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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27
Not H~sslf.

Farmer Ito medical man)-If you get
out my way any time. doctor. I wish
you'd stop and see my wife. think
she amt feelin' we'll Doctor-What
makes you think so? Farmer Well,
this mornin after she had MIXED the
cows. an fed the pigs, an got break
fast for the men, an washed the
dishes. an built fire under the cop
per in the wash 'ouse an done a few
odd jobs about the house. she COM
planned O. feelin' tired-like. l fancy
she needs a dose o medicine London
Scraps
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

would gain undue influence by cam
paign contributions. Compulsory vo-
ting, such as is enforced in Belgium,
would be far greater factor in pol
itical decency than publicity OF gifts
to the national committees can ever
be.-Kansas City Star.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

An editor is reported to have gone
10 heaven. Knowing the breed AS we
do this report, even though uncon-
firmed, makes us lose all faith in
the fitness of things" After enjoy
ing heavenly" time on earth how
can an editor expect TO be passed"
Such a foolish forecast is the limit
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

Remember this: The basis of rep
resentation at the state convention is
fixed according to the number of
votes cast for governor in the general
election, For Ellis county to hold her
strength in the conventions of the
democratic party it is absolutely nee
and vote next Tuesday
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

After reading the various accounts
of "hold-ups," money stolen and
money lost" during the jam at
the State Fair the ordinary individ-
ual is forced to hold up his hands
and wonder where sail Sthe money
comes from S re
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

When the flying machine and
other like contrivances are perfected
ii will be in order for inventors to
perfect man. In this age Of develop
ment and scientific exploitation he
is being permitted to run down at
the heel
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

Now that Colonel Bryan has been
duly kissed by number of enthusi-
astic members of the Women's DEM
ocra<ft Club of New York all doubt
as to the result of the election
should be removed. When a woman
kisses there is generally hell to
nav
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27
Money to Loan.

On farms. Vendors lein notes
taken up and extended with option
Of paying part each year. Also farm
and city property for sale II
O. r. CHAPMAN e co.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27
Charity

Clara At Jennie's wedding last
week. owing to u misunderstanding,
she had to wait at the church thirty
minutes for the bridegroom. Maud
Oh, well, thirty minutes isn't any
thing to woman who has waited
thirty years.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27
Anxious.

Professor Stone 10 the geoiogist
thousand years or SO are not counted
as any time at all Man In the Au
dience-Grcat Scott! And to think l
made temporary loan OF f2 to a
man who holds such viewsNIsondon
Telegraph
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

The Enterprise Publishing Company is
in no wise responsible for debts that may
be contracted by employees, nor will we
assume payment of such debts under
any circumstances Every employe OF
this office is paid promptly for work
done. This is to protect ourselves and
the selling pubIic-ENTERPRISE PUB
LISTING. COMPANY, Per 6, w Nc
Knight, Manager.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27
Poker and BRIDGE.

Knicker-I was sitting up with a
very sick friend last night, | tell you.
Mrs. Knicker-Yes. ! sat mp with bis
sick wife oil this afternoon. -Harper's
HaIar.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

Any erroneous reflection upon the
character. standing or reputation OF any
person, firm or corporation that may APP
will be gladly corrected upon It being
brought to the attention OF the manage
ment.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27
Progress Reported.

!, Ibid yoli ha." any luck fishlng?"
YES" .n
How many did yoti catch?"
II didn't catch any. But / thought
up some mighty good, stories to tel
the folks ~ home Washington Star
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

Right, just like the good roads
question, will prevail when it is prop
erly pushed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

Getting something for nothing
seems to be the ruling passion
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27
Night. Riders

At Main Street Rink :. Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday nights.
Come out and see the fun. 1T
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

The dog nuisance is one that most
any fair minded being is ready to
denounce.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

Obituaries. resolutions OF respect,cards
OF thanks-all matter not NEWS-will be
charged for at the rate OF cents per line
Poetry at double price.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

Rock and gravel properly used
Will lift Waxahachie out of the mud
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-27

W. A, OWNB9 City Editor
Residence Phone, Bell No 2s9.l
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Entered At the Waxahachie Postoffice as
Mail Matter OF the Second Glass. /: !:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20
.A28AG5S=aaggg.5 .
5]lI.zi.BlSll5s1
WORSE THAN WASTED.
The Money Which Great Britain
Spends for Liquor.

There are not quite 100000 per-
sons iu the United Kingdom but they
annually spend for spIrituous liquors
SUM equal TO one and half times
The national revenue. or t0 an the
ranls of al the homes and farms in
The country The public house the
English name for the saloon. with IT'S
hamail. .s as much q national insu-
tuition as the houses OF parliament
There is one public house 20 every
Boo Inhabitants in England and
Wales Boz scotland one to every 566
persons. in Ireland. one to every 2iL
Whereas in the days of our foreia-
theirs. The worst drinking was among
the nobility and gentry to-day, says
the writer in the Craftsman the poor
and working classes are by far The
most incorporate. The fact that drink
ing is habiual among the women OF
this grade as well as the men is the
most serious feature. Tor when women
do go to thc dogs the very uttcrmost
depths ol DEGRADATION are usually
reached before the end comes.
At meal time, throughout the United
Kingdom. a procession Of women with
pitchers buckets or cans may be seen
going 90 some one of the many public
houses. never more than stones
throw from their homes. and often not
so far AS a rule. the omnibus, the
fav0r.te British mode of local trans
poriatIon. has stopping places I'm
front of public houses. From an out
side seat on the bus top, especially In
London and other cities. a FUN view
may be had OF the interior Of the pub
Hc house. crowded always. and on
Saturday night iammed to- the point
of sudocation Ola women young
women. girls are there; mothers with
infants in arms and not uncommonly
with other children Juggling at their
skIris-litue ones whose frotful cries
are stiliei by sips from mothers glass
of sin
Working men drink Just as muck
as the working women A manniac.
/ turer am employer of hundreds of men,
was asked ~ English manufacturers
ever made amy restrictions about drink.
/ ing when taking on new men, lIIs
/ reply was. SO. for &c would be im
/ possible to carry on business if such
conditions were imposed" Tie was
almost incredulous when told Of The
/ strict regulations in regard to drink
ins that obtained in some of Americas
| largest business establishments
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20
SILK THREAD IN NEST.
Briqht Material Made Trouble for
Home-Building Robins.

1T is astonishing" says "a bird
lover. where and how birds manage
10 find or steal the variety of ma'cri-
ais they use I'm building their nests.
Two robins are now building in q
tree close 10 my window. and besides
twigs. blades of dried grass horse
hairs. and other thines chat might Dee
expected. one Of them brought o. ske'n
OF blue silk thread % had been stolen
from somewhere. and was evidently
regarded by both the robins as O. very
valuable acquisition. f0r after bring
ing II 20 the nest there was q long.
animated discussion as fo what ought
10 be done with it Do would NOT fD
10 use it on the outside for its color
was so bright that it would attract at-
iention 10 the nest $50 after world oi
talk about it. the silk was finally lls-
posed Of by twining it round and
round on the inside. There if ho.
came the cause OF further trouble ior
the male bird. leaving ihe nest found
II tangled with bis claws and pulled DO
nearly all out. being round'y scolded
by the lady bird for his care'essnesa.
II took hours 90 put 70 ail back again
and prevent a recurrence of a similar
accident. but THINGS were finally ai-
,usted 10 the satisfaction of both
birds. and though ] could ncf sae +
think they covered un rh with
bits Of paper, for saw FRYING
fragments Of Newspaper appeIs
and apparently very D ~ slowing
them away inside"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20
WEIRD STORY T0LD
Of REINGARNATI0N
SOUL OF BRITISH OFFICER
KILLED m BURMAH RENTERS
BODY OF NATIVE CHILD.
TELLS ALL ABOUT SLAYING
Another Boy a Major Drowned While
Bosting-An Circumstances OF
Disaster Related with Minute
Fidelity 70 Facts.

Rang0On Within the last le"
weeks a most extraordinary case of
alleged reincarnation-ciaimed 90 be
the soul of a British oficer-has made
los appearance In Burmah DO is the
second of its Kind in recent years. and
has accordingly attracted widespread
attention
Reincarnation rs a fundamental doc
trine of Buddhism. and reincana'
tion of "a human identity i'm human
form. though changed in outward as.
noct is called n NINA AS O. rule.
the "mInza" is q very ordinary looking
child. in no way different from his
childish companions.
a few years back A. vs. Tucker dis
trict superintendent of police in Pega,
was killed by "a gang of dacoits. whom
he had rashly attacked at close quar-
ters. after dischargine his revolver and
without waiting 10 reload it Ills call
to his orderly to fetch ammunition
gave me clew to the dacoits and they
killed him.
Just about the time this tragedy
was being enacted in one part of the
district. q humble Burmese woman
gave birth 90 q baby boy. who in Time
before the days of his babyhood were
well over. claimed TO Dee no less
parsonage than the murdered police
officer
So circumHaudal were his accounts
of tho encounter with the dacoits as 20
anuear the narrative of an eyewitness
and when questioned on various other
points On connection with the life OF
the deceased officer be is asserted 90
F have answered with such exacutude
/ nat the Burmese people who hocked
t0 hear him discourse were convinced
of the truth of bis assertions Peculi
arides of action and speech We're faith
fully reproduced. and generally quite
sensation was created
Within the last few weeks a still
more interesting case of NINA has
made ts appearance. and we quote
the account of q Rangoon Times cor
respondent from Meikulia:
There is a little bluo-eycd. light
haired boy here, between three am,
four years old, the son Of hard work
ing and matter of fact Burmese pa
rents belonging 10 the laboring classes
who until quite recently prattled lik'
amy other child of That age. The oihe
day. however. he astonishod hi
mother by erayely claiming that h
was the late Mai. d. j. Welsh borde
reliment. come 10 life again. an'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20
MANY Arc called. but Few Oct ".

Many Are Called. but Few Get Up.
The old Yale graduate sat up I'm bed
and rubbed bis eyes. Il was not bis
own room at home. Then be remem-
bered: he was back in New Haven,
and he had been out the night before
with some OF the boys who were going
TO be graduated soon.
Had be left call at the hotel officer
He had. and remembered it distinctly.
Seven o'clock was the hour.
He looked at his watch. 1t was lO.3l.
His face began TO swell, and he for
got that his head was aching. He
called the hotel people a few names.
As he buttoned his collar be told the
mirror what he was going TO do 70 that
clerk Just as soon as he could get
down stairs. BY the time he was
dressed his rage and righteous indig-
nation were too great for words. He
felt Ike killing some one.
As be threw open the door a slip OF
paper Auttered 10 the floor II read
Room S. Called at o'clock by no.
-" Then he read printed line at
the bottom Of the notice: MANY are
called. but few get up
He paid his bill meekly and went bis
way.-New York Tribune.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20

Rev dr. paget. the bishop of OK
ford has just made a great sensation
n England by his singing rebuke Of
the habit of drinking toasts at ban.
quots with wine. and calls upon the
clergy and laity TO cure the bad hab.
lt Ue suggests that toasts of church
and king, of bishop and clergy. Of the
ol0eIcal school or missionary college.
or amy such institution. jar on him
when used On connection with drink
ing at all The bishops views and
fearless expression of them have
pleased the temperance people of
Great Britain very much, and should
receive the Endorsement of the good
people of every land and CLINE. The
bishop is right i'm his belief that wa
ter is q good enough element with
which 90 drink toast 90 amy man or
cause
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20

The twenty fourth report OF the
Scottish Temperance Life Insurance
company recently issued. shows that
good progress has been made during
the year. 160f life proposals for
ci6i75f were accepted, yielding in
now premiums el7G76. The mortal
iy experience continues 10 Dee favor
able the claims boy death. though heav-
ier than last year. being stlll much
under expectation Comparing the
temperance section with the general
section % table of mortality expert
ence for 20 years 0SS3-1902) shows
that of 93G expected claims in the TEN
pounce section there were f2O deaths,
being only a. per cent, while OF 3l9 in
tho general section. there were 225,
0r ID per cent
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20

beside him and pricking him with his
sharp nails when he didn't move fast
enough. To poor Toto that bridge
seemed like a mere thread, and the
distance he had TO 80 more than 100
miles.
When his feat was accomplished
the giant announced:
Now We shall pay the old magician
visit He'll cut of your head and put
another one on"
Prince Toto pleaded and cried and
promised, but all in vain.
When they reached the cave Of the
magician. the old man came out in re
sponse to the genie's call.
Yes, indeed" said he. Il have lots
of boys heads left; and this little boy
is so naughty that he surely needs an
other one. ! only give the very. very
bad boys new heads. you know"
Down on his knees Toto begged 10
Do allowed TO keep his own head.
promising that never more would he
ln naughty.
At last the magician listened TO his
onireaties and let him go.
The genie led Toto back 10 his faith
or's castle. As they approached 1t he
whispered into the princes ear:
Now, remember II you should be
come bad again | shall call for you
and take you 10 have your head cut
or"
But Toto kept all his promises. and
every one wondered at the delightful
change which had taken place in the
prince who was once 50 wicked.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20
Nt)22
TOTO. THE WICKED PRINCE.
How He Was Finally Cured Of His
Naughty Ways.

Prince Toto was probably the
naughtiest little prince there ever was.
lie kicked and scratched and bit most
every one who came near, and became
a terror to his nurse and others who
waited upon him.
OF course, he was given nearly
everything he wished. When he could
Mt have what he desired, he became
unusually vicious and dIsagreeable.
During bad weather he was at his
very worst. Then he would go up 10
the roof OF the castle, where was al
ways stationed a royal astronomer,
and command that official 10 have
good weather sent Immediately. When
the dgnifed gentleman would explain
that that was impossible the naughty
prince would pull the astronomer
beard or throw away his cap.
Things came TO such a pass, how
ever that complaints began TO reach
the king himself The king was very
much shocked at these reports OF the
princes misbehayiOr.
He at once issued a proclamation
offering a great reward TO any one
who would rid his son OF such evil
traits.
For n time no one appeared, but at
last there came 70 the king an un-
couth giant. with great long nails,
tusks for teeth and long, pointed ears.
u ann a genie sent by the good
fairy who watches over your king
dom' he explained. in answer to the
look of wonderment upon the kings
face "Have no fear; shall take
good care of your son and return him
to you completely cured
So the king finally permitted the
giant TO take the prince with him.
The prince wasn't the least biz will
ling 10 go. but whether he would or
mo-. he was forced TO seat himself
upon the back Of a great goose, the
giant bestrode another, and in a sec
ond's time they were flying swiftly
through the air. Toto hung on for
dear life, fearful every moment that
be would take a bad tumble.
Don't feel so much like kicking
and biting and scratching now. ehy'
asked the genie.
After a while they landed near a
great lake Strange TO say. across this
lake there stretched a very narrow
plank
Toto was made TO walk across the
lake. the genie walking on the water
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20
THE
SHADOW
OF
DOOM
BY Howard Fielding
~f.r.ra-frsHf

BY Howard Fielding
Copyright
Charles w. Hooko

~ ERRY had been at bis desk since
y Sc'clock. but he had not accom-
III pllshed much. At midnight be
was engaged in drawing circles
on a sheet Of paper lie covered the
sheet and two others, and the absurd
occupation seemed to take an increas-
Ing hold upon his attention. At the
last his eyes were wide open and star
Ing. and the palms Of his hands were
wet with persplratlon. His head hung
forward. and be licked his lips as one
does who IS sick with fear
An observer might have said that
these circles were spells Of the blacklist
magic and that Perry had succeeded In
raising the arch fisnd.
Presently he got upon his feet as II
animated by a sudden resolution, and
assumed a military attitude, with bis
back 10 the chair IN which he had been
sitting. The light from the cluster OF
electric bulbs hanging over the desk
was thrown strongly down upon II by
a reflector, but enough escaped to cast
a giant shadow of Perry upon the wall
The shadow swayed from side to side.
The unfortunate man opened his eyes.
aud perhaps he caught glimpse Of the
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20
Moore's Greatest Poem.

"Lalla Rookh" was read universally
and translated into several European
languages. The poem has no lofty MI
tonic flights. no hall OF Eblis reaching
the height Of the sublime. but IT, is cal
culated TO suit the taste or every order
Of the mind. Young and old. educated
and uneducated. comprehend fits luKu-
rlous imagery. sweet passages. fasei-
mating descriptions and gorgeous voiup-
tuousness: hence tho uncommon popu-
larity Of the poem. Those who have
hearts for the deeper things Of human.
ity-what enjoyments come not from
arternal color. orient hues and Tyrian
purplei-will prefer the heart which is
shown in many n Moore's other pro.
ductions. Westminster Review
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20

DIT. fessenden had sent word rnat ne
would call about midnight and 10 was
only a few minutes after that hour
when Perry got back 20 his room. The
doctor had been there quite q long
time. having arrived cartier than De-
had anticipated. When Perry entered.
be was pacing the 10or. holding bis
right elbow IN bis left hand.
i've taken the liberty 20 write some
letters" be said. where ln blue blazes
did you get that deskT
MY fancee gave it 10 me" replied
Perry. forgetting for a moment thnt be-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20

have found oui ihai there is 300
use to die of hung trouble a- loHs a~
vou cam get Dr King. New h.,eoN-
crv. say, Mrs. i. F. White, oi Rush
horo pa.. So would NOS be alive to.
dav only for ilat Wonderful medic ne.
10 lo1son- a cough quicker than any
ching else. and cures lung disease even
after the case pronounced hopeless,
Tins most reliable remedy for coughs.
colds. lagrippe asthma. Dronchius ana
and hoar,eues.. is sold under guarante,
at White g. Co.'S. drug store. ''c. and
ISL OO bottles. Trial bottle iree
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20

Rev. +. ~iarbird, of East Raymond,
Maine. SAYS. 81 have used bucklen +
Arinica Salve for several years, on my
old army wound, and other obstinate
sores. and lind il the best healer 100 the
world. use it too with great success
i'm my veterinary business. Price -'c.
al White q Cos. drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20

Iryou want cash for your fum,
lat % fair price no fancy rrce' nut
what iti- worth, and want lo sen
gmcelv. mm iu thcpo-iton io handle
it Am making speciality ol large
estates. hatc customers for amy NUM-
bcrif tle price. arcr.ght, most of them
will nav cash. Cost you nOiun
unie-- SELL List them with
Wm. So. Jackson,
Member of y. V N. R. r. lmmlgra-
ton Association. Manager -ouin-ide
Virginia Branch southern land
lrencv. Famplle. Va.
Phone a.. apl. -o-i.
Mr.. John Eiha. of Ninine la., say,
( have been selling Dewitt, kidney
and bladder pIIl, lor about % year ahd
they give better satisfaction Than amy
pui ever sold. have used th' m
myself with fine results. Sold 10y
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Nc>er can tellwhen you'll mash "a
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,lo000paid by Dr ~hoop for amy re-
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Ichildren is Prey mites -1 cents.
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Don't lei the baby suffer from ecle
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20
FARMvILLE, VA. FRIDAY, MARCH 90 ]9o8.

altar u Mammon. Here! Look az
these circles ! have drawn. See how
the lines are wavy and uncertain, as II
a drunken man had made them. That's
paralysis. general paralysis OF the In
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20

no longer bad "a uaucee.
Isn't Il a beautyT
Its handsome enough,
said the doctor; but,
sainted Jehoshaphat It's
q terror 20 write on.
Why. man, that little
usoldlng on the edge
catches you right on the
crazy bone. and yon
can't get away from it
no matter bow you slt
NV arm is full Of the ST
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-20

rs ltc one YOU pay out fora boy OF
pr ltnr-. New Life Pills. They
bring Won ihe uealih that's more pre-
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a.le. hilou-ne-s. constipation and
malaria. IrNcy di-aUp you ihc
price viu Ie chceriulIy refunded al
White N Co.'s. drug store.