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Water Valley progress., 1903-03-14
LOCAL news ITEMS

Call and see the exquisite new
spring stock at Wagner's.
Mrs. Neva Blackston enter~'
tanned the Southern Belle Club
at Finch Thursday afternoon.
Wagner's wonderful spring
bargains are arriving daily.
Mrs, @. H. Hammond enter
tanned the Century Book Club
with games and a luncheon on
Saturday of last week.
More elaborate than ever is
the elegant spring stock daily ar.
irving at Wagner's.
The Wednesday Afternoon
Club held its regular meeting
meeting with Miss M. Lynn
Brown this week
All the spring navelties in La
dies Dress Goods the very lat
est styles, are at Wagner's.
Spring styles in Ladies' Dress
Goods. the very newest fabrics OF
the season, at Wagner's,
Call and see our beautiful
spring goods. We have the styles
and values you want.
Wagner & CO.
Miss Josie Leverette, who W as
called home by the death of her
brother, Mr.. Curtis Leverette,
some ten days ago, returned to
Kansas City Thursday MOI min e
Our buyer has just returned.
and every day is bringing in
loads Of the most beautiful spring
stock ever seen in this city. Call
and see it. Wagner & Co.
Crpt. Jas. HI. McNameo. Of
Bibby, and Mr.. Rush Duffy Of
Water Valley, were visitors to
Memphis the first Of the week.
Watch out for Wagner's new
spring stock.
The newest things seen in the
eastern markets will be in the el.
egant spring stock at Wagner's
They have not spared time nor
expense to procure for you the
very newest tAangs Of the season.
The Southern Belle concert
and play at the Theatoriuln next
Thursday nights for the,beneft
of Lamar Chapter Daughters Con.
federacy. The progama has been
carefully arranged and the affair
promises to be one of the most
enjoyable of the season. The
bevy Of Bellies are rchearsiuc
the play, tableaux and fancy drills
every evening, ans the advance
sale of seats indicates Il house
\ full Of people when the curtain
rises.
J, Leland Trusty.
In the announcements co1rn,, -
Water Valley progress., 1903-03-14

The lecture by Mr. Lamar Fon-
tame at the couTt house on Thurs.
day night Of next week for the
benefit OF Featherstcn Camp Con.
federate Veterans is already att
tracing much attention. Mr.. Fon-
tame - well known by rep
utations and will draw a large
crowd. The price Of tickets has
been placed to 25 cents, and the
Veterans have reason to expect
their friends to bny.
Water Valley progress., 1903-03-14
P. l, Nc CulIar

Mr.. p. L. McCullar, a well
known and much esteemed citi-
zen Of the northern portion OF
town died Tuesday morning and
was buried Wenday morning, the
funeral being held at Main street
church. Rev. Mr.. Bass officiating.
Mr.. McCullar was we'll known
in the country as we'll as in the
city and the bereaved family has
the sympathy Of a large number
| of friends;
| The remains were laid to rest
at Oak Hill Cemetery
Parson Jerry Hanks, one of
| the Oldest colored men ia this
section, died Sunday night, aged
| 85 years. He was the founder
|of the first colored church in
North Missississippi, if not in
the state. He had the respect of
both white and black during all
these years. He was a Baptist
Ipreacher and had a large follow
ling III this city. He leaves a
wife aud one daughter. His re-
mains were inferred in Oak
Ridge Cemetery, Monday after
noon, Rev. r. e. Jordan Of Jack
Ison, Miss. officiatis s.
| Mr. Henry Bross, OF the Pine
Valley neighhorhood, whose
|critical Condition was mention ed
LIN these columns last week. died
Monday morning and was buried
Tuesday afternoon with Masonic
lhonors at Salem Cemetery, Rev.
w, A, Bruaer officiating. Mr..
Bross was one OF the best known
aud most esteemed men of his
section Of the county, and the
widow and four children have
1.-THE tender sempathies Of a large
circle Of friends.
Water Valley progress., 1903-03-14
Cnres SciaiIc Rheumatism

Mrs. A. E. Simpson, 500 Craig ST.
Knoxville, Tenn, writes, June
10th lS90"I have beed tiyring the
baths Of Hot Spring, Ark, for
sciatic rheumatism, but get more
relief from Ballard's Snow Lin.
imaut than any medicine or any
thing ! have ever tried. Enclosed
ind postoffice order for 1. 90 Send
me a large bottle by Southern Ex-
press. Sold by i. A. Robinson
Drug Co.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
FIELD DAY AT TRINITY
Program and List of Prizes to Be Given
Away Next Monday

Following program prizes which will
observed Trinity University Monday
will begin promptly at two O'Clock in the
Baseball University nine Two tennis
Racing hundred race -Four
hundred and forty yard dash Three
and twenty yards hurdle Long
Jumping: Standing high jump jump Running
high jump Running broad jump.
4. Putting the shot
D. Tennis game between champions of two
g. Baseball between
this will follows:
Prof Schrenr ib Dr. Hornbek Looney
Dr. Bodenhamer RI; Prof
Juniors p Adams r p A. Taylor Kerr 2b
A L. Carter 3bi s. L. Wear L.. Maard cf j. s.
Hodges rf.
To the winners in the following
be awarded
Hurdle $500 Bros.
One hundred yard hair Martin.
-Four hundred and forty yard kodak J. S.
Putting the shot, hat by J S. Campbell Co.
Potato tennis shoes Bros.
Standing high jump, shirt by Cheeves Il
Tennis, tennis balls Il Martin
Running broad jump, undersuit Durham DryG Goods Co
Running High jump, shirt by Joesch Chaska.
Three legged race box of candy J. Hines.
Sack rack, tonsora treat by by Bateman d
To the captain Of the ball
Jewelry
An admission fee Of 2je viii be charged.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
ORDINANCE TURNED DOWN
The Electric Light Bond Propc.
sition Again Before Council.

By IL vote of four to two last night
in the city council the ordinance
providing for all election on the
proposition of issuing bonds for the
establishment of an electric light
plant by the city was defeated. The
new ordinance was similar in char
acter to the one passed some time
ago, the only difference being in the
amount of bonds called for, rate of
interest and time for the bonds to
run.
The bond question was the only
new business brought before the
council and the remainder of the
session was devoted to hearing re-
ports of officers and standing COM
mittees and allowing accounts.
When the warrants for salaries
and other accounts for March are
cashed by the city treasurer the cur
rent fund of the city will be prac-
ticaiiy depleted. The treasurer's re-
port for March showed the balance
in the current fund to be SI23O. SO. .
The total expenditures out of this
fund for March aggregated 1925.
The following resolutions on the
death of Col. r. A. Davis were
adopted by the council:
To the Mayor and City Council of
Waxahachie: Your committee ap-
pointed to draft resolutions of re-
spect in reference to the death of
our fellowtownsman, Col. r. A.
Davis, beg leave to submit the fol-
lowing report, viz:
Whereas, on the 30th day of
March, 1908, Col. r. A. Davis ceased
to be In the walks ofmen, and there
by Waxahachie loses cue of her
most respected citizens; a man who
took a great pride and pleasure in
seeing and helping Waxahachie
grow. He also took a great inter-
est in the fire department of the city
and encouraged them by kindly acts
and deeds, so much so that one
company of the department was
given the name Of the X. A. Davis
Hook and Ladder company. Col.
Davis was a man above the average
ability. He weighed ali business
matters and public enterprises well
before engaging in them, and he
was a wise and safe counsellor in
all such matters.
Therefore, resolved, that in his
death we all can and do feel a sim
cere regret and extend the sympa-
thy of this council, and through 1t.
the entire sympathy of the citizens
of this city to his children andmem-
bers Of his family.
Resolved, tnar a copy of these
resolutions be spread on the min
utes of this council, a copy be fur
nished the family and also a copy
furnished the city press for publi-
cation. Respectfully submitted,
o. II. CHAPMAN,
J. NJ. LANCASTER.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Brain Relief.

Is put up by many different peo-
plet out we dare say none is superior
10 Lanes. Regular size 27c. Free
sample at THOMAS Il MoORE's
: Oriental Drug Store.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Married at Midlothian.

Sunday afternoon March -, Mr.
Chas. T. Buie, of Auburn, and Miss
Jennie Williams, OF Mount Peak
drove TO Midlothian, where at $50
O'Clock that night they were mar
married. Immediately after the GER
emony they returned 30 the brides
home where the bride remained.
Mr.. Buie returning 10 his home
Neither said word to anyone of
the step they had taken. Saturday
night last Mr., Buie went over To
claim his wife and Sunday morning
surprised his own family by bring
ing home his bride. Both are es-
th4able young people and we Join
their many friends ia wishing them
much happiness and prosperity.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Wanted TO Whip Preacher.

Albert Arnold, well known coll
ored man OF this city, was arrested
today on a charge OF felony and was
released on 500 bond to appear be-
fore Justice Stovall tomorrow for
an examining trial. IL seems that
Ed. Patton, "a eolored minister, ad
preached n sermon that didn't set
well on Albert's feelings and II is
charged that he went last night TO
where the parson lives and made a
rather rough house Ennis News.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08

The latest game, at
THGaAs 4 MoORE's.
Oriental Drug Store.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Close Dallas Connections.

The new time card which went in
to effect on the Central Sunday gives
good service To Dallas both morning
and <vening. The train leaving
Waxahachie at $50 a. III. arrives at
Dallas at li:C5 "A. IN. The train leav-
ing Waxahaehie at $3.50 pm. arrives
In Dallas at $3.50 p. IN, When the
local train is not late persons can
leave here at I 40 p. m. aud arrive
in Dallas at 7:40 p. IN.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Returned from Chicago.

r. J. Lakeland and Fl. H. James
have returned froU Chicago where
they spent a vSek buying a large
stock OF gents clothing for
their misfit parlor on south side Of
square. Mr.. James recently bought
an interest In Mr.. Lackland's busi-
ness and will soon move
from Garland 10 this place. The
Light welcomes Mr.. James to our
city.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08

On tomorrow afternoon the Pine
Bluff league team will be here to
meet the Trinity University nine on
the diamond of the Athletic Associ-
alton. The battery for Pine Bluff
will be Dawkins and blackburn, two
former Waxahachie players. The
gameiwill be called at $3.50. The us
usl admission will be charged.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
A ThouKhtful NJ Ian.

NJ. NJ. Austin, of Winchester.
Ind, knew what to do in the hour
of need. His wife had such an
unusual case of stomach and liver
trouble, the physicians could not
help her. He thought of and tried
DIR Kings New Life Pills and she
got relief AT once and was finally
cured. Only DC, at Herring Drug
Co.'s Drug Store.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Family Reunion.

Ike Eason came up from Austin
Saturday night to be present Sun
day at family reunion at the home
OF Col. John G. Johnston. Four
generations were represented at this
reunion, namely Uncle Tom John
ston, his son, Col. Johnston, grand
daughter, Mrs. J. l.. Eason, and
great grand child, Mrs. Eason's i'm
fant son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Easou left Sunday
night for their home In Austin.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08

THE BUGGY MAN

Is nov ready to repair and put your
buggy and carriageAn shape for the
coming spring. Robber tire work q
specially.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-01
AT CITY DISPENSARY.
THE CITY MARKET.

The report of Clerk of the Market
Mendel will show a slight falling off
in receipts. The total amount collected
by the clerk of market is about $780,
400.
This does not include $3.349 collected
by the city marshal for rents. With
the increase in the number of green
groceries the receipts of the market
are bound to fall off. The year was
about the average. and Clerk Mendel
could have done no better. In his re-
port he will recommend that a con-
crete floor be put down on the section
used by the butchers. This recommen-
dalton is made for sanitary reasons, 50
that the floors can be flushed daily.
1t will also be recommended that the
market be given a new tin roof. The
present roof is in a lealxy condition and
small claims have been made by ten
ants of the building because of dam
age done during heavy rains. 1t will
also be suggested that the building
be treated to a coat of paint. During
the past year Mr.. Mendel managed to
take enough of his appropriation to
have the market whitewashed. The
building was kept neat and clean. but
there are improvements to be made
that are absolutely necessary. All in
all the year was a successful one with
the city market.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-01
CAPT. SCHWARz RETIRED
FROM BUSINESS

Capt. C. f. F. Schwarz, who has
been connected with the Antwerp Ma
val Stores Company, as agent at Sa-
vannah for the last ten years retired
from active business with the close of
the year.
Capt. Schwarz was first engaged in
the naval stores business in 1873 and
has been continuously in the trade
until the present time. He was super
vising naval stores inspector for Will
mington, Charleston. and Savannah in
his firm of Deling, Niemeyer & Vessels
from 1874 to 1898, when he opened the
Office of the agency of the Antwerp Ma
val Stores Company. in Savannah as
manager. He has also been prominent
~ identified with the Shipping of this
port as agent of the Bureau Veritas
In Capt. Schwarz' retirement to pri-
Vate life at the age of three-score and
ten years, the naval stores trade viii
lose Its Oldest member. His ynanv
friends wish the happiness in the fu-
lure which his past active life has mer-
tied
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-01
HAD A VISIT FROM
OLD SANTA CLAUS.

The Sunday-school of the Christian
Church held it's Christmas tree cele-
bration last night. The exercises
were held in the church, the rostrum
and the front of the auditorium be-
ing tastefully decorated and the tree
bringhtly trimmed and lighted and
laden with Christmas things.
The programme of music and recita-
tions was rendered first, as follows:
Song, Happy Greetings" by school
(standing).
Scripture reading, by school.
Recitation, What Shall I Give" by
Mary NARROW.
Recitation, Merry, Merry Christ
mas" by seven speakers.
Song, by school.
Recitation, Santa and His Rein
deer" by Ruth Artley.
Song. Merry Christmas Day." by
| primary class.
Recitation, The Joy of Christmas, -
by George Clark.
Solo, Share With the Poor" by
Miss Patterson.
Recitation, 1.-The Good Christmas
| Time,'by Sadie Cornell
| Song, by school.
Recitation, THE Bad Little Boys" by
| Sadie Sheftal.
Selection by the Arion Quartette.
Recitation, Charles Letter to Santa
| Claus" by Eugene Wimberly.
Address, Mr.. Mcconnell.
Solo, by Miss Patterson.
Address, Rev. A. r. Miller.
Song by school.
Santa Claus.
During the programme Santa Claus
| who was way out West when the ex-
ercises began, sent a telegram every
| few minutes, which was ready between
selections, giving words of assurance tc
the school and telling them he would
be there by time the programme was
over Just before the closing pumbeI
| he wired from Pooler that he was still
coming and "in the swim" and would
arrive in a few moments. And sure
enough, he was there on time with his
| pack full of toys. Needless to say
the children were eager and more and
more interested in Santas welfare
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-01
INCREASING IN SIZE.

The records in the office of the Board
of Tax Assessors show the growth and
Improvements that have been made in
the city during the past year. A total
OF 54S permits were granted for build
ings and making repairs These fig
ures show the amount of building that
was done during 1902.
The increase in the valuation Of
property will be shown to be over $780,
900 when Chairman Osborne has fin
ished compiling his annual report This
means an increase in the city's rev.
enue of more than $4,000. Mr.. Os-
borne's estimates that the valuation of
property for 1902 was more than $39.-
100000 by several thousand, which
means a revenue of more than $3.50.
100000. Mr.. Osborne's report will be
completed within the next day or two.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-01
THE FIRST REPORT.

During 1902 City Marshal Henry
Dreeson collected and turned into the
city treasury $3S,511.52. He had the
distinction of being the first to finish
an annual report and it is now on file
with the Clerk of Council.
The total amount collected during
1901 was $4O,022.13, and there is an ap-
parent falling off. The report of Mar
shall DreesOn shows. however. that
there were more collections made dur
ing 1902 than during 1901. On the last
day of 1901 the street railway company
paid old taxes amounting to $4,000. This
sum sent the total figures so high that
even the increase in business in 1902
could not reach them.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-01

as he approached on his journey, and
his actual appearance was hailed with
delight He had something for every
booy and gave without fear or favor
general good time was had during
the distribution. One little girl said
she was afraid and guessed she would
not go up to Santa for her present
but after she became acquainted with
him and shook his hand she thought
him good fellow and concluded she
had not been asbit afraid.
The exercises closed with a doxology
and henediction.
The entire programme was greatly
enjoyed by everybody, each one on
leaving expressing the appreciation of
the good time had. The occasion was
enlivened by the presence of the Arion
Quartette, and by Miss Pattersons
singing. Both were the recipients of
much praise. Mr.. McConica, superin-
tendent of the w. c. It. u, in the city,
also gave the school a. lively talk which
was appreciated.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-01

crop last year of S4,524 bales, and two
years ago SS,725 bales. Prices have
been generally acceptable and the crop
has consequently been marketed with
such freedom up to this time that re-
ports now point to only moderate in
terror holdings. Savannah's net re-
ceipts have been 46,00S, against 1928
last year, and the gross receipts ALPS,
against 49, 1873 last year. The stock on
last Friday was 1926, against 1858
last year. The average prices paid for
Fancy Georgias SO far have been from
49, to 191Ac, with zoe paid for excep-
tionally fine quality of staple. From
every standpoint the season has been
one that will usher the old year out
and the new in with the most favor
able of auspices.
Naval Stores Markets.
The prices for both turpentine and
resins have been much higher than
those for last year, the present price
of turpentine being 52hc. against 96Ac
last year. Resins have ranged proper
tionately higher. The demand has con-
tinued good, with the daily offerings
usually absorbed freely. AS with the
other markets prices have remained
around a trading basis without undue
pressure from either factors or con-
sumers. The receipts of turpentine to
date have been 279722 casks, against
295,S27 casks last year, and the exports
267, 5S1 casks, against 233, 154 casks last
year. The receipts of resins have been
753,36S barrels, against 1876, 7S5 barrels
last year, and the exports 1856, 1889 bar
rels, against 796,2S3 barrels for the
same time last year
The old year brought several large
changes in the naval stores industry,
among them the organization of the
-
combining a number of local concerns
and others in Florida. This was the
outcome of the extension of operations
into the virgin pine forests of Florida
and the gradual depletion of the sup
ply sections which had up to a short
time ago produced most of these prod
uctS.
Year with the Lumbermen.
Savannah has so far since Sept. 1
exported by steam and sail vessels to
Northern markets over 50,000,0 900 feet
of yellow pine lumber. The demand has
continued good, though difficulties
have been encountered owing to the
goal strike, which kept lumber carry
ing schoonerS from coming South ow-
ing to their inability to get coal car
goes out of the coal ports This was
only temporary, however, and since the
strike was settled the supply of ton
mage is again ABUNDANT. Prices have
continued good, with the schedule of
the Georgia Saw Mill Association being
paid. The principal business change
during the old year in the lumber
trade was the retirement of Mr.. E. B.
Hunting from the firm of E. B. Hunt
ing & Co., and the organization of the
Granger Stubbs Lumber Company, to
succeed the old firm.
Other Branches Prosperous.
An enumeration of the different
branches of Savannah's business that
have been prosperous during the old
year would include all. The retailers
did an excellent business during the
holidays, with scarcely any complaint
from any quarter. Good cheer stands
out too prominently upon the faces of
business men to signify anything else
than complete satisfaction with what
they are doing. and with the prospects
the New Year brings.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-01
BLAMES 1T ON A MAN.
Continued from Tenth Page.)

and admitted to him that she
had been shamming insanity. She also
made the confession to a. lady
who saw her at the jail Tuesday
Judge H. D. d. Twiggs visited her in
answer to a communication, and she
told him of her alleged saccomplice
The confession began to be discussed
in whispers in police circles, but the
story could not be corroborated, and
no steps were taken towards making
an arrest. Yesterday the Diamond
Queen" was told that no arrest could
be made on her unsupported state
ment. 1t was then that she deter
mined to enter a formal plea of guilty
and serve out the sentence that will
be imposed upon her.
Col. Robert L. Colding has been re-
tanned to enter the plea and It is like
~ that what has probably been the
most sensational case in the history
of the county will come to close next
week The prisoner insists that when
she has served out her sentence she
will return to Savannah and kill the
man who she says caused her to
transgreSs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-01
QUADRUPLET TELEGRAPH
To be Operated by A. c. l.. Between
savannah and Richmond.

The Atlantic Coast Line Railway is
preparing to put in set of quadruplet
telegraph operating machines in this
city with a connection to Richmond.
These machines or instruments greatly
facilitate the dispatch of messages.
and are practically new departure in
railroad telegraphing in the South,
though the Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way has the quadruplet system in oper-
alton between here and Jacksonville.
BY the quad" system messages are
sent and received over one wire. two
operators being able to send messages
and two receive at the same moment,
thus aiding materially in the dispatch
ing of railroad affairs. which is now
very heavy, owing to many fast trains
and business.
The Atlantic Coast Line will also
establish a duplex circuit between here
and Jacksonville. The duplex allows
the sending and receiving of a mes
sage at the same time and requires the
service of but two men on each end of
the wire. while the quad" requires
four at each place.
These instruments have been in use
in the Western Union Telegraph Offices
for some time, but it has been only re-
Gently that the railroads have ado9ted
their service. 1t is not known now
whether tho instruments will be To-
Gated in the railroad terminals here
or in the Western Union office, though
probably in the latter, as they require
attention difficult to give out of
thoroughly equipped office. The Sea-
board instruments are placed in the
IA
course, have a connection with the
railroad office