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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02
4 LEGACY OF LOVE.

I In the dying message of w. II.
Rivers. president of the Elgin Ma
tional bank, TO his children. BE
kind and generous TO the poor. AL
ways lend helping hand to those
in distress and need" we have a
pretty good definition of the char
acter of the religious life of the fu-
ture DR.. Eliot doubtless had in mind
when he delivered his notable ad-
dress TO the students attending the
Harvard Divinity school, and which
has created such widespread discus
sion among men of deep thought
and earnest piety, and provoked more
or less abusive criticism on the part
of lesser minds.
Although rich in this world s
goods, a dying message like this
from father to his children, sup
ported by a life in which its spirit
was exempified, is a more priceless
legacy than all the wealth he had
been able TO gather together during
busy and prosperous career--in
fact, il is the one and only key that
will unlock to those to whom this
wealth was bequeathed the full en-
joyment its possession is designed
to bring.
BE kind and generous 10 the
poor. Always lend a helping hand to
those in distress and need" Here's
religion as old as the hills, yet
new" in the sense in which it is
taking hold of the hearts and minds
of the people after nineteen centur-
les Of militant christianity.
Verify, as Dr.. Eliot AYERS, we are
getting to the point where We are
ready 10 initiate and exemplify In
our daily life the fullness OF this
spirit of the message brought to the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02
\ PROLIFIC YIELD.
Grain Crops of Northwest Show

Grain Crops of Northwest Show
Increase over Last Year.
! Spokane, Wash, Sept. Sixty
five million bushels OF wheat, 35,-
900, 900 bushels of oats and 5000
goo bushels of barley is the extent
of the grain crop predicted for
Washington, Idaho and Oregon this
season by millers and bankers who
have made a close study of the sit
uation in the three states. The hay
crop, including alfalfa, will be the
largest in the history of the north
west, and in addition the growers
in the Yakima valley in Washington
will make 100000 bales of hops.
The crop is high grade and nee
from defects.
The wheat acreage in Washington
is 2,122 900 acres this year, as
against l,72S.748 in 1908, when
%, 100000 bushels were harvested.
from 80. 100000 to 40,000,000 bush
els, as against $4,000 900 bushels in
1907. Oregon has S62. 900 acres in
wheat this year, as against S15, 5S5
in 1908, and # is expected the crop
will be not less than l6, 500. 600
bushels. If conditions had been ia
forable throughout the state the
yield would be 100000 bushels.
Idaho will cut between $500 900
and l0,0OO,000 bushels this year, as
compared with less than 100000
bushels in 1908. It's acreage is 474.-
600, as against 4l4.412 a year ago,
Farmers are holding their oats
for $25 ton, which means from
500 to $3.50 at tidewater The
barley crop is large, with plenty of
coarse grain for feeding later in the
season. Many OF the wheat ranchers
believe they made mistake in hold
ing their grain when it was at the
dollar mark, as prices have tumbied
TO from SO To Sc cents. Millers in
the Inland Empire do not expect a
raise until next spring. the basis
for this being that the farmers In
the Canadian Northwest are cutting
a bumper crop and the fact that
Russian and Danubian countries
are ready to ship to Europe.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02
NO CURE IN A COMMISSION.

We both appreciate and applaud
the efforts of the esteemed Dallas
Times Herald and the esteemed San
Antonio Express to bring about re-
form in the Texas prison system !;
as an Emerald Islander would say,
we were with them before they be-
gan.
But they are chasing a will-o-
the-wisp when they propose to take
the system out of politics; that is
an impossibility. The penitentiary is
state concern, and politics, which
is the science of government, runs
the state
Both the Dallas namesake and
the Alamo brother suggest commits
sion control, advancing the idea
that subordinate Officers would not
be favored because of some assist
ance given the successful candidate
for governor. Wouldn't the men on
the commission need assistance?
Besides in our humble Judgment,
we are making mockery of the
government by this commission
business: in other words, We are
creating governments galore, and
the thing is already a plague. Turn
which way We will, there's a com
mission, either federal or state.
confronting us. And these commits
sions are almost constantly in con-
flict, TO the hurt of the people.
What pity it is that we can t
bring the government back to the
simplicity which characterized it in
the days of our fathers Then We
would know on whom responsibility
rested, and the corrective would be
easy to apply.
The Texas penitentiary system
needs reforming, but it isn't going
to stay reformed for the reason
that we make merchandise of our
positionsN of honor, and a people
who do that must expect to reap a
rotten seryice-Waco Times-Her-
aid ". .--.s-..-.y
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

it needs watching. 1t is fire
watch it. 1t is the helm, that which
guides the vessels. Let the helmsman
keep wide awake. II can bless or it
can curse. il can poison or heal: IT
can pierce hearts or blight hopes;
it can SOW discord or separate chief
but you can take care of your ton
que. Your neighbors may wish they
could bride it for you, but they
cant do it.-Nixon's Weekly News.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02
Letter to Prof. ACker.
WaXanachie, Texas.

Dear Sir: You are teacher.
here's one for your boys:
II the painting costs two or three
times as much as the paint, and one
paint goes twice as far as another,
how much are those two paints
worth
If Devoe is worth $3.50 or s1.75
a gallon. how much is the other one
worth?
How much is gallon of paint
worth anyhow?
The answer is: Depends on the
paint
The reason is: paint isn't always
paint There are true and false
paints, and short-measure
How much is a short-measure gal
lon worth? How much is false paint
worth? How much is Devoe worth?
There are millions a year in the
answer TO this last one.
Yours truly,
AZ F.. w. DEVOE & co.
New York
F. s.: Waxahachie Lumber COM
pany sell our paint.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

Just as other Americans. We are
proud OF the fact that an American
discovered the North Pole. Science
may have reason for having pros
ecuted the discovery and final re-
suits from this attainment may meet
their every expectation, but aside
from the excitement these explora-
tons have furnished to explorers and
readers We fail to discover any good
that has been accomplished
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02
Real Estate Transfers.

j. w Sparks to T. b. Bradford
lot / in block II, Highland addition
to Ennis; $425.
VIM. Harwell to 7. j. Black, lots
SO and 81 in the town of Clemma !;
Sis.
II. E. Latham to l. and l.. Cert,
40 acres out of the T. NJ. Rowe sur
vey; s3,253.64.
n. Hood to T. j. Cole, $50 acres
of land; $4,000.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02
At the Majestic.

An entirely new program viii
be given by Hoyt & Marion at the
Majestic tonight. These performers
change they make tonight in their
bill will be continued until their en-
gagement closes Saturday night
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

An exchange says; "A Texas edi-
tor, S. J, Thomas, Of Comanche, has
been convicted of eating a whisk
broom. His wife left the broom on
the dining table at night, and the
next morning when Thomas went to
early breakfast he found it near his
plate, with the sugar bowl and
cream pitcher near by Believing
the broom to be breakfast food he
sprinkled it with sugar and cream
and deyOured it. Texas editors have
good appetlties and wonderful di-
gestive organs Wen, they are en-
titled to something. And If an edi-
tor has whisk broom appetite why
should ii not be gratified
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02
The Birth Record.
Ennis


August 30, a boy,
John Rodenberry and wife, Wax
ahachie, August %, a girl.
John Pilgrim and wife, Bardwell,
August rs, a boy.
Phillip Stovall and wife, Bardwell,
August 30, a girl.
AL Brown and wife, Britton, Au-
gust 10, a boy.
Tim Foster and wife, Britton,
August l3, a boy,
j. T. Clark and wife, Britton,
August IL, a boy.
Ben wilkins and wife, Britton,
August B. girl.
w. " Hogan and wife, WaXaha-
Ichie, August 81, boy.
Joe NJ. Marshall and wife, WaXa-
hachie, August Is, girl.
Henry Link and wife, Waxahachie,
August Is, a girl.
w. w. Thompson and wife, Wax
ahachie, August 81, girl
John Mcintosh and wife, Waxa-
hachie, August 10, boy.
Jim Martin and wife. Waxahachie,
August 81 boy
James Blair and wife, Midlothian,
August %, a girl.
NJ w. Hawkins and wife, Midlo-
THAN, August %, girl.
! J. R. Sullivan and wife, Midloth-
ian. August Is, a girl.
Robert Lawson and wife, Midloth-
ian, August u, a girl.
John Woodall and wife, Midloth-
ian, August 10, boy.
J. W. Jackson and wife, Midloth-
ian, August 8, boy.
j. w Harris and wife, Midlothian,
August 5, a boy.
John McCrary and wife, Byron,
August 10, a boy.
Z. Long and wife, Byron, August
81, boy.
John gilbert and wife, Rankin,
August 30, a boy.
Oscar Gordon and wife, Rankin,
August 80, a boy.
X. T. Howell and wife, Rankin,
August 81, girl
c. E. Morgan and wife, Sardis,
August IS. a girl.
Jim Martin and wife, Sardis,
August 80, a girl.
B. w. Curtis and wife, Sardis,
August "a, a boy.
Algie Buchanan and wife, sardis,
4. ::::,; :l: and .''.. ..,''..
H. A. Curry and wife, Sardis,
August II, a girl.
H. w, Parrish and wife, Sardis
August ;, a girl
5 E. w Reeves and wife, Sardis,
August 3, a boy
L. B. Green and wife, Sardis.
August 81, a girl.
l.. P. Sims and wife, Sardis. Au-
gust %, a boy.
Elmo Parrish and wife, Sardi3.
August %, boy.
d. T. Jordan and wife. Sardis,
August q, a girl.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02
MARRIAGE is A PARTNERSHIP.
dividuality but "A Harmonic
ing of Two Characters.

Marriage is a lifelong walk to-
gether of two who have selected each
other from all the world. 1t is COM
munity of thought, ideals. aims,
needs and sentiments that tends to
keep them in step, says William
George Jordan in The Designer for
September. 1t does not mean a sac
rifice, of individuality, nor does it
demahd identity of opinion, but
there should ever be progressive
harmony on essentials and progress
sive sympathy on non-essentials.
Some men feel a pleasant glow of
satisfaction in fulfilled duty when
they divide generously with their
wives their material prosperity. If
money were the greatest thing, their
view would be correct, but the real
ly greatest things in life are those
that money can not buy. When a
man finds hismself growing broader
mentally and does not share this
new self WI, his wife, he is taking
an inteps elevator and letting
her tr" pc up the stairway as
:: :: !: :: :: :: ::
best When he grows into
a er social world and
er a part of it, he
he parlOr car and
day coach. Grow
lly must, under
Aecome inevitabl
ItV lone is to blame;
lit ny or it may be the
blind hess of both His
repeate to talk over with
her his his dreams of ambi-
ton, his purposes and pro-
gress, to S Ute her interest, to
share with IL his intellectual up
NV pI,ny mot NV Sr- ,i,.
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ENTERPRISE PUB. co.

anything but Foley's Honey and Tar
for chronic coughs, bronchitis, hay
fever. asthma, and lung trouble, as
1t stops the cough and heals the
lungs B. w. Fearis. d
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

The editor doesn't want any one
to send him any more copies of his
paper in which they have found mis-
takes. If they find a perfect copy,
however. he offers big prize for
it. If the fool critic who hunts for
mistakes in the paper would find
them al he would be kept busy. We
would be pleased to buy copies of
any paper which can be proven en-
tirely free from errors, either in ty-
Biography or in statements of facts.
We will also be pleased to find a
merchant who never made a mistake
in putting up an order, a lawyer
who never lost a case through his
own errors, a doctor who never
wrongfully diagnosed a case.
druggist who never made mistake,
a postoffice official who never put
mail into the wrong box. woman
who never, never forgot 10 put in
the salt while cooking or to put the
tea in the teapot before putting in
the water Bring on some of your
mistakeless paragons who find it so
easy TO criticise the papers and Wen
give them the chance of their lives
to find out whether they are really
human.--Bemidji Pioneer
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

Mars was totally eclipsed last
night by the moon and "occuIation. 4"
But for the effect # the moon on
"osculating" practice the eclipse
served by earth's beings.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

While it may not be possible to
fool all of the people all of the
time it is an evident fact that an
effort is to be made to make fools
of Texas democrats. 1t is poor de-
mocracy that raises any man above
precepts of the party
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

Bring your cotton to WaXahachie
and get more money, then trade
with WaXahachie merchants and
save money.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

With all due respect to Dr.. Cook
and other explorers in the Arctic re-
gions We would like to be Informed
as to the possible effect of the dis
covery of the North Pole on the
tariff question
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

prehension, no sympathy. no inspir-
ing .responxe When comradeship in
marriage dies, it really makes very
little difference what the postmor-
TEN verdict as to the cause of the
disease may be
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Notice.

Unless past due scavenger bills
are paid Immediately shall institute
prosecutions under the city ordin-
ances. A. A. Few, City Scavenger. 81
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02
THE TEMPLE OF JUSTICE
Pleas of Guilty.

Arnold Aiken, simple assault;
fined $500.
John Allen, simple assault; fined
$500.
Oliver Davis, aggravated assault
and battery; fined $25.
Martin Luther, unlawfully carry
ing arms fined 500.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02
The Death Roll.

Mrs. H. B. Jones, aged II years,
WaXahachie, August %.
James Dinwiddie, age Is years.
near Midlothian, August 9
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

Sometimes a persons tongue gets
them into trouble. watch the ton
que; II is your tongue, II belongs
10 you, and Is the only one for
which you are responsible. Your
also but that is his business; this is
yours TO see TO. Watch your tongue;
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

The Enterprise Publishing Company IL
IN no wise responsible for de BITS that may
be contracted by employees, nor will We
assume payment OF such debts under
any circumstances. Every employe of
this ONCE is paid promptly for work
done. This is to protect Ourselves and
the selling ublic-ENTERPRISE PUB.
LISTING COMPANY, Per G. W. NJ o.
KniRht. Manager.
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On, you oyster,

Just to show their positive securi-
ty thieves are now operating in
daylight in Fort Worth.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02
Hay and Corn !.

II you need either, phone us your
order. We have the best Oklahoma
hay. A car Of good South Texas
new corn on track.
u 6HIvN 4 KEYS.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

Amy erroneous reflection upon the
character, standing or reputation of any
person, firm or corporation that may APP
wiii be gladly corrected upon II being
brought to the attention of the manage
uent.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

the enemy from the gates of
our fair city. The mail order
houses are taking millions of
dollars annually fro m our
people. The weapon the mail
order houses use is
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

Obituaries. resolutions OF respect cards
Of thznks-ali matter not NEWS ill be
charged for at the rate OF cents per line
Poetry at double price.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

Eighteen rolls toilet pspr and
holder for 800 AZ Cruak CO Il
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02

Warming.
DO not be persuaded 4nto taking
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-02
ADVERTISING

Mr.. Merchant, fight the mail
order man with his own wea-
pom. Patronise your home pa
per, and let your home people
know what you are selling.
Advertising is the life of trade
and always wins.
The most successful financial
institutions in the world owe
their success to legitimate and
judicious use of printers ink.
They must believe in its effica-
cy when they are willing to
pay as much as S18, coo for one
page for one issue
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6ntered at the Waxahachie Postoffice as
Nail Matter of the Second Glass. +:
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09

judges Of the penalty but only OF the
guilt or innocence under the indict-
ment.
1t was evident that the jury was not
far from reaching an agreement. The
court room was crowded and everyone
remained, expecting verdict shortly.
1t was just 4:40 p. m. when the jury
filed into the court room to render
the verdict.
II was learned today that the first
ballot in the jury room resulted in
eight votes for second degree murder
and four for acquittal The four who
wanted to free Hammer held out and
the other eight gave in to the minor
ity and the compromise resulted In
the announced verdict.
81 am willing to be quoted In the
statement that it is impossible to
convict of murder in Marion County"
said Prosecutor Charles l.. Justice af-
ter the verdict had been rendered.
mo stronger nor clearer case was
ever presented to any jury. The evil
dence showed conclusively that Ham
ner In the heat of passion stabbed and
killed Roy Cubbison. There was no
more self-defense to that killing than
is every man who Is cursed at should
kill the one who offends. Such ver-
dict in such q case and under such
evidence is disgrace to the com
munity. 1t makes Marion county, the
home and harborer of murderers who
may kill at will and go Scott free"
Counsel for the defense Messrs
Mouser, Moloney and Myres were
highly pleased with the verdict. There
will be no attempt made to set 1t
aside.
| Judge Babst announced at the con-
clusion of the session and before the
prisoner was taken back to Jail, that
he will sentence him Saturday.
The limit penalty attached to as
sault and battery is six months in the
workhouse Or reformatory and fine
OF $500.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
CUPID WINS
Pretty Wedding Near Mar,
tel at High Noon.

Cyrus G, Wissinger or Knoxville
Tennessee and Miss Nettie, G. Spice
were quietly united in marriage a
the home OF the brides parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Spiece OF one mile
west of MaiTtel, at IL o'clock noon
Saturday. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. Mr.. Christman of Tifin
Ohio.
Immediately after the wedding, an
elegant dinner was served, covers
having been laid for about twenty
The afternoon was spent at various
social diversions and lin the evening
the bride and groom left for we'd
ding tour through Pennsylvania.
The groom is the son of Henry M.
Wissinger Of Ligonler Pennsylvania,
He is a DRUGGIST employed In large
store at Knoxville, Tennessee. The
bride is popular young lady and has
many charming graces. The groom
was formerly employed in GaNon and
while in that town he became ac-
quainted with the girl who became
his wife Saturday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
Assau,,t and Battery is the
Jury's Verdict.
A COMPROMISE IS REACHED
Eight of the Twelve Give in
to Four.
After Six Hours Dclibcration the Jury
Rather than Report Disagreement
Returned u Verdict for tho Least
Oncnsc Under the Indictment.

With the leniency customary with
Marion county juries, twelve men FRI
day afternoon after nearly six hours
deliberation, declared Hammer not
guilty of second degree murder but
guilty of assault and battery which
carries with it no penitentiary penal
ty
1t was a moment, full of dramatic
possibilities and heart interest, when
the jury raped loudly on the doors
opening into the court room. Judge
Babst instructed the baliff to bring in
the jury. Seated in the box the clerk
called the roll. The foreman, w. n
Moral told the court that the jury
had agreed upon a verdict and the
clerk read the findings.
With eyes filled with tears, expect.
| ing anything. but overjoyed with the
verdict, the prisoner received the SEN
tence with almost the same lack OF
visible emotion displayed throughout
the trial The eyes of is relatives
his mother and brothers and sisters
who sat close to him. filled with tears
so that the smiles that followed the
verdict found 1t difficult TO force their
way through. Counsel for the defend
ant crowded about him and congratu-
lated him on the verdict. Strange as
it may seem the prisoner did not con-
gratulate his counsel but he did think
to thank the jury for the verdict. The
aged mother. too, thanked each of the
jurymen personally. All during that
long wait while his fate was in the
hands of the jurors Hammer sat in
the court room with his mother at his
side. Not many words were spoken.
At four o'clock the jurymen asked
to come out. 1t was thought that they
were ready to report their findings
but instead they were merely asking
the court to inform them of the PEN
alties of the various offenses OF which
they might declare the defendant gull
ty. Though attorneys for the prosecu-
tion and the defense claimed that the
court had not the right to instruct
the jury as to the penalties, 1t being
only the right of the jury to declare
the innocence or the guilt of the de-
tendant, the court briefly INSTRUCTED
them in regard to the penalties and
then dnfromed them that they were not