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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
UNITED STATES AGAIN DEMANDS
THAT AMERICAN LIVES AND
SHIPS BE SAFEGuARDED.
IS A FRIENDLY DOCUMENT
The Alternative In Case Of Refusal 10
Not stated-Germany Assured
That L~usitania Was Not an
Armed Vessel.

Washington.-The United States, in
It's latest note TO Germany, made pub
lie June 10, formally asks the impe
rial government for assurances that
measures hereafter will be adopted to
safeguard American lives and Amer.
lean ships" on the high seas. The al
tentative in case OF refusal Is not
stated.
1t was this note to which William
Jennings Bryan refused to attach his
signature, resigning instead his port
folio Of state, thereby precipitating a
dramatic cabinet crisis. Robert Lans-
ing, secretary Of state ad interim. has
signed the communication, which went
forth with the approval OF President
Wilson and his entire cabinet.
Friendly terms characterize the doc
ument, which enews representations
made in the American note of May 10,
after the Lusitania was torpedoed and
sunk. The German government, II Is
declared, must have been misinform.
ed when II assumed that the Lusitanla
carried guns, as official information Is
at hand to ~corroborate the original
contention OF the y. S. government that
the Lusitania was an unarmed passen'
ger ship, which since 1t did not resist
capture could not be sunk without
transferring passengers and crew to a
place Of safety.
The communication informs Ger
many that IT is ION the principle OF
humanity as we'll rs upon the law
founded upon this principle that the
United States must stand" Oppor'
tunity is given to Germany to submit
any evidence that American officials
did not execute their tasks thoroughly
In inspecting the Lusitania before she
sailed, but the cardinal fact-that the
liner was given no warning and made
no resistance, and was primarily II
passenger ship-the American govern.
ment declares, throws into the back
ground airy special circumstances of
detail" and lifts the case "out OF the
class Of ordinary subjects Of diplo.
matte discussion or Of international
controversy"
The issuance Of another statement
by former Secretary Bryan, coincident
with the publication OF the note add.
ed to the surprise In official quarters
at the character Of Mr.. Bryan's argu-
ment. High officials said the note EN-.
ployed the very process-persuasion-
which Mr.. Bryan advocated, and did
not necessarily lead to war.
A copy Of the note was delivered to
Count Bernstcrff, the German ambas.
sador, who declined to comment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18

Probably Fatal Difficulty.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Spears was
shot and perhaps fatally injured by
George Ray, at Rays mill, about six
miles east of Philadelphia. Both men
belong to prominent families and have
been lifelong friends, but are reported
to have had a difficulty at a picnic a
short time ago. 1t is said Spears at
tempted to pick up a scantling with
which to strike Ray, and Ray shot him
one time in the neck. Little hope is
entertained at this time for his eco
cry. Ray surrendered Immediately to
the officers and is now in the custody
Of the sheriff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
THIRTEENTH CONVENTION OF
PHARMACEUTICAL AssccIA-
TON ADJoURNs.
SERIES OF FARM MEETINGS
United States Farm Experts VII De-
liver Public Lectures on Market
Extension-News Notes
From Capital City.
jackson.

SoShoOA'
The business OF the thirteenth an.
nual convention OF the Mississippi
Pharmaceutical association was
brought to a close June 8, after a very
fruitful. unusually well attended and
altogether harmonious and interesting
session of two days. Aside from the
routine business transacted, the much
discussed Harrison anti-narcotic law
was given considerable prominence.
During the day the features Of the law
were Interestingly discussed by Dep
uty Internal Revenue Collector James
of Birmingham and R. R. Ellis of
Hessig-Ellis Drug company Of Mem.
phis. 1t is believed that the spirit
of the law means to place the respon-
sibility for ov%erstepping it's bounds on
the prescribing physician, and not on
the druggist who follows his prescrip-
ton.
The last business on the program
was the election of officers, which re.
suited in the unanimous choice OF the
following:
President, DR., H. NJ. Faser, dean of
the University of Mississippi School
Of Pharmacy; first vi%ce-president, T. c.
Matthews of Leland; second v%ice-pres-
ident, Charlie Waits, Clarksdale; Sec
retary-treasurer, Miss Flora Scarbor.
ough, Laurel.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
FRENCH OFFENSIVE NERVES RUS,
SLAMS TO START COUNTER
ATTACK ON TEUToNs.
GALICIA FIGHT CHANGING
SLAVE Move Into Strong Positions 70
Resist onslauohts Of Austrians
Moving Against Lemburg.
French Claim Gains.

London. - Russian re-enforcements
have arrived In the Baltic provinces
and In Gaicia, and It 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
born Russian resistance.
More important, In the belief of mil.
itary observers here, however, Is the
apparent change that is taking place
In the Galician battle. Here again, ac-
cording to the German account, the
Russians are advancing to the south
and southeast Of Lemberg, and also
are attacking Gen. Linsingen's force
which crossed the Dniester near Zu.
rawna.
In Eastern Galicia and Bukowina,
however, the Russians are falling back
between the Pruth and Dniester riv-
ers, with the intention, it Is believed
here, of making the Dniester their
line of defense from the Roumanian
frontier to the southeast OF Przemysl.
They have very strong positions along
this line and military experts say that
II they can drive back the Germans
who crossed the river lear Zurawna,
Lemberg will remain in their hands
and they will be in a position to de-
liver a vigorous offensive, at any rate,
as soon as the Austrians and Germans
begin to withdraw troops for their
western and southern campaigns.
1t is possi'Ie that this Withdrawal!
commenced some days ago, for Dutch
correspondents report the arrival Of
large numbers OF troop trains in Bel
GUM and the commencement of a bat
tie south Of Ypres. The official re.
ports, however, mention no such bat.
tie.
Along most Of the French front the
French generally are said to be on the
offensive, but as to results the claims
Of Berlin and Paris are contradictory.
Heavy fighting continues on the ltal-
ian front. particularly along the Isonzo
river, where the Italians claim to have
taken Monfalcone, an important town
near the coast.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
Series Of Farm Meetings.

A series of farmers meetings is tc
be held under the auspices Of the
United States department Of agricul-
ture, jointly with the farm and market
extension departments of the Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College, In Talla-
hatchie and Yalobusha counties.
BY way of calling attention to the
subject, r. S. Wilson, state agent in
Mississippi for the United States de-
partment of agriculture, has PREPARED
the following official notice bulletin:
ENID, Tallahatchie county, Monday,
June IA.
Charleston, Tallahatchie county,
Tuesday, June Is.
"Cascilla, Tallahatchie county, Wed.
nesday, June 16.
Oakland, Yalobusha county, Thurs,
day, June IT,"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
ITALIANS SIGHT TRIESTE
Advance Of the Invading Troops Into
Austrian Territory Nears One OBJ.
j%ective Of Campaign.

Udine, ltaly.--ltalian troops are
within sight of the city of Trieste.
From the hilltops near M~onfalcone
they can see the city, the capture of
which is one of the main detectives Of
the Italian campaign.
The occupation of Monfalcone is re.
garded by Italians ms Of great impor.
lance. Less than 20 miles from Trieste
its possession gives the Italians con.
troll of the chief railway junction of
that region. 1t prevents the Austrians
from transporting troops or ammuni.
tion between Trieste and Tolmino and
Gradisca. Monfalcone is the center of
electrical supply for Trieste and has
large ship building yards,
On taking possession of Monfalcone
the Italians ran up their flags on the
ruins OF an ancient tower built by the
Venetians, The capNre of the town
was celebrated by the Italian troops
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
School Fund Distributed.

State Auditor Duncan l.. Thompson,
June 7, completed the distribution of
the common school fund, amounting to
S55S,017. This is divided among the
several counties and separate school
districts in proportion to the number
OF educable children. The pro rata is
$3.50 for each child.
Yazoo county receives the largest
amount $~12,114.75.
There is 1917, 7O3.O5 in the state de-
positories, and the school distribution
will leave only $3s4,6S6.05 The re-
ceipts for the remainder of the year
will be much less than the disburse-
ments.
The auditor fears that the payment
of the pension fund will again be de-
layed. This amount will amount to
$45O,000, and will fall due the first
Monday in November.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
SAYS Germans Suffered Naval Loss.

Petrograd.-The Army Messenger,
referring to the naval engagement of
June 5 in the Baltic Sea off the Gulf
of Riga, says that Russian submarines
engaged no fewer than 10 German war
ships, which were attempting a sortie
into the Baltic, The explosions on
board some Of these vessels led to the
belief that damage was done by the
undersea boats. A German second
class cruiser, the newspaper adds, was
struck by a mine June 4. She did not
sink, but was towed into Libau. A
German steamer was blown up.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
Austrians Omen DYKES.

udine, Italy,-The Austrians have
attempted to transform the lower re.
gion of the lsonzo river into a flooded
country, duplicating the feat of the al
lies in Belgium, for the purpose of
hating the Italian advance. Dykes
were opened. the banks of the river
were broken down and several canals
were tapped. The results achieved
were insignificant, however, as most
of the water was either absorbed by
the earth or carried off by bitches. No
serious inconvenience for the invading
Italians was occasioned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18

New York.-Four German subma-
rines we're captured in the Firth Of
Tay on the east coast of Scotland in
a recent raid, according to officers of
the liner Cameronia, which arrived
from Glasgow. These undersea craft
made a raid upon the Firth and passed
under Tay bridge, the longest bridge
in the world, and were caught on their
return in nets spread by the port au-
thorities, The submarines we're kept
entangled 50 hours, said the Cemeronia
officers, after which they were allowed
to come up.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
NOW PLAYING FOR POSITION
Military Critics Say Austro-German
Rush Around Przemysl Has About
Exhausted Force.

London.-The big battle in Galicia
has reached no decision. The Austro.
Germans have crossed the Dniester
south Of Lemberg and have assumed
the offensive farther to the south, and
according to the Austrian official re.
port, have passed the Russians back
between Kolomea and Kalusz, in
Eastern Galicia.
The operation was necessary be.
fore the Teutonic allies continued
their advance toward Lemberg, as
Russian attacks In the region Of Ko-
lomea were beginning to look danger
Gus, after the Russians had, as report
ed from Petrograd last week, inflict-
ed a defeat on the Austrians in this
district.
British and Russian military opin-
ion Is that the Austro-G Germans after
their big effort which regained for
them the greater part of Galcia, have
about exhausted themselves, and the
view is expressed that they soon will
have to fortify a line on which they
can withstand the Russian counter
offensive, which already has made it.
self felt on the lower San.
If the Russian positions really were
dangerous, these authorities say, the
allies long ago would have taken the
offensive in the west to relieve the
pressure on the eastern front.
1t is true that the French have been
attacking at a number Of points be-
tween Rheims and the district north
of Arras and have gained some ground
but the British are quiet and it hardly
can be said that a general offensive
In the west has begun. North of Ar
ras the French have gained addition.
al ground and north of the Aisne have
repulsed four German counter-attacks
and extended their previous gains.
The Germans claim to have re-
pulsed some of the French attacks
north of Arras and north of Scissors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18

Clarksdale.-Julius Schneider, a plant,
er living five miles south of this city,
was the victim Of an accident June 7,
when he was thrown from a buggy and
his neck broken. Mr.. Schneider at the
time was driving a young horse, which
had not been entirely broken to har-
ness. The injured man was at once
taken to Memphis and placed in q
sanitarium, where an operation was
performed. While his condition is ex.
tremely critical, he is still alive.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
Trouble for Sheriffs.

The decision Of the supreme court
in the Greer case, from Lincoln county.
in holding that the surety company
which bonded J.. F. Greer, the default.
ing and absconding sheriff, was liable
for the statutory penalty of 80 per
cent where failure to settle with the
state auditor by a given date, may
have a ~far-reaching effect, and cause
considerable trouble for future sher
i~ffs-elect in their efforts to qualify.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
High School Alumni BANQUET.

The alumni Of the Central High
School held their annual Banquet at
the Edwards house June 5. Plates for
nearly two hundred old graduates of
the high school were laid. DR.. Wall
president of the alumni, presided.
Released on Impersonation Charge.
]. B. Norris, charged by the federal
authorities with impersonating a fed
eral officer, who was arraigned before
United States Commissioner Ricketts,
June Z, was discharged on the grounds
that the evidence was insufficient to
hold him to the grand jury.
1t was charged that Norris repre-
sented himself as a government in.
spector while working. up a case Of
white slavery against Carl Otto Siegel.
the young German now in the county
jail charged with going to Louisiana
with Miss Fannie Woods. a Madison
county girl.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
New Carnegie Library Opers.

Okolona. Interesting ~exercisee
marked the formal opening of the new
Carnegie library here. The ~dedicatory
address was delivered by Rev. O'Brien,
pastor of the Baptist church, before a
large audience of representative cit
liens. More than 600 books are on
the library shelves, and 1000 prom.
ised for immediate delivery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
Austrian and servlan Aviators Fight.

Paris.-A dispatch from Nish says
three Austrian a%eroplanes flew over
Ktaguyevatz June 10, where there Is
an arsenal and factories for arms and
ammunition, and dropped three bombs.
Three persons were killed and 10 were
wounded.
Servian aviators went into the air
and met the returning Austrian air
ships neal Smederevo. In the ensuing
fight N of the Austrian machines,
struck by bullets from a Servian quick
fire gun, fell to the earth in Austrian
territory. A thick cloud of smoke could
be seen coming up from the spot.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
Bio "Fourth" for Natchex,

Natchez.-Natchez is planning for
a big time on July 4. On this date
a picnic, horse racing, public speak
ing, sporting tournament aud baseball
games will take place at Concord park
under the auspices of Volunteer Phoe-
nix Fire company No. Z. Among the
entertainment features of the day will
be dancing, baseball, trapshooting.
horse racing, boy and girl races, and
other contests.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
Air Raid on Gallipoli.

London.-A successful English air
raid on the Gallipoli Peninsula is re.
ported by the Daily Telegraph's Blu.
charest correspondent. Nine sea.
planes bombarded Akbasch, the Turk.
ish base in the harbor of Gallipoli,
killing three soldiers and ~wounding a
dozen others and severely damaging
the storehouse and stores, The CORE.
spondent adds that the German sub.
marine UPS, which recently sank the
British battleships Triumph and Ma.
jestic, has arrived in Constantinople
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
Cotton Mill Resumes,

Lawrence, Mass.-The Everett Cot.
ton Mills, employing 1000 hands,
which have been closed since May 7
as a result of a strike of beamers. re.
sumes operations June IA. the manage
ment has announced. The beamers de.
manded day wages instead of piece
work pay. Mill officials say the con.
troversy has been settled ~satisfactor.
ily.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
BEADING Room for Farmers

Laurel.-The Jones County Times.
a local weekly newspaper, has leased
the building formerly occupied BY the
Farmers & Traders Bank, which will
be converted into a rest and reading,
room for farmers and their familie.
The project, which is unique in this
section, has the Endorsement of a num.
Der Of the local business men.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18

Columbus.-Raymond S. Fendrick,
special agent Of the Carnegie hero fund
commission of Pittsburgh, has been
here making an investigation of the
saving of young Joseph Harker from
drowning while in bathing in the Tom.
bigbee river by Allen and Neubel
Pickett. The incident occurred on the
river just north of the city a year ago.
The commission will pass on the case
at its next sitting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
PinneY Case Decided.

Meridian.-Chancellor Tam has de-
cided in favor of the defendant in the
case of Mrs. Emma Meade VS.. W. w.
and Ida H. Lucas. The case involved
property valued at between $40, 900 and
$4,000, situated in Meridian and Lau.
derdale counties.
Mrs. Meade and Mrs. Lucas we're ri.
val claimants for the property of L. ".
Pinney of W%instead, Conn, who died
some time ago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
German Submarine Sunk.

London.-Official announcement is
made by Secretary Of the Admiralty
Balfour that a German submarine had
been sunk and that six of her officers
and II members Of her crew had
been captured. Mr., Balfour announced
also that German submarine prisoners
hereafter shall be accorded treatment
identical with all other German pris
Oners in England.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
Neutrals Are Heavy Loosers.

London.-Figures compiled at Co.
%penhagen. as forwarded to the Elk
change Telegraph Company, show that
thus far Is Norwegian vessels have
been torpedoed and IL blown up by
mines. Sweden has lost six vessels
by ~torpedoes and Is by mines; Den
mark, four by torpedoes and 10 by
mines.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
Enqland's Loss, $4,000 Men.

London.-Premier AsQuith has an.
nounced in the house of commons that
the total British casualties from the
beginning of the war to May 81 was
25S,000 men, in wounded, killed and
missing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
King Of Greece Recovering.

London.-Reuter's Athens CORE.
spondent says that King Constantine
is making satisfactory progress to
ward recovery.
The correspondent adds that former
Premier Nenizeios has returned 10
Athens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18
MiIIsaps Closes.

The twenty-third term Of Millsaps
College since its foundation was
brought to a close June 9 with the
baccalaureate address delivered BY
Judge ]. s. Sexton Of H%azlehurst.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-06-18

Oxford.-Governor Brewer and Ser.
ator Lee NJ. Russell met in Joint de.
ba.e at Lafayette Springs in this coun,
ty June l..
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-08-05
A %UCCEssFUL COOPERATIVE CREAMERY.

One of the best creameries and one of the most
effective farmers organizations in Todd county,
Mimi, has it's headquarters in the small town Of
Ciarissa. Twenty years ago there was a ship
ping association among the farmers in that neigh
borhood and they decided to try a cooperative
creamery. Shares we're sold and $4,000 invested
In buildings and equipment Poor management
and lack of cows in the country combined to make
the business unsuccessful. After a few years Of
profitless operation the creamery was sold to an
individual for $500. 1t was a costly experiment
cided to give cooperation another trial. It
speaks we'll for the courage Of these men who had
lost money in the first venture, for most Of them
we're right back in line the second time. They
knew the principle was sound.
The Eagle Valley Cooperative Creamery Com
pany was organized in May, 1904. with $50 char
ter members. Shares we're placed at $40 each. and
there was no limit. The new company paid tho
individual who had invested $500 a few years be-
fore, 81, 900 for his holdings. but not a penny was
assessed. The entire amount was borrowed from
local capitalists, each individual guaranteeing a
sum equal to the number of shares he held Five
per cent was taken from the earnings Of the
creamery and the $1,000 debt was paid In two
years. The five per cent sinking fund was con-
tinued for five years from the date Of organiza-
ton and during that time extensive Improvements
were made. The assessment was reduced to three
per cent at the end of five years and has been
only two per cent for two years. The c mpany
property is now valued at $4,000.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-08-05

After the Indebtedness was paid shareholders
we're allowed ten per cent interest on the number OF
shares invested. This was changed in 1914, the
shareholders voluntarily voting to pay every share
holder only 81 a year. The share holders also
have only one vote, no matter how many shares
are held. and an annual election is held at which
all officers and a board Of three directors are
elected. The directors and officers constitute an
executive committee that control. The president
and three directors are paid 81 each when they at
tend the monthly meetings. The treasurer re-
ceives $50 a year. and the secretary gets $40 a
month. He is the only official who devotes full
time to the business. An expert butter maker is
employed at 500 a month and he hires the minor
help. The total operating expenses for the COM
pany ia considerably less than 81. 900 a month
W. Swartzbaush In The Rural Spirit
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-08-05
THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT

All things considered we do not believe for
brevity and strength there Is any sentence in the
English language that quite compares with one
enunciated in the days of our fathers. when they
had the question of resumption of specie pay
ments under consideration, when the way out was
handed down. THE way to resume Is to resume"
The way to cooperate Ia to cooperate. Coop
Grafton is considered BY many thousands In a
vague sort Of a way as being for the future gen.
erations and something that must come through
legislation. Legislation is helpful to some of the
larger forms Of cooperation. but there are oppor-
tunides for this procedure In every community
without further waiting Over In Empire Prairie,
Missouri, last fall someone suggested wha. fine