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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-03

muskmelon. flawless and symmetrical
Experiments have recently been
made with a view TO the adoption OF a
similar method in the culture OF water
melons They are likewise 20 be raised
in sings, instead OF allowing them 70
ripen on the ground, and it is believed
that, by a more careful selection OF
varieties the fruit may be rendered
vastly superior TO what IL is at its best
today What is wanted Is a water
melon much smaller than the present
type, with redder and sweeter pulp,
and without seeds.
Seedless Vegetables Sought.
There is a growing demand for seed
less vegetables. as well as for seedless
fruits Already eggplants and cucum-
bers are made seedless by the simple
expedient OF cutting off the male part
Of the blossoms. so that the latter are
not ferrilized, and the seeds conse-
quently do not develop. II goes with
out saying that this and other methods
for producing fancy products relate
only 10 vegetables and fruits which.
being meant for consumption by the
Wen TO do, are expected 10 fetch fancy
prices.
Long cultivation has in itself had a
tendency 10 eliminate the seeds Of our
common vegetables Owing to artificial
conditions OF growth and environment,
they are losing their power to pro-
duce seeds In other words, they are
no longer able TO reproduce their spe-
cleS 4uGll--A4Es anu lot Llt aEEOfuplls
meut Of that end must depend upon
the farmer. For instance. some varie-
ties Of tomatoes are so nearly seedless
that the grower is Obliged TO rely upon
cuttings.
The New Esq Plant.
The eggplant OF 50 years ago was
very seedy when fully mature. to the
serious disadvantage Of that vegetable
from the viewpoint OF the consumer.
Cultivation has done away with the
seeds almost entirely. But the most
notable illustration is afforded by the
potato, which has almost entirely
ceased 10 produce seeds. Originally the
potato bore many spherical capsules
filled with seeds. which when ripe
were scattered over the ground. The
modern potato has similar capsules. but
the department OF agriculture, need
ing some potato seeds for expert
mental work, was obliged 10 pay S35
for a pound OF them-sO large a guam
tity being obtained only with consid-
cradle difficulty.
Exquisite Foliage OF the Carrot.
Several common vegetables OF the
garden, by the way. are now being
utilized for decorative purposes For
example. the exquisite foliage OF the
carrot is often made available in this
way, with flower. on dinner tables The
delicate. fernlike leaves OF the ordinary
asparagus used TO be similarly en-
ployed. and AT the present time flor
lists turn special varieties OF IL TO &C
count quite extensively for helping out
effects OF Ereenery. Several kinds Of
Of their brilliant red and yellow foliage.
and rhubarb is beginning TO be culti-
waited for its beautiful plume shaped
panicles OF white flowers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-03

extending to the end OF the long sleeves
The combination Of black tulle and
greenish yellow was striking and ar
tistic.
Ny second illustration il OF lowered
wolfe. The skirt is ruffled at the bottom
and in the middle Witho two narrow
ruffles- The waist is quite simple
with three-quarter bell sleeves A vest
and collar OF white Toile gives the
dainty touch OF white which adds so
materials.
Girdles and belts which are to be
worn with the spring frocks and suits
are both wide and narrow and many
dresses have none at all, so for once
these may be suited 70 the individuals
taste Wide pleated girdles are TO be
seen on some dresses. ending with long
sash ends which are crossed either
back or front and tied loosely, and
ribbon girdIcs are very popular.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-03

slashed Of scalloped lower edge, which
is bound with the same or. a contrast
ing material. One striking and practi-
cal dress which 1 have recently seen
with this feature was Of black wolfe
over taffeta, in a shade OF plum verg-
ing onto old rose. The bodice Of the
dress had almost the appearance Of a
jacket. The wolfe was fitted plain
over the silk and both were gathered
together at the waistline, so il had
the appearance OF being shadowy
solid color. The collar lined with the
tsffeta was high at the back, and on
slashed or scalloDed lower edge, which
looked like petals. to frame the face.
The skirt o. black voile hung indie
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-03
Suez Canal Is Not Yet
Feeling the Effect of
Competition at Panama

London, Ems. April MAINLY in
consequence Of the war which has
greatly eurtailed shipping activities on
almost every route. the Suez canal has
not yet begun TO f1ei The competition
OF Panama. AL the same. the directors
are somewhat concerned about the fu-
ture. especially as it is known that
bigger and faster steamers are to be
placed on the Pacific. TO be used via
Panama with a view to shortening the
passage TO China. Japan and Australia.
At present the quickest route be-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-03

FEW YORK, April SAN dresses
M are full short whether for
morning, afternoon or evening
wear. Collars are high in the back
with some kind Of an opening in front
One dress Of black taffeta has collar
high in the back with a flaring white
organdy collar above; around the col
lar and tying in a bow IN front is a
piece Of black ribbon, giving the col
lar an Old-tine stock appearance. Be
low the ribbon bow is an open V,
where the bare neck shows. Another
rather military model with a Y neck
has a collar high in the back and
coming a little forward. where IL is
caught by a loop Of cord to a brass
button on each side.
Many skirts are finished with .
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-03

ruffle Of the organdy. These deep
slash IS and scallOps are very airy and
and pretty
A strikinEly pretty evening dress
was designed by La Croix. The ma
terial used was greenish yellow, called
exposition gold, grosgrain silk striped
with a broad satin stripe and three
narrow ones. The bodice was perfectly
straight under the arms and fitted
loosely about the waist; the lower edge
Of the bodice was finished with a band
Of the silk with the stripes running
around. The skirt was also straight
hanging, with a wider band OF the silk
at the bottom The sleeves and yoke
OF the waist are Of black naline with
a capeIke piece OF maline lace fast
ened in tle middle OF the back and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-03

corner or two Railways. Frank n.
Chapman has reproduced. in the most
realistic fashion a scene in the Bahama
Islands which is so strange that you
might imagine that II was a view en-
countered. somewhere in his wander
ings. by Sinbad the Sailor. but not q
part OF the wide awake world.
II is a vast city OF what in spite
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-03
By GARRETT P. sERVIgs.

Tt YOU want to loz at one OF natures
oldest freaks in animal life 90 to
the American museum Of natural
history in Central park west. and ask
to be shown the way to the ''Flamingo
Group" There. in a large recess. at the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-03

the sea and land. New York and san
Francisco. This route Indeed is a
factor with which both the Suez and
Panama canals will have to reckon.
and the passage By way of Cane OF
Good Hope is another. The WIDENING
and deepening OF the Suez waterway,
however. viii improve the chances OF
this route i'm the competition The
opinion I'm well informed quarters is
that IL viii lose n good deal OF passeu-
ger traffic, although for cargo, its adj
vantages are obvious. owing 20 the
larger number Of ports en- route
Division among ourselves IS the only
Zoe 10 be feared.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-03
Has Aerial cradle.

It has an aerial cradle OF its own,
and its nurse is the nurserymsn. At
frequent intervals Il is examined. to
make sure that no insect or fungus
enemy is attacking it. Being upIifted
above the surface OF the soil. Il can
not suffer any stain and from time 10
time il is turned slightly. so as to pre-
sent = new side 10 the sun When at
length it is picked. II is a perfect
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-03
POtntO TaEteE differ.

In this country potato is always 4
potato. Europeans are more discrimi-
mating; they recognize certain varie-
ties as most suitable for certain pur-
poses For example, the potato that is
best for salad or for frying in deep
fat is likely TO be poorest for boiling,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
GOVERNOR FERGUSON
TO REV ARD CON\ItTs,
Special TO Daily Light.

Austin, Tex, Feb. 20-ln an e.
fort to increase the efficiency Of the
penitenttary system from the stand
point III the individual and the
state, Governor Ferguson viii inau-
suTate plan Of pardons whereby
the good conduct Of = convict NAV
be rewarded, and an additional
communication OF o sentence for Oh
@"rY1nce Of prison rules and ef-
hcieht service viii be granted
Til" governor Will giant double
the time oil nov allowed hy law. 10
prisoner who can show such com
mendabie records, provided. howcy-
er, that ii any prisoner shall be
guilty Of violating the prison rules
or sh0H fail to continue dlIi2cnt
and efficient in his service, he shall
forfeit lis right 10 such additional
decrease Of time
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
ALLIES PREPARING
FOR MIGHTY STROKE
THE RESERVES HAVE BEEN
MERGED WITH THE REtI-
LAR ARMY N FIELD.
Indications are that Allies are
Planning to Hurl Million Mcn
Against the German
Invaders.

Paris. Feb. 0-The announce
ment made by General Joifre, the
French commander In chief, today
that the reserve army has been
amalgamated with the regular
forces means that the entire French
strength is now In the field, They
viii be ready to move as soon as
the new British army OF one million
men can be placed In positions Sc
lected.
1T is thought that not later than
the middle of March the pressure will
be applied to the Germans as feel
ers." and that before the spring
thaws have set in definite progress
" i'll have been made
Severe fighting continues in the
vicinity of Armentieres and between
ipres and the sea, where the Ger
mans are vainly continuing their eff
forts to cut the allied lines of com
rlunication. The airmen OF both
sides are very active and not a day
goes by that the force In the trenches
are not RECALLED with the sight OF
tostile observers flying above.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
CAPITAL Of TURKEY
ALLIED OBJECTIVE
ATTEMPT TO FORCE PASSAGE
OF DARDANEILE TO CAP
TlTRE CITY.
Activity Of the Allied Warships
Causes u State of Intense EX-
element in Constan-
tinople.
Special to Daily Light,

London. Feb 20.--Constantino-
pie was reported in state OF in
tense excitement today over the al
lied bombardment of the forts at
the entrance to the Dardanelles IL
Is unofiicially stated that the forts
OH both the European and Asiatlc
sides have been destroyed.
Great activity about the admiral
ty offices here Indicate that seri-
Gus attempt to force the Dardanel-
les passage and capture Constant
nople Is underway.
A powder magazine in one OF the
forts on the Asiatic side blew UP
and many of the garrison were KILL
ed. All passages through the OAR
danelles are heavily mined ana
Turkish officials are reported to
be making elaborate preparations
to hold back the allied fleet.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
AMERICA WILL TAKE
4 FIRM POSITION
WILL INSIST TINT GERMANY
RESPECT AMERICAN LINES
AND COMMERCE..
The Nation Can Pursue No Other
Course Than to Stand for
Its Right, Of
fiCiaiS Say.

Washington, Feb. 2o.--The United
States intends to stand firm on in
sistinG that Germany do no harm to
American commerce or lives in the
death zone around the British
Isles, according to official informa-
ton today.
That nation can pursue no other
course than to insist on it's right. 1t
cannot become involved i'll the char
ges and counter charges between
England and Germany yet America
must fake firm and calm position
or it will nnd itself embarrassed
n high government official said to-
| day,
| Both England and Germany admit
| in their formal notes that they are
| violating international laws but each
] attributes this to the others acts,
This, however, does not affect Ameri-
| can rights, this government official
stated today, and unless the United
/ States takes a firm stand IL will be
/ ruled off the seas
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
ROBBINS W|THORiWS
HIS UTILITIES BILL
Declared IT WAS HIS PURPOSE
TO ELIMINATE NyAEG.-
I{iIIiE~.

Special to Daily Light.

Austin. Texas. Feb Ex-senator
Robbins today asked consent to with
draw his public utilities bin temper
ariIy for the purpose OF eliminating
the provision placing municipality
owned utilities under state reanlt-
ton His request was granted. This
provision Of the hill met, with vigo}-
Gus opposition from Texas munic,-
lpalities.
The so-called Texas company bill
which passed the senate yesterday
was fayorably reported to the house
today five minutes after it came
from the senate.
4 favorable committee report was
also made on the Flower bill regu-
Ilaing pipe lines after the measure
| had been amended to permit pipe
/ lines to own production.
Tho house debated all morning
/ the compulsory education bill with
out taking any definite action ON
! The measure An amendment to
make compulsory education optional
with school districts is the stumb-
/ ling block in the way
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
OFFICIAL REPORT FLiTIN
tONTEADitIS THE GERMAN
CLAIM or SUCCESS.
MADE FOR PURPOSE
II l. Charged that These False Re-
ports Were Deliberately Made
to Influence Italian Par
Lament.

Paris, Feb. 20--An official re-
port made public today covering
nine typewriter pages flaUy con
tradicted the German claims OF sue
cesses against the French and Brit
sh.
Reviewing the operations Of the
last ten days the report stated that
everywhere developments have been
favorable TO the allies.
1t Is charged that the German
claims of sweeping successes were
deliberately falsihed in the expec-
tation that they would influence
the Italian parliament to continue
the policy of neutrality.
The weather conditions all along
the battle line have been abomin-
able, the report said.
The French are gradually as
summing the offensive along the
Meuse and have taken possession OF
a number OF crossings which will
be utilized when the time comes to
throw an army across the river,
The German position at st. Mihiel
Ia under constant bombardment and
French lines are closing in on 1t.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
british NOTE
IS RECEIVED.
~
,,r,,yp HINTS THAT ALL
roDsTJFFs WILL BE DE-
CARED CONTKABA>D.
|D}1ARVE GERMANY
H.. This Method VIII Be Pursued
M t,rea, Britain l. Indicated
in Repl, to American
Note.

Washington. Feb. 20=The state
aspartnent today received the OIL
dal text Of the German war zone
roll. the English misuse of the
american flag reply and the Eng
lib announcement that the Wilhel-
nHss foodstuH cargo will be con
isaiA.
america was deeper in the tan
ta Of International difficulties to-
iN The WilhelmiHa announce
Eat hihted that Great Britain
would make food coutrahand to
tafs out Germany.
England practically defended the
Use q The American flag on British
siH to escape capture or ae=true-
r..n.,,. -
!, 4a'a,,d '4s'''a@ vi ',,"',' '','"f
!, : , ,5,as,a. - INV ''',''s1 '9'',s
~ ''sa'en neutral shipping with
I, ,.,,-5 = a.. a. -.
pJ,,, a.,,. .a...'., ''',7 ,''''e' ~ ne
sHH' note says thai the Cunard
Ef stlgpn | pHftarf- -.
vi ,or'ra f,a,n '''', >' ',''' W, ,'e'
"a ,,i,oa ,r. '' " 70 ' :,
n ave ,be ,'S. - '''''. = an ID
Ms ,,sv and n,..a - i'" ~, VA,
Ia !, .,,,a r' =, , -. e It ''aS
!, ,p"e u 'ae tact 'hat Amer
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
PARTS OF SUBMARINES
SHIPPED TO ENGLAND
GERMAN EMBASSY CHARGES
VIOLATIONS or THE ANERI-
CAN NEUTRALITY.
Special to Daily Light.

Washington, Feb. 20.--The Beth
Francisco Union Iron Works are
shipping to Canada parts of subma-
rines ordered by Great Britain.
British submarines are being built
al Boston and Seattle These claims
we're made to the state department
b. the German embassy today In a
rote alleging they were violations of
American neutrality.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
'N'Np 'tsrifIhs her
"r'oN IN SEEING SHIPS
special to Daily Light.

| I.,a. "ii@ i4lBnt.
H. , ~ Feb 2o.-T The British
\. NJ. america on the seizure of
R.,,. S''a'lnlna's foodstun cargo re.
Y, i'' the first time that Ger.
.,,ns ,''''ps are capturing mer.
Y, .' IN the North sea. II had
N ~, IMPOSED that the British navy
\, p'.a herman fleet bottled mn
IN. ''''''l note, however, plainly
haI,, Number s,a of neutral vessel.
\ i, e '0' England have been se,z.
MAJ. a'[ II cruisers and bropph,
sasl,,. herman prize court"
rAp IN >, gave this to Justify he,
" Tie Wilhelmina case,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
lus|TlN|A FLIES BRITISH
FLAG ON OCEAN VOYAGE
THE BIG PASSENGER STEAMER
ARRIVES AT NEW YORK;
WITHOUT MISHAP.
Special to Daily Light.

New York, Feb. 20.--The big
messenger steamer Lusitania arrived
here today without having encoun-
tered any German submarines en-
route. The Lusitania flew the
british flag all the way across the
Atlantic. 1t is believed she was
conyeyed considerable distance
an the voyage by British cruiser
Following the Lusitania's depart
ure from Liverpool there was much
snacnlation as to whether she would
hoist the stars and stripes while
,,a ssing through the Irish sea.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
RODSENEt,T CANDIDATE
FOR PRESIDENT IN 1915

Dallas, Tex" Feb 29,-0rmsby
McIIarg. the New York attorney ANA
campaign manager for Cot Roose-
welt in 1872, is a visitor in Dallas
today. lie said Roosevelt would
be a candidate FOR the presidency
on the republican ticket in 1916.
The republicans and progressives
would compromise on him, so
thought MetIarg.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
>%<<~%>~>>e ><>>>
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE
Special to Daily Light,

5FVVIaI 70 HdTTy L.IEHt.
London, Feb. 20-The first
British victim of German sub
marine was reported today. The
steamer Canbank was torpcdoad
and sunk OFF Holy Head by Ger
man submarine. No details were
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
POstmnStcrs Take Tests.

Washington, Feb 2o,-~Examina
tons for postmasters for fourth
class Offices were held today in a
score OF tiles.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
'Al ~! ALLIED FLEET
| tlNBlRDs OARDlNEllEs
AaDE IN nMiT Is BEING
s' "'s ARE sII.ENcrn

London MA to Daily Light
ase.y,aa'.1f, eo. 2o.--The comh,na,
h TO to, ash fleet is again endeaynr
Aasles n, Passage of tho nar
Dsra 1a'aed the fortifieatio ,es'e, y.
seaeat a ma said an o,tic ~,
D''' BY the admiralty ,,' to.
The forts ),
= sIlenesd u IT. the European side
wing today. The action is CON
" ari, ,s allied fleet is Commerce :,
VA .vIa .'o's' BY a strong fore.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
Did you n)akc a III
Purchase Today M

Did you buy any merchandise today? If SO,
did you buy from the Home Merchant Or did you
send your order to some foreign mail order house?
If you sent your money to some foreign market,
then there is Just that much less money i'll circu
ation in Waxahachie today This IS an important
matter and should have your serious consideration
before you make your purchases. If every dollar
spent for merchandise spent in Waxahachie
you would marked improvement in very
short time.
N. B-Read the Advertisements i'm this paper AMI
spend your money with Home Merchants by SO doing
you keep Your money in circulation In WaNa,aehe.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20
|M[R|CA IS DEEPER IN
| / INTERNATIONAL SQUABBLE
III Y IT NOW.

= The way TO make money is =
= to put it into circulation. Cir q
, culatlon means prosperity. 4
= Stagnation means rain The 4
= people are going to buy more .
= farm stun when they earn .
= more money with which to buy Q
. it. You can help them earn =
= more if You spend your own .
. money now for the things You =
need. It's very simple. .
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-02-20

If you are reliable, YOU necdn't
deliver many lectures on that sub
ject.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-26
LET'S ALL GET RICH.

The oil tax law, said to have been
proposed by ain eminent Oklahoma
iurlst, by which the tax win 70 down
ss the price goes up, and vice versa,
Is worthy Of attention as a highly i'm
aginativs piece Of mental acrobstlcs
II for no other reason fhe plan Il
ia make the oil cost the purchaser
H.60 per barrel by collecting from
him as u taX the difference between
Fl80 and the price he pays the pro
ducer. n oil Is selling FOR ten cents
barrel the tax will be one dollar
and nifty cents, II It Is selling for
fifty cents, the tax will be dollar
and ten cents. The bill Is double
barrelled affair when Viewed from
the standpoint Of benefit II the pur
chaser has an aversion against tAIes,
then he can pay q high price for the
oil and escape the tax; n he is real
public spirited ,be can pay low
price and high tax, which may oh
ylaie the necessity Of any more state
bonds, Hut as all men naturally Just
hale taxes It looks As II the real pur
pose was 10 boost the price ~ crude
not TO protest the constitutional
debt limit
Why not amend Ne bin to make II,
an rich? Cotton could I've taxed nine
teen cents pound II only Slling for
one cent-then on the theory OF tn,
bill with the tax going down an tn,
price goes W would never sell be
low twenty cents. why not apply N,
principal to oats and broOmoOru an,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-26
GREATER POWER
FOR GOVERNOR
Bill Passed BY Committee Of Whole
Would Permit Him to Remove Of
iieials Derelict In Duty.

A bill similar 20 one recommended
BY former Governors Cruce aud Has
kcll to previous legislatures was pass
ed through the committee of the
whole in the house late yesterday af-
ternoon. which confers powers on the
chief executive 10 remove officials
for failure 10 enforce the laws.
Lemon Of Grant and Pinkham Of
Kay county are authors Of the meas
ure. II Is intended 10 vitaliEe the
provisions OF the constitution which
makes II the duty Of the governor TO
SEE that the laws OF the state are
faithfully executed The chief adyO.
Gates Of the measure during past SEES
sions and at present are the prohlbi
tionists who desire a more effective
method Of removing officials who fall
or refuse to enforce the laws against
the sale Of Intoxicating liquor and
gambling
In past sessions the measure has
met strenuous opposition and an ear
" death. At the session Yesterday
afternoon II met little opposition.
by the terms Of the bill the gov
ernor n given the power upon q yeri
fled complaint that any officer Is
derelict In the duties imposed upor
his office to examine into such com
plants following the giving Of notice
to the accused. The governor Ia Civ
en- full power 10 summon witnesses
punish for contempt and to exercise
such other powers NJ are necessary
in carrying the law into effect
II the governor after a full hearinl
ls satisfied that the complaint ha
been sustained II the officer be on,
appointed by the governor, he shal
Immediately remove such person from
office
In case where such officer may h
impea shed by the legislature the gov
ernor shall transmit copy Of tn
complaint together with q transcript
NJ the evidence taken at the hearin
10 the Legislature with such recon
mendations as he MAJ deem proper
In the case ~ all other officials IN
governor shail request the attorne
general or the county attorney TO tax
nroper steps as provided by law