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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28

an exceedingly EOou report, the cohi-
bincd results of which indicate that
Christian Endeavor Is going forward
In Texas In manner that was never
known before. Every department
shows great gains and efficient SER
vice on the part of the leaders and
superintendents.
The new field secretary, Atwood
A. Hyde. Is rendering service that is
second to none for Christian Endea-
vor advancement I'm Texas. He was
loudly cheered when he read his re-
port to the state council There Is
no man In Texas that could fill the
position OF field secretary for Chris
tian Endeavor better than A. A..
Hyde.
The liberality of the societies in
the state Is evidenced by the fact
that over half CT the societies have
pledged money for the state work.
s2,429 has been pledged thus far,
$3.50 of which has been pledged since
the Abilene convention In June.
Since the Chicago convention.
which met little over year ago,
Texas has secured over 1000 new
comrades of the quiet hour. The goal
set for this department to be accom-
plished in two years was 1900.
Mrs. d. c. Mangum Jr. of Dallas.
superintendent of the army and navy
department, gave a splendid report
for her department. This part OF c..
K. work In Texas Is very strong and
we'll looked after Mrs Mangum re-
ports that Texas was the first state
In the Union to put Bibles and liter
allure on the battleship named In
honor of the state. And this work
was conducted In Texas by Christian
Mrs. Mangum is now
asking for current publications Of
good magazines to give the boys ON
the border and on the battleships.
Thus a good work is being done by
this department.
Texas has enrolled 230 Life Work
recruits In only short time. When
the state convention met in Abilene
in June this department showed on
ly 80 members, where there are
now 230.
Very elaborate arrangements were
made at the recent council meeting
for speakers at the Houston conven-
ton. The leaders in the state c. e.
work are expecting so much at the
Houston convention that they do not
hesitate in asking such men as John
r. Mott. Robert L. Speer, Woodrow
Billy Sunday. Rodeheaver.
who is Mr.. Sundays famous song
leader. Daniel A. Polling, Karl Leh-
mann. and others of equal repute.
Mr. Boiling and Mr.. lehman are
sure to be there and it is very like
ly that many of the others will be
there.
Karl lehman win be in Texas
from February 20 to March 81 to as
sist IN the state work.
Mr Hamilton. manager of tho bus
mess department of the c. L. /
World, has offered his services in t
Texas for fifteen days in April, in |
tour over the state.
Mr.. Lehman has offered the SER
vices CT flying squadron to hold /
lNo-day Institutes fer a month in +
Texas for the benefit OF the Christian
kndeayor. On this team there will 1
be such men as Daniel A. Polling.
Or Glass. who has charge OF the I
Young peoples work for the Pres
oyterian church L. 5, A. COR Ameri-
"a tho Rev. William H. Han. who
works in a similar way for the Pres :
JvteriaA church tt s. and the Rav.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28
THIS SThEET CAR ALMOsT
DROUGHT DOWN The HOUSE
JUMPS TRACK, SNAPS TELE-
| PHONE POLE AND CRASHES
| INTO RESIDENCE.

DALLAS, Texas. November Is
A San Jacinto street ear turned
tank" last night. snapped q tele-
phone pole and crashed into Mrs. C.
L. Tompkins porch. 1t aImos,
brought down the house. No one was
injured.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28
MAN is CHARGED WITH
KIDNAPPING OWN son

HOUSTON. Texas, Nov. 2S.-E. C.
Shanabarger of livingston is in Jail
here on charge that he kidnapped
his own son. The child was taken
from the home of the mother. who
Is divorced from shanabarger. An
Indictment against Shanabarger was
returned today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-28

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 27.-A cam
paign for local option election in
Travis county TO determine whether
or not the sale Of Intoxicating liquors
shah be prohibited Is on.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
PORTUGAL ENTERS WAR
 AT ENGLAND'S REQUEST
Action Was in Fulfillmant of Obligations of Year
 1873.

Washington, March 13.-Portugal entered the war. the Portuguese lega - ton announced today, because Great Britain requested her to do so, in full fillment of treaty obligations dating back to 1878. Portugal did not enter the war before the Portuguese min ister announced because Great Brit ain had not called on her to do so.
 A statement outlining Portugal $ position issued by Viscount De Ate, the Portuguese minister, reads as fol- lows:
 Portugal is drawn into the war as a result of her long standing alliance with England, an alliance that has withstood unbroken the strain of 500 years.
 '"The first treaty of alliance between the two countries was concluded June 16, 1878, by Ferdinand of Portugal and Edward III of England. Subse- quent treaties have affirmed the al liance and defined it's scope. It rests on a secure and permanent founda- tion The foreign policies and the interests of the countries have almost invariably proved to be identical and the ideals of their people have never claSheu."
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
CAPT. GILLIAN DIES
 IN MATATUA FIRE
Flames Break Out Anew Following Explosions and Vessel Is Sunk
 to Prevent Destruction.

St. John, N. B., March 13.-The British steamer Matatua after being on fire for more than 24 hours, was sunk at her dock today soon after 8 series of explosions during which her commander and designer, Capt. l.. B.. Gilman was killed. Capt. Gilman S body was recovered. It is expected that the hull of the vessel may be raised and retitted The cargo which was destined for New Zealand was probably destroyed.
 Fire was discovered in the fore hold early yesterday while the Matatua was in the stream ready to sail. She was lowed back to her dock where three tugs and the local department apparently subdued the flames. Several hours later, how ever, there were a number of eXplo- sions, thought to have started from a quantity of calcium carbide. Capt. Gilman was in his stateroom at the time and his means of escape was cut off. His body was found close to the door.
 The second fire which followed the explosions burned so fiercely that the seacocks of the vessel were opened and she was allowed to sink
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
GETS STABBED IN LUNG
 AT CHRISTENING MELEE
Police Seeking Man Who Sent Gulli to the Hos
 pital.

Larazzo Gulli, an Italian, is at the New Britain General hospital suffer- ing from knife wound in his left lung received during a fight at 136 Winter street early last evening. His assailant made good his escape and the police are making every effort to locate him.
 Details concerning the melee which resulted in the stabbing affray are
 aeager. At o'clock the police got word that there was a fight at 136 Winter street and went there. They found Gulli bleeding from wound in the chest and took him to the hOspi- tal after Dr. Edward S. Grace had dressed the wound. The fight oc- cured following a christening cele- bration.
 . The wounded mans condition was satisfactory this afternoon. He is 37 years old and has several children. He makes his home at 140 Winter street.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
PLANE BOMB MAY
 HAVE SUNK SILluS
Officer of Ship Says He Heard Noise in Air Followed by Explosion
 Which Destroyed Boat.

Paris, March 13, 5:05 a. m.-The first officer of the Norwegian bark Silius is quoted by the Paris Herald as expressing the opinion that the vessel may have been struck by a bomb from an aeroplane, instead of by a torpedo, as previously reported.
 The first officer was on watch at the time and heard a noise which he thought was made by an aeroplane, although he could see none. Then there came a terrific explosion at about the middle of the ship on the port side. A huge wave swept over the vessel, drenching the men to the skin.
 The crew got into boats With great difficulty and cleared the Silius just as a mast fell. The men rowed around the sinking ship and picked lip six others from the water. A French torpedo boat took all on board. The officers of the torpedo Loat came to the conclusion that the Silius. on which there were several Americans, had been struck by tor Iedo from a submarine.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
WATER IS SHUT OFF:
 FIREMEN HELPLESS
Plot Seen in Destruction of Prcsidio Building at Monterey. shortly
 After Troops Leave For Border.

Monterey, Cal, March 13.-The headquarters building of the Monterey Presldlo was totally destroyed by fire early today, about sixty hours after being vacated by troops of the First Cavalry who left for the Mexican bor- der. Bremen attempted to cNtin- guish the flames found that the water supply had been shut off at source
 An investigation was started i'm mediately. Monterey was tho Spanish and Mexican capital of California, and the Presidio occupies the site of the ancient military headquarters. The post consisted of old wooden barracks sufficient to accomodate a regiment. These were of the type common at the Presidio of San Francisco, where sev- eral persons including tle wife and three daughters of Brig. Gen. John J. Persning were burned to death.
 The headquarters safe and the con- tents of the post office were saved; all other records were destroyed. Major James c. Harbord, in charge of the post, refused to discuss. the origin of. the fire until he had made his own investigation.
 Much weight was given by military authorities, it became known, owing to the fact that the fire started Tn the headuuarters building.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
OUT FOR QUIGLEY.
H. M. Steele and F. w. Schultz Sign
 Mayors Petition

for Mayor G. A. Quigley, announced this afternoon that F. w. Schultz and Howard M. Steele have come out in favor of the mayors renomination. both having signed His Honors prim- ary petition.
 Messrs Steel and Humphrey were both opponents of the mayor two years ago when Quigley was nominat- ed in the big caucus at the Arch street Armory. Until recently NIr. Steele was considered a possible candidate for mayor but this announcement dis pells that idea completely Mayor Quigley, it is announced, will begin ais campaign next week with q series of talks in various halls about the city,
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
OSBORNE ON TRIAL
 ON PERJURY CHARGE
Jury to Try Former Head of Sing Sing Prison Completed Shortly
 After, Noon in Supreme Court

White Plains, N. Y, March 13- Thomas Mott Osborne appeared in the supreme court here today as de- fendant in a trial before Justice Ar thur s. Tompkins, on an indictment charging him with perjury in con- nection with two investigations into his administration as warden of Sins Sing prison one by Dr. Rudolph Died ling, a state prison commissioners last October, and the other by a Westchester grand jury in December. Osborne is alleged to have sworn that he had no knowledge of certain immoral conditions in Sing Sing which had been testified to by others, Including prison inmates. Another indictment, charging neglect of duty and immortality, Is pending against the defendant.
 The selection of a jury was com pleted shortly after noon today.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13

CROSSING OF MEXICAN LINE EXPECTED
 IN SPITE OF DENIALS.

Fl PasO, Tex, March 13.-In spite of official denials, reports per- sisted here today that American cavalry on the Arizona state line had gathered for immediate cross- ing of the Mexican border and that they might go across at any mo- ment today. An advance guard of several cavalry troops was col 1cctcd on that border two days ago with the prospect that it might be the first force into Mexico. The point where tho cavalry expedition is reported gathering to enter Mex ico from the Arizona boundary is near San Bernardino, Mexico.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
Artillery Activity Along Entire
 Verdun Front Is Continued
AlRMEN SHELL RAILROAD
Paris Reports LuIl in Charges in Vcr- dun Section-Berlin Says Four En- cmy AeropIanes Were Dcstroycd- Balkan Theater is Quiet.

Paris, March 13, 2:32 D. m-There mas been no infantry fighting last night in the region to the north of Verdun, according to the announce ment on the progress of hostilties made by the French war office this afternoon.
 There has been. however, a con- tinuance of the artillery activity along all this front
 French Statement
 The text of the announcement fol- lows: 2A
 There was no infantry fighting last night in the region to the north of Verdun. The bombardment con- tinued, however, during the night at Bethincourt and in the vicinity of Douaumont as we'll as in the Woevre, in the sectors of Moulainville and RonvauX. Our artillery showed great activity along this front.
 'In the wood of Le Pretre a de- tachment of our troops penetrated q trench of the enemy at a point near Croix Des Carmes along a front of about 200 yards. The men cleaned up the saps and. after having inflicted some losses on the enemy. they re- turned to our lines with about twenty prisoners. .--..-
 ''The night passed quietly on the remainder of the front.
 During the course of a night fight, a group of French aviators threw down thirty shells of large call ibre at the railroad station of Con- fans. Flames were seen breaking out at five different points. In spite of violent cannonade all the French aeroplanes succeeded getting back without suffering damage"
 German Statement.
 Berlin, March via London 3:22 D. text of today's statement bv German army headquarters is as fol- lows:
 Eastern theater:- The weather has been favorable for observation pur- poses and there has been very lively activity on both sides over a great part of the front. The activity also increased on both sides of the Mouse as far as tho Moselle.
 Apart from some patrol fighting on the SOmmc and the failure Of q minor French attack in l-e Pretrc forest there were no events.
 After much reconnoitering, our airmen attacked enemy railway sta tions and military depots, especially on the Clerm ont-Verdun railway line, with success.
 "Three enemy aeroplanes were des- troyed in the Champagne and one in the Mouse region.
 Eastern and Balkan theaters: The situation is unchanged"
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
WANT SEPARATE PEACE
Residents of Asia Minor Alarmed By Success of Allies Anxious for Tur- key to Quit War.

London, March 13, $50 a. m-An Athens despatch to Reuters Tele- gram company says that, according to information received there by the letter from Constantinople, the pOpu- lations of Brussa, KOnieh and other cities of Asia Minor have addressed memorials to Prince Nahid Eddine the Turkish heir apparent, be2gin3 him to urge upon the sultan the necns- sity of changing the present gov ern- ment, in order to prepare Ile way for the conclusion of a separate pea ce by Turkey with the entente powers.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
BURGLAR SUSPECTS
 TAKEN FROM TRAIN
Duo Arrested in Stamford Thought to Have Broken Into Drug Store
 In Hartford Last Night.

Stanford March 13.-Thomas J. Coiro, IS years old. and Domenico Granegro, aged A, both of Hartford, were taken from train here today by the local police on suspicion of know ing something about a burglary said to have been committed at drug store in Hartford during the night. The arrests were made on a descrip- tion sent out by the Hartford police The prisoners are being held for the authorities of that city
 Coiro had a revolver "blackiack. '' a pocket searchlight, cigars and m onev on him when arrested. Grangegro on him when arrested Graneero he met Coiro on the train, but had not known him previously.
 Hartford, March 13.-Coire is ac cused of entering the drug store of A. M. Davis, No. 487 Zion street and st stealing s25 in pennies s5.5O in quarters, two revolvers, an overcoat. hand bag and some other things. The store was robbed about 2:15 this III orning.
 Coiro was seen to take the 3:30 train for New York. He was ar rested in Stamford about two hours later, according to local police. Much of the alleged stolen property was found on him. Granegro disc1aims acquaintance with Corio, saying he met him on the train. Tracks in the snow at the drug store show two per- sons concerned in the robbery. De- tective Sergeant Brazel has been sent to Stamford for them
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
EARTHQUAKES IN ITALY.

Rome, March 12, 10:15 D. m., via Paris, March 13, 1:40 a. m.-Earth- quake shocks, lasting from ten to twenty seconds, were felt in the region represented by a triangle with sides running between Venic Ancona and Florence.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
WEATHER.

Hartford. March 13.-FOr Hartford and vicinity: fair. colder t0ni"h Int: Tuesday prob ably unsettled.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13
Border Not Crossed.

Washington. March l3.-The wa department was still without advice
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New Britain herald., 1916-03-13

Carranza Troops Near Scene of Villas Raid Brought up to 2,O0O By Ar rival of Reinforcements-Re ity and Calm Feature Preparation for Movement Into Mexican Terri tory-Bandit Chief Continues Flight
New Britain herald., 1916-03-13

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New Britain herald., 1916-03-13

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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-24

Miss Cora Stalls has gone to
lie 'siur. to remain ind .hnitely.
Mrs Myra Young has fetsrned
to St. Louis, No.
Miss Maud Per OF New Lib ie
t. was ia the city Saturday.
The Gazette has just received
another lot OF new type faces and
other material which adds much
te the ouspat Of the work OF the
Office. We deserve your patron
age. We have full line OF cards,
Letter Heads. Envelopes and 9TH
CT material. Let US do some OF
your work. Let US do your min
ate work and any other church
advertisements.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-24
NOTICE

To the constituents OF the East
Mt Olive Baptist Association.
Dear Brethren, the Executive
Board will convene with the Sim
cere Baptist church. Now Brown
field. III. ;. Thursday before the
4ih sunday in Nov 1910.
We hope 10 have a full dele
CATION at said nestltg.
And too. We AK every pastor
and church to remember DIR Phil
lips in the afflic,ior OF his family
and send or bring some me ney for
him TO The Board. let it be- little
or much and God will bless your
efforts.
] am respectfully.
w p. Washington,
Moo orator.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-24
Dear Minister. Of The Raptis,

Dear Ministers OF the Baptis,
family we are trying TO build up
the waste placing 10 our district
by sending cur missionaries into
his territory. We can only be
able TO do this to the extent tha,
you cooperate with us in . finan-
ciai way. We have tive splen-
did men on the field this year
you. through your messengers
help TO place them there. now.
you are obligated to help care Tor
them. Please do not oil APT oint
Us in our next Executive Board
meeting.
We are expecting : good re-
port for our missioparies Elder / /.
w. Winston and w. d. Simms
and let Us care TOR them and fami-
lies while they are at work in the
destitute field. WIN you heed
this message sbrsthrena Let US
hear ION You through the Ca
zette,
Don't forget che soc promised
quarterly from the churches. Srn-
day Schools.
b. Y P. US and Womea Soei-
cites for Rev. J. N. Washington
who are to assist while at Roger
Williams University See what
DR.. A. M. Townsend. Pres has
to say in this issue.
Elder ]. B. McCrary.
Moderator
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-24
LET'S VOTE "YESU :
ON TAX AMENDMENT
WRITER ADVISES FARMERS.
Editorial Commeads tAs Tax kmsEe-
ment and : Comprehensive News
Article Shows Objections -
the Present Tax Systen.

"The proposed Change has done wen
for others. 1t has The approval Of care
fnl students OF TAXATION" says the
Farmers Review. so lst's vsts TIES.
on tho Tax Amendment November a.
IN addition to eemnending the Tax
Amendment in iss editorial eoiumns
the Farmers Review publishes ;
lengthy article bg C. II. Campbell, In
which IL presented multitude Of rsa-
sons showing thai tbs present ss1 sys-
TEN OF personal property Is . failure.
and that the proposed amendment Of
fords opportunity 10. Al Improvement
OF conditions.
Showing the inequalities II the
working out OF the present system Mr..
Campbell poin.s out that. for example.
Mercer county rssaras more shaa
s2.0o0.o0o OF moneys gshsr than Daak-
or" while Alexander county. iSsindins
Cairo. shows onIy ses.oS5. Of ths
same item Cook county. Including
Chicago. has less than $1,000 .pco. while
the Fourtsenth congressional district
made up OF the counties OF Hancock.
Henderson, MtDenoukh. Heresr. Rock
Island and W2rreH--EAve nearly t1.-
Geo 600.
According 70 the report cf The state
board CT equalization. 1914" xr. Camp
bell points oas. 'sll the merchandise in
Cook county has > fuii value ss svs.-
4so.s57. This 10 less Gao the capital
izatiop OF one mall .sder house. with
which many farmers trade.
New FORK has been experimenting
along the lines az the pToposed Amend
ment since $780," says Mr.. Campbell.
I'm 19ls : subcommittee OF the board
OF taxea and assessmsnis o. New FORK
city published report on the tara
ton Of personal property. This sho -.
among other tkinss. nat : total Of
ts5.soo,ooo Is annually rrtdueea IA
that stass By saxss that have bssn suo-
stita,ed 10 their respective glasses. Tor
personal property nsssssmsnl
The adoption Of this amendment
VIII not seivs al our problems OF taxa
ton. bni II viii place the Whole sub-
iect In sueh . position nat those Who
are competent ray attempt their 70
luton with soms prospsc. Of success.
IF you favor The sdoptioa OF the
amendment. do rot fail 70 vots yea
because its adoption rsqnires . major
ity Of all votes parsed II the election
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-24

Supposed Hold-Up Man
Caught.

Harry Gardstine was held up at
his store. 777o Wabash avenue
Wednesday night. October 8.
A loot OF $3.50 was trkes. Att
er being robbed he was shut up in
his ice box until two men passing
by released him.
Friday morning man by the
name OF Joe Harper was caught
at 28rh and State street who ha +.
boot black stand. And his part
ner was named Jackson. He was
seen late Monday eveing and the
police tried to capture him. He
opened FIRE on the police. and a
stray bullet hit . woman in her
side. Ii struck the steel corset
stay and glanced. inficting only
flesh wound. Fortunately the
corset saved . probable fatal
wound.
Joe Harper is nov being held
in s.. 900 bonds pepding action
Of the grand jary.--Illinois Idea.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-24
g%.Yos must mail copy o.
Mondays to secure publication.
The Churches. B Y. P y S

The Churches. B Y. 2 y S.
6 s and w. E. M Societies are
requested to send soc each to the
Excessive Board whi-h nects in
Mt. VernoA, III De-. II, 1910
by letter or messenger 70 assist
Rev. ]. N. Washington in school
at Nashville, Tenn. Doa't for
get to specify for what purpose.
This is aside from the amount
churches are required to send up
for missionary, and expenses OF
Bard. Please do not fail.
Rev. ]. B. McCrar,
Modcrates
Rev. J. II. Starks.
Corresponding Sec'y.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-24

We. the pastor and members oi
the Unity Baptist church, Brook
port. ask that every pastor and
church in the distTct1lift an alter
collection after each service Sun
day to assist US in paying for
shingles to cover osr chsrch. II
will rot hxrt you. Send mouey
money to pastor. ]. . McCrary.
Metropolis. and you will be re-
ceipted through the Gazette.
Who will respond to this Mace
DOMAIN cry! SO Is will buy US
1000 shingles. 81 IS viii buy
500 Shingles and S5c will pay for
$50 shingles. The S. S. and
other auxiliares can help US in
this heci of need.
]. b. McCrary. Pastor.