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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-05
Erisnphian R,assquet.

On the night Of Monday. April
so. the annual banquet OF the
Erisophian Literary society was held
an the Rogers hotel Homer Hen
bricks was POSTMASTER. Twenty
five members were present DR..
Hornbeak or Trinity. and Messrs.
Winn. Mills, Moore and Scott OF the
High school faculty were visitors.
six courses were served Scattered
among these were interesting talks
by various members, ending with a
few words from Dr. Hornbeak. II
was night OF merriment and good
fellowship. one which will be long
remembered by those who were for
tunate enough to be present.
The program consisted OF these
numbers:
The Past Years Z. L. s.--Lackas
Connaliy
Next Years E. 4 81. 7. Rob
erts.
+
The Cotton Boil John Shell.
Baseball Achievements Mr.
Scott.
The Way We Are Going TO Take
1.-THE Track Meet. Mr.. Moore
To the Green and White Mr.
Winn.
To the Faculty.Groves Kill
bourne.
Response. Mills
TO the Seniors. Wilma G. Harris
Response Edwin Harding.
To the Girls. Martin Baker
Woodrow Wilson Balfrey Grit
fin.
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with ciuny laces laid over pink
satin. The announcement was made
BY little Mary Ann Scott. who gave
the Dance on the Flowers. and
tossed To each guest blossom, to
which was attached a card bearing
the names of Miss Burns and Mr..
Maiedon. two-eourse luncheon was
served by Misses Mary Lillian Elan
AIRY and Elizabeth Paxton. Mrs. X. n
Roberts and Mrs Mary Goliath
poured tea. Dallas News.
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representatives from the different

from the different
girls schools. what their youth. en-
thuxfassn and college education
means To the federation and 10 the
individual clubs The club had evil
deuce OF Mrs Groce's argument In
the brilliant paper which followed
her presented by Miss Margaret
Kambie. one of the clubs young
members, and who belongs 10 the
class az college girls who ARE doing
efficient club work. Miss Kemble
began her talk BIZ saving: III seems
ito me that had We the Gift Of proph-
ecy enabling Us to foretell events.
We could not have arrived at q more
fitting time ia read and discuss the
Wine Press With our own broth
iers and sons forced to enlist iii the
army and navy to defend that which
all real men and real women prize
above even that life which God has
given our honorthe grewsome-
ness. the awful horror. the deadly
truth of this poem. thrusts itself up
on us with q force which we could
not begin TO feel at another time,
and watch we pray We may be
1 spared recognizing in its terrible
reality
4 The lesson OF the afternoon was
the Wine Press By Alfred Moves.
AS the club felt the time opportune
10 study such poem. they also
seemed To realize thar Mrs. Herring,
| the teacher, with her natural patriot
ism and deep spiritual nature. gave
q glory to the lesson so beautifully
| presented. Mrs ". G. Tenery
brought inspiration to The club In
her talk on Life and Works of Al.
fred Moves Mrs Tenery gave bel
talk without notes. and emphasized
the style OF Alfred Moves, QUOTING
] many passages from his various
poems. To illustrate his style.
Mrs. Fl. y. Peters brought apnre.
eiation TO the lesson In her select
cd reading She gave the parting
scene between the husband and
young wife and his vision OF their
home on the battlefield and return
70 the house Of desniation.
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Miss Lois Fort and her roonna
at school, Miss Marjorie Nifhvs
Austin. visited Mrs. Earl For
Hotel Rogers Sunday and Auatl
Miss Lois and Miss Margie are |
school at Texas PRESBYTERIAN
lege az Milford.
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man aud treasurer; p, r. Jones. VIII
Ralston. C. ]. Snyaer.tl N. Daniel.
Ernest Fincher. J. H. Hill, w Il.
Boehle.
Trustees-~R n. Kennedy. G. NJ.
Supple. r, T., Jones.
Organist Miss Vera crisler
choir Director--G j Snyder
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-05
school Children Play Myth.

Accepting the invitation OF bright
/ little school boy to see his grade
play a myth at the public schools,
the society editor had the pleasure
on Monday of this week in visiting
the room of Miss Blanche Holland.
The children played the myth OF
tCirce's Palace, which has in its
moral the disbursement OF selfish
ness, greed and idleness They wore
their helmets and carried spears, and
presented a war-like appearance The
lessons of the myths teaches the
children much of Greek mythology
in their young years. 1t was SPLEEN
didiy executed aud their alertness
and alacrify in answering the aues-
tions presented by Mrs. Mabel Cra-
yens, primary supervisor, showed
how well the children are trained In
the modern day education Spleen
did specimens OF art. wrought by the
children. adorned the walls. Miss
Holland gave the children a number
OF physical exercises, which not only
furnished them diversion, but also
physical development
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olives, butter thins, lettuce n,
wiehes and green mint ia, pIs,a
IN the black and white flower pots
miniature size. The MANN, 4.
high score for the Afternoon
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Mrs. Waldo pierce in aeroplane.

facilities, is also the home of the
primary and beginners departments.
| A complete kitchen is also located In
the basement Punch was served in
lone OF the gymnasium rooms BY
Misses Annie Martin and Elizabeth
| Walters Mrs Arson Cole also re-
punch table was set with beautiful
wicker vases filled witt primroses
and garden roses Mrs. Roger Ken
needy was chairman Of the program
committee and arranged a delightful
Entertainment for the afternoon
guests. Miss Jewel McDade sang a
sole accompanied by Miss Vera Girls
/ Ter. Miss Annie Sawyer sang a solo ae-
compared by Miss Julia Mae Ward
Miss Virginia Trippet gave two de-
| lightfui readings, THE Daffodil," by
William Wordsworth. and a negro
dialect story which was very much
enjoyed, Ted Myres gave a violin
solo. accompanied by. Miss Julia Mae
Ward. The pastor, Dr.. D. b. Bell.
announced the program numbers.
In the evening a large crowd was
present to Inspect the beautiful new
church. The band played during the
evening reception hours and the Of
| fetal board OF the church received.
A large number oil guests called both
in the afternoon and evening 10 in
spect one OF the handsomest new
churches in Texas Conservation of
space is one OF the main attractions
of the church, and every space is
utilized The main auditorium is
beautifully furnished, finished in the
white wood work. The windows are
in light green and corn colors, which
dispense splendid light to the au-
ditorium. The pipe organ harmon
lied with the color tones of the aa-
ditorium. The ladies' parlor adioins
the auditorium, and when necessary
can be thrown all together. The
handsome carpets and rugs, the pews
land interior furnishings OF the church
were secured through the industry OF
the various women's societies, and
their good taste is seen in the har-
mony OF the interior decorations
The exterior OF the church is also inn
posing and attractive and arrests the
attention OF strangers as they pass
out Main street The church is COM
plete in every detail. and the oougre=
cation is no doubt proud of the beau
.tiful new editiae and grateful for the
opportunity OF the broader service
they may render Or and Mrs. Bell
have done a splendid work for their
church since coming to Waxahaehie,
and the people and pastor are all
happy in the great service that lies
out before them
The primary and beginners depart
Hf"'th q" 'Pb"N WIN al tHe thbUEEH
devices OF Sunday school methods.
The official board OF the Ladies'
Auxiliary is as follows:
Mrs. I'D William. president
Mrs. W. +. shiye wee president.
Mrs. J Nj. Daniel. secretary-treag-
urer home missions
Mrs, Roger Kennedy, secretary
treasurer foreign missions.
Miss Ora Miller. secretary litera-
ture.
Mrs. 0. A. Finley, secretary-treas.
urer Christian education and minis
terial relief
Mrs. Arson Cole, secretary treas
ures Young People work and sun
day school extension.
Mrs. q. b, Dunaway. secretary
treasurer assembly home missions.
The official board of the church
is as follows:
Eldare-W. +. ShIve, clerk. Jno.
D. Mex g. j. H. Miller, Walter Plum.
hoff, A, b. Mcknight.
DeaCUng B Eennaay chair
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SOCIETY PERSONALS

Mir. and Mrs. Claude Arnold il,
returned to Waxahaehie to HI
their home after a residence b, Il
years in Fest Texas, near TsIsr. ii
are occupying their home place /
Hawkins street. Mr.. and Mrs
Dortsch. who had the Arnold b.
during their absence, have nogsi
West Jefferson street.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-05
Wedding ANNOUNCED.

Mrs. r.. r. Paxton entertained at
tea Monday afternoon 10 announce
the engagement OF Miss Hor.snse
Burns to John Thomas Male
don. The wedding will take
place in June. The reception suite
was decorated with pink and white
rosss. The tea table wac covered
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-05
Shakespeare Club

-
Shakespeare Club
Lesson for Shakespeare club on
spoon River Anthology;
tal Education tbl Profession lei
Environment
.. What have been his literary
aetleitiesf
&. How and where did he gain
literary recognition
4. What is .vers libres" (a)
What ii its limitation? ca WHO
discovered free verse; When?
). In What way does 1t differ
from the classic poetic forms2 tal
Is there any difference in the feel
ings and sentiments OF the writers
OF the classical period aud those OF
the modern free verse PERIOD
Q. Why Is so much new poetry or
yers libre being written today
{. Mention two qualifications OF
the author that make great litera
ture OF his epitaphy Does this en-
title him to be called 4 genius2
S. What relation does this writ
Ing bear to moyiag pietureso
q. What place suggested the set
Ing for S H. - Does the place
have any special significance
10. Whe d Masters get the
idea OF wfitias il lginative epitaphs2
%, Is he TIE flf writer to produce
a series OF itap1 2
i. al How many characters
does the writer hive? tb, Does the
author talk or does he have his char
acters talk tcl Are the characters
types, or do they have distinct
individuality? {dl With which OF
his characters does he appear TO SYM
pathize2
II. Masters is poet OF the
masses. Why
10. What is Masters religion?
His politics? Base your answer on
IS Il. A
Il. Is Masters eynie? Cite
poems TO prove your answer
Is. Cite poems which illustrate
Masters pathos. Humor.
Ii. Show the effect Of the con-
tact of the metaphysician and natur~
ais, in characters Ehrenhart and
William Jones.
II. What do the characters in S
r. A. think OF the legal profession?
OF politicians?
10. What do you think Of the
conclusions drawn by Mrs. Purka-
pile. from her experiences?
10. Trace the picture of Thomas
Rhodes and his slaves in the epi-
taphs.
20 Prove that Masters is paci-
fist from the Epitaphs
81 In portraying womanhood, In
To what two classes do his characters
divide themselves?
Who il the heroine in the Pan
tier family? Why the incompatible
ity?
%. Read and comment upon the
widow McFarlane.
"a. Can you mention one poem
that eould be cited in defense of Mas
tiers style Of poetry?
IS. Give portrait of the Nc
Neelys and associated characters.
tal What is Mary's philosophy of
love? {b) How did she regain her
lost soul?
%, What can you say OF Mas
ters' illusions? Does he use many
unpoetical words? Give examples.
q. is s. Il. A. great poetry. or is
IL merely the plasma OF which great
poetry is made?
20 Does Masters have philo-
sophy?
20, What was his purpose in writ
ing S. II. A?
80. Why was the spooniad writ
ten?
MRS. j. l.. CANNON, Leader.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-05

Misses Thelnla Emerson and Ha
ence Wood of Houston ore
guests OF Mrs. |. ", Trindls aa01
ham avenue.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-05
Returns from Visit With Daughte,

+. A. Foster is back from Ada,
Okla, and reports that he is delight
ed with his little grandson. Clay Col
lier Foster. infant son OF his dangh-
ter, Mrs. Sam Collier. formerly Miss
Ruth Foster, Mr.. and Mrs. Collier
are almost as proud OF the new ar
rival as is his grand-daddy.
Mr.. Collier il assistant cashier OF
one OF Ada's banks. He and his
wife are weil pleased with their new
home. Cleburne Review.
Mrs. Sam Collier has many friends
in Waxahachie, having graduated
from Trinity University and later
being member OF the music faculty.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-05

Mrs. W. J.. Muller in auto.
Mrs. w. j. Muller and Mrs. Wal
dc Pierce have decided the branches
81 service they will endeavor to en-
ter in the war with Germany Each
is now ready. Mrs. Muller, wife OF
a noted auto driver. wants 10 carry
dispatches for the army in an auto
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-05

make weekend visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. s. D. Myres. at Sweet
water.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-05

Mrs. Hanks Davis. acme as1a
stration agent for Ellis eeai'!,
been in Dallas this week al'eisa
the school Of instruction i0' 'A
triet home demonstration ass'
Miss Lillian shackelfoFd Of Dsi'1
is the district agent, and IS 'oaaa
ing d school of canning and 'ais
walton of food. The meeting i ~
held at the Chamber Of e0aa'
and Manufacturers building
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Aa'' n
Paris were in the city 10
visit Thursday night eaf0a' !,
from Marlin. where they ~ N
for a months vacation Nh III
sell is remembered in "ai.
as Miss yerna Malllsen ! !, !
who frequently visited n.y. IN
Young ladyhood. Mr.. ka'''- !
member OF a wholesale grew '..,,,1
at Paris. They have Ossa !,
by automobile route ahs MI
roads from Paris down y 4,
Texas we're splendid anu rssu
= delightful motor Trip i, N
night they we're guests o " /
Smith. -
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-05

Miss Elizabeth Jackson q Si
cello is the guest OF Miss Anne Y
tin,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-17

total tax on corporation incomes per cent or just six times as high as it was before the war
 In addition to this tax there has been levied an excess profit tax on incomes This permits corporation to make a profit of $3,O0O and ' per cent of the capital used in the business without additional tax. . If it is shown that before the war the corporation was making per cent profit or more it is permitted to make that now in addition to S3,000 without excessive income taxes applying. However, a company mak- ing a profit in excess of 9 per cent and $3,Q00 must pay 20 per cent on the excess up to 15 per cent of the invested capital An income in ex- cess of 15 per cent and under 20 per cent must pay 9 per cent; in excess )f 20 per cent and under 9 per cent pays 35 per cent; in excess of 20 per cent and under B per cent pays 45 per cent; in excess of 33 per cent profit the tax is 60 per cent of the income
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-17
HAMMoND-CERVISTON.

Harry Cerviston, brother of Mrs A. w. Thomas of Part Walter and Mrs Abbie Hammond were married this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the parlors of the Gastineau hotel by Reverend George Bruce. Captain A.. w. Thomas and Mrs. K. R. Casey, sister of the groom, attended the couple during the cefemony, only immediate friends of the couple be- ing present. Following the cere- mony a huge wedding supper was served in the Gastineau Cafe for the wedding party. The happy couple will reside at Port Walter. The en- tire party arrived from Port Wal ter this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-17
BOY HAS NARROW ESCAPE
 FROM INSTANT DEATt

Henry kOtaras, twelve-year-old son Of MT and Mrs. KOtaras, who run the Model Cafe on Front street, had a narrow escape from instant death Sunday night when he fell through hole in the docking in the rear of the cafe and to the beach below. The tide was out and the little fellow struck on his face on the rocks, barely missing two large logs which were lying on the beach. As it was two of his fingers were broken and mangled and his face was considerably cut and bruised.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-17
MORE DELEGATES ARE APPOINTED FOR THE
 FOOD CONSERVATION

The Alaska Bar Association today appointed George Irving, z. R. Che ney and John B. Marshall as dele gates to the Food Conservation meeting which will be held tomorrow evening in Elks Hall
 The Eastern Star today appointed as delegates Mrs. lone Morton, Mrs Mary Bussey and Mrs. Ruth Hawks worth.
 Old papers for sale at The Empire
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-17
INCOME TAX i IS HEAVIEST EVER KNOWN Those With Millions Con- ing in Must Give Most
 Of It To Their
 Country CORPORATIONS ARE HIT Excess Profit Taxes Run As High as Sixty Per
 Cent. of the h.
CORPORATIONS ARE HIT

Never before in the history of the world has any country put such a tax on wealth as is levied by the re
 gently passed revenue bill mfwyr recently passed war tax bill. While the tax on small incomes has not been great, the additions when one gets into large figures becomes i'm
 mense The untaxable income has been reduced from $3,Oo0 a year as heretofore, to $1,000, and for mar ried men from $4,O00 to $2,OO0 9th
 erwise there is no change in the percentage of income taxes until the annual income of 5000 a year is reached. One per cent is added to the amount of the former tax or the amount in excess of $5,000 and under $7,500; between $7500 and $10OO0, two per cent; s10,000 to SIP,
 300, per cent; $12,500 to $15,000. 1 per cent; $15000 to $20.000, per cent; $20,000 to $40,000, per cent $4O,O0O to $6O00, 10 per cent; $60
 900 to $80,000. 14 per cent; .$30,00(
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-17
TO ENTERTAIN ATTORNEYS.

In line with the precedent set 1y Judge Robert w. Jennings for "get together meetings, Judge R. A. Gunnison will entertain members of the Alaska Bar Association at lun- cheon tomorrow at noon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-17
ADMIRAL EVANS DUE.

The steamer Admiral Evans is scheduled to arrive from the west ward sometime tonight. The Ev- ans is loading canned salmon at Roonah and her exact arrival time has not been reported The Evans has no southbound reservations, they having all been taken at Westward points.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-17
Garden Note.

How is your garden?"
 Doing pretty fair"
 Anything peeping out that you planted?"
 Yes, there was a jug handle the day the minister called" Louisville Courier -JournaL)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-17

For all in addition to $3,OOO,OUO income the government takes 67 per cent.
 Corporation Taxes.
 But not only are the incomes of individuals hit hard. but those of cor porations do not get by lightly. The tax on corporations. which was 1 per cent. on the net income before 1916 was raised to ? per cent of the income last year. Now 1 per cent has been added to this making the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-17

Z,OOO,OOO ana over ---..----.---..---- oi
 What Figures Actually Mean.
 Reduced to actual figures the fol lowing table shows the taxes that must be paid by those having the incomes specified:
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-25
TERRIBLY SWOLLEN
Suffering Described As Torture
Relieved by Back raught.

Rossyille, Ga. Mrs. Kate Lee Able, o.
this place, writes: MY husband is an
engineer, and once while lifting, he in
Iufcd himself with a piece Of heavy ma
chiHery, across the abdomen. lie was
50 sore he could no; bear 10 press on
himself At all, on chest or abdomen. lie
weighed l6j lbs, and fell of until he
weighed no lbs in two weeks.
he became consiipaled and il looked
Ike he would die. We had three different
doctors, yet with all their medicine, his
bowels failed 10 act. lie would turn up
a ien-eent bottle Of castor oil, and drink
Il Two or three days in succession. lie
did this yet without result. Va becaTe
desperate, he suffered 80. He was swol-
len terribly. he told me his suffering
could only be described as torture.
| sent and bought Thediofd's Black
D.aught. made him take a biz dose.
and when il began 10 act he tainted, he
was in such misery, but he got relief and
began 10 mend al once. He got well,
and we both feel he owes his lie TO
Thediofd's Black DfauRht."
Thediord's Black raught will help you
10 keep iii. ready for the days work.
Try III NC-l3l
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Women Given Liberal Representation on County
Is Under Way; Free Course in Home Economics

ford. fiaid executive secretary. IL on
the ground with the plans for a Hos
piiaiity House which the local repre-
sentative Of tho Fodd.th commission
believes H. an absolute necessity. Miss
Rue, recreation secretary % the FL
paso Y. W. c. A.. II organizing the
work for girls and win remain until
the regular secretary arrives. She Is
Miss Euia Turner. wno II now tnking
the war emergency lectures iu CALI
fornia. That the spirit of war sacri-
flee IT, strong in the association and
lts workers is shown hy the fact that
many local associations have given mp
their efficient and experienced see
retaries for this train nE camp work
and that many Of these women are
taking the places NJ considerably low
or salaries than they ave been re-
c%eiviBe. II II most fortunate for the
women Of New Mexico who are 40
vitality Interested In the conditions =.
the Deming camp. hat there is an
organisation 50 well equipped TO take
up the work there. The Albuquerque
Y. W. c. A., which Is the only one IN
the state. IL already Planning 20 a.
sist In the work and there Is no doubt
that the women organizations In othcr
parts OF New Mexico win give thei,
aid. Mrs. Rupert +. AsptNnd OF san
"a Pc. who has been placed in tenn
porary charge OF this. work by the
Woman's Auxiliary 70 The state Coun
ell Of Defense will be glad TO answer
any questions on tho subject FROM
those interested.
The program committee for tho
State Federation Convention TO be
held at Gallup October rs Is much
pleased 10 be able - hat
the convention will have the great adj
vantage OF the presence % Mrs. r. l.
Bradford, state chairman Of music
and well known In rational musicai
circles. Mrs. Bradford will be heard
in soils numbers and win also conduct
CONGREGATIONAL patriotic singing
The state College - Agriculture
' has just made AZ announcement II
great interest to women's O~rganiza
tons In the state. II as many as sew
enty-five women in any ccmmunity
, apply for Il. a trained expert will hs
sent by the Extension Department who
! viii conduct a three day course in
Home Economics. allowing the won
en- themselves 10 select the special
subjects in which they wish to be
trained. This offers 10 the women ui
New Mexico IN opportunity TO receive
free instruction for which many woni-
en- In the cities are pay Ing large fee
and there is no doubt thai many will
avail themselves Of the offer.
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mittee consisted n Mrs. j. r. Nc
Laughlin. Mrs. J. II. O'nielly. Mrs,
VIM. Dean, Mrs. r. =. de Bujac. Mrs.
W. NJ. Farr, Mrs. W. Y. Walton.
The committee on arrangements
were Capt. VIM. Dean. Lieut.. =. NJ.
West. Lieut.. II. Ervien. Sgt. VIM r.
Mill. SGT. Beauford o. Cooper. Corp.
John ". Wells.
Headquarters Company Dance.
The headquarters company OF the
First New Mexico Infantry gave n
very enjoyable dance last night at
Corporal hall at the camp ON the
mesa. A nrmber OF she Officers
wives and prominent society women
OF the town c%haperohod the young
ladies who were taken up In auto
mobiles.
The han vas transformed into q
very pleasing ban room by the VS.
OF palms and ferns, and when the
young girls IN their pretty dance
frocks. and the young khaki clad
men appeared upon the scene moth
ing was left to be desired. Invita-.