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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-28
CUBA WANTS Annexation
So Says Col. Tasker Bliss Before
House Committee ON Ways
and Means.
HEARING ON RECIPROCITY CONTINUES.
Commercial Union, Col. Bliss De-
clares, Will Postpone Political
Unton-He Tells How the United
States Can Secure the BULK of
Trade with the Island.

Washington, Jan. 27.--Col. Tasker
Bliss, the United States army officer
detailed as collector of customs at
Havana, was before the ways and
means committee Saturday concerning
Cuban reciprocity. In opening his
statement he disclaimed authority as a
sugar expert, and said his knowledge
was confined to that of an observer for
three years in an official position deal
Ing with the trade of Cuba. This had
led him to hope that if there was any
change in the tariff it would be such an
adjustment as would throw into the
hands of the United States the large
amount of Cuban trade now taken by
foreign countries.
Speaking first of the condition of the.
Cuban sugar industry. he said it was.
greatly depressed. The Havana banks
were refusing further credits to the
planters, and when this occurred it was
a sure evidence of the distress of the
plantations. He roughly estimated
the sugar industry of the island at
5000, 100000, and said about three
6ourths of the people were dependent
tn one way or another on the sugar in
6ustry.
Chairman Payne asked Col. Bliss to
specify what advantages the United
States could gain from Cuba, and Mr..
Payne also called attention to the low
tariff rate Cuba imposed against the
United States.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-28

Meat and Vegetables.
Dire increase IN their cost We see
Ere long we, will begin
To fear that pork and bssns VIII b
~ rsrs e tsrratin.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-28

n; Joe Berto. aged 30; S. c. Creighton.
aged 2S (colored); James Stoyall. aged S5
(colored); Andrew Pash, aged 80: Sam
Humphrey, aged "a; James Humphrey.
aged "a; j. j. Humphrey, aged 80; Daniel
Fish, aged "a; Dave Waitress, aged %;
Frank Gasperi aged IS: Alexander Gray.
aged "a: Jack Mannealy, aged 20; John
Martin, aged 49,; George Benochak, aged
20; Joe Gasperi. aged "a: John laval. aged
oliver Mahfe
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

An editor sent out circular letters
t. a large number Of married men,
subscribers and asked them why
they married. Here are some Of
the answers:
I didn't intend 60 DO it.
Because I did NOT have the expc-
rlence 1 have now.
Married to get even with her
mother, bat never have.
That's what I've been trying for
eleven years to find out.
] yearued for company. Now We
have it AL the time
/ thought it would he cheaper than
a breach OF promise suit.
Because Sarah told me that five
other men had proposed to her.
That's the same fool question my
friends ask me.
/ wanted companion Of the op-
posite sex, She is still opposite.
The old man was going 10 give me
his foot, SO l took his daughters
hand.
Because / asked her 10 have me
and she said she would. / think
she's got ne,
Because ] thought she was one
among a thousand; now / think she
is thousand among one.
| was lonesome and melancholy
and wanted some one to make me
lively. She makes me very lively.
Have exhausted all the figures in
the arithmetic 10 find an answer to
your question; between multiplied
tion and division in the family and
distraction in addition the answer
liz hard to arrive at.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
THE LONG { SHORT OF 1T


Free lunches are now IN season.
/ phone J b. Hines at once for ice
cold canteloupes. 9lpd
| j. A. Campbell has moved his
family from Oak Clif to Waxaha-
chic,
About four hundred dollars worth
of Chautauqua stock was sold yes
I terday.
Acute gastritis Is getting cheaper.
WatermeIons are now selling for ten
cents each.
The ladies of the G. ?. Church
will meet tomorrow aftern oou at )
O'Clock at the church.
Mrs. T. b. Williams, who has been
quite iii for more than week, was
this morning reported to be slowly
improving.
The Central section gang is en-
gagged this week Ia putting down
gravel crossings on Rogers and
Monroe streets and Ferris avenue.
Surveyor Neal Of Waxahachie, is
rounding up survey of the city lake
to see how much land il effected ny
high water in the lake. Ennis
News.
Chautauqna tickets are now on
sale at the drug stores OF Hood d
Martin and the Herring Sparks
Drug Company. Individual season
tickets for adults Sl.0J. Children
between 10 and r. years old 50c.
The waxahachfe ball team return
ed last night from Al, arado where
they concluded "a series Of three
games yesterday afternoon. Yes
terday's game was Won ny Aiyarado
BY a score of T 10 $. The boys left
this morning for Mckinney where
series Of three galo-, will be
played.
Mr.. J. y. Duke brought 20 this
office yesterday two stalks of cotton
which had two open boiis each.
The stake are very sma4, and the
open boll~ appear only about half
size. Mr.. Duke says they grew on
very thin land which accounts for
the ,tunted growth and early open
ing.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

A little child was struck and
knocked from the track this side of
Garrett this morning by tie engine
pulling the westbouud passenger
train. The little fellow was playing
ou the track and the train was al
most ON IL before 1t realized it's dan
Rerous position, The child attempt
et. To get out of the way OF the loco
motive bat before it was clear of
the track 10 was struck by the pilot
II was quite painfully bruised about
the body aud may be hurt internally.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Don't Fail To Try This

When ever an honest trial is Civ
7n Ia Electric Bitters for any troub-
le it's recommended for, a permanent
cure will surely be effected. 1t new
ar fails 10 tone the stomach. regulate
the kidneys and bowels, stimulate
the liver, invigorate the nerves and
purify the blood. It's a wonderful
tonic for rundown systems. Elec-
trio Bitters positively cures Kidney
and Liver Troubles, Stomach Dis
orders, Nervousness, Sleeplessness,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and expels
Malaria. Satisfaction guaranteed
by Herring-Sparks Drug Co. Only
70 cents
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

Every citizen Of town should
feel an interest In its civic beauty.
Nothing about town so impresses
a visitor as its cleanly appearance.
In view of the fact that the Chan
tauqua meets here next Tuesday the
show windows OF the various bust
ness houses should be- given a clean
ing aud nicely decorated. Then,
too, there are a few weeds In Uni
versity Addition that might be cut.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Homer Taylor Arrested.

This morning Sheriff Sweat re-
ceived information from the sher-
iff's department at Dallas that Ho-
mer Taylor, colored, was under ar
rest there. Taylor is the man who
shot at another negro i'm a Freed
man saloon few days ago and
made his escape. The Dallas police
located him in Dallas yesterday
morning and in attempting to make
his arrest Taylor fed from the oftl-
GERS. Nine shots in all were fired
at the negro before he was bagged.
Sheriff Sweat went to Dallas this
morning to bring Taylor back to
this city.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
An Ennis Man Dies.

Yesterday afternoon about one
O'Clock Mr., F. H. Atwood died at
his home in Ennis. Mr.. Atwood
was Il years old and had lived in
Ennis about twenty years. He
was highly respected by the people
of that town and his death is the
loss of an upright citizen.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
n 50 alse Claims.

The proprietors OF Foley's Honey
and Tar do not advertise this as IA
sure cure for Consumption" " They
do not claim it will cure this dread
complaint in advanced eases. but
do positively assert that it will cure
in the earlier stages and never fails
to give comfort and relief In the
worst cases. Foley's Honey and
Tar is without doubt the greatest
throat and lung remedies. Refuse
Substitutes. Sold by b. W. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

A. r. Bass, of Morgantown, Ind,
had to get up ten or twelve times
during the night and had severe
backache and pains in the Kidneys.
Was cured by Foley's Kidney Cure.
Sold by Il. w. Fearis,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Saves A Woman, $ Life.

10 have given upwould havemeant
death for Mrs. Lois Craig, of Dor
chester, Mass. For years she had
endured untold misery from a severe
lung trouble and obstinate cough.
"Often' she writes. ~ could scare
iy breathe and sometimes coul4 not
speak. All doctors and remedies
failed til! | used Dr.. Kings NV
Discovery for Consumption and was
completely cured" Sufferers from
Coughs, Colds, Throat and Lung
trouble need this grand remedy, for
it never dissap0ints. Cure is guar
anteed by Herring-Sparils Drug Go
Price SOC and 81 90. Trial bottle free
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Two Bottles Cured Him.

81 was troubled with kidney com
plaint for about two years, =" writes
A. II Davis, of Mt. Sterling, la,
''but two bottles of Foley's Honey
and Tar effected permanent cure 3.
Sold by Il. w. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
Pleasantly Entertained.

Miss Clara Edwards entertained
the All for Fun Club at the home of
her father III West End yesterday
morning. Miss Clara performed the
role Of hostess in a most gracious
manner.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
FraterS, Attention.

Notice has been received today
that the Sardis F. T., A. team will
arrive tonight and will do the degree
work, Two limitations and ali men,
bers are urged to be on hand.
e. NJ. Brady. Sec.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

FOR SALE AT a Bargain
delivery wagon; one one horse draw;
two second hand buggies; one cast
register; one screw case. Ellis
County Hdw, Co.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

The firm heretofore known as the
Waxahachie Atheletic Association
has this day been dissolved by mu-
tnal consent, d. X. Atkisson retir-
ing and j. "A. Simmons continuing
the business. All accounts due the
association are payable TO j. A. Sim
mons and all outstanding indebted
ness is assumed by him.
ID. X, ADHESION.
] A. SIMMONS. Ii
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17
bronchitis for Twenty Years

Mrs. Minerva Smith, of Danville,
Ill, 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, 1902-07-17
'suOElso!puI IoqlgaM
Fair tonight and Friday.
5, Il. SHELLITO. Observer.

Foley's Kidney Cure purifies 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, 1902-07-17

w. Il. Bedford has sold his lot at
the rear of the store occupied by
Jolesch Il Chaska to j. s. Campbell
d Co. The consideration was about
$500.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

TIL f Waxahachie Candy Kitchen
is prepared TO furnish ice cream
bricks for parties and wedding re-
ceptions at Sl.40 per gallon. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

Sound kidneys are safeguards Of
life. Make the kidneys healthy
with Foley's Kidney Cure" Sold
by h. w. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-17

Subscribe for the LIGHT.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-11-28
INCREASING OF SWEETNESS.
Remark able Increase In the Consum D.
ton of Sugar.

hemarkaDle increase in the Consu m D.
tion of Sugar.
Medical men, II not psychologists,
might find an interesting subject of
study in the largely increased consump-
tion of sugar In the last 100 years. In
the first quarters of the last century
the average per capita In the United
States was eight pounds, and in the last
decade it ranged from sixty to sixty
eight pounds. In Great Britain II rose
to about ninety pounds per year before
the century's end.
The cause of this advance was purely
economic. Time was when sugar was a
costly luxury, INDUCED In only by the
rich or decidedly well-to-do, but that
was because 1t was scarce, for all man.
kind have a sweet TOOTH The produc-
ton has increased 80 enormously that
the saceharne product has become
cheap, and is consequently rated as u
necessary Of life. Moreover, the mass
of people In civilized countries have
become so much better off as the result
VI ihdusti Hi ploSltss tuNt siutlI SldAl-
ard of living is much higher than 100
years ago, though they may be no more
contented with 1t.
The growing plenty caused cheapness
and consumption kept steady pace with
production. Appetite for sweets, grew
with what 1t fed on. OF course, it is not
plain sugar alone In which the people
now indulge so freely, but all manner
of confections and preserves; and what
is set down as the consumption of Il
country includes what II puts up in one
combination or another and sends
abroad.
But the question with which We be-
gan is, What Is the effect upon health,
or upon mind and morals, of this vastly
increased consumption of material
sweetness? Has 1t anything to do with
the rise or fall of prevalent diseases,
upon the death rate or upon the genial
influences of civilization? Now that
philosophy Is seeking physical basis
for everything in human nature, Ii
might inquire. whether the sugar habit
has anything to do with the "sweetness
and light" OF humanity York
Mail and Express.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-11-28


laughter 10 quit her home2 No, In
deed, not for one single night
She lhorrihedD-But you can't think
mean 10 leave little Dolly here! Sure
lY, you would not be such n heartless
brute as to part mother from her
ehildg
He Qeily)-I am quite passlye-the
plan Is entirely your own. | will not
rob You of the honor of your brilliant
solution of the marriage problem.
She (desperately)-The chilS Is mine,
and must come With me. | could not
live without my little darling BY na.
ture's law she belongs entirely to me.
lie lsternlyl-The law of the land
will give her absolutely 10 my care
The woman Who forsakes her husband
and home will he adIudged no DIT guard
ian for her infant
tfhere is silence in the room for sew
eral minutes)
She ualteringly)-I have beOn very
thoughtless - very discontented, and
wicked. Please forgive me. | am 50
ashamed of my folly-I understand 1t
all now-the sacredness of marriage
forgive me. tShe bursts into tears.)
He (goes TO her side and puts his
arm round her)-Dear little woman!
You have been influenced by evil coun-
selors who envy your happiness, have
you not?
She (sobblngl-Silly, weak creature
that ann But-the scales have fallen
from my eyes--l soc my faults-and all
your goodness.
lie drawing her to hlm)-Put your
head on my shoulder, In the dear old
way, and tell me all about 1t. |, too,
am To blame. | have been hard and
unsympathetle. and need your forgive
ness, dear, We possess the same treas
ure in our little child. so we must-for
her sake-have the same aims, choose
the same path, and walk hand In hand.
We are linked by indissoluble ties
which only death must sever. (Klsses
herr Dry your eyes, little wife, and
cheer mp. We will begin new life
from this moment. | will cultivate u
taste for music, and have singing les
sons at once.
She (smillng through her tears)-And
|, Walter, viii learn golf A little more
fresh air with less music will give me
back my old content and happiness.
He (exultantly)-You're real trump,
Nab, and We'll be the jolllest couple In
all England.--New York News.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-11-28
-. s : lie oGNtsl- ] AMI.
lie Couldn't Pick Out the Senator'S
"Jokesv from the Serious Matter.

He Couidn't Pick Out the Senator'S
"Jokes" from the Serious Matter.
The Senator came out of his private
office and faced the young man at the
writing table. In his left hand he
loosely held bunch of writing paper.
''Mr. Acting Secretary" he said In
his abrupt way, Il want to try the
effect of this little speech on you. Are
we alone?'
quite alone" replied the young
man.
1T has been stated by an lnyidious
Eastern press" remarked the Senator,
that | joke with difficulty"
Il have noticed something of the
kind" ventured the young man. Then
he hastily added, Il mean In the pa
pers."
And do you agree with these crit
ies?'
Certainly not
VERY good" said the Senator as he
glanced at the closely written sheets.
Now listen. | am going no read few
selections from this speech, some of
them serious, some humorous, and
want to see II you can tell me which Is
which. Do you understands"
Il hope | will mean of course
understand replied the young man.
and he turned his chair half round so
as to face the eminent statesman.
"All ready then" said the Senator.
and with many gestures from his dis
engaged arm he hurrledly read a some
what lengthy sentence.
Suddenly he stopped.
"How's that?" he demanded
The young mans face beamed with
delight.
ITS awfully bright" he chuckled;
they'll laugh at that all right"
WHAT roared the Senator. THAT
isn't humorous. That's all serious
didn't want TO be humorous at the
very start
"Of course not" faltered the unhap-
by young man.
Here" said the Senator, I'm try
you again. Aud he hastily read an
other passage
That's serious all right" said the
young man, with great confidence.
THAT will set them to thinking"
"Serious.n roared the Senator.
what's the matter with you? That's
the funniest paragraph In the whole
speech. Wake up and get into the
game. Here, I'll give you last
chance
The unhappy young man wiped his
brow ON his coat sleeve and drew
long breath.
Again the Senator rapidly read Sc
lection, and again he suddenly paused.
Now, what's that?" he shouted.
The young man gasped.
"Th-thatf" he stammered. "Why;
th-that's composite
The Senator scowled down at him.
Composite be jingoed!" he wildly
snorted, says the Cleveland Plain Deal.
er, and hid himself in his private room
with a portentous slam of the door.
Honestly now VOiI ger mad al Roma
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-11-28

Honestly, now. you get mad at some
very little things, don't you?
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-11-28
CandeIaria Hall SaIOOa

ls we'll known and finely furnished and is the
stot ked with the choicest and best brands of
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-11-28
SHELLS LOADED TO ORDER.
ssDsCseesssEes1asBs sc8sgpoaYsgHSssas

Watches, Diamonds, Clocks, Jewelry of
all Kinds Sold and Repaired.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-11-28
Antony and Cleopatra.

Antony and Cleopatra.
| am dying, Egypt, dyingl
Ebbs the crimson life-tide fast
And the dark Putonian shadows
Gather on the evening blast.
Let thine arms. O queen, enfold me:
Hush thy sobs and bow thine ear.
Listen to the great heart secrets
Thou, and thou alone, must hear.
Though my SCARED and veteran legions
Bear their eagles high no more.
And my wrecked and scattered galleys
Strew dark Actium's fatai ahv..,
Ihougb no giittering guards surround me,
Prompt to do their masters will
l must perish like n Roman
Die the great Triumvir still.
Let not Caesars seryle minions,
Mock the lion thus laid low;
Twas no foemans arm that felled him;
Twas his own that struck the blow
His who, pillowed on thy bosom,
Turned aside from glory's ray
His who, drunk with thy caresses,
Madly threw world away.
As for thee, star-eyed Egyptian. -
Glorious sorceress of the Nile,
Light the path to Stygian horrors
With the splendors of thy smile.
Give to Caesar crowns and arches,
Let his brow the laurel twne;
can scorn the senate's triumphs, 50
Triumphing in love like thine.
Gen. William Ii. Lytle.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-11-28
Breaking The BOND
MmR cooHRANE enters the
I'll drawmg-room, where his wife
~ Is Saatad nj the niann

He-For goodness sake, Mabel, stop
banging that instrument and talk 10
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-11-28
Old
Old Folks at Home.

Old Folks at Home.
Way down upon de Suwanee ribber,
Far, far away
Dere's wha my heart il turning ebbeI
Dere's wha de old folks stay
All up and down de whole creation
Sadly | roam,
Still longing for de old plantation,
And for de old folks III home.
All de world am sad and dreary
Eb'rywhere | roam:
On, darkies, how my heart grows weary,
Far from de old folks at home
All round de little farm | wanderd
When | was young;
Den many happy days | squander'd--
Many de song | sung
When | was playing wild my brudder.
Happy was l;
Oh, take me to my kind old mudder,
Dere let me live and die,
All de world am sad and dreary
Eb'rywhere | roam;
On, darkies, how my heart grows weary.
Far from de old folks at homel
One little hut among de bushes
One dat love-
Sull sadly to my mem'ry rushes,
No matter where | rove.
When will l see de bees a-hummin'
All around de comb?
When will hear de banjo tummin'
Down In my good old home?
All de world am sad and dreary
Eb'rywhere l roam; a4
Oh, darkies, how my heart grows weary,
Far from de old folks at home.
Stephen G. Foster. #zs5#..
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-11-28
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

TO be had III the Mufket.
Mr.. Thomas win conduct nothing but frst'
class house aud a cordial welcome viii be eS'
tended to all guests
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1902-01-23

Re 1l1e'ss &. ste Pttyoyc'a
z''e'ezcSM !; g don'a mego
natdsz.asee ~1kl.ssds'plia tylko
ofceisx- wM tYIko jake
nar.eessi,a pah#4' powinoa
Melania przyjat gosci. ola te~
eodz'S ]eszcze zsreczyny wa
sze mai4 bye ogloszone.
Armand zadrzal p~rzera4o-
ny.
- Francuzcy ohcerowie!
- tax jest, gdy mi dozwolo~
nem bylo zslrzet do raju.
zapomnialem o nedzy tel zie~
mi!
-Armandzie, pan drzysze
- zawolata pani Lichtenthal
przestraszona. - Pan trwo.
zysz sic na w~spomniente
swoich rodak6w? Ach Boze.
czYzby Halling m6wil prs~
VIDE, czyzby przeszlose pana
mia}a byd teeo rodzaju, izby
be- hahby ME MONA jej "a
stony uchylit?
- Ami s|owa dalej. PAM,
- przerwa} jej Armand, -
kline sic ma Boga, re ME
jestem niegodnym szacun-
ku PAM, ale jestem ~najnie-
szczeSl,w Sym 2 ludzi. Re MI
mo to ME jestem zbrodpia-
rem. to PAM wyczytasz z
z tych slow meta. kt6:ego
czcze jake opiekuna.
To m6wiac wydobyl opie@
c~zetowane pismo z pugilaresu
i podai je wdowie, ma bia}ej
bylo napisane slow
podpis.
To pismo nieboszczyka
mego meza! - zawofa}a wdo'
wa zdziwlona, potem czyta}a
tax glosno, re sluchajacy u 60
zdrajca kazde doslyszet
.6gl slowo:
20 zasiagneciu doklad-
nYch wiadomosci, przeko
nalem sic, re pisma W
tel paczce zawarte polega-
ia ma ~prawdzie, I polecam
Amanda de Martigny,
przezwanego Duroy, W RAJ
zie mel smierci mojej mall
4once, godzien on Jest
wszelkiego z~anfania.
J6zef Lichtenthal.'
Wdowa otarla lie, potem
Armandowi podala reke.
- Powiedz. moi synu. coz
noze matka ola ciebie uczy
nc?
Cog delssy na,tapi3
PLAClC IA WIARUSA