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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
TWENTY COUNTIES In ILLINOIS
JOIN THE PROHIBITION
COLUMN.
LARGE CITIES ARE WET
Local Option Election Held in One
Thousand and Two Hundred
Townships-Heavy Vote
Polled

Chicago, April Sin the local
option elections held by 1900 town
ships in S4 counties of Illinois out
side of the city of Chicago yesterday
20 counties became absolutely anti
saloon territory, and approximately
1900 or about one-half of the total
number of saloons in that territory
were voted out of business, Most of
the larger cities of the state, how
ever, voted in favor of licensing sa-
looms.
The larger cities voting in favor
of saloons are Springfield, Freeport,
Aurora, Elgin, Sterling, Kankakee,
Lincoln, Monmouth, Bloomington,
Danville, Joliet, Murphysboro and
Rock Island
Those voting to abolish the saloon
were Rockford, Decatur, Dixon,
toopestown, Georgetown, Pontiac,
Shelbyville, Carbondale and Cham
paign
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

Some days ago Mayor Robertson
wrote Superintendent NJ Sheehan of
the Houston and Texas Central ask
ing that official to come here for a
conference relative to reinstate-
ment of the short run trains which
were recently taken off. Mr.. Shee-
han visited the city Wednesday
morning and had short conference
with Mayor Robertson. He explained
that the trains were discontinued be-
cause they were not earning operat-
ing expenses and that the road
would not be justified in putting
them back on under present condi-
tions. He thought, however, this SER
vice would be resumed next fall if
the prospects for business were
good.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

according to the agreement, he was
not eligible.
When the anti-pass law became
effective the sheriffs of Texas agreed
to ask for passes only along such
lines as ran through their counties.
The roads agreed to this, the anti
pass law saying that sheriffs might
be given passes but that If road
gave them to one it would have to
supply all. The agreement was to
prevent the roads from supplying
every sheriff in Texas, many of the
latter not needing passes on some
roads A week or so ago Sheriff
SAMSON wrote the Santa Fe. He wan
ted a pass on that road. According
to the agreement he was not eligible
as Brady is not located on the Santa
Fe. The management asked him to
withdraw his application and he re-
fused. Then the sheriffs' passes were
called in. Since then Sheriff San
som has withdrawn his request and
his fellow sheriffs will now get back
their strips of pasteboard.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

from Witt to Baldwin, advancing
Bemner and Schiemier Old Tin
ker Hamilton knocked the bali for
safehit, scoring Schiemier and
Bemner. Templeton struck out. thus
ending Trinity's scoring.
Trinity got into a hole in the
sixth inning when two men took
bases by errors, but EdmousOu used
great head work and the next three
men were easy outs. From the good
luck yesterday Trinity feels like she
will win the greater part OF the re-
naming games Wednesday and
Thursday at Austin, Friday and Sat
urday at Georgetown.
All the boys are in good condition.
Rocket will be able to play in one
of the state games. Edmonson seem
ed to show the famous Randall up,
not passing any one, striking out
eight men to Randall's seven. while
Randall hit three men and based
one. 7. c. L. shows her college spir-
it to her team besides showing
game with Trinity. Rawlins, q Wa
co Lacquer, umpired, showing a bet
tier eye than Diesel, but gave T. G.
e. the best of every decision. Time
of game, 1880.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
W HOT WELLS NAT
ATORIUM COMPANY Is
ORGANIZED.
TEN THOuSANDDOLLARS
VIII BE Expended in the Establish
ment of Modern Bath House
and Natatorium-WOr Is
in Progress.

A number of enterprising business
men and citizens of WaXahachies
have demonstrated their faith in the
medicinal value of the. water pro-
duced by the city's hot well by the
organization of company which has
for its object the erection of one of
the most modern natatoriums in the
country and giving wide publicity to
the city as a health resort. All the
details pertaining to the organization
of the company have been complet-
ed and active work is now in pro-
gress on the building.
The promoters of this enterprise
have ample financial means at their
disposal and they propose to place
Waxahachie prominently before the
public as a health resort. To that end
the Waxahachie Hot Wells Natator-
ium company has been organized
with capital stock of $4,000, Of
ficers for the first year have been
elected as follows:
c. E. Schuster, president; j. H.
Wakeland, vice president; S. P.
Spaldihg, secretary and treasurer
committee representing the COM
pany appeared before the city coun-
Sii uVSuetg l4iShb anu dShtu loi lilt
adoption of an ordinance giving the
company privilege of using the hot
water for a period of five years for
natatorium and shipping purposes.
The contract stipulated that for this
privilege the city should receive
rental of $25 per month for the per-
iod of time above set forth or so
long as the company shall receive
hnn
ance was read and adopted The
company had ten days in which to
accept the terms of the contract, but
acceptance of same was Immediately
filed with the city secretary
The building will be located on
the old wagon yard just across Mad
ison street from the hot we'll. This
block has been bought by the COM
pany. The structure will be forty by
one hundred and twenty feet and
will front Madison street. A balcony
will be constructed the full length
of the building on one side and in
front there will be roomy portico.
The front of the building will be two
stories high and the rear walls will
be sixteen feet high. The pool will
be twenty by seventy feet and
around it will be double deck tiers
of bath rooms The bath rooms on
the upper deck will be fifty in num-
ber, besides several shower and va
por baths. A parlor will be elegant
ly fitted up for ladies. The grounds
to the rear of the building will be
converted into park and flower
garden, and in the center of this
will be a fountain for the accommo-
dation of the public.
The old buildings on the wagon
yard are now being torn down, and
the work of eXcavating for the pool
will be commenced tomorrow
The privileges granted the WaXa-
hachie Hot Wells Natatorium COM
pany in no way restrict the public
from the free use of the water.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
WHILE TEMPORARILY INSANE
NEGRO WOMAN STRiNGLtS
DAUGHTER.
USED LEATHER STRAP
With This tmprovised Garrote
Twelve Year Old Girl Is thoked
to Insensibility and Left
in Dying Condition.

While suffering under a paroxysm
of temporary insanity Lucy Will
liams, a negress who lived on the
farm of J. Houston Miller near Sar-
dis, late Tuesday afternoon strang-
led her twelye-year-old daughter to
death. At the time of the commission
of the crime there was no one at the
house save the woman and the child.
A small leather strap with loop in
each end, which was found near the
unconscious and dying girl, told in
brief the story of the tragedy. All
the evidences in connection with
the crime indicate that the negress
placed the strap around the chilu 5
neck and by inserting railroad
spike in the loops made garrote
with which death was produced
Leaving the girl in dying condition
the woman fled from the house, and
was found Wednesday morning in
Ed Williams pasture near the ceme-
terry by Sheriff Forbes and Constable
McCalpin. She was brought to town
and locked up in tn county jail.
symptoms of insanity are quite ap-
parent although the affliCtion is not
of violent form.
When the woman's husband
reached the house Tuesday after
noon at the conclusion of his days
work he found the child lying on the
floor gasping for breath. A physician
was summoned but death ensued be-
fore his arrival The marks of the
strap were plainly visible on the
child's neck. and other marks of vio-
lence We're also found on the body.
The burial took place at Sardis on
Wednesday afternoon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
WATER SYSTEM OF CITY VAL
UED AT NEARLY HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS

The principal business before the
city council Tuesday night was of
routine nature and was soon disposed
of. In addition to allowing accounts
against the city and receiving
monthly reports the annual reports
of some of the officers were approved
by the council.
The annual report of P +. Deven-
port, superintendent of the water
system, showed the water and sewer
systems of the city to be worth
nearly one hundred thousand dol
lars. A summary of the report is Civ
en- as follows:
Outstanding bonds, S49,150; in
yentory of water system, SCI 906.-
%; water lines, s19, ,149.6 SO; sewer
lines, S10,SS6.76; total, s92,042. 45.
Flat rate consumers, 319; meter
consumers, 450.
Gross earnings, $17,979.72, ex-
penditures, S10,230S6.
Number miles water mains, SOP;
number of valves in system, 80;
number fire plugs. Sc; number miles
sewer pipe, 5.46; number man
holes, 45.
Total amount fuel bought during
the year, s6,244.64, or an average
of $17,10 per day of twenty-four
hours
Total amount salaries paid, So
200.
Total cost of new mineral we'll,
$29,19S.2S
Total amount due water consum-
ers for moneys advanced or water
and sewer lines, So 602.61.
The annual report of Street Com
missioner Meredith for the year
ending March 81, 1908, showed the
following:
Receipts from all sources, S7.143.-
IS; total expenditures for year, s6,-
S9S.27; cash on hand April / ST.
194.73.
City Marshal Dixon reported the
collection of S91 during the month
of March.
City Sexton shipletts report of
| burials for the month showed the
following: Adults /, children 4.
The plumber bonds of Thee Far
ley and the Waxahachie Machinery
| and Foundry company in the sum
, of $1,000 each were approved
The finance committee was ap-
! pointed as follows: ]. F. Wyatt,
| Ward /; F. B. Kenner, Ward 2; c.
l.. Brady, Ward 3.
The equalization board was nam
ed as follows: j. X. Cauthen, Ward
/; L, c. Todd, Ward 2; S. ]. Erwin,
Ward 3.
! The count of the returns of Tues
| days election for city officers showed
that 80 votes were polled.
The council adjourned to meet at
4:30 next Tuesday afternoon. at
which time the new officers will be
sworn in,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Two Funerals Wednesday.

Two interments took place at the
city cemetery Wednesday At 10
O'Clock in the morning a funeral SER
vice was held over the body of Mr..
S, B. Stephenson at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. w. H. Smith, on
Lake Park avenue. The service was
conducted by Rev. ]. r. Mcclure. A
large crowd of sympathizing friends
followed the remains to the grave.
At 3 O'Clock the funeral of Col. B.
F. Spalding. who died Sunday night
was conducted at st. Joseph's Cath
olic church. The services at the
church and at the grave We're at
tended by many friends of the de-
ceased.
Camp Winnie Davis attended both
funerals in body.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
TO HOLD JOINT DEBATE.
Candidates for Governor to Begin
Speech Making Campaign.

Nashville, Tenn, April Stir
ring times are ahead for the voters
Of Tennessee, the gubernatorial can
didates having unloosened their
heavy artillery and prepared for an
oratorical hroadside that will make
the most blase citizen sit up and
take notice. The first gun will be
fired next week in Chattanooga,
when Governor Patterson and eX-
Senator Carmack will meet in joint
debate. Later the stump-speaking
will be continued all over the state.
Both men have numerous partisans
and trouble is likely to develop at
some of the meetings in backwoods
counties, where the political game
is taken very seriously by the ma
tiveS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
WHITING DREW TWO YEARS
Negro Was Convicted in the District
Court on Charge of Assault
to Murder.

Henry Whiting, colored, was ar
raigned for trial in the district
court Monday afternoon on a charge
of assault to murder. Late Tuesday
afternoon verdict of guilty was re-
turned by the jury. The defendant
was given term of two years in the
penitentiary. He was accused of
pumping load of shot into another
negro named Alex Brown while the
two were at work on bridge ON the
Trinity river last summer
The case of John Henry Battles,
charged with criminal assault, was
called for trial Wednesday morning
and continued until the next term
of court. One hundred and forty spe-
cial yeniremen reported for jury
service
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
CENTENNIAL OF DIOCESE.
Catholics Take Part in Celebration
in New York.

New York, April S.-Today is the
Tooth anniversary of the founding
of the Catholic diocese of New York
which was created by Pope Plus VII,
on April 8, 1908. The centennial
celebration will not be held until
the week OF April 26, when one of
the most interesting demonstrations
in the history of the church in AM
erica will be held.
Many famous dignitaries of the
church of this and other countries
will take part in the program, which
will begin on Low Sunday, April 90,
with solemn masses of thanksgiving
in all the churches of the diocese.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
TRINITY is VICTORIOUS.
Wins Second Game From Texas
Christian University, Waco.

Christian University, Waco.
Special to the Daily Light.
Waco. Texas, April S.-The sec
ond game between Texas Christian
University and Trinity was more ex-
citing than the first one. Trinity
went in to win and every player was
on his toes from the very first and
played for all there was in it. The
scoring started in the second inning.
Randall got a 3-bagger and came
home on Baldwid's safe bunt. Friz-
zell hunted safe with two men on
base. Witt went out on bunt. Dam
iels got 2-bagger, scoring Baldwin
and Frizzell. The next two men up
struck out, thus ending T. c. US
scoring.
Trinity began in the third inning
Daniels, Edmonson and Hendrix
were hit by Randall. The next two
men up, Scheimier and Bemner, got
hits, scoring two men and Edmonson
went out at home plate from Proc
tor to Drucke. White got up and out
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
PASSES FOR SKERIFFS.
SAMSON of Brady Withdraws Re.
quest and Santa Fe Reissues
Them

Once more are the countenances
OF the 800 sheriffs living along the
Santa Fe wreathed in smiles, for
Sheriff T. L. SAMSON of Brady, Nc
Cullough county, has withdrawn his
application for a pass over that road
and the officials have announced
that they will send back all the an
nuals called in a week. ago. Sheriff
SAMSON caused the Santa Fe to
withdraw all passes from the sher-
ifs by applying for a pass when,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Montana Grand Army,

Butte, Mont, April S.-Final ar
rangements have been completed by
the local committee for the enter
tainment of the veterans of Montana
who will meet here tomorrow in the
twenty-fourth annual state encamp-
ment of the Grand Army of the Re
public. Owing to immigration from
other states, the Montana depart
ment has increased in membership
10 per cent in the last year. and this
weeks gathering will be a large and
enthusiastic one
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Appeal for Murderers.

Atlanta, Ga. April S.-A hearing
will be held by the pardon board on
Friday to act on the case of Andrew
Johnson alias Black Sport, the no
torious colored bad man who is
under sentence of death for the muir
der of an Atlanta policeman The
board will also act on the case OF
Mack Brown, of Mitchell county.
who was sentenced to be hanged
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
japan Celebrates.

Toxic, April S.-American citi-
zens of Toxic and other Japanese ci
ties will participate in a banquet to-
night to celebrate the 54th anniyer
sary of the conclusion of a CONNER
cial treaty between the United States
and the empire of Japan. Several
prominent officials will be guests at
the dinner.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

Bristol, Tenn, April S.-What
bids fair to be the most successful
convention ever held by the Young
Mems Christian Association of Ten
nessee will open in this city tomor-
row, lasting until Sunday evening.
The speakers on the program include
Dr.. }. |. Vance, of Newark, n. j., DR..
Ira Landrith, of Nashville, and W.
d. Weatherford, student secretary of
the international committee
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Looking Over Sewer Connections.

The superintendent of the katy's
water department was in the city
Wednesday morning in consultation
with Water Superintendent Deven-
port with reference to a sewer con-
nection for the roads new propos-
ed passenger station. He said the
company was getting ready to begin
the erection of the passenger sta
ton at an early date.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Honor Famous Chemist.

New York, April S.-All of the
leading chemists of New York have
Joined in plan to give a compli-
mentary dinner tomorrow night at
the Hotel Astor in honor of DIR. Har-
vey w. Wiley, government chemist
and originator of the poison
squad. The affair will celebrate the
twenty-fifth anniversary of Dr. Wi
leys connection as chemist of the
department of the United States
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Pure Food Hearing.

New York, April S.-The board
of scientific experts, created under
the pure food and drug act, met here
today for a hearing. The matter un-
der consideration is the effect upon
health of benzoic acid and its sale
used as a preservative of food stuffs.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Monument at Church.

st. Paul, April S.-Governor
Johnson will dedicate the monument
erected by the state of Minnesota on
Shiloh battlefield on Friday The
monument committee, the adjutant
general and the governors staff ac-
companies him on the trip
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-01-08

This morning between s and 10 O'Clock
Willie Herbe, a trusted colored man,
in the employ of W. P. Hewkins & Co.
scarcely over Is years of age, commit
ted suicide by shooting himself in the
head above the right ear. Herbe hao
the full confidence of his employers,
and for the past few days it was seen
he had been drinking, something unu-
sual with him. On yesterday be ac-
costed Mr.. Hawkins in penitent
mood, and asked his forgiveness for his
conduct, saying that he would rather
blow his brains out than to feel that
he had lost Mr.. Hawkins confidence.
This morning when Mr.. Hawkins drove
into the stable, Herbe was standing in
the front door, apparently alright.
He, together, with some of his relatives
went into the Office, and in few mo-
ments pistol shot was heard in the
back of the building, Mr.. Hawkins told
his son Algie to go and see what was
the matter, Algie went back and as he
went to 60 out of the side door into the
stables, he found Eerbe lying in the
door way, on his back with the pistol.
by him, what could have cause theboy
to take his life no one knows, he was
well behaved. attended to his business
and was faithful to his employers. His
tragic end is generally deplored.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-01-08
A Card.
Pinewood, S.

Pinewood, S. C.
Editor The MANNING TINES.
Dear Sir: In the last issue of your pa
per appeared a most nncatled for
article. I challenge you to produce
your committee or delegation OF citi-
zens who waited upon me with the re-
quest to resign. You mentioned that
the people at this place knew me and
my character. say so, and for once,
I fervently answer, I am more than
proud they do. For the handsome en-
dorsement of me as an officer accom-
panying my resignation now in the
hands of his Excellency, the Governor,
will show. No thrust at me by you can
reach and harm me with those who
best know me. Your pleceis directed
to my many friends who endorsed my
administration. And / will, just
say right here, their friendship and
honest endorsement will more than
suffice for any attempted wrorg made
by you. I think Of all men yor. should
have been the very last man to do an
Injustice, but such is life. In regards
to my resignation, it had been my in
tention to do so January lst, for several
months previous, as several gentlemen
at this place will bear me out. II neces-
sary I can produce their certificates,
but my enemies beat me to TIE home
base-the governor. Who they are ]
know not, and what the charges are 1
have been unable to find out.
Hoping you are as ready to undo q
wrong as TO commit one,
[ am respectfully,
- P. RAGIN.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-01-08

The county commissioners held their
regular monthly meeting last Saturday
at which the Representatives, with the
exception of Mr.. Scarborough were
present. Several recommendations
were made by the Commissioners for
the delegations consideration which
will be taken up by them at
their first meeting in Columbia. Among
the recommendations offered oy DR..
G. 5. Geiger of the board, was the
abolishing of the magistrates Offices at
Paxvllle and Foreston and one IN
Salem. Doctor Geiger views these
offices as unnecessary, and thinks they,
should be abolished as matter OF
economy; the Supervisor however,
does not agree with the Doctor, and
thinks there are more important places
TO retrench than in the magistrates
Offices. 1t is our Judgment that the
books bf the county commissioners,
school commissioner, auditor, sheriff
and treasurer should be investigated
by an expert accountant to ascertain
the exact financial condition OF the
county, and then when that has been
done arrangements should be made to
put our county management upon a
cash system. It is a difficult task to
know Just how to legislate for county
when it's financial liabilities are not
known
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-01-08
Result Of ReckiesSneSS.

There came near being a very tatal
accident in Manning last Friday after,
noon, as it turned out three men were
hurt, the fire engine damaged, and a
a splendid horse ruined. Chief S. L.
krasnotf and Mr.. S. ". Barron
of the fire department. concluded
to give the fire horses exercise:
Mr.. krasnotf mounted the seat and
Mr., Barron the rear step. At the
order of the chief, the engine house
doors were thrown open, and out come
the horses under whip at full speed; a
cow happened in the street and Mr..
Krasnoff in trying to avoid the COW,
miscalculated the turn at the corner
with the result that the ponderous ma
chine in making the sudden turn at the
reckless rate of speed, turned over,
and it was little short of miracle
that Messrs. Krasnoff and Barron were
not crushed to death beneath it. As
Sswas, Krasnoff got his back badly
wrenched, and Barron his face cut.
The engine was damaged: after the
horses were eXtricated from the over
turned engine one of them from fright
and excitement became unmauagable.
Mr.. W. P. Hawkins and Willie Eeroe,
both accustomed to handling horses,
attempted to quiet the animal but
could do nothing with it. Mr.. Hawkins
was severely hurt by the excited ami
mails paving.
1t is to be hoped our over-zealous
fremen will not undertake to come out
of the engine house again at break
neck speed. There is no necessity for
it, in the first place, and then no one
should be allowed to drive the engine
except one wha thoroughly understands
All OF US regret the the accl-
dent that befell Messrs. Krasnof and
Barron, but they had no right TO jeop-
ardize their own lives and that of other
citizens by such reckless driving.
We understand that Chief krasnoff
offered to pay for the damage done TO
the engine, but we hope he will not be
allowed to do so, as his public spirit
would be little appreciated by our citl-
zens if they permitted him to pay Tor
this accident.