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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07
Continued from list Page.)

Come up and take something,
gentleman" to the croud in the
saloon and needing no second invi-
tation they focked &upsone and all.
Some took beer, some whiskey,
some soda pop and some ginger ale
but the colonel called for a gin
cocktail, and Sparks and Page to
be in company did likewise.
There's nothing like a gin cock
tail to tone up q mans system"
said the colonel, balancing his
glass in the air between him and
the light. Now, some men drink
because they like to and others
drink to be in fashion. but l drink
for my system. The doctors told
me | need i littlo stimplant." and
tipping up his glass he emptied it
at draught with evident relish.
"Now then let's all 60 up to sup
per at the hotel. There's nothing
like cocktail to sharpen a mans
appetite" and waving the bartender
sign to chalk it up, he led the
way up town. The Magnolia House
was popular resort and its front
porch was adorned with large
assembly of gentlemen who were
seated with their feet on the railing
in front and were one and all
smoking and talking with all their
might.
After having shaken hands with
numerous acquaintances the three
entered the dining room and took
seats ata table.
Make my eggs soft boiled in the
shell. mind" said the colonel to the
waiter Soft boiled eggs are good
for the SYSTEM" said the colonel,
and Pm always looking out for
my system
During supper. he entertained
them With short stories, personal
anecdotes and comments on every
thing of interest, and kept up a
constant flow OF talk. After sup
per, being greatly fatigued they
begged the colonel to excuse them
and were shown upstairs to their
room and retired for the night. At
daybreak the next morning they
were awakened by the discharge OF
anvils for the barbecue. The an
wills were placed in front of the
hotel and every discharge shook the
whole house, and finding sleep i'm
possible they arose and dressed.
ITO be Continued Next Week.)
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07
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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07
sCHULENBURG ITEMS.
FROM the Globe. /

IL lOhl llle 0lODe.l
Mrs. Flato and Mrs Yeooer of
Flatonia were here "Wednesday at
tending Mrs. VOTERS birthday
reception.
Some of the "young folks took
n moon LIGHT drive the other night
and report having had a most
delightful time.
NJ ,v,,
of LaGranre visited Mrs. Merrem
in this city last week.
ME- ot4;,,;a poas 81 v,.,,
of4 a'sa U. SILLY lV'os "a o"Nu :i
relatives and friends, returned home
last Saturday, accompanied by her
mother and Miss Cora Kessler.
Miss Minnie Glass, an accom-
plished Young lady of San Marcos
was visiting friends in Schulenburg
last week. 9
r,, p,.. q, ,,n,
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would reflect credit ON onv town
fifteen times the size of Schulen-
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Schnlenburo dude was heard sine.
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the other night. The question was
solved in a short time, as Mr.. Papa
turned Nero loose.
The Globe has contracted Tor a
frstclass serial story, which will
soon make its appearance in our
columns "0'cn lor II
J Mrs. Leitseg of Austin is visit
ing the family Of Mr.. G. II. Rose,
in this city.
George Williams one of onr
thriving farmers. living a few miles
from Schulenburg. has gathered
RI DaleS o' coe'oh up 10 'iiis WIFI
lhg'
After visiting friends in this city
Miss Lille Black returned to hel
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W 4. Morrow OF Suger Land
was IN the city sunday visiting
relatives and friends
MISS -NuI{ " ai"er' uiGet s'eho'ny
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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07
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w, P l.. McCurdy, l. c., Charles
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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07
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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

L. NJ. Kokernot shipped two
cars Of cattle to Algiers, La, Tues
day night.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

School opens next Monday,
The school will be private for the
first month.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09
Music on the Graphophone.

Few people appreciate the marvel.
lows powers Of the Graphophone as an
entertainer. 1t is an instrument
which, though 1t costs much less than
the least expensive musical instru.
ment, will enable Its owner to have
at pleasure music Of any kind-from
that of a bagpipe TO that OF grand
military band. 1t reprOduces vocal
selections and gives one command Of
every pleasure that appeals to the
sense Of hearing. No investment pays
such large returns in pleasure. Be.
sides reproducing the musical and
other records made for entertainment
purposes, the Graphophone will record
Immediately and reproduce at once
and as often as Is desired, your own
words or song, or any sound. By writ.
Ing to Columbia monograph Co.,
720-722 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo-,
you can obtain q catalogue that will
give full information as to prices OF
Graphophone outfits. II
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09

The affair soon became ludicrous, ~
nearly all OF the Spanish shells fell
from two to three miles from the YES
sells at which they wore aimed.
Wichita, June 2.-The Associated
Press boat Dandy, of Port Antonio,
sends details OF the engagement be.
tween Schley's squadron aud the
Spanish forts and feet at Santiago
Tuesday afternoon. The dispatch is
dated June 1, delayed 10 transmission.
The American Squadron, command
ed by Commodore Schley, attacked
the Santiago batteries TuesdOy after
noon and also engaged the Spanish
feet which was lying Ia tha harbor.
The Spanish flagship Cristobal Colon
was struck twice with shells fred
from the US. iTst.class battleship
Massachusetts. The Spanish batter
les were badly damaged by the us.
cruiser New Orleans.
The spanlards fired 10 all, about 300
shots. The Americans fred about
One-fourth that number. No Ameri-
can vessels were injured. The Span
ish loss Is not very heavy
Wichita, June 2.-Persons just ar
rived at Cape Haytien from Santiago,
report the condition Of the people at
Santiago as growing desperate. Food
is scarce and can hardly be secured at
any price The impression is general
among the population, that Santiago
must soon fall into the hands Of the
Americans.
Wichita, June "a dispatch from
Kingston received at $40 AIN. states
that the US. battleship Oregon with
two Others has been ordered TO Santi.
ago to reinforce Schley's fleet. This
fact, together with advlces received
from Key West, indicate that a de-
cisivn battle is sool to be fought Of
Santiago.
Wichita, June The last cable
connecting Cuba with the outside
world was cut last night about
O'Clock. There was only one remain
ing cable connecting Cuba with Spain.
Wichita, June 2-Secretary OF Wal
Alger today sent TO congress a request
for an additional appropriation Of
S54, 100000 to carry on the war.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09
Weather Summary.

Average for month 2i.25; highest
80; warmest day "A; lowest 40; coolest
day 40; days rain fell II; depth Of rain
in inches III; greatestraln In twenty.
four hours 166.
We have not had as great rain
fall during one month for over nine
years. The next greatest was July Of
1889 when we had 1888.
Including the last two days Of April
we have had rain fall OF 1914.
Had hail 18th and 3lst, damage slight.
The showers we're mostly local. A
flood In one place few miles away,
would not stop cultivation.
The rainfall for the past five months
was 18.4S. For the same time last
year was 1926. On Sunday morning
the 18th, we had o rain fall of l.22 10
eighteen minutes. On the evening OF
the 3lst we had another of l.5i In half
an hour.
Creek banks were full most all
month. Wells have raised several
feet more water thanshas been for
several years, Corn is small for the
time Of year. The wheat in low
places injured by water. When there
Is "a heavy shower when wheat is in
bloom 1t often knocks of the bloom.
Look out for shrlveled wheat at
threshing time.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09

1t has been held that consumption
Is hereditary, and the fact that one
person Of a family had died with con-
sumption was considered sure sign
that Others Of that family could not
escape 1t. This is partly true and
partly untrue. A man with weak
lungs Is likely to transmit that weak.
ness to his children. But there Is no
reason In the world why the weakness
should be allowed TO develop. Keep
the lungs full Of rich, red, wholesome
blood, and the weakness will dis
appear. Decaying tissues will be
thrown OF, and new material will be
added until the lungs are we'll and
perfectly strong again. This is the
thing that DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery does. This is what
makes 1t cure 9S per cent Of all cases
Of consumption when 1t Ia taken
according TO directions. tt searches
out disease germs wherever they may
be in the body and forces them out Of
the system. 1t supplies the blood
with rich, life-giving properties. 1t
makes the appetite good, digestion
perfect. Send q cents in one-cent
stamps to Worlds Dispepsary Medi.
cal,Assoclation, Buffalo, n. Y, and
receive DR.. Pierce's zoos page Com
mon Sense Medical Adviser" pro-
fusely illustrated"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09
The Modern Beauty

ThriTes Oh good food and sunshine,
With plenty Of exercise in the open
air Her form CLOVIS with health and
her face blooms with Its beauty. If
her system needs the cleansing action
Of a laxative remedy, she uses the
gentle and pleasant Syrup OF Figs.
Made by the California Fig Syrup
Company.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09

The Wichita Beacon is authority
for the statement that the Postal Tsl.
egrsph Co. is soon 10 build line into
Wellington. The work on the line
will be commenced a. soon as improve
ments are completed TO the present
system In Wichita. The line TO Wei.
lington will extend on 10 Oklahoma
and Texas points.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09
Webb McNaIl Says:

GEO. B. HARRISON B Co.. Editors Advo-
cate and News, Topeka, kas.:
Dear Sirs-I AN more than pleased
with the energy and push displayed by
yourself In the Improvement made upon
the Advocate and News. You have dis
position to publish the news without any
reference TO whom it'll may hurt. Go ahead.
You are all right. Truly yours,
WEBB McNALL
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09
That Belle PLANE Bridge.

That Belle PLANE Bridge.
County Clerk MILFORD Z. Wood, who
went to Belle Plaine last week to 10
'pect the bridge over the Minnesota
river near Belle Plaine, which was
blown from It's foundation during a
recent storm, reports that the bridge
is a total wreck. A new one will
probably be constructed.
The records in the county clerks
office show that this bridge has cost
the county an even $4,000. The
bridge was built In 1885 or 1887 by the
Missouri Valley Bridge Co. of Leaven.
worth. The original cost OF the
bridge was $500. The bridge has q
100 foot iron span on tubular iron
piers % feet high, with a 10 foot ap.
proach on the west, and 2l8 foot pile
bridge on the east, II foot roadway.
1t was blown from Its foundation in
1855 and replaced at a cost OF $500,
the Missouri Valley Bridge Co. doing
the work.
There is little Question but that the
county has been bled Outrageously In
times past by the Missouri Valley
Bridge Co. This company has built
the majority Of bridges In this county
and they have been paid proportion
ately large sums for every contract
they have received. At the time the
Belle PLANE bridge was built the con.
tract for 30 foot span iron bridge
with a IA foot roadway across Slate
creek northeast Of the city. was let to
the same company for sl,5O9, or the
two bridges for 5000. The sum was
OutrageOusly large,
Early in the present year the county
commissioners requested the Missouri
Valley Bridge Co. to send an inspector
down to examine the Belle PLANE
bridge, as It was thought to be unsafe.
An expert spent day looking over
the bridge and remained here during
the session OF the board attempting
to secure the contract for repairing
the bridge at Oxford. The contract
was secured by the Youngstown
Bridge Co. OF Youngstown, o., and
the Missouri Valley Bridge Co. filed a
bill against the county for S2l 20, for
the expenses Of their bridge expert.
The bill was allowed. Recently the
county clerk, at the request Of the
commissioners notified several bridge
companies, among them the Missouri
Valley Bridge Co., of work cOntem-
plated by the county, so that they
could all put In bids at the next meet.
ing Of the board. In writing to the
Missouri Valley Bridge Co. the county
clerk inclosed the warrant for s2l.2O
which had not been sent before, owing
to being overlooked. Saturday the
county clerk received a letter from
Missouri Valley Bridge Co., In which
the warrant was returned, with gen.
erous explanation to the effect that
they couldn't think Of allowing the
county to pay the expenses OF their
representation in examining the Belle
PLANE bridge. When the bill was
fled 1t was accompanied by a sworn
statement that 1t was true, just and
legally due from the county. This
bill would not have been filed
against the county If the contract for
repairing the Oxford bridge had been
let to them. Besides the Missouri
Valley Bridge Co. has heard that the
bridge at Belle PLANE has blown
down again and they no doubt expect
to receive the contract for replacing
it the second time.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09


fyo are not already Its list subscription
guaranteed satisfaction
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09

The Advocate and News has received
similar opinions from large number OF
other prominent Kansas reformers, cop
ies Of which will be sent on application.
The publishers are trying to make IL
worth 3 year, but the price Is kept at
&. They are endeavoring to publish a
clean, honest paper, that shall be vigor-
Gus and uncompromislng in upholding
the principles Of true reform and defend
ing the interests Of the people against
Legitimate encroachments of private
monopolies. The Advocate and News
publishes twenty pages every Wednes-
day, full of live, interesting news and
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09
THE COLLIER
MERRIMAC SUNK.
Blown Up by Sampson to Blockade
the Entrance to the Harbor.
THE CREW TAKEN PRISONERS.
Cervera Sent a Note to Sampson,
Saying He Would Exchange
Them-The Bombardment.

Wichita, June 4.-Although Wash
ingtOn has received no official advlces
from Santiago, there is little reason
to doubt that the Merrimac was sunk
in the entrance to Santiago harbor
yesterday morning. Her entire crew
were saved. After the vessel was sun
the crew were unable to make their
way back through the storm Of shot
and shell, and were forced TO proceed
to the Spanish flagship, where Adj
miral Ceryera took them on board
unframed, Cervera, after the bom-
bardment ceased, under flag Of truce
sent word to Admiral Sampson that
the Merrimac'S crew would be ex-
changed for Spanish prisoners, adding
that in the meanwhile the American
sailors would be protected and treat
ed with the greatest kindness.
The Merrimac was an old collier,
and the Washington officials think
she was sent In for the purpose of be-
ing sunk to block up the entrance OF
Santiago harbOr and prevent the
Cadlz fleet from entering to reinforce
Cervera. The fact that her crew was
specially selected and consisted OF
only eight men, tends to confirm this
belief.
Wichita, June 4.-The Spaniards at
Santiago are engaged In dynamitlng
the remains OF the collier Merrimac
in the Santiago harbor entrance, for
the purpose OF clearing the entrance
for the Cadiz fleet, which is believed
to be on its way to reinforce Cervera's
fleet.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09
Notice of Final Settlement.

In the probate court Of Sumner county. In the
state OF Kansas.
Estate OF ]. E. Bridgwater, deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested
In the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified
that at the next regular term Of the above
named court, to be begun and held at its
court room In the court house In the city OF
wellington, Sumner county. Kansas, on the
6rst Monday In the month Of July, A. d.
1898. shall, on the 9th day OF July, 1898. al
10 o'clock .. m, apply to said court for a
executor OF said estate.
witness my hand this 18th day Of May, 1895
SEAT0N J. BRIDGWATER.
Executor Of said estate.
First published June Q. lSos-in voros.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09
THE ADVOCATE
m s HOWE AND NEWS 40 m 10.
What Attorney General Boyle Thin

GEO. B. HARRISON 4 o., Topeka, Kas.:
Dear Sirs-I can assure you look upo
form papers in Kansas. 1t Is original, pro
est. do not see how you can very well
improve the paper. Anything that l can
do to assist you, always command me.
The fight you are making Is for hu-
manity, and, therefore, should always
be encouraged. Very truly yours,
l. o. BOYLE
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09
Chicago,
Island
4 Pacific
Station.

Passengers arriving in Chi.
cago can, by the new Union
Elevated Loop, reach any part
Of the city, or for a scent fare,
can be taken Immediately to
any Of the large stores in the
down town district.
All elevated trains will stop
at the Rock Island station. 4
train every minute.
These facilities can only be
offered by the "Great Rock Is.
land Route"
If you will send a two.cent
stamp for postage we will mail
you at once a new bird's-eye
view of Chicago, just issued in
ilve colors, which shows you
just what you want to know
about Chicago and the new
Loop and Elevated System.
This map you should have
whether you live out of the CITY
or whether you now live in Chi.
cago and you or your friends
contemplate making a trip.
Address
EBEN 9: MACLEOD,
A.G. r. & T. A.. Topeka, Kan.
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
u. 7. A., Chicago, Ill
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09

Stagnant breath, poor appetite,
bad digestion are due to dlsordered
liver. Correct this at once II you
would avoid asick spell. Prickly Ash
Bitters, the system cleanser, Is what
you need. 1t purifes the blood,
cleanses the bowels and puts the
stomach, livor and kidneys In perfect
condition. Sold by Ed Hayes.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-06-09
THE COMMANDMENT

$500 %'cSADAAAsbAAA~~N&
The battle at Santiago May 3lst
lasted an hour. No attempt was made
by the American commander to bring
on general engagement, his purpose
being merely to locate the Spanish
batteries. Much depends In a de-
cislve engagement upon the batteries
of the enemy being successfully loCa-
Gated and the range Of their guns
secured. Hence Tuesdays incident
was merely q preliminary engagement
TO the big battle which is moment
arily expected to take place. The
signal to form column was given at l
o'clock. The column, headed BY the
big Massachusetts, a sister Of the
Oregon, steamed slowly until about 8
miles west Of the harbor entrance,
when she turned In toward the Span
ish batteries and proceeded to
about 5000 yards Of them,
when she turned east again
and, followed by the Iowa, New
Orleans and Vixen, bore down on the
harbor When the column had passed
the hsrbor entrance about 500 yards
a great cloud Of white and yellow
smoke burst from the two l3.inch
guns, 10 her after turret and two
shells rose over the hall, one Of them
striking theSpanish flagship CrlStobal
Colon as she lay at her anchorage and
the Others falling alongside, The two
guns on the forward turret we're then
fred aud the shells exploding threw
jets ofspray close to theColon.
The shore batteries took up the chsl.
lenge and began rapid Are on the
Massachusetts. But she was soon DO.
yond their range and the batteries
turned their guns on the
New Orleans. This cruiser had been
TO pay attention TO the bat
teries, and to draw their fire as much
as possible, and she Obeyed her in-
structions to the letter. Her first
shot located q large battery On the
hill above the MORO. 1t few straight
into the fort and must have caused
much damage, - q great cloud Of
dust and debris rose Is the shell burst.
A couple more shots sent part Of the
walls Of MORO flying into the cir and
then the New Orleans confined her
self to the batteries, her IRE being
rapid and extremely accurate. Every
shot she made made trouble for Spain.
The Iowa came next, and like the
Massachusetts,, devoted her attention
TO the ships lying within the harbor.
Her IL inch shells made the water iy
all around that part Of the hsrbor In
which the Cristobal Colon lay. The
little Vixen scudded along after the
Iowa, doing the best she could with
her one.pound shells. After the COL
umn had passed the forts the Massa.
chusetts turned again toward the
batteries, and, with the excep-
ton Of the Vixen, gave them another
siege. The Spanish ships were be-
hind the hills and could not see the
enemy, but the American gunners
could see the Spanish vessels. After
the American column passed the
forts second time the Massachusetts,
headed for the open sea and the fight
was over, so far as the Americans
we're concerned, Spanish honor, how.
ever, demanded that some further
destruction Of gunpowder be made,
and the ships doomed and the batter
les roared long after the American
vessels we're entirely out Of range.