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The Washington herald., 1914-08-05

No Food for Twenty-four Hours.
Some Of the Americans here have not
had food for nearly twenty-four hours.
Last night many OF them did not have
the price OF lodgings, and were compelled
to sit up all night on chairs in hotel
lobbies, railroad stations, and the city
parks.
However, this condition may be relieved
by night. Prominent Americans here are
herding together all their stranded fel-
low-men, and the committee appointed to
tributed sufficient funds to carry the
pennlless through for another day or
two.
Likens Ii to He'll.
Travel on the Channel boats is moth
ing short of hell" declared State Senator
Hawes, Of Pennsylvania who was one
of the last arrivals from Paris. Women
and children are packed in like cattle.
The boats are overloaded. and those who
travel on them must go without food
and quite often without water during the
entire trip
Oscar Strauss the New York merchant,
addressed the Americans at a meeting
here and told them that worry was need
less.
The American government will work
out plan to get US back to our homes.
even II We can't get passage on ships"
he said. Let US make the best OF the
situation. 1t won't be long before our
government sends help"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
ST. LAWRENCE PATR0LLED.

Quebec, Aug. L-Government patrol
boats assumed control Of all traffic on
the St Lawrence River today. The liner
Canada, inbound, was stopped and
forced to show her papers.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05

IlN~1 IIIC
fortttude. the sub
lime faith during the
period of expectancy
are second only to
the mother love be-
slowed upon the
most helpless but
most marvellous cre-
ation-a baby.
Women are quick
fO Iaarn Fro -
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
RUSSIA HOLDS GERMAN SHIPS.

Odessa, Aug. L-Three German ships
two Of them carrying grain. have beer
detained in the harbor here.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
GERMANS KILL II RUSSIANS.

Posen. Germany, Aug. L-Seventeen
Russian soldiers were killed and nifty
taken prisoners today in a skirnish with
German troops near Hohensalza. Eastern
Posen. The Russians were taken by sur
prise after they had crossed the frontier
Pennsylvania Railway system sincs
1900 has paid about $1,000 900 in pensions
to employees.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
NO CABLES FOR FOUR HOURS.

New York. Aug. Accommodation with
London was cut on for four hours today.
The cable companies stated that they
could give no explanation unless the cen
sorship had been made much more
strict.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
ALL TRAFFIC SUSPENDED
WITH THE MEDITERRANEAN

New York, Aug. L-Trans-Atlantic traf-
nc with the Mediterranean ports was
suspended today when the Anchor Line
received orders from the home once to
suspend European service.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
GERMANS OFF NETHERLANDS.

Flushing. Netherlands. Aug. L-Several
German warships were sighted of the
coast today.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
REV, D. C. KEENAN, INJURED.
HyuttsvIIIe Rector Dirlocates sh"ui-
ders when Auto UPsets.

Special to The Washington HeTIld
HyattsyiIle, Nd, Aug. Rev. D. c.
Keenan,, rector of ST. Jerome's Catholic
Church here, dislocated both shoulders
and was badly bruised when his autorno-
bile turned turtle at the foot Of steep
hill. entering Laurek this afternoon.
The machine was climbing the hill
when the gasoline gave out and the
brakes refused to work. 1t backed down
the hill and plunged down the embank-
xnent. turning completely over. Besides
Father Keenan,, two ladies and a boy were
in the machine, but escaped with slight
bruises. DR.. J. R HUNT, Of Laurel, at
tended Father Keenan,. and County
School Commissioner George McCeney
brought the party TO their homes here in
his machine.
Father Keenan's auto was wrecked.
He was returning from a visit to some
Of his parishioners in Ellicott City when
the accident occurred.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
PANIC SEXES $4,000 AMERICANS IN LONDON:
PENNILESS, HUNGRY, THEY TURN EYES TO U. S.


ua $
of the Americans
H is
and those
cation hours
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
TURKEY MOBIIIzEs FORCES.

Constantinople. Aug. 4-The reservists
Of the Ottoman army and navy were
ordered to mobilize today.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
EGYPTIAN BANK CLOSES.

Alexandria, Egypt, Aug. L-Business
was suspended today bs the local branch
of the Banco Di Roma.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
HUERTA HEADED FOR SPAIN.

Kingston, Jamaica. Aug. 4.-Gen. Victor
iano Huerta, former dictator of Mexico,
sailed at midnight for Santandar, Spain,
on the steamer Pattia.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
ALL CABLES IN ORIENT CUT.

vIadivostok. Aug. AN cables between
British. German. and Chinese harbors
have been cut
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
Greatest Event
in WOalanis Life

Al human experience looks back TO
motherhood as the wonder Of wonders.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05

is 80 injurious to teeth that a municipal
dental clinic has been established.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Bank Commissioners Named.

The Mississippi state banking Law is
still in its swaddling clothes. having
been signed within less than a week,
and already the worries and perplexi-
ties Of those who must start the ma
ehinery are beginning to manifest
themselves. Some Of the state Off
eials who must start the wheels 10
turning are Just now beginning TO east
about for the proper point Of depart
ure
The personnel of the first board of
Mississippi bank commissioners will
be: W p. Holland Of ClarkSdale. y.
c. Hiil Of Hattiesburg and Lewis Z.
Crook Of Meridian.
Attorney General Collins announced
that he had rendered To former Chan
ceIiar y. c. HiH of Hattiesburg the po-
sition on the commission directed 10
be filled by a lawyer. 10 be selected by
the attorney general. which has been
accepted Auditor Thompson annoGnc
ed the selection of Lewis = Crook Of
Meridian. who has demonstrated IN
ability a. an accountant af experience
ard accuracy. Gov. Brewer had a
ready designated the commissioner Z
be appointed by the governor. IN IA
person OF Banker W p. Hoiiaad q
{ ciarksdaie. These three commission
srs viii have charge of the work oI
holding the examinations Of persons
who qualify as examiners.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
U. S. EXPRESS co. WILL QUIZ
Success ot Parcel Post ard Recent
Express Rate Reductions Said to
Have Caused Retirement

New York.-Directors Of the United
States Express company voted unan-
imously TO liauidate It's affairs and
dissolve II in the shortest possible
time. The precise plan for realizing
on the company's assets was not dis
closed. but II Is thought a syndicate
will be formed to take them over SO
that they may be disposed Of 70 the
best advantage.
Persons familiar with the company's
affairs declare that the return 10 the
shareholders will be between $50 and
500 a share. There is considerable
real estate as well as costly equip
ment and outstanding contracts with
railroads. which. il il expected. viii
be transferred to other express conn
panies at a fair profit
The success Of the parcel post and
the recent express rate reduction by
the interstate commerce commission
are held directly responsible for the
company's retirement from business
after sixty years Of continuous opera
tion over some Of the leading railroads
Of the country.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
GREENWOOD sSrsRrAINs O. Ar
Mrs. z. = NoeI Chosen vics President
From Mississippi at Annual Meet

cresnwood.-The ninth annual con-
ference Of the Mississippi Society of
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton. held here. proved to be not
only the largest conference since rs
organization, but its mos, succeszful
one.
The Visiting delegates were met by
the Chackchuma Chapter upon their
arrival and motored over the city to
the various homes where they were
TO be entertained during their stay.
Many prominent members of the stats
society we're among the delegates.
A very interesting program was
given at the court house at the open
ing session. The address OF weiconle
was delivered by William NJ. Hammer
OF Greenwood. In the evening a re
ception. followed by ball. was ten
dered the delegates at the Eiks' club
Mrs. T. y. Noel was elected vice
president general from Mississippi. y.
5. ID. A. n. Mrs. Chalmer ~ Weeks vii
hanson. present vice president. ex-
pressed the wish that nomination for
her reelection be withheld. as she was
unable to accept the honor. Mrs. Noel
O. a most enthusiastic. u. A. II. worker
and is known all over the state chap
ters for the prominent part she took
In the work of the jackson and Lex.
ington chapters and the interest shs
has always manifested in the state
I conferenrea
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
ADMITS EXEMPTION LOBBY
Washington Lawyer rcstisies re Was
Employed 20 Work on Panama
Canal Bill

Washfngfon--Renew Of the SEN
ate lobby investigating committees in
guiry has turned toward reports that
there Is organized opposition in Wash
ington. backed by influential forces.
against the proposed repeal OF the
Panama tolls exemption The com
nittee examined Clarence W. De
Knight. Washington lawyer. who adj
mitted activity oa behalf Of concerns
IN favor OF toll exemption when the
btlr waz passed. hut fatty denied
knowl<dxe Of any lobbying efforts 20
preveux the repeal
The lawyer admitted having ~ux~r.d
into a contract with the Fore River
ship Building company. through for
mer Admiral p +. Bowies. IT'S presi
dent. to work for free tolls for coast
wise shipping For this service he
received $1,000. he said. but n contfn-
gent fee OF $1,000 additional depend
ing on the passage Of the tolls bin in
that form had not been paid De
Knight agreed to produce this con
tract
De Knight told also OF urging
through congress various bills provfd-
ing for increase in pay and higher rank
for men Of the army and navy He
estimated that contracts he made for
this work with individuals and associa-
tions Of enlisted men had brought him
$40. .00G-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
MARGARET WILSON WILL WED
to Secretary Of Treasury MeAdoo
Has Been Announced.

Washingtou.-Just as society was de-
spairing OF an official announcement
from the white house about the report
ed engagement OF Miss Eleanor VIII
son to William G. McAdoo. secretary
OF the treasury. a statement was given
out by the presidents secretary. Mr..
Tumulty. TO this effect:
The president and Mrs. Wilson an
nouncs the engagement OF their young
est daughter. Eleanor Randolph. to
William Gibbs NcAdoo."
Those few words made certain that
the wedding bells will again chime in
the white house for the second time in
the Wilson administration within the
space Of six months. and that Miss
white house bride.
The hriefness Of the announcement
was much commented ON. because
| when the engagement Of Miss Jessie
Wilson to Mr.. Sayre was announced
II was with wealth OF detail and cir
sumxtanee- II is understood that ths
wedding day has not been fixed I'm
NOR has n. however. that Il viii %
cur at a very eariy date
The old adage thnf love laughs q
age. race and creed h borne out n
this engagement. as Secretary MeAdos
Is twenty-six years older than Miss
Wilson. the father Of six children and
the grandfather Of two. He has been
widower for several years and de-
voted 70 business projects
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
TRADE COMMISSION
BILL AGREED upon
MEASURE BEARS APPROVAL OF
PRESIDENT WILSON AND AT
roaNeV.oENEsAI.
FOR CORPORATION CONTROL
comrnistee Of Three. Eaen Receiving
$4,000 a Year. Would Be Vested
with Presentation by Con-
sress Expected Soon.

washingtou.-The Covington inter
state trade commission bill. bearing
the approval OF President Wilson and
Attorney General McReynolds. was
made public. following many confer
ences among the members Of the house
interstate commerce committee. Demo
Gratis expect this measure to command
substantial republican support. and an
effort probably will be made soon to
bring about concerted action between
the senate and house on this phase OF
the administration program Of com
merce regulation and antitrust legis-
lation.
The bill would transfer all the pow,
ers and duties Of the bureau Of cor
porations and the commissioner OF cor
porations to the proposed commission
Of three members. presidential ap-
pointees. subject to confirmation.
whose salaries would be $4,000 an
nually each Only two OF the com
missioners could be from the same pol
iticaI party.
The Covington bill defines as a cor
poration all bodies Incorporated under
the laws and joint stock associations
and all other associations having
shares Of capital or other capital stock
or organized to carry on business for
profit One section Of the bill pro-
vides that corporations furnish an
nual reports to the commission. CIV
ing all information the commission re-
auires- Violations Of this provision
would be penalized at 500 a day
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
DELAYS SENTENCE
OF WHITE SLAYER
MERIDIAN JUDGE poueTs AepLL
CATION OF FEDERAL LAW
Nv CASE.
WAITS ON SUPREME COURT
Fixing ef Penalty on Wiley Jackson.
Confessed White Shaver. Put Over
Until Mann Act Decision
10 Rendered.

Meridian.--In the case Of Wiley J.
Jackson. who pleaded guilty to a
charge OF white slavery. Judge Niles
stated that he would not fix the pen
atty nt this term of court. but would
delay the matter until the next term.
allowing the defendant to go under his
present bond OF 81 .00e for his appear
ance. Judge Niles stated that the rea-
son he was doing this was that there
had been different constructions plac-
ed on the Mann act by different courts
In the country: that some courts had
held that the law applied only to com
merciaiized vice. to procurers and pro.
curesses who transported women for
profit. and that the act had been con.
strued as a whole In connection with
this view: that others had held that
the act applied to individuals and to
individual acts where there was nc
commercial feature shown. and that
this construction was based on that
part OF the act that said and -for other
immoral purposes" Judge Niles stated
that these features were now before
The supreme court Of the United States
and that he preferred to await decis.
ion Of that tribunal before passing sen
gsnce on Jackson.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Judicial Election Bill Complete.
The finishing touches we're given
the Norwood judicial election bill
when the senate adopted without di
vision the house amendments which
had been inserted for the purpose OF
perfecting the bill. The bill II now
in the process OF enrolment. will be-
duly signed during the next Legislative
day and then sent to the governor.
The bill makes the office Of circuit
and chancery court judges elective in
stead OF appointive. and directs that
on 'the first Monday in November,
1914. there shall be- an election held
for office OF circuit and chancery
court judges throughout the state. and
every four years thereafter" The
terms OF office shall be uniform
throughout the state. beginning Jan
1. 1915.
The house amendment simply pro.
vided that any vacancy which may oe.
cur IN the office OF circuit or chancsry
Judge prior 10 Jan 7. 1915. shall be
filled by appointment of the governor.
This obviates the necessity for hold
ing sundry judicial elections during
the remaining nine months of 1914.
The house committee on cunstitu-
tion favorably reported the six concur
rent resolutions passed by the senate
last week. proposing 70 enlarge the
supreme court and 20 make the six
Judges elective. making their terms
eight years. creating two divisions Of
sections Of the constitutions In con-
fiict with the proposed new amend
{ meats.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
COTTON RECORD IS BROKEN
6rcss Receipts Of stapIe at Memphis
&C Past tne @iiien-7sie Mark
fer the SeaEor-

Msmphis.-Gruss receipts of Gotten
NJ Memphis have passed the million
bale mark This Is the first time in
the history OF the Memphis Cotton
Exchange that gross receipts for a
single season have reached total Of
1-oas.0 $50 ban~ R<eekpts up TO March
~ we're r.srz-szz bnx~n- Ths furmev
record. uade n fsSsfsss. vas sS37s
bales tor the season to August IL
Gross receiptz. as used In the Mem
phis market means all cotton that
comes to or passes through Memphis-
In other words. both net and through
cotton are Included In gross receipts
Net receipts to date are s9s.s72 bales
This r. cotton thac comes 10 Memphis.
r. warehoused. sampled and sold here
There Is more cotton handled in this
manner in Memphis than any other
market in the world except Liverpool
Record net receipts for n single sea-
son was made in the season Of lsSs-sS.
when the total was 6T7.2as bales II is
not believed that this record viii be
reached this year. but Henry Hotter.
secretary OF the exchange. estimates
that net receipts this year viii reach
about $50. 900 haIes-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
WOMAN KILLS ERENCHEDIT0R
Into Own Hands for Figsro's
Attacks on Husband

Paris.-Gastou Calmette. editor Of
the Figaro, was shot and killed by
Nine. Hariette Caillaux. wife Of Io-
senh CaiIlaux. the French minister Of
finance.
Nine. CaiIlaux went 10 the office OF
the Figaro to carry out an act Of
vengeance against VI. Calmette. vino
had been waging a campaign eharae-
,erized by great bitterness against the
minister OF finance She fired at least
three times. NJ Calmette being wound
ed in the chest. in the side and IN the
abdomen
In her statement to the police Nine.
CaflIaux explained that the campaign
AGAINST her husband bad become In
tolerabIe and she determined 70 stop
IL She consulted an eminent lawyer.
who advised her that legal proceed
fngs would be futiIe-that they were
often worse in the case Of an inno-
cent than in the case OF the guilty She
decided ther 20 take the law into her
hands
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

The senate Judiciary committees re
ported favorably several measures. m
GLIDING house bill 20 more clearly DE-
fine who are proper and necessary q
remove the disabilities of minors; 20
amend the code chapter on state rese-
nue. agent so as to Increase the duties
Of such cfficer: to change the time for
holding chancery court terms IN Jack
son and Hancock circuit court In clay
county. and defining what cases IN
which a person appointed as circuit
Judge may practice. and 10 enable a
person appointed IS such circuit Judge
10 wind up cases n which he may be
professionally engaged
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
Brewer Criticism seise..a.

By a vote of i5 70 -. the senate re-
iecteti a resolution hy Senator Tai3ert.
eriricising Gov. Brewer for bis failure
10 respond 70 a senate resolution adopt
sd March I. calling on him 70 furnish
the senate with the names of the Law
making body whom h infimafed in his
Pfitmau open letter had approached
him in order TO secure his irfiue nee
to nuilifv the pending Indictment
against Lleut.<sov. Btiho. There vas
No discussion beyond the few formal
words By the author of the resolution.
The fact taat il vas turned down fiat
Indicated that the majority Of the
senate is ROT Inclined To open up poll
ties aGain Il they can help L.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
MARTIAL LAW IN
FORCE ON BORDER
slASiSe or rEcATE. CALIFORNIA
POSTMASTER BY MExIcANs
ARoUsEs a STORM
BANDITS BURN P0sT0FFICe
soserner OF Lower California VIII
Be Asked to Deliver the Guilty
Persons 20 Authorities
Of California.

san Diego. CaL-MartiaI law was
proclaimed along the border for miles
each side Of Tecate. Cal. following the
destruction by bandits Of the general
store containing the United States
postotfice and customs office and the
murder Of Postmaster Frank Johnston
by three men declared to be Mexicans.
The border Is beng patroled by
American troops from Fort Rosecrans.
Across the line. not many hundred
feet. Mexican ruralss performed guard
duty. Every man within a radius OF
ten miles OF Tecate Is fully armed and
rifles and ammunition have been or.
dered from this city.
Gov. Hiram W. Johnson has been
asked to make formal demand on Gov.
Francisco Yasquez Of Lower Califor.
MIA for the delivery OF the Mexicans
suspected OF having killed Johnston.
Mai W. c. Davis. commander at
Fort Rosecrans. received Instructions
from Washington to lend any assist
ance to the immigration and customs
officials and keep the department in
formed Of conditions He already had
taken initiative 20 the full scope o.
his authority.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

Former Cashier ard Assistant Charged
with Perjury.

Broakhaven.--Countv Attorney FaI-
CHAM made out a1idavits In Justice
Buffers court against =. r. Becker.
former cashier of the Commercial Bank
and Trust company. aud l. H. Baggett.
former assistant cashier. charging
them vita perjury After their arrest
both men waived preliminary hearing
and gave bond in the sum Of 5000
each for their APPEARANCE before the
grand Jury tn September. The bank
IN question falled here January 5, no~
being in the hands of two a<sixnees
one Of these being Bagxett and IN,
other a director. Louis Cchn. and IN
affidavit created quite a sensafioE
I The official document charges B~cke
with utterfng a false statement on
January Is. 1913. when he swore thai
there was no Indebtedness due the
bank az that time BY its officers.
Becker himself owing at that time
over $4,000. Baggett is charged with
practically the same ofense.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19

A legislative feature was the pass
age by the senate. wi,h a vote of dis.
sent. OF the somewhat noted measure
which has brought on a controversial
and factional war In the legislature.
This was the bill to take up and pay
a loan negotiated by the governor 60
meet the expenses of conducting his
penitentiary department lnvestigaticn n.
carrying over si6sao. principal and in
terest. the note for which wa due at
the Capital National Bank. this city.
n January. 1914
Il was this same account which
brought forth two caustie messages
from the governor. IN which he scored
the leaders who had brought about the
delay. During the consideration of the
bill Lieut.. Gov. BilbO took the floor and
criticised the executive In no uncer.
tain terms. going so far as to declare
that his charging up oe the delay in
acting ON the bill to himself tBilbol
was absolutely untrue"
Lieut-Gov. Biibo delivered his ad
dress before a packed senate chamber
into which a majority ef the house
members crowded. while the galleries
were packed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-03-19
ADJOURNMENT NOW
SET FOR MARCH Is
LAWMAKERS DOUBTFUL ~ WORK
CAN Be FINISHED ON DATE
FIXED BY SENATE.
EVENTS IN STATE CAPITAL
ooinss in the Various Departments sf
the Government Of the Common
wealth Repertsd for sen-
eft sf Our Rsaders


aAtAtDua
The two houses of the legislature
have buckled down to work in earnest.
holding morning and afternoon ses-
slons. The senate. by a vote OF 30
to Z. adopted a concurrent resolution
proposing adjournment on March 81.
but later went back on this resolution.
and In lieu OF that date set the time
further in the future by adopting a
resolution 10 adjourn on March IS.
The house had previously adopted an
adjournment resolution fixing Satur-
day, March H. which. however. had
not been concurred in by the senate.
There arr some members who are du.
bious az to their ability to get through
with their legislative program before
the end OF March or March IS at the
earliest.