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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-30
THE 1DLER.

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The Idler does not care for much of
your space this week, Mr.. Editor,
though there are a great many things
I would like to talk about.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24

The ladies Of the Home Mission
Society wish to publicly express
their thanks for the splendid patron
age at their presentation of the
"Deestrict Skule," and especially do
they wish to thank Mrs. H. ~ Pc
tiers, to whose patient efforts in drill
ling the pupils a great part of the
success is due, also to Messrs. Lee
Blonde. Grow and Penn for their aid
and Mr.. Shelton for the use of the
opera house and the gentlemen Of
the Adelphian club and the Elks for
the use of their rooms for our re-
hearsals. We want also to express
our appreciation to Mr.. AMI Caroth-
ers for assuming the onerous duties
of teacher and to all the ladies and
gentlemen who took part in the play
and helped us, regardless of whether
they were members of our church or
others. to make it grand success.
RESIDENT.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24
Trinity University Athletics.

A meeting for the purpose of Gre
ating greater degree of interest in
athletics at Trinity University for
next season was held here Saturday
night. Members of the faculty, stu
dents and business men of the town
participated in the meeting Plans
for securing a coach for next season
were discussed at some length, and
it is understood that an effort will
be made to secure a former mem
Der of the New York American
League team.
1t is understood that citi-
zens of the town will guarantee the
salary of a coach.
At this meeting an organization
was formed that will work in har-
mony with the Athletic association
in promoting interest in football and
baseball teams next season, 1t is
hoped through the cooperation OF
this organization with the associa.
ton to considerably strengthen both
teams. An effort will be made to Sc
cure good players for each team
with a view to having them occupy
the top place in the per centage col
umn at the close of the athletic sea
son.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24
HOWARD PNTHIANS.
Hold Memorial Services in Honor
of Deceased Brothers

Howard Lodge No. 120, Knights
of Pythias held their annual me-
mortal exercise at that place Sunday
afternoon in the Baptist church. The
deceased members of that lodge are
buried at different places, and it be-
ing impossible to visit each grave
on this occasion, a large wreath of
flowers with the names of the de-
ceased arranged in the center was
placed in full view of the audience.
The members of the order marched
in a body from their Castle Hall to
the church at 3 o'clock. A large au-
dience was present and a splendid
program was rendered. Rev. J. B.
Boen of this city delivered the me-
mortal sermon. Several knights were
present from WaXahachie and other
Iplaces.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24
\ ruLICE rtrr DRAW.
Chicago detectives Make False
statement Concerning Arrcst
~ Burke.

~ Burke.
sheriff Vs. " Forbes arrived home
ou the -1uthbound Katy Flyer Sat
urday night from Chicago, having bon
.cusfody c. n Burke who was arr
rested in that city on an alleged
charge of forgery.
Sheriff Forbes stated that the re-
port sent out from Chicago that
Burke resisted arrest and threatened
the officers with a gun was a fake
Ipure and simple. The newspapers,
for the erroneous reports, as they
were imposed upon by the Chicago
police who assisted him in making
the arrest Mr.. Forbes states that
after Burke had been taken to the
police station the detectives gave the
reporters a false and sensational
which the arrest was effected. They
gave the reporters detailed account
of how they kicked down the door
of Burkes room and how he rushed
at them with a revolver and that he
had to be disarmed and overpower-
ed Mr. Forbes was present when
Burke was taken into custody and
he states there was no disturbance
whatever. He says Burke did not of
fer the slightest resistance, but on
/ the contrary when told that he was
wanted he quietly submitted and
told the officers he would be ready
to go with them just as soon as he
could change his clothing. Mr..
Forbes says Burke told the officers
his wife was sick and asked them in
a gentlemanly way not to make any
more noise than possible as she was
easily disturbed. This request was
observed by the officers.
i The arrest of Burke was effected
about 10 O'Clock Thursday night and
Sheriff Forbes started with him to
Waxahachie the next morning. He
states that during the long trip
Burke proved to be a model prison
err and did not give him the slight
est trouble. Arriving in WaXahachie
Burke was placed in jail, where he
will be held until he makes bond or
his case is disposed of in the courts,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24
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PERSONALS
49,. ....
~ RSONtI.S

Mack Lamber.h visited CIrs.eana
Yesterday
Mis-. Annie Kennedy has returned
from Rice.
Rev g. r Mcclure went to Dallas
this morning
Olu Hardy of Ennis spent satur-
day might i'm the city.
Mr. aud Mrs. Earnest Littlepage
have returned from visit to Waco
Miss Mary Geddings is visiting
relatives and friends at Dallas and
.Greenyille
Buddy Mosley spent Sunday in
Corsicana. He states that Oscar Dun
lap is improving nicely.
arrived this morning to visit her ia
Their, Thomas Howorth.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Forbes spent
spent Sunday night in Midlothian
with Mr. Forbes parents.
Mrs. J. H Hook of West, who has
been visiting in the city, returned
home Saturday afternoon.
Elmer SAMSON and Bate Mastin of
Grandview spent yesterday in the
city as guests of Elmo Mosley.
Misses Edna Stamford and Myr-
tie Orr, who visited Miss Eva Griz-
gard, have returned to Red Oak,
Mrs. J. A. c. Kemble. accompan-
lied by her two little daughters, Fay
and Dorothy, is visiting her son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Callens at "Woodlawn."
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24

Want ads, time savers and money
makers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24

Bargains in the want column.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24
Rev / W. WiIliamson's Letter.

Rev. /. W. Williamson. Hunting
ton. W. Va, writes: This is to GER
tify that I used Foley's Kidney Rem
edy for nervous exhaustion and kid
ney trouble and am free to say that
it will do all that you claim for it,
Foley's Kidney Remedy has restored
health and strength to thousands of
weak, run down people. Contains no
harmful drugs and is pleasant to
take. B. W. FEARS. d
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24
KENT TRIAL ON JUNE 10.
Charged With Killing Brother
Representative Jack BeaIl.

Dallas, Texas, May 24.-The tria
of Tom Kent, charged with killins
Dick Beall, brother of Representa-
tive Beall, has been set for June II
in the Dallas district criminal cour
before Judge r. b. Seay The plef
of the defendant, it is stated, will
be self defense; that he and Beal
had had previous trouble and thai
at the time of the killing he believed
from threats that he had heard thai
Beall had made against him, that
his life was in danger.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24
At the Majestic.

The week at the Majestic will open
with an exceptionally good bill. The
people for the first three nights are
Hulman & Roberts, singing dancing
and quick change artists, and Fred
Edwards. a dago Representatives,
performers have had long experience
in vaudeville and they come here
with splendid recommendations.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24
Every Hour of the Day.

Hood & Curtin, the reliable drug
gists of Waxahachie, Texas, are hav-
ing calls for "HINDIPO," the new
Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic that
they are selling under positive
guarantee.
It's merits are becoming the talk
of the town and everybody wants to
try it, and why not? 1t costs nothing
if it don't do you good-not one
cent.
They don't want your money II it
does not benefit you, and will cheer
fully refund the money. Try 1t to-
day. mttl
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24
LOCAL NEWS
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= LOCAL NEWS
Montgomery photographer. If
See F. S. Cronk Co. for garden
hose. If
f. S. Cronk x Co. sell roofing
cheap. If
H. W MADISON contractor and
builder. If
For Cape Jasamines phone Bird
Forrest If
Eighteen rolls toilet paper and
holder for $1.00 at Cronk Co. tt
Buy your pumps from F. S. Cronk
Co. All kinds. Prices way down. If
Special sale on hat pins q Wal
kers Wednesday. See his ad in this
paper. AZ
A protracted meeting was COM
menced at the Cotton mill chapel
yesterday.
When you need plumber, call
Bunkley, with F S. Cronk Co. Both
| Phones "a.
Thirty-five cents will be charged
for all meals carried out hereafter.
| Eatitorium. If
Phone the Waxahachie Livery and
Transfer Co., when you want a trunk
or baggage of any kind hauled.
Phone 40, If
Mr. and Mrs. J. w. McDugall of
ISweetwater spent yesterday in the
city as guests of Dr.. and Mrs. Brown
lee Ferguson.
We have big German millet seed,
amber, orange and red top cane
seed, also native grown Mexican
June corn. Waxahachie Grain Co. If
A special train bearing officials of
the Burlington route, Colorado and
Southern, Rock Island and Trinity
and Brazos Valley passed through
the city this morning en- route to
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24

Out last night? Headache and
nervous this morning? Hicks Cap
udine just the thing to fit you for
business. Gears the head-braces
the nerves. Try it. At drug stores.
alt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-24

f. T. Nix. Dallas; Wm. Mckinney
Chicago; J. R. Thayer, Chicago; E.
b. Martin, Waco; e. J. Drake. R. E.
Hart, NJ. r. Cheek, James n. Samp-
son, Sam Howetth, George Spencer,
Dallas: Con DeVlieger Milwaukee;
w. s Robinson, Ennis; O. NJ. Miller,
Dallas; J W. Ray, Taylor; H.
Strauss, New York; S. O. Hurt, Dali
las: John Booth, Arlington; John
C. Wood. Dallas; Howard e Hall,
Kansas City; w. c. Johnston,
Springfield, Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22

He followed fast and followed far, His wagon hitehed unto star,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
The DtScredited Hero

Dr. Frederick A. Cook is in a de- plorable plight. The man who had won fame as an arctic explorer and who a short while ago was receiv- ing the plaudits of both hemispheres as the north pole hero and coining money on the lecture platform is today dis credited the world over. AS the Age-Herald showed yesterday enough had been given out at Copenhagen to justify the statement that the best verdict Dr. Cook could hope for at the hands of the Danish commission was a Scotch verdict, Not proven" Now that the commissions report is made public Cook is placed in the at- titude of being the boldest and most gigantic fakir who ever lived.
 Distinguished authorities on arctic exploration are calling him hard names and the only thing that any one will possibly offer in his defense is that he thought he had discovered the pole and that the fake" he perpetrated was the result of ignorance. But since Cook stands utterly condemned by an intelligent public no flimsy ex- cuses will be considered for a mo- want {, fba uav of oytauuation If Dr. Cook should be suffering now with mental alteration there was, human ly speaking, nothing the matter with his mind when he returned from Greenland to be received as the first discoverer of the north pole and pro- ceeded to make his fame financially profitable.
 Those who had believed in Cook, even after the Mount Mckinley fiasco, were still full of hope that the Dan ish commission would render a yer dict in his favor; and their disap- pointment will be little short of tragic al. Commander Peary of the United States navy did reach the north pole. He was called ill-natured, but the real hero who was so much censured at the time for casting slurs on Cook will quickly rise now in the nations esteem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
MANY WILL ATTEND
 LEOPOLD'S FUNERAL

Brussels, December H.-Throngs of peo- ple are arriving here from all parts of Belgium and points outside to attend the funeral of the late King Leopold and the accession or Albert, which are ex- pected to be imposing 'spectacles. The demand for cards of admission to the church and parliament exceeds the sup ply by many thousands, while small army of foreign newspaper representa- tives is vainly clamoring for Journalistic privileges.
 The foreign princes missions and dele gations have reached here.
 Prince Albert personally met the Duke of Connaught, Prince Henry of Prussia and Prince Ferdinand of Roumania.
 An extraordinary feature at the palace is the wealth of floral offerings from all parts of the world. The grand staircase and halls have been transformed into exquisite flower gardens Princess Louise carrying a bunch of orchids today vis- ited and prayed long beside the coffin of her father.
 There fig rumor tonight that the stock company to which the King turned over most of his private property is about to dissolve, on the ground that it's organ ization was illegal. It is authortatively stated, however that this rumor is un- founded, and that the company will con tinue to exist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Athletes on the Stage.

'.The coming fight between Jeffries and Johnson during the next few months has aroused much interest in the fistfc art throughout the entire country said a theatrical press agent. Many young ath- letes in the past few years have sought the stage as a profession, and quite a number of promising fellows with brawn and skill in boxing are now in the the atrical business. Many of these young athletes continue their daily gymnasium practice.
 Several members of the Checkers company, which will be at the BiJou the- atre next week, keep up regular prac- tice. Dave Braham, Jr., the only and original Push Miller of the great racing drama enjoys the distinction of having been the champion 105-pound boxer of the Polo Athletic club in New York, which title he held for years. While boxing in New York he was popularly known as Kid' Braham. James A. Gleason, who plays the title role this season, halls from California and is a member of the famous Olympic Athletic club of San Francisco, which turned out such ath- letes as Sam Berger, Al Kaufman,' Frankie Nell, Jimmy Britt and many others. Gleason, at one time previous to his theatrical debut thought quite seri- ously of taking up the prize ring as profession. Gleason and Braham keep up their work often together, having lit tie bouts which for a time are stiff and hr;,,e, about soma houOrs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Feeding the WeeYllS Poison

The Louisiana state crop pest com- mission has concluded to present, after many tests and experiment, a poison that, it says, will keep down the boil weevils to a certain minimum Powdered arsenate of lead is the stuff to be employed against the insect, and the official bulletin on the subject will soon be used
 Success says the New Orleans Times-Democrat does not depend upon the poison alone. Its intelligent use and the method of application are almost, if not quite, as essential. The mere sitting of the poison powder upon the cotton from sack, it is stated positively, will not prove effective. In the experiments described the poison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Alabama'S Corn Tax

Alabama produced this year 43,646,- 900 bushels of corn, as against A. S35,OOO bushels last year. In round figures this state buys each 11,000, ,000 bushels of corn at a cost to the Ala bama consumer of well-nigh $1 a bushel The cost of corn grown in the northwest is just about $10 ,O00,O 900 a year-which is a huge sum to be taken from our cotton money. It fairly takes away all net or clear profit of the cotton fields
 This tax of $10OO0,00O a year is levied because our farmers persist in making but 1872 bushels of corn to the acre when good farming could per. haps double the production per acre. But no one Is at present asking our farmers to become all at once deep blowers and good cultivators. They are asked at present to better their methods so that the production of corn in this state will be increased to IS bushels per acre instead of 13 bushels.
 Professor Duncan of the Alabama Polytechnic institute is making a tour of the state for the purpose of or ganizing corn clubs among boys in every beat If he could visit every beat he would do the state great good. If every county would put a man in the field for this purpose much good could be accomplished. Professor Duncan will tell the boys how to ferti l lize the ground and how to cultivate the plants. He will also supply them with free seed direct from the agricul tural department at Washington. / Will not each county proceed to or ganize corn club among boys in each of it's beats? If it will, Alabama may yet be relieved of an onerous corn tax of s1O,O0O,000, which is keeping the state poor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Auainst Custom.

T am surprised to hear that some or our clothing merchants are intending to keep thir stores open on Christmas morn ins,' said a business man. "Christmas IS the one day in the year when everybody, men, women and children, are supposed to have a full holiday. With many it is regarded as a religious day. and out of respect to the churches which have ser- vices on Christmas morning all business except such as is considered necessary on Sundays the same as week days Is suspended on the great feast of the na- tivity. But aside from the religious as- pect of the day it will hardly pay for merchants to keep open on Christmas. Observing a time-honored custom, most folks who do not go to church Christmas morning stay at home and make merry. l think it safe to say that the sales on Christmas Day would not bring in enough money to pay for heating up the store" !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Alabama Should Get Ready

Golfers Weekly proposes to publish a southern number in January. We take that means" it says, ito give em- phatic setting and the widest possible dissemination to the idea that the south is the next west What has gone on in the west during the past three decades will take place in the south during the next three. The lines of migration within the United States, which for century have flowed west and northwest, will turn south and southeast
 This will come true provided the people of the south do their utmost to utilize their inland waterways and rivers. Here in Alabama the Alabama river will be utilized, for Montgomery has built wharf and warehouse, and will soon have a packet line plying to and from Mobile and possible from New Orleans. The Tombigbee and Warrior will be ready for use next year, and our coal producers will be singularly lacking in enterprise if they do not at once begin to make prepara- tions to use these rivers. The Ten nessee is also to be opened this year, and the merchants of Decatur and Huntsville and scores of other towns should get ready to use it.
 Alabama can readily be opened to the incoming tide, and if the Coosa could be opened from the Alabama river to the Georgia line nearly every county in the state would be bene- fitted by water transportation. Ala bama is the great river state of the union, and it will be strange indeed if the people of this state neglect the opportunities that nature has placed before them. Montgomery certainly will not and the rest of the state should not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Prominent Educator Here.

Dr. F. N. Seerley, dean of the faculty at Springfield (Mass.) Training school is a guest in Birmingham. visiting his daughter, Mrs. Guerdon L. Messer. Dr. Seerley is one of the foremost educators of the country, and is a psychologist of national reputation.
 The Young Mems Christian association training school, which he heads, is ths factory which turns out the men that fill the responsible positions in the associa- tions of the country. His influence as dean and in the chair of psychology and anatomy, which he held previously, has reached unnumbered thousands.
 Dr. Seerley is a man of exceptional ed- ucation, having studied in the University of Paris and at a number of the largest institutions in the country. He is the of ficial lecturer for the Society for the Prevention of Social and Moral Trophy laxis, and while in Birmingham will prob ably deliver a lecture at the Young Mems Christian association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
DEDICATED TO LONELY HEARTS

By Julia Neely Finch. These festal daysl These festal days With all their dear, familiar ways How hard to bear! How hard to bear! For in each home some vacant chair Seems reaching out to find and fold Some form it has been wont to hold And when the days dear joys are done And round the hearthstone warm and
 wide
 We gather close, and shut outside The world with all it's clamoring rush, There grows a soft and tender hush That seems to soothe the hurt and
 smart
 Of all the glad and garish day. And to a sweet place set apart Within each lovely. longing heart Each soul may find and fold it's own, Nor be no more bereft, alone. Little things come back to bring Healing with remembering: A look. word tender touch (F'or ah! These mean so much, so much1 Sometimes the tears will start and fall-- That they are gone seyond the call Of these poor senses that are ours; The sick soul shrinks, shudders. covers, From all the lonely, longing hours, From all the weary, weary way! But courage, heartl Oh, soul, be stronRl For at the end and close of day Comes evening and sweet even song! A fair goodnight to earthly sorrow! To all our loved ones thers-good nor.
 row!
 December, 1sce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Celebrating Emancipation Proclamation

President Taft favors in his annual message a recognition of and an ap- propriation for the proposed exposition in celebration of the completion of a half century since the signing of the emancipation proclamation. Many prominent negroes, including Booker T. Washington, are urging the holding of the proposed exposition as a means toward further promotion of industry on the part of negroes in various fields.
 The response from the south in re- lation to this matter has not been free or spontaneous. And yet if the gov ernment will foot the bill and the lO,- 000,00O of negroes in the south desire an exposition there is no reason why one should not be held in 1913, when the 50 years will have expired. No one can reasonbly ask the southern whites to celebrate the emancipation proclamation, but the white people of the south are broad enough to give the negroes and the federal govern ment free swing in this matter.
 There is no reason why the proposed exposition should create friction be- tween the races. It would be a pass ing incident that would soon be for gotten. Savannah hopes to be the scene of the proposed exposition, and if President Taft's recommendation in its favor be generously acted on no doubt a very considerable exposition will be organized for the negroes of the. south have accomplished a great deal in the first half century of their freedom.