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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
TROOPS TORRANCE
Unsteady STREAM
Movement of Americans to War
Front Keeps Pace With
Expectations.
BAKER ISSUES A STATEMENT
But Secretary of War Refuses to Give
Definite Figures sammies Shell
Town.

Washington, Nov 24.-Arrival of
American troops in France has kept
pace with the expectation of the war
department, Secretary Baker said to-
night in the first statement he has
ever authorized in connection with the
progress being made in increasing
General Pershing's forces. Mr.. Baker
declined, however, to state the number
of troops forwarded or to indicate
whether he anticipated delay from
this time Movement Of the forces, he
said, depended on two elements, the
training and equipment of the men
and the availability of ships.
"As fast as they are ready ships and
men will be combined" the secretary
said. LAS many American troops are
now overseas as we expected in the
beginning to have overseas at this
time
Mr.. Baker indicated that an official
statement Of the number of American
troops in France was not to be eX-
pected at any time during the war.
May Tighten Censorship.
He caused an inquiry to be made of
the military censor, Major General Nc
Intyre, however, which may result in
more liberal regulations as to publica-
tions of designations of regiments,
brigades or companies which are en-
gagged in action on the front from time
to time If there is no sound military
reason for suppressing that informa-
ton, Mr. Baker said, he desired to
give it out.
The secretary's attention was called
to the fact that the British official
statements recently have named at
least by geographical designation the
troops used in various offeEsives. APP
parentIy a new policy in this regard
has been adopted in London and the
War Department may do likewise.
American Guns Shell Town.
With the American Army in France
Nov. 24.-The enemy artillery firing
is more active along the American sec
tor. Shells in more than normal mum
Der are falling on the rear areas. No
new casualties have resulted.
In reprfsaI for the Smelling of the
town in which the American head
quarters is located, during which a
shell fell on an American regimental
headquarters, American guns sent an
equal number of shells into the cor.
responding town behind the German
lines the next day.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS

The jury in the suit of the Bache-
Denman syndicate against the United
Mine Workers and others, returned
verdict in the federal court awarding
plaintiffs damages of 100000 Under
the Sherman Act the plaintiffs are
entitled to three times the judgment.
or 100000.
SO far as the White House is con-
cerned the adoption of a permanent
military policy for the United States
must await the end of the present
war, close friends of the administra-
ton at Washington say.
Upward of fifty persons, mostly
women and children, were more or less
seriously injured and scores OF build
ings shaken when a ''thawer'' plant Of
the American Zinc Company of Ten
nessee. at Mascot, containing an enor-
nous quantity Of dynamite was demol-
ished by an explosion
Eighteen Americans have left Pet
rograd on a special car attached to the
Siberian express, on their way to Amer
lea, constituting the first party Of
Americans to leave because of the dis
turbed conditions OF Russia
All Mexican federal soldiers, their
families and horses viii be sent to
Juarez soon, it became known at the
internment camp at Maria, Tex. The
Mexicans VINO evacuated Ojinaga, op-
posite Preside, Tex, viii go on q spe-
ciaI train to FL Paso and from there
to Juarez-
-Shesfff a. Z. Gregg OF Elida. n. N.
attempted 70 arrest Charles Glover on
q charge OF evading the draft. The
sheriff was shot through the stomach
and Glover three times In the body.
Both VIII die.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Save Tin Plate.

The housewife will do her bit in the
conservation of the limited supply Of
tin plate by soaking and cooking her
own dried peas and lima beans in the
kitchen and thereby releasing a pro-
portiOnal amount of tin cans for use
in the packing OF peTishable foods,
where they are greatly needed Con-
sumers are urged by the department
of agriculture, to read labels OF canned
meas and lima beans carefully in or
der to see whether they are getting q
fresh or a soaked dried product
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
THE ROCHESTER BOAT LANDS

London, Nov. 21.-The missing boat
from the American steamship Roches-
ter which was sent to the bottom by a
German submarine November has
Just landed at a port in Ireland, the
British admiralty announced today.
The boat contained five men, the only
survivors from the original boats crew
of twelve.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Vacuum the Horse

The latest application OF the vacuum
cleaning principle is to the grooming
OF horses. Walter B. Guild OF ROx-
bury, Mass, has invented a kind Of
glove which takes the place Of the
old curry comb and brush and cleans
the hide thoroughly and quickly, says
Popular Science Monthly Between
the fingers OF the glove small, stiff
bristles are set These stir up the
dust in the hide. The brushes are sep
grated from the walls OF the glove.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
A $50, 900 Jewel Robbery

Minneapolis, Nov. 22.-Three motor
car bandits stepped into jewelry
store on the principal downtown street
here today. forced a clerk to open the
safe and escaped with diamonds and
other gems valued at between $45, 900
and $4,000
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
snIdier q German Sow

Denver, Col, Nov. 23.-Max Under,
a soldier in the quartermaster's de-
partment at Fort Logan, near here,
and said by federal officers to be
German naval reservist, was arrested
today by a federal officer, suspected
of being a German spy.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
POSTAL RATE is PROTESTED
Second Class Matter Should Not Have
Been Raised, Federation of
Labor Says.

Buffalo, N Y, Nov 24.-With the
completion of tn. report of the adjust
ment committee today the committee
on education was prepared to submit
to the convention of the American
Federation of Labor. recommendations
on several important resolutions in
Guiding one protesting against the
change in rates on second class post
age included in the War Revenue Law.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Fumiaation Set Ship On Fire.

An Atlantic Port, Nov. 21.-Chemi-
Gals used for fumigating are believed
to have caused a fire on United
States transport here early today. The
vessel had been sealed for fumigation
and no one was on board when the
blaze started.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Bynq Now a Fun General.

London, Nov 24-Promotion of Sir
Julian Byng from lieutenant general
to the full rank of general, in recog-
milton of his services in the operations
around Cambria, was formally an
nounced by the war office today.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Iunrv RIIII.rd R.il.

The tusks OF the cow elephant have
been found best adapted 70 the MAKING
Of billiard balls. The tusk OF the fe-
male is not so curved as that OF ths-
male, and The fine nerve passage is nos
so clearly seen.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Jeremiah o,Learx indicted

New York, Nov. 247Jeremiah A
O'Leary. president of the american
Truth Society and editor of Bull, q
publication recently barred from the
mails. was today indicted on the
charge of violating the Espionage Act
and the postal laws
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

We can remember the time When
a man used to have TO run back to
the house to borrow car fare from his
wife now and then. Nowadays he
touches her for gasoline mOney.-Ex-
change.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

A woman always heaves a SIGH n
relief when her husband has pvr;t-
ten out the checks fer his rno1thlz
bills. because she knows that she Is
free TO hurry down town ana run M
few more.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Ruth Law Would FIv in Army.

Washington, Nov. 24.-Miss Ruth
Law of Chicago, aviatrix, has applied
to the War Department for a pilots
commission in the aviation section of
the signal corps. The application was
taken under consideration.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Certainty No Harm.

Her Husband hear the druggist.
Boozewater, was arrested for keeping
q blind pig.
Mrs. Goodsoie-I don't see anything
wrong in that He was probably try
ing to cure the poor animal
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Another offleer is killed.

Washington, Nov. 22.-FIrst Lieut.
Orlando Gochnauer. Freeport, H., med
zeal officers reserve corps, attached
to the British forces, was killed IN &C
ton November 6, and First Lieut.. Alex
ander j. ellis, Carbonate, Pa, was
slightly wounded. General Pershing re-
ported today.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
The Pope Pleaded For Venice.

Rome, Nov. 21.-Pope Benedict has
extracted from Germany and Austria
the promise not to damage Venice nor
remove her priceless art treasures il
the city is evacuated before an ad.
vancing Teutonic army.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Bio Cut in Packers Profit.

Chicago, Nov. 24-Packers' profits
will be cut to 10 or II per cent by the
government This includes the profits
on by-products, from which the great
est source of revenue is derived.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Wreck Rio German War Plant.

Zurich, Nov. 23.-One Of the largest
and most important chemical works
in Germany. the Griesheim Elektron,
near Frankfort-on-the-M ain, was de-
stroyed by an explosion Tuesday
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Los Angeles to Be Near DIV.

Los Angeles, Nov. 22-Los Angeles,
as the result of an initiative election
yesterday, will become, on April 1,
1918, a saloonless city-the largest
now in the country.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

London. Nov. 2O-Five German sub
marines were destroyed on Saturday
Premier Lloyd George made this an
nouncement today in the House OF
Commons
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
wouIdrpt Work.

Zones swore he'd tell his wife the
truth always and at any cost this
morning"
sWeIlT'
swell, he went home TO lunch; to
night he resumes diplomacy"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Rothschild Dies in Palestine.

London, Nov. 20-Major Evelyn de
Rothschild. son of the late Leopold de
Rothschild, has been killed in Pales-
tine. He was in the same regiment
as his cousin, the Hon. Neil Primrose,
son of the Earl of Roseberry.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
RIue Water snd AZ.

Pure water. according to Lord Ray-
leigh, is greenIsh blue. while pure sir
Is blue, because. according TO Ne--
tons dictum, the molecules OF the sfr
are sufficiently large TO reject blue
rays.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Aviation schooI In Ark=nsas

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 21-Lonoke.
twenty miles east of Little Rock, has
been definitely selected by the War
Department as the site of an army
aviation training school.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

Osakis, Mimi, Nov. 23--Because OF
alleged disloyaI remarks. E w Strate-
never a naturalized American Of Ger
man birth. was given a coat Of tar
and feathers last night Stratemeyer
told the authorities he did not recog-
nize any of his assailants.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Why He kent on

JudgeWhy did you not heed the
traffic officers signal and stop7
Chaufe1-Why, a pedestrian step
ped directly I'm front Of my car ct
that moment
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
a F. of l. To Cheer Up Russia.

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 21-The war
grimed hand of brotherhood will be
stretched out to the great mass Of
Russia's revolution torn workers by
the American Federation OF Labor, it
was learned today.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

American DRAFTED 81 GerTrian F4fttlJs
Copenhagen, Nov. 23--Doctor Fish
er, an American dentist practicing In
Cologne, has been taken into the Ger
man army, according 70 advices re-
esfved here from Germany.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

Norwegian Ship Sinks With Crew.
Trondhiem, Norway, Nov. 22@The
salvage steamer. SCHROEDER, struck
a mine near FoHa today and sank.
The crew Of ten men was lost.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05
BRILLIANT METEOR SAILED
OVER SNYDER MONDAY NIGHT

A npmher of noo,io h,.,o WIN han.
.s -, - 100
o'ooN "onu"y n'tn' were S'"i''ou
ana fllled with momeniary awe by
the passing Of an unusually brilliant
moteor A marty of snyder people
war, hoy,or ,,onir and hov no
p''' '"" '"' '''''u"u'"s' "'''
hghied as by an immense ray OF cleo
trlclty, One lady thought that Dooms
day had come and one man thought
his automobile In which his children
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05
WAS IN GERMAN MONEY?

Senator's Ia Follett and Gore have
been standing out In the United
states Senate In opposition to tho
war plans OF Congress and the ad-
mlnlstratiou and In this way have
rendered aid to Germany.
Recent disclosures have shown
that Count Won Bernstorff. while In
WASHINGTON, as the German amhassa-
dor to this country asked permission
of his country to use $4,000 to in
ruence the American Congress to
keen ont oi war 1t is known that
some Senators and Representatives
worked to Ike the United states
from going TO var even after Ger
many had committed many uniriend-
" acts. These men fought against
American action. Now. LaFolle,t and
Gore are being repudIated by their
respective constituencies.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

Dr. o. a. Johnson, who has been
pursuing scientific cancer research
for a number Of years was among the
nrst Investigators to announce cancer
as a blood disease The doctor has
published a new illustrated book in
which he explains the cause OF can
Ger and describes symptoms in var
ious locations and stages Of develop
ment Also many reports Of cases
treated during the past II years arc
given In evidence OF the success Of
his method OF treatment. which is en-
tirely non-surgical. This valuable
book ought to be In the hands Of
every cancer sufferer For a free
copy address Dir. o. A. Johnson.
Suite $50, 1890 Main street. Kansas
City. Mo. II
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05
HOBBY CUTS DOWN EXPENSES

When Gov. Hobby submitted to the
legislature the matter OF repeating
the laws creating a West Texas A. &
NJ. College and other institutions. he
pointed to the necessity OF cutting
out big lump OF appropriations In
order that the very high tax rate
may more nearly raise money enough
to pay the bills.
These three measures carry a to-
tai appropriations OF s1,150,00O.
Gov Hobby In his message points out
that the reason for the submission
Of the repeal Of these laws is because
Of the large amounts OF appropria-
tlons made for the support OF the
government. He shows that for the
support Of the government for this
fiscal yeaer It will be necessary to
raise S1S,Si6.97S and with tax rate
Of S5cts on the 800 property val
uatlon, the estimated expenditures
Of the government will exceed by
s2.637.7S2 the revenue produced un-
der this tax rate. hence the necessity
for the repeal OF these laws
As proof that the law makers were
in agreement with the governor the
House readily passed the repeal bill
by a vote OF SO to 10 and the Senate
passed It on Thursday as soon as that
body finished up with Ferguson.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

The present governor Of the State
OF Texas is a member OF the Texas
Press Association and the secretary
OF this association, hereby serves no
tlce on the governor. that unless he
pays his dues when they are due. we
will draw on him Just like we do
on Bob Gresham and Ed. Blaekshear.
Sam Harben's Echo.
Under the old regime a threat like
that would have called for a change
In the regency OF the College OF In
Arts.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

A committee Of practical cotton
men were sent out sometime ago to
figure out the exact cost Of raising
cotton and after reckoning every
item OF EXPENSE they reported to
Commissioner Davis that at the pro-
bablc average Of q third of a bale to
an aero this year the cost figures a
cents a pound and then advised far
mers to hold their cotton for mini
mum price of 30 cents pound. It
Is not clear why these expert men
will advise farmers to sell at all at
a loss OF fourteen cents a pound.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

Abilene claims to be within 20
miles OF the geographical center OF
the state. WIN you please tell us
what sort OF a map the locating com
mlttee Of the West Texas A. & NJ.
college used when they located the
school In Central Texas as a West
Texas institution. Colorado Record.
They probably could tell, but they
promised to never give II away and
would submit to impeachment rath-
or than betray the confidence OF
friends.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05
600

Gov. Hobby Is a man Of culture
and education and In his official du-
ties Is not disposed to think he knows
everything when he has a duty to
perform h. considers the law and
the public Interest and II he has any
doubts as 10 what should be dono
or how to do II. he consults with the
Attorney General and other repre-
sentatlyos Of the people.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05
fltlfl

One State Senator was 80 mad over
tho impeachment OF Ferguson that
he offered q resolution asking tho
House to prefer charges against Re-
gent LlllleGeld The Senate refused
TO consider IT, Then he wanted the
House to cxpel Speaker Fuller In
stead OF doing that the House yitei
without discussion to make Fuller a
memoer OF The Committee to inves-
tlsatc III state Departments and
puhlls Institutions.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

The more the German excuse for
war is examined. the hrmer becomes
the belief that there wasn't any
indianapolis News.
It is probable that there has never
before been a war In which the peo-
pie have been so well Informed as to
the cause and the way II started and
why Germany so deliberately pre-
pared for It and brought II on.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

Texas will Try to forget that Jim
Ferguson was over her governor,
but will remember for long time
the circumstances that have called
for a general reform.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05
LEGISLATURE ADJouRNs SINE
DIE.


The thifd called session OF th'
3bih Legislature adjourned last Sat
urdny The second call was made b,
s...,,. r,,,o. b, ooo.,do, ,r,noocn.
u'n' '""'h'H "h"'"'' '''' ''''''' -
Ferguson and after the members had
gathered in Austin on this call. Civ
Ferguson issued A formal call for
A.. ..mo Ao,r Nm, omi,,.d tho I'm.
-. a., -,
P'"'"' '"''''
ceeded however 10 uhuo 'no re'su'
son mischief toward the State Uni
yerslty and with the help OF acting
no,.r,or uohhv mn, tha, institution
-, ..,.a
'"'" y" '' wv ""'
turn III aruoies OF Impeachment
against Ferguson.
A third special session was neces-
sary to give the Senate time to Try
the Governor and the result was re-
moyal Of J. r. Ferguson from Of
iico and barring him from ever again
holding office In this State
W. P. Hobby becomes Govern
or OF Texas In fact and Ferguson has
moved back to Temple.
After the impeachment WORK was
finished the Legislature proceeded 10
enact & bill providing speclheaily Tor
giving the speaker power TO con-
yene the Legislature In certain cases,
The law creating the West Texas
A. a NJ. College was repealed ana
some other institutions cut out thus
cutting down the state appropriation
fund close to two million dollars a
spirit OF Investigation got into the
legislative blood and committees
were appointed by both houses, to
make a complete investigation OF all
state offices and public institutions.
This committee will examine the
books and look into methods OF con-
Quoting Business and find II some
branches OF the government may be
abolished and some others combln-
I'd so that the State may get along
Just as well with fewer clerks and
and thus rave large bal
lnce In the running expenses.
Members Of the committees are;
Senate Committee. NJ. Alder
lice Of waxahaohle. c. II. Buchan-
an Of Snyder. /. 4. Clark Of shulen-
berg. n. A. Dechord, Jr. Of Frank
lin; George NJ. Hopkins Of Denton
c u. Hudspoth Of N Paso: o. 8 |,
baltimore Of Fort Worth. !. c. Nc
Nealus Of Dallas. and J J strick-
and Of Palestine
House Central Executive Commit
lee. n. Bryan Of Midland;
Bruce W. Bryant Of Haskell: Leon
ard Tlllotson OF sealy: W. D. Cope
II Chlldress: I. d. Falrchllds Of
-ufkln, william Fly Of Gonzales:
.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05
Constipation the Father Of Mmy III.

or tho numerous Ills that AFFECT
humanity a large share start with
constipation. Keep your bowels reg
ular and they may be avoided.
When a laxative Is needed take
Chamberlaln's Tablets. They not on
ly move the bowels but improve the
appetite and strengthen the dlges-
ton. For sale by all dealers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05
fllIIl

Frat attraction Of the Lyceum
course Monday night. October at
Opera House. Get your tickets from
the slyder ladies.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

Argentina says that Germany must
end the conflict or suffer a South
American boycott.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

.: .: : =: > : a: > 4: {: > {:
Borrow a Liberty Bond you can
foak II for cash.
The Ranger Season is on.
school Is furnishing says Prof.
Clark.
The juice plant Is running regular
now.
The movies" open Saturday.
You will have to 20 after your own
drugs Monday.
Grocery delivery Is rather one
sided these days.
Cotton comes In one bale at a time
cheer up.
Feed stuff is selling by the pint.
Get yours and avoid the rush.
There's little Juice In beef steak
these days.
Buy a loaf OF bread and Liberty
Bond. - ~
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

Roscoe, Snyder a Pacific
Depot one block east Of public
square.)
North Bound-CDaily ex SUM
No. 6 arrives ..... 1915 a. m.
seuth Bound-(Daiiy or SUM
No. 9 departs .... 400 .. m.
North Bound-tSunday only
No. 7 arrives .... 1885 a. m.
South BoundL(sunday only
No. 8 departs ..... 500 p. N.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

The Signal extends profound sym
patty to Editor and Mrs. / r. Hill
OF the Roscoe Times. In the death OF
their baby daughter, Ruth. aged one
year and nine months which occurred
at their home. September 81.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

Got It while It Is cheap. Binder
Irvine. Farmers Union Mercantile
Company. II
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Johnston left
Thursday IN their car for a visit to
Mineral Wells and other points.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. II NJ Blackard
have moved to the Glen house in
West Snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-05
RAILROAD TIME TABLE

Atchison. Topeka a Santa Fc.
depot sixteen blocks north OF pub
lilo square on Scarborough ST.
West Bound
No. sos leaves ... 11;i6 a. m.
No. s21 Leaves ... 400 A. m.
East Hound
Ne. zoe leaves .. SOS a. m.
No. si7 leaves ... 5:35 .. m.