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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-05-30
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-05-30
Society
Av Mrs. Geo. 7 Wilson,
Miss McDufiie's Recital.

The Voice certificate recital Of
Miss tucy McDudte drew large
audience to Trinity's auditorium last
saturday night
The eject Of the stage decora-
ions vas In pink, using potted by
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-05-30
\ Six OI lock Dinner.

On last Saturday Mrs Carl Schus-
ter rendered Il stag dinner to seven
of Mr. Schuster's fishing friends, -
An attractive center piece was
formed by the construction of a
miniature lake showing the trees
along the border. Small poles with
real hooks attached to the lines
served as place markers, and In a
contest showing their skill in ang-
ling within a small compass, Mr..
Spalding proved to be the best fish
erman. landing live fish from the
bottom of this lake.
The hostess was assisted by Mrs.
d. +. Kendall in serving fruit cock
tail, fish course. salad course and an
ice course which with dainty, delec-
table side dishes was pronounced by
the following guests as being I'M
surpassed;
Messrs. S. P. Spalding, c, w.
Moores, Charley Burnett. w. r.
Jones, George Bayless, d. f. Ken
dali, and Joe Phillips.
Although heavy rain fell from
the hours OF six to seven, the enter
tainment planned by the Phila-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-05-30

BY the Associated Press.
Quebec, May 30.-The official
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-05-30
An Informal Dinner.

For the pleasure Of those who as
sisted in her recital last Monday
Miss Lucy McDmtlie entertained Will
a DELIGHTFULLY."- informal dinner last
night, She Was assisted by her sis
ter, Mrs. r. r. Andrews. Seated
around the board were the follow
ing Messrs. Philip Cordell, BallarG
Dinwiddie, Stockton Beck. Joe Har
ris, Will McElree, Misses Lucy Me
Dutfie, Snow Johnson and Eva Hol.
land. the latter substituting foi
Miss Tucker.
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-05-30

Misses Annie Martin, Lillian
Rushing, Winnie Mccartney and
Mamie Bell Watson visited in Dallas
during the week.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-05-30

MIR. and Mrs Fletcher Norton OF
Hiash0ro are VISITING pf. Walker
and family The Nortons have inst
completed comfortable new home
i'm lLinsbnro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
HYOMEI RELIEVES
in five MINUTES
YOU BREATHE 1T.

II your head is all stuffed Up from
cold or catarrh, you suffer with dull
headaches and seem lacking in vital
ity, or are constantly shifting and
coughing. you need a remedy that will
give the quickest, most effective and
lasting relief possible something
that will go right to the spot, clear the
head and throat and end your misery.
Surely use Hyomei - all druggists
sell 1t. II is just such a remedy, and
is entirely harmless and pleasant to
use-you breathe it-no stomach dos
ing.
The antiseptic oils of Hyomei mix
with the air you breathe-its breath
giving medication Immediately reaches
the sort and infiamed mucous men,
brane-you feel better in five minutes
II is practically impossible to use Hy-
omei and not only be relieved but per-
manently benefited. II. o. Rolls will
refund your money If you are not sat
fsfied. Ask for the complete outfit
$l.00 size.-(Adv.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

NJ. Hamilton of the Western Illinois
State Normal school at Macomb. as
sneakers. These speakers are all well
known in institute work in this coun-
~. A cordial invitation is extended
to everyone to attend the two sessions
OF this institute. The following pro
gram has been arranged:
MORNING SESSION, $3.50.
Address. Above the Books Sup
erintendent c. f. Joiner.
Address. The Pension Law-What
and How Miss Cora Hamilton.
AFTERNOON SESSION, 1870.
Address. What Shall the Harvest
Be"-Miss Hamilton
- Address. The Parent and the
Teacher''-Hon. Francis G. Blair.
Mrs. b. r. winbigIer arrived home
wednesday from Champaign, where
SIZE had been visiting her sister Mrs.
Gonnerman.
Miss Mary DENIM went TO Gilchrist
Saturday to spend the day with
friends.
Mrs. Herman Streghatner and two
children OF Gleneris, Canada. and Mrs.
Harry Clayton and son OF Rock Island,
were guests NJ the ANiNS " 49,
Mrs. CLYDE Carnahan this week.
Mrs. Mary Warner went TO Viola
Thursday 10 make a few weeks visit
with her cousins. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
Baxter and other relatives:
Mrs. J. b. Robbins OF Peoria, who
was visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
O. p. Willis. spent Wednesday in
New Boston with Mrs. Anna Kath.
Al the meeting OF the Columbian
club held wednesday afternoon the
following officers were elected TO serve
during the coming year:
First Vice President-Mrs. W. ID.
Emerson
Second Vice President-Mrs. Minnie
Carroll
Recording Secretary-Mrs. G. w.
Werts.
Corresponding Secretary-Miss AL
Ice Sponsler.
Treasurer-Mrs. ID. A. Hebel.
Mrs. c. J.. Chamberlain left Thurs
day for her home in Whittier. Calf
'ornia, after making an extended visit
It Millersburg with her father. T. NJ. |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
ALEDO

Mrs. Grace Farrell and baby went 70
woodruff Saturday to visit At the
home OF Mrs. Mary Derr.
william Gerbrich OF Indianola. Iowa,
Who has been visiting with his moth
sr. Mrs. Caroline Gerbrich and other
relatives. went TO Joy Wednesday TO
visit friends before returning home.
Miss Mary Cummins went TO Little
York Saturday 10 spend few days
with her sister, Mrs. Barr.
Miss Ella Kinsley OF Kinsiey. Kans.,
Who has made an extended visit here
With Mr.. and Mrs. Mark CanuIl, left
Thursday for Newtown, Ind, where
she will visit her cousin, s. T. Oglt-
Mrs. c. II. Cooper went 10 Blooming
ton Saturday TO visit her mother. Mrs.
C L. Peterson.
Frank Emil Olson passed away at
his home southeast of this city on
Thursday. April 2. Mr.. Olson was
born IN Aledo in Feb. %. 1888. Funeral
services were held at the Olive Grove
Christian church Saturday afternoon,
April 4. at 2 o'clock. Interment was
made IN the Mcclure cemetery.
nesdsy TO make a short visit with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Johnson.
Miss Marie Morrison went 20 Gales
burg Saturday TO spend a few days
with her aunt, Miss Mayme Sullivan,
and other relatives.
Mrs c. c. Luttrell and son Virgil !
we're Rock Island visitors Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Dryden OF keiths |
burg were guests Wednesday at the !
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. X. Wells.
The annual spring institute for the 4
teachers OF Mercer county will be held 4
IN the First Presbyterian church in 1
mis- city Friday, April 10. County
Superintendent OF Schools C. /. Greg
cry has secured State Superintend
ent Francis G. Blair of Springfield, SUI
c. z. Joiner of the Mon
mouth public schools. and Miss Cora
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

Little Niger" by Desser. Mrs. Cald
well was accompanied on the piano by
Miss Helen Bjorkman. They gave a
delightful program, and responded to
the hearty applause with many en-
cores. The proceeds of the entertain
ment will go to the high school.
Rev. ID. n. Hanes left Thursday for
his home in fremont, after making a
few days visit here with Mr.. and Mrs.
AIvah Jay and Mrs. Thomas Cowan.
Miss Edith Secor went to Carrollton
Saturday to spend the Easter vacation
at her home.
Miss Ida Way. who has made a few
days visit with Mr. and Mrs. a. G.
Bridgford and other friends, returned
to her home in Galesburg Saturday.
Mrs. E. r. Petrie went to Biggsville
Saturday to spend a few days with her
brother. p. T. Rowley.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Sample went to
Rock Island Thursday to visit their
daughter. Mrs. Clyde Snyder.
Thomas Long of Cheyenne. Wyom-
ing. came Thursday TO visit his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Long.
John S. Pollock passed away at the
home of his daughter. Mrs. Harry b.
Vail Friday afternoon. March %. Mr..
Pollock was born March 10. 1S44, in
Warren county, Illinois, and three
years ago, he moved TO Aledo.
Since the death OF his wife little
more than a year ago he has made his
home with his daughter. Mrs. Vail.
Three years ago he suffered second
stroke of paralysis, and since then has
been confined to his bed. In March,
1869. he was united in marriage 10
Miss Hannah Elizabeth Hanley. and
to them 10 children were born, OF
whom six, three sons and three daugh-
ters. remain 10 mourn the death OF an
indulgent and loved father. Funeral
services we're held at the home OF MI
and Mrs. Vail at O'Clock Sunday
morning, and in Little York at
o'clock p. m. conducted by Rev. j. M
Jones of Aledo. Burial was in the
Little York cemetery.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
liety of the Methodist church met at
the home OF Mrs. Mary Morrison
yhursday afternoon. The topic for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
FORMALLY OPEN
THE 1900 BLOCK
ON 10th OF MAY
Association Of Business Men
Sets Date for Dedication of
the District
IMPROVEMENTS THEN DONE
p.rehz7ts TO Give Luncheon TO the
Property Owners On the Evening
Of the 18th.

she 1900 block will be formally dedi-
cited MAY 20 Mayor II. NJ Schriver
IL 10 be invited to speak. and a. ].
R,ess president of the 1900 Block Mer-
rhants' association. viii deliver a short
address OF welcome. An entertain
gram.
twenty-five merchants OF the block
ne: al the Rock Island house last
ulght TO hear reports OF committees
and further plans for an opening after
improvements are completed.
Property owners in the 1900 block
viii be rendered a luncheon Monday
evening. April 10. al the Rock Island
house BY the merchants who are their
tenants. It is proposed TO first show
the property owners the progress
which has been been made in upbuild-
Ing the book
Publicity Committee Named.
= :. Mueller. Herman Holtorf and
Nv. Jones were named as a publicity
and music committee. They will ar
rzuge entertainment for the day of the
dedication OF the block.
The Tri-City Railway company has
agreed 10 paint the trolley poles IN the
block white.
Resolutions asking the removal of
the ve.ghmaster's station in Market
square 70 the rear OF the hose house
n Seventeenth street and for the uni
fornity OF signs viii be sent 20 the
nEyo- and city council. The swing
ing signs are gradually disappearing
n the block. following the decision
o. a majority OF the business men TO
discard them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
SHIELDED THE LADY.

A Taetful Head Waiter Baked an Of
fensive Hotel Guest.
To illustrate an incident that oc-
Cured in a hotel uptown the other
night. where. IL you are not known.
you have to produce some sort of
patent of absolute responsibility, coli
struct a rectangle. lettering the mag
mary diagonal corners A. B, G and ID:
A represents a solitary male person
dining. B represents comedy person
of the opposite sex seated at another
table with a party. G represents a
head waiter and d group of the un-
employed walters. Let the line ALB
represent an admiring look that travels
continuously. BA represents a look of
annoyance. Ca and CD are compre-
bending glances directed by the head
waiter.
The point G moves toward d, max
ing q triangle. After n whispered di-
rectiou a figure which may be termed
o. because it represents a particularly
rotund waiter, moves from the point d
until It reaches point on tho line ALB.
O moves back to position.
A ends that his ogle stops at o.
which he cannot see through, and calls
o to take an order. Thereupon @ mo-
lions toward d, when another waiter.
travelling ON the line DA. effects
junction with A and goes OF at tan
gent. A cranes his neck. stretching to
one side or tho other. but It cannot get
past o. The result is that A finally
sees what Is up. finishes his coffee in
shsepish disgust aud leaves the room.
New York sun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

Duncan. Her father accompanied her
as far as Galesburg.
Mrs. G. c. Mcintyre is spending a
few days this week at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Decker, N
Seaton.
concert was given at the opera
house Friday evening by the High
School Glee club. This club is COM
posed of 16 high school boys under the
direction of Professor a. F. Caldwell.
The boys sing without piano accomp-
animent or score and are a high class
well drilled club. The club was as
sisted by the Symphony quartet, COM
POSED of Professor Caldwell, Professor
Inman, Herbert Corrie and Lloyd
Swengel. and by Mrs. A. F. Caldwell.
reader, who gave in a very pleasing
manner. two selections from Riley.
An Old Sweetheart of Mine" and
"Life's Lessons. and "You'se Just
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

had three grownup daughters. Hav,
ing occasion to go away from home
for a few weeks, he wrote home from
time to time. In one of his letters he
informed then that he had married a
widow with six children" This Great
ed stir in the household. When the
vicar arrived home one of his daugh-
tiers. her eyes red with weeping, said:
Where's the widow you married,
father?"
''Oh, married her to another man.
ought to have told you that. '-Lon-
don Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

study was chapter in Our Work fol
the World Europe. South America
and Mexico. After a very instructive
program a short social time was en-
joyed, during which refreshments
were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Taylor went
to Rock Island Saturday to make a
few days visit with Mrs. Taylor
sister, Mrs. H. B. Carpenter.
The Misses Anna and Frances He
bel were Rock Island visitors Satur-
day.
. Miss Ruth Burkett of Rawson, Ohio,
who is visiting at the home of her
grandfather, G. w. Werts, Sr., went
TO Oquawka Wednesday to spend a
few days with her uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. E. L.. Werts.
Only His Little Joke.
A clergyman who was widower
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

An electric dish washer is the lat
est labor saving device for the home.
The dishes are arranged in wire bas-
kets in suitable container. The hot
water is forced over them by a motor
driven pump.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

Only His Little Joke
A clergyman who was a widower
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-10-02
OCTOBER Is Is LIMIT
SET FOR ADJOURNMENT
Agreement Reached with Understand
ing that President May Call Extra
Session if Necessary.
'esslon it Necessary.

Adjournment Of Congress not later
than October Is. with the understanding
that President Wilson may call an ex-
traordinary session in November II he
deems 1t necessary. has been agreed
upon.
Following action on the Philipn'~" bill.
the House hopes TO go into Of
three-day adjournments until SEN
ate shall have disposed Of the COS renee
report on the Clayton bill and the war
revenue bill, now in the Finance Com
mIttee.
The steering committee OF Democratic
Senators at a meeting yesterday decided
to confine the activities OF the Senate
to the Clayton bill and the war revenue
measure, with an adjournment following
Immediately upon the enactment Of
these measures. With a view to COM
pleting this program by October Is IL
was agreed that the war revenue bill
shall be laid before the Senate Monday
and that the Senate shall meet at 10
o'clock In the morning and sit, with two
hours recess for dinner, until 10 or II
o'clock at night until the measure shall
have been disposed Of.
II Is possible that such a program will
so expedite matters that a much earlier
adjournment than now contemplated may
be taken.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-10-02
EDDIE THE NFALLIBLE
FAILS IN DIPLOMACY
1t Was Ali His Fault that Baron Won
Gutenberg and Sir Cecil Met in
Byan's Office.

Eddie the infaIlible failed Tuesday. Ed
die is the courtly colored messenger who
guides diplomats into the ONCE OF the
Secretary Of State.
II occurred IN the Secretary's ONCE, and
Baron Won Gutenberg. lats Of the Ger
man consular stan in Mexico, should
have left the room before Eddie Gskered
in the British Ambassador, Sir Cecil
SpHng-Rice- The two diplomats met
In the language Of diplomacy, 1t was
contretemps. The published heels Of the
German baron clicked sharply as he
gazed sternly over the head Of Sir Cecil
at the gallery of former Secretaries Of
State. Sir Cecil drew himself up stifny
and became exclusively interested in the
view Of Potomac Park from the broad
windows Of Secretary Bryan's once. The
baron bowed to Secretary Bryan and
"exited."
Baron Won Collenburg had called on the
Secretary to ascertain IL the latter had
been able to procure for him from the
British Ambassador a safe conduct across
the Atlantic to Holland. Sir Cecil was
calling to assure the Secretary that he
would grant the safe conduct
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-10-02
COMMERCE AND FINANCE

George prohibits his subjects doing bust
ness with these enemies" no matter
whether they are Germans, Americans
or EngIishmen.
Total dividend and interest disburse-
ments for October are estimated by Dow,
Jones & Co. at S15s. 800 900. compared with
$50. 10000 last year.
Up TO the present time dividends de-
clared by the New York City banks and
trust companies and the various corpora
tons Of the United States. payable in
October. aggregate Ss6 s2O, 0s4, on a total
capitalization OF A.72o 7s2ssO.
Interest payable IN October on the bonds
OF railroad, Industrial, and MISCELLANEOUS
companies, as well as those of cities,
States. and counties in the United States
and on the government debt totals 81,
77S0es. The total OF bonds of every class
outstanding upon which this interest Is
payable in October Is SIN. 81, $50.
The council Of administration Of the
District Bankers Association yesterday
fixed October 70 as the date for holding
the fall meeting of the association. at
which officers and committees will be
elected and reports made The associa-
ton win hold its meeting this year at
the Willard.
The administration council again meets
Wednesday to give further consideration
to proposed change "A discount
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-10-02
NAVAL ORDERS.

Rear Admiral Cameron MeR. Wiuslow. tn Naval
War College. Newport, r, l.
Lieut.. Commander 7. q. Hart, to Minnesota a.
executive officer
lieut.. j. 7. G. stGpIsF. to Csstine As executive
ofhcer and Navigator.
Lieut. A. l. Bristol. IT, to Command Terry and
Second Division. Atlantic TorpedO F1Otilla
Li,ut A. W. Fitch, to feet athletic Ohicsr.
Atlantic FLEET.
Lieut.. A. ". Brown. IT,. to YennO1t-
Lieut.. L. II. Lacy, Temporary duty AkkanSS
LSeut. c. C. Moses, TO navy yard, Philadelphia.
Pa
Lieut. Junior ErIdsl J. R. BsGrdan to Naval
academy. Annapolis, Nd
Lieut.. Junior GSdsD C. W. Simpson. to Cum
mings.
Lieut.. Junior graded H. s. Burdick. eummis-
i0nsd from June J 1914
Lieut., tjUnior ErAdel W. A. Lee. commissioned
from June 6 1914
Lieut.. tunior graded H. H. Fergus. TO Naval
Academy. Annapolis. Nd.
Ensign J. @. Clark. to radio station. South Wslls-
feet.
EnsiEn O H Cobb, to Washington.
Endu F. s. Carter. TO Utah.