Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-01-09

SIlOChb McI0 ltlJ dlOuE lu6 COdSlt uut,
1t is thought to shifting in the bed of
the Gulf, where the Mississippi River
deposits silt.
New York-A number of wealthy
men are backing the discharged Ne
gro soldier, Reid, in his suit against
the Government for pay since his dis
charge for the Brownsville raid.
Washington-Th discovery of an
timony in the bullets taken from the
walls of houses in Brownsville, is con-
elusive proof that they we're from the
ammunition of the soldiers.
Goldfield, Nev.-Great effort is be-
ing made to retain the Federal sol
diers as the general feeling is one of
danger should they be withdrawn.
Camden, N. ia collision caused
the death of three persons on an ex-
press train, which ran into local.
Portland, ore.-Japanese spies
have made complete maps of the city
and forwarded them to the war office
in Toxic.
Henrietta, OlSla.-Miners' troubles
are likely to lead to the call of the
State militia to keep order.
Detroit, Mich.--An improperly
closed switch caused the collision of
two trains, killing five persons.
Boston, Mass.-Mrs. Eddy has
given $1,000,00O to found school TO
teach Christian Science.
Chicago Clearing house certifi-
Gates are rapidly being redeemed, and
the financial situation is getting easy.
Indianapolis, md.-The Republican
leaders of the State have unanimously
endorsed Vice President Fairbanks
for the Presidency.
Boston-The New England cotton
manufacturers have agreed to curtail
the output of the mills 25 per cent
Portland, Ore.-Three white men
at Vancouver, B. c., were attacked
by large number of laps, and one
of them fatally cut. The accidental
breaking of window in Jap store
led to the attack on the men, who
were city tiremen.
Urimiah, Persia---Kurdish raiders
have surrounded the town and cbp-
tured many valuable caravans. SEv-
eral fights have ensued with grlat
loss to the raiders.
Durango, Mex.-will have | g
/ no, A-tff Ia. g. N
tonic will be asked to contribute a
display.
\. Mexico CityA heavy tax has been
| put on the broad brimmed sombrero,
to prevent its being worn
\ Mexico City--The Government is
sending out experts to gather infor-
nation on irrigation subjects
Paris-The death of Syot Des-
saigne, the popular Minister of Jus
tice, cast a gloom over official Par
isian gayeties.
Monterey, Mex.-Bernard Klodt, a
San Antonio civil engineer made val
liable discoveries of ore veins, while
hunting in the mountains.
Toxic, Japan-The Foreign Office
is making every effort to satisfy the
United States, in its control of i'm
igration.
Raleigh, N. Cat an election fol
determining whether the dispensary
should be continued almost the en-.
tire vote was for straight prohibition
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Boston Secretary Taft began his
speechmaking with three speeches a
Boston.
New York-A indications point t.
a better opening of business for the
year than 1907 showed.
Westinghouse dinner given b,
the Central American Peace Confer
ence, Honduras was the first to TO
mally agree to the terms of the COY
J ference. !
Goldfield, Nev.-Governor Sparb|
named the 18th of January as thl
Gate for the extra session of the Leg
!, islature tc meet.
Lowell, MaSS.-A large numDer o
mills have begun operations, afte
!; several weeks suspension.
! Washington-The New Years re
I ception at the White House was gor
geous in the splendor of all Nations
Three hours were required for thu
5000 visitors to pass the President.
Washington--Rep come tina
the American Consul at Ocos, Guat
emala, has been attacked by the Mex
lean Consul.