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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-05-22
POWER OF THE RoTHscHILDs,
Accumulated Wealth Soon to Make
Influence of House Enormous.

1t has been calculated that at the
present rate of accumulation the
Rothschilds will own by the middle OF
the present century some $4,000, OOO.-
900 sterling. or nearly enough to pay
off the national debt three times over,
says a writer in the Grand Magazine.
of London, England. The imagisatioA
is staggered and fails to realize the
power which is represented by such
figures. II could finance, or 1t could
stop, war; it co I'D delay the Indus
trial development of a country fog
generation. OF it could, on the other
hand, enable a country which 1t Ia
vored to beat all its industrial rivals.
A power IKE this must have its fingers
on all the arteries through which flows
the life-blood OF commerce, the ebb
and flow Of Hhieh II can regulate I'M
controlled.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-05-22
CHAPTER XVII.
EIreI

The wind arose along toward mid
night-the wind that many a hardened
inhabitant would have foretold hours
before had he been master OF his time
and thoughts. AS a rule, no signal
service was needed in the COW coun-
try. Men who practically lived in the
open had a natural right to claim
some close acquaintance with the por-
tents Of approaching changes. But 1t
would have been well had some storm
flag waver over the little town that
day. For the wind that came slipping
mn in the night, first in little signing
whiffs and skirmishes, gradually grow
ing more impatient, more domineering,
more utterly contemptuous, naughty.
and hungry, sweeping down from its
northwest camping grounds, carried a
deadly menace in its yet warm breath
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-05-22
Kansas Harvester TRUST case.

Kansas City, May 14.-H. e. Ganse,
of Burlington, Kansas, special COM
missioner appointed some time ago by
Gov. Hoch to take testimony in the
suit of Kansas to GUST the National
Harvester company from that state
on the ground that 1t is conducting its
business in violation of the antitrust
laws. begun the taking of testimony
here Wednesday. Mr.. Ganse to date
has taken much testimony bearing on
this case at different points. He says
he is very well pleased with the evil
dence so far developed. The investi-
CATION in Kansas City will continue
for several days.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-05-22
Hasn't Won This Cup Yet.

Spokane, Wash. May 1.-THE Spo-
kane trophy cup offered by this city
to the winner of the Magdalena bay
target practice, will not be presented
to the Maryland, while the fleet is on
this coast, for it will not be finished
in time. Presentation will be made
next year at some Atlantic port. The
cup is a solid silver trophy, purchase
by a public subscription of $500 from
Spokane citizens and will go to each
years winner of the Atlantic fleet
target practice, as does the presidents
trophy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-05-22
Government to Build Battleship.

Washington, May 17.-One of the
two big new battleships authorized by
congress in the naval appropriation
bill Just approved by the president
will be built at the Brooklyn navy
yard. Acting Secretary of the Navy
Newherry issued orders to this effect
Saturday. Anticipating action by con-
gress tentative plans for the construc-
ton of the, two ships authorized have
already been prepared by the bureau
of construction and repair and in their
general lines will follow these laid
down in the construction of the 70,
C00-ton battleships Delaware and
North Dakota, now under course OF
construction. The remaining ship will
be built by contract.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-05-22
parIno Pittsburo Robbery.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 17.-Smashing
a large plate glass window with a
brick, two unknown men about six
o'clock Saturday morning took 80 one
dollar bills off so hats that were on
show in the window Of 81 hat store.
Several persons saw the daring rob
berry. but the men escaped before the
police could be summoned.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-05-22
Lemonade Gave Her Hleeouahs.

Salina, Kan. May 14.-Miss Leila
Harrison of this city suffered an at
tack of hiccoughs three weeks ago i'm
mediately after drinking a glass OF
lemonade at picnic. Physicians have
been unable to stop the cough and
her condition is critical. 1t is said
by the doctor here that she cannot re
cnNar
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-05-22
BANNERS Got IS. a4o.

Seattle, Wash, May 15.-It is Of
ficially stated that $3.50 represents
the loss to the Great Northern Elk
press company in the robbery of the
company's strong box by two bandits
in the Great Northern tunnel Tuesday
morning.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-05-22
Storm DAMAGE at Independence.

independence, Kan, May 14.-This
city had severe rain storm shortly
after one o'clock Wednesday which
flooded the streets. A high wind ac-
companied the rain which blew down
many trees over the city and unroofed
several houses but no injuries of a
fatal nature are recorded among the
citizens. The property loss will be
heavy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-05-22
Kansas City Brewery Strike Ended.

Kansas City. May 1.-THE strike OF
the brewery employees is ended. II
lasted only two days and the COO beer
bottlers, drivers, brewers and other
employees Of the brewing companies re-
turned to work Saturday morning.
They get an increase 80 80 cents 6
week
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-05-22
Want More Troops in southern ohio,

Columbus, May 17.-Capt. II. w.
Knauss of the Columbus troop OF cav
ryaIry now on duty in the Southern
Ohio tobacco district. held a confer
ence Saturday with Assistant Adjutant
General Kaufman. He said his msa
were overworked and asked that add.
isoDal troops be Sent
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
sHERIFFs SALE.

The State OF Texas, County of Ellis.
BY virtue of an order of sale Is
sued out of the honorable district
court of Ellis county, on the 7th
day Of May, 1908, by the clerk
thereof, in the case of C. Mcpherson
versus viii A. Malcolm and A. l..
Connally, and to me, as sheriff, di-
rected and delivered, l will proceed
to sell within the hours prescribed
by law for Sheriff's sales, on the
first Tuesday in June, 1908, it be-
ing the End day of said month, be-
fore the courthouse door of said FL
lis county, in the City of Waxaha-
chic, the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
Being lot No. 4 out of Block No.
2 of College addition to the City of
Waxahachie, in Ellis County, Texas
according to the Phillips & Hawkins
official map Of said city, levied on as
the property of Will A. Malcolm and
A. L. Connally to satisfy Judgment
amounting to s1S3.04 in favor of c.
Mcpherson and cost of suit.
Given under my hand this 18th
day of May, 1908.
w. H. FORBES, Sheriff.
By r. H. Hickman, Deputy. Al
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
A STRANGE BIRD DUEL.
Heron Can Defend Itself Against
the Hawk.


the Hawk.
There is apparently nothing in all
birdland that is weaker and more
helpless against a bird of prey than
the common heron. With it's long
sharp bill it can punish worms and
fish, and even administer sound pun
ishment to animals or beasts that
come within the range of the beak.
But the bird is so clumsy and it's
beak is so long that it seems as if
almost any kind of a savage bird of
prey could pounce down upon it and
seize it by the neck or head, writes
George Ethelbert Walsh in the Out
ing Magazine for May
Nevertheless, the heron like most
other creatures, has some means of
defense which we do not always APP
preciate. A few years ago while
watching good size heron wading
in the water of a pond, l was struck
by its peculiar actions. Cooking its
head on one side 1t listened and
glanced up into the air, and then
trembled all over. II it had taken
fright at my appearance why did 1t
not fly away? l was wondering at
this peculiar action when suddenly
a hawk circling In the air above
darted downward in one Of it's
swoops. The terror-stricken heron
instead of flying away squatted down
in the water and looked up helpless
ly at the descending hawk. But the
hawk did not seize its prey as | ex-
pected, but made a quick turn in the
air and started to attack the heron
from the other side. The latter mere
ly turned its head around, always
keeping its long beak directed full
toward the approaching hawk. Once
more the hawk flew upward and
around, and made another effort to
outflank the enemy
These tactics on the hawks part
were kept up for some time, while
the heron squatted down and met
the attacks with its beak always
turned toward the enemy. 1t seem
ed mystery to me why the hawk
/. did not kill the heron without so
! much parleying. Had l been better
instructed in the nature of the her
on's beak, and it's ability to transfix
an enemy with it, l would not have
thought SO strange of the hawk 8
maneuvers. 1t had evidently been
hurt IN such an encounter before,
and it endeavored to worry the her
on so that it could be caught OF it's
guard. But after ten minutes of
fighting it looked as If the hawk
would be the first one to get worn
out with the bloodless conflict. 1t
grew fiercer and more savage in its
attacks, and finally it determined to
make the attack in earnest. Rising
/ to considerable height, as If in
tending to fly away, it suddenly
dropped as If shot from cannon,
hoping to take the heron off its
guard by the unexpected and swift
descent. But the heron was once
| more prepared for the conflict, and
the terrible beak was pointed up
ward to receive the descending bird.
| The hawk realized its danger at the
last moment. and tried to check its
Roadway, but its momentum was too
great, and W plunged downward but
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
RELIGION FOR THE TARs.
Religious Services VIII be Held Sun
day in Naval Pavilion.

San Francisco, May 9.-This was
Oakland day on the fleet celebration
program and large crowds of sailors
and visitors visited that city and
were entertained in a lavish manner.
Thousands of children visited the
warships today this day having been
set aside especially for the reception
of the youngstrs on Uncle Sans big
vessels.
While the entertainment commit
tee has been busy since the fleets ar
rival in amusing and entertaining
the tars, their spiritual welfare has
not been forgotten. Religious SER
vices of a non-sectarian character
will be held tomorrow in the naval
pavilion, while the men with special
UNCONVENTIONAL predictions will be
welcomed in all the San Francisco
churches. The pastors of the various
churches have also combined to give
entertainments of a social, musical
and literary character during the
stay OF the fleet.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09

little to one side until it struck
the spearlike beak ready to receive
it. Fortunately for hawk and heron
the beak merely grazed the side of
the hawks body. ripping out hand
full of feathers, and inflicting slight
flesh wound. The hawk then tum-
bled with a splash into the water,
and before it could regain its equili-
brium again the heron had flown
away. The hawk showed no particu-
lar desire to pursue it's prey, and
tapped heavily to nearby tree and
sat there for an hour thinking the
matter over.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
Club Re-Orpanizad.

The M. W. M. club. which for
many years past has been an influ-
entail and prominent social organi-
cation of the city, was practically re-
organized Thursday afternoon at the
attractive Pickett home on Oldham
avenue, Mrs. Pickett and Miss Pick
EFT being the gracious hostesses on
this occasion. AT the business meet
ing, new rules were made, and the
membership limited to twenty-five.
so that the meetings of the club in
the future will be club parties, with
only substitutes for absent members
instead of the large reception par
ties which have hitherto characterize
ed the clubs entertainments. After
the business session, tables were
placed for forty-two, the pot plants
and cut flowers of the Pickett home
furnishing simple and graceful eff
fective decorations. Light refresh
ments were served Besides club
members, Mrs. Cyril Erwin of Dallas
and Miss Edna Getzendaner of Illi-
nois were present.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
PERFECT CONFIDENCE.
Waxahachie People Have Good Rea-
son for Complete Reliance.

son for Complete Reliance.
Do you know how
To find quick relief from back
ache;
To correct distressing urinary ills;
To surely cure sick kidneys?
Just one way-your neighbors
know
Have used Doan's Kidney Pills;
Have proved their worth in many
tests.
Mrs. R. A. Phillips, living near
School House, Kaufman county, says
II have had no trouble from my
kidneys since using Doan's Kidney
Pits several years ago. At that time
| suffered almost constantly from
sharp, shooting pains acrass my
back. l was also subject to dizzy
spells and headaches which KEEP. me
IN misery. Hearing that Doan's Kill
ney Pills were fine remedy for such
complaints my husband prnILr2d a
box for me and | began using them.
Th4y certainly acted as represented,
as had only taken about nalf the
ccLtents of the box when l felt en-
til ely relieved. | also gave them to
my son who was troubled great
deal by a too frequent action Of the
kidneys and he derived just as great
benefit as l."
Plenty more proof like this from
Waxahachie people. Call at B. w.
Fearis' drug store and ask what Gus
toners report.
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo
UT;
ted States.
Remember the name@Doan' s
and take no other d&w 2
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09

IN THE SOCIAL REALM.


Mrs. j. NJ Eskridge was hostess
to the 800" club at the Thompson
home on West Main street, Friday
afternoon. A few guests, most of
them being out-of-town visitors,
were substituted for absent mem
bers, and to complete the six tables
set for the games
Mrs. ]. Frank Montgomery won
the visitors prize and Mrs. Fergu-
son captured the club prize, both
prizes being pretty sets of gold beau
ty pins. The score cards were both
dainty and unique, At the close of
the games, the following delightful
course was served the guests: Fruit
salad, olives, waters and nectar.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
Senior B. Y. p. U. Program.

Subject: Great Chapters IN the
Bible.
Leader: Mrs. McClain.
Response: The Lords Prayer in
concert.
Scripture Reading: Rev. FL
Precious Promises in the Bible:
Mrs. Biard.
A paper on the Book of Revela-
tons: Mrs J. E. Leigh.
Special Music.
Questions in the Quarterly to be
answered and discussed by the
Union.
A talk on Paul's experience in the
Philipian Jail as learned from Acts
16:16-30. Mr.. Owen Booth.
Closing exercises.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
The sims-Watson Chapter IT, D.

The Sims Watson Chapter, U. d.
c., are selling chrysanthemums on
which they will give prizes at their
annual flower show this fall-one
each of yellow, pink and white for
25 cents. A premium of $3.50 on
the best of each variety with a 81
premium for second best will be CIV
en-. These are Bird Forrest plants
and will be delivered. The patronage
of the town Is solicited and will be
much appreciated. Phone any mem
Der of the following ! committee:
Mesdames Phil Bertram, chairman I;
R. H. Erwin, w. H. Fears, r. F.
KennerSJ. 8. Herring, J. W. Single
ton, j. E. Riddle, Jas. Kelleher and
M. NJ Finch. 30pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
To Observe Labor Sunday.

New York, May BY request Of
the department Of church and labor
of the Presbyterian church, 1900
ministers of that denomination in
United States will hold special Labor
Sunday services tomorrow. All OF
the local labor unions affiliated with
the American Federation of Labor
have been asked to cooperate with
the New York churches in the obser-
vanceS.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
Florida Pencil Pushers.

St. Petersburg, Fla. May 9.-Edi-
tors and publishers of scores Of the
leading newspapers were present
when the annual convention of the
Florida Press Association was call
ed to order here today. A feature of
the program is an address by Abra-
ham J. Lawshe, third assistant post
master genrai, in which he will ex-
plain the provisions of the new pos
tai law relating to delinquent sub
scribers
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09

part of other churches is highly
commendable There have been Is
additions to the First Christian
church in the last ten days and ere
the meeting closes on next Sunday
night many others will doubtless be
brought into the fold. Services con-
tinue through the week at 10 a. m.
and SIS p. m.-Longview Times
Clarion
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
Revival Meeting.

Much interest is being manifested
in the revival meetings at the First
Christian church conducted by Elder
Chalmers Mcpherson. The speaker
is a man of thorough Information on
bible themes, strictly logical and yet
persuasive and Is securing the at
tention of crowded houses.
The entire community is feeling
the influence of these meetings and
the spirit of cooperation on the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
FIRST Baptist Church.

Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Preaching by the pastor at a. m.
and p. m. Young Peoples meeting
at p. m. The nursery will be open
for children under four years, and
mothers are invited to come and
leave their children in the nursery
where they will be well cared for.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
Westminster League Program.

No special program will be rem
dered by the League Sunday even
ing, May 10th A business meeting
will be held, the purpose OF which
will be to decide upon new and
definite plan of work in regard to
future study and programs. Every
one who is interested in the future
welfare of our League will please
make it point to be present. Alex
Gray, President.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09

IN THE CHURCHES.
Central Presbyterian.

Sunday school 9:45 a. N. Preach
ing morning and evening by the
pastor. Senior Endeavor at I p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
G. H. HOGAN, Pastor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
Forty Years a JaiIer.

Toronto, Ont, May 9.-After serv-
ing over forty years as governor of
the Oxford county Jail. at Wood
stock, Ont, John Cameron today vol
UNFAIRLY retired from that position.
He is over 80 years Of age.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
Catholic Church.

Services at the Catholic church
tomorrow. First mass at 8 a, m.
Second mass and sermon at 1880
a. m. All are cordially invited to the
services. j. M. Byrne, Pastor
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09
Has Twenty-Five Children.

Wells, who is taking the city scholas
tic census, found a negro woman
who is 5 / years old and has a family
of twenty-five children.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-09

Eighteen rolls of toilet paper and
holder for 81 at F. S. Cronk Co. tt
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
FOREIGN TRADEMARKS
TO Be PROTECTED
Americans and French to Con-
slider the Matter.

Washington, July At developed
that one feature of the negotiations to
be carried on between the French and
American commissioners in Paris, this
summer will relate to the extent 10
which French trademarks are to be
recognized and protected in the Unit
ed States. Nothing has been publicly
said about this phase of the negotia-
tons, but it now appears that there is
considerable worry on the subject
among French exporters. This is be-
cause of the decision lately handed
down in the District Court of Appeals
and generally held here to be good
law, in which it is maintained that the
adulteration is misbranding of a trade
marked article and prevents the owner
of that trademark from securing regis.
tration for his mark, while in case it is
already registered, he is prevented
from securing the protection of the
United States and loses all property
rights connected herewith.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
Courage and Change.

~The time l most admire a woman"
said the gray headed man, 'is when
she tries to get bill changed. l adj
mire her then for her splendid courage.
Give a woman ten dollar bill that
she wants changed and she will walk
unconcernedly into any shop in town
and request the proprietor to give her
two f1ves or ten ones or whatever de-
nomination she happens to need. She
never offers to buy anything to com
pensate him for his trouble. l have
known my wife to get change from a
grocer, a butcher, a druggist. a sta
toner, a cigar dealer and a florist with
out spending one cent in their stores.
And all those tradesmen were perfect
strangers. She simply wanted change
and walked in and asked for it.
Contrast her calm serenity with the
dish rag will of the average man in
need of change. He would rather be
shot than just ask for it. He will buy
something as an excuse for the trans
action, even if it is something that he
couldn't make use of this side of
doomsday and that he has to throw
away the minute he turns the corner.
IA the matter of economy alone it is a
pity he can't be as brave as woman"
New York Press
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
NEW TORPEDO BOATS
TO BURN OIL AS FUEL
Will Also Be Equipped With
Latest Turbine Engines.

Washington. July 4.-Because of the
success of the burning torpedo
boat destroyers and torpedo boats of
the English navy, the board of con-
struction has recommended that the
ten torpedo boat destroyers provided
for by the last Congress be equipped
for oil burning only.
1t is reported that recent tests by
naval experts of oil as fuel have Civ
en- sufficient proofs of its efficiency to
cause the recommendation.
The board has also recommended
that the new vessels be equipped with
turbine machinery. The opinion is
expressed that the speed of the oil
burning destroyers will be much great
er than that of those burning coal as
fuel.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
1.-THE EsD.l
OoLimi-m.

Year by year as grow older I get
more impatient with the misanthroTrs.
Say what you will about the vices and
foIlies OF man. hoE immense are his
virtues. Think steadily. If ;sou can. Of
the Incredible things that be suffers
his hard toll. his struggle for bread
and home, tie sIEaiIaess Of his reward.
his undeserved caiafui-ics. the slau III
ter Of his affections and through it Gil
his indomitable spirit and courage as
be gathers himself from the dust or
the mire and plants his feet again Oh
his rough and uncertain road The
shallow rich talk much Of the turO1-
lence of the poor and their tendency %
agitate- IL is the patience of the poor
which most strikes those who know
them.-"Comments Of BaCshot-"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
NEW DEGREE FOR
CAPTAIN Of INDUSTRY
]. F. Johnson Is Made Doctor
Of Commercial Science.

New York, July 4.-Joseph French
Johnson, dean of the New York Uni
versity School of Commerce is the
first man in the world to be a DOC
tor of Commercial Science" This
honorary degree has been conferred
on Dean Johnson by Union College,
Schenectady, the first educational in
stitution in the world to establish an
honorary degree especially to mark
eminence in commercial fields. Here
tofore captains of industry have been
honored with LII. DIS or Phi. DIS, but
the comforting of the degree ID. c.
S." is absolutely new.