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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
SUPREME COURT TO
DECIDE LEGALITY OF
SELECTIVE DRAFT

Washington, Oct. 2-The supreme
court was asked to pass on the con-
stitutionaIity of the selective draft law
at the earliest date possible in a mo-
ton presented today by solicitor Gen.
eral Davis.
Appeals by persons convicted of vio-
lating the law have been made and
the solicitor general asked that they
be- advanced and heard together,
Among the cases are those of Emma
Goldman and Alexander Berkman.
convicted on charges Of urging men
of conScription age not to register.
The motion was taken under advise
ment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
SLOvAk UNIONS
WOMEN MEMBERS
CONVENE IN CITY
Society With Big Member.
ship Send Delegates to
Bridgeport.

st. Johns hall. attached to st.
Johns Nepomuck slovak parish, is
the scene of a national convention of
the Ladies of the s1ovak Catholic
union, representing membership of
about 1900, mostly in Pennsylvania.
The session opened today with SOL
enn high mass in the church led by
Rev. Father Lechn1an OF the Erie Dio-
cese, assisted by Fathers Panik and
Komara, the latter preaching the SER
mon.
The session will continue through
out the week. Minor reports of COM
inittees occupied today's session as
well as seating of delegates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
half OF FAMILY
NOW in SERVICE
or UNCLE SAM
mother Gives Six Sons to
Country With a
Smile.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-The nations call
to arms has gradually decreased the
size OF the family circle at the home
of Richard A. McGauran until today
the father, mother and four small
sons are the only ones left out of a
family OF IL. Six of the McGau1 an
boys are in some branch Of national
service and the four at home declare
their age alone keeps them out of the
army or navy.
Mrs. McGaure-~ said she has sent
every sone Of her away without
shedding aStear.
Tive encouraged them to co. she
said. IT feel that it's their duty
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
Hold Husband of
17-Year- Old on Charge
Of Perjuring Himself

Stephen Brown, "a Waller place,
who was arrested on charge of per-
jury, following his marriage to Ruth
Bieneth, II years, of the same ad-
dress, was held for the December
term of the superior court by Judge
Frederic Bartlett this morning.
It is alleged that Brown when OBJ
taining a marriage license swore his
wife was 21 years of age, when he
knew she was minor. The father
of the girl on being told Of the we'd
ding caused the arrest OF Brown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
REVOLUTION ON
IN TURKESTAN

Petrograd, Oct. "A revolutionary
movement is in progress in Turkes-
tan. General Cherkess, commander
of the district, has been attacked and
beaten.
A temporary revolutionary commit
tee has been organized to take all
power. Parts of two regiments join
ed in a counter revolutionary move
ment.
The minister of the interior says he
is not alarmed, and is confident that
this disturbances will soon be que1IeA.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
RAILROAD STOCKS
AT NEW Low LEVEL

New York, Oc. New low records
were made today on the New York
stock exchange by several important
railroad stocks. The liquidation was
attributed to foreign interests
Chicago, Mflwaukee & st. Paul
common dropped to 81 n. its low duo-
tation since 1895, and the. preferred
dropped to 90. which Is considerably
under its low record for more than
20 years Baltimore b. Ohio, once a
popular Ateck on thu esraeu boarse,
feii to so, fts low reacrd aaes 1860.
New YORK Central a& 7xk registered
its lowest In about Is yearh
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
Discover Body of Lieut..
Vosse, Famous German
Airman, in British Lines

British Headquarters in France ana
Belgium, Oct. 2EThe body of Lieut.
vosse, the famous German aviator, has
been found in the British lines The
lieutenant was killed in combat with
British airman. He died nght-.
ing.
The death of Lieut.. vosse was re-
ported unofffcially from Amsterdam
last week. He was said to have bee1
killed in fight with his Goth adj
versary The lieutenant was credited
in German official reports with having
brought down AZ aeroplanes up to
Sept. 10.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
THREE NURSES KILLED
WHEN GERMANS BOMB
MILITARY HOSPITALS

British Headquarters in Francs and {
Belgium, Oct. "A German airman
has dropped bombs on two hospitals
behind the British lines. Three Brit
ish nurses and some wounded soldiers
were killed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
AGAINST GREAT
LAKES TOWING co. DISMISSED

washington, Oct. z-On motion of |
the government the supreme court |
dismissed today proceedings brought |
against the Great Lakes Towing Co,
the alleged towing trust, under the |
Sherman antitrust law. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
GERMANS CLAIM
BIG ADVANCE ON
FLANDERS FRONT T

Force British Back 500 Metres in Fighting at Poly
gon Woods, Berlin Official Report Declares
British Announce Repulses of Five Teuton At
tacks and Retention Of All Positions Rus
sian Troops Make Big Gain in Riga Region
Paris Reports Heavy Artillery Fighting I'M
CraOnne Sector.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
FRENCH CONDUCT
REPRISAL RAIDS

Paris, Oct. 2-The German cities
of Frankfort on the Main, Stuttgart,
Treves and Coblenz were bombarded
last night by French aviators in re-
taliation for German aerial attacks
on French cities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
1000 Prisoners Are
Captured By British

London, Oct. 21Nearly 1000 prison-
ers were taken in the British drive In
Mesopotamia which captured Rama
die. it is announced officially.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
RUSSIANS ADVANCE
ONE MILE IN RIGA

- Petrograd, Oct 2-Russian aivanc-.
ed detachments IN the Riga section
yesterday broke through the German
lines and pushed forward for dis
tance of one mile. says the official
statement today by the Russian war
office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
PROBATE COURT.

The will of Hans Jensen was ad-
nnitted to probate today. The eetsee
consists OF a. half interest IA q hoASe.
which is left to the widow, Anna Jsn-
sen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02
TEUToNS DEFEATED
IN CRA0NNE SECTOR

Paris. Oct 2-Heavy artillery dght-
ing Is in progress all along the Aiane
front, especially in the Craonne Sec
tor. Two German attacks were re-
pulsed by the French last night, to-
days official statements says.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-02

Berlin, Oct 2, via London-A portion of the fighting
ground at Poygon wood the Flanders 'front.' depth Of
500 metrs captured by German troops from British
yesterday headquarters today The gained
ground retained.
London, Oct 2-Five attacks by the Germans along the
at the northeastern corner of Poveo
wood have ended in complete failure, the office
All positions were maintained.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-10
UNUSUAL CASES
FOR COMMISSION
Public Service Will Have Many
Matters to Discuss in Four
State Cities

Cases, involving unusual complaints
are listed for hearing by the Public
Service Commission next week at
meetings to be held in Harrisburg,
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Johns
town. The chief Philadelphia hear
city for approval of plans for the
lines, which will be held Wednesday.
Tuesday in this city there will be
argument on the complaint of the city
of Williamsport that the Pennsylvania
railroad does not provide adequate sta
ton facilities in Market street in that
city which raises big question, and
on the city's complaint against the
mains of the Williamsport Steam
Company. Thursday a hearing will be
held on whether 81 per mile is an ex-
cessive charge for traction engines on
Lancaster county toll roads and a
|case FROM Rochester whether a water
company can refuse to furnish water
to property bought at sheriff's sale
and against whose former owner a
water company held an unpaid bill.
On Thursday in Philadelphia the hear
ing of the Central Pennsylvania Btu
minous Coal Operators Association
against the Pennsylvania railroad in
volving rates for coal will be heard.
On Friday in Pittsburgh hearings
will be held in jitney cases. The same
day hearing will be held at Johns
town on the application of the bor-
ough of Hooversville for permission
to establish its own electric plant.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-10
WEST SHORE NEWS
Social and Personal News
of Towns Along West Shore

r. E. Lukens of Carsonville, visited
his sisters, Mrs. Jennie Zimmerman
and Miss M. E. Lukens. at New Cum
berland, this week.
Raymond Bond, of York, is visiting
relatives at New Cumberland.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Kohler. of Kutz-
town, are guests of III. G. Oren's fam
lily at New Cumberland.
Professor e. G. Rose, of Third and
Bridge streets, New Cumberland, who
took suddenly i'll last Sunday night, is
somewhat improved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-10

ORPHEUM - Tonight Mitzi in
Monday matinee and night, FEBRUARY
12-"The Millionaire's Son ana the
Shop Girl"
Wednesday, matinee and night. Febru-
ary IA - The Guilty Woman.
Saturday. matinee and night, FEBRUARY
1T-"0h! Oh! Delphine."
Observation-Disclosures
COLONIAL-"The Glory of Yolanda.
REGENT-"Easy Street"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-10
HARRY PRoWELU BURIED

New Cumberland, Pa, Feb. TO-
Funeral services of Harry Prowell, of
New York, who died on Tuesday at
the home of his brother, Silas Prowell,
in Market street. were held yesterday
afternoon and were conducted by the
Rev. DIR. T. S. Wilcox, pastor of Baugh-
man Memorial Methodist Church. The
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-10

pallbearers were Samuel f. Prowell,
of New Cumberland; Edward Burger,
of Goldsboro; Edward Miller, of York.
and James Detwiler. of Steelton.
Burial was made at Mount Olivet
Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-10
BURIED AT MYERsToWN

New Cumberland, Pa, Feb. TO-
The body of John Miller, who died at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. George
Eberley, in Sixteenth street, was taken
to Myerstown on Thursday, where
funeral services were held.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-10
MARRIED AT FREDERICK

Waynesboro, Pa, Feb. 10.-J. G.
Renfrew. of Chambersburg, and Mist
Anna Catherine Snyder. of Waynes
boro, were married at Frederick. Nd,
by the Rev. DR.. Ulysses s. G.. Rupp,
of the Evangelical Church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-10
/. GOOD PLACE TO CARRY CHAINS

A shallow box fastened under the
footboards of the tonneau, having sew
eral half-inch holes in the bottom,
makes a good place for the chains. Put
them in with the mud on, and, as 1t
dries, 1t will shake off the chains and
through the holes.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28
sCHUsTER CALLS
| FOR FARMERS AID
WOULD PREPARE A MOST CRED
TABLE EXHIBIT FROM ELLIS
COUNTY THIS YEAR.
Exhibition Glass Has Been Provided
and Products VIII he shown NJ
Free Fan Fair and STATE Fair.

Now that the vegetable season has
arrived. the attention of gardeners
/ Is directed 10 the county exhibit 20
he made iii the Dallas Fair this fall.
III Ellis county makes d cretiitable
iexhihit 1t will be necessary to have
the cooperation Of all the citizens
Iof the county. Superior specimens
LOT every kind of vegetable, fruit,
grain. forage crop. grass. etc, are
wanted. As there are no funds pro-
lyiaad Tor the purchase OF these pro
lGnets. we can only appeal to our cit
LIENS to provide them.
AK the last Dallas Fair the Ellis
county exhibit was awarded prize
of sfe0 and this money has been
expended for exhibition glass, leag-
ing sufficient money ca hand for the
purchase OF preservatives. etc. but
We cannot, nor should we, be expect
Cd to purchase the products to be
shown
Tie exhibit Will be under the AUS
pieces OF the Ellis County Marketing
.ana DirersiEieation association, an
association OF Ellis county farmers,
organized for the purpose Of better
|fn1 conditions for the farmer and
his family, and The securing of bet
ter prices for his products. This as
ISOLATION also is responsible. in con-
nectiun with the WasahacI1ie Cham
Der Of Commerce, for the fall crop
exhibit and the annual poultry show.
We call On our people TO bring
their superior products to the Waxa-
hachie Chamber of Commerce, where
they will be properly cared for and
exhibited. This exhibit will be kept
tatact. III order that the varied pro
duets Of the eounty may be shown
to Interested parties
We ak ron 10 notify the follow
leg committeeman. CT bring tie pro-
ducts direct TO int Chamber Of Com
merce:
G. f. schuster. chairman; Harvey
Pigg. cotton; ]. 4. keyworth, corn;
W A. Few. grain. A. Wicker, for
age: Henry Curry, grasses; d. D.
Floyd, fruits; Mrs r II. Davis, veg
etabies. Lee Owen. miscellaneous;
Joe Daniel. manufactured products.
The prizes this year will aggregate
So .000 divided as follows: First
prize. $1,000; End prize, $500; Bird
prize, $500; 4th prize. 5000; ten
prizes of 800 each. There is no
reason in the world. except lack OF
Interest On the part OF our people,
Why Ellis county should not win the
first prize. So please lei US have
your superior products.
C. f. sCHUSTER,
Chairman Exhibit Committee,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28
REPRESENTATIVE COX
FAVORs DEMONST RAT|OA
WILL DO WHAT HE CAN TO KEEP
FARM DEMONSTRATION WORK
MOVING ALONG

Al the luncheon held by the Cham
Der OF Commerce on Tuesda, April
~. resolution was adopted asking
our representative in the legislature
to support the measure appropriatinp
sufficient funds to secure federal aid
unoer the sinith-Loge Act for the
Extension Department of a. & NJ
College. The failure to make this
appropriation will withdrew the
work Of the farm and home
demonstration agents in about 100
Texas counties. and viii abolish
the work among the boys and girls,
which is producing such great
results.
Hon ". e. Cox. one of Ellis
caunty's representatives. has nc
lnowledged receipt OF the telegram
j. the following letter which clear
~ states his views In the matter.
seccetary Chamber OF Commerce,
April Is, 1917,
DesE Sir;
Replying TO your telegram de-
Gire to say THAI it affords me groat
pleasure to state that ! shall com
ply with your request for do not
believe the state could more prao-
iieally invest the amount in any
enc Of the many activities OF our
different Institutions than in the
announcement OF canning clubs
and boys corn and hog CLUBS. our
Farm and Home Demonstration
agents are citizens whom We know
aAa SIC may also see their work
/ do not believe thoye is any IN
formed aud progressive citizen OF
the county who does not highly
appreciate the work Of these two
peogie
Very truly yours,
" u. cox.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28
THOUSANDS TIN
CANS ORDERED
BANKS MAKE ARRANGEMENTS
TO TAKE CARE or GIRLS
NEEDS FOR CANNING.
Cans vii, he Stored Here Until
Summer Months When Fruits VIII
Be Canned and Preserved.

All reliable agencies have for
some time been heralding to the
world the scarcity Of tin cans. SO
necessary TO properly take care Of
the surplus fruits and vegetables.
AS result of this agitation Mrs
In. n. Davis. Home Demonstration
agent for ELLIS county. made an in
Fsstigation ard found that these
containers we're really scarce and
hard to procure. 50 size enlisted the
aerTiees Of the Chamber OF Com
merce IN the matter. and arrange
iaents we're perfected with local
bank whereby ten thousand cans have
been purchased aud stored for the
girls OF the canning clubs OF Ellis
county. The work among these girls
would have been rendered useless
had cans not been available. and tue
supply nov ON hand will provide
fifty cans for each Of the two hun
dfed girls IN The county. They viii
&c sold al absolute cost the bank
haak not even charging interest for
the money advanced The cans are
now stored III the Chamber Of Conf
gaeroe rooms ana Will be sold only
80 the club girls.
In this connection i might be sn-
tefeetlug 70 state that Mfs- Davis
aa placed tor immsdiata Shipment
an order for tpenty-four steam pres
sure csnners which are TO be dis
tribnted 70 the housewives and clubs
OF Ma2ahsehie and Ellis eouaty.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28
their work.

their work.
Doan's Kidney Pills are especially
for weak kidneys.
Recommended by thousands-home
testimony proves their merit.
L. NJ. Wiisford. farmer, n. f. D.
No. 3, Waxahachie. says: az was
subject to various kidney ailments,
the worst one being iameness in my
hack, which often extended to the
top and back of my head / finally
used Dona's Kidney pills, procured
irom Curtin Drug Co, and was re-
lieYed at once. Since then, when
/ have had any tfouble from my
kidneys I have been quickly cured
by Doan's Kidney Pills"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don.
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney pIls-the same
that Mr.. Wilsford used. Foster
Ailburn Co, Props, Buffalo. n. Y.
adv
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

III these timcs when the price
III everything is getting beyond oil
reason. 1t IS refreshing and coasci-
isssy TO know that the seats in all
our churches are still free. Go To
church tomorrow.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

The dispatches tell US that the
kaiser is preparing to offer to the
a,lles some extremely liberal peace
terms. but nothing will be accepted
that does not include the stepping
down and pnt OF the entire Hozen-
LolIern outfit.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

The kaiser has all along contend
ed that he and the Lord are con-
Quoting the German side Of the
present war, but We think he il
now beginning to doubt the exis-
tcnce Of 4 partnership of this kind.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28
Ii its news-the Light has il

To get the best prices for any ar
lticla YOU may have for sale it is
necessary that everybody know that
you have something for sale. Let
THE Daily Light want column tell
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

The first shot fired by German
submarine in the war with America
was at q vessel named The Smith
Germans will find the Smiths thick
enough over in this country to give
Ter considerable trouble before the
scrap Is ended.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

II Gen. Sherman were living now
he would doubtless regard his for
mer definition of war as an eA-
ceedIngIy mild one.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

Little Ciaink Watson placed
the fourth game 10 his credit at
houston yesterday. From the
progress the Tigers are making up
ncrth. we think Jennings would do
we'll to call the little Trinity boy
in.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

Some men will make fortunes out
of the present war. but he who
dries bitter tear or binds up q
bruised and bleeding heart is after
al by far the richer man.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

The world is threatened with q
food shortage. Ellis county can
RAISE enough 70 supply her people
and take care Of great number
besides
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

II everything continues to go up
III price you are going TO hear
something drop before a great
while.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

In repeating the Lords prayer
some people no doubt place speciai
emphasis on the sentence that says
something about cur daily bread
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

There has never yet been a war
that Was conducted to suit sne Pc
Guitar notions Of those ~ho remain
cd at home While Others did the
fighting.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

When II comes 10 going hungry
III order to divide rations With a
dog, we believe firmly and strongly
IL the idea OF letting the dog lock
Cut for himself
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

Throw out the life line across
the dark wave. YOU need not
fear that there will be no one 70
grasp it.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

You can cast your bread on the
water with the full assurance fhal
some fellow will grab it before il
Eets out of sight.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

W. are always disposed to look
On the bright side, but We have
considerable trouble in locating the
bright side OF war.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28
EIGHT PAGES

One good deed performed each
dxy will make you better and a
happier man.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

Sometimes when you give man
rope TO hang himself he is too
contrary to use it,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

Flour al eight dollars hundred
may send us back 10 biscuits only
Gu Sunday morning Tor breakfast.
Well We have been there aid
knew exactly how 80 meet a situa-
ton Of that kild.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

II canaot he claimed that Bob
Davis. By carrying the flag, made
Bell county famous Another dis
aghguished eiti1en Of that county
had already placed her on the map.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28
ninchanEn.

Every HoushoId In Wsxaiaehie
should Know How TO Resist IL,
II your back aches because the
Kidneys are blockaded.
lou should help the kidneys With
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-28

Of results. advertise in ths Light
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Read tho dsht--teet al the news
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] DAILY SUBSCRIPTION RATE

DAILY SUBSCRIPTION RATES
One Month by Carrier SO
Six Months BY Carrier sa15
One; Year in Advance $500
One Year, in ADV, Out of City s4.oo
WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION RATES
One Year in Advance sl.od
Six Months. in Advance SO
Three Months, IN Advance e
Entered at the Waxahaciaie Post
pffice Is Mail Matter Of the Second
Glass.