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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28

Smithson used to labor under the i'm
preston hat he WAS Il born humorist
but he has given NJ trying to be funny
how.
He called one day on IN old school
friend aud was shown into a room
where his chum's sister vas busy ar
ranging a quantity of dried grass which
she had collected.
What Il quantity of dried grass you
have collected Miss Ritchie" he said
Then his humor burst forth. Mice
room for donkey to get into
Make yourself at home. Mr. Smith
son." said the girl pleasantly.
When he arrived home all the humor
was crushed out Of him forever.-Lon-
don Scraps.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28

The Dallas News pointedly re-
marks: 1t may get so some time
that the insurance companies will
write a Christmas hazard into the
price of their policies, if they are not
already doing it. The fire loss in
Texas covering the Christmas period
was far beyond what it reasonably
should have been. If the public
thinks this loss falls altogether upon
the insurance companies and the
owners it is very much mistaken
Every policyholder pays for his por-
ton of the Christmas risk.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28
w. A. OWNBY City Editor
tResidence Phone, Bell No. 2s9.)
\ MAN AND HIS MONEY,

The announcement that Mr..
Thomas F. Ryan, the New York fin
ancial magnate, has withdrawn from
the directorate of thirty-four COM
panies. is received with interest, and
thereby hangs a moral
The interest is based on the fact
that this Wall street giant only re-
tains a hand in the Morton Trust
company, the National Bank of Com
merce. and the American Tobacco
company. Among the corporations
from the directorate OF. which he re-
signs are the Commercial Trust COM
pany of Philadelphia, the Continent
al Rubber company Of America, the
Mercantile Trust company of New
York, and the eaboard Air Line
railway
Mr. Ryan is quoted as saying;
This step has been taken after long
and mature elaboration. There is no
significance TO it other than my doc
tors told me ought TO let up They
first advised me to unload some of
my responsibilities two years ago,
and since then / have gradually with
drawn from the directofates OF thir-
ty-fopr corporations. My recent res
ignations are but the continuance of
the policy adopted two years ago OF
unloading business responsibilities
AS rapidly as can in justice TO the
interests involved.
The moral of this event is the old
one about the flight of time, and
the wings OF riches, and mans NOR
tality. says the Houston Chronicle.
Great fortunes are piled up and the
northumberland either meets with
reyerses and loses his money, or he
finds himself at the mouth OF the
grave. wherein plutocrat and pauper
king and clown, turn into the same
kind of dust and no coin is current.
But a little while ago We said as
wealthy as Vanderbilt Then Jay
=
lips. For a time J. Pierpont Morgan
doomed large in the news OF the day
and "morganeerine was added 10
the financial vocabulary. Rockefei-
ler's riches are still spoken of with
awe, and when not so long ago Ry-
an bought the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society he was hailed as nm
ancial star of the first magnitude.
But. just as astronomy teaches us
that the stars in heaven do not last
forever. so the human stars who play
The chief parts in our drama OF me-
we are taught by science and COM
mon knowledge, get their exit cues.
We can moralize over 1t with such
philosophy as We may possess, but II
remains a mystery. Man Is cres-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28
CHRISTMAS TREE CUSTOM.
Cutting of Small Trees Not Consid-
cred n Menace to Forests

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The coun-
try's forests again have been called
upon TO supply about four million
Christmas trees, and again many
>'rsons have asked themselves aud
have queried the United States for
eS service. is the custom a men,
ace 10 the movement for forest pres
erVation?"
IN the millions of happy homes
ever the country where the younger
generation has made the Christmas
tree tie center of play since early
Erlday morning, there are many mo-
theirs and fathers who have given
IIe question more or less thought.
From sunday schools and other or
gauizaiions also, which hold an an
nual celebration around a gayly
trimmed evergreen for the benefit of
The iittle ones. has come the ques-
tiop whether it is consistent to urge
conservation of forest resources and
then TO cut millions Of young trees
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28
For . Bride. n:wry,

There is very pretty custom In
some of the northern parts OF Europe
There the white poplar In good soil
Increases a shilling in value every
year. The trees are generally cut down
at the age Of twenty years, he they
are then supposed to have Attained
their full growth When daughter II
born In the family OF well to dc
farmer the father rs soon rs the sea
son permits plants thousand youns
trees. and these are to constitute the
dowry Of the maiden. which trow as
she grows and increases In height and
value as her virtues and beauty IN
crease"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28

The Fort Worth Record says:
There has been a story going the
rounds of the newspapers these last
portion of the state of Texas would
cut itself off and become a new
state The story was started by
those who know nothing of Texas,
for once a man has ever had the OPP
portunity to mark the result of the
remark. rs from Texas, you
couldn't give him the whole of any
state in the union and make it
that distinction
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28
Her Luck,

BY a strange coincidence a much
married woman lost three husbands in
succession through fatal accidents in
the mine Naturally her case excited
much interest. and she had many SYM
pathetic callers, to all of whom she
made the same reply.
'Ah, yes, It's very hard she said.
but in the midst of my sorrow I've
always had somethin' to be thankful
for. None o my husbands lived Icing
after I'd insured EN-. as some poor
souls husbands dol london Graphic
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28

An instance OF exclusiveness main
tanned under difficulties is reported
from the ladies' cabin Of an Atlantic
liner All were sick except one lady
and a cat. which wandered uneaslly
about. The lady vcntured to stroke
the cat, remarking Poor pussy" TIL"
cat was inclined TO respond and elevat-
ed It's tail in token OF good will, when
from neighboring berth came IL,
choking tones the words. Excise me.
that is private csit.' Argonaut.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28
Out to Work.

"What society neesis is clearing
house
What do you mean:'
Il wish didn't have to 80 to the
Van Squawks' ball next week. The
Van Squawks Wish they didn't have
to ask me Why can't we etchAnks
certificates and call the think event."
Kansas city Journal
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28
La the Same Goat.

The stranger advanced toward the
door. Mrs O'Toole stood in the door
way with u rough stick IN her left
hand and frown on her BROW
Good morning" said the stranger
politely. I'm looking for Mr.
O'Toole"
her club over to her other hand.-Ev-
eryuody's
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28
WV Il. aSrk.d.

A witness in an Irish court talked 50
loud that Charles Philirs, who was
counsel on the other side, said, Eel
low. why DO you bark so furiously p
Because" said the man, looking
hard at Philips. II think see thief.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28
Retribution.

Tonny-Pop, what Is retribution!
rommys Pop Retribution, my son. Is
scmething that VIC are sure will even
tually overtake other people.-Phila
desphia Record.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28

Bargains in the want column.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-28

Obituaries resolutions OF respect, cards
of thanks-all matter not NEWS-will be
charged for at the rate OF cents pei line.
Poetry at double price.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
BOARD OF WORKS ANNUAL REPORT
SAYS PLEASANT THINGS AND
LEAVES SOME THINGS UNSAID

No mention of the fact that the con-
duit and water supply mains were
planned and financed during the ad-
ministration of Mayor Richard P. Nor
ris is made.
THE completion of the intercepting
sewer is another undertaking of great
magnitude which must be placed to the
credit of the year just closed says the
report. THE engineering difficulties
which were encountered and success
fully overcome in the prosecution Of
this work were of Singularly trying
and obstinate character. The work is
now ready for acceptance and when put
in operation will prove of incalculable
benefit to a large section of the city
which, under present conditions, is in a
state anything but conducive to public
health" This contract was held by
James Kennedy.
Strange to say, the report does not
mention the fact that the sewer will be
absolutely useless for year or more
because of the delay and neglect of the
board in letting a contract for an outlet.
For this reason, 1925, 900 worth of sewer
construction is lying idle in the ground
and not yielding any return on the in
vestment.
The balance of the report consists of
a detailed statement of the public i'm
provements made during the year.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
AMERICAN FORK NOTES.

American Fork, Feb. 22.-Funeral serv-
ices over the remains of the 9-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Feath-
erstone, who died from the effects of
measles a few days ago, were held at
the family residence in the First ward
yesterday afternoon. There was a large
attendance of friends and relatives.
The local high school boys of this place
defeated the 3. Y. L. eleven of Provo
last night in a holly contested game at
the Apollo hall in this city by a score of
80 to p.
E. c. Lee of Price, Utah. came to
American Fork yesterday with two car
loads of fat beef cattle which he had
sold to Jerome Beurgard of Bingham.
John Swigert of this place has moved
to Stevensville, Mont. leaving here yes
terday over the Rio Grande.
Miss Ella and Liza Storrs went to
Springville today to attend the wedding
reception OF their cousin. Miss Ada Kin
red, who was married Wednesday to Jo-
seph Jackman.
DR.. and Mrs. Holden and their son Har-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
SERVICES TO Be ELABORATE
Church Dignitaries and Other Citi-
zens of Prominence at Fly
care Funeral.

At the Ogden tabernacle at II O'Clock
noon today the funeral services over the
remains of President N. C. NFlygare will
commence. President l.. w. Shurtliff and
Bishop John Watson will preside The
tabernacle choir has prepared a special
musical program, including a number of
choruses ana solos.
President Joseph f. Smith and his
counselor Anthem II. Lun.d will speak.
Others who will deliver addresses are
President L. w. Shurtliff, president C. F.
Middleton, Bishop John Watson, Judge
II. II. Rolapp of Ogden and A(W. Carl
son of Salt Lake. The pail bearers will
be c. c. Richards, n. ]. Harris, A T.
Wright. William Moyes. Peter Anderson,
c. e. Peterson, e A. Olson and w. NJ.
Sanderson.
The funeral cortege Will leave the Fyl-
care residence, 2429 Jefferson avenue. at
ll:l5 o'clock and go direct to the taberna-
Gle.
The west half of the tabernacle has
been reserved for the church and educa-
tional organizations, made up of the high
counsel, the WeDer Stake Sunday school
board, the Y. u. and the Y. Nj. NJ. l. A.
boards, the primary board, the faculty of
the Weber academy, the Stake school
board, the religion class board and the
boards of the state school for the deaf
and blind and the Industrial school, the
mayor and the city council.
Hundreds of persons who had known
President Flygare in this life viewed the
body yesterday afternoon and last even
ing. The body Will lie in state until 1879
o'clock this morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
CANNOT Retire At PRESENT
E. H. Hartman Unable to Say When
He VIII Get Out of the
Harness.

New York. Feb. Pr don't want to
say how long I shall stay in the har-
ness" said Z. H. Hartman today when
asked if he expected to realize the inten-
ton expressed twelve months ago that he
might retire from business in another
year. Mr. Hartman said: We'll, it is
not a case of changing my mind. but of
not having had time TO think about re-
firing. I looked then for some falling off
in business, but nothing like what has
occurred. / did not expect to see fifty
per cent of the decrease that has been
realized Under such conditions there is
nothing TO do but TO stick until matters
get into competent hands at least, and
until confidence has been restored.
Just now we are hearing about the
wage problem. But do the people appre-
ciate. that with a given opportunity for
the development of business. the more
we have to pay for capital the less there
is to pay for wages2 am not referring
TO the scale of wages. but to the amount
that we can spend for wages. And In or
der TO get capital on reasonable terms we
have got 10 have good credit. and credit
must be maintained by surplus earnings.
There is the whole thing in nutshell
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
Ogden Society.

Miss Gladys Cooper wis hostess at a
luncheon in honor of her guest Miss
Amy Moore Of Helena, Mont. on Thurs
day afternoon.
Miss Lettis Holliston was given a BIRTH
day surprise on Tuesday evening.
The Misses Bertha and Mary Hayes en-
tertained { number of their young friends
at cards on Wednesday evening. The
game was five hundred.
The dance given by the Ladies' Sewing
club on Tuesday at the Congress Dancing
academy was a brilliant event. About 20
pcople were in attendance.
Miss Fayette Smith was surprised at
her home Tuesday evening by circle of
her young friends. Games were played
and refreshments served.
The young people of the Baptist church
gave a social on Friday evening in the
church Darlors. A musical and literary
program was given and refreshments
were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Winston an
nounce the engagement OF their daugf-
ter. Carrie D.. 10 Elmer o. Parker. the
wedding to take place in April.
The Tolstoi circle will be entertained
by Mrs Nate Kuhn at 234s Monroe ave-
nue. on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. c. e. Smith left Thursday for an
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
OGDEN NEWS
office 40 Tweny-Flfth
Ogden, Sunday, Feb. %.
office 40 Twenty-FIfth Street

Mrs ]. W. West and MrsWDayid Lit
tlefield, after a visit of three Aonths with
relatives here, left Thursday for their
home in Dee, Ore.
extended visit with Mrs. w. r. Mcintosh
at Los Angeles
Miss Rita Porter has returned from a
trip to California, where she visited her
sister, Mrs. Heber Andrews.
Mrs. r. I. Harris is here from Tono-
pah, New, to spend a few weeks with
her parents, Judge and Mrs. ]. E. Bag
ley.
Miss Dorothy Hobson will leave this
week for visit with friends in tos An
Miss Virginia Randall of Salt Lake is
paving an extended visit to friends in
this city.
Miss Edna Carey has returned from a
visit with friends in Salt Lake.
Miss Irene Stevens entertained the
members of her card club Monday even
ing.
friends in Salt Lake for a few days.
During the past week the Ogden char
ity committee has effected a permanent
organization and plans have been adopted
for more effective work. Since the char
ity ball conducted by the committee with
such marked social and financial success.
numerous calls have been made upon the
committees funds. To provide additional
means and to Investigate deserving cases
of need will be the immediate purpose
of the organization. Those elected for the
ensuing year are: Presidnt Mrs. Frank
J. Cannon; first vice president Mrs. Fred
]. Kiesel; second vice president, Mrs. II.
II. Spencer; secretary, Mrs. Z. A. Lit
tlefield treasurer Mrs A. P. Bigelow.
The directors are: Mrs. A. S. Condor.
Mrs David Eccles. Mrs. T. s. Fitzger-
aid. Mrs A. p Hibbs Mrs. P. Heaiy.
Mrs. Mary Armstrong. Mrs. NJ S. Brown
ing Mrs G.. l.. Becker. Mrs. E. Nj. Con-
roy, Mrs ]. S. Corlew. Mrs. Abe Kuhn,
Kr1hn Il g Lewis Mrs
f. w Matson, Mrs. III. W. Naisbit Mrs.
Adam Patterson. Mrs. l. L. Reynolds,
Mrs. ]. H. Spargo. sss Joseph Scow-
croft.
The dance given by the Knights of
Columbus at the Congress dancing
academy on Friday evening was attend
ed by more than one hundred and fifty
persons.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
Ogden Briefs.

WILL BE BURIED TUESDAY.-The
funeral of l.. Anderson will be held Tues
day afternoon at the Fourth ward meet
ing house. Burial will be at the City
cemetery.
RAILROAD GHOST WALKS = The
Southern Pacific employees were paid off
yesterday and the employees at the Union
Pacific were given their monthly checks
last evening.
BUILDING PERMITS INCREASE -
portion of January. building permits have
been issued for buildings the total costs
of which is given as s20.275.
SERMON TO INDIVIDUALS-Th last
of a series of sermons addressed TO in
dividuals will be given at the First Con-
evening. 1t will be a Sermon Addressed
to the Good People of Ogden" an at
tempt to fix the ultimate responsibility
for civic shiftlessness.
SPRAINS HIS ANKLE-Superinten
ent w. A. Whitney of the Union Pacific
returned from a trip to Green River yes
terday, suffering from sprained ankle.
He was forced TO walk with the aid of
crutches and will be laid up for several
weeks. Mr.. Whitney sustained the injury
while alighting from train at Green
River.
WON'T USE VOTING MACHINES
The newly adopted voting machines will
not be used in the school bond election
edugatiORr have decided that there is no
prd8ision in the law allowing the use of
machines in bond elections. Accordingly
the old-Iashioned Australian ballot will
be revived for the occasion.
BURIAL OF BENJAMIN DOUGLAS
The funeral of BENJAMIN E. Douglas was
held yesterday afternoon from the resi-
denee of Mrs. A. NJ. Boyle. 27S2 Evans
avenue. The services were presided over
by Bishop McQuarrie. The speakers were
John A. Boyle, George Shorten, c. F.
Middleton and Bishop McQuarrie. Burial
was in the City cemetery.
FRUIT TRAFFIC BEGINS-The Cali
fornia fruit traffic has opened up and
within the next three days will be in full
force. Oranges in car load lots consigned
to New York. Chicago. Philadelphia and
other eastern points are beginning to ar
rive and other fruits will lstart moving in
a few days. The opening of this traffic
will put a number of the idle trainmen
back to work. The business, IL is ex-
pected will be at it's height within a
week and will be about six weeks before
the entire crop has been moved
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
WOOL GROWERS ORGANIZE.
New Association for Northern Part
of the State Is Formed.

For the purpose of protecting their in
terests the woolgrowers of northern
Utah met at the Weber club yesterday
and formed an organization to be known
as the Northern Utah Woolgrowers' asso-
citation. The officers elected are: Presi-
dent, ]. S. Houtz; .vice-presidents. A. G.
Fell, G. G.. Mcfarland, Charles Zeimer;
secretary-treasurer, Hyrum McFarland.
Another meeting will be held Tuesday af-
ternOon for the purpose of perfecting the
organization, drafting bylaws, etc.
For the present the organization formed
yesterday will be but a local concern.
Presently, however. the intention is to
affiliate with the State WOolgrowers as
ISOLATION as well as with the National
Wooigrowers association. The object of
the organization is to generally benefit
the sheep men, regulating salaries, buying
supplies, and regulating the ranges
AS yet the territory over which the new
organization will assume jurisdiction has
not been determined. More than thirty
persons attended the meeting yesterday.
representing more than a million sheep
and more than a million pounds of wool.
For the purpose of disposing of the 1905
wool clip a committee consisting of A. G..
Fell, Lewis Bitton, and NJ. s. Marriott
was appointed. Other committees were
named and reports on matters pertaining
to the organization will be rendered at
next Tuesdays meeting.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
HONORS EVEN IN
THE FAMILY JAR
Double Knockout Results From
Exchange of Tokens by
Mr.. and Mrs. Royden.

An excited woman summoned Police
man Griffiths to 235 South State street
last night about II 80 O'Clock. She said
that Victor Royden, waiter at the
Heidelberg saloon, was beating his wife
with a chair.
The policeman ran into the house and
hurried to the front room on the sec
Ond floor, occupied by ROyden and his
wife. Mrs. Royden was lying uncon-
scious upon the floor, and Royden was
lying upon the bed with blood flowing
from a wound upon the back of his
head, near the base of the skull.
Royden stated that he retired early
last night and was awakened by his
wife, who struck him upon the head
with some heavy thing. A broken plate
upon the floor indicated that the woman
had used it as a weapon. The waiter
denied that he had struck his wife with
a chair. He failed to explain how she
came to take the count and then some.
Mrs Royden, when restored to con-
seriousness, refused to make a charge
against her husband. and begged the
policeman not to arrest him.
The husband and wife were taken to
the emergency hospital, where their in
juries were dressed by Jsiler Wilkin-
son. Both were afterward locked in
the city jail. 1t was a gloomy ending
for the Washington's birthday celebra-
ton in the house of ROyden.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
WRONG MAN GETS TRUNK.
S. p. Retain Accused of Securing
Proparty Under False Pretenses.

s. P Reitan. waiter, was arrested
yesterday morning by Detectives Shannon
and Wilson, on complaint of the Redman
Van & Storage company. Reitan is &C
cused of going to the Redman warehouse
on Dec. Z and securing a trunk by falsely
representing that IT was his property. The
trunk and its contents are valued at 500.
After Reitan mad taken away the trunk.
the Redman company received a letter
from w. c. Henderson,, cook who is
now in Sacramento, asking that the trunk
be shipped to the California city. Hen
dershot was informed that the trunk had
been delivered to its owner. He replied
that he was the owner and that he had
not received IL.
The matter was then placed in the hands
of the police.
Retan is a German, "a years old. He
claims that part of the contents of the
trunk belong to him. Hendershot, he said,
was formerly his roommate and the two
jointly used the trunk.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
PROGRESS is RAMPANT.
Ephraim Commercial Club Has Gal
vanized That Town Into One
of Activity,

Ephraim. Feb. 211.-The Ephraim Com
mercial club held its annual election last
night and elected the following officers:
President, NJ. F. Murray; vice president
James Frost; secretary. P. C. Anderson
treasurer, J. p. Hansen. The CONNER
cial club has been a leading factor in
the remarkable progress made by Eph-
rain during the past three years. 1t is
doubtful il any other Utah town can fur
nish better illustration of the value.
of organized effort in building up a
town
Among the notable improvements the
municipal electric light plant stands at
the head This plant cost the city over
$4,000. II has been in operation less than
two years, yet 1t is 7paying its operating
expenses, interest on the bonds, sinking
fund. and neat little surplus besides.
The streets of Ephraim are better light
ed than the streets of any other city in
Utah. bar none. Nearly every residence
in the city uses the lights. The rates are
much lower that those which prevail I'M