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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26
southern oil COMPANY Sells.

II was officially given out at
Corsicana that the deal between a
st. Louis syndicate and the
Southern Oil company of that
city had been closed, and it was
unoflicially stated that the price
paid for the forty-siX wells and
all the leases of the company was
100000 cash, supplemented by
an agreement On the part of the
purchasers to drill fifty wells on
the leaseholdS and to pay the
Southern people $4,000 on each
well that produced as much as
five barrels per day, making the
real price paid for the property
$3.50, 900.
This purchase does not finish
up the big dea| by any means, it
is said, but til } st. Louis people
are still in the market for more
oil property, dnd as about three
fourths of the oil wells are still
unsold it cannot be stated to what
extent the transactions will be
carried.
1t is understood that the new
owners of oil property will in
short time begin the work of ex.
tended development, and that
they contemplate the drilling Of
wells on all the undeveloped ter
ritory acquired by themy which
embraces thousands of acres in
Navarro county.
just what the deals made mean
has not yet been gwen out, but
they have created more excite
ment in oil circles than there has
has been at Corsicana since. de-
velopment work begun. There
is an increased demand for leases
and there is talk of pushing we'll
drilling to that territory west of
Corsican, which has not been in
favor up to this time. These oil
deals have given oil men at Cor
sicana more confidence in the oil
field than they &ave ever had,and
it is predicted the future of the
field will show Alore activity than
the past
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26

Articles of incorporation have
been filed at Guthrie, o. t., by
the Wichita and Denison Railway
company. The road is to rur
from Denison, Tex, through
Grayson county, Chickasaw ma.
ton, Pottawatomie, Lincoln, No
BILE, Payne and X or Pawnee
counties In the territory af Okla
homa, and the counties of Cow.
ley, Sumner and Sedgwick in the
state Of Kansas to the city of
Wichita. The road is to run
near or through the towns Of
Shawnee, Chandler, Perkins, Ty.
ron and Saltwater. 1t will be 1926
miles long. The cost is estimated
at So, 500, 1000 and the capital stock
is 100000.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26

In the senate Saturday Dallas
charter passed to third reading.
Anti-free pass bill was referred to
special committee. Board of
education county bond bill also
passed. House passed bill pro-
hibiting horses, mules, jacks, jen-
nets and cattle from running at
large in certain counties.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26
Ineffective Rescue.

The secretary of the navy has
received cablegram from ADJ
miral Dewey that the Yorktown
visited Baler, ON the east coast of
Luzon, for the purpose of rescu-
ing and bringing away the Span.
ish forces, consisting of eighty
soldiers, three officers and two
priests, who were surrounded by
400 insurgents. Lieut.. j.. c.
Gilmore commanded the Ameri-
can expedition. They were am
pushed and captured. The news
created great excitement i'll naval
circles.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of Che we'll known reEnedy,.
SYRUP OF F'Iss, manu- eactured by the
CALIFORNIA. FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is; the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispeIling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to>owercome habitual constipation per-
mnueutly. It's perfect freedom from
every objectionable quality and sub
5tance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without Weakening
Or Irritating them, make IL the ideal
laxative.
In the process, of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
20. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, ky. NEW YORK, N. z.
For sale by all Druggists,-Price SOC. per bottle
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26

AT Cooper Union, New York
city, before large audience, Gov.
Pingree of Michigan spoke ON
"Trusts." The governor de-
clared in emphatic terms his OPP
position to them, asserting they
would divide the people of this
country into two classes masters
and slaves.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26

The transport MCPHERSON has
left San Juan, Porto Rico, hay
ing on board Gen. Fred d. Grant,
who has been ordered to the Phil.
ippines; Gems. Kennedy and Cur
tbs of the insular commission and
a<large number of officers, who
are to be mustered out.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26

Senator John t. Morgan of
Alabama, member of the for
eign affairs committee, says the
Samoan question will have to be
solved by the islands being par
titioned between United States,
Great Britain and Germany.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26

The strongest. man on earth says the
secret of his wonderful power is per-
feet digestion, Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters makes digestion easy, and cures
all complaints arising from weak
stomach, such as Indigestion, bilious
ness, liver and kidney ailments, AS a
tonic it is marvellous. Everybody needs
1t at this time of the year.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26

The May number of the De-
lineator is called the "Com-
mencement Number and in adj
ditlon to affording clear pros
pect Of the whole field of fashion
treats very fully with illustration
and description Of appropriate
gowning for commencement and
graduation wear.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26

Murphy--Phwat's the mater wild yer
BYE, Casey? Casey-Oi've been tliryln'
to explain tu Clancy thot his views on
he question of Expansion war intirely
Srong.-New York Evening Journal.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26

A trolly road in Maine has rotary
,nOw-plow.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26

Notice has been served upon
several large cattle owners in the
Indian Territory that they must
pay the cattle permit tax of %
cents a head or be subject to re-
moyal. Heretofore the cattlemen
have refused to pay the tax.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-04-26

A bit In horses mouth doesn't pre-
cent him from getting hungry.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
THE DISAPPOINTED.

There have been in Raleigh in the past
few days many APPLICANTS for positions in
the General Assembly who have been
disappointed in securing the position they
desired. They are good men who have
worked for the party and they are loyal
men who in spite of defeat are as good
Democrats as if they had succeeded in
their ambition.
Their efforts were largely instrumental
in securing the victory which brought
ioy to the people of North Carolina
and they are entitled to the thanks OF
the State.
AS gentleman remarked yesterday the
difficulty was that the good Democrats
were unlimited and the positions were
limited and the parity between them
could not be maintained.
Those who succeeded are to be congrat-
ulated. but those who failed are no less
worthy. Both will be found in the future,
as in the past, working for good govern
ment. Their fealty and devotion does
not depend upon reward, but upon the
great principles which govern their lives.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
THE TREATY IN THE SENATE.

The fight against the treaty in the Sen
ate promises to be vigorously waged
We have all along supposed that it wonlI
be ratified, but Senator Gallery says i,as
lively that sthe treaty with Spain will
not be ratified He is probably letting
his hopes influence his judgment.
Senator Caffery viii offer an amend
ment to the treaty or a resolution de-
claring the purpose of this government
toward the Philippines to be identical
with that assumed toward Cuba in the
declaration Of war: that is, to expel the
Spaniards. establish peace and order.
and then to leave the government and
control of the islands to the people there
of. He will include also a provision
that the Filipinos shall assume the 500
100000 which we have agreed to pay
to Spain. ~
While such appeals as "Who will haul
down the fag?" are uttered by men who
have no convictions about great ques-
tions involved. the American people ar,
rnpidl.r coming to the conclusion that
the maintenance Of the Monroe doctrine
is TOO important for us to repudiate in or
der to annex trouble and leprosy and
snakes in the Philippine islands. That
sentiment will grow from this time on
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
INDIAN WIVES ARE EXPENSIVE.

Atlanta Constitution
The Ch;ckasaw Indian Legislature has
just passed a law raising the price of
marriage licenses to white men about to
espouse Indian maidens from 500 to
5000.
The imposition of this high tariff on
the connubal state in the territory
brings to light a peculiar condition. For
some years white men have been marry
ing into the tribe until now there are
10000 half and quarter breeds and white
husbands and only 10000 pure blooded
Indians. TO any self-respecting red
man. who values the preservation of his
racial purity. and who shrewdly sees III
the tactics of the paleface an effors 10
get hold Of the $1,000 worth Of tribal
property which comes to nearly every
Chickasaw girl such n state Of affairs
must be truly humiliating. At this rate,
it would not be long before the Indian
nations would be obliterated. and in
their place would grow mongral breed,
which, as is the case in hybrids woa,d
absorb all the bad and none of the good
properties Of the superior race.
Viewed from this standpoint. the
course of the Chickasaw Legislature is
highly commcndable. 1t is to be doubt
cd. however. if 5000 restriction will
hold back an enterprising white man,
where $1,000 and love for copper-col-
ored houri weigh down the balance on
the other side.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
A GRACEFUL ACT.

The people Of the whole State will be
gratiied at the action of the Senate in
clecting as Assistant Enrolling Clerk,
Mrs. Margie Busbee Ship, wife of the
late lieutenant VIM. e. Ship, who
Was killed in the front of the battle of
San Juan Hill. This accomplished young
woman has been made in many ways to
feel the tender sympathy of the whole
people, and the practical expression of
that sympathy viii be applauded.
In the current issue of Ainslie's
Monthly, Mrs. Ship has an article Of
real merit: "A Homely Little Story of
Today which shows that she has tai
ent that promises to gain for her con-
tributions place in the best literary
magazines. The sympathy of the people
for this bereayed young woman, bravely
turning to the duty of bread-winning. is
deepened into genuine admiration and
respect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
A FITTING HONOR.

The selection of Senator r. l.. Smith,
of Stanly, as President pro tenn of the
Senate. was a fitting honor to one of
the best men in a body, of strong and
able men, and also compliment to the
county of Stanly, which in all the mu-
tations of politics has never elected a
Republican to office.
Mr.. Smith served with conspicuous
credit in the House in 1895 and was an
influential member of the minority
that sowed seed that terminated in the
great victory last November.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
SPIRIT OF The PRESS
SPEAKER CONNOR.
Charlotte Observer.

Charlotte Observer.
Hon. Henry G. Connor, of Wilson.
will to-day be elected Speaker, of the
House of the North Carolina Legislature.
This was determined by the caucus last
night With such an array of available
men before it, the caucus could hardly
have gone astray in its choice of
Speaker. and it certainly made no mis-
take in the selection of Judge Conner.
All the State knows him. He has served
with distinction on its Superior Court
BENCH no judge of recent years has a
worthier record; his ability and his
lofty character are universally recos-
nized. So able and so just judge
was he that he compelled the admira,
ton of his political enemies and in 1884
he was nominated by the fusionists for
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
True to his party, be it said, he promptly
declined the nomination, and has success
fully prosecuted the practice of his pro-
fession, a private citizen, until the ext
gencies of the recent campaign forced
him to the front as a candidate for the
Legislature and the leader in his county
of a forlorn hope. His people demon
strated what they thought of him by
electing him handsomely. in the face of
an adverse majority, and his election as
Speaker of the House demonstrates what
is thought of him by the representative
men of the State. In the Speakers
chair he will be as just as a judge, and
the House will never regret its choice. Il;
is to be added that personally Judge
Conner is one of the most lovable of
men, and his personal popularity was
undoubtedly an element, added to his
eminent fitness, aiding him to the distinc-
ton conferred upon him last night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
STARTING OUT RIGHT.

The Democrats promised economy in
administration" That does not mean
niggardliness, but it does mean reduction
Of expenses wherever they can be safe
IL made.
The Legislature began wisely when
the Democratic caucus adopted resou-
ton to reduce the salary Of officers from
five dollars per day to four dollars per
day. The members of the Legislature
ret four dollars a day. There is no
reason why the officials should get more.
Such reductions as those commend them
selves to the tax payers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
FIGHTING WHITE SUPREMACY.


White Supremacy will be secured in
local affairs in North Carolina, but the
Federal office-holders are still fighting
it in Federal appointments. Mr.. Cecil
Holloway, q popular young white man,
secured position some time ago in the
Raleigh revenue office by competitive
examination. He is now made to walk
the plank to make place for the negro
politician, DR.. J.. Il. Shepherd, Of Dur
ham.
what's what McKinleyism means in
Carolina. No amount gush about
% Confederate graves will win
- leople's approvaI Of an admin
5ixtration that turns out good white men
to make place for negro politicians.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
WHITSETvr INSTITUTE.

Whtsett. " c.. Jan Especially y
Whitsett Institute opened the spring
term yesterday. and the registration Of
students at 10 o'clock this morning ex-
ceeded one hundred and fifty. Many of
the old students have not returned. and
new ones are arriving by every train;
hence. this term promises to be easily the
best in the entire history of the Institu-
ton. The Faculty now numbers eight.
spirit Of enthusiasm pervades every
department.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05

Pains in the chest when a person has
a cold indicate a tendency toward pneu-
monia. A piece of flannel dampened
with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
bound on to the chest over the seat of
pain will promptly relieve the pain and
prevent the threatened attack of pneu-
monia. This same treatment will cure
a lame back in a few hours. Sold by ]
Hal Bobbitt, Henry L. Hicks and North
Side Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
RRAVE MEN FALL,

7 Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as well as women, and all feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisons in
the blood, backache, nervousness, head
ache and tired, listless, rundown feeling.
Listen to ]. w. Gardner, Idaville, Ind.
He says: Electric Bitters are just the
thing for a man when he is all run down,
and don't care whether he lives or dies.
1t did more to give me new strength and
good appetite than anything / could take.
| can now eat anything and have new
lease on life" Only 80 cents, at all
Drug Stores. Every bottle guaranteed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
Additional Testimony as to the Merits of
Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy.

Dr. james R%fTIe av'ra'f says
The Rectory of st. PauPs Parish.
Louisburg, n. c., March 8, 1898.
Mrs. Joe Person, Kittrell, y. G..
Ny Dear Madam: SO much improved
have both Mrs. Avirett and | been
that we consider it matter of pure
justice that we should signify by eX-
press testimony how much we value your
medicine in our family. We have found
it a most excellent Tonic, but even of
rarer value as a Nervine Remedy in
Insomnia and as General Builder up
to one run down in health.
We only wish you had the means suf-
ficient to advertise your medicine as
to find for it the market to which it's
value so fully entities it.
JAMES BATTLE AVIRETT.
Rector.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05

If DR.. Warren Vines Hall doesn't
want to get both himself and his boss
out of a job he'd better quit paradins
himself, in his Piccadilly Johnnie clothes,
up and down the House aisles so much.
The first thing he knows the Legislature
will abolish the whole Labor Commits
sion just to get rid of him. He was the
busiest man in the House yesterday, and
while the members were being sworn in
he constituted himself official blotter-ap-
plier to the freshly written names of
Representatives.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP will
give immediate relief to a child suffo-
eating with the dreadful Group. Moth
ers keep this reliable medicine always
handy and it will save you many uneasy
hours. 1t costs but 81 cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05

"Our nation has mission. but it is
to liberate those who are in bondage,
not to place shackles upon those who
are struggling to be free. William j.
Bryan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05


cratic Caucus.
Judge in 1894 when the cyclone Struck
u.s. He is wise and discreet party
leader. who will hold the balances evenly.
Mr.. Thomas Jefferson Wood, of Ran
dolph, who was elected assistant door
keeper of the House. was one of the
bravest men in the Confederate army.
He volunteered under the first call, and
served under jackson until he was killed.
and then under Pettigrew in Scales
brigade. His son, Lewis, volunteered in
the First North Carolina regiment in the
recent Spanish war and died at Jack
sonvilIe. The recognition of the brave
Confederate, whose home has recently
been darkened by the death of his noble
son, was graceful act Mr.. Wood is
brother of Rev. f. II. Wood, ID. d..
Presiding elder of the Greensboro dis
trict, and Mr.. w. Z. Wood, leading
Democrat of Randolph.
care there any office-seekers here!"
asked a gentleman on Tuesday afternoon.
Dr. Dixon answered: THAT reminds me
of an incident that occurred at the close
of the war. One day after thousands OF
soldiers with guns on their shoulders
had passed along the road. fellow came
by and said. Have you seen a man pass
along here with gun on his shoulder :
II have not seen single man LII North
Carolina who is not in favor of a con
stitutional amendment TO restrict suf-
frage,'' said p. NJ. Pearsall, Esq, of
Newborn. who is in the city. ''They are
not only in favor of it. but they are IN
tensely interested in it, and they will
not be satisfied unless the amendment
is far-reaching. They do not ever again
want to be subjected to the strain that
they had to go through in the last cam
paign."
Mr.. james w. Ferguson. who has re-
Gently been elected the solicitor in the
Twelfth district, is in the city. and has
been warmly greeted by his many
friends. He was a member or the
House in 1897. elected by the largest
majority any candidate ever received III
Haywood, and is now the youngest
solicitor in the State. Things are very
different here now from what they were
in 1897 when we had only a mere hand
FIJI of Democrats and the Fusionists ran
things with a high hand. l knew then
that there was 'retribution in history,
and that the time would come when the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05

Mr.. S. A. Fackler, Editor of the
Micanopy (Fla) Hustler. with his wife
and children, suffered terribly from La
Grippe. One Minute Cough Cure was
the only remedy that helped them. 1t
acted quickly. Thousands of others use
this remedy as a specific for La Grippe,
and it's exhausting after effects. Never
fails. j. Hal Bobbitt and Henry L
Hicks
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
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W d q I'D n ~
AWE gIDl.u L.
HUM

Eighteen EEonths Old E:lAy sla0
Rash on Shoulder fur ! yTf
Years Causing In1crGc Il Z.
ferirg. Would Scab Over
Break Open and Csc gsa :.
Several iDnctors and Rc;!lc.
dies Tried. Efforts tTsli:!t-s s..
Cured by CUTECUEsA.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
Machine Business.

We are still ON haad with full tHe OF
engine boilers, cav and grist mills, tran
cars, the celebrated champion Hespers
and Mowers and brick Snnkins as
chimes.
Repairing Doxs Promptly.