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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
WILL RECOGNIZE CARRANzA
Diplomats Thus construe Pan-Amsri.
can Announcenent.-Now Holds
Most of the Country.

Washington.-The action of Secre-
tary Lansing and the Latin-American
diplomats in New York is accepted in
of cial Washington as assuring the
recognition of Carranza within a rea-
sonably short time. The statement Of
the conference that another meeting
will be held in this city on Oct. 9,
when a decision will be reached as to
which of the contending forces shall
be recognized as the de facto govern
ment, indicates that the original plan
of insisting upon a conference in Mex
leo Of all factions for the purpose of
reaching an agreement among them
selves have been abandoned.
Within the three weeks Carranza
and Villa are expected to develop their
maximum strength. Carranza, in the
judgment of the majority of the mem
bers of the conference, will then be
able to show that he controls the
greater portion of the republic and Is
in a position to protect both nationals
and foreigners, secure their property
rights and keep the pledges he is pre-
pared to make concerning the rela-
tions of Mexico toward foreign gov
ernments and their citizens and sub.
jects.
Although the official announcement
Of the conference makes no reference
to the fact, it is understood here that
arrangements already have been made
for Carranza's representatives to ap.
pear before the Oct. 9 meeting and
the same time representatives of Villa
also will be permitted to submit what
ever matters they may deem to be Of
service to the conference in reaching
its conclusions.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
LOAN TO BE UNDERWATER
Syndicate Of American Bankers Will
Receive Commission.-Not to Eek.
coed $500, ooo, 900.

New York.-The proposed mammoth
credit loan TO Great Britain and
France. it has been reported, is to be
underwritten by a syndicate of Ameri'
can financiers and bankers who are
to receive a commission for their serv-
ices. The securities offered, 1t was
said, will be British and French five
per cent government bonds, and the
price to the investor is TO be par.
The amount of the loan, it was re
ported, is as yet unestimated. but will
be between $500, 600, 900 and $500 .000,-
900. Whether war munitions will be
included within the scope of the cred
il has not been decided.
The underwriting syndicate. II was
reported, will be the largest of its
kind ever established in the United
States and probably will be open to
nearly all national banks, trust com
panies and state banks that care to
participate.
While the amount Of the commits
sion to be paid these banks was not
expressed in percentages. ii is under
stood the profit will be a small one,
possibly one-half OF n per cent.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24

Boston.-The approximately 40 per
cent Of the total vote cast in primaries
of September l showed a sharp con
test for the Republican nomination for
governor between former Congress-
man Samuel w. Mccall and Grafton
D. Cushing, with indications hat Nc
Call had won by a plurality Of about
1000. The vote for former Gov. Eu-
gene y. Foss was comparatively small.
Gov. David |. Walsh, for denomination.
had an easy race against Frederick 8.
Deitrick for the Democratic nominal
ton.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
WASHINGTON WILL BRING TO
HEAD THE GRIEVANCES OF
AMERICAN IMPORTERS.
FACE DIPLOMATIC CLASH
State Department viii Probably A.
tack England's Order in Council.
10 First official Attempt for
Relief.

Washington.-lt has been announc-
ed by the state department that this
government has undertaken to bring
to a head" the grievances of thousands
of American importers whose goods in
neutral ports of Europe are withheld
from shipment here by the British or
der in council.
This is the first time that the state
department has admitted 1t regards
the question as one for the two govern
ments. Heretofore it has been main
tanned by the state department that
the issue was one for the importers
themselves with the British board OF
trade and with any other British in
stitution from which they could get
relief. Severe pressure, however, was
put or the state department by a ca
blegram from London to the effect that
the agents of the importers there re-
garded the case as hopeless, notwith-
standing the various announcements
by the British embassy at Washing
ton to the effect that importers might
file a%ffidavits and applications for re-
lief, which in turn were to run the
gauntlet of the authorities in Great
Britain
1t was also learned that the state
department proposes to put a stop to
the private negotiations Of the agents
of some importers who have succeed
ed in getting goods through while the
vast majority Of importers have been
unable to obtain satisfaction either
from the British embassy here or the
state department itself.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
N CAPTURE WILMA
Fart of Russian Army Is Nearly Sur
rounded and in Imminent Peril.
One Road to Escape.

London.-The Germans have occu
pied Wilma and, by a wide sweeping
movement north Of that city, have al
most. II not entirely, surrounded a
part Of the Russian army fighting in
the railway triangle between Wilma
Ida and Vileika.
The Russians in this district now
must retire in . southeasterly direc'
ton, for the only railway left entirely
in their hands is hat running from
Wilma to Ida and thence to Barano-
vitchi.
Won Hindenburg's army, which o
Wilma and has reached Vileika, east OF
Wilma, is working in close cooperation
with that of Archduke Leopold OF Ba-
varia In an effort to catch a part or
the Russian army, al operation often
tried without success since the Aus
tro-Germans commenced their drive
in early May.
The Russians express confidence in
the outcome of the battle, but with
their northern armies, closely held
along the Dvina, and the German flank
well protected by their cavalry, which
recently occupied Widsy, across the
Wilma Petrograd railway, 1t seems i'm
possible that any aid can come to them
from that direction.
The battle seemingly must be fought
out between troops now in the dis
trict between Wilma, Ida and Slonim.
with the assistance Of any reinforce
ments that can be spared to hold the
German force that has reached Vileika.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
CLAIMS he IS INNOCENT
Dumba's Letters, Says He Did
Not Know Their Contents.

New York.-James F. Archibald,
the American correspondent who car
ried a message from DR.. Constantin
Dumba, Austro-Hungarian ambassador
at Washington, addressed to the
Austrian foreign minister, which led
70 a request from the United States
for the ambassadors recall, issued a
statement here denying that he had
connived to break the neutrality laws
of the United States or was an official
dispatch bearer.
The letter was seized by British au-
thorities when Archibald was inter-
cepted at Falmouth.
On his return here aboard the
steamship Rotterdam, Archibald de-
clined to discuss the affair until he
had consulted his lawyer and had &C
quainted himself, as he explained,
with what had been said in this
country"
"Dr. Dumba's letter." said Archi-
bald's statement. was given to me
most openly at the steamers gang
plank just before sailing. Hundreds
of persons were about and there was
not the slightest suggestion of secrecy.
OF its contents I had absolutely no
knowledge. supposed. of course,
that it simply referred to my work. l
feel that the very open n in
which the letter was given me shows
that DR.. Dumba had no intention OF
using me or my passport as a shield
for the transmission of n improper
letters"
Archibald stated that before leaving
for b~elligerent territory "to do field
work with armies engaged in the war;"
he sought letters of introduction
Secret service men who interviewed
him aboard the Rotterdam at quaIAn
tine, according to Archibald, merely
asked If he had been presented with
a g~old-headed cane or had been asked
to deliver a cane to anyone in Eu-
rope before his departure. Upon his
assurance, he said, that he had not,
the officers asked no further ques
lions.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
RUSSIANS ARE NOW
MENACED IN REAR
GERMAN ENclRCLiNG MOVEMENT
CUTS RAIL COMMUNICATION
LEADING FROM WILMA.
kaiser's Forces On West Battle Front
Are Forced to Give Up Some
Territory to Troops Of the
French Republic.

London. The German circling
movement against the Russian army
that evacuated Wilma has frightened
and, with the retreating forces virtual
ly without rail communication, their
retreat seems to have reached the
most critical juncture. There is in
creasing misgiving in England with
regard to the outcome Of the ma
neuver.
The latest Berlin official communi-
cation shows important advances by
Won H~indenburg's right wing, as well
as progress by Prince Leopold of Ba-
varia on the center.
The only development, from the
point of view of the allies, as an Offset
TO the continued rush of the Germans
IN the east is the news from Paris
that French troops have crossed the
Aisne-Marne Canal, a claim which
Berlin comedies.
The British front, which has been
SO quiet for weeks, has been ham
mered by the German artillery, but ac-
cording to the British official report,
prompt retaliation by the British bal
anced the score.
The domestic situation in Russia,
owing to the strict censorship, is still
a matter Of mystery. When the Duma
was %prorogued, numerous strikes were
declared. In many cases the men are
still out. Others returned to work,
and as the stoppage was in the nature
of a protest, no long continued trouble
is expected. The Zemstvo conferences
at Moscow this week will express
agreement in the national crisis with
the Duma majority and win likely
urge upon the highest authorities the
necessity of appointing a ministry
trusted by the people.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
OBREG0N MAY BE RULER
Rumor Is That Carranza's General
May Be Selected AS Mexico's Pro-
visional President

Washington.-The possibility that
Gen. Alvaro Obregon may be recog-
nized as the provisional president of
Mexico has given a new turf TO the
Mexican situation, which, in the opin-
ion Of some officials, may provide the
means for the final settlement of the
problem.
Some weight is given to the sugges-
tion that the plan may be what Car
rama has in mind, because it would
leave him free to become a candidate
for the regular term. Inasmuch as
the provisional president canno be a
candidate 10 succeed himself. there
there has been some speculation as TO
what Carranza intends to do, it being
assumed that he would rather be pres
ident for a full term than for only a
few months.
Oregon is the chief military reli.
ance OF C~arranza, and it is no secret
that the administration would prefer
him to Carranza. Some weeks ago,
however, when there was talk Of a
break between the two, Obregon an
nounced that under no circumstances
would he accept the provisional presi.
dency. 1t is reported, however, that
lie would not decline if he were Of
fered the candidacy for the regular
term. which will be provided for i'm.
mediately after the provisional gov
eminent is organized.
Carranza agents here discredit the
report. They say there is no d0ub,
Of the loyalty Of Obregon, and that
villa followers are circulating the re
port to embarrass Carranza and pre-
vent recognition by the United States
and the Latin American republics.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24

Houston, Texas.-Fred w. Davis,
Texas state commissioner Of agricul-
ture, at Austin, has made the predic-
ton that this years cotton crop OF
Texas would not go beyond 1000, 900
bales. 1t is 1880. 900 bales less than
the 1914 crop. The prevalence of boil
weevil, neglect Of the crop by cotton
growers who were discouraged by the
price last year and the lack of fertil.
ity of the cotton soil are given by
Commissioner Davis as reasons for
tbs years short crop.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
Serious Slide at Panama.

Panama. serious slide in the
canal occurred Sept. IS north OF Gold
Hill on the east bank. The new move.
ment is much greater than the pre-
vious slide at this point. The mass al
most entirely fills the channel, so that
the earth shows above the water where
ships ordinarily pass. The yardage in
volved amounts to more than 100, 900
cubic yards. The dredging division
has hopes of cutting the chanael
through in four or five days, but the
general opinion is that 1t will be q
week
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
Report Gen. Blanco Captured.

San Antonio, Texas.-Gen. Lucio
Blanco has been captured and is now
a prisoner held in Jail by Gen Obre.
gon. says an official Carranza dis
patch from Vera Cruz The same dis
patch declares Eulalio Gutierrez, once
provisional president of Mexico, by
election of the Aguas Calientes con
yention, has surrendered to Gen. Obre-
gon at Saltillo. No details of the cap
ture of Gen. Blanco were given.
Gen. Blanco has been a prominent
military figure in Mexico
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
Build Monster Cannon.

San Francisoo.-Construction OF a
Inc $50 feet long and six feet in
diameter was begun at the Panama
Pacific exposition under the supervis-
ION OF the bureau of mines. The big
gun Is to be used in connection with
the celebration OF mining week. and
will be used to demonstrate how mine
dust explosions ecu The gun will
be loaded with coal dust. which will
be fired by the explosion OF a small
calibre cannon inside the gun.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
ARTlC EXPLORER RETURNS
S~tefansson, Who Was Thought 10
Have Perished in Unknown Frozen
North, 10 Heard From.

Nome, Observation-Disclosures Stefans-
son, chief of the Canadian government
arctic exploring and surveying expe-
dition that left Victoria, B. c., in June,
1918, and who set out afoot over the
ice with two companions from the
shores of Northeastern Alaska in
March, 1914, to seek new and in un-
charted seas, has found new lands.
and the only hardships endured were
those of short rations.
The power schooner Ruby arrived
from Harschel Island Sept. IS, with
dispatches from Stefansson to the Ca
madam government, in which he omits
reference to ice perils and gives space
to the scientific results achieved. He
seems unaware Of the anxiety his long
silence aroused.
Stefansson is wintering at Banks
Land, where he has a large power
schooner and a small one. He plans
to explore his new territory during
the winter and next summer penetrate
further into the region Of mystery be-
tween Alaska and the north pole,
where no ship has ever gone.
The southern or Anderson wing of
the expedition is pursuing its scien-
tific work in the Mackenzie Delta.
This is the thirteenth death among
the members of the expedition. Eight
men persisted while trying to reach
Wrangell Island, and another acct
dentally shot and killed himself there.
Another in the Mackenzie country
went insane Wide lost and committed
suicide by shooting.
S~tefansson. with two companions,
Storker Storkerson and Ole Ander.
son. set out from Martin Point, Alas.
IA. March 20. 1914.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
ERICANS ARE FIRED ON
Two Flights Are Staged Between
United States Soldiers and Mex
Icsns.-Mob Calls For Guns.

Brownsville, Texas.-American cav.
across the Rio Grande Sept. II, n
here and n near Donna, about 60
miles up the river. In both clashes
the American soldiers were fired
upon, and returned the fire without
themselves suffering any casualties.
Ten American cavalrymen in the
Donna fight, which lasted two hours
and a half, reported they were fired
upon by about 200 M~exicans, and be-
lieved that they had hit II Mexicans.
Twenty U. s. cavalrymen fought on
the outskirts of Brownsville for half
an hour with Mexicons on the oppo-
site bank Of the Rio Grande. None of
the Americans were hit. One Car
rama soldier was taken to a Mata-
moros hospital, probably fatally
wounded. but Carranza officers de-
MED emphatically that any Of their
men Joined in the fight. Investiga-
ton was in progress to determine
who, besides Mexican soldiers, may
have mixed in the battle.
Col. A. P. Blocksom, the American
commander at Fort Brown, here, re-
ported to Maiden. Funston at San
Antonio that the Mexicans started the
firing.
Immediately after the battle a small
mob formed in Matamoros, about the
headquarters Of Gen. E. P. Nafarrate,
Carranza commander, shouting: "Give
us guns" They had heard the rifle
shots and were angered by reports
that their people had been fired upon
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
Greece and Bulgaria Cordial.

Athens, Greece.-There are indica-
lions that the relations between
Greece and Bulgaria are improving. In
the most influential circles the o
viction is said row to have been reach
ed that neutrality must be the only
policy for Greece. The utterances of
Premier Radoslavoff of Bulgaria, ex-
pressing the hope for cordial relations
with Greece, have made a deep i'm
preston, as has also the declaration
that the future of the Balkans de-
ponds upon an understanding between
these two nations.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
annie" Is Seriously H..

Annie, the big black bear at the City
Hall Zoo is seriously i'll. and 1t is doubt
ful whether she can live but a short
time. Annie has been sick for several
weeks. Veterinarians at first dag
nosed her trouble as black tongue, and
she was treated accordingly. The aaar
came here from New Albany as a dona-
tion from Paul Rainey, the noted hunt
er Of big game, who used her In train.
Ing a pack Of dogs carried by him to
Africa on his lion-hunting trip.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
II Miners Die in Fire.

Nuneaton, England.-Seventeen min
ers lost their lives in a fire in the Ex-
hall colliery. About $50 were trapped
to bring them up was destroyed. Most
of them, however, were rescued
through an emergency shaft.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
Equalization Nearly Complete.

The city commission is nearing tho
finish of its work Of equalizing the
personally assessment rolls for the u
rent year. The tax books will be open
ed for collection within the next two
or three weeks, according to a state
ment made by city hall officials. The
work of revision has consisted chiefly
Of putting assessments back to the
basis of last year, and the recapitula-
ton will show practically the same to-
tai as that Of 1914.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
In Charge Of Fair Exhibits.

X. S. Wilson, state agent OF the U.
S. department of agriculture, in charge
of the cooperative and demonstration
farm work, has actively assumed
charge of the agricultural exhibit at
the State Fair. Mr.. Wilson has adj
dressed letters to his county agents,
urging their active cooperation in col
lecting exhibits for the State Fair, and
through this powerful agency 1t is ex-
pected that the agricultural display at
the fair this year will be the greatest
in its history.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
LOUISIANA ROAD BUILDERS WILL
COOPERATE IN SELECTING
JACKSON HIGHWAY.
TO COLLECT FAIR EXHIBITS
United States Agents viii Arrange for
Agricultural Exhibits at State Fair.
News Notes From the Cap
itai City.


-JaCHSOu.
Louisiana is joining forces with Mis-
sissppi to secure a change in the route
for the proposed Jackson highway. Put
ting it more accurately. Louisiana
wants the proposed highway to follow
the historic route through Mississippi.
A letter has been received by Presi-
dent Morrison of the Mississippi High
way Association, from President P. M.
Miner of the Louisiana Highway As
ISOLATION, describing the Mississippi
route to be followed by his party on
the trip from New Orleans to NJ
vile.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
Creekmore Wants Sisson's Seat.

H. H. Creekmore of Water Valley,
one of the foremost members of the
North Mississippi bar. has formally an
nounced as candidate for congress in
the Fourth district, now represented
by Congressman T. U. Sisson. This Is
the third entry in the race. Mr.. Sis
sons announcement as aspirant for re-
election was followed a few days later
that his brother-in-law, William C..
Ward, of Winona, will also be an as
pirant for congress. There is a proba'
bility of at least M other entry In the
race, aking it a fo%ur-cornered affair.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
Every Militia officer Present.

OF the tote number Of men in the
Mississippi National Guard, 1,41l, ex-
actly Lis attended the recent an
nual encampment in Biloxi. OF these
rs were commissioned officers, and
1880 enlisted men. Not a commits
stoned officer in the service failed to
attend camp this year, thus establish
ing a record that is very gratifying to
everyone in the state interested in her
military affairs. These figures are
taken from the report that Brigadier-
General Erie c. Scales. the adjutant-
general of the Mississippi militia, has
forwarded to the wal department in
Washington.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
Medical Examination October 26.

The next examination of applicants
for license to practice medicine in this
state will be conducted by the Missjs'
sippi State board of health at the state
house here on October &c and 81, dur
ing the State Fair, it has been an
nounced by DR.. e. H. Galloway. secre-
tary of the board.
Applicants desiring to take the ex-
animation must file their application
with a $10.25 fee, ten days before the
examination is held with the secretary
of the State board.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24

Meridian.-The criminal charge OF
violating the postoffice laws in the
United States court here against Tom
McHenry and Earl Goodwin, has been
nolle pressed. This case has been on
the docket for some time and is said
to have grown out of the miscarriage
and delay to a registered package
which wa later found unopened.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
Labor Unions Merge.

A movement which has been on foSt
among men representing the various
branches of organized labor In Jack
son for the formation of a central la
Dor union has eliminated successfully,
and a strong central union now exists
in Jackson. In this organization the
printers, painters. BARRIERS, railway
clerks and pressmen have participant
cd. The recent passing by of Labor
Day in this state and city, and espe-
cially in this capital city. without OBJ
servance of n kind has helped to
spur these men to organize.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
Volcanoes Are ACTIVE.

Paris,-Multiple eruptions OF the
Italian volcanoes are now occurring,
says a dispatch from Rome. Vesu.
vius, Aetna and Stromboli are all &C.
tive, a singular phenomena never be.
fore recorded.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
MISSISSIPPI
NEWS MS

Greenwood.-Dave Howell, a local
electrician, who suffered internal in.
juries from a fall while placing electri-
cal fixtures in the residence of P. F..
Schilling, died at his residence in this
city.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24
Submarine Sunk.

O1essa.-Russian ships have sunk a
operating recently in the Black Sea.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-09-24

West Point.-The board Of trustees
of the Carnegie Library of West Point
have met and decided upon September
"a as the date for the formal opening
of the library. Miss Heard, the eff
cient librarian, has been working hard
and has already added about a thou
sand volumes to the library. A com
mittee has been appointed to canvass
the city and collect books and maya
zines from all who will give them.