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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
AMERICAN AMBASSADOR To
BERLIN To RETt IN HOME
BEtDRE CONVENTION.
WILL TAKE STUMP
stated He VIII Explain fo American
People Things About Submarine
Policy OF Which They
know Little.
By KARL W. ACkERNAN.
United Press staff Correspondent.

BERLIN, Feb. 2l.--Ambass,,ior
Gerard. IL was strongly hinted to-day.
viii return To America and make
speeches in support OF President
Wilson'S candidacy for re-electLon
~ the republicans make Wilson's
submarine policies the chief target
OF their attack.
Gerard plans To visit the United
States bcfose the national demo-
cratic convention In June. IL he
finds the president under heavy
fire by critics OF his dealings
with Germany he may take the stump
and explain some things about the
submarine situation OF which the
American people know very little.
Gerard is still suffering from the
injuries he received few days ago
while skiing near Munich.
Persons close to him said that the
ambassador is considering campaign
ing for Wilson. Gerard expects to
urge the necessity of The adoption
of IA strong plank at the democratic
that he expects to try - convince
the convention that Europe II pre-
pairing to flood America with cheap
products al the end of the war to the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
STEAMERS ARE CONF|sCA7ED
a Government Declares Vessels Were Because Port
gal Needed Transports-Also Expressed Fear that
Vessels Would Escape Sea and
Become Raiders.

IsBOS February expected to dec
Captain commanding the Portuguese
s,rue O theml layyeve II Tag
1ee that they
Atlantic probably
is nioh
Ockenfes port
stands without clearance papers.
to the after OF ore
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
b EXPLODED IN
NEBRASKA CAPITOL
LoSlON OCCURRED IN FUR
tE IN WEST WING OF THE
BUILDING LAST NIGHT.
9omb Was Constructed of Steel
fo Was Five Feet Long.-A
Portion Failed to Explode.

>OoLN, Neb., Feb. 24.-A five
Vom0 encased in steel exploded
AsA IN the furnace in the west
.oi the state capitol last night.
portion of the powder ignited.
pomo was thrown against a
"au but the remainder of the
Is failed to explode. Fire which
+ III scattered paper was ex-
ned by the janitor.
1oHo was constructed of thin
"o ana a half inches in diam
Ia i've feet long. The uacx-
Portion was filled with dark
which is being analyzed to-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
FALL OF PARIS WILL END WAR
German Military Once French Capital Is
Captured the Allies Sue peace-Germans Still
Smashing Their Way Toward Fortress
Verdun.

February 2iansiau dispatches quoting aisices fro"
the Of a
10
IN French capt. ahoai
i > fei
{ mnrkthe beginning N of
To-
the
a mill
the nuttha north OF tho o
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
ONE
DAY TRUCE
BATTLE OVER GERMaSY's ARM
Ed VESSEL DECREE WILL BE
RENEWED TOMORROW.
MADE
Administration Leaders Agree To Lst
Down the Bars to Some Extent
Tomorrow for the Discussion
Of Warning Resolutions.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2s.-The

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2i.-The
auuaren, outcome of today's battle
between the administration forces
and those Who are fighting to modi-
Is President Wilson's stand against
G.ermany's intention TO sink armed
merchantmen without warning al
ter March was a one days truce
with both sides preparing Tor re-
nessai OF the conflict tomorrow.
Administration leaders, having
blocked every effort To obtain con-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24

bounbar,iinent of terdun.
Paris dispatches reporting n bait
tie spread out on aJ-milc front ln.
Dictated that the tlermans are pfess-
lne their attacks with great fury AMI
are counting aa overwhelming the
of tertiun ~ sheer weight
of numbers.
Am.ter,ian asserted that the Gcf-
man IuSses exceed the casualties ia
any similar lighting in the past flss
months. Tor foIty-eight hours
streams of Wounded aaxe been max
ing their way from she front.
A Paris siisiiatc', 60 the Times eGl-
= s..si.sS Sret s'se sTsgestance ~ tl.s b~-r
tlc, bas declared sile sa~TErs lossass
In the past forty-@ignt laoerS hal
been so heavy ~ 10 insure their de
feat against ferdun.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24

hough no treaty exists between
hany ana Portugal II is under
b that the Portuguese govern
under the terms OF an alliance
England has openly aided the
!. Portuguese troops aided Eng
troops in operations against the
hans in Africa. Ii is believed
governments arbitrary action
precipitate break with Ger
and Austria.
|ficials, however, profess conf
3 in what will be the outcome
e affair.
ain will, it is stated, continue
Deserve her neutrality and the
hguese course, will not induce
10 enter the war on the side Cf
Rany and Austria.
)ptain Rego carried out the de-
Iof the government yesterday af-
>on at 4 o'clock. Aboard a gui-
and under the guns of two Por-
fSe warships he visited each
han and Austrian vessel and gave
ffews three hours in which 10
pbark. and after they left the
eguese colOrs were boisted.
the German and Austrian sail
Nere being rowed to the shore
Portuguese warships doomed Il
OF twenty-one gums.
e governments action is ey-
Fly popular and great crowds
ped in the streets today cheer
efote the government building 2
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
YOUNG WOMEN CLERKS ARE
REINsTaIEO At FRISCO.

WASHINGTON. Feb q Five
young women clerks In tho San
Francisco postotFlce. discharged BY
former Postmaster General FIske.
were reinstated today BY an execn-
tive order issued by President viii
son They were discharged by Fiske
because they read the magazines
which passed through their hands In
the mails
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
KAISER WILHELM ARRIVES
At THE VERDUH FRONT

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 2t.-kaiser
Wilhelm has arrived al the Nersiun
front to encourage the troops 20
their greatest effort, according TO
berlin advices received here Ber-
lin reports said that each day the
kaiser addresses the troops urging
them to conquer Nerdun at any cost
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
No JAPANESE VESSELS
~ MEDITERR aNEAN

LONDON. Feb. 24.-The United
Press was Informed today from an
authoritative source that German re
ports OF japanese fleet having APP
peared in the Mediterranean were
unfounded.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24

ships, bat they ought "a fUrego tbis
right for the public good. Gore said
IL would be crime against ciyiii-
xatipn not 10 use all honosa',ie means
% avert war.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24

HOUSE RETURNING.

LONDON. Feb. 24-Col. r. .
NJ. House. confidential agent OF y
President Wilson. left today for .
Falmouth to board the Holland .
American liner Rotterdam which .
sails for America tomorrow. y
Col House has been in Europe .
several weeks visiting the vari- y
Gus belligerent governments to .
aequaint American Ambassadors =
with the status OF affairs In .
America. .
. q q a a n n n a a. a u n n
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
VALUABLE RECORDS ARE
DESTROYED BY BLAZE

LANSING. Mich. February 24-
Valuable records are thought to have
been lost and State Diary Commits
sioner James Nelson had narrow
escape from death in a fire which
swept the old state block containing
several state offices today
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
lEA0HsTRAT|OMs
TAKE PLACE IN TURKEY

-''S' Feb. 24.-Delayed dis
's.elFed here today report
'-@lie peace demonstrations
blowing the fall of Err
san J persons have been ar
,le Constantinople police
A'ag steps to prevent seri-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
CHALMERS COMPANY GETS
PERMIT To DO BUSINESS

AUSTIN, Texas. Feb. 2f.4-The
Chalmers Motor Sales company ot
Bloomington. Del. with a capital
stock Of 100000. was today aa-
tlorized 10 dc business in Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24

When the children ret ola ehou7"
To bring home puzzling prooieiAS
from school. Father begins 70 feAi'A'
how much he has forgotlen'
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
ITALIAN TRANSPORT sunk
ny AUSTRIAN AsIAToRS

VIENNA. Feb. 24-Austrian aero
planes sunk an Italian transport car
rying troops from Albania in the
harbor at Durazzo. il was announced
today
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-02-24
FIVE VILLAGES CAPTURED
NEAR The VERDUN FORTS

BERLIN, Feb. 2f.--Fiye French
villages in radius of seven miles
of Nefdun's forts have been cap
tured by the GROWN Princes army,
il was officially announced this af-
ternoon. The war office also report
ed the capture of N wooded district
north and northeast of Beaumont.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
Chinese MasOnS.

Calexico Chronicle: Chinese Masons
in Mexicali are building a Masonic
Temple which, when completed, will
be one of the finest structures in Baja
California. The building was begun
couple of months ago and probably
will be finished by the latter part OF
this month. 1t will cost approximately
$4,000 and its furnishings will bring
the entire cost up to twice that sum
The new temple is of brick on ce-
ment foundation. 1t will have hard
wood floor and its interior will be
distinctly of Oriental design. Much
of the furniture, it is said, is to be
donated by individual members of the
lodge.
The membership of the Chinese Ma
sonic organization in Mexicali is
about 1000. Special ceremonies are
to be held in connection with the dedi-
cation of the new temple. -
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
To Interpolate Asquith.

London, March 18.-Premier As
quith will be asked in the Commons
Thursday if he has participated in q
conference of the powers to discuss
peace, as an Exchange Telegraph has
announced.
There is a widely accepted belief
here that the Central powers are anX-
ious to discuss peace, but on terms
which the Allies would not consider,
and that the latter will not enter into
the discussion until The Central Pow
ors make it certain that they are
humbled and are willing to make
great concessions, including the aban-
donment Of the militaristic policy.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
Villa But Thirty Miles Away.

San Antonio, March 18.-Pershing's
forces may soon clash with the Viii
listas, according to information that
has reached Funston's headquarters
here today.
Colonel Dodd's column has reached
the Casas Grandes, and Villa is re-
ported but thirty miles to the south.
Pershing's cavalry is within support
ing distance and may join him at
Casas Grandes tomorrow.
Funston said today that the feat
of reaching Casas Grandes, 100 miles
south of Hachita, in two days, is one
of the finest records of the American
army. The speed, for so large body
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
Cavalry Patroling Line.

Calexico Chronicle: United States
cavalrymen of Troops 3 and M, sta
toned Just outside of CaleXico, are
patrolling the international bord, east
and west of this city, it was learned
yesterday. This is no new develop
ment, however, and no orders in con-
nection with the patrol have been re-
ceived here. According to Captain
Guy S. Norvell, commanding the army
camp, there is no special reason for
maintaining the patrol other than that
it is along the line of regular duty
assigned to troops in the border er-
ritory.
"For long time it has been the
custom on the international border
for troopers to ride the line" Cap
tain Norvell said. "This duty keeps
the men in training and also relieves
the monotony of camp routine. Where
large force of soldiers is regularly
stationed the patrols ride in relays
and often are a days journey form
headquarters"
In the vicinity of Calexico only a
few men have been assigned to pa
troll each night.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
Douglas Observers Predict General Peon Uprising
United Republicans Beat
Old Guard In Filing

to permit his name to be used as a
pledge candidate of the Fred
cricks-Otis ticket. This request Of the
reactionaries met with positive re-
fusal from Senator Cummins, and the
United Republicans, by joining with
the Cummins forces through the nom.
ination of Grail, have taken from the
Old Guard the very advantage which
they sought to gain.
Scott's personal popularity and big
following in the state will be assured
to the United Republicans by the fact
that Scott will go to the Chicago con,
vention as an alternate and that he
is actively identified himself with
their campaign.
The order in which the names OF
United Republican delegates were fileo
with the secretary of state and the
order in which they will appear upon
the ballot is: Robert Bulla, Los An
geles; Alden Anderson, Sacramento
Mrs. w. H. r. Strong, Whittier
Judge Paul J. Mccormick, Los An.
geles; John A. Britton San Francis
co; Judge Thomas j. Lennon, San
Rafael; Guy C. Earl, Oakland; M. A
Gunst, San Francisco; George w. Pei
tier, Sacramento; Mis- Marguerite
Ogden, Oakland; Raymond Benjamin
San Francisco; H. l.. I.oody Redding;
James Madison, Fresny; T. L. Cham
berlain, Auburn; Frank E. Ellis
Stockton; James E. Power, San Fran
cisco; Egbert J. Gates, South Pasa-
dena; Lawrence J. Flaherty, San
Francisco; Miguel Sstudillo, River.
side; T. S. Montgomery, San Jose;
P. M. Longan, Visalia; Rudolph J
Taussig, San Francisco; Thomas
Hughes, Los Angeles; Knox Boude
Sebastopol; j. E. Grail, Los Angeles;
D, c. Collier, San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18

Sacramento, March 18.-Petitions
and affidavits of united Republican
presidential delegates were filed this
morning with Secretary of State
Frank c. Jordan, thus insuring for
the united Republican delegates the
advantage of position at top of the
unpledged column.
Petitions and affidavits, certified
by County Clerk George E. Gross of
Alameda county, were filed when the
office of the secretary of state opened
at o'clock. These are the first Pc
titions to be filed by candidates for
the May primary.
United Republicans and the old
guard have been struggling at top
head of the unpledged column, but the
difficulties which the Fredericks- Otis
combination have had with their dele
gates set them back, because of the
necessity of circulating new petit
ton for successors to Supervisor
Richard j. Welch Of San Francisco
and Mrs. Charles S. Chamberlain of
Oakland, both of whom withdrew.
1t has furthermore been rumored
that they have had trouble in getting
the requisite affidavits from their del
egates, owing to the fact that some
Of the candidates on their list are
still reluctant to permit their names
to be used.
Since the unpledged column will be
an unbroken list containing names of
fifty-two candidates for delegates,
United Republicans claim a distinct
advantage in their position at the head
of the column.
There was only one surprise in the
list of delegates filed by the United
Republicans. Joseph Scott, noted at
torney of Los Angeles, who will pre-
side at the big United Republican
banquet in Los Angeles next week,
withdrew from the list in order to
make room for Joe S. Grail of Los
Angeles. Scott will go as an alter
nate to the Chicago convention. The
explanation of this coup is that Grail
is the designated manager for Sena-
tor Aubert M. Cummins in Califor-
MIA, having Senator Cummins' author
ization to represent him in this state.
In Southern California there are
100000 registered voters whose for
mer homes were in Senator Cummins'
state of Iowa. This tremendous fol-
lowing is enthusiastic at the possi-
hility that Cummins may prove to be
an available candidate at Chicago, and
the placing of Grail on the United
Republican delegation insures for that
ticket this solid block of 100000 votes
in Southern California.
1t is definitely known that the So
called Regulars made the attempt to
get the consent of Senator Cummins
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
MOrmOns Are Safe.

Ell Paso, March 18.-The arrival O.
Colonel Dodd's vanguard at Dublal
has removed danger from Villa:
threatened attack on the Mormons
The Tenth negro cavalry is under
stood to compose most of the Dublar
relief force. Dodd's men had beer
riding continuously for sixty hours
to bring relief. Mormon scouts
knowing every water hole, were lead
ing. Army men said Dodd wore out
his men and horses to save the Amer
leans.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
Enthusiastic Meeting
Of Local Democrats

of local Democrats at the Barbara
Worth hotel last evening, when the
Impercial county Democratic Club was
formed.
This is the first move made here
by any part in connection with the
coming presidential election, and the
start was made under favorable con-
ditions, and all those present ex-
pressed their satisfaction over the
prospects for the party in the con-
test.
The following officers were elect
ed: Edward Dool of CaleXico, presi-
dent; Silas Armstrong of Brawley
vice president; Theobold Maddox OF
Ell Centre, secretary, and F. G. Weil
of Ell Centre, treasurer.
The discussion last night was OF
county politics in general. 1t was
decided that a great Democratic rally
would be held in the near future and
unite all the Bourbons that soliC
front may be put up by the time the
primaries arrive.
Exposition Reopened.
San Diego, March 18.-With
great demonstration the big exposi
ton reopened today to continue
throughout the summer. Secretary Of
the Interior Franklin X. Lane repre-
sented President Wilson, who was pre-
vented by the big affairs of stat'
from being present. He delivered
stirring address, in which he tolt
much of the glory of California ant
Of the nation.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
Weather or Exhaustion
Is Shown at Verdun

(By Charles P. Stewart Of the United
Press Staff
London, March 18.-The Verdun
fight is slackening, convincing critics
that the Germans are abandoning the
offensive. Paris dispatches have car
ried the hint that the German defeat at
Verdun will be followed by the great
est French smash of the war. They
say that the German attacks now
lack the spirit shown earlier, especi-
ally around Douaumont and Vaux.
London critics believe the Crown
Prince will risk all rather than admit
defeat.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
Villa Heard From.

Douglas, Ariz., March 18.-Villa,
with 800 men, was last seen at San
Geronimo, Chihuahua, southbound for
Namiquipa, where it is reported he
has ammunition cached, according to
De Facto General Luis Gutierrez's re-
mort to the Carranza consul here.
Aqua Prieta reports the belief that
Villa is dashing to southern Chihua.
hua to join Zapata band.
Fifty Americans at Ell Tigre have
rot been heard from two days and
alarm is felt.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18

Summoned into Superior court at
10 o'clock this morning on writ of
habeas corpus obtained by Attorney
w. F. North. Mr.. and Mrs. Juan Do
minguez were forced to give 18-
months-old Samuel Agnes into the
custody of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Agnes.
The Dominguez family held the child
for a board bill claimed to be due
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
Pershing Is Thought To Be
Near a Clash With Villa
Troops---Prediction of An
other American Raid.

Douglas, Ariz., March 18.-Observ-
ers here predict that there will be a
general peon uprising when the word
is received that the American troops
have fired their first volley, because
of the distorted stories being industri-
ously circulated among them against
the Americans, and which are arous-
ing deep passions.
Lieutenant Colonel Dato Campbell,
Carranzista commander of the Chihua-
hua-Sonora mountain passes, has ar
rived at Aqua Prieta for provisions,
and is quoted as saying that the
Americans will be unable to capture
Villa. He predicted that Villa will
again raid the United States.
The friction between Carranzista
representatives and American consuls
continues, and among both Mexicans
and Americans there continues to be
grave fear that serious events lie
ahead.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18

Celebrate March 17th-St. Patrick s
dav was observed in Ell Centro by
many residents of the valley towns
at the st. Patrick's day ball and buff
fet supper at the Barbara Worth ho-
sel under the direction of Manager
Richmond and Norman N. Smith
Green prevailed in the decorations, Of
course, and green balloons were pre-
sented to the dancers. A special mu-
sical program and exhibition dancing
bv Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan N. Smith
were features of the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
To Deport Villistas.

San Antonio, March Wholesale
deportations from the border states
and frcm Southern California of Mex
leans affiliated with Diaz and Villa
is reported to be impending and, evil
IDENTIFY in anticipation of this, many
of them are leaving or going into hid
ing.
The alleged reasonable acts of
twenty-four prominent San Antonio
residents, including members of HUI
erta's cabinet, eX-governors and gen.
erals, are being Investigated. The de-
partment Of justice and the postof-
flee department are cooperating III
this.
Los Angeles, March 18.-There has
been a sudden scattering of men iden-
titled with Villa and other leaders
of revolution in Mexico. This city
has been favorite resort of many
of them, including men Of good
deal of prominence and formerly OF
high position in Mexico. Until very
recently these men have been con-
picuously present here. Some of them
are known to have fled while others
have disappeared from sight and
their whereabouts is unknown.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
Held 18-MOnths-Old Child
To Secure a Board Bill

them from the Agnes family and re-
sisted all efforts of the child's par
ents, reinforced by divers peace of
ficers, to secure the custody of the
boy.
When the case was called in SUI
perior court this morning Superior
Judge Cole ordered the child given to
it's parents Immediately. The change
was made in the court room.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
President Approves Bill.

Washington, March 1S.-The Pres
ident approves the Hay preparedness
measure, Chairman Hay announced in
the House today. He denied that a
published letter from Secretary Of
War Baker, criticising the bill, con-
stituted a reputation of the meas
ure,
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18

of men travelling over desert, is re-
markable.
Pershing has sent wireless mes
sage regarding the disposition of his
troops.
He reports that there have been no
clashes or casualties.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
Want to Use Railroad.

Washington, March 18.-Although
Secretary Baker would not admit it
it is learned that the government has
asked Carranza for the use Of Mex
icar railways for transportation. This
was at Funston's suggestion.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18
San DIEGO EXnOsitiOn.

Washington, May 18.-Secretary
Daniels, acting for the president
touched a button at p. m. opening
the San Diego exposition.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18

Paris, March 18.-French aviators
raided five German cities and military
positions during last night, engaging
in thirty-two air duels above Verdun
it is officially announced. There were
seventeen attacks on Conflane station
the aviators hurting bombs on the
Crown Princes railway. Fourteen at
tackled Metz, and Dieuze and the Ar
naville station suffered.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-18

Phoenix, March 18.-The city COM
mission has authorized the chief OF
police to swear in an unlimited num-
ber of special officers. A thousand
Mexicans met secretly last night and
denounced the "invasion" of Mexico.
The military officers, police and sher-
iff are watching developments care
fully. Thus far there have been nc
overt acts.