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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-20
LOCALS.



Beautiful baskets for plants and
cui flowers. Bird Forrest. adv e
Xmas sterling Silver at curiin's.
ADJ 232
For feed and fuel phone Brod-
cad & Kennedy Old phone -. u
Poinsettis In every home bring
Christmas cheer Bird Forrest. ad II
A fine nine-pound boy was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Sim d. Moore in the
city this morning at 5 O'Clock.
billie Bearden has moved from
the Enterprise barber shop 10 Lee a.
Cats barber shop under McIntosh's
drug store He invites his friends
10 call and see him. 2S2
Leave your orders early for Christ
mas trees. Bird Forrest. adv Il
See us before you buy furniture
Our prices save you money. n. f..
Moore Furniture Co.. The Trading
Store. d232-w49
Flower gifts are always appre-
ciated and are appropriate to send
any one. Bird Forrest. II
Wild Smilax, holly and holly
weaths. and Christmas at the green
house. Come see the flowers. Bird
Forrest. adv tt
What is II worth to you TO be able
TO have the worlds greatest singers
and speakers constantly perform in
your home? A victrola at s15 to
$3.50 actually makes this possible.
Curtin sells them. adv 232
The grand jury is putting in full
time during the present week In an
effort to complete their labors for
the term not later than Friday II
ls not their purpose to be in session
during Christmas week. Court will
also adjourn for the week. On Jan
uary LIST the new term OF court win
be convened end a new grand jury
ompanelIed.
Our poinsettis are in full bloom.
We invite you to come and see them.
bird Forrest, adv tt
j. T.. Patterson of Bangs, Texas,
lis visiting relatives in the city and
will be here a week or so. He stat
ed to reporter that the people OF
his country wre in prosperous con-
dition. by reason of diversification.
They don't depend, he said, on
weevil-eaten cotton for living, but
have plenty Of fat hogs and hominy,
as well as fruits of all kinds and
plenty of milk and honey.
o.
Pat Sims Is steadily working along
on the canvass for the new santa
rum and Is picking up a considera-
BILE sum through collections from out
siders. He is working on the theory
that to make the new sanitarium a
success 1t is necessary to enlist a
great many people. This week he
has taken subscriptions amounting
to $500 from people who live out
side OF the city. One of the largest
donations was made by Ben Stiles OF
Midlothian, who contributed $500
cash toward the undertaking Mr..
Stiles declared he felt kindly inter-
est in Waxahachie and especially in
the sanitarium and hoped to see it
big enough to become county insti-
tuition.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-20
Coal. Wood and Feed.

Plenty of lump coal, oak wood,
corn. oats, bran. chops, shorts. etc.
Headquarters for chicken feed.
A. LASSWELL
adv 241 Old phone AT.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-20

For quick results use the Daily
Light want column. Il
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-20

Dallas; E. B. Bascham, Dallas; "
B. Cornweu, Dallas; Joe Smith, Oar
las: Joe Brennan, Hillsboro; j. W
Mack, FL Paso; c. G. Alderton' W.
Orleans: Ira S. Beeler, Waco,
Read the Lght-get all the neS''
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-20
FOR FATHER

Silk Lined Gloves
Pure Linen Handker
chiefs
SUI penders
Shirts
sweater Coats
Good Warm Caps 4
House Slippers
silk Tics
silk Muffiers
Blanket Robe
Lisle Socks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
"GAS" FROM CITY LAMPS
SOLD TO MOTORISTS

Continued from Page One
charge a higher rate for lighting the city
streets. Though the retail price of gaso-
line Is now 20 cents, the alleged thieves
willingly sold II for II cents and had no
difficulty in finding customers Wealthy
automobile owners, as well as garage
keepers and chauffeurs, are said to have
been among those who bought from them.
Some of the customers bought II know
ing II had been stolen. while others were
ignorant of the circumstances under which
il was being distributed. The four men
arrested are said to be only the first of
an accused band the company will try
TO send to Jail.
other employees testified against them
this morning at hearing in the 32d street
and Woodland avenue police station. The
witnesses declared that the prisoners
would place requisitiOns for a larger
amount of gasoline than they needed each
day TO fill the lamps. The oil came from
the branch stations OF the company. The
surplus was then sold, without incurring
the suspicious of the corporations. Ii was
believed at first that pedestrians stole the
gasoline from the lamps at night.
The four prisoners are j. Egnezio. of
1858 Memphis street; Thomas Rose. OF
22S3 Agate street; ID. Scopratto, OF 572S
Pearl street, and Scoprattos brother, An
tonio of Pearl and Vine streets The
Magistrate held them under $500 bail for
further hearing next Thursday. I'm
able to furnish bail they were taken to
Moyamensing prison.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
TWO R. R. MEN ACCUSED
OF ROBBTNG THE MAIL
Arrested on Charge of Stealing
$1,000 Worth of Parcel
Post Packages

Parcel post robberes totaling $1,000
early today caused the arrest OF two en-
ployes of the West Chester division of the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
They are Herbert Good, assistant con-
ductor, of 2S47 North cath street, and
Ollie r. Hastings. assistant baggageman,
of 56l4 Christian street. Their wives coll
lapsed when they were arrested by Chief
Postal Inspector Corteyou, Postal In
spectors McVickar Wynne and Holtby and
city Hall Detectives Ayres and Splman
Much of the missing loot, .cludlng an
automobile pump alleged to have been
taken last night by Good. was recovered
at the prisoners homes, the inspectors say.
The arrests followed several weeks of
"shadowing" and investigation by detec-
tives and inspectors. For six months
parcels between Broad Street Station and
West Chester have disappeared and many
complaints were lodged, The stolen arti-
cles range from clothing to siverware,
worth at least $1,000, according to Chief
Inspector Cortelyou.
The prisoners will have n hearing be-
fore a United States Commissioner at
the Federal Building today. Good, IT
years in the railroads employ. also is an
automobile agent and conducts n garage
at 1925 North 2lst He has four young
children Hastings has been in the rail-
roads employ 10 years and has one child.
The regulations of both men are excellent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
GERMANS GAIN GROUND
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN

Continued from PAGE One
their counter-drive against the German
positions southeast Of Bethincourt where
they made progress.
East of the Meuse the Teutons attacked
the slopes Of Fort vaux, but were driven
back.
AMSTERDAM. April "a big battle
on the West Flanders front is believed
to be imminent The Germans are making
extensive preparations for a severe
struggle between Ypres and the North
Sea coast, massing heavy forces of fresh
troops and great quantities of guns and
ammunition.
The defenses along the entire coast re.
gion are being reinforced Military critics
are divided in opinion as to whether a
drive will he launched by the Germans
or whether the Tcutons are preparing TO
meet drive by the British.
The text Of the official communique fol-
lows:
In the Argonne there was battle
with mines at File Mortc. where we
caused two successful explosions. At
lIill No. @S5 we have occupied the
south rim of the crater formed by the
explosion of a German mine.
West of the Meusc the Germans re-
newcd during the night their attacks
against our positions south and east
of Haucourt. At the latter point.
despite his repeated efforts. the enemy
was unable to dislodgc us from our
lines, from which we directed mur-
dcrous fire which inflicted upon him
very serious losses. South of IIau-
court the Germans succeeded In gain
ing fothold in two small works To-
Gated between HaucOurt and Hill No.
2S7, which we occupy. South of Beth
incourt grenade fighting has Contin-
ued in the communicating trenches
along the ourt-Chattancourt
road and we have gained some ad-
vantage.
East of the Meuse there was an in
termittent bombardment directed
against our positions. The enemy
made an attack with grenades on one
of our trenches north of the ridge on
which is located Fort Vaux. 1t was
repulsed by our fire.
In the Woevre the night passed
quietly.
In the Nosges an enemy rcCOnnais-
sanCc force attempted to capture one
of our small posts mt Langcnfcld
Eopf, south of Sondcrnach, but were
dispersed by our rifle fire
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
GENTLE SPRING HIDES
HER CHILLED HEAD
UNDER SNOW BLANKET
All Records for April Showers
Broken by Storm That Puts
a Temporary Crimp in
Dreams of Vernal Joys
TRAIN SERVICE BLOCKED

Dreams Of spring today were smothered
by fall OF snow that broke all records
for April showers and covered the ground
with a canopy from to 8 inches thick.
Persons who thought of budding leaves
and baseball and fishing witnessed tele-
graph wires broken by the white load
trains delayed and the interurban trolley
service radiating from Goth street i'm
peded. From 6 to 8 inches of snow lay in
the country.
In the city with innumerable furnaces
underground, the snow melted into
slush as fast as II fell -Four inches fell
in West Philadelphia, and if the snow
had not turned TO sleet shortly before
noon there is no telling how deep It would
have become.
The phenomenon Of snow this late I'm
April came from the southwest during the
night and Is central over West Virginia
and Cape Hatteras. moving northward. II
was not only snow but the thickest kind
of snow.
II fell in hosts upon hosts Of flakes,
as big as half-dollars. and blanketed the
greening earth with white. and lined with
ermine the boughs that are budding on
bush and tree Robins. damp with tho
flakes that melted against their warm
red breasts, hopped about In the snow
that enveloped their legs-and sang. Rob-
ins' songs and snow
The snowfall did not cause as much sur
prise as IL would have II It hadn't showed
to the depth of more than 10 inches the
day before last Easter. But II is more re-
markable, for today Is April s. no other
other snowfall as heavy as this and as
late in the spring as this is on record at
the Weather Bureau. The latest snow on
record, on May 3, 1898, was merely Il
trace
premonition of snow seems to have
prevailed before the flakes began pouring
out of the dark sky at o'clock this
morning
'T knew It was going to SNOW" puffed
Postmaster Washburn, of WynCote. as he
shoveled a white damp mass from in front
of the postoffce. The Weather Bureau
suspected II, too. Snow was forecast and
1t will continue showing until it turns to
rain some time today or tonight
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
AEROPLANES IN NIGHT
BATTLE ON EONZO
Two Austrian M a h n 5
Brought Down in Thrilling
Fight by Italians
ROME, April

ROME, April 8.
A night battle between aeroplanes above
the Isonzo front resulted in a victory for
the Italians, two of the Austrian ma
chimes being downed. The fight took
place high above the lines amidst the glare
OF searchlights and star bombs, The
Italian high-angls guns were unable to
20 into action for fear OF hitting some OF
the Italian machines. The following
official statement was issued by the War
Ohice:
Air fights have furnished US an
other brilliant success. Yesterday
several raids on the Carnic and
Isonzo fronts were repulssd. Seeing
the impossibility of overcoming our
air defenses by day, the enemy tried
a night raid. Last night several Aus
trian aeroplanes rose over the plains,
between the Isonzo and Tagliamonto
Rivers. Our aviatoTs boldly attacked
and repuIsed the enemy hotilla, bring
ing down two planes. The four occu-
pants were made prisoners
on the Carso Plateau, Austro-
Hungarian forces tried 70 attack the
Italian positions. but were driven back
with heavy losses. on the balance
OF the Isonzo front, and on the fronts
Of the Sugana and LagarinR Valleys
artillery duels are in progress.
In the upper Cordevole Italian
shells exploded an ammunition depot.
There is great activity throughout
the whole theatre OF action the ofii-
clal statement added.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
SLAVS RESUME
ONSLAUGHT ON
NAROCZ FRONT
Push Drive Against Won
Hindenburg's Dvinsk-
Wilma Line
ACTIVE IN DV1NA REGION

LONDON. April s.
Two offensive movements, one in full
swing, the other in preparatory stage,
mark the situation on the eastern front.
The Russians, undeterred by the losses
sustained during the last month In the
same region, resumed during the last 4s
hours their furious onslaughts against
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg's centre,
around Lake Narocz, with the Dvinsk-
Wilma sector as the objective.
Berlin reports that all attacks broke
down under the German fire, but adds
that the Russian artillery fire continues
without abatement.
Petrograd reports that the breaking up
of the ice continues, making troop move
ments impracticable." Hindenburg Is be-
lieved to be figuring with the spring
freshets which soon will render the Rus
sian lowland positions extremely difficult
The Russians uncarthed 20 land mines
in tho village Of Sverjkovce, taken by
them several days ago. German attempts
to retake the village failed The follow
ing statement was issued by the 1ussian
War Office:
on the DvIna front enemy aero
planes have been very active and have
dropped many bombs.
The breaking up of the ice continues
and the marshes are thawing, the
muddy roads rendering troops move
ments impracticable.
Lively artillery duels have occurred
in the Observation-Disclosures region.
our aircraft have made several sue
Cessful raids. In the region southwest
of Dvinsll Aviator Lieutenant Brbass
brought down dirigihle, which fell
inside tho euemy's lines,
South Of the Dvinsk region the hos
tile artillery developed violent fire
in the region of Widsy, north of Lake
Miadziol, as well as in the region he
tween Lakes Madziol and Naroca.
Acroplanes flew over Il great part OF
General Evert's' front, dropping many
bombs.
In the upper Strypa region our
scouts dispersed enemy working par
ties. wreclSing trenches which were
under construction.
During the occupation Of the village
of Sverjkovce we unearthed ~ land
mines and seized many cartridges,
rifles and hand grenades The enemy
tried to recapture the village, but
was reDulsed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
MISS EMELINE H. MANN
Widely known Writer Contributed to
Many Publications

Miss Emelne Howard Mann, who was
widely known in literary circles, died to-
day at her home, 727 North 18th street
She was 10 years old, ana until a few
months ago was active in her work. Miss
Mann was the daughter OF the late Col
onel William 3. Mann, who served as Dis
trict Attorney and PTothOnOtary of the
Common Pleas Courts, and was prominent
in State politics many years ago.
In addition to literature. Miss Mann
devoted herself to music and languages
She sizetched and wrote considerably on
art and historical incidents. and her
articles appeared in numerous publiea-
tions. She spoke and wrote five Ian
guages, and conducted classes for the
study Of current events. She also assisted
many young students in preparation for
their preliminary examination for the law
course.
Miss Mann was a member Of the Civic
Club, Quaker City Chapter, Daughters Of
the Revolution Betsy Ross Tent, DauEh-
tiers OF VeteFs, u. S. A; the Browning
Society, the Dickens Fellowship the
Alumnae Association OF the Girls High
and Normal Schools ana the Historical
Society.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
M'NICHOL ADVANTAGE
IN SUBWAY CONTRACT
Can Collect Far More Than
S1,7OO,0OO Figure Through
Special Clause

4 careful study Of the specifications
under which the Keystone State Construc.
tiou Company was awarded the contract
for the Broad street subway and station
under city Hall together with the bid OF
the company has revealed the fact that
Senator McNichol's concern Is in a post.
tion to collect far more than the Sl,IOO,-
900 figure named in the bid without any
change In the contract.
The increased charge would he possible
under the force account item In the spccitt-
cations, and the transit director is given
fun power to say whether or not the work
shall proceed under this item. In the
proposal sheet the force account Item
was No 32 and on this the keystone State
Construction Company bid 30 per cent or
10 per cent. higher than any of the other
competing concerns.
The clause relating to this item follows:
In case any work or materials shall
he required to be done or furnished
which Is not specified herein or indi-
Gated on the plans and which is of "A
class not covered by the unit prices
in the contract, the contractor shall
perform such work and furnish such
material at and for the actual and
necessary net cost to him for labor
and material. plus the percentage bid
in item 81 of the contract for super
intendence and the use of tools and
plant
According to those who have studied
the specifications and the contract the
Keystone Company, with the approval of
Director Twinng, could rebuild the foun-
datlon walls under City Hall, as Is now
felt necessary, under the item given above
and charge the 80 per cent. named in the
bid This would assure the company
a large profit. Should the Transit Direc-
tor not approve of the continuance of
work under this item. it is said an en-
tirely new contract or a supplementary
contract would be necessary.
Under this force account item of con-
tract should the cost of rebuilding the
foundations of City Hall in the line of the
subway reach 100000, the taxpayers
would he forced to pay the McNichol con-
Germ $500, 900 for "superntendence and
the use of tools and plant"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
FIGHT OPENS IN HOUSE
ON ARMY SCHOOL BILL;
LIFT TOWARD CIVIL LIFE
Plan to Give Each Soldier rs
Hours instruction Each
Month in Vocational
Training
HAS P A S ED SENATE

WASHINGTON. April s.-with the In
huence OF Secretary Baker behind It, a
fight was begun in the House today for
the making of the army into a great
school to teach trades and occupations
that will At army men for civil life
II the fight is successful, the House
will recede from its opposition to the vo-
cstional training system. The provision
would mean each month every enlisted
man will receive 75 hours of instructions
from officers and specially employed civ
ilans in an occupation which he chooses
as best fitted TO afford him living after
he leaves the army. The men are to be
encouraged 20 leave the army at the end
Of n two-year' enlistment instead of being
given bonus for re-enlistment as now.
For five years after their two-year en-
lstment they are to serve In the reserves
subject to call in time of war. Within
five years, it is estimated by army Off
GERS, there will be more than a quarter
of a million men in civil life competent
not only for hrst.line service but for train.
ing rockies. From an economical point of
view they will he an industrial asset in.
stead of drain friends Of the measure
say. Professional soldering will be dis.
couraged
The measure. introduced by Senator
Hoke Smith passed the Senate late yes-
terday as an amendment to the Chamber.
lain army act. a similar attempt earlier
in the session was rejected by the House
on the grounds of cconomv-thc claim
being made that instruction would be
costly.
Senator Smith assured House members
today that Secretary Baker is genuinely
Interested in the innovation and will give
II every advantage in administration # II
succeeds in passing the house. Army ON
GERS. too. have become converted to it, Mr.
Smith said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
The War TODAY

The Germans have made addi-
tional progress south of Haucourt,
northwest of Verdun. Teuton at
tacks against the slopes of Fort
Vaux were repulsed.
The Kaiser's troops, attacking in
the night, struck both east and
south of Haucourt. The assault
on the east failed.
French troops have renewed their
counter-drive southeast of Bethin-
court, where, Paris claims, they
have made gains.
Russians are pressing their of
fensive against Won Hindenburg
on the Dvinsk-Vilna front, Petro-
grad reports officially. Berlin de-
clares Russian attacks are weak
ening.
The British are making headway
in their advance to relieve the
army at Kut-el-Amara,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
BRUMBAUGH AND SMITH
HEAD DELEGATE SLATE
Name of James Alcorn a Sur
prise on List Being Made
Up Here Today

Governor Brumbaugh and Mayor Smith
will head the slate of Brumbaugh candt-
dates for delegates-at-laTge to the Re-
publican National Convention. The slate
is being made at conferences here to-
day.
Nine of the IL candidates have been Sc
lected The list includes surprise for
politiclans, as 1t includes the name of
James Alcorn former city Solicitor and
Franklin party candidate last fall for that
office The selection Of Alcorn was en-
tirely unexpected.
SOME OF THE SELECTIONS.
The list as arranged early this after
noon follows
Governor Brumbaugh.
Mayor Smith
Henry w. WATSON, Republican National
Committeeman from Pennsylvania
Auditor General A. w Powell.
Ex-speaker George L. Alter OF Pitts
burgh.
Ex-Lleutenant Governor John NJ Rey-
Colonel Henry W. Shoemaker. of AL
toona.
Pittsburgh.
PENROSE CANDIDATES.
The list of Penrose candidates was an
nounced last night. II follows
Senator Penrose
Alba b. Johnson president of the Bald
win Locomotive Works.
John Gribbel, president of the Union
League.
James Elyerson, Jr.
Senator oliver. of Pittsburgh.
Mayor Joseph G.. Armstrong, of Pitts
burgh,
f. V. Babcock, of Pittsburgh.
d. L. Gillespie. of Pittsburgh,
F. j. Stackpole, OF Harrisburg
w. Harry Baker, secretary Of the State
Republican Committee, Harrisburg.
william +. Crow, chairman of the Re-
publican State Committee, Uniontown.
George Scull, of Somerset County.
GUY Moore, OF Luzerne County.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
BELGIAN KINGS BIRTHDAY
100000 Badges for Relief of Sub
jeets Put ON Sale

Today, birthday OF King Albert of Bel
gium, is being observed In this country by
the sale OF 10 900, 900 badges for the bene-
Mt OF the war sufferers OF Belgium.
This means of raising funds, conceived
by the daughters OF the American Revolu-
tion and the Commission for Relief in Bel
GUM, was approved by Governor Brum-
baugh In a statement as follows:
"Sinee the Commission for Relief In
Belgium. through its National Committee,
states that the need for food and clothing
for the 100000 destitute in Belgium and
northern France is still imperative and
since the great humanitarian work Of the
commission Is strictly neutral in every re-
spect l wish now TO simplify my deep in
terest and approval in this worthy move
ment and urgently to request that all our
citizens respond literally 10 this appeal so
that we may do our share in relieving the
dire distress Of those helpless and inno-
cent victims Of the war across the seas"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
BRITISH LINER CHANTALA
SUNK BY SUBMARINE

LONDON, April s.-The British liner
Chantala has been sunk by a submarine.
The British steamships Braunton and
Clyde have been blown up, presumably by
mines
LIoyd's dispatches announcing the de-
struction of the three vessels state that
the crews OF the Braunton and Clyde were
saved, but give no information with refer
ence to the Chantala's sailors. The last
named vessel was the largest 1t dis
placed 4949 tons, hailed from Glasgow and
piled between England and India.
The Braunton displaced 4575 tons, was
built in 1911, and its home port was Glas-
gov. There are four ships named Clyde.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
Mrs. Katherine Shuster

Mrs. Katherine Shuster, 81 years old.
died early yesterday morning at her home,
1924 Ridge avenue, Roxborough Several
weeks ago she fell and suffered fractured
hip. She was taken to st. Timothy's Hos
pital, but asked several days ago that she
be taken to her home. The weakness of old
age, combined with the shock. resulted in
her death.