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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-14
Short Crop of Garden Sass.

Jackson, Miss, March 14.-Last
months cold wave has resulted in a
serious loss to the truck growers of
Southern Mississippi, who raise ear
ly fruits and vegetables for the cas-
tern and northern markets. Radish-
es. lettuce, peas and other vegetab-
les have been greatly damaged and
the early strawberry crop will be
very short.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-14
NEARING CENTURY MARK.
Mrs. Elizabeth Payne VIII Celebrate
Ninty-Ninth Birthday.

Probably II oldest person living
in Waxahach is Mrs. Elizabeth
Payne, who sides in a modest little
cottage on Williams street. If Mrs.
Payne lives to see the dawn of Sun
day morning she will celebrate the
ninety-ninth anniversary of her
birth. She has resided in Waxahachie
about thirty years and has a large
circle of friends who will unite in
bestowing congratulations upon her
tomorrow.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-14

Editor Buck Brown of the Midlo-
THAN Argus, Editor John Weekly OF
the Ennis Weekly Local, Editor j.
w. Beck of the Milford Courier and
Editor T. B. Lusk of the Italy News
Herald are in the city today. They
came here to participate in the or
ganization of a Bryan club for Ellis
county.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-14

S. E. Fowler has returned from
Kildare, small station on the Tex
as and Pacific between Jefferson and
Texarkana, where he spent several
days at the bedside of his father,
who is quite i'll.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-14
TRINITY WINS FIRST GAME.
Polytechnic College Goes Down in
Defeat on University Campus.

" Maroon and white,
White and maroon,
Trinity, Trinity.
She's all right.
Are we in it?
Well, / guess
To the tune of 9 to /;
Yes, yes, yes.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
ANOTHER THEATRE
TO RUN VAUDEVILLE

This city may have another little
theatrical clash as a result OF the an
nouncement that vaudeville viii be pre-
sentcd along with moving pictures foi
five and ten cents at the Opera House
beginning tomorrow
"i know of no theatrical war" said Nc.
Dockstadcr to-day. ~ don't thnl
Wilminston has dc elopei into a five.
cent town" Manager Dockstadei
books through the Keith Proctor
agency. known as the trust bookinc
Arm which handles the big acts. fl
was said to-day that he will refer th,
matter TO tho Keith Proctor and other
allied booking interests I'm New Yori
tomorrow.
Manager Z. w. Rice OF the Opera
House among othc~ things says: III
the masses of Wilmington theatregocr.
want low priced entertainment there Is
no reason why the Opera House should
not furnish H. As to the community
of interests which prohibits the Opera
House from entering the vaudevili,
field. and the submitting of the matter
TO the United Booking office for settle.
ment ] know nothing tf there i.
ANYTHING 10 arbiiraie / do not know
what it is. and much less can under
stand why il should be referred 10 IA.
United Booking office
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
WARN AGAINST
BOGUS CHECKS
Bank Officials Urge Caution
in CaShine for Unknown
Persons

Officials OF the various banks IN VIII
ming,on warn merchants and the public
generally to be careful IN the cashing OF
checks during the holiday season. IL has
been the observation OF bank officials
that the rush and hustle OF the holidays
is taken advantage Of by persons who
wish to work Tho bogus check or other
check alm-nam games
Two worthless checks that were cashod
by local merchants were presented az the
entral National Bank for collection this
morning They were for amounte Of slf
and si5. They were given by stranger 10
merchants OF whom he made purchases
and were cashed When the checks were
presented at tie Central Bank ON which
they were drawn. It was found that no
such accounts existed there and the
checks were worthless
A worthless check for $40 was oashed al
the store Of George Fountain, No. so
King street this morning. This afternoon
a young man was detained by the police
on suspicion OF knowing something Of the
check transaction Mr.. Fountain was un-
able to Identify the suspect and Mr. Boun-
talns sister who cashed the check. will
look at the young man this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
HERESY NEEDED
In CHURCHES
Preacher Raised Storm of
Protest Among the
Chicago Clergy

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
CHICAGO, Dec 1.-THE cure for the
modern tendency towards "Merels
orthodox and respectful religion" lies
in heresy in the Christian Church.
This statement Of Rev. Frank Crane.
Of Worcester. Mass. to-day aroused q
storm Of protest among the clergy OF
this city.
"rhe so-called Christian Church IN
which the widest liberty Of thought is
not encouraged. is already half heather
and moribund." he declared. ''Heresy
is not a disease of Christianity. Heresy
is Christianity itself Christian herss
differs with hcathenish orthodoxy. whose
object is conformity. Jesus came no,
10 bring ms in the enclosure calleu
Heaven but into a state called Heaven
Jesus had no intention whatever OF
establishing a religion. He did not es-
tablish Christianity Christianity is "a
st OF opinions; what Christ stood fof
was state of personality"
Evening journal., 1908-12-14

Is Ivory a toilet Or a
laundry soap? 4
Both.
1t contains such good
materials and is so per-
fectly made that there is
no better soap for the
toilet and bath.
1t is sold at such a
reasonable price that it
can be used in the laun-
dry-particularly for
washing colored goods
and articles of delicate
texture; linens, laces,
embroideries and things
of that sort.
Ivory Soap
SO 400 Per Gent. Pure.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
FOUND SATISFACTORY
CONDITIONS IN STATE

Dr. r. T.. Tibbetts OF tho Bureau OF
Animal Industry Of Washington, D. c..
who was in this citv Saturday. LEI;
Yesterday and will visit along the STATE
line between Delaware and Maryland
Inspecting the quarantine outposts thai
have been established by Cove noi
Lea
Or. Tibbetts had a conference with
DR. Mitchell government inspector at
tho wifnineton Abbatoir on Saturday
afternoon during which the situation
was talked over Everything was
found TO be satisfactory so far as Del.
aware is concerned. DR. Tibbctis cam,
here to Investigate rumors of caitl,
infected with tho ''hoof and mouth
disease having bsen driven over th,
State line
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Commercial Markets

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. H-FEED.-
Sold fairly and ruled firm under light
offerings. We quote car lots: Winter
bran. In bulk. per ton, s2LOOG2l50; spring
bran, in sacks. as to size per ton, S2iOOa
2i.5e
WHEAT Tho market ruled steady
under moderate offerings. but there was
little demand from any source. No. Z
red was quoted as follows: December,
Sl.03hdi.0i Spot car lots. in export ole
vator-No. red. Si03isal.0l: No. South
orn red. N.Ol1sQi.o2
OATS-The market ruled nrm under
light offering and a fairly active demand
We quote as TO loca alton NO. white. 56Mc
standard white 55isc.; No. 3 white. size.
rejected. 52iaa0Mc.
POULTRY-Live was IN fair deman,
end steady under moderate offerings
Quotations.
Fowls. as TO size and quality, II 1-2r
T. l-ec. old roostcrs. 1-2aac; spring
chickens as 20 size and quality. Il i-2a1
i-2c.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
GOLDEY COLLEGE
DAILY news

l. p. IIoughton, Jr, shorthand grad
5s '0S. of Akron. Ohio, is now AS
sistant Secretary Of the Akron Board
OF Trade.
Tho Alumni reception to the students
will be held Friday evening, December
Is.
Parents can select no Christmas
present that will be OF so much value
to their sons and daughters as a COM
merciai and shorthand course at Col
dey College.
Lack of q good. practical education
is the cause of so many men being
out of employment not only during
dull but also during prosperous times.
It is the duty Of parents to educate
their sons and daughters TO make an
Independent and honest living
Floyd W. Harper has completed the
commercial course. He IS a good bust
ness writer and has been very sue
cessful as a student
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
LABOR UNION THANKS
THE CHURCH COUNCIL

PBu.ADEI.PHIA. Dec. N.-At the reg
uiar meeting oi the Central Labor Union
yestorday. vote OF thanks was adopted
after a spirited debate to the Federal
Councii % Churches ot Christ held i'm
this city recently. FOR the resolutions Ia
the interest OF organized labor
The subject came up under a motion OF
Mr Ritchie. building trades delegate,
who asked the secretary of the meeting
10 read tho resolutions passed hy the Fed
erai Council o. the churches Mr.. ritcmc
offered a motion that the union cndorfe
the resolutions.
This WAS opposed hy a minority. who
coniended that the churches had never
before evidenced any interest i'm organized
labor and had taken this position because
their mebership had been steadily de-
clninr
Mr.. EacLain, of tho stationary fromc1.
National Organizer Hahn and AIR lIuIS
iliz. 81 the miscellaneous trades. an took
the ground that the action OF Tho FEEDER.
alton uns n virtual endorsement OF the
position Of tho American Federation Of
Labor and that organized labor should
welcome heartily any help from ans guar.
ter.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
CANNOT AVOID LIABILITIES

WASHINGTON. Dec 1i-"How
much. then. is a man better than a
shocp?" the rebulsc OF Christ to the
Phariseos is cited in rebulxe to the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
IN a decision by Justice Stafford Of the
District supreme Court sustaining q
demurrer by +. +. Goldenstoin, injured
IN the service OF the company. 20 the
company's plea that he had bartered
away his right 20 damages by accepting
relief benefits.
The court rules that the railroad
cannot avoid its liability 60 an cm-
ploye under the Employers Liability
Act by pleading that the employo con-
tmctcd before entering employment
that he was 20 receive only certain
damages in event Of injury
The court declares an employe may
repu6iate HIS release OF his real dam
ages just as a borrower may recover
usurious payments aud as a railroad
cannot secure immunity by a clause I'm
a bin Of lading FOR livestock so Il can-
not Kin and MAIN employees with inn
munity because Il provides a hospital
kept up chiefly by the men whose lives
are in IT'S charge
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
DOYLE'S STORIES INSPIRE
YOUTH TO DEMAND MONEY

special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
CHICAGO. Dec. ls-sir Conan DOYLE
and his creation sherlock Holmes"
were responsible for tie white Death
letters recently sent to various clerAy-
men. and prominent citizens in Chicago
with the tnrea THAT unless they left
large sums of money az designated
spots they would lie put TO death Tlc
mystery was cleared when William
Pollard. agci 22. driver OF a groccr's
wagon. was arrested. lie confessed
thar be sent the n'ssives as a joke.
Pollard slil he had been inspired bg
reading Doyie's stories SO he organ
izci the knights of the White Death
and with n Sherlock Holmes fancy foi
the weird. wrote out n bundle OF lett rs.
an decorated with skulls and cross.
bones The demands for money, it ls
qua u1Auue - patpn Alduis e.t
mystery. as he never went TO see
whether the money was lett as dc
manded.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
TO CELEBRATE
ST. PATRICK'S DAY

The Ancient order Of IIibcrnlans will
celebrate ST. Patricxs Day on March
i next with a mass meeting 1 n the
Opera House. Prominent speakers VIII
be present TO peuict the days OF old
when saints. scholars and heroes worked
in the effort of freedom FOR the land OF
the Shamrock. A chorus OF 100 voices
and other soloists will sing the praises
OF the Old land This programme was
mapped out yesterday at a meeting OF
the County Bnrd. Every division in the
county win participate and the affair
promises TO be the greatest celebration
Of st. Patrick's Day held in Wilmington
for many years.
County President J. L. AlcIvor is
chairman OF the committee and Frank
c. Doherty. secretary. Some OF the ma
tional officers will be present and the
chairman Of the meeting is likely to be
the Rev. T. l.. Brady, county chaplain,
and Bishop Monaghan VIII be one OF the
speakers. A feature Of the occasion will
be the Issuance of the Iibernian
knight, a new eight page paper to be
issued in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
YOUNG MAN GOES
BACK TO IRELAND

John MclSeough. young man Of a
wealthy family of Ireland. who after
being treated at the state Hospital at
Farnhurst, sailed for his home on the
steamship Merton on Saturday from
Philadelphia. was on a pleasure visit
to this country when be became IN,
which affected his mind The statement
has been made that he was attending
college in this country. but such is not
the case lie was on pletsure trip
ana was not accompanied by a priest,
as also has been stated. 1t was while
the young man was visiting a relative
i'm this city that he became i'll. evil
IDENTIFY from ovcrstudy in a college in
Ireland. His mind became affected
and he was sent TO tho state hospital
waere his board was paid, an attend
ant was paid TO wait on him and two
physicians from this city paid to as
sist in treating him. lie was there
for eight weeks or more and improved
rapidly lie requested that he be al
lowed 10 go back to ireland. and ar
rangements were made to have VIII
liam J. NiclSlc, an attendant. to &c
back with him Al lof Nickle's ex-
penscs on the trip TO and from ireland
are being paid by McKeough The
young man Is not in a dangerous con-
dition and was not taken away In
shoclsles from the hospital, as was stat
ed i'm some newspapers but walked
along the streets with a relative and
with Nickle TO tho boat Persons in
torested I'm the young man say they
wish some Of the erroneous Impressions
corrected ana the foregoing statements
arc true.
Get your Xmas fruit cake at IIanna's
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
THE PRESIDENT
OF AFRICAN INSECTS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14-President
Roosevelt will have to hunt African lions
through a mosquito netting. II S. O..
Thompson. OF Richmond. Ind, has cor
rectly sizzed up the conditions OF the
country which the President will travel
on his hunting tour. Thompson saw the
President today, and told him that his
greatest danger would come from in
sects. The indiana man has been through
Africa and declares that incests are
more TO be fedred than lions or poison
Gus reptiles for they are so stoalthy in
their attack
He did not succeed In soaring the Pres
ident, but Mr.. Roosevelt admitted he was
very much interested. and asked Thomp-
to write him at length on the subject.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
sarvlaen A. thn cath,dral.

afternoon On tho cathedral. Bishop
Monaghan oficiatcd. Previous 10 the
Benediction. the Bishop received thirty
Young girls into the children Of Mary
sodality Tho candidates were dress
ed I'm white and wore wrcaths and
wells. The ceremony was quite Inn
rressiVe. Tho Bishop gave the Rene
diction lie was assisted throughout
both services by Vicar General Lyons
rs assistant priest. Rev Fathers
Dougherty and MclNenna were deacon
and sub deacon. respectively. Ins
rhrrcn was crowded. and the singing
of the vespers by tho older Socialists
assisted by the boy choir under the di-
rection of chairnaster iinnan was eX-
cnllcnt.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
WORKING TO CHANGE
THE HOUSE RULES
BY United Press Leased Special Wire

gy United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON. u. c.. Dec. i4-Col.
Hepburn. who presided az the meeting
of Republican Insurgents OF the House
has announced the personnel Of the oom-
mite that will outline a course OF action.
Tho members are Hepburn. Hayes, Cal
fornia; Townsend. Michigan; Cooper,
Wisconsin and Foster. Vermont. They
VIII hold a meeting on oAinday.
Congressman Hayes said he had not
made up his mind a. 20 the changes
that ought 70 be made IN the rules. Other
members Of tho committee are IN a simi-
lar position. They are united IN the be-
lief that the House should have more
OF a voice IN its proceedings and viii
devote as much az is necessary 10 work
out a better arrangemnt
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
". II. APPLEGATE
HELD FOR COURT

Washington II. Anplegate. the youns
man arrested several days ago Oh
charges of disorderly conduct assault
and battery. and later accused by the
police Of stealing carpet from the
Calvary p. T.. Church. in Brandywine
hundred. was arraigned before Magis
trate Robertson to-day on the last
named charge and was held in $500 oaiI
for court
The remaining TO charges against the
Young man will come up in the City
Court. he being arraigned at the time
Of his arrest but the hearing was posi-
Diuo1
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
DEATHS.
Peter McAleer.
Bertha Braddock.
Andrew Querey.
7. Miller Miles.

mlLES-In this city, on December IS,
1908, T. Miller Miles, aged ca years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral at his late residence
NO. $50 Poplar street, on Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment pri-
vate.
QUEREY-In this city, on December
IL, 1908, Andrew Querey, in his Goth
year
Relatives. friends and members of
the G.. A. r. are respectfully invited 20
attend the funeral services from the
residence Of his daughter, Mrs. Annie
Dresh. No. 1916 Market street. on Tues
day, December Is, 1908, at $50 .. m.
Interment private at Riverview Gene
terry.
Philadelphia papers please copy.
BRADDOCk-In this city. on Decen-
Der II. 1908, Bertha, daughter OF John
and Alice II. Braddock, aged Is
years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services at the resi-
dencc of her parents. No. 1910 River
view avenue, on Tuesday afternoon,
at o'clock. Interment at Mt. Salem
Cemetery.
MeALEER-In this city. on the 18th
inst. 1908, Peter AIcAleer
Relatives. friends. members Of the
Delaware Council. c. B. L.. No 16l
the Mouiders' Union and the members
Of the Grand Army Post. No. 1 are
invited TO attend the funeral from his
late residence. no. 32S East Fifth
street on Tuesday morning at o o'clock.
Requiem Mass at St. Mary's Church.
Interment at the Cathedral Cemeterv
Evening journal., 1908-12-14

The women Of Madeley NJ. E. Church
p near Claymont street. had charge
WAS delivered by q deaconess OF the
church and other Of the women acted
as ushers. The pastor the Rev. G..
r Neese. was much pleased with the
manner in which the women members
conducted the services
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
ST. Mary's HoIy Name Society.

AT its monthly meeting yesterday
afternoon. the following officers were
elected by st. Mary's Holy Name So
ciety for the ensuing year; President,
James Murine; vice-prcsident. Francis
Burke; secretary. Frank Thompson;
treasurer, Michael Dolan; marshal
attended.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
80. a. ~ Thrnat.ne1

Herbert White. colored. reported 10
the police Saturday night that come
body was after him and he was afraid
FOR his life. lie said that he had been
in a Front street saloon and that
smother negro entered who threatened
70 put him oiu or business. white had
been drinking. the police say and
wasn't quite sure about tho other coll
ored man. The police took his report.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
MINISTERS AT
DEACONESS HOME

Members Of the NJ f. Preachers AS
sociation We're the guests OF the
Deaconess' Home. No. S41 Tatnali
street. this morning. Following a briet
business session. the ministers were.
entertained at luncheon.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
At snonnd santiat churoh.

At second Baptist Church yesterday
morning. after the Pastor. the Rev.
Thomas p. Holloway had finished his ser
mon. the Rev. w. X Lord. superinten-
dent Of the Delaware Childrens Home
Society. an mdenominauonai charity.
was given opportunity TO present his
worthy cause. Tho church people re-
sponded with a generous offering.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14

The shendsh known as abalone abounds
IN Southern California water in quaint
ties sufficient 70 export at the rate Of
hundreds OF tons per annum. A market
for any amount could easily be found in
China. where tho natives consider Il a
great dciicacy. Il used 20 be dried for the
market. but IS now being canned.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
c. Eor TroIIevmen.

The conductors and motormen Of the
street railway system of this city are
looking forward 10 Christmas with
some anticipation for they expect to
fare pretty we'll this year, as they have
in the past. from the generosity OF the
public.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
621-623 Market ST. 621-623 Market ST.
Services at the Workhouse.

The services at the New Castle County
Workhouse yesterday were in charge Of
the Rev. Father Waugh. OF the salesia-
num- A male quartette consisting Of mem-
bers Of the Holy Name Mask and Wig
Club, was in attendance. Those participate
ing were Walter Foreaker. Harry x.
Walsh, Earl J. Godonow, Horace t. Hur-
lock. Besides the several anthems sung
Mr.. Foreaker rendered 'aThe Benediction. ;,
by VIII NJ. S. Brown. Joseph Thomas
Murphy being the accompanist.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Funeral of ~. l1eald.

The funeral Of Mrs. Hannah r.
Head took place from the residence
OF '-- -on-in-law. John S. Satterth-
waite. No. 1912 West Tenth street.
this afternoon. Interment was private.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Timely Suggestions

You select with the greatest and promptness any
following all of which shown the fullest
ment:
Ianlkercfes Umbrellas, Ncc<wear Kid Gloves Hosiery,
Linens Down Quilts Spreads Blankets Dress Goods
Silks and Leather Goods
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
~ Aaun a NGnes. sooial.v

william Mckinley Circle, No. ., Hep
taspohs or Seven Wise Men. win hold
a Guess Sociar7 at the home of Mrs.
Z. Grimth. 100G West Second street
on Thursday evening for the benefit
OF the circle.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Toilet Articles

We showing complete assortment the best grade Of
Toilet Goods that be produced Pyran the perfection Of
make and finish compositions being scarcely dsnguishabe
from ivory Complete for your dressing table travelling bag
Hair Brushes Cloth Brushes Velvet Brushes Tooth Brushes
orrors Comb and Brush Trays Tacm Boxes Soap Boxes
touring Articles Shoe Horns Button Hair Receivers
all come in white, black pink and blue.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
100 LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.


pACkAGE TAKEN FROM WEST
Fourth street car Saturday night by
boy getting or Fourth and Harrison gts.
kindly, return to S. e. Cor. Fourth and
Union streets d14-tt
7 OST-A SMALL BLACK ENAnT-
II eled watch, white face, and lin, on
Delaware avenue car from Rising Sun.
or from Monroe street to the Brandy
wine Apartment, ON Delaware avenue.
Suitable reward II returned to No. 2
Brandywine Apartment dl4-2t
EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-3.O .Oo5
new and secondhand books just in
Most popular authors. May be read on
premises without charge. Reading room
open every day until IL o'clock p. m.
A. HIRCHMAN, COS Madison st. di4-lm
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

I1Fo LAAAIINI HIlUWU Iulnlne
--'.icts. Druggists refund money if n
cure. j. W. GROVES sigma
tire on each box. CSC.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
.THkNAI ER Undertaker
SaAHASDLLh & Embalmer

No. 214 W. Ninth Street
Careful attention day or nisnr
Bodies in Boarding Houses. HotAls
and Hospitals removed and cared Tor.
until claimed. Carriages furnished.
Appointments nrst-clsss Both Phones
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Women conduetod Services.

order your Xmas pound cake at
Hanna's. Sss Market street'
Evening journal., 1908-12-14

Get your Xmas fruit cake at Hanna's.
You'll order more. S37 Market streets