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The Dally I Ight H D. BCMOS. ι W. 1. Btni. ' PropriHOM C. W. Κκκτ. S ■ l*aMI*b«d ev»rj til exctpt dumliy bj- the Lm> ht Publishing t ompany Out W KilS r, H ι-Ιηβίϊ Manager W. A. UWXBT. Oi'i Kdi;oi Entered in the Waxai.acbie powof Ice as matter of the s-c«»nd cla-« Advertising rates may be obtained by making application a: the bueim.. •Act Office of publication, at llô ana 117 College street. One montB _ · 6C Six month·, In adv*nee„ 2.75 One year, in advance 5.0C TELEPHONE NUMBER . . . 143 ANNOUNCE M ENTS. COUNIY TICKET For Repr. ëeut-t'ivr : Joe Κ. Gibbons J ΛΙ. ALDERDICE For District Clerk: AMzi-netcrrffftiir Tom Bi RUEaoN 4V. S. Kemble For Cutmty Judjje: * Lee Hawkins J. Τ. fiPBNCBR Τ. Β Williams For Connty Clerk: Roffi HENDRlfcÇ*. · ΐ C. M. Banner i Η. E. Pickett For Ccunty Attorney:] John 'V, '"KfKi For Sheriff: · > Brice West J P. Minnick For Cottfiy Thx a sweesor : Ike Eason J. Β Overall John McElroy fi. D Rosser vv. W. Alexander P. P. Smith (,re eiec>iot) Ed Lowe For Tax. Col!f ctor: Billie Bratcher For Oour.ty Saperln'.f ndtut Public Iu etract oc: E. D. Criddle For Jusiife t'f-ace, Pr ciiict X >. 1: O.O. PlEREON Ε Ρ * VDEHSON, .lR H. „>]. KHODtTS For Const *b'f> Proeinet No. 1: II A. Cooper J AS P. MAYTirr.D vOITT TICKET for v.'it.s A turkey.' Ο. Η. Chapman Foi Of A*sf-c*or *nfl Cwllector: LI N'T SPALDING For Οi'ν rre-'HiiT'T: Lo is L Shackelford For 1 Tit y iWrf^arj : CiEORtjE ^ ALKER For City Mars· a : Tom Dixon It seems to be the intention of the j republican leaders in congrees to clea; up the legislative calendar so as to bring the present session to a close about the. first of June. ——- - · * Senator Elkins has been convert ed to the ship subsidy bill. He was one of the strongest opponents of the measure at the last session of congress, but now he says he sees the question in a different light. A scandal in the navy department ueeon-J only in interest to the Schley Samp.-on controversy is likely to jgrov. . ut of the court martialing of Major !.. W. Ί\ Waller and Lieu tenant J. H. A. Day of the marine rorps. In their anxiety to prevent the in troduction of. amendments of any kind to the war revenue repeal bill the house succeeded in passing a measure which is so defective that it will need complete and extensive repairs before it will be in shape to jço to tlie statute books. The indications are that a large number of (Jiles «ourtClans will at tend the Confederate Reunion in Dalit··· next month. The fare will be about fifteen dollars, and while Dallas ha* promised lree entertain ment there i- a movement on foot amonf; the Giles c«nnty bivouacs t< charter two sleeping cars that thej may be sure of good quarters.— 45il< s County Record. The veterans froirl Giles county may rest assured that they will b< cared for while attending the re nnion. Tl <· railread* entering I>al las I) ave kindly consented to pari cars for 11:^ accommodation of tin visitors. Commissioners Court. Λ special session of the count; commissioners court was held hen thi)s afternoon. ^ In the generul rasiness it was or clered that $::ου be transferred iron the general fund to the road am bridge sinking' fund to pay out an< cancel three bonds. The three trustees of each schoo district were appointed as presiding officers to hold the school trusteei election on April 5. A special election for the levy ο η school tax in the Auburn schoo district was ordered. The electioi will I t· held April 12. J. P. Cleunch presiding officer. The boundary line between com missioners' precincts Nos. 1 and ί was changed so as to follow tlx Central railway from Boyce to Gar rett and the Midland from Garret fO the Kaufman eouuty line. : ♦ ACROSTIC Λ Λ Λ ' ♦ The Dr^e&m ♦ X Oh, 'twas the glorious Sabbath day, and worn with thought and care, Forward I pressed, with happy friends who sought tht* house of pçayer. My heart Was glad, when thus I ^eft the World's bewildering road, ♦ Rejoicing as I went with those who went to worship Ood. » Soon entering,—the rector rose,-^and then the multitude X Arose, in adoration, and in the temple stood. ♦ Met youth, and age, and rich, and poor, all standing side by side, And prayed to Him, by wnom our wants are bounteously supplied. Now knelt to Him whose throne's oij high and yet who stoops to dwell Down here with tho%e, who seek Hi# f^ce, in lowliest hut or cell,— And H# whose glorh s far eitenfl beyond the ample sky. J By Him who marks the sparrow's fall, and hears the ravens cry! Ψ As prayer was ended, and the hum of happy Voices roe»— Φ 1 thought we had forgotten there, our eares, and tears, and woes,— ♦ Renewed by faith and heavenly hope, our hearts were freely given, ♦ Devoutly each in rapture cried, "This is the gate of Heaven!" ♦ When lo! a radiant form approached, with eyes o$ ardent Cove, J A messenger she seemed of grace from the bright realms above; ♦ Theh in a low melodious voice, she breathed into my ear 4 " 'Saw'st thou my glorious holy Son, ejnce thou hast entered % here?" / j "Oh no," I cried, "jrho is thy Son!'J And then she took my hand, ♦ "Now come with aie," her words bespoke persuasion and com» X mand. .jf We went into the midst, and tliere the whole assembly stood All rapt in awe, gazing on One, whose robes were tinged with blood. " Xalted He, at God's right hand, at whose auspicious birth" "All angels sang, glory to God, and peace throughout the earth." ' Here is my Son, whom God hath called to sit on Zion's throne," "And who once died on Calvary, deserted and alone!" Christ my dear Son, whom God hath raised triumphant from thy grace— He comes to you with grace and truth, not to destroy, but save, Instinctive shall all nature bloom beneath his gentle reign, Eden's so long-lost joy and peace shall visit earth airain!" MEETING OF SOCIAL CLUBS Little Miss Harlan Miller Enter tains with a Birthday Party. Yesterday afternoon at the home! of her father, J. Houston Miller, 011 i West Main street, Little Miss Har-, lan Miller received a numlw of her' little friends to a birthday party. It was tlie· sixth anniversary of this little iair maid with bright expres sion and ■ eyes, and lovely earls, with a possession of unusual bright intellect and wit. AJany presents were brought, many best wishes ex tended for returns of this happy an niversary. Singing, recitation», in strumental music, cake-walks and games were the pastimes of the fleeting hours, and the refresh ments, of which any quantity were to be had, were highly enjoyed by the lads and lassies. The Twentieth Century Club was charmingly entertained yesterday j afternoon by Mrs. T. M. Kockett at j her home on College street. Missj Minnie Sims acted as teacher and | the lesson was a thoroughly inter- ! esting one. Mrs. Leonard Kep-j linger won the prize and was given a very pretty hand-made handker chief. Miss Louise Skillern was hostess yesterday fafternoon to the XIV Club at her home on West Franklin street. Beside the club members a numbei of outside guests were pres ent. Six games of whist were played with vigor and interest, and the club prize, a silver paper knife, was won by Mrs. Brownlee Fer guson. A course of dainty refresh ments was served which was highly •nijoyed by all present. There is no ecotiomy in buying1 a pair of cheap glasses, because they are poorly fitted and you will soon have to discard them any way, why not come to us first and get better glasses and have them properly ad justed. Our optical department can not bo surpassed in Texas and we guarantee a lit. Ross Jewelry Co., graduated opticians. The Power of Print. A newspaper whose columns over flow with ads of business men has more influence in attracting atten tion to and building up a city or town than any other agency that . can be employed. Capital and laboi will locate where there is an'enter prising community. No power on earth is so strong to build up a town ' as a newspaper well patronized, and i its power should be appreciated ' Rev. T. DeW'itt Talmage. Working 24 Hours a Day. ι There's no rest for those tireless I little workers—Dr. King's New Lif Pills. Millions are always bus\ 1 curing Torpid Liver, Jaundice, Ril iotiness, ever and Ague. The} I banish Sick Headache, drive oui , Malaria. Never gripe or weaken, Small, taste nice, work wonders, 1 Try tliein. 25c at Herring-Spark* Drug Co. I CONSTIPATION is the foe #f health. It causes ba<J bowels, had breath, sallow com plexion, sluggish liver, overworked kidneys. DAXAKQLA, the great tonic laxative, euros constipation while toning up the system. Com bines a tonic and a laxative. TWO ' MEDICINES AT ONE PRICE 25c. All druggists. Send for fref sample to Laxakola Co.^,45 Vesey j st., Ν. Y. Prompt Attention to the Symptoms of Disease and the Little Ills of Life Will îSave Y (Hi Weeks & flonth* of Suffering. t Paine *s Celery Compound Will Quickly Banish Your Trou bles and Restore Pericct Health. ^Prompt care and attention »» the JUN? ills of life will often savevwks and month» of sutTerin^?. ti the cofflimon symptoms of rheumatism, neuvaUria, dyspepsia, kidney trou bles., and persistent headaches are attended to when first experienced, by us*· of on*or two bottles of Paine's Celery Compound, these l«-jrjn nine's of serious trouble» are banished. If you are out of sorts, have tired feel ings, disturbed sleep, defective di gestion, aches in hack or sid··, >iuir jrisli circulation, or poisoned blood, Patne's Celery Compound will give to all the functions of* the body a fresh supply of nerve fi»*>d, estab lish iiiR strength and permanent ν itfor Its use em-ours^res an abundant κιιρ plv of .pure, fresh bL<>»xi, without which there can be no health, hap piness or real life. Paine's Celery Compound is a matchless remedy in cases of enfeebled nerve κ and foul blood. The use of orw bottle is suf ficient to prove its value. Beware of worthless imitations sold by joidc dealers. See that the name PAINE'S Is on each wrapper mid bot t te. Diamond Dyes «ïôr* ΐ»« Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeless. Again a beautiful home scene has been marred by the advent of Death. There is a vacant chair at the fire side, a plate unturned at the table, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy and little Willie Fern miss the pa tient, smiling face of mother and grandmother, Mrs. Ε Π ζ a b e t li Wheeless. Old age and childhood possesses an Indescribable charm when combined as they were in this home, and the remembrance of il will remain un oasis on life's deserl road. Mrs. Wheeless had sufferer much In life, but as is ever the cast with a true christian she only be came gentles and sweeter, her life like a flower trampled and crushed sent forth its fragrance more freely She often expressed a wish to di< without a lingering illness, ant whet, the summons came "she laj down to pleasant dreams." Shi loved all nature and would nurse » struggling little flower as a font parent would care for her child Her friends, remembering this, cov ered her casket with her favorites carnations, roses, lilies and ferns It was a comfort to Mr. and Mrs Kennedy to have the sad .pleaeun of ministering to her and watchinj with touching devotion the lamp ο life go out on earth only to buri brightly through all eternity. Ε ν eryone loved Mrs. Wheeless. He influence will long live in the hearti of those who knew her here and ou on the ocean of eternal life wher< no discordant note shall mar th< symphony of the eong of joy, w< will pieet her never to part again. Mar. 11, 1902. -A. E- L. s THE CASE OF MEALY Kew Phase ί)βν* toped in Wbicb Mr. Clayton I, Involved. CHARGES SERIOUS. It I· iHeged MraljN te Hu Mot ι Been IVeprrly l'rraented BecanM Miun ire liiinlvrd In Which ( lui Um U Interested. Wfl*hliigjf<iti M. rch 14.—Mr. Ttca.lt, local count. I for Mr Mealy, tb« Auneri ca.it <4tia«n who lu luUJ uuder au order of court In i!«xlro Tor < ouU-mpt, has enbrriltled .») 1hi· nt:itw departmeut, thn.uj;h Hull- KtatCM Bi-uoior NeUoo, a 1ο:ικ ι t^w'MiiMit of (be um from M«-atv'« fci.it-, wbleh r «(Ionia «pou United iMnlr>U;r PowvlJ Clayton It Im ulk«ti<t that the muUeter hu ml?re[ rareiitvd the facta to the depart Bifitt, ai:J A.J hf I* iliti-ruated in a rival Kiluiivp totupany, wht< h hag aI· fccttj hi· attUmU· Uiw^nt Mea\y and his >£3 J with th«e U« ν «imputant com pa u y which forma the hasla of Lb« prnwitt aetWa *£4i.i»t fairs. Tii swittiiug th« Lapi'-Γίΐ to Um ataf# depart maul. Senator Netaou wrote a long IvUer and refarrud tu tU aunMB ranytiiK paper*, aiuuug wbicb la aa affidavit la Kpaulab !»y Juae Barreea. with aa Eujcliab translation. «bowlus pnwKtx rrjtTTOK. th'· alleged connection of Arobeaaador Cla?toi) with certain mining compa nies in Mexico. In wMrb Mexican gov erntnenl officials arc also interested, l· Senator Nekson reft· re to wtiat he calls the serious import of the charges, and suggests the impropriety of a min ister from this coaotry being m mem ; her of a large niinlugr company which is tanking for favors from the Mexican government He says such a minister will not be In a condition to protect an American citlwn against th» en croachmente of a company la which many of the leading official» of the Mexican government are interested. 1 ft» (u*yB there is a rule as to «ensuis which does not allow them to engage ki trade in countries to which they are sent, and says that the necessity for such a rule should be much «ttronger in preventing a diplomatic officer from engaging in speculative mining enter prise? The senator suggests that the questions involved in the Mealy ea;.e aie Important, especially a» they affect the statue of the ambassador to Mex ico. t*o»ir»<fk*«· Ap|nojtrli»t»#n Hill. Washington. Marrh 14.--The house Thursday closed general debate ou the poetofflce appropriation bill and com pleted consideration of 12 of the 2" pages of the bill. No amendments were adopted. The principal portion of the genera) debate was devoted to the discussion of the appropriations for several mail facilities. Mr. Jenki&s of Wisconsin presented a detailed statement of his reasons for his theory that Cuba is now under the sovereignty of the United States which sovereignty he contends cannot be alienated without an act of Con gress Washlnprton. March 14.—The prési dent has sent the following nomlna , tions <£f pr.stinasters to the senate: 1 Everett F. Pilkington, Searcy, Ark. Llaszle Baldwin, Canton, Mies. Mary Truly, Fayette, Miss. J. W. McFarland, Homer. I-a William " Little, Perry. Ο. T. William C. Sftiith, Bowie. Tex. Frank W. Reast. Whiteeboro, Tex. " App*·*! f<ir <l»« I Washington, March 1 J.~^Reprosent· I etivr RandaH of Texas has introduced J ft Join .^solution extending recognition , end sympathy to the people of tb« |! governments of the South African re j publics and the Orange Free State, ap j ptallng to the British government t< , cease hostilities. and requiring th< ; pieeldent to tender the good offices oi i this government. i , · Cnfgrmt to A'ijt otn In Jinn· ,1 Washington. March 14.—Senàtoi ' j Hale, who is « leading member of thi ' i stwate committee on appropriations ι j and also οΓ the Republican eteerinj • j committee, has expressed the oplnioj . thai congfeea should be prepared t< , j adjourn for the session by June 10. ship iubWdy Hill, ■ j Washington, D. C., March 14.—AJtei > the passage of a considerable numbei ι of unobjected bills Thursday the ssn ! ate resume'' consideration of the eali . «utïidy racr.3ure. Telephone us an order and S you'll be surprised et the f promptness with whieh we J we get the coal there. Our * regular customers ere well pleased with the way we handle their orders, and with the excellence of the coal—vou'il be pleased, too = « If ■- ■*. ·-· ft W r '· 4 , Sleeper Grain Co. 1 Feed and Coal » » ν ! 9 $6.oo Worth for 50 Cents I· what 5 00 get b? VuDing Defig»n'» Uitcalfttlng Library. No old £ book»; everyone 1· » fate copyright, to oeat·'will bay yoa ft month'* » mbscriptlonto oor ÇircuUUag Mftgaciae Lk>r»ry. CftM-ftOd<M«<OMrJHet' »#iT —DEEGANS BOOK STORE- Γ ANN OUiN C E~M Ε Ν'ΤΊ Π/Ebive bought tbe feed ud Foei boeine·· of W. K. .2 ' ' Jeontnce, on College Street, aod oow are prepared J ο trfv*> tf p people of Waxahecaie anything in i>ar line on ·' •haft notice. Priiept delivery. · · . /-· ·■) § Waxahachle Feed & Fuel Company | A. JACKS. _ * »«»»«>»« HElf AND THERE. The citlzeas of Dwivt-f, w ho hav e j been entrusted with the selection <»f a irift l>>r th* cruiser named after that city, are uuileeuled a* t<> what would ho moat appropriate. Choos ing Itetwcen a $10,GUI punch IkiwÎ and a figureiiead, both ut which have been chosen, Mayor Wright, of Deo* er, favors tb» former, <>n the ground thnt it will I»· more con spicuous. In obedience to President Roos»· v«-lt's order» forbidding government employe* from seeking to influence legislation affecting their positions, Postmaster Coyne, of Chicago, haa told the men under 1dm that they must stop their agitation for an (right-hour day. The postai clerk*, however, have already s»nt to mem· Were of congress resolutions asking tor the desired legislation. Strikes a Rich Find. "1 was troubled for several year* with chronic indigestion ami ner vous debility," writes K. J. Given, of Lancaster, Χ. II., "No remedy helped me until I began usiner Klec tric Bitters, which did me more good than ail the medicines I et-er u**>d They have hU<i kept mj wife id relient health for yvars. Hh«· says Electric Bitters are just fin»· for female troubles; that they are a grand tonic and invi^orator b-r the weak, run down women. No other j medicine can tak·· its place in our family." Try th< :n. Only «Κ Ι Satisfaction guaranteed by II· rriny ! Sparks Drug ( o. Sature arrests falling h«r. Cures Dandruff, Brittle Haif, Itching and ill scalp trouble*. Fully guar»teed to car· or your jnooey back. "Oke -tHwlroff Ob» it QQlrk. rffitrtfrc, tuimi*··. "«.J M P.. • h .ό*, va*.n Jo4*r·» ut «winl» ■( P«fî« Ε>· ρβ·ίΐ>··η Cdki Dandruff Cure to »«♦ tb» «tuf tV«t tmyl a«Ma«i6» ren.—î y un A. K. BRIIMHIt CO.. CMcaeo. Lather Your Head wttb Coke Shampoo & Toilet Soap î For *al«* t»y J. C. Hltklon· Ladies' and Gentlemen's CLOTHING Cleaned, Dyed. Repaired, Preset d Ciothln# itwfi* to •ipdfr. Hand Cl*th*« hrmfrhf end sold J. S. PERttlN, 313 E, Haln 11 1 W 11 J,·!!1 - ■ η· 1Λ.α Have your Saws Sharpened I>. J. K*»ntJ«Hly, ai T. R. And«r*on'K niai-hn»- ehwp, is }>r«*partHi ami will tak·· in pitting your saw# in *haj>» Any it-fi Ht th*» above place wili b« promptly att»-r«J»><l to Phone 247 for a Plumber Chars?**» in km>pfchx with bard time*. Uuari&V*"** h!» work to be »* jftxid a'» th»" very b»»*t Ed Smith, Plumber 108 (JolIfRi· 8tr«*«*t » «ο···»·»···»·»»»»—»·»»» (THE TURF SALOONS 0 has just been opened in the new Davie building, in rear ojf,,,# C, Masonic Temple, and I would be triad ta have ray friend# A φ and the publio generally call and examine my stock of fine X J. Whiskies, Wines, Brandies Cigare, etc* I carry a full X Ζ line of fine Kentucky Whiskies, and w&l keep freeh * Bottle and Keg Beer ready· to server afc all time·, β ^ J. f\. BRAINfNON, Proprietor J # #*+* -J L II , * New Wood Y ar@f Wood, Coal and Feed We bav« ju*t opened a new woed yard on Rogers ω re·: at MoCiql'et-Jd roi», *nd «re now prepared to furnish yon with wood, co*i and feed of alt kind* Good measure and prnraot. service a speoialfcjr. Oa»h is expocred on ail orders # HcCaul & Young, Props. Phone ai6 ί --i··—- — - ■ 4 - -— For Pure and Unadulterated Groceries go 7 10 XJ Ε. B. riOSELEY* & SON