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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01
A FIRE AT DALLAS.
THE PROPERTY LOSS is NEARLY
FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND.
One Man Was Burned to Death-Three
Others Were Injured-The Losses and
Insurance-Eugene Burt Hanged at
Austin-Other News.

Dallas, Texas, May 2S,-A fire that
destroyed property worth nearly $780,
600, cost one life and severe injuries
to three persons ragged in Dallas yes
terday afternoon.
The fire started in a vacant house at
POI Elm street, and before it could
be gotten under control had swept
away the greater part of the block,
Walter Cowan, salesman and collector
for Kane, Shields & Co.. in attempt
ing to use a chemical engine in the
rear of Shields paint store, was buried
under a ton of window glass and burn
cd to death before he could be rescued.
Captain William Lacy of hook and
ladder company No. 1; G. w. Smith,
plumber. and City Electrician w. a.
Frazier We're badly hurt in vain effort
to rescue young Cowan.
Frazier was knocked senseless by
failing brick and was himself pulled
out more dead than alive by two gal
liant firemen who witnessed his mis-
hap Frazer has a fractured skull,
both arms broken, is badly burned and
internally injured. He may not re-
cover
Fireman Lacy and Plumber Smith
are both badly burned and bruised
Those who suffered loss Of property
by the fire are
Dorsey Brothers Printing company,
the biggest establishment of its kind
in Texas, $130,000; C. f. Lehman, mar
ness and saddlery maker, $4,000;
Kane Shields & Co., paints, oils, etc,
100000; NIiStrot Brothers, dry goods
and notions, $4,000; New Home Sew
ling Machine company, $4,000; Potter,
Wellesley & Coke, Chicago, building,
$1,000; r. Cockrell's heirs, building,
100000: II. NJ. Meyers, building, 5000;
Kane, Shields and Mrs. Jane -,
building, $4,000; P. w. Mitchell 'hi-
cago building, $4,000 Total, S359,G00.
The total insurance on the burned
property is $135,O00; of this Dorsey
Brothers held policies aggregating 49,
600; the Aistrots had $4,000 insurance,
and the remainder is divided among
the other firms almost equally.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

Washington, May 2S.-Adiutant Gen
eral Corbln announced yesterday That
three of the brigadier generals appoint
ed by the president would be official
ly designated as soon as the senate has
confirmed their nominations.
Early next week another list Of bril-
gadier generals will be sent to the
senate. The list will contain possibly
from eight to twelve names. All Off
GERS named will be from Southern
states.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01
Rough Riders ordered to Move.

san Antonio, Texas. May 2S.-rhe
troopers of RooseveIts Rough Riders
regiment spent the day in various oc-
equations The first duty that engaged
the attention of the eli Ire regiment
was that of attending ule funeral of
their late comrade, Ira Cochran of East
Las Vegas, n. M, who died the day
before.
The services were conducted in the
large pavilion by the new regimental
chaplain. Rev. Henry Brown, and We're
solemn and impressive, this being the
first funeral in the new regiment. The
cailous and hardened frontierSmen and
the callow swell society man Of New
York stood reverently while services
were in progress and Joined the rc-
QUEEN hymnal chant,
The body went under the escort eff
the troop to which the dccease | had
belonged to the Southern Pacific de-
pct and over that route to the home OF
the young soldiers mother
Soon after the funeral he general
duties of the camp We're resumed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

Fort Worth, Texas, May 2S.-A lone
highwayman held up and robbed the
stage running between Mineral Wells
and Graham, in Palo Pinto county.
The work was done in the old-tlne
fashion and was successful. The hold
up was perpetrated at well selected
spot, fourteen miles from Mineral
Wells. All mail matter was taken,
the robber evidently having an idea
that he would find rich haul in the
registry pouch. Bloodhounds have
been placed on the trail.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS,

We are asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use of the word "CASTORIA." and
PITCHERS CASTORIA, " as our Trade Mark.
1, DR.. Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis, Massa-
chusetts, was the originator OF PITCHERS
CASTORIA" the same that has borne and does
now bear the fac-simile signature of CHAS II.
FLETCHER on every wrapper. This is the
original "P1tCHER'S CASTORIA" which has
been used in the homes of the mothers of
America for over thirty years. Look carefully
at the wrapper and see that it is the kind you
have always bought, and has the signature OF
CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the Wrapper. No
one has authority from me to use my name ex-
cept The Centour Company, of which Chas H.
Fletcher is President.
March 8, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, NJ. D.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01
british Correspondent in Prison.

Key West, Fla, May 2S.-E. p.
Knight the correspondent of the Lon
don Times who on Sunday night,
when seven miles off Havana, was
lowered over the bow of dispatch
boat and rowed alone to the shore in
a ten-foot s5iff, was heard from YES
terday. He has been thrown into
prison and is now in the Cabanas for
tress. Mr. Collan, the British consul
at Havana, has instituted proceedings
for his release.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

Few cities are provided with public
clocks of such a size and prominent
location as to indicate time over me-
tropolitan districts. But it is high
time to check kidney and bladder COM
plant manifested to the sufferer by in
activity of the organs. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters remedies this, and
cures dyspepsia and nervousness.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

Austin, Texas, May 2S.-Private T.
II. Boggs of the Stanley Rangers of
Denison died at Camp Mabry yester-
day of Inflammation of the bowels,
and his remains We're shipped to Den
ison for interment last night.
There are 30 members of the cav
airy regiment suffering from bowel
troubles, brought about by use of the
water furnished at Camp Mabry, and
the surgeons have taken the matter in
hand with view of insisting upon
change of location unless some inn
provement is brought about in the sit
uation. The only way to get pure
water is to have it hauled into camp
at cost Of % cents per barrel The
Lane Rangers of La Grange are about
the only troopers who are enjoying
being in condition for duty.
1t Is understood that an effort is be-
ing made to have the troops moved to
Fort Sam Houston as well as to have
the mobilization of the volunteers en-
pected under the second call to take
place there.
a delegation was expected from
Houston to work in the same direction
for the Bayou City, but it did not show
up.
Mayor Mccall made the statement
this evening that the new pumping
station erected by the city below the
dam through which the water filtered
+Iro,1ub Sand will 1,o I,tninod would
he in working order today, and that
henceforth good water would be sup
piled to Camp Mabry therefrom.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

A maxim is sententous form or
wisdom that has always been popular.
Uncle Sam has recently added one
hundred to his stock-of the H. s.
Maxim variety.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

The average attendance at places of
worship in England and Wales is COM
puted to be between 100000 aud H.,
100000 persons. There is a place Of
worship for every 500 individuals, tax
ing the country all through, and stat
ed minister foJ every 700. About 3d.
900 sermons ere preached every Sum
day
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

For Lung and chest diseases, Piso's Cure
is the best medicine we have used.-Mrs.
j l.. Northcott, Windsor, Ont, Canada.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.

Stand up for the ladies especially in
crowded cars.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

Butchers should be dressed TO
kill"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

Sermons, like stump speeches, are
intended to bring about results.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

Some people attend church and
pray, others attend and sleep.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

Punctuality, honesty and brevity are
the watchwords of life.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

To quit tobacco easily ana forever be mag
netic full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac the wonder-worler that makes weak men
strong All druggists soc. or ST.. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

Snakes and slanderers are good
things to avoid.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

A soar tTial-testing flying ma
chine.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-06-01

Don't raise your hand against your
nd-broomhandles are plenty.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-11

from st. Louis to Colorado in or
der to make this cooperation a
success. The speaker stated that
his company had expended S1O,-
600 in advertising Rocky Ford
cantaloupes this year. It would
take an expenditure of $4,000
more before Mr.. Wetzel would re-
ceive any returns. The contract
price of 97a cents was based on the
idea OF getting all the goods
raised. Now if there were other
competing firms Mr.. Wetzel'
might send to some city as many
cars Of melons as that market
could handle. Then, perhaps, an
other firm would send carload to
the same place. This would cre-
ate an over supply. It was inev--
liable. There were only three
conditions of melons-green, ripe
and rotten. and they were not far
apart. They could not be kept
over till next week. They must
be sold today. If they could not
be sold for a dollar they must be
sold for what they would bring.
The first few carloads may bring
big prices. Then prices will go
away down, below cost perhaps.
But the firm will do its best to
prevent dump.
Resolutions were read from
Manzanola and Fowler expressing
the confidence of the members Of
the association at those places in
the board of directors.
Mr.. Fenlason moved that an
agent be sent east to look after the
interests of the association. After
considerable discussion the mo-
ton was lost.
A motion was then made and
carried to send Director Mumford
to the Omaha exposition to look
after the interests of the associa-
ton at that point.
The association then adjourned.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-11
A CARD
To the Melon Growers of the
Arkansas Valley.

For the purpose of correcting
any misapprehension that may
have arisen in regard to the valid
ity of the contract now existing
between the Western Poultry &
Game Co. of st. Louis and the
various associations in the valley,
as result Of an opinion recently
rendered to the Fairmount asso-
citation by Attorneys John j. Dix
on and NJ. q. Saunders of Pueblo,
it which it was held that our con-
tract with the association is inval-
id and without legal effect, l de-
sire to state the gist of the opinion
and the grounds on which it is
based.
The contract was declared inval-
id by these gentlemen solely on
the ground that the parties who
executed it on behalf Of the Fair
mount association did not have the
authority to do so.
The opinion in no way attacks
the legality Of the terms of the
contract but simply states that,
upon the facts submitted to the
attorneys, the parties signing it
did SO without authority and con-
sequently the Fairmount contract
is not binding upon the nssocia-
ton. The opinion has no applica-
ton whatever to the contracts with
the other associations in the valley
have with the Western Poultry 4
Game Co.
The above information was re-
ceived from Messrs. Dixon and
Saunders in the presence of and
with the consent of Mr.. Logan
Potter Mt the time that the opinion.
was delivered.
Very respectfully.
l.. II. WHITLEY.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-11
CHURCH NEWS.

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Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-11

One kicker had complained at
the cost of calling meetings by
postal cards, but this was shown
to be according to the bylaws.
o. B. Stauffer said that Frank
Day had told him that the direc-
tors had loaned Ellingwood &
Hauck 81, 600 to buy sheep. Mr..
Day was called for but did not re-
spond.
Mr.. Swink said the directors
never had thought of loaning
anybody money, because they had
no money to loan.
The complaint against Book
keeper Bourne had been investi-
gated and proved to be purely a
personal matter. The large gath
ering was given an opportunity to
testify as to Mr.. Bourne's alleged
inefficiency but silence was the
only response.
In answer to the charge that
the members of the board had
been charging % per meeting, the
bylaws were read. fixing the pay
at 81 except during the shipping
season, when they are allowed ".
One kick was that crates had
been ordered and members COM
PEELED to take and pay for them.
The facts: An extra early supply
of crates was ordered that mem.
bers might provide themselves
that shipments might not be pre-
vented by railway contingencies
delaying the receipt of crates.
The purchase was optional with
members,
Last year Mr.. Swink made a
personal purchase of 81, 600 crates
to provide against possible seri-
Gus scarcity. Before the season
was over they were badly needed
by the association as but for them
shipments would have been
stopped for several days to the
great loss of the growers. They
were sold to the association at just
what they cost him.
I. Z. Kouns got 2CO of that re-
serve and but for them would have
lost 200 crates of cantaloupes as
there was not lath in town to
make crates.
A. p. Kouns said he would take
the responsibility for the crate
deal. The board paid Q 1-12 cents
F. O. b. Rocky Ford, to which
must be added expense of unload
ing, rent of warehouse, etc.
There were 400 members who
could take crates in advance and
pay for them which would be n
protection lin case of shortage) to
those not able to buy in advance.
There are 500 crates in u car and
hey are bought on 30 days time.
The bids for crates were read
by the secretary and the verbal
explanations proved that the di-
rectors had done the best possible
for the association. The advan-
tage of having contract with
home man was shown by the
promptness with which Mr.. Ha-
gen left for the east to secure first
cl,Iss crates as soon as the factory
commenced to ship in inferior
stock.
Mr.. Hagen that morning ar
rived from the east and was called
for. He said that the factory with
which he had contract burned
down July 81, but that he had
made contracts at various places
for a total Of 100000 crates and
that there would be no trouble
about an ample supply.
At various times during the
meeting the feeling OF the mem-
bership relative to the Western
Poultry and Game 70. was shown
in a spirited manner. The over
whelming sentiment Of the menu
bership was TINT Mr.. Wetzels
company should be given the
heartiest and most solid support.
In fact the meeting wns an entlu-
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-11

-Kempton Komedy Kompany
and the wonderful Magniscope at
opera house one night only, Mon
day, Aug. IA. Will be presented
the greatest of all American COM
edy-dramas in four acts, Down in
Dixie. Seats on sale Mt opera
house pharmarcy. Prices 10, %
and 35 cents.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-11

The Pueblo Lithographing company
has been named as one Of the six litho-
graph firms in the United States to enjoy
the privilege aud profits Of imprinting
the internal revenue stamps upon bank
checks in Colorado and adjoining states.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-11
A Card Of Thanks.

The deeply afflicted father, mother and
only sister Of B. Il. Reed, jr.. take this
opportunity to think the kind citizens Of
Rocky Ford for their kindness in admin
istering to the wants Of their only son
aud brother. who has 20 lntely been laid
away to rest, and for their kind sympa-
thy shown to his truly afflicted family in
this, their sad bereavement. Such kind.
ness will ever be held in grateful remem-
brnnce and will assist to nssuage the
deep grief Of his aged parents and lis
sister.
Mn. AND MRs. d. 7. REED, sR.
MRs. q. A. MARTIN.
Blue Hill, Neb.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-11

An Invitation 10 Religious Services.
Headquarters Otero County Veteran As
sociation, August g, 1893.
All the church organizations OF tho
.eounty arc cordially invited to partici-
pate in the union religious service at the
Annual Encampment, Rocky Ford, Aug.
Il ut IL o'clock a. m.
BY order Of Executive Com.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-11
Reserved Grand stand Seats.

Reserved Seats in the new
Grand Stand are now on sale BY
III. A. Dawley, Rocky Ford; A.
w. English, La Junta; r. B. Ed
wards, Fowler: or may be had at
the ticket Office on the grounds.
Season Ticket (good for 3 days.
81. Single Ticket (good for one
day. SO cents.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-11
siastic Wetzel gathering.
AFTERNOON.

AFTERNOON.
A. g. Conner said some time ago
he heard that the directors had
agreed to furnish Wetzel free mel
ons to fight the associations that
had not contracted with him. Mr..
Conner said he had asked one di-
rector if this was true, and was
told that it was correct. Mr.. Co.
mer had then declared his inten-
ton of leaving the association.
Afterward other directors had as
sured him that no free melons
would be furnished to fight other
associations.
The president stated that quite
number of large melons were be-
ing grown this year and the board
thought it would be advisable to
send q man to Trinidad, where
there was demand for large mel
ons, and see If this kind of melons
could not all be disposed of in
that vicinity. After a short dis
cussion it was voted to send a man
to Trinidad.
The president then called on A.
E. Bent of Lamar for a few re-
marks. Mr.. Bent stated that he
had received a telegram from Mr..
WilAey requesting him to be pres
ent at this Meeting. The tele-
gram indicated that there was
some friction in this association,
but from what he had heard dur
ing the morning session he could
not see any necessity of his at
tending the meeting. A commits
sion man had told him that the
Rocky Ford association was about
to go to pieces, but this meeting
did not look much like it. The
efforts this association had made
to effect cooperation were a credit
to the members and the whole Ar
kansas valley. The Lamar asso-
citation intended to stay with this
association. He thought Rocky
Ford should have the controlling
vote in all matters pertaining to
the melon business.
Messrs. Rhodes and johnson of
Las Animas spoke in the same
vein.
Mr.. Turner of Denver was then
called on. He said he represented
no commission firm, At the pres
ent time he was out of the busi-
ness but he had had 20 years ex-
perience in that line, both for him
self and other firms. He spoke
of the difficulty of holding the
farmers together. They always
seemed to be afraid to trust their
officers and each other. He then
spoke of the experience of the
grape growers of New York. Be-
fore they organized grapes sold Mt
8 cents a basket. Two years after
the organization was effected they
received 16 cents basket. That
association took in a country over
200 miles long. The speaker said
he was not personally acquainted
with the members of the Western
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Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-11

The finest checks used by any Of
our local business men are those to which
]. \. Fentnn signs his name. Rocky
Foris Famous festival, Watermelon
Day, is prominently pictured thereon.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01
ARRIVAL OF THE
LINER PARIS
The Ocean Grey Hound Two
Swift for Spanish
Ships.
,s......s..s...e.seseesess 20,

New York, April 30 The American line
steamer Paris arrived this morning from
Southampton, after a rough passage of
seven days. seventeen hours and five min
utes, with ninety saloon, forty-two second
cabin and ninety-eight steerage passen-
gers
The Paris left Southampton April 22 at
2:05 p. IN. After clearing the land Cap
tain Watkins shaped his course north, and
after a run of thirty miles headed for
home, keeping distance of about thirty
miles from the usual course taken in prev
ious trips.
Captain Watkins had no fear that a Span
ish vessel would catch his fleet steamer
after she got sea room, but it was thought
possible that some craft of the enemy
might be lurking in the vocln.
ity of the channel or in the neigh
borhood of the Irish coast to waylay the
American craft At night every light on
board the Paris was extnguished and dead
lights were covered. Strict watch was
maintained to detect the approach of ves-
sells.
The Paris entered the Narrows through
the field of mines and torpedoes at $50
o'clock this morning and was saluted by
steam whistles of passing craft as she
went to her dock.
1t Is expected that the Paris viii dis
charge her cargo today and will be re-
ceived by the naval authorities tomorrow
morning, when her name will be changed
to the Yale. The Paris has crew of 2s9
men and two mail clerks. She also brought
two stoaways.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01
GENERAL MILES IS
FOR LITTLE JOE
The Ex-Confederate is Eager
For the Coming
Conflict.
Special to The Age-HeraId.

Special to The Age-Herald.
washington, April 30.-General Wheeler
saws he has received no notification that he
will be appointed major general in the
volunteers, but from an inside sourse 1t is
learned that he has positively been selected.
General Miles is backing him and insists
that If no other ex-confederate is chosen
Wheeler must be the man. He told a friend
today that he had often heard General
Sherman say that In case of foreign war
there were two men who should be called
into the service, Wheeler and Forest.
The little cavalry leader has taken on
renewed strength since there is prospect Of
his fighting again. There has been some
objection urged to his appointment on ac-
count of his age. When asked today
about his health and If he felt strong
enough to undertake an active campaign, he
said:
81 do not know what the president in
tends dong. 1 offered my services because
/ felt that could be of service. I am as
strong as the average man of forty.
have never had the rheumatism, never felt
any rain in fact and feel as strong and as
rigorous as / did in the late war. If it
falls to my lot to be ordered to serve my
country hope that will be sent to the
front where the fighting is thickest. 1
am no parade soldier and want no compli-
mentary title. would prefer to. go direct to
Cuha and IL 1 am commissioned in any
rank hope that is where will be sent"
1t is learned today that Ex-Governor
Jones has ordered his application for brig
adler general held up temporarily. he be-
inc uncertain as yet If he could accept
post of command IL offered him, on account
of his private business.