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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14
DEMOCRATS NEST.
Ways and Means For the Party 10 Win
Were Discussed

Cntcago. Apr3I 4.-Ways and means
to bring success to the Democratic par
ty in the presidential campaign this fall
vas discussed by prominent Democrats
representing every part OF the country
who attended the Iroauois club ban
quet at the Auditorium Wednesday
night Ia celebration OF jefferson s
birthday arin reform. antagonism TO
the trusts. Independence for the pull
ippIaes and rigid economy In public ex-
pendItures we're some OF the sugses-
lions offered by the speakers 10 bring
81 Aovi this result. A feature If the
banquet was letter from Grover
Cleveland, Who had been invited 10 at
tend. but was unable to be present.
In his letter. which was read to the
banauetrs Mr.. Cleveland advised all
Democrats TO make "A close study OF
Jcffersous career. and "patriotically
seek the welfare of our country
through the ascendcncy OF safe and
sane Democracy"
When stephen ). Gregory the toast
master OF the evening, introduced Gen.
Nelson A. Miles the 500 banqurters
arose tn body and greeted the for
-.sF head OF tie United states army
wlth enthusiasm. General Mes. in his
response 10 the toast, our Country"
made forcible argument against inn
periaiism. and his words met the ap-
prevail OF the audience.
The next speaker introduced was
United states Senator Edward X. Car
mack OF Tennessee. who look for his
theme, Thomas Jefferson"
The Democratic Party" was the
subject discussed by Hon. A. f. Ste
vensou, former vice-presideut OF The
United States. Mr. Stevenson pleaded
for "a united Democratic party and the
living issues In the platform at the ST
Louis convention,
The next speaker was Governor l..
F. c, Garvln OF Rhode Island. lie re-
spondea to tbs toast Democratic
Success"
The next speaker, Martin w Littleton
Of New York, who took for his sub
ject The Empire State. the Hope OF
Democracy" declared that il a plat
form along the lines suggested by some
oA ibN A1htE HpEAkN{S were adopted.
and Judge Alton II. Parker of New
York selected as a iead,.t he Demo
cratic party was bound 10 triumph in
the coming election.
A letter from Hon. w. j. Bryan, urg
Ing the Importance of presenting Dem
ocratic principles as set forth In the
platforms Of 1896 and 1900 was not
read. but given out for publication.
A letter was also read from Hon.
John S. Williamse of Mississippi Dem
ocratic leader OF the national house OF
Representatives.
National Morality" was the sub
Jet discussed by United States Sena =
tor Culaerson of Texas.
William r. Villas OF Wisconsin. for
mer postmaster general. responded to
the toast. Faith and Hope"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

London. April 1.-THE Daily TeIe-
E1aph's correspondent Of Wei Hal ', eli
telegraphing under date Of April 10
says THE British cruiser EpiegIe
reports thar at 5.45 O'Clock this morn
ing she sighted five japanese war
ships engaging the Russian cruiser
Bayan. making for Port Arthur from
the direction Of the YaIu The Rus
sian cruiser Askolo and another cruj-
ser ts-ued from Port Arthur to assist
the Bayeu At Gas O'Clock the Rus
SLAMS got under the shelter Of the
forts, but the Bayau was evidently
damaged as quantities OF steam were
seen escaping. At 5 o'clock the ia
panese ships opened a heavy FIRE on
the forts which d!d not reply. and
after fifteen minutes borlbardmeut
the Japanese retired to the east
ward %
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14
WAS TERRIBLE BLOW
Dreadful disaster In the HarbOr CT
Port Arthur
CAUSES GREAT GRIEF
What Occurred Prior to This Acct.
dent Is Mt Definitely known,
but There Was Naval En-.
gagement Following.

ST. Petersburg. April 14-The awful
disaster 10 .he battleshfp Petropavlov-
ski at Port Arthur. with the loss Of al
most her entire crew of over 600 men.
koff has been terrific blow 1t would
have fallen less heavy If the chip and
the commander I'm chief Of the feet
had been lost in battle. but TO be the
result OF another accident following on
the heels of a succession of tragedies
of which the Port Arthur feet has been
the victim, has created something like
CONSERVATION. What occurred prior to
the blowing up of the flagship was only
vaguely known. except that Vice Ad-
Hiral arakoff. with hts flag flying on
the doomed vessel, sailed out to engage
the enemy until his reinforcements APP
peared. II is thought possible that
Vice Admiral Togo planned an aubus-
cade by sending in a small squadron
I'm the hope OF drawing out the Rus
sian squadron to the open and then
cutting off escape.
The Associated Press learns that the
location of six Of the mines planned
by the Ynezi We're unknown, the charts
having been lost whe- tne vessel went
down. Probably it was none of these
mines that the Petropavlovssst struck.
Vice Admiral Marakoh's death is
greater loss than would have been that
OF several battieships. II IS now no
secret that Vice Admiral Marakor was
not anxious to resign his command OF
the Cronstadt to go to the far east.
this uecessttating his leaving his wife
and family. bit the emperor held such
a high opinion Of him that he declined
to consider other candidates. though
IL was pointed out that Etur Admiral
Roejestvensky chief of the general
staff OF the navy, who has just been
appointed 10 command the Baltic
squadron, and who is now destined TO
succeed Marakoff. as well as others,
were anxious TO distinguish themselves
Wednesday night the grIefstricken
widow according to the Russian Gus
tom, I'D requiem service celebrated
al her residence She had been much
worried over the health OF her hus-
band who suffered from diabetes, ref
ereuce ~ which VISA made in a recent
telegram from the admiral. In which
he said he was compelled 20 disobey
orders as 10 taking regular sleep.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

Fifty First Annual conclavs IL Held
nj Paris.

Fifty First Annual ConclaNs ~ s@eio
at Paris.
Paris. Tex. April 1.-THE ifty-
arst annual conciave Or Texas Knights
remplars opened here Wednesday
with a large attendance. Sir knight
wooten OF Parts commandery deliy-
cred the address Of welcome. TO which
STR knight Haywood OF Gonzales re-
sponded.
There was a parade along the prin-
cipal streets. which ended at the
First Cumberland Presbyterian church,
where devotional services were held.
After the exercises at the church
the grand commandery was called to
order at the asylum OF Paris com
mandery. At the call OF the roll there
were seven past grand commanders
and representatives from sSenty- eight
Communicates present.
Most Eminent Grand Commander Of
the United States RI. B. Stoddard Wis
ted the commandery officially and
was received with the honors due to
his station.
The reports from the grand treas
urer and the grand recorder showed
that the financial condition OF the
Templars In Texas was good and that
the membership during the past year
had increased nearly IL per cent. The
present membership Is 2s55
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14
Eneouraaina Renorts.

Memphis. April l4.-With the Missis-
sippi river $50 feet and falling, the out
look Continued to grow brighter We'd
nesday. Reports from both up and
down the river were extremely eneour-
aging. Levees were holding. but be-
coming thoroughly saturated with wa
ter and weaker I'm many places, which
increase with the length of time the
water remains Al the high stage. Ev-
cry precaution Is being taken. and wit h.
out storms and rains II Is expected
they will remain intact.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14
LANTERN EXPLODED.
Barn Buried and Negro Boy Sleeping
Therein Lost His Life,

Rosebud Tex. April l4.--Roheri
English negro boy about seventeen
years old was burned up together
with the barn and contents OF r. w
Spradley. on the j. W. Sneed ranch
about FIVE miles northwest Of here
II IL supposed the fire originated from
a lantern the boy left burning. which
probably exploded. The boy worked
for Mfr. Spradley. and was sleeping in
the barn
NJ Sc-aG!ey !c=t 2Ac;:: ee1 ..ss:::S.''. :. =
OF corn and some hay and cotton seed
and ali his harness
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

St Petersburg. April 14.-What has
been the issue Of the combat between
Rear Admiral Ouktomsky~ and the
japanese fleet, or whether a fight has
actually taken place is not known in
st. Petersburg AT $50 o'clock Thurs =
day morning the commission of CEN
sors adjourned, after saving no fur
Their news hads been confirmed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14
Knife No. Poi.onsd.

Barcelona. April l4.--ft has been as
eertained that the knife used BY Joa
quin Migesl Artao. who attempted the
life Of Premier Maura. was not poison
ed, az reported. le doctors say Senior
Maura viii have fully recovered from
bis wounds IN a few days Artao's ac-
complete IS named Masias ortel HIS
admits he Is an ) ar hGss.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

London, April 1.-THE japanese le-
CATION Wednesday night had no Official
information in regard to the fighting
on Port Arthur, Baron Hayashl the
Japanese minister, said Vice Admiral
Marskons death was an exceedingly
dramatic occurrence. He paid a trib-
ute 20 the late admiral as a great
strategist and tactictan. and sadi his
death was great loss to the Russian
navy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

tropavoVsk disaster has created pro-
found impression in official naval and
military circles, where the feeling is
one Of CONSERVATION. The imperial
family and court were also deeply
moved
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

Barcelona. April 14.-Pohce arrested
an alleged accomplice of Joaquin Mi
guel Artao who attempted 10 kill Pre-
mier Maura. Both men are members
of the society styled Lovers OF Lib
erty" The attempt is said by the po-
lice TO have been planned a week ago.
and since that time the would be as
sasin has been following the premier
about awaiting the opportunity TO
strike him.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14
Fatally Shot His Brother.

iindale. Tex. April 1.-THE twelve
year-oId son OF George Gates, a prom
inent farmer living five miles west OF
this place. was accidentally shot by a
younger brother who picked up the
gun which was cooked and shot him
through the mouth, killing him in
staHtiy
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

Ardmore. / r. April 1A-Reveuue
Inspector TRyia. and a squad OF In
dian police left Ardmore for the in
terror country, going overland ia bug
gies. A number of stoekmen have fail
ed 10 pay the tribal tax and their cat
tie grazing on the ranges Will be
elected.
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Gaaaed Guard.

Prescott. Aria. April 1.-two mill
tafy prisoners az Whlppie barracks
have made sensational escape by the
aid Of civilian confederate. The
prisoners were at work under an armed
guard. when the civilian stealt.lity ap-
preached the guard from behind. PIN
tontng his arms. The three took his
gun away. gagged him and tied him 10
. tree and then made their escape.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14
WsII KNOWN erain Man plsa.

Stronghurse Ill. April IA II
Siisbee. wsli-kn0Wn among grain men
died of pneumonia III. j. sslshee, man
aging editor OF the Beaumont. Tex
Enterprise. Is son Of the deceased.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

WANTED-You to feed pure corn
chops made of good, sound corn at
the New Grist Mill. Ask your gro
Ger for our fresh meal. j 7. Will
q ms 4 Co. ii
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

FOR SALE-One lady's phaeton
in good order. Noted Miller make.
Cost $4,000. Will sell cheap. w.
n. Getzendaner. 12pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

FOR RENT-One large south room
furnished, close In; for one or two
gentlemen. Apply to this office. l2pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

FOR SALE-At a bargain, large
lots In different parts of the city. J
r.. sullivan n Co. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

FOR SALE-Corn chops, shelleo
corn and wheat bran. Best and
cheapest mixed feed on earth. Free
delivery. j. r. Williams Il Co. III
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rGR RENT-Four large nice, cool
r06ms upstairs. Apply 70 j. M. Har-
well, at old Walker place, on Rogers
street. Mr.. NJ. Eastland says these
are fine rooms. 10
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WANT COLUMN |

FOR RENT Four room residence
on Monroe street, first door north OF
win Newton. Has city water. APP
ply TO Mrs. F. P. Ray. l2pd
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A prixe tight Was ralded al NeE
Yurk and $50 arrests made
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

LOOK LOOK For the pantoriuu nj
for IL Ia the place To get yoar clothes
clesned. repaired. pressed or dyed
ing and alterations y speciality. r..
Perrin h Sou. South side Square,
Phone 20. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-14

WILL MOORE HARDWARE co.
Wants To take down aud store
your heating stoves for you. II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-09
D GS WERE JAGGED.
Ice Cream and Beer Prove Trsachsrous
Diet for ktwars Avenue CANNES.

Lager beer and ice cream go very well
slngly but when mixed the combination
is treacherous An Ice cream peddlar.
Rafael Ranzio, 1s years OF age, was
operating his business at a small stand
at the corner OF Crout street and At
wells avenue yesterday afternoon and
prospering, too, It is said
About quarter 20 four a great brewery
wagon loaded with beer and ale I'm bar
rels came along and the horses struck
the ice cream cart turning Il over and al
lowing the young merchants stock In
trade 10 mix up In a heap on the street.
In the excitement a beer barrel fell into
the ice cream and some OF the beer Leak
ed out. making a miserable apology for
a frozen pudding
The mess attracted the attention OF
several dogs. rash and sporty dogs that
partook heavily Of the stun. A little beer
goes great ways with n little dog and
ice cream makes II go stil farther. and
after an hour or so the people I'm that vi
cthity were treated TO the spectacle OF
two very drunk dogs Their actions were
highly entertaining and their efforts 10
locate themselves were productive of
much merriment
The Ice cream cart was we'll smashed
up and the peddler sustained a wound on
his foot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-09
54,973 TEETH
PAINlESSLY
EXTRACTED

At this office during the past year by the
King Safe System OF Painless Dentistry.
In not single case did the patient suffer
tho slightest pain or discomfort In not
a single case did the gums fail 10 heal
quickly and perfectly. When you have
your teeth extracted at DR. Kings you
can wear your set almost at once-instead
Of waiting months after extraction, as
you must when you patronize the ordi-
nary dentist.
pleased patients testifying to the Absolute
Painlessness OF DIR. Kings methods OF
operating-The most delicate and sensi-
tive people can patronize DR.. King with
the most positive scientific. professional
assurance that they will not experience
the Slightest Pain In any operation.
Hours TO 6. Saturdays till p. m.
Sundays 10 to 2. Tel con.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-09
FULL SET $500

and their identified by Mrs. Machano as
the man who assaulted her
At the session OF the Seventh district
court this morning he pleaded not guilty
and was held in the sum OF $1,000 for trial
Friday.
The Bay View engine company did not
open the entrance 10 the grounds at
Armington's corners last evening owing
TO the condition OF the weather. They
have arranged for tonight, should the
weather be favorable a cake walk for
which they have four coIored contestants
This event will be held on the first
pleasant evening.
The lawn party will not be closed Sat
urday as was intended. but win be con-
tfnued Monday evening and as many
after as will be necessary to make up five
pleasant evenings.
Mr.. Charles w. Walters OF Hyannis
Mass, who has been engaged by the
school committee as principal for the
Turner avenue grammar school arrived
In the village yesterday and will make
his home with Mrs. A. p. Knowlton.
Messrs. Luther Allen and Jed
Gardiner entertained a party OF friends
with trip down the bay yesterday and
returned with 21 good sized "sqult."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-09
PAWTUCKET.

Mrs. Catherine Hannigan died at her
She was the widow OF Francis Hannigan.
She was a native OF Providence but had
resided here many years.
There was n mass meeting and recep-
tion held by the Socialist Labor party
last evening Benjamin Hartford. Of
New York. the candidate OF the party for
vice president, was present and spoke
for over an hour. There were something
over 100 persons present
False key workers are again doing busi-
ness. and their latest Jobs were done al
log and los Carpenter street. The thieves
took boys suit from the attic OF
Thomas Patterson and also a suit be-
longing TO Thomas McClay. No one seems
to know when the thieves did their work
Mrs. Mary A. Conley died yesterday
after lingering illness. She was an old
settler and very highly respected.
Lewis r. Butler left today for Chat
tanooga. Tenn. 10 attend the meeting
OF the fire chiefs from all over the Union
Delaney council. X. Of c., will cele-
brate it's anniversary by an outing next
Sunday The Warwick club is where
the fun will be
Albert j. Burgess died late Wednesday y
night He was 20 years OF age and a
member OF the Knights of Pythiss
Rev. Frank j. Nash. the retiring pastor
Of the Weeden Street Baptist church
after the close OF the mid week service
last evening was presented with a purse
OF money. The presentation speech was
made by Joseph Seal Rev Mr.. Mash
made an appropriate address. He goes
TO the Mayflower Congregational church
at Kingston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-09
CENTRAL FALLS.

Owing to some Misunderstanding there
was no quorum at the time set for the
meeting OF the Good Government club
last evening.
The committee on the Cogswell memo
rial clock met last evening Repre-
sentatives OF the Il. Howard Clock com
pany, Seth Thomas Clock company.
Standard Electric Time company and the
George NJ. Stevens company were present
and said good words for their respective
appartuses. Action was deferred 10 Mon
day evening.
Master Harry McNally gave lawn
party at the home OF his father. Or. Nc
Nally, yesterday afternoon
Members of Hiawatha council. u. OF p,
are considering the advisability OF making
the council beneficial organization. that
is, In a financial sense.
Little Gertrude Slocum, two and one
half years old. got lost. but was returned
to her home by the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-09
The News Of the State
BRISTOL.
Last Band Concert Changes
In Car Schedule Other
Interesting Items.

The last OF the seasons band concerts.
common was listened to last evening.
A large party from here attended the
horse show at Newport, yesterday.
John B. Hersehoff's steam yacht EuGenia
took a large party. as did DR.. Herbert
M. Howe's steam yacht Pollyanthus.
Barnard French's catboat went out of
commission yesterday. and has been
hauled out for the winter. Mr.. French
leaves here next week for North Caro-
lima. where he will go into business.
There has been n slight change In the
arrival and departure OF cars OF the
Suburban line. which took effect this
week. The cars now leave Burton street
at a quarter before and n quarter past
each hour. daily. and late In the even
Ing they leave the terminus at the
corner OF High and Burton streets at a
quarter before the hour The former
schedule for leaving the terminus was
II minutes before the hour and 10 minut-
es afterward.
The turnout at the North cemetery
is not used now. as the one at the end
OF the Half-mile hill answers the pur-
pose for cars passing each other.
The annual Jewish festival is TO be
held here this evening. Saturday and
Sunday, and the services will be held
in the synagogue on Richmond street.
William j. O'Brien OF Maiden. Mass.
who has been visiting the family OF
Bernard Farley, on Wood street, returned
home yesterday.
Ex-Gov. w. T. c. Wardwell is max
ing great Improvements 10 the 'front.'
age of the old Potter homestead on
! Thames street
The work of retubing the boilers OF
the steam heating plant OF the Wall
ey school boilding will be complete by
Saturday afternoon.
Rufus Murray. foreman at the Here's
hoff boat shops is confined to his home
by illness.
Three matches in the first round
were played at the links OF the golf clun
yesterday. In that between Mrs. II. A.
Du Willard. and Miss Primrose Colb, Mrs.
| Du Willard won up and i 10 go Miss
Florence Archer. won from Mrs. J. q.
Lincoln up and to go, and Miss /.
Barns, won from Mrs II. r. DE Wolf
by default.
Mrs. James Mclean and daughter. left
here yesterday for New York, and will
sail tomorrow for Manchester, England
on a visit TO her relatives and friends aud
will be absent several months.
Patrick Norris gave a clambake 10 his
family and a number OF invited guests
yesterday at his home on Bristol neck,
when covers were laid for so fine dim
er was served, the menu consisting OF
everything connected with an old fash
ioned Rhode Island bake with many ex-
ira side dishes.
The large steam yacht which visited
the harbor yesterday was the Vulcan.
OF New London, Conn. with a party OF
excursionists on board.
Mr. Bradford Bosworth, conductor
on the Consolidated railroad who has
been spending a three weeks vacation
with his family returned home yesterday.