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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25
Revolution In Russia.

The expected has happened in
Russia, and revolution is immin-
eet. The 100000 workmen, headed
by the priest, Father Gopon, at
tempted to march to the Cars
winter palace last Sunday to pre-.
sent their petition to the Gar, but
were met by the government troops
at all points. The workmen reius-
ed to be turned back and were fired
on by the troops. Hundreds of
men, women and children were
killed and the fighting still contifs
ues. Gorky, the Russian novelist,
expressed the opinion that today's
work will break the faith Of The
people in the Emperor, He said
this evening to the Associated
Press:
Today inaugurated revolution in
lNussla. Inc hmperors prestige
will be irrevocably shattered by the
shedding Of innocent blood He
has alienatel himself forever from
his people, Gopon taught the
workmen to believe thatan appeal
direct "a the "Idtle rathei Mould
be needed. They have beon unde-
ceived Gopon is new convinced
that peaceful means have failed
and now the only remedy is force (.
The Arst blood has been shed, but
more will follow. 1t is now tie
people against the oppressors and
the battle will be fought to a bitter
end"
This is the last month of tie
free school term. The ay term
will begin Monday, Feb. 6. Al.
shidren who expect to attenc
should have their names enrolled
at once, in order that the trusted
may know the number Of teachers
: to employ.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

Humble. in Harris county, lie
fast coming to the front as the lead
ing oil field in Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

Last year Mr.. Carnegie's gifts
footed up $22,Oo0,OO0 This year
the New York Assessor has sche-
duled Mr.. Carnegie's wealth at &c
100000 Galveston News.
We would be highly pleased 10
possess that portion of his wealth
which has not been scheduled.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25
Notice to Truck Growers.

There will be a meeting Of the
Sinner Truck Growers Association
next Saturday afternoon at =
o'clock, at the opera house.
Jos. KHAN, President
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

Another attempt has been made
ON the life the Car of Russia.
This time it was while he was in
church at prayer. Truly the great
white Car has a thorny road to
ttravel.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

Russia Is accusing Japan of vio-
lating Chinese neutrality, when
Russia has only recently violated
it, by her raid south through Chi
pese territory, in an effort to cut
the railroad. Russia is playing n
losing game and is doing her best
to involve the other powers, as a
way out Of her troubles.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

Don't pay your poll tax just for
the reason that by doing so you
will be enabled to vote at any cleo
ton this year. Pay it because it
is your duty to do 80, because it is
a just debt you owe the govern
ment for theprivileges guaranteed
you. Be an honest citizen and pay
your poll tax because you ought to
whether you want TO vote or net
Floresville Chronicle.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

4 Sinner had another goat roping
contest last Sunday at Wclhausen's
pasture. A G. McMoster won first
prize in "a IL seconds; Ed. Her
der, End prize in SO IL seconds,
and Cap. McMurrey 3rd prize in
Al 1 2 seconds. There was also a
yearling roping contest in which
Frank Murrey won 1st prize in az
seconds; S. Holchok, Jr, End prize
in 1 minute and 80 seconds; H. A.
Woods Ord prize in 2 minutes, and
R. G. Flato 4th prize in 3 minutes.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

A big strikers on in the czar'r
capital Il St. Petersburg. Over
100000 men are out and held a
great mass meeting last Sunday for
the purpose Of petiAonirg the Car.
Troops have been ordered ont and
riot and bloodshed is feared.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

A bill has been introduced in the
Legislature 10 appropriate the sum
f$75OO0 for the purchase and
preservation Of the Alamo, and we
believe there is patriotism enough
in both houses 10 pass 1t.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

At the last meeting of the credit
ors Of II, Applet, which was held
Friday in Houston, an offer of a
composition of So cents on the dol
lar was made. Anothermeeting OF
Mr.. Appelt's creditors is called for
January "a, TO consider this propo-
ailion. Judge D. A. PAulus, who is
temporary receiver, is continued in
charge until the creditors meet or
the date above giyen.-Hallets
Vile Herald,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25
IIallctsvliie News.

Halletsville, Texas, Jan. 49,
rhe Jewish Synagogue Of this city
has been renovated and arrange
meuts have been made for Rabbi
Mark of San Antonio to conduct the
opening services. Regular servi-
ces by rabbi will be held once a
month.
Mr.. Louis Jecminek of Chicago
has assumed editorial name cement
of The Novy Donov, weekly pa
per published here in the Hohtmi
an language. Mr.. Jecminek has
been in America but short time
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

John NJ. Kruger will buy eggs
and lsrd, and pay the highest price.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

A bill has been introduced in
the house Of representatives maxi
ing it a misdemeanor TO knowingly
entice to new employment anotE-
.ers servant. A good bill, and we
hope it will pass.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25
"wednesday, Jan. 20. 1908.


Humble, in Harris county, lie
fast coming to the front as the lead
ing oil field in Texas.
The memory of the past and
dread of the future has caused
many good man to make a fail
,ure of life.
ssid Thrash gets fifty years for
attempted criminal assault on little
twelve year old Mildred Wallace.
A just sentence.
The Fall River cotton strike has
been settled through the interven-
ton Of Governor W. l.. Douglass of
Massachusetts,.
Meg, Hugh n. Swain gets ten
years at Houston'tor killing G wv
Jones. A new trial will be asked
forflor an appeal taken.
Mrs. Sadie Thompson Of Chicago,
III, shielded because Iher husband
objected to her smoking cigarettes
What Will the Corpus Crony say to
that?
Another attempt has been made
on the life ofthe Car of Russia.
This time it was while he was in
church at prayer Truly the great
white Car has tnorny road to
ttrayel.
Senator d. A, Paulus states that
in his opinion, the present laws
for the suppression Of liquor dive
arc sufficient if properly enforced
This Is lie case With good many
ether laws,
felagfepss state that ihers
are rs 800 sick and wounded pris
oners at Port Arthur The Japs
win have their hands full caring
for those unfortunate yictims 0!
their own handiwork.
The Halletsville truckers have
agreed to plant 125 acres in cucum.
bers this ysar and sell them to I
San AntonioMrm at 40 cts. a bush
ell in Holletsville. Diversificatior
is now the watchword.
General stoesssl of Port Arthu
fame is on his way 10 Russie. i,
,h IS gottsa 7ps far as Shanghai or
his return trip. lie SHOULD Law
avoided Shanghai; it might bring
up disagreoable thoughts.
A bill has been introduced il
the house Of representatives max
ing it misdemeanor 10 knowingl,
entice to new employment anotE-
.ers servant. a good bill, and W
hope it will paes.
.-,-j---l a.
- o''l i"s 0se'' 80 s,n
ies ,. W. " "Pp'Vf' ~" ~
OF Tio.ooo ior .ne p'ro'''"' u"
preservation OF the AlGmo' and W
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

General Stoesssl of Port Arthur
FAM is on his way 10 Russie. Fe
ii IS gottsa ps far as Shanghai on
his return trip. He should Lave
avoided Shanghai; it might bring
up disagrecable thoughts
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

The Haletsville truckers have
agreed to plant 1875 acres in cucum.
bers this ysar and sell them to .
San AntonioMrm a 40 cts. bush
ell in Holletsville Diversificatlon
is now the watchword.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

Farmesp see Jno. n krueger
when you hape eggs ans lAld to
sell.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

feIsgfaps state that ihsrs
are Is 800 siok and wounded pris1
oners At Port Arthur. The Japs
sillehage their hands full caring
for those unfortunate Victims O
their own handiwork
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-01

to have the Presidents appreciation of the
drama
1t IS usual for the President to arrive
early AZ the theatre and he rarely leaves
before The end OF the performance. He
is always guarded by a corps of Secret
Service men, but there is no ostentation
about IT,
Always attentive 20 tho members Of his
family the President. upon arriving at the
theatre. first seas 10 II that Mrs Roosevelt
is provided with the best scat in the box.
He generally sits we'll forward in a position
where he can get good view Of the stage.
II /. seldom that the President and Mrs
Roosevelt are not accompanied by some
friend Frequently the military attaches
Of the White Uou-n accompany the Presi-
dent. and Mis- Morton. dauglter Of the
Secretary of the Navy. j. often a guest OF
the Pre-, Iental party at the play.
Miss Alice Roosevelt occasionally ac-
companies the party. hut NOR frequently
she goes 10 the theatre with a party Of
young persons. and there is always con-
sricuous in her theatre party an abundance
OF gilt supplied 10y The uniforms Of army
officers and diplomatic attaches.
The President gives close attention to the
play, frequently consulting ms programme
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recent predecessors to patronize stage
performances.
Mr.. Roosevelt on the other hand, had
always enjoyed the play and had been q
frequent visitor at the theatre when lie wn-
a Commissioner Of Civil Service and later
an Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and
he saw no reason why he should change bis
custom as Pre- ident Whenever be can
escape from off cial OF eocial dutics, thorc-
fore. he goes 10 the theotre
No patron Of the playhouse got= more
enjoyment out Of play, and il is declared
among theatrical managers who visit
Washington that the President j. tie best
audience in the world Naturally. there
fore, actors and actresses who play ia
Washington always are anxious 10 have
Mr.. Roosevelt and his family attend tire
performance. and every week several i'm
yitations ara sent 20 the White House Ivy
Washington managers r. is good at-
verti+ement for local theatres 70 have the
President attend the play, but aside from
this ho is n valuable addition to the audi
ence. because of the enthusiasm be H.
spires while WITNESSING o pcrfprwg0ce.
Tho members Of Prc-!dont Roosevelts
fairly ara all frccrcc. p!Gyr2c-a. from
iitts Ethel to Mrs.. Roosevelt. ,.nd a. eeen
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were carefully lo.ked each ring tied to a
rosebud
Little Ethel had been one Of those 10 vol
untccr the loan of her ring, but when tn"
trick had been done tho magician failed
10 return her band Of gold. Ethel was
surprised and greatly pcrturbed. but she
,aid nothing and nasmuch a. the pres
,idiGitator had apparently FORGOTTEN her
property she concluded than 80 wa gone.
Presently, however, the magician took
up brown glass bottle out Of which he
poured liquids of various kinds. Tlen he
broke tho bottle with la mer, and out
jumped pretty white rabbit with Ether-
ring tied neatly around H. neck. The little
lady Of the White House wa. delighted,
and when the magician asked hor whether
she wouldrather have herring or the rabbit,
shc chose the latter.
The President first appearance in public
after his election TO tho Presidency last
November was made al a performance Of
a political satirical comedy. In one scene
a typical hackwoods Fourth Of july orator
introduced his candidate in pyrotechnical
burst OF eloquencc,
Tho President listened Rttcnuvely 10
every word OF the actor and bent his head
forward SO thst he would lose none OF sne
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10 see the names Of the various characters
and who play them. His laugh is loud and
hearty and he il never allow 10 show his
pleasure 10y olapping of the hands.
When something mpresses him az very
funny. he will throw back his head, open his
mouth, displaying those famous white teeth,
bring them together with a sharp click,
then bury his head in his chest, while his
body shakes with laughter and his tawny
head swings from side 10 side in peculiar
demonstration OF enjoyment.
Frequently the President will turn TO Mrs,
Roosevelt and make some observation
about the play. Should it be a line or
situation that appeals particularly 10
children the President will cast q glance
and smile at Ethel or Quentin.
Not long ago a magician gave per-
Torrance in Washington TAe White
House children were taken to a matin 70
and the ma gican took especial pains to
entertain them.
In one Of his tricks be asked for the loan
Of rings from persons in the audience
These rings he placed in a pistol after APP
parently hammering them out Of shape.
Then he fred the pistol at box and later
took tho ring from the innermost Of a
series o; mahogany cases, al Of which
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-01

corporals and two sergeauts, so that the
Pope's Noble Guard may be described as
the most Differed corps in the world.
Vacancies occur very seldom and are
instantly filed a. there are always dozens
of candidates awaiting their turn. When
admitted these guards must be not less
than 20 years old and not more than rs,
must be at least metre and y centime-
tres in height and must possess capital
Of not less than twenty thousand francs.
By tradition they should have a horse
each, for they are supposed to be n mounted
arm and they always wear spurs and carry
a whip. but the financial needs Of the Vati-
can have forced il to reduce the number
OF horses from sixty to eight Thus. as
has been remarked, if Great Britain can
boast 81 having mounted infantry the Pope
can boast OF having foot cavalry.
II is Vatican etiquette that the Pope
should net move a step. not even from one
room TO another without an escort of these
men. who precede him with drawn swords
Plus Y IS always studying how he can give
them the slip. and it L. said he escapes
down secret passages and through dark
rooms TO gain a little OF that liberty Of which
he j. 60 fond and of which his elevation to
the Pdpacy has deprived him. II is said
that not infrequently they ride full gallop
behind the carriage that they deem con-
tains him while its supposed occupant is
watching them with boyish glee hidden
behind some bush in tho vast Vatican gar
dcns
From a financial point of view the APP
pointments are hardly worth having. as
the remuneration is by no means high and
candidates joining the corps have 10 pro-
vide their expensive uniforms and nccoutre-
ment~: but aristocratic mothers are eager
10 get their younger sons into the Noble
Guards. as they believe il keeps them out
Of mischief and may be the means Of their
being intrusted with some special mis-
sion. for which there is special and hand
some pay. such AZ bringing the hat to a
newly appointed Cardinal residing abroad
or acting in the capacity of confidential
rncssenger TO some FOREIGN court
II has long been "A subject Of bitter dis
pnie between the Swiss and the Palatine
Guard n to which Of the two ia entitled to
precedence over the other. But what
ever the Palatnc may have 10 urge, the
Swiss are certainly the moro interesting
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regularly in the Belvedere Court and in the
Vatican gardens, where they even have
rife ranges
These Swiss. from the commandant 10
the lowest subaltern. all lodge in the VAT
can. either in splendid apartments or
special barracks The men are all Of tine
physique. Of serious and soldicrly bearing,
and glance at their persons IL sufficient
to convince Cna that should the occasion
arise they. too. would be capable of dy-
in- at their post as heroically as their fore
fathers di Nor is every one who presents
himself CHOSEN for this corps. In fact, u
has become in the course Of time much
coveted position,
Recruits arc selected from families of
good position but of small means Many
Of them seek an appointment in order TO
got chance of going to Rome and improv-
ing their minds by study and travel. for
enough time is left to these guards TO per
feet thems slves in some art or trade. Thus
many Swiss guards in their spare time
frequent artists studios and sculptors
workshops In this Wis these young men
while living free Of expense in Rome. are
able to take back with them when they
cunt the fapal -aTNlCe huoWltpN' luhi
will serve them for all their life.
The Swiss Guard costs the Pope Gi500
a year In the old days its members re-
ceived pension on retiring after twenty
years service Besides they have the
right 10 numerous perquisites on the death
and election OF Pope and other solemn
occasions thus considerably increasing tn g
annual expenses above the sum named.
One point decidedly in favor Of the Pala-
tine guards. as compared with their rivals
the Swiss IA the fact that they do not re-
ceivc any pay. serving the Pope from purely
disinterested motives The Swiss 1t Is true
have moro than once plainly limited that
the services Of their brethren in arms are
not worth paying for, and this opinion is
SCARED 10y IN Romans. who are never tired
of pohing fun at the Pope's volunteers.
Numerically, the Palatino Guard forms
the most important branch, s Of tho Plpal
army. "a it consists Of four companies o
sixty men. each armed with Remingtors
and bayonets. The corps is almost en-
tirely recruited from the petty hurghcr
class. who live in the immediate neighbor.
hood Of the Vatican and have thus kept
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up traditional affection for thera.ace and
IL inmate.
In procession and other grand paGeunts
the commander of the Palatine Guard
walks before the Popes seda ge-tatoria,
side by side with the Colonel OF the Swiss
Guard, this ingenious device having been
reeorted to 10y the late Pope in order to
solve the eternal question Of precedence.
The principal duty OF the Palatinc Guard
consists in forming cordon> and Keeping
back the crowd during ponthcal ceremonies,
when the Pope goes in pOmpd magma TO the
Si-tiue Chapel or de-cendS into ST. Peters
Once a week on Sundays the Palatines are
drilled in the Bclvcdere Court, and their
cvulutions are gradually impro wing as the
Younger element men who have served in
the Italian Army replace the older NOM
bcrs.
In tho halcyon days OF the temporal power
when -mony and perqui-ite- prevailed,
the Palatine Guard had extra qualification,
in the shape Of free entrance 70 all the
theatres and city amu-ement- but all these
extras have of course now been cut OFT.
4 very slender pay Is given ~ n subSti-
tutc.
Yet another corps * that the genCa~ne
These were instituted by Pope Plus ~.
Formerly the law was represented by the
birri or policemen, depending ON the head
Of the police. hut gradually the very name
Of hirri became so hateful TO the Romans
that in 1918 Plus VII. reorganized the corps,
calling them carabinieri and a such they
were known until Plus TX. gave them their
present name and Uniform, both Of which he
cuurd pretty closely from the French.
With their enormous three cornered
hcadgcar and ponderous swords the Papal
eondarme- remind ono irreeistbly Of
Orenbach's operetta-; but when in FUN uni
form. with their huge hearskin- not unlike
those Of the English grenadierS. white
leather hose gaunIlets and shining jack
boots. these men, whose minimum stature
Is six feet. look undcniably imposing and
picturesque
The papal gendarme- number i0oand each
membcrrcceiye- about c3lo~hilling- month
in pay They mount guard in the Vatican
courts -tairca-es. logGa and corridors,
a well as in the museums and the gardens.
They are also stationed at regular interval.
along the route of Papal professions in ST..
Peters.
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completely suppressed. while only the orna-
mental soldiers, 80 TO speak. remain.
What these soldiers lack in number and
warlike efficiency is amply compensated
by that pct RESCUE ghttcring osten'ation
which is so vel in keeping with the grandeur
of the surroundings In reviewing the
Pope's army such "a it l., now 1t Is needlul
to obey the dictates Of etiquette and precc-
dence which reign supreme NJ the Vatican
and one must therefore begin with the
Guardia Mobile, or bodyguard Of the Pope.
They are a corps of character common
in the Italian courts in early day., but
surviving only in the Vatican, where
many other quaint Traditions huEcr.
These Noble Guards are what their name
implies, before all else noble, and must
be scions Of the great patuciun families
pertaining TO the ancient states Of the
church. Indeed, candidates are not ao-
cepted unless they can prove that their
forefathers have been noble for at last
thirteen generations.
They must have a certain height. be OF
good manners and morals, holding mistaken
faith in the dogmas Of the Church and,
above all. they must hold no social or other
contact with the so-caled uSurpers now
reigning in Rome or sympathize with the
new order Of things.
The foundation OF this aristocratic corps
IA comparatively recent, as the Noble Guards
were first instituted by Plus VII in 1901.
Their origin. however, may be traced to the
pontifcate Of Paul " G555-59l who was
such a favorite with the Romans that they
appointed 100 young men Of the best fam
lies to act as a guard of honor % the Pope.
These picked men were called Cavalli
Leggieri or Iancie Spezzate and were con
spicuous for the smartness Of their get-up,
from the elaborate description Of which.
admiringy recorded 10y old chroniclors.
we gather that in the past "a at present,
they we're ornamental soldiers figuring in
Papal pageants and professions.
The corps Of Noble Gllrd3 comprises
seventy-fve individuals divided a. fol-
lows Two captains with the rank Of
Lieutenant Generals, alternating in com
mand 1.-THE present commonder is Prince
Camille Rospigiosil; a Lieutenant and n
sub-Lieutenant ranking as Major-Gcneral ;
seven Escnh, ranking rs Colonies, md fifty
guards. all holding the rank Of Clptain.
There are. moreover, two trumpeters ~ o