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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12
FIFTY YEARS OLD TO-DAY
Senator Smith of Michigan Has :
Birthday-Short Sketch of
Interesting Career.

Washington, D. c., May 12.-Sen-
ator William Alden Smith of Michi-
gan was fifty years old today. He
will have occasion to remember the
anniversary, for he was kept busy dur
ing good part of the day receiving
congratulations and good wishes from
his colleagues in the senate and nu-
merous other friends in official life.
r Senator Smiths fifty years cover a
notable and highly creditable career.
He was born of poor parents and his
first money was earned as popcorn
vender. While selling corn he made
a friend of Speaker ]. T. Rich of the
Michigan house of representatives,
and Rich appointed young Smith a
page in 1879 He saved his money,
studied law, and while still young
man became general counsel for the
Chicago & West Michigan railroad.
Later he built several small railroads
in the Michigan timber belt and
realized a fortune by selling them to
the Pere Marquette. He was elected
to congress from the Fifth Michigan
district in 1894 and two years ago he
succeeded Russell A. Alger in the sen
ate.
The Michigan senator is one of
three representatives that the great
family of Smith now has in the upper
branch of congress. The other two
are John Walter Smith of Maryland
and Ellison Durant Smith, the new
senator from South Carolina.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12
of the banking board.

Provision was made that the fisca
year, as far as the tax on the average
daily is concerned, shall end on No
vember 1 of each year and October 1
1910, is fixed as the date, previous tc
which banks shall exercise their op
ton as to the method of guaranty
which they will employ
1t was decided to include the sec
lions of the house bill providing ac.
cording to the national law, that no
bank shall make any loan on the Sc
curity of its own capital stock, nor be
the purchaser of any such stock, I'M
less such security or purchase shall
be necessary to prevent a loss upon a
debt previously contracted in good
faith and such stock shall be sold
within six months from the date of
purchase; and the section making it
unlawful for any bank to hypothecate
as collateral security for money bor-
rowed upon bills payable or certifi-
Gates of deposit its securities to an
amount more than fifty per cent great
Ell than the amount borrowed, or the
issuance of any bills secured by the
hypothecation of banks securities
unless same contains provision allow
ing thirty days of grace in which the
bank commissioner, in event of TAX
ing charge of the bank, may redeem
such securities.
1t is also provided that no "bank"
may go ON the security bond of any
other bank, but allowing bank and
trust companies to do, so. It also pro-
vides that bank and trust companies
under the guaranty fund system shall
not make bond for banks under the
same system.
With these exceptions and few
minor alterations, the measure agreed
upon remains the Acknowledgement
(McLennan) measure passed by the
senate last Thursday.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12
Interesting Question.

New York, May ia jury in the
supreme court will have to decide the
rather peculiar question whether a
vaudeville entertainment on Sunday
becomes a religious or educational af,
fair if one of the performers wears
pink whiskers. The case in question
is test case begun against one OF
the vaudeville managers of this city
to test the meaning of the law relat
ing to Sunday performances in the
aires. The outcome of the trial is OF
considerable Importance, as the de
feat of the manager means not only a
fine but also the loss of his theatre
license.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12
RiIiousnesa and Constipation.

For years 1 was troubled with bill
iousness and constipation, which
made life miserable for me. My ap-
petite failed me- lost my usual force
and vitality. Pepsin preparations and
cathartics only made matters worse.
I do not know where l should have
been today had 1 not tried Chamber
lains Stomach and Liver Tablets.
The tablets relieve the ill feeling at
once, strengthen the digestive func-
tons, purify the stomach, liver and
blood, helping the system to do its
work nataurally-Mrs. Rosa Potts,
Birmingham, Ala. These tablets are
for sale by Bratton Drug Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12

ing the George Rogers Clarke statue,
erected here through an appropriation
made by the Illinois legislature. The
statue has been set up in Riveryiew
Park, a picturesque site overlooking
the Mississippi river. The total height
of the memorial is twenty-five feet.
The statue is of bronze figure
standing against a massive granite
manolith. 1t represents an officer of
the revolutionary army, and intense
character is suggested in the figure
by the sculptor, Charles ]. Mulligan
of Chicago.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12
peposItors, Guaranty Fund.

The depositors' guaranty fund will
be according to the senate bill, which
provides for maximum of 100000
to be raised by assessment of one per
cent of the average daily depositors
for the first year and subsequent an
nual assessments of one-fourth of one
per cent. Whenever the fund is i'm
paired it may be replenished by an as
sessment not in excess of two per
cent in any one year Regarding the
collection of this fund, compromise
was made providing that the state
treasurer shall hold twenty-five per
cent of same, and seventy-four per
cent to be held by the guaranteed
bank as demand deposits to the credit
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12
Oklahoma Medics In Session.

Oklahoma City, Okla, May r.
This city is entertaining for two days
the annual convention of the Oklaho-
ma Medical Association. The attend
ance includes many prominent physi-
clans and surgeons from all parts of
the state.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12

Many weak, nervous women have
been restored to health by Foley's
Kidney Remedy as it stimulates the
kidneys so they will eliminate the
waste matter from the blood. Impuri-
ties depress the nerves, causing ner-
vous exhaustion and other ailments.
Commence today and you will soon be
well. Pleasant to take. Bratton Drug
Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12
Wisconsin RilIposters.

La Crosse, Wis, May 12.-The an
nual convention of the Wisconsin Bill
posters Association began in this city
today with a good attendance of mem
bers from over the state. In addition
to transacting the usual amount of
routine business the convention will
elect officers for the year and choose
delegates to the national convention
to be held in Atlanta next July.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12
Observation-Disclosures League.
(Herald Specially

Eau Claire, Wis, May 12.-Under
promising auspices the new Wiscon-
sin-Minnesota League starts its first
season today. The opening games are
scheduled as follows: La Crosse at
Winona, Superior at Wausau and Du-
luth at Eau Clarire. The season will
close September 6.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12

Hoarseness, bronchitis and other
throat troubles are quickly cured by
Foley's Honey and Tar, as it soothes
and heals the inflamed throat and
bronchial tubes and the most obsti-
nate cough disappears. Insist upon
having the genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar. Bratton Drug Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12

nerves, induce healthy, normal slum-
Der. Best for disordered bowels and
sour stomach-all teething babies
need it. Pleasant to take, sure and
safe; contains no harmful drugs.
Price 25 and so cents per bottle.
Sold by John R. Hearne & Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12
! Weds Navy Paymaster.
(Herald special. J

Oakland, Cal, May PA brilliant
naval wedding today was that of Miss
Gertrude Russell of this city and
Paymaster Eugene Hale Douglas, o..
S. N. The ceremony was performed
at noon in the Church of st. John.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-05-12
A HAPPY FATHER

is soon turned to a sad one if he has
to walk the floor every night with a
crying baby. McGee's Baby Elixir
will make the child well-soothe its
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-30
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
WITH INTENT TO KILL

A hobo giving his name as James
McCart was placed on preliminary trial
yesterday in Judge Robins court,
charged with intent to kill The case
was started, but owing to the absence
of several important witnesses, was
continued until tomorrow.
The crime for which McCart is under
arrest was committed Saturday. when
it is alleged the prisoner fred two
shots at brakeman named Dewey on
an eastbound frenght train. As the
train was pulling out Dewey proceeded
to "ditcho about 20 hoboes who had
taken possession of a boxcar. Upon
the brakeman IS request, all got off with
the exception of McCart, who refused
to go and laid down. Dewey thereupon
laid hold of him and elected him from
the car. As soon as this had been ac-
complished, it is alleged, McCart drew
a revolver and fired two shots at the
railroader, neither taking effect.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-30
PALM SUNDAY ON
APRIL 4

Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. In all
Catholic churches throughout the world
special services will be held and palms
distributed, in commemoration of
Christ g triumphant entry into the
Holy City on the Sunday preceding his
crucifixion. On this occasion our
Savior was accompanied by the multi
tude, who bore palms in their hands,
and proclaimed him their King.
At the local church Father Meehan
will bless and distribute the palms be-
fore mass, which will be celebrated at
10 o'clock.
Stations of the cross Friday even
ings of this and next week.
Easter being the second Sunday in
the month, Father Meehan will cele-
brate mass at Lovelock, as usual, but
an effort is being made to secure a
priest for Winnemucca on that day.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-30
MANY NATIONS 10 EXHIBIT DRY
FARM CROPS AT BILLINGS.
Especial to Silver State News.

DENVER, Col, March 3O.-The next
session of the Dry Farming congress
will be held at Billings, Montana, some
time during the fall of this year. The
date was not determined at the recent
convention at Cheyenne, but will be
selected during the autumn months in
order to enable the farmers to take to
the congress exhibits of their crops
that will show to better advantage
what has been done by dry farmers
than is possible when the congress
meets many months after the harvest.
Secretary Treasurer John T. Burns has
taken up the matter of an international
exposition of dry farm products with
the governments of a number of for
eign countries and has received as
surances from Brazil Mexico, Aus
tralia and other lands that they will
send exhibits to Billings. The people
of Billings are taking an active inter
est in the movement and promise that
the coming congress and its exposition
shall be one of the greatest in the his
tory of dry farming.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-30
GERHARDT MILLER RETURNS FROM
GERMANY WITH BRIDE. LOCAL GOSSIP

with rheumatism. He thinks if he
could go TO California where he could
get mud between his toes he might
feel better.
Mr. Gerhardt Miller, Sr., returned
Wednesday from his visit in Germany,
bringing with him a wife. ills many
friends extend congratulations to both
and we feel sure will heartily welcome
the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Harvey returned
Saturday evening from their Califor-
MIA visit. Harry met them at Winnc-
mucea. AS they have just passed by
it is impossible for us to say how well
they look, but it is safe to say that
they are as jolly as ever and no doubt
have enjoyed their trip.
The meadows are beginning to
show green, and the cattle are being
turned out on the range.
The ground is pretty hard in spots,
but otherwise is in fine condition for
crops.
You are invited to attend church on
the evening of Easter Sunday. We
shall try to present some thoughts ap-
propriate to the occasion. "Come thou
with us and we will do thee good"
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-30
OF GREAT IMPORT.
ANCE TO NEVADA

The fight of the Nevada railroad
commission against the Southern Pa
cifc and Nevada & California railroad
companies, before Special Examiner
Lyon of the Interstate Commerce com
mission, for intermediate terminal rates
for Reno, instead of the unjust, exces-
sive and discriminatory rates now ex-
listing on the roads mentioned, opened
yesterday morning in the rooms of the
Odd Fellows lodge in the Odd Fellows
building. Special Examiner Lyon for
mally opened the hearing and entered
the attorneys in the case, and then con-
tinued the hearing until 1:30 in the af-
ternoon, as Judgee III. r. Bartine of
the Nevada railroad commission and
Expert Accountant Frank McCune had
not arrived from Carson. The state
commission began offering testimony
yesterday and expects to close it's case
in few days.
Attorney General Stoddard and
Judge H. f. Bartine will act as counsel
for the Nevada railroad commission
and have large amount of testimony
to enter, but most of their testimony
will consist of tables of rates, and of
the showing of many instances of dis
elimination by the Southern Pacific
company against the city of Reno for
the benefit of coast cities. Much of the
evidence will be offered as exhibits and
will go into detail to prove that at the
present time Nevada is being discrimi-
mated against by the railroad company
for the benefit of San Francisco jobbers
and the shippers of the other coast
points.
Attorney F. G. billiard, who has
charge of all cases before the Inter
state Commerce commission for the
Hartman system, Chief Counsel Peter
F. Dunn of the Southern Pacific COM
pany and Attorney G. W. Dubrow will
appears for the Southern Pacific and
Nevada and California and may intro
duce number of witnesses to attempt
to prove that Reno shippers and mer-
chants are not being forced to pay
unjust and excessive freight rates.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-30
DEFENDANTS FROM
WORKING PLACER GROUND

Deputy U. s. Marshal David Graham
was in town yesterday serving an in
junction issued out of the federal court
at Carson City, on Warren, ct al. Some
time ago suit was brought in the above
court by Victor H. Hills against de-
PENDANTS to recover certain placer
ground situated near Bonnie Briar. The
object of the process served yesterday
was to restrain defendants from work
ing the mines until the suit has been
decided.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-30
Paradise, New, Mar. 27, l!

Paradise, New, Mar. 81, 1909
Miss McQuiddy, who taught the
grammar department of our school, de
parted Saturday morning for her home
at Hanford, California.
Mr.. M. Hochdorf was in the valley
this week buying hides for / Harris
& Co.
A. Costanz went to Golconda Thurs
day. where he will spend some time.
Mrs. A. l.. Shaw visited friends in
Winnemucca several days this week
TIL eboys won I admit it, but it is our
not at this time prove it, but it is our
guess that the three brides down the
valley were uproariously welcomed by a
hilarious crowd Saturday night 1t is
also our guess that said crowd was
warmly welcomed and Hospitality enter
tanned at each house.
Mrs. Harry Harvey was victim of
the grip the first of the week.
The weather has been as changeable
as school girls mind for the past
week
Mr.. Lye sold sixteen head of beauti-
fully fat cattle to Mr.. Evans Friday.
j. f. Harvey is suffering severely
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-30
THE HARTMAN SPECIAL
PASSES THROUGH TOWN

E. III. Hartman passed through
Winnemucca at $3.50 O'Clock Sunday
evening on his special train, consisting
of two private cars occupied by him
self and party, and the private cars of
General Manager Bancroft, General
Superintendent Davis and Division
Superintendent Manson. The train
was in charge of Mr.. Manson, who took
it at Sparks and run to Ogden, where
it was turned over to the next division
superintendent.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-30
ARRIVES HOME WITH
THE LONG GREEN

Assessor Leonard arrived home Sun
where he went on official business. Dur
ing his absence the. Assessor visited the
transient grading camps about Valmy,
collecting several hundred dollars in
personal property taxes.
Sheriff Lamb, who went with the
Assessor to summon jurors and wit
nesses for the term of court which will
convene next week, returned yesterday.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-30
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
OF M'DERMITT STOCK

Johnny Hearo returned from Santa
Rosa, California, Saturday with a fine
Porcheron stallion, weighing 1,765
pounds, for which he paid 81 600. He
left for McDermitt yesterday.
j. B. English received his jack from
Kentucky by WellsFargo express yes
terday. The animal came in a crate
and was a little sore when he left his
confinement, but is all right today. Mr..
English will leave for McDermitt in
the morning.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-30
MAKING BUT SLOW
PROGRESS

Owing to the cold and stormy wealth
er of the past week or ten days, sheep
shearing at the corrals on the opposite
side of the river has been progressing
rather slowly. Thus far but about
10000 head have been sheared, with
10000 head more in sight.
Today the shearers are at work on
the band of Ysidora Anchorena, and if
the weather continues good they will
reach the band of Gartiez g. Staunton
by next Monday.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-30
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
FOR WEST POINT ACADEMY
Senator Nixon Will Give an Equal Opportunity to
All Eligible Young Men Of the State

Senator George s. Nixon has been
called upon by the war department to
nominate principal and two alternates
for cadetship at the military academy
at West Point He has concluded, in
order to give an opportunity to all of
the young men Of the state, to hold a
competitive examination for the nomi-
nation. DR.. Joseph E. Stubs, presi-
dent of the Nevada State University,
has consented to conduct such an ex-
animation on the Goth Of April, 1909,
and the young man obtaining the highet
average will receive the nomination as
principal, and the alternates will be
selected according to the averages OBJ
tanned. The president of the university
has, in his possession, all the necessary
information regarding the admission of
cadets into the military academy,
which may be procured from him di-
rect. 1t is suggested that those who
intend taking this competitive exami
nation correspond with DIR. Stubbs i'm
mediately, so that he may know how
many applicants are to appear on the
goth.
Candidates must be actual residents
of the state, and are eligible for ad-
mission to the academy from the day
they are seventeen pears of age until
they become twenty-one years of age,
on which day they are ineligible. They
must be not less than five feet four
inches in height at the age of seven
teen, or less than five feet five inches
in height at the age of eighteen and
upwards.
No candidate will be admitted to the
academy who is deformed or afflicted
with any disease or infrmity which
would render him unfit for the mill
tary service, or who has, at the time
of presenting himself, any disorder of
an infectious or immoral character.
Candidates must be unmarried. Each
candidate must, on reporting at West
Point, present certificate showing
successful vaccination within one year,
or certificate of two vaccinations,
made at least a month apart, within
three months.
The examination to be held by the
government will include the following
subjects:
Observation-Disclosures will be required
to pass satisfactory examination in
algebra, including a range of subjects
such as are found in the ordinary high
school text books.
Plane Geometry-Candidate will be
required to give accurate definitions of
the terms used in plane geometry, to
demonstrate any proposition of plane
geometry as given in the ordinary text
books and to solve simple geometrical
problems either by a construction or
by an application of algebra.
English Grammar-Candidate must
have a good knowledge of English
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grammar; they must be able to de-
fine the terms therein; define parts of
speech; give infections, including de-
clension, conjugation and comparison; /;
give corresponding masculine and femi-
nine gender nouns and apply the ordi-
nary rules of syntax. They must be
able to parse correctly, showing good
knowledge of the functions Of each
word in a sentence.
English Composition and English
Observation-Disclosures will be required
by the writing Of short themes on sub
jects chosen by themselves within the
limits set by the examination paper, to
prove (a) their ability to spell, capital
ize, and punctuate, and (b) their mas
terry of the elementary principles Of
composition, including paragraphing
and sentence structure.
Geography-Candidates will be re-
CURED to pass a satisfactory examina
tion in descriptive geography and the
elements of physical geography. A
preponderance of weight is attached to
knowledge of the geography of the
United States.
Hstory-,Candidates must be thor
oughly familiar with so much of the
history of the United States, and of
Ancient Greece and Rome as is con-
tanned in good high school text books
on these subjects, and must have a
good knowledge of the important facts
in general ancient history, and in the
history of medieval Europe to the end
of the fifteenth century.
Pay of Cadets-The payAof cadet
is 5000 year and one ration per day,
or Communication therefor at thirty cents
per day. The total is $709.5O, to COM
mence with his admission to the
academy. The actual and necessary
travelling expenses of candidates from
their homes to the military academy
are credited to their accounts after
their admission as cadets.
Promotion after Graduation-Any
cadet of the United States military
academy having gone through all its
classes and having received a regular
diploma from the academic staff, may
be promoted and commissioned as
second lieutenant, in any arm or corps
OIL the army in which there may be
vacancy and the duties of which he
may have been judged competent to
perform; and in case there shall not
be vacancy in such arm or corps, he
may, at the discretion of the president,
be promoted and commissioned in it as
An additional second lieutenant, with
the usual pay and allowance of sec
ond lieutenant, until such vacancy
shall happen.
Immediately after the result of this
competitive examination of April 20
being obtained, the nominations will be
sent to the war department by Senator
Nixon. This will give the nominees
an opportunity to prepare for the first
government examination, which will be
held at the Preslaio, San Francisco,
California, on the second Tuesday in
January, 1910.
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SAID TO HAVE DIS.
SOLVED

A New York special to the Gazette
states that Nixon and Wingfield in a
most satisfactory manner to each have
dissolved the co-partnership between
them, which has existed for the past
four years. Senator Nixon has taken
over their banking interests in the
state of Nevada with the exception Of
the John S. Cook and company bank ut
Goldfeld, in which institution they will
for the present still be jointly interest
ed and Mr.. Wingfeld will take over
the mining interests, including all of
the holdings of Mr.. Nixon in the Gold
field Consolidated Mines company. The
transaction necessarily involves several
million dollars. Senator Nixon also
takes all of their joint realty holdings
in the city of Reno, and he states that
it is his intention in the near future
to commence the erection of a first
class Office building on the corner of
First and Virginia streets.