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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-24

Much comment has been made on
the recent visit of Texas rangers to
Waxahachie, and, as is usually the
case, there are those who condemn
as well as those who endorse their
presence Waxahachie is quiet,
peaceable and reasonably law-abid-
ing city, and as rangers are not usu-
ally called to such places their visit
here may do them good. In contrast
ing this to other cities where they
have been called Waxahachie will
not suffer. OF course those who do
not know us may conclude that law
lessness beyond the power of local
officers to control runs rampant, and
in this way Waxahachie may come
in for certain amount of notoriety
of the cheap order, but this viii
eventually be lived down. Those who
are responsible for the visit OF these
rangers were no doubt prompted by
the best OF motives, hence there is
nothing - cause hard feelings. All
men do not see things alike. A large
family of children requires varied
assortment of toys to furnish amuse-
ment, and after all we are nothing
more than big children. If the
rangers accomplished good let us all
endorse tive know that they have
done little, If any, harm.
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GENERAL Is FIFTY
Head of the Postoffice Department
Celebrates Birthday.

Washington, June 24.-George
Won I;engerke Meyer, who as post
master general Las become known
as the big new man OF President
Roosevelt's cabinet, is today receiv-
ing the congratulations of his
friends in this and other lands upon
Meyer is today so years of age, hav-
ing been born in Boston on June "a,
1858 He will celebrate another an
niversary tomorrow-that of his
marriage, on June Is, 1885, to beau
tiful Alice Appleton, at that time one
of the bellies of New England society,
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The Sewing Circle.

Miss Mary Cannon was hostess
to the Tuesday Afternoon Sewing cir
Gle at her home on North Rogers
street yesterday afternoon from four
to six. The only visitor present be-
sides club members was the host
ess' mother Mrs. E. e. Cannon.
ed the attention of busy fingers and
merry tongues. At the close of the
sewing session delightful peach
cream and cake were served the
guests. The next meeting will be
held with Mrs. John E. Dunaway
Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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1t is not true that President
Roosevelt named a southern demo-
Wright voted for Mckinley and Ho-
bart, Mckinley and Roosevelt and
Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Since 1896
he has been voting the republican
ticket. How can he pose as a demo-
crat? Here in Texas Colonel John
Henry Kirby got back home on May
2 and he has a perfect right to call
himself a democrat-Dallas Times
Herald
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LIBRARY NOTES.
D . . q
q q q q


Comparatively few know the ex-
tent of the riches contained even in
a small library. A remark we fire.
quently hear is, Why, l did not
know you had that book in the Ii
brary. Hundreds of books that are
on the shelves, equally unknown to
the general reader, books possessing
vitality and interest, whose pages
have power to touch life deeply, to
brighten beautify, and broaden it,
to make it more enjoyable as well as
more useful"
! The above paragraph is taken
from the bulletin of library in Illi-
nois; it applies equally well to the
Sims Library The object of these
Notes" is to make more widely
known the books now on our shelves
and those to be bought.
There has been no retrograde
movement in the use of our library,
as some predicted when it was first
opened. On the contrary, the num-
Der of readers and the use of books
continue to increase. The circulation
for this year promises to be larger
than ever before.
Still. there are many people who
do not avail themselves of this priv
ilege-people who have long intend
ed to begin reading from the libra
ry, but who have been a little timid
about making inquiries, or who have
allowed procrastination to rob them
of great pleasure. All such are
hereby invited to delay no longer
VIII not each patron of the library
call the attention of some friend to
! the advantages which we have in
this institution? The only way for
| community to show it's appreciation
OF such gift is by using it and by
| helping to extend its benefits.
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and now an admitted leader in the
social circles of the national capital
The Meyers will spend the summer
at their beautiful country home at
Hamilton, Mass, mansion of colon
ial architecture, set in the midst of
race and gardens. The postmaster
general is conspicuous example of
that class Of men, unhappily few,
who are born to great wealth and
who spend their lives and their for.
tunes in the service of the state
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Married Near City.

Claud Bell of Bryan was united
o'clock to Miss Bette Lyon at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs. W.
P. Lyon, six miles south of town
VIII Bell of Bryan was best man
and Miss Kate Lawrence was brides
maid. Rev. ]. P. Cotton of Waxaha-
chic officiated. Mr.. and Mrs. Bell de-
parted Tuesday night for their home
at Bryan.
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Meet in Big Tent.

Sacramento, Cal, June 24.-Chris-
tian Endeavors OF California are
swarming into the capital today for
their annual convention. which will
be held in big circus tent. Chris
tian Endeavor work In all Its phases
will be discussed by prominent re-
Iigious workers.
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Book List.

A Few Great Novels.
Austen-Pride and Prejudice.
Balzac-Pere Goriot.
De Foe-Robinson Crusoe.
Dickens-Martin ChuZzlewitt.
Eliot-Mill on the Floss.
Hawthorne-Scarle Letter
Howells-Rise of Silas Lapham
Meredith-Ordeal of Richard Fee
veral.
Scott-Quentin Durward
Thackeray-Vanity Fair.
Turgenev Fathers and Children
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Be sure you will find it more diff
cult to fool the devil than it is to
fool some people. II scratch" Is on
your trail hit the road for the
church. You may not be able to
the consolation that others are there
for the same purpose.
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The Enterprise Publishing Company is
in no wise responsible for debts that may
assume payment OF such debts under
any circumstances. Every employe OF
this office is paid promptly for work
the selling blic-ENTERPRISE PUB
LISHING COMPANY, Per g. w. Nc
Knight, Manager.
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The Dallas Times Herald has ois-
covered something. That paper says:
Here Is a tip-secret societies
should not be permitted to dominate
the free schools of Texas or the col
leges of Texas supported by state
funds
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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 & Curtin. tt
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Excitement has subsidized and the
mineral well has cleared up. -
There is always something to be
thankful for.
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Notice.

Waxahachie Lodge No. 90, Waxa
hachie Chapter No. 49, Waxahachie
Council No. 46, will install officers
this evening at 7:45.
w. L. P. LEIGH, Secy.
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Any erroneous reflection upon the
character, standing or reputation OF any
person, firm or corporation that may APP
will be gladly corrected upon it being
brought to the attention OF the manage
ment.
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Obituaries. resolutions OF respect, cards
OF thanks matter not NEWS-will be
charged for at the rate OF cents per line.
Poetry at double price.
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Six Months, in advance ........--........-... 275
One Year, in advance .......-....- .-........ SEQ

Entered at the Waxahachie Postoffice as
Mail Matter OF the Second Glass.
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
g. w. Mcknight, President and Treas
". Kent, Secretary. Directors: T. A. Fer.
ris, G. w. Mcknight, Ed Cunningham G.
W. Kent, DR.. O. W. Simpson.
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Drawings by J. v. McFall

turned once more to Valda Il seen i'm give 'em to
you,-the jools, mean,-an' card you say as 'ow
you a-goin' to put 'em in the safe. l didn't
mean nothink by list min, Miss Valda 1t was jus
casual, as you might say. No more did l ave no
intentions of takin' Of em-honest to Gawd
CALCULATING?' interrupted Morson "Ca1cu-
- latng WHAT"
cot plates affirmed the ministerial one, with
the utmost gravity. You see sir, it this away.
The cook e cooks heverythink, to be sure; but
as to it, sir. At breakfas there's fifteen OF
plates, not countin the cups an the hegg cups.
At luncheon there's twenty sir; an at dinner
there's forty ct plates, not to mention tweed as
many cold ones for the crew-an' hevery bloomin
of em got to be washed hup hafterwards! So
you see, sir
Lone moment Valda interposed Il hardly
see Mggs, what these hot plates, innumerable
as they may be, can possibly have to do with
the present subject. Please be little more ex-
plicit:"
"Yesm,' said Miggs respectfully. I'm comm
might not think that seventy-fve, or heven 'un-
dred, many in one day, Miss Vada but w en-
you calculates it for year, there's more n twenty
nine thOusan. Mr.. Brown, Sir, more n twenty-nlne
THOUSAND! The culinary mathematician paused,
gazing sadly out to in the WEAKNESS OF his own
reflections. -
Yes, yes exclaimed Valda, with a shade of i'm
patience Go on please! We are waiting
The steward started from his revere and came
back to earth. so you see, Mr.. Brown, sir
"Morson, corrected Valda His name is Mr..
MOrson."
Thank you, ma am" said Miggs, bowling in
apology $50 you see Mr. Morson, sir got to
thinkin' that if honly ad them jools, I'd never
ave to another damn-beg pardon, Miss
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CHAPTER
TWENTY
THREE
All You Need
to Know

Z 7ALDA GIRARD gazed with species of stupe
" faction from to the other of the two
men before her. while the roots of well
nigh dead suspicion began to put forth little spr1gs
of green. No had dreamed for instant that
Miggs was connected with the stolen gems. How
had he got them? Why was he hiding on the
stranded yacht? Could it be that he was merely a
receiver,-an inconspicuous pawn which acted as a
buffer for the important pieces in the game !!
Then who these important pieces? The answer
rose unbdden: Ormond, Tracy, and George c.
Brown IT, after all. this precious trio in col
lusion- Oh, good gracious!
This depressing. On the other hand, Valda S
heart now bounced upon hope. There was Polly's
note! Surely that was genuine! Then too, Morson
of his own accord, had called her attention to the
escaping steward; otherwise he would have got
clean away unnotced and free to bury the affair
in everlasting mystery. Therefore Valda trampled
on her doubts and turned slowly to the Southerner
"How-how did you know" she asked.
Dried BEANS" he responded promptly displaying
his abomnably even teeth. If hadn't been handi-
capped in the first place by the belief that you-I
mean that somebody else-had cracked the safe, |
should certainly have elected the illustrious Miggs
WHY"
Simply because he the person on board
not counting the cook who most likely to have
dried beans in his possession. Besides, he looks
just shade too virtuOus to be entirely square His
own sanctmoniousness casts the first stone at him.
Again, if he had been innocent of guile, he would
have called to when he first appeared just now
instead of trying to sneak away. Am clear!'
"Yesm," sniveled Miggs, and dug one foot into
the sand.
AEORSON regarded him thoughtfully. Nov, my
AVA friend" he began, we want the truth OF this
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Valda-'ot plate slong as 1 lived, if didn't want
to- An don't-Gawd knows don't!,
In other circumstances his listeners might have
laughed; but there seemed to be something so
pathetic in this primal of sin, that neither
Vada Morson had any desire for merriment.
monotony of serving hot plates day in day out till
their number into fiery thousands, did they
fail to understand that such lingering hopeless lot
in life might drive man to crime.
20 ON" said Morson kindly Tell us how you
~ opened the safe. Did you know the combina-
TOM
glance at Valda nervously, but Miss Valda she
ad the numbers writ down a bit of paper, in er
pocketbook cause she couldn't Railways remem-"
Miggs!" said the former mistress of the Spitlre.
sitting up very straight and speaking sharply, what
were you doing with my pocketbook?
"Lookin for the combination, ma am, returned
the steward simply and without effort at evasion.
If it 'adnt been for that, l couldn't ave SWITCHED
them ools.''
'Snitched?"
''Yesm-took 'em. An if 'adn't got EN- Mr..
O1mon e would, cause i'm an Mr. Tracy a-goin
to do it the mex night Mr.. Bro-er-Mr. Morson.
sir. | card EN- plannin' of it meself. They's deep
uns Miss Vada, an Mr. Ormon' e haint
hoffcer O the law than l am-yes man."
Wait minute. ordered Morson If you over
heard Ornond and Tracy planning to do this thing,
you must have listened deliberately, and rather art
fully too. How did you do it,"
at the port ole.
"Ah!' breathed Morson That very clever
of you, Miggs. You had reason to suspect
them?''
Yes SIR
What was it led you to suspect themf"
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matter, and we want 1t quick. You
may tell it your own way; but we
want it all. If you try to conceal
anything"
He paused significantly and
patted his gun with an air of posi-
tive affection, sighting along the
barrels and smiling to himself in
the sweet, anticipatory JOY of blow
ing fellow creature into Kingdom
Come The stewards knees began
to act suspiciously; so Valda mer-
cifully came to his rescue.
"Miggs," she said, with a shade
of reservation, we don't intend to
injure you-and certainly not if
you are absolutely truthful. Now
tell me everything at once; but
don't you dare to cover any hing up!
Since you are wounded, you may
sit down"
Miggs looked a trife dubious.
Beg pardon, Miss Valda, but-but
if Mr.. Brown don't mind, I'D
rawther stand hup, Miss Valda-if
you'll be SO good.
The woman could not see MorsC:!,
who was just behind her. but felt
that he was grinning, though she
made no sign. Very well, she
agreed, addressing the afflicted one,
you may do as you please, only
tell us what we want to know.
Now begin at the beginning!"
"Yes'm, responded Miggs, eying
the shotgun most respectfully and
going at his subject matter witt:
commendable directness. 1T was
this away. 1 was in the galley,
wen Mr.. Ormon' e come with the
jools, an'-an' awskin' you pardon,
Miss Valda, listened whist yea
was a dressin' Of i'm down.
Excellent" commented Nor
son, smiling broadly, The state
ment bears the stamp of truth.
She was dressin' of i'm down, you
say? Go on
Yes, sir" answered Miggs, and
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"a what?h
He means hinting," Valda ex-
planned. "At what did they hint.
Miggs?"
The steward hesitated. Its
ard to say, Miss Valda; but Mr..
Tracy e done it: asst leadin' ques-
tons, as you might say,-nothink
positive; but | knowed wat e was
hup to, an throwed i'm down"
What did you tell him?" asked
Morson; but once more the culprit
hesitated. The truth, remember.
Out with i'll"
Told i'm to go to ell, sir"
The Southerner's eyes began to
twinkle, and his mouth was twitch-
ing at the corners. Did he go,
Miggs?"
mo, sir"
The Cockney made his statement
solemnly and with a strict regard
for truth, for the Angel of Humor
had failed to hover above his cradle
and, indeed, that ethereal lady
is said to be somewhat shy Of
Great Britain, anyway.
L wouldn't ave nOth1nk to do
with EN-" continued Miggs, now
fairly launched on the track of
truth; but i'm an Mr. Ornon'
they put the hidea in me cad.
They's a couple O crooks, Miss
Valda-yes m, if it's me las word
both of emil"
We'll, never mind the crooks"
said Valda. You have quite
enough to answer for yourself.
Where did you hide the gems when
father and all the rest of us were
looking for them"
A CLEAN of humor seemed to
"A penetrate the opacity of the
Cockney's soul; for, in spite of his
efforts, his features contracted in
a faint, wan Smile Il i'd 'em in
your state room, Miss Valda, at
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BREAK GROUND FOR CHAPEL.
Ceremonies Tomorrow at Cathedral
Close to Inaugurate Construction.


An event of special interest to the
members of the Episcopal churches in
Washington will occur tomorrow after
noon on the grounds Of the Cathedral of
So. Peter and Paul. Mount St. Alban,
broken for the Bethlehem Chapel of the
Nativity. to be erected as a memorial to
the late Rt. Rev Henry y. Satterlee. first
Bishop of Washington.
The chapel will form a part of the
great cathedral to be eventually built on
until the cathedral is completed. or such
part of It that may be finished from time
to time for use, as the diocesan church.
The service toorrow will begin at
o'clock in the afternoon. Ground viii be
broken by Gen. John NJ. Wilson, L S. A.
retired The Rev. Randolph H. Mckim,
DID. rector Of Epiphany Church. will de-
liver the address. V
A large number CT the vested choirs OF
the city will participate. az will the clergy
OF city parishes. Music will be furnished
by a section Of the Marine Band. ard Will
be under the direction Of Edgar Priest,
choirmaster of St. Pauls Church.
The service will be concluded at the
peace cross, where a sermon Will be de-
livered by the Rev. Charles c. Pierce
DID. rector of st. Matthew's Church.
Philadelphia. formerly OF this city. An
other feature will be the presentation by
Dr. Pierce Of a bronze pulpit made from
a Spanish, cannon, which will be received
by the Rev DR. DeVries on behalf OF the
cathedral authorities
March % last nearly $4,000 was gwen
by members of the Episcopal churches of
the diocese Of Washington and other
friends of Bishop Satterlee for building
the memorial chapel. Additional gifts
have been made since. bringing the
amount up to the necessary sunl-$oo.oo.
1t is expected that after tomorrow work
will at once begin upon the erection OF
the chapel.
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OFFERS Them PEACE TEMPLE
CARNEGIE PLAN SUBMITTED TO
CENTRAL AMERICANS.
Feature of Opening of Courts Of
Justice at Carriage, Costa RIGA.
w. !. Buchanan's Address.

CARTAGO, Costa Rica May 27-The
central American court Of justice held
its opening session in this city Monday
with brilliant and interesting ceremonies
The inauguration OF this court has
Costa Rica. but in all the states of Central
America The day was observed as a
national holiday throughout Costa RIGA.
Nicaragua, Salvador and Honduras
This court is an outcome of the Cen
trail American peace conference held in
Washington last year The second treaty
framed at the conference provided for the
establishment Of 1.-The Central American
court Of justice" to be constituted and
maintained as a permanent tribunal. the
five countries represented thereon-Sal-
vador, Costa RIGA. Guatemala Honduras
and caragua-bindng themselves to
submit to it all controversies or ques-
tons which may arise among them ''of
whatsoever nature and no matter what
their origin may be-" in regard to which
the respective departments of foreign af-
fairs are unable to reach an understand
ing
w l. Buchanan and Enrique c. Creel
are respectively, the high commissioners
of the United States and Mexico to the
court. but they have no official connec-
ton with it. They recently arrived at
Port Limon from the United States via
the isthmus ard came overland to Cart
ago.
The court consists of enc regular and
two sunjustices from each country rep
resented. who sit for terms of five years.
The court will have power to determine
its jurisdiction. interpreting treaties and
conventions and laws germane to any
matter in dispute. applying the principles
Of international law. Every decision
must be in accordance with the agree
ment of at least three justices.
At a preliminary meeting Of the judges.
Jose Astua Aguilar. the Costa Rican rep
resentative. was appointed president Of
the conference: DR.. Salvador Gallagegos
of Salvador. vice president. and Ernesto
Martin, Costa Rican attorney. secre-
tary.
Commissioner Buchanan's Statement
E. c. Creel, the Mexican ambassador
TO the United States. explained Mexico's
mission in advocating peace throughout
Central America. He was greatly ap-
plauded The American representative
High Commissioner Buchanan. said:
while applauding this new movement
toward the orderly and judicial adjust
ment OF international questions the world
will confidently expect that success will
follow and will not be satisfied with less
than that. The President and the govern
ment of the United States believe fully in
the deep and sincere purpose on the part
OF the governments of Central America
and trust that this splendid step forward
will be maintained. In striving for the
attainment of that goal the good wishes
and Godspeed of the President. the gov
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HELD PENDING INQUIRY.
Strange Pair Arrested in Chicago.
Woman Attired in Mans Garb.

CHICAGO, May 21-Max J. Bender of
New York. and woman who he claims
s his wife and who was attired in the
xarb of a man. were arrested here today
They were discovered in box car on the
tracks OF the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern railroad by railroad employees.
The woman had cut off her hair and
had the severed braids in a pocket of her
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FRANCE HONORS POET
DECORATION rs CONFERRED
UPON PROF. RIvoT.

Prof. Charles G. Rivot Of the Eastern
High School Is the recipient from the
French government of the decoration Of
officer d'academie.
Notification of his selection for this
honor was given him recently through
NJ JIsserand. the French ambassador.
The distinction is given to Prof. Rivot
because CT the merits of his poetry.
Prof. Rivot has published fifteen French
poems, in epic. tragic and pastoral verse.
They have attracted wide attention. Last
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Lighthouse Service Changes.

The lighthouse service authorities in
charge Of this district announce the fol-
lowing changes and appointments in the
lighthouse establishment:
Charles o. Peel Of North Carolina Is
appointed assistant keeper of the New
port News middle ground light station.
succeeding Henry E. Ratcliffe. resigned
on account Of Ill health.
Oscar H. Daniels of North Carolina is
appointed assistant keeper at Old Planta-
ton light station. succeeding Homer T..
Austin transferred to another station.
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the same being necessary in the Judgment
OF the Commissioners for the public
safety. health. comfort and convenience:
Sewer in 18th street between Evarts and
Franklin streets northeast. ahutting lots
81 % and %. square 1896. and lot Z. square
1896.
Sewers in Delaaeld place between Ark
ansas and Iowa avenues northwest and in
the east side Of Iowa avenue between
Delafield place and Emerson street north
ueSf