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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
TO BE MARRIED
Norman Gait, 5rideto-5e, ls the
Widow Of a Washington Jeweler.
Ceremony in December.

Washington-Woodrow Wilson. the
pres dent Of the United States, has
~nr.unced his engagement to Mrs.
oman R. Gait, Of Washington. The
ds,- Of the wedding has not been
"ve.. but it probably will take place
eeember at the home of the
lrIs elect.
brief announcement from the
$50. House made by Secretary Tu-
M came as a surprise to official
va ington, but to a number of init
mat. friends it long had been expect
ed. from the circle came the story
Of friendship whose elimination was
.tev d as a happy turn in the trou-
bra and lonely life Of the nations
lhi. executive.
ID gas Miss Margaret Wilson and
be-. ,ousin, Miss Helen Woodrow
Bon who drew Mrs. Gait into the
VIII House circle, They met her in
the arly autumn of last year and
vpll so much attracted by her that
they ought her out more and more
freq rtly. Mrs. Gait spent a month
This ummer at Cornish as a guest
Of Oh. presidents oldest daughter.
j. as through the intimacy of his
dausNter and cousin with Mrs. Gait
that the president had an opportunity
to meet and know her. One of the
most interesting facts about the en-
gagement, indeed as told by friends, is
that the presidents daughters chose
Mrs. Gait for their admiration and
friendship before their father did.
Mrs. Gait is the widow of a we'll
xnown business man Of Washington,
who died eight years ago, leaving a
jewelry business that still bears his
name. She has lived in Washington
since her mat riage in 1896. She is
about 80 years old and was Miss Edith
Boiling. born in Wytheville, Va,
where her girlhood was spent and
where her father, William H. Boiling,
was a prominent lawyer.
For many weeks Mrs. Gait and her
relatives have been frequent dinner
guests at the White House. Often she
has accompanied the president on mo-
tor rides. She is not quite tall as Mr..
Wilson, has dark hair and dark eyes.
Friends regard her as an unusual
beauty. Her tastes are said to be
strikingly similar to those of the presi-
dent. She is Interested in literature
and charity work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Measures Celestial Stars.

New York.-prof. William j. Hus,
sey, director of the University Of
Michigan observatory at Ann Arbor,
and for the past two years connected
with the national observatory at La
Plata. Argentina, has arrived here on
the steamship Nestris from South
America, Prof. Hussey has been en-.
gagged in making measurements and
observations of stars. He has 10.
Gated three new comets.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
U. S. FACES TURK DISPUTE
American Ambassador at Porte Is Di-
rected to Protest M~istreatment
of Armenians.

Washington.-The United States
now faces an acute diplomatic cor
troversy with Turkey, in addition to
its difficulties with Great Britain, Ger
many and Mexico.
Aroused by the accounts Of Turkish
atrocities against the Armenians, the
state department has instructed Am
bassador Morgenthau at Constantine.
pie to make representations to the
Turkish government.
The ambassador has been told to
represent earnestly to the Turkish
government that the accounts Of mos,
sacres and other outYages hage,<.-~
widespread indignation In the United
States. He will indicate also that the
continuance of sucf treatment of Ar
menians would e%ndanger the mainte-
nance of friendly relations between
the people of the United States and
those of Turkey.
The state department expects the
Turkish government to give an ex-
preston of its future intentions in re-
ply to Mr.. Morgenthau's representa-.
tons.
Any further action by the United
States will depend upon the nature of
the explanation made by the Turkish
government to Mr.. Morgenthau.
1t is thought here if Turkeys assur-
ances are not satisfactory to the state
department and If there is no prospect
of a decided improvement in condi-
lions, this government may 90 to the
length of breaking off diplomatic re-
lations on the ground that Turkey is
represented in this country by a charge
d'affaires. Rustem Bey, the Turkish
ambassador, left the United States
about a year ago under circumstances
which indicated this government had
asked for his recall on account of pub
lie statements to which the state de-
partment took ~offense.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
ALLIES LEAVE BULGARIA
Ministers at Sofia Receive Passports
When BuIgars Reject Russia's VI.
timatum-To Attack Seryia.

london.-king Ferdinand of Bulga.
ria has rejected Russia's ultimatum
demanding that she break with the
central powers and eXpel German Off
GERS who have taken charge of Bulga.
riG's army staff, and at the same time,
according to several correspondents,
has sent an ultimatum to SeryIa. al
lowing Il time limit of "a hours for
the cession Cf Macedonia to Bulgaria.
The Russian, French. British and
Italian ministers have asked for their
passports, Bulgaria's answer to the
Russian ultimatum being unsatisfaC.
tory. The Servian minister has also
asked for his passports.
The programme of the Germanic
empires apparently includes the con.
s~olidat'on of their field operations
with their Turkish allies b. sweeping
clear n path from Berlin and Vienna
to Constantinople. For the accomplish.
ment of this programme they have al,
ready secured the cooperation Of Bul.
garia. They need the neutrality of
Greece ard Roumania, and then must
crush Servia.
These developments tend to confirm
the statements OF the German press
that the German emperor has guaran.
teed to Bulgaria both Greek and Rou.
manian neutrality. Thus the crucial
field of warfare has shifted from the
French and Russian fronts TO the Bal.
kan peninsular, where German success
would near the realization of Emper.
or Williams ambitions for expansion
toward India and Asia.
The people of the entente nations
fully appreciate the crisis. British
newspapers impress on the public that
II the German emperor has secured the
friendly neutrality Of the king of
Greece, enormous efforts will be
needed 10 check the combined German
and Austrian advances toward a june.
tion with the Turks and B~ulgars.
The French and British expedition
may have completed the landing at
Saloniki, but If Greek support against
Bulgaria cannot be counted on heavy
re-enforcements win be needed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Farmers Organize.

Cleveland.-The Farmers Co-opera-
tive Produce Association of Cleveland,
Miss, has been organized, and will un-
dertake to look after the interests Of
the farmer in this vicinity, devoting its
attention especially to the sale of the
farmers produce to a better advan-
tage. The organization has up to date
a membership of 70. At present the
organization has taken steps to insure
the sale of their cotton seed at the
very best market price.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
British Turn Tables.

London.-The German steamer Svio-
MIA, Of Stettin, has been torpedoed in
the Baltic by a British submarine. Ten
OF the crew have been landed, while
the remainder are on the way to Sast.
nitz. The version of this incident sent
from Copenhagen says that the Svionia
ran ashore after it was fired on by a
British submarine. The steamer Svio-
ma. which was build in 1895 at South
Shields. was 1886 tons gross, 1t was
owned by a shipping firm Of Stettin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
RUSSIANS SHELL
BULGARIAN PORT
CITY OF VARNA. ON BLACK SEA
UNDER FIRE FROM RUSSIAN
WARSHIPS.
ARMY ADVANCING ON SERVIA
kustro. German Force Of 100000 Men
viii Attempt 10 Completely Crush
Serbs Greece Attempts
Neutrality.

London The long threatened Aus
tro-German offensive in the Balkans,
with the added menace Of Bulgaria.
has begun in earnest. Almost stimuli.
t~aneously with the rupture Of diplo-
matte relations between Sofia and the
entente, an Austro-German army es-
timated at 400,00 men, with an enor
nous weight OF heavy artillery, start.
ed to attack Seryia from north and
west, and. according 10 Berlin, crossed
the Drina. Danube and Save rivers at
many points and firmly established IT.
self on The Seryiau side.
Il Is reported that two Russian cruis-
erS are actively bombdrding the Bui-
garian port Of Varna on the Black Sea,
The AnElo-Freuch troops. which
were landed at SalonIki with the tact;
consent Of the Greek governments, are
being hurried northward 10 assist Ser
via and, If possible, keep the Bulgar
fans from capturing the Soliki-Nis
railway. tho only source by which tGe
Serynns can be fed with munitions OF
war.
The hoped for support from Greece
has not been forthcoming, King Con
Etantinc, by the dismissal of Premier
Veni2clos, having shown that, while
his country sympathizes with the
cause Of the allies, he is not prepared
to 20 againsi the central powers or
TO fulfill the obligations Of the Greco
ServIan treaty Of alliance, which pro
yides that one ally must go to The as.
~sistance OF the other in case of at.
tack,
A new Greek cabinet Of mixed sym
pathies has been accepted and the ex-
peCtatiOn now is that unless public
opinion forces the hand of the govern.
ment and insists on action on the side
of the allies, Greece will remain neu-
trail.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Road Contracts Awarded.

Corinth.-The board of supervisors,
In their regular monthly session, in
spected the construction work that has
been done at the county poor farm re-
Gently. Two new buildings were erect
ed and several hundred dollars worth
Of repairs made on the old buildings.
At this session several road contracts
were awarded to continue the good
roads movement begun here, and sew
eral miles of good roads r now be-
ing constructed from Corinth to the
Prentiss county line.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Will Sell Prison Cotton,

The board of trustees Of the peni-
Tertiary have decided to put a block
of the cotton that is ready at Parch-
man on the market while the market
Is apparently good. At a meeting Sec
rotary Conan was instructed to ad-
vertise for sale from zoe to 1000 bales.
This will leave on hand about 500
bales already ginned and prepared to
move, in addition to much more still
to be picked, which will be held pend
ing further market developments. In
addition to the cotton to be offered
for sale, there is an additional stock
OF seed ready, probably five or six
carloads, for which it is hoped to Sc
cure a good market.
According to Trustee Montgomery,
it the shortest cotton crop on Parch-
nan in eight years. There is, how
ever, a good corr crop.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Sixteen Pharmacists Pass.

Out of a class of rs who took the
state board of pharmacy examination,
16 were successful in meeting the re-
CURED tests, and licenses have been
issued accordingly. The following were
the proficients:
N. l.. Chapman, Centerville; J.S.Gun-
ter, Shelby; l.. l.. Jones, Waynesboro;
T. r. Justice, ~Pascagoula; j. P. Nc
Cabe, Biloxi; ]. A. Moss, Biloxi; S. T.
Mcllwain, Sandersville; J. B. Driskell,
Clarksdale; l.. l.. Wrenn, Magnolia;
Glenn Sturdivant, Sardis; c. J. Mar
tax, Anguilla; C. C. O'Neal, %Ittabena;
]. c. Barr, Collins; Horace Mitchell,
Corinth; H. l.. Wonders, Meridian; C..
P. Campbell, Duck Hill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
POSSE IN PURSUIT.
LYNCHING LIKELY
GUS FURNACE. NEGRO SLAYER,
CAPTURED TWICE, BUT Es-
cAPES BOTH TIMES.
FARMERS TO COOPERATE
organization Formed at Cleveland
Will Promote Sale of Produce at
Best Prices-News Notes from
Over the State.

Senatobia.-The negro, Gus Turnage,
who shot and killed Andrew wilkins,
a white man, near Holly Springs, Miss,
and made his escape, has knocked
Constable R. L. Hale down with a
brickbat in the eastern part of this
county and for the second time made
his escape. Officer Hale opened fire
on the negro and it is thought wound
ed him. The negro ran. taking a north
western direction from Tyro, Miss.
A large posse of citizens of Marshall
and Tate counties are searching the
country between Tyro and Byhalia for
the negro, and if he is captured it is
very likely he will be lynched.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15

Greenwood.-O. F. Bledsoe sold 757
bales of last years cotton at the uni
form price of 10 cents per pound. The
purchase was made by MCGEE, Dean &
Jones, who are represented here by
Sumter Gillespie. The check for the
payment of the lot was something like
$4,000. Mr.. Bledsoe carried over
more than 1000 bales last year and
had previously sold n lot Of zoo
bales and one of about $50 bales.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Copper Scarce in Germany.

London.-The German ministry has
announced that owing to a scarcity Of
copper all chandeliers and lighting ap-
paratus as well as works of art such
as statues will be taken over by the
government. Lighting appliances not
In daily use will be taken first, but it
is stated that the government soon
will have to seize all the copper in
Germany.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
PLAN JACKSON TO
VCKSBURG ROAD
GRAVELED HIGHWAY TO RIVER
CITY is STRONGLY ENDORSED
BY THE TAXPAYERS.
WILL SELL PRISON COTTON
Trustees Will Place Nearly 1000 Sales
the States Staple and Much Seed
on the Market in Near
Future.
Jackson.

All obstacles in the way of a gray
eled highway all the way from Jack
son to Vicksburg seem now to have
been eliminated, and practical steps
have been taken for covering the re-
naming lengths of road, through the
voluntary action of the property own
ers and taxpayers OF the district. There
is nor automobile travel between
Jackson and Vicksburg, as stated by
statisticians, than between any other
two points in Mississippi, and the de-
mand for highway improvement is i'm
perative.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
In CHARGE Of River Work.

Vicksburg.-Capt. Harold c. Fiske,
United States Department of Engi-
neers, ranking as third captain, has
arrived and has taken charge of the
duties Of the Vicksburg engineering
district, relieving Maj. ]. R. Slattery,
who has been at the head of both the
Third District and the Vicksburg dis
trict since the departure of Capt. Err.
est Graves last October.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Jackson Woman Jitney Victim.

Mrs. L. T. Wyatt, the young wife
and mother who was so badly injured
as result Of a jitney auto accident,
when she was thrown violently against
the car from which she was alighting
by another a coming up from the
rear, continues in a serious condition.
Mrs. Wyatt sustained a badly crushed
leg, caused by the impact of the blow
which she received, which threw her
heavily across the hood of the auto
mobile
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
More Men May Join Strikers.

Schenectady, N. Y.-The union work.
ers in the Lynn and Pittsfeld, Mass,
and Fort Wayne, Ind, plants of the
General Electric Company are likely
at any moment to join the ten thous,
and strikers from the local plant in
their demand for an eight,hour day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Liberty Bell at Brookhaven.

Brookhaven. - Arrangements have
been made with those in charge of the
Liberty Bell, to stop in this city for a
short time in order to afford the citi-
zens here an opportunity to see the
bell. The bell will be exhibited her;
on Friday, November 10.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
3OO.Yard Gain In NardanaIIaa

London.-During the past month of
fighting in the D~ardanelles the British
have gained on an average something
more than 500 yards all along the cen.
Ter OF the four mile Suvla front, ac-
cording to an official statement given
out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Loan Practically Ready

New lork.-Minor details in connec.
ton with the closing of the $500, 000, 900
credit loan to Great Britain and
France has occupied the attention of
the Anglo-French financial commits
sion, 1t was said the contract for the
loan probably would be signed at once
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Find Valuable Iron Ore Deposit.

Maben,-An analysis of iron ore by
the A. & M. College found on the land
of Hale Thomas, shows the ore to be
fine, 421a per cent pure iron and GO per
cent iron oxide. # this ore is in suf-
ficient quantity it will be a valuable
mineral asset to the State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Austrian Sub. Gets Shin.

Athens.-The British steamer Ara.
bian. en- route from London to Pira.
Gus, Greece. has been torpedoed by
an Austrian submarine, twelve miles
south of Cythere. Thirty.five of the
crew were saved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
kiplinq's Son Believed Dead

London.-John Kipling, Is, of the
irish Guards, only son of Rudyard
hipling, is reported in the latest cas-
ualty list as missing and believed to
have been killed"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Entire Family Petitions Governor.


A dozen relatives of Leroy Falkner,
life-termer in the Mississippi peniten
tiary, came so miles in a wagon to ask
Gov. Brewer to pardon the prisoner,
who was convicted of murder in Leaks
county several years ago. The father.
in-law, mother-in-law, wife, mother and
several children of the prisoner were
in the party, but they did not succeed
in getting any promises from the chief
executive.
The Leake county family came over
very dusty roads, travelling slowly, and
when they drove up to the big state.
house attracted a great deal of atten-
ton. They marched into the execu.
tive suite, and in a few moments were
begging and pleading with the gov.
n to sign a paper that Falknel
could return to his home. The gov.
ernor promised to consider the case,
and that was all the relatives of Falk.
ner could succeed in having him do
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Timber Man Loses 1850 o Loo..

Natchez.-Will Bryant, we'll known
lumber man, reports the loss of 1876.
900 logs which were tied up in a bend
near Hutchins Landing, when the re.
cent storm struck them. The RATS
were torn to pieces and were a tota'
l0sS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Enuineer Dies of Yellow Fever.

Panama. young engineer named
Mundy, whose home was in Kansas,
died in a hospital of yellow fever.
He contracted the disease in Colombia,
where he was engaged in mining.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
British Losses HEAVY.

London.-Another heavy casualty
list, made public here, indicates the
price paid for the recent British vic
tory in France. The official list gives
the names of 80 officers and 1875 men
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
See Italian Expedition to Balkans.

Rome-Five Serbian army officers of
high rank have arrived in Rome. Their
presence has attracted much attention.
as it is reported they are to accompany
an Italian expedition to the Balkans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Will Build W. o. w. Hall.

Natchez.-The Woodmen of the
World Of Sicily Island, La, a few
miles from Natchez, will shortly erect
a W. 0. w. hall. For this purpose S..
00e is being raised.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Snow In Dakotas.

Deadwood, S. D.--From three to six
inches of snow fell throughout the
Black Hills Oct. 4, the first general
fall of the season,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Will Operate Liuht Plant.


That R. l.. Benson, of Chicago, own.
er of the plant Of the Capital Light and
Power Company, which was sold to
him at public auction several months
ago, will reconstruct the system and
begin to operate it by the first Of next
December is the news brought here by
e. E. Hindman, Mr.. Benson's attorney,
who went to Chicago to consult with
him regarding the matter.
Mr.. Hindman states emphatically
that Mr.. Benson has definitely decided
to operate the plant himself, and that
he expects to expend between $40. 900
and $4,000 in buying new machinery,
making extension of the power ami
ligh. wires, and rebuilding the lines
that may not be in good condition.
The Capital Light plant has been
Idle a long while. Unable to meet the
mortgage held by Mr.. Benson when II
became due, it was sold by the court
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Widow Of Titanic Victim Renarries

Boston.-Mrs. Eleanor Elkins WI.
dener, of Philadelphia. widow of Geo.
d. Widener, who was lost with his son
on the Titanic, has married DR.. Alex.
ander Hamilton Rice, Of this city.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-15
Jitney Driver Is Fined.

After a hearing in the city police
court before Justice Luther Manship.
John Bellew, driver and owner of the
jitney auto car that ran down and Sc
verely injured Mrs. L. T. Wyatt, was
found guilty of reckless and careless
driving and fined 500. Mrs. Wyatt is
still confined in the hospital.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-27
EXTRA SESSION OF
CONGRESS is SURE
coseREssMAN-ELEcT o. a HoL
liNesWoRTH SAYS PREsi-
DENT MUST ACT.
Ohio Man vlslted In the CITY Vester
DAY. and Discussed Mexican
and European Arain

Former Attorney General ID. A. Hol.
hnssuorth. Of Cadiz. o. Congressman
elect from the Eighteenth district.
was In the city yesterday and ex-
pressed he opinion hat President
Wilson would need to call an extra
session OF the Sixty-fourth Congress
before its regular meeting in Decem-
Der.
The growing complications In Mex
leo" said he. are threatening and are
liable at any moment 20 break out In
riot n wholesale murder OF foreign
ers. thus In effect forcing this govern
ment TO armed Intervention or a hui
initiating abandonment OF the so
called Monroe doctrine.
The European war situation also
requires the most delicate diplomatic
handling. The slightest mistake in
which may al once involve the United
States In war. or worse. an actual hu-
initiation OF the nation In the eyes OF
foreign powers. And II we are fortu-
nate enough to escape these alternar
tives. the fearful ravages and waste OF
the war are likely Dor to end in the
utter exhaustion of some. n not all.
the ~belligercnts. The wrecked condi-
tion OF Belgium and Poland Is but a
sample OF what the whole continent
may soon be. Absolute p~rostration
and bankruptcy are certain among the
warning nations. and a crisis even IN
civilization seems imminent. Peace Is
sure to precipitate a supreme test OF
modern progress and culture. Only
two results are possible, either a re-
lapse toward barbarism or the rescue
OF twentieth century civilization by
the united influence OF the neutral
powers.
TT will not be an easy task. The
President will need the helpful advice
and assistance OF the new Congress.
rs well al great patience and God-like
wisdom and f-orbearance. The future
intercourse OF nations, except upon
tho basis hat might makes right, f.
at stake. and Americas opportunity
and duty are clear. The United States
must be prepared 10 lead the world
in united action for the preservation
of all that is really good and true In
modern thought.
"As a nation we must be ready when
the crisis comes u aid in the rescue
of Christian civilization. aid In the
up-building OF wrecked Christian COM
monwealths on a basis which shah
forever make war impossible.
The world problems OF the near fu-
lure are big with possibilities. but
ove the clash OF c~ontending armies
and the w~reckage and misery and
gloom OF PROSTATE nations should be
heard and felt the clear notes OF
American craftsmanship and Ameri-
a honor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-27
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