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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-02
PRECAUTIONS ARE
TAKEN To GUARD
NEW YORK HARB0R

New York, Feb. Precautions to
safeguard the approaches to New
York harbor against any eventuality
were put in force tonight at all army
reservations extending from the Mar
rows to Atlantic highlands, it was
learned authoritatively.
Asked what Interpretation could be
placed upon this move, Maj, Gen.
Leonard Wood, commanding the de-
partment of the east, said:
mo instructions of that character
have been issued from this depart
ment. 1t may be, however, that addi-
tional precautions have been taken by
some of the commanding officers at
the harbor's fortifcatiOns."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-02
PERSHING ARRIVES
AT OJO FEDERICO

Deming, N. NJ, Feb. Mai. Gen.
John J. Pershing arrived at Ojo Fed
erico, forty miles north of Colonia
Dublan, last night, according to tele-
phone messages from Columbus.
The Twenty fourth United States
infantry (negro), the first unit to
break camp, left Tres Papelotes
(three windmills), at daybreak today
for Vado Fusiles, twenty-three miles
north
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-02
TAFT MAKES PLEA FOR
MILITARY PREPARATION

Concord, n. H., Feb. IA grossly
unwarranted extension of the right oil
blockade was the characterization OF
the new German policy of unrestricted
submarine warfare made by former
President William FL Taft, who ad-
dressed the state legislature today
He said in part:
"A dangerous crisis in our relations
with Germany is forced by her de-
clared intention to sink neutral ves-
sells engaged in trade with France and
England in a grossly unwarranted
extension Of the right of blockade
1t greatly emphasizes the necessity for
Fastening adequate military and
naval preparedness against unjust
aggression
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-02
PUTS CLOSE WATCH ON
PRIZE SHIP APPAM

Norfolk, Va, Feb. Under in
structions from the navy department
the coast guard cutter Yamacraw to-
night took station in Hampton Roads.
Officials declined to talk, but the cut
ter is said to have instructions to
maintain a close watch on the Ger
man prize ship Appam, now tied up
at Newport News
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-02
President International Mer-
camille Marine Asks Defi-
mite Instructions From De-
partment of State,
PORT OF NEW YORK
is CLOSED AT NIGHT
Many Vessels Are Now, or
Soon Will Be, in Danger
Zone; One Steamer Leaves
for European Port,


New York, Feb. IA definite rul-
ing and instructions from official
sources as to future movements of
American steamships was asked OF
Secretary Lansing at the state depart
ment today by p. A. S. Franklin, pres
ident of the International Mercantile
marine. Mr.. Franklin said that un-
less advised to the contrary by Wash
ington, the liner st. Louis would sail
Saturday for Liverpool, the regular
port of destination
President Franklin officially advised
the state department that the st,
Louis is an American ship, owned by
American citizens, insured by the
United States war risk bureau, carry
ing as passengers American citizens,
and as cargo, such merchandise as is
in compliance with the government
war risk bureaus regulation with ref
erence to contraband
Ships in Danger Zone.
The telegram also advised that the
liner Philadelphia, operated under the
same conditions, now was about 1900
miles from Liverpool on her way from
New York, that the Finland was due
to leave Liverpool for New York Feb
ruarN or A. and that the Kroonland
had sailed yesterday from Liverpool
for New York. All carry passengers.
Customs officials declined to state
whether the port would be closed af-
ter dark, as it was last night. 1t was
learned, however, that the rules put
into effect last night would be con-
tinued. A torpedo boat destroyer
I ear the Narrows and another at the
entrance of Long Island sound, dis
played unusual activity as soon as
darkness fell tonight. Searchlights
on both war vessels constantly swept
the waters over which ship could
pass
objects to Falmouth.
Objections to the designation by
many of Falmouth as the British port
of destination for the American ships
also was registered by Mr.. Franklin.
He stated that Falmouth was without
adequate terminal facilities or means
of obtaining coal.
"All ships of the American line are
now plainly marked as to nationality
and name in large letters on both
sides of the hull" Mr.. Franklin said.
"In addition, an American flag is
painted on both the port and star
board sides and at night the ships car.
~ a special light to display the
American flag flying astern.
mo answer has as yet been received
to my telegram to Mr.. Lansing" Mr..
Franklin continued. mo Instructions
have been sent by wireless to ships
at sea-
One Ship Takes Risk.
Representatives of allied shipping
firms said no definite instructions had
been received as to future movements
of their vessels.
The action of Scandinavian -Ameri-
can line representatives in holding up
the scheduled sailings of the Hellig
Olav was approved from Copenhagen.
Only few ships left port today,
mainly coasting steamers and vessels
for South and Central America. An
exception was the Atlantic transport
liner Philadelphian. which sailed for
European ports late today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-02
THE WEATHER
WEATHER FORECAST

Denver, Colo, Feb. New Mex
leo; Friday and Saturday fair; warm
er Saturday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-02
HOUSE.

NVI at 7 Il. III.
Continued debate on revenue bill
Revenue bill passed, 211 to l96.
BY a vote of 2S5 to 106, passed inn
migration bin over presidents veto
Adjourned, $ p. m, to noon, Friday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-02

LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
For twenty-four hours ending at
6 p. IN. yesterday:
Maximum temperature, 80 degrees;
MINIMUM IA; range, 25; temperature
at p, m, 25; north wind; clear.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26

Mrs. NJ. O. Ragsdale OF Waco.
delegate to the state Sunday School
convention at Dallas. stopped over
in the city yesterday TO visit Mr. and
Mrs. J. f. Ragsdale. She went to
Dallas this morning
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26
OFFICIALS OF THE KATY
PAY VISIT TO WAXAHACHIE

For an hour or two Saturday aft
ernoon officials of the Katy were
guests of G. J. Thomson, local
agent. who accompanied them
around the business district and
introduced them to the business men
OF the city. The officials were max
ing tour Of inspection OF the line
and we're en- route to Dallas. The
party included W. E. Williams of
Dallas. general manager; F. G. Abb
hey of Dallas, assistant general
freight agent. f. w. Rosser of Deni-
son, superintendent; R. P. Bueking-
ham Jr.. of Waco, commercial agent.
The Officials arrived here in time
to see the Sunday school parade and
declared it was one of the finest
sights they had witnessed in long
time
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26
NEW PARIS CORPORATION
APPLIES ron 4 CHARTER

The Fred s. Webster Motor Car
&C.. Of Paris, Texas. with a paid up
capital stock of s2d. 900. has filed
an application with the secretary
OF state for a charter. The incorpo-
rators are Fred s. Webster. Felix
a Webster and A. II. Wicker. This
corporation is In the automobile
business on Lamar avenue and has
the agencies III Lamar county for
the Mitchell the National, the
Stephens ard the Chalmers lines,
Paris News.
"A. II. Wicker mentioned above. is
no other than our Arthur Wicker.
son OF A. Wicker of this city.
Arthur is good business man ard
his friends in Waxahachie wish him
well in his new business venture.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26

Mrs. G. S. Patterson Of Clarendon,
Texas. is visiting her brother. Tom
Forrest, corner W. Marin and E.
University avenue.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26
.DEvEREUX PLAYERS To
ENTERTAIN FOR TRINITY
The Learned Lady" and 'sseiiool
FOR Scandal Are Plays To
lie Given.

The success Of the Ben Greet
Shakespeare Players who were
here last spring and gave two
Shakespeare performances ont OF
doors. has encouraged Trinity Uni-
yersity TO bring a similar company
here this spring for two similar per
formances. The Clifford Deyereux
Players have been secured for the
afternoon and evening of Monday,
April 16 This company has been IN
existence cor several seasons and has
been having tremendous success
everywhere, They differ from the
Ben Greet Players in that they per-
form indoors and bring their own
portable stage with them. Their
repertoire consists of six plays Sc
lected from the different periods OF
history. beginning with the old Ro-
man playwright Plautus and ending
with Ibsen, The Trinity faculty after
serious consideration have selected
as the plays the company viii give
here, Moliere's The Learned La
dies" and Sheridan's school For
Scandal" These are both comedies
of the highest type and should prove
TO be very delightful to the audi
ence.
Not the least interesting feature
of the coming of those players is the
fact that one week previous to the
plays they will send here a lecturer
who VIII tell US OF the customs ana
peoples Of the times in which each
play was written, This feature is
given BY the Deyereux Players at no
extra cost, and win be offered free
TO the people OF Waxahachie. This
should serve as a fitting and happy
introduction to the company which
follows week later.
These performances will take the
place Of the regular Trinity Nav DaQ
Fete just as the Ben Greet PLAYERS
did last year Trinity viii have
two holiday celebrations this torn
for in May the National Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church. e. s. A
meets in Dallas. aud Trinity Is ex.
pecting to entertain tho delegates &c
this assembly on May 18th. Several
| hundred visitors are expected OF
that day
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26

Miss Bertha Oliver, after an ex-
tended visit TO friends and relatives
In palo Pinto county. returned home
a few days ago
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26

Trinity University bali team has
gone on a road trip for a series oil
games with college teams at Brown
wood and Abilene. They will return
home Friday
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26
ELLIS WINS IN THE
FINAL CROP ESTIMATE

In the final crop report, Ellis
county leads by little more than
1000 bales OF cotton ginned for the
season 1861 The report shows
Ellis has gianed 1ts.347, while VIII
hanson, her closest competitor for
championship honors, has ginned
only 117,oS6. MeLennon county
has ginned 1881 bates.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26
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Todd ef Ennis, was here sun
day afternoon.
4. Cunningham OF Italy spent
Sunday in the city
Wayne Mcknight OF Arlihs'oa
visited in the city sunday
Il. ii. Gaulding Of Brannon was
a visitor here sunday afternoon
John Wynne Barton Of palias
snent saturday night in the city
Robert Harrison attended the bail
game at Dallas Sunday afternoon
]. Il. Gist was visitor 70 ne ball
game al Dallas sunday afternoon,
prof. Il. D. Criddle Of Denton
visited in the city yesterday and to-
day.
Miss Allie Barcas of Hilisboro
was the guest of friends in the city
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Carmichael
and children OF Hilisboro were yfs-
itors here on Sunday
Mrs. Perry I4aeefield Of Central
city. Ky. is visiting her daughters,
Mrs G. ". Casebier and Miss Jean
cite Lacefield.
C. A. Wilkins and T. H. Bragg
will leave tomorrow for Waco where
they will attend as delegates a
meeting of the Head Camp OF the
w. o. w.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26

Mrs. Nj. J. Oliver, who has been
in the country, returned
home at $50 West Main Friday.
o
Sandwich painted China, curlin's.
adv. L.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26

Miss Ruth Keys, who spent the
weekend at home with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. J ID. Keys, returned to
$. N. &. this morning.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26

Advices were received here sun
day to the effect that John Wake
land. driving an automobile. ran over
Il young lady school teacher al Ster-
rett Saturday afternoon. later
bumped into buggy near Lancaster
and finally ditehed his car near Oak
Cliff 'fhe car WAS damaged but
Wakeland. according to officers es-
capped serious injury.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26

When you want TO rent. buy. SEP
or exchange anything. call l4s and
ask for the want al mar u
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26

Deputy Sheriff Harry Rogers has
been dealing more misery to the
hootsieggers at Ennis. This time
hf picked up negro in the 4th
Hard and secured plea of guilty in
t#g eases. On Friday last he picked
pp three Bohemlans on charges Of
Bookkeeping. Rogers makes life
misery for the fellow who sells
booze.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John Quarles, Mr..
ana Mrs, Jim Calvin and Mrs. Lee
Rogers went to Dallas this morning
to he present when an operation was
performed on Ollie Wright, who was
taken 10 sanitarium there a few
days ago.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-26

Z. T. Browning and Miss Nova
seabolt. prominent young people
who live south OF town, were hap
PLY married at the home OF Rev. 7.
8. criddle on Sunday afternoon,
Ray. T. b. Criddle officiating.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
GOLD SHIIINKAGE .". ., . NOTED IN BERLIN

Washington, Aug. s. - A curious shrinkage in the German gold re serve reported from abroad today, attracted attention as possibly fore shadowing a crumbling of the Ger man financial system which up to now has borne the immense load placed upon it. As yet, however, the shrinkage is small and not in any sense fatal, but taken ill con- nection with the appeals of the gov ernment to industrials to give up gold jewelry is considered import ant.
 Observers here are at a loss to account for the shrinkage, but give possible causes. One is that Ger many, unable to maintain her balance of trade with contiguous neutrals, is being forced to export gold in payment. Another is that Bulgaria and Turkey refuse to take German banknotes and a third that actual gold is needed for the immense propaganda work that Ger many Is conducting in Russia and other countries.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
PRISONERS FORGED TO
 SALUTE STUFFED UNIFORM

Stockholm, Aug. S.-The special correspondent of Q Stockholm pa per writes from the German front in France of the treatment meted Out to "disrespectrul Frenchmen wRo did not know the correct Prus sian method of greeting their su- periors."
 They were brought into q large room and compelled for two hours at e stretch to pass and repass a German officers stuffed uniform, saIuting each time they pissed it and saying respectfully: Bon jour, monsieur Tofficier."
 A sentinel with fixed bayonet stood near to see that the saluta- lions were properly made.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
LIBERTY BREAD" WILL
 sUPPLANT WAR BREAD

Washington, Aug. 8. - Liberty bread is the term to be encouraged by ithe food administration as ap- piled to subatitutes for wheat flour, rather than the phrase "war bread" used in other warning countries.
 "The name war bread gives the impression that there is something inferior about the breads made of substitutes for wheat" says an an- nounoement. "The fact is that breads made from wheat substitutes arc bealthful and just as tasty as those made from wheat"
 Use ot substitutes will be encour- aged at the food training camps to be held in connection with fairs and expositions the near future.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
MARRIAGE SLACKERS
 SCARCE IN SEATTLE

There are few marriage slackers in Seattle, Deputy County Auditor Morris D. Kennedy, in charge of Ele marriage license counter, said Tuesday that the drafting of con- scripts for Uncle sam's new select service army have caused few to seek exemption by marriage. Re cords show that the month of July has been one of the lowest in the number Of marriage licenses issued during the year. No noticeable in- crease has been observed in the applications since the drawings.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
GOVERNMENT MAY 7AKE OVER
 SHIPS FLYING AMERICAN FLAG

Washington, Aug. 8. - Within ten days the government may take over all ships flying the American flag. Plans outlined by meeting of the federal shipping board yes terday are for the government to charter back to their owners all ships thus requisitioned, Rs the board does not consider that 1t has the necessary organization to oper- ate the ships. If plans are carried out present owners of vessels will operate their ships until called by the government, but every shipping concern will be under government supervision.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
TWO MEN LEFT ON
 CALIFORNIA TEAM

San Francisco, Aug. s. Twenty eight members of last years foot ball team at the University of Cali fornia have joined the colors, accord ing to Graduate Manager John Stroud. Two experienced players will return" said Stroud, "and they are both under age. But the ether schools are in the same fix, and I guess the season will be a pretty even thing"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
LIBERIA MAKES DECLARATION
 OF MAR

Washington, Aug. 8. - Liberia advised the state department today that she has declared war on Ger many and will seize all interned ships of the enemy government. Li- beria has total war strength of 100000 organized men and re- serve of 219,OOO unorganized men. It has a Republican form of gov ernment, an area of 4S,OOO square miles, and 2,O5O,OOO population.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
RYAN CHARGED WITH CAUSING
 LABOR TROUBLE

Washington, Aug. 8. - Repre- sentative Rankin, speaking in the House yesterday, charged labor troubles in Butte against John D. Ryan, president of the amalgamat- ed copper company. Miss Rankin is the only woman in congress and comes from Montana. Congressman Albert Johnson, of Washington whose home is in HoaQuim, replied hotly in defense of the Industrial Workers of the World.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08

London, Aug. S.-Four Ameri- cans were lost when the British steamship Belgian was sunk by 8 Hun submarine this morning. Thirty eight of the crew drowned, three remaining were rescued by a patrol boat.
 Survivors of the wreck say the submarine shelled the vessel, after which the German commander or dered the crew to take to their
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
GERMANY IN NEED IF COTTON

Washington, Aug. 8.-At an early date President Wilson is expected to pu' sugar, lumber and cotton under export control. Through se- cret sources it is learned that Ger many is desperately in need Of cotton which until recently has been pelntifully supplied through neutral countries.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
HUN SUB SAVES BRITISH CREW
 THEN SLOWLY DROWNS THEM

boats and come alongside the U- boat, The Germans then removed life boats from all the crew except eight and smashed with axes the re- maining life boats, leaving the British crew standing on the deck of the U4bOat. After travelling on the surface of the water for seV- eral miles the sub closed it's matches, with British men on the outside, and submerged.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
MAY SEIZE MINES IN EFFORT
 n REDUCE HIGH PRICE OF GOAL

Chicago, Aug. S. - The Illinois state council of national defense took the iuitictive yesterday in movement to call 9 conference of the governors of sixteen states at Chi cago on August 16 for the purpose Of reducing coal prices. A con certed action is planned by the goy- eruors of these states to lower the high prices of coal even to the eX- tent of seizing mines.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
WILSON GIVES
 ADVICE

Washington, Aug. S.-Presidenf Wilson yesterday took hand in the governments plans for the regu- lation of food prices and conferred with officials who have the work i'll charge. : A-I
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
GOULD CLAIMS EXEMPTION

New York, Aug. s. - Kingdom Gould yesterday filed a claim for exemution from enforced military duty on the grounds that he had dependents on him for support. He mad been examined and passed as physically fit for army duty.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
WOMEN
 SHAME MEN

Chicago, Aug. S.-Elihu Root in an address before a large crowd last night said Russian women Rre doing wonderful work in shaming men into fighting. When it Is necessary I hope American women will follow their example" said Mir. Root. :.'.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
IS FOUND BURIED IN 4
 BASEMENT

Lacross, Ore, Aug. S.-The mu- tilated body of Mrs. Cora Miller, missing since last March, was found yesterday buried in the basement of a house belonging to Edwin Heague in salem.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
WARNED ID
 STAY AT WORK

Seattle, Aug. 8. - The state council for national defense warned, all operators today that striking laborers or workers must reverse their opinions at once and remain at work. -.t ,..
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
SAILING
 VESSELS JUST

Christiana, Aug. S.-SeVen Nor wegian sailing vessels were lost today in a gale raging along the coast of Norway. Ninety members of the different crews perished.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
PIONEER DIES

Victoria Aug. S.-Thomas Nc AIanus, pioneer of the Klondike and the Cassiar country of the Ssikine river, died here today.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08

London, Aug. .S.-Raiding opera tions and artillery duels are re- ported from the West Flanders front today by the war office. Northeast of Ypres German ar tllery is directing a terrific bOm- bardment against the new British
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08

George Leach, who Is in the en- ploy of the White Pass as local cable operator, will be transferred tomorrow to Carcross.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
SENATE DEBATE
 ON FOOD BILL

Washington, Aug. s. - The con ference having under discussion the food courtol bill submitted it for debate again yesterday to the sen ate. Leaders believe it will be vot- cd on sometime this afternoon. Most republicans are said to favor it's immediate adoption but oPposi- tiou is reported from many of the democratic senators.
 Washington, Aug. s. - The sen- ate will vote on the food control bill late today.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
ARTILLERY DUELS AND RAIDS
 ON WEST. FLANDERS SECTION

positions consolidated in the sector designated by the threa points of West Hook, Ypres and the Staden railroad. The Staden railroad lies four miles north of the large Ger man base Roulers which the British are smelling at intervals today.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
RUSSIAN MISSION
 ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON

Washington, Aug. S.-The Rus sian mission headed by Elihu Root arrived in this city this morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
AMERICANS GET GAS MASKS

Paris, Aug. s. - Trench gas masks were issued to American sol dicrs yesterday.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08

. Berlin, Aug. s. - German fore es storming Russian positions north of ihe Fochani region yesterday tcck 1900 Russian prisoners.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
UNREST AMONG
 J. s. WORKERS

Washington, Aug. S.-Navy, war and labor departments are In con ference here today in regard to the unrest developing among Ameri- can government workers.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08

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The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08
CAPTURES I3OO
 RUSS. SOLDIERS

Petrograd, Aug. &. - Russian troops were driven back across tn Tyrladebus river in the Fochani re g; yesterday, according to an official announcement.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-08

pretty even thing.