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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05
Costly Drink OF Water.

! EX-Lieut. Gov. Jester has been
resident of Navarro county fifty
years or thereabouts and has a
fund of stories of early days that
he tells now and then. One of
his stories, now half a century
! old, illustrates the relative value
of land and water under certain
circumstances in the by-gone
days.
Mr.. TESTERS grandfather was a
Methodist preacher and lived in IL
double two-story log house that
was on what is now Thirteenth
street. This house was a rcndez-
vous for people from far and
wide who came to trade, land cer-
tifcates being a kind of circulate
ing medium. On one occasion a
whisky drinking character from
the Brazos bottoms arrived at
Corsicana, got on spree and at
night was put to bed in the Sec
ond story of the Jester residence.
He awoke about 2 o'clock next
morning with burning thirst.
No water was in the room and he
could not find his way down the
steps. Sticking his head out of a
window and seeing a number of
men asleep under a tree in the
yard he yelled out:
"I1ere, some of you fellows,
bring me a drink of waterl''
There was no response and he
made another and stronger APP
peal.
81 say, some of you fellows
bring me a drink of water. |
will give 800 acres of land for a
drink OF water.
This aroused one of tho sleep
crs, who said:
81 wouldn't climb the blamed
steps for 800 acres
"Bring me drink and | will
give you GAO acres of Brazos bot
tom land" called bacA the man
with the thirst, and as his word
was as good as his bond the man
under the tree drew bucket of
water from the we'll and logged it
up stairs. Reaching the thirsty
topper he preferred him a dipper-
full, but the Upper was brushed
aside by the man, who said: "Wa-
ter me out of the bucket; give it
to me like 'hoss, " and he hid
about one-half the contents of
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05

In 1888 my wife went East and was
attacked with rheumatism. She re-
ceiyed no relief until she tried Cham
berlain's Paia Balm. Since that time
we have never been without 1t. We
find 1t gives instant relief in cases of
for all rheumatic and neuralgia pains.
ID. G. Brant, Santa Ynez, Cal. For
sale by all druggists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05

was reading and advertisement of
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy in the Worcester En-
tedprlse recently, which leads me to
write this. / can truthfully say never
used any remedy equal to it for collie
and diarrhoea. l have never had to
use more than one or two doses TO cure
the wost case with myself or children
w. A. Stroud, Popomoke City, Md.
For sale by all druggists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05

Client-This bill of yours is ex-
orbitant. There are several items in
1t that don't understand at ALL
Lawer-I am perfectly willing to ex-
plain 1t, but the explanation will cost
you $10.-New York Journal.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05
They never spear VOW.

Mrs. Naberly-Can you give me a
good receipt for sponge cake?
Mrs. Smith-No; but will give you
receipt for that pound of tea you
borrowed a month ago If you will bring
1t back.-New York Journal
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05

The Comedian-The soubrette seems
unusually happy tonight. What is the
matter?
The Villain-Sne has just received a
telegram saying that her grandson has
made a hit In Chicago as rip Van
Wrinkle. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05

Mrs. Jollyboy-Where on earth have
you been.
Mr.. III can't tell lie-I've been
at m offish.
Mrs. J.-Thar where we differ. I
can tell a lie-when hear one.-stray
Stories.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05
large Turtle.

/. N. Holder and r. l.. Bush
have returned to Denison from a
fishing trip on Choctaw creek.
They brought with them as SOU
venir of the trip the largest tur-
tie that has ever been seen in that
locality.
The turtle was caught in q
tramble net and the boys had a
great deal of trouble in landing
the monster, the net Being torn
all to pieces in the str gle. His
turtleship is of the hell spe-
cies, and ,aGcqrdiEa a~thor-
oughly posted in mattcrs,
must be in the neigRTorhood of
100 years of age.
He was in very savage humor
on arriving at Denison and was
inclined to snap at everything in
sight. His weight is seventy
seven pounds and he is oyer three
feet in length.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05

Eyes. we were mighty glad to get
home"
What was your hurry?"
I'VE want visit from those people
who thought they were entertaining
us. II we don't use them up root
and branch inside of couple of weeks
you may call us Indians. "-Clevelan
Plain Dealer.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05
NOTED GENERALS IN CHARGE.
Some of the Commanders Of the San An
tculO Headquarters Of the Depart
ment of Texas
San Antonio Long n Post.

tory of which any record has been
preserved. With its first settle
ment, the pioneers, who forced
their way across the western hem
isphere, it was mado a fortified
station and base of supplies. The
Spanish conquerors and their
Mexican successors maintained it
as a strategic military base, re-
garding it as the key to Mexico.
When the brave defenders of the
republic of Texas had driven their
tawny oppressors beyond the Rio
Grande San Antonio continued to
be a military headquarters and
operations covering the whole
western portion were directed
from that point.
After the Mexican war and
when the republic of Texas had
given place to the state of Texas
the United States made San An
tonic headquarters of the mill
tary department of TeXas-then
first established. 1t was main
tanned as separate department
in the military establishment of
the United States until 1861,
when at the outbreak of the civil
war Gen. d. E. Twiggs, then the
commander of the department
and occupying headquarters in
the Vance building (now the
Mahncke hotel), at the corner of
Houston and st. Mary's streets,
surrendered the department and
all the government stores to L. j.
Devine and others, who took pos
session in the name of the Con-
federacy.
After the civil war the depart
ment of Texas was re-established
with headquarters for time at
Austin, aud for a brief spell at
Corpus Christi. San Antonio has
been, however, with these two
exceptions the headquarters of
of tue United States military
establishment in this state siuce
its first organization.
The first commander was Gen.
Worth, hero of the war with
Mexico, who fell one of the first
victims to the cholera scourgo at
San Antonio in 1919.
Gen. Brooks, who was a leading
actor in the war with Mexico, was
also well known as one of the
early commanders, and from 1857
to the surrender of the depart
ment in 1861 Gen. Twiggs was in
command.
When the department was re-
established after the civil war
Gen. Wesley Merritt, now COM
mander of the department of the
east, was commander, and for a
time Gen. j. j. Reynolds was the
commander, and it was during his
service as commander that head
quarters were maintained at Aus
tin.
Gen. Phil Sheridan, who was
in command of the entire south
western territory at the close of
hostilities, was for time a resi-
dent of this state, circumstance
which is credited with having
drawn from him the oft-quoted
remark that if 81 owned hell and
Texas l would rent out Texas and
live in hell" Gen. Sheridan and
Secretary of War Belknap were
VISITORS to the Texas department
in 1872.
Gen. Mckenzie succeeded Gen.
Ord, and when, on account of In
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05
EsCHENBURG & BLOHM.

Insurance Agent-Madam. really you
should have your life insured.
Mrs. McGinnty-Su tbs me ould
man yez want to see. Whia he gifts
home tonight twill be two days he's
been away dhrinkin'-'tis him that
nades 1t, sur!
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05

Excited Passenger-Blowed If that
Isn't Spanish man-of-war right over
yonderl Look at er, Captain, look at
'erl EHH N
The Captain-Well. the wars over;
can't you let 'er be? Amt no use to
yell hathaway and Brighten the poor
Dagos into commissions an make EN-
sink their doggon craft, is there?
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05

Pat-Picking at the dog, sur.-Har-
lem Life.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-05
A Dead Shot.

Amateur Sportsman-What did 1
bring down, Pat?
Pat-Yer dog, sur; blew his head
all off,
Amateur Sportsman = Where's the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03

usually found TO be the best for beef tea
1t must be absolutely free from fat, only
the lean meat being available. Cut the beef
into quarter-inch, dice-shaped pieces and
put them into a wide-mouthed bottle and
set it on Il stand of some kind in a kettle
of cold water. This is to raise the jar and
let the water under it, that the glass
viii not be on the hot bottom of the ket-
tie. as II would almost to certainty break
unless it was thus protected. Set the ket-
Tie over the fire and heat it gradually
When 1t comes to a boil keep it gently sim
merinS for several hours until the meat
IS perfectly white, looking like pieces of
India rubber, all the juice being extracted
Ihen strain out the juice. press 1t all out
from the pieces of meat and season to the
taste with salt. To make the tea more
quickly cut one-half pound of the juicy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03
Feathers and Feather Curling

Feather curling is a business by itself,
and to excel in it requires long practice.
1t saves time and patience to nav some
one else to do it, but few directions will
be given. for You might find yourself so
situated that you would be Obliged to do
1t yourself. Take an old feather to practice
on. Buy regular curling knife; they are
kept at most hardware stores. The blade
Is peculiar shape, short and narrow. and
has curve.
have ready teakettle of boiling water.
ana hold the head of the feather over the
/, steam for few moments. Now. take the
feather in both hands, and, spreading out
the hues TO their full length, pass back and
forth through the steam, but do not let il
get 100 wet. In the same manner wave 1t
from side to side-not up and doWn-for a
Few moments to partially dry it. When dry
enough 1t is ready for curling. Begin at the
stem on the right side holding the feather
with the fingers of the left hand under
meath and the thumb on top. The motion
in curling is outward and downward TAX
ing few fues at time, and the feather
should be so curled that the ends are hid
den or rolled under
As the broad part of the feather is reach
ed the knife must extend farther out not
making as abrupt a curve. When the head
is reached a short curve is all that is
required. and you begin to curve the
opposite side you change the position of
the feather instead of under but the mo-
ton of curling is the same. After both
sides are curled the stem at the head must
be concealed and this is done by heading
up Holding the feather firmly with ehe
thumb on top, take up few f1ues, and,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03
Lead
Pipe
Water

A species of poison to the human
system is known to come from lead
pipes.
The water which we drink in all
our cities and towns comes to us
that way.
These pipes become corroded and
the water that they conduct to us is
charged with a poison more or less.
Why does not every one avoid all
dangers of this sort as we'll as many
other forms of disease that enter our
systems through the water which we
drink by using pure water only,
The water that is positively pure is
Londonderry Lithia Water.
1t comes bubbling and sparkling
from the bosom of nature-the rocks
of N. H.
Not an atom OF organic matter
does it contain. Its absorbent prop
critics are therefore marvellous.
The salt which it holds in solution,
such as Lithia and other beneficial
ingredients, enables it to counteract
the collected poisonous acids in the
system that cause govt, rheumatism,
etc. Get some and try it if you have
any aches and pains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03
No Greenhorns Allowed.

We have to take on extra hands in all
departments when there is big drive on,
but never any greenhorns go into the
tower" said the superintendent. There
are always old experienced hands that have
been laid off for rest. who are " iling to
come to us in emergency, and, again, the
best men In the regular shifts are willing to
do double duty"
And is there never an accident?" he was
asked. Are there not close shaves and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03
The Giit-Edged Flyers.

The iong-distance trains go out, their big
tenqers heaped With soft coal and every
point and bearing shining as though con-
scious of important Business: a 6OO-mile
nun and trac>s TeaFeh of all the freight
trains even dignified passenger trains,
which must give way Even the stolid
trainmen take anhnterest in starting these
gilt-edged racers ihp their way, and the
levers that free the tFack for them settle
back to place with Satisfied grunt as if
having done somethtng worth while.
After making 147th street, get in as soon
as you can, is the accepted rule with the
roads engineers, hut the time of arrival is
APT to be modified by various happenings,
and the signals along the hundred BLOCK
tunnel are watched Sharply. The tower
men can count pretty accurately the work
lnSs OF their OUTBOUND strains, but with he
ln.bounds it is aEethepimatter. qualified by
a most OF contingencies, and with the ''spe-
Gals and extra Assignments there can be
no lnvariable rules; and sometimes even
the least used lever of all the 10 is called
into use for an emergency. At times of
popular demonstration, for instance when
there is rush of visitors to the city, there
are numerous extra trains made up, extra
hands are taken on, and every combina ton
is worked to the utmost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03

round freed from all fat into small pieces
season with tablespoonful of salt nress If
with wooden potato masher and let it
stand in a covered bowl for half an hour
Four on the juice and heat, but do not boil
IL H. serve Immediately without straining
The salt will draw out only a norton of
the juice from the meat. so a beef tea NAV
be made from the meat after the Juice has
been poured off the first time by adding
1t stand for couple of hours then strain
on the water, pressing the meat to get out
all the juice, heat it, and you will have a
very paiatabie cup of tea little less strong
than the first, but good Notwithstanding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03

pressing them sharply against the thumb
nail lay them over the stem.
Do the same on the opposite side and
continue to do this four times. BY looking
at a well-curled feather you will get a
clearer idea of this, as it is something that
really requires to be demonstrated. TO
curve the feather place the blade of the
knife underneath the stem and press
against the thumb. Beginning at the base,
work up to the head until the desired curve
is obtained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03
Methods of Making Beef Tea.


The fist of the methods here given makes
surrey a genuine extract of beef. contain
ing all the strengthening properties and the
full nourishmont % the meat. II the stom-
ach of the invalid is quite weak this ex-
tract is not given in its fun strength. but
it is diluted with hot water until 1t issof
the strength desired by the physician In
making this tea or extract always select
the juiciest part of the beef quite without
regard 10 its tenderness. Indeed, the ten
derer the meat is the less juicy it will be
found. The lower part OF the round is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03
The Handkerchief.

Side for Dainty French Linen Handker-
chiefs. some hand embroidered And
choice of twenty-five different styles lace
trimmed. ALI newly imported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03
Our ITEMS So. so Shoes.

Not one man reading the
above headline can proclaim
himself uninterested-that is, if
he gives his pedallers the con-
slderation they should receive.
The majority of men cannot
think of shoes Without associ-
ating with them the price $3.50
that being the popular shoe
PRECEDENCE our incessant $3.5o
shoe argument. Being less ex-
pensive than the higher priced
does not make them less durable
nor are they outclassed in
style and comfort virtues. They
possess all the good points a
good shoe should possess.
Choice Of Wax and Box Calf. Wei Kid,
In black and tan, Russia Calf, Enamel
and Patent Leather.
If you are accustomed to pay
ing $500 for footwear you will
be better able to judge our
shoes at $3.50.
Same styles in same leather, also at
50, but net quite SO good in quality and
finish.
We've the $500 and 5000
sorts also for the men who will
have no cheaper.
Boys and Children's Shoes
in Patent, Box Calf, Wax
Calf and Russets - children's
sizes. SIPS and $I.5o.
Boys sizes from SI.75 up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03

To Cure La Grippe in Two Days
Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money il IL fails to cure.
r. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03

Coupon 2.
This coupon and 24c en-
titles bearer to Fire En-
CINE and two Galloping
Horses Length, IA inches.
Weight, "a pounds. Satur-
day only, at the PaIais
Royal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03

Thousands of situations have been oh
tanned through the want columns Of The
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03
Rightly Called.


isn't her new gown stunning?"
Yes; her husband must have been
stunned when he got the BILL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-03
ITEMS Derbys
and FedOras.

Hats are even more deceptive
than shoes-thuS one cannot be
too careful when purchasing.
Nor can a merchant be too con-
scientious of the qualities he
guarantees. We share the re-
sponsibility and would not shirk
1t. Even our SI.5o Hats we
guarantee. But do not misun-
derstand; we guarantee them as
we do all our Hats, not for more
than they are worth, but for all
they are worth.
AT SI.5o, Derbys and Fedoras
OF good stock fur, in all latest
shapes and shades.
Our Rough Rider Fedoras
are complete in sizes and STYLES
again. Prices, $500, So. 90 and
$500. These in pearl, with pearl
or black band. Other shades at
same prices.
Our $500 Derbys
are full flexible and readily con-
form to all shape craniumS in a
Jiffy. All latest styles. We do
not believe $500 will buy more
quality.
The border vidette., 1899-04-01
Wages Advanced.

On March lat the Arizona Copper Co.,
at Clifton, and the Detroit Copper Co.,
at Moreuoi, advanced tho wages of all
employees 10 per cent, thus restoring
the scale of price held previous to the
cut made in 1891. This raise includes
everybody employed by these compa-
MES, from the superintendents down to
the Mexicans who shovel dirt on the
surface, and also includes all employees
of the ARIZONA & New Mexico railroad.
It will prevail so long as lake copper is
sold for over 10 cents per pound, and
as there is small probability of its fall
ing below Is cents in number of years
it looks as If the advance in wages
would be permanent. These two cop
per companies made this advance vol
unfairly, their profits justifying the
raise. Few people realize what an ad
vance of ten per cent in wages means,
when made by such employers of labor
as these companies, but we will make
a guess that it will annually put more
than 500. 900 in circulation in the two
camps Arizonian.
The border vidette., 1899-04-01
Arizona Rubies.

The Prescott, Ariz., correspondent OF
the Los Angeles Times writes:
"There has been a mild revival here
Of the diamond excitement of '72,
through the report that rubies Of fabu-
Ious value have been found near the old
western read where it crosses d spur of
Granite Mountain. Few take the re-
ports seriously, though several pros
peetors have quietly stolen away TO
again search the barren bills about
Granite Mountain. Yet there are many
who believe the genuine ruby has been
found in this vicinity. "Ruby" Stan
ton, fierce renegade who kept a sta
tion near Antelope Peak in the early
days, had valuable collection of true
rubies, which he claimed were Ceylon
stones, brought by him to this coun-
try, but which were believed to have
been bug near by. But Stanta was
killed by couple OF Mexicans, and
never divul2ed such q secret
The border vidette., 1899-04-01

Ca~clrcts Candy Catl'srt;c, the NEST wen
derfl me deal discovery OF the age p cas-
ant and rcfr, -sinng TO the TASTE, ACT gently
and positively on Kidneys liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system. dispel colds,
and l,iiiousnces. Please bTy and Try q box
OF e. c. G. to-day; 10, -, 20 cents. Sold and
1uaraEteGd to cUrA by ali druggists.
The border vidette., 1899-04-01
CONSTABLE's SALE.
JAMES GOODMAN,
Plaintiff,
VS..
F. ESPRIU,

Defendant.
Cnder and by virtue of writ of Execution
Esued out of the Justices OF the Eighteenth
Precinct, Pima County, Arizona, by Frank ].
5 Duffy, Justice of the Peace, the End day of
December, 1898, and TO constable, duly
Directed and delivered, on judgment rendered
IN said Court i'll the above entitled action on the
&sth day of November, 1898, for the sum of
Two Hundred and Seventy Dollars, -$,7o.oo-
and the costs of said action, amounting to Sl565,
and all accruing COSTS have duly levied in the
,narner required by law, all that certain real
estate belonging to the defendant, situated in
the town of cSogales, Pima County, Territory OF
Arizona, and particularly described follows,
3 ta.1Vit:
LOTS 8. IN BLOCK 6, in the ssid Town of
Nogales.
:Public notice is hereby given that I will at the
coart house door. in Tucson, County of Pima
Territory of Arizona, at the hour of one O'Clock
@. M, on Saturday, the IAth day of January,
1899, sell at public auction to the highes. bidder
for cash, in lawful money of the United States,
the above described property, or so much
thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said
Judgment and costs of suit and all accruinS costs
T. +. BRODRICK,
Constable, Precinct No IS Pima County.
Dated Nega1es, Arizona, December I4tii, 1898
The border vidette., 1899-04-01
Tucson and gega!s, Stage Line

Leaves Tucson at at 6 a.. on
Mondays, Wednesdays and FRI
days. Lszves Nogeles st a. II. on
Tuesdays and Saturdays.
The fastest stage line in the territory; good
horses and careful driving.
III. G. SAMANIAEGO,
Tucson. Arizona.
The border vidette., 1899-04-01

!: = Singer sewing machines sold on the
installment plan. Call and see D..
Vslasco at the Arizona Com nercial
COMPANY. If
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

VIII make your nice Spring Suit for s2s.
l. ROGAN & GU.