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THE DEMOCRAT.
F. Q. HEDGES
DENTIST
Over Stlfs Drr OooSs
Store Bast alt1 a eqsare.
Phone 41a McKinney,
ENTERED AT THE FOSTOFFICE AS SECOND-GLASS MAIL MATTES.
$1.00 PER YEAR.
McKlNNEY, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1906.
VOL, 23. NO. 23.
MKKTINO OF AttHOCIATIOK HELD
LAST NIGHT.
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Sl'lUECT OF DR. GltOSS' I1IH-
COt*R8E LAST NIGHT.
Subject of Aaimatcd l>i«cu*Mion-
Former Decided Upon by (lone
Vol*"—Only Three Days.
Friday's Dally.
• The Picnic Association held «
meeting at the court houHe Inst
night with President It. E. Carpen-
ter presiding and Walter B. Wilson,
secretary.
Dick Allen, chairman of the Fi-
nance Committee, reported for his
committee. Other reports were
made by Chairman Sam Massie of
the Arrangements Committee,
Chairman .Joe McKinney of the
Privilege Committee and G. J. S.
Walker, chairman of the Amuse-
ment Committee. Mr. Wulker pre-
vented quite a string of desirable
amusements as suggestions to work
to, showing that he Is alert to get-
ting up entertainment for the big
crowd that is sure to attend. He Is
the right man In the right place and
if the Association wl.l hack him up
a variety of amusement and rnter-
talnment will be afforded to please
all ages and conditions.
At the previous meeting a large-
ly signed petition wns presented
from business men and citizens In-
terested asking that a four days
picnic be given this year instead of
two, or three days as in previous
years. But as It was decided last
night after an animated discussion,
11 by a close vote of 8 to 0 to have a
barbecue each day of the nlcnic, It
was deemed best to cut the time
•down to three days Instead of four
as first decided upon In order to
save expense.
President Carpenter urges the
chairmen of each committee to get
to work in earnest on their respect-
' Ive duties, as the Seventh Annual
Picnic must not be allowed to lag
In Interest.
Saturday, July 7 at 2 p. m. the
privileges will be sold by Joe D.
McKinney at the court house in Mc-
Kinney.
HIS! WW Ml Mil Ml WIS HOT®
Increasing In Interest—Large Audi-
ence* Present at Every
Service.
Friday's Dully.
The revival of the hirst Baptist
church, conducted by Dr. Gross on
the first floor of the opera house,
continues to Increase In Interest.
There was a larger attendance last
night than at any other service,
nearly all the seats In the spacious
hall being occupied. Dr. Gross
preached on the "Christian's Invi-
tation" from the text "Come thou
with us and we will do thee good,
for the Lord hath spoken good con-
cerning Israel." This is what Mo-
ses said to his kinsman, Hobab. as
he was on his way to Canaan. Chris-
tians are journeying to the heavenly
Canaan and wish their friends to go
with them. At the close of the ser-
mon a number gave their hands to
the evangelist expressing a desire to
go with him to the promised land.
| Another good morning congrega-
, tlon met Dr. Gross this morning at
ten o'clock and he made an Instruct-
' ive talk on "The Work of the Holy
, Spirit," which was heard with evl-
! dent pleasure by all those present.
1 The choir stand was overcrowded
lust nl^ht and the music was even
better than usual by the large
choir. The stand Is being much en-
larged this afternoon so as to ac-
commodate all the singers of the
city, who are invited to join in th
song service, according to the
Scripture, "Let all the people praise
the Lord." Spclal services for
children tomorrow at 10 o'clock,
and for men Sunday evening at 4
o'clock.
TALLVHO PARTY.
Given in Honor of Miss Abbott of
Cincinnati, by Mrs. J. L.
White.
Friday's Dally.
A tallyho party was tendered a
few of the young ladies, yesterday
afternoon, by Mib. J. L. White, In
honor of Miss Abbott of Cincinnati.
A pleasant drive In the benutlf.il
tallyho of Harry White & Co.,
drawn by four handsome hotsei-,
driven by Charlie Phelps, was en-
joyed. Besides the hoiore< , uie
following young ladies composed the
party. Misses Annla Hill. Stanley
Quesenbury, Lura Ware, Ida Dow-
ell, Matthews of Piano. Mac Mar-
shall, Bessie Heard and Helen Mc
Donald.
DSTRICT COl'RT NEWS.
Salt of Jemima Wall, et al vs J. W.
Combest, et al on Trial.
Friday's Dally. ..... . .
The case of Jemima Wall, et al vs.
J. W. Combest, et al, suit for title
and damages, was taken up In dis-
trict court Wednesday afternoon
and is still on trial.
Charged With Aggravated Assault.
Friday's Dally.
Jim Taylor, who had a difficulty
with George Harris, southwest of
town came In and pleaded guilty to
simple assault and paid his fine. It
'afterwards developed that Harris
jawbone was broken in the melee
and Taylor was arrested and placed
under bond to answer to a charge
of aggravated assault.
BUSIEST SPOT IX TEXAS.
I State Fair People an* Making Prep-
arations for a Great Entertain-
ment Next Fall.
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Little Marjorle Ihnv Entertained a
Few of Her Friends.
Thursday's Dally.
Little Miss Marjorle Daw enter-
tained a few of her friends at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
A. E. Da ., yesterday afternoon
from 4 to (J o'clock. In celebration
of her tenth birthday. The time
was pleasantly spent In romping and
playing Juvenile games. Refresh-
ments of punch, ice cream and cake
were served the little guests, by the
young hostess' mother, assisted by
her sister, little Miss Nellie. Mar-
jorle waB the recipient of many nice
presents from her little friends.
The following were present: Ma-
ry Reed Hays or Wylie, Mary Nen-
ney, Bernlce Adams, Jesse Walker,
Christine Crosier, May Hill and Jo-
sephine Davenport.
FARM HOUSE BURNED.
Residence on Willis Dowell's Farm
West of Town Destroyed.
Thursday's Dally. .. , .
"he two-story residence and bug-
gy house on the farm of Willis
Dowell four and a haf miles west of
town caught fire today about 1:!>0
o'clock and was burned to the
ground. Mr. Dowell's two sons.
McCarty and Als had cooked and
eaten dinner at the house, and were
at the barn nearby, loading grain
when the fire wns discovered by a
neighbor. The origin of the fire
is unknown. Mr. Dowell has gone
out to his farm this afternoon.
DELIGHTFUL OCCASION.
Mrs. George Wilcox Entertained in
Honor of Miss Eddie Wilcox.
Dallas, Texas. June 28.—Fair
Grounds Park Is the busiest spot In
Texas. Preparations for the twenty-
first annual entertainment of the
State Fair, October 13 to October
!il8, are going forward on a large
[scale. The foundation of the new
administration building, which Is to
be an ornate structure. Is being laid;
the city Is putting down a six-Inch
Iwater main all round the race track;
] the whole of what Is known as
|"Smokey Row" Is being torn down
'and rebuilt along the fence due
_i>uth of the old location of the Row,
[and the spare between the new locat-
ion and the race trnck Is being plat-
Itel for displays of machinery; sever-
|al additional buildings are under
.instruction In the livestock depart-
|ment; the gin buildings and the geo-
logical building have been removed
.and the eatlre front of the park Is
|bnlng boaitl led by expenctwed
•ndacape gardeners.
Mrs. George Wl'.iox entertained
about twenty young ladles nt her
pretty home, No. 11 West Foote
street, Wednesday evening at from
l to 7 o'clock, complimentary to her
slster-ln-law, Miss Etdle Wilcox,
who hns recently returned from
Baylor Female College. Bolton.
The time was most pleasantly spent,
the guests being entertained by a
number of diversions .and each feel
under obligation to their Hostess,
for the delightful occasion.
Abdication for Administration.
Friday's Dully.
Application was filed In ( ounty
Court today by Mrs. Artie Griffin
asking that she be appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of J. P.
Grlflln, deceased.
Watermelon Feast.
The Democrat and Dally Cornier
force are under obligations to
Barnes A Gerrlsh, a popular gro-
cery firm of our city, for a fine big
watermelon treat. The melon was
exceptionally large nnd luscious. It
was one of a whole car load receiv-
ed last evening by Messrs. Barnes
ft Gerrlsh, and are going like hot
cakes today.
IS 111 SH I 11 ill
LAYS BARE BREATHITT COUNTY
MURDER CONSPIRACY.
Full Details of the Crime Which
Stlrrfd Kentucky Embraced
in Prisoner's tkmft* ion.
Friday's Dully.
The followinK confession of Cur-
tis Jett, recently given out, Is at-
tracting much Interest. The Breath-
itt county fued was one of the blood-
iest in the history of Kentucky.
Several of the State's witnesses
were either assassinated or forced
to flee for their lives. Capt. B. J.
Ewen was the most Important wit-
ness for the state and leader for the
law and order element. An attempt
was made on his life, but he could
not be Intimidated. Now Jett's con-
fession corroberates Ewen's testi-
mony. Additional local Interest was
given the fued owing to the fact
that Ewen has relatives In Texas,
living in Collin county. He Is a
first cousin of J. L. Franklin of this
city. He was also a brother-in-law
of J. P. Revel, who was accidently
killed by a hay rake on the farm of
Uncle George Herndon west of Mc-
Kinney a few years ago.
Curtis Jett <Yinfesnlon.
The Courier Journal In a dis-
patch from Cynthlana. K.v., prints
the confession of Curtis Jett, which
gives the details of the assassina-
tions of James B. Marcum and
James Coekrlll, and also throws new
lignt on the murder of Dr. B. D.
Cox, the three crimes havinK been
committed during the reign of fueda
lisni in Breathitt county. The con-
fession is authorized by Jett's at-
torneys.
Jett says he, John Smith and
John Aimer killed James C. Coekrlll
that Robert Deacon went after Ab-
ner and Smith to aid in the murder
and that Elbert. Hargls, James Har-
gis, Ed Callahan, Jesse Splcer and
Bill Brit ton are the men who formed
the conspiracy.
Starting out with these state-
ments, he enters extensively Into de-
tails of the murder and lays bare
every feature of the conspiracy and
the events before and after the mur-
der.
He then confesses to the murder
of James B. Marcum, which he says
was at the Instance of James Har-
gls and Ed Callahan, declaring that,
the pistol, with which he did the
shooting, was furnished him by Cal-
lahan for the purpose. He says B. J.
Ewen told the truth about the kill-
ing.
Jett's statement In regard to the
assassination of Dr. Cox are little
less sensational than his statements
in regard to the other murders.
He saye he was at the jail and
heard three shots after which the te|
ephone rang. He went to Alex Har-
gls' house and Hargls uvked what
the shooting was. Jett continues
the story In these words;
"I said, 'I did not know,' and
Uncle Alex said "let's go down and
see if Jim or any of them are hurt."
Uncle Alex stopped at Jim's garden
fence. 1 guess he was afraid to run
in, but I was fearless and did not
care you know, and I went Into the
yard, and In the shadow of the
smokehouseK—moon aB bright as
day, I never shall forget It—stood
Ed Callahan. Jim Hargls, Bill Brit-
ton, Jess Splcer and Elbert Hargls
with two Bhot guns I saw no pis-
tols."
Jett closed his confession by say-
ing that he has told the "plain truth
nothing more and nothing less." He
relieves Alex Hargls of any com-
plicity in the Coekrlll and Marcum
murders, Buying "he Is an innocent
man."
CONTINUES WITH INCREASED
ATTENDANCE AND INTEREST.
Delivers! by Dr. Gross Last Night
and Tills Morning-—Sermon
to Men Sunday.
Thursday's Daily.
There was a large congregation
out last night to hear Dr. G'-oss,
the evangelist, prench In the Baptist
Revival meeting in the Hall under
the Opera House. His subject was
"The Wisdom of Soul Winning,"
from the text "He that wlnneth
souls is wise." He said, "The wis-
dom of saving souls Is evident from
their value, as seen in the capabili-
ty of the soul to enjoy and to suffer
and In what the redemption of a
soul costs .and in the estimate thnt
God and man puts on the soul.
"What will a man give In exchange
for his soul or whut will It profit a
man if he gain the whole world and
lose his own soul?"
The great audience seemed to be
profoundly Impressed with the ear-
nest and eloquent discourse of the
evangelist.
The large choir furnished good
music and many In the audience
Joined in the chorines of the Gospel
songs.
The service this morning was
largely attended and Dr. Gross
preached an able sermon on "The
arrows of truth.—the arrows of
victory." His theme was from the
beautiful incident of Elisha, the
dying prophet, putting Ills hands on
the hands of the King of Israel as
he directed him to shoot arrows
through his east window. His vic-
tories were according to the arrows
he used, and the vigor with which
he used them.
Dr. Gross announced that on Sat-
urday morning he would hold a
special service for children, for all
the children of the city, who Bhould
have the front seats and the mes-
sage of love would be suited to
them, but all other people would
be welcome. He also announced a
i men's meeting for Sunday after-
j noon at 4 o'clock. He will then have
| something to say specially, for the
] men to haar. He Is an entertain-
j lug speaker and the men and boys
j of McKinney will hear him with
pleasure.
WEDDING AT PLANO.
Mr. Carl Allen and Miss Effie Hu-
guley Contracting Parties.
Thursdiiv's Dally.
A pretty wedding was solemnized
at the Presbyterian church In Pia-
no last evening at 7:110 o'clock,
when two prominent young people
of that community, Mr. Carl Allen
and Miss Eflle Huguley. were united
In marriage. Mr. Elmer O'Brien,
of this city, a cousin of the groom,
acted as best man and Miss Hugu-
ley of Dallas, cousin of the bride,
as maid of honor. Misses Skinner
and Edna Davis were attendants
and Messrs. Gano Carpenter and
Amos Former, ushers. Rev. O. W.
Oakes officiated. The bridal couple
left shortly after the marriage for
a few days visit In Sherman, after
which they will visit the groom's
parents at Tecumseh, I. T. Among
the out-of-town guests were Elmer
j O'Brien nnd sister, Miss Laura, of
I this city.
MORE ROOM FOR INSANE.
Gov. Lmihnni Receives Official No-
tice of Readiness,
WILL R. HILL
Saddles, Harness and VeMcle*—
Where H. Dolioney in Now
Clerking.
Thursday's Dally. _...
\v ill K. Hill, the big South Side
saddle, harness and vehicle dealer.
ht)B a large stock of goods on hand
which he advertises elsewhere in
this Issue. Mr. Hill has secured the
services of S. Dohoney as clerk. Mr.
Dohoney has had many years expe-
rience In the business in McKinney
and possesses hosts of friends
throughout the county who will be
pleased to continue their very agree
able business relations with him at
the big store of Mr. Hill, where
they will always be accorded a
hearty welcome.
Death at County Farm.
Saturday's Dally. .
Bob Smith, of Clear Lake, who
has been at the county farm for
about eighteen months, died from
the effects of a cancer nnd wa? bu-
rled yesterday.
Misses Alice and Sarah Klrkpat-
rick have gone to the City of Mexico
and other points In Mexico to visit
mends for a month.
Austin, Texas, .tune SO.—Gov.
I,unham received the following tele-
gram from Dr. John S. Turner, su-
perintendent of the North Texas In-
sane Asylum, Terrell;
"Annex No. 2, for 250 white men.
now open. 1 have ordered In all
while male applicants nt this Insti-
tution and ask Austin and San An-
tonio asylums for all unaccommo-
dated by them. New female ward
will be open next month and believe
can then accommodate all of that
class.'*
SUIT. YARHHOUGH COMPLETES
ANNUAL ltEI*ORT.
FATAL ACCIDENT TODAY NEAR
HOMELAND THIS COUNT*.
E OF 915 llf CM I mil
Many Districts Show an Increase*
Report Will Re Forwarded
to Austin.
Thursday's Dally.
County Superintendent Yarbrough
has Just completed his annual scho-
lastic report which will be forward-
ed at once to the State Superin-
tendent at Austin.
The figures ure as folows;
McKinney, white 770
McKinney, col 170
Total 962
Farmersville, white 369
Farmersville, col 50
Total \ 419
Piano, white 294
Piano, col 19
Total 313
Frisco, white 194
Frisco, col 2
Total 190
W.vlle 279
Cellna 183
Nevada 281
Blue Ridge 158
Royse 23
County, white 9527
County, col 221
<'rushed to Death Between Engine
and Separator—Brother of Jno.
t'ov of RoM'land.
Grand Total 12662
Report T« r 1003.
McKinney 812
Farmersville 4 12
Piano 301
Cellna ">(5
Frisco 174
Royse 29
Wylle 230
Blue Ridge 107
County 9379
Total 11037
The two reports compared shows
an increase of 915 from last year.
There are one hundred and forty-
eight white district schools, nine in-
dependent district white schools
and eight colored schools in the
county.
SOLDIER ROY RETURNS.
Sad Changes in Family Since He
Went Into the Army.
Saturday's Dally.
Sidney A. Negbaur of Company D.
10th Regiment, which was station-
ed at Fort Lawtou, hus returned to
Piano after an absence of nearly
three years In the service of Uncle
Snm. He comes home with an hon-
orable discharge. Since his ab-
sence his father, H. Negbaur, killed
himself In San Antonio, in 1904,
and his brother, Alfred, has moved
far away to the Northeastern States
and his whereabouts Is unknown to
him. Alfred Is now 25 years old.
Sidney Is seeing much of the rough
part of life. He says that he will
not return to the army, but will en-
gage In work somewhere In the
Lone Star State. The Star-Courier
wishes for him a successful future.
—Piano Star-Courier.
Sidney had his Induction into the
army life in Co. C. 4th Texas In-
fantry (Collin County Company) in
the Spanish-American war. He was
well liked by the boys who sympa-
thize with him In his sad home-
coming. « ;* l . i **.1.* m.
Lecturing to Normals.
Saturday's Dally.
A fatal accident occurred this
forenoon, today, on the ranch of
John W. Cox near Roseland, about,
fifteen miles northwest of this city.
In which his brother, Charlie Cox.
aged about 35 years, was the vic-
tim.
The thrashing machine had just
been pulled in and was being set In
readiness to commence thrashing,
as we are informed by phone mes-
sage to The Democrat and Dally
Courier by S. B. Taylor opperator at
Roland, when Charlie Cox, the engi-
neer. was caught between the en-
gine and separator and crushed so
badly that death ensued a few mo-
ments later.
The deceased was the youngest of
a family of six brothers—John W.t
R. O., B. A., Lewis and P. B. Cox,
all living at or around close to Po-
land. except Lewis, who lives cn
John Cox's ranch near Roseland
whose crop of wheat was about to
be thtashed when the distressing ac-
cident occurred, In which his broth-
er was killed. He has two sisters
surviving—Mrs. Robt. Allen and
Mrs. Gorge Robblns, who also live
near Roland, and an aged mother,
a wife and six children. He was
married twice, having two daugh-
ters by the first and four sons by
the last wife. He was a son-in-law
of T. G. Brown of Roland, who Is
a candidate for commissioner from
this precinct, and a brother-in-law
of Thad Curry and John L. Lanier.
The deceased was a member of the
Roland Woodman Camp and while
no funeral arrangements have been
announced yet, It is expected that
the burial will take place tomor-
row at Chambersville under the aus-
pices of the Woodman Camp. The
thrashing machine with which the
deceased worked was owned by his
brother, John W. Cox.
The deceased was a member of
the Chambersville band. The Dem-
ocrat and Dally Courier extend
sympathy to the bereaved family.
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
Two Suits Filed In County Court
Today.
Saturday's Dally.
s V. W.
Lost by Fire.
Prof. A. B. Welsner and famllv
came down from McKinney Thurs-
day. They lost all their personal
effects in the Wednesday evening
blnse, with no insurance.—Piano
Star-Courier.
Prof. Welsner Is one of the In-
structors In the Summer Normal
now In session In McKinney. His
many friends here regret to learn
of the above misfortune to him.
Judge V. W. Grubbs o Green-
ville, president of the State Board
of Industrial Education of the Far- |
liters' Union, stopped over In our
city last night on his return from .
Van Alstyne, where he delivered a
' lecture to the Summer Normal on
• the origin, progress and purposes
| of the educational reform move-
I ment of which he is the recognized
leader In Texas. At the close of the
lecture the Normal unanimously
adopted a strong resolution endors-
ing the movement and the Potnpey
School Lecture System of which he
Is the author and commended the
same to the teachers of Texas. Judge
Grubbs Is delivering a few lectures
to the Normals now In session in
North Texas.
Saturday's Dully.
Two suits have be?n filed tn
county court today both of which
are on accounts. They are as fol-
lows; Frank Shellburn vs. St. L.
& S. W. Ry. Co. of Texas and J. T.
Stark Grain Company vs W. A. Mc-
Cullough & Bro.
Application was filed by J. F. Rhea
and W. A. Rhea Jr. to probate the
will of \JT. A. Rhea, deceased. It be-
ing a copy of the original will which
was lost. I
District Court.
The Buit of Jemima Wall et al vs.
J. W. Combest et al is still on trial
In district court.
Commissioners Court.
The commissioners, who have
been setting this week as an equal-
ization board, completed their work
yesterday and adjourned.
Spelling Club.
Business being a llttla quiet In
the county clerk's office, a spelling
club has been organized, the time
honored blue back speller being
brought into use and spars mdmenfa
are utilized by the clerks and law-
yers In training themselves In the
art. Attorney W. M. Abernathy
seems to be the best advanced schol-
ar. having reached "Baker," while
Strother, Hall and Keen are about
on an equal In accomplishments.
The club only needs the addition of
Jim Dockent to make It complete.
CAX Di DATES SPEA KING.
Notice.
I have n choice fnrm for sale,
110 2-13 acres near town, well Im-
proved. price reasonable. Write for
particulars
J. W. ANTHONY,
2i-w Alba, Texas.
Fam For Sale..
438 acres black land, 200 acres
In cultivation, good artesian well,
wind mill, tank, good barn„ two
houses, plenty of wood, situated
twenty miles North of Fort Worth,
and four miles West of Roanoke.
For prices and lermr, write to
R. A. LEE.
4t-w Roanoke, Texas.
Hugh Klrkpatrlck, who Is now
located at Shawnee, Okla., Is visit-
ing his father. Dr. O. H. Klrkpatrlck
and many frlande In this city.
Campaign 0|N>n«>d nt Snow Hill
Lust Night,
Saturday's Dally.
The first speaking of the candi-
dates for county offices was held at
Snow Hill last night, when a large
crowd assembled to hear each one
present his claim and tell the voters,
why in his opinion he was the right
man for the office. All of the can-
didates were present and the speak-
ing was conducted In a quiet man-
ner. good feeltng seeming to prevail.
The next meeting will be at Prince-
ton Monday night.
Tho Ore at Socrot
Of the wonderful cures by Hood's Sar-
sapartiia lies in its power to moke
the blood rich, pure and nourishing.
By doing this it eradicates scrofnia,
cares catarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism,
neuralgia and builds up the nerves.
It it the One True Blood Purifier.
Hood't Pills are the best family
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