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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-26
The Condition OF Crops.

A reporter for the Light made a
flying visit to the little town of Gar
rett yesterday afternoon. AS far as
we could see on either side of the
railroad the farmers seem to be
wholly up with their work. Oats
and wheat have come out wonder
fully since the rain and the plant is
growing rapidly, Corn is coming
up to a nice stand and the cotton
land is in good condition for plant
ing. The indications for big fruit
crop are indeed very promising.
A drummer occupied a seat next
TO the reporter. 1t was his first trip
TO Texas and he admired the seen
cry with great deal of enthusiasm.
He said the country between here
and Garrett was the prettiesthe had
jolly big conductor, who heard this
remark said that all Ellis county
was just like this. In fact, said
Mr.. Moore, Ellis county is a regu-
lar paradise. Mr.. Moore has been
running trains in Texas several
years and he is a close observer.
In speaking of the new packeries
now being built at Fort Worth he
said that they were worth more to
Texas than some people had ever
imagined. He said that some day
cotton would be dead issue IN the
territory within radius of one hum
dred miles of Fort Worth. Corn
and hogs, he said, would be in such
demand that the farmers would turn
their attention to these two pro-
fiYrfG
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THE LONG 4 SHORT OF IT

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Work ii progressing nicely on Ed
Williams new home In West End.
Mrs. cary wilson Is reported to
be seriously sick at her home at
Boyce.
The remains of Mr.. E. R Bass,
who died at Comanche yesterday,
arrived here at 5:l5 this afternoon
for interment.
The local contractors are figuring
on several new buildings for Waxa-
hachie but at present they have
nothing definite to give ont.
Mr.. /. II. Billiard has accepted a
position as salesman with the p. 4
%. CO., where he would be glad to
have his friends call and see him.
The XIV Club will meet tomorrow
afternoon with Mrs. G.. w. Sparks
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. j..
S. Skillern on West Franklin street.
Mr.. J. c. Reagor has gone to
Erath county in response TO mes
sage stating that his father was
very low and not expected TO recoy-
er.
Capt. +. b. Harold, prominent
cattleman of Fort Worth, was In
the city yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Harold is partner of w A.
Briggs.
On the first page in today's paper
will be found "a half-tone cut of
S. l.. Hornbeak, professor of phys
les and chemistry, Of Trinity Uni
versity.
The FIks Of Dallas are erecting a
new hall in that city and the corner
stone win b@ laid tomorrow. A
number of Waxahachie Elks con-
template attending.
Mrs. f. =. Fogg, who has been
quite sick for several weeks n Der
home in West End, is reported TO BE
| improving nicely and viii soon be
entirely well again.
( State Treasurer John ". Robbins
was in the city today In the interest
OF his candidacy for reelection. Mr..
| Robbins has received instructions
from every county which has held
primaries so far except Milan. He
feels much encouraged and hopes 10
carry Ellis on April Il.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-26
slOO Reward 500.

The readers Of this paper VIII be pleased e
learn that there is al least one dreaded disease
that science has been able 10 cure hi all II
stages. and thar IS Catarfh. Halls gatarrh CUfS
n The only positive cure knaWa TO the mediea
Fraternity CatarFa belng a constitutional dis
ease, requires q constitutional treatment. Halt,
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upon the blood and ulueons surfaces ol the sys
ten, thereby destroying tic foundation o. tht
disease, and giving the patient strength by bald
ing up the constitution and assisting nature y
doing It's work THE pTuprietar have SO HHet
falth in IT'S curative powers, tHat they offer 0ns
Hundred Dollars Tor any case that IL fails L
cure. send for list Of test Aonla8s.
Address. +. J. CHENEY i co. Toledo o
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Halls Fam lis pills are the best,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-26
Smallpox at Ennis.

DR.. w. P. Mccall, city health of
ficer reports two well developed
cases of smallpox, found yester-
day on East Freeman street. The
patients are Jane White and son,
colored 1t Is said they contracted
the disease in Dallas. They have
been sent to the pest house, and
every precaution is being taken ia
prevent a spread Of thepest Ennis
News.
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Beat the Gang.

John Maledon has received sew
eral invitations from the Midlothian
Gun Club to join them i'm shoot
and yesterday he went up To show
the boys what a crack shot could
do. Midlothian has large club
and some good shots. Yesterday
blue rocks were used and Mr.. Male
don killed thirteen out Of sixteen,
making a higher score than any
member of the club. Mr.. Maledon
says he had a pleasant day with the
boys and that a large crowd was
present at the shoot.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-26
A Horrible Outbreak

"Of large sore on my little daugh
ter's head developed into "A case a
scald head, - writes O. ID. Isbill o.
Morgantown, Tenn, but Bnckten's
Arnica Salve completely cured her
It's a guaranteed cure for Eczema
letter, salt Rheum, Pimples, sores
Ulcers and Piles. Only - cents al
Herring Sparks Drug 20.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-26
Chronic Diarrhoea.

Mr.. G.. b. Wingfield Of Fair Play,
Mo-, who suffered from chronic dys-
EMERY for thirty-five years, says
Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy did him more
good than any other medicine he
ever used. For sale by y. W. Fear
is, druggist.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-26
Workins "a Hours . nay.

There's no rest for those tiFeless
little workers--Dr. Kings New Life
Pills. Millions are always busy
curing Torpid Liver, Jaundice, Biz
iouness, Fever and Ague. They
Danish Sick Headache, drive out
Malaria. Never gripe or weaken.
Small, taste nice, work wonders.
Try them. &c at Herring Sparks
Drug Co.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-26

Had it occurred TO you or did you
know that the Ross Jewelry Co. had
the finest and hest equipped "opti-
cal'' departmental the state, visit
to this establishment will convince
Won.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09
An Opinion of What is News.

To a certain extent people realize
that the duties OF responsible and
conscientious editor are difficult, and
demand wider range Of experience
than the duties of any other profess
sion, says an exchange. While some
of them sometimes mildly, and some
times thoughtlessly harshly, crlticise
because the press gives prominence
to murders, divorces, scandals and all
sorts OF crime, yet the majority OF
them want press that shall tell us
the wees of mankind as we'll as the
virtues. The most of our people look
upon these questions from a common
sense standpoint. They feel that the
prodigal son ceases to be news when
he has abandoned his riotous life and
has returned home to live sober
and honest life. They believe that it
is fortunate for the community that
sober and honest lives are not news;
that sober and honest living is taken
for granted as the natural and normal
order of things, and that it would be
sad day for human society when
correct and orderly conduct was news,
and when disorderly and criminal
actions were not news.
A newspaper which should present
only the bright gleanings as each day
passed, would be justly unpopular,
even though it were pleasant enough
reading, for everybody would know 1t
to be false presentation Of life.
This community knows full we'll
that newspapers are not yet perfect;
but that they will become SO just as
fast as men and women become per-
feet, and not one whit faster.
The press serves its purpose when
it shows the pitfalls and snares into
which nelghbor has fallen precisely
as much as when it reports, with
flattering enconium, some ones
latest donation to some good cause.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09
Worth Knowing.

Now that the new year is here when
people who are wont to consider their
investment, care should be taken to
make inquiries regarding the new law
which went into effect January un-
der which taxes are made first lien
against real estate. The law, however,
cannot affect any mortgage drawn
previous to the time the law went in
to effect. For all the mortgages drawn
since that time 1t is only necessary to
insert claus providing that the owner
of the property shall keep the taxes
paid. Then, if it should become ne
cessary, say to foreclose, the holder of
the mortgage can have the taxes en-
tered as lien and see that they are
paid out of the proceeds of the sale.
The object of the law is for the pro-
lection of people against sharpers who
buy real estate and refuse to pay taxes.
Such investors will take a property
and will make improvements to the
value of thousands of dollars, but will
have no personal property which can
be seized for taxes. Under the law,
their real estate can be held for the
taxes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09
PHILADELPHIA & READING G.
RAILROAD.
In effect Dec. s, 1901.
TRAINS LEAVE BLUOMSBUl

TRAINS LEAVE BLOOMSBURG.
For New York, Philadelphla, Readlng POTTS
VILE, Tamaqua, weekdays 40 II 80 a. m.
For Willsmsport, weekdays, 7'lO a. m.' 1886 p
= For Danville and Milton, weekdays,7.1 a. m.
For Catawissa weekdays 40, s.8S, li.8O a. M,
1890, 800, $50, p. m. .. 5000
''iSi For Baltimore, Washington and the West via
B. & o. r. r., through trains leave Reading Ter
minal, Philadelphia, 800, 1865, i1.26 o. M, DC,
7.21, o. m. Sundays $50, 7.55 ll.26 a, M,
3.46, 1877, p. m, Additional trains from "a and
Chestnut street station, weekdays, 1.sb, 6.Sl
TRAINsFOR BLouMsBuRG
Leave New York via Philadelphia 7'so a
m, and via Easton g.10a. m.
Leave Philadelphia l0.2la n.
Leave Reading 1918 p. m.
Leave Pottsville 1879 Pm.
Leave Williamspori weekdays 10. 10 NJ, 5.4s p
IN.
Leave Oatawissa weekdays, 700, ,s.2C9,1Oa. n
Leave Rupert, weekdays, 7,Os, 1923 9ls il.fO
@. M, l.3S 2 46. 6.pl;
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
Leave Philadelphia, Chestnut street wharf
For ATLANTIC CITY . weekdays. : Ex-
press, 900, q. M, 200, 400 M9~, I,ie p; IN.
days-Express, 900 1000 a. m, 7i5 p m. Ac-
commodation, 500 a m 500 p. m.
Leave ATLANTIC CITY, weekdays Express
7.85, 9.OO, lO.l5 a. m, 2.hO, $50 P. M. Accom-
modation, 6 25 a. M. $50 p. n.
Sundays-EXpress, 1O.l IS a. M. d 50, 7.3r, p. m.
Accommodation, 7 10 a. M, i:O5 D. m,
Parlor cars on all express trains
LEAVE PHI ADELPHlA.
For CAPE MAY-w eekdnys-s.45, a. M, 10
D. m. Sundays, Chestnut st, S,45 a. m. South
ST $50 a. m.
For OCEAN -Weekdays-s.4 a. M, 10
nm SUNDAYS, CHEST st. S.ab,South ST., $50 q. m
| NEW YORK AND ATLANTIC tITY EXPRESS.
leaves NEW YORK tLiberty streep $40 a m
| 3.iOp. m
Leaves ATLANTIC CITY, $40 a M, 215 p. m.
! Detailed time tables at ticket ofnces.
w. G. BESLER, EPSON j.. WEEKS,
Gen'l Supt. Genl Pass. Agt'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09
FROM EAST BENTON.

The derrick of the Pine Creek
Coal Oil Company's plant is complet-
ed, and is "a feet in height. The
contractor expects by this coming
Saturday to sink the well to the depth
of $50 feet. The machinery is being
rapidly placed in position, and by the
middle OF the week will be in full
operation. These oil experts express
themselves as fully confident of strik-
ing oil.
This information we have from the
head of the corporation, and as late
as last Saturday.
AS we before said, "we fear that
we shall all become millionares;" but
we will strive hard to steer clear from
such calamity. But laying all jokes
aside, we believe that there is money
in it. The people need not wait very
long in suspense, for in less than two
months the test will prove whether
petrolesm exists in that locality, in
paying quantities. The minute that
they strike oil, there will be one OF
the greatest jubilees that this locality
ever knew. There is no doubt that
the people will be wild with excite,
ment, and overjoyed in the prospect
that awaits them ALL We will say as
calm ly as possible, "Let'er Come"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09
0RANGEVILLE NEWS.

! Mr.. J. w. Conner is away on busi
ness.
Rev. DR.. Martyr has recovered
from his recent illness.
The Council held its regular
monthly meeting on Monday even.
ing last.
Mr.. ID. w. Hicks who was out oI
town several days On business has
returned.
Preparatory services on Saturday
afternoon at the Presbyterian church,
communion on Sunday morning.
We would like to inquire if the
street lamps are kept burning as late
in the evening as they are supposed
| to burn.
Several of our townpeople have
been cross and unkind for the pa st
week. OF course you know the cause,
vaccination.
Mr.. William Roam is a very busy
man these days, but yet he can find
time to do any work that you may
have for him to do.
We regret to say that there are
several very slippery sidewalks in town
which should be attended to before
anyone falls and is injured.
Several of the young people went
to Benton, one evening last week, to
attend a play. The hall was so
crowded that they were turned away.
Some of the dramatic people of our
town have been working hard on the
drama "East Lynne 1t will soon
be ready for presentation. Save your
money and watch for the date.
1t is reported that Mr.. f. II. Sloan
will move back into town next fall
We do not know how true the report
is, but we would be glad to have him
back again where we can see him oc-
casionally.
A Teachers Local Institute will be
held in Academy Hall on Saturday,
January II, at 9 a IN. All persons
are cordially invited to attend. We
understand good program has been
arranged, therefore a pleasant time is
| assured.
The orchestra, under the very eff
cient leadership of Miss Mary Hout z,
is preparing some very pretty music
to be rendered in the near future. A
| male ouartette and a Iouhle ouartette
will sing at the same entertainment.
For information apply to J. Megargle.
On Tuesday evening, the first OF a
series of Bible talks and readings, was
held in the Presbyterian church. The
services will be conducted by Mr..
Mefshon. of Willamsport. The after
noon meetings will be called at ago
prompt, evening meetings 1880 They
will be held IN the Presbyterian church
until further notice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09
How Editors Garry Their Money.
An exchange says men have vario

An exchange says men have various
ways OF carrying their money. Butch
ers, grocers and bakers carry it in a
crumbled wad. Bankers in nice clean
bills laid out at full length In a moroc-
co pocket book Brokers always fold
their bills twice. The young business
man carries his money in his vest
pocket, while the sporting man car
ries his in his trousers pocket. Farm
ers and drovers carry theirs in their
inside pockets. Editors carry theirs
in other peoples pockets.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09
Bogus Dollar In Circulation.

Secret Service officials at Washing
ton have discovered in circulation a
new counterfeit one dollar silver Ger.
tlhcate of the series of 1899, check
letter {. The counterfeit is slgned
Lyons, Register, and Roberts, Treas
urer. The back of the note is printed
upside down. The paper contains
no silk, and the word "Washlngton" "
on the face is printed in ordinary
script type.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09
Notes.

-Four different forms of notes have
Just been printed at this Office. They
are, a common promissory note,
promissory with waivers, judgment.
and judgment with waivers. Neatly
bound in books Of twenty-five, 10
cents. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09

The people of the United States
will learn with relief that there is
little chance for Senators Frye and
Hanna's ship subsidy bill. Had the
Senator from Ohio retained the influ-
ence he had during the last administri
tion, there is little doubt that the bill
in its present form would have be-
come law, but the clever side.track-
ing of the Ohio dictator has robbed
him of his power to such an extent
that, in spite of the fact that Senator
Frye reorganIzed the Senate Com
merce Committee with the express
purpose of assuring the favorable re.
porting of this measure, there is still
majority of the committee against
it. Senators Mcmillan and Nelson
are frank in their statements of dis
approval of the bill and it is known
that Senator Elklns is not we'll dis
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09

John D. Rockefeller, the Stand
ard Oil magnate, has pledged the
last S25, 200 of 500, 900 that is be-
ing raised to increase the endow-
ment of Bucknell University, at
Lewisburg. The friends of the in
stitution are raising the remainder.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09

PILEs-Itching, blind and bleeding
cured in three to six nights. DR..
Agnew's Ointment is peerless in cur
ing. One application gives instant
relief 1t cures all itching and irri-
tating skin diseases, chahng, eczema,
etc. Sold by c. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09

posed towards it. 1t is further be.
leved that even if the bill were to
get through the Senate it would be
defeated IN the House. Speaker
Henderson has himself notified Sena.
tor Hanna that, in case the bill comes
before his committee, he will vote
with the Democrats for Its defeat.
A number OF Senators have their
eye on a very attractive junket. They
desire 10 be sent as committee OF
Congress to represent the legislative
branch of the government at the coro-
nation of Edward VII. Senator
Cullom will introduce in the Sena te
a resolution providing for such dele
CATION soon after Congress reassembles
and it seems probable that it will pass
the Senate. Whether or not it will
pass the House is another question.
The delegation would, of course, in.
clude a number of representatives
and with all expenses paid out of the
Treasury there is every reasons to
believe that the trip would prove a
most delightful one, but, as only a
few members of the House could be
selected and all would probably be
called to account by their constir-
uents for voting for such an expen-
sive junket, Its fate In that body is
dubious.
The extent to which the sentiment
in favor OF further consideration of
the merits of the Panama canal route
is growing is quite remarkable and 1t
is by no means likely that either the
Morgan or the Hepburn bill will pass
the Senate without an extensive and
comprehensive discussion OF the merits
of the Panama route. There is no
partisan division on the subject and
opinions are being formed regardless
of party affillation. While there is
no tendency to under er-estimate the
efforts Of the Walker Commission to
arrive at correct discussion, it is
believed that the price Of $Ioo, ,ooo,-
900, which the French company
placed on their property, was suffi
cient in itself TO warrant the Com
mission IN its adverse recommends
tion and now that 1t seems probable
that the plant can ne bought for
$40, ,ooo,ooo many members believe
that it should receive further con-
sideration.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09
RAILROAD TIME TABLE
LACKAWANNA RAILROAD.
BLOOMSBURY DIVISION.

DLOO1Ho ID . NJ DIV IoION.
In effect Nov. 3, 1901
CITATIONS, FA
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-09

There has been a gain of some
thing like nine minutes in the days
length since December 2Ist.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-11-14

4 spehinl train passed through Reno
at o'clock this morning hearing the
mangled body OF John Murray, Sou.
thern Pacific section foreman. Both
his arms were cut of, but no had
chances to recover.
He was one Of the victims OF an ac-
cident that occurred last night at the
gravel pits at Perth, short distance
west or l.0velock. Tho other victim was
Mack Pa.ery, who was instantly killed.
The Inter was engineer OF a steam
shovel and the former was with him in
the machine. which tipped over, pin ..
ionIng both Of the men under it.
Tho engineer lived in Salt Lake. He
leaves wife and child. Mr.. Murray's
injuries wore dressed by Loveloc k
physicians and special train was hur.
riedly made up and no was taken
through to the railroad hospital in Sac.
ramento.-JournaI.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-11-14

Cupid must have been working over.
time in the little town nf Scofeld since
tho dreadful disastor which beicll that
camp IN May, 1900. III detai!s OF tho
explosion are Rtill iroeh IN the minds OF
tho people Of Utah, who will recall tho
dcsolation wrought OF tho moro than
200 mon killed, 1873 left widows and or
phans. a recent arrival from TINT camp
however, brings the nows that the min
ora nro not tho only busy people there,
but that the dRrts from the arrow oi tho
little god OF lovo havo flown thick and
fact in thcec brief two ycars and TINT l}5
OF tho womon whonc widowhood VIVA
caused by the awful explosion have talk.
en- unto themselves other apouHcs and
aro again enjoying tho bliss'ul or other
experiences Of wcddcd liic.-Salt Lake
Tribune.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-11-14

Some prominent New York people
have purchased and are now eyndicatinp
very large and valuable property at
Silver Peak, Nevada, not far from Toun.
pah, which experts claim is ar the great
ComstocIS ledge. Scientists have claimed
that this Silver Peak and Red Mountain
region will astonish The world. Prof.
Wolcott has recently made statement
to that effect, confirming one made by
him years ago. IL the reports and state
regarding this property aud district are
to he relied upon, We may soon hear of
another ronopah or a second Comstock.
Assays trcsu this property by Rickcts Il
Banks Of New York, are rs hIsh M
si,416 per tOn.--Proiits, Philadelphia.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-11-14
Herd OF Dried Cnttte,

"lD crossing tho Colorado desert III
4 riZona ono qcrs frightiul monument
a. the folly of u mnn who thought that
he could drive caitln u;rosa tho d9sort
with such speed TINT water would DO
unnecessary" said s. r. James, in tho
Pitisburg Press. "Morc than 10000
carcaescs lie Mt Tho Pools IN that desert
and remind all travellers Of the gigantic
echcmc Ia drive catilo through u desort
country without making any provision
for water. u was 30 ycare ago TINT an
extensive cattlcmau. who wRe not fam
iliar with the groat deacrt Of tho south.
wcst Thought II would bo no barrier to
iis plan ~ taking cattle into tho grnz.
ing country. When the cattle reached
Iho Pools, which are small lakoe OF
tOul Rlkuli water, they wore 10 crnzcd
by thirst that they killed each other In
their attempt to get Ht the water. Tho
air IN That country ia 80 dry and tho eun
So hot that carcasace dry up iD'
stead oi dccompoainR. 80 ono ap.
proaohee TINT grcat herd ~ dead nni-
mals the carcasscs look oa though they
woto poorly fed cattle. Tho hair has
not fallen from the carcassee, md they
bBvo maintained their original shnpo 40
we'll TIM, 4 man who in not familiar with
The desert country might oasily IN istakc
them for beats until hc made closc cy'
ANIMATION
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-11-14
4 aIIIs Thing.

1t develops that John Sparkle and 4.
g. Cleveland, who are almost lifelong
friends. made bet on tho gubernatorial
election, tho wager being blooded
bull. Sparks Of course. bot on ms op.
ponent and vice versa. IL required a
very few hours after the returns wore in
for Governor Sparks To arrange for the
payment Of tho wager. Mr.. Cleveland
was asked yesterday how no came out
ot the election. "Oh came out all
right. Sparks has got good job, but I
have ono Of the finest Hereford bulls in
seven siatca.--Journal."