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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-05-26

The eastbound local on the Central
was delayed here about three hours
last night on account of the engine
being derailed IN the yards while
switching.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-05-26

The ladies OF the Methodist church
will serve birthday dinner Satur-
day at the home OF Mr. E. p. Haw-
kins. Everybody cordially invited.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-05-26

On Friday night, June 2, an old
fashioned spelling bee will be given
at the college al Italy. The public
generally is is invited to attend and
take part in the spelling.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-05-26

The Modern Milling and Manufact-
uring Co. will appreciate the patron
age of markets. restaurants, drug
stores, boarding houses, private
families and every body and every
thing that uses Ice. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-05-26

II you have never tried cutting the
grass and weeds in your yard. and
on your sidewalk, try II once and see
If you can't improve the looks Of
things around the place you call
home Do II now Don't wait until
next week. You will never do any
thing by putting the task off
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-05-26

Go to L. ]. Gates for fresh swe'
cocoanut.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-05-26

How about the healthy growth Of
weeds In your yard They are very
unsightly to say the least. Perhaps
if you viii use. the hoe for a few
mornings and evenings you will not
only have a better appetite. bus You
viii improve the appearance of your
surroundings.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-05-26

The Modern Milling and Manafaet-
uring Company is now delivering
pure artesian ice to al parts of the
city Both phones II
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
SHE MADE A NARROW ESCAPE.


What might have been a horrible
tragedy, was narrowly averfed yea
terday afternoon at Odenton where
an express train from Washington, the
Congressional Limited" wbizzed by
with such suddennes aud unexpected
ightning speed as TO blow ths bonnet
from the head Of q lady standing on
the PLATFORM
The lady is Mrs. Easily Smith. who
had left Annapolis in the morning for
her home at Millersville. this county
and who later in the day boarded a
train for Washington 20 visit her chill
dren at the National Capital. Mrs.
Easily Smith, with d plumber Of others
who changed nars at Odenton for Wash
ington. was standing on The platform
iBtently watching the antics OF SOME
little pigs that were shipped by freight
and had escaped from their box. There,
was quite a conglcmeIation of pigs.
chickens. ducks and turkeys running
about the platform.
The livestock was being Sent by
farmers in the county to Baltimore,
and was being transferred from one
freight car 60 another when the mix
up occurred. First the bottom drop
ped out of the pen containing the pigs
and the little animals scampefud all
over the railroad tracks and platform
at Odenton. Then the coops contain
ing the chickens were lifted out of
one baggage car 10 be transferred TO
another when the bottom dropped out
of the cBops. The same thing hap
pened to the coop containing TIE tur-
keys and there was a general mixing
UP OF pigs, chickens and turkeys.
The passengers waiting for the Bal
timore and Washington trains. respect
lively, were much interested "a the
capture Of the livestock. when Mrs.
Eashy-Smith, who was one of their
number, narrowly escaped being kilt.
ed Not noticing the approach OF the
express train from Washington, Mrs
Easby-Smith was standing near the
track at tho edge of the platform when
the train whizzed by. The draft Great
ed by the train speed blew the veil
of the lady in all directions aud tore
the bonnet from her head AWhen she
realized what narrow escape she had
made, Mrs Easily Smith nearly col.
lapsed, and women in the Vicinity
screamed There was al exciting time
at Odenton for some minutes after
the train sped by on its way 10 Baifi-
more and New York, and the bottom
nearly dropped out of the station.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
TO CONSIDER CANAL PLANS.
international Board Of Advisors
Now In Session.

Washington, d. O.. Sept. L. The
International board of advisors Of the
Tsthmian Canal Commission opened
its session at the Mills Building An
mex Of tie War and Navy Department
today The board was called together
for the purpose of considering and
discussing the numerous plans and sng-
gestions for the construction OF the
Panama Canal submitted from va.
rious sources TO the Isthmian Canal
Commission
The Board of Advisors was called 70
order BY General George W. Davis.
u. ). A.. retired. who is heading the
board. He was formerly governor OF
the canl zone and is man of wide OK
perience The number of plans and
suggestions which will be considered
by the board is very large and the
board will remain IN session until al
of them have been considered. Then
the board will draw up a report or
perhaps a minority and a majority
report. embodying the result of its
deliberations.
Besides the plans of the first commits.
sion of 1901, will be the plans OF the
old DeIaesEeps Company. the project
of Bnnau Vaiila, the plans of Iindon
w. Bates, Of New York and various
other plans for canal beween Cristo-
boz and La Roca Some of those pro.
jects are for a sea level canal. while
others contemplate a canal above the
sea level and connected with the sea
by means of locks and dams. III the
members of the board find It impog.
Hible to form an opinion without per-
sonal inspection OF The conditions in
Solvea lii the various plans, they may,
visit the canal zone before making
their final report.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
COMMITTEE RECEIVES DESIGNS.
Punch Bowl Or Silver Service For
Cruiser Maryland.

Designs for the testimonial to be
presented TO The cruiser Maryland were
received by a special committee yes
terday in Baltimore, composed OF the
following gentlemen: Gen. FellA
Agnus, chairman; Mr.. +. Stanley
Gary. Gen. Francis Il. Waters ana
Col. William H. Love-
No special design has been decided
upon, but q number Of Baltimore Sill
versmiths who submitted designs SUD-
mitted either silver services or punch
bowls. The committee took no den
mite action, postponing the maj &C,
ton until a later date. The Mary ianu
Cruiser Fund Commission is making
every effort throughout the state 70 IN
terest the financial institutions az tue
state rs we'll as the people at largo
throughout Maryland in the testlmo-
NAL.
Ii is not any great compliment that
80 far the Capital of the state ana
cradle of the navy has not been heard
from upon the Subject. When the COM
mission was first organized those 70
take charge of the local contributions
were appointed along with others
throughout Maryland. These others
are working, and from every section
of the state comes word of ready re-
ponses to the call of patriotism. An,
napolis however, seems to be behind
the Others. but should she wake al
there would be reason TO advance THIS
city's name as the place for the pres
entation TO the cruiser 70 take place.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Brown Created Sensation.

Clarence Brown, the crazy eolored
youth kept at the county Jail in lien
of a better place of confinement, last
night escaped from the institution
and for time made things warm in
the western end of the city. He ter
rorized the neighborhood for a time,
but was captured by the police before
he did any serious harm and landed
again in the Jail at the corner of Cal
vert and Northwest streets, where he
now is
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
wOodchoppers All-Day Outing.

The Woodchoppers' Athletic Asso-
citation of Anne Arundel county will
hold an ll-day picuio and outing at
their grove, near Camp Parole, on
Labor Day, Monday, September 4.
1t is their intention to give enjoyment
to everybody who patronizes them.
There will be- games of all kinds dur
ing the day and in the evening there
will be dancing from to ~ p. m.
Music will be furnished by a full
brass band The Woodchoppers have
also arranged with the A., w. & b.
Railroad Company to carry patrons to
Parole. Those who go out in any
other way will be admitted upon the
payment of 10 cent tickets, including
transportation will be % cents. Go and
enjoy yourself on that day. which is
a day that all laboring people celebrate
and this will be the place to do it.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01


Music lovers In particular and thea
tire. goers in general Will welcome the
announcement that tThe Fortune
Teller is to be the attraction at the
Colonial Theatre on Tuesday night,
September 5. Not since the days of
Gilbert and Sullivan has a comic
opera which so surely deserves the
name been presented in this country.
1t IS the joint work of Victor Her
bert and Harry b. Smith, both of
whom have many successes to their
credit The music is of the popular
order without being trashy, while the
book abounds in situations that are
genuinely funny. There is no resort
to horse play or the methods that OBJ
tain on the variety stage. There are
no interpolated songs, the lyrics be-
lug part and parcel of the story.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
summer Diarrhoea i'm Children.

During the hot weather of the summer
months the first unnatural looseness Of a
child's bowels should have immediate 9tten-
ton, so as to check the disease before it he
comes serious. All that is necessary is a few
doses Of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy followed bya dose OF
castor oil TO cleanse the system. Rev. M. o.
Stockland, Pastor Of the first NJ. i. Church,
Little Falls, Mimi, writes: 1--WE have used
Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy for several years and find it very
valuable remedy, especially for summer dis
orders in children Sold by Feldmeyer
Bros, drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Go to woodchoppers Grove, Labor Day
Choir Boys Back.

.-The twelve youngsters of the senior
department of ST. Anne's Church
choir, who have been camping for the
past two weeks on the shores of the
Severn river. last night returned to
their homes in this city The boys
were in the care of Organist and
Choirmaster Williams and were loud
in their praise of his treatment while
on the trip. The camp was called
Camp Williams" and was situated
on the shores of Mr. Grafton Boone s
farm, near Robinson station.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
At The Theatre

1.-The Legend or the Catkills. which
appears at the Colonial Theatre, matt.
nee and night, Saturday, September 2,
with Pete Baker as the star, offers I'M
usual attractions to those who classify
themselves among the lovers of lyric
comedy drama The Ilay tells the
old story of rip ia new way that
intepsifes the interest and to the per-
sonality OF rip Peto Baker brings
all the talents that have earned him a
fore rank among singing comedians
and which have enabled him to hold
that place against all corners.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01

Today Mr.. Mark l. Smith. former
sexton of st. Anne's Church, turned
over the keys TO. his successor, Mr..
Benjamin Il. Norfolk, who assumed
his new duties. Mr.. Norfolk was for
merly sexton at the First NJ. e.
Church, and today Samuel Wood as
sumed the duties of his new position
as sexton OF the First NJ e. Church
to succeed Mr.. Norfolk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Fifty Two Young Officers.

Fifty-two young marine officers
are now undergoing instruction in the
School of Application at the Naval
A eademy Marine Barracks The
class has been organized into COM
pany of infantry and drills are held
daily for more thoroughly instructing
the officers in infantry tactics and the
use of small arms. This drill has be-
come regular part of their course of
instruction.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01

"A pleasant surprise party may be
given 10 your stomach and liver, BY
giving a medicine which viii relieve
their pain aad discomfort, VIZ: DR. King s
New Life Pills. hey are most won
dertul remedy. affofding sure relief and
cure, for headache. dizziness and con-
stipation. 25c at Feldmeyer Bros, City
Drug Sore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Lady Anxious There.

In the racing at Colchester today
there is considerable local interest
eentered in the prospect of Mr.. Charles
Weiss gray mare, Lady Anxious. The
fleet little mare was taken to Tolches-
ter on Wednesday, and today enters
the ?. % trotting race She is entered
against a strong field. but is expected
to be heard from after her successes at
Marlboro fair week or two ago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Goto woodchoppers Grove, Labor Da


Ia the Orphans Court for Anne
Arundel county today there was a
special session for the hearing of testi-
mony in the Della Carroll will case.
The case was argued by Mr.. Robert
Moss for the petitioners and George
L. Pendleton for the defendants. Tes-
timony was also taken, but no decision
was rendered, the Court withholding
Judgment until the next regular meet
ing of the'Court on Tuesday of next
week
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
New Boiler For Standish.

The government tug Standish, at
tached to the Naval Academy, has been
ordered to proceed from this point to
New York, where she will be fitted
with new boilers. 1t is known that
the tugs boilers have been in poor
condition for some time and imme-
diately after the Bennington explosion
she was submitted to tests, following
which she was ordered to receive new
boilers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Col Woodchoppers Grove, Labor Da,
Attendant At wedding.

Miss Elizabeth X. Strohm, of this
city. daughter of Boxing Master
Matthew Strohm, at the Naval Acad-
envy. was maid of honor to the bride
at the wedding of Miss r. Olive Ty-
dings to Mr.. William H. Miller, which
took place at high noon on Wednes-
day at the parsonage of Christ Reform
ed Church, Baltimore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Lieutenants To Leave.

All of the second Iieutenants attach
ed to the Marine School of Applica-
ton who were entitled to it were to-
day given leave of absence until Tues
day morning, and the school will be
closed until then. The
holiday is ON account of Labor Day
on Monday. which most of the young
men will spend in nearby cities and
resorts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
stomach Troubles and Uonstipatio,

No one can reasonably hope for good
digestion when the bowels are constipatcd
Mr. Chas. Baldwin, of Edwardsville, Ill.
says: 81 suffered from chronic constipation
and stomach troubles for several years, but
thanks to Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets am almost cured Why not get a
package of these tablets and get well and
stay well? Price % cents. For sale by
Eeidnnaver Rrnsi drfis, Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Blacks Led Whites

The record of the clerks Office at
the Circuit Court building for the
month of August just closed show that
there were % marriage Licenses issued
to couples desiring to enter the blissful
state of double cussedness. " OF these
IL were obtained by colored couples,
while the white pairs numbered 10.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Postoffice Hours Labor Day.

There will be but one collection from
the mail boxes on the street and one
delivery of mail, that of the early
morning. Postal matter dropped in
the postoflice will be dispatched as
usual. The money order department
will be closed all day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Labor Day and the wcOdchOppers.

Elaborate preparations are being
made for the observance of Labor Day
by the NVoodchopper's Athletic Assoc
citation. This association is not fos-
tered by the local court of Foresters,
but is incorporated for athletic and so
cial purposes of individuals who hap
pen to be members of the Foresters.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Entertaining House Party.

Miss Akers and Mr.. j. J. Sharp,
Mr.. A. b. Travers and Mr.. L. S.
Seyerson, all of Baltimore, are guests
at the home of Mrs. g. w. Martin.
Prince George street for the week end.
The gentlemen of the party were en-
tertained on fishing party by Mr..
Martin this afternoon.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Successful Dance

The dance at Boucher's pavilion
across Spa creek last night was fairly
well attended and quite success.
While there was not so large a crowd
present. those who were there found
more room to dance in and therefore
enjoyed the affair all the more.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
To Tour The West.

Messrs- George Davis and William
Rullman. Of this city. will leave TO-
morrow for Chicago and the West for
an extended tour. rhe young gentle
men will visit Denver, Omaha, Kansas
City and all of the principal Western
cities before their return to Annapolis
in the late fall
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Bandsman Resigns.

Mr. Frank Stronger. OF this city,
for q number of years a member of the
Naval Academy band. today rendered
his resignation to Lieutenant Com
mahder T. p Magruder, aide to the
superintendent. The resignation was
accepted to take effect at once, and
Mr. Stromeyer did not play in the
band today. His instrument was the
bass drum and symbols. Mr.. Stro-
meyer wilt now devote his whole time
to his grocery business on West street
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Apent To he Appoin ted

The defunct Society of Prevention
of Cruelty TO Animals is about to be
resulrected. The recent articles in
the Capital pertaining to the needs of
such society have set things astir
and an agent is to be appointed for the
S. p. O. A. The society will reor-
ganize the last of this month.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
On The Sick List.

The friends of Mrs. Brooke Sewell,
of Ferry Farm the old Shelton prop
erty) North Severn, will regret to
hear of her illness, MIRO. Sewell is
confined to her bed with a severe at
tack OF malarial fever She Is being
attended by Or. PurYis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
DRUM Point Railroad Sold.

The Drum Point railroad has been
sold BY Edward Lanterbach to Col.
L. NJ. Shute, of Michigan, for $500, 600
cash. The Drum Point Road cost Ed
ward Lauterbach. who bought it I'M
der foreclosure, 500, 600, besides in.
terest on that sum for more than ten
wears;
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01

1hs owner Of batteau Helen a. i,
formerly owned by Mr.. r. b. Ford. but
purchased by Mr.. G. w. Brady, begs
leave to say that said boat will be
more than pleased to enter races as
heretofore. @. w. BRADY
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01

Games Of all kinds during the day.
Music and Dancing in the evening.
Music by Fun Brass Band.
Tickets OF Admission. including fare
to Camp Parole, 25c..
Tickets can be had of the committee
or at the A. w. q b. II. r..
Trains leave Annapolis for Camp
Parole at 7.15, IL 45 a. m, and 5.35 and
$40 p. m. Returning leave Camp Pa
role al Lao, 5.05 and 700 p. m.
Isg-Special train will leave Annapo-
lis at o'clock m. Returning leave
Camp Parole at l. o'clock midnight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
No Re-Exams. After lTonday

Prof II r. Wallis. principal OF
the city public schools, gives notice
that the re-examinations for pupils
who failed in one or two studies will
be held on Monday morning, Septem-
Der 4,and there will be no re-examina-
tions after Monday next.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Dance AT West River.

A delightful dance was held on
Tuesday night at West river at the
home of Captain Smith Galloway.
which had been handsomely decorated
for the occasion. A delightful supper
was served Mt midnight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Transferred.

John E. Faulkner has been trans
ferred from Greenberry lighthouse TO
Choptank lighthouse. vice Patrick
Reedy, WHO has been transferred from
the Choptank lighthouse to Green
berry lighthouse.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
N Office.

There will be meeting of the Mil
lennial Dawn Readers at West An
napolis on Sunday, September 3, at
go p. IN. Discourse by Mr.. G.. f..
Fowler. All are invited No colIec-
ton. st
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
TO THE PUBLIC.

respectfully announce to my friends
that on and amer August 18th. 1906. shall ~
connected with the Mems and Children's
Clothing Department Of MesSrS Stewart
S Co.. Lexington aud Howard Sfreefs
Baltimore, Nd. as Salesman. In soliciffnr
their patronage can promise satisfaction
as 10 quality, workmanship and price.
ss5w ROBERT 7, BELLS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Secretary Of State

u IDS viii be received by the street Com
- mittee until Thursday Noon, September
eth, 1905, aud publicly opened by them at the
Council hamber for the curbing ofthc
north west side OF Washington Street. from
Clay street to north west Street. The curb TO
be OF granite, the contractor TO furnish sand
aud the City 10 furnish the brick and stone
for gutter. the contractor furnishing sand
and Law same. The curb to be set 10 the
grade designated by the street Committee.
For further particulars apply to JAMES r..
STRANGE. Chairman of Street Committee.
File bids with City Clerk aSl
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
FOR SALE

A COTTAGE HOUSE aud double
Lot with Outbuilding, fruit trees, water
and other improvements, suitable for
business spot, at 50 Washington street,
Corner of Monument street. Rented
for 50 per month. Will sell for 500.
RICHARD +. KING * WIFE.
aim 1417 Riggs Ave. BALTIC II
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Before Feldmeyer.

Peter Parkinson. whose two scraps
on Wednesday night were told of in
yesterdays Capital. appeared before
Justice Charles G.. Feldmeyer yester-
day afternoon and plead guilty to the
charge of assault upon John Fisher.
the official dog catcher. He was fined
81. IS and released.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
To Buy, Lease Or Rent.

WANTED To Buy, Lease or Rent
Vacant Lot for Storage Purposes, aD-
onf 5oxlO0 feet, along side 81 either
railroad. close 30 or within Annapolis.
Address bv letter giving Description
and stating terms.
NOEL CONSTRUCTION Coz
No'-' Annapolis, Md
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-09-01
Sale. AT

one large Lot SO feet by 250 feet,
;,,srr',xei ~ TWO BRICK HOUSES
and one FRAME HOUSE, on Nolla
West street. Whole property unaet
rent. For particulars apply to
CHARLES G. FELDMhN Elk.