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The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

In the Northern Territory, that vast subtropical section of Australia which Is to bo opened up for settlement, now that It has been taken over from South Australia by the commonwealth govern ment, some of the natives have a cu- rious custom of eating a certain kind of white, powdery clay. Investiga- ton does not indicate any particular fondness on the part of the aborig1nals would appear to serve a useful pur. pose in between whiles by way of stay. ing off hunger when game is scarce.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15
Are YOU letting yourself sag A

Are you letting yourself sag bit at the shoulders? Don't, If you want to keep either young or we'll There is nothing so fatally easy as to grow round shouldered. Keep a sharp watch on yourself to prevent 1t Each morning stand up against the jamb of door and see If you have begun to sag Also walk. around your room each day with a piece of broomstick or short umbrella under your arm and brought across the back. This keeps the chest up and the head well poised Deep breathing exercises, whenever you think of them, will help ward off those round shoulders; also making a practice to work with, the chest up This last is the simplest of al preventatives, for if 1t Is always practiced the rest will follow.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

Cold sliced tomatoes should not be thrown out unless covered with may onnase Put them on In stew pan, add one onion, piece of parsley and little sugar, and small bag of mixed spices. Cook until tender and free from much juice. Remove the bag of spices, thin with vinegar and serve with cold sliced beef or pork.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

Bind the tops and armholes of under wear with bias strips of sheer lawn dotted or cross-barred swiss, through which run pretty ribbons. This will wear better than lace trimmings and can be made of pieces left from waists or dresses.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

The new patent laws of Great Brit ain have caused the investment in Eng land of 25,000,0)0 pounds of foreign capital Germany has contributed the largest portion of the money for chem lcal manufactures. Naturally the meas ure is considered one of the most pop ular ever enacted by the British gov ernment
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

It is comparatively estimated that the area of first-class timber in Mexico comprises from 100000 to 25,000, 300 acres The heaviest stumpage of pine and oak Is found In the states of Chi huahua, Durango, Jalsco, Michoacan and Guerrero. The best timber Is still more or less remote from transporta- ton.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15
1tis said to be owed to the frogs, Q

1tis said to be owed to the frogs, of western Australia that that part ofrtie empire is English and not French About 1900 a. party of prospective French .colonlstsg landed on the west coast of Australia, but on the first morning they we're alarmed by tie loud croaking of the frogs, which they took for demons, and retired with all speed to their ships, Western Australia might have preferred the frog to the might have preferred, instead of the eagle, the goose that saved the capi- tol.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

The total production of metals of the world for 1907 showed that 713,DO0 tons of copper were produced, 992,S0o tons of lead, 9S,700 tons of tin, 79S,400 tons of zinc, 14100 tons of nickel and l9,S00 tons of aluminium Of the pre- clous metals gold, silver and quicksil- yer, there were no official reports.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

To prevent holes in ohildrens stock ings at the heels sew a piece of wash leather inside the heels of the shoes This plan will also prevent the shoes from rubbing the feet and make them a better fit.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

Dried bread Is toasted and covered with cooked asparagus; or, cold boiled or roasted meat chopped and fried in gravy is delicious on toast If served real warm.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15
Arkansas claims to have the larp,

ADVERTISERS UIHIIIIS ID HHVe the IArBest peach orchard in the world, and 1000 men and 90o teams are harvesting the crop. The orchard Is in Seaver county, and has 100000 trees. It covers 2,S00 acres and trees on 2,000 acres are bear ing, Five hundred freight cars will be used to haul the crop to market.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

Save the salt bags as they will be useful to hold poultlces If dried beans are kept in them they will not ge. weavel In them. By cutting a thumb hole on one side of the bag 1t can be made Into a convenient glove while polishing the stove. The bag Is also convenient for holding soap that is slipped into a washstand drawer.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

If you want to keep your desserts on the top of the ice, place a news paper over the ice and your dishes never slip off or tip over.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15
Matters of Interest to Women
NIMBLE FINGERS

Shoe laces that have lost their tips can be made as good as new If the ends are twisted and dipped In mucil- age and allowed to dry.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

Cold peas, beans and potatoes should be boiled together for half an hour. strained and the liquid seasoned with butter, salt, pepper. Prepare a cupful of macaron to add to the soup.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15
HINTS FOR THE
 HOMEMAKER Pie Crust an Excellent Means of Dispelling
 Ants.

Lemons will keep In warm weather If placed in jars of cold water They can be kept for weeks in this man ner.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

Insipld, indeed, are cooked pears unless a slice of lemon or few sticks of cinnamon are added to the boiling fruit
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

A good way to hold fish while cleaning them is to place a fork near the tail sticking 1t Into the board. at the same time holding 1t firmly with the left hand while you scrape off the scales with the right hand, It Is al- ways best to buy live fish; then one is sure that they are fresh.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

The white of an egg beaten in lemon juice and slightly sweeted with powdered sugar Is a simple and pleas ant remedy for hoarseneN. The mix ture should be slowly dissolved in the mouth and swallowed
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

Maude-But do you believe In vaccin- ation?
 Bessie-Rather It kept my sister from playing the piano for nearly q week.-Philadelphi Inquirer.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

Frequently change the mode of wearing the hair, else falling hair is likely to result That portion of the scalp where the hair is coiled and pin ned receives no sunlight and the soled hair no ventilation.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

A paste made of fine starch and a very little water spread on a bruised spot immediately after blow will often prevent discoloration.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

Buttermille for cooking purposes can be kept for several days, If slight ly salted and covered with water. The water rises to the top and can be poured off when the sour milk Is ready for use. It is not good for a beverage when this is done.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15
HEALTH TALKS
Deep Breathing Exercises to Ward Off Round
 Shoulders.

A simple toilet water Is composed of two ounces each of eldernower wa ter and distilled water.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

Grapefruit seeds. If planted In ex- tremely rich soil, well watered when needed, will yield a pretty foliage suitable for a dining room table deco ration. It is interesting to watch the growth of the plants.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

skirt and suspender belt of thinner material The embroidered and match the tabs shoulders grdle and and the waist W buttons and val ace
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15
S0R!:;'!Q!S!!:lS B! ~ SHOES | Special Sale
 Ends To-day

Our special sale of ALL our $4.00 and $3.50 Tan Ties and many styles of Black Ties Samples in window) for $2.98 ends to-day. Come be- fore it is too late. Next week the prices will be $4.00 and $3.50. We must reduce our stock, and are reducing prices to do it
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

For scant eyebrows mix the follow ing thoroughly and apply with a tiny toothbrush once a day until the growth is sufficiently stimuated then less often: on of lavender, fifteen drops; oil of rosemary. fifteen drops; tincture of cantharides, two drams; vaseline, two ounces.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

There is no more sure cure for an attack of faintness than a hearty sneeze. It immediately stimulates the blood vessels of the brain In many persons fainting never goes so far as a loss of consciousness or loss of control of the limbs. And in these the sudden weakness Is often brought to an end by a sneeze caused by na- ture herself without any extra aid. "A grain or two of pepper, snuff or to- bacco introduced into the nose or tickling its interior lightly will usual ly insure a sneeze. These simple pro- cedures or others similar in character may prove invaluable when smelling salts and other elegant aids are ab- sent.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

When ants gather on your pantry shelves, make ple-crust dough. using lard for shortening; bake In the oven, and when done lay in pieces on the shelves, and in a few days there will not be an ant around.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

Always empty the tea kettle after using and before filling again with fresh water, rinse thoroughly. In that way you avoid boiling possible germs over and over and also keep sediment from forming on the bottom of the kettle.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

When you come home from a long run the natural impulse Is to fly for a basin of cold water Don't! It may refresh you, but not your skin. If you value your complexion rub in a good cleansing cream to take out every par ticle of dust, wipe off with a soft piece of linen or silk, then massage gently with skin food, leaving it on as long as possible, when 1t. too, Is rub- bed off By that time you will not feel the need of water, but if you should, wash the face with hot water, later washing 1t with a cold spray. It Is better to wait for your face ab- lutions until bedtime when the effect of the cutting winds have worn off.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-15

No family medicine chest should be without peroxide of hydrogen This is of the greatest value in disinfect- ing any abrasions of the skin which may have been suffered. It destroys all germs with which 1t comes in con tact and should be Immediately ap- piled to pin bricks or any other of the so-called trifing hurts. AS a matter of fact, pin wound is often more dangerous than one hundred times its size, for the point may contain some deadly poison which is injected before the prick is even noticed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17

railroad vote at Denison. He gets
this same vote at Cleburne and
Hillsboro. also Smithville, but the
country vote in Hill and Johnson
counties will overcome the railroad
town vote and give Hill and Johnson
counties to Williams. Williams will
carry some of these counties two to
one.
The people are taking notice of all
the state and county administration
forces working for Campbell. They
say it is the taxeaters against the
taxpayers.
The Campbell forces say Williams
race is just joke, but 1t looks to
me like the joke is going to be on
the other side of the house.
From what l can see and hear
Williams will get North, West and
Middle Texas. Campbell South Texas,
and ] don't know who gets east Tex
as. GEB ARKER.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
Congressional Bell Signals.

On the floor of the house the door
keeper has his desk. and it is here that
the bells are struck that give notice
OF the needs Of congress. One bell
calls for tellers when the house is in
committee of the whole; two bells in
dictate call for yeas and nays; three
declare a recess; with four bells the
red light over the door goes out; I'VE
bells mean cali of the house" under
which the sergeant at arms Is supposed
to summarily arrest any member on
sight and bring him In, whether on
foot or horseback. Any member who
is not present at a call OF the house is
subjected to a severe reprimand. Look
ing down the corridor. the going out of
the red light gives the curious sug-
gestion Of the tail end of passenger
train dashing through tunnel. While
the red light burns bright and clear 1t
means that congress is under way. but
when the light winks and goes out
then the visitors understand that the
wheels Of legislation have ceased to re.
volve.-National Magazine.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17

The wooing of the woodcock is one
of those sights to witness which a
lover of nature i'll all its moods will
make journey of miles. The scene is
enacted at twilight, and the setting is
of willow or alder bushes whose
branches are just beginning to show
the tender green of early spring Sud
denly from the damp ground a bird
form shoots upward like some swamp
spirit until it is outlined against the
gray OF the evening sky. Then it circles
above the branches. and the song of
the wooing begins. Hidden in the
darkness Of the thick lower growth is
the object to which this love song is
directed. The bird above circles per
haps score Of times. then drops back
to the damp thicket. making sound
which can be lillened only to the drop
ping Of water into a woodland pool.
Again the bird scars and circles. sing
ing still the love song. This is repeat
ed time after time until the last CLEAN
: light has faded and nights dark
.ess comes down.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
SPECTRAL WARNINGS.
The Bloody Mark That Appeared on
Cardan's FinQsr.

Who shall say that spectral warnings
are entirely chimerical? History has
many instances to the contrary. Thus
the once well known tragedian John
Palmer died on the stage at Liverpool.
At the same hour and minute a shop
man in London sleeping under coun-
ter. saw distinctly his shade glide
through the shop. open the door and
pop into the street. This an hour or
two later he mentioned very coolly, as
IL Mr.. Palmer himself had been there.
Cardan. the noted Italian philoso-
pher. saw on the ring finger of his
right hand the mark Of bloody sword
and heard at the same time a voice
which Nbade him go to Milan. The red
ness progressively increased until mid
night The mark then faded gradually
AMI disappeared. At that midnight
hour his son was beheaded at Milan.
The father of DR.. Blombey was cap
tain in an army serving in America.
We are told by DR.. Ridge that six
officers 800 miles from his position
were visited after dinner by this mod
ern Banquo, who sat down in a vacant
chair. One said to him, "Blombey, are
you mad" He rose in silence and
slowly glided out at the door. He was
slain on that day and hour.-St James
Gazette.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
Pointed With Scripture.

A bachelor rector of western
church was alone in his study when
his housekeeper brought him the card
of one of his parishioners, spinster
of means and charm.
When the lady was seated on the OPP
posite side of his study table the rector
looked at her inquiringly. expecting to
hear something concerning parish
work, in which she was active. To his
surprise an embarrassed silence en-
sued, during which he vainly sought
for something to say
Or. Blank began the lady at
last in falterlng tones. do you think
can you fancy conditions under which
IA woman is-justifed in proposing"
why, yes" said the rector. after
some deiiberation.
Thou art the man. said the lady
resolutely.
She was right
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17

LAGRANGE, Texas, July 17.-Hav-
ing passed through some forty towns
from Wichita Falls to South Texas,
in the last three weeks l will say
that from what can Shear among
the voting people that Mr.. Campbell
win carry Denison, Cleburne, Hills
boro, Bartlett. Taylor and Smithville,
also Bastrop. out of the said forty
towns The union railroad vote is fog
Mr.. Campbell. The farmers are for
Mr.. Williams. believe Williams will
carry Cooke, Fannin, Collin, Rock
wall, Hunt, Denton. Tarrant, Dallas,
Ellis. Johnson. Hill. McLennan and
Bell counties by good ma1orities.
think, Campbell will carry arayson
by scratch, and will carry Bastrop
county by a good majority. Campbell
will get Grayson from the union
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
EBONY WOOD.
All Of the Several Varieties Are Heav
Ter Than Water.

Ter nan water.
Ebony was known and highly es-
teemed by the ancients as an article of
luxury and was used by them fol a
variety of purposes.
In India it Is said that it was en-
ployed by kings for scepters and also
for images. On account of its sup
posed antagonism to poisons it was
used largely for drinking cups.
The name ebony is given to the wood
of several varieties of trees All kinds
of ebony are distinguished for their
great density and dark color. The
wood in all varieties is heavier than
water The heaviest varieties are the
darkest. The other grades require :,
considerable amount OF staining to
make them black.
Ebony is Of uniform color through
out and will not show any deteriora-
ton even from long continued use.
There are three varieties of ebony
well known in commerce The ebony
from the Gaboon coast of Africa is the
darkest The Madagascar ebony is the
densest. The Macassar ebony furnish.
es the largest pieces. 1t Is sold by
weight
limitations of ebony can always be
distinguished by their lighter weight
and the cheaper limitations can be de-
tected by merely scratching the sur
face
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
A Haadx Anasasm.

\ The captain Of q schooner that trades
between New York and Savannah is
noted for his wit, and On every occa-
sion that offers he loosens his shafts Of
humor, to the chagrin and enbarrass-
ment OF it's target. Sooner or later the
stineer gets stung. and this chronic
pun artist is NO exception to the rule.
On one occasion when about two
days out from New York he approach
ed group of sailors who were wash
ing the forward deck, and, singing
out big. rawboneA Irishman who
was experiencing his nrst TASTE of
sailors life. he gravely asked, Can
you steer the mainmast down the
forecastle stairsr' Quick rs a dash
came the reply. "Yis, sor; can II you
viii stand below and coil 1t UPHILL
adelphia Ledger.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
Tho Life oav;oo Service.

The first stations OF life saving
service in this country were establish
ed by the Massachusetts Humane soci-
ETY. at 'LbveIl island and CoAasset. All
efforts for saving life and property in
cases Of shipwreck were made by this
society till 1887, when the president Of
the United States was authorized to
employ ships to cruise along the shores
and render assistance to distressed
navigators. In lS4S congress passed a
law creating few life saving stations
between Sandy Hook and Little Egg
hArbor. New Jersey. From this has
grown the splendid system which now
New York American.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
Rough on the Doctor.

One night as Canadian doctor who
lives in eastern Ontario was driving
Into village be saw 4 chap, a little
the worse for liquor, amusing a crowd
Of spectators with the antics OF his
trick dog. The doctor watched him
awhile and said: Sandy, how do you
manage to train your dog? I can't
teach mine to do anything"
Sandy. with that simple look in his
eyes, said. well, you see. doc, you
have to know more'n the dog or you
can't learn him nothing"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
Are Your Kidneys Well?

Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Rheu-
matism, Goat, Gravel Dropsy. Infla-
nation of the Bladder, Bad Blood
and Nervous Troubles caused by sick
Kidneys.
Hood & Curtin, the we'll known
druggists of Waxahachie, know by
experience that HINDIPO will cure
all forms OF Kidney and Nervous
Troubles, and will guarantee 1t in
all cases.
Can't you afford to try 1t at their
risk? 1t costs you nothing II 1t don't
do the work.
Sent by mail to any address, pre-
paid, on receipt of so cents Six box
es, $3.50, under positive guaran-
tee. TT
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
A Watch Tin.

80 you lost your watch in the
crowd. eh?"e Lecoq. the detective.
sneered. We'll, I'm ashamed Of you.
"You ought to know after your long
friendship with me that there's only
one safe way for man to carry a cost
~ watch-in the right hand vest peck
ct, with the chain running into the
right and left pockets.
'The thief always snatches at the
left pocket. aud Of course by my sys-
tenn he gets only n key or a cheap COM
pass. New Orleans Times Democrat.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
Indians Get Fortune.

Washington, July 17.-Eight hun
dred thousand dollars have just been
distributed by the interior depart
ment among the Indians of the Sis
seton and Wahpeton tribes in South
Dakota.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
Notice.

The hour for ladies with escorts at
Natatorium has been changed from
Wednesday morning to Wednesday
evening. Ladies only Tuesday morn
ing and Thursday. afternoon. Ladies
with escorts Wednesday evening and
Friday evening. 90
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
Quite Unexpected.

The What. Suzanne, going
to leave me? Going to get married !.
This is most unexpected. The French
Maid-Oui. madame. but eet ees not my
fault. Eet was only last night Eat
your son proposed to me.-Harper's
Bazaar
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
Why They Doubted Him

Hewitt-Figures won't lie. Jewett-
That's what tell the people meet in
business. but they won't believe me
Hewitt-What Is your business: lew
ett-Im collector for gas company
Town and Country
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-07-17
An Ideal Husband.

The Man-And You really think you
have an ideal husband, don't you? The
Matron-I know ! have. Why, he
treats me as II he were a candidate for
Office and was a voter.-Chicago
News.