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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-21
DECISION RESERVED
IDiuncllon Case Heard in Hart-
 ford Superior Court.

At the superior court at Hartford yesterday afternoon the injunction proceedings against the city realtive to the building of wall on Meadow street or doing any widening or flll- ing on or near the property of Charles E. Egan, F. J. Larkin. Willis N. Hall and R. K. Brown were heard before Judge Case, MT Kellogg repre- senting the city and E. F. Cole stat ing the case for the plaintiffs.
 The witnesses for the city were Comptroller Russell, City Engineer Cairns and City Clerk Sandland. Their evidence went to show that the work now in progress is being done according to the charter, but Judge Cole tried to make it appear other wise. He said the city Is getting nothing, but pile of dirt for S1,- 100000, that the bureau of assess ment knows no more about property values than woodchucks, and that the project now in hand was big under taking for one-horse town like Wa terbury.
 Charles Egan and Frank J. Larkin claimed that the new grade will practically put them out of business and that they have no place else to go, the award of damages not being sufficient foA enable them to secure suitable sizes.
 F. J. Estabrook, the railroad en- gineer testified that the company is spending about s3,000,000 on the Waterbury Improvements and that in case the injunction should be made permanent it would close every ave- nue to the station.
 Judge Case took the papers and said he would make known his deci- sion to the clerk of the superior court.
 On the way home and last night some thought that City Attorney Kel- logg didn't leave Judge Cole leg to stand upon, while others wer of the opinion that Cole whipped the whole bunch, and that the Library park project Is doomed. R. K. Brown, who was said to be.a party to the fight, is not in 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-21
TRIBUTE TO TOM MAHoN.
Waterbury Men Feel the Loss of
 Their old Time Friend.

Waterbury, Conn, July 21, 1908. Editor Evening Democrat:
 It is hard to be silent when a friend leaves us who had such a wholesome influence in the world of trade as the one who took his de- parture yesterday from his earthly home at Bristol, Conn.
 Everywhere he was known as Good Tom Mahon" the travelling salesman of the National Casket Go. We shall all be lonesome for many a day until Father Time, the great healer will come to our relief.
 If ever man was loved and trust ed by both employer and customer and never doubted. 1t was Thomas H. Mahon. He was so full of truth and justice and had such a fine sense of discrimination that even a rebuke would not offend, What a splendid example his life was to us in the trade who are so full of worldliness! In. our mos. social moments he never spoke word that could not appear in print. He endeared himself SO much to all who did business with him that TO secret was kept from him for fear of betrayal.
 His devotion to duty made every man respect and value his time.
 Nature was truly kind to him. He had the advantage of a tall and commanding appearance and was ex- ceptionally handsome in form and features. No man could be better equipped to go among men. His sincerity was never questioned.
 The simple services over his re- mains yesterday at Bristol were in keeping with the beautiful character of the man who has gone to his re- ward. Rarely have we heard the Mass sung so sweetly and with such pathos. The gentle and ennobling spirit of Good "Tom" Mahon seemed to hover over us all and was as in- spiring in death as 1t was in life. No further eulogy was required. May He who is the source of all love. of all truth and of all good be his abiding place for ever and ever. Amen.
 Sad. silent. and dark, be the tears
 that we shed,
 As the night dew that falls on the
 grass OCT his head;
 And the tear that We shed, tho in
 secret 1t rolls,
 Shall long keep his memory green in
 our souls"
 JOHN MoRIARTY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-21
FOR GOOD ROADS.
,dermen Discussed Them on the
 Side Last Evening.


 Alderman Spain stopped a discus on that threatened to result in a irious row at the meeting of the bard of aldermen last night by ris- ig to a point of order just as Alder an FitEsimmons of the third ward nd the chairman of the board were fitting ready to strike. 1.-The meeting was held for a specific hrpose and nothing except what was Rntioned in the call could be en- tsrtained. At the close of the session hir Fitzsimons stated rather hotly that he hoped some of this money will be spent on the streets. adding that we have the worst roads in the state.
 That's a matter of opinion. alder man" replied the chairman.
 Mr Fitzsimmons. 'I suppose that's %. but ! have given my opinion on it."
 Mr Larkin: .Mr Fitzsimons has a very nice automobile and Jolts are not good for it =
 MT Fitzsimons. People in auto mobiles have rights that sholud be re- specfed.-
 Chairman ScaIiY. True. but not any more than folks afoot. The streets are not in very good condition iust nov. but il should De remember ed that we had a terrific storm last Saturday"
 Mr Fitzsimons vas coming back with a hroadsids when Alderman Spain called for order and h0stllities rszsed. after Nr Kellogg had explain sd tat the proceeds of the bonds iuss soid is availshlx fer ass Ia anY part of tks city where the aldermen decide to usz e.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-21
ROW AT THE POOL.
Spagmilo, Enraged at Ducking,
 Draws Knife on Crowd.


 Draws Knife on Crowd.
 Gemaurio Spagmilo did not take kindly to the ducking which about a dozen young men were giving him in the swimming pool at Hamilton park yesterday afternoon, so he proceed ed to put an end to it. Getting out of the water he hurried to his lock- CT and procured pocket knife. Some one thinking there was to be a cutting bee informed Officer Dele hanty, so Spagmilo was arrested.
 In court this morning the officer said that the pool was drawn of and the knife found at the bottom. It was closed. The accused had made no complaint to him about the fellows that were bothering him.
 John Ryan of Liberty street was in the pool at the time, but he saw nothing. He heard some one say that Spagmilo had knife, but did not see it. The accused spoke through an interpreter. He said the boys were bothering him and he sim ply got the knife to scare them. He was fined a dollar and costs; proba- tion officer.
 Daniel Commerford was given $1O and costs for drunkenness and sen tence was suspended on breach of the peace charge; probation.
 A case against Rocco Dabino for violation of the liquor laws was con- tinued until Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-21
THE oAKvuIE COMPANY.
 maKers Of
WIRE AND MEAL eoops

P. O. Freight and Express Aedrn1z oakville. Conn Telegraph Address Waterbury. Conn- New York ozes. 4s Howard Street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-21
A Close Out

of window screens and screen doors. Entire line at less than cost.
 Window Screens, 24 inches high. adjustable from 22 to S3 inches wide, were BOG. now 23c.
 Size 28 inches high, adjustable frame, 24 to 37 inches wide, were 40c now 28c.
 Size "A inches high, adjustable from 30 to 36 inches wide, were 45c. now BOG.
 Doors that were s1 50, now $1.09.
 Doors that were SIPS, now Ssc.
 Doors that were s1.00, now 69c.
 Practically all sizes in stock. De- livered promptly to any part of the city,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-21
PIIsTTV6 d PAPtRHiS6IN6

ls our old trads-vs satisfy svsry- ens in york and prics. Ne furnisn Paper. Border and Labor compists for tz.se per room and ap. Msks no mistake. but come to ny place. tzil- cr fn same husinezx next door. We are not tsflorA bat Paperhanxsrx
 DAVID GOLDBERG.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-21
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London. July 2l--The house of lords passed the second reading of the olf sg. pensions tul tsus insuriss is b> couinr c aw.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-18
Evangelist Says the Officers Are
Afraid to Attempt Enforce
ment Of the Law.
APPEALS TO THE PEOPLE
Tells Christians II They Would Do
Their Duty They Could Put an
End to 'Lawlessness."
Pastors Talk.

1t was quite evident to the audi
ence at the First Methodist church
last night that the evangelist and his
helpers and the pastors stand on no
uncertain ground as to what is to be
accomplished during the series of
meetings now in progress Before the
sermon DR.. Walton took occasion to
make a few remarks that startled
most of the people present. He said:
I'm war of any kind a great
many sacrifices have to be made
You go into a home and a fond
mother will point to sons picture
on the wall and say, There is boy
| gave to my country I want to say
that war is on in Waxahachie; a
war of good against evil; a war of
God against the devil; war of law
and order against lawlessness and
corruption.
Some people have been saying in
the last few days after some of the
sermons against immortality, why
don't you christians get some detec-
tives and ferret out some of the
iawlessness that is going on?' Why,
what do you need with a detective
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-18
LEG CRUSHED
UNDER ENGINE
.Switchman in Santa Fe Yards
at Cleburne Meets with a
Terrible Accident
FIRST AID TO THE INJURED
1t Was Hall an Hour Before Skilled
Surgical Attention Was Secured.
Amputation Of the Limb
Is Necessary.

Cleburne, Texas, June 1S.-While
switching in the Santa Fe yards yes
terday morning, w r. Hill was
crushed under the wheels of the en-
gine upon which he was employed
receiving serious and probably fatal
injuries. His left leg was crushed to
a pulp from the thigh down and his
skull fractured, besides other slight
er wounds.
First aid for wounded treatment
was given the switchman by the
yardmen and medical attention sum-
moned, but a period of thirty min
utes or more elapsed after the acci-
dent before skilled surgical aid could
be secured for the suffering man,
who was conscious in spite of his
terrible hurts and bore up bravely
under them. He was placed upon a
cot and conveyed to the Y NJ. C. A.
building, near which the accident
happened, and after the arrival of
physicians was taken to his resi-
dence at 623 North Robinson street.
Amputation of the crushed limb is
considered absolutely necessary by
the attending physicians, but up to a
| late hour had not been sufficient
reaction from the shock to permit
the operation being performed, and
but little hope for recovery OF
Switchman Hill is held out to his
| family He is a young man about 80
years of age, who has been in the
employ of the company for several
years, and has young wife and one
little son. He is a member of John
son Lodge No. 131, l. o. O. F.; of
the Fraternal Brotherhood and of
the Brotherhood of Railroad Train
| men, and very popular among his
| associates
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-18
SCHOOL LEVY LAW IS INVALID
Supreme Court Passes on Independ-
ent District Tax Question.

Austin, Texas, June 18.-In ans
werfng the certified questions yes
terday in the case of Snyder ct al VS..
Baird Independent School District,
from the court of civil appeals at
Fort Worth, the supreme court held
to be unconstitutional the law au-
thorizing Independent school dis
tricts embracing city and rural prop
erty to levy tax of more than 20
cents on the 800 valuation for all
school purposes.
The law authorized the levying of
a tax of 25 cents for school building
purposes and so cents for mainten-
ance, and over s3,000,00O of bonds
have been issued under this law,
which law the supreme court now
says is unconstitutional. All these
bonds are thus rendered Invalid in
the event any taxpayer wants to take
advantage of this decision These
bonds are owned by persons all over
the county.
The court held that independent
school districts created with boun-
daries beyond the limits of the town
are limited to a 20-cent tax rate for
all purposes under article 7, sec
ton 3, of the constitution
1t is estimated there are approx
imately SO 500, ,0000 of school bonds
involved in this decision. The attor-
ney generals department has also a
large number of independent school
district bonds which were held up
pending a determination of this
question.
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JURY WHEEL LAW IS UPHELD
The Court Of Criminal Appeals Pass
es on Mooted Question.

Austin, Texas, July 18.-The
court Of criminal appeals yesterday
upheld the constitutionality of the
jury wheel law of the thirtieth legis-
lature, in affirming the case of Bob
Smith, from Dallas. who was given
death sentence for the murder of
Alexander Brown.
The constitutionality of this law,
which authorizes the selection of
jury by drawing their names out OF
wheel, was the only point on which
the appellant had based his appeal,
by contending that this act is uncon-
stitutional.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-18
Taft Delegates Seated.

Chicago, June 18.-The second
day of the republican national con-
vention brought the long expected
Roosevelt yell, whirlwind of en-
thusiasm which ragged within the
Coliseum for fully forty-fve minutes
yesterday afternoon, for a time pre-
senting to the timid the specter Of
a Roosevelt stampede. This demon
stration was decidedly the feature
of day otherwise notable for a
stirring speech from the permanent
chairman of the convention, Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachus-
etts; for much practical procedure
in placing the convention on a
smooth running basis, and for the
final defeat of the plan to reduce
representation of the southern states
at future conventions.
Probably the most important act
OF the day, and the one having the
greatest significance, was the adop-
tion Of the report of the committee
on credentials, seating the Taft dele
cations practically in toto. If there
had been any lingering doubt of the
Taft strength, it disappeared before
this decisive action, which, in effect,
placed upward of 700 delegates in
the Taft column.
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MINORITY REPORT
MEETS DEFEAT
Platform as Originally Drafted
Is Adopted by 0verwhelm-
ing Majority.
sPEcTER Of ROOSEVELT
Following Mention Of His Name Del
esates and Spectators Stood and
Yelled Themselves Hoarse.
Lyon Men Seated.
Special to the Daily Light.

Special to the Daily Light
Chicago, June 1S.-It was just
seventeen minutes past ten O'Clock
this morning when Permanent Chair
man Henry Cabot Lodge raped the
convention to order. Shortly after
the invocation the committee on
platform and resolutions announced
that it was ready to report. The
reading of the report was then COM
menced and consumed nearly all of
the forenoon. AT frequent intervals
the applause was almost deafening
A minority report was also present
ed, and when it's reading was COM
pleted the vote was called for. The
minority reported was defeated by a
vote of $50 to 28.
At this hour it seems to be the
understanding that Mr.. Taft will not
be placed in nomination until Ohio
shall have been reached in the regu-
lar alphabetical list of states. If this
program is carried out most of the
favorite sons from other states will
be placed before the convention be-
fore the name of Mr.. Taft is reached
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-18
The Department Club.

The executive board of the De
partment club met Tuesday after
noon with the president, Mrs. H. N
Peters, and appointed committees
consisting of members from the res
pective departments. They are as
follows:
House Committee-Mrs Leigh,
Mrs. Groce, Misses Eugenia Lomax
Eula Walcott. May Smith, Mrs. vii
Farley and Mrs. LeBlond.
Social Committee-Mrs Riddle
Mrs. George Coleman, Mrs. Watson
Mrs. George, Mrs. Schmitt, Miss
Maude Mcclellan and Mrs. r. X. Err.
win.
Membership Committee-Mr
Templeton, Mrs. F. Brady, Mrs Sid
Farrar, Miss Grizzard, Mrs. Charley
Brady, Mrs. Jenkins.
Finance Committee-Mrs. Cleve
land, Mrs. Lee Campbell Mrs. BowG
Farrar
Printing Committee-Mrs J. Les
Cannon and Mrs. May Smith
Year Book Committee-Mrs Wat
son, Mrs. Mcknight, Miss Ma.
Smith, Miss Emma Davis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-18
FALLS CHURCH.

Falls Church, June 17.-Farmers
are still busy with their crops.
Rev. Harris of Forreston filled his
appointment here Sunday. A large
crowd attended the services Sunday,
with an abundant dinner on the
ground.
Mr.. Lewis Moore, on the night of
the 18th, was united in marriage to
Miss Minnie Blasisngame, a pretty
and highly respected young lady OF
this community.
Miss Fay Wood and brothers, Les.
lie and Ira, attended the League al
Bethel Sunday night
Miss Cannon of Grandview is Wis
iting at Mr.. and Mrs. Rice's at pres
ent.
Mrs. Bessie Jeanes and family OF
Boz visited Mrs. Stovall Saturday.
Mr.. Henry Tomlin of South PRONG
visited at Mr.. Brintle's Sunday.
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thing is done, and that at an early
date, to check the tide of sentiment
that is being developed against the
governor administration this coun-
ty is hopelessly lost to him in the
July primary. Knowing ones say
that 1t Is too late for the governor
to save Ellis county and that it is al
ready lined up in the Williams col
umn. Opposition to the reelection
of Governor Campbell has developed
With a remarkable rapidity during
the past two weeks. Not only are
the farmers of the county supporting
the Hopkins county man, but many
business and professional men in
Waxahachie and other towns will
vote for him. Men who took an ac-
tive part in the interest of Governor
Campbell two years ago are now do
ing all they can to carry the county
for Mr.. Williams.
County Attorney Mark Smith re-
ceived a message from Governor
Campbell Thursday morning, stating
that he would speak at the court
house in Waxahachie Saturday
June 27. 1t is expected that III this
speech the governor will attempt to
explain and defend the full rendi-
ton law.
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Injunction Plank Adopted.

Chicago, June 18-The biggest
problem before the resolutions COM
mittee of the republican national
convention-that of the proposed
plank in the platform dealing with
the question Of the Limitation of the
use OF court injunctions in labor
controversies-was disposed of at 2
o'clock this morning by vote of IS
to Is, with one state, South Carroll
ma, not recorded, the full committee
agreeing to the plank 1t was pre-
dicted after the vote that there
would be no fight on the matter on
the floor OF the convention when the
fun report of the committee should
be made today.
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when you can walk along your
streets and see men reeling from the
effects of liquor and when you pass
along some places where you have to
hold your nose to keep from smell
ing the filthy slop. Detectives? You
don't need detectives. If the chris
tian people would awaken to their
duty and say this thing had to go it
would go. (Shouts of Amen.) And
then some of your weak kneed little
officers of the law walk around and
say I can't find anything wrong go
ing on That makes me sick. The
officer would have to be deaf, dumb,
blind and sunk into hell to keep from
seeing the wickedness that is going
on around here. And you can go and
tell your officers that l said they
were afraid of the crowd that is
handling liquor and prostitute wom-
en-.
Then there is one thing that
makes me sad. Some women of the
city are sending in their orders to
the stores from 10 to II when they
could send them earlier God help
a woman who would do such a thing
and deprive any groceryman of hav-
ing an hour to attend the meeting
and think over his lost condition
and that of his clerks. But let me
say that this does not merit the ex-
cuse these men who say they
can't close their stores BECAUSE they
are afraid of losing a little money
l want to tell you that God won't go
back on man that will honor his
services. / want every pastor and
church officer who is going to stand
by us to clean out this place to
stand"
In an instant twenty of the most
prominent men of Waxahachie were
on their feet.
"Now I want every committee
man who will put himself on record
to stand"
Thirty more stood up.
Now / want every man in the
house who will stand by us to rise. -
In a second every man but two
was on his feet. One of these had
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Minnesota Elks.

st. Paul, Mimi, June 1S.-Elks
of the Twin Cities. reinforced by
members Of the order from several
North Dakota cities and from all
over Minnesota, will. descend upon
the town of Bemidji today, where
the fourth annual meeting of the
Minnesota State Association of Elks
will be held during the next three
days.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-18
Victory for Lyon Regulars.

Chicago, June 18.-It was after 4
a. m. yesterday when the committee
on credentials after an all-night ses-
sion passed upon the last of the con-
tests, closing the list with the cases
covering the entire state of Texas.
Every case was decided by the com
mittee In accordance with the pre-
vious decisions of the national COM
mittee and in nearly every instance
the seated delegation was the one
instructed for Taft.
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Baltimore, June 1S.-Important
and interesting coast defense man
euvers in Chesapeake Bay, begin
ming today, have attracted naval mi
litia from Maryland, New York,
Pennsylvania and the southeastern
states. War vessels from the regu-
lar establishment will be used in the
maneuvers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-18
Troops In Camp.

Charleston, S. c., June 18.-Three
regiments Of the South Carolina ma
tional guard went into encampment
today at Sullivan's Island, and will
maneuver in conjunction with the
regular troops at Fort Moultrie.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-18
Minnesota Bankers.

Fairmont, Mimi, June 18.-Men
OF finance from many cities and
towns are in attendance today at the
group meeting of the Minnesota
Bankers' Association.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-18

Souvenir Writing Tablets, a local
view on each page. The best grade
linen paper. For sale by T. ]. Nc
Dade, B. w. Fearis. City Drug store
and Hood & Curlin. II
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Cornell Graduates.

Ithaca, N. Y, June 18.-Students
alumni, proud parents of graduates
and other visitors filled the armory
today at the fortieth annual COM
mencement exercises of Cornelp
University
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X. Of p. Notice,

The Knights of Pythias will meet
tonight in regular session Work in
rank OF Page and Knight. Let all
members be present promptly at
o'clock sharp, especially the third
rank team.
c. T. NALL, C. C.
CHAS. WALTERS, X. r. & S,
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BABY DROWNED IN TUB.

Ihree-Yes Old Sister Unable to
Rescue Infant.
Fort Worth, Texas, June 18.-The
17-months-old baby of Mrs. J. U.
Shirley climbed into tub of water
yesterday and was drowned while
the mother was hanging out clothes
near by.
The 3-year-old sister, Grace, vain
ly tried to pull out the infant.
The mothers efforts to restore life
also proved futile.
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homes for So year.-Dr. Thacher'I Lives
md Blood 60
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Baseball Game Friday.

The Adelphian base ball team will
play the Knights of Pythias team
Friday afternoon at Ferris ball park
at clock.
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GOVERNOR CAMPBELL COMING

VIII Deliver Campaign Speech
Here Saturday, June 27.
Governor Campbell has evidently
heard from Ellis county. Tho word
has gone to Austin that unless some