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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21
Horse Relans at Bar HarbOr.

Special to the Herald.
Bar Harbor. Ne Aug. 21.-The golf
links. the tennis courts and even the
beach were deserted today by the
fashionable sojourners here in favor
Of the horse show. which opened for a
three DAYS exhibition II is the an
nual affair held under the auspices of
the Bar HarbOr Show Association. and
to judge from the favorable opening It
viii De- one of the most successful
ever held here The entry list in
cludps nearly two hundred horses.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21
New Racing Circuit.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
WaTensburg, Mo, Aug. 21-The
new Southwestern racing circuit be
gan its first meeting here today under
favorable auspices. The circuit is re-
garded as one of the strongest ever
formed in this part Of the country
Besides Warrensburg it includes Car
thage, Springfield and Joplin Of Mis-
souri,: Pittsburg of Kansas and Rogers
and Fayetteville of Arkansas.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21

Forufy the body TO resist malarial
germs by putting the system in per
feet order Prickly Ash Bitters is a
wonderful system regulator. Bratton
Drug Co, special agents.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21

II is understood that when the Dem
ocratic congressional convention of the
Second West Virginia district meets
early next month it will nominate
former Senator Henry Cassaway Da-
Wis. the candidate for Vice-President
in 1891 Senator Davis opponent on
the republican ticket will be George c.
Sturgis. who also is a veteran railroad
and coal man.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21

Logan NJ. Bullitt, the coal company
president who was conspicuous in the
recent Interstate Commission inquiry
into the hard coal situation, has an
nounced his candidacy for congress to
succeed Edward Morrell, of the Fifth
Pennsylvania district, who has declin-
ed a denomination.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21
Master Butchers In Session.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Milwaukee. Wis. Aug 2l-The es.
Enlistment of independent slaughter
houses by the National Master Butch
ers of America will be discussed at
the organizations twentieth annual
convention which opened in Milwaukee
today The PROJECT has been under
consideration for some time. While
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21

The anti-Mormon plank of the plat
form adopted by the recent Democrat
ic state convention in Idaho pledges
the Democratic party to secure the en-
actment of legislation necessary to
make operative the test oath" pro
yided by the constitution of Idaho.
which in effect would disfranchise all
faithful Mormons.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21
Cemetery superlntendents.

Special to the Herald.
Detroit, Mich, Aug. 21.-The off.
Gals and caretakers of the most prom.
inent cemeteries of the country filled
the assembly room of the Cadillac Ho-
tel today at the opening Of the TWEEN.
tieth annual meeting of the Associa-
ton of American Cemetery Superin-
tendents. The association will remain
in session three days, during which
time numerous matters relating to the
management and Improvement of
burying grounds will be discussed.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21

Maryland republicans are inclined
to bestow the next nomination for gov
ernor on Charles J. Bonaparte, Secre-
tary Of the Navy. Mr.. Bonaparte APP
parently is not inclined to encourage
the movement.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21

The Herald sells calendars for
1907 and has a beautiful line OF sam
pies on hand. Do not give your order
to the outside man before seeing sam
pies and getting prices We will save
YoH money.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21

Mills & Averills' man taking orders
for high-grade tailored suits. S1G.5U
and up Aug. 23rd oath and 25th.
17-tf Doyle Bros, Mems Outftters
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS.

A boom has been launched naIQhn
ID. Benedict Tor governor or Okideoiiia.
He is now superintendent Of the In
dian Territory schools.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21

The battle between the Bryanites
and the Sullivanites for control Of the
Illinois state convention will be fought
out at Peoria today.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-21

Are having things their own way
and Uncle Sam is having trouble
endeavoring to curb their grasp
ing methods. You will find our
methods different from those of
the trusts. You will not have oc-
casion to feel disappointed if we
take care of your laundry wants.
Just entrust us with your next
work and we will demonstrate con-
how well we can launder
your linen. Our prices are mod
crate.
MARTIN STEAM LAUNDRY,
'Phone o Re- MAPTIN pron
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
DIFFERENCES OF OPINION
President Robbins Of PittSbuTg Coal
Co. FaTOTS Increase Of Wages,
But Others Are Opposed.
MINERS HELP IDAHO BRETHREN
Vote S5.ooOto Defend Western
Federation Officers.
DELEGATES IN ST. PATRlCES PARADE
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Indianapolis Ind, March 1.-THE con-
yention Of the United Mine Workers of
America. today, voted $1,000 for the legal
defence Of c. II. Meyer, W. D. Haywood
and Pettibone, officers of the Western
federation Of Miners who are under in
diament in Idaho, charged with CON
spiracy.
The convention adopted a resolution
hyoring woman suffrage and defeated a
resolution declaring in favor of the govern
ment ownership Of mines.
The resolution to vote aid TO the officers
Of he Western Federation was offered hv
Frank Hays, a delegate from Illinois. The
resolution was supported on the floor biz
President Mitchell and Nice-president
Lewis The Executive Board was author
lied to spend additional funds for the de-
fence Of the men, if more money should
be needed.
The convention then adjourned until
Monday morning in honor of st. Patrick
Nearly 600 of the delegates later marched
in the st. Patrick Day parade
Coal operators are arriving for the joint
conference with the miners, which Will
begin Monday. Six hundred hituminous
coal operators are expected. Il has
already developed that there are wide
differences of opinion among the mine
owners as to what should be done r. H..
Robbins Of Pittsburg, president of the
Pittsburg Coal Co.. Is said 20 favor an
increase in wages in that district Operators
Of Ohio. Indiana and Illinois will oppose
any increase. Unless tho Ryan resolution
is repealed by the miners convention it
will be impossible for the miners 20 sign q
scale in the Pittsburg district even though
an advance in wages be given until an
the other districts have come TO an sglee-
ment and are ready to sigu
j. VI. Roam, genteral manager of the
Sunday Creek Mining properies. has
arrived. He expects 80 operators from
Ohio 10 be here Monday. Herman lusti
Of the Illinois operators delegation. Is ex-
pected this evening, with O. l. Garrison
former president OF the Illinois operators
These gentlemen, together with j. G. kol-
sem. president OF the Indiana operators
are expected to lead the contest against
any advanced scale.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
srscl.l dispatch to Every Ersnlnr.


Washington, March l7-Last bulletin
gave forecasts Of disturbance TO cross con-
tinent 18th to i7th; warm wave, 18th to
10th; cool wave, 18th to 18th. Next
disturbance will reach Pacific coast about
10th; cross west of Rockies by close Of
2lst; Great Central Valleys, 22d to oath;
Eastern States 25th. Warm wave will cross
west of Rockies about 20th; Great Central
Valleys 22d; Eastern States. oath. Cool
wave viii cross west of Rockies about
23d; Great Central Valleys. 25th; Eastern
States 27th
This disturbance will be one Of the most
severe Of the month II will come at
the close of long period Of unusually
high Temperatures and dry weather and
will be followed by cold, wet weather that
will carry the frost line far southwark
Precipitation will largely increase over
that Of the two preceding weeks
At the close Of March 23d indication.
will seem 10 assure an early opening Of
spring crop weather but a setback will
come and the legendary last of Marcel
winter that "kills the old COW" will kil
the hopes for an early spring
Better not be in hurry TO plant seedi
Of tender plants, nor TO place tende
plants outdoors, for the cold snap follow
ing this disturbance will throw cold
wet blanket over the early gardener an'
farmer
About and Immediately following
March 18th will come cold period bu
not very severe; not much precipitation
and Of short duration The warm wav
following will bring higher temperature.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
FINE NEW APARTMENT HOUSE.
Fred G. Hodges Took Out a Permit Today
for a $40. 600 Building

Building Inspector Connolly, today,
issued Il permit TO Fred G. Hodges to
build a $4,000 apartment house at the
northwest corner of Tenth and Washing
ton streets, TO occupy the site OF the
property ON the corner and the one next
to IL. The new building will be four
stories high and will have three entrances,
all OF which viii be on Tenth street IL
will be built Of Flemish bond hricks.with
black headings and marble trimmings
The marble is being gotten out now and
the work of tearing down the buildings
now on the site viii be started next Mon
day week
Mr.. Hodges recently erected four simi-
lar apartment houses on jefferson street
above Tenth, which is about a block from
where the new one will be.
Tho Wilmington & Bfandywine apart
ment house at Delaware avenue and Jelier-
son street. which is being built by Gen.
j. parke Postles, Is nearing completion.
II is the largest in the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
IEEANr WITH SMALLPOX.
Health Authorities Are Confronted by a
Knotty Problem.

Health Authorities Are Confronted by a
Knotty Problem.
The local health authondes are wrest-
ling with difficult proposition it being
reported to them today that live-days-
old iniant the child of George Crisden
and his WIFE OF 704 Church street. is
afflicted with smallpox The mother
has not contracted the disease, however,
and am effort is being made to preserve
her health, as She is doing we'll.
Ordinarily. as soon as a case Of small
poX Is reported. the patient is sent to the
Emergency Hospital at famhurst, but
ia the case of this infant, the authorities
are al loss to know what to do. If they
should send the child, the mother would
have 20 go with it. and to send them to
Famhurst might cndangcr their lives
because of being compelled 10 60 into the
open air TO reach the hospital. II is
likely, therefore, that they will be per
mitted TO remain at the house, which has
been quarantined.
Last sunday Miller Crisden, the child's
uncle who had contracted smallpox, was
sent TO the hospital He lived at the
Church street house and it has been quar-
antined ever since
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
M nInrll Illlrnllnn

The hhheas corpus case OF George
n. Naris against Margaret A. Oapelle,
ior the recovery Of Ruth b. Maris,
was heard by the judges Of the super
ior Court IN chambers this morning.
As soon as the judges appeared m court
they repaired 20 the Orphans court
room, whore the hearing took place.
Howell s. England represents the
father OF the child and Harry Emmouu
is counsel Tor Mrs, Capelle, the grand
mother. The argument was concluded
as l..O O'Clock. Decision was reserved
until Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
OBITUARY..

Benjamin Q. Wells, aged 81 years died
on Wednesday, Of paraly sis, at 1920
King street,
Mary E. Tilahman, aged go years,
died on "Wednesday, Of aFoplexy, at
S27 Walnut street.
George IL. Huston, foreman Of the
smith and boiler shops Of the Pusey
& Jones Co., died about II o'clock
this morning, after a short illness. he
entered the servius Of the company
in 1878, when be became fireman Of
the smith shop, and for the past eight
wears he had also had charge OF the
boiler shop. lie was greatly esteemed
hy the company and the employees.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
SOCIAL EVENTS

Miss Elizabeth Barron Of No. 5O7
East Fifth street entertained a num-
Der Of friends on Thursday evening at
her home in honor OF the anniversary
OF her birth.
The meeting Of the Hill Crest Social
Club was held on Thursday evening
a I the home Of Archie Campbell, l5l0
West Fourth street, Music and games
we're indulPed in, after which colla-
tion was served. Those present we're
Misses Mary Richardson, Elma Darrell,
Bessie Huey, Florence CFoes,
Margaret Robinson, Archie Campbell,
Parker Watson, Joseph Pickering,
Mr.. Racine and Mr.. Mckeough.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
sHEPARp ~ EsoAPE JAIL.

Associated Press Dispatca by snecial Wire.
Paris France. March 1.-THE authori-
ties have granted six months delay in the
case OF Elliott i Shepard Of New York,
who was sentenced to a fine, to pay an in
demnity and to three months imprison-
ment for running over and killing a girl
while driving in his automobile at st.
Ouen, in April last.
This is considered a virtual abandon
ment of the imprisonment part of his
sentence, which ultimately will be changed
into an additional fine
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
cEARENsE MAY BE FLoATED.

As'ociated Press pisratcn ov special wires
p Atlantic City, n j.. March n. The
booth Line steamer Cearense, which went
ashore near Seaside Park, N. j., early
Yesterday, was still hard and fast aground
To-Day. II was reported by the wrecSing
crews, who were standing close by, how
ever, that she is lying in an easy position
ana that the prospects Of floating her are
The steamer is lying broadside on the
99each.. She has no water in her hold.
cIhree heavy cables have been run to the
.earense from a wrecking tug and at
.empis to float her will be made at the
most favorable time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
Not an Expensive snowstorm.

Street Commissioner Pierson is Of the
opinion that Yesterdays snowstorm was
the heaviest Of the winter. so far ss Viii
mington was concerned, but Il was not
very expensive to the city Sixteen men
were engaged yesterday and today clean
ing sidewalks and opening sewer inlets.
but because the Street and SewerDepart-
ment is short of funds it WAS impossible
TO haul the snow away, which was hardly
necessary, so late in the season, as it is
melting RAPIDLY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
CHICAGO aRA1N MARKErs.

Associated Pre-. Dipuaa os speciu Wire,
Chicago, H., March l7.-The wheat
market opened easy today on moderate
selling by pit traders, which was induced
by a small decline at Liverpool and in
creased shipments from Australia. The
market was exceedingly quiet and offer
ings were small. May opened 1-Sal4c
to 4c lower, at 7S Is to 7S4c.; ad.
vaneed TO 7Sl4a3-sc. and declined "a
rs i-Sc
May corn, largely in sympathy with
wheat, declined 20 f3 3-sc.
May oats sold of to % 5-Sc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
HOLDING COAL IN P1TrsBURc.
IocIatel lress uispaten Dv Special Wire4

Associated tress Dispatcn Dv special Wires
Pittsburg, Pa, March 17.-Less than
100000 bushels of coal were shipped south
from here today, despite the fact that it
is estimated that 100000 bushels OF
coal are loaded in barges in the pools,
and the boating stage OF water was good.
The coal sent out today was to fill con-
tracts already made. 1t is said the opera
tors are holding the coal in Pittsburg
pending a settlement OF the wage dispute
with the miners.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
RAILWAY MEN GET MORE WAGES.

Associated Press Dispatch py Special Wires
Pittsburg, Pa, March l7.-An advance
IN wages Of cent per hour has been
granted the employees Of the Pittsburg
Railways Co., operating all the traction
lines IN Pittsburg and Allegheny
Recently the men made a demand for
an increase of ? cents an hour and the
action Of the company is regarded as a
compromise. At a meeting of the em-
ployes held early today, the company 5
proposition was accepted The men have
1een receiving % cents an hour for the
urst six months, 23 cents for the second
SIX months and "a cents for all service
over a year. The advance, which is the
INST granted in three years, means an in
crease to the conductors and motomen
on the entire system Of almost 8 per cent
ana Affects several thousand men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
NEw YoRK ooTToN MARKEr.
.ociated Pres Dlspaton BY special wire.

Associated Press Dispaton by Special Wire.
New York, March 17.-Cotton futures
opened steady; March, 1899, bid; April,
1910 bid; May, l0.5S; June, 1862, bid:
July. lO6S; August, 1854; September.
lO2S, bid; October, 1922; December,
1924; January, 1923.
Cotton futures closed very steady:
closing bids March, lO.43; April, lO.47;
May, 1883; June 1866; July. 1871:
August 1865; September, 1921; October.
1921; November, 1922; December, 1926;
January, 1890.
Spot closed steady, 10 points higher;
miodling uplands, 1925; middling gulf,
] ] so; sales, 500 bales.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
MARROW EsoApE on FAsr TRAIN.
.,,,.t press Dlsnnlcn bv sneeiaI Wire

Associated Press Disnatcn by special Wire
Greensburg. Pa, March l7An at
tempt to wreck eastbound limited train
No. 6. on the Pennsylvania Railroad, near
here. last night. was frustrated by shift
ing crew finding a switch and frog spliced
near "GU" tower The discovery was
made just two minutes before the limited
was due.
Detectives are making an Investigation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
COUNT BoN TOO ILL TO APPEAR

Associated Press Dis stch by special Wires.
Paris, France March l7--Judge Ditto,
president OF the First Tribunal of the
Seine, summoned the Count and Countess
Boni Castellane today for the purpose of
seeking q reconciliation under the wife's
last application for absolute divorce.
The countess. formerly Anna Gould,
was present with Edmond Kelly, her
lawyer. The counts attorney presented
certificate from a doctor, saying that
the count was sick and unable TO be
present in court The hearing was then
adjourned for a fortnight
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
sr. PArRIoK.s pAY M RoME.
Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires

Associated Press Dispatch by SPECIAL Wires
Rome, Italy, March l7-There were
abundant shamrock decorations, today
in the three Irish Catholic Churches here
in honor OF st. Patrick's Day
Cardinal Logue, Archbishop Of Armagh
and primate of All-lreland, celebrated
pontihcal mass He also delivered q
short address and sent his greetings not
only TO the Irish in Ireland, but to those
across the seas
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
OBSERVANCE AT ST. PATRIOWS.

st. Patrick's Day was observed at
St. patrick's r. q. Church, this
morning with solemn high mass, which
was said at 10 O'Clock. Father Boylan
Of Jersey City, N. J., delivered the
panogyric Of st. Patrick. Bishop
Monaghan assisted IN the sanctuary
and Pronounced the papal benediotion.
There was a special programme Of
music.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
PnLn.nn TrIhn,. Vl.Il.

Minqua Tribe, Imp'd o. Il. NJ, has
made elaborate preparations for the
visit Of Pokosan Tribe OF harrisburg,
Pa, next Monday. Tbe visitors Will
arrive at the r., 3. g. W. railroad
station about ] O'Clock and will be
taken in charge by committee from
the local tribe. The afternoon will be
spent in taking trolley trip around
the city and to nearby places, and in
the evening there will be an open
meetinR at Red Meme Hall.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
FArHER OF EIaHT-HouR IAw DEAD

Associated Press Dsuaton Dy special Wire.
Kansas City, Mo-. March William
b. Ryder active in Missouri politics since
the Civil War, was found dead in a room
ing house in Walnut street, yesterday
He had been in i'll health for many years.
Ryder was. the author of the Missouri
law imposing a tax on beer, and had de-
clared he was the original expounder Of
the Eight-hour law.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
EAGLEs, MEErINa pEFERREp

associated Press Dispatcn nv Special Wire.
Buffalo n Y, March 1.-THE grand
trustees of the Fraternal Order OF Eagles,
" session in this city, has changed the
ulhe Tor holding the Grand Aerie in Mill
y, waHkee from the second to the third week
Of August next.
IL was also decided that Aeries could
W instituted in the province Of Ontario,
floVlded care was taken to see that the
insurance ,.si law of the province was not
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
CITY Hall Cleaning.

Having cleaned the Council chamber
and the mayor Office, at the City Hall,
Bailiff George Anderson says he Intends
20 90 up 10 the tower and clean the entire
stairway above and below the second floor.
by polishing the railing and making il look
ass well as possible under the circum-
stances, The stairway does not have a
very inviting appearance, especially TO
gtrangers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
R.p.irsto the Colon.

The steamboat Cristobal Colon,
built at the yards Of the Puaey & Jones
Co.. which met with an accident to
one of her pTopellers and put into
Charleston, S. g., will leave that
place in a few days. The building
company has constructed and shipped
another casting 10 take the place Of
the one which was damaged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
cheeh Ln.t nna Pound.

While Mrs. anna b. Bell Of $40
Orange street was in King street
market this morning she lost a check
for $40, which had been sent 10 her
husband sirom the Pension Bureau
at Washington. She supposed IL had
been stolen, as her hand Hatohel had
been opened while she WAS walking
along the street. Such was not the
case, however, for the check was found
by George Reed, who turned IL over to
the police, and the latter gave it 10
Mrs. Bell, who had reported her loss
at police headquarters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
sT. PArRIoKls pAY.
The Shamrock Was Much in Evidence
Today

The Shamrock Was Much IN Evidence
Today.
St. PatricS's Day was observed today
in the usual manner, and the shamrock
was very much in evidence.
Many people purchased small lunches
Of parsley in the markets, which they
wore as cmblema OF st. Patrick Day.
John Kelley, an employe Of the West
Chester Nennett and Wilmington Rail-
way Co.. wore a green vest and green neck
tie on his appearance at the carhan.
Green pinks found ready sale, a. did
also pinls with green tints. some of which
we're grown especially for the occasion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
HER 1osTH ANN1vERsARY.

associated Press Dispatch BY special Wines.
4, Dnlontown, Pa, March l7.--Mrs. Mary
Nchlitrck. believed to be the Oldest
PIson in Western Pennsylvania, today
celebrated her l0Sth birthday anniversary
arge number of friends visited her at
. usi home and made merry over the event.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
SIGHTED ABANDONED STEAMER
Associated Press DISPATCH by speciai Wires

Associated Press Dispasch by speciAl Wires
Plymouth, Eng, March 1.-THE
American Line steamer st. Louis, which
arrived today from New York, reports
having passed, March 18th close to an
abandoned steamer believed to be the
Dunmore from Cardiff for Newport News,
before reported abandoned January 10Th.
The derelict was directly in the track
of the St. Louis, bat the clear weather
enabled her to avoid a collision.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-17
Hammer Presbyterlan sunday-sohooi.

Officers Of tho West PFesby yterian
Sunday school are hoping to have an
attendance OF 500 at the session to-
morrow afternoon. The attendance last
Sunday was 736, whioh 10 tie largest
In the Synod of Baltimore, which in
cludes the cities of Baltimore and
Warrington. The membership Of West
Sunday school on the roll 10 about
Loco.