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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-05
NJ INSTITUTE
H|Ns TRACK Meet

I|NN5 lRACk NIL J
,,,ry GAVE THE OWLS 4
s,pp FIGHT AND SHOWED Tt
,pyAsTatiE.
..Is Ferguson and Crcel Make
v.,;abIe Showing In AL State
xeet Held Here Friday.
I. a;ahth annual track and field
!, the Texas intercollegiate
k,,tic association was held Friday
.ruoou on Yoakum field. Trinity
,rersi;y. Three teams. Rice In
III. Trinity and Southwestern
ktjcIpated in the meet.
tlrt place was won by Rice, with
NIL Of SO points. Trinity was
Ind with IS points. while South
k,ern made 7 points.
III Institute was especially strong
,bs field events, while Trinity
ned up well on the track. Trim
depended on the Overall twins
a Ferguson for most of its
h,s while Jackson, Bienski and
Nan we're the principal point win
\ for Rice. Jackson of Rice won
Individual cup for the highest
hbar Of points. He won four
bts giving him a total of 20
IA Earl Overall of Trinity was
brd with 14ii points.
Ferguson Of Trinity came third
[the matter of individual points
vas close second to Earl Over
with IL points to his credit.
Die had hard luck on the hur-
! when his foot hung early in
race. He recovered but never
able to overcome the lead 1t
X the other runners.
pne Of the persistent workers in
meet for Trinity was Middleton,
entered both sprints and weight
kts He took third place in the
us and high Jump and worked
for place in many other
kn
(Fnity had an easy time winning
hurdle races. as the Overall
finished many yards in advance
Pther murders. In the 220-yard
hurdles Trinity made clean
F., winning all three places.
PIT won The relay race with
Ernest Overall, Middleton and
Overall, The first man to run
fsd substantial advantage over
o'her runners and the other
NY men were never headed.
new records we're made, ex-
N the iavelin throw. which has
substituted for the hammer
colston OF Rice throw the
h IA feet inches. Kings
q Rice equaled his record of
year IN the high jump. clear
me bar at 5 feet 10 inches.
lnmary of events:
s-yard hurdles Earl Overall.
~, first Ernest Overall. Trim
second Bode, Southwestern.
Time, Is 40 seconds.
v vault-B. Ferguson, Trinity.
allhurn, Rice. tied for first;
['sary Southwestern, third.
Fht 9 feet.
P'-yard dash Jackson, Rice.
Ferguson, Trinity, second;
southwestern, third. Time.
feeOnds,
Epouad shot put-Jackson. Rice,
Voiston, Rice, second: Earl
a' Trinity. third. Distance. Al
inches.
ra'le run - Bienski, Rice.
humphrey, Trinity, second;
|aan' Rice, third. Time, . min
So seconds.
F'-yard dash-Jackson. Rice.
oe''s, Southwestern, second;
Feeonds. '''
: Jump Hinckley. Rice,
k,na a''suson Trinity, second;
''Oa' Southwestern, third.
luce u feet II. inches.
| ~ 'nrow - Jackson, Rice
W. VISION Rice, second. Middle
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
TIE WEBER Mtt-E QUARTET.

The Weber Male Quartet is in ever;
sense Il high class organization. COM
posed Of four of the well-known con-
cert and church SoloistS OF New York
city. An association Of several years
in successful concert and photograph
work has resulted in the beautiful
blending, the clearness of enuncation
and the artistic distinction which are
the essentials Of really satisfactory
quartet. The Weber Male Quartet
is progressive in adding 10 its roper
toire and by its versatility and genial
bearing has been unfailingly successful
wherever il has appeared.
Few quartets have appeared before
such widely varying audiences. The
critical assemblage of the metropolis,
so often including people of social
prominence Or of artistic celebrity; the
great gathering from the East side"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
TALENT SELECTED
FOR OUR COMING
LYCEUM COURSE
Attractions for Season Of
1S17-1918 Announced.
ALL TASTES CONSIDERED
Local Committee Provides Select
Years Program at Popular Prices.

With more than $4,000 Lyceum
courses in the United States, averaging
five numbers each and attended annu-
ally by 100000 people, the supply Of
clean, wholesome winters entertain.
ment In this country is enjoying sub
stantial and healthy growth. Thou
sands of towns and cities have learned
from experience that Lyceum course
is beneficial TO community life In
many ways. Only entertainment which
Is worth while can grow and stand the
test Of years us the Lyceum movement
has done.
For the coming fall and winter In
our community a choice program has
been selected by the local auspices,
and tickets will be sold at popular
prices. A description Of each number
on this course follows:
THE MUSICAL GuARDSMEN.
The Musical Guardsmen, six young
men with excellent~voices and skilled
on numerous musical instruments, are
scheduled for long Lyceum tour this
season.
This organization has been rightly
styled "a Singing Orchestra" They
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19

quickly to the table mirror to adjust
his wig, facing about to surprise you
with the accuracy Of his presentation.
Mr.. Ratio Is psychologist. He stud
les his audience before opening his pro-
gram TO suit the tastes of those before
him. While most Of his program is Of
a humorous nature, here and there he
slips In touch Of the darker side OF
life that never falls TO score heavily
and bring handkerchiefs to the eyes OF
many. He has swayed many an audi
ence from laughter TO tears
Most people begin to practice econ.
omy about the time there is nothing
left to practice with.
A woman's smile Is an enigma to
which the answer Is nothing. and any
thing and everything.
The man who stands on bis record
evidently thinks that Ia the best way
OF stopping bis monograph.
Possession is nine points In law:
but that's no satisfaction when a coun.
terfeit dollar has been passed ON you
There are many people whom educa-
ton deprives of all the comfort Uf ie-
norance without giving them any OF
the pleasures Of wisdom,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
BITS OF FACT

Sugar alone will sustain life for Q
considerable time.
There are 80 firemen on some OF
TIE large Atlantic steamers.
Cape Colony produces three quar-.
tiers of the worlds diamonds.
The deepest coal mine in the world
10 near Lambert, Belgium, $500 feet.
Switzerland heads the countries OF
Europe for the number OF It's divorces
Only one out of every fifteen per.
sons has both eyes in good condition.
The proportion Of unmarried women
IN this country grows larger every
year.
known, measuring 213 miles in II dis.
lance OF sixty miles
The blood thrown out by the heart
travels-seven miles an hour OF 1892.
900 miles in a lifetime of 10 years.
Henry the Second OF France was
the first man to wear pair OF silk
stockings, though cloth hose Lad been
worn for some time.
THE Science of Larceny" is a book
issued by London Publisher. Its pur.
pose is to inform the public Of the
means by which clever thieves rob
teir victims.
The Danish Government has grant.
ed s2,915,000 Tor the encouragement
OF agriculture, and the lis local agTi.
cultural societies. with $4,000 members
received subventions amounting 10
$4,000,
Arabs claim that Ewes tomb is
at Jiddath, the seaport OF Mecca. The
temple there. which has palm grow
ing out OF the solid stone, is supposed
to be the last resting place of the first
woman.
There Is one place in the Atlantic
Ocean. near the Virgin Islands, where
the bottom Ia four and half miles be.
meath the surface. Near the Ladrone
Islands. in the Pacific. the depth is
about five miles.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19

settlements. whose eagerness and ap-
probation for the hest are nothing
short of u revelation; the church So
ciety. with Its definite requirements
for distinctly refined entertainment I;
the club, where genlality and gentle
manly good fellowship are essentials (;
the Lyceum. which has the cultured
support of the very best people; the
Chautauqua. with it's wide appeal to
all claSSes--all these. whether in city
or village. have received the Weber
Male Quartet with that hearty re-
sponsivencss which is the artists rich
est reward.
This quartet appeared before the
Pennsylvania State Educational Assoc
citation in December, 1914, and aroused
great enthusiasm. The repertoire of
the Weber Male Quartet is as varied
as its audiences.
The working power OF an able bod
led man In about one tenth that OF O
horse.
OF the 22,334 miles Of telegraph iine
In Chile the government owns 1858
miles.
Milk will quench a fire caused by
., exploding lamp, water only spread
Ing the oil.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
LIEUT.. DONALD M. MeGlsNsY.

In view of the present world condi-
lions the local lyceum committee feels
especially fortunate in being able to
announce vital war lecture for the
coming season. Lieut.. Donald Nc
Glbeny of the American Ambulance
Corps in France will tell of his thrill
ing experiences in the seat of Euro
pean strife. He will appear in the uni
form which he wore for several
months of strenuous duty among the
suffering heroes of the allied coun-
tries.
Lieutenant McGibeny Is an Amerl-
can college man who at the outbreak
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
JOHN 3. RATIO.

The programs Of John B. Ratio com
prise impersonations In makeup of
many different characters In the every
day life, and these combine to make
a grand panorama Of associated char.
acters. This program Is so well con-
nected that one character after anoth-
er follows In logical order.
A novelty also In itself is the fact
that Mr.. Ratio makes up for each
Characterization before the audience.
He pencils In full view Of the audi
ence, telling an appropriate story all
the while. Penciling finished, he turns
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19

The highest price ever paid for
single flower was given for a tulip In
Amsterdam by an enthusiast, who
paid $250,00o for it.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19

of hOstilities abroad was a teacher In
II Christian College In Turkey. He
made thrilling escape from that
country and went Immediately TO
Paris. 1t was not long until he was
driving an ambulance. His expert
ences on the battlefield and In hos
pltal form a story that is graphic. in
addition to being wonderfully told.
Those who have relatives or friends
in the American army will be espe-
cially interested In hearing this great
story from young man who has done
his bit and Is still at 1t, using every
ounce of his energy to promote the
government program of preparedness
and fitness.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
WOMEN HAVE THEIR TROUBLES.

Not only middle-aged women, but
younger ones, too, suffer from back
ache, pains in side, swollen ankles,
sore muscles, rheumatic pains and
kindred ailments without knowing that
these are most often the result of de-
ranged or overworked kidneys. Foley
Kidney Pills are good medicine for
kidney trouble Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
LATE INVENTIONS

A camera has been invented to pho
tograph, develop, print, and fix cop
les of documents or manuscripts rap
Idly.
That 1t will prevent serious wreck
in the event of collision Is the claim
Of the inventor OF an air buffer for 10
comotives.
To record the number OF seconds
that a telephone is in use each day is
the purpose OF new electrically op.
Grated meter.
Clockwork apparatus to light and
extinguish gas street lamps automati'
cally has been invented to save the
expense of lamp lighters.
A step which falls automatically to
q station platform when side door o.
subway car is opened has been pat
ented by New Yorker.
A device to be connected with An OF
binary telephone line. with which hand
writing may be transmitted to distant
points, has been perfected in England.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
MEDICAL NOTES

Eighty per cent OF all diseases get
well OF their own accord--these are
the ones the doctor helps most.
A woman has been found In Cohoes
who admits there is nothing the mat
ter with her physically but a strong
yearning for medicine.
1t is estimated that the amount OF
bair actually grown by all hair tonics
in the world would not furnish hir.
suite covering for a small fuzzy cater
pillar.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
THE MUSICAL GUARDSMEN.

appear in evening dress for their pop
ular medleys and song hits and then
in military uniform for their marcht S,
overtures and other instrumental Sc
lections. In their vocal numbers there
Is all the rollicking action Of college
glee club.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

It's Just as good TO woman for you
to tell her you love her as for you real
~ TO do II.
Lots of men survive the financial
sGrain OF raising a family, mighty few
that OF lawsuit.
A wise woman quarrels with her
husband only when she can set some.
thing out OF him to make up.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
cHARLEvoix COUNTY HERALD
q. A. llsk. Publisher
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR

Entered at the Dostofice at East Jordan
Michigan. as second class mail matter.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
Smoke White Holly-5c Cigar.

For Quick Sale.-One Five-passenger
CHEVORLET CAR in good condition.
Reasonable price Miss Nina Hite.
FOR SALE-A Shetland Pony
registered, and gentle in every way.
Also buggy and harness if wanted. In
quire of Noah French at Employs store.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-10-19
ODD

ODp
That we should speak OF wading
through dry brook
That one can make ones maiden
proposal to a widow.
That a fellow can be in girls pres
ence and yet be gone.
That the more we think OF some
people the less we think OF them.
That we often speak Of folks being
Ut odds when they are really trying to
get even.
That the more people we get to
clip us keep a secret, the sooner It
gets away from us.
That saying a man is capable OF
anything" is a very different thig from
recommending him as thoroughly cap.
able.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
THE BULGAR CZAR


Fifty-six years ago today, Feb. 26
1851, Prince Augustus Of Saxe-Cobure
and Gotha was presented with a son
by his spouse, the Princess Clcmen-
tine OF Bourbon Orleans, a daugh-
ter Of King Louis Philippe Of France
Surviving the perils which confron,
even infants Of the blood royal, the
German prince was called at the age
OF twenty-six to ascend the throne OF
the principa1ity of Bulgaria. That
country had been freed by Russia, al
though it was still nominally under
the suzerainty of Turkey. Ferdinand
threw off the last vestige Of Turkish
authority In 1908, when he proclaim-
ed Bulgaria Independent and himself
Gear. He led his armies in a sue
cessful war against Turkey, but Rst
much Of what he had gained by ep-
tering into conflict, melted by Aus
tria, with his former allies, Greece
and Serbia Beaten in this struggle,
Car Ferdinand sulked in his palace,
plotting revenge, and the present war
gave him what he considered the IA
vorable opportunity. AS a German,
with large property interests in Ger
many and Austria, he naturally SYM
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26

pathized with the cause of the Cen
trail Powers. Even more potent in in
fluencing his decision was his hatred
Of Serbia. Disregarding the advice
Of his counselors, most Of whom shar-
ed the general Bulgarian friendship
for Russia, Ferdinand again buckled
on his armor and set out to aid the
Teutons in chastising Serbia and Rou-
mania. In these projects he has been
at least temporarily successful, but
the end is not yet, and the Bu1gar
Car may not have cause to regret
his action in plunging his country in
to war. That he decided the issue
practically alone, and entered the war
on his own responsibility, disregard
ign the pro-Russian sentiments Of a
majority Of his subjects. is known
Success means for Ferdinand the rea-
lization of a part Of his ambition,
while failure involves the certain loss
of his crown. He is playing for big
stakes, but the biggest stake of all
is now forever denied him-the rea-
lization of that prophecy which pic
tured him as riding on a white horse
at the head of his armies into Con-
stantinople.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
HIGH FOOD PRICES

II
OST OF THE high food cost agitation is noise and
lvl confusion, running about and in and out in which
incompetent municipal authorities and incompetent state
horties old fashioned contribute to COM
plete and useless chaos sta sI@
this general noise anad aimles shouting Bridgeport
chamber of to have contributed more than its
share. E#8##.@
The announcement that food costs reduced in
Bridgeport and that the trouble is uselessy
roneous the statement from the
that the city was upon the verge of famine. Z
deal ntelligentlty with the food problem it isl
necessary how much food there is who has it. and
paid Such only be obtained by
compulsion of law lt#
The food being located even small unit munci
paity may to lower prices if it has the
thority
conditions essential for immediate anad Intelligent
regulation Of food stu and legislation authorizing
and municipalities acquire stocks Of food for dstr
button at cost, at slight advances upon cost.
Waterbury has such pending before the General
Assembly number of cities have successfully ap
piled this remedy to the distribution of coal
Such remedy deals only with that portion Of high cost
which is due to the monopoly element to the general tend
ency to hold high prices. ~
That portion evil foreign export and to
dced consumption be met only by reducing exports
by increasing production, or by both means
If the Federal government should make list of the great
staples wheat and beef and pork four five
articles ALL and should guarantee the producer certain price
every pound bushe produced production would be great
y stimulates Such offer must Of necessity include
ssfor the handling of the commodities acquired.
experience Of other countries notably that of New
land that the government need not actually handle
great quantity Of commodity to regulate the price The know
edge the prepared do usually suffi
cient to keep private profits within bounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
NOT YET WAR

~ HE POWER sought by the president, that he may
the armed forces of the United States to protect
not the to declare but lesser degree Of
power
The situation will be it when diplomatic relations
broken it has continued but aggravated
To hold relationship with Germany made in the
direction of The of armed against Germany for
purpose the risk war, there will
not be until it actually arrives 1t not beyond the bounds Of
possibility that difficulties with Germany may stop
where short of full plunge into the European maelstrom
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26

obligation lay with humanity'1 cause
in the present time of worldwide
war and possible strife in America.
He has reconsidered his original idea
of handing in his resignation and
hopes that the church body will yet
grant him the permission sought, after
which he will return to labor with
renewed vigor for Olivet church.
The action taken by church and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
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GsxkliEk16 <su

his request was for three months
leave of absence he will now take
three weeks off, during which the
church board Of trustees may gran.
him an extension Of time.
Before the congregation of Olivet
church yesterday Pastor Tamblyn
read letter in which he stated that
he had seriously thought of resigning
his duties here because he felt that his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
NO POLITICS

KX7 HY DOES the esteemed Hartford Couran continually
Wv insist that there politics in the military census?
Nobody says there is The movement is quite natural out
growth Of all the feelings that civilized people
when there danger There the genuine need Of
paraon there the LIMOGES who like to make sound like
the blinking spurs there those who preparation
from feelings Of deep patrios and those because
they wish be and heard The needs defense
Connecticuts little before its time lacks
little of that and orderly preparation to make
safe basis for draft but the other hand doesn't cost much
and does to make people think what war
There is politics in the 1t merely hanifesta
ton of the times It sudpusage for The Couoran to keep
dngng about something that isn't It induce people to
think it knows than the rest of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
OLIVET PASTOR TO
TAKE THREE WEEKS OFF

Rev. George Q. Tanlblyn, pastor
Of Olivet church, will leave tomorrow
for a temporary vacation during
which he will advocate and work for
the increase of membership in the
American Red Cross society. Though
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
, GETTING IT FIRST

~ ESTEEMED contemporary prints today interesting
IL article in which learned doctor indcts vaccination,
declaring that the vaccnated usually get smallpox first The
issue tells of smallpox Eason family where
the vaccnaed father led off with the first case and the others
took it from him. Most of the smallpox that have ap
peared Bridgeport recent have been of vaccnated
persons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26

To Prevent The Grip
Colds cause Grip-Laxative Bromo
Quinine removes cause. There is only
one "Bromo Quinine.'' =. w.
GROVES signature on - -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
Che DmRead Co
Esex&liekad A60

John Munsuyer of Howard, Kan. Is
reported the most active in the west
for his years. He passed his 1881
birthday the other day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
BOUQUETS
JOHN RECk & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26

MajorGeneral Funston was buried
in the National cemetery at San
Francisco with fitting military honors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26

pastor is believed to have obviated g
serious split in the church's ranks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
On the Third Floor:
Art Department

Baskets, of Sweet Grass, 9 inches, were
$3.50 for $!.OO
Pillow Cases, stamped, 2 pair for $1.OO
Covers for card tables, stamped, doll
les to MATCH Set 1or $l.vO
Turkish Towels, stamped, were 70 cts:
each, LOT Sl.VU
Hemstitched Towels, were so cts. each,
3 for $500
Pillow Toy and Scarf to match, stamp.
ed, were 50 cts. each, set for S1.OO
All Scarves, Squares and Centers that
were formerly 1875, Special at $1.UO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
Women,s Underwear

Glove Silk Vests and Bodices, which
are regularly priced at 1926.
Medium weight Cotton Union Suits
which are regularly priced at 49, cts,
for, $500 s*
Light weight Union Suits, regularly SIS
cts. each,
2 for $1.0O
Extra length Vests, regular and extra
sizes, regular price 20 cts. each,
for $500
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
Pictures

Fac-similes of oil paintings, very cred
liable work, done on canvas, in heavy
gilt frames and in pleasing subjects.
Artistic Color Prints in gilt frames
1912 Is 1-2
Fourth Floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
Silver Plated Ware

Bon Bon Dishes.
Butter Knives, sterling handles.
Sugar Shells, sterling handles.
A. d. Coffee Cups.
Teaettes, sterling silver handles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
Basement "
Decorated China
English and Nippon Ware

Bread and Butter Plates, EngliS
China, $1.OO dOf
Salad Dishes, English China, $500 dog
Ramekins, English China, 6for $1.W
Nippon China.
Bread and Butter Plates, 6 for SIG
Celery Sets, pieces.
Cracker and Cheese Dishes.
Trays, gold handles.
Cheese Sets, pieces.
Muffin Dishes, (covered).
Nest of Bowls, 6.
SUGAR and Cream Sets.
MayOnnaise Set, pieces. 2
A few salad bowls and bouillon cups
in Austrian China: Special at 500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
Special in Laces

Cluny Lace Edges, 6 yards 70 $1.OO
Normandy Walls, 12 yards for $500
Lace Flouncing, imitation Brussels,
$1.00 yard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26
White Cotton Goods

Four yards Of White Nainsook, SO inch.
Five yards Basket Cloth Skirting, SO
inch.
Seven yards Figured Madras, 81 inch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-26

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.