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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-09-06
A NOVEL PEACE MOVE
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Chicago, III Sept The latest
rumor affecting Rooseycltian acsivi-
y is 10 The effect that the presidont
intends 80 cali peace congress Of
his own. TO embrace the amba&sA-
durs Of the powers accredited to
Washington. as soon as they return
from their summer haunts. An
anonymous diplomat. who Is held re-
sponsible for the novel rumor, ex-
plains that the president is not at
all satisfied with the results of the
peace congress at The Hague and Is
determined to add another wreath
Of laurels to his crown of peace be
fore he leaves the White House.
It is stated that Ambassador
Jusserand OF France and Ambassa-
dor sternburg of Germany have sig
nIfied their willingness to particl-
pate in such a conference, James
Bryce. the English ambassador, is TO
be President Rooseyelt's chief sup
porter during the meeting, according
10 the rumor, and If the reports be
believed he already has received au-
thorization from King Edward to
cooperate with the president as far
as possible, this being left entirely
10 the ambassadors discretion.
The information is added that not
only will the future peace of the
world be generally discussed, but
that several other international mat
ters, such as Chinese affairs, the Pa
cific question, Korea's future, the
Drago and Monroe doctrines. South
African territories, and any other
questions which interest two or more
nations in divers ways. will be taken
up.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-09-06
WATCHNA\ MURDERED.
BODY Was Found With Head Crush
ed in nj Dallas.

Dallas. Texas. Sept &. NJ Ii.
Zellner. special night watchman OF
the Dallas Gas company, was found
dead at Ross and Fitzhugh avenues
Yesterday morning He had been
murdered during the night HIS
head was crushed i'm. The entire de
tective force of the city is working
ON the mystery, but so far there is
mo- tangible clev Three NeNieaus.
who were among fhe force WorkinE
un the extensions of ltr sos com
uaug lines ln chat part oft 'hc oiW
.r. under arrest with fhu hope. oi
I.y,fouur .uw.fhIns
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-09-06

Shreveport, La. Sept. G.-W. E.
Green. vice president and general
manager of the Trinity and Brazos
Valley, with headquarters at Fort
Worth, Texas, says:
Texas will certainly be one mill
lion bales short of last year, and If
early frost occurs the yield will be
much less"
ly suffered similarly to other south
ern states, particularly in the hill
lands.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-09-06
GIRLS IN WaDiNG CONTEST.
TalIest and Braycst Is Expected to
Win the Prize

Tallcst and Bravest i Expected to !
Win the Prize
Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. Clear |
lake is to have wading contest at !
the harvest festival to be held next
week Only girls are eligible, and
none of them. old or young, is bar
red.
There's are not any restrictions as
to costume, although the directors
| OF the association frownGd down the
suggestion of the man who proposed
the scheme, copied from the Cleve
land festival There the prizes wa
offered for the girl who could wad
the deepest without getting he
skirts wet.
| "None OF that for u.s., said the
| farmers What would our wives
say?"
There is no restriction as to garb.
although bathing suits will be worn
and mother hubbards are not bar
red. But the tallest girl and the brav-
est is the one who is likely TO get
the prize It amounts to $25 cash.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-09-06
THE PENALTY IS PAID
Travis County Attorney Receives Check
for $4,000 from Harvester Concern.

Austin, Texas Sept Ga mem
Der of a law firm which has been
representing the international Har-
vester company turned over to Coun-
ty Attorney John w. Brady today a
check for $35 900. OF this the coun-
ty attorney gets a percentage author |
ized under the law, amounting in
! this instance to about 5000, for
bringing and prosecuting the case.
The balance will be paid into the
state treasury.
: This ends the business OF the con
q cern in Texas. 1t is said the harves
= | ter company had intended leavlni
, state forever prevents any part o
1t. while 1t Is a part of the organiza
ton, from ever coming back into
the state to do business
| This custer. 1t is said here. ought
| to decrease the price of harvester
machinery in Texas. Under the pre-
vious arrangement the agent in Tex
as has been able to not only dictate /
the selling price to the implement /
dealers all over the state, but has
been able to dictate the price at
which the implement dealers sold
the machines. The implement deal
ers will be able 10 buy all kinds OF
machinery handled by the concern
but This machinery viii have io be
bought by implement dealers
..t,,,,,.,t .-g..Iiuu mon from head
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-09-06
NEW TEACHER ARRIVES.
Prof. kohr VIII Have Charge OF De
partment of Chemistry and
PHYSICS

Prof w, II, Kohr, of st. Charles,
Mo, arrived in the city last night TO
assume his duties with Trinity Uni
versity, as professor of chemistry
and physics. Prof Kohr comes to
the University very highly recon-
mended, and without doubt the work
of this department will be ably con
Quoted He is an A. B. graduate OF
Lebanon Valley College. of Pennsyl-
| vania and has practically completed
the work for his rnAs&Sr'n dexreo N
lthe Untvsrstty ~ ChkeAuD. A. wral
a. being studs&t. FroE. Kohr - -
| enthusiast In athletics. and this
phase Of university activity will be
emphasized Games are being arran-
- ged with other colleges for the foot
- ball team. and 1t is expected that
: Trinity will main her previous hlgh
0 record.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-09-06

When down town and want to
auench your thirst go to the Eatito-
rum and try a lemon puff. Every
body likes them. Try one tt
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-11-16
Local and Personal

1907 crop Of sugar house mOlaSeS at
0. l.. Kimbrough's.
Duncan & Co., is still reducing the
price on boys clothing.
Mayor Doty was in Memphis this
week.
Mrs. S. T. Tatum was in Memphis
Monday.
Misses Courtney and Ruby Tatum
left Monday for a visit to Fulton, KY.
500 boys suits for SO so. Suits up
to 81 so for S. 90 at Duncan & Cos.
Mrs. E. Brewer of Nashville is
visiting her sou, Mr.. A. Brewer and
family.
Sheriff CrOwder'S October settle
ment showed s3736.96 collected on
the road tax in this county.
Mrs. j. E. Cunningham and her
two little boys are at home again af-
ter an extended visit to Harrison, Ark.
If your boys needs an o~vercoat, come
to see US, big reduction III price.
Duncan & Co.
Mr.. L. T. Guy and wife left Tues
day night for New Orleans the lat
ter going for treatment at a Santa.
rum.
MI. j. S. Mcnamara of Mound City
Mo, is visiting relatives in Grenada.
Mrs. Q. B. Gray (nee Miss Dora
POwelD was a visitor to relatives in
Grenada the early part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Boothe spent
a couple OF days the early part Of the
week in Jackson attending the State
Fair.
On to KImbrOugh'S for canned
goods and the best class of groceries
lat prices that will make you buy.
Reduced price on boys suits and
,overcoatS at Duncan & Co.
Do you need a good gun? Then go
the Planters HARDWARE Co. Their ad
in this issue tells you about their
,cl0Se price on guns.
The Planters Hardware Co., are
Offering a 36 piece dinneI set for only
$40. A set Of plates for 20 cents
and everything else in proportion.
Read their an.
The Editor acknowledges the re-
Dceipt of an Invitation to attend the
marriage OF Miss Agnes Glen Calhoun
to DR.. J. David Sweeney on Wednes-
day Nov. 20 at 5 O'Clock p. m. at the
Presbyterian church in this city.
The ladies of the Methodist church
will run a Market on Wednesday Nov.
90, the day before Thanksgiving.
Buy your Thanksgiving dinner from
them.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-11-16

The Editor Of this paper received
a very delightful letter from Rev.
W. f. Roberts, now OF Let's, Ind,
a few day ago. 1t will no doubt be a
matter of interest to all GrenadianS
to know that he is doing nicely In his
new pastorate and that his people
gave him two extended vacations this
year. He writes cheeringly OF his
surroundings but says his heart
turns back to Dixie" and especially
to Grenada which occupies q large
place in his heart. Mr.. Roberts is
not only a fine christian character
but a scholarly gentleman.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-11-16
The Grenada Grocery Co.

Wholesale Grocer, are
now ready for business
and are in position to serve
your wants. The business
will be conducted upon a
safe and conservative basis.
When in Grenada they will
be glad to have you call OH
them. Mail orders will re-
ceive prompt attention.
They have a well assorted
stock Ofnew goods and pri-
ces are right. They sell to
merchants only. I[-I6-2t.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-11-16

The Frank Dudley Company has
held sway at the opera house here
This week. 1t has visited Grenada
several different times before but
this visit has increased the already
great popularity of the company here.
Large audiences greeted every pro-
Torrance all Of which were of a high
standard and well worthy Of praise.
The Company is stronger than ever
before and The Sentinel unhesitat-
ingly commends the company to
theater goers everywhere.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-11-16
Meals and Lodging.

l have opened a fancy grocery store
on tho east side of the Public square
in the building formerly occupied by
The Grenada Sentinel. 1 am not
only prepared to sell good groceries
but can furnish meals and lodging.
Call to see me when you want a good
meal quick. j. X. p. Handy.
11-16-07-3t.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-11-16

The F. Sabin Co., wants your bust
ness. If you have never Graded any
with them, you SHOULD do SO. They
carry a full line Of dry goods, shoes,
groceries, ladies' dress goods, indeed
their stock is one of the most COM
plete in North Mississippi. They
sell for cash and are solicitors for
good customers who make purchases
on time. Read their ad.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-11-16
A Reliable Remedy for Group.

Mrs. S. Rosinthal, of Turner,
Michigan, says: 1--WE have used
Chamberlain's Cough Medicine for
ourselves and chilpren for several
a and like it very much. l think
it is the only remedy for Group and
can highly recommend it." For sale
by End Glass Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-11-16
Administrators Sale.

By virtue of a decree Of the Chancery
rendered at the October term, 1907, the un.
dersigned Administrator Of the estate OF
Phillip Nj. Miller, deceased. will, on MONDAY,
door of Grenada county, Mississippi, within
legal hours, sell for cash, to the highest DIG
der, the following described LANDS; IN sag
county. to-Wit: S. E. 4 Sec. 1. ELH n. e.
Sec. IL T. 81 r.. 3 f. s.. w. 4 sec. 8 NJ u n. w.
X Sec. 2 T. 81. R.4 E.
j.. B. Miller, Administrator.
Q. 1901-4t.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-11-16

Dune n & Co., address the public
again this week through an al which
appears elsewhere. They have one
of the prettiest stores in the land
and their stock of goods is equal to
any. They are giving some splendid
bargains which all womld do well to
investigate.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-11-16
Trespass Notice.

All parties are hereby warned
against hunting or otherwise tres
passing on any of our lands at or
near Elliott station and near Tie
Plant. Il. Il. AUSTIN
I1-19.O7-3t. Mrs. Ida L. Winter.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-11-16
Will Paw Cash for Cotton and Cot
ton Seed at Parsons Station.

l will pay the highest market
price in cash, not checks or GER
tihcates, for cotton and cotton
seed delivered at Parsons Station.
Walter Crump.
u-I1-o7. Parsons, Miss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-16
500 Lives Are
Reported Lost.

City Of Mexico, April 15.-The Bando
Nactonal (National Bank of Mexico) has
received a telegram saying that 500 lives
were lost in the destruction of Chilpan-
cnEo and Chilapa. The telegram adds
that both cities Were completely de-
stroycd. In governmental circles the re-
port IS not credited. 1t is admitted tina.
both cities were severely damaged but
it is not thought that the deaths will
even approximate 200, owing to the fact
that the houses are massive affairs. built
Of StGnc in order 10 resist earthquake
shocks.
The federal authorities here have been
appealed to by the governor of the dis
tricts Of Pravos and Chilapa fol tents
as the inhabitants in the stricken cities
are now living in the Open having CON
structeG dwellings, Of palm leaves and
branches.
Tho gnyerno! OF the state of Guerrero
has dispatched military engineers and
troops 10 the destroyed district and the
Wrrf m r"sc'.a ana sanitation is being
carried IN i'll 4 systematic manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-16
NATIONAL D. AR,
Adopts Resolutions For
International Peace.
Congressman HObson Addresses
The Continental Congress.
Contributions BY Nations For Peace
Favored---FIag For Carnegie.

Washington. April 13.-The contin-
entail Congress Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution today adoDted IN
an unanimous vote Il resolution in
favor of international peace. This was
the principal feature OF the afternoon,
the greater part Of which WAS taken
up With the roll call of the delegates.
Representative Richmond p. Hobson of
Alanaml, who addressed the Congress
III behalf Of peace, was delegated as the
special envoy 10 present Tie resolutions
IT, the International Peace congress in
New York City. Mr.. HubSon is Il dele
gate 10 the Peace. congress ana spoke
before tile Daughters today.
TIE resolution sets forth the regret
Of the Daughters Congress that, on ac-
count Of its present meeting, it could
not accent the invitation to participate
directly iii the arbitrat ton congress.
endorses the Burtholdt resolution
adopted at the London congress Of the
Notwithstanding Union il 1906 ana
adds:
'I;cSolved, that the president general
is hereby authorized TO appoint u COM
mission to present to the Peace con-
greSS at New York Il copy Of the res
olutiOns and also to present Mir. An
drew Carnegie, the great peace flag
rendered to him as an appreciation OF
his services 10 tn cause of peace.
That the Continental Congress adj
vocates the proposition in regard to the
ten nations contributing 10 the cause Of
peace about one-t tenth Of l per cent. of
the sum devoted 10 war and endorse as
Continued on Page Three.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-16

As usual tho first witness was an en-
Ginccr. civil Engineer Cooahs of Ran
gor presenting four plans IF the house
and lie region in the Immediate vicin-
lty.
DIR. Hohort Eoyd of I.inncus. the coro-
nor, Described the position Of tn" body
when lie reached the house On the day
of the murder.
The third ana last witness "f the day
wa; nr. +. :. Dickinson, It local phYsi-
ciln. who, with nr. Libby. performed
TIM autopsy. Dr. Dickinson testified
that in his opinion Dickinson was NJ
most instantly killed. Tine bullet en-
tered the head behind the lett car and
q portion y, il raised completely
through n" skull ana was fuunl under
the scalp on tn" other side. The skull
Of the unfortunate man WAS produced
Nv Or. Dickinson ana tie sight caused
Mrs. Dickinson to bury her face in her
arms.
DR.. Dickinson was submitted to 2
hrinf crosS-cXamination. after which
the court adjourned until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-16
SQUAD CUT DOWN.
Number of Baseball Candidates At
Colby Is Reduced to a Score.

Watcrvilic. Ne, April 13.-(SnociaD.
The first move toward making
out Il team that will represent
the college was taken today when
the squad for active practice
was cut down to % men. The men as
they have now reported stand almost il
the following order. There is no doubt
but the place behind the bat will he
held down by Charles Dryer, and
Frank Carey who is kent from playing
this year by the Arbitration Board has
also been doing some work behind the
bat. The string Of pitchers remains
the same with rip" Shaw probably
heading the list. The others are Ralph
Good and Otis Thompson. who are
both showing UP in good form.
First base still stands open with a
goo string of candidates. Buker. Peter
son, Smith. Sherburne are the contest
ants for this position. For second
about the only man who is out is
Nose" Tilton and many will be glad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-16

T. see him back in his old place. Short
stop ana third base seem to to Il Kind
of miX-up, the same mon being tried
for both positions. For short, Cotton
Hammond. Flood; ana for third. Gun
till, Matthews, ana Blake are having 4
little strife among themselves ana il
will probably Ec some time before the
men are chosen for these places
For LEFT field Trihou will probably
hold his old position. Center field IS to
he covered by either Shaw or Good ac-
cording rs each pitches. Right field
is the only one open ana the fight
there is between Anderson, Written
and Goull. The team Will probably
not be- picked until after the game with
Maine and possibly not before the
Massachusetts trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-16
AT MEXICO CITY.
Shock Was 3eavy-No One Injured
Damage Outside Feared.

Mexico City. April 15.-The official
record Of the meteorological bureau on
last nights earthquake gave the dura-
tiGn of the shock as lasting four min
utcs. Tho movement was from east to
west, in an oval shape.
The observer declared that the con-
ter Of the shock was probably to the
sOuthWard. and it is feared that towns
in that region may have suffered. Late
reports from the various police stations
here state that no lives were lost and
no one injured.
Not a station Of the fire department
received = call. One freak of the earth
quake was recorded. A driver of a cir
Gus wagon who was taking parapher-
Ellia to a railroad depot was thrown
from his seat by the force Of the shock.
He WAS uninjurcd beyond slight
bruises. hut every one of the animals
tx wa driving was Killed.
Telegraph communication ~ far
south as OaXael and San Juan T:Iu-
tista has been established. but beyond
til" report that the shock was heavy in
that region and along the gulf coast.
nothing more was learned.
From the city of Vera Cruz south the
shock il reported to have been very Sc
were. Al the meteorological bureau il
is sail the shock was the heaviest cX-
pcrienccd here since 1882.
From what il known at this time
the shock extended from the city OF
San Luis Potosi on the north to Olxa-
c. on the south. a distance OF 500 miles
AT the time Of the first shuak, the
cafes ana theaters We're filled. and for
q time a panic was feared. but, owing
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-16
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, April 13.-The Western de-
preston has reached the western portion
of the Lake region and extends thence
soGthwestward into Texas.
Showers are indicated for Tuesday in
western New England. Wednesday will
h" generally fair, except in New Eng
Land.
It will ~ warmer Tuesday in Atlantic
coast districts ANA decidedly colder in
tn" lower Missouri, the lower Ohio and
the middle Mississippi valleys. and the
cold weather viii doubtless extend cast
ward into Atlantic coast districts by
Wednesday night or Thursday.
The winds along the New England and
middle Atlantic coast Will ho light wosr,
shifting to south; south Atlantic coast,
fresh northwest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-16
MURDER NEAR T. MILLINOCKET,
Luigi Cardinalli Fatally Slabs Gil
Ovanni di Sim0ni, Both Italians==
Arrested==-Pleads Not Guilty.
RoRENs- picKINsoN TRIAL.

Hpulton, Me, April l5.--Tuan Rohons
aliaa Dick Roberts. ana Mrs. Ami.
Dickinson faced today, the jury in thu
supreme court which viii decide whe-
the they a.e Jointly guilty ~ the muir
der Of Edgar Dickinson, the womans
husband, who was shot ana killed oct
Is rs lie was building i fire in Ills kit
chen stove. The indictment charges
Roberts as he is more commonly
known. with firing the shot and Mrs.
Dickinson With aiding ana ;.brtting the
rurdcr. Both pleaded not guilty at the
opening II the trial this morning. Rob
crtS Was employed hE the Dickinson
family as 4 farm laborer and is Il half
breed Mexican. He was arrested the
day after the murder in q lumber
camp. hat Mrs. Dickinson was not
taken into custody until the indict-
mcnt against her was reported by tie
grand jury last week.
10th appeared cool and confident at
nc trial today until County Attorney
IIol:cs described how young Perry
Dickinson found the body of his father.
Thcn Mrs. Dickinson broke down and
Went ana Roberts folded his arms and
SMUT his teeth with Il SNAP. while his
ia, ;Wit he'd with emotion.
The opening Of the county attorney
was TIM most f"rciblc presentation Of 2
cas-" that has been heard Ill Aroostool:
county for many years.
i vas expected when the trial open
"a today that considerable limo would
j" tlkcn III the selection Of Il jury. Int
tn" cItir" panel was filled during The
morning session rs follows:
Joseph NJ. Garrison If Monticello.
cyrus a. Hrnn W HoGgd"n.
II. y. Nimball of LinnrIs.
i. T.. Iideout of Ludlow.
George lngraham NJ iIoult0r.
oscar 4. iruu ~ Iiudg,!nn.
W. II. Era"lnn al rcrham.
Simon i:urIs of Bancroft.
4. j.. Stewart uf IIoultnn
Stanley Mcrain Of Ludlow.
Frank Thomas OF MaDlctoH.
Jesse =. Kennedy Gnrrnan of Fort
Fairfield
This permitted the regular proceed
inEs # the trial To begin at the after
noon session and there was Il larE"
crowd present when County Attorney
Holmes opened tho ease for the govern
mcnt.
Mr.. Holmes spoke for nearly an hour
during which H. described the cnndi-
tons at the Dickinson home ana the
events which preceded the murder. Mr.
Dickinson. he said. was u quiet. in
offensive man. ON tho morning Of his
death he WAS seated in front az tia
LitrnCn StoN,. rupIuc1 in milling Tho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-16
ANOTHER MURDER.

MiIiimockct, Me-. APRIL 1--Luigi
CARDINAL, who WAS IlacyI unI,r ar
rest to.:ay on the charge of murder for
the st2bbng = death Of Giovanni Di
Simolj 1T i lumber camp two miles be
low East M!ilinocilet, was bound over
to IL @uprcm" court without bail to-
night, IN TEial Justice George ".
St1arns. Examination was waived and
q plea Of not guilty was entered for
the prisoner.
inst IN, vious ID the trial an inquest
was held under the direction Of tOro-
ncr IL. :. Erlgdun and verdict wa.
rendered that Sinlcni came to his
death last night ct the hands Of Car
dinaii. Who used knife. The wound
WAS made in the lift temple ana was
half an inch wide and quite deep. an
artery was severed.
The murder took place at the camp
Of Marco LavorgHia and Fred PelusO
where these men with two others We're
Waiting for the ground 10 ~ in con
ditinn to commenc" work Oh the eX-
tension Of the Bangor &. Aroostook
Railroad to the East Branch Of the
Kenuchec river, known as the SIhoOdic
cut off.
Il was brought out at the inquest
that the four m,n had been drinking
beer ana there had been 4 quarrel as
to which ~" should procure some
kegoS"h" from the clerk. also that
there had been hard feelings against
the man under arrest f"r some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-16
FAIR

Washington, April 15.-Forecast for
Tuesday ana Wednesday for New Eng
land: Fair in east, showers in west por-
tion Tuesday. Wednesday showers; fresh
west winds, becoming south.