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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-04

The B,ll as IavorabIy Reported Also
Imposes Gross Receipts Tax
on the Siockysrds
Companies.

Austin. Texas March A. ny q
vote of 6 to the house committee
on revenue aud taxation yesterday
morning decided TO bring i'm an un-
favorable report on the Mobley
bin. amending the full rendition
law This bill provides that county
Judges. commissioners and assessors
shall make oath that they viii com
ply with the Inv instead Of, as now
required, making oath that they
nave complied with said law In the
matter of requiring full rendtions.
II also gives the attorney general
the option OF bringing suit in Travis
county for the enforcement of penal
ties against officials violating the
provisions of the full rendition law.
cable gave notice OF favorable min
ority report.
The bin imposing a gross receipts
tax OF . per cent on breWerles ana
stockyard companies was favorab'y
reported. Ray gave notice Of MIN
ority unfavorable report
A favorable report was also agreed
TO on Terrell of BoXar bill, reducing
the permit TO do business fees of for
olgu loan companies 40 as to make
hem no greater than the charter
fees OF home loan companies.
The house committee on criminal
jurisprudence reported unfnyorably
on Johnson's bin comforting upon
cities Of over 10000 inhabitants the
authority to allow places of innocent
amusement to run within certain
hours on Sunday. Canales gave no
tlce Of minority favorable report
Bahretts bin, prohibiting tho
hauling of Johnson grass along pup
lie highways, Fitzhugh's Bill, requlr-
Ing paint manufacturers to indicate
tho ingredients of their product on u
label, Johngon's bill, requiring
street car companies to equip their
cnrs with tenders, Jenkins BIZ, pro-
hiblting persons owning stock 'N
| corporations that have been convict
ed OF violations Of the antitrust act
from becoming incorporntors OF oth-
or corporations in this state Crock
ett of Mltchclls BILL placing mos
quite timber under the protection OF
tho timber act. and MobleN Phaf'
ana stepter's bin providing u hhc
or NOT less than S25 nor more than
5000 for disturbing the peace on
messenger trains were fovorably re-
ported,
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-04
FIVE SPECIAL VEN|RtS DRAWN
-Four Murder Gases are Set Tor Trial
Next Month in District Court

Five cases In which the death pen
atty may be assessed have been set
for trial next month In the district
court Four OF these are for murder
and one for criminal assault A spo-
cial ycnire has been drawn and or
derod summoned In each of the five
capital offense cases
Tho names OF the defendants, to-
gother with the nature OF the Of
fcnse and date for trial appear be-
low
G, A. Redman. murder. Set for
April 10 and n special venlro OF 80
men ordered drawn and summoned
from which to select u jury
NJ $. Cox. murder, Set for April
2 and a special veuire OF 60 men
ordered drawn and summoned from
which TO select a jury
joe Davis, criminal assault Set
for April and special vcnire OF
20 mon ordered drawn and summon
ed from which TO select q jury
w. r. Farow, murder Set for
April IT and special ycnire OF 60
men ordered drawn and summoned
from which to select u jury
Luther W. Thrash, murder. Set for
! April ~ and special yenirc OF 60
mon ordered drawn and summoned
| from which to select u jury
c. A. Redman Is defendant In u
case transferred to ellis county from
| the i'm county district court, lie
| was tried there once and convicted
of murder IN tho ilrst degree, The
punishment imposed was life torn
IN the ponItentiary, The case was re-
yersed by the hlghor court. AZ the
Inst torn of the district court OF FL
lis county continuance was secured
on tho absence OF Witness named
\ Wcs Holmes.
The indictment against NJ. y cox
IN Tor murder IN the frat degree. He
wns indicted by tho last grand jury
, COX shot and Killed A. G, Page In q
frosty Joint at Ennis one night last
winter,
Thrash and Farrow were indicted
by the grand fury Tuesday after
noon.
platrlct Clerk Carothers and Dep-
uty Wrny are now at work on the
special venire lists Az soon as the
llsts are completed they Will be turn'
ed over to sheriff Forbei who viii
proceed TO summon the yenlfemen
This will be no easy task ns eacf
man drawn must bo served person
ally by an olllcer
other cases which have been So
for trial nro as follows
George Afford, burglary, Marcl
80.
Hugh Bolt. exhibiting ahing ta
bic and bank, March 20.
Joo Bridges, alias Sol Rhodes
theft over $50, March ~
Alex liopgood, robbery March 2v
clifford Cox. burglary, March 30
]. NJ. Young. embezalement b
agent. March 90.
W. p, Reeves, alias W l., Confer
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-04
TAFT |NAuGuRATEO PRESIDENT
New ChieI Executive Takes Oath Of
Office While Snow Storm Ragcs.

special to tho Daily Light
Washington. March t,--lnaugur-
alton day wns ushered IN by terrlno
anow storm and severe blizzard the
city of Washington " cut on from
the rest Of the country by the pros
tration OF telegraph and telephone
wires. New York and other large
centers found It impossible to COM
munIcate with the capitol city OK
cept through long and circuitous
routes.
Exactly at noon william Howard
Taft took the oath Of Office as presi-
dent In tho senate chamber. The
storm prevented the carrying out OF
tho inaugural ceremonies out or
doors for the first tlmo In twenty
years. Taft insisted up to the last
minute on taking the oath and max
Ing his address outside the capitol
building, saying he didn't mind the
snow and cold but he feared to sub
ject the older officials to the severe
weather. Roosevelt and Taft were es-
corted In closed carriages through
the streets to the capitol. The snow
was nearly foot doep but this did
not keep vast crowds from filling
the streets. Thousands OF excursion
ists who had started to Washington
TO Witness the ceremonies are snow
bound outside the city, The line OF
march was much shorter than was
originally planned.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-04

Announcement is requested that
the DRraca Union OF Waxahachie
Will have a meeting the second sun
day afternoon In this month, The
program will be printed later.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-04

The Improvement Society OF the
Main street Christian church Will
have Saturday market at w b
Reymullor's store, Cakes, pics, home
made candy, salads and dressed
chicken viii be on sale from to 8
o'clock IN the afternoon, 2S7
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-04

alias Lee Glenn, theft over $50.
March 20.
Henry Dickorsou, incest. March %.
John Henry Battles. criminal a.
sBult March 10.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28
Residence Properties.

Two good residence properties in De.
Stnet for sale. Inquire ofC. l.. Dawley. az
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28
sP,RyrLAxE

The Spirit Lake painter IS giving
the Presbyterian church a coat of
paint on the inside. Mr.. Gronewold
has more work than he can do.
Since the recent rain everything is
growing The crops look fine and
corn is coming up nicely.
Rev. Manns, Of Sioux Falls, preach
ed in the Presbyterian church at
Spirit Lake and Willow Lakes last
Sunday.
Manyille kuudson and Oscar Lar
son have started overland for the
country west of Pierre to look up a
location. They will go from there to
North Dakota
The Spirit Lake ditch is doing all
it called for and has taken the water
off ITO acres.
Miss Dena Poppen is visiting Miss
| Lotiie Whalen and taking the eighth
grade examination.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28
correspondence
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The lid was on good and tight in
Bancroft Sunday and all places OF
business were closed throughout the
day. Sunday closing will probably
prevail in this town until some enter
prising merchant turns Seven Day
Adventist and then the lid will tum-
BILE off.
While Mrs. Mccullough, of Osceola,
was calling on friends in this vicinity
Tuesday a phone message called her
home on account Of the death of Mr..
McCullough's father in Iowa.
Surveyors have been engaged this
week ia plating the Whitney Jencks
addition in North Bancroft. This
tract Of ground is admirably adapted
for residence lots anda building boom
of considerable dimensions is predict.
ed for the new addition this season.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28

wishes to rent it. This will be a vast
improvement over the present method
of carrying or hauling water from the
town well. 1t is an improvement
which will do a great deal in helping
Esmond in its development.
Chris. Wolfe has ordered gasoline
traction engine which he will use tc
do his farm work in the future. 1t is
getting quite popular to do a great
deal Of field work with traction en-.
gines and it is very likely that in a
few more years most of the farming
in the Dakotas will be done in that
way.
Mrs. Charley Kelly died at hel
home in Mathews township on Friday
of last week after an illness of long
duration. Funeral services were held
at the De Smet Catholic church and
interment made in the Catholic bury
ing ground at that place. The deceased
is spoken of as a women OF excep-
tionally good qualities; one who will
be mourned by an exceptionally large
circle of loving friends.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28
MANcHEsTER ITEMS

A fine rain visited this locality Sat-
turday and the crops are growing con
siderable.
Andrew Anderson is busy planting
trees this week.
Miss Hulga Augustsen closed a u
cessful term of school Friday in Dist.
No. 4. Ice cream and cake were serv.
ed and the scholars and visitors all
had a good time.
James Milks transacted business at
De Smet one day last week.
Paul Geyer expects to depart for
points in California on account OF
poor health. 1t is with deep regret
that friends and acquaintance think
of his departure, but wish him much
benefit and pleasure on his journey.
A few young people gathered at
the Theodorf home Sunday night.
The evening was pleasantly spent in
all kinds of games.
Lon Noble treated a few of his
lady friends to a fine buggy ride one
day last week.
w. M. and K. w. Moar were in
town Friday on business.
Herbert Wade took a pleasant trip
to De Smet Sunday.
Rev. N. Brun, of Esmond, was a
visitor in north Manchester Saturday.
L. A. Howard is seeding flax this
week.
r. Elleningson and L. English
drove to Carthage Sunday.
The dance at Hartle's Saturday
night vas absolutely celebrated right.
Miss Florette Wheat vas obliged to
postpone her school picnic OF Monday
on account Of the rain.
Anton Hartel has doue a consider
able amount Of breaking this summer
and sowed it to flax. Anton is one OF
those all around hustlers.
A few of our young people drove to
Lake Henry to fish Sunday. But not
many fish were caught on account Of
the wind blowing at the time, but a
No. 1. time was reported by all who
went.
Misses Maude and Grace Noble
were De Smet visitors n day last
week.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28
from Deadwood Saturday. They re-
port a most enjoyable time.

from Deadwood Saturday. They re-
port a most enjoyable time.
Geo. North went up TO Waubay
last Tuesday evening he returned
Thursday morning.
Mrs. Bergman and little daughter
Ethalyn returned to their home al
Lyons, this state, Tuesday morning
The baby girl of Mr.. and Mrs
Manning Atwater who has been Sc
very sick is very much improved, and
is we'll on the road to recovery.
A pleasant dancing party was very
much enjoyed by a company of young
people at the corner restaurant, last
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Robinson went
over to De Smet Sunday. Elmer
having a date with the dentist there
Fred Geasler, of Bryant, was an
Erwin caller Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Silver departed
for HarrisvilI, N. Y, last Friday
They will spend about two months
visiting old friends and acquaintance
and enjoying the scenes of their child,
hood.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28
THE GRANGE

The De Smet Grange, Patrons OF
Husbandry, will hold a special meet.
ing, open to the public, at the society
hall in De Smet, on Thursday, June
Bird, at two o'clock p. m. Several
good speakers, including G. B. Hoyt
the new state president, to address us
on live topics of interest to the farmers
The grange is not only the oldest
but it is the largest and most import
ant of all farmers organizations anc
is now being organized in South Da
kota. Everyone is cordially invitec
to come out to this meeting.
Geo. w. Latin, Master.
Il. j. English, Sec.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28

w. f. Scofield has ordered en-
automobile to use on his mail route
and we understand that Nj, Z. Har-
mon, OF Belle Prairie, will soon be
riding in his own gas wagon. Auto
mobilitis is striking this section Of the
country pretty hard, SO suppose we
shall have to sell Or pawn the family
diamonds and perhaps mortgage the
Office cat in order to get equipped
with a modern vehicle.
The we'll drillers have started q two
inch well ON J.. z. Costello's place in
the south part Of town. Mi. Costello
intends to build a tank over the well
and will lay pipes around town and
will supply water 70 anyone who
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

Teachers examination for state.
primary, first, second and third grade
certificates at the school building in
De Smet Thursday and Friday, June
10th and 18th. Those planning to
take the examination this summer
are urged to take this one if it is con.
yenient. A. H.. SEYMOUR, Co. Supt,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28

Rains are ample, vegetation is com
ing forward satisfactorily, and gener-
il work is well in hand.
II. II. Plowman, one Of the genial
business men Of De Smet, was repre-
ssnting Robinson Co. here n day
last week. That company is fortu-
nate in securing the services of a mar
so pleasant and capable.
Frank PLANT is happy. He now
has a deep well that promises to give
entire satisfaction. Mr.. Canaan did
the job
Geo. Borah recently found the
home of a young wolf and secured
eleven young ones. Bounty $3.50
each. Fortunate for Mr.. Borah, and
more than fortunate for the people
that SO many Of the pests have been
captured, The old one got away.
Miss Bertha Brown and Mrs. Net
tie Page attended the session of the
state association of Congregational
churches in Sioux Falls last week.
The nrakola church was well repre-
seIted and the trip was a nice one for
the ladies.
The manure spreader, as we'll as The
cream separator, seems to have come
70 stay, Byron Herrick is the latest
III this vicinity to purchase one.
Several friends perpetrated a sur
prise Oh Mrs. David Pratt last Fri
day evening. It vas her birthday
aud they didn't propose to let her
forget it. II took most Of the night
TO accomplish their purpose but they
did il,
John Callahan is building and
breaking on the land recently bought
Of the Westervelt estate. Hope he
may conclude TO occupy it in person.
Messrs. Champlin and Riley have
their granary and stable already
built and we notice by the paper that
they have lot the contract for the
erection Of 4 dwelling house on their
large farm here, which means they
intend someone to occupy it. Glad
to see the settlers come in.
Miss Edith Rundell, of Parker, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. A, y. Smith
for a few days. Miss Rundell spent
d few weeks here last summe and
our young people are pleased TO see
her back here again.
Miss Alta Borah is first assistant
housekeeper for a few days at the
Poverty Ridge home. The young
lady does her part nicely and seems
to be content.
Rev. A. r. Larson, Of Lake Pres
ton, flied his appointment here OF
Sunday afternoon and arranged t.
hold d series Of meetings here during
the week commencing the 3lst. II i
hoped the attendance may be gooe
and much interest manifested.
fEN w ~~~~<
ERbvsN.
a. w. Stone went TO Clark Satur
day evening to visit for q few day
with his sister Mrs Charlie Crawford
mr.. and Mrs. II. 8. Jepson and M
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28
Shetland Ponies
INQUIRE of Boast q O,Hara. 2-t
Barred Plymouth Roek Eggs

Eclipse strain. IL eggs 81 90: so eggs,
$500. Also Rural New York seed po-
tatoes. Phone or write
]. b. McAllister, Manchester, S. ID.
m.96-tf
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28

a. w. Stone went TO Clark Satur
day evening to visit for q few days
with his sister Mrs, Charlie Crawford.
mr.. and NH. II. 8. Jepson and MI.
and Mrs. j.. r. Hollister returned
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-28
y 8 NAP $


The Kingsbury Valley stock farm has
Herefords and Durocs of both sexes for
| sale, sired by my grand champion sires
and dams same quality. Bulls, Lordanus.
133304 and Jaspar 1S9395: herd boars.
Champion Knight 53919, and Royalty,
1881. am preparing a catalogue of all
breeding stock which will be sent on re-
quest.
G. "A. SMITH Et5 5-t11-55. Z miles
norteast of DE Sinet, ). ID.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30
GLEE CLUB WILL SING
AT SCHOOL MAY ID
Date for First Annual Concert Is Set
Boys Have Not Yet Made
Appearance i'm Public.

The date for the first annual high
for May IA. This gives the glee club
but two more weeks in which to prac-
tice. The club has been practicing
during the entire year and when a
month or two ago they sang before
the school in one of the numbers of
a literary program and the general
opinion was that they were as good as
the average college glee club. Since
that time they have been working
faithfully and have acquired a large
repertoire. The program will be q long
one, consisting of II numbers. Four
of these will be given by the glee club
two. numbers by the quartet selected
from the club, two will be violin solos.
and a piano solo, a vocal solo and n
reading will complete the program.
The members of the club are as fol
lows:
LEADER. l.. Philbrook.
First Tenor-Joe Smith, Ralph Rich
Sidney Steenburg.
Second Tenor-Harry Frey, Richard
Lift. John Streckfus, Harry Steaks
Charles Larkin.
Batltone-Hubbard Dooley. Harold
Iubbs' Edwin Mcintyre. Sewall Col
ms. Lyman Weld, Lawrence Simpson
Hawkins Upton.
Bass-Philip Olson, Eric Holmgrain
ben Benson, Albert Fryer, Joe Kelly
| Dan Brennan, John Ouinlan ElIwoo,
Frey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30
Cuts Sietz Verdict.
Quick Relief for Rheumatism.

Georges w. Rooms, Lawton, Mich,
SAYS: 'Dr. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife won
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot. had to be
lifted for two months She began the
use of the remedy and improved rapid
ly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up and
dressed herself and walked out fol-
her breakfast" Sold by Otto Grot
Jan, 1901 Second avenue, Rock Island
Gust Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30
AFF|RMS DECISION
Appellate Court Holds With
Circuit Judge in Wagner
Estate Contest.
WILL CONSIDERED VALID
Was Attacked Because 1t Created
Trnst-Judgment in SietZ Case
Is Reduced to $500.

The appellate court at Ottawa We'd
nesday affirmed the ruling of Judge
Gest in the Wagner will contest. in
which the circuit court here held that
the portion of the will of the late
George Wagner, creating trusA OF
certain stock of the Rock Island Brew
ing company. to be valid. The will SET
aside portion of the stock and placed
it in the hands of the executors, the
income only TO go to the sons, GeorsF
Wagner and Ernest Wagner George
Wagner filed a bill to set aside the
will on the ground that it created
perpetuity, and on other grounds. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30
An Honest Doctor

remarked to his patient who had been
cured by Lydia E. Pinkhams Vege
table Compound after his efforts had
failed, Mrs. Weber. | do not believe
III patent medicines, but | will say
that Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable
compound is the best medicine ever
discovered for women. Continue to use
IT. This is another link in the Ions
chain of evidence to prove the relia
bility of this standard medicine fol
women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30
Death Was on His Heels.

Jesse P. Morris, of Shippers, Va,
had close call in the spring of 1906.
He says: IAN attack of pneumonia
left me so weak and with such a
fearful cough that my friends de-
clared consumption had me, and
death was on my heels. Then 1 was
persuaded to try DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. 1t helped me Immediately
and after taking two and a hall
bottles l was a well man again.
found out that New Discovery is the
best remedy for coughs and lung
disease in all the world" Sold un.
der guarantee at all druggists. SOC
and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30
Tennessee I'm Lead.

In the number of new camps organ
lied, Tennessee leads with % new
local organizations. Kentucky and New
Mexico come second, with ii each, and
Texas third, with Is.
There were 1454S members adopted
during the month, representing aSgre-
gate assurances of S20,37S.0OO. and
there were 11,220 reinstatements from
temporary suspension, representing
restoration of assurances aggregating
SIG, 143, 800.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30

executors, Robert Wagner and b. d..
Connolly, were represented by Searle
& Marshall and B. D. Connolly. J. T.
and S. R. Kenworthy represented the
Cuts Sietz Verdict.
The appellate court has affirmed the
decision of the case of the heirs of
Frederick Sietz against the Coal Val
ley Mining company ,on condition of a
remititur of 5000. This makes the
judgement against the company stand
at 5000. The suit involved alleged
damage as a result of the company
operations. Jackson, Hurst & Stafford
represent the company and J. l.. Haas
and H. A. Weld appeared for the plain
.tiffS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30
CR0WTH0F N. wa.
Head Clerks Statement of
Membership Shows Big
Increase in March.
ILLINOIS IS IN THE LEAD
Has Largest Net Gain, Though Ten.
nessee Led in Number of New
Local Camps Organized.

Head Clerk C. w. Halves member
ship statement. showing the member
ship of the Modern Woodmen society
April l, has just been issued in printed
form. The head clerk reports a ben
eficial, or insured membership in good
standing on the first of the current
month of 9S1 1896, carrying $1,576650.
600. The net gain in beneficial mem
bers and insurance during the month
preceding is shown to have been H.
442 members and $1G,24S, 900 insur
ance. The sOcietys' total membership
in good standing. counting 36.306 So
cial. or uninsured, members, and 81
SEQ benefit certificates outstanding, de-
livery of which has not yet been re-
ported, aggregates 1,045, S02-the larg-
Jest fraternal beneficiary association or
life insurance company doing business
in the United States or the world.
New Head Camp.
There were 1856 new local camps
chartered during the month of March
and 1928 local camps were in good
standing on April l. All records were
broken in the total of benefit certifi-
Gates issued during March-1S0 63, of
which 1854 were issued to chatter
members of new camps and 1859 to
applicants for membership in old
camps.
| Illinois shows the largest net gain
in beneficial members during March,
showing the net addition of 1883 mem
bers and $1,961 500 insurance. The
net gains made by other states follow
ing Illinois were as follows: