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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-09-12
WILD COSSACk RIDERS.
Two Americans Saw Them Break Winter
Camp In TurkestSn.

Two Americans Saw Them Break a Winter
Camp In Turlzestan.
Messrs. Allen and Sachtleben, who
went around the world on bicycles, give
the following account Of one Of their
experiences in Turkestan:
One Of the chief incidents of our
pleasant sojou1n was afforded by Gov
ernor Ivanof. We were invited to head
the procession of the Cossacks On their
annual departure fOr their summer en-
campneut IN the mountains. After the
usual religious ceremony they fled out
from the city parade ground Being IN
avoidab1y detained for a few moments,
we did not come up Until some time
after the column had started. AS We
dashed by to the front with the Ameri
can and Russian flags futtering side by
side from the handle bars, cheer after
cheer arose from the ranks, and even
the governor and his party dotted their
caps in Acknowledgement
At the camp We were favored with
special exhibition Of horsemanship. By
a single twist of the reins the steeds
would fall to the ground, and their rid
ers crouch down behind them as a bull
wark in battle. Then, dashing forward
at full speed, they would spring to the
ground and leap back again into the
saddle, OF hanging by their legs would
reach over and pick up handkerchief,
cap or a soldier supposed to be wound
ed. All these movements we photo
graphed with our camera
Of the endurance Of these Cossacks
and their hirghiz horses we had a prac-
neal test oveT1akinSa Co5sack courier
in the early part of days journey, he
became so interested in the velocipede,
as the Russians call the bicycle, that he
determined to see as much of it as pos
sible. He staid with Us the whole
day, over a distance Of So miles His
chief compensation was in witnessing
the surprise of the natives, to whom he
would shout across the fields to come
and see the tomasha, adding in e1plana-
ton that we were the American gentle
men who had ridden all the way from
America Our speed was not slow, and
frequently the poor fellow would have
to resort to the whip Or shout: ''Slow-
y, gentlemen. Ny horse is tired. The
town is not far away. 1t is not necessa-
~ to hurry so. -
The fact is that in all OUT experience
we found no horse Of even the famed
Kirghiz Or Turcoman breed that could
travel with the same ease and rapidly
as ourselves even over the most ordina-
" road Century.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-09-12
The Three Heaviest Men.

The three heaviest men of whom any
mention is made in history were Miles
Darden Of Tennessee, Lewis Cornelius
Of Pennsylvania and Daniel Lambert of
England. Darden died in 1857. When
in health. he was feet 6 inches in
height and weighed over 1000 pounds
/ have no record of the date of the death
Of Cornelius, which occurred in Pike
county, Pa, but the account says that
he was born in 1894. When in his
prime, he measured s feet 2 inches
around the waist, was feet tall and
weighed Gas e pounds Daniel Lambert
was an English freak of the early part
Of the century and died in june, 1909.
He was Of average height, but weighed
739 pounds.-St- Louis Republic.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-09-12
oeao on rs.e HELD or exT1tE

Dead - the field OF battle. Still 10 ssek
Rsnembrsnce here when We have sums
3rum here.
Oh, nay our l2test deed ourselves bespoAk
And hreathe about the world cur wonted
cheer.
Dead on the field of battle. Heaven send
If trust was given us we Keep that trust.
II brave, we may be braveunto the end,
So valor shall be kiadled from our dust
On some still morn, at calling of the roll,
When storm and stress for me are well
gone by.
Amid the silence may some caInrade soul
Dead On the field OF battle" then reply.
Edith NJ Thomas in Youths Companion
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-09-12
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with cosbsseness, wind
ana pam il the stan-
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ourhed sleep, sou4l find
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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-09-12
A Boston Confession.

Sometimes it seems as If the New
York and Chicago jibes at Boston and
their notion of the sort of conversation
common here are not so baseless as they
usually seem. Its undoubtedly rue that
one young girl who told another the
other day that she had read Emerson
until she was tired Of him and Ionged
for something new and refreshing
was recommended by her friend to Try
Epictetus because of his nice short
sentences, and Rants Critique of
Pure Reason, because IL 80
much like Mrs Blank q sd Id
lures. Boston Trznscrip ts
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-09-12

what you want-t5zay in size. sugar-coaIed.
pleasant 70 take and pleasant in the way
they act. They tone up and strengthen the
lining membranes OF the stomach and bow
chs, and do permanent good.
TO prevent, relieve, and cure Biliousness,
Dizziness, Constipation, Sour Stomach, Sick
or Bilious Headaches, ana Indigestion, take
DR.. Flercefs Pellets, II they're not salts
factory, il every way and IN every case
you have yorr money back.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-09-12

The a CID reliable DR.. Saga's CatarFtll
Remedy has been sold Tor thirty years, Has
cured thousands, agsl cure yo4.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

The Citizens national bank is one
OF WaNahachie's fine Institutions, and
Its stockholders are among the fore
most citizens OF this place The COM
panys new building Is a splendid. two
story structure. the iuost Imposing one.
perhaps, in WaXahachie The bank
occupies the first floor with as attrac-
tive quarters as can probably be shown
by any other banking house in Texas.
1t is simply impossible, even were 1t
necessary, to describe the elegance Of
the Interior Great expense was taken
by the company In providing the bank
with their new double vault, which ex-
hibits splendid piece of workman
ship, as well as their elegant burglar
proof and tire-proof safe The doors
OF the vault weigh 1000 pounds, have a
time clock, and are closed by means
Of levers. Without going into a tedious
detailed description, ii can safely be
said that there is no banking institu-
tion In the country better equipped
Tor conducting business than the Citi-
Gems national. Its capital is 500, 600,
Mr.; o, Il. Dunlap Is president and
j. w. Ferris vice president. and It.
a. Ferris cashier These gentlemen
are leading citizens OF Waxahachie.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

The city of waxahachie is favored
In rs government. having efficient and
trustworthy officers. Mr.. p. A. DuBose
is the present mayor, who has been
several times honored by this office.
lie stands high here as private citi-
zen, Is cordial to visitors and gives to
public enterprises with a liberal hand.
In concluding this account OF WaNa-
NAchie, the writer feels that he cannot
80 too much IN praise OF this beauti-
fusT.ttle city and It's enterprlsing peo-
pie. The city Is now prosperous and
steadily growing and offers a good
field for the investment Of capital and
the establishment Of Industrial enter
pTises. For further particulars regard
ing the advantages OF Waxnhachle.
parties desiring information are re-
ferrod 20 the enterprlslng firms OF
which mention has been previously
mnde In theRe columns.
Below Il given an account OF some OF
the leading buslneBs firms and promi-
nent cltizeng OF this city. They are
the representative men OF Wnxahnchie,
sho. REGARDLESS Of direct private benefit.
literally aid public enterprises looking
70 the best interests Of their city and
Ellis county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

The above named gentleman is the
present county treasurer Of Ellis county
and n leading citizen Of Waxahacbie.
lie was born In Dale county. Ala.
reared on the farm and educated prin-
clpally In the common schools of his
native state. Coming TO Texas when
but 81 years Of age, he located in
Houston county and engaged In farm
Ing. He afterward removed TO this
county, settling on Onion creek. where
he again followed agricultural pursuits
until 1883. at which time he went to
Ennis and accepted clerkship In a
mercantile house, successfully follow
INK this work untl elected 10 his pres
ent office in 1892 Although hnvIng
held this office but one term no on
Joys the reputation here OF having
competently filled his responsible posi-.
ton. and is now candidate for The
office. with no competition In the nelI
the best proof OF the estimation IN
which he ls held, In 1879 Mir. Nflyeii
was married TO Miss Bessie Chainbers
a cultured and refined lady OF ArlFan,
sas. Mr.. Mizell has -four children Nv
ing and two deceased. Ifis fauii,,
here are among the best respected IN
WaNahachie. 80
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

II Is not an easy task TO present by
description clear and correct idea
OF this. one Of Texas brightest and
busiest little cities. No attempt will
be made TO give an extended account
Of It's early history. as the object here
~ rather to deal with It's modern life
Yet WuNahachio has a history perhaps
as Interesting as many of the placeB
more noted In the annals OF Texas.
There II nothing in its modern, In
duatrial life which might offer even
suggestion that this busy city stands
upon what was once the camping
ground Of the Indian. Yet such Is
the case, and although WaXahachie re-
ceiNes It's name meaning Cow Greek In
NE Indian tongue from white man,
ita origin Bprang from the little stream
on whose banks 1t stands, named by
a people who are rapidly becoming cX-
tnct, and whose deeds and life viii
soon remain only IN tradition
The town site OF the business portion
Of WaNahachie was originally owned
by u. w. Rogers, who In 1916 set
tied upon ana later patented this plat
Of land. HIS first cabin WIS erected on
the spot now occupied by the Barnes
hotel He was largely instrumental in
recurring for WaXahachie the county
scat, and on the organization OF the
county, his cabin, AXIS. being the
only building then making pnlntial pre-
tensions. IL was used for almost every
Kind OF public meeting, including
preaching. elections. etc. In this cabin
WA held the nrst session OF the county
court
II would, perhaps not be interest
ms reading 10 trace IN detail the
growth of Waxahachie from IT'S carly
beginnings. Although this city has
never had what ~ known as a boom. :"
yet ITS progress has from the start
been stendy and sure. II now has
a population estimated at about 5000.
with fne public buildings aud hand
some residences. II is located In very
nearly the center Of the county, on the
beautiful little creek of the same name
There Is, perhaps no city Of it's size
IN the state whose streets present such
"A scene OF busy life as those OF Waxa-
hachie. Farmers from every portion OF
the county come here TO do their prin-
clpnl trading. and tho public square
ana business streets nre thronEpd with
people. with horses, farm wagons, car
riugcs, etc.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

MIR, Thompson, whose name appears
ahoNe, Is one OF WnNahachies best
citizens, and although sim n young
man IN years, can yet be said TO be
an old resident OF Ellis county. having
MADE this his adopted home for more
than twer ~ years.
Born In 1919 In Dickson county. Ten
nessee, he is descended from one Of
the hrst families OF that state. His fa-
ther' Amos r, Thompson. as well as
ms mother. were both natives of Ten
hessee. In 1870 the family emigrated
TO Texas. Mr., Thompson. the subject
OF ms article, was reared on a farm
biG r'ceNed but sommor school edu-
sauon, 70 which he has added a more
prsotical education in the experiences OF
u BUSINESS life. He early embarked In
business for himself, engaging first in
ugrieultmal pursuits. but Afterwards
removed to the city or Wnxahncbio
ara connected himself with the ner-
camille establishment of w. ]. II Ross
20. Later he engaged In the drug
business with j. r. Wheatley and pr
80 IT, ". conner, continuing in the bus
,i.ss' LOT hnout three years. He still
Mt , uttered the grain and implement
BUSINESS rs member OF the firm OF
INC mpson' Wheatloy 6 Pickett
IN 1874 his father was taken by tho
nhi,l Or death from his beloved family.
hnu me care Of his mother brnthers
ana sisters devolved upon Mr.. Thomn-
son. In him they have found not oniy,
son and brother. but n guardian as
Meli. lie mas used his own private
n,ssns IN giving his younger brothers
9nn SISTERS the advantages of a good
education. Mr.. Thomson is a so1u
uate Tor the county clerksbln In tbo
supporters. many warm
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

The gentleman named above is the
present efficient county collector Of
Ellis county and prominent citizen
Of WaNahechie. Mr.. Cunnally was
borp 1851. in Blouut county. Ala. He
received a good. practical education in
some Of the principal schools of Ar
kansas, and came TO Texas In 1873. To-
eating In Ellis county. and engaging
nrat In farming; aftorward connected
himself with large implement house
In Dallas, where he remained for four
years. Later Mr., Connally worked in
the county collectors office for
two years, up to the time
Of his election. November. 1Sg2,
He entered on a fortunate matrimonial
venture In 1871 gaining the hand Of
Miss Josie Wilson. os Arkansas. They
have now six children. four boys and
two girls. Mr.. Counallv by his expe-
l1ence In the office OF collector has
become well fitted for this responsible
position, and has 20 far occupied the
office to the satisfaction OF the public,
He ia candidate for reelection. ana
Will probably be called on by the people
Of this county TO serve their interests
for at least another term. MFR. Con-
nally shows public spirit, and gives a
ready support to merltorlous enter
prises
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

Mr.. j. NJ. Meredith, the present sherlu
OF Ellis county, is a native son having
been born in the city of Waxahachie,
December. 1855. He was educated
principally in the public schools of this
city. mainly In what was known al
that time as Maryion college, but the
greater part of his education WIS oD-
tanned In practical business nte.
When still young man, he embarkeu
IN the stock business. but IN rev
years entered the Office Of the county
sheriff as deputy, under W, d. Ryburn.
where he remained almost continuously
until his election IN 1892. Having now
had fifteen ycnrs experience In TINS re-
sponsible position, he "a thoroughly ac-
qualnted with all the affairs OF the Of
flee and doubtless fills 1t with muoh
more efficiency than any other man
could do whatever might be his ability
in other respects. In 1856, Mr.. Meredith
became married TO Miss Claudia j..
Braly Of Arkansas. mn estlmable young
lady, descended from IA good family.
His matrimonial venture has proved a
fortunate one In more than one respect.
Mrs. Meredith takes great interest in
her husbands business AS sheriff. and
gives him much valuable assistance In
his Office In conclusion Mr. Meredith
Is reputed here 10 be well qualified
for his business and has already shown
himself to be capable and trustworthy.
In valuable public enterprises he liber-
ally stands In with his fellow-citlzens
to push forward the interests OF WaXa-
hachie and Ellis county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

Mr.. Givens is the present capable
superintendent OF Ellis county. lie
was born in 1923, In Morgan county.
Ala, was reared on farm until the
age OF 22, receiving his early train
Ing In the common schools. He gained
his educatioS under great difficulties,
continuing his studies while working
on the farm. and afterward engaging
IN teaching he took what opportunities
were offered to pursue his studies,
finally finishing his education by a
two years course In the University Of
Mississippi He entered the ministry
NJ the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church at tho age Of 90, and devoted
many years to that work, stu hold
ing his connection with that church.
He was engaged for four years in a
female seminary In Arkansas. until
the beginning Of the war, when he
entered the Confederate army MS n
prlvatc being afterward promoted to
the chaplaincy OF the Fifteenth Ar
kansas regiment Of volunteers He
took part in number Of important
engagements around Corinth and other
plnces, He came to WaNahachle in
1867
Mr. Glvens has been twice married
His present wlfe's maiden name was
Miss Matte A. Holloway. He has
some promising sons. grown to man
hood. occupying now prominent posi-
tons
Mr. Givens enjoys the esteem 81 the
people Of this city and county and
has q reputation h-re OF having made
mn efficient superintendent. He was
hrss appointed TO this position in 1883.
and has been twice placed there again
by the voice Of the people.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

FOR many years now the almost limit
less resources OF the South have been
attracting capital and enterprise, not
only from the Eastern states but from
Europe and other portions OF the civil
ICED world. Especially hu8 this been
true In recent years since tho bitterness
OF feeling necessarily occasioned by our
unfortunate ciyil war has largely dis
appeared. without now considering
The Justice OF the cause for which the
people of the South no bravcly fought.
perhaps the result at least OF that un-
happy struggle Is best as II is. This
beautiful laud. the newer South, once
desolated by the tragedies and incl
dents Of war has gained more than It
ever lost. The slave has gone. but the
factory has come. New enterpriees anu
Industries have been Of late years rap
idly developing In every portion OF It's
territory, and even yet It's people are
only at the Threshold OF the grnndcr
progress which ~ TO fuliill the destiny
OF this southern land. The great state
OF Texas 10 not least 20 be considered
in this Industrial development a vast
area. within whose borders half dozen
Now England states might be lost,
bho lies here, mighty empire, rich iii
ali the resources which go TO make UP
a great and prosperous commonwealth.
II Is not The purpose. nor would IL be
possible to give here description OF
The state Of Toyas at large; but those nj
a distance who may be seeking newer
or better fields for the Investment OF
their capital or the employment OF their
labor may md some pleasure ln learn
ing OF the resources OF the banner
county OF this empire stnte. and Of
wNxuhachle, ite buHtllng, busy cap
itul certainly not cxceicd In tho South
for beauty, proRroaa and prosperity.
In every contest for supremacy with
her sister counties Ellis has proudly
carried on the honors. and It Is doubt
ful whether. Alphabetically considered.
she has any peer In any part OF the
United States, II may, therefore. be
Of some Interest to acquire knowledge
of the resources Of this nne county, in
Its soil, climate, productions, etc.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

Judge d, Il. Singleton Is the present
county Judge OF Ellis county, and 70
wen and favorably known In this SEQ
ton. The judge enjoys the distinction
or being native son, having been
born In EMS county January, 1ssi
Reared on n farm, he received his
early instruction in common schools
of the county. but his most valuable
education has doubtless boon gained
IN tho more practical fields OF the
business world-an education gener.
ally nluch moro useful for the battle or
me than thHt attained under the urod-
tape discipline OF many OF our anhoi-
Aeuc institutions. He began the studv
OF Jaw under Judge Albert Langley In
iS'S, who was ut that timo count,,
nudge or Ellis county. He WINS nd-
mitted TO the bar In 1881 at the on
uhofulnNiilN early age OF twenty
and was obliged 10 have tho liz
ahiuty of HIS minority rcmo,sd
by the district court IN oraor
TO become eligible for admission. 10
entered the practice of his profession
ufet AZ WaNahGNhie, but moved lator
20 Ennis, where ne remained until m.
pointed to his present ofiice. His first
sesaion OF court has Just roccntI,
closed aud the writer has heard ire
quen comments by the people here
Us 10 the able and impartial manner
In which he discharged the duties =,
MS oiice and handled the legal ouas.
lions brought before him. He il n
candidate for the county iudEahtn H.,
the coming election, and will Proclaim.
pc called on by the people to continue
ms usefulness IN that Office. The iudee
u n christian and Il esteemed bv III,
people OF Waxahachie.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-14

The surface Of this county Is almost
one vast level plain, running In q few
localities Into beautiful undulating
prairie. The richness OF the noi cannot
BE- surpuBsed. Il r. doubtful IL inc best
Atoll az Illinois. about which no much
has been said and written. can COM
pure with that Of Ellis county In depth.
fertility and nruductlyenchs II Sc
grnernlly % the black waXy character.
{ but la The eastern portion OF the county
tit has something of sandy consist
isncl. making this section peculiarly
snaapfea 90 the growing % fruits and
. ~ settbles One Important feature,
fhuWever, which should be mentioned
ihere aud which applies pcrhnpa more
luily % Ellis county than TO any other
IN INC state, is the fact that no portion
or y " confined exclusively 90 the rails
Ing OF few kinds OF products Int
tirppEhout itn ontire area IL VIII pro-
cdce nimfSt everything known to this
lhhtnde. The fact 10 that now as
theav lines are holng written this splen.
uld county Ia one vast garden Of grow
Ing grain md cotton, showing fnni.nif
cent neies OF wheat. oats. barley ana
re. grounds we'll cultivated 10 neariy
every kind Of vegetable nne orchards.
pehutfui groves and comfortable farm
nouHea, ali combining to form a picture
80 pleasing that one almost forrctu
thhl there Is anywere In the world such
80 AfNHNN w ANNIIAnAInn Aru
want The cotton fields stretch out he
toro the eye a vast level and apparent.
never-ending plain, In the cotton
staple Ellls county ranks first In Tho
STATE, HcndlnH out 20 the VnrlouR shin
blnk points each season nlmost ID. 900
1ales. between thlrty.dvc ana forty
thousand bales are brought To Waxa-
haehie alone on farm wagons
From the last annual rcport OF Tho
hgfioultural bureau OF this state tho
iplIowing statistics have been gathered,
INC number OF aeree planted 10 cot
ton y given as lf7iio. on which was
produced l2,S32 bales; acres OF corn.
oe1ul' bushels, ig2l,gl0. Wheat. 4igi
acres huahelA, 5s,60l. Acres sown In
ealh 1919; bushels grown, i1g 9ss
sweet potntoea, 20i acres. bush.Is
krown, Jl.llQ. lrlah potatoes, % acre..
thnnhels' scC5 Hay. prairie ssol acrcs.
so I'M ss,so-. nay. cultivated. rvs acres
Tons. A2a. Millrt, 800 acres: tons. 4 nia
Nltnlfa, y acreSi tons. "a, The cotton
seed produced IA given as s,iie toms