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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-06-26

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFTH RTH
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE
OF NEVADA IN md FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELKO.
In the matter of the Estateof
CATH ERINE jon NSON, DECEASED
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26
Between Supper and Breakfast.

Many persons. says well known
doctor. though not actually sick, keep
below par in strength and general
tone. and he is of the opinion that
fasting during the long interval be-
tween supper and breakfast, and espe-
cially the complete emptiness Of the
stomach during sleep. adds greatly to
the amount of emaciation. sleepless
ness and general weakness we SO often
meet 1t is logical to believe that the
supply of nourishment should be some
what continuous. especially in those
who are below par. If we would coun-
teract their emaciation and lower de-
gree of vitality, and as bodily exer-
else is suspended during sleep, with
wear and tear correspondingly dimin-
iShed, while digestion, assimilation and
nutritive activity continue as usual
the food furnished during this period
adds more than is destroyed. and in
creased weight and improved general
vigor are the results.-London Globe.
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Live Mule, Dead Boar.

An odd hunting adventure recently
befell British officer In India. He
was mounted on feet mule and was
running down wild boar, intending
to lance it, when the animal turned,
bit the mules leg and then fed again.
The mule screamed savagely, and in
minute she had deposited the officer
on the ground Then, kicking out
vigorously five or six times, as If to
see that her legs were all right, she
started after the unfortunate pig at
lightning speed, with fury in her eyes
and vengeance in the crook of her
ears. The race was rot long. and the
wild boar soon realized that he had
-exasperated q relentless enemy He
was soon winded, and the mule. com
ing up with him, caught him by the
backbone with her teeth. crunched it
and threw him to the ground and
them before he could RISE kicked him
so viciously that lie was a dead boar
in less than no time. Then the mule
returned to her 'aa'sser and gave utter
ance to ''heehaw of triumph
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26
jefferson Davis Ambition.

Jefferson Davis was a man Of most
sincere conviction and courageous ac
ton, and when the Southern Confeder
acy was about to be organized his sim
gle ambition was the command of the
Confederate army. This | had from
his own lips at his residence at Beau
yoir, Miss, some fifteen years after
the war. He told one that when he
started for Montgomery, Ala, when
the movement began for the organi-
cation of the Confederacy he hoped to
be called to the command of the army
but before he reached Montgomery he
was advised of his election as pro-
visionary president When he reached
the new capital of the Confederacy
he found it impossible to change condi-
tons. and he was compelled to accept
the presidency. and lie entered upon
that duty as conscientiously as any
public man ever entered upon an Of
ficinl career.-Colonel A. X. Mcclure
in Confederate Veterans"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26


The longest dS.i'r en record Is prob
ably that OF Nu.ia:A Ecup. an actor
OF some celebrity IN the reign OF Queen
Elizabeth. He was n comedian and
danced all the way from London to
Norwich at
He was attended by taborer, Il
servant and an ovcrseer, and 1t was
doubtless n good thing for him that
there were no omnibuses or police then,
for they would probably have imposed
more impedimcuts in the way Of his
progress thCn did the country people.
He started with several presents Of
greats and crooked sixpcnces for luck.
ard. laden With these. he danced to
Stratford With out rest.
Subsequently he went in for early
rising to avoid market people, and
though suffering from u sprain of the
hip which he received, he danced it
well again, to the delight of the crowd
which accompanied him. some 200 in
number.
When he reached Norwich he had to
dance in and out of the city twice
for his overseer missed him III the
crowd and made him do the distance
over again to avoid any possibility of
error.-London Graphic.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26
A Theater DIALOGUE,

The curtain had fallen on the first
act at Il Broadway theater when a
man, correctly attired and apparently
Of refinement, leaned toward woman
occupying Il seat directly in front Of
him--a woman who had naturally re-
moyed her hat, but whose hair was
arranged in the extreme Of fashion.
aided by "boughten" puffs.
Il beg your pardon, madam" said
the man in aWaaaGlible whisper, "but II
you would remove your hair and sub
stitute your hat l believe | would be
able to see something more OF the
stage"
The woman didn't scream. She
didn't even faint. She merely turned
around and replied:
Jack. il you weren't my brother
I'd slap your face. New York Globe
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26
crLBERsON's QUESTIONS.


Taking advantage OF the panic,
which some critics have not hesitated
to charge that J. Pierpont Morgan
and his black flag associates brought
on for this express purpose, the steel
trust absorbed its competitor. Be
fore this was done. permission was
secured from the president directly
80 that the steel trust would not be
prosecuted by the government for
violating the United States antitrust
laws. The presidents position was
tat the combine was iustifiable, be-
cause the steel trusts competitor
was in difficulties and the ABSORB
ton would relieve all parties inter
ested and the public generally. On
the other hand, it is asserted that
the steel trusts competitor had its
financial life squeezed out of 1t by
the steel trust.
1t is an indisputable fact that the
steel trust, by means of the tariff on
steel is one of the greatest money
makers in the world, selling Ameri-
can steel abroad cheaper than at
home, and developing Europe and
Asia faster than this country, giving
Siberia or Mexico more favorable
terms than Texas or New York. To
keep up this Ubiquitous tariff, the
steel trust is heavy Taft campaign
contributor.
Now comes Senator Culberson and
asks two questions in a letter to the
New York Herald. They are asked of
Sir. Taft and he should answer
them. Senator Culberson asks:
/. Whether Mr.. Taft, if elected
president, will recommend to con-
gress reduction of the iron and
steel tariff schedules, and, If so, to
what extent?
.. Whether Attorney General Bon
aparte will at once proceed to dis
sclve the combination of steel man
uidCtu1tlS anu puHloh ,bN ~
land whether Mr. Taft should be cleo
ted, will favor such legal proceed
:Igs?
These are plain and simple .aues-
tons. The people have the right to
know. Mr. Taft should take the peo-
Die into his confidence. He is in fa-
vor OF the steel trust or he Is
against it. 1t is not possible that he
ncrer heard of the steel trust or the
fortunes of Morgan and Carnegie. II
he is for the steel trust he should
tell US 50, and why. If he is against
it ne should definitely promise us
eli1 Has he already promised the
steel trust to stand by it, And, If so,
what is the consideration of his
promise ?-Houston Chronicle.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26
A Yooa Story.

For fourteen years Bava Luchman
Dass received from the priests Of the
Black Caves of central India the nee
essary education In order to become a
yoga. as a yoga must be capable Of
taking the forty-eight pOstures OF the
Hindoo idols. Perhaps the greatest
trick consists In balancing himself on
the ends Of his fingers while the whole
Of his body is in the air. Bava stated
that In order to obtain the rank OF
yoga in the Black Caves OF India he
had to continue In this position on the
ends Of his fingers under the eyes of
the judges, without a seconds inter
val, for seven days and nights!-Strand
Magazine.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26
THE sHAKEsPEARE CLtB.
Questions on The Lesson for the
Meeting November -; 1,

Questions on the Lesson Toy inc
Meeting November -; D.,
Act Scenes 3, and I.
Special Questions.
Roll Call Quotations from Latin
writer's.
Character sketch OF Antony Miss
Emrla Davis.
Character sketch of Cleopatra
Mrs Groce
The renowned city of Alexandria.
Mrs. Brady.
Description of an Egyptian palace,
Miss Wolcott
Description of Roman Palace and
Feast Miss Maude Davis.
Description of the Nile and Tiber
rivers.-Mrs. Coleman.
Act Il-Scene ).
Is it a fault in the drama not
to show Cleopatra's interest in her
own affairs of state?
Do you believe they played bill
lizards in Cleopatra S day?
How did Antony essay to equal
Cleopatra in sport and what came of
it?
Note the various traits of Cleopa-
ira S character in scene 5.
Do you think Cleopatra anxious in
regard to her own safety when she
asks of Antony's relations with Gaze
sar? ~ "a
Is it mere curiosity in Cleopatra
to want to know such things of Oc-
tavia as years, inclination, etc.,?
Are your sympathies with Cleo
patra? Are you repealed or interest
ed in her descent to violence with
the messenger?
Could this scene be excelled in
emotional pitch?
Act II--Scene 6.
For what purpose do the generals
meet? State the result of the meet
ing.
Caesar instead of Antony take the
lead?
State your estimate of Pompey.
! Are Enobarbus' views too large
for the character? Note his estimate
of Antony.
Act Scene Z.
Explain the line: They have
made him drink alone-drink.' Note
the facts that Antony gives of Egypt.
! Is there a hidden meaning in Lep-
1duS speech. GU We strong SER
penis there"
Is Lepidus man of inaction by
! circumstance or inclination?
Did Pompey in his heart entertain
| the counsel of Menas' or did he give
la deaf ear to his proposals?
/ Has Shakespeare expressed else
where the thought: "Who seeks and
| will not take when once tbs offered,
shall never find it more" Also read
Opportunity, a modern sonnet, by
j. ]. ingalls,.
/ Note the historical symbolism of
the banqet scene.
/ Mention some effects of music.
/ Find in the play Julius Caesar, a
! true word picture of Antony as
! shown in Antony and Cleovatra.
I MRS. j. C. LUMPKINS, Leader.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26
Her Little confidene. Game.

Were playing railroad train" she
said as she pulled her fathers paper
away. and I'm the conductor. Tick
cts. please"
He took card from his pocket and
handed 1t to her She looked at 1t in
tently for minute and then handed it
back. That was issued Yesterday.
she said, land isn't good today. You'll
have TO pay cash or get off the train.
He gave her a dime He knew he
had been worked" but what else
could he do?
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26
Low Necked Dresses.

In the early days Of Pennsylvania
there was n law, as we learn from
documents in the state department,
Which stated as follows: THAT II any
white female OF ten years or upward
should appear in any public street.
lane, highway. church, courthouse, tav-
ern, ball. theater or any other place
OF public resort with naked shoulders
i. e., low nec..cl dr1sses-being able
to purchase necessary clothing she
shall forfeit ami pa; fine OF not less
than 500 nor more than $500"
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NEWS OF THE STAGE.
The Burgomaster.

W. P. Cullen's great revival of
Pixley &. Luder's masterpiece of
m1sica comedy, THE Burgomas-
tel will be the big attraction at
the opera house tonight. Harry
Hermsen and Ruth White, in the
leading roles of Peter Stuyvesant
and Willie Van Asterbilt, will play
their old parts and will be supported
by company of so people. The cos
tunes are especially handsome this
year, and the production is new.
Much that is novel has been INSTALL
ed in the way of electrical effects.
Some of the scenes have been revis-
ed, and the dances are all new. The
chorus is said to be one of the
strongest singing aggregations on
the stage.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26
MORE SILVER NEEDED.
Purchases Now Made Are for Sub
sidary Coin Only.


sidary Coin Only.
Washington Oct. 26.-Calls for
small bills, particularly ones and
wos, continue to flood the treasury
department. coming from banks
everywhere, but most noticeably
from New York and Boston. The de-
partment can do little to relieve the
stringency, for it is absolutely down
10 hardpan in its store OF silver DOL
lars against which small bills can be
fused.
Everyone is familiar, of course,
with the efforts made by the depart
ment last fall to supply the country
with currency. 1t almost drained It
self of its resources to enable the
banks, factories and employers gen
orally to meet the demands upon
them. Upon the contraction OF busl-
ness the stock of silver dollars IN
circulation became an inconvenience
upon the country, and was shipped
back to Washington, until in April,
|l9OS. it reached $27,0o0,00o.
AT the same time the stock of sub
sidiary coin came pouring into the
treasury. a little later, naturally,
and " August, 1908, it had reached
it's highest figure, about $4,000
900.
Beginning with April the stock Of
silver dollars began to run down
again, and this week it had been re-
tuced to the paltry sum of $2lS, Al,
or not enough to be of any use what
ever as a basis for circulation SO
great was the demand that the coun-
try began TO call back the small coin
and stock ran down to little more
than S20,000.000, and for the past
three weeks has been shipped from
Washington at the rate of about
81 600. 600 week
Banks boarding Small Bills.
1t is believed by the department
that the exceptional shortage in
small bills is due largely to the hor-
ding of them the banks, although
it is known that several important
Boston banking institutions have not
ufrred from the scarcity and ex-
pect TO accommodate their custom
erS as Usual.
Treasury officials are inclined TO
question whether the government
owns enough silver to accommodate
properly the needs of business-this
wholly aside from the problem of an
emergency currency or general re-
vision of the currency laws. Since
1893. when the silver purchase act
was repealed, the government has
bought no silver for coinage into dol
lars, and it took 3 years, or until
1906, to use up the supply which had
accumalated under the Sherman
act. In addition, some $4,000, 900
worth of subsidiary coin was minted
from this enormous supply.
Now the government finds itself
without silver dollars enough to
supply the legitimate demands of
etsade while bills cannot be issued
aeainsi ne fractional silver curren-
cy
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

John Henry Kirby says that Hen
ry Clay Pierce is in no sense guilty
of having broken the laws of Texas.
If this is true why does he not come
down and stand trial? The Herald
will guarantee that he will get a
square deal. Texas does not want TO
convict any innocent man Just be-
tween ourselves, however, the Her
aid is impressed with the idea that
Kirby is talking through his lid
Denison Herald.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26
A Savage King.

The next event of Importance at
the opera house will be the engage
ment of Clarence Benefits prOduc-
ton Of "A Savage King" and the
management of the theatre is to be
congratulated upon securing an at
traction of such magnificence. The
play, which deals with life in Old
Mexico. at the most romantic time
in its history, during the reign of
the unhappy Macmillan, abounds in
many thrilling situations, at the same
time containing beautiful love sto-
ty of interest. At the opera house.
October 20.
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Niaht Rates For a Horse.

clicks. The hotel man, has new
scheme. tie serves Welsh rabbit free
to his guests evenings"
whats his idea:'
+, well. they have nightmare, ana
then he charges them for the use Of
,pne horse. Boston Transcript
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A truthful poet told the followin

A truthful poet told the following
story of his little daughter: Her
mother overheard her eXpounding
of dolls. You see, children, she
said. Adam was man all alone and
was very lonely, 50 God put him to
sleep, took his brains out and made
a nice lady out of them A child
can be counted upon for telling the
Truth. -Carthage East Texas Regis
ter
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

All that is necessary TO make pay
ing look good is to get ii started.
The Mckinney Courier-Gazette says:
Everybody says now, even though
the whole square is not paved, that
the amount which is paved, looks
good. What everybody says there
must be something, in. Just wait
won't you, until the whole square is
paved. and all the side streets lead
ing to the square, and viii have
something sure Amongh 10 smile
about. Mckinney is doing about, as
she has never done before. Shake.
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Saved His Boys Life.

my three year old boy was badly
constipated, had high fever and
was in an awful condition. ! gave
him two doses of Foley's Or.no Lax
alive and the next morning the fever
was gone and he was entirely well.
Foley's Orino Laxative saved his
life" A. Wolkush, Casimer. Wis. B.
w. Fearis. ~fg o
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Here's pointed paragraph from
the Washington Herald that is time
all remind us We shouldrfof the peo
pie ton.i stick to pathways straight
and narrow: monkey not with Stan
dard oil "
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

A boy was asked what Moses did
with the tabernacle In the wilderness
when the people murmured.
He replied. He chucked it away"
When asked to explain he read the
seventh verse of the thirty third chap
ter Of Exodus, And Moses took the
tabernacle and pitched it without the
camp, afar off from the camp."-Liver-
pool Mercury.
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Her Compliment.

"Uncle Jehosopiat. I'm goin' TO
name my kitten after you"
well, we'll that is nice Of YOU
"Oh, It's all right Mother says I've
got to drown the thing anyhow"-N-
Illustrated Bits. s3sl
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

! l have but one lamp by which my
feet are guided. and that Is the lamp
Of experience ] know NO way Of
judging OF the future but by the past.
Patrick Henry.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

| am Offering my residence, S18
South Washington, consisting Of T.
rooms, electric lights, good well. city
water, small orchard, good barn,
storm celler, chicen houses.
and lot 6Ox200 for sale at bar
gain. Terms, $500 down, balance ON
one, two and three years time. Call
on e. f. Miller. at Daily Light Office
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Not Fer His.

The Boston Teacher Waldo, would
you like to have lived in ancient
Greece?
The Boston Fupil-No, ma'am.
B. T.-And why not. pray?
B. Pas understand 1t. Greek
mothers wore wooden sandals and
Greek boys didn't wear any trousers
Cleveland Leader
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

Kirby says Pierce has done no
wrong. Perhaps not, judged by the
Kirby standard, but there are lots
of people who think otherwise
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26
Conceit,

Conceit Is that attitude of the mind
which convinces man that II be had
only lived soon enough he would have
been the author of the Bible.-Detroit
Free Press.
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Money to Loan.

On farms. Vendors lein notes.
taken up and extended with option
of paying a part each year. Also farm
and city property for sale. IT
o. H. CHAPMAN 4 co.
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When q woman goes to neigh
boris house for minute, she stays
an hour.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

That happiness bought in brown
jugs don't always last. Try Waxa-
hachie mineral water. y
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

There are not as many people in
the world as there are heroes in the
novels.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

We expect every man to have
hobby, but we resent it when man
has new hobby every day.
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SUNFLOWER SERMONS.
fAtchison Globe. J

Does the woman who goes around
lecturing about home life fool any
body?
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

When man asks your advice,
he always tells you just how he ex-
poets you to decide.
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Give your hammer a rest Join the
movement for better streets, more
sidewalks and civic pride.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

Some people believe a party is not
success unless the guests make a
great deal of noise.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

Governor Campbell is the demo-
cratic nominee and is therefore en-
titled to the democratic vote
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Doing, whether it is right or
wrong, is merely a matter of habit.
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Feed your business on newspaper
advertising and give it, chance to
fatten up.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

This is the last week of the pres
idential campaign and Bryan is as
frisky as a twoyear-old
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

Did it ever occur to- you that there
is a good deal of fun in being shock
ed?
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

When a husband runs across an
old love letter he wrote his wife, he
always laugh, but his wife cries.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

The people should be reminded Of
tener that genius is finding the right
thing and sticking to it.
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AS we grow older, it is harder to
get the look on our faces the photo
glapher insists upon seeing there.
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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
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of the woman who has it, a small
waist is very attractive.
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Obituaries. resolutions OF respect,cards
OF thanks-alI matter not NEWS-wi1l be
charged for at the rate Of cents per line.
Poetry at double price.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-26

The Enterprise Furnishing 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 ublic-ENTERPRISE PUB
LISTING COMPANY, Per q. W. Nc
Knight Manager.
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Entered at the Waxahachie Postoffice as
Mail Matter OF the Second Glass. 4: !:
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Apple and running race at Main
Street Skating Rink Wednesday
night. 3f nj