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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21
GERMANS HANGED NAN
WHO HAD ]. s. PISTOL

NEW YORK, June Elm thu
carry part OF the war Germany hang
ed q British captain carrying snr,-
piaes VINO had been captured becatge
ttiefe vas found in his pocket an or
alnafy American revolver using 4
lead bullet and black powder.
This was the story told by FRAN
eis Bannefmann. dealer il arms and
ammunition, here today. Mr. Ban
hermann IL III close touch with The
military authorities OF many nations.
lie said the account came from an
authoritative source.
The Germans. MI. Bannermann d.
planned, declared the pistol was on
illegal weapon; tnat all pistols must
be loaded with Il steel covered bull
let and smokeless powder.
AS q result OF this incident, Mr..
Bannerman said. a leading Ameri-
can revolver manufacturer found he
could place no orders with the Brit
ish government for the ordinary
type of weapon, as the British feared
the atfocity would be repeated. The
pistol maker then offered pistols as
ing bullets aud powder according to
The German Interpretation OF inter-
national law and is now turning ont
large quantities Of them for the al
lied armies and na3.es.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21
TRENCH TALES.

= A Canadian told the story
= OF a Hun retirement ana .
= trap they lest for the iucau- /,
= tons. we had moved for. !,
= ward 8 good bit after the f1rst !.
= fortnight Of this sew advance i,
' ana We were holding an old !,
= Fritz trench a. orr first line. !,
= One aight I saw what looked j,
= Ike flares going up, some way !,
= behind the German line. When i.
y my officer came along / re-
, ported this 70 him. I euess /.
+" they're clearing out he said. !.
= III talk 10 the colonel. Nexf
= morning taree pla oons we're
. sent forward 10 investigate
= ana rs there was no resistance. /,
= the Whole Of that part Of the
= line moved forward. II was !.
= Bit Of a surprise and every !.
= body wa more or less muddled
= for the time. | went across !,
9 and just a 5 / got there. /,
= noticed in the German front
= line, one Of the duck-boaras !,
= cut III two. ~ man went up i,
= and put his foot on it and, i,
: Immediately. about five yards (.
= Of the trench went up with a !,
= huge bang, %wonnding several.
= After mat We found a few /,
= more OF the same sofe in the ,
= communication trenches. so
= the officers made us explode 4
= them with heavy stones. We ,
= found there was inst two
= bombs under each Of them
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21
TEXAS WOMAN SUES
TENNESSEE MAN FOR
MUCH HEART BALM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. June 21.-In
a suit filed in the federal court Miss
Josie b. Price of Fort Worth. Texas.
asks for $4,000 to compensate her
for the shame and humiliation
caused by the alleged failure oil
John r. kison of Paris. Tenn, a
wealthy politician and fraternity
man, to keep his promise TO marry
her.
In July, 1915, Rison married Miss
Laura b. shouse. and it was several
weeks later before she learned OF
this marriage.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21

sent to toll i'll Germany under a sys.
TEN that would have offended the
moral sense Of the middle ages.
But this is only q passing
phrase. Belgium confidence and
courage have Y waVered. On the
day Of d%eliveranee sounds of indus
try again will be heard. And on the
day Of victory the friendship of our
two peoples. purified in the fire OF
suffering. will emerge greater and
stronger than ever and unite us in
eve stronger bonds that shall, God
willing. never be broken"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21
EUROPEANS
IN THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON. June 21.-The
natives of Germany, Austria-Hun-
gary, Bulgaria and Turkey now re-
siding in the United States aggre-
gate approximately 4~.662.00o, or
about ~ per cent OF the total pop
~ulation of the country.
The foregoing total is announced
by Director Sam. l.. Rogers. Of the
bureau OF the census. department of
commerce, as the result Of a ealcula-
ton based on the census figures OF
1910. the reports of the bureau OF
immigration for the period between
1910 and the present time, and the
estimated mortality during that Pc
Rod. Although it is not possible by
this method TO determine with ahso-
lutte exaetness the number OF natives
of the countries named now living
in the United States, it is believed
that the results obtained represent
a reasonably close approximation to
the facts.
These 100000 foreigners are
distributed. according 10 country Of
lt.+E - ~fo1Inu,g.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21

country n declared, "but we are
learning the rudiments of first-ald
work and becoming acquainted with
the best methods Of aiding nurses
and physicians and surgeons on the
field
A call has been issued by officers
OF the Red Cross society to other wo-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21
Organizing AMBULANCE Corps.

FORT WORTH, Texas. June 2i.-
Organization of the Fort Worth am
bulance corps is expected TO be COM
pleted by July /. Many already are
seeking inforrnation in regard to en-
Iistmeut. N~iaety-ene men will com
pose the unit
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21
Standing of the Teams
DALLAS GIRLS DOING THEIR
LITTLE .BlT" FOR ARMY

DALLAS, Texas. June 21.-Fifty
vonng women OF this city, unable
TO 10 their .bit" during the day,
have organized an evening class and
once Il week assemble at Red Cross
headquarters 10 roll bandaees and
make other supplies for Americas
hospital units.
we not only are serving our
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21
MANY COUNTERFEIT
NICkELS CIRCULATED

DALLAS, Texas, June 21.--Police
and federal authorities in Dallas are
investigating what is said to be al
most a Wholesale distribution of
counterfeit nickels. They are a first
class representation. No arrests
have yet been made.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21
EXPRESSES BEI1sITN'S
GRATITUDE TO AMERICA

WASHINGTON, June 2t.--Baron
Moncaeur. head OF the Belgian war
mission, yesterday expressed to the
american people through Washing
ton correspondents Belgium's graft
tuQe for Americas generous out
pouring OF material assistance and
sympathy" He paid an especial
tribute to Herbert C. Hoover for his
Belgian relief work.
The purpose OF our visit to this
country said Baron Moncheur, lis
10 express to your government and
people the deep gratitude OF Belgium
'0f the generous outpouring of ma
'ef'al assistance and sympathy which
nave gone so far TO save my stricken
countrymen from famine and to
MAINTAIN their mistaken courage.
our gratitude to you will never
COOL but YOU are now adding still
more to our great debt. Our peo-
PIE saved from famine, still groan
uhder the merciless invaders. OF all
'he peoples OF the world, none have
e'eF mad a more flaming love of
'loerty than those of Belgium. and
'hls makes their suffering the
more acute.
Lake Finding An Old Friend.
Onp anft,r xnt.N A. -- - -
'r4hgs to us the satisfaction of find
'"s IN an old friend a new ally. but
tlres us with complete confidence in
an early and victorious issue of the
s'eat struggle which has brought
- my country so much misery.
our admiration for your entrance.
'''o the war is the greater because
we NOV that you did SO in full
knowledge of all it's horrors and
'eali2ed fully the sacrifices you will
0e called upon TO make.
IN v%oicing my eountry's graft
et'e' l pay a tribute of admiration
qua affection to Mr., Hoover. under
""oSe able direction the work of
'''uihg Belgium was carried on. We
w" rejoice for you that this able
""h is at your service in handling
your problems.
conditions i'm Belgium.
from being n Of the foremost
'"'uStflal nations of the worid.
'""A'hS fourth among exporting
Belgium for the time be-
lug mas been r%uthlessly wiped out
lier factories are closed. A part of
"e'sinm's uneffending laboring class
''"s been torn rom its families and
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21
DEAD SNAKE IN WE'LL
polsoNs FARM HORSES

CArLT. Colo. June 21.-Poisonea
water caused the death of seVerai
fine horses in this community, n
T. Rome. farmer. who has eighty
on,os of ground waiting TO seed ios'
bis on1y team. The strange poison
inq was solved when Il dead rattle
was taken from the well on
the Bone ranch.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21
Of Ahe Teams.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Results Yesterday.

Cleveland 2, Chicago 3.
Philadelphia 8, Washington 5.
Boston %, New Pork 81.
81 Louis g. Detroit 9
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Standing of the Teams.
Played. Won.L Lost. Pet.
WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
Results Yesterday.

Tulsa Z, Muskogee 8.
Oklahoma City /. McAlester 2.
Denison 2, sherman 6.
Fort Smith .. Ardmore 4.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Results Yesterday.

Brooklyn 81, Philadelphia 10.
New York Al, Boston 20.
Pittsburgh 4, ST, Louis 4.
Chicago A, Cincinnati 5.
co,,r af tho Tonn,c
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21

Moved downstairs Come see
r,osar. the printer, Job printins'
.rhat's All" Phone l4S'-'Aa'''
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21

me PIopoftio' "a
male Germans Fl years OF age ana
over is very much smaller than the
corresponding proportions for the
otber countries named. having been
only a little more than II per cent
in 1a1Q, as against approximately
az per cent fof Austrians, ~ per
cenf for H~ungarians. 81 per cent for
Turks. and nearly 80 per cent for
Bulgarians.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21

1t is impossible 10 say whether
the proportions OF aliens-that is,
persons who have not applied for
naturalization certificates among
these foreigners are approximately
the same in 1917 as they were IN
1910; but. assuming this 10 be the
case. the number Of male aliens II
years of age and over included in the
above total would be approximately
$4,000. or about SO per cent Of the
total number OF mate inhabitants OF
the United States q years Of age
and over. The distribution of these
aliens. according TO country OF
I'D L., ac fGitOWcs
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21
CALENDAR.
-
TEXAS LEAGUE.
Results Yesterday.

Dallas /, Shreveport z.
Houston I, Fort Worth ;.
San Antonio 5, Waco 3.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21

men employed during the day TO as
sist in the work.
Employees of one firm here are orr
ganizing Il Red Cross unit. as are
members OF the Girls National Hon
or Guard.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-21

Working without a plan Is sail
ing without a compass.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
OUTSIDE REFIEF
 FOR HALIFAX IS
 VERY DOUBTFUL
Weather Conditions Still
 Hold High Hand In Situation

Truro, N. S., Dec. s-Additional outside relief for the suffering thou sands in Halifax was dependent to- day on the weather. The great snow storm dominated the situation,
 Almost every. hour brought word of a relief train stalled by the huge drifts which have been piled up by the gale along the railroad lines be- tween Moncton, N. B., and Halifax.
 Word came from Halifax early to- day that the condition of many of the injured residents were very serious and that there were not enough doc tors in the city to give them the needed treatment. The most imper- ative need, in fact, was said to be more physicians.
 Some 300 persons, suffering from all kinds of injuries, are cared for in improvised hospitals in Truro. Windsor, the only other large town within easy railroad communication with Halifax, is caring for 300 more So far as is known here, none has been sent to any other place. If the train were able to get through it was expected that 200 more injured peo- pie would be sent here today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
BARDO IS HEAD
 0F COMMITTEE
 OF OPERATIONS
New England Railroad Men Hold Meeting at
 Boston

Boston, Dec. S-Announeement was made today that c. L. Bardo, Of the New York, New Haven & Hart ford railroad, had been appointed chairman of the New England operat- ing committee, which will be charged with bringing about the greatest pos sible unificatien of transportation in this territory during the war, The other members of the commit tee are B. R. Pollock, Boston & Maine railroad; J. L. Truden, Boston & AL bany railroadj J. H. Gardner, New England Steamship Co.i and D. c. Douglas, Maine Central railroad. Under plans now being perfected locomotives, cars and all other rail- road and railroad-owned steamship facilities will be used interchangeably to the end that the highest transper- tation efficiency possible may be se- cured for New England and New Eng land interests.
 The arrangement will continue so long as the present extraordinary transportation conditions continue, and will permit the transfer of equip ment from one point to another throughout the territory to relieve freight or other congestion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
WOMEN CRAzED BY DISASTER
 AT. HALIFAX

St. John. N. B.. Dec. S-A simple statement that came over the tele- phone from Truro today reveals more of the horror of the tragedy in Ha1i- fax. It was that many women in- jured or destitute or both. who had been brought from Halifax to Truro, had been so crazed by the shock that on arriving at the relief stations they were unable to so much as tell their own names.
 All direct telegraph wires between St. John and Halifax were down to- day. A heavy sleet storm added to the delay in restoring them. Three local telegraph wires between St. John and Truro were working spasmodie- ally The only communication out of Halifax was by cable south and the Canadian Pacific wire which is oeeu- railroad business.
 A message from Truro brings the story of Eleanor Tapley of St. John, a student at Mt. Vincent academy in Halifax Miss Tapley says the ar mory was destroyed and some sol- diers were killed. The academy was converted into a hospital to which as many as could be found place for were brought and cared for by the Sisters and girl students. The convent was much damaged and some of the Sis- ters were seriously injured by mreken glass,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
SOLDIERS HONOR
 CARDINAL LUCON

Paris, Dee. S-The 152nd line regi- ment, itself the first to receive the ''fourragero'' both in the colors of the War-Cross and the Military Medal, has just conferred a Military Medal "fourragero" upon Cardinal Lucen, Archbishop of Rheims, in recognition of his bravery in never quitting his post in his much bombed city,
 In order to make the Cardinal Archbishop eligible for this distine- tion, the regiment first appointed him honorary chaplain to the regiment and later when the prelate was din- ing with the regiments mess the col enel presented the insignia saying Soldiers on campaign have nothing to effer:" we should like, however, to give you souvenir of your visit to the "FifteeR-two" so offer what we value most-the "feufragere'' of the regiment,
 The "feurragere'' which the Car diRal will henceferth wear on eers- menisus occasions is a plaitsd cord uillettes worn by American naval of feers in full dress. The first "feurra- gere" was made of strands of the same color as the War Cross and was awarded to all men of any unit which had been cited twice in the army or ders. When some units had weE five citations a new "feurragore" was granted, made in the celers of the Military Medal. But even this was found not to be sufficient, and wher the famous Foreign Legion had wor six citations, a third 'feurragere woven in red, the color of the Legior of Honor, was instituted for units thai exceed five citations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Better Looking-Take Olive Tablets

Hyour skin is yellow-complexion pallid tongue coated-appetite poor-you have a bad taste in your mouth-alazy. no-pood feeling-you should take Olive Tablets.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets-a substitute forcalomel-were prepared by Dr. Edwards after r years of study with his patients. | Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oii. You will know them by their olive color.
 To have clear, pink skin, bright eyes. no pimples, a feeling of buoyancy like childhood days you must get at the cause. ! Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the liver and bowels like calpmel-yet have no dangerous after effects.
 l They start the bile and overcome consti. patton. That's why millions of boxes sre sold annually at 10c and 25c per box. All druggists. Take one or two nightly and note the pleasing gesulta.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
CHRISTMAS

Make it a Jewelry Christmas. There is no other time of the entire year quite so wonderful as Christmas time. The smiling faces tell a truly wonder full story of cheerfulness and those who turn to this store for gifts, will find splendid service. In short. this is the store of the Christmas spirit.
 Come and look at the beautiful dis play of Diamonds. Jewelry, Watches. SiIverware, Cut Glass, Clocks, Toilet and Manicurfng Sets,- etc. You will find all goods moderately priced. Lib- erty bonds taken in trade at fuII vaIue
 OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL
 CHRISTMAS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
rroop No. 5, Elias Howe School

ScoS1tmaster Lowndes was absent. Senior Patrol Leader, Walter Tyler Conducted the meeting. Ten scouts were present. Seoutmaster Arnold and members of Troop No. 2s delight ed us with visit. Troop Nc. 5 gave an exhibition of scout work. The drowning event was a human pyra- mid. in the building of which the members of troop No. 26 assisted. Ecoutmaster Arnold will conduct a hike today and invited us to go with him. The hike is to take place be- yond Island Brook reservoir, and the purpose is to brew big beef stew. We are anxiousiy awaiting Monday morn ing to see if ell are able to return to school. Ths meeting closed with the spelling out the yell America
 Michael Straus, Scribe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
NEW ENGLAND SAW
 MILLS PRODUCING TIMBER FOR WAR

Hartford, Dec. 9-A report from the manager of the New England Saw Mills Units for England now operat- ing in Scotland, which has been re- ceived by Governor Marcus H. Hol- ing all records in producing timber for war purposes in Great Britain. Connecticut's board of control, on rec ommendatien of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, appropriated $12,- 060 last May to pay the cost of one of the ten units which left the New England states at about that time.
 The men in the units are said to be working at high speed and to be com fortable and satisfied with the eondi- tions they have found, except that a number of them are growing restless and expressing a desire to get into military service in France. They are to have a Christmas vacation of a week from December 23 to 30 inclu- sive.
 Extracts from the report follow;
 "At the end of our third months work we have produced almost 4,756,o60 board feet of lumber and pitwood. Since considerable time was spent building camps, roads, etc, it may fairly be assumed that this aver age cut will be nearly maintained du1> ing the winter months and exceeded during the spring months.
 Tt will be of interest to know that eur work is appreciated by the British government, and that we are filling an important place in the production of war timber for the Allies. The controller of timber supplies recently had an interview with King George, who inquired especially about our logging and mill work. The controller was able te report that for the past two months our production has been higher than that of any similar or ganization in this country.
 "Our mills are doing very geed work and would be able to de more if we could get steady supply of logs The main reason for this is that we are required to work all tops and small trees. inte trench and mine props. About three more choppers to each unit would enable this to be done and keep the mills working to capa- city. It was on this account that we sent for extra men whom we hope are now on the way"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
CAPT LEWIS IS
 ASSIGNED TO DUTY

Capt. Raymond A. Lewis, Quarter masters Corps, U. S.. A., formerly salesman for the Blue Ribbon Garage Go. in this city, has finished his train ing course at Peoria, H., and has been assigned to active duty in the Ma tional Army with Motor Truck Go. 39S, at Camp Fremont, Palo Alto, Cal. Captain Lewis was formerly first lieutenant in the Quartermaster's Corps, Fourth regiment, Home Guard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
NEWS AMONG THE BOY SCOUTS OF
 AMERICA HEADQUARTERS NOTES

!, Next Monday evening will be the December meeting of the Scout Mas ters Association in Headquarters. Next Friday and Saturday will be the Scout Conference for Scout Leaders. It will be held in the City Hall at Waterbury. The executive and many leaders from Bridgeport will attend this conference.
 We are glad to welcome troop No. 27, which has been registered this week. They will hold their meetings In the Prevocational school. The troop registration will be found further in this news column.
 Headquarters must have summary of the activities from every troop as and distribute an annual report of the progress in scouting during the past twelve months.
 Troop No. IS was on duty at the Lyric this morning as guards while pictures were shown for the Riddles. This is Saturday mornings event. /The pictures shown are chosen by the cornmittee of which Mrs Rourke is chairman, and headquarters is glad to recommend the pictures to all the children. Next Saturday Troop No. h1 will furnish the guards.
 Thursday evening St. Augustine's church, under the direction of Father Gnnley, organized three troops of the Boy Scouts of America. They will be known as Troops 29-30 and 31.
 MT. Bruce Findlay, who has been ecoutmaster of Troop No. 12/ United Congregational church will take up scouting work in one of the Oranges next Monday morning in the capacity of scout executive. MT. Frank Reilly win master this troop and we con- gretulate the troop on it's good for tnns upon securing MT. Reilly, because he Is well liked by all. the boys and is well verssd in scout work. We are glad to announce to the scouts that Fatrfield Center is now organized un- der the leadership of MT. Robert Mac pIarsou
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
GERMANS REJECT
 IDEA OF PEACE
 TALK IN PSKOFF

Petregrad, Thursday, Dec. 6-The terms of the temporary armistice agreed on between the Germans and the Russians, as received here by tele- graph from M. Karakhan, member of the Russian delegation who re- mains in Brest Litovsk, agree gener- ally with unofficial telegrams. The suggestion of the Russian delegation that the next conference meet in Pskoff was rejected by the Germans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
SAILOR GRANDE TO
 FIGHT ZULU KID

Sailor Grande, of this city, and Zulu Kid have been matched to ap- pear in a four-round go for the prin- cipal bout in the smoker now being arranged by the Battling Levinsky A. A., to be held in the fighters gym nasium on Wednesday evening.
 Chic Turner and Young Brooks of Bridgeport will meet in the semi final, and Toto Burns and Young Williams are also slated for an en- counter. An interesting program is being prepared and those who plan to attend will be assured an even ing's enjoyment.