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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-11-23
THE GREAT SANDTOWN TURKEY THEFT
A Story of Mean Man and Mean Deed That Was
Its DUN RcUdrd

Noah Wamskittle was mean man !;
one OF those mean people who hate TO
see others prosperous. even though II
does not Interfere with them at all
He lived IN Shutdown and raised
turkeys. like everybody else lie
earned a lot OF money. because he fat
tened his turkeys we'll 1t was his
only generous deed. for he begrud ged
even the food that he gave himself
AND as for others Well. Deacon Van
deriassel once said that Noah VAN
skittle was 80 mean that he would
walk three miles TO borrow a match
rather than use one OF his own TO
light his fire In the morning
Noah Wamskittle did not like Dea-
con vandertasseI at all. and he liked
him even less after he heard this.
SO some days before Thanksgiving
day, he went TO poor man In Sand.
town and said TO him
You know that we will all have to
ship our turkeys tomorrow. Now.
You have only so and n you do not
get good price for them you win be
hard pressed for money this winter
Well, ! know way to make the
prices higher for you. If you will go
20 Deacon Vandertassel's place with
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-11-23

get up, because he was so sore. But
he crawled out TO feed his turkeys.
When he got to the barnyard. his
heart nearly stood still. There was
not single. solitary turkey in the
place.
He stood with his mouth OPEN won
dering. Then. slowly a terrible sus-
picion entered his mind. He limped
as fast as he could to the back, and.
sure enough. there he found great
holes In the walls Of the houses.
II see 1t all" he moaned. sitting
right down in the mud THAT viii
lain took me through the woods and
back TO my own turkey houses"
He vas quite right.
When poor but honest Bill went by
the house. carting his so turkeys to
the town. Noah Wamskittle shook his
fist out OF the window. but Bill Leg
go only laughed. and so did every
body else In Sandtown when they
heard of 1t.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-11-23

Thanksgiving day itself. too long
given over to mere pastime and enjoy
ment. takes on newer and more
sacred aspect as the years roll on. 1t
Is day for the devout returning OF
thanks to Almighty God for the count.
less blessings secured TO our fathers
aud to us, their descendants II Is a
day for humble supplication that such
liberties and privileges as we our.
selves enjoy may be handed down, un.
dlmmed and unblemished. to posteri.
". So shall we our families united
all over this land of ours. join and be
as one with the mighty hosts of the
past, the still greater throngs of the
future, OF those who praise God for
America on this national holy day.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-11-23
Survival of Ancient Belief.

1t Is an ancient belief that a mans
name has some mysterious sympathy
with his nature, whence arise such
stories as that of Rumpelstiltskin,
whose power over a human being
vanishes the moment that his name
81 pronounced aloud. 1t has been
suggested, with some show of reason,
that the modern practice of nam
ing refractory member of the
house OF commons is merely a sur
vival of this belief, which our Morse
ancestors brought into England-St
James Gazette.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-11-23

me tonight we can cut holes into his
turkey houses and let ali his birds fly
into the woods. He Will be quite un
able TO catch them again in time for
shipment and the people in the city
will be glad to pay you high prices
for yours.
The poor man, whose name was
Bin Leggo. made believe TO agree
with the mean man But really he did
not agree with him at all, for he
came OF poor but honest parents. and
was very much like them himself So
he devised cunning plan
That night he went to Noahs house
aud said TO him: Let us go to do this
deed. But we Will have to go into the
woods just behind your house and
work around through them for sew
eral miles. so as TO approach the dea.
cons place through the underbrush In
the back. It would never do for us
TO be seen"
THAT is good Idea" said Noah.
But | do not know the way through
the woods"
Il viii guide YOU" said poor but
honest BIN. II fear. however. that
you will find It rough going. for we
cannot dare to carry lantern"
He took hold OF Noah's arm and on
they went. up and down and in and
out through thick and thin and thorn
and swamp. this way and that way.
twisting and turning. tin Noah was
nearly dead and only his great mean.
ness kept him going
AZ last. scratched and bruised and
full of mud. weary aud sunering. he
fell into a deep mudhole. which
strangely enough. had been avoided
cleverly by poor but honest Bill
Never mind" whispered Bill help.
ing him up. we have arrived
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-11-23
Vast Area Of Emoire.

The United Kingdom measures 121.-
0s9 square miles; the British empire
covers II, 1878 square miles.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-11-23

Worldly fame is but breath OF
wind that blows now this way, and
now that. and changes nssas AS il
changes direction.-Dant
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-11-23

self-made men don't always make
themselves agreeable.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-11-23

Mrs. WinsIow's soothing Syrup.
.r children teethfng softens TIE gums, reduces In
ANIMATION aIsys pain. cures Wind collie. Csc tOttls
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-11-23

The man OF many parts seldom
parts his name in the midGle.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
For Social Education.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Boston. Mass. Nov. 3O.-A distin-
guished gathering filed fremont Tenn
pie today at the opening of the social
education congress, the purpose of
which is to arouse the people to the
necessity of systematic instruction
along social and industrial lines. Ed
ucation for Citizenship was the topic
OF discussion at the initial session.
The speakers included Governor Guild.
President Eliot OF Harvard and Sec
rotary George II. Martin of the Mas
sachDsetts State board of education.
President Thompson Of Ohio State uni
versity. Professor Lindsay of the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania and Professor
w D. Jackman of the University of
Chicago are announced as the prin-
cipal speakers for the evening ses-
sion, when the topic will be "The
School as a Social Organization"
Other nOtables who are to be heard
during the three days congress to
be in session are DR.. Washington Glad
den Of Columbus. o.. Miss Jane Adams
of Hull House. Chicago. Chancellor Z.
Benjamin Andrews Of the University
Of Nebraska. S. A. Beede. superintend-
ent Of the public schools Of New Ha-
ven. Superintendent w. H. Small Of
Providence. Professor Jeremiah W.
jerks Of Cornell University and Mrs.
Frederic Schon OF Philadelphia, presi-
dent Of the National Congress Of
Mothers.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
Eastern Ohio Teachers.
Special to the Herald.

opGNldi " the E1tIdlQ.
Steubenville, O., Nov. 3O.-Scores of
teachers are here attending the thirty
sixth annual meeting of the Eastern
Ohio Teachers association. Every
city and town in the wide territory
embraced by the association is repre-
sented, and it is said to be the largest
meeting ever held by the organiza-
ton.
The opening session in the new
Wells High School auditorium this af-
ternoon was begun with prayer by the
Rev. Geo. p. Rowland John A. Kith-
cart, president of the SteubenvilIe
board Of education, delivered the ad-
dress Of welcome. Superintendent
George c. Maurer Of New Philadelphia.
president of the association, respond
ed. and also delivered his formal adj
dress. outlining what had been ac.
complished by the association within
the past year He was followed by
Superintendent Franklin p. Geiger OF
Canal Dover. the incoming president.
who delivered his inaugural. other
addresses and discussions on topics
Of live interest to the educators filed
out the program Of the initial session.
The chief feature arranged for the
public session this evening is an adj
dress to be delivered by Superintend-
ent James A. Leonard OF the Ohio
State rcformatory Mansfield. The as
ISOLATION will continue and conclude
its business tomorrow.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
The visiting teachers are finding every
arrangement complete for caring for
them during their stay.
Marx Twain,s Birthday.
Special to the Herald.

special 10 the Herald
New York. Nov. 3O.-Samuel L.
Clemens, whom all the world knows
as Mark Twain. was Al years old to-
day. At his city home in lower Fifth
Avenue Che is also the possessor of a
country place at Tarrytown, near the
estate of John D. Rockefeller there
was an almost continuous procession
of messengers during the day. bearing
letters. kilograms and cablegrams of
congratulation and good wishes. The
veteran humorist is at present enjoy
ing excellent health and for a man
who has passed the three-score-and-
ten mile post on life's journey he pre-
sents remarkable picture Of hale
and alert activity.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
Pennsylvania Dividend Record.

Special to the Herald.
Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. SO.-Stock-
holders of the Pennsylvania railroad
today were paid a semi-annual divi-
dend of 3 IL per cent on their hold
ings. This dividend completes a re-
markable record of fifty years, during
which time the Pennsylvania has
never failed to pay cash dividend at
each semi-annual period. The first
dividend in May, 1856, of 4 per cent
was on S1O,SS6,OO4, and amounted to
S435,44O The dividend of 1-2 per
cent paid today is on s3O5, 794, 800
stock and amounts to $40, 7O2,SO7. In
Guiding the present dividend, the total
cash dividends paid by the Pennsyl-
vania during the half century aggre-
gate s269,116,S54. The total cash and
scrip dividends together are $294.62S,-
99S. an amount nearly equalling the
present capital stock.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30

Dog Show association, which opened
today in Horticultural hall. It is the
most extensive exhibition of dogs
ever shown in this city. The benches
contain exhibits from all sections Of
the country, even as far west as the
Pacific coast. The list this year pro
vides for BIT classes and all of them
are well filled. Two new breeds not
seen at previous exhibitions here are
displayed - Samoyedes and Italian
greyhounds.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
To Debate Monroe Doctrine.

Special to the Herald.
Macon, Ga, Nov. 2S.-Much interest
is being manifested in tomorrow's de-
bate between the teams Of Mercer Uni
versity and Wake Forrest College. The
debate takes place here and promises
to be the event Of the college year.
Wake Forrest has the affirmative and
Mercer the negative Of the question.
Resolved, That the United States
Should Enforce the Monroe Doctrine
in South America"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
Central Kansas Teachers.

Special to the Herald.
Mcpherson. Kan, Nov. 30.-The
opera house. spacious though it is,
was scarcely able to accommodate the
throng that filed it this morning when
the Central Kansas Teachers associa-
ton began the business sessions of its
twenty-frst annual convention. Prom
inent educators of Newton, Lindsborg,
Mcpherson, Manhattan and other
places took part in the days program,
which included papers and discussions
covering a wide variety of topics. Sec
tional conferences occupied this aft
ernoon.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
Big PythIan Event in Buffalo.

Special to the Herald.
Buffalo, n. Y, Nov. 3O.-The Pyth-
ian jubilee in Convention hall tonight.
promises TO be one Of the most no.
table gatherings ever held under the
auspices Of the order in the State Of
New York. Hundreds Of Pythians are
arriving to take part in the celebration
from all over Western New York and
from Ohio and Canada. The feature
of the jubilee will be the comforting Of
the rank Of Knight by the famous lola
team Of Dayton.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
Ohio Whist Tourney.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Columbus. o.. Nov. 3O.-Great deals
were planned and consummated today
in the parlors of the Great Southern
hotel, not deals in stocks, bonds OF
real estate, but in pastboards decor.
ated with the familiar red and black
spots. The occasion was the opening
Of the annual tournament of the Ohio
Whist association, which will be in
progress two days Several score of
players representing clubs in Cincin-
natl, Dayton, Cleveland, Toledo and
other cities Of the State are in at
tendance. Four trophies, the Cincin-
natl. trophy. Toledo trophy. Cleveland
trophy and Columbus trophy. are to be
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30

Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Sherman, Texas. Nov. 3O.-From
every direction and on every train
throngs Of teachers arrived here early
today to attend the eleventh annual
meeting of the North Texas Teachers
association. Houston, Dallas. Denton.
Greenville. Austin, Gainesville and
numerous other cities are represented
among the visitors. The initial session
was called to order at 1880 O'Clock
this morning by President George A.
Newton Of Greenville. The proceed
ings are to continue over tomorrow.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
JAMESTOWN SOCIETY
DURING EXPOSITION
BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENTS WILL
EMPHASIZE THE CHARM OF
THE GREAT CELEBRATION.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Norfolk, Va, Nov. 2S.-The summer
resort for the year 1907 will be the
site and environment of the James
town Ter-Centennial Exposition. Sit
uated on the shore of Hampton Roads
in direct view of the scene where the
first fight between ironclads took place,
that historic encounter between the
Monitor and the Merrimac will give
an added interest to the location. A
sweep of vision across Hampton Roads
ends with the Hotel Chamberlain and
Fortress Monroe, while a slightly OBJ.
lique direction will terminate with
Newport News The intervening space
of water is always occupied with ships
Of all countries. either in transit or at
anchor, and this phase of nautical life
will be enlivened to an unusual degree
during the exposition by every variety
of craft from the formidable battle
ship to the winsome yacht.
The enclosure within the grounds
will be a charming admixture of park.
boulevard, stately edifice, rustic re-
treat and military encampment. Here
in this miniature world of the beauti.
full, social functions will find an idyllic
resort and the tedium OF life will find
an ever present diversion.
There is not a seaside resort any.
where in the world that will be able
to compare in attraction with the
jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition
and its environment.
Seafood is plentifully obtained and
this fact is unquestionably accepted
when it is known that Lynnhaven bay.
with its famous oysters, is just around
the point from the grounds. In addi-
ton to this sort of cheer to the inner
man, the markets, in close proximity. |
are abundantly supplied with every |
variety of home and foreign product, |
while the steady incoming of ships |
from foreign ports brings as part of
their cargo the refreshing wines of
France, Germany, Italy and Spain
AS a driveway the grounds of the
exposition will be unsurpassed. The
splendid boulevard in course of con-
struction from Norfolk will reach be
coming terminus on the grounds.
There are miles and miles of drive
way, through street. avenue and bouls<
ward. lined by a character of "A
lecture that viii bring ~
sDeeding aioIg PAST these sifur wy " n
Of a former age and a heroic time,
Lees Parade viii be reached, the larg-
est military parade ground in the
world
All social aspirations will converge
at the jamestown Exposition during
It's continuance. Modern society in
The flower Of three hundred years Of
life may trace its history and it's
growth back by means of the enter.
aiming and instructive phases of life
here on exhibition, and it will be one
IF the most solicitous cares of the
to provide every enter
aiming diversion which the culture of
he country approves.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
Farmers, Institute Dates.

Special % the Herald.
Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 27.-The
meeting of the Middle Tennessee Far
mers' Institute, which was to have
opened here today. has been postpon-
ed for one week The sessions will
begin next Tuesday and continue for
three days. The local committee in
charge of arrangements is in receipt
of advices indicating that the attend
ance will be unusually large.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
conseerated in Montreal.
Special to the Herald.

OptNldA W inc ElGldlu.
Montreal, Que, Nov. 3O.-The con
.secration of Rev. Canon Richardson
as bishop coadjutor of Fredericton. n.
B., took place in the cathedral here
today with imposing ecclesiastical
ceremonies. Bishop Sweatman offici-
ated. assisted by a number of other
churchmen Of prominence.
The services were marked by a SOL
emn dignity that was very impressive.
It included the examination of the can
didate. the promise of conformity to
the church canons, the assumption Of
the episcopal vestments, and the final
announcement of the completed con-
secration.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
THE DEATH TEST
OF GERMAN SCIENTIST
THE FIRST ABSOLUTE DEATH
TEsT-WlLL PREVENT PREMA-
TURE BURlALS.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Berlin, Nov. 2S.-A German scientist
has discovered the first absolute test
Of death that has been known and the
adoption of which will make the hor-
rors of premature burial a thing of
the past The test consists in the in
lection of fiuorescino-a coal tar and
resorcin product-into the tissues of
the body. If any circulation exists,
the skin, the lips, and all the mucous
membranes turn a golden yellow,
while the eyes become a brilliant en-
erald green and glisten like jewels.
The injection takes about thirty min
utes to act, and if death is really pres
ent no change of color takes place.
1t is also declared that in cases of
simulated death or trance the injec-
ton acts as stimulant and restores
the benumbed faculties. The. substance
masses away in two hOiirg
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
passes away in two hours.


Special to the Herald.
Belfast, Me, Nov. 2S.-Maine is al
ready beginning its annual shipment
of Christmas trees. Maine furnishes
a considerable proportion of all the
Christmas trees used in the United
States, leaving others TO trim them
and hang the gifts. Belfast is the cen
ter of the business, and the accumula-
ton of trees is now of great proper
tons. Last year long freight train
loaded exclusively with Christmas
trees was sent out in one day from
Belfast, besides ordinary shipments,
and the general prosperity is such that
it is expected that the present seasons
demand will break all records.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
Texas Methodist Conference.

Special to the Herald.
Tyler, Texas. Nov. 2S.-Bishop Nor.
lison of Birmingham, Ala, presided to-
day at the opening Of the annual Texas
conference of the Methodist church
The attendance of delegates, and Wis
itors is large. The ministerial appoint
ments will not be announced until
early in the coming week.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
Arbor Day in Tennessee.
Iaclal TO the Herald

Nashville, Tenn, Nov 3O.-Arbor
day was widely observed throughout
Tennessee today by special exercises
in the schools and the planting of
trees and shrubs on public and private
grounds.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
Hanging in Texas.
,cial to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Hondo. Texas. Nov. 3O.-The execu-
ton Of Henry Brown takes place here
today. The crime for which Brown
pays the death penalty was the muir
der OF Albert Taylor last October.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
pecIaI to the Herald.

Special 70 the Herald.
Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 2S.-Aristo-
cratic dogs of every size, breed and de-
scriDtion, nearly one thousand of them
IN all, are in the hands of the judges
at the exhibition of the Philadelphia
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-30
Conference Of Charities.
Special to the Herald.

Louisville. KY. Nov. 3O.-Many dele,
gates are gathered in Louisville for
the fourth annual meeting of the Ken
lucky State conference of Charities
nd Corrections. which opened today.
am covers two days, and
49, -,grOvided-spr are
-. &c bes.1 a.. Rms.
Desha Breckenridge, Lexington; "Asy-
lum Management" DR.. George P.
sprague. Lexington; What Louisville
Does for It's Poor" Miss Louise J..
Speed; What Kentucky Does for the
Poor" DR.. Milton Board, Hopkinsville.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-24
CALL FOR CITY PRIMARIES
Delegates to County Convention to Be
Selected Saturday Evening.
COMPRISE ALMOST HALF or CONVENTION
Rules Adopted In 1000 20 Govern
VOtine at the Primaries-LocatiOns
of the Polling Places in the
various wards.

Chairman Hess Of the republican city
committee issued the cali yesterday for
the primaries to be held Saturday night at
which delegates to the county convention
TO be held next Tuesday and committee
man from each precinct are to be selected.
The primaries will be held at the following
places .s-
First Ward First precinct, 1872 East
Broadway, seven delegates Second pre-
cinct, Shelley & Lanes shop, nine dele
Second ward-Frrst precinct. city hall.
nine delegates; Second precinct, 724 West
Broadway nine delegates.
Main street, nine delegates; Second pre-
cinct. No I engine house. six delegates.
Fourth Ward-First precinct, county court
house. seven delegates; Second precinct
No. hose house, six delegates.
~ Filth WaTd-First pTeei1,eet county build.
delegates; Second precinct, county building
1913 South Thirteenth street. seven dele
sixth Ward--First precinct. county build.
ing, Twentyfourth street and Avenue b
eleven delegates; Second precinct, house al
corner of Fifth and Locust streets, one
delegate. .---H. .E.a
It VIII be seen by the above that the city
will have ninety one out of the 2lI dele
gates in the county convention.
The primaries will be held Saturday might
under the rules adopted by the republican
county central committee in 1900 These
rules require that the polls shall be opened
not earlier than 7:45 p. m. and not late1
than p. m, and shall be kept open fol
at least one hour. A chairman and secre
tary shall be elected, as well as three
Judges, one of whom shall be the chair
man, and. two clerks, The clerks shall
enter the name and address OF every person
voting and the counting of the ballots shall