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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-08
WHEN MERIT WINS.

When the medicine you take cures
your disease, tones up your system
and makes you feel better. stronger
and more vigorous than before.
That is what Foley's Kidney Pills do
for you, in all cases of backache.
nervousness, loss OF appetite. sleep.
lessness and general weakness that
Is caused by any disorder OF the kid
neys and bladder. B. w. Ferris, d
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-08
ELM FLAT.

Elm Flat, Sept. 5,-Health OF ''e
community is very good
Cotton picking is the order Oh tH7
day.
Mr.. E. 0. Widner maze p"s
ness trip to Cedar Hill Monday.
Misses Cordia Toomy ana ha.s
Garrett spent Sunday afternoon win
Mrs, Berton Reasr over.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-08
Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all able
bodied men from the age of Fl to
As years, who have been residents
Of WaXahachie for thirty days OF
more that ] am now prepared to col
leat and receipt for street taxes due
the city of Waxahachie, Texas, for
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-08
housewives Candy.

Just received fresh shipment Of
the famous Loose-Wiles candies at
the Cosy Corner. Remember It's
the candy you are looking for.
Its fresh and fine. I3S
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-08
Winter Pastur,..

! sold about one hundred BUSH
els of oats, wheat and rye the lay
after the rain. Nothing better for
winter pasture for your chickens.
cows and horses. D. II. Thompson.
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-08

rae year ending September 30th,
1911. The amount now is $3.0o, af-
er September 80 II VIII be $500,
CHARLEY KENNEDY,
City Tax Assessor and Collector
90,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-07
DEPARTMENT 0F AGRICULTURE
Products Valued at $S,926, ,000, 900.
 Increase Over 1909.

The report of the secretary of agri- culture invites attention to the stu pendous value of the agricultural prod ucts of this country, amounting in all to SS, ,926, 100000 for this year. This amount is larger than that of 1909 by $305, ,0O0OO0. The existence of such crop indicates a good prospect for business throughout the country,
 A notable change for the better is commented upon by the secretary in the fact that the south, especially in those regions where the boil weevil has interfered with the growth of cot ton. has given more attention to the cultivation of corn and other cereals, so that there is a greater diversifica- tion of crops in the south than ever before, and all to the great advantage of that section.
 The report contains a most interest ing account of the activities of the de- partment in its various bureaus, show ing how closely the agricultural prog ress in this country is following along the lines of improvement recommend ed by the department through its pub Hca1ipns and the results of it's experi- ment stations in every state and by the instructions given through the az ricuIt1raI schools aided by the federal government and following the general curriculum urged by the head and bu- reau chiefs of the department.
 The activities of the department have been greatly increased by the en- actmes1t of recent Iegisiation-by the pure food act, the meat inspection act, the cattle transportation act and the act concerning the interstate shipment of game. This department is one of those the scope of whose action is con s4antly widening, and therefore it is impossible under existing Legislation to reduce the cost and their estimates below those of preceding years.
 An Interesting review of the results of an examination made by the de- partment into statistics and prices shows ahat on the average since 1891 farm products have increased in valus 72 per cent. while the things which the farmer buys for use have incress- ed but 12 per cent, an indication that present conditions are favorable bo the farming community
 Forest Service.
 have already referred to the forests of the United States and their extent and have urged, as do again, the re- moval of the limitation upon the power of the executive to reserve other tracts of land in six western states in which withdra wal for this purpose Ia now forbidden. The secretary of agricul- ture gives a very fI1il description of the disastrous fires that occurred during the last summer in the national for
 T.nt,Ffz,zIed s,s, FseAe.a TW1
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-07
Alaska.

With reference to the government of Alaska, I have nothing to add to the recommendations l made in my last messag ge on the subject. I am convinced that the migratory charac- ter of the population, it's unequal dis tribution and it's smalIness of num- ber. which the new census shows to be about 50,000, in relation to the enor- nous expanse of the territory make it altogether impracticable to give to those people who are in Alaska today and may not be there q year hence the power to elect legislature to gov ern an immense territory to which they have a relation so little perma
 ment. It is far better for the devel- opment of the territory that it be c9m- mitted to a commission to be appjint- ed by the executive, with limited leg
 islative powers sufficiently broad to meet the local needs, than to continue the present Insufficient government. with few remedial powers, or to make a popular government where there is
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-07
Water Power Sites.

Prior to March 4, 1909, there had been, on the recommendation of the reclamation service, withdrawn from agricultural entry because they were regarded as useful for power sites which ought not to be disposed of as
 agricultural lands, tracts amounting to about 4,0009 600 acres. The with drawaIs were hastily made and in cluded a great deal of land that was not usefu5sfey power sites. They were
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-07

Phosphorus Is one of the three essen tials to plant growth, the other eIe- ments being nitrogen and potash. Of these three, phosphorus is by all odds the scarcest element in nature. It is easily extracted in useful form from the phosphate rock, and the United States contains the greatest known de- posits of this rock in the world They are found in Wyoming, Utah. Idaho and Florida. as well as in South Caro- lima, Georgia and Tennessee. The gov ernment phosphate lands are confined to Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and Florida
 Prior to March 1, 1909. there were 4,446, ,2eS acres withdra VII from agricul- tural entry on the ground that the land covered phosphate rock Since that time T 22,aa69s s776 acres of the land
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19
FINANCE AND TRADE REVIEW
YEAR OPENS BRIGHT
Hieh-Price Question Acute, but Doesn't
Stand In the Way Of Optimism.

New York-R. G. Dun & Co.'S Week.
ly Review of Trade says: Not in a
half decade has a year opened with
the business outlook so generally aus
picious as the year 1910. Some OF
the perplexing issues which contrib
uted to the crisis of 1907 still remain
unsolved, while the question Of high
prices has become more acute; but
it would seem as If business conf
dence were not going to permit these
things to interfere with the further
progress of industry and commerce.
The optimism which usually pre-
walls at this season is this time ap
parently well supported by the facts
of the economic situation. In the
great iron and steel trade, which is so
basic, this spirit Of optimism Is par
ticularly conspicuous. Conditions
are not so pronouncedly strong in
some other departments, but with fav-
orable agricultural conditions and with
no event-political or otherwise-to
impair the confidence of business men
in the credit structure there seems to
be no reason to doubt a good year.
Bradstreets will say: Business
failuses in the United for the week
ending with January were 271,
against 257 last week, 329 In the Hike
week Of 1909, 435 in 1908, 2S3 in 1907
and 2S6 in 1906.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19
Seven Gored Skirt.

The plain seven gored skirt is al
ways a satisfactory one. It never
goes out of style, 1t is very generally
becoming and in every way satisfac-
tory. This one is adapted to every
material that is used for women's
skirts, for 1t can be made plain or
trimmed or can be treated In any way
that may be liked. In the illustra-
tion, however, one OF the new diagon-
al serges Is finished with stitched
hem. The skirt can be made In the
length illustrated shorter or in the
pretty round length that Is so grace
full for indoor wear.
The skirt is made in seven cores.
1t is fitted with perfect smoothness
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19

whirled the knob to scatter the com.
bination.
Fortescue looked eagerly round,
seeking some chance for escape, bat
nothing offered. The electric bulb IL.
lumined every corne. From floor to
ceiling the walls were lined with
locked money drawers and the backs
of ledgers and files. On these the clerk
bestowed merely a casual glance, for
behind them lay two inches of solid
steel, backed ty foot of cement No,
positively his only chance was by the
door; and that must be opened from
the outside.
His cell was about six feet square
and seven feet high. To support life
comfortably a man needs at least a
thousand cubic feet of air an hour. A
little calculation told Fortescue he
had enough for fifteen minutes. After
that the deadly carbonic acid gas
would gradually overpower him.
lie looked at his watch. Every min
ute wns priceless. How fast they were
ticking away! What was going on in
the Office only few feet off? Could he
not attract some ones attention? Not
if that bass drum were still laundering
through the room. But it must soon
PASS by.
If he only had something to ham
mer against the door! He remem-
bered his knife. Clenching it in his
right fist, so that only it's end project
ed, he began pounding against the
steel.
Fortescue would have felt better had
he known that Grahame was outside.
Somehow or other he knew Ben would
have got that door open. He stopped
hammering for a moment.
Bang! bang! bang! Somebody was
pounding against the door. The clerks
heart leaped. He had been heard, and
that was the first step toward his re-
lease.
Again he glanced at his watch. Ten
of the precious fifteen minutes had
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19

another. In this case pretty
checked wool material is trimmed
with heavy lace and silk banding and
worn with chemisette OF dotted net,
but with the trimming portions
omitted the dress becomes the simple
plain one shown in the small view.
Cashmere and henrietta, chiffon
broadcloth and materials OF the sort
are much liked for immediate wear,
and mothers who are beginning to
think ahead for the future will be
glad to know that the same model
promises to be a great favorite made
from linen and materials of the sort.
The dress is made with the jersey
portion and skirt. The Jersey portion
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19

passed. They must be quick. The
air inside would not last forever.
Confusedly he began to speculate
as to how they would try to reach
him. They might drill hole to give
him air; but before they could pene-
trate that thick, tough steel plate he
would be dead. They might blow the
door with nitroglycerin, but that
would assuredly kill him. No, he
could not get out alive unless the vault
were opened in the usual way; and
how could that be done when his was
the only brain that knew the com
bination?
Tick, tick, tick! Second by second
the minutes were fleetng-fhteen
sixteen, seventeen, eighteen. He was
on borrowed time now.
Already the veins on his face weri
swelling. His head ached fit to burst
There was changing in his ears. II
he could only live without breathing!
Why did not those people outside dc
something? Were they going to le'
him die without an effort?
All at once from the door, even now
wavering before his eyes, succession
of quick, sharp blows echoed
through the vault-tap-tap-tap! Tap
tap-tap!
Over and over again they came, un.
Ill at last Fortescue's benumbed brair
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19

| recognized the sounds as the old fam
iliar dots and dashes of the Morse
telegraph code. Word after word
spelled out, until at last sentence
stood before him:
Can you hear me7"
The clerk pulled himself together
Ben Grahame, of course! Somehow
he had been summoned back. Perhaps
his train had not started. 1t was Of
| ten late at that season. Remembering
ar telegraph days together, he was
tapping message through the door.
Fortescue felt great relief.
Yee he must reply quickly. The
air was so thick he could barely keep
his eyes open. His head was splitting.
1t was years since he had used the
code; but the old operator never for
gets his Morse. Leaning against the
door, he dropped back with the bHtt Of
his knife:
"Yes"-tap-tap, tap-tap; tap; tap
tap-tap.
Again message clinked through
the resounding steel:
What is the combination9"
Staggering, fighting off insensiblfity,
the imprisoned clerk began to reply.
So dulled was his brain that he al
most feared he might forget the num-
bers before he could finish. He was
careful to make each blow loud and
clear, for he knew he was spelling out
either his reprieve or his death war
rant. A single mistake, and all was
lost; he could not keep conscious long
enough to tap the message through
more than once.
Dot by dot, dash after dash, he tioi-
ed off the words:
Left to twenty-five; right three
times to seventy-hve; left twice to
fifty; right slowly, till dial stops"
At the last stroke Fortescue's win
gave way. His knife dropped to the
cement, his muscles relaxed, and he
collapsed utterly. Yet through the
black mist which seemed to close
round him he could hear the clicking
of the tumblers. Fingers few inches
outside were turning the T-handle.
Would they get the combination
right?
Just as his senses were forsaking
him, with a tremendous clang the
bolts shot back, and the door sprang
open.
Somebody was sponging FOrteseue's
temples with cold water when he came
TO himself on his own counter. After
moment of bewilderment he remem-
bered and raised himself painfully to
thank the friend who had saved him.
But he saw only few belated guests
and the regular hotel employees, Billy
Hayden among them, his dark face al
most ashen with relieved horror. In
the background, quiet and sober, stood
Maurice Stone.
where's Grahanae?" asked X
clerk, weakly.
Couldn't reach him." was the repE
I'VE telephoned the telegraph Office d
catch his train, but 1t was too far out,
He couldn't have got back in time"
"Then who knew the code?"
They nodded toward the new bell
10y.
you, Stone?" exclaimed Fortescue,
incredulously, staring at the lad he
had distrusted.
Eyes, sir. l overheard you and Mr.,
Grahame speak Of having been teleg-
raphers together. / couldn't help be-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19
Nuts to Crack.

A lame excuse is merely one that
doesn't go.
If woman wants to catch a man
she should never pursue him.
In an argument it's wonderful how
obstinate the other fellow is.
1t takes longer to age whisky than
1t does the man who drinks is.
Eliminate politics and religion and
conversation is pretty one-sided.
Girl friends can't be so very thick
when they can see through each other
The trouble with ready talker is
that he is so often such a poor quit.
ter.-New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19
LOVES LANGUAGE.
By Homer Croy.

morning fearsome, which
the bonds where path leads back
wonders and doubts
and hesitates.
They alone she drew him. and watchful
Harold dearest Will all be Can you
grasp all? But did dream of me last nght?"
Eyes, ownest black marvellous drifting
pacidly all mrrored lake. with here and there fiat
floating humble began
soul took fire dearest and thrilled all
supeby around and wished be poet with
living wished earhgod and that
destruction would would
that might defy the sormgod And
could smell and the inkng Of nnumerable
bells the delrum burning heart when you
wished be that might
sing
But, Harold, do you really love me?'
paused poured out his soul Yes
think yon it,
vibrant lips, confident, satisfied
Puck.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19
ACHIEVE GME EMIT.

I dunno--I may be foolish, but It allus
seems TO me
Thst our dreams Is lest like childurn,
sech up you might have er mo-
We kin losk back there an see 'em ez
they used { be in youth.
When we thought life was all pleasure
an Tn speech o. men all truth;
We kin look back an remember how
they made us glad all day
When they jest walked hand In hand
with us, afore they went away;
They was allus bright ez sunshine an ez
light an fine ez foam,
An then they growed up an left US
Jest like ct;ldurn leavin' home.
onco tn house was peopled with 'em,
an they played 1ike childurn play,
Inter every nook an Granny, never rest
In all tn day;
Once we heered EN- allus laushin' Jest
like childurn laugh fer you,
An a-talkin' Of tomorrer. Jest tn same
as childuIn do.
Once no day was bright without EN-, an
they gathered in tn light
OF tn crate an, smiled about us Jest like
chiidurn do at night;
An then they went back to Dreamland,
an they left us in tn gloam
OF our life alone and lonesome-jest
like childurn leaYin' home.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19

Thy, 1t amt so long. | reckon, leastwtse
thet's tn way II seems,
ence was tn happy daddy OF a family
o. dreams;
yhen they clustered all about me an
they climbed up in my chair,
n they smiled at me an greeted me
from almost everywhere;
very night heerd 'em singin'-I could
hear 'em Jest ez plain!
n they used { dance before me all tn
way along tn lane,
ow they KEEP me sweet an hopeful on
what rough road l might roam,
ut they've all growed up an left me,
Jest like chlldurn leavin' home.
n sometimes ! set at evenin' where !
used q see 'em play,
ort o. solemn like an lonesome, sence
they're growed an gone away;
Drt O. glad I used L have 'em, when
git { dreamin on,
out ez glad | used Z have 'em ez I'm
sorry thet they're gone.
ow | used { set a-dreamin' in this big,
old fashioned chair,
nth tn dreams like children playin' in
my castles in tn air
hey was colored Jest like rainbows an
ez light an fine ez foam,
Ut they've all srowed up an left me
Jest like children leavin' home.
j. w. Foley in the New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19

ing interested, for I'm studying Morse
myself in my spare time" He touch
ed the book projecting from his pock-
ct. Il was pretty nervous and went
slow, so as not to make any mistakes.
Sorry l didn't know the code better,
or I'd got you out before"
"You knew it well enough to save
my life," answered Fortescue, CRATE
fully. Il should never have thought
Of 1t myself. Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19
FooTREsT FOR INVALID.

In making a gift for an elderly
person or invalid the comfort Of
footstool or footrest should not be
overlooked. A carpet remnant Is ex-
cellent for this purpose, or the sound
parts of wornout rug or carpet may
be utilized.-Public Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19

The quantity of material required
for the medium size is ten yards
twenty-four or twenty-seven, SIX and
an eighth yards forty-four or four
and three-quarter yards hfry-two
inches wide If there is figure or nap;
seven yards twenty-four or twenty
seven, three and a half yards forty
four or three and quarter ylrds
fifty-two inches wide If there is neith-
er figure nor nap.
Golden brown and brick are the
favOrite colors in gloves.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19
Attractive Scallops.

Unusually attractive scallops are
seen as a finish to some of the linen
turnover collars. The more elabor-
ate ones have the front points of Irish
crochet lace.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19
THE SEASONS NEW DESIGNS

consists of fronts, side-fronts, backs
and side-backs. The skirt is straight
and laid in backwardturning pleats
and the trimming portions, when
used, are arranged on indicated lines.
The chemisette is faced onto the dress
itself, which can be cut away beneath
II transparent effect is desired.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19
Large Designs.

Loose braidings of satin are used
as trimming on some gowns. This is
decidedly effective, whether put on in
bands or used in outlining some large
design.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19
IustrOus Weave.

Some designers expect that new
and lustrous weave of cashmere will
be leader in the styles. 1t closely
resembles crepe de chine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19

In some of the public schools OF Con-
necticut course Of agriculture has
been introduced In some Of the higher
grades.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-01-19

ono. on second noor OF he First Natioaas
bank building, Main street
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
AN OLD SOLDIER

Mr.. William R. Wolf, for many years
freight agent for the Ericsson Line at
ST. Georges, where he still resides, paid
The TRANSCRIPT visit last Tuesday. Mr..
VOLTS visits are neither frequent nor long
enough for Us to bid him remember the
Scripture ''remove thy foot from thy
neighbor's house lest be be weary of thee,
and hate thee" for this is the first one
he has made in So years. He is genial
old gentleman, 70 years old, and though
small of stature had the high honor Of
serving his country three years and six
months in the Union Army.
His uncle, Nathaniel Wolf, was sheriff
Of New Castle county over half century
ago. Mr.. Wolf fortunately escaped from
Philadelphia when but is years Of age,
and luckily found place Of refuge 10 oul
Delaware Promised Land, where after all
these years be has become a veritable
s'BIue Hens Chicken" He says be
came to see our town So years ago on the
occasion of the arrival here at that date
of the late Peter 7. Barnum's Circus. This
only fault we find with our pleasant
visitor from St. Georges, is that which
the Governor OF North Carolina remarked
to the Governor Of South Carolina, ''tha
Il was 9 long time between drinks.
Now, neighbor, don't you wait 50 year
again before you "drop in" upon US, W
will then be 60 near the century mari
that We may not be able to do your cal
justice-if you make itl
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
ouR GRADUATES

i
Ye GfaduAtes-Do not let todf dip!o-
mas make fools OF you. Do not ithag-
inc that because you are educated that
It will be degrading for you to engage
in any Of the useful vocations Of life.
Education is q good thing. An educrted
farmer ought to be better farmer than
one without education. An educated
carpenter ought to be better mechanic
than one not educated. Education, how.
ever without practical, every day common
sense does not accomplish much. Edu.
cation that fills it's possessor with a false
pride, that leads him to elevate his
collegiate nose to all labor outside the
professions is poor stock in trade. Edu-
cation is just as honorable in its shirt
sleeves, working at some of the useful
trades, as it is in broadcloth, pounding in
pulpit or loafng in clientless lawyers
office. When you get on the threshold of
life" and out on the "ocean of time" you
will find unless you labor perseveringly
you will be crowded out of the process
sion by some bustling, practical, hard
working felrnw who never saw the inside
of a college building. It is true manhood,
sterling integrity, indomitable pluck, and
hard work, and not diploma Latin, that
makes the wheels 60 round and the
world move.