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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-18

j. Bert Graham OF Trinity Uni
versity is minus pocket book and
81 in money, and doesn't know for
sure whether he lost it or was
touched while down town last
night. He did not miss the pocket
book until this morning.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-18

Secretary Carl Schuster today in
the name of the Chamber of CON-
merce wired Manager Hughie Jen-
nings of the Detroit Tigers, congratn-
lating him upon his success in land
ing the Tigers on top in the Ameri-
can league championship race. The
Tigers stepped into first place Sa.-
urday afternoon when the Chicago
White Sox won from the Boston Red
Sox and sent the erstwhile leaders
10 third place. On Sunday after
noon the Red Sox won from Chicago
and The Tigers took a second game
from Philadelphia, giving them :.
clean lead of five points over thc
former leaders.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-18
waxahachie Cotton Receipts.

Up to Saturday night, Sept 16.
the following number OF bales of
cotton have been received from the
wagon in Waxahachie:
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-18

C. H. Kelley of near Rocket was
ir Waxahachie Saturday. While
here he stated to a reporter that he
lad eight hands from Monday MORN
ing to Friday night and that they
picked ten bales of cotton, the aver
age amount of cotton picked daily
was 400 pounds. This is some cot
ton picking, don't you think so?
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-18
LOCALS.


School books. etc. at Curlin's. 81
Miss Fannie Stout has accepted 4
position with the firm OF Joleseh q
Chaska-
Let the Daily Light want column
rent your ROOFS for you. II
FOR feed and fuel phone Broad
head 4 Kennedy. Old phone 20 II
Mrs. W. w. Knight of Italy was
operated on at the local sanitarium
this morning for cancer. Late re-
ports from her say she stood the OPP
Grafton nicely.
Why not let those idle rooms you
have bring you in an income? A
small want ad in the Daily Light
will rent them for you. II
90
The fire department will hold
their regular monthly meeting to-
night and it is urged that all meni-
Ibers be present. Refreshments viii
be served and good time is expec.-
led.
Miss HilIyer wishes TO inform her
patrons that she will be located with
Mrs. Arch Thompson for this win
ter, phone $50. Studios over Dooley
millinery store and at d. w. Good
|let,,s residence. 153
w. c. Wilson and Miss Pearl
Brice were united in marriage Sat
urday afternoon at 3 O'Clock by Rev.
In. p. Criddle at his residence on
Brown street. The contracting par
ties were from the Red Oak COM
nunity.
VIOLIN AT BARGAIN-~with nice
leather case; will sell at SIS. Would
pass as brand new. Instruction book
also included Phone $50 or this Of
flee. dh-tf
Firemen should not forget that to
night is regular meeting night and
lall members are urged to be pres
ent as business of importance must
be attended to. Refreshments will
be served.
The art exhibit. which was to have
been given last January for the bene-
fit of the public schools, but which
was prevented by the disaster to the
|exhibit at Mexia, will be held here
October A to Z. The exhibit this
year will be Tor the benefit of the
school.
j. Bert Graham OF Trinity Uni
versity is minus q pocket book and
81 in money, and doesn't know for
sure whether he lost it or was
touched while down town last
night. He did not miss the pocket
book until this morning.
C. H. Kelley of near Rocket was
ir Waxahachie Saturday. While
here he stated to reporter that he
lad eight hands from Monday morn
ing to Friday night and that they
picked ten bales of cotton, the aver
age amount of cotton picked daily
was 400 pounds. This is some cot
ton picking, don't you think SO?
Dirt was broken this morning on
the new garage to be erected on tho
chapman lot on West Main street.
This building will be a brick struc-
ture 140x94 feet in size and 1t will
be rushed to an early completion
The building when completed will
be occupied by the Buick agency,
The structure is designed especially
for garage and will be convenient
~ arranged.
D.
Secretary Carl Schuster today in
the name of the Chamber of Con-
merce wired Manager Hughie Jen
nings of the Detroit Tigers, congratu-
lating him upon his success in land
ing the Tigers on top in the Ameri-
can league championship race. The
Tigers stepped into first place Sal
urday afternoon when the Chicago
White Sox won from the Boston Red
Sox and sent the erstwhile leaders
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-18

The ART exhibit, which was to have
been given last January for the bene-
fit of the public schools, but which
was prevented by the disaster to the
exhibit at Mexia, will be held here
October 4 to Z The exhibit this
year will be Tor the benefit of the
school.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-18

Miss HilIyer wishes to inform her
patrons that she will be located with
Mrs. Arch Thompson for this win
ter, phone $50. studios over Dooley
millinery store and at d. w. Good
let's residence. 153
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-18

Firemen should not forget that to
night is regular meeting night and
all members are urged to be pres
ent as business of Importance must
be attended to. Refreshments will
be served.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-18

w. c. Wilson and Miss Pear
Brice were united in marriage Sat
urday afternoon at 8 o'clock by Rev
4. p. Criddle at his residence or
Brown street. The contracting par
ties were from the Red Oak com
rlunity.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-18

VIOLIN AT BARGAIN-~-with nice
leather case: will sell at SIS. Would
pass as brand new. instruction book
also included. Phone $50 or this Of
flee. dh-tf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-18

Miss Fannie Stout has accepted
position with the firm OF Ioleseh
Chaska
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-18

Let the Daily Light want columl
rent your ROOFS for you.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-04-28
Canadian Jewish Soldiers Free on
Passover.

At the request of Rev. DIR. II.
Abramowitz, the honorary chaplain
of the Canadian forces, the Acting
Minister Of Militia has granted ew
ish soldiers permission to spend the
Passover holiday among their own
brethren. The Montreal Jewish
community gave these soldiers
hearty welcome and assigned them
to various homes where they spent
the holiday in comfort.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-04-28
SOCIAL NEWS


of the finest talent available has been
secured and the committee promises
most enjoyable evening. Tickets are
selling for TWENTY-FIVE cents and in
addition to admitting the bearer they are
entitled to chance in drawing for
beautifully embroidered pillow. If by
any mischance you have failed to receive
tickets from the committee you should
provide yourself with some and make it
a point to be there on Wednesday eve
ming May 3.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-04-28
Greece Calls Upon Jews to Serve.

The Greek Government officially
declared that Jews henceforth enjoy
complete equality all over Greece
and it's dependencies, including the
Balkan States, and that in lieu OF
this the government expects the
Jews to respond readily to the call
for arms, whenever this may be
come necessary.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-04-28

MIR. Percy \. Harris, the coalition
candidate. has been returned for the
Marlborough division of Leicester
shire, England, by majority OF
Ais over Mr.. Gibson Bowles, the
independent candidate. Mr.. Harris
took his seat in the House of Com
mons recently, taking the oath in
Jewish form, wearing his hat. Mr..
Harris has served on the London
County Council since 1907, and act
ed as chief progressive whip. Last
year he was deputy chairman.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-04-28

FOR SAIF-Am retiring from pawn bust
ness. II years in same location, Will
sell stock fixtures, pledges and long
lease Half cash, half notes Norris
E. Samuelson, 1872 East 18th street, ST.
Paul.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10

arduous campaign. No effective ex- petition has yet been sent against German East Africa. Minor attempts by the British to enter this colony have been repulsed, and at last ac- counts German forces from the colony were just across the border in Brit ish East Africa. A proposed expedl- ton from the Union of South Africa for the subjugation of this last re- maining German colony apparently has been interrupted by the sending of the South African forces north for the protection of Egypt against the reported Turko- German drive.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
 KIDNEY DISEASE

a There is only one medicine that really stands out pre- eminent as a remedy for disease of the kidreys, ;iver and bladder.
 Dr. Kilmers SwampROot stands the highest for the reason that it has proven to be just the remedy needed in thousands upon thousands of even the most distressing cases Swamp Root, a physicians prescription for special diseases, makes friends quick ly because it's mild and immediate eff feet is soon realized in most cases. It Is a gentle, healing vegetable com pound.
 Start treatment at once. Sold at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes fifty cents and one dollar.
 However if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N Y, for sample bottle. When writ ing be sure and mention the New Britain Herald.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
HANS SCHMIDT MUST DIE.
Former Priest Will Be Executed Next
 Week ct Sing Sing.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 1O-Hana Schmidt, the former New York prie3t
 convicted of murder in the hrst de- gree for the death of Anna Aumuller in New York in October 1913, must
 pay the penalty for his crime m tfe
 electric chair in Sing Sing prison dur
 ing the week of February IS. Cover nor Whitman last night declined to
 interfere with the carrying out of the sentence.
 Schmidt was convicted at his sec ond trial, and the court of appeals affirmed the conviction, but called the attention of the governor to the
 claim made by the mans lawyer that Miss Aumuller died from the effects of a criminal operation and that therefore, Schmidt could be tried only on a charge of manslaughter. Ihe executive granted Schmidt resplte of thirty days in which he lnVestl- gated the condemned mans claim.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
TO RENDER TARDY JUSTICE

Washington. Feb. 10.-Tardy jus tice for the descendants for John Ho- ward Payne of Connecticut composer of the world famous song "Home Sweet Home,'' may be meted out by a negligent congress as the result of a favorable report from the house committee on claims upon Represen- tative Tilson's bill to pay the claim of Florence P. Lee of Milford, a descend ant of the musician, who died as United States consul to Tunis, Africa, about a century ago. At the time of Payne's death the government owed him $269. The amount was never paid, but MT. Tilson and the com mittee on claims think it Is better to do good late than never. Chair man Pou of the claims committee will submit the report upon the bill, which will urge it's passage without further delay.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10

sons looking for recognition under the next administration would do we'll to put black mark through the names on an endorsement
 In making public the correspond - ence Chairman Slemp issued a state ment in which he said the desire was general among Virginia and other southern states to send uninstructed delegations to the republican con- vention in Chicago.
 AS a consequence, said MT. Slemp, q deplore the effort that is being made in the state of Virginia and, ! understand. in other southern states, to secure instruction for candidates, and more particularly to secure them by the promise of po- litical patronage. In pursuance of this thought the correspondence with Justice Hughes is given.'
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
City Mems

The Catholic Women's BenevoleI Legion will hold its annual banqu Wednesday, February l6, at the Hoq Grand at o'clock prompt.
 Stanley Woman's Relief Corps h' received an invitation from Hei Warren F. Cook to attend the Li1 coin dinner patriotic services Sunda Feb IS at 7:S0 o'clock. Women's rubbers 4sc, Damor Shoe Sale.-advt.
 The Parents and Teachers associa tion of the Monroe street school VI meet next Wednesday.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary to the A. H. will observe its eighteenth annive| sary with a banquet at the Hotel BI loin on February 16.
 The Holy Family Circle of Mary's church will hold leap vel whist and social on February 29.
 Mrs. John E. Downes is ill at hE home on Monroe street. K
 A meeting of the clubhouse con mittee of the Friendly club VIII held this evening at O'CLOCK M
 The Catholic Choral Union hold a rehearsal tonight at o'clock in T. A. B. hall
 Miss Ruth Williams. solo VloiiH of Hartford assisted by other taie will give a recital next Tuesday eN ming at o'clock at the Hillcrt TniyersaIist church, 427 West Ma street The recital will be free to aE A social will follow and refreshmei will bn served. The ladies of t church will be in charge.
 Mrs. c. r. Kuper of 214 Maj street underwent a successful oper tion at Grace Hospital. New HaveM M yesterday.
 Six new cases of measles and { W cases of whooping cough were ported to the health department 8 day. &
 Mrs. w. c. French is seriously # at her home on Maple street.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
PREFERS STATE ACTION.
Sen Mclean Believes Child Labor
 Laws Should Me Enacted.

New Haven. Feb. 10-In reply to a message sent by the Journa1-Cour- fer as to his attitude towards the proposed federal law forbidding in dustrial employment of children un- der sixteen years of age, United States Senator George P. Mclean writes that while he had not studied the proposed (Keating) bill he as stunned it was substantially a copy Of the Owen bill of last session, the pro- visions of which had his hearty ap- proval. He adds:
 'I think tho government ought to see to it that chillren have pure air to breathe and healthfuI instruction and occupation until they are sixteen years of age at least. The confinement of young children in dusty factories is in my opinion both uneconomical and cruel and should be prevented preferably by state legislation. If the states refuse or neglect to act. l shall be inclined to favor action by con- gresS unless it is ma1c clear to me that the constitution stands in the way
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10

The taking of the Kamerun by the British leaves German East Africa as the only remaining German posses sion in Africa. At the beginning of the war the Germans held German Southwest Africa, a great tract lying on the Atlantic north of the Union of South Africa; TOgoland; a smaller territory between the Gold Coast and Dahomey, and German East Af- rica. Togoland was conquered easily; German Southwest Africa fell before the forces of the Union of South Africa under Premier Botha, the one time Boer general, after a long and
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
GERMAN SEAPLANES
 RAID COAST OF KENT
Two Aircraft Drop Several Bombs on English Soii-TwO Women and
 One Child Injured.

London, Feb. 10-Two German sea- planes raided the coast of Kent yes terday, dropping several bombs. Two women and one child were injured. Three missiles feli in the outskirts of Ramsgate and four near a school at Broadstairs. The material damage is said by the war office to have been confined to the shattering of glass. The attack was made in broad day light At 3:30 o'clock this afternoon two seaplanes were reported ap- preaching the Kent coast and a few minutes later they flew over Rams gate and Broadstairs.
 A number of naval and military aeropIanes and seaplanes ascended to attack the Germans. but they i'm mediately retreated. As no engage ment between the airmen has been reported. it is presumed that the Germans made good their escape. ] Of the four bombs dropped on Rroadstairs, all fell near a schOO1 l house. Three of them exploded.
 Ramsgate and Broadstairs are both seaside pleasure resorts. They have m rnanufactories or other trade and are of no military importance. Both towns have a number of popular schools. The county of Kent forms the southeastern extremity of Grea1
 Britain, running north to the Thames 1t includes part of the city of Lon don. This part of the English coast the object of the last German attacks by aeroplanes, made on January 23 and "A. in which one person was killed and six were injured
 Ramsgate has good harbor and Is the seat of shipbuilding and fishing industries. It's population is nearly 3O,OOO. Broadstairs is a town o1 2 bout '. 900 on the Isle of Thane1, two miles from Ramsgate.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
TO RETURN TO BELGIUM.

Rome, Feb. g, 10 p. m., via Pal Feb. 10, 5:05 a. m.-Cardinal Mere expects to leave Rome for Belgil next week and will follow the sa route, through Switzerland. by whi he came. The cardinal will deli' an address at a religious function the French Church of St Louis n. Sunday. The requests for admissi on that occasion are already so gr' that the rector of the church is iss ing special tickets.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
EIKS GOING TO HARTFORD.

New Britain lodge, No. 951, B. F, O. E., will be well represented at q reception to be rendered by Hartford lodge tonight to Grand Exalted Ruler James R. Nicholson, Grand Secretary Fred c. Robinson and Grand Treas urer James White. Among the local men who will attend are Exalted Ruler James H. Curtin, William E, Beers Ernest N. Humphrey, Harry C.. Brown, William H. Hall, William J. Noble, William Allen, Simon Fitzhar- ris, Peter Suzio, Roger Egan. Joseph G. Woods and F. J. Murray.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
BIG FIRE IN CHICAGO.
$12O,OO0 Worth of Supplies For War ring Nations of Europe Destroyed.

Chicago, Feb. 10.-A seven story building in the north side manufac- turing district was burned last night, together With $12O,OO0 worth of sup splies designed for the most part for warning nations of Europe. The building was occupied by Ar Orlmayer & Sons, wholesale saddlery manufac- turers. The loss on the building was placed at $60,000.
 A six story structure adjoining the saddlery company building, occupied by the Wixon Spice Co.,, was damaged to the extent of $20,OOO.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
STATE FUNDS MISUSED.
Alleged Irregularities Of $2S,0OO In
 Minnesota.

St. Paul. Minn., Feb. 10.-Informa- ton in the possession of County At torney R. D. O'Brien relati~>< to al leged irregularities of $28,000 in the handing of certain state funds will be submitted to the Ramsey County grand jury late today.
 R. O. Picket, state investment board clerk, is being held on g charge of forgery and Walter J. Smith, state treasurer, is under police surveillance at a Minneapolis sanitarium pending grand jury investigation.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The senior class held meeting during the sixth period today and dis cussed matters pertaining to the class GCOk.
 President Harold Byett of the junior class announced this morning the appointments of George Wuchert as chairman of the refreshment com mittee and Edward Bassette as chair man of the decorating committee for the class prom which will be held Friday evening, March 3. Lynch s orchestra has been secured to furnish the music.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
GOTCH TO WRESTLE SANTEL

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 10.-F'rank Gotch, worlds champion heavyweight wrestler has signed articles to wrestle Ed Santel, in San Francisco on Feb. p it was announced here today. Ac- cOrding to the terms of the contract Gotch must throw Santel twice in an hour
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
BUENOS AIRES TO ELECT.

Buenos Aires, Feb. 10.-An official decree has been isued convoking the electors of the fourteen provinces on April of the present year for the election of president and of a vice president of the republic.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10

Cute little beggars-aren't they the little Pekinese spaniels in the pie ture? They're real Chinese, too, Teddy Pang, the Chinese student who exhibited them in New York. MT. Pang is a high school student, but he finds time to win prizes with his fine little dogs.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
MRS. KUHN DEAD

Washington, Feb. 10.-Mrs. Joseph F. Kuhn, wife of Colonel Kuhn, Amer ican military attache at Berlin, died late last night at the home of Secre- tary Garrison, after a stroke of apoplexy. Mrs. Kuhn had been in the receiving line at a reception with Mrs Garrison. She was suddenly talk en ill and died soon after.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
FIRE AT CANAAN.

Canaan, Feb. 1O.-A dwelling here owned by F. $. Pease and occupied by Grover Weaver was burned today with it's contents. The loss is not known. No one was in the place at the time the fire started.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10

The Bak quartet, composed Of members of the Boston Symphony orchestra, will give a concert in the Grammar school auditorium tonight at o'clock, under the auspices of the New Britain Teachers club.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10

The man in the picture is literally all at sea-" He is an Englishman
 member of the Royal field artillery, who had first the misfortune of being aboard torpedoed ship and then the good fortune of obtaining a
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10

large piece of planlling whereon to drift. He also managed to obtain a life belt, which he didn't really need, for he was picked up by vessel, from the deck of which he was snap shot,
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
Justice Hughes Reply

Feb. 3, 1s16."
 Justice Hughes replied:
 My dear MT. Slemp:- Your letter of Feb. 3rd has been received. I am entirely out of poli- tics, and I know nothing whatever Of 1 the matters to which you refer. I am 1 totally opposed to the use of my | name in connection with the nomin- l ation and to the selection or instruc- 1 tion of any delegates in my interest l either directly or remotely. | "CHARLES E. HUGHES" The letter which Congressman | SIemp enclosed in his communication to Justice Hughes. which was written to an unnamed friend of the Virginian by S. Brown Allen. former postmaster at Staunton. was also made public. ! Allen wrote that he had been called on the long distance telephone from New York by MT. Hitchcock and ad- vised to go to Richmond to confer with MT. Cabell
 "Mr. Caben laid before me the campaign Aliens letter said. (which is as follows:
 |'The friends of Justice Hughes with Governor Whitman at the head. got together and sent to MT. Hitch
 cock who was, as I suppose you i know, about the best politician in
 this country. and arranged to place
 him in full charge of the Hughes
 campaign. The arrangement is not to antagonize Roosevelt. because it will surely be Hughes or Roosevelt, and
 under the arrangements Hitchcock, of course, will be postmaster general
 and the premier of the next adminis-
 tration. He will be made at Chicago
 chairman of the national committee i1 place of Hilles' and will be in full
 charge of the campaign until the vote
 is counted in the November election 7 Prompted Communication. The reference in Aliens letter
 which prompted Congressman SlemI to communicate with Justice Hughes ; was as follows:
 'They, too. know full we'll that the persons who assume to speak for the l organization here arc dead against either Hughes or Roosevelt, and per
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10

Quarterly Book of Fash iOns 20c, with a 15c pattern Free.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10

McCall's Magazine for March 5c.