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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
TRY TO AVERT SERVlAN WAR
Engagements Between Belligerents on
Danube-Peace Plans Proposed
by England and Russia.

London.-An engagement between
Austrians and Servians is reported to
have occurred on the Danube, but no
details are available and it is not be-
lieved to have been of Importance.
Austria has not yet opened her mill
tary operations, 50 far as can be
learned.
Meanwhile, diplomacy is proceeding
along two separate lines to avert the
wal if possible, and if that is impossi.
bic. to localize the conflict, First, Sir
Edward Grey, the British secretary of
state for foreign affairs, has proposed
to the powers a plan for joint media.
ton, which, it is said, France and Italy
already have accepted, Germany has
not yet replied and her acceptance is
regarded as doubtful.
The second line of diplomatic en-
deavor from which even more is hoped
is taking place at st. Petersburg be
tween the Russian minister of foreign
affairs, Sergius Sasonoff, and the Aus
trian ambassador, 1t is understood
that NJ. Sasonoff is making a strenu
Gus effort to bring about a direct un
Outstanding, and that a solution OF
these lines would be more agreeabl,
to Germany than Great Britain's con
ference proposal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
MEDIATION WILL BE URGED
Wilson Takes Hand In Railroad
Strike-President's Efforts Only
Hope to Avert WaIkout.

Chicago.-President Wilson has In.
tervened to prevent a strike of $4,000
engineers and firemen on all railroads
west Of Chicago. Mediation by the
federal board having failed, the presi-
dent requested the members Of the
board. the general managers commit
tee and representatives of the men to
confer with him at the White House.
His invitation Immediately was ac-
cepted. w. l., Chambers and Judge
Martin A. Knapp, members of the
board of mediation, Cancellation and
arbitration, left for the capital. Sew.
eTal members Of the general man
ayers committee also started fol
Washington. G. w. w. Hanger, thirt
member of the board, remained II
Chicago to look after possible develop
ments, though none is expected,
II the president cannot persuade thu
employees to arbitrate, a strike will b.
called next week, it is said. In add
tion to the engineers and firemen, |
is asserted 100000 oilers and wiper
may be involved indirectly,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
BELGRADE is BOMBARDED
F%lashliqht from Austrian Boat Caused
Attack - Blow Up Railroad
Bridge Across Save.

Vienna.-A message from Semlin
states that the flashing of a search
light from the Austrian patrol boat
against the walls of the old citadel Of
Belgrade caused the Servian -sentinels
to fire on the craft, to which stray
shots the Austrians replied with fu-
rious fusillade across the river.
Terrified at the thought of a heavy
attack under cover of darkness by a
strong force of enemies, the Servians
retailiated by blowing up the railroad
bridge across the Save. The tremen-
dous explosion Of dynamite and the
binding flare wakened the country
side for miles around and the explo-
sion set fire to the deserted barracks
old forts and electricity works Of
Belgrade. The flames were bed by
the constant bombarding of the
howitzers on the Austrian gunboats.
The shells wrought havoc in the ex-
posed part Of the city, damaging the
kings palace, the fertilization walls,
the barracks and other buildings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
SENTIMENT FOR CLOSING OF N. Y.
STOCK EXCHANGE VETOED.
PRICES DOWN 6 to II PTS.
FOREIGN MARKETS CLOSED
Danger Of Too Big a Wa Preventing
United States Exporting Wheat
Causes Grain Market 10 Veer
From Its Upward Course.

New York.-The New York Stock
Exchange bore the brunt Of tremen-
dcus world wide liquidation Of securi-
ties, inspired solely by the war clouds
which. more ominous than ever, hung
over all Europe. 1t centcred here
because there Is no other primary Sc
curity market in the world which IS
not either closed or under restriction.
Prices broke from 6 TO II points un-
der an overturn Of 10000 shares OF
stock, a large part of which represent
ed the dumping" by foreign holders
of American securities and the sell
ing Of foreign spectators.
While it was the most drastic de
cline since the domestic panic OF 1907
and recalled the exciting scenes that
attended those days, international
bankers. who have their fingers on
the pulse Of the situation, expressed
pride in the fact that the American
market had so well withstood the ava
lanche of selling which has been ae-
lively in progress nearly a week.
There was talk of following the lead
of the foreign bourses and closing the
exchange, but the sentiment against
this appeared to be strong and no ac-
ton in that direction was taken. Clear
ing house bankers declared that the
financial situation here was absolute
Iy sound, and this was reiterated by
finaneiers who called to discuss the
situation Informally at the office or
J. p. Morgan a. Co.
Contrary to previous experience,
wheat prices In the final dealings al
Chicago were being driven not up,
but down, by prospects that the Aus
tro-Servian war would spread. After
a rise of nine cents a bushel, values
shrunk as much as three cents In
thirty minutes, largely on account of
bold assertions that the bulk of the
surplus crop of the United States, in
stead of being rushed to Europe, might
be held in this country as a result OF
general war disrupting all ocean trade.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
CONFER WITH BUSINESS MEN
Wilson Says Government Seeks to End
Era Of Suspicion-Susgestlons
Are Heard.

MISUNDERSTANDING the admin
istration trust program, President Will
son told a large delegation of business
men representing large wholesale or
CARNATIONS that he was seeking to
end an era of suspicion and recrimi-
nation by putting into law what the
moral judgment of the community has
said ought to be there" He assured
them the government was not "run-
ming amuck."
The wholesalers laid before the pres
ident a prepared argument against sew
eral features Of the Clayton antitrust
bill and the trade commission bill, but
said they approved of the general pur-
poses of the proposed legislation. Mr..
Wilson promised to lay his callers
suggestions before the proper senate
committees.
The president also talked of bust.
ness conditions and the antitrust bills
with Hugh Chalmers, a Detroit manu-
facturen who agreed with the presi
dents views and said prosperity would
come as soon as the present uncertain
ty was relieved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
IRA NELSON MORRIS
nisE7n1irRRllGJN d. 1NfaG NEnE2MHaTRTNTTIlN
FIGHTING STILL CONTINUES
Carranza Has Not Arranged to Take
Over Observation-Disclosures De-
layed-Revokes Huerta Grants.

Tampico. $500 Reports from Mexico
City that an armistice has been
signed are given no %credence here.
Active operations by various forces
continue.
No word from Gen. Carranza has
been received in regard to transfer
ring the Carbajal administration to
the Constitutionalists, a note having
been sent the Constitutionalist gen
eral by Robes Dominguez seeking in
structions. Neither has anything been
heard from the commission said to
have been sent from Mexico City to
negotiate through Gen. Obregon at
Celaya.
Bombs, dynamite and other explo-
sives were found in a church at San
Luis Potosi after a search by Car
rama followers.
Gen. C~arranza has delayed his de-
parture from here and no date for his
leaving has been announced.
That Gen. Carranza will stand by
the decree he issued early in the
revolution regarding financial trans
actions made by Huerta again was
indicated here today when his atten.
ton was called to a report that just
before resigning and leaving the coun'
try Huerta received half a million
dollars from Rothschilds, giving in
return a grant of a vast area in Lever
California at a nominal price Of one
cent an acre.
Carranza declared that nc such
grant Of public lands would be recog
nized and recalled that leading bank
ers of the world had been so notified
1t was reported here today that Sil
Christopher Cradock, British admiral
upon his visit to Carranza, demanded
all concessions made by Huerta tt
Lord Cowdray and other British citi
zens be ratified by Constituencies
and that Carranza returned a positiv'
refusal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
NO EXPERT WITNESS NEEDED
Quite Evident Mr.. Mlsss Was Right
When He Testified as to the
Handwriting.
oTjheI Tndeedl"

Libel, Indeed"
Old Miggs repeated the WORDS 70
himself duly and uncomprehendlng-
". as he tramped along to the court
where he was to appear as a witness
in a local libel suit.
Nervously he entered the witness
box.
The fierce looking lawyer eyed MIN
calculatingly.
DO you swear" he asked, that his
is not your handwritlng?"
81 don't think So" stammereo
Miggs.
Nov, be careful" insinuated the
LAWYER. Are you prepared to swear
that this handwriting does not resem'
BILE yours?"
"Yes," answered Miggs trembling.
you take your oath that this does
not in any way resemble your hand
writing?" solemnly queried the
learned man.
yves, sir" stammered the Witness
now thoroughly frightened.
well, then, prove it," denounced
the lawyer triumphantly, as ne
thrust his head toward the witness.
This action woke the last spark or
dropping courage in poor Miggs; and,
thrusting forth his head, he yelled:
Zoos l can't write!"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
OVERS BEND EFFORTS TO 10
cALIZE" CONFLICT IN EAST.
MEDIATION PLANS OFF.
NATIONS MOBILIZE FORCES
Austria and Germany Refuse to Enter
Peace ParIey-All Europe Trem'
bIing-Attitude of Russia viii
Decide Course of Nations.

London.-The Austro-H Hungarian gov
eminent declared war against Servia
by a manifesto which is one OF the
briefest of history's momentous docu-
ments.
Germany paved the way for this
declaration by announcing her rejec-
tion of the British proposal to bring
four powers together in conference for
mediation.
Germany explained her ally could
not be expected to submit her acts to
a European council as though she were
one of the Balkan states.
This announcement preceded the
declaration of war by only two hours
and showed the harmonious working
of the partnership between the two
nations, which stood firmly together
through the Bosnian crisis of 1909.
The center of interest has shifted
sharply to st. Petersburg, which holds
the decision whether a European war
which probably would shift the bal
ance of power if not rearrange the en-
tire map of Europe, is to break out
Negotiations are afoot there between
the Russian foreign minister and the
Austrian ambassador which are de
signed to "localize" the conflict.
The next news expected is the oc
cupation of Belgrade, and that now
may be an accomplished fact. Reports
Of encounters along the frontier have
been permitted to pass the censor, but
military experts here believe mobiliza
ton also has been effected and that
campaign Is under way.
There is no enthusiasm in England
for war, yet there Is a general belief
that her obligations to her partners ir
the triple entente, and her interests
as a great European power, will force
her to support Russia and France II
any steps they may take.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
NINE. CAILLAUx Is FREED
Her Acquittal-Embraces Counsel.
Crowd Calls "Murderess."

Paris.-Mme. Henriette Caillaux was
acquitted by a jury in the court of as
size of the wilful murder on March 16
last of CASTOR Calmette, editor of the
Figaro. The verdict was returned aft
err so minutes deliberation. The an
nouncement was followed by the wild
est tumult.
Nine. Caillaux staggered and then
threw her arms about the neck of her
counsel, Fernand Labori. Her hair fell
over her shoulders and her hat fell to
the floor.
The spectators stood upon desks and
chairs. Cries of "Caillaux! Labori!"
and "Caillaux, Assassin" mingled.
The din was deafening. Several
groups of barristers came to blows and
the republican guards, trying to sepa'
rate them, joined in the melee. The
spectacle of Labor and Chenu, the lat
ter counsel for the Calmette family,
embracing each other, Gained the tn.
multi for a moment, but 1t was redou'
bled when they left with Nine. Gail
laux.
Unable to make himself heard, the
presiding judge, with the other judges,
marched from the room The advo'
Gates took complete possession of the
court; some mounted the judges desks
and harangued the crowd. The guards
then cleared a portion of the oom and
comparative quiet was restored. Judge
Albanel retpaned and read the judg
ment, ordering the release of Nine
| Caillaux.
Shaken with emotion, Nine. Gail
laux departed by the witness door
She covered her face with her hands
as If to shield herself from the furious
cries of "Murderess!"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
ASK FOR RECALL OF TROOPS
Constitutionalists Think Ground for
Presence in Vera Cruz Is Re-
moved-Armistice Expected.

Monterey.-Senor Allende and Gen,
villa, the Carbajal peace delegates
who are en- route to Saltillo, where
they will meet Gen. Carranza, are ex-
pected to reach Monterey o Their
arrival may be delayed, however, by a
wrecked bridge south of Victoria,
where it was reported 10 persons were
killed.
Although no official action has been
taken, 1t was said by high constitu-
~aionalist authorities that a demand
for the withdrawal of United States
troops at Vera Cruz will be taken.
The matter has been widely discussed
recently by constitutionalist leaders,
who take the position that Huerta's
elimination has removed all grounds
for their presence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Laws Uncertainties.

when you poke a toad" said old
Farmer Hornbeck, philosophically.
you can't tell which way he will
jump, nor how far; an it is jest about
the same way with a jury"
THAT so?" returned young Jay
Green, in a noncommittal way.
yep. For instance, in the case OF
PUNK Jarvis, who has jest been tried
over at Kickyhasset courthouse for
pullin' out his brother-in-law's whis-
kers by the roots in a fight, the jury
discharged PUNK an fined his brother
in-law 10 cents, the regular price Of .
shave."-Puck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
PRIZE FOOD.
P~aIatable, Economical, Nourishlng.

A Nebr. woman has outlined the
prize food in a few words, and that
from personal experience. She
writes:
After our long experience with
Grape-Nuts, l cannot say enough in
It's favor. We have used this food al
most continually for seven years.
1--WE sometimes tried other adver-
tised breakfast foods but we invariably
returned to Grape-Nuts as the most
palatable, economical and nourishing
of all.
when I quit tea and coffee and
began to use Postum and Grape-Nuts.
l was almost a nervous wreck. l was
SO irritable I could not sleep nights.
had no interest in life.
After using Grape-Nuts a short
time / began to improve and all these
ailments have disappeared and now I
am a well woman. My two children
have been almost raised on Grape.
Nuts, which they eat three times q
day.
They are pictures Of health and
have e had the least symptom Of
stomach trouble, even through the
most severe siege Of w~hooping cough
they could retain Grape.Nuts when all
else failed.
"Grape-Nuts food has saved doctor
bills. and has been, therefore, a most
economical food for u.s."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read '"The Road to Well
ville." in pkgs. "There's a Reason"
Ever read the shove letterf new
one appears from time 20 sf-r~, TA--
are genuine, true. y FULL ee huuan
lnAAnaa4.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Outspoken

Mrs. Smiths four sons made the life
Of her old colored servant a burden.
One day Uncle Andy was busy in the
garden hoeing corn, and for half an
hour Tom, the most mischievous of the
quartet, had amused himself throwing
clods of dirt at him. At last Andy
threw down his hoe and stamped in
dignantly down to the house.
Miss Ella" he said, to the little cul-
prit's mother, "Ah jes' has to tell yu
dat dat boy Tawm am de meanes' chile
yu got-an All tells you TO- yo' face
and tells you behine yo' back"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Still In Vogue.

John Vincent Honeywell, the veter
an life guard of Bar Harbor, was talk
ing about bathing suits. "Fhey tell
me-" said the wise old man, that the
girls II wear suits this summer to
match the eyes,"
He added with a chuckle: ,
Suits to catch the eyes IL still DO
popular, too"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
WHAT TO DO FOR HOT
WEATHER SKIN TROUBLES

With hot weather comes the worst
skin suffering for some folks. Eczema,
hives, heat-rash, insecticides, poison
oak or ivy, %sunburn. chatting. and .
dozen other troubles make life unen-
durable. But YOU needn't worry.
That soothing, antiseptic resinol oint-
ment stops itching and burning In
stantly, allays Inflammation, and soon
restores the skin to perfect health,
even in severe, stubborn cases. Doc
tors have prescribed resinol ointment
for 10 years. At all druggists Adv
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
More Plague Cases.

New Orleans, La.-Two human
cases of bubonic plague and three ro-
dent cases were reported here by DR..
w. c. Rucker, in charge of plague
eradication work, making a total of
thirteen human cases and twelve 70.
dent cases since the contagion ap.
peared a month ago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Fighting at Cape haitien.

Cape Haitien.-Heavy fighting has
been in progress between government
forces and revolutionists. The federals
attacked rebels at Trou, south of Cape
Haitien, recapturing the town. The
rebels also evacuated the village of
Caracol.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Twenty PASSENGERS Injured.

Wichita Falls, Tex.-Twenty passen
gers we're reported injured when tn
Fort Worth & Denver railroad, south
bound passenger train No. 2, was de
rallied eight miles north Of here. two
chair cars, a diner and a day coacf
aeft the track.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07

Tampico.-Gen. Carranza outlined
his plan for the settlement Of all for
eign claims arising from the Mexican
unrest Each claim against the gov
eminent will be settled by a commits
sion composed of representatives Of
each foreign nation having a griev'
ouca
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07

London.-The Times, in an editorial
on the war crisis. says: IF France Is
menaced or the safety Of the Belgian
frontier. which we guaranteed with
France and Prussia, is threatened we
shall know how to act.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07

Neutrality-suspicious. Castelott, person
al representative here of Provisional
President Carbajal, emphatically de-
MED published reports from Toronto
that Gen. Felix Diaz was expecting
Can. Huerta there to plan q counter.
revolution In Mexico.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
British Fleet Sails.

Portland.-The British fleet sailed
from here for an unknown destina-
ton. No information could be OBJ
tanned from naval officials as to the
movements Of the war vessels.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Find MarshaH's Body,

Bedford, N. 1.-THE body Of Elliott
Marshall, lawyer, with offices in Wall
street, New York, missing since July
80, was found in Raritan river, several
miles from here, by fishermen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Harry h~ammerstein Dies.

New London, Conn.-Harry Ham.
merstein, Oldest son of Oscar Hammer.
stein, theatrical manager, died in a 10.
cal hospital of diabetes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
First Cotton Sold.

Mobile, Ala.-Mobile's first bale OF
1914 cotton was sold here by auction
for 15c a pound. 1t classed middling,
and was the earliest bale since 1885,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Eucharistic Congress Closes.

Lourdes.-The Eucharistic congress
has closed, following pontifieal mass.
a banquet and a procession.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
The Superior Sex.

One reason why mar is superior to
woman is because a man always
knows where he got his headache
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
JAMES H. HUSTIS

James II. Hustis is the new presi.
dent Of the Boston and Maine rail-
road, but he may not take the Office
because Of the Massachusetts, dissoIu-
ton act. He became president of the
New Haven road after the resignation
of Charles s. Mellen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07

You Never Can Tell.
Hicks-You never can tell about Q
woman.
Wicks-You shouldn't, anyhow.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-15

was in attendance at the Farmers
Short Course Friday and Saturday,
says the Albany Enterprise. He said
the sessions were exceedingly profit
able as well as entertaining. The gen.
tleman is an ardent supporter and be-
lever in more scientific farming, and
we can rest assured there was nothing
he missed at this meeting. Mr.. VIM
mer was called upon to speak and
gave the farmers short talk in which
he said there would come a day when
the farmers will look back and give
credit to F. r. Crane Of the Hill sys-
tenn, and Mr.. Hill, for the good they
have done in advancing agriculture in
this section. He concluded his talk by
telling the asemblage that Albany's
hat was still in the ring for county
seat honors and that they would some
day thank Albany for that, too.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-15
MIXED UP WITH STEERS.

The Herald this week received let
ter from Albert Bucher stating that
he was at Groegson Springs, near An
aconda, Mont, for treatment, recover
ing from several severe bruises he
reviewed by having bunch of cattle
in corral in connection with large
slaughterhouse where he is employed
run over him. The shoulders were the
part injured apparently, as Albert
states that he suffers considerable
pain there. The springs where he is
receiving treatment are hot, the tenn
perature registering about 1876 de-
grees where the water comes out Of
the rocks. He says that he is "all
in" and that If he does not get better
before long he viii be in Sank Centre
again soon. The gentleman's many
old friends in this locality hope that
his injuries will soon heal. Neverthe-
less they would be glad to welcome
back. to this old town any time.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-15
GIRL PRIZE CORN GROWER
Marjorie M0litOr, Sank Centre Lass,
! Wins HOnors in State Corn
Growing Contest.

The State Agricultural School last
season conducted a corn-growing con-
test between the boys and girls of the
state.
The announcement of the result Of
the contest has just been made and
Marjorie Molitor, the Ia year-old
daughter of A. ]. Molitor of Getty
township, was awarded second prize
in the Central section. The little Miss
raised SO bushels of corn on a single
acre, which after it was dried left
76.44 bushels. The winner in this sec
ton was Warren Simpson crippled
lad of Mortified, who raised 1923 bu-
shells with a dry yield of 77.59 or IS
than a bushel more than the Sank
Centre girl.
The winner in the statewide con-
test was Lynn Harrison OF Carver
county, near Excelsior who raised
1891 bushels of corn with net dry
yield of 1924.
The Herald congratulates little Miss
Moiitor on her success. She is stu
dent of the Sank Centre schools and
received her inspiration and instruc-
tions for growing corn through the
teaching of Prof. Norsen, agricultur-
al instructor Of the local high school.
Next week we expect to print her
paper sent in to the State School on
the subject, Glow I Grew My Acre OF
Corn"