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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07
MILITARY PARADE TO Bss
FEATURE OF CONVENTION

Ell PASo. Texas, March 7.-0ne
of the biggest features Of the Pam
handle ard Southwestern Stock
mems association being held here
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
of this week, is the military review
in which $4,000 troops of all arms
participate.
The review is the greatest in point
of numbers Of men ever held in the
Southwest. An added interest in the
pageant is that in the long line of
troops are the veteran infantry cav
airy and artillery regiments which
made up the punitive expedition
which went into Mexico in search OF
Villa.
This is the first time since the
Civil War that the people have had
an opportunity 10 see so many men
under arms iii one body.
-
Want ads are good INVESTMENTS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

Our experience during the past
two days he's suppressed US with the
level medicines CT the fellow who
advised MS never to mind The wealth
er ii the wind doesn't blow.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07
,~~~>~~~~>~~~~>>
WHATCHAMA COLUMN
BY .GM"
Steamed CLAIMS

= Next time we 20 back to the 4
= middle west we're going to I
= serve our inland friends that 4
= famous sea-going dish. steam 4
= ed clans.
y It's very simple. 4
= You corral bevy OF young 4
= hot water bottles. steam thor
= oughIy In a boiler, put the boil
= er In a bushel basket. set the I
= basket In baby carriage, 4
= wheel the whole into the din 4
= ing room and serve.
= That's all there Is to it. Z
= We know. We ate wagon Z
= load last night. =
= . . 800 = q = y = = = = = Z
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

Lawyers have been employed By
both sides In that investigation down
hi Austin. We suppose their main
duty will be 10 keep matters SO mud
died fhat such thing as arriving al
cha truth will be utterly impossible.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

Our neighborhood was in total
darkness last hight. We tried TO
phone the power plant man 10 get
him to give us some light ON the sub
1eet, but the thine was busy"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

We have the word Of our wife that
ii Numbered and rained last night.
and we have long since learned 70
accept her statements as absolutely
correct.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

The Scottish Wholesalers Co
operative society has just purchas-
ed 10000 acres OF land ia Saskat-
chewan. for which they paid $780,
600. The land is near Saskatoon
and is situated on the Canadian
Northern railway.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

Shoes are still going up IN price,
but this has not caused us TO sever
our connection with the Independen;
Order OF Sidewalk Pilgrims. Our
dues are paid in advance
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

When those Dallas Submarines
come down mere to tackle the Tigers,
they will IND that they are up
against a Dattlesnip instead OF an
armed merchant vessel.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

We have not noticed ANYBODY go
ing to sleep during the sermons now
being delivered by Evangelist Brown
at the tabernacle.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

Bro. Brown Is advised that they
have about quit using "hitehlng
posts In this section. but number
OF them continue to park their cars
in front of the same old place.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

The ultimate consumer, one Of
whom We are which. is now getting
il from every direction where the
chicken got the ak.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

The president in taking the oath
kissed the open Bible at the place
where it says, "Fhe Lord ia our
refuge" No doubt about it being
better to rely upon him than on the
United States senate.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

we got by the first Of the month
very successfully. Most OF the bill
collectors called at the other office
and found nobody.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

Give us the truth, the Whole
truth and nothing but the truth II
that investigation down at Austin.
We shall read the proceedings with
an open mind.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

The chances are that we will have
special session of congress not
later than June. Champ Clark win
then have an opportunity to make
good his assertion that he win be
reelected speaker.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

We are ready and willing 70 40
all We can for the good Of our coun-
try and our fellowman, and inciden-
tally now and then to put in lick
for ourselves.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-07

We have carefully examined both
the peach tree ana the plum tree III
our orchard, and we have arrived
al NE cppc4pSjqn that the fruit has
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
TO HANG
NAY II; APPEALS
rAssociassd Press By cabl.l

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Feb. a.
Thomas j. Mooney, convicted dyna-
miter, was today sentenced to hang on
May II. He was found guilty Of Grim
inaI conspiracy to murder, in connec-
tion with the bombing during the San
Francisco preparedness parade.
An appeal will be taken from the
refusal Of Superior Judge Griffin to
grant a new trial.
Judge Griff..i said that he could find
no errors in the record or miscon-
duct on the part Of the district at
torney, and any such error has been
cured, IL there were any. Mooney has
been saved from immediate transfer
to San Qnentin, where he has been
sentenced to be hanged, by the grant.
ing of writ of probable cause, the
initial step in the appeal.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
POWER
Of GOVERNOR

Two bills to decrease the governors
power Of appointment--one regarding
district magistrates and one vacancies
In the board of supervisors or in
county offices were introduced in the
senate this morning to pass first read.
ing.
Senator Desha introcd..cd the latter
bill and is understood to be backing
it firmly.
:" Il is the only proper way of filling
q vacancy in county Office said the
senator when asked regarding his
views Of it
. Il shall back it because It gives the
people 4 voice IN the appointment OF
their Officers
Pachsco.s bill provides that the ap-
pointment Of district magistrate shall
be by the chief justice of the territori-
al supreme court At present this pow
.er rests with the governor.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
MILLIONS { LoST WHEN
GERMAN SUBMARINE SENT
DUTCH CRAFT TO 30 ION

LONDON. Englqn1 Feb. 2l.--Disas-
trous raids on Dutch shipping by Ger
man Submarines was the result today
OF the diver warfare.
The Dutch steamers zaandjlk, Moor.
dcrdjIk Eeniland. Jacafra. Menado and
Randoenk and tie British steamers
t5repatifer and Tfojaif prInee haze
le3n SINK. a. hptlIf NaI6a Il. I(In,l.
ing 10 despo tcles to Ei4td 1ke1ef.
F'onr Dutch steamers homeWard bound
and laden fill were attacked n the
vest approaches I'd the Engiish Chan
mel.
The Dutch steamer Gaasterland, by
late reports today. was added to the
list OF sunken vessels More than
200 members Of crews whose chips
have been sunk arrived here today
NEW YORK, II. X, Feb 24.The
destruction OF the Dutch vessels a. re-
rorted in news from Europe today IN
wolves loss Of sf1 GOO. 900 in vessels
and cargoes. according to the agents
here.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24

NeedfuI duty orders will prevent
the four X class submarines OF the
United States naval forces stationed
at Pearl Harbor from entering the
water pageant, the last Carnival event
this evening. Such, in effect. was the
announcement made this morning by
Captw. George r. Clark, commandant
OF the naval Nstation.
The information that the subnla-
rines will not appear in the water pa
rade comes after what has been three
weeks Of suspense to the water page
ant Carnival committee, which has
existed since the severing Of diplo-
matte relations with Germany early
this month, when the army and navy
forces were placed on orders which
make them ready for duty. and war,
II necessary. at moment,s notice.
Superb readnoaght Shown
While the submarines are not to be
4 part OF the Carnival water feature
tonight. realistic float entry by the
u. S. Alert viii provide an exhibition
which will show how Uncle Sam is
prepared for national defense on the
sea. The float is a miniature Of a
1916 superdreadnought. similar to the
several which are now being con-
structed in the naval yards Of the ma
ticn.
With the full equipment of mod
ern dreadnought. from the foreesstle
TO the after deck, the float will ap.
pear tonight on Honolulu harbor ss
would one after which it. IS modelled
viewed al q distance.
The ~dresdnought viii be self pro.
PEELED, have q real wireless, for which
the coils were supplied by the Mar
coni company, show the military
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
FUNSTON BURIED
IN SOLDIER GRAVE
IAssociased Press by cableI

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Feb. "a
The body OF a national hero. Maj. Gen.
Frederick Funston, was hurled at the
Preside today. A drizzling rain
whipred over the route Of the cor
tege but in the streets there stood
silent thousands, many with barred
heads, as the solemn procession
passed. Two thousand men Of the
Coast Artillery headed the coTtege.
commanded by Gen. Bell. and escorted
the remains to the city han, the church
and the grave.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24

Perry McGiIIiyray Of Chicago
Sets New 220- Yard Figure;
Miss Burns Makes Record

Perry McoIliIvrsy cf the Illinois
Athletic Club ct : new world record
for the zzo-ysrd swim IN the Carnival
tournament this afternoon when Re
negotisted the distance IN 2 minutes,
~ IS seconds.
This bests the worid's record, u
was snDounced, ~ = 4b seconds.
Norman Boss of Ire Olympic Club,
San Ffsneiscc. wss second, and John
keIii, the nawailan lad represtrtin1
the Hsaiani Club, IVES third,
IN the 6oysrd ladies' race. another
record was swept off the booI<s Mics
Dorothy 6. Gurns 81 tbe Los Angeles
AthIetic Club won, Mics Josephlne
Hopkips unattachc1, was otcooi,
and Mis- Cecilia csn.rio. IRE prcr1Is-
Inc Swimmer ~ p1Isms 6et1'<nent
was third.
The time was 80 So seconds. which
breaks hies Hnih etackers Hawaiian
record sf 81 seconds Il q nct. how.
ever, Z Worlds record
LANCER Breaks go Record
n the 40 yards race Ludy hanger
brcks the wcrI1'1 record. which has
stood fer abeui q ye&rs
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
PROHIBITION Bit
NAV b AMENDED
F0R BALLOT VOTE

p +.
Effort 70 amend the pfohipItio1 bill
which Senator Charles n ChiIII1f'
worth has introduced y the senate
putting the m4i,1f 0[ nroIibI tiou up a
vote of The people. rii Be made
iEzf N6n11y y ~ IL measure ct1lt1
up (Dr tpecIll order g thS d4g. 8, z
This q rRt infqrnatIon which comes
70 TIE Stef. t1IIetin through can.
eass among members 81 the senate
this morning The feeling 70 refer the
matter 70 , public vote Is practically
unanimous
Senator Chiliinfworth Is biding his
time o1 the new tuul things have tab,
en-, but he Is determined on his stand
10 Eight Tor prohibition. He said this
norninf that he will coopef1te with
he AntI-Saloon League on the propo-
nitI0n and has asked its members to
can meeting to decide whether or
not Iis members want the matter put
to,1uch 4 vote.
what be3In< 20 look like 4 check on
jegisIafion In lhe Republican platform
Regarding the LIQUOR question has come
M for discussion among the senators
since Chillingworth introduced the
bin This provides that The legislator
while uorkinr 10 enforce the present
laws w. shsll not attempt to alter them.
II am here for what believe Is
riehf SAYS chillineworth. Il have
seen enough cases n police court dur.
.inr the past year to convince me that
',iroh hitIfion a besf FOR the Hawaiian
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
SHIPS
HARD HIT BY
DIVER Blows
Many Steamers Sunk IN War
Zone; Huge British Army
and Navy to Be Butt Up By
New Orders

tAssocisted Press ~ Federal wirsIessl
WASHINGTON, .. C.. Feb. 2f--
The sinking Of two more ships with
Americans ahcard. has been reported
10 the secretary 81 state BY v. s. con.
suls. tn both csses tfse vessels were
warned. The Americans landed
safely.
The enormous destruction of Dutch
shlppinp IN the last two days l. ~.
oarded as the most acute piase 81
the internationsi situation now. u e
regarded ss bringing nearer break
between The Netheriands and Ger
many, whose startling opsrations are
expected to arouse wave cf indin-
netion which the Dutch government
viii be unable to withstand.
BERLIN, cermsny. Feb. 24.-The
Italian transport Minas carrying 1000
soldiers for saicniki, has been sunk In
enc of the barred xonss at sea.
Only two were saved, according 70
the official report Of the German sd-
riiraity.
The German Admiralty says that
tke Minas carried much asnnpDnition
and three million marks ia geld.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
SENATE DEMOCRATS
IN FIGHT TO FINISH

\
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. IA
Senate Democrats have determined to
wage a finish fight against the Re
publican minority over the revenue
bills and preparedness legislation.
They have virtually decided to hold
Congress in continuous session, even
through March 4.
Senator Fall of New Mexico today
introduced a resolution authorizing
the president to use armed forces to
protect the commerce and property
and lives OF U. s. citizens. 1t came
after a bitter debate on the interna-
tional situation, in which the Re
publicans disclailned any desire not
to support the president in handling
the situation. The resolution took the
administration senators by surprise.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
BASEBALL TODAY

= Immediately after the SWIM :
= ming meet the Portland Beavers !
= will meet the 25th Insantry at !
= Athletic park in the second con !
test Of the series to be played
= here. 1t is expected shit the !
y game will begin at o'clock.
= manager McCredie of the visitors I
= has not yet selected his pitcher.
= Either Anlston or Rogan win .
= take the hilltop for the Wreck
= ing Grew. The last battle, !
= which was captured by the /.
= Wreckers, was an exciting one, !
= and it is expected that a hard !
y fight win Be staged today Aul- /
= st6n. the young pitcher Of the !
= 25th Infantry. should be effective !
= against the Beavers, as McCfedie ].
: has q number of left fthandsd hit
= ters. s. Z.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
MORE AERO men
ORDERED HERE

Gen. F. s. Strong. commander of
the Hawaiian department, received a
message from army headquarters at
Washington today notifying him that
an order has been issued sending a
detachment of so enlisted men of the
Signal Corps of the army on the trans
port scheduled to leave San Francisco
March to the local department for
assignment to duty with the 9Th Aero
Souadron
Capt John Curry, who has Deen
assigned here as commander OF the
9Th Squadron. arrived on the last
transport and since then has been
surveying the grounds at Fort Ka-
mehameha for a suitable site for the
erection of hangers and other build
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
SO Decorated Craft
III Parade On Harbor
1917 MdPacifc Carnival Comes to End Tonight Literally il
Blaze Of Glory Many Fine Entries to Be Afoat-Fre-
works Spectacular

masts and the main and quarter decks
OF the modern fighting ship, the out
line Of which win be Illuminated by
streamers of electric lights. as is Gus
tomary for naval ships when dressed
for night display.
Five Sailors Build Ship
And, as one OF the Alert crew
which constructed it declared this
morning. 1t will be- proof that five
American sailors can build battle
ship in 10 days" The speaker was
First Class Electrician F. e. Souther
fConfinned on page 4l
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
GERARD Is RECEIVED
By SPANISH KING AND
WILL SOON START HOME

MADRID, Spain. Feb. King Al
phonso today received u. s. Ambas-
sador Gerard. who has just come from
Germany. Later Gerard lnnched with
u. 8. Ambassador Willard OF the Ma
drid embassy. Gerard wiz depart to-
morrow from corunna, from which
point he sails for New Y0rk.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24

Eddie Phillips hurt his leg and En-
cola Camaelia sustained a sprained
NECK wnen bags ef cement which they
were piling at rier 20 this morning
rolled down upon them. Both men
were taken to the emergency hospital
by Officer ]. NJ. Stupplebeen to be
given first aid treatment by Police
Surgeon r. G. Aver.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
BRITISH ARMY TO Be
5000, 900 OUTSIDE OF
INDIA; NAVY 450, 600
rAssoeias.d Press by c.blsl

LONDON, England, Feb. 24.--Estt
mates have been issued By the govern
ment to provide for an army Of 5.00o..
900 men and officers, exclusive Of the
troops In India.
Additional navy figures call for
$4,000 officers and men. making q
total personnel in the British navy Of
450, 600.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
Collision In
Fog On Coast
lAssoci.ssd Press ~ cAbl.l

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. H.
The steamers Northland and Senator
today collided off BIunt,s reef. The
Northland turned back, leaking, and
the Senator is accompanying her,
bound for this port. They have no
passengers. The accident occurred
in thick fog and the seas are rum
ming nigh.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24
new YORK ACTING
TO RELIEVE WANT
TAssociatsd Press 81 Cahlsl

NEW YORK, N Y Feb. a.
Relief is now in sight for the starving
poor. Spurred by riots. boycotts.
mass meetings and appeals to the city
government, wealthy citizens are now
taking action designed to ease the
situation and prevent future similar
shortages.
The most definite measure IL the
purchase OF food brought here for dis
tribution, at the lowest possible
prices. The mayors committee Is at
tempting to popularize rice and 10
asking a price on 15,O00,00O pounds OF
California rice
ings necessary for the operation Of
the squadron. As soon as the 50 men
arrive work OF erecting the hangers
will be commenced and upon their
completion the aeropIanes. Is IN num-
Der. win be forwarded from the main
land, BY the time they arrive there
win probably be approximately 175.
enlisted men and IS officers On the
ground
Lieut.. John Brooks, to be second n
command. Is also expected to come on
the March transport.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-24

CONTINUED on Page a.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
GOVERNOR TO CLOSE
FANCY STOCK FARM

Announcement is made in Oregon
that Gov. Frank O. LOwden is to close
his Sinnissippi farm home, near mat
CITY. for the remainder of his term as
governor. although the livestock farm
will be continued under the direction
of ! T. Williams, of Whiteside coun-
tv. who has "A big stock farm himself.
Gov. Lowden finds that his WORK at
the capital keeps him there so con
stantly that he IL unable to get back
to his farm home, even for short
vacation so the beautiful place Will
be closed. probably until his term as
chief executive is over The Misses
Lowden, who have been at the Sinnis
sippi home. have now gone east for a
vacation.
The executive mansion at Spring
field is now being improved and re
paired, the last legislature having
made an appropriation of $4,000 tc
take care of the work This sum il
developed later however was not
sufficient to make the improvements
desired in the old mansions Of Mrs
Lowden Is putting an addition 40,
GOO of her own money into the ollicia
home of the governor at the capital
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
OTTAWA COUPLE GO
TO MORRIS TO WE'D

Morris. ILL., Aug. 29.-The past few
weeks has been Il steady and unpleas-
ant grind upon the draft board and
especially upon the chairman, Judge
Slough, bur the monotony was brok-
on Just before noon yesterday when
the judge was called upon as he eX-
pressed it, 10 perform one of the pleas
ant duties of his life-unite in mar
riage a happy young couple.
George Madden and Margaret
Burke, of Ottawa, came to Morris
yesterday morning accompanied by
Mrs. Anna Mcconnell, of that city.
Procuring the license Judge Slough
was called upon TO tie the nuptIal
knot and he did with all the s0lem-
nifty of his office The ring ceremony
was used and words of congratulauon
and advice were given the couple al
ter the ceremony. The Witnesses
were Mrs. Mcconnell and Miss Ruth
Robinson, deputy clerk and courl
house attaches were spectators,
The fee of 81 was given to Miss
/ Robinson by Judge Slough. He nev
err used a marriage fee in all his lu
dicial life. always turning il over tt
a clerk or balilf of the court.
The bridegroom declared he was
81 years old on August IS, and hi
bride was Is last December.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
CITY AnO VICINITY ITEMS

VIM. Hciberg. son of County Audi
tor and Mrs. A. c. Heiberg returned
to Quincy, H., this morning, where he
will rejoin Co. b, 9Th I'LL Inf. who
soon expect TO leave for Texas.
Mary Boyle has gone to Aurora to
visit her cousin, Tony Boyle, and
family for couple of weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Cole. of Oma-
Ia, Neb., and children. are the guests
of relatives in this city. having made
the trip by auto Mrs. Cole was for
merly Miss Grace Mcrrideld, of OF
tawa
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. +. Dunn have re
turned to Aurora. after "A visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. William Dunn of Super
ior street
William c. Dunn has returned to his
home in Aurora, after a few days
visit with Ottawa relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cole and two
children, of Omaha, Neb, are in OF
tawa visiting with their local rela-
tives They made the trip from
/ Omaha here in Mr.. Coles car.
Mr. and Mrs Mcintosh, OF Franklin
Pa, We're guests at the home OF Nj
j. Flanagan yesterday. The Mcintosh
[ family met Mr. and Mrs. Flanagan
while in Yellowstone Park. They are
returning to their home in PennSyl
yania and stopped for the day for
short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Flana
gan.
Mr. and Mrs John Malcolm arr
home from a visit in Chicago.
]. A. Reed, Chicago inspector TO
the Prudential, is in Ottawa manae
ing the local Office while Supt. {, W
Stewart is enjoying his annual vaca
ton.
The Good Fellow Carnival COmpan!
which is now showing in La Sale
are advertising their shows in Ottaw
today.