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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-08-06
SABINE is ON A BOOM.
River Is Higher Than Ever Before
Known.

River Is Higher Than Ever Before,
Known.
Tyler, Texas, Aug. News reached
here yesterday afternoon that tidal
wave had occurred in the Sabine river
and that the river is higher than ever
before known by the Oldest inhabi-
tants. The heavy downpour of rain
in Hunt and Rockwell counties is the
cause of this unprecedented rise. Be
tween here and Mineola the river is
four miles wide and nearly two miles
Of the International and Great North
ern track is under water. The train
for the north, which left here at q
o'clock, was unable to cross the Sabine
bridge and had to return to Troupe
The wagon bridge over the river is
gone and entails a loss of many thou
sand dollars. The bridge was built by
Wood county citizens to secure trade
from the northern portion of Smith
county.
The river on the Cotton Belt, near
Big Sandy, is two miles wide and the
officials OF the system fear that their
track is gone. The heavy rise has oc.
Cured since the middle of the after.
noon.
Many valuable farms are inundated
and the loss is hard to estimate, but
will be many thousands of dollars.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-08-06
FARM AND FLOCK.

925
Erath county will raise large forage
crops.
South Texas cabbages bring good
prices.
Hops are advancing in price in Cali
fornia.
Figs are being shipped from south
Texas.
Yoakums first bale brought csc and
$50 premium.
Cotton in Texarkana section is in
superb condition.
Kansas wheat crop will be less than
100000 bushels.
During the past year Texas raised
89,43S, 1872 chickens.
Williamson county farmers have
planted much June corn.
Chikasaw nation cattlemen are pay
ing the tribal cattle tax.
Northern part of Chautauqua county,
New York, suffered heavy crop loss by
foods.
Merkel section will have a good cot
ton yield and an abundance of feed
stuff.
Indian Territory cucumbers of fine
Texas cities.
as cities.
Nolan county farmers hope to be
able to raise plenty of feed stuff and
ALSO grass,
H. H. Halsell of Henrietta recently
had on the st, Louis market some 157
pound calves that brought $3.50 per
head.
Abe Miller of San Angelo sold $50 of
his Indian Territory steers, 946 pounds
average, at $500 in the market at St
Louis.
wagonload of young turkeys were
marketed at Yoakum some days ago,
They were small. but fat, and brought
20 cents each
According to the census bureaiT
Texas is the leading state in the num-
Der Of farms, but six of the others are
ahead in valuation.
The state of Washington's wool clip
this season has been sold in the short
est time ever recorded and at prices
averaging cent per pound higher than
last year, y
At the rapidly increasing rate at
which farmers are supplying the
creamery at Cuero with milk that IN
stitution is likely to increase its facili-
ties ere long,
Andy Smith, living just south of Cor
sicana, has sold this season $40 worth
of tomatoes from a patch one acre in
extent, and expects to realize altogeth-
er from 1t 500.
In Nebraska in 1891 stockrals.ng was
hardly more than a side issue. In 1901
the ranges held more than 100000
cattle and 100000 sheep, There are
also over 100000 hogs.
Neville q Patterson and Carroll "
Wellesley shipped from Henrietta to
st. Louis twenty-one carloads Of cattle
The animals averaged twenty-four head
head to the car.
Jack Gholson, living two miles
south OF Waco, took the first bale of
cotton OF this seasons growth to that
city. The bale weighed $40 pounds and
classed strict middhng.
From present indications Smith
county, Texas, this season will raise
one OF the largest crops of cotton in
the history of the county. The corn
crop will be heavier than was some
weeks ago thought, and many farmers
say that an average yield will be OBJ
tanned.
Farmers in Fisher county are of the
opinion that an ample supply of feed
stuffs and plenty of grass can be grown
before winter. The ground has been
well soaked Cotton, which has been
much retarded, seems to be doing well.
The fruit growers of the Hearne sec
tion have had splendid success with
their product this season and great
deal of 1t is being shipped. The finest
of peaches and watermelons have
found ready sale at Hearne.
Some of the watermelon and canta-
loupe raisers in the vicinity of Deni-
son say their crop is being cut short by
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-08-06
A FARMER Asaaaalnated,

Karnes City, Texas, Aug. 2.-Last
Wednesday morning about two miles
and half from this place, Willis Will
son, a white man about 80 years old,
was shot and killed. The parties who
did the shooting were concealed be-
hind some cord wood and as WILLIS
came out of the house and walked to
within about forty yards of the wood
pile shot was fired and Wilson fell
dead. John Elder and Will Elder Of
this county are in jail charged with
the killing. They were admitted to-
bail Thursday in the sum of $500 each.
Richmond, Va.-At Wise courthouse.
in the presence of 1000 people, George
Robinson, colored, was hanged for the
murder of another negro.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
JUNE'S LAST DAY HAS
MANY BRILLIANT WEDDINGS

The Church OF the Messiah. Olneyville,
was the scene OF beautiful wedding,
last evening. when Miss Ellen Sefton
Waterman. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
William Il. Waterman. OF this city. was
united I'm Marriage 10 Mr.. Ernest v. Page
OF Boston. The church was beautifully
decorated for the occasion with a pro-
fusion OF palms and the edifice was
thronged with the friends OF the young
people Many OF the college friends OF the
bride were also present she being n grad
uate OF Brown, 1902 and also a member OF
Alpha Beta and Phi Beta Kappa college
societies.
The bride was attended by Miss Row
ena L. Sheldon, OF this city, as maid OF
honor.
The bridesmaids were Miss GRACE Pierce
OF this city, president OF the class OF
1902. also Miss Ethel Pierce OF Providence.
Miss Ada Rogers OF Pawtucket and Miss
Alzada p. Page OF Boston. a sister OF the
groom.
The bride wore n gown or white crepe
de chene over white silk and carried bo-
quet OF bride roses The maid OF honor
wore blue mousseline de sole over blue
taffeta and carried Liberty roses. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
FOR PET DOGS.
Massage Is Now the Latest Fad
In Washington Society.

Washington. July 1.-The wealthy folk
OF Washington have new fad II Is
massage for pet dogs. The artist who
administers this treatment designates
himself a physical culturist." He Is a
frenchman. with an English accent. He
Is In rapidly growing demand.
Politicians, financiers and physicians
who are dog owners enlist his services.
while ladies whose receptions are social
events. as well as others who live In more
obscure luxury, combine to add to his re-
ceipts.
In defence OF the new fad the "physi-
cal culturist" says:
The physical development OF the pet
dog may be made symmetrical. FASTENED
here or retarded there, as may be neces
sary. and his appearance and value may
be vastly improved by proper exercise,
massage and manicure treatment His
spirits may be kept high and his life pro-
longed. That Is my speciality"
In addition to the massage. In which
the animal Is manipulated from the tip
OF It's nose TO the furthermost end Of Its
tail. the pet dog culturist examines, clips.
files and straightens the animals nails
and inspects its teeth and keeps them in
order. The coat is carefully brushed. and
when necessary Is shampooed
Every muscle and tendon IS separately
manipulated I'm the massage treatment
and gradually strengthened TO the normal.
This extends to the muscles OF the back.
neck and legs. with a special treatment
for the underpart OF the body designed 10
stimulate and strengthen the digestive
functions.
The charges for dog massage are usual
~ one dollar per visit. AS a general
thing two visits per week are sufficient
to keep a pet In good condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
IN SOCIETY

The active season Of golf at the Aga
wan Hunt club closed on Saturday. In
the evening a small party went ont and
enjoyed a jolly time ending with n
dutch treat" served by Mr.. Braymau.
the chef OF the club. Among the party
were Mr.. and Mrs. Harry waldron. Mr.
and Mrs. Abram Barker and Mrs Corne-
Illus Barrows.
An interesting event viii occur at the
golf club. during the coming week, when
Mr. Byron Watson and Mr.. Jack Ames
will play off for the championship at
tennis.
Mrs. Franklin i. Capron and Miss Hell
en- Capron OF this city, who have been
abroad for the past year. are at present
in Geneva. Switzerland. Miss CapCn has
been studying languages and music for
some time past In a fashloneble boarding
school I'm Geneva.
DR. Franklin T. Capron VIII sail for Eu-
rope on July 10 and travel direct TO Gene
va, where he will Join his wife and
daughter.
Miss Margaret Jackson. Vassar 1900. is
at her fathers home on Wayland avenue.
this city. Miss Jackson is one OF the fac
ulty OF the famous Cathedral school
(EpiscopaD OF Philadelphia and numbers
among her pupils the daughter of Presi-
dent Roosevelt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
FOREST CASINO, ROCKY POINL.

good show Is what the people call the
entertainment given In the Forest Ca
sino. Rocky Point. this week The hit Of
the bill is made by Dan and Dolly Mann
IN their rustic comedy sketch Mandy
Hawkins" which IL replete with humor
and pathos The scenic and theatrical cf-
fects are also very good indeed.
Mae veola does decidedly original con-
tortion act while Belle Gordon. the cham
MON female bag-puncher. Is better than
ever. The Woodthropes, In little OF
everything; May Bryant. souhrette; Hell
on Glare French chauteuse, and Norman.
tho frog man, are all good I'm their re-
spective lines.
The Brandon Sisters make quite hit
by their lively dancing, while Young and
prookes play a number OF instruments IN
an admirable manner. Thronton and York
dance gracefully. and Daley and Paine
appear In very amusing sketch. Stew
ART and Gillen create wars OF laughter
with their burlesdue boxing match.
The same bill will be given for the bal
snce OF the week, every afternoon and
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
PAWTUXET VALLEY

AT the meeting of IS. Peter and Paurs
L. A. b. society Sunday afternoon at
Temperance hail. Clyde, the following of
ficers were elected for the ensuing year:
President. John McGin: vice president.
Henry Miller: financial secretary. Jerome
Carroll: recording secretary. George Nc
Manus. treasurer, James Canavan; SER
geant-at arms. James McCabe.
The funeral OF Francis Beal, who died
at his home In Hope Wednesday after a
long Illness. was held at the Hope NJ. T..
church Sunday. Revs. G. A. Meader and
j. n. Geisler officiating. The interment
was at Knotty Oak
George Coyer OF Fiskeville was knocked
down and beaten into unconsciousness on
the main street In Fiskeville Sunday eve-
ming by some unknown person. Coyer
was out for a walk early In the evening.
when he was struck from behind and
felled 10 the ground. He was found lying
unconscious In a pool OF blood by George
Andrews OF Baskerville and assisted TO his
home, Evidently after knocking their VIC
tim down the assailants kicked him about
the face and body, as his nose Is broken,
eyes bruised and his shoulders covered
with contusions. There is no clue to his
assailants and they will probably go un-
punished.
All the mills in the Valley villages are
running overtime this week 20 make up
for July 4>and the remainder of the week
The members OF the Arctic Centre
graduating class enjoyed their class sup
per at the residence OF the principal Mr..
John +. Deering. last evening.
1t Is understood that the Isaac Prouty
Manufacturing company OF Spencer,
Mass. is negotiating for a lot Of land on
Brookside avenue. Centrevile, and II sat
isfactory terms can be secured Will pur-
chase and erect a large shoe manufac-
tory.
young lad named Berard, resident
of Anthony. was shot In the shoulder yes
terday by a toy pistol, into the muzzle OF
which a small pebble had been inserted
The missile struck Berard hard enough
TO penetrate the skin and the wound bled
profusely.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
THE INTER-OCEANIC CANAL.

An a certainty though
been selected 1t the best thing that could have been
done under all the circumstances leave the choice of P
supporters but the delay might endangr desirable
prise led those who favor the Nicaragua give and permit
the president decide.
The Nicaragua has been the favore with the people Of
this country until the volcanic calamity Martinique An
important factor aso change of opinion has been the
panys franchises The French stockholders that
project could be carried through owing lack funds Eng
prominence
tanned that only the best but really only be
thought Of #AAt
Still they admitted that the French company would have ask
stance be the adopted
There have been doubts the title of the that
desires sell also the probability getting absolutely
concessions from the of Colombia These
points important and will take time afghen
facts and then carefully weigh the advantages of the
will be willing make be passed upon satisfactorily Pre
dent Roosevelt will deny although among
the highest regard for presidents judgment may
who will continue believe that congress duty bound
to itself settle the of
The great point that question will
be obvated then the president will approve
will regret only quarter and that the where
MAJ gnates do congregae
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
AN ANOMALY.
Mass Composed by Protestants
Sung in Catholic Church.

Newark. N. j., July 1.-At the high mass
In st. Patrick's Cathedral. Sunday. the
choir. under the leadership OF Prof. Will
liam Hattersley, sang the mass "Missa
pro initiate" In the presence OF n congre-
cation that filed the edifice. The mass
is the composition OF six members of the
Manuscript society OF the Oranges, OF
whom three are Protestant clergymen
and rectors OF leading churches. The mu-
sic of the mass was solemn and inspiring.
and the work won favorable comment.
Mgr Doane referred TO the unique pro-
duction from the pulpit and expressed
himself as pleased with the success of the
composite production OF the talented mu-
sicians.
The various divisions OF the mass. as
sung, were contributed by the following:
Rev. Herman c. Gruhnert, pastor of the
German Presbyterian church OF Orange:
Rev. Lewis Cameron. rector OF the Epis-
copal Church OF the Holy Communion OF
South Orange: Rev. Frank b. Reazor.
pastor OF st. Marks Episcopal church. of
West Orange; George 7. Dixon. William
Humistan and Absalom p. Bachmann OF
East Orange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

gowns OF the bridesmaids were alike be-
ing OF white mousseline de sole over
white taffeta with shower boquets OF
bridesmaid roses. The groom was attend
ed by his brother, Frank A. Page, OF this
city, as best man.
The ushers were Mr. Walter c. Brown
and Edmund t. Eastman OF this city. AL
so George II. Cherry OF New Bedford and
Louis j. Surdam OF Boston.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Frederick l. Collins, rector OF the Church
OF the Messiah. the father OF the bride
giving her away
The music was rendered by Organist
Percy Bainton.
AT the conclusion or the ceremony the
bridal party and guests were driven TO
the residence OF the brides parents, 9lS
Plainheld street where a reception was
held. The large rooms were beautifully
decorated with roses and sweet peas and
the lawn was a most alluring spot with
its rows of brilliant Japanese lanterns
and attractively decorated tables. placed
here and there, where the refreshments
were served.
Late In the evening Mr., and Mrs. Page
departed on their bridal journey which
will include the Adirondacks and Canada.
Upon their return they will reside In
Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
DIE q.

BASHFORD-In this city. S0th ult-s
James H. Bashford. aged II years.
CLINTON--In this city. 10Th ult.. at
his late residence. No. Is MIX street.
Peter Clinton. aged 81 years. months
and 12 days.
COREY-In Edgewood. Cranston. sudden-
iy. 30th ult.. James Lee Corey. aged -
years.
DAVIS-In Norwood. r. l.. 3oth ult., AM
drew ]. Davis. aged 73 years.
DINSMORE-In this city 18th ult..
Martha A. wife OF the late George
Dinsmore.
GREENE-In Sharon. Mass. 18th ult..
William H.. son OF Annie H. and the
late Edward A. Greene. aged "a years.
HALL,-In this city. 30th ult.. Caroline NJ.
widow OF Abiatha o. Hall. and daughter
OF the late Caleb b. and Maria N.
Snow.
JONES-In Warren. Soth ult.. Lemira
Martin Jones. wife OF Charles w.
Jones. aged "a years.
MowIN-In East Providence. soth ult.
Mark McGwin.
NIxON-In this city, 30th uit. Annie.
daughter Of Robert and the late Sarah
Nixon, aged Is years.
RICHMOND-In this city. 18th ult..
Mary Rebecca Fearing widow OF Geo.
c. Richmond and daughter OF the late
Joseph w. Fearing, M. d.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
WARREN

The National band OF Warren will fur
nish music at Bristol Thursday night FOR
a concert
Prayer meeting services will be held
IN the NJ r and Baptist churches Thurs
day evening
The majority OF the mills will close Fri
dav and remain 50 until Monday morn
iug.
4 special meeting OF the Girls Friendly
society of 81. Marks church will be hfld
I'm the parish rooms Wednesday night
Mrs Charles Jones died very suddenly
at her home on South Main street Mon
day morning. The funeral exercises viii
be b<s1 Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01


United States government TO participate
in the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
Thirteen committees are helping lie
Colorado Worlds fair commission In the
work OF collecting the states exnibit. The
Colorado building VIII be of permanent
construction
Three letters from citizens OF Hawaii
have been received at Worlds Fair head
quarters which speak enthusiastically OF
the preparations for a grand exhibit
from the island territory.
Souvenir stock certificates, commemo-
rating the enterprise. will be issued by
the Worlds Fair Commission or the In
dian Territory for the purpose OF raising
sl00 900 for that territory's representa-
tion at the coming great exposition
All the mining districts OF Colorado
will be represented In the display OF ores
from that state at the Worlds Fair
The collection will be brought together at
the Mining Exchange at Colorado Springs
and set up before shipment TO 81. Louis
The reproduction of the Robert Burns
cottage. with Stirling castle, which has
been planned for the Worlds Fair will
cost about SOS 900. The Burns cottage
would be too small for an exhibit OF the
poets manuscripts and other relics and
these will, therefore. be displayed In tho
replica OF the castle.
The state Commissioner OF Agriculture
Of Louisiana. Major J. G.. Lee. is endea-
voring TO have the department or agri-
culture OF the Louisiana Purchase Expo
sition give series OF field competitions
OF the most important agriculture imple-
ments He has written to nearly every
state commissioner In the United States
I'm order 10 enlist the help of each, and
already has received many favorable re-
sponses Frederic w taylor, chief OF
department of agriculture OF the Worlds
Fair. favors Major Lees suggestion.
The forthcoming Worlds Fair will
mean n great deal for the south. In fact
its influence viii be felt more than any
exposition ever held I'm the United states
Not only will the visitors from all north
ern. eastern and western states make
what are commonly called side trips into
every neck and corner OF the south but
81. Louis is essentially southern In many
respects, and its accessibility TO all south
ern territory will make possible larger
attendance from the smaller cities In the
T,ouisiana Purchase. and from all sec
tions south of tho Mason and Dixon line
MANY OF the Southern states are 10 be
ronresented by buildings, and there has
80, an interest manifested In this Ex-
,,ost,ion nv southern manufacturers
vhich will attract mahy millions OF dol
lars 10 the south. The postponement OF
the Fair for one year VIII give ample
time for the foreign exhibitors 20 De rep
,essnted and the Louisiana Purchase
r,xnositIon will open more nearly com
nlete than any OF its predecessors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

That some men are made mad by money
cannot be doubted. This city can furnish
at least one significant example In prvs
of the fact
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
TNACHERs' CERTIFICAT . 8

Examinations for State Certificates wiz
be held wedne sday and Thursday. July
providsnce Rhode Island Normal Schools
Newport, Rogers High School; Woonsock-
ct, High echool; East Greenwieh, Acad-
The examinations will begin each day
Examinations will be given on wednes-
H,s,opv dny dn PhysIoiosy and spsiiins. Also IN
Profes sional Subjects for Fret and SEQ
ond Grade Certificates; on Thursday, ir
schooi law for Third Grade Certificates.
All examinations for frst and second
grade certificates will be held only In
All persons intending to take the exami-
nations must notify the undersigned on or
before July g. Of the grade Tor which
thev wish 90 be examined and the place.
THOMAS u. STOCkWELL.
Secretary State Board Of Education
Box ian. Providence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

That the members Of the United States
oenate viii take some cooling potions
|oursns the vacation is sincerely hoped.
Some southerners might. with advantage.
|~o 10 the North Pole until about the time
for the reassembnng OF congress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

Admiral Dewey is a Democrat. but the
picture no draws OF Aguinaldo is calcu-
lated to mako his fellow Democrats turn
the picture of the Filipino Washington
10 the wall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

Marsden J. Perry will not have the con-
oummate assurance to refuse compliance
with the provision Of the tisket trans
Ger law which becomes operative on the
1oth of the present month. There are
eome things that even the would-be car
Of Rhode Island dare not attempt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

A nght IL promised In the Steel trust.
The probability is that most OF the citi-
zens OF this country will not be much af-
fected thereby.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

Dewey knew what his business was
when ne sailed into Manila bay and ne
did II, the carmacks and the Pattersons
TO the contrary Notwithstanding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

un,ess tn. Republicans of Rhode Island
|ors specially alert. active and wise they
|ors In danger Of suffering defeat in the
|1ssv>mber election because OF the domi-
|nanss and stubbornness Of Marsden J.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

General cronje has taken the oath OF
allegiance TO England. but he has the
consolation OF knowing that the Bravery
OF his people alone prevented them from
Being utterly crushed. bold fight for
right is always the best kind OF fight.