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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
The Count Too Touching.

In the long corridor of au uptown no
tel they tell OF certain foreigner who
until recently held court there OF even
ings. At last he disappeared, and then
each Of the men who had nightly been
entertained by his now OF anecdote
and his abundance of witty stories con
fessed that he had lent the count
various sums, ranging from 500 up,
The total seemed so formida bic that a
movement was set on foot to bring the
defaulter back. his wherea bouts hay
ing been ascertained. But funds were
needed for the purpose. One of the
big men Of Wall street who was a
creditor on the counts books to the e1-
tent OF $500 was approached for sub
scription
Not on your lifer' said he. Il don't
want him back. He'll borrow more
money from me if he gets in town. But
III subscribe SOS toward fund to
send him back to France If he'll agree
to sail from Boston. '-New.Yo rk Globe
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Stereotypjrq.

1t is claimed that stereotyping was
known in 1711. 1t was practiced by
William Ged OF Edinburgh about 1880.
Some of Ged's plates are to be seen at
the Royal institution, London. A MI
James attempted to Introduce Ged $
process in London in 1875, but failed
Stereotype printing was used in Hol-
land during the last century, and a
quarto Bible and a Dutch folio Bible
were printed there. 1t was revived in
London by Wilson in 1904. Since 1850
the dura bility Of stereotypes has been
greatly Increased by electrotyplng them
with copper or silver.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
The Cure.

Professor W T. Grange, author Of
the History of Primitive Love" al
luded in the course Of a lecture in Bos-
ton to the modern cynical view Of love
that prevails Il remember once hear
ing a bricklayer and a plumber discuss
love. 1 hold said the bricklayer, that
If you are terribly in love the way to
cure yourself is to run away The
plumber shook his head and sneered
That will cure you he said provided
you run away with the girl"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
A LESSON IN GERMAN.
Follow It Closely and You Will See
How Really Simple II Is.

How Really Simple II Is.
Among the Hotteutots CHottentoten
IN German the kangaroos (Beutelrattel
are found in great numbers Many of
them wander over the country free
and unmolested; others. less fortunate
are taken by hunters and put into
cages (kotter) provided with covers
tLattengitter) to keep out the rain
These cages are called in German Lat
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES aud the kanga-
roo after his Imprisonment takes the
name of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS tterbeu-
telratte. One day an assassin (Atten-
tater was arrested who had killed a
Hottentot woman, Hottentotmutter.
the mother of two stupid and stutter-
ing children In Straettertrottel This
woman in the German language Is en-
titled Observation-Disclosures
ter, and her assassin fakes the name
raettermu ttertaeter. The
murderer was confined in a kangaroo $
cage observation-disclosures
'kotter-when a few days later he es-
capped, but fortunately he was recap
tured by a Hottentot, who presented
himself at the mayors Office with
beamlng face
Il have captured the Attentaeter, :"
said he
which one?" replied the mayor
I'VE have several"
THE Attentaeterla ttengitterwetter-
kotterbeutelratte.
(which Attentaeter are you talking
aboutF
About the Observation-Disclosures
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Then why don't you say at once the
MISREPRESENTATION e ntaerlat-
tengitterwetterkotte
The Hottentot fed in dismay.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

When William H. Scott was man
aging clerk in the early sixties for the
firm Of Cleveland 4 Titus, a client
came in and wanted an opinion right
away. No member of the firm was in.
Accordingly, Mr. Scott, with some hest
tation, wrote the opinion. When his
principal, Mr.. Cleveland, came in, he
explained the circumstances and show
ed him the opinion. Mr.. Cleveland
looked at him with a smile and then
read it with care. "Humph." said he;
pretty poor opinion, but 1t will do TO
charge New York Times
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
THE AWKWARD MRS"
Single as Well as Married Womer
Once Carried This Title.

Single as Well as Married Women
Once Carried This Title.
A curouSly awkward word If 1t be
a word, is Mrs" 1t is not spelled as
it Is pronounced-n one but a Welsh
man or a Pole would be equal to pro
nouncing it as it is spelled-and its pro
nunciation is clumsy contraction of
the good Old English designation mis-
treSS.'
In the days of old, when leisure had
not become, as it is now, almost for
gotten luxury and people were less
anxious to clip their speech, the fun
pronunciation was often used, and
mistress" was not altogether elbowed
out of existence by the vulgar 'missis.'
But nowadays mistress" has drop
ped out and consequently the con
tracted pronunciation of Mrs" has
prevailed and holds the field
Another point worth noting in the
history of the designation is that about
$50 years ago and earlier Mrs was
applied quite impartially to unmarried
as well as married ladies. Even chill
dren We're sometimes styled Mrs"
The burial of an infant daughter of
John Milton, who died at the age OF
five months, is recorded in the parish
register of St. Margaret, Westminster
and her name is entered as Mrs Kath-
crime Milton" followed by a small &C, -
To indicate that child is meant But
this may be regarded as an exceptional
use OF the title-St. James Gazette
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
No Plot,

The actor, rounded up In Russia
with a bunch of others retained his
composure while his companions in
misfortune were giving way 10 despair.
Il can prove my innocence Of com
plicity In ATTY conspiracy TO the com
plete satisfaction of the authorities, "
he said
How can you do that" one OF his
companions asked You will always
; be suspected of being connected with
Il plot"
He smiled confidently.
Not when l tell them that for years
have been playing in musical come
dies r. Baltimore American.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
state of Ohio, city of Toledo, Lucas

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas
County, SIS.
Frank j, Cheney makes oat that
he is senior partner of the firm of f..
j. Cheney & Co, doing business in
the city of Toledo, county and state
aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
lars for each and every case OF ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure. Frank j.
Cheney.
Sworn to before me and subscrib-
ed in my presence, this 9Th day of
december, A. ID. 1886.
(Seal) A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY e CO., Toledo, O..
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for con
stipation. X
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
A Czuxtic Reply.

A gentleman once said to q barrister,
That WAS a very good sermon of your
fathers today" To which he replied
Yes. He must have cribbed it from
some one" But the father overheard
this remark and reminded him that the
Bible says, The OK knoweth his owner
caustic reply silenced the barrister.-
London Telegraph
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Short and Out.

Where is Mr.. Middleman:" asked
the caller at the brokers office.
Il think he's out on a little matter
Of wheat" replied the bright clerk.
"Out long?"
Certainly not If he had been long,
he would have been in It's because
he was short that he's out.'-Phlladel-
phia Press.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Ready For Business.

A tragedian playing Richard III. in
II small town was waited ON after the
show by an honest farmer, who said
that III the genVm who wanted Il
horse was snn OF the same mind he
would ike 10 do business with him
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Chemical.

la PreStbury churchysrd, near Mac
clesfeld, England. may be found the
following epitsph on chemist;
Whites dead-we're fun OF woe
Wen never see him more.
He thought to drink OF HsO.
Twas H2SOs
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Self Reliance.

; II Is easy in this world to live after
the world opinion. 1t is easy in soil
ttude 10 live after our own, but the
igreat man IS he who in the midst Of
lthe crowds keeps with perfect sweet
mess the Independence Of solitude
Emerson
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
The Rapid Rise of Give.

The evidences of Gives genius, said
Lord CurZon, We're incontestable In
nine years he had risen from being a
poor and unknown clerk to be one of
the most famous captains of his own
or any other age
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
His Early StrueeIes.

Tell me about your early struggles,
grandpa
"Oh, | never had no early struggles.
Johnny. ! allus took things jest as
they come" - Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Golhnq Sarcasm.

"Caddy, how many strokes is that
for tnis hole?' asked the golfer with
the plaid cap.
II can't say, sir"
Cant sayT
mo, sir; ! can only count up TO
twelve, ir"-Pick Me-Up.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

Dr. Taylor, veterinary surgeon, has
Just returned from Chicago, where
he took a post graduate course in
veterinary surgery and received
diploma. DR. Taylor is now located
at the Patton-Kennedy livery stable,
and is prepared TO answer all calls
for his services. d22wl3
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
A Xicioua Die.

Patty-I always think OF all the un-
Kind things | have said during the day
before | fail asleep at night. Patricia
Dear me. DO you stay awake as
long as thstf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

Many a fellow has his nose TO the
grindstone without sharpening his
its.-Pk1ISdelphis Record,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
Rsasonab bly, Sure.

She-Lois writes for the magazines.
He-She'll get 'em if she sends the
price-Judge.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

Boys and girls under fifteen years
25c Monday night at the Sims LII
brary, account S. w. u. Glee Club.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

He scoids best that can hurt the
teAsx--Dsuish Proyerb
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

For Justice Peace Precinct No. L.
NJ. n. FINCH.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
For County Treasurer
WILL DAVIS
JOHN JOHNSTON, JR.

For Constable Precinct No. Il
j. j. McCALPlN
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
DECIDES AGAINST DICE
THROWING IN SALOONS

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. SIT was
mistaken regarding the law said
Hon. c. T. Coffman, judge of Pulas-
XII, county, Monday, while consider
ing applications for license to sell
Intoxicating liquors il this county.
He had reference to the statute
forbidding the playing of any game
with cards, dice or other things used
in playing games Of chance, Tor fun
or for gain.
Judge Coffnan stated that saloon
keeper had approached him some
time ago regarding the playing OF
cards for amusement, in saloon, and
that he had told him there was no
law against this.
Later, however, I learned my mis-
take said he, land went to this man
and explained the matter | ann not
inclined to refuse a license where
men have understood, as | did, that
there was no law against that par
ticular matter But now | desire tc
read this section of the statute, SO
that there may in the future be nc
chance of a Misunderstanding OF the
case | shall grant licenses with that
provision addsd, that MO card play
ing or dice rolling or music be allow
ed
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
COMP TROLLER'S
new YEARS WORD
THE WORST OF THE MONEY
PANIC is OVER.
MORE BANKS MAY FAIL
Who Ever Was to Blame Makes No
Difference Now-All in the Same
Boat And Must Endure the Hard
Ships.

Washington, Dec. 3IyComptroller
Ridgely has prepared his New Years
Message for the. American people in
which he states:
'The worst OF the panic is 4 thing
OF the past but there will be hong
period OF retadiustment and necuper-
alton before values OF all kinds will
have been arranged. The future will
be a period of retrenchment and
liquidation. After we have paid our
debts and reduced expenses, the great
resources tof the country will revive
business. Let us hope for more sound
and eafdu Sng basis than before. The
panic wh.~h has just passed does not
moan tha5 we should look to the the
future with foreboding of fear There
Is one thing that is certain and that
IS, who ever was to blame we are all
now III the same boat and must en-
durc the hardt5hips imposed upon us
together alter the results of depres-
sion. A few more industrial and
commercial failures is sure to follow
IN the wake of the panic and II is not
altogether Improbable that a few
bapbls will be forced to the wall
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
SALOONS PASS OUT
OF BIRMINGHAM
Liquor Sells at Half Price on Last
Day Bars Can Operate Legally
Police on Watch

Birmingham Ala, Dec. 81. = The
last day iof the existence OF saloons in
Birmingham and Jefferson county,
the largest county in the state, wit
messed a healthy disposition OF rem
rants of big stocks of liquor.
1t is estimated that there are more
than $50 establishments affected AT
many places oday. brandie5 and cham
pagnes were sold at half price and
even cheaper,
For fear that there might be come
disturbances the police were on watch
around the principal saloons to see
that nothing rash happened Many
vans of liquor have been delivered TO
private residences and the remnants
on hand with the dealers are small
The larger number Of the best 10
cations in the heart Of tine city have
been rented out already by the rental
agencies, but many places which now
bring SIoo to SIPS per month. cannot
be uented out for half that amount
In all municipalities where saloons
have existed in this county arrange
ments have been made by increasing
privilege taxes to make up for the dc
hciency caused by the loss OF the sa-
looms
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
GOAL MINERS
GO ON STRIKE
ONE DISTRICT GOES OUT THIS
MORNING.
ARMED GUARDS At MINES
Miners Receive Financial Aid From
National Organization-Mine Own
ers Prepare to Meet the Energen-
; cy-No Trouble Feared.

Jacksonville, Ky, Dec. GA call
for a strike of all union coal miners
has been called TO take effect IN this
district this morning. No mines will
be in operation with union men en-
ployed after jam I until the differ
ences between the mine owners and
the miners has been adjusted.
This district comprises the counties
OF Hopkins, Union, Christian and
Webster
Preparations for the struggle have
been completed and large sums OF
money have BEEN received by the 10
Gals from the national headquarters
Of the union.
The coal companies have also
been making preparations and have
been employing a force OF guards to
protect their property. As yer no
demonstrations have been noticeable
and it is more than likely that the
mine owners will come to- the terms
of the miners and avoid any clash be
tween the two factions.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
MUCH INFORMATION IN
MRS. HULL'S DESK

New York, December 3I.-On in
formation given by Mrs. Hull ahe
New York police have asked to- aid
the New Jersey police in the case
of the young womaIn, said to be Mrs
Agnes Young whose body was found
in pond at Harrison on December
10
To-day New York detectives went
to the home of Mrs. Hull and seized
a desk which was said was given to
her by Mrs. Young. This desk is
said to contain many letters received
by Mrs Young from admirers.
Letters from Mrs. Hull to Mrs.
Young referring TO the attentions
paid Mrs. Yong by a certain man.
and a will made by Mrs Young are
said TO be among the papers il. the
desk
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
FACTIONS NOW LINE
Up FOR BATTLE

Hot Springs, Ark, Dec. 3I-The
bitter political fight which enshed
here when Gus Buchanan and Bib
Williams locked horns in a struggle
for the office for sheriff, the echoes
OF which are still lingering in the su-
preme court, will IN all probability
be repeated at the next election, with
one of the contestants in the mem
orable struggle a pprolninent factor
again.
Thomas Craighead o. this city, has
announced his intention OF running
on the democratic ticket, providing he
can be nominated for the office OF
sheriff, and Buchanan has again stat
ed that he will be candidate, if not
on the democratic ticket then on IN
independent ticket
These two announcements have re-
vived the political factors of Garland
county and a few weeks will see both
sides again in the field
Buchanan may yet be declared the
sheriff of the county His suit, is still
pending in the supreme court agains,
Williams, but even though ne is sue
cessful he will again enter the list and
lead in the fight for the office
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
FATALLY INJURIES MAN
AFTER BREAKING GUN

Woodbury., Tenn, Dec. 3I.-Lord
Logan, 20 years old, IS hourly expect
ed to die as result OF a fight be
tween himself and Hiram Todd, 10
years old. The fight took place at Lee
oni, s miles east Of here
Logan, it appears. was threatening
TO shoot Todd II the latter went home
Logan Is said TO have been drunk As
Logan drew a shotgun on Todd, the
latter grabbed the barrel and twisted
it so the gun bsicaslle tiAbritched set
ting the barrel down. he again start
ed for home and Logan rushed on
him again. this time with knife.
Todd seized the gun barrel and hit
Logan over the head crushing his
skull
l. w. Smith, at whose store the
fight occurred, had locked UP the
store and gone home. DR.. Wayne
McCrary. Of this place. was summon
ed, but entertaihs little hope OF Lo-
gan recovery.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05

seek forgiveness. A quarrel between
Mrs. Bryant and McCorca arose. john
Bryant, the fathef-in-law. first threat
ened McCord with shotgun, but put
down when his wife insisted Homer
Bryant picked up the gun and fired.
killing McCord Instantly. When he
realized what mad occurred John Bry-
ant dropped dead. !.
Sheriff Brady landed young Bryant
in jail at Conway Monday night. He
and his deputies also arrested d. 3
Bryan; and Ben Bryant. brothers OF
OF Homer, as accessories.
The preliminary hearing was called
Monday before Justice r K Wilker
son, OF Palarqn township, but was
continued until Wednesday as the
sheriff and deputies expect further d.
velopments.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
NEW INDUSTRIES
IN MISSISSIPPI

The ALLOWING new industries have
been organized in the State during
the past few days and will shortly
present their charters to the Governor
for approval
Magruder & Company, Hattresburg
Perry County. capitalized at $4,000;
r a. Magruder. II. L. Eckles and 9th
ers.
Union Bakery, Vicksburg, Warren
county, capitalized at $1,000; c. ]
Edwards, w r. Edwards and others
Peoples Long Distance Telegraph
and Telephone Company, Meridian
LaudIsrdale county, capitalized at
$4,000; r. w. Virgins, J. L. Peavy
and others.
Tylertown Lumber Manufacturing
company, Tylcrtown, Pike tou.pty
capitalized at $4,000
A II. George, Ca, Meridian, Lau-
derdale, county, capitalized at $780,
900; y H. George, V l.. Crawford
and others
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
MRS. Won BENEW1TZ
ORDERED RELEASED

Birmingham, Ala, Dec 5I.-Mrs-.
Carrie Won Bernewitz, wanted in
Troy. Miami county. Ohio, on a
charge OF bigamy has been ordered
released by Judge Lane Of the cir
cult court.
Ohio authorities were hare with ex-
tradition papers, but four witnesses
testified that at the time she is alleg-
ed TO have been married the second
time il Troy she was in Brook side,
Ala.
Her case has attracted much atten-
ton because OF the strenuous efforts
of her attorneys In resisting extra
dition. The habeas corpus petition
has been heard III two courts, and
TWO attorneys in connection with thu
case have been put In jail for con
tempt Of court
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
UNWRITTEN LAW
FOR DEFENSE
OF THE KEY BROTHERS, OF
MERIDIAN
BUSY SESSION or COURT
Dying Statement Of Davis Claims He
was Forced TO Marry Against His
Police Force in Harmony

Meridian, Miss. Dec. 3I-The Jan
wry term Of the Laudcrdale county
circuit court will be couHIned by
Judcs Robert + Cochran for tl'e
criminal term next Monday. The
term promises to be full of interest
from the tirst day. An unusual amount
OF work appears on the docket, busi-
ne=s that has occurred since the last
criminal term, when the jail was re
ported free of vioIators Of the law, a
condition never before existing in this
county or in any county in this sec
ton Of the state
The most important case to be tried
is that OF he Key brohcrs, Webb and
Frank, who shot J. w. Davis to
death on the streets OF Meridian on
the evening of October IS, while the
streets were crowded with people.
The defense OF the Key brothers,
who reside in KtrnPer county, at their
preliminary hearing and at habeas
corpus hearing following, was that
Davis attempted to draw gun and
shoot them. Davis claimed n dying
statcmeut that ne had been forced
to marry sister Of the Key boys aud
that he was shot becaus, he had not
been fast enough in getting out OF
the state following a demand to do
so after ne refusd to liv with his
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
CLASSES NEW BOOK
AS OBSCENE. LITERATURE

New York. Dsc. 3I.-Antfony
0anstock. the veteran, reformer has
induced Urited States Prosecuting
-At.o-rey TO inquire into legality oil
Essanor Gwynn's novel of three weeks
ago being admitted TO the mails un-
'er se@sat> of obscene. natter. Com
=aarss says the author shoaIi ger
SIX weeks jail seastsnce. Book dsais
With birth OF leir to European tsrone
ard tire corrtry no. mentioned whose
father was rot the ksrz.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
BEGINS ARGUMENT
FOR DEFENSE IN THE CELE-
DRAFTED CALEB POWERS
TRIAL YESTERDAY

Georgetown, KY, Dec. Gin the
Caleb Powers trial Judge J. c. Sims,
of Bowling Green, chief counsel for
Powers, began his address when court
opened today speaking for three hours
DRY that Youtsey was a crank, Inn
bued with the excitement of the
times, that he fired the shot that
killed Goebe1 on his on his own re
sponsibility, and that no conspiracy
had been concocted by Powers or
anyone else.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
DESPERATE DUEL IN
ROAD, BOTH KILLED

Hartselle, Ala, Dec. 3I.-Meager
details reached here of the double
tragedy at Bluff City, on the Tenne 5
see river, Sunday in which RUDE
Wasster and Sam Mcclure shot and
'5illed each other. The two met and
PISSED hot words, when the firing be-
an 1t appears that the men had
,een good friends, but one OF them
objected to attentions which the ot1-
er was paying to his sister.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-05
Henrietta Crossman Broke

New York, Dec 81. petition N
voluntary bankruptcy he been filed
by Henrietta CrassfEay he actress,
and her husband. Ma .rice Campbell.
in the Urited States distrie. court.
Financial difficulties arising sroaa the
recent producfiatf of The Christian
Pilgrim" in wllicsa Miss Crosstnan
played the leading part. arc given Is
the cause OF the failure Of Mr. Camp
bell and his -wife-