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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Only 25 Calls During Year. Expense
of S3,312 During Year.

Dawson. Ca, Dec. 81, 1914.-To
che Honorable Mayor and City Coun-
cil of observation-disclosures: we
herewith submit our annual report
OF the Dawson Fire Department for
the year of 1914:
Number of fire alarms, 20; numoer
received by telephone 10, number re-
ceived by whistle 4, number received
verbal Q. Cause of fires: Unknown,
5. sparks from chimneys z, sparks
from flues 2, CRATES 2, ash pits q
gasoline 2, hot boxes 2, smoking z
carelessness l, false alarms 5. CLASS
of buildings: One-story frame shin
gle roof. 8; two-story brick, tin roof,
A: two-story frame, shingle roof, ~
one-story brick. composition roof, q;
one-story frame, tin roof, l; one-sto-
nv brick, tin roof, /; one-story iron'
iron root, /; two-story iron, iron
roof. /; false alarms, s. Amount OF
hose used, 10,150 feet. Amount OF
chemicals used, SIS gallons.
Table of monthly calls: January
s. February /, March 6, April /, May
none. June /, July 3, August none,
September 2, October 4, November q
December /.
Value of buildings where fires oc-
%curred:
Value of buildings where
fires occurred ....$ 65,25O.OO
Walne Of contents 49,. 39,75O.O0
Total value of property
at risk .... 3O5, 100000
Insurance on buildings. 43,50O.Oo
Insurance on contents. 158,OOO.OO
sCota1 insurance ... POI, 10000
Damage to buildings, l,l1o.oV
Damage to contents. 4,645.oO
rrotal damage . 5,S2O.5O
Apparatus and Fixtures.
One combination chemical and
hose automobile, two hose wagons,
one hook and ladder truck, one steam
engine, two sets double harness, one
ROLLER top desk, 2,400 feet hose, Il
inch in good condition, 500 feet hose,
2 u inch second grade, $50 feet hose,
2h inch, third grade, four gallons
Polarine oil.
Live stock on hand, two horses.
Feed on hand, three bales of hay.
FxDense Account.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05

Besides the general street work
there has been during the year some
permanent improvements made wor-
thy of note-the grading of College
street, together with 1900 feet of
rock curb put down to grade, the
widening and improving of Eleventh
avenue. partly grading and improv-
ing Lee street, $50 feet of curb laid
to grade, showing that number Of
feet of tile walks have been put
down by property owners. Feed on
hand, about 100 bushels of corn, 20
bushels of oats. IS bales of hay, 9
eases of disinfectant and one and a
half barrels of liquid disinfectant.
Street machinery, tools, etc, in fair
condition. The large quantities OF
disinfectant bought by this depart
emnt, which has been freely distrib-
uted, amounting to $500, and the
extra repairs on stockade of $143l
together with $500 worth of feed
stuff on hand. show that this depart
ment was run considerably cheaper
than last year. Respectfully sub
mitted. T. H. HARDEN, Supt.
S. A. BRIM, Chairman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05

We take furnished the city Tor nre
lights furnished for pup
lie buildings lighting for the big expense na we WEI"
the expense that we were put " "
curing business Respectfully submitted
J. HOLIINGSWORTH, Chm j. D. COAlh'' 0up|
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05
-ha f,uInIna That Does Not Affect The Head

because of its tonic and laxative effect, LA4A-
TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than Ordinary
Ouiniue and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name ana
look for the signature of E. w. GROVE. 2Sc,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05
THE ANNUAL REPORTS OE THE CITY DEPARTMENTS
WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT.

Lights &tS1SS Disbursements $1o"o ~
= ~+a.ond,no DotAs $3,O42
1914To the Honorable Mayor and
correct report Oh
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05

Piles Cured In 6 to IA Days
Your druggist will refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF Itching
91ira. Bleeding or Protruding Piles n6to IA Gay
--st application gives Fare auC Rec. 81
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05

Respectfully submitted,
]. D. WEAVER, Chairman
S. w. KENNEY, Chief.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05

Read it again. Hornady S. Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05
So, 92f.s SPENT ON STREETS.
Cost of Department Is About $3.50
More Than Last Year.

Dawson. Ca, Dec. 81. 1914.-To
the Hon. Mayor and Members of the
City Council: We give below our
annual report for the year 1914,
showing expenses of the street de-
partment, sprinkling, scav'nger and
sanitary departments, as all OF these
were run under the same manage
ment, and expense Thereof being as
follows:
amount pd. superintendent $4,000
Amount paid day hands. 2,782.O0
Paid on feed bill, mules. 1,O8O.6f
Paid for repairs and black
smith work .. 1880
Paid hardware account 98.2O
Paid feeding convicts 90. $3.50
Paid lumber and cement 1867
Paid scavinger hands 5000
paid for disinfectants 49,. 572.51
Paid for sewer pipe ..... l16.o0
paid for curb .. 3176O
Paid for grease and drug
account - 1850
Paid for scrape blades 81. 1852
Paid for roof to stable
building .. ....... l45.6V
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

TWENTY-FIVE RESIDENTS DIED
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05

LOST-Telephone lineman's belt
with safety strap and two large
snap rings. Lost south OF Dawson
Return to Dawson Telephone Cos. OIL
fee and receive reward.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05

8 8 S $ BORROW MONEY 8 8 $ s
= LONG LOANS ON CITY AND
FARM PROPERTY. Lowest Inter
est Rates. Quick Service. Liberal
Loan Values. L. G. HOYL, Attorney
at-Law, Dawson, Ga
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-05

BY amt. pau II0dSuIoI
per vouchers ......... 37,322.z4
Respectfully submitted,
r. E. BELL, Clerk and Auditor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-11
FRUIT PROSPECT
ABOUT AMER|CUS
EXCELLENT NOW
TREES BLOOMING AND ORCHARDS
IN GENERALLY GOOD TRIM.

Americas orchardmen expressed the
belief today that an excellent peach
crop seems assured, despite the fact
that the full moon" in March, always
a danger period, is yet to be encoun-
tered There was no frost or ice this
morning, and the recent cold spell is
about to pass on without having in
flicted damage to the peach trees. In
the orchards near Americas, the trees
are budding and blooming this week.
The Elbertas and Carmens are alike in
bloom, although the Carmen peach
comes a month or six weeks ahead of
the less-favored Elberta. The orchards
here have been pruned and sprayed
and are in excellent condition, with
prospects now Of a good yield of fruit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-11
COTTON SELLING \
De TER VALUES;
STOCKS REDUCED

The continued advance in the cot
ton market this week has given an i'm
petus to the staple and Americas ware
housemen report better feeling and
increased demand. Eight cents is
against the price of good cotton, and
while the bulk of that sold here re-
Gently is "off grade" and below the
eight cents level, there have been nu-
merous sales. Stocks in Americas
warehouses, which at one time last
fall were jammed to capacity, are now
reduced to about $4,000 bales, and are
still being gradually reduced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-11
EllaV1lle
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Especial to Times-Recorder)
ELLAVILLE, Ga, March 11.-Full
of interest, indeed, was the U. D. c.
meeting held with Mrs. Rogers Will
liams on last Monday afternoon. A
splendidly rendered program consist
ed of Little Griffin" and other poems
by DR.. Tichnor read by Mrs. c. R. Nc
Crory. Extracts From the Biography
of Dr. Tichnor," Mrs. ]. c. Rainy. The
study for the afternoon was THE
Causes That Led to the War Between
the States" Among business matters
attended to was the appointing of a
committee to arrange for a clubroom
for the chapter Frozen grapefruit,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-11
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied Will
ThedfOrd's Black raught.

McDuff, Va.-''I suffered for several
/ears," says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, OF
This place, with sick headache. and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me to try
Thedford's Black-Draught, which | did,
and found it 10 be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
| keep Black Draugkt on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for a dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell Of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
lsing Black Draught."
Thedford's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
ate weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
ieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and Similar
symptoms.
1t has been in constant use for more
han 10 years, and has benefited more
han million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
3Iack-Draught. Price only 25c. Get a
package toby. NC ia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-11
GEORGIA SUPREME
COURT HANDS DOWN
MURDER DECISIONS

ATLANTA, Ca, March 10.-Decis-
ions in eight murder cases are handed
down this week by the Georgia su-
preme court, the judgment of the lower
courts in six cases being affirmed and
in two cases reversed. Two of the de-
PENDANTS will be hanged, four will take
life terms in prison and two will have
new trials.
The six cases affirmed are:
Henry Floyd, Jenkins county, con-
victed of numbering Bertha Perdue
and sentenced to be hanged.
Joe Lawrence, Butts county, convict
ed of killing Walter Taylor. Life i'm
prisonment.
Robert Kitchens, Washington coun-
jty, convicted OF killing Henry Brantley
and sentenced to be hanged.
f1uuSOu Oulcluo, Wynn COuhtJ1 WI
victed of killing Nellie Rochelle. Life
Imprisonment.
A. w. Stokes, Bib county, convicted
of killing V. C. Thompson and sentenc-
ed to life Imprisonment.
Please Williamson, Taylor county,
convicted of killing JACK Burke. Life
imprisonment
The two cases reversed are as fol-
lows:
Matte Thomas, Lee comfy, con-
victed as an accessory to the murder
of her husband Edmond Thomas, and
sentenced for life.
Henry Newman, Floyd county, con-
victed of the murder of Benjamin
Franklin, and sentenced to hang.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-11

whipped cream and cake Was served
for refreshments.
The Epworth League held its regu-
lar weekly prayer service at the Meth
odist church Sunday evening, but ow-
ing to the inclemency of the weather
only small crowd was present. The
following program was rendered:
Devotional-Mrs. H. ]. Williams.
Song-Choir.
Reading-Addie RE McCrory.
Reading-Anthony Hearn.
Song-Choir.
Reading-Mr. NJ. D. Herring.
Reading-Mrs. S. A. Hearn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-11
MARSHAL FIELD
IS SERIOUSLY ILL
(By Associated Press)

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, March
1O.-Marshall Field, III, the young
Chicago millionaire, who has been i'll
On his houseboat here during several
days, was hurried to New York last
night for special treatment, travelling
by private train. The young patient
is reported to be suffering from ty-
phoid, but the diagnosis is not yet pos
tive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-11
GERMAN CAPTAIN SUBMARINE
TELLS THRILLING STORY Of
ADVENTURE BENEATH SEA

full speed to their dying sister, whose
plight they could not understand, I'M
less it had been due to an accident.
But soon the other two English cruz
sers learned what had brought about
the destruction so suddenly.
CAS- l reached my torpedo depth l
sent a second charge at the nearest or
the oncoming vessels, which was the
Hogue. The attack on the Hogue
went true. But this time ] did not
have the advantageous aid Of having
the torpedo detonate under the mag
azine, so for 20 minutes the Hogue
lay wounded and helpless on the sur
face before she heaved, half turned
over, and sank.
"By this time the third cruiser
knew, of course, that the enemy was
upon her, and she sought as best she
could to defend herself. She loosed
her torpedo defense batteries and
boats, starboard and port, and stood
her ground. In common with the
method of defending herself against a
submarine attack, she steamed in a
zigzag course, and this made it neces-
sary for me to hold my torpedoes I'M
til l could lay true course for them,
which also made it necessary for me
to get nearer to the Cressy.
Aim As Good As
SharpshOOters'.
when l got within suitable range
sent away my third attack. This
time sent a second torpedo after the
first to make the strike doubly GER
tain My crew were aiming like
sharpshooters, and both torpedos
went to their bulls eye. My luck was
with me again, for the enemy was
made useless and at once began sink
ing by her head She careened far
over. Then suffered a boiler eXplos-
ion and completely turned turtle.
With her keel uppermost she koated
until the air got out from under her
and then she sank with loud sound.
"The whole affair had taken less
than one hour from the time of shoot
ing off the torpedo until the Cressy
vent to the bottom"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-11

Lindsay were in Americus shopping
Saturday.
Miss Eolia Caldwell. wTaR Aaz @asas
spending same time in EIIavilIe. has
gone to Love, Ga, to spend awhile.
Mr.. H. r. Bisby. representing the,
Thrift Club OF the Times- Recorder.
was q visitor in EglaVElI@ AFsmEaVa
An increased interest is noted znSuHsgs,
the several contestants here and tine
Times Recorder as a result wifi have
added to its mailing list many new sab
scribers from EilavilIe.
Mrs. H. f. Dixon has returned gruN
a very pleasant visit TO reRaf7EHE 5U
Americas.
Mr.. Onis SheffeId. Of iPnshurzG. wn&
the guest the past week of NE EseeaR
Carter.
DR.. W. D. Sears visited Busna VdssO
Saturday, going over on business
Mrs. e. w. Strange is cuava1gszseaI
after severe Illness during the pzsas
week.
Messrs. Earl Carter ana Arffnr
Baugh were in Americus Sunday
Miss Mary Dixon spent the vsesE aaa
most delightfully."- IN ArnericaAS-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-11
SongChoir.
Epworth League benediction.


Epworth League benediction.
Miss Velma Frank Williams enter
evening at her home on College street
Music and games we're enjoyed. Hot
chocolate and saltines we're served.
Messrs. Henry B. Arlington, Leon
Carter and Garrett Walters, of Amer
icus were in Americas Sunday.
Mrs. Lily Dixon and Miss Dollle
Allen spent Tuesday in Americas.
Mr.. Roy Carter was a visitor to
Friendship Sunday.
Mrs. H. s. Lindsay and Miss Lucille
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-11
How To olive QuInlne To Children.

LINE Is the trademark name given to ar
improved Quinine. tits Tasteless Syrup, pleas
ant to take and does not disturb the stomach
Children take IL and never know 1t Is Quinine
Also especially adapted to adults who cahnof
take ordinary Qunine. Does not nauseate no
cause nervousness nor ringing in the head. TT,
II the next time you need Outline for any pui
pose. Ask for 2-ounce original package. I'll
name FEBRIL.INE is blown in bottle. Is cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-11

The kaisers sea-terror, Submarine
U-9, is missing.
She probably lies in watery tomb
In the bottom of the North sea.
But to her belongs the credit for
the greatest naval exploit in the great
European war, and perhaps in history
This was the blowing up, on one raid,
of the three English cruisers-the
Cressy, the Aboukir and the Hogue.
Captain Otto Weddigen, commander
of the little sea-tiger, was allowed by
the German admiralty to tell the story
of his exploit and it has been incor-
porated into the records of the U. S.
congress.
Here is the story told by the 81
year-old captain-who will probably
never bring his boat to Helgoland
again!
Catches Sight OF
Three Cruisers.
81 set out from North Sea port on
one of the arms of the Kiel Canal and
laid my course in a southwesterly di-
rection. | cannot say just when
started but it was not many days be-
fore the morning of September %
when l fell in with my quarry l was
then IS sea miles northwesterly of the
Hook OF Holland. We were partially
submerged with about five feet of the
periscope showing. AS l caught sight
of the three British cruisers l sub
merged completely and laid my course
80 as to bring up in the center of the
trio.
II was within range when l first
went in one them. Then l tossed one
of my torpedoes at the middle ship.
was then about u feet under water.
climbed to the surface to get sight
Through my tube of the effect, and
discovered that the shot had gone
straight and true striking the ship,
which I later learned was the Abou-
kir, under one of her magazines,
which in exploding helped the tor
pedo's work of destruction.
There was fountain of water, a
burst of smoke "a flash of fire, and
part of the cruiser rose in the air.
She had been broken apart and sunk
in few minutes.
Stuck to Guns.
Her crew even with death staring
them in the face kept to their posts
ready to handle their useless guns,
for submerged at once. But l had
stayed on top long enough to see the
other cruisers, which l learned were
the Cressy and Hogue, turn and steam
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-08-27
CAN'T CARRY COIN
AWAY FROM FRANCE

PARIS, Aug. 27.-Every travel
er leaving France hereafter will be
required to declare the amount Of
funds in coin in his possession. Ii
more than fifty francs he viii be
compelled TO exchange the excess
for paper money, under a decree IS
sued today by Alexander Ribo'
minister of finance.
This action resulted from an in
vestigation OF the scarcity of sill
yer coin. particularly IN the from
tier regions. II was ascertained that
coins in circulation were collected
systematically for export. Even
eoppers and uickels were sought
and exchanged al premium.
II has been suggested unofficial
~ that for the purpose of prevent
ing the boarding of money durine
the war the government should an
nounee iis intention Of issuing a
new series OF coins after the con
clusion al peace aemonetizing those
now in circulation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-08-27
ARABIC INCIDENT IS
PEACEABlY SETTLED
t>IHlSslDoR BERNSTORFF
REACHES UNDERsTAN
WITH STATE DEPT.
Americans VIII BE Guaranteed
Protection Against nwarrant-
ed Attacks i'ron sub
marines.

WASHINGTON. August 25-"lt
has never been the German policy to
torpedo passenger ship without
warning. and submarine command
ers have always been instructed 80
let them on board ESCAPE before
sinking merchantmen. u any sub
marine commander did otherwise he
acted without orders These rep
rosoutatious. iJ IS LEARNED to-day on
authority uill at least form a part
of the note to lhe state depariiuf nt
nom tho nefHu government.
Ambassador Rerns,osft consider
tli iaueers sf Gesmau American ifi'.
non over uud H lu au extremely
cheerful mond gvporta fbai hc had
sirrs.t hsniod ihe slatr department
= ar.ltta memnuedum 'rum the
Gesw5n l0sf4En uffe EnafanfeeiHs
Amrr..sna ffam AsHfnr nt unes
.ris.l uHa un merchant ehir
.re frtuf htfe talaf nst tht 81
laablu4 aee aeu.a HtF ''f %
hfaesa mr hIm tu base nagelsei 3
n.f. AS nrtlnr Fe hut ihat ih
unee hs hea ffea H ne'
n...a faaHtea prr mtfrf'vH
tHer sns tre eaussfnfi t
am So f n aaaersf9ai
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-08-27
WOMAN SCARS GIRLS
FACE WITH 4 KNIFE

DALLAS, Texas. August 27.-Two
women figured in knife fight in
front of the Kress store on Elm
street Wednesday night and as the
result one of them may be SCARED
for life.
Miss Bertha Roach, twenty-five
years old, is the girl injured and Mrs.
Louise Woods is charged with the
cutting. Miss Roach sustained a
deep knife would across her face, ex-
tending from the left ear to her chin.
According to Traffic Officer Pat
rick Horkins, who arrested Mrs.
Woods and sent Miss Roach to the
emergency hospital, Miss Roach was
walking on Elm street with a young
man when the assault was commit
ted. A cheap pocket knife was used
as a weapon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-08-27

PORT ARTHUR. Tex. Aug. -.
a horse belonging 10 A..P Welch
of Cameron. La, was found hers
today Cameron Is seventy flNe
miles rom This place and for more
than week the country between
has hesu under water. The horse
has been missine lrom Cameron
several days and tho only way 81
could have reached Port Arthur
was o. swimmiue The aaimal is
lu perfect condition
An aieht-ious ALLIGATOR waa
cansht here todaf le Onheef losa
GrlMfh at the carnvr ~ iioust6l
avenue aua erueinf sireus lie sies
him tn fonee past Nifh ) Hessf
rape but shru g. r,iuruea O. -et
the wauaerer ameane elise had
hsag bern n lf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-08-27
ROOSEVELT IS GIVEN TO
IhOEsCREET SPEECH MAKING

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2I.-Maj,
General Wood. in command of the
Citizens military camp at Platts-
burg, today sent the following tele-
gram to Secretary Garrison of the
war department: Your telegram
received and policy laid down will
| be rigidly adhered to-
When asked if he had seen Col.
Roosevelt's comment, Garrison said
"the former president has the habis
of making indiscreet speeches, and
therefore il Is my duty TO find out
If he intends going TO Pla.tsburs.
and if so. head him of and save
him from himself"
He is a very active man, and !
am a very busy one. and it's going
to be a pretty hard job for me 10
keep my eye on him all the time.
At ihe White House today IL was
said that il is thought the incident
is closed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-08-27
ZEPPELIN USED
As FRE|GHTERS
DIRIGIBLES CARRY ONE Hun
DRED TONS OF MACHINERY
ACROSS COUNTRY.
CARGO MACHINERY
Shell Shortage Is Relieved ~,
Transporting Machinery 10
Turkish Bortier--Elights
at Night.

AMSTERDAM, Aug. %. -
The Turkish shell shortage has
been relieved by the employ.
ment of the Zeppelin as a
frei.hter. according to story
current here today. The Zep-
pelins have carried over 100
tons of fine machinery. used in
the manufacture of shells,
across Seryia and Bulgaria to
the Turkish frontier. In order
to escape detection by the bor-
der patrol along Bulgaria and
Seryia, the Zeppelins have
travelled at night.
Dozens of the largest dirigi-
blcs were used in the 2S0
flights from Austrian frontier
to the Turkish border to carry
the freight. This accounts for
the Zeppelin inactivity during
the early part of the summer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-08-27
ENGLISH COLO WILL Be
SHIPPED TO UNITED STATES

NEW YORK. August 27.--New
York bankers today received word
from London that they might expect
another shipment of gold. which be-
fore the movement is completed will
probably reach total OF 100000
000. In preparation for this the
bank OF France has become the
transfer across the channel for $4o.-
eo0. 900 in gold This is the sec-
ond movement OF gold since last
May. shortly after May the bank
OF France transmitted To the bank
OF England like sum which was
conveyed bs destroyers. All the gold
has been shipped TO the United
states.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-08-27
MOTHER AND )
CHILDREN BURN
WIFE OF BRIGADIER GENERAL
KIRSHING PERlSHED
IN THE FLAMES.
ONE CHILD IS SAVED
Little Boy, Aged Five Yelrs, Is Only
Member of Family Saved From
Eire-FatIler in Com
nland at III PasO.

SAN FANCISCO, August %.
Mrs. John J. Kearshing, wife
of Brigadier General John J.
Kearshing. and their three chill
dren were burned to death at
their home in the Presidio here
today. Warren. aged >. was
rescued from the burning home
by soldiers. The children whose
lives were lost are: Helen, y
years old; Anna, q years and
Margaret, 3 year sold.
The explosion of a lamp is be-
lieyed to have caused the fire.
The i,iaze had gained such great
headway in the wooden struc-
ture at the main post i'm the
Presidio before discovered, that
il was impossible to get to Mrs.
Kirsing's room in the front
part of the house. The bodies OF
the mother and four children
were found in their beds.
Mrs. kirsing was daughter
of senator Warren OF Wyoming.
Her husband is at I'll PasO in
command of the United states
troops.