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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15

the poor, the confidant and adviser of
the rich. He has often necessarily been
involved in the misunderstanding and
contentious of the italian state author
tiles and the dignitaries of the church.
Without abating his zeal for the church
he has stood almost alone in the effort
to allay the friction between the insti-
tuition he represents and the civil pow
erS.
While bishop at Mantua, in the days
of King Humbert, Sarto won the favor
of the queen mother, Margherita. and
through her the confidence Of the king.
Only a few months ago he went in
state to pay his respects to the reigning
king and queen on the occasion of their
visit to Venice. From these incidents
1t may be inferred that the attitude Of
PiuX y. toward the Italian state will
be less combative than that of his pred
ecessor, during whose reign the Vati-
can was shorn of much of its former
dignity and power.
The American novelist f. Marion
Crawford, who long made his home in
Italy, writes as follows of SartO's sway
in Venice: 1.-The cardinal ruled his do
ceSe undiSturbed the last ten years, be-
loved by Catholics, esteemed by the
government and respected by his enc
mics. Under his sway the Catholic in
stitutions of Venice have thrived eX-
ceedingly, and the cardinals piety, COM
bined with his very noteworthy COM
mon sense, has given him the reputa-
ton of being an ideal bishop"
Sarto was devoted to Venice and said
that he could never be happy else
where. On the other hand, he declared
that he felt Ikea fish out of water"
at the papal court I'm Rome.
Sarto has long been noted for his
hard, common sense in worldly mat
ters. He has shown himself more lib
eral than the professed liberals of Ven
ice in meeting disputes between labor
and capital. Through his good offices
grave differences have been adjusted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
PLANT EVOLUTION. y
Cultivation Has Done Wonders For
Fruit and vegetables.

There are few more wrongly named
things in the world than the JeruSa-
lem artichoke. In the first place it new
er came from Jerusalem at all. And in
the second it is not really an artichoke,
Oped by cultivation.
Cultivation has done wonders for
fruit and vegetables.
For instance, through its means
peaches. apricots and nectarines have
been developed from the almond, to
which family all three fruits belong.
There is little apparent connection be-
tween the wild crab of the hedgerows
and a Newtown pippin, but both are
members of the same genus. Indeed,
it is from this same wild crabapple
that the whole Of the 700 odd existing
varieties of apples have been raised.
Technically speaking. too, the pear
is an apple, and so are the medlar and
the mountain ash, which latter is not
an ash at all.
Is a turnip a cabbage? Yes, one va
riety at least Of it is. This is the queer
although classed by scientists among
the Brassica. or cabbage, family, has
huge roots just like a turnip.
The cucumber is really a fruit and
not a vegetable. The same remark APP
plies to the tomato, which is really
fruit also
The goOseberry is a currant. 1t is not
the least like it in either appearance or
flavor, yet both belong to the same
family of Ribes.
The onion is a charming little flower,
its various species bearing white, vel
low, blue and rose colored blossoms,
many produced in beautiful dropping
clusters. Originally the onion was a
Towering plant, but The cultivation of
certain of its varieties has produced the
now world famous vegetable.
When is Il chestnut not a chestnut?
When it is 4 horse chestnut. This is
another of the curiOsities of the CLASH
fication of horticultural nomenclature.
The horse chestnut is -Esculus, and the
other kind Castanea.-Stray Stories.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15

senate, and thereafter his evolution in
to United States senator was, in view
OF his growing popularity and infiu-
ence, merely matter of time.
1t was I'm 1880 that Mr.. German was
first elected to the national senate,
where he soon made 1t manifest that
he intended to become n leader in the
deliberations of his party. Slowly but
surely he inspired the party managers
with confidence, displaying power alike
as organizer, debater and reconciler,
and one by one the old leaders gave
way to him. But it was not until the
desperately fought contest over Sena-
tor Lodges federal election bill that he
obtained complete recognition as head
of the Democratic party in the senate
From that time until he was retired to
private lSe in 1899 Senator German
was commanding figure in the coun-
ellis of his colleagues, and now, with
the turning of the political wheel of
fortune, he is once more in the United
States senate and once more leader Of
the Democratic senators.
In appearance Senator German is
wiry, alert and dapper. About 3 feet 10
In height, he carries himself we'll and
betrays in every move a consciousness
of reserve power. His energy and
adroitness are proverbial. While his
enemies have accused him of lacking
high ideals and of molding his career
on the principle that the end justifies
the means, it is generally conceded
that he is the personiication of fidelity
to friends, whether political or person
al, and that he never forgets to reward
when in his power those who have
done him q service. Doubtless to this
he owes his influence in no small meas
ure, although perhaps the most strik-
ing attribute of his success is his abil-
ity to keep his own counsel. As a natu-
raj result, on the other hand his tact
turnity and secretiveness have made
him an object of suspicion on the part
Of those by whom he refuses to be
drawn out, but neither cajolery nor
abuse avails to compel him to disclose
anything which he has determined to
keep secret.
Affability of manner and cOurtliness
Of demeanor, coupled with soft an
pleasing voice, are among his mos
valuable assets and have counted for
much in his career. 1t is said of him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
A MAN OF THE PEOPLE
PERSONAL TRAITS OF Plus x, Sue
CESSOR OF LEO XIII.

Born of Peasant stock, He Won
HOnOrs by Hard WOrk-A Devoted
Churchman, Noted For Common
Sense and Liberal Views.
An evidence of seclusion from the
public glare on the part of one at least
of the princes of the Church of Rome
is found in the fact that the question,
'Who is Sarto?" was upon everybody's
tongue as soon as his election to the
papacy was announced. One of his fell
low cardinals in the Conclave said to
an American reporter that he had
scarcely heard of SartO or known of
his existence except as he exchanged
the usual formal greetings with him
by post at Christmas time.
SartO's life has by no means been
that of a monastic. He was a worker
among the people as priest, pastor and
bishop. AS he was taking leave of the
scene of his recent labors in Venice to
attend the conclave at Rome there was
a spontaneous Outpouring of citizens
to bid him godspeed. When the pur-
pose of the gathering was explained to
him he thought the demonstration I'M
called for. why" said he, 81 have a
return ICkeI. L am coming DICK again.
The current pictures of the new pope
were taken eight years ago when he
was sixty years of age. He looks much
older now. OF medium height, with a
good physique, he gives the impression
of a man of power. His bearing, how
ever, is very modest and dignified.
Sarto is of humble origin. His father
was a soldier in the Italian guard of
Venice and fought for freedom in 1S4S.
Giuseppe, the new pope, was one Of
eight children. His brothers and sis
tiers are all in the class struggling for a
livelihood. After Giuseppe became car
dinal his mother lived on in her peas
ant cottage, preferring that to the
strange luxury of a palace.
Sarto labOred as priest and pastor for
eighteen years before coming TO honOrs
in the church. These reached him at
last as the reward of hard and well di-
rected work marked by great thorough
ness. He was the friend and helper Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
NARROW ESCAPE.
Alfred Henry Lewis Daring Leap
Into Door of Speeding Train.


The famous author of Peggy
O'Neal," Alfred Henry Lewis, recently
returned to New York from n visit to
his Philadelphia publisher, Mr.. A. J.
Drexel Biddle. During his sojourn In
Philadelphia Mr. Lewis was feted at
various OF the prominent clubs and
was interviewed wherever he went.
The most notable occasion of Mr.. Lew
IS visit was large dinner in his
honor by Mr. and Mrs. 4. j. DreXel
Biddle at their country home at Villa
nova, says the Philadelphia Press.
1t was at the conclusion of his visit
that Mr. Lewis had q miraculous es-
cape from death. He and his publisher
had a narrow margin OF time in which
TO make the train at NDlanova station
for Philadelphia. As they approached
the station the train was already there
and about to move off. Mr.. Lewis
boarded the train while Mr.. Biddle
hurriedly arranged for the checking
of his trunk to New York. Biddle
stepped on the train from the opposite
side as it started, and Lewis, not hav-
ing seen Biddle get aboard, jumped OFF
the train, which was now going at a
pretty fair speed.
Biddle then discovered Lewis stand
ing on the platform, whereupOn he
sprang from the car. but Lewis had
already another thought in his mind.
The train was going at a great rate of
speed as Biddle jumped from it to find
that Lewis had started on mad rush
for the baggage car. With n tremen-
dous leap Lewis shot some four feet
into the air and landed half way in
to the opening through which the bag
gage is received.
The publisher, expecting to see his
friend dashed to pieces, tore along to
save him, but Lewis meanwhile drew
himself into the car with the greatest
ease, looking around to see If Biddle
followed The conductor said that
Lewis had run nine chances out of ten
OF falling under the train and being
instantly killed AS the last car shot
by, Biddle made great leap for the
rear platform and clambered aboard.
Lewis was as cool as a circus ath-
lete after one of his daily feats, and a
crowd Of passengers who recognized
the famous author gathered around
him admiringly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15

From Humble Page to Leader of the
Democracy In the Senate-A Pro-
tege of DOuglas-SOme of His Con-
spicuOus characteristics.
Senator Arthur Pue German of Ma
ryland once more looms up on the po-
litical horizon, this time because his
friends are energetically booming him
as presidential candidate. Ever since
he was elected to his old place as lead
er Of the Democratic party in the state
he has been considered in the calcula-
| lions regarding the action of the next
Democratic national convention, but it
is only recently that his 'boOm" has
shown rapid growth. Although Mr..
German himself disclaims any candi-
dacy, his friends insist that he is enti-
| tied to the nomination and that he
would make a worthy chief executive
if elected
Senator German has had political
experience second to few men of the
day. He has been connected with con-
gress of and on for more than fifty
years. His first taste of the joys and
sorrows of political life came in his
boyhOod when he was appointed page
to the house of representatives. While
serving there he attracted the atten-
ton of Stephen \. Douglas, by whose
influence he was transferred to the SEN
ate. Little by little he was moved up
in congress-from page to messenger
and from messenger to doorlleeper. All
the time, as he himself said in later
years, he had an eye on the seats in the
senate chamber and mentally resolved
that some day he would occupy one of
them. He achieved his boyhood's am
bition, but only after the lapse of
many years.
AT the time of President JOhnSon'S
impeachment trial Senator German
was assistant postmaster of the senate.
but a too spirited defense of Johnson
terminated this part Of his career. Re
turning to Maryland, he secured the
appointment as deputy collector of in
ternal revenue. From this post he
drifted in the course of time into the
Maryland house of delegates, serving
as a representative from his home
county of Howard. Mr.. German speed
lily became the leader of his party in
the house, where his ability To organ
ize and manage men first made itself
manifest in q marked degree. From
the house he passed TO the Maryland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
A Puzzle FnbIe.

An American heiress was wooed by a
foreign prince, who urgently besought
her to become his wife. In order to
test the sincerity of his love she asked,
"Will you still marry me If give away
all my money for charity and become
as poor as yourself?"
The prince considered awhile, and
then responded, Yes, provided you
will still marry me if renounce my
title and become plain republican per
son like yourself"
Query.-Did she agree to his PROPOSE
ton ?-Smart Set.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
BABY NAMED FOR THE POPE.
Parents Of Arthur SartO Picking of
bloomfield, N. y, Are PrOtestnnts.

Parents Of Arthur SRrtO Picking of
bloomfield, N. J., Are PrOtestnnts.
Probably the first child in the coun-
try to be named in honor OF Pope Plus
Y. is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
S. Picking of Bloomfield, n. j., says
the New York Times He was born on
the day of the new pope's election.
The parents of the child are Protes-
tants, and little Arthur Sarto Picking
will be christened in the Protestant
Episcopal church, of which the child's
father is a communicate. Mr.. Picking
is a member of the Bloomfield board
Of trade, chairman of the Second Ward
Republican club and member of the
Postum club of Bloomfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
New Industry. For Ireland.

The Irish department of agriculture
is endeavoring to establish a new in
dustry in the manufacture from beet
root and potatoes OF low grade OF al
cohoI cheap enough to compete with
petrol or gasoline as a fuel for auto
mobiles. In France a considerable de-
mand has sprung up for alcohol for
this purpose, and it is thought that the
great productivity of Ireland in potato
raising can be turned to account.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
Change In the venetian CampnniIe

The engineers In charge Of rebuilding
the campanile of Venice have notified
the authorities that owing to the de-
cayed condition of the old foundation
it will be impossible to erect the tower
on the original site. This being so, the
chances are that the idea to build a
facsimile of the old will be abandoned
and the new tower will be of original
design.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
1reedinr Trouble.

Bertie-I don't want to go to bed yet,
sis. want to see you and Mr.. Shep-
herd play cards.
Lucie-You wicked boy to think we
should do such thing! We never do it.
Bertie-But 1 heard mamma tell you
to mind how you played your cards
when Mr.. Shepherd camel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
Vast ElectricaI power system.

The electrical traction system Yam
KEGS are building to furnish power for
their underground railways in London
will be the largest in the world. 1t
will have ten steam turbines of 1900
horse power. The trains used will be
similar to those on the Boston elevated
railway, made up of three motor and
four trailer cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15

that he has won many vote and made
many a friend by an opportune phrase
or a polite word. Yet he appears to
care little for the opinion either of the.
few or of the many, always striving to
reach an objective point unmindful of
clamor or criticism
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15

late for dinner he apologized profusely,
but the general and his fair partner In
the deception only smiled, and the raw
enous young fellow could not under
stand why his fair friend was not as
hungry as himself when he reached
New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15

without prolonged strikes In a word,
Sarto is spiritual minded, as becomes a
prince Of the holy church, yet shrewd
in practical affairs and hard 20 de-
ceive. Withal he has a saving sense OF
humor and is free from the faults of
aSceticiSm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
NOT Charged.

pardon me-" said the smiling Gus
toner, 'but is this mineral water
chargedT'
Not any," replied the fair girl at the
counter. "You pay the cashier."-Bal-
timore News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15

The largest oil ship in the world, the
Narragansett, was recently launched in
the Clyde. She will hold 10000 tons
of oil, which can be discharged at the
rate of ninety tons an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
CAREER OF GORMAN.
THE SHREWD SENATOR AND HIS
PRESIDENTIAL BOOM.

From Humble Page to Leader of the
Democracy In the Sennte-A Pro-
tege of DOuglns-SOme of His Con-
spicuOus characteristics.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
Strength and Wool come

ofgood food, duly digested Force
Il ready to-serve wheat and barley
food, adds no burden, but sustains,
nourishcs, invigorates."
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
vaclsa.' s Hall Burned.

About 5 O'CLOCK last Wednesday
morning, five OF six pistol shots
rang out OIL the still morning air
and a few minutes later the fire bell
changed an alarm Those who awoke
spraug to their windows tO look out
upon the town aud saw u big blaze
of light reflected on the houses in
every direction.
Investigation showed the rear end
of Vackar's hall. large two-story
frame building, situated south Of
the railroad, to lie in n blaze.
The Fire Company responded
promptly and the boys soon had
two good streams playing on the
building. It was soon discovered,
however, that the flames had too
much Roadway and that the build
ing could not be saved, The fire
boys then directed their efforts to
saving the surrounding building,
which we're in great jeopardy. III
This they succeeded after gallant
fight.
The Vackar building was entirely
destroyed alta loss of about $1,000.
The building and contents were in
sured for $500 The origin OF the
fire could not be ascertained.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

Porn to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Tietjen, Jr., on June 1st fine II
pound girl, The Gazette wishes
them much joy of their little daugh-
ter.
Rev. F. F. Bohmfalk filed his
regular appointment by preaching
two good sermons at the Methodist
church last Sunday morning and
night He also preached Monday
night.
Mr.. j. w. Kinsel informs The
Gazette that the Baptist Associa-
ton will meet at Mount Olive dur.
ing the first week in July and will
hold a foot-washing on the hrst
Sunday.
Mr.. NJ. CockrilI and little daugh-
ter, Marie, of Flatonia, were here
last Wednesday. Mr.. Cockrill is
president ofthe First National Bank
ut Flatonia and was here on business
connected with the oil mill.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
FARMERS
Ask your neighbor about the
Standard and John Deere Cultiva
tor he is using, We sell them.
WOLTERs Bros.

NIessrs. Amsler & Hughes, pro-
prictors Of ine City Meat Market,
have had four fans placed in their
market and have received a gasoline
engine to operate same. They expect
to be in readiness 70 etart up by
next Saturday ut which time they
will give the public treat OF bar
becued calf Come and see the fans
operate.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

Messrs Il. Trautwein, G. Fl, Flato,
Jr., II. j. Burkett and r, L. Grant,
were in Holletsville last week in
attendance on county court.
l don't claim to be a specialist
in fitting glasses, but my glasses
fit especially good.
A. v. ScHvAB.
Mrs. Kubitzreturncd to her home
in Moulton last Friday. She was
accompanied by Mrs. c. 1. Jaeggh
and Mrs. G. NJ. Warrenfels.
Go to the City Fruit and Confcc-
tionery Store for your fruits and
candies. All fresh and new.
A G. WAGNER, Prop.
There lie little baby girl at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Pdel
and pape and mamma are highly
pleased at their good fortune.
Ii you need a pair Of spectacles,
90 to Schvab's Jewelry Store. He
has them in Nickel, Gold-flled and
solid Gold frames at the cheapest
prices.
Mrs. R. 1. Eschenburg left last
Saturday for La,npasas and Burnot
counties to visit the family Of MIR
E. II. Lockmann. Miss Emma
Jaeger accompanied her.
Misses Eta and Berta Thornton
left sunday for Halletsville to enter
the normal We commend these
two young ladies to The good graces
of the people Of our sister city.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

JUST RECEIVED-Swif's Prem
ium Hams and Bacon, Boston
Brown Flakes. lEvapornted Peach
es, Pears, Apiicots, Prues and
UneedA Biscuit Always have
the beet lincof Confectionery and
Fresh Fruits.
Have all kinds Of cold drinks,
served with the best fruit obtain
able.
Bring me your Country Produce
Will pay the highest market
Price.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

This part of Lavaca county should
organize truck growers aesocia-
ton and begin at once, SO as to be
in readiness for fall planting. Pota-
toes and cabbage bring in good
money when everything else fails.
Who will be the first to move in
this maiter2
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
Card ID Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the Shiaer Fire Company
and all those who so nobly came 70
our assistance in saving our home
Oil tile night Of the fire.
MAs. SANFORD,
ClIAapANFoRp.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
ice CReKK

/ have fitted up aneat parlor and
will be ready to serve Ice Cream to
Indies and gents on everyday in
the week. Give me a call; it will
be appreciated.
A. G. WAcENER.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
j. C. Habermacher
Notary Public.
OLlieein Tile tia1et,e Office
eSSooooo0ose3 aoSooeooeoos
9 LOCAL NEWS. {
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0C0ooe "a - 100000

Mr. Max VOTERS made short
business trlpto Ioakum last Friday
For nice shave 20 to A. G.
koepse's.
Mr.. j. A Kinsel was in the city
last Satur"ay on MS way 70 san
Marcos
Hot and cold baths At a. z.
:
MIR. Leon Kendall had the mis-
fcrtuue To lose very valuable horse
''s' "'e
Legal oi@nNs o. "'i N'uos lor sue
Mr' W. raul ""S moved MS sal'
90" % MS OLD STAND next TO me
mar trimmed III an Styles a.
Mr' oscar ''e'nar = serving ene
county su's wseN On One JHrS ~ sle
9pec,"o,es n''ea correctly ~
9'nvup : Se"e'ry store
Mr.. A. o. "@usemano ~'S N the
Guy several Gays ias' WesS IRON
ON'apo"'a Guy
Miss iinrio Lick left last satur-
aay 70 spend VACATION win ner par
ents AZ = 'a''n'S
NICE tablets WIN envelopes 70
ip"'oh' ~ '"o wy Dtus 'sore'
Grandma Williams left Saturday
,or E,a, ., 70 WISH INC la"''y 81
~ y W. A'ie'''
Rezors and scissors put in order
so0' as rs " ~ A' r fNoepke >
Mrs. Cora Ward leftlast Saturday
for smithgille to visit her sister,
Mrs M'''''s sa'7T'e'
Commissioner Geo " Wehuann
was IL the city list Thursday, dis
GUESSING bridge matters.
MI. VIM Wenduand made nv.
ing trip to Nordheim and Falls City
last Sunday and Monday.
a.. r,,..;. ,p..,,o... :, ,....c
urdav 10 a,tand he co,nmenea,oao
exercises Al College station
MT anu N'rs' a. = VENDOR q
= W', 80 "a ), s. '5",u"s "
~
We were glad to see Mr. Felix
Berckenhof outon the streets again
al'er q 'ong "np pal"iul Illness
Mr. Jessie Mitchell, Il young med
ical student and brother Of Dir. f
r. Mitchell, is il the city on visit.
Old papers for sale atl'he Gazette
Office 1T 2Oceuts a hundred, suitable
to cover your shelving, or for wrap
ping paper
Mesers' 9. ! lueggli and G. NJ
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
LADIES

Our Millinery Department is
still complete. Come and mike
your selections.
MOTHERS Bros.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
To New Subscribers Only

From now until January /. 1904
we will send The Gazette to any
address in Texas, for only 40 cents
Bring in your dimes andread II good
reliable home paper.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

The members Of the board Of
equalization, consisting Of Messrs.
Louis Wagner, r 4. Eschenburg
and S. T.. Nave, net last Friday to
equalize the town taxes. A number
ofnoticcs have been sent out to the
taxpayers who are not straight on
the books.