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1**K MoirMt* HtTH «mi‘t rtreix i as Burk ccMldsntlwn to th> ylunlfl( of an Mi-to-dsti hoa*e as nay other room. Hay mnildsrsd as one of the most important feature* of a home. Hut, however, well plan nod your bath room will be a fallur* if tha plumbing worh la not reliable Mara your Inrtallatiun done by . y itUM 10. UlVUHidX PM MHICK* »»!• uaa pittkkm. —nf— tB mu. Ota. Piumbla#, Warn* y -odOa* tppHaao- *11 KJada m The Daily Light mmm Uaily^Cxaapt Itadat t N ftitarpriN Publishing Cm tOKt p capital irrm K —s.m« I W SUapaon .P rani dan <m ftaat.?.*P aad Traaaur* 4 Own by.Bacratnr MUtnOR* . W. SUsvaon. J. Lea Paas. T. * fWrts. A. it Browning. C. W Kant < A. Ownby, lea P Qnalta ?75^5wnhy-Tr!TTT^B"a,*ic<uujt A. TanaaU.City Kdito. W. Kant.Bwatnaaa Manage TBaKSflETBSsTa.Sm.T-'‘ieT.r.rw.^*.-v.~ ■■—— igy arronaoua raflaction upon th Aarnotor, alandtag or rapntation o> #j parana. firm or aorporation tba< gay appear ta tba columns of Tk* tally UsAt. will ba gladly eorrao 4 t— solas brought to tho attaa *oo of tha maaa#oa>aat__ i. A. C- Kentbla In an autborland caroling ropraaentatlro of Tha Dally iahC *frd *111 solicit and rncalpl ar gnbagrlptlona for this publication gfc'SffT- +rr?-rr—— - - - -Mtnariaa, reaolutlona of raapeci arda of tbanka—all mat tar no< KWA~-will ba cbarg-d for at the «n of flvn cants pat line Poet* !*t»ia petaa * I Juiwr M'lDHliniON RATIO .# Meath by Carrier. »• * Months by Carrtar .. fk ft <%» fear, la Advance .»6 «' n# fenr, la Ad* Out of City H 0> iRIKLT ttUUHCKUTION RATKs no fear, in Advance. *1 a' *« Mouths, la Advnnea. ... *•’ 'ws M pat ha la Advance . * .- «» at the Wasabachle Post Ma,' Mall*, »f lh# W,' ' %fx»0tSSSSSk • >«* We can u«ver hope for penuuncut peace until tho uations quit going to war. -# There is already some little sus picion that the year 1918 Is going to be a stem-winder. -4 Not all the mud slinging is being dene by one clJe In the local option election In Tnrraut county. -4. No matter bow hot the tight be cornea, a saloon man is always ready o welcome s counter attack. -4 Three bonds Issues ere to bo voted pc October loth and It is Important to the city that each be adopted. -4 That man Is n benefactor to hi* tost) who cause* two factories to grow where but one grew before. -4 This is Monday. You have op portunity before the week closes to be of some service to your fellow man. ’-4 There is no objection to a girl | with rough hand* if'she came by! them by sllUotng skillet* and fry )ng pan*. -• V\*» must conIvfe# that we are not aa seek os we might be* At auy rate we see uo immediate prospect of iuheritiug the oarth. -* The democrat# arc shoving a lot of question:* at ('Hniiidute Hughe which that gentleman "til find it somewhat dtftkuU to an "vr. -«—— it begin# to look Ukc it "til be nevoMary to kill Villa several more time- before they will be able to got rid of bun down in Mexico -#-~ . bpefkiiMC of Hughes' qualifications lor the office of president tt fc clamed that he cannot even play u rtajottable game of golf. --, Judge citorge AuuHtoug ought to le grit a toed of to *ail | shoot preachers as he d*4 la hla j cprn letter to Evangelist liam. ♦ j Waxabarhle fans are watching the ' score hoard elth a great deal of In i teraet. fretrolt « >.i again yester* t it) and Mill bolds the lead. -♦ (The Trinity football team Is work ing hard every 4sr to get la ahape for the opening of the season The prospect Is good for a strong team it Is said that Joe Hailey will tun ,ic.Inst Morris flheppsrd in 1*1*. Well, be will have to ran. for no man can win over Morris In a walk. The city must mp-ko a change In the ma ty: of its sewage disposal I) January I. ID IT. Make tils po> atble by voting for the bond lfiau< October to. -♦ The circus Is coming and the chil dren will be anxious to go. We know it will be a great sacrifice on your part, but you should arrange to take them -• Anyway, we believe that the American vote will at least hold the balance of power in the preaidential election, and we (eel that Wilaon has the best chance to get It. -- >:vPresident Taft baa been grad ually growing in the estimation of the people of the country, but now he experiences a tremendous set back by announcing for Hughes. -+-. Trinity University opens Wednes day and your sons and daughters have, right hero at home, as good an opportunity for a higher educa tion as they can find elsewhere. -+ The prohibition electiort in Tar rant county grows in interest and intensity. Both sides are putting forward every effort for success, and each is claiming the victory. -- The Delta Courier says Barry Mil ler will he the next federal appointee from Texas, but Harry may conclude that the state needs his services worse than the federal government. -_♦ Texas democrats are responding liberally to the call for contributions j to help out the national democratic committee. If your name la not al ready on the list, get It there at once. -+ We have made application to and have been duly reinstated in the In dcpeudenl Order of Sidewalk Pil grims. Our cushion life was short and not as sweet as it might have been. -# Waxubuchic cannot afford to lag behind in the mutter of street pa lug. and In order that funds for ti'Ot purpose may bo provided It is necessary to adopt the bond issue October 10th. -« Every voter in Wuxahachie who is acquainted with the crowded con ditions of our city schools should gc to the polls October lit and vote fer the bond issue for a new build ing. The present conditions should ■ ot be permitted to exist another year. -* HOG AND CATTLE.MEN CUT OUT MIDDLEMAN'S PROFIT MODESTO, Calif., Sept. 18.—A Dew feature of the Stanislaus 'Live Stock Show and Exposition here to day is a ‘’livestock sales day,” when the County Farmers’ uniou conducts a co-operatjvo sale of choice butch er stock and the county's swlno brcoders organisation will tell choice thoroughbred hogs. All stock will be auctioned and progressive breeders anxious to im prove their cattle or swineherds will vie in the bidding with representa tives of the city butchering and pack ing establishments, who will thus save commissions usually paid buy ers. The entries include all classes of stot k from the famous San Juaquiu valley, anu some of vhe better known stock raising centers vwll have spe cial displays in the exhibit sections. DALLAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN TODAY. DALLAS, Tcsus, Sept, is -The Dallas public schools opened today. The attendance was largely increased pier last year's but no figures wore ygt aiailalde, as registration report* will require some time for compilation. The increase is part ly du-- to compulsory education lie, effective this term fur the first time. Three new school building , two ward schools uud one high school, uro bciug occupied today for thi first time. Then' is some consolation m the fttl that the cauaidatc pronahly is u,. tired of Lis handshakes as those he tun it '»u. PREMIUM LIST FOR FALL EXHIBIT Waxahachie, September 29 and 30 and October 2 Under the auspices of the Ellis County Diversification and Marketing Association; the Farm Demohstration Agent, and the Nome Demonstration Agent S8SO.OO IN PRIZES THE CROP SHOW yam uu.e i\m*iimation. All the corn and ►rains entered in the Crop Show amt reach Waxa I barbie not latei than 9:00 a. tn. Sep tember 29. Expert* in judging corn and grain* will bo present to sup ply special Information on request. Iblctwllng Exhibitor*. Should note the following: (1) All exhibits must be sent to Waxaharhie. exprvw* prepaid, in lima to arrive not later than 9:00 a. in September 29. (2j Send the box containing th«. exhibit* by prepaid expiess to Sup >rlntendent of Crop Show, Waxa harhie. Texas. Sec that your name and address are on the outside auJ inside of the box. Who Should Send Exhibit*. All who think they have the seeds that should be better known All who have seeds that they think will win a prize. All who arc doubtful about the quality of their seeds when judged by scientific store cards. This is a means of getting the opinion of an expert on your seed* and the way you should select them. How lu holer t Exhibits. All exhibits of corn must be in the ctr and will be judged by the stand ard of valuea or score card adopted by the Texas Corn Growers’ Associ ation. in selecting the ears for ex hibition, bear in mind that they | will be Judged on their suitability for seed purpose*. Select ears of1 good quality and also uniformity | Tick out not less than one hundred oars and from these select the ten required to make an exhibit. Don’t expect to find a perfect ear. Don't; be afraid of the other fellow. You will win some valuable Information, even if you miss getting a first pro ml uni. How to Park Exhibits. All exhibits, whether corn, wheat,' oats, kaffir coin or milo maize must be sent at exhibitor’s risk. They should be securely packed to insure delivery iu perfect order. Wrap each ear of corn separately in a piece of newspaper, folding end : of paper so as to protect the tips and ; butts. Pack corn tightly in a box The Superintendent of the Show and his assistants will exercise due care in handling exhibits but will not be responsible for mistakes. General Rules. Entries open only to products raised in Euis County. The Chamber of Commerce Silver Trophy cup must be won three time> In succession to become property of holder. In all cases where there is only one exhibitor and no competition, the judge shall only award one pre mium. which may be first, second or third, in accordance with the mer its of the exhibit. This rule applies to all exhibits. PREMIUM 1.1ST CROP EXHIBIT. B. K. Hawkins, Superintendent; 1>. A. Saunders, Judge. All exhibits entered in this Show will become the property of the as sociation. Ribbons will be award ed to ull winners. Class A. rorn—Rest bingle Ear — any va riety. First.. Second (baseball goods). 2.0b Third (nursery stock). 1.00 Class B. —Gourd Seed—10 eats. First (meiohaudise).12.00 Second . 1-dO Third .Ribbon claaa C. Corn—White—10 ears. First (shoes).$5.00 Second . 3.00 Third (nursery stock). 2.oO » la»> l>. Com—Yellow—In ears. First (shoes).$5.00 Second . 3.00 Third (nutsery stock). 2.00 Class E. Com—SI raw berry —10 oars. First (Stetson hat).$5.0') Second . 3 Ml Third (nursery stuck). 2 00 < lass V. Com—Any Other Color—10 cars. First (laundry).$2.00 Secoud (laundry). 2.00 Third (uhrsTy stock) 1. l.CK> tla^s li. Com Host Fifty Lars — any >a riety. First .$3.00 gecond (SOpounda flour). 2.00 Third (nursery stock). 1.00 (lass H. Corn — Largest Single Ear — an) variety. I length 40 per cent, weight #0 per cent.) Flrrt.*2.00 Second (nursery stock). 1.00 Third.kibboii Class 1. Sweepstakes—Best Ten Ears—any vanei). The Waxahachie Chamber of Com merce Trophy Cup will be awai-led in this class. It must be won three times in succession to become the property of the holder. Mr. J. K. Keyworth of Waxahachie won the ;('up iU the 1915 Show. First .Trophy Cup Second (furniture).*5.)0 Third I merchandise). 3.00 C lass J. Forage Oops—Best Ten Heads. MJIo (groceiies).*1.00 [Feterita (groceries). l.Ou Kaffir (groceries). 1.00 Sorghum (groceries). 1.00 Egyptain Wheat (groceries).. . 1.00 Class K. Wheat—Peck. First (hardware oi saddlery).. *2.50 i Second (Kreao Dip).;. 1.50 Third (drugs). 100 Bundle, 3 Inches at Band. First .$1-50 Second . BOO lhird. Klbbon Class L. uai^—rei’K. First (groceries).$2.50 j Second (merchandise). 1.50] Third (merchandise). 1.00 | Bundle, 3 iuches at Band. Hrfet .$150 Second . 1.00 Third.Ribbon Class M. Barley and Rye. Peck Barley.$1.00 Peck Rye (hardware). 100 Bundle Barley, 3 inches at band 1.0'J Bundle Rye, 3 inches at band. . 1.00 Class S'. Hay, Best Bale. Sorghum (hardware).$2.0) Sudan Grass (hardware). 2.00 Prairie (hardware). 2.00 Bermuda (hardware). 2.00 Alfalfa (hardware). 2.00 Millet (hardware). 2.00 Peanut (hardware). 2.00 Class O. Sudan Grass. Best Sample in Bundle.$l.u0 C lass P. Vegetables, Etc. Heaviest Stock Beet.$1.00 Heaviest Pumpkin. 1.00 Heaviest Cushaw. 1.00 Best Peck Sweet Potatoes. 1.00 Largest Sweet Potato. 1.00 Best Gallon Cow peas. 1.0) Best Gallon Blackeyed Peas... 1.00 Best Sample Ensiiage. 1 00 Beat Collection Freeh Vege tables . 1 00 Best Sample Sorghum. 1.00 Best Quart Peanuts. 100 Best 10 Ears Pop Corn. 100 Class Q. Individual Farm Exhibit. First (auto supplies).$5.00 Second (hat). 3.00 l Does not become property of association.) Class P. Cotton (Short Staple.) Beet pound Seed Cotton.$2.00 Beet 50 Open Bolls Cotton. flour. 2 00 iBeet three Stalks. 2.5u !Beet 5 pounds Lint. 2.50 IBest gallon Cotton Seed, bran.. 1.50 Swine Show >f, D. Kobinsou, Superintendent. Entries in this department will | close September 26, 1916. Entries should bo made to M. D. Robinson, superintendent, Waxahuchie, Texas. ^ Each and every senior animal in this department must be registered, j and the certificate of registration j must be examined and approved by jtlie superintendent and be held bub ject to lu. orders during the entire show. Pedigree certificate will en title animal, to entry iu junior All exhibitor., in this department islull at the time of offering au' .»!ue to ih(' superintendent, make and ule w,th the secretary au alfi .davit that the swine to be exhibit • ed have not bad au> contagious div iej.r among them for a period if [three months prior to the opening jdaj of th* show, and hate not been [exposed to any contagious .disease for a period of thirty days prior to ;the opening day of the show. Ages of all animals’competing for premiums in this department shall 'be computed from March 1 and Sep tember 1. No stock shall be show n by an ex li 1 bitor unless same has been owned l by said exhibitor five days previous !to the opening of the show. Swine twelve months and over i#111 be classed as senior; swine un der twelve months as junior. Entries will be confined to ex hibitors living in Ellis County. >n entrance fee of 75 cents per I head for seniors and 50 cents per head for juniors will be made to jbear the expense of providing liens, attendants and feed. No animal may be removed from the show until the afternoon of Oc tober 2, 1916. In order to have swine gentle and easily hundled, exhibitors are advis ed to place them in close confine ment reveral days before the show opens. We would further advise that all animals be vaccinated at least ten days prior to ..ate of show. PHIZES. . Duittc Jersey. 1st 2nd 3rd [Best Boar, senior. . $5.00 $2.50 Rio Best Boar, junior 5.00 2.50 Rib. Rest Sow, senior .. 5.00 2.50 Kib. Best Sow, junior. . . 5.00 2.60 Rib. Grand Champion Boar.Ribbon Grand Champion Sow.Ribbon Get ol' Boar.Ribbon Produce of Sow.Ribbon Best young Herd (one Boar and three Sows) . . .Ribbon Poland China. 1st 2nd 3rd Best Boar, senior. . $5.00 $2.50 Rib. Best Boar, junior 5.00 2.50 Rib. Best Sow, senior... 5.00 2.50 Rib. Best Sow, junior. . . 5.00 2.50 Rib. Grand Champion Boar.Ribbon Grand Champion Sow.Ribbon Product of Sow.Ribbon Get of Boar.Riblu.i Best young Herd (one Boar and three Sows) . . .Ribbon Berkshire. 1st 2nd 3rd Best Boar, benior. . $5.00 $2.50 Kib. Best Boar, junior 5.00 2.50 Rib. Best Sow. senior . . 5.00 2.50 Rio. Best Sow, junior. . . 5.00 2.60 Rib. Grand Champion Boar.Ribbon Grand Champion Sow.Ribbon Produce of Sow.Ribbon Get of Boar.Ribbon Best young Herd (one Boar and three Sows) . . .Ribbon Suecy >* take. . 1st 2nd Best Boar, any age or breed.$10.00 $5.00 Best Sow, any age or breed. 10.00 6.00 Boys’Agricultural Club Department ltules. 1. All boys and girls contesting in this department must be between ten and eighteen years of age, and a member of a regular organized club in Ellis count* organized by the Ex tension Service of the A. and M. Col lege, in co-operation with the United States Department of Agriculture. 2. Corn exhibits must consist < t ten ears. 3. Each contestant will bo allow ed only ono entry in each class. 4. Each exhibit must bo accom panied with a report properly attest ed to, giving aceurato information as to the yield per acre and net prof it. according to the rules of the of fice of Farmers’ Co-operative Dem onstration Work, and a. written his tory telling “How I Made My Crop." [Forms for making reports will be 'furnished by D. D. Floyd, Farm Dem onstration Agent, Waxahachle, Tex as. 5. All prizes will be awarded on the following basis: jil) Greatest yield per acre... 30 Ci (2) Best showing of profit.... 30'., 1(3) Best exhibit. 202c |(4) Best written history of "How I Made My frop"... 20'; Total. leO 6 All exhibits should be rare Ifully packed in boxes for shipping, laud the grower's name placed on | both the iuaido and outside of the ibo.x before shipping IT more than .one exhibit is slapped in the same box, each exhibit should be mark led. The report and history should be at'ached to the exhibit and not mailed. Express should be prepaid before the shipment by the rontest j ant. 7. All exhibits for the Boys’ Agri cultural Club Department must be brought or must be shipped in time to arrive in Waxahachie not later than September 2#. 1916. It re quires time to place an exhibit. 8. For further detailed informa tion address D. D. Floyd. Farm Demonstration A*ent, Waxahachie. Texas. Corn Club. Best acre marketable corn, schol arship in Trinity University, 160.00. Second best acre marketable corn ... $ 12.50 Third beat acre marketable corn . $5.00 Fourth best acre marketable corn . $3.50 Best ten ears of any variety of corn . $10.00 Second best ten ears any vari ety •*. •* • « •— —• • • $5.00 Third best ten ears any vari ety . $4.00 Fourth best ten ears any vari ety _ 3m.. $3.50 Fifth best ten ears any vari ety ... $2.60 rig ciub. 1st 2nd Best boar under one year .. $5.00 $3.00 Best sow and lit ter ...- $6.00 $3.00 Largest litter of pigs.$5.00 $3.00 Best bred gilt . $5.00 $3.00 Best sow . $5.00 $3.00 Best sow pig.$5.00 $3.00 Best boar pig . $5.00 $3.00 Mat Robinson of Ray offers a grand sweepstake prize of a $15 pig for the best Duroc Jersey pig under 1 year old. Cash prizes furnished by Waxa hachio Chamber of Commerce. Girl's Club Department Rules governing canning club ex hibits: 1. All girls contesting iu this de partment must be between the ages of 10 and 18, and a member of a regular organized club in Ellis coun ty, conducted under the supervision of lady agent, working under the direction of the Extension Depart ment of the A. and M. College of Texas and the United States depart ment of agriculture co-operating. 2. Each girl must do her own work, except the plowing. She may hire this done. She must have can ned all products exhjbited in glass or tin, must have cut and made all garments exhibited, and must have written her own “History of Crop.” 3. Each girl will be allowed one entry in each class; therefore mak ing it possible for any one girl to win one prize in each class. 4. All exhibits for the Girls' Club department must be brought or shipped in time to arrive in Waxa hachie not later than Friday, Sept. 29, at 9 o’clock. It requires tirno to place an exhibit. PKIZE LIST. Group 1—B«hst and most complete exhibit.—Scholarship to Trinity University. Second best.$10.00 (Given to girl having Ninth Grade education.) Group 2—Best and most complete exhibit.—Steam Pressure Canuer. Second best.$10.0 » (Not open to girls entering Group 1.) Group 3—Best dozen (12) uniform jars of different products (1 jar of tomatoes), best "History of Crop" neatly bound, best made cap and apron.—Trip and Week's Stay at tho Dallas Fair. Second best.—$5.00 worth of Trees or Flowers from Waxa haeliie Nursery Company’s cata logue. (Given to four (4) girls whose | ages are between 10 and aud 18.) Group 4—Best six (ff) varieties rf jelly.—Scholarship to Mrs. Fu gate’s Expression Class. Second best.$5.<t) Third best.—$2.50 Fern, given by Bird Forrest. (Limited to girls in Waxahaehie district.) Group 5—Best six (6) varieties of Jelly.—Pea of Barred Uock ChicK ens. Second best.*....$6.00 Third best.—Six best Bose Bushes, given by Bert Shands. jopen to .11 not «t*rt„ ^ Group «—Best 2 bottle, of <1.. "Dixie Relish". °-*** Secor d best.... ;;;;.. Third best. ;;;;.u* Group 7—Best 2 botUe. of S. Chutney". Second best. : “ Third best. •■••H Group 8—Best 2 bottles of « ** brand "Tomato Catsup” Second best. Third best. • Ul Group 9—Boat glass of Mi.. ' ** Je,». Second best. Group 10—Best class ofAppk Jelly .. Second best. Group 11—Best glass of Pis* * Jel*.. Second best. ^ Group 12—Beat glass of Grape Jelly. 2js Second beat. Group 13—Best glass of Blsc*. berry Jelly.. Second best.. Group 14—Best glass of f»thtr kind of Jelly.. . y, Second best...ti jjj Group 15—Best 7 cans of Peaches.. (a Second best.. Third best.. Ul Group 18—Best 7 cans ot Tomatoes .fu Second best.. Thiid best.. Group 17—Best jar of Water melon Hind Preserves...... LM Second best.p Group 18—Best jar of Tomtit Preserves .LU Group 19—Best jar of Pear Preserves .l.M Second best. Jl Group 20—Best Jar of Peach Preserves .Ui Second best.11 Group 21—Best jar of Peach Pickles .Ill Second best. St Group 22—Best jar of Mar malade .i.H Second best.lit Group 23—Best kept “Record Book”.!.N Second best.UI Group 24—Every complete “Record Book ”—Canning CM Pin. Put all of Group 3 in SquareQ«t« jars. Use adopted container for Group 6, 7 and 21. Use adopted Jelly Glasses to Groups 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 11,1' Use No. 3 cans for Group 15. Use No. 2 cans for Group 15. Cash prizes furnished by WAXAHACHIE CHAMBER OP COMMERCE. ENNIS COMMERCIAL CLUB. MRS. JIM HARRISON.. MRS. J. H. MILLER. * ui m raiv*. S. H. Moses, Waxahachie «, Pr* dent. Frank Hosford, Sierrett, Vice PW dent. C. E. Schuster, Waxahachie Sem tarv-Treasurer. _ CHOI* EXHIBIT COMMITT® B. F. Hawkins, Chairman. JUlUo(i' ian. , ^ D. D. Floyd, Waxahachie. ®o)» ** partment. P. M. Wheatley. Howard. Mrs. K. H. Davis. Waxahachie, 6’J Department. ; Toe Erwin. Waxahachie. W. M. Mincey, Waxabaehie. C. E. Schuster, Waxahachie. HOC, EXHIBIT M. D. Robinson. Chairman. Henry Curry, Waxahachie. W. A. Roberts, Waxahachie _ DALLAS FAIR KxhUUT‘ | j. E. Key worth, Chairman, hachie. D. D. Floyd. Waxahachie. A. Wicker. Waxahachie. Mis. K. H. Davis. WaxahacW B. F. Hawkins. Midlothian Mat Robinson, Ennis. C. E. Schustnr, Waxahachie FINANCE COMMIT^., A. Wicker. Chairman. ''e*4* !Dave Smith. Midlothian \V. A Few. Midlothian ,1. E Key worth. Waxahachie Frank riot ford. Sterrett. ntEMIl MS ANM tiT C. E. Schuster. CNittM* j hachie ;D. D Floyd. Waxahachie | Mis B. II. Davis. Waxah*^' For Further Information and Prize Lists. Address C. t\ Schuster, Secretary.; D. D. Floyd, Farm Demonstration Agent; Mrs. K. H. Davi* “ 1 Demonstration A*eut. Waubachie. Tc-Ado. Entry Blanks for Swim may bt secured from iht Secretary.