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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

Toxic: There is growing senti-
ment here to discourage further critl
cism Of General stoessel's action in
damaging the ships and Notifications
at Port Arthur after his letter look.
ing to the opening of negotiations for
capitulation was sent to General Nogi
The Niohi Nichi says authoritatively
that there is no question as to the
rights of the Russians to blow up their
warships and damage their guns while
negotiations were pending, and points
out that they showed good faith by
stopping the destruction of property
Immediately after the capitulatlon com,
pact was signed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
$4,000 Waco zinc.

Waco, Texas: A three story brick
building on South Fifth street, the
property of Major James B. Baker, was
burned yesterday afternoon. This
ground floor was occupied by the Twin
Brothers Company, wholesale dealers
in druggists sundries, and by G. H
Kneble, manufacturer of perfumery
and extracts. The insurance was as
follows: Twin Brothers Company, on
stock and fixtures, $500; Knebles fac
tory, $3.50; building, $4,000. Total in
surance, $1O,75O Loss above insur
ance, $4,000.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
RaInfalI al Rrackett in 1eo4.

Bracket, Texas: The rainfall for
1904, as reported by government Off
clals at Fort Clark, which is located
here, is as follows: January, trace;
February, -46; March, 90; April, S.O5;
May, 2SO; June, 2.s5; July, 1.65; Au-
gust, .S5; September 1868; October,
200; November. so; December, 20
Total, 1854 inches.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

The opening of the New York Sub
way, one of the great engineering
feats Of the century, created sensar
ton at its dedication a few months
ago, and second to the interest shown
in the opening Of the Subway itself
was the comment of the Rev. H. @.
Potter, Episcopal Bishop of New York.
on a Temperance saloon which was to
be operated at one Of the subway
stations.
The scope of the socalled Temper
ance saloon was to sell liquor and soft
drinks within the absolute lines of the
law, so that the man who wished to
take a drink of beer could do so sur
rounded by the same respectabillty
that he would find in his own home.
Bishop Potter came out with a ring
ing endorsement of the plan, holding
that saloons we're to the poor man
what the club was to the rich, The
rich go to the club for their diversion
and recreation, which includes a
reasonable amount of drinking.
and the poor man turns to his saloon,
which serves an identical purpose.
The Bishop held that saloons run
within the line of the law, as the sub
way saloon was to be, was blessing
to society, and that the movement OF
the so-called Temperance saloon
should meet with the hearty support
of all church goers. These remarks
were given particular attention, as
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

Portland. Ore The first snow
storm that has occurred here for two
years, and one which bids fair to be
the heaviest for several years, prevails
in this city and throughout Northwest
Oregon and Southwest Washington.
About an inch of snow has fallen. The
storm is accompanied by high wind.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
FASTING RELIEF.

my nightly rest vas broken, owing
to irregularities Of the kidneys.
suffered intensely from severe pains
in the small of my back and through
the kidneys and was annoyed by pain
full passages Of abnormal secretions.
Doctors failed to relieve me. began
taking Doan's Kidney Pills and ! ex-
perienced quick ard lasting relief.
Doan's Kidney Pills will prove a bless
ing to all sufferers from kidney dlsor-
ders who will give them a fair trial"
Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y,
proprietors. For sale by all druggists,
price 30 cents per box.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
ereat pamaae 10 naku.

Baku: A considerable number of
men have returned to work in the oil
fields, and more are expected to re-
sumo today. The fires, which have
not yet been extinguished, have done
immense damage to wells, tracks,
tanks and warehouses.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
Hydrophobla Patient Goes to Austlr

Washington, Texas: A young negro
was bitten by mad dog and was i'm.
mediately taken to the Pasteur Insti-
tute in Austin, Texas. The dogs car.
cass was also taken to Austin by re-
quest. nM
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

The annual consumption Of salt in
England is forty pounds per head.
France consumes thirty pounds Rus
STA, eighteen pounds; Austria, sixteen
pounds; Prussia, fourteen pounds;
Spain, twelve pounds; and Switzer
land, eight pounds.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
CHARGES Against Bishop Talbot.

Reading. Pa: The ecclesiastical
court called to consider the charges
against Bishop Talbot has adjourned
sine die, the members deciding that
the body was uncanonically constitu
tional.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
Snow at Hearne.

Hearne, Texas: A light snow fell
here Thursday night. This is the first
that has fallen here this winter. The
weather for the past few days has been
very cold, the coolest weather we have
had.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
sroEssEL,s FAREWELL.

Assumes All Responsibility fer surrer.
der Of Port Arthur.
Toxic, Jan Alt is announced hera
that General Stoessel, in bidding fare.
wen to the Russian troops at Port Ar
thus thanked the officers and men for
the heroic defense and said he con
sldered that the Japanese terms were
the best It was possible to have Of
fered. He added that he would take
all the blame for the surrender Of
the fortress.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
Below Zero at Enid.

Enid, O. T.; The thermometer reg
istered A degrees below zero Thurs
day night The coolest this winter and
the coolest for three years. The snow
is now more than six inches deep.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
A pay lac In 81. PauI.

st. Paul, MINI: The cold wave ar
rived day late, but lost none of its
chilliness. Yesterday it was IA below
zero.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

The Bulgarian government has APP
propriated the sum of S250,OOo for the
purchase OF medern agricultural ma
chimes and implements.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

It is said that the Turks have no
war songs except those they have
translated from other tongues.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

On a rough average, $4,000 sover-
eigns pass over tn eBank of England
counters every day.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18
THE POOR MANS CLUB
THE EPISCOPAL BISHOP OF NEW
YORK EARNESTLY ADvo-
GATES THEM.

Bishop H. C. Potter Holds that ths
Subway Temperance Saloon, Which
He Endorsed Previous to Its Open
ing, Has Proved a Practical Success.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-18

The North American Indian is one
of the few savages who have never
invented an alcoholic stimulant.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-18

in the old skating rink over the
Matthews fo1ndrv on North Queen
Street, is summed up in the senteu
tious remark of visiting grower
the greatest thing of the kind that
ever happened in the state and 70
the unframed eve of laymeu in this
branch of industry the remark was
not overdrawn. The display is simply
magnificent There are perhaps more
than 100 varieties placed on the long
tables in tt Q big hail, the great maiori-
~ of which are OF scch perfect develop
nent and coloriug as to efyiiscrini.
nation except on the part Of the most
expert judge.
There were scores ut plates OF plump
aud rosy-oheeked Ben Davis, Winesap.
Yorks, Rome Beauties, and others
that will prove revelation of what
may be accomplished by Intelligent
ard persistent effort in the way Of
fruit culture, and there were many
other varie ties which closely push
these fayorites for the favor of the
visitors. Individually and collect
lively the display is worth going many
miles to see, and the place was com.
fortablv filled all day with visitors
and those interested IN the exhibit.
While it would be impossible for
any other than experts to Judge of the
merits of the different displays, many
were very tavorablg struck with the
exhibit from Morgan county, and
there would be little surprise if the
highest medal went to tile growers
from chat section. The display viii
be open to all vititots ftom to 10
O'Clock this evening, and admission
will be free.
Mr.. CLOHAN'S Speech
Ladies and Gentlemen, and Members
of the West Virginia Horticultural So.
ciety. 1t affords NE sfeat pleasure IN
deed 10 meet such large gathering of
those who are Interested in horticultural
pursuits. We meet under favorable cir
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-18

and, think, the only way, 10 meet the
labor question.
When we have succeeded IN raising
our crops our society can help athe way
lof securing better or at least equal rates
from the railroads, for it is much easier
70 set hearing for an organization tha
i is for an individual. Thus in innumer
bic ways we can be Of use to our people, If
we cannot. then there is bat little Use ot i
our meeting together except for the social
features, but this would alone repay rs I
Tor what pleasure L is to meet togethe
land greet one another time and again
old [ ccs disappear. but young and ener
getic ones take their places. Therefore
Lex US not give up the society, but let Us
tall unite in saying long live the West
Virginia Horticultural society, and may
Us future grow brighter every day.
Thanking you all for your attention. we
| are now ready to proceed to business
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The interest in the business meet
| ing of the West Virginia State Horti~
cultural society was fully sustained
today, and goodsIzed crowds OF
growers and other interested parties
were present at the sessions. The
work WAS taken up promptly at 0 30
o clock, and nearly the entire day
was devoted TO addresses from the
different speakers.
DR. John s. Sheldon, OF the expert
ment station at Morgantown. spoke
on Frog eye Its Cause aud effect
and detailed the principal features Of
this blighi aud the manner OF Grad
icatlng or choking il. He answered
"a number 81 questions on this
subject.
Mr. III 4 Afilfer, Of Paw-paw,
luembar Of the iiFm osaAliller s5yos.
among the largest growers il The
United States, spoke on Commercial
Peach Growing.
Prot ~ y. Rumsey, OF the expert
me station at Morgantown. spoke on
tie Woolly Aphis OF the Ample.
and Ills address was an Interesting
Que.
The Work Of the State horticul-
taral Society was the subject Of tile
address Of Mr. II. ". Collinowood, Of
New York, editor Of the Rural New
Yorker. Who en- pbasized the value Of
The efforts OF the local societies in
tuilding up the fruit industry.
TELEGRAM TO PRESIDENT.
At the morning session telegram
was sent by the society 10 President
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-18

AS Tor mvself shall only try 10 tell
you why We should have a real live bort
cultural society in West Virginia We
have the best soil and climate for The
general production Of fruit from cram
berries to the king OF all fruits the apple.
We can grow fruit to perfection. Let us
.enumerate rev. all Of the berries do
well, while cherries, apricots plums
peaches and pears can be grown in abund.
ailce. The apple runs from the earliest
10 the latest, and as for quality. there is
none to excel. Lsnd is cheap. Good
land that is suitable for fruit growing can
be bought for from FIVE TO ten dollars per
acre. 50 that a poor man or a wealthy
corporation can go into the business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-18
Horticultural Society BeganAnnual
Meeting Here Wednesday.
SPLENDID DISPLAY OF FRUITS
Magnificent Exhibit of the Products of the
Orchard illustrates Growth of This In
dustry===Address of Mr.. ClOhan.

The thirteenth annual meeting of
the West Virginia State Horticultural
society convened in Feller's hall We'd
nesday morning at ;45 O'Clock, with
several hundred orchardists aud fruit
growers from all sections Of the State
in attendance. The meeting was called
to order by President Alexander
Clohan, of this city, who introduced
Rev DIR. F. NJ. Woods, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, who invoked
the divine blessing upon the
deliberations.
Following the opening pray, Mr..
John J. Hetzel, of this city, was in
troduced and made the formal al
dress of welcome to the visitors. Mr.
HetzeI's speech. while brief, was one
that evoked hearty applause. He
spoke in terms of praise of the aims
and objects Of the state and county
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-18

Our nearness to the great markets Of
the world must be taken into conside-
ration. Apples from this county have
been sold in Liverpool in ten days after
they were picked, and in carload lots.
And The greatest American cities are only
a few hours distant from us,
We need the society to educate our
pc ople so that we will have more and
better orchards, and better men and
women cultivating them, for Ia many
ways the women are better than the men.
In fac ng. packing and marking they are
much more expert. Now, with state
that has such wonderful opportunities,
car We not help our people to realizs tina,
it is far better for them TO plant their
farms in orchards than il is TO abandon
lhem' Who would 60 to the city and
take chances of eking out prscarious
existence in the slums rather than stay in
the country and live in Gods sunlight
breathing the pure mountain air For a
few years It may be struggle until the
reward comes, but the struggle for ex.
isience is NOT near as strenuous IN the
country as in he city. The chances oil
gaining independence is at least ten 70
one in favor of the country. If cur
society can only teach The people the
value Of our country homes. and stop tn
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-18

exodus 70 The cities, We shall have accom-,
plisbed great deal Of good
10 a certain way we are doing great
deal along ibis line, for our orchard
companies provide employment for q
great many people They are compelled
70 pay better wage and they require bet
ter help than for ordinary farm work. and
in this way workmsn become better con.
tented with their lot, consequently they
will not be 50 easily led to leave their
homes for the city The orchard offers
shorter hours Of labor than On the regu
lar fatm 50 many hours will constitute a
day. and II We expect 10 retain labor on
our farms where we come in direct com.
petition with large public works we will
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-18

VINO delivered an interesting address ia
Welcoming the orchardists 10 this city.
horticultural societies, touched upon
the vast benefits to be gained from
these annual meetings, and welcomed
the visitors to one of the greatest ifrhtt
producing counties CT the state IN the
heartiest terms, He said that the
people OF Berkeley couatY and Mar
tinsbuIg would receive with every
mark OF courtesy tnd hospitality
ghose who came from other points to
take part in the meeting and to learn
from the assembled orchardists those
improved tsethods OF fruit culture
which would rebound to the credit OF
tile whole state. His address was
greeted with every mark OF approval
Oy those in attendance
The responses, on behalf Of the
visitors, was delivered by Pro- I. q,
Miller. of Charleston. superiutend
ent of free schools, who thanked Mr..
Hetzel and the people tor the words
of hearty welcome and good cheer
with which the visitors had been
greeted, and who predicted that great
benefit would be reaped from the
meeting which had been so suspicious
ly opened Wednesday.
Following the address OF Snperin-
tendent Miller, the annual address OF
President Alex Clohan WAS delivered
Oy Tint gentlemen, aud which i.
herewith publishes in full Mr.
Clohans address was received with
marked attention. which is always
accorded the utterances of enc who
has done 50 much toward the Develop.
ment OF the splendid fruit industry Ct
West Virginia.
THE EXHIBIT.
The exhibit n fruits from all SOC.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-18

Roosevelt, Ia which the society pre-
seuted 10 the president barrel Of the
finest apples on exhibition III the dis.
play.
The apples presented to the' presi..
dent are the famous Grimes Golden,
from the orcnard OF former Sheriff
Smith, and are among the finest fruit
grown IN the state.
'Small Fruits the Strawberry AMI
Raspberry; was the subject o.
another interesting talk by MIR. D.
Gold Miller, OF Inwood.
The paper on "rhe Blackberry y
by Charles N. Newell, OF Chester.
was read by Secretary Brooks in the
absence Of MI. Newell
"Soine Troublesome Snouf Beetles I
was treated by Fred Il. Brooks. Of
Morgautown, secretary OF the society
Quality III Commercial Apples
was the subject OF the address Of Prof.
William n Butt, of College Park, Md
Following the addresses the reports
Ok the committees We're read. Late
this afternoon the balloting for oflic-
ers and the selection Of the next place
81 iueeting will take place. Ii il NJ
most foregone conclusion that Mr..
Clohan will he reelected president
an Aoupr that he we'll deserves FOR bis
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-18

nut gtUWer.
cumstances. The season has been very
profitable one to all engaged in horticuI-
tural work. Good crops, good markets
and good pr.ces do not always 80 hand
IN hand but this year they have. and the
song d the poor old oversorked and
burdened farmer has nearly died away
True, he is overworked. The scarcity o.
farm labor compels The farmer and bis
wife to devote TOO many hours to toll 50
that they have out TOO little time for rec
reation or improvement Of the mind Ru'
u ihIs inc that We are particularly lnleF-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-18

have % 10 more head wofk, we vii have
TO increase the fertility Of he soil 50 thai
we can produce more than enough 10
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-18

pay the ezra wages and to make up 70
the shorter hours, and stil make more
than we do at present This Is one way,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-18

The exhibit = traits from Al 90.
, 1905-10-11
Might Mention 1t.

"He has just returned from the Klon-
like, bringing untold wealth."
"Just throw a few drinks into him,
and 1t won't be untold long"
, 1905-10-11
Mostly Wasted.

We eat and drink and, maybe. smoke:
We listen to a half baked joke,
Then rise and timber up our feet
To chase a dollar down h street.
We come back minus n and sore,
And then perhaps we a some more.
We spend Jul days in useless strife
And this is life.
We work about ten hours a day
And draw for 1t too little pay;
We stand around and chew the rag
And of our cheap adventures brag:
We read a book, and then we write,
And later we go out at night,
Come home befuddled to your wife
And this Is life.
No wonder 1t is all the style
To question IL the things worth while
, 1905-10-11
The Gallant Girls of Texas.

Such fine girls are they, those Texas
maidens! \ number of them saved the
historic Alamo from destruction. Miss
Clara Driscoll, a wealthy and refined
young woman of Mexico county, is Il
deputy sheriff and not long ago cap
tured and landed in the county Jail
two Mexican bandits who were steal
ing her fathers cattle. One day when
she was on horseback she caught them
off their guard at dinner, held a re-
volyer at their heads while she got the
guns they had laid down just at the
wrong time, let them eat their dinner,
and then marched them before her to
the lookup.
Cow girls and feminine ''broncho
busters" women ranchers and eX
perts with the rifle are not uncommon
in the great southwestern states. These
Independent and athletic women are
not at all mannish, but eminently
womanly, the majority of them well
educated. Miss Anna Shaffer, one of
the most skilled mustang tanners in the
world, is a Texas girl. She now
travels with wild west" shows.
MARCIA WILLIS CAMPBELL.
, 1905-10-11
Mrs. Sophie Mayer.

Many of the young Russian and
Polish-Hebrew women who come to
this country achieve results calculated
to make American women ashamed of
themselves.
One of these is Mrs. Sophie Mayer,
recently graduated as Il lawyer from
an eastern university. Mrs. Mayer is
forty-three years old. She was born,
reared and began her education in
Warsaw. She speaks seven languages,
Is n good musician and during her law
course earned $500 by translating and
interpreting. She studied twelve hours
a day while she was in the law college.
Her husband is also an attorney and
Mrs. Mayer will work with him in
both civil and criminal cases. She
will devote herself specially to right
ing the wrongs Of working girls. All
this, while commendable, is not very
remarkable. Here is something that
is: Mrs. Mayer is the mother of six
children, the youngest IA babe, and dur
ing all the time she was learning the
law she attended to her housekeeping,
looked well after her children and kept
those in school up to their lessons
every day. The youthful Mayors are
very strong and healthy. Where is
the American woman who can accom-
plish so much?
, 1905-10-11

pittSburg. Her paper is a weekly, de-
voted to music, art. literature, society
and to all the higher and better public
interests of the community in which 1t
is published. Mrs. Birch is shrewd as
we'll as public spirited and has made
her paper IL well paying Investment.
One test of success is the financial,
and quite right too. The spirit of good
will and understanding that pervades
her Office and all the people in it is re-
markable and due undoubtedly to the
strong, harmonious personality of the
editor and manager.
Mrs. Birch began life as a kinder
garten teacher. The next step was to
write stories for children, then to be-
come Il member of the local staff of
one of the leading Pittsburg dailies.
There she did all kinds of newspaper
work. Another step, and the indie
fatigable and most capable journalist
was made art and musical critic for
the paper of which she is at present
editor and manager. At length the last
step was taken, and Mrs. Birch be-
came sole head of the paper. Regular
ly she was graduated from II rank to
another. Today she can fill any desk
on a newspaper. Her old time interest
in kindergartens has never deserted
her, however, and the paper she edits
has always been their advocate and
defender. Mrs. Birch herself is a men,
Der of the board of managers of the
Pittsburg and Allegheny Free Kinder
Garten association. Music is also a
topic of special interest to her. and
, 1905-10-11
Hurnor qne Philosophy
By DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
1T IS NECESSARY.

Now pause and heaye a gentle sigh
n shed a shiny tear,
For summer days have all one by
And autumn haze Is here.
The sun hat erstwhile hotly shone
Has cooled his ardor quite,
And all the blossoms have been blown
Into the infinite.
The screens that to our windows chung
Are to the attic sped;
The flies that on our slumbers hung
Have with the season sped.
The fierce mosquitoes sullen song
No more our ears a~Ssails,
And feathery snowfiakes will ere long
Be riding on the gales.
No longer do we sit and WELD
A spreading palm leaf fan
Nor weakly to temptation yield
That comes to every man
When he is hot and on his ear
There falls the tinklinR sound
OF Ice in glasses, faint and clear,
When drinks are going round.
All, no; it's really not the thing
OF iced drinks to partake;
These chilly days no fierce thirsts
bring
That we find hare to Stake,
But with another stern decree
OF fashion we conform,
And TO be strictly in it we
Now drink to keep us warm.
, 1905-10-11
NOtab bic
w m e
Feminine Newspaper
Manager and Editor.

Many women are editors, and sue
cessful ones. Comparatively few are
business managers of newspapers,
though, really, why should they not
be? One of the few members of the
feminine sex, however, who are re-
sponsible for the entire conduct of Il
journal is Mrs. Henry b. Birch of