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Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22
Hrn Father,a ExnmnIe.

Army and navy officers are enjoying a hearty chuckle over the discontinue of a well-known retired officer who is a familiar figure at several clubs in Washington. This officer has a son of considerable promise, but of tender years. A few years ago. so the story goes, the officer married for tune and soon after discovered that he had heart disease and went on the retired list. "Jack, said visitor to the son the other day, "what are you going to be when you grow up?" Well said the eght-year-od with grave deliberation, "I've been think ing of that for some time and think that when I'm a man I'll get heart disease and go on the retired list, just like papa. '- Chi cago Chronicle
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22
IN SUNNY ITALY.

The International Historical Con- gress, which had to be postponed last year, will open it's sittings in Rome on April 2.
 When the last fragments of the ruined campanile in Venice were re- moved 30 bottles of wine were found unbroken in the custodian's room.
 Two arctic dogs brought back by the duke of Abruzzi from the polar regions, have been bitten by a mad dog and are being treated for hydro phobia.
 A beautiful villa on Lago Maggiore is one of the prizes offered by a Milan newspaper to regular subscrib- CTS. Many Italian journals have or ganized regular lotteries, with prizes of $10O to $5,OO0. The Messagero, of Rome, sends out men who distribute money prizes to persons whom they meet with copy of that newspaper in hand.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

The back, serious troubles follow.
 It's only a short step to urinary arrangements - diabetes, dropsy, Bright's disease.
 Read how to be cured:
 CASE NO. 24,613.-Mr. Joseph Gaines, foreman of the Harter mills, Fostoria, O., says: ''I just as ar- dently recommend Doan's Kidney Pills to-day, and it is the month of October, 1899, as I did in the sum- mer of 1896, when, after taking a course of the treatment, they cured me of kidney complaint and back ache, which was often so acute that l was unable to sleep at night and had difficulty in remaining on my feet all day. I am still free from the lumbago or any annoyance from my kidneys, and unhesitatingly de- clare that I am only too pleased to re-endorse my opinions of Doan's Kidney Pills"
 A FREE TRIAL of this great kid ney medicine which cured Mir. Gaines will be mailed on application to any part of the United States. Address Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists, price 50 cents per box.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22
The Pe-ru-na Almanac.

The druggists have already been sup. piled with Peruna almanacs. There is sure to be great demand for these al manacs on account of the articles on astrol- astrology is a very attractive one to most people. The articles on astrology in the Peruna almanac have been furnished by very competent astrologist, and the men, tai characteristics of each sign is given, constituting almost complete horoscope. list of questions and answers on astrol- egy sent free upon request. There will he great rush for these books. Ask your druggist for one early before they are all gone.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22
Mexican
 Mustang Lininent
Settled Him.

MT. Pitt looked with something like con- temptuous amusement at the collection of oriental curios in his wife $ boudoir
 So that's what you call your Japanese corner is it?" he said. Ut looks like rather a childish business for a full grown woman to waste her time on."
 childish, but it's entirely honest and re- spectable. Can you say as much for the wheat corner you are putting your time and money into building up?'-Chicago Tribune.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22
All in the Same Boat.

You have remarked, no doubt, that other people do not give satis- faction. You don't, either; none of us do.-A Atchison Globe.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22
Only Car Fare.

Proprietor (who has been looking over the accounts)-Mr. ,Waddle do you ever take. any money out of the cash drawer 7 fare.
 m, h'm! Do you live in San Fraa- cisco or Sitka ?"-Boston Transcript
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22
WHEN BACKS ARE BAD.

B a d backs a r e caused by sick kid neys.
 Most back ache pair n 5 a r e kidney pains.
 Backache is t h e fl T S t symptom of kidney disor- ders.
 Neglect the warning o f
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22
Six and a Half Dozen.

Mrs. Winthrop-Can we really afford tt go south for the winter, my dear?
 Winthrop-It can't cost any more than staying here and buying coal.-Town Top ics.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

The world is more inclined to take man at his own estimate of himself when he places it low than when he puts it high Judge.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

Just as an Experiment.-'I cannot live without you," he urged. Do you know, y she returned thoughtfully, "I am very fond of experiments" "Experiments" Yes. So, just as an experiment, suppose you try it and see. I do not want to fatter you, but 1 have sufficient confidence iu you to believe you will succeed" Thus it was demonstrated to him how delicately a thing may be put.--Chicagc Post.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

Mamma-"Don't be so selfish. Let your baby brother play with your marbles lit tie while" Tommy-"But he means to keep them always" Mamma-"O, I guess not" Tommy-'I guess yes, cause he's swallered 'em!"-Philadelphia Press.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22
No Need of Impatience.

It IS only 9F more years until We start nno ther-. century,. and # fhe5 sip along as iast as those that are just gone it will be here before we know Pittsburg Times.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22
In Doubt.

Bildad-Did the size of her pile make you hesitate?
 Perkins-Yes For long time I didn't know how much she had,-Detroit Free Press.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

"How's that?'' queried Mir. Heavipate. ''You say that ng-haired chap is a we'll known poet. He must be an imposter, sir, for I've never seen any of his work. :" Why, his work is in all the best magazines!" Tut! What series of breakfast foodlverses does he write, anyway, if he's as famous as you say Baltimore Herald.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

"'Dey tells me-" said Uncle Eben, dat contentment is better dan riches, but 1 'spicious dat wifi de proper facilities l could hah bof of 'em at once. Washington Star.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

The Brute's Retort-Mrs. Prissims-- "Oh, but 1 got taken in when l married YOU. you wretch!"-Mr. Prissims-"Y Yes; out of the cold. ."-Newark News.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of Gs a cough cure.-J;; W, OBrien, 322 ,ddn Third
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

A Pretty Good Sign.-"Why do you think he is a millionaire" Because he spends so little money and his son spends so much. Chicago Post.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

One mans dollar is not nearly as big as another mans dime.-Ram's Horn.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

He:lat the piano) )-''And what air do you preferH" She" ell, if you give me my ehoice,SI'll take millionaire. Baltimore News.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

Even the very old colleges still retain their aculties.-Chicago Daily News.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

The man who talks like book isn't so
 easily shut up.-Chicago Daily News.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

Any fool can find faults; the wise man discovers virtues Rams Horn.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

If you want to be cured of cough use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. Pike's Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

No man was ever discontented with the world if he did his duty in it.-Southey
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

Borrowing is the canker and the death of every mans estate-Sir Walter Raleigh.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

Some nf our Trends would make better Puck.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

Count not your miles before they are pedaled.-Judge.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

Optimism is health.-Ram' Hc.n.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-22

To Cure q CoId*fn One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggistsrefund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12
HABEAS CORPUS.
Petition for writ PLEA by J-tt Issued
and R-turnabis at Once.

Petition for writ PLEA by J-tt Is.aes
and K-turnabi. at Once.
Lexington. Ky. MAY Il Curtis Jet
IN jail at Winchester on the charg,
OF numbering j B. Marcum OF Jack
son, filed a petition praying for a viii
OF habeas corpus The writ was ls
sued and made returnable at once Th,
Jainor against whom the writ Is Is
So 4 subpoenaes drawn for 3 J
Even DR.. Kash. Ely kash. Jas. Har
gis. Sheriff Ed Callahan. Elijah Noble
William Coombes, J r Patrick. s. :
Taulbee and W H. Blanton. all o
Jackson. These men. IL In alleged
were either witnesses To the assaSsina
ton or in position from which the,
might have seen the assassin IL th'
witnesses refuse 10 come on subpoeuas
the refusal OF several being expected
attachments will be issued and the,
will be brought here
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12
Cotton.

Waxahachie, Tex, May =, 1902
The statisticiau of the department
OF agriculture at Washington in his
report today on the condition of
cotton, says; Although much too
cool, nearly the whole of the cotton
region has received abundant rain
which was of the greatest benefit in
the central and western districts,
where termination and growth Of
cotton are now progressing satisiac-
torily. In the Carohuas, Northern
Georgia and Tennessee, germina-
ton and growth have been very
low. Planting is very nearly com
pleted IN the northern portion of the
belt; but the crop is generally much
later than usual" c. T. NIvION.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12
VIEWED SANTA CLARA
President Traversed That Beautiful
Portion of California.
CIRCLED THE BAY
He Halted Long Enough on His Jear
ney 10 See the Fields Of Sweet
Peas and Verdant Orchards
Famous In the State.


0ah "ose' Ia''' May ieSiuen'
Roosevelt on Monday traversed the
beautiful Santa Clara. after crossing
car+a Cr,1 ro,,nta;rs and q, NIGHT
siep' III us oai 81 o"h JUDO Fi'An
Del Monte the president circled around
Monterey bay to Santa Cruz, then
e.-ossod Tho ,oa.+ ~a,oo ba1+in,r lang
enough On Ine way 10 see grove Vi
sequolas, passed up the Santa Clara
valley through the vast fields of sweet
nsas and ,o~da,,+ orabards to Tho mo
Hopol'9 VI 'ls piu"e 'n""9''' y u" 0a''
Jose, ancient capital OF the country OF
California
E,tbugiasti, rago,,,for. e~oo,as ,re
Pi'7i"'"' al every 7Ia'ioh' NJ pres
ident was almost astonlshed at the
beauties of the region which he tray
ersod A, Can to,=, ,,re.,t ,,r..,,s 49,, ,.,,s
for ~, rosen,io,, ~ H. rresids,,, w..
mad Elor,org baa hoa,, ,,gt br,.1
rast ava a,or,a,, $50 - 80 ~.
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12
WANTED.

We would like to ask, through
the columns of your paper, IL there
is any person who has used Green's
August Flower for the cure OF Indi-
gestion, Dyspepsia, and Liver Trou-
bles that has not been cured-and
We also mean their results, such as
sour stomach, fermentation of food,
hahitual costiveness, nervous dys-
pepsia, headaches, dispondent feel
ings, sleeplessness-in fact, any
trouble connected with the stomach
or liver? This medicine has been
sold for many years in all civilized
countries, and we wish to cores
pond with you and send you one of
our books free of cost. IL you have
never tried August Flower, try -
cent bottle first. We have never
known of its failing. II SO, some
thing more serious is the matter
with you. The % cent size has just
been introduced this year. Regu-
lar size Is cents. At Il. w. Fearis.
G.. G.. GREEN, Woodbury., y. J.
d&wl
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12

The new election law promises to
be quite an expensive luxury
County Judge Hawkins estimates
that it will cost the county $1,000 to
put it into effect, to say nothing of
the increased expense of holding
elections and the $500 ex-officio
fees allowed the tax collector for ad-
ditional labor in issuing the neces-
sary poll tax receipts and making
duplicate books thereof. The fran
chise privilege is coming higher ali
the the time.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There IS on - one
way to cure deafness, and that Is by constitution
al remedies Deafness, is caused b. sn inasmed
Cond tiOn Of the mucous lining OF the stach an
Tube When this tube gets nGamed you have a
rumhling sound or iwperfect bearing. ard ~, ben
q IEGBlNsly eiSI teGifEsi fstns res at Ef1 10
pas he iUtAUAI,Ca CAa ne fEEea or tr0 tbFs
tute FestoFed 10 rs ncFiDJi coUditIce, bCbriu 4
Nll be destroyd forever nice cases out OF ten are
caused by catarrh, which Is nothing but an in
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one Hundred Dollars for aay case
OF deafness caused by catarrhJ that can not b.
cured b. Halls Catarrh Cure send for eircu ars
free. ,. }. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. o.
sold by Druggists. Use
Halls Family rms are the bes'.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12
AGAIN ONE

Cleveland seys 10 Matters Net wha, See
ties . Here Comes Prom.
Richmond. Va. May IA ehech
was received from former President
Grover Cleveland for the benefit OF thu
fund for the erection OF a monument
20 General ]. r. n. Stuart. the famous
Confederate cavalry leader Accom-
panying is a letter in which Mr.. cleve-
land says the country is again one
and all sections can join heartily an,
conscientiously In honoring the mem
DRY OF an American hero. no mattel
whether he belonged to the north. o.
to the south. east or west
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12
A Sure Thing

/, 1t is said that nothing is sure ex-
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. &. Il. VanMetre, Of
Shepherdtown, w. Va, says, II
had a severe case OF Bronchitis and
for a year tried everything j heard
OF, but got no relief. One bottle Of
DIR. Kings New Discovery then
cured me absolutely" It's infalli-
HE for Group, Whooping Cough,
Grip. Pneumonia and Consumption.
T-v II. It's guaranteed by Herring
Drug Co, Druggists. Trial bottles
free. Reg. sizes soc, Sl.OO.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12
COMING EVENTS.

May l5.-Austin College VS.. Trim
ity, on University campus.
May 2l-Annual meeting Of the
Texas Press Association. Two days
session.
June l6.-ThTee days session Of
the North Texas Medical Associa-
tion in this city.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12

On Saturday, June 8, there will be
Sunday school and Epworth
League rally at Ovilla. The Sun
day schools and Epworth League
societies Of the Waxahachie and
Midlothian churches and OF the
charges of the Ovilla circuit will
unite in the rally, and the public in
general is invited take part.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12
A Startling Test.

To save a life, DR.. T. G. Merritt,
of No. MehOopany, Pa, made "a
startling test resulting In a wonderful
cure. He writes, "a patient was at
tackled with violent hemorrhages
caused by liberation Of the stomach.
l bad often found Electric Bitters
excellent for acute stomach and liv-
er troubles so 1 pres eribed them.
The patient gained from the first,
and has not had an attack ia II
MONTHS Electric Bitters are pos
itively guaranteed for Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Constipation and Kid
ney troubles. Thy them. Only JOc
at Herring Drug Ce.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12
Quick Arrest.

J. A. Gulledge, Of Verbena, Ala. +,
was twice in the hospital from IA
severe case of piles causing "a tu-
mors. After doctors and all rene
dies failed, Bucklin's Aruica Salve
quickly arrested further inflamma-
ton and cured him. IL conquers
aches and kills pain. 25c. at Her
ring Drug Co, Druggists.
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To Ice Users.

OurIce wagons will make their first
rounds for the delivery Of ice We'd
nesday morning, May 10. Phone
yeur orders in tomorrow. hell
Phone No. :; New Phone No. 1872.
y. ID. PICKESs 4 CO.,
81 Near Katy Depot.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12

noVIrished and then the outcry of the
nerves will cease as naturally as a hun
Kry child ceases to cry when fed
For nervous women there is no better
tonic and nervine than DR.. PierCe's Fa-
vorite Prescription. 1t cures the dis
eases which produce nervousness in
women, lrregularity, facilitating drains.
inflammation, liberation and female
weakness. II tranquilizes the nerves,
encourages the appetite, and indaces re-
treshiug sleep.
~When began taking your medicine was
not able to stand my feet ten minutes at "A
TINA writes Mrs. Hattie BorradaiIe a. rGs
Spring Street Nashville Tenn o Had falling
OF uterus, and kidney and liver disease and was
SO weak and nervous I could not keep still
Would take nervous spells and almost die at
times. ] had several different doctors attend
ang, but they could not do me any good The
last one had said I would never get up again
Told him that was taking your Favorlte Pre-
Ecrption and Golden Medical Discovery and
he said Might just well take that much
water each day But thought would give the
medicine fair triaL Before / had flushed the
hrst two bottles / able 10 get outside tho
house and walk around the ward I kept on
taking the medicines and they cured me
Or. Plerce's Pellets cure biliousness.
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YoAGum Head of rri.eo.s

Des. Moines, Ia. May 12-Attorney
Carroll Wright OF the Chicago. Rock
Island and Pacific Railroad company,
says thai while the Rock Island secures
control OF the Frisco, the lines will be
operated independent Of each other.
President Yoakum Is TO remain IT the
head os the Frisco.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12

We have several hundred patterns
of wall paper on hand we will close
out at half price. They are all
bright, new aud up-to-date goods
viii be pleased to have YOU inspect
them. The Oldham Hardware Com
many -
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Shreveport. La. May l2.-RolanG
Bailey, a negro. was assaulted and
frightfully cut with an ak while he
was asleep In bed. He was brought
TO the hospital In q dying condition.
His nose and cheek were laid open TO
lhe bone Mandie Mosely. q negro
woman. Is in jail charged with the
crime
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- mer. oui, Mes.I. and Ollie.

Jackson. Tenn. May 1.-THE sec
ond strike on the Mobile and Ohio
railroad was called Monday afternoon
at O'Clock, when all the men In
the passenger service uit workq.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12

4 T. c.. West Bound.
No. IS leaves s "A am
Ne IS arrives IL 06 am-Does not run west WaGA
No u arrives 4 40 pm-Does not run west WaxA.
No. s. mixed leaves 80 sm-DAily except sun.
NO. u leaves 81 pm.
East Bound.
Ne SO leaves 3 80 Am-StArts from Waxahachie
Ne s2 leaves 10 81
No - leaves $3.50 pm-StRTts from WAKShscbie
No 81 mixed leaves 4 As En-DSiiy except sun
Ne - leaves % ON
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12

III you want to look neat bring me
our clothes to clean, press and re-
nair. 1 am here to please you. Buy
and sell secondhand clothes.
j. =. PERRIN,
2I3 East Main street.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12

CLEAN the weeds and grass from
you sidewalks and front yards. II
is DOT only clearly but healthful
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A CLEAN city denotes a highly re-
~ ned citizenship.
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Fresh Chill always on hand at
Grafton A GraftOn's. n
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12

Cold drinks, Ice Cream and Cream
Of Sodas at Grafton Il GraftOn's. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12

Best Barbecued meats and chill
at Grafton A Grafton's. II
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Advertisers are requested to hand
in copy for page ads. the day before
they are to appear. 1t takes time
to set a page ad., hence the request.
All changes for small ads. should
be handed in before noon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-05-12

When q
oman 10
nervous her
' ~imagina-
ton gives
~ fantastic
and threat
ening
shapes to
the most fa-
---- nliliar OBJ
jects. BY day
she starts in fear
at every sudden
or unfamiliar
sound py
night the furni-
ture of her room
takes on af-
Fighting forms
of ghost or COB
lin. You can't
treason with the
Anerves. Neither
\ logic nor love
can quiet them.
They must be
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A rate of &c a line will be charged
for all notices of church entertain
ments charging an admission fee.
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All obituary notices, resolutions of
respect, etc, containing 30 words or
less will be published free of charge,
but rate of lc a word will be
charged for all exceeding 30 words.
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THE DAILY LIGHT

Entered at the WaXahachie Post
Office as matter of the second class