Palestine Daily Herald (Palestine, Tex), Vol. 15, No. 311, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 18, 1917 Page: 4 of 8
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Palestine Daily Ml
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as second-class matter June
4, 1902, at tiie peeteffice at Palestine,
Texas, tinder act ml March 6, 1879.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1917.
A DAILY LESSON IN HISTORY
One Hundred Years Age Today.
1817—George Henry Lewes, celebrat-
ed philosopher and writer, bom in
London. Died there November 30,
1878.
Seventy-Five Years Ago Today.
1842—Thomas W. Dorr was elected
governor of Rhode Island under the
“People’s Constitution.”
Plfty Years Ago Today.
1857—Charles Dickens was entertain-
ed in New York by the press of
America.
Twenty-five Years Ago Today.
1892—'The “First Defenders” of Wash-
ington in 1861 held a reunion at
Reading, Pa.
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One Year Ago Today in the War.
April 18, 1916—Trebizond, an im-
portant town on Black Sea, captur-
ed by Russians in combined land
and sea attack; French chamber of
deputies ordered clocks set forward
one hourt^ United States'warned'
Geripany that unless submarine at-
tacks on merchant ships were im-
mediately abandoned, diplomatic re-
lations would be severed.
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WE ARE AGREED WITH VEATCH.
Representative Veatch suggests, id
a printed letter, that the legislature
repeal the measures enacted by the
recent regular session calling for the
establishment of additional state
schools. Mr. Veatch bases his opin-
ion on the belief that rather than
establish other schools, at this time
the state should provide better accom-
modations for those it already has.
We cannot just see where the state
so especially needs these new schools,
while the present Schools are having
to skimp. Why additional A. £ M.
Colleges, when the present plant needs
no much in the way of buildings and
equipments? Speaking of the matter,
and commending the legislator’s sug-
gestion. the Galveston News makes
the following comment:
“Mr. Veatch suggests that the tax-
payers write members of the legisla-
ture, urging this c<yirse. ‘If such a
move could be brought about,’ he
says, ‘it would be one of the greatest
acts of service that could be rendered
the educational interests of Texas, in
that It would give to the already es-^
tabllshed educational institutions a
liberal support.’ The News is heartily,
la sympathy with that view. But the
letters which Hr. Veatch suggests be
written ought to be addressed to the
s. governor. The bills have been pass-
ed and approved, and they make the
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appropriations to be expended in es-
tablishing these institutions. The
work done can be done only by re-
peal, and the legislature can not re-
peal these acts unless the governor
shall submit the question for consid-
eration.” ^
WOULD BE PATRIOTISM OF THE
HIGHEST TYPE.
The Herald holds no authority of
any kind to even suggest to other
men what their patriotic duties are,
under the present circumstances, but
the writer has been thinking what a
wonderful service some of our local
capitalists could render if they would
follow the injunction of the federal
agricultural department fmd assist in
enlarging the food supply of the na-
tion. .And while they were rendering
this patriotic duty and making a
profit thereby, as assuredly they
coul£, they would at the same time
be helping to develop the farming
lands of Anderson county. Palestine
has probably a dozen men who could
classify as mep of sufficient means to
develop a farm enterprise along pre-
sumptions lines, thus opening new
farms^ If they did not want to de-
vote their personal attention to the
work it is reasonably certain they
could be supplied. from , the A. & M.
school with young men who would
take the active work in hand. Even
if there was no demand for such
moves on the part of men of means,
because of the war, our , financiers
could well afford, it seems to us, to
give this boost to the county for the
general good that woUlG result.
OUR ROAD SITUATION,
A local auto tourist, recently re-
turned home from a trip that took
him through a number of neighbor
counties, gives the roads in Ander-
son county a bad name, and assuredly
some of the roads deserve such a
classification But let’s be perfectly
fair. Add if we are we must admit
that we have some very good roads in
the county, and especially in this pre-
cinct • Where the gentleman made
hiB error was in not recognizing that
when he got across the line in Hen-
derson countyphe rode onto a high-
way and traveled that highway
through several other counties. It is
certain that if he had found them
there are stretches of bad roads in
every county he visited. And that is
where we are sleeping on our rights,
in not connecting with these . high-
ways. As we understand the situa-
tion between here and Athens there
are some eight or ten miles of road,
this side of the county line, that is un-
improved, and if this short strip was
graveled and graded we would be in
touch with a real highway, to any
part of the world The same thing is
practically true of the highway from
Palestine to Houston and Galveston.
The road in this county is reasonably
good except forv some eight , or ten
THE GEM
THEATRE
We Show That Mighty Universal
Program, Made by the Largest Film
Concern in the World.
Today, Wednesday
“THE COMMON SIN,” Featuring
HELEN GARDNER
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In the rual role of the Gypsy Mother and her Daughter, staged in the heart
of the forest. Three act Gold Seal.
MOLLY KING and LEON BARY in first episode of “THE MYSTERY OF
THE DOUBLE CROSS,” Pathe’s feature serial of perils and love. Better
than the “Iron Claw.”
EDDIE LYONS and LEE MORAN in “SOME SPECIMENS,” refined Nestor
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PRICES ONLY 5 AND 10 CENTS.
TOMORROW—Ruth Stonehouse in “THE SAINTLY SINNER, ’ a Blue Bird
masterpiece in five acts.
PALESTINE DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1917.
miles And the same condition pre-
vails cn the Wild Cat road to Corsi-
cana and Dallas. As for our precinct
roads and many of other roads
Amusements
they are above the average improved
roads in this section of the state
However, there is no denying thai
we need these gaps filled in so thaiy.
we can in fact be on real highways’? '***■ versatile Mae Murray has done
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that will permit us easy connection
with the highways of the country.*
And we will get these connections if
the people will , help, and not wait for
the county officials to do it all.
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The most brilliant work which even
HEADED FOR.TROUBLE.
We saw a circular today, in the
hands of a Palestine man, and sent
out by a liquor house, evidently in-
tended to evade the new federal law,
but if the man who sends it through-
the mails is not headed for/ serious
trouble, then we pass up our reputa-
tion as an interpreter of the law.
The circular gave the name and ad-
dress of the concern, and a line said:
“This is not soliciting orders for in-
toxicating liquors.” Following this
was a list of well-known brands of
whiskies, but the word whisky was
not used anywhere; merely the brand-
names, and prices per quart and gal-
lon The man using this-scheme may
think he is getting by, but he is
hugging up close to the walls of a
federal prison, and the doors are sure
to open for him, if these documents
are sent through the mails.
on. The screen is that which she gives
her Audience in her splendid presen-
tation of an English girl who was
forced into slavery by a brutal Boer
fanner, in the Jesse L Lasky photo-
play, “The Plowgiri/’ at the popular
Queen today, matinee and night.
Among the many menial duties which
she is compelled to perform there is
the driving of the oxen in. the fields
during the plowing season.; The story
itself is a powerful one, which car-
ries -the spectator from the broad
South African veldts to the drawing
rooms of the most aristocratic British
social leaders. Prices 5 and 10 cents.
•Tomorrow, Fannie Ward in “The
Years of the Locust.”
(Advertisement.)
THE GEM.
A new serial star of unusual charm,
beauty and talent will make her a;
pearance at the Gem today. She
Mollie King, one of the youngest
stars on the screen. A remarkable
story has been selected for the initial
appearance of Miss King. It is en-
titled "Mystery of the Double Cross,”
and you will find it contains enough
action to' satisfy the most ambitious
l‘fan.” The mystery concerns the
Expressing our own personal pref- Mentity of a ^ branded wlth the
erence in the matter, we had rather
enlist in the battle of flowers at San
Antonio Saturday. *
Our strawberry short cake average,
since the season opened, is about 98
per Cent. We explain the seeming. -,
slump by stating that we were sick
the first ten days of the strawberry
season and had to limit ourselves to
three meale a day.
Worse and worse. It looks now as lf‘
there won’t be any Turkfey left by
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mark of the double cross. The first
episode is entitled “The Mysterious
Lady in No. 7.” Start it today sure.
“The Common Sin,” featuring Helen
Gardner in a dual role of the Gypsy
, mother and her daughter, is a big
three-reel Gold Seal attraction. Also
lEddie Lyons and Lee Moran in “So'me'
Specimens,” Nestor comedy. Tonight
we give Mollie King photos to ladies.
(Advertisement.)
THE BEST.
Tonight, Francis X. Bushman and
Beverly Bayne, in the eighth chapter
of “The Great Secret,” the( Metro
dramatic serial supreme. This great
serial was produced under the per-
Inasmuch as the porch swing sea-
son is practically at hand we deem it
permissible to advise the dear sweet
youpg things that they should hot let ' &Qija^ supervision of W. Christy Ca*
any male man swing in their swing
until he promises to do his full duty
as a man and take up arms, when
called pn.
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‘The police have orders to
autp speeders and those who vio!
other provfsiohT^rTfie^fiafflc^o:
nantpe. Better play safe and keep your
money. And it will De advisable for
every driver of a motor driven ve-
hicle to read the new state, law, as-
printed in yesterday's Herald.
When you sing or whistle make it
‘The Star Spangled Banner.”
Spend your money in Palestine and
help make it a better town. And read
today’s news in today’s paper—The
Herald. •
A campaign against the fly and
mosquito, such as is proposed by the
Palestine high school pupils, ought to
result in great good to this town. An^
every one should help in swatting the
fly. Swat him now, while he is not
so numerous. ' •
A recent state law has outlawed
the cut-out. So, to play safe you had
better cut it out.
Mayor Wright has announced that
the city traffic laws are to be enforc-
ed to the letter. And that will be
some big job for this town, where so
many ignore the law.
The clean-up campaign to be inaug-
urated by the school children should
b« given every encouragement.
This is a democracy, therefore the
censorship on'the press during the
period of war is to be one of honor.
A high compliment to the fairness
and loyalty of the press, and otae that
the vast majority of papers will re-
spect.
The Texas legislators entrenched
themselves again at Austin today and
began another terrific gas campaign.
Phone 4-4-4 for au tanas of printing
. banne, who is recognized as one of
the really great directors in motion
pictures. Mr. Bushman is one of the
most popular actors and Miss Bayne
fs one of the most beautiful actresses
the screen. Better start this pic-
today—not too late now. It has
To get rimtttgg- ATsd to- ‘
night, two good Metro comedies, and
a beautiful Metro travelogue. “Not
how cheap, but how good.” Quality,
not quantity, is our motto. /
Tomorrow, Mabel Taliaferro in “A
Wife By Proxy,” in five acts.
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PROCLAMATION:
Wheeras, The 28th of April has
been designated by the Palestine pub-
*.lic free schools as clean-up day;
something similar and after the plan
o' two years ago. They will have
their junior mayors and other junior
officers visit every house in the city.
I ask the citizenship to encourage
and co-operate with the schools in
thib laudable work.
'i’he city will co-operate by begin-
ning on the following Monday morn-
ing, April 30, to move and haul cif
all trash and refuse collected.
The teams will begin Monday morn-
ing in the First Ward, and continue
until each of the wards, the 1st, 2nd,
3rd and 4th, have been visited.
The wagons will not return for any
trash after they have once worked a
street, so please have your trash out
early. Two years ago there was a
great deal of trash left for the reason
that it was not out on time.
Of course you can begin cleaning
up before the 28th if desired, but be
sure to have all trash out on the side
of the sidewalks or in alleys where
the wagons can reach it. by Monday,
the 30th.
This is intended for the colored
people as well as the white people.
Geo. A. Wright) Mayor.
$5 in Cash
will place this
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TONIGHT
FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN
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BEVERLY BAYNE
In the Eighth Episode of ••
“THE GREAT SECRET’
The Dramatic Serial Supreme.
Also Tonight two good Metro Comedies and
a beautiful Travelogue Picture.
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COMING^-TOMORROW—Mabel Taliaferro in “A WIFE BY PROXY,”
a METRO wonderplay in five acts.
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Chautauqua Plans
Have Been Completed
Nine days of happiness, patriotism
and instruction might describe the
Chautauqua which comes to Pales-
tine May 13. Plans have all been
completed, and the programs will
soon be in the hands of this people.
For Friday a great auto parade is be-
ing planned, in which it is hoped the
ladies of the Civic League and ‘citi-
zens will participate, . with autos
decorated. This will inaugurate the
advertising campaign.
Then on next Monday morning the
ticket committee will begin its cam-
paign for the sale of season tickets.
The program for the Chautauqua
will be exceedingly interesting for
this year, because1 of the unusual list
of star entertainers. There will be
several lecturers of national reputa-
tion. one whose coming will arouse
particular interest, being Senator
Helen Ring Robinson of Colorado, the
first woman to be elected as an U. S.
senator. In New .Haven, Conn., she
was pronounced by the leading news-
paper as “the most entertaining and
wittiest woman speaker who ever ap-
peared there.” ; -
"The Melting Pot” will probably be
the triumphant feature of the - big
Chautauqua. This is a drama of alien
American life. It ia the combined^ ex-
pression of the yearnings of millions
of alien hearts for that liberty ot
life and thought that native Ameri-
cans accept as their birthright with-
out wonder and sometimes without
gratitude.
Not when it was first produced, nor
at any *ime since, has there been a
time when this drama was so timely
as right now, and bo Mr. Charles F.
Horner has decided to produce it on
the chautauqua circuit, which includes
Palestine. It will be produced as it
was in New York. Mauy of the origi-
nal cast have been re-engaged.
The program includes such men as
Nels Darling, who will talk on com-
munity development, and Chancellor
Bradford, with his great lecture,
“America’s Destiny.” The musical
program includes the nationally fa-
mous Schildkrefs Orchestra which
has the happy faculty of pleasing its
audiences as probably no other musi-
cal company. Sam Schildkret him-
sef will be here with the orchestra.
The male quartet is one which has no
superior. There is also a company
of six young ladies who give a pro-
gram of Irish songs, stories and selec-
tions of wonderful merit.
Alton Packard the cartoonist an4 \i
entertainer will entertain and omtee
you. Through his entertainment, to©, f .
runs a line of good, wholesome, in-
spiring talk, which makes his program
one of instruction and inspiration as
well as interesting and humoriMlSk-
Laurant, the great magician, comes
to amuse and astound his audiences.
There are other musical companies,
other entertainers and other lectur-
ers but this preliminary announce-
ment indicates that a real feast is
coming to us On the 1917 Chautauqas^
Parade Mile Long.
The big parade Friday win be about
a mile long, and will be participated
in by all merchants and business peo-
ple, as well as everyone else. It will
form at the bungalow and on Springe
street at 5:30 In the afternoon. Be
sure to see it. Better still, join in,
and make of it the success the ladies
expect It to be.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES
AMONG GERMANS
REACH 4,180,966
London, April 17.—German casual-
ties as reported in the German official
casualty lists during the month of
March show that 54,803 were killed,
died of wounds or sickness or were
made prisoners or are missing, ac-
cording to a statement made public
here tonight.
The statement says the foregoing^
casualties added to those reported
previously bring the total given In
the German official lists since the be-
ginning of the war to 4rJ80,968, as
follows:
Killed or died of wounds 960,765,
died of sickness 63,920, prisoners or
missing 512,858, wounded 2,643,428.
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Hamilton, W. M. & Hamilton, H. V. Palestine Daily Herald (Palestine, Tex), Vol. 15, No. 311, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 18, 1917, newspaper, April 18, 1917; Palestine, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1025659/m1/4/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Palestine Public Library.