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consuItna Surgeon British Forces n Field.

numerous fragments OF the bone adhering 10
the soft parts, while the eNtremities OF the bone
sometimes present the appearance OF frac'
ture of a cane, actual threads of bone projecting
into the wound. Lodgment both of bullets and
shrapnel balls is comparatively common, and
contour wounds Of the chest and head are not
rare.
Certain special characteristics due to the use
of machine guns and shrapnel are very striking
Thus man struck by machine gun may have
a line of wounds passing from right to left
across the body; In one five separate
wounds at the same level were distributed
the chest Again, when exposed to
shrapnel fire, where the shell bursts low, very
large number of balls may strike the In
dividual; as many as thirtyfour wounds of
varying severity have been counted on the body
of man. In spite Of the fact that no separ
ate wound may be of any severity, such multi
pie wounds extreme shock, from which
many of the patients die, while others take
some days before reaction is complete.
The vast majority of the wounds do we'll,
the bullet wounds of the soft parts taking the
same uneventful course already familiar In
the more serious injuries due to shrapnel or
fragments Of shells, few days rest usually
suffces to reinvigorate the patients; there is
little evidence of constitutional infection either
III lue SeueTdl appearances, lue temperature, OF
the pulse rate, and the men eat, drink and sleep
we'll. 1t is also very remarkable how little the
majority of the are affected psychically
by the grave conditions, both bodily and mental.
to which they have been exposed for some
weeks
Suppuration and q variable amount of slough
ing of the soft parts are the rule. After few
days the most striking feature is the rigid
aversion Cunning inside OUT of the skin mar.
gin of the wound which persists for some time.
When the wound is deep circular one, the
resemblance to a crater in malignant growth
is very great, but in short time the edge
softens and f1attens down, the wound itself
then becoming covered with large masses Of
soft granuations which bleed freely.
In certain proportion of cases the result is
moro serious, especially in who have lain
out q long time and suffered during transport.
spreading gaseous cellultis develops which
rapidly extends the whole length of the limb to
the trunk. The parts above and below become
rapidly involved by soft doughty oedema
(pufy swelling), first evident along the line of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-08
BY DR.. Wilson w. Motley

7 VERY observant mother knows that baby
+ has TO learn to see"-the eyes are there,
normal and clear, but very small baby
seems 10 pay little or no attention to tho scenes
that pass before these eyes. Perhaps if you
have thought about this at all you have put 1t
down to the undeveloped state Of the childs
mind, since the eyes seemingly perfect at
birth But this is not the true reason why the
child has 10 learn" to see, taking note at first
only of specially bright and interesting objects,
then gradually of wider and wider range OF
things in it's environment.
That the true cause is to be sought elsewhere
is proved by number--not a very large mum.
ber-of most interesting cases which have re.
Gently been recorded by German and British
eye specialists, In which a person has grown
20 adult years in blindness. and has then.
through the aid of the surgeon received the
wonderful gift Of sight. Think Of the ecstasy
which this awakening to nm entire new world
must brlng Yes. that is what one would think,
but in reality there is disappointment in store
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commercial barriers. Or to put it more blunt
ly and unequivocally, the choice is between
and free trade.
There are some millions Of men and women
in the United States and elsewhere who do
not believe this or will not admit it. They will
be forced by the facts Of life and history to
admit it. Until they ready for worldwide
free trade they will waste their breath in
praying for world peace
Commercial freedom would make peace posi-
BILE, but not certain. The passions Of primitive
man survive in us all, and easily break through
the inhibitions that civilization has With in
finite difficulty provided. Of all known nhib-
lions the thinking habit is most to be relied on.
1t halts us. to look and listen. And the think
Ing habit is bound up with the wasting
practice OF discussion. This is the priceless
contribution Of democracy to human progress.
Democracy has its limitations and i'm
projections, but on the WHOLE 1t is fairly de.
scribed and defined as the thinking and i'm
pulse-inhibiting habit developed in entire
people.
Exceptional instances occur to mind, but
as general truth Of history popular sover-
eighty does not hastily make war. Monarch.
ical sovereignty does.
If we are to have universal peace the kings,
the good ones and the bad ones must go.
And one more thing must 60 The religion
of barbarism must go. The world is weary OF
It, 1t has wthstood the religion Of peace
earth already too long
The Trinity of king. cannon and God has
outived its usefulness If civilization is in
deed better than savagery, the God wor-
ship must be power other and worthier than
mere head devil Of the universe.
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IN ERHAPS no greater surprise has been ex-
perienced than the nature of the wounds
= met with in the present war. The rela-
tive frequency of wounds from bullets Of small
calibre, and those inflicted by shrapnel or fraG-
ments of Shells which was observed in the
South African war has been actually reversed.
Moreover, OF the limited number OF bullet
wounds considerable portion have been in
ficted by machine guns of the Maxim type, and
not by rifles. A curious fact is that there is
little difference between wounds inflicted by
the German shrapne and those of the round
ball fired from the old-fashioned musket.
Wounds produced by the small calibre bullet
maintain an aseptic (uninfected) condition, il
uncomplicated, while shrapne and shell wounds
without exception become infected and sup
purate. The mere occurrence Of suppuration in
the case Of even extended wounds of the soft
parts has led to less serious consequences than
might have been expected the sloughy sur
faces rapidly clean up, especially under the in
huence of an iodine bath. and the patients after
couple Of days rest i'll bed, show wonderfully
little sign of constitutional infection. This is
also the case in many Of the compound frac-
lures, although it is difficult to gauge how long
and tedious their course to ultimate recovery
may prove.
shrapnel shell usually contains 262 balls.
he WounuS pTOuuCeQ by the Snrapnel DallS
vary in Importance with the velocity retained
at the moment of impact; some merely bruise,
while others penetrate, and Others again. pro-
duce injuries of the most severe explosive
type: The entry wounds are comparatively
small, often of the slit or gutter type, while the
exit especially where the bones are near the,
surface, as in the forearm or leg may be a
large mass OF extruded lacerated muscle, with
numerous fragments of the crushed bone en-
posed upon the surface
Such wounds are undoubtedly far more com.
mon than was the case in South Africa, and
although some may be due to rife bullets the
men themselves are confident they were pro.
duced by shrapnel. The patients also attribute
extensive decorations OF the soft parts without
INJURY TO the bones to shrapnel bullets but it
seems obvious that these have been caused by
fragments of the iron case OF the shell. Such
fragments penetrate, sometimes leaving a mar.
row bridge of skin over an extensive wound of
me underlying soft flesh When they strike
me bones, deep .wedge-shaped groove is cut,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-08

rTHE immediate causes OF calamity are de-
luavely obvious to minds perurbed by
emotion; they VIGOROUSLY elude dis
eovery when we have attained intellectual
calm. If personal agency is involved, we are
eager to fix responsibility; but no task is more
difficult, enterprise more hazardous.
Remote, impersonal causes not exciting.
They merely kindle discussion. We con-
template them without bitterness OF spirit
But investigation of them is fruitful. We gain
knowledge thereby, and, possibly, wisdom.
If use the word civilization in large
vague way may characterize the European
struggle between two different civil
cations, each nstnctiveiy If not also ration
ally, asserting supremacy. One is older
civilization than the other. One is the civil
Zation of Il more composite blend Of racial ele-
nents than the other. Each claims to be bet
ter a higher civilization than the other.
1t should be possible without violation OF
obligation of neutrality TO examine intel
lectnally these factors or strife, and profitable
then TO inquire whether they afford us ntima-
tions Of the future. May we discover in them
any promise OF q lasting peace when the
mage and the destruction, the anguish and the
desolation OF the present hour have passed?
Germany boasts that her civilization is new
restless and strong, rational and masterful,
boundless in ambition, the last and highest ex-
preston of Die Welt ais Willie und Vorstel-
lung" France and England as proudly
claim that theirs is the impershablc civiliza.
ton OF Greece and of Rome tempered and
proven by the centuries. incomparaby fair in
its beauty, reverent alike or experience and
OF ideal the embodiment OF liberty in law
Germany boasts of her racial homogeneity.
She despises and affects TO fear the Slav
calling him barbarous. She hates the Roman.
lied Gaul and the half Celtic Briton, calling
them degenerate. But what is purity OF race
and where can it be found? Anthropology
knows nothing of it, and history does not dis.
close it. Wherever look, and however far
into the past search, find only that Il
so-calied race is a blend OF earlier races. In
America we see new blends in the making.
A blend, however. has the qualities OF It's
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the main Emphatic trunks, and spreading
eventually through the entire thickness Of the
limb. The tissues are often crepitant (crack-
ling), and dark reddish discoloration appears
over the dependent parts Meanwhile abundant
pus and bubbles Of very offensive gas escape
from the wound itself.
The bacteriology OF these wounds is now
being worked out. The resulting gangrene is
difficult to treat by amputation, as the flaps
rapidly assume the condition of the gangren.
GUS part removed. When temporised with the
gangrene shows u tendency to localize itself.
mummification commences, and if free enough
exit for the discharge can be provided a chance
OF 4 later operation is gained. Gangrene of this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-08
Commercial Barriers are Removed and
Worldwide Free Trade Established
The Trinity of "King, Cannon and God
is Broken and Banished
By PROFESSOR FRANKLIN H. GIDDINGS,

GEOLOGY, Columbia University Before
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character is responsible for very considerable
mortality rs
A very serious complication OF wounds Ia the
development Of acute tetanus Qock-jaw), run
ming very rapid course, but not marked by
very severe spasms. This, as rule, develops
during the first week after the reception of the
wound, but sometimes late the tenth or
fifteenth day.
The initial source of infection is to be traced
to the soil; it has been suggested that the
trucks forming the ambulance trains, and straw
used for bedding down the patients might be
responsible, but for this no evidence exists.
and many patients have developed the disease
prior to transport The scourge is affecting
the armies of the allies and Germany in equal
degree of severity. An attempt to control its
development by the administration of phophy
Tactic doses OF serum to all patients with severe
wounds as soon as they are brought in from the
field is now being made.
There is no doubt that these complications
are the direct result of difficulties OF collection
and transport of wounded attendant upon the
military conditions under which fighting is now
taking place. Many of the patients lie in the
trenches until the darkness of night allows of
their removal; their clothes are inlltrated with
mud. while the same shell which has caused
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-05
UNION SERVICES At
METHODIST CHURCH
VIII. BE Held TIL k<II~ULb}NG
DAY, THURSDAY, NOV EN-
BIER rs.
Rev. j. EdN ard Johnson, Pastor First
HaptiSt Church, to Preach
Thank sgivins Ser

Union THANKSGIVING services viii
be held in NaXaha2hie at the College
Street Methodist church Thursday
November 26, beginning at 10 a. III.
ard closing in time TO permit all
to partake of Thanksgiving dinner.
Such was the decision OF The Pastors
Association in session Thursday
morning.
Rev J. Edward Johnson. pastor of
the First Baptist church, will preach
the Thanksgiving sermon, a1d PAT
Sims will lave charge OF the song
service.
The church will be appropriately
decorated for the services.
Further announcements will be
made at q later date.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-05
Western Union office Moved.

After having occupied an office
for many years in the rear OF the
Texas Mortgage and Banking compa-
ny building, now the property of the
Odd Fellows, the Western Union
Telegraph company has moved INFO
new quarters in the same building
now the property of the Odd Fellows,
the Western Union Telegraph com
pany has moved into new quarters
in the same building The office
now fronts South Rogers street and
occupies one side of that section Of
the building in which r. H. Hardin
e. Co. have offices. Manager l.. NJ
Snodgrass has been given a new set
office fixtures and these have been
installed. The wires were cut into
the new Office yesterday and all the
company's business is now being
transacted l.. the new location.
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TRINITY READY FOR GAME
LARGE CR0UD EXPECTED

Werner's men are ready and In
tine shape for the game FRIDAY aft
ernoon with Howard PAINE College
of Bro"nwood. This game prom
ises to be one OF the best so far this
season, as the Howard Payne team
is strong aggregation and thav
are very anxious to win from Trini-
" Trinity triumphed over them
last year by the close score OF ia
q. Reports 90 to show that How
ard Payne has about as good a team
as Daniel Baker. Werner's men
Will be ready for them. The team
has been practicing hard all week
III preparation for the game Friday
Beall and Whitefeld. two of the reg
ular players who were unable to he
IN the game against Austin COLLAGE
VIII be back in the lineup Friday
capt, Fleming Is still out of the
game on account OF a sprainea
ankle. 1t is hoped that he will no
able TO be in the game with BAYLOR
Saturday week Orr, Trinity's star
end, is confined to his he'd IN a.
count or fever, and will also be opt
OF the game Friday. Although these
men VIII be missed, Werner has
several good men to take their
places. a record breaking crowd Is
expected Friday. The University
band will furnish music during the
game The game will be called at
AIS on Yoakum field.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-05
Barn Burns at Ennis.

FIR i, The home OF Pete SteFen-
son, io07 North Clay street, Ennis,
destroyed his barn. two good horses.
about $3.50 worth of corn and other
things in the barn Wednesday morn
ing An alarm was turned in and
the fire department. responded
promptly, but there was no fire plug
within reach,
Mr.. stevenson's loss viii run
about 500.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-05

Vt the Gem.

The feature attraction AT The Gem
today is The Worth Of Life ="
This is a very fine two-reel drama
by the Kay Bee players produced by
Ince and sullivan. showing how the
early influences on medical gradu-
ate return later in life. The young
doctor rises 10 the top of his profess
sion and Saves the husband OF the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-05

The ROYAL Neiehbors will meet
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock. All
members are urged to be present.
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A car OF maize. See Broadhead
& Kennedy Waxahlchie, Texas
adv. If
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LOCALS.

twenty-five rolls OF toilet paper
for dollar at r. S. Cronk Co. ady.tf
Mil and gin supplies, betting,
etc. T. 8. Cronk Co. adV.tf
Full line bath room trimmings.
r. s. Cronk Co. adFH
Baggage No. . when you
want baggage wagon. ady.tf
Auto Rent Service-Plenty OF
cars. Calls made day or night. John
Davenport Livery Stable. Either
ph0ue so. .. ady.tf
sugar lG pounds for ST 90; Cab
hage 2 12c pound, joe Younebloo1,
at Nycum's Market, adv. If
Seed Oats-Just received car of
good seed oats, Tree Of Johnson
grass. Broadhead & Kennedy.
adv.tf
i you want q good ride ger those
rev buaries and harness al the
Wa<ahachie Livery and Transfer
ady.tf
o.
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Seed Oats-Just received car of
good seed oats, tree Of Johnson
grass. Broadhead q Kennedy.
"a {
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
Under the Camp Tents.

There was press photogra pher in this
camp. who seems to have the habit OF
getting into trouble while prowling around
with several thousand dollars worth OF
moving picture cameras and other picture
taking paraphernalia under his arm and
in full view This man is a. J. Sutton
OF Mexican fame, who was caught ir
Mexico City and promptly Jailed when
he appeared there with his picture ma
chimes.
4 number of photogra pliers came into
camp one morning unmolested. But SUIT
ton who was not lucky enough TO get one
of the cars which run out this way. ran
into the sentry in broad daylight. Sutton
was detained. and while he pointed to the
numerous photographers scamperina
around the camp grounds "scooping him
on pictures, the sentry remained stern
and Suttons goods were confiscated ano
held until after he had taken long walk
to brigade headquarters and obtained
pass. sutton is wondering why the mill
tary people are always picking on him.
Serst. Walcott II. Simmons. L. 8. A. and
Sergt Harry Meyer. U. S. A, instructors
with the National Guard of the Distrlc,
Of Columbia in this camp, have been as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05

is used in the heavy piece of field ar
tillery, which. besides being used for
humping up the sun, bumps the boys
out of their cots, and there is a sneak
ing bunch around these parts that al,
extra charge of powder is being used.
At any rate. the gunner is having his
fun. He has to be up one half hour
before the camp turns over for It's
final nap, and the only way he can get
back is to scare the boys into their
clothes and all the way up to their
mess tables.
During the rain yesterday most OF
the boys kept to their tents, but some
of them ventured in for a swim. The
water was a little rough, which en-
abled them to enjoy 1t more. After
the LIST Separate Battalion held its
dress parade In the afternoon, and the
mess gear had been cleaned up. tho
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
Dainty Undermuslins
OF am inexpensive Char
acter.

Our assortments OF Undcrnlus-
Inns are now at the height Of
readiness in styles and complete
ness. We keep them SO through
out the summer season SO that NJ
one will be disappointed i'll an
selections she may wish to make.
PETTICOATS of inc nainsook. cambria.
crepe, French percale, pique and
heavy muslin. with double panels
and simple or elaborate trimmings
of good embroidery. pretty laces AMI
ribbons: others have embroideref
scalloped ffounce. some hand worked.
75c to S,.75 each.
GOWNS of soft nainsook and longcIoth,
in many effective styles, some en-
pire. beautifully trimmed with fine
laces. embroideries. headings ami
ribbon.
SI.oo, $3.50, SI.75 to $3.50 each.
DRAWERS. in many styles. of cam
brio or nainsook. with trimmings OF
laces and insertion. beading and rib
bon; Others with fine embroideries.
SI.oo, SI.5o to So.75 each.
blouse and princess
styles. with circular or knickerbock-
er drawers. pretti1y finished with
laces. embroidery. beading and rib
bon.
$I.oo, $50, SI.75 to SAYS each.
Third floor, L st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
SOCIAL CENTER A SUCCESS.
Play Will Be Closing Feature Of
Alexandria Children's Work.

Work on play. The shadow 10 be
given before the close of the social cen
ter At the Washington School. Alexandria
Va, has been started at that center.
Mrs. Howard Beall of this city is in
charge of the recreation. industrial and
other work being done at this the first
center to be established In the Virginia
city.
About 500 children attend daily. enSas-
ing in the numerous activities which arc
provided The work is 10 continue
through August. and it is planned to pre-
sent the play during the last week OF
this month.
Success has attended the work SO far,
it is said. ard the youngsters seem to en-
ioy it. They have made large part or
tho equipment which they are using.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
END Of THE CAMP
IS NOW IN SIGHT
Plans Already Under Way for
Return Home of District
Guardsmen.
DOWNPOUR OF RAIN FAILS
- TO CAUSE DISCOMFORT
Skirmish Work Engages Attention
This notwithstanding Up the
Enemy" Also in Exercises.

Sy.cc i..l From d STAN Correspondent.
RIFLE RANGE CAMP. Va. via Cape
Henry. August while District Ma
tional Guards are spreading skirmshers
throughout the country this morning prep
arations are being made TO change the
base of the District brigade to Washing
ton Capt L. NJ. Nevis. camp quarter
master, has arranged for the movement
and it will be submitted to Gen. Harries
this afternoon.
Although the soldier boys will have
been in camp two sundays, both of them
are likely to be recorded as work days.
Last Sunday was muster" and the boys
received little recreation period, and if
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
Introducing the First Fashions
In
Women's Basque Dresses Of
Handsome Navy Blue Serge

The simple, graceful, long-straight-
wasted Basque Dresses are described
by fashion authorities as being the
leading note for fall.
We are now showing some
very attractive versions of this
recently conceived style idea in
the practical Navy Blue Serge,
50 much desired for travelling,
mountain and seashore wear.
The Basque is made in the loose.
shirred effect. or on plain straight
lines, and set off by black satin girdles,
with plated or plain Russian TUNES.
and finished with fine white collar and
cuffs. Shown in sizes "a, SO and 50.
S16.95 and $18.75 each.
Third dssr. st.
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Senate Asks for Information.

\ resolution calling unou al the cah-
met members 70 report the relations Il
the general education board. founded e 9
John II. Rockefeller and the CarncI :
Foundation. to the employees in their ~
spective departments was adopted todaN
hr fbe Senate