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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-03-18
HOME FOR ORPHANS.
4 Aobe Institution Established by
The Presbyterian Church.

The good people of Files, ten miles
north of Hillsboro, have given 343
acres Of land and $4,000 for the es-
tablishment Of a home and school
for orphan children, under the au-
spices of the synod of Texas This
Is an ideal place sor such a purpose
The situatlon is beautiful heGltGfIl
and delightful The people are we'll
to-do farmers. honorable and religi-
Gus. who will maintain a constant
and sympathetic interest in this
good work, mo- less faithful than the
generous donations already made
Mr. and Mrs. w H. Knox. OF Dal-
las. have given $4,000 10 build the
first cottage This cottage will be
built to accommodate twenty chill
dren, with a matron' room, guest
room. sick room, TWO bath rooms,
kitchen and dining rooms.
The ladies OF the First Church of
Dallas have undertaken 20 raise
money for second cottage 60 ac-
comodate twenty children The
Home idea ls 90 be kept steadily tn
view In the equipment of this enter
prise Il is 20 be made as much as
possible like a real home, and as lit
tie as possible like an institution.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-03-18
DEATH OF A PIONEER
Companion of UIdeSt Settler of COuaty
Passes Away.

The Midlothian Argus-News con-
tains the following account of the
death of the wife of Ellis county s
Oldest living settler
Last Friday one of Ellis county S
oldest settlers, Mrs. Mary Mayfield,
wife of r. F. Mayfield, and
mother of Mrs. T. A. Morgan. died
at her home in Sardis. She had been
sick only ten or twelve days, but
she took her bed with la grippe and
gradually grew worse until the end
came.
Deceased came TO Texas in 1858
and had lived In the house in which
she died ever since. Her husband.
Uncle" Bob Mayfield, is possibly
the oldest settler alive In Ellis eoun-
ty and he is In very feeble health.
in fact was in bed when his wife be
came Ill. He has been sick most all
winter and his relatives have been
quite uneasy about him.
The remains OF Mrs. Mayfield
were laid to rest in the Sardis ceme-
terry Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
services being conducted by Rev.
Harris. She was a good woman and
all who knew her were her friends.
AS last token OF love to AIRS May
field there was a great profusion OF
beautiful flowers brought by them
10 decorate her grave.
Everything possible was done for
deceased s comfort during her last
sickness by loving hands, and scores
OF friends for miles around manifest
ed an anxious desire to help wait
upon her She was conscious to the
end and was a patient sufferer.
Mr.. and Mrs Mayfield were mar
ried some twenty-six years ago
Their farms Joined each other and
it being more convenient they con
tinued to live In Mrs. Mayfield's home
which Ia a landmark In this part
of the country. II was built more
than fifty years ago. and was of
course substantially constructed, be-
Tag put up with cedar logs, then cell
ed and weatherboarded. Ii has had
no Improvements made since ex-
eept about ten years go the roof was
blown off by a storm and was re-
placed.
Nr Mayfield is about 50 years
old snd his wife, had she lived until
August, would have been T5.
pAe husband and children have
the sympathy Of many friends in their
affliction. and especially do they
sympathize with Mr.. Mayfied in his
loneliness and grief.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-03-18
CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Graduaiiaa Class Consists of Seven Young
Ladies and -Four Young Hen.

The graduating class this year
consists of seven young ladies and
four young gentlemen. The class Of
Ulcers are as follows: Erling Hell
land president; Anson Alderdiee,
vice president; Clara Mineer, secre-
tary; Edith Ting1e, assistant secre-
tary; Joe Erwin. treasurer. For
ward, Come What May" has been
adopted as the class motto, and the
violet as the class flower The pro-
gram for the graduating exercises
is now being prepared Glass roll:
Erling Holland, Joe Erwin, Ed Wise,
Arson Alderdice, Juanita Ray, Luel-
la Forester, Edith Tingle, Clara
Mincer. Eva Grizzard, Lillian Kidd.
Bette Fusion. The scholarship
honors, validiCtory and salutatorv,
have been awarded to Luella For
roster and Clara Mincer respective
N. These are awarded TO the pupils
making the highest averages in
scholarship and department during
the four years OF the high school
course. The two highest averages
were SSA and SS1a. The class
have elected Erling Holland class
poet and Ed Wise class prophet.
Mr.. John w. Hopkins, inspector
Of affiliated schools from the State
University. recently spent a day in
the high school. He expressed him
self as being we'll pleased with the
work He said he would gladly
recommend the school for affiliation
in chemistry, physical geography
and latin, the high school being al
ready affiliated in English, History
and Mathematics. Mr. Hopkins is
a very congeniaI gentleman and his
visit was thoroughly enjoyed by
teachers and pupils.
The new curtain recently ordered
for the auditorium is expected the
early part OF next week
The school management has closed
the contract for d popular scientific
lecture on or about April II, on the
subjects OF Radium, Liquid Air.
Wireless Telegraphy and Wireless
Telephone. DR. Hornbesk, dean of
the faculty of Trinity University, has
heard the lecture and commends
same very highly. More than a hun
dFed tickets viii be taken by the
faculty and students of the Uni
versity. The lecture will be in the
new public school auditorium. Re-
served seats are being taken very
rapidly, Write or phone your order
TO the superintendent, and choice
seats will be checked off
A letter has been received from
Or. Sutton, chairman of the commit
tee on affiliated schools of the
State University saying that our
high school had been affiliated in
Latin
The teachers and pupils are busily
engaged with the program for next
Friday nights entertainment. Every
body should be present. The pro-
ceeds of the entertainment will go
into the piano and library fund.
Mumps and measles are still in
terfering somewhat with the attend
ance.
The new gravel walk in front of
the building is appreciated very
much by all connected with the
school.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-03-18

The grand jurS made another re-
port TO the court Yesterday afternoon
and was excused until Monday morn
ing Twelve indictments. all county
court cases. We're filed with the court
Four OF this number were for violat-
ing the local option law, three for
drunkenness and disturbing the
peace. one for abusive language. one
Tor theft under $50. one for Carrying
arms. one for aggravated assault and
one Tor abusive language and disturb
ing the peace.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-03-18

In the announcement column to-
day will be found the name OF Perry
5 Robertson as candidate for
mayor MT. Robertson is a young
man of sterling integrity and is
popular member of the Waxahachle
bar. He has resided In Waxahachie
several wears and has a large mum
Der of friends In the city He asks
the voters of the city TO give his
claims due consideration when they
go 10 the polls on election day. the
first Tuesday ia April
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-03-18

We eannos understand why sny
PERSIA eaffegtug wath = cold or shruas
ana lanR srnHble wfai aegserf so par
chase = bottle nj German syrup. sold
sn ali civilized parts ~ ta~ world.
wfshout . single eaae af failure
'TAzwFw are thousands af cuuMnmutiy@e
rsmhf here in Waxahashis thst xixe
fsssehes German sFTnp the @oas
credit of their hwfng alive tossAy Aak
year dru9xsMs. n. ". FEARS Price
and : 3 ewnf8 ~
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-03-18
Gone After Two Negroes.

Sheriff Minnick went to Ferris
this morning to arrest two negroes
who have been indicted by the grand
jury One is wanted for violating
the local option law and a charge Of
theft is against the other.
1t was learned this morning from
an official source that the grand
jury had returned five indictments
against j w. Jones of Garrett. charg-
ing a violation of the local option
law in each case
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-03-18

In tae dtssriet court TODAY she
Ease ot r p WexthesfoFd ". !. I
Brown was concluded The iwry re-
turned . v~rtlet In favor Il the plain
ttff At | oVlnek ere 1urufm fcF the
seek drew their warrants and w@re
dise hmFw@d
II IL iikels that one 0T more dam
aK~ suigA against railroads will Dc
tried nsxk w@wk
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-03-18
HAIL HURT CHILD.
Pelted on Way from School and Sc
riOusly Hurt.

News comes from Leland. a small
town ten miles east of Ennis that
heavy hail storm visited that section
yesterday afternoon. 1t is said that
a little child going home from school
at Leland was seriously hurt by the
hail stones, some of them being very
large
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-03-18
BITTEN BY MOUSE.
Lady >~aT Hillslsoro SuftesiRg Prom
Aefaek of fsiuosf poisou.

Mrs j " Thompson. who lives
west of Hillsboro il afflicted with
blood poison resulting from the bite
uf = mouse The mouse WITS on a
garment she picked up and she
emuwhi II In heT hand aud II hlt her
ON the finger Her condition Is re-
ported serious
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-21
.... FOR FIFTY CENTS
New Arrantem snt of Gas Company
 for Improving Small Bills.

Hartford, Jan 20.--The new man. agement of the gas company, which was so cordially received by the peo- pie of Hartford, has to all appear ances made move which will go a long way to undo any popularity that has been gained. Some time ago, the company altogether unsolicited devel- oped system of monthly bills. which has been in force ever since. Small consumers have smiled at getting bills of the size that sometimes came in 10 them. They will not smile any more. Instead of waiting until the hill be- came big enough to be worth collect ing the company has devised meth- cd for making it big enough. It has decided to charge at least D ceuts each month. Tho monthly collections make the bills small, but the 5O-cents arbitrary price lifts them up again and the percentage of increase in some cases Is enormous. If customers had clamored for the frequent collections. that would have been one thing. but that was forced upon them. and this new arrangement for making it the means for swelling small accounts is not likely 10 prove welcome or to make friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-21
LOOMING EVENTS~ Entertainments. Fai::.
 sseiables ef iseal lntersSi
| ] ii

Jan 21--Promenade by the Water bury Military band at City hall. | Jan 21--29th annual masquerade
 ball by the Iron Molders' union, No.
 S7. of Naugatuck. at New Germania | Jan 25-Basketball game at arlnory,
 Co q vs Naugatuck A. c.
 hall, Union City.
 Jan 26-Family party for league
 members in Friendly league hall at s p. m.
 Jan 26-Snowfiake cotillon by Miss
 Nellye Reeds dancing academy in opera house. Thomaston. Jan 27-Barn dance by the Brooklyn
 Athletic club at their club rooms. Jan 27-Masquerade ball fo,' tho benefit of Court Welch degree ;eam. No S4, F. of A., at Pythian hall, Wa. terville.
 Feb 1--Fourth annual coneert and promenade given by the Big Seven SO- cial club at Eagles hall. auditorium. Feb 3-ReceptiOn of Prof PrOvost's dancing class and friends at Odd Eel lows hall
 Feb 3-Promenade ny North End Athletic club. at their rooms. corner Division and North Vine street. Feb 4-Second annual smoker given ny the Lafayette \. c. at Congress ball.
 Feb 6--Annual reception ny the em- ployes of Curran Dry Goods Co.,, at
 Leavenworth hail. ..... Feb 9-7th annual concert and ball given by Cercle Franco-American at Leavenworth hall. Feb 9--Concert and dance given by nj Vito'S Philharmonic orchestra at Turn hall. Scovill street. Feb 14-At Music hall. private St Valentine dance. Feb 16-Whist party by the Altar sodality of St Michaers church at Pythian hall. Waterville. ", Feb 17-Smoker given by the Arti- sans Canadiens-Francais at Franco American hall. Bank street. Feb 23--Annual muster. inspection and prom of Company F, First reg- ment, Hibernian Rifles, at Eagles hall, auditorium.
 Feb 2G-Concert and lecture by Gaelic Literary society in City hall. Lecture by Rev Father O'Flanagan of Elphin, Ireland, in. aid of Irish industrial re- yival.
 Feb 24-Whist and reception by the Young Ladies sodality Of St Thomas'a church at the auditorium. March 3--Grand dramatic entertain ment and sociable by the Patrick Sars- field club at City hall. the historic pro. duction ''The Irish Rebel"
 March 6---19th annual sociable and dance by Societe St Joseph at Speed. well hall. '
 March 17-Lecture and sacred con cert in St Patrick's church. Lecture by Dr Cummings.
 March 17-Ninth annual concert and promenade by the Washington Hill Athletic club at Jacques Auditor ium.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-21
DISPOSAL or GARBAGE.
City Clerk Calls for fi1s for
 Doini The Work.

At the meeting of the board of health yesterday afternoon 1t was voted to call for bids for the collection nnd disposal of garbage for q term of one year, with the privilege of renewing it for another year at the same terms. Proposals to be received up to Febru ary 2O, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Under the new contract the city will own the plant so that hauling will be the principal item of expense. The bill of $500 which the city recently paid for the land on which the crematory is located was submitted and ordered paid.
 The board will ask for lot of char ter amendments which if granted will make such change in the make up and powers of the board that an old member coming on would be as much at sea as if be never had filled such q position. The board wants authority to appoint the milk inspector, instead of having him named by the mayor. under a statute provision. It also thinks we need food inspector, and believes the milk inspector could at tend to both jobs. Other proposed new features provide for additional powers so that no town health officer or county lealth officer shall have any jurisdic> tion over any portion of the town or city; that the board shall have the power to inspect the food stuffs sold ill the city and regulate the sale of the same; that the board may destroy such food stuffs, whenever it is the opinion of the board found to be necessary; that all milk vendors shall be licensed; that land nuisances shall be abated at the expense of the owner failure to con- ply with the order giving the board power to place lien on the land; the power to inspect schools and school children and make such regulations as itdeemS necessary for the preservation of safety and health of the same, and to cause to be executed and enforced the health ordinances of the city. The Iian of appointment provides that at the outset the mayor appoint one mem' Der of the board for term of five years, one for four years, one for three years, one for two years and one for che year, these officers to assume their duties on July 1. This plan would in sure several old members on the board right along. The proposed legislation will be submitted to the aldermen Mon day night.
 Dr w. A. Goodrich, one of the medi- cal inspectors in the schools, rendered his resignation to the board. It was accepted. and Dr Englebee was ap-. pointed to fill the vacancy. Dr Good rich quit because the board of charities informed him if he continued as medi- cal inspector he would have to resign as city physician, the board being of the opinion that public official, no matter how well meaning, could not attend to too many irons.
 Ishmael White of Park avenue made a strong protest against allowing the superintendent of streets to dump snow mixed with filthy matter on the streets and in other places in that neighbor- hood, making the place very unsightly and subiecting the residents to great risks from sanitary standpoint. The matter was referred to Inspector, Calla. han.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-21
POLICE COURT LONGS.
Row in the '"Red House" Called for
 Police Inter rfefenee.

John Welch left home last evening to buy box of matches and he wour d up in the police station. Officer Walsh was called to the Fred house" on Abbott avenue to quell disturb ance and he found Welch there fight ing drunk and shouting like an Indian. He had the center of the kitchen floor and he was gesticulating and roaring with all his power. Judge Burpee fined him $5 and costs, but put him on probation.
 Daniel Kelly, stranger here. who said he was in the employ of the American Telegraph and Telephone Co, was insulting people at the Naug- atuck depot and trying to prevail upon them to invest in shell game. When taken to the police station he was found possessed of regular hobo's outfit, pocket mirror. bar of soap and so on. Kelly told the court that he never in all his life saw shell game. He also was fined s and costs and put on probation. Jacob Seam is not frenzied tinan- cier, yet he gave evidence yesterday of being strong rival to Rockefeller and Russell Sage. Seams left hand is crippled. He got two nickels some where and on this sum of money he did what neither Rockefeller, a Sage, nor anybody else could possibly do. He bought two glas.es of beer and d pint of whiskey. and then to cap all got gloriously drunk. "He was para lyzed," said Doorman Lynch, 'he was good and drunk" Seam lad nothing to say for himself except to make promises. He was remanded to Brookside for thirty days.
 William H. Roden interfered with Officer Mclean as the latter was talk ing some prisoners to the station house last evening. Roden. he said. encouraged the captivcs to get away. On account of his good record and character, sentence was suspended, but ROden was given warning he will not forget.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-21
IkOOkLYN BRIEFS,

Miss Dora Condon of South River side street, is seriously i'll at her home. Miss Irene Stickles is visiting her cousin Master William Hurley of Bank street.
 Phillip Schwartz of Lafayette street has recovered after four weeks illness.
 Mrs Hickox of Torrington is visit ing her parents, MT and Mrs John Dodds, of Washington avenue.
 Mir Texas, a man who is interested in racing horses, is visiting friends in this section after an absence of four months.
 A valuable horse belonging to Ambrose Moriarty dropped dead the other day, while he was driving into the city.
 We have what you ask for, we give you what you ask for, and we ask for it less price than you will be asked to pay elsewhere We think there is no question as to this. Our stock is absolutely complete. our buying is careful and extensive, and our selling Is at prices to please the people and to bring them again. If you are not customer of ours. failure to become one is costing you something. A. c. Walker, the druggist, 756 Bank street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-21
TO BE EXAMINED
National Guard Examintni Boof6
 Will Convene Februafy 2, .. g.

Adjutant General Cole issued an order Thursday directing the eXamin- ing board for the examination of otii. cers of the National Guard to meet in Hartford at the First Regiment ar- mory. February :. g, 9, at 9:3O o'clock a. m. Colonel Edward Schulze is de- tailed on the board in place of Colonel William II. Clapp. |. s. A., retired. who is relieved on account of illness. The officers ordered before the board are the following:
 February First Lieutenant E. Raymond Low. battalion adJutant. First infantry: Second Lieutenant Francis W. Pinches. battalion quar- termaster. First infantry; Major Charles w. Bu"klee. Third infantry: Captain Earl H. Hotchklss, Signal corps; Captain Frank s. Merrill. Co D. First infantry: Captain Robert x. Burroughs. Co F. Third infantry; Cap tain Edward P Weed. Co D, Third in- fantry: First Lieutenant John Angus tns Prince, Thir,l Section Machine Gun battery: First Lieutenant Frede:- ick Welles Prince. Signal corps.
 February S-First Lieutenant Dan- iel ]. Freshman. Co D, First infantry: First Lieutenant Samuel F. Baker. Signal corps: First Lieutenant Clar- ence H. Bangs. Co A. Second infantry: First Lieutenant William l.. Roe. jr. Second company, Coast artillery: First Lieutenant Charles H. Page. Battery A: First Lieutenant Charles q. Burk- hardt. battalion adjutant. Third insan- try: First Lieutenant Henry C. Ste venson, Co E. Third infantry: First Lieutenant Henry T. Prowitt, Co D. Third infantry: First Lieutenant Al bert Garinger, Co H. Third infantry.
 February 9-SecOnd Lieutenant Chester F.. lngraham. Co ID. First in- fantry: Second Lieutenant John W. Baisley. Battery A: Second Lieutenant Arthur Putnam Woodward, Co NJ, Third infantry: Second Lieutenant Levi Wilcox, Co \. Second infantry; Second Lieutenant Harold l.. Finley. co H. Third infantry: Second Lieuten- ant Charles l.. Wing. battalion quar- termaster. Third. infantry: Second Lieutenant Harry $. Mason. Co F.. Third infantry: Second Lieutenant Howard H. Mossmas. Co D. Thirsi in- fantry: Second Lieutenant August Faeser. Co B. Second infantry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-21
Strike May DS AvepteQ.

of the freight trainmen in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad company on the lines east of Pittsburg and Erie has been delayed if not entirely avert ed by the presence in this city of Grand Master P. H. Morrissey of the Brother hood of Railway Trainmen. There ap- peared to be better feeling on both sides last night. and although the situa- tion has not materially changed it is less acute. At the meeting the situa- tion was again gone over. No new propositions were made, and the situa- tion stands practically as it was. but the conference will he resumed today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-21
Police Sbakeup Tn New York

NEW YORK. Jan. 21.-Following the announcement of the suspension of Police Captain Tighe for alleged graft Commissioner McAdoo hns expressed his intention of taking action that may result in the retirement on pensions of considerable number of police in. spectors. The commissioner has decid. ed to order some of the oldest officers of that rank before the board of sur. geons to determine whether they are still physically qualified to perform their duties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-21
gnral Dry Goods Co January
 Clearing
 Sale Specials for Tc-NiZht and
 M0niay.

The attractions of this sale are just as numerous as ever, notwithStand- Ting the list is shortened in this even ing's papers.
 There is no way the woman or the house can add so materially to the family sayings as in providing her household with it's needs from this sale, for it is d fact t1o well known that prices are constantly climbing rather than receding.
 The goods at this sale being most ly of the staple order, no risk what ever is attached to laying ill supplies while prices are down. In Ready-to- Wear Garments, Dress Goods ard Silks the reductions are so generous that those who buy risk less than we who sell
 Each item of the following is worthy of special note.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-21
Sugar Plantation Workers Strike,

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. Jan. 21.- The laborers on five large sugar planta- tions in the Loiza. Rio Grande and Ma meyes districts have struck for an ad- vance of wages from 5O cents a day to a cents day. The prevailing high price of sugar and the fact that the grinding season for an immense crop is on gives the laborers an advantage. The strike is likely to spread.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-21
Castro 0aiss Carse.s.

CARACAS. Venezuela. Jan. 2I.- President Castro has left this city hur. riedly. and the administration at waoh- ington fears that force will be neces- sary to protect the rights of foreigners in Venezuela.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-21
Mrs. Chadwick May Be Free r.s.,

CLEVELAND. O.. Jan. 2I.-Attorner J. F. Dawley failed to provide bail iD either the federal or state courts for the release of Mrs. Chadwick. as had been announced he would do. Mir. Dawley state; that owing to the ab- scnee from the city of prominent party who was interested in the matter nothing would be done until this after noon.