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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
TWENTY THOUSAND eN"". ..>>''
eo,n,rRS NOW OlttPH
THE CAPiTAl'
FIGHTING IN PLAZA
SINNERS on Roof OF Cathedral Opened
Emo On the SoldierS--tity re-
ported to lie
Quict.
Nv the Associated Press.

Mexico, City Jan. 29-General
Obregon with 10000 carranzista
,-oops entered Mexico City yester-
lg The city vas quiet and peace
hi today. Saloons are closed but
banks and business houses are ready
d oBep Immediately The only fight
Irg which marked the occupation of
HE city by the Carranzistas took
hlace in the plaza before the national
balace Shippers hidden Oh the roof
ii the cathedral opened fire on the
EdIers, killing three and woHnding
|eeral. General Oregon said the
Eipers intended to assassiuate him.
General Carranza is expected to re
klter the city in a few days.
(msal Silliman cables from Mexico
bly, that a few Zapatistas were cap
|rred while eyaeuatine the city.
(Ome casualties are reported, he
Ed General Obregon's forces are
|rg going to occupy the surround
Es towns.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
RESIDENT HlRIi Is
STILL IN THE CAPITA.
By the United Press

II Paso, Texas, Ian. % Mexico
itg vas today in no immediate
anger of attack by the Carranzistas
adef General Obregon. Communl-
i'l0h with the capital was restored
~ aa'lces stated that General Pal
l@ OF the zapata faction is in fun
lslge OF the situation there
Provisional President Cara is still
ms capita! but is believed to be
PRISONER OF the Zapuistas.
esaeFal Villa is reported at Aguas
'Nta'es but plans to leave soon
b Tampic0.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
WOMAN LEAVES BIG ESTATE
TO HER FORMER HUSBAND.
BY the United Press.

Altoona, Pa, Jan 29.-The will
church and temperance worker. to-
day bequeathed her estate of SIS
600 600 to her divorced husband.
me- she said in her will "He was
mine in the sight of God"
Mr.. Tucker is now cruising In
southern waters with his second
wife.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
ERROR IN REPORT ON
TAX EXEMPTION BllL.
BY the Associated Press.

Austin, Tex. Jan % estcr-
days report that the committee
reported fayorably an amendment
to The factory tax exemption bin
permitting cities to exempt farto-
ries for thirty years was an error.
This amendment was reported un-
fav0rably. The general ten-year
exemption was favorably reported,
however.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
MISS corr PLEADS NOT
GUILTY TO BRIBERY

Chicago, Jan. %. Miss Jessie
Cope the California Girl whose
white slavery charge against Col
Chas. Alexander developed into
bribery charges aeaius, herself, to-
day pleaded guilty in federal court
Her trial was postponed Indefinite
" on request of federal prose-
cutors. She was released after sign
ing a thousand dollar bond.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
SIN CENT BREAD Is
PREDICTION OF BAkER~.
BY the United Press.

Chicago, Jan. %. - SiX-cent
bread is inevitable unless the prices
OF wheat and flour are reduced, ac-
cording to the Schultze Bakery
company, one of the city's largest
bread makers,
The company's manager declar-
ed that most of the bakers are OPP
Grating now at a loss and will be
either forced to raise the price Of
bread or quit business.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
CITY II TRANQUIL UNDER
GENERAL CARRANXA'S RULE.
BY the Associated Press.

Galveston, Texas, Jan. -, Mexico
City is tranquil under Carrarzista
rule, reported General Obregon in
an official message to Vera Cruz
transmitted 10 the constituencies
consul here. Rogue CARA renounc-
ed his title of provisional president
before quitting the capital stating
the convention was openly defeated
according to Obregon's message.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
pITTSBVEG WOMAN DECLARES
SELF WIFE OF MILLION ARE
BY the United Press.

Pittsburg, Pa. Jan 29,~-That
she is the wife of Ward Snyder and
that he has never been divorced
from her WAS the declaration of
Mrs. Ada snyder Of West Seventh
street OF this city today. Mrs.
Snyder said she married the son of
the millionaire liquor dealer five
years ago in st. Louis and that
they lived together in Pittsburg
three years. She says she was Miss
Ada pyle before her alleged mar
riage to snyder, Her home is in
this city.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
HEAVY FIGHTING ATTENDED
CAPTURE OF MEXICO CITY
GENERAL OHRfGON At HEAD OF
TEN THOUSAND MEN CCT
WAY INTO CAriTAI.
BY the United Press

Washington, Jan. 29.--Nigorous
fighting in which large numbers were
killed and wounded attended Cen
eral Obrcgon's capture of the city
yesterday AT the head of ten thous-
and soldiers, stated Consul Sill
man in message received here
today.
Secretary Bryan announced that
there would be no change ii The ad-
ministration's policy in Mexico as q
result of latest developments there,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
MAN WHO KILLED WIFE
FOLLOWS HER TO GRAVE
W. :. SNYDER DIED IN EotS-
TON iNFIRNAEN FROM Ell
EE(TS OF POISON.
BY the Associated Press.

Houston, Tex. Jan. 2a.--W. S.
Snyder, the oil man who yesterday
morning shot and killed his wife
and then took poison, died this
morning. The bodies are being
held for Pittsburg relatives. Before
dying Snyder said he killed his
Wife because she told him she
wanted "a divorce to marry some
one else who is now on the stage.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
GERMAN AER0PLANES DROP
BOMBS ON BRITISH OEPOTs
ATTEMPT MADE TO DESTROY
THE ENGLISH SUPPLIES AT
DCNKIItk.
BY the Associated Press.

Berlin, Jan. 29.--The official
statement today says German aero
planes in night attack last night
dropped bombs on the English pro-
vision depots at Dunkirk. The
british attempt to recapture lost po-
sitions near LaBasse were repulsed.
In Central Poland the Germans
have driven in the Russians ana
have penetrated to the Russian main
positions.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
CARPENTERS
REDUCE THEIR WAGE SCALE
BY the United Press.

Greenville, Texas, Jan. 29.--Union
today lowered their wage
scale from $4 to 50 day hoping to
encourage building operations. The
reduction will remain in force UNI
til April l.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
GERMAN A!hopLAN. SHOT
DOWN RN THE FRENCH
By the Associated Press.

Paris, Jan 29.---The official state
ment today says that French aero
planes shot down one German aero
plane. The location Was not men
toned.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
VIVA reported Wounded.
BY the United Press,

B! The United Press.
!, washington, Jan. Consul
''''l'' II Mexico City today cabled
! ''a's department an unconrirm-
!, fs'n'F that General Villa had been
ffolSy wounded.
/, .'Qa George earothers. who Is
\ '"la' came no confirmation of
Y report.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
sr anloN OF FOOD
TITLES Is DEMANDED
njes 'ne Associated Pres.

Venice NE Associated Press.
'thss "a, ' an. ss.-vienna dis
lsaeil have ' as press and the city
easdl,,slys e psaanded that Austria
w and r,s s1n''s SC; all the grain.
y offered sa =. !, There is practically all.
o. any ., IN ?, the market in vien-
a''' 'ss Is threatened "spssa SAY rses a
! . ,,'s hiding 'asa.. "ss are p,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
OEREGON REPORTS MEETING
WITH SOME RESISTANCE
By the Associated Press.

Vera Cruz, Jan. 29.-General
Oregon reported to Carranzista
headquarters here that he met with
some resistance in entering Mexico
CITY. He said there was some fight
ing lust outside of the city but that
he won,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
Beresford Goes to Houston.
BY the United Press.

Chicago, Jan. 29.--Arthur Beres-
ford. the former husband OF Mrs
W. S. Snyder, who was killed at
Houston yesterday morning, Is eN-
peeted to leave Chicago today for
Houston to claim the body of the
woman.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
FOR BERLIN CHILDREN
By the Associated Press.

Berlin, Jan. 29.--Five hundred
children of Berlin soldiers received
their share of the American Christ
mas presents Wednesday,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
WAXAHCHE TEXAS DN,
OPENING. or THE CANAL
Is FORMALLY POSTPONED
BY the United Press.

Washington, Jan. - Opening
of the Panama Canal will be post
poned until July, according to OF
fetal announcement OF $ecfeterv
Daniels following a cabinet meeting
today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
To Eyacuate I4enberg.
BY the Associated Press,

Berlin. Jan, 2o.-Vienna dis
patches say the Russians viii soon be
compelled to evacuate the city Of
Lemberg.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29
! INDUCTION EXPECTED
N RIVERS PORK BILL
sIr =. CAMPAIGN MAY RE.
r,o. ~ IoTAL ELIMINA.
''oN OF $4,000, 900.
:, " the United Press.

Wasbin. oHlteu Press.
|taetIon1 st :, Jan. Material
! The a. :, II not entire elimination
Pn ,e $4,000 rivers and bar.
Nay !, Oil is believed certain
(onomy. ~, "ea campaign for
i app,o,,n'"e, deduction of the postof-
b consjaa. .a.lon bill was under seri-
sps,, president is expected to send
Ms. o'iy message to con-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-29

<oenj4snere garrison out To meet
LIE t,rz Sans and have withdrawn
some troops .tun the War=aN front.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-08-12
BIGGER GERMANY
IS DEMANDED BY
BUS|NE SIS MEN
Paris Newspaper Publishes Al
legged Confidential Memor-
andum Of Terms Suggested
As Basis for Peace,

Paris. Aug. 11.-What purports TO
be the text of confidential memo
randum sent to the imperial German
chancellor, Dr. Won Bethmann- -Hol-
veg. on May 20, by representatives. Of
German manufacturing and agrlcul-
tral associations is published by the
Temps The memorandum according
to the newspaper covers financial
territorial and military concessions to
be demanded of the entente allies as
Germanys terms for peace ana to in
sure the development Of a greater
Germany It is signed by many men
who are prominent in the German en-
pire
The memorandum, after calling for
peace terms which would insure the
development Of a greater Germany
and guarantee an amelioration of
the basis OF the German empire,
says
"a peace which has not these guar
antees rendered new struggles newt
able at an early date but with the
chances much less favorable for Ger
many"
Referring to Belgium it says
Because it is necessary TO assure
our credit on the sea and the future
military and economic situation with
respect to England, because Belgian
territory. so economically important
is closely linked with our principal
Industrial territory Belgium should
be from a monetary financial ana
postal viewpoint subject to the legis-
laton Of the empire Its railways and
waterways should be most closely
linked with our communications.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-08-12
GERMANS HOLD PART
on CAPTURED TRENCH

Paris. Aug II O0;23 y, mD--The
following official communication was
issued tonight
Artillery fighting is reported to
have taken place in the sector north
of Arraa
lin The Argonne the bomhardment
reported IN the previous statement
has increased I'm Intensity A great
mauy asphyXating shells were used.
Az daybrcak the bombardment w9a
followed by q violent German attack,
made by al least three regiments.
against our positions between the road
of Binawille- Vieune-Lo-C Chate1u ana
the lIouyettc raVine.
I'm the center of this sector, tho
Germans succeeded in penetrating our
positions from which. however, they
were driven out by our counter-attack
during the day only q portion of
our FIRST line trenches remained in
their hands
More to the east toward
the Fontaine-Au -Charmes (Hurne-
beams sprngJ the enemy made an
attack against our trenches which was
completely repulsed
'lu the forest OF iePretrC and In
The Nosgcs al Lingc and Hilsenfirst
% rather violent cannouading Is re-
ported
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-08-12
the PRESIDENT Is
RETURNING TO CAPITAL

ON Board President Wilson'S spe-
cial NcW Haven conn. Aug. il.
President Wilson was on nus way pock
to Washington tonight 10 confer win
Secretary Lansing and other members
of his cabinet regarding tine McNcan
situation and other problems lie lctl
Cornish, n H. 70 , o'clock thls after
noon and Will arrive IN WashlAEton TO-
morrow morning with the president
ln direct charSe ol the M'Noan Silu'-
tion developments are expected Wlthln
the next te" days lie- ~ deslrous OF
following the plan FOR the settlement
.ui the Mexican question maaEurated
when South and central American, re-
puollcs we've invited " ''ulri ou MeN
lean aifdus' Tie Us determined, now
ever 10 atlord protection to foreign
tfs Am Vera cruz.
Ihc president was notified "le lV-
day that General tatrahHa, lhrough =
hls MoslllnSton agents ndd sent Woln
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-08-12
RIGID RULES Of
INSPECTION FOR
LAKE STEANE RS
As Result Of EaStIa0d Disaster.
Investigation, Secretary
RedfIeId Orders Extensive.
Reforms,

Washington. Aug. IT, Changes n
the rules and regulations of the steam
boat inspection service aud the ap-
pointment of special committee tr
recommend steps for safeguarding
passenger traffic ON the Great Lakes
were ordered today by Secretary Red
field, of the department of commerce,
as "a result of his investigation of the
Eastland disaster Ht Chicago New
regulations viii be based upon the re-
port of the board OF inquiry which,
with Secretary Redtield, conducted
the Investigation and recommended
the following
"fncreases i'm passenger carrying
permits. must be issued by inspectors.
only after personal inspection Of the
vessel of which inspection q written
record shan bc made.
"All inspectors are ordered to re-
quirc owners of vessels whose stability
they have amy reason to question, 10
make ucuniuR tests on such vessels
under the supervision Of expert naval
architects provided By the department
Of commerce
The department today issued the
following announcements
"1natrucuors have been given by
Secretary Hcd0cld To the supervising
inspector general of The steamboat I'D
spcctiou service to Incorporate the
suggested rules as promptly as pos
sble in the rules and regulations u
the service
Instructions have also been given
FOR the formation Of a committee Of
supervising inspectors selected from
,he Atlantic. Pacific aud gulf coasts,
Jointly with those n charge Of the
two districts ON the Great Lakes 10
improve conditions In the service on
the Great Lakes with special reference
10 the sufeguardiuE of passenger traf
fic and to take such steps in conHec-
tIon with the same aH may seem 10 be
necessary suggesting Hueh changes in
the rules and regulations as may In
their judgment be required
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-08-12
HUGE SUM IN GOLD
RECEIVED BY MORGAN

New York. Aug. 11.-One million,
lntty thousand ounces of United
o'ales gold coin, valued at $l9,534, 200
unsigned in England to J. p. Morgan
q 9oo and brought across the Atlantic
'y z British warship reached the end
VI lts long voyage today at the United
states subtreasury here after it had
petn carried in twenty-five motor
uueks three miles through the streets,
'naeI heaNy police guard
Inc utmost secrecy marked tho ship
t,4ent of the gold from England to
ilidlltaX and the shipment by rail 10
New York
70 was rumored in Wall street that
,he gold and securities totalled be-
tween $4,000, 900 and S50,000.000 It
Was generally stated that the securities
were chiefly American railroad bonds
ana preferred shares of American rail
road stocks.
crowds lined the streets as the
y tucks passed and a throng watched
'he unloading at the subtreasury.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-08-12
COMMISSION To
PERMIT SLIGHT
RATE INCREASES
Railways Ask Interstate Com
merce Board for Additions
Amounting to $16l000,0 900
Yearly and Get ST 100000

Washington, Aug Wocpine
freight rate increases sought by carr
riers Of western territory on the
ground OF generally poor financial
condition of The lines and decrease
earnings were ratified by the Inter-
state Commerce commission today
the advanced rates approved repre-
scnting a comparatively small portion
Of the amount sought The commits
sion voted five To- two, Commissioners
Daniels ana Harlan holding that add
tional increases had been justified
by the carriers
An incomplete summary Of the
commission S action shows that rates
estimated To- produce &.,21l6s0 We're
rejected while approved increases
win add Sl,632,5s7 to the carriers
revenues
The decision follows lengthy hear
ings, the tariffs having been filed De
cember 49, 1914 Further appliea-
tiuns from the same roads are pend
ing affectng passenger rates, various
special services 10 shippers and mis-
cellaneous commodities not previous
Is covered. These tariffs were Volun-
tauly suspended by the carries until
next September.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-08-12
BRITISH BLOCKADE
CRIPPLES FUR TRADE

New York. Aug. 11.-At joint
meeting today of the Raw Fur Mer-
chants association and the Fur Mer-
chants Credit association which iu-
clude i'm their membership substan-
TALLY an of the New York dealers. im-
porters and exporters of furs. a petit
ion addressed 20 President Wilson
was approved. calling attention TO the
demoralizatiQu in the trade 10y the
reason of the British blockade and
contraband orders and asking that
steps he taken 90 modify these con-
diuons in order to benefit the indus
try.
According TO the petition upwards
of rs per cent of the business of buy
ing and selling furs and so per cent
OF the entire fur manufacturing BUSH
ness of the country is conducted IN
this city so that conditions set forth
are those existing throughout the
United States.
The Decentralization which now af-
fects the fur industry, the petition
states, is caused by the British order
in council declaring an skins and
hides contraband of war and by reas-
on of the effects of the attempted
blockade of German ports
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-08-12
PARTIAL REGULATIONS
FOR SEAMEN'S LAW OUT

Washington, Aug. l1.-Partial reg
uIations for the enforcement Of the
new soamen's law were issued today
hN the bureau OF naveation Rules
Tor HE enforcement of many prOYl-
s'ons of the measures can not be
framed until the attorney general has
passed upon the effect of certain
clauses IN the law referred to him for
an opinion
Regulations sent today to collectors
oil customs shipping commissioners
ANA other officials cover that section
prohibiting allotmcnts' or the ad-
vance payment Of a seamen's wages
io persons other than dependents or
relatives OF the seamen. All allot-
lnrnts must be shown on the ships
articles and clearance be refused
where the articles show violation of
the law
The regulations become effective
November 4 as to American ships and
on March 4 1916. as TO foreign yes
sels except in cases where treaty pro-
visions would be violated when the
objective date is postponed until the
aOfusauon Of the treaties. Notice OF
termination OF treaties involved all
ready has been given. and most Of
l"nm VIII be abrogated automatically
ou July 1916.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-08-12
PEACE PROPOSALS TO
RUSSIA GENEROUS

FCiT0gIud. Nug. y WA TOndOn.
Aug. -. 800 a. M The Novo Nre-
mya, confirming reports that peace
overtures We're made to Russia by
Germany says Germany offered Rus
sia Galicia and the Dardanelles with
q guarantee of the integrity of all
Russian frontiers, stipulatng that
Russia should not oppose the cessiou
of Egypt to Turkey nor interfere
with Germany's free hand in makins
peace with Russia's allies.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-08-12
PANAMA CANAL AGAIN
OPEN FOR TRAFFIC

Panama. Aug. 11-The Panama
canal was re-opened this afternoon
permitting the passage of ten ships
including the steamer Finland with
many passengers on board.
Altogether twenty ships have been
delayed ON account of the slide which
blocked the Gaillard cut last Satur-
day.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-08-12
OVER PRODUCTION IS
DEPRESSING LUMBER

Tacoma. Wash Aug II. ihles
remedies for the depression Of the
lumber business in the northwest
were offered to the federal trade COM
mission here today by J II. Bloedet
president Of the West Coast Manufae-
furers' association He suggested a
legal combinations il possible TO cur
tail the production government sane
ton of a selling agency to trade IN
foreign countries and tightening of the
burden of taxation which he said had
increased TO such am extent that tim
ber owners cut their timber to pre-
vent cOnfiscation and thereby hrought
about over. production. Lumbermen
from an parts Of the northwest are III
attendance
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-08-12
Grain Al Canada's Terminal.

/ Ottawa. ont Aug. ll.--An oflielaii
statement today places the amount Of
grain at terminal and storage elevator
1 points at 2.000, 600 bushels.