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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01


1t was rather sheepish lot of boys
who later marched two by two up to
the Evans place The Evans meadow
was by this time assuming decidedly
gala appearance, with it's abundance
of flags and garlands flying from fence
"a, -,ts ana trees.
Tom MS leader of the opposition.
called'a parley His overtures we're
responded to with suitable reluctance
by Bunny as queen OF the Amazons..
you know" said Tom, you only
asked for one obstacle race, and
we're willing to let you girls have
half the events if you'll only combine
with u.s. You can't make much money
here, anyway. You can only keep us
from making any at all and wen give
you half the proceeds
Now there was one very good thing
about Bunny. which was that she
knew when to make concessions. So
she hesitated only long enough to tell
the other girls that they ought really
to forgive the boys, and then she
straightway sent the Judges man to
tack the following addendum to the
white banners:
The girls sports will be held in
combination with the boys at the
school field
And the girls didn't take advantage
of Toms offer, either, for they didn't
really want half the events. All that
they wanted was fair representation
on the straightaway races and an OPP
portunity of enjoying that fascinating
sport, the obstacle race. They didn't
make quite as good time as the boys,
for, after all, boys are pretty good at
some things, but when Grandniece
Mary came in in the lead of all the
girls after having undergone the peril
GUS adventures of the high fence, the
fence to be crawled under, the low
fence, the hurdle and the barrel with
both ends out even Grandaunt Mary
dropped her knitting bag in her ex-
element and said she wished they
had done such things when she was a
girl.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

woman, and shall recommend it as
long as I ive."- Mrs. MAY FRY,
Lindley, Ind.
One of the greatest triumphs Of
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the conquering of woman's
dread enemy - tumor. If you have
mysterious pains, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton or displacement, don't wait for
time to confirm your fears and go
through the horrorsofa hospital opera
ton, but try Lydia i. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound at once.
For thirty years Lydia =. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
andherbs, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. remedy
for female ills, and such unquestion-
able testimopya as the above proves the
value of this famous remedy, and
should give confidence and hope to
every sick woman.
Ifyou would like special advice
about your casewrite a c0nfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free
and always helpful.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

own sister was twining a hurdle with
red, white and blue garlands.
And they're going to do it up fancy
like girls do" groaned Tom to Johnny
a few moments later, in reference to
the paper garlands.
They'll GO. all the crowd" said
Johnny dolefully.
Sure thing" acquiesced Tom.
Judge Evans man had dozen ban
ners to put up, and everybodyll see
them"
There's only one thing in our ia
vor," he declared, land that is the
openness of the meadow Anybody can
see the races there without paying ad-
mission, and, of course, some people
will be mean enough to do It, So if
they want to make money they'll have
ashard time, while, of course, there's
fence around our place. Not that that
will do us any good If the folks can
find something else to see that's just
as lively and that they don't have to
pay for II they don't want to-
THE only thing for us to do said.
Johnny. firmly, SIS to getoall the fell
lows together
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

wifhstanding the lessons of American
history learned at school. are apt to
forget the real significance of the ma
TONS birthday when they deem 1t
sufficient to vent what they are
pleased to call their patriotism IN
deafening horn-blasts and in ,ene iree
and careless use of reektng explosives
and dangerz1 -. ms.
Nor 40 Great mass of our foreign.
-pa,.6 Ion which is ultimately to be
Consolidated into the American nation
properly informed respecting the an
tecedent forces of the country to
which they have come for refuge and
for freedom; so that at sight of our
waving banner, and at sound of our
national airs. true sense of loyalty
may be kindled in their hearts and
famed into the sentiment of burning
but righteous patriotism for the land
of their adoption. For the veal of the
American democracy depends upon
the integrity, the fidelity, aye the un.
swerving allegiance of every national
unit
Just as it was unity that gave birth
to the nation, SO 1t is unity that must
preserve the nation. "In union there
is strength" is as true to-day as it was
century or two ago. Together" is
the call of the age-and 1t is the call
especially to be needed by us of this
glorious American republic.
Hence, while we move in step to
martial music, with the Stars and
Stripes flung to the breeze, while we
dine or picnic in honor to the ma
tlon's day" indeed. whatever may be
the form of our rejoicing over our
country's liberty, we must have care
lest we forget the real reeson of our
merrymaking and self-gratulation. In
dependence day is ours with all the
glory of the past and all the splendor
of the present; freely we have taken.
and continue to take all the advant-
ages, the rights, privileges, progress
and advancement that were ushered
into being with the nations birth.
Freely then. let us give Not a
rhetorical prating of patriotic devo-
ton to country, that is no more
than a self-interested alliance of
party, not munifcent contributions
for public demonstrations With
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

q cyst Jum0r or
four years growth,
which three of the
best physicians de-
clared / had. They
said that only an
operation could
help me. / am very
gladthatIfollowed
a friends advice
and took Lydia L.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
for it has made me
q strong and well
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

dizzy spells and terrible condition OF
the kidney secretions. l got so mis-
cradle | went to bed, but the doctor
did not do anything for me and no
one expected me to recover. Doan's
Kidney Pills first relieved, then cured
me, and l have had no kidney trouble
for seven years since"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

On Fourth of July morning the boys
of Douglaston had surprise. Tom
Mason, Mary's brother. saw 1t first.
1t was a banner-a large white ban
ner. which was swung across the
main street from the post Office to the
principal grocer's opposite. Tom ap-
preached 1t curiously. On it he read
this legend
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

the Kidneys are sick
and cannot keep up
their never-ending
task of altering the
blood. Lame back.
b a C k a CHI e dizzy
spells and urinary
disorders are warn
ings that must not
be overlooked. A.
G. Smith, 4O5 e.
Mills ST., Liberty,
Mo, says: 81 was
racked with pain.
stiff and lame. had
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

Tom stood spellbound second.
Then he turned and ran straight for
the house OF his chum, Johnny Dris-
coll. He stopped only a moment. and
that was TO gaze over into the Evans
meadow Preparations for the after
Moons event were already in progress
A group Of girls we're pacing OF dis
tances for the gnk,ele race, and his
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

o ut6cOntented heap IN
a corner of the rose-scented veranda.
1T isn't the games" walled Mary,
disconsolately, "t's a race-a Fourth
of July race that I want to go in
Dear, dear child, you'll get yourself
all heated up II YOU 1ounce about like
that and so you would In, race. Wen
60 and see the bo;ts, and you can wear
your pretty new white dress,' COM
mented Grandaunt Mary, calmly, with
no idea of further rebellion which she
was arousing Ia her greatniece's
breast.
Il don't want to be dressed UP,
Mary was beginning in a still greater
outburst of revolt, when she was In
terrupted by new arriyal--a thin
girl with bright blue eyes and bright
red hair, who dashed around the cor
ner Of the veranda az If 1t weren't
very hot third Of July indeed, and the
hottest part Of the afternoon.
"oh, Marysg cried the. red-haired
girl On
you nehiu aDouV III 11p"ese natelui
boys aren't going 70 let us De IN the
races They 10y lney don't want girls
on tne p.S s,', at an. AND WIFE our
re e.,,' .'o
CON-, ~ 'oiu you uelnarued sunny
m, ~ ss'u May mat settled 1t.
90 ns"s was vsxiuently authentic'
~. ,',.,. IN IN was WARY 5 prother, ana both
snis NnSw ms word was not to be
''. ~ BESIDES, ne was chairman OF
'ne eoniini.'ee on fourth OF July
were yoing - MIA oys u pous ,,.,,'
scbooi yrn,,nds ~ ny naaee :
Giants TO- ,,ra,,,, -i,ss'on ~ %
children ,sas is s. , snr sen een's ~
tbe nrocssd s Il Y s,, ~ ssa an1 W.
honybt a. tha ,., p,'s s,i NJ - 20 20
corrsa I, sN' -. Dai y,
wouldn,t h.ya tSo,,a ptass 20 t sne siiis
rart a. ~ 49, snsusn ~ u nayii,s a
girls of Douglaston and their summer
visitors were very fond Of all sorts Of
sports, and Bunny and Mary were
members of a small group of girls who
had come from big schools where ath-
letics and gymnastic work were a
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

out personal and
private dedication
to the national
cause. not these
mistermed express
sions of patriot
ism. but the en-
franchised In d l.
vidual's efforts to
preserve the vigor
and purity OF the
institutions OF his
city. state or coun-
try, the result OF
true patriotism
which is "the
n o b ! e st passion
that animates a
man 10 the char
acter Of a good
citizen"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01
I'UALOR OF
FOUR YEARS
GROWTH
Removed by Lydia E. Pink
hams vegetable Compound

Lindley, Ind. =" Lydia j.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound removed
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

VI VA\ vivid display Of the
<ffHn Xh national colors
E-V Ky awakens recollec-
~ tons of our coun.
try's struggles of
her enforced battle cry of .free'.om
Again children rally. rouna'the nag
TO uplift tbsirI11' ~ soices in its
praiss-l1dl q sing songs of
triumph ana rejoicing over the ma
tons victory.
Once again, as of yore, loud peal the
bells ringing out the glad news that
it is the anniversary of the nations
birth; COMMUNICATING the magnificent
achievements of those early noble
patriots on that first glorious Fourth
day of July. Statesmen and orators
are called upon to exercise their high
est powers of eloquence in order to re-
impress upon the hearts and minds of
citizens now enjoying the rights and
duties conferred upon them by an in
dependent form of government, to up
hold those lofty ideals, and to defend
those basic principles of unity and
fraternity, of political independence
and freedom from arbitrary rule and
despotism for which brave men will
ingly laid down their lives, that the
country which they loved and for
which they fought might as nation
live.
The Declaration of Independence was
received with every demonstration of
public rejoicing. We are told that 1t
was read in public from the platform
of an observatory in the rear of the
statehouse On the same day a bril-
liant fete was given in honor of the
nations birth on board the frigate
Washington in the Delaware, the fes-
tivities terminating with a ball in the
evening. The declaration was read at
the head of each brigade of the CONT
mental army stationed at New York,
and received with joyful huzzas. Again
on the tenth day of July, the declara-
ton was read in the courthouse at
White Plains by order of the conyen-
ton then in session. The kings coat
OF arms was brought from the hall
where his courts.were held and burned
amid the acclamations of the multi
tude.
Thus we find that whatever form
these public demonstrations of rejoic-
ing over the nations birth might take
they were always preceded by care
full exposition of the cause for that re
ioicing. The celebration OF Independ
ence day. in those early times. was the
exultant overflow OF emotion due to
the intelligence, clearly and pointedly
conveyed to the popular mind, of the
resolute resistance Of the country's
leaders TO tyranny that should make
America free.
Given true conception Of the
causes. the principles and influences
that SHOULD be re-examined and con
lemplated ON every recurring July
the American people would impart 9
meaning and dignity to their festiyi
ties on the holiday OF national holidays
such as would preclude an indulgence
tn mere senseless. nerve-racking
noisy deuonstrations; without though
Of the swhy?1 or 'wherefcyel' Of thu
occasion Too many q tn. not
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01
The Easiest Way.

He oh. no doubt. II women were in
public office they would do great
things. But to come down to particu-
lars how, for instance. would you In
troduce the sweeping reforms you say
ara nee, I'm the street department.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

GIRLS FOURTH OF JULY SPORTS.
This afterpoon. between the hours
OF two and 1--WE o'clock the girls OF
Douglaston will compete In racing.
jumping and basketball on Judge Ev-
ans mesdow. Admission Is cents for
adults, 10 cents for children.
LEMONADE FREE.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

Y MY young days. said
Graz daunt Mary, girls
didD I want TO go in
with the boys to play
gam IS"
Gran daunt Mary
sho ,l her head and
rocked peacefully, look
Inc over her spectacles
at Grandniece Mary,
WIN was doubled UP in
o discontinued heap in
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

He is man OF power who, when all
his fellows are swayed by some am
bition or passion, remains calm and
unmoved.---Creston.
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REVENGE.

The Professor-fye been vege-
tartan all my life; from now on I'll eat
nothing but beef!
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

The next man in barber shop is
always rough and ready.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

For Headache Try Hlcks' capudine.
Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudlne. It's Liquid-pleas-
ant to take--Effects Immediately. TO- Is
and 50c at Drug Stores.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-01

GAIN are the Stars
and Stripes, the ma
tional emblem of
American liberty, jus
tice and lndepend-
ence raised on high.
Again the lavish and
vivid display Of the
ational c ol'ors
a W a k e S recollec-
tons of our coun-
vs. ctrttUoIad IF
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SMALL PILL. SMALL DOSE. SMALL PRICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
Turke
~H~H E<TE Sand
IA N XINn witch
"A n 4A/ e. 1A IVA Eve
II Mi
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern malle, week Gays, close ~ lVh
N. and IL 80 q. M, aud 200, 100.
Is and 10 Is p. N. Open at 500 q. d.,
~ ~ m, and % D. m. On SundaysNortherr
mails close ct 7 10 y. M, $50, and q
I'm.
Southern mails Wis Charlottesville Close ~
7.10 and 10 80 a. M, and 20, 4 80 and ~ 10
D. IN. Open at 500 g. m. and ~ p 10
Southern mails, via Richmond, el0sf
8 As and 10 so q. n., and 800 - end in2
D. M Open at 8 a. M, 70 m and p. IN.
Manassas Division mails clOss ~ 10 a.
and 8 20 p. m. Open at IL 80 ana o. p. m.
Alexandria and Round bill mails Close n
80 q. M, and 20 p. m. Open at goa. n
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 20
m. aad 10 Is p. m. Open at 800 q. m. ane
500 p. m.
Washington mails close TITO. q. m. 845
and IL 80 q. M, and 2 90, 30,
8 10 and 10 10 p. m. Open at 800 q. M,
IL 90 N. and 90 .. m. and 8 80 p. m.
Office Hours-Open ct 90 @. m. Close 81
800 .. N.
Sunday Hours-opsn at zoos. m. Clos,
at 10 90 q. N.
Carriers Schedule Collection made on in.
side routes--6 IS and 1000 9. m. and 3 90 and
z so p. m. Flu route-6 is q. IN. and 80 p.
nj. Sunday Collection 40 p. N. Carriers
window open Sunday eco 9. 70. and Gloss
1000 a. n.
Deliveries made 800 a. m. l 20 p. m. and
90 Q. m.
All mail should be In the Office ten minutes
llefors our indirGt@i time foy eloSina
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RUNNING THE RHEA.
Relative of Ostrich Chased With Dog
and Horse.

For the person who desires a
unique form of sport running the
rhea" in southern Patagonia is rec
commended. The rhea is a member
of the ostrich family, but somewhat
smaller. 1t runs with the swiftness
of a greyhound or a fast horse and
has a knack Of doubling on its
track, which often serves it in elud-
ing its pursuers. The natives in
hunting it use horses, dogs and the
bola. The dogs course after the
fleeing bird in full cry, while the
hunters follow after at top speed,
prepared to throw the bola if OPP
portunity offers.
The bola, consisting of two or
three heavy balls of lead or stone
attached to a thong six or eight
feet long, serves to hamper the
movements Of the bird, for the
balls Irvine about the part which
the bola strikes regardless of
whether it be the legs, neck or
wings. This permits the dogs and
hunters to overhaul and dispatch
the bird.
At the approach Of danger the
rhea will often crouch fiat upon the
ground with neck outstretched un-
der the grass, remaining motionless
until the dogs have passed. This
strategem is often successful when
the wind is blowing against the
scent, but when the contrary is the
case the dogs soon discover the hid
ing bird. In this case, doubtless
bewildered by the sudden failure Of
its artless ruse, it makes no attempt
at escape.
The chase Of the rhea, which
sometimes extends over a distance
of five or six miles, is a thrilling
one. 1t has for the rider all the ex-
citement of horse race, with the
added satisfaction Of knowing that
the winning Of the race will result
in a welcome addition to the larder !
The wings of the rhea have a favor
not unlike that Of turkey, and if
one is not averse to the taste Of
the meat of the thigh is
very satisfactory. The rhea is one
Of the main food supplies on Pat
agonian hunting tTip.-New York
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A piseipIinarian.

Miss Hobson was most popular
with the two young and unmarried
members of Centerville's school
board. They did not propose to
have any change of teachers in dis
trict No. 8.
"Do you think Miss Hobson pays
quite enough attention to disci.
pline?" suggested one Of the elderly
married school committeeman one
day.
'Disciplinel Why, of course she
pays a great deal of attention to
it," asserted Ed Porter hastily.
1--WE never had anybody else be-
gin to pay as much" said Henry
Lane. "Why, one afternoon was
in there at No. 3, and Miss Hobson
spent the whole time-every min
ute of it-preserving order in that
schoolroom." youths Companion.
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The Resemblance.

A promising young merchant re-
Gently presented his better half
with handsome piano lamp as a
birthday gift. He was much fiat
tered when she told him to give it
his name until he asked her rea-
sons for so peculiar a proceeding.
"Well," said she, '.you know,
dear, it has a good deal Of brass
about it, it is handsome to look at,
requires a good deal of attention, is
remarkabl brilliant, is sometimes
unsteady on its legs, liable to ex-
plode when only half full, flares up
occasionally, is always out at bed
time and is bound to smoke. -
London Tit-Bits.
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ESTABLISHED 1862.
BURKE s. HERBERT
Bankers,

Modernly equipped for banking In itu 70
sious branches.
Deposits received subject to check st sight
Collections made on all points.
High-grsde investment securities bougi |
and sold.
Letters Of Credit Ane Foreign Exchsnl G
furnished.
Safe Deposit Boxes for rent.
A Savings Department In which interest
allowed on deposits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05

At IL o'elcck M, on Saturday, March 6,
1909, in front Of the Market Building, on
ROYAL street the
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FISH WHARF FOR RENT BY AUCTION

At IL O'elock M, on Saturday, March 6,
1909 in front Of the Market Building, on
Royal street, the
CORPORATION FISH WHARF
will be rented for the ensuing twelve months
The rentor will De required 10 furnish IN te,
ria for and lay platform sufficient 10 acc M,
modate the trade. All pssswsys mus be kept
open free from obstruction. The reator IA
ere t no bulldogs within less distsnce thar
20 feet from the south front. No privilege
for the sale Of liquors will be granted inconl
: istent with the laws Of the city on the sub.
ject
The rentor viii re required 10 moys the
onal within 48 hours, and none Of 1t shall be
thrown inlo the river,
Possession wi be given al once.
No bids will be cor siderel unless the bil.
bers shall be known or vouched for 10 the
auctioneer as respon ibe
The. right to reject any or all bids is re.
served.
AL articles landed on the wharf for the use
Of the city to Re fee from wharfage.
Terms: Cash. payable Immediately efter
the S lie
By order Of the joint Committee on Public
Property. CHAS. B. MARSH ALL,
feblS I'd Chairman.
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LEGAL NOTICES

~~-~-~O~-~-~~~-~-~-~-~~@e-~- ---~~
VIRGINIA. In the Clerks Office Of the
Cooperation Court OF the city Of Alexan.
dris. on the Eth day of February, 1909.
todia a. Cutshaw
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STEAME s
Maryland. DELAWARE AND VIZ
GINA RAILWAY COMPANY.

WINTER SCHEDULE.
A Steamer ofThis Line viii Leave AIsI au-
dria on and after December 20. 1903,
Every MONDAY At 4:SO p. 70.
'OB BALTIMORE AND ALL THD
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
JHisiRe md appointments unexoellsd.
freight foI Baltimore, Philadelphia ans
lew York solicited and handled with cara,
Through rates and bills Of lading issued.
S'Dgla fare 70 Baltimore, $50: round trip
$3.50. .stsFcons, Cne way, Si.50. Meals, SOC.
REARDON & GRIMES, Agents,
Foot of Cameron street
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Washington Southern nv

EcheduIe IN effect Jan. 4th, 1909.
Trains leave Union Station for Washington
and points north at 8 OF, s % end 80 o. no.,
~ q, $50, SO7. g. IL. and II SS p. M, week
days.
Sundays % and SsS a. H., 1901, sO7,
8 IS arc 1888 D. M.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and point
south at ~, 4 81, 8 % and IL 80 G. nl., 400,
5 II uocal), and 80 p. M, week days.
Sundays 81, z IS, and 922 &. 10, 4OS,
6l1 (iocal), and 753 p. m.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg ct 50
q. m. week days.
TR:-Time Of arrivals ard departures
and connections not guaranteed
w. p. TAYLOR
Traf. Mgr.
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Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use ChsmberlAin's LIDiment
when you have the rheumsIisuY We
feel sure that the result will be prompt
and satisfactory. Il las cured oihtrs,
Why not youH Try It. 1t costs bat a
trids. Price % cents; large sizs, 80
cents. For sale BY W. F. Creighton
and Richard Gibaon.