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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-08-26

BEAUMONT IS STILL ON
THE MAP OF TEXAS

Beaumont, Texas, Aug. 25.-Not-
outstanding the predictions of the
mysterious individual known as "Um-
briel. the ancient astrOloger," Beau
mont is still on the map of Texas, and
the cyclone that was to destroy the
Queen of the Neches failed to ma
terialize. To the contrary the day
was one of the most balmy and pleas
ant of the summer, following the rains
Of yesterday, which cleared the at
mosphere and made everything pleas
ant.
No further reliable information con-
corning the huge meteor which swept
athwart the eastern heavens last
night at $40 O'Clock, startling those
Inhabitants of the city who were in
clined to belief in the predictions of
the astrologer. could be learned to-
day. Some reports are that the me-
teOr fell in Orange county within q
radius of a few miles from Beaumont.
while a number Of others state that
they saw the meteor fall into the
Neches river with loud report. few
blocks from the Sisters hospital.
Notwithstanding that sensible peo-
pie gave no credence to the prognOsti-
cations OF the aStrOlOgeT there was
more or less uneasiness on account of
his prediction, and the community has
been in a state of somewhat nervous
tension and false excitement for sew
eral days, due to the spell which ''Um-
briel' has cast over the city; the pro-
pinquity of a large comet to the
earth's orbit, the report of an airship
passing over the city Thursday night,
and last of all the great meteor, and
1t is now with a feeling of relief that
the people of the city will now forget
these disturbing causes due to celes-
tial phenomena and return to things
terrestrial.
The people of Spindle Top who
built storm cellars were more fright
ened than any one else, unless it was
the negroes, a number of whom are
said to have fled the city because of
the forebodings and prophecy of doom
and destruction.
The personality Of "UmbrieT is not
known and has caused much con-
lecture, but it is a safe bet that this
so-called diviner of the secrets of fU-
turity will keep the secret to himself.
as there is much indignation felt
against this modern Chaldean.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-08-26
END OF STRIKE
NOT VERY FAR OFF

That the settlement of the strike
among the telegraphers is not far dis
tant is attested by local managers and
others who are to a certain extent in
position TO know whereof they
speak. Local telegraph managers say
that they are handling everything that
comes their way, although the amount
Of business passing through the local
Offices is less than normal.
So far as the larger cities OF the
| United States are concerned the bust
ness is being handled perfectly. It is
in the smaller stations over the coun-
! try, especially in Texas, that the
trouble still exists. It is believed that
when the railroad operators in the
smaller towns learn that the business
is being handled in the larger places
they will see fit to end their portion
Of the strike and handle commercial
business, as formerly.
So far as the smaller towns are
concerned Texas still seems to be the
hotbed OF the strike, judging from re-
ports received here, especially at the
weather bureau. The weather report
yesterday was absolutely complete,
with the exception of the smaller
towns. Both large and small places
outside of Texas appeared on the re-
port.
Regarding the Associated Press
news service the great news gather
| ing institution is handling more mat
ter each day and it is believed that
the leased wires will be working very
shortly, as it is understood that nego-
J tiations are now on between the au-
/ thorities and the operators looking to
this end.
W. +. Herring, local manager of the
Postal Telegraph Company, said last
night that the strike is practically
! broken. He says that all business of
fered the company here is going
/ through on time and that messages
{ coming in are handled with dispatch.
4 He thinks that forty-eight hours will
signal the breaking up of the affair.
In the opinion Of J. L. Newton, local
manager of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, the telegraphers'
strike is fast weakening. The inten-
sity of the situation has been relieved
to a great extent and an early and
amicable settlement is predicted. In
speaking to an Express reporter last
I night Mr.. Newton said:
Il can't say that the local situation
has changed in the last two days to
any percepible degree. We have not
taken on a single neg- onerntor in Ii
time. the last being put on two days
ago. We are in a position to handle
the run OF business that we are get
ting, which is about two-thirds Of nor
NAL.
with reference to the strike in
general we have every hope Of it be-
ing over and completely settled by the
latter part of the coming week. It is
very probable by that time the men
will all be back to work"-San An.
tonic Express.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-08-26
BRILLIANT METEoRIc DISPLAY.
frey Meteor Big As a Football Shoots
Across the Heavens.

Saturday night about $40 a bril-
liant meteor. carrying with It a train
of fire, shot across the heavens from
n northeasterly to a sOuthwesterly di-
rection, and for a second the earth's
surface hereabouts was lit up as
bright as day. The meteor itself was
as big as a football in appearance, or
as well as could be judged in its rapid
flight It was about the size Of a full
moon. II had a brilliant. purplish
color, and was grand spectacle.
This phenomenon was witnessed
here by a great many, as the sky was
clear, and many were up at that hour.
either on their galleries at home or on
the streets.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-08-26
Killed BY 4 HOG.

Richmond. Texas. Aug. 25.-Adam
Kaulfers. a young man IS or 10 years
old. was cut this morning by vicious
hog He was In the Enclosure with
the animal. and playfully attempted to
touch him. when Il attacked him.
severinE an artery in the leg. Medi-
cal assistance was secured in a few
minutes. but too late, as death result
ed from loss OF blood
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-08-26
Weather Conditions.

a storm center is over North Da.
kOta with a pressure of 29.5S inches:
IL has caused general rains in the Da.
kotas, Nebraska and Colorado. A low
pressure is over New England and an.
other is over Arizona and West Tex.
as. but very little rain has fallen in
these districts. a very little is re-
ported in the cotton belt. A high pres
sure area over the Tennessee valley
has caused cooler weather, averaging
so degrees in that district The cold
area includes the upper and Central
Rocky Mountain states, with a mini
mum of ~ degrees in Nevada.
Generally fair weather is indicated
tonight and Tuesday in the vicinity of
Palestine.
G.. HASS HAGEN.
Official in Charge.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-08-26

Grand Junction. Colo. Aug. 25.-A
report reached here tonight that the
second section OF Denver 4 Rio
Grande passenger train No. 6. east
bound from Salt Lake TO Denver. was
derailed near Provo. Utah. this morn
ing, and that several passengers were
killed and a number injured.
a severe storm prevails from this
point west and only the meager re-
port given has been received.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-08-26
G. HASS HAGEN.
Official in Charge
TEXAS BASEBALL LEAGUE.

Following were the results in the
Texas league yesterday:
San Antonio l. Austin 0 first
camel; San Antonio 3, Austin 2 (esc-
Ond camel.
Dallas s. Temple /.
Houston S. Galveston !.
Fort Worth 6. Waco ;.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-08-26
Hotel at league.

MeXia. Texas. Aug. 25.-The Com.
mercial Hotel at league was totally
destroyed by fire this morning at $3.50
o'clock.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-08-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Palestine and vicinity:
Tonight and Tuesday generally fair.
Minimum temperature, 70.
Maximum temperature, 90.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-08-26
How They Stand.

This is the way the vote stood in
the gas range contest up TO 10 a IN.
Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-30
FLEET SAILS FUR RID
Evans Warships Leave Trinidad
 on a 5000 Mile Voyage.
CONDUCT OF MEN PRAISED.
Newspapers and Residents Are Un- sparirg In Their Commentator of the Exemplary Behavior of the Sail ors-Thousands Witness Departure.

Port of Spain, Dec. 30.-The Ameri- can battleship fleet weighed anchor here and steamed for Rio de Janeiro. Accompanying the fleet were the sup ply ships Culgoa and Glacier.
 Long before the hour set for leaving here hundreds of smal! craft, chiefly launches and steam yachts, moved along the lines of anchored warships, the merry parties aboard shouting fare wells to the departing visitors. Thou sands of residents climbed the sur rounding hills to see the great white ships as they moved outward on their journey of 5000 miles and more, while boat loads of persons went to the small islands in the gulf and others to the floating dock to catch the last glimpse of the ships that were cordially well cOmed to this port almost week ago.
 The fleet presented a fine appear ance as it steamed out in four col umns, the supply ships following, a distance of 400 yards separating one division from another. With the Con- necticut in the lead the battleships steamed through the Grand Boca and thence along the northern coast of Trinidad. An average of from ten to eleven knots will carry the fleet to the end of the second lap of the 14.00O mile journey in about twelve days, and it was announced by Admiral Ev- ans before his departure that he ex- pected to reach Rio de Janero on Fri day evening, Jan. 10.
 During the week of their visit to this port the American officers and men re- ceived every courtesy at the hands of the residents. Sir Henry Moore Jack son, the governor of Trinidad; Colonel Swain and other high officials gave dinners and garden parties in honor of the commander of the fleet and his of ficerS, and there were scores of eXcur- siOnS and entertainments for the men, all of whom enjoyed more than the usual shore liberty.
 Tho newspapers here and the resi- dents are unsparing in their praise of the exemplary behavior of the men. and the papers compliment Admiral Evans in the warmest terms. express ing to him and his men the best wish. es of the people of Trinidad and the hope that they will soon return.
 An unusual number of steamers with many visitors aboard. put out to the fleet, and in spite of the racing and many other attractions ashore thousands availed themselves of the opportunity of seeing the largest fleet of battleships ever anchored in these waters. The American consul, Will liam W. Handley. paid his farewell visit to the flagship. believing that the start for Rio would be made at an early hour. The usual honors were paid to him. and a salute was fired on his departure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-30
ADMITS DEFECTS IN NAVY.
Rear Admiral Goodrich Says He Made
 Criticisms to Washington.

Chicago, Dec 30.-Charges that there are weaknesses in the equipment of the United States navy were admitted to be true by Rear Admiral C. F. Good rich. commander of the New York na- " yard. one of the ablest men In the naval service Many of the high offi. cials in the navy. himself among them. he said. have notified the department at Washington officially of the weak. nesseS
 He was interviewed at the Chicago club with regard to the article by Hen. " Reuterdahl on navy defects One of Mir ReuterdahI's assertions was that criticism is stifed'' in the navy. Ad miral GOOdrich's first statement cor. roborated that much ''I have heard a lot about the charges made in the ar- ticle." he continued. "I will say this much. that Reuterdahl knew what he was talking about. There is little in the article that is not true have a copy Of the magazine upstairs and have read .it carefully have ex- pressed myself on those matters to the department. at the solicitation of the secretary"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-30
AFTER 4s YEARS
Body of I. C. Druce Buried in Hi9hgale Cemetery st Lon
 don Was Exhumed
STORY FALLS FLAT

London, Dec. 30.-The body of Thomas Charles Druce in Highgate cemetery was exhumed to-day just forty-three years to a day after it's burial. The coffin was found to con- tain the remains of a human body, thus exploding the romantic tales told by Robert c. Caldwell and oth- CTS who swore during the recent hearing of the Druce perjury case that it contained a roll of lead.
 The official statement given out by representatives of the home office and others who were officially present at the exhumati tion, not only definitely dispOses of the lead myth, but seems effectively to confirm that the body buried in 1864 was actually that of T. c. Druce. The authorized state ment follows:
 ''The coffin was opened and found to contain the body of an aged, beard ed man, the plate on the coffin bore the name of Thomas Charles Druce. "
 The scene at Highgate cemetery to- day when the vault was opened was remarkable. Constables seemed to spring from everywhere; every bush and every tree apparently hid an officer of the law. All the entrances to the cemetery were surrounded by cordons of police. Only those persons who had passes from the home office were admitted to the grounds George Hollamby Druce, who claims to be the rightful heir to the Portland dukedom and it's vast estate, tried twice to get into the cemetery, but was met with stern refusal.
 The operations began at daybreak with the removal of the topmost cof- fins in the vault, containing the bodies of the wife and a son of T. c. Druce. It was nearly half past eleven before the coffin, the con- tents of which have aroused the cur iosity of the whole world, was brought up ready for opening and inspection.
 The top was quickly unscrewed and the inner casing of lead cut open. There was no need for the dictum of the eminent surgeon, Augustus J. Pepper, who was appointed by the home office to carry out the exhuma- tion, to assure all present that hu- man remains lay in the coffin.
 The Druce vault has thus given up its secret after ten years of legal pro- ceedings which have cost all told a considerable fortune. A large part of this money was obtained from servant girls and other workers who were in duced to buy shares in a company formed to prosecute the claims of George Hollamby Druce against the estate of the duke of Portland.
 The charge of perjury against Her. bert Druce is effectively disposed of.
 Those persons who have sworn to the placing of lead in the coffin. in- stead of a human body, are thus dis credited and they probably will have to take the consequence of their acts.
 So far as the general public is con- cerned the entire long drawn out Druce-Duke of Portland controversy is at an end and the case of the claimant. George Hollamby Druce, has fallen to the ground.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-30
Caldwell at New Brighton.

New York. Dec 30.-Robert C.. Caldwell, whose remarkable testi- mony as witness in the Druce case led to the re-opening of the grave of T. C. Druce to-day. is now at the home of his daughter at New Brigh- ton, Staten Island. He is under 5000 bonds to answer to a charge of perjury preferred by the British authorities in connection with his testimony. Caldwell was arrested upon request of the British author. ties when he arrived here from Eu- rope one week ago last Saturday. and announcement was made at that time that efforts would be made to have him taken back to London t0 answer to the charge preferred against him. Only the fact that h apparently was desperately i'll when he was arraigned before a United States commissioner here was F. spOnsible for his release on compare lively light bail, which was fixed at $5.000. Sureties were furnished an Caldwell was taken to the home of his daughter. It is said that his health has improved steadily since that time.
 The re-opening of the Druee grave was undertaken as a final effort of the British government to prove their charge that Caldwell's testi- mony was "wilful and corrupt per jury"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-30
GERMAN LIBEL CASE
Eldest Sister of the Emperor Mentioned as One Who Fur
 nished Information.

Berlin, Dec. 30.-The name of Princess Charlotte von Saxe-Meinin- gen, the eldest sister of Emperor William, was brought into the Harden-Von Moltke libel case to-day as the person who had supplied Maximilien Harden with the informa- tion concerning the Gutenberg group near the person of the em- peror upon which Harden based his campaign against the so-called cam- arilla. -...
 Harden had two meetings with the princess, seemingly at her re- quest. Professor Schweninger, who was present at these interviews, gave a brief account of them in a deposi- tion. General Count Wilhelm von Hohenau was mentioned, but no re- ference was made to Count Kuno vOn Moltke.
 Munich, Dec. 30.-Prof Schwen- finger and his wife, who is member of the Von Moltke family, and from whom Harden obtained his informa- ton regarding the alleged tendencies of Count Kuno von Moltke, have made dispositions before privy councillor here which will be read in Berlin. Both the professor and his wife swore that Mrs Von Elbe desired that Hard- en be introduced to her. She then made certain statements, which were reproduced in good faith by Harden in Die Zukunet with the purely poli- tical object of dissolving the objec- tionable camarilla surrounding the emperor. These assertions were re- peated by Mrs von Elbe during the first trial. The professor confirmed the report that Prince von Bismarck was aware of the existence of this camarilla and had spoken of the ab- normal inclinations of the imperial advisors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-30
TAFT IN BOSTON
The Secretary of War Met the Hub Merchants and Many
 Others.

Boston, Dec. 30.-Secretary of War William H. Taft made his first public utterance since his world circling tour in this city to-day. Although coming to Boston principally as the guest of the Merchants association. Secretary Taft consented to meet many persons in other walks of life and programme which concluded a brief address to leading ministers at the regular Monday morning gather Ing of congregational divines, lunch con with Governor Guild and a recep- ton by the Jews of the city at the Elyslum club in the afternoon was ar ranged.
 Upon leaving the train from Wash ington at ' a. m. Secretary Taft was drlVen to the home of Samuel Carr, a Boston banker and relative of Mrs laft. There breakfast was served put only few persons outside the immediate family were present.
 An hour or two later several mem- bers Of the executive committee of the Merchants association called at the Carr residence in connection with the banquet in the evening. It was expected that a brief automobile ride would occupy an hour during the forenoon before the ministers meet Ing, but heavy rain storm prevent ed.
 Progress in the Philippines, politi- cal, educational and sanitary. all tending toward ultimate self-goyern- ment, was the basis of the address by Secretary Taft before 400 minis ters this morning. It was his first puohc utterance since the completion or his tour around the world. Tl,A secretary spent considerable time in refutlng the arguments of the so- called anti-imperialists, the majority or whose advocates. he seemed to think, belonged in Boston. He placed ultimate lf-government not earlier than one generation, perhap, two.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-30
KISSED THE ACTORS.
Saturday Afternoon Crowd Made
 Things Very CnpIeaSant.

It is said that the engagement of Polls theater is determined to abol- ish the practice of hooting at the matinees, especially on Saturday, when the crowd is more noisy than on any other day of the week. On Saturday afternoon those displeased with the performance of The Burgo- master completely put the "kibosh" on the show and made so much noise that the members of the company could not hear themselves talk. lven if ashow is of the mediocre variety the management will not allow bois- terous conduct. Still when there is big audience and the performance IS bad there is going to be something doing if there are many fellows in the theater. The thespians were
 kidded" more Saturday afternoon than those that played "The Count of Monte Cristo" at Polls few weeks ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-30
SHOT SWEETHEART
Maiden Man Plead Guilty in
 Court But Judge Ordered Plea Changed.

Maiden, Mass, Dec. 30.-To the
 charge of assault with intent to
 murder Miss Mary McFadden of
 Wakefield yesterday, Fred J. Sullivan
 of Wakefield to-day answered "guil- ty'' before Judge Charles M. Bruce
 in the Maiden district court. The judge, however, refused to accept the
 plea and ordered the clerk to enter a
 plea of not guilty and Sullivan was held without bail for the next term of
 the Middlesex county grand jury. l The chief of the Wakefield police told the court that Sullivan had shot
 Miss McFadden twice last night and then attempted suicide.
 Wakefield, Mass, Dec. 30.-Fred- erick J. Sullivan, the young man who surrendered to the police last night
 after shooting his sweetheart, Miss Mary McFadden, and then attempt ing suicide, was examined by phyi- clans at the police station during the night but the bullet which he sent into his own head could not be locat- ed
 The police decided to send Sullivan before the district court at Maiden to answer to a charge of shooting Miss McFadden after which he was to be
 taken to the Massachusetts General hospital in Boston where surgeons would probe for the bullet in Sulli- vans head Miss McFadden's mother to-day re- ceived telephone message from the
 Massachusetts General hospital re- questing her immediate presence at her daughters bedside, the hospital authorities saying that Miss McFad. den was in dangerous condition
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-30
BRISTOL BOOMING
Many Factories Have Resumed and inc Business is Brisk
 Once More.

Bristol, Dec 30.-The new year promises to find the industrial condi- tion in Bristol much better than it has been for the past month of two, notices being posted to-day of the resumption of work in many large plants. The New Departure Manu- featuring Co, employing 600 hands, posted notice that beginning to-day the full force would work thirteen hours day in order to catch up with late heavy orders. The N. L. Bird Sons Co will be on twelve hour schedule for some time owing to ir- creased orders, and the Sessions Foundry Co, one of the largest in the state, will be working full time from now on. Other smaller plants announce that while three or four days constituted a weeks schedule for some time past, the full schedule of six days will be started this week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-30
Pond Victim Was Aones o'Keete7

Newark. \. J.. Dee. 30-An autopsy revealed that the woman whose body was found on the Hackensack mead ows Thursday was first stunned and then drowned. The physicians discOy- cred thst the woman had been struck twice on the harS of the head with such force as to render her unconscious and that while iu this state and still hreathinG she was pitched headfore- most into inc pool. where she was drowned The I'o,iy iS lH.lievrd to be that Of Agnes O'krcce. q domestic of Orange. V. J