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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26
His Medicine.

The man dashed into drug store
and breathlessly accosted the clerk
with:
"Say-I want some medicine, and l
want 1t quick, too! But for the life
of me 1 can't tell what the name is"
We'll, how on earth do you expect to
get it, them" demanded the disguised
clerk. 81 can't help you"
Eyes, you can, too" said the would
be customer promptly. whats the
name of the bay on the lower side OF
the lake, eh?"
do you mean Put-ln-Bay?"
That's it. That's It, And what's
the name of the old fellow that put in
there once, you know? Celebrated
character, you know"
Are you talking about Commodore
Perry"
Good! I've got it! I've got IT,
shouted the customer. That's what
want Gimme ten cents worth of par
egoric! Harper Round Table.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26
Wanted Idea ~! $as Ss@ 5s t&'$2

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN wEDDERBURN & Co, Patent Attor.
neyS Wasrhn 5 D; e. FOR their S0G prize oner
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26

The little daughter of Mr.. Fred Web
Der, Holland, Mass, had a very bad
cold and cough which he had not been
able to cure with any thing. L gave
him Il % cent bottle of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, says w. p. Holden,
merchant and postmaster at West
Brimfield, and the next time l saw him
he said it worked like charm. This
remedy is intended especially for
acute throat and lung diseases such
as colds, Group and whooping cough
and it is famous for its cures. There
is no danger in giving it to chill
dren for it contains nothing injurious
For sale by A. Grave, Sinner and A
NJ. Kotzahue, Moulton.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26
withheld the Compliment.

Papa" said the young mother, "I've
decided on name for baby; We'll call
her Imogen." Papa was lost in thought
for few minutes; he did not like the
name, but If he opposed it his wife
would have her own way. That's
nice" said he, presently. my first
sweet heart was named Imogen. and
she will take it as a compliment" 1--WE
will call her Mary, after my mother, "
was the stern reply.--Leisure Hours.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26
Wanted Idea r.! rs 81 5s 3a'S1

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBUEN q CO, Patent Attor.
neys Washington. D. q, for their 81 700 prize oner
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26

Mrs. Ferry-Mr. and Mrs. Wallace
assured me with all positiveness that
they had not had quarrel in all the
ten years of their married life.
Mr.. Ferry-Ah, there is noble wom-
an!
81 wonder you did not give the credit
to him."
mo; she is the one who deserves the
credit. 1t is not every woman who will
back up her husband in a lie."-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26

Our people are growing more and
more in the habit of looking to A.
Grave, Sinner and A. NJ. Kotzahue,
Moulton, for the latest and best of
everything in the drug line. They sell
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, famous
for its cures of bad colds, Group and
whooping cough. When in need of such
medicine give this remedy trial and
you will be more than pleased with
the result
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26
Horses That Wear snowshoes.

Newspaper reports have been telling
of desMrsnows in the west-four and
six feet in Dakota and Montana. Think
of that! OF course the men and boys
can get around easily enough on snow
shoes, but what would you think Of
horses walking on snowshoes? Such a
sight Is not at all uncommon. or
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26

A new method of manufacturing this
tlme-honored implement was patented
recently by j. G. Grabtree, of TeXar-
kama, Texas. The poll and blade are
separate, the poll opening on a NOR
tised pivoted hinge at the back, the
blade being shouldered and sliding in
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26
NOTICE! notice.!

Although elected to the office of
county Judge shall continue the prac-
tice of law in the district court and
will also do any office work, such as
writing deeds, etc. Parties having
business with me can find me at the
court house. d. A. Paulus.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26

81 notice, Mr.. Pipp," said the editor
to his new reporter, that in this &C.
count of a robbery you say the victim
was relieved of $780,"
Yes, sir"
"Were you ever robbed?"
mo, sir"
az thought not. If you had you
would not write OF the robbery as re-
lief."-New York World.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26

course the shoes have to be made large
and strong, and at first the horse OBJ
jects very seriously to wearing them.
But after it sees the advantage of the
big fiat shoes it soons learns to walk
as easily and swiftly as it can in its
bare feet. The shoes are used princi-
pally where there is a slight crust on
the snow and the horse is likely to be
cut about the legs by breaking through.
Chicago Record.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25

dapiomalts Wi1o surround 1t. Denby is a disgrace to fhis government. President Mckinley cannot make a worse selection whoever he appoints. Denby should be removed w1tnaG1t further delay.
 Mir. Denby was appointed by President Cleveland during his first term. Denby came from Evansville, Ind. When Mir. Harrison succeeded to the presidency he appointed Ex-Senator Henry W. Blair, of New Hampshire Blair. while in the senate, had been an advocate of the Chinese exclusion act. Upon this alleged ground the Chrnese court refused to re- cenve him. The real ground was that the Chiese government wanted it's tcol, Denby to remain. When Blaar was turned down MT. HarILEbn declined to make another appointment. When Mir. Cleve- land entered the white house the second time he reappointed MT. Denby and the Indiana man cotinued to reap the fruits of being the tool of tine Chinese. Prest- dent Mckinley cannot act too quickly tn removing MT. Denby.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
The Armor-PIate Problem.

The armor plate matter is by no means settled. Representative Lorimer, of Chd- cago recently discussed the situation in the course of newspaper interview" :" He says the more active rivals are Chi cago, Pittsburg, Newport News, Phila- delphia, and Milwaukee. Each of these ducement.
 In MT. Lorimer's opinion the naval committee in the house will recommend an appropriation for the purchase of ar- mor at the rate of $400 a ton. The house will MT. Lcrimer adds. cut this down to $500 a ton. The bil1 will then go tothe senate, where, it is hoped, the approprda- tion will be stricken out altogether, and the construction of plant by the gov ernment be indorssd. When the bilT reaches the house again. then. says MT. Lorimer, the real contest will be begun. He very naturally anticipates victory in favor of Chicago.
 Down this way lthe people rather more that if a government plant Is to be bui1t, it shall be built in tlSe section that can furnish the cheapest basic pig-fn the section, too, that does not today contain a single manufacturing plant belonging to the government.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
Christmas Has Come.

The world awalxes this morning to greet the new born King! The songs of men and angels proclaim the birth of the Prince of Peace. Through the grey nhsts of tiaygu the tender radiance of the Star marked the humble manager cradle of the long-expected Son. Gold, frankineense and myrrh have been of feped by the Magi ito Him upon whose divine head will later be poured the fra grant ointment by the Samaritan woman.
 The Christ Cfdld has come in the full nests of time, and Chrtstendom rejoices in the glory of His coming. Through cut the civilized world Te Deums will be cfanted today, tim hpG1or of the birth of Him, whose advent was foretold by the prophets of old. Christmas is here and the infant King "has put all powers un- der Him.
 Christmas Is here and men shall kneed reverently around the cradle of the Child. There should be joy and glad ness throughout tine world on this Christ
  striving should find no fodgmerrt in hu- man breasts at this feAstal season. Let the dead past bury it's dead. while the future ifs greeted with feadHess, hopeful hearts
 The sublime faith of ltttie children who fall asleep in their tiny b-ds on Christmas Eve and dream of glorious morning as ever a new, fresh lesson to older hu- nandty. Tn the whole economy of nature there is no sweeter. tenderer sermon than that which comes from the gospel of absolute truat which the smallest child teaches at this holy Christmas tide. Throughout the great Passion Drama of the universe there run the gentle mur- murs of childhood to which all either songs are ai.tuned.
 From the cradle in BethIed1em's iowly stable to tlhe cross on Calvary's summit the Saviour gave to the world many Of the most stupendous truths of Chris itiarplty through the medium of childhood. "A llttle child sliall lead them," although uttered by divine lips far, far back in the centuries ts as true today as then. As men pourney along the dawn till the sum set of life are sltrewn pJtfu1, broken toys that were hugged close to craving hearts. They lie on every side. pathetic mutilated wrechs that tell of dlsappoint- ment and disaster. But the night comes to every man when he should be ready, like the child at the end of Christmas day, weaaIed with the strange excite ment, to lay gently down to sleep, per chance to dream with unquestIoning faith in the dawning of another and a better day.
 On Christmas day the very gates of heaven are ajar and angels. on silent wings, slip through to n11ngIle their halla leIujahs with that song of men that pro- claims the Saviours birth. Peace on Earth, Good WiH to Men,
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
The Boring Sea Award.

The esteemed New York Press will not have to stop $575, GOO out of Senator Nor gan's salary The award of the British Amerdcan commission, chcsen ho arsess the damages for seizures of British ves- sells in Bering sea, was not $1,0oo,0o0; it was $294 1S191. Secretary Gresham proposed to pay s425,oOO, and it was against this proposed settlement that Senator Morgan protested in his custo- mary forcible manner. Tfre Gresham Pauncefote settlement was rejected by congress, at MT. Morgan's instance, and the subject was finally referred to com- mission of two judgee, one an American, and the other Canadian.
 Just how much has been gained through Senator Morgan's 8 efforts cannot be accurately stated, because the new award includes claims that aggregate with interest s1,5OO,00O It covers all claims on account of seizures down to date. It includes several cases" at least that were not embraced in the set clement proposed by Secretary Gresham. It brings before congress a final settle ment of a matter that at one time was very threatening and disturbing-a matt ter of eleven years standing. It is believed that congress wtll make the necessary appropriation, and thus end a controversy that had in 1t ltlre germs of trouble
 The award very plainly shuts out all claims on account of seals that the ves- sells seized might have killed-prosps damages, in other words. This was the American contention and the decision Is fn line with the Alabama awards. To the award Is to be added interest att the ralte of per cent
 TNhe esteemed Press owes MT. Morgan an apology. but that 1t win have the A.anliiIess to make 1t, no one who knows the nature of the concern wall for one moment expect.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
UnfaithfuI to His Country.

Several democratic newspapers are crfticissing President Mckinley severely for removing Charles Denby, minister to China aud appointing a young man in his place. They crftfctse the president because they claim at this crisis of af- fairs in China MT. Denby's presence is absolutely necessary.
 The Age-Herald know netthing about the young man whom the president would have as minister to China, but The Age Herald does know that Charles Denby is now and has always been to- tally unfit to represent the United States at the court of the emperor of China. Mir. Denby for the twelve years he has represented this government in Pekin has been but pultty in the hands of the Chinese and English officials. MT Denby Is supposed to represent American interests and Americans in China. He Age-Herald staff was in China when several American missionaries were nIaasacfed by Chinese several hundred miles up the Yamg-Tse river. An Ameri- can gunboat was lying at anchor in Shanghai harbor at that time. The American consul at Shanghai knew that numbers of American missionaries were fleeing for their lives down the river. He wired the minister at Pekin to order the gunboat Petrel up the river to protect the lives of these American citi- zens. The minister refused to do it. ap- parently on the ground that he might offend the Chinese officials at Pelin. In the meantime beth the English and French ministers at Pelsin ordered gum boats from ttpedr- naval squadrons to proceed up the river and protect the lives of their citizens. The American consul. Mir. Jerngan, was forced to the humlia- tfon of requesting the commander of an English gunboat to prctect American citizens. and bring them to safety, which was done. Yet the American gunboat re- fused to move because Minister Denby orS1erd it's commander not to.
 Denbys son is in the employ of the Chinese government in it's customs ser vice. Customs collections in China are supervised by an Englishman who re- ports to the central Chinese government. Denby's son draws a handsome salary from this branch of the government and his father has for years been a tool in the hands of the Chhnese court and the
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
CHRISTINA MORN.

By W. D. Horne. Our Lord, on earth, said 'Let them come As little children, unto me-" This childlike faith, in every home,
 Emancipates and sets us free! Free from the gal1ing lash of brain,
 That seouTges on the pagan grave, The soul that's bound in letters, chain, A prisoner and agnostc slave! Iris virtues torch, the faith we know,
 That disSpateS the shadows here, Lights up, dfumeS wher'er we go.
 Our pathway on, with hope and cheer! Dull is the eye that cannot see
 A splendor In our age and time In formed design of Deity,
 The infinite and the sublime! In darkest age when in the gloom
 Man g1oped his way there still vas ray Of light from Him. who said There's roUm For all, and I will show the wayi" Nor will the ray of light grow dim
 To cen the blind if they believe, But brighter burn and glow for him,
 Who has ambition to achieve. With faith and hope this world to you
 Is luminous in every way, And full of joy, with friendships true,
 That closer cling from day to day! All nature will a poem seem,
 And winter join in song with spring Sweet night of rest, woo peaceful dreadn And joyful morn, contentment bring. On this good day let us proclaim,
 The birth of Him, who made the earth. A realm of joy for those who aim.
 At grander purpose, nobler worth! As little children let us then,
 All hail the day, this holy morn, Of 'peace on earth, good will to men,"
 When Christ our Savior Lord was born! Birmingham. 1897.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
The Pine Belt.

The Cttronelle Times prints two items of local news that are very suggestive in the respect of climate. In the first 1t says there have already been demands for cottages in ifs pleasant town, five to one in excess of the supply; and in the other St mentions the arrival of a young man from Indiana, whose feet have been so badly frozen that he can scarcely walk.
 CftroneGke may have wanted at one dime a f1tost or two, but it never wanted a frost severe enough to put men on crutches. That would be overdodng the frost business from a CitronelDe point Of view. The Queen of the Pine Belt may complacently read of such frosts in In diana, but she prefers just now climate in which strawberries are ripening, and she has got it, and fb no doubt, this Christmas mourning, duly thankful.
 And when you think of it, there is much that all AFabamdans have to be thankful for In the winter season. h. stead of deep SHOWS and intense cold. the weather here Is mild enough to ad- init of outdoor work of all soTts There is no frost in the ground, although at morning there may be white coat on the house tops. There is no Klondike weather in Alabama, and none pautdtcu- laI1y in Citronelle. And as to fuel, what state has larger or cheaper sup pdy? So that an the matter of keeping up the bodily temperature the state is doubly blessed-fn climate and in ag,ti- flcfal heat
 And perhaps if Citronelle, down in the Pine Belt, would make it's winter advan- tsges more widely known, and would at the same time build more cottages, the movement of the frost bitten from In- diana would be handsomely increased. The deightfulness of tHle climate In the Pine Belt has not been sufficiently made known. Northern people hear a great deaA about Aiken. in South Carolina, and Thomasville, in Georgia, but not much of the winter resorts of Alabama. They exist. and they exist, too, dn climate that IS, all things considered, unequalled elsewhere, but they are comparatively unknown.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
9 CURRENT FUN.

Geometrical.-"I seem to have Nsry ur- fortunate manner of saying things re- marked Willie Washington.
 What has happened now?" inquired his friend.
 "I remarked to Miss Cayenne that there was one point upon which I had made up my mind"
 And was she interested?'
 "Not greatly. She said she thought that a point was quite large enough for the purpose. ."-Washingto Star.
 orthographical = Mamma Well, Elsie. what did you learn at school today?
 Elsie (aged 6)-Learned to spell.
 Mamma--Now, what did you learn to spell?
 Elsie-Man.
 Mamma-And how do you spell man?
 Elsie (promptly)-M-a-n, man.
 Mamma-Now, how do you spell boy?
 Elsie (after moments reflection)-The same way, only in little letters.-Town ana Country Journal.
 Poor Statement.-BeggarI want a quarter, boss, an I want it bad
 McSwatters-Im sorry but haven't any bad quarters.-Syracuse Herald.
 He Spoke From Experience.-"Colonel, do you think there is any money in horse rac- ing?"
 Times.
 Immediately Disproved.-The philosopher stood at the third-story window and said unto the multitude:
 ''The stream can rise no higher than it's source"
 Whereupon they turned the hose on him. Indianapolis Journal.
 Klondike Courtship.-"Marie," called the old gentleman from the head of the stairs, "is that young man down there yet?"
 "Yes, papa" replied the truthful maiden ''Well, if he intends to go home before morning he'd better begin to say good night. The sun will be up in less than two weeks. New York Evening Word. In the Recitation Room.-Coilege Student (staggering at a question)-l don't know, sir That isn't exactly in my line.
 Tutor (sarcasticaliy)-W is your line, if I may ask?
 College Student (promptly)-Rush line Somerville Journal.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
MAID OF HONOR'S DUTIES.
Those Who Attend the Czarina Must Be Able
 To Sew and Cook

Those who think that the life of a lady about a court is necessarily that of but terf1y may be surprised to learn that cleV- erness with the needle is an adjunct de- manded of the maids of honor at the court of Russia, to be of use in cases of en'er- gency when in attendance on the czarina. That they have also to read well aloud and to stand for any length of time goes without saying, but it would hardly be be- lieved that in order to pass into the inn perial presence Russian maids Of honor have to obtain a diploma for cooking! Such is, however, the case. In some imperial menages too. the maid of honor has to compose the everyday dinner menu. And in all this training there underlies the teaching that an empress or grand duchess of Russia is a parsonage of divine voea- tion. Having passed through all this or deal, the would-be maid of honor. at the age of 16 or IT, is presented to the empress, and if finding favor in the imperial eyes, is appointed demoiseile d'honneur, pass ing subsequently, through the various grades mentioned. From this body of maldens. too. the various grand duchesses, with the czarina's approval also make their selections.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25

Ktate, and therefore of the entire sbafe 1; for the prosperity of the one is bound ID with tIsait of the other. When the Pittsbnrg dsmands are laid before con- gress, tine people of Alabama will then be able to present their canal claims Let them be formulated at Tuscaloosa Let Pntsiburg knew that its ship canal. 12s miles long, cannot be built unless Bir- naanaham's modest barge canal, thirty miles long, Is built also. Birmingham looks to the Tuscagoosa convention fcr a declaration of Alabama rights.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
The Warrior Canal.

The Piutsburg chamber of commerce has recently published a volume of a70 pages, filled with statistical information and profusely illustrated both with maps and pictures, all relating to the proposal Lake Erie and Ohio liver ship canal. The canal is to extend from AShtabula, on Lake Erie, to Pitrsburg, distance of I28 miles, and 1t is to be large enough to let lake steamers of 2,o00 tons burden pass through. Tn otller words, iron ores are to be loaded at Duluth, and unload ed in Pittsbrrg. The engineers of the chamber of commerce put the cost of the canal fin round numbers" at s33. 600, o0o. When the numbers become definite and accurate. it is safe to say they will large ly exceed the sum named.
 Be the cost greater or dess, all these steps of the Pbttsbrg chamber of cem- merce are simply steps to place the work upon the government. Already appeals are made to Western Pennsylvania to support the movement: all Pennsylvania will be swept for supporters, and then congress will be asked to furnish the money, or at Least for guarantee of bonds. They are not a bit backward in Pittsbrsg.
 Let the Tuscaloosa convention forIru- late canal programme looking to the completion of waterway all the way from the sea to the industrial and com  gramme Is for future. not present use. But let the convention express the urud- mate desires of the mineral district o6 the
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
CONFEDERATE RELICS SOLD.
Cheap Price for Furniture Used by the Rich.
 mond Government.

From the New York Commercial-Adver
 tiser.
 lot of furniture which had been used by the confederate government during zthe war was offered for sale by auction at the postoffice building in Richmond, Va. the other day. and, being advertised as junk. was sold at junk prices. Twenty-four chairs. two double and six single desks, six carpets, iron. copper and brass chande- Hers, two water coolers and four awnings were knocked down to the highest bidders. and all the property together realized $S7 Chairs were sold at 10 and 12 cents each The highest price paid for a desk was 8, while $S was the bid for chandelier,
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
unknown.

When Mir. Mckinley sits down to his Christmas dinner today it will be well for him to bear in mind that his policy has not furnished dinners to many thousands of desreving people who have not earned sufficient funds with which to purchase either dinner. supper or breakfast-nor in fact, a lunch.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
ECHOES OF THE GAS VICTORY.
If Led the Tight.

From the Dernopolis Express.
 The city of Birmingham has declared that the gas company has violated its contract and the same has been annulled This is a victory for The Age-Herald. wEo lead the fight against the company.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25

It is supposed, and hoped as well, that all persons will have the good luck to get their own legs into their own stockings if unable to get any thing else in thom.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25

If making hideous noises is an evidence of a merry Christmas, the young and old of Birmingham are having their share.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25

It has been merry Christmas week to the Birmingham merchant. He deserved it after the smallpox and yellow fever epi- denies, which played havoc with trade.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25

Port Arthur threatens to be a point of interest-equal to that of Columbus, O., when Mark Hanna arrives there with his man Dick and the barrel.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25

When contemplating the noise producing that Christmas comes but once year.