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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06
JUMPED From CAR WINDOW.
Man Held on Forgery Charge En-
deavored to Escape.

Beaumont, Texas, March 5.-Due to
| the energetic action on the part of
the sheriff's department, G. P. Van
Meter, who escaped from the custody
|of Deputy Sheriff Charles Futch at
Orange last night by jumping through
a window of passenger train No. 5 en-
|loyed but a brief lease of liberty, and
within two hours of his escape he
was a prisoner safely confined within
the walls of the Jefferson county jail.
Van Meter, who was yesterday in
|dicted by the grand jury of Jefferson
county for forgery, was arrested yes
terday afternoon at Echo by Deputy
Sheriff Charles Futch of Orange
county, acting under instructions from
Sheriff Jake Giles, and when west
bound passenger train No. came
along yesterday afternoon Futch
dsa the train Wi ii his prisoner to.
bring him to D ealmont
When the train reached Orange and
stopped at the station, according to
the report which Deputy Futch tele-
;phoned to Sheriff Jake Giles, the
deputy was talking to the train audi
tor and the latter was trying to. make
change for bill which Futch had
previously given for car fare, when
Van Meter jumped through a car
window to the ground and made his
escape. All efforts to find the man
at Orange were unavailing, notwith-
standing he managed to again board
the train, for the train auditor in
formed the sheriff when No. reached
Beaumont that he had seen Van Me-
ter and another man. who had been
concealed in the toilet, jump from the
train when it slowed UP for the Kan,
sas City Southern crossing, in Orange
county, just over the Neches river
from Beaumont.
With this information, together with
the report of the mans escape at
Orange, the sheriffs department had
good reason to believe that he had
come to Beaumont, and at once got
busy. Within an hour Deputy Sheriff
Reid Tevis located Van Meter as he
was entering the home of woman,
arrested him and locked him in the
county jail After leaving No. Van
Meter changed hats with the man who
left with him, but this did not prevent
Deputy Tevis from locating his man
in short order, as he was familiar
with his haunts in Beaumont.
Van Meter was until recently in
the employ of the Beaumont Sawmill
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06
100 Dry to sprout CORN.

Mr.. Henry Hewett has spent most
of the week riding the county, and he
reports that he never saw it SO dry at
this season of the year He declares
that in the uplands, especially the red
land, it is too dry to sprout corn after
it is in the ground, and that in some
sections it is too dry to pillow.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

effect to develop the ethereal or es-
thetic in humanity; on the contrary
politics on a low level, as most often
it is, tends to debase.
! The political campaign almost in
variably brings to the top, for brief
/ expose of his insincerity and infamy,
1 the slanderer and sensation monger
and men on both sides indulge in hard
1 words and make unprovable charges !:
Iyet, after all, the government is in
the hands of gentlemen-men who
know what the decenies and ameni-
ties of life are and observe them.
Mr.. Roosevelt is a strong, strenu-
Gus, unconventional sort of man, an
oddity, strictly sui generis, but he has
a heart and he has borne himself in
his farewells with commendable cour-
tesy. His kind, almost pathetic, fare
well to the humble employees about
the White House was gracious and
gentlemanly and showed that consid-
GRAFTON for the feelings of the humble
| that must be born in man and is the
highest type of courtesy. He invited
Mr. and Mrs Taft to the White House
on March 2, and, while he and Mr.
Taft are brother republicans, and the
action might have been expected, yet
he doubtless would have treated Mr..
Bryan in the same way, just as Mr..
Cleveland did Mr.. Harrison. The anne.
mites of the situation demanded it,
and the man who instinctively knows
what is right. and feels constrained to
do it, has noblesse oblige for his max
i'm M
Mr.. Fairbanks is an intensely par
tisan republican. but he is evidently
a gentleman, and has so won upon
the members of the senate by his
courtesy, fairness, becoming official
and personal conduct in every way
that not only does the whole member
ship join in making him a splendid
gift, but the democratic senators en-
basize esssssss -..s =.
TEEN by giving him a loving cup,
There have been few more signifi
cant scenes in the course of the ma
tionai life. 1t was not only a great
tribute to the man. but a cheering,
hopeful sign of the times from which
all the people can take comfort.
Candidates rise and fall; men
change places; ambitions are shat
tered, hopes blighted; parties go
down in defeat; but the country is
safe SO long as it is in the hands of
gentlemen.
There is no more oppressive and
sublime spectacle than to see the
chosen servant of many millions Of
people taking the oath to serve them
according to the rules which they
have made. and there is much of
cheer and hope mingled with the sub
Unity when we know that he who so
links his soul to Gods throne by such
an obligation is high-minded, clean
handed, honest gentleman-Houstop
Chronicle.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06
MARCH 6 IN HISTORY.


14S2-Francesco Guicciardini, the eel
ebrated Italian statesman anc
historian, born in Florence
Died there in 1910:
1706-Sir George Poccok, British ad
miral who took Havana from
the Spanish in 1852, born. DIED
April 8, 1889.
1SO5-Minnesota east Of the Missis
sippi river, made part of Mich
gan territory.
4 1S2O-Authority was given by con
gress to the people of Missouri
to form state constitution.
lss1-Gen. Philip H. Sheridan born.
Died Aug. 5, 1888.
lS3S-John. Stevens, inventor and
founder of American patent
laws. died in New York. Born
there in 174S.
1S57-Isaac Toucey of Connecticut be-
came secretary of the navy.
1S61-Fort Brown, on the Rio Grande
river, surrendered to the Con-
federates.
1SSS-Loilisa May Alcott, famous writ
er of books for children, died IN
Boston Born in Germantown.
Pa, Nov 20. 1882.
1908 Minnesota state democratic
committee Endorsed Gov. John
A. johnson for the presidential
nomination.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

The Board of Trade is still pulling
many good people this way. It is only
a question of time when our county
will be filled up with good, substantial
people, and then our real prosperity
will begin. Every man in town and
in the county should help in this
work, for it means more money to
the merchant and higher values to the
land owners, and more business for
all of us.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

A noiseless war conducted by a
wireless campaign would be one of
the future gifts to man that would
not please some of the old heroes.
Many men have fought harder since
the wars with their mouths than they
ever did when carrying arms. And
there is no promised invention to
stop this.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06
Bio Team win Pass Ihrouah.

The Detroit American League, base
ball team will pass through Palestine
Monday morning. at 1925, on its way
TO San Antonio, where they are to
practice. This is one of the country,s
great teams, and the curious ones
will no doubt be on hand to rubber.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06
Notice.,

The Hebrew Sabbath School of the
congregation Beth Israel will cele-
brate the Purim Feast on next Sun
day evening, March 7th, 1909, at
o'clock, at the Temple. Parents and
friends are cordially invited to at
tend.
4-St M. Winner.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06
Residence For Sale Quick.

5 room, bath room and trunk room.
electric lights, gas, water sewer and
phone, in good repair, newly finished
inside; east front, one block from
Link building and new postoffice site.
Apply 4sO N. Sycamore or phone 794.
j. NJ Wilson. 1-10t
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

Good things come in punches
March tenth is general cleanup day
all over Texas, and the legislature is
booked to quit on the thirteenth And
about this time strawberries will be
getting plentiful
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06
BEETHOVEN DIVISION
Of St. Mary's Harmony Circle g
Pleasing Entertainment. 81


Last Saturday the Beethoven Bivi
sion of st. Mary's Harmony Circle en-
tertained the club, their teacher and
Rev. Father Lee with a musical pro
gram, it being as follows
Flower song, violin-Miss M. Ken.
nedy.
Dolls Dream-Miss G. Burch
Marche Militaire-Misses F. and M
Meyers.
Myrtle Galop-Miss M. opperman.
Jennie March-Violin, Miss v. Har-
rison; piano, Miss G. Harrison.
In Twilight-Miss A. Ormond.
Mandolin solo-Miss G. Chippei}
dale MT
'Tis the Last Rose of sumnler
Violins, Masters G. Murphy and Al:
Schnorr.
Alice Waltz-Miss K. O'ConneIlS
Song--Miss e. Huggard. "
School March Miss Nj Hamlltaz !.
aIignaaette 1NlaLaE=1 assa1 80
OILS. -. a
Flortilla March Miss D. Ham ton.
Norma Waltz-Master F. NedDerg
er.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

My heart is good and the prices are
:cw. Bring your Shoes to the Boston
Shoe Shop and will do you good
lob. Guaranteed. GIG Spring stree,
11-1-tf
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

Teddy Roosevelt. the apostle OF
peace, has had a three-barrel gun
made for his especial use. But he is
to use it on big game in the wiIds OF
Africa.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

Yes, when it is about a suit at law,
see a good lawyer. When it is about
a suit of clothes for spring wear, see
the good tailors, Michel G. Donaghue.
307 Main street. Nice assortment to
select from. Call and look them
over. 1-tf
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

1t looks very certain now that the
right of contract is to get no consid
Grafton at the hands of the present
Legislature. But there will be others.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

This weather calls any well poised
man toward the fish hole, and it is an
unfortunate one who cannot occasion.
ally answer the call.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06
Public Notice.

No permit will be given to hunt OF
fish at the old or new Water Company
Lakes or premises.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

Just received car fresh Portland
Cement, for sale in any quantity
Palestine Lumber Co. 1851
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

Jas. F. Brook, architect and engi
gineer Room 25, Link Building. t,
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

Try Gas Heater for these COO
mornings.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06
Palestine Water Works co.

The Office of the Palestine Waite,
Works Co. is now located at VIM
eranagan Co.'S store, at the Main
street entrance. All bills due the Pal
estine Water Works Co. are payable
at this office.
l1-5-tf THoS. CRoNIN. President.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

Ferndell and Club House Preserves
at cost, 25 cents per quart, at Bow
don's. 19-tf
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06
Bring Your Shoes to Me.

Receiver Palestine Water Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

Try a Gas Heater for these cool
mornings.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

Phone 800 for Wood.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

GOVERNMENT BY GENTLEMEN.
Politics as rule does not have the
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-03-06

Van Meter was until recently in
the employ of the Beaumont Sawmill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-15
CASE NOLLE PRESSED.

The case Of the Commonwealth vs.. D.
M. Armstrong came up in the Corporation
Court in Fredericksburg yesterday, aud
at the instance of Commemorative At
toruey Granville r. Swift and F. nj.
Chichester, attorney for the state anti
saloon league, concurriDg, the case was
nolle pressed.
The case will be better known as the
"near beer" case, and was appealed
from the police court of Fredericksburg,
where the deiendent was fined $50 and
costs. The commemorative action was
taken on the analysis of sample labeled
s'5msll Brew" manufactured by the
Portner Malt Extract Company, OF Alex
andria, which read: "a mild fer
mented and csrboDizsd infusion of malt
and hops, containing less than 2 per
cent Of alcohol"
This action of the commonwealth
eloeJ not affect the sale of other bottle
goods, and Is the only one in question.
at dos not disposed of the question
which the attorney for the common
wealth wishes settled as to the sale of a
Notwithstanding malt liquor in dry ter
ritOry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-15
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON
PARK,

The Washington Monument Assocla'
ton, by resolution, has directed its secre-
tary, Mr.. A. j. Wedderburn, to inform
the people Of the cities Of Alexandra and
Washington and the counties OF Fair
fax and Alexandria that the Club House
and the grounds Of George Washington
Park and Fort Ellsworth are open for
the use OF all responsible organizations,
upon applying to any member OF the as
sociation or the secretary, without cost,
except q nominal fee for cleaning the
grounds and building. Organizations or
Individuals desiring to use the club
building or grounds or both can secure
their use upon application to Mr.. We'd
derburn.
Mr.. A. d. Brockett, chairman OF the
lot owners association, has issued call
for a meeting on Tuesday next at 2 P. m:
Mr.. Enoch Cook has been appointed
overseer OF the George Washington
Park and Fort Ellsworth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-15
CHANGE OF VOICE FATAL.

A horse, like human being, gets ac'
ausinted with certain routine and a
devotion from fixed habits is dangerous,
TO say the least. Such was the case yea
,terdsy gith an animal which had been
driven through The city by its owner,
who was engaged in the junk business.
His familiar voice 10 slow, dragging
manHer "crying r&-a'a-gs WAS Looked
for az anch so as the rising OF the sno,
and unless it had that sound to 1t, those
who had iuuk never cared to venture
out. Like the milkmsn he had bis GUS
toners. The animal, also knew his
voice. Yesterday afternoon, 1t is said,
alter hard days work he WAS driving
past a liquor house on north Royal
street and being much fatigued and
anxious for an iuvigoratOr he forgot his
usual cry. and belched forth "RagsT
loud and short. The poor dumb brute,
not used to any such procedure, dropped
dead
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-15
Free Crabpicking
TONIGHT
at JACOB DRILLS
Foot of King Street.
Open Evenings Until 10 D. m.

XTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office OF the
Y CORPORATION Court Of the city Of Alexan-
dria. on the 18th day Of July, 1909.
Dennis Baltimore and Dennis O'Connor,
plaintiffs. VS.. Kate Redmond and Louis
Redmond, her husband; Mary Cassidy and
James cassidy, her husband; Kate Pewters
and william Pewters. her husband; Mary
j. Pewters and John Pewters, her husband
and William OConnor, defendants In
chancery.
Memo. The object OF this suit is TO obtain
mart ton in kiGd Of the real estate in the City
Of alexandria, Virginia, OF which Dennis
Baltimore and Ellen Baltimore, his wife,
died seizad, if the same can be done; il not.
for the sale Of the said real estate and the
partition Of the proceeds Of sale among the
parties entitled thereto.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this cause
that the defendants, KATE Redmond and Louis
Redmond. her husband; Mary Cassidy and
james Cassidy. her husband Kate Pewters,
aud William Pewter her husband; Mary J.
Pewters and John PewieTs, her husband, and
william O'ConnOr are Don.residents Of this
State:
1t is Ordered: That said defendant appear
here within fifteen days after due publication
OF this order, and do what is necessary to pro
tect their interests in this suit and that a copy
oe forthwith inserted in theAlexandriaG azttie,
a newspaper published in the City Of Alex
andria, once week for four successive
weeks, and posted at the front door Of tho
Court House Of this city.
A copy .-TRsTR.
NEWELL :. GREENAWAY, Clerk,
Douglass Stuart, p. q. jyl5 w4w tn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-15
sr. sWIrHIN'S DAY.

Today il st. Swithin's Day, and, &C
co,ding 10 popular belief, il II rains, we
can expect daily showers for the next AZ
dsys The custom Of forecssting the
weather on this day dstes back nearly
10 centuries. ST. Swilbin was chaplain
to Egberi, king Of England, and WAS
tutor TO Esbert's SOD, Ethelwulf he
was aiterward bishop Of Winchester, and
died in S62. According to his wishes,
he WAS buried outside the Cathedral OF
Winchester, where the rain from the
caves could drop down on bis grave.
When St. Swithin WAS CaOOnized, about
a century after his death, the monks
considered his grave too simple for 30
great q man, and prepared to remove
his body to handsome crypt inside the
cathedral. July 10 WAS the day set Tor
the removal of his remains, but on that
day heavy rAiD prevented any attempt at
moving the body being made. The rains
continued internationally for a period Of
40 DAYS, and the monks took this as a
sign of the displessure of heaven and al
lowed the body to remain where the
sain; had desired before his death.
The poet has told,
ssHoW, If on Swithin's feast the welkln
lours,
And every penthouse streams with nasty
showers,
Twice twenty days shall clouds their
heeces drain
Aud wash the pavements with inceSs-
SAINT rain"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-15
PERSONAL.

Miss Julia Dsvis, Miss Leslie B'ggetl
and Miss PesFl SchWsrzmsDn have gone
10 Fairfax to spend week with Mrs.
J. A. Davis, grandmother of Miss julia
Davis.
Mrs. Thomss II. Trsvers has gone TO
Norfolk to spend the remainder oil Inc
summer.
The marriage of Mss Gertrude Il.
Whittle-ey, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter K. Whntlesey, formerly of this
city. and MIR. Harry Whiting Finney
took place yesterday afternoon at D
O'Clock 10 st. Thomas ?. Z. Church,
Washington. The ceremony, which was
performed by the assistant rector, Dr.
Thomas Auslio. was very quiet ana At
teuded only by the members OF the 'wo
f.milies. The bride was given in mar
rlsgs by her father, aud was unattended.
Mr.. Percy Fi0ney, a brother oil Inc
bridegroom, was best man.
Miss Margaret N. Gemeny Is visiting
at Occoqnsu.
Mrs. Virginia NJ. Rouzie, of Freder-
icksburg, is visiting her niece, Mrs. ID.
Z. Stsbsbury, in this city.
Mrs. r. O. Acton has gone to Orkney
Springs to spend few weeks
Miss Mary II. Taylor has gone to
Elkton to spend the summer.
Mr.. Frank Bayliss, Of Alexandria, is visit.
ing his mother, Mrs. f. Blanche Bayliss, at
Lexington.
Mr.. George Drewry, formerly Of this city
but now of Chicago, and who mas many warm
friends in Alexandria. il now prominent
member Of the southern Clab, Of Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-15
OPERA HOUSE.

Last night the Alexandra Dramatic
Company presented "Ten Nights In a
Barroom" for the third time this week,
and notwithstanding the warm weather
an appreciative audience witnessed the
presentation. Though thread bare with
age the old drama presents facts
portrayed in every day life and
when placed before people who are
Intelligent enough to understand appeals
dorcibly to them. The different perform
ers acted we'll their paris and the pre-
senlation of the drama was success in
every way.
Tonight the best selection of motion
pictures yet seen will be on at the Opera
HOuse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-15
TO DRAFT RECRUITS.

Mr.. Joshua SherS God, now of the
police force, but who Was on Tues day
night elected by the City Council keeper
If The aims and work houses, bias made
q ca ,ual visit to those Institutions where
he made cursory inspection TO get bis
bearings and make bis plans. he says
there is much work to be done on the
premises 80 as to get up 10 the condition
he would like to see IL but that II can
be done. There is Whitewashing, re-
painting, blowing, digging, ditching,
gutieriDg, ETC., to be done which will
furnish wholesome work for those COM
mitted to his charge. His experience
IS a police officer hiss given him az iu-
8 eht into the character of large num-
her of men whom he sees constantly on
street corners cad who appear to be
weary of loafng but make no effort to
secure employment. Many OF these
men have no visible means OF support
and while their raiment is not of the
latest fashion they appear to be at all
times able to get what they want 10
drink and possibly to eat. These men
he thinks he can relieve OF their weari'
ness and make of them working men, at
least during their stay at the wOrkhouse,
should they be committed to his charge.
Mr.. Sherwood is, it is said, making
list of such characters and will hold
private interview with Justice Csion on
the subject in few days and impsrt to
the Justice his views. He thinks that
drag net would not be needed to get a
sufficient force to start operations at the
work house but that a haul seine could
be secured If necessary. The list already
made out contains the names OF many
we'll known characters usually to be
found loa6ug around the corners oil
Fairfax and Cameron and Royal aud
Cameron streets. These are Just the
men he sees from his position at and near
the station house-but there are others.
MIR. Sherwood thinks that a stay OF 80,
60 or 80 days on "Ihe farm" would be
conducive to the health and happiness
for these "Weary Willies" and believes
also that he can bring Justice Oaton
over to his way of thinking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-15
Virginia News.

Royal e. Cabell, postmaster Of Rich
mond who has been nOmina "a con-
missioner of internal revenue st Wash
ington to sncceed Commissioner Oapers,
of South Carolins, who resigned some
time ago, ssys he will go to Washington
on September / aud assume his duties
there.
Messrs. Davis q Davis, Washington
patent attorneys, report the giant this
week to citiz3us of this state OF the fol-
lowing patents: j. Il. Earle, Rich
monk, ch-ofiering envelope; /. A.
Gibbs, Roanoke, understanding sPpars-
ius; P. S. Roller, Moupt Jackson, Track
gage; G. Verge, Norfolk, newspaper
lder; G. NJ. Guerrant, Dsnville, auto
matte picture exhibiting apparatus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-15
EAGLES, EXCURSION.

As will be seen by the advertise men'
ia today's paper, Alva Aerie, Ffaternal
Order Of Esgles, will give their annual
excursion to Marshall Hall tomorrow on
the handsome steamer Charles MseaIster.
As the esgle is the king of the festhery
tribe, just 80 is this serie the king OF en-
tertsiDers aud nothing has been left un-
done to make this excursion the best
ever given by the order. Ice Ia abnnd-
auce will be furnished ( rec to all who
40. Games of different descriptions
have been scheduled for the days sport.
With free ice and mint growing wild In
abundance i, can be safely said that
everybody will be happy.