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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-28
Public Auction.

On Monday, Sept Both, at 3 p. m,
at the store formerly occupied by 10.
seph Petrus, l will sell at public out.
cry, for cash, to the highest and best
bidder, the entire stock of groceries,
showcases, counters, shelving and
iron safe, in fact all the furniture and
fixtures; also all accounts and in
debtedness due the said Joseph Pet
rus.
Any person that may desire to sec
this stock can do so by calling at
Robinson Bros Bank or on me, and
will take pleasure in showing same
26-3t HENRY WATTS.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-28

Charles | of Portugal. whose throne
has been seriously threatened by re.
-s+-==-I,sssssu-S 50
- counY was born Sept. rs, 1868.
He is the sSp, of the late King Louis
and his Queen Maria Pia, daughter of
the late King Victor Emmanuel of
Italy. who still survives. In 1856
Charles was married to Marie Amelie.
daughter Of the Count of Paris. and
three years later he succeeded to the
throne of Portugal. Two children
have been born to them, the eldest be-
ing the crown prince, Louis Philippe.
Duke OF Braganza. who is now twenty
years old. The reigning house of Por-
tugal belongs to the House Of Bra
ganza. which dates from the end of
the fourteenth century. Both King
Charles and his queen are said to be
personally popular with their subjects.
but the national affairs have been so
mismanaged as to bring the country
to the verge Of ruin. As a cOnse-
quence the discomfort of the people
has reached a most acute stage, and
recent cable dispatches from Lisbon
have contained the information that
King Charles seriously contemplates
abdicating the throne.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-28
TO LAY CORNER STONE
FOR GREAT CATHEDRAL
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Washington, D. c., Sept 2S.-To.
morrow will be a red letter day in the
history OF the Protestant Episcopal
Diocese of Washington. At noon,
with solemn and impressive services.
the corner stone will be laid for the
grand cathedral to be erected on Mt.
St Adams.
The laying of the foundation stone
will be followed by a great open air
service. at which the Right Rev. Ar.
thur Foley Wilmington Ingram, Bish-
op of London, will be the preacher.
There will be present also most of the
bishops Of the Episcopal church in
America and about four thousand
members of the Brotherhood of ST.
Andrew, whose international confer
ence has been in session here this
week.
The proposed cathedral will be al
most as large as that of St John the
Divine, now being erected in New
York, and larger than most Of he
cathedrals of Europe. The accepted
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-28

the cathedral site, and it is entirely
free from debt. The property was ac-
quired from various sources, the larg-
est being a legacy of 100000 from the
late Harriet Lane Johnson, and the
second a contribution of 100000
from Mrs. Phoebe A. Hearst.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-28

II the accused pair are entirelf in
nocent Of the death OF the woman's
husband they are both the victims of
most remarkable chain OF appear
ances and developments. II the cir
cumstantial evidence adduced at the
preliminary hearing is true It had
been a guilty love between DR.. Row
land and Mrs. Strange for some time
before the death of the woman's hus-
band. On the other hand, the attor-
neys for the accused declare that the
appearances are deceitful They de-
clare that the early marriage OF the
doctor and the widow, which the pros
ecution holds as the most suspicious
act in the chain of circumstantial evi.
dence. was in reality the act of a man
disposed to do the honorable thing to
protect the good name of an innocent
woman.
Charles R. Strange. the alleged vic
tim of the pair, was a locomotive en-
gineer. and the Brotherhood Of Loco
motive Engineers, of which he was a
member. has hired counsel to assist in
the prosecution OF DR.. Rowland and
his bride
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-28
SENSATIONAL MURDER
TRIAL NOW At HAND
Special to the Herald.

FipeClal 10 lne heTdlu.
Raleigh, n. C., Sept. 2s.-one of
the most remarkable and sensational
cases of alleged murder that has stir
red this section in a generation will
be called for trial here Monday-that
of DR.. David S. Rowland, a leading
physician with a large practice in this
city, and his beautiful widow-bride.
formerly Mrs. Lillian Strange of oma-
ha, Neb. The two are charged with
having murdered the woman's first
husband, Charles R. Strange. in this
city last April by poison or other foul
means.
Suspicion against the accused was
first aroused by the fact that DR..
Rowland and the widow were married
within six weeks after the sudden
death of Strange, whom DR.. Rowland
attended in his last illness. At the
coroner's investigation the prosecu-
ton was dependent almost entirely on
circumstantial evidence But a chain
strong enough to bring about the In
dictment OF both on a murder chargs.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-28

Arco Roof Paint, handled by FentoI
& Burns. will not crack, scale or Bills
ter. The roof paint that lasts. Il
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-28
Ice Cold Watermelons.

They can be had by phoning 65.
Wyatt's distributing depot for the new
ice plant, or from the green ice wag-
ons. Prices reasonable. g-t
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-28

Most complete line of Gloves and
Hosiery for children, misses and la
dies at THE Model" 26-2t
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-28
LEAVES
TOMORROW ON TRIP
Special to the Herald.

Washington, d. c.. Sept. 2S.-There
was a constant stream of callers at
the White House today. Most OF
them called simply to say goodbye to
the president, who leaves here tomor.
row for his months trip through the
middle west and the south.
Accompanying the president on his
trip to Canton, Down the Mississippi,
and into Louisiana will be DR.. P. NJ.
Rixey, surgeon general of the navy,
who win act as his physician; AS
sistant Secretary NJ. c. Latta, a
White House stenographer and a tel
egraph operator. the usual quota of
secret service guards. newspaper rep
.resentatives and photographers Sec
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-28

chester, a reddish
a decided upon.
y indicate almost per-
hs. The total length
fleet, the total width 1872
height to the ridge line of
n ~ 100 feet, and from the pave
70 the internal apex of the vault
P93 feet. The central tower will
We 220 feet from the ground. The
plans contemplate naves, aisles, tran
septs, choir and two chapels. Double
aisles are planned for the nave, which
may be used for memorial windows.
monuments and tablets. The interior
will be vaulted in stone of the same
color as that of the exterior and the
windows have been arranged so as to
concentrate flood of light with strik-
ing effect upon the altar in the sane
tuary
1t is proposed to build a large hall
of Gothic architecture in harmony
with the cathedral for church meet
ings, conventions and similar gather
ings and for the offices of the diocese.
This, however. will not be undertaken
until the cathedral is well along.
Forty acres have been acquired for
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dent as far as Keokuk, Iowa. At Keo-
kuk Mr.. Loeb viii leave the party to
go farther west for a hunting trip in
the Yellowstone Park region.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
FRAUD ORDER ISSUED
AGAINST IS CONCERNS

Thirteen unlawful ad rertisements Of
as many persons in st. louis. No, were
yesterday declared unavailable by an
order Issued by Postmaster General
Meyer .
Investigations made by special agents
of the department disclosed the fact
that the advertisements related to He
gal medical practices. the parties being
engaged in performing criminal opera
lions and selling medicines for the use
OF women.
Many OF the MINES under which the
advertisements We're placed were found
to be fictitious and assumed 20 hide
the identity Of the real parties.
The postmaster at St. Louis has been
directed TO refuse TO permit these ad-
vertisements TO enter the malls and all
the newspapers Of st. Louis Will be adj
vised Of this action. All mail received
for the fictitious names and addresses
viii be returned to the writers unde-
liVered
The enforcement Of the law excluding
from the mails these advertisements is
thought TO Ss calculated emectuaIly to
suppress the illegal medical practices
Of these parties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

have a hard time keeping it clean?'
but the Capitol" chimed IN a
friend
yes, the Capitol" rejoined Miss Nor
rison, Il do think that is the dearest,
sweetest building I ever saw"
Hard on BystandeTs.
Several innocent bystanders collapsed
az this point. IN all their lives they
had probably never heard the Capitol.
the edihce wherein the laws Of the eoun-
try are made. referred 20 as dear and
sweet"
And The Library" suggested the
friend
yves, the Library" assented Miss
Morrison. taking up the new theme, Il
think that the gold on top OF the roof
IS just too cute for anything"
Whereat one Of the suffering bystand-
err wondered audibly If the lady
thought the President was a dear Gaze
thing. too"
The ladies from the school leave the
city today, insisting 10 the last that
I Washington is lovely
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
MERCHANTS JOIN
RETAIL TRADE PLAN
New Subscriptions An
nounced by Secretary
of Committee.
Smaller Cities Garry Out
Such Campaigns, Win
ming Trade.

Subscriptions to the guarantee fund
Of the retail trade committee Of the
Chamber Of Commerce for its out-of-
town shopping plan are rapidly coming
in. Merchants generally are responding,
and genuine interest is being taken in
the work The following subscriptions
were reported by Charles f. Wallraff,
secretary OF the committee. last night,
in addition to those reported in the
Washington Times yesterday;
Thomas W. Smith, SIS; Stumph & Ly-
ford, s.; J. Shappirio, 50; Sanders &
Stayman, SO; SmOot, Golfer g. NJ
Cauley, $40; Hecht < Co, SO; .. N.
WaIford, $15s Castlebergs. SO
The movement 10 induce Out-of-tOwn
shoppers to come to Washington has
gained large proportions. When a re-
porter called on Norman Gait, vice
chairman of the committee, yesterday.
ne was very enthusiastic over the
progress of the work This is an en-
terprise affecting not only the members
of the Chamber Of Commerce, but all
of Washington. Other large cities Of
the country and those much smaller
than Washington successfully carry on
such work"
D. ]. kaufman. chairman of the COM
mitee. is expected to return TO the city
tomorrow He has been away for a
week attending 10 private business. which
he had postponed in order TO work on
The Out-Of-tOWn shopping plan.
A letter has been sent 10 each member
of the Chamber of Commerce, asking
support and cooperation for the retail
trade committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
WOMAN IS ARRESTED,
MERCHANT ACGUSER

NO charge has been placed against
Mrs. Carrie 9. Pettus, Tha was ar
rested yesterday afternoon. but Central
Office detectives are investigating her
case while she IL held at the House OF
Detention.
Detective Hewlett arrested Mrs. Pet
tus because OF a complaint made By an
+ street department store. She said
she was a years old. lived at 707 Fifth
street northwest. and Is the wife Of b
turf writer. It Is alleged thst Mrs.
Pettus ordered a large bill Of goods
from the store and ordered them sent
Q. o. D. 10 Mr.. Mellus, Room &c, Ma
tional Hotel" The goods are said TO
have been delivered but the name and
room were fictitious. Mrs. Pettus told
the detective that MeIlus owed her some
money and she adopted this measure OF
squarinK accounts.
The detectives endeavored to connect
the woman with the disappearance OF
SO but failed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Washington has been awakened in the
last few days as Il has not been In many
decades. It--or rather the male portion
OF it-has been lost IN dumfounded adj
miration. From the little town of Mer-
TitsViIle, Pa, thu home OF the luscious
country sausage and the hOme-CuTed
ham, have come 10 OF the most charm
ing blossoms OF the state, pupils of the
Pennsylvania State Normal School.
The 40 charming maids are in town on
a sightseeing tour. They came TO the
town with one purpose-to do" il, and
do" It properly. They are seeing every
thing. All Of the girls are the true
Pennsylvania beauties-plump, rosy, and
thoroughly charming.
The ladies leave this afternoon Not
Of their own accord. however, but be-
cause cruel railroads refuse TO extend
limited tickets an unlimited time, AID a
firm and determined chaperone IS re-
solved that her school must go on.
Each and every maiden is charmed,
fascinated, or delighted with Washing
ton,
Those Misleading Lions.
True, some OF the ladies made slight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
F Street
Will Shine
Like the DaU

To make f street as popular a prone
made ground at night as Il is IN the day.
all the merchants between Ninth and
Fourteenth streets have agreed to keep
their show windows brilliantly lighted
from dark until midnight
In this way the street will be brightly
lighted. and, the merchants think. will
be an attractive walk for people going
to and coming from the theaters, as
well as a pretty promenade for sight
seers and pedestrians at night.
The fame Of + street as a promenade
In the morning and afternoon has come
70 be as well known as Washington tt
self throughout the country. The men
who will illuminate it at night hope
that this fame will apply to it equally
as well as an evening walking place.
Although some Of the business men
have already adopted the policy OF keep
ing their windows lighted at night, some
OF them nave not yet been able to do
so, because they win have to install
electric switches outside OF their win
dows which the policemen can use in
turning OF the lights after the down
town crowds have gone TO their homes
for the night These improvements
however, Will be made in the near fu-
ture
After that the dusky, half-It + street
that Washingtonians have known for SC
long Will be a thing of the past.
One of the features Of this nIumina-
ton OF the street is that bota sides OF
the thoFOughfare will be lighted. The
south side. which has recently become
important through the location there OF
some OF the best-known firms III the
city. will be as bright as the north side
so that foot traffic will be about evenly
divided between the north and south
payements.
In this F street will differ from Penn
sylvania avenue, which has only the
north side brilliantly Illuminated d;
night,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
Mistaken in Corcoran Art Gallery, but Call Cap
itol Sweetest and Dearest" and Library
"Cute Home Today

mistakes In their identification Of the
various sights. One young girl insisted
while passing the COFcOran Art Gallery
that II was a home for deceased zoo
logical specimens, but this idea was
doubtless caused by the lions resting
in front Of the edifce. Those lions are
misleading.
Another young lady petrifed the door
keeper at the washington Monument
by inquiring why it was built and 10
what use it could be put.
The doOrkeepeT frankly gave up the
answer as too many for him. but
added fervidly that he supposed It was
erected FOR the purpose OF attracting
charming young ladies'
Miss Martha Morrison is among the
most enthusiastic in the party.
What do / think Of Washington?
chortIed Miss Morrison. why I think
it's the dearest town on earth next 10
Merritsville."
With a Housewives Eyes.
Miss Morrison was asked her opinion
of the New Union Depot
Charming" she giggled, charm
ing. But don't you think they viii
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
BRITISH WAR BALLOONS
STUDIED BY AMERICAN

Ia order that the British type Of war
balloon may be thoroughly tested and
understood By the United States Signal
Corps when they begin the equipment
Of the contemplated aerial feet, Lieu
tenant Seifridge, L. S. A, has been
studying aeronautics in Halifax, y. S.
He has been under the instruction Of
Dr. EEL. who IS an authority on aero
nautics, and will return 70 Washington
shortly 10 mako his report 10 the War
Department. He is testing a number
OF privately owned balloons which are
Of the type used in the British army.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
SEATING ROOM AMPLE
FOR CHARITY MEETING

Fearing that some persons may stay
away because they neglected TO pro-
vide themselves with reserved seats the
Associated Charities has announced that
accommodations have been provided for
all at the annual meeting 10 be held
next Monday night at the Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal Church, John Mar
shall place and c street northwest. A
large number Of seats In desirable loca-
tons throughout the house have been
LEFT unreserved. and all reserved seats
unclaimed. by S-a'clOck VIII be open 10
the general pUtliC. The association is
confident that there will be ample &C
Communications for every one who cares
to come.
IL is also announced that the follow
Ing officers Of the association are TO
be elected or reelected at this meet
ing: The president, the six vice presi-
dents. the treasurer, and six members
OF the board. The Rev. Charles L
Guthrie, Of Hamline Methodist Episco-
pal Church, and the Rev. Samuel II.
Woodrow, who has recently come from
Springfield. Mas, TO become pastor OF
the First CongregatiCEal Church OF this
city. have consented 10 assist ia the
opening and closing exercises.
MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
USE SIGNAL CORPS MONEY
TO PURCHASE BALLOONS

While waiting for Congress to provide
$4,000 promised by Secretary Taft for
the purchase of two dirigible balloons,
Brigadier General James, chief Of the
Signal Corps, viii use that amount from
the regular Signal Corps Appropriation.
Bids for the two balloons are 10 be
opened at the War Department next
month. Both balloons viii be about o.
600 cubic feet capacity with 30 or 40
horsepower. and should be in service
next spring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
ANNIVERSARIES OF BATTLES
TO BE CELEBRATED HERE

The anniversaries OF the battles OF
Ffanlklja and Nashville art To be cele-
brated in washington early in Deem
Der by the veterans OF the armies OF
the C:tio. Cumberland, and Tennessee.
and ar angements are nearly completed
for the event. which viii take place
December i. the anniversary. A meet
ing Of the veterans OF these armies VIII
be held in the National Tribune once
Tuesday evening at 1880
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
Baltimore and Return, sI.a5, Baltimor,

and Ohio r. r. every Saturday and
Sunday. All trains both ways both lays
except Royal Limited. City Offices 14l7
@ ST. and go Pennsylvania ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
Examples of Fine Floral Work

GUIDES funeral designs are artistic &
In excellent taste. Consult him about
such work. 12l4 r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
TWO TRUSTEES APPOINTED
FOR EICHH0LZ & CO

Mark Sherman and Lucas Loving,
trustees in the case OF William Eich-
holz, against whom proceedings in in
voluntary bankruptcy were begun yes
terday in the District Supreme Court
by Henry Myer, Louis Jordan, and
others.
EichholZ is a clothier. His place Of
business is at 1923 Seventh street north
west. The trade name under which he
did business vas William Eichholz &
Co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

schedule. Commencing Sunday, Novem-
Der 18th. Chesapeake and ohio trans
will arrive at and depart rom new
Union Station. The present ,. m
train viii be withdrawn. The C. & ..
Limited train win depart at ?, m,
and the +. +. V. Limited at Mo p. n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17
Oyster Roast at Chesapeake Beach
c. 8 o. Ry.-New station-New

Sunday. Trains leave 10 and 80 15c
round trip. including oysters
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

It's Leadership Well Earned.
c. & S. lee Cream-Velvet Kind. Drug
gists'.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Banquets-Dinners-Weddings
For Flowers See shster, 18th & Eye.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

NO, 5, SC yd.i 10 yds., 55c. NO. ?,
SC yd-i 10 yds., Use. No 9, Ioc I'd. /;
10 yds., CSC. No, IL, 123ke I'd; 10
yds., S1.2O. NO. 10, 15c yd; 10 yds.,
Sl.45. no. "a, 1sc I'd; 10 yds., SI.75.
No. so, 19c yd.i lloyd. piece, S1.s5.
No. 100, 29c I'd; lloyd. piece, S2.sO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

No. !, lloyd. piece, $50; no. ~,
Sc I'd; lloyd piece, Csc; NO. Q, 4c
yd,i lloyd. piece, 35c. NO. 3, SO yd-
lloyd. piece, 45o.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-12-05
RUM-ovER locals.

J.H. Haven B Auoilla was IN town
yesterday.
For Rent:--A fine plantation. viii
advance 800 for use IN fencing. Apply
TO Mrs. r. E, Dickinson. Il.
Sam Sales who for the past several
months has been down on the E4st
Coast, Is here on visit.
r. Q. Dunn came down from ITALIA
bassee Saturday and renamed IN the
city until Sunday night.
Miss Elizabeth Taylor left last Thurs
day for Live Oak where she will visit
friends for several days
Mrs. Robt. L. Millinor and children
of Ellayille are guests of the lady's
mother, Mrs. Randall Morrow.
w. N. Dickinson OF Moseley Han was
a business visitor to the city Monday
and made pleasant call at this Office.
Mrs. J.K Livingston arrived from
her home at Cordele, Ca, yesterday to
visit her mother, Mrs stoy, for several
weeks.
Mrs. J Randall Walker came over
Tuesday evening from her home at Val.
dosta and is the guest Of her mother,
Mrs. p S. Coggirs for several days.
The old song about "You'n never miss
the water I'll the well runs dry has
been particularly appropriate in Madi-
son for the past several days, but the
words must be changed to you'll new.
or niles the electric lights It'll the fuse
blows out, . or something similar hap
pens. From Friday un'I Monday night
the town was in total darkness because
OF an unavoidable accident at the power
plant, and let us tell you, the darkness
after it bad fallen, was dense enough to
slice with a knife.
There are now on exhibition in the
window of ! w. Barrett's store two
beautiful dolls with natural curly hair.
The doll in blue is to be given to the
person guessing the number, or near
est the number, Of Lima beans in a
quart jar. The broken beans will not
be counted. The doll in pink is to be
given to the person who guesses her
name. The dolls name is the given
name OF one Of the glrls attending the
public school here, Gnesses 3 cents
each Proceeds for the benefit Of the
Catholic church 10 Madison.