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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-09
TO THE FAR NORTHWEST

1.-THE Burlington Northern Pacific
Express now leaves Kansas City at
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tions with the early evening trains
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-09
sIG.sN5s

When you are suffering from
rheumatism, the kidneys must be
attended 10 at once so that they will
eliminate the uric acid from the
blood. Foleg's Kidney Cure is the
most effective remedy for this pur-
pose. Il. r. Hopkins Of Polar, Wis,
says: after unsueeessfuily doc
toring three years tor rheumatism
with the best doctors, Itried Foley's
Kidney Cure and ii cured me. !
cannot speak too highly Of this
great medicine" Sold by y. w.
FeaFis
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-09
ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIBERS.
New Interest Il Being Aroused
In the |. Z g. N. Movement.

The committee has been diligently
at work and are daily adding to the
subscription list, however there is
much to be done yet before we Sc
cure this important road that means
so much for the prosperity of our
city. Time Is short, the surveyors
are now running their last line on
the return from Dallas to Italy via
Rocket Boyce and Nash. Def
mite action must be taken this week.
BY united effort of our citizens we
can secure it. The committee are de-
termined to secure it. They have
made good Roadway on the right of
way, and now know just what they
have to work to, and are going to
make it. Let every citizen lend them
their encouragement and support
when they call on you, and should
they not be able to see you at once
then call on them and assist them in
their task Remember they are work
ing for the City, for you and your
interest. Diets say We will have the
road and it viii come.
The following additional subscrip-
tions have been obtained to the /. d
G. n. Ry. fund.
First National Bank,
Citizens National Bank,
Waxahachie National Bank,
Waxahachie Loan * Trust Co.
Ellis County Loan d Trust Co.
Waxahachie r.. r. * Il. Assn.
Ferris, Royal A
Fristoe, X +
Getzendaner, w II
Jolesch IL Chaska,
Fears d Templeton,
Wyatt, J r
Vscher, Y Il
Cunningham, q II
Rosser, II ID
Mem anus, J W
Traylor, ] II
Billiard, ID b
Walker, q ", Sr.
Sleeper, L Nj
Sleeper Grain Co.
West, W
Patrick, M T
Nowlin, Jno =
Amount OF above ...-----.-.-. 81, boo
Amount formerly reportedl3, 0lo..3
Natalie 3.ta srg sOG Sfs
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NOTICE.

Subscribers are respectfully re-
quested 10 notify the business office,
telephone l48, of any failure to re-
ceive papers on same evening of
publication. This is the only means
by which we may know you are not
receiving you paper regular and an
immediate notification will be APP
preciated.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-09
&C. E. C." on Every Tablet.

Every tablet Of Cascarets Candy
Cathartic bears the famous c. c. {.
Never sold in bulk. Look for ii and
accept no other, Beware of fraud.
All druggists, Ioc.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-09
Attention.

Ladies' and Gents clothing cleaned,
pressed, repaired, Clothing made tn
order Second hand clothes bought
and sold. A share Of your patron
age solicited. ] y, Perrin. IF
III East Main st.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-09
Bronchitis for Twenty Years.

Mrs. Minerva Smith, of Danville,
H., writes: II had bronchitis for
twenty years and never got relief
until / used Foley's Honey and Tar
which is a sure cure Sold by B,
w. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-09
To Eastern Resorts
VIA BURLINGTON ROUTE

Low rate summer circuit tours to
Michigan, Canada, St. Lawrence
Region, Atlantic Coast; rail and
lake, or all rail.
To Chicago Through first class
sleepers and train service to Chi
eag0 from Austin and other Texas
cities via the NJ. X. d T. road, the
Hannibal gateway and the Burling-
ton Route.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-09
cool MINNESOTA

10000 lakes; scores OF the coolest
and best summer localities in the
country; frequent perions of low ex-
cursion tours, such as $3.50 Kansas
City to ST. Paul and Minneapolis.
The Burlington is the old reliable
and established line to the northern
Twin Cities.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-09
THE LIGHT IN SUMNER

Wherever you go for the summer
you can have the DAILY LIGHT
sent to you at the same rate you
pay at home-50 cents a month.
Address changed as often as de
sired.
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Attention Fraters.

Have heard from the Sardis team.
They will be here on time Thursday
eight, July 10. A full attendance is
desired. Two limitations. &C. NJ
Brady, Secy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-09

THE Waxahachie Candy Kitchen
is prepared To furnish ice cream
bricks for parties and wedding re-
ceptions at 81 40 per gallon. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-09

Foley's Kidney Cure purifles the
blood by straining out impurities
and tones up the whole system.
Cures kidney and bladder troubles.
Sold by b. W. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-09
Funeral OF w. NJ. Ross.

The funeral services of Mr.. w.
NJ. Ross, whose death occurred yes
terday morning, took place this
morning at 10 O'Clock at the first
Baptist church. The church servi-
ces were conducted by Rev. h. A.
Copass and at the cemetery the re-
mains were inferred by the Wood
meu of the World. A large crowd
of the friends of the deceased was
in attendance.
How Are Your Kidneyss
Or Hobbs spaTagus Pills cure all kidney ills. Sam
ole free. Add Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or N.
Subscribe for the LIGHT.
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Educsts Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathsrtic, cure constipation forever.
aucs 2oc. IL G. c. G fail, druggists refund money.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
TWO QUEER ACCIDENTS AND
 ONE FATAL, OTHER SERIOUS

innocence of intentional wrongdoing and declaring his horror at the result of his indiscretion.
 Coroner Tice went to Drivers row and held an inquest. He returned verdict that Annie Walker came to her death from a pistol shot wound inflicted by Morris Jackson and warrant was sworn out against Jackson charging him with murder.
 The less serious accident occurred Sun day. Bayzie Millhouse, a negro, shot Nettie May Williams, in the leg, out at Sunrise, Sunday morning. Millhouse claims that the shooting was an accident.
 The bullet from the pistol struck the woman in the leg just above the knee,
 The sound of the shot caused large crowd of negroes to gather, and for while the excitement ran high
 Yesterday morning. about o'clock. Millhouse entered the sergeant's office and gave himself up to the police au- thorties. He told Sergeant Cowling that the shooting was accidental and that he would not purposeiy have hurt Nettie May for anything. He says he feels confident that the court will acauit him.
 The case will come up before the Re corder's Court as soon as Nettie May Will Hams is able to be present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
FIREMEN TO FEAST
TO HAVE CUE AT HEADoUAR
 TIERS ON THE FOURTH.
This to Be First of an Annual Af- fair of the Kind--1Eany Promi-
 nent Citizens Have Been Invited to Attend.

While others throughout this great country are celebrating the independence of the nation next Friday. July 4. the brave fire fighters of Montgomery will manifest their appreciation of the occa- sion by celebrating in their own peculiar way.
 It Is one of the hardships of fireman's life that he must be on duty every minute of his servica He must be ever ready to respond to the tap of the fire gong. Realizing the importance of these regula- tions and desiring to give each fireman an opportunity to participate in the celebra- ton the fire ladies will eat sumptuous dinner under the roof of the headquarters house on Madison Avenue. There will be much good cheer and fifty invitations have been sent by the firemen to their good friends, which include many promi- nent citizens of Montgomery. The ,.re- men will make merry in the entertain ment of their guests. but through 1t all they will be ready to answer any sum- mons to duty.
 The invitations, which were issued yes- terday. request the recipients to attend ''the first annual barbecue and jollitica- ton of the members of the Montgomery Fire Department July 4th, 1902 at 2S Madison Avenue. Come early. Dinner served at p. m
 The committee in charge of the cele- bration consists of Fire Chief John F. Browder and Fire Captains w. T. Jones. E. T. Griffith, and R. w. Cochran"
 Mayor Joseph and other distinguished Montgomerians will be present at the dinner to be given by the firemen and 1t will undoubtedly be a most enjoyable occ ssion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
POSTOFFICE YEAR ENDS
CLERKS NOW BUSY BALANCING THEIR BOOKS.
Postmaster Irwin Says the Yearly Report Will Show an Increase
 in Montgomery's Business.
 Public Statement Soon.

s A 2 L . The financial year of Uncle Sam closed yesterday, and this morning hundreds oi thousands of bookkeepers and other clerical men in his employ will begin their records anew upon spotless page of white.
 | Onicials and clerks in the big red brick federal building at the corner of Dexter Avenue and Lawrence Street were deeply engaged yesterday in great columns of figures. They had littie time to, advert to tatle about the hot weather ticker performing in the ofice of Section sDtrec- tor Chaffee close by. They were prepar- ing annual statements. and they had lit- tie time for augnt else:
 "Our yearly report will show ar in- crease in business at the Montgomery postofice'' said Assistant Postmaster Henry Irwin.
 No" he continued, T cannot furnish you with the statements today. In fact we cannot begin to prepare our annual statement until the close of business to- day. Then we will get to work with all of the energy we possess, and 1t is pro babie we will be able to make a public statement with comparisons within three CT four days"
 , In each department the preliminary work of making annual statements was under way. but like Postrnaster Irwin. the chief of departments said they could not give any information until the fiscal year had closed. It went out at midnight last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
DEATH OF MRS. J. H. REEVES. Passed Away in This City After
 Long Illness.

Mrs. J. H. Reeves of Eufaula died yes terday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
 She was brought to Montgomery from her home in Eufaula several days ago for treatment. but the hoped for inn provement never came.
 Mrs. Reeves has been In invalid for several years. She spent the great part of the last years in the north, in search of health. She had been patient sui ferer for many weary months. with an Illness that wore her life away little by little.
 Her husband is J. H.. Reeves. well known citizen of Eufaula- He accom- panied her to Montgomery and was at her side when. the end came.
 Mrs Reeves was the mother of two daughters and three sons, all of whom survive her and all of whom are grown but one J. H. Reeves, Jr., her eldest sor is a railway mail clerk between Montgornery and Savannah and is well known in this city.
 Mrs. Reeves was the daughter of John McNab an old time prominent citizen of Eufaula. and who was in the days pre- ceding the war and immediately follow Ing it one of the best known bankers in Alabama. She was life long member of the Baptist Church.
 Accompanied by MT. Reeves the re- mains were carried to Eufaula on the train leaving here at 4:10 D. m. yester- day. The funeral will take place today in Eufaula.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
NEW BANK FOR SELMA.
Banking House of Minthorne Wool
 sey" Chartered.

The Secretary of State of Alabama yes. terday issued a charter to a Selma cor. poration styling itself "The Banking House of Mtnthorne Woolsey."
 A transcript of the record of incorpo. ration filed with the Probate Judge oi Dallas County. was filed yesterday with the Secretary of State. It was accompa' n!ed by certificate of the record mad' by Hon. P. H. Pitts. Probate Judge oi Dallas County, and the charter was al once issued by the Secretary of State.
 The incorporators of The Banking House of AIinthorne Woolsey" arc Min thorne Woolsey. Harold Brown and k p. Anderson. all of Selma.
 The corporation certifies that it has capital stock of s5O,OOo divided into 5e shares of sloO each and the stock has beer actually paid in.
 This capital is to used solely for tho purpose of the banking business to o' conducted by the incorporators.
 The place of business of the incorpora' tion Is Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Negroes Handling Pistols Shoot Negro Women. INSTANT DEATH FOR ONE Slayer Knew Nothing of Tak-
 ing a Life.
  Discharged the Fatal Bullet to Prove His Pistol Would Explode . Cartridge-The Other
INSTANT DEATH FOR ONE

Two remarkable accidents of kind, one of which resulted seriously and the other fatally, occurred yesterday and the day before
 Tn giving an exhibition of the working ability of a pistol and through his zeal to consummate a trade for the weapon. Morris Jackson. negro shot and in- stantly killed Annie Walker, negro woman in Drivers row, near the Mont gonery brewery. about 7:so o'clock last night
 Jackson. who is e cripple. conducts small store on the west side of the Lower wetumpka Road near the brewery. lie is also an itinerant repairer of pistols and other weapons.
 For several days a trade of pistols has been pending between Jackson and another negro, name unknown.
 The unknown negro was willing to swap pistols with Jackson if 1t could be proved to him that the pistol owned by Jackson, weapon of anticipated design, would shoot. Yesterday evening the un- known negro called at Jackson's place. and the two discussed the proposed trade.
 .Dis gun will sho' shoot said Jackson tan I'll prove It to you
 Suiting the action to the word Jackson walked to fence surrounding the little store and pointing the pistol toward the ground he fired three times into the darkness of the meadow which is skirted by row of negro cabins called Drivers row.
 The pistol fired all right and the trade was consummated. The unknown negro gave Jackson rusty old pistol and s1. .75 in exchange for the weapon.
 Five minutes later. Jackson claims. he was astounded when several negroes rushed into his little place and told him he had killed a negro woman.
 T didn't b'lieve 'em" said Jackson in q cell at police headquarters last night ian I thought day wus 'jes erjokin' me untwell de perlicemans comed after me doan' know now who de woman wus an I'm powerful sorry ef I kilt her."
 When Jackson fired the fatal shot he stood at point elevated from the cabin occupied by Annie Walker. 150 yards dis tant
 The woman was standing on the little portico of the cabin and received the pistol ball in her stomach. She fell from the portico into the yard, and a subse- quent investigation disclosed the fact that in the fall the neck of the woman was broken. Had the pistol ball not taken her life. death would have resulted from the fall.
 A telephone message sent by Robert Graham. white storekeeper, advised the police department of the death of the woman and police officers went to the scene of the tragedy and placed Morris Jackson under arrest. The negro went quietly with the officers protesting his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
OFFICIAL CALL SENT BELIEVED DIR. GREGORY WILL
 COME HERE. He Has Resigned His Charge in Baltimore and Has Several Calls Under Consideration-The
 Montgomery Offer.

Rev. o. F. Gregory. D. D.. of BaItl- more. Md, has been officially called tc i'll the pastorAtc of the Adams Street Baptist Church. mace vacant by the resignation of Rev. w. D. Gay.
 MT. Gregory was the choice of the Ad- ans Street Baptists in a conference as sembled several weeks ago, but an of ficial call was not sent to him until yes. terday morning.
 He was offered S1.5o0 and his expenses including the expense incurred in moving him and his family from Baltimore to M Ltgcmery.
 It was learned yesterday that Dr. Gregory had resigned his charge in Bal timore. Although. since lis resignation. he has been called to several other churches in different parts of the coun- try. it is thought and hoped by the Bap- lists here that he will accept the call to the Montgomery church.
 If Dr. Gregory accepts he will come to MontgC mery about September l.
 pr. Gregory filled the pulpit of Rev. Charles Stakeley. D. D.. pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city. much to the satisfaction of all the Montgomery Baptists.
 Dr. Gregory enjoys the reputation of being q great organizer as well as a man of scholarly attainments, and a remark abe memory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
oRest, Only Rest .n

Chicago Tribune.
 A plaintive wall from Vantage over sea Mir. Croker says he has been at work ir politics for thirty years. and Is weary and needs rest. New York is weary, too and needs rest for all time from the per. nicious methods of Crokerism in politics Poe's raven, bird of i'll omen. croaked ''Never more' above the chamber door It Is a coroner who comes back to us bringing the doleful message from the boss. An ante-mortem political statement or a post-mortem political autopsy?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Funeral of Col. BlakeH.

Tke remains of Col David T. Blakey were laid at rest in oskwood Cemetery Sunday morning. A large number of friends attended the funeral
 The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Rush of Prsttville. an old schoo1mste of Colonel Blakey's, assisted by Rev. Chailes Stakely and Rev. N. L. Ander- eon. ... .N
 The Survivors Association of the Mont gomery True Blues as we'll as the ae, tive company attended the funeral in bodies
 A salute was fired over the grave of Colonel Blakey. after which the bugler blew taps"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
MRS. RoBERTsoN's FUNERAL.
She Died Sunday. at Her Home 1T
 Showdown.

Showdown.
 Mrs J. T. Robertson died at her home In Showdown Sunday morning, after a months illness. About a month before her death she visited relatives in Fort Deposit. where she contracted the illness which rosulte, In her death.
 She was taken to her home in Snow- dcun but lived only one day after her arrival there.
 Her remains were accompanied to Montgomery by a number of friends She leaves several grown sons and daughters to mourn her loss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Hnd a Record for Marrving.

JeffersonviIie. ind. June 5o.-Masistrate John H. Hauae. who for many years was one of the most unique characters in Southern Indiana is dead. He was s years of age. and during the ten years he held the office of magistrate in Jeffer- senviIle he is said to have married 6.e0O couples. the majority of whom were elopers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
MIR. THOMPSON BURIED.
Laid to Rest With Honors of Red
 Men.

The funeral of the late D. W. Thomp- son took place Sunday. afternoon from the residence of his son. J. P. Thompson, in West End
 The remains of MT. Thompson were laid to rest with the honors of the Order of Red Men of which he was a member. A great many of the Red Men attended the funeral services. and the exercises at the grave were especially impressive.
 Mr. Thompson was a resident of Au- gusta. Ga Ho died in this city while on d visit to his son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Burinl of an Infant.

The infant daughter of Mrs. Seth B. Gordon was buried in 9skwood Cemetery Sunday morning. The funeral services were held at the residence. 4ls MiIdres Street, at 10 o'clock Sunday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

When a married daughter writes home to mother, and puts Personal" on the envelope the other members of the fam fly wonder If 1t is a baby or divorce.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

Whenever a woman is sighted, and doesn't get invited to a picnic she won- ders if it is her duty to ask the Lord to send rain for the crops.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01

Bowling Green, Ky. Pupils from 27 States, 20 teachers Board ing pupils limited to oO Very select. Every- thing of the highest order. Departments af Music Vocal Culture, Elocution and Art under tho supervision of specialists. Patronized and recommended by leading men of United States. Send for handsome catalogue REV. R. F. CABELL. President. Bowling Green. Ky.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Fauquier Institute for Young Ladies,
Warrenton, Va

The forty-third session of ths school begins September 18th. 1902. S-tuatet in Piedmont region of Virginia on Southern Railroad, 55 miles from Washington. A limited home school. For catalogue address
 GEO. G. BUTLER, All, Prin. tu thu-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Ward Seminary t, a,,;,'i:. 1isn: tsa':'' Isa.'

Eeoutlon. certItIostion to wellesley, Baltimore Wom aus College. Faeey, 90. MId and eauablo eiIinns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
Potter College for Young Ladies.

tu thu-sat.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-09-15
Registration Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the books of registration for the general
election to be held November 4. 1902. for
the election of State, County and Town
ship officers, are now open and will re-
main open daily on all legal days from
10 o'clock A. M. to 6 o'clock p. M. until
October 10, 1902, and from October 10, 1907,
to October 81, 1902, from 2 o'clock to 8
o'clock p. M, in addition to the hours
heretofore mentioned, at which time the
books of registration will be closed at 6
o'clock p. M. Naturalized citizens will be
required to produce their papers at the
time they present themselves for regis
tration.
PETER ORGAN,
Registry Agent. Mill City Precinct, Hum
boldt County, Nevada.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-09-15
Registration Notice.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the books of registration for the general
election to be held November 4. 1902. for
the election of State. County and Town
ship officers, are now open n will re-
main open daily on all legal lays from
10 o'clock A. M. until s o'clock p. M. until
October 10, 1902. and from October 10, 1902,
to October q, 1902. from 7 o'clock to 9
O'Clock p. NJ, in addition to the hours
heretofore mentioned, at which time the
books of registration will be closed at 6
o'clock p. NJ. Naturalized citizens will be
required TO produce their papers at the
time they present themselves for regis
tration.
r. H. CONNER,
Registry Agent, McDermit Precinct, Hum
boldt County, Nevada.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-09-15
Registration Notice

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
he books of registration for the general
election to be held November 4, 1902. for
ne election of State. County and Town
hip officers are now open and will re-
nain open daily on all legal days from
. o'clock A. NJ. to 6 o'clock p. M. until
october 10, 1902. and from October 10. 1902
o October !, 1902, from 7 O'Clock 10
'clock p. M. in addition to the hours
heretofore mentioned, at which time the
% of registration will be closed at
o'clock p. M. Naturalized citizens will be
equired to produce their papers at the
ime they present themselves for regis
ration.
WALTER DAKIN.
tigistry Agent, Bartlett Creek Princict,
Humboldt County, Nevada