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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
Three Masked Men Held Up
Train and Relieve Pas
sengers Of Money.
ONE R0BBER IS WOUNDED
Shot by Pullman Conductor While
Escaping with Loot-Secure
About Five Hundred
Dollars in Cash
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
SO Paul, MINI, July 20-The
North Coast Limited on the North
ern Pacific railway was held up BY
three masked men last night near
Buffalo The robbers secured $500
in cash from the passengers and got
a much larger amount in bank
checks,
The robbers escaped after shoot
ing and wounding the engineer One
of the robbers was shot and wound
ed by the Pullman conductor.
DR. J w Guest of Louisville lost
500 in bank checks. n. V Mcmillan
was robbed of checks amounting to
500.
The robbers did not modest the
passengers who occupied berth No
Is in the Pullman
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
CATCH GIRL BURGLARS.


Associated Press Special
New Haven, Conn, July ga Sc
ries of daring burglaries which have
been battling the police in this city
and surrounding towns, have been
cleared up by the arrest OF three
girls. Filimina and Mary Ragazinne
and Christina Carsali, all of this city,
and the oldest 16 years. The girls
have confessed to rifling twenty odd
residences. Their average maui
was about 500
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
EX-SENATOR AlOR|CH
GONTRAO|CTs Ed HINES
Saws He Did Not Ask Him to Urge
Lorimer TO Become Candidate
for the Senate.
, ssoclated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Washington, July 20.-Former
United States Senator Aldrich or
Rhode Island, testifying before The
Lorimer investigating committee tc-
day, flatly contradicted Ed Ard
Hines story that Aldrich had ask ID
him to urge Lorimer TO become the
senatorial candidate and had sent
word to Governor Deneen that Pres
ident Taft expressed the belief thai
Lorimer could be elected and was
the most available man.
Aldrich said he had three or four
conversations with Hines about the
Illinois senatorial election. Aldrich
testified that what he actually told
Hines was that "Lorimer's candida
cy would not be objectional TO the
president" Aldrich said he told
Hines that he (Aldrich) would say
this to any one who inquired of him.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
TAX VALUES INCREASE.
Advance of $40, 900 in Total As
sessed Valuations.

Austin, Texas, July 20.--With the
reports from five county assessors
still out Acting Comptroller Charles
B. Wife estimates that the taxable
property valuations of the state this
year will show an increase of ap-
proximately S70,000,000 Mr.. White
last night telegraphed the derelicT
assessors to send their reports in by
wire He hopes to be able to make n
definite estimate on the states valu-
alton today,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
HAITIAN P|LlAGED
BY REVOLUT|ONISTS
REGULAR ARMY OFFICERS BE.
ING HELPLESS HAVE TAX
EN- REFUGE.
The French Consul, While offering
Protection TO Local Aufhori-
ties, Was Wounded by IA
Revolutionary Band.

Associated Press Special
Cape Haitian, Haiti July 20
This city is at the mercy of the rev
olutionists today and is being PHI az
ed. All the generals who are opposed
to the revolution have taken refuge
in the foreign consulates,
The French consul was slightly
wounded by the revolutionists while
he was offering protection to the 10
cal authorities.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
.C0LQU|TT BEFORE THE
DALLAS GRAND JURY
REFUSED TO STATE WHY HE AP-
FEARED BEFORE THAT IN
QUISITORiAil BODY.
II Is known That II Was in Connec-
ton with the Charge that Blind
Tigers Are Operating in
Dallas
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special
Dallas, Texas, July Ex-Governor
Colquitt appeared before the grand
jury of Dallas county this morning,
but when he came out he refused to
state his reason for appearing before
the inquisitorial body. 1t is known,
however, that it was in connection
with statement sent him that one
hundred and ninety-two blind tigers
were operated in this city
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
A SAN AN TONIC MAN
SUES SOCIETY BELLE
ALLEGES THAT YOUNG LADY
THRILLED WITH HIS TENDER
AFFECTIONS.
of Misery and Wants the Courts
to Compel Damsei to Re-
imburse Him.
Associated press Special.

Associated Press Special.
San Antonio, Texas, July 20
l.. E Haldy yesterday fiEel SUIT
for damages in the sum Of 5000
against Miss Edna Boltz alleging
breach of promise to marry lie Al
leges in his petition that he IS deep
says, is twenty-five, of fair attain
ments, high social position and had
promised to marry him last Febru-
AIRY. He says he had rented a house
and purchased all the household
goods in preparation for the mar
riage.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20

The time has passed when peo-
pie go about looking for some one
to buy an article they have for sale.
The up to date. modern method is
to place an ad In the Daily Light
want column They not only save
time and worry, but the whole pop
ulatlon becomes at once aware of IT,
fact that you have something for
sale. u
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20

n you have house for rent don't
waste your time going about trying
TO find some one to occupy It. The
cheapest and quickest way to let the
people know it is to place a For
Rent" ad in the want column of the
Daily Light. Il
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
Venice Has Water Famine.

Associated Press Special
Venice, Italy, July 20.-This IA
NOUS city of canals is suffering from
"A water famine due to the burstir \
of the water main. Mursno and Pol
lestrina are also suffering a fanin,
from the same cause
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
NO NEW CASES CHOLERA
HAVE DEVELOPED TODAY
Another Ship From Cholera Infected
Country Arrives and Is Being
Held in Quarantine.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
New York, July 20.-Principe de
Piedmont, aEcther ship from the
cholera infected country, anchored
in New York habor today. The YES
sci will remain under inspection fer
at least ten days.
No new cases of cholera have de-
yeloped today
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
1T IS SIZZLING IN
HARRIS COUNTY
The Remarkable Apathy Of the
Present Campaign Gives
: Way to Real Thing.
THOSE CHARGES OF FRAUD
Judge Robinson Has Convened the
Criminal Court for Purpose Of
Probing Charges Of Illegal
Poll Tax Receipts.
Associated Press Special.

aooottaeSu L TESS special.
Houston, Texas, July 20.--Judge
w c. Robinson this morning con
vened the criminal district court
grand jury in special session for the
purpose of probing he charges made
by Hon. Tom Ball that about one
thousand poll tax receipts have been
Illegally issued
Up to this week the campaign in
Harris county has been remarkably
apathetic, but it is be inning to siz-
zle now, The last week sees both
sides actively at work in this coun-
ty
The grand jury decided not to
take up the investigation of the poll
tax charges until next week.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
'ASSASNS PLOT To KILL
MEX|CO'S PRESIDENT
Police Obtain Information of Plot to
XIII President De La Barra at
Juarez Exercises.
Associated Press Special

AesOClated Press SpeclaT
Mexico City, Mexico, July 20
The police today received informa-
ton of an alleged plot to assassinate
President De la Barra last Tuesday
at the Juarez exercises here. The
plot failed, it is said because the
conspirators did not get an oppor-
tunfty to kill the president.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20

Jack Vail entered plea of guilty.
in the county court Wednesday al
ternpon to a charge Of violating the
local option law. He was fined $50
and given twenty days in jail.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
NEW YORK IS CAPTURED
BY FLEET OF INVADERS
The City's Defense, in Theoretical
Attack, Is Entirely Overcome,
and Port at Mercy Enemy
Associated Press Special.

ASSOclated Pfess SptVIdI
Block Island, r l., July 20.-in a
thrilling encounter the fleet of the
Invading" force claims to have pen
etrated the line of naval de .ense
and to have New York city theoret-
ically at its mercy today The inVad-
ers approached the defending fleet
from the south and claim it was
done with such technical skill that
none of the defending vessels got
through the battle line of the inYad
QrS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
Rained Thirteen Days,

Associated Press Special.
Chndress, Texas, July 2o.-For
the thirteenth day since July 9Th
rain has fallen here. The rain ha
! been general over the panhandle.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT CONVENED TO INVESTIGATE CHARGES FRAUD
WISCONSIN PRAYERS.


Associated Press Special
Madison. Wis, July 20.-Spirit-
ual attention paid to the Wisconsin
1911 legislature cost the state
1852, according to the chaplain s
pay roll Just certified to the secre-
tary of state by the clerks of both
houses
The statement shows that the
state paid about $3.50 for each mem
Der. or about SO prayer
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
ROBBED OF $500.
Boston Metal Dealer Falls Victim
to -Four Men.

Associated Press Special
Providence, r. T., July 0-Sam-
uel w Butter, Boston metal deal
er, was robbed of $500 in a house
here during the night. Butter had
gone to the house to close business
deal for a quantity of metal and was
attacked by four men
Three of the men escaped in an
automobile, but the fourth is under
arrest
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20
Licensed 90 w ed.

e. O Roberts and May Grow
James Jackson and Othie ollFef
c. A. Turley and Benna Wilson.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20

The price Is small and results are
sure. Reference is made to the DailG
light want column.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-20

Miss Ella Mcknight has returned
from a stay of two weeks in the
OZarks.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1911-07-28
ALL RACES N CONFERENCE
PLAN AMELioRArloN OF JEAL.
ousV AND HATRED.
First Universal Congress Opens In
London, With Representatives
Present From Al Nations.

London, July e6.--For the first time
In the history Of the world representa-
hyes Of every known racial division
met In conference today to plan q
campaign looking toward an ameliora-
ton Of the hatred and Jealousy Preva-
lent among the three great divisions
Of the earth's inhabitants--the Mon.
golian, Caucasian and Ethiopian The
first session took place IN the audi
terium Of the University of London,
and the conference will continue
through the week. The Universal
Races congress is the name given 70
this convention.
Speakers of every nationality are
present. and some of the most promi.
nent philanthropists. theologians.
statesmen and economists OF the
world are on the program. The sub
tects to be discussed are: Funda-
mental considerations; meaning Of
race. tribe and nation; general condi-
tions Of progress; peaceful contact
between civilizations: special prob
lsms In intef-racial economics; the
lnodern conscience in relation to ra-
oial questions and positive sugges-
tions for promoting interFaciaI friend.
liness.
Among the writer's OF the papers
are Sir Sydney Oliver. Sir Charles
Bruce. DR.. Felix Adler Of New York.
chairman Of the honorary general
committee OF the congress-; Sir John
Mcdonnell. Sir Harry Johnston. Bar.
on D'Estournelles Dc Constant, and
many others equally well known.
This meeting between the East ana
the West. the North and the South
marks a new era In the inter-raciai
affairs Of the world. Its object lie the
amelioration of the racial prejudices
and q world wide campaign for the
peace and arbitration movement
launched by Andrew Carnegie and
others.
The universal charact re foeth
The universal character Of the meet
ing IA shown by the following excerpt
from the list OF racial representa-
tives: Brajendranath Seal. Behar.
india Prof. Felix v, Luschan. Univer-
sity Of Berlin; John w. Robertson.
M. p; Prof. D. g. Margsliouth. Ok
ford University; Or. Christian l..
Lange, secretary Of the Interparlia.
mentary Union; WI Ting Fang.
Shanghai. China; Prof Tunge Takebe.
University of Tokyo. and Said Bey.
Constantinople.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1911-07-28
FAcTloNAL FIGHT AMONG
DEMOCRATS IS ENDED.

Fremont, Neb,, July 26.-The Ne
braska Democratic convention, which
had been expected to place Nebraska
Democrats on record as to their pref
erence for a presidential candidate q
year hence, failed to express itself
on candidates or offer commendations
OF It's own leaders.
For the most part It was a peaceful
gathering. The general harmony pro-
gram mapped out in advance was
carried out practically without q
hitch.
The gathering was called under the
statewide primary law for the pur-
pose Of adopting a platform. the can
dldates for state offices-three su-
preme judges. two university regents
and one railroad commissiorer-be-
ing selected by direct vote OF the
Democratic electors.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1911-07-28
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVEX
TioN APPROVES PRESENT
ADMINISTRATION.
DEMOCRATS IN SESSION
State Convention lnsures Peace hv
Declining to lndorse Any candL
dates-oatherins Called un-
der State Primary Law.

Lincoln. Neb-. July 78.--Nebraska
Republicans In session gave President
Taft and his administration a strong
Endorsement and effectively blocked
all efforts Of small band of insur-
gent delegates to arouse sentiment
for Robert NJ. La Toilette OF Wiscozs-
sin as a presidential candidate. -
TSe Insurgents lacked leader and
were outgeneraied by Victor Resewa-
ter and his delegation from Omaha
Before the insurgents could get o
chance to introduce resolutions FROM
the floor. the regulars had rushed
through n motion providing that all
resolutions should be referred to .
committee. which was given power TO
draw up final report.
Chairman A. w. Jeffries Of Omaha
then named a committee OF seven
members. Of which Ave were strong
friends OF Mr.. Taft, and OF which Mr..
Rosewater was made chairman. FroaA
this point the possibilities Of fight
on the floor over the Endorsement Of
Mr.. Taft went gllmmering.
Despite their early announcement
that they would not assent to G Taft
Endorsement under any conditions.
the insurgents failed to make even ;
show OF fight or objection when the
platform resolution went through hy
O rising vote. during which several OF
che fnsurgsnts were discoveries %
their feet An attempt to havs the
convention instruct the resolutions
committee to refrain from indorsing
any individual candidate met with
summary treatment.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1911-07-28
BEATrIE NET TlGHTENS
pslryman Identifies Prisoner as One
Seen Alone With Wife 10 Auto
on Night OF Staying.

Richmond. Va, July 26.--Roland
Snyder, dairyman. identified Henry
C. Beattie, charged with the murder
OF his wife week ago, as the man
he saw alone In an automobile on
the night OF the tragedy, on the spot
where later the crime was committed.
Beulah Bin ord. the 'other woman
In the case. made statement which
Is taken TO furnish a motive for the
crime. She is alleged to have admit
ted that short time before the mur-
der Beattie said 10 her: "Of course.
! have no intention Of spending my
life with Louise. | may have to live
with her rs long as my father is
alive, but just as soon % the old
MN dles---say. kid. you and will
run away together. don't know
whether we can get married or not,
but We win take chance. anyway
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1911-07-28
vERlFIes STEEL COMPACT
Competition Prevented by Steel Pool
Witness Tells House lnvestl-
eating Committee.

Wsshia s..cc::.. s:aiy te.-Admission
that . pool existed between the Car.
negie Steel Co. and ten other con.
Germs to control the output and price
was made by W. G. Moreland. secre'
tary Of the Jones q Laughiin Steel
company OF Pittsburg, before the
house committee probing the steel
trust. While the witness admitted
the existence OF the pool. he claimed
20 know little concerning II.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1911-07-28
Secretary Fisher 70 Alsska.

Washington, July as.--secretary of
the Interior Fisher. accompanied By
Director Newell Of the reclamation
service and Private Secretary Georss
dovs. xtil depart Aug. for an en-
tended tour Of inspection OF the REQ.
lamationl projects Of the west and Of
the ALASKAN coal zelda The result
q ais Investigation probably win BE-
prssentsd 70 the congregational invss-
tigatins comnaittee next fall.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1911-07-28
B0UTELL DENIES LETTER
Minister a. eerne Says President
Taft Expressed No Preference
for Any Candidate.

Berne. Switzerland. July 28.-H. g.
Boutell, United States Minister TO
Switzerland, issued denial of the
statement made on the witness stand
before the senate Lorlmer investigat.
ing committee In Washington that he
had written Edward Hines telling him
Just how friendly President Taft felt
toward Lorimer.
He said that he never had written
TO Hines about the matter, and furth.
er never had heard the president ex
press & preference for any one can
didate.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1911-07-28

'RoUNDABOUTTHE STATE.
Cleaned from Exohanges--M by the Shears,
the Pencil and the Paste Pot--Some Origi-
nal. Some Credited. and Some Stolen,
but Nearly All Interesting Reading.

'sssssssssssssssssssssssssy
President Taft has agreed to
visit Springfield and Sedaiia dur.
ing his Western trip in Septem-
Der, unless unforeseen reasons
prevent. The president gave this
definite promise to Senator Stone
the other day. Mr.. Taft will at
tend the State Fair at Sedalia and
will be present al the proposed
ceremony at Springfield when the
Confederate and Federal ceme-
ferries are united. 1t is UNDER
stood that the date of the State
Fair will be fixed 10 coincide with
the date Of the presidents pres
ence in the state. Under an act
passed by the last congress au-
thority for extending Federal CON-
troll over the Confederate eeme-
terry was granted. The two cem-
eteries lie side by side and their
unifioation will be made the ocoa-
sion of great nsEsmony.
Henry Dorman OF Liberal is be.
J lieved to be the Oldest man Ia the
state, the Oldest Civil War pen.
sioner in the United States, and
the Oldest member Of the Baptist
church. He was born January
10, 1899, and is consequently liv.
ing in his third century, BY a
special act of congress a pension
of $50 q month was given this
agad veteran, and from his pres,
ent good health be seems likely
TO draw IL for several years. He
gets aronnd as well ss the average
man Of 40, although he is now 10
his 18th year. His interest in
current events is active, During
the recent trouble in Mexico he
kept in touch With the war news
from day to day.
H. o. Parrish, a minister OF the
Cumberland Presbyterian church
who has made his home at Noun
tain View for almost year, was
arrested at Pleasant Hill Thurs
day on a charge of bigamy. Par
rish was arrested by City Marshal
Charles Bailey, who formerly
lived in West Plsins and with his
father owned the Bailey building
on the south side OF Court square.
Deputy Sheriff W. F. Cook went
to Pleasant Hill and found Parrish
in Jail. He had been working in
a printing office at Pleasant Hill
for few days when the officers
arrested him.
Section men working near Ar
moret not far from Pleasant Hill
espied Q basket on the Missouri
Pacific tracks. An investigation
disclosed that the basket con-
tsined a baby boy abouttwo weeks
old.> He was we'll clothed and
was fast asleep when the railroad
workmen uncovered him. Wheth.
er the basket was placed on the
track or thrown from car VIM
dow no one knows, but Mrs. An.
drew Scriyener Of Armoret has
taken charge of the youngster and
at last reports he was well and
happy.
Thirty.fiys thousand sggs were
dumped into the Mississippi river
atSt. Louis Saturday Of last week.
This number, equivalent to 100
cases, was declared Saturday by
A. F. Meyer atate food and drug
inspector, 10 be unfit for con.
sumption. -he epidemic Of bad
eggs which resulted Thursday in
the suspension Of egg quotations
on the st. Louis egg, butter and
poultry exchange is without pre-
cedent dealers say. The heat
un va io hlanaod Chotna oryrro a ra
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1911-07-28

Armouth. y. g.. July fs.-The mo
cor boat Roumania, which IL trytns
10 make the trip from New Yerk TO
England. is reported lahore on the
rocks five miles from this port. Tusz
have besn cent to their assistance.
The Rsunapla cleared from New
York last Saturday. and VS. 70 hsvs
stopped 1t Haiifax before starting q
TIE dash sdtsss the Atlantic,
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1911-07-28
mALL STREET THINKS NATIONAL
CITY CONCERN WILL HANoLE
OIL AND TOBACCO.
RocKEFELLERs TO RULE
sxpssts Declare Scheme Cannot es
sieeksd BY Laws Now on Books
--Pian to NuIIify effect Of
Court Dissolution Order.

New York. July 2s.-That behind
che recent formation OF the $4,000
900 National City company. controlled
BY the National City bank, is a plan
10 nuihfy the effect of the reorgani-
Eation order Of the supreme court in
the Standard OIL and Tobacco trusts
cases. was the declaration In Wall
street The new company, according
20 the financial sharpe. is to be used
a. q holding company for shares Of
the two big convicted trasts.
The companies win be split up into
their, sktesrai parts to conform with
the delislon OF the supreme court. Il
b repcrtsd. but control OF each one OF
these may be retained indirectly by
tAs National City company and the
Hnanciers associated with T.
stocks Arc Intsriecked.
Stocks Of the National City bank
end the National City company are
snteriocked under the plan OF distri.
button Of the shares Of the new con.
eern. which 10 exclusively q National
City Bank company. An owner OF
stock in the National City company
cannot sell that stock without, at the
same time, parting with his bank
stock And the National City bank
stock is considered such gold mine
that no owner Of Il ever sells.
When the reorganization plan Of
the Standard on and American TO-
bacco companies are announced, Wall
street believes. II viii be found that
the stocks Of all the companies com.
posing the trusts will be turned back
to the owners with an interlockina
clause therein. This win prevent sell
Ing OF stock in single company. SO
that holders must sell all or none. A
holding. company will be formed TO
take over the surplus shares OF all Of
the companies. and the shares OF this
concern. It is said, will be transferred
TO the National City company as
trustee.
Shares Voted by Three Trustees.
The National City company's shares
are already being voted by three trus.
tees, two Of whom are Frank Van.
derlip and James Stillman. Hence, II
the company is made the trustee for
the holding company. these trustees
will control what are now the OIL and
the Tobacco trusts BY this plan,
persons actually outside the oil and
tobacco combination would rule the
destinies of those companies, and
there would be no trust, as q trust
now Is designated.
Rockefeller interests. to Control.
Rockefeller interests control the
National City bank and the new Ma.
tional City company. They are large
holders OF the stock Of the American
Tobacco company. They are thus In
q position to do as they please, and
II they decide that their new So.
100000 copeern shall virtually admin,
lister the affairs OF companies, capL
talized and with resources running
into the hundreds OF millions, they
win, be able to do 80. s. nr b.
Persons familiar with the suggest
cd scheme say that II cannot be
blocked BY existing laws. Even
should congress enact q law directly
aimed at this plan. II would be car
ried through all the courts and II
would be some years before q defn.
lite decision could be had. It 10 a.
serted.