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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11

It IS the descendants OF the old Ameri-
can families that reject the life Of the
and rush into the whirlpool Of
and fierce rivalry that make
up the modern urban existence. The
residue I'm the country are as a general
rule lacking In ambition and other dis
tlnctly American characteristics. A
large proportion are a rather iowly class
in comparison TO those OF their number
they send to feed the Juggernaut. This
conststnt and increasing drain upon the
best country blood win inevitably end
In lowering Of the standard OF Amer
icanism.
Mans power to reproduce his species
depends upon a perfect nervous equi-
pose, which civilization disturbs. When
a mans faculties are specialized his
perfect nervous equipose is destroyed.
II there is one thing more than another
which is typical Of the inhabitants Of
the United States 1t is a specialization Of
faculties.
Nerve recking Labor.
Il IS admitted that work Is necessary
to a healthy man. but the character OF
the work is the important point. A
man who spends six long days in every
week behind the counters Of a banking
house is working as hard as his strength
will permit. But the work Is wearing
on his nerves and vital energy and not
developing his muscles and adding 10 his
physical strength. He IS working much
harder than a man blowing a field and
at the end OF day Is much more eX-
hausted. But tbs farmer has wearied
his muscles only which are better for
the exercise. The man who has juggied
with accounts and added up long col
umns OF figures for an equal number of
hours has worn out his nervous system
which is damaged and not improved by
the exercise.
But there is work that exercises the
muscles and al the same time special
izes the faculties. Such work IS as fatal
10 the vigorous reproduction OF specie
as that which entails no muscular exer-
else. An example OF this is the loeOmo-
tive engineer In charge OF a fast mail
train which no is Obliged 10 drive either
by day or night AT a rate OF speed that
frequently exceeds ninety miles an hour
The statistics OF the railroads tell us
that these engineers do not last more
than a few years. Their nervous equI-
pose IS wrecked.
Peace More Destructive Than War.
The history OF the world from the
creation OF man down to the present day
tells us that war IS frequently less de-
struetIve than protracted peace, when
the energies Of a nation are directed q
the acquisition OF wealth. II is a scien-
tifc truism that where wealth centers
man decays. The fact that the United
States IS rapidly becoming a financial
center OF the first magnitude Is in itself
an occasion for serious reflection.
Ia few instances has wealth centered
al one place for more than four genera.
lions before decay set in. England has
been a striking exception. Venice and
Byzantium lasted longer, but with de,
grees OF prosperity and intervals Of de
cay which were temporarily checked and
apparently overcome. England LASTED
longer. but the handwriting has ap'
peared
Ia 1850 when England began the ia,
dustrial revolution OF In other words
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11

THE Strange Case OF Dr. JekylI ana
Mr.. Hyde" probably caused Stevenson
more mental trouble than any or his
other works. hut dream got him out
about a mans double. but IL appeared
so unsatisfactory 10 him that he tore II
up without banishing the theme from
his mind. One night however he
few minor incidents. while the second
night the remainder OF the plot followed
and the story was soon on paper.
How He Filled Contract.
zSotssr author, G. P. r. James, had
sssSsaated 10 supply his publishers with
go s9sEing chapters OF d new book BY
: cssSejn date but he entirely forgot all
about the contract until the night before
il expired. He relates that ne sat over
the fire far into the early hours Of the
morning, but plot Of any kind abso-
mteiy refused 10 come to him until, dis
heartened. he went to bed. Then, dur
ing the hours OF sleep, the missing pios
woye itself mechanically in his mind and
ere the next day had passed ne us
few chapters OF Bernard Marsh wefs
in the hands of the publisher.
One of COulsOn kernahan most oo-
ightfui volumes Is God ana the Ant,
phantasy that makes Il easy 10 pelleNe
that the book was the result OF a dream.
MIR Kernahan. in the preface. acknOwl-
edges il 10 be a vision which appeared
TO him in sleep put into words W y;
Alden likewise dreamed the majority or
the plot and the detail OF the opening
charters of one OF his most recent
works, which he very itly named out
of the Night"
Only two authors are known 10 nave
gone so far as 10 cultivate dreams Ioi
the purpose OF plot manufacturers. Df5
den often ate raw beefsteak AT night
and the nightmares that IolioWed oEis-
mated some Of his most notabte poems.
Mayne Reid confessed thAt MS gioill-
cacSy ia producine novels was due IN
I some measure TO his habit OF eating a
handful of horse chesLnuts ere ne re-
tired 10 rest when ia need OF q plot
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to lay the foundation OF her great
wealth the nation was a nation OF agri-
culturists. But there soon commenced
a process Of drifting cityward. Ia 1910
this tendency had become accelerated 10
such an extent that the rural population
outnumbered the urban By only a half
million souls. During the next decade
the process was stimulated 10 such re-
markablc extent that the proportion was
completely reversed. and in 1856 the
urban completely outnumbered the
rural.
In the past hundred years England
has seen the zenith of her prosperity.
She has accumulated the wealth upon
which she is now living And it Is not
the interest on her investments in other
parts OF the world that makes the de-
felt each year in her trade relations.
She IS living on her principal cutting
In on the source OF her income as "A
man doesawhO lives beyond his means.
English 4pitai built the railroads OF
this country, and is invested In many
OF the Industrial stocks or our markets.
II IS Interested IN the improvements "a
Argentina, Australia. Afghanistan. and
India. But gradually IT is being with
drawn.
Downfall Of England
A recent report shows that English
agriculture has become almost totally
destroyed in proportion 10 her popula-
ton. II showed that during the pre-
| ceding her deficit had been else. 900. 900.
In other words the nation not
having raised enough foOdstuns and
I other necessaries 10 supply the wants
Of her people was obliged 70 purchase in
the markets Of the world 10 the enor-
nous extent Of nearly COCO 100000.
War Is the last ans most crucial test
OF a nations energy. During the time OF
England's great commercial power and
successful competition in the markets
Of the world. her armies were invari-
! ably victorious. Victories were accepted
as matter Of course For an English
army 90 defeat an enemy twice its size
was no occasion Of great surprise. And
] now consider the BOeF war.
] One incident In II Is enough 20 demon
strate the point Take the surrender OF
! the forces under Cronje. Forty-five hun
/ dred Beers surrounded In the open veldt
! held out for days. At last their supplies
and ammunition became exhausted. and
] AAlEg 1AfAtF1 AtAFAlA0flNFH IIl5OllFt- 81
war 10 an English army consisting OF
mere than 5000 imperial troops. The
odds Of battle were more than ten "a
one. And yet this victory was received
/ in London with passionate exultation
/ The city went Wild over the crushing
OF a handful Of Dutch farmers in theiI
/ far-om African country. Without fol
lowing the course OF the war. that on,
incident is sufficient 20 afford food foi
the gloomlest reflection on the part of q
patriotic Englishman.
Wealth Commencement of Decay.
The history Of every country that ha,
led the world has been In many respect.
the history OF England. The height Of
their glory has been at the end OF theii
long wars aud when the advantage
they had gained caused wealth 10 fioW
10 them from all over the world
Athens became a center OF luxury anC
decayed. Her sister Greek republic con.
quered her because the inhabitants OF
Sparta had not become degenerated b.
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TWO FACTS oAND IL SNORAL

the body dctng table, the scape into him. and
him the standpoint physiology You find that he
itd that healthy life and reproduce his unless he work
ANDY
working eompulOn When he
viii far able i've TIE labor and the of the weak In
talented fell
owmn to n lead life
s inevitable
self.
Where wealth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11
or FAMOUS AUTHORS

- ONE of the most popular novels in
our language owe their origin en-
tirely to dreams. for the wonder
full workings of the brain during
sleep often furnish material which the
author is not slow TO turn TO good ac-
count Had il not been for a dream
never have been written. At the time
the plot was first conceived Defoe was
suffering from great mental worry that
resulted ia his slumbers being broken
by ineessant nightmares on one OF
these occasions he dreamed that he was
stranded on a desert island alone. and
began 70 work out in the dream means
Of existence. So pleased was he with
the experience that Defoe confessed 70
feelings of disappointment when ne
awOke. and he fastened 10 put his Wis
ion into readable form.
"Rienzi" a Dream Offspring.
''RIenzi" was the dream offspring OF
Lord I.ytton 5 brain, the whole plot APP
bearing before him in the short space
of TWO hours sleep between violent at
taclzs of neuralgia. Kingsley after a
hard DAYS fishing. went TO sleep, only
10 get Il shadOWy outline OF ~ eStWafd
HO" in his dreams, though what cOnnec-
ton the story had with his sport II IS
dIr0cuif 10 understand. Few people
know why COleridges enhancing poem.
"Kubla Khan, remains unfinished, but
this masterpiece has a very RENAL kable
history The poet had just taken an
anOdyne and dropped of 10 sleep, when
the poem began 10 shape itself in his
mind and the lines To run IN rhymine
order When he aWoke he rushed To his
writing table and wrote out the lines as
We now have them, without a second s
pause, but his memory failed him at the
conclusion, SO the work was never com
pleted Another famous poem composed
la a dream was ''rhe Bells" while the
same author Edgar Poe. formulated one
of his finest pieces OF prose The
Masque OF the Red Death during ths
hours OF Inconsistencies.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
WAS CAPTURED
BY THE JAPS
Two Hundred and Three Metre Hill
Has Been Captured.
MANY DEAD RUSSIANS
Bombardment Commenced Wednesday
at Dawn Of Day and That Night
at Eight O'clock the Sum.
n. nit Was Seized.

Toxic. Dec. AIT o'clock Thursday
morning 1t was announced at imperial
headquarters that the Japanese troops
besieging Port Arthur are in posses
sion of 2O3 Metre hill. The following
dispatch has been given out:
THE army commenced lombard
ment against 203 Metre hill at dawn
Nov. 80 and made several charges be-
fore 4 o'clock in the afternoon Owing
to the enemy's stubborn resistance the
charges failed. At o'clock in the att
ernoon our force advanced against the
southeastern portion of the hill. made
a fierce charge and reached within thir-
~ metres of the summit. At z
o'clock with reinforcements, we chdrg-
ed TO the top. which was occupied by
our forces. Against the northeastern
part of the hill we also charged. and
at o'clock the entire fort on the sum-
NIT fell into our hands. The Russians
left heaps of dead bodies on the east
ern side of the hill. but we haze had
no time TO investigate further"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
DESPERATE BLOW.
Russian Officials Say Fall Of Metre Hill
Would Be Terrible For Them.

s.. Petersburg. Dec. War office
officials will not accept the report that
japanese before Port Arthur have TAX
en- 2o3 Metre hill even IL officially con-
firmed. They admit II would be a des-
perate blow for the fortress. The 20
sition commands the harbor. and IL
the Japs can mount siege guns on It's
summit they can force out the Russian
squadron or destroy IL at anchorage
Officials agree such a breach in tn.
chain of forts renders the position
critical. and though the garrison nigh:
hold out in Golden hill. Tigers Tail
and Lao Tien forts some time. II
marks the beginning OF the end. The
war office Is convinced that with the
approach OF the Russian Second squad
ron the Japs considered that the elm
ination Of the Port Arthur squadron
as fighting factor was vital. thus
accounting for the reckless sacrifice
OF lie In order to secure a position
directly commanding It.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
BOTH INFORMED.
csssini and Durand Told Of the APP
pointment Of Admiral Davis

SdSbibi anu chFduo toto " Nuc NP-
pointment Of Admiral Davis
Washington, Dec. Count Cassini.
the Russian ambassador. and SIR Nor
timer Durand. the British ambassador.
who were at the state department
Wednesday. were informed OF the Sc
lection of Rear Admiral Davis as the
American member OF the Dogger Bank
inquiry board. Rear Admiral Davis
was promoted TO the grade of rear adj
miral Aug. "a. 1904. and was selected
recently by Secretary Morton TO COM
mand a division of the battleship
squadron of the North Atlantic fleet.
He completed forty-three yearc' SER
vice in the navy Tuesday. having been
appointed TO the naval academy from
Massachusetts, in 1861. He command
ed the converted cruiser Dixie In the
war with Spain. and was engaged In
blockading duty on the coast of Cuba
For a number Of years he was super
intendent of the naval observato At
Washington.
Admiral Davis speaks French nu-
emily. and this. with his knowledge Of
international and maritime law. COM
menled him to Secretary Morton. on
whose recommendation the selec1lon
was made. He Is a -in-lau Of
Senator Lodge OF Massachusetts--
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
TOXIC RE.oIcEs.
Capture of Metre Hill cheered by
Thousands of JAMS.


Capture of Metre Hill cheered by
Thousands Of Japs.
Toxic Dec. General Nogis tele-
gram announcing the storming and
capturing OF Metre hill was received
with cheers by the Japanese people. IL
revives the hope Of the early capture
Iiz1erss'esi'afred p The success Of the
besieeers but the fortitude q ne de-
Tenders and prolongation OF the siege.
which exceeds by months the most
liberal preliminary estimate Of the time
required to accomplish the capture of
this stronghold. has been a source OF
deep regret, combined with loss of life
and disappointment over the fact that
the siege occupied such a large fore.
OF men. decreasing Field Marshal Oya-
mas strength at time when he need.
ed every available man.
Thursday was the date set, under the
transcription act. when recruits could
join the army. Cheered by the news
from General Nogi thousands of re-
cruits throughout the empire marched
to the barracks and donned uniforms
for the first time. Following an honor
airy custom. relatives OF recruits. car
ryfng flags and banners. escorted the
new soldiers to the barracks. In To-
kio there has been a series of little
professions. escorting detachments of
popular conscripts. The number OF
men who have Joined the colors SO far
under the CONSUMPTION act has not been
made public.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
oiseIaim. All KnowIeda..

Shreveport, La. Dec. 2.-Secretary
Giles OF the local committee and the
members who are in the city disciaim
all knowledge Of the Invitation TO act
as permanent chairman of the boil
weevi convention which Governor Var
daman announced that he had accent
ed. The matter has raised a storm Of
protest. and the committee will taks
formal action to have II recalled as soon
as 1t can meet II such an invitation
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
NIssEN's FATE.
Search Being Made For Inventor and
"FooI Killer No. g."

Chicago. Dec. with the hope Of
finding some trace OF Peter Nissen and
his rolling windbag. Fool Killer No.
s." tug with relatives and friends OF
the missing inventor left Chicago. Even
II the bag is still on top OF :he waves.
Il is feared Nissen Is either dead or
dying from exposure and cola Wed
nesday the missing man started from,
here on a trip across Lake Michigan.
Some years ago he shot the whirlpool
rapids OF Niagara Falls in a barrel
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
Cotton Ginned.

Washington. Dec. 1.-The census
bureau has issued a report by sta;es
and territories OF the quantity of cot
ton gInned from growth Of 1904 up 10
Nov. Il. showing that 1851 ginneres
had been operated this up TO that time
and that these ginned s.sOe.;57 running
bales Counting round bales as half
bales the number IS 9.7s6,646.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
QuExN ALEXANDRA.

colonies. The festivities at Sandring-
ham were simple in character. Mem
bers Of the royal family and few in
innate friends made up the house par
ty, among whom were Consuelo Yana-
ga. Dowager Duchess OF Manchester.
The queen was the recipient Of an i'm
mense variety of presents and tele-
grams of congratulation from friends
and public bodies.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
Suuaw Strangies.

Ponca City. Okla. Dec. Sarah Nc
Var. Ponca Indian squaw. was found
lying across the dashboard Of a wagon.
while her husband. No Ear. was insen-
sible from intoxication in the wagon
seat. The squaw had been intoxicated
and fallen across the dashboard Being
unable TO rise she strangled TO death.
The horses had Travelled until stopped
by q fence.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02

Toxic, Dec. Es.-rspcriai' he3
tiers made the following ann1 16s-
nent: our force operating ag4inst
2os Meter hill advanced at 10 O'clock
Wednesday from trenches already cap
tured near the summit Of the hill. and
are now struggling for the southeast-
ern portion of the fort on the summit
A fierce battle was still in progress at
z o'clock Wednesday night,
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
CLOSING DAY.
Thousands Visited the Worlds Fair
and Francis Guest of Honor.


st. Louis. Dec. 2.-Thursday was
closing day at the Louisiana Purchase
exposition. Ideal weather prevailed.
The gates were thrown open to chill
dren and worthy poor. Thousands
visited the fair for the last time. Pres
ident David r. Francis was the guest
Of honor. The ceremonies conducted
concentrated the services he has
rendered In making the exposition
success. The attendance as ANNOUNCE
ed Sunday night showed Is,317.457 ad-
missions recorded since the exposition
opened. April 30. The banner month
was September, when the total attend
ance was 5.e51.s73. The largest single
days attendance was Sept is. when
st Louis day" was observed.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02

sion Of thousands Of government
troops. reserves. bands. societies. po-
litical organizations and prominent po-
litical personages. including the gov
ernors OF states. The procession pro-
ceeded to the hall of congress. where.
amid enthusiasm. the president and
vice president were formally notified
OF their election and took the oath of
allegiance.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
Accep. Dividend.

New York, Dec. 1.-The creditors OF
the d. ]. Sully company. as well as
the bankrupts. have withdrawn all CO.
lection TO the claims fled against the
company. and the creditors have
agreed TO accept % per cent divides d
on the $4,000 600 Of assets now-in TIE
hands Of the receiver. This step vas
announced al meeting Wednesday al
a meeting Of the creditors held before
Referee IN Bankruptcy Coke.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
Telephone Office.

The collecting Office of the Palestine
Telephone Exchange is now located in
the P. I'll. Hughes & %. office. First
National bank building. Phone 35.
TT HAMILTON q HENDERSON.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
WITHOUT HONOR"
Private Said to Have Married Ne
sress Thus Discharged.

sress Thus Discharged.
Washington, Dec. 2.-Acting Secre-
tary Oliver has directed the discharge
without honor" of Private John T.
Smith hospital corps. stationed at
Fort Mott, N. J.. who is said to have
married a negress. and whose dis
charge was recommended by General
Grant. commanding the department
of the east. In the official statement
given out at the war department in
disposing OF the case II is stated that
Private Smith married "a woman Of
bad character. whose previous mar
rage has not been terminated by the
death OF her husband or by any form Of
legal separation"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
To Hold Reunions.

St Louis. Dec. lat the final meet
ing of the executive board Of the
Worlds fair commission in the Okla
homa building at the Worlds fair
Wednesday It was decided to hold an
nual reunions. The first meeting will
be in Austin. Tex. in 1905.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
ATTACK MADE.
Three Hundred Shots Fired at Zeigler
and Militia Called Out.

Duquoin. ILL.,. Dec. 2.-Sherin Stein
reports an attack was made on zeigler
Wednesday night. Firing began two
miles north OF that place and spread
back 20 the mining town Three hun
dred shots We're fired. Machine guns
responded promptly. All milltiarnen
were called out and the sheriff caIlvI
for posse. but non-union miners
would not respond
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
Mothers, Be Careful

OF the health Of your children. Look
out for coughs, colds Group and whoop-
ing cough. Stop them in time-One
Minute Cough Cure is the best rem
edy. Harmless and pleasant. Sold by
ii. r. Moore, druggist.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02

Will trade for your old machine as
part pay and sell you new machine
low for cash or easy payments. See
us-we will treat you right.
THE SINGER MFG. 90.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
THE SEVENTH
INAUGURAL MADE
Diaz Once More Takes Oath as the
President of Mexico.
NEW VICE PRESIDENT
City Of Mexico In Gala Array, Flags
Fly, Statutes Fired and Thou.
sands Parade Streets to
Hall of Congress.

Z City of Mexico. Dec. 1.-The inaugu-
ration of General Porfirio Diaz as pres
ident of the republic of Mexico for the
seventh time and Senior Don Ramon
Corral, first vice president, took place
Thursday under suspicious circum-
stances At sunrise all artillery in the
federal district and infantry through
out the republic fired a presidential sa-
lutte. Flags were hoisted on ell public
buildings. There was a huge process
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
Russia Not Willinq.

Warrington. Dec. 2.-Rusia Is un-
willing to Join the powers in second
peace conference at The Hague until
her war with Japan is ended.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02

Rev. Percy T. Fem. seven years
rector OF st. James Episcopal church.
Texarkana. has accepted call to a
New Orleans church.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
-Four Earthquake Shocks.

San Francisco. Dec. IA severe
shock OF earthquake was felt here al
! o'clock Thurday morning. Three 9th
er lighter shocks were felt a few min
utes later in quick succession.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
lnmat, Of Asylum Winner.

st. Paul. Dec. "A woman inmate
OF q state insane hospital won prize
offered by a Boston magazine for solr-
Ing rebus. consisting OF trip abroad
and $3.50 She will not be permitted o
80. but cash will be secured for her.
Don't forget to use little Pricky
Ash Bitters whenever the stomach Or
bowels are disordered. 1t quickly
corrects such troubles and makes you
feel bright and cheerful.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-02
QUEENS BIRTHDAY.
Alexandra Reaches sixtieth Milestone
on the Journey of Life.

London, Dec. Queen Alexandra
celebrated at Sandringham palace
Thursday her sixtieth birthday. Flags
were everywhere. church bells pealins
and usual salutes fired at naval and
military stations at home and In the