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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
Buildings Recently Added.

Last year the schools completed were
the Wheatley. the Simmons. the Mont
gomery, and the Edmunds. all eight
room structures, and the Reno and
GoodhoDe, four-rOom buildings Four
room additions were made 90 Tacoma
and sevaal other structures. This sea
son there are only two buildings to be
opened. and these are both OF the eight
room variety In speaking Of the in
crease today, Superintendent Stuart
said.
1t is only a matter OF a little while
now before the halliday system will be
dropped We are now keeping up with
the natural Increase and are ~ the
same time caring for the overflow. in
regard 10 the increase, the fact has de-
veluped that the whites are multiplying
much more rapidly than the blacks The
crowding a the present time is In the
suburbs. where the population is grow
ing rapidly. There is little change In
The attendance at the schools in the old
loCalitieS.'
In che studies two new branches
scientific and normal-have been added,
making five, against three last year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07

properly appreciate the Importance Of
keeping absolute quiet
An umpire was riding near Groveton
last night with non-combatant COM
paniOn, when, as they were standing
at a crossroads they We're passed by a
militia picket. Noticing the studious-
ness with which the picket avoided see
Ing them, the umpire remarked
L wonder why that man didn't chal-
lenge us2 IL was his duty to do so"
HIS question was Immediately answer
ed by tramDing OF many feet down
the road. In a minute half a company
ounded the turn of the road. headed by
the wise picket. who had gone for help.
Running up TO the waiting horsern on
the picket dropped on one knee and
levelled his rife I'm the most approved
military fashion
Request to Surrender.
Surrender. surrender, surrender" he
cried IN a loud voice not giving lis
prisoners time to speak. AS they were
explaining a lieutenant came running
up. Hauling out two revolvers he poked
one at the umpire.
You are my prisoner he yelled
Il know I am" said that official, but
take that gun out OF my system. i.
mi=ht fill me with paraffin of those
blank cartridges
Every time a militia picket halts a
man he calls out his challegne IN q tone
that may be heard at a great distance.
whereas the challenge OF the regulars
cannot be heard forty yards
A Strenuous Day.
Yesterday was another day fraught
with strenuosity on the part OF the Of
icers of the District Guard. They
breakfasted at 6 O'Clock and were out al
day I'm the thick of the fight.
Captain WUodman. who possesses an
ample physique and wears eyeglasses,
was several times taken for Presiden-
Roosevelt. Two farmers slid on hay
stack on a roadside about a mile north
OF Haymarket as he rode by, yelling.
There goes Roosevelt" The Rough
Rider hat and the brown uniform worn
by Captain Woodmsn helped on the like
ness.
General Harries left camp Lass night
for Washington, and viii go on 70 Sea
Girt today. Before leaving he spoke IN
terms OF highest praise Of the maneu"-
ers. and expressed his gratitude at the
manner in which the District officers
were working
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
FOURTEENTH OLD BOY
HAS FOOT AMPUTATEO

Harry Grant. fourteen-year-old white
boy. whose parents reside at 1877 Sixth
Street northwest was the victim Of a
sad accident at ThOroughfare. Va, yes
terday afternoon.
In company with three companions.
the Grant boy was riding on the top
OF a slow moving freight car when
some one warned them that the fiagman
was coming. In trying to escape, young
Grant fell under the wheels Of the car.
A soldier, who saw the accident, pulled
the boy from under the car. but not be-
for his foot had been crushed.
The injured lad reached the city II
8:45 this morning, and was taken TO
Garfield Hospital where the physicians
who examined him. found Il necessary
TO resort 10 amputatiOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
GATHER IN
ONE TURK" WALLACE

Police of the Eighth precinct located
Turk Wallace a negro. last even
ing. after he had eluded them for
thirty-siX hours.
Turk Is said 10 be the man that
became angered in a crap game in
Reeves Court northwest, on Labor
Day. and shot three negro deniZens Of
that thorOughfare. Because Of the fact
that the trio of victims were unable TO
appear in the Police Court today the
three cases OF alleged assault with in
tent TO kill were continued.
He was photographed and Berulloned
at Police Headquarters today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
Big Attendance at Chevy Chase Lake

While the season is all but ended,
Chevy Chase Lake patrons are as nu-
merous as ever. and. though one must
be more warmly clothed possibly than
during the summer. there are no other
impediments 20 the enjoyment Of the
attractions there. Nightly concerts are
given by the Marine Band, and after
$50 there is opportunity TO dance 10 the
splendid music of this famous orchestra
The tinge of cold in the air gives added
zcst 20 the pleasure Of dancing. bowling.
etc If this fair weather continues the
last ten DAYS at Chevy Chase Lake will
undoubtedly be marked with an eXcep-
tioHally large attendance. The car serv-
ice is as cOmmendable as ever.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
Woman Makes BOLdDaSh
To Escape Detectives
Leaps Overheard From Steamship When
Oft the German Coast and Tries
to Swim Ashore.

to go on deck, accompanied by her two
guards. The vessel was a little over
200 yards for the German coast. when
the woman, pushing her companions
aside. sprang into the sea. and owing to
the rapidity with which the ship was
steaming was quickly lost to view.
The HirOndelle was al once stopped
and for two hours every effort was made
10 recover the prisoner. but i'm vain. and
the vessel continued her journey TO
Hamburg.
The woman'S body has not been found.
md II is believed that, being a ORA cticeI
swimmer, her bold Tuse has succeeded.
with the result that she is now free ON
land once more. on searching her cabin
a sharp dagger was found under her pill
low.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07

HAMBURG. Sept. Some remarkable
details have come 10 light regarding a
female prisoners bold leap for liberty
from the deck of the steamer hirondelle,
while recently on her way to Ham
burg.
It is stated that she had forged checks
10 the amount OF $4,000 in Germany. and
fed TO England. where she was al ST.
ed. and. after the necessary extradiuon
formalities. placed upon the Hirondelle.
in charge of two detectives.
She was placed in special cabin aft,
and kept under surveillance. One morn
ing. however. about 3 o'clock. she com
planned Of feeling H. and was allowed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
PLANS OF BOARD
FOR SCHOOL YEAR
Two New Buildings Added
to the Facilities.
THE PRINCIPALS ARE NAMED
Expect Less Halliday Sessions Than
Last Year-First Meeting Of
the Trustees.

Arrangements have been completed TOT
the opening of the two new city schools
by the Board Of Education. bat there
will be some delay because the con-
/ tractors have not been able to live up
to their agreements for furnishing tho
structures.
The teachers who will be assigned 10
the new buildings are being selected.
while the principals have been named
by the board. 1t is now expected that
the schools viii be ready for occupancy
not later than two weeks after the open
ing day. September 10.
According TO statements made there
will be fewer "half day schools this
year because Of lack OF school l1cil-
tiles
There are also a number of changes
TO be made in the studies Of the high
schools under which the pupils will
have a wider choice Of branches than
heretofore.
The Board OF Education viii hold It's
first meeting Of the season Monday
evening. when the details Of the changes
will b. announced
The New Principals.
The teachers who have been promoted
TO be principals are Miss Z. {. Dyer. TO
the new Ludlow School located at Sixth
and G Streets northeast, and n. P
Hoover 10 the Gage School. at lie DroiU
and Flagler Streets northwest IN adj
dition to these the board Monday night
viii appoint the twenty-five or thirty
young women from among the normal
, school graduates who have qualified
These candidates have not yet been de
cided upon. The teachers for the six
teen classes in the new schools will be
selected from their divisions. and these
are also To BE- selected Monday night
There are nearly $1,000 school children
, N washington. and though some have
10 put up with halliday sessions. their
condition is ideal to that of the LITTLE
ones in New York and many OF the
other bi. cities.
In the Empire City last year no less
than 1000 children were crowded Out
OF the schools altogether
In Washington last year there were
thirty-One halliday schools in which
were enrolled 800 pupils. a reduction
OF nearly 30 per cent from the year pre-
cedins. This year, the new building
providing for about 40 per cent above the
natural Increase of children. the number
VIII again be reduced. the idea being to
do away with the halliday system in
another year or two. When the Board
Of Education catches up. Washington
VIII be one Of the few cities in the coun-
try which provides all Of It's growing
citizens with proper facilities 10 be edl-
Gated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
Worlds Fair Rates via C. & o. Route

Coach excursions each Saturday IN
September and October SIG: fifteen-day
tickets. s2150: siXty-day tickets, $28: ses-
son tickets. ss1.20-two latter optional
via Chicago, with ten-dsy stopOver there
without extra charge on deposit Of
ticket Ten-day stopover at Cincinnati
on all but coach excursion tickets.
Grandest scenery east Of the Rockies.
Particulars. Chesapeake and Ohio ticker
Offices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
Cash Is Always Available

II you possess a savings account. Union
Trust & Storage Co. 1914 r St. pays Pc
on deposits subject 10 check at viii.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
New Times Want Ad Brnnch.

Want advertisements and subscriptions
FOR the Evening and Sunday Times will
be received at regular office rates at
Nichols Pharmacy, 1901 Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
s16-wOrld's Fair-C. & o. Ry.

Coach excursion via scenic route. 2:3C
p. m. s. turdays in September. One night
out
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
Floral Tributes.

GUIDES work i'm this line is peerless
Fine flowers are eXquisitely arranged
1924 r
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
Amy Maneuvers Va Southern Rv.

Low round-tTip tickets sold daily to
September 10. 1904 inclusive Frequent
train service. besides the "Ar'oy Spe-
ciaI," leaving Washington a. IN. and
returning. arrive Washington s p. m.
taking I'm all Of the camps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
Fight With Fists.
Militia Enthusiastic.

The eager enthusiasm OF the militia
on picket duty is one Of the interesting
features Of the occasion, and also the
inability OF the majority Of them 10
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
NINETY-YEAR- OLD COP
TAKES REGULAR DUTY

CHATHAM. \. Y, Sept, 7.-"Uncle~
William Shaver. aged ninety years. was
one Of the force Of special police who
served at the county fair. held here
He was a conspicuous figure with his
red badge bearing the word police"
He kept a careful watch for pick
pockets and other lawbreakerE. bat the
crowd was an orderly one and the bulk
OF his duties consisted in making pass
agc ways through crowded aisles in the
buildings or preventing teams from be
ing driven on forbidden ground
He worked during all four days Of the
exhibition and with greater agility than
some men his juniors
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07

Moses 10th Annual Sept. Furniture
Sale an6 clearance Of Carpets and Rugs.
18th and +.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
29c Infants Slips, 23c

Infants Long Slips OF uainsOol1.
bishop style. trimmed around neck
and sleeves with hemstitched ruff
fe.
Second floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
SIPS Blankets. 98c

Those who want an extra heavy
Cotton Blanket should buy these.
Full double bed size, with blue or
red borders
First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-07
PC Bolster Cases, 23c
25c Ribbons, 19c

6-inch All-siIk Satin-stripe Rib
bons, in a wide range of excellent
colors and combinations.
This is the popular width Tor
making fashionable girdles-
First Floor.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14
Notice.

Money saved is NOR az made. his
fact can be more clearly uemonstfed
by calling at the water works off in
due time and paying your water i'll.
Ten per cent will be added to theite
on all past due bills, provided the'en
per cent when added to your regar
rate does not exceed the maxi hm
rate on your service. Should we s.
continue your service on accounted
arrears it will be done without note,
and the water will not again be tured
on until you have paid your water mt
in full and s1.OO extra for expensec-
count turning off and on. Past exc
rience has demonstrated that we INST
take the above action for the prfc-
ton of our interest, and this is n in
tended to and cannot in any way DIRK
a hardship on our customers.
6 6 I'm PALESTINE WATER WORK o.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14
Notice..

To the voters of Anderson county:
/ wish to hereby thank the voters
for the handsome vote they gave me
for the Office of county Judge on July
the 9th, and to request continuation
of their favors in the second race and
election Saturday, July Both.
/ have made clean, open and above
board canvass against my opponents
/ have run on my own merit and favor
with the people without entangle
ments or alliances and trusting to the
judgement of the people to decide up
on the merits and claims of the four
aspirants to the judgeship.
In the second primary there will be
a large vote to be divided between my
and myself, and hereby be-
speak sufficiently liberal share of
those voters to insure my nomination.
If nominated and elected I promise
the very best service can render to
the public. Respectfully,
A. w. EWING.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14
Association Workers

The visit of the special workers to
the railroad Y. M. Q. A. of this city il
of interest not only to the members OF
the association, but also to the general
public. Mr.. A. G. Knebel is a Texas
man who has gone forward in the as
ISOLATION work until he holds the po-
sition of one of the international sec
retaries, and is man of pleasing per-
sonality and strong ability.
Mr.. Tom KEENAN,, who accompanies
him, is an old railroad engineer, and
has seen fifty years of service with the
D. L. q w. railroad, by which road he
has recently been pensioned. Like
many railroad men in the early days,
Tom enjoyed the reckless life of the
railroad men of those days to the full.
At the deathbed of a friend, however,
in 1875, he was led to see the error of
his way and was converted to the
Christian life. Since that good day
Tom has been telling the merits of
Gods power up and down the road on
his engine or off. wherever he had an
opportunity. He will talk at the praise
service held on the south porch at the
Y. M. G. A. Saturday night, and every
man should hear him.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14
Agricultural & Mechanical
College Of Texas
A. w. EWING.

The chronological college of Texas
Tuition free. Fees, board, lodging
fuel, lights, laundry and medical SER
vice $3.50 session. Minimum age OF
admission Is. Applicants of IS or more
may enter without examination if ca
pable. Military discipline.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENTS.
Lecture, laboratory and experiment
al work in Agriculture, Animal Hus-
bandry, Dairying, Veterinary Science,
Agricultural Chemistry, Plant Pathol-
ogy, and Entomology.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS.
Courses in Civil, Mechanical, Elec-
trical, Textile, Sanitary Engineering,
and Architecture.
GENERAL SUBJECTS.
Thorough training in English, His
tory, Economics, Mathematics, Ger
man, French, Spanish, Physics, Bota-
ny, Chemistry, and Assaying. For
address ]. A. Baker, Secre-
tary, College Station, Texas.
DAVID F. HOUSTON, L. L. D.,
President.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14

Another big advantage for summer purchasers.
To clear our shelves of all Summer Lawns we
offer irrespective of quality any piece of Col
ored Lawn or Organdy in the house;
per yard ~---------~-------
EXTRA SPECIAL, 10 yards Lotus Lawn,
the and &c kind 10 yards for.
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR-that'
all. Corset Covers I'D, 10, and Zoe
Skirts ....-.-.40 As, 80, and 75c
Gowns So 70 and 81
Just about 1-3 less than actual value.
We must clean up all of our Queensware. We
contemplate giving up this line. Dinner plates
worth 60c for 40c; plates worth 75c for SOC;
heavy Goblets worth SOC for 35c set. Other
dishes will be sold proportionately Iowa. Sup
ply yourself while they can be bought cheap.
Our entire line of Boys Blouse Suits, Linen
Pants, Blouse Waists and Wash Waists at abb
solute cost price. We must get rid of these
goods before the fall months.
EMBROIDERIES and LACES cut into 6 lots,
each lot so you can judge these bargains:
per 3, 8, T. 8, Zoe
A SAY IN HOSIERY. Any little hose in
colored goods that are worth 25c pair
You can have you them for, per pair15c
All Misses 25c Lace Hose, per pair lie
All Misses IL LIE Lace Hose, per pair 0c
All Mems 25c Half Hose, per pair lie
All Mems II LIE Half Hose, per pair1Oc
A few pair left Ladies 35c Hose
that you can get for, per pair. .-..-. 25c
All Infants l5c Colored Hose, per pair 1Oc
Table Linen, worth Soc per yard, for 25c
5Oc goods per yard. .---..-...-..-...-... - 35c
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14
Philippine ClOudburSt

Manila, July 13.-A cloudburst over
the hills of northeast Manila caused a
flood which destroyed San Juan Del
mote and 200 lives were lost.
The low lying districts were mum
dated. The homes of Americans and
foreigners are isolated. Transports
ton through the streets carried on in
boats only.
The rain has been falling for q
hours, totaling II lis inches. This is
unprecedented. Communication with
outside places is interrupted.
The damage to property is estimat-
ed at 81, 100000.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14
A New Shop.

MIR. @. A. Pryor, the expert machin-
list, now has shop in the new Main
street building, just under the Elks
club rooms, where he is better prepar
ed than ever to do all kinds of repair
ing and machinery work in general.
He is an expert on bicycles, locks.
keys, lawn mowers, and all other
kinds of machinery. If thing can be
fixed he can fix it. He solicits your
patronage.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14
BRADFORD.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
BRADFORD, July u, 1s4.
Dear Readers:-As l did not set
to send in the news of our tLiv-
ing little town last week, I'll nv
now.
Health is very good as falas
the writer knows.
Well, the candidates (most of
them) are looking bad now, sad
some all o. X. Although we
folks all had a big day the fourth
of July Candidates speakin!),
everybody seemed to enjoy list.n-
ing to them, and especially to J.J.
Blount.
Misses Ava, Ora and Jackie
Hanson and Brother Alton, and
Miss Eula Wofford, all of Atheis,
were visiting MIR. and Mrs. .lBo.
Scarborough's family last Sun
day and stayed until Thursd, y,
then Miss Ava stayed there at
Mr.. Scarborough's and Miss Ar
ME Scarborough went home With
the rest of the girls.
Also Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hanson
came down on Monday morning,
July 18th. They all came down for
the candidates speaking, / Learn.
Well, the farmers are almost
through laying by the cotton, etc.
Well, as news is scarce, Tat Be
sist, with best regards to {.
aid and its many readers.
Til.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14
MAIN UNIVERSITY.

Courses of liberal study leading to
the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and
courses leading to State Teachers
Certificates.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14
Dewitt's Early Risers.
The pill that will, will fill the bill.

The pill that will, will fill the bill,
Without grippe,
To cleanse the liver, without CULVER,
Take one at night.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small,
easy to take, easy and gentle in effect,
yet they are so certain in results that
no one who uses them is disappointed.
For quick relief from biliousness, sick
headache, torpid liver, jaundice, dir
ziness and all troubles arising from an
inactive, sluggish liver, Early Risers
are unequalled. Sold by 81. r. Moore,
druggist.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14
PROF. MANNING, PHRENOLOGIST

Has rooms at Mrs. Dunk's, opposite
Christian church, phone 52s. Read
ings 25c and Soc. Call or phone and
make engagements with him. 2t
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14

He eats heartily in the hottest
weather who uses Priclly Ash Bitters.
1t keeps his stomach, liver and bowels
in perfect order.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14
Wagon to Strickland'S

Phone 2s4, w. X. Wyatt, for wagon
to Strickland's. Round trip % cents
for each passenger. If
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14

The Herald will furnish any candi-
date good half tone likeness, from
photograph, for s1.00. Suitable for
printing on cards etc.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14
The University Of Texas.

Main University, Austin. Medical
Department, Galveston. VIM. L..
Prather, LII. D., President.
Coeducational tuition free. Matric-
ulation fee, $50 payable in Academic
and Engineering Departments in
three annual installments). Annual
expense $3.50 and upwards. Proper
credit for work in other institutions.
MAIN UNIVERSITY.
Session opens September IS. Larg-
est and best equipped Libraries, Lab
oratories, Natural History and Geolog-
ical Collections, Mems and Women's
Dormitories and Gymnasiums in Tex
as. Board at Cost.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT.
Courses of liberal study leading to
the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and
courses leading to State Teachers
Certificates.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
Courses leading to degrees in Civil,
Electrical, Mining and Sanitary Engi-
neering.
LAW DEPARTMENT.
A three-year course leading to the
degree of Bachelor of Laws. Shorter
special courses for specially equipped
students.
For catalogue, address
WILSON WILLIAMS, Registrar,
Austin.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and
Nursing. Session of eight months be-
gins October 1. Four-year graded
course in Medicine; two-year courses
in Pharmacy and nursing. Labora-
tories thoroughly equipped for practi-
cal teaching. Exceptional clinic adj
vantages in the John Sealy Hospital.
University Hall provides comfortable
home for women students of Medicine.
For catalogue, address
DR.. w. 8. CARTER, Dean,
GALVESTON.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-07-14

The Bargain Stor' ras a
load of tin fruit CT VI