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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

also launched by this organization
and brought good cheer to about
200 persons during the holidays.
A committee has been appointed
to make an effort to secure Car
negie medal for Miss Nellie Jenkins
for bravery. The last report on the
matter was very encouraging.
There came such a demand for a
merger of the two telephone sys-
TENS, especially from the rural dis
| tricts, that a committee was appoint
| ed to ascertain upon what condi-
tons such merger could be OBJ
| tanned. This committee made an ex-
| haustive study of the situation and
made recommendations for q mer-
ger upon a slight increase in rent
ais on business phones. The mat
ter was properly presented to the
city council, before which body it
| has passed the second reading. The
| committee will urge the passage Of
the merger ordinance and thus rid
our people of an unnecessary finan-
| cial burden, and the many disad-
vantages of dual telephone sys-
TEN.
I The greatest stroke of advertising
ever made by the citizens of Waxa-
hachie was the securing of the De-
troit baseball team to do their spring
training here. The correspondence
necessary covered many months, and
| when a representative visited Wax
| ahachie he was taken in hand by a
eammittee from the Chamber OF
Commerce and shown our many adj
vantages. Fortunately we had three
of the necessary things they de-
manded: excellent hotel facilities
water, and ample transportation IA
cilities. The fourth. an adequate
bah park, was guaranteed in case
iWaxahachie should be designated
After several weeks spent in visit
| ing such other towns as San Anto-
MO. Corpus Christi. Palestine and
Corsicana, the representative recon-
mended Waxahachie. and a contract
was duly signed. A first class bal
park was built and equipped, and
| the team reached Waxahachie late
in February. They were aceompan.
led by corps of newspaper report
ers and photographers, and for thir-
~ days items appeared in all metro
politan papers under the Waxaha-
/ chic date line. Column after column
of matter Was sent out daily. man,
OF them special articles complimen-
tary to Waxahaehie and her people
This one stroke has been worth
much 10 Waxahachie, and formal no
tice has been received by the Cham
| Der that Waxahachie will again be
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

This paper endorses in whole the
Mexican policy OF President Wilson,
This paper also believes that Presi-
dent Wilson knows what he is talk
ing about when he charges that GER
tain sinister influences are at work
in Mexico and on this side of the
border to force intervention in the
behalf of American ranch. oil and
mining interests in that republic.
There is certain element in FL Paso
that has been trying TO force inter
veption since the breaking out OF
the first revolutions in Mexico. But
Mr.. Wilson is not going to intervene.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11
secured by those who attended

secured by those who attended
A fall exhibit OF farm crops was
held in Waxahachie, and the Cham
Der offered the CHAMBER Of Com
merce Cup for the best ten ears Of
corn grown in Ellis county. Compe-
tition was keen, and our farmers
seemed to appreciate the interest
shown by the business organization
of Waxahachie.
The Chamber has employed a
home demonstration agent for Els
county, and her work Will be VIVA
the girls and women of the County,
Ennis and Midlothian were enlisted
in the work, and each is paying ~
one-sixth of her time.
There have been many lessi
activities, but these are suiIlcleh' !"
show that the Chamber Of VOl'
merce is necessary to the proper us'
velopment of our city.
C. E. SCHUSTER, Secretary
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

The telephone merger has passed
second reading in the city council
and comes up for final action on
April IA. Now that good progress
has been made thus far it is to be
hoped the matter will be finally pass
cd and the question settled.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Mrs. Rorer is lecturing up at Dali
Las on "How to Cook" but we get
three square meals dcy at the home
of woman living on West Main,
who can give the Dallas lecturer
cards and spades and beat her at the
cooking game any day in the week.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

The citizens of Dallas recently
voted saloons out Of the state Fair
grounds. and the people Of Texas are
going to vote the saloons out of that
city In 1917.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Now If those fifty thousand Dallas
ties who attended church last sun
day will just keep it up every sun
day in the year there win still be
some hope for the salvation OF the
city.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

n Is no small matter for an after
noon daily 20 handle two big meet
irg at the same time. but the Light
always proves iteeif equal to the oo-
cnsion.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

We used to think that the prettiest
thing I'm the world was a rosy cheek
ed girl. dressed in neat f1ttine
calico dress, with white apron, and
we have never changed our opinion.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

We wish both the meetings now
going on in our town the greatest
success We rejoice every time the
enemy gets a lick without stopping
to ask who struck the blow.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Numbers of strong anti-prohibi-
tionists in Texas are getting tired oil
seeing the brewers and liquor dealers
in control of their organization, and
they are aligning themselves with
those who declare that the saloon
must go.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

II is claimed that two bodies can
not occupy the same space at the
saIe time. but villa is fast eonvine-
ing us that one body can occupy
several different spaces all at once.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

In oiden times we used to build
r platform and then select a candi-
dste TO TT 70. Now We build can
didate and then select a platform to
fit him.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Some men talk like they honestly
believed Il Is right TO take the gov
ornment's money and use II in clean
ing out mudholes and spring bran
ches all over the country.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11
Conventions.

Waxahachie has had the pleasure
of entertaining the following con-
ventions during the past twelve
monts: The State Christian Endeav-
or, the North Texas Medical asso-
citation, the Regimental Encamp-
ment W. o. w. the North Texas
County Sup .rintendents' association,
the State Convention of County
Judges and Commissioners These
bodies have been properly enter
tanned and have gone away with
words of praise Tor Waxahachie and
her people.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Caldwell county likes prohibition
so we'll il has decided to remain in
the dry column,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Yes. a short skirt shows off the
feet and ankles to advantage. but it
does not take any wrinkles out OF the
face.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

With two rcyiyals going on az the
same time We RAY be able 70 sur
round the enemy and force him to
capitulate.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

It is safe now to predict fair and
warmer weather 1t is bound to
come sooner or later.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

War is thing which is gotten up
hy some people and fought out by
others.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Now is the time 10 unload your
meanness and TO take on good sup
ply of saving grace.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Prepared or unprepared We are
not afraid of anybody jumping on US
for some time 70 come.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Only think what a narrow escape
we made. If we had had garden
the frost would have caught it.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

The prohibition vote in south
Texas in 1917 is going TO surprise
somebody
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Nin the people Of Europe ever
come 10 their senses2 We must con-
Tess that the outlook at this time is
not very encouraging.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Good men often change their opin-
ions. We have changed ours ON
quite a number OF subjects in the
past "a years.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

The officers OF Dallas county have
succeed in getting hold OF one
shooter lie went 10 the sherifrs
cff.ce aud surrendered
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

favored next year. This excellent
ball park, built under the supervis-
ion Of an expert, will be used this
summer by team in the Central
Texas league Too much cannot be
said for the sedf-denying spirit of
the gentlemen who have had these
matters in charge They have labor
ed faithfully and unselfishly, with
out any hope of reward except the
consciousness of duty well done.
Educational.
Last summer fund of $265 was
raised for the purpose of advertis-
ing Waxahachie, featuring Trinity
university An illustrated phamph-
let was prepared and circulated
among prospective students and 9TH
ers, and the supply held in the Of
flee Of the Chamber of Commerce
has been used judieiously with a
view of doing the most good with
them. Trinity university is the
leading asset of Waxahachie, and
the Chamber has always fostered
any movement looking to its adj
vancement.
A committee has also worked joint
j ly with a comittee from the sum
mer normal and summer school in
advertising this branch of the Uni
versity's work. 1t is realized that
400 students in this summer school
will spend at least $4,000 in Wax
ahachie at a time when business is
ordinarily dun.
The Chamber has also endorsed
the effort being but forth to hold
a chautauqua in Waxahachie this
| summer, and the secretary has beer
deyoting some time to make the eff
| fort a success. These summer pro
grams are looked forward to with
much pleasure by Waxahachie PEG.
pie, and are of great educationa
value.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Pass the telephone merger and do
away with the dual exchange nui-
sance.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

The Chamber Joined forces with
other agencies in advocating the di-
gersifieation Of crops and the proper
selection OF seed. The wisdom OF
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Of
fon the quIiya ndg
The fin
edsae. uhas might occur III any d ' -
exhibition OF the he"es '''
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11
DRAWERS 19c

We secured a big lot of these
for this sale. Women's Muslin
Drawers in three good styles;
Inc regular 25c quality 19c
tbiS sale '~S
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11
EXCEPTIONAL VALUES In
UNDERMUSLINS

SOC Gowns 39c = Good grade
Muslin, lace and embroidery
trimmed, slipover style, ?ln
Toe Gowns 50c-In slipoyer and
high neck, long or short sleeve
styIe: lace and embroidery-trlm-
med; some splendid values Ego
in this lot, price. ;. =. wv
ST 90 Gowns 7Sc-Over fifteen
STYLES to choose from. Made OF
finest materials and beautifully
trimmed with lace, embroidery
and ribbon. You can not find
better values in the city, 20
price =.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-11

Corset Covers, made Of Main
sock and Long cloth, trimmed
back and front with lace and EN-.
broidery; regular SOC and 9no
65c. this sale. JJL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-01
LATE MARTIN LAWLER
Children and Grandchildren Inherit
Real and Personal Property
OF Deceased

The will of the late Martin Lawler
one of ,Alexandria's pioneer residents
who died last week. was admitted tc
probate in the circuit court this morn
ing. The deceased made cash be-
quests to the following grand chill,
dren: Emmet Lawler, Margaret Law.
Ter, James Lawler, Jr. Martin Lawlel
Ter, Mary Lawler, Katherine Lawler
T. Leo Downey, Julian Downey, and
Virginia Downey.
The remainder of the estate, con-
sisting of all real estate. stocks, bonds
deeds of trust and cash in bank, is
devised to Edward E. Lawler, Nicho.
las J. Lawler, John N Lawler, James
T. Lawler, Ella Lawer, and Ju!ia
Dunn Downey. The will directs that
no inventory or appraisement Of the
estate be made and nominates Edward
E. Lawler as executor and directs
that no security be required Of him
as such.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-01
GLASS RAPS PACIFISTS
"Some Things Worse Than War"
Says Virginian

Washington, May There are
some things worse than war. Virginia
has homes which might be desolated
and mothers who might be distressed
and sons who might be sacrificed
Two Of Virginia's boys are my own,
and l would have them hear me say,
without a tremor, in the spirit which
| hope animates their hearts, that |
would rather be pursued through time
and eternity by the pitiful appari-
tion of their shattered forms than to
see my country dishonored and its
flag hauled down in disgrace.
These words are in part the ans
wer and defiance Representative Car
ter Glass, of Virginia, makes to the
German-American 'senders of anti
war kilograms, in which he is urged to
bring about Congressional repudia-
tion of President Wilson's stand
against Germany's submarine warfare
methods. Mr.. Glass has received
many congratulatory letters from
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-01
SUICIDE OF Il. B. QUINN
Well-Known Alexandria Machinist
Shoots Homself This
Afternoon

Harry B. Quinn, son of the late
Edward Quinn, committed suicide
abous 2 o'clock this afternoon by
shooting himself through the right
temple at his home, 511 Oronoco
street. The deceased had been upon
the street, apparently in his normal
condition, up to about 1:45 o'clock.
Upon reaching his home he went to
his room, and few moments later
the report of pistol caused a
domestic of. the household to repair
to his, room, where, to her horror,
she saw Mr. Quinn in the act OF breath
ing his last. DR.. 4. M. Jones the
coroner was notified. a.-
Mr.. Quinn enjoyed a large circle
of acquaintances. He was machinist
by trade, and was employed up to a
few weeks ago at the Washington
navy yard. He was a past Exalted
Ruler of Alexandria Lodge of Elks.
He is survived by five brothers and
one sister-Messrs. James, William,
Martin, Edward and Frank T. Quinn,
and Mrs. Jefferson Aitcheson.
Some time ago, it will be remem-
bered, Mr.. Quinn fell down starr
way at his home, and for time it
was supposed his injuries would prove
fatal. He, was taken to the Alexan-
dria Hospital, where his GONZALES
cence was, slow and tedious. He had
long been sufferer from i'll health.
The deceased was about 30 years OF
age and was unmarried.
Mr.. Quinn was for several years
chairman of the city republican COM
mittee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-01
French Capture Two Ger
man Trenches and SO
Prisoners
DESTROY AEROPLANES
Berlin Reports Frencl, Repulse and
Capture of Russian Cannon-4Aus-
trian Trenches Retaken

London, May 1.-The offensive on
the western front again has passed
into the hands of the Allies. The
distinguished feature of yesterdays
official report is the repetition of the
phrases French attack" and Eng
lish attack"
The French assaults around Vcr-
dun began on Saturday night and
lasted through most of yesterday They
were directed chiefly on the Dead
Man Hill region, to the north of the
famous hill 304.
BY Saturday night the Germans
had been driven out Of the trenches
they had held to the north of Dead
Man, leaving Il batch Of prisoners
in the hands Of the French.
The German official report speaks
of strong French attack, omits any
reference to the French winning on
the north, but claims to have repuls-
ed another attack ION the east slope
of Dead Man HILL"
Yesterday the Germans attempted
to drive the French out Of their new
ly gained positions, but the French
held on and, sweeping round the east
directed another attack on the Ger
man lines north of Cumieres, just be-
low Bethincourt.
Here they were again successful
and ended the two days fighting
with the capture of another t"crch
and second batch Of prisoners. The
French also reported bringing down
seven German aeroplanes at different
points.
On the English line the attempt to
strike at the German base at Lille
has been vigorously pushed. A num-
Der of attacks have been delivered
from the forces gathered at Given
chy, between Labasse and Bethune,
which the early German official re-
port describes as unsuccessful.
The official report from British
headquarters in France states that
near Messines the Germans liberated
a great quantity Of gas and attack
ed, but were repulsed by the British
artillery.
At one point the Germans sue
ceeded in entering the British tren-
ches, but were Immediately expelled
by Il bomb attack.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-01
BISHOP BROWN IN CITY
Confirms Classes and breaches il
Three Episcopal Churches
Yesterday

The Rt. Rev! William Cabell
Brown, D. D., of Richmond, Va,
bishop coadjutor of the Diocese OF
Virginia, confirmed class of twenty
nine at Christ Episcopal Church yes
terday morning. The confirmation
service took place at the II O'Clock
service, the morning prayer beng
omitted and the communion service
following. Bishop Brown. preached a
sermon to the new communicates.
At 4:S0 o'clock in the afternoon ne
held confirmation services and preach
ed at St. Paups Episcopal Church
and last night at o'clock he preached
and confirmed at Grace Episcopa
Church.
Bishop Brown arrived here 'Satur
day and was the guest of the Rev
William Morton at Christ Church
rectory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-01
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RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY.
United Irish Societies Met in New
York Last Night.

New York, May 1.-Several thous-
and men and women of Irish birth or
sympathy, who attended mass meet
ings here last night under the aus
piccs of the United Irish Societies
passed resolutions Of sympathy for
the Dublin revolutiOnists and thanked
Germany ''for extending to Ireland
as far as the present military situa-
ton will permit the same kind Of aid
as was rendered the infant American
republic by France
The hope was expressed that Ger
many's assistance would become en-.
larged to an extent that Ireland might
"bc recognized as a belligerent anG
an ally of the central powers, hei
civil and military rights asserted anC
a place secured for her in the con,
gress of the nations which will settle
the terms of peace.
Mention of the names of John Red
mond, leader of the Irish nationalists
and Sir Edward Carson brought forth
many Kisses form; the audience, while
reference to Sir Roger Easement caus
ed wild cheering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-01
ACCIDENT TO AUToIsTs.
Machine Turns Double somersault
Near Alexandria.

An automobile operated by VII
liam H. Keeney, % years old, Wood
bridge, Va, accompanied by Graham
C. Davis, % years old, Occoquan
Va, running north on the Washing
ton and Alexandria pike yesterday
morning at 8 o'clock, when, near
johnson Hill, a little south OF the
south end of the Highway bridge
turned double somersault, throwing
the occupants out and into the ditch,
injuring Kenney about the head and
face. Davis escaped with a few
scratches. The accident was due
to the steering gear Of the machine
becoming disarranged. The Emer-
gency Hospital ambulance brought
the men to the hospital.
The automobile was badly damaged.
Persons who saw the damaged ma
chine and looked over the lay of the
ground where the accident happened,
say that the wonder is that both men
were not instantly killed. ;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-01
Il0N / ! / UP 1
70 Pres sIDENT
Series Of kilograms Fly
Between Border and
Washington
MUST DECIDE TANGLE
Generally Believed Withdrawal of
Troops Would Result in More Raids
on American Towns

Washington, May Maj. Gen.
Hugh l.. Scott, chief of staff, was in.
structed today to inform Gen. Al
>yaro obregon, Carranza's minister OF
war, that theUnited States cannot
consider any proposal lor the with
drawal of the Pershing expedition un-
til the forces of the dc facto gov
ernment have demonstrated their alb
ilty to preserve order along the Am
crican frontier.
Ell Paso, Tex. May 1.-The question
of withdrawing the punitive expedi-
tion from Mexico, is up to President
Wilson today.
A rapid.fire exchange of kilograms
between Secretary of War Baker at
Washington, and Gems. Scott and
Funston in Ell Paso, this morning in
dicated that the Administration had
not fully decided on its policy.
Major Sample, commandant at Col
umbus, N. NJ, was called into play
during the night and ordered to Oh
tain Gen. Pershing's opinion on the
Carranza demand for immediate with
drawal.
Scott is said to be luke-warm on
this issue before the international
conference here. Funston is strong
against yielding to the Mexican de-
manll.s.B Both, however, put the mnt-;
ter squarely up to Washington.
Secretary Baker was reported to
have asked the American ENJOYS what
effect withdrawal would have on the
horder and in Mexico.
The two generals replied in long
code message understood to have con-
tanned the opinion that withdrawal
would undoubtedly lead to renewed
border raids.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-01
GRAND LODGE |. O. O. F.
ANNUAL C0nvocation viii Open In
Lynchburg On Tuesday. May 9 I

Much interest is being manifested
throughout the state in the next an
nual convocation of the grand lodge
of Odd Fellows. which will assemble
in Lynchburg on Tuesday. May 8.
Many subjects Of Importance to the
order will be presented and discus
sed. Chief among them will;be the
PROVISION for creating the office Of
grand lecturer, whose duty it will be
to visit lodges requiring attention in
the way of instructions in the work,
the laws and usages of order, as
we'll as assisting lodges that have be-
come weak to strengthen their men,
bership.
Another matter that will receive
the attention of the grand lodge is
the abolition of useless committees,
which have become an expense to the
grand lodge without etfecting any
benefit to the order. Economy will
be the watchword both in the admin
stratior of the affairs OF the grand
lodge and the home. ~e~se<i
There are also rumors that meas.
ure will be introduced that will cur.
tail the number of representatives to
the grand lodge, and thereby reduce
the expenses to minimum. W.
| The per capita and home tax will
receive attention, and an effort will
be made to decrease the present tax,
which many lodges claim is too bur
ldensome for them to bear and exist.