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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-07-26
letter from ludde Parker.

Some time ago w A Owuby
secretary of the Wsxahachie Par
ker Club, in behalf Of the club wrote
Judge Alton b. Parker, democratic
pres Dental nominee, a short letter
OF congratulation.
Yesterday the following ac-
Acknowledgement of the letter was re-
ceived, bearing the signature Of
Judge Parker affixed in a strong
bold hand
Rosemount, Esopus, \. Y. July
u, l904.-Mr. w, A. Ownby, secre-
tary ofthe Parker Club.-Dear Sir:
beg you to be assured that your
generous message of congratulation
was very highly appreciated.
Yours very truly,
ALTON h. PARKER.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-07-26
A STATE ASSOCIATION
OF Sunday Schools TO be Organized in
Every County.

Publication of the following,
which was sent out from the Dallas
headquarters of the State Sunday
School Association is requested:
The State Sunday School associ-
alton exists for the purpose of help
ing every Sunday school in the
state to become better one, TO en-
courage the organization OF new
school, to reach those who cannot
attend those already organized.
1t is absolutely iHter-denomina-
tional but not anti7denomiuationa
nor does it stand for the union
school. 1t will POT, however, an
tagonize any unioL schoolin exist
enee, but will seek to encourage all
Sunday school workers to labor an
! der the direction of some particular
| denomination. A better school can
! be made out Of nearly every school
in existence if there be the desire TO
have one. Our desire is to see that
the schools Of Texas are second to
none in zeal, knowledge and spirit
uality.
Oar aim is to bring close to the
door Of every church the great re-
| sponsibility of teaching the Bible to
our children OF the church aud to
bring them to Jesus while young.
Statistics show that IS per cent of
| those who come into our churches
come from the Sunday school. They
also show that the vast majority Of
those who become Christians do so
! before they are 20 years old.
In order to accomplish this work,
it is necessary that we have a good
county organization in every coun-
! ty. We write this letter to ask if
your county is thoroughly organ
ized; if not we should like to aid
you III every way possible to organ
! ize it.
Whether organized or not, will
| you try to furnish this office with
the name and address of every su-
perintendent? 1t will not be such a
task as you may think. Get the
name of every school in your de-
nomination, then 90 to the most
prominent pastor in each of the
other denominations until you get
all the schools in existence in the
county, then send to us the name OF
the best man in the county to do it,.
If your county is organized we
will send To you or the county sec
retary on request, number of
| blank reports on which to secure a
report for each school
At the last state convention held
at Houston plans were laid for a
vigorous work in the state, and the
state committee was authorized to
employ a state secretary and we
have arranged with &. d. Meigs to
| begin the work with us October |.
May we not rely on your help to
bring about the results we desire?
Yours IN fellowship.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Texas Sunday School Association
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My motto in dispensing drugs is
purity and accuracy. h. w, Fearis. If
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l.. T Galick, Mrs +. K Keuuer,
Mrs. r. \ Baker, Mrs. r.. II Crit
fin and Mrs, r. X, IRWIN. During
the reception large number Of per
sons called and made the acquaint-
anoe Of the honoree. Under the
rustic bower at the rear of the tent
three nectar bowls were presided
over by number Of charming young
ladies. Thehostesses were assist.
ed in this reception by the members
Of the club,
The routine exercises were CON
tinued today. each number on the
program being heard by large au-
diences,
Rev. George Bachmau 10 speaking
every morning TO class Of about
two hundred. Mr., Bachman has
been visiting Chautauquas several
years and says his class here is one
of the largest he ever iectured to,
His lectures in the interest Of Sun
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day school work are both healthfuI
and entertaining.
On account of sickness in his
family DIR. Samuel Phelps Leland
of Chicago could not come to fill his
places on the program.
The lecture at the Chautauqua
auditorium tonight will be by Mr..
F. J. Brobst of Chicago, whose sub
ject will be, Stonewall Jackson; the
Man, the Soldier, the Saint" This
lecture is In lieu of the one to have
been given by DR.. Samuel Phelps
Leland, who is detained at home on
account of sickness and death in
his family.
TOMORROW PROGRAM.
Auditorium-S:3O a. m.-Sunday
school hour, Rev. Geo o, Bachman.
Topic, "What Shall be Taught?'
Pavilion-9:0O a. m.-Boys' club,
Dr. Searls
Auditorium-9:3O a. M Bible
hours, Mr.. S. ID. Gordon. Topic
"The Flood Tide of Power"
Auditorium a, m.-LeCture,
"The Power and Responsibility of
the Individual, Mrs. Mabel Conk-
lin.
Park 300 P. m.--Boys' club, out
door athletics.
Auditorium-3:00 p. m.-Lecture,
"Nocal Interpretation of the Bible,
Mrs. Conklin.
Tent-7:00 p. m.-Boys club,
college Stories and Stories of
Travel, DR.. Searls.
I Auditorium-S:00 p, m.-Costumed
recital from Hamlet" by Prof.
James Young of New York.
NOTES IN PASSING.
President Mcconnell has arrived
and now has charge Of the program,
! Every one who heard DR.. Iyen-
| aga's lecture yesterday morning
has praised it in the highest terms
Il is the general opinion that this
| was decidedly the best feature on
the program that has yet been given,
Some complaint is being made OF
/ petty thieviug which is being prac-
| ticed by some unknown person or
| persons. A number Of tents have
been entered during the night and
edibles and various small articles
| taken. Saturday night some one
broke open r, n. Bakers refriger-
ator and made away with the Sunday
dinner which had been prepared Sat
urday,
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ANOTHER WONDER OF SCIENCE


Science is DOING wonders these Gays in
medicine as well as in mechanics, Since
Adam lived, the human race has been
troubled with dandruT. for which no hair
preparation has heretofore proved a sue
cesstul cure until Newbro Herpicide was
put on the market. It is a scientific prep
aratlon that kills the germ that makes
dandFuT or scurf ny digging into the
scalp to get at The root OF the hair. where
It saps the vitality, causing itching scalp
falling hair and finally badness With
out dandruft hair must grow luxuriantly
II Is the only destroyer Of dandrun
Sold by leading druggists. Send 1oc.
In stamps for sample to The Herpt-
eide Co. Detroit Mich,
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IMPROVING the Buildind.

A. I. Bishop, who recently bought
the old building across the Central
track from the freight depot, is
having new tin roof put on and
other repairs made. The building
will be underpinned and large
platform constructed all around it,.
Mr., Bishop proposes converting
the building into a warehouse.
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Beware of Outments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury

as mercury viii surely destroy the sense OF smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering u through the mucous surfaces such
articles should never be used except on pre-
seripttons from reputable physicians as the
damage they viii do Is ten fold 10 the good you
can possibly derive from them. Hairs Catarrb
Cure, manufactured by r. j. Cheney 4 Co.
Toledo, o, contains no mercury and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying Halls
CatarTh Cure be sure you get The genuine II Is
taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio by
?. }, Cheney Co. Testimonials tree
sold by Druggists Toe. per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best
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parSORS Briadde Reunion.

The annual reunion of Parsons
Texas Cavalry Brigade Association
Will take place in WaXauachie on
August 3 and 4. The public gener-
ally nave a cordial invitation To at
tend this reunion and bring well
filled baskets, having same marked
with name of owner and deliver
same to guard at ChAutauqua park
gate who will see to the careful pro-
lection of the same. Good order
will be preserved and strict propri-
ETY. asked of all. We expect two
days Of enjoyment for all who at
tend and shall do all in our power to
that end. J Nj LANCASTER,
Chairman Executive Committee.
County papers will please copy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
FIVE TON STONE FELL
 AT NEW BUILDING

The boom of derrick at the new 1'ostoffice building broke this forenoon, letting a five-ton stone fall to the ground with thud that shook things for several blocks. People heard the noise and hurried to the spot, think Ing some serious accident had oc- cured. but fortunately nobody was within the danger point The stone was near the top of the building when the crash came and it goes with cut saying that 1t didn't take it long to make the descent. When the bosses and workmen surveyed the sitIlation snd learned that nothing worse than inc breaking of the derrick and the collapse of the stone had occurred they breathed easy and congratulated themselves at being all alive. If it had hit anybody he never would have known what struck him. The incl dent shows the great risk men run who do anything about buildings and emphasizes the necessity of extreme caution contractors have to take in or der to guard against accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
HE HUSTLED HICKEY.
Unruly BroOklynits Offered Stubborn
 Resistance to Arrest.

One of the hardest and toughest fights ever offered to police officer in this city was that given Officer Htck- ey yesterday when he tried to arrest John Yankass who lives in the Brook lyn district. Yankas is said to be mentally unbalanced. He has been drinking rather heavily of late and has been causing much trouble to his relatives and friends. While suffer ing from the effects of intoxication yesterday morning he tried to commit suicide by laying down on the tracks and waiting for a train to come along. He would have succeeded in his pur- pose undoubtedly had not some specta- tors interfered with his plans. He made his first attempt early yesterday morning by laying down on the tracks of the Highland division as a train came along. Some men saw him and chased him away. About II o'clock yesterday morning Officer Hickey was informed that a drunken man was trying to commit suicide by lying on the tracks in the tunnel or trestle bridge on the Highland division across the Naugatuck river. As the officer approached the bridge three men were chasing the man away. When he saw the officer he ran back onto the middle of the trestle. fell down on the rails and seized one of them with both hands. It was terrible grip and it was many minutes before the officer and three men were able to break 1t The man held on for dear life. The officer and his assistants pulled and tugged at him but their efforts seemed useless. A freight train was soon due. Unless the men got the crazy man off the bridge he would be killed. Just about two minutes before the train was due they succeeded in mak- ing him let go of the rail and then another struggle began in pulling him off the bridge. Several times he slipped down between the rails and al- most dropped into the river. After Yankas was pulled off the bridge he fought the officer all the way to Meadow street. There he was taken into Albert Bros yard and the officer telephOned to the police station for help. Doorman Lynch responded The two officers pulled and dragged the fighting man about 100 yards and then had to get an express wagon to bring him the remainder of the dis tance. While in the wagon he contin- ued the fight and grabbed Officer Hick- ey by the back of the belt and almost doubled him up. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail for drunkenness and 30 days for resistance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Thomas TOole died last night at the home of hds niece, Mrs Charles Wor- den, z Hawkins street. He leaves one son, Michael, Of this city, and a broth CT and sister in Ireland. The funeral will be held at S:3O tomorrow morn Ing with mass of requiem at St Thomas church and interment in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Emma Pauline Lee was held this afternoon at ? o'clock from the residence of her hus- band, 923 East Main street, and was largely attended. The funeral ser vices were conducted at the house by the Rev John N. Lewis. Interment was in Riverside cemetery. Among the many relatives and friends from Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Naugatuck, Sey- mour and Beacon Falls who were pres ent at the funeral were MT Lee, Marion and Miss Ameda Lee of Poughkeepsie. Among the many beautiful floral of- ferings were the following: Wreath, marked ''Wife," from husband; wreath, marked Mamma" from daughter; basket, MT and Mrs Edward Meehan; bouquet, the Misses Nellie, Mary and Margaret White; anchor and bouquet employees of the Clock Case shop; bas- ket, R. G. Cutler; bouquets, N. J. Duane, Mrs Richard Foetsch, MT and Mrs FA D. Hall, Mrs George Butler, MT and Mrs Thomas Dennison. Miss Minnie D. Wedge, Arthur, Lizzie and Marion Bulls, Miss Minna Eilrer. Or vile J. Burr, Roger and Elsie Cooke. Mrs Fred Burr and MT and Mrs Schlos- ser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
ALL READY FOR
 MILITARY BARN DANCE

Tonight is the night which has been eagerly awaited for the past few weeks by hundreds of people in the city. For tonight the Company c boys will give their second barn dance, which will ex- eel in every way any dance of this kind given in this part of the country. The first barn dance was roaring success, but the committee feels safe in stating that to-nights affair will be far SUI perior. There will be more attractions tonight, more people will be dressed for the occasion and there will be more sport. Arrangements have been made for entertaining large crowd. There will be plenty of sweet cider and pumpkin pie and enough chickens for everybody. Lallier's orchestra will furnish music for the dancing and a fiddler has been engaged for the coun- try dances. It will be worth the price of admission to See the grand march.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
EXPORTERS sTsTER-TN-LAW.

Indianapolis, May 13.-Mrs Gather inc Bullard. TS years old, sister-in- law of Henry Ward Beecher, Is dead In this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
FOR ENTRANCE TO
 CITY NORMAL SCHOOL

The examinations of candidates de- string admission to the city normal school will be held in assembly hall in the High school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 23, "A and 25. The examinations will be held in the morning, commencing at 9 o'clock, and in the afternoon, beginning at 1:30 o'clock. The examinations will be held as follows: Reading, daily; grammar and physiology, Monday; geography spelling and arithmetic, Wednesday. The passing rank will be 70 per cent. Pupils who fail to pass in three studies will not be considered. The class is limited to ten pupils.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
REORCANIZED BAND.
Officers and Honorary Members of
 the American Band.

At the reorganization meeting of the American band association last night the following officers were elect ed: President, Ralph N. Blakeslee; vice president, D. J. Markert; secre- tary, c. r. Ogden; treasurer, Albert J. BIakesley; assistant treasurer, Fred Phoenix; honorary conductor, George ID. Boyd; conductor, James M. Fulton; assistant conductor. William Phoenix business manager, w. J. Maton; as- sistant business manager, Frank A. Smith; librarian. William A. French.
 A vote of thanks was extended to all those who had been instrumental in reforming the organization. Six pub lie concerts are promised Waterbury by the association and Naugatuck and probably Watertown will have several concerts. The band will furnish mu- sic at the entertainment given at the plant of the Waterbury Brass Go to- night.
 The following Is the list of honor aIy members voted into the American Band association last evening: J. P. Elton, J. S. Elton, F. J. Kingsbury, D. S. Plume, c. F. Goss. J. H. Whitte- more, George l.. White, A. O. Jennings. w. H. Fulton. Cornelius Tracy, E. H. Williams, l.. A. Platt, R. N Blakes- lee, Charles Miller. A. J. B1akesley, George E. Boyd. A. M. Dickinson, w. D. Richardson. A. c. Hitchcock, John O'Neill, F. W. Chesson, H. l.. Wade and Fred B. Rice.
 Others will be elected at the next meeting. There are now thirty-five ac- tive members in the band and it is aimed to bring the number up to forty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
TIMELY TOPICS.

You've heard of the Emerson shoe for men. We'll, J. G. Jackie & Sons have the sale agency for Waterbury. See their ad to-day about them.
 The Union Supply Go list of free trading stamp specials printed in an- other column are of interest to every buyer of groceries.
 Castle, the marketman, has list of meat prices in today's paper that should interest buyers.
 Magner's New York bargain house is the place to buy hardware and tools. Note the prices quoted today.
 John Moriarty has storage room for the living and caskets for the dead. Headquarters at 1855 Broadway.
 D. l.. Dickinson & Son sell the Sleepy Eye flour and they say there is none better. Try a sack, bag or bar rel.
 . Dodge the shoeman talks about an eye pleaser to-day in the shape of a $1.60 oxford for women. Better see them.
 The Curran Dry Goods Go will have everything in the mems furnishing line on their counters tomorrow and at such low prices that every one can fix up for Sunday.
 The Reid & Hughes anniversary sale is a record breaker. Prices on all trimmed hats reduced for Satur- day.
 Upson, Singleton & Go are still talk ing about those $12 suits. They are great bargains.
 The Miller & Peck Go publish list of little prices on housefurnishings for Saturday.
 J. B. Mullings & Son have a nice line of straw hats for the spring trade. All styles and all grades.
 Jones, Morgan & Go have received an invoice of tub" waist coat patterns They are hobby and new.
 The Turnbull Go publishes some Sat urday prices to-day. Take advantage of them and save money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
AMERICAN BAND PROM

The usual prom will be given at the auditorium tomorrow evening by the American band. The fine dancing crowds which attend the proms given by this organization is very encourag- alig and every effort will be made to please all who attend. The floor to- snorrow evening will be in exceptioaIly tine shape and the band will turn out thirty men The program will be a popular one, including several new numbers as well as the old favorites. Dancing will begin at S:15, rain or ehine. Come early.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
sENTENCED FOR FoRGERY.

New York, May 13.-James N. Abeel convicted of forging the name of J. B. Van Every. president of the Western Union Telegraph Go, to a note of Introduction to Miss Eleanor Anderson, was sentenced to-day by Recorder Golf to the EImira reforma- tory The sentence is an indeter minate one, the minimum being thir. teen months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
DeleKates un1nsrructea.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-The Den- ocratic convention of the District of Columbia has elected the following as delegates to the national convention at St Louis: James T. Norris, Edwin B. May, J. Fred Kelley, ". Cranch Mcintyre, John F. Monahan and John c. Campbell. Six alternates also were selected. The delegates go to St. Louis uninstructed as to a choice for presi- dential and vice presidential nominees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
Mnntera, Will Not Accent.

OGDENSBURG, N. T., May 18.-The St. Lawrence harbor of the Masters and Pilots association of Ogdensburg has voted unanimously not to accept the compromise based on last seasons wages offered by the Lake Carriers Maancia finn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
Crashed Into Bi~ nunah.

NEW ORLEANS, May 13.--A stone barge crashed into the steamship Brat ten at the Northeastern railroad wharf, tearing big hole in the ships side The Bratten was lowed to the AlaaaTs side of the river and beached. Her cargo, consisting of 9c,o0o punches of bananas, probably will be saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-13
Judwo Gray Succeeds Manna.

PHILADELPHIA, May 18.-It has boon learned that Judge George Gray has been chosen by the nominating committee of the National Civic fed eration to succeed the late Senator Marcus A. Hanna as president of tho @mMMssm Han
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-10-24

Miss Collier, public stenogra pher
at New Early Hotel. tfkl
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-10-24
A Successful Pastor
Rev. G. II. Ray Closes his Fourth
Year as Pastor of Church.


Rev. G. H. Ray preached his last
sermon as pastor Of the Methodist
church here last night. This
closes his fourth year here and he
leaves tomorrow for the Indian
Mission Conference at South Nc
Alester.
Bro. Ray has been a mcst sue
cessful aud popular pastor and his
people regret to lose him Strong
in the pulpit, active ana aggres-
sive i'll all departments Of the
church work, a truly consecrated
man, he has accomplished splendid
results here. During his pastorate,
there have been 35s additions to
the church. and the congregations
have colrespondingly grown in
number. The Sunday School has
gro Tn from rs TO more than 800
pupils A Wonen's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society has been organized
and the Home Mission Society has
developed into a strong aud useful
organization. The Epworth
League has also DrosDered
When Bro. Ray came the pastor's ;
salary was $3.50 per year. This
has gradually grown to $1,000 and
The contributions Of The church to
missions and other objects have
been correspondingly increased
The church has prospered in spirit
ual az we'll as III material things.
A large congregation was present
to hear the pastors farewell sermon
last night. II was a finished and
scholarly address from the text BY
their fruits ye shall know them. ;"
A church was 10 be judged by its
fruits aud the final test was in the
SAid of characters it produced in
men and women. The pastor ex-
horted his people TO constantly
push forward, TO demand strong
mau for pastor and pay him we'll.
He also told them to build the new
church and he predicted that this
would be done next year.
The best wishes Of Chickasha
follow Bro. Ray and Mrs. Ray into
whatever field they may be called.