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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

Every time a child goes wrong
society loses $4,000 says Prof
Charles r. Henderson. We can I'M
derstand how an oyer-ambitious man
could sacrifice his people for the
enemy's money, but this is the first
time that We have bumped up
against any one who had fallen so
low in the scale of humanity that he
would undertake to estimate the
value of a child's lost purity in fill
thy dollars and cents. When We think
we know il all we find that We know
nothing
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

How is this for suggestion. The
Bonham News man says; When
the Bailey and Anti-Bailey clubs get
through nominating candidates the
people ought to get busy and put out
some men TO be nominated and cleo
ted 10 Office by the democratic yo-
ters." The only danger that confronts
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31
Arrested at Ballinger.

Lee Glenn. a young man of the
Rankin community, who was indict
ed last week on charge of theft,
was ARRESTED Monday at Ballinger.
Sheriff Forbes left for that place
Monday night to bring the prisoner
to Waxahachie. Glenn is accused of
taking $50 in gold from citizen of
the Rankin community.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31
Notice.

My buggy and carriage paint shop
is now open for the season, 1908.
All work will be done by a practical
carriage painter. Bring your work
in at once and avoid the great rush
we always have later on in the sea-
son. c. N. Anderson, Ill Water
street. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

The Greenville Herald has discov-
cred silver lining. That paper says;
There will be one consolation this
summer. When we grow weary OF
the political game We can fall back
on swearing at the umpire" And
then there is Jim Lowery's butter
milk club. There is always some
thing to break the monotony in
Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31
The Birth Record.

Will Howorth and wife, Waxaha-
chic March 8, a boy.
VIII Ralston and wife, Waxaha-
chic, March 4 a girl.
c. c. Elkins and wife, Waxaha-
chic, March II, boy
H. D. Gass and wife, Waxaha-
chic, March 16, boy.
H. L. Miller and wife, Waxahachie
March IS, a boy.
C. ]. Griffith and wife, Waxaha-
chic, March 10, girl.
F. w Taylor and wife, Waxaha-
chic. March 10, boy.
J. w. Owen and wife, Waxahachie
March 20 a girl.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

At least one good thing is discov-
cred in the new postal regulations
by the Bonham News. That paper
says: Many man who has here
tofore read a paper at the publisher S
expense, will now have to read it at
his neighbours expense And the
good neighbor is not going 10 stand
il nearly so long as some of the Tex
as newspaper men have.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

The Dallas Times Herald says:
"Col. Andrew j. Baker has returned
from that unknown shore. Let that
Culberson letter of few years ago
be dug up" Cheese it. If all these
old letters are dug up hell will not
be big enough to hold the democratic
backsliders. Let's fight it out on liv-
ing issues Honor is better than gold,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

This good advice is handed out
by the Garland News: Keep your
politics on straight, vote your hon
est convictions and admire your
neigh Dor for doing likewise. Your
convictions may not be the other
fellows convictions, and vice versa.
But if the convictions are honest,
that is all there is to it,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

We stand corrected. A large num-
Der have already informed US that
they are going all the way with us,
even though they can not swim. They
are depending on life preservers.
This broadens the invitation. If you
cant swim get you life preserver.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

The Enterprise Publishing Com
pany is in. nowise responsible for
lAebn that may be contracted by en-
kployes. nor viii we assume naymen+
UI sucn deDus under any circum-
-tances. Every employe OF this office
U paid promptly for work done. This
10 to protect ourselves and the sell
Ing public --ENTERPRISE PUB
LISTING COMPANY, Per g. W. Nc
Knight, Manager.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

The trusts vs.. the people can win
in two ways. They can elect their
chief advocate supreme dictator in
the democratic party in Texas, or
they can. disrupt the party and put
the republicans in control. There is
more in the May primary than the
election OF delegates TO the national
convention.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

says the Yoakum Herald: The
man with the big head and little
salary generally gets more contempt
than sympathy" How about the fell
low with the big salary and little
head? He is the one to engage your
attention Just at this time.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

Having taken the record for mules
and iackasses, both fourfooted and
two-footed. Texas is now out after
the peanut pennant. And Texas gem
orally gets what she goes after.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

1t is a shame to take the money,
but if you don't get it some one else
will. Invest in Waxahachie lots and
Ellis county acreage and see the
profits grow.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

Chickens may be all right where
you are prepared to raise them with
out subjecting your neighbours gar
dens to hourly raids, but if chick
ems stand in the way of neighborly
cordially, cut them out.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

Thirty pieces of silver was the
price paid for the betrayal of the
Savior of mankind. The original
price put on the independence of
Texas was fifteen hundred dollars,
but they have been compelled to very
considerable raise that figure.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

If you see it in the Light it is so;
and If it is not so We thought it was
so; and if We did not think 1t was
so the fellow who told us said it was
So Read the Light and keep posted.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

That Mississippi farmer who I'M
gold was not engaged in a street cor
ner discussion. There is always more
honest profit in attending to your
own business than there is in trying
to regulate the consciences of the
ropD1a
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

I Because Of che prominent part he
pNSy +.i in a not so long ago Austin
primary Senator Barrett ought to be
able TO tell something interesting on
his speech making trip through Ell
lis county.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

In these days of political confus-
ion we are, sometimes, inclined to
think that things are sadly out of
joint. Opposing political factions are
too much inclined to befoul the char
acters of those ~-ho anita ao-i-n '>oi =
views, rather than meet the issues
involved in a clean, manly way
Fort Worth Star.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

haracter, standing or reputation of
any person, firm or corporation that
may appear in the columns Of the
Daily Light will be gladly corrected
spon It's being brought to the atten-
ton of the management
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

A philosophical south Texas con-
temporary, the Goliad Guard, draws
this deduction: ITO be sure, if a
man can find trouble every time he
in the same way. The trouble is with
most of u.s. we don look for the lat
-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

Dame Bountiful is holding out
rich promises to the industrious far
mers of Ellis county. Get busy and
join the army of contented.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

We wonder if there are going to
Houston Post says: "A Kansas
preacher says there is a devil for
in Kansas. We have long known
there is an angel for every saint in
HOuSton ~
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31
An exchange saws that

An exchange says that there is
decidedly less rancor, vit,uperation
and intolerance in political cam
paigns now than in former years.
We have noticed that tYhis was very
much the case here in Waxahachie
but had failed to associate it with a
generality. Fact of the business is
that We had concluded that the mod
fled results from a certain amount
of rag chewing was due Nentirely to
the wonderful curative effects of
WaXahachie mineral water. Our peo-
pie drink it and keep busy. Chewing
the rag is only a by-play with US.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31
Millinery Opening.

Our gorgeous aggregation of
French and domestic pattern hats
will be open for your inspection
Thursday, April 2. Souvenirs as usu-
al. We solicit your presence.
Respectfully,
80 MRS. DALTON.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

Don't get the issues mixed: The
question is not as to the faithfulness
of the service rendered, but rather
to whom the faithful service was
rendered There is a difference, also
a reason
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

The first Indictment. If johnson
approves authorize Bailey to loan
Stribbling on his note fifteen hun
dred dollars Bailey should quiet all
Texas parties. Tell him / Will see
him soon" Signed by II. c. Pierce
and dated Lake Nebagamon, Wiscon-
sin. June y. 1900.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31
Sapo.

For cleaning glassware, enamel
ware, silverware, brass, gold or any
other metal or earthenware. F. 8.
Cronk Co. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31
Editor Evans asks this n

Editor Evans asks this DIGESTION;
Didn't Joe once say that III Pierce
and the Standard Oil company mad
deceived him. he honed everJ one of
those responsible for the deception
would be sent to the penite1 tiary
We have faint recollection 4o1 some
such a declaration BROTHER! Evans,
but it is evident that there has Deeh
change of heart. Joe and liis lol-
lowers are now making war On eha'
"fool LAWYER Davidson ;, hooo use he
is prosecuting the trusts nam4o' anu
Joe's only defense against tHe elai-
ges made is that he was de.eelNea.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31
The Death Roll.

Lester Shull, age 6 years, near
Waxahachie, March "a.
Jack Edmiston, age years,
WaXahachie, March s.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

cards OF thanks-all matter not
NEWS-will be charged for at the
rate Of 5 cents per line. Poetry at
double price.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

the suggestion, SO far as we are able
TO see it, is that unless thew stop
digging up 'old letters" there amt
gong to be any democratic voters
left
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

Soc ct tn UNI" Waxahachie min
eral water flows free for the thirsty.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31


While you are ''cussing" every
thing and everybody don't forget
that the things and individuals
"cussed" may be- just as essential to
the well-being Cof the people in gen
eral and the democratic party in par
ticular as yon, or the things repre-
scented by you. Be honest with your
self; play the game fair.-Waxaha-
chic Light. Why don everybody
look at the thing just that way? But
playing the game fair" is a thought
that don't seem to enter the minds
of many highly gifted people. The
idea seems to be to win at all haz-
ards regardless of the methods en-
ployed, or the wrongs that may be
inflicted upon others. But the demo-
cratic party will hold together all
right III Texas, even if the strain that
is now upon it shall grow much
greater than it is.-Fort Worth
Star.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

Entered at the WaYahachie Post
once as mail matter of the second
class.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31

Call a halt. There is ( 'oiie'nlns
else in Jim Lowery's think box be-
sides the organization ~ ou''ei
milk club. His paper, IioneS
Grove Signal, says: oH rum
your voice and shatter foui nerves
over the Bailey issue. pea III ihlnu
that the prohibition ilSue VIII oe-
co,,o -,oro,ou,+ in ffw weeks and
have continuous run 'oi Seoi anu
. half II will coll fo,r a new align
mont ond demand I full share of
vo,,r vital foroas ,, lin view of this
fact, and it is fs ~ ~ WIZ NC wen
for some people nc " 'uAiu the val
en- bieb +beS +bev can not climb over
| II -ban tho aoxf of re-alignment
comes
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-31
Pipe.CleAning

and repairing is one of our spec
ialties. Making elbows and joints
is another, We are expert plumb
ers in all branches and are noted
for doing good work thoroughly, in
a reasonable time, for a reasonable
price. We use only the best mate
rails and employ only the most re-
liable help. We should be pleased
if you will favor us with your next
plumbing job. You won't regret it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-22
leWis-Abbott.

quiet but impressive wedding was
Solcmnized at the residence of Rev.
c. G.. Mosher. II Weston street, last
evening, in which the contracting par
ties were Alfred V. Lewis of this city
and Miss Beatrice N. Abbott, late of
lNtigua, British West Indies, but who
reached Augusta Monday after q jour
ney Of about 2000 mile; that she might
realize the happy denouement of loves
young dream. The ceremony occurred
at 100 and was conducted by Mr.
MoSher, the full ring service being
used. The bride and groom We're at
tended by Archibald kcene, a relative
of the groom, and George Daniels. The
groom, who is also native of Antigua,
but has been in Augusta for some time,
is we'll known in town, especially in
athletic circles. and his friends will
unite in wishing him and his bride
many years of happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-22
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Sentences We're imposed in the York
s;1urcnic court Wednesday by JudS"
Cornish as follows: Joseph Calico OF
Wells. who was indicted on charge
of putting rocks for obstruction on the
Atlantic Shore Line car tracks at
Wells, 10 years in state prison. Walter
Kicker, York, rape on q 6-year-old
girl, Is years in State prison. John
Doe. alias DR.. Edwards, Biddeford,
larceny of jewelry, two years in State
prison. John Mccarthy. Saco. break
ing. entering and larceny, three years
State prison. Frank M. Lynds, Kit
terry, three indictments, breaking
switch signal lamp and target on q
Boston X Maine switch, two years at
State prison. Arthur A. Hubbard,
Kennebunk. burglary, two years at
State prison.
The Washington County Sunday
School Association at its annual meet
ing at Dennysville recently, elected
these officers: F. G. Hughes, presi
dent; Rev II. G. Bassler, l.. p. ThaX-
ter, Rev c. f.. Bromley. George b.
Bates, vice presidents: Rev. c. NJ.
Barton, George Corey, Mrs. Frances
Jcwett, d. w. Mlligan, Miss Addie
Smith, executive committee; \. c.
Bates, secretary; and George B. Bates
treasurer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-22

present to make the presentation speech
which Was responded TO by Mrs. Bird i'll
an appropriate way. Mrs. Eird was Miss
Gertrude Weeks, niece of Mrs. Asel Ward
land has Il wide circle of friends Special
music was rendered for the occasion by
Miss Ethel Bates and Mrs. Clarence
Richardson. Refreshments of coffee.
cocoa and cake were served. after which
the party retired TO their homes well
pleased with the social event.
Those WHO heard Miss Ethel Bates rlny
the autoharp and sing at the reception
Tuesday evening, will he pleased to learn
that she will sing next Sunday afternoon
at the rrcaching service at the Baptist
Church at &c.
Mrs. Addison Woodward is very sick.
Mrs. VIM. Barry is caring for her.
Mrs n. l.. Swift spent the d:N at G.
II. J.ovcioy's last week
Fiavius and Wayiand Wells went to
Arthur Smiloy'; last Sunday to see their
sister, Miss Stella Wells, who is working
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-22
COUNTY NEWS
KNOX.
SOUTH WARREN.

Henry Jones is home for a few days
from Monhegan, where he has employ
meat
Very little planting has been done in
this section so far.
Mrs. Burnham's school observed
Arbor day by making flower and vege-
table gardens on the school grounds.
Knox Pomona Grange was held
Thursday, May II with Good VIII
Grange at South Warren and a large
gathering was reported. A baked
bean supper was served of which 1877
visitors partook.
The alewivcs business is reported
as being unusually dali this season.
Nj. and MIS- ], Il. Spea~ were in
Roclland Friday afternoon.
The pupils Of the school held an
Saturday evening. The proceeds will
go towards the school library.
Irwin Spear lost his most valuable
COW Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ibra Ripley and
daughter, Josephine Of Rockiand were
guest of friends in this place Sunday.
WASHINGTON.
p. G.. Ingalls, is very i'll with peri
tonitis. DR.. Croker is attending him
and DR.. Jackson of Jefferson was call
cd in consultations
State Sunday School Missionary w.
+. Overlook and his assistant, j. Sa-
bne Clark, have just returned from a
trip up il .in1rusco@@in county
A town iafsi:n.- will be hold at . p.
NJ. Thur Gay, May rs. Everybody
should - sure to attend. At the an
nual town meeting it was voted unani-
mously to expend the State road money
in the south part Of the town but since
that time some have an idea they
would like it in another place.
Mrs. w. r. Overlook is very sick
with whooping cough She is attended
by DR.. CrColler
Charles Savage has recently pur-
chased two nice yoke of steers.
Evangelist p. r. Miller will preach
at the Razorville G. f. chapel next
Sunday forenoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. ]. NJ. King of Damariscotta is
the guest of Mrs. +. N Carver, 81
Western avenue, for few days.
Mayor and Mrs. Frederick w.
Plaisted left on Train Is yesterday af-
ternoon for Boston tor a short visit in
that city. They will return to Au-
gusta Saturday
Mrs. Frederick Hamlin and Miss
Hamlin, who had been in the city Cor
a day or two. left on train Ga yester-
day morning on their return to SPUR
rel Island, Boothbay harbor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-22
WEST DINER.

SPEARS CORNER.-The sermon
next Sabbath at the Free Baptist
church will be delivered by Albert
Smith of HalloWell.
G. Frank Brown has purchased a
pair of heavy. black horses.
Miss Laura Hall. teacher at the
Longfellow school. passed the Sabbath
at her home in Dresden.
The Misses Elsie and Laura Springer
passed Sunday with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. f. Springer.
w. Fl. Perry was caller at Charles
Arnold's on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-22

Associate Justice William Penn
Whitehouse Of this city, who is holding
court at Pennington, manages to cke
out little pleasure now and then, not
withstanding his judicial duties, fact
which is attested by a special dispatch
to the Thursday evening papers which
said that after adjournment of court
for the day Wednesday he went to
Clearwater pond and landed a three
Mound trout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-22

Augusta friends of Charles Holt OF
Millinocket, formerly of this city, Will
egret to learn that he was burned out
in a destructive fire which occurred
in that town Wednesday morning. The
fire started in Mr. Hollis barber SHOP
which was located in the Decker block
and the entire block was destroyed'
TIE building contained the postoffice'
three stores. the telephone exchange
Masonic hall. five offices and cigar
manufacturing establishment. The
aggregate loss was about $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-22
MAKING a Living,

requires the time, energy, ability and I'M
divided attention of man in these days of
com petition, and small margins Of pro-
fit. The man with a clear brain and sharp
intellect is Likely to succeed in business,
but if clouded by Drug using, Liquor
drinking, Cigarette smoking, each OF
which iinrairs mental and physical forces
of man. failure is sure to follow his en-
deavOrs.
1t is the duty of the sound. well man
under the laws of brotherhood to point
out the errors of his falling brother, and
direct him to the right path, and of the
disease of Inebriety is fastened upon Lin
he should take him to the Kecley Cure
and have him reclaimed to manhood and
restored to again enjoy the. viGor and
strength of his once normal condition
The man with weakened will power
caused by alcohol or drugs is not a fit
man to run business or embark in any
entcrprisinC involving capital or human
lite because he has not the ability OF
protecting either, therefore. ruin must
what better example is necessary or
more convincing to the average individ
ua! than to see some Of the best ability
snonsibe positions of trust and honor
who have become indulgents in stinu-
lants thinking they could hold their posi-
tions hy accomplishing their work under
toNication. and We're taken to the Kelley
Cure and restored to health ana strength,
and replaced to their former positions
wiser and more practicable men. The
lard is full of such instances which are
in evidence of the good of this worthy
Institution. What could he Of greater
Importance to the inebriate than the
Kelley Cure when he becomes ready to he
cured of his disease, over twenty-scvcr
years of experience has definitely settled
the in rortance of all the claims made by
us of the Kelley Treatment. The Maine
Kelley Institute is in Portland, Maine, at
Isl Congress street on Munjoy Hill
President Theodore Roosevelt says,
it is Of incalculable consequence to the
man himself that he should keep sober
consequence to his wife and children; for
it is a hard and cruel fact that in this
life OF ours the sins of the man are often
visited most heavily upon those whose
welfare should be lis one special care.
may 14d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-22

President Roberts of Colby College
delivered an address before the stu
dents of the Cony High school Thurs
day forenoon on the subject OF read
ing. the cultivation Of a taste Tor IT,
and the Importance of it. his main
point being that if a student cultivat-
ed a taste for reading he had in his
heart his own salvation for an educa-
ton. President Roberts spoke for
about an hour, and his address, which
3 proved most interesting. was nstened
to with the closest attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-22

Current Events Club will have its
annual Field day Tuesday, May 26.
The party will leave at A. M. on the
Islander for Bath, where they will
take the electrics for New Meadows
Inn for dinner. The return will be
over the same route. If stormy the
trip will be made the next pleasant
day A large party is planning for this
delightful outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-22

Friends of Walter Whitman Hendee,
who Is i'll at his home on Eastern ave-
nue., suffering from an attack of
typhoid fever, will be gratified to learn
that the fever is of mild form and
that he was reported yesterday to be
as comfortable as could be expected.