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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

The libraries of ancient Rome were
immense and splendid, Lucnllus,
whose name is associated with table
Injuries, expended much of his wealth
on books, His library. says Plutarch.
had walks. galleries and cabinets
open to all visitors" julius Caesar
proposed to open this library definitely
to the public.
How were these vast Libraries, in
addition to the book shops. filed:
With his trained staff OF readers and
transcribers, publisher could turn
out an edition of any work at very
cheap rates, and almost at moment S
notice. There was no initial expense
of typesetting before single copy
could be produced, no ruinous extras
In the shape of printers corrections.
The manuscript came from the au-
thor; the publisher handed it over to
his slaves, and if book of modest
dimensions. the complete edition could
be ready, if necessary, within twenty
four hours. Actually, then, books
were produced and sold more easily
and quickly In ancient Rome than they
are in modern London.-T, P.'s London
Weekly.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

Looking to the future for relief
has become almost a fixed habit with
the citizens of WaXahachie, but there
are some present indications that
may pan out something worth while.
The promise of a gas plant, with the
purchase of lot on which to erect
the factory already a recorded fact
causes us to hope for early relief
along certain lines, and the prospec-
tive building of an interurban power
house within the reach of Waxaha-
chic power users promises further
needed relief along the same line.
These two reliefs will equal the lift
ing of a great chunk of distress And
vet there are some people who really
act as though they do not want this
distress lifted There's a reason. too
and one not hard to guess, but we are
going to save that for future refer
puce
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
RED RIVER TO GULF
PLAN PLEASES MANY


Assistant County Engineer Gaze Is
receiving letters daily from members
Of commissioners courts and others
interested in reference 70 the propos-
IL macadam road from Rec River 10
Ca weston. The idea has me. with
universal approval and letters have
aeer received from counties NOT IN
tle road as proposed wanting chan
aes made so as o include the county
in he plans.
In addition to the rold as propos-
ed. many letters have been received
from people in the southern part of
the state who want to build branch
roads connecting with the main one.
From san Antonio to Corpus Christi
is one of the branches which many
are urging, and also from Houston
to Beaumont.
Nearly every county along the line
OF the road as originally proposed
| ras been heard from, and without an
| exception an heartily favor the pian
ard tender all assistance possible
More than oue-third of the road, il
has been learned is already camadm-
| lied and every county has good bid
srs, they state, so with tine assist
arce proffered, it is likely thai WORK
on the road will begin as soon as the
! Ilag has been agreed upon Dallas
| \ rWs.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

country. In twentyfour years they
had increased to $4,000 In 1890
there were 10000, in 1912, 5000.
in 1925 23S,000. in 1910 $4,000
and in 1858 1858, Go. Today thera
are in the south alone, 5,301,166.
In 1914 the Baptists of the United
States gave for missions S134, 112,
and had only GA missionaries en-
ployed Last year they gave $S65,5S5
for missions, and there were eight
hundred missionaries on the foreign
field In 1853 Southern Baptists.
raised S21, 900 for foreign missions
and $4,000 for home missions
There were two foreign mission sta
tons one in Africa, and one in Chi
ma In these two fields nineteen mis-
sionaries were at work. The Home
Mission Board reported seventy-sev-
en- missionaries at work, and 642
baptisms in the same period Last
year $460,797 was raised for for
eign missions in the territory of the
southern Baptist convention ana
there were 231 missionaries on th-'
foreign field. The Home Board re-
ported last year $3.50, 436 with 1866
missionaries at work and 5000
| baptisms
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

T. S. Bacon, / Bast St, Bath, Me,
sends out this warning to railroad
ers LAS conductor on the railroad
my work caused chronic inflamma-
ton of the kidneys, and | was mis-
cradle and all played out. A friend
advised Foley Kidney Pills and from
the day | commenced taking them, |
began 10 regain my strength. The in
Illumination cleared and | am far bet
ter than | have been for twenty
years. The weakness and dizzy spells
are a thing of the past and | highly
recommend Foley's Kidney Pills. "
Fearis Drug Store. d&W
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

Now that the sage of the George
town Commercial has properly aired
the pusilanimity of the Underwood
effort towards tariff reform it is in
perfect order for such eminent au-
thorities in the democratic party as
Woodrow Wilson. Champ Clark. VIII
liam Jennings Bryan and a host Of
others that might be named, to &C
cept the dictum of this apostle OF Al
drichism and go way back anG SIT
down. In the light of such argument
as is advanced by this greatly eXper-
fenced reformer OF the Commerclal
there can be no further excuse for
contemplate democratic opposl-
ton" to the theories of a damphule
protection democrat
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
The Music Club.

Lesson for the Music Club meet
ing for May 18th:
Roll call current events from the
latest musical magazines.
/. Name all the American COM
posers of revolutionary time. b.
What music did the colonists have
during this period?
2. a. Name five noted American
song writer's. b. Name America 8
great orchestras and tell in what
city they are located
.. Who composed the following
songs, Battle Cry of Freedom; "
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp March
ing Thro' Georgia. Dixie" John
Browns Body" and Say. Darkies
Hab You Seen my NASSAU"
T. a. Mason & the Handel & Hay
dn Society. b. Theodore Thomas. C.
Edward Mcdowell d John X.
Paine
Public is cordially invited to at
tend the meeting. Program begin
ming at p. m.
Program.
The Ginger Bread Man, GaynOr.
Tiny Fish I'd Like to Be, Gaynor.
Miss Scott.
Rain of Flowers, Fearis. How,s
My Boy Homer, Mr.. UT.
To a Wild Rose, Mcdowell, In
dian Lodge, Mcdowell Mrs. Crow.
In Thy Dreams, Buck. Miss Lees.
A Farewell Song Paine Miss
White.
Selected, Coleride-Taylor Mrs.
Aubrey.
Allah, Chad wick, Miss Glasgow.
Aases Death, Grieg. Pierriott,
Chaminade, Mrs. Grow, Miss Patrick,
Selected Foote
MRS. PAUL r. UT, Teacher.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
Dickens Literary Gains.

The papers have often printed q
great deal of pure nonsense on the
subject of Dickens literary gains
Dickens is stated to have died leav.
ing earnings that often accrue to a
respectable solicitor" This is rub
Dish Dickens left 100000 in round
figures, and this did not include n con
siderable sum Of money that he had
settled some years before his death
His readings 1S5S-69) had brought in
about f36, ZOO. II is forgotten that
Dickens began life without one penny
aud that every farthing he spent or
gave away or left was earned by him
self. only excepting $1,000 which WAS
bequeathcd to him by friend about
two years before his own death. Dick
ems lived literally tsome people said
extravagantly) for about thirty four
years. he brought up and started in
life large and very expensive family.
and he gave away great deal of
money to needy relatives. London
Truth
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
Tho "IIiad" Not Myth.

The fall of Troy after a ten year
siege by the Grecian princes about 1lS4
B. G. has long been considered as a
rather mythical foundation for Homer s
immortal epic, the "Ifad." But in 1876
the excavations of Schliemann on the
reputed site of Troy brought to light
under the ashes of two superintendent
fortress cities the remains answering
to the descriptions of Homer and a
hidden vault containing goblets. bowls,
vases. gems. jewels. armes de luxe and
like articles in gold. silver and bronze
These treasures are now generally &c
knowledged to be the veritable rem
nants of the once vast riches of Priam.
which. although depleted by ten years
Of costly warfare in the purchase OF
supplies and mercenaries and the final
sack of the ruined city, were thus pre-
served to enrichsthe museums OF Eu-
rope and greatly increase our realiza
ton of the wealth and art Of that an
cient Ilium. which we have hitherto
been disposed to consider a poets
dream Charles Winslow Hall in Ma
tional Magazine.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
Antiquity of the Senate


The senate is historically much older
than the over house or house Of rep
resentativcs. as II is called in our
country and time. In the remote time
while as yet there was no such thing
as a science Of government, the tribe
was wont to look to its old men. on
account Of their wisdom and expert
ence for advice in all matters per
tanning to the tribe, and those old
men were the first senators. The
word senator comes from "SeniS,
meaning old As civilization advanced
and seated government became n fact
the senate continued to be composed
of the old men. and when by and by
the second chamber. or council, was
added The senate continued to receive
the larger measure Of reverence and
respect. New York American
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
NEW UNIVERSITY SONG.
Professor Composes Hymn Nhlch
Student Body May Adopt.

Student Body May Adopt.
Austin Texas, May S.-Dr. Lewis
Haney of the economics depart
ment of the University has composed
and written the words to song
which will in all probability be adop-
ted as the song sacred to all UniVer-
sity of Texas students. This song
made its appearance in the concert
of the Austin symphony Society, of
which Dr.. Haney is a member, as
well as are many others of the facul-
ty. The hymn will be submitted to
meeting of the students and ii 1t re-
ceives their Endorsement the uniVer-
sitv will at last have distinctive
song. The words are as follows:
Texas stands midst rolling hills
Hard by rivers side.
Her lowered halls look out above
Ger valley wide;
Raised on high, meath southern sky,
Dominion and honor prolong,
over the prairies' endless sweep,
For Texas, fair and strong
Here's to her towers, her circline
hills;
Here's to her prairies flung wide;
Here's to the stars long watch
above;
To Texas-our queen-our pride.
Texas is a mother true,
Her spirit free and fair.
With strength of muscle or. of mind,
Great deeds for her will dare.
Fight with our might for orange and
white,
Till death her name Wen revere.
In her we are one, and one we will
stand,
For Texas, without a peer.
Here's to her tender mother care
Here's to the love that she gives;
Here's to the spirit free and fair;
To Texas, our Texas lives.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

The strenuous fight being made
by TildeH to keep from producing his
books before the illinois investigat-
ing committee is pretty good evidence
that there are some entries in said
books in regard TO that 100000
sush fund
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

In trying to get his anti-graft bill
through congress Randel is no
against a hard proposition The
measure reflects on too many OF
the members of the two houses for
its pathway to be strewn with flow
prs
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

An insurance company has been
organized in Dallas which Will fur-
nish protection to those who do not
drink at less rate than is charged
those who indulge in large amount
of personal liberty" All kinds OF
legitimate business seem TO have it
in for John Barlecorn.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
Considerste Revolutionists.

The widest and most ferocious rev.
olutionaries | have known have often
been in private life merciful tender.
unselhsh. considerate. T. p. O'Connor
in London T. P's Weekly
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

Those in charge of the anti-pro-
hibition campaign are striving marc
to make their cause decent and re-
spectacle by printing the pictures OF
prominent public men who are align
I'd on that side They could ada 10
the collection by having their artist
visit the different jails and peniten-
fairies of the state
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
Mutual Eorhear6ncn-

You and your wife seem to get
along nicely"
Fairly well. We had an under
standing from the start I wasn't to
expect dollar to buy more than a dol
lars worth OF goods. and she wasn't
to tell me about the fine men she
might have married. Washington
Herald
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

A bird in the hand is worth two in
the bush, and one interurban railway
on the ground is worth a ear load of
indefinite possibilities which have
not even reached the point OF a
vague promise
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

Woodrow Wilson fully endorses
the initiative and referendum and
goes so far as to contend that the re-
call, properly safeguarded, could be
made an article of great worthiness
to the people. Can the organs accuse
Governor Wilson of being populist?
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

The usefulness of some men as
promoters of a towns welfare is to
be estimated in proportion TO the
number of dollars the aforesaid well
fare will return unto them. Oh, you
philanthropist-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
fveyy four of the Day

Curtin Drug Go. the reliable drug
gists of WaXahachie, Texas, are hay
ing calls for "HINDJPO" the new
hlGney Cure and Nerve Tonic that
they are selling unier positive
guarantee.
Its merits are becoming the talk
Of the town and everybody wants to
try it, and why not? 1t costs moth
teat
They don't want your money if it
does not benefit you, and will cheer
fully refund the mo9ey Try it to-
day. mtf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

A new Improvement has been ad-
ded in the telephone which, 1t is
claimed. will enable six conversations
to be carried on over one line at the
same time. From the sounds often
heard when we try to talk over one
it would appear that more than SIN
think it now possible to talk at once.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

Those who have been risking
prophecies on the weather for sever
al weeks past are warned that the
season is apprnachine "heH IL viii
be safest to 20 slow if one wishes To
avoid being classed either with the
new corners or the other fellows.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
No Spooninq.

"Tel me that | may hope" he plead
ed
"AlI right" she replied, hope on.
but don't ask me 10 feed your hope
with spoon Chicago Record Her
nd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

Any erroneous reflection upon the
character. standing or reputation OF any
person, firm or corporation that may APP
pear in the columns OF the Daily Light
will be gladly corrected upon its being
brought to the attention OF the manage
ment.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

The time hae 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
uIation becomes at once aware of the
fact that you have something for
sale Il
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

Tom l.. Johnson is not now in a
position to enjoy the aroma of the
flowers which are being placed upon
his grave by men who denounced him
as communist and a populist while
he was liy& and fighting in the in
terest OF the people
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
GREAT GATHERING
OF THE bAPT|STS
The Southern Baptist Conven-
ton VIII Soon Meet at
Jacksonville. Fla.
HISTORY Of THE CHURCH
First Congregation on American Soil
Was Organized at Providence,
R. Growth of the
Denomination.
Associated Press Special.

| Associated Press SPECIAL.
Jacksonville, Fla, May S.-Grcat-
er IN number than the British parlia-
ment or the congress of the United
States the Southern Baptist conven-
ton will meet here on May 17th with
delegates present from every state in
the south.
The convention is made up of mes
songers, missionary societies and
Sunday schools All Baptist churches
are Independent. Therefore the con-
vention has no authority to bind the
churches in its territory Its action is
advisory not compulsory Ministers
and Iaymen are admitted into the
convention on the same basis with
out any official distinction between
the clergy and laymen.
The Baptist cry through the ages
has been "A church without a pope,
and a state without a King. They
| have always held as a fundamental
principle that the individual soul is
competent to deal with God. The BIZ
| Bile is their only creed and sole guide
| in matters of faith and doctrine.
From its teachings they hold that all
| men are born in sin, and can find
salvation only through faith in Jesus
Christ They accept the yicarious
atonement of Christ, believing in his
death on the cross; his resurrection
from the grave and his ascension
to the right hand of the Father as
the foundation and security of sal
walton. Baptists insist upon what is
called believers baptism as a pre-
requisite to church membership in
the independence of the local church
and hold that each church is spirit
ual, democratic body, separate from
the state, owing its first allegiance
| to God In q Baptist church there
are no pricstly orders. Ministers are
solemnly set apart to the work OF
the ministry without official distinc-
ton, or authority, one over another,
the terms, pastor bishop and
elder being different names for
the same office.
The convention has three boards;
the foreign mission board with
headquarters at Richmond the
Home Mission Board with headquar-
ters at Atlanta, and the Sunday
School Board with headquarters at
Nashville. The work of the Foreign
Board is to preach the gospel in for
eign lands. The Home Mission Board
locks after mission work in the
home field which includes the South
ern states. Cuba and the Panama sec
ton. The sunday School Board is the
head of the Sunday School work, and
publishes Sunday School helps, peri
odicals and books for use in tn Sun
day Schools and Young Peoples So
cietios The Southern Baptist Theo-
logical Seminary, the School OF the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

The men now engaged in abusing
William J. Bryan are not the mea
who have Iabored hardest heretofore
for democratic success.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
Warned

He-Darling. | don't know what to
say To your father Shp-IuSt saw.
"Mr Mum, wish to marry your
daughter" then dodge,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

having no guarantee to back II,
would. in fact, be asking you to
take it on faith. We, however, can
offer you long years of experience
in our field, and are thus enabled to
warrant all of our work absolutely.
Now that spring is here, you VIII
doubtless have considerable new
plumbing to be attended to, follow
ing the freezes and thawing of pipes
this past winter There is no branch
of our trade with which we are not
thoroughly familiar Write or tele-
phone us NOur needs.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
One Month
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The Enterprise Publishing Company is
in no way responsible for debt 5 that may
be contracted by employees, nor VIII we
any circumstances. Every employe OF
this office is paid promptly for work
the selling bllc-ENTERPRIS PUB
FISHING COMPANY, Per G. w. Me
Knight, President.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

f. S. Cronk Co. sell galvanized
roofing cheap. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
a. W. Mcknight, President and Treas
urer. Ed Cunningham Vice President: q,
". Kent, Secretary. Directors: r. A Fer
ris, g W. Mcknight. Ed Cunningham, q.
w. Kent, &. W. Simpson.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-08

Entered at the Waxahachie Postoftice AS
Mail Matter OF the Second Glass.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-10
ROOT JUICE
AT THE OWL
DRUG STORE
A cor-iMuAL STREAM OF EvI.
DENcE FLOWING IN FROM Ev-
ERY DIRECTION = SATURDAY
THE LAST DAY OF THE ROOT
JUICE DEMONSTRATION

II one can Judge by the continual
stream Of evidence that is flowing in
from every direction, the Root Juice
demonstration at the Owl drug store.
has proved a great blessing to scores
Of people Of chickasha and surreand-
ing country. Many that have suffered
long time with some trouble Of the
stomach, bowels, liver, kidneys or
nerves, are now claiming entire free
dom from all aches and pains. Among
the many recent callers at the drug
store to tell OF wonderful good re-
ceived from short use Of Root Juice
was a gentleman who said that Root
Juice had almost performed miracle
in his case: y, before using the rem
edy. was weak and nervous. My ap.
petite was poor and digestion was SO
bad that the lightest foods would sour
on my stomach, causing a formation
Of gas that would press against nv
heart and almost cause II to stop beat
ing at times, but after taking the
Juice q short while, my appetite is
good, my nerves are settled, and di-
eest everything | cat without a single
disagreeable symptom SO many lo-
cal people are praising the great rem
edy that u.s. rapid sale at the drug
store Is no longer a surprise.
We are told that the demonstration
AZ this point closes Saturday night
Until then the Root Juice is sold for
81 bottle or three for $3.50.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-10
Aged Il3- She Wants
Guardian Dismissed

Kokomo, Ind, Feb TO- Though 1ls
years old according TO her own testi
mony and that Of her family, Mrs
Martha Gammons appeared in the cir
cult court here. She asked that hel
mental competency be legally assert
ed. and that the management OF her
property be restored 70 her A guar
dian was appointed for Mrs. Gam
mons 9 year ago. a part Of her family
asserted that one Of her sons. Harry
Gammons had undue influence. She
closely attended tAe testimony
Several Of Mrs. Gammons children
have passed the age Of 70- Her hus-
band died ffsy years ago.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-10
SENDING
A. GIFTS

I'm Ia a mess again. girls" said
young Mrs Allison plalntively Sire
examined the points OF her scissors
With critical eye. preparatory 70
cutting buttonhole
Gracious. Celestei" cried the fuffy-
haired blonde Has there ever been
day OF your life that yos haven't
been in hot water about something"
II doubt II" returned the object Of
the inquiry. with gloomy resignation.
Isn't Il wonderful that through it all
retain my glowing and hopeful dis
position?"
Hum" commented the fluffy haired
blonde, with Suspicious frown.
What have you been up to now9"
Mel Why. nothing" said young
Mrs Allison. the innocence OF babe
overspreading her countenance. 1T.
wasn't me. this timel WASN'T even
trying an experiment. How can you
be so cruel as to accuse me?"
Tell US about II, urged the girl ia
the fur-tTimmed gown.
Il Will" returned young Mrs. ALI
son. "and perhaps you can offer some
advice.