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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-22

City of the Black Land Belt. Mr
Mullane is now thoroughly delight
ed with the city and says he is glad
he came.
From Mr.. Mullane it was learned
that the improvements which have
been in progress in the yards here
for some time are to be continued
indefinitely. The road has already
spent several thousand dollars here
and yet the work is hardly begun.
The gravel distributed around the
passenger station some time ago was
spread out this week and a surface
coating from the gravel pit east OF
town is to be put on some time soon,
Sewer fixtures were installed in the
passenger station last winter but
connection with the city's main has
not yet been made. 1t is understood
| the contract for this work will be
| let within the next few days. To
make this connection it will be nee
| essary to construct line nearly two
| thousand feet long, or to a point IN
East Jefferson street near the nata-
torium Connection will also be
made with the city's water mains
and in addition to this work electric
light wires will be cut into the build
| ing. The wiring inside the building
was completed during its construc
| ton. Sidewalks are to be constructed
and the streets improved across the
| company's right of way. A concrete
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-22
A WRECK CAUSES G|XTY DEATHS
Defective Switch on the Belgian Line
Causes Horrible Catastrophe.

Antwerp. May 22--One of the
worst railroad accidents in Europe in
recent times occurred at Contich. q
station six miles southeast of this
city, on the main line at S O'Clock
yesterday morning. The exact num-
ber of victims had not been deter
mined up to a late hour last night.
owing to the difficulty of removing
the bodies from the debris, but the
latest estimate places the number at
sixty killed and 100 wounded.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-22
PLAYING WITH PISTOL IS FATAL
Boy Places Revolver Barrel in Mouth
and Pulls Trigger.

Wichita Falls, Texas, May "a
While playing with revolver, which
he had found between the mattress
of bed, Ottie, the 5-year-old son of
E. F.. Prince, Fort Worth and Den
yer engineer, placed the barrel of
the weapon to his mouth and pulled
the trigger. The bullet passed
through the boys brain and came
out at the top Of his head, killing
him instantly
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-22
Negro Put on Murder Jury.

lola, Kas.. May ga negro
is on the jury accepted to try Sam
Whitlow for the murder of May
Sapp. Whitlow, a former school
teacher and the head of a family. is
accused of killing the girl during
clandestine meeting She was the
daughter of well-to-do farmer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-22
Reuf Jury Can Not Agree

San Francisco, May 22.-The jury
in the case of Abraham Reuf, charg-
ed with bribery, has disagreed, the
jury standing six for conviction and
six for acquittal.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-22

We are prepared to sharpen and
adjust lawn mowers. Will Moore
Hardware Co. 48
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
TOBACCO TRUST GIVES IN
TO FARM NIGHTRIDERS
Agrees to Buy 1906 and 1907
Kentucky Crops at Prices
Demanded

CINCINNATI. O., March 24.-An end
to the night riding in the Kentucky
white hurley district was brought
about through q formal agreement
reached between the American tobacco
company and the executive committee
of the society of equity in conference
at winchester, KY yesterday. accord
ing to apparently authoritative state
nents made here today by members OF
the American society of equity.
Word is said to have been received
by the executive committee of the So
ciety Of equity Monday afternoon from
the headquarters Of the American to-
bacco company in New York that the
company would buy the 1905 and 1907
crops at is and Is cents pound re-
spectiveIy. The two year crop aggre-
gates about so.ooo,ooo pounds of leaf
now in store According to the report
ed terms Of the agreement the COM
pany will begin taking over the big
purchase immediately.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
ROOSEVELT AS LAST
RESORT, SAYS LODGE
Close Friend of the President
Thinks He Will Run in
Case of Deadlock

PARIS. March 22.-Editor Tardieu.
who recently arrived from asvisit to
Americss has pblished in the Temps an
interview with Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge, one of President Roosevelts
most trusted friends. in which the SEN
ator declared that President Roosevelt
was absolutely sincere in saying that
he did not desire a third term Lodge
said he believed that Taft almost
certainly would be nominated, but IL
after several ballots there was no
choice. then Roosevelt would be put
forward. and who could say what
would happen
Many conservative democrats
would vote for Taft" Lodge stated
Lodge still thinks that Roosevelt
favors measures giving greater powers
to the federal government over the
state governments. and Lodge himself
favors the construction of the cen
trail bank, believes the army is suf-
hcient and favors the presidents idea
of developing Americas naval power
Tardieu quotes this with the re-
mark that Lodges opinion represents
that most dominant among leading
republicans at Washington
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
Anna Gould to Marry
De Sagan Is Report
Discovery of Princes Arrival in
Halifax Illustrates Plans
for Secrecy
SPECIAL. pIspATcH mo- LEE cALL

NEW YORK, Narci, "a morning
paper announces that Nine Anna
Gould soon will marry Prince Helie de
sasan- According TO the story. the
American heir-ss ss fnally and
definitely decided, and all that remains
to be settled is the time and place OF
marriage and the details of the mar
riage settlement.
Nine Could hopes 10 win the con-
sent of her brothers and sister. but
that is matter OF secondary consider
alton. Her. love for the dasiiing
Frenchman who followed her to Amer
lea to continue his ardent wooing now
stands before anything else.
George Gould and other members OF
the family were not TO know that he
was here until Nine. Gould had more
time to sing his praises The discovery
that the Prince de Sagan had slipped
into New York by way of Haiifax and
Montreal necessitated a sudden change
in their plans
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
MILLIONAIRE
OPPOSES LOVE,
BANISH[S SON
c. F. Buckley Jr. Chooses Be-
tween Fiancee, Society
Belle, AMI Parent
Father Would HIVE Him Remain
Bachelor: He Will Wed
Miss Middleton
Young Mans Sisters Ally
Themselves on Side OF
Troubled Sweethearts

Rather than give up Miss Eda Mid
dleton, the girl to whom he is en-
gagged. c. F. Buckley Jr. has accepted
banishment and complete estrange-
ment from his father, DR.. Charles
Fitzgerald Buckley. a millionaire and
one OF fhe props of San Frsncisco's
social world.
DR.. Buckley holds nothing against
Miss Middleton except that she is the
girl whom his son is going to marry,
and as far as the young people can
learn his sole reason for objecting to
the marriage is due TO general prin-
ciple against hymeneal contracts. as
far as the members of his family are
concerned.
have been favorites in the younger
social set. Miss Middleton is the
daughter OF John Middleton and made
her debut three years ago. Since that
time she has been recognized as one
OF the city's bellies.
Three months ago Buckley. despite
his knowledge OF the parental principle
regarding marriage informed his
father that he intended TO announce his
engagement 10 Miss Middleton Buck
manner which left no doubt as to his
belief in his principle He stormed
ana he advised and al the end the son
repeated his former assertion.
The engagement was announced. and
since that time father and son have
not spoken TO each other The young
man however. seemed to be possessed
OF some Of his parents viii and while
Buckley Sr. passed him by In stony
silence he proceeded with the wedding
arrangements. The marriage will be
solemnized next Tuesday at the home
OF Miss Middleton at 1873 Green street,
but owing to the recent death of her
mother the wedding will be quiet
one. Mrs. Arthur B. Watson viii be
rnatron of honor and Miss Anna Foster
of san Rafael the maid of honor.
Notwithstanding my fathers posi-
tion." said Buckley quietly, the mar
riage will take place
Il am sorry Or. Buckley disap-
proves. said Miss Middleton. but we
have decided TO get married in spite
of his objections
Miss Grace and Miss Violet Buckley.
who live with their father at the Fair
mont, have allied themselves with
Cupid and hymeneai happiness against
their father.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
QUARREL WITH HUSBAND
DROVE WOMAN TO DEATH
Letter Read by Coroner Reveals
Cause of Mrs. Edith
Roberts Suicide

SANTA Cruz, March 24-Coroner
Rodgers held an inquest this afternoon
over The body of Mrs Edith Roberts.
the 8. attle woman who died last night
after taking chloride OF mercury and
carbolic acid
E J. Lang OF San Francisco. agent
for a tourist company and friend of the
husband, who is employed by the same
company, objected TO having Roberts
letter read TO the jury It was read by
the coroner. who told the jury that the
letter clearly showed lack OF harmony
and domestic infelicity, which undoubt-
ediy was the cause OF the woman's ac-
ton The Jury consequently brought in
a verdict os suicide from mercury and
carbolic acid taken while worrying over
domestic troubles"
The two bebies Mrs. Roberts seft are
being cared for by Mr. and Mrs Rice
until the arrival OF the father. who IS
expected from Seattle Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
Appellate Court, Fearing Graft
er's Wealth Would Aid Es-
cape, Denies Habeas Corpus
Bail Demanded on Reindict-
meits Only Is Reduced,
Cutting Total to SS35,000
More Certain the Conviction the
Greater the Temptation to
Flee, Justices Reason

The greater the probability of con-
victioB- the greater the fnducemeDt 10
a defendant 10 become fugitive from
Justice. The petitioner tRueD shows
naeans. snd now engaged in improv-
sax his holdings in San Francisco-
How much he IS worth does not sp-
pear. bur the greater the amount Of bis
wealth the more readily he could Zee
20 some country where. perhsps, he
could live in comfort on his posses-
siOns.
The oGense Of bribery. of which
the petItiOaer is charged. fs one thai
Sc Justly regarded parSicuIarIS seri-
Gus. IL ia. In fts enccf upon the pub
lfr welfare of the utmost gravity. The
bribery Of legislative officer. eorrupts
the very foundation of government and
Affects every citizen of the common
wealth These are all proper matters
20 be considered In hxIng the bail after
the indictments found
We have therefore made an order in
accordance with fhe views herein ex-
pressed. simultaneously with the filing
Observation-Disclosures from decision OF
appesEsrc cOsrt- denying Abe Ruef-s ap-
psicatlon for release on babeas corpus
proceedings
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
HARLAN TO RETIRE. SAY
TWO REPRESENTATIVES
Vacancy ID Bench Would Bring
Complications Politicians
Believe
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TIE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TIE CALL
: WASHINGTON. March 24--Two men,
bers OF the house OF representatives
said today that Justice. Harlan of the
United Sfatse supreme court told them
yesterday that he intended to retire
from the bench during the present ad-
ministration and devote some time to
the writing OF his memoirs- Justice
Harlan is qualified to retire on full pay
at any time he desires.
The retirement of . supreme justice
at this time. politicians think. might
complicate the presidential situation.
as the president Is known to be anx-
ious to see senator Knox Of Pennsyl-
vania on the supreme court bench. If
Chief Justice Fuller should retire
which II not unlikely. Secretary Taft
might forego his chances for the presi-
dency and take the chief justiceship.
senator Knox = popularity regarded as
Rooseveltss second choice for president
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
ORCHARD TO TESTIFY
AGAINST. STEVE ADAMS
Slayer of Steunenberg Will Be
Taken to Court at Ouray,
Colorado

oURAY, Colo, March 24-Harry
Orchard, under sentence OF death in
Idaho as the self confessed murderer of
former Governor Steunenberg. will ap-
pear as the chief prosecuting witness
against Steve Adams at Telluride in
May. where Adams is to be tried in
connection with the mysterious disap-
pearance of man named Barney dur
ing the riots of 1902
To bring Orchard here as a witness
it win be necessary for the Idaho board
of pardons to commute the sentence OF
death to one OF life Imprisonment. and
word. has been received in. this city
from reliable source that such action
will be taken in due time
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
ALFRED yANDERBILTS
REPORTED ESTRANGED
Millionaire to Sail for Europe
and Newport Mansion
Is Closed
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO The CALL
NEW YORK. March "a well de-
hned rumor spread. through high social
circles today that Alfred Gwynne Van
derbilt and his wife have separated,
owing to domestic differences of long
standing. A series OF circumstances
involving the couple strikingly point
TO the. alleged estrangement.
For instance, Oakland Farm, the
Newport home OF the Alfred Gwynne
vanderbilts, was closed today most
unusual move, with the Lenten sea-
son on and the spring and summer sea
sons not far away. Since last Sat
urday workmen had been engaged at
the farm packing up Mrs. vanderbiIfs
belongings. On Saturday Mrs. Wander
bilt viii arrive at Tuxedo.
On Saturday Alfred Gwynne Wander
bilt viii sail for England. where he
has leased house in London for 10
years Putting all Of these eircum-
stances together. society was inclined
today to put more than the. usual
credence in the rumcre.
Since period antedating last sum-
mer Mr.. and Mrs. Vanderbilt have
rarely been seen together. Friends
have made the point blank statement
that they ceased to live together as
husband and wife 1e months ago, and
that only the efforts OF Mrs. French
prevented an open rupture
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
Plan Devised for Tax
on Stock Gambling
Herbert Knox Smith Tells Pres
idenf Only Means of Preven-
fi0n Is Heavy License
SPECIAL prsPAToH TO rHE GAIL

WASHINGTON. March s4.-Iierbert
Knox Smith, Commissioners OF corpora
items. has reported to the president
that there is no effective method of
preventing gambling on margins and
options and other stock gambling de-
vices. eScept by taxation A plan is
now being derised to recommend TO
congress a system OF taxation that will
make stock gambling difieult, but 1t is
frankly acknowledged. by high admins
tration oficials that they are disap-
pointed in not being able: TO. find war
rant for a Law prohibiting such prac-
.tices. They admit that taxation is a
poor remedy
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
Koreans Arraign Japan
as Cruel Tyrant
Say Stevens Rule Set in Motion
Wheels of Slaughter That
Grind Korean Bodies

In the attempted assassination OF D.
". stevenssadviser to the Korean cabi-
net. the Koreans Of san Francisco came
10 the conclusion yesterday thar the oc-
easion was ripe for forcing ths atten-
tion of the world to the conditions Of
their native land. hoping that the
weight Of public opinion eventually
would demand a cessation of Japanese
rule.
In excited and enthusiasts groups
this handful OF would be liberators
gathered al the Korean mission yester-
day. discussing plans for the future,
penning vitrislic sentences and teIe-
graphing TO their countrymen up and
down the coast Publicly they deplo.ed
the attempted murder. but at heart. il
was plain 10 see, they rejoiced. In the
eyes OF the greater number the would
be assassins were patriots and martyrs
TO the cause OF liberty; but the wiser
heads were fully alive 10 the fact snat
nothing more harmful TO their cause
could have been accomplished than the
shooting OF an American on American
soil Even the latter. however. while
loudly discIaiming ali connection with
the shooting, were quick to observe
that it had brought Korean affairs to
public notice.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
CLOSE LIBRARY TO SAVE
TOWN FROM EPIDEMIC
Return of Book From Quaran-
tined Home Signal for
Fumigation

REDDING, March 24--The city health
officers ordered the Carnegie library
closed today because one book from q
home quarantined on account OF diph-
iberia was returned this morning.
Every book in the library is to be
fumigated before the doors are re-
opened All the books now loaned were
called in also for Immigration.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
JUSTIFIED IN KILLING

CHICAGO. March 24.-A coroner's
jury tonight declared Chief Of Police
Shippy and J. e. Foley. his driver. to
have been justified in killing Aver
buch, the young Russian Jew who at
tackled the chief In his home recently.
More than score Of witnesses were
examined, chief among whom were
OLGA Ayerbuch.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
NO WORD OF SLAUGHTER

The uprisings in Korea. the hundred
and one tiny insurrections. the shooting
of stray Japanese patrols. have been
promptly hushed up. The Korean
might fight and fall they claimed. and
Japanese agents would still go through
the world, telling of the wonderful
peace and quietness brought about by
japanese rule in Korea The outside
world was not told of the Korean vii
lager lying stark amid the puddles Of
his rice field. the back OF his head
blown of by a japanese bullet Never
before was the opportunity to present
these alleged facts TO the world. but
in the sudden turning OF public gaze
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
GovERNoR GUILD BETTER

BOSTON, March 24<--Up to a late
hour tonight Governor Curtis H Guild
continued to rest easily. and to hold the
ground he gained in the morning
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
D. w. Stevens Holding His Own
Despite Bullets Still Re-
main in Body
Japanese Consul General Happy
Over Own Escape From
ASSassins
Is Confident In Ability of Police
and Federal Guards to
Give Protection
Koreans Do Not Realize Mean.
ing of ProtectOrate, States
High Official

health were made during the day.
two or three of them IN telegraphic
form from Washington, D. C. NJ w.
Chun, the wounded Korean. was re-
ported as greatly improved and the
chances for his recovery were said to
be favorable.
I feel quite certain that il the Ko-
rean conspirators at the ferry depot
had known that I was the Japanese
consul general, 7. as well as Mr. Ste
vens, would have been a victim OF theii
bullets What saved my life. believe.
was the fact that there were many
japanese in our party and they could
not singh me out
Thus cEozo Koike. japanese eonsai
general of san Francisco. summed ur
yesterday his opinion that he as vel
as Diplomat D ". stevens had been
marked for death BY the Koreans who
had volunteered in the cause Of the
righteous army OF the Hermit King
dom
Il was shocked and horrihed-" Koiks
continued, when I read in The Cal
this morning the proclamation OF the
Koreans calling upon their eountrymen
10 Kill all Japanese I read the fac
sinile of the original as published and
il was even more rabid in tone than
the English translation
KNEW OF No REBELLION
7 had never before heard OF the ex-
istence OF such an army OF rebellion.
and / could hardly credit it, said the
consul general
was it authentice' he inquired sud-
denly. as il the doubt had just oc-
CURED to him.
Being assured that the copy obtained
by The Call had been signed in ink
by General E Vie Lin Yung. leader Of
the Korean righteous army and trans
lated literally. the consul seemed nom
plused- Then he continued:
II do not hold any Tear for myself
I repose full confidence in the protec-
ton shall receive from the American
police department OF from the federal
secret service If its aid should be re-
quired-
This band OF Koreans must be<part
of the army Of malcontents In Korea
who fail TO realize the benefcent work
Japan is doing for their country in
bringing peace and prosperity out OF
chaos Japan IS to Korea Ike a big
brother and is guiding her and direct
ing her affairs solely for her good
Under the direct.0f OF Japan Korea
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
Impertinent Question No. A
What Is a Gas Meter?

For the most original wittiest answer to this ques
ton and the bfiefer the better-The Call will pay
FIVE DOLLARS. For the next FIVE answers
The Call will pay ONE DOLLAR each. Prize
winning answers will be printed next Wednesday
and checks mailed to the winners at once Make
your answer short and address it to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS.
THE CALL
10 Is
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Postscripts the handwriting the wall
Il
A bar against
Loren
grafters certificate OF us owns good
D. O.
You lie swear to It
Brenhan
An attempt have the last word
srket street
A dime novel with the last
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
Register NOW, Republicans

-
If you don'f want Her
rim 10 rule you, get on the
register before April Is.
Registration closes April
rs.
Last day on which reg
iSfered voter can move 10
another precinct and moi
lose his primary vote, April
6.
Registrars office i'm the
old city hall open from 9
a. m. 10 5 p. m.
IegiSter NOW, Republicans
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TO-DAY
TELEPHONE kEARNY ss
FRIDAY. MARCH e5- 1908
WEATHER CONDITIONS

TESTERDAY-CIeer: west wind: maximum
temperature, so. minimum.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Clcudy; probably
rain; brisk s0otberly winds. Page 10
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25

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coatinued ON Page :. Middle Column )
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Cenfinurd on PaEe 5. Csiunn 1
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-25
GRAFT

Appellate cour1 denies Ruef's plea 20 liberty
Probability OF an attempt 70 given
as reason Page
Ruef. co-ae-ed By oEn obstructive tactics
must face Immediately tro groups Of aecusers
n Pzrkkide cases Page 3
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-12-03

until after that date. The December
solstice disturbances will be prolonged
and intensified by this ecliptic conjunc.
ton of moon, sun and earth. Within
seventy hours of sunset on the 23d a
seismic wave will be felt in many
parts of the earth, especially in regions
south of the equator. We will name
Wednesday, the Esd, to Saturday, the
26th, as the days OF greatest seismic
probability. Watch for yourself.
A reactionary storm period is central
on the oath, 25th and 26th. AS ex-
planned above, the indications are thar
threatening to stormy conditions will
continue over the 23d and into this re,
dictionary period. Unrest of both
earth and air is sure result Of moon's S
conjunction with earth and sun at an
eclipse node. With such eclipse con.
functions, or new moons, at extreme
south declination and near perigee, as
is the case ct this period, violent
earthquakes are probable, especially
in the southern hemisphere, and tenn
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-12-03

pestuous, stormy conditions are more
than probable in the northern hemis-
phere. Very severe and general cold
will spread southwark over sea and
land, beginning in our own northwest
about the oath, reaching far southwark
progressively from about the 25th 70
29th. In the winter of 1867 all the
great cold waves expended themselves
along extreme northern parallels,
scarcely one Of them having found its
way far to the southwark. We believe
that the winter of 19o7-S, will open the
boreal gates to more southern parts
of our continent. In plain words, we
predict harder winter for the coun-
try generally with some extreme
weather far into the south.
A regular storm period is central on
the 31st, beginning on the 29th and ex-
tending into January, 1909. The moon
is on the equator on the 30th and at
first quarter on the 31st, hence falling
barometer cloudiness, change 20
warmer and return of rain and snow