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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13

Most every day the Herald is asked
to use some other fellows ideas and
go after something that the other fell
low wants roasted. The Herald does
its own thinking through its editorial
columns and never skins the other
fellows game. If reader has an idea
he wants printed, let him write it
down and sign it, and if we consider
it worth the space we will print it,
signature and all. But we will not
adopt the idea and go after 'em boys.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13
!. JUDGE GARDNER ENDORSED.

ton met yesterday afternoon and rec
commended the appointment of Hon
B. H. Gardner, now district judge Of
this district, for the federal judgeship
of Eastern Texas, now vacant. To
the Endorsement of the Anderson
county bar can be added the indorse-
ment of every man and citizen of Pal
estine and Anderson county, where
Judge Gardner is best known. That
he is an able judge is known by the
people of his district, who have hon.
ored him with a reelection to his Of
flee; but he is more than that-that
he is a good citizen and a good
neighbor is known, too, to his fellow
townsmen. Judge Gardner has lived
among this people for many years,
and has won I'm place in the conf
dence and esteem of the people His
selection to the vacant judgeship
would reflect credit on the office and
give pleasure and satisfaction to the
friends of the judge.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13
SEVERAL CONVERSIONS
Resulted at the Baptist Tent Meeting
Last Neht-Rev. Sparkman
Preached on "Rest."

At the tent meeting last night many
stood for prayer. several were convert
ed. and three united with the church.
God is nightly blessing the faithful
proclaiming of His word in the saliva
ton of souls, and in the spiritual mp
lift of His own children.
The subject for the evenings dis
course was Rest" Every man needs
rest for the body, the mind, the soul;
he, needs rest from labor, weariness
sorrow, trouble, condemnation of con-
science. Gods provision for rest is
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13
|ND()RSE
GARDNER
COUNTY BAR ASSocL
ALTON RECOMMENDS HIS AL
POiNTMENT TO THE FEDERAL
JUDGESHIP.

The following report is of INTEREST,".
In response to kilograms received
| from Washington on yesterday to the
effect that because of recent develop,
| ments the field is again open and the
chances for the appointment of Judge
| Gardner to the Eastern Texas federal
judgeship made vacant by the death
of Judge David E. Bryant, were ia;
vorable and requesting the friends OF
Judge Gardner to get busy, quick, and
| forward Endorsements of him, the An.
| derson County Bar Association was
| Immediately called in session and the
| following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
'The Anderson County Bar Associaj
ton unanimously indorse the Hon. B..
H. Gardner, now and for six years
past the judge of the Third Judicial
District of Texas, for U. S. Distri4
Judge, as successor to the lamentel
Hon. David e. Bryant
I'VE recognize that few officers ara
charged with the performance of high
er duties, but we know that Judge
Gardner would bring to their perform
ance profound knowledge of the law
and judicial mind of the highest,
type, which would make him a fit suc-l
cessor to the eminent judges who
have adorned the federal bench in this
state.
I'VE commend Judge Gardner be-
cause of his judicial impartiality, strict
and conscientious devotion to princi-
pies of right, and because of his per-
sonal life and character, which are
beyond reproach.'
A committee consisting of T. B.
Greenwood, chairman, and John M.
King, o. c. Funderburk and w. C.|
Campbell, were appointed to transmit
this resolution, together with the
wishes of the Bar Association, toll
President Taft, through the Hon. A.
W. Gregg, and the same was wired
to Gregg at once.
Il raoa1rad i, n
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13

Two years ago today the lakes of
the water company were washed
away, leaving the lake beds empty.
And because of an exceptionally light
rainfall since the lakes have never
been refilled as they were before the
washout. However we are still hop
ing that the lakes will refill some day.
But just now we are having very
long and very dry spell.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13
Col. Burkitt Endorses Gardner.

Col, Geo. w. Burkitt telephoned
friends of Judge Gardner today. from
Houston, saying he had just heard of
Judge Gardeners Endorsement by the
bar here for the federal judgeship,
and that he Immediately telegraphed
his Washington friends to do all pos
sible to accomplish his appointment.
Col. Burkitt is very Influential
Texas republican.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13
PRETTY ROSE SERVICE
Children's Day Service at Centenary
Methodist Church Sunday
Night Next.

The regular Children's Day service
of the Centenary Methodist church
will be observed Sunday evening at
O'clock, at which time a special pro-
gram will be rendered by the children
This year the program consists of a
rose service, and will be both origi-
nal and beautiful. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to the public to be
present.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13

Tyler. is in the midst of a big re-
vival meeting. We hope one of the
results will be to so inspire those
newspaper fellows up there with
grace that they can admit that Pales-
tine is the better town without think
ing unthinkable thinks.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13

At the Board of Trade meeting last
night the matter of a fire alarm sys-
tenn was discussed informally by d
number of gentlemen. Mr.. J. w. o.
ment of the telephone system said the
town had a good system already in
the telephone service He said there
were more than one thousand phones
scattered all over the city and that
alarms were turned in promptly. Mr..
OZment said that statistics from towns
having modern fire alarm systems
showed that the big majority of
alarms were handled over the tele-
phones and not over the fire alarms.
This point is worth consideration.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13

1t is apparent now that very
heavy vote is going to be polled in
the coming primary. And it is inter.
esting to study the division of the vote
as it will apply to the candidates for
governor. A writer in the Houston
Chronicle who has absolutely relt-
able figures" says Davidson is sure
TO receive forty per cent of the total
vote cast. A Houston Post writer also
figures it out on positive figures
that Colquitt will get more votes than
all of the other candidates. Judge
PoindeXter is claiming a plurality, and
Johnson is sure to be the head man
in the total vote. So, the figures
show that under any and all circum-
stances there will be about two hun
bred per cent of the total vote cast.
And that will be a good vote for even
the Texas democrats.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13
'fi1 personal letters Indorsing

I with personal letters indorsing
Gardner and that his friends through
out the district be requested TO Co
operate in getting Judge Gardeners
many fine traits of character, as well
as his ability as judge, before the
president
The chairman of the republican ex-
ecutive committee of this county, w.
c. Kendall, upon hearing of the posi-.
bility of Judge Gardeners appointment,
Immediately wired Congressman Gregg
his unqualified Endorsement
The Herald and all citizens of Pal
estine and Anderson county join in
the Endorsement given Judge Gardner,
and heartily commend the movement
to have him appointed to the federal
judgeship.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13
MAY 10 IN HISTORY.

156S-Mary Queen of Scots defeated
at the battle of Langside.
1607-A settlement was made al
jamestown, Va, by an expedi
ton sent out by the London
company.
1640-The general court of Massachu
sets issued an order to stimu
late the raising of flax and the
manufacture of linen.
1670-The Hudson Bay Company was
chartered.
1717-Maria Theresa, Empress of Au-
stria, born in Vienna. Died
there, Nov. 90, 1880.
1760-Sir James Wright appointed
governor of Georgia.
1S17-The Pennsylvania Society for
the Promotion of Public Econ
omy was formed in Philadelphia.
1S61-Federal troops occupied Balti-
more.
1SS5-A dashing charge of the Cana
dian troops made up Batoche
and the rebels entertainments
carried.
1S9S-Lord Aberdeen's resignation as
governor general of Canada ac-
cepted.
1907-Suit of Kansas against Colorado
owing to diversion of water for
irrigation purposes dismissed by
\ the United States supreme
court.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13

The Board of Trade at its meeting
last night Voted its thanks and appre
citation TO the fire dec t1sal
c6lll iihehted II on us splendid work
at recent fires. The fire boys have
been doing great work and have had
good water service and pressure to
fight with. Palestine has no kick
just now on this score
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13

in the Sabbath, in Christ, in walking
in old paths der. 6:16), in heaven
Heb. 4:9) There is no rest to the
wicked in this world Us. 57:20), nor
in the next (Rev. 14:11)
The ladies hold a prayer service
every afternoon at o'clock at the
tent. Member.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13

Palestine is doing quite bit of
speculation right now on the results
of the sale of the l. & G. N. and the
reorganization of the road 1t is a
nice problem to work out.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13
Notice to Water Consumers.

The water works office is now To-
Gated in the front end of the VIM
Branagan Co. store, on Spring street
Call there to pay water rent. Pales.
tine Water Works Co. 9-6t
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13
Saturday Week Ball Game.

The ball game between Palestine
and Crockett teams will be played
Saturday week. Special preparations
are making for the game.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13

Cold weather hit us again this morn
ing. But the straw hat is going to
stick this time.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13
$500 Yard of Buff orphlnatons.

Place your orders now for eggs, 15
for $3.50. Call and see my birds. S05
Palestine Ave. Phone $50. w. R.
Crawford. 22-tf
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13
OUR OPPORTUNITIES.

A big Anderson county plantation.
along the Trinity river bottom, is adj
vertising itself these days as the big
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13

If you have anything to sell. try
Herald want ad.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-13

Matinees at Lyric Theatre on Main
Street Daily, $3.50 to $50 p. NJ,
5 Cents for Everybody.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07

Friction Matches.

Friction matches are a comparative
" modern invention. They were first
made by John Walker III England in
1897. but were rather crude affaips
he improved them somewhat in 1888
by using phosphorus. The first really
practical friction match was made in
the United States in 1886 by L. G. Al
len Of Springfield. Mass. Before this
time clumsy form Of match was i'm
ported from France. which had to be
dipped into a bottle of sulphuric acid
before it could be lighted. This took. a
great deal of time and trouble. and
Allen. seeing the necessity for friction
matches. set about to make them and
succeeded. He neglected to patent
them. however, and on finally apply
ing for letters patent found that a
man named Alonzo Phillips, who was
peddler, had discovered through a
third person the secret of making the
matches and had already obtained a
patent. Thus Allen. though the real
inventor was forced to become mere
manufacturer under another mans pat
ent.-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
Under the Orators Spell.

Justice Brewer was once speaking Of
the oratory Of John B. Cough. q
would go home after hearing his elo.
quence thoroughly elated. but when
my father or mother asked me what
Cough had said ! could not tell them
for the life Of me. remember once at
a Yale commencement along in the
fifties, about the time that was gradu-
ated there, an incident illustrating the
force of personal magnetism. Cough
was to deliver an GRAFTON. He spoke.
Of course, on temperance. There was
a distinguished audience. On the stage
were many Of the venerable. notable
men in New Haven of that day. A
large space was clear about the table.
for Cough liked to walk back and
forth as he talked. He described how
a drunkard had beaten his wife and
came to his climax with. Any man
VINO would kick woman ought to be
kicked out of the universe!
He emphasized his words with a
vigorous thrust of one foot. whereat
every person on the stage, intensely
wrought up by the orator. likewise
kicked outward as did Cough" kan
sas City Journal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
EDISON ON DEATH

Interesting because of his promi-
nence as one of the worlds greatest
inventors, i is Thomas A. Edison
views of the hereafter, although to
many of his friends they come as
shock.
Mr.. Edison says:
The only religion needed in this
world is the Golden Rule. If every
one practiced it there would be no
more trouble or poverty or unhappi.
ness. 1t is a perfectly practical
proposition and would not be hard
for most of US to follow if we got a
little ENCOURAGEMENT from our neigh
bors. And those who refused to
keep it should be forced to by the
police. Yes, sir; but I'd put every
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
courtaut the Wolf.

Paris has forgotten the time when It
used to go in terror Of the wolves
which carried off women and children
from the streets and even raided the
grayeyards. At one time they became
so mad with desire for human flesh
that in single week they devoured
fourteen persons, all between Mont
martre and the gate Of St. Antoine.
On the vigil of St Martin (says Grace
James in ."Joan Of Arc'') there was
hunted and taken a horrible wolf,
(which it was said had done more,
and more cruelty, than many others
put together. That day he was killed.
He had no tail, and from that he was
called Courtaut. There was as much
talk about him as if he had been an
outlaw Of the woods or a cruel cap
tain, and when he lived folk said to
one another as they went forth to la
Dor in the fields. Look out for 1Cour-
taut.' And on this day he was taken
through Paris in cart, dead, with
his great jaws open, and all the peo-
pie went to see, and they made holi-
day and rejoiced, because Courtaut
could trouble them no more" l..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
Two Can Plav,

"Waiter." called the irate diner.
"there seems to be a dollar, Oh this
bill can't account for"
''Oh. that's just a joke. SIR" apollo
gized the waiter. lust bet the cash
Ter and | have. I'll have it fixed right
away, sir"
what do you mean about bet?'
asked the diner, OBTAINING him.
"Well. sir. bet the cashier so cents
you would see the mistake, and he bet
you wouldn't. so win, SIR
Suppose hadn't noticed it?''
He'd have got the dollar. SIR
''Oh. see. Give me your pencil"
And he wrote few lines on the back
Of the bill. folded it up and handed it
to the waiter. Take that to the cash
ier." "."'.,' ..a..> H.. we
The waiter leaned over the cashiers
shoulder as. he unfolded the paper. 1t
read: - '~''' ~ 2'>.==s -
"I'll bet you S. that when you send
this back you don't find me-"
And they carbohydrates.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
When Tabby Raises Her Battle Cry.


. Despite the cats softness. laziness.
f1ufiness and purring amiability, her
piercing warcry in the night startles
and exasperates us beyond all bearing
not by it's loudness. but by certain
vicious. weird. half terrifying, half in
furiating note in it that makes us
spring to arms with the boOtjack or
other substitute for the boomerang. as
the warwhoop of our tribal enemies
did century or centuries ago, says
DR.. Woods Hutchinson in Success Mag
aZine 81 49, ~.
One of Mark Twain's wise old from
tiersman had caught this note when
he explained to the tenderfoot that an
imal speech had rules of composition
and grammer, just like human speech
and that 1.-The reason cat rifles ye so
amt on account of the noise she
makes, but on account of the sickenin
bad grammar she uses" And he was
right, for the grammar of scalp lifting
and the whole alphabet of battle. muir
der and sudden death tingles and
screams in the rasPing cry.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
Rented Wedding Cakes,

There was something wrong with the
cake, the baker said. 1t looked all
right, and it smelled all right, but his
artistic sense told him it would not
taste all right -T -...'
Then fix it up with an extra coat of
icing and we will keep it for a renter,''
said the proprietor.
"WhO in the world would rent a
cake?' some one asked.
wedding parties" said he. ''They
want big cake in the center of the
table for show, but a cake Of that size
good enough for a wedding would cost
more than they can afford to pay, so
they order fine cake put up, in individ-
ual boxes for the guests and use the
brides cake just as an ornament. They
don't buy it; they rent it. Sometimes
a cake is rented dozen different
times. After each wedding it is fresh
ened up with a new coat of icing and
looks as good as new for the next oc-
CASTOR. A good renter fetches about
Sd wedding. New York Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
CITY OF BEMIDU

County Seat.
1000. ..-
Summer Resort Hundreds of outsiders
make their summer homes on Lake Be-
midi. Fishing, boating and bathing ac-
commodations are second to none in the
United States.
Area-Ten square miles incorporated.
Altitude 400 feet above sea level.
Water Power-22OO developed horse
power, Mississippi river.
Water-Absolutely pure. Two artesian
wells.
Water Mains-About ten miles.
Boating -5O0smiles by lake and river.
Death Rate-5.4 a thousand in 1908.
Annual Rainfall-33.7 inches.
Temperature-2O above, winter; rs
summer, mean.
Sewer Mains-About fivesmiles.
Cement Sidewalks-Twelve miles.
Lakeshore Drives-Ten miles.
Parks-TwO.
Water Frontaee--Ten miles, two lakes
and Mississippi river.
A Home Town-160O residences.
Taxpayers-1200.
churches-8.
School Houses-Four.
Bank Deposits 100000.
Manufactures handles, lum
har 10th shino1es and various other
industries.
Great Distributing ,'Point-Lumber prod
ucts, groceries flour, feed and hay.
Postal Receipts-$17, 900 for 1909, 10th
place in state: outside of St. Paul, Mime
apolis and Duluth.
Railroads Great Northern. Minnesota &
International, M, R. L. & M, Minneapolis
St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie, Wilton &
Northern, Grand Forks to Duluth, and
Bemidji-Sauk Centre.
Railroad Depots-Three.
Passenger Trains-Fourteen:daily.
Hospitals-One.
Distances-To St. Paul, ..230 miles; to
Duluth, 1877 miles.
Hotels-Fifteen.
Breweries-
Sawmills
Handle Factories-One.
Wholesale Houses-Four.
Banks-Three.
Auto Garaees-One.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
Practical Help.

"Mister.'' whined the mendicant with
the wooden leg. cant you help poor
old sailor wot has had his leg bitten
off by a shark?"
"Dear me!'' exclaimed j. the kind
hearted professor. II believe can, my
poor man. Come around to the col
lege."
After hobbling along for ten blocks
the professor led the way through an
iron gate and up to his study.
Here you are, my poor man. Now,
don't say l never gave you anything."
The beggar almost toppled over with
establishment. IT,
"W-what's that, sir?' " u" III
why, that's my latest book on
Sharks and Their Ways If you have
that book with you when you fall over
board next time you won't lose the
other Leg You'll know just how to
dodge them. Good day."-Chicago
News .s... e.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
Sarcastic Cabbv.

A certain nobleman, who may be
called Lord X. bears the reputation
of being somewhat stingy in money
matters. On a wet afternoon he hired
cab to take him to Victoria station
Arrived at the station, he handed the
cabman shilling and Of course was
met by the inevitable demand for an
extra sixpence.
Certainly not" said the other
promptly. "You came the longest way
as an excuse to extort money. Why
didn't you go through St. James
park?'
The cabman saw he had no chance
and said sneeringly:
!. Zoos st. James park is closed.
That's why -.''1s
Nonsense" said the other sternly.
j It's right, though" was the grave
reply. "They say that Lord x. dropped
shilling coming across the park last
evening, and the gates are closed until
they lind it."-London Tit-Bits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
Ouida Out of Sorts.

Ouida in a decidedly pessimistic
mood appears in Lady Dorothy Nevill's
"reminiscences. In 1887 Ouida sent to
Lady Dorothy card bearing the fol-
lowing ''jubilee epitaph:' - %
Full half century of measures small,
Weak wits. weak words, weak wars, and
that is ALL
1t is amazing that Ouida could
even for moment have lapsed into
such dull snappishness. Lady Doro-
thy's Inscription of" the foolish couplet
to feelings of depression is doubt.
less iust.-New York Tribune.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
The Kidnapec Brides.

In the year 9O2. according to old GUS
tom. all the brides for the year at
Venice assembled on st. Mary's eve at
the cathedral. taking with them their
dowries in small chests. There they
awaited their bridegroOms. who fol-
lowed them. and after mass they were
married and received the bishops
blessing. In this year the sea rovers
of Triest burst in upon the expectant
maidens, who were all dressed in
white. with hair loosely flowing and
interviewer with threads of gold, car
ried them off to their barks and hoisted
sail. The doge of Venice summoned
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
Shut Her Up.

A young wife was continuously pes
tered by her mother-in-laW about the
way she was bringing up her frstborn
babe. The young wife was intelligent
and capable, and she was really doing
very well with the baby. From her
mother-in-law, however, she got moth
ing but sour advice, warnings and veil
ed abuse. One day the mother-in-law,
looking fxedly at the mother with her
baby on her lap, said angrily: r.
"a woman has no right to have a
child if she doesn't know how to hold
it, r 49, -,
'*No, nor a tongue either" was the
quiet reply.-Detroit Free Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
Talk about tie delights of tn

Talk about tie delights of the
tropics: Why, one of these clear.
crisp morning is worth a week of
sullen, sweaty, sleepy sun b 'kes.
From daylight on, when the mer-
curry is cuddled below the zero
mark, the same feeling as a drink
of *rabbit" whisky is produced, and
tsrabbit" whisky, you know, makes
a rabbit want to fight bulldog.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-07
Earliest Theater.

What was probably one Of the earli~
est theaters built was the theater of
Dionysus, which was begun five centu-
5ries before Christ. The seating capac-
ity of this remarkable building is said
to have been 10000, nearly four times
that of our largest amusement palace.
The theater of Dionysus was erected
when Greek art and literature were in
their prime. Here were presented to
appreciative spectators the wonderful
works of Aeschylus, Sophocles and
Euripides.