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, 1907-01-24

in a small puddle. 1t is an honor 10
know him. The small boy watches
with bated breath to see him pass and
dreams his little dreams of some day
being great himself. His opinion j.
asked, his advice taken. He is hun
bly, solicited to accept any Office in tie
peoples gift. An ~appr"cittive com
munity reads his paper and commends
his efforts. When he exposes ~rascalIty
tn" villin sneaks away to parts IN
known, and the editor is hailel as the
only true reformer. Finally he dies,
as ven the great and good must, and
goes to - and he dwoke and behold
i. WAS a dream.
Messrs Horace Hunter and VIM
Parr who have been some weeks in
Nevada looking tn country owe ar
rived home in Encampment Sunday
last. They spent some time in the
Goldfield district and made a thorough
Inspection of conditions in that much
advertised camp, and tell us frankly
that Wyoming is the best yet. Ac-
cordiDg to their tell, men by hundreds
are fiocking there filled with expec
tations of finding opportunities of all
kinds, only to be disappointed. We
never knock any man, any place or
any proposition wantonly, but. we do
feel like exposing frauds and punctur-
ing some of these hot-air balloons.
It's. best for everybody cancern l.
even for Goldfield itself-that she
truth be published. Scarce a mirinp
or district in the west but suffers from
these hot air, wind jamming, IL la
Willis George Emerson, ct al artistic
, 1907-01-24

The unanimous reelection of Sen
ator Warren to the presidency of the
National Woolgrowers Association
is an evidence OF the confidence telt
in the man drought the entire West.
When any of the western states want
anything too large for their own dele
CATION to swing, they i%nstinctively
turn to Senator Warren for help, for
Warren never fails. He gets what he
goes after. He has proved himself to
be by far the ablest man the West has
ever sent to the United States Senate.
, 1907-01-24
happenings
on the Bow

A bowling blizzard has been an
uncomfortable visitor the past week.
G. Hastings, Jr., has "a great enter
tainer at his home, "a Columbia
graphaphone). It plays in the shade
of the Home saloon.
Fred Hanson, the village black
smith, proceeds to pound iron when
he doesn't pound his fingers, but he
8 kept most busy blowing his nose.
William Dickson has returned from
Laramie, where he failed in finding
employment. He is a star boarder
with Mrs. Maggie Reece, at Hanna.
Richardson Brothers and Willie
Widdowfield, members of the Elk
Mountain brass band. have received
their instruments from Lyon & Healy
and are now disturbing the peace.
Miss. Anna Widdowfield and Miss
Nellie Arnett. two of the popular
young ladies of Widdowtield, are ell
gagged these days in fishing, skating
and rabbit hunting through the mail.
John Cheesebrough and E. o.
Mead we're Elk Mountain visitors
Wednesday night. Mr.. Cheesbrough
has his eye on a beautiful young lady
and of course Mead has to 'but in,"
(the piker.)
, 1907-01-24

We cut the paper very short this
week for two reasons. Because we
we're pushed hard for time and because
we want to be in position to get out
an especially good edition next week
Come in early with your ads and your
mining news.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Rollman, of
bennington, were in town this week
and the editor had a very pleasant
visit with them We acknowledge a
cordial invitation to visit them on the
ranch next summer and we fully e1
pect to come. If you don't want us
don't ask us.
DIR. Harry Irwin has severed his
connection with the Penn Wyoming
Copper Co., as Chief Surgeon, and
that position will now be filled by DR..
w. G. Burke. DR.. Burke has a deal
of surgical experience and we predict
that he will fill the bill.
Nj. G. E. Winter left on Wednes-
days stage for Rawlins, Cheyenne and
other points on legal business. Now
see here, Charlie no monkeying with
the Legislature. Just stay home and
write poetry and things. We need
copy.
Say, what is the province of a news
paper anyway7 To make news,
Some people seem to think 80. Well
we have done some of that, too, in
times gone by but it isn't really in ac
cord with our taste. But we do dear,
ly love to report news Well, the
stage left for Walcott this morning
The stage arrived from Walcott this
evening. Anything. elsei Yes il
snew some and then some. That is
all this week.
Now, who wouldn't be an editor
In a little country town. His path is
a path of peace. No thorns are among
his roses. No holdup mon approach
him No thieves break through and
steal. He is a big frog mo not fraud
, 1907-01-24
Gazette Man on Cheyenne.

Cheyenne, a city Of some promin-
ence, capital of Wyoming, seat of
Laramie county and important sub
urb of Guernsey. 1t isn't over a thous,
and miles south of here as the crow
flies. By rail the distance varies from
five hours to thirty days travel.
Cheyenne is inhabited by politicians
and human beings, the former pre-.
dominating. Business in sneyenue
is good-in fact the brewery agents
are highly pleased with existing con
, 1907-01-24

ManZan Pile remedy put up in
convenient, collapsible tubes with
nozzle attachment so that the remedy
may be applied at the very seat of
he trouble, thus relieving almost
instantly bleeding, itching or protrud-
ing piles. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded Prices Drug Store
, 1907-01-24

1t is becoming quite popular for
young lads to kill fathers who threat
on the lives of their mothers. No less
than half a dozen cases of this kind
have been reported in the public press
In the past six months. 1t ia a pity
that this kind of homicide did not be-
come popular long ago.
, 1907-01-24
Eagles to Dan 0 Q

The Faternal order of Eagles will
give a swell dance on the 22ud of
FEBRUARY in Jensons hall. The Wo-
men of the Woodcraft will give the
supper and the affair will eclipse any
hing of the kind ever given in Sara
toga. Good music and IA fine time is
promised.
, 1907-01-24
Press Clippings
What the Other Papers are Doing and I
Saying for the State and the People.
Well, we just Guess.

Well, we guess the secretary of the
interior car have another round with
the Wyoming delegation If he wants
it, if he is not counted out.-Laramie
Republican.
, 1907-01-24

Colorado g. Southern, a railroad.
1t runs into Cheyenne, Grin Junction
and the ditch. It's foolish to board
a Colorado a. Southern train without
an annual and a years rations.
, 1907-01-24
Everybody Works but Anna

Everybody works but Anna,
She gads around all day,
Calling on all the neighbors,
Chewing her gum so gay.
Willie plays the organ
While Nellie sings a song,
Everybody works at our house
But Anna-She,s always gone.
, 1907-01-24
ENCAMPMENT ITEMS.
From The Herald

Letters from w. G. Henry and wife
tell of great enjoyment in the land
hey are visiting. But the weather
isn't any finer than here this week.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13
New
Records
New
Sheet Music

We are just receiving another big
shipment OF Edison Records, and are
ready for the holiday rush. II you
want what you want when you want
it, / guess our store is the place that
you are looking for. We have an i'm
mense stock of Edison Records, and
are always pleased to play any record
for any caller. whether a customer or
not. We like to entertain all who visit
our store. Just drop in and make
yourself at home any time. We are
open evenings.
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN PIANOS
UNTIL AFTER THE HoLIDAYs
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13

HosIERY-coTToN, Isle AND SILK,
For Ladies, Misses and Children.
The Burlington Fast Black, Hermsdorf dye.
These come also in extra sizes.
% dozen Special Burlington Fast Black per
pair ................. ...................15 c
so dozen Special Burlington Fast Black, per
pair .....!...... ............... ....... .25c
% dozen Special Children's Ribbed, Double
Toe and Heel, per pair ...................2 Csc
% dozen Special Children's Ribbed soc value,
pair for st.oo.
Ladies' Isle Hose, prices 80 cents to $3.50.
This line is worthy of the Model standard.
A full line Of plain and embroidered Silk Hose,
all sizes and shades, by the pair or box lots.
Prices range from S1.5O to $3.50 per pair.
GLOVES.
Palestine women have long learned the value
of our excellence in this department, and from
now until Xmas Only will these prices prevail:
16 and Is button Silk Gloves, in black and
white values $500 to $3.50, now .......s1.75
2 clasp white and black former S1.OO values,
now ................ ......... 49,. .75e
Kid Gloves, 2 clasps, all shades .........S1.25
Kid Gloves, 2 clasp, Alexander" tan, brown,
gray and black. S1.75 and $500 values s1.5o
Kid Gloves, IL button Alexander" former
price $3.50, now .........,............. $500
Kid Gloves, 16 button Alexander" former
price $500, now ....................... $3.50
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13

near the top of the hat. Doctors
Reeves and wickware we're summon
ed at once and made an examination.
II was thought that the wound would
prove fatal in a few hours. Time wore
on until Monday, when the father tel
ephoned to DIR. Jameson of Palestine.
general surgeon for the international
and Great Northern railroad company.
Dr. Jameson arrived on the o'clock
train Tuesday, and after making a
thorough examination, excluded every
one from the room except Drs. Carl.
ker, Wickware, Reeves and John
Shepherd. He began his work and in
just forty-seyen minutes from the
time he closed the door he had COM
pleted his work. had the wound dress
ed and sent the bullet out He re-
moved a piece Of skull about the size
Of an American dollar. He replaced
the piece of skull and says that he
can see no reason why the boy will
not permanently recover in a reason
able length Of time. This case is be-
ing watched with unsual interest, and
it is the earnest hope that the victim
OF this sad occurrence will come
around all right.
Later-Johnnie Williamson died at
o'clock Wednesday, Cushing Enter
prise.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13
JOHN c. MILBURN,
Chief Counsel For Standard Oil Co.
In Recent Suits, So Years Old.

John George Mnburn. chief counsel
for the Standard Oil company in the
suits brought by the federal govern
ment to dissolve the trust" was
born in Sunderland, England. Deem
Der 10. 1851 After receiving his
early education in England he came
to the United States, and for time
studied law at Batavia, y. Y. He
was admitted to the bar in 1874 and
began practice in Buffalo. He rapid
ly came to the front in his profession
and soon was recognized as a corpo-
ration lawyer Of exceptional ability.
1t was at Mr.. Milburn's house in Buff
falo that President Mckinley died,
after being shot at the Buffalo Expo
sition Mr.. Milburn was at the time
president of the Pan-American Expo
sition, and the martyred president
was his guest on the fatal day Short
ly after the tragedy Mr. Milburn
removed to New York city. and has
since been connected with the Stand
ard oil company In a legal capacity.
In 1904 4Mr MHburn served as one
of the American delegates 10 the Uni
versal Congress Of Lawyers and Ju-
rists. held at the St Louis worlds
fair
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13
a Beautiful shaksspsarsan Calendar.

A Beautiful Shakespearean Calendar
Among the many pleasing calendars
issued for 1908 that have come to our
notice. the Shakespearean Calendar OF
the Horlick's Matter MIX company is
one OF the most unique and artistic
Il consists Of three beautiful heads by
c. Allen Gilbert portraying Rosalind
Juliet and Portia. Shakespeare's three
leading herOines. Mr.. Gilbert has
long been conceded to be one Of the
greatest American painters OF fem
mime heads. and his conception of
these three characters fully maintains
his reputation as an illustrator. The
calendar is free from advertising. is
ST3I inches in size. and will be sent
to any address upon receipt Of 1Oc
coin or stamps by the Horlicks Malt
ed MIX company. 1901 Northwestern
Ave, Racine. Wis
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13
The Models Christmas Assortment is Complete Now.

oNE-THIRD FF-FURs-oNE-THIRD OFF.
In our Fur stock we have Mink, Jap Mink,
Blended Squirrel, Grey Squirrel Ermine and
Brown Coney. Stoles and Scarfs in these Furs
ranging in price from .........S2.25 TO $3.50
Sets from Observation-Disclosures $1,000 to $500
children's sets-A full line of sets for the lit
tie tots, from ..................S $3.50 to $3.50
SKIRTS.
full and complete line of Skirts, consisting
of voiles, Panamas, Cloths and Serge in Navy,
Brown, Black and novelties, ranging in price
from ................ .........S5.e5 to $3.50
HANDKERcHIEFs.
Xmas Handkerchiefs just arrived. Lots of
them as dainty and beautiful as any city as
sortment Can be bought single or in fancy
box lots.
Pure Linen cross bar Handkerchief. Csc
Pure Linen Shamrock fancy lawn. ....... Csc
Dainty Lace Handkerchiefs
for ............5o SOC, 75c, $500, $3.50 and $500
Armenian Drawn Work Handkerchiefs.
for .................. .......... Soc to $500
SILK UMBRELLAS.
Present Any Lady or Miss Will Appreciate.
This includes as fine an assortment ever wit
messed in Palestine-Pure Silk with handles
in pearl and gold, emery, silver, gun metal and
mixtures, ranging in prices $500 to $3.50
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13
GREAT FLEET IS IN SHAPE
Great 5attleship Squadron Which Is
to Go to the Pacific Coast Is
In Hampton Roads Today.
sneclal to the Herald.


Norfolk, Va, Dec. 13.-As a result
of more strenuous activity than has
manifested itself in the American
navy since the days Of the war with
Spain, the great battleship squadron
which is to 90 to the Pacific coast,
is in Hampton Roads today practical
ly in complete readiness for the start
on its long voyage, which begins on
Monday morning next The task of
fitting out the vessels of the fleet has
been one OF enormous proportions.
and everyone from Admiral Evans
down to the marines and jacliies are
glad that the work is over and the
cruise about to begin.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13

city property insurance fund and in
vested in state, county, school and ma
tional Understanding bonds. It is eX-
pected that eventually the city will
be in a position to depend wholly up
on this fund for insurance.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13
CARRY OWN INSURANCE
Kansas City, Mo-, Proposes to Carry
Its On Insurance on All City
Property.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Kansas City, Mo, Dec. Comp
troller Pearson is in daily receipt of
letters from mayors and other Off
cials of cities throughout the country
asking for copies of the ordinance re-
Gently passed by the Kansas City
council whereby the city purposes to
carry its own insurance on all city
property According to the plan,
each city department having insur-
able property will be charged the reg
ular premium rate as fixed by the as
ISOLATION of American underwriters,
based on so per cent of actual value.
This premium will be credited to the
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13
WINTER WAISTS.


White Lawn Waist anoer embroidery tucked
White Madras Waists tailored
s
with
back tucked splendid values at $780, now w s2s5
o
IS
al cds and
~ n .....s675 o
this slaughter of Tailored
e in
line Combsand Bers
What
TRFLE EXPENSIVE
erent
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13
poinn Bio Rooz. Business.

The local saloons are now doing a
big booze business with the local dis
tricts surrounding us. Every day I'M
mense express shipments go out
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13
REMARKABLE CASE.
Cushing Boy Lives Several Days
With Bullet In His Brain.

About noon last Saturday our usual.
ly quiet little city was thrown into
the widest excitement when the re-
port was rapidly circulated that John.
ME. the thriteen-year-old son OF Mr..
and Mrs J. NJ Williamson. was shot
near the home Of his parents.
As nearly as we can get at the facts
It occurred after this manner: John
ME. his seven-year-old brother. Lee,
and his little three-year-old nephew,
Bruce Mcmillan. were near the house
saving and splitting wood They. I'M
known to Mrs williamson. took the
% caliber rifle along and got 10
shooting al spots on the stumps near
by The two smaller boys were left
az two small saplinEs with the gun.
while Johnnie went apart some thirty
feet TO put up a spot He was stand
with his right side 20 the boys and
hopping. and Lee says that he
KUN I'm his hands ready TO
little Bruce pulled the
.arging the gun. the ball
pie in the head The
bullet two-thirds Of
the brain. and lodged
he skull. just above
n one-third plowed
skull, coming out
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13

Call and See About It
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13
His Well.Wishes.

A Palestine citizen who says he
thoroughly appreciates the Herald
called at the office this morning. and
left as an earnest OF his appreciation.
six dollars for next years subscrip-
ton to the daily The Herald would
like very much TO receive a similar
nN-naa--...I lrnm InaL ono hmndred
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13
1.-THE M0de/H
Ladies' Ready To Wear Store.
Ten Shopping Days

And Santa Claus will have and The Model advises their friends
delay until
Thing The
stnia than esewhe land yoursef
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-13

Post cards-six local views, fOe.
Ask the local dealer for than. n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-16

Becktol, SOL Swagard avenue. The
club was reorganized and is now the
F. d. L. S. club.
The Fluffy Ruffles gave their regu-
lar Saturday afternoon dance this
afternoon at Hudson's hail.
Harmony Rebekah circle was very
pleasantly entertained November l. by
Mrs. Minnie Connely. In the guessing
contest Mrs. Minnie Whitehead was
most successful and was given a pearl
handled pen. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Waldman, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. o. Palmer, Mrs. 1. J. Ketchum,
Finch. Mrs. w. C. Day, Mrs. ]. w.
Dowler. Mrs. A C. Ward. Mrs. Dora
M Wolf Mrs. Minnie Whitehead, Mrs.
J. K. Withers, Mrs. o. M. Capron,
Misses Eleanor Holiday, Minnie Sar-
YER Maude Judkins, Francis Scott,
Miriam Withers, Minna Cooley, Ethel
Palmer, Mr.. Albert Shook, Fred
Whitehead and Earl and Roy Palmer.
The circle will have a business meet
Ing Thursday afternoon, November 81,
at the home of Mrs. Dora M. Wolf.
1911 North Monroe street. and tacky
party Friday evening, November 20 at
North Monroe street. Everybody is
expected to come tacky.
Mrs. Will Houser entertained a few
friends very pleasantly at her home
Thursday afternoon. it being her
birthday anniversary. The friends
who enjoyed her hospitality were Mrs.
Fox Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs. Brown,
Mrs Muller, Mrs. Renshaw Mrs. Sher-
burn, Mrs. Halves, Mrs. Bevelle, Mrs.
Gibbs, Mrs. Keith, Mrs. King, Master
Albert Dial and Charles Renshaw.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-16

One woman was ravfng over an
others puffs. They look so natural, %
she said. ''I don't want my puffs to
look natural" a girl spoke up. a
want them to look as though bought
EN- and paid so much money for EN-
and that 1 must be horribly rich"
- %
A beautiful cantata, Rebecca by
Barnby, will be given at the First
Presbyterian church tomorrow night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-16

About $50 guests attended the mu-
sica1e given last night at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Parkhurst
under the auspices of the ladies of the
First Presbyterian church. The Park
bursts large music room on the third
floor was used for the event and ferns
and other greens were employed in
decorating. Serving was done in the
dining room.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-16

A little girl had stray kitten,
scrawny and blear eyed, but she loved
it devotedly and was very proud of it.
One day she went to see another little
girl who ran to meet her Juggling in
her arms a beautiful thoroughbred
Angora. The little girl who had the
mongrel cat looked at the other with
its collar OF bells and it's bow of blue
ribbon and it's lovely fluffy tail and
thought Of the poor little half-starved.
soot-begrimed reclaimed outcast at
home and pouted, I'm just going to
kill my cat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-16
New washington Passenger Static,

The new Passenger Station at Wash
ington, D. c., will be used by all trains
of the Pennsylvania Railroad System on
and after November II, 1907.
1t is the largest, handsomest, and
most commodious Railway Station in
the world.
Travel by the Pennsylvania Line on
your next trip to the Capital of the
country at Washington and look this
wonderful station over. The bigness
and completeness of it are impressive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-16

Don't you let these four-f1ushers bluff
you. When they talk with that air of
careless elegance about The Library
they mean the room with the bookcase
in it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-16
Every mother feels

great uredo Oh inc PsA
and danger attendant upon
the most critical period
of her life Reeomin0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-16
Residence e2i Harrison ST. Ind. Phone 220
j. I. BARkLEY
Undertaken and Embdlmer.
s1s Kansas Avenue. Both Phones 2a7
Lost Pay Roll Is Found.

Trinidad, Colo, Nov. 16.-The $4,000
worth of pay checks for the miners and
coke men of the Carbon Coal, Iron and
Coke company, which were lost few
days ago from the stage that runs be-
tween Longsdale and Cokedale, were
found yesterday by a couple of boys
and returned to the company. Charles
Macomber, driver Of the stage, who
was arrested on suspicion Of having
stolen the package has been released.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-16
ADDendiCitfS

bowels by employing drastic purgatfves
To avoid all danger use only DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, the safe, gentle cleansers
and invigorators. Guaranteed for head
ache. biliousness, malaria and jaundice,
at all drug stores. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-16
Paid the Troops in Cash.

Junction City, Kan, Nov. 16.-There
was turned loose at Fort Riley yester-
day by the army paymaster 1000 in
currency. On the first of the month
there was about $4,000 paid out to the
officers This makes in all about $4S, 900
from the government treasury.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-30
A Mine Disaster Near
Fayetteville, W. Va.
A DUST EXPLOSION
In The Stewart Mine was Very Fatal
Nearly 200 Men in the Shaft
when Explosion Occurred.

Charleston. w. Va, Jan. 3O.--At
least 80 or 80 persons are dead as a
result of an explosion in the Stewart
mine near Fayetteville, In Fayette
county. according to the last reports
received and It is expected tho mum.
Der will reach 25 more.
The explosion was caused by dust
in the mine. Every effort is being
made TO get TO the men who are en-.
tombed, but there is little hope that
any of them are alive.
At the time Of the explosion there
were nearly 200 men in the shaft and
there isl grave apprehension that n
great many Of them were in the mine
when the explosion occurred.
Organized effort is being made to
get to the men in the miae and volun.
teers are plentiful The scene about
the mine Is o pathetic one, men, wo.
men and children crying for their rela.
tives and imploring those on the
ground to go to their rescue.
The Stewart mine Is a shaft 56S
feet deep The development is In the
Sewall seam, which ranges ia thick
ness from four to five feet. The mine
is located on the White Oak Fuel Co. s
private line, connecting with the
Chesapeake & Ohio railroad at Car
Isle. II is located about four miles
from Fayetteville and seven miles
from Thurmond The mine has been
in operation for about three years, bu,
has not beer fully developed.