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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-02-24
AUTHOR OF THE SONG
CASEY JONES" DIES

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Feb. a.
I. Lawrence Seibert, author OF the
song, Casey Jones, died here yes
terday as he was being carried to a
hospital for an operation.
THEY ALL DEMAND 1T
The sun., 1917-09-30
WATER FOWL SEEN
\ AT CLOSE RANGE
National Geological Park in
Washington Devotes Pond
to Water Birds.
OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDY

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Sept. Gas the
duck season. approaches special Interest
Is being shown In the lake at the Ma
tional Geological Park In Washington
devoted entirely to water birds OF North
America.
This Is not one Of the customary ar
tificial cement and grass lawned basins,
but a real breeding pond, with abso-
lutely natural surroundings similar to
the breeding lakes of ducks and geese
formerly so frequent In the forests OF
our Northern States.
This close approximation to the will
derness lakes Is especially appreciated
by Audubon societies. sportsmen and bird
lovers as II gives opportunity to study
our North American water fowl at close
range and in their natural surroundings.
The duck hunter could easily imagine
himself with a. blind in the thcket sur
rounding the lake and his decoys out
attracting the birds within close range,
and bird lovers who come to the park
sit by the hour observing the habits OF
fine wild ducks, geese and swans.
The plan is to show in this lake as
many of the sixty-seven species OF Nortl,
American ducks. geese and swans as
possible. and at present 135 water fowl
are on exhibition, including twenty-four
species.
The ducks are represented by twelve
species. the mallard, black duck, wild
geon. baldpate green winged teal. blue
winged teal, ruddy sheldrake. pintail.
wood duck. canvaSbaCk. redhead and
The sun., 1917-09-30
OCTOBER OPENS
CUNNING SEASON
Upstate Deer, Rabbits, Rae
coon. Squirrel and Grouse
May BE Hunted.

October l practically opens big game
shooting. cunning for upland game birds
and animals and the hunting OF migra-
tory game birds.
Upstate Monday is the opening day
for deer in the Adirondacks and in CO.
lumbia. Dutchess and Rensselaer, coun-
ties. varying hsres ami cottontail rab-
bits, raccoor. squirrel tblack. gray and
fox). ruffed grouse or partridge and
woodcock.
On Long Island the season opens for
luck. goose, brant, jacksnipe. coots and
gallinules.
Monday is the opening day in Maine
for deer. rabbit. squirrel and grousa
ard in New Hampshire for rabbit. sQuir-
rel. quail and grouse.
In Vermont the latter season Is al
ready open.
General openings for Upland game In
nearby States follow Massachusetts and
Rhode Island. November I : Connecticut
October S; New Jersey. November TO-
and Pennsylvania. October 20.
Monday is the opening day for duck
goose, brant, jacksnipe coots and gal
l!nule in New Jersey. Connecticut, Rhode
Island and Pennsylvania. and in Maine
New Hampshire and Vermont for coots
and gallinules.
Deer may be killed in the following
States beginning Monday: Arizona
Georgia. Montana, Washington and
Wyoming. The season is already open
In California. Idaho. Louisiana. Oregon
South Carolina and Virginia.
The sun., 1917-09-30
FISH AND GAME MEN MEET.
Com missioners and Wardens Seek
TO Increase sport.

lIAcKHTrsTowN, n. J., Sept. o9.--To
make New Jersey better fish and gafne
State all the members Of the Board of
Fish sand Game Commissioners. protec-
tors and wardens met at the fish hatch
cry to-day for a "get together" and din
ner. Wardens from every county in the
State came, all the Commissioners and
all the protectors.
This Is the second gathering Of its
kind. tile former one being held at the
game farm at Horked River. To get
the wardens acquainted with the work
OF both the game farm and the fish
hatcher also served to bring them to-
gether 10 solidify the work that the
commission is seeking to do. to give
the New Jersey sportsinen fish and game
close TO his home.
After an inspection OF the hatchery
under the charge OF Charles o. Hayford
a dinner at the American House followed
Five minute addresses were made by all
the Commissioners. including Ernest Ma.
pier. president William A. Logue, w A.
Faunce. Bernard ". Stanley. Jr.. Amos
H. Radcliffe and Robertson S. Ward
also Charles a. Meyer. engineer. who
turned swamp into a hatchery that
produces both food and game fsh and is
regarded by fish culturists as among the
foremost in the country.
Mr. Napier called attention to the fact
that an outdoor life tends to make better
people Of its citizens. to the need Of CO.
operation between the wardens and the
commission and the desire of the COM
mission to increase the salaries of the
wardens
Mr. Logue told OF the necessity of
using sound judgment in making ar
rests for violations. and that a certain
class Of Offenders should be dealt with
In a way just and fair. but not oppres-
sivc. Commissioner Faunce remarked
that New Jersey has as good hunting as
the State has had In twenty years. and
added that the hunting to-day is sever
or eight times as good as II was five
years ago.
Mayor Radcliffe father OF the gur
license. showed how essential II was tc
educate the citizens Of the state to what
they get for the s1.15 license fee.
What the license system does for New
Jersey was the theme OF Commissioner
Ward; and Mr.. Shanley. knowing how
closely the expense accounts Of wardens
are scrutinized, joshed the protectors, re.
marking that whenever they wanted an
auto to aid them In their work his was
always AT their dispdsal. Mr.. Meyer
paid tribute TO Mr.. Napier and his
fellow Commiss toner's for their work
which they do 1855 days In the year
without compensation"
The sun., 1917-09-30
EARLY FAILURES
Big BLACKS HERE
Fourteen Pound TautOgs
Taken From Outside Reefs
and Wrecks.
STRONG, STURDY FIGHTER

Blackfsh, the bulldogs OF the sea, arc
now appearing in the outside catches and
soon will appear In greater numbers as
sea bass. huke and porgies go South.
During the last four weeks those deep
sea fishing boats that have gone out es-
pecially for blackfish have returned with
larger catches than those taken during
the same period OF 1918 and 1916. The
fish have ranged In weight from two to
fourteen pounds.
Blackfish, however. have nosed out OF
the pool sea bass. nuke and porgies. al
though there may be only three species
taken on boat. but these fish. Weighing
perhaps six. seven and eight pounds. will
capture the cool despite the fact that
there will be fifty times as many Of the
other species individually than the tautog.
The blackfish or tautog is fine. sturdy
fighter and while once regarded as the
object OF attention of the hand line
brigade II is now a rodsters fish, each
year the hand line brigade becoming less
and less and the rod and reel army In
creasing.
The blackfish prefers rocks and reefs
/, and as result the angler loses much
| tackle in seeking this fish as compared
with sea bass, fuke and porgies. At
times the blackfsh takes the bait in an
indolent. half hesitating manner. but just
| the moment the hook sets In its 1eathery
mouth II darts beneath the shelter OF an
overhangng rock or ledge and attempts
| to seesaw the line and by the cutting
process regain its liberty.
Doubtless the cool water and the cool
early September have had much to do
with the bringing In Of such large catches
OF biackfish An early fall invariably
means carly blackfish.
| Being a strong Ash, with a thick. deep
body. combined with "A great breadth Of
fins. the tautog displays great powers OF
resistance. and by nature being stub
born. with its hugying down tendency,
added to its obstinacy. 1t tests well the
rod OF the nagler.
Fiddler. clam and worms are the usual
bats.
The sun., 1917-09-30
SAVE FEMALE DEER,
URGES UNCLE SAM
Fifteen States Asked to Per-
nit Killing of Full Grown
Bucks Only.

WASHINGTON. Sept. :o-The United
States Government. through the Depart
ment of Agriculture, is urging gunners
to do everything possible to conserve tho
food supply In the way of killing bi.,
game. particularly the deer.
Thirty-three States have an open sea.
son for deer this year. the season rang
ing from four DAYS in New Jersey and
six days in Massachusetts and Vermont
to two months OF more in some of the
Southern States.
In about one-third Of these States. the
law allows the hunter one deer a season
and in most others two.
In fifteen of these thirty-three States
the law permits the killing of both bucks
and does and what the Government 'le-
sres is that the breeders should be pre-
served so as TO insure the future sup
ply. A doe spared this fall means a doe
next spring and also a young fawn.
Little can be accomplished this sea-
son SO far as statute is concerned be-
cause very few Legislatures are in ses-
sion. The only way that does can be
saved is by proclamation by the Gov
ernors of the various states that permit
the killing OF both sexes or by appeals
! 20 the hunters themselves.
Deer hunting has already begun In
Oregon. California. South Carolina and
Virginia.
Next month the season opens In
Maine. New Hampshire, New York.
Georgia. Montana, Wyoming, Washing
ton. Nevada. Arizona and New Mexico
In November In Michigan, Minnesota.
. Wisconsin and several OF the Southern
States, and in December in Pennsyl-
vania.
Sportsmen are urged to try for full
grown bucks not to kill the spike buck.
Also not to shoot a deer when weather
conditions or difficultes of transporta-
tion prevent saving the meat. Every
pound OF meat should be saved and
properly used. for IT means saving a
pound of mutton. pork jor beef The
deer kill is estimated at 10000 animals
annually. which means 10000. .00G
pounds of yen.sOn
The sun., 1917-09-30
Island for WNda

lesser scaup duck. or blue bill and tho
geese by nine species. the snow gooss
blue goose. Ross goose. white fronts6
goose. American white fronted goose
Canada goose. Hutchins's goose. cack.
ling goose and barnacle goose.
The two native species Of wild SWAMI
are shown, the whistling swan, still CON-
mon in a wild state In parts OF North
America. and the trumpeter swan. which
formerly occurred in the prairie regions
OF the West.
This latter swan. the finest OF North
American water birds. Is virtually ex-
tinct In wild state, as far as known.
and only three captive individuals exist
in America.
The National Geological Park had one
female on exhibition and later learned
that r. NJ. Barnes. bird lover of
Lacon. ILL.,. had In his possession two
males Of this species. Mr.. Barnes kindly
consented to deposit one OF the males
In the National geological Park for the
sake OF mating these birds at the parK
and possibly saving the species from
final extinction.
The two birds are now In a separate
inclosure in the water fowl lake and II
Is hoped that this time next year they
will nest.
The sun., 1917-09-30
BUY A CAN OF SARDNES.
First Step to Take to Get MnckereI
Biting In Long Island sound,

GREENWICH. Conn.,, Sept. 29.-The long
looked for mackerel are here at last.
and II the weather Is good on Sunday
many New Workers will fish the harbor
grounds famous for these swapping fish.
Fish OF one pound eacn nave been taken.
Sometimes spearing or white bait is
used. but the usual method is to chum
with oatmeal. which attracts the fish to
the anglers bait. The bait that is most
productive of results is d dough made
of sardines and -four The ordinary
brands OF cardines are purchased and n
can Is ample for an anglers needs. Some
times fishermen use canned salmon
mixed with -four paste.
The sun., 1917-09-30
philadelphia, Rowing Angler.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 29.-N. B. Broad
head has taken out angling licenses ant
fished in the streams OF six States thi
year.
The sun., 1917-09-30
Channel Bass Bite at Corse.'s.

CoRsoN's INLET. N. j.. Sept. 90
Charles Walters landed two channel
bass last Wednesday weighing 3S and 80
pounds each.
The sun., 1917-09-30

THURMoNp. w. Va, Sept. 29.-SeveraI
residents Of Fairfax county, including r,
c, Fort, have seen a large black fox
prowling about.
The sun., 1917-09-30
The joys of stuffed Black ash.

Dr. Benjamin NJ. Briggs. president OF
the United Anglers League. says "a big
stuffed blackiish for Sunday dinner is
the most comforting thing on earth"
The sun., 1917-09-30
Elk Doing We'll In Adirondack..

ELIzABErHrowN. n. Y, Sept. 29.-The
protectors Of the Conservation Commits
sion report tina, elk are doing we'll
The sun., 1917-09-30
Teaching Young idea tiOn

GLENs FALLS. n. Y. Sept 29.-The
Boys Conservation League OF this town
plants between 1000 and 1000 white
pine trees In the City Park annually.
The sun., 1917-09-30
Only Big wcnks in Hempstcnd Bn,

UnIy BIZ WcnKh IN HeMpstcnd Hny
HEMPsTEAD BAY. L. l., Sept ga re.
culiarity of the weakfsh taken here Ia
that they are all tide runners, weighing
from to Is pounds each. A catch Of
two fish to an angler during a tide is
regarded as good fishing.
The sun., 1917-09-30

CoRsoNs INLET, N. j.. Sept. 20. -
Croakers have been SO numerous all
summer and fall anglers cannot give
them away.
The sun., 1917-09-30
-Four Species Bite At Long Branc

LONG BRANCH, N. j.. Sept. :9.-At the
fishing pier here weakfish. croakers.
fiuke and cells are biting.
The sun., 1917-09-30
COrs0n's Has Fish "Pocket."

CoRsoSs INtEr. N. j.. Sept. ga
gooi pocket" recently formed on the
beach and many weakfish are now taken
from Il.
The sun., 1917-09-30

QuANrIco, Va. Sept. 2s.-Eighty-third
Company. Sixth Regiment, soon to start
for France. wants n bear as a mascot.
CORPORAL JOHN TRoFr.
The sun., 1917-09-30

POINT PLEASANT. ~. j.. Sept. 90
Bluefish are biting In Mana.Guan Inlet.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27

than ever before in the history of this land.
 The history of the world will turn upon what the American husbandman does this year. The great armed struggle draws to its climax. Food is vital to both sides. The side that keeps best provisioned is best pre- pared to win the war.
 The American farmer and gardener and orchardist-the producer of food of any kind-is deciding the great war-is making destiny for the world"
 M. l. POWERS, banker.-"Almos the entire world is short of food sup plies and dependent upon the crops of 1917. The war has taken from the fields of many European countries the men needed to till the soil, and as a result the United States will be called upon to meet not only its own require ments, but to supply foods to the ! people of Europe.
 Every municipality in the country should forward the campaign to in- crease the supply of foodstuffs, for the crops of the country must be in creased while the war is prosecuted. In every community there should, be formed a committee on the produc- tion of foodstuffs, and the assistance of women's clubs and other organiza- tions should be obtained in furthering this work.
 There is no ground for alarm if each does his or her part, but the facts of the situation must be fully realized and the situation. met in ef- fective fashion if we are to escape hardships that will be felt next winter by the entire population of the coun- try.
 The production of food supplies and the efficient cultivation of the soil and the careful use of every food supply is an act of patriotism. Every man, woman and child can and should do his or her part in this helpful work"
 BERT LYONS, Land Dept. Santa Fe.-"Food should be distributed to consumers to meet their full needs and at prices not exorbitant. The na- tional government should and doubt less will take whatever drastic steps may be necessary to accomplish this. 1 The American consumer should not be left to the tender mercies of freight congestions and cormorantic greed in the handling of foodstuffs."
 DAN HOGAN, Contradictions ing is becoming a calling of greater dignity than ever before. Its import ance is recognized throughout the world. Science is raising it to the level of a skilled profession. Any man may be proud to be successful farmer. There is no life more inde- pendent than that of the farmer none that offers surer income"
 H. M. TRAGITT, Jr., Rector Particularly pertinent now is Dean Swift's celebrated saying: "And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass, to grow upon spot of ground where only one grew be- fore, would deserve better of man. kind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together"
 H. KAHL, druggist.-"Do not alone stand by your country. Get out and
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27
PERSONAL INTERVIEWS
By Dubellu Dubeiiu Tee

w. F. JAEGER, merchant.-"This vexing problem arises-in face of the gravest food shortage this Nation ever had experienced, great numbers of skilled farmers will be drawn from the land for military service, leaving startling dearth of agricultural labor. Should the ranks of farm laborers be filled by green" men from the cities, farming will suffer greatly because of their inexperi- ence." ...
 J. J. WALDHAUS, auto dealer.- "The Presidents appeal that every person in the country should help in this time of national stress, should meet with hearty response. This is the time when economy and thrift must be pract;ced. Food must be con- served and every one can help"
 J. D. GUTHRIE, Forest Service.- "There is no need for hard times if people will only cultivate the land that is going to waste. The growing of crops on such land is the most practical thing that can be done to keep down the cost of living"
 F. o. ALLEN, Immigration Con- missioner.-"The country not only needs planting of food crops-it soon will be in sore need of hands to harv- est its production. This is going to be a very serious problem. Taking men from civil life for army and navy service will deplete the ranks of those upon whom the husbandmen of the state have depended for help in harv- est. Mexicans are leaving the state in great numbers. There will be such an acute shortage of harvest help as the state has never known.
 A. J. SULLIVAN, Furniture Deal er.-"Suggestion have been made that this summers vacationists put in their time in working in orchards and grain fields and in packing fruit, instead of idling their time at beaches or in the mountains. Realization that they were performing patriotic duty should give zest to this kind of work among vacationists. The suggestion is not amiss, even though there may be no great focking of those on vaca- ton to the colors of the harvest fields"
 F.. M. LEBARRON, Capt. 1st Ariz. Reg.-"The greater American army and navy will attract large numbers of farm boys. The army and the navy need these rugged young men. On the other hand, the country needs these youngsters on the farm. For, while the armed men are fighting the Nations battles on the firing line, the farmers must strive for what is of equally vital importance as armed service-that is, to keep the Nations food supply up to needs"
 w. E. BERG, educator and potato farmer.-"It's an inspiring thing to be a war farmer or a war gardener or war horticulturist, or a war stockraiser. It lifts this service far above the routine and the ordinary. It makes it vitally important. In truth, there are more elements of glory in producing foodstuffs today
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27
ARIZ. NATIONAL GUARD
 RECRUITING SERVICE
Publicity Department)

Military service is patriotic duty every citizen owes to his State and country. In this connection it is high time to draw attention to the fact that there is plenty of room for Ari- zonians in Arizona's own regiment, and there will be plenty of service there. The regular forces will not be able to offer anything in the way of war experience that will not be en- joyed by the First Arizona Infantry. Those that desire to serve their coun- try can easily find out about this by communicating with the nearest Ma tional Guard recruiting station.
 The call of the country is insistent. Trained soldiers will be needed. Train ing of the best sort can be secured in
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27
BE SOLDIERS OF COMMISSARY,
 PRESIDENTS CALL TO FARMER

President Wilson has issued an appeal to the farmers of the nation to "do their share" to pre- vent food famine.
 In a message sent to the convention of the Ma tional Agricultural societies. in session at Wash ington, the president said
 At the present moment it is our duty to take adequate steps that not only our own people shall be fed but that may if possible, answer the call of the other nations now at war.
 "In this greatest of human needs feel that the American farmer will do his part to the utmost.
 By planting and increasing his production in every way possible every farmer will perform labor of patriotism for which he will be recognized the food supply of our people"
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27
CALLS WORKERS AT HOME AS
 PATRIOTIC AS MEN IN TRENCHES

Tt is evident to every thinking man that our in- dustries-on the farms, in the shipyards, in the mines, in the factories-must be made more prol- fife and more efficient than ever, and that they must be more economically managed and better adapted to the particular requirements of our task than they have been. And what want to say is that the men and women who devote their thought and their energy to these things will be serving the country and conducting the fight for peace and freedom just as truly and just as effectively as the men on the battlefield or in the trenches"
 From President Wilson's appeal to the country
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27

Arizona's Fighting First. It will be on the front line.
 Volunteers in this country have the best soldiers. They are ambi- tious. Many Americans naturally are ambitious. Slackers are never ambi- tious, hence slackers often have to be forced into the ranks.
 Over in Europe to be called slack CT, when the country demanded mili- tary service, was the worst epithet that could be hurled at the human male.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27
Enough Said

"Why do you consider women su- perior to men in intelligence?"
 "A bald-headed man buys his re- storer by the bottle, doesn't he?"
 "Er-yes."
 "Well, woman doesn't waste time on hair restorer, she buys hair"
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27

dig for it! Or enlist and carry a gun for it! Or do we'll some useful work for it!"
 RAY RAMSEY, Confection Den-- Why not double this country's pro- duction of corn this year, and sub- stitute cornbread largely for wheat bread? The corn planting season is just about to open. If much greater acreage than normal should be plant ed, the country may be able to feast on luscious pones and appetizing mushes, by Thanksgiving"
 E. A. ERICKSON, bandmaster.- "A greater acreage is being sown in the wheat belt of the middle west and Northwest than ever before. It is in order for somebody to write a catchy and timely song, starting off with, Plant, plant, plant, the boys are planting"
 w. D. DRAINE, Mgr. Penny store. -"l asked an industrious Mexican why so many of his fellows had sud denly left their work. He answered, They quit cause they want more pay. Two years ago we buy small sack flour for SIPS, now $2.5O but wages same as two years ago. Beans, onions, potatoes, everything we eat so awful high! If wages not come up we cannot live. We have to strike for more pay" . SID GASSMAN, Cleaning Works. This community will give loyal and useful service to itself, to the state and to the nation by planting it's vacant lots to food products. Every plot of tillable ground should be made to yield something for the dining table. The nation is in great stress for food supplies. The dearth is felt righ here and now. Prepare against shortage and combat high prices by producing your own garden"
 Wastefulness is wicked now.
 Verify, it has become a world war.
 Be a potato patriot. Raise some!
 Become a war farmer or gardener!
 Prepare to pay your war tax with a smile.
 Enlist in the grand army of food producers!
 A gardenful of edibles is an accept able patriotic offering on the altars of the Nation.