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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-04
GUN WENT OFF.
A 12-Year-old on Hunting Trip Meets
Death.

Luling. Texas. Feb. S.-Master Jack
Townes. the 12-year-old boy of John
Townes. accidentally killed himself
Friday evening on the Jones place
near Belmont. The boy was staying
with his grandfather. Mr.. James. Fri.
day evening he loaded his gun and
was going over to a neighbours place
TO go coon hunting that night He
leaned his gun against a fence and
started to go over the fence himself.
when the gun went of. the entire load
taking effect in his heart. from which
he Immediately expired. The father
of the boy had just left the day before
for Fort Worth. where he was called
on account of the serious Illness of
his older boy. where he was immedi-
ately notified of this unfortunate acct
dent.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-04
TOUGH ON MILLINERs.
Missouri Legislature to Limit Number
of New Hats to Two a Year.

Jefferson City. Mo. Feb. st be.
came known today that a bill will be
presented to the assembly by a men,
Der thereof which is expected to
create more or less excitement, and
possibly some opposition. the source
Of which is easily seen when it is
known that the bill is to provide that
no woman within the State of Mis-
souri, shall require more than two hats
per year. 1t is not stated whether the
assemblyman who is to father the
bill drew it from his OWE bitterness
of spirit or whether some influential
constituent or body of constituents is
pushing him on toward this dangerous
ground. but it is admitted that the
bill is drawn and will be presented.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-04
JAPs WON'T HAVE 1T.
Stand on Their Treaty Rights-calI
Exclusion Unreasonable

Toxic. Feb. 3.-The report that a
settlement of the California trouble is
likely to be effected by the exclusion
Of labor immigration by the United
States and japan is not generally be-
lieved here. being considered unrea-
sonable. According to the prevailing
feeling any satisfactory solution Of
the controversy must be based upon
Japan's treaty rights.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-04
TO STOP TOUR.
Talk at Houston That Investigation
viii Be Discontinued.

Honston, Texas, Feb. 3.-It is learn
ed seagh y channel worthy
Oh 60 tnat Z resouuon mas
been Already prepared at Austin to
present to the legislature to discon-
time the investigation that has been
on for several days. The effect of it
will be to cut out the proposed tour
of the investigation committee to st.
Louis. and stop the whole plan.
1t is also learned that some of the
anti-Bailey people are in favor of it as
the whitewash will not be applied.
This statement has been made sew
eral times this evening by those who
oppose the senator
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-04
COURT OF INQUIRY
IS INVESTIGATING
REPORT THAT POLL TAXES HAVE
BEEN ILLEGALLY PAID TO CON-
Troll ELECTION.

This morning there was organized
in Judge Dexter's court a court of in.
quiry. to investigate into allegations
that certain parties had paid poll taxes
or furnished money with which to pay
poll taxes. with the evident purpose
of controlling the approaching city
election.
The court was organized and the
beginning of the taking of testimony
was begun before noon.
A court of inquiry. like the proceed
ings Of grand jury. is secret. the
public being excluded.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-04

Special to the Herald.

special 10 the Herald.
Kansas City. Feb. Testimony be-
fore Interstate Commerce Commits.
sioner Clark here today showed that
products OF all trusts shipped in tank
cars are at a lower rate than refined
oil. which independent shippers alone
handle. The trusts products include
glycerine for the powder trust. acids
for the smelter trust. linseed oil for
standard lard oil for packers.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-04
JAPS COMING TO
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
ESTIMATED THERE ARE NOW g..
600 JAPs THERE WHO ARE ABLE
TO BEAR ARMS.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Honolulu. Feb. Twenty-Five hun
dred Japanese arrived on the Ha-
waiian Islands during the month of
January. The arrivals include many
of the veterans of the Japanese war.
The majority OF the new arrivals are
lOaling about this city. and do not
seem to desire labor
II is estimated by conservative
sources that there are sixty-five thou.
sand japanese here. forty thousand
Of whom are capable of bearing arms.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-04
Two.cent Fare Adopted.
Special 10 the Herald.

SpeciaI 20 The Herald.
Jefferson City. Mo. Feb. 1.-THE
Missouri house passed the 2-cent fare
bill by a vote Of 100 to ]. The bill re-
quires railroads to carry passengers
for cents a mile. except on independ-
ent lines with less than forty miles Of
trackage.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-04
Oil Goes up.
,necial TO the Herald

oVtCIdI 10 inc HtTdIU.
Cleveland. o., Feb. 1.-The Standard
Oil company today advanced the price
of gasoline and naptha one cent a gal
Ion.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-04
ole Grand Leader,
PaIesHns's Loading Store.
Complaints Against Illinois Central.

Wichita, Kan, Feb. 4.-Interstate
Commerce Commissioner Prouty is
here hearing complaints against the
Illinois Central. which is charged with
violating the long and short haul
clause of the rate law. on complaint
of d. W. Durham of St Joseph, Mo,
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-04
National Bank Closed.

| Special to the Herald.
Washington. Feb. 4.-The First Ma
tional bank of Scotland, y. D., has
been closed. No reasons given.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-23
srennaman-Law NuptiaIs.

Pulaski.--At the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. c. Brennaman Of this city on
Nov. 10, at 1880 p. M. occurred the
marriage of their youngest daughter,
Miss Vina- to K. p. Law of Moulton,
Rev. w. w. Miller officiating. A large
number of invited guests were present
to witness the ceremony After con-
gratulations and luncheon and a short
time Of social enjoyment, Mr.. and Mrs.
Law left on the evening train for st.
Louis, Mo-. where they will spend their
honeymoon.
The protracted meetings still con-
tinue at the Methodist Episcopal
church with increased interest
Mrs. Bertha Johnson and little son
Of Mt. Pleasant are visiting Mrs. John
sons mother, Mrs. Mary Augspurger,
and attended the Brennaman-LaW
wedding yesterday.
Mrs. Ollie Childe of Moline, ILL.,. Will
liam Swartzendrover and daughter,
Edna. are visiting at the G. e. Bussie
home, and attended the Brennaman
Law wedding yesterday.
Barney Brunk was business caller
in Bloomfield yesterday.
Rev. Dunkleberger is holding a SER
les of meetings at the Christian
church at Stiles this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Howard and
daughter, Letha, visited relatives near
Utica and Bonapafte fewf days last
week
I Mrs. Harry Plank is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Margaret Pearson. this
week.
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A soldier writing from the Philip.
pines Of his Impressions of the islands
after two years campaign, gives
this description:
The Philippines islands are bunch
OF trouble gathered upon the western
horizon Of civilization They are
bounded On the west by hoodooism
and smugglers. on the north by rocks
and destruction. one the east by ty.
phoons and monsoons and on the
south by cannibals and earthquakes
The climate is deceptive combin.
alton of changes, well adapted to rails
ing Cain. The soil is fertile and large
crops of Instructions and treachery
are produced.
The chief amusements are cock
fighting and stealing. The principal
diets are fried rice. boiled rice, stew.
ed rice and rice.
The principal exports Of the, Islands
are rice. hemp, and war bulletins;
the imports American soldiers. arms
and ammunition. Malarial fever is SO
prevalent that on numerous occasions
the islands have been shaken as II
with chill. Communication has been
established between the islands by
substituting the mosquito for carrier
pigeons. the mosquito being larger
and better able to stand the long jour.
news
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-23
WE'RE GROWING BIGGER.

The conclusion reached by the Brit.
ish Medical society that the school boy
of today is bigger and stronger than
the boy Of ten or fifteen years ago,
will prove an effectual answer to
those scientists who believe the race
is deteriorating. English scientists
had made the assertion that the Brit,
ish head and the British muscles are
shrinking, and the medical association
made few practical tests. They con.
fined their tests to one Of the repres.
entative English colleges, and found
that the boys Of IA years of age in
the school average five pounds heavier
and nearly an inch taller than the
boys of 1885. From halter who sup.
plies hats to six schools, evidence was
secured that the head of the British
youth Of today is larger than that OF
the sqhoolboy Of fifteen years ago.
Carrying on the investigation fur.
Their the conclusion was reached that
there has been a steady Improvement
in the physique of the whole race, as
proof was given that the average man
of today could not squeeze into the
armor worn in medieval times.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-23
PLEASANT HOME.

Pleasant Home.-Rev. Johnston Is
conducting meetings at Bethel, having
commenced last week He filled his
regular appointment at Pleasant Home
Sunday morning. Christian Endeavor
services were held Sunday evening,
led by Miss Sadie Knox. Three new
MEMBERS We're received.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bachman and
family, the Misses Mamie Brooks and
Ada Chance and Lewis Willard spent
Sunday at the home Of Mrs. Ross.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dixon. Ellis
Bachman, the Misses May and Verna
Bachman and others visited at tho
home of Mrs. U. l.. Harlan Sunday.
Cottage prayer meeting was held at
the home of Ralph Bachman Tuesday
evening and regular prayer meeting
services were held at the church on
Thursday evening
A clover huller is expected In this
vicinity soon from north of the river.
Number -Four school, Polk township.
commenced the winter term Of school
Monday after a three weeks vacation.
c. w. Cornell Is teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Schoech and
little son, Clifford, visited at the home
of Rev. Randolph Sunday afteruo9n. :.
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cREsToN.

Creston.-Mrs Griswold Of Green
field, was visiting here today.
Arthur Chandler returned to his
home at Shenandoah, after few days
visit here with Alex Shalstrom.
Miss Bessie Melton went to Red
Oak today to visit with relatives.
Mrs. A. NJ. Drorbaugh left on No. G
for Kewanee. ILL.,, to visit for ten days
with her sister.
Miss Alta M. welch of Lenox and
Levi Beckett of Barnville, Wis, were
united In marriage at the Methodist
Episcopal parsonage Tuesday
Mis- Ella Clark of Galesburg, ILL.,, Ia
here visiting at the home Of j. Q.
Thompson.
Mrs. M v. Ashby and daughter
Ruth. are visiting friends in Savannah
Mo.
Mrs. William wycoff of Talmage re-
turned home today on No. 4. after q
short visit with relatives here.
Mrs. Robert Mcknight went to Or
lent via the north branch to visit with
relatives
Mrs. Elizabeth Bivins, who has been
in the city several days, left today for
Orient. where she will make an ex-
tended visit with her sister.
Rev. Joseph A. Anderson Of Boone,
Rev. Holmen of Essex, Rev. Olsenius
Of Neiman, Rev. Lawrence Of Tober,
Rev Glenn of Council Bluffs. Rev.
Hanson. and Rev. Gustavson both of
tendance at the mission meetings In
session at the Swedish Lutheran
church.
F. Rider went to Chicago on bust
ness today.
Mrs. H. 8. Hascall suffered a slight
stroke of paralysis last evening.
! A E. Cunningham left today for
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B. RLAKEsBURe.

Blakesburg. Mrs, W. Ell H. Asbury,
who has been visiting at the homes OF
s. L. Cohagan, ]. E. Cohagan and
David Jay, returned to her home in
Ottumwa Monday evening.
Mrs j. FL. Lafollette is on the sick
list
Lee Phelps, who has typhoid ma
laria is better at this time.
Margaret Miller, who visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Charles Bell, in Mystic over
Sunday, returned home Monday even
ing.
Mrs: Kate Abegg is visiting relatives
In Unionville.
Laura Smith of ottumwa visited.
over Sunday at her fathers Calvin
Smith.
Mrs. Rosa Wilson visited at the
home Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.D
Cyrus Koontz.
Paul Bowman, who has been very
sick for some time. is not as well az
he has BEEN
George Harlan of South otturnwa
has been visiting here at the home Of
his uncle. Aaron Harlan.
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HAZEL DELL.

Hazel Dell-Mrs. S. II. Overturf and
Mrs. Frank Overture and little son,
Beryl, of South Ottumwa, spent Sat
urday at the o. Albertson home.
Hazel Dell school began on Monday
with Henry Hamm as teacher.
Edward Engle, the four-year old son
of j. A. Dngle, while at play Friday
morning, fell from a swing, breaking
his left limb just above the ankle, DR.
Bannister was called and set the
broken bones and the child is getting
Miss Margaret Curry of Ottumwa
was Sunday visitor at the home of
her mother Mrs. B. Curry.
Hiram Baker and family from south
cast Of here, We're the guests of c. E.
Haines and wife last Sunday.
Union school will begin Monday
Nov. 25, with Miss Bessie Odenbaugb
as teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Draper. Of near Blakes-
burg, visited Sunday with their
daughter, Mrs. Charles Kennedy.
The Misses Pearl Hollingsworth and
Elsie Salter of Ottumwa spent Sun
day at the J. P. Hollingsworth home.
Mrs. Celia Albertson's little son,
Ralph, is i'll with tonsilitis and ma
larial fever.
Miss Regina McHugh spent Sunday
with friends near Hedrick.
Mrs. Robert Swanson and children
of Ottmuwa We're guests at the M
Parson home last Sunday.
Rev. ]. p Ward delivered a very In
teresting sermon at the Zion Methodist
Episcopal church last Sunday after
noon Regular preaching services will
be held Dec 1, at 8 p. m, Sunday
school every Sunday at 2 p. m.
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HlTEMAN.

Hiteman.-Mrs w. T. Reese has re-
turned from visit in Wales.
Attorney ]. r. Price Of Abba trans
acted business here Tuesday
Miss Bessie Jones and Dennis Ken
needy were married in Abba last week
Rev. Bon. occupied the pulpit at the
Congregational church Sunday.
Henry Shaded of Ottumwa was q
business visitor here last week.
T. T. Isaac has gone to Excelsior
Springs. Mo-, for the benefit Of his
health.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Con-
gregational church will meet with Mrs
Charles Barker this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Reese of Des
Moines spent Sunday with relatives
here.
Mrs. Ora Chamberlain Of Abba WIS.,
tied Mrs. T. Issac last Friday.
Mrs. Emil Larson Of Abba is the
guest Of relatives here.
Dr. and Mrs S. T. Gray Of Abba
were callers here Tuesday.
Mrs. J.. R. Price of Abba visited her
parents. Prof. and Mrs. Welsh, a few
days this week.
Mrs. Breizer is very sick.
Dr. Burke Powell made profess
sional call here Tuesday.
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CHRISTMAS sHoPPINe

81 A movement to bring about earlier
Christmas shopping has been begun
by some OF the country's leading char
lily workers. The position they take is
that every shopper can do work of
charity that will lessen the labors IF
the workers on whom the approach of
Christmas brings added burdens. by
starting in earlier OIL their rounds of
purchasing. It is pointed out that
Christmas shopping is quite generally
left until the last week. often until the
last day before Christmas, and that
what this means to the clerks behind
The counters, to the drivers Of deliv-
-. wagons. to the express messen.
ard behind these to the great
al! of women and girls who manu-
Sas,ture Christmas toys and candies
nd,d kI''ck-knacks in factory and shop,
little realized by those who gather
5und the glittering Christmas tree.
The publication committee of the
ssSagazine Charities" has sent out a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-23
A LITTLE SERMON.

EXchange.-Are you one of those
people who sit and dream while you
are awake?
Do you sit and look out Of the win
dow with vacant expression on your
face?
If you are, your are out Of luck that
some friend doesn't bat you on the
head with club and wake you-be-
cause If ne did it would be better for
you and for the institution you work
for.
If You are one Of those people who
just Involuntary look up from your
work Nand stare into space, you ought
to come out of it-stop 1t. wake up
get in the game-because a dreamer
is no good any place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-23
BOLTON.

Bolton.-Prof w. B. French and
sons OF Lovilia entertained large
audience in the opera house on Satur-
dav night with moving picture show
Mr.. and Mrs Foster Kissinger OF
Pekay spent Sunday. in town at the
Thomas Connors home.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Grail Of Oska-
loosa were pleasant callers in town
on Friday
w. P. Jones of Des Moines was a
business caller in town on Saturday
James Evans, one of the enterprising
young men of this place, has accepted
a position as mine foreman for the
Cantril Coal company near Abba, and
will move to Lockman. Mr.. Evans is
a model young man and his many
friends wish him success in his new
business.
e. r. Beitel of Oskaloosa was in
town on Saturday on business.
Richard Whittle of Rathburn is in
town this week. with his son, Walter
Whittle.
p r. A. Nelson of Pekay was in
town Saturday visiting with friends.
The farmers who come to town
say that their corn is yielding
far beyond their expectations. They
report a yield Of from 80 to so bushels
to the acre Of well matured corn.
The mines are running every day
with orders far in excess OF the sup
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-23
TROY.

Troy.-Mr. Dean Of near Oar Hin
drove some fine fat cows through here
to Milton Thursday.
The wintrv furry of the last few
days has stimulated the effort Of the
farmers in doing their fall work.
The remains of James Miller and
wife. formerly of Troy, but who died
and were inferred at Bloomfield some
time ago, were brought to this place
Friday morning and buried in thu
Troy cemetery. Several years ag.o
this portion of Davis county.
Homer P. Kellogg Of Boulder, Colo
RADIO, Is visiting old friends at this
place. He was an early settler at Troy
and during the civil war enlisted as a
soldier and since that time has been
absent from this community most Of
the time.
Rev. Carr is conducting evangelistic
services at the star church. r.
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BLAckHAWk.

Blackhawk - Norman Kendall. the
infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Hull,
departed this life Friday night, after
brief illness. Funeral services were
conducted at the home Sunday by
Rev. Owens. and the little form was
tenderly laid to rest in the Taylor
cemetery.
Johnnie Swain was a pleasant call
er at the VIM. Brown home Sunday
evening.
Charles Smith and family visited
Sunday at the parental Eli Smith
home.
Born - To Mr.. and Mrs. George
Smith, daughter.
Miss Lottie Brown called on Mrs.
Otto Harteen Monday.
Miss Jane Hopkins Is working at G..
w. Smiths this week.
Miss Agnes Mcconnell of Abba,
was called to this place Saturday by
the sudden death of her nephew, lit
tie Newman Hull.
Mesdames Minnie Elder and Nora
Brown were Unionville visitors Sat
urday.
Miner Barnes and John Smith made
business trip to Blakesburg Tues
day.
Albert Brown and sister Lottie
were callers at the Chas Weber
home in Udell Wednesday.
Miss Belle Elder returned to Huron,
IS. D., Wednesday. after an extended
visit with relatives at this place.
Chas. Grogan Of Pella was enter
tanned at the w. H. Robb home Sun
day evening.
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WEST POINT.

West Point.-While working for
William Shuttle Saturday, Eenry
Shuttle. broke his right collar bone. He
was unloading some goods when the
team gave sudden sway, throwing
him to the ground
The gray mare belonging to Craig
Ellis, which disappeared Wednesday
night and was thought to have beer
stolen, was found Saturday morning
the animal having got into deer
ravine from which 1t was unable tt
extricate itself.
Mrs. Mary Wagner and little grand
daughter. Rose Nellie, of Fort Madison
visited over Sunday at the Weishaat
home in this city.
0olie Yotter,j who for the past three
years has been working on the West
Point Bee, left Saturday for For;
Madison where he has secured employ
ment on the Democrat
AL Link Is spending week VISITING
with relatives at Bushnell. Ills. anG
other points in northern Iowa.
Mrs. w. G. koett and two children
of Ottumwa, are visiting at the JOSEPH
Nacke home in this city.
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BLAkEs BURG.

.
Blakesburg.-E. L. Walker and fam
lily spent Friday at the Swinney home
in Bloomfield.
Calvin Dolls baby is very Ill with
heart trouble
Abb Walker is husking corn for
Frank Miller.
Clyde Smith and Cora Johnston at
tended church at Ash Grove Sunday
eevning.
Erastus Hunter Jr. and wife have
moved to the Whistler farm near
Bunch.
Mrs. Jackob Walker spent one day
last week with her daughter, Mrs.
Johnston.
Moses Leonard and family spen.
Sunday at the home of Harrison
Howk
Miss Mary Roberts spent Saturday
night with Mrs. Emma Walker.
Miss Mary Dye spent Sunday at the
home Of William Hunter.
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MUNTERvILLE.

Mupterville.-Mr and Mrs. L. l..
Swenson, and son Lawrence, spent
Saturday and Sunday visiting with
relatives here.
Mrs. Myra Larson entertained a
large number Of relatives and friends
Sunday afternoon,
Mrs. Chas. Locke called on Mrs. G..
F. Peterson Friday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kimblade spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. N P. Pierson were en-.
tertained at the Robert Kirfman home
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Hasselrooth
were called upon by Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Larson Sunday
Mrs. joan Locke spent Saturday
with Mrs. Gust Peterson.
Miss Hattie Pierson is visiting with
friends in Ottumwa.
Miss Hannah Pierson visited with
Miss Stella Pierson Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Julius Majors were
Hynes callers Saturday morning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-23

A dispatch from Butte says that
Nine. Calve refused to sing before
a Butte audience unless the cars that
are used to deliver ore from the mines
to the freight yards were stopped dur
ing the concert. The vibrations
bothered her. There were some other
esthetic souls in Butte who imagined
the noise of the ore cars was distaste-
full until the announcement was made
that the mines would be closed for
two years, and it was then found that
the rafting of the ore cars was sweet
music to the ear. Nine Calve would
have hard time getting railroad fare
out of Butte If it were not for the
prosperity of which the rafting ore
cars give evidence.