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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
Minnesota Editors.

Special 10 the Herald.
St. Paul, Mimi. Feb. 1.-THE forty.
first annual meeting Of the Minnesota
Editorial association began at the
Ryal hotel in this city today, and will
continue over tomorrow. The attend.
ance Of editors is large. and among
the visitors Of note is b. b. Herbert
Of Chicago, founder of the National
Editorial association.
The proposed increase in second
class postal rates is the subject that
will receive most attention at the
convention. Railroad Advertising on
a Business Basis" Drainage and It's
Aid TO State Development" Independ-
ent Journalism" and THE Business
End Of a Country Newspaper" are the
subjects of some of the papers and
addresses TO be presented to the con
vention.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
For Keats-shelIey Memorial.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Feb. 14.-Leading lights
of literature, art, music and the drama
thronged the assembly rooms of the
Waldorf-Astoria this afternoon at the
entertainment given in aid Of the
Realistically memorial fund. Ed.
mund Clarence Stedman presided and
among those who took part were Miss
Julia Marlowe, DR.. S. Weir Mitchell,
Mrs. Ruth McEnery Stuart. F. Hopkins
Smith and Miss Beatrice Herford.
The object of the fund is to COM
plete the recent purchase, by popular
subscription, of the house in Rome in
which Keats died and to establish
there a library of the works of Keats
and Shelley, with portraits and manu-
scripts.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
Chinese New Year.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Feb. 14-Oblivious of
the fact that their tenements seemed
destined to fall before the march of
progress at no distant date, when the
little congested quarter between the
Bowery and Mott street will be clear
ed to make room for the East River
bridge terminal, the almond-eyed den
liens of Chinatown are celebrating
the Chinese new year with much feast
ing and good cheer. For weeks past
stores Of good things have been &C
cumulating in the little shops in Mott.
FPeellll and Boyer streets, ready for the
new years celebration. Now they
have been brought out TO the accom-
paniment of tom-toms and gongs and
it will be ten days hence before the
festivities are concluded. During the
celebration printed new year greet
ings are passed about from friend to
friend and even the rival tongs bury
the Ratchet for the time being. Paper
prayers are burned in the joss houses
for the dead. Every household has
"lichee" nuts, preserved ginger and
other dainties for the callers.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
MONEY FOR THE THAWs.
Trustees of "coke Trust" Fund Make
Annual Report.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 13.-Benjamin
Thaw, Alexander Blair Thaw and T
Chalmers Darsie, trustees Of a certain
fund established under the will Of the
late William Thaw, filed an account
for audit in the orphans court, show
ing that Harry Kendall Thaw receives
$12, 65O.OS as his share from that por-
ton of his fathers estate embracing
what is known as the coke trust, "
for a period between July 10 and No
vember l, last year. Alice Thaw,
countess of Yarmouth, and the other
seven children of William Thaw re-
ceive a like amount from this source.
The nephews receive half that
amount.
The coke trust" includes all coke
and coal properties owned by the late
William Thaw in the Connellsville
coke region. Most of the properties
have been leased on royalties and
bring large receipts yearly.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
FOUR MEN ARE TO
HANG TOMORROW
IN STATE OF KENTUcKY-THE
MEN AND THEIR CRIMES ARE
WELL KNOWN.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Lexington, KY, Feb. 14.-Unless
there is an unexpected exercise of
clemency four men will die on the
gallows in Kentucky tomorrow for
crimes they have committed. Two of
the men received the death penalty
for criminal assault, while the other
two died for murder Only one of the
doomed men is a negro.
Guy Lyon and w. R. Fletcher are
to be hanged at Russellville for Grim
inal assault. At the same time and
place Ben Huffaker is to be executed
for murder At London, Laurel coun-
ty, Jesse Fitzgerald, a negro. is to be
hanged for murder.
The crime of which Lyon and
Fletcher were convicted attracted
widespread attention. About two years
ago they attacked the camp of an
aged German named Gladder. in Lo-
gan county, and outraged the 15-year
old daughter of the aged man. Both
the men were married and had fam
lilies. When they were arrested, and
the girl in broken English told the
story of her brutal treatment a com
pany of State troops was all that
saved both men from being lynched
by mob.
Huffaker's crime was the murder of
a fellow convict in the Eddyville
branch penitentiary With a knife he
attacked Ben Shirley, with whom he
had quarreled, and killed him.
The negro Fitzgerald, with negro
woman named Amy Henson, killed |
Mrs. Martha Broughton in Knox coun-
ty for the purpose of robbery. They |
cut her head off When they were
trailed with bloodhounds and arrest
ed the woman confessed. The Knox
county Jail was stormed by mob, but
State troops guarded the two muir
derers and brought them to Lexington
for safe keeping.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
Bio Benefit Performance.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Feb. IA big benefit
performance arranged by Miss Eleanor
Robson was given at the Liberty the.
alter this afternoon in aid of Mrs. Jes.
samy Harte Steele, eldest daughter OF
Bret Harte. the author. For some
time past, until found by friends at
Portland, Me-, Mrs. Steele had been
in destitute circumstances. 1t is ex-
Dected that the proceeds of the ben
eft, augmented by contributions that
have come from many sources, will
amount to several thousand dollars.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
Birthday of City of Columbus.

Special to the Herald.
Columbus, o., Feb. 14.-Flags were
displayed by many business houses
today as reminder of the fact that
this was the ninety-fifth birthday of
the city of Columbus 1t was on Feb
ruary II, 1912. that the State legisla.
ture passed an act accepting the prop
osition of four pioneer settlers to lay
out town on the west bank of the
Scioto river opposite r'ranklinton. give
to the State two ten-acre tracts. one
for the State offices and the other for
the penitentiary. and to erect build
ings for the purpose. The agreement
was carried out, and Columbus thus
became the capital of the State. Plans
are now afoot for a celebration of the
city's centennial five years hence.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
MICHIGAN Editors Meet.

Special to the Herald.
Detroit, Mich. Feb. 14.-Between
two and three hundred newspaper
men, members Of the Michigan Press
association, gathered in annual session
in Detroit today to exchange views
and talk shop. The editors got to-
gether at the Griswold House this
afternoon and were called to order by
President w. F. Knox of Sault Ste
Marie. simplifed spelling and various
other matters Of interest we're discuss.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
Southern Florists.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
New Orleans, Feb. IA largely at.
tended convention of the society of
Southern Florists and Ornamental
Horticulturists opened in New Orleans
today, to continue until the end of
the week. A number of prominent
horticultural experts have been Sc
cured to address the convention, which
is the largest ever held by the society.
An elaborate trade exhibit is an inter.
esting feature of the meeting.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
KILLED BY FALLING TREE.
William Armstrong; Brains Dashed
Out in Lamar County.

Paris, Texas, Feb. 13.-While Will
lam Armstrong was clearing new
ground on his farm ten miles south of
Paris a burning tree fell across his
head, crushing his skull and scattering
his brains a distance of several yards
The body of the tree struck him
squarely on the head. He leaves a
wife and several children. The trag-
edy was witnessed by a negro wood
chopper.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
ENGINEER WAS KILLED.
James S. Roberts Met Violent Death
at Del Rio.

Del Rio, Texas, Feb. 13.-The engi
neer at the electric light plant, Mr..
James S. Roberts, was instantly killed,
but exactly how will never be known.
At midnight steam was shut of and
the fireman went to bed, the plant be.
ing run by water power after that
hour
AT 1870 he was awakened by hear
ing the main belt, which had bird
Shaping the wall in the engin
The lights we're out and Robe
missing
This morning his body was -
in the flume to the turbine wheel With
his neck and right arm broken.
Mr.. Roberts came here from Garlic
Springs three years ago. He leaves a
wife and four children.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
BRADLEY BROS BARRED PLY.
MOUTH ROCKS.

This famous strain of Barred Rocks
has for the last II years at the I'm.
perial Show of the Nation, Madison
Square Garden, n. Y. made the fol.
lowing record:
FIRST.
More First Prizes than any other
strain has won.
SECOND.
More First Prizes on Exhibition pens
than any other strain has won.
THIRD.
Double the number of First Prizes on
Cocks and coekrels than any
other strain has won.
FOURTH.
Three times the number Of First
Prize Males than any other
strain has won.
The above record has proven that
Bradley Bros. are the greatest breed
ers of Barred Rocks in the world. NY
breeders bought direct from them and
are closely related to their best birds.
Males SIS to s25. Females IS to SIS.
Eggs from finest matings, So for 10,
IS for &c.
HENRY WATTS,
Palestine, Texas.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
Georgia Ready for Service.

Special to the Herald.
Boston, Mass. Feb. 1.-THE crack
battleship Georgia, which has been re
ceiving its finishing touches at the
Charlestown navy yard, is now ready
for service and will probably leave the
yard before the end of this week, for
HamDden Roads. She will go on a
cruise with what is known as the de
tached fleet.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
Salvation Army Congress.

Special to the Herald.
Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 14.-The Southern
Congress of the Salvation Army met
in Atlanta today for its fourth annual
conference. The purpose of the gath.
ering is to look over the entire South
ern field and to lay plans for the fu-
ture activities of the organization in
this part of the country. Prominent
officers of the Salvation Army are on
Hand lssessA from New FORK, Cleveland and
other places to advise with their sub
ordinates in the Southern field. The
congress will continue in session till
the end of the week.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
lonafeIIow,s Centennial.
.cial to the Herald.

SptCldl W lie heIdlus
Boston. Feb. 14.-Literary and his
torical societies throughout New Eng
land are busily engaged in prepare
lions for celebrating the Longfellow
centennial the last of this month. The
principal celebrations are to be held
in Portland, Me-, and Cambridge
Mass, with which two cities the great
poets life was most closely identified
A special Longfellow exhibition is to
be held in the Cambridge public libra
ry. and memorial exercises will be
held under the auspices of the histor-
ical society of that city. The centen-
NAL will be further commemorated by
exercises in the public schools
throughout New England.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
Bill Papke. the Miner PuuiIis,.

Special to the Herald.
Chicago. Feb. 1i.-Bin Papke. the
miner Dusilist who is looked upon as
a conner by many close followers of
the game, is to take on Carl Anderson
OF Hammond. Ind, tonight. It is to
be a ten-round affair, and is scheduled
to be pulled of at Spring Valley.
which is Papke's home town. Papke
is now conditioning himself for a re-
turn bout with Dick Fitzpatrick. to be
pulled OF within the next two or three
weeks at Peoria. Papke won the de-
cision over Fitzpatrick.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
Turbine Steamer Launched

Special to the Herald.
Bath, Me. Feb. 1.-THE new tur
bine steamer Camden, built for the
Eastern Steamship company, was
successfully launched today at the
yards of the Bath Iron Works. The
ceremony was performed
- Miss Martha Cobb, daughter oil
Governor William T. Cobb, in the
presence of large number of specta.
tors.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14

justice of the supreme court, two can
didates for regents of the State uni
versity, and a candidate for member
of the State board of education. In
terest centers principally in the NOM
nations for regents of the State uni
versity, for which places there are sew
eral active candidates in the field.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
King Edward Holds a Levee.

Special to the Herald.
London, Feb. 14.-There was large
attendance at the first levee of the
season held by King Edward today. A
large crowd thronged the vicinity Of
st. James palace and watched the no
tables as they alighted from their car
riages. The function was confined
chiefly to the diplomatic and official
set.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
Contractors in Session.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Admission, Ala, Feb. 14.-Railroad
and other contractors from a number
of States are attending a convention
here today to discuss matters of mu-
tual interest The labor problem as
affecting general contracting is one Of
the principal subjects under consid-
Grafton.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
cIarksviIIe for Good Roads.

Special to the Herald.
GAINESVILLE. Texas, Feb. IA per
manent county organization of the Ma
tional Good Roads association was eff
feeted at a largely attended conven
ton held here today. Several officials
of the National association we're pres
ent to address the convention. which
was made up of representative citi
zens from every section of Red River
county.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
Michigan Republican Convention.

Special 10 the Herald.
Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. IA
About 700 delegates were in attend.
ance when the Republican State con
vention was called to order shortly
after II o'clock this morning by Attor-
ney General John E. Bird, acting as
temporary chairman. After the open
ing addresses had been delivered and
a permanent organization effected the
convention took recess to give the
committees time to accomplish their
work. Upon reassembling this after
noon the convention will proceed to
the nomination of two candidates for
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14

The man who was born tired
should use Prickly Ash Bitters. It
makes work a necessity to give vent
TO the energy and eXuberance Of spir-
its generated by functional activity in
the system. Bratton Drug Co, spe-
cial agents.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14
COURT HOUSE NOTES.
Deeds Recorded.

DItuo NCCUTutu.
d. NJ. Barrett to Anthony McGrin,
$3.50; conveys 100 acres of the Isaac
Barnett league.
Anthony McGriff to Don VI. Barrett.
$3.50: conveys 100 acres of the Isaac
Barnett league.
Alex Bell and Willie Parker and
husband to Emma Spears. 81; con.
veys lot S of Moore's addition.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-14

ed. The association will continue and
conclude its sessions tomorrow. wind
ing up with banquet in the evening.
For the latter function elaborate prep
arations are being made.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-28
ECONOMY THE RULE
Mutual Reserre Reducing Expenses
Ill Along the Line.

In line with President Haynes's recommendat tons
the Mutual Reserve, a reporter FOR The Tribune
learned yesterday. hos dismissed six adjusters or
claims investigators and two other employees con-
nected with the claims and revision departments
This means gross saving OF between $2S,GoO and
$4,000 year. At the meeting when President
Haynes's recommendations We're adopted. retrench-
meut was urged At the meeting. II has
been learned tho retrenchment committee sub
1ntted a report recommending the dismssals The
plan reported IN The Tribune last Friday has now
been carried out. Il IS understood that many II
not all OF the directors learned OF this proposal
for the first time in the columns OF The Tribune.
There are now II IS said, only two investigators
or adjusters in the department, these having been
retained practically for routine work only Re
gardlng the dismissal Of the eight men, 1t Ia de-
clared with emphasis that this involves no refec-
ton whatsoever on their character or work. on
the contrary. IL is said. the men dismissed earned
every dollar they received while in the company 3
service.
The retrench chInents contemplated or already
achieved by the management, substantially in
the homo Office alone. including the most recent
saving announced. follows
Reduction I'm former salaries Of three principal
officers. $3.50: proposed curtailment OF counsel
fees SS9 00: reduction Of investigation staff $1,000;
proposed reduction OF leasing expenses. $1,000: pro-
posed reduction OF general home office running ex-
peI,ses $1,000; dismissal OF minor home Office en-
ployes $1,000; total AS3Cn. stN further econo-
mics PROMISED.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-28
ARGUMENT HEARD IN WATSON CASE
Lawyers Want to Examine Woman-Justice
Blanchard Reserves Decision.

Justice Blanchard, in the Supreme Court, heard
arguments and reserved decision yesterday on the
application Of Ncol AnabIe s. Lindsay vacate
the order for the examination OF Volette Watson,
before trial. in her suit against Thomas F. Walsh
and in the suits OF Dethlef Hansen against Walsh.
Hansens suits against Walsh are to recover under
contract 40 per cent Of whatever money Miss Wat
son might have received In suits brought by Han
sen. Miss Watson's attorney, against Walsh.
Herbert c. Smyth. attorney for Walsh. in his
argument for the Vacatng of the order, said the
constituted an abuse OF the processes of the
court. He said that In September 1904, Miss Wat
son sought the advice of Hansen. At that time
sho was a minor and had n summons served on
Walsh without the consent of the court or without
the appointment of u guardian. he said that
there three actions. for $4,000. another
for 100000 and the third for $4,000. which Hansen
claimed as an attorneys lien. After the summons
had been served the lawyer said Miss Watson
wrote him TO end the
In his argument in opposition to the vacating of
the order ex-Judge Dittenhoefer said the Appellate
Division had decided the question that Il witness
could be examined whether the witness going
to leave the jurisdiction OF the court or not.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-28
B0YCE ON THE STAND.
FOR DEFENCE At BOISE.
Admits That He AdUised Rife Clubs
of Miners.

Boise, June PA ruling made to-day by
Judge Wood while Edward Boyce, for years the
leader Of the Western Federation Of Miners, and
now wealthy mine owner of the Coeur d dAlenes.
was testifying in behalf of William D. Haywood.
may limit materially the showing of the defence
as 10 the existence of the counter conspiracy
against Haywood and his associates.
James H. Hawley for the state objected 10 a
general question as 20 the policy and practice
OF mine owners throughout the West in black
listing union miners and in the argument that
followed Clarence Darrow, for the defence,
claimed the same latitude in proving counter
conspiracy that the state enjoyed in showing a
conspiracy Mr. Hawley contended that the
state had directly shown the existence of con-
spiracy by Harry Orchard. and by so doing had
Iald the foundation and made the connection for
All the evidence subsequently offered on the sub
JecL He said that the defence trying to
snow counter conspiracy by proving various
isolated instances and certain general cOndi iOns.
none of which was connected with the case and
for none Of which proper foundation had been
laid
In ruling the court accepted in part the con-
tention of the prosecution. and limited the proof
OF the defence along this line to occurrences in
Colorado and the CCeur d'Alenes connected with
the case as now established
Boyce was the principal witness of the day.
and his testimony chiefly devoted TO the
history, purposes and work of the Western Fed
Grafton. He denied the existence of an inner
circle, or that there had ever been a conspiracy
In the organization to do illegal act. The
chief Importance Of BOyce's cross examination
was the production OF a speech by him at the
convention Of the Federation at Salt Lake in
1893, in which he said that every union should
nave a rifle club and every member a rifle. so
that the Federation could march twenty five
thousand armed men in the ranks of labor
Mr.. Boyce would not agree with the accuracy
or the quotation, but, saying that the sentiment
was correct, declared with spirit that when he
spoke the words imputed TO him he had in mind
the misconduct of state troops in Colorado, the
use Of troops elsewhere against the federation
ana the constitutional right of all citizens to
bear arms. which much the right of the
miner the aristocrat
William Easterly. one of the most important
witnesses In the case, was called just before
adjournment and his testimony will be CON
tnued tomorrow. He occupied the witness
chair long enough, however, to deny directly the
statements Of Orchard charging him with crim
nal misconduct in Colorado. He denied that he
had ever discussed the Vindicator or any other
plot with Orchard, or that he helped Orchard IN
experiments for the device that blew up the
Nindicator mine. and denied that he and
Orchard had discussed the Indicator matter or
any subject with Meyer and Haywood at fedora
ton headquarters I'm Denver
New-York tribune., 1907-06-28

and duties Of neutrals in land war IS composed
OF four articles. It says that neutral countries
are responsible only for acts committed by their
subjects within their territories. No neutral
country can permit the formation of military
body on its territory allow enlistment in
favor Of belligerents, the proposition contin-
ues. but It is not responsible If some Of its
subjects cross the frontier and enter the service
OF belgerents. \ neutral country is not obliged
10 prevent the expectation Of arms or ammuni-
ton in favor OF belligerents. Escaped prisoners
arriving on the territory Of q neutral country
become free
The British proposition in regard 10 the laying
Of mines, and so on. contains six articles. 1t
says the laying Of submarine contact and float
ing mines is forbidden except in the territorial
waters of beiliGeTents before fortified ports. this
zone TO extend TO ten miles from the shore, but
neutral countries must be informed about the
laying OF mines and all possible precautions
the end of the war heugerents win communi-
cate 10 each other the spots where mines are
lying, removing them reclprocally as soon as
possible. The laying Of submarine automatic
contact mines for a commercial blockade is for
bidden
As the American delegation did not present
to-day q proposition about the collection Of pc
cuniary debts i'm South and Central America
Senior Drago postponed the presentation Of his
proposition on the same subject until July a.
when he will make 4 long speech
The departure Of Marschall Won Biebersten
head Of the German delegation. for Germany has
been interpreted to mean that he intended to
consult with the Emperor regarding the peace
conference. but this is erroneous. The baron has
gone 20 Baden Baden TO meet his wife.