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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10

The funeral services over the
body of Young Taylor, whose demise
occurred at Keene Monday morn
ing, were held at the Methodist
church in this city yesterday morn
ing. A large number Of friends of
the deceased were present. Al the
conclusion of the church services
the remains were conveyed 10 the
Bethel cemetery near Boz where
they were laid TO rest.
In the death Of Mr.. Taylor Ellis
county lost a good citizen He was
large land owner and had been
quite successful I'm agricultural par
suits. A few years ago he left his
farm and moved to Weatherford for
the purpose Of educating his child
rem. When Trinity University was
opened in Waxahachie Mr. Taylor
moved his family TO this city, where
he resided until death removed him
from the walks of men. Last fall
his mind became unbala nced and
from that time until his death be
required the close attention Of mem
bers Of the family. About two
weeks ago he was taken to n santa
rum at keene for treatment. A
few days thereafter, as recorded Ina
this paper Monday, he jumped from
a third-story window, breaking his
ankle and sustaining internal iniur-
les which resulted In his death four
or five days later.
Soon after coming to Ellis county
Mr.. Taylor was married to Miss
Whitefield, member of one the
most prominent families OF that
day. Several children were born TO
the union, all Of whom are grown.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10
For County Treasurer.

Prof. f. d. Criddle authorizes the
Light to announce him as a candi-
date for the Office of county treas
urer Of Ellis county, subject to the
action of the democratic primary
election to be held in the county
July g. Prof. Criddle was born and
reared on a farm few miles north
of Waxahachie. He was educated
in the schools of Texas and has been
a successful teacher several years.
He was elected county superintend-
ent of public instruction which Of
fee he has filled with credit to him
self and to the entire satisfaction OF
the citizens OF Ellis county. During
the first two years he served as SUI
perintendent be not only kept up
with office work, but visited person
ally every school house in Ellis
county, thereby acquainting him
self with the needs and requirements
of each particular school district.
This personal visitation of the
schools throughout the county has
enabled him to put on foot several
moves that will greatly rebound to
the efficiency of the public school
system of the county. The record
he has made in this school work at
tests the fact that he will not prove
racreant to any trust confided In
him by the voters of Ellis county.
Prof Criddle is young maa with a
character that is improbable, strict
ly honest and temperate in his hab-
it's, OF a genial disposition and I'M
swerving fidelity to duty. In com
ing before the voters of Ellis county
as a candidate for treasurer he de-
sires them to give his claims the
consideration they justly merit.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10
A Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm of fire at
night is the brassy cough OF Group,
which sounds like the the children's
death knell and it means death un-
less something is done quickly.
Foley's Honey and Tar never fails
To give instant relief and quickly
cures the worst forms Of Group.
Mrs. P l.. Cordier, Of Warrington,
Ky, writes, My three year old
girl had a severe case Of Group; the
doctor said she could not live. /
got a bottle Of Foley's Honey and
Tar, the first dose gave quick relief
and saved her life Refuse sub
stitutes Sold by 3. ". Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Itch Ringworm

+. T. Lucas, Wingo, Ky, writes,
April 18th, 1902. For 10 or II years
| bad been afflicted with a maiady
known as the itch. The itching was
most unbearable; / bad tried for
years to find relief, having tried all
remedies / could hear Of, besides
number of doctors. wish to state
one single application OF Ballard 5
Snow Liniment cured me com
pletely and permanently. Since
then | have used this linimeut Oh
two separate occasions for ring
worm and II cured completely. DC,
soc and Sl.00 bottle. Sold by Heed
& Martin.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10
Special Train 10 Dallas.

THE Houston and Texas Central
will run a special train from WaxA-
haehis Co Dallas on tbs evening of
February ID on account Of the APP
paaranea of the wizard of Ga" 40
ths opera house. The train will
leave WaxAhaehie At 3st0 .. ia, amt
returning will leave Dallas atty
minutes after che performance
closes, The rate for the round trip
will hs 81 .0Al ds~
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10
The Daily Markets
s%.%&.... - .4.&e.ses
Tips FROM THE WIRES

~ private wire to '. o. MePsak . Co. Pr
Wilson. manager.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10

Washington, February l0.-At
noon today the condition Of Sen ator
Hanna was some better.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

All announcements in this col
umn are made subject to the actor
# the city primary.
For City Marshal
Tom DIXON.
For City Secretary
GEO w. WALKER, Jr.
Fo Assessor and Collector
CLINT SPALDING.
For City Attorney
A, l.. LOVE.
For City Treasurer
FRANK GETHENDANER.
For Alderman Ward /
d. G. THOMPSON.
For Alderman Ward .
w. l.. 7. LEIGH.
For Alderman Ward 8
J. NJ. LANCASTER.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10
COUNTY ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For County Treasurer
A. b. MCKNIGHT.
Il. f. MARCHBANKs.
r. =. BURKS.
+. D. CRIDDLE.
For Tax Collector
GEORGE SWEATT.
T. j. TINGLE.
SIMP SPENCER.
For Sheriff
JOE P.iMINNICk,
For Supt. Public instruction
J. ID. COGHLAN.
For Constable Precinct No. l.
BEN F. ABBOTT.
The cash must accompany each
announcement. This rule will not
be deviated from.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10

STATE ~ oHlo. yrrr oF TOLEDO, =.
LCCAs Coo NrT.
FtaANK J. CHENEY makes oath that be i the
senior partner Of the nrm Of y. }. Cheney a Co,
doing business In the City Of toledo. Cously and
state aforesaid. and that said IRA viii pay the
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for eaeh and
syefy case Of CAtarrh that eanaat BE- cured ~ the
ase o. HALLS CArAAkh CURE
- FRANK j. CHENEY,
sworn 20 before ma and Subscribed In my pres
asce. thts sgn dAJ o. December, lseA-
60 A VI GLEASON.
Notary faAs8e.
Hall's CatarrhCure Is taksn Internally and acts
directly Oh the DAaod aAd m9ea0as xUFfaaa4 at
the system s@nd for test moHaAts. free.
address, D J CHENEY A co. Toledo o.
sold BY Druggists, Hs@.
hall : kRn - pills are sns esst
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10
Small Shed Burned.

A small shed at the home of Har-
ris Mcintosh on North Rogers
street was destroyed by fire last
night about 1880. An alarm was turn
ed in butuot ia time for the depart
ment to save the building from de-
struetion. The loss will amount TO
about $50.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10

New York, February l0.-The jap
anese so far have put out of com.
mission two Russian battleships
and five cruisers, two battleships
and three cruisers at Port Arthur
and two cruisers at Chemulpo.
These last two were forced to sur
render yesterday without a gun be-
ing fired.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10

There will be no service at the
First Presbyterian church tonight,
tomorrow night at 1870. Rev. l.. i.
Moffet will deliver an address on
the rapidly growing Forward
Movement in Foreign Missions in
the Southern Presbyterian church.
All cordially invited to attend his
service. }. \. IVY,
Pastor.
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40 - RaatIana i Nlahl.

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Il as nallAFd's haRahamnd MyFuns u
wall aaauEa v0n sanna alaap Ana Ct
feet ! pranpt ana Fadleai NtAFe. o.
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tAa.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10

Mothers can safely give Foley's
Honey and Tar TO sheir children for
coughs and colds, for II contains no
opiates or other poisons. Sold by
B w. FeaFis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10

New York, February l0.-The To-
kio correspondent of the Central
News Bureau wires that three trans
ports of the Russian volunteer fleet
conveying about 1000 troops were
captured yesterday off Asan, Korea,
by the japanese.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-10

New York, February 10.-The big
banking house of Luehrman a Son
at Bremen failed yesterday. The
failure was due to speculations In
coffee. The liabilities will amount
to 81, 800, 900.
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
ADMIRAL ALEXIEFF
ISSUES PROCLAMATION

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 17.-Admiral
Alexieff viceroy of the Far East. has
issued the following proclamation u
Russian troops under his control:
"A heroic army and feet have been
intrusted to me by the Emperor. We
must remember it is our sacred duty
to protect the Gar and the Fatherland.
Russia is great and powerful and IL
our foe IS strong. this must give US al
dltional strength and power to fight
him. The spirit OF Russian soldiers and
sailors is high.
"Our army and navy know many re-
nowned names which must at this hour
serve as examples to US. Our God. who
always upheld a cause that was just.
IS doing so now. Let us unite for the
coming struggle Let every man be pf
tranquil mind. in order TO better fulhH
his duty. trusting In the help OF the
Almighty. Let every man perform his
task. remembering that prayer TO God
and service 10 the Emperor are never
wasted
Long live the Emperor and the Faith
erland. God be with US. Hurrahv'
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
Second Naval Attack on Port Arthur Deals
Another Heavy Blow to the
Fleet of the Gar.
SIXTY THOUSAND JAPANESE
WILL INVADE MANCHURIA
Speculation Rife as to Where Expected Big
Land Battle Will Occur-AleXieff
recognizing His Forces.

LONDON. Feb. 1.-THE Kobe corre-
spondent OF the st. James Gazette"
wires that it is announced there that on
the morning of February IA. the Japan
ese torpedo boats made another attack
on the harbor OF Port Arthur.
The Russian guardship in the harbor
was torpedoed, as well as another Rus
sian warship. which was lying outside
the harbor. The japanese retired un-
harmed.
Report Japanese Loss.
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 1.-THE fol-
lowing official telegram has been re-
ceived from Port Arthur:
After the battle here. presumably
the fight in the harbor on February 81
the japanese squadron withdrew with
a loss of three ships. in a southerly di-
rection-
To Invade Manchuria.
After the fight at Chemulpo about
10000 Japanese We're landed. with a view
OF entering Manchuria.
The continued arrival and mobiliza-
tion OF our troops is making excellent
progress. The fortress Of Port Arthur
has been put in state for a siege, and
is ready 10 serve Russia as an inacces-
sible stronghold General StoesseI has
issued a proclamation reassuring the
population"
The Washington times., 1904-02-17

recently the crepe covering on the struc-
ture was discovered TO have been badly
torn. A new covering was ordered. with
no expectation OF its being put to inn
mediate use. IL was received at the
Capitol only last Friday.
A wonderful profusion CT foral offer
inSs was heaped about the bier and a
few minutes before the noon hour the
distinguished personages who came TO
assist In the rite We're seated IN their
appointed places. The President and his
Cabinet; Admiral Dewey and Lieutenant
General Gillespie. representing the navy
and army: the Diplomatic Corps = the
Supreme Court Of the United States;
the members Of the Senate the members
OF the House OF Representatives. were
severally escorted in, according to the
time-honored program Of precedents.
Mrs. Hanna's Brave Demeanor.
The room of the President pro tenn.
OF the Senate had been placed at the dis
posal OF the Hanna family during and
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
Sad. Simple, Solemn
Scene in the Senate
Around Hanna Bier.

Half an hour before noon the gal
leries of the Senate began to MI with
those who held cards OF admission. A
tremendous number OF applications had
been made, but only fraction could be
granted. owing 10 the small accommoda-
uons of the galleries. Each Representa-
tive. each Senator, and each justice of
the Supreme Court was given two cards
for as many friends.
A detail of Capitol police met the
procession and carried the casket into
the Senate chamber, where IL was rev
erently placed on the catafalque thatper-
formed similar service only "A little more
than two years ago for the martyred
President Mckinley
1t is strange coincidence that very
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
DEFEAT
TURKISH SOLDIERS

PRISTINA. Albania, Feb. IA Sc
rious revolt OF Albanian insurgents is
reported from Diakovo. In the province
OF Ipek on February 13 the insurgents
attacked and plundered several houses
at Diakovo.
Troops attacked the rebels and finally
drove them on The Albanians, how
ever. entrenched themselves at BabH-
hoshi. where they were attacked by
Turkish troops under Shesme Pasha.
The Asbanians held their ground and
drove off the troops. The insurgents
are said TO be 1900 strong
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
JAPANESE TO MEET
ATTACK ON VLADIVOSTOK

BERLIN. Feb 1.-THE newspaper
Der Tag reports that Japan is sending
troops from the Island Of Yezo across
the ice in the Gulf OF Tartary TO Con
stantinovsk. for flank movement on
Vladivostok.
To troops will proceed to the railway
junction at Khabarovka and from thence
viii attack Vladivostok from the rear.
Experts, says Der Tag" declare the
plan is feasible
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
COURT JUSTICES
AND DIPLOMATISTS
Question of Precedence
Crops Out at Funeral.
MATTER HAPPILY SETTLED
Wearers of Ermine Sit Behind the
President, and Social Prestige
Is Not Violated.

The right Of precedence between the
United States Supreme Court and the
Diplomatic Corps was again called into
question in the seating OF representa-
uves OF the two bodies at the Hanna
obsequies in the Senate today 1t Is Gus
tomary TO place the Supreme Court in
the first row on the left whenever the
President and his Cabinet occupy the
first row on the right on occasions Of
ceremony. The Diplomatic Corps is then
accorded place in the second row di-
rectly back Of the President.
Late Senator's Family.
At today's exercises. however. the left
side or the first row was reserved for
members Of the late Senator's family
II was planned at first 10 seat the Su-
preme Court n the second row on the
LETT In the rear of the Hanna party and
not change the location of the diplo-
mausts. Strong objection 10 this ar
rangement was registered by the Su
preme Court and Sergeant-at-Arms
Ransdell was in a quandary as TO what
10 do. As such plan would have placed
the justices in n position inferior n
that of the foreign representatives they
insisted upon their right to be located
Immediately after the Presidential party
Back of President.
The point was yielded and they were
placed directly back of the President ON
the right, and the Diplomatic Corps in
the second row on the left.
The absence of Count Cassini, dean of
the Diplomatic Corps, caused the i'm
preston that he had remained away be-
cause OF this ruling. The Russian am
DaSsador. however, sent word that his
absence was due to an attack of lum-
bago, and that Mr.. Bobroff would rep
resent the embassy.
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
ANOTHER BIG ARMY
SHIPPED BY JAPAN

PARIS, Feb. ia telegram received
from Tokyo today states on official au-
thority that eight transports carrying
troops estimated at between twenty and
twenty-five thousand. departed today
for the west coast OF Korea
This is decidedly the largest consign-
ment Of troops yet shipped 10 the pen
insule and is taken TO indicate early de-
velopments there. The dispatch adds
that patrols Of cavalry have already
been landed at Wiju, on the south bank
OF the Talu River. and not far distant
from the point of concentration Of the
Russian forces
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
Lost Map Of Mines2
WEATHER REPORT.

Local SHOWS continued IN the lake re-
gfon and New England. and rains and
SHOWS west OF the Rocky Mountains.
followed by clearing weather. There
were also light lOcai SHOWS and rains
iu Kansas. western Missouri. and the
southern slope.
Low temperatures will continue to-
night from the Ohio Valley and lower
lake region eastward. followed by ris-
Ing ternDeraturC tomorrow. IL will also
be warmer tomorrow in the Southeast.
There VIII be snow In the lower lake
region and the Ohio Valley and rain IN
the South tonight and tomorrow. and
snow By tomorrow night In the middle
Atlantic State
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
U. S. CRUISER SQUADRON
SAILS TO NORTHERN CHINA

United States cruisers are now sailing
from the Philippines 10 northern China.
The New Orleans has left CaVite for
Cheefoo. and the Raleigh has sailed
from Cavite TO Shanghai. All the Asia
tic cruiser SQUADRON was ordered 10 san
for northern China, and the delay is
supposed to have been caused by the
failure OF the squadron to complete its
target practice.
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
KOREAN EMPEROR STILL
RECOGNIZED BY AMERICA

Americans in Korea are stn looking
to the Korean government for protec-
ton.
Japan is virtually in control of the
peninsula, but In spite OF this fact the
State Department recognizes the Korean
Emperor as the ruler of the country.
and expects him to prevent foreigners
from suffering at the hands of the
forces which are making Korea their
battle-ground.
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
INDICTMENT EXPECTED
IN LAND FRAUD GASES
Grand Jury Makes Report But Bill in Question Is Mvs-
terously Guarded and information Withheld

The grand jury will this afternoon
probably return another indictment in
the Government land fraud cases. The
jury made a report to Justice Pritchard
this afternoon. Among the indictments
presented was one in connection with
land grabbing in the West
For some reason, however, the indict-
ment was withdrawn from the lot re-
turned and taken to the grand ju-y room
for further consideration. 1t Is under
The Washington times., 1904-02-17

stood that the jury viii again report on
TINS matter some time later today.
The indictment is voluminous. contain
ing over eighty pages of printed matter.
At the district attorneys Office no in
formation could be obtained with refer
ence to the persons indicted
II was prepared. however. by Assistant
Attorney General of the Postofice De-
partment Pagin. and Assistant Attor-
ney OF the Department of the Interior
Arthur L. Pugh.
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
Highest Officers of National Government
Assemble to Honor Labors and Charac-
ter of the Late Senator Hanna.
EDWARD EVERETT HALE
SPEAKS ELOQUENT EULOGY
Body Will Be Borne From Capitol This
Afternoon and Inferred Friday in Lake
View Cemetery, Near Cleveland.

Followed by relatives and sorrong personal
friends including the most prominent public ife the
mains OF the Hon Marcus Aonzo Hanna
from Ohio today Arlington Hotel to the Capitol
where the official tribute of the nation paid
There the Chamber too seldom heard IN
bate but where his counsel and advice years
Of his public that legislative always sought Needed
end where he took shaping policies moding
the affairs OF the country his associates paid the honor his life
Seldom presented in that historic forum scene 50 sor
owf and never solemn than that today
by the funeral Upon of the Senate
surrounding smcirce pecovered eposed the
Oh he distinguished statesman sat the nations most honod cit
zensn fact its governing bodies, its executive legislative judicial
heads deepest with
anguish, mourning the loss of their eompatrio-
PRESIDENT kE1oNG MoURNERS
OF these President States members
Cabinet the members of the Supreme Court
ale of he Urited States the members
General Gillespie representing Army aides
Admiral of the Navy and his staf well diplomats representing
en rulers ard beyond
taque We're those nearest m life to the departed his widow, his
mourning children and kmf
The procession Arlington Capitol Pnnsy
vana Avenue and crowd lined that broad trOughfa Of the
barring tier heads deeply draped
by black horses slowly
Monument There was an unusual hush and silence the funeral
proceeded along the Avenue pa
passed along Pennsylvania Capitol accompany
the remains of the amented Mckinley have been moved such
\ With of feeling and
'N%$ SOUGHT GLIMPSE OF cAsKET
Iong procession Arlington
thong hoste eagerly awaiting opportunity
Senators and members of the House. friends personal and political hu
aton There suppressed excitement and bereavement distinctly
marked All who could at
peaceful they permitted
look upon the they lay almost hidden labyrinth
flowers which she'd and rich perfume amid surroundings
sad indeed
In adjoining from where rested the body of the
the mourning family prepared for the ordeal departure
journey
Hanna his
last place The Arlington indeed mourning
1nommg particularly wen nearing noon
the hotel placed funeral
eortege began to move toward the Capitol
IN CHAMBER
Upon reaching the Capitol The remains placed the bier
Senate chamber and after the ceremony
simplicity lacking grandeur
pve consisting of asking divine blessing consolation
short eulogy hymn by the quartet
retired and the lay chamber
guard the remainder of the afternoon.
O'Clock the body viii be Station
viii be placed aboard special
land whore the last sad rites viii held rest in
Lake View Cemetery The special
appointed the viii
meay following the special which will carry body
and the family.
The Washington times., 1904-02-17

With the Car reported to be ostenta-
tiously averse to the war and with bick-
erings and quarrels in the ranks OF the
admirals and generals. there are bound
to crop out conflicting plans and pur-
poses which would eventually annul
each other and bring TO naught all the
extensive preparations for meeting the
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
TURKEY PREPARES
TO FIGHT BULGARIA

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE Paris corre-
spondent Of the Central News says great
disquietude is felt in official circles as
the result Of reliable news 10 the effect
that Turkey is actively preparing TO
open immediate hostilities against Bull
garia
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
ARMENIANS USING
THEIR FAV0RITE WEAPON

BERLIN. Feb. 1.-THE "I.okaI An
zeiger' reports that during divine scrv-
lee at Baku. in Russian Transcaucasia.
today. while prayers were being offered
for Russian victory In the Far East
Armenian revolutlonists hurled a bomb
into the congregation
Three persons We're killed and many
Injured
The Washington times., 1904-02-17
RUSSIAN JEWS SUSPECTED
OF BURNING A CHURCH

CHICAGO. Feb. Il. - Two Russian
Jews. refugees from Kishenef. are sus-
pected of setting fire 10 St. Francis
Catholic Church, West Twelfth Street
and Newberry Avenue. which was
burned on Monday. The motive is said
10 have been revenge for the German
governments sympathy with the Rus
SLAMS in the war with Japan.
Police are confident that the fire was
OF incendIary origin and have the two
suspects. who are brothers, under sur
yeillance