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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-09-13
Baldwin sells Diamond Coffee.
Mrs. c. w. Daniels has gone Il
Chicago TO visit relatives and friends

Mrs. c. w. Daniels has gone tc
Chicago TO visit relatives and friends.
II seems reasonably certain that ths
price of building material has not YET
reached top notch. The price of lum-
Der is on the upgrade and the price Of
brick is in keeping with the price OF
lumber. It behooves every man who
intends to build to place his order fol-
material now, even if he don't intend
to build for the next six months. He
will make money by buying his ma
terial now and piling it up. Every
man owes his family home of their
own, and if he ever expects to do his
duty he should at once make arrange
ments to get one. The thrifty man
will begin to sit up and take notice
while yet there is time.
H. J. Millar of the Monon Mining
Company has returned from his trip
East. He arrived in this city yesterday
morning. While away Mr.. Millar Wis
tied Europe, and landed back in this
country one month ago. He stoppedin
Pennsylvania on his way home and
while there made arrangements for
additional capital with which to sue
ressfully develop the land under lease
by the Monon company. A new
ross head pump is to be put in the
Monon mine, and drifting viii be re-
;um.d at once. The rich dirt from
he Diamond c runs up against the |
Aonon line, and it is this big run of
re that the. Monon is going to drift
Ifter right. Business IS going to be
lone on the Monon ground, now that
Ar. MiIlar Is here to look after It.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-09-13

There is quite a demand for
business and residence property
at present. If you want to buy
or sell it will pay you to call al
this Office and make your wants
known. If we do not have what
you want We will get it for you
on very short notice.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-09-13

The farmers are going to have
to build cribs this fall sure. The
corn yield is bigger than for sew
eral years, and a great many OF
the old cribs are not fit for use.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-09-13

Prices subject 10 market change
ALSO BUYS HIDES AND FURs.
West of Cooper's. Baxter Springs
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-09-01
MISS SCHIDt'S SkIDDOo PARTY .
She's 23, Lives at 23 Twcnty-third
street and VIII Have 1:i Guests.

Cleveland, Sept. L. Miss Marga-
ret Schidu has sent out invitations to
twcnty-three girl friends for party
in honor of her tweuty-third birthday
for the 23rd OF September az her
home. ." East Twenty-third street.
She says 10 will be "skiddoo' party.
People hayed joked with my name
so much that I'm going to have some
fun myself said Miss Schidu.
There will De- 2a candles ON the
birthday cake. souvenir cards letter
ed 2a Will Dee given to 2a guests ou
orchestra of .s pieces will play Dee
hind bauN of -H palms lu the
rycniu- Ht ms unD.,s farm. which
contains twenty-five. and IrH,-
llou acres. There V.'. ne dau'lua with
g.. numbers uu tH. nrU-amw,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-09-01

ja himself enough to sag that b"
knew "a number Of Ennis people and
said that hr had az one time worked
for an Ennis firm. but the books Of
the firm named do not show the name
he gave 20 have ever been on its pay
roll
He said his name WAS Dan Tatum,
and 81 IL learned that the name Ethel
h. taioopd on his arm u is learned
that he left his shirt at the lake.
il Is believed that he was derangcd
aud there are fears that he may have
wandered away In the tall weeds and
died, as be has never since been seen
or heard Of. Some searching has been
done in that vicinity. but no trace OF
him can be found,
There are well founded suspicious
that this man may be one ot the es-
capped patients from the Terrell asy-
mm
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-09-01
DEATH OF A GOOD NAN
|. " Peters Died This forainq at 81.
paulS NnIiarlum ia DAlldS.

After an Illness Of about five weeks
H. II Peters, one of WaNahaehie's
most prominent and influential citi-
zens. died ut O'Clock this morning
at St Paul's sanitarium in Dallas
message containing the sad in
telliEonce Of the death of Mr. Peters
was received In this city shortly al
ter the end came. and when the an
uounCemeut was made public that he
had passed away expressions Of sin
cerc regret were heard on every side,
The news OF hr Peters death came
as great shock to his friends be
cause OF the fact that The latest in
formation received Yesterday regard
ing his condition was of a very en-
couraging nature II was thought
the critical stage had been passed
and that the chances for his recovery
We're exceedingly bright Late in the
afternoon a change for the worse oc-
cured and his condition assumed a
serious phase He sank rapidly dur
ing the night and at T O'Clock this
morning death came TO end his suf-
ferings. His wife and children and
number of friends were with him
when the dissolution took place.
Had Mr.. Peters lived until Decem-
Der he would have been sixty years
old He was a native of Texas and
had resided in Ellis county about
thirty-one years. coming here from
( Hunt county about the year 1875.
He located on farm on Grove Greek
and lived there until in 1884 when
| he moved to Waxahachie For a
number of years he was engaged in
/ the mercantile business, but for the
past several years he devoted most Of
| his time to the operation OF one of
| the largest ginneries in the city.
| About two years ago he disposed OF
his gin plant and began the mann
! facture of mattresses on quite an
extensive scale.
The universal verdict OF all who
/ knew him was that he was a good
man. He was kind and generous
and in his dealings with his fellow
man he was always fair and honor
able. He was member of the Metho-
dist church and withal was a noble
christian gentleman His friends fee
that in his death the city has suffered
"a distinct loss.
He leaves a wife and four children
Herbert ~, Claude, Katie and Annie
to mourn his death In their hour {
grief they have the sympathy of
host OF friends.
The remains will be brought nom
from Dallas. and the funeral wi
take place at the residence in Eai
End tomorrow morning at o o'clocl
The interment Will be made at III
City cemetery
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-09-01
BITTEN BY A BULL DOG
Brute Makes Vicious Attack on owners
Mother -in-ldw.

Hnlsboro, Sept Mrs J. H..
Hutchinson, who resides in the south
eastern part of Hin county, was
severely bitten by vicious bull dog
Thursday afternoon at the residence
of her son-in-law, John Dagley. She
had gone for a visit to her daughter,
and in getting out of the buggy the
horse became scared and started OIL,
dragging her some distance, and at
the same time the dog made leap
for her throat She managed to hold
the brute off by throwing out her
arms and got up, but the dog came
back at her, trying all the time to
get at her throat. About this time
Mr Dagley reached the unfortunate
woman and succeeded in beating the
animal off with a chain. Last re-
ports from her state that she is not
seriously hurt.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-09-01

ter meat than horse meat and none
NOR. fit 20 eat In an the countries
OF Europe except Eugl&ud horse
flesh T. nscd as food In Europe
horses are fattoned Tor th" market
like other animals and the meat ls
wholesome and good
II have eaten horse flesh in sever.
al Of the Paris restaurants, and kHow
where OF ! speak Restaurants in
Paris which sell only horse meat are
Obliged boy law TO advertise the fact
The custom could be introduced in
this country. II the public can stand
such meat ass it Is asserted We have
been getting they could certainly eat
horse meat II would be an easy
matter to have each horse examined
by an inspector before II is killed f
have been advocating the practice for
several years, and ! hope IL viii be
adopted
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-09-01
DEADLOCK IS COMPLETE
San FRANCISCO Street Railway Situation
at Critical Point.

San Francisco, Cal, Sept. AT
the end OF the fifth day OF the street
railway strike the situation has prac-
tically resolved itself into dead
lock between the company and its
employees.
Mayor Schmitz is continuing his eff
forts to bring President Calhoun and
the car men together and that he has
some hopes of bringing about an early
settlement Of the strike was indicat-
ed by him in an address last night
before the Fillmore street Improve
ment Association.
Referring to the suspension of the
street car service, Mayor Schmitz said
that the car mems strike looked a
little more favorable and that he
hoped to see the strike ended by the
last OF this week and thought that
common ground would be found upon
which both sides can stand. He de-
clined, however, to 90 into details or
state definitely upon what grounds
he was basing his hopes of an early
settlement of the difficulty.
The ray of hope in the Mayors
! words is not present in the letter
sent by President Calhoun of the
, United Railroads last night in reply
| TO that of Richard Cornelius, presl-
dent of the Carmen's Union, making
the proposition that the carmen re
turn to work at SO day and leave
| the matter of hours 10 arbitration
, MIR. Calhoun refused to recognize Coz
| nelius as representing employees {
the United Railroads. emphatical
rejected the carmen's offer and 7
: iterated his former declaration th
! he would not recognize them as er
ployes or treat with them unless 'h'
first returned to work.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-09-01
OPEN STORE IN SHERMAN.
Three WaNahachians Engage in the
Shoe business in the North
Texas Town

Yesterdays Sherman Register con
tanned a detailed account of the open
ing of a shoe store in that city by
three Waxahachie men. They are
Robert Hurt, Robert Malone and
lone have been in Sherman the past
three or four years, holding positions
with the Murphy Dry Goods Com
pany Mr.. Pierce is a son OF Mr. and
Mrs H. A. Pierce of this city. He
was born and reared here and was
formerly a carrier for the Daily Light
4 The three young mens have many
friends in this city who will unite In
Wishing them success in their new
i field ~
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-09-01
THROWN FROM HORSE
Young Man Is Killed by II Fall Over
Animals Head

Arnold Norcc. a young man abou
IS years old. was killed Thursday ii
Spring Garden, ten miles west o.
italy. He was riding Il horse which
was running and the animal stopped
suddenly, throwing Young Norce over
its head He became entangled in
the bridlereins, the horse falling on
him \ physician was summoned.
who administered 10 his relief. but
To no avail The fall caused con
russion OF the brain, resulting in
complete paralysis. which was follow
ad by death.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-09-01
AN ESCAPED LuNATIC
A Nan Who Acted 0ueerIy Was Seen al
tnnis few Days Aao.

Ennis Texas, Sept l-An officer
from the Terrell asylum came here
one might this week on his way to
Mexia TO get an escaped luuatic who
had been captured there, and he
came back through here the next day.
taking the patient back to the asy-
lum at Terrell The officer stated
that three of his patients had es-
capped short tiuc before and the
other two had not been found. This
statement recalled peculiar circum-
stance which occurred here nearly
two weeks ago and 1t Is now believed
that one of the escaped patients has
been In Ennis
Ii Is learned that very early sun
day morning, August 10, a begrm
ed and disheveed white man went TO
the home of Mr. Taylor, who lives
north OF the old lake. and stated
=, >ot he had been trying to wash his
at the lake and had been bit
y a snake. and wanted 10 be
town to a physician. Mr..
as deeply moved by the
)rrible plight and readily CON
20 hurry the unfortunate man
IN n, and went at once to harness
- horse to be hitChed TO a buggy
~ re he got h ched up, however
kgS man had sank to the ground
,eyh was lifted to the gallery and DR..
: Itate OF this city was summoned by
Pphone DR.. Tate says he found the
man suffering as if in convulsions,
and unable to sit up. He examined
him. but found nothing to indicate
that he had been snake bitten.
The fellows arms and body had
been considerably scratched by Sriars,
seemingly several hours previous.
His clothes were wet and dirty. He
said he had been washing his clothes
and that he had left his money at
the lake. He had 81 and few nickels
in his pocket. and could give no clear
account of himself.
1t is learned that he lay there for
some time and then got up and wan
dered off toward the west. He came
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-09-01

The Houston and Texas Central
will have tickets on sale to Hous-
ton and Galveston Saturday, Sept. l.,
AT reduced rates. The round trip
fare from Waxahachie to Houston
will he s415 and to Galveston $40.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
DIRECT PRIMARY BILL

both of the big parties in this state
who are tired Of having party boss
es run caucuses and conventions
who will be glad of some whole
some woodworking direct primary
law" said the senator. 81 am 60
ing to make an effort to have in
corporated in our county platform
declaration favorable to the d.
rect primary. Then l shall appear
at our state convention and ask
the adoption of similar plank.
Whether I am successful in either
of these preliminary steps or not,
l shall introduce bill at the next
session of the legislature"
Senator Gum said that he had
not yet drawn proposed measure,
but he has been doing much think
ing and accommodating much in
formation regarding the provisions
of the primary laws of other states
notably of Minnesota, Wisconsin
and Mississippi. He also has in
mind many of the provisions of
the measure introduced into the
state senate last winter by the
late Senator Russell of Asotin.
Wehn the proper time comes, Sena-
tor Gum will draw his bill so as
to incorporate the best features of
existing legislation and also OF
measures which have failed, into
his bill for a direct primary for
Washington.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
Governor Cooling Makes Statement
Warning VelOspapernaen= -- attorney
Miller Says Mine Owners are Back of
Prosecution.

Orchard confessed that he got
$4,000 from the federation for the
assassination OF Steunenberg.
Attorney Miller for the defense
said this morning: The mine
owners are bending every energy
and spending unlimited money in
an effort to convict federation off,
Gals of the Steunenberg murder.
My clients are not in the slightest
danger and cannot be convicted
because they are not guilty. We
will not oppose extradition further
than to preserve our rights for a
higher court. We are glad to go
to trial and put the burden of proof
on the prosecution"
Mcfarland said: Il am abso-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26

grog shops on Sunday since the at
tempt to have the mayor impeach-
ed for not enforcing the city ordin-
ances. The league promised the
city officials and saloon men after
the impeachment proceedings had
been turned down, that the fight
had just begun. From today's pro-
ceedings, it is evident they intend
to make their promise good.
The league has selected the
most prominent saloon keepers and
hotel men in the city for their first
victims. If they can force the
closing up of these places the re-
mainder will be easy.
Members of the league, when
seen today, refused to be inter-
viewed as to their future course
or to tell the evidence the had
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
SWEAR TO WARRANTS

against the saloon men arrested.
The warrants were sworn out
before Justice Hinkle. The Judge
stated he was willing to give the
warrants il there was sufficient
evidence to convict. Those who
called upon the Judge we're: At
torney c. G. Pence, Fillmore Tan
ner, John Anderson, George w.
Odgers and w. D. Nichols.
The complaint against w. s.
Norman is sworn to by w. d. Mich
oils, who states that on Feb. %.
yesterday, Norman, in violation of
the law, kept open the bar at the
Hotel Spokane.
Jack Willomt was arrested on
complaint of c. G. Pence, the at.
torney for the league. He is &C
cused Of keeping open Jan. %.
Jacob Goetz and Harry Baer,
proprietors of the Occur d'Alena
saloon, are said to have been open
on Jan. %. Frank Atkinson sign.
ed this complaint with w. d. Mich.
oils as a witness.
Fillmore Tanner with ]. w. SAM
ders as a witness signed the conn
plant against Jimmie Durkin.
They allege that Durkins saloons
were both open on Jan. 20.
David Meismer is accused by J,
Anderson with having run h6
place on Sunday, Jan. %, in VIOLA
ton of the law.
The cases of these men VIII
probably be tried tomorrow morn
ing in Judge Hinkle's court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26

Dr. Blenk, who Is at present
bishop of Porto Rico, has been Sc
lected by the pope as the successor
Of the late Archbishop Chapelle,
who died heroically during the yell
low fever epidemic at New Orleans
last summer. Bishop Blenk was
born in New Orleans in 1867.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26

luteH sure Of conviction. I was
not more sure when | went into
court with the Molly Maguires.
have a confederation of Orchards
chief confession which leaves no
looptole of escape. We have suf-
ficieit evidence for indictments to
be laid before the grand jury this
week, but the rest will be reserved
for the trial"
None of the prisoners were TAX
en- to Caldwell today. The jury is
hearing evidence in other cases.
1t is expected to complete its work
today and take up the case against
Meyer, Haywood and others to-
morrow. Further privileges pro.
msed the prisoners in the peni-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
ORCHARD SAYS HE SLEW
STEUNENbERG FOR $4,000

Tertiary did not materialiZe. When
Attorney Miller called on his eli
ents he found the electric lights
taken from their cells and candles
substituted, Asked the reason,
Pettibone said: "To prevent US
from committing suicide"
Floyd B. Thompson. former I'M
der sheriff of Cripple Creek and
secretary of the Mine Owners as
ISOLATION is here 10 testify before
the grand jury. He says it gives
the greatest satisfaction among
mine owners that the cases devel-
oped in Idaho by which the West.
ern Federation officers will be
tried. 1t Is impossible to secure
a conviction in Colorado. The as
socia ton always secures members
on every jury empanelled. Thomp-
son says Orchards wife Is at In
dependence and denies the man
under arrest is her husband. She
claims the money alleged to have
been given him by Haywood for
blowing up the Independence de-
pot was furnished by her and that
her husband Is not a member of
the federation and innocent of
crimes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
USED KNUCKS
FOR PROTECTION

While fighting in front of the O..
X. saloon last night, ]. l.. Dolquist
was arrested and on being search
ed at the police station the officers
found ON him a pair of sharp point
ed metal knuckles and a loaded 81
caliber revolver. In the police
court today he claimed to be a
section foreman on one OF the
railroads and needed the knuckles
to protect himself from the men
under him. He was fined $50 and
costs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
MAY0RPR0CL AIMS
ARb0R DAY

Mayor Daggett this morning in
a proclamation set aside Saturday,
March 81. 1906, as arbor and clean.
ing day. The mayors document
follows:
1.-THE City Beautiful movement
has taken great hold upon the citi-
zens, and has proven not only
forward move to a healthful and
beautiful city, but a great adver-
tisement as well. 1t should have
the hearty cooperation of every
citizen in this city. In view of the
extremely unpleasant day on Nov.
IL, our last cleaning day, the re-
suits were astonishing.
I'VE will include in our spring
cleaning day also arbor day. at
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
(Scripps News Association.)

BOISE. Idaho. Feb. 26.-Floyd
Thompson, secretary of the Mine
Owners association. has arrived
from Cripple Creek. He says there
is pronounced exodus of miners
from there since the confession
The names Of those fleeing have
been secured. Newspaper men
were rounded up by Special Pro-
secutor Hawley in Governor Good
ing's apartments. Hawley said
any attempt on the part of CORE
spondents to secure Information
from witnesses before the grand
Jury would be attended with dire
consequences. Governor Gooding
admitted to those assembled that
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26

which time 1t is hoped that as well
as cleaning the city, many trees
will be planted. ach one should at
least plant one or more trees.
Il do hereby appoint Saturday.
March 81, 1906, as Cleaning and
Arbor day, and call upon the citi-
zens to clean their yards, alleys
and streets adjoining their homes
OF all rubbish. Also to plant one
or more trees or shrubs, either on
their own or neighboring property.
Il hereby set apart the hours
from 9 o'clock a. m. to 4 D. m. of
this date, when bonfires can be
built, with the restriction that they
be in the care Of some competent
person, and be 80 feet from any
building"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
1dO Enforcement Leagu@
erS Secure the Arrests OF
Prominent CQL00nmen
for Diolation OF Sunday
Closing Ordinance, Trial
UiH Occur TOMORROW.

w. S. Norman, one Of the
proprietors of the Spokane hotel.
Jack WiIImot, owner of the Will
mot saloon, Riverside avenue.
Jacob Goetz and Henry Baer,
owners of the Occur d'AIene sa-
loon on Howard street.
Jimmie Durkin, owner of two sa-
looms, one on Howard and one on
Sprague avenue.
David Meismer, owner Of sa-
loon on Spraeue avenue.
These are the six men who have
been or will be arrested this after
noon on complaint Of the Law En-
forcement league for violating city
ordinance 80, providing for the
closing Of saloons on Sunday.
This is the first move made by
the league in it's campaign to close
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
WILL MINE
IN ALASKA

Dick Meyers, Charlie Cowen and
Harry Yeager, three Spokane men,
have gone to Seattle where they
are to meet +. T. Bennett and 90
men and so to Alaska on an ex-
tended mining trip.
The men will take with them a
car load of horses. They will be
in command of Mr.. Bennett, who
is the mayor of Fairbanks. They
will remain in Alaska about three
years.
The machinery taken in by the
men will weigh about 10000 lbs.
Their first camping ground will be
Valdes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
BOND DISMISSED

Fl. L. Bond of Hillyard, charged
with violation of the liquor license
law, was today allowed to go free
by Judge Poindexter.
Bond was indicted last summer
but was not served with process
until five months had elapsed. The
court held that this constituted
sufficient reason, and ordered tho
case dismissed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
(Scripps News AssoclatiCn.)

NOME, Feb. 26. - The coal sup
ply has been cornered by the N.
w. Commercial company and the
John Sesnon company, who refuse
to sell for $50 a ton. The city
council has appealed to the war
department to secure coal from
Fort Davis. Situation serious.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
WHOLESALE
ARRESTS

|. w. Coushin, unknown to the
authorities, this afternoon sWore
out warrants for IS prominent
druggists and other business men
for keeping open on Sunday. II 10
probably counter move by the
saloon keepers. The warrants were
issued.
Coughlin also asked for the
arrest of General Manager Hunt
ington of the Washington Water
Power company, for selling tickets
and conducting lighting plant on
Sunday.