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The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-05
To Let Contract

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of Supervisors will on Monday, the lst
day of March. 1915. award the contract
or contacts for dragging roads in the
Bird Supervisors District for year 1918
at public ou'cry, at the court house
thereof, in the city of Tupelo, Miss.
the board reservlng the right to reject
any and all bids and re-advertise.
Given under my hand and seal, this
Feb 2, 1915.
46 JOHN M. WITT, Clerk.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-05

in the sight of the Lord is the
death Of his saints" In John
1924 the Savior said, Father
I will that they also, whom thou
hast given me, be with me where
| am, that they may behold my
glory" So the Lord kissed her
gentle life away that she might
be with Him and behold His
glory.
We tender our heartfelt thanks
to all her friends and neighbors
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-05

who were so faithful and helpful
during her long illness, and also
to faithful DR.. Stokes who did
all that medical skill could do,
and may Gods richest blessings
rest upon each of you.
Affectionately her son-in-law,
]. w. Skinner.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-05
Ponderously Built.

My aunt, a buxom lady of 200
pounds, was busting the DON in a
suffragist cap, when ! remarked:
"You ought to go to war in that cap"
Buddie, aged five, who had been sit
ting quietly by, spoke up: "Chee,
Aunt Babe, you would make a schwell
fort!"-Chicago Tribune.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-05
Cotton Ginners Report

The census bureau reports 25,-
341 bales of cotton ginned in Lee
county from crop Of 1914, prior
to Jan. Is. 1915, as compared
with 20, 300 bales ginned prior
to Jan. 16, 1914, as reported by
the county enumerator.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-05
To the Public

Having sold my market business to
nv sons-in-law, desire to return my
sincere thanks to the people of Tupelo
and of Lee county who have SO long
favored me with their business. | APP
preciate more than | can express to
YOU their business. Our relations have
always been most cordial. shall con
tinue to make Tupelo my home and will
within a short time engage in the pur-
chasing of cattle and hides and other
things from the farm.
Again expressing my appreciation, |
remain, Yours truly,
E. STRAUSS.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-05
Confirmed.

Freak fashions are passing" COM
ments the Cleveland Plain Dealer. We
just looked out the window and, by
Jove, you're right.-Boston Transcript.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-05

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Apply to B..
C. Whitehead at Kinds Bros. 43-tf
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-05
Not At All.

Not At All.
When the wind propels a hat 1t Is
chased, but the remarks of the owner
are nothing that even sounds like that.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-05

For County Attorney
SAM P. LONG
JOHN BOGGAN
JOHN r. ANDERSON
For Chancery Clerk
JOHN NJ. WITT
For Sup't Education
THOMAS NJ. MILAN
For Circuit Clerk
W. w. THOMPSON
S. D. SHELTON
For Tax, Assessor
C. R. DAVIS
L. l.. BETHAY
SAM BURT
BOB KELLUM
TOM c. MONAGHAN
For County Treasurer
JOHN STEVENS
CHARLES A. PORlEk 8
N. L. REEDY
TOM LLOYD
For County Surveyor
j. A. GLADNEY
For Supervisor
T.. FIRST DISTRICT
L. F. BRISTOW
j. w. YARBROUGH
SECOND DISTRICT
WILL MILAN
ARTHUR PEACH
T. M. MARTIN
JOHN F. BARRETT
A. S. PARHAM
THIRD DISTRICT
w. T. POUND
F. F. FILGO
FOURTH DISTRICT
S, S. YOUNG
BEN GREGORY
w. D. MCGAUGHY
]. VANCE MCFARLING
FIFTH DISTRICT
l. B, COGGIN
M. E. CONWILL
For Justice of the Peace
SECOND DISTRICT
J. p. YOUNG
H. c. CRUBER
THIRD DISTRICT
A. w. HALL
JESSE WADE
G. w. RITTER
j. M. BILLINGSLEY
FOURTH DISTRICT
J. M. SAMPLE
F. w. REEDY
FRANK B. WEST
o. L. PHILLIPS
JOE S. COOPER
FIFTH DISTRICT
KEITH BARNETT
D. B. MCGAUGHY
w. j. IVEY
For Bailiff
FIRST DISTRICT
L. T. HOLLY
sECoND DISTRICT
j. S. KEITH
THIRD DISTRICT
JOHN FiLGO
r. H. REACH
FOURTH DISTRICT
T. E. HUFFMAN
j. +. KYLE
JOHN T. O'NEAL
J. C. COGGIN
FIFTH DISTRICT
j.. w. BUTLER
SAM P. YOUNG
Evening star., 1915-05-29
sacked It is reported that Austrian
gendarmes have made little attempt
TO quell the disorders.

Italians Arrested.
It is declared that the Austrian au-
thorities. when they considered war in
evitable. arrested more than 1900 per-
sons in and about Trent whom they
considered as sympathizing with Italy
and sent them to detention camps.
French and British military missions.
which will remain with the italian
general staff during the war for the
purpose of furthering military cooper
alton among the allies, have arrived in
Rome. A Russian mission is expected
soon.
Col George NJ. Dunn, military attache
OF the American embassy, and Lieut..
Commander Charles r. Train, the naval
attache. have applied for permission to
go to the front.
Papers Expect Check.
The newspapers of Rome. while ex-
pressing satisfaction at the reports of
rapid penetration of Austrian terri
tory, point out that the initial swift
advance cannot be kept up Indefinitely.
They say the Austrians are well pre-
pared to offer resistance behind care
fully constructed defenses long since
erected. The Giornale DItalia says:
Our soldiers attacked the enemy sue
cessfully with bayonets. The enemy's
firing, as we advance to the Isonso.
must be weak. for on most Of the front
he has retired without a struggle"
The Tribuna says the Italian advance
to Altissimo involving climb up steep
hills for a distance of more than nine
trians. who had fortified the summit of
Altissimo. a position of strategic value.
were compelled to retire hastily. aban
doning their munitions.
Evening star., 1915-05-29
Secretary McAdoo to Name Per-
manent Committee to Work Out
Details of Scheme.
DELEGATES AT WHITE HOUSE
Received in Farewell Audience by
President-Many Social Affairs
Arranged Prior to Departure
Monday for Tour of East
ern Cities.
TRANSPORTATION REPORT.

Argentina. Brazil and Uruguay
propose fast line Of 1O,OOO-ton
steamers between United states
and Rio de Janeiro, .Montevideo
and Buenos Aires, to make vOy-
age In fifteen days.
Would exempt ships for i've
years from all fiscal charges. Bids
for ships to be called for not
later than December 81, 1915, to
be acted ON within three months,
the North and South American
governments to agree on division
of the expense.
These countries agree with
Chile that there shall be two
lines Of fast steamers, one to
serve the above countries, the
other for Ecuador, Peru and
Chile. Chilean delegate proposes
that stock be offered to public
subscription, the unsubscribed
shares to be taken by the gov
ernments of the United States
and Of Latin America, and that
board Of directors be chosen by
subscribing countries in proper
tion to their holdings.
The transportation c0mmittee
reported that the question Of
steamship facilities In Of para
mount Importance among all
questions before the conference.
Evening star., 1915-05-29

The Secretary of War today recon-
mended to the President the appoint
ment of Col. William E. Harvey as
brigadier general commanding the
District of Columbia militia, to sue
ceed Gen. George H. Harries. who re-
Gently applied for retirement. Col.
Harvey is the junior of the two
colonels of the guard. being in COM
mand Of the End Infantry. 1t is un-
derstood that\Col. Charles H. Ourand
Of the 1st Infantry will apply for re-
tirement with increased rank of one
grade.
The selection Of Col. Harvey will re-
Flieve the condition of uncertainty due
to the instructions of the War Depart
ment, announced last Thursday, for a
radical reorganization Of the local
citizen soldiery. These Instructions,
among the provisions. direct the merg-
Ing of the two regiments of infantry
With two colonels and two lieutenant
colonels holding commissions. doubt
existed as to which of the regimental
commanders would succeed to the com
mand of the new regiment and which
retained.
Situation Is Cleared.
With the elevation Of Col. Harvey to
the command of the militia and the re-
tirement of Col. Ourand with rank of
brigadier general. the way is clear now
for the appointment Of Lieut.. Col
Glendie B. Young, 1st Infantry, as
colonel and the transfer of Lieut. Col.
Anton Stephan as lieutenant colonel
of the new regiment. Three battalion
commanders. majors and a number of
company commanders and lieutenants
will of necessity have to be separated
from the service.
The fact that commanding general
is to be named without delay was well
come news to officers of the guard,
especially those at headquarters, as 1t
will simplify the carrying into effect
of the requirements of the War Depart
ment as to reorganization.
Col. Harvey's Record.
Col Harvey entered the guard De-
| csmber 1, 1890. as a private In the
then. Engineer Corps. In 1ssa he -rs-sn-
Evening star., 1915-05-29
PERSECUTION OF JEWS STOPS.
Catholics Said to Be the Sufferers in
Palestine at This Time.

NEW YORK. May 2s.--Persecution Of
the Jews in Palestine has entirely
ceased. according to information re-
ceived by the American Jewish commit
tee and made public today. The great
est sufferers in Palestine at present.
the committee was informed, are the
members OF the Catholic religious or
ders whose property, it was stated. has
been seized by military authorities.
Economic conditions we're reported as
bad, as strict blockade prevents i'm
ports. and reports OF an invasion Of mil
lions Of locusts. which are destroying
the grain, also were received.
Evening star., 1915-05-29
DECORATION DAY
HOLIDAY MONDAY

The regular edition
Of The Star will Be
issued Monday at ]
o'clock and delivered
at once throughout the
city.
Classified Advertise
ments must be in The
Star office by 10:30
am. to insure inser-
ton in'Monday's Star.
Evening star., 1915-05-29
REPORTS ON LASSAN PEAK.
B. S. Holway Says Future Activity
Of Volcano Cannot Be Predicted.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 2s.-R 8. Hol-
way. professor Of physical geography at
the University Of California. who. with a
party Of four climbed Lassan Peak Thurs
day, for the first time since the violent
eruptions. in a telegram today supple
ments the previous report he made Of his
observations Of the volcano.
A chemical analysis. he says, will be
necessary to determine whether the mud
which flooded the farms Of Hat Creek val
ley has injured the soil. Future activity
OF the volcano. Prof Holway said, cannot
be predicted.
Evening star., 1915-05-29
SHOWS SHIP TORPEDOED
Evidence in Case of Steamer Ne.
braskan Received by United
States Officials.

That the American steamer
Nebraskan was torpedoed by a
submarine is indicated in the evi-
dence forwarded by Ambassador
Page to the State Department
today. This evidence was gath
cred by Lieut.. John H. Towers,
naval attache of the American
embassy at London.
Technical Examination Made.
Lieut.. Towers made a technical e1-
animation Of the Nebraskan on her ar
and affldavts from Capt. Greene and
stated that he saw a submarine just be-
fore the vessel was attacked.
The detailed evidence is being sent by
mail, but summary Of the main features
as prepared by the State Department will
be issued late today.
Those officials who had read the cable
report Of the evidence said that while
sador Page, the evidence indicated
clearly that the Nebraskan was tor
pedoed.
Capt. Greene in his statement de-
clares that, although he had taken his
flag down at sunset as Is customary
1t was stir light enough for the words,
"Nebraskan. From New York. to be
distinguished on the sides of the yes
sci. in letters six feet high
Facts Brought Out.
The following was given out by the
State Department late this afternoon:
The American ambassador in London
informed the State Department that
the Investigation of the Nebraskan in
cident by Lieut.. Towers brings out the
facts as follows:
That the Nebraskan had left Liver
pool. bound for the Delaware Break
water. the afternoon of May "a. and
was in water ballast.
The words "Nebraskan. New York
were painted on each side amidships
in letters six feet high and she flew
the American flag continuously up to
approximately $40 pm. May 25, at
which time the ship was about forty
miles southwest of Fastnet. The ship
flag was then hauled down because the
sun had set and the ship was consfd-
cred at sea. The chief engineer of the
ship at s:24 pm. observed white
streak in the water perpendicular to
the ship on the starboard side. and a
severe shock was almost instantly felt
followed by violent explosion
abreast hold No. 1.
Hatch covers No. / were blown off.
also cargo booms above the same, and
the air was filled with oil and debris,
the double bottom compartments below
hold No. l having been used for tanks
for fuel oil. Bottom platings and
pieces Of the side were blown up
| through two decks. The ship settled
| Immediately by head and officers and
crew took to boats. After remaining
| off the ship about one hour. returned
! and headed ship for Liverpool.
Under orders of British admiralty a
| British naval trawler come up at mid
night and remained with the Nebraskan
/ until she reached the mouth of the
| Mersey.
| NO one was seriously injured. The
ambassador is sending by mail a detailed
report of Lieut.. Towers and dispositions
Of three OF the ships officers taken by
the consul at Liverpool.
Officials who read the report closely
| said it contained all the evidence of an
attack by torpedo. There was some doubt
| at first whether II was not a mine.
Evening star., 1915-05-29
President Wilson to Warn
Warning Mexican Factions
Situation Must Be improved

President Wilson's forthcoming state
ment on the Mexican situation will
contain detailed review of conditions
and serve a warning on the factional
leaders that the United States will in
sist on an improvement of the internal
situation
While officials refused today to dis
cuss what alternative the President has
IN mind, ii was broadly intimated that
the administration is determined to
take such steps as may be necessary.
The statement has been written BY
President Wilson himself on his type
writer in his study, and is said 10 con-
tam about 1900 words. IL will be for
warded to the various Mexican leaders
inrough American agents. 1t is said to
be based on the conclusion that condi-
tioas in Mexico have come to such a
state that the United States as the
southern republics next friend" must
see to it that there is change.
May Put Embargo ON Arms.
An embargo on the expectation OF
arms from the United States is UNDER
stood to have been under considera-
ton The report to President Wilson
by Duval West. who recently returned
from Mexico. is said to have pictured
the apparent inability of any faction to
gel command o. the SITUATION.
The President. however. it was under
stood today. did not determine Oh his
plan on Mr.. Vests report alone. but took
those facts in connection with much other
data that has been coming to him for
months.
Distribution Points for Supplies.
American Red Cross supplies for the
famine sufferers are to be concentrated
in three great government warehouses at
Galveston. Laredo and Ell Paso. Negoti-
atoms with Carranza and Villa authori-
ties 70 open the railroad from Vera Cruz
to Mexico City are progressing. and the
Red Cross authorities propose to have
supplies ready.
Letters to the governor Of every state,
terested parties IN Mexico. asking CO.
operation We're sent out today by Red
Cross headquarters
Intervention Regarded as Possible.
Possibility Of Intervention was heard
again as the result of the new turn in
Mexican affairs. The Presidents de-
cision became known in an appeal is
sued as head OF the Red Cross urging
contributions to relieve destitute peo-
pie of Mexico.
After oonferring with Duval West,
just back from Mexico. President Will
son declared last Tuesday that there
would be no change in his Mexican
policy. But more recent events brought
about his determination to act. These
include the seizure by
Carranza authorities OF large Quanti-
ties Of corn purchased by the inter-
national relief committee. and the in
ability Of the authorities At Vera Crux
and Mexico City to provide transporta-
ton for supplies to succor the ever
increasing bread line.
It was said that tho present action
was not intended to assist one Of the
warning factions in Mexico at the ex-
pense Of another, but 70 demand, in
effect, that they reach . prompt solus
tien e3 theax troubles. a. at lcast. pre-
Evening star., 1915-05-29
UNITED STATESE BESET
BYUCLYCOMPLICATIONS
IN FOREIGN RELATIONS
Differences With Germany, Great Britain
and Mexico Are Causing Pessimism
in High Quarters.

Pessimm regned high today the entire for
egn which the government involved
parenty about to be involved.
All nmaons reaching Washington from Berlin that the
OF the German imperial to the Lusna
of President Wilson will be far from satisfactory practically
patronzng of the back and recommendation keep
cool until there sufficient time for long facts
MEXICAN SITUATION IS ACUTE.
top of this the known fact that President Wilson
preparing stiff warning the Mexican leaders
generals that this getting tired of the trend of a
fairs there this warning go forward early week
and be
manifested
publ
MEXICO NEAR BOTTOMLESS PIT.
with
finished
ne -. - ana rape
thought possible that there reached
hss oleMd mo on the hands
felt today the President
predea VIII
EXPECTED TO HAVE FORCES READY
s han nrnyna
will direct
are to get
policy of permitting the Mexican,
the country had an
havs % .o% unusual nn Ta. a
in a
% long eas ps Of sss s United ss
other - " = " - s va o"e army or an-
Evening star., 1915-05-29
WEATHER.

Unsettled tonight and Sunday. proba-
bly, Showers gentle to moderate east
er1y winds
Temperature past twentyfour hours:
High, rs, at pm. yesterday; low. o.
at s am. today.
For full report see page s.
Evening star., 1915-05-29

listed for three years, and December 20
Of that year was appointed acting first
lieutenant and quartermaster Of the
Engineer Corps. He was appointed
acting first lieutenant of Company A.,
Engineer Corps, June 8. 1895, and
March 26. 1897, was appointed acting
captain of Company c, I'd Separate
Of the same company May I. 1898: com
missioned major Of the sth Battalion
July 20. 1899: lieutenant ce16ne3 of the
I'd Infantry April S, 1907 and colonel
September 80. 1910. He has been par
ticularly interested in the rife prac-
tice. having served as captain of the
brigade rifle team for several years.
Col. Harvey has also taken a leading
part in the effort to secure legislation
providing an armory for the National
Col. Harvey Gratified.
Col. Harvey. upon being informed by
Star reporter that the Secretary of
War had forwarded his name to the
general to succeed Gen. George H.
Harries, said:
TT is. of course, a matter of very
great qualification to me to receive this
promotion. coming as it does as the cul-
five years. which started as private.
Coming at this time, it involves the
work of a complete reorganization.
the War Department having ordered
the consolidation of the two regiments.
In carrying out that order every ef-
fort will be made to give proper rec
ognition to the services of the officers
Of both regiments. based upon their
efficiency, In the hope that the con-
solidated regiment when formed will
of frto to6 a
and with an enlisted personnel made
up Of the best Of the material that we
have.
Loyal Support Necessary.
"A National Guard organization can
not be successfully carried on without
the loyal, active and enthusiastic sup
port of the officers and enlisted men.
The service is a voluntary one. founded
on patriotism, and 1T reaches its high
est development only when carried out
in the spirit of unselfish devotion to
public duty That has been the spirit
characteristic of the officers of the
National Guard for many years. They
have given freely OF their time. their
energy and their money to maintain
an Organization which would be a
credit to the nations capital.
I'm carrying out the orders of the War
Department to>reduce the strength of
the infantry and to organize new units
of the auxiliary arms so as to better
meet the needs Of the federal govern
ment some officers will necessarily be
rendered supernumerary or be COM
PEELED to accept commission in
lower grade.
Tender Of Congratulations.
..In the work of administering the
entire guard confidently count on the
same loyal and faithful support from
all the officers that have had from
those Of the I'd Infantry. That this
will come is foreshadowed by the at
titude of Mai. c. Fred Cook. adjutant
generals department. himself promi-
nently mentioned for the position. he
being the very first to offer his con-
gratulations and pledge his support"
Evening star., 1915-05-29
Virginia's New Boom Town.
How a flag station on a
branch railroad has grown

How a flag station on a
branch railroad has grown
to a city with 1900 popu-
lation in less than ninety
days.
European war response
BILE for a new Tonopah which
has sprung up on the banks
of the James river, in the
"deadest" part Of the Old
Dominion.
Read the story, written by
a staff correspondent Of The
Star, in tomorrow's issue.
Evening star., 1915-05-29

In he
Sunday Star
"Dedsect4on Of MaSne Monument
VIII Be Feature Of Memorial
Dav Celebration at Arlington
Monday"
another Gray-Cldd Host Jotns
Great World Con51ict-Italys
Powerful Fighting Force"
"Sirteen Hundred Volunteer Work
ers Are Just Completing a Task
of Recording Seven Million Re-
ports From En0lishn,en WtltSg
to Serue In the Army"
"With Mem ortoI Day at Hand,
Battle Scared Veterans at Sol
dters' Home Recall Famous Com
pai0ns."
"Toenty-three Thousand Con}eder-
ate GRAVES Are Cared For by
Cncle Som"
"EnglanTs King, Fifty Yeors Old
in June, WiH Celebrate His Birth
day Without Festivities"
"Line of Veterans Who Wore the
Union Blue GroWs Thinner Year
bp Year." BY Ashmun Brotcn.
"Ne.u Evidence That Discouerer Of
America Was of Hebreto Race
Is Uncovered IN Paris," BY
Sterling HeiH0.
"Frunk G. Carpenter Takes Trip
Through the Parana River
Basin"
Charles M. Pepper .orstes Of Amer
icans IN Germany Who Fesl
Strained Reldtt0xs."
"'Tary pon Bohlen. the Presiding
Genius Of Gernsanys Big GU"
Factory"
And In Our
Sunday Magazine:
"TAs Advertising stor," BY Viola
Rosebor0. -...-
"The Patrictdn." BY Philip Cnrttss.
the story of the last man of a run
out race
"What Time Does TO Bdttlefelds,"
a too-pGge spread Of photo
arophs taken Immediately after
the battle Of Gettysburg and
recently.
"At the End Of tho Struggle" BY
oon,nn Of ffty-fue ,oho
kno4ps .chat she has gotten out
Of life,
"Ho.o Would You Like to Train
Bulls for Livin0W
ri Vast to Educate Ny Children"
by Albert ". Att1ood.
"Does II R1rt Me to CAsw Gum p
By Dr.. Ed,1in F. Bopers.
In The
Sunday Star
Evening star., 1915-05-29

SSpntanue1 on Secon0 IaGol
Evening star., 1915-05-29

Continued On sssssA 'Rassa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-26

are without both food and funds, but
must also provide food enough to sell
to those able to pay for it. 1t costs
100000 a day, the National Com
mission reports, to take care of the
Belgians. 1t is therefore seen how
urgently necessary it is that the gen.
erous people of Kansas, who are able
to give, continue to contribute from
time to time.
ers' fund now being received will be
added to the family food box fund be-
ing raised by the Woman's Section
through the chairman, Mrs Ida M.
Walker. The executive committee of
the Belgian Relief will forward the
money to the National Commission in
New York. where the food boxes will
be purchased.
The contribution of the Thomas
Page Milling company will provide IS
food boxes, which will sustain 425 Bel
gianS two weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-26
ONLY HALF ENOUGH.
Playground Association Still Is Short
Over $500.

Despite the fact that s464.25 has
been raised by subscription by pupils
of the city schools and local club wo-
men, at least $500 is needed to run
the Fairgrounds during the summer,
according to w. P. MacLean, play
ground supervisor, who is making a
final appeal to the public for the
money.
1--WE will hardly be able to run the
play grounds until August 1, providing
we do not start until the middle of
June" said Mr.. MacLean. I'VE still
need about $500. There were a num-
Der of people who were not reached
in the campaign on account of their
not being at home. We are making a
final appeal to the public spirited per-
sons who have not helped in the cam
paign-
1t is planned by the association to
have five large public Fairgrounds
located in. parks and on school
grounds in convenient walking dis
lance for every child in the city.