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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

Yes, knowledge was certainly power,
thanks to the merit system of dispos-
ing Of public offices.
ut Is true that have now graduated
from college," the boy was saying,
"but it still remains for me to go
abroad TO acquire finish"
Il can see your tinlsh!" exclaimed
the man who was the father to the
boy.
After man gets to be 70 years old,
especially If he has made 100000 900 or
$15,000.0o0 by his own efforts, you
cant tell him much Of anything" DE
troit Journal.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08
THE VOTING MACHINE.
Records Straight or Scratched Bal
lots and Is Absolutely Secret.

Records Straight or Scratched Bal
lots and liz Absolutely secret
The voting machine Is, primarily.
counting machine, or rather com
bnation of counting machines. 1t con
sists of three parts-Q) the keyboard.
with one key for each candidate, and
two-a yes" and mo" key-for each
question; (2) the counters, one for
zach key, and (3 the interlocking
mechanlsm. which limits the number
If keys that can be operated in any
one office group-the candidates of all
parties for one office. The machine is
operated by n small gate or lever
which swings in both directions. 1t Is
unlocked by The movement of the gate
in certain direction before the voter
indicates his ballot on the keyboard,
while II movement in the opposite di-
rection casts the ballot indicated and
at the same time resets and locks the
keys.
When n ballot is cast, 1t is counted
at once by the voter himself, for the
total vote ON the counter for each can
didate is advanced one step by the
act. The voting is done in the privacy
of the booth, and when the keys Of
the machine have been reset for the
next voter the identity of the proceed
ing ballot Is destroyed, Consequently
rhe secrecy of the ballot is absolutely
assured Not only is the voting Of II
straight ticket simple affair, but the
mechanism is so adjusted that II
hcrEtchcd ticket can be voted as easily
Hs IL the voter were marking ballot
with his pencil. lie cannot vote for
more than specified number of can
Gidates, because, when the full vote
has been cast for any group of candi-
dates. all the remaining keys Of that
group are found to be locked, and when
all the ballots have been east every
aSey on the machine has become I'M
movable.
Again. the machine Is supplied with
levers which may he so adjusted by
the judges OF elections that the voter
cannot cast a ballot which he Is not en-
titled to vote For example, In certain
localities failure to pay the poll tax
debars the citizen from voting on ques-
tions involving the expenditure OF
money. as well as for certain candi-
dates. When one appears who has fail
I'D to pay this tax he will find the re-
Epective keys locked against him. Ut
would be an easy matter to provide
zach machine with n nickel in the slot
attachment. so that each delinquent
could pay his poll tax ut the time of
voting. If he wished. Another lever
yocks the keys of candidates for which
81 woman Is not entitled to vote. The
machine has also free ballot device.
which permits the voter to exercise his
constitutional right to vote for candl-
dates who have not been nominated by
-efrrs party. r
When tile judges declare the polls
closed, the gate is locked fast in Its
outward position. and by this means
all the push keys are locked, SO that
there can be no tamperlng with the
machine or any further voting. -"Vot-
ing Machines Versus the Paper Bal
DOT" by. Frank KEEPER, In Forum.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

"I'm good deal Interested in the
new planet they are preparing to
study" remarked the man who finds
relaxation from business In astronomy.
"A new planctl' echoed the trust
magnate reproachfully What was the
use! We don't own all the earth yet
Washington Star.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

"Now. children" said the visitor who
was addressing the Sunday school. let
ME give you simple Illustration Of
what faith is. You see my watch chain.
You would not have the slightest hesi-
tation, now, In asking me what time it
is because You have faith that have
q W-utch.'
mot unless We see the works" rs-
Piled the children as one boy.-Chicago
Tribune.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

Wild Eyed Crank-Gimme some dy-
Mantle.
Dealer--Yes, sir How much, sir?
Crank-Enough ter blow up big
building and kill everybody in it.
Dealer-Ye sir. You'll need about
ten pounds, sir. Here you are, sir.
One dollar, sir
Crank-Ain't got no dollar
Denler-Then you cant have the dy-
Mantle.
Cranli-l've, got the dynamite, and If
you don't shut up III throw It at you.
See? Good morning.
Dealer Ito himself)-That fellow
ought to be in the penitentiary. He's
barefaced swindler.-New York
Weekly.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

"You missed your husband very
much during his vacation. didn't you"
Yes, 1t was terribly lonesome at
day let the hired man smoke his pipe
In the parlor while we were getting
dinner, and that made 1t seem as If
John were still at home."-Chicago
Times.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08
WHAT THE SHOPPER SAW.

Net robes ard allovers patterned
tastefully with large paillettes in cut
rass designs.
White ostrich feather boas. in which
mink tails OF the softest variety are
intermlngled rs reliefs.
Mousselines de sole and pllsse chif-
fons in shades OF cornhower blue,
mauve and automobile red.
Beautiful grenadines for winter eycns
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

"What has he ever done to make the
world remember him? Nothlng--ab-
solutely nothing. He has never
Hold on, now. You're getting ahead
of the subject. He's made enough
money to keep his heirs fighting and
his name in the newspapers for years
after he is gone" Chicago Times-Eer-
Md.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

''I'm a good deal Interested in ths
new planet they are prepaGng TO
study" remarked the man who finds
relaxation from business in asrono-
my.
"A new planet" echoed the trust
magnate reproachfully. what was
the use. We don't own all the earth
Washington Star.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

Fires on nutocars are said 10 be be-
coming numerous in France with the
increase of automobiles. Many Of
these fires are due to inexperience, as,
for instance, in recent case, where
the attendant foollshly tried to fill the
reservoir with petroleum without eS-
tingushing the burners
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

doctor, what do you think is the
matter with my husbandY
well, from the indications, ! should
say that 1t was an unmistakable case
of gastritls."
81 knowed it; told him he'd get
sick foolin with that gas meter
Richmond Dispatch.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08
Getting Hin Measure.

"ls that newcomer naturalized
Engiishman?" inquired the earl.
mo" answered the duke. Hes
merely an unnaturalized Americana
Washington Star.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

"Do you believe Dreyfus is guilty?"
"Of course | do" answered the
French army officer so fiercely that his
mustache came uncombed.
Guilty OF what"
Guilty Of trying to prove his limo
cence. of course. Anybody ought to De
able to see THAR Washington Star.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

"I should be very unhappy, Adolar.
II thought you We're marrying me
only for the sake Of my money!
"Oh. never fear. darling! When we
are married. you'll see how little care
for your money, for Ill take care Tint
It doesn't last long" 9eitere Welt.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08
our Honornrr Tit,e..

"Why do you use Hon. in address
ing letter to hlm?"
lie was once a delegate to coun-
ty ntion."-Chicago Post.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

And lie Can Always Do It.
The average man never thinks 1t Is
time wasted to hunt another man and
point out where he has made n mis-
take.-Atchison Globe
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08
DO YOU KNOW

That simple massage prevents bald
ness?
That palm oil is the best and cheap.
est corn cure?
That the use of dental floss prevents
the teeth decaying?
That lavender oil rubbed on the face
prevents insect biting?
That orris root and powdered soap
make the best tooth wash?
Tint lemon juice and salt remove ink
stains from colored goods?
Tint the smallest wound should be
washed with warm water and carbolic
acidi
That five minutes rest guards
against nervous prostration. since a
stitch In time.--Ladics' World.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08
Of arms"

of arms"
ANY successor
yep. He's found his great-grandfa-
Their was tailor."-Cleveland Plain
Denler.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08
A Succession Show.

First Circus Man How do you man
age to fill your show with only six per.
formers?
Second Circus Mani carry IL bill
posters.-New York Weekly.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

"T've scheme to improve our street
car manners"
what is it?"
Have a chaperon on each car."-Chi-
cago Record.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

onenoer without troubling either Judge
or jury.-Chicago Tribune.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

Charlie BlDgle is looking for a coat
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08
Appeal.

Wild Eyed Crank-Gimme some dy-
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-08

When tile judges declare the polls
closed. the gate is locked fast in Its
9utward position, and by this means
all the push keys are locked, SO that
there can be no tamperlng with the
machine or any further voting. -"Vot-
ing Machines Versus the Paper Bal
DOT" by, Frank KEEPER. in Forum.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10

Mr. ]. L. West assistant general freight
agent of the Katy made a business trip 10
Galveston yesterday.
Mr.. L. Baun.an Of the engineering de-
partment Of the santa Fe, was here yes
terday from his headquarters in Temple.
Mr.. W. A. Reinhardt, travelling passen-
ger agent of the Southern Pacific, came IL
Yesterday from a trip over portion OF
bis territory
Mr.. Arthur Brown has accepted posi-
tion as stenographer in the office OF Gen
erel Manager Nleldrum OF the Houston
East and West Texas.
Mr.. K. e George. travelling passenger
agent OF the Central, lefs for North Texas
roints last night after two days visit
10 his headquarters here.
Mr.. Frank Vaughn, formerly an attachc
of the city Office of the International and
Great Northern at this point, has returned
rom an extended trip 10 California.
The Galveston. Houston and Northern
bss inst puolisned a tariff of rates from
Houston and intermediate points on its
line Ia New York. in connection with the
New York and Teyas Steamship company
PRESIDENT Munson, Vico President Smith
- Acting General Manager Kent OF Inc
Roy Store line Inspected the property OF
~ comnany between the Texas City ;unc-
,,an md La Porte yesterday. General
Fysirht ana Passenger Agent Yantls
to,ns5 them al the sylvan hotel il La
Porte last night
Colonel William Murray, district pas
senger agent Of the iillno:s Central. with
hea8ouarters at New Orleans, was in tbs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
LONE STARS RETIREMENT.
Local Traffic Men Were Not su,
prised by IL.


Local Traffic Men Were Not Sur
prised by II.
Local traffic men with whom a Post re-
porter talked yesterday were not altogether
surprised at the news of the contemplated
withdrawal of the Lone Star line from the
New York-Texas trade. There were sew
eral obvious reasons why the line could
not be made TO pay just now said well
known official in discussing the subject.
aside from the fact that the company
only had two vessels and could not, there
fore, compete on equal terms with the
Mallory and Morgan lines on business from
New YORK south, there was the other fact
That the Hogans experienced considerable
Difficulty in getting return cargoes for
their boats. The question as to whether or
not the Lone Star will re-enter the field
next fall is one which, perhaps, can not be
answered authoritatively just now, but the
generally accepted opinion seems to be
that the Hogans have had enough 1t will
not be a hard matter to find many traffic
men in this section who will be glad of
the retirement of the line. Rates have been
In an extremely unstable condition ever
since it began operation. The competition
It's appearance brought about was not a
healthy one and really benefited no one"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
r.. N. BROWN APPOINTED.
Has Been Made Commercial Agent
of the G., III. and N.

General Freight and Passenger Agent
Yantis of the Bay Shore line yesterday
announced the appointment of Mr., Edmund
N. Brown as commercial agent of the
company at this point, mention II the es-
Enlistment OF which office was made in
The Post several days ago. The appoint
ment will become effective on the 18th in
slant.
Mr. Brown is at present connected with
the general passenger depai tlnent of the
Houston East and West Texas, in which
capacity he has served for some fourteen
months past. Prior to accepting service
with the East and West he was engaged
in another line OF business in this city,
and during his residence here has made
many friends, who viii be gratitied TO
learn of his appointment. Fe will handle
both freight and passenger business in his
new position.
The name Of Mr.. Browns successor with
the East ard West has not been given out
as yet, nor has Mr.. Yantis made any an
rouneement regarding the appointment OF
"a city passenger ana ticket agent for the
Bay Shore line. Both may be expected in
the near future.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10

radical changes in the details OF car franz
Ing have been resorted to, as also in the
treatment of the materials and in their
distribution to meet predetermined strains.
In testing one of these cars, loaded with
three carloads OF pig iron, aggregatiug
10000 pounds, was run over yard cross
ings. sidngs and switches continuously
during twenty-six hours. The detection at
the center of the car was but fve-six-
teenths of an inch, and when the load was
removed the car resumed its normal posi-
ton. or exactly the position it occupied
before It was loaded. It is claimed that
such results have never been attained in
any other design OF car. The car embodies
many of Mr.. Huntington's own ideas, and
it is understood that 1000 will be built
after this pattern
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
STRUCK BY A GALE.
o of the Schooner Resale Was
NE-,v,

fgo of the Schooner Rosalie Was
Much Damaged.
brpus Christi, Texas. May 9.--The large
|ght schooner Resale, LOTUS. master,
|hd from Galveston to Brownsville with
Urge cargo of oil and flour, was COM
led to put into port here yesterday
very badly damaged cargo.
Pie vessel left Galveston in compare
|ly rough weather, a strong gale blow
from the southeast The weather in
fsed in roughness and after being out
fral day the vessel sprung leak. caus-
the hold OF the ship to become half
ID with water, thereby badly damaging
cargo of fcur, which was in sacks
barrels. Thus situation assuming
|gerous aspect, the captain decided to
r his vessel for Arkansas Pass, which
the nearest port, and put her in safe
|bor until the weather somewhat mod
PED. The vessel subsequently reached
pass after a very rough and perilous
|age and anchored inside the harbor
Fby. After remaining at the pass a
or so the vessel attempted to return to
but being in a damaged condition
p strong southeast wind blowing a
F 1t was found impossible to got over
Rnsas bar. Captain Lotus then de-
ed to come to Corpus Christi and report
damage done the vessel and cargo to
shippers In Galveston, notifying them
ay The vessel discharged her cargo
central wharf last evening and the cap
turned the damaged goods over to the
resentatiyes of the insurance company
e who had insured the consignment.
plain LOTUS will take his vessel across
bay to Shell Bank in day or so TO
xe some necessary repairs before she
| De In shape to return to Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
Raltlmore. Me- a--Local fnanelers place
rexns Mialnna ELECTION.

Terrell, Texas, May 9,-The stockholders
of the Texas Midland railroad met here
this afternoon. and the following directors
and officers of the company were elected;
Directors-E. H. Green, G. J. Williams and
William ]. Qulnlan Of New York; p. II. r.
Green and f, NJ. Rake, Terrell, Texas
NJ. B. Lloyd. Fort Worth, Texas, j. >.
Lockwood. san Antonio Texas of1eers'
70 IT. R. Green, president, NJ B. Lloyd,
vice president; T. e. Corley, treasurer;
]. b. Tart, secretary
Mr.. Green and a number of persons len
nm his special car az p. m. over the
Texas and Pacific for Rockport and other
nnfntE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
IN FAVOR OF SHIPPERS.
Application For Express Rule Fsyorsbl,
Acted On.
PATRONS REQUESTS MUST BE RESPECTED
shippers Have the Right 10 pestg-
natc Routinss in order to
secure Direct Lines.

Austin, Texas. May 9--The railroad com
mission issued the following this even.
ing:
The railroad commission OF Texas hov.
ing. en- the sth day OF May, 1899. heard
cause No. "a, express circular No. 8. pro.
posing a rule relative to the routing al
express matter between points In Texas
and TO prevent unnecessary delays In the
transportation Of property shipped By ex-
press; and the commission having heard
the petition and circular, read the evidence
adeuced and argument in opposition there
to made by the representatives of the
Wells-Fargo G Co.'S express. the Ameri-
can Express company and the Pacific
Express company. took the same under
consideration, and is now here, on
this. the 9th day of May A. d. 1899.
ordered, adjudged and decreed by the rail-
road commission of Texas, that when there
are two or more express routes between
points in Texas, one OF which routes is
more direct or over which express matter
can sooner reach its destination. the ship
per shall have the right to designate in
writing the route over which his freight
shall DO transported; provided. the route
so designated is the most expeditions or
to him the less expensive route
1t is further ordered that when express
matter is so rendered and routed by the
shipper his agent or attorney, it shall be
the duty of the express company or COM
panies, forming such designated route, to
accept and transport such express matter
to destination when so requested by the
shipper, his agent or attorney
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
A DEMONS ACT.
req House and Attacked n wo-
man With an Az.

|fed House and Attacked n Wo-
man With an AK.
Ft'ie ROCK, Ark, May 9.-At o'clock
+ morning the store house of Fl. w.
|oinson' at Sweet Home, near this city,
4 hred by an incendiary When the fire
4 well under way the incendiary arous-
Mr.. Robinson at his home near by.
olnson reached the burning src,e lust
Time to save the life OF his brother
mn AS soon as Robinson had left the
Nse tne incendiary attacked Mrs. Rob-
'on with an axe. and terrible struggle
winch the woman was beaten into semi
seriousness, followed. After robbing the
'laenee, the man escaped, He was recog-
'e9 as yellow negro, and posses with
"a hounds are after him. He will be
lched II caught.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
Mcetinr nf Hnn.1nn Rnr.

There will be meeting OF the members
of the bar of this city this morning at .
o'clock in Judge w H. Wilson'S court room
Tor the purpose of Endorsing one of the
applicants from Houston to-Governor Say
ers foi appointment to the position for
merly held by Judge Williams, who had
been seiected by the governor for a place
on the supreme bench Judge T. S. Reese,
Colonel w. II. Crank. Judge Edwin Hob
by and Hon. n. G. Kittrell are applicants
for the position and the name Of John u.
Tod has been mentioned in connection with
the office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10

effective In restoring to men the strength they
need. Send your name aud address to DC
L. w. Knapp. 1883 Hull building. Detroit
Mich. ,stating that you are not writing OUT
OF Idle curiosity. but wish 20 make use OF the
prescription by giving the remedy trial
will be answered promptly and without evil
dence as 10 where information camo from
The DIS object OF distributing this infor.
nation free is 10 make men better acquainted
with the remedies that exert influence
upon deblitated nerves and wasted visor
Each diiferen. drug is thoroughly expIainei
and the sufferer will thus know what he
should use In his particular case in order
TO get TIRE desired results. Write today. There
is no doubt about the offer being genuine.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10

Thousands Of mon will welcome the news
that a most successful remedy has been
fornd which will quickly cure them OF any
form Of nervous debility, lost manhood, lack
OF ysor, relieve them OF ell the doubt and
uncertainty which such men arc peculiarly
laple TO. and restores the organE to natura
strength and vigor of youth. AS 1t costs
nothing to get this wonderful formula II
would seem that airy man, suffering from
deeply interested in such n remedy. withou;
which they continue TO live an existence OF
untold misery The remedy in question WAS
the result Of many years research as TO what
combination of medicine would be the mos!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
infant of w. Ic.

The infant child of w. f. Oils. aged 5
months died last night at 1880 o'clock
at the residence of his brother. T. T. OIL
lis, on Clark street, just out of the city
limits. Mr.. Oils is in Paris. Texas. and
the funeral arrangements will not be made
until his arrival. and it is not known
whether the interment will be in this city
or Galveston, the former residence of the
family. Mrs. Oils died about three
months ago and since that time the child
and father have lived in Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
sun,et,. New Freight Cars.

President Huntington OF the southern
pao,6c company has had plans made for
freight cars being built by the American
Car Building company at Huntirgton' W.
Va. This type of oar is forty feet long
and weighs s3lOo pounds which IS less
than the average weight OF $4,000 pounds
capacity box car. To accomplish this end,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
LIVESTOCK SHIPPERS WON.
Judge KobIsaat Decides Against the
Terminal Charges.

Chicago, May 9.-Shippers OF live stock
to the Chicago market have won their case
against the railroads in the famous Sc
per car terminal charges. Judge Kohl
saat of the United States circuit court,
decided today that the levy of 81 on
every car of live stock delivered at the
yards by the roads entering the city from
the West was an unreasonable one and
granted the governments prayer for an
injunction TO restrain the transportation
companies from collecting H. The enioin-
ing order was issued on a ruling of the
interstate commerce commission that the
tax was too high. The railroad compa
MES will be given thirty days in which to
answer the decision or appeal the case
to the next tribunal.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-10
work ON THE TEXAS CENTRAL.
Jones County Terminal Established.
Contract for Grading.

Waco, Texas. May 9.-The extension OF
the Texas Central railway from Albany
west will have Its terminal near the Jones
and Haskell county line, in Jones county.
The terminal station has been named Stan
ford, after the home city of Henry x.
McHorg of Connecticut, president of the
road
Resident Engineer William T. Gould Of
the Texas Central has located the line TO
the Clear Fork of the Brazos, at the point
of junction with the. Shackleford county
line twenty-five miles from Albany. The
contract for grading from Albany to Clear
Fork will be awarded next week.