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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05
Rogers Hotel Arrivals.

John c. Wood. Dallas; o. H
George, City: Lee Garrett. Dallas;
r. F. Cook, New York; Chas. LIGHT
man, New York; w. j. Gardner, ST
Louis; Tom Gibson. Corsicana; o. f.
Lellard. Bowie: F. j. Yingling. Dali
las o. d. Preston. Dallas: T. c.
Lovett. Chicago; Mrs. c. o. Goodlin,
Dallas; G. NJ, Kaufman. Dallas; VIM.
Harvey, Dallas; Frank Herrin, Dali
las; +. Nj. Abbott, Dallas; VIII A.
Perkins, Hires; Lee Peyton. Dallas
b. II. Williams, Dallas; w S. Robin
son, Ennis: ]. f. Connally, Dallas;
y. w. Hardin, Chicago; ]. A. Taylor
New York: w. II. Dennis. Dallas;
w. H. Hudson, Houston: G. F. Ed
wards. Dallas: o. NJ. Reed. New
York: W. F. Burke. Dallas: F. b.
Scarff, New York; j. 5. Collins,
Dallas. ]. c. Olsen. A. 4 NJ College;
+. T. Buss. 81. Louis; +. H. Blod-
gett. Fort Worth; Robt. H. Rogers,
San Antonio: NJ Brady. Chicago;
Ed Fuller, Fort Worth; f. II. An
dcrson, Hills6oro, L. NJ. Johns. Fort
Worth; Eli Ing. Howard; Miss r..
Dooley. City; W. 4. Goodwin, Fort
North, 7. l. Pearce. Chicago; r. l..
ScAgaiiz. Dallas; = 81. Wright. pal-
las; c. C. Terry. St Louis. J. r.
Ford. Dallas, II. c. Ford. Fort Worth.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05
GRAND JURY EMPANELEO
AND GETS BUSY TO-DAY
IMMORTAL TWELVE WILL IN
QUIRE INTO VARIOUS VIO-
LATIONS OF THE LAW.
Bailiffs Are Chosen from ConStables
of the County and Arc Sworn In
Ready to Serve the
Grand Jury.

At 10 O'Clock this morning Judge
T. L. Hawkins empaneled the grand
/ jury for the deferred November
/ term OF district court and that body
is busy today getting organized for
/ the proper inquiry into violations
Of the laws. The grand jury is made
UP Of the following citizens: B. H.
Brewer. Ennis; W. H. Bentley, Crisp;
B. II. Stiles, Midlothian; A. C. Chap
man. Bardwell; G. L. Lyon. Red
Oak; c, H. kuykendall. Nash; H. n.
Peters, Waxahachie; l.. O.. Moore,
Midlothian; w. II. Grizzard, Waxa-
haehie; Pierce Ellis Italy; B. H.
Brindley, Maypearl; j. F.. Parker,
Milford. =.
In charging the jury the court was
not specific as to any particular vio-
lation of the law. but said the jury
was made up of men who knew what
constituted a. violation of the law be-
cause they knew the difference be-
tween right and wrong, which form
ed the basis for investigation of
Crime. His talk was largely about
the organization of the grand Jury
for effective work. saying much de-
pended upon the way the work was
started. He urged the grand Jurors
to inaugurate plan that would keep
tab on witnesses so it would be
known for what they were sum-
moned
Ii was II O'Clock when the grand
jury went TO their quarters to begin
their deliberations. c. II. Kuyken-
dali was named foreman.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

Z. twanty-foot arroyo and then 9
fire from the gasoline tank.
wreck occurred shortly before
night while McLaurin was n
ing home from Taylor. His
was not found until about
hours later.
Mcbride is a nephew OF the
McLaurin by marriage. Mel
was also the uncle of Pet b
worlds champion mlddle'
wrestler.
Sheriff Allen and County
ney Mankin refused to make
statement regarding the Ct
against the two boys early
and would not permit news
men to see them.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

Citizens National Bank OF Ennis
VS.. J. A. Alien; cause dismissed.
Mrs. N. Tankersley vs.. Fern Bent
Icy ct al: report OF receiver and sale
Of land TO A. NJ. Sims approved.
Francis Brignon VS.. Mrs. Lorena
Bay, partition. dismissed.
c. NJ. Jackson w. II. ]. Pipkin, in
junction; dismissed
salve & Keys vs.. State Exchange
bank. cause ordered from docket.~i
". A. johnson vs. 4. J Mullican.
trcpass TO try title; Mrs. PoteeS
GRANTED leave 70 intervene.
L. A. Stephenson VS.. j. $. Boren;
continued on application Of plaintiff.
This morning the appearance
docket was called and this afternoon
the court is busy with the divorce
docket.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05
Bible study Glass.

The Waxahachie Bible club met at
Sims library Friday afternoon, Dec.
! and a good number OF the members
were present. A very interesting
lesson was rendered. The next meet
ing will be Dec. Ia. Study five
Jesus in Galilee as Prophet-Healer''
continued All members are re-
quested to be present.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05
MURDER CHARGES F|LE0
FOLLOWING ACCIDENT
son AND NEPHEW OF MAN
WHOSE BODY WAS FOUND IN
DER CAR ARRESTED.
They Are Charged With the Murder
Of Frank McIaurin, Who Was
Killed in Auto Wreck Near
Taylor Last Week.

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Dec. s.
Calvin McLaurin. aged 16, and Harry
Mcbride, aged 81. are under arrest
here today on alleged charges of the
murder Of McLaurin's father, Frank
McLaurin, wealthy farmer who was
killed when his auto went into a
ditch near Taylor week ago Mon
day night.
McLaurin's charred body was found
under the wreck of the machine
which had plunged off bridge into
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

The board of directors of the sani-
|tarium met last night at Hotel Rog-
|ers TO discuss ways and means of con
Itinuing the campaign for funds with
which to erect new building. II
was decided TO continue the canvass
|os the town and make every possible
|effort 10 raise the required $50. o00
for this purpose. II is stated that al
ready something like 100000 is In
sight and it is believed that when
the town and county has been thor
oughly worked the full amount will
be secured. Each and every citizen
in the county wants to have part
in the erection of the new sanitarium
building.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05
Fire Commission Hearing

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. Oh
sentatives of fire insurance
panies operating in Texas are
uled to appear before the leAa
surance Commission today ana
cause for their petition to raise
in Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

| When the city council meets to-
might there will be several paving
lpetitious presented for consideration
and it is very probable that the coun-
Gil will authorize the paving of two
or three additional streets. College
street citizens and those along Mar
win avenue and University hope to
iget their streets paved. Rogers street
property owners and Royal street
property owners want the paving.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05
Meeting of Stewards.

The board of stewards of the Meth
odist church will have their first
meeting OF the year at the church
this evening at Z O'Clock. Chairman
kenner requests that all members be
present At this meeting plans for
the year are expected to be discussed
and arranged.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

Mrs. c. A. Chasteen left last night
for Arkansas where she will spend
few weeks visiting with relatives,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

AZ meeting of the Good Cheer
!committee nj o'clock yesterday it
was decided to call similar meet
ling this afternoon when the pastors
OF the city would be invited to join
with the citizens and perfect plans
for raising the money needed to
lspread Christmas cheer among the
poor OF the city on Christmas day.
THE proper spirit prevails but the
method of procedure is the topic of
discussion at these meetings.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

Flower gifts are always appre-
eiated and are appropriate to send
any one. Bird Forrest. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

REV. Henry Barton OF New Mexico
and Miss Hazel Holland OF waxa-
hachie viii be united IN marriage
fcmorrow evening AZ $40 at the
First Methodist church.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

For results. advertise in the Light
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

tohn Rippeys buggy was slight
~ damaged this morning in a coll
ision with an automobile driven by
a b. CASTOR at the Intersection of
jefferson street and Washington ave
nue. The street was wet and 0as-
tons car skidded into the buggy on
the turn.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

A very large number OF friends
and acquaintance attended the fun
erai of Mrs NJ A. Stephenson at the
family residence at Ray Monday af-
|terncon az ! o'clock. and practical
lly all OF those in attendance follow
ed the remains to the Waxahachie
cemetery where interment took place
shortly after 3 o'clock The bereav-
ed husband and children have the
heartfelt sympathy OF wide circle
OF friends and acquaintance.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

Secretary Carl +. Sehuster of the
Chamber of Commerce has already
begun on the business survey of the
city of Waxahachie. mention OF which
was made recently. 1t is his purpose
to cooperate in movement TO make
a complete business survey of the
leading cities Of the nation toascer-
tain the real business conditions as
compared with conditions of last
year
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

Clay Mccormick Ia reported as
very low with typhoid fever at th,
local sanitarium. He has been a.
deaths door throughout last night
and today. The case is described a.
one OF the seyerest kind
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

For feed and fuel phone Brod
cad 4 Kennedy. Old phone IS. I
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

Carroll Todd Is reported much bet.
ter today following a very severe
spell with pneumonia
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05
LOCALS.

Xmas Perfume At curtin 3.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-05

Citizens NatIonaI Bunk OF En-
We ]. A. AlIen. cause dismissed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11

P. Kirk, w. Seymour Lacy, c. J.Lake, Walter B. Lashar, Henry Lee, Norman Leeds, Benjamin B. Lewis, A. B. Mac donald, William T, Macfarlane, Pat rick IF. Mcguire, James A Marr, AM. Marsh, c. D. s. Miller, Guy P. Miller, ohn w. Moore, Neil M. Muirhead, w. W. Naramore, Edward K. Nicholson, Edward P. Nobbs, w. H. O'TIara, s. C. Parker, Dr. D. C. Patterson, $. H. Patterson, J. l.. Peabody, M. A. Pol lack, John S. Pullman, Rev. John MacLaren Richardson, Frederick Rhodes, J. U. Sammis, Bernard Setzer, Rev. Stephen Fish Sherman, Jr., pr. Dorland Smith, Henry B. Stoddard, Sanford Stoddard, Harry R. Steager, Wayne Swartz, l.. T. Warner, T. B. Warren, Howard Wheale, D. Falrchlld Wheeler, J. H. Whitcomb and George H. Zink, Jr.
 The law provides that 60 per cent. of al the registered electorate must vote at 9 special election else the elec- tion will be invalid. It does not re- uuire an affirmative vote of 60 per cent in favor of the charter to adopt it. The majority of such 60 per cent. will suffice for that, but if the elec- tion, as an election, is to nave any force and effect, the total vote cast must be 60 per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
COMMISSION GOVT, LEAGUE NAMES 100
 TO WORK NOV. 27
William T. Hincks Chairman of Big Committee For
 Election Job.

The Commission Government league has announced the names of g. com mittee of 100, with whom as a nu- c1eus, the Commission Government union will be formed. The object of the union is to work in the inter- ests of commission government, Nov. 25, when the special election will be held. William T. Hincks is chairman of the committee. The names follow: Moves filling, Percy P. Anderson, Rev. c. w. Areson, Thomas Arnold, Henry Atwater, c. A. Baldwin, John w. Banks, Percy J. Bartram, E. w. Bas- sick, Rev. Gerald H. Beard, Sidney K. Becker F. N. Benham, H. A. Bishop, William B.Boardman, J.LeRoy Brown, D. B. Bullard, E. F. Bullard, IT,, J. W. C. Bullard, $. H. Bullard, A. W. Bur ritt, Frank V.Burton, Edward B. Cald- we'll, IT,, A. H. Garfield, R. w. Cogs- we'll, J. H. Coughlin, George E.Craw- ford, L. B. Curtis, Charles D. Davis, David S. Day, Harry H. DeLoss, c. l.. Dennis, H. H. Edge, Dr. Thomas L. Ellis, Charles Ferry, Dr. Alfred c. Zones, Carl Foster, Henry c. Fresh
 our, John H. Flood, G. c. Gerrish, R. A. Gibney, Dr. Charles c. Godfrey, E. L. Graves, William J. Grippin, H. H. Hamilton, E. w. Harral. William H. Harty, John M. Hawley, Samuel M. Hawley, James w. Horton, Alexander Howell, Harvey Hubbell, F. D. Ives, E. A. Jennings, Edward J. Joy, J. G. .KinGsburX. F. J. Kingsbury, William
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
"THE DARK HORSE"

The first use of the phrase, "a dark horse," has been traced to a turf oracle of Tennessee named Judge Mo- Minamee. In the long ago when "hoss racin'" was one of the principal occu- pations of Tennesseeans man named Sam Flynn owned a black stallion named Dusky Pete. He was not a likely hoss' in appearance, but he could travel at a rate that put most of the animals pitted against him to scorn. It was Hymns custom to ride this horse into a town where a race meeting was being held, and. enter him in a race. Dusky Pete didn't look very good, and Flynn could always get goodly number of bets down at ex- cellent odds. Seldom did Pete fail to "romp home" far ahead of the local favorites, to the enrichment of his owner. One day Judge McMinamee was appointed a judge at race meet, and among the entries he observed Flynn's plug. "Gentlemen,' he said, there's a dark horse in this race that will make ye sick" After that it be- came a saying in Tennessee and other parts of the South, Look out for the dark horse."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
WILSON FREE TO SERVE

RESIDENT WILSON is the choice of the people, He owes
 ms election to no political clique, to special group to no privileged interest Wall street him. The great poltcal machines of America only lukewarm for him. me foreign sympathzers mostly against him. Only pl rany of the American people him. and they were enough.
 The president is the first Democrat time of An drew Jackson to succeed himself He plurality of more than 4OoOO lie is the second choice of nine of small party who usually things more radical than the country is prepared to accept
 It IS the duty of the president to the which he was engaged Let there be special gress Let the work of getting rid of the electoral college be- gn This is dangerously undemocratc body to be with the function of choosing Democratic president people, It is hopeessly useless aand of Sweep the electoral college Let the president be chosen by vote of the people, without regard to state boundaries
 The use of money should be investigated and or enormous sums discouraged. Each community self supporting with regard to it's election expenses living in other states must be stopped from the practice ing money into Connecticut other close states
 The things for which money be expended the amount that can be expended, and must be strictly limited
 Let us have elections in which the weight of pub lie opinion threatened by the impact of millions money
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
THE COMMISSION CHARTER

ELECTION is ove and the important business of the nation is in the hands of those who will how to deal with things But Bridgeport still has settle commission charter matter which will settled is settled right
 For four Bridgeport has considered the form of government the commission form which generally adopted throughout the United States to the ordinary advantage of the communities applying the system
 The question should have been the regular election but the politicians have delayed the matter that less than sixty cent the voters would polls
 This method of determining question is very unusual in the United States 1t is the device the politicians the adoption of measures they do not like
 Tuesday the people elected governors States senator's and President of the United States it by majority of those voting
 There good reason, principle tons requirement of any other nature for the adoption charter The sixty cent requirement is merely unfair attempt to beat the charter unfairly
 The patriotism and the civic the citizens of Bridgeport trial They should to the polls their bers, and vote
 of them be voted when there issue but single This will be most unusual accomplishment The credit and the glory for Bridgeport the result tained
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
A CENSOR OF GENIUS

It is probable that few men in the worlds history have read as many manuscripts of great writers as Henry Mills Alden, for nearly half century the editor of Harper's Magazine. Mark Twain, William Dean Howells, Sir Gilbert Parker, Justin Mccarthy, Willie Collins, Margaret Doland, Owen Mister and a host of other notables have sought the favor of this censor of genius, and have felt a thrill of pleasure when his Judgement was favorable.
 Descended from John Alden, a Pilgrim Father" Henry Mills Alden was born just four-score years ago to- day, Nov. II, 1886, at Mount Tabor, near Danby, Vt. He graduated from Williams College in 1857 and from Andover Theological Seminary three about entering the ministry, and nev- CT took orders. He entered the ser vice of the house of Harper in 1863, first as assistant to Dr. Alfred Hudson Guernsey, then editor of Harper's read all the proofs, and the thousands on which he has passed Judgement was a short story with a Hove theme,'' written by Louise Chandler Moulton. The young reader passed favorable Judgement on the manuscript, and this was sustained by Dr. Guernsey. Soon after he began his connection with the publishing house he was appointed managing editor of Harper's Weekly. He held that position until 1869, when he suc- ceeded Dr. Guernsey as editor of Harper's Magazine.
 In his young manhood, before he had attained editorial dignities and was a school teacher in New York who occasionally contributed magazine articles to the Atlantic Monthly and other publications, MT. Alden attract ed the attention of James T. Fields, and through him had the pleasure of meeting and conversing with Elmer son, Hawthorne, and other New Eng land literary celebrities.
 During his early years as editor of MT. Alden had no readers or other editorial assistants, reading all the manuscripts submitted to the read all the profs, and carried on, without any aid from a large correspondence with authors all over the world. He has been guide, counsellor and friend to scores of men and women just in literature, and many of these have become famous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
U. s. RAILROAD INQUIRY WILL
 OPEN NOV. 20
Joint Committee to Hear Shippers, Bankers and
 Economists.

Washington, Nov. 11-Inquiry into the problems of railroad regulation will be begun here Nov. 20 by the joint congressional committee named for that purpose when it is expected rep resentatives of every interest affected will be heard. Chairman Newlands, of the committee, already has accept ances to appear from prominent ship pers, bankers and railroad presidents, as we'll as a number of leading econo- mists.
 In addition, representatives will ap- pear for the four railroad brother hoods, the express, telegraph and tele- phone companies, the New York Paper = Pulp Traffic Association, the Na- tiona1 Association of Manufacturers of Medical Products, the National As- sociation of Railway Commissioners, the New York Chamber of Commerce of the United States, the Farmers Co., operative Association, and other or ganizations.
 It is understood that the program of legislation that the railroads will ask includes:
 Placing in the hands of a federal body entire control of the rails and practices of interstate carriers, ex- cept purely local matters.
 Reorganization of the interstate commission.
 Delegation of the preparation and prosecution of the cases against the railroads to some other agency of the than the interstate com merce commission.
 Empowering of the interstate com merce commission to prescribe mini mum as we'll as maximum rates.
 It is said also that the roads will recommend that the commission be specifically authorized to take into ac- count in rate. regulation the effect of rates upon total earnings in the light of expenses and, therefore, the effect of it's decisions upon the credit of the carriers to the end that adequate transportation facilities may be as- sured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
WIN IN
 SUIT FOR DAMAGES

Damages of $444.s7 and costs have been awarded to A. Vignola & Sons, of Harrison, N. Y., who brought suit in the common pleas court against Nathaniel T. Guernsey, prominent Greenwich resident. The decision was given by Acting Judge Wilder. The plaintiffs claimed they furnish ed materials and labor for the erection of a building in Greenwich. It was agreed that they should receive $2,- 250 but they allege only $1. 1.471.76 was paid. Guernsey said the c-1rge was excessive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
SEPARATED FROM
 CHILD, INv0KES HELP OF COURTS
Bridgeport Woman Asks Habeas Corpus Proceed
 ings Against Husband

Alleging that she has been unable to see her child for three months Ida J. Marshall of this city has brought ha- beas corpus proceedings against George H. Marshall of this city. She declares that since she and her hus- band separated he has prevented her from seeing George r. Marshall, Jr., aged two years. Mrs. Marshall asks that Marshall be summoned into court and bring with him the child.
 The writ will be heard next Friday in the superior court before Judgo Gager.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
THE EFFECT OF MONEY
VX| HAT IS THE effect of money national election? vv must be very great. This morning of the

NY HAT IS THE effect of money national election? Il w must be very great. This morning of the papers contain very striking statements, like this
 sis man ma prominent Republicans
 Kansas-rock-bound Republican 
 T was never yer more amazed in & my who political than n my first trip West asked the Republican there what Nothing whatever Kansas for Hughes van was the answer need not send speaker or any one Committee Again I Repubncans wished night figures showed that Hughes Hugh Hughes"
 The loss of Ohio a
  1908 Naaon Chairman Frank H. tchcock who running President Tas campaign compelled to throw out the local ldyron United States distributed States
 Thenwe canno
 
 afford Louisville, appropriated sso ooo for Kentucky in win without Ohio" was the McEnv and Taft went for Wilson hv nearly so eSo 1r
 
 been elected by states that heavily Republican That these states relied upon by Republican managers little or money put into them That the voters thus left unnf- enced cast an overwhelming ballot for MT. Wilson In the great industrial states and especially the great cities where there for Wilson landslide appear Nor this failure the There cities in which representation stronger circles than years before.
 The conclusion almost unavoidable that Republican
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
SUES FOR DIVORCE.

Elizabeth J. Bell of this city has brought divorce proceedings against Andrew Bell of this city. ~Desertion June 8, 1913, is alleged. The couple were married December 12, 1910, Mrs. Bells maiden name having been Elizabeth Johnston. The wife asks for the custody of two minor chil- dren.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Judge A. B. Beers will address the members of the Mary Silliman chap ter, D. A. R., at their regular meet ing Monday afternoon in the chapter rooms on Broad street. Mrs. Charles H. Armstrong will read a report of the state meeting last Thursday in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11

The steam yacht Alberta, which is to carry party of scientists, headed by Dr. Alexander Hamilton Rice, up the Amazon river, sailed from New port, R. l., for New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
WILSON'S ESTIMATED PLURALITY 335,37I


 
  should be vote was foiow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11

Exports from Philadelphia in Octo- Der exceeded $25,O0O,0O0 in value, an increase of 100000 over the cor responding period last year.