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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24

EXAMINATION
ANNOUNCED FOR April.

The following letter has been
sent out to county sgperintendents
OF public instruction.:
Your attention is called to the
fact that special examination fer
teachers certificates will be held
in all county seats i'll the state the
first Friday and saturday, and
Thursday preceding. in April, in
stead of May. as heretofore Thee
will be no May examination this
year, The change is made to ac-
commodate a large number Of teach
ers who desire 10 hear from their
papers before he regular June
examination. IT, Apr.. coordination
VIII be limited 10 STAG certificates
only. and the same .uirs and reg
ulations which govern the regular
examinations viii also govern IN
this instance
| You are re4 lested la give notice
lof this examination 10 the public
Through The local pauers Of your
1county and by other available
means.
The following schedule will be
adhered TO i'll all examinations
for 1914, except thu 40 series Of
summer normal examinatious-
Tharsda, forenoon.
History ot Education, Physics,
Solid Geometry, English Literature.
Thursday AFTERNOON.
Psychology, Chemistry. Beokkeep-
ing, Plane gonometry,
tri,ia, Forenoon,
Physical Geography Physiology,
composition, Arithmetic
Friday Afternoon.
Texas History Grammar, DesoriP-
tive Geography. Plane GEOMETRY.
Saturday Forenoon.
Spelling, Writing Methods and
Management, Ci1ics. Reading.
Saturday Afternoon.
United States History, General
History Agriculture, Algebra,
Sincerely yours,
w. f DOUGHTY.
State Superintendent.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24

ceived until next morning. After
the Katy north az 4:10 in the after
noon there is 10 other mail train
north until the Il. and 7. C., At
10:+o H. or when established,
The interurtan service would provide
an early morning train south from
Dallas and late afternoon or even
ing train north from Waco.
II. 7. Williams, city ticket agent
Of the traction company, said yes
terday that headquarters had made
inquire" in connection with such
service and that information had
Heer forwarded This relates TO
the amount Of mail 10 and from
Waco and Dallas Statistics were
obtained from the postoffiee
However. We viii not know any
thing definite here" said Mr., Will
ians, until the service is actual
y authorized and schedule ar
ranged
Since the Inauguration OF the in
terurban express and baggage bust
ness it has been necessary TO add
employees To this branch Of the
service several times. Its traffic
i not confined 10 occasional pack
ages ANA the personal effects OF
inte.urban travellers. Wholesale
houses here and in Dallas and in
/ Hillsboro use it regularly.
These shipments are heaviest neal
the end OF the week when farm
and town store supplies OF flour
meats. vegetables, fruits, hardware
tetc.. are sent cut. This business is
handled by the traction eompan!
under contract for another corpor-
ia'ion chartered for transportation
purposes Exclusive express and
baggage trans are Ho# operated on
some part of the system Waco
/ News.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24
WOMEN AND
HOME RULE
THEIR ATTiTt Df. TOW ARD THE
QUESTION Is GRAPHICALLY
DESCRIBED.
TO BACK UP ARMY
Members nt the Ulster Women 5
lnioRist Council To Aid Army
In Every Possible
Way.
b Ed l., KEEN
London Correspondent for the tni'
red Press.

London, Feb. 23-"We women
are doing all we can, i'll every
possible way. to help the 100, 900
men whom Ulster has armed and
drilled III order 10 remain an intes-
raj part OF the United Kingdom.
Jue5 As the American Cisu War vas
fought to keep the state together,
80 We are striving against separa
ton"
In a Statement, made today 10 the
Belfast correspondent OF the United
Press. the Warehouses OF London
derry, president OF the Ulster Won
ems Cnionist Council, thus summed
.up the feminine attitude in the
North OF Ireland eli the home rule
question Her husband, who with
Sir Edward Carson was one OF the
Iorsauizers ot the Ulster Provision
al Government" is president o. the
mems Ulster unionist Council.
.SueA change i'll the constitution
OF these islands as is proposed in
tho home rule bill. said Lady Lon
doReierfy, would not be allowed 10
be passed III other civilized countries
unless by a two-thirds majority, or
some ether definite and unquestIon-
| ed expression OF the popular will
h4d been shown in support OF the
alteration. Why, then. should this
bill be smusgied through without
an appeal TO the people. II is q
curious fact that the radiea! party,
which processes TO believe in democ-
raey. should decline 10 consult the
democracy The question oil the
separation OF Ireland from Great
Britain is one that concerns Great
Britain as much as it concerns Ire
land. Ne owe allegiance 10 the
same king, and ne fly the same
flag as Great Britain, and we viii
pot allow this crime to be perpetual
ed. That his majesty $ army should
be sent against the most loyal OF
loyal populations in Great Britain
at the bidding OF the Irish nation
aiist party is unthinkabie. Ulster
is more determined than she has
ever been that she will not CON
sent To be dominated by, or even to
AZ knowledge in any way, = rarlia-
ment and an executive in Duh
lin. The government seems to to-
get that il is ap against not
merely a political organization but
"a Whole population. II the radical
party holds to the belief that a
country came, he governed with
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24
At the Queen.

The Queen theatre is showing a
great story Of the Civil war today
in t~o parts The feature is by
the Lubins in the title OF Be
tween Two Fires" This is a play
that is very enjoyable and you
should see it, The single reel is
a split reel production by the
Pathe company showing "Dishing
Dicks Dishwater,' comedy. and
Snow Effects in Australia. an
educational Tomorrow the queen
will show By Unseen Hand" q
se!jg drama, Pathe's Weekly No
," aad '.Dianas Dress Reform, - a
Eitagraph comedy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24
Al the Gen

The Gem is showig a program o.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24

three single reels today The
Loafer" is a dramatic production by
the Reliance company; Prince, &
Kay Bee drama, and Mrs, Pink
hurts Proxy" another Of those good
comedies by the Thanhouser players,
This is q line program, Tomorrow
the Gem viii show The Cure" a
Broneho comedy drama; "Adrift in
a Big City Thanhouser drama,
and "Jake's Hoodoo.1 Majestic
comedy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24
WaNahachie Spot Cotton.

on. the consent OF the governed. thu
son of Ulster and We women back
ing them up. viii show how stead
fast is our resolve 10 continue TO be
governed as now, within the union,
and to remain under the Imperial
Parliament and nothing else"
The enthusiasm of the snti-home
rule women OF Ulster and the prac-
teal methods they have adopted
for backing up their men folks
constitute al present the most inter
es,ing development in the prepare
tons thar province is making to
RESTS, the authority OF the proposed
Dublin parliament. OF the 2s4,oeo
women who signed the feminine
edition of the Ulster covenant
year ago. 100000 have become con-
tributing members of the Ulster
Women's Cnionist association, aud
in the past few months have raised
20 900 for the Ulster defense fund.
In every town and IN almost every
village sewing circles have been
formed for the making Of bandages.
rajsmas, sheets, pil,ow.siips. and
other articles that would be reqnir-
ed In war hospitals; while menu
bers not engaged IN needle-*oFa
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24

Oats-C hicago Futures.
May closed today ........... =. 40 SIS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24
Liverpool Spots.
Liverpool.
Cotton Seed Oil.

May, y. Y, per pound .......,1.22''
July, \. y. per pound ~
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24

You are urged to call a ny Of
flee over the Guaranty State bank
and settle your GUes. Bear this
in mind and do not become sns-
pended ADV. 2Sa
A \ GUTHRIE. Clerk.
E.m Camp No. 36, W O. w.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24

Corn-C hlcagO Futures.
May closed today ......,...66
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heat-t MCaHO utufeS.
May closed todaT .,...-....... "a SIS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24
II the Dive.

Tie Dixie theatre is showing TO-
day '-Pertls Of the White Lights,
q tNo-reeI dramatic feature by
the kalem players. ard il is 4 pro-
dQetion that is sensational and in
terest.ng 1t carries a great moral
and YOU will appreciate il The
single reel is The Inscription "
a LQbin drama that is appealing
Tomorrow the Dixie will show "A
Thief OF Hearts" q Patheplay il
two parts. and the Brute" Vita
sraph drama.
Al the Gem.
Tho c, =. sLacn.ls rrac--a %
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-24

Countess de Bertier, wife OF an
attache OF the French embassy at
Washington has startled society
with her costumes direct from Paris.
Having just arrived, the countess
comes with the latest things turned
OUT By the Paris designers, and she
has shown some Of their extreme
fashions.
While many women in Washing
ton society wear Fashionable clothes,
they had not seen anything, eXcep,
in pictures. just like the countess
wears The position Of her hus-
band Of course. brought her into so
ciety al once, and the matrons AMI
young women have watched her
many changes with great interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11
NO GREAT BATTLE
 YET BEEN FOUGHT

London, August 11.--d: 20 a. mo--NC great battle has yet been fought on land or sea in the war of seven nations, un- less the German assaults upon the fort resses at I.iege eventually assume the proportions of battle m history. Both combatants claim victory there, with the Belgians still holding the forts and the Germans occupying the city.
 The situation is unique. There is nc confirming of the Daily Mails report that the French have engaged the Germans and cut off their retreat, inflictins a loss of 5000 men. The Begians claim that they have taken 5000 prisoners on Belgian soil, but military men regard all the es- tinates of the belligerents as great ex- aggerations.
 Apart from Liege. the fighting of the first week, when resolved to the proper prospective eventually, doubtless, will be considered insignificant.
 France and Austria finally are off, cially at war, the ambassadors having left the respective capitals. The French government broke off diplomatic rela- tions with Austria on the grounds that Austrian troops were reinforcing the Ger mans.
 Austria appears to have abandoned the advance on Servia for time, and appar- ently is cooperating with Germany in the supposed strategy of attempting to crush France before Russia can mobilize.
 Financial conditions in England are re- turning to normal Although there is a ef eat disorder in many trades, the prices Of foodstuffs have risen only slightly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11
SOUTH AMERICAN TRADE ATTRACTING
 COAL DEALERS

Chicago, August 10.-Dealers from the eastern and southern coal fields, who have approximately 350,c00 tons of coal ready for shipment to South America as soon as transportation is available, have recommended the organization of an official board of commerce to instruct business men of the needs, finances and transportation questions of the South American trade according to an an- nouncement today by the Black Diamond, the organ of the trade.
 Impurities have been made. if was an- nounced, of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of W. c. Redfled, secretary of the department of commerce, and John Barrett director general of Pan American union and promises were made that the coal trade would cooperate with other lines to accomplish as much as pos sible with the small tonnage available.
 According to an announcement from MT. Barrett. the 10 nations "A Argentina, Boli- via. Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Ecua- dor. Paraguay, Colombia and Venezuela- import from the European nations now at war more than ss6o,Ooo.ooo annually and export to the same countries goods to the value of >681 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11
French Government Charges Austrians Violated Prom ises and Sent Troops to the French Border
FRENCH AMBASSADOR LEAVES AND AUSTRIAN
 DEMANDS PASSPORTS
French Consider Austrian
 Troop Movement as Act
 ing Against France-Give Out Formal Statement

Paris, Via London, August 10.- (S D. m.)-It was officially announced tonight that France had broken off diplomatic relations with Austria Hungary. The French ambassador at Vienna has left the Austrian capital and the Austro-H Hungarian ambassa- dor to Paris has asked for his pass ports.
 In announcing the breaking off of relations with Austria the French for eign office made the following state ment:
 Contrary to assurances given by Austria to the French minister oi foreign affairs that no Austrian troops were taking part in the Franco German war, the French government has ascertained beyond any possible doubt that certain Austrian troops are at present in Germany outside the Austrian frontier. These troops, which have set free certain German troops destined to be employed in fighting the French, ought indubitably, de facto and de jure to be considered as acting against the French. In the cir cumstances the French ambassador was ordered to leave Vienna.
 "The Austrian ambassador at Paris, on being informed as to Frances de- cision, asked for his passports"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11
MONTENEGRINS
 ADVANCE ON AUSTRIA

Vienna, August 10.-(via London )-Five thousand Montenegrins last Saturday ad- vanced against the Austrian frontier posts to the east of the fortified town of Ire hinje, Herzegovina. The Austrian losses were one officer and 2l men while the Montenegrins lost 200 men killed.
 The Russians have made strenuous ef- forts to enter Austria, but have been re- pulsed. The Austrian frontier troops have carried out successfully several accommodating expeditions
 The Reichspost says that Servian sup plies from the new Servian territory are gradually being cut off as the surround ing of the Servians by the Austrians pro- ceeds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Lone hundred spies put to death ii
 Belgium.
 Austria and France end diplomatic re-
 lations.
 iiege Invested but forts not taken. Mrs. Wilson's body on way to Rome 2--Alabama in strong position us result
 of war. 3--WorlS on Tennessee resumed 4-Editorial comment 5--Mofe expressions on European var One killed and two hurt when girder
 falls.
 Working out plans to finance cotton, Expect money from Washington to-
 day 6-Society. 7-Sports S1uscaloosa hard hit by stoppase Of
 work g. Bankkead thinks Warrior work must
 wait awhile. H. Markets. F. Best financial legislation since civil
 Uar, say experts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11

witnessed much of the l.iege fighting, says that the German artillery tactics were excellent. but expresses surprize at the infantry fighting in close order. Bat talion after battalion was thrown into the fight in solid formation, but he adds, the estimates of 25.000 losses was an ex- laggeration
 Most of the captured Germans were from IS to 2f years old. Their greg mi forms were stripped of all insignia and their helmets were covered with grey cloth.
 The civilians of the town says the cor respondent showed the greatest courage under bombardment and in the face of alarms brought in by frightened refugees. The German shells did a little dama gc to the city in the angle between the Rivers Ourthe and Mouse Tho factories and coal mines were in operation through ont the fighting.
 The correspondent. writing on Sunday. predicted that the Germans could not take the forts without sacrifices which would cripple their right wing. He ex- pressed the opinion that the German plan of sweeping down the Mouse to Sedan must be abandoned because 1t has already laeen so long delayed. He says the French have massed five army corps in the Ger mans path
 The Germans will bring their heavy artillery against the forts which will stand much bombardment.
 In the opinion of the correspondent the Germans have decided to advance along the south side of the Mouse, leav- ing Liege.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11

Washington, August Io.-Complete revo- ution in the methods of cotton market ing was proposed today as a means Of relief from depression threatened by the closing of the cotton markets during the European war. The plan was laid pe- fore the House agricultural committee by experts of the department of agriculture. It contemplates government supervision of marketing, federal standardization of grades, and establishment of system of wasehousing to make baled cotton d solid basis for credit to growers and enable them to finance theIr crops until advantageous conditions can be made for marketing.
 C. j. Brand, chief of the division of markets. suggests the scheme be put in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11

Every line of railroad between Liege and the German frontier is alleged to have been destroyed and the Belgian troops are said to have blown away every bridge, tunnel and cuvert.
 The Belgian general staff declares it has received intelligence that the Ger mans, expecting to take I.iege in a few hours brought with them only sufficient food for few days and little ammuni- tion their plan being to rush Iiege and make it their prepared base of opera tions
 The same authority states that the German assertion of the capture of 1000 Belgian prisoners is baseess. and adds that mol a single Belgian soldier remains in the town of Iiege as they all are star toned in the forts
 So far as can be learned by the Belgian general staff, some 12o,0oo German troops were engaged at Liege. They are said to have so weakened as to be unable effectively to attack the forts.
 On the other hand, it is argued that it is not possible for the forts to coneen- trate their fire on the town of Liege. it. self.
 The next development in the situation is to be the arrival of the Belgian main army, reported to be advancing rapidly from Louvain. in the northwest, to att tack the Germans occupying the town of Liege.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11
B|G GERMAN LINER
 WILHELM REPORTED
 CAPTUREDBY ESSEX
Strict Censorship Keeps Fate of Big Vessel From Public Knowledge, But
 Rum0rs Indicate Capture

New York, August IO.--whIIe incom- ing liners today brought confirmation that foreign warships arc cruising or the American coast, strict censcrshfp kept hidden from public knowledge the fate of the North German Lloyd steamer i<ronprinz Wilhelm, which took 5000 tons of coal out of this port under cover of darkness Inst week before the batt1eship Florida began its enforce mcnt of the neutrality laws
 The British cruiser Essex has cap- tured the German liner and Is taking her, a prize of war into Hamilton, Ser muda, according to wireless messages declared 10 have been overheard at sea. The Associated Press correspondent at Bermuda indicated in d cryptic dispatch that he had information which he had not been allowed to communicate by cable. This message came in response to one informing the correspondent of the Reported capture of the kronprinz Wilhelm.
 Enforce Military Laws
 Port authorities put into effect more rigid enforcement of the neutrality laws today almost simultaneously with the arrival of the Atlantic transport liner MinnetonlSa with the story that a warship, nationality not learned, had pursued her during the closing hours of her voyage to American waters. An embargo was placed on the wireless ap- paratus of every foreign ship in New York harbor This step was taken af- ter the authorities began to suspect foreign cruisers at sea might be com municating with ships of their nation ality In port.
 The chase Of the Minnetonka ended early today only after the ship steamed into the three-mile neutrality zone Tn the vicinity of Nantucket Three days out from Liverpool. the Monnetonka' flying a British flag. was informed by wireless by the White star liner Oceanic. on her. way to Englano, that state of war existed
 Last night the Monnetonka refused to disclose by wireless her Identity to A warship which asked if. With her portholes blanlxcted and electric wires to every state room cut, the Minnetonka sped through the fog and few hours
 tCoptinued Page Eigh)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11
|ONE HUNDRED SPIES KILLED IN BELGIUM; OVER 2OOO ARRESTED
Belgium Covered by Network of German Spies, Says Report From Brussels Private Signs Dis covered On Military Works ks-Severe Precauti0n Now Taken By Military Experts.

Brussels, via Paris August 10 (235 p m)-Belgium has been network of German spies Six hundred al ready have been arrested and 100 were shot today.
 Some of the Germans captured wore uniforms of gcndalmes, guards soldiers and officers of the Belgian army. Many armed with bombs and revovers and rode ill automobiles bearing false numbers They also had in their ee ettersw the counterfeit of the Belgian Just before and after the fighting private signs discovered bridges military works and ane ducts indicating that those structures should be blown up
 SWEEPING PRECAUTIONS TAKEN
 Severe precautions have been taken by the military authorities No is admitted at the railway stations without la permit and automobiles are halted at every mile.
 The minister has issued proclamation that every Ger and Austrian who does not declare himself within 24 hours will be considered spy Since the Flanders provinces placed under martial law two days than 20O0 have been arrested spies.
 Forty thousand volunteers been enrolled and have formed into 20 regiments of 2OO0 each.
 service between Brussels and Paris resumed this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11
Complete Revolution Of
 Cotton Marketing Urged

operation through the Lever cotton grades bill, now before the House com mittee. This bill provides for federee supervision of cotton grading and sh< fixing of federal standards for cotton. MT. Brand suggested amendments to en- able the government to license cotton warehouses, where the crop could bo stored. Under such conditions, he said, the new federal board would be able to make cotton in the warehouses the basis of ample credit to growers
 The committee tomorrow will hear cot- ton men of the south on. the proposed scheme, and will ask them for susses- tions. F. J. Watson, commissioner of agriculture of south Carolina. today he- gan organizing committee of growers and manufacturers to present the viewo of the southern cotton mon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11
TEXAS DEMOCRATIC
 CONVENTION TO MEET

Ei Paso, Tex, August i0-The state democratic convention of Texas will con vene here tomorrow to ratify nominations made in the recent primary and adopt a platform.
 The state democratic executive commit tee today declared Jeff McIemore of Houston a nominee for congressman at large over w. P. Lane present comp troller. MT. Lane gave notice of appeal, claiming an official count would insure his selection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11
Dutch Steamer Is Sunk; Crezv Landed Al Helsingfors

steamer Lapand, anchored in the Solent. were taken off the vessel late today by government tug and transferred to Portsmouth. Fifty Belgians among the crew also left the steamer for Belgium.
 A French gunboat escorted into Fall mouth at noon an Amsterdam vessel, which the worship had picked up at the entrance to the Engiish channel.