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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-04-19


be concealed with any degree of safety,
For a moment Bennett glared say
ageiy at Long Sin
Il possess hidden plunder worth
seven million dollars" he pleaded
quickly, and if by your aid / can make
a getaway, a seventh is yours"
The Chinaman's cupidity was clear
ly excited by BENEFITS offer, while the
bare mention of the amount at stake
was sufficient to overcome all his
scruples.
After exchanging few words he
finally agreed to aid the Clutching
Hand. Opening a trap door in the
floor of the room in which they were
standing, he led Bennett down step.
ladder into the subterranean chamber
in Which Tong Wah had so recently
been preparing his mysterious potion.
AS Bennett sank into a chair and
passed his hands over his brow in
utter WEAKNESS, Long Sin poured into
q cup some Of the liquor of death
which Tong Wah had mixed He hand
ed it to Bennett, who drank it eagerly.
How do you propose to help me to
eseape?" asked Bennett huskily.
Without a word Long Sin went to
the wall, and grasping one of the
/ stones, pressed it back, opening a
large receptacle. in which there were
two glass collins apparently contain
ing two dead Cinnamon. Pulling out
the collins, he pushed them before
Bennett, who rose to his feet and
gaZed upon them with wonder
Long Sin broke the silence: "These
men" he said are not dead; but they
have been in this condition for many
months. It is what is called in your
language suspended animation"
rs that what you intend to do with
me?" asked Bennett, shrinking back in
terror
The Chinaman nodded In affirmation
/ as he pushed back the collins
Overcome by the horror of the idea
/ Bennett, with a groan sank back into
the chair. shaking his head as if to in.
dictate that the plan was far too ter
rible TO carry out
With a sinister smile and a shrug of
his shoulders Long Sin pointed to the
cup from which Bennett had drank.
But, dear MASTER" he remarked
suayely, you have already drank
full dose Of the potion which causes
insensibility, and it is overcoming you
Even now. he added, you are too
weak to rise
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-04-19

ne pa Ht ases tha news.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-04-19
IN STERLING
LIVES A GIRL
Who Suffered AS Many Girls
Do-Tells How She
Found Relief.

Sterling, Conn. 81 am girl Of q
years and | used to faint away every
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-04-19
SOCIETY NOTES.

Dame Rumor is connecting the
name Of Miss Elaine Dodge, the
heiress. with that of Perry Ben
nett. the famous young lawyer
The announcement of an engage
ment between them at any time
would not surprise.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-04-19

and noiseless little piece Of clockwork,
IN there, too. And it's powerful
enough to blow us ali, the laboratory
included, to kingdom come"
AS he spoke, and before ! could re-
monstrate with him. he took the in
fernal machine and placed it on
table where he set to work on the
most delicate and dangerous piece OF
dissection of which have ever heard
Carefully unwrapping the bomb and
unscreWing one part while he held an
other firm he finally took out Of it a
bottle Of liquid and some powder.
Then he placed a few grains Of the
powder on dish and dropped on it d
drop or two Of the liquid There was
a bright flash as the powder ignited
instantly.
Just what l expected" commented
Kennedy with a ned, as he examined
the clever workmanship of the bomb.
One thing that interested him was
that part Of the contents had been
wrapped in paper to keep them in
place. This paper he was now care
fully examining with microscope.
As nearly as I could make it oft. the
paper contained part OF a typowrit-
ten cremical formula. which read.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
Theatrical Baedeker

PLAYS.
sTSgs o., EoYF wtS yns Ms
VILE and Elizabeth Brlce, Tlnney Fun. Castle
Grace, Berlin rags and Dillineham produc-
tion
GARRfCK-"on Trial" with Frederick Perry
ana i, good cast. AT exciting story, OF crime
Novel and entertaining.
BRoAD-.."secret Service" with william GIL.
lette The familiar old spy play; still good
ADELPHI-"Th Land OF the Free" With
comedy OF love and war by Edward Locke
Rambling and undramatic. yet getting the
LYRicS"The Bubbie." with louis Mann Mr..
Mann MSpn az his best o, In somewhat padded
w,AALNU UT,.,'The Irish Draso9n, with ANDREW
ular-price plays.
STOCK.
AMER1cAN-"Help Wanted" The Aryins
RSSSK RoSnson n JACK VIA ta,En M pSy vine ana Ruth
KNTIcKEERP2CKER ERm"rhhs old Homestead"
Thompson's rural masterpiece.
BURLEsoUE.
DEMoNTsa 5a rI DgmGnts 8, M iM5nS,trsi. in bur-
PHoToPLAYs.
"Msssryeous Maeiste,6 the new italian HiiousE din,
4. sequel to Cabiria featuring the renowned
sSMdEY The SIysgs sssor1 With Geraldine
shown all week. It deals With the life OF Of an an
ARCADIA-Frtday and Saturday "Betveen
Men =" with House Peters and w s. Hart
and "Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts," a
keystone comedy.
REGENT-Friday and Saturday. Excuse Me.
pABACE-Frlday and Saturday, "A Submarine
Pirate" with sgd Chaplin.
VAUDEVILLE.
KEtTHs, = Beatrice Herlord. monolosues:
q washlnEto1 ,sauare',; Bancroft and
Broskc; Mr., and Mrs; Gordon wilde. shadow
buchanan; Kerviiio Family "biiiIardlsts"'G "G
Myrl and Delmas
GRAND-Paul Conohas and company. Norris'
Baboons. Lloyd and Britt Edward Miller
and Helen VINCENT, Dewitt Burns and Tor
renee. Harry Rose
CROSS KBY Second half OF week Bobbie
Heath, "Tangoland's johnson and Crane
musical comedians; Foreman and company;
Avery and Williams. comedians. The Aerial
Shaws.
GLOBE-"College Days" a musical tabloid
Fenton Players In n Modern Cleopatra''
Billy Morse, Ovron and Drew. the zera Car,
men Trio, the Maudns, Barnes and Robin
con. Gilmore and Gorbin. Orice and Mason
and George Smedley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
CuRFEW TO RING AT SHORE
FOR ALL-NIGHT TROLLEYS
chelsea and Ventnor Owls Must Walk
After 1890 A. M.

AiLANrIC CITY, Dec. 3l.-Hundreds of
s.saithy cottagers in lower Chelsea and
s,or sshinor are ready to fight today. On and
ss.er tomorrow night curfew, for the most
rsss'efate of night owls among them, will
ssuna al 1880 a. m, and II they are not
.ssay to go home by that hour they can
mat will be the effect OF a rule just
promulgated by Judge Cole. received for
~ htney-wreeked Atlantic City and
snote Railway. eliminating all-night serv-
Il never has paio. but the company
-spe going under the theory that II
ne ne good business to please the public.
mai may be true" Judge Cole said to-
.sy IN announcing his new order, but
1e public did not Teciproeate sufficiently
keep the trolley line of the rocks iinan-
= thousand cottagers. who did not use
night cars once month. neyerthe-
~ are much wrought up now that they
eis 70 80.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
new RAVES oN LIVE sTocK
P. R. R. Holds Meetings TO Acquaint
Dealers With Changes

The Pennsylvania Railroad is holding
meetings OF live stock dealers 1T various
points along its lines - acquaint them
with the changes governing the ship
ment of live stock, which will be in
auEurated tomorrow by all OF the rail-
roads east of the Mississippi and north
OF the Ohio Rivers.
The changes, which are made necessary
under the requirements OF the Cummins
law, compel the railroads to have the
shippers declare the value OF their stock
and rates will be charged on a sliding
scale according to the valuation given
Under the new regulations the maxi
mum liability assumed by the railroads
at the lowest rate is $3.50 for horse, $50
for bulls and steers. 500 for COW, SIS
for calves and hogs, and $40 for sheep,
goats and lambs, II higher valuation
than these is given, the rate will be in
creased 5 per cent. for every 80 per cent
or less increase In valuation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
TRIMS TREE AND DISAPPEARS
Statewide Search Being Made for
Mrs. John Haggerty

The new year will have no happiness for
John Haggerty. of 1896 Columbia avenue,
on account of the disappearance OF his
wife and year-old babe. II was learned
today that the police were making a
Statewide search for them.
Mrs Haggerty left home with the in
fant after trimming a tree in the parlor
on Christmas Eve Haggerty Is at loss
to account for her strange action. but be-
lleves il might have been due to the fact
that she had been in bad health.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
Germans Deny Loss of u.Roat

BERLIN, Dec. 3l.-The report from Blu
charest sent out by n British news
agency that a German submarine had
been lost in the Baltic is declared by Ger
man authorities to be an invention, the
Overseas News Agency announced today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
v;,l.,s "Dandy" General Missing

FL PAsO. Tex, Dec. 81 IapIo ~
s,Ienaz known as the dandy OF tne
Ser,,,er villa army and one OF Villas
most M dashlng generals, has disappeared
and is believed to have been put to death
~ MS chief for failure 70 Join him In his
Asa astrous sonora Campaign
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
Potato STORAGE House BURNS

'.AhREL. Del. Dec. 3i.-John r. Cord
storage house. with GOO baskets OF
'Pns ef pumpkins. was burned Thursday
sHt Tho DANA x IS 5000. half insured.
t''s sas the third sotalo house fire here
snort time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31

in 70. n Rice's production Of Little
Christopher Jr." Her success as the droll
little Hoosier girl was so decided that a
play was written around her. and in the
character she continued for il years until
her retirement year ago.
The Era-leader., 1915-06-17
'ors to do likewise. At the Fair

bors to do likewise. At the Fair
IN October, and while watching
the progress of preparations
for it by others. don't permit
yourself to lag behind. Get YOUR
stuff ready. Let it be such that
may be produced by natural
means or by artificial. Then as.
semble the specimens at the
proper time and attend all con.
ferences leading to information
as t. shipping and marketing.
Thus is "a fair" defined as a
"market' place. In another
issue we will show how "a fair
may be an exposition" and,
later. "a place of amusement. -
Nor will we omit describing the
probable features of wedding to
be publicly solemnized should the
prospective couple authorize the
announcement.
The Era-leader., 1915-06-17
more terrible than British guns,

more terrible than British guns,
famine, from German doors.
Miss Heinrich is a product of
that civilization whose KEY is
specialization. When she was
taught all the arts of raising,
cooking and canning vegetables
and fruits.
When She came with her fsmi-
ly to this country her training
stood her in good stead. From
the little farm in Roseland she
whetted the iaded appetites of
fat,iowled and fat-purs ID Chica-
goans with cucumbers in Decem-
Der.
And some of the drippings
wrung from those same fat
purses sent to Germany have
procured an iron cross. The
cross is Very cunningly engraved
on an irol bar pin. Very useful
too, to hold up a skirt or to TN
ish a Y neck.
She will take a neutral Nor
Weglan steamer from New York,
rounding Scotland, and landing
at Christiana, Norway, and thence
to Hamburg.
There she will engage in Dig
glng up lawns and planting cab
bage and potatoes. Even the
Kaiser's lawn has been dedicated
to that service.
And thereafter Oh gala days
sauerkraut will be served a Ia
trench.
The Era-leader., 1915-06-17
Roseland, La, Girl Gets Good
Job in kaiser's Agri.
cultural Department.

In the lowly cabbage Miss
Emit Heinrich, lately of Rose
Ian /, La, expects to find a high
service, a service to her country.
Passing through New Orleans
Wednesday she told of her pros
pectlve entrance into the horti-
cultural service of the German
government. She will add. her
mite in keeping that enemy
The Era-leader., 1915-06-17
The 1915 Fair.

The numerous duties devOlv
ing upon officers of the Fair AS
sociation during the past two
weeks and the several institu-
tions of paramount interest,"
the Summer Normal School, the
Baptist protracted meetings and
political conferences-have side.
tracked work on the Fair.
Lumber has now arrived and
construction on the new eXhibi-
ton hall will shortly begin. This
new building will have several
main entrances, will be will be
we'll lighted and ventilated, and
will contain an area of floor space
exceeding that Of the former
building. The present building
|
will, however, be utilized to ad-
vantage. "A rest room, which
proved to be so useful last year,
will be improved upon this year.
The sanitary regulation. the re-
freshment stands, and the places
Of amusements to be provided
will add materially to the pleas
ure of attending the Fair and
Exposition.
Recently it was asked: what
is a fair?:" In answering, brief
| ly. some one of experience and
knowledge, states, that besides
being a market place. it is a
place for exhibiting products in
friendly rivalry with a view of
obtaining better products either
in the product, the method of
producing OF in the proceeds of
selling. lncidently, persons liv.
ing remotely y apart are brought
face to face with each other
when cordial greetings may be
exchanged, new acquaintances
profitable and plans for success.
full cooperation satisfactorily
consummated.
The farmer who is already a
success lends his influence, by
his presence and exhibition. to
the end that general improve
ments may follow and prosperity
suppiant adversity. AS a man
lowest his horse or wife, and
shows them off tc crafty his vani
ty, may he cultivate the power
of example by exhibiting i'm
proved breed of livestock and
abundant fruits of an indus
trious family. In the former he
may excite envy; in the latter
he elicits admiration. So every
man is called upon to develope
his talents and induce his neigh
The Era-leader., 1915-06-17

in Relation to the Country Press.
His remarks provoKed an ami
mated discussion, participated in
by Geo. B. Campbell, A. J.
Franz, Lee Lanier and W. T. HOl-
land. Mr.. Holland thought it
was good idea for the state
board to furnish a list of fraudu-
lent and fake remedies to the
press. For himself, he said, he
was not in favor of placing the
ban on all patent medicines un-
til it is establis he'd they are fakes.
He declared he WAS a living ex-
ample of what certain brand Of
liver medicine and new life pills
could do for a man. IndiscuS
sing a certain preparation put up
for women and said to contain a
large percentage of alcohol, Col
onel Holland declared he knew
nothing of this particular remedy,
but he did know of one 'favorite
prescription which would not be
we'll to condemn in the presence
of his wife.
At the afternoon session DR..
Dowling made a statement re-
garding the prevalence OF pal
lagra in many portions OF tn e
state. He said the state board is
making an effort to ascertain the
number of cases, cause OF disease
and proper treatment,
He said it was held by the
United States health authorities
that the disease is caused by the
unbalanced diet, and he was i'll
clined to accept that view.
Among the interesting papers
read at Wednesdays session was
"Reminiscences Of Louis lana
Newspapers, by W. H. Scan
land, of the Bosier Banner. The
subject could not have been
placed in more capable hands
when it is considered Mr.. Scan.
land has been actively engaged
in the newspaper busines in Lou
isiana over half a century.
"Louisiana' first Newspaper
was the theme of an address by
William Beer, of the Howard Me-
mortal library. He revealed
many interesting points in the
newspaper history Of the state
Jno. A. Fox, of Memphis, secre'
tary of the Mississippi river leve'
association, addressed the conven
ton on the Importance of the fed
eral government, taking over th'
river improvement work, ant
asked for the cooperation of tn
press of the state,
The president was authorized
to appoint a committee of thre
to draw up an act to be submltte
The Era-leader., 1915-06-17
State Press Association Holds
Interesting meeting In Monroe La.

The Louisiana Press Associa-
ton was in annual session in the
City Of Monroe on June Sth, 9th
and 10th and while di scharging
the business Of the association,
was given fitting entertainment
by the various clubs and organi-
cations of the city.
President Krebs of Lake
Charles, who for several years
has added very materially to the
interest and advancement of the
association, called the house to
order at 2 p. m. Tuesday, with
about 100 members present, rep,
resenting every section of the
State. After addresses Of wei
come from the Mayor of Monroe
and Gov. L. E. Hall by proxy,
with response made by Hon. Tom
Holland of Greensburg, the Pres
ident's annual address was given,
showing the usual deep thought
and strong expression of Mr..
krebs.
Several subjects of interest
were presented and discussed and
the various committees appoint
ed, after which came adjourn.
ment and independent sight see-
ing till s o'clock when all repair
ed to the Elks Club to enjoy a
smoker with good music and
dancing thru the evening.
Owing to the fact that Presi-
dent Krebs and several others
had to return home after the
close of Tuesdays session, the
election of officers and place Of
meeting for next year was given
place at the morning session
Tuesday. The following officers
were elected: President, Leon De-
Coux, Kentwood Commercial; ;
First Vice-President, Mrs.
J. Vol Brock, Era-Leader,
Franklinton; Second Vice-Presi
dent, S. M. Lewis, Leader, Rus
ton; Treasurer, l.. L. Lipp, Ga
zette, Oak Grove; Secretary, l.,
E. Bentley, New Orleans.9
Baton Rouge was unanimously
selected as the place for holdin 6
next years meeting.
The Shreveport Times in detail
spoke as follows:
While the convention did not
20 on record as favoring woman's
suffrage and .woman's rights, it
chose a woman for first vice
president, who is in line for the
presid ency at the next annual
session.
DR.. Oscar DoWliug, president o1
the state board of health, was the
first speaker today, using as his
subject. "Fraudulent Advertising
The Era-leader., 1915-06-17

Mrs. J. S. Brock of Warner
ton, arrived Tuesday and will
spend several days with Dr..
and Mrs. j. L, Brock,
The Era-leader., 1915-06-17

was explained Oy y. A. berry. OF
Huttig, Ark, and it is possible
that a similar act may be drawn
BY the committee.
The president also was author
lied to name a delegation from
Louisiana to attend the joint
meeting Of the Arkansas associa,
ton at Texarkana next year.
One of the best papers was
that Of Hugh Mercer Blain, Of
the School Of Journalism, LOuisi-
ana State University, who spoke
on "What Schools Of Journalism
Can Do for the Country Editors. .
w, H. Scanland of the BOssier
Banner, one Of the oldest mem.
bers of the organization, gave in
teresting "reminiscences Of LOulsl-
ana journalism. William Beer
of the Howard Memorial Library,
New Orleans, spoke entertaining
ly on "Louisianas First News
paper" The name Of the pub
licatiOn was MOniteur de la Louis
lana and its long time editor and
published was Jean Baptlste F'on.
tame.
Mrs. J. Vol Brock, of the
Franklinton Era-Leader, gave
many valuable suggestions on ON
to reach and interest the en-
tire community and made a
strong plea for a little more pub
licity for those IN the humber
walks Of lite. A strong paper
was that Of J. NJ. Scanland, OF
Vermillion News, which was read
by Lee Lanier, on ':Publiclty
Grafters.' The paper urged
that everything appearing in a
newspaper besides straight read
ing matter news and editorials
be paid for at regular rates.
Mr., ScanIand said that he
made it d practice to send back
at their expense, all work Of the
paid press agent, and it had the
effect of causing these gentle
men to discontinue sending him
advertisements for which they
were unwilling to pay.
After the adjournment Of the
afternoon session, Fire Chief F
J. Roddy, called out the fire.
fighting apparatus of the city an(
an exhibition was given bv the
firemen for the benefit of th'
newspapermen.
The delegates were given rid
Through the city in automobile
and a visit was made to the State
Training Institute, the govern
ment locks and dam in the Qua
cnita river, and the Monroe sal
water natatorium. At night
brilliant reception was rendered
the visitors at the Riverside Club
A luncheon was served and dane
ling was enjoyed till a late hour.
At Thursdays session a heate'
discussion took place between DR.
Bowling, president Of the STAT
board Of health, and some mem
bers of the Press Association
After a short tilt however, peac
was restored by acting Presiden
L. E. Bently, placing a ban or
personalities.
The resolutions prepared b.
the committee were read, dis
cussed and adopted and final ad
journment was taken at noon
after which the members left fo
their various homes by the after
noon trains.
The members of the association
are delighted with the cordla
hospitality of the people of Mon
roe and are agreed that no CON
munity ever worked harder t.
give them pleasure and ente
tainment than they have. Edito
!, 7. Smith of the Monroe News
The Era-leader., 1915-06-17

All kinds of printing-except bad.
Fine Commercial Job Printing.
Amply equipped to do frst-class
book and catalogue work. No Job
too small or too large. Try us,
The Era-leader., 1915-06-17

The paper the people read-the
best advertising medium in Wash
ington Parish. Covers this section
of the country like the dew. Rates
reasonable.
The Cairo bulletin., 1915-01-30

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The Cairo bulletin., 1915-01-30

Association Of Commerce of That
City Has Appropriated SIS
GOO Advertising Campaign

The Association Of Commerce OF
East st. Louis formerly the indus
trial League, is to spend this year
$4,000 in campaign of advertis-
ing the city, The campaign will
be carried on by letter, MAGAZINE
and newspaper. according to he
president Of the Association. The
East St Louis Association of Com
merce has only 80 members and IS
memberships, q number cf firms
holding several memberships. The
memberships represent an invest
mcnt in Last st, Louis OF more
than S15.QQ0,0Q0. ~
~.s-s s<-S~-~-s=- wHesa
The Cairo bulletin., 1915-01-30
CLAUDE DTLL0W GOES
TO DETROIT, TO ACCEPT
INSURANCE POSITION

Claude Dillow, manager of the
Fc0chtec & Galligan Insurance Co..
has resigned his position and will
leave soon with his wife for Detroit.
Mich. where he has accepted a 20
sition with an Insurance company.
Mr.. Dillow has also been at the
head Of tho Cairo Clean Sweep Co.
lie has been in th city about ten
years and is recoenized as b0si-
ness man Of considerable ability.
saS&~--S-ss..,-Sr. -. .r--~
The Cairo bulletin., 1915-01-30
|. HASfDj5GE2
ELECTED HEAD
OF LABOR UNION
Central Body at It's Regular Meet
ing Thursday Night Makes
Selection Of Officers.

Louis Hasenjaeger was elected
president Of The Cairo Central la
Dor Union at the election cf officers
held Thursday night ut Union hall,
corner Twelfth street aud Conner
cial avenue. The term OF office is
for six months. The other officers
elected were
Frank ogc. vice president: Chas.
higgins. secretary: Logan Farham
treasurer Audy nevlm, sergeant
at arms Trustees f +. Thurman.
Harry Jones, T. c. MeGee Griev-
ance committee NJ LeMay. Loqaa
Parham. Z. Banta, ] Madden Press
committee. F. f. Thurnun, Thos
j. Helten.