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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
GENERAL BLISS IS on his
WAY TO San ANTONIO

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. July 12-
General Funston notified the war
department today that General Bliss
was on his way here to assist in or
ganizing the state troops on the bor-
der practically. SO far only the
New York and Pennsylvania units
are practically arranged.
The employment of twenty addi-
tional civilian scouts for service In
the Big Bend country was ordered
today by General Funston.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
FALL OF P|NSK
SEEMS LIKELY
STRONG POSITIONS HELD by
THE GERMANS IN DANGER
or CAPTURE.
SITUATION IS CRAVE
The Russians Are Making Sweep
Ing Advance From the Ls,tsk Re-
gion---Nlay clit the German
Iinc.

LONDON, July f2.--Spccial dis
patches from PetroGrad reflect the
feeling that Pinsk Is likely soon 10
fall before General Bsussiloff's adj
vance.
The Daily News Pctrugrad corrc-
spondent says;
.'1hc situation at Pinsk II ex-
trcmely complicated for the Ger-
mans. Pinsk now IN the extreme
pcint Of the German promontory run
aing into Russian territory. Owing
TO the wide sweep of the Russian adj
vance from the Lutsk salient In the
past few days, any attempt by the
Germans 10 hold up the Russians by
an attack on the flank now must he
made north Of the Pinsk marshes.
III the Germans are unable 10
gather forces for this move or re-
gain the ground lost south OF Pinsk
they are likely 10 find the whole
Pilssk district isolated by Russian
raids through the snarshes---a species
OF warfare In whicl, the isassians
excel"
The Posts Pctrograd correspond
ent says:
1--WE are now rapidly approaching
the moment when General Brussii-
off having cleared the lfnsk marshes
region begins directly to threaten
the right flank Of the German posi-
tion generally"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
DIRECTORS IN MEETING

DALLAS, Texas, July 1.-THE
first regular meeting of the directors
of the Dallas Federal Reserve bank
since the new clearance system went
into effect was held today. The
meeting was postponed from July A.,
a legal holiday. The new system
went into effectii in this district July
S. Elsewhere in the United States
it will become effective July Is.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
ENGLAND AND GERMANY
CANNOT REACH AGREEMENT

BERLIN. July 12.---Ambassador
Gerard has transmitted to the for
eign Office the latest suggestions re-
garding arrangements for feeding
the population OF Poland Gerard
is frankly discouraged over the in
ability of the two countries to reach
an agreement. lie expects to visit
a few more prison camps before go
ing to Copenhagen on brief vaca-
tion.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
WOMAN MAY PREFER
CHARGES AGAINST HURRY

DALLAS. Texas. July 12.--Mrs.
Grace Birenden threatens to prefer
charges against her husband because
he took diamond and s44 in money
out of her pocketbood last night.
Various courts have upheld the time
honored custom OF the rights OF
women to rifle the pockets of their
husband while they slept. but so far
as is known this Is the first reversal
OF that rule.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
APPROVE APPROPRIATION TO
FIGHT INFANT|lE PARALYSIS

WASHINGTON, July l2.-Seere-
tary McAdoo's request for si5o'-
600 appropriation to fight the cpl
demic of infantile paralysis In Ne%
York and adjoining states was To-
day approved by the house appro-
priation committee. Fifty thousand
dollars is To be used in employing
additional surgeons end sS5,ooo Tor
cooperation with the state author-
tiles in preventing spread OF the
disease.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
THE HOUSE Of COMMONS
MAY ADJOURN NEXT week

LONDON, July 12.-Unless infor-
nation is forthcoming on the Meso-
botanic situation Sir Edward Car
son will move an adjournment of
he house of commons early next
week, he declared in a speech in
commons this afternoon Premier
Asquith said the time is met oppor-
tune" to discuss this situation for
unmentionable reasons.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
OVERCOME BY HEAT
REPAIRING FLAG POLE

MINNEAPOLIS. Minn., July r.
Gunner Iielyorsen. stecpieiack.
while repairing the ballard ON the
flag pole was overcome by heat. He
had placed loop around his arm
before he began work and hung un-
conscious forty feet above for half
an hour before firemen could lower
him with block and tackle.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
UNITED STATES KEEPING
WATCH ON SUBMARINE

WASHINGTON. July IA high
administration official said today
that the United States is watching
carefully for any action to be taken
by the allied governments against
the German submarine Deutschland.
He denied reports that the United
States will ignore any possible ac-
tion taken by the allies.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12

tical capital out OF the food situa-
ton. One CT the strange develop
raents OF the situation IL that the
socialists In the present controver-
sy are the governments chief sup
porters.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
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COCKTAILS MAY RESIGN
FROM CANAL ZONE.

. WASHINGTON. July 12.-- 4
. General George A. Goethals,
. constructor of the Panama 4
. canal, IL expected to resign his
. post as governor general of the
. canal zone today.
. Following a conference be- 4
. tween President Wilson and 4
. General Goethals the White Z
. House issued the following
. statement:
. General Goethals has ex- I
. pressed desire to be relieved
. from the work he was sent 4
, down to finish The president I
. expressed a willingness to leave
, the affairs in Goethals' hands.
, Goethals told the president all I
, danger of slides had now pass
ed and he desired to resign 4
, Colonel Chester Harding, 4
: next in rank to Goethals, is
, foremost among those consid- I
, cred as his successor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
ERUPTION OF MOUNT
IASSEN ~ EXPECTED.

REDDlNG. Cal, July i2.--Further
cruptions of Mt Lassen were expect
eG today following an hours activity
OF the volcano yesterday. This was
the first big eruption since Noyem-
bcr %.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
ONE MAN DEAD AND
SEVERAL ARE MISSING

SCRANTON. Pa. July 12.,---onc
man is dead and several are miss
ing as the result of fire which de-
stroyed hotel and several resi-
cences at Duryea near her Today
The fire Is sweeping beyond the con
troll of firemcn.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
THE SUBMARINE oREMEN
NOW CROSSING OCEAN

BALTIMORE, July 12.-The Uni
ted Press learned officially today that
the Bremen, sister ship to the su-
per-submarine Deutschland, Is now
at sea. When she will dock here is
carefully guarded secret. The
best obtainable information is that
she will reach the United States in
about two weeks.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
THE RUSSIAN TROOPS
PRESSING AUSTR|ANS
NATIONAL GUARD OFFlCEIsS
IN RECRUITING SERVICE

WASHINGTON, July 1e.--Nation-
al guard officers have been ordered
by the war department drafted into
the federal service as recruiting Of
fcers TO take charge of militia re-
cruiting agencies throughout the
country.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
Meeting of Odd Fellows.

DALLAS. Texas, July 12.-The
eight local lodges of the lndepend-
ent Order of Odd Fellows will hold
a public installation in the city hall
auditorium tonight. There will be
over 100 officers installed,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
STATE TROOPS oEG|N THEIR
REGULAR BORDER SERVICE

LAREDO. Texas, July 12.--state
troops began regular service on the
border as patrols today when sew
erai detachments of the Maine Ma
tional Guard were dispatched to gar
rIson small stations along the Rio
Grande north and south OF Laredo.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
FALL BACK
IN THE ISONZO REGION

PARIS. July f2.--Accorsiing to n
dispatch 10 the Journal from the Ital-
Ian front, thu. Austrians appear to
have evacuated Toin,sno, ON the
Isonzo front. The correspondents says
that the activity Of the Anstrians In
that region Is felt less and less.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
TRAINS Of SUPPLIES s
ARRIVED IT LAREDO

EAGLE PASS, Texas. July "a
Two trains of supplies. including
machine guns, ammunition, artil-
lery. carriages. harness. and food
stuffs have arrived here in the past
twenty-four hours. Thirty carloads
OF pontoon bridge material reached
here this morning.
Continued rains are making camp
life disagreeable for the National
Guardsmen in this district.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12

BIG OFFERS ARE MADE
FOR PASSAGE On SUR

BALTIMORE. July Ia Z
The Deutschland will carry no Z
Americans when she returns TO Z
Germany. the owners Indicated Z
today. though offers OF as high Z
as $4,000 have been made for Z
passage. Z
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
FALLS FOUR STORIES
ONLY SLIGHTLY HURT

NEW YORK, July 12.-Jennie
Torch. one-year-old child, fell four
stories today and was only slightly
bruised.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
WILSON MA, MAKE APPEAL
FOR THE STARVING POLES

WASHINGTON, July 12.-Presi-
dent Wilson may make an appeal to
the ruling powers of the belligerent
nations TO save Poland from star
yation
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12

Elliott Thrash of Midlothian
walked off an upper gallery at his
home last night and broke his arm.
He is IL years old and is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. L. Thrash.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12

Don't waste your time looking
backward at neglected opportuni-
ties.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12

II you are a little late the
chances are the train will be on
time.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12

You can't put enough danger
signals to save some people.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12

An education isn't much OF help
to a man who has no sense.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12

A healthy man never pays much
attention to health hints.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12
WOMAN KILLED WHEN SUB
SHELLS ENGLISH COAST Town


ONDON, July 12.-One woman
was killed by an enemy submarine
which bombarded the English coast
town of Seaham Harbor in Durham
county last night, the war office
stated this afternoon.
The town of Seaham Harbor lies
on the North sea and about 22O
miles north of London. Ii has a
population of about 1900 and is
an important coal shipping port. This
is the second time since the begin
ming of the war that an enemy sub
marine has bombarded a British
coast town.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-12

The Daily Llxh, gives the ns.A
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
RESOLUTION NO. 148.

A resolution of the Commission of the City of Phoenix declaring their in tention to improve certain portions of and determinining that bonds shall be issued to represent the cost and eX- penses thereof and declaring the work or improvement to be of more than local or ordinary benefit and that the costs and expenses of said work or i'm provement shall be assessed upon a district and providing that the pro posed work or improvement shall be done under the provisions of Title :, Chapter XIII, Revised Statutes of Ari- zona 1913 and subsequent amendments. BE TT RESOLVED BY THE COM
 MISSION OF THE CITY OF
 PHOENIX:
 Section l. That public interest and convenience require and that it is the intention of the Commission of the City of Phoenix to order the following wit:
 1. That the roadway of Third Ave nue from the south line of Jefferson Street to the north line of Jackson Street and including all the intersec- tions of streets and alleys and in- cluding also private drives wherever shown on the plans hereinafter re- ferred to and including also such DOT tions of the intersecting streets, alleys and private drives as is necessary to form an easy approach to the pave
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
Mesa News Notes
POULTRY SHOW PRIZE LIST

The Mesa Poultry Association will hold a show on January 19, 20. 21, in the Rogers Clark building next door to the O. $. Stapley Hardware Co. The officials of the association are sparing no labor in their efforts to make this a par excellence exhibition of thoroughbred poultry. The follow ing is partial list of the prizes to be offered:
 By Mesa Commercial Club-Cup for best general display.
 By Edgar LeBarrOn-Cup for best display in largest class.
 By Mesa City Bank-Cup for best display in water fowls.
 By Salt River Valley Bank-Best display in American class.
 A further explanation concerning the LeBarron cup offer is the best display in whichever class of fowls are greatest in number among the exhibits.
 It is urged that more :han the usual number of water fowl be shown. Exhibitors of turkeys will be expected to furnish their own coops
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
FINANCES and MARKETS
Republican A. p. Leased wireI

NEW YORK, Jan. '. (Wall StreeD-| Conflicting elements guided the course of todays active market to a consider able extent. During the forenoon prices ranged from heavy to weak. In the last half of the session material recOveries running into substantial net gains were registered.
 United States Steel had been in free supply during the early operations at S6. yesterdays low price, but on the upward movement of the afternoon it advanced to S7 F, closing at it's best. Other shares notably American Can, war descriptions and Petroleums as well as COppers and miscellaneous is sues, rose spiritedly from low levels, and General Motors, which registered an early loss of 25 points at 415, re- bounded to 45O.
 Rails also participated in the rise. although to a smaller extent. A fea- ture of this group was the better in quiry for issues of minor roads at a ma terial gain toward the close.
 Among the other specific movements was that of mercantile marine pre- ferred, which made an extreme advance of 3 %s to 79B, on unofficial statements purpOrting to give an outline of the proposed reorganization. Total sales of stocks amounted to 835, ,OOO shares
 Reactionary tendencies were at work in the foreign exchange market ster- ling falling more than two cents from its high rate of the previous day Marks made the new low rate of g on some early offerings but closed at 73H yesterdays minimum Anglo French 5's rose to 95 F, their high quotation of recent weeks and within a fraction of the syndicate price.
 The known movement of money dur ing the Week points to an increase of local bank reserves tomorrow. largely as result of additional gold exports. New financing by railroads and indus trial corporations are expected shortly.
 Ponds were firm with more diversi- fled trading. Total sales. par value. $432O. .OOO
 United States bonds were unchanged on call
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08

period ending nine 60 years from and after the second day of January next succeeding the date of said bonds and an even annual proportion of the prin- | cipal sum thereof shall be payable by coupon on the second day of January every year after their date until all is paid, and the interest shall be payable semi annually by coupon on the sec ond day of January and July respec- lively, of each year, at the rate of six | (6) per cent per annum on all sums unpaid until the whole of the said principal sum and interest are paid. Section 5. The serial bonds herein mentioned shall be issued in accord ance with the provisions of (Title :, Chapter XIII Revised Statutes of Ari- zona 1913) and all the proceedings in l the aforementioned improvements shall also be taken under said CTitle :, Chapter XIII Revised Statutes of Ari- zona 1913) and subsequent amend ments.
 Section 6. The City Clerk shall cer- tify to the passage of this Resolution of Intention. and shall cause the same to be published ten GO) times in the Arizona Republican daily newspaper published and circulated in the City or GnOenlX ana neTeDy ueSlSndleu TOT that purpose.
 Section :. The Superintendent of Streets of the City of Phoenix shall post notices of said proposed improvement as required by law, and in said notices shall refer to this Resolution of Inten- ton.
 Reference is hereby made to the Bi- tulthic Mixtures License Agreements of Warren Brothers Company of BOs- ton, Mass, dated November 10th, 1915. also the Birthstone" pavement license agreement of Warren Brothers Com pany of Boston, Mass, dated December 14th, 1915, both of the above mentioned agreements are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Phoenix. Approved Dec. 22nd, 1915.
 GEORGE U. YOUNG,
 Mayor. I hereby certify that the above and | foregoing Resolution No. 14S, was duly l passed by the Commission of the City | of Phoenix at meeting held Decem- l Der 22nd, 1915, and that a quorum was | present thereat
 FRANK THOMAS, 1
 City Clerk.
 Date of first publication, Dec. 30, | 1915.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
BAND ORGANIZES

The Tempe Merchants band. which has been the delight and pride of Tempe for these many months. met at the regular rehearsal Thursday night and perfected a regular organization. adopting constitution and bylaws and electing officers. Officers elected were. A. J. Miller. president, Doc Oviedo. secretary and manager. and Felippe Ovicdo. treasurer. There are now fifteen good members in the band and they are all enthusiastic over the organization and plan to dispense even better music than ever. The band is out of debt and in shape to go ahead They will continue the Sunday afternoon programs. and ex- pect to put on a good concert at three tomorrow afternoon at the city hall
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
MISS zELLAR EETERTAINs

Miss A. Zellar, director of the Kindergarten department of the Nor nal school. entertained very interest ingly in honor of her sister. Miss Irene Teller. of Los Angeles. on Thursday afternoon at the kinder garten. Present as guests were the teachers of the training school and the students in the kindergarten de- partment The time was well filled in playing games and the guests were Charmingly entertained by vocal mU- sic so beautifully rendered by the guest of honor who is an exception ally accomplished singer After this delicious refreshments were served and the guests departed. voting Miss Zeller a most charming hostess and wishing that the guest of honor might be persuaded to remain in Tempe.
 PLACE YOUR ORDER for all kinds of nursery stock early Prices lowest and inspection guaranteed before you pay for same. c. 4. Goodwin, Tempe. Adv. P
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
INACCURATE MArINEEs

The Goodwin opera house today in 'augurates the Saturday matinee and throughout the remainder of the sea son good program of moving pie lures will be run every Saturday af- ternOOn from two to five o'clock. There will be a change of pictures at the evening program which com mences at s o'clock. The program for tonight's movies will be. The Tor rent strong western tWo-rcel play. When Cupid Crossed the Bar" The Stool Pigeons Revenge" and the thirteenth episode of The Broken Coin
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
SHIPMENT OF HOGS

A. x. Porter shipped a car os hogs to Bisbee yesterday Alfalfa and hogs present a combination growing mere and more into favor with the ranchers of this section. Some are going further and adding calves to the list. Who is there able to sound a note of pessimism in a country Of COWS and calves and chickens and eggs and hogs and pigIets and turksy and taters and everything else that's good IL is the man who overreaches him self who gets discoura Ged A little land and a living" until one 8 able to get more land is the program for Contentment and safety.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
WHIskEY SELLING CHARGE

man said to have arrived recently from Phoenix. where the suspicious of officers had been aroused against him. was arrested Thursday evening on the charge of whiskey selling He is reported to nave secured a fair profit on the much desired article. the spirited demand bringing the price up to $500 a pint. There is nc. greater evidence of the potenC,- of the law of supply and demand than in the Arizona liquor scarcity. This is the first arrest for this cause since the law went into effect 3 year ago.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The annual meeting Of the stock holders. CthOse holding Preferred stcckl of the United Produce Growers Association of Arizona will be held in its office. 21 West Washington Street. Phoenix, Arizona. on Saturday Janu- arV 18th, 1916 at o'clock p. NJ. for the purpose of clcCting a Board Of DireC- tors to serve for the ensuing year. and to transact such other business as may come before said meeting
 A. H. TERRELL
 President
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
DOMESTIC DRAMA

The misunderstanding between marrled people are perhaps the most PsychOliogically perpleXins of any. and one which most persons experience and wish to have answered.
 In "Fatherhood." Robert Bosworth. the author and producer of the piece. presents a problem and answers it most forcibly
 "FatheThOod" will be at the Ma jestic this afternoon and tonight Mir BOsworth produced and played the principal roles in photoplav versions of The Sea Wolf" Martha Eden" John Barleycorn.' Burning Day light The Odyssev of the North"
 Smoke BelIcy' and The Scarlet Sin"
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
MRS. w. J. Le BARRON SLIGHTLY
 BURNED

A combination of hot stove and a greasy rag caused what came near being a very serious accident yester- jay. Mrs. LeBarron was wiping off the top of the stove and the cloth caught fire spreading instantly to her dress. Fortunately for the lady the fire was eXtinsuished at once. but not before her hand and arm had been painfully burned.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
B. JOHNSON HERE

R. Johnson, the genial Lily Milk salesman, is here from a trip in the northern part of the state where he has been filling his order book He comes for conference with President J. B. Cook. who is to leave in the morning for Los Angeles. on business connected with the Pacific Creamerys $ popular Lily Milk"
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
NEW YORK MONEY

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-Mercantile paper. 3a34.
 Sterling: Sixty day bills. s4.71: de- mand. SA75h cables. S476.
 Bar silver. 569sc: Mexican dollars 4315c.
 Government bonds. steady: railroad bonds. firm.
 Time loans. firm. Sixty and ninety days. 2% six months. 2N OR
 Call money. steady: High. 9. low. S4 ruling rate. ?: last loan. ?: closing bid. 1&: offered at ?.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08
HE SMII ES

The entire force of the F'ike stage drivers are a smiling. genial. courte- oUs lot. but the "Smilingest" of them all yesterday was J. A Horton. ia miliarly known to his host of friends at 'Alabam." The young man who arrived at his home at 2:15 D. m weighs nine pounds, and seems well pleased with this bright sunshinv world. Mother and babe are doing well
Arizona republican., 1916-01-08

partner, Thomas Buchannon. at San Diego Calf. He was making his home with two nieces. Mrs Anna Kennedy and Mrs. Mary Coleman of the coast city. at the time of his death. Mir. Buchannon was born in Iowa seventy-three years ago and had spent the last forty-fOur years in the state of Arizona, being we'll and favorably known to all old residents of this community. He served as q soldier during the entire four years of the Civil War, and the lessons he learned iD hardihoOd during that try
 ing periCd stood him in good stead during the pioneer days of Arizona.
 Mir BuchannOn's wife died several
 years ago. He will be buried in San
 DcgO.