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Arizona republican., 1898-07-08

Colorado delegation went over the Colorado Midland and arrived in Salt Lake in time for the opening of the convention.
Arizona republican., 1898-07-08

Porter & Co.'S first class stages make close connections with arriving trains, as also with trains going to Bowie. Special accommodations provided for trips to and from Globe
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06
SLICK PErE,s WATCH DEAL.

Bought Them at sails Each and Sold
Them to SwindIers for SO Apiece.
From the Philadelphia Record: An
old-time detective the other day was
discussing with some sleuths new in
the profession the methods of up-to-
date swindlers. After deprecating the
originality of the modern crook, he told
of what he considered the sharpest
game he ever saw worked. 81 suppose
you fellows know" he said, that dur
ing Centennial year Philadelphia was a
hotbed of bunco-steerers and sharpers
of every description. Well, l was de-
tailed to keep an eye on these gentry,
and in time l became acquainted with
most of the big ones who were gen.
orally exceedingly bright men. One, in
particular, who was known as Slick
Pete l took a great liking to, for he
had an ineXhaustible fund of humor
and was good-hearted chap. Toward
the end of the Centennial exhibition,
one day l dropped into downtown
auction room, where some fake jewelry
was being sold. A lot of watches were
offered and | saw that they had been
made evidently for bunco-steering pur-
poses for the works were good, and the
cases were made to look like solid gold.
They were finally knocked down for
S2.15 a piece, and l saw the buyer was
Slick Pete Jewelry was out of his
line, but knew he had some SCHEME
in view. Two months passed before |
again saw Pete, and then | asked him
what he had done with the watches.
He began to laugh, and said: oh.
skinned some swindler with them
Then followed the explanation. He had
hired a room and inserted an adver-
tisement in various papers something
like this: 'Found-A solid gold watch
Elgin works. Loser pay costs. Apply,
ETC. Nearly every crook in town an
swered the ad. and clSimed the watch.
Pete, who made UP as an old man,
seemed a mark, and the 'fly' crook, In
his hurry to depart, made but cursory
examination. The costs $40, were in
variably handed over, and in two days
Pete had disposed of his stock"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06
SAVINGS BANK FOR SOLDIERS.

Run by the Government for Sums of
Not Less Than So.
From the Kansas City Journal: 1t
may not generally be known that for
many years the general government
has conducted a savings bank for the
accommodation of certain citizens. An
act of congress of the date of May 10,
1872, provides that any soldier in the
army may deposit with any paymaster
his savings in sums not less than So,
and it shall be the duty of the paymas-
ter to supply the soldier with deposit
book. in which are entered the amounts
of his deposits. When the deposits
have reached the sum of $50 the gov
eminent is required to pay the depos-
itor interest at the rate of per cent
per annum. Having once deposited a
sum of money the depositor is not per-
mitted to draw it until the date of his
discharge. The deposits are exempt
from attachment for debt, but they for
felt it to the government If the depos-
itor deserts from the army. The gcv
eminent assumes the responsibility for
all such deposits and defaulting pay
master can work the soldiers no in
jury. Paymaster I1ucker once told the
writer that about 80 per cent OF the en-
listed men in the regular army awaited
themselves of this privilege.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

The bicycle has now become a con-
Hrmed parliamentary institution in
Austria. In few days, by special ar
rangement of the president, suitable
room will be provided within the pre-
cincts of the reichsrath to accommo-
date the machines OF deputies. AT
present many of the 425 members are
familiar with the wheel. Every day
sees the number increase, and in a very
short time half the house ought to DO
fiocking to parliament on wheels-unit-
co at last In sport If not in politics.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06
Almost ralIsod His Life Away.

The longest speech on record was
made by Mr.. De Cosmos in the legisla-
ture OF British Columbia when a meas
ure was pending to confiscate the lands
of settlers. He was in hopeless min
GRITTY, and the enemy expected to rush
the bill through at the end of the ses-
sion. 1t was 10 O'Clock in the morn
ing; at noon the next day, II no action
were taken the act of confiscstion
would fail De Cosmos arose, spoke
for twenty-six hours continuously, and
then, with baked lips, bloodshot eyes
and almost dead with fatigue, he won
the victory that nearly cost him his
life.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06
scared BY WAR.


"a buy hhc Ihsb''AS ~ Nh5 OAAy
Of Washington.
Rumors of war IRE sometimes as ter
rifying as war itBflf and stories of the
operations of spiel do not have a reas-
surfing effect upPn nervous people.
There are, doubtless, no more spies in
Washington than elsewhere, but the
sHy-story field has been worked there
almost to the limit, plenty of people
believing the mos cxtravagant lie that
fancy can devise. AS a result to act
out of the ordinary Or bear the slight
est resemblance to a Spaniard Is
enough to throw one under suspicion.
sometimes with amusing results One
night last week about midnight a we'll
dressed man allghted from 14th
street car, leaving on the seat a pack
age abcu. sly indhes long and an inch
and half In diameter. The conductor
was posted on the spy question and
orer 4 it with trembling hands. 1t con
tanned tin box, winch in turn in
closed two sticks of dynamite. He
shcced them tc the motorman those
superior kno%iedee led him TO suggcs.
that they were arranged to be exploded
by means of e,ec rc wires Whccoapon
the two nearly expired of fright. After
hurried consuhation they decided to
go toward the city. Very slowly the
motorman applied the current, fearing
every instant that the dynamite might
explode, while, to prevent all possible
EARRING and reduce the danger to
minimum, the conductor stocd
holding the deadly box. At
Ninth street and Pennsylvania avenue
the conductor passed his awful burden
and the story connected with it into the
custody of a police officer, who at once
abandoned his beat and fastened to the
police station. The sergeant on duty
had read how Spanish spies blew up
powder mills, and handled the death
dealing box quite gingerly, passing it,
after an inspection as hurried as his
dignity would permit to the night clerk,
who watched 1t until morning, when
not engaged in wiping cold, clammy
sweat from his brow. The next day it
was taken to the navy yard, where an
expert classed it as something new in
the internal machine line, though
doubtless none the less dangerous for
that reason. He carried 1t to a seclud-
ed spot, made an electrical connection
and pressed the button, while all pres
ent held their breath and ears. No ex-
plosion followed, and the current was
turned on again, with more care this
time but without results. At the sec
ond failure a messenger boy looked
over the shoulder of the serious-faced
expert and cried: Jaw, gway; l know
wot dat is. ItsFytte of dose t'ings they
puts in de glims wot de fly cop carries
on his bike and runs de 'lectric light
With a look Of disgust the boy walked
away, arranging his messages, while
the expert began to explain why the
presence of spies rendered extra pre-
cautions necessary.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Get up early and hear the birds
sing" advises the Boston Herald, the
music begins about o'clock" 1t isn't
absolutely necessary, however to sit
up the night before and walt for the
concert.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06
1mnortnnt to NratNern.

Ths manufacturers of Costqfia have been
compelled to spend hundreds OF thousands OF
dollars to familiprze the public with the sig
nature of Chas H. Fletcher. This has been
necesstated by reason Of pirates counterfeit
ing the Custora trade mark This counter
feiting is u crime not only against the proprie-
tors of Castoria, but against the growing
generation All persons should be careful to
see that Castoria bears the signature of Chas.
H Fletcher, If they would guard the health OF
their children. Parents and mothers, in par
ticular, ought to carefully examine the
Castoria advertisements which have been APP
pearing in this paper. and to remember that
the wrapper of every bottle of genuine Castoria
bears the fac-simile signature of Chas. II.
Fletcher. under whose supervision it has been
manufactured continuously for over thirty
years
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06
Chean burglar Alarm.

A neat and cheap burglar alarm
which will not fail consists of rub
Der bulb to which is attached a tube
with a whistle at the outer end, the
air being exhausted from the bulb. The
tube is then shut in the crack of the
door, and, being released when the
door is opened, blows the whistle.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Dr.NIofFetts TEETnINA Creething Powders
is not u Patent Medicine but legitimate
remedy that many distinguished Physicians
recommend. and why viii you delay giving
1t when it viii save the lie of your teethng
babe? TEETHlNA acts promptly in Aiding
Digestion Regulating the Bowels ana restor-
ing baby to health and strength, and making
teethipg easy
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

and liberal commissions, re fund the cash for
all goods not giving the consumer satisfaction
Long terms of credit First-class scheme
statesmen wanted. No bond required, Sales
made from photngr lphs. We guarantee 5000
per month on mail orders. Address with stamp,
Brenard Mfg. Co.. Iowa City, Iowa
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Women say they would rather mar
ry bear than IL man shorter than
they are.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

"All honor to the new navy!" ex-
claims the Detroit Free Press. In view
of a well-known occurrence at Manila
we would like to inquire what is the
matter with our old navy also?
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

is unequalled for Rheumatism. Neuralgia,
Colds Catarrh, Burns, Cuts, etc. Ask your
Druggist for it and take no substitute,
Agents wanted in new 'rrtorv, Send for
circulars. BlLLINGToN's LlNlMENT Co., NEW
ORLEANS. La.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Spain certainly experienced a great
deal of trouble in Manila Bay, but her
warships were at the bottom OF it
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Women are naturally of n clingtns
nature but they are not in it with n
man when it comes to hanging on to II
dollar
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

never knew their worth The Fast Sergeant
until used them for the cure of chronic
dyspepsia. For two years l suffered and
doctored for the aggrnvating trouble but
could only be helped temporarily.
II think dyspepsia is one of the most
stubborn oe ailments, and there is scarcely
a clerk or office man but what is more or
less victim. Some days ! could eat any
thing, while at other times l would DO
starving. Those distressed pains would
force me to quit work.
II tried hot-water treatment thorough
ly, but it did not infect my case. / have
tried many advertised remedies but they
would help only for time. A friend OF
mine recommended DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, but did not think
much of them.
81 finally was induced to try the pills and
commenced using them. After taking few
doses found much relief. do not remem-
Der how many boxes OF the pills used, but
l used them until the old trouble stopped
know they will cure dyspepsia of the worst
form and ! am pleased to recommend
them"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
dealers, or will be sent postpaid on receipt
of price, 80 cents a box or six boxes for
$3.50, by addressing Dir. williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady n. Y.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Women talk more apout Il man who
marries twice than they do about ~
man who does not marry ut all.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

CoSMO BUTTERMILK TOILET SOAP
makes the skin soft, white and healthy.
Sold everywhere.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Happy is the woman who has as
many changes of gowns as she has of
mind.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06
A oUARDsMAN's TROUBLE.
From tho Detroit (Mich.) journal.

The promptness with which the National
Guard of the different states responded to
President McKinley's call for troops at the
beginning of the war with Spain made the
whole country proud of its citizen soldiers.
In Detroit there are few guardsmen more
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

The turtle may he slow but surely
gets there in time for the soup.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Pawnbroker signs are worth more
than Spanish As.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06
SPANISH CROOKS.
OFFICIAL CORRUPTION POL
LUTES NATION.

An Instance Showing Its Prevalence
During the Civil War-Told by a
Secret Service Officer OF the Com
fedcrate States. v
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

The French chef broils the Spanish
1nackerel, but the American humorist
roasts IL
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Stop scratching and rubbing. Heyer' g
Plickley- Heat Powder will cure Heat. AT all
druggists. % cents Box
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

popular and efficient
than Max r. Davies,
first sergeant of Co. B.
He has been a resident
of Detroit for the past
six years, and his home
is at 4l6 Third Avenue.
For four years he was
connected with the
well known Wholesale
drug house Of Farrand,
Williams g. Clark, in
the capacity of book
keeper.
II have charged up
many thousand orders
for Dr., Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, "
said Mr.. Davies, but
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

For a perfect complexion and a clear,
healthy skin, use COSMO BUTTERMlLk
SOAP. Sold everywhere.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Man is made of dust and with lit
tie too much irrigation his name is
mud.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Heyer's Prickley- Heat Powder is perfectly
harmless can be used on the youngest child
AT all druggists. 20 cents box.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Don't you find as you grow older
that it is easier to be Soodt
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

A womans idea of making name
for herself is to marry well.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Every dog has his day-but the cat
has a monopoly on the nights.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Take Cascarets Candy Cathlrtls. los. or s5c
liC' u T. luil 70 cure, 4rl~sists rsiGu4 money
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Piso's Cure for Consu mption is our only
medicine for coughs and colds.-Mrs. 9.
Beltz, 439 sth ave, Denver, Col. , Nov. 8, '95
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Strange as it may appear, nations al
ways go to war for the sake of peace.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartc cure constipation forever.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

A women does not care how warm
her dress really is if 1t looks cool,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Women go crazy twice year over
house cleaning.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-01-06
Hurt While Coastinx.

What came near being a fatal accident
occurred at PlattsmOuth one day last week.
While coastng IN the long Main Street
hill a tobOggan carrying four young boys
ran into a sleigh crossing the path and the
two front lads were thrown against the
iron braces with sufficient force to infiict
severe scalp wounds and render them I'M
conscious for some time. The tive boys
in the rear escaped with nothing worse
than a bad fright. The two injured lads
were taken to a Doctors office nearby,
where their Wounds were dressed and their
parents summoned to look after them.
Max Chapman, the larger of the two, was
able to walk home with assistance, but the
wounds sustained by the younger, Tom
Swearengen, necessitated taking several
stitches and left him in a critical condition.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-01-06
SIX PERISH IN A FIRE
ALL MEMBERS OF A JERSEY
CITY FAMILY.
Robert A. Van Wyck Becomes Mayor
Of the Second City of the World
With Little Ceremony Other
Items of Interest.
Six Perish in a Fire.

Six members of one family were killed
by flames and smoke in a fire that occurred
early Sunday morning in a tenement
house in Jersey City. The dead are:
Apolph Reich, AZ years, the father; Emma
Reich, AZ years, the mother; Title Reich,
aged %; Albert Reich, IA years; Ida Reich,
aged IL years; Gustave Reich, 8 years.
Several engine companies responded
promptly TO the alarm and in a short time
the fire was out. Then began the search
which disclosed three charred bodies
against the wall at the foot of the stairs.
They were those of AdOlph Reich, his
daughter Title and little Gustave. The
father had fallen upon the daughter and
his sou was in his arms. They were
burned almost beyond recognition.
In the basement of the house the search
ing party stumbled over the remains of
Ida and Albert, two blackened corpses
with arms entwined. Portions of the
limbs had been entirely burned away and
the faces horribly diotOrted.
The mother was found in the dining
room. She was but slightly burned. She
undoubtedly died from SuffOcatiOn.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-01-06
Cannibal Island Currency.

Curious moneys are used in the Can
nibal Islands. The inhabitants of San
ia Cruz use for money rope ends an
inch thick and ornamented with scar
let feathers which are worn about the
waist. The money of Solomon Island
consists Of shells about the size of
shirt buttons. . They are threaded on
strings about four yards long and dis
tinguished as red and white money.
Dog teeth are of higher value and are
worn on strings about the neck. Mar
BILE rings are considered valuable mon
ey. The currency table in these islands
would be about as follows:
Ten cocoanuts equal n string Of
white money.
Ten strings of white money equal
M dogs tooth.
Ten strings of dogs teeth equal one
lisa or fifty dolphin's teeth.
Ten lisa equal n fine woman.
One marble ring equals m head Of
head-antlers, or n good hog, or one
useful young man.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-01-06
OHIO AGAINST HANNA
OPPOSITION FORCES ORGANIZE
BUCKEYE LEGISLATURE.
Radical Change i'm the Situation
the Only Thing that Can Save
Him-Other Items.
Mark Hanna Beaten.

Much interest has been manifested in
the organization of the Ohio state legiSla-
ture at Columbus, as it was considered to
forecast Mark Hanna's chances to sue
ceed himself as United States senator.
The contest in the house was between
Mason, an anti Hanna man, and BOXwell,
the Hanna candidate, The first ballot re-
suited: Mason 81, Boxwell 81. Mason
was declared elected amid great excite
ment.
All were present i'm the senate except
Burke of Cleveland, an anti-Hanna repub-
lican, and Weight, fusionist, from Cincin-
natl. The vote stood Is to IL in favor
of the democrats, who elect all the
officers.
The result of the organization The leg
~iSlature has revived the rumors that the
Hanna mel would combine with the gold
democrats for the election of Calvin S.
Brice, a gold standard democrat, rather
b have Mayor Mckisson and Gov.
Bushnell elected for the long and short
terms as the silver representatives.
1t is conceded that Speaker Mason will
dispense all the patronage of the house in
the interest of Mckisson and Bushnell,
and Hanna's defeat is conceded, unless a
radical change is made within the next
week,
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-01-06
Prison Scandal.

A report as to the penitentiary scandal
has been submitted to Gov. Holcomb by
Expert Accountant Jewell. 1t discloses
irregularities a%ggregating $685., S71.S7. Mr..
Jewell says that only $5,525.04 is recover
able by suit against bondsmen or the men
responsible. The report scores the con-
tract system formerly in vogue as against
the present state control, saying that the
former resulted in a steal of over $500, 900.
Under the contract system ~convicts cost
the state about S13 a month, and under the
state control 4 fraction over So. 1t adds
that the profit of the contractors from De-
tober l, 1887, 10 August l, 1895, was m
what Oyer $500, 600.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-01-06
SUFFERS FOR HIS wIFE.s CRIME
Actor Burgess Spends Eight Years
in Prison for q Heartless Woman.

Actor Burgess Spends Eight Years
in Prison for a Heartless Woman.
Out of eight years of disgrace, of felon's
stripes, Of silent martyrdOm for an I'M
worthy woman's sake, Edward Burgess
was %pardoned from the prison at Sing Sing,
Y. Y, on Saturday by Gov. Black.
Late in the summer of 1888 Burgess was
engaged to go to Chicago for a two weeks
appearance at the Olympic theater.
He insisted that his wife accompany
him, as he would be gone perhaps a
month, and she was not averse to max
ing the trip. Shortly after they
boarded the train Burgess discovered
that his wife had quite a roll of money.
She evaded his question about it, but he
finally drew from her that she had obtained
the money from the sale of her sisters dia-
monds. She had pawned the jewels and
had realized about $3.50 on them.
1t developed that she had stolen the dia-
monds, and when she was arrested Bur-
CESS, to save her, declared that he was the
guilty person. Adhering to his confession,
he was sentenced and served eight years
of the sentence. His wife never called Oh
him at the prison, and he does not know
where she is.