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Daily Kennebec journal., 1907-11-14
The Banquet.

The banquet was held in A. Q. L. W.
hall last evening, commencing at-s +. NJ.
and was one of the most pleasing events
of the annual session of 1907. The caterer
was F.. Fl. Goodrich and covers were laid
for 100. Music was furnished by Rackliff's
Orchestra. Grace was said by Rev. L.
II. Clarke. pastor Of the Gardiner bap-
tist church.
When the menu had been thoroughly
discussed the post prandial exercises fol-
lowed with President Gilbert. who was
in his usual happy mood, acting very ac-
ceptably as POSTMASTER. He said If the
fruit growers hadn't right to be hap
DIV where should one look for happiness.
Mayor Will G. Atkins spoke in re-
sponse to the toast THE City of Gardi~
ner." The mayor told several wcll-chos
on stories which kept the banqueters in
excellent humor. President Warren S.
Whtmore spoke for the Gardiner Board
OF Trade. extending n hearty welcome to
the visitors. He spoke briefly OF the cul-
tiva:ion of the grape frui. and orange in
the tropics and said if the same amount
of money was spent here in the cultiva-
ton of the apple as was spent in the
tropics in the cultivation Of the grape
fruit and orange the results would be
| far greater financially.
Secretary Knowlton of the State Pomo-
| logical Society responded to the toast.
"Our Society and It's Work. He alluded
to the previous meeting of the society 30
years ago in Gardiner and spoke Of the
progress made in fruit culture since that
| time. He spoke Of the cordial invitation
and the cordial reception the society re-
ceived at the hands of the people of the
city Of Gardiner and the Gardiner Board
Of Trade He spoke Of the hearty Coop
| Grafton and assistance which the MEM
| bers Of the press had given the society in
the annual meeting.
Other speakers were John Berry. the
local representative Of The Associated
Press. who spoke in behalf OF the press
/ and its relation to fruit growing; T. l..
! Kcnney Of South Hero. VT. president of
| the Vermont Horticultural Society; A. A.
HiNon. secretary of the Worcester Coun-
ty Horticultural Society; Edwin Fl. Bur
| lnGame Of Providence. r. T., represent
| ing the Rhode Island Horticultural So
ciety: John w. Clark of North IIadley,
| Mass. representing the Massachusetts
Fruit Growers Associations: Wilfred
Wheeler of Concord. Mass, chairman Of
| the fruit committee Of the Massachusetts,
| Horticultural Society; Robert Fl. Gartli-
n"r. Esq. of Gardiner: F. w. Thorpe OF
the Maine Farmer. who spoke for the
| agricultural press of Maine. and Prof W.
ID. Hurd who spoke for the University
Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1907-11-14

DR.. G. NJ Twitchell of the Maine
Farmer was much in evidence about
the exhibits during the day. The query
vas made Of him by the Journal re-
porter as to what he thought Of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1907-11-14
New York Money Market.

New York, Nov. l..
Prime mercantile paper nomnaly at
to 10 Tor cent
Sterling exchange irregular at 4S6n iSf. -
for demand and at nominal for 6a-day
hills.
Commercial bills nominal.
Bar silver 5Si.
Mexican dollars 4GH.
Government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds Irregular
Money on call firm, SGf!2 per cent, last
Daily Kennebec journal., 1907-11-14

change has been made in the pro-
gram Of Thursday evening. Owing to
tn" inability Of Miss Marston Of Mon
mouth to be present her place on the
program will be taken by Prof. Fred
Card Of Sv'vania. Penn, formerly OF
New Jersey
Daily Kennebec journal., 1907-11-14

There is nothing nicer to have in the
larder than a few cans Of Argo Red
Salmon. just the thing for unexpected
company.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1907-11-14

ToniOrroW's program will be as follows:
MORNING.
Annual Meeting, A. NJ.
Election Of Officers.
10 A. M.
Reception Meeting.
The State Agricultural Department.
Hon a. ". Gilman. Commissioners
Of Agriculture, FoXcroft
The Grange Cooperative Company,
". 4. Gupill. Tnpsham, Treasurer
ROUND TABLE.
The Size Of the Apple Package:
Tho Barrel F. II. Morse, Waterford
Discussion opened by
j.. p. Cummings, Portland
Dicussion opened by
A Maine Cranberry Fog, ' "s =
G. y. Libbey. Gardiner
AFTERNOON.
Delegates Meeting.
Report of Committee on Resolutions.
Dr. Geo. VI. Tuitchen, Auburn
Discussion
Nilfred Wheeler. Concord, Mass,
Chairman Com. on Fruits. Mass.
Hort Society.
r. l.. Kinney. South Hero. w.. Presi-
dent of Vermont Horticultural So
A. 4 Hixon Worcester. Mass. Sec
retalv Worcester Comfy Horticul-
tural Society.
Edwin Fl. Burlingame. Providence,
r. l., representing r. l. Horticulture
nj Society.
John w. Clark North Hadley. Mass,
representing Mass. Fruit Growers
Association.
EVENING.
Music
Romance cf a Maine Fruit Town.
Miss Nellie f.. Marston. Monmouth
Music
Insects. Birds and Fruits.
Prin. w. l.. Powers Gardiner
ATnSic
Daily Kennebec journal., 1907-11-14

exhibit and how it compared with
other years. Dr. Twitchcll declared il
to be ore Of the best in quality ever
put up by the State society. While
there may have been larger exhibits
rever was the color and quality as
good. In fact the visitors from other
New England states are enthusiastic
over what they are seeing in Johnson
hail. Those who fail to look over this
rich collie ction Of fruit. win miss !, les
son Of what Maine orchardists are do
ing. Perhaps the most important part
Of the program is that relating to pack
ing. grading and branding Of Maine
fruit. This subject was placed in the
hands Of DR. Twitchell to secure CO.
operation on the part Of New England
sociticS and this afternoon the result
Of his efforts will be realized in the
joint conference Of all the New Eng
land states looking to united and con-
certeG action.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS,
Mrs. Eratcher Files Damage suit
Against the ksty railroad.

Mrs Lula Bratcber. acting for
herself and three minor children, has
filed suit In the district court against
the Missouri Kansas 4 Texas rail
road company of Texas for damages
in the sum OF $50, ,ooa The suit is
based on the death of the plaintiffs Is
husband. II 8. Bratcher. who was
Killed by southbound passenger
train al the street car crossing De
ccmber IA The details of the acct
dent are well known to the public
Bratcher was a driver for the Waxa-
hachie Street Railway company and
WAS returning to the city from trip
TO the university when the accident
occurred While crossing the track
OF The Katy his car was struck by Il
southbound passenger train and
completely demolished Bratcher and
the mules he was driving were in
stan'ly killed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
,s,pa>>.> snh >p~ ur,t-
They Want Hiu stsgssstnsssi Agsns
usrs fa. tiss tsfaxes~ alley

TAc Officials ~ The TSinisr and
ufa gus Valley Faslruaa vl{l 3s asksd
to #ppulnt 4 EeamAu aatnf fnr
yhe road in WRxahacbjr This ~.
assss sili SO 20 h officials lu the
form 81 getlEion whleh wap circn
listed te@terAay and today foF sigma.
tare4 The p4titiou was firsi present
aa 20 be shippers ~ ths cit> and aE-
trg thdt signatures had beea secuf.
"a othvg friends os M Redmau weF"
elgeu as opportunity 80 endorse him
FOR the agency of The Roll Weeyil
Route The action Of Mr Ecdmnn s
frlenas meets with his approval. and
he will make formal application Tor
The position one day this ~eeb A.
the road will soon reach this city II
Il expected that the appointment OF
an agent viii be made at an early
date.
Mr. Rcdman r. a good railroad
man aud is quite competent to dis
charge the duties OF agent creditably
and efficiently. He came 20 Waxaha
chic about three years ago 20 accept
81 position with the Katy as cashier,
aud is now holding the same position
- ith the Houston and Texas Central.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13

II. euuAte gom n&tstoGsrs ~. a.
rsousls considering she proposition
~ uAhtnx a change Ia ghe eswfem 81
providing lsKhts fog tae cogsf houa.
NJ this term Ut the court The eorn nsssia.
sianers sr~ discussing The advisable
~ ~ Installing ab acets isrm gaH
pgAa' for III. purpose of furnishing
lights for all tbs offices aud soart
roonsn The osps ase foe lighting iat
courthouse amounts tn about Iloa
pef month. and ihe snsn nullasioRers
believe that the cuusty can provide
itS o~n plant and furnish all sh.
lights necessary for much le&A aanl
The eoat Of installing an aretylene
gas plant ana maintaining Ii Il nuw
being considered
The court has ordered that I .U0p
be transferred from the general
county tu the jurx fuad
/, was ordered that the SALARIES Of
ali ex-officio officers ramnin the
same
Special elections wegp ordered for
school districts Nos Sc. 50 and G5.
In the first named district the prop
ositon Of ievyine TAX OF Sc on the
sleo worth of property will bs voted
on, while in the other two the
amount of tax wanted is 80 CENTS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
sHDsst.b II THI AGENT


Information has been received
from tse headquarters ot the kssy
In Dallas shai John u George naA
b.-eu appointed aEeat for The rtsaa
10 this city AZ sadllor iof the Gem
pany Arrived fhis morning 90 check
up the book and install Mr. George
m agent For several aaaa past Mt
George has been acting in the eapac
rs ST temporary agent. aud the an
nouasensai of bis appointment To
IN. position permanently was RE-
c"iyed YsAlerday morning MY,
George has hssen With thr katy sey.
crai years, and is well known In
railroad circles. For the past two or
three years he has been connected
With the freight department of the
road in this city
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
MANY LIVES ARt LOST


BLOCK Island II Feb Is \
u@rIne disaster ~tth appalling loss
nj life saa cntagilns Suffering almost
t-yond the limit ut buuaan eusut
aaos came TO ngkt yesterday whnn
> ilfeboai Of thc Joy l.lnt steamer
E-arehrnont. bound from Providence
10 Sew York, driftrd into Hiogk Is
land The i.archmont had been Ia col
,isiet with the three fnaStec schoon-
er Harry knoslton and sank within
aaf n boar after the accident
In the boat were several bodies OF
~ long hours OF exposure 10 a death
dealing temperature In the boat
also were eleven tnsn whose suffer
iugs were no intense that they seem
"a ob,iyious to the fact that relief
aas III their midst and that they had
escaped only by virtue Of their abili-
y to withstand the rigor OF zero
weather In an open boat ~ sea,
The boat brought n tale Of disas-
-er that has rarely been equaicd In
New England waters and ii is beliey-
"a that when the final count is made
It will be found thai not less than
$50 lives were lost
Following closely in the wake OF
the solitary life boat came bodies.
life boats and RATS cast upon the
beach by angry waves.
Owing to the condition Of the sur
,ivors it was impossible to get from
hem an estimate of the loss of life.
From rs to lou went TO their death.
and at a late hour last night 1t was
believed that the latter figures are
nearest correct
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
EON KILLS INTRUDER.
In Defense of His Mother Nonth
shoots MEXICAN

Marlin, Tex, Feb i2-~At otto.
north OF Marlin, a i2year-old boy
used shot gun with fatal effect on
a Mexican the other evening. The
boy, Culberson Bradshaw. son of
Lee Bradshaw was NJ home with his
mother and smaller children when
the Mexican attempted to enter the
house. disregarding orders from the
lady to leave the premises The boy
then came TO his mothers assistance
in the manner stated. The shot took
effect in the Mexicans face and
head and his neck was broken. The
boy has been placed under nominal
bond. The husband and father was
absent from home. The Mexican s
name was Juan Gussman
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
LIQUOR SHIPMENTS STOPPED.
Express Companies VIII No Longer
Handle {. q. u. Packages

o. Beseler, agent Ior the Ameri-
can Express company. and J.. K.
Campbell, agent for the Wels-Fargo
Express company, have received in
structions from their respective su
perintendents to make no more de-
liveries OF G. o. d. shipments OF
whisky These instructions apply to
goods now on hand. This action OF
| the express companies is in compli
anee with new law enacted by til,
ipresent legislature and approved b,
Governor Campbell yesterday This
law leyies an occupation tax OF
S5, 900 to the state upon express COM
panies for each office where they de-
liver Intoxicating liquors on the c.
TO- d. plan, and authorizes the coun-
ties and towns to each levy tax OF
$500. making total OF $4,000
in all on each such office.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
Girl sURNS TO DEATH
vx> pkyme II k2u vAea fi1at> sfslt
Osi 10 ne Alruftue.

Abileu.. Tes. F.b IS n.a
sage was received here Yesterday
marniHe from rososi. small to~u
in this euants stating that fire
occurred near there Sunday after
noon on tAe place Of Iim Nichols that
resulted In the ioss ~ the lIfr Of lts,
l-yeaT-oid daughter. serious iuiury
90 her 7-year-oid brother and tho
destruction Of large barn and con.
tents The children pere playing III
the barn when ;he flames were DIS,
covered
sir Nichols vas in BAIRD At the
time and Mrs Nichols ran TO the
burning structure and succeeded in
saving the little boy but was was un-
able 10 rescue the girl The barn was
fillcd with a large quantity OF feed
stuffs and has continued To burn
and today there Is only large heap
nf fire and ashes and the heat pre-
vents search Tor the body of the
child.
There is no doubt that she has
been entirely consumed by the fire.
The parents are almost frantic with
grief. The little boy win recover
from his injuries.
The property loss amounts to sew
eral thousand dollars. How the fire
originated has not been learned.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
Hou's This :.

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by Hairs Catarrh
Cure
+. J. CHENEY 4 co, Toledo. O
We, the undersigned. have known
f. j. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions aud fin
ancially able TO carry out any obli-
cations made by his firm
Walding, kinnan q Marvin.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. O.
HANS Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system
Testimonials is sent free Price Ta
cents per bottle. Sold by AN drug
gists
Take HONS Family PMS for con-
stipation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
TEXAS COMPANY PIPE LINE
Work Begun ut Tulsa and Will he
Pushed Rapidly.

Dallas. Tex, Feb. 12--Parties
who reached Dallas today from Tul-
sa, Okla, say the Texas company be-
gan Monday the active construction
of it's pipe line from Tulsa TO Hous-
ton via Dallas.
Four gangs of men were put to
work distributing pipe.
Red River will be reached in 80
days.
Oil will be pumped from Tulsa to
Houston and Beaumont by october
/. The line is expected to be com
pleted as far as Dallas by July l.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
PRESIDENT TURNER GOES EAST
VII. Spend About Two Weeks in
Pennsylvania and New York.

Dr.. \. f. Turner, president of
Trinity University. left this after
noon at 3 O'Clock for somewhat ex-
tended eastern trip. In connection
with the trip he will attend the semi
annual meeting of the executive com
mission of the an-Presbyterian Al
lance to be held in Pittsburg, Pa.
He will also spend some time in Phil
deliver two lectures at Cumberland
University. Lebanon, Tenn. DR.. Tur-
ner expects to return within fort
night.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
TRINITY \ HkALD~ VALLEY
RAILROAD

The committee TO secure the l1ghl
OF way through the city OF Waxa-
hachie. for the Trinity and Brazos
Valley Railroad. has selected and
appointed 7. +. Thompson to col
lect all outstanding obligations due
on subscription.
The committee is now. and has
been for several months, paving in
terest on money borrowed to com
piete this work
Mr. Thompson is instructed TO in
sist on the immediate payment ot
these unpaid notes that the commit
tee may finish its work and make
final report.
Mr.. Thompson S office is upstairs
In the Citizens National Bank build
ing. See him at once and take VI
your note and oblise
THE COMMITTEE,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13

J. r. Dearing and Mrs. May Lou
bearing were united in marriage this
afternoon by Justice Mcknight. This
is the second matrimonial venture
for the contracting parties. After
their first marriage they lived to-
gether as husband and wife four or
five years and then separated. At
the last term of the district court
they were granted a decree of di-
NOrCe.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13

The city marshal of Hubbard City
arrived in the city this morning 10
lake charge Of Bush Roger, the ne
gro who was arrested near Howard
Monday night by Deputy Sheriff
Godfrey Roger is wanted in Hill
county on a charge of murder and
vas taken back to Hubbard City to-
day by the officer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
County Court Suits.

The following suits have been filed
in the county court:
r. J. Cole VS.. f. ". Wallace, debt.
=. c. Vickery rs. y. b. Feagins, er
al, debt.
NAPLES Platter Grocery company
VS. r. ] Moore ct al, debt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13

The Trinity and Brazos Valley Of
ticials announce two new appoint
ments. effective Feb. IA. G. c. Lewis
formerly of the Frisco system, has
been appointed commercial agent
with headquarters AT Houston and
H. G. Maggard has been appointed
contracting agent with headquarters
at Houston.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13

New York. Feb. 13.A-Four per
sons We're killed at a railroad cross
ing on the Long Island railway in
Long Island city yesterday when a
train struck funeral coach and
smashed it. Three occupants OF the
| coach were instantly killed and one
died on the way to the hospital
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13

sam Gratian. Major Dunlsp sud
Iudxs Dunlap will make the season
20 Isos az IN. Danlsp farm In North
Waxahashie. three blocks north n
hc punli, sshoai building az .nd ~
Brown street For further particular
as.. gnFis~ a FleIninE 80
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
Unlawful Use of state Lands

Austin, Feb. I3-The attorney
general yesterday filed suit in the
district court here against D. Hart
for the recovery of $40. $50 for the
alleged unlawful use of 1l6 sections
of state school lands situated in Val
verde and Terrell counties.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
S.h.s,i TaN Election at Royce

IN election held at Boyce Mondal
to determine whether or not an ad
ditloual tax Of 90 cents on the 400
worth OF property shall be- levied for
the purpose of maintaining a nine
months school term MAS carried b.
"a unanimous vote In favor ~ the
tax
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
Aged Negro a Suicide.

Lockhart, Tex, Feb. 13.-Adam
Mitchell, a negro about IS years Of
age. committed suicide here Mon
day night by cutting his throat
with a razor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13
Special Announcement Regarding
the National Pure Food and
TIruu Law

We are pleased TO announce that
Folcy's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not al
fected by the National Pure Food
and Drug law as it contains no OPT
ates or other harmful drugs, and We
recommend it as a safe remedy for
children and adults. B. W. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13

4 frw- rsstr 90 n. TAacn~r-s Liver aac
slo-si Syrup oil e~ s~n; a. any r~sss~r Of
uass pst<z ~so ~t3 srl.r To the rhsie>
u siscs-~ Co. ChAx.Aax-sxA Tear
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13

I'll Paso, Feb l3.-J $. Harrison
who came here from sulphur Springs
house had everything stolen from
him even his clothing.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-13

Tonight iK regular meeting night
for Hook and Ladder company
uii attendance is desired. nusinesf
uf Importance Refreshments
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
MOST SERIOUS PROBLEM.

Gov Cummin recent statement President
strongest candidate presidency again calls
the attention of the public how hard consider the president
outside of his present position
Most of those who will have the settlement of the
who will be the president of the United States have
voted for other for president and hard realize
that there anyone on job speak Certain
grow this subject of the president succeeding
himself March They claim that should he the
nomination his party that his reputation not his char
would be seriously injured STILL there is another of the
of president he would be again
candidate made Just after the election night
Men always be closely holden promises made dur
ing periods of great excitement The president mpuve times
and does far things we'll than otherwise He could
have known what the circumstances of the might be when
the campaign about hence his concerning his
future candidacy not wise very binding
There charge made and could be honestly made that he
booming himself will boom himself for nomination he
is again named it will be due action his part
OF necessary government the United
there who believe that would be safer
the ocaed Roosevelt policies the bitter end with the
broad views certain subjects be denied Some folks fear
president given the time fully develop them Then there
some wo while they believe in the constitution of the United
States recall that the the Roman people and there
theory really constitutional government have yet
through of rulers became pretty personal affair." this
government of the greatest of the ancient empires
Now there be real good done by who beral
cpets the constitution believe giving the chance
Most of these people, we'll other rational do
presidents who will closely follow
pretaons In other words there feeling that things
they should be and would be well the plans Of the present
but that would be mighty dangerous sail through the
the future under other captain than Roosevelt without
the old compass
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
KEEP COOL.

Keeping trouble art keeping cool when
the mercury is in the COS is also art ,lgf
You may not think SO, but Is just the same!
In the first place. great portion of comfort during the
seamng hot days of the depends temper keep this
control you feel half uncomfortable display
temper blood flow quickly and what
it the result-bodily heat, of course.
with turkish towel to the blood to
circulating thus Let your be rubbed and
will up, too, and of course in the summer
Unquesonably the who best stands the
weather is he she who doesn't fuss and fret ume and
who at least tries mind look upon the bright side Of
things
Next keeping the question of food and drink
To overload ones digestive bad enough but
in the summerwe in doing takes the biggest of risk
You take vacation and your brain also your legs and
arms-why the stomachf
dnker taking might
desperate.
Then there the dressl This very important Don't
dark goods than necessybac attracts heat white
reps it. Many have been recently heard laugh Mark Twain
beg pardon it's Doctor Twan because he white almost
continually in the
But the Doctor is rghtl
If of dress in white there would
OF faces and fewer continual kicks as to the heat
Don't worryl
This Is another thing that Is of Importance for
certain that disease dscomforts
any other aiment
Cheer up and you won't feel warm.