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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-12-10

Announcement has been made by
the general passenger department of
the Sunset-Central lines that the new
fast train of the Houston and Texas
Central, between Houston and Dal-
las. which will be inaugurated De-
cember 10, will be known as the
Hustler" Announcement of the
service was made in this paper sew
eral days ago but at that time nc
name had been selected for the
train.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-12-10
BANQUET FOR FOOTBALL TEAM
President Word of the Trinity Ath-
fetic Association Is Host at
Delightful Affair.

Monday night the football team
of Trinity were the guests OF w. G.
Word, president of the Athletic as
ISOLATION of Trinity University, at a
banquet at the Eatitorium. Covers
were fixed for nineteen, but owing
II some unavoidable reason only
sixteen were present. Never before
has the team, either football or base
ball. enjoyed themselves as did the
team on Monday night.
The menu was not as was spread
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-12-10

We are stocked up with all kinds
Of new and pretty furniture. Large
and small size rugs, mattings, art
squares, center tables, rockers, fine
roll edge mattresses, good bed
springs, kitchen cabinets, all kinds
cook and heating stoves. All good,
sensible Christmas gifts. Come get
our prices We will prove to you that
we want to sell them and appreciate
your patronage. r. E. Moore Furni-
ture Co the trading house. PA
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-12-10

Remember our goods are all
marked in plain figures and the
smallest child can shop with perfect
safety. We have only one price and
that is the lowest TO begin with Now
is your opportunity to really save
money on your Christmas list.
THOMSON & SON,
Next door to Matthews Bros. 21b
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-12-10
Apples, Oranges and Bananas.

Just received car Of fancy apples,
oranges and bananas, They are sell
ing at lowest prices. You can get
them at car near Central passenger
depot or at T. J. MrDade's corner.
NJ. Banks & Co. d226w48p
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-12-10
This Is Worth Remembering.

Whenever you nave cough or
cold, just remember that Foley's
Honey and Tar will cure it. Remem-
Der the name Foley's Honey and
Tar, and refuse substitutes. B. ".
FeariS.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-12-10

Curtin Drug Co. who are glad to guar
antee it to eradicate dandruff. stop
falling hair and itching scalp in two
weeks or money back. Large bottle
80 cents. 206-214-224
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-12-10
Al the Majestic.

Those dainty little singers and
dancers, Perry & Cannon, met with
hearty reception at the Majestic
Yesterday afternoon and last night.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-12-10

The act given by them is not very
long one, but they crowd into 1t
plenty to amuse and entertain an
audience. One of the duo does
quick change stunt that is good.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-12-10
EAWDqDN aD4DQD pepDN s0pW @WOWWWWQbQDaDqD 5000

Trinity in football again as some
will not return next year. We hate
to loose the members of this team
but it is only hoped that Trinity's
team for 1910 will be the best team
in Texas" Nov, boys lift your
glasses high into the air, drink until
they are dry, for here's to the team
of 1910, hoping they will never have
a victory marked against them.
The following were present:
Captain Prude, Edmondson, Pres
ident Word, McCoilum, Gibbons,
wilkins, bearing, Lowery, Long,
Karner, Anderson, A. Hawkins,
! Poindexter, Bivens, Newsome and
Berry
Al 10 p. m. everyone departed
with a good will TO all and thanked
Mr.. Word for his royal treat 10 such
q merry crowd,
! Consomme.
| oyster Cocktail.
Roast Turkey Oyster Dressing
! Cranberry Sauce
Punch.
Cake Ice cream
( Cigars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
TERMS OF l2
 ALDERMEN OUT
Nine Democrats and Three Republicans
 Retire from Common Council Now

The aldermen whose terms expired at the meeting Of the common council last night were Wilder of the nrst. Mahoney of the second, Cassidy Of the third, Near of the fourth Wilson of the fifth, Griffin of the Sixth Car roll of the seventh, Thomas Of the eighth. Hartley of the Ninth Brock of the Tenth. Tague of the Eleventh and Conner of the Twelfth
 Those who are candidates TOT re- election are Wilder, Cassidy, Mahon- ey, and Near. Not seeking reelection ere Wilson. Carroll, Thomas, Hartley, Brock. Tague and Conner.
 There are nine Republican hold-over aldermen and three Democrats The Republicans are Gould. Bertlison, Fletcher, Bullard. OConnell. Primrose, Feyrer. Meyer and Zink- The Demo crats who have another year of their term to serve are John H. McMur- ray John J. Finlan and Donnie E Finlan. McMurray will undoubtedly be the Democratic leader in the next council
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02

kill my husband. I saw mother die of fright But I am afraid to expose what I know. The assassin compelled me to write a confession accusing my self of the crime. He pointed pis- tol at me and made me write. There is no proof against him, 1t is all against me. If exposed him he would produce the letter he made me write"
 The authorities. who have been sent on false scent after false scent, do not take a great deal of stock in her story although they say she is now almost" telling the truth.
 The circumstances surrounding the case showed them that if the killing was done by anyone outside Of the house. a confederate or accomplice could be only Mime. Steinheil, the po- lice say, and if she did not commit the crime herself she at least coun- teaanced and condoned it. Mime. Steinheil has lost much of her famous beauty during her Imprisonment She has grown thin and seems almost ema- ciated in her black prison gown
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
SUPT. BARNES GETS
 DESERVED. PAY INCREASE

After working for many years for a salary small for so important a posi- tion Supt w. A Barnes of the fire alarm telegraph was voted an increase in pay from s1. 200 to s1.500 last night by the aldermen. The increase will not take effect until April l, 1910. MT Barnes built up the fire alarm system in +nis city from a few alarm boxes, a few wet batteries. and few miles Of wire to be one of thelargest auto matic alarm systems in the country.
 Alderman Gould of the ordinance conomIttee said in behalf of the in crease that if the present incumbent of the office ehould see fit to sever his conncctions with the city that 1t would be impossible to get another efficient man to take the position for the same salary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02

Chester. is being drawn up to-day and will be submitted to the full commit tee on research tomorrow. It will then be formally adopted by the socie- ty and published.
 Commander Peary left last night for Boston having proven by means of his instruments and certain original field notes to the entire satisfaction of the three scientists that he stood on the top of he world April 6h. 1909. Inn mediately upon the official announce ment of the society's action Com malder Peary will begin arrange ments for a lecture tour. He has all ready accepted an invitation from the Society to lecture here on Nov. 12.
 The decision in the Peary case is independent of his controversy with pr. Cook The subcommittee was ap- pointed merely to ascertain whether Peary had reached the Pole. No de- clsion has been reached by the Society regarding an investigation of Dr. Cooks claims. Some members are waiting until Cooks data is passed up- Cn by the University of Copenhagen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
ASK OF PHYSICIAN
 $35,OOO ALIMONY

Dr. T. W. Ives. the most prominent physician in the town of Milford has been made the defendant in a divorce suit in which Mrs Ives seeks not only a decree, but SS5.O00 alimony. She has placed an attachment upon the hand some residence of Dr. Ives.
 Mrs Molly Wheaton. wealthy resi- dent of Milford. who was divorced several months ago. is named as CO., respondent.
 pr. Ives caused William Pinkey. fa- ther of Mrs Wheaton, to be brought before the Probate judge in Milford, Friday. in an endeavor to have him committed to the State Asylum for the Insane in Middletown- Pinkey who is prosperous. was represented by an attorney named Fitzgerald, of New Haven
 The hearing was private. and only inkiings Of the proceedings became known It is alleged Dr. Ives endeav- ored to furnish testimony to show Pinkey should be committed The court ruled that there was a great lack of evidence, and therefore Pinkey should not be committed Mrs Ives and her child are now living with her sister in Central avenue, Milford, and through MT. Fitzgerald has brought the divorce suit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
FAMOUS BEAUTY'S
 TRIAL IN PARIS
Madame Steinheil Charged With Murder
 of Her Husband and Mother.
SHE HAS PROMISED A SENSATION
fspecial from United Press ,

Special from United Press)
 Paris. Nov. 2.-Men in public and social life in France are trembling to- day lest when the trial of Madame SteinheIl. the famous beauty, is called tomorrow, they may be summoned to tell what they know of the extraordi- nary woman. Madame Steinheil will be tried for the murder of her husband and mother at her home and she has promised a sensation declaring that she may call as witnesses men whose names are household words in France.
 Rumor and gossip are afioat every where and it is declared that more than one well known man has packed his trunk and decided that other places than Paris or even France. will bene- fit his health. There seems to be a host of the widows "friends'' and a general crouching from a blow that might fall no one knows where. Mean while the authorities have been search ing France for those who were em- ployed at the house of the late Presi- dent Faure at the time of his death. Madame Stein hell is generally be- lieved to know more concerning the death of Faure than has yet been told.
 Mime. Steinheil has been very busy writing her memoirs during her stay bin, declares he will use several chap ters of these writings In defending his client In her memoirs Mme- Stein hell writes:
 q know the assassin I saw him
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
TAMMANYs MN GAME

The Tammany Juniors defeated the
 Crescents at Steeplechase Island on Sunday. last. by the score of II to O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
Senator Chatfield Gives
 New Haven Large Hall

New Haven Is soon to have a splen- did and commodious exposition and dance hall. Ex-Senator Minotte F. Chatfield has purchased the property belonging formerly to the Dorman LithographinE Co.,, in Chapel street. just below State street, and will trans form it into a large hall capable of seating 4.OOO people It will be splen- didly adapted for big conventions, political meetings and large religious gatherings. such as a large hall can be used for. It is something which the Elm city has needed for many years. The hall will be nearly as large as the armory in Meadow street A force of men was set to work and 1t is expected that the new hall will be ready for opening by Thanksgiving.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss srollie Daily. organist of Sacred Heart church. entertained the mem bers of the choir at a Halloween par ty The rooms were decorated with crepe paper and flowers. the prevail ing coiors being black and yellow. Many solo and piano selections were rendered by the different guests. Re treatments were served later in the evening. the table being tastefully or ramented with yellow crepe paper. witches, ghosts. black bats. cats and many other Halloween novelties. Each guests was provided with a favor, con- ststing of a lighted Jack OL2ntern. which cast a vivid light abott the room. which was decorated with corn stalks and autumn leaves After the supper many games. suitable for the occasion were played and the guests departed at a late hour. voting Miss Daly a very charming hostess Among those present were the Rev Father Sweeney, the Misses Cummings. Mo CullouEh. Shannahan, Corbett, Jun ner Lynch, Walsh, OHara, Clark, Dorr. O'Brien. Cremins. Mrs. Witter- wall. Mrs. Lennon and Mrs. Serre. The gentlemen present were the Messrs. Chew. ShanIey. Mahoney. Serre. Kea- gan. Dargan. Donnelly and Cassidy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
PEOPLES FORUM.
Mir. Editor:-
 Dear Sir:

MT. Editor:-
 Dear Sir:
 Regarding the Rome case of scarlet feyer'' (note that 1t was not a case or diphtheria) 1t seems just the public should have information as to the true status of the case.
 was in the office of the Board Of Health when the health officer return ed from his first visit to the house, and consequently knew of the condi- tions as they were before the motor iAy."
 Those who have lad personal ac- ouaintance with Dr. Mcclellan in the performance of his official duties will never entertain the thought that he could act in a ''heartless or neglectful manner" twelve years of faithful per formance of his multiple and arduous duties have neither hardened his heart. or caused him to relinquish his careful attention to each individual case.
 This case in a nutshell was:
 CD A case of scarlet fever reported for removal to the Isolation Hospital.
 (2) Patient found to be too i'll for removal in the usual manner. and as the danger of contagion at this stage of the disease (first or second day) was slight.
 @ A trained nurse was obtained as quickly as possible and the attending physician notified that the patient would be transferred. as soon as in his judgment conditions. would war rant.
 CD As soon as notice of death was received the premises were carefully and thoroughly disinfected.
 GEO. EUGENE DEER. M. D.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
CUBA VASTLY PROSPEROUS
PRESIDENT GOMEZ GIVES THE FIG.
 URES TO CONGRESS-.

REVENUE RECEIPTS INDICATE A
 SURPLUS OF $4.21e.452 THIS YEAR THE MAGOON OBLIGATIONS
 IMMIGRATION JUMPS 72 PER
 CENT.-NEED OF A HOMESTEAD
 LAW.
 Havana, Nov. 2-Congress opened yesterday and the Presidents message was read. In 1t Gen. Gomez congrat- ulated the country on the unprecedent- ed sugar crop. He said that the best economical conditions prevailed and that there was complete security for life and property.
 The tariffs that had been adopted by foreign countries, he said, necessitated a revision of the Cuban tariff so that countries selling much to Cuba, but buying little from her, would pay the maximum rates. Railway subsidies. measures for the promotion of immi- grafton and the establishment of aSrar- ian banks were needed Trade trea- ties with Uruguay. Venezuela ana Spain were in course of preparation.
 In treating of the finances of the country President Gomez said that the cash on hand on January 2S. 1909. was g. .6s5, ,22S.74- The amount collected to September 90 was S25,439, ,426-S6. The amount expended was S27, ,OS9. 353. 32, leaving a balance of $1.o3S.30 .2S- The collections for eight months or 1sO9 exceeded those of the same period last year by s1.57O 3O3.2s. If the collec- tions continued for the year at this rate there would b a surplus Of S4,21s,- 452.29.
 The government. Gen. Gomez added. had been forced to make a loan in con- sequence of the obligations former Governor Magoon had beQueathed to u.
 In six months immigration has in creased 72 per cent. over 1906.
 The receipts from the National Lot tery had exceeded expectations.
 Many new roads have been finished and others were being built
 The live stock in the country was worth S122 124.15O. There had been an increase of 2.211.7s1 head since 1902.
 Homesteads ought to be sold on easy terms to colonists, the President urges
 The mortality has been 12.70 per thousand during the year, showing decrease.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Special Sale

of ostrich and willow plumes today at n r2E,i~- n- o~s- 1InE lratr, street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
BABIES BENEFIT BY
 NEW SKIN DISCOVERY
Stops Itching Immediately, Soothe:
 and Comforts the Little Ones


 A demonstration of the efficacy and entire harmlessness of poslam, the new skin discovery. is afforded when it is applied to the tender skin of infants who are tortured with rashes, ,chafings, scaly and crusted humors and other skin aggravations- Its effect is sooth- ing, the itching stops at once, the skin heals and is quickly restored to nor nal condition.
 In the various forms of skin trou- bles in both infants and adults, pos lam produces beneficial results from the first application. Eczema- acne. herpes. rash, letter. etc. yield readily to it's remarkable curative properties. Occasional applications will quickly banish pimples. blotches and com plexion blemishes and will relieve and cure itching feet, scaly scalp, humors. etc.
 Poslam can be had for ffty-cents at and reliable druggists. particularly Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy. Or the Emergency Laboratories. No. 32 West 25th Street. New York City. will send a trial supply free by mail to any one who will write for it. This is sufficient to show raslaita in 2A bours-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
ROAD CONTRACTS AWARDED

Highway Commissioner Macdonald has awarded contracts for the con- struction of new roads in Goshen and Bethlehem as follows:
 To Joseph Mascetti of Torrington, the contract for the construction of one section of the 5.95O Hear feet of gravel road in Goshen at S2.47O and to Goodman G Trumbull of Litchfield, the contract for the construction of the other section at $2,76S.
 To Edward Tracy of Bethlehem, the contract for the construction of T, ,5S7 Hear feet of roadway at $5.S75.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
CHAUFFEUR CHARGED
 WITH RECKLESS DRIVING.

Hartford. Nov. 2.-George A. Rich, chauffeur for D. E. Bradley of Berlin. was charged with reckless driving in the police court yesterday and the case was continued until Saturday un- der bonds of s3.000. The car he was driving struck and fatally injured Jeremiah Crowley in this city on Sat urday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
PEARY'S CLAIM
 IS RECOGNIZED
Opinion of Geographical SOciety's Com. mittee That He Reached the Pole.
Special. from United Press.)

Washington, Nov. 2.-That Com mander Robert p. Peary reached the North Pole is the unanimous opinion of the National Committee on the Geographical Society appointed to in vestigate his claims. The report of the subcommittee consisting of Hon. orable Henry Gannett, Professor O. H. Tittman and Rear Admiral Colby
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A verdict awarding the United
States government $134.1l6 damages i'll
unpaid customs duties from the Amer
lean Sugar Refining Co. was rendered
Friday by a jury at New York which
heard charges of mis- Weighing sugar
imports.
The prevailing unsatisfactory bust
ness conditions in the shoe trade were
responsible for the assignment Friday
Of the firm of f. A. Parker 81 Co, shoe
manufacturers of Marblehead The as
signment was made to Judge Alden
White of Salem and announced as be-
ing for the benefit of creditors. No
figures were made public. 1t was stat
ed that a meeting of creditors will be
held in Boston Monday to determine
upon a plan whereby the company s
plant, employing 100 operatives, may
lie kept running There was no cessa-
ton of work because of the assign
ment.
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Church n Offices.

I-pi ict- - Sar,,op Ia ~
A, NJ: Young peoples meeting at F. NJ;
NJ ~ Wa ns 49, e:a9i,ao,, -"'
NIL N.Y. 5i,rc, f h,;s+ coar,ist Cor
,ica ~ 10 A.. s,Ibient of iessnn-eernnn.
M d. +t;,io} ~ 90 % u NJ
Wndnosdav my ''ie a. ''''
saI,,atioS ARM, can't and Mrs A
p;nns s.iv Snae;a1 Ser,r;ce at p M Satnr
Ioivdns: 0peeia. SCI w. o. ,o, w. &c.
for the quarter ending Dec GA full &C
u 70, ~ aee1 Il I'll htd ;nitnh c,,hiact
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49, p,ntis+ church Pew w w. Hav-
Free I,ap'iI 1, oliui G,i .,i W N %
ar Nm ~ asto,.. s,,hiect ..The Lamb of
&C.,, CONFIRMATION at close of service:
lou; nlii ~ I, *. inniof Endoavor
oul1udS Sfio Si O. E,nla31 inr at 6 p M
az 4. W., s'en ~ tho Matbodist church AT
't ~ R1 81 nravar ,oaetinr Wednesday even
~ % % q" a.a1oni(. pro+ hcrbood meeting
M! az 10" On o1 ~ D'''''V '-''
Hiobland Avenue Methodist Episcopal
ob,,rch Pav 7 r. Clifford pastor: Morn
| mo worshin with sermon by the pastor
ana md sacranentaI service at 10. 80; Sunday
| 1nhooI and clifford Bible class for men
| at 10 W Junior League at 3 z. NJ: devO-
| tional service of the Epworth League. led
| Nv DR. w. O. Cobb. at p NJ: subject:
.,srho ;cn',i,s Rread," union service at I
| l n1 Ho51 10 direction of the w. c. r.
| l. n,id-weel PRAYER meeting, led by the
led by S. f Johnson, Friday evening al
80. ,r,;,, ,.o.-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
coNDENsED DISPATCHES.

George Hogan secretary OF 'he Nc"
ENGLAND Snoe and Leather Assoc1a ~
t;on and since it's foundation IN 1900
tbc secretary of the Boston 300. ana
ctoe club. died Friday at his holho
- VIM. Mass. of pneuoinnia. re was
CA years OF age. i
The $500 bail Of Robert G. Proctor
former private secretary of Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge. who was eo,iFi,'
cd two years ago of larceny anu wn'
has never appeared to receive sen
tence. was declared forfeited FRIDAY
at BOSTON at the request OF the dis
trict attorney.
The Congregational church at Reading
Mass. was destroyed by fire Friday mgh'
at a loss of between $4,000 and 5000. The
o,;g;n Of the fire is unknown, put II Is
believed to have been set, Help was
s,,n,,noned and responded from StonehaH
ona wakefield. Although. small num-
her Of persons had gathered in the church
- take part in revival services all es'
caped safely. z----------i--- -
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Coburn Baseball Schedule.

The schedule for the baseball sea.
son Of 1868 has just been issued by Earl
Harlow, manager. and is as follows:
April 17-skowhegan at Skowheean.
April 21--Open.
Arp 24-Good VIII at Waterville.
April 2S-Open.
May 1-Oak Grove at Waterville.
May 5--Kents Hill at kent's Hill.
May SIN. C. /. at Pittsfield.
May 12--Open.
May 15--Westbrook at Westbrook "a.
NJ.
May 15-Mohawks at Portland (P.
M.
May ls-Cony at Augusta.
May 22--Good Will at Hinclkley.
May 26-M. G. l. at Waterville.
May 28--Junfor League.
May 39-,Junior League.
June 2-Skowhegan at WaterviIle.
June Sony H1gl1 at Waterville.
June Soak Gs9ve at Vassalboro.
Haley Hammond OF Colby College
has been engaged for the coming sea-
son to coach and winning team
should result under his direction. ii il
probable that several games wiz - ar
ranged with the waterfalls EIigh .schOol
team during the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06

The TRANSFORMATION Day supper Of the
Kings Daughters Thursday evening
was largely attended. nearly 100 sit
ting down to a most bountiful supper.
The committee in charge was composed
of Mrs. Harry Lawrence, Mrs. Melvin
Spencer. Mrs. viii Haley, Mrs. Sadie
Annis and Mrs. Oscar Ridley Tho
walters were Dan S. Weeks Norris
Potter, George w. Robinson, Otto
knaau and, Robert Lawton. The vestry
was beautifully decorated in the ma
tional colors by Mrs. Elmer Cummings
and Mrs. Harry Wight. Hanging upon
the walls, 'framed by flags and bunt-
in. were portraits Of many of our Presi-
dents, prominent among them being
portraits of President and Mrs. Taft
and ex-Prcsident Roosevelt. ,Festoons
Of bunting, red, white and blue. were
draped diagonally across the room. and
d more pleasing effect would be hard
to conceive. After supper ice cream,
was served and q pleasant hour was
passed, during which Mrs. Wallace
Tarbox entertained the company with
several selections upon the graphic
phone. -..t-