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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-23
REF UCEES BRING
TALES OF HORROR
Americans in Mexico Butchered
and Robbed by Ban
dts.
WOMEN ARE TORTURED
One Woman Was Beaten on Soles Of
Feet Until the. Flesh Was Cut
into Ribbons and the
Bones Broken.
Associated Press Special.

Galveston, Texas. April "a
Forty-seven passengers, all but one
of them being American citizens
and refugees from Mexico, arrived
here this morning on the steamer
Texas from Vera Cruz. Members OF
the party assert that they know
Americans are being assassinated
and tortured in Mexico
Fl. M. Ish, member of the party
arriving this morning, was one of a
colony of eleven American families
who settled at the town of Sanborn,
which was founded by Americans.
He said that an American named
| Wait, who lived near him, had hid
den his money where he could no
readily get 1T. A band of bandit
demanded OF Walt the surronder
tht4 money, ana when they failed
got IT they beneade Wait Nj
v their machetes and droyes off
cattle.
Ihere are dozens of fnstan,
Lust LJxs this, :" Declared IsI1. Cont
fuing HIS narrative he said: II a
fsixty-four years old. I went to Nc
leo a year ago with $1650 which
: put in land and improvements an
today I have only this" and Isl
|showed me his hands and one sui
Iof clothes.
| John T. MCGEE, another one OF
| the party to arrive on the Texas,
said that he returns minus more
than $4,000. McGee said that the
bandits heard that neighbor of his
IA man named Shay had "mucho
dinero," and that they demanded
money and arms OF Shay. Not get
ting what they asked for the bandits
beat Mrs. Shay on the soles of her
feet, breaking the bones and cut
ting the flesh into ribbons. They
kept up this torture until Shay and
his son gave the bandits what they
demanded.
The refugees say that except in
the larger cities of Mexico the coun-
try is desolated.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-23
THE DIRECT ELECTION
OF SENATORS DEFEATED
Conference Committee Fails tC
Agree Upon Resolution Proyid-
ing for Direct Election.

ASSOCldLeu FTtsS opeClHI-
Washington, April 23.-The con-
ference committee announced this
morning its failure to agree on the
resolution providing for the election
of United States senators by a d.
rect. vote. The senate contingent
claimed that the house proposed to
take oil supervisory power over
senatorial elections away from con-
gress.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-23

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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-23
THE JURY WILL GET THE
NORRIS CASE TOMORROW
Argument Was Resumed This Morn
ing but VIII Not Be Conclud-
ed Until Wednesday.


Fort Worth, Texas, April "a
Two more speeches were made in
the Norris case this morning, leay-
ing five more yet to come. 1t now
seems probable that the case will go
to the jury about noon tomorrow.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-23
THE TLOOD Sufferers
SET IEMp0NlRy REllEI
Provision Is Made to Care for Sex
enty-Two ThousanA Persons
In Flood DissSxct-
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
New Orleans. April 23.---Tempor-
airy relief has been afforded to near
ly all of the seventy-two thousand
persons who are suffering from
the disastrous overflow of the Mis-
issippi river.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-23
Hartford Companies Hart Hit.

AsSocidle0 TtsSs opec.di.
Hartford, Conn, April 23.-The
Titanic disaster will cost insurance
companies at Hartford nearly ST.
100000, according to statements by
officials of the companies. The loss
will fall chiefly on accident com
panies.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-23
Night Session in Norris Case.

Assoclated Press Special.
Fort Worth, Texas, April ga
At the afternoon session of district
court it was agreed to hold a night
session in the Norris case. 1t is prob
able that the case will go to the jury
late tonight.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-23

Call upon the Daily Light want
ads to provide way to overcome
obstacles.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
POSTAL OFFICIAL
VISITS CAPITAL
John W. Hollyday, Now Living in
Cleveland, Favors the Pro.
F posed Parcel Post =

John w. Hollyday. formerly chief
clerk in the ONCE Of Second Assistant
Postmaster General Stewart, and now
superintendent Of the railway mail serv-
Ice for the Cleveland division, II q
visitor to Washington. He will remain
here until Wednesday. renewing old
friendships and then 80 motoring with
his family and some friends through
Virginia and West Virginia.
The parcel post bill, II enacted. will
be Of great benefit" Mr.. Hollyday said
last night First of all 1t will settle
the express rates dispute. Next II will
not only prove Of great convenience and
economy to the people of the country,
but II will stimulate and Increase trade.
Merchants In small towns and in the
rural districts believe that parcel post
will hurt them. I disagree with them. 1
believe 1t will help them, and IL any
harm is done think II Is the big mail
order houses that will be hurt"
Mr.. Hollyday's post at Cleveland.
headquarters for 1900 men in the rail-
way mail service. Is regarded as having
been one Of especial difficulty because
of the fact that II was a center Of agi-
tation during the differences between
the Post-ofiice Department and the rail-
way mail clerks. 1t was at Cleveland
that ''unionization" of the railway mail
clerks was looked upon with alarm by
the Post-ofice authorities, II is said.
Mr.. Hollyday is accompanied BY Mrs.
HoIlyday and their daughter, Miss
Eleanor Hollyday. They are staying with
friends at Cleveland Park.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
PRESIDENT LEAVES
ON SAD MISSION
Judge J. W. Heron, Mrs. Taft's
Father, Dies in Cincinnati
at Age Of Eighty.fve.

President and Mrs. Taft left Washing
ton last night for Cincinnati on account
of the death of Mrs. Taft's father. Judge
John W. Heron, which occurred at his
home in that city yesterday morning.
Early yesterday morning Mrs. Taft re-
ceived a telegram announcing the news.
Although her father, who was IS years
old. had been in declining health for
several years and had been confined to
his bed recently. his death was a severe
shock to both Mrs. Taft and the Pres
ident Plans were at once put under
way for proceeding as quickly as possi-
BILE to Cincinnati. They left on the 6:i5
train and will reach Cincinnati shortly
before noon to-day. They are making
the journey in a private car attached
to the regular Western train. accom-
panied by Mrs. Taft's brother. William
c. Heron. of the Department Of JUS
tice. their son, Charlie Taft. and Mai.
Rhoades, the Presidents personal aid.
Mrs Taft's sister. who lives in Pitts
burg, Pa, was at Mingo Beach, Mass,
and she also left this afternoon for Gin
cinnati.
Immediately following receipt of the
news the White House began canceiiing
all social engagements Of both the Pres
ident and Mrs Taft. Their children
their way to the Yellowstone Park for a
tour through that reservation on horse
back and they were also notified in
kilograms from the White House.
Messages were sent to them on a
train between Minneapolis and Gardiner,
Wyo.
The White House was in mourning
for a short time early in the present ad-
ministration because of the death OF
Mrs. Horace Taft, sister-in-law to the
President. and Mr.. Laughlin. brother-in-
law OF Mrs. Taft. and now 1t will
doubtless be in mourning again until the
close Of the present administration.
This will mean the elimination Of all So
cial duties, except the state receptions
and other official functions during the
coming season. The Presidents mother
died in lsO7. while the President, then
Secretary Of War, was on a world
tour to the Philippines
Judge Heron, many years ago, was on
the bench of the Common Pleas Court
in Cincinnati, being succeeded by
President Taft, before the latter was
made solicitor general and later pro-
NOTED to the Federal bench in the Gin
cinnati District.
The President and his party will leave
Cincinnati tomorrow afternoon, follow
ing the funeral, and will return to
Washington Thursday morning. Mrs.
Taft. who. accompanied by Charlie, had
come to Washington for the notification
ceremonies last Thursday. had intended
returning to their summer home at Bev-
erly to-day.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
BULL MOOSE TO MEET.
Local Members of Progressive Party
Plan Gathering Next Week.

Local members of the National Pro
gressive party will hold a meeting tht
first part of next week, as soon a.
their delegates return from the con.
vention now being held in Chicago. The
purpose of the meeting is to arouse
interest in the organization, and to take
in new members.
Joseph Sardo, chairman of the loca
organization committee, and William A
Hickey, secretary, are confident, from
advices received from Delegate ]. C.
O'Loughlin, that all the resolutions with
regard to the District, passed in the
mass meeting here, will be considered
by the convention. The following reso-
luton will be especially urged:
THE Progressive party Of the Distric,
of Columbia desires to record its firm
belief in the need of reform In the gov
ernment of the District of Columbia
and the participation of the people in
such government. 1t warmly approves
the policy of Col. ROOSEVELT when
President in providing model laws for
the District of Columbia.
1T demands that the civil service be
extended so as to include the employees
of the District, which would tend to
end the pernicious system now in vogue
and assure a more efficient and eco-
nomical administration of the business
of the District"
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
summer Session Closes.

The, summer session Of the Catholic
University will close on Thursday with
the final examinations. There are about
$50 teachers in attendance. An eight-day
silent retreat will begin Friday after
noon. The services will be conducted by
Rev. Paschal Robinson, Of New York.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
RITES FOR CAPT. NORTON.
Veteran of Civil War to BE Buried
in Arlington.

Capt William II. Norton, whose body
was brought to this city from Webster.
n. Y, where he died at the home Of his
brother on Friday last, will be buried
at Arlington this afternoon. The fu-
neral service will be held at the residence
e32 Westminster Street Northwest, at :
p. m, DR.. ]. E. Briggs, pastor of the
Fifth Baptist Church, officiating
Capt. Norton served in the Union army
during the civil war. and gained his rank
through promotions from private for
meritorious service. He was appointed
to a clerkship in the Treasury Depart
ment soon after the war. which he held
until his death. He has been In failing
health for about a year. and recently
went North with Mrs. Norton in the
hope Of improving his condition, but the
change failed TO benefit him.
The Loyal Legion and Burnside Post.
G. A. R., of which Mr.. Norton was a
member, will participate in the funeral.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
HOLD ANNUAL PICNIC.
Christian Endeavor Society x
Outing mt Forest Glen.

The Christian Endeavorers of the Dis
trict of Columbia held their annual pic
mic meeting last evening at Forest Glen
beginning the trip at Seventh Street and
Florida Avenue at 5:15 p. m. Luncheons
were spread on the lawn at S o'clock
following which the regular monthly
meeting Of the Christian Endeavor Union
was convened in the Forest Glen Church
This meeting, which was presided over
by Rexford l. Holmes. president Of the
local Endeavor Union, was in the nature
Of an echo meeting" a number Of En-
deavorers speaking briefly on topics con-
nected with the recent Karl Lehman
summer campaign in Washington and
the Maryland State c. f. convention at
Pen Mar: which was attended by several
Washington Endeavorers. Among those
who spoke were Miss Myrtle l. Scho-
field, superintendent of the missionary
department OF the union; Mr.. Robert G.
Hale, Mr.. Max. W. Ball, Mr.. Horace NJ
Gilman, superintendent of the extension
department. and Mr.. Shirley n. Mills.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Steamer Charles Macalestef for Mount Vernon
leaves Seventh Street Wharf at 10 q. m. and TN
.. m. daily except Sunday. For Marshan Han daily
and Sunday. 10 q. n.. 80 and q p N
Steamer ST. Johns leaves Seventh Street Wharf
at . q. m. for Colonial Beach.
NoFfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
steamers from foot Of Seventh Street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at SIS .. N.
Can from Fifteenth Street and New York Avenue
every quarter hour for main entrance Zoo Park and
CHEVY ChaR.
To Great FaIls-washington and Old Douinioe
Railroad can every few minutes from Thirty-si1ta
and u StreetA
To Chesapeake Beach-Daily trains Of Cheapeaks
Beach Railway leave s:p. lo:o. and II % q. N.
IN. s.1o. and ;a5 D. %.
To Mount vemoo-washington-vi Virginia Railway
ean svdy hour On the hour from 10 q m. to y. ..
Station. Twelfth Street and Pennsylvania Avenua
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

Minister Beaupre Coming Home.
Arthur NJ. Beaupre. United States Minis
ter to Cuba. has left Havana for the
United States on leave of absence Hugh
S. Gibson, secretary of the legation.
will be charge d'affaires.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

YouTl Always Want "Top-Noch" Bread
once you learn how good it Is. Mefn-
berg's best, every one says. Grocerz' +.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

virEfnia Theater TS-days SThe Cour-
age OF Fear" The Marquise."
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
TROOPS IN THE FIELD.
Hnyti Orders 5000 to Prevent En-.
choachment of Dominican Troops.

The Haitian government has ordered
5000 troops 10 the Haitian-Dominican Dor.
der. near ouanaminthe. to prevent the
encroachment of Dominican troops upon
Haitian territory.
This movement of troops is the lates,
and most serious development in the
growing friction between the two repub.
lies. which has arisen out of the bound
airy dispute and the revolution agains,
the present Dominican government
The Haitian government is accused by
the Dominicans of aiding the revolution
lists near Puerto Plata, to the serious
embarrassment of the Dominican repub-
lie. The United States gunboat Petrol
Is on the scene at Puerto Plata.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
GETS SALTY SENTENCE.
Norman Brady Draws Six Months
In Jail for Shooting.

Norman Brady. alias Arthur Brown.
cclored. was sentenced to six months in
Jail yesterday, in the United States
branch of the Police Court, for shooting
at Vivian Frye, colored.
Since Frye swore out the papers.
charging Brady with shooting at him.
the two men had become friends. On the
stand, Frye denied that Brady had In
tended to hit him, and said that he did
rot wish to prosecute. Assistant District
ATTORNEY Hawkins characterized this as
downright perjury" and severely scold-
ed the plaintiff
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
COL. C0FFIN's FUNERAL.
Army Omcers TO He PalIbearers for
Late Soldier.

The body Of Col W. II. Comm. which
reached the city yesterday. will be buried
in Oak Hill Cemetery this morning. The
services will be held at IL o'clock in the
chapel at Oak Hill, and will be con-
Quoted by Rev. T. Hubert Jones. of
Epiphany Church. The honorary pail
bearers will be Gems. Crozier. Darlington,
Bixby, Weaver. Smith. and Torney. Gen.
William H. Carter has charge of ar
rangements for the funeral
There will be an escort Of coast artiI-
iery from Fort Washington and the En-
gineer Band from Washington Barracks
A delegation from tine Loyal Legion, Of
which Col Coffin was a member. will
attend the funeral in a body. II Is also
understood that many officers of the
National Guard will attend the funeral.
When Col Coffin was in command Of
the artillery district of the Potomac sew
eral years ago many of the local guards
men served in coast defense exercises at
Fort Hunt and Fort Washington.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
Vc.try Make. Prote.t.

The vestry Of st. Stephens Church
yesterday protested through Attorney w.
e. Fowler to the Commissioners against
granting a license to q moving picture
theater at Fourteenth and Irving
Streets Northwest.
The projected theater has its site with
in short distance Of the church. The
vestry contend, that Sunday perform
ances would seriously interfere with
church services
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
CAMP MADE READY.
Outing Place for District National
Guard at Bolivar, w. Va.

A camp which is commodious, sanitary.
and adequate in every way, y being pre-
pared at Bolivar, w. Va, where the Dis
trict National Guard will go into en-
campment August IA. A small detach-
ment has been busy for two weeks pre-
pairing for the 1.600 men who will make
the trip.
Among the conveniences of the camp
are eight shower baths, three stables,
four fresh water tanks, holding 1900
gallons and Ill new mess tables, with an
chored benches.
The site Of the camp is the farm of
Charles Cavelier, in a field of alfalfa,
nillet, and clover. Three moving ma
chimes have been busy for several days
cutting the crop.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
Bolivia to Participate.

The government Of Bolivia has accepted
the invitation of President Taft to par.
ticipate in the Panama-Paciflc Exposi.
ton at San Francisco. Cal, according
to adyices to the State Department yes.
terday. Bolivia has also decided to
sign the opium convention, as amended
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
"Absorbit' Meuh Have Saved II

sorbent powderEis now saving thou
sands of shirt waists, dresses. and
gowns. Women and girls everywhere
are discarding uncomfortable dress
shields. using "Absorbit" instead. No
more unsightly perspiration stains for
them-no more faded, streaked. discol-
ored spotsi No more odorous wet spots
to rot holes N garments-and humiliate
the weareri
Just u touch of "Absorbit"-with the
pad accompanying each box-perspira-
ton and odor vanish! Armpits become
understanding and comfortable. No
matter how heavy or light the clothing,
how hot the weather or room. Go to
dance. party, theater-perspiration won't
embarrass you.
'Absorbit" Is . real wonder worker. Just Try i'll
At drug stores, 2c-W mailed, postpaid. on receipt
Of Price By Won Voeel Laboratories. Chemical Bldg
snd Recommended b; James O'DunneI, % st. NV.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-03
BRAVE EFFORT AT ENGLISH
Japanese Correspondent Knew What
He Wanted, Though Meaning Was
Rather Vague to Others.

For the genuine English as she Is
spoke" we must go abroad among edu.
Gated Orientals, who can spell and
read English to perfection, but find It
impossible to master She syntax of our
language. A firm dealing in fishing
tackle. having sent 8 circular to a mer.
chant IN Toxic, Japan. received the
following communications:
Dear Sir in Yours: We should pre-.
sent to your company the bamboo fish.
ing rod. net basket and reel. as We
have just convenience; all those were
very rough and simple to you laughing
for your kind reply which you sent us
the catalog of fishing tackle last. etc.
Wishing we that now ut Japan there is
was not In prevailing fish gaming. but
fishermen in scarcely there now. but
We do not measure how the progress.
sion OF the germ OF the fishing game
beforehand. Therefore, We may yield
OF feeling to restock in my store your
company's fishing tackle. etc. Should
you have the kindness to send a such
further country's even in q few par
take when we send the money in or.
dering OF them. should you?
Il am yours, yours truly."-Detroit
| Free Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-03
A Lexington Interview
Mr.. Loyal Tells His Experience

Mr.. Loyal Tells His Experience
The following brief account OF an In
terview with a Lexington man four
years ago, and its sequel, will be read
with keen interest by every citizen:
j. @. Loyal. Houston St., Licking
ton, Va, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills
have been a great help to me. My
kidneys were dlsordered. Sometimes ]
suffered from a dull ache across NY
back, aud then again a sharp, darting
pain which made me hardly abe to
move. My arms were stiff aud sore. /
had heard Doan's Kidney Pills spoken
OF 80 highly that on day l got a box
at b. II. Gorrelps Drug Store. They
gave relief from the nrst. 1 am still
using them successfully"
MIR. Loyal gave the above statement
on November 25. 1907. On March l2,
1912, when he was interviewed by our
representative he said: "Doan's Kidney
Pills are mighty good medicine. The
statement l gave several years ago
ain now glad TO confirm"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents,
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. New York
sole agents for the y hited states.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-03
Why Coat IapeIs Have Nlcks.

The following is said to be the story
OF the origin OF the nick in the lapel
of mems coats: When Napoleon first
felt the sway of ambition he tried to
implicate General Moreau in a con-
spiracy. Moreau had been Napoleon's
superior. and was exceedingly popular.
but in the circumstances, with the
Man OF Destiny In power. 1t was not
safe to express publicly sympathy with
Moreau. His admirers and supporters
quietly agreed to nick their lapels to
show their fellowship, the outlines OF
the coat, after the nick was made,
forming the letter n.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-03
TURKEYS In Hawaii.

In the mountainous districts of Ha-
wall wild turkeys are very numerous,
and form an important resource for
the wandering camper. They are. Of
course, imported American turkeys
gone Wild. Some OF the stockmen lib
Grated domestic turkeys, and they
promptly took to bold life and are
thriving excellently. their only foe ap-
parently being the mongoose. which
ultimately will prove their undoing.
This simply shows how readily domes-
tic stock harks to wild life when Civ
en- an opportunity.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-04-03
SEAS PERILS EVER PRESENT
maneuVers and Sham Battles Cannes
Be Held Without the Element
of Danger.

II is the great distinction of the sea
that Its peace maneuvers are never
sham fights. To whatever branch or
grade OF the naval service a seaman
may belong. when he Is on active
service he is always face to face with
the real thing" A mistake OF any
sort. pardonable miscalculation. a
momentary failure of nerve or atten-
ton, or even some small unavoidable
accident. may involve the forfeit OF
many lives. Hence the magnificent
training the sea imposes in manii-
ness, resourcefulness and self-control.
The submarine branch OF the navy
has undoubtedly risks and dangers OF
its own. as the sad tale OF previous
disasters plainly shows; and when a
catastrophe unhappily occurs it Is OF
nature to make profound impress
sion upon the public. But in relation
TO the number OF submarines In COM
mission. and to the constant exercise
they undergo, the picked officers and
men who serve In them do not incur a
risk out OF all proportion greater than
their comrades in other branches.
Danger and risk are no peculiar
preroSative of the submarine. Daily
faced In the routine OF duty and daily
overcome. they form the very FONDA
ton of naval character, and are q
pledge, In no smah degree, OF the Sc
curity upon which as a nation we re-
pose.