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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20
.PALESTINE-PARIS
RAILROAD PROJECT
IS Backed BY THE YoAKUM SYN
DlcATE-R. A. BAKER AT THE
HEAD.

Sulphur Springs, Texas, Nov. 10
Il Is learned that r. H. Baker, presi-
dent of the Trinity and Brazos Valley
railroad, is at the head of the pro-
jected road to be built from Palestine,
TEXAS, to Paris, a distance of 40
miles. passing through this place. The
Survey for the route has just been COM
pteted under the direction of II. L.
Erisman of Buffalo, n. Y. There has
bhen much secrecy connected with the
pieamsnary preparations for building
the liDle. Mr.. Baker is one of the per-
sonal Representatives in Texas of B.
F. ffakum, chairman of the Rock Is
land hnd Frisco executive boards, and
II M supposed that the new line will
be A part of the Yoakum system. 1t
viii connect with the Paris-St Louis
division of the Frisco at Paris, and
wsSh the International and Great
Northern at Palestine. By building
tn proposed line about fifty miles
solIfhwest from Palestine connection
w0sp be made with the r.Inity and
BID &os Valley, another of the Yoakum
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
OF Oklahoma Opened Today-ProbabI,
Be in Session Sixty Days.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Guthrie, Ok, Nov. 20.-The Okla.
homa constitutional convention opened
today, and will probably be in session
sixty days. Ninety-eight of the one
hundred and twelve delegates are
Democrats and are in a position to
dictate every feature of the new State
charter. W. H. Murray of Tishomingo
will be elected president of the con.
vention.
The convention organized by elect
ing VIM. Mop. hurry president, Peter
Hanraty vice president, John M.
Young secretary, and Rev. Frank Nay
Tor chaplain. Henry Johnston of Perry
called the convention to order.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20
Chance of Venue.

The case OF the State VS.. Henry Mel
son, Ellis Nelson and Easau Nelson
charged with murder, and which was
tried at Crockett, resulting in a hung
jury. has been transferred to the An.
derson county district court.
These men are charged with the
killing OF Mrs. Robert Alexander in
1901, in Houston county. At the time
of the killing some men went to the
home Of Robert Alexander, and in a
fight which ensued Alexander and his
wife were killed. Some convictions
have already been secured for the
killing of Alexander.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20

morning and was wrecked, resuItinl
in the death of two persons and th,
fatal injury of three others.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20
Trans-Mississippi Congress.

special 10 the Herald.
Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 2O.-The
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Con
gress convened here today at noon.
Secretary Root will speak tonight. II.
ID. LOyeland of San Francisco, F. B.
Thuber Of New York are scheduled
to speak this afternoon. The conyen-
ton will organize this afternoon by APP
pointing committees. Many promin-
ent persons are present as delegates.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20
'sNENtN INJURED
IN HOTEL PANIC
PROPERTY VALUED AT ONE HUN
DRIED AND TEN THOUSAND DOL
LARS WAS DESTROYED.

Special to the Herald.
Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 2O.-Property val.
ned at one hundred and ten thousand
dollars was destroyed, two firemen
were injured, and a general hotel panic
resulted early this morning as a result
OF a FIRE in a six story Canal street
building. A large number Of employees
were without work when they arrived
this morning. None of the guests of
the hotel were injured.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20
ALL DUG UP.
Aitfpan, Rockefeller and Others Help
\ Cd Republican Campaign Fund.
special to the Herald.

special to the Herald.
Albany, n. Y, Nov. 2O.-Morgan an
I6lockefeller were among the contrib
altofs to the State campaign fund of
New York. The New York Republican
dAounty committee expended three hun
died ana three thousad dollars. Nor
q ~ gave one thousand, George w. Per
kihrs and E. p. Garry gave a thousand
ed ch. Rockefeller gave two hundred,
aII1 two other men contributed TWEEN
" ave hundred each
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20

WOMAN CONVICTED
OF MANSLAUGHTER
MRS. JENNIE ANDERSON CONVICT.
ED OF BEATING HER STEP.
DAUGHTER TO DEATH.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Youngstown. Ohio, Nov. 2O.-Mrs.
Jennie Anderson, convicted of man
slaughter, was today refused a new
trial and sentenced to fifteen years il
the penitentiary. The woman collar
ed when sentence was passed on h
Mrs. Anderson was accused of beating
her 6-year-old stepdaughter to death.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20
Reversed Conviction.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. 20.-The
supreme court today reversed the con
victiOn of George Gordon, convicted
of the murder of his wife in Cole
county ten years ago. The prisoner
was discharged. VIM. Spaugh was sen.
fenced to hang January 10 for the muir.
der of Sheriff Polk of Ion county, and
Arthur Spaugh was given a life sen.
tence for completely in the same crime.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20
Town Wiped Out.

Special to the Herald.
Baltimore. Md, Nov. 2O.-Stockton,
this State, is reported wiped out by a
fire which ragged there this morning.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20
Demurrers to Be Heard.

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov 2O.-Federal
Judge Lands today set December 10 as
the date for argument on demurrers
filed by the Standard Oil company to
the Indictments charging the company
with giving rebates.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20
JUMPED FROM TRAIN
CONVICT ESCAPED
THE TRAIN WAS RUNNING SIXTY
MILES AN HOUR AND DID NOT
STOP WHEN MAN JUMPED.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Charleston. w. Va, Nov. 2OEWill
farrell escaped from Federal officers
this morning by jumping from a train
running at the rate of sixty miles an
hour. The train did not stop, and it is
supposed FARRELL was killed.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-20
RUNAWAY TRAIN
KILLED TWO MEN
AND FATALLY INJURED THREE
oTHERs-wAs WRECKED WITH
ABOVE RESULTS.

Special TO the Herald. N
Asheviile, N. G., Nov. 2O.-zA train IN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16

Local Red Men last evening did them
selves proud when they entertained in
royal manner, John w. Cherry of Nor
folk, Va, Great lncohonee of the Great
Council OF the United States; Joseph
Farrar of Philadelphia, Great Junior
Sycamore of the Great Council, and
Thomas X. Donnalley of Philadelphia,
Past Great lncohonee. Red Mems Hall
was not large enough for this notable
demonstration, and 10 was held in Turn
Hall, ON French street above Eighth
The attendance was large and great in
terest was manifested. Nearly every
tribe in the State was represented. not
withstanding the unfavorable weather.
Many ladies were present. The hall was
tastefully decorated.
Wilson BrooKs Of Chicago, Ill.,, Great
Chief of Records of the Great Council of
the United States. was TO have been
guest, but he became IN in Baltimore a
few days ago with acute gastritis. and is
now confined TO his room in the C0nlin-
entail Hotel in Philadelphia. He is im-
proving, however, and his condition is
not now alarming.
Great Sachem Charles Mclnlire presid-
ed and introduced the other speakers
| Pleasing music was furnished by the
/ First Infantry Orchestra and the Temple
Male Quartette A large number of the
great chiefs of Delaware, as we'll as the
/ guests, occupied seats ON the platform.
Rev. r. r. Stephenson. Past Great
Sachem of Maryland, made the opening
invocation. The guests were welcomed to
the city by Mayor Horace Wilson, who
made a pleasing speech.
! Great IWnnhnunn & fhassrts tttnIn tl....
talk in which he congratulated the Red
Men of Delaware upon their excellent
work, which has not been surpassed hv
any other State. The tour of Great IN
cohonee Cherry and the other great
chiefs in the party was begun last No
vember in the west, the object being to
encourage the good work of the oreani-
| cation, and 1t was decided 10 extend the
trip to the east. The party has con-
sumed about 10 days. In which time IL
has visited IA States and 80 cities. i'm
| which 55 addresses were made The
party has Travelled about $4,000 miles.
Mr.. Cherry spoke of the extent of the
Improved Order of Red Men. which or
ganiled In the Sons of Liberty. formed at
Fort Minlin. Subsequent TO this orrani-
zation in 1894 the Order of Red Mon was
formed in Baltimore. changes being made
IN The policy of the Sons of Liberty. The
Red Men, he pointed out, have contrib
uted more largely 10 the patriotic wars
Of the country in proportion than any
other organization. ne said there had
been great deal Of eXaggcration about
the initiation, an of the former rudeness
having been eliminated. IL is an oraani.
cation of the highest class of gentlemen.
which today has 100000 members. and
before the next Great Council session In
Dallas, Tex be predicted. 90 win have
more than half million of the most pa.
uiotc citizens of the United States.
Mr. Cherry told of the presentation
last week, to President Roosevelt. bv Tho
Great Council. of set of resolution.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16
SHOOTING ARRAY
An R4&,ing Incident related In the cit,
Court.


An Ixdting Incident Related In the city
Court.
In tbs Municipal Court. this morn
ing, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Shuster
told CT an exciting attempt Of Austin
Donovan, brother of Mrs. Shuster
TO shoot both man and wife at No. 81
Lincoln street, where Donovan boarded
Mr.. Shuster, Ia telling OF the affair,
said that upon bis arrival at bis home
yesterday about noon his wife told him
that Donovan had been making trouble
and threatened 10 do him. Witness
said he vent 20 sleep, telling his wife
TO call him whom Donovan came In.
She called and in order TO BLUFF Dono-
van MI Shuster said BIO brought his
ordered him TO leave the house In two
minutes. Mr.. Shuster said he saw
that Donovan intended TO grnpple with
him, and he set the gun In the corner.
Donovan, he alleged, grabbed up the
gun and witness said he ran out of the
house, alamming the doors after him,
and a load OF shot followed him, tear
ing hole through the door.
Mrs. Shuater said she would have
been struck BY the first shot had her
"N''"HN hpt FNnhot AeA hbNh oAa Nub
OF range.
After the first shot, she said, she
ran up stairs and Donovan followed her
Getting her in a corner upstairs Mrs.
Shuater said that Donovan asked
where Shuster was.
- told him that my husband had
gone from the house. said the wit
ness. Then 1 will kin you, be said,
as he pointed the gun right ut me.
leaned TO one side just as he shot and
the powder burned my arm.
Have you anything to say 20 asked
Judge Cochran of the prisoner.
Donovan said he did not intend to
shoot any body, but only shot the gun
of 30 that no one could hurt him
with 10.
lie was held in 81, 900 bail for the
Court Of General Sessions.
John II. Powell, colored, charged
with committing breach Of the peace,
had a hearing. He pleaded guilty,
but evidence In the case was heard.
Richard Gibbs, ooloied said he wat
ying his prayers rrior 10 going &
bed &C go Christiana street when he
heard Powell quaTrelinR with EmmI
Shookley and trying to Drive her from
the house. Witness did not see Powell
hit the girl Emma Shookley testifieC
that Powell beat her. Powell was held
under a ESQ peace bond.
Alonzo hoiano, charged with acting
in n disofdery manner, vas fined $40
Cecilia Spires was committed to tn,
care of Agent Stout of the S. p. Q. @
She was charged with being in
corrigible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16

42x36 Pillow Cases, aHc re-
duced to 1oc.
45x36 lIemstitched Pillow
Cases, reduced from ctoI2 nc.
8Ix9o Sheets, SOC.
8Ixoo Hemstitched Sheets,
7sc.
"a yard wide Unbleached
Sheeting Muslin, I9c a yard.
"a yard wide White Sheehng
Muslin, zoe a yard.
IS yards Of White Muslin for
csc,
One yard wide Hill Muslin,
Sc yard,
~ yard pieces Of English Long
Cloth at 9oc, S1.Is, sI.4o and
.SI.7o.
SO left of the sample Bed
Spreads, at a third under the
regular prices.
A full size silkoline covered
Quilt, filled with pure white cot
ton, at CSC. Every Blanket and
Quilt in our stock reduced in
price.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16
Dress Goods

AT a greater saving than ever.
The greatest buying opportunity
of the season.
8 pieces Of our regular soc
mixed Cloths reduced to SOC a
yard.
$3.50 Skirting, IS in. wide,
reduced to csc yard.
sI.oo Skirting reduced 10 79c
a yard.
25c Serges now Ioc yard.
81 inch wide Broadcloth, all
colors, reduced to CSC yard.
soin. wide black Pebble Cloth
reduced TO o5c. a yard.
3S in. wide black soc Wolfe at
500 a yard.
piece of a black French
Crepon reduced from sI.so to
soc yard.
sI.oo Plaid Silks now 7oc a
yard.
7sc Plaid Silks, SOC yard.
All colors and black Taffeta
Silks at soc yard.
Our special yard wide black
Taffeta Silk at sI.oo and SI.2s
are sure to please you.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16
PROBABLY FATALLY HURT.
Walter Hopes Accidentally stabbed with
Butcher knife.

walter Hopes Accidentally stabbed with
Butcher knife.
Walker Hopes of New Garden, Pa.
who for over quarter of century
was butcher in this city, susta ined a
peculiar accident yesterday afternoon
at the slaughterhouse at New Garden,
which IL is feared may result in his
death.
lie assisted in the killing Of a
number Of calves and lambs aud had
completed the work and was wipinR
of the handle of a sharp-pointed knife,
when the blade slipped from his grasp.
and as it fell on the cutting block he
tried TO stop it from falling and the
point of the knife entered the stomach.
cutting through a number Of arteries
and causing internal as we'll as external
bleeding.
Dr. Ross Of the German Hospital,
Philadelphia, vas summoned aud he
was assisted by Dr. Clifford Of Avon
dale, Dr.. Reynolds OF Kenneth Square
and Dr. Bullock Of Chatham.
The condition OF the Injured man
was so critical this morning that an
his relatives remained at the house.
Isaac :. Hopes, who has stalls in
the Third street market, where his
father stood for many years, was not
at the stand today and the place was
IN charge Of George HagRetty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16

was asked what no thought OF IN, ~
country, when he answered, ,lIl
country is beautiful, but awiully N''
ing 10 repose.
: MANY people" said the olsnVs
"think Of religion as something
are going to get. There 10 nolnihs
get, but all to give. This age y
much lacking Of Christianity, tn"
sometimes makes US wonder u We Il
living 10 a Christian land. -
are so busy with household uu.S1
social duties, business duties tna' ~
never think Of God. =" III
The bishop in bis closing iem'is M
cautioned the young men o.
brotherhood to cultivate the splH
worship and to bring otnsi Az
worship; to initiate the spirit u ~
wise men of old. "Prove not VIA -
can get out Of it, but what We
give" be said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16

Rev. DR.. o. +. Flitpo, who for the
PAST ~ years has been travelling secre-
tary Of the American Baptist fublica-
tion Society OF philadelphia. has
resigned his position on account of
his ill health and has been succeeded
by Rev. Samuel G. Mel Of phila.
delphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16

The following officers of Blue Rock
Council, Legion OF the Red Cross. were
Installed last nighl: Past Commander.
James Hcaiherton; Commander. NJ r..
Bradford; Nice-Commandcr w. j. Finney.
lclate, W. q. Snelzler; Recorder. 4. Il.
Gmulhumi financial Scribe. n. w Self
yer; Treasurer 7. j. Sullivan: Wardcr II
g. Williamson; Sentinel. John Dunbar.
Trustees II G. Williamson. John Dunbar.
q. Raymond Representative TO Grand
Lodge, +. p. Gmuthum; Alternate. n. G.
Williamson A smoker followed the in
stallation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Momen's Homo and Foreign Mis-
sifnary Societies OF the First Presby-
terrain Church will be held at the
home Of Mrs. James L. Price, No. .
East Thirteenth street, this evening
at S O'Clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16
NOT ENOUGH WORSHIP
Declared Bishop Coleman IN Chester
Last Night

Last Night.
There is not enough Worship in
this lard, said bishop Coleman. ia
an address to the Brotherhood OF ST.
Andrew at ST. Paul's T.. L. Church.
Chester, Pa. Continuing, he said: ii
doubt II the average man or woman
devotes $50 hours In year to the
worship Of the King. 1 mean BY that
real worship, not going to cLuich
alone, but with the true sense Of
worship. "
Bishop Coleman spoke OF the inoou-
sistency of people. Their daily action
was so unlike worship. Yet If a mau
was asked the question, would he
like to 20 TO heaven, " be would answer
10 the Affirmative, but his very action
a few minutes later would denote bis
inoonsistency. lie defined the duty
and privilege Of worship, and said he
believed, like the EnRlishman who
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16

The contract for furnishing the
woodwork for 10 rooms in the new
Capitol at Harrisburg, Pa, has been
received by the local plant of the
American Oar and Foundry Co.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16
DEPARTURE OF DELEGATES.

To Attend the Annual Convention OF the
National Hoard OF Trade.
The Wilmington delegates to the
annual CONVEX tiun of the National
boaid Of Trade left at 8 o'clock this
morning for Washington, where the
sessions will be held. 4 be convention
oreued this morning and will be in
session the remainder Of the week.
There will be oelegates from all parts
Of the United S aies.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16
STEAMSHIP IS BREAKING UP
Battered by the Onslaught OF
Terrific Waves.
HONORS AND REWARD FOR Casio
Brave Captain VIII Receive
Diamond Medal.

His Heroic WORK In Saving Sixty People
from the stenmship cherokee 90 Do APP
propriately Recognised Capt Archibald
a. Last Leaves tho Doomed Vessel
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16

a euehre and dance will be given in
Eden Hall on Tuesday, January 23d,
oy the Pioneer Litsfary Association.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16
E. B. Riley

Our January Sale of the leading of the year.
We selling hundreds of articles and below cost
during this month pays sacrifice goods this month and
we doing in each Department.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16

Joseph =. MoHugh. proprietor Of the
Hotel Ponce De leon. at Eighth and
Church streets and Miss Ottelia Greinor
were married last night az the parochial
residence of the Sacred Heart Catholic
church by Rev. Hugo paff.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16

Impure blood runs you down-maAe' Burl
an easy victim for organic disease .orsl
dock Blood hitters purihes the pioo-
thu cause-builds you up"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16

Miss Marion j. Hukill is spending
the winter with her sister, Mrs. p. A.
Hutchinson, at Detroit, Mich.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16
WEDDINGS.


William G. Chesney and Miss Hannah
Simms, both of this city. were married on
Saturday at Che parsonage OF Union NJ. u.
Church, by Row. r. II. Adams, ID. d..
pastor Of the church
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-16

Park Commissioner J Newlin Cav
tnrop' who was recently operated upon
At the Homeopathic Hospital. Is improv-
ING rapidly although be Is still az the hos
rit1
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
Fruit Crop Rating is Low.

Michigan will share In the wonder
full crop yield which the United States
promises now TO supply 70 the.--world' 3
deficiency, unless very untoward con.
ditions should prevail hereafter. :. The
crop report OF the secretary Of state for
July marks an unfayorable.. ..report for
wheat, with an estimated. Average Weld
Of only 10 bushels but FOR most. crops
not only large acreage but high. beverage
condition is shown.
The very important bean crop lis
given rating OF 92 to Copper. cent lin
the southern, central aud northern
sections, with acreage reaching III in
the central, compared with the average
of the last five years. Potatoes are
given very high average condition,
% i'm the northern counties and o. in
the state az large Sugar beets. are
rated about as high Corn IS given "a
rating Of 90 in the central counties, In
spite of excessive wet and deficient
heat In Juue and hay Is rated ia the
ninetivs but the fruit crop was less
favorable ranging from 80 to 90 per
cent Horton
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
The Tournament.

The Houghton fire men have started
out on big campaign Of advertising
for the coming tournament at that
place the latter part of August Big
posters will be sent out frat 70 all the
places in the upper country and they
will be followed by smaller ones md
other advertising mater telling Of the
big Parker shows that viii exhibit
there during tournament week.
: It is hoped that the campaign Of ad-
yertising will pave the way to the
bringing OF the tournaments BACK into
favor, there having been decided
falling off in interest during the last
three years. The dates OF the tourna.
ment are August 90 % and a.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
State Can't Make Brooms.

Broom making as an industry to keep
convicts at Jackson prison busy will
have to be abandoned the supreme
court having handed down "A decision
Monday that the constitution
prohibits it.
The decision was rendered in case
brought by Martin Manthey. broom
maker against the prison board Of
control and the warden and the Illinois
Broom Co, concern having con
tract for the services Of 80 convicts for
a period Of eight years TO restrain
them from continuing the contract
The constitutional provision prohi
bits any mechanical trade being
taught convicts except to manufacture
those articles which are not supplied
10 any great extent by factories OF the
state. II was contended by the board
that as each Of 10 convicts make "A SO
parate part " the broom, the section
was not violated, but the court says
il applies 10 conyicts collectively in
that regard AZ well as individually
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-28
The Nicholson Children.

Under the law, the Oldest Of the
Nicholson children cannot be sent 10
the state school at Coldwater because
he is over l2 years Of age.
County Agent OBrien was up
against a dilemma last Tuesday as to
what disposition 10 make Of the child.
There was no complaint against the
boy to commit him to the industrial
school and the only remedy suggested
was that he be sent out TO the poor
house to be cared for and sent TO school
and the city be required to pay the
bill.
Under the state law children over ~
years Of age cannot be sent to the state
school An effort was made TO raise
the age limit but the legislature refus-
"a 10 acceed to the request
The county agent had the matter ur
with the state board but could do no
thing. The secretary of the board ex
planned the effort made by the board t.
amend the law So that children hi ,h,
same predicament AZ the oldest Mich
olson boy could Be taken care ot hui
they were unable 70 impress the legis
lature with the need OF such changi
and under the circumstance, the secre
tary suggested that senator Moriart!
adopt the child