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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-06-04
An Investigation On.

Washington, May 3O.-For some
weeks past the postofiice department
officials have been investigating the
business operation of a number OF
home cooperative" schemes, with a
view of determining whether or not
they are within the limits of law.
About 100 different companies are I'M
der suspicion, but as yet none have
been declared to be fraudulent or
barred from the United States mails.
The department will make a test case
on June 10, when it will inquire into
the methods of the parent company
of the home cooperative scheme. The
department has directed this company
to produce case why fraud order
should not be issued against 1t for VIC
iating the fraud or lottery statutes.
Other companies have received SINH
lar notifications, and the department
has scheduled hearings that will keep
the force of the postoffice department
engaged until the end of August. MI
merous complaints have been received
regarding these companies Although
they are of comparatively recent or
igin. the first of them having been
organized about four or five months
ago, they are spread all over the
country
In Kansas City alone the department
located thirty-four companies, and
there are hundreds in the other cities
of the Middle and far West. The
plans of some of the companies are
proven to be questionable on their
very face.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-06-04
NEAR THE CRATER.
KAvANAeH WENT WITHi% A MILE
TO SECURE PHOTOGRAPHS.
DIDN'T KNOW HIS DANGER.
Prot. Helprn and Mr.. Leadbetter viii
Attempt to Make Thorough Elk
animation OF the New craters.

Fort de France, May 30.-The crater
of Mont Pelee has been approached
within one mile This feat was &C
.complished Tuesday afternoon by
George j. Kavanagh, an unattached
newspaper man, who had accompanied
Prof Robt. 4. Hill. the United States
government geologist on his expedi-
ton When Professor Hill turned
south toward St Pierre, Mr. Kavanagh
continued on past Morne Rouge. His
route seemed to have been along or
near the Gale Basse divide, He says
he descended from Morne Rouge into
the valley between Morne Rouge and
Mont Pelee. This valley was deeply
strewn with ashes. Mr.. Kavanagh
guided by an aged negress to where
an old footpath once led to Lake
Palmiste near the summit of the
crater. There an iron cross twenty
feet high was buried in ashes to
within foot of its top. Before him
obltlNlCu uDMdlQ lhC iiOuhlbii SiCPS
covered with ashes which, soaked by
the heavy rains and baked by the sun
and volcanic heat, looked like ce-
ment sidewalk. The whole mountain
top was shrouded in smoke.
Forgetful of the explosion of the
previous night and the awful sudden
ness of the outbursts and tempted by
the seemingly easy ascent, he CON
tinued upward and made photographs
and rough sketches. Mr. Kavanagh
found the valley filed with ashes and
two great riffs, which he was afraid
to approach. At 6 in the evening he
turned back, reaching Morne Rouge at
about 9,o'clocks He had made no new
observations and realized his danger
only the next morning, when occurred
the greatest outburst since Mont
: Pelee's first eruption.
On Wednesday Mr.. Kavanagh tried
to- descend to ST. Pierre but failed.
He found little hamlet. in valley
near the mountain. black With $50
dead bodies. They were not carbon
lied, nor had their clothing been
burned off. Probably this valley lay
near the inner edge OF the zone Of
blasting flame
George KEENAN, reported from Morne
Rough this morning.
Two hours ago Prof. Angelo He'll
prin, president of the Philadelphia
Biographical society, but here under
the auspices of the National Geograph-
zeal society, left with Mr.. Leadbetter
to make three days careful explora-
tion and study of the new craters.
east and north.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-06-04
COLLEGE pearees Conferred.

Washington, May 2O.-At the com
mencement of the National university
to be held next Saturday night the
degree of master of law will be con-
ferred on Oliver Francis Busbey and
that of bachelor of law on James Y.
Townsend. The commencement of
the Columbian university will be held
next Tuesday night. The degree of
bachelor of law from that Institution
win be conferred on Richard Colbert
and John Alonzo Pace and that of
doctor of medicine on Edward Clark
Hudson, Carl Lovelace and Francis
Herbert Poole. All of the young men
named are from Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-06-04
A sulcIde al Waco.

Waco, Texas, May 3O.-J. s. Medley,
a young man 81 years old, was found
in his room in hotel tonight with a
bullet hole through his head. He reg
istered at the hotel Wednesday night
and had not been seen until the maid
went to the room and could not get in.
He had pillow over his head and he
evidently placed the pillow there to
smother the sound when he fired the
shot. Medley has been in Texas for
three months and was until short
time ago one of the foremen of the
West cotton mill. He was discharged
a short time ago, and his being out of
employment doubtless led to his
death. His people live in Brookhill, S.
G., and have been notified Of his death.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-06-04
COMING COTTON CROP.
journal Of Commerce Figures a De-
creased Acreage.

New York, May 3o-The Journal of
Commerce and Commercial Bulletin
has completed most careful investi-
cation OF the area planted in cotton.
and of the condition of the plant In
brief, the results Indicate first, de-
crease of fraction over per cent,
to be exact, 2.23 per cent in the acre
age planted comparing with the De-
partment of Agriculture's June report
OF year ago; and, second that the
average condition of the plant is 919.
In other words reduction of $4,000
acres is indicated in the area planted,
while the condition of the plant is 10.4
points higher than reported by the de
partment Of agriculture twelve months
ago.
The data from which the indications
in this report are drawn comprise
nearly 100 reports from correspond
ents throughout the cotton belt
Taking the reports from the various
sections of the cotton belt as whole,
they seem to agree that the season is
moderately backward, but that it is
still much earlier than at this time
last year. Correspondents in South
Carolina, Tennessee and Texas are
about evenly divided whether to call
the season late or early, but the other
States indicate late crop, say, about
ten days late.
The decrease in the use of fertil-
izers is quite marked. The high price
of feedstuffs is evidently responsible
to considerable degree for the diver
sion of land from cotton.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-06-04
SIGNS of Peace.

Pretoria, May SO.-Lord Miner. the
British high commissioner, left Pre-,
toria for Johannesburg this morning.
The Boer delegates have also left this
city and returned to Bereeninging.
Transvaal. the scene Of the peace con
ference between the Boer delegations,
The question ~ the retention of arms
has been settled in manner favor
able to the Beers, whose contention
that the occupants of outlying farms
would be exposed to danger from at
tacks on the part of the natives or
wild beasts was held to be well
grounded.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-06-04
Maohinists Strike.

Palestine. Texas, May 30.-The ma
chinists employed in the shops of the
International and Great Northern
threw down their tools and struck yes
terday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
trouble leading up to the strike has
been brewing for the past three
months. The machinists' committee
and the railroad officials have been
in conference many times, but to no
avail, and the final action Of the ma
chinists in conference is not any sur
prise.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-06-04
Weatherfond,s COTTON MlII.

Weatherford, Texas, May sO.-The
committee appointed to solicit sub.
scriptions for a cotton mill has secured
$4,000 and upon the faith OF complet.
Ing the list It has called meeting
70 organize the company.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-06-04
The EIrst Car d Melons.

Mathis. Texas. May SO.-The first
car of melons for the season was ship
ped from Mathis yesterday. ]. c. Con
win was the shipper New Orleans
will probably get the car,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-06-04
rExANErrEs.


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haass,s .,,th shb4vrn
Texas and Pacific Railway company,
eastern division. died at Marshall.
un,,a v.,ah, wbo vas narhans
the Oldest resident Of Kaufman corAty,
died at Kaufman, aged io2 years.
August Luecke committed suicide
near LaGrange BY shooting himself
thro,ah az haart yith rovo,var
Caleb Perry, a negro man 40 years
old, was shot through the neck at
Fort worth and Immediately expired.
Tha ro,,rood canmiss,or ordered
registered $4,000 stock of the Gulf
and Brazos valley Railfay company.
Tho Farmers, and Mercbants' hank
Of Ahhott bas hem purchased NV Geo
carmicbaeI q q Powman and r A
1ohns,on
In mo rsdaro, co,rt at sherman r
n and 7 nurn of nanton sc lndl.
viduaIs apd MARINERS wers discbarged
in honl,rmntcv
l. a. fiermai1er heAu brakeman Oh
- 49,
sa' 80 49, 49,,
49, - 80
young maA rpm near Miulo'n'an
was arrested IN sqmerVell county anu
taken to Waxanagnie' He is accused
= = - = .
"A eommie'es OF INNS citizens -
negotiating win qfnclals OF tne ROCK
isiand raliway iooFlhs 10 tne roaa
passing tnrouset CITY.
A brakeman fhe Texas and Pa
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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-06-04

Washington,--Senator Plat IN. W
introduced bill making train robbery
felony and providing the death pen.
atty for the offense.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10

You feel better at once after using Herb
inc, you enjoy your food more, and you get
more nourishment and invlgoratlng force
out of what you eat. Hence, Herbine makes
you strong, vigorous and cheerful. Price
Soc. For sale at Haskells Pharmacy.
If the stomach performs its functions act
lively and regularly, the food OF which 1T is
the receptacle, is transformed into blood of
a nourishin2 quality, which furnishes viRor
and warmth to the whole body. Heroine
gives tone to the stomach aud promotes d.
gestiOn and assimilati IN. Price QUO. For
sale at Haskell's Pharmacy.
If you are troubled with that most un-
comfortable disease called piles, don't neg
lect it. Don't let the complaint get hrm
hold. Every day the disease Is neglected 1t
grows worse. Commence at once to use
rabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment, the relief
is immediate and cure infaillble. frlce oOc
in bottles; tubes Toe. For sale at Haskell's
Pharmacy.
Sick Headache absolutely and permanent
ly cured by using Moki Tea. pleasant
herb drink. Cures Constipation and Indi.
gestlon; makes you eat, sleep, work and
happy. Satisfaction guaranteed o, money
back. 25c and 6Oc. Write to w. h. Hook
er q Co., Buffalo, N. Y, for a free sample.
For sale at the Red Cross Pharmacy.
Many women fail to digest their food,
and 80 become pale, sallow, thin and weak.
while the brightness, freshness and oea u.y
OF the skin and complexion departs. hem-
edy this by taking Herbine after each meal.
to digest what you have eaten. Price QUO.
For sale at Haskeli's Pharmacy.
IT you are troubled with impure blood, in
dicated by sores, pimples, headache. etc.
We would recommend Acker's Blood Elixlr'
which We sell under a positive guarantee.
It wiz always cure scrofulous or SyphiIissiIc ~
ooi-ons and all blood diseases. 6Oc and u.
For sale q the Red Gross Pharmacy.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
THE HUMOR OF LIFE
LATEST WORK TURNED OUT BY
THE WORLDS FUNMAKERs.
Mrs. OFlynn's New Ailment-Conine
of the Second Baby Woke Parents
from Their Drssm-What Broke Up
the Pins-Pons Social.
HI. M....e. va, Not urx.n.

Il was out in town in the interior
Of the state" said a Chicago business
man the other day. "and. desiring to
telephone. l stepped into the head
quarters.
There was farmer just ahead OF
me, and he turned to me and said:
II you wish to use the wire first, go
ahead
But you have the privilege 1 re-
piled.
"'Yes. but I'll waive it.
"I only wish to talk with Chicago.
while your message may be one of life
or death.
40, it's not SO bad as that he re-
piled. with grim smile. My wife
eloped with a windmill man last night,
but you go right ahead with your talk.
l was simply going to notify the con-
stables along the line to let her slide
right along"
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
The Sure Way

to prevent Pneumonia and Consumption ia
to cure your cold when it first appears
Acker's English Remedy will stop the cough
In night and drive the cold out of your
system, Always quick and sure cure for
Asthma, Bronchitis and all Throat and Lung
Troubles. II it docs not satisfy you the
druggist will refund your money. Write to
us for free sample. w. H. Hooker & Co..
Buffalo, N. Y. For sale at the Red Cross
Pharmacy.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
po..man Travelled many Miles.

Thomas Dewar, a rural postman who
has carried the letters from Kirkcaldy
to Auchtertool for thirty-four years.
has just retired. Dewar is still in the
full vigor of health and strength, and
was only retiring in consequence of
having reached the age limit. He had
walked in the course of his duties 150.-
900 miles, equal to six times around
the world
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
INDIGESTION

is the cause of more discomfort than any
other ailment. If you eat the things that
you want, and that are good for you, YOU
are distressed. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets
will make your digestion perfect and pre-
vent dyspepsia and its attendant disagree
able symptoms. You can safely eat any
thing at any time If you take one of these
Tablets afterward. Sold by all druggists
under a positive guarantee. &c. Money
refunded if you are not satisfied. Send to
us for free sample. w. b. Hooker d Co.,
Buffalo. N, Y
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
Relic. Of Roman Art.

At Montalto, in the Province of
Genoa, in tearing down an old church,
a small underground room was found
full of art objects of the Roman time,
chiefly chiseled silver amphorae and
vases filled with gold and silver coins.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
Half Rates East.

June and 13, July and %, August and
IL and 81 and September and 10 the Colo
RADIO Midland Railway will sell tickets to all
points in Western Passenger Association
territory and to points in Oklahoma and In
dian Territory to which the rate from Den
yer, Colorado Springs or Pueblo is $l3. or
higher at one ,are for the round trip plus
81. Final limit of all tickets October 81.
For further particulars, tickets, ETC., call on
or address W. R. Peck, city agent, Grand
Junction, Colo.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
OF More Interest.

"Ah! Nature, noble Nature!" ex-
claimed the maid, in a rapture of de-
light. "Oh! Mr.. Spooneigh, Is there
anything more delightful than to sit
here and listen to the gentle patter Of
the raindrops?"
"Ah-really, I-er-think the su-
preme delight of my life just now
would be to remember who borrowed
my umbrella last"
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
A Giyea way.

Young Woman-I think that new
novel, "Skirting Matrimony." perfect
ly impossible!
Critic-Oh, don't know. One ought
not to form 80 decided an opinion
based on a fiighty perusal.
Young Woman-But 1t was not q
nighty perusal! l read every line care
fully twice over.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10

avoid suffering. prevent coughs and colds
by the timely use of Ballard's Horehound
Syrup. 1t is a safe, sure and swift remedy
for all bronchial ailments. Price Soc.
For sale at Haskells Pharmacy.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10

For the best service In the city, 60 to the
Star Laundry, Colorado avenue.
Mothers who would keep their children in
good health sh Juld watch for the first symp.
toms toms of worms and remove them with
whites Cream Vermifuge. Price 25c.
For sale at Haskell's Pharmacy,
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
Thsn She Fross.

An attendant at Mt. Vernon not long
since found a lady weeping most Bit
terly and audibly, with her handker-
chief at her eyes. He stepped up to
her and said:
Are you in any trouble, madam"
mo, sir" she sobbed.
II saw you weeping"
"Ah," said she, how can one help
weeping at the grave Of the Father Of
His Country"
"Oh! indeed, madam says he,
that's 1t! The tomb is over yonder.
This is the ice house."
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
LODaH DIRECTORY

Book Cliff Camp No 81, Woodmen OF the
World meets in the Odd Fellows hall the ad
and 4th Thursdays of each month. Visiting
Neighbors always welcome. A. Seegmiller,
c. c.. c. B. Rich, Sec.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
As They Impressed Hsr.

No reader Of Frank Stockton's books
can deny that there is decided ele-
ment of the unreal about all Of them.
A lady of malaproprian tendencies
had been laboriously reading "a Story
teller's Pack
What are you reading?" asked
friend.
"Oh, "A Pack of Lies by Frank
Stockton" came the unconsciously
vivacious and strenuous reply.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
Lo md tn. Whit. M.n.

'Is your hair cut?"
ut is" answered the Indian.
Have you washed all the paint OF
your face, and instead annointed your
self with bay rum?"
Il have"
Have you cultivated habits OF
thrift and saved up some money!"
81 have"
Sure you've saved up money!"
"Yes."
Well. come on. You are ready for
the next step in civilization. l will
now teach you how to play poker.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10

Grand Junction Camp No. 1894 Modern
Woodmen OF America meets I'D and 4th
Mondays in Odd Fellows hall at sp. m. c.
H. Covey, v. c. S. r. Vols, Clerk.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
Special Rates to Glenwood.

From May Is to October 81 the Denver 4
Rio Grande railroad will make the follow
ing special rates to Glenwood Springs and
return: Sunday only. $3.50; Saturday or
Sunday, returning Sunday or Monday, $3.50,
8, g. HUM, City Agent
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
A Hard Pull.

Yes. it took my wife and me and
my mother and my wife's mother and
two sisters and an old aunt of mine
and half dozen of our cousins to
pull our first baby through till it was
two years old"
"And did the little one become
stronger by that timer"
mo, we had another by that time
and came out of the dream"
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10

Mesa Lodge No. So l. o. o. F. meets ev-
cry Tuesday night in the Odd Fellows hall
Main street, between 4th and sth. Hollis
Curtis, N. c.: J. M. Graham, Cor Sec.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10
LHeadache From Eye Strain.

Prof. Doudens, a high authority, says
that Eye Strain causes more headache than
all other causes combined. Many people es-
pecially students are suffering from head
ache or heavy feeling in the brow and do
not realize that the cause is defect or
weakness in the eyes. Such cases can be
cured and should have immediate attention.
Complicated cases fitted where others fail.
warrant my work and furnish glasses at
prices reasonable for first class work. Old
gold frames taken in exchange for new.
Twill cost you nothing for US to examine
your eyes and you will get an honest answer.
CT. HUDSON
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10

Grand Army of the Republic Grand juno
lion Post No. meets every I'D and 4th Satur-
day at Odd Fellows hall. Visiting Com
rades welcome. VIM. Warner, Adj. J.R.
Falls, Com.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10

Grand Valley Rebekah Lodge No. 40
meets I'D and 4th Fridays of each month at
Odd Fellows hall. Lulu Curtis. N.
lola Evans. Secretary.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10

Grand Junction Encampment No. 80, l.
y. y. F. meets Ist and sd Thursdays OF
each month at Odd Fellows hall. e.
Thompson, c. P. j. NJ. Graham, Scribe.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10

Unaweep Tribe No. 5S 1. o. R. NJ. meets
every Wednesday night in Odd Fellows
hall. JAW Dodgion, Sachem; Charles II .
Petrie, Chief of Records.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-10

Apple Blossom Circle No. Io7 Women OF
Craft meets Ist and sd Fridays at Odd Fell
lows hall. Mrs. E. B. Ackerman, G. N.
Emma Merrill. Clerk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-26
LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET
COMMISSION ROW BUSY IN PREPA-
RATION FOR SATURDAY.
SeasonabIe Fruits and vegetables Are
Coming in Presbyterian Market
Active and Fairly Strong.

In trade conditions there is little TO note
out of the ordinary As usual on Friday II
was busy day on Commission row. On the
old lines of fruits and vegetables prices
carry strong tones. especially as regards
Irish potatoes, cabbage and onions. Apples
and oranges are both selling quite well II
choice fruit. Inferior apples, of which there
are a good many. move slowly. but oranges
are unusually good and move well at
prices quoted Bananas are in good supply
and are selling quite freely. Receipts OF
green stuff. Southern growth, are liberal
and are free sellers, prices ranging as III
former years. In produce the movement
continues active, but prices are held more
on reports of higher markets at other
points than on real necessity. says one OF
the oldest dealers in the city. and he pre-
diets that the high range Will be of short
duration, as Eastern markets are break
ing, butter being cents lower, eggs 3
cents down and poultry easing off some
what The grocers had good trade during
the week. Prices on all staple articles rule
very steady. The hide market .1e taking
better shape with prices hardening and
very firm at quotations, and with this
leather shows more activity, but the same
prices rule. Iron and steel are active and
prices are firm, but indications OF further
for hardware is large, with prices firm, as
so much building is in progress over the
State and in territory which draws its sup
plies from Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-26
THE GOULDS in NEW DEAL
SAID TO BE BEHIND THE ADVANCE
IN p. & II. STOCK.
Contest for Supremacy Between Coal
Roads - Proposition to Abolish
SecOnd-CIass Fares Dead.

The marked advance in stock of the Phil
adelphia & Reading road and the fact that
large blocks are changing hands is creating
comment, and in railway and financial cir
cles an opinion prevails that the Goulds
have an eye on the road and are behind the
manipulation of its stock. as when the Wa
bash gets the Western Maryland, of which
there seems no doubt, ii would with the
Philadelphia & Reading have an excellent
seaboard outlet. The Baltimore Herald
says: 1T has been apparent for some time
that several prominent interests have been
preparing for the dissolution Of the Read
ing voting trust in the fall. That occur
renee will leave one of the most valuable
railroad properties in the country exposed
to contest for control-a condition that has
not been possible for five. years. During
that period it is believed the Morgan peo-
pie let their holdings of the stock run down
to mere nominal amount. If they wish
majority of the stock-perhaps full ma
1ority-ff the Gould plans develop. Some
nigh authorities agree that Mr.. Gould in
tends to have New York trunk-line out
let to tidewater, and that he has his eye
fastened on the Reading as the cheapest
and best property he can buy. Given this,
he would also have the key to the anthra-
cite situation and lead Messrs. Morgan,
Cassatt and Vanderbilt merry dance. The
game Is worth trying for, and behind him
are some very strong financiers, including,
Ii is believed, Kuhn, Loeb & Co., Z. II. Har-
riman and possibly Speyer Co. These
facts furnish abundant reason for the rise
in Reading shares.