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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-06

toga chips, fresh biscuits, made yester-
day, tomato and shrimp salad, crack
ers and cheese, coffee blanc mango,
cake, tea.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16

ing the port at the time. One of the
numbers on the program consisted OF
a series of moving pictures.
While the operator was exhibiting
these a film caught fire and the blaze
was quickly communicated to some
bunting which had been used for deco
rative purposes.
In an incredibly short time the
flames spread to all parts of the struc
ture. There were but three narrow
exits, and the panic-stricken audience
rushed to these, many falling and be-
ing crushed to death, thus choking
the way to escape with their bodies.
The screams of those imprisoned
were terrifying and heart-rending. Ow-
ing to the rapidity with which the fire
spread and to its intense heat it was
impossible to attempt rescue work.
and those imprisoned were literally
roasted alive, as the fire burned with
little smoke and few were suffocated.
The efforts of the fire department
were confined to attempting to save
the adjoining buildings, and they sue
ceeded, so that the property loss was
small. The telegraph office, postoffice
and custom house were damaged, but
all of the government records and
registered mail was saved.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16
Details of the Fire.

City of Mexico, Feb. 15.-Between
$50 and 300 persons were burned to
death and many injured in fire
which destroyed the Flores Theatre,
in the city of Acapulco, last night.
The news of the disaster reached this
capital this evening, Geographic COM
munication with Acapulco having been
destroyed during last night and today
owing to the fact that the telegraph
office adjoining the theatre was de
stroyed and all wires were put out of
commission.
The Flores Theatre was a wooden
structure, and last night over thou
sand people crowded into it to wit
ness a special performance given in
honor of Governor Damian Flores of
the state of Guerrero, who was visit
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16

ed: also bill amending Terrell election
law as to platform demands, etc. Ma
tiona1 education convention invited to
meet in Texas.
Senate opened business without
prayer. Accepts invitation to visit
Galveston. Finally passes senate bill
to reduce permit fees of foreign cor
porations and senate bill creating new
county court in Tarrant county. Joint
debate as to whether university pro-
fessors shall be permitted to take Mr..
Carnegie's money. Committee on in
ternal improvements reports adverse
ly the differential bill. Will be mi
nority report.
Both houses adopt report of confer
ence committee on navigation bill.
Drainage bill is sent to conference.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16
KING OPENS PARLIAMENT.
Hoped to See All Treaty Agreements
Brought to Final Settlement.

London, Feb. 16-The king opened
parliament today by delivering an. adj
dress from the throne. He reviewed
the Anglo-American treaties and ex-
pressed the hope that final settlement
of I. matters long under discussion
would be reached. He also expressed
the pleasure of his recent visit to
Germany. He said he felt certain the
kaiser's cordially would strengthen
the Anglo-German friendship.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16
HadleY Is Busy.

jefferson City, Mo, Feb. 16.-Gover
nor Hadley. in a special message to
the legislature today, replied to the
grand jury election report. Among
other things he advocates bipartisan
election commission for st. Louis and
Kansas City, saying the present meth
cd favored the party in power.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16

lays Doings In the Legislature.
else adopts resolution to adjourn
die March IS, the senate concur
Investigation of text book
Hons proposed. Johnson's spider
lis recommitted to labor commit
Where it will have another trial
|rrow night. Bills to establish
normal school west of 9Sth me-
ID to allow attorneys fees in suits
st railroad companies under GER
Sconditions, and to increase sal
Dc mine inspector, were engross-
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16

NO AMERICANS KILLED BAILEY ERUPTS AGAIN
American Consul at Acapulco Says
No Americans Lost Lives In
Big Theatre Fire.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 16.-Max
well K Morehead, American consul at
Acapulco, Mexico, informed the state
department today that no Americans
were killed in the fire which de-
stroyed a theatre there Sunday night
Three hundred people are reported 20
be dead as a result of the fire and
panic which followed.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16
Got Six Thousand.

Newton, Kas., Feb. 16.-Robbers Sc
cured six thousand dollars from the
safe in the store of Drummer & Perry.
They succeeded in working the combi-
nation, and made their escape after
extracting the money
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16
Junior Senator Says Far Be 1t From
Him to Resien-Will Be
Candidate Again.

Austin, Texas, Feb. Ex-senator
,Jo8eDh w. Bailey, in a letter to A.
H Cook of Austin, declares emphati-
cally that he has no intention of re-
SIGNING his seat in the senate, but
rather expects to be candidate to
succeed himself when his present
term just begun, expires. The SEN
at0F lis quoted as saying in his letter
that he sometimes is almost tempted
to retire from public service because
ofSthe fact that the people of the
site seem ungrateful at times for the
services he renders. He, however,
coHcIudes that the political schemers
an4 not the people are fighting him.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16
LEAVES MISSOURI.
American Cigar Company Files No
tice of Withdrawal.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 16.-The
American Cigar company today filed
notice with the secretary of state of
its intention of withdrawing from
Missouri
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16
Mo Chance In Deadlock.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 16.-One ballot
was taken in the senatorial contest
today, and showed little change in the
deadlock.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16
Taft In Washington.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 16.-Presi-
dent-elect Taft and wife arrived here
this morning from Cincinnati.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16
JUST FIGURE ON THIS A
MINUTE.

:. The new charter fixes the
:. taxing power of the city at
:. what it now is. This means
:. the tax rate will remain the
:. same. To secure a higher rate
:. than is permitted by state law
:. for town of Palestine's popu-
:. lation, an amendment to the
:. new charter would have to be
:. secured.
!: Then, again, the people are !.
:: protected by the recall fea-
!: ture. If the commissioners att
(: tempted to raise the Tax rate at "a
:. any time 25 per cent of the
!. qualified voters could order an
:. election, without the consent
:. of the commissioners, and
:. majority of the votes cast at
:. such an election would fire the
:: whole bunch, should they at
!: tempt anything arbitrary, or
!. against the wishes of the peo-
:. pie. Study the charter, and
:: you will fall in love with it.
:. 1t makes the people in truth
:. the ones who govern.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16
REMEMBER THIS.

Hinder the present plan of
u government if an incompe-
mt or undesirable man is
ected to office there is no
" to get rid of him, except
Impeachment, and then only
er the matter has been
eshed through the courts,
ing UP expensive litigation.
it is practically impossible
impeach a man, no matter
VI bad or corrupt he might
Under the new charter 25
cent of the qualified voters
election, even over
\ protests of the commission
y, and from this decision of
people there is no appeal.
lat is what is termed the
feature of the new
Charter, and it is one that will
never be abused, but will be
exercised when the emergen-
DIES of the case demand it.
And it reaches the mayor as
well as the rest of the COM
missioners.
Vote for the new charter.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-16

Bargain matinee tomorrow at the
opera house. Ten cents to all.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07
Truth TELLING.

pa" said little George when his
father attempted to carve the Sunday
duck, 81 can't tell lie. 1 dulled the
carving knife"
my son." said Georges father after
looking gravely at him for few min
utes, Il am glad to forgive you. Let
me explain why l forgive you. 1t is
because you have not tried to deceive
me. You have told the truth. There.
fore you shall not suffer punishment
I wish to have you realize that it is
always best to tell the truth. You see
how easy it is. If you had lied to me
about having dulled the knife it would
have been very hard for you to keep
from letting us find out the truth-in-
deed, we should have found it out
sooner or later-and then you would
have been punished. Thus you would
have been made very unhappy in addi-
ton to having been compelled to in
vent a lot of falsehoods, which would
have been very hard work. A liar al
ways creates trouble and sorrow for
himself. Remember that. How did
you happen to dull the knife?"
II was tryin' to white off one of the
limbs of that tree you had set out in
the back yard cause it's got a nice
prong for a slingshot."
George, you come into the attic
with me! By thunder, I'll teach you
not to cut limbs from trees that I've
paid good money to have plantedr'-
Chicago Record Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07
PRESTON.

(From Our Regular Correspondent
Preston, Ga, Aug. 5.-Much interest
is being felt in the protracted services
being conducted at the First Baptise
church by the Rev. A. C. Wellons
ably assisted by Rev. Barley, also OF
Plains. The Rev. Mr.. Barley is a
forcefuI speaker and his sermons are
making a deep impression on the
minds of his hearers.
Services are held daily at IL a. M
and $3.50 p. M, and will continue
through the week.
Mr.. D. B. Thornton, who several
weeks argo resigned his position as
bookkeeper for a large firm in Tiff
ton to accept one at Oklahoma City
Okla, has returned to dear old Geor-
gia, and is the q est of homefolks
here this week
Miss Mildred Jackson has returned
to her home at Alexander City, after
delightful Visit of some length to her
cousins, Mrs. {Ura Stevens and Miss
Maud Stokes
Prof. J. j. Kenyon was a visitor in
town Tuesday among others.
Mr.. }. L. Horn and Mr.. Joe King
had a very pleasant trip to Shellman
in the Messrs. Kings new automobile
Tuesday.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. A c. Cole
will be pleased to know that they are
home at the hospitable home of Mrs
Fanny Holden, having obtained rooms
there to do light house keeping.
Mr. w. B. Williams, who was the
guest of his aunt Mrs. j. l.. Horn, for
several days last week, has returned
to his home at Jacksonville
Misses Mamie Fletcher and lula
Aston of Richland who visited Mrs
M. E. Lunsford pleasantly last week
have returned home
County Commissioners had their
regular meeting Tuesday but as there
was nothing of Importance for discus
sion the meeting occupied only a short
interval Of the day.
Mrs. J. l.. Horn is delightfully."- visit
ing relatives in Jacksonville this
week.
Miss Florrie McNeal of the postof-
flee department is enjoying a week S
vacation at Arab.
Mrs. J. F. Lunsford has returned
from a pleasant visit to Mrs. J. H.
Strickland at Concord.
Post Master S. Bell is in town this
week, looking after the postofflce dur
ing Miss McNeal's absence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07
Eccentric Henry cauendish.

Whenever Henry Cavendish enter
tanned his guests he would always give
them the same fare-a leg of mutton.
A story goes that one day when four
friends were coming it was asked him
what should be ordered for dinner.
He answered, "a leg of mutton
"Sir," was the reply, chat will not be
enough for five" "WeH, then. get
two" said the host. When this gentle
man died he was the largest holder OF
bank stock in England He owned
t1,157 900 in different public funds, be
sides freehold property of $4,000 year
and balance of 100000 on account
This large income was allowed to ac-
cumulate without attention. On one
occasion, when the bankers had in
hand a balance of fSOOO0, they
thought it well to acquaint Mr.. Cav
endish with the fact.
''If it is any trouble to you l will
take it out Of your hands. Do not come
here to plague me-" Not the least
trouble to us, sir, but we thought you
might like some of it to be invested"
"Well, what do you want to do?" "Per-
haps you would like half of it invest
ed?' EDo so, do so, and do not come
here to bother me or I'll remove it,
was the churlish finale of the inter
view Cavendish was seventy-eight
years of age when he died in 1910,
and he had never changed the fashion
of his dress for sixty years.-London
Graphic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

The question has often been raised
throughout the United States, Does
the college graduate fit" into life?
However, attention is here called to
the fact that the question is never
raised concerning the graduates of
technical college such as the Georgia
School of Technology. On the con-
trary, it is a question" of how to fill
the demand, for it is a fact that the
demand is greater than the supply of
technically trained young men, and it
is to train our Southern boys for ex-
actly this opportunity that the Geor-
gia School of Technology is striving.
The new era of prosperity and de-
velopment in the South which is so
widely and enthusiastically predicted
| by the leading men of the country, is
| purely technical and textile, and the
richest rewards await the young men
most capably trained to fit" into the
demand. The Georgia School of Tech
nology is better prepared and equip
ped than ever before in its history, Of
fering advanced courses in Mechani-
cal, Textile, Electrical and Civil En-
cheering, Engineering Chemistry
Chemistry and Architecture. The
cost is very reasonable, placing with
in reach of any ambitious young man
knowledge which enables him to take
full advantage of period of UMPIRE
cedented opportunities. Write at once
for illustrated catalog, ETC., to x. G
Matheson, President, Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

pace with the De Pnysters and fiatter
myself | have done So
He stuck me on change for So, DOC
last week. muttered Constable. You
may be able to keep up the pace: but.
by thunder, l can't at that figure
Amer
There was a pause. Then he said
Practically: you go at it wrong, and
as your husband, l must correct you
Look at Will Edmonds and his wife
They are poor, as the world takes such
people, but they are richer and hap
pier than we are"
yes" exclaimed Mrs. Constable
"and live in a little place where you
can hardly turn around and where you
meet starved musicians, impecunious
actors or authors who hope to startle
the world some day. Perhaps you
would like to change places with
them
u may have to-" Constable murmur-
ed, before it is all over. Come, Anne:
the people are going. We must get
downstairs"
Goodwin and Mrs. Edmonds arose.
he serious, she trembling.
"Tell me-" he asked her, SHOULD we
have gone away?"
Eyes and no." she answered 1--WE
couldn't without their knowing" Then,
putting her hand in his as they came
to Mr.. Edmonds, she observed serious
ly: "a little while ago 1 was jealous
Of them, Mr. Goodwin. NowsI am
not, and my little place where you can
hardly turn around seems sweet and
good to me. Come and see us in it.
We will welcome you, and you may
get an idea how nice humility is.
Good night. 1 thank you for being
here"
AS Grace and Will stood again in
their own house later that night she
said to him as she kissed him, with
tears in her eyes: II thank the Lord,
VIII, dearest, for our little place where
some people can hardly turn around
Shut your eyes, Will, and say it after
me: Bless our little place where you
can hardly turn around. Amen"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

There is more Catarrh in this sec
ton of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be in
durable. For a great many years
doctors pronounced it a local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly falling to cure with
local remedies, pronounced it incur
able. Science has proven catarrh to
be a constitutional disease and there
fore requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufac-
tured by F. G. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
Ohio, is the only constitutional cure
on the market. 1t is taken internally
in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoon
full. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for
any case it fails to cure Send for
circulars and testimonials
Address-F. ]. Cheney & Co., Tole-
gdo, Ohio.
work Sold by all druggists, Use.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
] stipation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07
AMERICUS AT THE ALASKA
YUKON EXPOSITION.
Sumter County VIII Probably Be Adj
vertised Out There.

Secretary Crockett of the Americas
Board of Trade is in correspondence
with the Georgia commissioner to the
Alaska Exposition, looking to the
advertising of Sumter county to as
great an extent as conditions will per-
nit
Georgia made no display at this ex-
position, and there has been no adj
vertising matter sent to it, as far as
can be learned, from any city or coun-
ty.
Secretary Crockett has on hand sew
eral hundred copies of the illustrated
booklet that was gotten out by the S
A. l.. under the auspices of the Board
of Trade. 1t has been suggested that
there will be no better opportunity to
distribute these than at the exposition
now in progress. AS soon as arrange
ments can be made the booklets will
be shipped there for that purpose.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07
TEARS DOWN REAL
POLITICAL FENCE.
Governor Brown Works i'm Full View
of Audience.

Governor Brown has demolished a
real tangible fence of the last admin
istration, says the Atlanta Constitu-
ton. By order of the governor, the
famous wooden railing erected in the
governors reception room at the state
capitol, which, under the Hoke Smith
administration, separated the gov
ernor's private secretary and stenog-
rapher from the public, has been torn
down
The Hoke Smith fence had become
an institution. 1t is now RELOCATED
to the woodpile. Private Secretary
Hardy Ulm and Stenographer Will
liams are not set apart by any con-
ceivable barriers. They work in full
view of every man who comes into
the reception room
The door of the governors private
office is practically never closed, ex-
cept possibly when delegations OF
visitors discuss important state mat
tiers of a private nature. The gov
ernor works in full view of the pub
lie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07
PATHS Parrot.

Nine. Adelina Patti, staying some
years ago in the fall in New York,
heard of a wonderful talking parrot,
one Jumbo. Forthwith she bought
him at the unconscionable price of
G20O. Once in her possession Jumbo
did not open his beak. Every bland
ishment failed, and at length she gave
him up as hopeless. Then one morn
ing the diva awoke with a severe sore
throat. She was engaged to sing at
the opera on the same night and nat
urally in great trepidation sent off for
throat specialist. Jumbo, whom she
had quite forgotten. remained to all
appearance asleep on his perch. AS
the door opened, however, and the spe-
cialist stood on the threshold, before
ever Patti could open her lips Jumbo
tapped his wings in great excitement
ooh, DOCTOR" he croaked, I'm so
sickr' That was the first and last
time since Nine Patti became pos
sessed of him that he deigned to speak.
Dundee Advertiser.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

Delay in taking Foley's Kidney Rem
edy if you have backache, kidney or
bladder trouble, fastens the disease
upon you and makes cure more diff
ficult. Commence taking Foley's Kid
ney Remedy today and you will soon
be we'll Why risk a serious malady?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

vlgor and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncom-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys Tfthe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07
G. II. WADDELL
Real Estate
Americas, Ga.

Phone No 597.
Bargains in real estate for home
seeker or investor. | can sell Won a
lot and arrange for you to get the
money to build home on it, or to
get money to buy home outright, or
pay mortgage on your present home.
You can pay back this money in
monthly instalments about the same
or little less than the monthly rent
would amount to. Interest at rate of
) per cent per annum.
See me and talk it over
Office: Allison Furniture Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

Foley's Honey and Tar not only
stops chronic coughs that weaken the
constitution and develop into consump-
ton, but heals and strengthens the
lungs. 1t affords comfort and relief in
the worst cases of chronic bronchitis,
asthma, hay fever and lung trouble.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

The rattlesnake is already in the
limelight, as we'll as in the moonlight.
A huge fellow five feet in length was
killed out Lee street yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

Little is being said regarding the
county bond election. But the next
election is going to be red hot and ell
ready the dark horses are picked.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD IN few LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up At
Random.
We sell Oliver Typewriters, type
writer and Office supplies.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.

Cash for the erection of the beauti-
full club house of the Country Club has
all been subscribed, and carpenters
will soon begin upon the building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

The street department is receiving
many merited compliments just now
for the superior work that is being
done on the business streets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

Tuesday, August 18th is the date OF
the Centrals $3.50 excursion to Savan-
nah, with five days limit Many will
go again from Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

Already many Americas people are
returning from the mountains, called
back by the reports of delightful
weather here at home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

Americas has the only bona fide am
ateur ball team in southern Georgia,
worthy of the name. 1t is, and has
always, been the champion team
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

Americas merchants will be rushed
again today. The multitude is coming
from the country and business will be
at high tide.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

The storm clouds yesterday had the
effect Of bringing out Old Slosh 1t
didn't rain, but the streets got a nj
sprinkle just the same.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

Not watermelon, not a canteloupe,
peach or fruit of any kind to be had in
market now. The season came to a
sudden end.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

With such a prosperous fall season
assured, Americas might build that
cotton mill and never miss the money
But will she do it?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-07

The Light Infantry boys will arrive
at home tomorrow morning with ros-
cate stories of their week by the sea-
side, down at ST. Simon's.