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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-05-23
THE NEGROES CONDITION.
Plan for the Improvements of tire RAGS
Discussed at Mobile


Discussed at Mobile
Mobile, Ala. May 23.--The meeting
In the State Street Colored church here
Thursday was the occasion of an aa.
dress by Rev. A. n. McEwan upon tbs
condition OF the negro. He inveighed
against the Acknowledgement of the
negro by the new constitution, and
said 1t was done because the negro
when he voted, always voted the Re-
publican ticket.
He was followed by Judge Fuller OF
Iowa, assistant district attorney of the
United States. who said tharthere was
something more to be desired by the
negro than the casting of a ballot, and
that was his Industrial development
He declared THAI II upon his return
TO Iowa the question came up he would
vote in favor of an intelligent ballot.
Congressman Littleheld of Maine
was the next speaker. and the key-
note of his address 10 the negroes was
that labor is king and conquers all
things.
Congressman Thompson Of Alabama
spoke of his gratitude for the worth OF
the welcome extended his guests.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-05-23
TELLS OF PHILIPPINES.
Methodist Bishop Gives His Views O.
the Policy of America.


Washington, May 23.--Bishop Tho
burn of the Methodist Episcopal
Church of India and MALAYSIA was be-
fore the committee on Philippine
Thursday. He said the American oe.
cupation Of the Philippines should be
continued; that it was an act of God.
Bishop Thoburn said he believed
that with an independent Philippine
government the Maccabebes would be
exterminateI within twelve months.
Senator Patterson put questions
asking the bishops opinion as to
whether the United States course ia
the Philippines was right or wrong
but the bishop said he could not very
we'll discuss theological questions
here"
ASKED for a statement as to the
moral and intellectual capacity of the
Filipinos, the bishop replied:
In many respects they are like the
American Indians. There is no co
herence among them. They are diyid.
ed into tribes and the biggest man
among them is generally recognized
as a sultan. They are bright and
quick but not profound and am
afraid they are treacherous."
He thought lit would be a crime to
review the present American re
straints in the Philippines"
In response to questions by Sena.
tor Culberson Bishop Thoburn said he
believed the Fflipinos should have a
protectorate after the manner of the
British protectorate. He said he did
not believe that originally the Ameri'
can overnment when Admiral Dewey
went to Manila had any intention OF
taking control of the Philippines.
President Mckinley, he said, told him
that he had tried in every possible
way to avoid the action in the Philip
pines.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-05-23
Beck Reception.

Mr.. and Mrs. y. r. Strickland VIII
open their home Tuesday, May 9th,
for a book reception for the benefit
of the library.
The Wise orchestra win furnish
the music and the following pro-
gram viii be rendered:
Cake-walk by the little kiudergar-
ten.
MINUTE SPEECHES.
What Good Public Library
Means to a Town. A. Beall.
What the community owes to a
public library 20. E. Dunlap.
What public library means to
the poor.-S. p. Skinner.
What public library means to
the young minister and earnest stu
dent.-Rev. Wright.
Would a public library help our
schools?-Mrs Emma Fulkerson.
What other states and towns are
dong for public libraries and does
it pay?- G. G. Groce.
Everybody invited. Hours five
to eleven.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-05-23

Greenville, Tex, May 23.-After be-
ing in progress since Monday morning
the examining trial OF Jim Peddy,
charged with killing John Toombs in
this city Saturday evening, was con-
cluded. The examination was held be-
fore T. w. Mcdaniel. justice OF the
peace, and that official remanded Ped
dy to Jail without bail. Malcolm Har-
rison, who is charged with being an
accessory to the killing, was released
on bond In the sum of $4,000
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-05-23

Wichita, Kas., May 23.-The Demo
cratic state convention met here
The platform denounces trusts, reaf
firms the Kansas City platform with
out mentioning silver and endorses
the policy of Democrats in congress
with reference to their attitude to-
ward the Philippine question. Sena
tor Harris was nominated to succeed
himself.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-05-23
Lost Bev Found.

San Angelo, Tex, May 23.-Varney
wilmouth, years old, who was lost
Monday evening, was found alive 25
miles from home on North Concho
after having wandered through rough
country So hours without food.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-05-23
What Thin Folks Need

Is "A greater power of digesting
and assimilating food. For them
DIR. Kings New Life Pills work
wonders. They tone and regulate
the digestive organs, gently expel
all poisons from the system, enrich
the blood, improve appetite, make
healthy flesh. Only 25c at Herring
Sparks Drug Co
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If you will make inquiries 1t will
he IA revelation to you how many
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Healthy kidneys filter the impur-
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do this good health is impossible.
Foley's Kidney Cure makes sound
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1t strengthens the whole system.
For sale by b. w. Fearis.
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What is Folsy's Kidney Cure?

Answer: 1t is made from a pre-
scription of leading Chicago ply
stefan, and one of the most eminent
In the country. The ingredients are
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-05-23
VIII Cure Consumption.

A A. Herren, Finch, Ark, writes,
Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
preparation for coughs, colds and
lung trouble. | know it has cured
consumption in the first stages. "
For sale by B. w. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-05-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEME NTS.
COUNTY TICKET
For Representative:
J N ALDERDICE
For District Clerk:
Tom BURLEsoN
For County Judge:
LEE HAWKINS
For County CLERK:
Rufe HENDRICKS
For Sheriff
j, ?. MINNICK
For County Tax A assessor:
JOHN mCELROY
For Tax Collector:
BILLIE BRATCHER
For County Superintendent Public In
struct on:
+. d CRIDDLE
For Justice Peace, Precinct No. 1:
E P. ANDERSON, JR
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COOL MINNESOTA

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The Burlington is the old reliable
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TO THE FAR NoRTHW est

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Could walk
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uANE your duh lawn mower
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MD PAPERS for sale atNtuis Of
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DRESSIN q, cleaning and repairing
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mr.. r.. JANE LA " Rem f,
ugraduate ofthe AmeFican School of
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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-12
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS,

The American Tn Plate COM
panY and the ANA gamated association
have agreed regarding the wages of
Workmen on tin cans used for export
ing oil. 1t is distinctly fixed that a
can Of oil shall be sold abroad at a lowe
price than AT e-Providence Jour.
nal (lnd. Rep).
IF Roosevelt is chosen or rejected
IN the national convention of 1904. he
VIII owe the result, whatever il may be
To the people, whose confidence he now
enjoys in such generous measure. and
not TO the practical politicians, whose
confidence he fortunately and happily
does not enjoy. The interests of The
politicians are antagonistic 10 the in
terests OF the PHILADELPHIA
Public Ledger Qnd. Rep.).
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-12
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FIFTY-SEvENTH CONGRESS.
Second SESSION.

Second SESSION.
The senate. on the 3D.. was only In ses-
sion an hour and half. when an ad-
Journment was taken out of respect TO
tho memory of Representatives DE Graf
fenreid and Sheppard. Of Texas: a sub
stitute for the omnibus statehood bill was
reported with the recomme ndatt0n that
Oklahoma and Indian territory be ad-
mltted into the Union az one state under
the name of oklahoma The bill, after
December 10, will be the unfinished bust
ness each day.....In the house the bill
to appropriate 10000 to defray the sx-
penses Of the anthracite coal strike COM
mission was passed after a spirited dis
cussion, during which the president :
course was highly commended. except by
Mr.. Burton fMoD, who contended that
the commission was created without at
thority of law. The house adjourned I'M
til the 9Th.
The senate held only a short session on
the 4th, most of which was behind closed
doors. After the reception of a number
OF bills and petitions and the adoption
OF a concurrent resolution calling on the
president for the papers in the Plus fund
case, Mr.. Beveridge had read the resolr
tons adopted by the delegates TO the Ok
lahoma non partisan convention faVoring
the admission of oklahoma and Indian
territory as one state and opposing the
house omnibus statehood bill After an
executive session the senate adjourned
until the Sth......The house was not IN
session.
The senate was not in session on the
OH. In the mouse the day was devoted
10 DIS on the private calendar. The most
important bill passed was one to adiudi-
cate in the court of claims. the claims of
certain importers of steel blooms that
they were charged excessive duties About
$4,000 Is involved 4 bill was passed au-
thorizing number of persons to accept
presents and decorations from foreign
governments
In the senate, on the sth all the COM
mlttee amendments to the immigration
bill were adopted with the exception Of
one providing an educational test and the
committees action in striking out a sec
ton prohibiting the sale Of liquors in the
capitol building was concurred in An
amendment fixing three-dollar head-tax
on each immigrant coming into the United
states was also adopted. Other amend
ments were acted on. and the bill went
over In the house a little unimportant
business was transacted. and Mr. Sher-
man On. V offered resolutions expressive
OF the sense of the house on the death OF
It's former speaker, Thomas T. Reed af-
ter which ad journment was had
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-12
VALUES HAVE FALLEN.
something for Which the Republic
Philosophers Lack an
Explanation.

From September to November
j., 50 railroads and is industrial
stocks on per cent of par
value of all listed on the New
York stock exchauge) declined an
average of l024 per cent. or S601. 442, :
00o. 1t is estimated that all of the
listed stocks. with IA face value Of
S1,3l4,421 100 declined in value between
500, 000. 900 and $500. o0O, 900.
1t would have been easy to account
for this great shrinkage had there
been democratic victory on November
4. 1t would certainly have been charged
to the wicked democrats. who are bent
on running the country. and whose
coming victory cast its shadow in ad-
vance
Thousands Of editors would have
jumped at the chance to blame the
party Of adversely. They are now at
loss to account for this great slump.
Not only VIII the republicans have the
next house by safe majority. but big
crops, and the settlement of the coal
and other great strikes assure us peace
and prosperity for some time to come.
What, then, caused the slump?
As most of the shrinkage occurred
after the election. it cannot possibly
be charged to the democrats. II is up
to the republican philosophers TO con
coct a plausible explanation for this
lack of confidence in the G. o. p.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-12
PRICES AND WAGES.
Facts which Do Not Carry Out tns
Boast of Prosperity to All
Classes.

There are two kinds of wages. One
is called money wages, the other
real wages" The former Is the actual
number of dollars paid to the wage
Garner. the latter is what il VIII really
pay form rent, food, fuel, clothing.
The question that deeply interests
every American home to-day Is, what
are real wages" to-day at the high
water mark of prosperity? ms calls
for a comparison OF present prices as
we'll as wages with those of 1897 or
1s9o, when prosperity was al low tlde.
This comparison is comprehenslVely
made i'm the Worlds news columns.
From the mass of figures collected
from the leading cities of the union
these facts appear:
/. That S124 to-day buys about the
same amount of necessaries of life as
were bought for 81 four years ago.
,. That to offset this p per cent. in
crease in the cost of living there has
been no rise in wages in many indus
tries and callings; rise averaging Is
per cent in the wages of skilled labor;
"a rise of five To ten per cent. in several
manufacturing industries.
). That the real wages" of the fam
lily with only one bread-winner are
therefore less by from five to "a per
cent. than they were in the less pros
porous times of 1s97-gS.
4. That the "real wages" of families
with two or more bread-winners are
better than four years ago for this one
reasou-that they are all as rule AT
work now. whereas some of them were
idle IN 1S97-9s.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-12
STEEL TRUST FACTS.
Monopoly BASED Upon Unsound Prfn-
cIpIes at Variance with the
Peoples Interests.

The industrial chieftains at the head
OF the billion dollar steel trust may
understand their business a. steel pro-
ducers. but as economists and philoso-
pliers they are wobbly in their logic.
President Charles VI. Schwab made
some bad breaks. both a. 10 facts and
theories, when he was before the in
dustrial commission in 1901. Now
comes Judge l.. II. Gary. the acting head
Of the trust, with a three column in
terview in the New York World Of
November 21st, which can properly ~
described only by saying that I is a
"corker." Here are a few samples of
his economic wisdom on the subject of
monopoly:
No decent man in America can defend
Il"
1T is an impracticable and utterly
unsound idea in business"
All sound organizers of industry
recognize the absurdity Of the mon
opoly theory. No large industry can
last in America unless il is founded on
the basis Of competition, that is. the
survival Of the fitteSt."
IF the United States Steel corpora
ton, the most powerful private insti-
tuition in the world. IS to succeed. it
must not and cannot found It's policy
on programme of monopoly. Its
success is due 10 the highest form Of
competition, competition in brains. in
methods. in work"
No man need fear that monopoly is
making any Roadway in this country.
A study of the United States Steel cor
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-12
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

ID. II. HarklnS, a well-kuown actor,
died in San Francisco, on the 18th.
The postmaster general has asked
congress to pass II law making it UNI
lawful for telegraph companies to
handle messages of those working
the green goods" dodge.
The remains of Hon. Thomas II.
Reed. accompanied by members Of
his family and few personal friends
were removed from Washington on
the afternoon of the 18th, and taken
to Portland, Me-, for intermept.
There were no funeral ceremonies at
Washington.
With his coffin wrapped in the
Stars and Stripes, and within a few
hours of his death from yellow fever
the remains of Thomas Mast. consul
general OF the United States d Guava-
quill, Ecuador, We're Inferred. or
the 18th. the British consul recitinp
brief buriel service.
The announcement OF the marriage.
on November Is, of Miss Emily Cou.
sins, of Bergen Beach, to Hurry
Chuck, a Chinaman, caused a stir in
Flatbush, y. y. on the 7th. Miss
Cousins is we'll known as Sunday.
school worker in Flatbush and Brook
lyn.
Capt, Alfred Mahan. United States
navy. retired, has been elected an hon
orary life member of the royal united
service institution in Acknowledgement
of his valuable contributions to the
literature of the British navy.
Germanys building at the St. Louis
Worlds fair will be an exact repro.
duction of the castle OF Marienburg.
on the Nogat. This famous old for
treSs is one of the most imposing OF
its kind in the Fatherland.
Mrs. Amos }. Cummings. widow OF
the late New York congressman. will.
in accordance with the wishes of Mr.
Cummings, expressed in life. give 10
the Union Printers home at Colorado
Springs, Col, the extensive and val
liable library collected by Mr. Cum
mings.
handsome memorial window to
William Mckinley. built from tae gifts
of members of the congregation. was
unveiled in the Central Presbyterian
church, Brooklyn, on the 9TH. Rev.
Dr. Carson preached sermon on
The Men Who Make America
Patrick Lunch. of SoIomonville
Ariz.. pioneer and wealthy miser. aged
90 years, was found murdered i'm his
cabin. Robbery was the motive. Near
ella Bend, Ariz., another miser was
killed
There will be new life in the social
circle of the navy at the capital this
winter under the leadership of Mrs.
Dewey, wife of the admiral of the
navy. who happily is much improved
IN health and about To resume her
place as one of TN. most accomplished
hostesseS Washington has ever known.
The Marshall & Huschert Maohin-
cry Co. Of Chicago, was damaged bv
fire, on the sth. to the extent of $780,
600. A panic was created among the
100 employees of the firm. and many
had to use the fire escapes TO reach
the street.
Two men were killed. six Others Sc
riously injured, at least three of them
fatally, and four painfully hurt by
delayed explosion of a blast IN cut
IN which they were working, at Ba
ker's Hill. Tenn. On the sth.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-12
THEORY AND PRACTICE.

The Worlds tables of actual wages
and prices in different parts of the
country on which these conclusions
are based are full of interest and in
struction on this vital topic of the time
They agree in the main with such in
complete official statistics as are avail
able. The labor departments figures
and Dun's standard tables show a
steady rise Of prices since 1891 averag-
ing at least 30 to 30 per cent, and an
average increase of wages not exceed
ing y per cent.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-12

poration or of any other great and
successful industrial organization in
the United States viii show that il i
The spirit of unsleeping competition
"a competition that ayails Itself Of
every new idea or applianee-that
makes success.
But Judge Gary has very peculiar
IDEAS as to the meaning Of monopoly
and competition, a. Will be seen from
the following quotations from this
same interview:
There is a tremendous competit: on
on all the time between our various
mills, friendly, good-natured rivalry.
but none the less eager. 1t i the kind
Of competition that is giving the indus-
trial supremacy Of the world into the
hands of America"
NO. we know very we'll that we can
not w.n by the device of a monopoly.
We must win by getting possession Of
the best and most economical raw
products. and by using the most con
centrated and highly developed meth
DDS OF production. This is a compel
tive. not monopolistic idea.
"Of course the first element of
strength, which the United States
Steel corporation has Is its posse ssion
of raw products. We own 10000 acres
of Connellsgille coal. practically the
whole supply of the world. We also
own 10000 acres of Pocahontas coal
These two Goals beat the world for
cheapneSs and quality. We also own
7O0,00O.000 tons of unmtned iron. We
have methods of meas surfing the supply
in the ground. and that is our estimate
Then we have about 1.j00 miles of our
own railroads. besides something like
hundred and fifteen steel boats on
the lakes Our vast system of steel
and iron mills IS controlled by - sub
sidiary companies. which in turn CON
troll their own subsidiary companies"
Ne further comment upon Judge
Gary's logic i necessary. except to say
that the only danger he sees ahead for
his world-conquering trust lies IN
lower tariff duties and in less protec-
ton. If we are to be the dominant
manufacturing nation of the world. "
he says. we must be as fully protected
as any other nation"
Judge Gary is up-to-date. and knows
how to manufacture rev definitions.
and rules of logic, as well as steel rails.
These are great times.
BYRON w HOLT
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-12
1t goes without saying that

1t goes without saying that a
bipartisan commission is not going
TO be appointed by any par
tisan who is willing 10 toler-
ate the present method of hold
ing the consumer up. Even if a non
partisan committee could be raised its
work would be merely advisory and
would be promptly rejected by parti-
san congress or "A partisan president
if it did not line up with party policy
and promises. The tariff question
must be settled at last by congress ;
with the approval of the PRESIDENT
Delta (Tex) News.