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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-08-05

Cross ties. or switch ues. sawed or
heNn. IN stralght Or mixed carloads.
snail take zen per cent (10l less than
rates named herein on lumber Ia car
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
a Jewel Beyond Price.

Many years ago Norwegian was
taken to big London hospital suffer
ing from an illness which prevented
him from earning his living. Sir Fred
erick Treves operated upon him and
completely cured him of his trouble.
Some weeks afterward the man called
upon Sir Frederick at his private house.
and. much to his surprise. presented
him with Il cCin. At first Sir Frederick
refused TO take II. but the man would
not be put off
1T is now thee years since left my
native land" he said land before
came away my wife gave me this coin
and told nae nevcE to part with it I'M
less | was starving 1t is not worth
anything. but the value to me | cannot
express. When | was in the hospital I
made up my mind that you should
have it. SINCE you cured me | have
been starving but | would not part
with the coin because | wanted you to
have i as small return for saving my
life
what magnificent piece of jewelry."
said Sir Frederick when he told the
story. could equal the value Of that
coin :"-London NJ. A. P.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

$50 is to be written. This fraterni-
ty is noted for having contributed
more soldiers to the Confederate Ar
my than any other college society
In existence, while it's founder, Noble
Leslie De Vote, was the first man to
lose his life in the Civil War The
work of compiling the history has
been given to the well-known writer,
William C. Levere, of Evanston, Ill
inois, who is well known through
his many Journeys through the
southern states In the interest of the
organization. At present he is active
ly engaged In gathering the mater
ial for the history, and old time
members of the society are send
ing him SO much data that it prom
ises to be unusually complete.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
For Tax Collector.

George c. Sweat authorizes the
announcement that he is in the race
for the office of county tax collector
Mr.. Sweat places his name in the
announcement column subject to the
action of the democratic primary
election, and agrees to abide by the
result of that election. The subject
of this sketch needs no introduction
to the voters of Ellis county. He was
born and reared in the county and
has served his county two terms in
an acceptable manner as sheriff
Four years ago he made the race for
tax collector and was a close second
to S. w. Spencer, the winner in that
contest. Mr.. Sweat accepted defeat
cheerfully and shortly after the cleo
ton began work as Office deputy I'M
der Sheriff Minnick, retaining this
position after the election of Sheriff
Forbes He is well qualified to dis
charge the duties of the office which
he seeks, and in coming before the
voters of the county he asks for
their influence and support.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

A well known tourist of the world
has stated as his opinion that Lucerne
is the most bell ridden town in Europe
He had assuredly never been to
Sohwyz. To begin With. the countless
cattle that pass through the streets in
the small hours of the morning on
their way to or from the upland pas
lures wear bells as big as buckets.
And there are church bells too. A fine
peal they are, no doubt, but the noble
art of bell ringing either never existed
or has been lost here The bells are
rung by being smitten or banged to-
gether by two small boys. whose legs
are plainly visible-an ailuring mark
for an air gun-through the open
iouvres of the church tower, the
sounds produced being about as edify-
ing as the music of Il donkey engine
in full play. The performance begins
at 80 n. m. and continues until early
service ut 5. and if there is funeral
which is every other day or so-there
will be another sustained burst of mel
ody from & to l. During the remainder
Of the day the ringing is varied and
persistent but it lacks the irritating
power of the early morning exercises.
Sooner or later public opinion will be
aroused Those boys will be dragged
from their perch. fguratively if not
literally and peace and quiet will reign
In the eponymous capital of the con-
federacy -Blackwood' Magazine
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
Wolves of the Sea.

OF all the inhabitants of the ocean
few care more destructive than the sea
wolf, kind of dolphin which attains
when full grown length of fourteen
feet and weight of 5000 pounds.
A swift swimmer. it is quick in its
movements. cunning as fox and has
an Unsuitable appetite. 1t feeds on the
young of seal, whale and walrus and
also on the tongue of the adult whale.
When mother walrus perceives q
sea wolf she endeavors to throw her
cub on TO an iceberg If one is near.
Failing this. she gets it on top of her
head and swims with it above water
But this is vain. Diving far below. the
fish of prey comes up with tremendous
force. striking the frantic mother
terrific blow and jolting the cub off
her head into the water. Here it falls
an easy victim to the assailant and is
soon devoured.
In its work of destruction the sea
wolf is frequently aided by the thrash
er. fish which can deliver a, terrible
blow with its tail.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
Got Something For Nothing.

Mark Twain told how he got some
thing for nothing one day in the early
sixties when he needed the money. He
walked into Il hotel and was petting a
strange dog. General Nelson A. Miles.
who CHANGED to be present. offered him
$40 for the canine.
ITO be frank" said the humorist to
General Miles. Il haven't really got
any right to sell you this animal. but If
you'll give me So you may take the pup
away when I'm not looking and I'll
not tell who took it,
The bargain was closed. and General
Miles took the dog to his room. A mo-
ment later the dogs owner inquired
for his pet, and Mark Twain offered to
find the animal for SO The humorist
then went TO General Miles room and
explained all, had the dog returned to
niIn gave the army officer back his
money and returned the canine to its
original owner. thereby making SO.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
How to Get Poor Quick.

DO not try to save your loose change.
1t Is too small an amount to put in the
savings bank. 1t would not amount to
much anyway, and there is great com
fort in spending 1t. Just wait until you
get sufficient worth while before you
deposit 1t.
Do not try to economic. 1t is an in
fernal nuisance to always try to save
few cents here and there. Besides,
you Will get the reputation of being
mean and stingy. You want everybody
to think you are generous.
Just look out for today Have n good
time as you go along. lust use your
money yourself. Don't deprive your
self for the sake of laying up some
thing for other people 70 fight over
Besides. you are sure OF today. You
might not he alive tomorrow Success
Magazine.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

The mere player who has never ex-
perienced the magnetic attraction OF
problems cannot fully realize the feel
ing OF joy and satisfaction from solv-
ing some masterpiece. the work OF a
famous composer. There can he no
donbt that solving problems. especially
from diagrams. is an intellectual
amusement and that the study of prob
lens tends TO accuracy of analysis.
quickens the perception and strength
ems the chess faculties generally and
may occasionally impart some of those
sparkling ideas which are SO sadly
needed in ordinary play.-Strand Mag
aZine
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
A JUBILEE JOKE.
Lady Churchil's Bustie That Played
"God Save the Queen"

Everything that year Queen Nicto-
ria's jubilee year, was dubbed "jubi-
lee" from knights and babies to hats
and coats. God Save the Queen" was
heard ad nauseam on every conceiva-
BILE occasion until the tune became
an obsession. This led to practical
Joke ut the castle which caused much
amusement. One morning. speaking
OF the jubilee craze. pretended that
had received as an advertisement
'jubilee hustle" which would play
God Save the Queen when the wear
er sat down. This. of course, crea ted
much curiosity and laughter. Having
promised to put it on. | took my hosts
into my confidence. An aid -de-cnInp
was pressed into the service and armed
with small musical box was made to
hide under particular armchair
While the company was at luncheon
retired to don the so called Jubilee
wonder" and when they were all as
sembled | marched In solemniy and
slowly sat down on the armchair
where the poor aid-de-camp was hiding
his cramped limbs. To the delight and
establishment of every one the national
anthem was heard gently tinkling
forth. Every time rose it stopped
every time | sat down it began again.
| still laugh when | think of it and of
fthe astonished faces about me.-"Rem-
inlscenccs OF Lady Randolph Church
Ill" in Century
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
A GREAT STATESMAN.
Humorous Incident Of GIadstone's Ri
valry With Disraei.


vaIry With Disraei.
An anecdote of Gladstone at the time
Of his greatest rivalry. with Disraeli is
often retold. At Il dinner party the
subject of Judaism cropped up.
Admitted" said Gladstone, that
the Hebrews have given the world Il
philosopher in SpinoZa. musicians in
Mendessohn and Meyerbeer. n poet in
Heine. the fact remains that they
have not produced Il single statesman"
There was silence for Il moment. Ev-
cry one knew of cotiSc that this WAS
a direct allusion to Disraeli. Then one
of the company stepped into the
breach.
Mr.. Gladstone" he said. las a mat
ter of fact the Hebrews have produced
d statesman and one of the greatest
the world has seen"
The fighting instinct of Mr. Glad
stone surged up at once. May l ask.
sir he said pointedly. who was this
Hebrew statesman"
Every one. anticipating q more than
lively scene waited in tense expecta-
ton for the answer It came in the
quietest tones, Moses. sir" Every
one smiled and Mr.. Gladstone Joined
in the laugh.-Vienna Welt.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
Electricity in the Navy.

The endless work aboard our huge
by electricity. To the landsman it is
hard to realize what a variety of
uses electricity is put to on board a
modern cruiser.
Electricity elevates the guns,
brings ammunition up from the
magazines and communicates advice
to the gunner regarding his aim from
a post of observation in one of the
tops. Electricit supplies light inside
and outside the ship and makes
possible the great searchlights. The
invisible force opens and closes doors
and matches, actuates automatic in
dicators, drives ventilating blowers
and winches which control great
variety of tackle, and supplies the
power for hoists. The officer on the
bridge signals to the engineer with
electricity. Telephones communicate
with all parts of the vessel and
wireless telegraph instruments are
in constant touch with land or other
vessels. The telephones are also used
to pick up fog signals transmitted
through the water. Even in the
kitchen electricity is found useful to
help the cook peel potatoes, mix the
dough, sharpen the knives or grind
the meats and vegetables. Motors of
all sizes are used throughout the
navy wherever power Is needed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
Count Bonl Again in Limelight

Castellane, once famous as the has
band of Nine. Anna Gould, will
again shine in the Partisan lime
light tomorrow, when he will appear
in the correctional court to answer
to the charge of having assaulted
his cousin, Prince Hello de Sagan, in
the church of st. Pierre de Chaillot
on January 2. The trial was original
ly set for last month, but was post
poned.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

From present indications adduced
through the source OF outside infor-
nation, the political game, in its
most vicious form, will be played to
district this year. And there is moth
ing in this to cause rejoicing in the
household of citizenship.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

Count Rudolph Festetice, a French
nobleman. The brides parents have
arrived here to attend the wedding.
The ceremony will take place in
Paris. The first wife of Count Feste-
tice was also an American woman,
Miss Ella Haggin, granddaughter of
James B. Haggin. They were mar
ried in 1892, and ten years later the
countess obtained divorce
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
Riot of Joy ProHered.

A tramp applied for help ut house
n the country. The kind hearted mis-
away empty handed.
Here's dime for you. my man."
she said. I'm not giving it to you for
charitys sake. but merely because 1t
pleases me-
''Thankee." said the man. but
couldn't you make it quarter and en-
Joy yourself thoroughly. mum ?"-Phila-
delphia Ledger
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

Hundreds of old college men
throughout the south will be inter
ested in the announcement that the
history OF Sigma Alpha Epsilon. the
College Greek Letter Society found
ed at the University of Alabama in
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

Portugal may be stunned in grief
at thessassassination of her king, but
If his death has cemented the king
dom and crushed anarchy the dead
ruler is of greater benefit to his peo-
pie than the live king. And after all
what is life worth when robbed of
it's power to do good.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

The constituency of Congressman
Clayton should take heart. If he is
important enough to be the recip-
lent of anonymous letters there must
really be something in the man.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
Al Easy Trick.

my wife can tell what time it Is in
the middle of the night when it Is
pitch dark"
How does she do it?"
"She makes NE get up and look at
the clock. London Fun
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
Gloomy Hamlet.

Il went to the theater last night"
what did you see?"
"a play called Hamlet"
How was it o
Fair. only fair. A good. lively sex
tet would do it world OF good
Louisville Journal
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

Some consolation ought to be
found in the fact that, even though
crushed to earth and frequently
frostbitten, hope will survive.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

The Waco Times-Herald thus adj
vises its citizenship: THE Woulds
and Coulds should get together for
a greater Waco" A union OF these
forces in Waxahachie might result
in much public good.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

William Jennings Bryan says:
An election is public affair and
participation in politics is a civic
duty"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

Any erroneous reflection upon the
naracter, standing or reputation Of
any person. firm or corporation that
may appear in the columns Of the
Daily Light will be gladly corrected
npon its being brought to the atten-
ton CT the management
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

There are some things in life
that inflict more painful wounds
than the knife thrust or bullet of an
assailant.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

Don't throw rocks at yourself
your friends will perform that task
for you.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

Happiness hinges on the eternal
question mark. That may be the
reason why it is so uncertain.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
The Enterprise Publishing Com

IH6 EHteTpTIS0 FuDIISHlnR OOm-
pany Is III nowise responsible for
debts that may be contracted by en-
plov1s, nor will we assume payment
of such debts under any circum-
stances. Every employee of this office
Is paid promptly for work done. This
ID to protect ourselves and the SELL
Ing lic.-ENTERPRISE PUB
LISTING COMPANY, Per G. w Nc
Knight, Manager.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

Mr.. G. Hog saw his shadow, and
for six weeks suffering humanity
must pay the cost of old Soils joke.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

No doubt Thaw is willing to
agree that a live lunatic is worth
several dead sane men.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

Old mems eyes are like old mems
things a long way off.-El!ct.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

Life is perplexing proposition
The longer you live the less you
know about it.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

(Residence Phone. Bell No 2S9.)
". A. OWNBY City Editor
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

Every one desires to live long but no
one would he old Swift.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

"Well. it's comforting to see a man
keep hundred women or so quiet for
an hour. bohemian.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

American Woman to Wed Count.
Paris, Feb. 3-Mrs Alice Weth-
erbee, an American woman OF con-
siderable wealth. will, 1t Is announ
ced, be married early this month to
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

Obituaries, resolutions OF respect,
cards OF thanks-all matter not
NEWS-will be charged for at the
rate of 5 cents per line. Poetry at
double price.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03
Che Daily Ii0bt
published Daily Except Sunday
BY
ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING
COMPANY.
PAID-UP CAPITAL. $4,000.

Entered at the Waxahachie Post
office as mail matter of the second
class. {:
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-03

81 like TO - to church"
why
The Western news., 1908-11-04
TOWN BEAUTY AID.
Society In Each Block to Look After
Back Yard Reform.


Back Yard Reform.
Birmingham, Ala, which is already
distinguished for its natural beauty
and for its beautiful homes and beau.
tiful streets, is the starting place Of a
movement valuable to any town. Red
mountain is in itself thing of beauty,
and within the city limits are land.
scape effects of rare charm. But If
the people will support Mayor Ward
in his movement for improving and
beautifying all sections of Birming-
ham the city will be made still more
attractive as a place Of residence The
mayor desires the women to take the
actual lead in this matter and organize
societies for enhancing the appearance
of such blocks especially as have been
neglected.
Much has been done in an educa-
tional way to stimulate in the public
taste for the beautiful but in order to
give this work concrete form the may
or suggests that society with 1.-The
city beautiful in view be organized in
every block. says the birmingham
ASe-defalu.
Cleanliness and the disappearance of
uglinesS should be first in mind. Aft.
er the back yards as we'll as the front
yards are put in clean condition then
fences and sidewalks and trees and
grass plots should receive attention.
In the more elegant sections the
premises are kept in model condition
all the year round, and the lawns are
marvels of beauty. With the organ.
ization of block societies all Birmng.
ham could be brought easily in line
with 'the city beautiful" idea. Such
movement would result at once in q
spirit of emulation. and in carrying out
| the proposed scheme the expense tc
the individual would be next to moth
ing.
The Western news., 1908-11-04

Under the above heading the Won
ans club Of Springfield, H., has sent
broadcast the following notice:
"The Woman's club offers the follow
ing prizes:
"Fifst.-Three dollars for the best
flower garden in each school district.
"Second.-A metal flag to be placed
on the southeast corner of the best
kept block of each school district-re-
wards to be made in September.
'"Third.-A commemoration tree will
be given the school district making the
greatest improvement before Septem-
ber
"a flower show will be held in Sep
tember, prizes to be announced here
fter. A badge button bearing the in
scription, Springfield Beautiful, Have
Helped viii be given every child who
has done something toward making
Springfield beautiful.
"Look out for the alley; that will
count half. Don't throw papers on the
street, No private grounds will be
entered ..-.,.. IA .tation. Show what
! the children can DO"
The Western news., 1908-11-04
BUYING PIGS IN P0KEs.
What You DO When You Patronize o
Catalogue House.

What You DO When You Patronize O
Catalogue House.
Would you buy Il cat in a bag, q
pig in a poke? No? Then you are not
one of those who contribute $25O,OOO,-
600 annually to the support of the cata.
logue houses in payment for their pic
tured wares.
Yet there are millions who are doing
that very thing, buying the cat in the
bag and pig in the poke, and of a
stranger, when for the asking they
might buy of neighbor and have am
pie time to examine their purchase be-
fore paying over their money.
Why they prefer thus to buy their
cats and their pigs is question
that the local merchant would pay
money to have answered.
Why will people otherwise sensible
pass up the goods which they can eX-
anime before purchase and pay out
their good coin to catalogue house,
trusting to the picture and promise? ?
That they will do it "'tis true, 'tis
pity, and pity it's it's true"
The Western news., 1908-11-04
PIayaroynds and Citizenship.

PlayfeldS are a question of morals
and citizenship and the welfare of the
state In the last analysis, to say moth
ing of physical development.-New Ha-
ven Journal Courier.
A true word is this from the City Of
Films. The country boy has for years
been extolled for his working qualities.
Now the city boy, says the New York
Herald, trained and developed on mu-
nicipal Fairgrounds, will come into his
own.
The Western news., 1908-11-04
Notice to Creditors.

Estatelof Herman Maki, deceased. Notice
Is ht reby given by the undersigned. A. b..
McGIew. administrators of the estate Of Her
man Maxi. deceased, to the CREDITORS of, and
all persons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit theal wit the necessary
vouchers, with in four months after the first
publication of this notice, to the said ad-
ministrator at the Office of w. p. Baker, in
Hamilton Montana, the same being the
place for the transaction OF the business of
said estate, in the County of RavaUi, State
OF Montana.
DATED October p, 190S
A. b. McGREW
Administrators Of the Estate of Herman
Maxi, Deceased. 5l-4t