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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
INVITED TO SERVE.
Lawson c Tres to Turn Over His
Proxies 20 Five Men.

Proxies 20 Five Men.
Des Moines. Ia. Feb. S.-Thomas W.
Lawson Of Boston called and invited
Governor C-mmins to serve with four
other distinguished ferormers of Amer
lea on a committee to which he will
turn OR his. New York Life and Mu-
tual Life Insurance company proxies
and which he asks attend the coming
annual meeting OF these two compa-
mics for the purpose of electing good.
hone IT. sound business men as direct
Grs.
Governor Cummins replied that he
would consider the proposition and
after "A conference with Governor
Johnson OF Minnesota, one OF te other
members. would make a definite an
swer. Mr.. Lawson told Mr.. Cummins
that the other members of the COM
mittee will be Governor Johnson OF
i~1esota. Senator La Toilette OF Wis
consin. Governor Broward OF Florida
and ex-Attorney General Monet Of
Ohio.
Alt sAlu llt AAtlu ltIElNEn AtA -
number of proxies from pOlicyholders
in the New York Life and Mutual life
Insurance companies OF New York
which with the others he expects to
get and which he is confident will
come In II the committee plan goes
through. will give him control of both
companies.
The proxies are so words1 that Mr
Lawson cannot vote them himself. He
must turn them over to a committee
OF unquestionably responsible men to
be named by him. which committee
will attend the annual meeting and
vote the proxies.
Mr.. Lawson also told Mr. CumminS
that he desired the committee to take
steps to have the New York statutes
amended to make majority OF tho
directors Of the two mutual companies
elected annually At present less thar
a majority are elected each year.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
SAID SECRETARY
TAFT WAS MAD
Wallace Stated That Secretary I'll
but Cursed Him.
CONDITIONS ONCANAL
Gave a Minute Account Of How He
Found Matters on the Isthmns
and Told of Difficulties
to Be Met.

washington. Feb S.-During the
course of his testimony before the
senate committees on inter-oceanic
canals John F. Wallace. former chief
engineer of the isthmian canal, said
that he did a years -ork and that
his successor had no benefit Of his
cause" hte said. THE secretary of
war told me he did not want IL. and
had no use for me except on the
isthmus as a directing engineer. He
was so angry in his treatment that he
all but cursed me-
He gave a minute account OF the
conditions he found there and the diff
nculties he encountered in getting
material and supplies and the delays
that occurred in filling requirements
While he was cabling to have the or
ders exploited. he said. he received
word from Adm'-al Walker that cable
grams cost money. lie was a delicate
hint he said, that he had better not
use the cables so much.
THE work / did" said Mr.. Wallace.
"extended over a complete year. TAX
ing in wet and dry seasons. a was
working along a definite programme
which ! int ded to put in writing in
my annual report and would have done
SO had been permitted to make
report. experimental with the
French excavators so as to tell wheth
er II would be the. more economical TO
use or destroy these machines. which
cost pr oably sSOOOOOOO expert
mented far enough to know that these
machines were not fit for use"
Mr.. Wallace does not favor the
eight-hour day. He thought the man
In charge should be permitted TO get
his labor anywhere. He said employees
were well fed. He said If the work
was dor by contract IT would Increase
the cost 20 per cent.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
HoMEseEKERs START.
Thousands of Them Depart For the
West and Southwest.

Thousands of Them Depart For the
West and Southwest.
Chicago. Feb. S.-The Record Herald
says; Between $4,000 and 25,OOt
homeseekers started for the west and
southwest Tuesday through the gate.
way OF Chicago, for Memphis. st. Louis
Kansas City and Omaha, according to
declarations by passenger men who
have been closel ywatching the move
ment. which has been going on evci
since cheap rates were put into effect
late last fall. They said this move
ment was record-breaker and thai
more people sought homes in the south-
west in the last three months than ever
before during a similar period.
"John Sebastian, passenger traffic
manager of the Rock Island. who has
just returned from the southwest. said
the movement of homeseekers I'm that
direction Is almost beyond belief"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
HORSES AND MULES BURN.
Eight of the Former and Span Of the
Latter Perish In Flames.

Forth Worth, Feb. Sire at an early
hour Wednesday morning destroyed
the barn of ]. L. Green. near East Front
Street bridge. Eight horses. a span Of
mules and a large quantity Of feed
were destroyed. 1t is believed the fire
originated from matches dropped by
boys playing In the barn.
n. T. Stubs, formerly secretary Of
the Commercial club. died suddenly at
o'clock wednesday morning. Oedemia
Of the brain. following grippe. was the
cause. He was about as usual Tues
day and his death is a great sur
prise.
]. F. Leblanc, general passenger agent
Of the Cotton Belt, has called a meet
ing of immigration agents at Mount
Pleasant Feb. IL to organize a perina-
nent immigration and industrial assoc
citation to aid freight and passenger de-
partments in the work of colonizing
the country contiguous to the Texas
line.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
HAPPENINGS CONDENSED.

Snow fell in several parts OF Texas
Tuesday
over 10000 cattle were inspected In
1905 In Oklahoma.
a naval recruiting office has been
opened at Ardmore
A Romrn Catholic hospital is to h.
established at Muskogee
Guthrie chief or p, ice says all sa-
looms were closed Sunday.
Body OF late King Christian OF Den
mark will be Inferred on 18th
Death OF young daughter OF MexI-
can consul at Chicago is being investi-
gated
a commercial club with forty-three
members has been organized at Hick-
DRY. l. T.
Sleet in Louisiana as far south as
Opelousas and in Mississippi damaged
wires and trees.
Town Marshal Johnson Of Clarkes-
Vile. T r. was shot and killed while
trying TO make an arrest.
\ bill to prevent slot machines at
railroad stations will be introduced IN
che Oklahoma legislature
Georgia travelling men win ask legis-
lnture to pass n law making II obliga-
tory to have clean sheets for each no.
eel guest
owing To his eyes. Secretary Hester
Of the New orleans Cotton Exchange.
win ta..e two months vacation on
Pacific coast
The two little boys Of John Sheleau
I'm the Kaw reservation while playing
with matches set the barn on fire. Il
was consumed and the boys barely
got out.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
SPECIAL MEDALS ORDERED.
Will Be Given to Those Who Defend.
ed Port Arthur.

~ VI -
St Petersburg. Feb. S-Medals for
all those who participated in the war
with japan have been ordered, accord
ing to an imperial rescript published
in Russk Invalid. Those who defend
ed Port Arthur are singled out for spe-
cial distinction. They will be given q
silver medal and light bronze medals
will be bestowed on those who wree
engaged in battles on the land or sea
Soldiers who were not under fire will
receive dark bronze medals.
Gossip IS busy with changes at adj
miralty. The Slovo. which usually is
well informed on naval matters. says
Admiral Bireliff minister OF marine
has been succeeded by Admiral Dikoff
and that Admirals Shouknin and Balk-
nif have been chosen for the posts OF
vice minister's Of marine. recently ere.
ated
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
MANsLAueATga CHARGED.
Boy Was Killed In an Unlicensed Fistis
Bout at colma.

San Francisco. Feb. S.-As result
Of the autopsy performed upon the body
Of Alexander DOWN. the boy who was
killed in an unlicensed prizefight at the
Colma clubs pavilion at Colma on
Monday night by chiefie johnson. the
charge Of manslaughter has been placed
against Johnson and his whereabouts
is being sought by the sheriff OF SAN
mateo county and by local police.
Owing TO the difficulty in securing
witnesses the inquest has been post
poned until Friday afternoon.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
Six Texans Opposed.

Washington. Feb. s.-The Mallory
National quarantine blu In amended
form was approved by caucus OF
thirty southern representatives and
one senator. the only negative votes
being cast by six Texas representa-
tives. As amended Senator Mallory
will reintroduce the bill in the senate
and Representative Williams will in
troduce It in the house and urge its
passage as representing the views OF
the south on the extension OF Federal
control OF both maritime and inter-
state quarantine
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
MeGreaor Has Fire.

McGregor. Tex. Feb. s.-By fire
here Tuesday night the First National
bank building and fixtures were dam
aged $1,000 and Independent telephone
plant the same amount. The postof.
flee sustained $1,000 damage. The pub
lie library. IN the bank building was
damaged a few hundred dollars. few
offices suffered somewhat.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
To Be Held At washinuton.

Washington. Feb. THE thirty
third annual reunion of the National
Association of Mexican War Veterans
will be held at this city Feb. 22 and %
II will be the first reunion he'd at the
national capital since 1888. Mrs Moore
Murdoch Of this city. secretary OF the
association. is in charge of the ar
rangements.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
SINGULAR MIsHAP.
Lad, Thrown by Runaway Into Sand
Bank Face Downward.

Crimes. Okla, Feb. S.-Mrs. Anne
croneger. aged seventy. and daughter
Mrs. Zelphia Myers, We're isjured in
a runaway accident. the former fatal
ly. Mrs. lIyers was thrown face down
ward with such force into a Nsand
bank that she narrowly escaped from
suffication. Mrs. Myers accidently
dropped line and then lost control
OF the team.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
ANOTHER ROBBED.
Postoffiee at EufauIa, !. T., Burglar
lied Some Nights Ago.

Eufaula. l. T.. Feb. Sit has been
discovered here that the Eufaula post
office has been robbed Of large guam
tity OF mail by some one. who rifled
the mail boxes. 1t is. believed that
Paul Carey. the negro who robbed the
Muskogee and South McAlester post
offices. stopped here on his way to
South McAlester. Carey. who was ar
rested at South McAlester. made a
full confession to robbing the post
office there and at Muskogee and also
implied that he robbed the postoffics
at Tulsa
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
Stricken While Handshakino.

Kingfisher. Okla. Feb s.-while
shaking hands at wedding reception.
Mrs w Harmon OF DeKalb county.
Missouri. was stricken with paralysis
and soon died. She had Just shaken
hands with the groom The lady was
visiting q sister here
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
MET FEARFUL FATE.
"The Circle of Death" Left Tracks and
Occupant Dying.

Chicago. Feb. S.--A cable dispatch
TO the Tribune from Lisbon says: While
the well known Parisienne performer
Mile. Mauricia Dethiers. was giving her
act called ''The Circle Of Death" at the
circus her" her automobile left the
track and crashed into the arena. Her
chest was crushed and her arms anf
limbs were broken Surgeons report
that she Is dying Many women among
the spectators tainted. a part Of the
great crowd present made a demonstra-
ton against the performance and
threatened to burn the circus.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
Bill For New District.

Washington, Feb. s. Senator Lc1g
Of Kansas has introduced in the SEN
ate bill creating the Twenty eighth
recording district IN Indian Territory.
II will be in the Cherokee nation A
bill has also been introduced providing
terms of Federal court at Bartlesville
and Wllburton.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
ADDRESSED BY COCHRAN.
Says It Is cnly Means to Check Public
Ownership Theory.

Washington, Feb. S.-Congressman
Bourlze Cochran addressed the house
Wednesday in favor of the railroad rate
bill. While he did not consider 1t o
pcnacea for all evils. it was the most
wholesome manifestion of unanimous
public determination to deal with the
rate evil. It was the ONLY means by
which public ownership could be stop
ped, and check the most plasuible ar
gument OF the Socialists. Mr.. Cochran
had been speaking but few minutes
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
YERKEs HOSPITAL.
Miner Says He Does Not Know Whs.
His Wife VIII Do.

New York. Feb. s.-wilson Miner
said that he knew nothing OF Mrs.
Miners plans regarding the Yerkes
hospital, provision for which was made
in the viii OF the late Charles T.
Yerkes.
she does not care to talk about it,
he declared. IF there are any differ
ences between her and the executors
OF the estate ovr the hospital ques-
Il n. sh IS keeping it to herself am
not I'm a position to venture an opinion
as to what she may do. Perhaps she
may ges money from another source
than the estate. but I don't know
whether she will try"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
FORTY YEARS AN INVALID.
Mrs. A. w. Bennett, Mother In. Law
Of 3. r. Yoakum, Dies.

San Antonio. Feb. S.-Mrs. A. w
Bennett. mother-in-law OF 3. F. Yoa-
KUN and widow Of A. w Bennett well
known at one time in this city died
Tuesday night after a period of in
validism covering forty years. Mrs.
Bennett had been gradually sinking
for some time.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
Fatal Fun.

Orange. Tex. Feb. s.-while Eddie
and Ashworth Williams. little negro
boys and cousins. were playing with a
target rife Eddie was shot in the head.
his brains oozing out The boy lived
twenty-four hours.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
SHOT FOUR TIMES.
Young Man Meets His -ath at Hands
of Unknown Individual.

Jewett, Tex. Feb. ga young man
named c. F. Hagoog. from Grand Sa-
line, Tex. was shot and killed at n
railroad camp about four miles north
of here. He was returning from
saloon out close TO the Houston and
Texas Central right of way. and in
passing Patrick Foley's camp, got in
to row and was shot four times
Officers failed to findd out who did
the shooting. Foley received fearful
would In a hand.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
ROGERS TAKES POISON.
Former Marshal Of Shreveport Leave.
Pathetic Note to Loved Ones.

Hot Springs. Feb. Samuel Clay
Rogers. a former marshal OF Shreve-
port La. committed suicide during
Tuesday night AZ boarding house. TAX.
ing poison. He was q married man ant
leaves several children. His wife is tn,
daughter Of former Treasurer Pickett
OF Louisiana. He had been a clerk FOR
Cooper Bros Transfer company OF
Shreveport He left pathetic note tc
bis widow and children.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
WONDERFUL GORGE.
II Is Fourteen Miles Long and Eighteen
Hundred Feet Deep.

Austin, Feb. s.-News reached here
that DIR. W. b. Phillips. formerly head
OF the Texas mineral survey Of the
university. has discovered In Brewster
county at natural forge fourteen miles
and 1900 feet deep. He is preparing
an expedition to explore this wonder
full canyon.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
ALVIN ASSOCIATION APPEALS.
Claims Express Weighing Estimates
Injure Truckgrowers.

Austin. Feb. S.-Notice OF hearing
has been issued by the railroad com
mission to all EXPRESS companies OPP
Grating I'm Texas that II will on Feb. 20
take up and consider the petition Of the
Alvil Fruit and Truck association for
estimated weights on vegetables IN
crates Of 12x12 inches. 30 pounds. and
crates 16xl4. 40 pounds. The petition
ers declare that the present system
of actual weights on vegetables Is
working a great hardship on truck
growers.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
Voted to Abolish pispensary.

Columbia, S. c. Feb. S.-The house
Of representatives passed by twenty
three majority the Morgan bin to
abolish the state dispensary. The bill
already has passed the senate.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08

jackson. Miss. Feb Sire at West
Station. about forty miles north Of
Jackson. destroyed six business hous IS
a bank and a livery stable. causing
loss OF 100000. The fire ragged eight
hours
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
Promlnent eaIveston Man pIes.

Galveston Feb. S.--walter c. zones
once mayor and twice chief Of police. Is
dead. He had much land on the bay
shore.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
Thirty Six Bodies Recovered.

Victoria. b. c.. Feb. S.-Thirty-six
bodies OF Valencia victims have been
recovered. including twelve brought in
1onday-nine men and three women.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
To Be Held April 7.

ST. Petersburg. Feb. S.-The cleo
lions to the national assembly win be
held April T.. The national assembly
will be convened April rs.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
Hold 20 Grand Jury.

Denison, Feb. s.-Jamcs Foster
charged with killing B. =. Kinsey. was
held without bond 10 the grand jury.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08
Declared OF

Humble. Tex. Feb. son workers
have declared strike off
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08

Telephone 755 to sell your second
hand furniture. 6-Im
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-08

See D. 81. McNsughton, Watch
maker and JeweIer, for all wants In
his line. 9-tf
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-11-23


There was a pleasant gathering at
the home OF Wallace Filler on Tues
day, November 20 in celebration OF
his sixty-dfth birthday. The guests
present were John Egan, DR.. ". h
FarrOW and j. n Stewart A fine
dinner was served and pleasant time
enjoyed COmrade ]. A Trent was
invited but was not able TO attend
Mr.. Egan was formerly in the en-
plOy OF Mr.. Filler working at the car
penteF trade Dr. FarroW was in the
confederate army in the civil war and
Filler and Stewart were his opponents
in the civil strife. One Of the pleas
antries INDUCED in was to the effect
that this was a new order, The Sons
Of the Revolution" and the doctor be-
ing the only rebel would be q good
man for past master" After the re-
past q bout was had at target prac-
tee
Mr.. Filler was born at Youngstown,
Pa, November 20, 1912, and came to
Sherman county twenty years ago.
Age as its fnirmities and limitations
but the host made the best score at
the target
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-11-23
oNEAn LUCKY NAN.
IN Breaking the Tie, Tipped Dollar
Turned I'm His Favor.

In last weeks paper, we overlook
ed mentioning the fact that in the tie
vote between George O7Nea1 and n.
= AlbertsOns candidates for county
commissioner in the First district, the
tie vas broken by lot and in favor OF
M ONeaL
When the board Of county commits
siOners had canvassed the vote on
commissioner, the official count stood
just the same as the unofficial count,
20 votes apiece. The two candidates
were present and It was agreed TO de-
termine the tie BY Tipping a dollar,
two best out Of three Mr.. AIbertson
took heads" and Mr. O-Neaf tails -
and the dollar went Up for the first
time, coming down with heads I'D for
Albertson- The second time it show
ed tails up-One apiece 1t was sent
Up the third time and ratified down on
the floor with the fate-carrying index
OF tails which made George O'NeaI
county commissioner for six years.
Mr.. AibertsOn, who has been a
faithful and conscientious officer, re-
tires In January and Mr.. O'Neal sue
ceeds 70 his place. Mr.. O'Neal IS a
good farmer and business man and
viii give OF his ability to the minister
ing OF the cOunty's affairs
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-11-23

ty, but strong In your condemnation
Of WilfuI dishonesty and untruthful-
ness.
Practice courage, candoF and capa-
city. Never compromise q conviction,
surrender principle, or beg for quar-
ter.
s'Hew to the line; let the chips fan
where they may"
Do your duty and let results take
care Of themselves.
Worship at the shrine Of Love-
Beauty, Virtue and Talent
Fear nothing only to do wrong.
Acknowledge no master but your
highest convictions Of right
Reason impaFtiaIIy on all things;
for the plane OF reason is the field
upon which the conflict OF every Op-
iniOn must sooner or later be fought.
Be always ready and willing 60 as
sist and defend the right and equally
ready and willing TO condemn and op-
pose the wrong.
Yours for advancement,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-11-23
HUGH DYATT REAL r.: .ad s MIEhTd

Being now sole owner Of the above
business, will deal in Farm, Ranch
and City Property in western Kansas
and eastern Colorado, also in some
promising Mining Property as cOndi-
tons will permit.
1t is the intention TO pursue a legi-
innate, reliable and energetic course;
to take an Interest in everything that
tends to the welfare Of the cOmmuni-
". to the extent Of my ability and Op-
pOrtunity, and by honorable, square
dealing TO secure and retain the con-
fdence and q fair share Of the patron
age OF all good citizens. Every citizen
should have a local as well as national
pride in advancing the interest Of their
locality.
This place is in the proper cOndi-
ton for a few good men to shape the
minds and character Of the commune
ty; with that object in view, / here
with submit q few thoughts:
Be charitable 70 the person who
errs, for lack Of intelligent or abiH-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-11-23

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO
Purchase School Land--The under
signed hereby gives notice that he viii,
on the 18TH day Of November, 1906,
make an application to the probate
court Of Sherman county. Kansas- to
purchase the following described
school land situated in the organized
county Of Sherman, Kansas, viz: The
northeast quarter, northwest quarter,
southwest quarter, southeast quarter,
OF the northeast Quarter of section s6-
township z, range 80. He names the
following persons 70 prove his settle
ment. continuous residence. and i'm
provements, viz: Hugh Lister, resi-
denee Brewster KAN and Elmer Cad
well residence Edison kan
Done at GOOdIand, county Of Shsr-
man. Kansas this 18th day OF NoTem-
Der, 1905.
WALTER BABBTTT,
Nov 1873 Petitioner.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-11-23

State Of Kansas, county Of Sherman,
S. / ". S Coleman, cashier Of said
bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true; that said
bank has no liabilities, and is not in
dOrser on any note or obligation, other
than shown on the above statement,
to the best Of my knowledge and be-
lief. So help me God.
W. S. COLEMAN, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 21st day Of November, 1906.
CHARLES NORMAN,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Commission expires on the oath
day Of October, 1900
Correct-Attest:
z. T. MURPHY,
r. A KENT,
J. ED STEVENS,
Directors.
To John Q. Royce, Bank Commission
er, Topeka, Kansas.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-11-23
Famous Strike Breakers

The most famous strike breakers in
the land are Dr.. Kings New Life Pills
When liver and bowels go on strike
they quickly settle the trouble, and the
purifying work goes right on. Best
cure for constipation, headache and
dizziness. Csc at T A SteyensOn's
drug store.