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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30
INTENTION WAS GOOD
AIM WAS IMPERFECT
CARL JONES OF QUANAH PROV
rs THAT HE II a PooR
MARKSMAN.
Fires Twenty-Four Times at Broth
er-in-law and Hired Man and
Fails to Hit Them--Lands
In Jail,

Associated Press Special
Quanah,, Texas, June 30,--Carl
Jones. in an attempt to shoot his
brother-in-law and a hired man with
whom he had become involved In a
difficulty fired twenty-four shots
without hitting either of them. The
shooting, which grew out of a trivial
quarrel. occurred at the Pease river
brakes. Jones was placed in the Jail
here yesterday evening
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30

Lee McClain, a negro boy. was ar
rested today and placed in jail on an
alleged charge of theft. He is aceus-
ed of taking a watch from a board
er's room at the Eatitorium early
this morning The watch was recoY-
cred and restored u the owner
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30
GERMAN AVIATOR WINS
CASH PRIZE Of $4,000
MAKES A FLIGHT FROM MUNICH
WITH PASSENGER IN MON
OPLANE.
Covered the Distance of 345 Miles
i'm Five Hours and Forty-One
Minutes--Beats Express
Train.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Berlin, Germany, June 30.-The
German aviator who, with one pas
senger, started in his monoplane
from Munich yesterday, arrived here
early today, having stopped over
night at Nuremberg. The actual fly
ing time was five hours and forty
one minutes, and the distance COW
cred was 345 miles. An express train
requires ten hours to make this dis
lance The airman won a prize or
$12, 500.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30
A BLANKET PERMIT
ISSUED BY STERETT
FISH AND OYSTER COMMISSION
ER ENADES ATTORNEY
GENERALS RULING.
Gives "A General Permit to All PER-
sons to Fish ia Inland Lakes
Except Where There are
Hatcherics.


Austin Texas June 30 Fish and
Oyester Commissioner Sterett to-
day issued one general per-
nit to all persons to fish in all
inland lakes in Texas except those
where the state has or is about to es-
tablish hatcheries This is Colonel
Steretts counter to the ruling made
yesterday by the attorney generals
department,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30

The time has passed when peo-
pie go about looking for some one
to buy an article they have for sale.
The up to date, modern method is
TO place an ad in the Daily Light
want column. They not only save
time and worry, but the whole pop
ulation becomes at once aware Of the
fact that you have something for
sale.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30
Middle Aged and Elderly People

Use Foley's Kidney Pills Tor quick
and permanent results in all cases
of Kidney and Bladder troubles,
and for painful and annoying irreg-
ularities For sale by The Curtin
Stores: Curtin Drug Co, No TIL Side
Square. Curlin's Pharmacy, West
Side Square. d&w
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30
COLLAPSE OF 4 ROOF
KILLS TEN WORkMEN
WHEN ROOF OF rsNe StN
vsoN FALLS.
Faur Others Were seriously Injuries
and the Plant Was f"rus
greckeB--NIsu Were EDI-
pIoyed by city.

Buffalo, n y. June 30.-Ten
men were crushed to death and four
others were severely injured in the
collapse Of the roof and other por-
lions of the city's new waterworks
pumping station at the foot of Por-
ter avenue and on the lake front.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30

The Daily Light want column is
the medium between the buyer and
seller. Get out OF the old rut-a few
dimes spent in advertising through
the want column will bring YOU the
desired results. G
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30
WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS
ORDERED BY PRESIDENT
As.nclnted press snocIaI.

Associated Press Special
Washington, June 3o.-President
Taft today authorized the withdraw
al Of four regiments from the man
euver division now located at san
Antonio. Several regiments OF these
soldiers will be left in Texas per
haps all summer
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30
TRAINMEN N CONFERENCE
WITH THE s. ?. OFFICIALS
Nothing Has Vet Developed to lndi-
cate Serious Trouble in Settle
mcnt of Differences.
Associated Press Special.

Houston, Texas, June 30.-No Sc
rious trouble has yet developed as a
result of the conferences of the gem
eraI grievance committee of the
brotherhood of Trainmen, Conduc-
tors and Engineers, which is here
comforting with the officials of the
Southern Pacific railroad.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30
A PROMINENT WOMAN
is CLAIMED BY DEATH.
Mrs. ZeIimo Tobin Frazer Dies at San
Antonio-Wife of Banker.

Associated Press Special.
San Antonio, Texas, June So
Mrs Zelimo Tobin Frazer, wife of
John A. Frazer, retired banker and
capitalist, died here last night, aged
fifty-six years She was prominent
In southwest Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30
4 BIG GIN PLANT
DESTItON bs ttt@-


Associated Press Special
Goblet. Texas. June so The new
ajgb,t-stand gin owned asis1 Just com
Melted bv A r Decker, was enHFeiS
burned yesterday. Loss si5,doO WIN
TO the amount Of $1,000
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30
PAVING AT HILLSBORO.


Street Being improved.
Hillsboro, June 30.--Dirt was bro
ken yesterday on East Franklin
street preparatory to laying the pave
ment on the same. the curbing on
this street having Just been COM
pleted The paving to be done in this
city at this time includes all that por-
ton of the streets lying within the
fire district, comprising eleven
blocks.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-06-30
Licensed to Wed.
Virgil Vamer and Bulah Nelson.

Read the want column today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
At THE PICTURE SHOWS
The PaStinle.

Where you always see the best in
notion pictures. Tuesdays program
As follows:
Tangled Lives" Kalem. This IS
romantic story, well acted and full
of interest. The Seminole Indians
raid & white settlers cabin. The fight
ct the cabin is a thriller. The grand
mother saves the baby by jumping
witr her into the we'll and is rescued
by chance later by settler. The ba-
~ girls brother was supposed to have
been killed, but escaped and in after
year meets and falls in love with his
Ov.n sister. Upon this discovery the
girI goes into tnc swamp to seek her
-rue lover, the man who rescued her
from the well
~EiHy the Kid" Vitagraph. The
"Kid" is a boy until sixteen years of
age then she is a girl and marries a
GOV boy. A western caprice with u
strain Of humor and a touch Of path
os- Seeing is believing. This is
Eorth going miles to see; it is con-
vinc!ng and enjoyable.
The Academy Girl" Klein. A
man leaves his entire estate to his
cousin a romping hoyden and mis-
chief maker who has great sport at
The expense Of his benefactor's en-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04

their rural home where there was no
false pomp or ceremony. You can't
help laughing at the adventures Of
the pair in the city.
3. The Auto Bug" Lubin His
name was Bud and he certainly was
bug" on automobiles, He bought Il
little old car for fifty dollars. 1t went
so fast that he couldn't stop it and
finally exploded, blowing bug" Bud
out Of sight. They took him to the
bug house"
4. The Emperor's Return" Gau-
,nont An incident in the career of
the Man of Destiny. y very good
picture.
3. swans" Gaumont. Showing
the swans nest-building. the appear
ance of the younk and watchfulness
of the parents over the fluffy little
birds. An interesting and beautiful
sdbiect
6. The Regeneration Of Apache
Kid. An absorbing narrative of
value. An absorbing narrative of
Arizona Indian life in the early
eighties. Founded on history. Beau
:iful settings, ecellent acting and rid
ng
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
\ THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. ATLANTA. GA.

congratulated. The present cam
paign is characterized as the hardest
ever fought there. but the nominees
of the commission league won with
cut exception and by decisive plurali-
ties Their victory appears to be that
of the best citizenship over reaction
AIRY forces.
At. North Yakima the encouraging
feature is the fact that 50 per cent
Of those who registered also voted
ana that third of the voters were
women.
Kalispell surrendered to saloons So
Cial,sm and trades unionism in poll
itics. These forces are credited with
the defeat of government by commits
sion, The results can only be bad in
every way for Kalispell.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
The Cosy.

A military, a western, a legendary
drama, and funny comedy for Mon
cay and Tuesday.
The Pied Piper of Hamblin."
Thanhouser. This is a picture story
If the famous cid legend in which
;he "Thanhouser Kid" plays a lead
ing part. In olden days the little
town of Hamlin, in Hanover, finding
themselves overrun with rats, engag-
ed a mysterious stranger, for 1000
guilders, to rid them Of the pests,
which he did by means Of a wonder
ful fife. Hearing the music the rats
followed him to the river and We're
drowned. But the city rulers refused
to pay him. so he played a tune that
: on had the children following him
to the river. The close of the story
il very dramatic. Beautifully tinted.
The Mascot Of Troop c." solaX.
An exciting military picture introduce
;ng the 18th regiment of L. S. caval-
~ By special permission given the So
lax company. Buster is little lad
Of eight, the dol of the soldiers. who
presented him with a donkey and a
cart. one day while he and little May
were out riding they were captured
by Indians. In the night little Buster
managed to escape and rode to camp
for help. After a fierce battle the In
dams were defeated and little Mary
rescued.
Cattle, Gold and Oil" American
How the western "bunco man was
fooled is the theme of this fine story.
The rancher was induced to buy a
salted mine by a smooth CRATER At
ter learning the deception the ranch
er's wife proposes to get even by
Sailing" the mine with crude petrol
cum. and selling it back to the graft
er. The bunco man fell for the trick
and the rancher returned home with
his money.
sport Restores Youth" ITALIA.
Bangup comedy. A young man, wish
rg his aunt to die so ne could get
her fortune, persuades her that sport
and exercise Will restore her youth
He takes her through a series Of vi
olent exercises, boating, bicycling
horseback riding, etc, and the old la
dy gets more sprightly, while he is
nearly dead from his exertons.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
The Word "Saiters,"

Episcopal CATERS cannot date from a
very remote antiquity, The very word
"gaiterS" Is almost newcomer to the
language Johnsons Dictionary does
not recognize its existence. 1t does not
occur before 1860 and even in 1902 n
military dictionary had to define II as
"A sort of Spatterdashes." "Guetre.' "
however. the French original. goes
back at lenst TO the fifteenth century,
and the origin Of that is lost. though
etymolOgiStS compare AL sorts of
words in all sorts of languages. includ-
ing an old German word for Il baby's
christening clorh. The one certainty IS
that CATERS has nothing to do with
gait in spite If the runniug line In the
Rejected Addresses" LAX in their
gaiteis Hver tn their Sait"-London
Standard
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
WOULD KNOW OWNERS
OF WESTERN WATER
STARTED TO
LEARN GOVERNMENTS PLACE
Meeting O. lie Held ut spokane to
Start Movement To Ascertain If
Uncle Sam Really Owns Power Sites
w { oi Mississippi

SPOKANE, wash, Sept. 1 i-Manufac-
turers' organizations, commercial
clubs, chambers of commerce and the
residents of the western states win
hc invited by the Spokane Mining
Mems club to join in movement to
determine what rights the federal
government has in the water powers
.of the commonwealths west of the
Mississippi river 1t is planned to sar-
" the question to the highest court.
# necessary, in an effort to gain con-
troll for the states of the water pow
crs within their boundaries.
l.. X. Armstrong, secretary of the
Spokane Mining Mems club, who
presented the plan at the last meeting
of the organization, announced today
that the campaign will be launched
in a short time with view to bring
ing the matter to the attention of the
counry.
I'VE believe that in trying to main
'ain control of the water powers of
the western commonwealths, the
government is violating specific
! provision Of the constitution of the
| United States" lie said. Before the
constitution was signed the various
states zealously guarded their own
/ right to control all waters and water
| powers. which were not distinctly
outside of the domain of any one
state, and this right, we think, the
states still have.
! 'The water powers are an mex
/ haustib'e source of wealth to the
states and communities in which they
|ara found and should be developed
! for the benefits of those districts. The
oil which is used largely by the rail-
roaus in the western country Is a
| decidedly eXhaustible natural re-
source. and so also will the coal sup
| Ply one day run out; but water pow
er will last forever, and if properly
developed it will supply electrical en-
crgy to operate the railroads. mills,
factories and mines of the entire
west"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04

SUPERINTENDENT

NSHbhtSlild Ia II REVIEW
An authority on the subject of gov
Crnment by commission recently as
serted that over 200 american cities
have adopted It and also predicted
,hat finally fifth of the population
Of the United states will be ruled by
commissions.
The acceptance of it by North Yak
ma and Walla Walla, which on Mon
day consummated the acceptance by
"lectng officials at the former city
and holding primaries at the latter.
while Kalispell rejected ii only by two
votes. again shows that it has struck
permanent roots into the city politics
# the United States
No one city has ever gone back to
;he old form of municipal govern
ment. Not one has wished TO do so.
The new form is recognize d as the
best if not the only method yet de-
vised for the application of brains
and conscience to the hard job of run
ming modern cities as business corpor-
ations and public utilities.
Walla Walla espec ally is to be
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
HANDICAPPED.
This Is the Case With Many Pendlc-
ton ppOpIe

ton People.
Too many Pendleton citizens are
handicapped with bad backs. The
unceasing pain causes constant mis-
cry, making work burden and stoop-
Ing or lifting an impossibility. The
back aches at night, preventing re-
freshing rest and in the morning is
stiff and lame. Plasters and lini-
ments may give relief but cannot
reach the cause. To eliminate the
pains and aches you must cure the
kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sick
kidneys.
The following statement should con-
vince every Pendleton reader of their
efficiency.
Mrs. Thomas Burns, S03 w. Birch
street, Walla Walla, Wash. says: My
back caused me much suffering and
1t was almost impossible for me to
attend to my housework. The secre-
tions from my kidneys also bothered
me a great deal and were very un-
natural. Soon after 1 began taking
Doan's Kidney Pills these difficulties
We're relieved and my kidneys were
restored to a normal condition. Ny
relatives also think highly of Doan's
Kidney Pills, having used them with
benefit"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo.
New York, Sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
| take no other.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04

ployes. As soon as she receives notice
Of her good fortune she arranges to
visi. her property in company with an
elderly solicitor. The young lady
poss asses extremely high spirits and
Ter antics during the trip greatly NOR
tify the old gentleman, but they are
mid compared to her behavior on
arriving at the farm.
Fidelity" American drama. A
very pretty and touching dog picture.
"Jimmie's Luck" Klein. Jimmie
looscs his purse. The ruse he employs
N getting it back is very interesting.
THE City of Singapore" a good
picture of this little known place.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
The Orpheum,

Excellent program for Tuesdays
change
1. THE Bell of Justice" Vita
graph. A Russian tradition. There's
= whole lot to learn in this picture.
1t is well known and pleasantly told.
Well worth while. The old Russian
story of the BELL of Justice" makes
a delightful photoplay. The staging
and costuming of the picture are in
neepng and acted simply as it is, it
Is v-ry effective
2. Home Is Pest After AL" Lu-
min. A comedy with a gently path
etc touch. A trial of life at the
handsome city residence of their
daughter, with its putlers, maids,
footmen, course dinners. etc, con-
yincad an old-fashioned couple that
real comfort and happiness were in
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
G. York
Chinese Doctors
CAN POSITIVELY CURE YOU

Those who are suffering from dis
eases which many other doctors have
pronounced incurable, now have re-
lief in sight. York & York. the fam
Gus Chinese doctors, are now located
in Walla Walla- These men, after
years Of study and research in China,
were granted diplomas by the Emper-
or, to pursue their practice OF medi-
cine.
For centuries the Chinese have been
acknowledged leaders in the practice
of medicine, and many wealthy peo-
pie annually go to that country in
search OF relief for ailments which
doctors OF this country have pro-
nounced incapable OF permanent
cure.
York e York use nothing but power
ful roots and herbs of demonstrated
medical value. These roots and herbs
act gently on the system in direct
contrast to medicines usually given.
They can be consulted without cost.
Those residing out OF the city can
send for symptom blanks and free
diagnosis will be given.
YORK & YORK MEDICINE Co.
210 w. Main ST.. Walla Waila. Wn.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
NO MORE PILES.
Hem Roid Docs Its Work Thoroughly
No Return

If you have piles you know that the
lsua' treatment with salves, supposi-
tories or operations can't be depended
upon for more than temporary re-
-ef. outside treatment won't cure
.he inside cause-bad circulation in
The lower bowel. DR.. Leonhardt's
Hem -Roid, a tablet remedy taken in
ternally, removes the cause of piles
permanently. Sold for 81 and fully
guaranteed by Pendleton Drug Co.,
and druggists everywhere. DR.. Leon
hardt Co, Station b, Buffalo, n. Y.
Write for booklet.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
He Beat Her

A woman said to the railway sta-
ton ticket agent angrily:
Look here. sir. I've been standing
before this window twenty-five min.
utes!'
The agent, gray, withered little
man, answered gently:
''Ah. madam. I've been standing be-
hind it twenty-five years"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
~ @ @ Cures ECZEMA. ACNE,
-. -. =. TETTER. POISON OAK. ETC,

Eczema Acne letter. Poison Oak Pmpes etc. show that some
unhealthy humor or acid impury deaSng the crcuaon ana
that thorough cleansing of this vital fluid necessary order 10
correct the trouble Saves Washes lotions relieve some
the itching other dscomor caused by skin diseases pu such
treatment has effect the blood and therefore cannot 40 any
permanent good Until the humor removed from the circulation
the cute will suffer the effects of acrid irritation SSS he
best and quickest remedy because the greatest or all Dood
purifiers goes the circulation and removes every pace or
the humor whether be infection OF poisonous plants or rom
other causes makes the blood pure rich and healthy allowing
soothe and noush the skin instead of irritating and nlmng
with acrd humorS Book Skin Diseases and any medical advice
desired sent free. SS.S is for sale at drug stores.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. ATLANTA. GA.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
In Chicago.

The Chicago woman was on the wit
ness stand "Are you married or un-
married?" thundered the counsel for
the defense.
Unmarried four times" replied the
witness, unblushingly.-Phi
Record.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
Evolution.

Brown-Do you believe in the theory
OF evolution? Black-Sure thing. For
six years a young fellow named Jones
has been calling on my daughter, and
today she became Mrs. Jones.-Judge.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04
Well Off.

Fred--l proposed to Miss Dingiey
last night .Ioe-Don't believe | know
her. Is she weH Off? Fred-Yes.
guess 50. She refused me.-Stray
Stories
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04

Bacon Have you and your wife sim
ilar tastes? Egbert-l think so. I
don't believe she likes her cooking
either -Yonkers Statesman.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04

Moderation is the silken string run
ming through the pearl chain Of al, vir-
tue.-Nelson.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-04

Housekeeper wanted at once at Ar
lington Hotel. Good wages to right
party.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-09-13

John Hollis Bankhead, senior Sena-
tor from Alabama, wa born Septem-
her 10. 1872, and is therefore entitled
to congratulations today on his six
ty-ninth birthday. Mr. Bankhead IS
solf.educated and a farmer. He
served four Years in the Confederate
army, being wounded three times. He
represented Marion county in. the
general assembly during the three ses-
sions from 1860 10 1867 and was a
member of the state senate in 1867.
In 1880 he went to the house OF rep
resentati,es OF his state, but after
serving one year, retired to become
warden of the Alabama penitentiary,
a position which he held for four
years.
He was elected to congress for the
fftieth session and reelected to ey.
cry succeeding house until the fifty
ninth congress. In the Democrat
rrimaries Of 1906, Mr.. Bankhead was
Nominated alternate senator. In 1901
he was appointed United States sena'
tor to fiji ont the vacancy caused by
the death OF Hon John T. Morgan
His term expires i'm 1913.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-09-13
MAY SHOW FIGHT.
Colbert Negroes Organizing for "Mu-
tuai Protection"

Durant, Okla, Sept. 12-lt is re
ported here Tuesday night that ne
groes at Colbert have organized for
mutual protection and will fight if
necessary before they leave there An
effort is being made to prevent this
rumor from stirring up trouble.
Negroes over the county claim that
q band of whites have been visiting
their homes trying to make them
leave, but the blacks claim to be en-
couraged to stay by the stringent ac-
tion of the county officials against
the whites who have been charged
with disturbing them.
The negro leaders, it is said. have
advised their followers not to leave
their homes, but to stay and fight for
them if necessary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-09-13
Alfalfa Vale Farm
For Sale

There is TO better equipped bottom
land farm in Oklahoma. containing
33j acres, 200 in cultivation, 50 in
alfalfa, 7-room residence, tenant
houses, large barn, log houses, fine
wells Of water. wind mill and galyal.
ized tank with connections to hog
lots. 1t is the farm that won the Sen
ator Gore lrp to Washington fer lats
est yield OF corn per acre in Oklaho-
ma, 1910. 1t is the best advertised
farm in Texas. Arkansas. Louisiana
and Oklahoma OF its pure-Dred cora
and Duroc hogs. It has a good trade
built up on these. With the farm goes
over 200 perdisreed Duroc hogs, one
pair mules, one pair horses. one vas-
on hay press alfalfa renoyator disc
piow, walking and riding plows, har-
rows, planters, dipping vats and aI!
else on the place not mentioned mere
In The price is $50 per acre inclui-
ing all the above. Terms oneforrtn
cash, one-fourth trade, balance one
and two years, at per cent interest
W. p. POLAND.
Ardmore, Okla.