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The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-04-30
Fire in Fosters Cafe.

A fire in which Mr.. J. F. Fos-
ter, proprietor Of Fosters Cafe
came near losing his life occur
red in the cafe at four thirty,
Monday morning. Mr.. Foster
had just entered the rear door
and upon striking a match to
Slight fire in the range there
was an explosion from the effects
of escaped gasoline that demolo
ished the furniture in the front
of the cafe and tore out the heavy
plate glass windows. Mr.. Foster
was knocked down and fOrtu-
nately for him he fell near the
back door through which he
made his escape. Gasoline had
escaped from coffee urn which
was in the front room and the
entire building seemed to be filled
with the escaped gas.
Parties hearing the explosion
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-04-30

rushed to the place and the fire
company was called, The COM
pany promptly responded and
saved the building from destruc-
ton. The loss was complete on
the interior of the cafe and all
windows were completely smash
ed. The loss was covered by in
surance. The building owned by
Mr.. J.W. Yates was also insured.
Mr.. Foster was fortunate in es-
Gaping with his life. Had he
been in the front end of the
building when the match was
struck he would have been in
stantly killed.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-04-30
Mrs. Marsie Prout

On April 26. Mrs. Margie Prout
quietly passed away at her home
on South Broadway. For many
years she was afflicted. but
bravely bore her part in the bat
ties of life. Her death came as
a shock to the family and her
friends, for only a short time
was her condition thought Sc
rious.
Few mothers have been more
devoted to their children than
was she. This love was expressed
in many ways by her tender care
and self sacrifice.
Few women have been more
faithful or more loyal in their
church relations than was she.
She loved her pastors, In her
life was exemplified Pauls expe.
rience: Il have fought good
fight. l have finished my course,
l have kept the faith; henceforth
there is laid up for me a crown
of righteousness.
The funeral was held from the
Baptist church on Tuesday after
noon, April 27. The services
were conducted in an impressive
manner by Rev. T. j. Barksdale
a nd Rev. J. D. Hunter. Col. W.
L. Clayton paid a beautiful trib-
ute to her faithfulness in all
matters entrusted to her care,
telling of her eagerness always
to respond with the Lords tenth.
The interment took place in
Glenwood cemetery. Many beau
tiful floral designs attested the
love and esteem of friends.
By her going the hearts of her
two children are left desolate,
but to these we would commend
the Christ, the author and finish
erAof our. faith.
'Disappointment-hi his appointment.
Lord | take it then as such,
Like the clay in hands of potter,
Yielding wholly to thy touch;
All my ffe's plan is thy moulding,
Not one single choice be mine,
Let me answer, unrepining-
Father-"Not my will, but thine. y
NDisappointment-his appointment
Change the letter, then, dear friend,
Take in cheerful acquiescence
All thy Fathers love may send;
Soon will faith be lost in vision,
Then in glory, thou shalt see
'His appointment, f" and that only
Was the right way home for thee.
*#*
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-04-30
'UPELo MISS. FRIDAY APRIL 80, 1918
ANOTHER RALLY DAY.

Those in charge of cleaning
up the town have decided to
have another rally day and
make Tupelo the cleanest town
in the state. Everybody will
be expected to take part in this
work. All the schools of the
city will be turned loose for
the day and boys and girls will
be among the most active in
the work. Members of the I.
Nj. C.. A., business men, young
men and older ones will be
asked to don overalls and join
in the work. Friday next. the
7th day of May has been select
ed as the next rally day and
you will be expected to do a
full part in the work. Lunch
will be served at noon.
The inspectors appointed by
the state will make the rounds
by the 18th of May. so we
should not be caught mapping.
Let everybody do their part
and Tupelo will win.
The ladies request that all
housekeepers order their gro-
ceries in the morning, SO that
all delivery wagons may be
used to aid in removing the
rash from the streets in the
afternoon.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-04-30
S. P. Stovall Speaks

Before good audience Friday
night last at the court house
Hon. P. S. Stovall spoke in the
interest of his candidacy for
Governor. He was introduced
7 by Mr.. F. H. Mitts as one of Lee
county's sons who had gone out
and made good in all the avenues
of life that he had filled. The
son of the late DR.. Stovall, he
was born near Belden and came
from an ancestry that had reflect
ed honor upon the county and
state as ministers of the gospel.
physicians. lawyers and farmers.
AS a farmer and banker, Mr..
Stovall had succeeded and in his
race for treasurer aught was not
said against his character.
AS Treasurer of the State,
through which office the vast
ums expended for the support
of the state government are dis
tributed, Mr.. Stovall is enabled
to furnish a detailed statement
of the states financial condition.
Mr.. Stovall used the facts and
figures at his command to show
some of the evils now affecting
the state government and prom
ised, if elected, he would use the
influence and power of the office
of governor to correct these evils.
Mr.. StovaIl opposed the sale of
the state farms as some of his
opponents advocate and stated
that if elected he would advocate
a change in the management of
those farms which, in his opin-
ion, would bring annual returns
up to the half million dollar mark.
Mr.. Stovall expressed the conf
dence in the support that he was
receiving throughout the state
md called attention to the fact
that Lee and Pontotoc counties
were the banner counties in CIV
ing him large majorities in his
race for state treasurer.
At the close of his speech Mr..
Stovall was roundly applauded
by the audience.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-04-30
NO. 6

HIGH CLASS MANLY acting promptly secure an ex
elusive contract Lee County Miss with the Lamar Lie IN
Sun Home Oe Jackson, Mss The trido at home
sentiment becoming very strong Mississippi people
oestng that be written the Lamar Life the
Sta es Oldest best home company It's policies and rates
meet any kind of competition We have Special County Con
tract to offer man capable handling Lee County Ad
dress W. @. COLE, President c. w. WELTY Secretary,
Jackson Miss.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-04-30
Miss Jeffie Bell Kitchener
The welcome summons, Con

up nlgner, was JOyfully an
swered when, on the morning of
April 27, the gentle spirit of
Miss Jefie Bell Kitchener enter
ed peacefully into that City not
made with hands," eternal in
the heavens. where she will live
forevermore with her Redeemer
she served and loved so we'll.
Her passing from out our midst
has cast a shadow over the entire
community. From a child she
was reared in Tupelo and by her
bright, lovable nature won the
hearts of all, for she had a smile
and a kind word for everyone;
even to the humblest person she
greeted with the same kindly
recognition. Her heart was full
of love for her church, her friends
and all humanity. To know her
was to love her. This was most
beautifully expressed in her last
illness, which continued about
five months and during this time
not a single day passed that
beautiful flowers, delicacies and
every thing which could add to
her comfort and pleasure was
lavishly sent, not only by those
who knew and loved her, but
even strangers contributed these
material expressions of sympa-
thy and esteem.
She gradu ated from the Tupelo
High School with honors and was
so bright and gifted in her stud
les she was exempt from exam
nations. Nature was lavish with |
her gifts. Not only was she en-
dowed with a bright intellect and
a lovely disposition, but she also
hadsie rare gift Of beauty Of
face and figure, but most of ALI
it was the soul within which gave
her the charming personality.
At the early age of II she
united with the Christian church |
and her devotion to her Lord and
Savior was so noticeable that in
a few months, as young as she
was, she was given a primary
class in Sabbath school, and es-
pecially, she became an enthusl-
astic Sabbath school worker and
continued in this work until her
last illness. She was born a
teacher and was at her best with
children. She understood gain
ing their confidence and love,
and was never so happy as when
she had these little ones gathered
around her, teaching them of a
Savior's love.
Grace was given her IN full
measure to bear the suffering
she passed through; her patience
and fortitude was remarkable;
she felt no fears of death and
several times expressed a desire
to be with her Savior, and when
the end came she passed out as
softly as loosened leaves of roses.
God has taken her to bloom in
His eternal garden and we can
only look up through our tears
and say, "Thy will be done"
The funeral services were con-
Quoted from the Christian church
by Brother Armor. The pail
bearers were Messrs. W. K.
| Gardner, R. F. Adams. r. W
Reed, Clyde Dabbs, j. +. Davis,
| w. S. Vincent, w. L. Wagner
and L. E. Milan.
This lovely form was laid be-
meath a mound of the most ex-
quisite floral designs.
| There is no death, an angel form
| Walks Ger the earth with silent tread,
He bears our best loved things away,
And then we call them dead.
And when he sees smile too bright,
Or heart too pure for taint and vice,
| He bears it to that world of light,
To dwell IN Paradise.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-04-30

Remember. l offer 500 reward for
any watch l can't make give satisfac-
tion. M. L. Clopton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-22
SUFFRAGTSTS PLAN
WEEK OF ACTIVITIES
Campaign Will Be Pushed With
Vigor-Theatre Party and
Bazaars on Program.

The third week of the spring campaign
being waged by sutfragists IN and about
this city starts today This weeks work
promises to be even more vigorous. The
early part of the week will be taken up
in furthering the plans 70" the spring
and summer campaigns and in propa-
Ganda purposes. Other activities sched-
uled for the week are theatre party
and two bazaars.
The suffragists have several events
ntneduled for today. Miss Hannah j. Pat
terson, of Pittsburgh, State chairman OF
the Woman Suffrage party. addressed the
College Equal Suffrage League at the
home of Mrs Lucy Lewis, 1885 Pine street.
this afternoon.
Tonight at o'clock Miss Ollie Hast
inGs. of the Equal Franchise Society, will
address the Foresters Association. at 1902
South Broad street
Many suffragists will so in a body to-
night to see NazimoVa In Marion Craig
Wentworth's 'NVar Brides" They will
occupy boxes. These will be decorated
with the yellow suffrage colors. A num-
ber OF "votes for women" flags Will also
be hung from the boxes occupied by
tho suffragists.
Tomorrow suffra gists in Oak Lane will
give a bazaar under the auspices of the
sectional branch of the Woman Suffrage
party at the home OF Mrs. H. c. Groben,
Oak Lane. The general character of
articles sold at such affairs will be on
hand A number of novelties will also
be introduced.
Mile. de Vrabant, who recently came
to this country from Belgium, will act
in the capacity of a fortune teller. She
will also sing. Others who will contribute
vocal numbers are Sadie r. Stewart, Mrs.
James Campbell and Mrs. George NAL
pass Mrs. Il. +. Whitney Will be the
accompanst. Mrs. George Persol, Mrs.
Scott Nearing and Mrs. j. +. Dechant
will be among those who will speak at
the bazaar in support of the cause"
Funds raised will be used to further the
work of the Oak Lane branch of the
Woman Suffrage party The bazaar will
be held from TO 6 o'clock in the after
noon.
A tea will be given by members OF
the Woman Suffrage party tomorrow
afternoon at the home of Mrs TIlwood.
146 Sumac street, from TO o'clock Mrs.
Frank Miles Day, Mrs. NJ. Estele Rus
sci and Miss Betsy Mckay will make
addresses
On Wednesday a bazaar will be held
nv the Equal Franchise Society at the
Headquarters, S5 South 9Th street. A num-
ber OF "Ieft overs from the keystone
state Bazaar. recently held by the COM
hlned suffrage societies OF this city, will
be sold. Various assortments of dainties
for the home will be on hand. Mrs. NJ
Q. Morgan will contribute fresh candies
made by herself Implements for farm
and garden use will also be sold. as well
as seedlings, cuttings and potted flowers
and plants
A committee is IN charge of the plans
for the affair. including MRS. Wilfred
Lewis, Mrs, NJ. II. Ingham, Mrs. Horatio
Gates Lloyd. Miss Margaret Davis. Mrs.
Harry Lowenburg and Miss Sophia Fl.
Dulles
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-22
GERMANS DRIVE SLAVS
OUT OF MEMEL AFTER
CORY STREET BATTLE
kecapture of Baltic Sea-
port Announced by Ber-
lln-Muscovites Retreat
in Northern Part of East
Prussia.

Przemysl has surrendered IN tbo
cars investing forces, according 10 an
official statement from Petroprad can
ture OF the Gallcian stronghold opens
the way for a new drive on the old
OBJECTIVE, which is a key both to Vienna
ana Breslau and Posen. the Sllcsian de-
fenses of Berlin
Memel, which the Russians occupied
on thursday was recaptured by the
Germans. after conflict in which the
streets flowed with blood. The Berlin
official report states that the Baltic
seaport of East Prussia was retaken
yesterday.
Vienna chronicles local successes in
the Carpathians. Austrian forces again
are active on the Servian border.
The Germans are making violent Mt
tempts to drive the French from their
positions at Les Eparges says the Of
hcial report from Paris. while in the
Nosges the French are attackihr the
Germans in an attempt to retak, lost
ground. Along the Aisne the French
are shellinE with their heaviest guns
the German lines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-22
GERMANS ATTACK FRENCH
POSITION AT LES EPARGES
Paris Reports Violent Attacks in
Vosges and Along the Aisne.

PARIS, March %.
At Les Eparges the Germans have
launched a number of violent counter
attacks in an effort to recapture the
ground lost to the French last week.
On the other hand, the French are deliv-
ering counter-assaults in the Vosges to
retake ground lost at Reichackerkopf.
Upon the Aisne, in retaliation for the
hombardment of the Scissors Cathedral,
the French have cannonaded the Ger
man positions with the utmost violence.
The French used their heaviest guns
against the German lines extended from
Nouvron to Celle.
Artillery duels are reported from the
northern end of the battle line.
New turns and angles put upon the bat
lie front by recent fighting have Increased
Its length until il is now estimated that
The line is 500 miles long. OF this the
French are defending about $50 miles and
the English the balance. Counting the
Various lines of earthworks. 1t is esti-
mated that there are at least 5000 miles
OF trenches on the battle front on the
Allies slde alone and at least that
amount Of earthworks on the German
side also.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-22
ANOTHER FRENCH
BATTLESHIP SUNK,
TURKEY ASSERTS
Gaulois Goes Down Off
Tenedos After Being g
Forced to Retire From
Battle Line, Says Official
Reports.

CoNsTANTINOPLE, March 22.--An Of
ficial statement issued at the Turkish
War Office today asserts that the French
battleship Gaulos sank off Tenedos as
a result of damage suffered in the at
tack of tho Allies fleet on the Dardan-
elles forts last Thursday
Our observers report" says tho state
ment, that the French battleship Gaul-
ois retired in a badly crippled condition
to Tenedos with the other hostile IRON
clads after the battle OF March IS and
subsequently sank. The members of her
crew were rescued by other warships.
"It is believed that more than 100 French
sailors were killed by our shells when
they exploded on the Gaulois.'
The French battleship Gauois was built
in 1896, with a displacement of 1l,0S2 tons.
She carried 631 officers and men, Her
armament consisted of four Pinch, ten
5.5-inch and eight 39-inch guns. together
with 90 3-pounders and four torpedo tubes.
A dispatch from Tenedos, transmitted by
Paris last night stated that the Gaulois
was anchored off Havrais Island, with a
French battleship standing by.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-22
PRZEMYSL FALLS
BEFORE CZAR'S ARMY

ContlEued from Page One
the people were suffering keenly from
hunger
Early in the siege, Austrian sorties
we're successful in stemmIng the ad-
vance OF the Russians. but General Dimit-
neh's army was reinforced and he re-
celved new long range Howitzers with
which he bombarded the forts into sub
mission
OPENS WAY TO CRACOW.
The fall OF Przemysl will release prob
ably 10000 troops and great quantity
OF artillery for the operations In western
1alicia particularly against Cracow.
a. orrzemysl lies on the San river. about
~ miles east of Tarnow, which the Rus
siahs mold. Przemysl has been a con-
s.aht menace to the Russians position at
Isrnow' owing TO the possibility of the
city being relieved by an Austrian army
from the south.
The announcement of the fall of Przem-
~ caused great rejoicing here. The Rus
san victory is regarded as OF the utmost
Importance, opening the way for a deter
mined advance against Cracow and thence
hi'o sllesia' the gateway to Berlin"
TIE DEUM OF THANKSGIVING.
The official report follows:
The fortress Of Przemysl has surren-
asred to our troops. At the headquarters
% % the eommander-in-chlef a TIE Deum OF
thanksgiving was celebrated In the pres
snee OF Emperor Nicholas. Grand Duke
nleholas, the commander-in-chief of the
russian army, and all members OF the
General STAFF"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-22
OPPOSE ABOLITION
OF CENSORSHIP
Holy Name Societies Defend
Breitinger and Declare
Against Movie Mems Plea.

The fight of moving picture exhibitors
against j. Louis Breitinger. State Cen
sor. took a new angle today with the
entry of the Diocesan Union OF Holy
Namo Societies in Philadelphia, which
adopted resolutions against repeating or
altering the censorship laws. Movement
to repeal II or as n compromise, to force
j, Louis Breitinger out Of his place as
chief censor has been begun by the NOV
ing picture men,
Tho stand of the Diocesan Union was
influenced by the attitude OF the Catholic
organization toward censorship, IL was
explained, when tho censor law was up
held by resolution. This has been con-
sistently in favor or restrictive laws for
moving pictures. The Diocesan Union
brought it's influence to bear in favor OF
the passage OF the original censorinE act.
II was said.
Nearly 200 delegates from Holy Name
societies in Philadelphia We're present at
the annual meeting OF the union yester-
day when the censorship law was upheld
It was indorsed by Bishop John ]. Nc
Cort, State Senator Farley and a number
of other speakers The meeting was at
Annunciation Church Hall, 10th and
Dickinson streets.
When several speakers had urged a
stand on the side of the censorship law,
the union adopted a resolution authoriz-
ing the officers TO take any action deemed
necessary to fight the effort TO repeal the
law.
The film mems efforts to repeal the
present law will be combated by petit
nj ltga WI.4r. 4
onstration in favor OF censorship by
Catholic societies in Chester. Montgom-
cry, Bucks. Delaware and Philadelphia
Counties, it was announced.
This society was active in bringing
about the passing OF the present censor
ship law" said Bishop McCort, land il
any attempt Is made to annul this law
we must enter the battle again and stand
ready to back up the censorship. The
minds of our children would be open
once more to debauchery and demoraliza-
ton This must not be-"
John j. Guerin. newly elected custodian
OF the union. was another who spoke
against repeating the censorship. He de-
Tended J. Louis Breitinger, the censor
Owe believe that Mr.. Breitinger IL do
ing his duty WELL" Mr.. Guerin said
"The only defense the moving picture
people have for their action is that all
the pictures are not being censored We
stand lor an addltlon 10 MT BreltinRer's
staff. We do not believe he has been
abusing his power as the exhibitors say.
"Wlth the censorship removed, the
movie people 7 believe. will try to make
up for lost time. They can appeal to
lower class OF people II they are given
their own way. It's simply an effort to
make more money at the expense OF pub
Ito morals.
Attorney General Francis Skunk Brown
is in Philadelphia today to discuss the
protests OF the moving picture men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-22
DESCLAUX TRIAL
BEGINS IN PARIS
Paymaster Treasurer Faces
Court for Sending Army Sup
plies to German Woman.

PARIS March 22.-F'rancois Desclaux,
former paymaster-treasurer Of the
French army. today went on trial before
the First Council Of War charged with
appropriatlng military food supplies and
sending them to his beautiful German
friend Madame Bechon.
When the possibilities OF a food famine
were first discussed, the paymasters first
thought, II was alleged. was for shl
Friend" He sent her daintles for her
larder
Madame Rlvet. femme de chambrc to
Madame BechoT received letter from
her husband at the front. He had not
eaten for - hours In flash Madame
Rivet saw It all. The soldiers couldn't
eat because the best rations intended for
them we're finding their way into her
mistress larder She few to tell the mill
tary authorities. and France was shaken
by the biggest scandal since the CaillauN
affair,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-22
FRENCH RETALTATE
FOR FOES ZEPPELIN
RAID UPON PARIS
Ayiators Flying From Bel
fort Drop Bombs on AL
SAGE Eight Per-
sons Injured in Night
Attack Upon Capital.

PARIS. March 90
s,v hours after two German zeppelins
borded Paris from the skies, the
french had launched a successful re-
,.uotory attack. The French airmen,
.,.r,tnr out from the aviation station at
, noifort, few over Habshelm, in Alsace,
.rd dropped number of bombs. 1t Is
.norted from Belfort that two aero,
.,a,es of the Taube type were destroyed
and four hangers demolished. Several
-aslrnents of German recruits that were
snessneuvering In the fields near Hab
Iua,r, became panic-stricken and broke
"nIs. fleeing to a nearby forest.
rhe Sunday Zeppelin raid was declared
,.sav 40 be a complete failure, and per-
sons vent about their business without
he slightest anxiety. So far as can
be learned, only one death resulted from
tbs raid. An aged woman died of fright.
seyen persons were wounded. Damage
"a property was slight.
OF the four zeppelins that left the
German lines for Paris, following the
valley of the Disc, only two succeeded in
reaching the capital. The other two
turned back, one at Ecouen. 10 miles
north of Paris, and the other at Nantes.
on the Seine. SO miles from here. The
two craft that succeeded III nNlnB over
the city were driven off by batteries.
Paris remained comparatively calm
dnring the aerial invasion, the residents
seemingly exhibiting more curiosity than
fear.
The first bombs began dropping on
the outskirts of the city at LAS q. m,
and the last ones fell at 1925.
At 4:30 the military authorities moth
fed the Prefecture that all danger was
over, and the lights of the city, which
had been Vextinguished when the raiders
appeared. again were turned on.
Some of the missiles were highly ex-
plosiye and others are said to have been
Alled with inflammable liquids. Several
fires started, but were quickly extin-
gulshed.
The most damage apparently was done
10 two factories in Courbevoe, where
night work was going on, the light
through their glass roofs making them
excellent targets, and at Asnieres, where
seven bombs were dropped.
The factories at Courbevoie. which
doubtless were the objects of the German
attack, are the Renault Aeroplane and
Motor Works. which are supplying the
French army with hundreds of machines
daily.
At least 40 shells were dropped in the
suburbs. Eight were thrown at Asnieres,
and Compiegne was also bombarded
without serious damage. In Paris an in
cendary bomb struck roof 200 yards
from the American Hospital and near
Isadora Duncan's residence. The house
was set on fire, but the blaze was quickly
extingushed.