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The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
ENJOY OYSTER ROAST.
Members of Commercial Climb En-
tertained at Novel Function.

The Commercial Club added to its pop
ularity last night by a novel entertain
ment which was attended by large pro-
portion of the membership and many IN
vited guests. Upon the lawn in the rear
of the club building a huge fire was built.
and many barrels of oysters were roasted
and served.
The feast was thoroughly enjoyed. and
the committee in charge WAS compliment
ed upon the success of the affair.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

As matter of fact, rich mems sons,
when trained to business and held IN
check by proper parental authority, do
quito as we'll for themselves and the
world at large as those who have not
the advantage of wealth and established
positions.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
The Happy Family.

From Puck.
Mrs. Scrappington Gn the midst of her
readingl-This recall of judges that the
newspapers are making 50 much stew
about nowadays
Mr.. SCrapRinGtOn-Well, what Of il?
Mrs. ScrappingtOn-What is needed a
great deal worse IS the recall Of hus-
bands.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
PURE FOOD.

The aster quite deserves its bays
The dahlia shines in rOundslays'
But / have something else to
praise
The roasted chestnutS
J. LOUIS wIbLIGE.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
TOWN TOPICS.

The F street parade is coming
hack" that being one Of our best
liked streets.
supt. Davidson says he's getting
along finely in his new Job. were
for you, Supt.
Comm. JudSOn has clearly e1-
planned the why's and where's Oh
the water rate increase. The e1-
planAtiou needs iltering.
Football days are here. and some
Of the foremost exponents OF the
art Of dislocation and fracture arr
seen daily in our midst.
WARD EVANS.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
GUESS AGAIN.

Here's a Halloween dahydil sent
in by Arthur Dodge:
II Alf Early stole John kirby'S
front door, who would swipe Col.
Bob's Gatesl
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
seren senmen Drowned.

Berlin, Oct. T.-Seven seamen of the
German cruiser Muenchen were drowned
at Kiel to-day when a boat that was
being lowered from the war ship was
upset.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
LATEST STYLE.

II it is tight. or even worse.
And costs a pile,
And looks a fright. 1t is, OF course,
The latest style.
J. THILMAN HENDRICK.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

4 Philadelphia woman. in public
speech. expresses he opinion that it is
better to he vulgar than tiresome. Most
people think vulgar folks are the most
tiTcSOme.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
1t May Be.

Why do the current magazines print
so much fall poetry"
Il think it's scheme to force people
to read the advertisements
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

Even if the Inauguration lasted a week,
there would not be time enough to in
augurate all who think they are going
to be inaugurated.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

Some Of the New York papers that are
bitterly denouncing Mr.. Murphy Incl
dentalIy pay some pretty compliments to
his power.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

The New York man who got a wife
by an ad. will find out later whether
advertising pays.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
THE REASON.

Riches have wings.
That's why
The pesky things
Rocst high.
N. Z. DANFoRTH.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

That thief who ran away with a pony
was somewhat reversing the expected
order of things
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

In trying to keep time for the freight
mail and the aeroplane routes the post
office clock has become discouraged and
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
Another Rarity.

l never saw a purple COW
l think it is a fake.
And in the times prevailing now
1 seldom see a steak.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

There is considerable discussion of the
rights of motorists on the highway.
Some Of them appear to think they
have a right to the whole Of II.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

England is said to be catching on to
baseball. 1t long ago caught on to the
highball.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

Should hoop skirts and crinoline arrive
at the same time, the men would literally
walk the streets.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
Real Glass.

You are not going to jilt the duke?"
Yes; 1 think I'll marry an American.
But think of the dukes fine old castle,
and his moated grange"
.'All very well; but the other fellow
owns a garage"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

Some of this loud clamor in favor OF
certain candidates for the Presidency
might appropriately be looked after by
the Society for the Prevention of Useless
Noises.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

An Indiana physician who was whipped
by his fourth wife probably thinks that
matrimOny may be carried too far.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

4 boy broker" in Boston victimlzed
Harry Lauder. He probably gave Harry
a song and dance.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

1t would be a pity If the report of the
vice commission should be read chiefly
by the vicious.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

The woman who broke a pitcher on
her husbands head is doubtless complain
ing bitterly of the poor quality of mod
ern uueensWare.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
All Fixed.

L think I'll propose at the party to-
night"
NO: you won't"
"Why won't u"
My sister knows the young lady IN
the case. and it has been arranged for
YOU TO propose at the ball next week.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

States ought to be quite popular on cleo
ton day.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
OF Course Not.

Can you paint me a gallery of anoes-
tors from this old tintype?"
II can, but they will all look much
alike"
We'll, a family resemblance won't hurt
none"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

A scientist declares we will all soon be
able to see spirits. That ought to be
some comfort for those who reside in
dry territory.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
Uncle Pennywise Says;

I see the old monitors are being dropped
from the navy; they never did have the
right kind of dancing decks.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

The rural population seems to regard
Postmaster General Hitchcock as the
query editor OF the administration.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

There are four active volcanoes in
Alaska. The wonder is that nobody has
been accused of trying to grab them.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
A PeeYinh PntIent.

You are unreasonable" declared the
physician.
"Why so, Doc?'
You stuff yourself with twenty kinds
of rich food. and then kick because you
have TO take two kinds OF medicine"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

It is wonderful how many people know
all about baseball and nothing about
other subjects.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

Woodrow Wilson has declared for the
open game" in politics. The difficulty
usually is to find an opening.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

When the bill collector calls you your marble halls tell
her that you're glad that YOU like bills
hand her the shining scadS like a prince
THF RIIJ of genial lads and you'll fill her gentle bosom
cONIFCTop with the sweetest kind OF thrills. You may
be of weight you may be OF high es-
tate YOU may have thousand of the engaging SORT
but you'll win an ugly fame YOU play the grouch game II you
greet collector with angry and snort WkedneSs
my fills but always pay my bills and the girl collectors
boost me till fair renown; all get out but
the blessed dase shout forth my praises with such vgor that
thev echo through the town. you pile up fame you
want to win name angelic creature known outside
the jasper walls Just dig up dazzling smile and disburse your
little pile with bouyant when the bill collector
calls. .-.... ...4 '.- ~. .--...,.-.
nsr5s,, ur Sr eerv. Matthew Adams Walt Mason.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

Many a baseball idol will now be idle.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

The conflict Of interests and sentiment
between them has not yet been definite
and insistent enough to destroy. though
II has undoubtedly weakened, the ALL
ance while the alliance itself tends To
assuage. or, at least, restrain, the con
fIict. But for all that. the scheme of
Austro-Itallan relations remains delicate
and unstable. al the mercy ~ an irrita-
BILE public opinion. and liable TO be dis
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

When the bill
her that you're gla
The Washington herald., 1911-10-28

(CoTyright. 1911, by Court Gossip Syndicate.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12
.RLQGERs MAPS ROUTE
TO FLY THROUGH TEXAS
Bfrdman on Journey from Ne"
York to Pacific Coast I.4oA
Miles from Start.

Kansas City, Mo, Oct. l2.--C' =.
Rodgers, the trans-continental fly
er. spent the night at Overland
Park. nine miles southwest OF here'
after having flown 1,4S2 miles from
his starting point in New YORK
Rodgers will remain here until FIJI
dav in order to adjust his engine
He then will resume his flight to the
Pacific coast
He began his flight yesterday at
Marshall, eighty-four miles from
Kansas City, at 1924 o'clock. He was
forced to descend at Blue Springs at
$50 o'clock because of trouble with
his magnetic.
The aviator lost an hour there
and rising at 1859, he came 'o
| Kansas City.
! Rodgers will take the tracks OF
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas tH
San Antonio, Texas, when he starts
on Friday. The aviator viii follow
| the Southern Pacific route to can
fornia, thereby avoiding Colorado
air conditions, which, according u
the aviator, are undesirable.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12
HER HAIR GREW
That's Why a Thankful Woman
Recommends Partisan Sage.

Curlin's Two Drug Stores VIII sell
YOU a fifty cent bottle of PARTISAN
SAGE and guarantee it to banlsh
dandruff, stop falling hair and item
ing scalp, or money back. It's de-
lightful hair dressing that makes
hair lustrous and fascinating.
"In the spring ! was recovering
from a severe case of eryslpelas'
which left me virtually bald on the
front of my head and next TO my
ears. The hair kept coming out rap
idly and nothing | used stopped my
getting entirely bald, until usea
two bottles of PARTISAN SAGE.
This tonic made my hair start to
grow in and, in fact, grew me gooo
fair amount of hair, and 1t has en-
tirely stopped my hair falling out
II is with pleasure that ! give a
public recommend to PARTISAN
SAGE. which ! know is wonder.
Mrs. Ella Gilchrist, w Pitt St, Bed
ford, Pa. l4o-lo0-lo
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12
SHIPS CREW ADOPTS WAF.



San Francisco. Cal, Oct H.
When the four-masted schooner Ma
Mia crossed the bar yesterday,
bound for Callao. Peru, she carried
with her a wee bit of girl, and, ac-
cording to the story told today by a
longshoreman, the mate of the boat
is the little ones nurse. One of the
deck hands found the baby
wrapped in an old shawl. Pinned n
it's little dress was note, evidently
written by the mother, bearing
these words:
Take care of her she's mine"
The word mother" was the only
signature to the missive The baby
was taken below, and a member or
the crew was sent for two dozen
cans of condensed milk and feed =
ing machine" The captain was in
formed of the discovery and insist
ed that the little one be placed
ashore. The mate and other mem
bers of the crew pleaded so elo-
quently IN the babes behalf that the
master at last consented.
According to the deckhand's des-
cription of the child, it was about
months old. was fairly well clothed
and had evidently been previously
we'll cared for.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12
Take Your Common Colds Seriously

Take Your Common Colds Seriously
Common colds, severe and fire.
quent, lay the foundation of chronic
diseased conditions of the nose and
throat and may develop into bron-
chitis, pneumonia, and consumptions
For all coughs and colds in children
and in grown persons, take Foley
Honey and Tar Compound promptly.
For sale by Curlin's Two Drug
Stores. Curtin Drug Co., N. Side So.
Curlin's Pharmacy, w. Side Square.
d&w
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12
TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

Our Ice wagons will make no mor'
sunday deliveries in the residence
sections this season. Please he gov
erned accordingly and get your ice
Tor SUNDAY on Saturday morning 5
delivery Modern Milling A Manu-
featuring Co. loo
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12
AVIATOR RODGERS Is
NEARING THE TEXAS LINE
Plans to Follow Katy Track from
Kansas City to San Antonlo.

Kansas City to San Antono.
If Aviator Calbraith 7, Rodgers
follows the Dallas and Hillsboro al
vision of the Katy from Denison TO
San Antonio the people OF Waxaha-
chic may see him pass over this city
Monday or Tuesday Rodgers reach
ed Kansas City yesterday, as was
announced in Associated Press ans
patches, and it IS his plan to follow
the tracks of the Katy from there 10
San Antonio in his cross country
flight from New York to San fran
cisco He has already broken the
worlds record for long distance
flying. He has had good deai Oh
bad luck since starting on TINS
areial voyage across the continent
INIT If he does not have any more
trouble he ought to reach benson
sunday. He has planned to speho
one night there. AS he makes
about two hundred miles a DAY ne
ought to pass this city Monday at'e'-
noon. provided. however, he follows
tho Hillsboro division. Rodgers
has a special train which is painte"
white on the car roofs in order &c
act as a pilot along the route nc
ie 70 travel so that he VIII follow
the right road and not GET lost
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

With six candidates already In the
field for United States senator, some
people are still not ready to make
choice. They can't get rid of the idea
that there is a bug under the chip"
in this business, and they are anx-
ious to have him uncovered
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Many people are of the opinion
that any change which takes place
in our senatorial delegation will be
for the better. Some of them arr
satisfied that even Jake VOTERS
would be a Improvement
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

The candidate who runs for d
state office next year, while figur
ing the official count in the late
statewide election, would also Dc
we'll to remember that about So
600 negroes will not take part in
next years primary.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

In reading what the Corsicana
Democrat and Truth has to say
about Woodrow Wilson, we are led
to suggest that the latter part of the
name of said paper should be entire
ly eliminated, and the front part
considerably reorganized
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

The organs believe that the peo-
pie should have a voice in the selec-
ton of the democratic candidate 70.
president They further believe that
Tom Taggart, Roger Sullivan ana
Tammany Murphy are the people
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

We suppose when the governors
of the southern states get together,
in response to the invitation of Gov.
Colquitt, they will Immediately issue
a proclamation that cotton shall no:
be sold for less than IL II cents per
pound
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12
Train Rider Fined.

VIII Belvery enterd plea OF guiI-
~ in the county court Wednesday
afternoon to charge of unlawfuliF
riding a train A fine of $500 was
imposed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

We confess our utter ignorance OF
the causes leading up to the war pc
tween Italy and Turkey, and we are
NOT even enough concerned soou'
tho matter 10 cause us to express
wish TO be enlightened.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

We are not at all concerned about
what foreigners are accomplishing
along other lines so long as they
leave the base ball pennant floating
over the American diamond.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Saturday will be day long to be
remembered The championship
baseball series will begin, the Dallas
fair will throw open its gates, ana
Riurling Brothers circus will be
WaIahachie.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Can il be that Reno, Nevada Is
being held up as the great divorce
confer of the country in order 70
turn public attention away from the
activity In that line of business IN
other places?
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

If what we see in the Mckinney
Courier-Gazette is really so, then it
may be said that Virginia jurie'
pray and convict. while Texas juries
drink and acquit.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

We rather suspect that when Taft
dined with Ballinger out at Seattle
their conversation did not turn to
conservation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

When a state changes chaufteu's
and the new man at the wheel runs
the machine into a ditch, the proper
thing to do is to charge the blunder
TO the former driver
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Wonder If Jake will agree to
answer questions in regard to cam
paign expenses after the senatorial
race is ended?
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Senator Bailey has purchased
$4,000 trotting horse. He will need
the animal before he has lived IA
Fort Worth a great while, in order
to get out of the place as quickly as
nosSihle
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Austin is having a great Colum-
bus dav celebration today. How in
the world did the people of that
sleepy old town ever find out any
thing about Columbus?
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

The San Antonio Express seems
determined to impress its readers
with the fact that the freedom OF
speech and of the press are both
protected by the federal constitution
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

The Enterprise Publishing Company ~
IN no way responsible for debts that may
be contracted by employees, nor will We
assume payment OF such debts under
any circumstances. Every emplove oi
this othce ~ paid promptly for work
dons. This is to protect ourselves and
the selling public ENTERPRISE PUB
fishing COMPANY. Per @. W Nc
RniTht. President.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Any erroneous reflection upon the
character, standing CT reputation OF any
person, firm or corporation that may ap
will be gladly corrected upon liz beTnp
Wrought to the attention Of the manage.
pent.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Bryan may be wealthy, but his
opponents cannot charge that the
trusts OF this country ever contrib
uted to his accumulations to any
alarming extent.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Chung King, China, Oct. 12.-The
revolutionary movement in Szechu-
an province has not been entirely
put down Rebels are still in posses
sion of four towns.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Dhfusries, resolutions OF TPspect, cards
" thsnks-al matter not SEWS-will be
charged for ut the rate OF cents per line
Poetry at double price.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Hptered at the Waxabachi. Postoffce as
Aan Mater ofthe Second GLASS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Boston, Oct. IA single timber
support of a partially completed
building gave way this afternoon and
portion OF the building tumoiihS
down upon temporary office crush
ed out the lives of three men ana
injured a fourth.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12
washington, October "a

Washington, October l2--Ah
order for the Immediate considera-
tion of the perplexing questions;
What is beer" What is vinegar
and what is a soft drink? was
passed bv the board of food and
drug inspection AT a meeting held IN
the office of DR.. Harvey w. Wiley
chief Of the bureau OF chemistry and
chairman of the board,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Mexico Mo, Oct. IA jury in
the probate court here, according 10
a verdict filed today. decided that 1t
was unlawful for a doctor who is
also preacher, to charge for
preaching a funeral of patient he
had attended.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Louisville, KY. Oct. 12.-lndict-
ed at moor today In the federai
court an hour later w. Parker. for
mer cashier of the Southern Nation
al Bank Of Louisville, pleaded guilty
TO violation of the national banking
laws. He was accused of embezzle-
ment of Sal 900.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Buy your pump from F. S. Crok
Co. Ali kinds. Prices way down. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 12.-Dairy-
ing Is destined to become more
prominent as branch of agrlcul-
ture Secretary of Agriculture VIII
son said in the course of an address
in which he officially opened the In
ternational dairy show last night.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. l2.-Rieh-
ard Ferris, Ricardo Magon, zen
Aphyrs Pryce, Nerique Magon, Cap
tain ] r Mosby and several others
indicted for violation OF the neutrall-
ty laws, must stand trial, Judge
Wellborp overruling motion n
dismiss the indictments
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

St. Petersburg. Oct. 12-The
newly appointed Russian ambassa-
dor to the United States. NJ George
Bakmetieff, and Madame Bakme-
tieff left last night for America
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12
The Daily Lig hit
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
q ". Mcknight. President and Treas.
lrer; Ed Cunningham, Vice President; G..
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ris g W Mcknight, Ed Cunningham. c
". Kent. &. W. Simpson.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Berlin, Oct. lZ.--lt was officially
stated today that the first part OF
the Franco-German negotiations
concerning the status of Morocco
had been finished and the agree
ment was ready TO be initiated by
both parties as a sign of acceptance.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Ottawa. Ont, Oct 1.-THE CAPT
tai is making great preparations for
the reception of the Duke of Con-
naught, the new governor general
next Saturday.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

licensed 10 Wtu'
f Richardson and Annie |
Chandler,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

st. Adams, Eng, Oct. 12.-The
freedom of the city was bestowed
today upon Andrew Carnegie The
American ambassador, Mr.. Reid, and
Mrs. Reid were present at the cere-
mony and the ambassador made a
speech.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-10-12

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE ma
tional assembly of Nicaragua by a
vote of 20 to approved the election
of General Mena for president TO
succeed President Diaz, according to
state department advices today.