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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
LINER DEF|ES
ALLIED SHIPS
WILLEHAD GOES TO SEA And
PASSES 80 MILES THROUGH
A DANGER ZONE.
TO MEET BREMEN
Interned Steamer Goes From Boston
to New London, Connecticut, Pre-
sumably to Meet the Subma-
rine Freighter Bremen.

NEW LONDON, Conn, August 25.
Messing her way through heavy
fog with little tug putting along ~
her side the North-German Lloyd
Liner Willehad swung into a pier OF
1.-THE State Ocean Steamship company
here today, adding another chapter
to German defiance of the allied war
ship patrol off the Atlantic coast.
Customs officials at New London
believe the coming of the Willehad
forecasts the early arrival of the sub
marine freighter Bremen from the
German port of the same name.
The Willehad made the trip from
Boston without an escort After
coming through Cape Cod canal and
heading south into the open sea the
liner travelled fifty miles through a
zone in which she was subject to
attack or capture if any enemy war
ships saw her. She sailed outside
the three-mile limit but was not mo-
Tested.
1t is believed the Willehad is TO
act in the same capacity for the
Bremen as the interned ship Nectar
at Baltimore did for the Deutschland.
The Bremen's cargo will probably be
transferred to the Willehad who Will
act as mother ship" for the sub
marine, housing the crew while tney
are in port and also protecting the
submarine from enemy eyes. AS the
Deutschland nestled along side the
Neckar with tugs at the opposite SIDE
and barges at either end so the Bre-
men is expected to be wrapped snug
ily to the pier along side the Willehad
here
! Interest has been increased mere
iby reports from Baltimore that the
tug Hansa, formerly the Timmins OF
deutschland fame, is to leave there
towing two barges loaded with rub
Iber and nickel.
/ There is as yet no positive ihtc'ha
ition as to when the Bremen VIII ar
rive. but all indications are that sh'
will put in at this port.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
TURKS HAVE EVACUATED
THE TOWN Of BIIlIs

LONDON. August 25.-The Turks
have evacuated Bitlis and the Rus
SLAMS have resumed their advance
on the whole Caucasus front. follow
ing the recap;ure OF Mush. Petro-
grad wireless stated today.
The Russian official statement an
nounced that the grand dukes Of
fensive west OF Lake Van was con-
tinuing. In the Mosul region the
Russians are pursuing the remnants
OF the Turkish division dispersed s.
Wednesdays fighting.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
4 NEW RECORD IS MADE
IN EXPORTS FOR JULY

WASHINGTON. August 25.--Ex-
ports during the month of July
amounted to s446. 900. 900, which IL
record for July although the figures
are $19.000.000 below the June OK
ports. Imports were $1s3.o00. 900.
which shows falling off of s63.00o.-
900 as compared with the June Of
last year imports. The exports for
the year ending with July were $4.-
511 900. 900 as compared with 50.
$50. 900. 900 for the preceding year.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
PRIZE fIGHT IS TO Sc
INSURED AGAINST RAIN

COLORADO SPRINGS. August 25.
Eddy Pitts, promoter OF prize
fight to be staged here on Labor
day, will take out 100000 insur-
ance against rain interfering with
the bout, 1t was announced here to-
day. Pitts believes that on account
of the infrequency OF rain in this
region he will have to pay only a
small premium on the insurance.
Freddy Walsh is also after insur-
ance. He is negotiating with Lloyds
10 insure his hand for $4,000
against accident before he enters the
ring.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
PROMINENT OIL man
KILLED IN AUTO WRECK
ROY WILLIS IS DEAD AND ONE
OTHER MAN IS REPORTED
TO BE DYING.
Willis Lost Control OF His Car
While Driving Down Steep
Hill Near Thorndale Last
Night-Car Wrecked.

TAYLOR. Tex, Aug. 25.-Roy
Willis is dead, J. II. Stockton Of
Thrall is dying and y. M. Herring
of Thrall is seriously injured as a
result of Willis losing control OF his
automobile while going down steer
grade west of Thorndale last night
The car was wrecked.
Willis brought In the first oil vel
at Thrall on February 15. last year
which resulted in some OF the wild
est speculat' on in the history OF oil
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
IS CENTS
IS REALIZED
THE STAPLE SOLD At THE HIGH.
EST FIGURES THIS AFTER
NOON SINCE 1911.
A bULl|sH MARKET
The Price Advanced Forty-One Points
Today ON Crop Estimats and
Weather Rcprts-Cp Cent
In Week.

NEW YORK. August 25.-Cotton
sold at sixteen cents a pound ON the
New York cotton exchange this af-
ternoon for the first time since 1911
when IL sold at f6.1h. Ii was up a
full cent for the week nj to<lay's
high figures.
This WAS the grcatest advance IN
such short period in many years.
Crop estimates and weather reports
formed the basis for the bullish
movement. Today's advance was for
ty-onc points.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
FRENCH TROOPS CONSOLIDATE
NEWLY WON POSITIONS

PARIS, Aug. 25.--French Troops
last night consolidated positions won
in yesterdays advance north and
northeast of Maurepas in which the
village itself was captured. and re-
pulsed violent German attacks
against hill 121. east OF the village.
it was officially announced today.
Seventy prisoners were :aken,
making a total OF $50 captured on
this sector since yesterday morning.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
To
MEET soon
THE MEXICAN DELEGATES WILL
MEET u. =. Delegation IN
NEW YORK TO CONFER.
To DISCUSS MEXICO
Efforts Will BE Made to Settle the
Troubles Arising Gut of the Mex
lean Border Situation-The
First Meeting Sept. 1.

MEXICO CIHY, Aug. 25.-The
Mexican members of the joint com
mission to discuss the controversies
between Mexico and the United
States received their final instruc-
tions from Carranza today before
leaving tomorrow for the United
States. Special Agent Rodgers has
notified Secretary Aguilar that the
first preliminary meeting of the
commission win he held al Hotel
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
MEXICO PLANS ELECTION OF
CoNsTITuTIONAL ASSEMBLY

MEXICO CITY. Aug. 25.--The
department OF the interior In formu-
lating decree calling congressional
elections. II probably will not be
issued until all returns are In from
the municipal elections to be- held
September 3. Those elected under
the decree will organize a constitu-
tional assembly to consider reforms
in the constitution.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
COTTON ADVANCES 81
A BALE At NEW YORK

NEW YORK, August 25.--Cotton
continued to climb toward the 1911
record this afternoon when May was
quoted at 1913. Some futures adj
[vances at much as SO a bale on the
report that the crop this year would
not exceed 12.Ooo,o00 bales. which
is considered 1000. 600 short OF the
demand for American cotton.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
SALE Of ZIMMERMAN TO
BRAVES STRIKES 4 shlG

CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-The pro-
posed deal between the Cubs and
the Boston Braves whereby the lat
ter hoped 10 get Heine Zimmerman,
third baseman. has struck a snag,
1t was learned today. when it was
unofficially stated that the Cubs
demand for Rabbit" Maranville in
exchange for Zimmerman.
The Braves. Ii Is reported. were
willing to give four players foi
Zimmerman. but so far they have
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
ITALIANS DRAW LINES
NEARER TO TRIESTE

ITALIAN ARMY FRONT near
Goritz, August 25.--General Cor
dona has stretched his lines out to
within fourteen miles of Trieste and
is making gradual progress in the diff
ficult mountain country where Aus
trians are clinging to their positions
with the utmost tenacity.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
Vote Tomorrow.

Tomorrow. Saturday. is election
dey. II is important that every
democrat who holds a poll tax re-
ocipt go to the polls and exercise
his suffrage. President Wilson,
chances for reelection in November
win hinge. to great extent. upon
the result OF the senatorial election
to be held in Texas tomorrow. II
you are a Wilson man il is your
duty to vote.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25

Now that collars threaten to ad-
vance in price perhaps there VIII
be hope for those open-neck sport
shirts which failed in the referen-
DUN last season. - Cleveland Pialh
Dealer
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
MARSHALL TO Be NOTIFIED
ON SEPTEMBER FOURTEENTH

WASHINGTON. August 25.--vice
President Marshall will be notified OF
his denomination on September IA at
Indianapolis, II was decided today at
a conference between the vice presi-
dent and President Wilson. Marshall
will open the Kentucky campaign
with an address at Winchester Sep
tember 0.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
MEXICAN CONFEREES LEAVE
FOR L.. =. NEXT SUNDAY

MEXICO CITY. August 25.--
Members OF the Mexican comission
to the conference OF the United
Stctes and Mexico for the settle
ment OF international differences,
tentatively agreed. after a confer
ence today, TO leave for the United
States on Sunday morning.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
IRE HURT
IN TROLLEY COLLISION

SPRINGFIELD, NJ IS, August 20.
persons were inJuf-
ed in a rear-end trolley collision ~
Indian Orchard early TODAY
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
KANSAS CITY OFFICER DIES
FROM WOUNDS RECEIVED

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, August %.
Marshall, patrolman. shot
three times Wednesday in battle
with DR.. Fred M. Larkin, an eject
ed tenant, died in hospital Thurs
day night. Larkin was killed during
the fight and Philip B. Neff, anoth-
er patrolman. was seriously wound
ed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
BRITISH TROOPS ADVANCED
THEIR LINE LAST NIGHT

LONDON, Aug. 25. = British
troops advanced their lines several
hundred yards last night on the left
side OF the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
road, General Haig reported this af-
ternoon. The advance was made
along the north and eastern edges of
Deville woods.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
FOREIGN TRADE OF
u. =. HEAVY IN JULY.

WASHINGTON. August 25. -
American foreign trade during July
amounted to s40.0o0.oo0 more than
in the same month last year and set
3 new July record. 1t was $72,000.-
600 less. however. than the total
for June. which was the record
month in the country's history.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
AUSTRO-GERMANS FAIL TO
ADVANCE ON kOvEL

PETROGRAD, August 25.--The
attempted to ad-
vance in the Kovel region yesterday
but the effort was repulsed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
MAUREPtS rs CAPTURED
ny FRENCH TROOPS

BERLIN, August 25.--The villa
Maurepas has been captured by the
French. it was officially announced
this afternoon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
'RII[ WAYS CONDUCT
NATION WIDE LOBBY

that he would like To see them some
time during the day. No indication
was given as TO what the president
had in mind.
\ meeting of the railway presi-
dents was held from II o'clock this
morning until I p. m, but no agree
ment was reached ON a proposal TO
make to President Wilson. The ses.
sion OF the railway presidents will
convene again this afternoon at 3
o'clock.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-25
BULGAR|ANS ORDERED
TO EVACUATE GREECE

been unable to get Owner wecgh-
man to see the proposition.
In addition TO the Braves the
Giants and Cardinals also made bids
for zimmerman but weeghman
would not consider their offers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Winthrop Scholarship.

Edisto District, South Carolina
Division U. D. c., offers scholar
ship at Winthrop College worth
$4,000, and free tuition to a young
lady of Confederate descent in the
counties of Aiken, Bamberg, Char
lesion, Edgefeld. Hampton, Orange
burg, Saluda, Colleton, Berkeley,
Calhoun. Dorchester.
The scholarship will be awarded
by means of the competitive and
entrance examination held at all
court houses, 900 A. NJ. July Z,
1916.
There are no application blanks
to be used. Those who wish to
take the examination must write be-
fore it to the South Carolina Chair
man of Education U. D. c., Miss
Armida Moses, Sumter, giving the
following information: Exact age
must be sixteen years or over, name
and command of Confederate ances-
tor, and showing proof that they
are unable to pay for course and
sending in letter of endorsement
from president of a chapter of U.
d. G..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Mass Meeting, 9 Called
Looking to Reorgani-
zation Of Edgefield
Rifles
TO THE PEOPLE OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY:

TO THE PEOPLE OF EDGEFIEID COUNTY:
crisis confronts the American people.
The soil of our country has been invaded, and the
blood of our citizens has been shed by Mexican soldiers
Our President has respondedo the demands OF patrl-
osm up the full measure of he best traditions OF our
republic 80
The Governor of our Stateahas issued his 'CALL
FOR SERVICE and the people of Edgefeld will re-
spond up to the full ohe glorious example OF our
fathers. ~
We are reminded of the Alamo and the heroic death
of EdgefeIds sons-Bonham, Boue Crockett and Travis
We recall the fame of the Palmetto Regiment at
Cherubusco and rejoice in the memory that the flag OF the
Palmetto Regiment was ''FIRST OF ALL seen to be
lifted above the wall of the Capital City of Mexico.
We recall the heroic daysrom 1865 to 1861 when the
sons of Edgefeld poured out their blood like water for
Southern Independence and proud of the memory
of the services and sacrifices ou fathers and brothers IN
those days that tried mems sonsaE
We are reminded that the President issued his
call oppressed tyranny
the sons of Edgefed among the first to offer their
services
The Edgefeld Rifles among the oldest and most dis
tingused commands of South Carolina should be reorga
lied at once and tender their services to the Governor
The memories of the achievements OF the Edgeheld
Rifles must be preserved and transmitted by their sons
Therefore, we call upon the of Edgehed county
to assemble in our Court House next Saturday after
noon the st day of July 100 M to reorganize the
Edgefeld Rifles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Mrs. Cogburn to Entertain Emily
Geiger and Old Ninety-Six
District D. A. r.

Tuesday, July 4, a patriotic D. A.
R. meeting will be held, with Mrs.
w. B. Cogburn as hostess for the
Emily Geiger and Old Ninety.Six
District chapters at her home, be-
ginning at 1870 o'clock. The john
ston chapter will be in charge of the
programme.
Mrs. Cogburn very cordially ex-
tends an invitation to all the MEM
bers of the chapter IN Edgefeld to
attend this meeting and enjoy the
occasion with the ladies of John
ston.
A similar united gathering of
this kind was enjoyed at Mrs. Cog
burns home last summer, and all
who attended last time will not
need a second invitation to be
present.
Mrs. Mamie n. Tillman,
Historian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Another Wet Argument Pune
tured.

Federal officers who have been
quietly investigating in West Vir-
ginia say that there is in that state
a marked reduction in the use of
habit forming drugs-cocaine,
opium, heroin and the like. They
declare that West Virginia. pro-
hibition state-is living up to the
anti-drug law more rigidly than any
other state in the union. How is
that for a reply to the contention of
the vets that statewide prohibition
Of the beverage liquor traffic ;nva'
riably increases the use of habit
forming drugs?-Palmetto White
Ribbon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Lovely Occasion.

Mrs. B. E. Nicholson and Mrs.
Lovick Minis were hostesses on
Wednesday afternoon from five to
seven o'clock at reception. This
occasion was somewhat tinged with
pleasant mystery, and Dickens
SAYS that to surround any subject
with an atmosphere of mystery is to
give it wonderful attraction 10 hu-
man kind.
The beautiful veranda was filled
with lovely girls and guests coming
and going, and on one side fruit
punch from a handsome hand
painted punch bowl was dispensed
by Misses Natalie Padgett and May
Tompkins.
At the entrance was Miss Vir-
ginia Addison, Mrs. J. D. Holstein,
Mrs. Charles Griffin, Mrs. R. A.
Marsh, who greeted the guests and
ushered them into the parlor where
the receiving line stood.
Miss Lura Minis was the guest of
honor, and line of beautiful girls
stood with her, and Mrs. Nicholson
ard Mrs. Minis on each side as the
guests entered.
Refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served in the dining room
and minis, the color scheme being
pink and white.
As the guests returned from the
place of refreshment, they were
greeted by Misses Rose Hill and
Sallie Dunovant, who presented
each one with a souvenir, which
solved the mystery which every one
was trying to explore. This was
the announcement of the marriage
of Miss Lura Minis to Mr.. p. Is.
Day on the I'd of August.
The idea was beautifully unfolded
and the afternoon was happily spent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
HORNS CREEK.
General Green Surrendering.
Missionary Society Meets
Monthly. Mr.. Roper Gel.
ebrated 77th Birthday.
Editor Edgefeld Advertiser:

Editor Edgefeld Advertiser:
As I have been so fortunate that
my past letters have not reached
the waste basket, | will continue to
write. We farmers are still having
war with General Green,' but he
is very rapidly surrendering to us.
We only wish We could say that
much about the Mexicans, so our
good boys would not be called off.
We wish to correct a miSsprint
in our last piece about our mission
ary meeting. We don't want our
good friends to think that we only
meet annually, we meet once a
month at the home of Mrs. S. B.
Mays.
The family and relatives of Mr..
Sam Roper, gave him quite pleas
ant surprise last Wednesday by cell
ebrating his 18th birthday, each one
that came bringing a well-tilled bas-
ket. Mr.. Roper says he ate until
his capacity was exhausted.
Miss Gladys Lyon has returned
home after quite an extended visit
to Miss Elizabeth Wells.
Miss Madge Mays is at home to
the delight OF her many friends.
Mrs. Jessie Grafton and daughter
spent Sunday at the home of MIR.
and Mrs. S. L. Roper.
Mrs. Carrie Mays is spending a
while with Mr.. and Mrs. S. B.
Mays.
Miss Matte Lanham and brother,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. A.
A. Wells.
Mr.. G. A. Wells went to Edge
field Sunday in his new car and
brought Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. P. Wells
and children down to spend the day
with him.
We were so glad to see such a
good congregation out at Horn g
Creek yesterday, but sorry 1t was 30
our pastor could not be with US.
Hope it was not sickness that kept
him away.
Miss Sarah Lyon of your town is
visiting her neice, Miss Elizabeth
Wells.
Mr.. Fred Mays went down Sat-
urday night to Mr.. G. A. Wells to
play rook with a crowd of girls.
Look out Fred this is leap year.
You will be caught in a trap.
We hope to be with our Red Hill
friends on the fourth, and help them
devour of that well-flled table. We
hope to meet you there also, Mr..
Minis.
With all good wishes to our girls
that are going to indulge in mstrl-
mony this week, / remain
Horns Greek.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28

Young George sat on the top rail
of fence kicking his heels against
a lower rail. Along came young
Henry.
Let's go down to the creek and
have a swim," suggested Henry.
Cant said George. I've been put
out here to mind aunt Sallie's and
aunt Hattie's children"
Henry looked around wonderingly
There we're no children in sight.
"Where are they?" he asked.
BLAMED if I know" said George,
louisville Courier-J ournal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28

Cures Old Sores, Gs:.y. ,.s,:;sGieS Won't Cure
The worst cases, no matter Ct how long standing
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr.
Porter's Antiseptic Healing OIL. 1t rclieve'
Pain and Heals at the same .;.c2. 25c, soc, 81 o.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28

to attend the meeting which is
to be held at Gilgal Angus. 80
and 80.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28

Continued on Eighth Page.)
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-23
WANTED 10 BUY

WANTED TO BUY-A few fresh cows
must be heavy mixers and not 9Id'
Address z. X. Stout, BrldGep0rt, W: Va
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-23
DORMITORY
at
StateNormal School
West Liberty, ". Va.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received by the
State Board OF Control until noon Of
the 2Srd day of August, 1916, at its
office in Charleston. w. Va. for doing
all work and Furnishing all material
necessary to complete the building
described below according to plans
and specifications prepared by i. r.
Earis, architect Wheeling, w. Va,
one Dormltory OF ordinary brick
and wood construction and compost
ton roof, size So feet 10 inches by
ISL feet 10 inches, two porchcs II feet
10 inches by 30 feet S inches and one
porch S feet 6 inches by "a feet 8
inches, Plumbing, gas-htting, heat
ing and wiring included
Plans and specifications will be on
file at the office Of the State Board Of
Control, Charlcstor, ". Va, and will
be mailed upon request when same
is accompanied with two checks Of five
dollars each, one Of which will be re-
funded when plans and specifications
are returned.
All bids must be sealed, plainly ad-
dressed to the State Board OF Control,
Charleston w. Va, and marked In Il
conspicuous place on the envelope,
bid on West Liberty Dormitory," Bid
must be accompanied by certified
check for S50O0e Checks Of unsuc-
cessrul bidders will be returned when
contract is awarded, and check Of sue
ccssful bidder Will be held until proper
contract and bond have been executed,
upon failure of bidder to execute
which. his check will be retained by
the state Board OF Control to cover ex-
pensc Of ro-advertislng and re-lcttlng.
Immediately after contract is award
ed the successful bidder will be re-
uuired to execute proper contract with
guaranty company bond in a penalty
equal to onc-half the amount Of the
contract price, said bond to be condl-
toned for the construction and COM
plction of the work as set forth in
plans and specifications, free Of all
claims for labor and material,
All bids must be made on forms fled
with the specifications. The right is
reserved to rejec: my and all bids.
STATE BOARD OF CONTROL.
]. S, LAKIN, President
Charleston, w. Va,