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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-05
Surgeons Bare skill.

Special TO the Herald
Berlin, Dec. 5.-One of the most re-
markable operations in the annals OF
modern surgery has just been sue
cessfully performed in Berlin. The
person upon whom the operation was
performed was a youth who had sui.
fered the loss of his right thumb
through an accident with a chaff cut.
ting machine. To replace the missing
member it was decided to amputate a
big toe and graft it on to the stump.
For seventeen days the patient was
.i fssfsrde 10 ne in a bent position, with
the thumb Joined to the partly re
moved toe in plaster splints, an ordeal
which the sufferer heroically suppost
ed. The flesh having in that period
grown together, II was then possible
to sever the toe from the foot entirely
After four months time the healing
process was complete. and now the
patient possesses a new thumb that
can barely be distinguished in appear.
ance from the real member, and is al
most as useful.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-05
POPULAR ELECTION
OF u. S. SENATORS
IMPORTANT MEETING is BEING
HELD IN DIES MONIES TO DIS
cUss WAYS OF DOING 1T.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 5.-Several
hundred delegates, appointed by the
governors of majority of the States
of the Union, all men of earnest
thought, devoted to the best interests
of the country, have gathered in this
city to discuss means of bringing about
the election of United States senators
by direct vote of the people.
Governor Cummins, acting in pursu-
ance of a resolution adopted by the
last session of the Iowa general assem-
bly,, issded the call for the conference,
the stated purpose being to exchange
ideas and TO recommend informally
some solution of the problem.
The conference has attracted much
attention as it is the first effort to
organize the sentiment already exist
ing in favor of the popular election of
senator's That this sentiment is stead
lily growing is evidenced by the action
of a large number of States during
y
dates for the United States senate by
popular vote of the members of the
party. expressed to them in primary
elections. Eleven Southern States fol-
lowed this course during the past sum-
mer. These States were Arkansas,
Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Georgia,
Louisiana, South Carolina, MISSISSIPPI
pi, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
Although the sentiment for popular
election of senators appears to be
more deeply grounded in the Southern
States than those in other parts of
the country, the idea has gathered
weight in the North and West in ]
States that have been generally con-
sidered fighting ground for both par
ties. Illinois recently held a primary
for the election of senator, and the
party conventions of Iowa and Wiscon-
sin have declared in favor Of the
method In Vermont and New Hamp-
shire the agitation for the proposed
reform has gained considerable head
way
About the only thing the present
conference can achieve is to effect an
organization which may crystalline the
sentiment and give the movement
such an impetus that the desired |
amendment may be obtained by one
or the other methods fixed by the Con- |
stitution
1t is the general opinion among those |
present that ten years at least will be
necessary 20 accomplish the proposed
reform. There are two ways of get
ting an amendment before the people
for vote. Congress can act on its own
initiative in submitting an amendment
to popular vote, or it may be COMPEL
ed to do so upon demand of two-thirds
of the State legislatures The ques.
ton must then be voted upon at a gen.
eral election.
On several occasions the lower
house of congress has passed the de,
sired resolution, but the senate has
invariably killed it. Many of the fore
most opponents of the measure are no
longer in the senate. Among them
were Senators Vest of Missouri,
Chandler of New Hampshire, Hawley
of Connecticut and Hoar of Massachu-
sets. Others who have fought the
amendment are still there, however,
among them being Foraker of Ohio,
Spooner of Wisconsin, Penrose of
Pennsylvania, Depew of New York,
and Pettus and Morgan of Alabama.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-05
Trial Of Battleship Vermont.

Special to the Herald.
Boston, Mass. Dec. 5.-The new bat
tleship Vermont, which arrived of
Rockland yesterday, went out to sea
today for her final trials. Her stand
ardization trial takes place today, and
tomorrow she will have her four-hour
run and Friday her twenty-four-hour
run During this time the members
Of the board of inspection and survey
from Washington, who are on the war
ship, will determine finally whether
her condition is such as to permit of
her official acceptance by the govern
ment The Vermont, which is one Of
the finest battleships or the new navy.
was constructed at the yards of the
Fore River Shipbuilding company at
Quincy.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-05
warehOusemen in Session.

Special to the Herald.
st. Louis, Mo-, Dec 5.-The six
teenth annual convention of the Amer
lean Warehousemen's association be
gan in st. Louis today, with headquar.
tiers at the Hotel Jefferson. The open.
ing session was devoted to the reports
of officers and several of the commit.
tees. Fireproof construction, cold
storage improvements. transfer and
forward, and labor saving devices are
some of the subjects to receive the at
tention of the convention. One hun
dred and twenty-five warehouse firms
located in more than forty cities, are
represented at the convention.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-05
Negro Pays Death Penalty.

Special to the Herald.
Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 5.-The exc
cution of Shorty Smith, a negro,
takes place in the county Jail here to-
day. The crime for which the negro
was given the death penalty was the
murder of a woman, his sweetheart.
through jealousy.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-05

dress Of welcome, and President E. S.
Brigham of st. Adams presented his
annual address. The program arrang-
ed for tomorrow's sessions provides
for papers and discussions treating of
many phases Of the fruit growing in
dustry
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-05

A coated tongue, foul breath and
clogged. condition in the bowels sug-
gests the use OF Prickly Ash Bitters.
1t is just suited for such ailments.
Bratton Drug Co, special agents.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-05
Vermont Fruit Growers.

Special to the Herald.
Burlington, Vt, Dec. 5.-In Armory
hall today the fruit growers of Yer
mont assembled for the twelfth an
nual meeting of their State associa
ton. AT the initial session this after.
noon Mayor Burke delivered an ad
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-05
Eaule Shirts.

Our stock of new Eagle Shirts have
all arrived. The prices and the pat
terms are right. Doyle Bros.
st Mems outftters.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-05
Doyle Bros,
Mems Outftters.

The Herald prints everything foi
the trade.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-05
Suit or an Overcoat7

If its a suit or an overcoat, or both,
that you need, we can supply your
wants. Every garment sold by us
guaranteed satisfactory
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20

Messrs. Sydney Smith of Louisville, Morgan Frierson, Birmin gham; Vernon Moore. Nashville; James Warren of Memphis. Allen Roulhec. Maitland. Sheffield; Belmont Tiffany and William Conner, Florence. The ushers were William Harvey Weakley Percy R. Jones. Florence, Ryan and Anderson, Sheffield. Richard Coleman, Jr., was pillow bearer. Martha Louise Ellis, a niece of the bride was maid of honor.
 The bride was attired in white chif- ion cloth, long veil caught with an or- ange wreath. The ornament was an exquisite pearl necklace with a pearl heart with diamond center, pendant
 The bridesmaids wore white chiffon and carried bunch of maiden hair ferns.
 Following the church ceremony q handsome reception was given at the home of Major and Mrs. AL M. O'Neal, on Court Street, which was largely at tended. and an elegant wedding supper was served
 The bride and groom left on the mid night Southern train for a bridal trip to the Land of Flowers" Later they will visit the former home of the bride groom fin Boston.
 Mrs. Hatch was one of the most pop ular girls In society. The large and brilliant array Of bridal gifts attested her popularity.
 MT. Hatch is prominent socially and in business way. being Vice. President and Cashier of the Sheffield Company's bank.
 The first quarterly meeting of the Young Mems Business Club was held las night at the city hall. The attend enee was good and measures of great
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
VALUE OF BEER HALL.
It Adds to Happiness of Inmates
 Soldiers Home.


 Soldiers Home.
 Washington, Dec. 19.-Beer halls in the several branches in the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers netted profits to the Government aggre- gating $1e5,454 during the last year. according to the annual report of Colo nel John L. Chamberlain, Inspector General. whose annual report to the Secretary of War is one of the strong est recommendations made for the re- tention of the canteen feature of these homes.
 "The beer hall believe to be a most valuable agent in determining the com fort, contentment. health and general welfare of the members. Nearly all members are of advanced age, their habits are formed and fixed beyond possibility of change. Their pensions furnish the means wherewith to get drink, and those who desire drink can and will get 1t. Tn the beer hall they obtain beer of the purest and best qual- ity. and the amount consumed can be and is strictly regulated. Should the beer hall be abolished, the money now spent at the beer hall--in fact, a much larger sum--will be spent in the neigh boring saloons and dives. The profits, which now are expended for the pleas ure, comfort ag@l general welfare of members will be lost to them, and will go into the pockets of saloon keepers"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20

importance to the town and surround ing country were considered. The re- ports of the vcrious committees were read and approved.
 most important measure which the club has undertaken Is the establish ment of a market in Florence for the purchase of country produce. The committee in charge will arrange for the purchase of all products of the surrounding farms, and 1t will be ship ped out in wholesale quantities. Other towns the size of Florence have pro- vided markets like the one proposed with most satisfactory results, and the benefits to Florence will exceed any thing in the way of industries that the club might bring here.
 The report of the Committee on Im- migration was among the most inter. esting read. Lauderdale County, Ont of the most fertile in the South. has thousands of acres of land lying idle upon which two bales of cotton to the acre might be grown, or sixty bushels of corn. This, for the lack of farmera to cultivate it, and immigration com mittee Is leaving no stone unturned to bring them here.
 Correspondence is under way with similar organizations throughout the State with a view to employing agents at the various ports of entry to induce immigrants to come to the State, and the committee is also in correspondence with labor agencies.
 A resolution was passed authorizing the President and Judge J. J. Mitchell to name a committee to work along the lines suggested by J. w. Worthington of the Mussel Shoals Hydro Electric Company in securing legislation fa- vorabls to It's developmeRt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
NEWS OF OPELnxA.
Dr. CrumptOn Makes Good Impression Vp..F..ks

Dr. CrumptOn Makes Good Impression i'm Pulpit. Opelika, Dec. 19.---(Special. l--W. B. Crumpton of Montgomery. Secretary of the State Mission Board of the Bap- tist Church, was in Opelika Sunday, and he preached at the First Baptist Church Sunday evening, As there were no services at any Of the other churches large congregation was present and listened to the able and learned di- vine
 pr. Crumpton made a most favorable impression upon his congregation. and 1 it is hoped he will visit Opelika more often in the future.
 Miss Willie Mae Barnes of opelika and Homer P. Harrison of Fifteen, Ga, were married at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. J. J. Barnes, on Second 5:30 o'clock. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. w. A. TaI- iaferro. of the Baptist Church. Miss Barnes was a charming and popular young lady of opellka, while the groom is a prominent and prosperous young business man of Triton. The bridal couple left Opeltka at S:S0 o'clock Mon ay evening for their future home in Georgia.
 Robert Q. Dickinson, who has been attending the Atlanta Dental College since october, returned home Sunday morning to spend the Christmas holi- days with his parents, Dr. and Mrs W. P. Dickinson.
 Hons. R. B Barnes and H. NJ. Will son of Opelika went to Dadeville Tues day morning to transact important le- gal business in that city.
 Mrs. George A Shealy and children of opelika have gone to West Point, and Mrs. S. Strong
 MT. and Mrs. J Kahn went to Co., lumbus, Ga, Sunday morning where they spent the day with Mir. and Mrs C. Rothschiid.
 pr. w. P. Dickinson, to the delight of his many friends, filled the pulpit at the First M. E. Church Sunday morning. and he preached very able and eloquent sermon. The doctor also announced that ne would nreach from the. same pulpit next Sunday morning
 Otis Wood. who was severely injured several weeks agoy and who has been confined to his bed at Camp Hill nearly ever since. has returned to Opelika and hopes to, resume his work soon. His ankle joint. which was broken, has about healed, and 1t Is thought he will again have good use of his foot
 The First Methodist Sunday School of Opeiika will hold its Christmas ex- ercises next Sunday morning, and an interesting and attractive program has been prerared for the occasion. After the exercises have been completed, there will be a collection taken for the benefit of the Mthodist orphanage at summerheld. Ala, and 1t is hoped there will be much money and many gifts contributed for tEls worthy cause, as has been done in the past
 Mrs. J. N. Hutchinson. who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. J C, .. Crowder, for several days, has returned to her home at Salem. Ala.
 R. W. Dixon, an aged citizen of Lee County. diSd at bis home near Pan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20

stone. His remains were laid to rest in Concord Cemetery, and the funeral exercises were conducted by Rev. J. H Wallace of the Baptist Church. The deceased is iurvived by his wife, five sons and seven daughters.
 A committee consisting of four mem bers of the opelika bar have given notice that a bill will be introduced in the next Legislature to create the Lee County Court of Law and Equity if is proposed to abolish the Circuit, Chancery and County Courts, and to give the new court jurisdiction of all civil and criminal matters occurring in the county.
 Mrs. Eliza Davidson of Lafayette, Ala, is visiting the family of A. Tucker who live near the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
Complimentary to Miss Nelson

Mrs. Alex Pitts entertained yesterday at an elaborate high noon luncheon for Miss octavia LeVert Nelson, and the lady attendants of the Long Nelson wedding. The pretty home on Lauder dale Street was attractiveiy decorated with palms and white flowers, except the dining room. where pink was tho tone.
 Tn the cepter of the table was a bowl of pink roses, around which burned pink candles beneath pink shades. The place cards were hand painted cupids. Eight delicious courses were served.
 Among those present were Mrs, Pitts Miss Nelson, Miss Grace Nelson, Miss Ailene Hunter. Miss Clara Galloway. Miss Bessie Minge of FaunEdale. Miss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
WEDDING IN FLORENCE.
Miss Moore Becomes Bride of VI. s.
 Hatch.

Hatch.
 Florence. Dec. 19.--(SpeciaL)-The most brilliant social event of the sea son was the marriage of Miss Maud Meredith Moore of Florence and Will liam Smith Hatch of Sheffield, at Trim ity Church, this evening at s:3O o'clock. Rev. F. R. Harris rector officiant.
 To the "Lohengren" medding chorus. the bridal party entered the church. The grand march by Mendelssohn was used as a recessional. The brides rnatron of honor was her sister, Mrs. J. Craig Mechanism. The attendants were: Misses Else Maitland. Bowling Green. Ky; Katherine Randolph, Greensboro; Ethel Stringfellow, Tus- ealoosa: Miss Parsons of New York; James Harris, Olivia Dudley, Annie o'Neal and zillah Conner of Florence,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
Ponulnr C,ounIe Wed.

Tn the office of the Probate Judge of Dallas County this morning there was issued license for the marriage of Miss Connie Carrie Hay to Berry Dell welch
 The groom Is a popular young man of wilcox County, while the bride is a charming woman of the southern part Of the county. The ceremony was rer- formed at the Court House by Chief Clerk J.. C.. Chisholm of the Probate Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
May EstabIisb BIbIe Devo.itory.

Rev. James M, Green Of Montgomery. Superintendent of the Alabama Bible Society, srent today in Selma with W. IT. Atkins, President of the Dallas County Sunday School Association. Rev. Greens visit to Selma was for the pur- pose of conferring with Mir. Atkins in regard to organizing the Bible work in this city Mir. Green also spoke very favorable of establishing a Bible depository in Selma. The establish ment of a Bible depository here would be of a great advantage to the Sunday School workers of this section and there is but little doubt that it will be established.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
LehIgh Valley Dividend.

Philadelphia, Dec. 1s.-Tbel directors of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Com pany declared the regular semi annual dividend of l per cent. on the common stock. The usual Eemi-annua1 dividend oe per cent, on the preferred stock was also declared
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
Negro Renorteh rSi,leh.

The report of the killing of a negro which is said to have occurred last night at Pope, in the southern part of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20

Police officials, after weeks of inc vestigation, Aave arrested three me- groes. two men and one woman, who are charged with being implicated in the robbery of the Avery Hardware Company during last month, when with a diamond cutter the plate glass win- dow was removed ana twelve fine shot guns stolen. The negroes under arrest deny any knowledge of the bold rob- bery. which occurred on the principal business street of the city, but the of. ficers have succeeded In recovering three of the shot guns that were stolen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20

Received DhIIyt Fresh Country Pork sausaEe, very
 The Nettles Grocery Co. Phones 225 and 95s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
VESSELS ARE SAVED
FINE WORK DONE IN PENSACOLA
 HARBOR,
Captain KimhalI Of Mobile Successful In Contract To Recover Boats. City Pays Last Of Paw
 Emg Notes.

Pensacola. Fla, Dec 1s.--(special.) --Tha Norwegian ship Ingrid. one of the finest and largest of the many for eign vessels to be blown ashore during the hurricane, and wnicn many thought could not be f1oated without heavy expenditure of money. is now safely moored alongsids of Commandancia wharf. and that, too. at cost of about S6,500. 'f
 The work was done by Lee Kimball. of Mobile, wiio was awarded the con- tract after the. vessel had practically been abandoned by some of the local towboat firms. and pronounced as al- most impossible to move, as she was resting in a pile of ballast, and in ad- dition rows of piling were on each side. The contractor, however, brought a clam and bucket dredge here, and not only removed the ballast from around the ship so that 1t would cave down, but also pulled up the piIing and with but little effort the big ship was float ed.
 Captain Kimbail has now received the contract for floating the bark Ali hild, which Is ashore near Perdido wharf. and it Is believed will soon float the vessel. With the floating of this vesseI and the ship Hemdahi the last of the foreign vessels to be blown ashore during the hurricane will once more be aflost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
.wnntea To U. nna.

Frank Savage. a negro. from the country wanted to be bad and make a name for himself last night. He came to the city and filled up on whislxey and then went to the camp house at Erhart's warehouse on Water street. There he tried to raise a disturbance with ali who was in the house and the police were telephone for. But when the police reached that place the ne- gro had gone.
 They traced, him to the Washington House, a negro hotel on Washington street. When Ofacers Blanton and Hutchison went to arrest him he pulled pistol and pointed 1t at both of the officers. He was finally placed under arrest and carried to the city prison and in police court this morning an- swered to the charges or having car- ried concealed weapon and having been drunk and disorderly In the lat ter case he was fined $10 or twenty days on the streets and in the other charge S45 or ninety days on the streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
the county. was received here this

the county, was received here this morning.
 None of the particulars of the crime could be obtained but from the report received here 1t seems that a white man named R. B. whatIey and q ne. gro, whose name could not be learned, had a dispute and that the white man pulled his pistol and shot, killing the negro almost instantly.
 The report further stated that last night a coroner's jury sat over the dead body of the negro and returned verdict that the negro had met his death fro ma wound which had peen inflicted by R. B Whatley
 Deputy Sheriff J. P. Doherty. the newly elected sheriff of Dallas county. and who Is learning the work of that office under Sheriff Blackwell. left this morning for the scene Of the shooting as soon as the news of the killing was received here. It was reported that after the coroner's jury had rendered It's verdict Whatley had not been ar- rested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
one Negro Robbed Another.

James Lee, negro of the city. ap- peared in police court this morning on a warrant charging him with larceny. Last night Lee met negro from the country named Lee Woods and the two went around to d negro restaurant in Hinton's alley between Washington and Frauklin streets
 When the restaurant was reached Lee borrowed dime from the country negro. To get the dime the latter pulled out his pocketbook and emptied the contents of the same upon table and fished out the dime. About that time Lee attracted the country negro's attention to something else in the place and while he was looKIng he picked $10 gold piece from the old mans pile. He then made his excuses and left in q hurry.
 The theft of the sio gold piece was discovered later by the country negro who informed the police force. Lee was arrested and this morning ap- peared to answer the charge. The case was proven against him and he was fined s45 or ninety days on the streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-20
;SS 10NcERNS GASSIFIED ALPElADETIcAlE
MARBLE.

Curbev-CIapp Marble Co. Marble and Granite Monuments 20s-211 Dexter. Phone 146.