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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-30

MR.. EDWARD BOX, of the Ladies'
Home Journal, uses whole page
in the October issue to tell why men
don't attend church. In his ed
itorial etfusioEs Mr.. Box seems to
make a specially of those things of
which he knows the least.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-30

THE Waxahachie Enterprise and
Daily Light have made arrange
ments to put in a Mergenthaler
linotype machine November LIST.
The Light and Enterprise are al
ways doing something progressive.
Palmer Rustler
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CYCLONE DAVIS can't get any one
to debate with him, and Tom Wat
son Is sick already. Developments
are treading upon the heels of de-
paign.
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Tonight aud Saturday partly
cloudy weather.
Thufnav, max. a, min. ~.
q. ID. LuSaaRnHM,
Nhm@~w~r
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COLORADO democrats advise Mr..
Parker that be will have the five
electoral votes of that state next
March. Well, here's hoping the
Colorado democrats are correct in
their representation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-30

Hay | emphasize shat ( lave
tried te pgessnt ts the pukiic.
that high standard Deeds" are
ma6e OF the very best materials.
az In the best manner. and that
10 What yog are GetEiag whem
yea buy frem Rearis. IS
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DON'T forget the hogs while
gathering the cotton. There's
plenty of corn in the fields and the
hogs should be getting fat now.
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District Missionary CenveaIiea Of Chris
iian oABr6hes Meet 0Ssober J.

A district missionary convention
of Christian churches in the coun-
ties of Dallas, Ellis, Freestone, Hill.
Johnson, Kaufman, Limestone, Ma
varro and Rockwall will be held at
Venus in Johnson county beginning
at 7:30 p. M, October Sd next Mon
day and closing Wednesday night.
The following is the program:
MONDAY.
1880 p. nj. - Devotional services
...J. P. Howard, Frost.
S:00p. m.-Address, "Our Plea as
Missionary Force"
I'M. M. Davis, Dallas.
TUESDAY.
$3.50 a. m. Bible study ........
f. d. Hammer, Kaufman.
1000 a. m. -president's address
b. r. Sellards, Lancaster.
l0:0 q. nl.-Secretary' report.
.,J. l.. Andrews, Dallas
l0:45 q. m.-Re port of ev evangelist
A. d. Rogers, Coilinsville.
1855 a. m.-Open parliament,
practical district work.
A. d. Rogers, J. A.
Challener, J. F. Quisen-
berry, Chas. Chas'een,
j. & Creasou, r. ID.
.... Hammer and others.
2:30 p. m. devotional services.
........C. l.. Cole, Ferris.
2:45 p. m. - lndu strial Depart
ment Of Texas Union.
Miss Kirby McChesney
.................-.. w AGO.
800 p. m Address, "Sanctified
Common Sense in Chris.
tian Methods" Chal-
..........mers Mcpherson
3;45 p. m Miscellaneous.
1880 ?. III, Devotional services
.....O. J. Law, Oak Cliff.
s. 30 p. m.--Address, Action, -.
Graham McMurray.
.............-.......D Dallas
S:i5 p. N Pledges for missions.
WEDNESDAY.
8 80 a. m.-Bible study, G. A.
.............Fa ris, Dallas.
10000 a. m.-Reports Of committees.
1890 a. m.-Address, The Be-
nevolent Side of Our
Work" A. j. Bush,
.............G Grand Prairie.
ll:00 a. m.-Open Parliament on
Sunday School Work,
Colby d. Hall, A. w.
Lander, J J. Collins
..-....... ...... ana others.
Afternoon and evening, &. w. b.
NJ. program.
The citizens of Venus extend a
cordial invitation and will furnish
free entertainment in their homes TO
all who attend.
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East Bound.

ma, "a leaves 9:47 am. Connects at Ennis for
Houston.
no. r. leaves $50 pm-StArts from Waxahachie
No. "a (mixed) leaves % pn except Sunday.
Ne. S6 leaves ~ pm
No. g leaves 8 80 am.-Connects al Garrett for
the North.
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DAILY MARKET REPORT.

FURNISHED BY Pat H. Wilson a
Co. Of the Waxaharhie Cotton
Exchange. Report changed daily.
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X r TIME TABLE

n h T. c., West Bound.
mo. &c leaves 6 80 am
No. 81 leaves AZ pm
ne, 81 arrives 90 pm-Does not run west Waxa.
no. ~ imixedl leaves rs am except Sunday,
No 10 arrives ..-..-- .--.....-....-.. II :l5 a m
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Afternoon and evening, G. w. b.
NJ. program.
The citizens of Venus extend a
cordial invitation and will furnish
free entertainments in their homes TO
all who attend.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Retnrned Home From Florida.

Our townsman, Dennis Bright, who
spent the winter on his farm in Flor
ida returned to Danville on Friday
evening He is looking exceedingly
we'll after his pleasant sojOurn among
the orange groves.
Mr. Bright says Florida or at least
that part of the state in which he was
sojourning, escaped altogether the
ravages of the old fashioned winter,
which left such an indolible mark on
nearly every part of the Union Mild
weather was the rule and at no time
was there any freezing to intiict in
jury upon the orange groves.
Mr.. Bright says newspapers printed
here on one day reached him on the
next and as they reported the prevail
ence of extreme cold with mercury
down to 20 and even to 30 degrees be-
low zero, in view of the genial wealth
er in Florida he could hardly credit
the fact. At such times he says, there
was a good deal Of dread i'll Florida
that the cold wave would roll on and
nip the orange groves, but fortunately
each time they escaped.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
|OHN A MOWRY
IS INJURED

A bad accident occurred while f.
J. LeDuc's coal digger was being
placed in the river yesterday. the vic
tim being the well known builder.
John \. Mowry. Vine street, who
with his brother, Elmer Mowry. was
assisting at the launching.
The accident occurred about II
O'Clock. The big boat weighing some
twenty tons had been moved from is
position OH the river bank onto the
two long sixty foot timbers or skids.
which were to carry it down to the
water. At each end it was held by a
rope and two pulley blocks, the rope
being wound several times around
tree. The end of one of these ropes
was held by John Mowry. his brother
Elmer having charge of the other rope.
At pre-arranged signal when the
boat was to be released each man was
to let go the rope. 1t was at this point
that the accident occurred. Elmer
ulOppth NllC IOpO anu OSSopOu AuJuHg
but John in some way became entang
led in the rope and as the heavy coal
digger shot down the incline lie was
whirIed around the tree with terrific
force and hurled a distance of fifteen
feet
He fell npon his back and was rem
dered unconscious. He showed no
signs of reviving and was carried into
the Water Works where DR. Shnltz
was Summoned to attend him. 1t was
not until nearly an hour later that he !
came 10 himself.
No bones were broken. although t,
there are bad contuslons on different
parts of the body. There are several /
injuries about the head, the worst be
ing cut in the scalp
About noon DR.. Shultz drove the in
iured man to.his home. During yes
terday afternoon Mr. Mowry's Gaze |
was more or less serious. he was de
iirious at times and suffered intensely !
from the shock.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Fire in the Old Cemetery.

The dead grass in the old cemetery
on Bloom street took fire from pass
ing coal train yesterday afternoon and
in a few minutes time nearly half the
tract was in flames.
The cracking flames and the dense
clouds OF smoke which scared to the
sky as the tall weeds were consumed
caused a great deal of excitement on
the streets adjacent to the cemetery.
The fire swept quite close to the build
ings and fence OIL tie northern side
but luckily did not communi cate to
them.
As soon as the fire gained a heaGway
Groceryman Frank Russell called up
the P. & r. station by phone and told
them of the impending danger. In re-
sponse the entire crew of trackmen
came down on a hand car provided
with buckets kept on hand at the sta
tion to be used in case of fire.
They attacked the fire, which by
this time mad spread out over the low
er half of the cemetery, at several
points, stamping out the flames and
deluging the grass with water, which
they carried from Upper Mulberry
street. In less than half an hour the
fire was fully eXtircu;vhel
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Easy All Around.

An exchange reports an incident
which shows how nicely the instru-
ment Of modernity may ente: into the
practical life of good citizen. This
good citizen, a practical farmer, went
to town and got drunk.
He disturbed the peace of the towns
men, but got away from home before
the authorities could catch him. The
next morning, sober and repentant, he
called up the city marshal on his tele-
phone and asked if a warrant had been
issued for him. The warrant was read
to him over the telephone. Then he
called up the police judge and pleaded
guilty
The police judge fixed the fine at 50
and the good man sent the money in
the same day by rural route carrier.
The telephone and the rural carrier
have made the life of the farmer one
lovely, luxurious dream.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Mnntnnr Peonla Before the Governor.

W. l.. Gouger and party while in
Harrisburg Tuesday took occasion TO
call upon Governor Samuel ". Penny
packer aud were very cordially rec, ,iy-
ed by the State Executive. lndet d,
the delegation from MOntour were
most favorably impressed with the
Governor. who seemed to manifest the
kecnest interest in things hereabout.
Speaking of the loss of the river
bridge at Danville Governor Penny
packer agreed that the case is one
which demands speedy action and eX-
pressed confidence that the structure
would be rebuilt rs soon as possible.
The money, he said, is available at
any time. The new bridge, he said,
will come up before the Board of Pub
lie Grounds and Buildings in a few
days and he said that he would do all
that he could to hurry the work along.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Spring Inspection

The annual Spring inspection of
Company f, 18th Regiment, n. G..
P, took place in the Armory Friday
evening. conducted by Major Clark,
Third Brigade Inspector, and Cap
tain Kennedy, u. S. A.
There was only fair turnout of
the members present. Those who uu-
derstand the trend of things in the
Guard expected most thorough aud
searching inspection and it is only
just to say that they were not disap-
pointed.
The company has had many disad-
vantages to contend with during the
month Immediately preceding inspec-
tion, owing to high water, which COM
PEELED absence of many of the mem
bers and rendered the Armory floor
unfit for drill.
1t will not be until considerably
later that report will show just
how the company stands.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
ELKIN NOMINATED
BY ACCLAMATION
Republican Convention at Harrisburg Yesterday
Lasted One Hour and Twenty Minutes
The Nominations

wards the party leaders agreed to
nominate Mr.. Elkin, who hesitated
about being a candidate. \ caucus of
the Philadelphia delegates was held
and Mr.. Elkin was endorsed, after
which caucuses of the Allegheny. Ian
caster and Dauphin delegates were held
and similar action taken.
Meanwhile Mr.. Elkin consulted his
close political friends and by their ad-
vice 81 consented to be a candidate
and issued a brief statement announc-
ing that he would accept the nomina-
tion. All this took place within one
hour after the convention received the
Governors declinatiou.
There was never any doubt of Mr.
Elkin's nomination after he had been
endorsed by these delegations and he
had consented to be a candidate. 1t is
generally believed by the delegates
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07

and other, who attended the cOnven-
tion that his nomination takes him
out of the field for Governor in 1906.
for which he has been an aspirant ev-
er since his defeat by Governor Penny
packer in the convention of 1902, after
a most exciting contest. The salary of
the Supreme Court Justice Is $4,000
a year and the term is for q years
Mr. Elkin is "A years of age and he
for years has been one of the Repubi-
can leaders of the State
The convention was called to order
by State Chairman Penrose at 1915
o'clock. After the usual preliminar-
les, Thomas II. Capp, of Lebanon, was
chosen chairman. Mr.. Capp made a
brief speech and the business of the
convention proceeded rapidly Mayor
Alexander T. Connell, of Scranton,
was chosen chairman of the resolu-
tions committee, to which all resolu-
tions offered were referred without
debate. Secretary of the Common.
wealth W. W. Griest, of Lancaster,
was chairman of the committee on
permanent organization. The committee
reported that there were no contests
and the roll as prepared by the state
committee was approved.
The next order of business being the
nomination of candidate for Supreme
Court Justice. Henry f. Walton, of
Philadelphia, formally nominated Mr..
Elkin. whom he characterized as "The
Roosevelt Of Pennsylvania " The
nomination was seconded by Frank b.
McClain, of Lancaster Daniel \. Fell.
of Luzerne, and Frederick W. Fleitz
of LaCkawanua.
Mr.. Conneu presented the platform
from the resolutions committee, which
was adopted
The party rules were suspended, on
motion of 7. l.. Eyre of Chester, and
Senator Penrose was unanimously re-
elected chairman Of the State commit
tee Grant r. McGlatherty offered a
resolution, which was adopted, that
the convention instruct Chairman Pen
rose to take such steps as may seem
proper for "a fitting observance by the
Republicans Of Pennsylvania or for
their participation in a national cele-
bration of the party, which occurs this
year.
Delegate George T. Oliver, of Pitts
burg, moved that John F. Eklin he
declared the nominee of the conven-
tion by acclamation. The motion was
carried amid great enthusiasm The
other nominations, as given before,
were made IN quick order and at II 30
after being in session one hour aud
twenty minutes, the convention final
ly adjourned.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07

First district-Daniel Baugh, Phil
adelphia.
Second-Joserh b. McCaul. Phila-
delphia.
Third-Alexander Van Ronsallcr.
Fourth-Jchn L. Reyburl
Fifth-David G. Ninlet
Sixth-Edward W. Patton.
Seventh L. Nonfenden
Eighth-Joseph Bester
Ninth-,Iames d. Lands.
Tenth-Frederick w. Fleitz.
Fred @. Johnson.
Twelfth-W. j. Whitehouse.
Thirteen th-Charles d. Wesley
Fourteenth John II. Brown.
Fifteenth-E. J. Schieffelin.
William G. Mcconnell
Seventeenth-W Scott Alexander
Eighteenth-John Hays.
decentralization Louder
Twentieth--Geo L. Deardorff
Twenty frst-James o. Brook bank
Twenty -second-John H. Negley.
Twenty y-third-Isaiah Good.
Twenty -fourth-Geo. V. Lawrence.
Twenty -fifth-John G. Sturgeon.
Twenty y-sixth-Archibald Johnson.
Twenty y-seventh-J. Frank Graft
Twenty eighth. G. Millen.
Twenty -ninth.-Chas. W. Deblinger.
Thirtieth-Geo. Westinghouse, Jr
Thirty -frst-J. Wexford Holmes.
Thirty -second-William McConway.
HARRISBURG, April Ga general
caucus of the delegates was held last
night at which Mr. Elkin was nomi-
mated after a complimentary vote had
been cast for several other aspirants
by their home counties. Before the
vote was announced the friends of the
various other candidates moved to
make Mr. Elkin's nomination unani-
nous aud the motion was adopted
with a hurrah.
The selection of Mr.. EIkin, whose
name was the only one presented to
the convention is one of the most re-
markable incidents in the history of
Pennsylvania politics. He came to
Harrisburg on Monday as candidate
without opposition, for delegate at
large and like everybody else, was con
hdent OF the nomination of Governor
Pennypacker for the Supreme bench.
But the Governor gave 10 intimation
as to whether he was candidate, al
though it was conceded that if he
would accept there woald be no org
anized opposition to him in the CON
vention, until a committee called up
on him at 30 O'Clock yesterday af-
ternoon and notified him that he had
been endorsed unanim ously by the
Philadelphia delegation.
rhe Governor promptly declined the
nomination and Immediately after.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
CONDENSED NEWS.

Its little rough the robins.
BE careful about the brush fires.
Painters and paperhangers are busy.
April weather cannot be depended
upon.
Tamaqua is to have free mail de-
livery.
Strawberries have almost reached the
church festival level.
Jack Frost does not seem to realize
that he has worn out his welcome.
Few seeds have been planted thus
far.
Is it case of winter lingering in
the lap of spring, or spring sitting on
winters knee, or what:
Some of the boys around town are
playing the old game called "the
tricks with a hole in it," A cigar box
is placed on the ground, with hole
cut in the cover The trick is to stand
upright and drop marble through the
hole. The boss of the game, or banker
pays three marbles for each one drop
ped inside the box, and takes for his
own all that fail TO drop in. Al finan-
cial proposition it pays better to
bank. than to play" althoug h
several youngsters have developed
marvellous dexterity in sighting for
the hole.
L. T. Wireman. of Harrisburg, chief
engineer for the Pennsylvania Canal
Company, after Investigating the dam
at Sunbury, made the following re-
port: About 500 feet of the dam is
swept away cost per foot to rebuild
it, $l5, making a total of S22, 500 This
is the lowest estimate that has yet
been made.
Bishop Talbot said in Shamokin
last week that every indication point
ed to division of the Central Penna.
Diocese of the Protestant Episcopal
Church and he urged a large attend
ance at the Diocesan Convention at
WilkesbarIe in June. He also called
for 100 volunteer Iaymen to do mis-
sion work.
There is still snowy air blowing
from the northlands.
IL is spreading with frightful rapid
ity in town. You can see its victims
on nearly every corner. This disease
commonly known as the "Spring
Fever has at last made its appear
ance in Danville and fastened its wise
like grip, on the residents of our
beautiful tod.
Arrangements for the annual reun-
anniversary association, to be held at
MeutOI-evil'e or April Goth, are pro-
crossing rapidly aud when tie time
for the reunion arrives the Odd Eel
lows will find every thing in readiness
Tor their reception and comfort. An
interesting event IN connection with
the reunion will be a meeting in the
evening CT the grand lodge to take in
past grands of subordinate lodges
Now is the time to clean up your
back yards aud prepare your lawns for
the summer There is plenty of this
work to be Accomplished aud it is the
first step towards having city beauti-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07

PARAGRAPHS

George Steinbrenner of Wilkesbarre.
spent Sunday with his mother. Mrs.
Anne Steinbrenner, Front street.
Mrs. Joseph Eder of Scranton, is
visiting at the home of Charles Glib.
bons, Grand street.
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Foulk of Wilkes
barre, spent Easter with relatives in
this city.
William James of Berwick, spent
Sunday in this city.
Miss Anna Z. Williams of Bedford,
spent Easter with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. d. r. Williams, Nassau
street
Frank Kear of Berwick, spent Sun.
day at his home in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gething and
son of RiddIesburg are visiting at the
home of William Fox, Cherry street.
Mrs. Glenn E. Tubbs of Benton,
spent. Sunday at the home of her faith
er, Andrew Heller, Foust street.
H. q. Meyer, draughtsman at the
Coatesville Iron Works, spent Easter
at the home of his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Meyer, East Market
street.
II. E. Myerly and wife of Wilkes
barre, are guests at the home of the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. V.
Gillaspy, Mill street.
Mr. and Mrs. Rife MQsselman of
Philadelphia. spent Sunday at the
home of Mrs. Musselman's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Keener, Iron
street
Walter Jones of Chester, spent Sun
day with his grandmother, Mrs. Susan
Byerly. Grand street.
Henry Schott returned to Philadel-
phia yesterday after a visit at the
home of his father, Thomas A. Schott,
Pine street.
Jacob Swank visited friends in Sun
bury yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Buckler of
bloomsbury, were guests yesterday at
the home of William Grotty, Railroad
street.
Reese Edmondson transacted busi-
ness at Catawissa yesterday.
Mis-. L. B. Wintersteen left yester-
day for Philadelphia to visit her hus-
band, DR.. T.. B. Wintersteen, who is
treatment in the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania Hospital.
Mrs. J. B. Scott of Northumber-
land, visited friends in this city yes.
terday.
Mrs Simon Goldsmith of Dubois,
who has been visiting relatives in this
city left yesterday for Mauch Chunk.
William l.. Antrim left for Pittston
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Deeter of Sun
bury, visited friends in South Dan
Vile yesterday.
Miss Annie E. Williams returned to
Bedford yesterday after visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. Will
ANS, Nassau street.
Walter Arms of Sunbury, was Wis
tor in this city yesterday.
Mrs. f. II. Vannan and son Walter
If South Danville, are visiting Iela-
ives in Harrisburg.
Simon Goldsmith of Dubois return
ID home yesterday after visit at the
Goldsmith home, Lower Mulberry |
street.
William Gething, Charles W. Cook,
If Valley township. Sam A. Mccoy
md wife Frank G.. Schoch aud wife,
Ralph Kisner, Esq, G. p. Hancock
md A. G. Amesbury of this city re-
urned home from trip to Harrisburg
asst evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
SAD CASE
OF SUICIDE

Aaron MOscr, a well-known and
esteemed resident Of Washingtonville
committed suicide yesterday afternoon
by hanging.
The shocking event took place about
? :45 o'clock. Mr. Moser, who is a man
well advanced in years, was in decIin-
ing health for year or more. During
the last month he was in a bad way
and was much depressed.
Owing to his state of mind he was
not left alone for any length of time
Yesterday Afternoon his wife was with
him in the bed room At his request
she went down stairs on an errand and
when ste returned she was shocked TO
find e husband hanging with a rope
around his neck, dead. She had been
absent for brief period of some ten
minutes, but this was sufficient to en-
able the despondont man to do the
rash deed, which he accomplished by
doubling rope and throwing it over
the top of the half open door. The
act was premeditated and carefully
planned. The rope he seemed to- have
carefully concealed about his person
or in the room and the momenS his
wife turned her back he adjusted it
about his neck and fastened the'other
end on the door. To prevent the rope
from slipping he opened his knife and
stuck the blade into the top of the
door.
Mrs. Moser at once called for help.
Jacob Martz was the first to arrive
and cut the unfortunate man down. A
physician was called, but the vital
spark of life had fled.
The deceased up to about year ago
was post master of Washingtonville.
He was a solid and reputable citizen,
trusted and esteemed by the entire
community. His rash act is solely due
to impaired health.
Besides his wife the deceased is sur
vived by two sons and three daught-
els: Charles of Watsontown and
George OF Washingtonville; Ida lMrs.
Elmer Sidler), Ella (Mrs William
UNSTEADY, and Nora MRS. Edward
OYSTER.
The funeral arrangements will be
made known later
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Will Remove Today,

Rev. Harry Curtin Harman and fam
lily will remove to Milton today where
the pastor will enter upon his new
field Of labor
Rev. Simpson b. Evans and family
of Milton, viii arrive i'll DanVille to-
day where Mr.. Evans will assume the
pa-torate of st. paul's NJ. +. church.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Vestrymen Elected.

At meeting of Christ Church parish
held Monday eve the following yestry-
men were elected for the ensuing
year: DR. II. b. Meredith, f. G.
Angle, G F. Hancock, DR. l. II. Jen-
nings, Benjamin Pritchard. John
Doster. Jr. aud George b. O'Connor.