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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12
! Llentennnt Richlnond Penrson Hon.

Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hob
son is writing for the the Century's New
War Series the only full and authentic
narrative of his thrilling adventures in
connection with the sinking of the
Merrimac. This Will follow in the
magazine closely after Captain Sigs-
bees Personal Narrative of the Maine.
Lieutenant Ilobson's account will be in
three parts. First, the origion of the
plan and the preparations for its exc
cution. down 10 the time of the trst
attempt Second. the vancouver. the
explosion of the collier. and the zap
turc of Lieutenant Hobson and his
men by Admiral CerveIa. Third, the
interesting story of the captivity of
the Merimac survivors and their re
turn to the American lines.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

Among the laws of Michigan is one
regulating the killing of deer. After
mature reflection, Mrs. A. lIurd, OF
Harbor Springs, thinks she sees in the
provisions of this statue way by
which she may be reimbursed for the
loss of her cow The bovine was graz
ing in wood not far from Mrs Hurd S
home when it was attacked b. buck
deer. AS result of the battle muley
lied, and now Mrs Hurd cont mplates
suing the state for damages. She sets
up the plea that inasmuch as the law
prohibited her from killing tine deer
which chased and mortally injured her
cow the state ought to pay her for
the deceased animal or furnish her an
other Just as good" as the office
seeker would saw
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

The United States are entitled to re-
tain possession of the Philippine LIS
lands If the peace commissioners so
decide, for the cost of the war runs
far into the millions 10 free the
stomach. liver and bowels from dis
ease, however is not an expensive M
1ertaking. A few dollars Invested in
Hostettcr's Stomach Bltters will &C.
complisl, the task
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford a most interesting study and
will put you in the way of getting
some excellent bargains. Onr adver
Users are reliable, they send what they
qdvertise.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

The condition OF Affairs in France
Is sad commentary upon militarism
The government which is founded up
on force and vanity instead of justice
and common sense is an awful warn
ing, and, as the United States are in
very receptive frame of mind the
warning will not be lost.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

No medicine eyer, introduced to the Pro-
fession and Pilble has gwen such universal
sa tsfaction or preserved 50 many lives as
DIR. Motretta TEE'rHlNA erect hing Powders.
Druggists tell us that the rapid increase in
its sales is marvellous TTErHlNA Aids 'DiReS-
lion. Regulates the Bowel and makes teeth-
ing easy.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

We now have chainless wheels,
horseless carriages, cowless milk wag-
ons and brainless dudes but, alas! no
smokeless cigarettes.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

You may as well have the devil to
preach to congregation as man
who is afraid to declare the whole
truth. M3
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

A doctor is up against a stubborn
case when the patient comes of long
lived family. /.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

Its the toughest Kind of luck to
strike water When boring for oil.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12
TO CURE A CoLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. ALI
druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure
25c. The genuine has /. b g. on each tablet
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

a man who is able to speak six lam
guages may he unable 10 think Of
nny thirg to >a5.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

The wasplike girl never permits
much OF her dress material to go TO
waist.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

AS corn-dodger the careful dancer
takes the cake.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

When Answering advertisements Kindly
Nenticn Tits raner
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-10-12

A man can Keep apything else from
the world longer than a case of SWELL
cd head,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-06-04

The only practical means I can see
for England in this matter IL that she
should send annually, by special ar.
rangement with our Secretary Of War,
half dozen young men to West Point,
who for four years thereafter should
60 to Sandhurst as military instruct
ors. They would then have learned
to appreciate all that Is good in the
West Point system, and their knOwl.
edge Of England would enable them to
modify 1t In a manner suitable to the
needs Of their countrymen.
In return for this international cour.
tesy the United states might request
that six graduates Of West Point an.
nually be allowed to attend the 30.
called "staff college" corresponding to
the German War College (lSriegsaka.
demie), where officers Of special merit
are sent to perfect themselves In the
higher branches of their calling par.
ticularly in military history and stan
duties. This would be particularly
valuable training for such Of our ON.
GERS rs contemplate becoming attach.
cd to embassies In military capacity.
They would here see great armies
handled rs though in actual warfare.
and In case of necessity would he At.
ted to command large bodies OF troops.
A young American officer ut the En-.
glish stan college, for instance, would
be taken each year round Of battle.
fields, such as Waterloo or Nets, AMI
would have the situation explained to
him on the spot In manner to make n
lasting impression.-Army and Navy
Journal
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-06-04
eNoL,sHmeN ANo WEST POINT
British Visitors Always Impressed by
Our Military School.

British Visitors Always Impressed by
Our Military School.
Whenever I talk with an average
Engllshman who has travelled in
America, sooner or later II leaks out
that he has been impressed mainly
by two sights-onc Niagara Falls, the
other our Military Academy Mt West
Point.
We are 20 accustomed to West Point
rs national institution that We are
npt to regard 1t rs quite natural 10 us.
But this Is by no means the case. It
was the remarkable foresight OF
George Washington that gave us this
institution, and It Is due to n most
fortunate combination Of clrc,m.
stances following upon Its foundation
that we have to-day a training school
for officers free from political in;iu.
ence. and producing better results over
given period Of time than any mill.
tary school In the world, not oven OK.
ceptlng the schools of Germany.
This train Of thought was brought
home to me while cOnversiny with an
eminent war official Of the British
government who knew America well
and was deeply interested In military
education. From him I learned that
special commission had been sent
over to us for the purpose Of making
n study Of West Point, with view to
the reorganization Of the English mill.
tnry college mt Sandhurst. This col.
lege was founded In 100. and must
not be COMPOUNDED with the sO.called
stnif college, where post graduate In
struction Is given.
England proposes to improve sand.
hurst and pays us the delicate compli.
ment Of modelling upon our designs.
It Is not likely that she will wholly
succeed. because young Englishmen
Of to-day are too accustomed to luxury
and would as soon 60 Into nonas.
terry rs submit to the hard work and
confinement Of the United States Mill.
tary Academy.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-06-04

Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.' "
She felt the tears yelling again; but
she looked up at him with smile. The
tears were for her own hcartache; the
smile, at the sight OF this grave barrister
quoting poetry. And he did II well, too.
She could not but own that. And, though
she had not the faintest idea that he had
guessed she was In low spirits. she felt
In some sort comforted, and as IL her
trouble was not the only one In the world
after oil.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-06-04

"War," said the Oracular person, ''is
the last resort OF modern statesmen"
1T ain't," retOrted the crude individ.
ual.
"And pray. then. what isy
"WrIting signed articles for the
Observation-Disclosures Journal.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-06-04
The circumstances Warranted Il.

The circumstances Warranted Il.
She-Mr. Bryce Is II most exemplary
young man. 1t Is his boast that he
never uttered an oath and that he new.
or uses even the mlliest expletive.
He-1t Is, eh? Well, when somebody
stole that 500 setter Of his I distinctly
heard him say, Dog gone!"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-06-04
T1zM OH10AaO MAaLM.

"No, It's not woman this tir,e," Etty
laughed, leaning her back against tree,
and taking off her hat, as II tae day had
been In truth a summer one. sTt's man
who haunts this particular spot. Many
years ago Lord Harvey fell h love with
a peasant girl, and pledged his word that
he would marry her and bring her home
to his grand house as Its mistress, In the
face Of all the world. But time passed
on, and at last she heard that he was go
Ing to marry rich lady from London.
The very night before the wedding day
for the report was a true one-she sent
for him to meet her, and he came here
with her, where they used to come when
first he loved her. From that night he
was never seen alive by any one. Some
say that the poor girl, frantic with jcal.
ousy, pushed him into the water. Some
say lover Of the intended bride did It for
revenge. How II came about, no one
knows now, but the poor fellow was
drowned. When the autumn rains food
cd the river, the body was carried over
the weir, and into shallow water. There
II was found, and buried. From that day
to this--so the story eoes--he can be seen
here any night after dusk; but those who
should sec him will have no more luck
ill some one who loves them very dearly
breaks the spell by suffering some hurt or
wrong In their stead"
"What a story! I declare. Etty. the
place looks uncnnny.. Just the spot for a
murder. or suicide, or something horri.
bic. Look Mt that shadow there by the
bank. It's exactly like a human body
swayinR."
Etty looked.
eyes," she said, "thnt Is the reflection
Of that Old. withcrcd tree on the bank
above. have often thought how like q
floating body II looked, whenever the light
has been dim. rs II Is to-day"
"Oh. come nway.'--with a little shud.
der. Il declare I feel quite sad."
Laughing at her own ccr.e feeling. Dull.
Gle climbed up the steep bank, and Esther
followed more slowly.
As they disappeared. a man. who had
been sitting on fcl.cd tree not many
yards from where they had stood, rose
slowly TO look after them. 1t was Arthur,
Lord Harvey.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-06-04

Without his needle the mariner could
never thread Ills way through the seas.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-06-04

A rolling stone gathers no moss, but
1t IL different with the rolling Joke.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-06-04

Go not to law for the wagging Of o
straw.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-28
other Spanish squadron at Cadiz for

other Spanish squadron at Cadiz for
home defense.
Hence, if the sailing of Camara is a
bluff it is we'll carried out up to date.
and bears all the earmarks of the real
thing.
But whether it is a bluff or not, the
opportunity is now presented to Wash
ington TO strike the most effective blow
Of the war right at SPANS unguarded
coast. Such an attack would compel
the dons soon to throw up both hands
and surrender. Even supposing Ca
mara's squadron should get back in
time to take hand, his vessels would
be no match for the ships we could
send against him, and with the I'M
questioned superiority of American
seamanship and American gunnery it
would in all likelihood be but another
case of Dewey and Montojo.
Such an attack, if it were possible,
should have been made long ago. 1t
has been months since Cervera bottled
has been over a month since Cervera
bottled himself up by stepping into the
Santiago trap. and nearly month since
Hobson corked the bottle tight with
the Merrimac. A swift and vigorous
Deweylike attack at that time on the
coast of Spain, which might have been
made before the Cadlz fleet was fit for
service would have brought the dons
to their knees in a hurry. 1t would
have been a grand coup, and, coming
on top of the Dewey victory in the
Philippines. which disheartened Mad
rid. it would have rendered Spain ut
terly helpless and ended the war then
and there.
The splendid opportunity for a bold
stroke which the administration failed
to take advantage of then is again pre-
sented in quite as attractive form by
the absence from home of the Cadiz
squadron. A swift attack and a red
hot bombardment would do the bust
ness for Spain in short order, and
would incidentally impress the fact
forcibly upon the mind of all Europe
that the United States can fight quite
as effectively in European waters as in
Asiatic or American.
Now is the administration oppor-
tunity to end the was by a brilliant
stroke. Will it accept it? The orders
for the formation of flying squadron
out of Simpsons fleet and to be COM
manded by Commodore Watson osten-
sibly for this purpose looks as if the
administration finally meant business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-28
IN THE u. S. COURT.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, June 70
Judge Golf, sitting in Federal Court mas
refused to interfere with the present re-
ceiver for the Burns Lumber Company
W. E. Fleming but will hear arguments
for the appointment of another co-recelVer
at some other time.
The Green VS.. Tavenner case mas bcen
dismissed. -
Appeals were taken to the United states
Circuit Court of Appeals by the First Ma
tional bank of Parkersburg vs. Isaac
Pragger, and the G.. p. Huntington vs..
j. B. Laidley and Central Land Company
cases.
Attorneys for Gilbert L. Watson, custo-
dian of the property of Bettman. Watson
a. Bernheimer, asked permission TO pay
the companys employees from monies he
had received for labor performed during
his custodianshp. There was opposition
to this by the attorneys for the assignee
and the Bettman's. They offered 10 ad-
vance the money out of funds IN the
hands of the New York assignee. No or
der was entered concerning it.
When Judge Jackson appeared on the
bench to-day he sentenced Bill Skinner
Keeper Green and Joseph Bills. from
Braxton county, to thirty days in jail and
one hundred dollars fine for unlawful re-
failing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-28
VIGOROUS ACTION PROMISED.

1t may be bluff, but it begins to
look as if the administration, or the
strategy board, had fpally made up
its mind to deal Spain the knockout
blow of the war by sailing a flying
squadron across the Atlantic to attack
by the sailing eastward through the
Mediterranean ostensibly for the Phil
ippnes, of Admiral Camara's Cadiz
squadron, reported Saturday at Port
Said the Mediterranean entrance of the
Suez Canal.
The reported intentions of both Mad
rid and Washington, however, may be
mere strategic bluff, Spain making
feint to attack Dewey at the Philippines
in order to coax a goodly portion of
of SIMPSONS feet away from Santiago
With the alluring prospect of her own
unprotected shores in order to give
bCttled-up Cervera a chance to make
last bold dash for liberty, while Wash
ington may be making a feint to attack
the Spanish coast to prevent this move
There has been doubt expressed about
the largest Of Camara's ships being
able to get through the Suez Canal,
on account of lack of sufficient water.
but the chief difficulty they are likely
to experience is lack OF coal II is re-
ported that the authorities at Port
Said have refused permission to the
Spanish squadron to coal there, and
there is no other port between there
and the Philippines were they would
fare any better And without coal Ca
mara would be as secarely bottled up
so far as getting to the Philippines is
concerned as Cervera at Santiago.
There would be nothing left for him
to do but return home.
STILL Madrid expresses no fears on
this ground and it is openly admitted
that the Philippines is the destination
of the squadron. Sagasta expresses
contempt for the American threat to
attack the Spanish coast. while news
comes of the active formation of an
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-28
THIRD DISTRICT REPUBLICAN
POLITICS.

republican politics in the Third Con-
gressional district is dirty theme at
best and probably the G. 0. D. political
waters of that region were never more
stirred and muddieds by rebellion and
dlscOrd than they are at present. The
situation presents but little comfort
for Fisherman Edwards, who has cast
his line in them in the hope of captur
ing the Congressional whale which has
escaped from Charley DORIS harpoon.
To say that Edwards has troubles of
his own on hand is putting it mildly.
His troubles are worse than the COM
maiden efforts of the army mule team
ster, whose work, it is admitted, is
I harder than broncho or lion tanning or
snake charming. He must harmonic
the warning factions of the Republic
cans Of Kanawha By conceding this
and that to the opposing elements he
has succeeded up to date only in wild
ening the breach between them. John
S. Mcdonald is one of the problems
that confront Edwards, and o. A. Pet
ty-the man who is after Mrs. Kennas
position as pOstmaster-ls another.
Mcdonald and Petty are at war, and
Edwards put his foot in it the first
thing by promising to appoint Nc
Donalds man, Silman, on the Congress
sional Committee The Petty crowd
wouldn't stand it, and kicked so long
and SO hard that to pacify them he
dropped Silman and appointed Petty,
himself OF course, it would have re-
quired I'D seer to foretell that this
would naturally be regarded by the
Mcdonald faction as a mortal affront
and the latter now have their knives
threatening to bolt the ticket. But the
Job has been done and can't be I'M
done without making matters far
worse.
But that was only the beginning Of
Mr.. Edwards's troubles. The county
committee is even worse split up than
the Congressional committee between
the warning Mcdonald and Petty men,
the latter having foisted Petty and ].
B. Floyd. outsiders, onto the committee
so that they will rule it in the absence
Of Chairman Avis. who must leave with
the Second regiment. Between the fac
tons no quarter is given or asked. 1t
is a fight to the death. The Mcdonald
men are even carrying the war into
Washington. When Congress adjourns
the President has decided to again ap-
point Petty to succeed Mrs. Kenna as
postmaster at Charleston. the Senate
having "hung up his first nominH
tion In this event Petty will take
/ charge of the office without being can
firmed by the Senate. The Mcdonald
ties will petition the President against
appointing Petty again This has
brought Senator Elkins to the rescue
and he has proposed to soothe Warrior
! McDonald's ruffied and bellgerent
spirit with nice fat federal plum or a
good, easy military appointment if Nc
Donald's fighting tastes incline in that
direction Mac will think 1t over. bat
| he won't be satisfied with anything no..
fully commensurate with his in menss
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-28
DIED.

COTRTS-Sundav. June 26th 1898 at 70
O'Clock noon at West Virginia Home for
Aged and Friendless corner Jacob and
Thirteenth streets, Miss Hattie Courts.
Funeral services on Tuesday afternoon
at 2:3O o'clock. Friends respectfully in
vited to attend. Interment at Peninsula
cemetery.
Lewiston Sunday morning at 1
o'clock, DR.. d. A. Lewis, in his list year.
Funeral from his late residence, No. 80
Thirty-third street. Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock. Interment at Peninsula ceme-
terry. Please omit flowers
GAINESVILLE st. Clairsville and Cadiz,
O., papers please copy.
HASTINGs-On Monday, June 81. 1898,
a u O'Clock noon, Marietta Hastings
wife Of the late George Hastings, Sr., in
her saith year.
Funeral notice hereafter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-28
MOUNTING GUNS.
Spaniards Alarmed on Account OF I'm
ce Sans Threat to Cross the Atlantic.


Cadiz, June Pit is announced here
that the Spanish cruisers Victoria and
Alfonso Kill have left the arsenal,
and that the Caraca and Isle de Luzon
are ready for their armament.
1t is further reported that an addl-
tional force of men has been ordered
to be employed in order to hasten the
completion of the armored cruiser
Princesa de Asturias. The auxiliary
cruiser Meteore is said to have received
her new armament and the armored
cruiser Cardinal Cisneros is announced
to have left Ferrol.
The Spanish Officials express the hope
that the third Spanish SQUADRON will
be ready for sea in five weeks.
The military Governor of Cadiz is
mounting new guns and preparing ad-
ditlonal defences between forts Rota
and Gandelaria. owing to rumors OF
a contemplated American invasion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-28

Importance as part political proprietor.
of Kanawha and the Third district
This is the status of the muddle in
which Mr.. Edwards finds his Congress
sional chances up to date, with small
prospect of improvement in the situa-
ton In view of this condition of dis
cord and disorganization in the enemy S
trouble in redeeming the district at the
coming election.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-28

1t is reported that according to a
rope is agreed that Spain should sue
for peace, that the Queen and all the
Spanish statesmen realize it, but fear
the popular wrath, and that the war
is likely to drag along until stopped by
revolution and anarchy in Spain. This,
Of course, is supposing the war is not
sooner ended by the Americans thrash
ing the Spanish army and navy.