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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
Kills Son.in-laW.

Waynesboro. - Jack Ferguson OF
Washington county, Alabama. was kill
ed at Bucatunna by ". A. Winslett.
Ferguson was the son.in-law Of Wins
lett, and he and his wife had some mis-.
understanding, 1t is reported, when her
father, who lives at Meridian, went to
Ferguson's home with a view, II Is
said, of taking his daughter and her
16-months-old child home with him.
When Bucatunna was reached, Fergu-
son walked up and took the child In
his arms and walked off. His father
in-law, angered at this move. followed
and overlook Ferguson, 1t is said, and
opened fire, the first shot taking eff
feet In the face, According to the re-
ports, Ferguson Immediately handed
the child to Winslett, after which
Winslett fired three more shots, three
taking effect in the head and the
fourth passing through Ferguson's hat.
Winslett claims he acted in self-de-
tense.
A .32 caliber pistol was found In the
dead mans pocket. Winslett made no
effort to escape and was brought t.
jail by Sheriff Martin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
CLOSING IN ON WARSAW
Pushing Hard on Three Sides, tho
Austro-German Forces Tighten
Arc Around Polish Capital.

London-With the German field mai.
shals, Won Hindenburg on the north
and Won Mackensen on the south,
whipping forward the two ends Of a
great arc around Warsaw, 1t Is real
lied In England that Grand Duke Mich
olas, in defending the city, has the
most severe task imposed on him since
the outbreak Of the European war.
Some military WRITER'S seem to think
the feat is well-nigh impossible.
There was sustained confidence that
Germany's previous violent attacks
along the Bzura-Rawka front never
would pierce the Russian line, but the
present colossal coordinate movement
was developed with such suddenness
and carried so far without meeting Sc
rious Russian resistance that more and
more the British press is d%iscounting
the fall of the Polish capital, and,
while not giving up all hope of its re-
t%ention, Is pointing out the enormous
difficulty the Russian armies have Ia
bored under from the start by the ex-
istence of such a salient.
Unable to straighten out their line
by an advance through East Prussia,
in the north, and Galicia in the south,
the Russians perpetually have faced
the pincers of the Austro-Germans,
and II these cannot be sufficiently
frightened Warsaw must go and with 1t
the entire line.
According to the latest accounts, the
Austro-German forces advancing from
Przasnysz were within forty miles Of
Warsaw; while to the south Won
Mackensen's center at points was
within ten miles of the Lubin-C holn
railroad.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
SITUATION Is VERY GRAVE
Relationship between United States
and Germany Reach Strainingf
Point Because of Attack.

Washington-The relations between
the United States and Germany have
now reached so acute a stage that 1t
Is extremely doubtful that the Ameri-
can people will stand for any further
parleying with the German govern
ment over reparation for the loss of,
more than 100 American, lives on the
Lusitania and the demands of this
government for the safety of Ameri-
can lives on the sea. This Is the feel
ing here.
Some of the more apprehensive off,
icials here are hoping that Germany
will disavow the attack on the Or"
duna. Coming at a time when the
relations between the two countries
were so delicate, it was pointed out,
1t could have only one effect OH the
American people.
In view of his previous notes to Ger
many, President Wilson would have
had no alternative but to recall Am
bassador Gerard at once, officials be-
lieve. il the attack on the Orduna had
been successful. 1t would have con-
stituted an u~nmistakable answer to
our demands in the Lusitauia case,
they say, and would have brought dip.
lomatic negotiations to an abrupt con.
clusion.
The attack on the Orduna is even
graver than that on the Lusitania, in.
the opinion of officials, as 1t leaves
the German government no excuse Of
military necessity, such as was offered
in the former case. The Orduna was
bound for an American port.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
SHE RIFF CALLS FOR TROOPS
Second Pitched Battle Between Strik.
ing Standard Oil Employees and
Guards at eayonne, N. J.

New York.--Whether troops would
be called out was the question July %
in Bayonne, where two more men were
killed In fights between striking
Standard Oil employees and armed
guards, bringing the total deaths up
to three since the strike began.
Sherik Eugene Kinkead, who had
worked earnestly to pacify the dissat-
istied strikers, called on Gov. Fielder
for troops when he was jeered by
crowds after the battle. Wilbur F.
Sadler, adjutant general of New Jer-
sey. was ordered to Bayonne, and on
his report rests the calling out Of the
militia.
Later Sheriff Kinkead appealed to
Washington for federal mediators and
two were Immediately sent by the
Department OF Labor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
VIOLATION OF AGREEMENT
Occupation of Naco Across From Ari-
roma Border by ~Caranzistas Arous-
es VA Department Officials.

Washington. Occupation Of the
Mexican town of Naco, on the Arizona
border, by Carranza forces, was
brought to the attention Of the State
Department July 81 by Secretary Of
War Garrison with the recommends
ton that the Carranza commander be
requested to withdraw In accord with
an agreement entered into last winter
that there should be no fighting there.
When the Mexican factions were
%contending for Naco's possession last
winter bullets and shells fell con-
stantly on the American side. Through
Major General Scott, chief OF staff off
the United States army, Gov. Maytor-
ent for Villa and the Carranza leader,
Gen. Gales, agreed that all military
forces should be withdrawn and the
town be left a neutral port. Secretary
Garrison regards the present occupa-
tion as a violation Of the agreement.
The situation at Mexico City and
surrounding territory continued to
arouse apprehension here, no direct
word having been received from the
capital since reports that Zapata's
forces had re-entered.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
FRIEND OF EACH ARRANGE TO
GIVE oVATloNs TO THE FIVE
ASPIRANTS.
BALLOT FORM is EXPLAINED
Attorney General Says That Ticket
Must Be One Sheet Of Paper.
Happenings at the State
Capital
Jackson.


HOmecOmings for the FIVE candidates
for governor are now being arranged
for, all for about the first Monday Of
August, or Tuesday, at any rate. The
friends of Speaker Quin, the Jackson
man who has stopped off at Jackson
only two or three times since he made
his formal campaign speech here
along in the early spring, are arrang-
ing for a great homecoming rally In
his honor on the night before the first
primary.
Judge Reilly's Natchez and Adams
County friends and homefolks are also
planning to give him a royal welcome,
though he may not reach Natchez un.
I'll late on election day, as ne has APP
pointments in Rankin county for the
day before.
In the same way the friends and
Reighbors OF Lieut.. Gov. Bilbo, and
of Mr., Stovall and Mr.. Tally, are pre-
pairing to make the welkin ring In
their honor, and in each instance are
looking forward TO greeting them az
winners.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
U. S. NOTE FINAL STATEMENT
Document Sent to Germany Has a War
Like ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Stands
on First Position.

Washington.-Presiden Wilson anC
Secretary Lansing. comforting at the
White House July 81, completed the
new note to Germany warning her
that the repetition OF a disaster such
as that visited upon the Lusitania or
any violation of American rights on
the high seas resulting in loss Of
American lives will be regarded as
"unfriendly."
The note is In the nature Of a final
statement by the Unted States Of
the Interpretation that will be placed
by this government on future trans
gressions Of American rights, and re-
peats that the American government
will leave nothing undone to stand by
the position 1t has previously de-
clared.
The note is about 1,200 words long.
While nowhere in 1t is there any d.
rect intimation Of the course which
the United States will pursue In the
event OF another disaser similar to
the Lusitania tragedy, there are en-
phatic statements throughout the
communication pointing out that the
discussion Of the principles involved
has been virtually concluded and that
the future conduct of German sub
marine commanders will determine
the responsibility for the continuance
of friendly relations between the two
countries.
The statement that future transgres-
sions will be regarded as "~unfriendly'
is taken in diplomatic usage to pre-
sage a break in friendly relations un-
less reparation and disavowal Is forth
coming. President Wilson. it is un-
derstood, has considered fully and at
length the construction which may be
placed on the implications Of the note
and is prepared to deal with any new
situation that may arise. He is hope
full and confident. however, 1t Is said,
that Germany, having already modi-
fed the practice of her submarine
commanders, will now take such pre-
cautions as seem necessary to pre-
vent any action that would %endanger
friendly relations with the United
States.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
zAPATA II MEXICO CITY
Following Evacuation BY Gen. Gonzales
Southern Chiefs Troops lake
Over Capital City Again

Washington. Dispatches to the
State Department from Mexico City
late July 20, announced that ZapatS
forces ~reoccupied the capital july TO-
following the evacuation by the "a
rama army under Gen. Gonzales.
Zapata officials we're said to ave
resumed full control of the city from
which they were driven several days
ago by Gonzales, who now has gone
northward with his t%roops'to meet an
advancing Villa force.
This unexpected development cams
as a surprise, not only to Officials Oh
the Washington government, out TO-
both the Mexican agencies. 1t nad
been supposed that the Zapata army
defeated and harassed on retreat, was
operating along the railroad to vera
Cruz waiting an opportunity to form
a junction with the Villa column ap-
preaching from the north.
No word has been received OF the
whereabouts of Gen. Gonzales since
he quit the capital. News Of a battle
near Pachuca, already reached by VII
las men, is hourly expected and may
already have occurred, message being
received here requiring about twenty
four hours In transmission.
At the cabinet meeting July zO the
uncertain Mexican situation was prler-
ly discussed. Some move on the part
of the United States in pursuance OF
| President Wilson's message to the
Mexican factions two months ago urg'
ing peace is expected in the zeal fu'
ture. American Consul-General Shan
kiln, who is now at Vera Cruz, return
ing to Washington from Mexico City,
is expected to give considerable light
on the exact status of affairs in the
republic when he arrives.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
POLICE RESIST STRIKERS
Ono Is Killed and Scores Are Injured
in Serious Clash at Bayonne,
N. j., Oil Plant.

New York.-At the Bayonne, N. J..
plant of the Standard Oil Company, in
a riot July 81 between police and strik.
ers one striker was killed and a police
inspector, four patrolmen and nearly
100 strikers were hurt.
The strikers on July 81 rejected an
ultimatum from the company that
their proposals would be considered if
they returned to work on July 81.
Sheriff Eugene Kinkead, who pacified
the strikers, arranged a conference
between a strikers committee and
company officials.
A meeting of strikers was addressed
by Sheriff Kinkead and George Vicks-
ers, assistant prosecuting attorney of
Hudson county. A committee, includ.
ing the sheriff anqd Vickers, was ap.
pointed to confer with Standard Off
Gals. The committee was instructed
to obtain from the officials, if possible,
a promise to arbitrate on the ques.
tion of Is per cent increase In wages
for the laborers.
The committee met the Standard Of.
ficials and received from them an ulti.
matum that the company would con-
slider no proposition from the strikers
unless the men returned to work with
in twenty-four hours.
Strike leaders said that 5000 men
were on strike.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
Ballot Form 10 Explained.

Secretary Of State Power has re.
ceived so many inquiries from county
executive committeeman as to how the
ballot to be used in the August pri-
mary should be printed, and there Is
apparently so much doubt entertained
as to what is right, that he has con-
suited the attorney general. Assistant
Attorney General Ethridge, in the alb
Of Mr.. Collins, has advised the
secretary Of state that II would be
legal in those counties In which the
ticket Is Of great length to use the
double column, or even II necessary in
triple columns. The only inviolate
rule is that the entire ballot Is to be
printed on one sheet or slip OF paper.
There Is no law specifying the dimen.
sions or size Of the voting slip, either
in length or width.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
BIG COAL STRIKE SETTLED
Operators and Miners in South Wales
Reach Agreement.-FueI Supply
For English Navy.

Cardiff. - Government representa-
tives, mine owners and miners reached
an agreement here July 20 which, it
is believed, will end the great South
Wales coal strike, which has men
aced the navy's fuel supply. The
agreement is subject to ratification
by the miners through delegates.
The terms arrived at grant a SUBJ
stantial wage increase and involve
concessions which strike leaders con-
slider as tantamount to an admission
Of nearly all the miners claims.
The chief cause of the miners un-
rest was what they considered the ex-
cessive profits mine owners were max
ing in the sale Of their coal at war
prices-profits in which they were not
sharing. They also deeply resented
enforced arbitration as authorized by
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
Counterfeitinu ls Alleged.

Ruleville.-Willie Crisp and John
Brown, aged Is and rs, who were ar
rested here recently on a charge OF
counterfeiting and passing counterfeit
money, have been held for trial under
a bond of $500 each 1t is said that
they bought dental plaster of paris at
a local drug store, and using a p%articu-
larly new and unused half dollar Of
1906 date as a pattern, made molds In
which they turned out some extreme
ly good specimens. The marshal re-
Gently found quite a quantity of their
product in the local Calaboose, under
q loose plank.
The authorities are still on the
watch for an accomplish under the the
DRY that two young men employed five
miles from town, on a farm. would
hardly be apt to originate such a plan
and succeed with 1t so well mechan.
ically without some assistance from an
experienced person.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
Nominees For State Offices.

Pursuant to call, the Democratic
state executive committee met here
July 10 TO name candidates for state
Offices.
A resolution was introduced by J.
/. Seawright of Alderman, from the
Fourth district, declaring the follow.
ing nominees of the party, as being
without opposition, and further de-
claring that It shall not be necessary
for them to have their placed
on the ballot:
For Secretary of State, J. W. Power,
Jackson; for Attorney General. Ross
A Collins, Meridian; for Superintend-
ent Of Education, W. H. Smith, Jack.
son; for Commissioner OF Agriculture,
H. Z. Blakslee, Jackson; for Bank Elk.
aminer, First district, e. f. Anderson,
Clinton; for Bank Examiner. Second
district. S. S. Harris, Tupelo.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30

The supreme court reversed the yer.
dict Of the jury in Tallahatchie county
circuit court giving n life prison term
to f. j. Marley, a prominent planter
Of that county, or n charge OF the
murder of T. Y. Wylie. The killing oc-
Cured in the town OF Sumner on
March Is, 1913,
Many assignment Of errors were set
mp and the supreme court reversed the
sentence chiefly on the ground that in
the lower court incompetent evidence
was admitted regarding a previous dif-
ficulty between Wylie and two men
named Pope and Ferguson, in which
bitter threats were made, and It was
attempted to also connect Marley with
this difficulty and show that a con-
spiracy had been entered into for the
killing Of Wylie.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
UNLESS OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED
HE WILL IGNORE NATION
WITH MINISTERS.
RELATIONS WITH U. S. HOLD
Diplomatic Advices Reaching Washing
ton From Vera Cruz Create Sur.
prize in Official cireIes.-No
Move BY v. S. Yet.

Washington. - Diplomatic advices
reaching Washington from Mexico City
July 20 said Gen. Carranza had given
notice he would not receive commune
cations from or transact business with
foreign governments which have no
diplomatic agents accredited to his
government at Vera Cruz.
Enforcement of such an order practi-
cally would cut off the Carranza gov
eminent from further communication
with all foreign nations which have
ministers resident in Mexico City. 1t
would not, according to the informa-
ton received, sever his informal rela-
tions with the United States govern
ment, as Carranza is understood to re-
gard Consul Silliman at Vera Cruz
as a properly accredited agent.
The report created interest and sur
prise in official and diplomatic circles,
particularly In view Of the general I'M
derstanding that foreign governments
were awaiting action by the United
States toward Mexico before recogniz.
ing any government in the republic. 1t
was announced recently that Great
Britain had definitely determined to
extend no recognition until a govern
ment had been recognized by the
United States.
Although present conditions in Mex
leo are being given very serious con-
sideration by the Washington govern
ment, 1t is known that no decisive ac-
ton is in contemplation by the admin
istration in the immediate future, de-
spite the fact that the president and
secretary Of state have cleared the for
eign relations desk for the time being
with the dispatch Of the third note to
Germany regarding submarine war
fare.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
Detectives on Piers.

New York.-Discovery of bombs in
the cargoes of a number of ships that
have left here for Europe during the
last few months has resulted in I'M
usual precautions in showing freight
on vessels now in port. Scores of pri,
vate detectives are on all piers where
freight is loaded. On some piers ev.
cry box and package is opened and the
contents examined. Electrical devices
and mechanical Instruments to detect
suspicious contents of bales and pack
ages also are in use,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
Austrian on Trial.

New York.-Rudolf Malik, an Aus
trian salesman, was placed on trial in
the federal court here July % on the
charge of having written an annoying
letter o'President Wilson. The tech
nical charge, that Of operating a
scheme to defraud through the mails,
is based on the fact that the letter to
the president demanded an indemnity
of 5000 because of Malik's enforced
detention in the United States. A,
second indictment charges that a
threatening card was mailed to the
consul general of Austria.Hungary-
here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
Remington Strike Settled.

Bridgeport, Conn.,. ]. Keppler,
vice president of the International AS
ISOLATION of Machinists, announced
here July 20 that a settlement of the
labor troubles in Bridgeport, where
thousands of men and women are en-
ployed in the manufacture of war mu-
nitions for the allies, was about to be
made. The announcement caused la
Dor men to proclaim a victory, which,
they said, would be the first in the
campaign to get an eight-hour work
ing day throughout New England.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
Srike Of Arms Makers.

Bridgeport, Conn.-Negotiations to
settle differences between Bridgeport
machinists and the Remington Arms
and Ammunition Company, engaged
on a gigantic scale in the manufacture
of war munitions for the allied armies
have failed. Labor leaders have an
nounced that the first of the machin-
lists would walk out at noon ON July
20. They added that within a week all
work in the Remington shops and in
the shops of subcontractors would be
at q standstilL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
U. s.. Warships on Fire.

New York.-Two more mysterious
rites on United States naval vessels,
which were made public, bringing the
total number Of such fires to five
within the last few days, has aroused
officials of the navy yard to a keen
sense Of alarm, The last two fires oc.
Cured July 20 on board the dread.
nought New York and the destroyer
Warrington, but the facts were at first
kept secret. Both were extirguished
with little difficulty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
Huerta Valves First ~tlesrino,

Ell Paso, Texas.-Gen. Victsriano
Huerta on July 8 usaivsd preliminary
hearing on charges of conspiracy to
violate the United Slater neutrality
laws, and was held under $4,000 bond
for the federal grand jury at San An.
tonic, December %. The general de.
clincd tc furnish bond, and was re-
moved to Fort Bliss, where he will ae
guarded. When a~rraigNed, Gen. HUI.
erta asked permission to speak in his
own defense. Rumors that Gen Or.
ozoco is in Mexico gathering a band of
fevoMtionists continue.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
J. E. JORDAN DIES FROM SHOT.
GUN LOAD RECEIVED IN HIS
ABDOMEN.
TRAGEDY AT BUCATUNNA
Meridian Man ls Held for Killing the
Husband Of His Daughter
When He Took Child
Away from Her.

Aberdeen.-H. B. Johnson on July
20 shot and killed his son, j.. Il. John.
son, at his home near Hamilton, east
of Aberdeen. A double. barreled shot.
gun was used, the shot taking effect In
the abdomen. Probably the only eye
witness war Mrs. II. b. Johnson, the
boys mother. Johnson refuses to make
a statement for publication, but It is
reported that his plea will be self.de.
Tense, claiming to have shot his son
In the elder Johnson's room.
Sheriff J. ID. Cooper, brother-in-law
OF Mrs. Johnson, went out to the scene
of the tragedy and made the arrest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30

Marks.-Arelio Pellonari, an Italian
farmer residing a few miles south OF
this city, was drowned July 81, while
swimming in Coldwater river. He was
OF the opposite side of the river from
two companions, but evidently was un.
able to call for help. The body was re.
covered. Pellonari is n brother of
Giordanni Pelionari, the famous south.
ern tenor, who is well known in the
musical circles Of New York. He was
II years OF age.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
Italians ATTACKING.

Udine, ltaly.-The battle Of Gorilla
and the Carso plateau is assuming
great proportions. From Gradisca and
Commons the Italians are attacking
the Podgora and Sabotino Mountains,
which dominate Gorilla, while the
italians are holding PLAYA, notwith.
standing constant Austrian attacks,
and forcing their way gainst Monte
Sano. These mountains form Corr.
zia's greatest defenses.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
Postmaster Is Accused of SHORTAGE.

Observation-Disclosures NJ. NJ. Alden
Of Valley Park, charged with being
short in his accounts, was arraigned
here July q before United States Com,
missioner Short and waived examina
ton. He was placed Under a $500 bond
for his appearance at the next term
of court. The postmaster's accounts
were recently checked by Postoffice
Inspector Graham, and he was said to
be short over 5000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-07-30
Gets Good Position,

Many friends of Holt Roudebush in
Mississippi will be interested to lear.
of the appointment Of the former
jackson boy, as assistant trust officer
Of the Mississippi Valley Trust Com.
pany, one Of the largest financial insti-
buttons In st. Louis. Mr.. Roudebush,
Is a son OF DR.. George S, R%oudebush,
of Madison Station.