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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

of the many pretty features of the
large and beautiful edifice.
The woodwork of the church will
be of quarter-sawed oak throughout,
carried in harmonious design with
the organ, which is central to the
whole scheme in color and pattern.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
Fine Art in Frescoina.

fIne Art IN FreScoi1Q.
Above the organ in the organ recess
is one of the prettiest works of the
frescoers' art that can be seen, the
scheme of green and gold being car
ried out here to the blending of the
colors into beautiful clouds. This
work was done by Mr.. Seyberkrop
who also has a contract to do
this work for the new Baptist church
and the new business office of the
Dorsey building now being erected at
Seventh and Rlondeau streets.
Rich carpetng.
The carpeulng on the floor of the
Westminster church will be either of
Wilton or Administer and will be sun.
piled by Keokuk carpet firm. The
color of the carpet will be in har.
mony with the green and gold fresco-
ing and will be of beautiful design.
The pews for which orders were
placed for delivery the 18th of the
present month will probably arrive the
hrst part of next week and will be
purchased of firm in Grand Rapids.
Mich. They will be of the Gothic de-
sign and Of light grain to correspond
with other wood work in the church.
A Spacious Gallery.
The gallery which is large and
spacious one has been beautifully do.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
WILL NAME CANDIDATES
Representatives of Peoples Party In
America Gathering at st. Louis
For Convention.

| Special to the Herald.
ST. Louis, Mo-, April Represent
atives of the peoples party and other
so-called reform bodies in polotics are
arriving in this city to attend their
national convention. Candidates for
president and vice president are to be
nominated and platform will be
adopted. The national provisional
committee, the American monetary
league and the federated peoples par
ty clubs are among the reform organi-
cations that united with the peoples
party in issuing the call for the con-
vention. At the convention headquar-
tiers today it was stated that an at
tendance representative of the entire
country is expected.
Under the peoples party call the
Independence League, William R.
Hearst's organization, may participate
in the convention and the nomination
of a presidential candidate. Efforts
are being made, it is said, to CONSOLE
date the two into new organization,
inasmuch as their platforms are very
similar 1t appears from the declara-
ton of principles and purposes that
there is to be no union or fusion with
either of the old parties.
Arrangements have been made to
hold the convention in the Olympic
Theatre. The gathering will be called
to order at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing by James H. Ferriss of Joliet, ILL.,,
chairman of the populist national
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01

Hodges Dry Goods Company

There will be nearly $500 delegates
accredited from the state, provincial
and territorial associations of the
United States and Canada, in addition
to the officers of the association, the
executive committee, the lesson COM
mittee and the general secretaries
from the various associations. These
delegates, it is expected, will be ac-
companied by hundreds of officers,
teachers and members of the Sunday
school throughout the international
field.
The words of the Greek to Philip
I'VE would see Jesus"-have been
adopted as the general theme for the
gathering. The relation of the Sun
day school to missions will be one of
the principal subjects of discussion.
The plan includes presentation of
moving pictures showing actual condi.
tons in the mission field of India,
China, Japan and other countries.
Among the speakers already engag-
ed are Governor Glenn of North Caro-.
lima, Ex-Governor Northen of Georgia,
Robert E. Spear of New York, Bishop
Galloway of Mississippi, Dr. George
w. Truett of Dallas, Dr. Martin Brum.
baugh of Philadelphia, and DIR. John
F. Goucher OF Baltimore.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01

committee. 1t is expected the first
day will be taken up wholly with pre-
liminary business and the work. of Or
ganization, leaving the nominations
and the adoption of platform to come
Friday
So far Thomas E. Watson of Geor-
gia appears to be about the only per-
son mentioned for the presidential
nomination. Mr. Watson was the pop
ulist candidate for vice president in
1896, when the national convention in
dorsed Bryan for the presidency. In
1904 Mr.. Watson was the presidential
candidate of the peoples party. Hun
dreds OF large campaign buttons bear
ing Mr.. Watson's picture are being
distributed today among the conven-
ton delegates and visitors. Those
who claim to be well acquainted with
the situation say the Georgian will
have the united strength of the del
egates from the South and a large sec
ton of the West 1t is understood
that Mr.. Watson is ready to accept the
nomination provided the monetary
plank of the platform is satisfactory
to him. Several names are mentioned
in connection with the vice presiden-
tial nomination The selection of the
candidate for second place on the
ticket will depend largely upon what
section of the country the presidential
choice comes from.
The money question is expected to
occupy the chief place in the platform
this year. Other planks probably will
declare for municipal ownership, the
initiative and referendum, government
ownership, and direct nominations by
the people
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01

in these trials Benson was convicted
at San Francisco, in August, 1907, of
conspiracy to defraud the government
out of twelve thousand acres of land.
He was sentenced to ten years i'm
prisonment Benson appealed the
case and has since been at liberty
under $4,000 bond. Now, with for
tune estimated at s2O,OOO,OOO, he and
his associates must again stand
trial on charges of alleged wholesale
swindling.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
Meeting at Redfield.
Special to the Herald.

DpeCIdI 10 III6 IltTdIU
Redfield, South Dakota, April l.
Many delegates are here for the sec
ond annual meeting of the South Da-
kota Conference of Charities and Cor
rection. The conference opens this
evening and will remain in session
until Saturday. Prominent educators,
churchmen, physicians and penologists
of several states are on the program
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
Sunday School Workers.

Special to the Herald.
Union, S. c., April This place is
entertaining for three days the thirty
first annual convention of the South
Carolina Sunday School Association.
The feature of the opening session
this morning was the address of the
president, Prof. Thomas w. Keitt, of
Celmson College. Governor Ansel has
promised to deliver the closing ad-
dress Friday afternoon.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
LAND FRAUDS
Real Estate Operators on the Pacific
Coast Face the Bar of Justice.
John A. Benson the Leader.

Record of Benson's Career In Courts.
1SS5-Indicted eighteen times in Cali.
fornia for land frauds.
18S7-Under twenty-four indictments
for conspiracy and fraud
1S91-Takes appeals, gets his cases
shifted from court to court and
obtains many adjournments.
1860 Compromises with the govern
ment and civil actions are COM
menced against him.
1902-Indicted at Washington, D. c.,
for bribery of government Off
Gals.
1903-Indicted at Washington for de-
frauding the United States.
1904-Arrested in New York for brib-
cry.
1905-Indicted at Washington for con-
spiracy and bribery.
: 1907-Convicted of conspiracy and
sentenced to ten years in pris-
on; case appealed.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
TO MEET IN LOUISVILLE
Twelfth Triennial Convention of the
international Sunday School AS
ISOLATION Meets In June.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Louisville, KY, April Arrange
ments are rapidly nearing completion
for the entertainment of the twelfth
triennial convention of the Interna-
tional Sunday School Association,
which is to assemble in this city next
June. Advices received by the local
committee in charge of arrangements
indicate a record-beaking attendance.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
Professional Photographers

Special to the Herald.
New York, April 1.-The annual
meeting of the Professional Photogra-
piers Society of New York state be-
gan in this city today with large at
tendance. Technical discussions inter-
spersed with features of entertain
ment will keep the photographers
busy during the next three days
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
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ToDAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
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New Superintendent.

Special to the Herald.
Carlisle, Pa, April Moses Fried
man today took over the superintend-
ency of the Carlisle Indian school, in
succession to Supervisor Dickson.
The nineteenth commencement exer-
cises of the institution will be held
tomorrow
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
Cattle Quarantine Established.

Special to the Herald.
Washington, D. c., April Under
the direction of the Department of Ag-
riculture the annual quarantine
against the interstate shipment of cat.
tie from the fourteen states in which
splenetic, Southern or Texas fever ex-
lists, goes into effect today The quar-
antine area includes parts of Florida,
Georgia, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Virginia. Alabama, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mis-
souri,, Texas. Oklahoma and Califor-
mia.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
Wyoming Conference.

Special to the Herald.
Carbonate, Pa, April IA large
number of clerical and lay delegates
were present today at the opening of
the fifty-seventh annual session of
the Wyoming conference of the M. E.
church Bishop Hamilton is to pre-
side over the sessions, which will last
a week or longer. An unusually large
amount of important business is to be
given attention at the conference.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01

sion of committee reports. the cleo
ton of officers, etc. The relation of
the kindergarten to the elementary
school formed the topic for general
discussion at the afternoon session.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
kindeaartens and Schools.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
New Orleans, La, April This
was another busy and profitable day
for the delegates to the annual con-
vention of the International Kinder
garten Union. A business session oc-
cupied the forenoon. with the discus
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
MITCHELL FURNITURE CO.

is the cheapest place to buy Furniture
Mating, Rugs. Cook Stoves and ex
change old for new. We rent furni
ture, also chairs and tables, for enter
tainments. Ring 1872, and we will dc
the rest. 619 Spring street, next to
Silliman Hardware Company. BUY
NOW-PAY LATER. 3-6-1m
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
Conference at Anderson.
Special to the Herald.

Anderson, Ind, April 1.-The sixty
fifth annual session of the North In
diana M. E. conference opened here
today, Bishop Joseph F. Berry presid-
ing. The ministerial appointments
will be announced early next week
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
Another eattIeship.

Special to the Herald.
Bremerton, Wash, April 1.-The H.
500 ton battleship Wisconsin was
placed in commission today at the
Puget iSornd Navy Yard, where she
has been unsergang repairs for sew
eral months. TIC eSspt was attended
with the customary fofspilities, in
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
rs ABOUT FATS.

the Chicago Tribune"
TO the large quantity Of
ountins In value to over
each year to Italy and
bean countries. Investi-
5 there mixed with olive
his country as genuine
FITS cannot detect any
Cotton Seed Oil is quite
esome as Olive OIL. and
ognized by The N. X.
hicago. in the manufac-
cooking fat-cOTTO-
implies, COTToLENE
Seed Oh. and It is not
Y healthful than lard.
Fell..
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
Cases Up For Trial.

Special to the Herald.
Washington, d. c., April AFTER
repeated delays and postponements,
John A. Benson, ]. H Schneider, H.
P Dimond and Frederick A. Hyde,
real estate operators of the Pacific
coast, are finally to face the bar of
justice and answer to charges of con-
spiracy to defraud the United States
out Of valuable timber concessions in
nearly every state west of the Missis-
sippi river. These four defendants,
according to the government officials,
are ring-leaders of the most stupen-
dous land frauds ever brought to light
in this country.
The cases were called for trial to-
day before Justice Stafford The trial
is expected TO consume nearly three
months, as more than two hundred
witnesses may be examined. Congress
recently authorized the expenditure
necessary to conduct the prosecution
and directed that the entire cost, APP
proximating $4,000, be borne by the
government and no portion charged
against the District of Columbia, in
whose courts the trial is to take place.
The case of the prosecution will be
handled by United States Attorney
I'd Special Assistant United States
RRgh and Francis ]. Heney
isco, special counsel for
|tates in the prosecution
The defendants have
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01

GLIDING the reading of orders from
the new commander, the muster of
the men on deck and the salute to the
colors.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01

himself was indicted no less
N twenty-four times. Wealth and
ifluence were employed to prevent
ne trial OF the cases. Meanwhile spec
al agents of the government were
Bent to San Francisco to make thor
Tough Investigation OF state and fed
eral officials who had protected Ben
son. They found that the Southern
Pacific railroad as well as number
of prominent officials were interested
in the Benson contracts Although the
special agents completed their evil
dence the cases were repeatedly post
poned and never came to trial.
From 1887 to 1895 the Benson cases
ragged through the United States
Aurts. In the latter year Benson and
associates having amassed a
ge fortune In California, widened
fir field of operations to include
egon, Washington and other states.
Pn came the investigation started
Secretary Hitchcock in 1903, re-
ing in charges involving Senator
Mitchell, Representative Binger Herr
man and others of prominence. AS a
result Of the eyid ence brought to light
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-01
Il. 4. 1llney. with

inst Benson, Dimond,
Hyde have been drag
the past four years.
bn is regarded as the
he alleged conspiracy.
has been prominent
Pacific coast. Early in
from Ohio to San Fran
he established himself as
land agent and real estate
From 1876 to 1879 he held
of United States deputy sur
men he proceeded to organize
on land ring, seeking to con-
cts for surveying govern
For the next six years he
Iwd controlled all contracts
ug government land in Cal
the neighboring states.
Benson's operations fl
official investigation as
ich seventy-six indict-
turned against Benson
ates. In 1885 and 1886
sr,l fOxl L.,
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

The stationery printed by this
Office is giving the best satisfac-
ton. Last week we printed a
thousand statements for a man,
and by their aid he collected a
small fortune. Two months ago
a man bought of US some note
paper and envelopes to use when
writing to his sweetheart. and
now he is married. Another
young man stole some of our
paper to make cigaretts with
he is dead. A young lady bought
some of our paper to curl her
hair on, and now she has a beau
(We only have a few packages of
this kind in Stock) By using
our printed stationery a person
can collect accounts, tell fortunes,
make rain, change the color of
the hair, extract teeth without
pain, find out the name of the
future husband or wife, be sue
cessful in business triumph
over enemies, be elected to Office.
Give US a cal1.-Exchange.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13
To Officers of School District Boards.

AS the valuation for 1908 will
not be available in time for use
at the annual meetings this year,
there should be made an esti-
mate of the necessary expenses
for maintaining the school for
the coming year, and after com
pleting the business of the meet
ing an adjournment should be
made until the fore part of
August, when the county clerk
can give his official statement of
valuation. The levy can then be
regularly made and certified to
the county clerk as required by
law.
By the law of 1907 you are not
permitted to make a levy that
will raise greater gross amount
than 1O2 per cent of the 1907 val
uation would have raised.
Mrs. G.. d. SMITH.
County Supt.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13
Letter to MIR. Chds. Sellers.
Wa-Keeney, Kans.

Dear Sir: you are interested in
the prosperity of your town.
You can contribute to it mater
tally, and give it far more pros
porous look at the same time.
Perhaps the public property
needs good coat of paint.
Devoe VIII supply that coat
with twothirds of the number
of gallons required of any other.
Devoe will last twice as long as
any other. Devoe is all paint
and full measure Devoe is the
strongest paint known. Devoe
will take care of the property, in
the long run, for half the money
required by any other.
The reason is stated above:
Devoe is all paint and full meas
ure; the strongest paint known
e. D. Jewel, Cory, Pa, paint
ed his house 5 years ago with a
mixed paint; took IA gallons.
Last spring he repainted with
Devoe; bought IA gallons and
had left. Saved SIS to $50, for
for painting costs two or three
times as much as the paint.
Yours truly,
r. W. DEvOE & Co.
New York, Chicago. Kansas City.
P. S. Verbeck & Lucas sell our
paint.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

Mrs Graves of Chicago has
sent the library box of thirty
one volumes of fiction as follows:
Under Two Flags. Onida.
The Intrusions of Peggy, An
thony Hope.
darcy of the Guards, Z. E.
Shipman.
Pam. Won Hutton.
Circle of a Century, Mrs. B.
Harrison.
For a Maiden Brave, Hotch-
kiss.
Archbishop's Unguarded Mo
ment, Adams.
Four-in-hand, Anthony.
SpeculationS of John Steele,
r. Barr.
Scarlet of the Mound, Nuring-
ton.
The Girl in Waiting, Eyre.
The Lieutenant Governor,
Carryl
Bethsaida, Dearborn.
Miss New York, Pancake.
Betty Wales - Freshman,
Warde
Betty Wales - Sophomore,
Warde.
The Fur Seals Tooth, Monroe.
Pretty Sister of Jose, Burnett.
A Benedict of Already, SUIT
cliffe.
Ursula's Freshman, Ray.
Conquering of Kate, Mowbray.
Natalies Sister, Ray
Travellers Joy, Pierce.
A Pretty Tory, Lincoln.
The Hound of Baskerville's
Doyle.
Girl and the Deal, Hartman.
April's Sowing, Hail.
Honor of the Braxton's, Fro
bick.
When Patty Went to College,
Webster.
The Westerners, Stewart e.
White.
If l We're King, Mccarthy.
Also Mrs. Law has given "a
Tale of Two Worlds" by Corelli.
And now if some generous
soul would donate some shelving
or material therefore we would
be happier.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

We learn from the Topeka
Journal that Harry Freese has
purchased the Hays Republican
of George p. Griffith and will no
doubt change the name and con-
solidate it with his publication,
The Free Press. This gives the
Democrats full control in Ellis
county as the Republicans are
without an organ at the county
seat.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13
Notice.,

For Sale Cheap-One 25-horse
power Reeves engine and one
36x58 il. Case separator. Case
feeder and straw carrier. All in
good working order. Must be
sold. Write or call on
O. H. OLSON,
Ogallah, Kans.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank our kind
friends and neighbors for their
assistance and beautiful flowers
during the illness and death of
our little daughter and grand
daughter
Mr.. AND MRS. VIM. HARRISON.
Mr.. AND MRS. CARTER COLLINS.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13
To Clerks of School District Boards

Please call at the office and OBJ
tain required blanks for notice
of the annual school meeting
which will be held July 16, 1908.
MRS. G.. D. SMITH.
County Supt.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

Bob Morse and family are now
domiciled in their new house in
the east part of town. This is
one of the SWEETEST cottages in
town and Bob has something to
be proud of.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

Big cuts or little cuts, small
scratches or bruises or big ones
are healed quickly by De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is especial
ly good for piles. Be sure to get
De Wits. Sold by w. w. Glib
SON
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

Wednesday afternoon a picked
nine went to Collyer and played
a game of ball with the nine of
that city. Bear, the swift twirl-
er of the Ellis club, was the slab
artist for Collyer, and our boys
failed to connect with his curves.
The Collyer boys won by a score
of 4 to !.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13
De Witt,s Kidnev and Rladder

De Wits Kidney and Bladder
Pills are prompt and thorough
and will in a very short time
strengthen the weakened kid
neys and allay troubles arising
from Inflammation of the blad-
der. They are recommended
everywhere. Sold by w. w. Glib
SON.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13
" noon.

Four showers in the last week,
amounting to a little more than a
half inch. The season has been
and continues to be a repetition
of 1908 in the matter of frosts,
floods and rainfall
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

Rev. Scott writes from Holy
rood, Kan, where he is assisting
in revival meetings, that he will
be present on Children's Day,
June 18th, morning and evening,
and every one is invited to at
tend the Methodist Episcopal
church, if not attended one of
the other churches.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

S. T. Lamoreaux has returned
from short visit to relatives in
Greenleaf, Kan.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

The Masonic lodge had third
degree work and little blowout
last Monday evening. @. E. Ridg-
way was the victim and the
ladies of Margaret chapter o. E.
S. provided the eatings.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

Don't forget to attend the
dance at Ogallah Friday evening,
June 19, 1908.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

The ladies of the Wa-Keeney
W. G. T. U. cordially invite every
one to come out and hear a fine
lecture by Mrs. @. Fl. ST. John,
of Beloit, at the M. E. church at
II O'Clock Sunday, June IA; also
Monday evening, June Is, at 8
O'Clock.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

The Locust club will meet with
Mrs. Fl. S. Givler, Tuesday. June
10th instead of Friday, June 10Th
as stated last week. Club mem
bers please bear in mind this
date
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

Landlord Acre is enjoying a
visit from his brother, of Shoals,
Ind, this week.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

G. V. Peacock, of Lincoln,
Kans., was in the city last Satur-
day and accidentally met our A.
S. Peacock. the only person of
the name the latter has ever seen
who was not related to him. Of
course they became acquainted.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

A mothers meeting will be
held in the M. E. church Monday
afternoon at 3 o'clock by Mrs.
ST. John. All the mothers and
ladies of the town are especially
invited to come to this meeting
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

Frank Smith was up from Riv-
erside township last Thursday
and made US an agreeable call.
He says crops look fine in his
neighbOrhoOd.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

Mrs. L. Schmidt and Marjory
Gibson are making an extended
visit in Quincy, Ill.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

The various churches have
been preparing for Children's
Day next Sunday.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

Mrs. Chas. Sellers and chill
dren left Tuesday morning for
Salina for two weeks visit.
Western Kansas world., 1908-06-13

T. d. Hinshaw and helpers are
rebuilding the court house Chin
news this week.