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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-19

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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-19
FEDERATION OF CLUBS
Annual neetiRq of Second District will
Be Held in WaXdhaChe.

The federated clubs of the second
district will meet in Waxahachie
May 8, This assembly viii be
composed of the representative wom-
en- of North Texas.
Our local clubs, as we'll as the dis
triCt federation. are to be congratu-
lated upon the fact that the state
president, Mrs. f. P Turner. Will
meet with us and lend us the benefit
OF her counsel and encouragement.
The committees from the Shakes
peare club are working with enthusi-
asm and earnesrness to make this
meeting a brilliant success.
We already have the assurance Of
very large attendance. and conf
IDENTIFY hope TO make ii the most sue
cessful meeting in the history Of the
federation in every way
The meetings Will be held iE the
auditorium OF the Sims library
which will have been formally open.
ed at that time
MRS. j. L. CANNON.
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ROPE BOUGHT FOR vANN
Sheriff Of Dallas County Is Making Pre-
paraiioRS for ExeCuti0a.

Deputy Sheriff Ledbetter of Dallas
Monday bought the rope with which
Holly Vann will be hanged on the
18th day of May unless the governor
sees fit TO interfere The rope is
made of manila sea grass, is fifty
feet in length and five-eighths of an
inch in size. The sheriff has begun
the stretching of about thirty feet of
the rope. The stretching process is
being carried on by fixing one end
of the rope to the ceiling of the jail,
while there is an eighty-pound
weight fastened to the other end.
This weight will be gradually increas-
ed until the weight amounts to
about two hundred pounds
Some time ago Sheriff Ledbetter
requested the county commissioners
to have the gallows overhauled and
repaired. An inspection of the parts
of the gallows was made by Messrs,
Pippin and Cochran. two of the com
missioners, who ordered that the
work of setting IL together be start
ed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-19

/ J. RFu~a aaa FaAaie Klrkpas-
rark.
~ J. Moerw aaa A. M aaand~rs
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-19
DECORATION DAY
Veterans Officially Notified that
They VIII Be Expected Go
Take pArt.

To the members of Camp Winnie
Davis. No, los. T. e. N.~-Comrades
Won are hereby notified that sun
day. April go has been selected as
decoration das Noa will therefore
@sssss sssse st sAm e.ss Cemetery at
. s0 p. n ca said day for the par
pose nf decorating the graves of our
fallen comrades. All comrades.
whetnsg they woFe The blue OF gray.
and the pmhtie aenerally. are cordial
II invited 80 participate with ns.
Services wtil he held promptly a.
J e'eieek u. Ta. All memeerN of thla
eafnp Who have heretofore applied
for southern Crosses of HonoF aud
mos yee~4s@d thmEa wtIi ha pFe@eniesi
with same by sims wasson Chapter
" e. ". il th@y are present. ny
order r ~ JACKSON. coHa
Attest " l.. r. LEIGH. AdlmtAng
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GREAT DAY FOR CITY.
laaBauratioa OF President Turner and
Dedication Of Sims Library.

Next Wednesday promises to be
a great day in the history of Waxa.
hachie. On that date Dr. A. E. Turn
er will be formally installed as
president of Trinity University and
the Sims library will be dedicated
Prominent educators and librarians
are expected to be here from differ
ent parts of the country TO take
part In the exercises, besides the
Cumberland Presbyterian church will
have a large attendance from every
section of Texas. Homes will be pro-
vided In the city for all special
guests on that occasion. All exer-
cises will be open TO the public and
cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend
The installation exercises will be
held al Trinity University and will
begin at IL O'Clock on the morning
of April 26. The following program
has been announced:
Music, University Glee Club.
Address, President S. p Brooks
of Baylor University
4 Address, Mrs. Percy v. Pennybaek-
er. author of Texas History.
Address, Rev. w. J. Darby. d. D..
educational secretary of the Cum
berland Presbyterian church.
Music, University Glee Club.
At 1890 D. m. a luncheon will be
served at the girls hall 10 the special
guests of the university and library.
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Beginning al 2 p, m. the follow.
ing program will be observed
Academic procession. forming at
the girls hall
Music, orchestra
Prayer, Rev. s NJ Templeton, d,
D., Ciarksyille.
Hymn, Elm Feste Burg" Univer-
sity choir
Greeting. Dean Samuel L. Horn
beak, Ph, n.
For the Sons OF Trinity Hon w
+, Ramsey OF Cleburne.
For the Daughters OF Trinity, Mrs.
Suzanne Foster Roberts.
Address. Historic Types of the
University" Charles f. Thwing, ID.
u, LII. D., president OF Western Re
serve University. Cleveland. Ohio.
Chorus. The Heavens are Tell
ing
Presentation of keys. Judge NJ. B,
Tempietou, vice chairman OF the
board of trustees
Inaugural address, THE Primacy
of the American College in National
Life. President Turner.
Chorus Trust in the Lord "
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Weather permitting two games of
baseball will be played at the Sims
park tomorrow afternoon. The first
game will be between the Sioux In
dlans and the Waxahachie team. and
will be called promptly at 3 o'clock.
Immediately after this game has been
finished the A & NJ and Trinity Uni
verslty teams will try conclusions.
There will be plenty OF good seats
and the ladies have a special invita-
tion TO attend. The admission TO
each game will be 8 cents.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-19

A supposed burglar was chased
fro mthe residence of Dr. John Rod
man on Kaufman street last night.
DR.. Rodman was aroused by noise
in the dining room and upon MAX
ing investigation he saw a negro boy
leap through a window and disap-
pear The intruder took his depart
ure SO hastily that his hat was left
on the dining table. AS nothing of
value was taken it is supposed the
negro was looking for something to
eat.
A young negro named Bruce was
arrested this morning by City Mar
shall Dixon and turned over TO the
sheriff's department
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-19

The Association OF Alumni and ex-
students of the university viii hold
a business meeting at the university
at 10 a. nm. All former students are
eligible TO meta bcrship la the or
ganization and it rs expected that
the attendance al the meeting will
he large The members will DE ex-
peetedto participate ia the reception
al 30 p. m. az the residence of
Judge TempletuB.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-19

On April q the Katy win sell
round trip tickets from WaXa-
hachie to Dallas on account OF Par
sifat ar the rate OF $l.U5. Tickets
good to go on trains leaving here at
T:13 and s:5l "a. m. and will be
good to return next day A special
train will leave Dallas for the South
at Midnight April q for the accom-
mediation of those who wish TO re
turn after the performance.
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.At the Library.

The opening Of the Sims library
will take place at $40 p. m. The
building will be open for public in
spection beginning at 7:3o p. m.
Refreshments will be served by a
number OF young ladies'.
The following is the program for
the formal dedication Of the library,
Music. orchestra.
Presentation. Judge o. Il. Dunlap
and Captain w. II. Getzeudauer
Acceptance. Mayor Perry ;. Rob
ertsou and Judge F. l.. Hawkins.
Vocal solo. Mrs A. T. Turner
Address, "The Library Movement. '
Charles T. Thwiug, ID. d. LII D..
Music. Trinity University Glee
Club
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-19

Miss Mary Curby of Corsicaua
who had been visiting Mr.. and Mrs
A. l.. Sims on Bulard Heights about
a week, died last night al 10 O'Clock
OF heart failure. She was about Gu
years old. The remains were ship
ped TO Chatfield this afternoon at
3.+5 for intermeut.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-19
VERDICT OF GUILTY.
Jury Gives Earl Smith Term of Ten
Years i'm Pen.

The argument in the Earl Smith
case was concluded and the court s
charge delivered TO the jury last
night about 8 O'Clock. After deliber-
ating about one hour this morning
the jury reported a verdict Of guilty
and gave the defendant a term of
ten years in the penitentiary The
other case against him was continu-
ed until the next term of court
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-19

When YOU have that tired lau1uid
feeling in the spring and DO not
know what is the matter go straight
and get a bottle OF Hor Springs
Blood Remedy and notice the change
For sale by FeariS. dim
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-19

naik OafH GO e@nan AZ warehouse
a@gk@d 0ais awlkEmFwa a1 cmnts
C1sfon sm@a fA@aa sAA hulla Cor
sale. nush phones
Il I'd. ". THOMPSON
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Reception go Visitors.

From $3.50 to D. m. citizens Of
Waxahachie. the Association of
Alumni and students of the unfyer-
sity will tender the visitors a recep-
tion at the home of Judge NJ. b.
TemplerOu
Smyrna times., 1905-01-18

and also all the estate, right, title and
interest, property, in possession, or
claimed and claim and demand whatsO-
ever as well as in law as in equity of the
said party of the first part Of in and to
the same, and any and every part
thereof, and all its income, earnings,
rents, revenues and profits, now owned or
that may be hereafter owned and acquir-
ed by the party of the first part, or to
which it is or may become in any way
entitled, and also all credits, accounts,
bills receivable, and other Indebtedness
due or to become due to said party of the
first part from any persons whatsoever"
TERMS OF SALE.-It is provided by
the decree hereinbefore referred to that
no bid for a sum less than Three Hun
dred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) may be
accepted by the Trustee; nor may any
bid be received from any bidder who
shall not deposit with the Trustee at the
time of making the bid as pledge that
such bidder will make good his bid if ac-
cepted by the Court, the sum of Thirty
Thousand Dollars ($30,CvJ) in money or
certified check;
For further particulars as to payment
of balance of purchase money, convey
ance of property purchased cts. reference
may be mad to the aforesaid decree filed
in said Court, or a copy of the same may
be seen on application to the Trustee at
No. 4Ol N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Md.
THE INTERNATIONAL TRUST CON-
PANY OF MARYLAND,
Trustee.
Bond, Robinson & Duffy, Baltimore, Md.
A. c. Gray, Wilmington, -Jel.
Solicitors.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-18

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
The TIMES is an Independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State OF which it is a part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.
R0BT. D. HOFFECKER,
IublisLer ami Proprietor.
RoBT. D. HoFFECKER, JR.,
Editor and Busine Manager.
ERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN-S per annum. II
paid strictly in advance-s1OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents but for the outlying district of which 1t
II Il e centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. A rate of so
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion win be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, IN cents per line per issue. A specia
disc )unt q 4 Sft Se pli-ann "a and yearly adve
HSements
Smyrna times., 1905-01-18
No PITY Shown.

"For years fate was after me con-
tlnuously" writes F. A. Gulledge. Yer
6ena, Ala. 81 had a terrible case of
Piles causing "a tumors. When ali
failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me. Equally good for Burns and ali
Scnes and pains. Only 25c at Benton
n. Weldon's Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-18

oFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-18
An
0VerCOat
Story

as true as it is good. Ad-
jectives are weak when
applied to a description of
the splendid Overcoat
Bargains in this January
Sale of Mems and Boys
Overcoats.
These are the Over
coats you read about, here
about and admire when
you see them on your
friends. Our entire stock
Of these goods, also the
Boys Clothes have been
reduced at least One-halt,
some more than that. If
you see them there is no
doubt about your being
pleased with them.
This is a decided op-
portunity to save money,
when you consider the fact
that you will have at least
three months in which to
wear them.
Come in and see them
anyway.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-18
January Sale.

Our January Sale is on; Bar
gaius in Mems Suits at IS, So
and $3.50; all sizes, "a to AZ.
They tell their own story when
you see them. Bargains in
OvercOats, Trousers, Furnish
ings, Underwear, Shirts and
Shoes. We are through stock
taking and must now clean up
the Winter Stock. Cut Prices
and 10 per cent. off in Tailor
ing except the S. Trousers
and SIS Suits to order from
patterns and styles greatly re-
duced. There are big money
savers in every department.
Come see them.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-18
Real Estate.

We offer some Bargains in Besl Estate both in
Farms and Town Property. Prices and terms to
suit. Now is the time to purchase home for 100
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
SPLIT IN CHURCH.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch,)
q NORFOLK, VA. October 3l.-A split
occurred in the congregation OF ...e
Berkeley Avenue Baptist Church, when
the Rev. A. ]. Ramsay left last night
and thirty five ordered their names
erased from the church roster, Rev. Mr..
Ramsey preached his farewell sermon.
The following are tho names OF some OF
the prominent members who have With
drawn: Mayor l.. 3. Allen and family,
Mr., i. c. Hougl and family, Mrs George
". Jones, wife of Councilman Jones; her
daughter several members of DR.. j.. A.
Norfleets family. Mrs. ]. r. Briggs, J. L..
lWidgeon and wiIe, j. i. r, Harris and
wife. Walter Kirkwood and wife. Mrs.
Goodwin, Miss Daisy Hickman, .drs.
Goodwin, Miss Daisy Hickman, Mrs,
Charles Walker. ]. l.. Grimes and wife,
WIS, Rudd. Jr,. B. G. Appleton and wife
and others. 1t was announced at the
conference last night that the retiring
members would build a new church,
which Will BIO in charge OF Rev. A.. j.
Ramsey,
The fact OF this number severlng their
connection with the church was not
surprise, as 1t has been generally known
that they were warm supporters OF the
retiring pastor,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Results at Latonia.
nv Assnclated press.I

t6y associated sPTesS. J. w III ff4sy IA
81 CINCINNATI o., October 3l-Latonla
summaries:
First racc-nve furlongs Poetry. q to 2)
first, Alinnehahn g to y second, Trlsauce
u3 10 81 third. Time, :06 IA.
Second race-one mle-S!ncerty Belle
g to 81 first. Hortensla 6 to y second.
Myn Heer g to D third Time l:49 4-5.
Third rnce-six and half furlongs-
Clyde O. Q2itoD first, Full Sway GEO to
ID second Afeistcr Karl q TO Dttthird.
Time. :2S 10. az 8ts
y Fourth race--six and a half furlongs-
Rather Royal az to y first. Eleanor How,
ard q TO y second, Sid Silver Y to y.
third. Time, 1880 ifi q
Fifth race--slx furlongs-alilliards-Q 3 to
% first. Tarp O. to y second. Calabash
a to 81 third Time, 1:2l rs. y
Sixth race-mIle and an eighth--E L.
Cuehillo 40 to y first. Double e to y
second, I.ayson to y third. Time,
2;N1 20. II 81
& Seventh race-mile nnd an eighth Fox
Hunting e to y first Athena % to y
second. Platus Is to - third, Time,
2:OG 4.J sa9elg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
REVENUE TRIAL.
q { Mistrial Ordered and New Jury
Empaneled and Trial Proceeds,

"A Especial TO The Tines Dispatch
GREENSBORO, N. c.. October STA
mtstrlal was ordered In the Federal Cont
this morning, the seventh day Of the
trial Of the Indictment against the Old
Nick Distllling Company for alleged
frauds against the government heca 1ika
OF the continued Illness Of a Juror JUDGE
BOYD announced that the case ought To
.he disposed of and asked the pleasure
OF the counsel, District Attorney Holton,
said the government was ready for b q.
trial. DEFENDANTS counsel remaining 81.
lent. the eleven Jurors We're told to stand
aside. The marshal was ordered to SUM
mon twelve ,talesmen qualified to serve
and aftefSa hours interm!sson Il jury
was secured. composed of six Of the old
marshal. OF the original eleven Judge
seven. District Attorney Holton
one, the defendants none,
leaving six OF those who had served since
Monday of last week on tho new jury.
two being the colored men. Pending the
arrival of witnesses who had before been
examined and discharged. when court met
after noon recess w. II. Woodland, n for
mer travelling salesman for the Indicted
company, whose testimony was being
taken when Juror Wilson became sick,
but was incompleted. was the first Wit
ness for the government III,
lis cross-examnation was not con-
In View OF the evident long trial ahead
Judge Boyd this afternoon issued an order
directing an adjournment OF the regular
term Of Federal Court In Asheville. begin
Ming next Monday, until the next regl-
lar term time 49, M sI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
RUSSIANS REJOICE
IN PORTSMOUTH.
Older Members Of the Colony
Will Return, to Old
Homes.
SUIT FOR DEFAMATION.
Congressman Flood is Camping
on the Trail i Of 1. a.
Mpore.
fsneclal .to mic Tlmes. pIspatch.l

ESPECIAL to The Times Dlspatch.)
NORFOLK, VA, Oct. 31.-The Russian
Hebrews OF Portsmouth are In hish spir-
It's over the changed conditions reported
from Russia, and the older members OF
this colony are preparing to return to
the homo Of their childhood. All OF those
spoken TO on the subject describe Russia
as n great country to live in. and, with
a change OF government, they say that
1t viii not BIO second to the United States
In It's possibilities.
A. E. Kellam, Republican county clerk
OF Princess Anne county. has brought a
suit for defamation OF character against
w. w. Cason, chairman Of tho Demo-
cratic Committee OF the county. asking
$4,000 damages. He alleges in the COM
plant that o. L. Shipp, the Democratic
candidate for clerk OF the County Court,
has Issued circular signed by Cason
attacking his character.
I'll MR. CROMWELL BETTER.
NJ. B. Crowel, agent of the Old Do
minion Steamship Company here, is re-
ported TO be improving In tho ST. Chris
.tophers Hospital. where he was sent
several weeks ago for an affection OF the
brain, which incapacitatcd him for bust
ness.
On account OF the serious illness OF
Or. Alexander Tunstall. father Of the
bride, the Invitations to the wedding Of
Miss Elizabeth Wake Tunstall and Mr.
Junius r. Wilcox, at st. Luke's Church
tomorrow night, have been recalled, as
have also the invitations to the recep-
tion to follow the wedding. DR.. Tun-
stall has been in bad health for severn!
years. and his present illness is due to
a stroke Of paralysis yesterday.
Ills NAME IS MOORE.
There IS assugEestion that the United
States Districh Attorney for tho Western
District OF Virg mia Is not anxious to have
his name appear correctly in the news
papers Just now. His name is l.. a..
Moore. but since Hon. II. y. Flood has
been camping on his trail and exposing
his variegated political record. it has ap-
peared In all OF the newspapers as
Move, I. District Attorney Moore is
making speeches in favor OF the Repub-
l!can candidates, and Mr.. Flood follows.
telling tho same audiences of tho times
Mr.. Moore has changed his politics. He
was a Democrat. then a Republican. He
was such a radical frce-silverE advocate
In 1896 that he could not resist the
chances Bryan offered ii hence, till Roose-
welt come. into Presidency, Mr.. Moore
was a Bryan Democrat OF the most tire
some sort. One OF his friends had in
,fluence enough with President Roosevelt
to put the district attorneyship before
Mr.. Moore, and that led him into the
Republican. party, and made him wish
that his name were Move" When the
newspapers print his name Incorrectly,
he let's 1t go at that. Hesis not anxious
to have his identity established.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Federal Matters,

tFrom; Our Regular corrcspondcnt.)
4 WASHINGTON. D. c., Oct. 3l.-Pat-
lents issued: VlrginIa-John r Birming-
ham. Lexington. automatic emergency
air-brake operating device for railways:
virginius q. carracrisu, Granite, coal
chute for locomotives; Booker Dalton
Stuart. plownnd cultivator;s John f. Gra-
ham. Salem. railway frog; Thomas II.
5Haynor. Norfolk. fertilizer distributor;
Jefferson Jones, Portsmouth, bed spring;
George Il. Joseph. Covington. rnil Joint;
Jacob 7. Smith. Dublin, nut lock. North
Carolina-Charl G. Blades, Newborn.
lumber measurer, marker and recorder;
John G. King, Charlotte, stopping mech
anism; John =. Tyler. Roxobel, fence.
Justus y. Efird appointed regular; JUL
ius NJ. Efird. substitute, rural carrier
route No. ], at Albemarle. n. c.
James Hackett appointed postmaster
at Fort Hunt Fairfax county. Va. vice
Edward Gellrmann resigned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
NO Developments IN
THE CLARK inquest
Jury Fails to Establish Anything
Save Cashier Was a
Suicide.
Suicide.

PITTSBURG, PA, Oct. 3l.-Thc inquest
into the death Of Lee Clark cashier OF
the Enterprise National bank OF Alle-
ghcny. which was adjourned yesterday on
account Of the illness Of Mrs Clark,
widow OF the suicide cashier. who is re-
pardel as the principal witness, was re-
sumed III eleven o'clock to-day. 1t was
believed that the investigation by the
coroner would result in disclosing some
az the inside workings OF the wrecked
Eank, but 1t Is now understood that II
will not extend further than the cstab-.
lshing OF the fact that Mr.. Clark COM
n,itted suicide. 55.3
Attorney Frederick Il. knhle. represent
tny a number OF the dcpositors. is collect
Ing evidence with the view soft institute
Ing criminal proce edings against certain
individuals who nrc alleged to have been
responsible for the closing Of the institu-
ton. AIR Kahle says suits will be en-
tered before the end Of the week. nut he
refuses TO give tho names OF those who
are to be made defendants. The action,
II, Is said. will be cnrrietFtbn under the
state statutes covering fraud and con-
spiracy. and what infqrnaton Is not now
III possession OF Mr.. kahletl the expects to
obtain from the rrecordsaof Examiners
Mickey ard Cunningham. Il
The report that the bank will be unable
10 pay more than ten per Cent. Of the de-
posts has greatly exercised the deposit
tors and a movement TO organize for mu-
4;nal protection has been started. a
meeting TO decide upon .ofne elton that
( Will protect their interests will be held
lin Manchester Presbyterian church to-
morrow evening. RI 81 s q
The. directors OF the suspended fnstitu-
ton meet almost daily but their confer
cnces are confined almost entirely TO the
discussion OF the extent OF their liability.
They declare that any possible action on
their part must be delayed until the re-
5rort Of the sreceiverts made public.