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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-14

THE Empress of Austria was
assassinated by an italian anar-
chist last Saturday at Geneva,
Switzerland. She was on her way
from the hotel to the boat landing,
when the man sprang upon her
and stabbed her in the breast with
stiletto. She died within an
hour.
If The country editor was to
snap at all the great inducements
held out he would soon be mil
lionaire. If he runs paper &C
cording to the popular notion he
would be in the poorhouse. If he
published one half of the items he
hears he would be in Jail one-half
of the time and in the hospital the
other half.-Exchange.
The debates in the Spanish
Cortes are getting somewhat
yqually, and another crisis is inn
minent, The Sagasta ministry is
getting shaky and may topple and
fall at any moment. 1t is said the
peace commission cannot be named
until after the debate on the
protocol is finished. Several duels
are in prospect as a result of the
heated debates.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-10-08

terly unsuited to be either q point of
mobilization or departure one
railroad track was blocked for miles
and for days for the supplies for
which the troops were waiting at
Tampa. The quartermaster deficien-
cies alone would fill book-deficien-
cies SO glaring as to make one stare
the hack of system in loading trans
ports, which made confusion in the
unloading; separation of articles that
should be together; mixing Of bospit-
al supplies with general merchandise;
and the storing deep i'm the hold Of
the transports things wanted first,
while things not wanted were heaped
ON top.
There were incompetent officials in
plenty-but how could it be otherwise
when we consider the attitude of our
government towards the army for the
last thirty years? Not i'm the memory
of the present generation of officers
had there before been an assembling
of the army-nOr even maneuvres N
divisions or corps. Distributed
throughout the country broken ur I
post and garrison duty, what else but
confusion and laundering could be ex-
pected to ensue when quartermasters
and others who had never seen more
than fragments were called upon for
swift and systematic handling of
large bodies of men? For years the
government has cut the army into
fragment duty, scattered it's staff or
ganization, denied it facilities for
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-10-08

preston In words that are likely to he
remembered as long as the English
language endures. Now. as then,
queen has been chosen for murder be-
cause she was queen, but i'm this case
it WIS a queen beloved by all her peo-
pie. 1t is scarcely conceivable. says
a writer in Hampers Weekly, tihnIt a..
Austrian or Hungarian even am am
archist, could have been found to
raise his dagger against the beloved
Elizabeth, who was beloved of all her
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-10-08

corps drill, and it's staff experience for
transportation, refused to keep re-
serve stock of munitions, equipments,
etc. And suddenly, when called on to
exhibit all these, naturally We have
incompetent and fioundering officials.
The Las Guasimas fight, which is
graphically illustrated by the plan
drawn from notes taken in the field
by Mr.. Whitney, was, however, not, as
spoken of and written about by
those who did not see it, blunder,
but a carefully and skillfully planned
attack, which cleared the road to San
tiago, and thoroughly tested the cour-
age, determination and craftsmanship
of the present generation of Ameri-
cans, from the lowest to the highest
born. from the wage-worker to the
gentleman of fortune, and not one of
them was found deficient.
Now that the war is over comes the
all-important question of deciding
what we are to do with the conquered
territory. On this question of colon
ial expansion the Hon. John G. Car
Isle, ex-secretary of the treasury,
contributes very conservative article
to the Harper's. He says that even if
the permanent acquisition of the col
onial possessions of Spain were de-
sired under any circumstances, we
suit of this war which we went into
solely in the interest of
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-10-08
LITERARY NOTES.

Next to the work of Nansen, that
of DIR. Sven Hedin is the most pictw-
esque and important THAT has been
accomplished of late years. DR.. Hedin
is Swede, a native of Stockholm, and
still is in the prime of early manhood.
Ever since he was a child his absorb
ing passion has been geography,
and he has studied under the best mas
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-10-08

New York harbor would leap to arms.
Patriotism, like love, may die death
from which there is no resuscitation,
and republic has especial reason for
guarding the devotion of it's citizens
from blight by winds of treachery, or
early frosts of ingratitude. At the
present time, the United States may
well be apprehensive lest violence has
been done to thousands of generous
impulses. 1t is not for a country's
good to trifie with men who, for sheer
love, of that country, went marching
to meet the enemies guns with jocund
pride. No matter where the blame
for the wrong lies, or what punish
ment is inflicted, it is impossible to
wipe out the terrible fact that hun
dreds or our soldiers died from star
vation and neglect. In view of all this,
is it not feasible, that in the event of
future conflict, women may be in
trusted with the sacred task of pro-
viding, if not for the well, at least for
the sick?-Self Culture for October.
No more startling or revolving crime
could have been committed '.asan the
murder of THE Empress of Austria. Not
since Marie Antoinette was sent to the
guil has there been a crime more
a potaItshrEeaOmfwytomfwhrwklyyp
apt to awaken that sentiment of Chi
valric pity and Indignation TO which,
ON the earlier occasion, Burke gave eN-
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-10-08

humanity and the right of people to
govern themselves as independent
communities; and that to appropriate
the islands as an indemnity for the
expenditure incurred in the prosecu-
ton of war would place us i'm the hu-
initiating attitude of demanding CON-
pensation for our humanity and love
Of liberty.
The possession of the Philippine
islands, Cuba, Hawaii, the Ladrone ISL
ansis and Puerto Rico, according to
Mr. Carlisle, will not satisfy the ag-
gressive spirit of imperialism-in fact,
it will, he opines, stimulate the desire
for new acquisitions, and we will al
most certainly go on, unless checked
by the armed opposition of other pow
ers, until we have fastened upon the
United States a black and yellow
horde Of conscript citizens to debauch
the suffrage and sap the foundations
of our free institutions. 1t il q per-
manent national policy we are asked
to inaugurate, not merely a tempo
rary departure from the course
marked out by the statesmen of the
past.
The righteous anger will not down
in the breasts of patriotic women as
they contemplate the events of the
to know whether or not, if this coun-
try should soon again be under the
necessity of calling for volunteers to
defend her on the field of battle,
young men from the Golden Gate to
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-10-08

HEART DISEASE
And nervoes ailments are As cufable As
other diseases. I treat nothing else.
j. -. LeOnhardt, Md.
OFFICE 1927 q ST., LINCOLN, NEBR.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-10-08

people, and whose person formed, h
is not too much to say, one of the
strongest bonds of the dual monarchy.
Only a foreigner could do it, and il Is
not wonderful tfat Austrian mobs
should have risen against Italian resi-
DENTS in Austria to avenge the crime
of an italian.
And there is no reason to suppose
THAT the wretch who committed his
crime as am Italian. He was a murder
er in his character of an enemy of the
human race Envy, hatred, and malice,
and all uncharitableness are of no
country. Neither are they of amy time.
We are apt to look upon anAarchism AZ
a new disease. In fact, it is as old az
failure. The murder of Marie Antoin-
cite reminds us that when the failures
of society gain control TO society, they
will revenge themselves upon it's sue
cesses, and without respect of persons.
A hundred years ago the cry was aais-
tOcratics to the lantern. Now it is.
Down with the burgoise" When tine
Spanish anarchists destroyed a theatre
for the supposed purpose of killing a
parsonage who escaped, their organs
proclaimed the massacre to be never
thepess a success, since only well-to-tso
persons were killed. Whoever is out of
debt and whoever is conltentetl, is a
mark for the modern Atiullamtes.
The editors of McClure's Magazine
have secured for the October number a
human document" of the recent war
of the highest interest and value. 1t
is diary kept by the British consul
at Santiago de Cuba from the day be-
fore the arrival of Cervera's fleet I'M
til the day after the American army
took possession of the city. Mr.. Rams
den, the author, had been British con-
sui at Santiago for nearly rorty
years. During the siege he was the
special guardian and advisor OIL the
panic-stricken foreign residents, and
was in close confidential communica-
ton with the Spanish authorities,
evil and military. Under the great
labors and hardships of his position
he finally fell i'll, and, soon after the
died.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-10-08


writer of distinction and author of
Captain Lettarblair," begins the first
of a seies of articles on the Dramatic
Outlook" in the October issue of The
American Queen. The series promises
to comel a great deal of attention from
students of the drama. Rita" 1.-THE ia
nous noveiist), Ellen Thorueycroft
Fowler and Annie S. Swan contribute
three new short stories, all of which
are copiously illustrated. Abby E.
Underwood and Alex. Rummler have
three ages of Illustrations of the fall
and winter fashion. There are two
special articles on how a self-srpport-
ing woman may dress we'll ON 500
year. Each article gives the List and
prices of the necessary articles tina,
should go to make up a wOman's
wardrobe. There are number of spe-
cial articles on various subjects, In
cluding cookery, embroidery work, the
toilet, etiquette, the new dress goods
and trimmings, how the hair should
be worn by the various types of wo>
men. The October issue of the Amerd-
can Queen is well up to its usual hign
standard The issue contains about a
hundred original Illustrations.
Men go to war to fight. To fight
means ait times to march all night 70
go hungry, to get wet. Those with
no stomach for such adventure should
stay at home; it is not pleasure out
ing. But the deprivations that come
as the natural result of things may be
greatly and unnecessarily increased,
through uniearned, stupid manage
ment, and of this there is much in the
Santiago campaign.
Mr.. Oaspar Whitney, who contrib
utes a complete and consecutive mar
rative of the campaign, with thrilling
personal experiences, to the October
number of Harper's Magazine, thinks
it might not inappropriately be called
a campaign of blunders. First of all,
was the infirmity of purpose at wash
ington; then the choice of Tampa, ut
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-10-08
on THE DESERT OF fAKLA.xAKAN

tiers, including the greatest, Baron
Richthofen, OF Berlin. AS a prepare
tive for scientific research he made
three preliminary Journeys into Asia,
and in 1893 started on his trip through
Asia, an account of which appears I'm
the October number of Harper's Maga-
zine, and later, probably in OctOber
his book, Through Asia, win be pub
lished.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

Some one might assume from the
gossip now current In the public press
that our soldiers just returning from
the war are not proud OF the victories
they have gained and of the hardships
endured. We venture the statement
that when the troops are once at home
again 1t will be found on investigation
that each soldier who went to the front,
full OF enthusiasm for his country, has
returned with the same spirit OF pa
triotism and resolution which inspired
him at his enlistment; and that, not
withstanding the hardships that many
OF them have been called upon to en-
dure and the privations that many Of
them have suffered, each and all will
say that they are proud to be numbered
among the defenders of our country !;
and that, instead of fault-fiuding be-
cause OF the hardships and inconven-
fences incident to the war, they have
no apologies to make or explanations
to offer for anything that they have
been compelled to undergo. Let the
spirit OF the soldiers inspire those who
have remained at home and who hay q
turned critic, to say better things Of
their comrades who have so nobly done
their part in the war just closed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

Auditor Gaghan is always on the
watch for an opportunity to accommo-
date the public and save money for the
tax payers, and one OF his little schemes
which will have tendency to save
considerable in the long run is indicated
by the following item in the Sentinel:
Auditor Gaghan's scheme to remedy
the trouble with the steam radiators in
the lower corridor of the court house
will we'll repay the trouble. On ac-
count OF the nearness to the doors, the
steam in these radiators condenses rap
idly, and requires constant attention to
empty the water. The intention is to
connect the overflow direct with the
boiler, so that the radiators will be
kept free of water at all times and also
will prevent wastage of water.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

Two OF the leading newspapers of the
United States, both Democratic in
politics, namely the New York Herald
and the New York Sun, are having a
lively tilt with the question of scandals
in the War Departments management
of the army A few days ago the New
York Herald printed a heart-rending
story concerning one Delwin Bell, one
OF Roosevelt's Rough Riders. The
details of his martyrdom and neglect,
all ascribed to the incapacity of army
officials, was story 80 full of fheart-rend-
ing details that one might not wish to
read it. They were careful to bring in
the camp, with its pest-holes and the
hospital-ships with its horrors, to-
gether with all the general infamy
possible to be heaped on the heads OF
men who happLn to be officials in pub
lie places. The New York Sun of Sept.
Z, contains reply to the scandalous
story of the Herald in the form of a
statement from Mrs. Bell, the mother
OF the unfortunate young man referred
to in the Herald. She says this sensa.
tlonal story about her son has done a
grievous wrong to both mother and
son. "There is scarcely a word ol
truth in it, from beginning to end.'
Mrs. Bell went to Montauk Point tC
meet her son, who was supposed to be
among the first OF those who would ar
rive at that place. The facts are tha
the young man was i'll and was left IL
the hospital at Siboney. He had re
covered sufficiently, however, to reacl
Montauk few days ago, when he wa
met by his mother. She says that b,
had SO much improved as to be able t,
travel, that his mind was clear, an,
that he was on fair road to recovery
This is another refutation OF an jnfa
nous attempt on the part OF leading
Democratic papers to stir up strife In tn
country and poison the public min
against the management OF affairs i
the War Department with the singl
purpose OF injuriDg the Republica
party in the coming campaign. 1t is
source OF pleasure to the managers {
the Republican campaign that the
need not appeal to the Republica
press for defense Of those vile charges
So good Democratic paper as tn
: New York Sun will be believed whe
great questions are In controversy.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
NOT THE OLD FLAG
The 2lst Boys Meet with a Disap-
pointment.

The 21st Regiment o. v. 1. which
holds its annual reunion at Bowling
Green on Thursday and Friday OF this
week, met with disappointment in
regard to their old battle flag, which
they had hoped to be able to unfurl at
the reunion.
They sent to the adjutant generals
Office for the flag and when the pack
age was opened on Monday they dis
covered flag which proved to be the
one presented the regiment at the time
they were mustered out at Washington
after the war was over.
The old flag, which the regiment
carried through the conflicts, was pre-
sented to the regiment at Cincinnati
by the ladies. The flag was taken from
the regiment on Septembet 20, 1863,
when 1t was captured by the confeder-
ates at Chickamauga. 1t was tattered
and torn by shot and shell, so that it
presented sorry sight, but bespoke a
record to be proud of. The members
OF the regiment are somewhat cha
grined by the action of the adjutant
general in sending them the flag he
did, as the regiment organized an
association and has been trying for two
years to get the old regimental flag here,
as the regiment was made up princi-
pally from Wood, Hancock, Williams
aud Paulding county men.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

A Republican paper is one that sup
ports the principles and nominees OF
the party, so we always supposed.
There are few papers that pretend to
be Republican in Northwestern Ohio
that are acting very strangely OF late.
The mere fact that postoffices are not
dispensed according to the wishes of
Republican editors should not be con-
sldered sufficient excuse for those same
editors to go back on their party.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

The wooing OF the free silver Demo
Gratis at this time, in an attempt to win
back the Democratic press, which re-
pudiated free silver in 1896, reads like
a work OF fiction. That some OF the
most important Democratic newspapers
in the country are forever committed
against the free silver course there can
be no doubt; and some of the free silver
papers say that they are "very sorry''
to have to admit it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

The Sun Vapor Street light company
have made proposition to the village
of Perrysburg to substitute another
style of gasoline lamp for the one now
in use in our village. AS yet the
Council has not agreed to the use of
this new lamp, and it is to be hoped no
experiments will be made in lights
other than that made by electricity,
and the sooner we have electricity the
better it will be for the town.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

Santiago merchants express a strong
desire for the disbandment of the Gu
ban army, and state that trade will not
revive until this is done SO that plant
crs may go into the interior with safety
and resume the cultivation of the land.
They declare that the cuban soldiers
are menace to the peace and tranquil
ity of the island. A strong sentiment
In favor of annexation is growing
among the business element.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

Elmer q. McClelland who is the Re
publican candidate for Prosecuting at
torney OF Wood county, has an excellent
record back of him, made while he
was acting Prosecutor on account OF
the illness of Mr.. Murphy. The voters
will make no mistake in casting their
ballots for him. He Is an attorney Of
rare ability and great energy and with
the experience he has had in the
Office he is the most competent to serve
the people in the important office o.
Prosecutor.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

From the baby talk OF some OF the
soldiers and the ranting howls Of many
of the newspaper writer's, it would seem
that many of the soldiers did not Yolun-
teer thier services TO their country
with the expectation of suffering any
hardships, or running any risk of con-
tracing disease. Considering all
things the number OF deaths In camp
is not remarkable, and many Of those
can attribute their sufferlngs TO their
own carelessness. But OF course it it
expected that the Democratic editors
will be able to blame Mckinley for al
the loss OF life and much OF the home
sickness OF the army.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

That catch basin on the corner OF
Louisiana avenue and Front street
should be filled up, pulled up, cleaned
up or blown up, Or something done to
stop the death dealing stencil it has
been breathing out upon an innocent
public for the past two weeks or more
It is shame that such a disease
breeder will be allowed upon one of the
most prominent corners of the town.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
County CommIssloners Organize.

On Monday last the County Commits
sionere organized, it being their first
meeting with their new member
Josiah Smith. Fred Brand was chosen
president of the board, and the county
was divided into the following work
ing districts:
Smith-Liberty, Henry, Bloom, Port
age, Montgomery and Perry.
Gundy-Jackson, Milton, Weston
Grand Rapids, Washington, Plain ant
Freedom.
Brand-Middleton, Webster, Center
Troy, Perrysburg, Lake and Ross.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

If the editor of the B. G. Tribune
could see how ridiculous he makes his
paper appear by reason of his constant
childish attemps to belittle editor
Brewer who happened to scceed in get
ting the appointment as Postmaster OF
B. G., he certainly would cease his
vaporings and fill his paper with some
thing more interesting to his readers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

The Toledo police board have unan-
imously voted for curfew ordinance
compelling children to come home to
their mothers as early as p. m. in The
Winter and 8 p. m. in the Summer.
This may not seem exactly necessary
under certain conditions, but it may be
the means of accomplishing much good
in the end. Home is a good place for
children and "others."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
Death OF ". A. Haas.

On Friday evening, September Is,
occurred the death of Vitas A. Haas at
his home on Clark street, East Toledo.
after an illness of nearly three months
duration.
Deceased was formerly resident ol
this place, having been born and raised
here. and until about eight years ago
resided here, wheu he accepted a posi-.
tion as inspector in the Toledo Bridge
Works and moved to Toledo.
He was about 36 years of age, and a
man of excellent character and moral
standing and has many friends in this
vicinity who deeply deplore his early
demise.
Besides a father and mother, three
brothers and one sister, he leaves 9
grief stricken widow and two small
children to cherish the memory of |
kind and affectionate husband ant
| father.
The funeral services were conducte,
at st. Rose de Lima Catholic church il
this place on Monday at 10 o'clock a. m
by Rev. G. 81. Rieken, assisted by Rey
p. O'Brien of East Toledo, and his re
mains were placed at rest In the Cath
Olic cemetery.
Branch No. "a G. M. B. A. of Eas
Toledo, OF which the deceased wa
president, together with the branc
from this place attended the funera
in body.
The floral tributes were numerou
and beautiful and showed the esteer
and regard in which he was held b
his fellow workmen and associates.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

The Democratic party is as much a
free-coinage party in 1898 as it was in
1896. The proof OF this statement is
found in the fact that the men who led
the Bryan campaign are the men who
are leading the campaign for the cleo
tion of the 56th Congress.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

Some people have meyer yet learned
to associate with war the great fact
that 1t always entails suffering
Neither the wisdom OF man nor the
luxuries which wealth affords can pre-
vent the monster OF suffering from ap-
pearing on the battlefield, in the hos
pital, and in the camp, and as we'll to
the army in transit.