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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-11
SOUTHERN COTTON
ASSOCIATION TO MEET
THE ASSOCIATION WILL MEET IN
BIRMINGHAM TOMORROW PA.
PERS TO BE READ.
Special to the Herald.


Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 1.-THE
Commercial Club of this city is in re
ceipt of advices indicating that the at
tendance at next weeks convention OF
the Southern Cotton Association will
far surpass the early expectations. 1t
will be not only the largest, but the
most important gathering ever held by
the association. Plans for complete
reorganization of the association will
be considered and acted upon, and
the future will be discussed from ev-
cry viewpoint. In addition to the i'm
portant work along these lines, the
convention will listen to a score u
more of addresses and papers to be
presented by cotton experts, govern.
ors of states and other men of nation
al reputation. Among the prominent
speakers and their topics will be the
following:
1.-THE evils of speculation in cotton
futures" Prof. J. H. Connell, Dallas,
Texas; Highest prices for the grow
ers of American cotton" Hon. T. C.
Bush, Birmingham, Ala; 1.-The men
necessary to handle the cotton crop
through the Southern Cotton Associa-
tion," Hon. John P Allison, Concord,
n. c.; 1.-THE relation of the Southern
bankers to the cotton CROP" Hon.
John d. Walker, Sparta, Ca; THE
American cotton CROP" Governor B.
B. Conner, of Alabama; Cotton the
basis of Southern prosperity" Hon. E
d. Smith, Columbia, S. c.; What the
Southern Cotton Association means TO
the South" Hon. H. NJ. Jacoway, Oar.
danelle, Ark; Immigration from the
of Southern farmers" Hon.
E. A. Calvin, Dallas, Texas; THE best
method of obtaining necessary and de-
sirable immigrants for the South"
Governor D. C. Hayward, of South
Carolina; Probable profits to stock |
holders in a corporation to buy and
sell cotton, and best plans to operate |
on" Hon. S. A. Witherspoon, Merid-
ian, Miss; How shall we finance the |
cotton crop?" Hon. F. H. Hyatt, Col |
umbia, S. c.; Practical means of
making lint cotton bring to the farm
er just price" Hon. Hoke Smith. |
5overnor-elect Of Georgia; Marketing
and financing the American cotton
crop by the growers" Hon. L. B. Irwin
Okla; Relation of Ameri.
IAN cotton to the civilized world"
Hon. r. r. Dancy, Houston, Texas;
How to secure systematic organiza-
ion of cotton growers" C. c. Moore.
Charlotte, ~ c.; Average cost of pro
iucing pound of American cotton"
Hon. w. L. Foster, Shreveport, La:
What have we accomplished" Hon
Walter Clark, Clarksdale, Miss.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-11
Stock Men to Organize.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Portland, Ore, Jan. 11.-Plans are
going forward for meeting in this
city next month to organize a Pacific
Coast livestock association. The pro
ject has been under way for some
time, and has the support of promi-
nent livestock men of British Colum-
bia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Mon
tana and Northern California. The
chief purpose is to bring the livestock
men together to discuss all matters
affecting their mutual interests. 1t Is
also proposed to hold an annual live
stock show under the associations
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-11
NO BAILEY CAUCUS STATEMENT.
Want Specific Charges and Decided to
Oppose General investigation.

Austin, Texas, Jan. 9.-No statement
Of the Bailey caucus was given out.
The purpose, it is said, was to give
the Legislators a chance to hear Sen
ator Bailey. About seventy-five men,
bers attended, it is stated, and the
sense Of the majority was that a de.
mand should be made upon those call
ing for an investigation to make spe-
cific charges not already admitted,
and that a resolution calling for a
general investigation should be op-
posed. In other words, they should
call for a bill of particulars instead o.
a bill of discovery.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-11
Farming as a Science.
Ifa1 IN fba IIa.,1d

Topeka, Kas., Jan. 11.-This was
another busy and profitable day for
the progressive Kansas farmers in at.
tendance on the annual meeting of The
state board of agriculture. Among the
papers and addresses presented dur.
ing the day were the following: The
relation Of feed to production" Prof.
/. l.. Hacker, of the Minnesota Col
lege of Agriculture; THE conserya.
ton of soil moisture" ]. c. Mosier of
Illinois College Of Agriculture: The
paramount need of this time" Frank
Cooper, Kansas City, Mo.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-11

ate the contract when the contractor
is not in fault, it is provided that the
contractor shall be paid the cost of
the work performed by him to date
and s25O,OOO in addition to such per-
centage as may have been earned by
him upon such cost up to that time.
The responsibility of the contractor
for injuries or damages inflicted upon
the plant, canal or its auxiliary works
is limited to negligence of himself or
his employees.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-11

Special TO the Herald.
Lawrence, Mass, Jan. 1.-THE
fight between Jim Jefords and Joe
Jeanette, which is TO take place to
night before the Unity Athletic club
of this city, is attracting considerable
attention. The two big fellows have
met in the ring on several former oc.
casions, and at present stand with
honors about even. As both are heavy
sluggers, they are expected to put up
an interesting exhibition. The agree
ments call for a fifteen-round mill.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-11
Inaugural Ball at Bismarck.

Special to the Herald.
Bismarck, n. d., Jan. 1.-THE city
is rapidly filling with nOtables from
all parts of North Dakota. come to
attend the inaugural ball tonight. The
attendance promises to surpass the
early expectations. The State capitol
building has been tastefully decor
ated and all indications point to a
brilliant function.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-11
To Secure Immigrants for South.

10 secure immigrants Tor South.
Special to the Herald.
Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 11.-Following
the example set by South Carolina.
the state of Georgia is at work on
plans to secure suitable immigrants
for this state. 1t is proposed to send
to Europe in the near future several
commissioners who will visit the dif.
ferent countries to select immigrants
These commissioners will be empow-
cred to select the best class of immi
grants and to provide for their pass.
age to Savannah, where they will be
distributed throughout the state. I'm
der the provisions of the immigration
law the commissioners will have the
right to advance the immigrants funds
with which to come to America.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-11
BAILEYITES FIGHTING
AN INVESTIGATION
SENATOR'S FRIENDS ADOPT FILL
CLUSTERING TACTICS TO DE-
FEAT THE RESOLUTION.

Austin, Texas, Jan. 10.-The reso-
luton to investigate Bailey was called
up in the house just before the noon
hour by Judge Duncan. The Bailey.
ties at once began to interpose objec.
tons, raising technicalities and prac-
ticing filibustering tactics.
Mr.. Kennedy OF McLennan took the
lead for them. He raised three points
of order. Two of his main ones we're
overruled by Speaker Love and the
last one presented was to the effect
that the half hour to be devoted to
the consideration of resolutions had
expired. This point, which was the
last straw on the Bailey side, was
sustained.
The Bailey faction applauded con.
siderably, but their temporary victory
only served to show the character of
the methods pursued by the Bailey
crowd to stife and smother honest
investigation.
Judge Duncan handled his side of
the opposition in a bold manner and
statesmanlike way.
When Judge Duncan called up the
resolution, the Bailey faction, headed
by Mr. Kennedy, were on their feet
instantly. They crowded around Ken
nedy. who had advanced far down the
center aisle.
Judge Duncan remained at his seat
in the southwest corner of the house.
and in thunderous tones audible all
over the house successfully combatted
the two principal points of order. He
was surrounded by the friends of an
investigation and interest in the pro.
ceedings were at fever heat.
Mr.. Kennedy first objected that the
resolution had not been read the sec
ond time, also that it carried an ap-
preparation and could not be acted |
upon, except on three several days,
besides it had to be referred to a COM
mittee.
Judge Duncan said that the house
contingent expense fund was under its
own control and therefore the senate
cah not join in the appropriation. Be
sides, the speaker is without authority
to pass on the constitutionality of any
resolution or bill, as that is left to the
courts.
Speaker Love said that this was
true. The speaker then ruled that the
provision for an appropriation was
valid for the reason that the ap6S,.
Driation has been not as yet passed,
and that the point on this was not
well taken. Kennedy then said that
the appropriation could not be acted
upon on the same day the measure
calling for it was introduced. This
was overruled on the ground that the
of funds for contingent ;
expenses had not passed.
Kennedy then interposed his half {
lour objection and it was sustained.
The filibustering tactics resorted to /
n this instance were the most com. {
'lete ever witnessed in the house. a
The resolution is pending business. z
md will be the first thing up tomor- I
ow. .
1t is reported on good authority that a
It the Bailey meeting last night Bal
ey, in addressing his friends. charac-
erized this resolution as being a most S
outrageous document.
Judge Gerald arrived here today L
rom Waco, and is taking quite an Il
interest in Bailey's affairs. He is one p
f the senator's most aggressive Cd. +,
onents. =,
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-11
GEORGE BRANCH
Goes Into Transfer Business and Asks
Your Patronage.

George Branch, known to his friends
as "Skinney," has started a line of
job wagons in Palestine, and will give
his entire time to seeing that all bust.
ness entrusted to him has prompt ser.
vice. He can be reached by Office
phone 6S. or residence phone 500.
When you have a job of hauling and
want prompt service phone either of
the above numbers, and my wagon
will be there.
Dot "Skinney" Branch.
The Herald prints everything fol
the trade.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
WHAT is.

WHAT is.
I am the mote I'm the sunbeam, and I am
the burning SUM-
REST hcre!" / whisper the atom: ! call
To the orb Roll on
! am the blush OF morning. and am the
evening breeze.
! am the leafs low murmur the swell OF
the terrible seas.
/ am the net, the fowler, the bird and its
frightened cry,
The mirror the form reflected. the sound
and its echo, /;
The lovers passionate pleading. the maid
ems whispered fear.
The warrior. the blade that smites him
his mothers heart-wrung tear.
am intoXication, grapes, wine press, and
must, and wtue,
The guest the host. the tavern, the COB
let of crystal fine;
/ am the breath of the flute and | am the
mind of man,
Colds glitter, the light OF the diamond
the sea pearls luster wan,
The rose, her poet nightingale, the songs
from his throat that rise
Flint sparks, the flame the taper the
moth that about II flies
/ am both Good and EVIL; the deed. and
the deeds intent
Temptation, victim. sinner, crime, pardon,
and punishment;
l am what was Is. will be; creations as
cent and fall;
The link, the chain OF existence: begin
ming and end OF All
Oriental Lyric Translated by Fanny
Raymond Ritter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31

stairs, and the doctor decided to put
Up a job an him. lie rushed out an
articulated skeleton. placed IL In u
chair by the desk and then the two
men withdrew to the back room.
'In rushed the boy and. without no
dcing what was ut the desk. came di.
rectly up TO the skeleton. When lie
looked up and saw il grlnning at him
be was nearly scared into commissions
and bolted for the door yelling bloody
murder. The joke tickled the doctor.
but ingalls, conscience pricked him.
and. going to the window. he looked
out at the boy. who was standing be-
low crying.
"'Come upstairs, my boy he said.
I'll buy one Of your papers
"But the newsy began to yell harder
than ever. and between his sobs he
managed TO blubber out:
"'Oh, you can't fool me. even if you
have put your clothes on. n.'"-Minneap.
oils Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
10 the EaoIs Dsstru etivsf

Upon the question whether bald
eagle is a destructive bird hinges the
guilt or innocence Of A. NJ. Dimmock
a well known man Of Wilkesbarre, Pa,
who is accused Of violation Of the
game laws In wOunding and capturing
the bird, says the Philadelphia Rec
ord. DimmOck. who caught the bird
after shooting and wOunding it some
days ago, was arrested by Game Pro
tector Shoemaker. A hearing Will be
held. His attorneys claim the bird is
destructive and that the game law per
mits 1t to be shot.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
An Incident Of Shiloh.

An lneiosut OF shiloh.
During the battle OF Shiloh an of1cer
hurrledly rode up to an aid and In
quired for Grant. That's him with
the ieldglass," said the aid.
Wheeling his horse about the ofYicer
furiously rode up to the general and,
touching his cap. thus addressed him
"Cheneral. wants to make one re
port-Schwartz's battery is took"
"Ah." said the general. How was
thatT
well, you see. cheneral, de sheshen.
lists come up In front Of US. and de she.
Shenists fanked us. and de sheshenists
come In de rear Of us. and Schwartz's
battery was took"
We'll. sir" said the general. you Of
course spiked the guns"
Vat" exclaimed the Dutchman, I'm
astonfshment, 'schpike dem guns.
schpike dem nice new guns. No; Ii
would schpoil dem"
'Well." said the general sharply.
what did you dof"
do? BY Jimmy, we charge-the
Cherman brigade. cheneral-we charge
and took dem back again.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
Garland to Follow q "Long Trail"

The publication recently of The
Long Trail" by Hamlin Garland, gives
additional interest to the fact that he
plans to set forth ON a fascinating
''lOng traif some time this summer.
He Is an experienced horseman and
trailer" aud his plan is to start at
some point in the Canadian Rockies
and work his way southwark with a
pack train TO Colorado. following the
line Of high mountains and necessarily
living and camping out Of doors. That
he Is familiar with the Alps and Eu-
rope as well as with our own great
west makes him far better equipped
for such an undertaking and will of
course add greatly to his own pleasure
by comparisons and contrasts on the
long trip.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
To All the World.

tThe most permanent way to make
these people Qmmigrants) good Americans
and good patriots is to make them good
Christians-Rev. c. +. Aked in a recent
sermon at the Fifth Avenue Baptist
church in New York.
Dear brother. your intent Is good,
But In this land OF ours
We've broadened till We reach beyond
The bounds OF "Christian' powers
All doctrines. faiths and nonbeliefs
Are gathered here to bring
Out Of chaos of the sects
The undisputed Thing.
From all the good in all the creeds
We want the best to make
One creed that no man can deny,
faith that cannot break.
Belief in man, that is the creed
The groundwork of the plan
Whereoh we rest all efforts toward
The betterment of man.
And Jew and Gentle shall combine
70 raise on this new sod
A brotherhood Of man which means
The brotherhood Of God
But you must choose some larger word
Than "Christian" in this land
or many faiths to merge as one,
So all may understand.
The word II good-He who became
The source where II began
Proved by his deeds himself to be
Earths noblest gentleman.
The word is good but prejudice
Has narrowed it, and we
Must have one strong as Hope and Faith
And wide as Charity
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
BASEBALL PLAYERS FEAT.
How an outhsIder Lost His Leg In
Making q Great Catch.

Benjamin Harris. star outfielder of
the Rayvike Qa.l baseball team. re-
Gently completed marvellous catch of
q ball from the bat of one Of the play
ers Of the rival team from Lake Prov
idence township. saving the game, ON
which a good deal Of money had been
wagered, says special dispatch from
Monroe. La. TO the New York Times.
The feat cost him his right leg and
may possibly cost him his life,
To catch the ball he had to wade out
into bayou skirting the outfield. Har-
ris was carried off on the shoulders Of
his admirers. Soon afterward his leg
commenced to swell and amputation
became necessary.
According to the physician. he was
bitten by deadly moccasin. Harris
does not remember any pain. so intent
was he on catching the ball
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
Taking Chances.

A small boy had been punished and
In consequence was feeling at enmity
with all the world, but with his father
In particular. When he came to say
his prayers at night he gabbled through
them at high rate of speed and while
asking for the customary blessing on
all the other members of the family.
including the cat, he left out his Of.
Tending parent.
His mother understood. but thought
1t best TO appeal TO his better SELF
Harold" she said sweetly. what
about papa? You forgot. dear"
Didn't. Don't want papa blessed"
why, Harold! When you love him
so! Just think. dear. papa has gone
downtown now, and how would you
feel II he got lost or hurt because you
hadn't prayed for him."
This rather worked on the boys
mind, and slowly he began to Chamber
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
Gave Back His Money.

A fabulously rich man who Is quoted
for his economies died. He appeared
at the gates of heaven. He was met
by st. Peter. Gabriel, as recorder Of
deeds, sat near by. st. Peter said:
what have you done to cause you
to think you should come into heaven?"
"Well," said the applicant timidly, Il
met crippled child and gave it two
cents
"Um-m," replied st. Peter, that was
something. Is it all right, Gabriel?"
"Yes," grudgingly answered Gabriel.
"That is not enough. Anything else?"
asked St. Peter.
"Yes. l met newsboy. He was cry
ing because he was stuck with his
evening papers. l bought paper"
"Um-m," said st. Peter, that was
good Is that all right, GabrielT'
Gabriel referred to his books and an
swered in the affirmative.
ST. Peter thought an instant, then
walked over to Gabriel. They consult
cd in low tones. Finally Gabriel closed
his records with bang and said i'm
patiently:
"Oh, give him back his three cents
and tell him to go to hell
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
- The -
Scrap Book


During reconstruction days n venera
BILE negro. solemn and imposing in ap-
pearance. was elected justice OF the
peace I'm n backwoods district of Geor-
gia. His first case was one in which
the defendant asked for trial by
jury. When the testimony was all ia
and the argument had been concluded,
the lawyers waited for Tie judge To
proceed with his instructions 10 the
jury. The justice seemed somewhat
embarrassed. Finally one Of the law
yers whispered 10 him that IL was time
to charge the jury. Looking at the
jury. with a grim judicial air the judge
said:
Gentlemen oh de jury, sense dis is
very small case I'll jes charge ye a
dollar an half apiece"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
Blacksmith. csmsn. Tombstone.

A. II. Cr0ssley. Bloomsbury (Pa.)
blacksmith, recently began work upon
his tombstone. says Wilkesbarre (Pa.)
dispatch. He has resolved to make
one so that he may be sure his grave
will be marked as he desires when he
Is dead. He will make it out Of con.
,rete and says twill be just as ef.
.ective and less costly than marble.
The epitaph he has selected Is:
stranger, as you pass by;
As you are now. so once was l;
As now am. so you must be;
Prepare yourself to follow me-"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
CARRIAGES AS SOUVENIRS.
Wealthy Southsrnsr's Expensive ldss
For Dinner Favors.

As souvenirs Of a recent dinner at
Memphis, Tenn, Albert s. Caldwell. a
former attorney Of indianapolis. who
has accumulated fortune in the
south since retiring from the bar, gave
to each guest some sort of conveyance,
the total cost aggregating thousands,
says special dispatch to the New
York Times. To Mrs. Ellerson- Barr Of
Boston he presented blackboard. To
Mrs. DR.. Il. c. Elicit. Mrs. Fred Orgill
Mrs. Sidney Neeley. Mrs. Cleland
Smith, Mrs. Harry Johnson and Others
he gave landaus, runabouts. victorias
or StanhOpes.
Mr.. Caldwell has recently disposed
Of all his horses and taken up automo'
billing. but he explained to his guests
that it was his desire that all his wO.
men friends should stick to the horse.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
His Villainy.

A lady in New York who had been
tenderly reared married an adventurer
who had many ups and downs. She
through poverty, and even in disgrace.
He served sentence in Sing Sing for
forgery; she took room near the
prison TO be near him. and by her de-
votion secured Communication of his
sentence. Late in life she abandoned
him. informing her friends that he was
villain. She had discovered that all
the love letters he sent TO her were
copies of letters sent to his first wife.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
The Writ Of habo Scorbous.

The following is literal copy Of an
Endorsement on the back Of warrant
returned by Michigan constable:
I do hereby certify that l arrested the
within wiies as | am directed, and Should
have taken the horses. but they ware
with held from me by warren wiles and
Biger Wiles by fsical Strength. and the
defendant Biger Wilss was taken from me
BY . writ Of Habo Scorbous
Cons Table,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31

A COW that wore a bell having been
run over and killed on the railway.
the owner brought suit against the rail
way for damages. 1t was proved that
the driver blew the whistle loudly AMI
tried 10 frighten the COW off the track.
But the farmers lawyer also proved
that the cow rang her bell and tried
to frighten the engine off the track.
and so the jury decided in his favor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
A Memory For Faces.

Sx-year-old Marie is minister's
daughter, says Lippmcott's Magazine,
and Christmas. 1868. found half a doz-
en- dolls under the Christmas tree.
There they stood during the Christmas
week. when, realizing that six or seven
dolls in addition TO other toys was too
much of n good thing, mother, who
had the lookahead temperament. re.
solved to kidnap one of the family and
put 1t hy for the next year. To all ap-
pearance the scheme was carried
through successfully, as no inquiries
We're made. SO on Christmas, 1906
the last years baby reappeared under
the new tree. Next morning Marie,
accompanied by the usual number Of
admiring grownups. was taken to view
the tree. Fixing her eyes on the alb
sentee and holding her dmpled chin
with chubby hand, after period of
deep thought she remarked in a puzzled
tone:
"Where the dickens have seen that
face beforef'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-31
North Pole as an Auto Station.

No less than six automobiles. pat
teraed after the euphoni0usly named
Long Island scooter, are said to be
building for various arctic explorers,
who will use them in attempts to reach
the pole during the summer Of 1908,
says the New York World Two of
them are under construction for DR.
Frederick A. Cook Of Brooklyn, who
once accompanied Peary. and third
II for Anthony Fiala Of Ziegler expe
dition fame, while the remainder are
for other expeditions