cut in another
place by accidentally falling upon a cir
cular saw.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

Miss Kate Senterfelt came near
drowning while in bathing at the
springs, Lampasas, but prompt work
restored her.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

A convict by the name of Young on
The Farris farm, Alto, made a run for
liberty, and was badly shot by the
guard.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

Mrs. John B. Henderson, wife of the
ex-senator from Missouri, is strong
advocate of woman's suffrage, and is
authority for the statement that mos,
of the ladies of Washington's official
circle are Of the same opinion, Mrs.
Henderson is known as the possessor
of much personal beauty, skill as an
artist and unusual mental attachments.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

London, June 1.-THE Times CORE
spondent at Constantinople says: The
sultan has appealed to Emperor Mich
olas, and Emperor William to support
his claims to annex Thessaly to the
Ottoman empire. This proceeding
highly displeases the ambassadors of
the powers, who are expected to mark
their displeasure by refusing to nego-
tate the other points in Turkeys de
mand until the evacuation demand is
settled.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

The Tennessee centennial exhibition
at Nashville has been In operation one
month, and yet the management is al
ready all torn up" over the Sunday
question. sams old story.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16
CHIEFS TO BE SHOT.
FINDING OF THE SECRET COURT.
MARTIAL

On General Rivera and Colonel Docallno-
Tho Filibusters Are Again Very Lively
Spanish Government Gave Notice of u
New One to the Treasury Department.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

$.ss! : ssE & S :fa LOWS
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-06-16

MA QnlIjC ARCADE. 2lo-9le Main St., Hous-
WhODN D ton. Dry Goods Millinery, Cloth
ing. Boots and Shoes, etc. Robt TilbroOk, Prop.
The morning times., 1897-01-25
CRADD0CK'S TRAGIC DEATH
DR.. Whites Personal RecOlIectiOns
Of the Negro Slave Owner.
The Free Negroes We're Frequently
shareholders in the Ante
Bellum Days.

DR.. Lee White. who has been prominent
figure in this city for years, said last
night to a Times reporter: Il saw your
article on A Negro Woman's Slaves and
I well remember old Aunt Eliza though
it has been more than forty years since
saw her. AT that time she was a fine
looking young mulatto woman. She was
afflicted with puny, insignificant hus-
band, whom she had bought. and whom
she found to be bad bargain. She lived
in Louisville KY, and by her industry and
honesty gained the high opinion OF all the
whites who knew her. BY taking n wash.
ing she earned enough to buy her better
half, and later in life was able to pur-
chase a number OF other slaves OF both
sexes.
But she was not the only STAKEHOLDER
Of her race in this country, Right in Ken
lucky | can recall number Of similar
instances, and even in the District OF
Columbia there were several negro slave
holders. Under the law as it then existed
free negroes had as much right to invest
their earnings in slaves as the whites,
though they were required to have
trustee or guardian, who was supposed to
be responsible for his or her behavior In
Rutherford county, KY, a man, through
the will OF his master, acquired his free
dom and at the same time the ownership of
thirty-five slaves"
''Do you know anything of the desperate
character referred to in The Times arti-
cle?' asked the reporter
Wen, rather" answered the doctor,
II was the coroner who sat upon him,
though l had not known him during his
life time. His name was PaschaI ID. Grad
dock. He had the reputation at first of
being good neighbor. polite generous
and accomm odating, but after while
horses, cattle, and hogs, other than his
own, were found on his premises. and it
was believed that he was engaged in kid
mapping colored people Many times he
was indicted by grand juries, but never
convicted Finally, the sentiment of the
community against him grew so strong
that he was requested to leave the country,
and six months were given him in which
to settle his affairs He treated the warn
ing with contempt, showing no disposition
to leave. At the expiration of the six
months he was one night aroused from his
sleep by knock at the door, and on
answering it, a colored man, belonging to
weliknown citizen of the county, gave
him message to the effect that his master
wished to see him. He agreed to come in
spite Of his wife's entreaties
Very early next morning I was sum-
moned to go out and hold an inquest on
the body Of Paschal Craddock. The re-
mains were horribly lacerated, the throat
being cut and numerous gunshot wounds
were found all over the body.
Il found on his body and in his hat lin
ing several counterfeit bank notes. His
horse had remained close beside his body
all night, and was there when arrived.
1t is Unnecessary to say what the verdict
was. His removal was clearly neces-
sity and no attempt was made to dis
cover who performed that duty"
The morning times., 1897-01-25
DEATH WAITING FOR BOTH
Builder Eimonst0n and His Old
Slave. Dave, Dying.
For Three-Qua rters of a Century
They Have Been Close
Together.

In his handsome residence at No. 927 II
street northwest. surrounded by all the
comforts and Iuxurfes that can be brought
10 ease the panGs OF death, lies Mr.. Gu aries
Edmonston, the well known contractor and
builder. for nearly nifty years one OF the
prominent citizens OF Washington. In a
comfortable little home in the alley direct
Iy in the rear of Mr.. Edmonston's 5 residence,
lies his faithful old co!ored servant,
''CncIe' Dave Green, VINO Is also sick
unto death.
Even in his declining hours, while suf-
ferng from a complication of diseases,
from whi ch he cannot ecOyer, Mr..
Edmonston's chief concern is that poor
Old Dave shall be II wise properly
oared for, and at least die surrounded
by the comforts which he himself enjoys.
Afr. Edlnonston is eighty one years of age;
how old Dave is no one knows, not
even he himself Only one thing about
his age is certain, and chat is that he is
just a few years younger than his former
master. ''Old Dave and his father, and
fathers father before him, have been in
the Edmonstcn family as lar back as its
history goes.
Both MI Edmonston and ''Old Dave
were born in Montgomery county, Md,
about twenty miles from Washington, when
this municipality was but a wilderness
upon the banks of the Potomac
The old colored man came To Mr.. Ed
onston upon his fathers death along
with a number of other slaves Forty
three years ago the master came to Wash
ington ard succeeded in building up a
snug little fortune and brought Dave"
with him.
When the slaves We're emaneipated in
the District OF Columbia Uncle Dawes
master explained TO him fully that he was
free and at liberty 10 90 wherever he sa W
fit. ''Uucle Dave was sad, for he knew
not where to go or what to do. During
all his life his master had been most
kind 10 him and the thoughts of leaving
grieYed him the ColOred mans delight
knew no bounds when he was told by his
former master that he could remain in his
employ and receive wages.
Ever since then he has gotten his regular
weekly salary from MIR. EdIaonSton, and
has Steadfastly refused to work for any
one outside of the Edmonston family. A
more faithful servantneyer served q master,
and his obedience to duty has not gone IN
rewarded.
Uncle Dave" has always had charge
OF his master horses, and some years ago
Mr.. EdIuonston erected a cosy little home
for the colored man in the alley, back
OF his residence, in order that he might
be near to his work.
The old man has been feeble and in fail
ing health for some time, but he has never
wanted for any necessities. Anything that
would add TO his comfort has been freely
bestowed upon him, and now it would seem
that after beiEgso associated for more than
three-qUaTterS OF q century both are about
to be taken off together.
DR.. Macdonald is attending to Mr.. Ed
mcnston, and an able physician Of his own
choice is caring for Uncle Dave'' Sew
eral times day some member ofthe family
goes to his home in the alley to bring back
a report of his condition to his former
master.
The morning times., 1897-01-25
The INFLUENCE OF MORMONS
Hon. John EatOn's Address at the
Assembly Presbyterian Church.
Utah .The Storm Center Of Home
Missions" and as Danger
Gus as Ever.

Hon. John Eaton, ex-conmissioner OF
education. delivered an interesting ad-
| dress yesterday morning at the Assembly
Presbyterian Church. His subject was,
The Storm Center OF Home Missions"
Utah, said Mr.. Eaton, Is regarded as
the storm center OF our home missions, ow-
ing to the tremendous influence Of the Nor
mon Church in that State Twenty-Five
| years ago the churches, the schools, and
in fact all the institutions Of the State,
were virtually dominated by Mormons, and
were in a miserable condition. Now that
Utah has become a State a better condition
OF affairs prevails.
But have the MorTnonS laid aside their
worst doctrines? Is polygamy done away
with? Who that is cognizant OF the real
facts. can say that it is? Promises Of pro-
motion bind together the Mormon people
in united church. 1t has been estimated
that there are in the neighhOrhood OF
90, 900 officers in the church.
What is the Mormon Bible9 The writer
OF that book evidently did not understand
Hebrew. He took part of the Scriptures
and wove into those selections an original
Imagination. That is their bible What
were the Smith family: What was Joseph
Smith at Palmyra, ~ Y, at the time OF
his so-caIIed discovery? Naturally in
telngent, but practically ilIiteratc. Joseph
had strong mental power, but of books he
had never been particularly fond. Nothing
was heard of the Mormon church before
1880. 1t tsprang from that IIiterate young
man.
what was the early history of the
church? A record of violence. Look
at their march across the continent to
Utah When they reached Utah they de
clared themselves men OF peace 1t is
true the days OF violence have passed away,
but what energy has the church displayeds
The influence of the Mormon Church is
felt in all the States Of the Union
In Illustration of their power it viii
suffice to say that there are Mormon com
munities in Michigan aggregaung 900;
Missouri, 5000; Iowa, 5000; and Idaho,
$4,000. Large recruiting stations are
located IN New York, Chattanooga. Tenn;
and at other points throughout the country
Not many miles away, in one Of the most
beautiful valleys Of Maryland, there has
recently grown up a Mormon community
of considerable size.
The influence OF the Mormon Church is
spreading more than the public are aware,
and it is the duty OF the Christian Church
to check it's inroads on our people and ex-
tinguish the faith in our land
The morning times., 1897-01-25
A SMALL RAILROAD WAR.
Trouble Between the Glen Echo and
Great Falls Electric Lines

hSes - ais l<iHcS.
a misunderstanding of contract relations
has involved the Washington and Glen
Echo and the Washington and Great Falls
electric lines in complications that Satur-
day night led to miniature railroad war
The courts may be called upon today to
determine the matter and straighten out
the contract rights Of the two competing
lines
The Washington and Glen Echo road
got a force of men after the cars stopped
running Saturday night and put in flogs.
switches and cfoss-oyers on the Great
Falls tracks at Glen Echo for the purpose
OF running cars over the latter line. The
work was completed between midnight and
O'Clock yesterday morning.
Assoon is the officials Of the Great Falls
company discovered what was being done
they placed a number of cars on their
track and chained them TO the rails in
such way as 10 prevent the Glen Echo
company from completing the work. The
cars were left in charge of employees.
Since that time nothing has been done by
either Company and there was 10 inter
rupt.on yesterday in traffic over the Great
Falls line.