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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-22
VETERANS REUNITED
Dallas, Tex, Thronged by Men
 Who Wore the Gray.
THE CITY IS GAYLY DECORATED.
Convention of United Confederate Veterans Brings Together Nearly 5O,OOO People to Recount the
 Deeds of the Civil War.

Deeds of the Civil War. DALLAS, Tex, April 22.-The twelfth annual reunion of the United Confed- crate Veterans is under way. It is esti- mated that there are 45,000 visitors in the city. Sons of the veterans, spon- sors, maids of honor, sisters, wives and daughters, each with some badge showing pride in Confederate deeds, make up the total mentioned.
 The unofficial opening yesterday came about through stress of numbers. Delegation after delegation of veterans marched from the depot to the fair into q magnificent camp, only to be met with the announcement that the grounds were not to be opened until today. A small army of Workmen was still busy pitching tents.
 Colonel Slaughter, president of the Texas Reunion association, announced that the veterans had been ordered to report April 22 and not before. We are making exhaustive preparations to care for them in a way they will re- member with pleasure" he said, ''but we are not now iE the proper shape to entertain them.''
 By early afternoon, however, the crowd was so great that the fair grounds were opened to veterans and tents pitched for 12,OOO. Workmen were still at work on the grounds last evening, but this was no hindrance to the singing of the old soldiers nor the exchanges of "reminiscences.
 The entire city has been decorated in honor of the old soldiers. Not a build ing in the downtown district is with out it's bunting or flags. Electric lights and portraits of the southern generals appear everywhere. The decorations have been so perfected that the bunt- ing on individual structures has blend ed into a harmonious sea of huttering color
 A huge shed at the cantonment has been erected, where 12,O00 people will be served with meals.
 The convention of the United Con- federate Veterans was called to order in the auditorium at 10 o'clock this morning by Major General K. NJ. Van Sandt, commanding the Texas division of the association. The division is the largest one in the country.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-22
PI.ATINUM DIsCoyERIEs.


 Platinum is one of the rarest metals in the world It is specially valuable for the chemical apparatus; the de mand. however. is larger than the sup ply for the mines of the Ural mount aims afford only about 12,OO0 pounds Il year, which is nearly the total output.
 Under the circumstances, the min- eral is very costly This country has paid $17O q pound for great deal of platinum that It has imported About 95 per cent. of the worlds supply of platinum thus far has been derived from the west side of the Urals.
 There is now some hope that we shall be able to collect platinum in commercial quantities in our own con tinent. It is just announced that platinum in paying supply has been discovered at two places in Washing ion
 In December the dominion govern ment sent an expert to the Klondike to investigate the platinum discoveries reported to have been made there. The expert was sent OH the strength of a report made by c. $. Hurter. a government metallurgist. who report ed that in the Yukon gold brought to hin last year was considerable quantity of platinum. whose presence the niners had not discovered. MT. Hurter gave it as his opinion that the miners of the Yukon were throwing away thousands of dollars worth of platinum daily.
 It will be a great boon if the metal found in our country and Canada proves to be in commercial supply. for the price is now excessive. and it is most desirable that the output be aug meuted.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-22
Theatrical
 Fraternal
erHE PROFESSORS CoURTsHIP.. !.

eTHE PROFESSORS COURTSHIP.' v
 X small audience saw the first per formance of 1.-The Professors Court ship given under the auspices of the Central Labor and Lady Brass Work CTS union, No 9.216, at Polls theater last evening. The play is strictly q union show and is by Louis Zeigler. Andy Amann and Miss Frances Hart ley play the leading roles. It is q musical comedy and gave good Satis- faction last night. It will be repeated again this evening and q muck larger audience is expected.
 VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 Ella Wheeler Wilcox's name had charm sufficient to fill the Jacques at two performances yesterday, and the keen humor of her sketch, Her First Divorce Case" gave them plenty of cause to enthuse and laugh. Toe sketch, which is Mrs Wilcox's only contribution to dramatic literature, has an adroitly contriyed plot which cell ters about the desire of q quarreling couple to secure a divorce. They go to q woman lawyer, who sees that there Is really no occasion for divorce and by playing on the wife's jealousy reunites the couple. The lines are bright, clever, original and up to late, and the humor is very keen. Miss Mat tie Keene has the role of the lawyer, and she invests it with q personality that is distinctly human. She has the support of three other players who aid materially in making fun. Another very funny act is, introduced by Mir title of Glass Put In,'' and Terry and Elmer introduce some excellent eccen- tric dancing. Others on the bill are Arthur Buckner, Carson and Willard, the rAltz brothers, the Dewitts, and the MazZiotas. Prices are 10 and 20 cents afternoons, ladies 10; evening prices 10, 20 and 30 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-22
Workman Dashed to Death.

LITTLE FALLS, N. r., April o. Stephen Smith Of St. Johnsville was killed while oiling the shafting at the Rumsey Williams works in St. Johns vile. His clothes caught in the ma- chinery, and he was thrown violently against the ceiling. He was fifty-two years old and leaves five children.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-22
American Artist Honored

VIENNA, April 22-The minister of instruction, Dr. von Hartel, has con- ferred the great gold staats medal upon Walter aIcEwen, the American artist, for his picture called ..The Ghost Story"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-22

Plain ard fancy, Sc yd, worth any where 1214c.
 Plain and fancy, 7c yd, worth any where 15c.
 Lovely soft finish wide Satin ans Taffeta Ribbons, plain and Moire, loa value 25c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-22
CONfING EYENTS.

April 21-26-Company G,,s AIischian- ga at City hall.
 May T-washington Hill A. c. socia- ble at City hall.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-22
Remarkable Sale.
Housekeeping Goods, Linens, Wash Goods And White Goods.

cases fine White Dimitles, open
 Iwork and satin stripes, 15c, 19c and |25c. These goods are very scare and de-
 lsirable. i25 pieces White Lawns, with mercer |ized stripes, very handsome, 39c, value
 DOC. A case handsome Percales, dark and light patterns, full yard wide, 9c, value
 '127sc. 9 pieces fine Striped Pique, 10c, val
 |ue 15c.
 Persian Lawns, full assortment,
 |1212c, 15c, 19c and 2oc.
 p dozen heavy a4 Napkins, all linen, |9Sc, value $1.50.
 50 pieces of 'Tokoket" Silk, it has
 lall the appearance of silk, drapes beau stifully, 29c, value 50c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-22
"FRIEyD KARL.

Emmet Deroy and Mrs Annie Yea mans in "Friend Karl' Thursday, Fri day and Saturday at Polls.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids will be received for the
erection OF passenger depot at
Waxahachie, Tex, for the Houston
and Texas Central Railroad Com
pany, on or before 3 O'Clock p. IN.
Saturday, the Goth day of April,
1902, at the Office of and addressed to
J. n. Miller, manager, Houston,
Texas, and all bids so received will
be opened immediately thereafter.
Plans and specifications of said
building may be seen and form of
proposal can be had at the Office of
ole j Lorehn, architect, Binz build
ing, Houston, Texas, and at the
office of Hans Holland, division
engineer, Waxahachie, Texas.
The work is to be let in two sepa-
rate and distinct parts, as follows:
The general work and the plumbing
and sewering, and each and every
bidder will be required TO enclose
with his proposal certified check
drawn In favor of William III. Field,
treasurer, for the sum of five (5) per
cent of the total amount Of his bid
as hquidated damages in case sue
cessful bidder fails TO make bond as
per specifications.
The manager reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
j. N. MIELER, Manager.
A. V. KELLOGG, Engr. M. of w.
Ii OLLIE ]. LoREHN, Architect.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

There WAS one Wooten man in at
tendance Is the BeaIl rally last
might. He was from Hfllsborc and
it is said that he came very much
against his will. While the passen-
gers were boarding the special at
Hlllsboro this particular individual
was having good deal to say about
the crowd being so small. The
crowd soon tired of his deridings
and picking him up they placed him
on the train and held him on until
Waxahaehie was reached. When
he reached the public square and
saw the demonstration accorded
Mr.. Beall he readily acknowledged
that it was the biggest thing he ever
saw.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

Memphis. April l5.-Watkins Over.
ton. a we'll known business man and
a member of one Of the oldest and
most influential families In Tennessee
accidentally shot himself through the
head n his res derce here and died in
SANITY Mr.. Cvertan had attended the
faces and was in good spirits. At the
supper table he spoke OF recent depre-
dations lay burglars and securing a re-
voFver in the house. was. it Is stated
I'm the act OF cleaning II when the
Naapon was discharged, the bullet en-
tering the head causing instant oearh
His wife and Flildren were In the
room wisa him when the accident &C.
CURED.
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The MEALY CASE.
assxissa Gev~rnm~es mAhea peesssasl
watch IL - uss Favor.

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wAieh IL = EEis Fassr
Washington. April 15.-Mr. Theall
resident counsel for Mr.. Meaiy. has re
ceiyed a telegram from the latter.
dated at Monterey. confirming tbs
press reports of his saecess in his case
before the supreme court OF Mexico
aud stating that the court found gross
Irregularities In the proceedings
against him.
In view OF this finding OF the court
Mr. ThealI expects 10 submit to the
state department claim for heavy
pecuniary dar eges In behalf OF Mealy
who asserts he has for two years suf
fered from this irregular prosecution
Mealy te,egra phed that the supreme
courf Of Novico also decided In the
compauy's favor in the famous Gulf
rails az case. which has been pending
for seven years. Mealy claims thai
this dec i0n was the Immediate out
come of tie agitation of his own case
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

Okmulgee, I. r. April ls.-Ine eese
uronv of breaking ground for the
ozark Central railroad took place heFs
Monday and marks an lmpof1Ans
snorh In the history OF Okmulgee, Al
: o'clock the commercial club. headed
Av president Michigan and Dir. Dexter
forawed bv the band. citizens In car.
ria9aa and a string OF 200 mules and
scrapers proceeded 10 tne oepo'
grounds, and after music ana spesane'
by Mayor Johnson and Senator ha'
nhy. Mr.. Dexter proceeded To tnrh tne
first sod. This makes two railroads.
for okmuigee and the Choetaw has aisc
located here and will begin to throw
dirt next week.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

Philadelphia. April l5.--Over F55
900 shares of the stock OF the Chico
taw. Oklahoma and Gulf railroad have
been deposited with the Girard Trust
company in favor of the sale of the
road to Messrs Speyer 4 Co. New
York The total shares of the Choc
taw issued amount to- 29S 900. This
settles finally the question OF owner
ship of the road. which goes to the
New York banking house. and, as ex-
pected, will be turned over to tbs
Rock Island system. The minority
holders have until May to accept ths
offer made which is for the purchase
of ali common stock At $50, and pxe
ferred nj $50.
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r. r TIME TABLE

TEE defeat of Senator James K.
Jones in the Arkansas primaries
removes from national politics a
democrat who has been known for
his ability and sterling honesty.
His long record in the United States
senate has been a credit to the com
monwealth and to the party which
sent ham there. His successor, for
mer Governor James P. Clarke, is
no less a democrat of high ability
and great worth. His victory in
the primaries shows what q capable
fighter he is. Arkansas can well
afford both to be sorry at the loss of
Senator Jones and to rejoice in the
selection of Gov. Clarke Republic.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

pAIHE's CELERY COMPOUND
The Great Spring
Medicine.
While ii Drives Out the Seeds OF
Deadly Disease II Quickly
Builds Up Flesh and
Muscle.
A Truly Wonderful Restoration
After Failures With Other
Remedies.
MR.. r. J. PATTERSON Says:
II Owe My Life to the Wonderful
and Speedy Curative Powers of
Paine's Celery Compound"

Thousands of families today
mourn the loss of near and dear
ones who, when sickness first came
upon them, were forced to use other
medicines instead of the great dis
ease banisher, Paine's Celery Com
pound.
We earnestly appeal to the rela-
tives and friends of the suffering to
break away from the bondage OF
medical etiquette and dictation, in
order that the suffering ones may
have surer and happier hope of a
new life.
The one remedy known to medicine
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Celery Compound.
Weak, run down, sleepless and de-
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inspiration and comfort in the
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says
II was greatly troubled with in
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morning as when l went to bed.
finally lost my appetite, and could
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My brain has become clear, my
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life to the wonderful and speedy
curative powers of Paineas Celery
Compound.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

Laredo. Tex. April ia circular
letter has been received at the Mex
lean National headquarters here
dated New York. April 10. stating that
the new company beginning on that
date. assumed ownership and control
of all the railroad lines and property
"a the Mexican National Railroad com
pauy. The circulars stated thaS al
employees are appointed 10 their OLD
positions. The circular was signed
z. III. Warren, president. The eircu
lar was a big surprise To the officiais oil
National In this city. From the ST
rular II IN surmised that Capt w. u
Raouls successor Is r. II, warren
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15
Invited to Dallas.

The Light reporter learned today
shat Hon. j. A. Beall received a
communication from Dallas this
morning inviting him to speak
9here tonight. AS Mr.. Beall was
out of town he could not be Seen by
the reporter with reference to
whether or not he would accept.
He could not possibly reach Dallas
tonight but he may speak there at
some later date.
2 tincups 5 cts. at Nickel Store. IL
Foley's Kidney Cure makes kid
neg and bladder right. Don't delay
taking Sold by b. w. Fearis.
The Young Ladies Auxiliary OF
afae G. p. church will meet Friday
afternoon at three O'Clock with Miss
Nell Newton on Rogers street. II
Glassware at Nickel Store. II
no CURE a COLD iR ONE DAY
take Laxative Brono-Q ninine Tab
Rets. All druggists refund the mon
ey il i fails to cure. Il. W. Groves
signature is on each box. 25c. l
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

THERE is talk of General Fitzhugh
T4es being appointed minister to Gu
ba. There is no question about his
fitness for the place and it is an adj
faitted fact that he Is the best man
that could be selected, but it is not
pleasing to contemplate good dem
ocrat accepting office at the hands
OF republican administration and
particularly from Roosevelt.-Ter-
rell Transcript.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

The American ship Woquois was
lost In the Japan seas and her crew OF
80 men are missing
The Orphans Home of the Odd Eel.
lows OF Oklahoma has been located at
Checotah. o T.
The mother. two daughters and o
son have been arrested in Grand Ra.
pids. Mich, for the murder OF the
husband and father
Governor Yates of Illinois haa ap-
healed to the people of bis state 70
raise SIS 600 900 for the Beers
Bird ghannoa. 5 years old. fell uil-
der u'heels Of 4 wagon At TIshominKos
L T.. AID was Killed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

Uncle Hick Cheatham, from near
lash, was in the city today. In
sizing up the congressional cam
paign which has just closed Mr..
Cheatham said that Jack BealT
failed to make a good race in the
sandy land districts. AS proof of
his assertion Mr.. Cheatham cited
Hubbard City and one or two other
points in Hill county which gave
wooten majorities. Even over at
Ennis, said Uncle Hick, Wooten
got a pretty good vote.
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Hawkins for Judge.

1t seems to be definitely settled
that Lee Hawkins has won out in
the contest for county judge. With
two small boxes to- hear from he is
l36 ahead of Marchbanks and $50
ahead of Spencer. Williams has
dropped down to fourth man but is
only few votes behind Spencer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15
z.u..s Drea.h 10 Brakss.

Laredo, Tex. April i5.-The drouth
in this section was partially broken
Monday. In some portions OF Webb
and Zapata counties the ralntaii was
very heavy.
Large contributions Tor the reiiet
of Zapata drouth sufferers are pegin'
ming to arrive In Laredo and are
promptly forwarded.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

whitney, Tex. April i5.--During .
wind and rain storm Saturday night q
4 welling owned BIZ n. r. Gully and oc-
upied by II. G. Burton, seven miies
north OF Whitney was demolished. 20
gether with all the furniture In the
house. A vacant dwelling on the farm
Of r. II. Hampton was moved from It's
foundation q few feet.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

Big Sandy, Tex. April 15.--Lin
Howell. an employe of the Cotton Belt
railroad at this place, was shot and IN
stantly killed Monday evening abou'
two miles north of Big Sandy at the
sand pit, while loading sand u a
wfihngham. also an employe OF the
railroad company. was the only eys
witness to the homicide. waiter rlnco
surrendered to officers and 10 nov
held for examination.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

The republicans in congress be-
aieve they have found a good issue
for mhis falls congressional cam
paiesn in the Fowler bill, which has
been favorably reported to the house
by the banking and currency com
xnittee. The effect of the bill is to
strengthen the present gold standard
legislation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

MR.. Roosevelt is preparing gen
eral shake-up in the representation
of tine country abroad. Two en-
bassies and at least one legation, to
say nothing of several secretary
ships and consulates, will soon be
vacant. At least this is the hope of
the PRESIDENT and Secretary Hay.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

tears. But for
women who are
daily being con-
sum ed by tn e
snouldering FIRE
of disease there is
little sympathy.
Inflammation,
witt it's fierce
burning ulcera-
ton, eating into
the tissues the
nervous system al
most shattered by
suffering these
are only part OF
the daily agoliies
borne by many a
woman.
DIR. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription
puts out the FIRE
Of Inflammation
heals liberation,
and cures female
weakness. IL tram
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nal. VIII, ssl,l >. oovsrasr.

Washington. April l5.-The presl-
dent. after careful Investigation, has
come 10 the conclusion that Governor
Dole's course has been such as to war
rant his continuance as governor OF
Hawaii. and entitle him to the respect
and heartily support OF the administra-
ton,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

Mrs. Matte Lay, dressmaker, at
home 3l3 f. Marvin street, would
be pleased to have the ladies call.
Have long experience in the bust
ness. Satisfaction guaranteed. %
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quilizes the nerves, restores the appetite,
and gives refreshing sleep. wFavorite
Prescription +" is the most reliable .Pnt-up
medicine offered as a cure Tor diseases
peculiar to women. n always helps.
II almost GlzOays cures.
wWheu 6rss commenced using DR. Pierce
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Causevoort Saratoga Co., ~. r., 81 was suffer
ing from female weakness disaSresabae drain
bearing down pains, weak apd Tired feeling all
the time dragged around In that way for two
wears and began taking your medicine After
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four bottles Of DR. Pierces FavoFtte PrescFfp
ton two of Golden Medical Discovery, one
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medicine has done nae
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
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on FIRE.

An exploding lamp; the clothing IN
a blaze paragraph in the paper tell
ing of horrible suffering from burns
Tragedy in this form moves a man to
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

Washed down a telegraph line
which Chas. G. 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 DIR. Kings New Dis
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bottles.' Positively guaranteed for
Cough, Colds and all Throat and
Lung troubles by Herring Sparks
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Trial bottles free. Herring Sparks
Drug Co.
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nyEC True to name and color
UtE0 Nothing can equal taea

Last week our politicians were
down in Hill county trying To save
the country. This week one of our
preachers is at Hubbard City trying
to save the sinners. Judging from
the majority given Weoten at this
box there Is plenty of material to
work on.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-15

/ want TO figure with you on
Bicycles and Automobiles.
The cheapest wheels In the
city, the best wheels In the
city: repair work speciality.
/. E. Light
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Pompadour combs and neck combs
at Nickel Store. II
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2 dippers, 5 cts at Nickel Store. l:

Foley's Kidney cure If taken in
slime affords security from all kidney
and bladder diseases. Sold by B. w.
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