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The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
SkY-PIERCER APPROVED
Equitable May Erect 62-Story Build.
 Ing, Snys New York City

h'E' N'hfN A''N 'Ih Ni'is
 New York, Aug. 6.-The building de- partment, to-day officially approved tho plans for the proposed st0,000,O0o sixty two story office building designed for the Equitable Life Assurance society to replace It's present building on Broadway. The plans were filed with the department on June 29 last, by the firm of D. H. Burnham and company. Chicago architects. The building "a designed to cover the Broadway block bounded by Nassau, Pine and Cedar streets. Although the plans have been approved it Is still very doubtful lt the giant skyscraper will ever bc erected by the Equitable, for contro- versy has arisen over the advl7ablllty of such move
 The officials of the society have just issued a statement to the effect that they have not yet come to any definite decision regarding the new building When the intention of putting up the structure was recently announced, z evoked much criticism on the part of policyholders, who objected 10 the ex. penditure which 1t would entail.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
Andrews Family Reunion.

Naugatuck, Aug e.--The twenty-hrst annual reunion of the Andrews family was held at the home of c, W. Andrews on Andrews mountain today. Sixty eight members of the family coming from Indiana, New York, Waterbury and New Haven, were present. The only death that has occurred during the year in the family was that oi Frank S. Andrew of New Haven The officers elected for the ensuing year are. Prseident Charles P Walker New Haven; secretary, Dr. " Harts' horn, and treasurer, H. L. Andrews ol New Haven
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
q AND MY PEOPLE"
Mourn the Loss of 2eppelin's Con.
 qnering Ship, Says Kaiser.

Friedrichshafln, Aug 6.-The kaiser today telegraphed to Count Zeppelin this message on the destruction of his airship,
 T hear to my most sincere regret, that your balloon has been destroyed by thunderstorm, l express to you in this extremely unfortunate mIshap my heartest sympathy the more so because I and the whole of Germany believed we had every reason to be able to congratulate you on the glorious conclusion of your epoch making achievement. Nevertheless, the suc- cess which was attained must be most highly appreciated and must console you for the misfortune you experl- enced.'
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
REBUILDING BERNIE
Temporary Wooden Structures Must
 Be Replaced With Brick,

Vancouver, B C., Aug, 6.-There were no new developments In the fire sit nation at Elk Valley today. Condi- tions are gradually improving and peo- pie are returning to the scene of their former homes Permits are being granted at Fernie to erect temporary wooden buildings to be replaced with brick In ten months, People ale being supplied with all necessities and san itary conditions are good The forest fire is diminishing and is now not near any settlement.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
ASSAULTS WIFE, THEN OFFICER.

An assault on his wife resulted In the issuance of warrant for the ar rest of George EerFer yesterdav and when officer C'oonan started to serve the warrant Snrger haca me ra m bnncti l. ous and wanted lo fight him He led off with the hrsl blow but Coopa a dropped his liitle stock on his anatomy and thai settled matters. Berger is now charged with breach of the peace and resistance to an officer.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
CASTRO MORE LENIENT.

Wlllemstad, Curacao Aug, S.-The Dutch steamship Prince Willem II ar- rived here today from Demerara. She stopped on her way up at Csrupano, Venezuela, The port authorities dld not prevent her entrance or having tse ordinary communication with the shore. This is a departure from the previous attitude of Venezuelan officials.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
Zet Bound Over.

Rockville, Aug. e.-without the least sign of emotion or the tremor of muscle, John zet, the farmer who killed his wife and granddaughter on Tuesday stood at the prisoners bar in the local police court to-day, and heard q complaint read charging him with the murder of his wife. Mary, Through an attorney, Dennis J. Me- Carthy. Zet pleaded not guilty listen ed to the introduction of enough evi- dence to establish the fact that a crome was committed, and then was bound over to the fall term of the superior court Upon the making out of the papers High Sheriff sprague took the handcuffed prisoner over to the jail.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
NEWS OF THE STATE Hartford Man Breaks His Back in Fall and Will Re-
 cover.
FARMER zET BOUND OVER
Good Year for Harugari Society," Lightning Does Some
 Damage.

Hartford, Aug. e.-It was made known to-day by his physicians that Randolph Knapp, who sustained a broken neck four weeks ago by fall ing sixty feet from the top of a chim- ney, would recover. When Knapp fell he landed on his back with his face turned upwards but the lower part of his body was so twisted that his knees and feet were turned down. wards. He Is gradually recovering the use of his legs which have been paralyzed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
Two Runa way Boys.

Thompsonville, Aug. 6-up to . o'clock tonight the whereabouts or T reslle Graham and Bruce Deland, who left their homes Tuesday morning SUI remain q mystery Mir Graham fath- CT of one of the missing boys went 10 New Eaven yesterday and notified the
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
WOODBRIDGE BARN DESTROYED

The big barn of Albert Beecher In Woodbridge was struck by lightning in the terrible storm of Wednesday aft ernoon, and was burned to the ground One horse inside was killed while the other one was taken out in safety, The barn Is complete loss. There was quite quantity of hay In the barn, which was destroyed with It.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
Harugari's Banner Year.

southington, Aug. 6,-The past year was declared to be the banner year for the Harugerl In Connecti- cut by Grand Baden c. w, Yokman of Torrington in his annual address to the grand lodge of the D. O, H., which met here in Germania hall to- day. The increase in membership, the ample revenues and the splendid response of the lodges to the call of distress were pointed out as the con tr!butory things which brought pros- perity to the grand lodge,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
ENDORSES HUGHES ATTITUDE.

Troy, N. Y, Aug. s,--At a meeting of republican leaders of Renssalaer county held here last night at the Renssalacr County Republican club rooms, the att titude of Governor Hughes In regard to the renomination was endorsed. The meeting was called by c. V. Collins, state superintendent of prisons.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

fierce fight took place at Darby, Penn, between Minorca rooster and a big sewer rat which attempted to carry off chickens, The battle lasted some minutes the rat displaying great cour- age in attack, until the rooster drove one of hls spurs through the rodents head
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
MANY TRAINS LATE
Storms Delay Several of the Important
 Expresses on New Haven Road.

Expresses on New Haven Road.
 Nearly all trains from New York yesterday were anywhere from half an hour to an hour and forty-five min utes late on account of trouble with the electric wires below Stamford. The storms of yesterday afternoon and the day before played havoc with the feed wires near New Rochelle and as result traffc was held up all day
 Tho bar harbor express due here al i1:4o was an hour and forty-hve mia utes behind time In reaching New Ha- ven, and the White Mountain express due at i2:lo did not reach here until l:4o. The Springfield local due here at l1;5o, was almost two hours late, and the New Haven local arrived at the station an hour and forty-five minutes behind schedule time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Pekin is building a large factory to make window glass, which Is largely used in China, and forms one of it's principal imports from foreign coun- tries. The capital Is Chinese, the ma manage the factory The glass works Posham, province of Shantung, are a success.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Rev. J. D, Danlelson, pastor of the Tabor Swedish Lutheran has been n- vited by his church conference to take charge of mission work among the peo- pie of that faith in New London.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
BRANPORD.

Especial Journai-Ccurier News Service,
 Branford Aug. e.-A meeting of the Ladies sodality Of st Mary's church has been called for Friday evening by the pastor Rev T J Murray. They will meet at the church.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
Barn Goes Up in smike.

Colchester, Aug. 6.--A barn be- longing to. Benjamin Hanson was struck by lightning to-day and burned together with two horses. The loss will amount to S4,000,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Miss Eva Wastlund of New York, ar Ed dward West'und, of Willard street, for the pact waas has retGrnA'i I home.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Several Of the local members of the New England Order of Protection, ex- pect to attend the picnic of the order at savin Rock. Saturday
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
CHARGED WITH s12 THEFT.

Louis Farone. Italian, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detective Col. well on the charge of stealing s2o from John Teffitore The theft was commit ted in July.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Officer Whildey reported for duty last evening after a two days vaca- ton with the Knights of Pythias, Tn Boston.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

A musicale at the Pine Orchard Country club Is announced for satur- day evening, Mrs. Bollman will be the soloist
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Westville was in total darkness, Wednesday evening, on account of the storm. Wednesday afternoon. A good many wires were torn down.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

police of that city and Chief of Police Brmage has sent descriptions of the boys to the neighboring cities and towns.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Funeral services of Mrs. Lydia L. Merriman. widow of Moves Merri- man, who died Tuesday after a short Illness was held at her late residence, 52 Austin street, Thursday afternoon. Interment was In the Westville ceme- toru
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Miss Mildred Murray Is spending the month of August with Mir and Mrs, Charles Rossiter of Ansonia.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Miss Hazel Hunt of Burton street, has as her guest Miss Blanche Geory Of Hartford, for month
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

One of the large elm trees on Foun- tain street, was blown down by the storm, Wednesday afternoon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

$. A Griewold has the contract for furnishing the rooms for the recently formed Saltonstall club
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07
NASHVILLE.

The Westville postoffice has this name advertised: Mir. H. Metelling, Westville Station.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Charles Gaylord is spending week in Westbrook.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

A new entrance has been built at tho Tabor Swedish Lutheran church.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Mrs, Calne who was the guest of her sister Mrs. Thomas Ralfe of Monto- wese street has returned to her home In Canada,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Mir. and Mrs Richard Callahan have moved into one of w R. Foote's houses on the Bushy Plains road.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Mrs. Eleanor Llnsley and the Miss es Gertrude and Harriet Linsley are spending few days at Brocketts s Point.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Jerry Reynolds spent Sunday with friends in Wallngford
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

In the town court, Thursday morning, Fred Marsh was fined s5 and costs for throwing stones at party who -are returning home Monday evening. AZ previously recorded in these columns a hirthdsy annirerssry surprise recap- ton was rendered William Ahern that evening; among the guests were Miss aa Rose and Annie Q Brien. The de- fendanr hurled stones al them several times but only succeeded in hitting their escorts Last evening the man was arrested by Constable Mckee and at the trial this morning, he was found guilty and fined as above stated.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-07

Mr. and Mrs. James Brennan (nee Rce) of New Haven will spend part of the month at the M. P. Rice cottage at Pine Orchard.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29

THE TEMPLE OF JUSTICE
Commissioners Meet.

The special monthly meeting of
the county commissioners was held
Saturday. Special elections to be
held Saturday, March %, were or
Gered for The following school dis
tricts for the purpose of reducing
the school tx. No. 1903, to reduce
tax to 5 cents; No. 50, to reduce tax
from Is to 7 1-2 cents; No. 100, to
reduce tax from / to cents; No.
So, to reduce tax from 20 to cents;
No. 26, to reduce tax from 90 to 10
cents; No. 115, to reduce tax from
10 TO cents; No. 6S, to reduce tax
from 20 to cents; No. 50, to reduce
tax from 20 to ) cents; No. 10, to
levy special tax of cents on the
500 worth of property,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
The Birth Record.

R L. Tomson and wife, WaXaha-
chic, January Is, girl.
7. NJ. Holtod and wife, Waxaha-
chic, January rs, a girl.
R. S. Marshall and wife, Waxaha
chic, January 80, a girl
J. NJ. Hawkins and wife, Waxaha-
chic, February IL, girl.
j. A. Shores and wife, Waxaha-
chic, February 10, a girl.
Claud Ham and wife, Waxaha
chic, February 81, boy,
VIII Ramsey and wife, Waxaha
chic, February Il, boy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
HoW's Thisc

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last / 5 years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and fin
ancially able to carry out any obli-
cations made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. @.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price IS
cents per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation. d
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
Real Estate Transfers.

W. w, Major to J. A. Posey, H. H.
Posey and F. l.. Dunn, $50 acres out
of the VIM. II. McKeen survey;
$4,000
J. A Posey to w. W. Major and
T. NJ Dees, -l45 acres out OF the w.
H. McKeen survey; $500.
NJ Munclus to Anna Pew, lot in
Waxahachie; 5000.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
Divorce and Injunction.

A suit for divorce and injunction
was filed in the district court Friday
afternoon by Mary Nowak against
Frank Nowak. The plaintiff asked
for a writ of injunction restraining
the defendant from disposing of any
community property until their in
felicity troubles have been adjusted.
A temporary restraining order was
granted by Judge Hawkins.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29

Sheriff w, H. Forbes, accompanied
by his nephew. Valkir Forbes, left
Friday night for Hobart, Okla, to
take charge of J. W. Arleth, who
was arrested there that day on an
alleged charge of forgery A COM
plant on information was filed
against Arleth in the county attor-
ney's office Friday morning. AS soon
as Sheriff Forbes returns with the
prisoner the matter will be investi-
gated by the grand jury
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29

DR.. S. L. Hornbeak, who few
days ago accepted the presidency of
Trinity University, writes this paper
in giving the time that he was chair
man of the faculty of the university
He served in such capacity two
years, from 1899 to 1901, instead
of from 1891 to 1901, as it appear
ed in the papers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
Main Street Christian Church.

The adult bible class and Sunday
school of the Main Street Christian
church will meet at 1890 a. m. to-
morrow; preaching at II o'clock.
will speak. A further notice of her
is given elsewhere in this paper. We
cordially invite all 10 attend our
services. Chalmers Mcpherson.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
Methodist.

AT the Methodist church Sunday
the services will be as follows: Sun
day school $50 a. m. Preaching II
az M Junior League p. m. Song
drill for tie children at p. m. SEN
ior League $50 D. m. There will
be no evening service on account of
the protracted meeting at the Cen
trail Presbyterian church. At the II
O'Clock ser ire Mrs. Sessions will
sing a solo, Unto The Hills" An
invitation extended the public gen.
orally. J. T. Mcclure, Pastor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
New Billing System.

San Francisco, Feb. 2S.--A radi-
cal change in the methods of hand
ling eastern shipments will be put
Pacific, requiring all agents to re-
ceive and bill through from all
points.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
The Divorce Docket.

DEGREES of divorce were refused
Saturday morning by Judge Hawk
ms in the following cases: Thos.
s. Watson VS.. Myria Watson, john
ME Dixon vs. Lena Dixon. A divorce
was granted in the case of Vinie
Thomas vs. Charley Thomas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
stipatiou
Candidates

in the coming campaign will find
us ready to fill their orders for cards
and other campaign literature on
the shortest possible notice, and in
fishing Co. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
Natchez Marli Gras.

Natchez, Miss, Feb. 29,-The
Natchez Mardi Gras association will
begin it's eleventh annual carnival
Monday, to last through Tuesday
with every prospect of the most mag
nificent celebration in it's history.
Reduced rates have been granted by
the railroads, assuring hundreds of
visitors.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
The Death Roll.

Mrs. Jane Howorth, age 81 years,
Waxahachie "a, cancer OF liver.
Mrs. H. o, Satin, age SO years,
Sterrett, February q, pneumonia.
Mrs. H. w. Martin, age so years,
near Waxahachie. January 10, can
Ger of liver.
B. Rhoden, age So years, WaXaha-
chic, February %, pneumonia.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
Chinese Welcome Mr.. WI.

San Francisco, Feb. 29.-All
Chinatown is convulsed with excite
ment at the return of Mr. WI as
it's pleasure by displaying much yell
low dragon bunting and exploding
many firecrackers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29

Sunday school at $50 a. M, w.
E. Mcknight, Supt. Morning service
at II a. NJ. Westminster League at
$50 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednes-
Do. - nlns at 7:45. You are cor
daily invited to attend these ser
vices
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
Vanderbilt Coming Back.

London, Feb 29-Alfred G.. Van
derbilt will sail from Havre today
for New York, but will return to
London at the end of April to begin
his Brighton public coaching trips,
which will continue during May and
June.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
Announcement.

The business formerly run by w.
ScLuster & Son will be continued at
the same place, 112 College street,
with full line of roofing, guttering.
ventilated flues, etc. | guarantee TO
keep up the same high grade of work
at prices that are right. VIII Schus-
ter. Old Phone 422. S3pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29

Sunday school 9:45 Preaching at
II a. M, 3 p. m. and 1880 p. m. by
the Rev. S. d. Logan. The afternoon
service will be for boys and girls.
The Endeavor will hold it's meeting
at $50 p. m. All are cordially invit-
ed. G. H. Hogan, Pastor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
Collier Elected Mayor.

The second city primary election
at Ennis Friday resulted: For mayor
T. H. Collier, 1856; Earl Fain, 800
Alderman, First wardy j. M. Chap
man, 1926; B. P. Orion, 2S9
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
One Arrest Saturday.

Sarah White, colored. was arrest
ed by Constable McCalpin Saturday
morning and placed in jail on mis-
demeanor charge.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29
County Court to Convene.

The regular term of county court
will convene Monday morning. The
first two weeks will be devoted to
the trial of criminal cases
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-29

- LOCAL NEWS.
Tennis goods at Hood & Curlin's.
Fishing tackle at Hood G. Curlin's.
F. s. Cronk 4 Co., sell roofing
cheap. tt
Turkey dinner Csc tomorrow at
Eatitorium. SO
See r. ID. McCombs for Fire and
Tornado Insurance. If
These warm days seem like ice
cream at the Eatitorium. SO
Don't fail to hear that beautiful
song tonight at the Empire SO
Eighteen rolls of toilet paper and
holder for $ at F. S. Cronk Co. If
Buy your pumps from F. S. Cronk
GO. All kinds. Prices way down. Il
Don't forget those regular meals
and short orders at the Eatitorium.
SO
Mrs. w. T. Stewart of Ell Paso is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Will
Moore.
If you enjoy a good picture and
a song, don't fail to pay the Empire
a visit. SO
When you need plumber, call
| Bunkley, with F. S. Cronk Co. Both
| phones "a. tt
| Let the good wife rest tomorrow
and enjoy that good dinner at the
| Eatitorium. SO
| Mrs. Chalmers Mcpherson and AL
bert went on the Flyer this morn
ing to Dallas.
| You can get vegetables from the
best garden stuff to the fanciest can
| packed at Early's
Ice cream every day and Sunday,
too Phone us your orders. Both
phones Eatitorium. SO
| Don't fail to ''call Early" if you
want the best-or drop in and "be
shown" You know the rest. SO
Of course you are going to take
dinner at Eatitorium tomorrow
others are. J. T. Williams, Prop. SO
Have your buggies and carriages
painted by Prof. J. H. Perkins, now
with c. n. Anderson, the buggy
man. tt
Insure your live stock in a Legal
Reserve Co., pays cash upon receipt
of proof of loss. R. D. McCombs
| agent. tt
Phone H. A. Mcmillan at the Dali
| ly Light Office when you want any
kind of printing done. The best work
| guaranteed. tt
Monday being the anniversary of
Texas independence the day will be
| observed by the banks of the city as
legal holiday.
Those Club House brand of
/ baked beans with tomato sauce, two
cans for % cents, at Early's. OF
course they are nice. SO
Mrs. Roy McDuffie and children
of Fort Worth, who have been visit
ing the family of w. J. McDuffie, re-
turned home last night,
We trade nice new furniture and
stoves for old. Cash or installment.
Also do repair work. r. K. Moore
Furniture Co. Both telephones. If
Don't fail to see the big line of
woolens on display Monday, March
End only, at Smiley's. An expert
will be on hand to size you up. SO
Mrs. G.. r. Gibson and daughter,
Miss Alice, and Misses Madeline
and Amanda Fearis went to Dallas
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Licensed to Wed.

r. R. Shelton and Mrs. Annie
Taylor; J. 0. Chiles and Bertha
Bennett.
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IN THE CHURCHES.
B . = = % - . . 4
Episcopal Church

Lay reading at ST. PauPs Episco-
pal church at II a. m.