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/. O. O. F.. Encampment.

There will be a special meeting of
Waxahachie Encampment No. At,
l. 0. o. F. Saturday night, Feb. Is,
for the purpose of comforting the
three encampment degrees upon a
large class of candidates. Visitors
from other encampments will be
present and royal good time is
promised all who are in attendance.
1t is desired that all members who
can will be on hand promptly at
1880.
LEM T. WRAY, C.P.
w. r. ROBERTS, Scribe.
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Compulsorx Education.

II never thought him very bright.
but he certainly has a splendid educa
ton"
well, you see, he lost one OF his
legs, and he couldn't go into athletics.
SO lie just had to study at college
Houston Post.
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Died of Lion Bites.

Texarkana, Texas, Feb. IL
Pearl Roberts, the young man who
was SO f,,ghtfully torn and mangled
by a couple of African lions In this
city, died eari; yesterday morning
from the effects 60 his injuries.
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Tho Hard Part.

How is your son getting on in his
new position?"
First ratev' answered Farmer
Dobbs He knows more about the
business now than his employer does.
All he has to do now Is to convince his
employer Express.
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Too Much Port.

Captain Ito the man at the wheel
Another point a-port, quartermaster.
Lady Observation-Disclosures gracious,
That's the second pint Of port he has
called for within few minutes! How
those captains drink! = London Tele
1raph
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REVENGE.

1T took you an awfully long time to
pull that fellows TOOTH" said the as
sistant
"Yes." answered the dentist grimly.
HE married the girl loved!"
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nA Eternal nn.

1t is as foolish to attempt to stop
tipping as to oppose the ocean tide.
Tips will never be suppressed The
word may be changed. but the thing
will not disappear. 1t u 70 human to
be senerous.-Paris Journal.
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MULES WANTED-From IA IL
hands and up, to s years old.
Bring them to the barn of the Ellis
County Loan & Commission Co. Will
be in Waxahachie until Saturday
night, February Is. c. O. Rominger.
270
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The worst whipping 4 bully ever
gets II from some man who doesn't
want to hght.-Chics 90 News.
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AT THE THEATRE.
List of Attractions.

Feb. 15-Dr Tolten, Humorous
lecturer from Mississippi.
FEB. Nv b. Patton.
Feb. pal H. Wilson.
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CALVIN BROS, are prepared to at
tend to your wants when they are
in the gents furnishing line. Clean
ing, pressing and repairing receive
their careful attention and satisfac-
ton is always guaranteed. Phone
them and see. s~--- tt
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The Wronq Nell.

Nell Is a girl who lives up on Capt.
tol hill. On Mondays II woman comes
to NelFs house to wash clothes. The
woman's name Is Nell too. One Mon
day Nell the girl. was in the sitting
room reading when the telephone rang
Nell, the washerwoman. answered the
ring. Nell. the girl, then heard Nell
the washerwoman, say:
yes, this Is Nell.'
Silence.
"How's that|'
Silence.
What! Am mad because you
kissed me last night? Look here man.
you're too fresh. Who are you any
way? I never kissed
Just then the telephone receiver was
wildly snatched from her hand. Nell.
the girl, blushing furiously. had grab
bed it. She hung 1t on the hook.
HE wanted me-" she said. HE al
wars tries to tease me that way. IL
never kissed him In my life"
AS she disappeared up the stairs the
washerwoman smiled and said:
That's a big one. denver Post
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FOR SALE-The following articles
Of furniture will be sold cheap for
cash: One Windsor Folding bed; one
combination table and wash stand;
one willow parlor set, C pieces);
one bed room set, CO pieces); one
oak table, one marble top table; one
dining table; six dining chairs; two
rocking chairs; one cupboard; one
folding leaf table; one kitchen table;
one bed spring. Apply on the prem
ises, 327 West Main street, or to
Ed Oldham, at Oldham Hdw. Co. tt
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WANT you to know that l have just
received three cars of fancy lump
McAlester coal. | am prepared for
cold weather as we'll as a coal strike,
both being anticipated D. H.
Thompson 283
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OUR OBJECT is to clean and press
your clothes to suit you. We guar
antee our work to be as good as the
best. Red Front Tailor Shop on Col
lege street. If
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PHONE H. A. MCMILLAN at the
Daily Light office when you want
printing done of any kind. The best
work guaranteed. If
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FOR SALE-Fifty tons good green
alfalfa. Will deliver anywhere in
city Ellis County Loan & Commits
sion Co. tt
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WANT you to know that l have just
received 1000 pounds alfalfa seed,
500 Turkestan, 500 imported and
1000 native. D. H. Thompson 272
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WANTED-Every candidate in Ell
lis county to call and give US an or
der for cards. Enterprise Publishing
Co, tt
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FOR SALE-Eggs for Matching,
Rhode Island Reds, Is for $1.00. P.
F. Davenport, 408 Water street. tt
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WANTED-Your clothes to clean
and press. Thee Farley, 10 West
Main street. tt
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
EYES ON REINSTATEMENT.
Employees who Quit for Politics
VIII Be Watched.

A new question as 10 the construction
Of the Civil Service rules and regulations
forbidding government employees partici-
pating in politics has arisen.
Il was precipitated by the resignation
OF the private secretary OF Secretary
S,raus and one or two other Civil Serv-
ice employees 10 engage in active cam
Paigu work. Yesterday announcement
was made that Henry Camp, Of Connecti-
cut, a Post-office Department empIoye.
had resigned temporarily TO look after
the work Of sending home to vote Re
publicans who are employed In the de-
partmeuts.
The Civil Service Commissioners are
not willing to express an opinion on a
ease that is hypothetical, but they inti-
mated strongly that civil service en-
ployes could not rid themselves Of their
responsibility by merely dropping out OF
the service for q few weeks. doing p0-
litical work assigned 70 them. and then
re-eutsrinC the service after the election
under the rules which makes them eligf-
bic for reinstatement at any time within
one year after their voluntary separation
from the service All such persons say
the commissioner. viii have 10 apply to
the commission for reinstatement. and
their applications viii be subjected to the
most rigid examination
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
NEGRO HIDING UNDER BED.
Intruder Caught and PummeIed by
John 4. Hyder.

Startled by sounds in his room at an
early hour this morning. John A. Hyder.
proprietor OF a pool-roOm in Seventh
street northwest. made a hurried investi-
cation, and discovered a buriy negro hid
ing under the bed
SEEKING a cane, Hyder pUs.zr'eled the
intruder before he could rise 10 his feet.
and after severely bruislng him about the
head and body. took razor from his
coat
In the melee that followed the dusly
burglar made his getaway. and had not
been apprehended at an early hour this
morning. A derby hat and Chinese
laundry ticket were left behind by the
man.
Hyder had just returned home after
closing his place Of business, and because
there was no one in the house put on
his bedtime until ! O'Clock He told the
police his UnwelcoTne visitor was about
six feet tail and weighed about 80
pounds.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02

tons OF the different States was indicated
by cards placed here and there beside the
seats There were numerous greetings
and renewals OF Old friendships among
them, many Of whom had not met since
they became separated during or at the
close Of the Spanish-American war.
The youthful appearance Of the vet
erans, compared with what one IS accus-
toned to see at gatherings OF the c. A
R, was generally commented upon Com
mander-in-chief hale reminded the dele
gates that the welcome OF the State Of
Massachusetts. the city Of Boston. and
the United States was rendered last night
at the banquet
Battle ship on Programme.
The Navy Department has ordered the
United States battle ship Mississippi to
Boston 10 take part in the festivities OF
the Spanish-American war veterans
The veterans have been very anxious
for the presence OF a battle ship IN the
harbor this week. a few days ago 1t
was reported that Assistant Secretary
Newberry would not be able TO send a
ship 70 Boston, and the news was not
pleasant TO the veterans.
The change OF programme is due TO a
suggestion from President Roosevelt. who
considers the veterans. OF which he IS
one. entitled to the honor OF the attend
ance Of a war ship during their encamp-
Ueur
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
YIRGINIAPOLIIICS ARELIYELY
Fall Campaign to Be Marked by
Sharp Contests.
Democrats Want Bryan for Several
Speeches After Georgia Tour
Is Ended.
spesaI . ne ws.ssnE.cn H.

SPECIAL % ne wsshington Head
Richmond, Va. Sept Judge william
Hodges Mann. OF Nottaway; Harry St
George Tucker. OF Sraunt0n. and Henry
c. Stuart. OF Russell, are 20 be three OF
the speakers at Lake Side Park on Mon
day next. when the campaign will be
formally opened. This is 10 be Labor
Day in Richmond All Of the State and
city Offices viii be closed. and everybody
will have a holiday The three candi-
dates for the governorshfp have accepted
invitations te address the meeting
State headquarters Of the Democratic
party viii for the present be in the Mu-
tual Building. Secretary Braaaman is
now receiving reports from all the
counties in the State and compiling the
committees to have charge Of the cam
paign-
Some Democrats say that Congressman
E ". Saunders Will have a fight on his
hands this fall. The Republicans have
nomirated Senator John N, Parsons, Of
Grayson. and are preparing 10 make a
great fight. II is known that Republican
State Chairman c. Bascomb Slemp IS anx-
ioUs % have the scalp Of Congressman
Saunders. a concerted effort IS 70 be
made 10 wrest this district from the Dem
ocrats in return for the efforts the Demo
crats are making to defeat Slemp in the
Ninth. At the last session Of the general
assembly, Floyd County was eliminated
from the Fifth and placed IN the Sixth
district. the latter having such a great
majority that it could easily carry the
burden The Republicans declare they
have reason 10 believe they will redeem
the district
Bryau-K -Kern-Byars clubs have been
formed in every county and in almost
every town and village IN the Ninth dis
triCt- J. Floyd Byars. the Democrat nom
inee for Congress. is preparing TO make
the most aggressive campsig ign since the
memorable Waiker-Rhea. contests The
district committee IS headed by r. Tate
Irwin. Of Big Stone Gap. an astute and
aggressive politician
ByaTs has challenged Slemp to meet him
on the stump in all the fourteen counties
Of the district II fs commonly reported
that Slemp has a campaign fund OF IS.
COO. collected from the office-hoIders of
Virginia. He has already called for speak
ers- Il IS probable that Uncle Joe" Can
non viii again be sent 20 the doubtful
Virginia district
formed throughout the commonwealth.
An effort is being made TO induce Bryan
TO stop over in Virginia and make several
speeches on his return from his Georgia
tour
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
NAVAL BIDS OPENED.
Proposals for Ten Destroyers and
Three CoIIiers.

Proposals for Ten DeEtroyers and
Three Golfers.
Practically every saipbuuding company
OF the Atlantic coast submitted bids 10
the Navy Department yesterday for fur
nishIrE the three naval golfers and the
ten t0rpedO-bOar destr0yers appropriated
for by Congress at its last session
SIX concerns submitted proposals for
the destroyers. while four shipbulIdi7E
companies offered % build the golfers
Bidding was lively. especially for the de-
stroye-s.
The torpedo destroye-s are TO cost not
more than $4,000 each.
The GOLFERS maximum cost Is So on5
each The bids were opened at the Navy
Department
on price alone the Newport News Ship
building and Dry Dock Company. Of New
port News, Va. was the lowest bidder
fC- the destroyers. TGis company offered
20 build two boats having G speed Of 2sl
knots in rweury-foEr months. for Sd21 90
each
All the bids f0- destroyers were within
TIE maximum l.-lit Of tll app-opria ton
by Congress
II was the second opening of bids for
furnishing the three naval c0lIiers, the
first BIDS. opened On July l. being reject
ed as uusatisfactory- The lowest bidder
for the c0lliers was the Maryland Steel
Company. which offered To build accord
iuE 20 the department plans a vessel of
= knots speed for S4sl ol. TWO such yes
sels for $500 each, and three for Sf7e.-
co each
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
POLICE PUZZLED OYER TRUNK
Mysterious Find Is Probed IN Ninth
Precinct.
Found in Vacant Lot After Being Ran
sacked by Negro, Who Evil
IDENTIFY Stole 1t

A trunk mystery, minus the sore Of the
famous New York tragedy. baf1ed the
police Of the Ninth precinct last night
Precinct detectives and blue-Coated pa
rroInen worked hours in an unsuccessful
probe for elusive facts after the finding
OF ths trunk.
About dusk Monday night a negro was
seen 10 wheel a trunk IN an iron wheel
barrow 10 a vacant lot in rear Of II
Seventh street northeast The man was
seen by Mrs E. A Barker, OF 12I Sew
enth street. but she Is unable 10 furnish
the police with a description
Mrs. Barker did not see the negro leave
the lot and paid little attention to the
Incident until she vas questioned by the
police Abou $50 O'Clock last night a
patrolmaa discovered the trunk. and after
making an examination reported his find
20 headquarters.
The trunk had been broken open and
ransacked. On one end was painted the
name Of Mrs. NJ. E Escavariue and the
number 551S76. written in chalk Mamie
FIemming % North Chelsea avenue" was
in paint on the other end Of the trunk.
Near by was found a satcheL, on which
was the name''welsey D. Smith. I22 Fifth
street southeast" The police were IN
able TO locate Nj Smith. Inquiry was
made at the Union Station concerning a
lost trunk. but none among the missing
At the station fitted the description OF the
trunk found in the vacant lot.
The interior OF the trunk was carefully
examined for traces Of blood stains Ac-
cording to the police. none was found
When questioned concerning the peculiar
find. the police officials said nothing could
be learned until detectives completed their
Investigation.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
ALARMED FOR SCOTT
Friends Fear Fight May
Have Serious Results.
UNDER 4 PHYSICIANS CARE
West Virginia Senator Affected by
shock, While Former Representa-
with Him, Has BristIe Jp-Friends
Booming Him as an Opponent.
SRA % Ne 49, Hszls.

spec-al 70 Tie wasbington Head
Wheeling. W Va. Sept Under the
care OF 9 physician. his friends fearing
that the shock viii seriously impair his
health. United States Senator y. B. Scott
IS confined 20 his apartments in the STRAIT
ford Springs Hotel. at Woodlawn, a sub
u-b. as q result OF his fsticuT yesterday
with s. G. Smith, a Republican political
leader.
Senator Scott IS being censured by
friends Of Smith for declining 10 accept
an explanation OF statement made by
Smith az a recent Republican committee
meeting at ParkersbUrE- Some OF his
friends are trying 70 meet smith and his
political friends IN a peace conferences,
but Smith has positively refused 10 enter
tain any such Invitation Smith is not
free n discussing the fight, but declares
thar he did no more than any other self
respecting man would have done
Would Whip EIkins.
After the encounter Smith told Senator
Scott 10 bring on EIkins. and he would
administer the same dose I an not
afraid OF them an said he When Sen
at0rs are given leave 70 call people liars
al VIII. then I an willing 10 take OF ny
coat Scott misunderstood my statements.
I tried 10 offer an explanation. but he
would lot listen 10 IL"
No similar affair has caused such com
nent ii West Virginia in years. and
many leaders say that it VIII have great
effect toward changing tas political nap
Of the State Tonight prominent Re
publicaus are said 20 be discussing the
placing Of Smith in the race against
Scott for the Sanatorship. claiming that
he would prove a Formidable opponent
Il is said that friends and supporters OF
Robert HazleCJ. who has been spoken OF
as the opponent Of Scott. viii change
front for Scotts enemy The bitterness
between the two men has extended among
Their friends, whose influence in the Re
publican ranks Is great and the Demo
Gratis throughout The State ara smiling
among themselves
Since the placing OF Two Republican
tickets fl the ds!G in the STATE. Scott has
been supporting Swisher and Smith has
been a supporter OF Scherr- both through
personal influence and newspapers
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
OPEN FIFTH REUNION
Veterans of Spanish War
Meet in Boston,
258 ANSWER THE ROLL CALL
Commander-in-chie Scott Presfdes.
and the Battle ship Mississippi
VIII Take Part in the Festivities
which Center in Historic FaneuiI
Han, Cradle of the Republic.

Boston, Sept. The fifth national en-
campment OF the United Spanish War
Veterans opened in Faneuil Hall at 10
o'clock to-day. \ most impressive salute
TO the national colors was the first part
Of the proceedings. after the encampment
had been opened by Maj. Walter Scott
Hale. Of California, comraander-in-chief
OF the organization
Chaplain W s Rainey. Of the battle
ship Mississippi. offered prayer. The roll
caH OF national officers and delegates was
then begun, IS officers and 255 delegates
responding. according 20 the report Of
the committee on credentials. out Of 555
entitled 10 seats in the encampmeEt The
galleries were crowded with veterans
On the floor the location Of the deiega-
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
PR0HIBITI0NISTS MEET.
New York Party May IndOrse Hughes
for Governor

New York Party May IndOrse Hughes
for Governor.
Syracuse, y Y Sept with head
quarters at the St Cloud Hotel. not a
temperance place. the Prohibition State
convention was opened to-day at the Al
hambra. and Immediately a fight was on
for the nomination OF Charles Z. Hughes
for governor
Mention OF the governors name
brought forth cheers from his support
ers- Niagara County and part OF the
Oswego delegation. with State Chair
man c. E. Pitts and some others are
strong for Hughes. and said he would
undoubtedly De nominated
i the Prohibition party should indorse
Hughes. and he should DE nominated. by
the Republicans. the votes would be
counted as Republican votes. and this
might result IN wiping the Prohibition
party of the Official ballot.
The boom for H. A. Hudson. OF this
city, for governor, gained headway this
morning. but the Rev George StockweU.
q Fort Plain IS also strong
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
NAVAL QUESTION DEBATED.
George Washington Congress Argues
BattIe-shIp Construction.

whether the United States shall con-
sTruct four or two battle ships every
two years. was the question OF debate
before the George Washington Congress
last night AZ University Hall
H. II sullivan. OF Virginia. opened the
argument foT the Affirmative. while r R
Fravei or Virginia. spoke for the mega
tive Following the cIeriug Of the bill
20 build four battle ships by 1Ir- Sullivan
and the opposing Of It by Mr.. Fravel. a
general debate was gone into Each mem
ber Of the congress was allowed three
minutes n which 20 discuss the bill
John OberIin. Of Maryland. Robert L
Holmes. Of Missouri. Paca OberIin. OF
Virginia. and g. = Pillow. Of Virginia.
spoke for the Affirmative. J. Durham. Of
Nebraska; John Jensen. Of Utah. W F.
Skinner. Of Virginia. Frank NcClennon.
OF South Dakota. Howard Stuu. OF Penn
syIvania. and Frank AItizer. Of Ken
tucIy. argued against the bill
Frank Pollock Of West Virginia offer
ed an amendment TO the bill. calling
for the construction Of two battle ships
instead Of four. The bill as amended
was passed
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS.
LynchburS Va9 ReOrEanizes City
CounciI-InStaI Former President

LynchbUrg. Va. Sept The two
branches OF the city council reorganlzsd
this afternoon, the board Of aldermen re-
eleoting Dr. E A Craighiu president. 70
succeed himself. for the coming two
years. and the common council choosing
p 6 Cosby president. 10 succeed J. X
NliiiGn-s who did not run for reelection
last spring
This afternoon the branches met II
joint session and reelected the following
ofllcers, 1ew OF them having opposition
City clerk and auditor. John II Otey.
city collector Thomas y Davis city en-
gineer, Harry L Shaner. superinter6e-t
OF water works, ". G. y. Randolph. 5--
registrar OF water works. T. ". Green.
weight master. J. G. ApDersou- superiu-
tendent Of market, = W Laukf0rd- city
electrician. " L Kent president board
Of health, Dr. E BarksGale. city attor-
ney. y G Manson. superintendent OF
parks. r c. Driver
New members were also added 70 the
various broads which conduct different
departments OF the city
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
CAUGHT IN VIRGINIA.
r. H Partridge, Recently Indicated, I
Charged with Fraud

r. H Partridge, ReceatIy Indicated, Is
Charged with Fraud
Living IN seclUsioa II a one-room shack
with his wife and mother, near the little
settlement of Broad Run, Va. Robert H
Partridge, alleged promoter Of an in
mense fraud. and charged with obtain
Ing $500 under false pretsnses from Rev.
Father Eugene A Hannah, was arrested
yesterday afternoon.
Partridge was busiIy engaged in cb0D-
ping wood when Defective Mullen. Of 1-e
Central OEce- and Sheriff Hamilton. OF
Fauquie- County. approached and pre-
seuted a warrant
Accompanied by Detective Mullen and
Sheriff Hamilton, Partridge drove 10 War
-sntou, Va. about twelve miles. where he
was released by Judge E 5. Turner. Of
the FauqUier County Circuit Court. under
5000 bond. awaiting requ5zittorl popers.
According 70 the police. Partridge sold
5000 worth OF worthless stock IN the
National Lumber Company TO Rev. Faith
er Hannan on August 19. 1915.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
TEACHERS ARE ADDRESSED.
Second Day of Montgomery Institute
Opens AusBic5OusIy.
= . = - =.

I-47l--- 10 me N fi-sllll--ll E5rz41-
Rockville. hid. Sept The second
days proceedings Of the MONTGOMERY
County Teachers Institute we're one7ed
with music by the Ionic Quartet. followed
by prayer, offered 10y Dr. Thomas :
Packard. Of Christ Episcopal Church.
During the day addresses were delivered
by Mss Florence P. Snyder. Miss Sarah
z Richmond, and DIS. Edmund D. Muir
dzugh. Charles B. Gilbert and George II
Twitu1yer- Hon Blair Lee was down for
an address. but was unable to be pres
ent
At the evening session Dr. Charles B
Gilbert delivered mastery lecture on
Macbeth which was heard bv an an
preciative audience that filed the courr
hall
a very large majority Of the assembled
teachers are women. and the town Is in
complete possession Of about 100 cap-fy-ar-
ing school marms- who have set ali
Rockville bachelors hearts a-fIutter.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
Hurt by Runaway Horse.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Suffolk Va Sept L-Nr and Mrs.
Charles II Carey and Mrs Joseph WaiIe
were badly hurt in a runaway accident
last evening The horse. driven by Mrs
Waile. ran away. dashing into the team
driven by Carey.