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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14
Engineer Bob Frazier of the Ill
Fated Katy Train Not
to Blame.
AlWAYS ObEYEO ORDERS
Danger Of Track at Point Where the
Wreck Occurred was Known and
Realized by Crew-Fire-
man Law Dies.

Denison, Texas, May Alt is
now said that Passenger Engineer
Bob Frazier, of the Katy, who was
killed Tuesday night in the Bonita
wreck was dead and sat a corpse at
the throttle before the train reached
the fatal spot. When the body was
found there was found in the pocket
slow order The train was going at
fearful speed, some say forty
miles an hour. The running time is
about twenty-five miles, including
stops Frazier had the reputation of
being the most careful man on the
Wichita run, and never left a sta
ton with an order without first com
pairing it with the conductor. 1t is
down grade at Bonita. Frazier had
a four-mile order in his pocket.
There had been a freight wreck and
"run-around" built and caution
signals put out Frazier would not
have so flagrantly violated the rule
under which he ran so long and knew
so well.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14
REHEARING Is DENIED.
Supreme Court Refuses to TAX
Further Action In Damage Suit.

Wednesday the supreme court of
Texas denied the motion for new
trial in he case of Sarah p Daven-
port VS.. the Houston and Texas
Central railroad company,
This case was tried in this city and
the plaintiff was awarded iudg
ment for $32. 900.
The plaintiff was represented by
! Congressman c. b. Randelt and
Judge j. II Wood of Sherman and
Bowd Farrar of Waxahachie, and
the judgment is the largest ever rem
| dered in the state where death re-
suited from railroad accident. Sew
eral judgments for as much as $780,
600 have been given for injuries,
/ but not so much for a death.
Mr.. Davenport was an engineer,
and lost his life a few miles below
Ennis, when his engine exploded.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14
MONUMENT TO FIRST MAN.
Maryland Contractor and Builder
EreCts Shaft of Concrete

Baltimore, Md, May l4.-Believ-
ing that it is better late than never
John p. Brady, a contractor and
builder, has had erected at his coun-
try house, Hickory Grounds, near
Gardenville, monument to the
memory of the first man.
After spending much thought upon
designs for the monument. Mr.. Bra
dy decided that nothing could be
more fitting than plain square
shaft of concrete surmounted by a
sun dial Without saying that wom-
en- will not be admitted, Mr.. Brady
wishes the occasion of the dedica-
ton distinctly masculine. He said
that he has no intention at any time
to erect memorial to the first wom-
an.
The inscription on the stone
reads: This, the First Shaft in AM
erica. Is Dedicated to the First
Man.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14
REINSTATE CRISS.
The st. Louis Club Must Pay Dode
Back Salary.

Cincinnati, May 14-By a ruling
of the national baseball commission,
announced yesterday, the application
of Dode Criss, of the St Louis Amer
is granted and the St Louis club is
required to pay him his salary from
the time of his signing the contract.
No penalty is imposed against Criss,
who had been placed on the ineligi-
BILE list for failing to report to his
club at the beginning of the season.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14
HOLD LYNCHERS
WITHOUT BAIL
Rangers With Drawn Revolv-
ers 0verawe Threatening
Crowd at Tyler.
Z DEFENDANTS RELEASED
Three Others Admitted to $4,000
Bail Each, and Six Are Denied
Privilege Of Bonds-To
the Higher Court.

Tyler, Texas, May LITTLE testi-
mony in the cases growing out of the
| lynching of the negro Jim Hodge at
the courthouse here Saturday, May
| The hearing has been on since Tues
day, May g.
The testimony yesterday was de-
voted to all of the remaining eleven
defendants. Yesterday afternoon the
state began putting on rebuttal tes-
| timony, which, together with the ar
| 6 o'clock
The only testimony of interest of
the state in rebuttal was that of
! County Attorney Butler, who was in
i jail at the time the first entrance
was made and remained there and
near until the negro was finally
hanged He testified that he watch
ed the crowd with the view of as
pertaining the guilty parties.
Arguments were made by n. A.
Gentry and w. l.. Green of Hunts
| willie, supplemented by a few re-
marks from Cone Johnson on behalf
of the defendants. The state through
sented the view OF the state.
| Without comment upon the evil
dence Judge Simpson ordered r. f.
Bryan and Audrey Campbell dis
charged, and that Lewis Adams, Ross
Ford and Horace Turner be granted
bail in the Sum of SO 900 each, and
that II. f. Lindley, Joe Mattesota,
Lewis Francis, Horace Austin, Birdo
Pyron and Henry Haybrook be re-
manded to jail without bail to await
the action of the grand jury of the
term of the district court of Smith
county, which convenes June 2l.
Immediately upon adjournment
Of court, Sheriff Smith, together
with Captain Rogers and his rangers
took charge of the nine prisoners
and carried them to jail.
| Soon after the prisoners had been
carried to Jail, a crowd of several
hundred people congregated around
the Jail and it required two shots
| from the rangers to disperse them.
1t is not thought the crowd gathered
for any violence, however. When
the rangers brought the defendants
out of the court room they were
confronted by large crowd on the
sidewalk, and Captain Rogers was
forced to clear the walk with drawn
revolvers There was some little jeer-
ing but the rangers acted as coolly
as boys at play.
The rangers will remain here un-
der Judge Simpsons instructions.
! After a consultation last night at
| torneys for the defendants announ-
ced that they would sue out a writ of
habeas corpus in the court OF Grim
inal appeals at once.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14
PRISONERS ESCAPE JAIL.
Four White Men Bind and Gag the
Jailer at Denton.

Denton, Texas. May 14.-Four
white prisoners attacked Jailer
Whit as he was giving them break
overpowered, gagged. tied to cot
and the prisoners fled. They neglect
ed to release the negro prisoners in
the upper tier of cells and the blacks
gave the alarm, resulting in the re-
capture of the four whites by posses
before they were outside of the city
limits.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14
Well Known in Maryland.

Baltimore, Md, May 14.-News
has been received here of the death
of Capt. W. II. Getzendaner former
ly of Fredericktown, Md, In WaXa-
hachie, Tex He was born In Freder-
ick county in 1884 and after gradua-
ting at Dickinson college at Carlisle,
Pa, studied and practiced law. Years
ago he went to Texas and became
mayor of Waxahachie and was elec-
ed state senator. He was well con-
nected in Maryland.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14
Southwestern Defeats Trinity.

Georgetown, Texas, May Ii
Southwestern defeated Trinity again
yesterday Trinity filled the bases
twice in the ninth inning, but only
scored one man. This is the only
inning in which the visitors got a
man past second base. Ayers struck
out fifteen men and Edmonson
eight Batteries -EdmonSon and
Tucker; Ayers and Isbell. Umpire,
McLain. The final score was to /.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14

Gainesville, Texas, May IL
George Law died al the sanitarium
here yesterday morning and the re-
mains were shipped to Winnsboro,
The deceased was the passenger fire
man in the railroad wreck near St
Joe three or four days ago. Before
he died he made a statement to the
effect that he discovered that Frazier
was dead just before the crash
came. He was a young man and un-
married.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14
SECRETARY NAGLE DECLINES.
Is Unable to Attend Texas CONNER
cial Secretaries Meeting.

Washington, May 14.-Represen-
tatiye Beall of Texas called on Sec
retary Nagel of the department oi
commerce and labor yesterday to in
vite him to attend the annual meet
ing of the Commercial Secretaries
of Texas, which will convene in Dal.
las May 19. Secretary Nagel declined
the invitation on the ground that he
did not have time to prepare an ad-
dress for the occasion.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14

The will of Capt. Car Forrest who
died a few days ago, was filed in the
county clerks office Friday morning
for probate. Tom c. Forrest, son of
the deceased, is named as trustee.
The instrument was executed June
10, 1905. The property which con-
sists of real estate, is bequeathed to
the children of deceased.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14
Dispute Over Crop.

Iillsboro, Texas, May 14.-F w.
Willett, a tenant on the farm OF
John +. Henderson, in the western
part of Hill county, was shot TO
death YESTERDAY morning. Hender-
son summoned the constable at Whit
ney and surrendered. The killing re-
suited over discussion about their
crops,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-05-14
Ropds Sold to Dallas Man.

At a meeting this morning of the
County Commissioners an issue OF
.$217, 900 of refunding bonds was
sold to Joe c.. Thompson of Dallas.
The issue is of A 1-2 per cent bonds
and is for the purpose of retiring
an equal amount of per cent bonds
which will soon fall due. beaumont
journal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19
BUILDING OF BRIDGES.
Utility Should Go Hand In Hand With
Beauty In Public Structures.

Utility Should Go Hand In Hand With
Beauty In Public Structures.
In the designing and building OF
bridges art and utility should 60 hand
In hand, more especially II they are
public structures used and viewed by
great numbers Of people each day In
the year. A large bridge may be made
Just as beautiful or as unbeautiful as
may city halls, eourthouses and other
prominent public edifices. With all
the possibilities In this direction,
bridges OF the present often appear q
combination of strength and ugliness
In the making Of the city or town
beautiful an art commission Is needed
that will not only watch over the de-
signing and construction Of city hall
and library, but pay equal attention to
city and town bridges.
1t often occurs that q public bridge
provides an advantageous viewpoint
where great natural beauty may be
presented In more impressive outlook
tisn is possible from any other posi-
ton. In such places man has no moral
right to mar the landscape with bid.
eous examples Of his handiwork.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19
Announcement for Mayor
and Conncil

To the Voters of Lexington, Vir'
ginia.
hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the Office
of Mayor of, Lexington, at the
election to be held Tuesday, June
8, 1909, and I respectfully ask the
support of the voters of the town.
I take this occasion to thank my
friends for their support in the
past.
The following gentlemen have
consented to stand as candidates
for Councilmen on my ticket:
Mr.. SAMUEL o. CAMPBELL
Capt. MONTGOMERY B. CORSE
Mr.. WILLIAM JENNINGS
Col. THOMAS A. JONES
Mr.. HARVEY G. WISE
Dr. REID WHITE
These gentlemen are we'll known
in the community as business men
of capacity and experience, and l
earnestly ask the support of the
voters of Lexington for the entire
ticket. Respectfully,
VIM. r. KENNEDY
March 81, 1909.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19
Sunshine and lond Life.

Some towns on the italian side Of
the Swiss Alps are noted for the great
number Of sunny days. Carabietta
and Pentilino. near Lugano, head the
list with 327 and 331 sunny days re-.
spectively in one year. Possibly be-
cause Of this liberal amount Of sun
shine the percentage Of old people Is
exceptionally high In the canton Of
Tessin, forty-four per thousand being
over seventy years old and ten per
thousand over eighty.-New York Post
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19

Why Encouragement Should BE Given
to Teaching Ii.

Why Encouragement Should Be Given
to Teaching 1t.
No road TO the city or town beautl
full can In any way be made more ef-
fective than the one which leads
through the public schools, for which
reason all possible encouragement
should be given to the teaching Of hor-
ticuiture during the early years OF the
pupils attendance. We need ten
books on the subject for every grade
in the common schools. Civic assocfa-
tlons should take some concerted ac-
ton in urging forward this work and
could even provide leaflets calculated
to interest and instruct old and young
alike. These could be distributed to
teachers and such others as applied
for them, and In time all would be.
come so interested that the demand
for text books on the subject would
make compliance necessary.
At present we have school gardens,
nature study, elementary horticulture
and other phases Of the work in isolat-
ed cases where the teachers are some
what interested or where some civic
body has forwarded the work. What
we now need Is Standardization OF
the work through cooperation Of all
interested and the issuance Of some
printed matter bearing the stamp OF
approval Of those In authority. With
the aid Of some simple leaflets, supple
mented by a few seeds and living
plants, we may soon have growing up
a generation Of lovers Of the beautiful
in nature that will transform our pres
emit unattractive and wholly artificial
cities and towns into gardens Of en-
trancing beauty. Soon after the insti-
tuition Of the preliminary work herein
suggested there would follow gen
eral and widespread demand for more
literature, for more school gardens,
for more plants In and about the
schools and homes; more trips afield
would be taken, closer association
with nature would result In the exten.
sive planting Of tree. shrub and vine
In both public and private places, and
ere long the city and town beautiful
would como almost unconsciously,
whereby all would be more happy,
healthful and longer lived.-Los An
geles Times.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19
VALUE OF ORGANIZING.
How United Effort OF q Towns So.
eieties Can Boom Home Trade.

eieties Can Boom Home Trade.
The work done by the boards Of
trade and other commercial bodies In
the larger cities can be duplicated by
similar organizations In the smaller
cities and towns. This is not a mere
matter Of theory, but has been proved
In practice hundreds Of times. It mat
tiers not what the body is called. 1t Is
the purpose, the enthusiasm and the
intelligent work for local betterment
that count. 1t should include business
and professional men and all others In.
terested In the community's future.
The many services It can render are
invaluable. 1t can advertise the town
on any and all occasions. 1t can de-
crease local MISUNDERSTANDING and
differences, allay mere fractional spirit
and harmonic these, at least to the ex.
tent of uniting for the common good
In the upbuilding Of town, in hold
ing and increasing home trade, In get
ting improved railroad facilities, In
procuring cleaner streets, more slightly
houses and lawns and in the general
effort for town progress all citizens
are interested. These results can best
be brought about through united and
organized endeavor.
Not only commercial bodies, but Sc
cret societies, social organizations and
even schools. can assist powerfully In
the work. But the board Of trade or
similar body under whatever name
called must take the lead and set the
pace. Such an organization, holding
regular weekly, semiweekly or month.
ly meetings, with subcommittee ia
look after different departments Of the
work, will find innumerable ways to
help the cause along. New industries
can be procured. the surrounding terri
tory can be canvassed for trade, and.
above all, local spirit can be kept alive.
The very fact Of the existence Of such
a body has suggestive value Of great
power. Organize for your own town.
Cities are built not alone with wood
and stone, brick and mortar, but out
Of the public spirit Of their people.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19
NJ W Norfolk 6 Western
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT. OCT. Is, 1908
LEAVE BUENA VISTA

p.m.-For Bristol and informed
late stations. Pullman and Buffet sleep.
er to Knoxville. Connects at Roanoke
with st. Louis Express for all points
West. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to
Columbus, Bluefield and Cincinnati
Cafe Car.
7.22 a.m.-For Roanoke, Bluefeld,
Pocahontas, Norton, Winston-Salem,
Charlotte, WEIGH and intermediate
stations. Pullman Sleeper to Gary.
Cafe Dining Car Roanoke and Gary.
800 p.m.-F0r Hagerstown, Phild-
delphia, New York. Pullman and Buffet
Sleepers via Hagerstown for Harris
burg, Philadelphia and New York.
9.3l p.m.--For Hagerstown, Philaiel-
phia and New York Pullman Sleeper to
Philadelphia arlor Cars Philadelphia
and New York.
Rates, time tables and information
cheerfully furnished upon application
to Agent n. & w. Ry.
W. B. BEVILL,
Gen. Pass. Agt. M. F. BRAGG,
Roaroke, Va. Trav. Pass. Agt
Jan. 10. '09
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19
Tuesday. the 1st day of June
1909, at - NJ.

to the highest bidder. certain tract
or parcel of land owned by the said
John A. Barger in his life time known
as the "Crosslev Place" containing
100 acres, more or less. This land lies
in the Natural Bridge District. In
Rockbridge County, and adjolns tie
Natural B:iGge propelty,C. NJ. Grimm,
Joseph Lofts, Flank Lofts, NJ. W. Bar
ger and the Home Place OF the said
John A. Rarger, deceased. This is
naturally coed clay land, is well adapted
TO Grass and Is or 20 acres of meadow
can be made. considerable part of it
is in tim Der. and the wood remaining on
about 10 acres of timber land will go to
the purchaser The timber on the land
consists of locust. cedar, chestnut, pop
lar and oak.
TERMS OF SALE:-- Cash. Deed
with general warranty will be made to
the purchaser.
FRANK T. GLASGOW,
Attorney intact for John A. Barger's
heirs. Apr. 2S.09-4t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19

bladder remedy, BE-
cause of its remark
able health restoring
properties. Swamp
Root fulGlls almost
every wish in over
coming rheumatism,
pain in the back, kid
neys, liver, bladder
and every part of the
urinary passage. 1t
go
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19
Discourteous.

what do you Think" exclaimed
the theatrical star proudly. They are
kbtng to name q new cigar after me!'
"Well," rcjoined the manager, there's
hoping 1t will draw better than you
do"-Exchange.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19
PUBLIC SALE OF
n D !

In pursuance Of Power of Attorney
from tn heirs OF the late John A. Bar
ger, of Rock bridge County. the under
signed Attorney INTACT will offer for
sale ct Public Auction in frort of the
Court House Of ROckbridge County, on
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19
Force of Habit,

Kiliy-I did very absentminded
thing this morning. Street-What was
M KRky-Onfered a tip to the man
who shaved my Dote.-Boston Tran
ecript.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19

hold water and scalding pain in passingit,
or bad effects following liquor, wine
or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to go often
through the day, and to get up many
times during the night.
Swamp.ROot is not recommended for
everything but if you have kidney, liver
or bladder trouble, it will be found just
the remedy you need. 1t has been thor
oughly tested in private practice, and has
proved so successful that special ar
rangement has been made by which all
readers of this paper, who have not al
ready tried it, may have sample bottle
sent free by mail, also book telling
more about Swamn-Root. and bow to
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19
DO YOxS Get Up
yVitl1 q Lame Bac&2

Kilney Trouble Fakes You Miserable.
Almost everyone knows of DR.. Kilmer's
Swalnp-Root, the great kidney, liver and
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19

Binghamton, N. Y. The regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles are sold by
all druggists. Don't make any mistake
but remember the name, Swamp-Root,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the adj
dress, Binghamton, N. Y, on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19
House and Lot for Sale

| offer for sale privately my
Residence on North Randolph
Street. Good Frame House with
six rooms. Stable and other out
buildings. Large lot, 65 feet front
and 300 feet deep. Some fruit
trees. For terms, apply to
Mrs. l.. c.. LAKEWOOD,
Mch. 3 co. Emo. Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19

fndoutif you have kid
ney or bladder trouble.
When writingmention
reading this generous
offer in this paper and
send your address to
~ K;1,,,er g, %
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-05-19
NEW.
Ice Machine

/ have just started up my ICE
FACTORY with nearly everything
new. Have spared neither time
nor money in putting in one of
the best and most
Up.tO.Date Ice Machines
on the market.
Am in position to furnish good,
PURE ICE promptly and at rea
sonable price Orders from the
country solicited, which will be
promptly attended to.
All orders by mail or phone
will have prompt attention.
Respectfully,
W. r. HUMPHREYS.
Phone No. 15S apr. % 09 If
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

delightful plans OF the young host. Al
o'clock eight wagonettes filled with
these jolly young folks passed up Dex-
ter Avenue. led by Master Haygood
himself in a beautiful new buggy
made to order for him, drawn by a
seal-brown pony, the rig being his
birthday gift from his parents.
The procession moved eastward. thelr
objective point being "hural hetreh..
the suburban home of the family. Here
an egg hunt was enjoyed, the golden
egg being found by Master Alex Gar
land.
The prize was box of candy. James
and dancing were greatly enjoyed.
! ON each birthday this attractive lad
IS given a gala time by his indulgent
parents, and the first day of April is
notable in his set. not because OF the
fact that one can put salt in grand
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
4 sOUTHERN woMAN HONonrD.

ate betrothal. Neither her father nor
her mother has begun to make any
matrimonial Arrangement for her
A SOUTHERN WOMAN HONORED.
Mrs. Frances Christine Fisher Tier
nan. who has been awarded the Laetare
medal by the University OF Notre Dame,
is famous In literature and has written
many successful move, under the pen
name of christian ..eid" She was
born in 1s46 at Salisbury. N. c.. which
is still her home. and she Is q dauKla-
ter of Colonel Charles Frederic Fisher.
who was killed In the battle OF Bun
Run. In 1887 she was married to
James Marquis Tiernan of MaFyland,>.
and in 1898 she was widowed. Mrs
Tiernan's first novel. Valerie Ayimer."
was published in 1871, and since that
time about forty books have fssued
from her pen. This Is the fsrst time
that the medal has BEEN awarded 20 a
native OF the South.
Mrs. Dowdel1 and Miss Annie Love
Dowdell, wife and daughter OF Judge
Dowdeli are with him at the Exchange
Hotel for visit OF several weeks
Their many friends In Montgomery
give to these two charming women a
warm welcome on their return to this
city and regret that their stay IL not
permanent.
Mrs. M. G. wilkerson and Mrs. Sam
Williams OF Troy are visiting DIR. and
Mrs. S. NJ. Eogan. 116 Sayre street.
Mr. and Mrs. j. NJ. Williams OF
opelika are the guests of the latter's
parents, Mr.. ana Mrs. w. ID. Whetsfone.
Of Grand View.
DIR. and Mrs. T. B. Hill are being
congratulated upon the birth OF son.
Miss Pearl IlIges of Pittsview. who
has been visiting friends In Tusca-
loosa, 10 now the guest OF her cousin
Miss May Tallman Of this city.
Miss Mary Kate Rives of Coosada IL
In the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Dreyfus ara at
Chalfonte, Atlantic City.
Miss Sadie F. Jones. who has been
spending several days with Miss Jes-
ale Williamson OF 2o2 South Perry
street, has returned TO her home In
kirkpatrick.