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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26
GERMANY PROPOSES MEETING Of
THE BELL|GERENT DELEGATES

BERLIN, December 26.---tiermany
today proposed a meeting Of dele
gates of beIIigcrent nations in an
swer to President Wilson'S peace
note.
A formal reply to the American
peace suggestion was made in note
handed to Ambassador Gerard at
Berlin and at the same time to the
American diplomatic representatives
lat Vienna, Sofia and CoastanfinopIe.
The note also hints ''that the great
work of the prevention OF future
wars can be begun only after the
end OF the present struggle and
then declares that s'when this mo-
ment shall have GOMEZ Germany will
he ''ready with pleasure to collabo-
rate entirely with the United States
at this exalted task"
The German note holds that 1.-THE
most appropriate road to reach the
desired results" Is for an immediate
meeting of delegates OF beligcrent
states al some neutral point.
The text OF the note reads:
''Ihe high minded suggestion made
by the president Of the United States
of America in order to formulate
basis for the establishment Of last
ing peace has been received and con-
sidered by the imperial government
This government, in tue friendly spir-
lit which was expressed in the presi-
dents communication and which the
president points ont as that which has
at heart, leaves open the choice of
roads.
ITO the imperial government an
Immediate exchange of views seems
to be the most appropriate road Ia
reach the desired result. 1t. there
fore, hegs i'm the sense of its deciara-
ton on December IL, in which 1t Of
fered its hand for peace negotiations,
to propose an immediate meeting oi
delegates of belIigerent states nj
some neutral place.
"Also the imperial government Is
of the opinion that the great work
of the prevention of future wars can
be begun only after the end of the
present struggle of nations. II will,
when this moment shall have come
be ready with pleasure To coliaborate
lentireIy with the United States al
this exalted task"
The answer concludes with tho
usua. terms OF international dipio'
macy.
The text as transmitted over the
Sayville wireless by the official pres.
bureau does not contain any peace
term. Whether this is the entire tex
lof the note is not made clear in th'
dispatches.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26
PLAY CHRIST
SEES NO END Of WAR.

bearded man whose face so nearly
resembles the features OF Christ. II
am stiA alive. Please tell my friends
in America that for me-"
Then he showed his visitors book
In which the names OF thousands of
his frienis are signed. One Of the
signatures was that of the king of
kumania.
FIFTY OF our people have falien."
he said. sadly. "How shall II cn.ly
l, SEQ no eud. see nothing but na-
ether spring Of fighting bioodier than
ever. can see more fighting.
millions being killed and ls0ac
millions working 10 OF h e r
other millions may be killed, with
some of those millions becoming rich
In the war.
II recall Christ's words--'who
makes the sword shall perish by the
sword"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26
BY KARL w. ACKERMAN.
ogERaMsIERGaU, Bavaria, d


OgERaMsIERGlU, Bavaria, Dec.
20.--"This Is not Gods war; IL Is
mans war. SO long as there are ar
mics and 80 long as nations prepare
there will be war"
So spoke Anton Lang, "Chrtstus"
In Oberammergau's world famous
passion play, today---on the sad,iest
Nuietide day the little Bayarian viii
isse has ever known. Out OF pop
ulation of 800. Oberammergau has
given 35G to the army. including Al
fred BieTliEg, the st. John OF the
play, who il now an attiiieryman in
the German army.
Through the United Press Lang
desires TO send greetings to his many
friends in America and that denial
be made that he had joined "a ma
chine gun company.
IL have never joined" said ths
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clared Germany had lodged the qucs-
tions given in her proposed peace
terms. This was partially squared
when Germany proposed to state
her peace terms at round-tablo dis
cussion. However. the preliminary
examination of the reply has con-
yinced this administrative official
that the allies would be unwilling to
have peace conference unless some
thing more definite is suggested.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26
MANY VESSELS RUSH TO
AID Of CRIPPLED LINER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26. - So
serious does the coast guard service
consider the condition of the steam
er Maryland, reported sinking off
Sandy Hook, the cutter Gresham
has been added to the list already
on their way To help the distressed
steamship.
There are now four government
boats enroute to the crippled ship
at full speed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26

guilty parties. The four negroes
we're arrested late yeterday. The
greatest secrecy was observed and
nothing was known OF their presence
in jail until last night. A heavily
armed guard was thrown about the
jail and no one IL allowed to so
within one hundred feet OF It.
Sheriff Phillips announced this
afternoon that there would be no
lynching.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26
IN LOCATING
POSITION OF AlAt. Nd.

BOSTON, Dec. 20. - Diffic lity
in locating the Maryland, repor,7i
sinking off Sandy Hook, is expected
unless she can inform her rescuers
OF her whereaboutl by wireless, ac-
cor,iing to station authorities here.
Nothing has been received from her
at the radio station ard IL is thought
probable that the wireless apparatus
is out OF order.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26
GERMANY SENDS PEACE
TERMS UNDER SEAL
east of Sandy Hook.

east OF Sandy Hook.
The City of Savannah was Ice
miles south of the position given by
the Maryland when the call for aid
was received. The Acushnet was at
Woods Hole, Mass. when ordered
to proceed to the assistance of the
&e.yi9ud. Tho coast guard cutter
Aohcwk which left sandy Hook when
tho first appeal for help was re-
ceived, was later ordered to return
in view of the proximity to the Mary
land of other vessels en- route TO her
aid
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26
THE KAISER TO CONFER
WITH AMBASSADOR GtRAt0.
PRESUMED THAT THE AMERICAN
PEACE NOTE ~ TO BIZ
DISCUSSED.

AMSTERDAM. December 2G.--A
Berlin dispatch received here today
asserted that the kaiser and Ambas-
sador Gerard are scheduled for con-
ference to-day. Tie Swiss minister,
DIR. W. Claparesle, has also been In
vited to the conference, II is reported.
These conferences presumably COM
cern the American peace suggestions
now backed by the Swiss govern
ment. Il
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26
FIRST .yVHITE'' CHRISTMAS
IN THIRTY YEARS

TUCSON, Ariz.. Dec. 26.-Tucson
and this section of Arizona celebra-
ted the first white" Christmas in
thirty-two years. Six inches of snow
fell at Bisbee
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26
OF THE HOUSE
All ABSORBING QUESTION

DALLAS. Texas, December 26.---
"The control of the next house of
representatives is the big question
now being discussed in Washington. I"
said Congressman Summers here to-
day.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26

y CHICAGO. Dec. 2G.--To "ob- 4
. serve proper respect for author
. ity" viii be the irksomc task 4
. of school ma'ams as we'll as 4
= pupils in the future here Pres
= ident Leob OF the board OF cd 4
. ucation will install merit sys- I
. tcm for teachers beginning 4
y January /. in which proper re-
. spcct for authority" viii count 4
. most. Tho plan follows trou- 4
. BILE with the teachers fedora
. tion which has protested arbi- I
= trary dismissal OF teacher by 4
. the board. Z
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26
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ALLIES REPLY SOON READY
PARIs. pecemher 2s.-Th

PARIS. December 96.-Thc =
} allies answer to Germauy's ,
peace proposals IS almost finish .
cd. according 20 the Petit Pa .
risien. The paper says IL ia
rather long document and sets .
forth clearly both the griey- =
ances of the allies and the >
crushing responsibilities of the .
Central empires y
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26
Motorcycle Rider Killed.

ROBERT LEE, Texas. Dee. 26.-
Oma Russell was killed and Curtis
Trimble and Boyd farbro were in
jured in a motorcycle collision at
this place Saturday night.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26

NEW YORK, Dec 26.--The coast
wise steamship City of Savannah and
the coast guard cutter Acushnet to-
day hurried to the assistance of the
steamship Maryland, which shortly
after midnight sent out messages
stating that she was sinking and
asking immediate aid The Mary
land gave her position as latitude
80. longitude 81, or about $50 miles
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26

An apprentice who gets the mo-
tion that he Is employed to instruct
the foreman isn't apt to finish his
trade.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26
STEAMSHIP MARYLAND
REPORTED SINKING
STEAMERS RUSH TO THE RES
CUE OF LINER REPORTED
IN DISTRESS.
Wireless of Maryland Out of Com
missionThis Morning BY Flood
ing of the Engine Rooms.

NANTUCKET, r. l., Dec. 26.-
The Maryland's wireless was out of
commission this forenoon because of
the flooding of her engine room, ac-
cording to word received by wireless
operators on the coast.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26

A convicted man is apt TO feel a
certain contempt for the court. al
though he may not get fined for II.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26

The men might be less conceited II
they knew how many of them are
endured for the sake or the children.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26

Some of the worlds greatest loaf
ers posed as philosophers and got
away with it.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26

1t is the alarm clock and not the
beauties of the sunrise which gets
most people up early in the morning.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-26

Want ads Ere good investments.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-16
President True to Himself.

For his firm attitude in the face of the rising
tide OF the peoples indignation over the murder
OF Americans in Mexico President Wilson must be
given credit, even by those who deplorng his
policy, would see swift and effective action taken,
with all the force at our command to avenge the
slaughter of Citizens and safeguard the lives
of others who are in peril The President realizes,
as almost everybody else does that failure to take
decisive action in Mexico now when provocation
to the limit has been given, will cost him many
votes if he is candidate next November. Popu-
lar demand that action be taken by this govern
ment to put an end to murder and outrage across
the border has almost reached climax, and there
have been few occupants of the White House capa-
BILE of resisting it. But President Wilson is stead
fasty opposed to war; he is for preparedness only
to prevent it. Therefore in this new Mexican
crisis he has remained unmoved by clamorous pub
lie demands, and has conscientiously adhered to
that course which he believes to be right willing
to sacrihce if need be- his political future for
his convictions, when he could so easily turn the
present situation to his advantage. No one, not
even his political opponents, will withhold from
the President the credit that is justly his for del-
ity to his principles.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-16
Herald Representative in London.

Cyril H. Bretherton, of The Washington
Herald staff, who sailed from New York for
Liverpool yesterday the steamer, Orduna to rep
resent this newspaper in England, is especially
well equipped for the duty of informing Washing
ton readers of important events transpiring in
England in which the interests Of this country
are involved. Mr.. Bretherton has lived in both
countries and enjoys extensive acquaintance
among government officials in Washington and
London. Naturally, he has followed closely the
progress of the war; and besides has made study
of the international, political and economic ques-
tions closely connected with it. In London he will
not only be in position to obtain information of
a character not always found in the cable dis
patches, but he will keep in close touch with
visitors from the United States, especially from
The Washington herald., 1916-01-16
The Herald's Army and Navy Department
Latest and Most Complete News of Personnel Published

without a scratch. He acquired knowl-
edge that will be invaluable TO him.
Three new men applied for enlistment
in the proposed new radio company last
Tuesday night, and Capt. Terry now says
that if the guard wants a battal.on Of
signal troops here. all they have TO do
Is ring the bell, and he will hustle the
men.
Glasses in telegraphy and visual signal
ling will be resumed next Tuesday night,
and some OF the men who have mastered
the flags will be placed in the telegraph
class. Master Signal Electrician Lansford
will be in charge Of the radio class. and
some Of the men who have manifested
a desire to take up the radit work will
report to him for instruction
Work with the cipher disc. and map
reading and drawing will be taken up by
Capt Terry and Lieuts. Landis and Nc
Lehman.
The issue of the new uniforms has
worked transformation in the company.
and now every man is taking a pride
in his appearance. Uniforms are being
kept in fine condition, and the electric
iron is in great demand for the pressing
of hat brims. All that is needed now
is a consi ignment of new shoes, in sizes
that will fit.
The company range has been set up
in the quartermaster room. and refresh
ments will be served Tuesday nights,
following the drill period. Chef Bright
will be in charge of ceremonies.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-16

Announcement has been made at the
Navy Department of the conviction by
court-martial of Lieut. Junior grade)
Henry D. McHenry and Assistant Sur
geon Arthur E. Beddoe on the charge
of conduct prejudicial to good order and
discipline The officers were charged al
the Portsmouth navy yard. and on the
original sentence Lieut.. McHenry was
geon Beddoe three numbers. The Navy
Department did not think that the origi-
nal sentence was sufficient punishment
and returned the case to the court for
a revision. On the second trial Lieut..
MCHenry was sentenced to lose ten num-
bers and the assistant surgeon five.
This did not entirely satisfy the depart
ment for in approving the sentence the
department remarked that he court had
been too lenient
The Navy Department also objected to
the findings OF the court-martial of Chief
Machinist Thomas O'Donnell. who was
in the engine-room when the explosion
occurred on the San Diego last May.
The court held that the charge of negli-
gence against Machinist OD'onnel was
not proven and the case was returned
to the court by the department, but the
court adhered to its former findings.
Lieut.. A. r.. Edwards. C. A. C. and
Second Lieut. r. d. Mcdonald, Eighth
Cavalry, reported at the War Department
yesterday.
Surgeon E. NJ. Blackwell, of the L. S.
S. Solace, registered at the Navy Depart
ment YESTERDAY.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-16
By E. b. JOHNS.

Upon being advised that the House
Military Committee hearings will extend
through a period Of from six weeks tc
two months Chairman Chamberlain de-
cided to open hearings before the Senate
Committee on Military Affairs on Janu-
airy IS. The Senate committee will pro-
ceed to report out bill independent OF
what action the House committee takes
1t is possible that the Senate may pass
bill before the House does and thus
the entire question of military legislation
will be thrown into Joint Senate and
House conference committee.
It Is understood that Senator Cham
berlain will not only hold hearings upon
the proposed program of the administra.
ton, but will ask the witnesses to pass
upon his bill for an AmericaniZed Swiss
system. Being recognized as the leader
of the movement for some universal mill
tary training. he is determined TO secure
consideration for his bill at this session
He regards it as the most important piece
of legislation that he has ever intro
duced, and intends to devote the balance
of his five years in the Senate If neces-
sary to secure its enactment.
The Navy Personnel Bill which is be-
ing prepared by the Roosevelt Board will
contain a provision for the restoring of
the grade of commodore in the navy. 1t
is expected now that the bill will be
ready to be presented to Congress by
January 20. All of the provisions of the
navy section have been agreed to al
though the recommendations of the board
have not been put into the form Of a
bill. A committee Is now working on
this and after 1t is formally approved
by the board 1t will be sent to the Naval
Affairs Committee. The recommendations
of the board for the Marine Corps will
be made part Of the Naval Bill, al
though it may be sent up as a separate
measure.
The grade of commodore Is revived for
the purpose of relieving the hump In the
captains grade. Under the scheme Of
the bill for promotion by selection it is
estimated that over one-half of the cap
tains would pass into the reserve list
before they could be given an oppor-
tunity for promotion that would be af-
forded officers In the lower grades Cap
tains will be promoted to cornmodores
upon a certain length OF service, but
will not receive any ADDITIONAL pay ex-
cept when they arc in command of a
squadron or division. Their allowances
for aditional pay Will depend upon
their commands. When a captain reaches
the age OF fifty-four he will become Al
commodore and remain in this grade ua-
til he is hfty-seven. II he Is not pro-
NOTED at that age he viii go on the rd
serve list.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-16
ARMY ORDERS.

Leave Of absence for month granted Capt.
Harry D. Rssland Nineteenth Infantry.
Mai Edwin B. Winans. Seventh Cavalry, de
tailed enter the present irst-yeAr clsss at ths
Mounted Service School. Fort RILEY, Kans.
Second Lieut.. Maxwell kirhg. Third Cavalry,
attached TO the Aviation Section q the Signal
CoeIr, Svistion student, and will procede
TO San Diego Cal.
Leave Of absence for one mouth granted Lieut..
Col Hsry G. CSvenansh. U. S. A, retired.
Second lieut. John p. Deare1worth. Coast Ar
tinery Corps, relieved from duty IN the Coast De
fen,es Of Long Island Sound. and win report to
the commanding officer Coast Defenses Of SANDY
Hook. for assignment to a company in that con.
msnd
board Of officers TO consist Of Lleut- Ool.
HenrT A shsv, Medical CorS; Frst Lieut.. John
A. MeAhster. l.. dental surgeon. and First Lieut..
Prank l. X. LAnsmme, dental surgeon. Is APPOINTED
to meet At the United States Mflitarg Academy.
West Point, n Y. on Ianuau n for the ca
animation of such acting dental surgeons may
be ordered before II determine their ntness for
appointment dental sHeeons With the nnk Of
first lieutenant
Acting Dental Surg ]. Crzig King 4. \. A..
retired will report In persn On January q. %
Lieut. Col Henri A. Shaw Medical Coci., pres-
dent q the examining board At the United States
Mihtsry Academy. we-t Point. n. Y. for ex-
animation TO determine his ntnos fU sSppsntmcnt
The Washington herald., 1916-01-16
Water-Logged Planks,

"1n the of the Great Jehovah and the
Continental Congress, Gen. Ethan Allen re-
marked, what has become of that vital plank of
the Baltimore platform pledgng the Democratic
party to economy and the abolition of useless Off
GERS" Thus spake Democratic Representative
Isaac R. Sherwood, of Ohio, at Tuesdays session
of Congress, in the first speech against the admin
stration's defense program. Why, the plank is
like all other platform planks; it grows stronger
UP to the very day of election, and then it col
lapses, bends in the middle falls flat and is no
more seen. just it was with the single-term
idea, that the party in power made so much ado
about at Baltimore in 1872 everybody has re-
tracted, and none more than the President.
Platforms usually built to stand on-party
platforms to float on and after one has floated to
secure position the platform is cast aside as of
no more use. They are jokes, pure and simple and
none know it better than the ones who ride into
office on one.-Poultney (Vt) Journal.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-16
NAVAL ORDERS.
MovEMENrs oF vEssrLs


ChsttRnoues. sailed for Msnxsnirlo. January "a;
Gil G-2 and Ca arrived New No-f Ys,d January
n: Glacier. ssied for San DeSo. 1snuArr n:
Hannibal. arrived GuautAnHmo Janusry n: gasoa
arrived Hampton Roads January 8: Melvins az
rived San Juan. January ID; Nashville sailed for
New Orleans via Key Wes;. January Is: Pstzel and
Uncas sailed for Guantanamo. January T.
NOte-The Tennessee, now At the Portsmouth n
H.. yard. win leave eariy the e1s instant for
Haitian WEters. stopping al Boston and New Yorf
route. Upon arrival In HRitSh waten the
Tennessee will relieve the Washington a. nas.
ship Of the cruiser squadron and the lattef vessel
will proved to the Portsmouth. n. a, y.ro fo
overhaul.
ORDERS TO OFFICERS
Lieut.. L. y. Motsan. 10 treatment Naval Hoo
petal Washington. D. O.
L&eut ljunior grAAsl r, s Reid. dstschel 20 ten
porEry duty reCeivinE ship al Boston and duty
Nevada when commissioned
Lieut.. Junior srSdsl J. A. F1etcher 70 tempor.r,
duty recenns ship at Boston and duty Nersds
when commissioned. -
Lieut. tiunior cradle Hester Hooy-xerr det.clsst
60 Temporary duty receiving ship a. Bo~to1 ard
duty Nevada when commissioned. lt
Lieut.. Junior srsdel X. T seattb. desxci>d 10
Temporary duty ~o-isins ship at Bo-ton and duty
Nevada when Commissioned.
Passed Assistant Paymastsr W @. Ncfu y
Dolphin.
Assistant Pasmsstsr q C osssa oes.eAsA IA
phin; 10 wait oroers
The Washington herald., 1916-01-16
District Signal Corps Notes.

The District Signal Corps Company last
Tuesday night held preliminary lnspec
tion, with nearly every members OF the
company pre- sent. Brig. Gen. Whhan n
e. Harvey, accompanied by Mai. Joseph
Castner, adjutant general, n. G. ID. Z.
reviewed the company, and were wei
pleased with the appearance Of the mer
and with the drill.
The drif-hall is too small, however
to maneuver a full company In, anc
Capt Terry was frequently obliged tC
break UP the line by giving right sec
tons forward or left sections forward,
in order to secure room enough to turn
the sections around.
After the drill. Gen. Harvey extended
an invitation for the company to visit
the big Convention Hall drill floor and
give an exhibition drill. which invitation
was accepted. Tuesday. February s, Is
the date set for this drill
Twenty men attended class at Fort
Myer last Sunday, and enjoyed the mount
ed instruction by Lieut.. Millikea, Of the
regular army. One of the men was
rolled twice in the tan-bark, but emerged
The Washington herald., 1916-01-16

That the color blue tends to give a person the
"blues," that black tends toward melancholia that
yellow inspires amiabilty and red temporary stim-
ulation was asserted by DR.. Henry A. Gardner,
assistant director of the Institute of Industrial
Research, in addressing the convention of the
Master House Painters and Decorators Associa-
ton in Pittsburgh. And thus enlightened the men,
bers of the association can proceed to do their
work ntelligently, according to the temperamental
requirements of their patrons and their neighbors
The Washington herald., 1916-01-16

Former President Taft is predicting a Re-
publican victory in 1916. Beware of prophets
and prophecies, Bill old boy. You may be on the
stump for Wilson next fall, old scout.-Houston
Post If Teddy gets the nomination.-Cincinnati
Enquirer. Mr.. Taft's modesty is we'll known but
even if he were going to stump for Wilson he
would hardly feel called upon to predict a Re-
publican victory so far in advance.