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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-06
Smart Styles in Carriages
Phone 2.

Mark our stock Of them. We are
nothing if not up-to-date. The
way we clear things out once
they re out Of vogue is "a caution
The way we do it Is by ruthless
price slas hing. Our ruling prices
are right in line. Come in at
your convenience.
HERMAN SCHMIDT & CO.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-06
DECIDE YOURSELF.
The Opportunity Is Here, Backed BY
Palestine Testimony.
Don't take our word for It.
Don't depend on n strangers state

Read Palestine endorsement.
Read the statements of Palestine
citizens and decide for yourself.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-06

Accept u1 substitute Insist on having
DO. genuine rTi.Ely Ash Eittgr- with the
L--.. .-ur. Ln I-L On ID. 'front.' Ll..L.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-06

Sold by Druggists, Price SI.OO per bottle,
Bratton Drug Co. Special Agents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
A RECEIVER ASKED FOR
TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY
or CHICAGO.
One Of the Largest Fire Insurance
Companies in the West Goes TO
the Wall Owing to the San
Francisco Disaster.

Chicago. May byron l.. Smith.
president OF the Northern Trust com.
piny of this city. was today appointed
receiver for the Traders Insurance
company by the circuit court.
This Is one OF the largest hre IN
Efranco companies In the west and its
distress Is due to heavy losses in san
Francisco. The amount ills stated will
be- approximately s3.7is.O0
The application FOR a receiver states
the assets will not exceed s3,3OO.OO
In addition to this the company Is In.
debted for hrc losses and upon other
claims 10 the amount Of slll.Oo0 An
these losses are unpaid
The application for a receiver II
made on behalf of hftcen stocl,hold-
crs, an wealthy men. The order APP
pointing the receiver rcstrains the
company from doing business In H.
linois until after the termination of
the rcccivCrship.
Smiths boni is fixed -, S2.OO000O.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
. %%4+ 80 <<%<@
. PERSONAL NOTES. .
. 80 NAf4@

W l.. Byrd OF Purcell is In the
city.
h.. r. cobb Of Ryan is here on busi.
ness.
W A. McClaiu Of Dixie was here
yesterday
Prof Downing Of Ron VAS in the
city yesterday.
G. c. Miller OF Mckinney, Texas
is in the city
Mr. and Mrs j o Mullen are visit.
ing in Mississippi
Forrest u Johnson uf Durant was
in the city yesterday.
Supervisor Beck of Tishomingu was
in Atdmorc Yesterday
Commissioner pnoncr of Purcell
was in the city Friday night
Charley Heed has returned from a
several months stay in New Mexico.
Mrs d. Iargravcs. who has been
visiting in New Orleans. has returned
iome
Mrs. !. u. Fore and Mrs. l.. r. Mars.
ton have returned from q visit to New
Orleans.
William y. owens uf Dallas is in The
city the guest OF his brother John
$. owens
Tom Hackney. Missouriun q neph.
pw 81 r. l.. Riggau. is IN Ardmorc
prospectus
H. p Grofa returned home to Du.
rant yesterday after business visit
In the city.
Miss Matte Chancellor is in Mari.
eta. where she went TO attend a ball
and reception.
s l. Morrison, travelling man Is
spending his vacation in Ardmore. the
most plcasan; place in the two ter.
ritones
H. A. Cromcr. who attended the re-
union at New Orleans and has been
visiting In Mississippi aud Tennessee
has arrived home.
Lester Burchhcld, representing tue
Columbia PhCnograph Co. with head
quarters IN Kansas CITY, was Wis
itor 10 the city yesterday
Mrs. John s. owens, accompanied
by her sister. Miss Beatrice Reynolds
came IN from West Texas. after a
pleasant visit tn her parents
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
BANKRUPT STOCK TO ee SOLD

At Mounds. Indian Territory, May
Sth: sG.3oO stock q general merchan-
disc will be- suli at public auction at
Mounds on May Sth at 4 O'Clock . m.
one Of the best locations in Indian
Territory for continuing business.
Stock full aud In trim condition. Also
scasonablo goods over $1,000 shoes
Write me and attend the sale W.
G. Hughes. attorney. National Build.
ing tower postonicel. Oklahoma CITY,
Oklahoma f2l
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
viii Condemn Railroad Lends.

Capt. w. r. Wilmington, I, II. Best
and Col. A V. Doall will depart today
for Davis. where an The sth and 9th
OF this month the will appraise prop
erty in the city limits that is 20 be
condemned for the use Of the Santa
Fe The same gentlemen will be in
sulphur on the 18th and 18th OF this
month To appraise property for the
Santa Re in that town This properly
will be condemned for the use a the
Santa Fe running its line from Davis
to sulphur.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
Briqh, colors in voaue

There is plenty Of color in any so.
cial gathering nowadays. for the all
black and the all white costumes that
were 80 popular for many years at
this season are seldom seen. and tans
with vivid American beauty reos
used in small but effective ways In
the trimmings. grays. pale blues and
all brigh, colors are won and one
can scarcely make mistake In
choosing q bright color.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Preaching morning and evening
by the pastor Sunday school at 10
O'Clock u. Y. y. u. 2:3O y. m. our
prutracted meeting commences today
and will continue for two weeks or
more Rev r. u. Wilson Of Houston
Texas, will arrive tomorrow and do
the preaching during the meeting.
Rev. MI Wilson is noted man and
good preacher All are invited 10
attend and help in the meeting.
J. L. KELLER. Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
J. j. wALLRAPP. Pastor.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Rev. H. l.. Walker will be Install
cd as pastor at the morning hour
Sermon by Rev =. ]. stowe. wynne-
wood. The Young Peoples Society ar
Christian Endoayor will render a spe-
cial program az their regular meeting
: 10 O'Clock one of the visiting
brethren will preach AZ the evening
hour Everybody invited 10 both these
services
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
Entertained.

The entertainment given at the
home 81 Mrs W. p Wilmington In
Southeast Ardmoro during the latter
part Of the week by the women's For
cign Missiunar. Society WAS quite m
enjoyable as well as q spiritual and
profitable success There were eleven
members present Mrs. W y. Poland
and her daughter. Mrs. Chas Cook,
were visitors.
The fifteenth chapter Of ST. Mat.
thew was read and discussed after
which the hostess served delicious
Strawberries and cream The invita-.
ton to meet Mrs Woods was gladly
accepted II was agreed that Mrs
Wilmington was delightful hostess.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
Ti4E SUMNER NORMAL
viii Begin June appropriations
Being Made.

viii Begin June appropriations
Being Made.
Preparations are being made for
the summer normal which will be- held
In Ardmorc beginning June 4. II Is
announced that the Carnegie library
aud High school building viii be util'
izcd for class work and that a ine
corps OF teachers has been secured.
r; folilwlng assignments have been
made. Supervisor Beck On manage
ment, Superintendent Evans on psy-
cfology, Superintendent Gay a South
McAlostcr ON methods. Mrs Ella
Reed Of this city recently from Far.
go, y. D.. primary work. and Miss
Margaret Lewis OF sherman, Texas,
In weaving baskets, clay modelling,
etc.
Il is stated that board can be- So.
cured for srI Ia sIG. The chautau-
qua will be held the last week OF the
normal and muCl interest h mani
Tested In A. II Is stateo mat for the
chautauqua reduced rates will be
made 90 the teachers. Superintendent
Evans expects a rocord-breaking at
tendlnce al the normal next month.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
Memorial Services Today.

Memorial services will bc held by
the Eastern star at the Masonic
hall this afternoon at o'clock. The
services will be- public and everybody
Is cordially invited to attend.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
Episcopal Church.

The Holy Eucharist will be celebrai.
ed In St. Phillips church today at
u -. m. Evening prayer and sermon
\ y. m. Sunday school 9:I5 a. m. A
full meeting of the congregation To
select delegates To the church convo.
cation in Oklahoma City May ls to
lj Is requested
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

We are going 10 make our work sat
isfactory TO the people Any sugges'
tlun YOU will make 10 the drivers as 10
how you want any special piece fin'
ishd will be appreciated Any piece not
laundried to suit YOU. we will be glad
to re-launder free OF charge.
Gtf NEW STEAM LAUNDRY
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Byron Drew Of Ardmore and Geo
\. Ramsey of Springfield, Mo. have
opened n luan and real estate oficc
In the Wheeler building. and II you
want money 20 improve your farm go
and see them. Plenty 0 money to
loan on good land az a low rate Of in
tcrost. id3- vi
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
S. w. Ritter.

Our method here is l6 ounces 70
the pound evary whirl out Of the box
Come. give US trial: II not satisfied,
your money will be refunded
w. J. BI.EDSoE. Mgr
Phone $50. &C
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
First Presbyterinn Church.

Services will be held today by the
pastor. Sunday school at 9.45 a. m.
Morning service at II O'Clock: even
ing service AT \ o'clock A cordial In
viiation Is extended to everyone.
CHAS. c. wEITH. Pastor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
Phone 2sO

C. c. Monds. the popular conductor
II the Frisco. who has beer tal1ing
q lay.off for the past two weeks. has
resumed his run. During his vacation
he visited Ft. Smith, his old home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
cITtzEhsHIp.

II yuo claim citizenship rights and
are not ou the rois or have business
before The Interior department, write
Immediately 10 W. W. Wright. regis
tered attorney, Corcorsn building
Wasbipgtsn, ID g. "a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
Christian Church.

At the A street Christian churo I
the revival meeting Is increasing 20
interest and the attendance is very
satisfactory. There will be three
special services today. Evangelist
Hamlin viii preach at II - n. TN
"Ten Reasons why Am Ioi an In
fdcl"
Al $3.50 p. m. there will o. Il special
service for aged people. Carriages
will be- sent for those who desire II.
A nice present as remembrance will
% be given the oldest person present.
At $ p. m. Rev Hamlin breaches
his powerful sermon on King Solo
mons Temple" All Free Masons
and their families are especially in
yited.
Sunday school at 9:4j AZ usual
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

For the better accommodation OF
the bidders W, H. Kelly a Co. archi
tocts, will let rne contract for the con
structlon Of the T. - Conlee brick
Monday afternoon at o'clock instead
OF Saturday afternoon
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

We loan money on intermarriod
surplus, ard lrd'Gn nnd with the re-
strictions removed; also city property.
JoinerKoller Realty Co, PostoHhce
building 3.3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

The w s. Smith Realty Co. has
begun campaign OF advertising
They have q lis' OF bargains In this
paper, Now watch their business
grow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
F. A. JUNY. Rector
Catholic Church.

Until our chmch is restored. ser.
vices viii be- held In the convent
chapel To-day two Holy Mass viii be
read, the first at y o'clock and the
second al 10 o'clock. At p. m ben
odiction. with the Blessed Sacrament
will be given.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Some OF our buggy and wagon paint
will make new vehicle cut OF your
old wagon OF buggy Paint Gusts III
Tie and it's little work To apply IL.
G +. j. RAMSEY, Druggist
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

We have an expert cleaner and
presser and make specially of la.
dies garments.
Gtf NEW STEAM LAUNDRY
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
Afraid OF Gasoline 4?

Then buy the blue flame oil stove.
It's safe, clean and cheap.
Gtf T. X. KEARNEY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Send your gloves and heitE thd or
silk) 20 the New Steam Laundry ana
have them cleaned. Charges Ia Ia 20
cents ou
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

We have the most fen siblc plan FOR
persons who wish TO borrow money on
real estate of any hr, N the city.
Joiner & Keller PostofIice building
40
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

w. A Denton, who suffered a par
alytic stroke almost Il week ago, Is
reported 10 be in a critical condition.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

PERSONAl.-iniormation wanted as
to the whereabouts OF Aaron Fein-
berg, born In Prussia Nov 81, 1875;
was last seen somewhere in Indian
Territory. There has been a will
left him by his parents Kindly
communicate with s. Folnberg. 1872
Brunswick avenue. Brooklyn, n. Y.
6
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Our millinery iits the face, looks
pleasing to the eye. selling very reas'
onable-thars why the demand for
our millinery h growing Visit our
parlors.
PARTISAN MILLINERY PARLORS
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
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2 The CHURCHES.
a = = y . . = = = 80 .
Central eaptist Church.

The usual Sunday service will be
held at the Central Baptist church
morning aud evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Cream Bakery barbecucd beef. the
finest fresh every day. Send your
bucket. John y. Imrie, 2O5, y Caddo
street. 29.lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

See our splendid stock Of Briar and
Meoschaum Pipes Nd yoHll know
what good pip values are. All prices
from &c to 81. We have the Tobac'
cos you'll like, too,
6 F, J. RAMSEY. Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

There were a number OF boozefs
up before Judge Gait yesterday charg-
cd with being drunk They all paid the
usual Rno Of $500 and were released.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Our laundry Ia open for one hour
Sunday morning from S tc Q To- The
accommodation OF call bundles
Gtt NEW STEAM LAUNDRY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Jewolry and brio a brac cheaper
than you ever dreamed Of buying IT,
at Hotchkiss
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
Special on counterpanes This Week

Make us mp 25 cent bundle Of
Hat work and include your counter
panes at the rate Of one cent each,
usual price 10 cents. washed and iron'
ed: no starch. Hold your bundles for
the red wagons. Phone 575.
6tf NEW STEAM LAUNDRY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

The ROYAL Neishbors Of America
are called TO meet at o'clock Tues.
day afternoon az the X. Of p hall.
also Tuesday night. Mrs. Counard who
organized the camp win be present
and instruct the team
MRS. G. S. JOB. Recorder
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

A small farm within the city limits
for sale al a bargain. Joiner a Keller,
3.9
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Marshmallow cakes at SClomons
Steam Bakery They are delicious. G.2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Replenish your iewelry aud table
ware while the big cost sale Is on
c. W. HOTCHkiSS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
SWEET POTATO Slips.

For sale by f. B. Puch, Main street.
Ardmore, !. r. 2.iw.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

We have several snaps In city prop
erty. See US AT once, Joiner Keller
Realty Co. 80
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Handsome umbrellas at about half
price at liotchliss'.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Airs p. $. Hyden is reported quite
sick
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
STRAWBERRIES

Fresh shipment daily at r. Is
PUGH'S. Phone 7i9. 19.im.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
Money TO loan on land..

No delay In Wheeler buildipg,
Ardmore. i y
Ada vi DREW a RAMSEY
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Good things to eal at soIomon's
Steam Bakery. t'2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
Good T ines to Eat.

Fresh eggs. big tat hens ana plcnty
uf vegetables at
PORTER STAPLES.
The Red Headed Grocer.
Gg Phone 59i.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

4. D. Hooper IL reported quite sick
with pneumonia
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Daily ArdmOroite soc per no.tn.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06
First Baptist Church.

II. L. WALKER. Pastor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-05-06

Sunday school at a:45 az usual
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-26
North Dakota Educators.

Special to the Herald.
Fargo, N. D., Dec. 26.-The North
Dakota Educational association open.
ed its annual convention here today
President p s. Berg Of Dickinson pre-
siding. There are large number of
teachers in the city and profitable
session is expected. Most of the pro.
gram is made up Of North Dakota
teachers, but several men of prom
inence from outside the State will be
heard. In addition to the general
sessions there will be meetings of the
superintendent, high school teachers,
normal school section and other de-
partments of the association. The re.
ports of the several officers show that
the association has made a gratifying
gain in its membership since the con-
vention held at Grand Forks last year.
Nearly 200 teachers are already here
and many more are expected before
tomorrow morning.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-26
LovENsERe HAS RESIGNED.
Office Assistant Attorney General Will
Retire January /.

Austin, Texas, Dec. 25.-Judge
Lovenberg, Jr., office assistant attor
ney general, has rendered his reslgna
ton to Attorney General Davidson, eff.
fective January ! next. Judge Loven,
berg's home is at Galveston, and he
returns to that city to practice law.
The resignation was accepted by Gen.
eral Davidson, and the latter has ap-
pointed J. T. Sluder of Waco to fill
the vacancy.
The relations between Judge Loven.
berg and Attorney General Davidson
have always been of the pleasantest,
aid the retirement of Judge Loven-
berg is entirely voluntary. He will de
vote his time in the future to the pros
ecution of his practice at Galveston.
He has been a most valuable aid to
the attorney generals department and
has been connected with the office for
the past several years.
Judge Sluder is one of the leading
lawyers of the McLennan county bar,
and the appointment came as a great
surprise to him. He has accepted the
position and will assume his duties on
the first of the new year.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-26

Special to the Herald.
Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 26.-Fort
Worth has capitulated to an invading
force of school teachers who have
taken possession of the city for the
three days Of their annual State con-
vention. The facilities for reaching
Fort Worth are such that the attend
ance at the present gathering prom
ises to establish a new high-water
mark. Many private homes have been
opened for the accommodation of the
visitors, and nothing is being left I'M
done in the way of providing for their
entertainment The program for the
three days of the convention provides
for interesting general sessions, which
will be supplemented by the meetings
of the several sections and depart
ments into which the association is di.
vided.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-26
Oklahoma Pedaqoaues.
,ecial to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Shawnee, Ok. Dec. eff a large
attendance and interesting program
make for success the present gather
ing of the school teachers of Oklahoma
and Indian Territory will be one of the
most profitable educational meetings
ever held in the Southwest. Arriving
trains today brought--seores Of teach.
SIS rr6a mi parts ~ tine tive terri
tories Though there appears still to
be some slight opposition to the plan
to unite all the teachers of the new
State into one general association, ii
is believed that the plan will be con
summated before the present meeting
has adjourned. During the coming
two days the two associations will hold
joint sessions, following the formal
opening this evening. The public
school system of the State of Okla
homa is to be exhaustively discussed
and attention will be given in the ad-
dresses and discussions to every
branch OF educational work from the
Kindergarten to the university.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-26
South Dakota Teachers.
,necial to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 26.-Seores
of delegates and visitors are here for
the twenty-fourth annual convention
of the South Dakota Educational as.
ISOLATION. Nearly all the leading edu.
Gators of the State are present. Prom.
inent among them are members of the
faculty of the State University, Yank-
ton college. and the Northern Normal
and Industrial school. The school SUI
perintendents of leading cities and
towns throughout South Dakota are
also on hand.
The formal opening of the conven-
ton takes place tonight in the opera
house. The invocation will be deliv-
cred by DR.. Frank Knox, pastor of the
First Congregational church, and y
welcoming address will be made by
Mayor Pillsbury. DR.. H. X Warren
of Yankton will respond to the greet
ing on behalf of the visitors. The an.
nual address of the president of the
association, Charles H. Lugg of Parks
ton, win also be delivered at the in
itial session.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-12-26
BOYS COSTLY JOKE.
Fireworks Stand and Three Other
Buildings Destroyed.

Houston. Texas, Dec. 23.-Just for
a joke and to see what it would do. a
small boy touched a lighted match to
the tempting fuse Of bunch of FIRE
crackers that. with a score Of other
punches, dangling on a tin, formed the
prominent part Of the stock of Tony
Profits fireworks stand at 1904 Cont
street, in the Fifth ward The bunch
acted in exactly the way firecrackers
always act under the circumstances:
other punches followed suit. Roman
candles and skyrockets joined in the
general disturbance. and a minute
after the match had been applied the
place was the scene Of a pyrotechnic
display that would do credit to a 10
cent show. As a result. the frame
house in which the stand was located
and barn were destroyed and two
other buildings were damaged. the
whole loss aggregating more than
s25OO.