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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02
ENLARGE THE CITY LIMITS.

The Light heartily approves the
action Of the city council in extend
ing the corporate lines of the city
to include Billiard Heights. 1t CON
graduates the citizens Of that see
tion in deciding to come in
to the city i is proper move
ment and ought to become c0nta-
gious. We want to see the city eX-
pand. We are standing in the path
of our own progress in combining the
city limits to about two-thirds of the
population. Waxahachie cannot
expect to rise to the fullness of her
power as a city while many of her
best and most progressive citizens
remain out s d e the corpora
ton. The city is CT ed d
today with popu 1 o n
of only 42I5 when in truth and in
fact there are more than 5000 souls
belonging within the city were the
lines of the corporation where they
eupht to be- We need an enlarg-
megat of the water system; there is
n CRYING demand Tor enlarged school
facilities; public improvements are
tagging, and all because the limits
OF the city are SO restricted that
one-third of the population is denied
the benefits accruing from incorpor'
alton. The city council is not al
fault in this matter. 1t rests with
the citizens of the suburban dis
tricts. Now that BuIlard Heights
are in, let other additions follow
The need of a new public sehoo
building is not debatable. Bring IL
more territory and let us adopt th'
ward system of schools with cen
tral building where the old buildings
now stand and ward buildings 10
the southern and western portions
of the city. The additional burdei
of taxation viii be more than re
paid in free tuition, water service
aud fire protection. The assessed
valuation Of Waxahachie ought t
be three millions instead OF littl'
more than two millions. Let tn
example of BulIard Heights o.
an inspiration to other suburban
sections to join in the movement
for greater Waxahaehie.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

We rejoice with Houston over the
election of Thad Holt to the mayor
atty of the Magnolia city. Houston
has been too long cursed with cor
rupt ring of political tricksters
whose only object was lining their
pockets. The mismanagement of
her municipal affairs has cost
Houston much prestige within the
past few years, and the result of
election will be of great
benefit to the city throughout the
Gtafp
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02
The Campaign in Hill.

The congressional campaign Of
Hon. j A. Beall in Hin county was
opened this afternoon at Whitney at
two O'Clock. Tonight speeches will
be made at Bynum, Fort Graham,
Aquilla, Lovelace and Brandon.
Appointments have been made for
every day and night this week and
the campaign will be continued ag-
gressively until Saturday, April II,
when the primary election will be
held. Among the speakers the fol-
lowing well known Hill county cit
liens will make addresses in Mr..
Beall's behalf: Hon. John ID. Pitts.
Hon. Dave Derden, Hon. w. f..
Spell and Hon. Nelson Phillips
Judge Morrow and others will speak
for Mr.. Beall. 1t is announced that
an equal division of time win be ac.
corded opposing speakers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02
Chronic Bronchitis Cured

"For ten years / had chronic bron-
chitis so bad at times / could not
speak shove whisper" writes Mr..
Joseph Coffman, of Montmorenci,
Ind. 81 tried all remedies available
but with no success. Fortunately
my employer suggested that | try
Foley's Honey and Tar. Its effect
was almost miraculous, and | am
now cured of the disease. On my
recommendation many people have
used Foley's Honey and Tar, and
always with satisfaction. Sold by
B. w. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02
De GATE EXTENDED.
sunary civl Bni Delayed for Two Con.
grs@sm~n to speak


Washington, April 2,---The house
yesterday resumed consideration OF
the sandry ciyil appropriation bill.
with the understanding that the gen
eral debate, which formally closed
Monday. be extended TO admit Mr..
Robinson Of Indiana and Mr. Grow Of
Pennsylvania to address the house. Mr..
Robinson discussed the passing of the
house as a aellberative body, to which
MIR pen Of Colorado had addressed
himself Monday The senate which
now perfected legislation, he eontiu
ned. was dominated by 90 senators rep.
recentlng Il states, with less popula
tIon than either New YoFk or Penn
sylrania The present condition Of af-
fairs in The house. he said was due
TO the concentration Of al the power
of the hoase In he hands ~ the speak
en- and the gmulittee on rules
The house made rapid progress
with with fhe suBdry civil appropFia.
ton htll completing 93 a. the l39
RACES OF the bin
AT the conclusion Of routine bust
ness. the senate resumed consideration
Of the oleomargartne bill The de.
bate was opened b. Mr. Hestfeid q
Idaho in opposition 70 the measure.
the real intent ri which. he said was
to develop OF the oieomargariBe indus
try
Mr. Grow. discussed the question Of
electiug senators by popular vote He
favored Il constitutional amendment
for that purpose,
At the conclusion Of hts remarks a
bin was read for amendment under the
tive-minnte rule
An agreement was reached by the
senate to vote on the pending oleonar'
garine bill before adjournment next
Thursday,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02
a Ra.lha. Fearing slaoh

Washed down a telegraph line
which Chas, c. Ellis, of Lisbon, Ia,
had TO repair Standing waist
deep in icy water, " he writes, gave
me a terrible cold and cough. 1t
grew worse daily Finally the best
doctors In Oakland said had CON
sumption and could not live. Then
/ began using Dr. Kings New Dis
covery and was wholly cured by six
bottles" Positively guaranteed for
Cough, Colds and all Throat and
Lung troubles by Herring Spark
Drug Go. Price soc and s100.
Trial bottles free. Herring Sparks
Drug Co.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02
He Kent His Leo.

Twelve years ago ]. w. Sullivan,
of Hartford, Conn, scratched bis
leg with rusty wire. Intiamma-
ton and blood poisoning set in. For
two years he suffered intensely
Then the best doctors urged ampu-
tation, "but," he writes, 81 used
one bottle of Electric Bitters and
E1H boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve
and my leg was sound and well as
ever" For Eruptions, Eczema,
letter, Salt Rheum, Sores and all
blood disorders Electric Bitters has
no rival on earth. Try them. Her
ring-Sparks Drug Co., will guaran-
tee satisfaction or refund money,
Only so cents.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

Patrick, the convicted murderer of
millionaire Rice, has been married
to his former housekeeper. 1t re-
quires either commanding love or
an unquenchable desire for notori-
ETY. to cause a woman to marry a
condemned murderer; but the world
has given many similar examples
before
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

Senator Jones has been defeated
for reelection to the senate from
Arkansas. Senator jones has long
been one of the prominent figures OF
tIae senate. For the past several
years he has been chairman of the
national democratic committee, and
the defeat Of the party ifI the two
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

St. Petersburg. April Awhile the
Mirgorod regiment was paradlng on
the barracks square at Kieff. Captain
Eofronoff shot and killed Lieutenant
Grodski for maligning the formers
family.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
COUNTY TICKET

COUNTY TICKET
For Representative:
JOE 4. GIBBONS
j. n. ALDERDICE
For District Clerk:
AMI CARoTHERs
Tom BURLEsoN
W. s. KEMBLE
For County Judge:
LEE HAWKINS
j. I. SPENCER
2. B. WILLIAMS
For County Clerk:
Rufe HENDRICKS
G. NJ. BANNER
II. E. PICKETT
For County Attorney,
JOHN W. CRAIG
For Sheriff:
BRICE WEsT2
j. ?. MINNIGK
Fer @ unity Tax Assessor:
IKE EAsON
J. B. OVERALL
JOHN MCELRoY
H. y RossEK
"a. ". ALEXANDER
2 P. SMITH lfe-e iecviar)
cd LOWE
For Tax Collector:
BILLIE BRATCHER
For County Superintendent Public Ia
struct on:
g. D. CRIDDLE
For Justice Peace, Precinct No. /;
q. q. PrEBSoN
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

Nashville, April 2.-Authentie re-
ports have been received from every
county In middle Tennessee. and dam
age done to property is conserYatively
estimated al over 5000 900 Twenty
Ave persons lost their lives In the food.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

Austin, April 2,--Charles Moore, a
negro. was murdered on the Littiepage
farm at Hunters Bend. near this city.
Monday He was shot In the head
and the body thrown behind corn
crib A negro man IL under arrest
on suspicion.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02
Judge Reagan slowly Improving.

Austin. April 2RaIlroad Commits.
sioner Storey has received letter
from Mrs. Reagan at Palestine stating
that Judge Reagan Ia sitting up. bur
very weak. but she thinks he viii I'm.
prove now. as be is partaking food.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

late campaigns has been charged 70
him in no small measure. Whether
rightly or not, this had much 10 do
with his defeat before the primaries.
Senator Jones is a stroug man, and
q credit to his state. All democrats
will hope that his successor may
prove as able and conscientious as
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02
Confederate Penslams.

Austin, April 1.-The apportionment
of Confederate pensions has been an
nounced for the quarter ending Sept.
30 Each Confederate pensioner shall
receive $S15 per quarter which is 80
cents over the last two quarters.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

Austin, April a. Bubonie plague has
again broken out In California State
Health Officer Tabor has been advised
by Surgeon General Wyman of the
appearance OF two cases at Berkeley.
Cal. one OF which proved fatal
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

WANTED g rooms, UNPUBLISHED,
down stairs, with desirqblf family
for long term. Address j. NJ .
Gilmore, at Reymuilers Paint
store. Tsp
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

DIAMOND DYES Purest, strong
est, simplest. Fastest of all dyes.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

FURNISHED ROOMS Eor Rent
With light and bath privileges. 40a
College-st. Up
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

WHOSE HOG-I havS in my lot q
large black sow with Short rope at
taehed to one hind fog. Somewhat
lame Owner can gef same by pay
ing for this notice and foTfeed. w.
j. Buie. Is
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-02

WANTED AT ONCE 80 wood
choppers to clear Land peAr Avalon.
You need not apply unless you ex-
pect to work. Hill H3arbin, office
over First NATL Bank
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19
been given charge Of the -four business in this

been given charge Of the -four business in this
city. = ss-t. ~ s &.5
A 81, 600, 900 contract has been let for grad
ing theirty six miles of the Denver, Northwes-
tern & Pacific between Denver and the projected
mountain tunnel through the crest of the Cont
mental divide.
A recent "test'' Of the rates under the new
Minneapolis Chicago passenger agreement was
made two weeks ago and the Great Western Is
said to have been the only line not caught tinker.
ing the rates. The situation Is much better and
rates are very firm.
The Eastern Railway of New Mexico has been
Incorporated. It will give the Santa Fe two sep
arate routes between Chicago and Los Angeles.
Time of overland trains will be shortened twelve
hours The new line viii be 265 miles long,
with headquarters at Los Angeles. -
| The Peoria & st. Louis will raise the wages OF
400 men jan l. The conductors will receive
So per shundred miles instead of sass. aud the
brakemen Sc instead Of $I.9O. The Cincinnati
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19
PEDAGOGICAL STATISTICS
More Figures by State superinten-
dent of Schools.

More statistics were published yester-
day by the state department Of public in
struction. This department reports that
1t has issued, up to the present time. LIT
life certificates for teachers. Such SER
tifcates are issued only to graduates of
colleges who have spent several years as
successful teachers, or to successful
teachers Of several years experience who
have passed examinations covering the
branches taught in a college course.
Within the last two years tWenty-nine
college or university graduates have res
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19
LOOKING FOR ALBERT BRIGGS

the twin cities for Albert, Briggs, who deserted
his family last September, eloped with woman
named Olson and was married in st. Paul. The
records of the office of the Ramsey county court
clerk show that Albert Briggs and Hannah J..
Olson. secured marriage license Sept and
that they were married the same day by Court
Commissioner Gallicks
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19

cetved life certificates; 251 graduates have
obtained limited certificates; the diplomas
of 127 graduates of state normal schools
have been Endorsed as certificates good
for one year, two years or five years, and
the diplomas of fortytwo graduates of the
department of pedagogy at the state uni
yersity have been indorsed as life certif-
icates.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19

Northern Railway company has purchased
from the Canadian Permanent and West.
ern Mortgage corporation the large build
ing known as the Western Canada block
at Portage avenue and Main street The
price is understood to be in the neighber-
hood of 100000. 1t is the intention Of
the railway company to install in the low
err stories the city ticket and telegraph
offices. 4s..a. a. ... $50. E..-4. @
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19
Racker Of omaha,s Predecessor.

Heber Reginald Bishop of New York,
who has just died, was one of the cap
italists back of the predecessor of the
Omaha road He was also a director of
the st. Paul & Sioux City. before it be-
came part of the Omaha system. Mr..
Bishop was interested in the Duluth 8
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19

Iron Range and in the Minnesota. Iron
company, and he was director of the old
Rock Island. Two of Mr.. Bishops sons
were residents Of ST. Paul in former wears.
One married a sister of Mrs. w. r. Mer-
riam and the other was with the Mer-
chants National bank. A beneficiary of
the will is the mother Of Luther B. Ar,
mold, assistant land commissioner of the
Duluth & Iron Range road.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19
RAILROAD NOTES.

Steamship companies in England. trading with
cent. ~
The lumbermen may make a test of the new
demurrage rules A cause was begun In Iowa,
but was settled out of court
Walter S. Matthews, depot ticket agent of the
st. Louis road. has been appointed travelling
passenger agent to succeed Ray Kelly, who has
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19
RAILROAD RUMBLES
LACK OF EQUIPMENT"

Plea of Eastern Roads for Not Accepting
Flour Shipments.
The eastern roads which have refused
TO receive the Minneapolis eastbound flour
under the old freight tariff now say that
lack of equipment Is the reason for the
refusal The western roads might allow
their cars to go through instead of re-
loading at Chicago, but the result would
be Gripping of the western service, as
the cars would not return for weeks.
. Canadian Northern Buys Block.
Special to The Journal.
Winnipeg, Man, Dec. 19.-The Canadian
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19

The state board Of electricity will meet at
the capitol Saturday afternoon and evening to
examine candidates for licenses.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19
THE SMALLPOX REpf

New Orleans ! Texas Pacific will advance the
wages OF about 1, 800 men from 5 to 10 per
cent rz.E... tl.---- p - al
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19

| THE SMALLPOX REPORT.
| In the week ending last Monday there were
13s new cases of smallpox reported to the state
board Of health.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Sam Benson and Mamie Rudan.
Erick Rrocheth and Olise Erickson Selseth. j.
William Alvin Kendall of Detroit, Mich, and
Pauline Heath. ma s 1sss 35ss tssz
Edward ]. Fes1er and Maud A. Holmes.
Louis Krogstad Of st. Croix, Wis, and Der
guth w enUeyS ssEtz3
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Athletics .......... / o 0 0 0 O.
Wilmington A. A.. 90 0 0 0 0 0 O
Baseball Notes

Billy" Day is stin in the game.
What is the matter with "Bnly Smiths
optics?
Providence Will be at Front and Union
again tomorrow.
Everson held the champions down to
seven hits.
There is no doubt but what Wiegand S
colts win get even with Chester on Fri
day.
The players Of the Wilmington A. A.
are not giving a ball. Their name is be-
ing used by some one else.
The second game of the Roxborough-
Wilmington series will be played I'm Phila-
delpha, Saturday. on the Athletic
grounds.
The Wilmington A. A. will go to Penns-
grove tomorrow. "Rube" Waddel an,
"Sehreck." Of the Philadelphia Athletics
win be the battery for the Jerseyites
Connie Mack's champions will be a
Front and Union streets Monday. 'Rube'
Waddell will pitch the first five innings
and Plank will finish the game
Tho baseball season in this city Il
drawing to a close. The A. a. plays It,
last game Saturday and Manager VIE
gand's team will finish the season mex
Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Do not worry about the
price of coal. We have the
correct kind Of Stoves to burn
gas and oil.
Vim. LaWtOn,
Gil Market Street.
RUSSELL SAGE I'LL
WelI-Known Finsneier Suffering From
An Attack Of Bronchitis.

Well-knoWn Financicr Suffering From
An Attack Of Bronchitis.
New York, Oct. S.-Russell Sage IA
I'll at his home. Cedarhurst, L. l.. as
result of an attack of bronchitis,
which has inconvenienced him for sew
eral weeks but did not interfere with
his coming to his Office in this city
until Monday. On the morning Of that
day he got as far as the depot, intend.
ing TO come to New York, but, being
seized with chills. went back to his
home and then TO bed. Mr. Sage was
seriously Ill from 10 o'clock Monday
until midnight, when the continuous
attentions Of his physicians prevented
an attack of pneumonia, which at the
time was threatened
Last night the physician reported
that the financiors temperature. which
had been at 1O4 for a number Of hours,
had subsidized to the normal point This
led the physician to add that there
was not the slightest danger Of seri.
ous complications, though he may not
be able to come to New York for 10
days.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Welcomed pelawnreans

The. following letter was received at
this office yesterday. Il speaks for
itself:
Frank A. Mitchell, OF the Mitchell
Roofing Company. whose Office is
located at No. 1923 G street, n. w,
Washington, which is ons and one
half SQUARES from the Treasury build
ing and two squares from the White
House. is desirous of extending to all
Delawareans the courtesies OF It's
office. with the prdvileges OF making
It their Headquarters for their mai
and express packages during the G. A
r. Encampment. Phone: Main 1869.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Prahed Her RIvaI overboard.

Bridgeport. o., Oct. 8. ~ Rodella
Balm, who attempted to commit sui
eide Monday, confessed yesterday TO
Chief Of Police Rice. of Wheeling, w.
Va, that in a quarrel a week ago with
Say Smith, on a boat, over their lover,
George Nolan. she pushed Miss Smith
into the Ohio river, and that her at
tempt at suicide was the result OF re-
morse. Miss Smiths body was found
yesterday Miss Balm will be held for
murder.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Dover People Want Order

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover, Oct. S.-There are some Pc
culiar political contests in lower Della.
ware, which are being watched wit
much interest by politicians Of both
parties. William and James Hazel
business partners in Dover, are run
ming for office on opposite tickets. Il
Third district of Sussex county, which
is one of the closest senatorial districts
in the State, Senator Farlow (Dem.)
having received a majority OF only
twenty-six four years ago, there is an
other interesting contest. d. o. Moore
of Laurel, is the Union Republican
candidate. and the Democratic candi-
date is Charles L. Hastings. These
two men are also business partners anC
close friends. but in politics they ar,
arch enemies.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Noted Author to Lecture

The Century Club will resume
its fall meetings This afternoon at 8
o'clock. The new president. Mrs,
Lewis c. Vandegrift, will preside.
Reports from the General and State
Federations will be made by Mrs. j.
Ernest Smith and Mrs. W. G. Mahaffy
and there will be music by Miss Isa-
belle B. Wales. A reception and tea
will follow.
The only other event of THE week
will be a lecture on Thursday night
by Professor Edward Howard Griggs,
the noted author and lecturer. His
topic will be "The Ethics Of Hamlet. "
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
MILFORD HAS DOG THIEVES
Valuable Animals Taken From Their
Kennels
Special to the Evening Journal.


Milford, Oct. 8.-The shirt factory
Of this town. employing $50 girls, has
closed. No material can be obtained
with which to make shirts.
Several unknown persons in Milford
are making a business Of stealing and
enticing dogs fom their homes. Owners
are row keeping a sharp lockout aud
the thieves if caught. will probably
be severely dealt with.
George w. Abbott, is placing new
eates at the head of Red Mill pond.
Mrs. Peter f. Causey is having THE
work done
PeoDle in Milford are complaining
of the sewage system. After heavy
rains the sewers are not capable o
conducting the water to the river ant
the water overfiows the streets.
Peter +. Causey has been i'll at hi
home on South Walnut street.
The High School students have
decided there shall be no foot
ball club this year. from lack OF ma
te,ial.
I AS the electric light statiCn her
still has on hand fair supply of Goa
the lights will not be shut off at night
as wss at first feared.
Smealie & Bros. coal and wcc1
merchants, have installed an elevate
with Which 20 convey wood from %
saw
The t mato season is now at c'oss
and the factories win probably clos
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wilson ar
visiting in this town.
Mrs. Robert ]. Mears has gone I
Philadelphia for a visit CT thre
weeks.
Mrs. Anna Lord Hynson spent Sun
day with her sister. Miss Elizabst t
Lord. at Camden.
Daniel Anderson, principal of th
Millsboro public schools, who ha
been in at his home has returned {
Millsboro.
Lawrence Allen is recovering froI
Typhoid fever.