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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-25

That was o bright reply which the
queen mother Of italy. the extremely
popular Margherita, sent back to
Kaiser Wilhelm. who had offered adj
vice. that seemed to be important:
I'm the house of Savoy we reign one
at a. time"
Harrison Morris of this city. accord
ing, to- "Girard" 10 the Philadelphia
Ledger says he vas not surprised to
read such . happy retort. He was
one. of our commissioners Of art. and
in Rome attended a very handsome
function given by the dowager queen.
Il was astonished," said Mr.. Morris.
Ito, observe that the kings mother
spoke to every guest In his native
tongue To me she talked in excellent
English. A Japanese representative
was standing beside me, and l ven-
Arred the remark to her majesty that
here was a person to whom she could
not talk in his own language. To my
utter amazement and to the delight OF
the Japanese, she spoke several SEN
fences in that tongue. Then sha
laughed and explained that they we've
the only Japanese phrases she knew
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-25
RETREAT FROM THE BALTIC
French Offensive In West Nerves the
Russians tn Begin Counter-Attack
On Germans

London. = Russian re-enforcements
have arrived in the Baltic provinces
and In Galicia, and 1t has become their
turn to attack.
According to the German official re-
port received June 10 part Of the Ger.
man force on the Dubysa river, in the
Baltic provinces, threatened by an en-
circling movement, were obliged to
withdraw, although In the region OF
Shawl and on the Niemen they claim
to be making progress, despite a stub
horn Russian resistance.
More important, In the belief of mil
F! itary observers here, however, is the
| apparent change that Is taking place
in the Galician battle. Here again, &C
cording to the German account, the
Russians are advancing to the south
and southeast Of Lemherg, and also
are attacking Gen. L~insingen's force
which crossed the Driester near Zu
rawna.
in Eastern Galicia and Brkowina
however, the Russians are falling bach
between the Pruth and Dniester riv
ers, with the intention, it is believed
here. Of making the Dniester theil
line OF defense from the RoumaniaI
frontier to the southeast of Prxemysl
They have very strong positions alonl
this line and military experts say tina
II they can drive back the German'
who crossed the river near Zurawna
Lemberg will remain in their hand
and they will be in a position to de
liver q vigorous offensive, at any rate
as soon as the Austrians and German
begin to withdraw troops for thei
, western and southern campaignA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-25
ShakY Experlence.

Look here" said the visitors; q"
thought you said there wasn't any
malaria in this neighborhood.'
Il reckon 1 did say someth m hike
hat" replied Farmer CorntosssL
But you and your entire family
appear to b shaking with cAifls and
fever"
We've Just got back irom ridin'
in our brand-new little automobile an
we amt quite recovered from the
motion"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-25
A Mean Device

What are you buying so much dis.
i~nfectant for? Are you afraid q
germs"
mo, but I hope to establish q TEN
porary peace zone"
IN what way?"
After I disinfect Jul premises thor
oughly the wife doesn't have any CALI,
srs tor q Gay OF 1--WE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
SEES A DRY INDIANA
WITHIN A FEW YEARS

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Sept. That
Indiana Will be dry within a few
years and that national prohibition
will become a reality in 1920 II not
sooner were assertions made by Rev.
Shumaker. president of the anti-sa-
loon league and Edwin Locke, a pro-
hibition advocate before the Meth
odist Episcopal conference in session
here. Mr. Shumaker gave the India
ana congressional delegates in con-
gress a severe scOrching for their
part in the prohibition amendment
Mr.. Locke offered 500 to any per
son who could hnd a place in KAN
sas where liquor can be purchased
for a period Of IS consecutive
hours"
Bishop Theodore 5. Henderson Of
Chattanooga, father Of the great
forward" movement outlined the
campaign in progress whereby the
church aided by the church. aided by
Iaymen hopes TO attain a mem bership
OF a half a million members.
Chief interest centered in the ap-
pointment Of supeTintendents and
ministers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
RED CROSS MAY
HELP ARMENIANS
DeniaIS of Wholesale SIayingS
Held to be Untrue at State
Department.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 3O.-Deuial
that Armenians are being slain by
wholesale as reported 10 the state de-
partment i'm the confidential reports
Of the American consular reports in
Turkey has inceused officials here.
These denials. coming from Turkish
and German sources are declared ar
the state department 70 he entirely
untrue. The department however.
cannot make public its reports. The
assigned reason is that they might
violate neutrality.
The real reason. officials point out
is that publication OF reports whose
authorship would be evident from the
contents would simply mean signinE
the death warrant OF the consular
Representatives. Many Of these are
not American citizens. But IL is
pointed out that the history ~ Tur-
key Is filled with mysterious deaths OF
foreigners who got in bad with the
government
The Red cross still was waiting to-
day for word from Am bassador Nor
genthau ar Ccnstantinople regarding
what IL can do 20 relieve the situa-
ton. Until the Ambassador makes a.
complete report showing just what
can be done the officials OF the Red
Cross viii not issue an- appeal for d.
nancial aid
II IS also expected that the Ameri-
can Red Cross viii undertake the re-
lief OF the thousands OF Armenians
who have taken refugee IN Russia and
in western Persia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30

Eight Events Are Carded For
Tonight-Seyeral Promin-
ent Drivers Are Entered.

Auto racers are holding the board.
at Interstate fair grounds this after
noon. The machines began their first
test at $3.50 o'clock, nine races being
scheduled for the afternoon. This
evening at S:15 o'clock the card will
be repeated.
The following events are scheduled
for tonight:
Three mile race from standing start
for cars having piston displacement
of 800 inches or less. First prize
800; second, $50.
Three mile race from standing start
for cars having piston displacement OF
450 inches or less. First prize, $1GO;
second, $50.
First heat of free-for-all open race
The three cars in fastest heat and
two cars in slowest heat will start in
final heat. First prize, $500; second,
500.
second heat of free-for-all open
race.
Exhibition mile by Art Klein in his
Bitten Benz. to beat the state half
mile track record of I'LL and the
worlds half-mile record of 1908. Purse
of $500 for worlds record, 5000 for
state record.
Final heat of free-fOr-all open race
three miles. Best two out of three.
Purse, $500.
Exhibition by Roy Rep in his trick
car. the Maxwell Maude."
St. Joseph Valley Endurance derby,
20 miles. Flying start Purse, 1000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
Preachers Aid Society Will be
Custodian For Entire Fund.
Only Few Changes Made
in Resolution.
EACH DISTRICT TO BE
ASKED TO RAISE S13,500
Campaign For Subscriptions
Will be Started Soon After
the ConferenCe-AII Ruin
listers Will Contribute.

With but few changes in the original
draft Of the resolutions the plan pre-
sented on Wednesday morning by the
board of stewards for the raising OF
an endowment fund OF $125, ZOO, in
terest from which is TO be used in
caring for conference claims, went
through Thursday morning with
scarcely a hitch. at the business ses-
sion Of the Northwest Indiana Meth
odist conference.
The original terms Of the resolu-
ton remain the same. the slight
changes being in the different wording
of one or two OF the sections. The
Preachers Aid society, in which or
ganization there is already an endow-
ment fl nd of $4,000. viii have the
holding Of the entire funds.
on this point in the resolutions
there came the greatest discussion.
Members of the Preachers Aid So
ciety desired that the funds Of the
endowment be kept separate entirely
from the funds Of the aid society. The
Rev. r. ID. Utter. retired minister and
a member of the society, declared that
inasmuch as many OF the ministers
had given literally OF their means TO
the funds in this society and that be-
cause of the fact that the younger
ministers would receive claims from
this source when they had contrib
uted little 10 the increase Of the en-
dowment fund, that the conference
should keep hands off, OF the society.
Marvin Campbell speaks.
During the intense discussion on the
various points concerning the drafting
of the resolution, Marvin Campbell.
Iayman from the First NJ. +. church
and representing the Baymens assO-
citation, spoke in behalf OF the bill. He
went into the church history and
showed how the conference claims
differed from the benevolence funds.
and how entirely lacking the min
listers were i'm knowledge OF the laws
governing this matter as set out by the
general conference.
By the terms Of the resolutions, dis
trict superintendents are directed TO
secure an appOrtionment of not less
than $3.50 from each district. which
Is to care for conference claims in the
immediate years.
A campaign for subscription TO raise
this money is 10 be instituted after the
close Of the conference. a committee
known as the endowment committee
consisting of five ministers and four
laymen from the various districts was
appointed and they, together with an
endowment secretary. are TO assist In
conducting the campaign They are
likewise empowered 10 act for the con-
ference in all matters pertaining 90
the movement.
The conference committee on the
claimants endowment fund includes
the following ministers: ". r.. Nc
Kinzie. Attica; J. r. Harper, Terre
Haute; T. a. Briggs. Lafayette; j. NJ.
Avann. Gary Laymen, r. G. Evans.
Charlottesville; W. r.. Carpenter, Bra
CONTINUED on PAGE FTVE1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
FUNDS WERE PUT
IN MAYOR s DESK
John Conner, Former Smoke
Inspector, Says He Collect
ed For Bell Forces.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept 3d.
The name of Mayor Jose Bell today
was again mentioned during the TAX
ing of testimony in criminal court
where the mayor is defendant on
trial for alleged conspiracy in the
primaries registration and election of
1914.
John Conner, former smoke inspec-
tor. testified that he collected between
$50 and $40 in the 14th ward from
salOonkeepers while he was acting as
"sub-treasurer" of democratic COM
mittee and that he placed the money
in Mayor Bells desk. ConnOr. how
ever could not rem ember who au-
thOriZed him TO collect campaign
funds
a demand for more speed in the
trial was made by both sides today
after a large number of witnesses
had testified along practically the
same lines regarding their trials and
tribulatiOns in casting their votes in
certain precincts.
Judge Eichhorn expressed his will
lingness 10 do anything properly
within his power to expedite the pro-
ceedings.
Nearly all present in the court were
kept in an uproar of laughter for a
long time today when Louis Max
berry. cOlored witness for the state,
who denied being a preacher. but ad-
mitted holding membership in a
literary society" known as the Y. p.
b. u, insisted on making a rambling
speech of 20 minutes duration with
out permitting anybody to interrupt
him. Maxberry's tribulations con-
cerned his appearance at the polls on
election day.
Nicholas Dugan, democratic official
of the fifth precinct of the third ward
related how a stranger to whom he
had been sent by precinct worker,
told him (Dugan) that he came from
headquarters with a suggestion to
prevent an extension of the registra-
ton period. Dugan thought that the
man was telling an untruth and the
registration period was extended 4
lively tilt occurred between Pros.
Rucker and Defense Counsel Ryan
when the former referred to "a gang
of sluggers'' in a certain precinct.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
ESTABLISH NAVAL
RECRUITING STATION
Government Locates Branch Onice of
Chicago Station Here to be
Opened Monday.

A naval recruiting station is being
established on the second floor Of the
federal building. The office will be
open for the reception of recruits next
Monday. 1t is in the charge of A. w.
Harrison, chief quartermaster, of Chi
cago, and II. II. Dellinger, first class
hospital apprentice from Annapolis,
Md.
The station has been established
here as the result of the changing of
the sub-station at Milwaukee into a
main station This Milwaukee sta
ton was formerly a sub-statiOn of the
Chicago station, but South Bend is
now a sub-station of the Chicago sta
ton and sub-stations of the Milwau-
kee station are located at Oshkosh and
Racine, Wis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
GREECE IS PLACED
ON WAR FOOTING
Martial Law is Declared in
Macedonia = Bulgaria is
Blamed For Act.

ATHENS. Sept. 30.-NIartial law
was proclaimed in Macedonia today.
The chamber Of deputies approved
Premier VenizeIos' program establish
ing a state OF siege in the territory
gained from Bulgaria in the Balkan
war. and adopted all the proposed
measures placing Greece on a war
footing.
The premier received an ovation in
parliament when he stated the reasons
for the mobilization OF the Greek army
and outlined his program. he made
IL clear that mobilization was the di-
rect outcome Of the preparations for
war made by Bulgaria.
Ex-Premier GOunaris. leader OF the
neutrality faction. followed the pre-
mier with a speech in which he ap-
proved the measures taken by his sue
cessor at the head Of the government.
NJ GounaTis also was enthusiastically
cheered
The chamber without a dissenting
vote appointed $50. .000.000 drachmae
(S2S. .950.OOO) 20 defray the expenses
OF mobilization and 20 help the fam
lilies OF Greek soldiers left without
means 81 saDD0Tt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
ARREST "SWELL" GAMBLER
Harry Homer and Gang Made $4,000
by Wire Tapping.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30-Harry
Homer, known over the world as a
'sweIl' gambler. and who was sup
posed to have been lost on the steam
er Titanic, is under arrest here today.
Peter Mokovihs, a fruit dealer, caused
his arrest, claiming that Homer was
the guiding spirit of a wire tapping
scheme.
According to Mokovihs, Homer and
his gang permitted him TO win S2O,-
600 and then induced him TO play un-
til he had lost that and $4,000 more.
Homer's wife also was arrested. She
is said to be the daughter of a banker
in Toledo, O., and Homer is said TO be
wanted in Todelo and several cities in
the east on charges Of obtaining
money by fraud
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
Is Travelling Along the MiSSiS-
Slppi Valley at an Eighty
Mile an Hour Rate-TWen-
ty Persons Killed.
PROPERTY LOSS PUT
AT MILLION AND HALF
Greatest Damage is Done at
New Orleans = Several
Passenger Trains Are
Reported Missing.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept 3O.-The
West Indian hurricane which hit the
general gulf coast Yesterday was today
ripping its way northward through
the Mississippi valley at an S0-mile
clip, has taken toll of approx
mately 20 dead, scores of injured and
has inflicted property damage of at
least S1,500, 900. according to advices
received here through railroad sources
telegraph and telephone.
Much damage was done TO unpicked
cotton in the rich cotton fields of the
Delta.
The storm was centered today in
the vicinity of Vicksburg, Miss, where
the wind was blowing 40 miles an
hour this morning, accompanied by a
heavy rain fall.
AS far as known here. the greatest
damage was done in New Orleans and
along the gulf coast and inland
through the lake Pontchartrain dis
trict of Louisiana. The last word
from New Orleans was that the storm
there had subsided and that the
water which was blown over the
levees by the storm, filling many OF
the streets, was receding.
Landmarks Damaged.
This message also stated that the
number of dead in New Orleans was
10 and that much damage had been
done to property. Many famous land
marks in the quaint city had been ir-
reparably damaged.
The sunset limited, the crack coast
train of the Southern Pacific, was lost
somewhere west of LOckport. Ia. It
was due in New orleans yesterday at
IL O'Clock a. m, and every effort is
being made to locate it.
All towns inland from the gulf for
so miles were badly damaged and
cotton remaining unpicked was blown
from the bolls. one of the estimates
of the property damake by railroad
officials was $5,00O,000.
From Brook Haven. Miss, came a
report that an unidentified three e
masted schooner was battered to
pieces off Cat Island, near Gulfport.
The barometer at Jackson, Miss,
today was 1926. A high wind pre-
vailed there, unroofing dwellings, and
houses. A new Orleans and
Chicago train over the Illinois Cen
trail. leaving New Orleans last night,
was marooned south of McComb City
and came through after several hours
delay.
Track Washed Aaway.
Part of the track was washed
away. Crews on this train said the
country between McComb City and
New Orleans was blasted.
Two trains on the Louisville and
Nashville. one of them the New York
New Orleans limited. which left
Montgomery, Ala, yesterday for New
orleans have not yet reached Mobile
the tracks of the road being under
water in the vicinity OfNBay Minnette,
Ala other trains have been tenn
porarily abandoned.
Railroad officials at Houston. Tex
as are unable to locate the California
limited on the Southern Pacific rail-
road which was due there at 10 p.
m. Wednesday and train No. Z. due
there at 1880 midnight. BOtn of
those trains left New orleans Wed
neSday noon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
GIVE O'BRIEN JAIL
SENTENCE AND FINE
Young Man Charged With Wife De-
sertion Gets 60 Days i'm Jail and
Fine From Jury.

William O'Brien, % years old,
charged with wife desertion, was given
a 60 day Jail sentence and a 500 fine
by a circuit court jury Wednesday
night The jury returned a sealed YER
dict after being out four hours. The
case was on trial all day Wednesday.
The defendant was arrested last
spring on charges brought by the girl
whom he later married. While in Jail,
it was testified, he agreed to marry
the girl if paternity charges were
dropped. The plaintiff alleged that he
deserted her 80 minutes after the mar
riage ceremony was performed. The
defense was that it had been agreed
before the marriage that the two
should not live together
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
COMPUTATION Is ASKED
Swedish Minister Asks That Hills
trum be Given Chance.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3O.-An ap-
peal for a communication of the death
sentence imposed on Jos Hillstrum,
1. w. w. leader, was made by tele-
graph today TO GOV. Spry of Utah. by
w. A. +. Ekengren, the Swedish min
lister TO the United States.
The minister in notifying the state
department of this action, stated
that after an examination of the rec
ord he was CONVINCED that there was
grave doubt of Hillstrum's guilt.
Hillstrum is a Swedish subject and
known as the sweet Singer of the
l. w. w" and is 10 be shot at Salt
Lake City tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
MILBURN ESTATE is
LEFT TO THE NIECE
Ann NJ. Studebaker Given $4,000 in
Personal PrOperty-Hardy and
Tremel Wills Filed.

Personal property TO the value OF
$4,000 is left TO Ann M. Studebaker
by the will of her aunt, Isabella Mil
burn, which was filed for probate on
Thursday morning Miss Milburn
died on August 25. The Will is dated
Oct 3, 1893, and names Clement
Studebaker, jr., administrator.
Harry u. Knee, n son. and Edward
Kriek. a brother. are the beneficiaries
under the will of Kitty a. Hardy. who
died on Sept %. The will is dated
Sept. 9, 1915. and names Adolph Rog-
geman executor. The property is
valued at S1,40O.
Four thousand dollars worth of
real estate is left to 10 heirs by the
desth of Theresa Tremel, who died
at Mishawaka on Aug. %. Mary
Poulin has qualified as administrator.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
French Troops Penetrate Teu-
ton DefenSeS in Champagne.
Are Aided by "Cur-
tainS" of Fire.
AIRSHIP SQUADRONS
BUSY BEHIND FRONT
Shells Thrown Into Stations
and on a Marching Column.
British Forces Keep
Up Attacks.

PARIS, Sept. 3O.-French troops
have penetrated the Germans sec
ond line of defense in Champagne
the war office announced today The
German line has been broken west of
the Navarine arm. The progress OF
the French troops is being aided by
the Curtains of Fire" formed by the
artillery massed before the enemy.
The communique issued by the war
office follows:
The activities of the enemy in the
Artois district were confined to very
violent bombardment of our new pO-
sitiOns TO the east OF SOuchez.
"In Champagne we have gained q
foothold at numerous points in the
trenches constituting the second pO-
sitiOn OF German defense to the west
of the Hill of Tahure and TO the west
Of the Navarin farm. At the latter
point certain parts Of our troops
broke the German line and resolu-
tely advanced further, but their pro-
gress could not be maintained because
OF the heavy artillery fire and very
violent firing on their flank.
Our troops hold firmly the cap
tured points in the second line Of the
enemy.
ITO the south OF Ripont we have
enlarged and captured the conquest
OF the first German position by cap
turing an important point Of support
known as the Fort De La Defaite. -
The night was calm on all the
rest Of the front.
Despite atmospheric conditions
which were most unfaVorable our air
ship squadrons yesterday bombarded
the lines Of communication behind the
German froLt. Shells were thrown
on the stations at Vallee de La Suip-
pc. BazancOurt, Warmeriville, Pent
Favorgei and st. Hilaire-Le-Petit. rs
we'll as on a marching column near
SOmme.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
FURNISHES GOOD ALIBI
Had Sack of Eggs and Two LOaves of
Bread, Says Defendant.

Mrs William Pugh, 116 FOote St,
was found not guilty Of assault and
battery upon Mrs. Lucinda Swartz.
1926 y. Hill St, in city court Thurs
day morning The latter alleged that
the defendant had struck her with a
heavy bottle as the outcome Of a word
war near their respective homes.
However, Mrs. Pugh stated that Mrs.
Swartz uttered a disparaging remark
as she passed Mr.. and Mrs. Pugh, and
fell as she started 10 run when Mrs.
Pugh turned toward her.
Il couldn't have struck her, de-
clared Mrs. Pugh. because in one
hand / had a sack OF eggs and in the
other two loaves of bread She
stumbled and fell when she turned TO
run"
A witness TO the affair corrobarOat-
ed Mrs. Pugh's story.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
AMERICAN SHIP IS
DESTROYED BY FIRE

LONDON, Sept. sO.-A Lloyd's dis
patch announces that the American
ship Vincent has been destroyed by
fire. The message states that the crew
was saved. but gives no further details.
The Vincent. owned by the New
England Ship company, was formerly
of British registry II was built at
Dumbarton in 1894 and displaced
i. .904 tons.
With a cargo of supplies for Russia
il sailed from New York on June for
Archangel. arriving there on July 80,
and sailing for London on Sept 1.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30
Troops May Cross Border
To Capture Mex Bandits

BROWNSVILLE. Texas. Sept. 80
The American government has served
notice on the CarranZa commander at
Matamoras. Gen. Emilino =. Naffarele
that If he does not send troops against
the Mexican raiders encamped oppO-
site Progreso, his failure To move will
be regarded as an unfriendly act. and
the necessary steps" 10 protect Amer
leans will be taken by the United
States troops on the border.
Ii became known through official
channels that the notice 10 Gen. Nj
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-30

farele was sent through the war de-
partment. American officers intimat-
ed that the warning given the Car
rama leader carried a strong hint that
the necessary steps" implied a threat
that United States troops would cross
the Rio Grande 10 capture the Mexi-
can band
Military officials on the border say
that the Mexicans assembled opposite
ProgresO now number 700 men and
that they are fully armed for an in
vasion OF Texas