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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
school to observe Decision

Sunday school to observe Decision
day.
A resolution of thanks was unani-
mously passed thanking the Ovilla
people for the excellent way 10
which they entertained their geusts.
The conference was not unmindful
of the excellent music rendered by
Rev. w. II. Harris and his choir.
Conference was then adjourned
with benediction by Rev. w. j.
Heason and all went home feeling
that much good had been accom-
plished.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
Executive Committee.

County Superintendent Criddle
has announced the names of the
following gentlemen to constitute a
normal executive committee: T. j.
Cole, T. b. Williams, J. L. Gam
mon, Henry Martin, G.. w. Cole
man, g. b. Winn, j. T. Brooks, S.
S. Bussell.
This committee is called TO meet
in the superintendent office next
Monday morning at IL O'Clock.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE


According to plans outlined by
the presiding elder the Waxahachie
district Sunday school and Epworth
League Conference was divided into
sections and tne section consisting
of Waxahachie station, Midlo-
THAN station and Ovilla circuit met
with the Ovilla Sunday school in a
one day conference June 6.
The conference was called to order
by Rev. o. +. Sensabaugh, presid-
ing elder, and after religious exer-
cises he briefly outlined the work of
the conference.
The first feature of the program
was a sermon on christian Educa-
tion" by Rev. II. A. Boaz, presi-
dent of Polytechnic College, Fort
Worth. He pleaded earnestly for
higher education and urged the
fathers and mothers that their su-
preme obligations was to give their
children a christian education.
The conference then adjourned for
dinner and though there was a large
crowd they could in no wise devour
the sumptous dinner to which they
were cordially invited.
At Las conference re-assembled
and after religious services pro-
ceeded with the program.
First was paper by J ID. Coghlon.
Subject: Relation of Teacher and
Pupil" He gave an analysis of
boy-nature and suggested means by
which he might become interested
i'm Sunday school work.
After this paper the presiding
elder called upon the different sun
/ day school superintendents to re-
port the relative ratio of large boys
and girls In their Sunday school,
and the fact was developed that the
girls were largely in excess. Some
superintendents reported plans by
which they hoped TO remedy the
evil
The next subject was music in the
Sunday school led by G. A. Arnold.
Quite an interesting discussion fol-
lowed, In which the following sug-
sestions were made: Have plenty
OF books, sing familiar songs, each
teacher TO see that his pupils sing.
An excellent papers was then read
by Mrs w. J. Heason. Subject;
Necessary Preparation for Sue
cessful Teaching" Special atten-
tion was given to daily study of the
lesson and a prepared outline of
work for the next Sundays lesson.
Then in a most forcible manner
Miss Lucille Arnold presented the
subject: Primary Teaching" and
urged the use of black board, sepa-
rate room, song service and story
method.
Owing To the threatening weather
1t was thought best to close with
the subject, Decision Day" by
Rev. J. G.. Putnam He showed
clearly that it was practical for each
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT
Shows City Schools to be in
Excellent Cendition.

The annual report of Prof. w. l..
Acker, superintendent of the Wax
ahachie public schools, has been
completed and copy was today for
warded to Superintendent LIE Fevre
at Austin. This report shows the
schools of the city to be in excel
lent condition. To use the language
of footnote in Prof. Acker's re-
port, "the best year in the history
OF our schools" The enrolment
was in excess of that of the previous
year and there was an increased per
eentage Iii the average daily attend
ance. For the information OF the
public in general the following sum-
mary of the report is given:
Number of pupils within state
school age enrolled in schools
White, male BIG, female 373; colored
male S3, female %; total S67.
Number of pupils over state school
age enrolled White, male ), female
l3; total Is.
Number of pupils under state
school age enrolled White, male 32,
female 27; total 80.
Entire enrolment in schools of
pupils of all ages during the ses-
White, male 353, female Alb;
colored, male 50, female %; total
944.
Number of children unable to
read and write when they entered
White, male s., female IS;
colored, male =, female Is; total LOO.
Number OF pupils enrolled in high
White, male 81. female So;
colored, male I, female 3; total $50.
Ten teachers bold second grade
certificates and six hold permanent
certificates.
During the session fourteen teach
ers were employed in the Park
school and three in the eolored
school.
Entire amount paid teachers for the
year was - ,3Ss. Salary paid supenn.
tendent $500. Expended for other
purposes $3.50. Total expenditures
81 ,52S.
The condition of the Park school
/ building is reported bad.
Value Of buildings and grounds
owned by the city 81 200 Value OF
school furniture S2lJO Value OF
public school Libraries and appar-
atus S237J. Total value of all school
property So, ,725.
! Number Of volumes in school H.
braries 2410.
The report Of the financial affairs
Of the schools shows the following
Balance to credit of independent
district at close Of previous year
/ 1885,. .07.
Amount apportioned to the indie.
pendent district from state funds
$500.
Amount apportioned to the indie,
pendent district from the county
funds $922. 60.
Amount of local school taxes col.
lected s5l72.95.
Amount OF tuition collected 500. so
Total receipts for year 1902 1870,
so ,352.02.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

June IA, 1903. subject: "Gold or
God. Lake xviii:lS-3O.
Leader, Miss Lucille Arnold.
l. Worldly Condition Has no
horal Character.-MIs Leona Sen
sabaugh.
2. Riches Never Satisfy Miss
Irene Kennedy.
3. Money Getting and Money
Using are Perilous. Lynn Lass
well.
4. The Principle of Sacrifice. 49,
Mr.. CAnafax.
8. The Great Reward Mrs. Mat
tie Lay.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

An excursion train will be run
from Dallas to Waco Sunday by the
Katy on account of = baseball game
TO be played by Paris and Corslcana.
The train viii leave waxahaehie at
9s05 q. IN. The fare for the roand
trip viii Be si.oe. u
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

Wednesday evening at Hillsboro
Mr.. J. 7. Guthrie of Ennis was
united in marriage to Miss Ollie
Turk. The wedding took place at
the Methodist church and the cere-
mony was performed by Rev. T. J.
Duncan. Mr.. Pickens Anderson of
Waxahachie was best man and Miss
Clara Turk maid of honor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

We have n ANAL stoek of White
and Standard Sewing Machines we
viii close out ehsawI They are bran
new and fully waSfant@d. Call and
examine themA
tf THE OIDHAm HiDw. Gu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
wATcHMAN DROWNED.
George Hill Falls Overheard From a
Small Boat

George HILL a Waterman on the yacht
Gayou anchored in the river at the foot OF
9th street southwest. was drowned about
Z 80 O'Clock last night The body was re-
covered a few minutes later by Harbornlas-
ter Sutton and the crew of the vigilant. but
life was extinct. 1t was taken to the
morgue and after hearing the facts Coro-
ner hewitt decided that death was the re-
suit of an accident and issued certificate
in accordance with the facts.
Accompanied by William C. Robinson of
1909 E street southwest, Hill was prepar-
ing to go out to the yacht in skiff. when,
as he was about to enter the small boat,
the former lost his balance and fell over
board. He could not swim and neither could
Robinson. The latter summoned help but
before it arrived the unfortunate man had
gone down for the last time. The crew of
the police boat arrived on the scene ard
after dragging for few minutes brought
the body to the surface.
Hill had only been married three months.
He resided with his bride al TOY 9th street
southwest She was completely Frustrated
when the sad news reached her. His
parents reside at Indian Head. Md, and a
telephone message was sent informing them
OF their sons death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
WAS LOOKING FOR Mca1LL1s.
Effort Of William Hunter to Collect a
ttEive-Spoto

I'm looking for McGillis. because he
owes me S. bill, and need the money"
was the statement made by William Hunter
when arraigned in the Police Court this
morning on a charge of vagrancy. Nc
ellis and me used to sail on ship to-
gether, but now he keeps out of my way
because he owes me five-spot. But never
mind, I'll find him some day."
Hunter, who claims to De resident of
New York city. arrived here yesterday. and
from his appearance this morning 1t is
judged he had probably travelled in 'side,-
door Pullman. He lost no time in finding
liquid refreshments, and by 2 o'clock in the
afternoon was the possessor of jag of
large proportions. He wandered around
the southeast section of the city, looking
for McGillis. and, unlimited entered the
residence of Mrs. ]. c. Turner, 52s Sd street
southeast. Mrs. Turner was very much
frightened at the sight Of her visitor, but
had the presence of mind to blow a police
whistle for aid Policeman Ryon responded
to the call and took the unwelcome caller
into custody.
After hearing the facts this morning
Judge Eundy decided that Hunter should
be placed under restraint and kept away
from liquor. He said the workhouse was
the proper place for the man, and sent him
to that institution for term of six months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
Anacostia and Vicinity.

Dallace Rtdgeway, young white man.
left s. at the AnacoStia police station last
night on a charge of disorderly conduct
The complainant in the case was recorded
as William Wedding, resident of Ana
costa.
The young men of Good Hope gave
which was attended by number of per-
sons from Washington.
The Anacostia Pleasure Club gave
dance last evening in Haines Hall, .Harri-
son street. AnacOstia.
Miss Mary Tolson of No. 800 Lincoln
street. Anacostia. entertained at a birth
day party Wednesday evening at her home
Mrs. w. G. Davenport, wife of the rector
of the Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal
Church in Anacostia, has returned home
from Colonial Beach, where she has been in
charge of the Bell Summer Home outings
the past season.
Officers King and Mccormick of the Ana
costa station have completed the investi-
cation of the assault case in Giesboro
woods one week ago, and they expect that
the prisoner, Mrs. Agnes Ball now under
arrest on charges of murderously assault
Ing Robert Edwards, and of robbing him
at the same time, will be called for trial
within day or two. The police have re-
covered the victims bank book which If
is alleged. was taken frona Edwards house
by her after she had left him lying uncon-
scfous in the woods.
MIR. w. l.. koontz, a local business man
has purchased from DR.. Fl. A. Pyles of this
place the residence situated at the cornar
OF Washington and Pierce streets, Anacos-
tia.
A two-story frame dwelling. constructed
for Mr.. Julius w. ToIson of this place has
been completed on Nichols avenue above
JEFFERSON street, AnacOStia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
STEP TOWARD PEACE.
Auxiliary Recognized by Nelson A.
Miles Command. S. w, v.

~Seee~>es~14~t
The first Step toward the restoration of
harmony between Gen. Nelson A. Miles
Command, Spanish War Veterans, and the
Mary Sherman Miles Auxiliary was taken
last night at the regular semimonthly
meeting of the auxiliary at Spanish War
Veterans Hall. The olive branch of peace
came to the ladies' organization in the
shape of a communication from Henry M.
Alder, adjutant of Miles Command. an
nouncing the following action of that body:
"A motion was made and unanimously
carried that the Gen. Nelson A Miles
Command, No. l, Spanish War Veterans.
officially recognizes the Mary Sherman
Miles Auxiliary, and the same is hereby
communicated by the adjutant."
This action, however, does not heal the
breach which has existed for some time
between the two bodies. The motion above
quoted Is only supplemental to the main
cause of disturbance, which consists of the
resolutions, now in the hands of a COM
mittee of Miles Command, with a request
of the auxiliary that certain portions of
the document be changed and modified, and
that the last clause be eliminated. Should
this be done by the command some of the
ladies say, peace will be fully restored.
By motion at the meeting last night,
letter Of thanks was ordered sent to the
command for the letter of recognition. The
reason this letter of recognition was deem
ed necessary was that when the fight be-
tween the two associations was at it's
height the statement is alleged to have
been made by certain members of the
command that the auxiliary had never been
officially recognized as such by the mems
organization, and until 1t was so recognized
it had no connection with the latter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
Flynn's Business College, 9Th and K.
Business, shorthand. typewriting-S25 yr.
advertisement.
Good Templars in Session.

The executive committee of the Grand
Lodge of the Independent Order of Good
Templars met in regular session Wednes
day evening at the home of the grand SUI
perintendent of juvenile temples, Mrs. J.
R. Narrower, No. 314 street northeast
Mr.. S. w. Russell grand templar, presided
and Miss Laura A. Bryson, past grand sec
rotary, recorded the minutes. Mr. A. E.
Shoemaker, deputy right worthy grand
templar was elected past grand chief tenn
plar to fill vacancy.
The chair reported the several subordi-
nate lodges in prosperous condition and
made several recommendations, which were
unanimously approved. The need for
greater efforts on the educational line was
specially emphasized in the discussion, par
ticipated in by Mrs. Meta Cole, grand
chaplain; Mr.. Forrest Vowel, grand mar
shall, and Mrs. Narrower, grand superin-
tendent. Mr.. John Bryson, grand secretary,
spoke of a course of Illustrated temperance
lectures to be given under canvas in the
near future, and proposed measures by
which the Good Templars might cooperate
His plans were unanimously approved. A
proposal that the Grand Lodge officers pay
fraternal visit to Pioneer Lodge Falls
Church, Tuesday evening, the 18th of Oc-
tober, was agreed to. At the conclusion of
business the hostess served refreshments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
Probable Change in Oyster Law.

The oystermen engaged in taking oysters
from the Potomac and other Virginia wa
tiers much disturbed at the prospect
that the Virginia oyster law, known as the
Baylor survey" will in all probability be
broken at the coming session of the Vir-
GINA legislature. For the past two or three
months a commission of legislators has
been engaged in visiting the oyster-bearing
waters of the state and making personal
Investigations of the conditions of the oys-
ter rocks now open to public oystering
While there has been no public expression
of opinion by the members of the commits
sion, the impression has been created that
the report will recommend the opening of a
large portion of the natural oyster rock
for private planting purposes, and the con-
sequence will be the curtailing of the
grounds on which the public can take oys-
tiers. One member of the commission is
reported to have remarked that while only
$4,000 acres Of oyster lands in the state
were productive, there were 100000 acres
that could be made so if properly cult
waited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
Changes in Buoyage.

Changes in buoyage in this district are re-
ported by the lighthouse authorities as fol-
lows:
Lower Cedar Point dredged channel, Po-
tomac river, Maryland-Lower entrance
buoy, No. 2 spar, was reported missing
September 16 and will be replaced as soon
as practicable.
Pamlico sound, North Carolina-Notice is
hereby given that obstruction consisting
of a pile of stones having at least a depth
of six and one-half feet of water over it
has been located in Pamlico sound, about
one mile south by ca st of Roanoke Marshes
light station, and this obstruction has been
marked temporarily by a large stake with
two boards nailed across It, placed as near
the obstruction practicable. At the first
opportunity red and black horizontally
striped spar buoy will be placed as a per-
manent mark, of which due notice will be
given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
Ordered by Commissioners

The District Commissioners have ordered
that P. F. Canacy, jr, be appointed rod
man. at $3.50 per day, and George M
Lewis be appointed chairman at 1925 per
day, for period of three months. In the
sewer division, engineer department. to
take effect when the appointees report for
duty.
That 11tE street northeast from D street
to Maryland avenue be macadamized at
an estimated cost of 81, 1i0 chargeable to
the current appropriation for repairs, to
streets
That the time for the completion of con-
tract No. 1897 with Pavarini & Greer for
the construction of school building at
Fort Reno be extended to October 20, 1908,
without penalty or cost Of inspection delay
not being due to fault Of contractor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
SERIOUSLY BURNED.
Two Men Injured by an Explosion at
Manassas. Va

James Bryant, colored, of Summervlle,
Ca, and Floyd Jar.es also colored, whose
home is at Richmond, Va, were seriously
burned in an explosion at Manassas, Va,
yesterday. They were brought here on a
train and taken to the Emergency Hospital,
where their condition is regarded as crit
ical
The men were employed on the Southern
railroad and were engaged with a num-
Der of other laborers in blasting near Ma
nassas One of the blasts placed a
few days ago. but failed to explode, and
yesterday they were directed to drill an
other hole for fuse, when the iron
drill struck the dynamite and the entire
charge exploded. They were hurled through
the air, and were picked up some distance
away bruised and bleeding in many places
from burns. Bryant was burned from
head to foot and James was badly scorched
about the head and face.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
RECEPTION TO CARDINAL.
Local Catholics Arrange for Participa.
ton in Function

A meeting attended by representatives of
local Catholic churches was held last even
ing at Carroll Institute Hall. when prepara-
tons were made to participate lin the re-
ception which will be rendered to Cardinal
Gibbons upon his return to Baltimore from
Rome. The reception will be held next
Thursday afternoon, and more than 200
Catholics of this city have already signified
their intention of attending the affair
The final preparations for the excursion
will be made at a mass meeting to be held
In Carroll Hall next Sunday evening
regular organization was effected last even
ing, and Mr.. w. ]. Frizzell was elected
chairman and Mr.. w. H. Lepley secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
Freight Charges Advanced.

The demand for vessels to bring cord
wood from river points to this city is very
heavy just now, when the outlook is for
cooler weather. Freight charges for wood
are going up. Heretofore the price has
been about 81 per cord, and the vessel mas
ter has to load and unload his cargo, Now
SIPS per cord is the prevailing price. and In
several instances the shipper was required
to load the vessel. From the Rappahan-
mock river and Chesapeake bay points 81. 30
per cord and even more is being paid. A
strong effort is being made by the dealers
to get a large supply of cord wood on hand
before the cold weather sets in. Vessels
that can carry forty or nifty cords Of wood
can now make good freights from river
points and can find plenty to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
Moses September Furniture Sale.
The furniture event of the year.-Advt
The Miller Controversy.

The Central Labor Union of this city con-
tinues to receive from labor organizations
throughout the United States acknowledge
ments of the receipt of copies of the reso-
buttons bearing on the Presidents attitude
in the r-Bookbinders Union contro-
yersy. The resolutions were adopted by the
local Central Labor Union at its regular
meeting August "a last, and were printed
exclusively in The Evening Star at that
time. a list of labor organizations from
which the local central body has received
replies to the resolutions was also printed
exclusively in the labor column of last
Wednesdays issue of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
His Arm Broken.

Four horses attached to a wagon belong
ing to s. 8. Daish & Son became fright
ened while near Iowa Circle yesterday
afternoon and ran away. The driver,
William Moon, colored thirty-two years
old, of 1917 Fenton street northeast, did all
in his power to stop the frightened animals,
and in Juggling at the reins lost his balance
and fell to the street He broke his left
arm. The ambulance from the Emergency
Hospital was called and he was conveyed
to that institution, where the fracture was
reduced. The horses were stopped some
distance away without further damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
incorporation Papers Filed.

Certificates Of Incorporation Of the follow
ing were placed on record this afternoon:
The Ideal Boiler Water Supply Company,
capital stock 100000, with P. H. Kennedy,
John L. Dement, and Clarence D. Wright as
incorporators.
The Rolled Plate and Window Glass Com
pany. capital stock $4,000, with H. E. Cole,
D. r. Magaw, P. H. Kennedy, John L. De-
ment and Clarence D. Wright as incorpora-
tors.
The Federal Bolt and Rivet Company,
capital stock 100000, with Edwin f..
Crook, Robert NJ. Nelson, John l.. Dement,,
P. H. Kennedy and c. d. Wright as incor-
pora tors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-18
Opening Of Mr.. Sothern's Play.

The change in temperature has already
done much to create a very strong desire
for indoor entertainment. This is especial
ly noticeable at the Columbia Theater.
where Virginia Harmed begins her engage
ment Monday evening. producing E. H.
Sothern's play, The Light That Lies in
Woman's Eyes" Miss Harmed and her
company viii arrive this evening by special
train fIoE1 New York, and rehearsals will
be given at the Columbia Theater all day
tomorrow and tomorrow night. Mr.. Soth-
ern accompanies his wife, Miss Harmed, and
will give the production Of the play his per
sonal attention. The advance sale of seats
Is already much larger than would ordinari-
ly be expected at this early season of the
year.