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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
WHAT WAR HAS DONE
TO ITALY FINANCIALLY
Nv John u, Hcarle,

United Press STAFF Correspondent
ROME Italy. January ~. -
THE budget reports for itais's two
years OF var today shows that In the
financial year 1865 italy spent
So fa5. aNa zoe, Of which ssas,ooo,-
eco were for ordinary and sl.f7s.-
D0a, 600 FOR war expenses,
Ordinarily there would have been
a surplus og sas.oen GOO The war
ministry accounted sor S1.ass oee,-
|oou. Needy families Of soldiers re-
e4iseel sss.oee.ooo ot this amount.
The ministry Of marine spent $50
|osis. 600,
Other items directly due TO the war
Included s5l 0aa,pou fer Issuing and
paving Interest ON three war loans,
S4 .2tfu, aHe for transportation and
helping emiarants TO repatfaate ST.
sN0 900 to place the Italian Red sea
ealuBy IN q state OF defense and 81
zoo. 400 for the fishermen Of the Adj
riasie coast. The 19l6-fe budget
closed With deficit Of si52 $50, oao.
In lals-17 the army budget was
Increased by saag,aoo.eao and the
navy by Sss,ae0. eep. The pasment
OF interest on war loans amounted
10 So ,aoa, oee, s4.4oe,eoo weat to-
ards regatrlated Italians. $1,000
GOO towards strengthening further
the Red sea colony; sae0,ope 10 the
fishermen; 100000 to war orphans.
The total expense was sl,7a6,s0e,-
oea and the deficit, s65a,4oo. 900
The general economic conditions
may be considered almost az good
Probably, much less distress has
been caused by The war in Italy than
in other heAieerent countries. Since
tho wars beginning Italians have
worked nAre. produced more and
saved more tiian ever before.
The populations thriftless and toll
ere proven by the fact that. while the
SAL Ingy banks had sf.61q.oeo.9eo on
deposit en- June 30. 1914. the pres
en- deposits considerably exceed
ST. Soc. 100000 This, in spite Of
the higaer cost of living and the war
loans, whes las absorbed millions
81 dollars Of small SAVINGS. Besides
tae relniftancea from emigrants have
ainlest eaased. as there are now only
$4,000 emigrants abroad, compared
y It'll 3S0.e0e in 1913. In 1916 i'm
ports exceed exports By 1864, 400
0co
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
TEXAS HARDWARE Men
IN ANNUAL SESSION
CONVENTION OPENS AT DALLAS
WITH LARGE ATTENDANCE
or DELEGATES.

DALLAS, Texas. Jan a., About
a thousand members OF the texas
Hardware and Implement assoesa-
zion gathered here today Tor the
annual convention
The biggest group OF eShahits ~
the history OF the association was
on view In the old Santa re pas
senger station, Every foot Of space
was sold several weeks ago
The business sessions which are
being held in the auditorium OF
the Chamber OF Commerce and
Manufacturer association were
opened at ESQ this morning py
the singing OF America. After
President Phil Hobbs Of Alice haa
called the meeting 70 order, Louis
I.insitz, president OF the Chamber
Of Commerce and Manufacturers
association, made an address OF
Welcome Joseph Netser OF Laredo.
vice president OF the association,
responded. President Hobbs then
made his annual report and secreta-
ry b. D. Tingle OF Dallas present
ed his report.
The feature of the convention
will be the address Of tomorrow )
session by George X. james OF Mem
phis, a prominent wagon nanufac-
turer. He will speak on the de-
velopment OF the dealer aud his
&C immunity Other speakers to-
morrow will be II. C Meyer of
koekdaie, T. a. clawpitt OF Kings
vile, aud Oscar j. Rae Of Clifton.
A meeting OF the Texas Hardware
and Implement Mutual Fire Insur~
ance company VIII be held in the
afternoon.
The convention Will close Friday.
The speakers en- that day viii in
cluda Glen Walker OF Fort Worth,
T A. Richardson Of Dallas and 5.
j. Kennerly of Gainesville.
The Dallas Implement. Hardware,
sadalery and Tractor club will have
charge Of tho entertainment pro-
gram
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
SUFFRAGE WORKER WILL
ADDRESS WOMEN HERE

aiss Lutte Steanrs Of Wisconsin
viii speak on Tuesday, Jan, 80, at
Sims library ut p. m, on the sub
ject. "Why Women Want to Vote. -
Miss Stearns is one Of the directors
of the general federation Of We
mems clubs. She was for some years
one OF the library commissioners OF
the state Of Wisconsin, The address
here is o part OF an educational cam
paign being carried on by tho Equal
Suffrage association. The public
is invited 70 attend this address ana
learn what The association stands for.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

We have contributed literally
of cur space 10 point oHt the great
need for a new aangfaMegn In Wa1a-
hachie. ard We thought so fallF TIA
derstood tho situation. but siaee we
have had occasion to use the present
institution fer & m@meef Of our Own
family we haze heeR more fully con
Ylnsed fhaa ever before thar WaXa
hachie cannot afford 10 fali down On
the proposition OF providing better
facilities lo2 caring for the siek The
eutire citizenship OF the city and
equity should antle "a tbs movement
thst Is noN al 70 AeelTre d santa.
rlum that Is in heemag @ith the
needs for such an institution
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
EErHI.EHEN STEEL
~ trT BsG MELON"

NEW YORK, Ian sy---.0ne OF the
largest melons ever divided bs an
industrial corporation was announc-
led yesterday VIXEN the directors OF
| ike Bethlehem Steel corporation In
creased The coAlmon stock dividend
! from sas per cent 10 10 psr cent
quarterly. recommended a zoo per
lssnt common stock dividend or hcnus
ana also offered the common stock
ihosslera the right 10 subscribe to sia,~
a0n. cue aew seek III par on the
hasls of share fof share of present
holdings
This action was made possible by
Il proposed increase OF the common
stock f1ua sI5,aaa,eao ~ $4,000
Ipua The plan regarding The new
stock u tp be submitted To share
shosglers at d special meeting Fcbra-
Iagy ~. inasmueh as Charles MI.
sesaNab. chairman ef The corporation.
land his friends are believed to con
|lreI tne present stock issue. Il Is sir-
slaa ity assured thar the proposition
|oa the whole would be approved.
Veins power vii be withheld
from the neW stock. Que reason for
Ithls aeessaoa, ana perhaps the NEST
important. 1t vas explained, is that
1If. SeAwab promised the British
government that he would not re-
Ilsnaaisk control oF the corporation
Nhsla the War lasts.
The haas lng house Of J.. and ".
seilgnan 4 To. Is forming d syndi-
cate TO anaerwrita the purchase of
the s15.oo0,00o of new common
stock. 10 be known Is class b, which
viii be offered to stockholders for
pro rata subscription at par
The usual annual dividend Of
per cent ON the preferred stock, pay
able IN four quarterly instalIments,
also was declared.
Earnings of The Bethlehem Steel
corporation for the year 1916
amounted to sst,7t5,S2s. The ag-
g4esate net addition to the surplus
is s4s,5a3.s6s. making 1 total sur
plns on December 81. 19fG, Of s6si.
s7o.19s.
Orders on hand at the beginning
Of the present year amounted to az
pfoxl nlateiy slaa,5Qo 900. exceeding
those OF q year ago by about siS.-
0ou,00u
II was announced that It was main
" because Of tbe corporations great
Is increased volume of business that
il was deemed necessary to aparo-
pirate increased amounts to eonstfue-
tion and working capital and engage
IN a general policy Of financial e1-
pansIon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
WORLD TRADE At TER
WAR TO Be DISCUSSED

PITTSBURGH. Jan. "a. This
city was a magnet drawing toward
it today the brains of American
business. In eight special trains
the leaders OF American finance,
production aud industry arrived as
fast as moguI engines could bring
them
The 500 or more travelling will
jein fifty Pittsburgh men here to-
morrow In the fourth annual con-
vention Of the National Foreign
Trade council
Special attention viii he given by
the convention to the strengthen
ing systematically Of the trade and
social bonds between North and
South America plans viii he made
Tor the Development OF foreign
trade with our South American
peighbors on the broadcast aud most
progressive basis.
Greater prosperity through
greater foreign trade viii be the
dominant motto OF what promises to
oe the most important gathering Of
big business men in 1917.
The best way to meet new condi-
tons that the country is bound to
face after the end Of the European
war will be the problem Of this con-
yention.
A score of the most noted eco
nomists, financial experts. traffic
men, producers and distributors will
treat the question from every con-
ceiyable angle. Agricultural. min
ing, numbering. merchandising and
transportation experts as we'll as
bankers and manufactures will
have part in the planning for solid
ifieation OF American interests to
meet every possible eventuality.
James a, Farrell, Frank a. Van
der!ip and John n WHY'S ara three
% the leaders of the convention.
One special train was made up in
New Orleans, 1t carries the progress
FiVe business leaders of the recon
strueted south Another was coming
from san Francisco. 4 third was
eastward-bound from the rich har-
vest districts of the middle west
Another from Chicaso brought 8
large uumber OF railroad men. St!l
another from New York brought The
Wall street contingent The north.
ern lake states sped eastward their
copper aud lumber men. Various
broup conferences will bring togethel
frem time to time representation
4 espectiyely. Of the banking inter
ests, the transportation interests. th'
agricultural interests.
Whether the war ends on a days
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
PASSENGERS ARE INJURED
IN TRAIN COLLISION

Oil cry Pa Jan. "a least
seven passengers were seriously I'M
lured IN tie MeCllntleYille yards os
the Pennsylvania railway IA the out
skirts OF Oil CITY shortly before moon
when "a passenger train Jumped the
TRACK a.nd Mas partly wrecked by q
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
SPEECH ANTAGoNlsl1C
To ESTENTE NATIONS,

STOCKHOLM, Jan 2i.~rhel
swedish newspapers % both paftioal
interpret President Wilson's speech
rs thaf Of Genaanophaile and antag
oniAtsc 70 the entente nations.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

President Wilson may not Pc able
10 impress bis views agan those Wt2
eoatrel The destinies Of Europe, still
# theY afa sound NE can see 30 haInl
Ill his giving expression to them,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

The only trouble in laeating the
proposed government paper aad pulp
mill Is tiaas ii can't be effective IN
carrying a4ore than one COMPRESSION
al district.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

Does 1t worry yau for Us 10 keep
On talking 10 gou about paying that
poll tax9 II -. so and set your
receipt and then all onr remarks viii
BE aimed az the other fellow.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

When ? wanaaa goes 81 shoot a
chicken. If goa want 10 Be safe get
near tie chicken when she goes
10 shoat her eegshand ty-standers
Rad better take 60 The woods.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

There is great complaint about
HnA-attenaaaee Of eoagFes aler az
sessions, but nothing said about
failure TO atteg1a meetings OF the
committees that ssye ogf the pork.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

Jones. he pays the freight, -
Waco Times Herald Yes. and Jones'
ne aoss tbs susing He might better
his condition ~ handling the ballot
d liftIH ghefe carefully.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

seme nations are renowned fof
ana thing and sesu- fur another. but
Mexico easily leads rae entire bunch
IL the production az revolutions
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
FEW FOLKS HaIE
GRsE
Drug 2isf ,ays Iatln
Recipe of sage Ta /

~ u : -sist SNtAs lss'ly
Recipe of sage Il.
Hair that loses Ii S
tire. or when il ~
dull and Iiteless Is
OF sulphur IN The ta
m ct her made up
Tea and Sulphur q
dark and beautiful.
women and men va
color. that beautiful
hair which il 50 aitla
TINS olta-tiHle rtg
Now adaYs we g
ture improved BY
other ingredients
drug store for 4
"NYyetlfs Sage and
pound. which duIEs
naturally. SC evenly
possibly tell it has ~
Just tlanpen a spos
with it and draw i
hair. taking oae
ttine- tSY liiofiiAs Is
appears, bat what a'@
with " yeta 5 Sage
pound is that.
darkeniae the hair :
cations it also brls Y
and lustre aud gig 4
ance of abundance e
Wyeth's Sage aa
pound is q delights Y
TO lmp9rt- c9!or y
pearance 70 the per- y
tended Tor the ca7
| prevention OF dis' =
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

Wilson's speech TO the senate IL
being severely criticized In Great
Britain. but the objection to Il does
not come from the boys In the
trenches.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

Does ii hurt you 10 extend a
friendly greeting to the faithful Did
negro who salntes yua in the morn
ing by lifting his hatg
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

The boys are patFioticaaiy saspaiaSl-
sag Is the sIoaan Every sekeofboy
Il soldier. hy administering thor
omar lfckiags 70 the smaller kidiets.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

Such excellent inaugarala are bs-
ing delivered By the governors that
there is a suspicion that the seere-
taTies wrote some OF fbeIn
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

The first step In the campaign
against high prices Is for the legas-
latars 10 mail great aaaatities OF
their speeches to their constituents.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

Planting Time III nearly here, aud
ne advise every farmer 70 Use hss
own pleasure about what ho shall
plant and how he shall plant II.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

Owing TO rush time Ia the indus
tries, il Is more difficult tran for
mefly for tie unemployed to avoid
work.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

While the stock market is quoting
down, many people ara carefully
preparing to get in again GA the
wrong side.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

As soon as the weataef permits
the campaign TO close up the funds
1or tho new sauitsrium sill be Fe-
sgmea. This Is one ct the most inn
portaat matters row pending before
the citizens q @agahaehse and Ellis
county.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

sEtll mef never learn that Il costs
them decidedly more To DO ~gong
than it does to do rigilx
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

Young man, never make threat
that yon are not williag and ready
10 carry out 4 girl gets awfaliy
mad ii yoa threaten 10 kiss her.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

There Is quite difference BE-
f3eea the high cost III iffiIsg ana tAa
cost Oh high living
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

You only have SIX more days ~
which to secure that poll tax ~
eslpt. GeI bazg
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

Some people are looking forward
10 National Pay Up Week, a. theg
n gard il is a cheerful and faHera-
nIe time 10 get further credit.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

The moon is lnst rishi nos Tor tree
planting and tree trimming. Gel
busy along both lines
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

We live for those who lore US,
and We are doing our best TO pat
every body in that class.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

Men seem To he perfectly satisfied
~ long as ihey have left tp then
the right 70 work tho road and pay
taxes.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
WILSON URGED u 2
- CENT aa|

WASHINGTON Y.
dent Wilson was =
Try personally a y =
by a squad of Ne. E.
10 demonstrate
foods may reduce
living Mrs Edl' IL
for tho movement Il.
experiment at y -
would have a 81
country 10,
I'm do j. if Aa n
.,lz~q M
seat. Mrs. Aeet'Q y,
ident ais replyids =
would call at the ii
Thursday and bti's q,
M 10 be prepare" "a
nccte'i Wiz Wv = ,.er,
for the preslaea's
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

No compulsory attendance IS r.
qnirea IN tne school og experience.
but We all 20 aud We al learn
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

The nirsn Of q Nation has come
a4za gone and The r-aaags laent Of
tie Maxshaeisie Auaas eaent ealn
pans Ii b be congratulated aor their
enterprise III bringing tAa9t s}leuatd
attraction 10 the esls
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

The national song 10 1oaF more
prohibition states How dry ! am
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
SIX PAGES.

Leap Year eser2 The girls set
there b less Obvious means.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

rhe dollar that the merchant
saves b. not advertising usually
sxes fer aateTast Qss the aQts n8sas
NY Sc eaFrs Ing tAe good over
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

J 7 Tucker job printing 'tllaa s
all" Phone las. Il
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

notice or gradually d
or years oil tedious n
delegates are firnis !
the conditions aill
industrial or eonns
or even grave aae.i
4on 80 The county,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

The best way to put stop to mob
violence is 70 use a little mere hemp
In disrosing Of criminals,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24

Went ais are sooe iasasa.qata.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-05
more LIKE WORK OF
A MIRACLE Than Of
MEDICINE" HE SAYS
Washington Man Is Telling How
Dreeo Has Conquered a Bad
Case of Stomach Trouble
and Constipation.

Il just can't tell you how glad ]
am that l found out sbout Dreco.
really feel like a different man since
taking it, and feel 1t is my duty to
let everybody know what IT was that
got me over my many years of suf-
fering,' said Mr.. G. W. King, Of No
II Eighth street southeast
81 suffered with indigestion and a
bad stomach for years. My food would
always sour and form gas around my
heart and cause intense suffering
had an awful burning sensation in my
chest that almost felt like a ball OF
fire. Although I tried many medi-
Cines I kept growing worse. It was
impossible for me TO sleep much. and
I'd often walk the floor all night
long. Pains over my kidneys troubled
me very much. and was continually
constipated.
Il determined one day to try Dreco
as it seemed every one was taking it,
and II has been a great blessing to
me. All that burning has gone out
OF my chest and the pains in my back
have left me entirely. can eat any
having any gas around my heart after
ward. and l am never troubled with
constipation any more"
Dreco proved a great benefit to Mr
Kin sfsbecause II contains certain me-
diCinAl properties that enrich the
blood and promote a healthy appetite
for nourishing, food, thus helping to
build up health and strength in a
natural way.
\ Get bottle of Dreco today from
.O'Donnelrs Drug Store. or Aliens in
AleXa ndria, or Bury's in Anacostia-
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-05
ARMY ORDERS.

Resignation Of Second Lieut. Shelby VI. Tlttle,
secnnd Infantry, Ohio National Guard accepted hy
the President
Following officers, Corps Of Engineers will rer,,--
to Lieut. Col Francis R. Skunk, Corps Of Fpsi
ncers, president of the examining board at Washing
ton D. C.. for examination to determine fitness for
promotion: First Lieut. MyrOn Rertman and FIrst
Lieut. RoteTt W. CTa Bfo1i. Before rcuDrting 10
the president Of the examining hoard they will re
port to the commanding officer. Washington Rar.
racks. for Necessary test in hoIs manship.
Leave Of absence for five days granted First Lieut.
Lathrop b. ClSpham. Thirty sixth Infantry
Resignation of Capt. Harry r. Buttou Signal
Corps; Michigan National Guard, accepted by the
President
Lave Of absence granted First Lieut. Dana Pal
mer. Thirty seventh Infantry. October g. 1916. ex-
tended fifteen DAYS
Name Of FIrst Lieut. Albert ]. Mycr. r.. Seventh
Cavalry aid d-decamp plNcri on the Detached OH
ceTs' List and name of First Lieut.. Walter wynne
cavalry. removed tberefrum.
Leave Of absence for ten days granted Cant
Ralph d. Bates, Coast ARTILLERY CorTs Detached
Officers List.
Leave of absence granted Capt. Henry ]. Nc.
kenney, Twelfth Cavalry account Of sickness,
extended two months surgeons certificate a
disability.
Resignation by First Lieut.. Hyman NJ Cohen,
Medical Reserve Corps. excepted by the President
Resignation by First Liclt. James s. Gaumar.
Medical Reserve COrTS. arr.rtrd by the President
Leave Of absence granted Capt Charles s. Haght
Fifth Caralry. extended fifteen dsys.
MAJ tNuAp w filllhElot. Medical COTS, VIII
proceed 70 PHILADELPHIA Pa. for purpose of in
sIecting the Signal Corps field X-ray rruck now
being fitted up for that department and report on
notifications Necessary 10 adapt 1t TO uses of the
Medical Department for field ray work
Capt. Philip II. Sheridan. cavalry, on sick leave
at Fort Myer. Va. detailed for Temporary duty in
the ofice Of the Secretary Of War
Leave Of absonce for two months. with permission
TO visit China, Korea, and Jaran. granted Capt.
George r. Allin Field ARTILLERY. Detached Officers
List.
Capt. Richard H. Williams. Coast ARTILLERY Corps,
Detached Officers List. upon his relief from present
duty and arrival in the United States and upon the
expiration of any leave Of absence which may b.
granted him. will report to commanding officer.
coast defenses Of Southern New York. for assign
ment to duty.
Leave Of absence for four months sTrgeon's 5
certificate Of disability granted Capt. Edward K.
MaSsce Twenty-secund Infantry.
First Lieut. John II. Mendenhall. Seventh In
frntIy, relieved from his present. duties and will
proceed 10 join his regiment.