The Temple Daily Telegram (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 25, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 17, 1907 Page: 1 of 4
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TEMPLE, TEXAS, TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER
VOL 1,
ANY ARE 1 POOR
ESSIVE WERE
IN.
BABY BOY GIVEN
AWAY AT MAJESTIC
ced as to admit of the simple Indul-
gences for Christmas day
When first Mr. Stltt and his asso-
ciates In this work suggested the
Christmas poor-fund,there were many
who were honestly under the impres-
sion that there was no need for such
a fund—that there were none who
were so destitute. The foregoing In
stances are but two of the many more
found by Mr. Stltt and the Ministers
on the canvassing committee; all of
which goes tp prove again that those
of us fairly or even more better con
dttloned are prone to blindness of
the circumstances in which others
are laboring around us every day.
WEATHER FORECAST.
AND DESTITUTE
TEMPLE BRANCH NO. 177 GRAND
FRATERNITY HONOR THEIR
DEAD.
BLUE EYES—BLACK HAIR ARE
DESCRIPTIVE FEATURES
GIVEN
ANVASS FOE CHRISTMAS DISTRI
MITIOIS DEVELOPED THAT
TO BE AFACT
MrSTERT SHROUDS DETAILS
W. Stitt »y» in Some Initances
Were Found Absolutely No Food
and No Fuel in the House
Managers Lucai and Cut Say They
are Acting Withing Rights Pre-
scribed by Law.
TEMPLE
Is the Best and Moat Rapldly-Grow-
ing City in the State, and THE
TELEGRAM is its Representative.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
I There is to much truth in the old
faying "one half of the world knows
nothing of how the other half lives"
hat It will stand one more repetl-
ion here, as an Introductory to relat
In? the results of the canvass being
made by Mr. E. W. Stltt, Rev. Father
p. A. Heckman, Rev. E. C. Seaman.
Editor R- 0. Qresham and the Pas-
tor's Association, in connection with
the Christmas poor-fund for distri-
bution of the necessities of life and
the simple luxuries of childhood so
.'ear to the tiny tots at this season
of the year.
The canvass of the city was con-
ducted all of last week; and has not
been entirely completed In some
of the districts as assigned. To men-
tion just a few of the cases found, as
stated by Mr. Stltt, in one of the out-
lying Western districts of this city
a widowed mother with her two chil-
dren were found without a pound of
food in the house, and not a stick of
fuel on the premises. In other words,
it was a race between starvation and
death by expoeure—with both prob-
ably making the finish together. Re-
turning to the city, Mr. Stitt imme-
diately ordered sent to the place
sufficient of the substantial* of life
to tide them ov«r a apace of thirty
days and a load of wood as fuel. This
same family will be remembered
again on the regular distribution
which la to be made next Tuesday ev-
enlnjjpthe eve of Christmas.
^Another section of the city, a
fami^yraa found under circumstan-
ces similar in nature; thee* were pro-
vided for temporarily, and will be
remembered Tuesday evening with
the many others not so circumstan-
Poor-Fund Assuming Satisfactory
Proportions.
Mr.Stitt reports very satisfactory
progress In completing the Christmas
poor-fund subscription list; and has
a snug sum in the bank on that ac-
count.
By not later than tomorrow he
expecta to have reports from all of
the canvassing committee, and im-
mediately the purchasing of supplies
to be distributed will be commenced.
As previously stated, Manager Craig
of the Harvey House has generously
donated one of his sample rooms on
South First .street to be used for as-
sembling the supplies for the grand
distribution which will take place
Christmas eve.
Incidentally, It Is to be stated that
the purchasing of the supplies and
articles for distribution Is far from
the least of the problems In this mat-
ter, In fact, no doubt it will prove
t'-e most tedious—at least requiring
more thought and attention than all
the other details.
Pastor's Association Meeting.
A ipeclal meeting of. the Pastor's
Association was heli) yesterday fore-
noon at 19 o'clock at the Christian
Church. There were present Rever-
ends C. H. Nash, D. D„ simeon Shaw
J. W. Green, C. F. Mayer, E. C. Sea-
man. and Father JP. A. Heckman.
The principal business of the meet
ing was to glvf consideration to the
details under Jielr charge in con-
nection with tjhe Christinas poor-
fund. The flnt) reports of their can-
vasses In districts previously assign-
ed them will he completed and made
to Mr. Stitt by not later than tomor-
row.
PROGRESSIVE CLUB
WHE MRS. ononiTH
The Progressive Club will meet
this afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs.
Wm. Glnnuth on North Main street
Read Our BIG ad
on the 4th Page
Cut Pt Ice* On All
Suits and Overcoats
Matthews Brothers
Tell-The-Truth Clothiers.
Open at Night
y Buy your TOYS and PRESENTS now
RACKET STORE
Wholesale end Retell Toys.
I
*
I
MAKE *
YOVR
Faithful Friend*!
Horses
and Mules
A Ceristmas pres-
ent of a SET of Harnrass or a PAIR OF GOOD
COLLARS from F. L. 600DWIN. :: :: ::
If you will get my prices you will buy. Gome and see
me. Yours for horse Glothing and Mule Jewelry.
OOODWIN
A blue-eyed Infant of the mascul-
ine persuasion will be given away
next Saturday afternoon at the Ma-
jestic Theatre by the proprietors of
that amusement place, Messrs. Lucas
and Car. The only other descriptive
feature given out at this time is that
the baby Is four months old, and has
black hair—further than that neith-
er of the gentlemen named were
found Inclined to be Interviewed yes-
terday for publication at this time.
Say Th<!y are Within Their Legal
Rights.
When a glancing rumor struck a
Telegram representative while on his
rounds yesterday, that a baby was to
be given away at the Majestic, he
was Inclined to treat it as a Joke.
There was, however, about the pro-
position a tinge of seriousness—some
thing out of the ordinary, that he
concluded he had better follow it up,
and get at what truth there might
be In the rumor. Accordingly he
called at the Majestic and finding
Mr. Carr, one of the proprietors, he
was questioned as to whether the re-
port Is based on facts.
"It is," replied Mr. Carr. "the In-
fant will be given away at the mat-
inee performance next Saturday af-
ternoon."
"Bat where on the face of the
round globe have you got hold of a
baby that you can give away under
circumstances?" the Telegram man
now excitedly asked; "and aren't you
liable to have the clutches of the law
on you for attempting such an un-
usual disposition of a youngster—and
how about the 'Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty of Young Child-
ren,' represented by the good ladies
of the town—and you'd better look
out for the preachers, they'll be on
you like an avalanche of wrath be-
fore the week's half gone" went on
the Telegrammlst.
"Now, don't let that worry you
any of It or anything else," replied
Mr. Carr. "As to the source from
which we pet this young one, that Is
at this time. Suffice to say, however,
a matter we prefer not to discuss just
it is a very fine specimen, healthy In
condition, with an appetite up to th
standard. It has blue eyes, from
whlc^ the light of Innocence (when
not asleep) dances merrily. The col-
or of Its hair Is black. The forego-
ing can be stated as the principal
descriptive features," said Mr. Carr:
The guardians of this Infant gave
as their reason for turning it over
to us for disposition in this wav.that
the present hard season as the resuR
of the continued wet spell and the
financial stringency has made it nec-
essary for them to be rid of the bur-
den. They have offered it to many
of the private homes in the city and
even , to several charitable organisa-
tions and orphan homes; all stating
they could not possibly accept it just
at this time, principally on account
of crowded conditions.'
Before deciding on this action,'
continued Mr. Carr, "we consulted
the proper authorities respecting
what rights we have in the matter,
and were advised that In carrying
out our plan, w« would be doing noth
ing In violation of the laws of the
land, nor In mutilation of the finest
sensibilities. This being the season
of the year when gift-making is ab-
sorbing the thought and attention of
everyone, we thought it especially
appropriate; and are convinced who-
ever Is to be the fortunate one In re-
ceiving this youngster next Saturday
afternoon—their Christmas day will
be the more happy thereby."
Considerable Mystery Surrounds the
Matter.
I'nable to secure more than the
foregoing meager Information from
Messrs. Lucas and Carr of the Majes-
tic, the Telegram man continued in
search of details through other sour-
ces; but was as unsuccessful therein
as before. Thinking perhaps Mr.
Stltt or Father Heckman, while mak-
ing their Christmas poor canvass, or
other Ministers had found the little
one in destitute circumstances and
hit upon this method for locating it
In a good home, the gentlemen named
were besought for further light on
the subject; and both relied—"You
aren't talking to me; what you state
Is the first we have heard of the pro-
position." i
It would seem consequently there is
nothing to do but await developments
Ai Orator "In Memoriam" Sunday Af-
ternoon, He Paid Beautiful Tri-
bute to "Fraternal Tie."
Washington, Dec. 19.—West Texas
North; R*in or mow; wanner.
West Texas Sonth; increasing
cloudiness; warmer.
Louisana; wanner; partly cloudy.
State of Oklahoma; wanner and
probably rain.
least of It Is unusual. Messrs. Lu-
cas and Carr say they have no fears
of being called on respecting the mat-
ter from County Judge Butler, Dis-
trict Attorney RobinSon, or other of-
ficials representing the majesty of the
law; nor, even, ladies of Clubdom
who may be inclined to take a hand
in the matter; and that being so,the
Majestic s management MAY be able
to carry through their plans as above
stated.
Ltd
mMDEILS
The deals in Temple and Bell and
Falls couaty dirt aggregating an ex-
change of values upwards of $14,000
were closed yesterday by Mr. L. W.
Johns, real estate broker In this city.
The first of the deals to be mention
ed was the sale by Mr. W. W. Jones
of his Bentley Hill residence prop-
erty to Mr. E. A. Ltsonbee, carrier
on Rural Route No. 2 from the Tem-
ple ' pofct offloe. "rtie consideration
paid for the property by Mr. Lisonbe
was $1,700. He purchased the prop-
erty for family residence' purposes,
and by the first of the year will be
occupying it as such.
The property consists of two lots
measuring over all $0x140 feet and
is well Improved with a five room cot-
tage, stable, etc.
Flint, Cheeves and Tyson in Big Deal
In the second of the transactions
named by Mr. Johns which he promot
ed to its consummation, was the sale
by Messrs. A. L. Flint and Pat E.
Cheeves, both of this city, to Mr. W.
E. Tyson, a farm consisting of 193
acres located in Falls county on the
Temple and Lott country road, valu-
ed at $8,000.
In this transaction, Mr. Tyson con-
veyed to Messrs. Flint and Cheeves
improved property located in Helden
helmer' valued at $2,000. The ag-
gregate exchange of values all told
In this deal were stated as $10,000.
Mr. Tyson who purchases the Falls
county farm has been a resident of
Bell county up to the present time,
residing about three miles east of
Temple. H» proposes in the near fu-
ture to locate on his Falls county
property, which means a splendid ac-
quisition to the citizenship of Falls,
and a loss In the same respect to Bell
county.
NOTICE.
Owing to the continued advance
in the price of material and labor we
will on January 1st 1908, advance
the price on some lines of work to
conform to the price list adopted by
The Blacksmiths' Association, at Bel-
ton, Nov.'18th, 1907. Horseshoeing
plain $1.25 and resetting 86 cents.
Old shoes furnished by ourselves, 90
cents. We regret to take the step
pa the present price has been in ef-
fect for years, but owing to the pres-
ent prices we are forced to do so.
KNIGHT and LIVINGSTON.
Temple, Texas.
AJESTIC THBATRE#****
Hie Majestic Theatre
Continuous Performances From
t to 5 p.m. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
««weee
PICTURES MONDAY n
The Clock maker's Secret
An Unfaithful Wife
The Modern Hercules
The Up» and Downs of a Hat
SONGS
"The Heart you Lost in
Maryland You'll Find in
Tennessee."
"I'm Sighing for You."
The services "In Memoriam" con-
ducted at the First Christian Church
at 3 o'clock last Sunday afternoon by
the officers and members of Temple
Braneh No. 177, Grand Fraternity,
were beautiful and Impressive of the
purpose to which the hour was de-
voted—"The Living Doing Honor to
Their Dead."
The edifice of the church was fill-
ed at the hour named by a large re-
presentation of the local Branch and
with the friends of the members. De-
corations were simple, and without
ostentation as to detail.
The Program.
The services were commenced by
the officers of the Branch Comman-
der W. C. Brown, Past Commander
Dr. C. H. Brown. Vice Commander
Mrs. W. R. Sherwood and Regent
Mrs. Mary Green (representing the
four stations) marching to their
places on the rostrum to the organ
processional by Miss Maude Chart-
rand.
The opening prayer by Rev. F. W.
O'Malley was followed by a special
vocal selection by Mrs, J. Kamer. In
this rendition, the note of sympathy
ever In Mrs. Kamer's songs was nev-
er before more beautifully produced.
Miss Lillie B. Adrian's selection for
vocal solo—"The Vacant Chair"—
was especlaly appropriate tothe hour
and her rendition was full and sweet
with the Under pathos suggested by
the beautiful lines,
Mrs. Frank Hleronymus was heard
to splendid advantage In a selection
for violin soJo—%weet and low and
beautifully adapted to the program.
Exquisite were the tones produced
from the violin by Mrs. Hleronymus,
and her tecntque was equal to the
movement, whether brilliant or for
soothing touch.
Much disappointment resulted
from the inability by reason of illness
of Mrs. George Matthews to fill her
part on the program in vocal solo se
lection. Her number had been an-
ticipated with keen pleasure; and
that she was unable to appear caused
much regret on the part of all.
"Brotherhood of Man."
The "Brotherhood of Man" was the
key-note sounded both by Rev. B. A.
Hodges In a brief introductory ad
dress: and by Hon. Will W. Hair in
his memorial address.
Briefly stated, Mr. Hair dwelt on
the fact that in all Orders, secret in
nature, whther it be of Masonry.Odd
Fellowship—all in fact, nonetheless
applying to the Order of the Grand
Fraternity, the Brotherhood of Man
was accentuated In a fie that more
than binds. That two men wearing
on their watch chains or coat lapels
the inslgna of some fraternal order
means those men are brothers to each
other, to a great extent and in many
more ways than men can be in the
ordinary walks of life without the tie
of blood between them. That frater-
nallsir extends even further back-
ward ' the course of time than the
era of Christianity, citing, as an il-
lustration, King Solomon and his fam
ous temple and the part In Masonry
they occupy.
Splendid,tribute to the Grand Fra-
ternity was paid by Mr. Hair as an
Order ranking high—second to none
In fact In the realm of Fraternallsm.
To the Honored Dead, Mr. Hair re-
ferred in terms gentle and beautiful
to their memories; kept alive In the
hearts of the living like the never-
falling springs of Eternal Life—
"their memory endureth forever."
In short. Mr. Hair's address was a
masterful effort—an oratorical gem.
reflecting with additional honors up-
on him as a Thinker and Speaker.
The services were brought to a
close by the rendering ensemble—-
"God Be With You Till We Meet
Again;" and tjfe benediction pro-
nounced by Rev. F. W. O'Malley.
Case Still Pending.
Dallas, Dec. 16.—Argument was
not finished today In the Pullman
case before United States Judge Meek
and is not likely to be finished before
tomorrow. The Pullman company Is
seeking to enjoin the Texas Railroad
Commission from enforcing its order
for a reduction of Pullman car char-
ges In Texas.
Among the lawyers opposing the
State are Frank Andrews, H. M. Gar-
wood and Jake Wolters of Houston.
DALLAS II SUB
PORI OF ENTRY
MILLS COUNTY RE-
INS IN DRY BELT
ELECTION YESTERDAY GAVE
PROS A DECIDED VICTORY
IN WESTERN COUNTY.
QUIET SAVE ONE SMALL SCRAP
Special to The Telegram:
Washington, Dec. 16.—Failure of
the house today to Increase the dem-
ocratic representative on post offices
and agricultural committees killed
the chances of Mr. Beall to get on
the agricultural committee. Mr.
Garner on postoffice and Mr. Moore
on foreign affairs committees.
Mr. Beall introduced bills today
asking Dallas a sub-port of entry,and
for public building at ^axahachle,
Hillsboro and Ennis.
Congress voted to adjourn for the
holiday recess from Dec. 21 to Jan.6.
Oklahoma senators were sworn in
today, under drawing R. I. Owen has
the long term, expiring 1913 and T.
P. Gore short term, expiring 1909.
The Country Boxes Go Wet, While
the Larger Placet Go Pro—A Pe-
culiar Condition of Affairs.
THE IPi GROWS
E
Beaumont, Dec. 16.—Judge Bry-
ant of the United States court,made
no order tonight In the Watere-Plerce
case and litigations Is still In a de-
cidedly complex and uncertain sit-
uation. Judge Bryant stated that
"in his opinion Receiver Dorchester
should prepare to close up the re-
ceivership." Thia Is Interpreted by
some to mean that Judge Bryant con-
templates vacating the Federal re-
ceivership. Should he do this and
the mandate of the Texas Supreme
Court be carried Out by District
Judge Wilcox and State receiver Eck-
hardt be discharged, there would
then be no receiver for the Waters-
Pierce Company.
MORTUARY MATTERS.
T. E. Elliott, Troy. '
The funeral services for Mr. T. E.
Elliott, whose death occurred Sunday
morning at the late resindence at
Troy, were conducted yesterday af-
ternoon at the City Cemetery in this
city, Interment taking place there.
The remains were accompanied by
a large concourse of relatives and
friends; arriving on the Southbound
afternoon train.
The services were conducted by
Reverends F. W. O'Malley and Simeon
Shaw; and were impressive in na-
ture.
C. R. Blizzard.
The remains of C. R. Blizzard,
whose death occurred here last week
were interred at the City Cemetery
yesterday; the Rev. E. C. Seaman of
Christ Episcopal Church officiating.
Special to The Telegram;
Goldthwalte, Tex., Dec. 16.—The
prohibition campaign which has been
waged so strenuously In Mills coun-
ty for the past ten days came to a
close tonight, and resulted in a hea-
vy prohibition majority. Both sides
fought hard and had several speak-
ers of state-wide prominence In the
field. The antls closed their cam-
paign Saturday night, as far as any
speech making was concerned, but
the pros conducted sveeral services
Sunday, Including a big rally Sunday
night, addressed by Dr. G. C. Rankin
of Dallas.
Fair weather prevailed throughout
the county yesterday, and a large
vote was cast, the pro majority prob-
ably being 250.
Goldthwalte, the county seat of
Mills county, and the largest voting
box, went dry by over two to one,
the majority being 135. Mullln, the
next largest box went pro by 117.
Center City and Star the next larg-
est boxes gave small pro majoriti-
es. All the other country boxes gave
small antl majorities, Insufflslent to
overcome the tremenduous lead gain-
ed In the bigger boxes. As will be
seen, Goldthwalte and Mulllns, the
town boxes, went dry, while the smal-
ler country came in with Wet major-
ities—a reverse of the general con-
ditions, these two places having had
saloons at former periods. The coun-
ty was previously dry.
The election went off with little
excitement, the dtsiurbing feature
being a cutting scrape at Payne, a
small box, the Incident occurring ab-
out the time of the opening of the
polls, the trouble being over the se-
lection of a judge of election.
Notice!
ALL KINDS OF HOMEMADE CAND-
IES AND CHOCOLATES.
PERSIAN DATES AND SMYRNA
FIGS.
EVERTHING NICE AND FRESH.
HOT AND COLD DRE*K8
IMPORTANT MEETING FIRST
M. E. CHOIR TONIGHT
All members of the First M. E.
Church choir are requested to be
present tonight at 7:30 o'clock at
the residence of Mrs. John Culpep-
per on North Second street. Busi-
ness of utmost Importance will be
presented for attention.
OlppiaoCandf
Next Door to W. S. Callaway's
We Know Our Success
depends upon our ability to please you, there-
fore we have carefully selected our stock. We
have presents that will make mother happy,
presents that will make papa smile, presents
that will make your best girl's eyes sparkle
with joy and presents for your best fellow
that will make him think there is just one girl.
An opportunity to show you is all we ask.
Bonner Bros., fisSfi
AT GRESHAM & COUTRETS.
JUDGE M
S SlU MB!
Dallas. Dec. 16.—News from the
home of Judge John N. Henderson
State court of criminal appeal* at
midnight. Is to the effect that Judge
Henderson's" "condition is critical,
but hope of recovery is not yet aban-
We are Offering
Some Unusual Bargains in Diamond Goods for
Holiday Gifts. Never was our Stock more
complete in every Department from a 25c
Collar Button ta a $1000 Brooch.
Next Week will be hightime you were!sel-
ecting XIWAS PRESENTS-Well take care of
them uttil the Holidays for you—call and look
the Stock Over—then you will be convinced
teat we have the 6oods--Every Article En.
6raved FREE;
Crawford Jewelry Co.
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