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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-11-16
GEORGE MASON is GUILTY
So Said the Jury by Its Verdict
Saturday Night.

Saturday night q few minutes be-
fore s O'Clock the jury in the case
OF the state against George Mason,
who was on trial on charge Of
theft from the person, sent an officer
word that q verdict had been agreed
upon and that they were ready to
report. The attorneys for the state
and defense were then called and by
the time the court was ready to re-
ceive the iury's verdict quite num-
Der Of spectators had assembled in
the court room. The prisoner was
brought before the court by Jailer
Minnick and when the verdict,
which declared him to be guilty as
charged in the indictment, was read
TO him he showed no signs of sur
prise. After finding the defendant
guilty the jury assessed his punish
ment at confinement in the peniten-
tiary for a term of two years. 1t
was about O'Clock when the Judges
charge was read and the case given
into the hands of the jury At &
they reported that no agreement had
been reached and the Judge told
them that after eating supper they
might have until 9 o'clock to make
up their verdict. II no verdict was
agreed 10 by that Eour they might
remain Ia the custody Of an officer
until Monday morning, when they
could resume their deliberations
The jury went back TO their room
at O'Clock and after taking a few
ballots the verdict as given above
was reached. On the first two or
three ballots six of the jurors were
for giving the defendant a term Of
five years in the pen, one was for
acquittal and the others were judif-
fereut. They finally got together on
the two years proposition and an
uounced that they were ready to re-
port.
l. The case of the state against
John Autrey, young white man
charged with forgery, Is now on
trial
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-11-16
Prosecutor and Officer.

Assistant County Attorney q &.
Pierson acted Saturday in the dual
role of prosecutor and officer. He
went 90 Milford Saturday morning
to represent the state in the prose-
cutiou Of negro who was 70 have
a preliminary hearing before the
justice OF the peace on complaint
OF highway robbery. Mr.. Pierson
succeeded IN having the defendant
bound over TO the grand jury. The
negro was not able To give bond and
Deputy Sheriff Ward Of that sec
tiou having other work to do Nh.
Pierson consented 10 bring the pris-
onerto the county jail. After Ieav-
lug the court room the negro made
a break for liberty and gave ;he
officers TgitC lively chase before
he was recaVyured Deputy Sheriff
Ward shot az the fleeing coon once
or twice which caused him 20 check
bis flight and surrender. He was then
handcufIed and turned over o. Mr..
Piersou who arrived ia Waxauachie
with him saturday night al 7:30.
Mr.. PiersOu wasimet At the train bv
Ohicer Sweat who took charge Of
the prisoner and landed him in Jail.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-11-16

District Clerk Tom Burleson and
wife and their brothers spent Sun
day at the home of Mr.. BurIeson, a
father, Mr.. II. NJ. Burleson, near
Mountain Peak where there was a
family reunion and birthday dinner
In honor OF Walter Burlsson's twen-
tw-irst anniversary. There were
about forty or fifty members of the
family and friends present and the
day was delightfully."- spent. An
elegant dinner was served which
was heartily enjoyed by all present.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-11-16
Basket Ball Game.

The Trinity University basket
ball team defeated the Waxahachie
team in a practice game last Satur-
day afternoon. The score being Il
to I. The star players for Waxa.
hachie were Miss Singleton, for
Trinity Misses Thompson and John
son. Referee, Miss Watkins. Time
Keepers, Miss Bradfield and Mr..
Burleson. Length of halves, 10 min
utes. The lineup was as follows:
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-11-16
WORM DEsTROYER

whites Cream Vermifuge, not
only Kills worms, but removes the
mncus and slime, In which they
ouild their nests IL brings, and
quickly, healthy condition OF the
oody, where worms cannot exist.
be at Hood q Martins.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-11-16
Too Much Booze.

Early this morning some OF the
young men students who attend
! Trinity University saw horse
which was sttached TO a buggy
grazing around at random on the
vacant lots near the universitv
Upon an investigation they found n
young man in the buggy who an
peared to be sleeping of first-clasa
jag and was unconscious OF his Hur-
roundfngs. All efforts to learn him
name, where he was from or whara
he was headed for proved unsuc-
cessful. In reply to an inopirw
from some one he said he was ius,
travelling around. and thought -.
would go to Galveston. CITY Ma,
shaI Dixon was notified of m
young mans condition and a =.
not long until the ofaeer bad bin,
the eity's refrigerator where Be
be given plenty of time to rsk -
his Jag.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-11-16
Coal and Feed Stuffs.

Telephone the Sleeper Grain Co.
for fancy lump MoAlister coal and
all kinds pffeed stuffs. Delivered
to any part of the city. n
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-11-16
MaCCabeeS Attention.

BE sure and be on hand tonight.
Very importAut.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20
YELLOWSTONE WONDERS.
Colonel Webber Talks Of the Scenery
Geysers and Wild Animals

col r. q. Weber returned last even
ing from a trip TO the Yellowstone and
much qrauacd with his experience. He
says the scenery seems gronder than
ever. and the number Of visitors Is
steadily Increasing There are four
troops Of the Third cavalry stationed ia
the park, and the troopers are very
watchful, though courteous An The
arms they carry are reyolvers. While
COL Weber was there the soldiers ar
rested a man FOR cutting his name on
the gcyser formations. and took him be-
fore the United States commissioner at
Mammoth Hot Springs, where little
fine of $40 on q term in The puardh0usn
awaited the offender The rules against
defaCIug the scenery are severe aud cn-
forced, but this does not seem 90 have
the desired effect upon some people.
Visitors are not allowed % even cut
names on trees. or 10 DO any hunting.
The bears are not glying much trouble,
as they appear 90 be largely domest-
Gated and while they come smiling
around the tents. they do not modest
anyone. They are great sCrppcrs for
hotel and camp Kitchen refuse and act
as scavcngcfs Col Weber says The
ease OF access TO the park Is greatly
increased 10y the completeness OF at-
engagements made by thc short Line
railroad management for the speedy
and satisfactory handling Of tourists.
Commodi1us and frequent stages pro-
vide for this and people can come and
20 with ain possible celebrity,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20
SITUATION N THE FAR EAST IS BECOMING MORE ACUTE
Chinese anchwa Are Assuming nso Attitude Towards the Russians While IRON
Different Provinces Come Reports Rising that Threatens Involve the Whole
ComFy--AR AngoRussan Alliance is Possible
0 make the straits Of corca the yellow

to make the straits Of Corca the yellow
BospLOTus.
AT present Russian and British In
terests now here clash An Anglo
Russian alliance Is possible and q Is al
50 necessary IN order 10 protect Eu-
"The Novkkrai proceeds 20 strongly
attack the Russian papers which urge
Russia 10 wind up her affalrs in Man
churIa and which describe her policy in
the far east as costly blunder'
The rising IN Macedonia Is regarded
here as bringing on a darker stage The
Instruction is taking on proportions
unexpected by the German diplomatic
agents Bulgarian feeling, excited by
the murders and fortunes acrOssthe bor-
der. Is less rcstrainablc by the Bdlga-
rian government and the movements
OF the Russian and British fleets add
10 the nervousness on the beers and
among traders and bankers owning
Turkish railroad securities or having
commercial interests IN Turkey. The
German government maintains It's pas
sive attitude. with the desire 40 Join the
other powers IN any communications to
Turkey or Bulgaria designed 10 pre-
vent war and tending 20 confue the
disturbance 20 an insurrecuon which
Turkey must suppress.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20
WHERE, 0 WHERE2
Question Being Asked Concerning s..
Pickett Of Aladdin, Jr.'

The proposed summer opera at salt
air has been abandoned and Samuel
pickett. is orstWhile manager mas
shaken the dust Of salt Lake from his
feet, leaving nothing but creditors and
a host OF unsuspecting friends behind,
In consequence the lamp Of Aladdin
Jr.,' has gone out and an indignant
group TO talented men and women,
many Of whom were engaged IN New
York is swearing dire vengeance on
the man who painted such pretty
picture and failed 10 put even the first
color on the canvas
Pickett was here until last Thursday
when he told the members Of the
company that Manager Clark OF the
ogden Opera House had wired him
TO come up at once and talk business.
with this understanding the cunning
promoter left and on Saturday he sent
a postal card 20 Charles j. Gordon. his
leading man. IN which he stated that
ogden was no good that he had wired
McCourt. Denver, for transportation
and that he would send for Gordon,
stark and Emma and partner when he
got there. Il Is quite evident that
Pickett never arrived, az least II
would seem so, for no further word
has been heard from him, although the
members Of his company have been
waiting patiently ever since,
That Pickett was In the business for
the purpose Of dipping all who would
be duped, appears plain from the In
formation now at hand. For some
time Pickett caused TO be inserted In
a daily paper an advertisement CALI
ing for man with $500 cash 20 take
the position Of treasurer OF a theatrca!
company Among thoEe who applied
for the place was Leonard Allen, who
had but $3.50, This was ample for thf
purpose so Allen on putting up the
cash. got the job That Is all he ever
got the fastidious Picket, also SCI
cured some Of the best talent In New
York for his grand operate production
az Saltair He induced Mr.. Gordon 10
give up position with Henry W. Saw
age. He also used his persuasive pow
ers to good effect on Art W. loauford
who was to take the part OF Babaieet
the uecroWancer. James 4. Kelly Md
sister and Florence and Dorothy King
an of whom have put IN several weeks
OF hard work at rehcars'as and have
received nothing The King sisters
paid their own way from Bette TO join
the company here. Pickett gulimteed
the board Of different melohcrs % his
company no the Drcxcl For1S and the
Netherlands hotels and these hoIse5
me uoW ont iu sumo ranging from $50
to 500 white The actors, so Tar as
money is concerned have not enough
al a. cd. q
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20

ford b. Blcrs. was Of technical legal
nature
The commandments then APP
pointed committees and the various re-
ports were referred for future acton.
The remainder Of the time before recess
was occupied in the discussion OF va
rious matters.
LADIES or THE c. A. r.
San Francisco Aug. 2o,The Ladies
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic
opened their national convention today
IN Union Square hail. The attendance
was large and the utmost harmony pre-
vailed. The session WAS opened 10y
National President NJ Anna Hall who
in few words. told OF the plans Of the
order which she said had prospered be-
yond expectations. a number Of new
circles have been established during
the year and an are prosperous In
referring TO the fact that her ten
months Ut service as head Of the or.
gun2atlon were drawing 20 close,
Mrs Hall feClingly expressed her
thanks to an who had assisted her
For the purpose of the convention.
Irene W. Jones Of Wisconsin. was APP
pointed assistant secretary 10 Ruth
Hall the national secretary other
minor officers were appointed ana the
committees announced, Brief reports
were then read and discussed. The SEES
sion was comparatively brief as the
ladies were anxious TO prepare for their
evening reception OF the Commander-ln-
chief and comrades OF the Grand Army
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20
JOCKEYING.
HGHwAYMEN PUT TO FLIGHT
Hotel Clerk Drew Revolver Nor.
tally Wounded One of Them.

st. Louis, Aug. 2O-Two highwaymen
who attempted to rob the st. Charles
hotel Office early today were put TO
flight by Clerk Dawson with a revolver
ono Of them giving the name of Joseph
Wright being probably mortally wound
ed. Policeman Cremina, attracted by
the shooting, received a bullet IN the
leg,
Twenty minutes later John McAuliffc.
a deputy constable who was driving
RAPIDLY several blocks from the 81
Charles hotel, was shot and killed. 1t
is not known who fred the shot. Nc
Aullffe, the police say, had a criminal
record, and they are working on the
theory that he was implicated In the at.
tempted robbery, at the hospital the
prisoner Wright admitted seeing Nc
Aulifte in The vicinity Of the hotel
earlier In the night.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20

Berlin, Aug. pa dispatch TO the
Cologne Gazette from ST. Petersburg.
dated yesterday, says;
THE situation in the FAR east Is be-
coming more acute Even In Man
churia the Chinese are assuming an in
solcnt attitude towards the Russians,
particularly towards the troops. At
one place stones were thrown at the
commander Of the troops. While all
Russians are the object OF Insult,
spirit Of opposition to the Chinese gov
eminent is also manifested"
a news agency dispatch received here
nom Port Arthur says:
From the different provinces Of Chi
ma come reports Of rising which
threatens 10 involve the whole country.
The semi-oficlal Novkkrai says;
THE moment has come when, In
view OF the antagonlsm OF German and
British interests, an Anglo-Russlan
impeachment is desirable as a coun-
torpolse 20 the movement In Germany
and America. which Is crossing the In
,erests OF Russia and Great Brtaln,and
20 the activity Of Jaran, which wishes
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20

The noble and AUDIBLE effort Of the
Grand Army of the Republic to place
love Of country and flag prominently
before the youth Of the land has been
cminently successful, and has reached
all parts Of the republic and its de-
Tendencies The tendency toward the
enactment OF laws directing patriotic
education and reverence for the Nag Is
encouraging and Commendable
Contributions 10 a limited extent
for the home at Mountain Springs
Ala, have been received from every
part of the country
MAI Falkner the chairman OF the
committee on ways and means. said to
the commander ln-chief the fratemal
feeling and the kind sentiments ex-
pressed by the different @. A. r. posts
and the individual members thereof
throughout the north have touched and
softened the hearts OF every confcder-
ate soldier in the south.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20
THE CANAL NEGOTIATIONS
Colombia is Trying to Find
Practical Way to Save Them.

Washington, Aug. 2O.--The following
vas announced at the state department
today:
- telegram received last night from
Minister Beaupre at Bogota dated Aug.
y, Csame date as the senate vote
against the treaty.. is indefinite but
indicates that efforts are being made
by Colombia to find some practical way
Of saving the canal negotiations"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20
GEN. STEWART
MAKES REPORT.
Commander. in-Chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic Tells
OF Its Condition.
SOUTHERN HEARTS SOFTENED.
Fraternal Feeling and Kind Sentiments
Of e. 4. X, Posts Have Done This
Good Work.

San Francisco. Aug. 20--Aftor the en-
campment had been formally called to
order by Commander.in.Chief Joseph
j. Stewart prayer was delivered by
Chaplain-ln Chief n, b. SChuey After
dlsposinR Of few preliminary matters,
COMMUNICATIVE Chief Stewart read his
annual report. II was in part as fol-
lows.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20
KILLED BY A
PASSING TRAIN

James Matz, a solicitor for
Booth Bros. Mercantile company
was killed by a yard engine at
Bingham last night No one saw
the accident. but the suppositon
is that the unfortunate man
stepped from the main line to
avoid a passing passenger train,
and In doing so went IN front Of
an engine coming In the opposite
direction Matz was instantly
killed, the body being badly man
gled,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20
,''l...-.-.l.ll.i.,.i'...i..i.~,,.l.ii
PROBABLE FATAL
FALL Of MACHINIST
SPECIAL to the "News.'0

Idaho Falls Aug 2OJrbare
was a probably fatal accident &c
the new sugar plant this after
noon When John Walser lost his
balance and plunged hcadlong
from the fourth story OF the steel
structural work. He struck on
his right shoulder and was UNI
conscious when picked up and
carried TO a doctors Office He
was a special machinist and had
worked on the sugar factory at
Raymond, Canada. before coming
here. His home Is somewhere In
the east.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20
PENSION LAWS.

"The administration by the board
Of pensions Of the pension laws that
for so many years had proven so vex-
ati0us and unsatisfactory seems to
have been adjusted TO a degree Of sat
isfaction. l believe the present com
missioner Is earnestly endeavorlng to
discharge the duties OF his high and
important Office honestly, literally and
Justly and yet he Is not able to salts
~ the many who feel and assert that
the government has not dealt and is
not dealing Justly with them. The
complaints are not so numerous or so
vigorous as in the recent past, and yet
they are sufficient to warrant our
earnest and careful attention and con-
sideration. Complaint Will never en-
tlrely cease. nor viii cases OF injustice
be entirely eliminated from the admin
istration of such a great trust, but by
an honest, fair and liberal administra-
ton of the laws, we may reach the
minimum OF complaint ANA OF injustice
Is not the time at hand when wisdom
and justice both warrant such am al.
iustment OF the pension laws as VIII
meet the condition that exists by pro-
vidIng for fixed amount Of pension
per month? believe It would be wise
TO appoint committee whose duty
would be TO frame a proper bill and
present the same TO Congress, proyid-
Ing for a pension OF not less than Sl2
per month for all honorably discharged
soldiers. sailors or marines who may
choose 10 apply
The address was received with great
applause. the sentiment expressed and
the reference to the progress Of the
auxiliary organizations meeting with
much approval
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20

officially declared of,
New York Aug 20, 1920 a. m--Mar.
conf wireless from starting pont)-Re.
lance and Shamrock have arrived at
the starting lire and have dropped their
lows, Weather cloudy and overcast
wind blowing five knots from the south
and but little sea running
The wind has dropped TO three knots
The light wind and rather rough sea
Is considered favorable to Shamrock
III
Both boats crossed line at ll;Ol3O,
shamrock leading by two lengths with
Reliance to windward.
Highlands, Aug co. HE a. m.--The
yachts have apparently sailed about a
mile Of the course and Shamrock leads
by short distance.
Now York. Aug 20, ll;2O a. m.-sham.
rock is still leading by very small mar
gin, but Reliance is gradually overtak.
ms her,
IL 80 a m.-Shamrock still leads,
The boats are on even terms The
Wind has so changed that they are
heading direct for the mark. A heavy
shower is passing.
1890 .. m,-The wind has again
changed so that Reliance Is IN the
windward position and leads by about
10 yards
1885 p. m.--The yachts are now
about five miles off shore Of Long
Branch with Reliance about even, a
mile TO windward, both on tack heading
iushore.
BY Marconi-I2:45 p. m.-Eleven miles
from, the start both boats were about
on the port tack, Reliance leading by
about 200 yards, Shamrock 10 leeward,
footing faster than Reliance but not
pointing so high Rain has stopped but
cloudy and overcast Wind about six
knots,
BY Marconi wireless. 1;l6 p. m.-The
wind has dropped TO three knots. Re-
llGnce still leading 10y quarter mile.
Both boats three miles from outer
mark.
2:lO p. m.--Sea Is rough. Both boats
pounding badly Reliance Is approach
ing mark and Shamrock Is nearly be-
calmed.
2i5 p, m,-Reliance two miles from
mark and increasing her lead. Race has
developed into a drifting match.
2:F D. m--Shamrock has scarcely
moved during the past hour. Reliance
slowly forging ahead. Reliance carrying
a large lib topsail last quarters Of
an hour,
1858 p. m.-The Reliance has just had
a favorable shift OF wind from the
southwark and is heading toward the
mark Shamrock continues becalmed.
Mile and half astern.
BY Marconi wireless, 1905 p. m.-Re-
lance is leading by two miles The wind
has dropped and the sea is almost dead
calm.
New York. Aug. 90.-Unless the wind
shall lfreshen the yachts cannot finish
within the time limit
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20
A NEW UNDERSTANDING.

Brussels. Aug 20.--The Independence
Beige says It hears that the powers
have arrived at an understanding re-
garding the steps 10 be taken to sup
press the revolt and apply reforms In
Macedonia. According 90 this uncon-
frmod report Russia win act on the
sea, occupying the Dardanellos and The
Bosphorus. Austria WIN act on land
and Italy will exercise surveillance over
Albania. After peace shan be restored
the powers are 10 withdraw and restore
to Turkey her full sovereignty
NEGOTIATIONS IN PROGRESS.
London. Aug. 2O-The Associated
Presslearns that important negotiations
are IN progress between the powers
which promise 10 result IN the early
adoption OF new plan for the settle
ment Of the Macedonian trouble.
A foreign office official said this ar
ternoon,
1T r. somewhat premature to say
that definite agreement on the sub
iect has already been reached as stated
by the Independence Beige Of Brus-
fels. but notes are being exchanged In
this direction
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-20
No. MIss ATwoop sAw.

bernstein was excused and Miss 'ona
Atwood of Murray was placed on The
stand She Is employed az Berust va .
stone and WJS tucle on the nth OF JAY.
A.. Nu;cWclt asked.
"Iin So. SEQ the man who purchased
q pair Of ladies' shoes there hat
morning"
Eyes, sir"
"Can YOU describe him.
Dyes. lie was @ man about 60 years
o. age lie wore "a black shirt, dark
trousers and hts hair was sprlnkled
with gray
did You see a purse when he paid
Bernstein
u saw d bucksklu sack lie had gold
and silver and poured 70 out into his
hand. he turned around when he took
the money out
By Nm. Lo0fbourow-"Y don't pre-
tend 10 say how much money he had,
do your
$40. sir. I could mo-. judge. only he
had gold and silver ana / am sure he
had plenty OF money. l paid pariicu-
Der attention 90 him.
Had yon ever seen him before?"
"No. sir
"Haye You seen him siacc''
"No. SIR"
"Was be the only customer IN the
st0re2"
"NcG. sir"
(Which way dll D, go when be l-ft9"
"The horses were facing north but he
turned around and 'Vcnt south"
"There were o. number Of things that
cauaod you 10 pay particular attention
20 bis personal appearance, were
there''
Yes
"pid you rcmari, TO Bernstein any
thing about this mau?'
"Ycs ] said the man must have
thought q good deal about his wife 10
keen going out 10 the wagon
How much DO YOU think the man
we.ghed7'
Nearly 200 pounds"
MISS TURNER REMEMBERED.
Ada Turner OF Bingham Juncti,r was
the next witness
no you remember about The Sth or
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