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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-17
ECHOOFHARPER FA|LUREiIGH COURT DECISION
Five Million Dollar Judgment Against
E. L. Harper of Cincinnati Was
Offered For Sale Today.
(Herald Specially

Cincinnati, o., May IA five mil
lion dollar judgment against E. l..
Harper, whose failure to corner" the
wheat market resulted in the collapse
of the Fidelity National Bank of this
city twenty years ago, was offered for
sale this morning in the offices of a
local firm of lawyers. The judgment
represented the last asset of the failed
bank, being a receivers judgment
covering the amount Harper owed the
bank. The sale of the judgment was
a mere formality, marking the final
chapter of the great financial disaster
which brought ruination to hundreds
of people.
The old Fidelity bank failure was a
spectacular affair Harper was seek
ing to get a corner" on wheat
Through an unexpected turn of the
market, Harper went to the wall. car
rying hundreds of people down int
lite financial, siongl - n
llofs, diuSf nioiltHs VI llSHllnS, seCuieu
the famous five million dollar judg-
ment against him, he went into one
of the mountain counties of West
Virginia and tried to go through bank
ruptcy. But he never succeeded in
multiplying the huge judgment and in
the end he was obliged to serve sew
eral years in the penitentiary for u.s.
ing the funds of his bank to bolster
up his speculations. 1t has taken
twenty years to wind up the affairs of
the bank.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-17
TEXAS NEWS NOTES.

The tracks of the Cotton Belt are
ITO be reballasted.
The governor is to appoint the
health board and the board of legal
codifiers.
This is the last week of the Hous
ton races.
A big sugar mill is to be located al
Harlingen.
Three men were cleverly captured
at Sealy on a charge of burglary.
H. Clay Pierce of st. Louis is al
Austin to answer charges of false
swearing.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-17
sunerintendent of Terminals.

Houston, Texas, May 16.-Mr John
P. Burruss, who was on yesterday APP
pointed to the position of superintend-
ent of terminals at Houston for the
|. & G. N. railway, a newly created
position, was formerly a travelling
freight agent of that line, and his Sc
lection for the new position comes in
the nature of a well earned promo
ton. Mr. George w. Foster will be
chief clerk to Mr. Burruss and will
have charge of the Houston local of
nces.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-17
(Herald Specially

New Orleans, La, May 17.-The
federal circuit court today in the case
of Mrs. Lee Manor Of Itasca, Texas,
ruled that a life insurance policy is
null and void when holder is killed
E. Griffith of Itasca in street duel
The case resulted from the killing OF
FRANKLIN Manor of Hill county by S.
E. Griffits of Itasca in a street duel
Manor's life was insured for 100000
and all of the companies paid on proof
Of death except the Pennsylvania com
pany.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-17
TEXAS sAENGERFEsT.
Lovers of Music Gather at Galveston
For Three Days Outing.
(Herald Specially

Galveston, Texas, May 17.-Lovers
of music from far and near are arriv-
ing in Galveston for the annual Texas
Saengerfest, which is to hold forth
here during the first three days of
the week, opening with grand con
cert tonight The program arranged
this year is one of rare excellence
Besides the Chicago Symphony Or.
chestra and a grand chorus composed
of the members of the German sing.
ing socities, the participants include
several soloists of national fame
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-17
CHerald Specially

Austin, Texas, May 17.-Henry
Clay Pierce, the ST. Louis oil magnate,
appeared in the district court here to-
day to stand trial on the charge of
perjury in connection with the custer
suit against the Waters Pierce Oil
company. By agreement between the
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-17
I'm IMPORTANT RULING

life Insurance PoIicies-Are
Dde.s, Says $3.50
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-17
TO COMBAT PROHIBITION
Liquor Men of the Pacific Coast As
sembIe at San Francisco For
a Conference.
(Herald Snecial.l

San Francisco, Cal, May I'm re-
spouse to call issued by the National
Model License League, representa-
tives of all of the wine and spirit in
terests of the Pacific Coast assembled
for conference here today The pur.
pose of the meeting is to form the
coast trade into a gigantic organiza
ton that will take concerted action
against prohibition and in favor OF
the proper regulation of saloons.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-17
PIERCE CASE POSTPONED
by Agreement Of AttOrtys. Case Was Reset
For October 1Ith---.PiGGG Made New Bond.

3ttorneys for the state and those for
he defendant the trial was again
FASHIONED, and the new hearing set
ior trial on October the 18th of this
year. Pierce made a new bond, as
required by the state, in the sum of
50. 900, and will leave the state to-
nsht for his home.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-17
TEXAS BASEBALL LEAGUE.

Results yesterday:
Oklahoma City at Galveston; wet
grounds.
Houston 5, Shreveport 0.
Waco 3, Dallas 2.
Fort Worth s, San Antonio Z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

be sold under the supervision or an inspector
Moreover, some Of the most delicate kinds are
caTriciOus in their habitat The Araanita
Ceesarea, for instance. so called because il con-
stituted the favorite dish Of the Emperor Nero.
the popular name Of which is the "vraie
orange" a gorgeous mushroom of the umbrella
type the top Of whose spreading hat IS brill
liant orange red. while the giIls underneath are
bright yellow is rarely if ever found north Of
FontainebIeau While in the South Of France,
especially in the great forests around Per-
pignan it Is very common when the autumn sea-
son has been Suitably damp
To promote the use of wild mushrooms rs food
ana also to spread abroad the necessary inf1r-
nation to enable the unlearned 10 distinguish
between the edible and poisonous varieties. ex-
hibitions of their eOrnmOnest types have lately
been organized in Paris and in different parts Of
France. OF these. perhaps the most instructive
and interesting is that which is now being held
at ROuen under the auspices of NJ Paul Noel
director of the ROuen Laboratory of Agricultural
Entomology, who is not only an accomplished
cryptOSamist, but a gourmet of the first 0rler-
Every afternoon NJ Noel has packed audiences
largely composed or country folk. who listen
with the deepest interest to his demonstrations
Of the great food resources to be found in the
wild mushrooms plentiful in the immense
forests which surround the ancient capital OF
Normandy. On broad tables in front of him are
spread specimens of over a hundred kinds. al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

Gus kinds is perhaps less astonishing than if a
similar movement were to develop itself in other
countries of Europe or in the United States 1t
may safely be said that the only mushroom
which the average citizen of the United States
has ever heard of as being fit for food, or that
he would consent to eat. is the ordinary white
field mushroom. the PsaIliOta campestris
which the French call the ''champignon de
couche" because it is. in this country, arti-
fcially cultivated for the market on specially
prepared beds, arranged. a rule, in the caves
of disused quarries. which extend very often for
several miles in length. The American is famiI-
lar. of course. with the truffie. without perhaps
knowing that it is wild mushroom. which has
never been tanned. or. in other words, cannot be
grown artificially. But what does he know of
the delicate flavor OF the tube mushroom. bole-
tus or "cepe,' which is consumed in such enor-
nous quantities all over France but especially
in the southern provinces: or of the 'rnoriIle
moreL such a luscious adjunct to the most
recherche recipes of French cuisine and costing
even more. weight for weight than the choicest
kind of truffles? As the season for the mOreI
which is in spring and for "cepes," spring and
late autumn is brief and the demand is great
the canning of huge quantities of them is a
hOurishing industry special to Bordeaux
But these kinds by means exhaust the list
OF wild mushrooms, cOntemptuously called toad
stools in AnglO-Saxon countries habituaIIv con-
sumed and highly appreciated not only by the
country folk I'm France but by the most experi-
enced professors in the art of delicate dining
Beyond these varieties. however, the knowledge
is not very general, though in point Of fact more
than thirty different species are now admitted
10 the Paris Central Market, and permitted to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

Legislature the last session abOlishing in 1910
gambling. which had been legalized for forty
years. There is little hope. however, it is said,
of enforcing the gambling law or of interfering
with the new divorce law. Nevada is a great
rough and ready" mining state. Its population
is likely TO be dOminantly mining men for many
years to come These men will not only not
take kindly to the abolition of gambling, but are
likely to rise en- masse and go cunning Cor those
attempting to enforce such a law. They punish
theft and assassination. and otherwise believe
in law and order, but they are opposed to any
invasion of what they regard as personal liberty
Reno it is said, has added more than $1,000, 600
a year to it's income from the thrush of appli-
cants for divorce. and is not likely to relinquish
very soon its divorce industry. Other cities and
resorts however, GENE in for share in the
distribution of new money. On account Of their
nearness, san Francisco, Los Angeles. Monterey
Santa Barbara, and even Salt Lake City, are
bound to house many of the applicants part of
the time. In fact, they could live outside of
Reno altogether, if Gesirous. after establishing
residence" there. OF course. after having got
a decree nearly all of them will never see Reno
again unless they become involved in new mari
tai tangles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

matte and scenic note. Interesecting it is Ne
vada's most beautiful mountain stream. the
Truckee River, which the government is
spending Millions and surrounding it is the
richest agricultural land Of that region. Distant
mountains add to its scenic charm. It's altitude
is 4 800 feet, making it cool in summer. Will
the winters there mild. Within ordinary
drives from it are some OF the most famous of
Western healing springs. While Reno side
tracked all the state penal institutions on to
Carson City, it has the finest courthouse in the
state.
With all of these and other advantages Reno
Immediately grabbed the larger part of the di-
vorce industry. 1t was conceded that the ''di-
vorce" additions TO the population must have
all the luxures of the East New hotels are
now in operation, one of them sur inded by
attractive cottages, where applicants for divorce
may have perfect privacy keep a bulldog and
throw stones at reporters. Two miles and half
put of the city new Monte Carlo has
TYrung up.
Applicants for divorce generally in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

cIined to remain on the ground until they get
DEGREES, except for brief runs over to San Fran
cisco. ten hours distant. They have brought
into town with them some three hundred and
fifty automobiles Some came with entire house
hold equipment, including servants. Many cot
tages have been rented by applicants for divorce
at average price of SEQ a month. OF course
there are accommodations at lower prices. in
view of the fact that poverty and financial re-
verses leading to desertiOB often cause divorces.
New York police courts ara said TO be cOgnizant
of nine hundred desertion cases from such
causes so far this year.
Nevada reformers got a law through the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
AT RENO.
Ten applicants for divorce occupied fats in Il
when photograph was taken.

Of which are edible. or at least inoffensive.
There is the "chantereIe." or "gyrole." which
the Germans call ''pfenerling,'' a little cup OF
bright gold. growing for preference under dwarf
oak trees 1t has very savory, somewhat pep
perry flavor, and. though it's texture is slightly
tough. il is delicious in an omelette or fried in
batter Then there is the huge Iycoperdon. or
giant pun ball. which frequently attains TO ter
or twelve pounds in weight Sliced up thin
and fried it is a dish for the gods. The era
terelIus eornucopiOides. a trumpet shaped mush-
room black and reticulated like a biz of mourn
ing Grape, which the French peasants appvo-
priately call the trumpet Of DEATH" is also
very delicate mushroom. with a strong trUfie
flavor; in fact. it has been nicknamed the poor
mans Uufiie." 1t should be used as a garnish
Tor roast veal and may be dried and preserved
throughout the winter. All the members of the
family OF cOprins. OF which NJ. Noel exhibits
magnificent collection of the variety known as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
PICKED LANGUAGE.
tai tangIes

Excited fisherman Ito country hotel keeper
There isn't bit of fishing about here. Every
brook has sign warning people Off What do
you by Turing anglers here with the
promise of fine fishing?
Hotel Keeper didn't say anything about fine
fishing. If YOU read my advertisement carefully
you will see that what l said was Fishing I'M
approaC liable Tit Bits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
Ny wife has gone TO Reno
HOoray: hoOTay'

HOOraS: hooray.
II is stated officially that upward OF six hun
dred persons have now established reS'ueHO0 N'
1,aro Nav and have either filed divorce pro-
ceedings or will do as soon as they nave peeii
tbere six months Every train brings new APP
,lioants and every part of the United States is
already represented by those who have tounu
marriage a failure
The new Nevada divorce law is, perhaps the
most elastic ever entered on the statutes OF any
state 1t was enacted by the Legislature 10
attract immigration and money to the state In
the popular belief that every new arrival Would
ma. e more or less of an investment IN the vast
mining and other industries of Nevada me
plaintiff must reside in the state for at least six
months He or she need not live there cont1n-
uousy, but may leave the state at any time,
returning and filing suit when six months have
sassed after legally establishing dOmicile.
Here is what Reno divcr-e ecialist says in
n treatise on the procedure required: while
the laws in other states generally contain some
provision for the dissolution of the marriage tie
it is obvious that in cases where extreme
cruelty, desertion and failure TO provide form
the basis of the grievance, the laws II such
states offer substantial relief to the aggreVed
party because the requirements of proof, dura-
ton of Offen' confederation of the plaintiff
and procedure under court rules are so exacting
and irksome that the desired relief sought by
the applicant is rendered impossible of attain
ment and the client. when consulting local
counsel. is almost invariably advised that .
has no remedy. In Nevada the applicant, with
out deception ar fraud. upon almost any charge
from which lack of harmonious relations may
be reasonably inferred may apply to our courts
and secure pTomrr results By decree of abso-
lutte divorce, valid and binding in law"
Upon the passage of the new law Nevada
promptly succeeded to the easy divorce crown
that formerly characterize South Dakota. the
people of which state one year ago made it's re-
quirements harder and the time of required resi-
dence year. Ii needed only the filing of
butts there by such well known persons as
Nat Goodwin. Margaret Ellington CIrs. Daniel
Trohman) and others of stage circles. with the
consequent wide advertising. to STAN
pede in that direction of hundreds, many of
EhOm married at leisure and repented in haste
Reno is a city of eighteen thousand population
Acting as a supply centre to the vast mining
ireas of Nevada, and being the site of the
ttate University, the Mackay School of Mines.
4 big Carnegie Library and other institutions
1t is known as the city of the finest churches
and homes in the state. II has every modern
equipment in the way of paved streets. trac-
tOn service, waterworks, lighting, etc. Not
only is it centre OF intellectual attainment and
wealth, but it is railroad centre and of eli
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

Hundred Edible Wild pa4et'es
at ROuen Exhibition.

Rouen. September Is
So worldwide is the reputation OF the French
people as past masters in all that concerns 'ie
art of gastronomy; so renowned are they' IH"ie-
over, for the skill and science which the poorest
classes among them display in dealing with the
economy of food that the popular interest now
beine shown in many parts Of France in the
nutritive possibilities of wild mushrooms of vari-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
COT YOUR DECREE YET?
Such Is Morning Greeting an Reno,
Nezo DiUOrce Factory.

A popular song of the summer has Oeeh
changed to fill a new want and now reads;
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-01-30
Bartender Slain In
 Row Over Woman

We take the following from the Juneau Dispatch :-On Jan, IS be- tween six thirty and seven o'clock r. K. F. Won Dahmer, q bartender em- ployed at the Montana bar, was shot to death in his cottage on fourth street, between Franklin and Gold, by B. r. Straud, a man who recently ar rived m this city from Cordova. Two shots were fired by Straud from q thirty eight calibre colts revolver, one striking his victim in the temple, while the other struck the wall of the room in which the tragedy occurred. Immediately after firing the fatal shot, Straud walked down Franklin street, and shortly after gave himelf up to City Marshal Mulcahy. who promptly took the prisoner to the Fedel al jail,
 where he is now confined.
 Death was practically instantaneous according to the doctuls. A fler the coroners jury had been enpaneled and had examined the premises the body was iemoved to Young's undertaking par!ors. W lenarrested Straud had DO arms on his person, and inquiry re- vealed that he had left his revolver in the room of a woman known AS Kit tv Q Brien.
 When questioned as to the cause of the trouble. Straud claimed that Von Dahmcr had made move for his hip pocket, ant thinking that he was trying to pull gun, he shot first.
 The coroner's jury hroug't in q verdict that Chas F. Danmer came to his death by bullet wound entering the left temple taking a downward course. He also had wound on top oi the head us though he had been struck " ith blunt instrument. It js our
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-01-30
No Report Until Mon.
 day in Gunnison Case

Seattle, Jan, .26-Today was the day the committee was expected to report on the nomination of Judge Gunnison, but the committee has not reporteed ana have deferred action until next Monday. They promise at that time to make their report.
 A member of the committee on be. ing approached on the subject would give no intimation of the probable decision. The people of Alaska will have few more days of doubt as to who gets the plum.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-01-30
Root Resigns and
 Bacon Gets the Job

Washington, Jan., 26-It was an- nounced in the press some time ago that Secretary Root would probably resign in the near future. His re- signation was accepted yesterday by the Senate and Bacon's name was sent in for qualification for the ofiice He was qualified yesterday and will immediately resume his duties.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-01-30

beleaf that Chas. r Dahmer came to his death by the hand of one Tom Stroud, and we also name one Kitty
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-07-08

FOB SALE-5aere tract on electric line. 70
ton, Gi0 Indiana.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-07-08


Bailey. Texas; clapp ana N.,.o.
minnesota; cummins. Iowa: cartar
Montana; Switzerland IJtah. p.va
Ter Kentucky; MeLaurin. Mls-,s-,a
pl' overman, North Carolina: smltb
aliehisan; Brandegee. Connecticut.
roster' Iowa; Simmons, North Car.
oiina; Jones, Washington: BuIkelev
aohnecticut; Stone. Missouri: Curtis
Kansas; Kean. New Jersey. ol,ver
pennsylvania; Dixon. Montana. Tai,
laIerro, Florida, and Dolllver iowa
senator Stone approached the
question Of summer apparel IN !
siaouai manner. First he discarded
nls vest. Then a day or so later he
appeared with a dark coat but :
hght pair OF trousers. But when the
thermometer was rushing up IN the
nineties, he blossOmed out in q two
piece suit Of very fiimsy-lookine
light-colored fabric.
The only suit to compare with Il
IN the senate is that worn by Senator
Boean, Of Georgia. which is a light
coiored linen throughout. But pa
con belongs to the white-vested class.
not yet having been able to induce
ms dignity to appear vestless. But
there are others-some of them per-
haps not quite so dignifed-who also
cling to their white walstcoats. For
Instance, this class includes Calling
er, New Hampshire; Perkins, Cali
fornia; Warner, Missouri; Johnston.
Alabama; Hepburn. Idaho; Tillman.
South Carolina; Smith, Maryland:
Hale, Maine; Scott, West virginia;
Nixon, Nevada, and BrIstow, Kansas.
But perhaps it should be noted that.
With the exception OF the last named.
all Of these are portly of paunch,
which may explain their modesty.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-07-08
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that I will
receive bids for $3.50 feet OF nrs
branded logs and 446O lineal feet Of
unbranded poles and 1880 feet OF
unbranded boom sticks, all Of which
are located at Stevens point: such
bids to be sealed, addressed and de-
liVered to me at my office at Spok-
ane on or before July II, on which
date sealed bids win be opened.
C. NJ. HELD,
Secretary of Occur d'Alene Log Own
ers' Association.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-07-08

We are prepared to furnish up-to-
date calling cards; all styles and
sizes. Let US show you samples
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4 THE WEEK TER

the Celebration though weather conditions nterd
trade conditions need something shake up the letharuv m
listing and stimulate business But know Of no conditions
that might exist that the offerings make for this week will
not stimulate you 10 BUY NOW and especially the items Is
ed below. They only few offer
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-07-08

CHILDREN'S SHOES
There is yet enough warm weather to come
to moke the children comfortable By get
ting them cool footwear, and we call your
attention to an all patent 3-strap sandal,
wedge heel, sizes . to -, our regular e1.T5
and $500 footwear; these are broken sizes
for full line. and will close the e.
line out at, per pair WAs44
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-07-08
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

kOR sAE.K-New nye-r0un pinsteFed halase
ia1l y. Sixth street. III
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ZOE SALE Steam wood machine Tor saNins
oLnge- Tie