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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
Estimated That Lines In Texas Will
Spend s25, 100000 For Equipment.


Austin, Texas, Dec. 23-It is est.
mated that the recent orders issued
by the railroad commission requiring
the railroads to add to their rolling
stock and equipment within the next
three years. will cost the railroads Of
Texas S25. 100000 and this will natu-
rally increase their bonded indebted
ness.
just what the railroads OF the state
are going 10 do about this order
which was issued by the commission
in compliance with an act Of the Thir-
tieth legislature. giving the commits.
sion power to issue such orders. has
not been definitely disclosed. but It is
not unlikely that # will be resisted
The officials Of the Cotton Belt we're
here the other day. and complained to
the commission concerning the order.
and If other lines have also complain
ed. Il has not been disclosed.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Inasmuch as the members Of con-
gress found no free railroad trans.
portatiOn in their Christmas socks
decided many OF them on spending
their holidays in Washington. and
new beauties are discover
ed every hour in the climate and
Besides. the long trip home
is such a bore.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

IL one can be devised, that will OPP
crate satisfactorily all around. would
be very desirable. Meanwhile ex-
perienced bankers are looking with
suspicion upon dreamers with a way
out-San Antonio Express.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Pedestrian Weston's advice is that
when you have a sorrow take a long
walk and sweat it out Many a fellow
you have bored with story of your
troubles has felt a temptation to tell
you the same thing. Yes, when you
have troubles. take a walk. 1t will do
all concerned good.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24
Coughs, Colds and Group

than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. In
many homes it is relied upon as i'm
plicitly as the family physician. 1t con-
tains no opium or other narcotic, and
may be given as confidently to a baby
est an adult. Price acc; large size SOC
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

The Herald wishes all of the Texas
newspaper boys a Merry Christmas,
and hopes next year may be the best
in their lives. They deserve the best
in the land.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

The Herald. after the most search
ing investigation, and thoughtful
search, has failed to see what connec-
ton a jug of whiskey has with Christ
mas. II any man can tell us we would
be obliged TO him.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24
~

We have no reduced prices
on candy. There is no
room for reduction on Nun
nally's, Jacobs and Allie
grettis', but we give it to
you FRESH daily by ex-
press until the 25th.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Here's hoping that every child in
Palestine will have a royal visit from
Santa Claus, and spend a happy
Christmas. II the Organized Chart
ties can help any in bringing such a
condition to pass. then it is certain
all viii be remembered. Long life to
this noble organization.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24
kniqhts TempIar.

There will be a call conclave Of
Palestine Commandery No 8, X. T..
on Wednesday morning, December 25,
at 1920, sharp. A full attendance is
earnestly desired. Visiting Sir
knights cordially welcome.
A. G. NOBLIN, E. c.
J. E. DOUTHIT, Recorder.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Possibly the reason the jug trade
is so brisk now is because a scientist
has declared that the world will be as
dry as the moon in fifty million more
years.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

The early Christmas shopper may
manage, by hurrying a little. to get
through buying by the time the stores
close tonight.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Ex-Governor Savers has at last
realized and acknowledged that he is
out of politics. Many of US have
known that for long time
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS.

The Alaska republican convention
for the nomination OF candidate for
delegate in congress will be held in
Ketchikan the second Tuesday I'm
MAY. r.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

A membership in the Y. NJ. C. A.
as an Xmas present for your boy will
be very acceptable. 13-1Ot
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

You cannot afford to give
Ncheap Xmas candy. Get
the freshest and finest at
Bratton's.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

100000 invested in CT
CARS. If you want a Christ
mas box The Bratton Drug
Co. can please you. Also
a fine line Of Pipes.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

A grand collection of new Toys,
Christmas Tree Ornaments, Caleu-
dars. Christmas and New Year Cards
at Schreiner's Music and Toy House.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Better not send the girl any
candy unless you send it
fresh-Jacob's, Nunnally's
and Allegrettis' every day
by express until Xmas.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Fine Perfumes, Cut Glass,
Solid Silver Toilet Articles,
Gillette Safety Razors and
many other useful Xmas
presents at Bratton' s.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Post cards-six local Views, 1oe
Ask the local dealer for them. tt
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Harry Daugherty Of Columbus. well
known as a republican campaign man
ager in the Buckeye state. will prob.
ably make the race for Foraker's seat
in the senate, provided it is made
primary contest.
The democratic state committee of
Delaware has formally Endorsed
Judge Gray for the democratic candi-
dacy for president and adopted reso-
lutions demanding his nomination by
the national convention next year.
Minneapolis followers Of Robert La
Toilette met recently and organized a
political club to promote the candi.
dacy Of the Wisconsin senator for the
republican nomination for the presi.
dency.
James Goodrich of indianapolis. one
of the managers OF the Fairbanks
presidential candidacy. has already
engaged large hotel qaurters in Chi.
cago for the accommodation of the
Fairbanks boomers at the republican
national convention next June.
The Folrida State Republican Cen
trail Committee has decided to hold
the state convention in ST. Augustine
on date not later than February Is
for the purpose OF electing delegates
TO the republican national convention
The committee has pledged the repub-
lican party in Florida to send dele
gates to the convention to vote for a
candidate who represents the policies
of the Roosevelt administration.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

An old box of candy is not
worth anything. Get it
fresh at Bratton g.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

A Gas Heater Kills the Chill.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Things should be pretty lively at
the Polo Grounds next summer with
Manager McGraw and Captain Donlin
of the New York Giants both in the
game.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

o'Day are touring Europe. In other
words the three major league umpires
have taken a trip to Ireland.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

The recent trade between the New
York apd Boston teams of the Nation
al League came very close to showing
something like syndicate ball between
Pittsburg and Boston.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Before Stanley Ketcher crossed his
path Joe Thomas looked to be the
.'geuine stones" among the welters.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Tim Hurst, Jack Sheridan and H.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

The former Iowa League Is now the
Central Baseball Association Mar
shalltown has been dropped from the
circuit and Kewauee. Ill.,. given the
vacant berth.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Phoenix cinched the Arizona base
ball championship recently with Cy
Young. 3rd. i'm the box.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

al League came very close to showing
something like syndicate ball between
Pittsburg and Boston.
Savannah. Ca. will be the scene of
big automobile road race next
month, if plans now being made are
carried out.
A new walking wonder has walked
to the front He is Charles jenkins.
of Ironton, Ohio, with a record of six
miles in thirty-seven minutes.
Paterson. n. J., will have a team in
the Atlantic League next season.
Years ago Paterson in the old Allan
tic League boosted of such players as
Honus Wagner. Emmel Heidrich and
several other stars.
Ed Ashenback, who managed the
St Paul team last season, has signed
to pilot the Johnstown. Pa. team.
John L. Sullivan will not retire to
the simple life, as announced. The
big fellow will be seen next season in
a drama which will prove that Jim
Corbett never had anything on the
great John L. when it comes to play
actin"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Freddie Weeks and Kid Wolgast
have been signed to box at Frank Sc
lees club in Pueblo. Colo, next
month
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24
NEWS AND NOTES OF SPORT.

1t is said that "Sandow" Mertes is
due for removal from Minneapolis
"for the good of the service
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

New idea Magazine Cents. New Zap Patterns 100
New Idea Magazines Now Here.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-24

Ed Ashenback, who managed the
St Paul team last season, has signed
to pilot the Johnstown. Pa, team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
FIVE NEGROES ARE
 KILLED AT HUSTON

Ruston, La, May 12.-Unknown persons set off a charge of dynamite or some other high explosive here under the house of Sam Cook, negro, between and 3 o'clock this morning, blowing the house to pieces and killing Cook and four other negroes, stopping in a front room Four negroes said to have been stopping in an- other part of the house escaped.
 Cooks body was blown about eighty feet away, a mass of flesh and bones, in the fork of tree The body of a woman was blown a hundred feet or more into the air, falling through the branches of a high tree and snapping the wires of a telegraph line before it finally struck the ground. The body of young baby was blown into a street nearby and two girls were blown into a fence corner some distance away, where they were found, one still alive, short time later The girl found alive never reganed con- sciousness and died in few hours.
 The entire town was shaken by the ex- plosion, and for a time much excitement prevailed. There is as yet no clue to the perpetrators, but a coroners jury was i'm paneled soon after the explosion and is making every effort to get at the bottom of the crimo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
Immlnratien at Gulf Ports

Nothing more hopeful in relation to immigration has occurred than the plans made by the railroads reaching from the west to the gulf for bring ing in immigrants. These immigrants are to he sought in Europe in busi- ness-like systematic manner ana the North German-Lloyd steamship com pany is to bring them to gulf ports Every road that has terminal on the gulf is probably a party to the plan. and the work of securing lm- migrants has already been begun in Europe.
 This means a great diversion Of lm- migrants to the gulf ports. It means that New Yorlx's dominance in this re- snect is to be assailed, and if possible overcome. If the eastern and middle state are as much disgusted over Inn migration as they claim to be, they will aid the new pldn "AlNh '0" :" better distribution of immigrants. The new plan seeks to place them where they are needed. The south may not need all corners, and those the south does not need the west will readily take. The east is to be relieved.
 The allied railroads should have the aid of public sentiment in this matter, for no doubt the Lodges and the cot ton spinners of Massachusetts will at tempt to put obstacles in the way. They have an abundance of labor and \ they do not want the south to be blessed in a similar manner. They should be closely watched, and above all everybody who can should aid the railroads in their new effort to land Immigrants at gulf ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
BOARD OF REVENUE
 TO DECIDE TODAY

me board of revenue will meet this morning and again take up the matter of issuing bonds for the erection of a coun- ty jail and court house. It is believed that by this time County Attorney Miller will be ready with his report on the ad- visibility of ordering an election.
 The board is unanimously in favor of issuing the bonds, but is in hopes that 1t will require but one issuance for both jail and court house. This question has been asked the attorney and for safety s sake he has advised with expert munic- ipal and county lawyers in New York. Ia, If he has received a reply he will be prepared to give his final de- cson and the election will be ordered immediately. The date will probably be set within six weeks, and it-'is thought that before three months have passed the plans will have been adopted and the work on the new buildings can be pushed forward. The present intention is to con- struct sky-scraper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Polytechnic Institute.

The catalogue of 1906-7 of the Alabama Polytechnic institute at Auburn has been issued and is full of interest. It shows the institution to be in a most flourish ing condition, having enrolled 600 students this session The attendance represents sixty-two counties, eleven states and three foreign countries. There are twenty four professors and twenty-two instruc- tors. Seven degree courses in applied sci ences are offered in civil engineering, mining engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, agriculture and horticulture. chemistry and metallurgy and pharmacy.
 This is the oldest technical institution in the south," said an educator, and has had a steady and continuous growth in the line of technological work for the last thirty-f1ve years. The cuts of the handsome buildings and especially the new engineering hall. which has been constructed this year, make a fine im- pression. The engineering hall is com modious three-story building 92 feet by 60 feet, and Is fitted with all the modern appliances for engineering and drawing. The department of mining engineering has been notably strengthened. The en- rollment in the engineering department has been unusually large-mining en- gineering S2, civil engineering fl, mechan- ical engineering 91, electrical engineer ing 107.
 These departments have gained dis tinction for the institution and they have thor oughly equipped for the increased attend ance Chemistry and pharmacy are also emphasized to a marked degree. Attend ance in pharmacy this year reaches the high water mark of 40, and chemistry 245. The work in agriculture and related sub jects has been greatly broadened. "A three-year course in veterinary med icine leading to the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is offered for the first time in the history of any southern institution. Full courses are offered in bacteriology, biology and physiology un- der the charge of separate professors. A new chair of entomology has olso been established and is proving very valuable in the study of insects injurious to crops, orchards, forests, and shade trees
 "The distinctive feature of the work of the Alabama Polytechnic institute is that of practical sciences pertaining to the industrial development of the state in all of it's phases-mining operations, rail- road building, architecture, electrical plants, mechanical plants, horticulture, animal industry, agriculture, etc., and the growth of the college seems to keep pace with the growth of Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
Mr. Ronsevelt and the Alton Deal

The Wall Street Journal brings out h new chapter in the Alton deal. "En- listing the aid of Benjamin B. Odell," gays the Journal, then chairman of fhe republican state committee, 1t Is said MT. Hartman secured the pas sage by the state legislature of law extending the permissible savings bank Investments to these Alton bonds. fact of extraordinary interest in view of recent developments is that this law was signed by Governor Theodore Roosevelt. Thus the signature of l, Roosevelt completed the Alton deal by giving the Alton bonds the prestige which attaches to a savings bank in- vestment Yet at this very time the essential facts of the Alton readjust- ment-stock-wateri and all-had been made public"
 The success of the entire transac- tion turned upon the marketing of the bonds which had been issued to the Hartman syndicate at 65. By means of the Odell law those bonds were given a boom, and in that way Cover nor Roosevelt assisted in carrying out the Alton deal.
 It does not follow that any blame properly attaches to MT. Roosevelt. although he doubtless knew that Odell was an agent of Hartman. No doubt 1t was explained to him that the say angs banks desired the passage of the bill. Be that as 1t may, the President now sees the Alton deal in its true light, and he no doubt understands better than he did the ins and outs of the Odell-Harriman combine which long combined politics with financial juggling and manipulated at will the state of New York. legislature, courts, and voters. No combine was more pow erful, or worked smoother while the lid was kept on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

This expert will enter upon his duties next September. He will attend to the distribution of pure seeds, cooperate with the farmers in the preparation of lands and the cultivation of crops and advise with them wherever and when ever required. An experiment station Is to be established on the farm of every man who is willing to accept such cooperation. A postoffice inspec- tor is already in the district planning for the establishment of new free rural mail delivery routes. Congressman Hobson is now working out a plan for the building of good roads in several of the counties of the district with government aid during the coming summer The bureau of forestry has offered the services of an expert to instruct the people of the district in the best means of protecting the tim ber supply which is highly valuable, but which have been greatly abused in the past.
 These are some of the results of the tour already accomplished. Those that may follow are incalculable. The work that is being done by Congressman Hobson in his district and within six weeks of his taking the oath of office is attracting wide attention, and is be- ing highly commended by the press and people everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
Hobson in the Sixth

The first week of the educational tour that Is being made in the Sixth district by Congressman R. P. Hobson closed at Fayette last Saturday. Those familiar with the work being done and the results thus far observed feel that the undertaking Is great success The young naval hero-statesman is setting an example in the Sixth that may we'll be copied by older and more experienced congressman.
 Hobson conceived the idea that the department ot agriculture should be brought closef to the people and that It's operation should be applied to the direct and practical benefit of the peo- pie who are sn greatest need of help The work will not stop with the pres ent tour. Congressman Hobson pro- poses to red ice his efforts to a prac- tical and bus lness-like system of pub lie benefactibn.
 Appreciating the value of this edu- cational work and the eagerness with which it is being received by the peo- ple of the Sixth district the depart ment has already arranged for the permanent location of an expert cot ton culture official in the district, who will co-opesate with the farmers in the improvement of cotton production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITY.
Social Democrats Will Holds Confer
 ence in London.

London, May 12.-There was much ex- citement and revolutionary activity among the Russian social democrats in the White Chapel district today and a constant coming and going of delegates between the many socialist clubs; but the veil of secrecy as to what was being done was almost impenetrable. Tickets sur rounded the headquarters of the Rus sians, and it was impossible for strangers to enter The police are keeping a strict watch on all proceedings.
 The real work of the conference will begin Monday and daily meetings will be held for a week. There are differences of opinion as to whether the conference shall be public or private, but it is pur- posed to hold at least one public meet ing in order to arouse sympathy. There was no formal meeting today, though a continuous discussion was carried on at the club, which was visited by many prominent socialists. Maxim Gorky has arrived here to advise and watch the so- cial democrats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
ASSESSMENTS ARE
 RAISED BY CHURCH

Louisville, Ky, May 12.-Assessment or the churches of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, for the church extension work, were raised 25 per cent by the board of church extension, which finished it's annual meeting last evening. This means that about $175,OOO will be collected from the Methodists for the present fiscal year which ends March 31, 1908, whereas, last year only $140,000 was raised.
 The board appropriated $56,S25 for do- nations and granted $7o,000 for loans to aid congregations in building churches. It also pledged itself to raise $5O.OOO for the building of churches in Oklahoma with the provision that the people in Okla homa raise an equal amount
 The board also agreed to raise a spe cial donation of s10,OOO as a gift toward the erection of church in Baltimore, Mo, at a cost of $150,0O0, to be known as the Alpheus w. Wilson Memorial church, in honor of Bishop Wilson, the oldest active bishop in the church. AL though no definite action was taken, the board endorsed the movement to build a church in Washington. D. C., at a cost of $2500
 The Methodists of Washington have agreed to raise $75,000 of the sum and the board must raise the balance Bishop E. D. floss, Bishop w. A. Candler and Dr. W. F. McMurray, corresponding sec retary of the board of church extension, were appointed a committee to take charge of the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
Irish Bill May Pass.

London, May 12.-With a huge major ity the liberals, it is confidently predict ed, will be able to pass the Irish bill through the house of commons, but not without strenuous opposition from those anti-home rulers who see in the measure a stew toward an Irish parliament with an Irish executive, which Is the ultimate hope of Ireland. But whether the liberal government can carry the measure through the house of lords Is not as clear, for the upper house Is strongly opposed to the present Campbell Zimmerman ad- ministration. Moreover, it is one of the proudest memories of the peers that in the great home rule battle over the Glad stone bill, the upper house finally tramp Hed over the commons, thus defeating home rule at a moment when it was all most within reach. However, sentiment has changed since then and the British public has now grown so weary of the everlasting question that 1t Is quite ready to have the peers grant some measures of relief.