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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-02-09
FEDERAL PROBE
Of TWO STRIKES
Congressional Committees in
Michigan and Colorado,
Making Investiga
tions.
MINERS COME IN SNOW
COMMITTEES VIII stay in Colorado for
Month II Necessary to
Find Out the
Causes.
MINERS COME IN SNOW
Nv n e. Parke, stan correspondent
o. the United Press. j

Of the United Press.
HANCOCK, Mich, Feb. 9.The
federal investigation into the Calumet
copper strike was to begin in the
city hall here this afternoon. Repre-
sentative Joseph Howell OF Utah,
whose non-arrival caused postpone
ment OF the forenoon session, arriy-
ed shortly before noon, joining Repre-
sentatives Taylor and Casey. Forty
strikers who wers to testify when
the miners began presentation OF then
case led picturesque procession oi
several hundred miners who cam .
trooping into Hancock through deep
snow drifts from all over the range
country.
Chairman Taylor announced today
that the newly created national in
dustrial commission has accepted an
invitation to send representative to
the hearings and that Luke Grant,
former Chicago newspaper man will
represent the commission. The com
mittee has received no answer to the
invitation it extended Governor Fer.
ris and Michigan state authorities to
co operate.
Colorado investigation.
DENVER. Colo, Feb. 9.Hapine
sacceeded for the first time since the
colorado coal strike Began ID gcttinn
mine operators and strike leaders to
gether in one room, the congressional
sub-committee named to investigate
causes and results of the walk out in
this state, formally began it's inquiry
today
We are going to find out all aboIi
this strike and what caused 1t, il II
takes a month"; declared Chairman
NJ. D. Foster, of Illinois, when the
session opened at 10 "a. M. in the sen
ate chamber of the state house. The
investigators will probably remain
mere three days and then go to Trini
dad which has been the center of the
strike troubles.
The probers lost no time on Their
arrival Sunday, putting in Ave hours
81 preliminary work. John Lawson
and John McLennan, strike leaders
ana J. G. Osgood. J. F. Welborn ami
?. W. Brown mine operators, met In
'he committees room at local hotel
When today's sessions met it was
expected James Dalyrimple. state Goa
NINE INSPECTOR, Edw. Y. Drake, state
ceputy labor commissioner, and Pro
lessor George, state geologist, would
be first witnesses.
The subcommittee is composed q
ehairman Foster and Representatives
Y. W. Austin, Tennessee; John NJ
Evans, Montana: James F. Byrnes
south Carolina, and Howard Suther
iand, West Virginia.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-02-09

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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19
PAR?t, ST noe. HOUSE.

Parks School House March IL
We are having fine spring weather
and farmers are planting corn.
Oats that were thought to have
been killed by the extreme cold
weather now promise crop. Young
oats look nice.
Mrs c. L. Kelley was shopping in
WaXahachie one day last week.
Miss Johnnie Roberts Of WaXa-
haehie is spending the week with
her cousin, Miss Gertie Roberts.
Gertie Dodson recently enjoyed 4
visit to Alsdorf and was accom-
panied to Ennis by Mrs. II. y, kel.
ley of Boyce.
Miss Ellen Yates spent Monday
night with friends in this commun-
ity.
Miss Lizzie Toone, who has been
a victim OF appendicitis near year
went to Tho WaXahachie sanitarium
fer operation last week, but is
expected home in two or three days.
Some Of our people attended tin
opening service of the FIRST Baptist
church at WaXahachie yesterday
II. b. Tornc and family spent the
day with relatives i'll WaXahachie
yesterday,
There is talk OF having summer
school at Park School House this
year,
John Roberts and family white
moving from Athens to WaXahachje
visited relatives in Park community
recently,
Il. ]. Anderson and wife visited
at Crisp a short time since.
Burleson Vance and bride spent
few hours with friends in this
vicinity today.
S. t. Roberts and family spent
the week with their old neighbors
ia Park community recently.
Mrs. Hester Roberts and children
are ylsltng her sister, Mrs. O. T.
Longino,
s. l.. Dodsou md sister heard
the subjecs Of "4odiiness' discussed
by Rev. llightower at Reagor' 5
~hapel second Sunday.
Charlie Anderson and wife called
on friends in this vicinity yes
terday,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19
County Announcements

All announcements made undel
this head are subject to the actor
Of the democratic primary to be hello
in July:
For Judge 40Jh judicial District
J. :. LLMpklNs.
F. l., HAWKINS Ue-eleetion).
For Representative, Place No. q
ROBT. L. SULLIVAN.
For District Clerk
5. c 9ANKERsLEY.
J. b. BAKER.
MUNSEY l.. CAMPBELL.
WALTER s. JONES.
For County Clerk
RUSH HICKMAN.
j. W. TUCKER.
For County Judge
W. NJ TIDWELL.
AMI CAROTHERS.
II. r. STONALL.
/ i OF SnETlu
AKMON YATES.
w. ]. POLLOCK.
/ II, s. DEARBORN.
O. L. SIMS.
W. D. RYBURN.
JIM HICKMAN
JOE ALEXANDER.
L. F. WILKINSON.
For Tax Assessor
H. F. ROUSSEAU.
BRTCE BURGESS.
w. W POWELL.
j. 3. TEAGuE.
LEM WRAY.
For County Superintendent
JOHN OLSEN.
W. s. ELY.
JACK JOHNSON.
For Representative Place No. i
HAYDEN MOORE.
For Justice, Precinct No. L
FRED l.. WILSON.
For Constable, Precinct j.:
JIM HaMN
ROBERT z NIXON.
For Commissioner Precinct Il
J. ", CALLENS.
JOE Il, GRIFFITH.
TIN NEWTON.
For Comm sis,'oaer Precinct G
J. HENRY MILLER
fof Commissioner Precinct )
]. u. CARROLL.
For Commissioner Precinct =
MONROE DELk.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19

Taylorsburg, Obio.-- Abe S1'Haer
the village pessInist laugt-I HIM
self to death from r>4al?S B(FF,
the Great American Magazine OF
Fun which is making greater strides
lhan any other magazine before tho
American public today. It Ia a
magazine that will keep the whole
family in good humor. The staff
OF Bill contains the greatest art
lists, caricaturists. critics, and eds
tors on the continent It is highly
illustrated and printed in many
co(Grs. 1t will keep the whole fam
ily cheerful the year round, You
aan afford to spend S1.00 yea
10 10 this Send clipping and
one dollar bill today to The b
one years subscription
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19
Kidneys Cause Much
Misery.

With pain and misery by day
sleep distufbing bladder weakness
at night, tired, nervous rundown
men and women everywhere are glad
to know that Foley Kidney Pills re-
store health and strength, and the
regular action of kidneys and blad-
der. Curlin's Two Drug stores
March adv.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19
Special 'liea!d1 Warning" for Marcl

Special 'Iieas,h Warning for March
March is a trying month Tor the
very young and for elderly people,
Group, bronchial colds, lagrippe and
pneumonia are to be feared and
avoided. f'oley'S Honey and Tar Is
a great family medicine that will
cuickly stop cough. check the
progress Of a cold. and relieve in-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19
Then He Got Clubbcd.

Her Father Yon could never SUB
port my daughter on your begsarly
salary.
suitor~l realize tfat, sir, and
I've been wondering il We coultn I
-er-club together.-Boston Tran
script.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19

Foley CatAartic Tables are en-
t,rely effective, thoroughly cleansing
and always pleasant in action. The
contain blue flag, are a remedy for
constipation and sluggish liver. ana
a tonic to the bowels, which are inn
proved by their use. Try them.
They DO not fail to give reIief and
satisfaction. Curtin Two Drug
Stores. March adv.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19
Gi!y Announcements.

For City Attorney
NEIL c. ERWIN.
For City Marshal
J. f. JONES.
For Assessor and Collector
CARROLL TODD.
For City Secretary
EARLE l.. GIBSON.
For City Treasured
LYNN LASS}EELL.
For Alderman Ward Il
WILL MOORE
For Alderman Ward .
r. o. CHEATHAM
For Alderman Ward .
X. u. MeCOMBS,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19

famed and coneested air passages.
II is safe, pure. ana always reliable.
Curlin's TWO Drug Stores.
March adv.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19
Just Right for Backache and
rheumatism.

Foley Kidney Pills are so thor-
cughly effective for backach", rheu-
matism. swollen, aching joints. kid
rey and bladder ailments that they
are recommended everywhere 4. A
Jeffords, McGrew, Nebr, says My
druggist recommended Foiey Kid
ney Pills for pains in my back. and
before l finished one bottle. my Old
trouble entirely disappeared. Cur
Inns Two Drug stores March adv.
There is also the girl Who prefers
place as barkeep at Jhe ribbon
counter at four or fte bones per
week to the more lucrative service
If a waitress with tits and cakes
Included Which Is apt Illustration
Of I. h. phrase, poor but proud
and serves as explanation VII So
many are that way.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19

Time hurries as the bard re
marks, palavers or replies; scarce
has the grounding had his say be
fore we swat flies. - l'rom the
Soulful Spasms Of a Spring PoetD
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19

However, the statement that You
would rather near the real estate
fan on the coffin OF your son than
to know he was becoming tough
nut is a chestnu,. and You should
sav something more original
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19
Avoid Stufly Nheexy Breathing.

lake Fo!ey S HONEY and Tar UOIl.
pound for an inilamed and con
gested conditions Of the air pass
ages and bronchial tubes. A cold
develops quickly il not checked and
bronchitis, la grippe and pneumonia
are dangerous possibilities. Harsh
racking coughs weaken the system.
but Foley's Honey and Tar is safe,
pure and certain in results. Con
tairs no opiatos. Curiin's Two Drug
Stores March adv.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19

DO SOMETHING to help your gar
den, yard or lot. This will be the
means of helping the man with the
team. have iill-in dirt tree. Greek
loan and gravel for sale at 70 cents
per load, or delivered at zoe 70
S1.o0, depending on distance, u. ii,
THOMPSON. $40
------------------
SEE, Mizell, Peters q Co. for fire,
tornado and automobile insurance.
Only the best companies represent
ed, u
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19

re Ianny mefcl1e IN tn2'sssG-ss %
ool3es for 81 wears --Dr e, &c e. $50
'r,C Blood So
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19

MR.. FARMER--lf you have for sale
horses, mules, cows. hogs. wagon,
buggy, farm implements, poultry,
farm products. you viii find no
surer, better. quicker and cheaper
way to find buyer than by plac-
inc an advertisement in this col
nmn. Rates. one cent a word for
first insertion and ono-half cent u
word for each subsequent insertion.
No ad. taken fog less than 2oc.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19

Fathcr-rpor my word. YOU chill
dren are getting too danny for any
ching, Why, when ! Vas your ase
| WAS glad to get enough dry bread
to cal.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19
=TEyE PE0PT L. rs FORUM

WANT ADS ARE CHI; 7
====--===--===-==-==----=- |
. THE WEATHER. o
+ Tonight much colder Cold .
" wave. Temperature Will be 20 8
g to * degrees, Friday fair. .
> . = . . . = . . . . . . = . =
FOR SALE.
FOR Tomato, cabbage and
geRper plaGts for everybody. Bird
Forrest #
FOR sALE-A spider phaeton, in
AGst-c1ass condition. See Jim Dnna-
way. 30Spd
FOR SALt,--OId newspapers, just
the thing to 90 under your carpets,
Call at, the Daily Light Office, t
FOR SALE number o. good sec
ond~hand sewing machines, $3.50 up.
See Pat Wilson. If
FOR SALE -FuHblood, Barred Ply
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19

SPRING TIME mean house cleaning
ard and house cleaning is no COM
plete until you have your old mat
tresses renovated and made new and
sanitary. Favorite Mattress Fac
tory, Phone 43.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19

PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER- - room
three over State Bank & Trust Co
Dictation, typewriting and mimo-
graph work. New phone 81, old
phone III. Mrs. II. &. Young. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19
ss!S%5>f.E NGClt.

SEE NJ. u, Roberts fer house moV-
ing. OGice phone 80, residence
phone 81. -eBa
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-03-19

FOR aALti-Two-stoFy, eIght-room
residence, Two halls. TWO path rooms
and all modern c3nren+ences. in
Trinity addition. cd phone 156.
30Spd
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 1914.
DEMOCRATS MAKE GOOD CHOICE

The Democratic convention at Skagway has nominated c. E. Bun nell, of Valdez, as their candidate for delegate to congress. They have made an excellent choice. A lawyer of ability, a business man of stand ing in his home town, he has earn ed the respect of his neighbors and as the people of other sections of the territory come to know him dur ing his campaign they, too, will learn to respect his ability, his honesty of purpose and his desire to serve the people. f .'s |.
 MT. Bunnell will make a clean campaign. He will carry this dis trict by large vote. Judge Wicker sham has never been confronted by stronger adversary.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
that should Germany once gain foothold she would never leave.
Mediation Offer Reflected.

Mediation Oner HeJecteo.
 WASHINGTON Aug. 6.-President Wilson's formal offer of mediation, in accordance with The Hague stipu. lation, which was made by Secretary of State W. J. Bryan to all the pow. CTS involved in the present war. has been rejected by all of them, as the powers state the offer came too late and that the present war must be fought to a finish.
 Search American Ships.
 The Treasury department today is- sued orders that all vessels leaving American ports are to be searched for contraband before being given clearance paper" and that no ship with contraband articles is to be allowed to. leave port.
 Prevent InternationaI Trouble.
 The .order is expected to prevent international complications for the United States, as American ships will thus be prevented from taking con- traband to the nations at war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Declare War On Italy.

LONDON, Aug. 6.-The German ambassador at Rome has notified the Italian government that unless Italy remains true to her treaty obligations and joins Germany and Austria in the present fight that Germany will declare war on her and the Austrian army will invade Italy.
 Italy Must Help.
 The German ambassador has de- manded that Italy repay the work done for her by Germany and Aus tria, who have for the past twenty years been warding off the powers that would have crippled her and al lowed Italy to secure the present po- sition she maintains among the na- tions of the world.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
kitchner Secretary of War.

LONDON, Aug. 6.--Lord Kitchner commander in chief of the English army during the Boer war, has been named as secretary of war and has taken charge of the direction of the campaign against Germany. The English army will be sent into Bel gium. Three hundred thousand troops are ready to cross from Dover as soon as the Channel sQuardon has driv' en the German ships from the North Sea. Enough transports to take the army across are now ready.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
German. Lose Heavily.

BRUSSELS, Aug. 6.-The losses to the Germans in the attack on Liege yesterday are estimated at 1000 men. Time and again the Germans at- tempted to carry the Notifications about the city but were driven back with heavy loss. The artillery fire of the Belgians was accurate. Lose at Vice.
 The Germans also lost $500 men at Vice, which they tried to capture.
 Germans outnumber eeI0ians.
 The Germans outnumber the Bel gian army force operating against Liege. The German army numbers 10000 men, while the Belgians mum. Der only 25,000 men, but the latter are fighting from behind breastworks and Notifications.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Return Gold to Banks.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The $15,. O0O,0OO in gold on the German ship Kronprinczessin Cecilie, which return ed to Bar Harbor, Me, to escape cap ture by French battleshfps, will be returned to the New York bankers. Owing to England having declared war against Germany and the uncer- tainty of the gold ever reaching Ger. many no attempt will be made to de- liver it now.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Americans Leaving Germany.

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 6.-One thou sand Americans arrived here today from Hamburg and other German ports. They were glad to get away from the war zone, but were con- pelled to leave all their baggage be- hind. They will await the arrival of an American ship to take them home.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
American Prices May Raise.

NEW YORK, Aug. 6.-The Na' tional League of Housewives, with members in all parts of the states, have issued an order to boycott any merchant trying to raise prices be- cause of the present war. They claim that American prices should not go upward, as but little of the wheat and farm products can be shipped and that as a matter of fact shipments to Europe have stopped
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Successfully Conceal War Plans

Successfully Conceal War Plans.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The mil itary experts here who are following the plans of both the French and German armies say that both sides have so far successfully hidden the real object of their campaign from each other and from the world. Both have been sparring to locate the ob- ject for which the other will strike. 1t is expected here that it will be several days before the two armies close in any large battle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Financial Panic Passes.

LONDON, Aug. 6.-The symptoms of a financial panic, which for a few days threatened the business in this country, have passed away and the people are now adjusting themselves to the changed conditions. No furth' CT runs on the banks have been made
 The confidence of the people in the stability of the banks has returned.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Seryian Army Ready.

LONDON, Aug. 6.-Dispatches from the Servian capital announce that the mobilization of the army is complete and that the troops are ready to in. wade Bosnia. Servia's war strength numbers 34O,0OO men, most of whom are veterans of the Balkan wars.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Imprisoned for Advancing Prices.

VIENNA, Aug. 6.-The Austrian government has caused the arrest of dealers who raised their prices be- cause of the war and threatens to confiscate the stocks of mere ants who advance the price on foodstuffs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Britain Declared War First

LONDON, Aug. 6-Immediately fol- lowing the declaration of war by Great Britain against Germany for the invasion of Belgium the Germans declared war against Great Britain and her colonies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Queen Reviews Troops.

THE HAGUE, Aug. 6.-Queen Will helmine reviewed the troops here to- day. The army of the Netherlands have been mobilized to it's full strength and are prepared to fight to maintain their neutrality. Germany has promised to respect the neutral ity of Holland, but the latter fears
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06

Having secured a arst-cIass baker, we are now prepared to sell bread and pastry at reasonable prices. Del monico Grill in Senate building. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Many Join Red Cross.

BRUSSELS, Aug. 1.-Two thousand women today joined the Red Cross Association and will work to relieve the suffering of those injured in the present European war. More are ex- pected to be enrolled.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
EnoIand Won't Protect Food carooes.

EnuIand Won't Protect Food Car9oes.
 CHICAGO, Aug. 6.-1n spite of the announcement made by the British naval secretary that British warships would not convoy and protect ship ments of wheat and other food stuffs from this country to England, the prices went upward today. Grain prices are still strong.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Americans Handling Mail.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Mails from European countries to America are being transferred by American ships as well as by ships of other nations which have remained neu- tral.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Price of Beef Goes Up.

LONDON, Aug. 6.-In common with all foodstuffs the price of beef has been advanced ten cents per pound since the declaration of war against Germany.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Women Mob Bakeries.

LONDON, Aug. 6.-The women of this city today mobbed the bakeries when the prices on bread were rais- ed. The bakers were forced to re- duce the price near what it was be- fore the declaration of war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Germans Lose
 Several Warships
(Continued from page 4.)

(Continued from page 4.) the front to fight with the Belgian troops against the Germans.
 Using Automobiles.
 Automobiles are being used by the troops to bring back to this city the wounded troops from the front. The automobile service has been found to be an excellent method of moving troops and supplies over the fine roads.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Tho Emporium.

The Emporium received on the last boat Hot Point electric heaters. bak- CTS, cookers and int irons. Boys Mount Hood overalls. ages to 16 for 50 cents and up. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Three M.- sails saturday.

The Three M. will leave at 8 g. m. Saturday morning for Port Wells and way ports. For rates apply to Cant. Morris on board. ks
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-06
Nuhone coraats.

Try Mrs. St. Marie's 10, one of those Nuhone corssts. u
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-04-17
TRUSTEES SALE.
The State Of Mississippi, Noxubee Cou

The State of Mississippi, Noxubee County.
By virtue of the provisions of a certain deed Of
trust executed by Ann Pruftt on the End day Of
February, 1909, to J. O.. Faser as trustee. to secure
to J. A. Short a certain Indebtedness therein men,
toned, which said trust deed and note has been
transferred to J. L. Grace said trust deed being
recorded in Deed Book No. 95. page 121, in Chan
Gerry Clerks office. in saidl county, 4, the under
signed as substituted trustee, will on
MONDAY. THE 18TH DAY OF APRIL. 1914.
within legal hours in front of the door OF the
Court House in the City of Macon, Miss. proceed
to sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash:
House and lot situated and adjoining the north
west corner of T. S. Borgess. land and described
as follows: Beginning at a stake on south Side of
a street. which point is 3 45-1W .chains south Of
north boundary of west half southeast quar-, sec,
%. and is 5 chains east of west boundary of west
half southeast quar-. Sec. Is. thence run west 2
34-100 chains to street. thence south 31O-100 chains
thence north to beginning. All the above lot stu
ated in west half southeast quarter. Sec, Is, T. 10.
R. 10. containing IL acres more or less. being the
place where said Ann Pruitt now lives.
The property mentioned in said trust deed will
be sold to satisfy said Indebtedness and the cost Of
this proceeding. AT DENT,
Substituted Trustee.
This March 10th 1914.