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The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29
Cause of EnII In Silver.

London, March 25-The recent de-
|pression in silver resulted first from
the political position; secondly, from
the knowledge that the stock of the
India currency department was increas-
ing. the addition last week being twen-
ty-five lacs. and, thirdly, to the alb
sence of gold shipments to India. Last
Iy, the depression in silver was due to
the jusal of the bazaar to purchase.
The amount of silver coined during
the eleven months ending with Feb
ruary was fifteen crores of rupees.
equaling purchases of 10000. 600 ounces
annually. over Il third of the worlds
production.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

e Creek, Colo, March "a
ion was made yesterday be-
he main line of the Colorado
& Cripple Creek District Rail
i'd its Cripple Creek terminal.
fst train arrived in camp and
spike was driven. The work
Hing an independent line be-
1.-THE camp and the city, which
ne so much to foster its indus
practically completed, and in
time regular service will be
thed.
is 3 o'clock in the afternoon by
ie the train wound its way over
" track to the city limits. Six
nd been left out to be laid under
ection of the directors who were
upon the new train. On the
=, of the train these We're quickly
II out and spiked down. There
but two spikes needed to COM
the connection of the forty-siX
of road.
Ident Irving Howbert, whose eff
Of years have finally availed in
the camp n more direct connec-
Fith Colorado Springs, crowned
Iiumph of his efforts by driving
Ia gilded spike specially prepared
ae O. sion. James +. Burns.
ent ot the Portland, then threw
/ coat, grabbed II spike maui and
l:e and sent home the last spike
place in the tie. The party of
Iors, stockholders and friends of
,ad which had been brought in on
|pecial. then returned to the cars
he train proceeded Il short dis
over the electric line to the
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29
,LD. BAD BURGLARS
VISIT SMALL TOWNS

kenver, Colo, March 2J.-Two safes
Gaman'S general store at Elbert
re blown open by cracksmen, who
aimed the necessary tools from Il
ghboring blacksmith shop early yes
day morning. One of the treasure
ies was that of the postotiice. which
located in the store. About $500,
Feral watches, revolvers and stamps
re taken The robbers left on Il
hdcar.
,otice of the robbery came to the
nver police yesterday. The conclus-
of the officers here is that n regular
ing of safeblowers and robbers is
,rking the small towns near Denver.
ie robbery of several places at Gold
the night of March 10, and the rob-
ry of the Denver * Rio Grande agent
Littleton the morning of March 81,
ID the Elbert trick, are believed to be
e work of the same men. But poor
Iscription of the men has been OBJ
fned. Just prior to each of the
lines suspicious looking characters
ERE seen lettering about the towns.
is believed that the gang has head
Ilartcrs in Denver.
lrhe booty secured at Gilbert is the
|rgest obtained in Il safe robbery in
lis vicinity for many months. 1t was
comparatively easy task for the rob
.rs. They used dynamite, and dem
bstrated their skill with tools by
taking the hastily stolen set from the
lacks th shop answer their purpose.
In investigation of the circumstances
lads Sheriff Putnam Of Elbert county
b believe that the crime was commit
I'd between midnight and 4 O'Clock in
le morning. A missing handcar told
{ the escape, yet the officers last night
iiled to locate it. The natural pre-
lmption is that the men came to
Denver.
No arrests have been made in the
tolden and Littleton cases. -Four bur-
laries We're committed at Golden in
ne night. The Colorado & Southern
afe was blown and $50 secured. Tills
n the Rock Milling Company's office,
Collisions feed store. Jesse Buchman's
We're pried open and ritied
( their contents. At Littleton the
gent was robbed of So while standing
n the depot platform about 9 o'clock
n the morning. According to those in
crested in the cases there must be five
r six men in the gang. While the
us robberies have caused the people
f the surrounding towns to become
cry much aroused.
With yesterdays crime the robbers
ave placed themselves under the ban
f the federal. railroad, state, county
nd city officials.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29
COLORADO SPRINGS AND
CRIPPLE CREEK LINE FINISHED

terminus to the corner Of Fourth
street and Myers avenue.
1t had been expected that n lunch
would be served the party Mt the Ma
tional hotel. but the delay in arrival
made this impossible. The visitors re-
NAMED in camp until 5 o'clock when
the train pulled out for its return
trip.
In the party We're Irving Howbert,
president; William LennoX, vice presi-
dent; l.. NJ. Woods, treasurer; ]. F..
Burns, w. S. Stratton. Il. j. Giddings,
II. G. Lunt, X. II. Babbitt and other
directors. Accompanying them We're
100 ladies' and gentlemen of Colorado
Springs, including the wives Of the
officers
The engine and train are uIqucstion-
ably the largest, most modern and rich
est which have ever been drawn into
Cripple Creek. The equipment of the
new road Is first-class in every particu-
lar and thoroughly up to date. o. II.
Fell was engineer and Bert Brundnge
fireman Of engine No. 3, which pulled
the train. w. n. Cartwright was con-
ductor and w. b. Morledge brakeman.
The party was in charge of General
Manager Ridgeway.
The citizens of Cripple Greek turned
out Ell masse to receive the train, but
owing to delays, the cold weather and
the extent of the crowd no formal
exercises were possible. Mayor Arthur
was present to extend n welcome. The
Portland band, formed of employees of
the mine. aided the whistles Of the
mines and the connecting railroads in
voicing the welcome of the people.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29
Never Give Cp,

mo one is really defeated until he
gives up" writes o. S. Marden in Sue
cess. He who allows his application
to falter, who begins to question him
self as to whether he would better ad-
vance or retreat. is already retrograd-
ing: his failure is in sight"
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

where 1t is safe to say that no woman
ever used Peruna for any catarrhal de-
rangement but what it became indis-
pensable in her household.
Letters From Women.
Every day we receive letters from
women like the following. Women who
have tried doctors and failed; women
who have tried Peruna and were
cured
Miss Katie Klein, G125 Bartmer ave-
nue., st. Louis, Mo-, writes:
"Peruna has done me more good for
catarrh than the best doctors could. l
had catarrh so bad. but after taking
Peruna 1t is entirely gone, and l feel
like different person"
Miss Ann, Prescott. Letter.
Miss Anna Prescott, in a letter from
PIG South Seventh street, Minneapolis,
Mimi. writes:
"I am sincerely grateful for the
relief have found from, the use of Pc
runa, I wss completely used up last
fall, my appetite had failed and fell
weak and tired all the time. My drug
gist advised me to try Peruna and the
relief experienced after taking one
bottle was truly wonderful
81 continued its use for five weeks,
and am glad TO say that my complete
restoration TO health was happy
surprise TO myself as well as to my
friends. ANNA Prescott
A constant drain of nervous vitality
depicting the whole nervous system
causes the mucous membrane surfaces
to suffer accordingly. This is the con-
dition called systemic catarrh. 1t very
nearly resembles, and there is really no
practical difference, between this con-
d.tion and the condition known as neu-
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29
Dom Paul May Come.

London. March 25.-The Geneva cor
respondent of the Daily Mall says 1t is
rumored there that Mr.. Kruger, If his
health permits, will visit the United
States next month.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29
Do Your Feet Ache and nurne

Shake into your shoes. Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c. sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. O,msted, Leroy, NY.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

Now that the Winter season IS past.
1t is well to cleanse the system and
purify the blood with Garfield Tea
an Herb Medicine good for all.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

Wealth doesn't bring genuine happiness
except. of course. when II falls to man
whose wife simply won't be snubbed.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

What kind of man is Jipps?" He's
this kind: If you invited him to dinner
and he lost his umbrella at your house
he'd make you pay for it,"
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29
Passing n, y.,Iow.,ou. Park.

It is said that the geysers which have
made this park famous, are gradually de-
clininE. This brings to mind the fact,
that decline is the law of the world.
Health is the most precious possession in
the world, and too great care cannot be
given to it. In the spring. you should re-
new your strength. revitalize your blood
and nerves with the best of all medicines,
Hostcttcr's Stomach Bitters. 1t also cures
stomach disorders. Try it.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

Thirty minutes is all the time re-
ouired to dye with PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYES.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

Oh wherefore do they call them
'trusts?"
'Tis wrong, 1t seems to me.
Since everything one gets from them
Is issued c. o. ID.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

We thank you for trying Wizard OIL
for rheumatism or neuralgia, then you
will thank us. Ask your druggist.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo OUISISE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money II II fails to cure
L. w. Groves signature is on the box 25c-
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

A gardener minds his peas and bill
lizard marker minds his cues.
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

To have your napkins and table liner
that delicate, clear white so desirable. use
Russ Bleaching Blue. the modern bag blue
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

: Lawyer-My client wants two pensions
Pension Agent-Two? Lawyer-Ycs; she
can prove that her deceased husband
wouldn't have gone to war at all il she
hadn't made him"
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

Talking about the steel trust said
Uncle II. Seed, that's what trusts $
for to steal"
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

Are, trousers purchased on credit
breeches of trust?
The Springfield herald., 1901-03-29

q Peruna is the woman's friend every
where. 1t is safe to say that no woman
ever used Peruna for any catarrhal de-
rangement but what it became indis-
pensable in her household
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19

Philadelphia. Pa, June 1.-THE
Industrial association in Philadelphia
yesterday was a grand success, per-
feet love feast between the Southern
delegates and the citizens Of the City
of Brotherly Love.
The addresses of welcome to the
Southerners and their responses were
most happy and felicitous, the South
erners being represented by President
Hargrove of the association, Governor
Longino of Mississippi, and Mayor Rig
gins of Waco, Texas. The address of
Mayor higgins was a mastery piece
of oratory and fairly set the convention
wild with enthusiasm and applause.
This meeting is expected to accomplish
great results in recementing the bonds
of union between the North and South
and drawing the two sections closer
together than ever before in their So
clal, commercial and financial rela-
tions and impressing upon both Sec
tions their entire dependence upon
each other.
The addresses and interviews OF the
Southern delegates have set these peo-
pie to thinking and everybody is seek
ing information about the South.
Texas was the center of attraction
among those seeking new fields for
investments and the establishment Of
industrial enterprises.
Houston is represented by F. w.
Hoffman and H. w. Cortes.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19
Rx-Goyernor Jonea pend.

Sherman, Texas. une 13.-Wilson
N. Jones, aged SO years, one of the
best known men of the Choctaw tribe,
a resident and extensive property own
er of Sherman, died late yesterday
afternoon at his Territory residence
seventeen miles east of Caddo. He
has been quite i'll for the last twenty
days His wife and family left Sher-
man several days ago when his illness
became of serious nature and they
were with him to the last. The burial
will be at his home burial grounds
by the side of his father, mother and
children who have preceded him. No
man has been more in. the public eye
in the Choctaw Nation in the last
twenty-five years than the deceased,
who was principal chief or governor
for several terms.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19

Washington, June 19.-The governor
of the island of Guam, under date Of
April %, reported to the navy depart
ment that the health of the island and
the naval station remains about the
same There has been but one death
in the command, namely. p Ahearn.
private U. S. M. c., who died April 20
and was buried in the naval cemetery.
A few weeks ago subscription was
started in the naval station for civil
hospital to be built on suitable piece
Of ground to be donated by the govern
ment. The result was most gratifying,
about 1900 pesos having been sub
scribed, and an equal amount will be
appropriated from the island treasury
and the establishment maintained by
the government when completed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19

Karnes City, Texas, June 14.-Last
evening Sheriff Morris of this county
went out after a Mexican horse thief
accompanied by Boone Choate as in
terrTerS-. He found two men wanted
or Thulmeyer ranch, twelve miles
south Of here and attempted to arrest
both He was covering one of the
men when the other made a break at
shot in the jaw. The other Mexican,
Gregoria Loda then shot Sheriff Nor
rls three times and Choate, who was
unarmed, left Morris for dead. 1t Is
also claimed that others were shooting
from this house, but this is not GER
tain. The body Of Sheriff Morris was
found yesterday morning about 200
yards from where he was shot. The
Mexican Morris wounded was captured
and Jailed here yesterday and it is
feared a lynching may follow. The
other Mexican, Gregorla Loda, who
did the shooting, escaped and a large
posse of men are after him. Loda is
large. gaunt Mexican. The whole
country is aroused as Mr.. Morris was
a very popular and efficient officer
with host of friends all over the
State. He leaves wife and three
children. He was buried at Runge
yesterday evening with Masonic hon
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19

Austin, Texas, June 14.-The general
arrangement committee, having in
charge the holding of a State encamp-
ment in this city this summer, met to-
day and selected the dates for the en-
campment, to be July 1927, inclusive.
All of the railroads have practically
given free transportation and as the
citizens have raised the necessary
money the encampment is a surety on
the dates above mentioned.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19
rhe nnke WllI cal M.

New York. June 1s.--The Tribune's
London correspondent says: The Duke
of Cornwall will probaly be elected
vice commodore of the Royal Yacht
Squadron. The king has been COM
PEELED to resign the commodoreship,
and the nomination of the duke to the
second Office would graceful recogni-
ton of his royal highness' enthusiasm
for yachting. 1t is understood that Sir
Thomas Upton has resolved to again
seek election to this very exclusive
club. and that the king will be his
sponsor.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19

Brentwood. Texas. June 14.-The
grasshopper question is becoming a
serious one in this county. The in
sect Matched out early in the spring
and the farmers commenced poisoning
them at once, still they are making
rapid inroads on the crops, especially
cotton. Several head of cattle have
died suddenly, and it is thought they
ate poison intended for the hoppers.
The bee keepers complain of the bees
dying, and it is also thought the honey
will contain the poison. Fish are also
dying by eating the hoppers as they
jump into the creeks. Taking it all
in all. it is a question whether it is
best to poison the hoppers or to let
them go.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19

Corpus Christi, Texas, June 14.-Mr.
Ed McGregor. son of Mr. ]. S. Nc
Gregor, who lives on ranch about
fifteen miles from Corpus, was bitten
by rattlesnake early Tuesday morn
ing while asleep on the floor. The
snake crawled up the young mans
sleeve and bit at his sleeve. but on
account of his moving his arm the SER
pent grabbed his finger, injecting
much poison into it, which caused
great pain to Mr.. McGregor until he
reached a physician in this city about
three hours after being bitten. DR..
Gregory considers the bite quite seri-
GUS. but at this writing Ed is resting
as we'll as could be expected.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19

New York, April flowing to fresh
fear of trouble in Corea for Americans,
Herald special from Washington
says:
The protected cruiser New Orleans
has been sent to look after the inter-
ests of Americans in the Hermit King
dom. This action was taken in conse-
quence of information sent by Hor-
ace Allen, minister resident at Seoul.
A cable message has just been received
at the navy department from Captain
@. S. Sperry, commanding the New Or
leans, announcing his departure from
Che Foo for Chemulpo. The visit of
the New Orleans Ito Korean waters
will be the first paid by an American
war ship in many months. Mr.. Allen
recently cabled the State Department
stating that American interests would
be endangered if McLeavy Brown, the
financial expert of the Korean customs,
was removed, and he protested against
his removal. Mr.. Brown is still in
office. There are large American gold
mining interests in Korea, the mines
being owned chiefly by 7. Sloat Fas'
sett of New York.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19

Montgomery, Ala, June 12.-In the
constitutional convention, the office of
lieutenant governor has been created,
the governors salary increased from
$4,000 to $4,000, the terms of executive
officers heightened from two to four
years, and are not eligible for re-
election. The governor cannot become
a candidate for the United States SEN
ate Within one year of expiration of
his term.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19

Dallas, Texas June 14.-Early Tues
day morning while attempting to ar
rest negro, Police Officer L. N. Pat
rick was struck over the head with
six-shooter. Assisted by his COM
panion, officer Duncan, the negro was
placed in prison after a desperate
struggle. 1t was then found that Pat
ricks wound was of serious nature.
and he was placed in st. Paul's SANTA
rum Yesterday his skull was tre-
pinned and fully pint of clotted
blood was taken off his brain. He
died last night at 1890 after having
been unconscious since Wednesday
morning.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19

New York June 1S-Three and a
half tons of dynamite are to be ex-
plode under The Narrsws between
Fort Hamilton and Fort Wadsworth.
The dynamite was used during the
Spanish war as a defense to the har-
Dor After the war Major H. H. Adams
of the engineers corps. instead of ex-
ploding the torpedoes, extracted the
charges and stored the dynamite.
Major w. L. Marshall has advertised it
for sale, but there have been no bids
for it. Major Marshall has therefore
decidid to sink the dynamite in casks
of 500 pounds each into the depths of
The Narrows.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19

New York, June 12.-For some time
past reports have been in circulation
to the effect that Charles F. Jones, who
was valet-secretary to William Marsh
Rice the late Texas millionaire, was
In delicate condition Of health. Yes
terday the Evening World obtained
the following statement from Mrs.
Dickinson, who is in charge of the
private sanitarium where Jones is now
living: Charles f. Jones is dying.
He takes no solid nourishment. He is
haggard and thin. His features are
drawn and pinched. For four weeks
he has not left his room. The district
attorney has been trying to remove
him to the country with the hope that
fresh air will revive him, but his con-
dition is so serious that the physician
in attendance will not permit this"
At the district attorneys office it
was not denied that Jones was in a
dying condition, although it was said
he was very ILL.,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19
national EDITORIAL AssoclntInn.

Buffalo, N. Y, June 14.-President
Bailllo called the National Editorial
association to order yesterday. Judge
V. w. Grubbs of Greenville, Texas,
was the first speaker his subject be-
ing Industrial Education" Lafayette
Young of Des Moines. Iowa, discussed
the question of postage and the circu-
lation of so called bulletins through
the mails and newspapers. 1t was de-
cided to submit Mr. Young's speech
to the legislative committee to be for
warded to the third assistant postmas-
ter general. A paper on "How the
Mechanical Department Should be
Managed" was read by Lynch Perry
of Columbo, Tenn. On Friday there
will be two business sessions. Yester-
day evening the directors of the expo
sition gave a dinner at Statler's house
in honor of the editors.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19
AT PHILADELPHIA.
LEADING TOPICS OF THE GREAT
INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION.


Philadelphia, Pa, June 14.-Mrs L..
M. Horner of New Orleans delivered
a notable address before the Southern
Industrial association last night on
the subject of "Womans Work for the
Industrial South" Her musical voice,
charming manner and eloquent words
completely captured her hearers, both
from North and South.
Yesterdays discussion embraced the
subject of Iron and Steel Manufac-
ture in the South" Nicaragua Canal"
immigration to the South" "Mlssls-
sippi River and It's Tributaries" and
Our Rivers and Harbors."
Colonel r. II. Pratt superintendent
of the Industrial school at Carlisle,
Pa, delivered and eloquent address
upon the subject of Industrial Educa-
ton and Its Relations to Race Devel-
opment."
Professor W. H. Counclll, colored,
president of the Agricultural and Me-
chanical college, Normal, Ala dis
cussed the same subject with reference
to negro education in the South. The
address of this colored brother drew
forth such storm of applause as has
been given no other speaker, Profess
sor Council having been introduced to
the audience by Colonel Pratt and Col
onel Hargroves, the president of the
association. in the most eulogistic
speeches. So strong was the impress
sion made by this negro about the ne
gro in the South and his education
that on open motion 1t was decided to
print 100000 copies of this speech,
to be distributed by members of this
association among the negroes of the
South. BY amendments offered by
some Northern brother the speech will
also be circulated throughout the
North. as giving the true condition of
the negro and the idea of member
of his race regarding his development
in the future.
Last nights session closed with a
quartette by negro girls from Alabama
who sang "My Old KshTsiSy Home"
in such a manner as to completely
capture the large audience. After long
and tumultuous applause these girls
were escorted back TO the stage by
Southern gentlemen and responded to
the spontaneous encore by singing
"The Last Rose of Summer and
again received unstinted applause.
The Industrial association will be
taken on an excursion to Atlantic
City on Saturday.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-06-19
Exnlosion i'm n Mine.

Port Royal. Pa. June 12.-As a re-
suit of an explosion in the Port Royal
mines of the Pittsburg Coal company
Monday night sixteen are dead, seven
injured and thousands of dollars
worth of property destroyed. The of
fetal list of dead and injured was
made public by the local company's
officials last night,