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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22

Bolton. Tom Connally of Marlin, and
Tom l.. Mccullough of Waco.
Twelfth--Oscor Galloway of Com
anche. James C. Wilson of Weather
ford. and James w. Swayne OF Fort
Worth.
Thirteenth--John II. stephens of
Vernon, Reuben Ellerd of Plainview
Marvin Jones of Amarillo. and w
+. Prescott OF Paducah
Fourteenth--James l.. slayden of
San Antonio.
Fifteenth--John NJ Garner of
Uvalde.
sixteenth--W. n. Smith Of Colo
RADIO, Thomas l.. Blanton of Abilene.
and r. N. Grisham OF sweetwater.
Other Offices to be voted on include
chief associate Justices OF the state
supreme court. attorney general.
railroad. commissioner. state treas
urer. Judge of the court of criminal
appeals. commissioner of the gener-
al land Office, state superintendent
of public instruction, commissioner
of agriculture. comptroller of pub
lie accounts, state senator. state rep
resentative. county judge, sheriff
county attorney, county clerk, dis
triet clery, tax assessor, tax collect
or, county superintendent OF schools.
county treasurer, county surveyor,
county commissioner, justice of the
peace. constable, public weigher and
member of the state democratic. ex-
equity committee
The republicans throughout the
state were holding precinct conven-
tons for the election of delegates
TO the state convention at San An
tonic on August 8. The socialists
also were holding precinct conven-
tions.
But this is Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22
UNsHAKEN TESTIMONY
But this is Texas.

Time is the test OF truth. And
Doan's Kidney pills have stood the
test in Waxahachie. No Waxahachie
residents who suffer bgchache. or
annoying urinary ills can remain un-
convinced by this twice-told testi-
mony
j. w. Harris, 116 Aldridge ST.,
Waxahachie says: Il had nearly all
the symptoms OF kidney disease.
couldn't control the kidney secre-
lions anf had to get up five or six
times at night to pass them. My
back ached almost constantly and
when STOPPING. everything seemed to
get black around me. Two boxes
of Doan's Kidney Pills relieved the
trouble"
Statement given in March 190s.)
On may 3. 1915, Mr.. Harris adj
ded "Colds sometimes disorder my
kidneys. but | can rely on Doan's
Kidney pills. procured from the Cur
lin Drug CO., 10 relieve me-"
soc at all dealers. FosterMil-
burn Co.. Mfgrs. Buffalo, N. y
(ady.)
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22

the individual chapters through a
unity of efforts.
Gus w. Thomasson was to speak
on "All About Epworth League
Headquarters" but could not come
with the party and this subject was
handled in a most interesting way
by Miss Jennie Viekery OF Grand
Prairie.
Miss Mary Capers talked interest
eddy about the African special and
told what the Epworth Leagues of
Texas and of the south were doing
in that field. The different confer
ences of Texas pledged more than
$4,000 for the work in the Congo.
and efforts will be made right
away to collect this money.
Miss Kate Summers gave an ex-
cellent talk on the Use of Our. Tai
ents.'
During the presentation OF this
program Miss Tomisine Hays gave
a vocal solo and Miss Florence
Whitehead favored the leaguers with
two short readings.
AT the conclusion of the program
brick cream and cake were served
on the church lawn by the local
leagusrs-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22

ed and made short talk regarding
he grounds and spring which he
nown owns. and to which he gave
free reign to all as a pleasure resort.
The first speaker on the program
vas Mark Smith OF Waxahachie
who spoke to the subject, THE Vol
pnteer Fireman" His address was
we'll received. he having many friends
and admirers in and arounl Midio-
THAN. and doing his subject ample
justice.
The next speaker was Ex-Governor
Q. B. Colquitt and was along the line
o. his speeches at other piares.
Music and dinner came next.
Music by the Waxahachie band sup
piemented by two ioea: boys, and
dinner by the good ladies' Of Mid
lothian and community. who know
SO well now To prepase it
After the noon y ,ur Hon Chas.
Fl. Morris. xho' had been brought
to the grounds by 4. w. Kent or
the Waxahachie Light, i'll company
with Tom Andrews. T. M. Holland
end T. F. Thompson, spoke in the
interest of his candidacy for Cover
nor. Mr.. Morris speech was receiv-
eG with great enthusiasm and If
this is any criterion by which to
judge he will certainly carry Midlo-
THAN.
The second day was opened by
g mastery speech by Hon. Barry
Miller of Dallas in the interest of
Chas. A. Culberson for United States
senator, this being followed by a
short talk by W. Gregory Hatcher.
also of Dallas, in the interest of r.
l.. Henry for the same office.
After dinner Hon. Dan. E. Garrett
OF Houston made strong defense
OF the Wilson administration and
also advanced his claims for re-elec-
ten to congress.
After this came the Mark Twain
of the west, Hon. r. w. Hall of
Amarillo. who performed the rare
difficult feat of keeping the large
crowd of men and women, boys and
girls quiet Except for laughter) for
something like an hour and a half.
This practically ended the pro-
gram, and the people visited the
various places of amusement for
the rest Of the afternoon.
A feature of The program. and
perhaps to many the most important
one, was an elaborate fireworks dis
play on Wednesday evening. begin
ming at O'Clock.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22
EPW0RTH LEAGUE COUNTY
UNION IS ORGANIZED

At an enthusiastic meeting of Ep-
worth Leaguers at the First Meth.
odist church Friday night county
union was organized. At this meet
ing it was decided to elect only a
president and secretary and to elect
the remainder of the officers at an
other meeting when it is hoped to
have greater number of county
leagues represented The first Of
ficers chosen were Talmage Newton
as president and John NJ Harris as
secretary. These two local leaguers
have been quite active in the organ
ization of the county union. Only
two or three county chapters were
represented in this meeting.
An interesting feature of Friday
evenings meeting was the visit of
about forty-eight members of the
Dallas union. Every Methodist
church in Dallas has chapter and
for several years these chapters have
been banded together in union.
The visitors proffered their assist
ance in the organization of coun-
" union, and number of them
gave helpful and instructive talks
along that line.
The visitors were given hearty
welcome by Rev. w. b. Andrews,
pastor of the First church. John
NJ. Harris presided until the program
was turned over TO the Dallas union.
Ross Golden. president of the Dallas
union, had charge of the program.
Mr.. Golden responded TO the ad-
dres of welcome and said it was a
pleasure for the Dallas leaguers TO
meet with the Waxahaehie chapter.
and to assist in any way possible in
effecting county union.
The first number on the program
was a talk on the benefits and adj
vantages of district organization by
Emmett Thurman. He explained in
detail the benefits TO be derived By
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22

Ian, 3s "a acres. WIN. Hawkins slir-
yey: consideration 1890.
J. D. Barnes to Oliver Spain. part
division 22, Ennis: consideration
s214.25.
w. II. Baxter ct al to J. ". Hill.
s0.29 acres !. w. Baker survey:
consideration $1.276.
J. r. Jordan e. ux to n. o. Dixon.
lots . and 10. block 90. Ferris:
consideration 1880.
w. H. Marcia To Owen March-
banks. lots 6. block 4. Midland adj
dition to Ennis; consideration 500.
Floyd w. Dunkerley to G. L. Max
wen. 10 acres OF Jas. Jackson sur
vcy; consideration $2,2S7.
r. L. Horton to H. F.. Tucker
part block 1s5. Ennis; consideration
$500.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22
THE BATTLE Of
BALLOTS IS ON
VOTERS OF TExAs ARE TODAY
FACING ONE OF THE LONG
EST HALIOTS IN YEARS.
COUNTING IS SLOW.
Because Of Length OF Ticket Returns
viii He Slow Coming in--Pri-
mary Marks Close Of ~
Heated Campaign.

AUSTIN. Texas. July 22.--Texas
democrats-and that means the
people"-today were ''primarying"
on everything from prohibition TO
dog warden, and from school bonds
to U. 8. senator
Today's voter probably faced more
linear yards of ballot than ever be
fore in his career. and he only has
from O'Clock this morning to z
o'clock tonight to figure 1t all out
What might be the principal Is
sue, IL any one but lawyer or a
professional politician understood Its
vagaries, would be the question of
submission" or statewide prohibit
ton. The way 1t works out. though.
the voter merely is deciding whether
the democratic nominee to the leg
islature shall decide at the next ses-
sion of the law-making body to put
statewide prohibition up to the peo-
Pile again to decide at q special cleo
ton. Beautifully simple.
In 1887 prohibition was defeated
by so many thousand that no one
ever had the heart to compute the
exact figures, or at least to commit
them to memory. Only five years
ago, however. the issue was defeated
by only 5000 in 100000 votes.
Texas has voting strength of 625.-
900 now and it is believed that
about two-thirds of this number will
be attracted to the polls today.
Five aspirants, in addition to the
Incumbent, are after "Uncle Char
ley Culbersons seat In the U. s.
senate. They are r. NJ. Campbell
of Anderson county. o. B. Colquitt
and John Davis of Dallas county.
and S. P. Brooks and r. l.. Henry
of McLennan county.
For congressman at large. Texas
two present Office holders with the
unique monickers--J. II. (Cyclone)
Davis and jeff. McLemore- are bat
Ting Daniel f. Garrett of Harris
county. Roger Byrne of Bastropl
county, II. L. Darwin of Delta coun-
ty, Rufus J. Lakeland of Tarrant
county, H. G.. Cooley of Dallas
county, S. C. Padelford OF Johnson
county and Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald
of Tarrant county.
The congressional candidates by
districts are:
First--Eugene Black of Clarks-
vile and Charles S. Todd of Texar-
kama.
Second-Martin Dies of Beaumnt
and c. w Howth of Beaumont.
Third-James Young of Kaufman.
Fourth-Sam Rayburn of Bon
ham, Andrew l.. Randell of Sher-
man. and Dr. T. w. Wiley of McKln-
ney.
Fifth-Hatton w. Summers of Dali
las
Sixth-Rufus Hardy of Corsicana
W. A. Bedford of Thornton, and
James L. Adams of Thorndale.
Seventh-A. w. Gregg of Pales-
tine, Lewis Fisher of Galveston, Jno.
w. Campbell of Galveston, and ].
Fred Cook of Groveton.
Eighth-Joe Eagle, r. l.. Bailey
and e. A. Calvin, all of Houston.
Njnfh-Gaorpa I Sehlaieher of
Cuero. A. B. Davidson of Cuero, J. J.
Mansfield of Columbus, and George
F. Burgess of Gonzales.
Tenth. p. Buchanan of Bren-
ham.
Elayenth-Iahn ID. Robinson of
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22
THE FIREMEh's PICNIC bT
MIDLOTHIAN GREAT SUCCESS

MIDLOTHIAN, Texas. July "a
The two days program or the fire.
mep's picnic was carried out as per
schedule with two notable excep-
lions. the absence OF James e. Fer
Suson and J. w. Bailey.
W. w. Major was general master
os ceremonies and as such intro
duced G.. W. Newton, mayor. who
briefly welcomed the people. \
Prof. Coghlan was next introduc-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22
COUNTY commissioners
FAVOR MORRIS FOR GOVERNOR

The Ellis county commissioners
had little to do Friday other than
to approve a few accounts and au-
thorize the auditor to pay the same.
Not a single order was entered dur
Ing the meeting.
II developed in conversation with
newspaper man than the county
commissioners we're unanimously in
favor OF Charles Fl Morris election.
A straw vote was taken and every
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22

commissioner and even the county
Judge expressed himself in favor OF
the tax payers candidate. Commits
sioner Delk expressed the opinion
that a very few OF the county boards
OF Texas would vote for Ferguson
because they, above all others, had
taken notice or the rapidly increas-
ing tax rate.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22

subjects Of water baptism. This Sc
rles will extend over several week
and will be confined 70 the evening
hour Let no member miss Aesrs
mon OF the series. The public
most cordially invited to hear al
these sermons.
Sunday school at $40 a. m. and
Epworth league at 7;15 p. IN.
The men are invited to come TO
church without their coats.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22
Back From Medina Dam.

G. W. Callens and wife, |. w.
Couch and family and r. W. Couch
and family have returned from Me-
dina dam and other points in South
west Texas. They all report most
enjoyable outing. San Antonio, they
say. is on boom. and the day they
~crs there an election was being
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22

Rev. W. -. Andrews will preach
at IL a. m. and 8:15 p. nj. For the
instruction of his members the pastor
viii begin Sunday night series OF
sermons upon the design. mode and
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22
Negro Gets Five Years.

The jury In the James Thomas
manslaughtcr case. on Friday after
noon. returned verdict against the
negro fixing his punishment at Ave
years in state prison. Thomas was
charged with killing his brother on
the Kirby Atwood farm in the east
end OF the county.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-22
Attending the state Encampuens

J. r. Ragsdale, A. J. Burks, Is
A. pilkington. Charlie Stead and
Neil Mcdonald left this afternoon
in Mr.. Ragsdaie's auto for Wichita
Falls 10 attend the state encamp-
OF the w O. w. The uniform rank
OF the order OF this city. about TWEEN
q in number. also left today for
the encampment. Col. Ragsdale
will have charge OF the 100.h Regi-
ment. composed of Ellis and Ma
varro counties.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-02
LANTERN HILL SELECTED
 FOR COLLEGE GIRLS CAMP About 40 to Spend Vacation Near the AIonzo Main Piace-Three Buildings Erected.
Especial to me BulIetin..)

Especial to The Bulletin.)
 Old Mystic, June 1.-Iantern Hill, situated about five miles from the vil- Iage of Old Mystic, has been chos- en by about 40 college girls for their place of outing for the summer va cation. The spot selected for this colony is near the large pond situated not far from the residence of Alonzo Main.
 MT. Main is making preparations for the advent of the visitors and has erected there buildings for their oc- cupancy and use. One is for the liv- ing quarters another for. the mess house. and the third for storage. He has also built a large float for swim ming purposes.
 Poles are being cut, and will soon be set and wires will be strung to give telephone connections. Lantern Hill and it's wild moutainousi scenery is an ideal spot for tourists, and in the past years has attracted many visitors, but this venture of the col lege girls will make it the attraction this summer.
 In the past few years there has been talk of an electric road to Lantern Hill to run through Old Mystic. Now that there is an extension from Mys- tic to Old Mystic only four mile in- teryene between the latter village and the Norwich and Westerly line, and Q track to cover the short distancs would make the Hill and surroundint country popular summer resort.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-02


 the American Woman Suffrage Asso- citation, asked Frank H, Hitchcock to telegraph Justice Hughes and obtain his views on national woman suffrage. MT. Hitchcock declined and explained that he would not undertake to ob- tain the views of MT. Hughes on political question at this time. Mrs. Funk said she might telegraph MT. Hughes on her own responsibility.
 State Chairman Charles A. Rawson of Iowa, in charge of the campaign headquarters of Senator Albert B. Cummins, gave out statement claim ing 106 votes for Cummins on the first ballot.
 Bitterness Between Roosevelt and
 Hughes.
 ''we believe that the fight between Roosevelt and Hughes, which is grow it inexpedient for party success to nominate either,'' said Mir. Rawson. sIn that event we think the conVes- ton will turn to Cummins as a man who can unite all factions and win"
 What Root Men Claim.
 A statement issued by the Root headquarters claims a majority of the New York delegation for Elihu Root on the first ballot James R. Shef- field, George R. Sheldon and J. Sloat Fassett, delegates from New York and Cornelius N Bliss, an alternate from the same state, were visitors at the Root headquarters.
 MT Bliss said 'The business men of New York are for. MT. Root They believe he is the man to handle the big questions which are coming uT 1 during the next four years and whicf win vitally affect all business. MT
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-02
. TIE FEAST OF WEEKS
Jewish Penteeost Will be Observed
 Next "Wednesday.

The Jewish Pentecost or Feast of Weeks (Shebuoth) will be celebrated on the 7th of June. It's name is de- rived from the fact that it is cele- day of Passover All the biblical in functions as to fke manner in which the Feast v-a . iae observed indi- cate tho agrieultu-
 in character. It was in reality a with the barley harvest during the Passover to the wheat harvest at the beginning of the summer. The cere- monial offerings prescribed were in keeping with the God-given gifts of the soil that had been gathered.
 In post biblical times this feast was
 observed as the anniversary of the
 birth of Judaism with the promulga-
 tion of the divine law at Sinai On this Day of the Giving of the Law 2 as it was called by the rabbis. the Ten Commandments constitute part f the Scripture readings in the Syna-
 gogue. It is this historical aspect of the feast that has been emphasized in the on-agricultural life, which the
 Jews were compelled to live for cen- turies
 When the reform synagogue intro
 duced the rite of confirmation for the
 Jewish youth, the Pentecost. by virtue of it's traditional association with the ancient revelation, was the day most naturally selected for charging the young boys and girls through an inn ] pressive public ceremony, with the
 meaning of the Jewish faith and with the duty of leading a high and relig- ious and moral life.
 The agricultural side of the feast l however, was not lost sight of, in that | it was customary to decorate home and synagogue with plants and fiow- CTS in season. In addition to a por- tion from the Pentateuch the charm I ing story of Ruth was prescribed in the synagogue because the idpllic scene of harvesting which 1t contains was in keeping with the celebration of the harvest feast Those observ- I ing customs that originated in post biblical times add a second day tc that enjoined in the Bible.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-02
TW0 HUSBANDS WANT DIVORCES|
Frank Miner of Croton and Leroy Smith of East Lyme Filed Papers in Superior Court Office on Thursday-Ida A Ward of GrotOn Petitions on Grounds Of IntOEsrabls Cruelty.

Frank Miner Of croton has peti- toned the superior court for a di- vorce from Elizabeth Judd Miner, alias Lizzie Miner Of Grsenport, Long Island. The couple wers married May 12. 1908, The complaint alleges that on May s, ls1a. the defendant was sentenced by the superior court for one year in the New London county jail for q statutory ofrense.
 Charges Intolerahle Cruelty.
 Ida A. Ward Of Groton has peti- tioned the superior court asking a divorce from James A. Ward of Gro- ton on the grounds of intolerable cruelty. Her maiden name was Ida A. Hanover and she was united in marriage with James A. Ward Aug. S1, 1900 The plaintiff claims a di- vorce. aiimony and asks that she be allowed to resume her maiden name. The papers are returnable the first Tuesday of June.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-02
THREE INVENTORS iN
 THIS PART or STATE
Fiaursd in ThIs Wesk's passnt Liss- Two from New London and One from stoninuton.

The list of patents issued to Con- nectieSlt inventors. reported by Frank H Allen follows: Donald R. Battles New London, torpedo launching appa- ratus; Claude B. Clarlson. Bridgeport, combined valve reseatfng tool; William H. Buell., New Haven, .prfming charge; George B. Carroll, Hartford, check valve mechanisms Henry B. Cooley, Kensington, dispensing device; Soio- mon M. Cutter. Hartford, manufacture of horse nails; Julian A. Giles, Derby, sash fastener. Hubert M Griest, New Haven, portable electric lamp; George w. Heath. Stonington, wreck indicat- ing device; Franklin Isham. New London, internal combustion engine; Walter B. Lashar, Bridgeport. folding extension head lifting device; Ernest LipferI, Meriden, combination ash, match and cigarette holder; John IN. Reynolds. Greenwich, switch stopping mechanism; Charles M Richardson, Bantam, flying machine; Robert N. Bassett, Shelton, buckle; Ira H. Spen- ser. Hartford. air pump; Henry N. Whittlesey, Greenwich. vaporfzing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-02
BUILDING REFEcToRY
 AT HARVARD QUARTERS.
Improvements at Charles H. Browns Gales Ferry Estate in Preparation For Race Week.
0special to The Bu1letin. !


 Gales Ferry, June 1.-,Ndr and Mrs. A. F. Darlington of Cambridge, Mass, with helpers have arrived and are putting the several cottages at the Charles H. Brown place and the Har- yard quarters at Red Top in condi- tion for the occupancy of the Harvard rowing squad, who are to arrive from Cambridge Monday afternoon, June 5. Just south of Seven Gables, on the Charles H. Brown place. which is used for the dining room for the entire ing erected for use as a dining room for coaches, doctors and managers. A portable house is being put up, or the bluff at Red Top. overlooking the Harvard boat house, and floats, foI Robert A. Herrick. managing coach for his personal use. The floats arG heinz put down and everything will bt in order by the date fixed for the oars. mems arrival.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-02
clain1s Husband Deserted lIsr.

StAttue fI1apAno 1eSerkoo Ter
 William D. Treat of New London has been sued by Sadie Clapp Treat of Hast Lyme for q divorce on the grounds of assertion They were married March 2. 1889, and June 20. 1912, he deserted her. She asks a di- vorce and also asks that her name be changed to Sadie CIapp
 East Lyme Woman Petitions.
 LeRoy L Smith of East Lyme has filed papers in the superior court of flee asking a divorce from Gertrude c. smith, formerly of East Lyme now of Charleston N. H. The ground on which the divorce is claimed is sta- tutory cffense. The couple were mar ried Sept. 26. 1907.
 Sued for Breach of Promise.
 Josephine Domonofslxy of New Lon- don has brought suit against Brones- law Voznock of New London claiming damages of $2.00O for breaoh of prom ise.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-02

Manchester.-sand is becoming a valuable thing in Manchester. The sand that is to be used in laying the new concrete road on North Main street is secured in the pit on Twin Hills, put up in bags and then cart ed to North Main street, a distance of two or three miles.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-02
cRoToN MAN DEFENDANT
 IN CIVIL ACTION
Amelia r. Mitchell Sues for Recover,
 on Note.

Amelia T. Mitchell of Groton has brought action against Frank D. Grif- fin of Brooklyn, N. Y, for recovery on a note The note is dated Feb. 8, 1912. and calls for $875 on demand To se- cure the note Mr. Graffiin mor4gaged a parcel Of land in Groton, and the plaintiff asks foreclosure and posses- sion of the land.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-02
PAPERS IN BIG
 DAMAGE SUIT FILED.
Elizabeth Ellis Brings Action for Per- sonaI Injuries in Auto Accident.

Papers in the s10,O0O damage suit brought against Horace H. Main and Phoebe Main of Ledyard by Elizabeth Ellis of Groton were filed in the su- perior court office on Thursday. May 19, 1916, the plaintiff was boarding a car in Mystic when she was struck and knocked down by an automobile owned by the defendants and driven by their son, Horace Main. The com plaint alleges that Horace Main was inexperienced under the age of IS years. and not licensed operator. The plaintiff was severely injured as the result of the accident.
 And if the wife is untidy the hus- band may try to get united.