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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

quest. This was on July 81, and on
August 10, one month after the day
Of the murder, the trial was begun
before Judge Walter A. Watson, in
the little county courthouse, sixteen
miles from here.
The jury was made up almost ea-
tirely OF farmers, and on this fact
Beattie based his claim that he had
been convicted, not for the murder
of his wife, but because of his rela-
lions with Beulah Binford, noto-
rious young woman. He insistea
to the last that jury composed of
city men would have freed him.
Beattie was defended by II. NJ
Smith, Jr., and Hill Carter. the
prosecution was conducted by l.. o,
Wendenburg and L. NJ. Gregory.
The trial moved swiftly, though
many witnesses testified, and on
September s. after IS minutes oil
consideration and prayer the jury
in chorus instead of thr ugh its fore
man, declared Beattie to be guilty
of the murder of his wife. Motion
for new trial was denied and
November "a set as the day for the
execution.
On November IS the Virginia
supreme court OF appeals refused 70
grant an appeal on writ of error,
and two days later Governor Mann,
who had been appealed to for COM
mutation or reprieve, issued q
statement declaring that the inter-
ests of the people of Virginia d.
manded that Beattie should die In
the electric chair,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

MAYBE you have friend or resA-
tive living elsewhere who wouis. IN
Joy reading the Waxahachie Enter
prise-the paper that gives all the
news OF Ellis county. The price ia
only 800 year and your relatives
or friends will appreciate your kind
ness In sending 1t to him. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24
Club Women Elect Officers.
!. ssociated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Houston, Texas, Nov. 24.-The
State Federation of Women's club
elected officers today as follows:
Mrs. Eli Hertzberg of San Anton
10, president; Mrs. Browning Of Ter
rell auditor; Mrs. Wright OF Paris
delegate to the San Francisco meet
ing
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

New show windows have been
placed in the w. F. Biilups building
on the west side OF the square. a
fresh coat of paint Is also being ap-
piled to the front of the store.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

THE WAXAHACHIE WEEKLY EN-
TERPRISE carries more advertise
ments In its want columns than all
the other weekly papers published Ia
Ellis county combined. For results
use the Enterprise, the paper that
completely covers Ellis county. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

JOHN DAVENPORT, up-to-date Nv
cry and boarding stable, agent for
the celebrated Columbus buggies.
Cash OF installments Both phones
No. 2. 209p
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24
Fowler Resumes Flight.

Associated Press Special.
Abilene, Texas, Nov 24.-Robert
G. Fowler resumed his flight this
morning at 11:20 o'clock.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

Cool winter mornings make warm
easy Slippers necessary. Come 10
Crows. 1o9
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

TO RENT--To mainland wife rooms
with all modern conveniences ana
board lady owner. Old phone 702
apply at 316 Oudham avenue. 20
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24
Wealth of Texas.
Press Snen,al.

Associated Press Special.
Austin, Texas, Nov, 24.-The e<-
act wealth Of Texas according to the
taxable values for 1911 Is s2,b05,-
594 ,541
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

WANTED-The party who snapped
hats (sight unseen) last night at
the Majestic show to call at Mistrot
Bros, store. 200pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

Ladies who have small feet, think
Some $500 and $500 Shoes at
Crows 95 cents. zoo
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

Miss Belle Mullane of Fort Wor n
Is a guest OF Mrs, Cole Bailey
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

MAGAZINES make an appropriate
Christmas present. Free catalogue at
Curlin's Drug Stores. Phone or see
e. F. Owen. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

FOR SALE-Two months old pigs.
Lem Wray, district clerks office II
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BEATT|E DIES IN
ELECTRIC CHAIR

Continued from page H.
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FOR SALE-1912 Maxwell automo-
biles. Rocket & Adkins, phone
|693. u
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R. D, McCOMBS, all kinds of insur
ance and bonds. u
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

LOST-Black coat with braid over
silk. Finder return to this office. sSt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

Secure a beautiful calendar free
with your picture on It, with a doz-
en- fine photographs. Avoid the holi-
day rush by having your picture
made nov. The latest and newest
styles are made by Mrs. P. F, Devon
port, the photographer. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

After religious exercises conduct
ed by Rev. j. A. Coleman. the con
ference then proceeded to elect dele
gates to the next general conference
to assemble at Kansas City in 1912
The delegates elected were as foi-
lows;
Rev. j. w. Rankin, REV. A. Cor
don, Rev. r. S Jenkins, Rev, H. A,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-24

WEATHER--Tonight fair; Satur-
day fair, not so cold. Thursday Max.
So. Min. rs.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
The HOUSE FAv0RS LAWS FOR THE STRCT REGULATION OF THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC
LABOR MEN VOTE FOR
NEW POLITICAL PARTY
Indications Are Organization win
Have Its Inception in Illinois.

Springfield. III, August RE
turns received at the offices of the
state Federation of Labor from va
rious unions over the state, being re-
plies to a circular issued to all Hi
nois unions July 10 asking them to
take a vote on the question of or
ganizing new political party at the
state federation convention here on
Ocober II, indicates strongly that
Illinois will have new political par
ty in the field next year
The party will be composed of la
boring men, and one that will likely
prove a tremendous power, accord
ing to Secretary j F. Morris, who
said today:
plans are fully matured for a la
Dor party Replies received, while
do not care to divulge any particu
lars, as that would be unfair, indi-
cate that we will have a majority.
There will be a labor party"
Over 100 replies have been receiv-
ed, and these. together with the
vote last night of the local central
body. establishes the fact that the
unions are in favor of such an organ
ization
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
GALVESTON COTTON MOVEMENT
Two Hundred Thousand Bales Il
Estimate for August and Sep
tember Expected to Show

Galveston, Texas, August THE
movement of cotton through the port
of Galveston during August and
September is expected to be the
greatest IN the history of the port.
II is anticipated that not less than
200 GOO bales will move this way
during the present month, and that
during September the movement viii
be several times that large
Convinced that the crop this year
will be the largest Texas has ever
produced and that there will be an
exceptionally large yield in the ad-
joining states from which cotton Is
drawn to this port, preparations are
being made by the terminal compan-
les, railroads and steamship lines to
care for a large business. The steam
ship lines will have the satisfaction
of going into the new season with
rates 10 to Is points higher than
last year, which means that profits
will be greater There are several
reasons why rates are higher, chief
among which is the fact that there
Is a big demand for tonnage in all
parts of the world The rates out OF
Galveston, it is learned, are about
the same as from the Atlantic and
other gulf ports despite the longer
haul
number Of ships are now on
their way to Galveston booked for
August delivery The bookings call
for delivery at Liverpool, Bremen,
Hamburg and Havre principally, but
there viii also be sailings for Man
chester, Antwerp, Client, Barcelona,
Christina, Gothenburg, Flume, Ge-
noa, Mestre, Trieste, Venice and
Rotterdam.
The list of intended sailings for
September numbers over fifty ships.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
AMERICAN E\NANC\ER
MAY REGk\N AEk[IH
JOHN w. GATES MAY YEr COME
OUT VICTORIOUS IN CON
FLICT WITH DEATH.
No Change Is Reported in Condition
But Sick Man SPENT a Fairly
Good Night-Taking
Nourishnlenf.
A ssociated Press Special.

Associated Press Special
Paris, France, August 7-Physi-
clans attending John w. Gates re-
ported today that the 7naneier spent
a fairly good night but that his gen
eral condition is unchanged. DIS
cussing his condition the physicians
stated yesterday that they were
hopeful of the recovery of MI,
Gates as the patient continues to
take nourishment. even though his
general condition is weak The
greatest cause of anxiety IL the
weakness of the hearts action.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
FRIENDS MOURN DEATH
OF TWO YOUNG PEOPLE
VICTIMS OF DOUBLE TRAGEDY
AT DALLAS BURIED AT
SAME HOUR.
Because of Their Prominence a
Shadow of Gloom Has Been
Thrown Over Community
Both Were Popular.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Dallas. Texas. August THE
funeral services of Miss Bessie NC
David and Roland H. Stokey, who
we're drowned in Oak Lawn Lake
Saturday night when the boat IN
which they were rowing eapsized'
will be held this afternoon at the
same hours at the Lancaster ceme-
terry in Lancaster and the Green
wood cemetery in Dallas, respective
ly
Because of the prominence of beth
victims of this unfortunate tragedy
this terrible occurrence has thrown
gloom over that whole section OF
the state in which they were known
and esteemed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
COLQU|TT IS ASKED
TO SUBMIT MEASURE
THE HOUSE Is IN FAVOR OE
PASSING STRONG SALOON
REGULATORY LAWS.
Would Limit Saloons to One f0p
Every Fifteen Hundred InIIab-
itants and Increase the
Occupation Tax.
Associated Press Special.

Austin, Texas, August - esu-
lar routine work took up the time Of
both branches of the Legislature
during the early hours of tod9v's
session. The senate spent most Of
the morning considering the gener-
al appropriation bill BY a vote of
sixty to thirty the house passed the
committee substitute number one for
the house concurrent resolution
which asks the governor to submit
a recommendation for stricter regu-
lation of the liquor traffic. The
committee measure favors limiting
the number of saloons to one to eacn
fifteen hundred inhabitants, propos-
es a license of $3.50, fixes the open
hours for such houses at from
m. to 7 p m. and prohibits the sale
of all liquors except in unbroke1
packages.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
Father Of the Irrigation Move
ment Dies from General
Debility.
A BELIEVER IN POLYCAMY
Had Five Wives and Was the Father
Of Twenty-Three Children,
Only One Vile Sur
wives.


Associated Press Special.
Ogden, Utah, August Joseph
Parry, known as the father of irri-
cation, died at his home in this city
last night of general debility, at the
age of &c years, He was one OF the
pioneers who crossed the plains in
the Mormon wagon train and was
the father of twenty-three children,
fourteen of whom with one of his
five wives, survive him. Parry had
forty-nine grand children and TWEED
ty-one great grandchildren.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
CONDITIONS ARE CHAOTIC
IN THE NEGRO REPUBLIC
One of the Rebel Leaders Triumph
antly Enters the Capital--Ten-
tative Ministry Agreed
Upon.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Port au Prince. August Gin
cinnatus Leconte. one OF the rival
revolutionary leaders. made tri-
umphal entry into the capital of the
negro republic yesterday A new
ministry has tentatively been agreed
upon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07

AssOciated Press SpeclaI.
Abilene. Texas, August 7.--One OF
the largest funerals in the history OF
Abilene followed the remains OF
Capt. H. C. Wise to the grave this
morning Captain Wise died at his
home here yesterday.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
FIFTY NEW OFFICES
GET SAVINGS BANKS.
MARSHALL Paris and Wichita Falls
Are Among the Number.

Associated Press Special.
Washington, August THE
postmaster general today designated
fifty additional postal savings banks
and fixed September 4 as the date
upon which they shall begin bust
ness. Among the cities designated
are Marshall Paris and Wichita
Falls
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
STRIKE IS TERMINATED
STREET CARS MOVING
Controversy Between Striking En-
pioyees and Street Car Com
pany Apparently Forgotten
Associated Press Special.

ASSUCIatFU IItSS SptCIdI.
Dies Moines, Ia, August Nor
NAL conditions exist today, with the
entire street car service in full OPP
Grafton There are no indications of
there having been strike. The
controversy between the striking
employees and the street railway com
pany which, under a mandate of
District Judge d. e. Graft became a
legal question, is apparently forgot
ten
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
OFFICIAL REPORTS
ON CHOLERA SITUATION.
From judy - to July 81 There were
SO2 Cases and $40 Deaths in
Italy.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Chiasso, Switzerland, August To-
Official reports from the Italian gov
eminent shows that from July q to
July 81 inclusive there were, thru
out Italy, 500 cases of cholera and
319 deaths.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
THE UNION CARPENTERS
MEET IN CONVENTION
State Meeting Opens in Dallas with
Delegates from All Sections of
the State in Attendance.
ssociated Press Special.

AssOCiafed Press SpeclaI.
DALLAS, Texas, August TINE
state convention of the Carpenters
Union opened in this city this morn
ing with delegates from all over the
state in attendance. Today viii be
spent in perfecting the organization
of the meeting which is to continue
for three days
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
POSTMASTER ARRESTED
ON A SERIOUS CHARGE
IS ACCUSED OF CRIMiNALLY AS
SAULTING YOUNG GIRLS
AT EAGLE FORD.
Affidavit Against the Accused Was
Filed in District Court at Dali
ias-Girls Under
Fifteen.
Associated Press Special.

Dallas, Texas, August &c. w.
Bowers, postmaster at Eagle Ford, q
small place about six miles west Of
this city was TO-DAY charged by affi-
dayit. with having committed Grim
ina kassanlt on Myrtle and Matte
Als two girls aged eleven and
f6AfHen years respectively Officers
left this city this afternoon to make
the arrest.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
mo ADVANCE IN
FREIGHT RATES
Proposed Increase Is Suspended
by the Interstate Com
MISSION.
DECEMBER 80 NEW DATE
The New Schedule Was to Become
Elective in October Roads
in the Central Wesl
Affected.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Washington, August THE pro-
posed advance In freight rates by
the several railways operating be-
tween the Mississippi and Missouri
rivers and which were to become eff I
fectiye on the 2Sth day of October.
next, was today suspended by the
interstate commerce commission
until December 80.
----------------
When vol need a pluI lber call
Bunkley, with F. s. Cronk Co Both
tones 81 tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07

The Waxahachie Grain Co. has a
full line of feed and fuel ct attrac-
tive prices u
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
CONDITION OF POPE IS
NOT So ENCOURAGING
His Holiness Suffers Another sud
den Attack and Is Ordered TO
Remain in His Room.
Associated Press Special

Associated Press Special
Rome, August Pope Plus eX-
perienced slight relapse today The
attack came on suddenly and was
accompanied by govt pains His ply.
sicians have ordered that he remain
in his room.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07

Eighteen rolls toilet paper, holder
free, for 5; 90 r. :. Cronk Co .
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
CAPTAIN THOS. ADAMS
DIES IN WASHINGTON.
Was Direct Descendant of Two
Presidents by Same Name

Associated Press Special
Washington, August Captain
Thomas D. Adams, direct descend
ant of Presidents John Adams and
John Quincy Adams, who died in
this city yesterday, will be buried
this afternoon at Newport News
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07
FUNERAL OVER THE BODY
Of BISHOP F|TlGERllO
Remains of Noted Methodist Pre-
late Laid at Rest in Cemetery
At Nashville.
Associated Press SPECIAL

Associated Press Special
Nashville, Tenn, August Tho
funeral of Reverend o. P. Fitzser-
aid, the bishop of the Southern
Methodist church who died Saturday
will be held here this afternoon.
The remains will be inferred in the
cemetery here.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07

Bath room ware, such as glass
towel bar, glass shelf soap dish.
tum bier holder, etc. on display at
f. s. Cronk Co. s. ct
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-08-07

Read the want column today.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-15
NOW COMES 4Goo Goo' GNAT
Successor to kissing Bug Makes Its
Appearance In Philadelphia, Sting
Ing Victims on EyeIida

adelphia.-Although the kiss
ing bug" Is Eow regarded as defunct.
q new pest has taken its painful place
in the form Of an insect which has
been named the "goo-goo gnat" pend
ing more scientific classification. The
-goo-goo gnat" attacks the eyelids Of
its victims, who may or may not be
ogling some pretty girl when they are
stung.
The latest victim is Charles Lehr
OF Fifth street. He was standing at
Broad street and Girard avenue when
he felt an insect alight on his eyelid.
He tried to brush 1t away. but It held
fast. He renewed his efforts so for
chilly that part Of the insects sting re
NAMED attached to the eyelid
Sharp pains accompanied the attack
and Lehr hurried to St Joseph's hos
pitaL The wound swelled until q
lump the size OF walnut developed
Physicians treated the wound success
fully. but it was attended by severe
irritation
The "goo-goo gnat" has confined its
field thus far to the northwestern sec
ton of the city. Several cases have
been treated at St. sJoseph's hospital
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-15
LAST MINSTREL OF IRELAND
Thomas Smith, Aged Wandering
Singer and Story Teller, Died Re-
Gently In County Meath.

An aged wandering singer, rhymster
ana story teller. who was said to be q
descendant of one famed in the days
of minstrelsy, died recently in the hos
pital in County Meath, Ireland. He
was the last Of the old school OF so
called poets who lived by story tell
ing and verse making at farm house
firesides. His name was Thomas Smith,
and according to report one Of his
ancestors wore cap and bells and
served as jester to prince In
his boyhood Smith wore a faded doub-
let Of alternating stripes of yellow
and blue which had been handed down
to him as relic of his great-grand-
daddy's fame as a countryside fun
maker.
His stories for the most part had to
do with the fairies, and always pre-
sented the good fairy in the part of
Strengthened tangles and easing the
path Of happy marriage. His visits
throughout the country were made
with scheduled regularity, and an
evening with the poet was the occa-
sion for a gathering of young folks.
Like most poets. he was not thrifty.
and died poor.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-15
ST. JOSEPH, La, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER Is. 1911
LESSON FROM THE FLOWERS
Little Girl Learns That She VIII Not
Be Loser by Her GEN
ercsity.

The little girls pansy bed was not
thriving. Also the rose geranium
bush was thin and scraggly. "You
need to pick your pansy blossoms and
geranium leaves more freely" ex-
planned the visitor. For instance,
suppose you give me a bunch OF
each" A look of dismay appeared on
the small face. ooh, but / have so
few" Exactly. If you will try my
rule you will have more. You save
too carefully. Cut loose and give
more freely. There's a great big les
son in 1t. The flowers viii teach you
how. Try 1t just once. If my words
fail I'll not ask you again" Reluct-
antly the little maid complied, but
with flushed and deeply dissatisfied
countenance as the visitor remorse-
lessly pushed the situation to its limit
and refused to be satisfied while a
pansy yet adorned the bed or a frag-
rant leaf Of any appreciable size re-
mained on the bush.
A week later the visitor was greet
ed by smiling little face and smil-
ing pansy bed, royal in purple and
gold, while the geranium bush sturd-
fly held aloft a. thick verdure of odor-
GUS leaves. Are you satisfied. little
girl?" oh. yes. I'm giving to every
body now and have plenty"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-15

be caught are. according to Mr.. Cor
pus;
They make a noise like cats on the
tiles and disturb people
They walk through the flower beds
in the park and destroy the flowers
They have been promised bird
fancier. who wants them as soon as
possible.
But 1t is my belief we shall not
catch them for another fortnight" he
added pessimistically.
They know us all by sight now and
We don't seem to stand much chance
with them until they have forgotten
US.
Personally should like to catch
them. because they spoil my flowers
Strangely enough. they have ceased to
be noisy since we caught and penned
up two Of the cocks. Generally they
are only continually rowdy in the
breeding season. which is from the
middle Of June until the middle of
July.
The only method OF catching pea
cocks that ! know of is by the hand.
and that, considering that we have
2S acres in this park. is almost Inn
possible. as we are finding out"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-15
Gloves and KInos.

Gloves have always been connected
with royalty. When the tomb Of
King John was opened a century ago
it was discovered that his hands were
gloved. In France the gloves worn
by the king at the coronation were
consecrated by the officiating bishop,
and at the recent English coronation
glove was thrown down as a chal-
lenge to any one to dispute the royal
title.
When George ii. was crowned an
unknown Jacobite came forward and
lifted the glove on behalf Of the alb
sent Stuart. and at the coronation Of
Edward VII. the duke Of Norfolk hand
ed to his majesty pair embroidered
with the ducal arms because a manor
connected with the dukes inheritance
is held by the service Of presenting
the monarch with a right hand glove
on the day Of the coronation.