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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26

Senator Lodge was escorted to the
platform and began his speech to the
convention
Mr. Lodge, trim. and husiness-Iike,
looked as from a later generation than
the wtite-h2iTed retiring chairman.
His voice, 100, had that resonant New
England twang which made il ring
ont 10 the further corners Of the gal
leTles.
The fsrvid fancy Of an uneasy
dream was his indictment hurled
against the visionary policies OF opp0-
sition parties.
The applause had hardly died away
when Mr.. Lodge launched his sentence
which electrified the assemhlage into
JUS frsl real demonstration Of wild
enthusiasm.
"The president. exclaimed Mr..
Lodge, lis The best abused and most
popular man IN the United States ID
day
This WIS the long-awatted signal
Instantly shout broke from the gal
leries, and WAS echoed back from the
door, az first onay & tempest Of de-
5ached wells and caf-calls and Shouts
OF Teddy" but gradually gathering
force and volume until ii sweIled to
a whirlwind Of sound and motion, as
delegates and spectators rose en-
mRsse, mounting chairs, waving ban
negs, hats, handkerchief, flags, news
papers-anylhin which could be seiz-
ed upon 10 aid turbulence TO the scene
Amid the tumulf the band struck
up but the clash OF brass and drums
was completely lost in the babble of
sound which welled up from $4,000
throats
For the FIRST minute Senator Lodge
stood waiting to proceed, occasionally
raising his hand for silence, only TO
awaken defiant yell twice louder
Than before
a full tnree-Qnarters OF an hour had
passed ia shis beWildeT1ng confusion
OF sight ana sounds. For q tine fear
WAS fell by some that q stampede was
imminent But the political generals
were glad 10 give the pent-Hp entha-
siasm cf the multitude this outlet Of
expression. and al no tine was there
the slightest apprehension among
them that the well-devised plans
would miscarTy by some Over-pOwer-
ing movement Frank H Hitchcock,
the Tart manager. moved about the
floor. smiling as the tumult was ct its
height
The cheers for Roosevelt today Wal
be for TAN tOmorrow," said he with
confidence
With the subsiding Of the Roosevelt
storm. Senator Lodge completed his
stirring speech, and then the conven-
ton turned 10 the reports OF the other
committees. That on rules and order
Uf business brought majority report
against The resolution offered by
james Francis Burke of Penngy lTania
reducing the representation Of states
10 q basis Of the republican votes cast
hy those states. Mr.. Burke presented
minority report. in which seventeen
OF The states c0ncurred-
A sharp contest occurred On this
question. bringing for the first time
before the convention some Of It's best
known orators including Burke Of
PENNSYLVANIA. Governor Wilson Of
Kentucky. Kiefer OF Ohio. Ex-Governor
Derrick Ct Ohio, Kennel O. Arkansas,
buckingham of Illinois, MRdsw0rth OF
New York. Afuad q Maryland, ex-GoT-
ernor Warm0uth OF Louisiana. and the
negro from Georgia, Henry Johnson,
& The resolution was finally defeated
hy the close vote Of SOC agRinst I'll
4 Senator Warren Of Wyoming. moved
that recess be taken until o'clock
wednesday, night Governor Fort. Of
New Jersey, offered an amendment
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26
LIFE OF JAMES S. sH
Fer Twenty Years congrs
the State OF New

Fer Twenty Years congrs
the State Of New
James SchoolcrafI Sherl
" So years Of age, and NJ
y years service IN congre'
He is q citizen OF Inca
rs ct present e c0ngressn
twenty-seren1h New York
al district. which is c0mpol
inner and Onei6er counties
Mr.. Sherman was born
t0ber "a, 1855 and recsiF
emic and collegiate 'e0uca
He was graduated 1ro
college with The class Of I
admitted To practice law
In addition 70 being z p1
yer, he Is president Q
Trust and Deposit comp2
Of The New Hartford 9
pa1y.
He was mayor Of Utica
He was a delegate 70 ID
national convention IL ID
Of the New York stale re
Yenti0ns in 1885 and II l
chairman CT the nBrlOns
congressional committee
now occupies ms poslLl
Congressman Sherman
niZed leader OF me house
1z1iyes, and has many Of
pOrEaAt committee assig
He is a member Of tbs
rules, and one OF Speak
closest advisers.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26
votes we're cast as f0lloEs-

Eurrah for Taft went up with
SUCH force that il shook the building
The band played The Star Spangled
Banner" ana the crowd joined il sing
ing the national anthem. General
Woodf0rd Of New York and Senator
Penr0se of Pennsylvania moved the
nomination Of William II. Taft be
made unanimous. Mr.. BOutell OF IL
Ian0is seconded the motion, which was
put By the chairman and carried with
q shout It was on motion OF Senator
Fulton Of Oregon that The convention
took a recess al 5.22 p. n. until Fri
DAY al ID e m
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26
TIE REPUBLlCAN PLATF0RK.
Has Flank ON Every Subject Of National
Importance.


The new platform OF the republican
party was adopted by the convention
Thursday The platforms first new
paragraphs deal with The history and
achievements of the republican parry,
saying Il mas reached The highest ad-
Eancement under The leadership Of
Roosevelt
II refers to the opportunity Tor al
people under our government and
speaks Of The revival OF business and
commends congress for the recent leg
islation
Under pledges for the future, the
following planks are given:
Tariff bureaus for revision by spe-
cial session following The Inaugural
ton OF the president.
FaY0Ts fixing the maximum and
minimum rates 10 be administered by
the president under limitations
Currency-Appro7es the Kreeland
bill as an emergency measure and de-
clares for a new system for af0rding
more elasticity.
Postal Savings the estab-
Lshment of postal savings banks
TTus1s-AmRndmel 10 tie SheT-
man law giving the federal govern
men1 greater supervision
Secure greater publicity in manage
ment Of corporations.
Railroads Government employees
pledge 10 The laws for the safety OF
employees.
Wage Farmers Effort TO tighten
their burden by increased opportunity
for labor where possible.
The republican party viii at all
hines uphold the authority and in
tegrity Of the courts, state and fed
eral, and viii ever insist that their
powers to enforce their process and
TO protect life, liberty and property
shall be preserved invlolats. We be
IeVe, however, the rules Of procedure
N the federal courts, with respect 10
issuance Of the writ Of injunction,
should be more accurately defined by
sIarute and that no Injunction or TEN
pOraTy restraining order should be Is
sned without notice except hTeparable
injury would result from delay, IN
which case a speedy hearing Lherea4-
Ter should be granted"
Rural Delivery the exter-
sion Of free rural delivery OF mails.
Rights. Of the Negro Condemn all
devices that have for their real aim
The disfranchisement of negroes.
Natural Resources-Ind0rsa the
movement inaugurated by the admin
4sra1on for conservation OF natural
resources.
Army and NRTy-PrepEredn for
war, msHTiDg peace.
Protection Americans Abroaa-Com-
mend the administration for the effort
to protect American citizens abroad
Extension OF Foreign Commerce
Steps for increasing merchant marine.
Veterans-lncreased pensions for
veterans Of all wars
Other plRnks favor the establish
ment Of a bureau Of mines and min
ing. greater efficiency in health agen-
c3eE.
II Is recommended that the hun
drsdth anniversary OF Lincodn's birth,
February L, 1893, be observed as q
patriotic holiday
The platform ends with q references
to the difference between republican
and democratic principles Of govern
nput
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26

neoIicut. who announced Honorable
Henry Calvert Lodge Of Massachusetts
as permanent chairman. and with this
exception the temporary officers tO be
permanent officers. This announce
msnt was greeted by great applause
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26
REPUBLICANS NOMINATE TAFT
Convention in chiCagO-He Receives Nomination On
the First Ballot Over Six Aspirants
ELT'S SCHEDULE SUCCESSFULLY CARRIED

The Vote Delegates Given Cannon Toilette
Foraker Was SmaH-Taft Nomination Was Made Proceedings
. he Convention.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26
Wednesday.

C'onysution called to order by Ten
WrGry Chairman Burrows at 1890 ..
o. Invocation by Rev. William @.
yFal3ers Of Chicago.
Harry Dougharty Of Ohio from the
ooumittee on credentials, asked fer
reoognfti0n and announced that com
Ea1ftes had been in continual session
&nrcughout the might and would De
mhae to present its report within Ed
hour. While waiting for this report
@ere was q parade through the cen
WEDti0n hal OF local and visiting
marching clubs Senator Fulton of
Oregon then presented the report and
permanent roll OF the delegates. Il
WaE adopted IL quick order.
The report Of the committee On per
nnn@nt organization was presented ~
oalrnan Charles +. Bro0ker OF Con
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26

Chicago, Ill-The national conEen-
ton 81 the republican party To n0mE
nK8e RS candidates for president and
vice president and adopt its platform
was held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday. On the first ballot
Secretary ct War William Howard
TAFT OF Ohi0 was nominated His
nomination was then made unanimous.
The pToceeds OF the convention fol-
kow
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

religious services are now in
progress at Golfers Chapel and will
continue every night this week and
include next Sunday, the fifth Sun
day. During the week services are
held at night only and begin at
7:45. Next Sunday there will be
preaching at II o'clock, Sunday
school at $3.50 and preaching again
at 7:45, which will conclude the SER
vices. The subject Of the sermon next
Sunday morning will be 'Remem-
bering the BY Stander," and in the
evening, Refuge in Christ" Rev. ].
E. Crawford, the pastor, is doing the
preaching and he will be assisted in
several of the mid-week services by
Rev. ]. T. Mcclure OF Waxahachie-
All are invited to attend.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
500 Reward, 500,

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at
least one dreaded disease that
science has been able to cure in all
its stages, and that is catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fra
ternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease, requires a constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous.
surfaces of the system, thereby des-
troying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the consti-
tuition and assisting nature in do
ing it's work. The proprietors have
SO much faith In it's curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that 1t fails to cure.
Send for list OF testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO..
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation. d
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

Il am a democrat and pledge my
self to support the democratic pres
idential electors nominated by the
democratic party Ia 1908, and the
nominees of the democratic party to
be nominated in the primary cleo
ton to be held in July, 1905" There
is not a word, syllable or letter in
that test than can have anything but
the hearty endorsement of demo-
Gratis, and the man who can not sub
scribe to 1t is not a democrat. But
mind you, there are lots of fellows
who are taking big dish in the
present campaign, and they are on
both sides of the question, who will
not approve of this democratic test;
but the questions now before the
people vitality affect democratic prin-
ciple and should be settled by dem
ocratic voters. The question to be
first settled in the present campaign
is, Are you a democrat"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
The Birth Record.

]. r. Lindsey and wife, Mountain
Peak, March 7, a girl.
Dan Gillespie and wife, Bardwell,
March s, boy,
Arthur Baker and wife, Bardwell,
February %. a girl.
w. NJ Mcclellan and wife, Bard
well, February "a, a girl.
VIM. Littlejohn and wife, Bard
well, March 2, girl.
Sid Keith and wife, Palmer, March
10, boy.
Coleman Shaw and wife, Palmer
March -, a boy.
T. E. Smythe and wife, Palmer,
March 70, boy
Charley Moore and wife, Palmer,
March IS, girl.
Jim Orlds and wife, Palmer,
March 20, boy
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

The reading of set of resolutions
adopted in a neighboring town clear
ly indicates that some people Tecog-
nize the fact that certain public
official has not done that which
democracy demanded of him. but
feel that he should be sustained in
his policies for the sake of the par
ty. What is democracy coming to
when the servants of the party die
tate the policies? Any man may be
wrong some times, but an honest
man will admit it and endeavor TO
correct his error.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

In sizing up the ballot as prescrib-
ed by the democratic executive COM
mittee the Waco Times-Herald makes
this satisfactory conclusion: The
democratic executive committee or
dered that the names of the respec-
tive sides in this Bailey contest shall
be placed upon the ballot in parallel
columns, and shall be numbered No.
1, No. and so on. That simplifies
the situation. For instance, Mr. Bal
ley will be No. ! for one side and
Cone Johnson will be No. l for the
other side Thus we will have a fair,
square issue between these two men,
each standing for the principle in
volved in the controversy. And so it
will go to the end of the ballot, in
dividual against individual, accord
ing to number free from all compli-
cations. The Times-Herald extends
its congratulations to the committee
for thus simplifying the situation.
The efforts of the committee to sim
plify the matter should be appreci-
ated by all democrats.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

The Fort Worth Star, edited by
Col. Louis J. Workman, says that
declares for prohibition, Mr.. Bryan
might as well stop the expense of
campaigning, and go back to his
Lincoln farm" For several reasons
it will not do to quote all that re-
cent newspaper converts to Bryan
and democracy have to say anent
prospective planks in the platform
to be adopted at the Denver conven-
ton
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

The Houston Post says: do you
ing in every part of Texas? Don t
you see how the democrats are 60
ing to show Cone Johnson that
his ambitions and the United States
senate?" We thought the campaign
now on was to settle whether or not
democracy of Texas as a delegate to
the Denver convention. Cone John
son is delegate against Mr.. Bailey
for the honor named, A United
States senator is not now being con-
sidered
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

Before you start in to read some
party suppose you stop long enough
to consider the weak places in your
own democratic character. We do
not have to go away from home to
find people who have not always
worn their democracy straight. A
man may be right now, no matter
what his politics may have been in
the mast
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
Real Estate Transfers.

]. F. Olsen to E. H. VIM, lots /
u, 10, IA, Is and 16 in block SO
and lots 10, IA, Is and 16 in block
1874, city of Ennis; $4,000
A. L. Stroud to D. D. Eastman
265 acres out of the VIM. Gibson
survey; $6,645.
R. N. Mathis to p Freeman,
acres out of the A. Gonzaba league;
$500.
J. w. Stroud to D. D. Eatham, lot
in Italy; $4,000.
E. II. VIM to ]. F. Olsen, 81
acres out of the A. de la Cara
grant; $4,000.
j. S. Slaughter to James Wilker-
son, 1-2 acre of land; $112.50.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
The Very Best.

Spotless, Olive Branch and Jersey
Cream are the three brands of Mis-
souri, -four that have built up a
know when you buy this flour that
you are getting the very best on the
market. So do not be deceived Get
the above and be pleased with it.
Handled by all the leading grocers.
John V. Singleton. 3O4
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
Undergoing Repairs.

The Theatorium was temporarily
closed Monday night for some re-
pairs to be made on the interior
This place of amusement will be
opened to the public again just as
soon as possible. The walls will be
covered with new paper and paint
will be used quite extensively in
identifying the interior OF the
house.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
= THE TEMPLE OF JUSTICE =
>t>>><<>
Mandate Received.

The mandate in the Bob Beavers
case has been received at the coun
ty clerks Office from the court of
criminal appeals. The action of the
higher court in refusing a new hear
ing ended this case so far as the
doned by the governor the defend
ant must pay fine of $25 and
spend twenty days in jail.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
Doodle Wobble Odell says he will

Doodle Wobble Odell says he will
not allow his name to be used as
candidate for delegate to the nation
al convention, because the enemies
of Senator Bailey would lie about
his employment with the Waters
Pierce Oil company. What would be
the need of telling lies about it,
Odell, like some others, would be
hurt bad enough by the truth.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

The Enterprise Publishing Com
pany is III nowise responsible for
debts that may be contracted by en-
ployes, nor will we assume payment
OF such debts under any circum-
stances. Every employe of this office
L. paid promptly for work done. This
10 to protect ourselves and the sell
Ing public --ENTERPRISE PUB
LISTING COMPANY, Per G. W. Nc
Knight, Manager.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
Governor John Johnson of Mime

Governor John Johnson of Mime
sofa says he is a candidate for pres
ident. And there are lots of politi-
clans in Texas who are conspicuous
yately do all they can to promote
the candidacy of the Minnesota as
pirant. Such is politics as the game
is played by the professionals.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
Notice.

My buggy and carriage paint shop
is now open for the season, 1908.
All work will be done by practical
carriage painter. Bring your work
in at once and avoid the great rush
we always have later on in the sea-
SON c. N. Anderson, III Water
street. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

c, SAKE, young man wanted in
Kentucky on an alleged charge of
burglary, is in the county jail await
ing the arrival of an officer from that
state. SAKE was arrested by Consta-
BILE Hays at Midlothian.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

In his Chicago speech Mr. Bryan
said: THE paramount issue is, shall
predatory wealth dominate politics
and through politics control the gov
ernment?" That is the whole ques-
ton now before the people. Answer
il as you honestly believe but don I
evade the question.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
Damage Suit Against City.

The damage suit of G. w. Mad
den against the city of Waxahachie
is on trial in the district court. The
plaintiff seeks to recover damages in
the sum Of $40, 200. He alleges in his
leg by his horse falling through a
bridge with him on Dunlap street.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

Along with full crop of politics
il is pleasing to note that present in
dications are favorable to boun-
teous crop of everything that grows
comes up short.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

A few small pebbles in a five gal
great deal of fuss Don't let the
amount of noise mislead you as to
numbers
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

There will be thousands in Fort
Worth Saturday and it will always
be a question with some people how
some people managed to get there.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

The considerateness of the execu-
tive committee is not to be ques-
toned. The delegate primary will
not be pulled off until the spring has
taken the chill off the waters of the
gulf. There is always something to
be thankful for.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

Any erroneous reflection upon the
character, standing or reputation Of
any person, firm or corporation that
may appear in the columns Of the
Daily Light will be gladly corrected
spon It's being brought to the atten-
don of the management
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
candidates.

In the coming campaign will find
us ready to fill their orders for cards
and other campaign literature on
the shortest possible notice, and In
the best printing. Enterprise Pub
fishing Co. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

Is WaXahachie interested in Sc
eminent building to be erected
here? If so the citizenship should
get to work in behalf of this move
ment. An effort is being made to
sidetrack the proposition, so far as
this city is concerned
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
Carried Gun-One Hundred Dollars

John Thomas, colored, appeared
plea of guilty to a charge of unlaw.
fully carrying arms. A fine of 500
was imposed by Judge Spencer.
Fine and costs amounted to 1929, So.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

Others are cleaning up, but how
about you? Tons of debris are being
removed, but this does not affect the
condition of your back yard.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

Let's put gravel on the streets and
give it a chance to sink. 1t will in
this way, furnish a splendid founda-
ton for more gravel
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

Strenuous politics should not
cause you TO lose sight of the fact
that the building of sidewalks and
the improvement of streets and
roads is always in order
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

Obituaries, resolutions OF respect,
cards OF thanks-all matter not
EEWS-will be charged for at the
rate Of cents per line. Poetry at
double price.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

And in the meantime let's not ov-
erlook the need of fire escapes at
the public school building There is
no politics in this
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24
5. Spring Suits on alspl4w. /. s..

They are the stylish ones you will
readily like. The snap in them ap-
peals to your fancy-and their fit
ting qualities are as near perfection
as skilled tailors can build.
The coats are shaped a bit along
the natural lines of the figure to
give them grace, and are just the
right length to be genteel. They
come in single and double breast
two and three piece suits.
The trousers made on sensible lines
mot too loose or too light, but Just
right.
Many styles of materials to choose
from--neat fancies, new novelties,
check, plaid and stripes, mixtures
and the ever ready blue serge.
The Sterling" label guarantees sat-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

Be a bowling Baileyite or anti
Balleyite If you must, but for heav
ems sake don't be a knocker.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

Tomorrow only, cut carnations,
25 cents per dozen. Carnation plants
In bud and bloom, SO cents a dozen
Bird Forrest. 303
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-24

If you are boosting Waxahachie
you can be sure you are right