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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-03
A Newspaper Consolidation.
Associated Press Special.

f0oUV IHtVU T '7f7 '7IF''F'FF
Sweetwater, Texas, May 3.-The
of the Signal and Re
porter printing plants was announc-
ed last night The two papers VIII
combine in issuing hereafter one
daily and one weekly newspaper. II is
believed that this arrangement Will
result in the betterment of the pa
pers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-03
PRESIDENT TAFT OPENS
THE PEACE CONGRESS
Third Annual Meeting Convened at
Baltimore-Will Demand an
International Court Justice


Baltimore, Md, May with an
international court of justice as its
object to be attained the third an
nual meeting of the National Peace
Congress began here this afternoon.
The congress will be in Sc sion IN
til Saturday. The opening address
was delivered by President Taft.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-03

No matter what you want to buy
or sell. your first thought should De
tn Daily Light want column. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-03
AN ILLINOIS BOOTLEGGER
DRAWS S[vEREcT SENTENCE
Fine and Costs Aggregate over
$4,000, Combined WIN jan
Sentence of Year.
Associated Press Special.

Tuscola, ILL.,, May 3.--The sever
est sentence ever imposed in this
state for the violation of the local
option laws was today adjudged
against Horace w. Sorrels. In addi-
ton to Imprisonment for almost
year the defendant was fined in the
sum of $4,000 with costs added
amounting to nearly $500.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-03
COUNTY CONVICT WOUNDED
MEXICAN GUARD s,RE[O
Prisoner Dies as Ressslt OF Gunsh"t
Manufactured Claims shoot
ing Was Accidental.
Associated Press Special.

san Antonio, Texas, May d.
Edwin Armstrong, a prisoner VINO
was at one of the BeXar county CON
vict camps. died last night as the re-
suit of a gunshot wound Adolph
Garcia, one of the guards at the
camp at which the shooting occur
red. is being held pending an IN
vestigation. Garcia claims that the
shooting was the result of an acci-
dent
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-03

Buy your pump from F S. tront
10 An kinds. Prices way down. Il
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-03
BRENNAN COTTON MILLS
SOLD UNDER HAMMER
The Dcfunct Property was Bough'
by the Stockholders-The Price
Pail WIS $3.50.
Associated Press Special.

Rrenbam. Texas. May 3.-The
stockholders of the Brennan cotton
mill yesterday bought the property
of the defunct corporation at sher-
IFS sale for $17,750. 1t is announ-
ced today that they propose to at
once improve the plant by putting IN
new and up. to date machinery OF
lowing which they will reopen 1t 10.
business.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
MRS. E. C. LOWE DIES
AT M0NTEAGLE, TENN,

While on a visit to her mothr. Mrs.
John B. Cobb, Of Monteagle, Tenn, Mrs.
Eugenia Cobb Lowe, wife OF w. B. Lowe.
died suddenly Friday. Mr.. Lowe was q
former resident OF Atlanta being the son
Of tn late william Lowe, of this city.
It was only Friday that Mrs. James 3.
Jackson, of Atlanta, an aunt OF the de-
ceased, received a letter informing her
that Mrs. Lowe was at Monteagle and
perfectly well. A few hours later she re-
ceived telegram conveying the sad news
OF her death.
The funeral will take place IN Macon
Sunday at the old family burial ground
and the body win pass through Atlanta
at p. m. today.
Mrs. Lowe is survived by her husband,
Mr.. w. B. Lowe, by her mother, Mrs
j. b Cobb, and by her sister, Mrs. N.
B. Pitcher, OF Nashville, who was Miss
Mary Lowe.
IA the time Of her marriage to Mr..
Lowe, II years ago, the young woman
was one of the most popular young
ladies' in the state. Not only was she
beautiful and cultured. but she was a
clever artist and an excellent writer as
we'll After her marriage she paid great
study and attention to the mining inter
ests with which Mr.. Lowe was identified,
and spent much OF her time out west
with him. although their home was in
New York city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
ROUTE is SELECTED FOR
M0ULTRlE-PENSAC0LA

MOULTRIEs Ga, July 1.-The Moultrie
Chamber OF Commerce officers, composed
of w. 2. Aycock and g.. d. futile, Of
Moultrie; N. ]. Lillard, Pensacola, and
H. B. Layton. Triton, met yesterday In
the audience room of the Carnegie libra
ry and after hearing CLAIMS of the towns
along the three proposed routes, selected
the west Florida as the Moultrie-Pensa-
cola highway.
This route traverses the following
towns: Triton, Moultrie, Camilla, Balm
bridge, Mariana Chipley, Bombay, De-
Funiak Milton and Pensacola.
Delegations from towns along the pro-
posed routes started to arrive in Moul-
trle Thursday afternoon and by the time
meeting session was opened over 100 dele
gates were present ready to present
their claims before the scouts.
The west Florida route was heard first,
after which came the south Alabama del
egation and Immediately after the hear
ing was over the scouts met In private
and selected the west Florida route.
The main factors In selecting this route
was the shortness of distance OF 81
miles over the south Alabama route.
The combined organization Of the west
Florida counties pledge to build fine
roads and bridge the rivers. The dele
gates were entertained at band con-
cert and theater party after which they
went to the country home of W. e. Ay-
cock where an informal reception was
held
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
FORMER GAMBLER WILL
CONDUCT MEMS MEET

There will be a special meeting for
afternoon TO men at Wesley Memorial
men only at Wesley Memorial church to-
morrow afternoon. July e. at o'clock,
addressed by Louis J. Bernhard, OF
Yale college, the noted converted gam
bier.
Mr. Bernhard has spent more than q
years of his life in prison cells, and
since his conversion has become widely
known as a conductor of mems meet
ings. For the past seven years he has
conducted a work for students in con-
nection with YaIe university.
He takes up his residence in Atlanta
as field secretary of the prison reform
association of which John j. Egan is the
president
Mr. Bernhard will spend most Of his
time travelling throughout the south, but
will be in Atlanta during July, during
which time he viii speak every Sunday
afternoon to men at eWsley Memorial
church The Baraca male quartette of
Wesley Memorial church will sing Sun
day afternoon. Every white man and ~
in Atlanta is invited.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
BIG FARM is SOLD
BY GREENSBORO OWNER

GREENSBORO. Ca, June so.-The
large farm, owned by Messrs. r. l..
Moss. Jr, OF Athens, and Taylor
Brothers, known as the Fleetwood
land. about three miles from Green's
boro was sold today to Allen p. Rice.
of Commerce. Ca, the stipulation be-
ing something over $4,000. The local
real estate firm of McCommons & Reid
engineered the deal.
Much property is being sold north
Georgians and South Carolinians
through local real estate agents. All
the buyers are moving into Greene
county, beginning at once to improve
the property.
The real estate agents are carrying
on an active campaign In which they
are meeting success.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
MAYOR TIEDEMAN WANTS
COMMISSION FORM BILL

SAVANNAH. oa-, July Mayor Tied
eman. Of Savannah, one Of the nrst Of
the Georgia executives 20 advocate the
government OF cities By commission is
very much in hopes that the Legislature
during the present session VIII pass a
bin that viii permit any CITY wishing
70 DO 90 to adopt the commission form
Of government II this ID done be says
he VIII At once prepare . proclamation
looking 70 the holding OF an election
TO see II this city shall change Its
method OF government
The mayor II very much inclined 20
the Des Moines method OF government
BY commission he wants every feature
OF the law cut In force here Including
the Initiative. the referendum and the
recall II was his idea to present the
matter In . special message 10 council
some months ago. but the question Of .
bond issue for house drainage came up
and sidetracked the plan temporarily:
He now has his faith pinned 70 the
Georgia Legislature In The hope that Il
will pass = bin 20 let al the cities In
the state Wishing 70 DO 30 vote upon
the commission idea
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
COUNTY TO HAVE
HOMECOMING DAY

HARTWELL. Ca. June S.-The grand
reunion and home coming day and cele-
braeion of the Fourth Of July will be
carried out with q big program. Every
body Ia invited. and will be expected
to bring well filed baskets. We propose
to make this a banner day for Hartwen.
and we look for more people to DO pres
eat on this day than has bean here in
Is years.
The program win be an follows:
At $50 a. m. auto parade. Every auto
In the town and county will be expected
to take part In the parade. and we would
like for everybody present to take part in
this parade.
At 10 a. m, Will be foot races, hurdle
races, sack races. broad and high jump.
At IL q. m, Hon r. r. Duckworth.
president OF the Farmers union, will adj
dress the crowd at Affords park. He will
be introduced by Hon. A. j. Mcmillan.
president Of the County union.
At 1880 the crowd will picnic with
basket dinner We hope everybody will
bring well filed baskets.
At $50 the motorcycle races will come
of. There are a number OF entries.
At l:So to $50 p. m. big game Of base
ball. Hartwell VS.. Royston, at the ball
park.
At $50 on the evening Of July Fourth,
there viii be a grand concert at the
college auditorium, and the proceeds OF
same will go for the benefit OF the Hart
well concert band.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
CHARGE OF LIBEL
ENDS IN MISTRlAL

TUPBLo, Miss, Julq 1.-The trial OF
N. P. Bonney. editor Of the Daily Cor
inthian, Of Corinth, Miss. charged with
having crimina1Iy libeled former Con-
gressman John Allen. of Tupelo, ended
in a mistrial late today when the jury
IN the court OF justice of the peace Ban
announced their inability to agree. b.
Z barnard. editor OF the Meridian Dis
patch. t. T. Davenport of the ADer-
deem weekly, and A. C. Anderson OF tne
Ripley Sentinel will be called to triai
Monday on similar charges.
Bonney was charged with having pup
usbed an affidavit alleging that Allen
participated in the theft of a jug OF
whisky 30 years ago. The meridian DIS
patch. Aberdeen Weekly and the Ripley
Sentinel reproduced the Corinthian ssory.
Mr.. Allen personally participated IN
the nrosecution of Bonney. In his argu-
ment he vigorously assailed the Corintn
newspaper man.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
NORTH CAROLINA PLACES
LID ON NEAR BEER SALOONS
Doctors Prescription at Drug
Store Is All That Can Sat-
iSfy Thirst


ROCKINGHAM, n. c., July NORTH
Carolina today legally. is perhaps the
dryest state in the union. Last mid
night the amendment to the statewide
prohibition law putting out OF business
the fnear-beer" saloons and prohibiting
the dispensing of beer by social clubs,
went into effect, and today the thirsty
can find no lawful means Of satisfying
their wants save by presenting doc
tors prescription at a drug store.
Statewide prohibition went into effect
over three years ago, but the statute
contained a loophole In the shape OF
high-pr1ced licenses to dealers In near
beer" These have hourished In every
city, town and hamlet, most OF them
dispensing the real article and many do
ing a blind tiger business as well. The
new law effectively puts on the Id and
nails 1t down.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
COLUMBUS WILL BE
HOST FOR J0BBERS

COLUMBUS, Ga. July Merchants
and manufacturers of Columbus and the
Columbus territory are planning for one
Of the biggest conventions IN the ms
tory of this city on the oath and 18th Of
this month. over 1900 visiting guests
are expected from sections covered by
local tobbers-within a radius Of some 80
miles Of Columbus.
Chairman Cargin OF the general COM
mittee in charge of the function, has
named a large number of sub-commit-
tees to complete details for the affair
and an entertaining program Is being
mapped out. 1t WIN be called the Chat
tahoochee Valley Merchants convention.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
DOLES DIES FROM
ATTACK OF NEGRO

QUITMAN. Ga. July L-News was re-
ceived here today of the death of ]. r.
DoIes last night at Abel He was at
tackled ten days ago at Barney by ne
gro farm hand who struck him with a
turpentine axe when Doles tried to make
him go back to fill his labor contract.
Doles was originally from Houston
county. He moved here the nrst OF tne
wear TO farm. He had wife and four
children.
The negro is still at large. The county
commissioners have offered 500 re-
ward for his capture and requested the
governor to offer reward.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
PAY OF ENGINEERS
INCREASED BY B. & o.

RAI,TIMORE. July 1.-The following
statement was issued today from Bal
timore and Ohio railroad general OF
fees here:
EFFECTIVE July /. the Baltimore ana
Ohio railroad company has made an al
iustment of rates OF pay for engineers
Applicable to the heavier power IN
stalled on the road during the past
wear. These rates vary with the class
of engine and in some instances the
rates are increased four and In rev
instances, six per cent, the average IN
crease approximating two per cent
The average increase rate Oh pay
granted theenginemen year ago was
"A per cent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
Savannah Schools Close

SAVANNAH Ca, June 3O.-More
than 5000 school children are happy in
to be school children after today until
next fall. The public schools of Sa-
vannah closed this morning for the term.
The graduating exercises of the high
school were held, last night at the Sa-
vannah theater and were attended by a
great crowd of friends and parents of
the pupils
The grammar schools held their exer-
cises this morning. The teachers are pre-
pairing to go away on their vacations
and to spend the summer at other points
Alas. GamHnxanh
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04

PTTTSBURG. Pa. June S.-Two hun
bred and fifty feet above the ground,
suspended by a rope that was burning
and his clothes blazing from naptha and
carbon oil, Chris Sinkas. stack painter.
O. years old. made his way down. hand
over hand, to earth, while crowd OF
men stood Mortified at the Westinghouse
Electric and Manufacturing company 8
plant In East Pittsburg yesterday.
He had q rope In his left hand to
regulate the speed OF his descent at the
same time using his right hand IN an
EFFORT TO beat out the flames.
When sinkas reached the ground his
clothing was almost entirely burned
from his body. he was terribly burned
about the right hand and arm. chest
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
DISLIKlNG TO WALK
THIEF STEAL HORSE

Deciding that he had rather ride than
walk. an individual who left the impress
OF his personality behind him but not
his identity. Thursday night wens to the
house of c. H. Beuchler. who lives on
the Boulevard near Piedmont avenue,
quietly led a horse from the stable just
back of the house. got on the horse and
rode away. Up to this time. no hasn't
returned the horse.
1t is a chestnut sorrei. with white hind
feet, weighs LOO pounds. and is Is IL
hands high. It Is valued at $500. Mr.
Boucher states that he will reward any
one who will return the horse or win tell
him where If may be found. Hts fele-
phone number is Ivy 20.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
PAYS EIGHTEEN PONIES
FOR INDIAN BRIDE

KANSAS CITY. July I>-Followfng q
ten days feast at their home near Paw
huBka, okla, where they were married
according 20 the tribal rites OF the In
diana, Louise bacon Rind. IL years old.
and Charley Lookout. Is years old;
came here yesterday 70 fulfill the legal
requirements Of the marriage at which
justice OF the peace OBLIGATED.
Eighteen ponies waz the price paid by
Lookout for his bride
Both the bride and the bridegroom
are children Of former chiefs OF the
Osase Indians, and Charleys father,
Fred Lookout, IL a Carlisle graduate
The family Of each Is said to be worth
about 100000 and eighteen ponies Is
the highest price ever paid among the
Usage Indians for bride The laws OF
Oklahoma do not permit girl under is
years to marry. but the laws Of Mis-
souri, permit such marriages with the
consent OF the parents.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
SERVICES WILL BE
HELD FOR r. J. MUM

SAVANNAH. Ca. July Tomorrow
In Bonaventure cemetery there will be
held By the Scottish Rite Masons OF sa-
vannah q memorial service to the late
DR.. r. ]. Num-, q prominent Mason.
who died In Savannah q year ago and
was given q midnight funeral by the
Knights of Kadosh at St Paufs Episco-
pal church. The exercises at the grave
OF DR.. Num- VIII take place in the after
noon andw I'll probably be largely attend
ed not only by members of the Scottish
Rite but by the public generally. There
win be an appropriate address either by
Rev. Charles II. Strong, DID,, or MT.
II. W. Witover, prominent Mason
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
R. P. BALDWIN, JR., is
BURNED IN COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS, Ca, July 1.-The funeral
Of r p. Baldwin. Jr., city editor OF the
Ledger, whose sudden death occurred
az epartanburR, s. c., while en- route
for Baltimore to enter the Johns Hop
kina hospital. took place from the late
residence OF the deceased at $40 Front
street this afternoon at O'Clock and the
interment was In River Dale cemetery.
Mr.. Baldwin was only sick short
time, being affected with heart trouble.
and his sudden passing was great sur
prise to his numerous friends. He was
one Of the best known and most popular
newspaper men in this section of the
state. Mr.. Baldwin. who was only 10
years of age. u survived by his. wife,
motherf and one sister.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
VOTERS MUST REGISTER
IN NEW YORK NOW

ALBANY, N. z, June Ex-Governor
Dix has in his hands for action new
election bill which makes one noteworthy
change in the present law. This is the
matter Of the registration Of voters. Here
tofore personal registration has not been
required In rural districts or in any vii
lage OF less than 5000 Inhabitants. The
election officials have had the power to
enroll any person whom they knew to
be voters without requiring the latter
to attend personally on registration
days.
BY the bill just passed by the Iegisla-
ture Lsrsonal registration is made neces-
sary throughout the state, with the con-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
FOUND OLD CHECK
GOOD FOR So, 900

JERSEY CIT. N. j.. July 1.-George
t. Bouton, clerk OF the sanitary board,
who has just retired after thirty years
Of service found while cleaning out his
desk. a certified check for 5000. that
had been tucked away among some pa
pers for fifteen years. The check was
drawn by the Davis Coal and Coke COM
pauy OF West Virginia, of which Henry
Gassaway Davis is the owner. 1t had ac-
companied an unsuccessfulfbid TO furnish
coal TO the city. Mr.. Bouton does not
know whether the company never missed
the check, or whether II had cancelled II
long ago. He has returned It to the com
pany
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
LIVE STOCK MEN WILL
DISCUSS MANY PROBLEMS
important Meeting VIII Be
Held at Greensboro on Next
Tuesday

GREENSBORO. Ca. July 1s-Presi-
dent Thurston C. Crawford. OF the
Greene County Lave stock association
has called q meeting for the associa-
ton. first Tuesday In July. which In
July a.
Professor Hart. who has charge Of
the field for the government win speak
At the meeting on the ''Importancs of
the Live stock Industry a. Related to
Improved Agriculture"
The meeting wiz DO hsld TO discuss
the riok eradication work as In being
carried On In Greene county By the
county and government Jointly.
A. great deal OF dissattsfactton has
been aroused In the southern portion
OF Greene. near White Plains. over the
tick eradication work The cattle rails
ara ana citIzsns OF that section claim
4 cf1pples their cattle industry, W
nat. Greene county ad5oinz Hancock
ana Tallafarro counties. and White
Plains In situated near the line. ana
the law does not permit cattle to be
brought from Hancock and Taliaferro
into Greene.
DR.. z. II. Nighbert. who represents
the national government In the WORK
IN Georgia and South Carolina hAs
beep In Greensboro. he states that
the department OF Agriculture In not
satisfied with the progress of the work
in Greene county, and that the depart
ment was aware OF the slow progress
that had bean made IN Greene and
that unless decided change took place
the work would be Withdrawn from
Greene.
The above statement OF DR.. Nighbert
was made In a plain manner to the Of
ficers Of the Greene County Live Stock
association
The association has rome 70 work
raising the necessary amount to put
on another inspector. They state they
mean business and the fight on the
cattle tick must be oonttnued-not only
continued but the law must be en-
forced
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
GUAM ISLAND TO BE
GIBRALTAR OF PACIFIC

WASHINGTON, July la "0doral-
tar of the Pacific" to maintain Amer
ica's supremacy OF that ocean is what
the lonely island of Guam viii be II
plans now under consideration BY the
United States are carried out
These plans were advanced by Rear
Admiral Alfred T. Mahan, o. s. NJ
retired, who is considered one OF the
greatest naval strategists and is on
special duty at the naval war college
They are being considered by military
and naval experts of the government
and the army war college at present
is discussing them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
NEW CITY COURT BILL
ENDORSED BY QUITMAN

oUITMAN, Ga. June 'sO.-The Quitman
Bar association has secured the endorse
ment OF the county commissioners for
proposed amendments to the law creating
the city court. The idea is to make the
court simpler and thus expedite business.
The bill to be introduced will provide
that defendant shall have the right to
demand an indictment by the grand jury
before going to trial.
It also provides that any amount can
be sued for in the court at the regu-
lar monthly terms and II no defense is
filed thereto Judgment may be taken
at once. The salary of the Judge IL also
TO be increased from $1,000 to $500.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
WITH CLOTHING ABLAZE THIS
MADCAP STEEPLE JACK MAKES
DARING DESCENT TO SAFE7 Y

and face and his left hand was raw and
bleeding from beingtorn by the rope as
he made the swift descent.
Sinkas was painting smokestaciE
built recently to a new addition TO the
power building. Before the tar is ap-
piled, mixture of carbon oil and nap
tina is applied to the stack to cut or the
rust.
Sinlxas went TO the top OF the stack.
Before starting to work he lighted
cigarette and tossed the lighted match,
he supposed TO the ground. Instead the
match dropped into a bucket Of naptha
and oil.
An instant later an explosion occurred
and Slnkas, aflame. made his sensational
trip down the burning rope.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-04
BUTTS COUNTY FARMERS
WILL HAVE INSTITUTE

JACKSON, Ca. June So.-The Butts
County Farmers union. which has the
matter in charge, has decided to have
a farmers institute in this county dur
ing the summer, the exact date to be
decided upon later. 1t will be held in
connection with experts from the State
College of Agriculture at Athens.
1t is likely the institute, in which
there is great interest among all
classes, will be held some time in July
or the first of August. 1t will prob
ably be held In Jackson, as this is a
central point, though it may be held
at Indian Springs.