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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
Drinks at a Parsons Party.

Nashville, Indiana-The Rev. David
Graham, leader of the Oral. amites,"
a religious sect with peculiar doc.
%trines, was placed in the historic log
cabin Jail here following a raid on
his ice cream supper at which beer
and whisky were sold. Sheriff Calvin
found three cases of beer and five
gallons OF whisky at the minister's
home.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
Not In Circulation There.

An error of a new clerk in the mall.
ing department Of an eastern publish
err was responsible, the other day, for
the mailing Of a prospectus to a
~world-famous statesman. who had been
dead for some years. The letter waS
returned a few days later with the
following Endorsement: I'm Heaven,
-. 1911. Gentlemen: AS your
publications are not permitted to cir
culate here, l believe it would he USE
less for me to subscribe for them.
Yours respectfully" and here fol-
lowed the name of the famous states
man.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
To Vote on Roads.

The Galloway county court called a
special election to be held in a dis.
trict near Fulton to vote on the
proposition of forming a special road
district which includes the village Of
Mllersburg, which was just incor-
porated by the court after being with.
out a municipal government for 50
years.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12

At the Shubert during the week bs.
ginning Sunday, october Is, William
Hodge and the original company in
THE Man From Home" will be the
attraction. The play is by Booth
Harrington and Harry Leon Wilson
and has had successful runs in New
York, Chicago and Boston.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
St. Louis Firm Buys Road Bonds.

G. II. Walker & Co. Of st. Louis were
the successful bidders for a bond Is
sue of 100000 made by the Columbia
Special Road district. which will build
10 miles Of rock roads converging At
Columbia. A portion Of the Missouri
state highway IL included in the road
to be built.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
Killed an Eagle.

A black eagle, measuring six feet
seven inches from tip to tip, was
killed near Lexington by Abe l..
Bretz, a baker. A number of pigs
and chickens have been missed by
the neighbors. He will have his
trophy mounted and give it to some
Eagle lodge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
To Law over a Poker Game.

C~offeyville, Kansas.-After hearing
ing the testimony of witnesses in the
cases of C. b. Chalfant against Char
les Fulton to 1925 on checks
cashed in a poker game. Judge A. r.
Lamb of the Coffeyville city court
issued warrants for the arrest of all
parties concerned, charging violation
of the state gambling law.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
Lone Bandit Convicted.

William La Trasse vas found guilty
Of holding up a Missouri Pacific train
between Leavenworth and Kansas
City Christmas night last. He will
receive an indeterminate sentence OF
from 10 to 81 years in the peniten.
tiary.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
Hunting Rights Leased.

Hunting rights for 80 years on .
Vernon county tract Of 500 acres have
been secured by 10 Carthage nimrods.
1t is perhaps the best tract in Mis-
souri, for duck shooting. besides other
game. 1t is one mile east OF Horton.
A small portion was purchased and
the remainder leased.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
Missourlan's Body Found.

While the funeral of his daughter
was being conducted at the family
home near Savannah, two neighbors
found the body of George Mcmillan
in a ravine near the home. Mcmillan
and his daughter were overtaken by
a heavy rain near. st. Joseph and
drowned.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
Raised Prices in Unison.

Members of the Southern Lumber
Manufacturers association advanced
their prices when they received new
price lists from their secretary was
the testimony given at the hearing Of
the custer suit against the alleged
lumber trust in st. Louis.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
In Lime for state Highway.

The county court called . special
road district election In Jonesburg
district for October 81, which will
complete the organization Of all the
territory IN the county trsversed BY
the central state highway following
h Beope.LJeE road.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
r,,,d Asroplane for Topeka.

Topeka, Kansasz-The third man to
make an aeroplan In Topeka 10 o. A.
Kimball He IL making q monoplans
In the barn II bis home and expects
70 ~ reidy n ~ vjthjs SiJ wssks.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
Washed Away Two Towns.

Durango, Colorado.-Southwestern
Colorado and northern New Mexico
are suffering from heavy storms and
severe foods. Two towns have been
washed away and several lives lost. ,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
MISSOURI STATE NEWS
Kansas City Theaters.

In order to accommodate the public,
the management Of the Grand has ar
ranged to retain Chauncy Olcott in
his greatest play, "Macushla," for one
more week, beginning Sunday, Octo-
Der Is.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12
Eoroi0n Affairs.

Rear Admiral Aubrey OF Italy, will
place warships so that he can cap
ture without destroying the whole
Turkish fleet II 1t emerges from its
hiding places.
Another uprising has been started
in Sonora, Mexico, against the Chi
nese and an attemp is being made to
tax them out Of the country.
The Italian flag now floats over
Sultania fort at Tripoli, which is oc-
cupied by landing parties.
Threatened war in the Balkans,
which is menacing the tranquility of
Europe, has aroused active war prepa.
rations in southern Russia.
Gen. Madero received a practically
unanimous vote for the presidency OF
Mexico. Few Of Gen. Reyes partisans
voted, because OF their leaders with.
drawal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12

Be sure your sorrow is not giving
you its best. unless it makes you a
more thoughtful person than you have
ever been before.--Phillips Brooks.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
D|Az RESIGNATION
IS COST Of PEACE
PUBLIC MUST BE ASSURED OF
THIS BEFORE PEACE
CAN COME.
msurrectoS Warn General Mad6ro
That They viii Accept No Com
promise To This Demand
at This Time.
Associated Press Special.

Ell Paso, Texas, May News is
anxiously awaited here today from
Mexico City as to whether or not
President Diaz will accept the pro-
posal of General Madero yesterday
to make public the private assurance
that he would resign the presiden-
cy. 81
Meanwhile peace negotiations are
at a standstill 1t is stated that the
commissioners feel confident that all
other terms can be satisfactorily ar
ranged in forty-eight hours provided
President Diaz says he viii resign
In the mean time kilograms are
pouring into Gen. Madero's head
quarters from other insurrectos
warning him that they will continue
fighting if he consents to any ar
rangement by which Diaz may con
tinue in office
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
AUTO TURNS TURTLE
YOUNG MAN KILLED


Wichita Falls, Texas, May o.
Ashley Hamlin, son of Rev r. r.
Hamlin, was killed Sam Sproule
sustained fracture of three ribs, and
Miss Ola May Hamlin and Miss Myr-
tie Henderson were severely injured
in an automobile accident five miles
from here last night The accident
was due to the bursting of an auto
mobile tire, which caused the ma
chine to turn turtle.
Young Hamlin, who was mem
Der of the 1911 high school gradu-
ating class, sustained fracture OF
the skull and died without having re
gained consciousness Sproule, who
owned the car, has three ribs frac-
tured and physicians fear that he
may be internally injured.
Miss Hamlin and Miss Henderson
sustained severe cuts and bruises,
although fheir injuries are not es-
pecially dangerous.
Rev. Mr.. Hamlin removed to WI
chita Falls from Fort Worth two
years ago where for three years he
was pastor of the First Christian
church.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
ALPINE, TEXAS,
HAS BAD FIRE
Ten Of Biggest Business Houses
Completely Destroyed by
the Fire Demon.
ESTIMATED LOSS $4,000
Flames Started in Jewelry Store and
Swept Entire Block Of Bust
ness Structures-Mar-
ia Sends Help.


Associated Press Special
+. Alpine, Texas, May 5.-Ten of the
biggest business houses in Alpine
were completely destroyed by fire
early this morning. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000, with insurance
amounting to $4,000.
Dynamite was resorted to for the
purpose of checking the spread of
the flames when it was found that
the chemical engine, which has not
been recharged for two years, was
out of order Two chemical engines
were rushed here from Maria and
after their arrival the flames were
soon subdued. che entire block from
the Holland hotel eastward was
burned. This block was also destroy
ed by fire in 1907.
The fire today started in a jewel
ry store in the Lackey building and
inside of an hour its work of destruc-
ton was complete. The flames had
reached the wall of the First Ma
tional bank when they were checked.
The heaviest losers were as fol-
lows:
H. l.. Lackey, $4,000; j. R. Hol-
land, SIS ,000; w. j. Mcintyre, So
600.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05

| BY far the best bin that has beer
| offered the public at the Majestic
may be seen there now. Each act is a
top notcher Sascha, the Gypsy yio-
lnist is an artist in handling that
musical instrument. He was forced
to respond to an encore last night.
The Vades have a novelty act that is
filled with sensational features.
number of features are given that
were never seen here before. Miss
Ruby Ross, the illustrated song
singer, now plays the piano accom-
paniment and is giving entire salts
faction
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
C|NCO De MAYO
MEX|CO'S BIC DAY
This Notable Anniversary Dawn
ed Peacefully Despite Many
Alarming Rumors.
PEOPLE SHOW OPTIMISM
While the Seriousness Of the Siiua-
ton Is Not Misunderstood il
Is Evident the People
Look for Peace.
Associated Press SPECIAL.

Associated Press SPECIAL.
Mexico City, May 5.-The long
awaited fifth of May, "Cinco de
Mayo, a notable anniversary in the
history of Mexico, dawned peaceful
~ here today, despite reports of ru-
mors all week that this day had been
selected by the insurrectos for
general uprising
The war department states that
there are $500 troops In this city
and in addition to the soldiers 2 700
policemen areon duty, The authori
ties do not expect that an attack will (
be made on the city The citizens are
treasured by statements from the al
thorities that only a few thousand
rebels are within a days ride of the
capital 81
While neither the officials nor the
citizens underestimate the serious
ness of the situation the people are
showing a greater degree of opti-
mism today than has been displayed
for some time.
Minister de Barra appears to be
very much encouraged over the out
look and is quite confident that q
satisfactory agreement will be reach
4 ed in the peace negotiations now in
progress at Juarez. The government
leaders say if peace terms are agreed
u. on they Will then have little diff
Guilty in disposing OF smaller rebe
! bands.
Today-May ), or "Cinco d
Mayo" as the day is called in Mex
co.'s an important date in the al
nails OF the southern republic, mark
ing the forty-ninth anniversary o.
the victory OF tn Mexican forces I'M
| der Juarez over the French troops
! at PuebIa. during what is known as
the intervention period in Mexican
history Six thousand French SOL
diers under Gen. Lorenez were CIV
en- a crushing defeat by the DEFEND
ers of the city of Puebla, which they
we're attempting to capture While
this battle was not directly a decis-
i've one in the conflict then ensuing
it served to put new life into the
Mexican forces and gave them the
courage which later resulted IN the
overthrow of the French regime ana
the death of Macmillan.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
Child Commits Suicide.

Nicholasville, KY. May g. Repri-
manded by her mother because she
had broken a plate. Halle Brakeman
1O-year-old daughter of Mrs Il ".
Brakeman, committed suicide by
shooting herself in the breast VITA
her fathers pistol
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
YNAMITE SUSPECTS
FORMALLY INDICTED.
Mcnamara Brothers and NCMaaiigal
VIII BE Arraigned Friday.

Associated Press Speciai,
Los Angeles Cal, May 5.-Twen-
ty-one new indictments, according TO
reliable authority we're voted late
yesterday by the grand jury against
the accused dynamite conspirators'
]. B. and j. J Mcnamara and Ortie
f. McNanigal.
Nineteen of the indictments, it is
understood, are against the McNam-
aras alone, and charge them WITH
murder in connection with the blow
ing up Of the Los Angeles Times
building and the death of twenty-one
men. The other two are said to be
against McManigal as pnncipal and
the Mcnamara brothers as occom-
plices in the Llewellyn iron works
explosion, in which no one was kill
ed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
WORK BEGINS At WACO
ON BIC FACTORY PLAN
SEVEN SQUARE BLOCKS ARE
COVERED BY THIS LATEST
ENTERPRISE.
Completed Plant of the Waco Sash
and Door Company VIII Cost
Four Hundred Thousand
Dollars.


Associated Press Special
Waco Texas, May Ground
was broken here this morning for
the erection of the factory of the
Waco Sash and Door company. the
entire plant will cover seven square
blocks. The buildings alone will oc-
.cupy three blocks. The plant has
been located in the western part Of
the citS and will cost about $4eo,-
OO0
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
THE GOVERNMENTS APPEAL
IN COTTON CORNER CASE
Whether a Corner Constitutes II Con-
spifacy Is New Question
for Decision.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Washington, May 5.-The gov
ernments appeal in the cotton cor
ner cases against Patten, Scales,
Hayne and Brown was docketed in
the United States supreme court to-
day The appeal brings up new
| question for decision namely :,
/ Whether a corner constitutes a con-
| spiracy in restraint OF trade monop
oily of interstate commerce or VIC
lation of the Sherman anti-trus
law.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
TEXAS DEBATERS WIN.
orators From Missouri Lose in Con-
test at Austin.

Austin, Texas, May 5.-ln the de-
bate .ast night held between the
Texas Ind Missouri debating teams,
Texas won, having had the affirma-
tive side of the opposition of free
raw Material for the southern states,
This was the regular annual collegi-
ate debate between the two institu-
tions The debaters for Texas were
Hugh Potter and Luther Hoffman
and for Missouri Oliver and Itch
field.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
Examining Board Meets.

The county examining board met
in the district court room this morn
ing. Twenty applicants for teachers
certificates to teach school in the
county are taking the examination.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
Texas Railroad Extension

Associated Press Special
Graham, Texas, May 5.-Thc Wi
chita Falls and Southern railroad
will be extended from here to New
castle. Work is to be commenced
right away and the extension is to
be completed in ninety days. Con-
tracts for the new line We're signed
last night.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
ed Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
New York, May LADY Decies,
formerly Miss Vivian Gould, who
was recently welded is reported Ill
with appendicitis in London. An OPP
Grafton may be necessary.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
.RECALC|TRANT PUPIL
sTABS HIS TEACHER
TROUBLE IL RESULT OF AN EN-
ERCISE OF AUTHORITY
AT SCHOOL.
Professor Stabbed Twice But IL IL
Not Believed That His Wounds
Are Serious-Ass:siant
out on BoGd.


ApSUVIdNFU 7 V98 DP'7''-
Marshall Texas, March 5.--Prof
Harrell principal Of the East Side
public school, was stabbed in the
neck and abdomen last night as the
result of a dispute over the suspeh-
sion of Ike Williamson from the
school. 1t is not believed that Harrell
is seriously injured Williamson sufT
rendered to the officers and was re-
leased under bond in the sum OF
$500
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
No QUARTER SLOGAN
WILL NOT StitRENDER.
Fugitive Lawmakers VIII Not Enter
tain Suggestion OF Compromise.

Associated Press Special.
Birmingham Ala, May 5.--That
no proposition of a compromise be
tween the regulars and fusionists OF
the Tennessee legislature has been
received here or would be considered
was the statement made yesterday
bv Speaker" Johnsonius OF the
Alabama wing" of the Tennessee
legislature the members OF when
came here to break a quorum at
Nashville. Tire tentative plans OF the
fusiouists are to leave for theiI
homes next Wednesday.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
NIGHT RIDER TRIAL.
One of Their Victims Is Given YER
diet for Damages

Associated Press Special.
greensboro, Ky, May 81. F
Vanhoosier of Clarksburg, Tenn.
was awarded $500 damages yester
day against A. A. Robinson and nine
teen other alleged night riders by IA
Jury in the federal court.
Vanhoosier sued for $4,000 on
the ground that he had been forced
to leave the state by night riders
when he refused to attend their
meetings.
He testified he was forced to take
the night rider oath after a moose
had been put about his neck.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05
WASA\NS1ON Us ANXIOUS
FOR SAFETY Of AMERICANS
Conditions In MexicO Are Causing
Increased 4nNfety in fhe
Capitol CITY.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Washington, May Increasing
anxiety is felt here for the safety OF
Americans in Mexico, particularly
near Acapulco. 1t is reported that
the United States naval forces have
been ordered to Acapulco.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05

Associated Press Special
Washington May 3 Officials
privately admit that the withdrawal
of American naval vessels from Mex
lean waters was a mistke
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05

Mrs. T. w Bounds and children
of Workman are visiting Mrs. j. e
simmons.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05

We have large and complete line
of kitchen cabinets from $1,000 up
to finest nickel zinc sliding top at
$22.50 r. E. Moore Furniture Co,
the trading store. u
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-05

Warm summer days to come, why
not buy Crows slippers? 26
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
 HANDSOME EVENT GIVEN AT TROY
Federation Officers Entertained By Nineteenth Century Club at
 Mrs. Brantley's

Troy, December 6.-(Special )-Seldom, if ever, have the ladies of Troy enjoyed more brilliant reception than was ten dered them on Thursday afternoon by the Nineteenth Century club of this city. This reception was held at the home of Mrs. J T. Brantley, president of the Nineteenth Century club, and was marked by briliance, balanced with extreme nicety and uniqueness throughout.
 This reception was held in honor of Mrs Charles Henderson of this city, who is an active member of the Nineteenth Century club, and who was recently elect ed president of the Federation of Wom- en's clubs of Alabama. It was the pur- pose of the club to signally honor Mrs. Henderson by showing their appreciation of having in their midst her charm ing personality and to assure her that they would incorporate her interests as president of the Federation of Women S Clubs. The new president Is one of the most charming ladies in this section of the state, and has host of friends throughout southeast Alabama.
 Mrs W. C. Fritter of Dothan was also a guest of honor. She, too, was recently elected first vice president of the Fed eration of Womens' clubs Mrs. Charles Black of Troy was another guest of honor and is corresponding secretary of the federation The officers have been busy naming committees for the different departments of work and these will be announced in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
DELIGHTFUL SOCIAL
 EVENT AT JASPER
Beautiful Course Dinner Given at the Hogue Hotel By Mesdames
 Long and Lacy

Jasper. December 16.-(Special) )-The crowning event in socialdom and one or the most enjoyable occasions in the an- nals of entertainment was evidenced last Friday afternoon between the hours of and o'clock at the Hpgue hotel. when Mesdames r. M. Long and F. R. Lacy entertained the Jasper ladies whose names embellished the membership list of the Needleworlk club, one of the most pop ular organizations of the city. The at- fair was an eight course dinner, and prob ably surpassed in quality, quantity and appearance any feast ever set before a gathering in Jasper.
 The guests assembled at o'clock in the Hogue parlors, where the meeting was called to order and the business trans acted. immediately followed by pleasant conversade in which all members joyfully participated.
 Al o'clock the guests were ushered into the spacious Hogue dining room par lors. gorgeous in their wealth of flowers and evergreens, which were artistically arranged about the walls covering every available space. The Hogue silver ser vice and the glittering cut glass, with the snow NililS llllch, iiNeiiiOu SFoh 'iio pN"S''J of the decorated walls On a table on the center of the room was a rare piece Of Mexican drawnwork, made to seem more beautiful by the cut glass vase holding as captive an immense bouquet of carna- tions. In the center of each of the five tables that the dinner was served from stood a miniature Christmas tree of holly, the candles which illuminated it disclos- ing the presence of the vermillion hued berries which add so much to the ap- pearance of the Christmas evergreen
 The place cards were handsome hand nainted designs, quite unique in their oddity, deep colored pink carnations being drawn through and held by a bow of pink ribbon.
 Mesdames Long and Lacy looked their prettiest in their beautiful gowns styled after the latest models. Mrs. Lacy's dress was of pink cloth, trimmed tasty, she
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
NO TRACE FOUND
 OF H. B. MANSFIELD
An Ozark Man Suddenly Disappears Leaving Many Alleged Debts
 Unpaid-Town Stirred

Ozark, December 16.-(Special.) .)-Ozark is agog over the mysterious disappear ance of H. B. Mansfield, a man promi- nently identified with the business affairs of the city for the past several years
 At the time of his going away last Monday morning he was lessee of the Ozark Tribune, and had been represent ing several insurance companies for some years.
 Last spring he was arrested on a charge of embedding $500 from the insurance people and was released on bond of $6O0 !. w Pippn, H. O. Bowling, w. L. Ca sey, Barlow Garner and B. l.. Andrews are his bondsmen.
 Besides this it is alleged that he jumped board bill due J. s. Grace of $S5; rents to J. w. Pippln; furniture bill with D. G. Bowling & Son of $S5 and various other amounts. Two attachments were placed on his personal effects here today, all of which he left in his room.
 H. B. Mansfield is abouts45 years of age. unmarried. thin visaged, light eyes, clean shaven, sallow complexion and has very prominent thin nose.