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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
Tho Popiniay.

The origin of the application 0: the
term ''popnjay" to a dude was as fol
lows: The popinjay was figure of a
Ejrd shot at for practice. The jay
rs decked with particolored feathers
suspended on pole. served as tar
get He whose ball or arrow brought
Gown the bird by cutting the string
by which 1t was hung received the
proud title Of Captain Popinjay for tae
rest Of the day and was escorted home
In triumph
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
Gard of Thanks.

| desire to extend heartfelt thanks
to the public in general and the fac
ulty and students of Trinity Univer-
sity in particular for the loyal sup
port and very liberal patronage ex-
tended me since I assumed charge
of the Hudson studio. More especially
do / wish to extend thanks for the
many kind words of appreciation and
commentator. Needless to say |
shall try to merit continuance of
same. Again thanking you, one and
all, | am very truly yours,
d51w12 ]. FRANK MONTGOMERY.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

r. II. Westmoreland, a rural mail
carrier out of Ennis, reports that the
flood in Trinity river brought
down four or five houses and land
ed them on Mr.. Bentley's farm near
Bristol 1t is not known where these
houses came from. One is nice
white cottage and probably came
from Dallas.
Agent ]. R. McMurray of the Tex
as Midland at Ennis said that his
people expect to get their trains over
the washout at the Trinity bridge by
Thursday.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
He Had Not FORGOTTEN.

Artist William NJ Chase told story
OF the eccentric Jimmy Whistler II
was at dinner party after all the
guests had been seated. when Chase
gently drew Whistler's attention to the
fact that he had forgotten his tie
Forgotten" shrieked Whistler. Moth.
Ing OF the kind. Why should | spoi,
the effect of a good linen collar, with
excellent lines. by sticking on foolish
little piece at tlimsy lawn"
And the dinner proceeded
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
hoy BLUE is PRODUCED.
Entertainment at Institute for Blind
Proves q Great Success.

Proves a Great Success.
Between 1000 and 1900 people as
sembled in the auditorium at the In
stitute for the Blind last night to
witness the operatti, boy Blue"
which was produced by some thirty
five or forty children of the Girls
Junior Chorus club, trained by Miss
Whitefield, the vocal teacher The
parts were well taken, and the sing
ing was delightful, reflecting credit
alike upon the blind students and the
teacher. Between acts the orchestra
of the Blind Institute played selec-
tions.-Austin Statesman.
Miss Whitefield is graduate of
the department of music at Trinity
University, and has many friends
here who will be glad to learn of her
success as a teacher.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

Baton Rouge, La, June 3.-Louis.
iana's representation of the sixta
delegates to the democratic natiQ
will probably be pledged to BrJ
according to the party leaders gathe
ed here today. The delegation will
elect national committeeman,
which position has been held by ex-
Governor Blanchard since the st.
Louis convention In 1904.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
Indeed! What is the matter?'
No End of Trees,

did your ancestors have family
tree. Mt. MaguireY
Family tree, is it, ma'am? One OF
me ANCESTORS controlled tn intire tim
Der privilege Of the garden of Eden
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
Meeting Begins Thursday Night.

]. Lea Cannon, chairman of the
executive committee for the Walton
meeting, received telegram from
Evangelist Walton today requesting
the announcement that the union
meeting would begin at the Meth
odist church Thursday night.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
Knights of Pythias Tonight.

Thursday night, June 4 is regular
meeting night of Stonewall Lodge
No. 13, X. of P. and an interesting
meeting will be held. There will be
rank work and election of officers
and other matters of Importance to
come before the lodge and ali mem
bers are urged to be present prompt
ly as work will begin at O'Clock
sharp. All visiting Knights are cor
daily invited to meet with us.
G. T. NALL, G. C.
CHAS. WALTERS, X. r. & s.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
Davis Day in New Orleans

New Orleans, June 3.-Davls day.
the centennial of the birthday of the
president of the Confederacy, was
celebrated with great enthusiasm by
the Confederate organizations of
New Orleans today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
Unfeeiing.

"Bilger eloped with his cook. the un.
feeling wretch,
well. | don't know. Why shouldn
he II he wanted TOP
But his wife was just going TO give
a dinner party. life.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
ERWIN < COOK
GENERAL CONTRACTORS AND
BUILDERS.-HOUS PLANS
A SPECIALITY

Manufacturers of planning mill
products of all kinds. A few days
more only for reduced prices on
house screens. Office at mill on
South Monroe street, near Katy
freight depot. S. w. Phone 400.
WAxAHACHIE planning MILL co
S. j. Erwin. Mgr-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

Mrs. Roy NJ. Farrar of Houston,
is visiting her parents, Rev and
Mrs. James Campbell
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

Miss Spivy of Lovelady, Houston
county, is visiting Mrs. j. C. Elem
ing on Brown street
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
A Pretty Sure Sian.

Mrs. Hoyle - believe that | am
growing old. Mrs. Boyle What gives
you that idea! Mrs. Hoyle-l am get
ting so that ! don't care to go to fu
nerals. Exchange.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

An Irish philosopher says It's a great
blessing tpat night comes on late in the
day when one is too tired to work
longer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

| work for your interest to give
you the best photos your money can
buy. Mrs. c. e. Jackson, Photogra-
pher. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

Today is the time. The Theatorium
is the place. Benefit of Daughters OF
the Confederacy. 81
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

In the philosophy of some men heav-
en- Is nothing but place where every
body will be able to buy cheap and sell
hi9h.-ChIcago Record Herald.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

We have June corn, large German
Millet. cane and alfalfa seeds. Waxa-
hachie Grain Co. s!
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

Phone H. A. Mcmillan at the Dali
ly Light office when you want any
kind of printing done The best work
guaranteed. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

Mrs. Mamie Fallace of Jackson
vile, Texas, is the guest of her sis
ter, Mrs w. X. Rudolph.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

W. G. McClain and family went to
Richardson this morning to visit rel
atiyes.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

FOR RENT-House at corner of JEFF
ferson and Monroe streets will be va
Gated about June 10 SIG per month,
including water and sewerage Apply
to j. w Martin 56pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

LOST-On lower Ennis road between
Waxahachie and Ray, Monday, coat
containing valuable papers. Reward
to finder if returned to 301 West
Franklin street. d51w19pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
.52lrdou..

"Yessir," I&ited waiter. 81 shall
be compelled 10 throw up my situation
here" u
Indeed! What is the matter?'
More thah can put up with. The
governor insists on my eating mush-
rooms in The presence of customers to
prove they are edible fungi."-London
Tit-Bits.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

Mrs. w. ]. Sims of Honey Grove
has been the guest of Mrs. Phil Ber-
tram on West Main street
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PERSONALS.


Miss Rannie Hamlet of Italy is
visiting Miss Maude Mcclellan.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

FOR RENTING rooms for light
housekeeping or one furnished room
for man and wife. Reference exchang-
ed. Address tx" care Daily Light. So
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

WANTED-Thep people who visit the
cemetery to read the signs when they
come in the gate; and to, also. hitch
their horses ia the cemetery park.
w. p. Shiplett. Sip
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

When you see chocolate candy
wrapped, you may know it is fresh.
Cozy Corner. 50
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WHEN you have a relative or friend
visiting you phone the Daily Light
Every item phoned or sent in is ap-
preciated by the management. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

There Will be no prayer meeting
at the Methodist church tonight on
account of the graduating exercises
at the High school building.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

REWARD OFFERED for anything
that's better or more up-to-date
than our printing. Both phones
I4S. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

PHONE H. A. MCMILLAN at the
Daily Light Office when you want
printing done of any kind. The best
work guaranteed. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

Miss BERTHE Curtin, who taught in
the Dallas public schools che past
year, has returned to her home in
Waxahachie.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS
for page and half-page ads for the
Weekly Enterprise should reach this
Office not later than Monday If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

CIGAR SALESMAN WANTED-Ex-
perience unnecessary. 500 per
month and expenses. Peerless Cigar
Co, Toledo, Ohio. 52pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

NOTICE. can sell you lumber at
@1S to s21 per m. delivered. House
bills a specially. F. L. Willis, Eddy,
Texas. 74pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

There will be no union choir prac-
tice Thursday night at the Metho-
dist church.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

FOR SALE--Young Jersey and Dur
ham COW, fresh in milk. Graham Ell
lott, 921 Washington street d55w5
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Central Presbyterian church will
meet at the church Thursday after
noon at O'Clock. All members urged
to be present.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

When you need a plumber, call
Bunkley, with F. S. Cronk Co. Both
phones S4 IL
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

CALV{E 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. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

FOR SALE-One rubber tired sur
rey, used eight months. A bargain.
N. w. Pierce, Waxahachie. So
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

Mrs. j. w. Caldwell went to En-.
mis- this morning to attend the fun
eral OF Mr. and Mrs. J. P Boren'
little son at that place
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

FINE COVERS for fine umbrellas a
specially at Arthur Mackoy's Shop
No. 212 East Main street. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

Miss Winnie Hurlburt of Lancas-
ter, who has been guest of Miss
Walcott since Saturday night, re-
turned home this morning.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

The Waxahachie Music club will
have called meeting at the Sims
Library Thursday afternoon at 4:3O.
1t is very important that all mem
bers be present to decide on a course
of study for next year. 81
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03
LOCAL NEWS.

$~~~~v~
LOCAL NEWS.
Montgomery, photographer. tt
See that good picture at the En-
pire. 81
F. S. Cronk Il Co, ser roofing
cheap. If
Plenty of red garden hose at F. S.
Cronk Co. If
A new and up-to-date song tonight
at the Empire. 81
Get the wrapped candy. 1t is fresh
Forbis & Williams. Sd
Good stove wood. cord wood and
blocks at Waxahachie Grain Co. -65
Eighteen rolls OF toilet paper aad
holder for 81 at r. S. Cronk Co tt
Buy your pumps from F. S. Cronk
Co. All kinds. Prices way" down. If
Buy your floor oil from F. S.
Cronk Co., and keep down the dust.
We have car corn, bran, chops and
new prairie hay. Waxahschie Grain
Co. "a
MI Ill =
a Curlin's fountain and see what you
get. SO
Don't forget today is benefit day
at the Theatorium. Loosen up and
come out 81
When you need a plumber, call
Bunkley, with F. S. Cronk Co. Both
phones "a. tt
There will be no union choir prac-
tice Thursday night at the Metho-
dist church.
When you see chocolate candy
wrapped, you may know it is fresh.
Cozy Corner 81
Today is the time. The Theatorium
is the place. Benefit of Daughters of
the Confederacy 81
We have June corn, large German
Millet, cane and alfalfa seeds Waxa-
hachie Grain Co. SIS
| work for your interest to give
you the best photos your money can
buy Mrs. G. E. Jackson, Photogra-
Dher If
Phone H. A. Mcmillan at the Dali
ly Light office when you want any
kind of printing done The best work
guaranteed. tt
There will be no prayer meeting
at the Methodist church tonight on
account of the graduating exercises
at the High school building.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Central Presbyterian church will
meet at the church Thursday after
noon at 4 o'clock. All members urged
to be present
The Waxahachie Music club will
have called meeting at the Sims
library Thursday afternoon at 4:30.
It is very important that all mem
oers be present to decide on a course
IF study for next year. 81
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

STENOGRAPHER: Miss Fora Tay-
Tor, Office with G. =. Groce. Citizens
Bank Building. oktf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

Mr.. E. P. Killebrew and daughter
Mrs. c. l.. Baker, who spent several
months in Waxahachie. left this
morning for their home at Chilli
cothe.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

WAXAHACHIE Hot Mineral water
delivered daily. B. S. McCourt. old
phone 461. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

FOR SALE--New Century Typewrit
er; good machine. Price $29.9S. T.
H. Barrow. "a
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No. 81 leaves week days $3.50 m
No. % leaves Sundays 1915 a m
Northbound.
No % leaves week days 200 m
No. % leaves Sundays ..12:35 D m
n<>% = 80 . @>~>> 80
= WANT COLUMN. .
5000 >>>>>
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tonight or
Thursday. Max go; Min. IA.
ORDERS TAKEN at the Daily Light
office for engraved calling cards. If
FOR RENT - Two three room
houses near public school. See N. J.
Thomas. tt
r. D. McCOMBS. Fire, Life, Accident
Tornado, Plate Glass and Live Stock
Insurance. tt
FOR SALE-New Century Typewrit-
er; good machine. Price $29.9S. T.
H. Barrow. 81
WAXAHACHIE Hot Mineral water
delivered daily. b. S. McCourt, old
phone 461. tt
STENOGRAPHER: Miss Fora Tay-
Tor, Office with G. =. Groce, Citizens
Bank Building. oktf
FINE COVERS for fine umbrellas
specially at Arthur Mackoy's Shop,
No 212 East Main street. If
FOR SALE-One rubber tired sur
rey, used eight months. A bargain,
N. w. Pierce, Waxahachie. So
FOR SALE-Young Jersey and Dur
ham COW, fresh in milk Graham Ell
lott. 921 Washington street. d55w5
REWARD OFFERED for anything
that's better or more up-to-date
than our printing. Both phones
I4S tt
NOTICE. can sell you lumber at
21S to s21 per M. delivered. House
bills a specially. F. L. Willis, Eddy.
Texas. 74pd |
CIGAR SALESMAN WANTED-Ex- |
month and expenses. Peerless Cigar |
Co., Toledo, Ohio, 52pd |
PHONE H. A. MCMILLAN at the
Daily Light Office when you want
printing done of any kind. The best
work guaranteed. If
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS
for page and half-page ads for the
Weekly Enterprise should reach this
office not later than Monday. If
WHEN you have relative or friend |
visiting you phone the Daily Light. !
Every item phoned or sent in is ap-
preciated by the management. If |
FOR RENT-Two rooms for light /
housekeeping or one furnished room |
for man and wife. Reference exchang- |
ed. Address tx" care Daily Light. So |
FOR RENT-House at corner of JEFF |
ferson and Monroe streets will be va
Gated about June 10. SIG per month, |
including water and sewerage. Apply /
to j. w. Martin. 56pd !
WANTED-The people who visit the !
cemetery to read the signs when they |
come in the gate; and to, also, hitch |
their horses ia the cemetery park.
w. P. Shiplett. Sip |
LOST-On lower Ennis road between |
Waxahachie and Ray, Monday, coat
containing valuable papers. Reward |
to finder if returned to 301 West |
Franklin street. d51w19pd |
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. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-03

Don't forget today is benefit day
at the Theatorium. Loosen up and
come out. 81
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r. D. McCOMBS, Fire, Life, Accident
Tornado, Plate Glass and Live Stock
Insurance. tt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION,
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
THREE.EYE LEAGUE.

Rock Island, a; Decatur. 1. =
Clinton. 1; Springfield, 0 10 In
rings).
Dubuque, 6 Bloomington, 1.
Cedar Rapids, 2; Peoria, 1,
NATIONAL LEAGUE. =
Chicago.0; New York, "a. ao1
Pittsburg q; Boston. 5a10 in1ings)
Cincinnati, s. Brooklyn 2.
st. Louis Philad eiphia; RAIN
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Boston, 8; Chicago, 2
Washington, 8 Cleveland, 2.
New York, 2; St.Iouis, Z. @
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Columbus, 8; Toledo, O.
Louisville, A.; indianapolis, 9,
st. Paul, 5; Milwaukee, s.
Minneapolis. /: Kansas City, o. =
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Sioux City, 5; Des Moines, L.
Denver, 8; Lincoln. 2 (12 innings)
Pueblo, 7-7, Ornahas 1876,
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
South Bend, L; Grand Rapids, 0.
Fort Wayne. 2: Dayton. 5.
Terre Haute. IL; Evansville, 2.
| GAINESVILLE, A; Wheeling, 2.
Observation-Disclosures LEAGUE.
Oshkosh, 5; Rockford, 0.
Wausau, Q; Madison, 8.
Fond du Lac, 5; FTeeport7
Green Bay, 1; La Crosse, Z.
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
Keokuk-Waterioo, rain.
Burlington.Ke wet grounds.
Quincy, o; .Ottunlwa, s.
jacksonville Oskaloo rain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28
With Ball Players

The Senators are here today for the
irst time this year and will disport
themselves twice at the Island City
park, weather permitting.
Belden Hill has released Pitchers
Robard and Lindley and Infielder Null
lin. Mullin has been succeeded on
first by Rollo Brown.
Pitcher Candy, formerly with the
st. Louis Cardinals, has jointed
Springfield and may be used for the
first time against the Islanders.
The Cedar Rapids papers still fail
to print the times at bat in their box
scores. The omission makes it i'm
possible to get, at a players batting
average.
1t has not yet been decided whether
the Peoria game for Memorial day
will be transferred to Springfield.
While the Illinois river is going down
the Lake View park is still in bad
condition.
Ehrhorn, the Rock Island boy, fis-
ured, prominently in the winning OF
game for Chicago university from
Illinois university yesterday, playing
left field and getting a hit and two
runs. This was the first victory OF
the Maroons over the state university
team in three years.
Harry Swacina is out of the game
at Pittsburg because of an injury to
a tendon in recent game against
Brooklyn. He thought little of the
matter till he tainted in the clut
house while dressing and was ordered
sent to hospital. He may be out O
the game several weeks. He has beer
| hitting about $50 clip this spring
| considerably better than any of the
other Three-Eye league recruits tina
have gone to faster company, and hi:
work on first has been entirely salts
factory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28


Bases on balls-Off Lundin, /; off
Bittrolff, 1. Three base hit-Jeffries.
Struck out-By Lundin, A; by Bittrolff,
3. Stolen base-Berger. Sacrifice
hits-Murphy CD, Tenant, Double
play-Prout to Moore to. Tennant.
Time-1:40 Umpire-Setley.
Fox Is Foxy.
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 2S.-Fox
pitched the better game. The Rabbits
lfielded poorly, but the errors Were
not. costly in the seventh, when q
bump, single and an error gave the
visitors their only run. Score:
lc,nn % % A rI1ac ID IL ID u