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The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
PETITIONS LOVE1T

CHICAGO, Aug. %. President
Cline Of the International Brother
hood of Blacksmiths today telegraph
ed President Lovett of the Hartman
lines requesting him to give tho
Federation men a hearing, ito avert.
If possible. a national calamity"
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
TO SUE FOR DIVORCE.

NEW YORK. Aug "a Upton
Sinclair, the Socialist writer, says
that he will sue his wife for a d-
vorce as soon as he can secure a
lawyer He names Western poet
as the correspondent.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
MAY BE Welded

FAIRFIELD. Conn, Aug. 81. - Ac-
cording to reports brought ashore
here, the wedding of Colonel John
Jacob Aston and Miss Madeline Force
took place this morning on board the
Aston yacht. which is at anchor off
this place
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
cONEESSEs CRIME.

BONNEVILLE, Aug. rs. - Will
lam Lee. arrested for numbering his
father, mother and brother, admits
the crime, but says he killed his
father in self-defense after the father
had murdered the mother and his
brother
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
CLERGYMAN SUICIDES.

PENDLETON. Ore. Aug 21.-Rey-
erend John Reeves. a minister who
has been unable to secure a church.
committed suicide here today because
# his inability to properly provide
for the members If his family. who
are in dire need of assistance
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
BAD ACCIDENTS IN OREGON

ROSEBURG, Ore, Aug. 25. - The
bridge across the Umpqua river col
lapsed today. causing the death of
five people.
MARSHFlELD. Ore. 25. An
auto stage upset this morning. kill
ing Mrs r. A. Stevenson and injur-
ing six other persons
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
WILL NOT REINSTATE ALL.

LIVERPOOL, Aug % Local
railroad managers refuse to reinstate
many of the strikers who were en-
gagged in the late disturbances and
the strike leaders are now on their
way to London to demand renewal
of the strike.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
MRS. poW,E GETTING BUSY

ZION CITY, ILL.,. Aug. 25. - Mrs
Dowie. widow of John Alexander
Dowie, founder of Zion City, an.
nounces that she will establish a
colony of ZiCnists in Michigan and
she is now engaged in making the
necessary arrangements for her de-
parture.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
STRIKE THREATENED.

CHICAGO, Aug. "a. - Because of
the refusal of the Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific railroad companies
to accede to the demands of their
employees for raise in their wages
it is considered almost certain that
general strike will be called.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. "a The
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
WILL MAKE 200 SPEECHES.

WASHINGTON, Aug. p. = Presi-
dent Taft's western trip will last six
weeks. He will deliver 200 speeches
on the trip, and will make short
stops in San Francisco. Portland and
Seattle
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
c. r. & N. w. r. r.

UORDOVA, Aug. q. = Il is an
nounced by officials OF the Copper
River & Northwestern Railway com
pany here that the company will
begin at once upon the establish
ment of car shops and machine
shops here
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
DOCK STRIKE oEE.

LIVERPOOL. Aug. 81 The
lockout of the dock laborers was
called of today and the men have all
returned to work. The loading and
unloading of cargoes is in full swing
today. and the situation is greatly
relieved
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
ELECTION IN NEW MEXICO.

SANTA. FEE, N. NJ, Aug. 25.-By
proclamation of the governor today.
November has been designated as
election day for the election of state
officials. in accordance with the act
OF congress granting statehood to
the territory.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
TRENTON ADOPTS NEW METHOD

TRENTON. y. j.. Aug. %. - Five
comm Ssiuuers We're iuaugurated to-
day 10 manage the business of the
city for the next TWO years The
commission form OF government was
adopted by Trenton only after a
long fight against il by the political
bosses. Everybody is satisfied with
the quality Of men elected to initiate
III" experiment in this city.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28

on trial at Los Angeles for the dy-
namiting of the Times building.
MlSSOtLA. Mont. Aug 23-The
Montana State Federation of Labor
has pledged its support to the Nc
Namaras and will raise large
amount TO aid in their defense
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
TOOK RIDE IN AERoPLANE.

CHICAGO, Aug. 25. - Mrs. Tay-
lor, wife of the secretary to Secre-
tary MacVeagh, accompanied by her
sister, took ride in an aeroplane
here today, being the first women in
this part of the country to accom-
plish the feat
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
F. o. E. CELEBRATING.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 81 - The
annual session of the grand aerie of
the Fraternal Order OF Eagles open
ed here today and ii is estimated that
there are fully $4,000 visiting birds in
the city Preparations have been
made to entertain fully 100000 WISH
tors. and at the rate the strangers
are arriving it is thought there will
be all of that many here before the
end of the week
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
HOPE TO ADJUST DIFFICULTY

CHICAGO, Aug. 25. = Officials or
The Hartman system. which is very
nearly tied up by the striking en-
ployes. are endeavoring to arrange
conference with the men in the
hope of adjusting the question at
issue before the strike becomes gen
eral throughout the entire system.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
BLAMES WALL STREET.

NEW YORK. Aug. 23. Judge
Lovett head of the Hartman sys-
tenn, says that if anything is the mat
ter with the existing conditions of
the country. the fault lies with the
factories and Wall street.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28

SEATTLE. Aug. IS J. L. Nor
than. the Guthrie, Okla. forger who
is wanted for victimzing western
banks. three of which banks are ia
Seattle. and who bunkoed c. ID.
Hillman out of $4,000. was arrested
today.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
ALASKA AS A STEPPING STONE

WASHINGTON. Aug "a - Rum
Crs are rife of plans and counter
plans among politicians involving the
use of Alaska as material for the
coming political campaign. Leaders
of both parties and of all factions
see the opportunity that Alaska Of
fers for national controversy, and
each one is absorbed in the endeavor
to turn the opportunity to his own
advantage
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
RESIGNATION REPORTED.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. "a. - 1t is
reported here that President Diaz,
Of Nicaragua. has resigned his office
because of his hopelessness Of restor-
ing order in his republic. There is
no word as to who his successor will
be. or whether there will be an arm
ed contest over the office
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
MARCH WITH TWENTY BANDS.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug "a = To
the accompaniment OF twenty brass
bands which came here from different
parts of the state, the Eagles this af
ternOon paraded the streets of the
city and made a very favorable i'm
preston upon the spectators
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
FOR EIGHT HOUR DAY.

DENVER, Aug. % = At meeting
of the executive board of the West
ern Federation of Miners. the men,
bers went on record today for the
eight-hour working day for the men,
bers of the federation.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
HARRY SAYS HE is SANE

PlTTSBURG. Aug. %. - Replying
10 the request of his wife for her
share Of his income, Harry Thaw
has issued statement informing
the fair Evelyn that he is perfectly
sane and fully competent to taxi care
of the family funds
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
HoNoRs REQulsl1loN.

SACRAMENTO. Aug. %. - Cover
nor Johnson has hOnored the requsi-
tion of the governor of Indiana for
the return of James Hosik. the Los
Angeles detective, who is charged
with having kidnapped John McNam-
ara
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
ESTHER CLEVELAND TO WE'D.

NEW YORK, Aug 90. - Announce
ment was made today of the engage
ment of Miss Esther Cleveland.
daughter of the former president of
the United States, to Randolph West,
son of Professor West. dean of the
graduate school at Princeton.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
OINED WELL BUT NOT WISELY.

BREMERTON, Aug. % - Lieuten-
Commander Leland f. James, ex-
ecutive officer of the flagship West
Virginia. is today before a general
court martial, charged with miscon-
duct while returning from a dinner
at Vancouver.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
AWAITING DANGEROUS.

NEW YORK, Aug 26 = Aviator
Atwood today announces his retire
ment from the flying business He
says that sooner or later every avi-
atCr is sure to plunge to destruction
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
WANTS RECIPROCITY MEASURE

ST. JEROME, Aug % = In his
speech here today, Sir Wilfrid Lau-
rier. for Il years premier of Can.
ada. declared that if his government
is defeated upon the reciprocity
measure at the coming election. he
will at once forever retire from
public life
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
TOGO IN CANADA.

OTTAWA. Aug. "a. Admiral
Togo. the distinguished officer Of
the Japanese navy, arrived here to-
day from the south and was accorded
a great reception.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
SOLDIERS TO THE REscuE

BERLIN, Aug. 90 DR.. Edmund
Richter, the German engineer who
was captured by Greek bandits and
held to ransom in the sum of $780,
600, was rescued today by soldiers.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
TAcOMANS DROWNED.

LONG BEACH, Cal, Aug. 21. -
Charles Noffke, of Alaska, and Ed
ward McMullen. of Tacoma, were
drowned in the breakers here today.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
BURN hANFoRp IN EeF,GY

SEATTLE, Aug. 26. Federal
Judge Hanford was burned in efYigy
and his removal from Office demanded
at a mass meeting last night, as the
result of his injunction which ties
up the Seattle Renton suburban line
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
RoYALlsTs READY TO INVADE.

LISBON, Aug %. = There is
every reason to believe that the fire.
quently announced invasion of Portu-
gal by the royalist forces is about to
take place
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
CHOkED TO DEATH.

MANSFIELD. o., Aug "a. - Wal
ter Glover, a florist who was escort
ing Miss Hortense Shafer home last
night. was choked to death by
desperate who sought to hold him
uD,
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28

president. Sir Thomas r. Ellis. Sir
Charles Beale. vice-chancellor of the
University of Birmingham. 10 repre-
sent the railroads. and Arthur Hen
dsrson. NJ. p. and John Burnet. labor
respondent of the board of trade
to represent the striking employees.
as the arbitration board to settle the
present industrial troubles in Eng
land
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
HOP GROWER SUICIDES.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Aug "a
grower of this county, committed sui
eide today. by sending bullet into
his brain
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
FIRE CAUSED $4,000 LOSS

PORTLAND. Ore, Aug 23-Fire
today in the wholesale and retail es-
tablishment of the Rasmussen Paint
company, in the business part of
the city. completely destroyed the
building and it's contents. and caused
a financial loss in excess of $4,000.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
BOYS LOSE LIVES.

ONTARIO, Cal. Aug. "a. - Douglas
Clark, II years Of age, and Everett
Davenport, aged 9. were burned to
death early this morning in a fire
which destroyed the home OF the
Clarks.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
MORRiS-FLYNN BOUT,

TULSA, Okla, Aug. 81. Carl
Morris. the pugilist, has left for New
York to go into training for his
match with Jim Flynn, which is sche-
duled for the middle of September.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
CHEER BURNING OF NEGRO,

PURCELL, Okla. Aug. 25.-Carter.
the negro who attacked Mrs Min
ME Spraggins yesterday and set fire
TO her home. was burned to death
in the streets today. while 5000 PEG
pie Locked on and cheered.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28

CHICAGO, Aug. q. = W G. Beat
ty broke the worlds record yesterday
for duration of flight in an aeroplane.
carrying passengers. He remained in
the air hours and AZ minutes
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
BEllBOY ON TRIAL

NEW YORK, Aug. 81. - The trial
OF Paul Geidel the bellboy who con-
fessed to the murder recently at the
Waldorf-Astoria of Jackson, the mil
honaire broker. began here today.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
ANOTHER CELEBRITY COMING.

WASHINGTON. Aug 25. - Clifford
PinchCt left here last night for Seat
tie. where he will join Senator Miles
Poindexter on trip to Alaska, where
they will study existing conditions
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
MUSTN'T CRITICIZE,

HAVANA. Aug. 81. - For criti-
cising President Gomez. Jose Will
verde. editor of the newspaper, Cuba,
was today seized and placed aboard
a steamer for deportation to Spain
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28

| The 23-year- son, William, was ar
rested charged with the murder of
his father. mother and brother. whose
/ lives were insured for $4,000. Will
lam being the beneficiary.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
GoMPERs RAISING FUNDS.

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, Aug 90
President Samuel Gompers. of the
American Federation of Labor, ar
rived here today on his way to the
Northwest to solicit funds for the
defense of the McNamaras, who are
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
cRANosTANp collApsEs,

ELGIN. ILL.,. Aug Is. During the
National Trophy auto race here to-
day. the grandstand collapsed, bury
ing 500 people in the ruins. Many
of them were seriously injured.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
KING GEORGE APPREcIATlVE.

LONDON. Aug %. - King George
today telegraphed Premier Asquith
and Lloyd George. congratulating
them upon their settlement of the
great strike
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
FIRE IN MINE.

ELY, New. Aug "a. Through a
fire in the shaft of the Giroux mine
today, four are dead and four dan
gerously burned while two other
miners are missing.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
OFF TO M'NEIL,s ISLAND

SEATTLE, Aug. %. Parker.
convicted of connection with the
United Wireless telegraph frauds,
will be taken to McNeil's Island peni-
Tertiary Friday. there to serve his
term.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
MUST RESPECT GOVERNMENT,

HAVANA. Aug "a. = The official
announcement has been issued that
all foreigners in Cuba who insult the
government through means of the
press in Cuba will be expelled from
the island.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
LOS ANGELES GETS HOT.

LOS ANGELES. Aug. 23. The
temperature has been rising stead
lily here during the past day and the
heat this afternoon was almost UNI
bearable
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
THAT'S GOING SOME

PARIS, Aug. 26. - Jaggerschmidt
arrived here from his trip around
the world, having beaten his 4O-day
schedule by FIVE hours.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
WILL ELECT TRIM6lE.

ROCHESTER,. Aug. 25. 1t is
virtually settled that Judge Harvey
NJ. Trimble, OF Illinois, will be elect
ed Commander of the Grand Army
of the Republic.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
WILL MEET IN SEATTLE.

DULUTH. Aug "a. - The National
Pure Food association which is hold.
ing its annual gathering in this city
has decided upon Seattle as the next
meeting place
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
ADVANCING NOR1AWARO,

CORDOVA. Aug "a. - Secretary
Fisher. Governor Clark and the rest
of the party of the secretary of the
interior are due arrive here at 3
O'Clock tomorrow morning. They are
expected to leave katalla tonight.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
SAILOR MON

NEW YORK, Aug. %. Sailor
Burke, in a 1O-round go last night
easily outfought Billy Papke, the
middleweight champion of America
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
PASSES AWAY IN SEATTLE.

SEATTLE, Aug % Walter
Cakes. son of the late president of
the Northern Pacific railway, il dead
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
IN COMMISSION SOON.

WASHINGTON, Aug. "a. The
dreadnaughts Florida and Utah will
be placed in commission by the mid
die of September.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
FIGHTING FIERCE FIRES.

PORTLAND. Ore. Aug. 26 Sew
en- hundred men are out fighting the
terrible forest fires which are rag
ing in five different regions about
- miles to the south OF this city.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
SON SUSPECTED OF MURDER

EVANSVILLE. Ind. Aug. 25.-Sam-
uel Lee. his wife and 16-year-old
son we're discovered dead at their
home in bonneville this morning.
their heads cut open with an axe.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
FREEZE 10 DEATH.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Aug. %
W. A Skinner and wife, of Dallas
Texas, we've frozen to death last night
near the summit of Pixies Peak.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28

disaffection among the railroad men
of the country has extended to the
Hartman lines. and today nearly all
of the shops of the country are
closed
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
EAT GOES UP.

SEATTLE. Aug % - There is an
upward tendency in meat prices, the
best beef being quoted at 1S1a cents.
Wholesale
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
GATES LAID TO REST,

NEW YORK, Aug. 23. Two
thousand people attended the funeral
of John w. Gates here today The in
terment took place at Woodlawn
cemetery
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
REV. G. N. IRWIN DEAD.

SEATTLE. Aug. Is. - Rev G. NJ.
Irwin, former commissioner of edu-
cation in Alaska. where he is known
to the residents of the southeastern
coast. died today after a short i'll
ness.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
KILLED BY AN AUTO.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. % -
Ruth. aged is. the daughter of Mrs
Emily Sturtevant of Seattle. was this
morning run over by an automobile
and killed at Oakland
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
FROST OUTSIDE,

ST. PAUL. Aug. %. - Heavy frOsts
last night caused considerable dam
age 10 unhaTyosted crops.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28

principal officers Of the Atlantic Fruit
company aboard is a wreck on the
coast of Nicaragua
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
"RAr" NELSON AND POWELL

CHICAGO. Aug. "a. Battling
Nelson has been matched for a fight
with Lew Powell. the contest to be
held at Sacramento, Cal. on the 9th
of September
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
GOV. HARMON TO VISIT COAST

SEATTLE. Aug %. = Governor
Harmon of Ohio telegraphs friends
here that he will pay visit to
Seattle during September.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
PARLIAMENT ADJoURNs.

LONDON. Aug. % - Parliament
was prorogued today until October
"a.
Before adjournment Premier AS
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
ADJOURNED TUESDAY

WASHINGTON. Aug. %. - Con
sress adjourned at 3 o'clock this af
ternOon
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
PORTLAND AUToIsrs KILLED,

PORTLAND. Ore. Aug. "a. = John
Young and H. A. Cummings were
killed this morning while speeding an
auto. which plunged over an embank
ment
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28

Fred Martin left during tho week
for Ruby City. to look over the
ground with the idea Of opening q
saloon there.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
"CRIMlNAL NATURE"

job printing of all kinds at Citizen
office. Not too cheap to be good.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28
NEW AERoPLANE GUN SUCCESS
FORGER CAUGHT,

pronounce the one-pound aeroplan,
gun a success.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-28

STEAMSHIP ALICE WRECKED.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug. 26. -
The British steamship Alice, with the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-13

PERSONALS.


Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. King of Cor
sicana were here yesterday.
w. w. Walker of Cleburne was
registered at the Rogers hotel today
Damon Latimer and r. r. Camp
bell OF Ennis were in the city yester-
day.
Mrs. r. L. Schmitt and daughter,
Miss Eva, have returned from Lock
hart
A. w. Carothers is mixing with
the Woodmen at Mineral Wells this
week.
Mrs. A. w. Wilson returned Sat
urday from weeks visit with rela-
tives at Ennis.
Judge J. E. Lancaster of Plain
view passed through the city en-
route to Ennis
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. p Griffin of
Dallas visited Mr. and Mrs, f. II.
Griffin YESTERDAY
Mrs. Clara Abbott of Dallas, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. G.
D. Longserre. returned home this
! morning
We O. -CurrfeS Is attending am 81
| ing of the head cemp~of N.@G. w. at
Mineral Wells CHS week II REPRE-
! sents Elm Camp No. AS. of this city
/ Mrs Blanche Rucker and daugh-
! ters Mrs. w G Haag and Mrs. f..
/ NJ Grazier, of Temple are visiting
/ their daughter and sister, Mrs. Wal
| ter Lamberth
/ Mrs Jenkins of Hubbard city,
who has been visiting her daughter,
! Mrs Charlie Ray, returned home
| this morning She was accompani-
/ ed by Mrs RCy.
Mrs. E. f Phillips net her son,
f. W fl. Hanson, of Victoria. this
morning and accompanied him to
| Fort Worth, where they will be the
guests of their daughter and sister.
| Mrs Malone
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-13
CLAY PRODUCTS OF TEXAS.
Attracting Attention of Manufac
~ turers of the North

San Antonio, Texas, March IA
Clay products of Texas are attract
ing attention of pottery and china
manufacturers of the north 1t is
maintained by those who have work
ed. bis clay that it is the best in the
world from which to manufacture
the finest makes of chinaware, 1t
has stood the heat test that is essen
tial TO hand painted CLAWS and given
most perfect satisfaction. When it is
known that few clays in other pats
of the world from which the most
delicate china is manufactured will
stand the test of artistic decoration
some notion of the value of IN Tex
as clay can be gotten. Those VINO
have had long experience in the laan-
Ufa"ture of Haviland ware maintain
that the crude material from nan
ben OF points in Texas give iUrt as
sal isfactory results in the working
and as high grade finished prod uet
as the famous clays of France. w, b.
| Phillips, head of the state depart
ment of geology has in his gone a
set of chinaware That Is as fins In
every particular as any that has even
I been made in the famous Hayiland
I plants. This china was manufactured
from Texas clay aud decorated with
scenes and incidents in the history
OF this state from the advent of the
Spanish priesthood down to today
Large beds of this clay deposit are
found both west and south OF this
city-all told there are several
| square miles of it.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-13
Pays Fine in Pistol Case.

G. A. Ratterree, who shot and
killed Charley Boggs at Ennis last
fan, entered pleR of guilty in the
county court Monday morning to a
charge of carrying a pistol. He was
fined 800 by Judge Lumpkins. Rat
terree was indicted by the grand jury
for murder in the first degree in
connection with the death of Boggs
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-13
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Easter Market.

The Daughters of the Confedera
cy are planning for an Easter mar
ket, on Saturday before Easter Sun
day Home made bread, cakes sal
ads, candy and Easter eggs Will be
IN sale The Daughters must have
outside help, and are asking for the
cooperation of all who sympathize
ia the work of raising funds for the
erection of the Confederate monu-
meut
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-13
AUSTIN IS DESERTED ne
! BY LEGISLATIVE HOSTS
ONLY TWENTY DELAYED DEERE
LICTS ARE NOW II CAP
= ITAL CITGN -
Governor Eolqu4t Puts His Fist to
Number of Legislative Enact
ments-No Special Ses-
sion Talk.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
J Austir-LTexas, March l3.-Only
gbout twenty members of the legis-
4ture are in town today and prac-
hcally all of these will be gone by
tonight
! Governor Colquitt today signed
tf1e following legislative enactments:
Senator McNealus' child labor bin;
the Corsicana charter pure food bill;
the bin creating Willacy county, c
bill to prevent hunting on another s
land. bill extending the time in
which corporations can pay franchise
taxes; bill removing the disabili
ties of married women; bill pro
vHing for the sale Of Harbor Islant
10 the United States government.
Nothing has been given out by the
governor as to the calling ofsa sPe
cial session of the legislature.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-13
Half OF Fine RENTED.

j. NJ. Taylor, who was fined $l0a
and sen fenced to three days in jail
Friday foT failure to talk before. the
grand jury, Mas one of the first esitF
Moses to testify Monday morning
when that body convened. Half OF
his fine was RENTED and the ball
ance on the fail sentence set aside
hv the court
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-13
House DESTROYED by Fire.

A residence on one of the Moffett
farms near Ray was destroyed by
fire Saturday afternoon about 2
o o'clock The house was occupied by
j. d, Beasley, who lost all of his
household effects. . Mr. Beasley was
in town when the house burned. lie
carried no insurance. The RopSf vas
valued at about $500 or $4,000 and
was not insured.