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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22

The Missionary Society of the Cum
berland Presbyterian church will rem
der program Monday at $3.50
o'clock at the church.
All members are urged to come and
bring their offering for "Silver Ami
yersary Convention" also any Junior
who may have an offering.
Friends have a cordial invitation
TO attend these exercises.
SECRETARY.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22

take this method of notifying all
those who placed orders with me for
Winona Mills goods that | am now
here ready to make deliveries. VIII
begin making deliveries Monday
April "a Please be ready to re-
ceive same.
Tsp H. 3. SIMMONS, Agt.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22

state in the big southern interstate
oratorical contest to be held at Mont
eagle, Tenn. next June where he will
compete for another medal, larger
and far more beautiful than the one
that was awarded to him last night.
He will probably use the same ora
tion that he used last night.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22

Only a limited supply of good
chicken feed wheat left. at sl.00 per
bushel al elevator. S1.10 delivered.
WaXahachie Grain Co Is
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22

Fancy Colorado Alfalfa and Choice
Territory Prairie hay. Stocks limit
ed. NaxahuChie Grain Co Is
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22

Easter NeckWsar. Just arrived by
express at J. :. Campbell q Cos is
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22
Weather Forecast.

Tonight showers; warmer; Sun
DAY showers
Friday max. ~. min. As
c. d. LONGSERRE. Observer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22
40 Cent Oats.

Bulk Oats 40 cents al warehouse.
Sacked Oats delivered Is cents.
Cotton seed meal aud hulis for
sale, Both phones
81 p. II. THOMPSON.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22
Good Goods and
Good Treatment

Sooner or later one learns the
lesson Of true economy, that it
pays best to patr0nlze the store
that insists upon its standard be-
ing maintained in the smallest as
we'll as the most important arti-
cles 1t carries To this fact is
largely due the tremendous
growth Of this business. Our
buying system has sifted this
problem and found the road to
success at the bottom. You buy
on the system from US TO your
own profit and have recognized -
the fact that you are practicing
true economy in so doing BE.
sides the high standard Of Jewel
ry and the kindred lines at the
lowest prices, you will find in this
store the unwaverlng desire TO
treat you better than any other
house. A cheerful spirit Of will
lngness TO show our goods will
meet you every time
Joe A. Harris,
JEWELER.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-22

See that new red Lawn hose at r.
s. CFonk Cos before you buy. If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
WI Tine-fans,s Successor.

Has China, In one OF her most important
home posts snapped the devil for a witch?
Mr.. WI ringfang having been transferred
from the vice presidency OF the foreign Of
flee and head of the department of COM
merce at Peking and Mr.. Tong Shao-Yi APP
pointed TO succeed him. Mr.. William e.
Curtis. IL, a letter TO The Star. gives the
following account of the latter:
Some people think that Tong Shao-Yfs
anti-foreign. anti-Ameriean prejudice was
stlmulated-if it did not originate-in a ter
rIble tragedy during the Boxer troubles.
lie was living in Tien-tsin, in charge OF
the government railways, at the time He
his family, found refuge in the French con-
eession. which was the nearest to the field
OF hostiities. One day during the siege a
shell from Chinese battery exploded in
his house and tore on both limbs of his
wife. beautiful woman whom he wor-
shipped. He stopped the flow OF blood as
best he could and then ran for a doctor
But all OF the military surgeons were busy
and refused to leave the hospitals. At the
American camp Mr.. Tong begged on his
knees that some one would come and save
his beloved wife. but the surgeons were
few and the wounded many, and no.
body. could be spared. He pleaded. he
ragged. he threatened and was almost be-
side himself with anguish and anger. Be
fore he reached his home his wife was dead
He has often said that the American
surgeons could have saved her II they had
only given her i've minutes or their time,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
SnanIow and Jorkins to Date.

Dickens famous law firm of Speniow and
Jorkins Is now recalled by the New York
insurance investigation. Mr.. Spenlow, as
we all remember. put off clients at times,
or brought them to terms, by representing
Mr. Jorkins. who remained in the back
ground, as a most severe and unmanage-
able man, when as q matter of fact he was
a nerveless little body wholly under the
thumb OF his partner. In this insurance
business a man named Nichols and a man
named Manning worked together, and
Nichols represented Manning to Senator
Depew as a ''rantankerous" individual
whom, when aroused, it was quite impossi-
BILE to control Hence the necessity of COM
ing down with the dust. Manning is now
shown to be suave and smooth old man,
without any signs whatever of horns or
forked tail, whose sole value at Albany con-
sisted of an intimate acquaintance with
the boys and the ropes A milder man
nered terror" has seldom appeared in our
affairs The disclosure is timely. Sooner
or later. this whole business will be i'm
pressed for the uses of popular fiction. and
then dramatized, and Nichols and Manning
will supply some of the broader comedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
Loss Of Population in Iowa.

Iowa is losing population A state census
Just completed gives grand total of 2.2lo.-
33T inhabitants, whereas the federal census
of 1900 showed 2.231, SIS. The tendency of
all local enumerations is to overcount rather
than undereount, so the falling of may be
regarded as assured. The phenomenon sug-
gests interesting possibilities. Iowa has no
very large cities. Des Moines Is the me-
tropolis, with a population in 1900 OF g. i30.
enough to give the state a representation
in the list of one hundred largest cities in
the United States. It has, including Des
Moines, only twenty-three cities having
5000 or over, and these cities. In 1900 had
an aggregate population OF only AI7,617, or
an average OF 1922. Thus 1t cannot be
that there is In Iowa a "city drift to ae-
count for the failing on In the states total
of inhabitants. Does the Iowa "city drift
set in toward the large censers Of other
states, such as Chicago and ST. LOUISE or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

rs there in iowa phenomenon of race sui
cider Or Is the cause to be sought further,
in the absorption OF the smaller farms by
syndIcates?
+ Iowa is primarily an agricultural state It
has comparatively few manufacturing In
dustries. The steady trend of progress In
farming is toward the large farm. and.
through the adoption of perfected machin-
cry. the elimination OF the individual work
or. In this connection peculiar situation
exists. Throughout the middle west arises
the cry for more labor. The farmers can
not get enough men to work their holdings
Where lies the cause, and which Is the Ell
feet? Is the introduction of farming ma
chinery responsible for the scarcity Of labor
through too thorough encouragement OF
the individual workers, who have been sent
to the cities in search of employment at
rate beyond the actual needs of the case?
The details OF this state census will be
interesting and may AFFORD the basis for
some instructive sociological deductions.
Are the Iowa cities standing still while the
country districts are falling off at the rate
indicated. or is the loss Indicated mainly in
the cities themselves, already small? Iowa
Is prosperous state, well brought under
cultivation and a shrinkage of population
there is worthy of serious consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
Gov. Douglas for Congress.
A Boston dispatch says:

A Boston dlspatch says
Unless Congress this winter accomplishes
something IN the way OF reciprocity and
revision Of the tariff. and at least removes
the duty on hides, Gov, Douglas VIII run
for Congress in the fourteenth district
as the candidate of the democratic party
against Congressman Lowering.
The visit to President Roosevelt by the
party OF manufacturers headed by GOV.
Douglas has resulted only in feehng ot
discoura cement Gov. Douglas is con-
stantIy in correspondence with large
number of manufacturers interested In the
subject so vital to the shoe industry.
This is something like. The governorship
of Massachusetts has afforded Mr.. Douglas
no opportunity to exercise his best talents
and serve the cause he has most at heart.
\ plain man of business, he cares nothing
for frills and ceremonies, but is Interested
In the hubble questions which intimately
relate to the material prosperity OF MS
section and the country. The tarin is, hrst
OF all his topic. and Congress regulates
tariff duties. Congress, therefore, IS tue
place for him. and whether much. or llttie'
OF nothing. is done at the coming session
TO lessen the hardships OF the Dlng!ey
schedules, Mr.. Douglas would do wen pS
his people and by himself II he cares lot
fame to secure a commission and come on
and bear hand In the national alesis.a-
ture.
The northern democracy has for years
been weak in It's congressional repre-
sentation and particularly as respects the
House. Here and there a man has APP
: peared who stamped his views on the
times and kept his place. but, in the main
We have had a procession of local poll
ticians who tarrled but a term or two
and did nothing while they remained. MT.
Randall was a towering exception to the
rule, and served the country for years In
a most signal and important way. MI.
Hewitt of New York was another. He
differed widely with Mr. Randall on the
subject of the tariff. but. like him. was a
man of large experience in practical AFFAIRS.
a strong debater. and he gave the country
the benefit of his all-round ability and
knowledge.
Mr. Douglas is not a politician, nor. as
we accept the word debater. But he
has had the best OF all business educations-
that of setting UP and successfully operat-
ing an establishment of his own-and after
"A few trials in the House would probably
talk as well and as readily as in his own
counting-room. And maybe he would en-
Joy the change, as Mr. Hanna did, and
decide to stay awhile. But, at all events,
this is the town for a man who wants
to help revise the present tariff law by
Hberalzing some of its schedules.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
Weak Ministry, Weak Opposition.

Premier Balfours ministry is tottering to
the fall again. 1t has been webbing for a
long time, showing signs of structural
weakness and bad foundations, and once
more ii trembles under the strain of cir
instances The cables may at any mo-
ment bring the news OF a general resgna-
ton.
England cannot feel proud of the situa-
tion that this expectation discloses. Here
is a ministry which lacks the strength to
hold together, and an opposition which IS
already denouncing the alleged intent on
of the premier to resign. because. forsooth
the opposition claims that it may not be
strong enough to face the general election
that will follow a change of government.
1t is battle of the weddings, a test of
strength without the strength.
II Balfour resigns in advance of the d s.
solution OF parliament and the calling of a
general election, he will force the liberals
to assume charge of the government and
appeal to the country defensively. which is
always the awkward task of the Gins"
The lack Of a strong constructive leader
and of a consistent, progressive policy has
caused the liberal party seriously to lose
caste with the people of England during
the past few years. With Lord Rosebery
in retirement the opposition has been man
aged by group of ineptitudes who have
continued to. miss every opportunity to
strike home to the heart of the govern
ments weakness
II the unionist government were to
cause the dissolution OF a parliament and
an appeal to the country in general cleo
ton, with it still in power, II would be on
the defensive, with many acts OF omission
and commission to answer for before the
electorate. 1t is characteristic of the OPP
portunism OF the Balfour ministry that it
avoids this embarrassment and proposes to
thrust the responsibility upon the Liberals
when they do not want It.
Verify, party government in England is
in need of a readJustment, and yet there are
no dominant issues and no strong men to
bring about such a result. The participation
in the Joint movement against Turkey may
furnish an issue. and the occasion may de-
velop the man. England has been waiting
for such an evolution for many seasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
and his feelings on the subject have been

and HIS feelings on the subject have been
intense
"Since then he has at times been violent
I'm his denunciation of foreigners. and par
ttcularly Americans, and the ASSERTION OF
Chinese equality has become his hobby. Al
the same time he is man or strict fnteE-
rity and is regarded as one of the abiest
statesmen and strongest personalities In all
China"
Is this the sort OF man upon whom China
is relying now that. as we are told, she is
waking up and preparing for closer union
with civilized nations? Could there be
found anywhere in the kingdom more
representative specimen OF the pig-headed.
pig-tailed oriental malignant? The dis
tressing tragedy which wrecked his happi-
ness was not the work OF foreigners, but of
his own people. 1t was, Chinese shell,
fired by his own countrymen whose course
he was opposing. which killed his wife. and
she at the time under the shelter-as far as
there was any shelter-of the French flag
Now as to the responsibility Of the Amerl-
can surgeons A battle was in progress
and they were busy with the wounded.
This unhappy Chinaman knew but one
wounded person there and that person was
his wife Naturally he wanted her attended
to first of all, and at the expense Of all.
But the surgeons must work with those
closest at hand, knowing neither sex, nor
race nor condition in life: This mans high
position gave him no claim on their services
superior to that of the humblest soldier who
was writing in agony. Nobody but a
malignant will believe that these surgeons
were Indifferent in the premises, or failed in
any particular in their momentous duties.
Mr.. Tong Shao-Yi is not the man to con-
duct negotiations for closer relations, COM
mercial and otherwise, between his people
and the outside world. He should give
place TO some one who looks at the world
whole, and being happy himself wants to
promote happiness. Even crusty old bach
elor would be better In the off1ce--a man
without domestic ties or any Of the tender
graces of life, but capable OF a business
view of business, and with no grievances,
imaginary or otherwise, to be adjusted at
the public expense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
A Consistent Performer.

All eyes are on the Sultan Of Turkey He
occupies the center of the world stage Just
now. In a familiar role. Indeed, he is al
most continuous performer as the star
In the great international drama, "Defying
the Powers. or the Strenuous Sick Mans
Last Gasp" VIII this be his final fare
we'll appearance" or has he acquired the
habit. like a high-priced singer?
Abdul Hamid is an adept In the art of
side-stepping at the psychological moment.
He has frequently looked into the grim
muzzles of foreign guns He knows to the
fraction of second when to yield, and he
also knows Just wherein his opponents are
weak He plays his game with consummate
skill. master of finesse, indeed. Just now
he Is taking comfort In the fact that his
great and good friend. William of Germany,
is not singing in the concert of Europe.
And he knows that absurd in many re-
spects though it is. the triple alliance is
factor to hold Italy and Austria out of any
fight into which Germany might be drawn.
1t is never wise to strain the ear for the
sound of the guns on the Bosphorus. So
often have they been trained on the Turk
ish Notifications. with lanyards taut, only
to remain mute while the crafty schemer in
the big prison-palace makes his last eff
fective move, that even though all the
naval forces of Europe were assembled in
the Golden Horn there would be good
gamble on the chance of peace.
The joint fleet of the powers was to sail
today from the Piraeus to Turkish waters.
That gives the sultan few hours grace,
perhaps two or three days. His Jig is
never up until the music actually stops,
and he has even been known to dance alone
for a time just to show Europe that he is
spry at the age of sixtythree. Tomorrow
may bring news of the hating of the feet
Just outside of the Turkish waters. The
day after may tell OF the home-turning of
the prows The case is never desperate
with the sultan until the first shot has
actually struck home. And there are those
who aver that Abdul Hamid really enjoys
these little bouts with chance, these aero
battle performances which close with
safe landing in the net after perilous
flight Give the "Sick Man an hour more
than the ultimatum assigns and he will
usually manage to compromise In way
to remain the puzzle of the old world. and
he greatly relishes acting in this role.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
Open the Books.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
The President proposes to compel by fed
eral action an accounting on the part of
all political committees engaged in manag-
ing campaigns for Congress or for the pres
idency. The national and Congress COM
mittees of the various national organiza-
tons would be made to open their books,
and all subscriptions received and expendi-
lures incurred would be reported and pub
cal management would be great step for
ward 1t would clear the air of politics and
break down many superstitions which have
long deiuded a multitude of citizens. One
OF these superstitions has been that no ma
tional campaign could be won without In
yoking the strategy of the trained profess
sional politician and without the expendi-
ture of vast sums of money to carry that
strategy into execution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
sultan,s Defiance.
he New York Times.

From the New York Times.
Since the defeat OF Russia by Japan, since
the internal commotions of Russia, and
perhaps particularly since the disclosure
that the terrible Black sea fleet of Russia
was a collection OF junk manned by mutt
neers, change has come over the spirit
OF the sultan,s dreams. He openly defies
the powers before which he cringed and
cert of Europe, like his famous co-reiigion-
list, Layard's Sheikh, he sdefiles It." And
he unoff1cially adds that. however Ill his
bashi-bazouks may have treated his Chris-
tians, they have not treated them so III as
the czar's Christian Cossacks have treated
the cars Jews.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
The Fate Of q Flower.

Found big chrysarthemum
Sent by sisters beau.
Twas as heavy as they come;
Weighed pound or SO.
Though it made real hit,
That chrysanthemun,
Wondered what to do with 1t,
Twas so cumbersome.
Into various rooms 1t went.
Space we couldn't spare.
To the kitchen it was sent:
Thought 'twould cheer 'em there.
From its dignity 1t takes
A pathetic drop.
Fastened to @ pole 1t makes
Quite handy mop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

New York playwright Is accused of
plagiarlzing an essay on playwriting pub
lished in a magazine 1t is hard to conceive
of a modern dramatist plagiarzing any
thing that promised such limited profit as
a magazine article. He is usually too much
of business man to countenance any such
waste OF plagiarism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
Weird Pronunciatious,

You say you never play the races?"
Never"
But you go to the track every day."
Yes. / get great deal of amusement
out Of the way the book makers pronounce
the names of the horses"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

Chauncey M. Depew is beginning to have
his doubts about this laugh and the world
laughs with you" poetry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
The Admiring Populace.

Once more as Congress dawns to view
We welcome 1t with solemn state;
Although much work it may not do,
The conversations always great"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
A Hope.

Your latest literary work attracted no
attention whatever" said the friend who
is cruelty frank
NO" replied the disappointed author.
My only hope is that some one will one
day make 1t famous by plagiarizing it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

The New York republicans have about de-
cided to let Mr.. Plat and Mr.. Odell settle
their differences between themselves without
allowing them 10 figure too largely in pub
lie affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

The responsibility Of putting up Panama
canal which posterity will not criticise is
one OF unQuestionable magnitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
Panama Canal Cost.

From the Pi1tsburg Gazette.
A sea level canal would be best, but the
man who is to pay for the coat may choose
the cloth to SUIT his purse. He Is not COM
PEELED to buy the best
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

Gov. Douglas threatens to run for Con-
gress unless the tariff is so revised as to
remove the duty on hides. This is true
devotion TO business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
A Concession.

Aren't you afraid of the influence of the
raflroads?"
YES, answered Farmer Corntossel
But I must say that I would like to
discourage EN- entirely. They do beat
waikiki"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

Even IL Mayor Mcclellan retains his Office
Mr.. Hearst is in a position to laugh sar-
donically when the band plays Hail to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

The sultan's experience makes him feel
very little apprehension about facing sit
uation which may call for renewed apollo
giles on his part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

It Is evident that the foundation is being
laid for a monster exhibition OF canal con-
versation in Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

1t is to be observed that interviewers
whose publications are subsequently con-
tradicted are mostly amateurs at that sort
of work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

NJ. Whites health Is said to be failing.
This is one case of overwork about which
there can be no doubt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

There has been so little assassination in
st. Petersburg OF late that the czar is be-
ginning to feel comparatively optimistic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

Occasionally a man poses az reformer
when he is merely fault-fnder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
Two Kinds Of Democrats.

From the Kansas City star. ~
At present there are only two kinds of
democrats--those who are hopeful. and
those who have ceased to care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

Mr. Bryan will not be here TO express his
admiring approval of the Presidents mes
sage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
SHOOTING STARS.
Unusual.
,arfully old-fashioned

man."
In what respect?'
Insists on saying he has a bad cold in
stead Of calling it the grip"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
No nee.

From the Chicago News
Sing Alfonso doeS not see the use OF be-
iAg king II he ca1not marry the girl with
whom he Is In Ioee.