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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-16
Pomell,s Trial Is Set.

The trial of John H. Powell on a
charge Of murder was set for Decem-
ber % by Judge Lawlor yesterday.
Powell and Charles Sullivan, who has
been convicted of murder in the sec
ond degree, were accused of shooting
and killing Special Policeman r. A
Sample on Folsom street, between
First and Second, on the morning OF
August II.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-16
Accused of Burglary.

John Beuttler of the Original Amer
lean Market. 72S Haight street, Sc
cured a warrant yesterday from Police
Judge Fritz for the arrest of Ernest
Thude on a charge of burglary. He
accuses Thude, who was formerly en-
ployed by him, of breaking into the
premises on Saturday night and steal
ing some money. He alleges Thude
was the only one who knew where it
WAS kent.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-16
VIII Open sabhath school.

A Sabbath school is to be opened
next Sunday at 652 Second avenue.
Richmond district, by the First United
Presbyterian congregation. The Rev.
H. H. Bell, M. D., and several other
clergymen and prominent church
members will attend the Inauguration
exercises.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-16
Rug Importer Attached.

An attachment was levied yesterday
on H. E. Benguiat. the rug importer
at 723 Sutter street, at the instance
of F. H. Jung. who has brought suit
to recover $4,000 loaned to Benguiat.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-16

Many of the Eastern society leaders
will spend the winter on the coast, and
all Will have a gas range in the kitchen
from s. F. Gas and Elec Co. 415 Post .
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-16
Ruvers of Christmas Presents

Should visit Andrews Diamond Palace.
221 Montgomery St. under Russ House,
and see large stock of diamonds, watches
& jewelry at lowest prices. Open evgs.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-16
KoIb's View of Willzerson.

The gallery was ready to applaud if
he said that Wilkerson was an "un-
fair house." but again Kolb retained
his presence of mind and coyly an
swered that Wilkerson was no gen
tleman and his reputation was the
worst ever"
Kolb was subjected to a close cate
chissm at the hands of Attoraew New
bergh who played the part usually as
signed to Barney Bernard
Have you ever read a unanimous
letter written about him?''
"Haw. haw, Vot do you mean?" re-
piled Kolb, in his best dialect. Are
you playing theater or chust mean
anon -non-non- nous letter dent you %
The stage manager prompted Attor-
ney'Newbergh, and the play continued.
Newbergh sprang some more dialect
and the audience enjoyed it, KoIb was
allowed to depart, and he sat in the
wings ard watched the rehearsal with
deep interest.
Al Williams, alias Lyle Murphy, had
his lines down fine and needed no
prompting. He spoke dramatically.
He did not blink meath the calcium's g
glare, and he glanced toward the back
benches in the hope that he would get
a hand from the gallery. Wilkerson
was absent from court, otherwise he
would have frosted" the rehearsal.
Williams told of overhearing a conver-
sation between Mrs. Ovita Leath-
Hawes and Ira Puerl Wilkerson, the
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-16
STAGE PEOPLE
ARE WITNESSES
Comedian William Kolb Says
That Ira Puerl Wilkerson's
Reputation Is Very Bad
ARGUMENTS TO BE HEARD
Judge Frank j. Murasky Wfll
Render His Decision in the
Divorce Case on Friday

AS the curtain was rung down in
Judge Murasky's court yesterday the
actors IL the divorce suit of Amber
Wilkerson against Ira Puerl Wilkerson
took their departure from the impro-
vised theater and hied themselves to
other scenes. Quite a large crowd filed
the courtroom and waited patiently for
Maud Amber to sing -Bedalia," but
were disappointed. However, they saw
Clarence" Kolb in the original. Clar-
ence took the morning off to attend
court and say that Ira Puerl was an
awfully bad man, and he did not talk
in dialect in his effort to convince
Judge Murasky
There was no matinee performance
yesterday. The rehearsal in the morn
ing brought out the strength Of Fisch-
er's Theater. Chorus girls We'd with
the prima donna for the center of the
stage and the glare of the calcium
Although the playlet entitled Tho Lost
Pajamas" was not finished the pre-
vlGus afternoon, the audience made use
of rain checks" and came back to see
the finish of the local problem play.
Judge Murasky at one time in his
career strobe the boards and looked
yearningly up to Juliet's window and
sighed for the moon. AS stage man
ager Of the original drama he knew
when to give the leading lady her cue
and prompt the absent minded actors
in the performance
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-16
sOUBRETTEs WE'RE TIRED.

1t was a tired bunch Of soubrettes
and supers that attended the dress re-
hearsal yesterday morning In the
glare of the gaslight some of them
looked passe. The glitter of diamonds
loaned by the glass works, theI sheen
of silks ard fresh young faces that
usually peer over the footlights were
missing. Shapely limbs that usually
pirouette to sprightly tunes were hid
den by trailing skirts and picture hats
covered the fluffy hair of the fair mem
bers of the profession.
Judge Murasky played the part of
the leader of the orchestra and he soon
had the instruments playing in har-
mony.
Attorney Humphrey opened the re-
hearsal by calling William Kolb to the
stand. The tall and willowy form of
the German comedian pushed it's way
toward the center of the stage. Seat
ing himself, he was ready to do mon
ologue or play TO the gallery He did
neither.
DO you know Ira Puerl Wilkerson p"
asked Attorney Humphrey, who was
cast for the part of the inquiring rela-
tive
Sure, Nike Kclb started TO say.
but remembering he was not talking
to Partner Dill, replied. Yes, 1 know
him"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-16

Mrs. Van Arsdale entertained the
members of the Ladies' Army Card
Club yesterday afternoon in her apart
ments at the Crocker. The rooms were
made artistic with white and yellow
chrysanthemums. In addition to the
members there were present: Mrs. Lo-
gan, Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Palmer and Mrs
Young.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13

The regular monthly meeting of
the Sims Watson Chapter II. D. G.
was held yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. DR.. Watson. The attendance
was very good and the program In
teresting. In the absence of Mrs.
s. P. Skinner, Mrs. Watson acted
as historian for the class. After
disposing Of the lesson the ladies
took up the matter of rendering the
Press Association IN entertainment
during its visit to this city next
week, but being advised that all the
time at the disposal of the associa-
ton had been allotted were reluc-
family forced to forego this pleas
ure.
1t was decided to furnish a dinner
on Monday, June LIST, at some place
in the city yet to be selected. Com
mittees were appointed, charged
with the arrangements, and a good
dinner is in prospect for that date.
The next meeting of the Daugh-
ters will be with Mrs. 6. L. Adkis-
son in West End.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
CAETIONI

This is not q gentle word-but
when you think how liable you are
not TO purchase the only remedy uni
versally known and a remedy that
has had the largest sale of any
medicine in the world since 1865 for
the cure and treatment of Consump-
ton and Throat and Lung troubles
without losing its great popularity
all these years, you will be thankful
we called your attention to Bosehee's
German Syrup. There are so many
ordinary cough remedies made by
druggists and others that are cheap
and good for light colds perhaps
but for severe Coughs, Bronchitis,
Croup-and especially for Consump-
ton, where there is difficult expee'
~toration and coughing during tht
nights and mornings, there is no.
thing like German Syrup. The z
cent size has Just been introduced
this year. Regular size 20 cents
At Il. w. Fearis. d&w2
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
Cold drinks, Ice Cream and Cream
Of Sodas at Grafton d G~rafton's. If
Bell Branch.
SHERWOOD.

Farming is in progress nicely.
The people are through picking cot
ton aud will 500 finish planting the
new crop.
The roads are getting in fairly
good condition once more but farm
ers are too busy to go anywhere.
Mrs. Darrow and Nash Summers
were in Waxahachie last Saturday.
Lawyer f. p. Powell, of Waxaha-
chic, was in this community last
week looking after his land and
other interests.
Charlie Strength was in Waxaha-
chic one day last week.
Miss Ada Nanlandingham, Of Plum
Grove, was the guest last week OF
Misses Florence and Ula Strength.
Miss Julia Darrow, of near Plum
Grove, was the guest Saturday and
Sunday of Miss Ella Summers.
Miss Maud Shipley, VINO has been
visiting friends IN this community
for the past week, has returned TO
her home in Mertens.
Mr.. j. w. Cooper and family visi-
ted relatives at Oviila.
Joe Cooper made a flying trip 10
Ovilla last Saturday.
James Green and wife, of Derr's
Chapel, visited here Saturday and
Sunday.
w p. Bradley, of Forreston, Wis
tied here Friday.
Walter Chenoweth and wife, OF
Derr's Chapel, visited in this com
munity last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Darrow gave
the young people a party at theil
house last Thursday night which
was we'll enjoyed by all.
The big lake the /. d. q. y. peo
pie are building on Bell Branch will
soon be completed, and II will be
hummer. Col. Driskell is having th'
dirt piled up rapidly. There is some
talk of the company's putting in
switch here. We may yet see Bel
Branch a town.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13

The people of Long Branch ex-
tend their deepest feeling of sympa-
thy to Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes and
family in the loss OF their son,
Dennie, who died Saturday evening,
May g..
Dennie p~rofessed religion at the
Oak Branch camp meeting last sum-
mer and had lived q Christian since.
He told us not TO be uneasy about
him for he was alright and ready to
go IL the Lord wanted him. He
would h~ave.been fourteen years old
In June.
Death removes the pure from the
trials and responsibilities of life
into the glorious light of Heaven.
Why should we weep when the
opening buds are gathered home to
bloom in the Heavenly Eden2 May
"A Savior's love soothe your sor-
rowing hearts. A Friend.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
Large Deal Made,

Colorado, Tex. May l3-Judge Ed
J Hammer OF this city has returned
from Dallas. where he accompanied
Pete Scroggin TO close a big ranch and
cattle deal Acting for the firm OF
SCoggin & Brown of Kent county. they
sold TO A. c. Cairns of Dallas. II .O42
acres Of patented land of the east end
OF Scoggin 4 Browns Kent county
pasture. at $3.50 per acre The lease
on 2s sections Of railroad land was
thrown in. Included in the deal also
were 1000 COWS and calves at $40. and
1000 yearling steers at Slo around, the
total consideration being a little above
$50. 900.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
Milford.
ZACCHErS.

The rain, the rain. the life giving
rain, il is falling now not a water
spout nor gully washer, but a slow,
pattering, gentle, gracious down
pour. Just such as the farmer most
needs.
The cotton crop of 1920 is about
all in now, only saw one load come
in today. We have only one gin
running. 1t has about hundred
and fifty bales yet to put up. The
farming people "a go 10 work in
the crOp in dead earnest, now that
it has rained and the cotton all out
and marketed.
There has been quite a lot Of
decorating going on in the {. 7,
church here today, prepatory to the
marriage ceremony Of Mr.. b. F
Cass to Miss Robbie Carter, both of
our city. Let the good work go on.
The power behind the Texas Pres
byterian College for Girls, located
here, has decided to erect two more
buildings in that connection, one
right away, the other following ia
due time. 1t seems TO me that our
people should not be slow TO note
The indications that the fates have
decreed, that Milford must attain
greatness, If at all, on the lines Of
yrsthetics. We have been denied
the forces that tend to acommercial
uplift hence we are acting wisely If
we turn u attention TO the intel
lectuaI, the beautiful and the good,
frowning down every opposing ele
ment TO that curse OF progress or
procedure. Our college buildings,
real and prospective, and faculty,
our mineral water and hotel facili-
ties all justify the forecast.
We correspondent was among the
first Monday people in your city
and had the pleasure of being pres
eut at the meeting Of Camp Winnie
Davis, u. c. V. and il was really
refreshing to witness the universal
snirIt of genuine brotherhood. They
voted thirty-nine in favor to three
against a proposed change of article
TT by-laws of United Confederate
Veterans. wherein the seniority
Dassea from the standard OF ser
vice In Confederate army 10 Sc
usoritv IN the service of the United
Confederate Veterans. IL was a
nroner thing TO do and u Camp so
saw IL. III we expect TO perpetuate
,ha organization, the Veterans OF
actual service in the war Will have
- n.aaed over the river 10 rest
-sth Jackson and Lee under the
shade of the trees, ana theh oasIs
Of seniority must be nxed oy our
sons upon service In the u Z. ~
Ire glory of the war, seniors In
rank goes on all the same
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
TEXAS BANKERS.
They Assemble in Annual session with
"A Large Attendance.

They Assemble in Annual session with
a Large Attendance.
sherman, Tex. May l2-The Texas
Bankers association meet in annual
session Tuesday at WoodIake Casino.
midway between this city and DENT
son. A large audience was present at
the opening session. In the absence
OF Hon. J. w. Blake. Or. John Grant
delivered the address OF welcome in
behalf of the people of sherman.
The address Of welcome in behalf OF
the people of Denison was delivered by
c. = Cobb Of that city.
T. W. Slack of Fort Worth responded
to both addresses.
Report OF Secretary Butler followed.
A letter from eX-Secretary OF the
Treasury Gage was read. The epistle
dealt with the money supply OF the
United States. in which he. among
other things. spoke of a credit curren-
cy. saying such is required in the in
teTest OF the entire country
A letter from National Controller
Dawes relating to elasticity in cred.t Is.
was also read.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13


Respond to the roll call with quo
tations from Roosevelt and Ne
kfnley.
McKinley's Administration:
l. What event added to the glory
ofthe Mckinley administration, and
placed that administration among
the greatest in our history and iden-
titled 1t with a national epoch?
2. Name the events leading up to
the sinking Of the "Maine," and an
amendment to the Army Bill, as a
result of question No. /.
3. Name the different Centen-
malls held during McKinley's ad-
ministration, and at which one did
the tragic event of his life occur?
/. To what official rank was Nc
Klnley appointed during the Civil
war?
4. What age when he became
President?
6. GIVE an account of the assas-
sination?
I. What was the effect Of Me
Kinley's Southern trip on the coun-
try?
3. State the difference existing
between Mckinley and Congress on
the American-Spanish question:
9. Should Gen. Joe Wheeler have
resigned his position in Congress
when he accepted an appointment in
the Spanish.American war?
Il.SName two United States, two
Spanish and two Cuban men who
were prominent during this war?
y. Acquisitions during McKin-
legs administration.
ID. How did Mckinley conduct
the Spanish-American war.
Il. Describe the international
peace conference.
l.. How was the silver question
settled?
Roosevelt's Administration:
lG. Describe the department Of
Commerce and Labor.
Il. Describe She great coal strike
and the effects.
Is. What two appointments did
President Roosevelt make against
great opposition?
II. For what purpose IS the late
roll of the soldiers of the Civil War
to be published?
20. Is Roosevelt more blamable
than j~ustihable in his policy regard
ing the negroes?
-. What effect has President
R~ooseyelt's opinion upon tho anti
trust question:
-. Give one important bill dur
ing Roosevelt's administration.
%. Why did Roosevelt call a sec
ond session Of congress?
a. What greatIdisagreement did
Roosevelt help TO adjust?
D. What national evil is r~eceiv-
ing much attention and condemna-
tion during this administration?
%. What man has served four
three last presidents as private sec
rotary.
q. Why did the United States
refuse citizenship to the natives Of
Porto Rico.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
4 Sure ThIng.

1t is said that nothing is sure *
cept death and taxes, but that is
not altogether true. DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption is
a sure cure for all lung and throat
troubles. Thousands can testify to
that. Mrs. G. B. NauMetre, OF
Shepherdtown, W. Va, says, II
had a severe case of Bronchitis and
for a year tried everything ! heard
of, but got no relief. One bottle of
DR.. Kings New Discovery then
cured me absolutely" It's infalli-
bic for Group, Whooping Cough,
Grip, Pneumonia and Consumption.
Try it. It's guaranteed by Herring
Drug Co, Druggists. Trial bottles
free, Reg. sizes SOC, Sl.0O.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13

Austin. May l3.-The discovery was
made that an error Was made in en-
rolling the scalp bounty bill passed by
the legislature at its regular session
The authors of the bin were 4uessrs.
Hudspeth and Gray One of it's pro
visions provided that thr e"m OF $3.50
should be paid by the respective coun-
ties for each coyote. wolf. wildcat or
Catamount killed. The so" is left out
Of the enrolled bill and the Law reads
500 as the amount Of the bounty TO
be paid for killing these animals.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
Deafness Cannot na Oured

by local applications, A. they cannot reach The
diseased portion OF the ear. There - Oniy nne
NAy 10 cure deafness, ard that ls By Constitution
81 remedies. Deafness, - caused b. "a turAmee
condition Of the mucous Nning OF tie EustAchiAn
Tube. when this tube gets lahAmed yoa have =
rumbItng Snpud or ivg@Fferf barring srf NteF
u nssItIsy slsg tststu gtss fs, "a. Gta re
HA tbs ipfkrAtfn FAs ss tAksH odG End las
tuts rssiefed 10 tie ncfnBl eoldificE, beAriFE
Will be destroyd forever: nins eases oct OF ten are
caused by ~eaiArTh, Nhleh Il nothing but az In
famed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We Nill give one Hundred Dollars for any case
OF deafness caused BY eAtafrhl that can not b.
cured by Halls CAtArrh Cure send for circulars
free. ~. CHkNkf A -. Toledo. o..
sold BY Druggists, 7be
Halls FAMILY this are the best.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
WORLD WIDE REPUTATION.

Whites Cream Nermifuge has
achieved a world wide reputation as
being the best Of all worm destroy
ers, and for its tonic influence on
weak and unthfifty children, as il
n~eutralizes the acidity or sourness
OF the s.omach, improves their di-
gestion, and assimilation Of food,
strengthens their nervous system
and restores them to health, vigor
and elasticity of spirits natural
childhood. pc at Hood x Martins.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
COMING EVENTS.

May lj.-Austin College vs.. Trim
lty, on University campus.
May 2l-Annual meeting of the
Texas Press Association. Two days
session.
June l6.-Three days session of
the North Texas Medical Associa-
tiOn in this city.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
Twice struck by Lightning.

Big Springs, Tex, May Ia. b
Rigdon, cook for vurrie d Cushing's
COW OUTFIT. was struck by lightning
during a thunderstorm fifteen miles
south Of this place The lightning tore
away the front part of his hat and
split his lose open almost from one
end to The other. knocking him OF
a barrel OF water which he had on his
wagon al the time. RE soon recovered
consciousness About a year ago he
vas also struck by lightning
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
A Startling Test.

To save a life, DIT. g. Merritt,
Of No. Mehoopany, Pa, made a
startling test resultingin a wonderful
He writes, "a patient was at
tackled with violent hemorrhages,
caused by liberation of the stomach.
| had often found Electric Bitters
excellent for acute stomach and liv-
er troubles so / prescribed them.
The patient gained from the first,
and has not had an attack in IL
months" Electric Bitters are pos
itively guaranteed for Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Constipation and Kid
ney troubles. Thy them. Only SOC
at Herring Drug Co.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
Drill Team Organized.

z At the meeting Of the Elks last
night a drill team was organized to
20 to Waco in June to attend the
first annual meeting of the Texas
Army of Elks. The team is COM
posed OF sixteen picked men and
John McRae was selected as drill
master. Miss Matte Graham was
appointed sponsor for the team,
with Mrs. a. b. Small as her ma
trOn of honor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
ONE MORE REQUEST
Tnlloch Again Asked to Substantiate
Alleged Assertions.
PAYNE'S STATEMENT
Postmaster General Makes Publsc {
Letter Making a Sworn Request
In Regard to Matters Con.
neeted With the Case,

Washington, May 13.-Postmaster
General Payne has made pubic a let.
ter making a second request on s. w.
Tulloch, former cashier of the Wash
ington city postoffice, who is alleged
to have charged irregularities in the
service for information in substantial
ton of his charges. The letter is ad-
dressed to Mr.. Bristrow. fourth assist.
ant postmaster general, and says:
Some time since there appeared an
interview with Mr.. ). W. TuIIoch, for
merry cashier Of the Washington city
postotHce, which reflected on the 9th.
cial conduct of certain persons OF high
positions in the government service
and others holding Office. On the 3tn
instant | wrOt Mr.. Tulloch. stating
that / should be pleased TO receive
from him any sttement contjrmatory
of the charges. This he has failed ia
furnish. l therefore request that YOU
Will call upon MIR. Tulloch and ask
him to give Won any statement which
he is willing to make in writing ac.
companied by any papers, documents
or evidence confrmatory OF the charges
which he has made to the end that
they may be inquired into. and II It
is found that any irregularities exist
that may be corrected.
The postmaster general SAYS Mr..
TullOCh has promised 70 submit a
statement Friday. He says there is no
intention of furnishing MIR TulIoch
with copies OF replies from those whom
the postmaster general addressed re
garding Mr.. Tulloch charges.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13

Just now you are very fortunate
if you can embroider as this art is
all the rage. If you cannot, and
want to learn, call at 206 w. Fran e.
lin street and discuss the matter
with a competent teacher.
d37 wlJ ~ WOMAN'ssEXCHANDE
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13

Washington. May l3.-The weekly
crop report Of the weather bureau says
In part. An Improvement in condition
OF winter wheat Is reported from OK
lahoma. Texas and Ohio. but the crop
has suffered deterioration In Kentucky
and Missouri
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13

Hagerstown, Md, May l3-South
mountain from Rixyille TO Ruena Vista
is being swept by a fierce forest FIRE.
Hundreds OF acres Of fine timber have
been destroyed and many Inhabitants
driven { the towns In the valley.
Forces Of men are fighting the fire.
but not making much ~headway.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-13
Weather Forecast.

Tonight and Thursday partly
cloudy to cloudy weather; probably
showers; warmer.
II. ALFRED DENNIsON, 2
Observer.
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TeNaTkana. Tex May l3.-J W.
Griffin OF the College h4Il suburb was
bitten by a mad dog He had the
wound cauterized by a physician at
once, but is not satisfied and is seek
ing far and near for a maidstone. He
heard OF one stone some thirty miles
distant. and vii go t o il and try its
virtues.