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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-06

Mayor f. 3. Prince announced to-
day that a large United States flag
had been ordered for the city coun-
Gil and that same will be raised over
the building as soon rs it arrives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
EDITORS
UNDER CENSORSHIP
Adjt. Gen. Smith Asks Move
mentS of Guard Troops
be Kept Secret.
News-Times Special Service:


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 30.
In establishing what he called a
patriotic censorship, Adjt. Gen,
Harry b. Smith of the Indiana ma
tional guard Friday issued a state
ment telling to what class of news
he hoped his plan would apply. The
statement was TO Indiana news
papers and urged them To omit pub
LEGATION Of matter which might be
of value TO an enemy His state
ment follows:
AS adjutant general of Indiana
I request all Indiana newspapers
because of the present international
crisis. which is being reflected in In
diana, and is affecting the Indiana
national guard particularly 10 re-
frain from publishing all Information
reports or rumors pertaining to:
"First-The orders, assignments,
or movements of any troops which
are sent from home station for po-
lice or general guard duty.
"Second-The entrainment, subse-
quent movement Of troops to destin-
atoms, the arrival and stationing of
troops at destinations, or their &C
tivities at such destinations.
''Third-The transportation of
supplies or activities about supply
depots."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
PURDUE PROPS PLEDGE
ALLEGIANCE TO u. S.
Also Believe That Prompt Action j.
Demanded and Urge Uni
Versal Training.
ews-Times Special Service.


LAFAYETTE, Ind, March 3d.
At a special meeting held Thursday
evening. the faculty Of Purdue uni
versity passed the following resolu-
tons pledging undivided allegiance
to the president of the United
States:
Resolved, we affirm our unfalter-
ing allegiance 10 the president Of the
United states and to all constituted
authority charged with the admins
tration Of national affairs.
we believe that the honor and
safety OF our country demand
prompt and united action by the
government in maintaining, in our
relations with other nations, the in
inviolability of those principles Of
human freedom in which the United
States Of America was born.
I've are in favor of universal
military training and service as in
our opinion the only equitable, eff
fective and feasible plan for provid-
ing for the future an adequate sys-
tenn Of national defense and a citi-
zenship united for action in national
affairs
Resolved that a copy of this res
olution be transmitted to the presi-
dent Of the United States and to
each senator and representative to
congress from Indiana"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
BaniSheS
Nervousness
Puts Vigor and Ambition Into
Rundown, Tired Out
People

II you feel tired out, out of sorts.
respondent, mentally or physically
depressed, and lack the desire TO ac-
complish things. get a so cent box
OF Wendell's Ambition Pills at Wet
ucks Cut Rate Medicine Store today
and your troubles will be over.
II you drink too much, smoke too
much, or are nervous because OF
overwork of any kind. WendelTs
Ambition Pills will make YOU feel
better in three days OF money back
from Wettick's Cut Rate Medicine
Store on the first box purchased.
For all affections OF the nervous
system. constipation. loss OF appetite.
lack of confidence, trembling, kid
ney or liver complaints, sleepless-
ness, exhausted vitality or weakness
Of any kind get a box Of WendelPs
Ambition Pills to-day on the money
back plan. Mail orders filled,
charges prepaid. by the Wendell
Pharmacal Company. Inc. Syracuse.
N. Y.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
TWO MEN ARE FINED FOR
CRUELTY TO HORSE
Woman Charges Fred Bean and Earl
Kruger With Abusing
Animal.

News Times Special .ervice
NEW BUFFALO, Mich, March
30.-Fred Bean and Earl Kruger,
well known residents OF this city,
hired a horse from the Schwenk liv-
cry stables last Sunday and started
to Michigan City for a little Joy
ride" on the way home they drove
the horse until the animal was I'M
able TO run further and then beat il
frightfully, at least these charges
were made by Mrs. Lille Schwenk.
owner of the livery. when she had
a warrant sworn out for their ar
rest on a charge of cruelty to ami
mails.
The final chapter in the affair was
written when the men were taken
to st. Joseph and arraigned before
Justice Joseph Collier. He fined Bean
IS and costs. amounting to S14.15.
and Kruger $50 and costs, amount
ing to $3O.75 Rather than go to Jail
the men paid their fines.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
JURY FAILS TO AGREE
IN HORSE TRADE CASE
John Anderson Charges Paul Kol-
berg Gave Him Sick Horse i'm
Exchange.
News Times Special Service:

News 4 AlAtte NltflhA otINAtt-
ST. JOSEPH. Mich. March So
"HOsS trading" Is still a popular
pastime in Berrien county and most
residents of the county are almost
as proficient as was David Harum.
However. John Anderson, a farmer
living near Stevensville. a village
seven miles south Of here, admits
that he sometimes errs in judgment
in a "hoss swap" Some time ago he
traded horses with Paul Kolberg, a
neighbOr Shortly after that the
horse he got in the trade became
sick and in a few weeks il died.
Anderson brought suit against
Kolberg for S1OO, claiming that the
horse was sick when the trade was
made and that Kolberg knew it.
The case was tried before a jury of
farmers in Justice Golfers court.
They were unable TO agree as TO the
merits of Anderson's equine acquisi-
ton, debated the proposition from 4
o'clock in the afternoon until
o'clock in the morning. and then
disagreed. Anderson says he is
through trading horses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
LAKE SHIPPING IS
TO BOOM IN 1917
Demand For Shipping FaCiIi-
ties at All Ports Far Exceed
the Possible Supply.
Nena-TLme. -. -.


DETROIT. Mich, March 80. -
Every industry directly or remotly
connected with the business Of lake
traffic. is looking forward eagerly
20 the opening Of the 1917 shipping
season on the Great lakes and a
survey at this and other ports indi-
Gates that the traffic viii exceed all
previous records in the history Of
lake shipping.
Large shippers at Detroit and
vicinity have been beseiging local
boat lines TO open their season at
the earliest possible date There
are immense quantities Of freight to
be moved from many plants. now
badly cOngested owing 10 the freight
car shortage this winter. Requests
90 charter some Of the Detroit and
Cleveland Navigation Co boats have
been made by a few Of the large
automobile builders but these petit
tiOns were refused because such
chartering is forbidden by interstate
commerce commission laws. Almost
every auto plant is far behind in
shipments. particularly 10 eastern
points. A. A Schantz. president Of
the ID. and q. navigation line, has
promised shippers the earliest pos
sible relief but is pessimistic over
the prospect Of an early date for
opening navigation owing to the ice
conditions.
A recent compilation OF the pros
pective tonnage available for 1917.
showed there were 1913 vessels
which could be used as ore carriers
with a trip capacity Of 3,113,2OO
tons. This would be an increase Of
176.700 tons over 1915. Figuring
- tips for each vessel during the
season It would be possible to move
a tonnage OF 62,264,000
Figures OF tonnage for transport
ing grain cannot be obtained re-
liably at this time Prospects of the
high rates which Will be paid. as
the demand for grain becomes ir>
creasingly urgent, have caused ship
owners 10 hold up contracts. II is
predicted that the bulk OF the grain
viii be moved i'm Canadian bottoms
this season. Only a small number
OF American ships have been char
tered for the opening trip in the
Lake Superior grain trade but Il is
predicted there will be a great de-
mand later as practically every Cam
adian ship available already has
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
BANKERS ASK GUARD
Richmond Money Men Fear Cranks
if War Breaks Out.
News-Times Special Service

News-Times Special Service:
RICHMOND, Ind, March go
The Richmond police department
will be provided with rifles and riot
guns, according to a decision Of the
board Of public works Thursday,
following an appeal from a delega-
ton of local bankers. The action
was taken, it was said, that the de-
partment may be equipped u meet
any emergency that might arise here
over the war situation. Fears that
cranks might destroy property have
caused armed guards to be placed at
a number of utilities plants
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
MAY HOLD INQUIRY
ON RAILROAD RATES
Bill Appointing Commission is
Substituted in the House
For Senate'S Measure.
News Times Special Service:

-'N''' -AAAAN' t'lff'AaA 81 hANts
LANSING, Mich, March 30.-As
a substitute for the Smith measure
providing an increase in passenger
fares, which the senate passed We'd
nesday. Rep. Sigurd Nelson of Iron
wood today introduced in the house
a bill calling for the appointment
Of a commission with power 10 in
vestigate railroad conditions.
Under the terms Of the bill one
member shall be appointed by the
speaker Of the house. one member
will be named from the senate by
the lieutenant governor, and Atty.
Gen. Groesbeck is made the third
member.
The bill provides that the com
mission must report by Jan. 1, 1918,
and if the findings warrant immed-
late action the governor is directed
10 call a special session of the legis-
lature.
House Presses TOrrens System.
One Of the prettiest fights OF the
present session developed today
when Rep. Thomas Reads bill pro-
viding for the Torrens system of
land transfers passed the house on
third reading by a vote Of 50 to As.
On first roll call the bill received
so votes and lacked one of the re-
quired majority.
Rep. Curtis Of Battle Creek had
failed 70 vote. and when his vote
was demanded he opposed the bill
A few minutes later Curtis and Rep.
L. III. Schmidt Of Grand Rapids
switched in favor Of the bill. Ii is
expected the bill Will bring Oh
bitter battle in the senate if it is
reported out of the state affairs
committee.
Bars Unearned Wage Assignments.
The upper house passed the White
bill barring the assignment Of un-
earned wages. The bill makes the
assignment of wages OF married men
invalid unless signed by the wife,
and makes the assignment Of un-
married men ineffective against en-
plOyers unless accepted in writing
by the employer.
After much battling the senate
failed to kill the Schully-Person bill
codifying the insurance laws Of the
state. The opponents of the bill
sought TO postpone consideration
until next week, but failed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
STEEL CARS SAVE LIVES
Leave Tracks But Only One Man il
Seriously Injured.

International News Service:
CINCINNATI. O., March 3O.-All
steel cars saved the lives Of so pas
senEers aboard the Royal Palm
special Of the Big Four railroad,
Cincinnati 20 Chicago. at an early
hour this morning. The train con-
sisted Of five sleepers. two observa-
ton coaches and a baggage car.
Striking a broken rail a mile be
yond Valley Junction, near Cloves,
O.. Is miles from Cincinnati. the en-
tire train with the exception Of an
observation car, turned completely
over
About IS persons were injured.
only one, Baggage Master William
Kramer. seriously Several OF the
injured were rushed 10 the Cincin-
natl General hospital.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
1000 IN PARADE AT |. u.
Monster Patriotic Mass Meeting Held
at Bloomington.
News-Times Special Service;

News-Times Special Service:
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, March 30.
More than 1000 persons from In
diana university and Bloomington
Thursday night participated in n
monster outdoor patriotic mass
meeting on the public square. The
university band and five companies
OF the newly organized cadet regi-
ment from the university paraded
the streets prior to the meeting, at
which stirring appeals for young
men 70 heed the cali 20 the colors
we're made by a number OF speak
ers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
GUN CLUB WANTS MEET
st. Joseph Trap Shooters Are in
Search of Competition.
News Times Special Service:


BENTON HARBOR, Mich. March
30.-The Pastime Gun Rub of this
city. composed of Benton Harbor
and St. Joseph trap shooting en-
thusiasts, is now ready to arrange
matches with teams from other
clubs in this section. The first shoot
of the season was held at the club
grounds Wednesday afternoon and
was attended by about % members.
Teams desiring to arrange matches
may communicate with George A.
Slaughter, secretary, this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
FORMER RESIDENT DIES.

News Times Special Service
ST. JOSEPH, Mich, March So
Mrs. w. B. Sprague. former well
known resident of this city, is dead
in Detroit Mrs. Sprague, who was
50 years old, spent much Of her life
in this city. The body will be
brought to this city for burial.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
EVANGELIST POPULAR.

ST. JOSEPH, Mich, March 80
Miss Madeline Southland, evangelist
and purity lecturer, who is conduct
ing a series of meetings at the First
Methodist church in this city, is
creating a profound impression.
Large crowds are attending the
meetings each evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS

been signed up. Boats locked at
Duluth, viii, it is declared, receive
high rates as grain carriers and at
tractive offers have already been re-
fused. The cOal-carrying trade also
Is showing much activity and pros
poets for good rates and reported
bright
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
SAILOR DIES.

News-Times Special Service:
ST. JOSEPH, Mich, March 80
Leslie Sherrick, son of Peter Sher-
rick of this city. is dead at the
marine hospital at the Great Lakes
naval training station in Chicago.
He enlisted in the navy few
months ago. He was Il years old.
Death was caused by cerebro- spinal
meningitis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-30
BUILD CRUISER FOR U. S.
st. Joseph Company Will Launch
Power Boat This Week.
News Times Special Service:

News-Times Special Service
ST. JOSEPH, Min, Marih 80
A 40 foot cruiser, built under rush
orders for the United States govern
ment by the Dachel-Carter Boat Co.
of this city, has been completed and
will be launched Saturday or Mon
day. The cruiser is of the cabin type.
equipped for long cruises, severe
weather and capable of a high rate
of speed A six cylinder motor will
furnish the power.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-10
FRANK E. HOWE, Editor and Pub
Tuesday, July 10, 1917

The list of men subject to draft and
the numbers by which they are to be
drawn, ought to be printed in full in the
newspapers of the state by counties
so that the public can see that no
names are omitted and that each one
takes his chances properly. The gov
eminent makes no provision for the
publication of these names except to
offer them with the request that they
be printed free of charge. This is ask
ing too much of the newspapers. The
Banner has already printed the list OF
registrations from Bennington and the
other towns of the south shire, but that
was before the list was copied and
numbers attached. We are willing tC
print the entire county list at cost, but
feel that the county or state should
pay the actual cost of typesetting al
least as it is for the interest of all the
county to have the correct list publish
et.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-10
Spray For Late Blight
And Rot of Potatoes

Late blight of potatoes develops dur
Inc wet weather. Spore production,
dissemination and termination take
place only under moist conditions. In
dry seasons late blight docs not de-
velop, as the fungus cannot become ac-
tive In years when there is abundant
moisture In the form OF rain. fog or
heavy deys. particularly in the latter
part OF the season, the disease becomes
ep.lcmic eay' the New York State Col.
legG of Agriculture.
Spray the vines with bordeaux mix
ture thoroughly and often. A $3.50
three pounds copper sulphate, three
pounds hydrated or stone lime, fifty
gallons Of waterl bordeaux is strong
enough to prevent blight, but on ac-
count Of stimulation TO the vines a
4-4.50 or $3.50 mixture is advan-
tageous.
Spray first at the time when 1t IL
usually necessary to apply poison for
bugs. The insecticide can be added
directly TO the bordeaux.
Spray often enough to cover and to
protect new growth. This viii be about
every two weeks During the latter
part OF the season. when danger from
blight becomes greater. spray more
frequently.
Spray before the rainy periods rather
than after them. Study the weather
forecasts.
Spray with at least two noZzles to
each row when making the later ap-
pllcations. This is necessary in order
to do n thorough job. From seventy
five to a hundred gallons Of the spray
mixture will be required to cover an
acre whom the vines are large. Spray
late in the season.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-10
Around the House

\ little sugar added TO peas or corn
In cooking and TO butter in making is
a great addition. 4 little salt added
when making candy will kin the over
sweet taste and bring out the flavor,
especially Of chocolate.
To remove white spots from a pol
ished surface rub with soft cloth wet
in essence of peppermint until spot dis
appears; then polish with flannel. This
will not injure the most highly polish.
ed wood.
Crushed ice may be easily carried in
vacuum bottle for lemonade, etc, for
picnics. But if you have no vacuum
bottle to use a tin pail, tehtly covered
and wrapped in several thicknesses OF
newspaper, win do about as well even
In the hottest weather.
If a lamp should be overturned re-
member that water spreads the flames
by floating the burning oil. SO never
throw water in such case Milk may
be used to eXtinguish the flames If il
Is at hand, but perhaps the best thlnI
for this purpose is to throw on sand
earth or Hour.
Wash popcorn and roast well. Be
ing wet it viii not pop open, but roast
nicely. Make same as coffee. Children
are very fond of it. 1t has delight
full taste and flavor and Is more health
ful and cheaper than coffee.
Good comforts or quilts may be made
from discarded fleece lined underwear
old blankets and the good parts OF
heavy garments which cannot be long
er worn. Put down lining as for ordi
nary quilt, laying in pieces Of goods
to the desired weight. Lay on the tol
and quilt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-10
Mantall,s Ghost Story.

Robert Mantell told OF n harnstorm-
ing company in the west In the old days
that made try at Shakespeare. Con
siderable complaint was heard relative
TO the efforts of the man who essayed
to do the Ghost in Hamlet"
One day a dramatic man on local
paper said TO the leading man.
THAT fellow who plays the Ghost
does not suggest the supernatural"
II should say not" assented the lead
ing man with alacrity, "but he does
suggest the natural super" Every
bodys Magazine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-10

The so called embargo which haf
been proclaimed by the president, il.
not real embargo in the common
meaning of the word but merely {
plan to control shipments of all kinds
of goods so that they may do the mos
good for the United States and her al
lies and at the same time benefit om
enemies as little as possible, Where
the need is so great asNn the presen
crisis, the matter of distribution is o
vast Importance Even in time o
peace, the cost of living is often great
ly increased because of faulty distribu
ton. The markets of one section OF
one country may be glutted while
there is severe shortage somewhere
else. II the government in time of wal
can devise a just and equitable meth
cd Of distribution of shipments it vii
be a good thing to retain the system
after peace returns. In the past ii has
always proved a difficult matter Il
wholly prevent supplies from going L
the enemy During the Civil war vas
quantities of arms and ammunition
were sold by greedy northern manu-
faoturers and shipped to Europe ant
from there forward by blockade runners
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-10

to supply the south. In this war it
will be impossible to prevent some
American goods reaching the enemy
through neutral countries, but the in
tent is to limit the supply to the small.
lest degree possible There is ample
reason and sound judgment back of
the modified embargo proclaimed by
President Wilson. 1t will cause some
annoyance to shippers, but ii is pa
triotic duty to uphold the presidents
plan in every way possible.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-10

Generous giving to deserving causes
is the highest form of civilization and
culture. More than that generosity Is
habit which becomes more pronounc
ed with constant exercise. The selfish
misery tight-wad is never happy, but
always sour, often dyspeptio and gen
orally morbid. The generous giyei
finds that 1t gives cheer, happiness and
comfort to himself or HERSELF ever
more than to those actually benefited
by the gift The Banner is particular
ly proud of Bennington Just now 70.
increasing by several hundred dollar.
the towns annual subscription for tht
Kurn Hattin home at Westminster
Coming as it did right after the inten
sive Red Cross canvas, the Libert.
loan subscription and all the calls To-
Belgian, Polish and other war relic
and all the help for local causes, il il
pretty fine tribute to bennington
Bennington is getting the habit of ger
crosby and it is the finest habit II
the world Kurn Hattin is a plac
where homeless boys are given a goo,
home and fair chance. Every dolla
that can be spared for its support
on the right side of the ledger o
humanity and brotherly love.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-10
HeIps Asthma and Hay Fever.

Now comes the season when hay
ever and asthma cause thousands to
suffer. 81 have been troubled for
'ears with asthma" writes Il. C.
Schaaf. Creston, o., "and find Foley's
Honey and Tar the only thing that
gives me relief. II loosens the phlegm
80 can throw II Off, and sleep. Had
o sit nights in my chair, not being
lble to lie down, before using Foley's
loney and Tar. A standard family
emody for coughs, colds, Group, Sold
Everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-10
A Woman's Vocation

One of our modern writer's has said
"A woman is as efficient In business
as man---when she is"
The reason why sometimes she IL
not so efficient is that her health may
fail But the wise business woman
knows now what to do when attacked
by the ailments peculiar to the so
called weaker sex" That creates
OF all remedies for woman's ills, Lydia
h. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
has been freeing women from sucl
ailments for forty years. Try 1t. /
you suffer from such an ailment, ant
insure your competency and efficiency
in the business world.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-10
A Clear skin Your Birthrisht.

If your skin il not smooth, fresh and
clear, do as others do and give it the
remedy it needs to restore 1t to nor
NAL health and beauty. Try the sooth-
ing and healing treatment of DR.. Hob
sons Eczema Ointment. The severest
cases Of eruptions. pimples, blotches
and burning skin yield rapidly to this
remarkable preparation. You'll be
eratided with the rapidity with which
Your complexion regains its health and
freshness At your druggist, soc.