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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

Now let us be thankful that
Thanksgiving day closes the foot
ball season
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

Who is responsible for Mrs. Cor
spilling her gore in Paris?
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

A great many men never find out
hew little they really know,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02
TROUBLE IN THE RANKS.

A meeting of the Democratic State
Central committee has been called for
August 9, and the indications are that it
will wind up in general disagreement.
Members of all political parties are of
the opinion that there is bound to be
more or less trouble in the Democratic
ranks, and it would not be at all surpris-
ing if the party would divide in two fac
tions.
The Adams-Orman combine insists
that the subject of endorsing candidate
for the United States senatorship must
not be brought up, but must remain in
the ascendancy until after the election.
They realize only too well that if the
state convention is called upon to indorse
a candidate who would receive the support
of the Democratic members of the next
legislature, that man would be Senator
Teller, and they intend to take no
chances. They are anxious to 60 into
the fight on their own merits and let the
legislature, and not the convention, select
the man,
Governor Orman will, of course, be
candidate for reelection. But it is evil
dent that he will not have easy sailing,
Judge Stevens of OuraY, and Judge
Stimson of Cripple Greek are both build
ing fences and each announce that the
nomination is his. If Judge Stimson
can control his own delegation, which is
doubtful, there is no doubt in the minds
of Democratic politicians that he would
be nominated. 1t is quite possible that
Stevens and Stimson may form a COM
bine and down Orman for the nomi-
nation.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

The sale of the two mines which were
reported exclusively in last weeks Sift-
ings, has had tendency to revive inter-
est in certain sections of this district.
1t proves conclusively that we are stead
lily moving along and that mining inves-
tors intend to take a hand in the develop
ment of the country surrounding Idaho
Springs. These men know full well that
we have the gold in our hills and that
with money judiciously expended good
results are sure to follow.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

As usual the Democratic officeholders
of Arapahoe county are in a mix-up.
The latest trouble is between the police
department and the district attorneys
office. When Chief Armstrong takes a
notion to railroad some innocent man to
the penitentiary, District Attorney Lind
sley is liable to object and throw the case
out of court. Then when Lindsey takes
a notion to land some one, Armstrong
refuses to assist. The people of Aarapa-
hoe county do not like this, and neither
do the people throughout the state.
Voters and taxpayers want officers of
the law who are fearless. They want
men who will not quarrel over trif1ing
dispute When the official count of the
election is made this fall, the Democrats
will learn that people are tired of the
corrupt methods which have been prac-
tised by the Democrats. The Republi-
san ticket throughout the state will be
elected by a handsome majority, and
only men with clean records will be on
the ticket.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

The Democratic women of Denver
are in a row. 1t appears there are two
women who want to be state superin-
tendent of public instruction, Mrs.
Helen M. GrSnfell, the present occupant,
and Miss Emma Herey, county superin-
tendent. Miss Herey secured the en-
dorsement of the Woman's Democratic
club, and this caused Mrs. Grenfell to
get her mad up. Then the latter organ
lied a club of her own and was endorsed.
1t will not matter which is enorsed, as
the Republican ticket will be endorsed
by the voters from top to bottom.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

Mining property is being sought after
in this district. When mining men turn
their attention from the Cripple Greek
district and commence operations here,
you can rest assured that we have the
precious metal here, and in abundance.
Right now there are a number of Colo
RADIO Springs capitalists interested here
and each and every one is pleased with
their holdings.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

that you did not know in the morning." That
night the young man failed to put in an appearance,
and the next morning when he showed up he was
under the influence of liquor. "What is the mat
ter with you, you young rascal" said the father
rather sterny ''Wash out schizling hic) round
afsher knowledge, and when sundown came (hic)
your shon John didn't know ash mush he did
in (hicl mornin' sho jush followed your advish.
dad, an didn' (hic) go to bed tall. Zash all"
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There is well known business man in this
town who had experience the other dav that he
will long remember. He went home to dinner,
and during the course of the meal he said: "What
kind of oil is this, wife?" "I am sure l do not
know" replied the wife, and turning to Hilda she
inquired of her. Hilda said: AYE do not know
Et say ct vas castor oilon tie bottle" replied the
sweet daughter of Sweden, $50 aye yust poot ct en-
te castor Das all aye know"
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A doctor in this town who is absent-minded
had narrow escape from getting into trouble the
other day. He walking down Miner street.
thinking of an important case which he had on
hand. In pulling His handkerchief out of his
pocket he dropped it, and quite naturally he
stopped to pick it up. But instead of picking MP
the right piece of linen he got hold of a lady's
dress, performed the service for which handker-
chiefs created and attempted to jam it into his
pocket. There a shrek, and at the same time
the doctor came to his senses. Nearly half hour
consumed in identifying himself and in max
ing the woman believe that he not trying to
rob her.
The other day boy aboutten years of age was
presented with dog, by friend of his fathers.
Of course the boy wanted to be instructed as to
how he should care for the animal and asked all
manner of questions. Finally he asked "And
what will feed him ?'' "Oh just give him some
crackers and bread every night before you go to
bed" Nothing more thought of the animal
until that evening about eight O'Clock, when the
father heard conmotion in the back yard. The
dog was bowling, and as he looked out, to his
prise he saw that the son pounding the animal
over the head with club. 'What are you doing
that for?" asked the father ''Well Mr.. -
told me to give him crack the head every
night, and I am doing it,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

1t is high time that our city fathers
were taking up the idea of painting the
property belonging to the city. Make
Idaho Springs one of the prettiest places
to be found any where. Make. it so that
when one enters the gates they will be
pleased with the surroundings. Make
it a point to keep the knockers in a
place by themselves, and then this city
will prosper as she never did before.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02
WHEN THE wIFE,S AWAY.

No one to kiss when a man goes home,
No one to kiss when he leaves
No one to hold in his hungry arms,
And none to condole when he grieves
And only house all Uttered up,
And only fire aud light,
While his footballs ring through the empty rooms
That are chill with the air of night.
And a man knows then how thin the veil
'Twixt him and the savage life,
And he knows that the wall that separates
Is the love of gentle wife;
For his dainty home with its pictured walls,
With its tapestries, rugs and lace,
Is no more to him when his loved ones gone
Than the heathen's abiding place.
No one to kiss when man goes home,
No one to kiss when he leaves,
No one to hold in his hungry arms,
Or to say "never mind" when he grieves
But only house all Uttered up,
And only fire and light,
While his footballs ring through the empty rooms
That weird with ghoulish night.
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1t is said that a revenue officer called on
saloon-keeper at Georgetown, and that individual
when asked why he had passed counterfeit dol
lar replied 81 did not want to get stuck with it
gave it to a saloon-keeper for drink of whiskey
that was four times bad as the coin."
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Topics at Georgetown has changed the style
of its sheet. 1t formerly issued eight
page of four columns each, but on account of its
growing business it has been enlarged, and is now
seven column four page sheet. Topics is good
paper aud the proprietors are up to snuff. They
know how to dish the up in breezy style
and their reports always reliable.
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Someone once said that when tries to
be fashionable it makes fool of him, and that
when his wife attempts it it makes a pauper of
him. No wonder poor mankind deprecates the
reign of Queen Fashion.
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There is in this town who has son and
the father is always offering advice. The other
day he said 'Never go to bed at night, my boy,
until you satisfied that you know something
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

A young man in Georgetown decided
upon getting married few days ago.
He secured the license and after leading
the blushing bride up to the court house
where the Judge made them one, said:
" Your honor, how much do l owe you?'
"The law said the judge, "allows me
two dollars "All right" came the re-
sponse, 81 will not be mean about this
thing. Here is half dollar to help
swell your allowance"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

J. Barton Adams of the Denver Post
says that he has discovered that our
dreamy-eyed dudes are good for some
thing. He figures it out that the war
tax on cigarettes amounted to $3,000,O 900,
and of course the greater part of this
amount came from the dudes pocket.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

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Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

Andrew Kelly, one of the Democratic
warehouses of Arapahoe county, was
killed last Saturday afternoon, in rum
away up Platte canon Mr.. Kelly was
in office in Denver, who was not afraid to
stand up for his rights. For that reason
he was seldom taken into the inner
councils of his party, but nevertheless
he always succeeded in securing what
he was after
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

but has yet failed to get one word of en-
couragement from the county officials.
Mr. Seemann has offered to do his share
towards the improvements needed and
he should receive the desired assistance.
The cause is worthy one, and one in
which the entire district is interested.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

If the Colorado and Southern builds
spur from Idaho Springs to Yankee,
a district which is little known would be
opened up. The gold is there and in
paying quantities, and with proper facil-
tiles for the handling and treating of the
ores, that district would rapidly forge to
the front.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

The county commissioners should
take action at an early date concerning
that piece of road from the LON bard mill
to the point where it connects with the
road going to the Alice placer. Henry
/. Seemann has been patiently waiting to
hear from some one who is interested,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

The Trocadero is doing great deal
towards having tourists stop off in Idaho
Springs. 1t is seldom that a resort point
has place which is conducted as is the
Trocadero. 1t is place where any one
can go and spend pleasant hour or two.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

A couple of doctors were discussing
a lady physician who has an Office in
Denver. The larger of the two asked if
the woman was married. "Oh, nc"
said the other, ''she is vegetarian. 81
do not understand YOU" "We1l, you
see she is grass widow.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

The strike made in the Kelly tunnel
at Georgetown last week, has done that
district world of good. We are glad
of it and hope that new strikes are made
every week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02

There is man in this town who has and
the father is always offering advice. The other
day he said: "Never go to bed at night my boy,
until you are satisfied that you know something
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-18
Especial to The Aessenger.)


Baltimore. Md. March 13.-The frs,
annual intercollegiate debate between
the Johns Hopkins university and the
University of North Carolina was held
tonight in Mccoy hall Of the Johns
Hopkins university. The question for
debate was
Resolved. That modern trusts threat
en the future welfare Of the American
people,"
All the points were hotly contested,
but the decision was finally rendered in
favor of the visitors.
The judges were Judge George NJ.
Sharp. of the superior court, Mr.. Jos.
Packard. of the Baltimore school board.
and DR.. Samuel C. Chew, one of Balti-
more's foremost physicians.
The debaters were: Affirmative, the
Johns Hopkins university. represented
by Harry Ward Plaggemeyer, 'O3:
Harry Brinton Stone. '02; a~lternates,
Frederick Lee Guggenheimer, 'O2; John
Morris Coombes. 'O3; adviser to team,
Samuel Wolman. 'O2. Negative, the
university of North Carolina, represent
ed by Robert Ransom Williams and Da-
vid Pony Stern.
President Remsen of Johns Hopkins.
presided and DR.. Guy C. Lee was in
charge of the debators. Many Carolina
s~ympathizers were in the audience.
During their stay in Baltimore the Car
DINA men were entertained by the va
rious Greek letter fraternitieS at the
Hopkins.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-18

Never an Idea of Exchanging Com
kritzinger for Him.

London. March 13.-The war secre-
tary. Mr.. Brodrick, announced in the
house of commons today that he under
stood that General Methuen. who was
captured, severely wounded, by Gen.
Aral Delarey, March 10th. had been re-
leased and was expected to arrive at
Klerksdorp, southwestern Transvaal
today. The generals condition was ia
vOrable.
Mr.. Brodrick added that the eXcange
Of General Methuen for Commandant
Kritzinger a not been contemplated.
The trial of the commandment had been
POSTPONED because consideration of the
evidence to be presented had not heen
completed.
Timothy NJ. Healy. Irish nationalist,
amid nationalist cheers. invited the
government to show equal magnanimi-
ty and release Commandant KritZinger.
MI. Brodrick said subsequently that
the telegram received did not specifical-
ly say that General Methuen had been
releasd. but from the fact that he was
in the hands of a British medical Of
fer. it was presumed that the general
had been released.
The following dispatch, dated Preto-
ria. March 18th. has been received from
Lord Kitchener:
General Methuen was brought 70
Klerksdorp today. He is doing well
Everything possible is being done for
him"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-18
THE LABOR SITUATION
Continued from First PaEe.)

from making the same demand upon
all the mills or from striking to secure
il and that the guarantee OF the sec
retaries could not be carried out
Augusta Operatives Not to Strike
Augusta, Ga, March 15--The mill
operatives in b August district
have not at any time in the recent past
resolved TO strike. They made a re-
quest on one Of the mills for a 10 per
cent. increase in wages and the re-
quest was turned down They have
taken no further action. In view OF
rumors put in circulation they today
made public announcement that they
have made no demand for increased
wages and are not going TO strike on
Monday as reported
Lowell Men Demand Higher Wages.
Lowell. Mass. March Eat a re-
cent meeting Of the towel textile COM
mittee 1t was voted TO demand an In
crease of 10 Der cent for all textile
workers In Lowell mills. this never
coming as a result Of the action OF the
Fail River operatives
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-18
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Asheville Citizen: II is reported that
another well which gives Indications OF
oil has been located on Valley street.
This makes the third well OF this kind
which has been found in this immedi-
ate vicinity.
Wilson News: The annual spring ex-
odus Of coons to the north from North
Carolina Will commence soon. 1t Ia
said that a large number will be secur-
ed to work in New York. New Jersey
and Massachusetts. They will be want
ed for brickyard laborers-
Gastonia Gazette: Rev. j. b. Padgett
is in Jail here charged with stealing
wood and fodder. etc. His family lives
in Cheeryville and he is a well known
'sanctified'" minister in this section.
He failed to give a bond of $50 and will
be in Jail till May term OF court.
Monroe Journal: Mr.. Frank Turner,
who was reared in Monroe n s
we'll known here. VS. drowned in Citrus
county, Florida, at about eight o'clock
last Thursday night TIE latest intel
ligence from there is that his body had
not been found. He is a son of Mr.. w.
5. Turner. who at one time ran n drug
store here.
Lexington Dispatch: A man from the
country appeared at the postoffce Mon
day, asking the cost OF mailing a letter.
A little questioning drew forth the
facts that he was 81 rears of age, was
married and had a family and that this
was the first letter he had ever written.
He knew nothing about how to mail
his letter or what it cost to send it.
Louisburg Times: The postoffce at
Centreville, this county. was totally de-
stroyed by fire on Saturday morning
last. j. A. Upchurch. the postmaster.
and a young man named Joyner, who
were asleep in an uDstairs room were
aroused about 3 o'clock in the morning
by the smell Of smoke, nj before they
could dress themselves and get put the
flames were bursting through the walls
They were unable to save anything
even from their own room. All the
books, stamps, and all mail matter. in
Guiding the mail bag. was destroyed.
Mr.. Upchurch was in town Tuesday
n informed US that he had received
a few days before, $1,000 worth of
stamps. which. together with a small
amount OF money was burned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-18
A RECEIVER ASKED FOR.
For the Gate City Oil Company by
Brothers of the President.

Atlanta, Ga, March 14-Alleging
that their interests have been neg
lected. William oliver. Thomas Oliver,
George Oliver and Mrs. NJ. j. Towel
have filed an application for a receiver
for the Gate City Oil Company, of
which their brother. John Oliver, is
president.
The parties aver that they held 65S
shares at par value of S65, 500, which
they authorized John Oliver to sell for
them. The plaintiffs claim hat under
this option the brother bought this
stock for himself, paying them $110 per
share while it was worth at least $40
per share.
The court is pet1tioned to declare this
sale cancelled and to return the stock
to the plaintiffs. They also ask a per-
manent receiver for the company.
John oliver, the president of the
company, says the brothers have been
endeavoring to compel him to sell the
plants of the company in this city and
Charlotte, N. c. He further stated
that he had options from all parties
allowing him to purchase the stock at
ITO per share. The company owes no
debts, he said. and there was 10 rea
son why it should be placed in the
hands of a receiver.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-18
BARLOW wARRaN,s BODY FOUND.
The Noted Express Robber Drowned
After His Recent Robbery.

Charleston. S. c.. March 14.-Early
this morning fishermen near Branch
Vile found the half decomposed body
Of a white man floating in the Edisto
river. It was near the bend in the river
where the express company's safe was
found on the day after the recent ex-
press robbery. Two pistols were strap
ped around the body and in the coat
pockets were found twelve express en-
velopes. -four Of them containing money.
On the day following the express rob
berry the trail was traced by blood
hounds to a place IN the river near
where the body was found today, where
it was lost. It is thought the robber at
tempted to swim across the rapid cur
rent. but being weighted down by his
clothes. heavy pistols and cartridges.
he persisted miserably. Those who have
seen the pody pronounce it to be the
notorious Barlow Warren. who Is al
alleged to la robbed the Southern
Express Company twice and to have
murdered the chief witness againsf
him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-18
THEIR SENTENCES COMMITTED.
The Governor Relieves Gorham and Ram
sey of the Sentences of I'm
~prisonment.
THE FIRST WITNESS
Fearing Begin. the Y-.ts-
mony I'm the Nellie Crop.ey Case.

Elizabeth City. y. c.. March 1.-THE
taking of testimony in the case OF
James wilcox. charged with the muir
der OF Miss Nellie Cropsey. was beSu.
today.
Coroner Fearing. the first witness
described the autopsy he. together with
Drs. Wood and McMullen performed
on the body Of Miss Cropsey. They
found clotted blood about the base or
the brain: also n bruise on h left
temple. There was no evidence u the
murdered girl having been crirainaily
Coroner Fearing testified that the
BODY was found in the Pasquotank
river about five yards In front of the
Cropsey residence. He examined the
body. The clothing was intact. The
legs were limp IND dangling in the
water and there was no water in the
lungs or stomach. There was a c
sion on the left temple and the blow
that caused ii would have accustomed
Inconsistencies for at least half an
hour. The absence OF water from
lungs and stomach. combined with
other facts. he said, was evidence that
Nellie Cropsey was put in the water
in an unconscious state.
Cross-examination did not cause any
change in his testimony. DIR. Fearing
was the only witness examined today.
The Misses Sadie and Annie Wilcox
took seats by their brother this after
noon.
Andrew Cropsey arrived this fore
noon. Crowds continue to attend the
trial and the number OF women in at
ndanc increases perceptibly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-18
WEST AFRICAN COTTON.
That Raised in German Colony
Grades Above American MiddIinS.

Berlin. March 13.-The negroes of the
Tuskegee normal and industrial insti-
tute, who were engaged the latter part
Of 1900 by the German government to
teach the natives of Togaland. German
West Africa, how to row cotton. have.
according to the report of the colonial
committee, succeeded in producing cot
ton which is graded on the Bremen ex-
change above American middling. The
Tuskegee negroes have demonstrated
that the land in Togoland is suitable
for cotton, of which there is great
abundance. The only obstacle to the
commercial utilization of this product
is transportation, and especially getting
the bales to the coast. The colonial
government has sent an expedition of
engineers to survey a railroad from the
coast town of LONE to Palime. in the
interior.