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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-12-09
FROM THE HILL
CREST DAIRY.
How the Work is Done in this
Local Institution.

BY request Of C. C. Hughes.
Secy. of the Oxford Business
Mems Club, the following inter-
esting story was told and for the
benefit OF the readers OF the Eagle
is being published. 4
Mr.. Stone has made a wonder
full progress during the past year
an extract from a letter written
by the Mississippi Creamery As
sociation speaks for the success
Mr.. Stone has won.
Old Lafayette County is awak-
ening from her slumber, let the
good work go on.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26
BendsE y-ry Fit r.
to Defeat Becker
District attorney Keeps Open
House in Preparing for To-
Days Court Struggle.

Especial 20 The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK, July "25.-District At
torney Perkins kept "open house" at
the Criminal Court building all day in
his preparation to defeat the applica
, tion OF Charles Becker for a new trial,
which will be heard Tomorrow Mr..
Perkins had spread before him all the
evidence and anidavits in the case, and
paid particular attention to the dis
closures Of Murphy, the Sing Sing con-
Wet. who has asserted he heard the
three informers framing Becker in
the Tombs.
1t was stated that Rose, webber and
V'ilon were examined by the district
attorney. together with other wit
ncsses. but Mr.. Perkins refused to dis
cuss the identity Of the witnesses or
the nature OF his inquiries. stating that
he would have nothing to say about tn e
case until he appeared in court to-rnor-
row. 1t is known that he has sent for
Frank ]. Groehl. Royal II. Weller,
James a. Dclehanty and Robert Taylor,
who were active for the prosecution at
the former Becker trials.
Jack Rose left the Hotel Maryland
this morning. saying ne would be back
in the city tomorrow il he was want
ed. An emssary from the district at
torney's Office saw Webber and Harry
Nallon.
Great Importance is placed on the re-
cantation OF the negro. Marshall. who IS
wanted by both Sides. but the district
attorneys Office would not say whether
he had been located. 1t was rumored
that Marshall was in jail in Pittsburgh
Mr.. Perkins Is prepared to argue the
case tomorrow. but, 1t is said, he does
not want to go anyturther. Counsel
for Becker will insist that witnesses
be put on the stand who have come for
ward with disclosures with the idea OF
imprcssing the court with the fact
through these men that counsel was
not aware Of what they knew when
Becker was tried before.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26
CHURCH CALLS UPON NATION
Intercessfon Services for Success of
Allies Held Throughout England.

Especial Gable TO The Times Dispatch. ]
LONDON July 25-The Right Rev
Arthur r. w. Ingram. Bishop Of Lon
don. this evening conducted a huge
open-air intercession service on the
steps of st. Paurs Cathedral for the
success OF the arms OF Great Britain
and her allies, to which 3.ouo terri
torials marched in body. Twenty
thousand persons were present. In his
address. the bishop said. in part:
The soul OF England will free the
world again: no calamity could be more
| awful to contemplate than. at this su-
preme crisis in the history Of the world,
England should fail.
The call which has been addressed
to the nation for voluntary military
service is the greatest call that could
be addressed to any nation, and no
other nation would have believed it
possible. This Is the last time we can
answer to this call voluntarily.
I'VE are lighting for the freedom OF
the home, the liberties OF the world and
international honor.
Christ upon the cross was opposed
to the revival of the pagan doctrine
that might was right The church calls
upon the nation to say that no sacrifice
matters if we win"
Similar services were held In all the
free churches OF the kingdom to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26
CHICAGO DEATH SHIP
GIVES UP 9O1 BODIES
Thousands Of Grief Stricken People
Pass Down Long Lanes Of Silent Dead

'HICAGO. July 25.-Sorro1. which
~ spread over the city with the
Enstlnnd dfsnster and bccIoudcd n
thousand homes with poignant rrier,
hung lowest tO-dny over the forms
OF the victims I'm the drill hnII of the
Second Regiment Armory.
There WINS little sign of violent
emotion, though everywhere the
tcnsencss Of repression was nppnr-
ent. 91en and women, buys md
girls. md even little ones, bcrcft In
mnny cnses q: NIL their loved ones,
though they shook with sobs. mndc
no outcry as they behcld their dend.
Some few collapsed, md were cared
for by Red Cross nurses. Hut of the
Thousands who through the night
and day visited tho nrmory, not more
thnn 100 needed mid.
All through the night, Iond aftcr
lond OF bodies was received Mt the
morEue, and through the morning,
mt lcss frequent intervals. the pro-
cession continued.
As fnst us the bodies were identi-
fed record wnS taken by the
coroner's Office, md they were then
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26
NATIONAL. DEFENSES
"WOEFULLY INSUEEICIENI,,

NEW YORK, July 25.-The report Of
the army committee of the National
Security League. of which Henry L.
Stimson. former Secretary of War, is
chairman, characterizes the military
defenses Of the country as "woefully
insufficient" and indorses the recon-
mendations Of the general staff OF the
army, made repeatedly to Congress-"
for reserve army OF 100000 men.
The report. made public tonight,
also indorses the repeated recommen-
dation made to Congress for providing
adequate reserve of arms, armament,
ammunition and all classes of war ma
terial"
The country's total defensive mobile
force consists of about $4,000 regulars
and 10000 militia, according to the re-
port.
quite aside from it's weakness in
numbers" the report continues, this
force would be poorly trained, hastily
and Intellectually organized. ill-bal-
anced. incompletely equipped and lack
ing in such essentials as light and
heavy artillery and ammunition to
serve it. With ordinary fortunes of
war. the probable outcome is so ap-
parent that 1t need not be stated"
The report points out that the great
armed nations of the world have suf-
ticient merchant shipping "to transport
to our shores. in a single expedition,
much larger force than we can pos
sibly concentrate against it,"
Such force could easily land on the
countrys open coast, 1t is stated
The only sound conclusion" says
the report, that can be drawn from
an unbiased and dispassionate con-
sideration Of the facts, is that our de-
fensive arrangements on land and sea
are woefully insufficient to- meet the
full requirements of adequate national
defense"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26

turned over to those who claimed
them. EARLY Tonight less than 100
bodies were left In the nrmory.
MnEy of the bodies bore no signs
OF struggle. Calm and still. their
faces lay upturncd and uncovered
to aid In Identification. Here and
there, however, wns ono with dis
tOrtcd limbs. with bruised hend or
torso. Perhaps the most pitifuI
were the bodies of babies.
In the Red Cross room there were
many scenes OF sorrow. One nged
woman kept repeating. "Au gone,
husband, son, his wife md their two
children"
One man, bowed with ycarn,
screnmcd and struggled with those
about him when he snw the bodies
OF his wife md children. "Thc men
arc the hardest to control when they
do give way" said the physician In
chnrGe of the relief room.
From the first word of the div
nstcr till late Tonight, neither
Coroner Hoffman, his nids, nor my
of the higher police officials took
my rest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26
BOARDS PUSHING
PLANS Of DEFENSE
Reports of Army and Navy Of
hcials Are Almost Ready
for Wilson.
BIG INCREASE PROPOSED
Many New Warships and Land
Force of 100000 Men
Suggested.
BIG INCREASE PROPOSED

WASHINGTON. July 25.- Pending
President Wilson's return from Corn
ish. n. H., when he Will formulate with
Secretary Garrison and Secretary DAN
iels what the White House has an
nounced would be a sane, reasonable
ana practical program of national de-
Tense, army and navy officials are busy
assembling the information upon which
the new military policy will be founded
No announcements have been made as
to what the army and navy boards at
work on the needs Of the respective
services have concluded, but IL is
known that both have their work we'll
advanced. II had been planned to Law
the reports before the respective secre-
taries within month or six weeks, but
in view of the White House statement
IT was regarded as proba BILE tonight
that they would be rushed to compile
tion and submitted within a few days.
NAVY WILL RECOMMEND
BIC SUBMARINE INCREA Sc
1t is definitely known that navy plans
contemplate big increase in sub
marines. the building of thirty and per-
haps Atty being recommended: that
several battle cruisers will be urged,
and at least four Dreadnoughts. and
that big increase in the auxiliary feet
and in navy air craft will be sought.
Several additional small navy yards to
serve as submarine bases also will be
suggested. it is believed.
Such a program would carry with it
OF necessity an increase in navy per-
sonnel. and probably the enlargement
Of the academy at Annapolis where
navy officers are trained
Army plans look to the building up
OF an army of 100000 men, regulars
and militia, within territorial United
States. This has long been the figure
at which army officers placed the needs
OF the country for defense
SCHEME TO FEDERALIZE
MILITIA NAY BE ADVANCED
To make the plan efficient, it is be-
lieved that some scheme to federalize
the militia will be advanced. and also
that methods of building up reserves
for both the regulars and militia will
be proposed.
Another feature to receive attention
probably Will be plans for training off,
GERS for the volunteer forces En-
largement of West Point may be recon-
mended.
This general plan contemplates, 1t Is
understood. only the mobile forces. The
coast artillery, garrisons for the Canal
Zone. Hawaii, the Philippines. Alaska
and Porto Rico will be considered sepa
rately.
Great attention will be given to pre-
senting fully to the President the ma
terial problem. Army officers hold that
ample equipment Of field guns rifles.
machine guns and heav-- Held ordnance
must be made in advance.
Field gun ammunition and small arm
cartridges can be turned out in a hurry.
1t is said private plants to make these
have increased many-fold under the
stimulus OF European contracts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26
BATTLEsHIP IN TROUBLE
Ohio Loses Propeller Blade on Way
Up West Const.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Rear-Ad-
miral Benson, chief of operations of
the Navy Department. received a radio
message this evening that the battle
ship Ohio, on the way up the west
coast to San Francisco. had lost a
propeller blade. The Ohio is one Of
the battleships taking the midshipmen
on their practice cruise to San Fran
cisco. She is proceeding under her
own steam. Admiral Benson has or
dered a duplicate OF the broken blado
sent to San Francisco. where 1t will be
fitted on the arrival Of the Ohio at
that port,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26
STRONGHOLD is TAKEN
Famous Cement Trenches Now in Hands
of Italians.

Especial Cable to The Times-D Dispatch. ]
CHIASSO, July 25.-Information from
Udine states that Podgora. which DON'T
mates Gorilla, has been almost entirely
won and its summit, Monte Calvario.
crowned by five forts armed with heavy
artillery, Is in Italian possession.
The famous heavily armed cement
trenches, with sliding steel windows
and n system of communica ting corri-
dors. excavated in the solid rock. were
won step by step. The artillery had
the arduous task of silencing the Aus
trian guns and battering openings in
the trenches. AS the Italian infantry
forced trench the retiring Austrians
would leave a cement barricade. cut
ting off further pursuit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26
rucntcs Made President.

SANTIAGO. CHILE. July 25.-The
presidential electors met to-day, and
by majority OF five votes chose Juar
Luis San Fuentes president of the re.
public. Parliament will meet on Au.
gust 81 to confirm the election.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26
British steamer Sunk.

LONDON. July 25.-The British
steamer Firth (406 tons). Of Aberdeen,
bound from France for Firth of Forth.
was torpedoed to-day by n submarine
in the North Sea. Four of the crew
were killed by the explosion.
The Grimsby trawler Perseus was
destroyed to-day by mine. Her
crew of ten was killed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26

LONDON. July 2j--Only the northern
point OF the pincers. which the .Austro-
German forces for more than a week
have been trying TO close around War
saW and the Russian armies in the
Polish salient. has made any progress
during the last few days This point
has forced its way across the Narew
River between the fortresses OF Pull
iusk aud RoZan. and is advancing to-
ward the Bug River. which stands for
the greater part of the way between
il and the Warsaw Wilma railway, its
objective.
The other point, which Field Mar
shal Won Mackensen is directing at
the Chelm -Lublin railway, has hardly
gained yard OF ground since it
south OF the railway.
In Offering stubborn resistance to
the German advance. the Russians are
making continual threat at Won
Mackensen's flank along the Bug
River from the east Of Chelm to east
OF Lemberg. Between Krytow and
Sokal their attacks have been particu-
larly severe, compelling the Germans
10 send re-enforcements to meet them.
Along the Nistula, to the south and
west OF Warsaw. there has been little
change. except for the occupation by
the Germans of some positions evacu-
ated by the Russians when they drew
in their line.
Still. HAVE BROAD RIG;
WITH FORTRESS TO FACE
While Warsaw is under heavy pres,
sure, the Teutonic allies have a lot OF
stiff work before them before its can
ture. After crossing the Narew they
still have the broader Bug, lined with
fortresses, to face.
Many are of the opinion that tho
most dangerous attacks at the moment
are those which are being made in the
Provinces of Courland, Kovno and
Grodno, at the lines of communications
between Warsaw and the northern in
terror of Russia. These attacks are
for the most part by cavalry. and
doubtless will be met in due time bv
the concentration of Cossacks in tbe.a
regions.
The French report another success
in the Vosges at Ban -Sapt where
they claim to have taken more than
500 unwounded prisoners. The Ger.
mans admit the loss OF a portion of
their trenches there.
There is no diminution in the Italian
offensive along the Isonzo River.
which the Italians say Is proceeding
favorably for them, but which the Aus
trians declare Is meeting with no
success.
GERMANS TAKE TWO VILLAGES
TEN MILES FROM WARSAW
Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch.
LONDON. July e5.--The Germans
have stormed and captured two VII
lagos within ten miles Of Warsaw from
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26
RUSSIANS CHECK
SWEEP OF P|NCERS
TOWARD WARSAW
Only Northern Point Max
ing Any Progress To
ward Polish Capital.
RESISTANCE is STUBBORN,
AND UPSETS GERMAN PLANS
Teutonic Allies Have Stiff Work
Ahead of Them if They
Hope to Take City.
STILL MUST CROSS RIVER BUG
On Western Front, French Success Is
Admitted by Berlin For
cign Office.
STILL MUST CROSS RIVER BUG
On Western Front, French Success Is
Admitted by Berlin For
cign Office.
Strongly Defending
Ancient Capital

around Wnrsnw Indicate the
Russians have no fmmcdinte intcn-
tion OF Withdrawing from the Polish
capital. The AustrO-Gcrmnn pres-
sure from the north In making IT.
~cif felt, the Germans hnvinE crossed
the Narcw River on IL front of ncnr-
~ thirty miles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26
CONTINUED on Second Page.9

The Chesapeake Way to baltimore.
Best and foremost always. but especially
popular now. Cool and delightful sail these
and $40 round trip. Cheap excursion fares
to Atlantic City and Niagara Falls. Inquire
York lilver Limo. so7 East Main.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26
SUBMARINES BUSY AGAIN
German Undcrsca Boats Destroy One
French and Four British Vessels

LONDON, July 25. German sub
marines to-day resumed their activity
In English waters. sinking French
steamer and four British trawlers. One
or the undersea boats is reported to
have been destroyed by bombs and gun
fire.
The French steamship Danae. bound
from Liverpool for Archangel. Russia.
was sunk off Cape Wrath. Scotland.
The trawlers Henry Charles. Kath-
leen, Activity and Prosper were sent to
the bottom in the North Sea. The crews
of all the vessels were saved
The Danae was attacked by two sub
marines. The crews of the trawIers
state that one of the underwater craft
was sunk by means of bombs and guns
fired from the trawlers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26

The HEhtIu;. to the east OF the
Nistuln River, in Southeastern Io-
1nnd. In not NO severe now. Both
Berlin nnd Vienna rny that compnrn-
tive calm prevails In that quarter.
The Russiun opposition here hns
bren well nustnincd. and the Rus
Sims hnrc mndc several attempts
to break the Austro-Gcrmnn line,
but the result Is not definitely
known.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26

In addition to having moved
heavy forcex over the Snrcw, the
Teutonic niles have mndc an nd
vance In the direction of 3hc Hug.
with m important railway ns their
objective. Some progress nlso is
recorded to the south. with the
StorminE md capture OF two VIII
lagos, lying about ten miles south
Of "arsaw.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26

The Danae was vessel of 1905 gross
tonnage, and was built at Sunderland
in 1910. She was 257 feet long, 80 feet
beam, and drew II feet OF water.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26

Severe lighting has tnken pince
on the western line in the NosEeH.
French troops have stormed and
cnrried strong German defensive
workS between In Fontnnelle
heights and the village Of Lnunois.
more thnn 700 unroundcd Germans
being tnken prisoner. Deriin nd
mIts TINT the French hnvc cstnb-
lishcd themselves in portions" of the
CCrinun trenches in the NosSes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26

The 1nteht ItHlinn official COM
municntion lays no clnim to the cap-
turc of GoriEln ar the evacuation
OF that town by the Austrian gem
erni stan. both of which reports
have been current. merely asserting
TINT nlI Austrian attacks along the
IsonEo front have been put down.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-26

GERMANS TAKE TWO VILLAGES
TEN MILES FROM WARSAW
Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch. !
LONDON, July e5.-The Germans
have stormed and captured two VII
lagos within ten miles Of Warsaw from
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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-09-30
D. WESTON HloTT, PIckens, South Carolina

Many great and wonderful things
have been done by our country pastors,
or rather supplies, as they have gone
to the old Country Church on Satur-
day and Sunday once month, preach.
ed on Saturday, made one or perhaps
two pastoral calls to see the sick or
talk with some member in distress
or perhaps gone to see some member
who had fallen out with the church
and tried to get him back into line
with the church.
Protracted Meetings and Many Con.
versions
THE PREACHER in some cases
lives twenty to thirty miles away. If
the preacher happens to be man
full of sympathy they send for him to
preach nearly all the funerals. but If
he is a cold matter-of-fact kind Of a
man they usually call in some neigh
borhood pastor.
During the annual protracted meet
ings the preacher can put in some
good work. Many bright boys and
girls are converted in these meetings.
Many of them are inspired to try to
make real men and women out Of
themselves-men and women acqut-
ted with trained minds to prepare
them to enter the battles Of life with
equal chances with others to win sue
cess, these are always encouraged by
the pastor. Many Of these move to
large cities and become the live wires
in our large city churches.
1t is very gratifying to me to re.
member as | write that In many of
our city churches some Of the lead
ing members are those whom I have
baptized during my humble ministry
into the fellowship of some country
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-09-30

stanZa in an old song called Hicks
Farewell, through which our fathers
made heart-melody-
Through heat and cold often went,
And wondered in despair.
To call poor sinners to repent
And seek their Saviour dear"
In these strenuous days, in order
to meet some Of my appointments it
is necessary to get some brother to
carry me in an automobile. | recent.
~ told in the presence Of Presby.
tcrian minister that the automobile
was Baptist machine because it
vas combination Of water and
steam, whereupon the bright Pres
bytcrian preacher replied. beg
pardon, Brother, it is a combination
of water and gas" gave him the
floor. lis wit is sounder than his
views Of baptism.
TWO Churches and a Parsonage His
Ideal.
In trying to supply 50 many
churches the pastors influence IS
not felt in the homes of his people,
for the simple reason that he can
not be in the homes of so many
and then only for few minutes
at a time
An ideal pastorate and one
that offers the greatest oppor-
tunty, In my Judgment, is two
churches-say five or ten miles
apars-let the pastor live be.
tween the two churches, then
he can visit his people, talk to
thcm and pray In their homes,
throw his influence around the
children and have plenty Of
time to study his sermons, meet
with the young people in their
meetings, help in the prayer
meetings, etc.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-09-30

| would not exchange a pastorate
like that for the best city pastorate
in the land. Many Of our country
churches which are now having only
once-a-month preachingS are abund-
antly able to have preaching twice a
month and to form an ideal pastorate
like have described.
The seven churches | now have
could give three preachers good
pastorates, more than double the
work they are now doing and the
salaries ought to be quadrupIed--
the churches are abundantly able
and the preachers would need it.
A Glimpse At An Old Country Church.
] will close this article by giving a
short sketch Of one of the seven, Mt
liSgah Church in Anderson County,
South Carolina. whore ! became pas
tor in May, 1876. and where | bap.
Itizcd my first candidates, thirty-three
in number 1t was my privilege to
baplize nincty-thrcc at another church
later, before coming out OF the water.
l. have not been pastor all the time.
but more than twenty years of that
time There are only four members
living now and belonging TO the
church whom | found there when
first became the pastor, and they had
| a large membership then and still
have a good membership.
TN" church is now ninety years old,
| having been organized in 1924. The
| house is q substantial brick building,
J but too small to accommodate our