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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-01-14
GOOD ROADS.

| The Texas State Good Roads as
/ ISOLATION. at It's Waco meeting,
amongst other actions taken. Great
I'D committee 10 lobby for good
/ roads legislation by the Thirtieth
| legislature. and. also. authorized the
| president OF the association To call
/ during the session Of the legislature.
| These moves are of the Kind that
| produce results
| That Texas is greatly in need of
good dirt highways is proposition
which needs no arguing
The affirmative is held by every
body.
The only question is as to how
they can be procured most speedily,
and at least cost.
1t is TO be presumed that the com
mittee will submit a meritorious ana
feasible plan. Ii is also to be pre-
sumed that the legislature will de
wise tax-scheme that will provide
whatever state revenues may be re-
ouired TO meet the expenses OF state
government, including necessary
public works.
These Prescriptions are, however,
rebuttable ones-more is the pity.
If cheap politics is not played by
the members and antagonisms evok-
ed and time consumed thereby, TO
an extent that will prevent proper
attention to the real interests OF the
people. something tangible and ben
eficial will be done.
On the contrary, If agitators and
sore-heads are permitted to get the
legislative bridle-bit in their teeth,
nothing worth while may be reas-
onably expected.
In this connection. it is We'll TO
| bear in mind that it is always best
| TO expect the best, and work up &c
it where that is possible.
The association has made Goo'
start That much is secured. 1t /
TO be hoped that all else desirabi
will follow.
II is to be hoped that the leglsla
ture will act on the theory that tn
real people do not want hot AIR, Ou
that the state be put on cash basis
The tongues of the flannel-mouth
ed should not be allowed 10 wae
and the peoples representative
should do the work for which the
were chosen and not the bidding O
political banditu.
The present time Is the most OF
perfume that could possibly be Sc
| lected for dissension and proti'les
| time-killiug.
II is 10 he hoped that the leeisi'
ure will rschew buncombe, an
buckle down 10 business. I'm ina
way IL can win for itself place
Texas history as "a patriotic ana ell
cient Iaw-making body. Fo
Worth star.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-01-14

Lake Charles. La, Jan. 1.-THE
rails were spiked down on the Colo
RADIO Southern Saturday on the De
Quincy Kinder section of the road
and the first thitrty-five mile sec
tion of the railroad is now complet-
ed The bridges are All finished
and the track is in shape TO operate
1t is unlikely, however, that Ih'
road will be- thrown open for gen
,raI traffic until the entire peQuin
cy- Baton Rouge section. l"t miles
iu finished.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-01-14

Jan 8 ~ Minister'S sea
Jan 10 The one Woman" By
Thon Dixon. author II The Clans.
usa
Jan u Tempt Court Company
Jan - An Orphans Prayer
Jan ga Maude FraieY in The
Illusion Of Beatrice Cancelled
Jan 80 James Boys Ia MIS-
souri,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-01-14

Pure apple cider from Kentucky
for sale hv the gallon W. J. NcDul-
.is Grocery Co. ~
Cañon City record., 1907-12-12

a Tap at the uOOr wnicn Sne recognized
as that of her little friend She sat
up and hurriedly Strengthened her hair.
trusting that in the dim light of the
fast falling twilight the child would
notice nothing amiss. sharp as she was.
Come in she called as the knock
was repeated.
Here's gentleman to see you" the
child said. with the air of a person
who confers a favor. He says he IS
an old friend. 81 | brought him right
up" Miss Ackermann remembered
that. it being Christmas day. the maid
would he out and that consequently
the little girl would answer the door.
Thank you she said you may
go" Then she found herself face to
face with n bronzed and bearded man
whose c:-eS only We're familiar.
We'll. Annie" he said in voice she
knew So well. here l am once ulnre.
Cañon City record., 1907-12-12


about tea. aud She felt better after
drinking it Altogether she WAS in
quite cheerful mood when the little
daughter Of her landlord came TO wish
her merry christmas and bring an
invitation from her mother to eat her
christmas dinner with them. Dinner
would I've at half past .. Miss Acker-
mann thanked them very much and
would dine with hem with pleasure.
Then she gave the little girl the pres
eui she had ready for her. stylish
Young lady doll dressed In the latest
fashion. with coat and hat complete. a
gift which made its recipient radiant.
and sent her OF to exhibit It at once.
The sermon Gods Christmas Gifts. ''
from the text Wait upon the Lord.
aud he shall give thee the desire Of
thy heart" made her homesick again.
the desire OF her heart seemed SO ex-
ceetiinKly far or. Miss Ackermann
was not one OF those who forget. hard
as she had tried not to remember. She
found her thought strayiug back ten
years to the seaside. to her old home
and Jack. Their parents were neigh
bors. Her father and mother lived in
the little fishing town and took board
ers In the season. His father was the
farmer who supplied them with vege.
which brought the daily supply to the
cottages. They would have known
each other In any casa. but the morn.
Ing interviews over lettuce and straw.
berries. melons and tomatoes brought
them closer together.
Every one approved Of their engage
ment. and the day was set, when a
great misfortune happened-her moth
er and oldest sister were killed In a
buggy which they were driving by 4
train at n railroad crossing. This was
had enough surely. but "troubles hunt
In couples" and the blow seemed to af-
feet her fathers mind. He became al
most childish. took to his bed and
would have no one but her wait upon
him. To complete the roll Of disaster
her brother suddenly brought bone N
his wife q girl whom none Of hla
friends would have chosen. and the
old man would not let his daugh,er-in.
law come near him. To tell the truth,
she had no desire In help Misc Acker-
mann In her duties. She had married
for step up and said plainly that she
aid not mean to slave to pleane any
body.
"You see how Il b. Jack" Mlsa Ack.
ermann said. with streaming eyes. II
cannot leave father. even for you."
.'lsring him to our house with yoa." !"
ssplisd Jack. '-ThsFs , plenty Of room.
0na father and mother WoAt nlnd.~
-No. Jack; thanka ever . nueA. hat
tAat wouldAt - any oDe4 FathR
Cañon City record., 1907-12-12

The growing popularity OF the Hotel
Rio Grande Is a common topic among
Canon City and Fremont County peo-
pie these days. The proprietor. Mr..
RtAzman. and his estimable wife have
>set a high standard on the excellence
OF their establishment, and they are
keeping up with 1t every day. The
convenience of this hotel to the depot
makes 1t a great benefit to commercial
<seople. People coming from a dis
6Ace to town like to stop there, where
II Is handy to their train.
Mr.. Ritzman has been doing some
work In the real estate line. He has
Afty choice building lots. within a
Cañon City record., 1907-12-12
Miss
AG[kgpDln@}[0ln'S S
christmas.
By Mrs. MOSES P. HANDY.

a 7ISS ACKERMANN opened he
hMI eyes to the sunshine witt a
UNlS startled feeling of havin.
OVERSIGHT herself. then closed
them again at the sound of the chimes
from the church around the corner.
for ii WAS Christmas day. the one da!
barring Sundays. in the year Which
she could really and truly call her own.
She was that overworked individual. IL
popular dressmaker. going out by the
day. and she sometimes wished. with
e. p. Roe's old doctor, that people
would send for somebody else soIne-
times and let her rest. On the last
Fourth of July she had been In the
country sewing for dear life in order
to finish a belated bridal trousseau.
and on Thanksgiving she had worked
until dark to accommodate customer
who wished q outshine her sisters-in-
law at n family gathering at the house
of her husbands father. but on Christ
mas day not even the most exacting
customer could ask her services.
And yet-was she glad 1t was Christ
mas? The associations which cluster
around the season make it sorrowful
one to those who have nothing left Of
home excepting its memories, and. saw
ing for one brother. Miss Ackermann
was alone In the world.
Really. Miss Ackermann told herself.
she had no business to be low spirited;
she WAS very fortunate person: think
how many people were starving for
lack of work and all that, she couclud-
p,{ yayueIy ns she finished her nreak :
fast The tea. which she made in her
room. heating the water on a small gas
stoN" was excellent. She WAS hniCky
Cañon City record., 1907-12-12
The Rio Grdnde Hotel
John Rifzmdn, Prop.

square OF the d. & r. G. depot that
are for sale at right prices. Any Of
them are valuable for business or
residence sites. He has also two
modern stone houses for sale on easy
terms Have a talk with him. 1t will
be to your advantage II you are look
ing for something in this line.
Mr.. Ritzman has been Z great help
to upbuild the City of Canon City,
The Improvement which Mr.. Ritzman
has made in Canon City within the
last two years run up into thirty
thousand Mr. Ritzman has done more
for Canon City in two years than
many did in a life time
Cañon City record., 1907-12-12
An English Superstition.

The most popular superstition In
many parts of England is that every
remnant of Christmas decoration must
be removed before Candlemas day.
Should Il sprig Of holly or other ever
green be left in any house one Of its
occupants will die within tho year.
Two of the most desirable once
rooms in the front row Of The Rse0ra
Block upstairs will soon be vacant
They can be secured by q desirable
enant These rooms are very suit
.oie for professional men.
Cañon City record., 1907-12-12

she neIu oUI DOIn nanus WIN an
eager gesture. 'Oh. Jack. Jackr' 0h0
cried.
moment more and she was sob
bling on his shoulder while his arms
held her as though they would never
let go.
Cañon City record., 1907-12-12

n PISS ACKERMANN opened E2
JNMI eyes to the sunshine witt
UVO startled feeling of havin;
nyarslant thop .Ia.a,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24

There is probably no special emotion
within the military establishment over the
prospect that the position Of lieutenant
general is TO be eXtingUished. II is q
grade which has served its purpose more
than its authors realized in their proudest
moments of anticipation. The only clc-
ment ia the lieutenant generally which
commended its continuance in the army
itself was that it offered "a chance Of
promotion all along the line from the
grade of major general down.
The passing Of the lieutenant generally
is assured in way which admits Of no
doubt OF the fatality. At the last session
of Congress Representative Prince. Of Hi
n0is introduced a bill abolishing the
grade, and the original text went so far
as 70 not only prevent further appoint
ments 20 the place but to legislate out
of the army those who held the rank on
the active and retired list. imperiling thus
the position on the army pay rolls Of such
officers as Gems n A. Miles. r. G. Cor
bin, J. G.. Bates, 5. b. NJ Young. A. r.
Chatfec and Arthur Macarthur. of course
TO such ObliteratiOn was intended bv
Representative Prince. and the bill as
amended IN its passage through the
House was deprived Of those disastrous
features. The bill was blocked in the
Senate Military Committee. where for
good and sufficient reasons it was caIcu-
lated 10 remain. Indeed, if the bin had
passed the Senate IL was certain to he
vetoed by the President. This was real
lied in the House, and with determine
ton worthy Of the cause there has been
incorporated in the army appropriation
bill clause which accomplishes the pur-
pose Of Mr.. Princes earlier measure.
When Gen. Arthur Macarthur retires
the grade Of lieutenant general will
cease and determine" in the language of
The provision The clause might easily
awe been removed by one Of those ire
pressible points Of order which defeat
30 much desirable legislation. but the SEN
dment of the House Of Representatives.
against the lieutenant generally was so
pronounced that il engaged no question
beyond giving an opportunity for several
Congressman TO ventiIate their feelings on
the subject The army appropriation act
has gone to the Senate Military Commit
lee in the regular course of Congressional
proceeding. and will in due time be re-
ported by Chairman Warren to the Sen
ate 1t viii undoubtedly contain the
t5ouse clause ab0iishing lae lieutenant
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
A Move in the Right Direction.

Congress has passed a bill to prohibit
corporations from making money contribu-
tons in connection with political elections
which marks very important step in the
movement to eliminate from our electoral
campaigns the evil influences Of what is
aptly termed predatory wealth. The bin
makes 1t unlawful for any national bank,
or any corporation organized under Fed
eral law. to contribute to campaign funds
in connection with any election, and also
makes it unlawful for any corporation
whatever 10 contribute to the expenses
Of any election at which Presidential or
Vice Presidential electors or Repre-
sentative in Congress are to be voted for,
or any election by a State legislature of q
United States Senator. The House add
ca 10 the bill provision for jail SEN
tence in addition to a maximum fine of
s. 900, an amendment which was accepted
by the Senate.
Some skepticism was expressed in the
House as to whether the bin would do
any good or have any effect in reducing
the volume Of corporation contributions
to campaign funds. That eminently prac-
teal politician, Gen. Grosvenor. though
he voted for the bill. predicted that it
would be a total and significant failure.
Well, perhaps, but let's give it trial
and see what comes Of it. We think it is
quite likely to have a deterrent effect in
many quarters. At all events, IL opens a
way to prosecute and convict offenders,
should they happen to be discovered.
Corporations have been chaTy about con-
tributing TO campaign funds since the in
surauce disclosures. and a vigilant prose-
cutting officer, with Federal law behind
him, might do much 10 prevent the cor
ruption Of elections by the lavish use Of
money. The bill is move in the right
direction, and We heartily approve its
purpose and its provisions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
Jewelers. Biz of Advice.

From the Kansas CITY star.
L think I'll have to bring her in and
let her choose" said the embarrassed
young man as he looked hopeIessly ar the
diamonds spread out on the table Par
don me for a bit of advice" the jeweler
said earnestly. leaning forward. but I've
had a lot Of experience in such matters.
If you pick IL out yourself and take il
20 her she'll surely be satisfied Always
are. But If she comes here and sees
bigger. handsomer rings she won't he
contented with the one you can afford.
The $500 or $500 ring she sees will stay BY
her. We've often lost sales that way.
I've frequently seen the young woman
pick out a ring that the man obviously
couldn't afford. and he would find some
excuse for not buying IT," Then the
young man said he thought ne might as
well decide on ths $40 trife at once.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24

Vow Give the clerks More pay.


At last Congress has openly voted to
Increase the salaries of its members from
$500 20 $3.50 per year, Doubtless the
present rate is insufficient, on account Of
the Acknowledged higher cost of living
If our legislators are to be paid ut all
they should be paid adequately. Doubt
less, too, the public when IL understands
the situation, viii agree that the advance
is justified 1t may object. though. and
with excellent reason. to the pusilIani-
nous action of the House in at first over
throwing the proposal for the 60 ner cent
raise by an aye and no vote. and then
after il found that the Senate would not
pun its cheSnuts out of the fire, resus-
citaung the defeated amendment by a
vote of which no record was taken.
Having raised their own pay. the legis-
latUTs viii find it difficult 10 maintain any
reputation whatever for consistency il
they fail to provide higher salaries for
others who serve the government The
department clerks of Washington now
have "a much better case than they had
before the developments Of yesterday.
especially because it is announced that
President Roosevelt is committed to the
plan for general augmentation Of their
supends- The postal clerks and carriers
too. whose meritorious claims have been
recognized by "a subcommittee of the
.ouse Committee on Post-ofices. may
Nv insist on higher wages. with the con-
i0usness that what has been given mem
rs Of Congress cannot, with justice. be
thheld from them. From all along the
will come pressure for increased sala-
$, and Congress viii find it difficult or
possible 20 resist
Tor VIII the effect Toe confined to gov
ment employees alone All over the
ntry wage earners and salaried work
of every kind viii point 10 the action
the national legislature as a reason
--J they should be paid more for their
services Doubtless all this has been con-
sidered by the Senators and Representa-
lives who are responsible for She move
ment that eliminated in the Senate YES
te-day
The country is prosperous. Nobody de-
MES that 1t costs more TO live now than
it did % few years ago. Why, therefore.
should not wages and salaries be in
creased% Il is a poor kind of prosperity
which adds TO the necessary expenditures
81 the man without producing conditions
which VIII result in the increase of his
income as well.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
BAD FEELING AT KINGSTON.
GrudginE Acceptance of Relief Of
fered by Our Fleet.

Kingston Dispatch 20 New YORK Herald.
| A beautiful sight 20 behold as the sun
rose was the Indiana and the Missouri
steaming proudly up the harbor There
was no nationality or race feeling in the
cheer that went up along the miles OF
wreck fringed shore. Like great BIRDS
sending forth a brood they lowered and
dispatched their boats, and one FASTENED
70 every point where the signals Of the
| Whipple told the commander Of the feet
that doctors, food and help were needed.
| one boat carried an officer to Colonial
I Secretary Bourne.
we offer men to police the streets,
bury the dead. recover and attend the
wounded. and rations for six thousand for
a month. with tent shelter for five thou
sand as long as needed"
The colonial secretary gasped and
hemmed, then hawed while the staff
gasped twice The offer was taken under
consideration and later accepted as 10 the
men to police the streets. As am pre-
pairing this dispatch every available blue
Jacket and marine is emba rlung 10 put of
TO shore but from the attitude OF the men
IN power behind the governor and from
the vacillatiug nature Of the government.
l feel sure that their powers will be brief
The first British vessel that arrives will
see American services declined with re-
luctant thanks
For the refugees Of all uatiOnalities the
American naval officials did everything lu
their power Women who had not in
three days known Il place " repose ft
for them were taken on board the battle
ships al once and fed and given every at
tcntloH and comfort a boatload Of cop
pers fun Of coffee timed meats Of sev-
eral sorts, cakes Of ice. and even extra
clothing were al the dock iu half an hour
and the gloom and misery OF the Wrctchel
place had vanished in "a tWiukling
Particularly invaluable was the CHEEKY
presence Of Chaplain Gleason. Of the Mis-
souri, man famous for his good works
His psychological wonders on that dOcE
will never be forgotten. Among other
things he learned Of the preferment which
had been given The English by the Eng
fish, and the prejudice which had been
shown against Americans. He began an
Investigation. and reported in a strong
letter to Admiral Davis. I was with the
admiral when the letter was received. and
Il was plain that the high tide Of anger
which had been spreading and swelling
through the feet with every boat that
came back from shore had reached the
commander himself
Far from letting ii deter him from his
plain duty the admiral Immediately con-
trived that Americans should have no bet
ter treatment than any other nationality
and endeavOred 10 show particular favor
TO the British unfortunate, and redoubled
his efforts 20 be Of assistance to the gov
eminent At this writing / feel sure that
what he does will merely result I'm deeper
humiliation being placed upon Us later by
the narrow-minded, short-sighted and in
comprehensibly selfish men who are in
the seats OF power. yet have almost no
control whatsoever.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24

acts. or. as Senator Spooner said, lit is
especially not the function Of the Senate
to investigate and determine whether the
President has usurped power or abused
a power which he possesses President
Roosevelt was wisely guided when he re-
ceded from his original impulse to make
a vote for the Blackburn amendment a
test of personal and party loyalty, for II
the Senate may not adversely judge an
Executive act, neither should an EXecu-
tive insist upon formal legislative in
dorsement of acts deemed by him prop
er exercise of his power. IF we begin
to invade the well-defined provinces Of
the other departments Of the govern
ment," remarked Senator Lodge, the
other day. "the time is not far distant
when we may look not merely for Exec
utive interference with the action of Con-
gress, but for Executive interference or
Congressional Interference with the de-
cisiOns Of the courts" 1t is poor rule
that will not work both ways
As to the investigation with which the
Senate Committee on Military Affairs Is
now charged. what will it amount to?|
Can il be pretended that Senatorial COM
mittec is likely 10 discover any essential
facts that have escaped the inquisition Of
local grand jury the investigation OF
a citizens committee, the inquiry by an
inspector general Of the army. and by an
assistant to the Attorney General2 The
missing fact in the Brownsville affair is
the identity OF those who actually took
part In the shooting up of the town; all
the other facts are well known, and the
evidence is so conclusive that it is idle
to pretend otherwise, as has been done
By many Weil-mcaning persons and news
papers. VIII the Senate Committee dis
cover the guilty men? We hope they
will, and also the innocent. if any there
were, for we have no doubt the President
would be as pleased to order the re-enlist-
ment Of the innocent as he was prompt
to dismiss them as participants in a con-
spIrlgy OF silence