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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-13
SHELL PORT ARTHUR.
Japanese Authorities Say the Town Is
Sustaining Much Damage.

Toxic, Dec. 13.-Commander Of the
Japanese naval land battery, reporting
Monday. says: -Four Russian battle
ships. two cruisers. one gunboat and
one torpedo store ship lying I'm Port
Arthur harbor are completely disabled
There is no further necessity for bonn
harding the Russian naval force. We
are now engaged in Smelling the town OF
Port Arthur. which is being heavily
damaged.
Latest advices say the town has not
been attacked, but the arsenal.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-13
The ladies' of the Episcopal churcI

The ladies' of the Episcopal church
will hold their bazaar on December
18th and 18th, at which you will find
the choicest selection of articles for
Xmas presents; also old English plum
buildings and the richest of fruit cakes
made by experts. To be held in the
rooms over the Royal bank. 8-tf
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-13
Wireless stnti DAMAGED.

London. Dec. ia dispatch to the
Japanese legation from Toxic says
The bombardment OF Port Arthur
Sunday considerably damaged the
wireless telegraph station at the foot
of Golden hill and set fire 10 the arse
nal"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-13
Set on Fire.

= ashington. Dec. 13.-The japanese
legation has received the following
from Toxic: Port Arthur army re-
ports bombardment inflicted consider
able damage upon Golden hill and also
Gel Port Arthur on Are"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-13
ACADEMIC FREEDOM"


cow by S@ymber Of Students.
Moscow. Dec. 13.-students assem-
bled Monday in front OF the residence
of Professor Timirazeff and cheered
him for his article. Academic Free
dom" recently published by the profess
FOR. The latter. who is an invalid.
came to window and bowed his ac-
Acknowledgements. The students then
marched in procession through the
principal streets singing the "Marseil-
laise." The police did not interfere
The project of police has forbidden
the police TO forcibly expel Jew mer-
chants who are not entitled to come
to Moscow. and instead report such
cases to him.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-13
Treaty Signed.

Washington. Dec. 13.-The arbitra-
ton treaty between Great Britain and
United States has been signed.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-13

Lady Henry Somerset.
The Marquis de Casteliane.
Mrs. Burton Harrison.
Mrs. May Wright Sewall.
George Horton.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-13

Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Mrs. John C.. Black.
Capt. Richard P. Hobson.
Camille Manclair.
Edmund Russell.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-13

Bishop Potter.
Mrs. Maud Murray Miller.
Jean Cowgirl.
Jessie Alderman.
Countess Karolewitz.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-13

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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
Old Time Cures.

A sure cure for the ague, according
to an old time specific, was to rub a
live spider In butter and then eat It,
The late Vincent Stuckey Lane, who
died recently In England after spend
ing much of his life In the collection
of folklore, gives many other instan-
ces, Of the patent medicines Of former
generations. To rub dried mole to
powder and to swallow as much OF 1t
as would lie on shilling for nine days
10 succession was another cure for
ague. A hare'S foot carried on the
person prevented collie; cells applied to
the ears we're specific against deaf
ness, and epilepsy yielded to a gentle
treatment of toadstools gathered just
as they were forcing their way through
the ground and swallowed at mid
night. There were many ways Of cur.
ing fits, but the simplest plan was u
go into a church at midnight and
walk three times around the commun.
ion table. A snake skin worn around
the temples was good for headache,
but II that failed the sufferer might
try moss grown on a human skull,
then powdered and taken as snuff -
Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
A Narrow Escape.

While attending a Sunday school
convention In Crystal township Sum
day, j. D. Matteson cane near having
his house burned down. In leaving
home they shut W the house good and
tight, and to this act they lay the saw
ing Of their home. While they were
gone some fre fell from a defective
stove pipe on to bed and when they
reached home, they found fully half
of the bed clothing and bed-Stead
burned black with smoulderlng fire
which when they opened the door,
broke into a fierce blaze. Mr.. Matte
son with some help grabbed up the
burning bed clothing and ran with
them into the yard and then turned
his attention to the bedstead and soon
had the fire eAtinRuished on that. II
there had been door or window open
30 that air could have been admitted,
the house would have been in ashes by
the time Mr.. Matteson would have re-
turned.-Prairie View News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
The Forestry Movement.

The basic principle OF forestry Is to
get the greatest possible use out OF
the forest. 1t is opposed to the old
idea OF numbering by cutting the for
est clean, leaving behind a mass of
debris, for fire TO complete the de-
Struction. 1t is also opposed to the
sentimental notion that the forest
should be retained as thing OF
beauty and Is best treated when left
alone. The forester contemplates the
forest as a crop just as the farmer does
his wheat and corn, to DE harvested
when ripe, but In such way as to get
a profitable return and at the same
time perpetuate the crop. This is
the principle back Of the forest move
ment In the United States, and it Is
to spread this idea, particularly among
those persons who have the greatest
need Of forest products, that this con-
gresS is called IL il the greatest
single effort yet planned in this cOun-
try to inStill In our people the lesson
that certain European nations took to
heart several centuries ago in connec
tion with their forests, which they
turned from threatened destruction
into a national asset, while still older
countries failed u hear a like warning
Of disappearing lUreSLS aud became arid
and fruitless,
1t is to teach the people TO take
home to themselves the part that the
forest plays In their daily lives that
this and previous forest meetings OF a
national character have beenarranged'
to point out to them that reckless
numbering and the denuding Of steep
hillsides have much u do with bring
ing disastrous Il Wds vi recent years,
such as the one in the southern Appa-
lachlan mountains, where sixteen mil
lion dollars worth Of property was de-
strOyed In two weeks. 1t is known
that forest fires In the United States
annually destroy from twenty-five mill
lion dollars to fifty million dollars
worth Of timber and other property
The purpose Of the forest movement
Is to avert these tremendous disasters
by stamping out the multitude Of less
er evils that unite to cause them
From "An American Forestry Con-
greSs," by Il. N. Suffer, in the Ameri-
can Monthly Review OF Reviews for
December.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
Obituary.
Oscar Sebllus gone home.

Oscar Sebllus gone home.
This vicinity was shocked by the
news OF Oscar SebliuS' death which
occurred at bis home In Logan town
ship, November 2Otb, 1904 g.
Although Oscar bias been a sufferer
for a number Of years frUm eonsump-
tion Lis death was shock. for be be-
came worse only fbur'days previous to
his death.
Oscar Selbius was born near Logan,
Phillips county, Kansas, September
18th, 1879. Became a member Of the
Presbyterian church, April q, 1897.
Was married to Miss Daisy Shearer,
July 10, 1893. Departed this life No
vpmbrr 20, 1904. aged twenty-slx years
iva months and four days.
These who mourn his death are. a
lsving wife, father, one sister, Two
brothers and hoSt Of relatives and
friends
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev C. NJ. SnJ der Of the h Z. church
Of Logan, and remains were laid IN
rest 10 the Logan cemetery November
2?d. A Friend.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
Wedding Bells.

MoRRIs-H AeEMAN-W Wednesday ev-
ening, November % 1904, the beautl
full home OF Commissioner and Mrs.
Hageman near Woodruff was hand
somely decorated and brilliantly
lighted preparatory to the celebration
OF the marriage Of their handsome
daughter, Miss Lila, ito George A,
Morris, prosperous farmer OF Neb-
raska.
The impressive ring ceremony was
assumed. at six O'Clock In the presence
OF about sixty relatives and. friends,
at which time the bride and groom
preceded by Rev. l. A. Young and
Miss Mary Harbaugh as bridesmaid
Garfield Hageman as groOmsman took
their places under beautiful arch Of
evergreen and chrySanthemums.
The bride was attired In a gown Of
white silk and the groom wore the
conventional black. After, hearty
congratulations the guests repaired
to the dining room where an elegant
wedding feast was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris will begin
housekeeping at once in their home
north OF Woodruff where they will be
at home to their hosts Of friends.
Among their many presents we can
not refrain from mentioning the fol-
loving:
Bedroom. suite, Mr.. and Mrs. Hage.
man; tablcloth and handkerchiefS,
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris; bed.spread, Lois
and Ellie Coffey; lace curtains, Ora
Harbaugh; berry set, Mr.. and Mrs'H.
A. Blchett; cake basket, Mr.. and Mrs
Carr; salad dish, Mile Hageman;
center set, VIM Black; silver pickle
fork, Lefty Balne; pitcher, Rev. and
Mrs. Young; photograph holder Mr..
Mrs. Charles Edwards; cake plate, III.
mer Kiser: bed-spread, Nj, and Mrs.
c. G. FRANKIE; table cloth, Mr.. and
Mrs. Whit Harvey; vase, Mr. and Mrs.
James Harbaugb; berry set, Ida T.. b.
Longstretb; salad dish. irene Hilton;
towel, Fanny Cooper; rocking chair,
Garfield and Arley HaRemab; cake
plate, Birdie Kiser; table cloth, Mr..
and Mrs. e Fl. Kiser; pickle and sal
ad dish, W. s. Beckett; celery dish,
Stella Young; berry set, Alma Klser;
water set, VIM and Mary Harbaugh;
jewel case, Charles Hagemar; table
cloth, Mr.. and Mrs. J. O. Morris; fat
irons, Eettie, Florence and Alice Hag-
eman; water set. John Thomas, Flag
staff, Arizpna; rug, Nellie and Arthur
Wierman, Odell, Nebraska.-"I & r.,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
BEssE NJ. GOULD, Teacher
DANA. November Goth


Report of school district No, %, for
month ending November 25th, 1904.
Number Of days taught twenty. -
Number enrolled thirty.
Average daily attendance nineteen.
Those neither tardy nor absent are;
Edna, Emma and Mckinley Heaton;
Cassie, and Mabel Strong; John, Lid
dia and Clara Hauver; Letha Snow;
Edith Oleson; Parker Glavin; Joseph
and Hattie Heaton.
Those that have abstained from
whispering during the month were:
Emma and Hattie Heaton, Mabel
Strong.
Examination at the close Of the
month In the A, B and y grades.
Average of the A grade: Gertie Hea-
ton, 81; Mabel Strong, 80; Parker Gla-
vim 81; Samuel Heaton, Al; Edna Hea.
ton, 81; Cassie Strong, 81; Becca Hea'
ton, 10; Bernice Braman, IS.
Average of the B grade: Joseph
Heaton, So; John Hauver, so; Marcia
Braman. II; Liddle Hauver, 4S; Grin
Heaton, 3S.
Average Of the Cgrade: Peter Hea-
ton, IL; Emma fIeaton, SO; Hattie
HeatOn, 81; Edwin MattesOn, "a.
M. EMMA WILLIAMS. Teacher
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
Voice OF the VanqulShed.

MisSouri'S gone Republican. There
ain much more to say.
I'm waitin now 10 see the world turn
round the other way.
Considering what has happened,
'twont surprise me In the least
To see the sun rise In the west instead
of in the east.
| half expect to see the sky come down
and rain ascend
There really amt no tellin' where the
thing is going 10 end.
l can't find proper language for eX-
presSin' my dlSmay;
MiSSouri'S gone Republican. There
amt much more to say.
It isn't any wonder that my courage
kind o. fails;
Twas hard when West Virginia went
a-waVerin' in the scales.
Twas even worse to realiz the music
OF the band
Took On a special meanin' when 1t
played my Maryland"
But when you start a-tumblln', why,
there amt no way to tell
Just when you finally have reached the
bottom OF the well.
Give 'em Tennessee an Texas to In
crease the strange array.
MiSSouri's gone Republican. There
much more 10 say.
Washington Star.
The above poem was sent to the
HERALD by l. W. Thrasher, OF Evans,
Montana, formerly resident Of this
county. Mr.. Thrasher is related to
the family Of N. G. Heaton, OF Crys-
tai township where he lived for sever
al years following the occupstion Of a
farmer and carpenter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
In Justice Court.

Earl Lowe was tried before the
court of W. G.. Francis Saturday even
ing for assault and battery, upon COM
plant of Ernest Williams. He was
found guilty and a fine OF IS 90 and
costs amounting to 1910 assessed
against him. The trouble seems to
haze resulted from bet Of one dollar
which was won by Earl Lowe and
which Ernest Williams refused to
pay. Justice Francis, In pronouncing
sentence stated, that the fine was
made heavier than 1t otherwise would
have been because both parties were
school teachers and by virtue Of their
positions should set q better example
before younger people.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01

certainly did not mean any person
who lis building In the city. BY all
means, build and take all the street
room necessary.
Those people who live on small
farms IN town and then want to use
the street for COW pasture or pota'
to patch and fear that il they should
make a sidewalk they would lose one
mouthful Of choice weeds for their
jerseys, are designated.
Don't you suppose the city council
could do something II they would set
to work? Appoint sidewalk extern
sion committee at least to inquire
into this matter Of Importance to ev-
cry one.
People Of PhilllpSburg, why Is 1t not
just as reasonable that firm or indi-
vldual can do business In sod house
or tumbled down shack as he can, 10
an up-tO-date, substantial clean build.
ing? You know the man In the good
building, other things being equal,
will increase his business over the
other. ~
II your town has broken sidewalks,
tall weeds and potato patches in front
of residence and business houses, peo-
pie think Of the place as decadent.
Every dollar put into good walk
makes your property and prospects
the dollar better. -CUntributed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
Who Can Beat Thisp

Raymond McAllister. the thirteen
year old son of j. s. McAllister Of
Deer Creek township, last Saturday
esta blished a record for husking corn
that it will be-hard for youths Of his
age and size to excel. In ten hours be
shucked tifty.six bushels OF CON. The
amount was determined by weight 80
there can be no question as to the
measurement. This was done in a
field that is yielding about furty-fVe
bushels per acre and was wholly with
out assistance. Raymond Is quite tall
for his age but weighs only about
nlnety.fve pounds and he has made a
record that many strong men fail to
surpaSS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
Shooting Not Good.
81 ar

The late Bishop Beckwith Of Geor-
gia, was fond Of his gun and spent
much Of his time hunting, says rep
resentative from that state. One day
the bishop was out with dog and gun
and met a member Of his parish whom
he reproved for inattention to his re-
ligious duties. "YOu should attend
church and reau your Bible" said the
bishop. 81 do read my Bible, bishop"
was the answer, land dent find any
mention Of the apostles going a-shoot.
ing" no" replied the bishop, 1.-THE
shooting was very bad in Palestine, so
they went fishing instead.-EI.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
School Reports.
AGRA, November, 28tl

AGRA, November, 2Stb.
Report OF school district No. 80, for
month ending November "a, 1904.
Total enrolled twenty.
Number of days taught seventeen.
Those neither absent nor tardy
were; Mollie, Nina and Edwin Jen-
sen, Harry, Irving and Virgil Saucer
man, August, Rose, Bessie and Nellie
Morgan.
Visitors nine.
BEssE M. GOULD, Teacher.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
Cow Pastures.

Recently a man thought he was par
ticularly pointed out when we spoke
Of clnder walks. Such was not the in
tention. We did not designate any
particular person and do not intend to
but II you lind that the description Is
identical, accept 1t as your own. We
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
LET us EXPLAIN

To you some Of the advantages of
deposlting sums Of money In this bank
on certificates Of deposit.
II you have any money that will be
idle for a couple Of months this plan
Of banking interest you.
Write MS or call II you can,--Phll-
lips County Bank.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01

]. f. Morse and little daughter came
down from Phillipsburg, Monday and
were the guests Of Eugene John and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Hayes.
Mr.. Morse came down to attend a
meeting Of Kirwin Chapter, r. A. NJ
Monday night -Kirwin Argus.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
Threshermen,s rleetlng.

The Threshermen's Association
will meet at Gebharts hall in this
city, Saturday afternoon Dec. 10, at two
O'Clock. Important business will come
up for consideration and a full attend
ance is desired.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01

nam for YOUR real estate or bnsineps
Inn anywhere can cell 1t mean
UHVUli 1t Send desci ton and lowest
cssh price WE MrHToE. Kansas City, Mo.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01

Subs ;ribs for tn: IisraId.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01

TO MOEroS AtBAuGH.
Bank missjouer
.t ToYGKA, kAssAs,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-23
Thanksgiving.

Before another week passes
the legal Thanksgiving day will
have come, says the Dallas, Tex.
Farm and Ranch. There are
other days on which we may
nourish our sense of gratitude.
but next Thursday is one day
singled out by state and national
governments in which we should
cultivate both feelings and ex-
pressiOns of thankfulneSs.
Man is more and more the
master workman. the governor
of his own movements, the
architect of his own fortunes,
the intelligent cO-operatOr with
the Great Architect of the Uni
verse. Man is rapidly subdu-
ing the earth and will finally
master himself, by reason of the
strength begot in battle with the
external things of his life. We
must feel ii sense of gratitude
because Of the progress of
humanity and it's inherent ability
to MAINTAIN the positions gained
while planning for future develp-
ment.
Let the Southwest keep step
with the marching columns of
civilization forces, not for pur-
poses of conquest. but that our
people may be qualified in every
way to rule over themselves,
supply their own wants. and
give freely to needy peoples of
earth both moral and physical
life the more abundantly. For
our blessings our opportunities,
our needs, our daily cares, the
hours of toll and seasons of
harvest let us he sincerely thank
! ful.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-23
Death Of J. 6. COuvill0n.

J. c.. COuvillOn, a well-knOwn
merchant of this place, died very
suddenly Tuesday night, Nov. 10,
at 9:3O O'Clock. in the 57th year
Of his age. He had just re-
turned from New Orleans, ar
irving ON the ) p. m train seem
ingly in good health. He ate a
hearty supper and short time
after was stricken with appO-
plexy. He never recovered con-
seriousness and passed away
within a few hours. Mr.
COuvillOn was II native of AvOy-
elles parish. At the breaking
out of war between the States,
he enlisted in BOOne's battery
under command of Capt. Bennett
and served throughout the war.
At it's close he was in Alex
andria. from which place he re-
turned to AvOyelles, remaining
there until 1892 when he moved
to New Iberia. In 1885 he set
tied in Carencro, remaining un-
til 1890, when he located IN
Lafayette. He was engaged in
the mercantile business all his
life and had considerable sue
cess. He married Miss Leocade
Lemoine, from which union four
children survive him. They are,
Mrs. F. A. Guilbeau, of Caren.
Gro, Mrs. Camille Spriefico, Mrs
|! L. E. Lacour and Mr.. Leor
Couvillon, of Lafayette.
A large number of friends and
relatives attended the funera
services which were held at ST
Johns Catholic Church Wednes
day afternoon, the remains were
taken to Carencro for interment
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-23
WOman's Club.

Mrs. F. E. Davis received the
members of the WOman's Club
in her hospitable home last Sat
urday afternoon, when. as usual,
she proved a most charming
hostess. After the business
part of the program had been
satisfactorily disposed of. Miss
Dupre gave an interesting re
port of her visit as a delegate
to the Federation of Woman's
Clubs at Jennings, which meeting
was a source of pleasure and a
great benefit to all those who at
tended and to all clubs that be-
long to the Federation.
The regular program was then
given, which was:
Civil Government--Chapt III, Miss
Dupre.
Character of Alexander Hamilton,
Mrs. Pellerin.
Life Of John P. Sousa, Mrs.
Giyens.
Sousa's Ell Captain, Biossat.
A note was read from Mr.. w.
] Avery, principal of the town
public schools, in which he
thanked the Club members for
the handsome picture, which
they recently presented to the
public schools of the town and
which now hangs in Miss
Christians room at the high
school.
The guests on this occasion
were, Miss Jessie Tharpe, OF
New Orleans, who delighted her
hearers with q reading full oi
wit and humor and Miss Ella
Montgomery, Of Crowley, who
Is an erstwhile member of the
Club, received a warm welcome
and gave one of her mos,
brilliant instrumental selections.
Mrs. Davis then served a deli
cious luncheon, assisted by Miss
Christian and Miss O'Quin
The next meeting will be held
Dec. 3. with Misses Riis and
Leftwich.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-23
Will Move This Week.

The First National Bank will
remove from their temporary
quarters in the Century Club
building into their handsome
new structure the latter part
of this week or early next
week. The new bank building is
"a beauty and docs Lafayette
proud.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-23
Mexican Supper.

A novelty in Lafayette will be
the Mexican Supper to be
given by the ladies of the Episco-
pal Guild next Monday. the 28th
instant. in the Century Club
building. The ladies' have
secured the spacious room soon
to be vacated by the First
National Bank. and complete
arrangements will be made for
the enjoyment of patrons.
In addition to the regular
Mexican supper. for which the
moderate price of 35 cents will
be charged, gumbo, cake and
coffee will be served in appetiz-
ing style. beginning at 4 o'clock
D. m. The proceeds will be
devoted to reducing the debt of
the Episcopal church Of this
place, and the patronage of the
public is respectfully solicited
for this worthy object.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-23
New Party Formed.

The Home Rulers, of New Or
leans, perfected in organization
Saturday night and. win be
known as the Home Rule party.
They adopted the following plat
form:
The abolition OF all sinecures,
the enactment of q fair elec-
tion law, the reduction of the
governors patronage, and home
rule in all local affairs.