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WASHINGTON Ave. 3iIs-Larse. welI-tur-
nished front sYe o.hc- rooms: all coDveuienres;
choice table: good service: under new manage
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LUCAS Ave. 3S9S-New and nicely furnished
rooms; furnace heat: hot water; gas, BATH: ali
eonveniences' southern exposure; terms reason
able.
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FOR Rent o. Sale-Furnished fat, four roo
ZIG Franal.n ave. Cali Tuesday.
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ROOMS o RENT.

ALL parties looking for nice single rooms 81
week up. can find desirable Recommendations al
White House, southwest corner Nlntn and Pine.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-07-16

We call the attention of our read
ers to the announcement of the
opening and closing dates of the
San Antonio International Fair As
ISOLATION to be found elsewhere In
this issue. The Fair opens this year
October Is, and closes October %.
The 1902 catalogue Of this Assoeia-
ton is now ready for distribution
and an examination Of same shows
that more money is offered by this
Association to exhibitors of live
stock and agricultural products than
was ever offered by any other Fair
or exposition held I'm Texas or the
south. The Association will do
everything in It's power to improve
on last years efforts and they hope
for the patronage of the people from
every section Of the State. A eata-
logue and other information may be
had for the asking by addressing
J. NJ. Vance, Sec'y, San Antonio,
Texas.
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No False Claims

Ready-made mosquito canopies
for $l.00 at Egger City. 50
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Summer Vacations

Should be arranged for with the
view of securing a maximum of
pleasure and diversion. This can
be done by the exercise of judgment
in selecting the route you use. The
Houston and Texas Central are
selling round trip summer excur-
sion tickets to points in the north 3,
east and southeast. Shrough stan
dard Pullman sleepers to Colorado
points, as well as to summer excur-
sion points reached via Houston,
Sunset Route and New Orleans.
Try CIoudcroft, 5000 feet above
sea level, in the heart of the Sacra-
mento mountains. It's delightfully."-
cool. For literature and rates, write
NJ. L. Robbins. r. J. Anderson,
q. z. q T. A, \. G. p. A,
Houston, Texas,
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Pc RS @ NAL


Frank Rogers was in Dallas to
day.
C. T. Hogan of Ennis was here
today.
Rev. Horace Bisop was in Dallas
today.
! Col. j. T. voss went to Ennis this
morning.
| Mrs. o. d. Reed and children Wis
tied in Dallas today.
1 Mrs. w. D. Knowles returned last
night from Milford.
Miss Minnie Sims has returned
from a visit to Palmer.
Prof. J. NJ. Alderdice was here
today from Mountain Peak.
Miss Lon Ramsey of CIeburne is
the guest Of Miss Matte Middleton.
Mrs. H w. Leeper and children
went to Decatur this morning to
visit relatives.
Mrs Stuart Moore left this morn
ing to spend a few days with rela-
tives at Dallas and Fort Worth.
Rev. Vaughn, superintendent of
the Methodist Orphans Home at
Waco, was in the city today.
Miss Lillian Downing left this
morning for St. Louis to spend a
few weeks with relatives.
Rev. J. X Thompson, wife and
son, of Muskogee, l. T., are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs A, d. Thompson
Conductors Moore and Morgan of
Ennis were here today as witnesses
in small damage suit against the
Central
Col. c. r. Gibson, editor of the
Texas Odd Fellow, went to Mexia
this morning on trip in the inter
est of his paper.
Miss Mazeppa Guyer af LosAngeles
Cal, arrived on the morning train,
and will be the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. VIM Atkinson
Misses Steiumau, Nohrhardt and
HoNthausen Of Oak Clitf Will arrive
this evening and viii be entertained
Jas, Miss Ii7r1rofe Davis
Mrs Maggie Bond and Mrs. O. X.
Cameron, of Sheffield, Ala, who
have been visiting Mr., and Mrs. ".
II Davis, left this morning for their
homes.
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TO 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, Il could scare
ly breathe and sometimes could not
speak. All doctors and remedies
failed till ] used DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption and was
completely cured" Sufferers from
Coughs, Colds, Throat and Lung
trouble need this grand remedy, for
it never dissapoints. Cure is guar
anteed by Herring Sparks Drug Co
Price SOC and ST. 90. Trial bottle free.
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THE LONG 4 SHORT or IT


Now is a good time to cut weeds.
An adj. in our want column will
be read by the people.
Read the full particulars of the
state democratic convention in this
issue.
Phone your want ads. to the Daily
Light and they will receive prompt
attention.
A special tram loaded with colored
excursionists passed thrhugh today
over the Central en- route to Fort
Worth.
Misses Gertrude Bynum, Ethel
Beckham and Josie Burnett, of the
Sterrett community, were pleasant
callers at this office today.
Y. Trippet and J. l. Hey went TO
Howard last night 10 assist in the
installation OF the newly elected
officers of the Knights OF Pythias.
-, 1T -.
-. -
-. -
the people. 1t don't cost you much.
4 nron,inap+ bnejness man re-
mari, al Yesterday that II waxaba-
ohio faiIad ~ oct. tho International
har +rado r.o,,id na c,t almost ba1f|
=, ,.a
de,i,1a, sl,,,a ,rro,, u,ort fnr,ba CITY
raIatira - tho lata Low ant, ahont
t,a hannaar,. lie ~ ,ho ,aw tank
En,is Iorr,ol
Hunt Meredith returned TINS morn
III r,dian Tarri,orys,a otlaho,,
II. - 80. L., a.o,l,,,, o.,,ai-
49,, -, 49, n,rn,uios
Herman fIanRmah 81 Inc lsNas
ana Parittc Fard once '"Fc" went /"
NaAahaehie yesterday as witness
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Sterrett.
GUESS

We were visited by splendid
rain Sunday evening. Everyone
has a smiling face and are not afraid
To spend nickel.
Mr.. Dyas has been on the sick
list, but is some better.
Little Bessie Kirk of Midlothian,
is visiting her cousin. Gertrude
Bynum this week.
Aunt Fannie Barnes OF Forreston,
is visiting Mesdames Horton and
Hicks.
Ewlie Robinett has got way of
leaving his buggy in Sterrett to
have an excuse to come back.
Misses Leila Nelson and Gertrude
Bynum celebrated their birthday
Friday at the home of Mr.. Nelson.
Those present for dinner were:
Misses Ella and Mollie Holmes !,
Edible, Nellie and May Nelson OF
Long Branch; Nina, Lou and Jettie
Hickman of Grove Greek; Amelia
Wilson, Josie and Annie Burnett,
Myrtle Tune, Ethel Beckum, Oconee
and Camilla Nelson. The sumptuous
dinner was very much enjoyed. Ice
cream was served at o'clock with
the arrival of Miss Annie Penlev,
Messrs. Ed Brooks, Ewlie Robinett,
and Wrex Tune. The other boys
were afraid of getting sprinkled, but
they can never guess what "a time
they missed.
We are sorry to learn of the ILL
ness of Miss Lula Robinett.
Hicks says he is down here
taking Christmas. No matter
how far they wander the boys will
come back to Sterrett.
Cotton Is fine around here and all
June corn is up nicely.
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Need More Help.

Often the over-taxed organs Of di-
gestion cry out for help by Dyspep-
sia's pains. Nausea, Dizziness ,
Headaches, liver complaints, bowel
disorders. Such troubles call for
prompt use Of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They are gentle, thorough
and guaranteed TO cure. 25c at
Herring-Sparks Drug Co.
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In the Courts.

Most of this week has been de-
voted to the trial of the suit of the
McCOrd-Collins Commerce compa-
ny against j. l.. Powell for debt
The case was decided by the jury in
favor of the defendant.
The case of NJ. NJ. MosIey against
the n. d f. c. Ry. Co. for damages
is now on trial.
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SAVE a Woman 5 Life.

Ready-made mosquito canOpies
or Sl.00 at Egger City. 50
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The pr0prietors of Foley's Honey
and Tar do not advertise this as a
sure cure for Consumption. F." 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
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Subscribe for the LIGHT.
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Attention Rifles,

You are commanded to report at
armory for short drill every night
this week at $50 sharp.
e. P. ANDERSON, JR., Capt.
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THE Waxahachie Candy Kitchen
is prepared to furnish ice cream
bricks for parties and wedding re-
ceptions at $1.40 per gallon. tt
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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 Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-28
DAVIS PRIZE WINNERS
ARE WARMLY CHEERED
Victors Are Paul Sperry and
Miss Lola May Evans.
Grafton Was on "The Power of Music"
and Essay on "A Glimpse Into
Arcadian Literature"


Paul Sperry, with an GRAFTON, The
Power of Music" and Lolo May Evans,
with an essay, a Glimpse Into Arcadian
Literature" were the two winners of the
Davis prize speaking at Columbian Uni
versity. last night. The principal event
of the college year. when members of the
senior class demonstrate their forensic
ability, was as great 4 success as usual,
and keenly redolent of college spirit.
This was especially evident by the ex-
ultant cheers Of members of the Theta
Delta Chi fraternity when DR.. A. G.
Wilkinson announced that Mr.. Sperry had
carried off the mems prize and the Wig
orous handclapping by the girls who wear
the pins OF ri Beta PHI as he stated that
Miss Evans had won the essayist prize.
The Davis prizes are awarded each
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-28

with the Government of Cuba should CO.
incide with its inauguration, as well TO
provide a channel for the conduct Of dip
lomattc relations with the new state as
to open the path for the immediate nego-
tiations of conventional agreements to
carry out the provisions of the act above
quoted 1t is also advisable that con-
sular representation BE established with
out delay at the principal Cuban ports in
order that commerce with the island may
be conducted with due regard to the for
malities prescribed by the revenue and
navigation statutes of the United States.
and that American citizens in Cuba may
have the customary local resorts open
to them for their business needs and the
case arising, for the protection of their
rights.
/ therefore recommend that provision
be forthwith made and the salaries ap-
propriated, to be Immediately available,
for.
ta) Envoy Extraordinary and Min
lister Plenipotentiary to the Re
public OF Cuba $40 coo
OBJ Secretary of the legation.. 2,G00
tc) Second secretary of the legation. 1.500
Id Consul general at Havana. 5000
te) Consul at Cienfuegos ............ 5000
(e) Consul at Santiago de Cuba. 5000
/ do not recommend the present resto-
ration of the consulates formerly main
tanned at Baracoa, Cardenas, Matanzas,
Nuevitas. Sagua-l a-Grande and San Juan
de los Remedies. The commercial interests
at those ports heretofore have not been
large. The con.rlar fees collected there
during the fiscal year 1861 aggregated
s152.10. 1t is believed that the actual
needs OF the six offices named can be
efficiently subserved by agents under the
three principal consular offices, until
events may show the necessity of erecting
a full consulate at any point.
The commercial and political eondi-
tions in the island of Cuba, while under
the Spanish crown, afford little basis for
the local development of in
tercourse with this country under the in
huence of the new relations which have
been created by the achievement of Gu
ban independence. and which are to be
broadened and strengthened in every
proper way by conventional pacts with the
and by wise and benefcent legis-
lation aiming to stimulate the commerce
between the two countries, ii the great
task we accepted in 1898 is to be fittingly
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
White House.
Washington, March q. 1902.
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government adequate for the protection
of life, property, and individual liberty,
and for discharging the obligations with
respect to Cuba imposed by the treaty of
Paris on the United States, now to be
assumed and undertaken by the Govern
ment of Cuba.
THAT all acts of the United States in
Cuba during its military occupancy there
of are ratified and validated and all
lawful rights acquired Hereunder shall
be maintained and protected.
THAT the Government of Cuba will ex-
ecute, and as far as necessary extend, the
plans already devised or other plans to
be mutually agreed upon. for the santa
ton of the cities of the island, to the end
that a recurrence of epidemic and infec-
tious diseases may be prevented. thereby
assuring protection to the people and
commerce of Cuba, as we'll as to the COM
merce of the Southern ports of the United
States and the people residing therein.
VI.
That the Isle of Pines shall be omitted
from the proposed constitutional boun-
daries of Cuba, the title thereto being left
to future adjustment by treaty.
VII.
THAT to enable the United States to
maintain the independence of Cuba, and
to protect the people thereof. as we'll as
for its own defence. the Government of
Cuba will sell or lease to the United
States lands necessary for coaling or
naval stations at certain specified points.
to be agreed upon with the President of
the United States.
VIII.
THAT by way of further assurance the
Government of Cuba will embody the fore
going provisions in a permanent treaty
with the United States"
The people of Cuba, having framed
constitution embracing the foregoing re-
quirements, and having elected Presi-
dent who is soon to take Office the time
is near for the fulfllment of the pledge
of the United States to leave the govern
ment and control of the island of Cuba
to its people. l am advised by the Seere-
tary of War that it is now expected that
the installation of the Government of
Cuba and the termination of the military
occupation of that island by the United
States will take place on the Goth of May
next.
1t is necessary and appropriate that the
establishment of international relations
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-28
PLOT TO KILL WALLER.
Evidence Offered at Court Martial to
Prove Treacherous Plan.

MANILA, March 27.-The cholera re-
turns show that there have been sixty
three cases and forty-nine deaths since
the outbreak. Two thousand persons are
comfortably housed at the detention
camp The board of health is engaged in
destroying the shacks which occupy sew
eral of the districts of Manila.
At the Waller court martial today a
Visayan scout testified that ne had over
heard plot by natives to kill Major Wal
Ter and Lieutenant Williams.
General Geuvarra. the insurgent leader.
has promised 10 surrender the treacher-
Gus padre and native officials who were
responsible for the Bilangiga massacre.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-28
SUICIDE FOLLOWS MURDER.
Kansas Man Kills Divorced Wife and
Then Himself.

EMPoRIA, Kan, March 27.-Stephen
G. Conkling, of the firm of Emery &
Conkling, this afternoon shot his divorced
wife three times, fatally, put bullet
into his motherin-law, Mrs. Siivers, and
then blew out his own brains.
The tragedy occurred at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs Silvers, with whom his divorced
wife had taken up her residence after
her separation from her husband.
About / o'clock Conklng mounted his
bicycle and rode out to the Silvers'
place. Going into the house he met Mrs.
Conkling and at once began shooting at
her.
The first bullet struck her in the right
breast and the second in the left. Mrs.
Conkling staggered out into the yard fol-
lowed by her husband. Mrs. Silvers came
to her daughters assistance only to be
shot, but not fatally. Conkling then
placed the pistol against his head and
fired two shots, dropping dead
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-28

special work that it Is desired to finish
as quickly as possible. They occupy the
room that has been set aside for the use
of Mrs. Mussey and her committee. but
which that committee is not ready TO take
possession OF.
Dr. John V. Shoemaker, an executive
officer of the Pennsylvania National
Guard. has accepted an appointment on
the executive committee. and will attend.
Mr.. Edward NJ. TrIell has been announced
as an additional member of the committee
on excursions.
Campfire Committees.
meeting of the committee on camp
fires has been called for Tuesday, April /,
in the red parlors OF the Ebbitt House
The personnel of the committee with the
subcommittee assignments were given out
yesterday and are as follows:
Committee on campfires-Solomon E.
Faunce chairman; Aiva S. Taber, vice
chairman; John NJ. Keogh. secretary.
Post No. Newton Ferree. Rudolph b.
Schwickardi, George II. French, and
Samuel Cross.
Post No. Edwin II. Holbrook, Thomas
H. Martin. Robert Armour, and William
II. Doolittle.
Post No. George Smith, William s.
Seymour, James l.. Thornton. and Will
liam II. Proctor.
Post No. 5-Henry s Stephens. Calvin
Farnsworth. Edward c. Grumley, and John
j. Bains.
Post No. 6-Newton NJ Brooks. George
f. Corson, Joseph E. Clifford, and George
Tate.
Post No. flames Fl. Bradford, Joseph
H. Jochum, Thomas Calver, and Aaron II.
Frear.
Post No. S.-Andrew ]. Huntoon, Nathan
Bickford Charles z. Persons, and George
p. Davis.
Post No. 9-Thomas s Kelly, James H.
Brooks William H. Grimshaw, and Will
liam II. Liverpool.
Post No. 1O--Peter C. George. Henry y.
Copp. Seymour w. Bunyea, and James
Wood.
Post No III. Tyler Powell. John w.
Bradbury. w. L. Schmalhoff, and Law
renee f. Callan.
Post No. thames H. Dony, W. H. Mil
Ter. William H. Peck, and C. A. Smith.
Post Nc. 1i.-Milton J. Hull, Byron W.
Bonney, Jeff II. Jennings, and Percival o.
Lawrence.
Post No. 15-Edward Webster. William
II. Honn. William f. Reed, Thomas b.
Crisp.
Post No. 17-Jacob Moore, William II.
Anderson. John H. Hoover, Charles II.
Preston.
Post No. 19-Walter J. Duckett, Rudolph
George W. Fletcher Charles NJ.
Robinson.
Post No. Goodwin ]. Sweet, William
Irving. Martin V. Hottell, C. J. Brad
shaw.
Post No. 21-James w Butcher, John
w Hunter Christian A. Fleetwood, Lewis
A. Cornish.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-28
The Death Record.

The following deaths for twenty-four
hours were reported at the Health De-
partment up TO noon yesterday:
Rebecca 6. Haskin. eighty-two years.
Upton s. Howser, sixtythree years.
John J. DAILY. sixty years
Mary L. Colline, ffty-two years.
Herbert E. Brown, forty-seven years.
Francis VI. Dant, forty-five years.
Philip Bruck. forty-five years.
William E. Krussingham, forty-four
years.
Walter Clair, forty-two years.
Charles ]. French, thirty nine years.
George Thompson. thirty-fve years.
Mary Gray. eighteen years.
Percy E. Smith, three years.
Ernest D. Jamison, one year.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-28
PRESIDENT APPEALS TO
CONGRESS- IN BEHALF or CUBA
In Special Message NJ Roosevelt Calls Attention of the
Legislators TO the Pledges OF the United States TO the
Ne1O Naton Recommends Diplomatic and Com
mezcal Relations Quick Action Needed

The President yesterday afternoon sent
the following message to Congress rela-
tive to the affairs OF Cuba:
To the Congress of the United States
| commend to the Congress timely con-
slderation of measures for maintaining
diplomatic and consular representatives
in Cuba. and for carrying out the pro-
visions of the act making appropriation
for the support OF the army for the fiscal
year ending June 10. 1902. approved March
2, 1901, reading as follows:
Provided. further. that in fufillment
of the declaration contained in the joint
resolution approved April 20, 1898, en-
titled, For the recognition of the indie
pendence of the people of Cuba, demand
ing that the Government of Spain re-
linquish its authority and government in
the Island of Cuba, and to withdraw its
land and naval forces from Cuba and
Cuban waters, and directing the Presi-
dent of the United States to use the land
and naval forces of the United States to
carry these resolutions into effect the
President is hereby authorized to leave
the government and control of the island
of Cuba to its people, so soon as gov
eminent shall have been established in
SAID Island under constitution winch,
either as a part thereof or in an ordinance
appended thereto, shall define the future
relations of the United States with Cuba,
substantially as follows:
/.
THAT the Government of Cuba shall
never enter into any treaty or other COM
pact with any foreign Power or Powers,
which will impair or tend to impair the
independence of Cuba. nor in any manner
authorize or permit any foreign Power or
Powers to obtain by colonization or for
military or naval purposes or otherwise.
lodgment in or control over any portion of
said island.
THAT said Government shall not as
sumo or contract any public debt, to pay
the interest upon which. and to make rea-
sonable sinking fund provisions for the
discharge of which, the ordinary
revenues of the island. after defraying the
current expenses of Government shall be
THAT the Government of Cuba consents
that the United States may exercise the
right to intervene for the preservation of
Cuban independence. the maintenance OF
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-28
BUTTONS FOR CHURCHMEN.
Chinese Viceroy Confers Honors on Bish.
ops Favier and Jarlin.

PEKING, March 27.-In accordance with
Viceroy Yuan Shih Kai's memorial the
throne will confer the button OF man
DARN of the first rank upon Bishop Fa-
vier, and the peacock feather on Bishop
Jarlin. Several priests will receive but
tons of mandarins of the second and third
rank.
Rev. Mr. Morris, of the English Church,
will be offered a third rank button, but it
is believed that he will not accept IL. The
honors are bestowed in recognition of
services in settling the church indemni-