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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
To Sleep Like a Top.

To sleep like Il top has probably a
very different origin from that which
appears Top" is thought to be cor
ruption Of the French taupe, or mole.
This Interpretation is far more in ac-
cordance with the idea usually con
veyed that Of prolonged undisturb-
ed sleep like that of Il mole in winter
rather than the short. enduring Sc
called sleep" of "A top when it re-
wolves on its axis with n gentle hum
ming sound
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
Good lime to Go.

General Joseph e Johnston. the
Confederate commander used to re
late that in the hottest part of one Of
the early battles Of the civil war he
felt his coattails pulled. Turning about
he recognized young man who had
been employed In his tobacco factory
previous to enlistment
why are YOU not in your place fight
mgr the general demanded angrily.
Why, | just wanted TO tell you that
II you don't mind | will take my day
off today
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23

On, .,#H.. .f. HH.. .. .H.'r ~
lmrf.w ."... . "".. Hu O.
uu.a. .. f.. ... up .. architect
Don't lu., .N. .H..u.-. nuUd,-
murrt because Boz, be- .H,Hpr.t % tu
accept m- DU Hu w tnn reason 81
Che cbeamo-- Frequently fuc builder
.- man uf little myHu.. AND often o..
operates ON borrowed capital should
the builder nu,uwc bankrupt ur faIl tu
pay fur bis labor ct materials the own
or under the mechanics laws ~ most
states. becomes Liable for The builders
debts This is true even though the
owner has paid the builder for his
work In order To- obtain his house
free and clear In such case the own
er must meet the builders obligations
The prudent owner will. OF course. pay
for his house only as Il iS constructed
Even then It would be a useful caution
TO make sure that the builder has paid
his indebtedness on the house Pay
mcntS are usually made the builder
when the foundations are done. when
the frame is up, when the house is
closed when the plastering Is finished
and when the completed house is turn
ed over to the owner.-Circle Magazine
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
Jordan at Hoosicr School.

Bloomington, Ind, June 23-Cal-
ifornia's most famous educator
President David Starr Jordan of Lee
land Stanford University, delivered
the commencement address at the
University of Indiana today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
Spanish Veterans Organize.

Memphis, Tenn, June ga
meeting will be held in Memphis this
evening to complete an organization
of the Spanish-American war veter-
ans of Tennessee. Arkansas and Mis-
sissippi.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
Women in Council.

Toronto, Ont, June 23.-Meet-
ings of the council proper of the In
ternational Council of women came
to close today and will be followed
tomorrow by the first session of the
International congress, which viii
meet in nine sections, closing next
Wednesday
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23

Everyone would be benefited By
taking Foleys Orino Laxative for
constipation, stomach and liver trou-
Bile, IS it sweetens the stomach and
breath, gently stimulates the liver
superior to pills and ordinary lax
atives. B. ". Fearis. q.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
But He Did.

Her Mother saw him kiss you,
am terribly shocked. ] did not for a
moment imagine he would dare take
kuch liberty Herself-Nor did !,
ma. In fact, bet him pair Of gloves
he daren't!
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
Hunger or Eama.

ut is II good thing to hunger for
fame, remarked the struggling author.
Yes assented his friend the artist
IF you don't get the fame you are sure
to get the hunger. Chicago News.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23

what do you do to get rid Of
bores?"
Just as soon as they come into my
office | start IN telling them Of the
latest cute thing my baby said. De
troit Free Press
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
Both WilIinq.

He said he'd rather go to Jail than
pay his divorced wife alimony."
Did she let him go:'
Yes; she said she'd rather see him
save his money behind the bars than
spend 1t over them. Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
Anaient Castle. Curious Clock.

Eushcn castle, Castlcdown, Isle Of
Man, is the ancient seat of the kings
and lords of Man. The castle Is a VERT
table curiosity both historically and
otherwise. The first mention Of I.
dates to the wear 1877. It was taken
after SIX mouths siege in the year
1918 by Robert the Bruce. The castle
is built of limestone and is not a ruin.
Until a few years ago It was used as a
prison The town clock seen in the
castle wall was presented by Queen
Eliza beth in the year 1897. 1t has only
one hand on the dial. This is the hour
hand. The minutes are Judged by the
position of the hand between the
hours The works OF this clock are
also a curiosity. The weight at the
end Of the pendulum is n large stone.
and It Is driven by a rope coilcd
around cylinder of wood, with an
other stone at the end Of the rope.
The clock Is still going after It's cen
turtles OF service and is stu the town
clock.-Newcastle England Chronicle.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
Precocity.

Every time the baby looks into my
face he smiles" said Mr.. Meekton.
Well answered his wife, 1T may
not be exactly polite. but it shows he
has sense of humor'- Exchange
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23

Sunday services at Red OAK, June
27:
Sunday school 10 a m. Preaching
II a. m and S15 p. N. Epworth
daily invited. G. +. Lindsey, Pastor
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
4 Sad Dnu

Bull Terrier Dads dead, Ell? Leave
you anything?
Fat Pug Yes; I Inherited his pants.
New York Life.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
A Wonder.

They say Flubdub's youngest boy is
quite prodigy"
Yes; he can name all the vice presi-
dents of the United States. Puck.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
With a Back Action.

They say that horseshoe is lucky.
Well. often that may be true,
But certainly not If the horse himself
Is handing II up to you
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23

Perhaps you may have noticed yourself
What tribes our judgment displace
A man thinks less of fifty he earns
Than OF the five he wins on a race.
Chicago News.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
Same Old Advice.

Already doth the doctor man
O'erhaui the medic annals
He says II is too soon to plan
To shed your winter 6annels.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23

Phone the Waxahachie Livery ana
Transfer Co, when you want a trunk
or baggage of any Kind hauled.
Phone 40. IT
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
About the Same.

Hewitt Every man has his price.
Jewett-And there doesn't seem to
be much change in rates.--judge.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
Rusinssx Opportunity.

Time may be money now and then,
But | will stake this rhyme
Against a longer one OF yours
It's not cash all the time.
st Paul Pioneer Press.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
Sprinc.

Again the spring bard sends the lay
That last year was rejected
And signs when it comes back next day
just as he had expected.
New York Press.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23
Travel.

you say that inventors airship
travelled clear across the continent
yes; on freight car Bohemian
Magazine.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23

LET THE PEOPLE KNOW TIT
you have fine cotton seed, or fine
corn, or fine chickens, or fine cows,
or fine horses, or anything you may
want to sell, you should let the peo-
pie OF Ellis county know it by plac-
ing an advertisement in the want
columns of the Waxahachie Enter
prise-the paper that covers Ellis
county. An ad will not cost you
much, and you will more than likely
get the desired results. Try it once.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-06-23

HATS cleaned ana rebIccked tip
top" Got to look like new or no
pay Bring also your clothes here to
be cleaned and pressed, or new ones
made; there is nothing" in tailor
ing that we can't do. All work guar
anteed. Phone 571. NJ. Kurzlieb, 116
College street. tt
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10
INVESTING IN PARK REGION.
Winneshiekers Becoming Interested
in Park Region of Minnesota
and Buying Farms.

You can scarcely miss reading the
large advertisement of Becker coun-
ty, Minn., in this issue. 1t is inserted
by order of the Park Land Company,
~f Detroit, Mimi, of which Mr. A.
F. Amundsen, formerly of this city.
is president, and is intended to ex.
plot The opportunities open for in
vestment in lands and for homeseek-
ers in that section, which has been
rcalfed "the garden spot of the great
bread and butter state"
A large number of Winneshiekers
have become interested in this par
ticular section of Minnesota, many
of them men who are experts upon
the value of land. Some of them
have purchased farms in this section,
and more intend to do so. Among
those who have made purchases are
Adolph Running, Nels E. Ramsey.
Ed. Lynne and Peter Ramsey, all of
whom have bought improved farms
close TO Detroit. Others are investi-
eating these lands, and the prob
abilities are that ere long Becker
county will home colony of Win
.neshiekers.
Read the adv. and see what some
of our people think of the land in
that section.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10
4 Good Prescription.

Encourage every home enterprise.
Take an interest in every industry,
invest literally in the stock of faith
and good will, and di,tribute it all
over your city, in every factory, every
work shop, every business house. 1t
will pay you large dividends, and
will cost very little. 1t can never
depreciate in value. 1t will always
be above par. Buy home made
goods. Ask your merchants for them.
Wear home made garments. eat
home made articles of food. sleep on
home made beds, read home made
newspapers. In this way the money
you spend is only loaned. 1t will
come back to you again with interest.
Praise up your city-don't run 1t
down. Stand by your merchants and
manufacturers are the bone
and sinew of your municipal struct-
ure. Stand by your churches and
your schools-they are the hopes of
your future. Stand by your press
it is the tireless sentinel that guards
your interest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10
THE LIGHT VOTE.

The general report from the states
holding elections last week was or a
light vote. When it is recalled that
even in a contested election, large
section of the voters never cast a
ballot, the proportion of voters who
attach no value to the franchise
privilege for which the fathers
fought is seen to be very large.
Propositions to compel voters to
cast ballot are not worth con-
sidering, because a vote cast under
compulsion cannot represent any in
telligent interest, and would not add
to the collective wisdom of the
electorate.
A better proposition would be ito
suspend the right of suffrage from
any man who failed to exercise il
several years running, unless he
could show that he was sick. This
indifference to the duties and pri-
vileges of citizens is one of our
worst problems. There is little use
in comforting this privilege on
classes of citizens who are toe
sluggish of mind and heart to exer-
else it. Many of those who vote
give scarcely a thought to consider
alton OF the issues involved.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10
Making a Living.

A farmer whose son was an appli-
cant for position under the govern
ment, but had been repeatedly turn
ed down, said: well, it's hard luck
but John has missed that civil SER
vice examination again. 1t looks like
they jest won't have HIM" what
was the trouble?" "Well, he wuz
short on spellin. an geography, and
missed purity fur in mathematics"
What is he going to do about it?"
81 dunno. Times is mighty hard, an
reckon he'll have ter go back ter
teaching school fer living"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

At S:35 o'clock this evening,
President Taft will complete one OF
the most remarkable tours ever
made by the chief executive of the
nation. Having covered $4,000 miles
in a circling tour of the nation,
speaking many times on various
topics of Importance. he has had
abundant opportunity to sound pub
lie sentiment on public issues. He
will find an immense amount OF
work before him at Washington.
There will be many appointments OF
public officials to make, chief among
them a judge of the supreme court,
to succeed Justice Peckham, and
minister to China. AT the end Of
the week he will go to Middleton
Conn, to attend the inauguration cf
Rev. VIM. Arnold Shanklin (former-
ly of Upper Iowa University, Fay
ette) as President of Wesleyan Uni
versity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10
MILLINERY AND SOCIOLOGY.

The philosophic woman, now that
the tension of the millinery opening
season has somewhat passed, can
stop to consider what sociological
truths she may have CLEANED from
contact with the makers of femin-
inc finery. For ore thing it must
have struck her that the relative
stations of mistress and servant are
not distinguished by differences in
raiment as was once the case. Many
a woman goes down town and orders
d plain looking gown and very con-
servative millinery. while her SER
want blossoms out in head gear much
gayer of hue and possibly more cost
ly.
The end in view is perhaps the
desire to attract husband. If so,
it is wholly legitimate, for the serv-
ing woman has just as much right
to have good husband as her mis-
tress. Only one question, the judg-
ment displayed. When Poles, Firms
Swedes and other aliens, who In
many localities form the principal
dependence now for domestic SER
vice, first came over. they were given
to very economical dress and soon
acquired bank account. Soon they
became heiresses in the view OF
young men of their sort and quickly
married. AS things go the pos
session of bank account is much
more effective toward that end than
so many fine feathers, which shows
that the simple life has advantages
for servant as we'll as mistress.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10
ONLY 81 DAYS.

Do you realize that there are only
81 more shopping days before
Christmas? Are you laying your
plans accordingly? Are you going to
postpone the purchase and making
of holiday gifts until the last few
days?
And say, Mr.. Merchant, do you
realize that there are only six more
issues of Public Opinion before
Christmas?
Are you going to miss single one
of these golden opportunities to tell
the people of northeast Iowa what
you have to sell them during these
busy weeks?
For the sake of an investment of
a few dollars, are you going to lose
out in the race for business?
You cannot possibly invest your
money in safer or more certain
proposition than Public Opinion ad-
vertising Our large circulation, I'M
equalled by any paper in northeast
Iowa, going to people who want the
paper and pay for it to get the news,
our unequalled news service, and the
special care we exercise to give every
advertiser the best possible service,
make returns absolutely sure.
You are at liberty to examine our
records, subscription books, ETC., at
any time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10
CHEAP POWER HERE.
DecOrah's Advantages Over All
Other Localities in This Sec
ton for Furnishing Cheap
Power.

The value of the Upper Iowa
River for furnishing water power
can only be computed by comparison
with other rivers. We will give but
one instance. The Blackstone
River, starting near Worcester,
Mass, and ending near Providence,
R. l., has only power producing
section of forty-three miles in length,
while the Upper Iowa, from Chester
to the Mississippi River, has double
that length for power plants.
On the Blackstone, 1900 horse
power is now utilized the entire
year. Compute this at $4,000 per
horsepower, and it would make the
value of this small river $850,00O
a year to the ninety odd mills now
using this power.
Properly utilized, the Upper Iowa
River can be made to produce a
greater amount of power than given
above.
The time will come when north
east Iowa will become manufacture
ing center, for this portion of Iowa
has the best water power in the state
and for power purposes the Upper
Iowa has double the fall per mile of
any other Iowa river.
Why should anyone leave Iowa
with it's present and future possi-
bilities assured. to try the uncer-
tancies of other localities?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10
Electricity at Postville.

The lickerish light poles are going
up about town quite promiscuously,
night by lightning imported from the
night by lightning imported from the
big Power Dam near Decorah. 1t
will also be we'll to begin the prac-
tice of keeping "hands off, all wires,
and thus avoid as long as possibl
joining the harp orchestra.
Vile Review.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

The new hunters license has prob
ably already brought the state $780,
000, which will be used for the i'm
provement of hunting and fishing
within the state. We suggest that
q fishing license. say of so cents,
added to this would provide ample
funds to insure good fishing in Iowa
during the entire season, and would
pot be hardship upon anyone.
Lovers of angling would be glad to
contribute this much toward i'm
proving the fishing in the streams
of Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

The new Iowa game law puts an
end to the sale of game IN ev ry
city and county district In Iows' ana
the man who likes fat Md luck
for his table must perforce go and
shoot one himself or have a stand
in" with a friend who does. There
is nolway around it. says the Water
loo Tribune. A stiff penalty is pro-
vided by the new law for the selling
of ducks or game of any kind. This
is not more than 500, or jail SEN
tence of not more than thirty days
for the first offense.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

The agitation over the guarantee
Of hank deposits has resulted in the
organization of big company,
which will insure the depositors
against loss in banks. Some promin-
ent Iowa men are said to De inter-
ested in the new company. 1t will
also provide careful system of cx-
animation of all banks insured. The
company will operate on the same
general principle as fire insurance
companies, and many bankers are
endorsing this plan of deposit guar
antee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

A minister once startled his con-
gregation by saying, IT wish to re-
turn to New York by the first train
as / have a wife and five children
there, and have never seen one of
them" This started the tongues OF
gossip. which were finally silencei
when it became known that the
lone" which the clergyman had
never seen was one that had been
born since he left home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

Senator Cummins replied TO
Speaker Cannon's recent arraign-
ment of the insurgents who voted
against the tariff. in a vigorous ad-
dress before the Marquette Club In
Chicago Saturday, and tomorrow
Senator Aldrich will speak In Des
Moines on the currency question.
Evidently the middle west Is to be
the hot-bed of politics during the
campaigns of next year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

The president of Bryn Mawr col
lege has statistics showing that col
lege women average TO have more
children than non-college women.
This seems to smash the old idea
that the college girl is thing only
of spectacles and Greek roots.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

A Mexican editor thinks Taft
looked slovenly beside Diaz, who had
on $4,000 suit from Paris. The
difference is that MIR. Diaz has a
presidential job among people who
are vastly influenced by display OF
tinsel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

Having exhaused all the ad1ed-
tives in the dictionary to describe
the glory of the October brides, 1t
is with sense of relief that we lay
the most of them away again until
next June.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

Mr.. Taft expressed regret that so
many historical landmarks in New
Orleans are being destroyed. Too
bad that so many cities with indi-
vidual character are being thus re-
duced to a common place medioc-
rity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

Girls that play bridge whist have
to have bridge frocks" with short
sleeves now, This looks as If the
dear things were not unacquainted
with the traditional function OF
sleeves in card games.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

The annual strike of the hens is
about due. Many thrifty house
wives who put down dozens of eggs
in preservative preparations during
the time of plenty are proving suffi-
cient strikebreakers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

If spelling reformers would get
rid Of "aeroplane." an awkward
word, and give us "air-plane" in
stead, they would be earning their
pay.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

Mr.. Taft may be wearied by his
travels, but anything must be re-
lief after the gang of politicians
camping in the Washington plum
orchard.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

Now the English Suffragettes are
throwing acid. They are in danger of
demonstrating fitness for citizenship
in lunatic asylum.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

Harper's Weekly suggests that
England buy out Germany and save
building warships. 1t would be
better still to form syndicate to buy
out the world and save billions on
ornaments.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

Some of these Taft reception COM
mittees would make hit with the
President If they would merely serve
him a hand-out of bread and milk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

Little Rhode Island voted for
constitutional amendments giving
the cities more nearly the power
they are entitled to. There are
signs that the state is beginning to
emerge from Senator Aldrich's pock-
ct.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

The hook worm might as well pre-
pare to share the fate of the inde-
pendent producer, now that John
ID. is on his trail with a million.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-11-10

Over three hundred Penneys
gathered at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Penney at Stacyville
last Wednesday, to help them cele-
brate their golden wedding ami
versary. This good old couple have
certainly done their share In con-
tributing to the wealth of the nation.