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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-03-12
Thomson JeWeIry Co


Notice Is hereby gwen. that In ac'
cordaacr ~lrh the law governing tbs
election of city officers, there sill
be held an election In the city OF
Naxahachie. Texas, on the first
Tuesday In April. 1907. the same be
Ing the second day of said month,
for the purpose OF electing the fol
lowing officers Of said city. to-wit.
A mayor.
One alderman from Ward Number
/, OF said city.
One alderman from Ward Number
>, OF said city.
One alderman from Ward No. 3
Of said city.
Ward No. One embraces all that
part of the city OF Waxahachie which
lies aud Is situated South of Main
street
Ward No. Two embraces all that
part Of the city of Waxahachie,
which lies and is situated North OF
Main street and East OF Washington,
College and Brown streets.
Ward No Three embraces all that
part of the city of Waxahachie which
lies and is situated North of Main
street and West of Washington, Col
lege and Brown streets.
The election in Ward No. One Will
be held in what is known as the 'Old
Wyatt office" on East Main strtet,
and J X. Cauthen will be the pre-
siding officer at said voting box.
The election in Ward No. Two
will be held at Roy Connally's gro
cerv store on the East side OF Col
lege street, and II. M. Rhodus will
Oa the presiding officer at said vot
ing box.
The election in Ward NO. Tire
will be held at the City Hall O.
Main street and J. T. Gill Will be IN
presiding officer at said voting box
Witness my hand this first day
March, 1907.
PERRY s ROBERTSON,
Mayor of the City of Waxahachie
Texas. IL
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-03-12
ClEANlY WOMAN.
ErrOAeOusly Thinks by Securing Her
Scalp That She Cure. Dnndrun.

Clearly woman has an erroneous idea
that by securing the scalp which re
moves the dandrufr scales. she Is curing
the dandruf She may vast her ccrln
every day, and vet have danlrur he-
life long. accompanied BY falling hair
too. The on,v way In the world 10 cure
dandrur is to Kill the dandruT germ
and there IS no hair preparation tina! will
do that but N"wOr0's Herpicia-. iIerpi-
eide by killing the dandruT germ.
leaves the hair free to grow ~ healthy
Nature intended. Destroy the cause
You rcroove I've effect Isill IT, dat-
drur~ sH~'" '~itN Har-fc'de sou -
leadsr~ S~urpiSt~ Sa-d loo ip silr,,s
TO- sample to Fhe Herpcide Co. De-
troit. Mich.
Two sizes-50 cents and 800
unnn n fvyVYVyV a.,~cs~, A.an,.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-03-12
Meeting OF Elks.

The regular meeting of the Elks
are urged TO be present.
JOE BROWN. +. r.
GEO. l.. GRIFFIN, Secy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-03-12

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Two good
mares, gentle, for sale cheap for cash
or will trade for good horse; also one
delivery wagon in good condition.
Call at 511 College street, WaXa-
hachie, Texas tr
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-03-12

LET US do your pressing. We have
it done by man who knows his
trade. Then your suit will hold its
shape Matthews Bros. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-03-12

FOR SALE-Two lots Sox16o; one
four room house and lot lot 75x2oo.
one eight room house and lot 125s
200. See II. l.. Wyatt. II
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18
Policy Too Long Delayed.


Last among the New England states,
Vermont has taken hold of the important
matter of the abolition OF railroad cross.
ings at grade. Action was long delayed
there because the railroads did not feel
that their traffic was large enough to
make feasible and bearable the cost which
would be involved in prosecuting this re-
form in state Of small hamlets and com
paratively light railroad business, How.
ever the matter was finally tackled last
fall, and the railroads were found to be
ready to do their part under law which
divides the expense between the public
and the corporations. The need for the
beginning which has now been made is
great among the numberless hills which
abound in Vermont and make the grade
crossings much more dangerous than in
more level regions where trains can be
seen for considerable distance. Already
some of the most dangerous Of these
crossings have been eliminated, and 9TH
elr, are being abolished at rate which Is
not rapid. but which ought to be kept up
until the needed work has all been accom-
plished. Orders have Just been issued by
the railroad commission decreeing the re-
moval of 10 of the most treacherous cross
ings on the Central Vermont, the Rut-
land, the Montpelier and Wells River
road and the Passumpsic division Of the
Boston and Maine
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18
Some Facts About the Fair.

bennington ioliliNA'
The Montpelier journal seems to have
taken upon itself the duties Of press
agent for Maxwell Evarts Of the state
fair association and is getting some as
sistanee from other papers not over Ia
miar with the facts. We are yet to be
convinced, however, that Mr.. Eyrrts has
shown that he can manage a state fair or
ANYTHING like il. He showed energy, ac-
tivity and ability in getting together ma
tcrial for the greatest fair ever held in
Vermont and then failed completely in
putting the show before the public and
la executive management Of the fair It,
self.
For instance, what can be said Of a fair
management that compelled patrons OF
the fair to wait outside the gates for
three-quarters Of an hour before they
could enter. a condition that could have
been permanently remedied in ten min
utes? What can be said of fair manage
mcnt that expected an attendance of 30
coo people and got 25,00O, yet provided
feeding arrangements not adequate Tor
over 5000? What can be said of manage
ment that ignored or allowed exhibitors
to defy the state laws and regulations
relative to bringing cattle into the state
without knowing whether they were IN
fected by disease or noty What can be
said of fair management that allowed
walks and entrances to exhibition build
inc- to remain impossible during three
DAYS fair when one man with a mule and
a dump cart could have made them all
right without interfering with the fair?
Now we do not think that Mr.. Evarts
should be blamed very seriously. He did
better than many men would have done
in his place. but at the same time we are
yet to be convinced that he has shown
talent to Justify the bouquets that have
been thrown at him. He has merely
done enough to deserve another chance
to see if he cannot do really well.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18

A public playground where the
spirit Of initiative, can be nurtured
and the enjoyment of outdoor life en-
couraged;
A reorganization of its highway de-
partment for the purpose of bringing
about a radical Improvement in the
condition of the streets about town
and more careful supervision of them
after they are improved;
A deeper sense of civic pride in the
appearance of various portions OF the
town and consequent elimination OF
all eye-sores to the community.
An enlarged freight yard with bet
ter facilities for prompt handling OF
traffic;
More tenements to accommodate the
steady increase in the towns popula-
ton and facilitate the opportunity for
further growth that is bound to come;
Wider publicity for the exceptional
advantages which will soon be avail
able to all industries locating in this
section, and greater exploitation Of
the inducements which the town is
prepared to offer substantial and self
sustaining concerns;
More cooperation in booming the
digger, better, buster Bratteboro'
idea; less strife over petty affairs
whose relation to the general welfare
of the community is comparatively
small; more disinterested endeavor to
improve conditions wherever they
can be improved; less selfshness, lit
tie more tolerance of the shortcom-
ings in our neighbors, and stronger
determination to make this a model
New England town in the truest sense
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18

Following an unofficial statement
made several months ago Attorney
General Fits formally announced last
week that he would not be a candidate
before the republican state convention
next June. This is no surprise to the
attorney generals friends. A man
with such q large law practice as his
can hold an office of this kind only
with much sacrifice to himself, and ii
is doubtful if Mr.. Fits would have
consented to be a candidate in 1906
had il not been for establishing
n precedent with regard to the length
of time this new office should be held
by one person Mr.. Fits has been
remarkably efficient attorney general
He has served the state well as
prosecutor and an advisor, and has so
systematized the detail work of the
Office that his successor will be able
to take up the work without break
Hale X. Darling of Chelsea and John
G. Sargent of Ludlow have been men.
toned already as candidates for the
place, AS appearances are at present
the former seems to have the stronger
following.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18
A TEST CASE.

The outcome of the contempt pro-
ceedings brought by this state against
the Consolidated Rendering company
of Burlington under act No. OF the
laws of 1906 will be watched with in
terest by lawyers and corporations all
over the country. Attorney General
Fits has been in Washington this
week to argue a motion to advance
this case on the United States SUI
preme court docket, claiming that the
prompt administration of law in this
state requires it's immediate disposal
Counsel for the company, on the 9th
er hand, claim that the statute under
which the suit is brought is unconsti-
tutional in that it violates the consti-
tuition Of Vermont as well as the
fourth fifth and l4th amendments to
the constitution of the United States.
The statute in question, it will be re-
membered, was the first act passed by
the legislature of 1906 and its rapid
passage created considerable comment
among those who considered the ac-
ton hasty and too avowedly case OF
framing a statute to fit one particu-
lar case The statute compels all cor
porations doing business in this state
to produce before any tribunal under
the authority of the state all books,
papers and data having reference to
any matter under consideration pro
vided the documents have at any time
been made or kept within the state,
the penalty for noncompliance being
punishment for contempt Under 1t
the rendering company was found
guilty of contempt by the Chittenden
county court and fined $4,000, the SUI
preme court affirming the decision. The
fact that no other state in the union
has a law of so sweeping nature
with reference to the production of
books and papers of corporations lends
additional interest to the decision of
the supreme court of the United
States.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18

Congressman D. J. Foster was one
of the speakers at the banquet of the
Postmasters Association of New Eng
land held in Boston last Saturday
evening We often wonder when this
noted statesman has time to rest
Nearly every week and sometimes
twice each week he is called into
states to speak at political meeting
banquet or deliver lecture. We hope
his strength will continue to allow him
to do this work for it is fact that
he is doing as much if not more than
any other public man in Vermont In
advertising our beautiful state. He IS
known far and wide as Congressman
"Dave" Foster.-Waterbury Record.
Kneel, adoring worshiper, and pray
that Statesman Dave may be given
strength to continue his noble service.
Ask Providence to endow him with SUI
preme endurance that he may continue
to adorn political meetings, shine at
banquets and grace lecture platforms.
Never mind about his rest. Personages
like Dave tire not neither do they be-
come fatigued. They are buoyed up
night and day on pillows of hot air
kept inflated by puffs of praise from
papers pining for patronage, and as
they look dreamily down from these
billowy heights their lips move Ian
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18
Next Months Elections.
Huntington News,)


IL is only n month to the November
elections, but from external indications
the fact would hardly be realized except
perhaps for the monkey aud parrot expert
ence the democrats OF Massachusetts, are
enjoying, There are six states which elect
governors this year, while few Others
will choose Legislators The six states in
which governors are to be elected are
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland,
New Jersey Mississippi and Kentucky
Outside of their respective borders, there
will be little interest in the two last
named states. Rhode Island which gave
a plurality of nearly 1900 to President
Roosevelt in 1904, has a democratic gov.
ernor, but his election was due to local
causes and is not likely to have any appre-
ciable effect upon Rhode Islands ppsiden'
tial vote next year, The democrats are
asserting that they have a chance to win
New jersey back to their column, and
Maryland once solidly democratic, has
been doubtful state for the past II
years. In Massachusetts, the democrats
have themselves destroyed any possible
chance they might have had aud Governor
Guilds reelection is as sure as sunrise.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18

New Hampshire is said to possess
on overwhelming sentiment for Taft
and strong in its endorsement of the
progressive policies of President
Roosevelt. These facts were determin-
ed by a canvass made by prominent
newspaper in that state, list of ques-
lions being sent to each member of the
republican state committee, each re-
publican member of the last leglsla'
ture and to the chairman of the re-
publican town committee in every
town that did not have republican
representative. OF those who took the
trouble to answer these communica'
tions more than half signifed their
preference for the secretary of state,
Roosevelt being second and Hughes
third. 1t would be interesting to com
pare this canvass with one taken af-
ter the governor of New York had adj
dressed a gathering of prominent New
Hampshire men.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18

That upward Of $5O,OOO,0OO went into
the pockets of the tinancIers who bought
up various lines OF street cars and Tesold
them to the Metropolitan Street Railway
OF New York city at an enormous ad-
vance will be one OF the startling disclos-
urcs in connection with the continued in
ouiry into the affairs of the lnterborough-
Metropolitan road Evidence will be adj
duCed by William NJ, Twins before the
Public Service Commission tending to
show that the combination traction profit
ed personally TO the extent OF millions
and that the charges made by them for
connecting railways are still on the books
OF the Metropolitan Securities company as
assets. In absorbing the Second avenue
line the combination of capitalists cleared
up S4,0O0O00 alone. In addition to that
they made great net profits out of a pul-
chase and sale of the Twenty-eighth and
Twenty.ninth street line, the Fulton street
line, the Thirty-fourth street crosstown
line, the Lexington avenue and Chambers
street ferry line, and Columbus and Ninth
avenue line. The Twenty-eighth and
Twcnty-ninth street line was bought at
auction for about $4,000 and sold TO the
Metropolitan by the people owning and
controlling the Metropolitan for about ST.,
100000 The Fulton street line was
bought up by the same combination for
$4,000 and sold for Sl,0OQ0O0. The
street crosstown line was
bought for 100000 and sold for S4OOOO00
The Lexington avenue and Chambers
street ferry line was bought at a cost of
81 100000 and was sold for upward of
$50. O00,000 For the Columbus and Ninth
avenue line S450000 was paid and then it
was sold to the Metropolitan for securities
OF which the market value was 81, 0OO, 900.
These figures show a net profit of S43,-
772OO0 at least. None of the stockhold-
cry knew of the enormous profits that
went to the group of men who represent
ed them, and these matters were so car
ried on the books that discovery of the
facts was difficult. Mr.. Wins has in his
possession, however, evidence going to
show how the Metropolitan was MIXED
by the combination.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18
gresham Haskins.

Marvellous stories come from the
wilds of Louisiana regarding Presi-
dent Roosevelt s capacity for roughing
it. Living in the saddle from morn
ing until night without apparent
fatigue, eating cold bread and meat
without complaint and taking early
morning swims with the temperature
below 40 degrees the president has
been astonishing the natives by his
hardihood Such qualities as these are
fully as forceful in forming popular
approval as are the more common
traits of prudence and conservatism
common in people as whole but lack
ing in the president S makeup.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18
John B. Moran, Boston S lively dis,

John B. Moran, Boston's lively dis
trict attorney, has issued a statement
through the press that he will be a
candidate to succeed himself, but that
owing to difficulty with his throat it
will be absolutely impossible for him
to make "speaking campaign He
will therefore run on an Independent
ticket and forbids all speakers during
the campaign from mentioning his
name. although he graciously agrees to
permit complimentary mention ad fbi-
tum. John voice may be in bad
way but his nerve is still all right.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18
Montpelier Journal,)

Acknowledgement Fits is in Washing
ton, where he is representing the state
before the supreme court of the United
States in the case of State VS.. the Bur
lngton Rendering company, case Of
somewhat odorous memory. Let us hope
the gifted lawyer and brilliant official
for SO friend and unfriend admit Mr..
Fits to be-will ably represent the state
and make an end to the cool insolence of
such corporations as the Rendering com
pany that presumes to deny the states
authority and yet scandalizes New Eng
land and the whole country by business
methods that gave rise to the diseased
beef horror Of a year ago.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18
Railroads
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD
In effect June %, 1907
Trains Leave Brat.leboro;

Montreal and Quebec, via c. V. and G. r RyS,
fC237-t III. 10 a. m. &C $50 P. N, ,lgls p H.
Montreal & Quebec, via Newport and { +. n.y.
st2.37-tll.10 a. m. ttl0.lS p m
Quebec, via Sherbrooke and G. I. Ry-.-fll.lOan H.
1tl0.lS p. m. .,,,,,|
p. m. .yI
Greenfield, Northampton. Holyoke Sprnghea
-'52S a, m. 1907 a. m. fl0l5 a. m t--5 p H.
ASP. m. sS.29 p. m. L..
Bellows Falls. Claremont Junction NIh1so,
White River Junction-g2-87 a, m, t38t H.
+il.lO a. m. .2.25 p. m. TAI p. m. +5Ap'
'l0.lS p. m. ,-
Wells River St. Johnsbury, Lyondonvile-'+n
a. m. t5.4O a m. fll.l0 a. m, f1sV p III
1l0.ls p. m.
Newport. Sherbrook-97.57 a m. f5.40 a. H.
lilo a. M fl0.lS p. m.
Boston-Dl.27 a. m. "A 5.2s a, m. fBlLI9 s. ~
fAll.45 a. m. fBl.50 p. m. tB2.3O p. Ill., A'-'
p. m. .
'Daily. fDaily except Sunday. tDaily. eY'ePGS
Saturday. SUNDAY only. A via Green1leSGG. AT .
via Brellows Falls. C Montreal only Pug
except Sunday and Monday and dscoht'Nu'U
after Sept, 80. .,b
Detailed information and Timetables may 0eO"
tanned at ticket offie. -.
ID. J. FLANDERSc c. NJ BUkL -
Pass. Traf. Mgr. Gen Fass. A.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18

"Outside of its duty to do all in
its power to insure the safety of the
travelling public, a railroad owes that
public no higher duty than cleanliness
Passengers as much pay for and have
a right to demand neat and present
able passenger stations equipped with
neat, presentable and well'kept toilet
rooms, as safe and convenient trans
portation; and railroad both violates
its duty and practices false economy
if it ignores that fact" Thus speaks
the Vermont railroad commission IN a
circular letter calling attention to the
filthy conditions that exist in many
Of the stations of the state. The sentl-
ment does the commission proud and
will be shared by the travelling pub
lie in toto, but we fear it will take
something more forcible than we'll
written circular letters to make the
railroads "slick up
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18

Although the political complexion of
the coming congress will not be very
much different from its predecessor
there will be an unusually large num-
Der of changes in the important house
committees. Some members of leading
committees have retired from congress
sional service while others were de-
feated either in convention or at the
polls. Uncle Joe Cannon, who is sure
to be speaker again, will have a con-
siderable task to fill all the vacancies
wisely and his appointments will be
watched with interest all over the
country. In view of the fact that
fight seems brewing in this district it
may be worth while to take special
note of the value at which Speaker
Cannon estimates the services Of Con-
gresham Haskins.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18

The fact that fifty dollar license
does not stop the Christmas tree
vandals from soaring Vermont's for
ests must give some idea OF the profit
there is in this penny.wise pound
foolish business.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18
Pole Horse Not Always a Winner.
IL ,-nlnnriIln Innrnnl |

1t is limited that ex-Gov. w. w. Stick
ney of Ludlow will appear as a candidate
for congress from this district before the
campaign is over. Hon. Frank Plumley
of Mortified has not yet announced his
candidacy but his friends are ready for
the race when he decides TO- enter
Charles A. Prouty is occasionally men
toned as man well qualified for the po,,
sition, but he may be too well satisfied
with his present work to desire this
change The present congressman has
the pole but it is not always the pole
horse that wins in a good race.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18

guidly as they chant these immortal
lines,
To live and get living. Ali Twere
tough
Had we not learned in youth the game
of bluff
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18
crTATE OF VERMONT.

BY the Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate Of
0REAL ATTRIDGE, late of Newiane, de,
ceased, Greeting:
Whereas, Maria f. s. Attridge has pre-.
sented to this Court an instrument purport.
ing to be the last will Of said deceased, for
probate You are hereby notified that this
Instrument at the session thereof to be held
at the Probate Office in Bratteboro in said
district, on the Goth day of October, A. D.
1907, when and whore you may appear and
contest the same If you see cause
4l-43c H, f. EDDY, Register,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18

(St. Adams Messenger

The st. Adams Messenger in its issue
of September 81 prints the FIRST Install
ment" of the premiums awarded at the
Franklin county fair in Sheldon Septem,-
Der SO. The Brattleboro papers printed
the complete list of premiums awarded at
the Valley fair the day after the exhibit
ton closed.-Brattlebor Reformer.
Good enough. Of course, situated as
The Messenger is, in a district swarming
with bits of news of more immediate pub
lie interest, it can never hope to equal the
contemporary achievement because its
readers demand that live news shall be
printed first and premium lists take their
chances afterward.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-18

It looks now as if the Intercity Ath-
letic association of Montpelier and
Barre would have to sell it's grand
stand to meet the judgment entered
against it as the result of the suit
brought by Manager A. W. Daley for
his seasons salary of $3.50. This is
the inevitable result of trying to sat
isfy an appetite for big-league base
ball on a brush league income.