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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
REPORTS TO THE COURT
Twenty-Three Indictments Return
ed by Investigators of Crime
Against the Government.
Associated Press Special.

\ kaoSOtldItl II6SS DpcCldl.
Dallas, Texas, Jan. 15.-The fed
eral grand jury rendered its report
Friday showing twenty-three in
dictments returned, among which
were the following:
D. Grisso, Tarrant county, theft
of mail matter; Cornelius w. John-
son, theft of mail matter; Geo w.
Flood, Dallas, impersonating a Unit
ed States officer; w. e. Coleman
and Frederick E. Warren, Dallas.
fraudulent use of the mails; Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry., vio-
lation of quarantine act; Charles f.
Coons, Wilbarger county, fraudulent
use of the mails, the indictm ant al
leging scheme to defraud by SELL
ing contracts to sell contracts; Will
liam H. Tolbert, letter carrier, Tar
rant county, theft of mail; Frank
Tibbs, Hunt county, illicit distilling;
Frank B. Haynes, Childress county,
theft of mail; Major Anderson,
Kaufman county, illicit retailing of
liquor; Charles W. Phillips, Dallas,
throwing missile in federal build
ing; Earl A. Anderson, Runnels
county, ENLIGHTENMENT of money or
der funds and issuing money orders
without having previously received
money for the same.
The indictment against Cornelius
w. Johnson is on the alleged charge
of stealing a s12,500 package on
the Houston and Texas Central be-
tween Houston and Denison. The |
package was routed from Houston |
to st. Louis and Johnson was route I
agent from Houston to Denison. The
package was never recovered,
Charles E. Coons, indicted Tor de-
is alleged to have had an
endless chain of contract letting
imilar to the crude oil burner
cheme in Oklahoma. Coons, it 10
lleged, sold contracts for the final
ale of a windmill balancing attach
lent. 1t is alleged that he would
ell the contract to second party
or a sum, permitting him to sell
he attachment in certain territory;
ne second party, in turn, would sell
ne contract for certain territory
nd so on endlessly AS the patent
ad only seventeen years to run, the
lleged fraudulent practice origin
ties in the fact that somewhere IN
he chain of contractors some one
would be left with the bag to hold.
George w. Flood, Dallas man, is |
alleged to have perfected scheme
for defrauding old soldiers by plan
to secure pensions for them from
the government the soldiers giving
certain sums to 'defray expenses.
Flood is alleged to have operated
extensively
Coleman and Warren charged
with fraudulent use of the mails are /
alleged to have conducted a fraudu-
lent insurance scheme. The Santa F'e I
offended by shipping, it is alleged
cattle from Guaranteed
points to other states.
Anderson, it is alleged, was an
,mploye in the postofficc at Miles,
Texas. Postoffice orders made out to
himself, it is alleged, were cashed
" him at Sweetwater and Abilene.
t is alleged that he got some $500
" $500 by these operations.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

Do not allow your kidney ano
bladder trouble to develop beyond
the reach of medicine. Take Fo~
ley's Kidney Pills. They give quick
results and stop Irregularities with
surprising promptness. For sale by
the Curtin Stores-Curlin Drug Co..
North side So, Curtin Pharmacy.
West side 50 d&w
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15
SEVEN REPORTED FROZEN.
ielfef Expedition Sent from Hi9-
gins, Texas, Into Beaver Coun-
fY Oklahoma

Higgins, Texas, Jan 15.--A relief
expedition was started here after
hearing that a family of seven had
frozen to death Over $500 was
made up in a few minutes and six
four horse sleds were loaded lp
with coal and provisions and sent o
the relief of several families in the
lower portion of Beaver county,
Oklahoma
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

Santa Claus did not drop new
hotel building in Waxahachie )
Christmas stocking, but ne made ar
engagements to have nice one built
to order and delivered in the near
future.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

The plumber and the coal man
are the only two persons in Waxa-
hachie We tip our beaver to as we
pass in the morning. We are determ-
med to keep on good terms with
both If possible.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

AS an evidence that man wants
but little here below, Andrew Car
negie retired perfectly satisfied With
only the paltry sum of $4,000, goo
tucked away in his vest pocket.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

Candidates who are in doubt
about how to open their campaigns
are advised to try corkscrew. 1t
has proven success in almost every
particular.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15
FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COM
POUND

is a reliable family medicine. Give
it to your children, and take it your
self when you feel g cold coming on
1t checks and cures coughs and
colds and Group and prevents bron-
chitis and pneumonia. For sale by
the Curtin Stores-Curlin Drug Co.,
North side So, Curtin Pharmacy,
West side So. d&w
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

About the only thing which pre-
vents a man from living always is
his inability to make way with all
the germs which are flying around
loose,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15
TWO DRUG STORES
) = . o . = o = o . = o =
) MARKET REPORT. =
900 o . . . . = . o

The Waxahachie dealers are pay
ing the following prices for country
| produce today:
Cotton. good middling, per lb $50
Cotton, strict middling, per lb. 9.37
Cotton, middling, + 0 b per lib 9.25
Cotton Seed, per ton -. a. 90
Wheat, No. 2, per bushel -. 900
Oats, per bushel ..,..... so to 55c
Corn, per bushel ......... zoe
Alfalfa Hay, per ton -. SIS to $40
Prairie Hay, per ton 80. S14 to SIS
Johnson Grass Hay, ton SIS to SIS
Chickens. friers, per lb. $50. loo
Hens, per ID. &c
turkeys per h. lOc
Eggs, per dozen ........ zoe
Country Butter, per lib. ..... abe
Sweet Potatoes, per bushel s1.00l
Cream, butterfat, per ID -. Use
Hogs, on foot, per lb =. &c to 6 u cI
Fat Cows, on foot, per lb. 3 to "
Pecans, new crop per ID. -. 15c
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

The Bells Bulletin says that you
never hear man swear on the
streets or in the stores of Bells. This
may be for the reason that fellow
feels he cannot do the subject JUS
ttce
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

We read the sermons which are
now found in the Sunday issues Of
several leading papers with much
pleasure and profit. We are inclined
to suggest that the publication Of
such matter every day in the week
would greatly improve the editorial
page Of some of them.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15
If the state executive

If the state executive committee
will order a presidential primary
the Wilson men in Ellis county will
furnish half the men to hold the
same without charge, and if the OPP
position will agree to it they will
furnish all of the required number.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

Happy is the man who can testify
from personal observation that the
sun still rises in the east and sets
at eve away beyond the western
horizon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

When Carnegie went before the
investigating committee he took his
lawyer with him to advise him how
to tell the truth
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

If all cold weather comes that is
predicted within next thirty days,
there will be wood and coal fam
inc. If you need coal in next few
days. better order now d n.
Thompson. 245
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

We may have to endure congress
for some months yet. but we are
consoled with the reflection that the
baseball season will soon open.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

See that Fuller & johnson pumL :
ing engine at f. s. Cronk Co.'S. It's
cheaper and more reliable thar a
wind mill No trouble to show you
how 1t works. VI
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

At the rate poll taxes are being
paid in Texas it looks very much
like candidate will have a hard
time in getting even Q plurality.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

The fight between Folk and
Champ Clark over the delegation
from Missouri is growing warm and
interesting.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15
RETAIL MARKET.

Waxahachie dealers are retailing
the following articles at prices quot
ed below:
McAlester Lump Coal, ton $500
Colorado Coal, per ton ST .oe
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

An exchange has this headline:
Coffee Displays Weakness. 1t GER
tainly did not intend this as a piece
of news
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15
100, 900 MURDERERS
LIVING IN AMERICA.
Failure of Justice Attributed to An
tiquated and ImbeciIe Methods
of Court Procedure.

us
some measure OF the utter faii-
ure or criminal Justice IN THIS coun-
Try may De gathered from the foi-
fioWlhg Iacls.
A simple calculation suffices to
show that.
There are more than 100.0 600
murderers now living in the United
States, of whom more than three
fourths have never been imprison-
"a for tba;r or;n,aa
/ /,
III 1eAas inc eulsor VI the jour
nal oil the American institute OF
Criminal Law" estimated there have
| been over 1000 murders in the last
two years. There were 1,048 indict-
ments.
In Dallas county alone there were
fifty-six murders In one wear twen-
| tv-tbree ;ndictmants ona oonviotinn
sentanca five voars
| t. Iarrt. oo,,nt, f;ftu oua 49,,
dars. 49, hanaaa
- r,auna. 49, s. s
hannas : y
a. 49, - 81. so,as ~
tbo stata - A1ahon. sortba ~,
| $500 ~ ,ono IL coo sa $500
wara +r;aa. tuantvouau aaoth Co.,
tanoas 49, - tmantvth,aa Ahont
ali tba bang;nrs ~ conrsa wora ~
neoroes
+, +ba e;,v ~ Io,;sv;,Io Nv
l,o1n fartx so,ra,, ,,,,raar. -,
inps
For tha wbola country orr m,,r-
aor. i, 1o1o. - 1ono e1no fIona
Cd for n,,,rdar - 1o1o nina+v e.
3, nInotr
r. tha- j,
aro oonaitia ,,t,,o,, a,s4,..
~ ais-,,.sa - - -
Th,t ~ ~ ~ 49,. 49,.
t;ons for ub,oh No ~ ~ TTnftas
states ara a1ona ~ h1ara i nair
En- ovidont $50 air,,,,1a aopass
.,
re- 49, - 49,,
e. -
- 100 go
tion "a 4haro 5ron, IL, .,.t,~
M ~ a.or - ,..,, go
- -, E..
i on1v ona-tnnth +ho4 - ~ Irxi+as
So. 49, $500 ''A' 'iio oi''e0
ri, .,
-, 4esee'
- - $3.50 o'i.1oAe pio' 'iiIne
- .i s az .No9G - = ne~iy
- - o. 49,
go po .pr, ana % ~, "a
"a ~ ,arn e $50 go - $3.50 80.
II l. m,cb nawar than tbe Trnttas
states. and for the rest our foreign
born population is far more orderly
and less murderous than the native
porn popala.lon ~ o
D. ~, 800 - ~ ~. ap1a
= z,,n,nta ~ 80 80 -
ticaliy unanimous IN ascribine our
faiIure 10 the oondnct Of the courts
and orr antiouated and imbecile
methods of procedure. These have
been denounced by judges and jur-
lists alike in terms that from the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15
g. W. MCKNIGHT, Managing Editor
W. A. OWNBY City Editor

Open wide the gates of the city,
and let the blessed sunshine in.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

Any erroneous reflection upon the
character, standing or reputation OF any
person. firm or corporation that may ap.
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, 1912-01-15

For the best grade OF McAlester
coal, phone Waxahachie Ice Works
tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15
The Daily Lig h t
PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY
BY
The Enterprise Publishing Co.
PAID-UP CAPITAL $4,000.

The Enterprise Publis alnp COMPANY IS
in no way responsible for debts that may
be contracted by employees, nor will we
assume payment of such debts under
any circumstances. Every employee OF
this office is paid promptly for work
done. This is to protect ourselves and
the selling ic-ENTERPRISE PUB
LISTING COMPANY. Pc g. w. Nc
K nieht President.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15

altered at the WaxahachIe Postoffice as
Mail Matter OF the Second Glass.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-05

In another part of the pa per
will be seen the announce ment OF
Mr., Richard Staley's show to be
given at the opera house on next
Friday evening. Mr.. Staley has
given two shows for the publ c
benefit in the Good Roads move
ment. The last, after paying for
the Denver to Chicago automobile
trip expenses, left in debt over
$4,000. which he personality
paid. The first one, netted to
the good roads fund something
like $500 and in getting up these
shows for the public he devot-
ed lots of time and was to much
expense personally. This show
on Friday is given for his own
benefit in order to reimburse him
for his outlay and cash expendi-
tures He should receive most
liberal patronage from our people.
He has been most Jealous IN be-
half of the public welfare. He
is deserving of this recognition.
He will give show that is doubly
worthth the price that will be
CHARGED. Read over his pro-
oramme and you will see that
it is going to be an evening OF
amusement and entertainment.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-05

Commencing with next Monday
night the Great Griffith will hold
forth at the New Opera House for
three nights, in Psychological Pro
duction that will be very amusing
This is consid cred as the w orld 5
Greatest Laughing shows and
those who attend must must be
prepared for rip roaring laugh
ter. There will be some exhibit
tons in the streets. Feats of
hypnotism will be performed
while the young lady pianist will
be an attraction. The general ad
mission will be IS cents for adults
accents for children and seats can
be secured at the box office.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-05

A rich streak was struck in the
Tom Tuck lode of the Consolida-
ted Vindicator mine that run :
high in value. Manager Hoban
showed US an assay from the
streak that showed values of
1892 ounces in Gold aud $500
ounces in silver. The Tom Tuck
vein that has been under develop
ment is strong one and averages
about $500 per ton. This rich
streak is very gratifying as it
shows values III dollars of ap-
proximately $1,000. The claims
OF this company are on what is
known as Gold Hill as the pre-
dominating metal is gold and some
rich value have been extracted
there-from.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-05

This comunily has been called
upon to noun the loss of another
OF its old residents. On Monday
about 9.I5 p. N. Mr.. Ebert Ro-
lando Wilkins passed away after
short illness although he had
not been in good health for some
time. The deceased was born
i'll New York state on September
"a, I94S and had just passed the
o4th mile stone Of life. On Febru-
ary IA, 1872 he was married to
Miss Jennie Triscuit in Pennsyl-
vania who survives him. They
came to this county p years ago
and for time he was employed
at FIeeland but most of the time
resided in this city. His
vocation was that of a brick
and stone mason and in which he
was an expert. Surviving him
are his wife and two daugh
tiers, Mrs. iDona E. Messen-
ger of Baltimore, Md. and Mrs
Wave Wright of this city and
son Ralph. He also left two sis
ters and two brothers one of the
former living in Ohio and the re-
mainder living in Pennsylvania.
The funeral took place from Trath
en- and Holley's undertaking par
lors on Wednesday afternoon and
his remains were deposited in the
Idaho Springs cemetery. He was a
member of the Eagles of this city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-05

The people Of this county should
give LerRoy Williams of Centra
City a rousing vote for senatorl
of the 10th district. He is a resi-
dent of our nearest county and is
able by nature, education and ex-
perience to fill the position to the
most efficient degree. Mr.. Will
liams is the only nominee on anv
ticket from the mining camps of
the mountain region in the.two
districts in which Clear Greek
county is located. He is familiar
with mining interests and mining
needs. There will be important
legislation coming up next winter
in the General Assem- bly, and we
want a man there who knows
what is necessary and who will do
just what is right for his mining
constituency or any other kind
of constituency that he will req
resent. In other words he knows
just what loyalty is and practices
it to the highest degree. Hence tn,
people can depend upon him t.
represent them properly and eff
GENTLY.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-05

One of the saddest of accidents that
becomes our duty to chronicle, be-
fel one of our old and highly respected
citizens on Monday. Mrs. Daniel Theo-
bald residing about five miles east of
Floyd Hill was the unfortunate victim.
She had just driven home and had a
loaded gun in the wagon and was
about to get out when it was accidents
ly discharged. The bullet penetrated
her bereast near the heart. This hap
pened about 1890 P. NJ DR.. Fraser
was called and Notwithstanding that
everything possible was done to save
her life, she passed away about 5:55
that evening. Mrs Theobald was born
at Homesville, Pennsylvania, about 55
years ago and came to this section in
1880 and has lived on the ranch.eversince
She was lady who was held in high
esteem by all who knew her and her
sau anu Sudden ending IS greatly re-
GREETED. The children who survive he
are, Mesdames Anna SNYDER, Frank
Rice, Ira Clark, Nj. Chisholm, George
Hager; the Misses Louise, Minnie and
Nellie Theobald; also four sons, Daniel,
Charles, Fred and Alvin. The funeral
services were held at the ranch home
and were conducted by the pastor of
the Presby yterian church of Golden.
Her remains were brought here on
Thursday afternoon and inferred in the
Idaho Springs cemetery. She was a
sister-in law of Mr.. Peter TheobaId of
this city. The members of the family
can feel that thsy have the sincere
sympathy of a large circle of friends
in their sad hours of bereavement and
sore affiiction. All the children were
present at the funeral except Mrs.
Chisholm.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-05

The friends of Roy H. Black
man were glad to greet him on his
home turf for Roy is indigenous
to this section having been born
raised. educated and practiced
law in thiscounty. He served for
four years as County Judge and
made fine record. He will do
Just the same thing in the Office
Of District attorney of the First
Judicial District to which he will
be elected,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-05

The Elks Lodge of this city
has received eighteen mineral
specimens from Mr.. G. S. Hurter
OF the Dupont Powder company.
1t would be almost impossible to
collect more beautiful number
than these and the lodge members
are justly proud of this liberality
Mr.. Hurter has at times sent
many beautiful exhibits for their
cabinet that he has collected in
his travels. In fact there is one
large shelf reserved exclusive
tor his donations. On this there
are numerous minerals, precious
stones and rare relics that are
very valuable. They represent
many sections of this country and
also ioreign parts. His loyalty 10
No. 6o7 is only equalled by his
deep sense of gratitude and fra
ternal affections that the members
have towards him. The follow
ing letter will give a more de-
tailed idea of this token of his
friendship towards the Lodge.
Joplin, No. Sept. 27, 1912.
Sect Elks Lodge
Idaho Springs. Colorado.
Dear Sir and Brother:
At the request Of Mr.: c. S, Hur-
ter Of the DuPont Powder Com
pany, We are sending by express
to-day box OF specimens of the
minerals found in the Joplin (Mo)
lead and zinc district.
In making this collection we
have endeavored to haye represen-
ted several of the common resin
jack, steel jack, and ruby jack
each specimen having the rock in
which it was found adhered to it.
In the lead ores you will find
several spccim ens Of the cubical
capitalization and the octahedral.
In addition to these minerals,
we have included large mum b2r'
of calcrite crystals which occur in
close proximity to the ore bearing
strata
Trusting that you will find this
collection a small addition to your
mineral room and that it Will
afford a pleasure and interest, we
remain
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-05

Honorable G P. Dodge, pro-
gressive candidate for Congress
man at Large, was in the city a
portion of several days this week =.
He has an extensive acquaintance
in this county as he has large
property interests on Bear Creek
and through his managers as
well as personally, he does a large
amount of trading in this city.
He is the owner and editor of the
Colorado Springs Daily Gazette.
His family spends about half the
year at his large ranch and he
stays there as much as time will
permit He made this ofIice a cal
and is pleasant and affable visi-
tor and entertainer.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-05

Q A reception rendered tbs rcpu nonuees for
. offices last Saturday evening that of plea
Q sant informal 1t ARRANGED by Mr. j. w B.
Smith, Chairm of the County comntt aud nothing
overlooked by him add the pleasure ali attended
In addition candidates there higher
= nominees present The reception given in the Ball Room
. of the Opera House and very largely Smith
had secured large supply of cob pipes aud had
@ of the G. had this burned the front of
. pipe They eagerly sought OIL, by the
men for smoker, but also by the adi souvenir. large
jardiner filed With Tobacco
Shortly after eight O'Clock the receiving
2 formed were Ben. Clrea, Jr, G.orgeo,wn
nominee for State Auditor; Mrs Iabea Churchill
ganzer for the publicau State Central Committees
NJ. WSon, Denver, nominee for SAFE pentenden
? Public Instruction Hon. Roy II. BlaeEmanof Litteton
for District Attorney the First Judicial District Hon
= Chas Mccall OF Golden nominee for Judge Judi
eial District Hon Leroy Wllaso Central City nominee
9 of the goth senatorial district; Mrs. Garrabant
nominee for County uperiuend mt OF Schools Max
well and John Green nominees ior commissioners Roy
al X. Graham, judge; John g. Roberts,
for representative of the Geper4 Assembly; Cnas
Sfosson nominee tor county Assessor BENZ Hoey nominee
{; for County large OF greeted
these candidates and this form y Mrs Wxon
very pleasing aud interesting talk 1t
- the have any speaking Mrs Wix
might not be able TO be here again during campaign
the former ndd given an
opportunity talk people and which happy
departure After this Was over all present invited par
Q take of light refreshments consisting of sandwiches dough-
2 nuts pickles and coffee that just fine appealed the
9 appees arrange the by the ladies and the
. serving Just These were m
der the supervision of Mrs Eva c. Hoey chairman of the
2 republican county committee assisted by the lady
members of the There mistake made in the
@ selection Holley for position nay work
proven After refreshments general social
time ndulgsd in gntil about o'clock dancing begaa
and all who lovers of this participated.
Smith few well chosen words
ing and also the people for their part the reception
1t nice preliminary opening campaign and
1t would be about right such gather
ngs during the campaign There absence of
ben Shoyvir
hospitality The outside of the cit
much pleased with the courtesy and hospitality extended
them and looked upon evening the most whole
. hearted and genel