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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24

Washington aud Monroe were the
only presidents that served ia the
field during the revolution They
we're together at Trenton, where
Monroe, as a lieutenant VAS wound
ed Van Buren, was the first presi-
dent thar was not born a British sub
ject
Madison was the last surviving
sisner Of the constitution OF the
United States
jefferson was the first president
nominated by congressional caucus.
Garfield was the firs. president TO
make a political speech in foreign
tongue. German WAS used
Cleveland was the only president
to deliver his inaugural address ex-
tempore.
Fillmore made no inaugural
The bible on which Cleveland was
sworn in was presented to him by
his mother when he first started
out in life
W. H. Harrison was the Oldest
man elected to the presidency and
Roosevelt the Youngest.
Garfield was left-handed This
characteristic is noticeable in the
pose of Wards statue of him in
Washington
There was a remarkable coinci-
dence of events in the lives of Abra-
ham Lincoln and jefferson Davis IN
til each approached the climaCteric
of his public career Both were born
in Kentucky, Lincoln in 1909, Davis
in 1905. Both moved from their
native state in childhood. Davis be-
ing carried southwark, Lincoln to
the nOrthward. then so-caued In the
Black Hawk war GS32D. Davis was
o second lieutenant of the regulars,
Lincoln was a captain of volunteers.
Both began their political career al
the same period, 1S44. Davis being
then a presidential elector for Polk
and Lincoln being presidential cleo
tor for Henry Clay Both were elect
ed to congress about the same time.
lN45 and 1876; and-lastly, in the
parallel-in the same year and al
most the same day. they We're called
upon to preside over their respective
governments, Davis as president OF
the Confederate states, Feb. 3, 1861.
and Lincoln as president of the Union
states. March 1, 1S61.-From The
Spirit of IS.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24
big BOY" ARRESTED.
Little Bit" Weighing but Ninety Two
Pounds. Also Taken.

Dallas, Aug. Exchanged by war.
rant with highway robbery a negro
and negress, wanted in Pine Blu~f
Ark, were arrested here. The man is
known as Big Boy" and weighs 2S0
pounds and is feet 5 inches high and
built in proportion. He is an iron
molder by trade and is a regular San
dow. The woman is called Little
Bit and weighs ninety-two pounds.
On warrants the two are designated
as Clarence Thomas and Mirandy Bel
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24
BRNAN'S PHILIPPINES POLICY

Mr. Bryan's insistence upon I'M
loading the burdens and cutting
loose from the entanglements Incl
dent to our possession and control of
the Philippines is in full accord with
the anti-imperialism of the demo-
cratic platform of 1900. That was
declared TO be the paramount issue
Of his candidacy in the presidential
campaign of that year.
In one of his letters from the Phil
ippiues, printed in the Republic some
months ago, Mr.. Bryan fully outlined
his well-matured plan for restoring
self-goyerumenJ to the Fihpinos with
safety TO ourselves and fun justice
TO them.
I'm this plan it is not proposed that
We abandon The island altogether
Mr. BRYAN would retain all the naval
stations and cuaIiug stations which
may ue deemed necessary for our
naval and commercial operations FOO
fhs Orient
While .outuu- 600. military u.-
uua.uu ru These stations Es would
guarantee .H, Islander. .-ua ae.
-.s-..uu Do. .u. other nation. .ea..
.ua -Hem rH control .H,r own affairs
300 Ha.r aaH e.. .ad auns ...u
.l.. ..u..u.u. .....#nr. .. m..H.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24
III RE- MILK VALUE.

' ''.'''' p'. 'I'. Lives aI"
'' ""'.'F''' 'h on. american
.'' '" '' ny "''''.. raise 'h''IF
'''''. cue.
'. ."'h'''+
SNOW DID
7.''..
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24

The Enterprise Publishing Com
pany Is in ho wise responsible for
debts that may be contracted by en-.
Dloyes, nor viii we assume payment
OF such debts under any circum-
stances. Every employe of this Of
fc7 Is paid promptly for work done.
This Is 20 protect ourselves and the
selling public.-ENTERPR PUB
LISTING COMPANY, Per G. w.
Mcknight. Manager.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24
ORU M M ED OUT.
Made Leave While Bugle Corps Play,
The Rogue's March"

Austin, Aug. pa musician charg.
ed with using indecent language to
an officer was dishonorably discharg.
ed from the Louisiana National guard
After being found guilty by courtmar.
tiel trial he was Invested of his uni.
form and ordered to leave, the bugle
corps playing The R1gues March" as
he departed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24
"a T AL RUNAWAY.
r. l. 6ssham and Wife Jump From
Vehicle and Both Killed.

Hereford. Tex. Aug 24-While R.
L. Basham and his wife and Miss Lee.
a stenographer. and Mr.. Russell. a
young gentleman from Denton county.
were in carriage going to a picnic
near here the team took fright at an
automobile coming up from the rear.
Mr.. Basham and Wife jumped and were
killed. The other two also jumped
but were not dangerously hurt.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24

Have you paid your three dollar
street tax II not paid by August
81 it ~ill cost you $ 90 or Eve days
az the yit assessor and collector .
oi'lre on or before August 5 and pay
three dollars you nill save sa 90
Rrf7ar ssseeF that August g s. the last
dAy II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24
STRUCK BY BALL,
Young Man Named Whittenberq Sc
riousIy Injured at Austin.

Austin Aug Whittenberg. the
baseball player was seriously iniur.
ed by being struck on the head by a
pitched ball He was IN a precarious
condition Thursday night. having new
CT rcga!ncd ConsC business His recov
ery is exceeding doubtful His par.
-nts who live 81 Pecan Gap. Delta
county we.r summoned by wire
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24

All mat siNters IL not gold Some
things look very beautiful and goo
on the surface, but II YOU look int
them carefully ,hey are not What they
seem.
FOR instance, you may get lower
priced Plumbing than we do but Il.
you judge by merit. IL IL a deluaon.
snare. and unsatisfactory
We can give you the best value in
dollars and satisfaction you can gel
any where. You may. indeed. 60 q
great deal farther and fare q great
deal worse
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24

Any erroneous reflection upon the
character, standing or reputation of
any person, firm or corporation that
may appear in the columns of the
Daily Light will be gladly corrected
1pon its being brought TO the atten-
ton of the management.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24

Obituaries, resolutions of respect,
cards of thanks-all matter not
NEWS-will be charged for at the
rate Of > cents per line Poetry at
double price
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-08-24

Every sack guaran-
teed. Ask your gro
Ger for OUR Flour
and take no other
kind.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
SEA GOING BIRDS.

a writer In the London Outlook points
out that no birds cross deep. oven N mar
row, seas. The narrow Madagascar strait
Is impossible 20 birds though the north
pass from the Nile 10 the shores OF Nor
folk. though neighboring islands I'm an
archipelago may show no common stock
All birds. with the possible exception cf
the sparrow. are stirred 10 movement by
different causes--wind. weather. food
the bullying of parent and other birds
Birds of prey drive or their young Mar
tins love familiar caves. Successive ra-
vens have built on the same ledge for n
century The longer passages are only
made tNtr shallow seas that once were
land ard when once a Journey Il a,sde
the memory is strong enough TO usge 4
repetition. The change Of home then he.
comes not fashion. but an inherited
haDit.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
PORCH COMFORTS.

Wicker furniture seems best adapted.
Neither rain nor sun has any appre-
ciable effect on It's beauty.
Pretty effects are obtained by staining
the wicker
Natural hickory, while rustic-looking
and attractive is heavy and cumbersome
TO move
The well-furnlshed piazza contains
roomy, comfortable settee. with broad
arms for magazines and books
ON the floor are Japanese fibre rugs.
A four-fold denim screen TO protect
from drauehts Is useful.
There should he several big. roomy
armchairs with cushions.
small table. for books and papers
and for serving tea, will be found al
most a necessity.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
HESSIANS PLOT
CONTINUED from Page one1


Already plans are under way for the
by high handed methods at the ballot box
10 defeat the honest and reputable Demo
Gratis by the voting OF noaters. who at
the polls will support the Republican tick
ct
"The details OF these plans have not
vet been given out: but the trusted ones
will hear something at Sundays outing
Alderman Dunn OF Ward will speak for
his ward. 1t is announced.
This shows the type Of independence
that my neighbors I'm Ward 10 stand for.
Dunn has never moved. save as his dicta-
tor promised he should move. He was
asked I'm behalf Of the laboring men OF
the city and Of the Young Mems Demo-
cratic club TO present resolution at the
board meeting requesting the board OF
canvassers and registration 20 visit the
different ward rooms Of the city. so vot-
ers might register without loss OF time.
"He introduced the resolution all right.
but said not n work when fellow ma D.
chinisi. moved its reference to commit
tee. nor did he even vote against refer
ence
Timothy r. Molloy. the member Of the
board OF canvassers and registration. who
was at one time n Democrat. Is another
~ the speakers.
"He ioined the other members Of the
board In turning down the plumbers
unions request that the Office where he
draws a fat salary should be kept open
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19

the night that there was n public hearing
at city hall In which the labor people
were vitally interested
Though not announced as a speaker.
that representative Of independence who
Is running the Colt campaign, am as
sured. will say n few words of encoura ge-
ment oh. n will he fine bunch
Am l forgetting the police? you ask
Well no. hut ! guess some OF them are
launching their Jobs. and don't believe
the president Of the liquor dealers asso-
citation either will make any extended re
marks.
MY friend O'Neill will let Dunn do his
talking, though how much ONeill has
done for the party since he grabbed the
chairmanship would be interesting fairy
tales generally are.
Things will be different this fall from
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
RIVERSIDE
District Deputy Macc'ane Ex-
amines Books Of Riverside
Lodge, K. Of P.

Riverside lodge. Knights OF Pythias,
met last evening. and among those pres
ent was District Deputy Grand Chancsl-
lor Walter s. Macclane. who examined
the books and records OF the lodge, and
found them in a correct condition At
the conclusion OF the meeting short ad-
dresses were made by Chancellor Com
mander Walter Welles, Deputy Grand
Chancellor Macclane. Past Grand Chan
cellor Levi s. Winchester and others.
The speeches were followed by a Dutch
supper. prepared by Brother Frank Ham
mond and IL proved most toothsome.
The books OF the lodge showed that
during the past six months that gain
had been made In finances.
Olney Thornton, who left some time
ago for San Francisco. writes that he
landed there safe and sound. and is con-
tented with his lot He says he thinks
II doubtful about his ever returning to
Riverside again His letter is so rosey
that his son and his wife talk OF going
20 the golden city.
Mrs. Hanlon reported TO Patrolman
knight last evening that two easy chairs
had been stolen from the veranda OF her
residence on Narragansett avenue
The outing OF the Congregational
church at Seaconnet today was n great
success. and the capacity OF the boat was
taxed.
workmen broke ground for the laying
OF double track from Maple avenue
through the square this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
HEN THIEVES
VERY ACTIVE IN
CENTRAL FALLS

Complaints are being made to the po-
lice about the work OF hen thieves In
this section. one man named schofield
reports that his coop was invaded last
Saturday night and about 40 OF the fowls
were carried away. other persons living
IN the vicinity OF fremont and High
streets report that they have lost mems
on several occasions and the police VIII
attempt 10 locate the thieves.
INSTALLED OFFICERS.
James Hiscox lodge. Knights and La
ng at which time the recently elected
officers were installed. These onicers are
as follows: Protector, Della j. Roberge'
vice protector. Annie Duteau; chaplain,
FSsnum. IsSsn IN guide guide Peter Peter Moran; sentinel
Eva Desmarais; guardian, Clara 81
In addition 20 the visitors mentioned
there were present j. Irving Davis anu
Games Hiscox. the latter being the father
OF the lodge. and for whom II was named e',
One candidate was initiated and sew
eral matters OF routine nature dis-
posed Of
AT the close OF the business collation.
was served. and this was followed py
epeechmaking and a program or muslcal
and literary selections.
HELD FIRST ANNUAL MEETING.
The fret annual meeting OF the Police
Relief association was held yesterday al
"a
time a number OF committees made re
ports, showing that the financial condi-
tion OF the association was I'm good shape.
IL was reported that there would be a
ball held under the auspices OF the asso-
citation I'm Colonial hall on the evening oil
STILL HAVE THE LIQUORS
The police seem TO be having a great
deal OF trouble TO get rid OF a quantity
OF liquors which were taken In rald
which was made some time ago. AZ the
rnid ri
John Duteau was selling them illegally,
and they were brought to the police sta
ton Later the court failed 10 hnd Du.
teau guilty OF the charge brought against
him, but in the meantime a petition ask
ing that the liquors be forfeited had been
filed. and II was necessary 10 nave
hearing IL had been claimed at the hear
ing that the liquors were the property of
a certain club. and the decision or the
court In the case was such that no other
decision regarding the LIQUORS could a wr,a
UP for settlement yesterday but none OF
the members of the club were present,
and the matter again went over.
ANOTHER BALL GAME.
II would apear that the game Of ball
which was played a week ago between
the police team and another made up OF
clerks OF this city was not entirely sat
isfactory TO the participants. and plans
have been made for another game TO be
''@' on BASEBALL GROUNDS.
II has been decided that the band con-
cert 10 be given by Fay's Second Regi-
ment band under the auspices OF the
Manufacturers outlet company Will
come of on Thursday evening OF next
week on the 81. Georges baseball
trai location and will probably attract
large crowd.
WENT TO ISLAND PARK.
The members OF the Embury Methodist
Sunday school went on an excursion to
Island Park yesterday. There was a
large party who made the trip and
pleasant day was enjoyed,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
WHAT BABOONS DO.

said Thomas Asbaldistone OF johannes
burg. there are balloons which carry
into practical operation the doctrines OF
Dr. Osler. These simians have no earth
~ use for the aged OF their own tribes,
and when ono OF their kind gets too old
to help himself the rest ostracize him
completely, neither tolerating his society
nor helping TO sustain lifes
Never was there an exhibition OF such
cold-hlooded indifference as these bah
yans show 10 their helpless old. one OF
our scientific men who had made n study
OF this phase OF their life told me that
I'm this treatment Of the aged by tho
baboons the theory OF Darwin was vim
dlcated. and that there need he no fur
ther search OF the missing link f"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
MIGHTY INTRICATE.

] married a widow who by her first
husband had daughter. with whom my
father ca widower) fell In love and whom
he married. So my father became my
son and at the same time my daughter
became my mother. Then my wife had a
child tboyl, who became the brother OF
my father and at the same time my
uncle. because he was the brother of my
mother. Then the wife of my father
had a child (also a boy), who became at
the same time my brother and my grand
my wife became my grandmother, be-
cause she was the mother OF my fathers
wife, and / was also her grandchild. and,
as the husband of grandmother of
somebody is necessarily the grandfather
of this somebody. ! became my own
grandfn ther.-New York Times.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
CUMBERLAND
Daughters Of St. George Elect
Board Of Officers. death Of
Mrs. Catherine MCGundg|e

At a meeting OF the Daughters of st.
George. which was held last evening in
odd Fellows hall, the following officers
were installed: President Emma Lord,
vice president, Elizabeth Jones: secretary,
Hannah Davis treasurer, Edith Davis
recording secretary. Florence Davis; first
conductor, Emma Slater; second conduc-
tor, Emma Thornley,: chaplain. Hattie
Gee: inside sentinel. Alice Andrew. AZ
ter the installation a social hour was en-
joyed by the members and visitors.
CHEF ON VACATION.
Chief OF Police Classy started yester-
day on his annual vacation OF ten days
and during his absence Officer Landy will
eb the acting chief.
TO HAVE CLAMBAKE
The members OF the Quality club are
planning for another clambake TO take
place next Sunday. These affairs are held
several times each summer and they have
thus far proved very enjoyable for those
who attend them.
MRS McGUNNAGLE DEAD.
Mrs Catherine McGunnagle. one of the
oldest of the Irish residents Of this Sec
ton, died yesterday at her home in VAL
ley Falls. She had been i'll for SOME
little time and the death was not unex-
pected. The deceased had lived in this
town for about 40 years. coming here
when Valley Falls was but a small viii
lage. SheI caves four sons. all of whom
are engaged in the drug business.
CRICKET CLUB MET.
There was meeting of the Lonsdale
Cricket club held last evening at the
home OF DIR Woodhead on Broad street
and at this meeting arrangements were
made for the game which Is to take place
with the Providence team next Saturday.
To HAVE BAND CONCERT
Arrangements have been made for the
band concert to be given by Fay's Second
Regiment band. under the auspices of the
Manufacturers Outlet company OF Prov
idence, on Mayhower field. In this town,
tomorrow evening. An interesting pro-
gram will he given and as the concert is
to be entirely free II will no doubt at
tract a large crowd
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
No Offense Intended
Providence Morning Tribune. July II.
OBJECTION RAISED TO
BEER ADVERTISEMENT.
Combination of Monk and Glass
of Beer in Local Ad.
Arouses Protest.

The picture OF a monk wearing a cross
beer has stirred TO strenuous objections
a goodly section OF the Catholic people
OF the city. The picture has been mad
vertently used as an advertisement for
requests are to be made TO the company
10 avoid this wounding OF the religious
sensibilities OF quite proportion of the
citys population.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
to effect a Quick Sale
PROVIDENCE, ". 7.

last fail or the one previous. There will
he no orders 10 stand by Dunn at any
cost or to arrest men In Wards l and 10
for simply insisting on their rights"
Are you so sure Of that" broke in the
reporter.
II am pretty certain. for the breach be-
tween the man who sat at the htaring'
and the man who II showing them in
England what n good FIRST class Rhode
Islander looks like has been growing Wild
er and wider"
Would II not be we'll TO have a law
similar TO that In New York. making Il
impossible for a police official, high or
low 10 hold Office in political organiza.
tion7" asked the reporter. who had not
the same confidence in the future as his
friend.
1T would, decidedly" was the reply.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
THE BLACK MARIA"

BLACK Maria" Is a familiar term, with
an origin more or less mysterious. IL has
been suggested that Maria" really rep
resents the old word ''marinsted," which
meant transported or married" 4" n slang
expression formerly applied TO persons
chained or handcufred together on the
way 10 iail. But more attractive is the
story that In tho old colonial DAYS gi-
gantic and brawny negress kept n sail
ors boarding house at Boston and fire.
uuently lent her strength to the cause OF
law and order once she took three sail
ors 10 the lookup unsssisted. send for
Black Maria." II is said. became a yegu-
lar way Of limiting that man ought TO
be iailed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
Reduced Rate to Block Island Thursday

On Thursday. July 10. special excursion
tickets. good for the day only. will be
sold from Providence to Block Island and
Return. via the steamer New Shoreham,
at the low rate Of 75 cents; half ticket 40
cents Number OF Tickets sold will be
limited
The New Shoreham will leave Provi-
dence from Wharf foot Transit street
east de. at 9:20 a. m. Returning, will
be due Providence at 7l5 p. m.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
SAVED HIS FOOT.

John Greene, who for many years was
employed at G.. b. Arnold's coal yard on
Plainfield street. but who is now an in
mates OF the Soldiers Home at Togus
Me, and who has been spending short
furlough with friends here. returned to
his home this morning A few years ago
he mad the misfortune to have one of his
feet frozen and for time II was thought
1t would be necessary to amputate II and
portion of the leg. but happily the foot
was eventually saved.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-19
DIES OF APPENDICITIS.

Dora Daley OF Allen street. River
Point. who was taken TO the Rhode ISL
and Hospital Tuesday TO be operated upon
for appendicitis. was unable 10 survive
the effects OF the operation and died at
the hospital Tuesday evening at o'clock.
The operation had been deferred too long,
Il is asserted
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-01-26
AMT Thai The TRUTH!

Another obstacle to the Farmer ;
Union is the owning of more thah
1eO acres of land, and when you oppose
living price for labor, then farm
owners kill the goose that lays the
golden egg. Well-paid labor pays
Cease the big acreage, whose eho''
nous crops demand the work OF ne
eroes and Mexicans, and enace 'he
renter from cur agricultural system
and then we can live at home ano
hoard at the same place, and educate
ourselves and our children ana 60
.operate in mutual system Oh prom
and pleasure above the sordld graiVei
and life will be worth living.-ChaS
H. Jones, in Farmers journal