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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-31
A Silent Force

In the second month OF the war, WHICH 4"
bewldered public had already begun to ask
uneasily What is the British Navy
doing?" the late Admiral Mahan endeav-
ored to allay popular impotence by point
ing out how idle it was to measure su-
premacy at sea merely by the event OF
great encounters between fleets. line
battles of naval warfare are few he
wrote. compared with those on land; it IS
the unremitting daily silent pressure OF
naval force when it has attained control
of the sea against an opponent-the con-
tinuous blocking of communication-which
has made sea power so decisive an ele-
ment in the history Of the world
Mr.. Lloyd George made an apt COMPARE
son in his speech in the House Of Commons
the night before last in likening the func-
ton of the navy to that of some one OF
the internal organs of the body, organs
whose very existence most of US ignore
until something goes wrong with them,
when suddenly we begin to understand
how essential they are TO the normal work
ing of the human machine. He might have
added that as the healthy man is most apt
70 be depressed at the slightest functional
disorder which compels him to recognize
his dependence on these unconsldered Or
cans. so there is no better evidence OF
the general efficiency and sure working OF
the fleets at sea than the extrayagant ap-
prehensions aroused by occasional mishaps
or failures of a relatively trifling kind.
It was not his purpose, however, to deal
with these accidents or to offer apologies
for them. but rather to point to the posi-
tive achievements Of the navy. which he
described as the anchor of the Allied cause.
Last February Sir Edward Carson, then
First Lord of the Admiralty, gave some
statistics relating to the work of trans
port since the beginning of the war. Inc
Premier has now corrected these figures to
the present day, showing that so far the
total number of troops moved across the
seas amounts to no less than 100000
men. of whom only 300 were lost through
the action of the enemy. Moreover, the
navy has insured the safe transportation
of 100000 horses and mules, 25,OOOOOO
tons of explosives and supplies and d.
100000 tons of coal and oil.
1t is by such achievements that the sue
cess of the navy may be properly meas
lired. but because the working of this great
force is not visible men overlook 1T or
accept it as a sort of natural endowment.
as something independent of human effort.
And so it is with the pressure eXerted by
the same force on the German fleet. 1t IS
the very rare evasions that attract at
tention, while the constant watchfulness
that has paralyzed German traffic for more
than three years is taken for granted as a
normal condition not deserving of any par
ticular notice. We see this whenever some
little local success by the Germans is re-
corded. Why, it is asked Indignantly, Is
the initiative always on the German side!
The many failures are overlooked, the con-
slant vigilance required on the other side
is forgotten. ard it is not considered that
the desperate adventures which so rarely
succeed are themselves the best proof OF
the efficacy of the opposing power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-31
How Are the Poor Affected ,

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: How are TIE poor man and poor FAM
lies going TO come out in this sugar deal ?
The other day called for sugar in one OF
our so-called leading American stores C. H.
Macy & CO.. and was told if bought $3.50
worth of groceries could have two pounds of
sugar. Now, that is very good and charitable,
but how are the poor going 10 do that?
Is, there no Law 10 compel man to sell
an article which he has in stock without
making you buy other things when you do not
wan. them? FLORENCE L. SMITH.
New York, Oct. 20, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-31
Not Necessary

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The Governor of this state, when con-
WINGED that the District Attorney OF any
county IS not qualified in any given case, by
reason either of incompetence. indifference or
more sinister causes, TO prosecute a criminal
plea according 20 his sworn duty. Gusts him
from that particular case and directs the At
torney General to step in TO do the work in
hand FOR the protection of the peoples inter-
csts. Can you by any play Of Imagination,
however perfervid. visualize the necessity of
such makeshft were Judge William l.. Ran
som New York's District Attorney? 1t has
been necessary. mores the pity, in this county
before this. HUGO WINNER.
New York. Oct. q. 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-31
a Pointed Retort

a. roi The Philadelphia Public Ledgtr
IN Admiral Mayo's presence the other
evening | heard this little story told at his
expense. lie laughed and did not contradict
IT, and so | suppose it is true.
When he was recently in London, and
every minute Of his time as our naval COM
mander in chief was Of the utmost value, he
was kept waiting ten minutes by taxicab
chauffeur. Not an uncommon experience in
these days Of disarranged traffic and fire.
quent air raids.
When the cGbby finally put in an appear
ance he was mildly taken TO task for the
delay.
Never mind about that. guv-nor." an
swered the wit on the box. blandly. That's
all right. '0p right in, You fellows have
kept US waitin' for three years"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-31
Are We Worth Dying For'
A Straight Question Put to All OF "
Who Stay at Home

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In connection with the proclsimes
day of prayer yesterday heard an enhlneA'
divine in a church uptown. He brought W.
one thought that should not die wi'h'h w
walls of sanctuary. After a vivid ana P'r
sonal description OF the impressions OF -
visit and talk TO the boys az iaphahA
said a thought that had forced itself W.
him was, Were we worth dying W..
Thousands of men are going across 70 m''
the great sacrifice, if necessary, and were =
doing our part TO make the sacrifice WV
while?
Let you and other editors ask every ga
womand and child TO face that que'"'-
squarely. Men are going across by me p.
dred thousand. Are you so doing your P''
that you are worth dying for?
GEORGE y COLE
New York, Oct. 20, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-31
Do Music ard Knitting Jibe'

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Can one listen 10 music and XIV "
incidentally? Is there sufficient conee'"'
ton in one being for the two processes :,
The patriotic service OF the knl''e"
army and navy garments is laudaole, p''' -.
worthy do not wish to belittle It III
slightest However, the service that '' =,
inspiring music can render, when 1t is '''''
heard and felt, is not to be overlooked
May not the knitters, with dignity ''
down" on their invaluable industry ~
enough 70 lie saturated with the music =.
this season will bring forth. and ine'dsn.. =.
thereby allow the others who wish 20 -.
to do so undisturbcd by the click OF An''''"
needles? -
Does il not behoove US 20 probes
minds toward the influence, at this INV
inspiriting and becalming musiel
IDA L. FISCh1S
Nav York Oct Pc. 1911
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-31

American lives. If the Hun were Mt our
gates there would be an instant and we'll
nigh universal uprising for the nations
defence. There should be just as imme-
diate and general rally at the ballot
boxes on Election Day to overwhelm the
Huns supporters and agents who are now
within our gates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-31
A Hint to the Railroads
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Instead of throwing away the coffee
and cooked foods. railroads should give them
TO some of our boys who are travelling on
the trains. VINO will soon be at the front, or
give them 20 some poor fellow. It's shame
to waste food that is left over on dining
cars. This | have seen done on this trip
West of mine. r. A. WILKINSON.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 22, 1917.
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Nal Matter
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26
DISTINGUISHED MEN
VISITORS At TRINITY

DR.. A. d. Vail OF Newark, New
Jersey, retired physician. was an
interesting visitor at Trinity iniser-
sitv on Thursday OF this week. DR.
Vail spoke az chapel hour on the sub
jeet OF :.simple Living He made
an excellent address that was APP
preeiated by the faculty and students.
Or. Vail Is a graduate OF Princeton
university aud he convinced the peo-
pie OF Princeton two years ago that
simple living vas worth while by
walking fifty miles to attend COM
mencement exercises after he had at
tanned the age OF 20 years.
DR.. Calvin H. French OF New
York. assistant secretary Of the col
lage board OF the Presbyterian
church, visited Trinity Friday. His
visit to the university was for the
purpose of gaining better personal
knowledge Of the school and the
work IL is doing.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26
SCOTT WILL
SPEAK At TRINITY

Mr.. Elmer T. Scott director o.
,uhlie welfare Of Dallas. viii speak
10 the undergraduate students 81
Trinity University on the evenina OF
nav III AZ 1 II m. al the Central
presbyterian church Mr. Scott " .
lasman aud man Of large business
experience. he resigned an impor-
tant business position 70 accept the
direction Of the department Of pubic
welfare III the city Of Dallas aud ne
has rendered splendid service IN TINS
department. Il is hoped that mol on
lv the students Of Trinity University
but the senior class Of the high
school especially will attend the ser
vice and hear Mr. SCOTS address.
The address viii be well worth hear
ing both by Young and old. All are
cordially invited TO attend.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26
ELLIS COUNTY NEWS.

Dr. T. ]. DAILY has sold his drug
store to the following gentlemen:
Barron Bros. L. B. Griffith. Hughey
Bros. DR.. S. L. Wadley. ]. w.
Stacks and Morris Willis Of this
place, and Mr.. Richard Lewis OF
Waxahaehie Mr.. Lewis is a first
class druggist being the nreserip-
ton clerk Of the Curtin Drug Co., OF
Waxahaehie. He is progressive,
enterprising business man and viii
have charge of the new store. We
understand MIR Lewis will move TO
Palmer soon, We welcome ali such
men as Mr.. Lewis in onr midst.
Palmer Rustler
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26
Death of Pioneer Woman.

Mrs. Fannie Douglas. wife of
Uncle George Douglas, Of syIyana.
near Red Oak. died Thursday and
was buried Friday afternoon at the
old family burying ground at Syl-
vaaa Mrs Douglas was seyenty-five
year old, and she and Mr.. Douglas
had been married forty years. and
nave lived ali their married life at
the homestead whore MIR Douglas
was born. She was stricken with
paralysis about a year ago, and has
since been in feeble health. Mrs.
Douglas is survived by three daugh-
tiers. Mrs Jones OF Fort Worth,
Misses Vella and Elwyr Douglas.
who live at home with their father
The funeral service was conducted
by Rev. Rawlins of Laneas ter and
Rev. Mason Of Fort Worth Mrs.
Humphreys OF Paris. the only sister
OF Mrs Douglas. was at her bedside
the last week OF her illness.
Last January Mr. ANA Mrs. Doug
las celebrated their fortieth ami
yersary, and poem was printed in
the Daily Light that Mr.. Douglas
had written ana dedicated TO his
wife, in memory Of the event.
The Douglas family Is one of tie
oldest in the county, and many
friends over Ellis county extend sym
nathy 70 the hereauaa nras
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26
GERMAN PROPAGANDA
EVIDENT N IL pAso


I'll PAso May 2e.-Thousapds
OF unsigned letters urging border
residents to tiebt repatriation and
refuse TO be drafted are reaching
me border Many who have re-
eeiFed The letters hay turned ,hem
over to department Of justice Off.
e'sis mere Tho letters come from
Portions Of Pennsylvania and New
York.
German sympathizers are worv
ing secretly bni hduslriously among
border Me1icana on the American
side, advising them 10 return I'm
nealpss'y 10 MeAieo is they wisb
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26

There viii be speaking ut the An
burn school house next Monday
night, MAY Is, ct which time County
Superintendent Ely and other speak
ers viii address the people ON the
subject OF school Building" This
Is a subject tAat should be OF in
tense interest to all. and it is hoped
there viii be a good attendance
Everybody is cordially invited. -,
haypoarl Herald.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26

to escape CONSUMPTION in the Aemri-
can army. Hundreds of Mexieans
are crossing back into Mexico al
border points daily, many leaving
crops already growing and homes
they had made on this side.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26

Joe Burney is in receipt OF let
ter stating that his brother, P. S.
Burney Ir.. who has been paymaster
for the Brazilian Railway and Lun-
Der company in Brazil. has resigned
that position and is coming back to
America to enlist in the L. S. army.
He is DELAYED in leaving Brazil.
awaiting birth certificate from his
home in Atlanta. Ga, before he can
get passports, having been there
seven years. He is expected home
BY July l5.-Bnnis News
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26
BRITISH REFUSED IN
FIGHTING At IOOS

BERLIN, May 2e,-The complete
repulse of British forces in battle
at I4oos was announced in the Off
ciai statement today. Prisoners and
machine guns were taken by the
Germans.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26
hanks

The members of the Lone star
band desire to thank the manager
OF Theilan'a cafe Tor two buckets Of
fine lemonade aiven them last night
While they we're practicing on the
public square. The members also
desire to thanh call Nail for furnish
ing electric lights
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26
Aliens fooi-Ease for the Troops.

Many war zo.ie hospitals have ordered Ahsis
rao,r Ease. the arlrisetjc powder, for use among
tie .roatls Shaken into the shoes aud srrlnkied
in the foot-hash. Aliens Foot@E Ease gives rest
ard comfort, takes the friction from the shoe,
and prevents the feet gcsting tired or faot-sore,
lnang men in every conn.nIiliy gre using : iien
Foot. Ease in their drills for Military Prepared
ness. nrug and Dept stores everywhere sell II,
sc. Don't aeeesR Gsg sssbsfstssts. Try II to-day
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26

w. e. Welch. advance man FOR
the Redpath Horuer Chautauqua,
with headquarters at Kansas City,
Mo, was in the city today in the in
terest of the chautauqua which Will
open here on June 10.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26

]. " Wood a. Bro are leveling
the lot south of their lumber office
and getting ready to make extensive
additions to. their facilities this sum
mer. a new office vii be built and
sheds, the front OF which viii be
flush with the street, will be erect
ed at once and other improvements
made. Under the able management
Of SIR. Brooks this FARMS Mayiearl
yard has become so popular and its
business SO extensive that it has be-
come necessary TO expand In order
to keep abreast of the times and to
accommodate their constantly in
creasing patronage Maypearl Her
aid.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26
Hunks to Close.

All the banks in the city will De
closed on May 30, Memorial Day,
and on June s. Registration Day.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26
HHAAHA AAAA4
= NEWS ITEMS OF THE CITY =
TOLD IN BRIEF FORM =
AAAAAAA41AA = : = : = =
HnYs, huildrr tors al Cnrlin.g.


Boys builder tors at Curlinss.
The pupils of Miss Willie soweH
will give d recital at Sims library
Monday night 1t o'clock.
Chatting Dishes and Percolatorss
ene-haIf price at curlin's. adr5s
The Lone Star band gave another
one OF It's splendid programs last
night In an open air concert on the
court house lawn and was heard By
d large crowd
Graduation gifts ST cnriin's.
adv SIS
The grand 5ary recessed yesterday
afternoon nntli Monday morning.
Two felony indictments were return
ed during the week, but as the ar
rests have not been made the names
were not given out.
30
june victroIa records at curlin's-
adv S.
The commencement sermon to the
high school graduates sill be preach
ed at the Main Street Christian
church tomorrow morning at IL
O'Clock BY Rev. g. II. Hogan. pastor
Of the Central Presbyterian church.
%
In the district court yesterday af-
terneon the trial Of the case Of n
NJ. Guyer w. y. A, Chapman and
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26

Others terminated with verdict IN
favor 81 the defendants. The plain
tiff was suing on breach OF con-
tract.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Stroud
on South Prong. May 18th. fine
girl.
Mrs. Matte Lay has recently Civ
en- to Sims library her private library
which represents many years ac-
eumuiation of good books.
The Ideal Steam Cooker makes
cooking easy. The grandest labor
saving invention ever offered for
canning fruits and vegetables. For
particulars phone Mrs Geo. Mizeil
or Mrs. Il. III. sneIlage. Sc
On account of fear Of cholera
County Demonstration Floyd was
called to the Buena vista neighbor-
hood yesterday and administered
vaccine to forty hogs for L. J. Paul
and II. c. Curry Mr.. Curry reports
the loss OF only tvo hogs, they be-
ing sick az the time the antitoxin
was administered The Others he
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26

Phone 14a for Tucker. the print
=. Estimates cheerfaiiy given.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26

Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Stroud
on South Prong, May 18th. fine
girl
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26

others terminated with a verdict in
favor 81 the defendants. The plain
tiff was suing on breach Of CON
tract.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26

Mrs. Matte Lay has recently Civ
en- to Sims library her private library
which represents many years ac-
euInuiation of good books.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26

The pupils of Miss Willie soweH
will give recital at Sims library
Monday night 1T i O'Clock
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-26

Chatting Dishes and Percolatorss
sne-haIf price at curiin's. ads5s
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-09

society. No man in America has a wild.
er or more diversified knowledge of
current conditions than be. DR.. Green
has toured the world and lectured in
all Of the largest cities in the world
He has seen and interviewed sover.
eigns. prime ministers. cabinet Off.
GERS, governors, ecclesiastics, journal
lists, revolutionists. students. people az
every sort and kind. in order to obtain
facts and study conditions. His new
lectures dealing with present condi.
tions throughout the world are to the
last moment timely and fun Of vital
interest This season will probably he
the last one that he viii give in fun "a
the lyceum platform; SO do not miss
the only chance you may have Of hear.
ing SO famous lecturer He win lee.
ture In the college auditorium Monday
Feb. y at 500. Single admission 5oc
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-09
NOTED LECTURER is
COMING TO COLLEGE

One OF the most noted and leading
lecturers Of the American lyceum plat
form Dr. Thomas E. Green, viii lee
ture at the college auditorium. DR..
Green is one Of the strongest. If not
the strongest. number Of the Iyceum
course. At the present time Or. Green
holds the position OF vice president
Of the American Peace society. For
this fact, II for no other, DR. Green is
q much sought after man and the peo-
pie Of Chickasha are very fortunate in
having an opportunity to hear one OF
his famous lectures. DR.. Green is also
a member Of the American Historical
society and the National Geographical
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-09
BEST WRITERS Use
"AMERICANISMS'
Interesting List Of These Phrases Found
in New Universities Dictionary

Many words and phrases that have
a peculiar Significance in the United
States have come Into common use in
recent years. They are encountered
every day IN articles contributed to
the newspapers and the magazines By
the best writer's. A carefully selected
list OF such ''Americanisms" will be
found in The New Universities Die
lIolary being offered to the readers
Of this paper. They make up one Of
the twenty-five supplementary diction-
aries which have been incorporated
and edited by leading American lexi.
cographers, including Percy w. Long,
Ph. D.. Harvard University; Clark s
Northrup, Ph. D.. Cornell University
John c. Rolfe. Pm. D., University OF
Pennsylvania. Forrest 5. Lunt, A. n.
Columbia University. and Morris W
Croll. Ph. d., Princeton University
The editorin-chief is George ]. Hagar, /
compiler Of many previous dictiona-
ries and encyclopedias The book is
new. absolutely new. Its definitions
are simple. accurate and authoritative.
cslh4erfha ~. fha Tlasfv Fxnrnza
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-09

and he has beer knocking ont the dey-
q ever since
ReeeHfiy there came the news from
Khineianaer Wis that Kid Wedge
mad applied for and been granted II
eense q conduct boxing bouts in .
church u which De Was pastor Rev.
Wedge himself Stated that he was
going ID teach THE Yong boys ID his
Sunday school how t0 Frx Spectators
Aili be members q the church aud the
Sunday school
iseY Wedge has organized an anna
|tear athletic class ID connection with
his Sunday school and takes personal
erarge OF boxing classes