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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-05-29

San Francisco, May 23.--The presi-
dent and Secretary of State Hay have
been in constant communication with
Washington during all their journey
through the West. Dispatches from
foreign embassies have been continu-
ally arriving and the Chinese situa-
ton has received special attention.
The president has been anxious lest
the difficulties thrown in the way of
an arrangement by the demands of
some of the powers might lead to in
definite delay and consequent increase
OF the indemnity to be exacted. The
points to be settled are, first, the total
amount of the indemnity and the
share of each power; second, the meth
cd of payment. In regard to the fir
point the president has constantly 3 J
deavored to moderate the demands
the powers to an amount which Chin
might pay without financial ruin or
territorial dlsmemberment He has
thought that $2OO,0O0,OOO was the max
imum amount indicated by the best
authorities consulted. and he has
proved the willingness of this govern
ment to make every sacrifice in the in
terest of China and the restoration of
normal relations by cutting down our
already moderate claim in half If 9TH
err powers would make a proportionate
reduction. These propositions have
not been accepted by the other govern
ments, though Great Britain has
shown a disposition to a consderate
treatment of the matter.
AS to the method of payment it is
understood that there are various
propositions before the conference of
ministers in Pekin. One is a loan to
be contracted by China, guaranteed
by the powers which it is thought
might be floated at per cent with
a commission of or 6 per cent. An
would probably require an enormous
commission at heavy rate of inter-
est, some per cent. Neither of these
propositions were acceptable to the
president Two weeks ago he pro-
posed that each of the powers. should
accept for its share the bonds of China
at par and with interest at per cent,
provision for meeting the interest and
for eventual payment being taken
from the likin, the salt likin duties
and increased import taxes. Mr..
Rockhill has now been instructed to
urge these views anew upon the atten-
ton of his colleagues.
The attitude of the British govern
ment set forth in the recent speeches
of its 1presentativr7 in parliament
indicate that Great Britain, though
not willing to go so far as this coun-
try in moderating the demands of the
powers, is inclined to accept measures
which, if adopted, may bring the ne
gotiations to conclusion.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-05-29

the responsible newspaper from pred
atory litigation br dlscharglng their
legitimate duty TO society. much
regret that IMPORTANT business makes
1t impossible for me to be personally
present and fill my place on the pro-
eramme f. N. Bushicl5.'
Colonel r. M Johnston then paid a
high tribute in ords to the work of
Mr.. Bushlck in promoting the passage
of law on civil libel He referred to
his wise and tireless work looking to
the passage of SUCH a law. He knew
personally Of tho good done by Mr..
Bushick His cdnimendatory words
were warmly applauded by the meet
ing.
President Harris made a few re-
marks in the same direction and gave
much credit to MI. Bushick whom he
thought had doneimore than any 9th
er one man, except Mr.. r. NJ John
ston, who had worked hard in the
same direction.
A resolution of sympathy for Mr..
Frand Holland. editor of the Farm and
Ranch, on account of the serious ill
ness of his wife was adopted by a
standing vote
President Harris delivered his an
nual address
The report was referred to a special
committee of nvel as follows j. H.
Napier f. F. Baltic, Lee j. Rountree,
c. f. Lehman and Eugene Moore
A humorous letter of regret from
Mrs. S. l. Galloway of Dallas was read
to the effect that she could not be
present to read he'll poem, saying the
poem would follow The excuse was
in verse.
The treasureris annual report
showed cash on hand s267.97.
The financial report of Secretary
Frank Vernon was read It showed
$50 on hand. His report alluded prac-
tically to his incurable illness, that he
expected would do it's work soon. In
it he babe last farewell to his
DItJuI6l VI lHt dSSOCldllOu anu VA
horted them. to hold always up the
aims and work of the association.
Both were referred to the finance
committee.
Memorial services we're then held,
in charge of Colonel F. B. Baltic OF
Cleburne. He called the members
closer together and after they were
seated called upon Rev. Robert Stuart
to open with prayer, The minister
then read extracts from the burial
services OF the Episcopal church. The
names of the deceased are John T.
Elliott S. M. Vernon. j. X. P. Shirley,
and Colonel a. H. Belo.
Colonel Baltic read memorial and
the virtues of the dead were pointed
pY with much fess,-Se.
The. reading ogftre memorial adj
dress was followed BY eulogistic re-
marks and papers Of the noble men of
he profession who had departed this
life. The meeting then adjourned till
Sriday morning at $3.50 o'clock.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-05-29

Halls Cntarrh Cure
Is 8 constitutional cure. Price, roc.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-05-29
Chairman
John Brooks.
w. w. Dexter. -"

On motion the secretary cast the
vote of the convention for admission
of all the applicants.
The report of the committee on leg
islation was read by the secretary.
Most of it was devoted to the civil
libel law. 1t stated that while there
was lacking good deal, the law was
step in the right direction, and they
hoped to get better provisions in the
future, as the wisdom OF legislatures
expanded. Report adopted.
The following telegram was re-
ceived:
San Antonio.-To President State
Press Association: The Express sends
greeting to its brethren of the State
Press Association and congratulates
them upon the passage of a new civil
libel law. which at least partially
preserves free press by protecting
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-05-29
Throwing dice seems to constitute
a rafting good time with some people.


A company has been formed to control
the process OF printing without ink, and
In short time It is expected that old
methods win be revolutionized. There Is
one thing. however, that has resisted all
Innovations; that Is. Hostetters Stomach
Bitters. 1t Is wonderful medicine for
dyspepsia, Indigestion, biliousness. insom-
MIA, constipation and nervousness. II also
prevents malaria fever and ague. Try 1t,
and you will not be disappointed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-05-29
THE EDITORS MEET
ANNUAL SESSION OF THE TEXAS
PRESS ASSOCIATION.
A Cordial welcome Extended to the Craft
by the Citizens Of Houston---Nice Things
Said About the Fraternity and the Work
OF the Members.

Houston, Texas, May 24-The Texas
Press Association opened it's twenty
second annual session here yester-
day. Turner hall was selected for
holding the meeting. The ladies had
placed lovely flowers upon the stage
and other available spots. 1t added
greatly to the attrRctiveness of the,
surroundings, Quit a number of la
dies, members of the reception COM
mittee, were present Almost con-
cealed by prettily arranged flowers
and ferns, President Harris called the
meeting to order. and in few appro-
pirate remarks presented Rev. Robert
S. Stuart of the Episcopal church to
open the meeting with prayer. Mr..
Stuart asked the blessing of God upon
the State of Texas, the city of Hous-
ton and the members of the associa-
ton in convention assembled and
that in all their work begun, con-
tinued and ended in Thee, they may
Glorify Thy name"
The secretary then called the roll
Colonel r. NJ Johnston was called
and stated that Mayor Woolford had
been kept away by indlsposition and
could not deliver the address of well
come. He introduced J. M. Coleman
to welcome the visitors.
The president announced the follow
ing committees:
Finance-R. E. Yantis, NJ. L. Blk
Ter, Jasper Collins.
Membership-Fred Rohman, John
Brooks, w. w. Dexter.
Resolutions-W. A. Shaw, Tom Ma
pier, Eugene Moore.
Constitution and By-laws-S. j.
Thomas, C. P. Thompson, r. NJ. John
ston
Revision of Roll-Charles GILMORE,
G. ]. Palmer, C. F. Lehman.
Colonel L. l.. Foster was presented
to the meeting and made an interest
ing talk concerning the Agricultural
and Mechanical college.
President Harris thanked Colonel
Foster and put the matter before
the meeting.
NJ. S. Bixler Of Beaumont then ex-
tended an invitation to the associa-
ton to visit Beaumont.
The invitation to visit the Agricul-
| t,,raI IN nd Nfaohonical COLLAGE, t,toef ~,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-05-29

The feeling of disrrust is always the
last which a great mind acquires.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17
GOLF VERSUS CYCLING.

Shall I play golf this year? Why,
yes. But am going to devote less time
to golf and more time to cycling this
year than last and I'll tell you why
said one young business man recently.
When l invest in bicycle, 1 know
that the heaviest part of my investment
has been made. When invested in a
set of golf clubs and dozen balls as
the result of having accepted an invita-
ton to try my hand at the game over
the links of the local club, l soon found
that my expenses had but just begun.
Golf clubs are of no use without links
on which to use them, and this privilege
meant my joining club. Then my
wife caught the fever and decided that
she, too, wanted to become a club mem
Der. That meant another membership
and another set of clubs, to say nothing
of golfins costume which cost just
about three times as much as any la
dies cycling costume. Then there were
locker expenses and various little club
house extras which all of us know, to
say nothing of the inevitable round OF
two of refreshments on the clubhouse
balcony after the game"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17
THEATER GoERs NOT TICKLE.

Those actors who are continually la
menting that American theater goers
are tickle must have hard time recon
Cling their statement to the experience
of Joseph Jefferson, who has been held
in affectionate regard by the last two
generations of the amusement public.
During the greater portion of this time
he has not broadened his repertory be-
You'd four pieces, all Of which have been
seen time and again, but are so firmly
rooted in popular favor through their
connection with Mr. Jefferson that no
one ever seems to tire of them. The in
telligent and critical never show indif-
ference at the work of their old favor
lite. but rather bestow upon him greater
esteem as the years pass by. The APP
probation has shown itself in numerous
ways outside of the mere fact that Mr..
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17

lifting idea of the mimetic art, is even
more culpable.
Not all of the press, nor all of the
public.
But as many decent folk in large cities
stay away from political primary meet
lngs, so they hold back in this contest
and leave the field to the big hands and
loud voices and sweaty caps and mar
row hatbands. Is what the public de-
mands as good as it deserves? We
can't decide this until they have had a
look in at something better.
How are they going to get it?
Ihere is no commoner error than the
false old saw, The demand creates the
supply"
The supply always antedates the de-
mand
There was no demand for silk We
would be wearing cotton or leaves to
clothe our nakedness merely. If the poet
and the inventor and the artist of all
time had not cried out for beauty even
in raiment and sought and wrought and
fought against utilitarianism until in
their tears and travail they had pro-
duced something which even utility was
forced to adopt.
If we admit the influence of the stage
at all-and everybody is willing to ad-
nit it's influence for bad--would it not
be we'll to have theater which might
present wholesome plays artistically,
Where the public cry of the moment
could not force the manager into the
position of producing Topographic
farces for the cities and inartistic melo-
drama for the country?
There are few managers 70 base
that they would not prefer to pro-
dIceI decent and worthy play
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17
rather than French or German adapt

rather than French or German adapt
ed muck.
I know one who brought out three
but which the box office condemned.
The last time he said to me: II am sor-
ry, but I've only one basket of eggs,
and I've a stone wall of ignorance
against me. If keep up, my eggs will
be gone, and there will only be yellow
mark on the wall for all my efforts"
said to him, NO; there will be a
point of attack, so that when the main
force comes up they'll have target for
the battering RAM"
Ah!" said he. THAT would be fine
if it were only an art to me. Unfor-
nately, have no other livelihood"
Now, Mr.. Carnegie has some other
livelihood" 1t will be possible for him
to do for the theater what Mr.. Higgin-
son did for the Boston Symphony or
chestra.
That used to be called "a rich mans
luxury" and "Higginson's folly" 1t is
now not only one of the most artistic of
the worlds musical companies, but the
best paying.
Mr.. Carnegie will be able to maintain
theater in excellence until the public
rises to appreciation. Let us hope the
result will be the same.
Then Shakespeare spells RUM will
cease to be truism and a reproach.
Then many of the most cultured of our
theater lovers will be brought back to
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17

good for cattle and doesn't make a good
salad the money and trouble spent upon
Its care are wasted.
OF all the artists the actor is the only
one to whom you say, do your best Cat
your own eXpense), loving beauty, striy-
ing for elevation, but in competition
With the commercial huckster who has
no ambition higher than to make money
mo scruples but fear for the box office,
and no shame which cannot be silenced
by the jingle of coin wrung from the
ignorant, the careless or the depraved
by pandering to their lowest tastes or
fattering their dullest senses"
On the one hand he is told: LET your
ideals be high if you would win our re-
spect. Hitch your wagon to start"
And on the other: Give the public
what they want if you would win sue
cess! Sink your wheels in the road if
you would gather the Dust"
How many of us have subscribed" to
a book upon special topic, well writ
ten, of intense interest, perhaps an en-
tirely new light upon cherished sub
ject, but one with such small audi
ence as to preclude the possibility of
large sales and ''commercar' success.
Isn't that endowment
How many q poet of other times
would have been silent, his notes hush
ed from sheer starvation, but for the
dedication to his patron!
Isn't that endowment"
The stockholders of the Metropolitan
Opera House for years subscribed five
times the value of their boxes or seats
for the endowment of music.
What are the gifts to the Academy of
IN1rs I. r.. - l.
rious painting given by HaIlgarten,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17
pR1zEF1GHrs IN CUBA.

If prizefights are not to be allowed in
this country, it would be good idea to
privilege them in Cuba. Efforts should
be made to teach the Cubans the manly
art OF self defense, and then perhaps
they would discard their dirk knives
and machetes and use only nature S
weapons when they get into a scrim-
mage. The game would be sure to flour
ish there, for there is not more beau
tiful spot in the world than Cuba at
certain seasons of the year. In New
York company is being organized for
the purpose of holding fights in Cuba.
The scheme is a good one beyond
doubt.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17

Clarke and other patrons of pictorial
and plastic art?
When a choir singer in a village
shows voice above the average, how
often do lovers of music "endow'' him
with trip to Europe for study of the
great masters!
What does the endowment" of sci
entific chairs in our universities mean
but that consecrated men should be
protected from the box office principle
while they work in the domain of pure
science for the delight of kindred souls?
What is the matter with the stage?
Whose fault is it?
1t is the public who are responsible.
The press, which ridicules every up
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17

a taste for books or to be able to in
terpret them, but all have a taste fol
the theater. The Roman emperors pro.
vided for the poor and discontinued
"Panem ct aforementioned and
shows
Shows! ~
They are needed more than ever in
this hurry of the new century, the apex
OF the strenuous life, and If they must
have shows" how noble an endeavor tc
guide, form and instruct them while
we amuse!
1t seems to me we must never give up longing
and wishing while we are thoroughly alive.
There are certain things we feel to be beautiful
and good, and we must hunger after them
George Eliot
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17

the playhouse, from which they have
peen driven by indecency, bad acting
and bad plays. Then, finally, even the
critics, who form the cult of t1ippant,
shallow jest mongers, will either lose
their positions or be driven to regard
the players art with respect if not with
reverence.
Lastly, the artist will respect himself
more, finding his work more respected.
There will be blue ribbon of artistic
endeavor Success in the country will
mean invitation to become a collea cue
In the academy of the art. The tone of
performances will be raised when every
player in the provinces sees before him
light by which to guide his steps.
There will be no more creation of
stars" by methods which hitherto
were left to the patent medicine man
and the tooth paste promoters. The
actor will try to sink his personal traits
in the character which he represents.
Ills success will be measured by the
extent to which he merges himself in
the intent of the author, and not by
the continual forcing of his personality,
ms private peculiarities, domestic viz
tues, his conduct out of the theater and
the hundred tricks by which press
aSeHts seen W optall Tor their employ
ers notice and consideration not war
ranted by their performance on the
stage.
There VIII be no more wilkins" or
"Crushfield'' or "Muggins" parts There
will be actors who will fulfill the mean
ing of actor; who will assume roles and
not indulge in personal exhibitions.
The divorce. the pugilist and the
bridge jumper will be relegated to the
side shows where they belong and win
no longer sully the boards which have
not been unworthy of the work of Soph-
ocles, of Shakespeare. of Moliere.
l see no reason why this scheme of
Mr. Carnegie should not have educa-
tional value as a supplement to his IL
braries and to reach many whom his
libraries will not touch.
1t is not given to every one to have
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17

Jefferson invariably plays to great bust
ness wherever he goes. The sobriquet,
the Dean of the American Stage"
which has lovingly been bestowed upon
| him and the respect with which he is
| treated by members of his own pro-
fession all go to show him deep set in
general feeling. Mr.. Jefferson has not
been knighted, as was Sir Henry Irving,
nor decorated, as was Adolf Sonnen-
thai, but he has been crowned with the
veneration and admiration of his coun-
| trymen,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17
COULD HAVE LICKED THEM ALI

Maude Odell, leading woman with the
Baldwin Melville stock company, tells
this one about an Irish stage hand
whom she encountered while PLAYING
recently in a city where continuous,
vaudeville is rampant. The Irishman
had been to see the Continuous and
was holding forth upon the misery Of
the business.
How was the house," inquired Miss
odell, with view to a line on the box Of
fee.
Well, I'll tell ye,'' replied the stage
hand. IN lay me loife L could have
licked the three av thim.''
And yet Miss Odell talks of going into
vaudeville later on.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17

wv YHEN recent cable from
England announced that
AIN/ Mr.. Andrew Carnegie
would supplement his eff
forts for education in the
endowment of libraries by
the foundation of an endowed national
theater, the newspapers which noticed
the statement acknowledgements to con-
slider the idea rather humorous one.
Why?
There is no worthy effort in the best
art or literature that isn't endowed
Art is a luxury, an exotic, that must
be nurtured for the sake of beauty.
We do not frown upon the culture of
the orchid on the ground that as it isn't
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-05-17

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NHE position occupied by oars
men in this country grows
more important each year.
The public manifests an in
cir int
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
Personal Notes From King George.

Correspondence of THE FREE LANCE
King George C.. H., Va, Sept. ,, 1901.
Miss Eva r. Tayloe. OF "Powhatan, "
is visiting Miss Lucy Richardson, at
Dover. Del, and from there will go to
Rehobeth Beach and Philadelphia to
spend the month oi September
MIR. Fred G.. s. Hunter, who has been
spending the month OF August with his
relatives at the Courthouse, has return
ed to Washington.
The land and property books for the
year 1901, made out and returned by
DEPUTY Commissioner of the Revenue NJ.
X. Walter Coakley TO the Clerks office to
be examined, were clean, correct and
carefully done.
Mrs. Thomas r. Arnold. OF fWillow
Hill" is visiting friends and relatives in
Philadelphia
DR.. II e.. Cameron professor OF lircek
nj the University OF Princeton, y. D., Is.
visiting the Hunters al the COurt-house.
Capt. and Mrs. VIM \ Smith, who
have been paving a short visit To their
country seat. st Cloud, have returned
to fredericksburg.
Mr.. W d Writ. a lawyer OF NestmOre-
land county. was ut the Clerks office IT.
Gently on professional business.
Or. Georgt Sorrell. OF Washington,
spent sunday and Monday last at his
country home in this county.
Miss Mary Sykes is visiting her cousin,
Miss Minnie Smith, at "Adelbert
Miss Mary Wilkins. OF Washington,
who has been visiting Miss Lille Taylor,
at Hayes. has returned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
STAFFORD
The GarTisonvine Team Victorious Minis-
ter's Busy Day Lawn party other
Notes and Personals
Correspondence OF TIN FREE LANcE)

Correspondence of Tn FREE LANCE
Stafford {. H.. Va, Sept. 2nd, 1901.
There were two games OF base ball
played at GarrisOnNillc Saturday, aud
the Garrsonvillc team came out vic
torious in both The GarrisOnville
boys defeated fredericksburg by Il
score of & to >, and Brooke by score Ot
Is to II.
Rev. C.. l.. Potter il conducting pro
tracted meeting at New Hope, and has
large and attentive congregations lie
preached Yesterday at Ebenezer in the
morning, Antioch in the afternoon and
New Hope atnight, aitcra drive OF about
- miles
There was a lawn party held here last
Friday night attended 10y a moderate as
sembly. The music was good, and one
of the features was Prof Mosher's sing
ing Of the Holy City.
MIR. j. Thomas Woodland, OF Washing
ton, is spending some time with his
mother, near here.
The pickle season having closed, farm
ers are engaged in saving their fodder
and have had n fine season for 1t thus
far
An allday meeting was held at Ra-
moth yesterday, which was attended by
many from distance.
There was preaching yesterday at Aqua
church by n minister from distance.
r. T. Lunsiord, OF Coakley, aud X.
Bruce Lunsford, of Richmond, spent some
time here this week on business.
Mr.. X. NJ. Green, formerly of this coun-
ty. is living critically i'll with typhoid
fever in a hospital in Washington, d. C..
There is still dearth OF crabs and fish
in Aqua creek, owing to the wet weather.
Mr.. ). b. Dabney, OF Brooke is visiting
Washington. being on his annual leave.
SGRIBBLER