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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11
TRIBUTE TO THE NEWSPAPER.

in the court of Justice Davidge at
Boise, Idaho, recently, there was ar
raigned an old, illiterate and inebri-
ated man named Harry Warbarton.
The charge was stealing a copy of a
local paper from the steps of a sub
scriber. He entered plea of guilty
to the charge.
Justice Davidge read the culprit a
lecture and in doing so paid neat
tribute to the newspaper. He said:
"The offense with which you were
charged and to which you entered
plea of guilty, was that of larceny.
| The punishment, under our statute,
might be a fine of $500 or six
months in jail or both. The market
value or the actual cost of the arti-
Gle that you stole is most insignif-
cant, but to those who need it and
to those who appreciate it, it be-
of light in a sick room, or a drop of
water to a thirsty flower. The mod
ern up-to-date newspaper today is
the poor mans friend and the busy
mans guide.
1--WE may not be able to teach
man of your age and habits to read
ers from depriving us of its benefits
Ir stealing it, you enrich yourself
not at all, for you have no compre-
hension or appreciation of the wide
information and friendly greeting
and benefits that it brings. For, al
though a pity, it is true that a man
who has the brass and abandonment
to steal a newspaper has not brains
lenough to read it.
'The newspaper comes to us as a
friend; it greets us every morning
and every evening, and advises us of
the news of the day and of the ships
that pass in the night. There is no
civilization and no happy home in
our land today without the newspa-
per.
"The prospector, the miner, the
herder, the forest ranger, and even
the criminal who is trying to escape
justice, will ride for miles and miles
over rough mountain trails to get
from the little wooden box nailed
to a tree, the newspaper. 1t tells him
of home and friends and if all are
well; it tells him of sickness, or of
fortune, or of the condition of the
JOY to him. he welcomes it as his
teacher and his friend 1t gives him
and every intellectual man, woman
and child sort of hand hold on the
doings of the day and the pulse of
the country. And yet you will steal
that little budget of news and sell
all of it's teachings and benefits, for
a drink of whisky-for that which
only blights, destroys and brings
more darkness apd more Ignorance
and shame.
''In all kindness, Warbarton, and
sincerely hoping that the experience
i. will be helpful to you and others,
will allow you to go your way for
we have no punishment quite com
mensurate with the offense. And as
long as mercy and justice go hand
in hand, and this matter presents it
Iself as it does to me, | am going to
give you larger measure of mercy
than justice.
| Il hope your case may serve as a
lesson to others, for while you have
been let off easy, other offenders will
not be dealt with SO leniently This
matter of stealing newspapers must
be stopped, and this court will aid
in preventing further acts of the
nature which has brought you into
court
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11
Falls Church.

On Sunday, June 14th, Rev. l. w.
ment at II o'clock and children's
program will be rendered at 2:30 in
the afternoon. Come, bring dinner,
and stay all day, as Profs. Ferguson
and Burleson will be with US. A. s.
Whitefield
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11
Auto Rides fr Orphans.

Chicago, June 11.-National or
phans' day will be celebrated to-
morrow by the Chicago Automobile
club, when private owners Of cars
and manufacturers and dealers will
in the city a days automobile out
ing.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

Mexico for MeXlcans is the latest
cry to be heard in the republic
across the Rio Grande, and while OBJ
lection is raised to all foreigners
American investors are most bitter
ly condemned and objected to.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

Again we are reminded of the
fact that few more good sidewalks
would contribute to the comfort and
yenience of a great number of peo-
pie. Why don't you help out good
cause? You are able.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11
IN THE SOCIAL REALM.
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The Department Club.


There was a meeting of the Waxa-
hachie Department club at Sims Lii
brary Tuesday afternoon. Of the sew
eral names presented, the above
name was the one receiving the lar
gest number of votes. The reading
of the constitution and bylaws by
Mrs. Watson was heard, and, with a
minor amendment or two, was unan-
imously adopted. Several new mem
bers were received in the different
departments. Some changes of Off
GERS in the different departments
will have to be made, as no general
officer of the Department Club can
partments. Discussions for the Year
Book, resulted in the clubs adopting
for its year book the same uniform
size and color (blue) year book as
is used by the State Federation of
Clubs.
Mrs Riddle, second chairman of
tlC Illotoly )Cpdl bChuCl Ou
her resignation to this department,
as she is one of the vice-presidents
of the general officers of the Waxa-
hachie Department club. New mem
bers to the History Department were
Mrs. W. E. Mcknight and Miss Lola
| Curtin Instead of sacred history and
| biology, as previously decided upon,
history in its different periods, from
times ancient to present, will be
studied.
Mrs Peters and Miss Julia Scion,
president and recording secretary
for 10000, presided over the
meeting and the minutes, respective
| ly. 1t was the pleasure of the club
| to have with it on this occasion Mrs.
Small, of Dallas, a former president
of the Shakespeare club
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

Look where you will, but it is a
difficult matter to find better oppor-
tunities for the safe and profitable
investment OF your surplus cash than
are to be found right here in Waxa-
hachie and Ellis county.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

Uncle Sam has asked for bids for
sale of lot to the government on
which to place that federal building
Several good sites are available and
WaXahachie needs the building
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

We are fully persuaded that the
crop of frying size chickens will ex-
pire with the revival, but we've got
our eye on the roasting ear patch
There is always something to live for
in old Ellis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

Conservatism should control in the
next legislature, and every county
in Texas should keep this before
them in making selections of legis-
lative material.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

Hoke Smith doubtless fully realiz
es now the significance of that old
saying, "hell's broke loose in Geor
pia -
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

Really it begins to look like Hon.
R. r. Williams is going to play a
Brown" trick on Tommie Camp
bell. Well, Texas is willing.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

The Enterprise Publishing Company is
in no wise responsible for debts that may
be contracted by employees, nor will we
assume payment OF such debts under
any circumstances. Every employee of
this office is paid promptly for work
done. This is to protect ourselves and
the selling blic-ENTERPRISE PUB
FISHING COMPANY, Per G. w. Nc
knight, Manager.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

Jupiter Pluvius felt the pulse of
Ellis county farmers and then turn
ed on his sprinkler.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11
The Sewing Circle.

Mrs. Cole Bailey threw open her
pretty home on Marvin avenue to the
Tuesday Afternoon Sewing Circle
yesterday. A large number of mem
bers were present, and a pleasant
afternoon spent At the close of the
session, the hostess served refresh
ing orange ice and waters.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

Be a patriot. Cut the weeds and
grass and clean up.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

Every day brings forth additional
argument for a better hotel build
ing
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

Any erroneous reflection upon the
character, standing or reputation of any
person firm or corporation that may APP
will be gladly corrected upon it being
brought to the attention of the manage
ment.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

W. A. OWNBY City Editor
Residence Phone. Bell No 2S9.)
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11
A Moonlight Picnic.

The West minister League of the
First Presbyterian church and a
number of their friends enjoyed a
moonlight picnic at West End Park
Saturday night. Various games, hap
Ply conversation and delightful
for this body of christian young peo-
pie Mesdames Johns, White and
Shive were the chaperones.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11

Entered at the Waxahachie Postoffice as
Mail Matter of the Second Glass. :
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29
CASE RESUMED.
Defense Asks Withdrawal Of Evidence
Relating to Other Alleged Raids.


Union City. Tenn, Dec. 2S.-In the
night rider case Walter Holt, fish.
erman. told of It'd Burton receiving a
letter from night riders telling him
to attend a meeting that night or
they would hang him. Holt recognized
Garrett johnson as the leader when
the niht riders paid him visit on the
night of May %.
Field Burton of Martin. Tenn, was
the last witness introduced by the
state. He was at Walnut Log the
night Of the Rankin murder and was
told by night riders to stay in bed.
After they had gone he went with Ed
Powell and Ward to the scene of the
crime and stayed there the rest of the
night
The defense asked the court to with
draw all evidence from the jury per.
tanning to other raids than the kill.
ing of Captain Rankin, asserting the
evidence is incompetent because they
were separate and distinct offenses.
Judge Jones stated he would take the
matter under consideration and render
a decision later.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29
PETER HAMS CONDITION.
Attorney For Both Brothers
Terms Ii Alarming.

Flushing, N. Y, Dec. 2S.-with
nearly score of witnesses summoned
the defense OF Thornton HaIns 10
disprove the charge that he was
principal with his brother. Captain
Peter C. Hams. in the killing last
August of William T. Annis at Bay.
side, was taken up in earnest before
Justice Crane in the supreme court
Monday.
II was stated the defense had under
subpoena two eye-witnesses of the
killing, called by the state, whose
testimony would tend to show that
Thornton Hams actions when Annis
was shot were in defense OF his
brother Thornton Hains will be the
star witness in his own defence. His
story will follow the skeleton outlined
by his attorneys at the opening.
John Mcintyre. counsel for both the
Hams brothers, says the mental con-
dition of Peter C. Hams is very alarm.
ing. Il can see no Improvement in
Captain Hams mental state" stated
Mr.. Mcintyre His condition is truly
alarming and | fear fatal termination
of his trouble. The captain puts On
an army uniform three or four times
a day and imagines himself at Fort
Hamilton and gives orders TO an imag-
mary company of soldiers. He re
cites poetry and sings airs from operas
during the day. / am extremely APP
prehensive over the outcome. The
treatment now being given him may
be effective in time, but | doubt it,"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29
MEN OF LEARNING.
American Association For the Ad.
vancement OF Science In Session.


Baltimore, Dec. 2S.-Men of light
and leading in all branches of scientif.
IL thought, members OF the American
Association for the Advancement of
Science. began here Monday their an.
nual session, which will extend over
several days. The meetings, which
will be held at Johns Hopkins univer.
sity and will be open to the public,
will be filled with popular instruction
as well as scientific value, since a
program OF interest to the nonscientif
ic visitor as well as to the savant has
been prepared Receptions, dinners,
smokers and other gatherings have
been arranged in addition 20 the stated
program.
Preceding the regular meetings of
the association there have been sew.
eral meetings 10 listen TO papers re-
lating the progress of scientific re.
search during the past year and to
celebrate the centenary of the birth
OF Charles Darwin and the semicen.
tennary of the first publication of his
monumental work. The Origin of
Species" One of the SPEAKERS at the
Darwin celebrations has been Profess
or Edward b. Poulton OF England, one
OF the worlds leading evoutionists.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29

decline TO allow bail to any of the
defendants and deny the application.
This is all before the court this morn
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29

ing"
AS usual. the criminal courtroom
was crowded with interested specta'
tors, who began to arrive some time
before the hour for court to convene.
The three defendants, IL they were
stunned or shocked or disappointed by
the decision, failed to manifest such
fact outwardly They were immed'
lately surrounded by reassuring
friends. who grasped their hands and
said comforting words to them. The
prisoners were taken to Jail to await
the trial on Jan. 90
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29
Again Up In Arms.

Cape Town, Dec. 2S-Hottentots in
German Southwest Africa are again on
the war path. They recently raided
some cattle posts near the Bechuana-
land border and murdered two Euro
peans Seven German soldiers were
sent in pursuit of the raiders. All
were shot down by Hottentots. There
Is great anxiety among local residents
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29
RAMANDED BACK TO JAIL
Bail Not Allowed Coopers and
John D. Sharp.
CAREFULLY CONSIDERS IT.
Judge Hart Informs the Three Men
Who Are Charged With Former SEN
stor csrmaek's Death That He Re-
viewed the Matter From Every Point.

Nashville, Dec 2s.-Judge Hart re-
fused bail to Colonel Cooper, Robin
Cooper and John d. Sharp, charged
with the murder OF former Senator
Carmack
In his decision Judge Hart said:
Gentlemen; desire TO say | have
given this case careful consideration
from every standpoint, and after hay-
ing done so | am of the opinion that
II is not a bailable case; therefore
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29
Twelve Villages Affected.
NUMBER Is

Annoy. China, Dec. 2S.-Riots which
started with the refusal of natives to
obey the order prohibiting the planting
OF opium poppies now affect twelve
villages. Twenty miles from Tungan
1000 men are reported under arms.
They have withdrawn to the Bolin
mountains and the authorities have
asked the Viceroy at Foo Chow for ad-
ditonal troops.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29
Ennland,s Ei-st Snow.

London. Dec 2S.-First snow of sea-
son fell Sunday 1t was several inch
es deep.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29
lnterurban Proposition Made.

Dallas. Dec 2S.-A proposition was
received from aKnsas City promoters
to build and equip the Dallas-Cleburne
interurban at a cost of $l,500, 900.
They want citizens along the route to
subscribe 100000 in stock company.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29
Nav Be Baker.

Washington. Dec. 2S.-It is said here
that Walter Baker formerly private
secretary to Cecil Lyon, is most likely
TO succeed Customs Collector Dove at
Eagle Pass. Mcdonald, now chief
deputy at FL Paso and Captain J. f.
Elgin are also seeking the position.
The appointment will be made Feb l.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29
Probably Oldest Texan Mason.

Mckinney, Tex, Dec. 2S.-R. s.
Cromer, a veteran of the Mexican and
civil wars. died at his home here. He
is believed to have been the Oldest
Mason in Texas, having belonged TO
that order sixty years.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-29
CHILDREN AFFECTED.
Supposed to Be Stricken With the
Foot and Mouth Disease.

Rochester n Y, Dec. 2s.-Five chill
dren OF one family at Charleston. Mon
roe county, are believed by the local
health officers to have the foot and
mouth disease. and il is said to be
significant that these five all used
milk. while the other members OF the
family did not. reinspection of cat
tie in the vicinity has been ordered.
The cattle from which the children
are thought TO have taken the disease
were in some cases infected.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-14

to the eye. The snow swirled about
her. whitening the crown of her red
cap and chung to her shoulders. have
you ever seen snow crystals CLEAN,
break. dissolve in fair, soft storm
blown hay? Do you know how man
will pledge his soul that a particular
flake will never fade, never cease to
rest upon a certain flying strand over
a girlish temple? And he loses-his
heart and wager lin breath! II you
fail to understand these things, and
are furthermore unfamiliar with the
fact that the color in the cheeks OF
a girl who walks abroad in driving
snow storm marks the favor of heaven
itself, then l waste time, and you will
do well to rap at the door of another
inn.
I'D rather missed you" said; land
really. shoald have been over to
apologize If I hadn't been afraid"
SISTER Theresa is rather fierce"
she declared. @And we're not allowed
to receive gentlemen caHers-it says
SO in the catalogue"
80 | imagined trust Sister The
resa is improving"
"Yes, thank YOU"
"And Miss Devereux-she is quite
we'll, hope"
She turned her head my way as
though to listen more carefully, and
her step slackened for moment;
then she hurried blithely forward.
"Oh, she's always well, believe
"You know her, of course"
Rather! She teaches music"
so Miss Devereux is the music
teacher, is she? Should you call hel
popular teacher?"
THE girls call her"-she seemed
moved to mirth by the recollection
Miss Prim and Prosy."
"Ugh!" exclaimed sympathetically
Tall and hungry looking, with Ions
talons that pound The keys with grin
delight. know the sort"
shes sight!"-and my guido
laughed approvingly. But we hav'
to take her; she's part Of the treat
ment."
You speak of St Agatha's al
though it were sanatorium."
"oh, it's moi 50 bad; there ar
| worse"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-14
LAND FOR THE ORCHARD.
Preparation Of the Soil Where Trees
Were to Be Planted.

Among the first things l did toward
improving our farm after buying 1t
was to set two acres to peach and
apple trees. It has proven to be the
most valuable two acres on the farm.
While being five miles away from any
fruit market, yet we often realize a
clear profit Of SIS from fruit sold,
beside great benefit from fattening
our hogs.
The land was a loamy, clay soil,
with heavy clay subsoil, and lay a lit
tie sloping, which insured good drain
age. 1t was partly protected on the
north by timber. A ditch three feet
deep and two feet wide was cut on the
north side, which cut of all roots rum
ming out from the timber.
I began preparation year before
setting the trees. hauled 20 two
horse loads Of barnyard manure and
broadcasted 1t, explains this CORE
spondent Of Farm and Home. The
land was then broken well with two
horse pillow, following several inches
deep with subsoil pillow. then cut
! the surface several times with disk
harrow and sowed two bushels Of cow
peas per acre. They made a splen-
| did growth and the vines were allowed
to remain on the soil.
In the fall this growth was turned
under, and the land again broken and
subsoiled to a depth of about Is
inches, surface narrowed well and
rye sown at the rate of IN bushels
per acre. This attained fine growth
whi III was cut the following spring
and left to decay.
That spring / bought trees enough
to act one acre. bought direct from
a nurseryman and got trees true tt
name, fresh and in fine condition.
was afraid to risk an orchard of treei
bought from agents, and, too, savet
almost one-half the cost by buying
dire It from the nurseryman. Thu
trees were planted 80 feet apar
each way, which made cultivation
easy.
In the fall the remaining acre wa
set and the trees grew OFF better thai
those set in the spring. / used ry
and crimson clover as fall and wir
ter crop and find nothing excels Their
for this purpose. l prefer rye to tn
clover, as 1t is more certain and les
expensive. cultivate in spring III
til June, then SOW COW peas and alloN
the vines to decay on the ground.
wrap the bodies of the young tree
in winter to prevent rabbits fror
gnawing, always using newspaper
take the wrappers of in the sprin
and whitewash with lime to preYer
worms from doing injury.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-14
HAD STORED HONEY IN HOUSE.
industrious Bees Had Hive Between
Floors of Dwelling.

For several years Patrick Prender-
CAST OF Arlington, Pa, lived In house
along the Old York road, not knowing
that a swarm of bees also considered
it their home. The swarm hived be-
tween the first and second floors, d.
rectly beneath the beds occupied each
night by Prendergast and his family.
The house where Prendergast lived,
with a realty sale, passed into posses
sron OF John Lambert, Jr., promi-
nentl Philadelphia, with a country
place at, Arlington. In line with pro-
jected improvements, Lambert ar
ranged TO have the house moved back
from the present foundations, pre-
liminary to having 1t remodeled, the
structure being more than 100 years
old.
Workmen discovered the presence
Of the bees, and an apiarist employee
to remove the swarm found more than
zoo pounds of pure honey between the
second floor and the ceiling Of the
first. It being assumed that Mr. Lam
bert took title to the honey with the
house, the honey was turned over to
him
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-14

We approached the gate. Her In.
difference to the storm delighted me-
Here, l thought in my admiration, is a
real product of the Western owrld. /
felt that we had made strides toward
such a comradeship as 1t is proper
should exist between a school girl in
her teens and mule neighbor OF n.
was-going back TO English fiction
the young squire walking home with
the curate's pretty young daughter
and conversing with fine condescen.
sion.
I'VE girls all wish we could come
over and help hunt the lost treasure.
1t must be simply splendid to live In
house where there's a mystery-se
cret passages and chests of doubloons
and all that sort of thingi My! SQuirs
Glenarm, l suppose you spend an
your nights exploring secret pass
ages?"
This free expression Of opinion
startled me, though she seemed who'll
ly innocent of impertinence.
who says there's any secret about
the house?" demanded.
"Oh, Ferguson, the gardener, and all
the girls!"
Il fear Ferguson is drawing on his
imagination"
well, all the people in the village
think so. I've heard the candy shop
woman speak of 1t often"
"She'd better attend to her taffy, /,
l retorted. 7,
ooh, you mustn't be sensitive about
1t! All us girls think it ever 50 70
mantle, and we call you sometimes
the lord of the realm, and when We
see you walking through the dakklint
wood at evenfall we say, My lord =
brooding upon the treasure chez
This, delivered in the st'F ed t6nt
OF one who was half quoting and hal
improvising, was lrresistibly funnX
and / laughed with good will. %
II hope you've forgiven me-"