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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10
LECTURE BY LUMPKIN.
Audience Entertained with Strange
Sights in Foreign Lands.

A fair sized and very appreciative
audience greeted Prof Lumpkin
Friday evening to hear the first lee
ture of series of three on Strange
Sights in Foreign Lands" Mr..
Lumpkin is man of pleasing adj
dress, close observer, a careful
thinker and most interesting
speaker After being introduced to
the audience by Hon. j. NJ Alder
dice, and INDUCING in few we'll
chosen Introductory remarks. the
lecturer took up the main body of
his subject and related many new
interesting and humorous facts con-
corning the people of Mexico, China,
Korea, Japan, Russia, and the Ha
waiian Islands, at the same time dis
bursting historical truths about the
different nations. While Discussing
the various peoples, Mr.. Lumpkin
wears the characteristic costume of
the better class of inhabitants. and
illustrates his remarks relative to
their manners from a large collec-
ton of curios arranged on a table
close at hand.
The series will continue through
Friday and Saturday evenings, and
deserve a liberal patronage on the
part of the people of Waxahachie.
Our people will be edited, and their
store of general information added
to very largely; and the children
will see and hear things entirely
new to them that will be of educa-
tional advantage for all time.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10
Garantized Oils,

The following advertisement OF olive
oil is the work of a Rio Janeiro firm:
ours olives oils have garantized OF
fits quality. Diligently fabricated add
filtrated the consumer will find with
them, the good taste and perfect pres
ervation. For to escape to any confer
felt, is necessary to requiere on any
bottles this contremarc deposed con-
formally to the law. The corks and
the boxes hare all marked with the
fire Case and Comment.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10
PROMINENT PHYSICIANS
Endorse Our Cod Liver Preparation
NinOI,

wv
VinoI.
Many of the most eminent physi-
clans are now prescribing Vinol as
the most satisfactory cod liver prep
aration. Thus it is fast superseding
other forms of cod liver oil and
emulsions.
w. n Rand, NJ D., of Evans
Mills, N. Y, writes: From person
al experience, | am able to appreci-
ate the value of your cod liver prep
artion, Vinol ! have used it and
prescribed it largely during the past
eighteen months, and l want to say
that vinol is all you claim for it and
more"
DR.. Bonchelle of Thomasville, Ca,
a physician we'll known in the south
writes: Il use Vinol in my family
and in my general practice with
most excellent results for bronchial
and pulmonary troubles and to
create strength.
Another physician writes: Il am
satisfied that Vinol derives its Won
derful life-giving and strengthened
ting power from the medicinal cura-
tive elements found in the Gods liv-
er. 1t is the most satisfactory
strength creator and vitalizer for old
people weak women and delicate
children which it has ever been my
pleasure to prescribe.
The reason that Vinol has such
remarkable curative and strength
creating power IS because it is made
by A scientific, extractive and con-
centrating process from fresh Gods
livers. combining with peptonate or
iron (Which is a needful constituent
for the blood all the medicinal,
healing and bodybuilding elements
of cod liver oil, but no oil.
We ask every person in Waxaha-
chic who is in need of such a medi-
cine to try Vinol on our guarantee
to return money if it fails to give
satisfaction. Hood & Curtin. Drug
gists, Waxahachie, Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10
FENCE POSTS MADE DURABLE.
Woods Given Sixteen Years Addi-
tional Service by Preservative

tional Service by Preservative
Treatment.
Fence posts of many kinds of
cheap woods which ordinarily would
soon decay if set in the ground can
be made to last for twenty years by
simple treatment with creosote
Most of the so-called inferior
woods are we'll adapted to the treat
ment, and this is especially true of
cottonwood, aspen, willow, sycamore
low grade pines, and some of the
gums. When properly treated, these
woods outlast untreated cedar and
oak, which are becoming too scarce
and too much in demand for other
uses to allow of their meeting the
demand for fence posts
Impregnation with creosote has
been greatly cheapened by the in
PRODUCTION of the open tank
from $50 to $45, or much less If an
old boiler is used. A tank with a
bottom IL square feet in area will
suffice for treating 40 or so 6-inch
posts a day or double this number
when the two runs per day can be
made. The absorption of creosote per
post is about as follows: Eucalyptus,
one-tenth gallon; willow, two-tenths
gallon; sassafras, ash, hickory, red
oak, water oak, elm, and maple, six
tenths gallon; Douglas fir quaking
aspen and black walnut, six-tenths
gallon; sycamore, cottonwood, and
lodgepole pine, seven-tenths gallon.
The price of creosote is about 10
cents per gallon in the east and mid
die west, 16 cents per gallon on the
Pacific coast, and 81 cents per gal
Ion in the Rocky Mountain states.
The cost of treating post will
therefore vary from to Is cents.
Properly treated, it should give SER
vice for at least twenty years.
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Any erroneous reflection upon the
haracter, standing or reputation of
any person, firm or corporation that
may appear in the columns Of the
Daily Light will be gladly corrected
upon It's being brought to the atten-
fion Of the management
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SUNSHINE BOOMERANG.

When a bit of sunshine hits ye,
After passing of a cloud;
When a fit of laughter gifts ye,
An yer spine is feelin' proud;
Don't fergit TO up and fling it
At a soul that's feelin' blue;
For the mint that ye sling it
It's a boomerang to you.
Capt. Jack Crawford
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The Enterprise Publishing Com

The Enterprise Publishing Com
pany is in nowise responsible for
debts that may be contracted by en-
ploye-5, nor will we assume payment
stances. Every employee of this office
Is paid promptly for work done This
IL to protect ourselves and the SELL
Ing ic.-ENTERPRISE PUB
LISTING COMPANY. Per G. W. Nc
Knight, Manager.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

There is at present only one route
across the South American contin-
ent from east to west which the
traveller can take without resorting
to mule back journeys for long dis
tances. The road is the route from
Valparaiso to Buenos Ayres, which
can, except in winter time, be COW
cred by railroad and stage, the rail-
roads at the ends and the stage
route, of course, over the mountain
passes. Two days will suffice for the
900-mile trip, but at that it is not
without its discomforts and even
perils. Before many years have pass
ed, however, it is predicted that
there will be at least three railroads
across the Andes, one of them be-
ing transcontinental the other con-
Meeting with steamer on the ANA
zon or its tributaries.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

The Boston man who lived TO the
age of 90 without spending more
than a dollar for car fare has the
hearty commentator Of every one
of his heirs.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

Illinois farmers are said to be in
ducing their wives to help in the
corn husking by promises of a silk
dress apiece when the work is done
But if the women were paid what
hired for the service perhaps they
could buy two dresses each.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

New double eagles are now out
with the former Objectionable feat
ures eliminated 1t should be noted
however, that the objection to them
passed readily at par or better.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

Some time ago, the rice supply be-
ing short, prisoners in Japanese jails
We're fed largely on barley. The re-
suit was the immediate cessation of
new beri-beri cases.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

To the voters of Waxahachie: You
may be called upon during the cur
rent year TO vote on the proposition
of adopting or rejecting a commits
sion form OF government. Better
pay your poll tax before the last day
of this month.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10
Tho housekeepino Instinct.

A bright little girl who had success
fully spelled the word that was ask
ed by her teacher what would remain
after the "t' had been taken away.
THE cups and saucers," was the
prompt reply
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Self COMPOSED,

She-He is a person Of perfect ease
and possession and is thoroughly ut
home anywhere. He-Yes he even has
the faculty Of making you feel a total
stranger in your own house.-LondoD
Tit Bits.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

The commission form of govern
ment for cities had its inception in
Texas, Galveston taking the initiative
in discarding the old system. Dallas,
Denison and Fort Worth are now in
line, and the idea is taking hold of
cities In the north. Davenport, Ia,
votes on the proposition tomorrow
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

The lecture at Sims Library to-
night will begin promptly at 3
o'clock. The auditorium will be well
heated and the comfort of the audi
ence will be looked after in every
rav.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

And now a woman writer asks,
why does marriage make men like
clams?" Because it makes EN- hap
py, of course.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

The French woman who says it
is absolutely impossible to dress on
less than $4,000 a year will learn
a lot of things if. in her next incar-
nation. she is the wife OF poor
man.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

The Altoona man who discovered
an ash-burning chemical last sum-
mer appears to be waiting a long
time before marketing his stuff
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10
No Gloss Carriage Paint Made

will wear as long as Devoe's. No
others are as heavy bodied, because
Devoe's weigh to ounces more
to the pint. Sold by Waxahaehie
Lumber Co. u
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Really, now, doesn't it make you
blush with shame to gaze upon that
dilapidated old walk in front of
your home?
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

By building from Fort Worth to
WaXahachie the Colorado and Sou
them combination would be given a
direct line to the gulf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

There is plenty of room between
Waxahachie and Fort Worth for a
new railroad.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

Obituaries, resolutions OF respect.
cards of thanks-all matter not
NEWS-wil be charged for at the
rate of 5 cents per line. Poetry at
double price
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

He who makes and takes advan-
tage of opportunity must work all
his faculties every working hour.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

Do not wait until Arbor Day, but
plant a few trees now.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10

A thought for the day: Build side
walks
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OFFICERS and DIRECTORS.

Entered at the WaXahachie Post
Office as mail matter of the second
class.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-10
". A. OWNBY CITY Editor
(Residence Phone. Bell No. $3.50
ANNOUNCEMENTS

All announcements in this col
umn are made subject to the action
of the democratic primary elections
in July.
For County Collector
TOM FORREST
GEO. F. SMITH
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The negro republic of Liberia has
% species OF rubber trees.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-24
AND THE OTHER GIRLS AFTER THE FIRST WONDER
HELPED ORA BROWN AND HER JOLLY FORMING A BLISS
Full BASKET BRIGADE FROM THE WAGON HOUSE"

in her stout new boots, crunched
the dry snow under foot. Ora
Brown, with the inherited square
jaw of her father, Brown, the
butcher, was going to be shown"
or know why. She gathered up
second grade girls one by one.
Lets go over to 'Scheheraz-
ade's,'" she told them through set
white teeth. 81 want to see her
cook on her hundred dollar stove"
"All rightly" said Tillie Munck,
drawing on her snug hood, land we
want to see the grand piano, too"
And in turn Lettie Miller and Mar
jorie Bolyard and Sadie Marks
joined the expectaDt expedition.
"I'll just bet her stove didn't cost
all of a hundred dollars" predicted
Ora Brown darkly. But it'll be
we'll worth seeing" Lettie Miller
said guardedly, IF 1t cost only ten
dollars"
hO DChooA AoulC Wdo lal thCOt
from Scarbrow school and none of
them had been there. But they
found the house and for a moment
doubted-it was such a plain little,
woeful little house. Ora Brown,
chief inquisitor, pulled the bell, a
very loose. old-fashioned bell that
paused reluctantly before giving
forth a mournful clangor
A woman opened the door, a pal
lid woman who looked like her
daughter; a pallid woman in calico.
us this where 'Scheherazade'
lives?"
who? Benson's live here" A
soft, sad voice. hers.
"Oh, then you are Mites
mother. We are her classmates. "
"Mittie is washing windows"
murmured Mrs. Benson, flushing
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slightly. But won't you come in?r
1--WE thought we'd come and
have her show us had hundred dol
lar toy stove" Significant empha-
sis on the hundred dollar"
"And her grand piano." added
Tillie Munck.
A look OF pain on the worn
woman's face.
I'VE have no such stove. And
grand piano? My God, children, we
have not even anything to eat!"
Oh, the vague blank tragedy Of
hunger. Providence is merciful to
little children that they do not
recognize it. though it is all round
them. All they see is "Scheheraz-
ade" unmasked-her story telling
done. They troop in, puzzled but
tittering, except one. This one lin
gers, opens wide her eyes, STAN
mers lie, eve were joking, Mrs.
Benson-it's surprise party for
5che-for Mittie. Wait, III get the
others"
Then she runs off through the
dry snow in her stout, warm boots.
You have to take your hats off
% Ora Brown, arch conspirator. 1t
8 she you have to thank for the
glad, plusing. holiday glow that
comes over this derary picture, for
Juggling in the savory, sweet in
cense of the banquet board and the
hearts happiness thing. Oh, she
soon came back with the Others"
did she. She came back, oh, so
quickly, with Papa Brown and the
roundest of brown baked turkeys
Communicated from Mama Brown,
and sheaves of celery and a ruddy,
rcd bowl of cranberry sauce, and
rolls, and cakes and fruit, and pie,
and pie, and pie, galloping there in
Papa Browns newly painted
butcher wagon behind a fat, pros
porous horse, with clean, black har-
ness. Yes, even the plump horse
seemed to feel the Importance and
joy of it all. And the other girls,
after the first wonder, helped Ora
Brown and her jolly pa unload,
forming blissful basket brigade
from the wagon to the house. And
just to make it sociable, they all
sat down to dine with Mrs. Benson
and "Scheherazade" in the bare
kitchen of shattered romance. And
Mrs. Benson offered up thanks
that went right to the throne, clear
signals all the way. And when
"Scheherabade" forgot herself
again amid the feasting and said it
was a pity all their hemstitched
napkins were in the laundry, the
little girls went up and Rugged her
and just would not let her break
down and cry.
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turned my stare with penetrating
interest.
He sat down and calmly crossed
his knees. my time is limited"
he declared. my time is limited"
he declared. Kindly proceed to
business. You sent for me and
am here!"
I bowed my head. True, Sir
Charles" l replied in an assumed
voice. II do not propose to detain
you long. The Kingsmere hospital
for consumptives doubtless claims
your care, so I shall be as brief as
possible!"
I watched him sharply, but he
did not turn a hair nor move q
muscle. Go on" was all he said.
"Shall we avoid details?" in
Quired.
Unnecessary details, sir. But
tell me all you know"
mot very much!" l said gently.
Unlawful secret society! Well
call that number one and bracket
with it George Cavanagh's death
by suicide" A look of relief
crossed his face at the word sui
eide. Number two: Vivisection
is unlawful fancy-and you
might be convicted of murder on
my showing. 1t would be for a
jury to determine, for all the great
surgeon that you are"
BAH" said he, and curious
CLEAN came into his eyes. You
can scandalize and perhaps destroy
my practice, that is all. l must de-
cline to discuss distractions with
blackmailer," he replied in irri-
tated tones. What is your name
and what is your price,"
(To be Continued.
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siction among her schoolmates
that, discount off for improbable
les, the Benson girl basked in
blush and plenty. And, have we
. not from the mouths of mature
men of much wisdom the moldy
maxim that Where there is much
smoke there must be some FREE"
Few but Ora Brown continued to
banter, and one day Ora found her
self alone, isolated.
And this is how it came about.
Sadie Marks was dilating uponthe
projections of toy stove she had,
most. marvellous toy stove,
"jim dandy" toy stove, with crate
and lids, that cost all of So. 1t was
unlikely, Sadie opined, that even
Mittie Benson ever enjoyed such
paragon of a toy stove. How now,
child Of palatial delights? Speak
or forever hold thy peace!
ooh, but have got one," spoke
"Scheherazade," with measured de-
liberation. "Your mama is not the
only one that is good to her little
girl. My toy stove is so high-as
high as this desk. And all nickel
plated. And l have a cute little
stove lid litter. and some little al
um-mim-mum pots and pans big
enough to cook in. And my mama
let's me make real fires in it. And
when l am through cooking l pol
ish it with stove polish till it
shines. On Thanksgiving day
am going to have a teeny turkey
a baby turkey, you know-and
bake it in the oven of my toy stove.
And then l am going to set my lit
tie table and put it on my blue
forget me not platter and eat it
for neutrality-suspicious. my
mama is so good to me and lets me
have such lovely things" Hands
clasped in rapture as she said it.
Ora Browns plump nose went
wry. 'Pooh," sneered the scoffer,
then don't make toy stoves that
big. How much did yours COST"
"A hundred dollars. CASH"
Hang your head, Ora Brown.
Any second grader knows a hun
dred dollar stove could do 1t, every
bit of it. Retreat in confusion, Ora
Brown.
THANKSGIVING day. Ora Brown,
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THE BEST COUGH CURE

A half ounce of Virgin Oil of
Pine, two ounces of glycerine and
a half pint of whisky, mixed, will
cure any cough that is durable
and break cold in "a hours.
Take a teaspoonful every four
hours. Ask your druggist for the
genuine Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine
compound pure, prepared and
guaranteed by the Leach Chemi-
cal Co. Cincinnati. O.
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AUDITORIUM.

For little girl, Jessie Shirley
is doing extremely well in an or
phan child part in Lovers Lane"
She acts as II she had been on the
stage most of her life. Another
juvenile not to be overlooked is
Master Jack Quinn, one of the
youngest stage veterans in the pro-
fession. Compliments are coming
to the entire company this week.
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in MANY
|(,lJISE.c


After he had gone, l snatched
open the first paper that came to
my hand. Yes, sure enough, it re-
lated how Mr.. Cavanagh's valet
had found his master lying on the
studio floor a little after midnight,
stone .ad. with revolver
clutched in his right hand. The.
man had not heard the shot, but he
had been awakened by some noise.
The artists great picture, upon
which he had been working a year
was half destroyed by fire, as
though by accident, for a naked
gas jet burned perilously near to
the easel. The bullet had been
found by the police imbedded in
the plaster near the ceiling. The
writer Of the article had ingeni-
ously concluded that the artist on
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TVONE IN / CRIED

Having sent Seton Dagmar'
wire took cab to Cheapside and
sought out a cheap stationer's
shop. l bought some common note
paper and envelopes, and begging
the loan of pen, l scratched in
struggling print the following
epistle to Sir Charles Venner:
"Sir-lf you will inquire at the
Colorado hotel for Mr.. Seth Hal
ford tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock,
you will be shown to room,
where you will find Seton the sec
ond. Kindly bring money and
come alone!"
posted this letter at the G. P. O.
and returned to Curzon street. In
the morning Sir William Dagmar
was in high fever and raving. l
went early abroad and arranged
with a restaurateur to supply all
our meals. l then drove in a cab
to a postoffice in the old Kent
road and sent myself telegram
from my dying mother. Sir Charles
Venner visited his patient at /,
and after he had gone showed my
telegram to Seton Dagmar and
Nurse Hargreaves, both of whom
urged me to attend the summons.
| tearfully allowed their protesta-
lions to prevail, and betook myself
to my little strong hold In Burton
street. There l spent the rest of
the day in making myself up to
represent the old actor whom had
impersonated on the occasion
when l had Swallowed my master
to Kingsmere hospital for con-
sumptives. For purpose, to be
afterward explained, l furnished
my pockets with a small assert
ment of wigs, boards and mus
taches.
When darkness fell issued
forth and rode in cab to the Col
onnade hotel. I told the clerk that
l expected visitor, my friend, Sir
Charles Venner, the great surgeon,
at 9 o'clock, and desired him to be
shown up at once to my bedroom.
l dined at the hotel, and to fortify
myself for the fray drank a small
bottle OF sparkling Burgundy.
At quarter to 8 l repaired to
MY, 4 ~ L. al hnr
side Of the table, and I sat down
upon one that faced the door
which l had left unattached. l then
put on pair of goggles and
waited.
Sir Charles was praiseworthily
punctual.
"Come I'M" l cried.
The handle turned and he en-
tered, just pausing on the thresh.
old to tip the waiter who had
brought him up.
my dear old chap!" exclaimed
for the walters benefit this is
good OF you. as ever, punctual to
the tick!"
He closed the door carefully be.
hind him. and advanced toward the
table, pulling off his gloves as he
did so.
Il suppose ! may be seated" he
began in steady tones.
nodded. eating him with my
gaze. His countenancc was per.
fectly impassive, but his eyes re.
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WASHINGTON

"Crea" is the sensational act
at the Washington this week. The
performance is mystifying and the
cause of great deal of conjecture.
Miss Creo, a charming young lady,
apparently is evolved from a
statuary bust.
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WASHINGTON THEATER

WEEK COMMENCING MATINEE
NOVEMBER 20, 1908
HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE
The Biggest Laughing Hit on
Earth-The Famous
ZELLO TROUPE
In their Acrobatic Absurdity,
"The Monkeys Frolic at the Zoo"
Crea, that most battling OF all
mysteries. Mr.. and Mrs. Edw,
Esmonde, presenting "The Soldier
of Propville." Three other big
acts and the moving pictures.
Matinee daily. Two shows each
evening. Prices-15 and Is cents.