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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

Texas is in fairly good shape finan-
cially commercially and industriaily
and the cries Of hard times" are
gradually diminishing. A feeling of
optimism IS taking their place.
There is no time for moping and
eroaking 1t is time to be up and
doing.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16
DAMAGE SLIT CASE n
NOT COMPLETE THIS WEEK

The case Of Mae Brannon versus
the Brannon steam laundry of Eli
MS, suit for damages for personal
injuries, on trial here since Thurs
day afternoon, still claims the attea-
ton Of the court, and probably will
not be conpietedabefore Monday some
time In this case the plaintiff sues
for $4,000 damages.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

We have had an abundance of rain
and this has put farming interests
in good shane some farmers are al
ready turning the soil over and in a
few more days they win be putting
oats III the ground. Ellis county
is going to hum with industry next
fan
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

The people of Waxahachie have
just cause for feeling little bit
elated, not because they may have
pfosEered more in 1914 than in pre-
vious years. but comparing local
conditions with those OF other sec
tons, they should indeed consider
themselves blessed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

Business in all lines wilt soon be
GIN to improve rs the people adjust
their affairs to meet the new cyndi-
lions, and With economy pradtiocd
in the household, and cons eryatism
me watchWord of business TO the best
OF ones ability The pre ent year
should prove cause OF rejoicing for
all.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

The usual number of constitution
al amendemnts have beeu filed with
the legislature. These proposed biea-
enntaI changes in the constitution d.
as indicated by the fate of those sub
1itted ta the people in the last gen
eral primary.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

Trinity University endowment FUND
Of $4,000 has been raised and
there Is much rejoicing among the
friends OF that excellent educational
institution at Waxahachie. ~ italy
NcWs-Hcrald.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

TIE boys from the forks are in
town in full force today. and many OF
them are taking advantage Of the
great bargains our merchants are
offering on such supplies as they
greatly need at this time.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

Just how the Legislature is soing
TO meet all the expenditures made
necessary by the Colquitt admins
traiion and At. the same time reduce
the tax rate IS question which is
going to disturb the solons greatly
berore they get through With their
Job.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

We are not going 10 protest If our
government falls upon some plan 10
get rid OF The Philippines, even even
il we lose the principal and interest
on the amount paid for them
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

In order to give our readers a
little variation in regard to the Flu
ropean war we viii now state that
both sides are advancing and each
side Is retreating.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

We have arrived at that age when
the government does not require us
to pay poll tox. and for other rea-
sons we are also relieved from INT
payment OF an income tax.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

The first thing the house OF rep
resentatiYes did when it assembled
get rid Of the Philippines, even
in Austin was to take 10 the
Woods"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16
sRYAN TAKES RAP
At COLONEL ROOSEVELT

Gy the United Press.
lincoln Web, Jan len a
signed editorial in this weeks issue
Of the Commoner William Jennings
Bryan takes rap at Roosevelt and
new nationalism. The editorial
said:
"EXrEesldcut Roosevelt takes the
position that the president should
aave recognized Hgerta, As this
partially for the retired dictator
cannot be due to lack Of adherence
Of the manner IN which Huerta oh
aimed his power Rooseyelt's admit
ration for the general Is due to The
manner by which lIuerta made him
self dictator. 1t will be remem-
oered She now nationaIism o. MI
Roosevelt has in it sometime of the
flavor of the Huerla reslne9
The Daily Light ives the news
-'~~o~--~~7~~~0~~~~--~-~~
night and Sunday with Miss Emma
Cooper.
Miss Jennie Sullivan of Midlothian
spent last week at her brothers, Mr..
Roscoe Sullivan.
Mr.. jim Gray and family were
pleasant visitors at Mr.. Marshall
Vincents Saturday night.
Aunt Mary Jane Pennington is
able to be visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Lille Curtis of Oyilla.
A crowd of young people we're en-
tertaiaed at MI. Tinsleys Friday
night with AZ party.
Mrs. Emma Moore and Myrtle
Holmes visited Mrs. Carrie sande-
ford Saturday evening.
Mrs. Culla Lavender and daughter,
Eva May, We're shopping in Waxa-
hachie Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Mollie Mundon of Midlo-
THAN visited her mother, Mrs. Sallie
Sanford, a few days last week.
A better crowd at Sunday school
Sunday than for some time. Seems
that everyone is proud to see little
sunshine.
Misses Mabel Tinsley. Ada ana
Vera Hassell We're pleasant visitors
OF Misses Ruby and Emma sande-
ford Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Carter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jim Gray and Mr., and Mrs.
Tinsley all enjoyed themselves at Mr..
Nd Pinnington's Sunday.
Mrs. Jim Fowler and children OF
Midlothian, who have been visiting
her mother, Mrs. Il. ], Holmes, left
Wednesday for their new home near
Sherman, Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16
PAYMENT PENALTIES
POSTPONED FIFTEEN DAYS
CITY COUNCIL IN CALLED sEs-
SION GAVE FURTHER EX-
TENSION.
The Penalty for Non-Paymen; OF
Taxes WIZ Nat Re Pnt IN Force
tnsil February
First.

With view Of giving every pos
s4Dle assistance to the property tax
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

J. A, G. Kemble is an authorized
saveIing representative OF the naiE
z4sa at, ana vii solicit and receiS'
or subscriptions and Gdver easements
or taia publication
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-16

v. \. 80 ...-.-.-..-.....-. Elitor
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-18

The Made in United States" slo-
gan has made US realize there is a
new form OF patriotism, and that
we can do little better than instill
the younger generation to do hom-
age to the national trademark.
The influence Of american fash
ions IS as potent in juvenile fashions
as in that Of the grown-ups. Amer
lean designers. knowing that little
Miss America has a mind Of her own
has created miniature styles practi-
cal and unusually fetching. Quaint
ness is the keynote and the realms
of fashions fancies have been ran
sacked for ideas which will suit the
needs OF the little folks. ID
This year there are many odd and
distinctive effects. Some have a
Mother Goose charm, others have a
Kate Greenaway tendency. Little
middle suits adapted from our navy
are frequently seen. as well as the
English naval ideas. There are Rus
sian, Dutch, French and military in
spirations In the frocks for little
folks.
For the wee tots from years to
4, there are little empire dresses
with the short waist, finished with
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-18

We need no longer listen to the
dictates OF other chimes, if our Wo-
men will only appreciate what Amer
lea has to offer and insist upon see-
ing first those articles which are
"home made" The woman who
adores dainty under garb. and the
woman who Doesn't" will surely be
fascinated by the offerings OF new
i lingerie OF domestic manufacture.
Some are so fine they look as if they
came from converts. where every
stitch is worked with the most inf
mite Of care, and 10 and behold! we
marvel at the low prices of woman's
under dress.
# Not only in. fineness and simplic-
fty does the American-made init
mate essentials of woman's attire ex-
eel, but also in arignality The I'M
usual neck lines and sleeves, the
new frilly ruffles. and more than all
the lines, which are cut to conform
with the outer garment show con-
siderable skill.
Silk petticoats of taffeta, creme or
messaIine have flounces so full they
fly about the ankles and not content
with that they also have dust ruffies
or underlays. Vivid greens. blues
and other high shades have been
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-18

superseded by the softest dull tones.
Petticoats with as many as four or
five rufI1es, small plaitfngs or pink
ed ruchings, ana are as wide as com
fort will allow. Skirts ares frequent-
ly finished at the end with narrow
braids or cordings.
Lingerie petticoats. long yelled.
have again been reed from their
imprisonment and appear more be
flounced and beruff1ed than ever.
Skirts of billowy masses OF sheer ma
terials adorned with fine embroid-
cry, unstarched 1aces and ribbons ft
the hips snugly about the top with.
out even wrinkle, but flare and
flare some more towards the bottom
until sometimes they reach width
of 35s yards. Skirts are minus the
double panel. as the extra fullness
makes it unnecessary. Skirts OF
white brocaded silk. with net un-
aderlay. with five ruff1es of shadow
lace peeping out from under the
scalloped edge of the brocade, are
worn with all-over lace under-bod-
ices for evening wear.
A petticoat with flare founce Of
lace and fat bows OF ribbon was
made of white crepe de chine and
joined to the brassiere at the empire
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-18

waist line which had back fasten-
ing and narrow shoulder straps OF
ribbon.
Ruffles not only appear on the
skirts, but in many unexpected
places. A gown OF silk and cotton
crepe has the empire line defined by
a ruffle which is pieced beelow the
ribbon run net casing. at the high
waist line. "A white batiste gown OF
charming simplicity is trimmed with
hands OF hemstitched blue batiste
The short, flowing sleeves are laced
with blue ribbons and a wide satin
ribbon encircles the waist at the
waist line and terminates in large
fiat bow with long ends.
Georgette crepe has little more
body than chiffon. and yet is as soft
IN texture. A gown which was en- I
lowed with quaint Greeneway& charm
had the top and sleeves In one Of val
cnciennes lace. The front Of thu
gown was laid in deep tucks. which
fell out in open p1aits toward the
bottom.
Envelope combinations are shown
IN many new designs. Drawers have
circular bottoms or are trimmed with
circular bottoms or are trimmed
with circular RIFLES and boast great
er width.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-18

The princess slip will be worn
with the sheer dresses. Brassieres
and under-bodices show great origi-
nality. An under odice Of strips OF
lace has the neck threaded with rib
bon and tied in "a large bow. Not
only are models made with net
sleeves to hold the shields. but there
are models with hal shields to
wear with gowns of transparent ma
terfa1. A china silk model with
cluny lace has band of insertion
placed at the lower end Of the bras
.siere and is left loose at the. bottom
SO the insertion can be pulled over
the skirt bands andithus give a prin-
cess finish to be worn with white
skirt.
A tailored model for the slender
figure has full circular ruffles over
each bust, which Is much better
and more natural than straight ruff
fes.
Negligees.
Negligees for rest and leisure are
often so much like evening gowns
that one can hardly. find line OF
distinction. In fact, one can with
little effort remodel an evening gown.
no longer useful for that purpose.
into much better looking neglfgee.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-18

buttonhole slashes through which "a
sash Is drawn and tied, either at the
back or atsthe side front. The skirt,
like mothers, is often frilled, and not
one but several lace edged rufdes
give piquant touch to the little
dress. Shocking distinguishes many
of the girlies' little dresses and some
in linen smoked in contracting col
sors. look just like picture book dress
.es.
Patent leather belts in black. as
well as bright colors. with steel
buckles in width from 1 to inches,
are noticed on many juvenile dress
5es.
The older sisters dresses are mod
flied editions Of the elders, dresses.
Sands and grays are also welcome in
the junior world. Blue is always the
girls best friend for service.
"A misses suit OF blue and brown
checked material had a skirt OF am
pie width ripping gently around the
bottom and was trimmed with rows
OF braid. The high waistline. Of the
short jacket was defined with a
brown suede belt. Round patch peck
cts had straps extending from the
belt; the jacket and skirt were
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-18

trimmed with fiat silver buttons with
the buttonholes worked IN a lighter
shade Of brown. At the back OF the
neck was a turnover collar trimmed
with buttons and silver braid.
A Norfolk suit in modified form
has been shown great partially.
Some are side or box pleated, while
Others have the belt alone to give the
Norfolk effect. Belts are usually at
the raised waistline, style which is
particularly becoming to slender dg-
ures.
The modified circular. plated,
gored and shirred skirt are more
adaptable for misses wear than the
clinging skirts not SO long discard
ed. The girls will reveI in the pos
session OF pockets that grace the new
skirts. Jackets and even waists.
Buttons are lavishly used. All
sorts of ornaments, braids. tasselss
and drops. Little girls jacket
suits have adjustable collars Of white
linen or faille. Older girls suits
show great deal of leather trim
ming.
White serge and gaberdine suits
are very smart. Al suit OF the Vic;
49,
CONTINUED on Page 8. 3rd Section9
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-20
S5,OOO,O0O LEFT
BY CIRCUS NAN
Cole. Almost Unknown TO PUBLIC
Benefits Many Charities,
Relatives and Friends.

The bigness and richness of New YORK
we're well demonstrated b. the S9'OoV'-
600 estate disposed OF in the VIII OF
William Washington Cole, filed yes'er-
day. Mr.. Cole was retired circus
proprietor, at one time associated Win
Phineas T. Bsrnum.
When he died from pneumonia on
March 10 at the Hotel Biltmore the
obituary of this possessor Of S5,OoO'ooo
was only a perfunctory paragraph
Hardly anything was known OF MI
Cole by the general public
Mr.. Cole made the following chari-
table requests: Presbyterian Hospital,
$4,000; $4,000 each 70 the Association
for Improving the Condition OF the
Poor. Madison Avenue Reformed
Church. ST. Vincent's Hospital, Hospital
Guild of the New York Medical College,
Bellevue Hospital and Calvary Church
and $4,000 each to the Charity organ.
zation Society, the Actors Fund OF
America. New York 0phthalmic lnsti-
tute and Trinity Church Of Paterson,
\. J.
Mrs. Margaret l.. Cole, wife of the
testator, receives 100000. all the per-
sonal effects and one-fourth Of the resi-
duary estate. The remainder of the
residue is left 20 six cousins, while
another cousin receives 10000 and an
uncle $4,000.
Twenty-Five relatives and friends are
10 have the income from that number
of trust funds amounting to SlO,O0O
each. twentv-one the income from
trusts Of $4,000 and five from $4,000
trusts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-20
eXPRESSMAN SHOT SELF
Efficiency Engineer for Wells
FARGO 90. Tried Suicide.

Montclair, N. J., March 19.-Clarence
D. Martin, an official Of the Wells
Fargo Express Company and formerly
treasurer Of the United States Express
Company, was found to-day in the attic
of his home, 100 Elm Street, with a
bullet wound in his head. lie was TAX
on TO the Homeopathic Hospital in
Newark. IL is thought that his injuries
will prove fatal.
The case is regarded as one OF at
tempted suicide. though no motive. eX-
cept that Martin was Respondent, can
be ascribed. He was thirty-eight years
old, and he and his wife were regarded
as exceptionally loving by their &C.
ouaintances. They have two adopted
children and returned last night from
Chicago.
Martin was found by Nelson Tur-
ner. a negro butler. He was lying ut
the head Of the stairs, attired in his
night clothes. A bullet from re-
volvcr, found beside him, had entered
his head Just above the right ear.
Mrs. Martin, who was Frustrated By
the affair, could not be seen to-day,
but a friend Of the family said that
Martin was respondent because OF
overwork.
When the United States Express
Company dissolved last fall Martin be-
came an efficiency engineer with the
Wells-Fargo company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-20
FIND MRS. WALTERS
POISONED BABIES
Jurors See LorIys Rogers
but Not Woman Whom
They Declare Guilty
STATEMENTS MADE
IN HOSPITAL READ
Doctor Testifies That After
Blaming Her Little Son
Mother Confessed.

Nrs. Ida Snifcn Walters did not ap-
pear yesterday before the coroner >
Jury which found that her childre"'
two-year-old John and the baby 10
rida. died from poison administered ~
their mothers hand. She was absent
on advice Of Abraham Levy, her cou"'
sci. r.,
Lorlvs Elton Rogers briefly testinea
that he visited Lebanon Hospital anu
identified the children. When eXcused'
he hurriedly left the courtroom
Two statements by Mrs. "alt'rS'
one made fifteen minutes after she
reached the hospital December ~ ana
,bo othor t,yentv-four hours later, were
raad into the evidence by Richard r.
WcKinirv. Assistant District Attorney
for The Bronx. The first read;
"Mv head aches and | have pad
cough. My husband is very g9on. /,
could not bear to go away ana lease
nv children behind. 1t was oiaIy
thing to do. felt so morbid. Eyely
thing seems so troubled: Everybody
seems to be in trouble. Thousands aie
being killed in the war, ana tha' H"aue
me feel melancholy
The other was: .ho
81 had bichloride tablets III my
house since my last baby was porn
dissolved one in water, when gaSe
70 Lorida. | powdered another taple'
in sugar. which | gave TO my son, 49,,
80 The remaining three tablets
elf | have felt terribly depressed
a., ,;nos for the last six weeks:
bod no trouble or words with my hus..
band at ali. | regret having committed
this act"
Mrs Ellen Burns, the other tenant
&c The two family house at 224 West
If7th Street. in which Mrs. waters
lived. was the first witness. She told
of how Mrs. Walters came down ana
announced that John had taken bicnlo-
ride and fed some TO his sister.
"She was calm and did not appear
particularly disturbed" Mrs Burns tes-
tilted. "She came in and asked me 10
sond for DR.. Hague. | asked her now
much poison the baby had taken, ana
,he said she did not know. when the
doctor came Mrs. Walters told HIM the
same story
Under cross-cxamination by Mr. Levy
the witness said: 49,.
"Mrs. Walters gave the information
in matter of fact tone. Apparently
she was normal When the children
cried out in paroxysms Of pain and
vomiting she showed no emotion. 10
was only when she herself began TO-
feel pain that she lost her calmness;"
DR. William Grant Hague, of 1929
Ogden Avenue, testified that he found
Mrs. Walters sitting with the baby
held close TO her. "John has taken
bichloride and gave some to baby" she
said. but later followed the doctor into
another room and confessed she also
had taken poison. DR.. Hague sent for
Or. Woods. who lived close by.
When after ffteen-minute deb;.te
the jury brought in their verdict
az inst the mother, Coroner W. j.
Flynn, at the request Of the Assistant
District Attorney, transferred the case
to the District Attorneys office.
Mr.. Levy said the trial OF Rogers
probably would precede that of Mrs.
Walters. He expected it to begin some
time in early April
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-20

The Public Service Commission au-
thorized the advertising for bids for
the building Of the Eastern Parkway
subway extension in Brooklyn. Tho
route runs between Prospect Park
Plaza and Nostrand Avenue.
Fifteen hundred Hebrew soldiers
and sailors will get three days fur
Tough March %, 30 and 81 TO cele-
brate the feast of the Passover. Under
the auspices of the Young Mems lie
brew Army and Navy Association. they
viii observe the holidays in a body.
Tho sixth death. as a result Of the
recent explosion at the Crcw-Lcvlck
oil plant. in East New York, occurred
yesterday when Francis Durham. a
Civil War veteran, died in St. Mary's
Hospital. He was walking near the
oil works when the explosion took
place, and was struck by flying debris.
Tot Coichainc. contractor, Of 81 Sew
enth Avenue, New York City, was killed
instantly at the Park Avenue crossing
Of the Erie Railroad in Rutherford,
y. J. He crawled under the gates and
tried 10 cross IN front Of an express
train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-20
SHOT DEAD "a HOURS
AFTER MAKING WILL
CARPENTER Found with Bullet in
Head Stepdaughter, Bene-
ficiary, May Be Held.

Sayville, Long Island, March 49,
Otto Mattson, who came here si1
months ago from East New York, was
found dead tonight on the cellar stairs
Of his home on Lincoln Avenue, two
miles from the centre of the town. He
had been killed by bullet of an army
rife.
His stepdaughter. Alice Keller. who
lived with him at his home, said she
heard him go down 10 the cellar. He
told her he was going to clean his
gun. The next thing she heard was
the report.
She ran half mile to the nearest
neighbor's and called doctor. When
the physician arrived Mattson was
dead.
District Attorney Ralph Green began
an investigation late last night, and
examined Mattson's stepdaughter, who
will probably be held as a material
witness.
Mattson, who was a carpenter, com
pleted his home on Lincoln Avenue a
few weeks ago, and it was learned
that he made will yesterday, leay-
ing some of his property to his step
daughter. She denied tonight that
she had ever heard of this document.
She said that Mattson had wanted TO
marry her, but that she had objected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-20
CHILDREN AT PLAY,
MOTHER HANGS SELF
DespOndent Over Illness, She
Ends Life on Eve of Birth
DAY Celebration.

on thc cve Of birthday celebration
planned by her husband and three chill
dren in her honor, Mrs. Amelia Ellis
committed suicide las: evening by
hanging herself in her home at 340i
Corlear Avenue. The Bronx.
When he came home from work
Adrian Ellis. the husband, was sur
prised to find the children playing
around the lawn II was p. m, their
usual supper time.
Mamma told US TO stay out and play
until you came" they told him. Sus-
picious that something had happened,
he ran into the house and found his
wife's body oil the floor. A piece of rope
was around her neck. The remainder of
the rope danglcd from hook over the
transom between the dining room and
q bedroom. Her weight had been too
heavy Tor the rope.
A possible theory of murder was adj
vanced by the Kingsbridgc station
house police when several marks were
found on the womans neck. Coroner
Flynn, however, made an investigation
of the case and gave a suicide verdict.
He said the marks were nothing but
bruises from the rope.