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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-10
GENERAL SHAKEUP IN
THE FRENCH MINISTRY
Former Minister of Marine Be-
comes Minister of Foreign
Affairs---Other Changes
Expected.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Paris, Jan. 10,-Theo Phile Del
Case, until now minister of marine
in the French cabinet, has accepted
the portfolio of minister Of foreign
affairs in succession to Justin De-
Selves, who retired yesterday after
dramatic scenes during a meeting
of the committee of the senate on
foeeign affairs. There are srurnors
today that other changes In the min
istry will probably he made.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-10
BANKING SYSTEM
IS DENOUNCED
Andrew Carnegie Says Ii Is a
Disgrace to Civil
eaton.
BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
Steel Maenate Was Involuntary Wit
ness in lnvestigation-Gave
History Of the Steel
Industry.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special
Washington. Jan. hQ.-Andrew
Carnegie was an involuntary wit
ness before the house steel trust in
yestigating committee today. being
peremptorily summoned to Wash
lngton
he made a statement regarding
the steel industry and of his career.
He denounced the banking system
OF the United States as a disgrace
to civilization" and said the panic
experienced in this country were
due to the worst banking system in
the world.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-10
AMERICAN TROOPS READY
TO SAIL FOR CHINA
Preparations for Embarking on
Transport Made Immediately
Upon Receipt of Orders.
.ssociated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Manila, Jan. 10.--Orders for the
first battalion of the fifteenth In
fantry to leave for China we're re-
ceived here yesterday and the ex-
petition was prepared Immediately.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-10
EXPLOSION OCCURS
YOUNG LADY HUNT
Miss kathleen Gibson of Waxai,a-
{ chic Victim OF Accident.

chic Victim OF Accident.
A telephone message was received
In sWaxahaehfe this afternoon advis-
ling the family that Miss Kathfsen
Gibson, daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. G..
w. Gibson, was hurt in an expIos
ion in the laboratory of Texas Chris
tian University this morning. Miss
Gibson Is student in that fnstitu-
ton. The full extent of the injuries
were not learned. but it was stated
that the young lady might lose the
sight of one eye. The accident oc-
,urred while experiments were ne
ng made.
w. A. Gibson, an uncle Of Miss
Kathleen. arrived from Dallas In
is automobile about the time the
ews Of the accident was received
lie took Mr.. Gibson and .other
lenIbers Of the family to Dallas in
is ear so they might catch an in
erurban ear to Fort Worth.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-10
NEW GOVERNMENT is
FULLY ORGANIZED

Powers Receive Official Notice from
China's Foreign Minister.
Associated Press Special
Marking, China. Jan. 10.-The
powers were today officially mott
fled by the foreign minister, Wu
Chang Wei, that the organization or
the provisional government had
been completed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-10
Sale Of Big Ranch.

Associated Press Special.
Ell Paso, Texas, Jan. 10.-The
Adams ranch of 10,451 acres has
been sold for 100000 to John G.
S. wilkins of Snyder, Oklahoma.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-10

For promt service use the Daily
Light. The want column is the
medium through which the best re-
suits are obtained. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-10
RETAIL MARKET.

Waxahaehie dealers are retailing
the following articles at prices quot
ed below:
McAlester lump coal, ton $3.50
Colorado Coal. per ton .S7s0t
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-10
Quarantine Esxablfshed.

Quarantine Established.
Associated Press Special
Terrell. Texas, Jan. 1O.--With
the appearance OF one case of mem
nights here quarantine was estab-
lished
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-10
FREEZING AT DALHART


Associated Press Special.
Dalhart, Texas, Jan. 10
Yesterdays thaw turned to a
freeze today, with the tenn
perature 20 degrees above ze-
. TO. Conditions continue bad on
} the ranges.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-10
New Gases At HoHstasa.
Associated Press Special.

Houston, Texas, Jan. 10.--The
fifth case OF meningitis developed
here last night
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-10
ANDREW CARNEGIE SUMMONED BEFORE STEEL INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
CONGRESS IN BRIEF.

= Associated Press Special. .
= Washington, Jan. 10.-The .
. senate is not in session today =
= Senator Lorimer resumed 4
= the stand today in the senator =
, ial investigation into his cleo =
. ton. .
, The house is considering =
, routine legislation =
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29

years before for another more attrac
tive, since which time she had been an
incessant wanderer, with no settled
place of abode. She divided her time
between Virginia and Kentucky, hav.
ing children and other relatives in each
state. Gipsy-like, she had turned for
tune-teller, and sang ribald songs, by
which she took in pennies enough to
buy tobacco, of which she was an in
veterate user, to pay postage on an oc-
casional letter, and for other small
helps in her indulgence.
According to Polly's statement, she
had belonged to the Primitive Baptist
church in Kentucky, but for a few
pennies she danced at party, and for
that act lost her membership in the
church. She failed to be restored, and
passed the remainder of her days out
side the churchly realm.
When her son Wilson was killed al
the penitentiary, Polly swore vengeance
against guard Hubbard. She procured
an ancient looking pistol of cumber.
some pattern and large caliber, with
which to deal out summary justice to
the guard, and set out on foot for the
capitol. She went as far as Toms
creek, a distance of twenty miles,
H. Il, n .lnr fol inn
and returned TO resume life among the
scenes familiar to her from childhood.
Polly Bryant was unique character
and had the distinction of being known
by almost every one in wide section
She died, perhaps, without an enemy
Doubtless the wish of all who knew
her could he expressed by the foul
words, "Peace 10 her ashes"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
FACTS AND FICTION.
Experiences of Johnson City
Citizens Are Easily Prov
en- to Be Facts.

TIE most superficial Investigation will
prove that the following statement from
a resident of Johnson City is true. Read
it and compare evidence from johnson
CITY people with testimony of strangers
living so far away you can not investi-
gate the facts of the case. Many more
citizens of Johnson City will endorse
Doan's Kidney Pills:
William H. Hodges, 10S E. Millard ST.,
johnson City, Tenn, says; !" / still rec
ommend Doan's Kidney Pills and | am
pleased to confirm all said about them
some years ago when l publicly told
my experience. The cure | received at
that time has been permanent. believe
that excessive standing was the cause Of
my kidney trouble. | suffered from o
dull pain across the small Of my back
and | could not rest well at night, as M
I osition seemed comfortable. / saw
Doan's Kidney Pills advertised and think
ling they might help~me / got a supply
from the Whitehouse Drug Co. The!
proved to be just what ] needed and |
tyok them only short time to driv'
/ away my kidney complaint. 5
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for tie United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an'
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
DECIDES ELECTION OF
HEISKELL TO BE VOID

Knoxville, Feb. 4.-In circuit court
today Judge Won A. Huffaker overrul-
ed the demurrer filed by attorneys s.
G. Heisllell in the mayoralty injunc-
ton case. In doing SO the court held
that Mayor Heiskell's election of jan
uary 20 was void by reason of his fail
ure to publish sworn statement OF
campaign expenses, as the new charter
provides, but that he is not permanent
ly disqualified from holding the office
He also said that the remaining men,
bers of the board of commissioners shall
fill the vacancy. An appeal was
promptly entered and the case will
come up before the supreme court next
fall. If Judge Huffaker is upheld
there is little doubt but that the COM
missioners Will elect Mayor Heiskell
to the position, as all of them were on
the ticket with him before the January
election.
The complainant in the suit prays
that a new election be ordered, and
counsel for the complainant are setting
up the contention that Mr.. Heiskells q
disregard of the publication clause Of
the charter disqualifies him for the
full term.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
CLINCHFIELD GETS $780,
600 TON COAL ORDER

According to advices received from
South Carolina, the Clinchfield Coal
Corporation has been awarded one OF
the largest coal contracts that has been
placed in the south in long while. II
is for 25C, 900 tons of coal, all to be min
ed and shipped from the Clinchfield
operations about Dante, Va, over the
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio. The
order was placed by the South Carolina
cotton mills.
The size of the order can be appreci-
ated more when it is realized that il
calls for approximately six thousand
cars of coal. Delivery Of the coal will
begin within the next few weeks.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
OFFICEHOLDERS, ARE YOU
RESPONSIBLE FOR UNREST

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 26.-Gov. Har-
mon, of Ohio, urges the Kentucky state
legislature, whose guest he was, and all
public officeholders to analyze their
own records to see just how much they
were responsible for the unrest that, he
said, was making demand for inno-
vations in government.
"The demand for direct legislation is
aimed at the law makers as a body" he
said, "and the recall at the individual
legislators as well as at executive OFF,
GERS and judges. And it may fairly be
said that the support these devices re-
ceive varies with the real or supposed
need of them, as we'll as with opinions
about the balance of advantage in them.
81 believe the reform most sorely
needed no W is in administration, better
results at less expense.
at ought not to cost billion dollars
a year, or over $l1 for each man, wom-
an and child in the country TO main
tain the federal government with its
limited functions
administrative duties of the state,
country and city which are much more
numerous and expensive, cost together
but little more per head and that is far
too much.
"FederaI expenses bear more heavily
on the people than state and local ex'
penses, because the latter are raised by
taxes on property only, while the for.
mer are chiefly raised by the tariff on
articles consumed"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
VIM. R. POUDER, Recorder.
Almost Lost His Life.

S. A. Std, of Mason, Mich, will never
forget his terrible exposure to a merciles:
storm. 1t gave me dreadful cold - he
writes, Z" that caused severe pains in my
chest so il was hard for me to breathe. A
neighbor gave me several doses of DR.. King
New Discovery, which brought great relief
The doctor said | was on the verge of pneu'
monia, but to continue with the Discovery
did so and two bottles completely cured
me-. Use only this quick, safe, reliable
medicine for coughs, colds, or any throat oil
lung trouble. Price soc and ST.. Trial bot
tie free. Guaranteed by H. c. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Cor
tain Mercury.

As mercury will surely distroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering 1t througe the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions rom reputable physi-
clans as the damage they will do Is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f, j,
tiheuey & Co, Toledo. o contains no mercury,
aud is taken internally acting directly upon
this blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine 1t is taken internally and made
IN Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney 6 Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by Druggist Price, 7hc. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
Mrs. Wheeler, Freetown. Ind.

Women get run down without knowing
Just what is the matter with them and doc
tors don't seem to understand the case. Mrs.
Isabelle Wheeler, of Freetown, Ind, was
nervous and debilitated and could find no
help until she took Dr. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin, and that cured her. She says peo-
pie came to her for miles around to ask
what medicine she took that did her SC
much good.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what il
claimed for it, and if you want to try it be
fore buying, send your address for fre'
sample bottle to Pepsin SyrupCo., II9 Cald
we'll Bldg, Monticello, ILL., 1t is sold b,
all dealers at soc and ST. a bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
ROOSEVELT AFTER
THE NOMINATION.
HAS RIGHT TO COME BACK
Explains His Position as to Third
Term-His Stand on "Rccall
of all Judicial Decisions.

Boston, Feb. 26.-Colonel Roosevelt
plunged in into the thick of the fight
for the presidential nomination today.
He said unequivocally he was in the
fight to the end, and was glad of it.
He replied to the charge that he would
be breaking his "third term" pledge if
he accepted another nomination, and
asserted that whether he should be the
choice of his party at the Chicago con-
vention he would abide by its decision.
81 am perfectly happy now," said
he, "because am making straight
out fight for principal. The issue is
in no way personal one"
"Do you intend to support the re-
publican nominee, whoever he may
be?" was asked.
"Of course l SHALL" he replied with
emphasis.
In response to inquiries as to the prin-
ciple for which he is fighting, Colonel
Roosevelt referred questioners to his
speeches in Columbus, o., last week
and before the Massachusetts house to-
day. In his address today he defend
ed his proposal for limited recall of
judicial opinions and championed the
right of popular opinion to control the
machinery of government.
Colonel Roosevelts position in re-
gard to the "third term" was explain
ed to a number of his callers today.
"My position is perfectly simple,
he said. 81 stated it as clearly as |
could in 1904 and reiterated it in 1907.
/ said | would not accept nomina-
ton for third term under any cir
cumstances, meaning, of course,
third consecutive term
81 could not have said less at the
time, nor could have said more. of
course, could rot know then whether
or not there would be demand for me
to accept a nomination at some future
time. And believing as l do, that the
the selection of candidates for the pres
idency rests entirely with the people,
could not say that at no time in my
life would l accept another nomina-
ton.
Defines Attitude as to Third Term
"It must be clear to any reasonable
, man that the precedent which forbids
of the third term has reference only to
third consecutive term. 1t grew out
of the fact that president of the
United States, under the present con-
! vention system Of electing delegates,
can, il he knows how to use the ma
chincry at his disposal, renominate
himself, even though the majority of
J his party is against him. But after he
has been out of office for term, he
has lost control of that machinery. he
is in the position absolutely of any
private citizen. The machinery is then
in the hands of the man occupying the
office of president"
Colonel Roosevelt devoted large
part of the day confering with men
Continued on page two.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
Attest:
VIM. r. POUDER,
Recorder.
Ordinance No. Al.

An ordinance to safe guard persons
boarding and leaving street cars.
Be it ordained by the board of mayor
and aldermen of the city of Johnson
City,
Sec. l. 1t shall be unlawful for any
person to drive an automobile, wagon,
carriage or vehicle of any sort, or to
ride between street car standing to
discharge or admit passengers and the
sidewalks opposite the car. Provided
nothing herein shall be construed u
prevent vehicles, etc, passing a car
standing on side.track, after such cal
has been at a standstill thirty -secopds,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
Needed the Year Around.

You needn't suffer with sick headache,
indigestion, constipation or any other trou-
BILE arising from disordered stomach, liver
or bowels. DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
will cure you and keep you we'll. 1t is a
wonderful laxative and regulator. 1t is safe
and pleasant to take and should be in every
American household. Tens of thousands
already use it.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and if you want to try it before
buying, send your address for free sample
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co., II9 Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello, III. 1t is sold by all
dealers at soc and ST. bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
CHAIRMAN VERTREES
RECEIVES REPORT
BIRT0N'S THREE LEAVE
Veftrees IN Interview Prophecies
Victory for Party and Fair Pri-
mary for All Democrats.
From the Nashville Democrat.

From the Nashville Democrat.
Steadfastly refusing the earnest invi-
tations of the democratic members OF
the proposed state primary board to or
ganize the board in accordance with
the harmony agreement accepted by
the independent state committee in
January, and appoint q seventh man,
so that the fairly representative board
might adopt plans for the April prima-
ry, the independent members Of the
board left the city Friday. The days
developments include letter from the
democratic members of the board, ad-
dressed to Chairman w. O. Vertrees,
expressing their regrets because of their
inability, after repeated efforts, to or
ganize the board, and giving an account
of their labors in that direction; and an
interview with Maj. Vertrees, in which
he indicates that the democratic pri-
mary will in all probability be held rs
contemplated, that it will be represen.
tative of all reasonable democrats, and
that it will result in the nomination Of
a candidate who will defeat Hooper
next November.
In a final effort to carry out the du-
ties entrusted to them, the democratic
members of the board addressed let
ter to the independent members about
IL o'clock Friday morning, asking for
a meeting They stated that the time
was when the democrats expected them
to get busy and that "a meeting for or
ganization would be very acceptable.
Make Another Request for Boards
Organization.
Their letter was as follows:
Nashville, Tenn, Feb. %, 1872
Messrs. +. M. Thompson, F. M. Ewing
r. r. Sneed, Nashville, Tenn.--Gen'
tlemen: Your communication Of yes
terday afternoon, in which you again
request us to join you in a meeting fol
the purpose of having an "informaI
conference" was handed us at about
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The views upon this subject contain
ed in our communication sent you or
yesterday morning FEB. 22) were only
arrived at after what we believed WA
a careful and full discussion of the en-
tire subject, during which we endeav
ored constantly TO keep in mind mo-
only the powers conferred upon us by
our appointment, but more especially
the very grave dangers that beset thu
democratic party in Tennessee during
the coming election. We still believ'
that the conclusions therein indicated
are sound and that all cause Of contro
versy will disappear if we proceed Il
execute the commission entrusted 4
us by the prompt selection OF the sew
enth member of the primary commit
tee. If this is now done we believ
that all cause for disagreement viii
speedily vanish.
We again express the l.ope that W
shall have the pleasure Of meeting yo
at IL O'Clock this morning for the pul
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
AGED WOMAN IN
VIRGINIA DEAD

Freezing, Va, Feb 24.-Polly Bryant,
aged about 20, died Thursday, at the
home of her son, Ebert, of Osborns
Gap. She will be remembered as the
mother of the Bryant boys, John and
Wilson, who were sentenced to eigh-
teen years servitude in the Virginia
pcnitentiary for the murder of William
Vanover at Freeling in 1902. The old
woman's husband had des. rted her
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29

Inc chairman JdIkeu db lcHStn oA tAS
efforts OF the democrats to organize the
board and on the results. He was op-
timistic in his views. He was of the
opinion that it was the duty of the
democrats to now proceed with calling
the primary and so expressed himself
He was asked what he thought would
be the effect,
"Nothing injurious to democracy" "
said the major. "Upon the contrary,
it will be good. Real democrats who
in their passion and resentment voted
for Hooper, having cooled down, have
been falling into line and now see that
the loud clamor which certain so-called
leaders were making for harmony was
sham. / predict that the Barton
three will be so severely censured that
our ears will absolutely be vexed very
shortly with more cries for harmony.
The three gentlemen are being CRITICS
ed for allowing themselves to be infiu-
enced by those behind them, after they
had accepted appointments TO secure
and bring about harmonious party ac-
tion. But, after all, those who have
driven them into their present position
are the parties really culpable.
"The committee of which | am
chairman has never intimated that
there was any mistake or misunder-
standing, nor has the Barton commit
tee, either. 1t took these three Barton
appointees to find that out, and suggest
that the committee did not know what
they were doing.
"Not an objection suggested by them
has merit in it, and plainly, to my
mind, there is something else behind
that has not been revealed. They
know, as does everybody else, that an
informal conference between two con-
tending contending committees OF three
on a side would amount to nothing,
particularly if they contend, as they
do, that all six appointees were without
authority; and they know, as every
body else does, that board of seven,
organized. to represent united party,
honestly and sincerely acting, would
be certain to reach working conclu-
sion, and if they did not do so, what
such board might report to the COM
mittees would be promptly considered.
81 can not speak for the committee
now, but | take it that our primary
and convention will be held as contem.
plated. We will appoint the election
officers equally from regulars and indie
pendents, as we said we would, and all
democrats, regardless of past differ
ences, will be invited to participate. II
any body wants to go with the faction
that refuses to stand up to what was
agreed upon, this is free country and
that is his privilege.
"For myself, have desired harmony
because it is best for the party, ant
never because / thought we actually
needed any more votes than we have
right now in order to win. have fig
ured it out, and with the voters whit
STAYED at home in 1910 and the indie
pendent democrats who do not intent
10 support Hooper and who have al
ready made up their minds to taxi
their old places in line, it is immateria
to the party, in my judgment, whethe
the bunch of pretenders and make-be
lieves vote for Hoorer or not. / great!
mistake the spirit of democracy if
flinches now. Upon the contrary, /
will be stronger by the knowledge /
now has"
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or passing car which has stood at any
other point one minute or more.
Sec. 2. Any person violating any o.
the provisions of this ordinance shall bt
subject to the payment of fine of two
dollars nor more than twenty five dol
lars.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, Thai
this ordinance take effect from and af-
ter its passage, the welfare of the city
demanding it.
Passed on first reading Jan. "a, 1912,
Passed on second reading Jan. 20, 1917
Passed on third reading Feb 15, 1912
Approved February 16, 1912.
w. A. DICKINSON,
Mayor,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-29
sIIohtl, Mlsquo,ed.

she-"Did I understand you to cay
that your friend. Mr.. Needs. was
thirsting for glory?" He-"Well. not
exactly. said he had q glorious
thirst."-TitBits.