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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
RANGERS FIGHT BANDITS
Mexican Outlaws Make An Attack
Against Texas Ranch House-Five
Americans Are Wounded.

,Harlihgen, Tex. - Five American
ranchmen were wounded, two seri-
ously, and several Mexican outlaws re-
ported killed and wounded in a fight
between Texas Rangers and Ameri-
can ranchers and band of Mexican
bandits at Norias ranch, 10 miles north
of Lyford, Cameron county, Texas, on
the night of August s, according to a
telephone message received here from
Norias. The number of casualties to
the Mexicans, it was said, could not
be ascertained, owing to darkness.
The outlaws, estimated to number
between 80 and so, attacked the No
rias ranch houses shortly before dark.
Fourteen ranchmen barricaded theni-
selves in the house and defended the
place until 10 o'clock, when, the mes
sage said, the Mexicans withdrew tenn
porarily. Shortly after the bandits
had withdrawn sixteen Texas Rangers
and armed civilians arrived.
At 10:30 o'clock the report says the
Mexicans returned and again charged
the house and were met by a volley Of
shots from the Rangers and several Of
the Mexicans were killed, the number
not being known. The Mexicans ap-
parently were unaware of the arrival
of the Rangers and armed citizens and
again withdrew.
A special train left Harlingen car
rying 35 United States soldiers and
IL armed civilians to reinforce the
Americans on the Norias ranch.
Passenger trains are running through
the affected district tonight without
lights.
Fritz Georgia, night watchman at
the Lyford, Texas, jail. was shot and
seriously wounded August s.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
aANY WAYS TO USE COFFEE
Wise Housekeeper VIII Not Allow
Leftover Material to Be
Thrown Away.

II you have coffee left over from
breakfast or dinner by no means al
low 1t to be thrown away, but see that
1t is saved from day to day and kept
n bottle, as 1t can be used In many.
different ways. One of the best ways
of using coffee is In making coffee
jelly. But there are other equally
as nice. For instance. there is cof-
fee soufie, the recipe for which 1
stumbled upon quite by accident not
SO long ago, and which have used
many times since, always with good
success. Take a half cupful of milk,
one and half cupfuls OF coffee, two
thirds of cupful of sugar, one table,
spoonful of gelatin. a good pinch or
salt and three eggs. First, soak the
gelatin for an hour in cold water
Then, mix with the coffee, milk and
half of the sugar. Heat in double
boiler. Beat the yolks of the egg
slightly. add what is left OF the sugar
and the salt and pour slowly into the
coffee mixture. Cook until the mix
ture becomes thick and then add the
whites of the eggs, beaten stifiy, and
half teaspoonfuI Of vanilla Beat
the whole thoroughly and turn into q
mold.
Then there is another: Take seven
lump of sugar, half cupful OF cof-
fee, half cupful Of Santa Cruz rum
Heat the coffee, mix the rum and
sugar with it and allow it to stand un-
til cold. You have made most de-
licious cordial. which may be served
after dinner Exchange.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
CZAR HOLDS vlSTULA FORT
Strong Position Still Garrisoned to
Fight Germans and Prevent Them
Using Railroad and River.

London.-With the exception of the
great entrenched camp of Novogeor-
gievsk, the Russians have evacuated
the whole line of the Vistula River.
Ivangorod, the southern fortress, hav-
ing fallen into the hands Of the Aus
tro-German army, the Russians are
making their way eastward to the
Brest-Litovsk line.
The decision of the general staff to
leave the garrison in Novogeorgievsk
is announced in Petrograd dispatches.
The object is 70 deprive the Germans
of the use of railway communications
and of the vistula River for bringing
up supplies for their armies.
Novogeorgievsk is situated at the
junction of the Vistula, Narew and
Wkra rivers, to the northwest of War
saw. It has two powerful hridgeheads,
eight citadels and "A redoubts con-
tanning IL and 12-inch batteries. 1t is
calculated BY military observers here
that an army corps can hold out there
for many months, as the camp is pro-
tected by massive earthworks, which
doubtless have been enlarged and i'm
proved since the Russians were COM
PEELED to begin their retiremnt.
The laying OF siege to Novogeor-
gievsk may prove one of the most in
teresting operations Of the war, as
1t doubtless will show whether earth
works are less susceptible to the fire
of high explosives than are cupola
forts.
OF the retiring Russian armies the
official reports say nothing. The Rus
slams, however. destroyed bridges
over the vistula and placed other OBJ
stacles in the path Of their pursuers,
while others of their forces continue
to offer stubborn resistance to the
Germans and Austrians south and
north who are trying to forge ring
around them.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
CzAR sPURNs PEACE OFFER
Russians Determined to Wage War
Against Kaiser to Flnish--Teu-
tons Plans Failed.

Petrograd.-From absolutely trust
worthy sources, the Bourse Gazette
learns that Emperor William, through
the king of Denmark, offered the Rus
slams terms Of peace. The reply OF the
czar to the Danish monarch's letter
was the categorical decision that at
the present time there could be no
question of peace negotiations.
Having failed to carry out her orgi-
nal programme of crushing France In
the first few months Of the war, Ger
many has now altered her general
plan and is straining every nerve to
eliminate Russia from the number Of
her antagonists in order to be able to
concentrate all her energies against
the allies in the west when they at
last are In a position to cause her
serious inconvenience.
Germany had hoped, by the momen-
tum of her assault on both tanks OF
the Polish salient, to cut off and ut
terly destroy the Russian armies oc-
cupying 1t and thus reduce Russia to
impotence.
No doubt her calculations were
largely based on the idea that the
Russians would cling desperately 10
the Warsaw and Vistula fortresses
and thus allow themselves to be
caught in trap.
1t must have become clear to the
Germans that their plot was frustrat-
ed. Thanks to the timely decision Of
the Russian chief of command, War
saw was evacuated promptly and with
thoroughness. The Germans will find
that the Polish capital is an embar-
RAISING luxury.
The evacuation Of Riga. which is be-
ing done, is now described as merely a
precautionary measure. kilograms
from the town suggest that certain Of
ficials who are of the German race are
seeking to retard the work.
Large numbers of refugees from
Riga have arrived here and filled up
the hotels. The railway stations in
the Baltic capital are still crowded
with people TO secure tickets and reg
lister their luggage.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
CHICKEN IN SPANISH STYLE
Variation From Accepted Method
Which Is Familiar to the House.
wives Of America.

1t will be noticed that in Spanish
cookery white Onions, tomatoes and
olive oil play prominent part. Lit
tie butter is used for frying. II good
olive oil is not obtainable they pre-
fer vegetable fat.
This way of steuing a chicken Is
delicious and makes pleasant varia-
ton from anv American style.
Put one large cooking spooniui o.
olive oil in frying pan; cook in it
until tender one large peeled and
sliced onion and one tomato Tor half
a cupful of canned ones), and half
a banana. Pour this boiling hot over
the chicken In stew pan. To q
four-pound bird add one and a quar-
ter quarts Of boiling water, one table,
spoonful OF salt and an eighth OF
tablespoonful of white pepper. When
the meat is done stir In the thicken-
ing, cook and stir for two minutes
and drop in one tablespoonful OF
minced parsley. You may require q
little more sat and pepper; that Is
left to individual taste.
Serve In deep dish with the sauce
poured round it.
Sometimes half cupful Of rice Is
used (uncooked Of course), then
boiled In It for the last 20 minutes
In this case omit the thickening.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
GERMANS TAKE WARSAW
Prince Leopold, Heading Bavarians,
Enters Polish Capital August s.
Russians Retreat Orderly.

London.-The Germans hold War
saw, capital of Poland, and the third
largest city in the Russian empire.
Bavarian troops entered the city on
the morning of August 5, having taken
successively the Blonie lines and the
outer and inner fortresses of the city
itself, the Russians only fighting rear
guard actions to allow their main
army to escape.
While the Bavarians under Prince
Leopold has fallen the honor of taking
over Warsaw in the name of the Ger,
man emporer and his consort. who are
expected to make state entry within
few days. the real conquerors are
Won Hindenburg's troops, fighting
along the Narew river to the north
east the Austro- Germans, who crossed
the vistula to the south of the city
and the armies of the Austrian Arch
duke Joseph Ferdinand and the Ger
man field marshal. Won Mackensen
advancing northward between the Wis
tula and Bug rivers.
The Russians are fighting desper
ately and stubbornly to check the
progress of these four armies and
have had several successes, inflictine
heavy losses on their pursuers. bui
they are being steadily pressed back
and this made the longer occupation
of the Warsaw salient hazardous
undertaking.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
NEGROES PAY rs,TY FOR
MURDER ON sCAFFoLD AT
sTAR SNILLE.
SECTION BOSS is VICTIM
Railroad Hand at RosedaIe Uses Rifis
on E. w. coruthers With Fatal
Results and Then Defiles
the Officers.

Starkville.-The public double hang
ing Of Dit Seals and Peter Bolen, the
two negroes who were convicted Of
numbering and robbing Willie Taylor,
member of their same race and por-
ter for the Mobile & Ohio Railroad
here, took place here on the morning
Of August 6, without mishap, though
spectacular indeed. The crowd num-
bered IN the neighborhood Of 5000,
some having come from the adjoining
counties, including people of all col
ors and walks of life. Many white
women intermingled in the crowd.
some Of who stood in close proximity
to the scaffold.
Both prisoners ascended without q
tremor of fear or emotion, and after a
brief service by sheir spiritual advis-
ers, were allowed to make public
statement Seals made a full confes-
sion of his part in the murder OF
which he was convicted, duplicating
Bolen, and said he was confident OF
his salvation.
Bolen's statement was directly con-
Trajectory, he disclaiming all knowl-
edge of the affair, stating that he was
going to death in innocence.
At 1i:50, when they were pro-
nounced dead by DR.. ]. W. Eckford.
their bodies were cut down and
placed in coffins by their people.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
Lightning Bolt Kills Woman.

Laurel-A bolt of lightning struck
and almost instantly killed Mrs. II
CERT, aged 53, at her home here while
she was standing near the water pipe
drawing water during thunderstorm
Aug. 4. A pair Of glasses and several
hairpins which she was at the time
wearing were melted instantly and her
head and face were burned in several
places.
No one was in the room with Mrs.
Tigert at the time. and it was some
minutes before the stricken woman
was found. She died almost imme-
diately.
The fatal bolt ran down an electric
light cord, bursting the globe and
socket into fragments and passing
over the water pipe.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
PRODUCTION OF WHEAT is THE
GREATEST EVER GROWN IN
ONE COUNTRY.
IS VALUED AT ONE BILLION
Departmental Estimates Place All
Crops Ahead of Last Year.
Corn Prospects Are on
the Increase.

Washington billion bushels
OF corn, one and half billion busheis
Of oats and billion bushels of wheat
are In prospect for this years Ameri-
can harvest. Record crops Of rye,
white and sweet potatoes, tobacco,
rice and hay also are predicted. Farm
ers planted 310,546,000 acres, or 10,-
100000 acres more than last year, to
their principal products.
The wheat crop, the greatest ever
grown in any country, will be worth
more than $1,0O0.0O0. 900, while the
corn crops value may reach $2,500,-
900, 900.
Estimates of the principal crops, an
nounced Aug. by the Department of
Agriculture, based on conditions OF
Aug. /, show that all crops will be
greater than last year. Wheat and
corn both showed Improvement over
July conditions, though excessive
rains and cold weather in the central
states interfered with threshing. Oats
also suffered in those states, but in
other sections the Improvement more
than Offset his
Corn prospects increased almost
100,000,000 bushels, the principal gains
having been Illinois, 30,000,00O bush.
els; Kansas. 24,0O0,000; Oklahoma
26,O0o,000; Nebraska, 15,000,000; Iowa.
100000, and Texas, 10.000.oOO.
Kansas showed loss of 12.000,0o0
'anshsls Il w'nte- rheaf. oSla'l-na
100000, Nebraska 100000 and Mis-
souri, 100000, while Ohio and Indiana
showed an increase of 100000 each
White potatoes promise to exceed
their former record production by
103, 100000 bushels and sweet potatoes
by 100000 bushels. Other increases
over record crops indicated include
tobacco, 2S,000,00O pounds; fax, 4,2OO,
900 bushels; hay, 100000 tons, and
rye, 100000 bushels. Corn prospects
fell 206,000,000 bushels and oats Is,
100000 bushels below the records.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
Three Escape U. s. Prison.

Leavenworth, Kansas.-Three pris'
oners on Aug. successfully escaped
from the United States penitentiary
here, after having cut through two
brick walls, each one foot thick. and
then climbed to the top of the east
wing of the prison, under construc-
ton, and lowered themselves in safety
to the ground outside, using a rope
they found in use on the construction
Of the building.
The men broke open lock upon q
door leading to tunnel running be-
meath the prison, and then from this
tunnel attacked the two brick walls.
The three men are: ]. B. Jones, OF
Fort Worth, Texas; Joseph Brown. Of
Chicago. and John Duffy, of Cedar
RAPIDS. Ia
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13

DEATH TRAILS AUTO RACE
Two Killed and Two Injured in Initial
3o0-MiIe Derby at Ces Mones.
Bowouts the Cause.

Des Moines, Ia.-Two killed and two
injured marked the initial S00-mile
Derby on the new mile speedway here
August 7, in which Ralph De Palma
was declared the winner, Ralph Mul
ford second, Eddie ODonnell third.
Joe Cooper was killed during the thir
ty-eighth lap, when his car literally
sailed over the outer edge Of the bowl,
as he was nearing the grand stand,
and landed outside. with Cooper and
his mechanician, Lou 3 Piel, pinned
underneath.
The second accident came near the
close of the race, when in the 29Sth
lap Billy Chandler car crashed
against the inside rail, almost oppo-
site the point where Cooper had met
his death.
Morris s. Keeler, mechanician to
Billy Chandler, was so badly hurt that
he died at the hospital shortly before
9 o'clock August s.
Chandler has less than an even
chance for recovery, according to ply.
sicians. Piel, one of the victims of
the first accident, was reported also
to be in critical condition, with Bet.
ter prospects, however, than Chandler.
In both accidents tire blowouts were
ascribed as the cause. although in the
case of Cooper a broken steering
knuckle was said to have been the
immediate reason for sis loss of con
troll
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
PAN-AMERlcAN COUNTRIES JOIN
WITH UNITED STATES ON
TERMS ANNOUNCED.
GETS PROVISIONAL RULER
Washington Will Recognize Such
President and Give Full Support
In suppressing All opposi-
tion Against Him.

Washington-The United States and
six Latin American countries repre-
sented in the Pan-American Confer
ence on Mexican Affairs have agreed
upon a definite policy for the settle
ment OF the Mexican problem. This
announcement was made Aug. by
Secretary of State Lansing.
The plan to be carried out Is ap
proximately as follows:
First-The three leaders in Mexico
will be informed by the Pan-Ameri
can Conference in New York thai
they must declare an armistice and
Immediately confer and agree upon a
provisional president.
Second-Should CarranZa fail tt
agree to this, the United States and
Latin allies will recognize the provis
fonal president who is accepted ol
agreed upon by villa and Zapata and
other patriotic elements.
Third-The factions and people Of
Mexico are to be advised that the
United States will finance the politi
cal elements which agree to provis
ional president and that the proposed
new government will have the active
and moral support Of the United
States. Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uru
ay, Guatemala and Bolivia.
Fourth-It is the purpose Of these
III ternments after the choice Of pro
.cnal president to prevent the ship
iss.- Sss.' : y sT3afttc,5'-tfs - ~
stlon which opposes the new govern
sant.
fIfth-The shipment OF arms anf
munitions of war to the new provis
ional government will be permitted IL
unlimited quantities.
Sixth--In the reorganization OF tht
government under provisional presi
dent there will be full amnesty for al
present political prisoners and no fu
ture prescriptions.
Secretary Lansing, in discussing thu
conference, said he has found it neces
sary to confer with the president ant
obtain his views. This has been don'
follows that the policy adopted has re
follows that the policy adopted hos re
ceived the full approval of Presiden
Wilson.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
PLAYED Soldier: Boy Dead.

Hernando.-Freddie Chamberien, 8
years of age. is dead and Winston Har-
ris, aged 10. his companion. is grief
stricken as the result OF the accidental
discharge of an old army derringer IN
the Harris home August 8. The gun,
found by the Harris boy, was in the
hands of the older boy, when it was
accidentally fired. The bullet lodged
in his companions chest, causing
death within few hours. Both were
playing soldier at the time.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
Raspberry Puffs.

Cook one cupful of boiling water,
four tablespoonfuls of butter. table,
spoonful of sugar and one-half salt
spoonful Of salt until the butter
melts; add one and one-half cupfuls
of pastry -four, stir until the mixture
leaves the sides OF the pan, remove
from the fire, cool and add three large
unbeaten eggs, one at time, beating
thoroughly between each addition.
Press through pastry bag on but
tered and Toured tins. bake about half
an hour, cool, cut slit in each and
Gil with raspberry jam.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
Search For Bandits.

Brownsville, Tex.-Four companies
of United States infantry arrived in
Cameron county, Texas, Aug. 9. from
Fort Mcintosh and were Immediately
sent to stations at Sebastian, Ray
mondviile, SaE Benito and Harlingen.
No reports had been received Of fur
ther trouble at Norias ranch, go miles
north Of Brownsville, where FIVE Mex
ican bandits and one Mexican woman
were killed and Ave Americans wound
ed in battle. Soldiers, state and
county officers and armed citizens are
ss.-shins for the bandits.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
cATTLEMEN WILL MEET

Birmingham. la.-Extensive prep
aration for the entertainment of the
Southern Cattlemen's Association
convention, which will be held in Bir
mingham Aug. IS and 10, are being
made.
Delegates from all Southern states
to the number Of 1000, who will be
in attendance. will attempt to locate
In some of the Southern cities several
large packing plants to take care ci
the South's production of beef cattle
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
Baked Beets.

Beets retain their sugary. delicate
flavor to perfection If they are baked
instead of boiled; turn them frequent
ly while in the oven, using knife. as
fork allows the juice % run out.
When done remove the skin and serve
with butter. salt and pepper on the
slices.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
BeaIn Raising Of EastIand.

Chicago. Work of raising the
steamer Eastland was started Aug. 9.
officials said the 5000 tons of water in
the hull would be pumped out, when It
is expected the Eastland will be set
upright.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
British Retaks Trenches.

London.-Sir John French, com
mander-in-chief of the British forces
in France, has reported that the lost
trenches at Hooga, east of Ypres. in
Belgium, have been retaken by the
British troops and that they have ad
vanced on front OF 1,200 yards.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
Run-on il Adams,

Natchez. There will be only one
run-off in Adams county when the Sec
ond primary of August "a is held.
This will be between Malcolm Mont
gomery and HI. P. Foster for the office
Of county superintendent Of education
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
Thouoht Son Germans Victim.

Louin.-George Burnett. living near
here, has received letter from his
son Orion. who was reported to- have
gone down on the steamer Armenian,
sunk by a German submarine, stating
that he was in England and would sail
for home in about two weeks.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
More Marines to Haiti.

washingtoL.-Nin hundred marines
will be sent to Haiti on the cruiser
Tennessee. An announcement at the
navy department Aug 6 says the force
in Haiti is being increased, not be-
cause of any change in the situation
but to tighten the work
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
Pearl River Vote.

Poplarville. - Pearl River county
sote is as follows: Bilbo 1909. Reilly
265. Stovall %. Quin SO, Tally 169.
Russell 1,02S, Carter 374.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
For coIored coods.

To wash delicately colored goods so
that they will not fade CRATE raw po-
tatoes into the water and wash with
out soap.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
VOTE COMPILED BY SECRETARY
OF STATE GIVES HIM $500
MAJORITY.
RUSSELL BEATS CARTER
Official Returns From Fifty-Seven
Counties Have Been Compiled.
Run-Off In Land Commission
er's Race.



Lieut-Gov. Theodore G.. Bilbos VIC
tory over the combined opposition for
the governorship of Mississippi has
been conceded almost beyond question.
even by leaders Of the opposition, par.
ticularly those of Marion w. Reilly Of
Natchez, the runner-up.
This has been determined from re-
turns received by the secretary Of
state at Jackson, who at the closing
of office hours on August 6 had heard
from 81 counties. With every county
heard from and returns practically
complete, Bilbo has won over Reilly,
Tally, Stovall and Quin by about $500
votes.
e. Bunyan Carter has practically
conceded defeat for lieutenant-gov-
ernor by Lee NJ. Russell, after holding
out since election day that he had de.
feated Senator Russell for the second
place on the ticket.
The state ticket will probably be as
follows:
Governor, Theodore G. Bilbo.
hiouLcndhI-6ONclHOi, ltS nA. ibuo-
sell.
Auditor of public accounts, R. e.
Wilson.
State treasurer, DR.. ]. P. Taylor.
Insurance commissioner, T. M.
Henry.
Secretary of State, Joseph w. Pow
Ell, (unopposed).
SAttoriAy ,seleraR, moss IA. Co.aas
(unopposed).
Clerk supreme court, George c. My
ers.
Commissioner of agriculture, H. e
Blakeslee (unopposed).
Superintendent of education, VIII
liam H. Smith (unopposed).
Adjutant-general, Evie C. Scales
| (unopposed).
For land commissioner Wood OF
Thompson will run 1t off August "a
with the present incumbent, M. A
| Brown.
For state revenue agent Stokes v
Robertson is leading, but a run-off be
tween him and Charles J. Moore is
| certain.
| Races for railroad commissioner
ships in the three districts as well as
contests for the penitentiary trustee
ships are as yet undetermined.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-13
cermana Occupy Praoa

Berlin.-Praga, the suburb of War
saw, on the eastern bank of the Wis
tula, has been occupied by German
troops, according to the German off,
cial statement issued Aug. ..