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TMJITY.SECOND VI-VH (EstabUabed February 1, 1HM).
McKIXNFY, COLLIN COIXTV, TIA W I III BsDAY, .11 M: I9I.V
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Berlin, Muy 3o, via Ixmdon, May
31, l:Uh a. m.—Germany withhold"
its final decision on the dctiiuniis ud-
vanced by the Culled Slates Govcrn-
inent in connection with tin- sinking
of the I,usituulu until tlie receipt of
an answer from the Cnltccl States to
the note which Herr von Jugow, the
Foreign Minister, has delivered to
Ambassador Uerurd, In re|dy to the
American note received by the Her-
man Government May 15.
in Its reply the German Govern-
ment declares that It Is not Its Inten-
tion to submit neutral ships In the
war zone, which are guilty of no hos-
tile acts, to attacks by submarines or
aeroplanes; that It Is investigating the
circumstances in connection with the
attacks on the Ctishlng and Qulfliiflit,
and that In all cases where neutral
vessels, through no fault of their own,
have been damaged, Germany will
I>uy indemnification.
The reply urges thai in the case of
the I.usitnuiu, which Germany alleges
wus armed and carried large stores of
war munitions, it was "acting In Jus-
tified self-defense In seeking Willi all
tho means of warfare at lis disposi-
tion to protect tho lives of its sol-
diers by destroying ammunition in-
tended for the enemy."
Tho German Government recalls
the proposals submitted by the
t nlted States Government to Berlin
and London, designed to end the
.submarine warfare and the shutting
out of food supplies from Germany,
which, It declares, failed of their pur-
pose because of the refusul of the
British Government to agree to them.
The text of the Germun note was
made public today.
The following Is the text of the
German note:
"The undersigned has the honor to
submit to Ambassador Gerard the
following answer to the communica-
tion of May lu regarding the injury
to Amcrlcun interests through Ger-
mun submarine wurfure.
"The Imperial Government has sub-
jected the communication of the
American Government to a thorough
investigation and entertains a keen
wish to co-operate In a frank and
friendly way in clearing up a possible
misunderstanding which muy have
arisen in the relations between the
two Governments through the events
mentioned by the Amcrlcun Govern-
ment.
"Kogardlng firstly, the case of the
American steamers Gushing and
Gulfllght: The American Embassy
has already been Informed that the
German Government bus no Intention
of submitting neutral ships in the war
zone, which are guilty of no hostile
acts, to attacks by a submarine or
submarines or avlutors. On the con-
trary, the German forces have repeat-
edly been instructed most specifically
to avoid uttucks on such ships.
Neutrals Seldom Suffer.
"If neutral ships In recent months
have suffered through the German
submarine warfare, owing to mistakes
in identification, it is a. question only
of quite Isolated and exceptional cases
which can be attributed to the British
Government's abuse of Hags, together
with the suspicious or culpable be-
havior of the masters of the ships.
"The German Government, in all
ewes in which It has been shown by
Its investigations that a neutral slilp,
not Its* II', at fault, was damaged by
German submarines, or avlutors, has
expressed regret over tin* unfortunate
accident and, If Justified by conditions,
has offered Indemnification.
"The cases of the Gushing and the
Gulfllght will be treated on the
same principles. An Investigation of
both coses Is in progress, the result
of which will presently be communi-
cated to the Kmbnssy. The Investiga-
tion can, If necessary, he supplement-
ed by an international call on the In-
ternational commission of inquiry us
provided by Article ill of The Hague
agreement of October 18, 1907.
"When sinking the British steamer
Falabn, the commander of the Ger-
man submarine bad the Intention of
allowing the passengers and crew a
full opportunity for a safe escape.
Only when the master did not obey
the order to heave to, but fled and
summoned help by rocket signals, did
tho German commander order the
crew and pnssengess by signals and
megaphones to leave the ship within
ten minutes. lb1 actually allowed
them twenty-three minutes' time and
fired I he torpedo only when suspicious
craft were hastening to the assistance
of the K.ilnbu.
Tin- LusHntiln Incident.
"Regarding the loss of life by the
sinking of British passenger steamer
l.usltanl.i, the German Government
tins already expressed to the neutral
Governments concerned Its k< en re-
gret that citizens of their Slates lost
their lives.
"tin this occasion, the Imperial
Government, however, can not escape
the Impression that certain Important
f.icls having a decided bearing on the
sinking of i lie t.usllanlii, may have es-
caped I he attention of the American
i lovernment.
"In the Interest of a clear and com-
plete understanding, which Is the
aim of both Governments, the Im-
perial Gov< rnmcnt considers it tlrsl
necessary to convince Itself that the
Information accessible to both Gov-
ernments about the facts of the case
is complete and in accord.
"The Government of tho I'nited
States proceeds on the assumption
that the I.usltanln could be regurded
as an ordlnury unarmed inerchuut-
uian. Tlte Imperial Government al-
lows Itself, in tills connection, to point
out that the Lusitunlu wits one of the
largest and fastest British merchant-
ships, built with Government funds as
an auxiliary cruiser and carried ex-
pressly as audi the 'Navy 1.1st' issued
by the British Admiralty.
Equipped Willi Cannon.
"It Is known to the Imperial Gov-
ernment, through trustworthy re-
ports from its agents and neutral
passengers, that for considerable
time practically all the more valu-
able British merchantmen have been
equipped with cannon and ammuni-
tion and other weapons and manned
with persons who have been specially
trained In serving guns, The Lusi-
tania, too, according to Information
received, had cannon abourd which
were mounted and concealed below
decks.
"The rmperlal Government further
has the honor to direct the particular
attention to American government to
the fact that the British Admiralty
in a confidential Instruction Issued In
February, 1915, recommended Its
mercantile shipping not only to seek
protection under neutral flags and
distinguishing marks, but also while
thus disguised to attack German
submarines by ramming. As a special
ineitutlon to merchantmen to destroy
submarines, the British Government
also offered high prises and has al-
ready paid such rewards.
"The Imperial Government, In
view of theso facts. Indubitably
known to It, Is unable to regard Brit-
ish rnerchantment in the zone of nu-
val ofierntiofi* specified by the Ad-
miralty staff of the German Navy as
'Undefended.' German commanders
consequently mre no longer ablo to
observe the customary regulations of
the prize law which they before al-
ways followed.
Had Troops and MuiiHIon*.
"Finally, the Imperial Government
must point out particularly that the
Husltiinla on Its last trip, as on ear-
lier occasions, carried Canadian
troops and war material, Including
no less than 5,400 cases of ammuni-
tion Intended for the destruction of
the brave German soldiers who are
fulfilling their duty with self-sacri-
fices and devotion In the fatherland's
service.
"Tho German Government believes
thot It was acting In Justified self-de-
fense In seeking with all the means
of warfare at Its deposition to pro-
tect the lives of its soldiers by de-
stroying ammunition intended for
the enemy.
"The British shipping Co. must have
been aware of the danger to which
the passengers abooril the I.usltanla
were exposed under these conditions.
Tho company in embarking them,
notwithstanding tills, attempted de-
liberately to use lives of American
citizens as protection for the ammuni-
tion and against the clear provisions
of the American law, which express-
ly prohibits the forwarding erf pns-
sengers on ships carrying ammuni-
tion and provides a penalty therefor.
The company therefore Is wantonly
guilty of the death of so many pas-
sengers,
smile It? Internal Explosion.
"There can be no doubt, according
to the definite report of the subma-
rine's commander, which Is further
confirmed by all other Information,
that the quick sinking of the T.usitan-
la Is prlmnrlly attributed to the ex-
plosion of the ammunition shipment
caused by a torpedo The Lnsltanla's
passengers would otherwise, In all
human probability, have been saved.
"The Imperial Government con-
siders the above mentioned facts
Important enough to recommend
them to the attentive examination of
the American Government.
"The Imperl'il Government, while
withholding It" final decision on the
demands advanced In connection
with the sinking of the I.usltanln. tin-
til receipt of an answer from tho
American Government, feels Impelled
In conclusion to recall here and now,
that It took cognizance with satis-
faction of the mediatory proposals
submitted by the Culled States Gov-
ernment to Berlin nnd Tendon as n
basis for a modus vlvendl for con-
dueling the maritime warfare be-
tween Germany and Great Britain.
The Imperial Government, by lis
readiness to enter upon a discussion
of these proposals, then demonstrat-
ed Its good Intentions In ample fash-
Ion The realization of theso propo-
sals was defeated, as Is wSII known
bv the declinator* attitude of the
British Government
"The undersigned takes occasion,
etr.
".IAGOW "
In tl'l . busv world, there rite always
those with lime to take straw votes.
OIL ARRANGEMENT
BLEU PERFECTED
All arrant;* incuts have been perfect-
ed for the I'ecoratlon and CnVollIng
by Magnolia Culup, W. O ,\V. and
Woodmen Circle Sunday, June 6.
A special program, fit for the oc-
casion. will be given to all Sovereigns
and their families, free, at Cope's
Opera House, commencing at 10 a. in.
o'clock. It will lasl through-out tin
day, or until 3:30.
From 1- iiii111 L', a special barbccuc
and lunch will lie served I > \ the <'ti-
de, to all Sovereigns. This lunch will
be served in tho dining room of tin
new \V. O. \V. Home.
I'robultly the greatest and largest
civic parade evei given in the county
will bo formed at 3 o'clock, In from
of I'ope's Opera House. The parade
Will be led by Tom W. Cerklns. master
of ceremonies, in Sovereign G. J. S.
Walker's fine buggy and span of bay
horses, Mr. Walker furnishing the
team for this special occasion. Fol-
lowing the master of ceremonies, will
be the famous 98th Hegiment W. O.
W. Bund of Altogu. Following the
lluud will be Col. I>. Marshall Pad-
gltt, and the officers of the Iteglmcnt,
i II mounted on fine horses. The own-
ers of fine show horses, Mr. Joe Wil-
cox. owner of Bockefeller, Walter
Keen, owner of the fine Iron Gray,
Son Mack, G. J. S. Walker, J. S. Mc-
Klnney, and others, have tendered
their tine saddle horses for tho of-
ficers of tile W. O. W. to ride. I 'apt.
J. A. Benton will ride In the proces-
sion, Willi the high officers, being
bugle bearer. t'apt. Benton Is the
captain of |he Burrus Itlfles of this
city.
Following these mounted officers,
will be the speakers and officers of
Magnolia, Camp and the officers and
I 'rill Team of fho Circles, all In new
fine Sttldchnkcr automobiles. These
fine cars have been tendered bv l.udd
• 'rockott, the enterprising age nt for
the famous Stiidfcbnkers, and all
Woodmen appreciate his cleverness In
the premises.
Following these automobiles, will he
all Filiform Degree Teams, and fol-
lowing the Uniform Degree Teams will
be the "privates."
The procession will form at 3
o'clock In front of the new Cope
Opera House. ('has. Kimball, man-
ager of the Pope, has mu.de arrange-
ments and will takn a moving picture
of tho day's actions of the Woodmen.
(Believe us, that fellow Chas. Klin-
ball, a "Chopper" himself, is some
goer.)
The decoration and unveiling will
take place lu renin Grove comet <<r>
at 1 p. in. Every camp and Woodmen
nnd Woodmen Circle in the county bus
been invited, and oodles of 'em will bo
hero.
There will be plenty of entertain-
ment, plenty fo eat, fine speaking. Go-
lug to be a great day .or Woodcraft.
!.et every Chopper get busy--be here,
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THE M'KINNEY MARKET REPORT
SM
Feeds! um ami
Corn In shuck per bu
Oats per bu
Bran, per cwt
Shorts, per cwt
Chops per cwt
Wheat per bu
Oats baled per ton .. .
Alfalfa hay per ton ..
Millet hay per ton ..
Johnson grass hay per
Prairie hay per ton ..
Bermuda hay per ton
Prlino per ton
Prime Cotton Seed ..
Grain.
.. .. 95c to |1
.... 60c to (5c
11.55
Il.fi 5
$1.75
$1.40
... $9 to 110
.. |13 to 918
,. .. 91 to 910
ton 9< to 97.50
. ... 99 to 910
... 9V to 910
914.00
915.00
Produce ami Provisions.
Clour per cwt 93.65 to $1.10
B^con per lb 11c to 85c
Butter per lb 12 l-2c to 25c
Creamery butter 95c
Chickens, fryers per lb 20c
Chickens, old hens per lb. 9c
Old roosters per dos 92.00
Turkeys per lb 12c
Efts Per doa 19c to 15c
l<ard per lb 10 to 12 l-2c
Irish potatoes per bu 91-00
Mutton, sheep per cwt. .. 95 to 97.50
Beef cattle per cwt 93 to 95.50
Hogs per cwt 95 to 96.75
R. M. I. AFTER-
SHIRT FACTORY
The Business Men's Association Is
considering a proposition for another
enterprise for McKinney, which If
secured, will mean much to the town.
The proposition Is to establish a $!!" .-
000 shirt factory. Details are being
gone Into and It is' probable tho As-
sociation will have something deflnlto
to give out concerning the progress of
the matter within the next few days.
Inquiry also lias been received regard-
lug the possibilities of an additional
compress for the town.
. 0. & 6,
ALMOST
Here I'rom Prliici-tcui.
John K. Wils' n, a prominent young
Princeton citizen, was a business call-
er al our olllce Tuesday evening Mr.
Wilson Is a progressive young business
mm and a staunch booster for
Princeton and Princeton's schools.
r .it Mi Kinney is now practically
asMii. I of the building of the Mis-
souri, Oklahoma and Gulf rnilw.i>
inie Alt'lvluney, Is the Information
Ki\ei out I•> the Business Men's As-
so, latum, through its manager, Mr. >1
II A man, llils morning The Infor-
in.illou • s to the effect that the dl-
rei-tors of the M. O. A: G. company
h:i\e fully decided to colli into Mc-
KI ii in > and make this place one of
lis inula distributing points, and will
do i nn Ii divcloplng work here lu the
W.i> ol yard fa illtles, olllce and do-
pe irrnngouieiilK. To Just What ex-
tent l lie work would bo prosecuted
could not In learned, but it Is prohublo
nnui> thousands of dollars will bu ex-
pended in tho construction of tho
needed facilities. Work will begin
Jusl a soon as t he $15,000 lias been
subscribed for the location of the slu-
tlon and railway yards. There is no
doubt but what tho 915,000 will l>e
forthcoming Immediately, and that
the sites for trackage and depot will
be decided upon soon after, thus en
abliug tho company to begin work
without unnecessary delay. How
ever, tho lurger part of the bonus Is
yet to be subscribed, and the Business
Men's Association Is expecting every
M< Kinney citizen to do his duty unci
Otniie forward with bis contribution
to i Ills worthy and laudable cause
laboring men, as well as Hie bankers
upd land owners, are expected to con-
tribute their mile, as the project will
mean mm Ii to them in the way of ad-
ditional work, and |n rliups, better
wag* s, than they are now getting. It
should be remembered tliut the more
demand there Is for labor, the higher
the price offered.
The M. O. & G. Is ready to go to
work and us soon as the money Is as-
sured. arrangements will bo made for
the necessary material to be used in
the yards and buildings, and ship-
ments of same are expected to bo
mude upon notification to the compa-
ny thai the bonus has been subscrib-
ed.
The coming of the Missouri, Okla-
homa v Gulf Hallway means more to
McKinney than any project which liun
ever come her way. It means u big
reduction in freight rates to our busi-
ness men and to the city and county.
It means that our shipping fuellitleH
will lie enlarged to such an extent us
will place the town In the front rank
o*jK>ommerelul marts, it menus more
Wholesale houses, more factories,
more Industries, and more work for
our people. It mt'ans an Increuso In
the pay roll of the town, thus In-
creasing our population, and the
business of the retail merchants. It
means a connection with the north
and south and enst and west, giving us
a trunk lino of railroad to every
point of the compass.
It Is now up to the citizens of Mc-
Kinney to see how quick this $15,000
can be raised. There should be no
delay or dilatory measures placed in
the wily of the railroad committee,
but when it calls upon you to do-
mite your portion, you should play
•he part of a "goodfellow" nnd exem-
plify your faith and confidence in the
town by signing up on the spot. Tho
.-um usked should bo subscribed In
ill'teon minutes, and doubtless would
lie, If the people could bo gotten to-
gether all in a bunch. But this being
Impracticable a committee has been
appointed to wait upon every line and
secure their mite.
\TTKMIT MA l>K To
llAMAGIO AMIOKICAN tilKS
Fort Townsend, Wash., June 1.—An
attempt to injure tho big guns at
Fort Worden and Port Flagler, guard-
ing the entrance to Puget Sound, was
made several days ago, It became
known today, nnd as a result all vis-
itors have been barred from tho forts
m this district. It Is reported that
breech-blocks of four guns were re-
moved and tho loading mechanism
lam aged.
The discovery followed a report
that Fort Worden had been photo-
graphed surreptitiously In detail. Up
to the time of these discoveries auto-
mobiles with sightseers were permit-
ted to visit the elevation where the
batteries are located.
Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Grlbblo have a
fine new baby boy at their home.
THE COURT HOUSE
The Grand Jury Is yet In session,
All the Jury cases which were set
or this week have been continued
ml Judge Gurnett has dismissed the
Jury for the week.
Some non-Jur,\ cases were tried lie-
re Judge Gnrnett yesterday.
HI LI.IMiTON IN IIF,LI>
I XOF.lt >.">,uihi HUM).
A dispatch from Pallas states that
. . M. Bulllngton, who was recently
arrested near Honey Grore, charged
with the murder of John 8troup.
which occurred near where Garland
now stands, In the year 1883, was
held In $5,000 bond by Justice of tho
Peace Harnett Wednesday morning
Col. T. J. Bowles of Copevllle. Was
in McKinney Tuesday on business.
L
MINE TRUSTEE DWER
fEDEJUL ISEME11
Mi l\ 1 ii lie v Is ngniy to the fore. This
time the First National Hunk ol this
t'it> has made a score which will
bring the old town prominentl> be-
fore the people of the state, by be-
ing the first to receive appointment
as Federal trustee, excutor and regis-
trar of slocks and bonds. The ap-
pointment was made by the Federal
Heserve Board of Washington, l>. C.,
on April 21st, and the bank's curl III-
cate of authority to act for the Gov-
ernment, was received this morning.
Tho appointment Ik a well deserv-
ed recognition of the First National's
high standing In flnsnetul circles, and
carries with It powers which will
bring the bank and McKinney promi-
nently before the people of North
Texas.
Tho object of the appointment Is to
give the bank power to act as trus-
tee In all matters of federal, sluto
and private concerns, as executor of
estates and registrar of stock and
bonds, thus elcmluating to a (treat ex-
tent, the trouble and expense which
has hitherto attached to matters of
i Ills kind.
The certificate of authority reads
as follows: "Federal Heserve Hoard.
Washington, I >. C., April 21, 1915,
Pursuant to the authority vested In
the Federal Heserve Hoard by tho
Act of Congress, approved llecotubor,
2 8, 11)13, known as the Federal Ite-
scrve Act, the First National Bank of
McKinney, Texas, Is hereby granted
the right to act, under the rules and
regulations prescribed by the Federal
Heserve Hoard, as a Trustee, Rxecu-
tor Itcglslrar of Stocks and Bonds, in
so far as I he exercises of such powers
Is not lu contravention of state or lo-
cal laws. Federal Heserve Board. By
S llainliu, Governor; Attest; ,H.
I'arker Willis, Secretary."
Tho First National Bank Is one of
the oldest nnd strongest banks In all
North Texas, having been established
during Hie year 1X69 and has grown
from a small beginning to Its present
high rank In banking circles of th
state and nation.
Its ottlccrs and stockholders are
composed of men of well known In-
tegrity, high moral standing and
progressive citizenship. The officers
of the bank being as follows; Jcitin fj.
liovejoy, president; Howell K. Smith,
cashier; Fred Rmcrson, vice-presi-
dent; J. G. Fltxhugh, assistant cash-
ier; Vel If. Hmlth, assistant cashier.
The Conrler-Giizelto congratulates
tho bank In Its appointment, and
especially Is It proud of the fact that
the bank was the tlrst to receive such
honors under the new federal bank-
ing law.
FOSTER'S NEITHER BULLETIN
Copyrighted 1915 by W. T. Foster.
Washington H. C. June 5—l.asl
bulletin gave forecasts of disturbance
to cross continent June 6 to 10, warm
wave? 5 to !), cool wave H to 12. The
several features of this disturbance
include eight days or strelious weather
and we have expected some of the
greatest silil spots and most danger-
ous storms of recent years. Bill great
storm forces break up the regular
movements of storm waves unci make
it very dilllcul! to definitely locate,
I he dangerous storms.
The calculations for this dangerous j
storm period >verc made about middle |
or April. Hut they will surely occur
between the earth's equator and lati-
tude 40 north on this continent and on
I he north Atlantic west or longitude
80. This bulletin will be published III
many newspapers June 5 and we ex-
pect the great storms to be ill pro-
gress at that 1*11110.
Similar dangerous storms are ex-
pected at the same time In Fast
Africa, southern lOuropo, southwest
Asia, the Phillipplnes, southern chlnu
and In the vicinity of Japan. See bul-
letins dated May 22 and 29. Great
earthquakes are expected in vicinity
of one or more of the* localities named
tor the great storms. If the earth-
quakes are light, the storms will bo
great and If the earthquakes are
severe the storms will not be so dan-
gerous. Very similar disturbances un-
expected south of the earth's equator
In the same latitudes ami longitudes
as north of the equator.
Next disturbance will reach Pacific
const about ,>uno 10, cross I'aclfic1
slope by close of II, great central val-
leys 12 to 14, eastern soul Ions 15.
Warm wave will cross I'aclfic slope
about June 10, great central valleys
12, eastern sections I I. Cool wave
will cross Pacific Slope nhout June 18,
great central valleys 15, eastern set
lions IX.
June frosts are unusual but we ex-
pect at least light frosts in northern
crop growing sections not far from
June 10. June I, 1 855 early corn was
killed to the1 ground by frost along and
north of latitude 40 In Illinois but
came out and made a good crop.
The above described disturbance
will lie most severe on Pacific slope
and heavy extensive ruins are expect-
ed June 5 to 10 In many sections. In
somo places wlieut will be damaged
by those severe storms but such
storms never destroy a largo propor-
tion of the crops. We are expecting
some destructive hull storms during
that great storm period, particularly
In the middle northwest. The cotton
states will gel some very heavy rains
and local floods but these never des-
troy a large proportion of the cotton
crops. The southern oats crop will
get some damage from these storms.
Another disturbance will reach
Pacific coast about June 14, cross
Pacific slope by close of 1 •>. great
central valleys 17 to 19, eastern sec-
tions 20. Warm wave will cross Paci-
fic slope about June 15, great central
about June IS. great central valleys
20, eastern sections 22.
This will be the calm after the
storms. Temperatures will go to
very high degrees and very little rain
Is expected, A long, warm, dry spell
will follow, good for all crops except a
comparatively small part of the mid-
dle northwest where a deficiency of
rain Is expected. Crop weather for
last half of June Is expected to be
generally good.
Miss Bessie May Matthews is at
home for vacation, She has been
teaching the past year at Sulphur,
Okla.
M'KINNEY LAOY
RECEIVES DECREE
lu-. 10. 10. King returned rrom Bel-
ton Tuesday where he had been at-
tending the Commencement of Bay-
lor College, and makes tho following
report concerning the closing exer-
cises : i
"l r. Forest Hmlth of Sherman
preached the ISnccsulaurente Sermon
Sunday May 30th at II a. m., and
llev. Mr. Basset I c,f Amurlllo preach-
ed the missionary sermon In the eve-
ning. i
"On Monday the Class day exercises
were held in the open under the sha-
dows or the forest trees on the beau-
tiful campus. The athletic drills of
the classes In vurious colors were
very picturesque, the class songs, and
papers, history, prophecy, and poems
were excellent. Miss Ituth Howell of
McKinney was the class poet. An In-
teresting feature of this program
was the presentation by the 8enlow
of the College robes to the Junior
class while the Juniors in turn brown-
ed the Seniors with a shower of
daisies.
"Monday afternoon the art and
Alumnae receptions were charming
social occasions, and In the evening
the choral club, led by Br. I.averette,
the music director of tlie College gave
a delightful recital.
"Tuesday, Dr. f«ovott, president of
Hlce Institute, Houston, made a
scholarly literary address, and Dr. J.
C. Hardy, president of the College
presented diplomas to the nineteen
members of the graduating class, and
certificates and medals to a number
of others for proficiency.
""An unprecedented and unlquo
diploma was presented to Mrs. Dowoll
wife of t'apt. J. S. Dowoll, the honor-
ed father nnd mother of the six
daughters who have graduated at the
College. It was a regular pnrcliment
diploma with the College sent, anil
read as follows; "Be It known to all
that, Baylor Female College, the al-
ma mater of six worthy daughters con
fers upon their noble mother, Mrs. J.
ft. Dowoll. of McKinney, Texas, the
Ilegree of Sustaining Friend, and tlM
right to wear tho Baylor College
Colors. Given at Helton, Texat. thty
first day of June. 1915. Signed
"J. r. HA nor.
President Baylor College.
"W. C. liATTTMOREJ
President Board of Trustees."
"Dr. R. R. King presented the Di-
ploma anil Miss Ruth Dowell of the
graduating class pinned the College
colors on her mother, amid the most
enthusiastic applause of the great au-
dience.
"This, the 69tb year of the College
which has Just closed was one of the
most prosperous In Its history, There
were 511 students enrolled, thirty,
eight members o,' the faculty, and the
buildings nnd other equipments wero
first class.
"Two members of the facility, Miss
Dowell nnd Miss King, and Ave stu-
dents, Miss Btlth Dowell, Miss Addle ,
Webb, Miss Maggie Bull, Miss Mvrtto
Dooloy nnd Miss Altn Phelps are front
McKinney."
CALYIOS ANI HOGS UFHF
KIM,I'D HY HAIL STOXFS
San Antonio, June I.—What Is sabl
to lie the heaviest hnll storm on rec-
ord In Texns, If not the whole country,
was reported from Bandera nnd Me-
dina counties early this morning.
Calves and li^es were killed and mnnv
head of cattle Injured by hall stones
which In some Instances weighed three
pounds nnd measured eight nnd ten
Inches In circumference.
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Perkins, Tom W. & Wilson, Walter B. The Weekly Democrat-Gazette (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 3, 1915, newspaper, June 3, 1915; McKinney, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth293230/m1/1/: accessed July 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Collin County Genealogical Society.