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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Department Clerk sustains Injury.

W. y. Tracewell, clerk in the division
of finance. Office of the third assistant
postmaster general had the index finger
Of his right hand, between the nail and
the last joint, severed by cutting ma
chine in room 231. at the department. yes
terday while trimming warrants. He
placed his hand under the knife before
locking the lever. and when the latter
was released 1t fell of its own weight,
severing the finger. He was taken to
the Emergency Hospital, where the wound
was dressed. Mr. Tracewell reported for
duty at the department this morning. but
later was obliged to return to his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Mai Morrow Comments
On Report of Committee

Maj. Morrow made the following state
ment regarding the report:
1.-THE Engineer Commissioner looked over
the report and forwarded a copy of 1t to
the President of the board of education
as soon as it was received.
"He states that the committee has ap-
parently gone thoroughly into the matter
and has made an examination and report
which should suffice TO satisfy the public
that the treatment of the public school
construction and repair situation in the
past has been handled in such a way as
to prove that the sensational articles in
tended to inflame the public mind as to
the safety of the schools has not been
justified: that the dangers have been
overdrawn; that the safety of the pupils
in the buildings has been carefully looked
out for in so far as funds would permit.
and that the newer buildings are of a
character to justify a continuation of the
treatment along the lines suggested by
the committee. which has been the aim
of the building department for the past
few years, except as it has been hampered
Inv the size of the appropriation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
South Norfolk Post Office Robbed

dock Company. which proposed to build
the vessel for $4,000 in sixteen months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Fireproofing Now Possible.

I'm the buildings. plans for which are
now being prepared, the low prices of
building material and construction at the
present time have enabled us to anticipate
the recommendations of this committee
by getting practically fireproof construc-
tion-hoors corridors and stairs-to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Defects in Stairways.

favor upon the idea of these extin-
guishers being used except by the
| janitor. believing that the duty of the
teachers in case Of fire is to look after
the safety OF the scholars and them
| selves. The committee speaks Of the
fire drills and makes suggestions look
ing to the adoption of more variety in
the drills to look to the contingency
| that might arise of requiring a class
during fire to use an exit to which
| it is unaccustomed in case the drill fol-
lows too fixed line at all times.
Fire Escapes Considered
ION the subject of fire escapes the COM
mittee, in rather elaborate report. pref
aces it's criticisms by a recognition that it
| is entering upon debatable ground in dis
cussing the use and misuse OF fire escapes.
1t condemns without question the old
straight ladder fire escape, the use Of
which in the schools has been abandoned
for many years. and recommends that all
such fire escapes be removed as soon as
possible.
1.-THE committee commends the standpipe
type used at the Jefferson School. and also
as an escape commends the type consist
ing Of exterior staircases of about the
same rise and tread as interior stairways
commenting. however, that while effective
these escapes very materially mar the ap-
pearance of the building. OF the type in
| stalled during the past season. which is Of
what might be called the stepladder type
namely. with steep stairs. but no ladders
they disapprOve. and recommend that no
more escapes OF this type be erected
The committee makes recommends
| tons as to the facilities for storing
| coal. wood and ashes and recommends
| that all buildings not so provided
should be provided with proper storage
| room for fuel and with the proper
storage place for ashes, which in no cas-
should be allowed to collect for more
| than a weeks time.
Condition Of Playrooms.
| ION the subject of playrooms the
committee finds that there are no play
rooms in about three dozen of the older
| buildings and that the playrooms in
| some buildings are used for storage
purposes. 1t also finds some buildings
where the playrooms were not heated
| and others where playrooms are with
out seats, which they find to be an un-
| necessary condition in view of the fact
that there Is on hand a great quantity
| OF old furniture the committee having
seen benches broken up and used for
fuel which might have been of service
| in these playrooms.
| LAS to the heating and ventilating Sys-
| tenn, the committee finds that generally
/ it is in good condition and gives sat
| isfactory service. although criticism is
| made on number of the old buildings
equipped with dry closet system as in
wiling danger which should be obviated
as soon as possible by changing to a more
modern method with fireproof ducts. De-
fects in the heating and ventilatins sys-
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
Teachers Meet In Spokane.

Special to the Herald.
Spokane, Wash, Dec. 29.-The
members of the Washington Educa-
tional Association took possession of
Spokane today and will continue to
exercise. control until Friday A rec
ord-breaking attendance is assured
Today was devoted to the reception Of
the visitors and the completion of the
final details of the convention pro-
gram Tonight public reception in
honor of the visitors takes place in
the Masonic Temple.
The prominent speakers to be
heard at the convention this year in
clude President Schurman of Cornell
University, DR.. E. o. Sisson of the
University of Washington, Miss Ida
Bender of Buffalo. n, Y, and DR.
Charles A. McMurry of the Illinois
Normal School. Superintendent A. H
Yoder of Tacoma, who is president OF
the association, will deliver his an
nual address tomorrow morning.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29

Oklahoma, uniting with the depres-
sion noted yesterday over South Tex
as. Showers have been general in
East and South Texas and eastward
over Louisiana, Arkansas and Tennes-
see; over three inches fell at Taylor,
Texas. A high pressure area is over
the eastern states. attended by tenn
.perature near the freezing point in
Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and
New York Warmer weather prevails
over the lower lakes, West and North
west and Middle Slope states, with a
temperature ranging between "a and
40 degrees With the exception of
freezing weather over West and
Northwest Texas, the temperature
over the cotton belt ranges between
"A and So degrees. The coolest for
the. entire country was IA degrees
above in Nevada Showers are indi-
Gated for tonight and possibly We'd
nesday morning in the vicinity of
Palestine.
G. Hass Hagen,
Official in Charge.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29

aral. hundred teachers are in attend
ance on the fifty-fourth annual meet
ing of the New Jersey State Teach
ars' Association, which is being held
here. The annual address of James
Z. Bryan of Camden, president of the
association, was delivered at the
opening session Other speakers were
Miss Mary Louise Arnold, dean of
Simmons College, and Charles H..
Morse. secretary of the Massachusetts
Commission on Industrial Education.
The convention will remain in session
lhree days.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
pEDAGOGUEs IN SESSION
Many State Conventions Are Being
Held Over the Country at the
Present Time.
Snecial to the Herald.

Austin, Texas, Dec. 29.-The. city
is rapidly filling up with teachers
who come to attend the annual meet
ing of the State Teachers Associa-
ton, and the Indications are that by
night there will be not less than one
thousand visitors in the city The
names of many leading educators are
found on the three days program,
which is one of unusual interest. The
association proper will hold morning
and evening sessions. During the af-
ternoon there will be sectional meet
superintendent principals, col
lege, etc.
The sessions will open in the audi
torium of the State University this
evening. The speakers will include
Governor Campbell, Superintendent
A. N McCallum of Austin, President
Mezes of the State University, and
Superintendent John W. Hopkins of
Galveston.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
Missouri Teachers In Session.

Special to the Herald.
Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 29.-More
than one thousand delegates attended
the opening session of the forty-sev-
enth annual meeting of the Missouri
State Teachers Association here to-
day. All the leading educators of the
state are present. Prof. Howard A.
Gass of Jefferson City, president of
the association, made the OPENING
address. and was followed by Prof,
Isador Loeb of the State University
and other prominent educators. One
of the big features of the convention
will be an address tomorrow night by
Dr. Frank Gunsaulus, president of the
Armour Institute of Chicago.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
Educators Meet In Atlanta.
necial tn the Herald

Special to- the Herald.
Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 29-The South
ern Educational Association convened
here in nineteenth annual session to-
day, the estimated attendance being
one thousand persons. The indica-
lions are that the gathering will prove
one of the most successful ever held
by the association, for nothing has
been left undone which could conduce
to the pleasure of the visitors. Many
of the most prominent educators of
the country are present.
The convention met for its initial
session this morning, with President
p P Claxton of : Knoxville in the
chair. The roll call showed an at
tendance of state superintendent,
college presidents and other .educat-
ors of note from Virginia, the Caro-
linas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida,
Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas,
Arkansas and several other states.
The exchange OF greetings and the
opening addresses and reports of of
ficers occupied the greater part of the
initial session.
At the open meeting tonight speak
ers of national prominence are to be
heard on topics of general interest
The regular program of business will
be taken up tomorrow morning. The
entire forenoon will be devoted to
discussion of the problem of negro
,education Agricultural schools. in
,dssstriai 1 ls,catiasAana school -;Snn=
agement are leading topics slated for
consideration at some of the subse-
auent sessions. Attractive programs
of papers and discussions have been
prepared also for the conferences OF
the various departments into which
the association is divided.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
Oklahoma Pedagogues.

Special to the Herald.
Shawnee, Okla, Dec. 29.-oklahoma
teachers took Shawnee by storm to,
day in readiness for their second an
nual state convention. The gathering
will be in session three days, durins
which time there will be addresses by
Governor Haskell. State Superintend
ent Cameron, Principal C. H. Roberts
of Guthrie, President Charles Evans
OF Ardmore, President Mclaughlin OF
the Central Normal School and others
of prominence The program ar
ranged provides for papers, address
es and discussions on all practical
topics in which teachers are interest.
ed.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
In GIadstone's Memory.

Special to the Herald
London, Dec. 29.-Wreaths and
other floral offerings we're placed
about the Gladstone monument today
in front of st. Clement Danes church,
in the Strand, in observance of the
anniversary of the birth of the Great
Commoner" Mr.. Gladstone was born
Dec %, 1909, and preparations are
already making for an elaborate eel
ebration of the centenary next year.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
New York Poultry Show Opens.


Special to the Herald.
New York, Dec. 29.-Warbles and
7acBIes of nearly ten thousand song
birds and barnyard fowls echoed
through Madison Square Garden to-
lay on the occasion of the opening
If the twentieth annual exhibition of
the New York Poultry, Pigeon and
Pet Stock Association. The main
loor of the big building is given over
10 a great display of fancy-bred chick
ems. turkeys, ducks and geese. On
platforms built around inside of the
building are bantams, pigeons, rab-
bits and other animals whose delicate
constitutions and aristOcratic pedi-
grees will not allow of their mixing
with the more common element on
the floor below The display of for
aign birds this year is considerably
larger than usual
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
South Dakota Educators.

ioDtCldl w LliS silSl eliu'
Aberdeen. S. D.. Dec. 29.-The
twentysixth annual meeting of the
South Dakota Educational Association
began this afternoon. There are
large number of teachers in the city
and a good session is expected. Judge
A. w Campbell delivered an address
of welcome and President French of
Huron College responded for the Wis
itors. Prominent speakers to be
heard during the three days session
are State Superintendent Nathan c
Schaeffer of Pennsylvania, Judge Ben
B. Lindsey of Denver G. Fred KNAPP,
pen of Brookings. and State Superin-
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29

Floyds offer an entertainment that is
well worth the price of ticket for
the entire course The mind reading
of Mohala is a unique feature, being
unlike anything of its class, an eXhi-
bition which not only affords amuse-
ment, but at which scientific minds
marvel. Prof. L. E. Allard, a really
talented musical director, will assist
in giving an evening of genuine pleas
ure with special musical numbers.
Single admission, including reserved
seats, will be Is cents. Don't forget
that the number will be given in the
association gymnasium, instead of the
city hall.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
Y. NJ. C. A. NOTES.
Reserved Seat Sale Now on For the
Floyd Company.

The reserved seat sale for the Ly-
ceum attraction that will take place
in the Y NJ. C. A. gymnasium tomor-
row night at $50 o'clock, began this
morning. The 1'Floyds," magicians,
will be the entertainers on this ocea-
sion, and have a program arranged
for this season consisting of tricks
and illusions that far surpass any
thing heretofore achieved in the field
of modern magic. They present
program filled with new and startling
features, pleasing music, marvellous
mind reading and legerdemain. The
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
AT THE LYRIC.
New Manager Has Good Bill For
the Public This Week.

The Lyric Theatre has fine bill
on this week The first on the pro
gram is Mr.. Dick Green. the funny
minstrel man. with new line OF
songs and jokes. His act is ii scream
from start to finish. Mr.. Bill Mathes.
the noted baritone singer, made quite
a hit last night. Miss Edith McPher
son, the charming little soubrette,
presented her doll songs very clever
ly, and they close their ACT with a
comedy skit, The Seven Sisters. -
They pictures are new and interest
ing.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
American Association Meet
Special to the Herald.

Specldl 10 lile t1eIdid-
Chicago, H., Dec. 29.-The
ball magnates of the American
citation had busy program abe
them when they met in annua
sion behind closed doors at the
torium shortly before noon
The scheduled business inclsde
awarding of the Championship
nant to the indianapolis club
election of officers, the appoint
a schedule committee and the
of chairman of the board of
ors.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
New Year Signal Around World.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 29.-Follow-
ing custom established several
years ago, the naval observatory has
made arrangements to flash the sig
nal marking the instant the new year
begins to the four standard time belts
of the country. The time for each
belt will be sent out from this city
during the few minutes preceding the
hour of midnight in each respective
belt
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
Weed.eardner Wedding.

Special to the Herald.
Chicago. H., Dec. 29.-Society was
interested in the wedding today OF
Miss Chloe Helen Gardner, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Partridge
Gardner, and Benjamin Bartlett Weed
of ST. Paul. The ceremony was per
formed at noon in the chapel of St
PauTs church. The attendants in
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
Indiana at Vicksburg.
Special to the Herald.

SpeCldl W IiS IlCl diu.
Vicksburg, Miss, Dec. 81
simple but impressive ceremOnie
monument and markers erected
the state of Indiana in memory 4
Indiana soldiers who participate
the siege and capture of Vicl
by General Grant in 1863 we're
Gated in the Vicksburg Battle
today. Governor Hanly and sta
a large party of Indiana war vet
participated in the ceremonies.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
We have a few bargains
to offer.

One Groom house. close in on North Syca-
more street; East front; all modern conven-
fences; one block from P. o. site.
One farm S1-2 miles north from Palestine;
100 acres in tract, with so acres in cultivation
good and; price cut to $3.50 90.
lots, l-2 acre in EACH in Jackson's Addition.
We have several hundred acres of land nicely
located with reference to what is known as Ion
Field" and along the line OF the Slate Railroad,
that We can sell for from 50 to no an acre.
One four-room house, with hall, on Conrad
street; lot 50 by 159; price $500.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
New Revenue Cutter on Trh

Special to the Herald.
Washington. D. c., Dec. 29.-The
new revenue cutter Yamacrow,4 re
Gently completed by the New York
Shipbuilding company of Camden. N.
J., is to have her official acceptance
trial today on the Delaware river.
The Yamacrow is of the Seminole
type and is intended for service on
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29

The junior gymnasium classes that
have been postponed during the holt
days will be resumed next Friday af-
ternoon, January L. The first regular
class session of the seniors will be
held on Thursday night, December 81.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
Weather Conditions.

The storm center over Montana
Monday has moved eastward to the
Dakotas, but is unattended by precipi-
tation; its trough extends south to
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
Gathering of Indiana Educators.

Special to the Herald.
indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 29.-Indiana
pedagogues will be much in evidence
here during the remainder of this
week. The State Teachers Associa-
ton begins it's, fifty-fifth annual meet
ing this evening with addresses by
the retiring president, DR.. E. B.
Bryan, president of Franklin College,
and by the president-elect, George w.
Benton, of Indianapolis. Another
speaker of the evening will be Presi-
dent L. D. Harvey, president of the
Stout training school, Menomonie,
Wis. The general sessions and de-
partment conferences will begin work
in earnest tomorrow.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29

cluded Miss Achsa Gardner, ST
the bride. and her two cousins
es Pauline Brewster and I
Gardner. Paul Weed of ST.
served his brother as best man
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
Autun1naI Days

Are among the most joyous when you have
your own home with lawn and garden to enjoy
them in. The home loving woman or man should
see the bargains that we are offering in suburb
an cottages and city homes where life can be
delight if you will only make it 50. Let us show
you home that will improve in value every
wear
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
WEATHER FORECAST.
Published BY Authority of the Secre:
tary of Agriculture.
ISSUED at New Orleans.)
Or Palestine and vicinity:

For Palestine and vicinity:
Tonight showers. Stationary tenn
pHature. Wednesday generally cloudy
with probability of showers. Station
AIRY temperature.
Minimum temperature. So.
Maximum temperature, 81.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29

Irregular bowel movements lead to
chronic constipation. Prickly Ash
Bitters is reliable system regulator;
cures permanently.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29

tendent Ustrud of South Dakota. DR..
Thomas Nicholson, president of the
association, will deliver his address
tomorrow evening
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29

the South Atlantic coast, with head
quarters at Savannah.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-29
New Jersey Teachers.

Special to the Herald.
Atlantic City, n. j., Dec. 29.-Sev,
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
NSticf BHIdng
BOLD BEN ADAMS
MISSES BEING HERO
Learns True Effect of Rats
Upon Feminine Mind,
However.

All was quiet in the office of the as
SCISSOR The stiffness was disturbed only
by the scratching OF pens and the voices
OF the clerks as they compared long
column Of figures. Thoughts Of danger
were as remote as the prospects Of an
other Increase Of salaries.
Suddenly throughout the room re-
sounded a scream Of a woman I'm deadly
fear. Quickly the scream became a
chorus TO which every feminine employe
added a volume OF sound.
assistant Assessor Ben Adams. with
ID thoughts Of personal danger. and
wiling. if need be. to risk his life IN
defense Of his fellow workers. sprang
from hts desk and rushed boldly TO the
front. There ne beheld the entire femi-
nine force OF the Office standing upon
chairs and tables. while about them on
the fioC- circled a rat With courage
unsurpassed. Mr.. Adams made a rush
for the rat AID the rat made a rush
for hole and esca ped.
The assistant assessor modestly dis
claimed any credit for the brave deed
1t is only what any man would have
done. ne said. THE incident was Of val
ne 20 me in disprOving a fallacy Since
large pOmpadOurs have been the vogue
! have heard IL said that when women
hear the cry Of rats they lnstinctively
place their hands 20 their heads. II IS
not so in the assessors Office"