Denton Record-Chronicle. (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 195, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 28, 1917 Page: 1 of 4
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CAPITAL AND SIH PL US >150,000.00
Glad to show you our goods.
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Children’s and Misses’ White Shoes just
received by express—they are gocd looking,
serviceable. See them.
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FURIOUS ONSLAUGHTS .
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GERMANS BACKWARD
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will ’swear allegiance io the American
flag tonight at a patriotic demonstration
to be held in the Salvation Army cita-
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Farm Loans-No Commission.
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enlistment speakers and literature.
Alleged Spy Under Arrest by
Officers Attempts Suicide
COPENHAGEN. March 28.—The result
of the recent stocktaking of Germany’s
food supplies, in potatoes, grain, etc.,
was so unfavorable as to cause general
apprehension, according to the Berlin
newspaper Vorwaerts, which quotes re-
marks made before the Reichstag on the
report'by Socialist Deputy Ebert.
The Vorwaerts is the only Berlin pa-
per carrying an account of the proceed-
ings before the committee. Ebert said
the inventory showed that the 1916
yield of bread grains was only 500,000
tons, or 15 pounds per capita, about the
same as in 1915; which has been regard-
ed as almost calamitous. X
Taft Surprised at Esteem In
Which South Holds Lincoln
Health Insurance VILLISTAS DEFEATED
BY MURGUIA INffE
SOUTH OF CHIHUAHUA
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JUST RECEIVED I
Big shipment of Ladies’ CANVAS BOOTS with
SPRING PHOTOGRAPHS
When you invest in that new
Spring finery which you have al-
ready picked out, don’t forget that
your friends have long been wait-
ing for a photograph of you and
your new spring suit would make
a most appropriate costume.
WASHINGTON. March 28.—Four addit-
ional national guard regiments were to-
day railed into the Federal service by
the War department.
They are the First West Virginia, the
Seven! hy-fourth New fork, the Second
Connecticut and the Second New Jersey
infantry regiments.
Fifteen thousand more men were call-
ed into senice by order late yesterday,
including those troops mobilized for
border gervice which have not been yet
mustered out.
NEW YORK. March -8.—Two women
for every man lias applied for enlist-
ment in’ the marine corps during the
past week, it is offlciany stated.
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Officers and Directors:
A. J. NANCE. Pres.
J. R. CHRISTAL, Vico-Pres.
J. C. COIT, Cashier.
E. D. CURTIS, Asst. Cashier.
J. H. PAINE.
A. C. OWSLEY.
ED F. BATES.
CITY COMMISSIONERS
IN MONTHLY SESSION
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DALLAS, Mar6h ^—“Lincoln was
held in the North in no Wiore affection
than in the South, and if he were alive
toddy he woflld be surprised at the hon-
or'and esteem accorded him by South-
erners.” former President • Taft declar-
ed at a speech here this morning at a
breakfast given in his hoiior. He was
vigorously applauded.
» Hope for Non-Partisan House
Organization Is Abandoned
FARM LOANS—
We ar® offering new contracts containing ®,
tares of great value to the borrower.
Oar loans are sold to theiargeet and oldest
investment companies in th® United States, which
to quote the LOWEST RATES and MOST ATT1
TERMS. ’ ,
PETROGRAD. March 28.—A group of
social democrats has put out a declar-
ation which, so far as can be determin-
ed, fairly represents the attitude of the
majority of the party toward the gov-
ernment.
The declaration favors the vigorous ,
prosecution of the war, leaving tne de-
mands of the social democracy in abey-
ance until the country is safe from the
danger of a return to the monarchy.
The address says in part:
“The program of the new government
Is satisfactory to a sufficient extent.
The present state of, the bourgeoisie
and the capitalistic society no doubt
precludes the possibility of changing
the present revolution into a social one.
Any effort In that direction might pre-
cipitate a counter revolution and bring
about a return of the monarchy."
FOUR EASTERN GUARD
REGIMENTS MOBILIZED
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WASHINGTON, March 28.—Hopes for
a non-partisan organization of the House
at the special session next week has
been virtually abandoned by Represent-
ative Mann, republican leader and pro-
ponent of the plan.
“I’m willing to be the republican can-
didate for the speakership if the repub-
licans want me," he s>-id. “I think there
will be two tickets In the field.”
CO'JCH ISFOUND GUILTY
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Jarch 28.—John
M Couch today was found guilty of
first degree murder and sentenced to
life imprisonment 1“ connection with
the killing of his sister In-law. Sallie
M. Dunn, a school teacher here, Janu-
ary 8 last.
N&W YORK, March 28.^Prominent
Jewish women thruout the United
States are organizing to represent their
sex at the American Jewish conference,
the date for which will be fixed soon.
NEW YORK. March s8.—In connection
with the campaign* to recruit 100.000
men for the navy and auxiliary sedvices,
the National Defehse League or the Unit-
ed States will try to raise a war relief
fund for the maintenance of dependents
of the volunteers.
KANS.AS CITY. March 28—Recruits
for the navy are being received at tne
naval enlisting officer here, in numbers
never before exceeded. A larger percen-
tage is being accepted than normally.
This is explained to be due to “the high
tvpe of men” responding to the call.
WASHINGTON, March 28.—The Nat-
ional Temperance Council today opened
a two days’ conference to plan closer
union among the various groups, partic-
ularly for the congressional 'campaign
next year. Daniel A. Poling, president of
the council, said: “The temperance forc-
es of the country will do absolutely
nothing at this time to embarrass the
government in this time of crisis.”
PARIS, March 28—An accidental ex-
plosion occurred in the city hall at
Bapaume and a number of persons were
buried in the debris. Raoul Briquet
and Albert GaiUaindier. deputies from
Arrondissement of Arras, who have been
engaged in relief work, are reported
among the yTctrms.
CHICAGO, Match 28 —Several ho
bovs, sons or foreign-born Chicai
flag tonight at a patriotic demonstration
to be held in the Salvation Army cita-
del. The boys are members of the Life
Saving Scouts.
SPOKANE, March 28—All three sons
or former Governor M. E. Hay of Wash-
ington have enlisted .in the National
guard or signified their intention to
do so Immediately. “Their mother said
they would not be sons of hers If they
did not answer the call of their coun-
try,” the former Governor said.
COLUMBUS. O„ March 28—Adjutant
General Wood today issued a call for
Ihe organization at once of another reg-
iment of infantry for the Ohio National
guard. , r
STRIKE ORDERED ON C. < A.
SPRINGFIELD. Iff.. March 28.—A
strike which will affect 1.000 men in lhe
maintenance of way department of the
Chicago 4 Alton road, between Chicaarn
and St. Louis and Chicago and Kansas
Cftv. has been called for 6 o’clock ton-
night. it was announced today /by
Grand Organizer Clodfelder of the or-
ganization.
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Lot 2-Children’s
pumps, and oxfords
worth $2 choice 91*00.
Genuine Yo San, Khaki Kool,
Sport Tussah, Sports Foulard,
Sports Pongee, Sports Gabardine, Etc.
We are well prepared to take care of
the heavy demand for
Georgette*, Crepe de Chines
and other soft materials that are being used
ao much in connection with the heavier
materials.
Lot 1—Ladies’ pumps
and oxfords, worth $2
to $3 choice..-.91.00.
ROCHESTER. March 28—After bavin?
been arrested by Federal officers. Adolf
Wattes attempted suicide with a knife. I
The officers found letters telling of vis- 1
Its to Springfield, Mass., and other cit-;
ies where “he found conditions all I
right and had flashed the news to Or-
man agents for transmission to .Mexico.”.-
Two Women for Every Man Are
Offering to Enlist in Navy
—We will appreciate your business and as-
sure you of absolute protection to your funds
and ihe right kind of service.
—“The noninterest bearing'and unsecured
deposits of this bank are protected by the
depositors Guaranty Fund of the State of
Texas.” *
—If you are not acquainted with our ser-
vice, ask the man who banks here.
Lot 4—One lot of L
dies and children’s c
fords and pumps, wor
$3.50, choice...92.3
with checks on this bi
* re far better than
far safer. Open an ace
ao you can escape all
ble and Worry that <
menta invdva. You'll
a good bank witiv
have a connection. ’
attention to our lata
it is a splendid aho’
a guarantee of aafet;
Lot 3—One lot of La-
dies’ oxfords worth
$1.50 choice......6Oc.
KANSAS CITY, March 28—Seventeen
alleged members of the Industrial
Workers of the World were fined from
Slflfi to 8200 each as a result of their ar-
rest last night following a clash be-
tween several men and a recruiting de-
tachment of the Third Missouri infan-
try. which had become incensed at anti-
A GLANCE at the w
store is always
—you’ll see something
every time you pass.
The smart new moc
styles, the attractive
there are merely repn
good things you’ll find
And -when we fit yon
' Over,” shoes it means
service and £ '
you’ve been a<
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Shoe Sa
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During these days of soaring |pr
it will pay you to investigate
SHOE* QUESTION.
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Hubert, Keene, aged 19 years and lo-
cal manager of the Southwestern Tele-
phone Exchange at Aubrey under W.
H. Thompson of Denton, dwd Tuesday
afternoon about 2 o’clock within five
minutes after having taken a dose of
., — rr» j. jowjvuuiu-,. Death came while he w®a
meeting Tuesday night. ln the Holmes & Simpson Drug store.
He had entered the store a few minutes
before and went toward the rear of it
where he is said to have swallowed the
medicine. He then returned to the
soda fountain and drank a 'coca cola.
Friends detected something wrong with
him and on questioning he told them
that he had taken strychnine.
An antidote was forced down him
with only slight ecect and by that time
a physician reached him and efforts
were made for further relief but within
two minutes life passed away. The
physician stated that he must have tak-
en about five grains of the medicine
and that every blood vessel in his head
had burst. , , , , .
The medicine was purchased m tab-
let form from the Fred McCormick Drug
Store during the morning and it is said
Mr. Keene told them at the time that
he intended using it to kill some ani-
mal. It was stated at Aubrey after his
death that during the morning he had
told .friends he Was going to Kill him-
self. Despondency over business mat-
ters is said to have been the cause of
his death.
The deceased is survived bv his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Keene, and
two older brothers and a sister. The
familv moved to Aubrey from Little
Elm. Funeral services and interment
were at Belew cemetery Wednesday.
GERMAN FOOD SUPPLY
CAUSES APPREHENSION
A most unusual condition confronted „
MrCST“
Chairman Coit was late and it had been
his practice to be first on the ground.
Before he came in Evers, Martin and
McClurkan had checked up various and
sundry bills and reports and when he
arrived he helped until the rush was
over when he instructed James of the
pencil to call the roll. Now Jim was
not in good form; said he had the
headache and he looked pale around the
gills. In fact James was indisposed but
he stuck to his job like a hero.
When the roll was called they all an-
swered here and the meeting was on.
The minutes were read and revealed
the fact that there were two commit-
tees to report that had been appointed
at the last meeting. One committee
that had under consideration the re-
quest of XVvlie whose hind cognomen in
just plain Smith for a reorganization of
his taxes. The other was appointed to
move thb poles from the square at the
behest of the Y. M. B. L. One reported,
the other did not.
The very first thing that happened
after the minutes were read was a re-
quest by McClurkan that all city offi-
cials comply with ordinances and make
reports according to law. Some expla-
nations were offered as to why the
reports were not in as ordered by the
law and Me said that he was opposed
to keeping anything secret and that
the people of the town were entitled to
kpow just what was being done and if
it was not right that was only the
more reason that the people should
know it. It was finally agreed that Me
was right and all reports were Ordered
to be filed and filed pretty soon.
Then the employment of attorneys t6 >
defend the city in damage suits was
touched and McClurkan wanted to know
if the attorneys were employed to de-
fend all the suits. After a little dis-
cussion in which Me was alone it was
decided that the attorneys were em-
first six suits,
to be jexactly
[they did not mention just what suits
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were limited in their defense.
BERLIN, Marvil 28.—A Frawh at-
tack oa the west bank of the Oise
near LaFere failed yeUerday, the
War office announces.
Some French troops in lhe Cham-
pagne. south of RiponL were captur-
ed by the Germans.
' PARIS, March 28.—The French
continued their advance in the re-
gion north of SoLssons last night.
Progress was made north of the
Ailette river and east of the Leuilly-
Nrville-siir-Margival line, where im-
portant positions were captured.
Associated Press Dispatch.
The southern wing of the retreating
German army is slowly recoiling along
a 10-mile front under the furious on-
slaughts of the French. The first sec-
tion of the great Counr-8t. Gobain foc-
ests have been completely cleared of
the invaders and General Neville’s
troops ore now face to face with the
last formidable natural barrier which
lies between them and Laon—lhe pla-
teau of St. Gobain.
No change has taken place in the re-
gion of St. Quentin, where fighting for
the posse> sion of the Essigny-Benay
plateau is taking place. The densely
wooded St. Gobain plateau lies between
the Oise and Ailette rivers and is about
10.000 acres in extent, rising from 80 to
200 feet ia height. No railroads or high-
ways traverse it, but an important rail-
road line sweeps around its southern
border and runs northward to Chauny.
Thi^ road is now in the hands of the
French to within about three-miles of
Anizy, ten miles west of Laon.
At the north boundary the French are
about two miles from St. Gobain, the
site of the most famous glass factory in
Europe. St. Gobain is thirteen miles
northwest of Laon, and possession by
the French of the Msstgny-Benay pla-
teau, according to military critics will
render the fall of the town inevitable.
Farther north the British have made
some slight progress, but no important
change has taken place in that sector.
Important gains by both British and
French were reported last night with six
more villages occupTed by ihe allied
forces. A’iolent artillery fighting contin-
ued on the northern end of the line.
Let the children run and jump; it-makes
them sound in bod^r and mind. Dan’t
stop their playing, even tho’ it’s wearing
their shoes out.
The thing you should do, is buy them the
\best shoes you can—you will find ours the
(best in the long run.
\ We are exceptionally fortunate ifi being
Able to offer you Children’s pumps and ox-
fords in all the best styles, an^practiclally
no advance.
WONDERFUL collection of piece
goods so matched up in colorings and
trimmings that will make planning
The Shoe for^
ployed only to defend the
McClurkan did not seem _. .______,
satisfied with tty5 minutes (because
they did not mention just what suits
they were employed to defend if they
cott
explained that the court records woula
show what cases were filed before the
date of the employment of counsel and
it was stated that there were six cases
with the following plaintiffs: Ruddell,
Wills, Bushey, Howell, Rathbone and
Stewart. Martin agreed with Colt that
it was not necessary and Evers just
kept on saying nothing so it was passed.
The report of the commitree to ad-
just the case of taxes in the city vs.
Wylie Smith reported that in their
opinion the taxes had been too high for
some of the lime and recommended that
he be allowed a rebate on the amount.
It was so ordered.
A whole bunch of accounts were or-
dered paid and McClurkan interposed a
few questions along just to keep the
record straight but did not object
strenuously and they all got by.
When the report of the condition of
the waterworks department was read
it was shewn that it owed somebr-4”
about 86,800. Then Me wanted to kj
why right notw and was not pacified un-
til :t was explained to him that there
had been 10,000 feet of pipe paid for _
out of the fund which naturally made a
dram on it and then the department had
bought very heavily of fuel on account
of the prospective strike and had on
.hdnd enough for .several months. May-
or Gary explained to the commission
that the average consumption of fuel
was 8817 per month the year round.
The council had more than three
months’ supply on hand according to
figures In the bills,/ McClurkan ob-
jected again.
• Then a report of the gas company
was submitted as provided in the state
liws. This report showed a most la-
mentable state of affairs. It showed that
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' Came to our store and bought
two pounds of Moth .Balls.
Then he went out in the city
j and sold them to the ladies of
the city at five cents each as a
‘ disinfectant to keep rooms
i sweet and clean. Instructed
tfiem to dissolve them in water
artd sprinkle the room to re-
move all odor. Kill germs and
drive away moths. He paid us
a few cents a pound for moth
balls and then sold them for a
nickel each.
You need some moth balls
■ now in a few days when you go
to put away your winter clothes
and bedding. We have the
I goods and our phone is 188.
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JUAREZ, *March 28.—Villa forces were
defeated at Mapula, twenty miles south
of Chihuahua City, by Carranza troops
In command of General Murguia, ac-
cording to a reliable report received
here. Reports of fighting in the city
are denied.
Mapula is said to be the closest point
to which me Villa forces penetrated
toward Chihuahua City. At military
headquarters no message had been re-
ceived today from the state capital and
this was taken as indicating that no
fighting was in progress near there.
Freight and express trains, are again
being sent/south from here.
Villa’s defeat at Mapula following the
fighting -between three and Bachimha
Sunday and Monday believed to have
prevented Villa from carrying out his
plan to attack Chihuahua City with his
entire forces.
There is an unconfirmed report that
General Joaquim. Amaro with 4,000
troops has arrived xt Chihuahua City
from Torreon to reinrorce General Mur-
guia. / ,
UNCONFIRMED REPORT IMMCAH FREIGHTER
WASHINGTON, March
steamships i> Britl ft ports are rej
to have beeiw-onfisctered by the I
government. >
Hie report was unconfirmed at the
Netherlands legation nere.
BRIEFTirTuT NEWS
high and low heel. New Sport Shoes. Big
of Tennis Shoes for the whole family.
» Weareclosing out several hundred pairs.of {
Ladies’ and Children’s oxfords and pumps,' carried*
over from last session. These are not all the best
styles but they will look mighty good to you at the
price.
The season’s most wanted fabrics are
here for your inspection.
Associated Press Dispatches.
The American line freight steamship
Manchuria Has arrived at an English
port, according to maritime advices. The
Manchuria left an American port twen-
ty-four hours after the St. Louis, Amer-
ican passenger liner whose safe arrival
in the United Kingdom was reported
TuMdsy.
The arrival at an American Atlantic
port of the White Star line freighter
Cretic from an European port is offic-
ially announced today.
Emigration into Mexico Not >
Unusual, Department Declares
WASHINGTON, March 28 —Official re-
port from the Southern department de-
ny that many Germans have crossed in-
to Mexico since the United States broke
off diplomatic relations with <>rmany.
Immigration and army intelligence re-
cords show that only three Germans
have gone 4nto Mexico in‘the Browns-
ville district since Feb. 1 and 78
in the Laredo ffistrict, thirty-four of
whom later returned to the United
States. Nothing unusual in. the way of
German emigration is reported at El
Paso. •
I Won’t Works Fined; Tried
to Prevent Irmy Enlistments
WASHINGTON, MARCH 28.—THE
WAR DEPARTMENT TODAY ORDERED
ALL NATIONAL/GUARD NOW PARTI-
ALLY DEMOBILIZED BACK INTO THE
FEDERAL SERVICE.
RUSSIAN DEMOCRATS
SUBORDINATE WISHES
TO PROSECUTING WAR
Is alright and yoU can buy it
but a bank account is an insu-
rance that never fails when ill-
ness comes. If you have a few
dollars saved and sickness
comes you can tide over and
not have to ask for help or go
so deeply in debt that you nev-
er get out. It makes you in-
dependent. Start a little ac-
count today and then watch it
grow by adding to it. Just a
little every week or every
month will soon make it a
source of pride and satisfac-
tion. Try it this month.
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