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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-15
| .\pIE TUI III HnI\ OF ONE
HUNDRED NEW LAWS.

HUNDRED NEW LAWS.
Five dozen and one general laws
of the thirty-first legislature have
Just gone into effect. OF the l10 gen
eral laws passed at the regular ses-
sion, forty-eieht have heretofore
gone into effect by virtue of their
emergency clauses, and one will be-
come operative later in the year by
special declaration of the act. OF
course this does not include special
or local enactments, and the acts
vetoed by the governor are not
counted.
Considering that we have been
making laws continually for over
half a century like some furious in
dividual beating tan bark, and that
our code is already larger than the
bible, it would appear quite prepos-
ferrous 10 be adding over hundred
new laws at every session of the
legislature, not to mention new acts
of congress and of thousands of city
councils, and yet the thirty-first
legislature owes its best reputation
to the fact that it was a vigorous
bill-killer. and that it passed fewer
laws than other similar bodies have
been passing The hundred and ten
new laws count much in favor of the
Texas legislature when similar bod
les in older and smaller states pro-
coed to save the people by adding
to their burden over three hundred
new laws,
But even hundred and ten laws
are entirely too many. Only ten new
degree of wisdom and of a more
wholesome solicitude for a demo-
cratic people.
OF course it is quite to be expect
ed that the man in politics should
bank upon legislation and other not
able manifestations of officalism.
These are his means of advertise
ment. He is out to save the people
and thus earn their gratitude as
well as their money, and, in order to
do this, he must be able to discover
deadly enemies to save them from,
and then proceed to bind the limbs
of the voracious giant or drive many
spears into the red throat of the de-
vouring dragon. In order to make
show he must make more laws,
whether half the laws he makes are
ever enforced or not. In this country
at this time legislation is really lit
tie more than a costly means of
cheap and loud advertisement, and
it is gratifying to note that a Texas
legislature has really led in a move
ment toward the abandonment of
one of the most disreputable of all
the bad habits in American practi-
cal politics.
1t is to be hoped that two years
hence, in presenting new laws that
have Just become effective the add
ed restrictions and restraints upon
business and upon a free democratic
people which the wise solons jsome
of them with the pips still on their
noses) have seen fit to add TO their
hmdrances and burdens, the News
may be able TO set it down only a
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-15

Some people are such perfect cow
ards that they Will suffer from an
aching tooth for years rather than
have it extracted. And there are 9th
ers who when occasion demands the
endorsement of a light tax on them
selves for the purpose of public ben
eft get scared almost stiff.
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Bass Season Opens.

Philadelphia, June 15.-Open
season for black bass and other game
fish commenced today in Pennsyl
vania and New Jersey waters, with
the result that the city is almost de-
populated of its disciples of Walton.
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Power Boat Race.

New York, June l5.-Entries
closed today for the second annual
power boat race to Block Island, 115
miles. which will be held next Satur-
day under the auspices of the New
York Yacht club.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-15

Everyone would be benefited by
taking FoIey's Orino Laxative for
constipation, stomach and liver trou-
BILE, as it sWeetens the stomach and
breath, gently stimulates the liver
superior to pills and ordinary lax
atiyes T. w. Fearis d
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Another successful coat Of white
wash has been applied down at Aus
tin. When il comes to whitewash ar
fists, there is something in the at
mosphere in the capital city that
tends to perfect them
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The Complaint.

A magistrate looked at a disrcputa-
bic specimen of manhood in the dock
and turned to the policeman. Officer"
he asked, what is the complaints
Rheumatic, y'r honor exclaimed
the prisoner, answering for himself
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Attcmpt Motor Hunt.

New York, June IA motor
hunt is the newest idea in AUTOMOBILE
ing and VIII be tried out today as a
feature of the greensboro Bridge
celebrations The contest embraces a
territory covering 300 square miles.
Hicks CAPUDINT IS the best
remedy relieves the aching and
feverishness-cure the Cold and
restores normal conditions. It's liz
uli- effects immediately. 10c., Csc
and soc at drug stores. alt
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A Test Question.

Newed-I tell You, old chap. I'm an
other man since / was married. Sin
cletOn SO? Does your wife love you
rs much as the man she married.
Exchange
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Remember this: Make Justice pre-
cinct number one the center Of the
pike roads movement and encourage
a like movement in every other pre-
cinCt
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If you cant build a house tack on
a single, and if you can't do that
much whistle while some other fellow
does il
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/. w, T. ShytIes and Matte John
son.
A. T. Morris and Lula West
Richard Wilkins and Jettie Camp
bell.
Jim Wade and Mary Fowler.
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W. A. OWNBI City Editor
Residence Phone. Bell No $50

Break away from that grumble-
crouch and let the best people know
you are alive.
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The Enterprise Furnishing Company is
n 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 office is paid promptly for work
done. This is to protect ourselves and
the selling public-ENTERPRIS PUB.
LISTING COMPANY, Per 6. W. NJ T.
Knight, Manager.
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Any erroneous reflection upon the
character, standing or reputation OF any
person, firm or corporation that may APP
ear IN the columns OF the Daily Light
will be gladly corrected upon il being
brought to the attention OF the manage
nent.
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Endowment Commission Meets.

The endowment commission of the
Texas Synod of the Presbyterian
church in the United Staes of Amer
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Vendors lien notes az the Daily
Light Office. If
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The asp borrows poison from the vi
per.-Iatin Proyerb
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Obituaries. resolutions OF respect, cards
OF thanks-all matter not NEWS will be
charged for at the rate Of cents per line
Poetry at double price.
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Oklahoma Derby.

Oklahoma City, Okla, June Ia
With the 81 1000 Oklahoma Derby as
the star feature of the days program
the Oklahoma City Jockey Club this
afternoon opens racing meet which
will continue TO July 6.
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Z Entered at the WaXahachie Postoffice as
Mail Matter of the Second Glass. : !:
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
g. W. Mcknight, President and Treas
urer; Ed Cunningham, Vice President: &.
w. Kent, Secretary. Directors: T. A. Fer.
ris, q. w. Mcknight, Ed Cunningha~ c.
w. Kent, DR.. {. w Simpson.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-10
TO BURN TRASK HOUSE
HEIRS NAY Ask H4lES
FOR PERlfISSION.
Most Economical Way, They Say,
of Remol1ng old Bronr Mansion
Case Has No Precedent.

In Il few DAYS the heirs OF Benjamin l. ii
Trask may ask Fire Commissioner hayes lo'
permission TO burn the old Trask mansion al
174th street and Southern Boulevard. II VIII De
the first time that this kind of question will have
been put I'D to the Fire Department, and there
will be puzzling times in the East 6'th street
headquarters. The imposing four story ana oaSe-
ment stone dwelling occupies the centre Oh
whole block. and the heirs some Of them grand
children of the late Mr. Trask believe that II
will be more economical TO commit the building
TO the flames and erect a new structure than TO
remodel the place.
BENJAMIN l. H Trask who was one or the
first ship brokers in this city, got the property
from his grandfather in 1875. 1t was then III
the Bronx wilderness. but he had the house al
ready very old. remodelled and a cupola put III
the centre Of the slightly convex roof and ne
lived there for q good many years He used 10
tell his neighbOrs that New York city WOULD III
about TWENTY-FIVE years encroach on the squat
ter sovereignty south Of Harlem. overrun Har-
lem and reach his domestic. OF course, they
laughed at him. But New York City has gone
even beyond the boundary he set, and his prop
erty. then valued ut probably less than sIoV'VVV'
is to-day worth well over million.
The Trasl heirs left the dwelling about hfteen
,ears ago Since then the house has been grad
uaIIv falling into decay. Stray gypses have
occupied il from time 10 time and their care
lessness caused several fires IN the structure
but thev never got much headway- Now the
1,roperty is 10 be put up at auction in the heal
Estate Exchange Salesroom on April by Bryan
7, Kennedy, and the present owners are consld-
ering how TO get rid Of the building that Is en-
cumbering the ground
Some of the heirs discussed the question yes
terday while arranging for the sale The dis
nosaI bv fire was much in favor but the posi-
bilitv Of serious objection from the Fire Depart
nent prevented an immediate decisSl. There
was really no precedent. The volunteer fremen
of West Chester village a year ago received
information that certain house was TO De
burned and went to the place with their ancient
Dnaratus and prevented confagration with
much exertion and difficulty. But there will be
no danger Of confagration II the Trask man
sion IS burned
Although the Southern Boulevard and Boston
Road surface cars pass the property and West
Farms subway station is opposite one OF the
doors OF the building II is so far from the street
and other houses that a little vigilance on the
mart OF the firemen would prevent the flames
| from, extending Il Is thought Wreckers viii
not remove the building unless well paid for the
work Tho Trask heirs do not want 90 remove
| II NJ their own expense Taken all in all, they
| believe that the fire way IS the only way LEFT
| and Commissioner Hayes may have TO consider
| giving consent.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-10
SENTENCES scHooLMATE TO JAIL.
Flushing Magistrate Does 1t as a Favor to
Tattered Friend of Former Days.

Magistrate JOSEPH p. Fitch sent Jacob Decker
e wears old one Of his boyhood school chums, to
Jail yesterday for TWO months. He was sitting in
the Flushing police court when bedraggled indi-
,-,dua with flowing side whiskars and taterel gar
rnents sailed in Jnannounced. Court attendants
sought to intercept the intruder but he brushed
Them aside and, taking his staEI before the mag
istrate's desk, said;
..cay Zoe don't you know me? I'm Jake Decker.
T2ar,en1ber when went 20 school and STOW
called each Other That's long time ago. You're
a tpdre now. :ut luck has always been against me
and want you TO send me to Jail for thirty days
@ that 7 can get Strengthened out l just got out
>. The bosnital where / made fight to shake the
.e,ur, hut I'm too weak and no match for old
John Barleycorn
Magistrate Fitch was visbly affected Yes l
recognize you now" he finally sad. i MAKE II
- o.Ls and then .he weather viii be better
ard va, NAV have chance to find employment
Thank YOU. joe" said Decker as he took his
nIace with TIE prisoners in the pen
New-York tribune., 1909-03-10
FIGHTS SEVEN POLICEMEN
One Sent to Hospital litter Prisoner
Is Subdued.

AS the result % a series Of struggles with
George Manning. Of No. 1904 Park avenue, who
he had arrested charges OF assault and IN
toxication, Patrolman George Musgrave, Of the
old West Goth street station, IS in the New
York Hospital his hand lacerated by the pris-
oner's teeth and HIS body severely bruised from
being kicked.
Musgrave arrested Manning on the complaint
Of Francis Chauvelot, a saloonkeeper, at Z4th
street and Seventh avenue. Chauvelot said that
he had refused to serve the man because he
was intoxicated. and that Manning had beaten
him and smashed d window in his place. Man
ming broke away from the policeman twice on
the way TO the station and struggled with him
several times While Lieutenant O'Neil was en-
tering the complaint Manning broke away
again and savagely attacked Musgrave. He
caught the policenaB's hand in his teeth. and
his Jaws had TO be pried open before the would
let go.
Six other policemen who were on reserve came
10 restrain the prisoner, but he held his own in
a h-and-tumble fight for several minutes.
He finished giving information about himself
with three big cops squatting on his chest.
He said he was Il driver. thirty years old. Two
charges of assault viii be entered against him.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-10

Sees Governor and Legislators, but
Gets Little Encouragement.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l ]


Albany March 9.-To urge favorable action
on the constitutional amendment eliminating
the word male from the provisions describing
voters Mrs Clarence H Mackay came here to-
day and made a roundup Of various lesisla-
tors She obtained a favorable hearing, but her
pet measure made no progress.
First Mrs Mackay laid her case before Gov
ernor Hughes He pointed out that constltu-
tionaI amendments didn't come before the Gov
ernor so he could not help her He suggested
that she see members Of the legislative commit
tees in charge of the amendment. Next sne
called on Speaker Wadsworth, a relative Dy
marriage. who said he was opposed TO the
amendment, but introduced her 70 various AS
sembIynen. Chairman Phillips Of the Judiciary
Committee listened patiently. but he, too, was
opposed TO woman suffrage.
Assemblymen Walters, of Syracuse, ana
Weimert of Buffalo. proved more susceptible 10
her arguments. Walters promised TO move the
resolution in committee and Weimert to vote
for reporting it But there was no executive
session of the committee to-day, and conse-
quently no action on the amendment senator
Davis. on whom Mrs. Mackay called, smiled
sweetIy but did not change his attitude OF op-
position to votes for women The amendment
has little more chance for success this year
than IL has had at any time in the last ten
Years
New-York tribune., 1909-03-10
.S4LOME DANCE IN COURT
Woman Manager Shoes Judge and
,JurU Hozo 1t Should Be Done.

Miss Cherrie Zazelle. stage manager for Two
attractions conducted in Dreamland, Coney ISL
and last year by William A Ellis, gave orleI
demonstration Of her conception OF the SaIome
dance before Justice Clark and a jury in the
Suprene Court Brooklyn. yesterday
Testifying in the suit Of Miss Nellie weston
a performer. TO recover $3.50 from Mr.. Ellis for
breach OF contract. Miss Zazelle compared the
dances 10 prove that Mr.. Ellis was justified In
disChargins Miss Weston in 1907 because the
latter. knowing only the Oriental dance, faied
TO give acceptably the Salome dance.
THE dance consists Of bodily movements.
said Miss ZazelIe The part Of the body above
the waist must be in perfect control The
movements are something like this she con-
tinued as she arose from the chair, and In her
heavy sealskin coat swayed from side TO side
with arms waving.
Justice Clark told the jury they must decide
whether Miss Weston was proficient as d
SaIone dancer if they believed the contract re-
o,,ired a salome dance. A verdict Of $500 for
Miss Weston was returned.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-10
MRS. sTAFFLEBACK DIES IN JAIL.
Sons and Husband, Also Convicts, Present
Ranked with Notorious Benders.

Leavenworth. Kan. March 9.-Mrs. Nancy VII
son, generally known Mrs Staffieback Of
the most notorious women prisoners In the Kansas
penltentiary. died from pneumonia to-day. aged
seyenty-nne years. When she realized her serious
condition she asked that her son. George Staffie-
hack "A life convict, and Charles Wilson. her
opd husband. another convict. be brought to her
bedside. They present at her death.
Mrs Staflebac!5 entered the penitentiary in May
1897 TO serve a sentence Of twenty-one years for
murder. At the same time two OF her sons were
brought In under life sentences. third TO
serve seven years, and Charles Wilson. her hus-
hand 20 serve twenty-five years. One of the sons
serving a life sentence died four years ago The
third one served out his seven years. and is now
serving a term in the Missouri penitentiary.
The Stafiebacks lived near Galena, Kan. and
were accused OF numerous and atrocious murders
They ran a hotel, and 1t alleged that they
murdered guests who had money and threw their
bodies into a deserted mine. The StaftiebaCks are
generally ranked next the Benders iii notorious
Kansas murders.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-10
GREAT ADIRONDACK C11TE
"U7' Mountain, Near Standish, Er-
pIOred for 1000 Feet.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l

Saranac Lake, y. Y. March "a great Adj
rondack cavern has been discovered by Captain
T. f. Thomas. of Saranac Lake The mouth is
top Of peak known as W. Mountain about
three miles from Standish In the opinion Of
Captain Thomas, it is Of volcanic origin. He
and a companion went in about one thousand
feet and expect to explore it further when they
are properly equipped.
They found a succession Of rooms. large and
small. with passages radiating in every direc-
tion but all leading downward. To test the
depth Of some of the great pits. the explorers
dropped stones and counted up TO fifteen and
twenty before they heard them strike. An elk's
horn was found. There was no vegetation after
going in seventy-fve feet. one Of the subter-
ranean rooms svarmed with bats. and through
out the cavern there was a strong odor of sui
phur. There is TO opening at the base Of the
mountain, which is about one thousand feet
high.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-10
NINE LEADERS HOPEFUL.
Thinks There VII Be Neither Strike
Nor Suspension.

Wilkes-Barre, Penn, March 9.--Officers of the
anthracite mine workers union who have been
ousy for the last three days collecting data for
PRESIDENT T. L. Lewis, who is TO present their
demands to the operators in Philadelphia on
Thursday finished their work tonight To-mor-
row they will go to Philadelphia. where they will
meet President Lewis tomorrow night.
There is among these officials an unmctaka-
Bile air OF hopefulness and they believe the con-
ferences with the operators will result in an
agreement satisfactory to both sides. There is
a general belief here that there will be neitfkr
a strike nor suspension OF work. and that, while
the operators saying they will not grant
anything. 1t is likely they will make some small
being made.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-10
EXPECT SHAKE-UP IN 69TH
Virtual Reorganization of Regiment
Mau Take Place.

Important changes are pending in the 6sth
Regiment and It is said virtual reorganiza-
tion practically has been decided upon. mainly
due TO the attempt 10 elect Lieutenant H II
Rogers, tr. OF the First Brigade staff. TO the
lieutenant colonelcy.
Colonel Edward Duffy will. 1t is said. send IN
his resignation within the next few days, and
II IS said 20 be likely that an outside officer
NAV be detailed 10 temporary command The
names OF Major Thomas J. ODonohue. of the
First Brigade staff and Major Daniel J. Muir
nhv. Of the 22d Regiment. are under considera-
tion it IS said A high official of the guard
said yesterday:
Events have developed in the 69th Regiment
which demand some important changes. includ-
ing the necessity OF a firm and competent OF
Acer 10 command when Colonel Duffy resigns
General headquarters does not favor the cleo
tIon OF an inexperienced officer TO command the
eeth but desires the best that can be found to
add to the prestige OF the command 1t is de-
sired to keep up the integrity of the organiza-
tiop as an Irish regiment and it may be neces-
sary TO detail temporarily an officer from the
outside 10 command although this has not yet
been definitely decided on"
Colonel Duffy. who holds the brevet rank OF
hriradier general for long and faithful service.
has been in the 69th for nearly forty years. He
served In the Spanish American War
New-York tribune., 1909-03-10
WILL WHIP NEXT MAN WHO KILLS HIM
Pittsburger Objects to Continued Publication
of Obituaries, with Himself as Hero.

McKeesport. Penn, March 9.-William A Long,
OF McKeesport. read in the Pittsburg newspapers
this morning neat obituary notice OF himself
relative Of Longs had died In Pittsburg hospital
and in some wny information got to the newspapers
that It was the McKeesport man. As this was the
s,x+b mistake Of the kind in five years. Long
beceme angry md communicated with some OF the
papers follows:
.,Orca again must prove an aIibi. I neither
,ead nor near it. 1t becomes monotonous. however
20 he kept busy asserting that one IS alive when
the newspapers have you dead. The man who
,ontei n glass coffin he could see what was go
ing on had nothing on me. am fairly well equipped
pow to write a book on funerals have missed
I'm ryhip the next man who kills me-"
New-York tribune., 1909-03-10
TORNADO DE1D FORTY.
.Sirty Hurt and Hundreds Homeless
in arkansas TOzcn.

PrIrk1ev Ark March 9--Thirty or more per
cons mot death. sixty were injured. fourteen
seriousIv and property estimated al SI'VoV'oVV
was destroyed as a result Of the tornado Which
wrecked this little city last night OF the known
1aod fourteen are white and the rest negroes
The dead In other towns will bring the total
to forty or more
The tornado lasted only few minutes out us
,-, Of destruction was complete. The Roman
Catholic church. standing directly in the pain
~ the storm. alone escaped damage or destruc-
tfon The two principal thoroughfares are piled
btgb with wreckage. Every business house is in
.rnIns and there is hardly home that has not
~ least suffered the loss Of roof or wing Many
narsons are seeking temporary refuge at near
b,. noints The dead were sent 70 Helena
Governor Donaghey arrived from Little Rock
this afternoon In response to a call from the
citizens committee. He has the situation well
IN hand and says food. clothing and shelter are
most needed. Hundreds are wandering ABOUT
seeking a temporary abode. Three speclaI trains
arrived from neighboring towns to-day bringing
relief workers. physicians and nurses Ihe
catholic church mas been converted into hos
nital and here the doctors and nurses are caring
for the injured. The citizens of Helena have
,frerad the use of their homes to the destitute
Mass meetings will be held tomorrow in
,Ie,rnhis. Little Rock and other cities to raise
funds and supplies for the sufferers.
Little Rock Ark, March 9--Six persons dead
and eight injured were reported to-day near
Ti++1e Rock as the result of the tornado of last
night A woman was killed at Benton another
at Salem. and a child at Piney Woods, near
Carlisle. and three children at Zion The Meth
odtst Episcopal church and schoolhouse at
Mount Carmel were demolished and eight
houses at Hurricane Greek were destroyed
Cuthbert Ga. March 9.-The northwestern
section of Cuthbert was struck by a tornado To-
night and almost destroyed. Many buildings
are in ruin
Stx negroes are dead and perhaps thirty seri-
o,,sIv int,l--d No whites were killed far as
known tonight but half dozen were more
or less injured.