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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15
crop kep0rt.


The crop report iasued last We'd
nesday by the Galveston Newe
gives the state m Increased acre
nge OF 8 30 per cent, and fixed the
iucrease ID Southweat Texas at 81
per cent. II SAYS the crop in this
dissrlct is generally earlier than
last year Ihe boil weegil ia said
20 be numerous and PARIS green IL
being used q Hspe exIepi 'rhe
following islhe report from Lava
Ga couuty:
(Cotton crop 1908, 2t,70T bales
Mathematician acreage IL per-
llaps incrensed little. owing to
poor stand Of corn in some places
where cotton has been planted in
stead; but little early maturing va
riches; some complaint Of boil wee
vii. Cotton aud corn looking fine;
good rains have fallen during past
tew days, insuring early corn.
Sweet Home-Cotton acreage in
creased about s per cent; about 15
per cent early maturing varieties;
plant in goJd condition and moder-
ateiy eaTly;;a few farmers poison
ed earlyand claim they killed a
good percentage Of weeyils, but
weevils are now numerous and the
outlook ia predetermined. Corn
acreage about the same as laet year,
and prospects good for abundant
crop. Very small acreage Of oats
and other small grain Farmers
have shipped two car. loNas Of on
ions and potatoes and will ship an
other the first Of next week.
Hhiper--Cotton acreage iDcreas-
ed about 7 per cent, probably Mlit-
tie more; nhuut one third earlier
maturing varieties; methods Of cul-
iivation remain about the same,
but farmers intend to keep cultiva-
tors going in THAR fields during the
whole aaaaon; condition Of plant is
perfect; taking normal condition as
100, present condition II i05. Corn
acreage increased 5 per cent; con-
,iition perfection itself; with annth-
er rain, heavy crop in sight Sor-
ghum and other hrage crops in
good condition md promise heavy
yield Lrish potatoes and onions
have proven very profitable. Cab
beRe hasnot done go we'll on &C
cooot Of Hroufh.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15
Vote for che special school Tax.
(Ry Prof. D. N. sreer.l

The truatees have done their nm
most this year to run seven
months school, and have succeed
ed. They did this by collections.
tuition, giving entertainments and
receiving donations.
Theseacherl have doue all IN
their power to run q FIRST class
school in Sinner, and even taught
the last month with but a small
salary.
Vote for the tax if yen want shi-
ner to have q good school. 4
Vote for the tax II you want
your neighbours children educated
Vote fur the tax If you want the
rising gensTntloRto DO intelligent
citizens.
Vote Tor the tax If you want TO
educate your children at home.
Vote for the tax if you want to
keep your children at home until
they graduate in 9 good high
school.
Vote for the tax if you wantShi-
ner to be an up to date town edq-
cationally
Vote for the tax if you want to
do the greatest good for your chill
dren.
Vote for the tax If yeu want yonr
children to be an honor 10 you
when you are old. "
Vote for the tax---if you; have
wealth--if you want all Spiner ID
honor you when you are no more.
vote for the tax il you want to
help form the character Of your
children.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15

The Evangelical Lutheran lions
Congregation Of misunderstanding,
thls county, has been incorporated
for the purpose Of the promotion Of
religion and to advance and maiA-
tain the confession II faith' and she
doctrine Of the I.utherAa} Church.
No stock. The Ineospordtaru are
Carl Draeger, H. Benesch, y.
GoIech and August Wundsrlieh -
HAlletayille Herald.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15

Rev. A. q. Nolen left last week
IA visit his brother-in-law, Mr. J..
B. Adams. living near Hope, who
10 quite sick.
Measrs. Vim. Grief, VIM Stcels
lie and several osheTs took the
train here list MedneVdey tor
Fl0reavills "a i land proapecisrg
trip
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15

Charley Stamford came home
from Cusro last Thursday. where
he Ind been attending Prof Nash's
school.
Tho Halletsyille truck growera
have ordered 525 pounds Of oninn
eeed for fall planting. Thai
amount n seea should pians d50
acres.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15

Mrs Wendell. daughter Of Mr..
Richard Wendell, called at the GA
zKrTa office last week and renewed
hsr subscription 10 the GAZETTE.
Miss Wende. appreciates her home
paper, as 1t is the only Que that
givss her all the homesnewa.
Fort forget the tchooI tax cleo
lian next Tuesday Jane 2lst.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15
Rotico u 0a1adates

AN canaida,ea ut county and
precinct offices ar4 hereby notified
they muet 20 advice w. r. Me-
cutchan, cnairnah 81 macs meet
ing, in order tdiifhcnre their names
on the ofIicial ballcs. this must
he attended 10 At bnbe 80 that the
pro rata Of expepges for holding
said primary election July End can
be correctly ascertAined.
w. RI AlcCUToHAN.
Chair Mass Meeting.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15

From now on. and until other
w.as notified, I will sell ice strictly
at ore cent per pound. No ice de-
livered after s o'clock q. M, and no
lesa quantity than 10 cts worth.
VIM. WESDrLAxD.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15

The GAzErrs ism day hate this
week. on account Of FIRE 10 the
Western Newspaper Union build
ing 81 Houston
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1904-06-15

Farmers i yon want to buy a
mower buy The best and bny the
Buckeye Mower because it - the
strongest and lighteas running NOW
er.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
NO EXCUSE FOR SUCH MISREP-
 FERMENTATION

The Birmingham Age-Herald in recent issue declared that The Mobile Register and The Montgomery Adverti- ser both have adopted the unit rule and are crying out with one voice give us an instructed Parker delegation" Our es- teemed Mobile contemporary favors an instructed delegation. but The Age Herald is not warranted by anything that has appeared in these columns in saying that The Advertiser favors that course. On the contrary it has urged that 1t would be better not to instruct, but to leave to the judgment of the delegates chosen the course to be pur- sued at St. Louis, It adheres to that policy although at present 1t inclines to the belief that Judge Parker Is the most available man.
 There can be no just ground of objec- ton to the convention binding the dele gates to the extent of being governed by the will of the majority. It was done in 1896 and several delegates were com pelied under its provisions to allow their votes cast against their inclinations. Ala bamas vote is the first recorded and 1t ought to count for something in the great contest that may arise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
CetterS to tHDe Gdftcr
Railroad Damage Cases.

Centerville. Ala, April g, 1904.
 have just read your editorial about the South Carolina $25,000 verdict for Mrs Franklin. who alleged in her case that she was insulted by other passen- gers while on the train of the Southern Railway. You say the verdict was an outrage. You certainIys do not consider the purpose of such verdict with rela- ton to the public. Such verdicts under the law are rendered to deter the rail- road officials from doing other like acts, or to cause them to be more diligent in caring for the passengers who have paid for their safe transportation. and to make the verdict deterrent 1t must be In such an amount as will impress the company through It's officials that they must do their duty. Of course a corporation whose capital stock was not over $5,eO0. it would be an outrage to have verdict stand against it for any willful conduct of any of it's officials for 5000 or for but in such case a small sum would be deterrent to such a small concern. But the South Carolina verdict was against a railway company which has enough railroad milage with all the necessary rolling stock to go one-third around the earth, and has paid up capital stock of $1S5, 900, 900, and to deter such a mann moth corporation from committing wrongs by finding it only $25.0o0 is like a jury trying to deter the people from
  each defendant one cent which would not be of any avail whatsoever to make people respect the law by not violating 1t. How are we to be protected against the wilful conduct of any agent or servant of railroad corporation except 1t be by a suit for damages by those who have been injured and a just verdict for the injured? To indict and convict the agents or servants for a violation of the criminal statutes would do no good and would never be felt by the company they worked for. and for which the company would not in law be responsible. It is a want of a full discharge of duty by the jury that causes the death rate by railways to be on such an alarming in- crease, which has caused the individual of his fellows in the common walks of life, and many more murders to be com mitted.
 Why Mir Editor during the last fiscal year the railroads of the United States killed S5sS people and injured 64.662, says the statistical records published. and this showing makes the death rate greater than any of the battles of recent years. The same record kept in England shows that during the same years there was only one passenger killed. and you see that there is a fault somewhere in the administration of the affairs of our great railway systems.
 Now MT. Editor it seems to me the verdict should be great to prevent like act of a great corporation, and to do justice 1t should be small to prevent a like act in a small concern. And by this rule alone can like justice be meted out to the railroads and the individual.
 & D. Logan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
Small Plea Excitement.

Chattanooga Times.
 The esteemed Norfolk Virginian-Pilot recently exhibited a bit of small pica double-column emotional excitement over the situation in New York. and closed with a perfervld appeal that Virginia Democrats instruct It's delegates to vote for a Virginian for the nomination. There is not the slightest reason for excitment. Everything was harmonious in New York except Tammany, and that doesn't signify. The only two times Democracy has ever won a national cleo tion Tammany was sulking even worse than 1t Is now. But if Virginia wants to instruct for Parker, nominate him at St. Louis and elect him in November; that is if 1t can be done. There is not the slightest reason for becoming panicky about what Tammany Is going to do, for 1t Is going to support the ticket what ever 1t is, because it has got to do 1t or go out of business. Our Virginia friend should be calm and just as quietly and pormptly as 1t can get in the Parker band wagon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
MONDAY, APRIL =, 1904.
WISDOM AT ALBANY.

Some of our contemporaries are pained that the platform adopted at Albany was not longer.Adid not cover a greater variety of topics and was not in sundry particulars more explicit. We look upon the absence of these characteristics as furnishing precisely the best ground for thinking the convention acted sensibly and wisely. The convention had been urged to frame platform that would serve the Democracy at St. Louis. It was argued that the Democracy was looking to New York for an expression as to a choice for the Presidency and at the same time counting on being furnish ed with full. ample declaration of prin- ciples To have attempted this would have been unwise from the standpoint of Judge Parker as a candidate and would have been particularly unwise If the interests of the national organization were to be regarded. It might seem that the omission of all mention of State affairs and the commission of this busi- ness to the September convention meant a national platform was being offered to the country. In fact the New York platform solid as 1t is. is a good one because while making distinct issues as against the Republicans, 1t leaves open all pointed and emphatic statements to be dealt with at St. Louis. This strikes us as entirely proper Other Democrats than these in New York can think and are thinking. Illinois Democrats for ex- ample must be heard from; so also those in Indiana, in Texas and in Nebraska too. There will be the fullest considera- tion of the main issues and the smaller questions that depend on them. Roose- velt's usurpations were indirectly de- ncunced at Alabany. just as they were a few days later at Boston. At St. Louis they will be dealt with in a fashion that will leave no doubt that the Democ- racy is willing for one thing plainly to appeal to the country to turn him out because he has abused the power of the office lawlessly and dangerously and has otherwise affronted the best moral sense of the people The New York platform touched on the tariff and demanded free raw materials: at St. Louis this de- mand will be enforced by specifying articles like hides and wool and by show ing the grinding character of the tax levied on these. That platform called for control of corporations but in a way that will compel the St. Louis Conven- tion to go further and into detail. Tn short in recalling the old and well-estab- lished teachings the Albany body left room for the filling in they knew would be necessary and proper. No dictation was attempted. The effort to construe this silence into fear is absurd. One has only to think how huge an outcry would have been raised if they had tried at ~-Albany to set forth national Demo- cratic platform with the manifest expec- tation that not an "i'' should be dotted or a "t" crossed in it. to realize clearly that common sense and not spectacular ism, was and is dominant among the Democrats of New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26

among them 5000 well men, and brought us not a single %old rebs :,,.,,.. .,. .o many prisoners to care for, and no med icines nos food. except the rough. un- bolted meal and cowpeas and sour syrup such as were issued to the guards. the H Stephens, the Vice-President of the Confectionery, and personal friend of Abraham Lincoln, to repair to Washing ton on mission of mercy, and inter cede for exchange of prisoners, and. fail- ing in that. to offer to buy medicines and secure doctors for the Federal prisoners. MT. Stephens was much chagrined at the failure of his mission, which resulted on- oncrs-under excuse of retaliation. Mir. Davis, in his letter borne by MT. Steph- ems. urged that the war be waged as civ- ilized people and be divested of savage character, and asking clemency and mercy and aid for the Federal prisoners.
 In the summer of 1864, by order of the Confederate government, Robert Ould of- fered to pay for medicines for the Fe1- of surgeons to be sent to dispense these medicines-to be paid in cotton delivered where the United States authorities di- rected. All In vain.
 fort. 1t was understood that the vessels on the coast would take the prisoners. They were marched from Andersonville. The captains refused to accept them as
 
 The poor things were marched back. Then the remnant were later marched to Jacksonville by order of General Howell Cobb, Captain John Rutherford fin charge and when in sight of the city were told Go to your own"-our soldiers fleeing to dersonville!
 A larger per centage of deaths occur of our men excited sympathy in England and a fund was offered through Mir. A. I. B. Beresford- Hope, member of Par liament. for relief. but it was churlishly
 Percy Greg. the English historian. speaking of prison treatment on both sides. says:
 "But after all. they did not de as fast vations and hardships for the infiicfion of which no excuse has or can be pre- ferred. :. .. If the sick perished for want of medicines 1t was the fault of offered to allow medicines to be sent to Andersonville and other prisons in charge of Federal surgeons for sole use Of the Federal prisoners. This generous offer
 Greg. the English historian, further ssys: "The Confederate reports suffica to show that the Confederate government anxiously desired to alleviate the miser. every point disputed by the North. . Such Is the view-such the testimonv of any English historian.
 Lincoln's plan of restoration was dis carded; Thad. Stevens's plan of recon. struction was adopted in It's stead. Sian. der. calumny, misrepresentation were necessary to uphold the Stevens plan. Has not all that gone into the past? Why partisan versions in history now? It IS too far back to Appomattox for pas sion and prejudice to control and hold sway. From this time on,. in this more perfect union of all the States, let the truth be told-and descend from sire fla son. e "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26

better glasses. Now 1t "sees through glass, darkly." It has an undue con- ception of Bryans powers and mistaken idea of Southern Democracy The apostle of free silver may be laying out the plans for bolt. but he will have little com pany.
 As Democrats we would rejoice to see a party thoroughly unified. earnest and enthusiastic in the good cause. and de- termined to succeed. But even that great good will cost too much if 1t must be obtained by a sacrifice. of principle and a compromise with Popuiism. The price is too dear and will not be paid. If Bryan Is determined to bolt we know of no power to prevent him. Let him go. If that is the only choice between him and an emasculated Democracy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
Will Never Take It.

Mobile RecOrder.
 The Eufaula Progress says 1t looks like Carrie Nation and Elijah Dowie have the extreme rear. Now it Is possible that Elijah may be induced to take a back seat, but 1t would be best for The Pro- gress man not to intimate such a propo- sition to Aunt Carrie. Should he there would be something doing to his detrt- ment, sure, Aunt Carrie will never take a rear seat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
ACTING GOVERNOR CUNNING


 Lieutenant Governor Cunningham en- tered upon the discharge of the duties of the office of Governor yesterday. and will continue to thus act until relieved by Governor Je1ks. This step was taken In accord with the wishes of the Gov ernor. who is in New Mexico for the benefit of his health. and may be absent for several weeks to come. The twenty day limit of absence has not expired, but Governor Jelks evidently thought 1t best to relieve himself of all care and respon- sibility at the earliest date possible.
 Tfis must not be taken to mean that the condition of the Governors health is such as to hurry up the date of the Lieutenant Governors assuming charge of affairs. The information received from him has been of cheerful character. leading to hope of speedy recovery. It Is very natural for sick person to wish to be relieved of any trouble that can be gotten rid of. and our State constitu- ton provides<a safe and satisfactory way of doing so. Since he catered upon the Governors office he has had more work than ordinarily falls to the lot of a Gov ernor. and that he has met every, re- quirement ably and satisfactorily Is ad- nitted by all our people. That he may be speedily restored to his usual good health is their earnest hope and desire.
 Lieutenant Governor Cunningham Is well versed in the affairs of the State. He has had much legislative experience and has kept fully informed as to all State matters. He will safely and prudentiy administer its affairs and 1t is fortunate. in the emergency which has happened. that Alabama's interests are confided to such safe hands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
If Not, Why NotP

We all talk so much about the Com ing Man that the man who has actually arrived and doing his work faithfully and well Is neglected. We are so anx- ious to abuse each other that we credit our own wisdom to the dead, and won der that the men of today are not as smart as the men of old! Why are peo- pie so anxious 10 abuse each other? Why not be kinder. more appreciative? Why not help each other over the rough piaces?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
Knows Too Much.
Birmingham News.

bITInInBhdm NeWS.
 It seems that the Republicans didn't prefer to have Senator Morgan on the Panama Conference Committee for the reason that he knows too much. Perhaps it's because they are afraid the Demo- crats Will tind out too much If successful that the Republicans are making so des- perate light to keep the books from getting out of their own hands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
Never Shake a Bush.

Marion Standard.
 It Is announced from Birmingham that the Republicans will put out candidate against MT. Conner. And MT. Conner may announce that he will put out that Re- publican candidates political light and never shake a bush.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
Just Discovered It.

TalaIega Reporter.
 We have lived for forty years and have just discovered there was such a thing about our anatomy as a stomach and di- gestive apparatus It's a terrible thing to blessing never to find out that you have a liver! Have you discovered yours?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
The Next Thing.
Mobile IteI

Mobile Item.
 The Panama canal rights have now passed from the hands of the French and rests with America. We suppose the next thing now will be to commence work. This has been the next thing for some months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
Thinks Him the Man.

Birmingham Ledger.
 The South is for Parker because it thinks him the man to bring the factions together. If he is not, then nominate a man and march right to defeat again, for if we cannot get together on Parker we cannot get together at all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26

An embezzling teller in Colorado who has been sent to the pententiary says; Society was too fast for me-" That is a sermon in a few words which young men would do well to heed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26

sibly half a million. If the birds had been let alone they would have destroyed the weevils. It is queer economy we practice, sometimes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26

An observing contemporary suspects that Professor Langly has something to do with the Hearst boom. It acts very much like his flying machines at all events.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26

The letter P stands for many good things. There's Parker for President, peace and plenty, peaches and pie, and a whole lot more. It is a good letter and we like the significance of it. Let it be P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
There Are Others.

Anniston Hot Blast.
 Colonel W. J. Bryan does not like the New York Democratic proclamation. Neither does Tom Watson or Marion But Ter. or any other Populist. v,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
Boil Weevil and the Birds.

BrookIyn Eagle
 Tae boil weevil caused loss to the cotton growers last year of $50, ,0OO, 900. The value of the birds slaughtered for millinery in the same period was pos
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26

A watch that runs fifteen years without but that will not help matters. The owner will forget to wind it, just the same.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
.s .S .& .sE y y .s Js I& ss .ss ,N .% .& 1 & y N WHAT THE STATE PAPERS .N $ ARE SAYING. .1
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Pass the Dish.

Edwardsville News.
 There are said to be thirty million mi, crobes in plate of ice cream. Pass us a dish of microbes, please.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26

The Mobile Herald has hoisted the names of Parker and John Sharpe Will liams-not bad ticket at alL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26

Judge William Hodges Mann of NotoweY will be the prohibition candidate TOT 1"N- snor of Virginia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
SUMMER RESORTS.
Where are
 you going
 this Summer?

Before deciding write to the STeat southern Hotel, Gulfport, Miss'' wtich will open for the S. mmer sea sn-, o, tba American plan, 4lay 1st.s at popular prices. This house is new, thnrop~hlv modern, and up-to-date in aIl its appointments. All doors, windows. and galleries thoroughly screened: boating, bathing, hshing' and aII out-door an.usements. Pa- tronize home industry.
 Address CYRUS H. CLARKE,
 Manager.