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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-11
An Approaching Wedding,

The following Invitations have
been issued;
"Mr. and Mrs. Clark Dickson
Pickett will give in marriage their
daughter, Mary Sue. to Mr.. Freder-
lex Starr Eaton and Invite you to be
resent on Friday evening, Decem-
Der 90, 1908, at o'clock. 204 Old
ham avenue, Waxahachie, Texas. I"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-11

jackson, Miss. Dec. 11.-Missis-
sippi farmers affiliated with the Far
mers' Union are up in arms against
the attempt of the colored agricul-
turists of the state to organize a
similar union. 1t is feared that trou-
BILE may result from the attempt OF
the negroes to establish union, and
in some localities the white farmers
are threatening night rider tactics, II
necessary to put stop to the propo-
ganda of the negro organizers. The
matter will probably come up at the
next meetings of the state union
which will be held next month.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-11

Foley's Orino Laxative cures
chronic constipation and stimulates
tho liver. Orino regulates the bow
els 80 they will act naturally and
you do not have to take purgatlves
continuously. b. W.. Fearis. d
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-11
Odd Fellows,

Regular meeting Of Waxahachie
Lodge No.se0, I. o. O. F., tonight.
Work in second degree.
GUS MEYERS. N. G.
~ G. r. GIBSON. Secy.
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To Hold Weekly Meetings

The Home Talent Opera Com
pany, which has recently been or
ganized in our city, and which ap-
peared week or so ago in it's first
production, Cupid at College,"
which received such favorable COM
ment, has decided to hold weekly So
cial meetings. So this talented young
company met last night at the hos
pitable home of MIR and Mrs. Ed
Hawkins, the many potted
plants and flowers of this homes
hot-house making pretty house dec
orations A merry evening in song
singing and other pleasing diversions
was passed by the young people. De-
licious refreshments of stuffed ba-
nanas, whipped cream and fruit
cake were served, after which the
following young people enjoyed tai
lyho ride: Mr.. and Mrs Tom Her.
ring. Mrs. Fay Weaver, Misses Inez
and Dot Singleton, Hazel and Verna
Erwin, Lou Ellen Williams, Warder,
of Kentucky, Bee Addison, Katie
Peters, Mossie Morris, Jennie Shell
ton and Mary Smith. Messrs Otis
Williams, B. F.. Hawkins, Buddy
Mosley, Earl Gibson, Mac Lamberth
Butler and Charles Mailman.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-11
A Complimentary Affair.

Mrs. Foxworthy of Indianapolis
Indiana, guest of Mrs. R. w. Getz-
endaner, who, by her charming per-
sonality, has won a great host of
friends during her visit here, and
who has been the recipient of a
number of delightful affairs, was
again honored Thursday afternoon
with an informal neighborhood
bridge party by Miss Estelle Dun
lap. The customary house plants
made effective house decorations.
The score cards were quaint Dutch
affairs and the two prizes. pretty
pictures likewise of 'the Dutch
We're won by Mrs. Ace Ackley of
Canon City, and Mrs Ferguson,
who presented their trophies to the
honor guest. At the close of the
games, the three tables of guests
were entertained with most delec-
| table two course luncheon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
Dutch Street Cars.

Countries may be known by their
York is exemplified in the rapid, rude
transit of its inhabitants. So the
character of orderly little Holland
may be gathered from observation Of
her car service. Says ]. q. Higinbot-
ham in Three Weeks in Holland and
Belgium:
Street-car fare in Holland is three
cents a trip, and for four cents you re-
ceive a return ticket. The conductor
carries more documents than a Con-
gresham. For every fare he opens an
aluminium box about four by six, and
hands out receipt or a return ticket,
as the case may be-
When the passengers pay with tick
cts, he places the ticket in a leather
pouch hung by strap round his
neck. 1t is important that you retain
the receipt given you. for at uncertain
intervals a "controlleur" gets on the
car and examines all receipts, puts his
o. h. on them with q rubber stamp,
and compares the result with the mani
fest or log carried by the conductor. 1t
is quite the correct thing to tip the con-
ductor with a Dutch cent or two.
Each car has a card inside stating
how many places there are, and on
each platform is another saying how
many people may stand thereon. When
the seats and both platforms are full,
the sign, VOL" is put up, and no more
are permitted TO get aboard. Our car
probably had thirty people in it and on
the platforms, and was turning busi-
ness away at every crossing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06

her eyes sparkled with happiness as
she accepted. Mr.. Pearson made no
difficulty.
I'm not looking for money with my
GIRL" he said heartily. "She has enough
for two. I'll see that you are comfsrt-
able and daresay even a solicitor can
find a use for little extra capital.
I'm glad to know that my daughter is
passing into the hands Of brave man.
That is enough for me-"
Mrs. Pearson said the same, and
kissed him.
At the wedding breakfast, Mr.. Nash
made the customary speech.
This is an occasion for presence Of
mind" he remarked humorously. "Of
all qualities, it is the most to be de-
sired. l cannot forget that it is to
presence of mind that owe my present
happy position" The guests applauded.
Lucy understood and looked at him
with shining eyes.
Surely Mr.. Nash should be a happy
man. He and his young wife are very
fond of one another, and he knows that
her love is based on respect for his
heroic qualities. But there is a fly in
the ointment. Deep within him, a still,
small voice tells him at times Of the
panic in which he fed from that thea
ter. and he knows, though he tries to
| fight the knowledge, that should sim
liar circumstances occur and should his
wife wish TO take advantage Of his
presence of mind, she will have to do
so by keeping tight hand on his Shout
ders-J. Sackville Martin in the
| Sketch.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
SAWYER COUNTY IN FLAMES.
Inhabitants Fight Back Fire Mt
Radisson Winter and nraoer

AhhiHitahtS Right Back Fire Mt
Radisson, Winter and Draper.
thousands of feet of logs and standing
timber have been destroyed, elearings have
been devastated and settlers driven from
their homes by the forest fires that have
been raging throughout Sawyer county.
The towns of Radisson. Winter and ORA
per have been fighting the flames back,
and although property within the villages
has been saved from destruction the loss
to the lumber companies will be heavy.
The most thrilling fight that the iuhabit-
ants of the town engaged in was the fight
to save the Wallace school and the cordu-
roy bridge across the Chippewa river. The
fire was eating its way up from the south
when the alarm was given and the entire
population turned out to save the school
house. The buildings surrounding the
school were damaged, but after hours of
incessant fighting the school itself was
saved. Equally as exciting was the fight
put up by Frank Shimcusky and his wife
and daughter to save the corduroy bridge,
the only span across the Chippewa river
at RadiSson, and had it not been for
their efforts the town would have been
deprived of its roadway across the river.
While the owner was out fighting the
fires, the farm belonging to A. Rynda was
burned. A lumber yard adjacent to the
house was destroyed. but the sawmili was
saved after hard fight. II. A. Sweeny
lost his house and barn and all his house
hold goods. The Edwards farm is devas-
tated. Families to the south of Raids
son are moving their effects near the river
to be ready in case the fire sweeps down
upon them unexpectedly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06

Sir" he said, I'VE must know more
of each other my sister owes you her
life. My father and mother will be
anxious to thank you themselves was
knocked down in the first rush. l be-
lieve that my being so saved my life;
for l crawled under the seats and got
over into the Ut, and so out that way.
This is terrible business. Let US get
away at once and find a cab"
They hurried down a side street and
found q four-wheeler not 100 yards
away AS Mr.. Nash sat in the cab op-
posite to his new-found friend, he be-
came calm enough to realize the ex-
tent of his good fortune. The young
man introduced himself as William
Pearson, a name which Mr.. Nash knew
we'll as associated with one of the big
industries of the city. He introduced
also his sister Lucy, and Mr.. Nash re-
sponded by giving his name and men
tioning modestly the fact that he was
solicitor. They dropped him at his
rooms with further thanks, an address,
and warm invitation to call upon the
following day.
The Pearsons lived in large house
in the fashionable quarter of the town.
On presenting himself at the door, Mr..
Nash was ushered into the drawing
room, which was filed with people, all
talking excitedly. 1t was Mrs. Pear
sons at-home day, and the tragedy of
the previous evening had formed an alb
sorbing subject of conversation. He be-
came the center of attraction. Mr..
Pearson, stout man with a gray beard
and honest eyes. came forward and
shook him warmly by the hand. Mrs.
Pearson was voluble and enthusiastic.
Lucy, looking pale from the effects of
the shock, smiled wanly and made him
sit beside her. Her brother recounted
his exploit. All the guests poured
questions upon him and were eager In
their praises. In the midst of this adu-
lation Mr.. Nash did his best to bear
himself with becoming modesty. In a
pause in the buzz Of praise, he smiled
and spoke.
I'm really very much obliged to you
ALL" he said; 81 don't deserve half the
kind things you have said about me-
All that was needed was a little pres
ence of mind"
Mr. Nash became frequent and well
come visitor at the Parsons house
He came to be looked upon as a close
friend of the family; and when the day
came when he asked her to marry him,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
Care of the Unem plOyed.

Reports continue to come in from the
various charity organizations in Ameri-
can cities telling of gloomy outlook for
the coming winter on account of the vast
number of unemployed men and women.
AS bearing directly on this situation ths
Bureau of Labor at Washington has just
issued a report ON the policy of Euro
pean countries toward the unemployed.
Germany has made great strides by in
Producing public employment bureaudand
by taking care of tramps. In Belgium,
Netherlands and Denmark the incorrigi-
BILE idle have been forced largely into
work homes, where they are, however,
well treated. All the countries of Europe
have appointed special commissions to deal
with this problem. Colonies for the I'M.
employed are favorite remedies and pub
lie relief works are being started in some
places.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
AUTUMN.

IT'S now that spiders in the easement
weave,
Or launch their silken airships on the
breeze;
Ills now that honey ripeness feeds the
bees
Where vine-born amber sweets their
prison cleave,
And golden spheres their leafy heavens
leave.
The same wind whispers through the
orchard trees
That blew our swallows over southern
seas,
And stole the robins vesper from our eve.
The spirit of the year, like bacchant
crowned,
With lighted torch goes careless on his
way;
And soon bursts into flame the naples
spray,
And vines are running fire along the
ground.
But softly on October's blazing bound
How laugh the violet eyes of tender
May!
Edith NJ Thomas.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
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The physiological effects of high fire.
quency currents are traced by two
French experiments to increase of body
temperature. This gives them value
in arterio sclerosis, Bright's disease and
other maladies and as mild substi-
tute for warm baths.
Magnetic observations of the extinct
volcano called the Puy de Dome, in
Central France, have brought out the
curious fact that the mountain is mag
netized not merely at certain points,
but as whole, the top Of the dome
acting as south magnetic pole. Sim
gularly enough, similar observations on
the Kaiserstuhl, a mountain in Ger
many, indicate that it possesses a north
magnetic pole at its summit. y
The new satellite of Jupiter, discov
cred at the Greenwich Observatory last
winter, proves to be a very interest
ing object, both on account of it's great
distance from the planet, more than
100000 miles, and its retrograde mo-
ton. Prof. George Forbes suggests
that this satellite may turn out to be
the long-lost comet Of Lexell, which
was last seen in 1873, when 1t made a
very close approach to Jupiter.
According to report issued by the
Canadian government the Dominion
owns thirteen Marconi stations on the
gulf and on the Atlantic seaboard.
Three of these are what are known as
"low-power" stations and cost $1,000
each; the others are known as "high-
power" stations, and cost $4,000 each.
The Marconi Company receives $500
and f700 per annum, respectively for
operating them, retaining all the re-
ceipts.
The lower atmosphere and the upper
atmosphere are believed by Prof. ].
Ham to be two very different gaseous
mixtures. At the earths surface the
composition is: Nitrogen, 1903; oxy-
gen, 20.99; argon, 0.94; carbonic acid,
O.03; hydrogen, Dol; neon, 0.0015;
heIfum, 0.00015; krykton, 0.OOO1O At
a height of twenty kilometers (1243
miles, he finds the nitrogen. increased
to S4.34 per cent, with 1919 Of oxy-
gen. At 100 kilometers, the hydrogen
seems increased to 99.45 per cent, with
0453 of helium and only 0.099 of nitro
gen.
Although the aeropiane principle is
preferred by nearly all the inventors
who are now at work on the flying ma
chine problem, there are a few who
think that something may be accom-
plished with heliXes, or screw pro-
pellers, revolving about vertical axis.
and thus exerting a direct uplift. Paul
Cornu, a Frenchman. has recently pro-
duced a machine on this plan, which
he calls a helicoptere, and which has
proved itself capable of lifting him a
few feet from the ground. The ap-
paratus comprises two double-winged
helixes and two planes under the gov
eminent of levers. The helixes do
the lifting, and the reaction upon the
planes Of the air set into spinning mo-
ton by the helixes is expected to give
the horizontal motion. A 24horse-power
motor furnishes the power.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06

A log train of a lumber company was
wrecked near Samson, Ala, and three
persons were killed and twenty injured.
Magistrate A. c. Marsh at Washing
ton, Pa, discharged four boys accused Of
turning in false fire alarms on the con-
dition that their parents give them sound
furnishings.
In an interview Mrs. William Aston.
who recently, owing to her years, abdi-
Gated her position as social leader Of New
York, scores the so-called society" WON
en-, whom she brands as notoriety seekers
who give entertainments that belong in a
circus tent.
A bear weighing 400 pounds, which was
fleeing from the forest fires, was killed in
the streets of South st. Paul, Mimi, the
other day.
Lack Of water TO flush the sewers is
given as the cause of an epidemic of
diphtheria at Greensburg, Pa, which has
resulted so far in the closing Of part of
a school.
The United States army signal corps
has established six wireless telegraph sta
tions in Alaska at cost of more than
100000 and it is expected direct connec-
ton between Washington, d. c., aud
Alaska can now be maintained the year
around.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06

Castro's refusal to permit the Brazilian
charge d'afaires to assume charge OF
French interests in Venezuela is the lat
est fuel thrown on the smoldering fire OF
Venezuela's international complications.
Speculation is rife in Caracas as to
whether or not Brazil will look upon this
action as an insult directed at her and
what France will do towards getting rep
resentation here for her interests after
this rebuke.
The international cotton congress,
meeting in Paris, adopted resolutions in
yiting all confederated associations in the
various countries interested in cotton to
join in a harmonious curtailment during
periods of distress arising from over or
under production another invites the Eu-
ropean governments to study and advance
the extension of colonial production of
cotton a third instructs the cotton con-
tract commission to place before the ex-
changes of Europe recommendation for
the substitution of the net weight basis
Of purchase for the present basis, which
allows a shrinkage of 80 pounds in
bale of 800 pounds; and a fourth looking
TO the introduction into Europe of the
mutual mill insurance system in vogue in
America.
The funeral ~of the Baron Speck Won
Srernberg. German ambassador to the
United States, was held at Lutzchena, the
family estate near Leipsic.
At Nuremberg the German Social Dem
ocratic Congress has held its annual con-
gress and the report showed q gain of
10 per cent in the organization. \ dele
gate from the British Social Democratic
Federation spoke at length against allow
ing the governments of the two nations
to decide on war or peace over the heads
of the people. He argued that the So
cialists of both countries should work to-
gether for peace.
At the meeting of the Orientalist con-
gress in Copenhagen, Prof. Paul Haupt,
of Johns Hopkins university of Balti-
more. had an exciting discussion with sew
eraI of the Jewish rabbis, who were pres
emit. Prof. Haupt maintaining that Christ
was not a Jew. but an Aryan.
Bv the middle of the week over 300
cases of cholera had been reported at St.
Petersburg and more than sixty deaths
rrd several members of the upper class
had been attacked by the disease. A coun-
oil Of doctors was held and all saloons
we're ordered closed after O'Clock, as
the use of alcohol is said to be favorable
TO the advance of the scourge.
The Joint note signed by France and
SDain TO the signatories of the Algeciras
Conference. fayoring the recognition of
Mulai Hafd as the Sultan of Morocco,
was not answered promptly by Germany,
and other powers were disposed to await
the KaiSer's word. But assurances that
it would be treated in a friendly spirit
were giv,R 10 the French ambassador at
Berlin.
With the full sanction of the state de
partnent OF the American government,
and with promise of effective assistance
from Holland, well organized revolution
is being planned TO overthrow President
Castro, OF Venezuela
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
ENDORSES ROOSEVELT POLICIES.


convention OJ heEuDUcan Oanu1-
dates Uphold National Platform.
The administration of Roosevelt, the
national Republican platform adopted at
Chicago and the sentiment expressed in
the letter of acceptance of Taft in sup
port of Republican nominees was endors-
ed in the platform of the Republican can
didates' convention which met in Madi-
son Wednesday, after an all-night tussle
in the committee on resolutions. The
platform further says: 1--WE favor physi-
cal valuation of railway property as an,
element in fixing reasonable rates. We
favor publicity of campaign contributions
and election of United States Senator's by
a direct vote of the people" The admin
istration of Gov. Davidson is endorsed by
the committee, which points with pride to
the various important laws enacted I'M
der the recent Republican State admins
tration.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
still suSceptible.

He was a nervous, idgety young man,
and he looked with considerable appre-
hension at the woman next him, who
held baby, its face covered with a thick
veil. The baby gave now and then a
sharp cry, which the woman evidently
tried to suppress
At last, after many anxious glances,
the young man spoke.
''Has-has that baby any-anything
contagious?" he asked.
The woman looked at him with q
mixture of scorn and pity.
'Twouldn't be for most folks" she
said. in clear, carrying tone. but
maybe 'twould for you. He's teething. :"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
us. COAL MINES TAKE
3,125L|VES INAYEAR
Geological Survey Statistics Show
5,3I4 Persons Were Injured
in 1907.
WORST IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Death Rate Among Miners in That
State Is 1885 Por Thousand
Blasts Not Greatest Danger.

Accidents i'll coal mines of the Unit
ed States during the last calendar year
resulted in the death of 3,125 men and
injury to 5,314 more, according to sta
tistics made public by the geological
survey.
The death record among the coal
miners during the year was greater by
1888 than in 1906, and is said to have
been the worst year in the history of
the coal industry. The figures do not
represent the full extent of the disas-
tiers, as reports were not received from
States having no mine inspectors.
West Virginia reported for 1907 the
heaviest death rate, 1885 per thousand
employees, and that State also showed
the lowest production for each life lost
$500 tons. New Mexico stood next
on the list with a death rate of 11.45
and production of 1892 tons for each
life lost. Alabama was third, with Il
death rate of 10 per thousand and a
production of 92,535 tons for each life
lost.
Missouri had the lowest death rate,
heading the roll of honor with 80 and
400, 142 tons of coal mined for each life
lost.
Statistics do not bear out the popu-
lar idea that most mine disasters re-
suit from explosions. OF the total num-
Der reported during the last year 947
deaths and 343 injuries resulted from
gas and dust explosions and POI deaths
and 4i6 injuries were caused by pow
der explosions.
The chief cause of death among the
miners, the report claims, was the fall
ing of mine roofs and coal. Such dlsas-
tiers caused 1,122 deaths and 2,141 in
juries.
E. w. Parker, chief statistician of
the survey, asserts that much benefit
will result from the action of Con-
gress in appropriating $4,000 to in
vestigate mine disasters and take steps
to decrease the number of accidents
each year. He says one of the greatest
needs of the coal mining industry is
the enforcement of military discipline
in the operation of the mines
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
RANcHER WITH $4,000 MISSING.

North Dakota Man, After Selling
Live Stock in Chicago, Disappears.
With nearly $4,000 in his possession
Henry Fischer, a wealthy rancher of
Dickensen, n. D., has disappeared in
Milwaukee. He came from Chicago,
where he had disposed of stock. He reg
istered at the Schlitz hotel the other night
The next morning he called upon a boy
hood friend, Marcus Mussler, a cigarmak-
err. Fischer and Mussler were together
in the afternoon. Mussler reported the
disappearance to the police. He said he
parted with his friend in a saloon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
WISCONSIN MAN $4,000 SHORT.
Michael Malone Stops at chicng,

Michael Malone Stops at Chicago
Hotel and Is Robbed of Money.
Michael Malone. a well-known resident
of Rhinelander, was robbed of about S.
600 in Chicago the other night and it is
supposed that one of the light fingered
gentry in the vicinity of the Chicago stock
yards has the money. Several days ago
Mr.. Malone came to Milwaukee. He had
with him at that time about $1,000 in
currency. He transacted his business and
then went to Chicago He visited the
stock yards, and after making an inspec-
ton of the big institutions decided to stay
at hotel in the vicinity. He awoke in
the morning to find that all of his money
was gone. Mr. Malone returned to Mil
waukee and later left for his home at
Rhineander. He notified the Chicago po-
lice