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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE
Lone Girl at Farm House Has Thrill
ing Experience-A Trick That
Failed of Accomplishment.
Special to the Herald.

| special 10 tne deraiu.
Buda Pesth, March 11.-News has
been received here of terrible ex-
perience undergone by young girl
at a lonely farm house on the estate
of Count Karolyi, short distance
from this city. Late in the evening a
man, apparently almost exhausted by
carrying heavy sack, knocked at the
door of the house and begged for a
nights shelter. The only occupant of
the house at the time was the farm
er's young daughter. She naturally
refused to admit him, but at his
earnest entreaty allowed him to leave
the sack. The stranger, depositing
his burden in the kitchen, then left,
and the girl continued her prepare
lions for the evening meal.
A noise caused her to look around,
and, to her horror, she saw that the
sack was moving. Then the blade of
knife appeared, slowly cutting
through the sacking. Thoroughly ter
rified, she picked up her fathers gun
and fired The movement stopped at
once, and blood commenced to ooze
through the saclling.
The girl fled from the house and a
short distance down the road met her
father. He secured the assistance of
two gendarmes and hurried home.
Inside the sack was found the dead
body of a burly man, armed with re-
volver and knife. Suspended from
his neck was whistle, and believing
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12

under arrest The execution will be
private, and will take place between
10 a. M and p. m.
Johnson, prior to his crime, was
well known among Atlanta negroes as
the BLACK Sport" He was a gambler
and had been in trouble many times.
Two unlucky combinations have fol,
lowed him during the closing days of
his career-Friday and the thirteenth.
The murder for which he is to pay
the death penalty was committed on
Friday, December 6. He was tried
on Friday, December Is, and he was
first sentenced to be hanged on Fri
day, January 3, and resentenced to
be hanged on Friday, March 10.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
SALT CITY JUNCTION.

Salt City Junction, March Salt
City has not been represented in your
paper in quite a while, as we have
been too busy to write. The farmers
are very busy at present; this is fine
weather for farmers.
Needmore is coming to life again.
Sunday school is progressing nicely.
Miss Mary Zoeller is greatly missed.
They tell me she now makes her home
in the city of Palestine, at 312 Mag
nolia street We all long to see the
day when she will return to Need
more
Mr.. Wash Campbell visited our berg
last Sunday. Mr.. Campbell is an en-
ploye of the l. & G. N. shops at Pal
estine
Misses Pearl and Ruth Zoeller will
leave tonight on the east bound train
for Palestine, to visit their sister, Miss
Mary Zoeller.
Our schools at Needmore and Salt
City are progressing nicely, and at
the close of Miss Annie Holcomb's
school big concert will be given.
Best wishes to the Herald and its
many readers. BOO HOO.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
GARDEN TO CALL COMMITTEE.
Yields to Pressure and Will Consider
Primary.

Dallas, Texas, March 11.-Chairman
Geo. A. Garden of the state democratic
executive committee, in reply to a
question asked him at noon today con-
corning the proposed state primary
election for delegates at large to the
national convention, said:
81 shall call a meeting of the state
committee at an early date. l shall
also reply formally to the letters of
Messrs. George W. Riddle and Clar-
ence Ousley as soon as the pressure
of personal business will permit me to
give these letters and the replies
thereto the consideration to which
they are entitled"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
FORTEXAs DEVELOPMENT
Meeting at Fort Worth to Discuss Flu.
ture Development of State Along
Agricultural Lines.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Fort Worth, Texas, March 12-All
sections of the state were represented
here today at the opening of a two
days conference to discuss the future
development of Texas along agricul-
tural and commercial lines. The con-
ference results from call recently
issued by the Texas Commercial Sec
retaries' Association 1t is intended in
reality to give expression to a grow
ing sentiment that the state of Texas,
in some of its legislative acts during
the past year or two, may have over
reached herself in adopting measures
hostile to the railroads and other
large corporate interests. Those re-
sponsible for the present conference
believe that any further legislation
along these lines would for the pres
ent be unwise and would tend to
check the hitherto wonderful develop
ment of the resources and industries
of the state. 1t is proposed that the
commercial organizations of the state
shall formulate or suggest such meas
ures for the guidance of the legisla-
ture as are believed to be for the best
interests of the state and with view
to the welfare of the general public.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
A GENERAL SUSPENSION
OF Mine Workers Hangs In the Bal
ance-United Mine Workers In
Convention Today.
Special to the Herald.

Special TO the Herald
Indianapolis, Ind, March 12-The
national convention of the United
in this city today to make another at
tempt to decide upon policy to be
pursued after March 81, when the eX-
listing wage agreement with the OPP
orators will expire. Three joint con-
ferences of operators and miners have
already been held without result, and
six months has been wasted in futile
argument and strategic sparring. If
no better results are accomplished at
the present meeting a general strike
in all probability will follow.
Has John Mitchell, retiring presi-
dent of the United Mine Workers,
more influence than Tom l.. Lewis,
president-elect, who is to take office
the first of next month? On the an
swer is believed to depend the ques-
ton of whether there will be general
suspension of bituminous coal mining
in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indi-
ana and Illinois.
The question of the influence of the
two leaders is to be fought out in the
convention which began today, and adj
herents of both are prepared for
lively contest If Mitchell carries the
convention the operators in Indiana
and Illinois will be allowed to settle
with their miners as separate states
or jointly, as they may elect. If Lewis
wins the suspension will be general.
The operators in Ohio are said to
favor strike. They have millions of
tons of coal on hand, and, should a
strike take place, they believe they
can dispose of large part of it in
Indiana and Illinois markets.
The operators in Illinois and Indi-
ana have practically come to an under
standing, and they do not want gen
eral suspension. They feel that the
situation hinges entirely on whether
President Mitchell can carry MS pol
icy through the convention.
Three propositions are before the
miners convention for consideration
and action. The first is to proceed at
once to frame the wage demand and.
having completed that task, to issue
call for a joint wage conference be-
tween operators and miners of the
states Interested.
The second proposition is to draft
wage demands and issue calls for joint
: wage conferences with the operators
The third proposal is to shut down
all of the mines in one big strike, and
thus try to force settlement by COM
petitive districts.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
EIks Dedicate New Home.

Special to the Herald.
Watertown, S. D., March 1.-THE
local lodge of Elks observed its fifth
anniversary today by defeating its
handsome new home The exercises
were of an interesting character and
were participated in by many promi-
nent members of the order from out
side the city. The new building is a
large three-story structure of pressed
brick and contains baths, bowling al
leys, smoking rooms, dining hall and
all the other conveniences and equip
ment of firstclass club house.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
Boston Nationals Going South.

Washington, D. c., March 12.-The
members of the Boston club of the
National League rounded up in Wash
ington today preparatory to taking
their departure for the training camp
at Augusta. The present plan is for
the team to remain in the Georgia
city until the end of the month. On
the return home a number of games
will be played with teams of the Vir-
ginia league and with the Baltimore,
Wilmington and Trenton clubs.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
WANTS ACREAGE REDUCED.
Miner Says Farmers Should Not Plant
Much Cotton This Year.

Austin, Texas, March 11-Agricultu-
raj Commissioner Miner gave out
statement today in which he advises
the farmers to put in small acreage
in cotton, and more in provender. He
says the policy of planting another
large crop of cotton is wholly unwise
from any standpoint
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
For Federal Auto License.
Special to the Herald.

Special TO the Herald.
Washington, D. c., March 12.-The
judiciary committee of the house held
hearing this morning on the pending
bill which provides for the national
registration and license of automo,
biles in intercourse between the sew
eral states The measure is advocated
by the American Automobile Associa,
ton. 1t appears probable that the
measure will be passed if congress de.
cides that the enactment of such a
law lies within its constitutional pow
ers.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
Kansas Populists.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Topeka, Kas., March 1.-THE rem
nant of the once-powerful Peoples
party in Kansas assembled in mass
convention in Topeka today to select
delegates to represent the state at the
Peoples national convention to be
held in ST. Louis next month Kansas
will have twenty-six delegates at the
national convention.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12

Canadian Forestry Association. The
sessions are being held in the board
of trade building and will continue
over tomorrow His EXcellency Earl
Grey, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Hon. R. l..
Borden and other notables are on the
program for addresses. The discus
sions will cover every phase of the
forest preservation question.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
Oklahoma Postmasters.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Oklahoma City, Okla, March ~
The State Association of First and
Second Glass Postmasters met in con-
vention here today to discuss matters
of mutual interest in relation to their
duties. Postmaster White of Lawton,
president of the association, presided
over the gathering.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12

state railroad commission held spec
ial session here today to consider the
proposal for reduced freight rates in
western South Dakota. A committee
representing the State Federation of
Business Mems clubs appeared before
the commission and presented argu-
ments in favor of the proposed reduc-
ton.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12

it was intended as means Of sum-
moning accomplices, the police blew
a series of calls. Almost Immediately
three men ran up, and seeing them
selves trapped opened fire with re-
volvers. The officers returned the
fire with the result that one of the
robbers was killed and his two COM
panions were captured
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
Pittsburg Slayer to Hang.
Special to the Herald.

OPCOIII 20 III0 llF'I dIU.
Pittsburg, Pa, March 12.-This is
the day of execution for Morris B.
Holmes. in whose case the state par
don board recently declined to inter-
fere. Holmes murdered his sweet
heart, Nancy Miller, in an East Pitts
burg hotel, March 81 last, by stabbing
her seven times with a butcher knife.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
Canadian Forestry Association.

DP6CIdI 20 IIIG Il6IdIU.
Montreal, March 12.-Dominion Off
Gals, forestry experts and representa-
tives of fish and game protective or
CARNATIONS assembled in this city to-
day for the annual convention of the
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12

Try some of the stall fed beef at
The Model Market, 723 Lacy street.
Phone 295. S. S. Dublin, Proprie-
tor. 11-6t
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
Friday, the Thirteenth.
Special to the Herald.

oPeOIdI 10 IHe fiefdIu.
Atlanta, Ga, March 12-The ar
Engagements have been completed at
The city prison for the execution to-
borrow of the negro Andrew John
son, convicted of the murder of Po-
Hceman ]. A. Manner while the latter
was attempting to place the negro
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12

Consider Reduced Rates.
Special to the Herald.
Fort Pierre, S. D., March Eth
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-03-12
Fights Scheduled For Toniaht.

Freddie Welsh VS.. Walter Little, II
rounds, at Peoria, ILL.,
Tommy Rawson vs. Mike Cunning
ham, IL rounds, at Lewiston, Me.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
CHAPTER HI. Mischief Rravvtnw.

At some little distance from the mysterious booth trestle table had been erected. at which some three or four wenches in hooped paniers and short, striped kirtles were dispensing spiced ale and sack to the thirsty vil- lage folk.
 Here it was that Mirrab the witch and her attendant wizard were most freely discussed,--with bated breath. and with furtive glances cast hurried ly at the black flag which was just visible above the row of other booths and gayer attractions of the fair.
 There was no doubt that as the even- ing began to draw in, and the sun to sink lower and lower in the west, the superstitious terror. which had all along set these worthy country yokels against the awesome mysteries of the necromancer's tent, had gradually cul- minated into hysterical frenzy. At first, sullen looks had been cast towards that distant spot, whence the sound of Abra's perpetual: This way, noble lords, this wayl" came every now and then as a weird and ghostly echo; but now muttered curses and even threatening gesture from time to time had taken the place of angry silence.
 As the hard pates of these louts be- came heated with the foaming ale, their tempers began to rise. and the girls, with characteristic love of mischief and gossip. were ready enough to add fuel to the smouldering flames. There were also present in the minds of these wenches an obvious feeling of jealousy against this mysterious yelled witch. who had proved so attractive to the court gallants who visited the fair. (COntinued tOmOrrOw.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
Discovers Employer.

bdlIlHlOES Oun.
 Benjamin F. Butler of Massachusetts was a tireless worker when he started on anything. He and his secretary Clancy. Oftentimes sat in the library until almost daylight when the Gen eral wanted to finish up anything.
 During the night sessions of the Sen- ate. toward a close of Congress. a Sen ator called on General Butler one morning at o'clock. The same Sena- tor called again when the Senate ad journed the following morning at day break and found the General and Clan cy still at work.
 Don't you ever stop?" the Senator asked.
 No" General Butler said. Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.''
 General. I never knew before just who my employer was," Clancy said. bowling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
Chinn,n Girl WIven.
c,t,a.o-n TNai1,. AJor..

Chicago Daily News.
 Girl children are often unweIcome in China. A terrible witness to this is a stone standing near a pool outside the city of Foochow. On it is the inscrip- tion, Girls may not be drowned here" Poor parents often sell or give away a daughte when but a few weeks or months old, to be the future wife of a boy about her own age. The child who becomes a bride by a rearing marri- age" is taken home and brought up by the family of her future husband. An English woman, when visiting a school observed a bright boy about years of age, carrying a baby girl. She asked if she were his sister, whereupon the boy looked shy and did not answer His brother volunteered the informa- ton. "Sha is his wife"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
I'M MARYS REIGN
Rx BARONESS ORCZY
CARBOHYDRATES guTunumumn umuMuwun

could have sworn that the darnsels were bent on consulting the witch" Nay, only on seeing the fun of the fair. apparently" rejoined the other:
 we've lain in wait here now for nigh | on half an hour. :" (E
 'Mirrab. the Soothsayer. will evoke
 for you the Spirits of the Moon, oh.
 noble lords!" urged Abra. with ever increasing persuasiveness; "she will
 give you the complaisance of the en-
 tire female sex" ~ What say you, my lord" said the
 Englishman after awhile. shall we give up the quest after those elusive
 damsels and woo these obliging Spirits
 of the Moon? They say the witch has
 marvellous powers"
 Bah. milor!" rejoined the spaniard gafly. "a yelled female. Think on it.
 those who have entered yon mysteri- ous tent declare that scarce an out
 line of that soothsayer could they glean beneath the folds of thick drap-
 cries which hide her from view. What
 Is a shapeless woman? ask you.
 milor. And in England. too" he added with affected gallantry which had more
 than a touch of sarcasm in it, where all women are shapely."
 "Mirrab, the world-famous Necro-
 mancer. will bring to your arms the lady of your choice, oh, most noble
 lords" continued the persistent Abra,
 even if she were hidden beyond the
 outermost corners of the earth" By my halidame! this decides me-" | quoth the Englishman merrily. q
 pray you come, my lord. This adven-
 ture promises better than the other.
 And. who knows?' he added in his turn
 with thinly-veiled. pleasant irony, you Spaniards are so persuasive ;--ths Witch. if she be young and fair. might lift her veil for you
 "Allons!" responded the other, "since 'tis your wish. milor, ~let us consult the spirits."
 And standing aside. with the courtly grace peculiar to those of his nation- ality. he allowed his companion to
 precede him up the steps which led to
 Mirrab's tent.
 Then he too followed. and laughing and chattering the two men disap-
 peared behind the gaudily painted dra- peries.
 Not. however, without tossing a cou-
 pie of gold pieces into the hands of
 the Wizard. Abra, obsequious. smiling,
 thoroughly contented, sat himself down
 to rest awhile beside his patient, hard
 worked henchman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
FRIDAY NIGHT.

Herbert kelcey And Effie Shannon.
 Dramatic interest is centered in the coming to the Grand Friday night of Herbert Kelcey and Fife shannon, who for many seasons have furnished such delightful entertainment by their combined talents which it is promised will shine to even greater advantage in the successful play The Walls of Jericho" which it is said makes a direct appeal to all lovers of high dramatic purpose and furnish several novel pictures.
 The production is announced as be- ing one of infinite splendor while the company employed in support of MT Kelcey and Miss Shannon is one of exceptional abilities.
 Seat sale opens this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS. THE. GRAND.
 Tonight.
Mississippi College Cadet Band.

NNA9Bh3oAERA
 The appearance of the A and M. Cadet Band in this city at the Grand tonight may well be looked upon as an event of far more than ordinary sig nificance. This organization is com posed of young college men who rank among the best amateur musicians in the South. Under the direction of Mir. W. W. Routten this organization has been brought to a high degree of per lection.
 MT. W. C. Royals, the euphonium soloist of the band is considered one of the foremost of amateur >soloists of this beautiful instrument in the South. The solos rendered by him are received by enthusiastic applause by every au- dience.
 A fine program of high grade selec- tions will be rendered by this we'll trained and excellent organization at The Grand tonight.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-02
AMERICAN MINING
CONGRESS CONVENTION

Pittsburg, Dec. 1.-The Eleventh an
tnua1 convention of the American Min
ing Congress which convened here to-
Gay in the Carnegie Music Hall, is eS-
pected to be one of the most I'M
portant ever held by the congress. It
is estimated that 1000 delegates
representing every state in the Union
are in attendance. The convention will
continue until Saturday night In adj
dition to many well known mining
men present there are governors of 10
states, senators. congressman and men
OF prominence in business. II Is
President-efect Taft has found II lrS~
possible to attend the meeting but has
notified the congress that he will send
message to the convention, makins
clear his views on the relation of the
government to the mining industry,
The message Is awaited with much
interest in view of the fact that fed
eral legislation of Vital Importance TO
the mining industry generally and
coal mining i'll particular. is contem-
plated during the coming session of
Congress.
The convention was called to order
by J. H. Richards of Idaho, president
of the American Mining congress. Ad-
dresses of welcome We're made by Lee
S. Smith, president of the PittsburG
chamber OF commerce.; Congressman
James Francis Eurke, of Pittsburg.
and Lieut.. Gov. Murphy of Pennsyl-
vana President Richards responded
and his address was followed by five
minute speeches by delegates from
all parts of the country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-02
THOUSANDS OF CATTLE
STARVING ON RANGE

Denver Colo. Dec. 1.--Thousands of
cattle on the ranges In Colorado are
reported to be starving, with the pros
pect that there Will be an unprecedented
loss to the cattlemen during the winter
which opened early and has caught the
majority OF stocknen unpreparcd. Feed
is selling at almost prohibitiye prices in
the range districts. hay now bringing
s25 to $40 a ton in the Arkansas valley
and Park range district. Charles Lamb,
state veterinarian, who returned yes
terday from the Ark valley region,
says thousands of cattle are already in
the condition they usually show in Feb
ruary after they have been forced to
pick the ranges bare for subsistence
and that many of the herds look as
though they would be depleted by over
hall before Christmas.
In the Park range district the first
snow, which fell early in October, stu
covers the ranges and hundreds OF cat
tie persisted in the first storm. This
number was increased to thousands IN
the storm of the past few days. and
the stock men are desperate. These
cattle cannot be shipped because they
are in poor condition and are not beer
cattle.
Other persons have reported the same
conditions from all over the southeast
eln quarter of the stete. There has
been but little grass on the ranges IN
that region for several months OWING
to lack of rain during the late summer
months. This situation Is believed to
nrevail in the west generally this year.
The temperature fell below zero last
night generally east of the Continental
divide and caused great suffering
among the badly nourished range
herds.