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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
MONROE LEE, FARMER, WHILE
MENTALLY DERANeEp, TAKES
LIVES OF FOUR.
NATCHEZ WANTS CENTENNIAL
Plans Are Launched For Celebrating
tooth Anniversary of State and
2o0th Anniversary of City
in 1916 and 1917.

Hattiesburg.-After killing his wife.
Annie, 27, with a shotgun, and almost
severing the heads of his two young
daughters, Monroe NJ. Lee, 35, farm
er residing near here, placed the muz-
zle of the gun in his mouth and blew
the top Of his head off, A coroner's
jury returned verdict that while men
tally deranged Lee killed his wife and
children and then took his own life.
The children, aged six and four
years, apparently had been killed while
they slept. Their throats were cut
with a pocket knife. Mrs. Lee evi-
IDENTIFY had struggled with her hus-
band, the authorities said, as one hand
was severed at the, wrist by the load
of shot which took effect in her breast.
Lee apparently killed himself by firing
the gun with his toe, as his body was
found with one shoe removed.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
AMH RIcAN CLAIMS HE DID NOT
FNoW CONTENTS OF THE
DUM6A LETTERS.
HANDED HIM AT PIER
Recret Service Men Meet Corresponds
ent at Pier in New York and
Conduct Search for Gold
Head Cane.

New York.-James F. Archibald
he American correspondent who car
he'd a message from DR.. Constantin
Pumba, Austro-H Hungarian ambassador
It Washington, addressed to the
austrian foreign minister, which led
% request from the United States
or the ambassador recall, issued a
tatement here denying that he had
onnived to break the neutrality laws
the United States or was an official
ispatch bearer.
The letter was seized by British au.
horities when Archibald was inter
opted at Falmouth.
On his return here aboard the
eamship Rotterdam, Archibald de-
ined to discuss the affair until he
hd consulted his lawyer and had ac-
Painted himself, as he explained,
kith what had been said in this
untry."
''Dr. Dumba's letter." said Archi-
Ids statement, was given to me
ost openly at the steamers gang
ank just before sailing. Hundreds
persons were about and there was
pit the slightest suggestion of secrecy.
4 its contents l had absolutely no
aowledge. l supposed, of course.
at 1t simply referred to my work.
49, t1ili.tf this -geip eper nsarfner il
> l.ich the letter was given me shows
lat DIR. Dumba had no intention of
ling me or ny passport as a shield
r the transmission of any improper
tiers"
Archibald stated that before leaving
r belligerent territory ito do field
brk with armies engaged in the war, "
sought letters of introduction and
commendation These letters, most
which were written in German, he
i'd, were delivered to him at his ho-
in New York.
Secret service men who interviewed
n aboard the Rotterdam at quaran
be. according to Archibald, merely
ked if he had been presented with
gold-headed cane or had been asked
deliver cane to anyone in Eu-
pc before his departure. Upon his
surance, he said, that he had not.
officers asked no further ques.
ms.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
insane NEGRO Is Killed.

Senatobia. When Sheriff R. D. Will
hams answered hurry-up call from
the Illinois Central railroad officials.
from Savage, that a, desperately crazy
negro was locked up in the depot at
that place, he arrived too late to take
his man. The negro, Jackson, went
violently insane and was locked In
the waiting room, but escaped and
made a number Of the citizens take
to their heels. Securing crosscut
saw, he advanced on Fred Wade in
front of the latter's place Of business
and Wade shot him.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
Report Cen. RIanco 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-
vention, 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
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
Natchez Wants STATE Centennial

Natchez.-Plansh have been launched
here for the celebration of the Tooth
anniversary of the state of Mississippi
and the 200th anniversary of the city
of Natchez. At meeting of the Cham
Der of Commerce the subject was
taken up, and it was decided to cele-
the two by joint went to take place
in the latter part OF 1877.
A delegation from this city will wait
upon the coming session of the state
legislature and will ask that the cele-
bration be made state affair and that
the state appropriate a sum towards
the celebration of its birthday.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
Texas Cotton Crop Short.

Houston, Texas.--Fred W. Davis,
Texas state commissioner of agricul-
ture, at Austin, has made the predic.
tion that this years cotton crop OF
Texas would not go beyond 100000
bales. It is 1.25o,Oo0 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
this years short crop.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
Chocolate pie

Put one and half cupfuls milk on
stove to heat. When hot thicken with
following mixture: Well-beaten yolks
of two eggs. half cupful sugar. two
level tablespoonfuls corn starch. one
tablespoonful cocoa, a pinch OF salt.
half cupful milk. When cool flavor
with vanilla, put In pie shell. cover
with a frosting made of the whites of
the eggs and one tablespoonful OF
sugar. Brown in oven.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
One Lost In Burning Liner.

Halifax.--The Greek steamer Ath-
/ was destroyed by fire at sea with
loss of one life, according to i
ssage received by the marine de-
|tment here. The Tuscania rescued
passengers and the crew. and the
|lmanian Prince 81 others. The
Usage from the Tuscania was dated
m. Sept. 20, and was the first o.
|hl word from the liner since the
bless report that the Athinai was
O and the Tuscania had rescued
passengers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
Labor Unions Merqe.

A movement which has been on foct
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 strong central union now exists
in Jackson. In this organization the
printers, painters. BARRIERS, railway
clerks and pressmen have participat-
ed. The recent passing by of Labor
Day in this state and city, and espe-
cially in this capital city. without OF.
servance OF any kind has helped to
spkr thAle iugu 20 OF ganj9e.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
Barley Water With jelly.

Place two ounces of pearl barley
with very little water in saucepan,
and when warm pour this OF and add
a quart of fresh water and simmer
gently for three-quarters of an hour.
Strain through muslin and add three
tablespoonfuls of red currant Jelly;
allow to cool and serve.
Other fiavorings In the form of
raspberry vinegar. crabapple jelly, or
black currant jelly may be added.
Orange rind and juice may also be
added as a change.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
Program For Veterans Reunion.

Biloxi.-A tentative program for the
reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans of the state at Biloxi on Sep
tember 2S. 20 and 30, has been SUBJ
United by Adjutant General Bedford
Forrest of the Sons of Confederate
Veterans. 1t is probable that the pro-
gram as outlined by the adjutant-gen-
eral of the Sons of Veterans will be
adhered to. but minor changes may bs
made later.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 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 ac-
tive, singular phenomena never be-
fore recorded.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
win Examine PharmaeIsts.

w. w. Ellis, secretary Of the exam.
iners in pharmacy, announces that
there will be regular meeting Of the
board OF examiners in the state cap
itol on Oct. s. 1915. The meeting wfll
be for the purpose of examining ap.
plicants to practice pharmacy within
the state. 1t is urged that those who
intended to take the examinations
write Secretary Ellis at Fayette for
the application blanks. and the an.
nouncement is also made that Mis-
tsissippi does not exchange pharmacy
licenses with other states.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
Melt Uu Bronze Monument.

Rome.-The Tribuna announces the
monument in Trent to the memory of
Dante, considered masterpiece, has
been demolished by Austrians. that
the bronze may be used for making
cannon.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
Dismiss Postoffice Gaze.

Meridian.-The criminal charge OF
dolating 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 was later found unopened.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
Imitation Eganos.

Thoroughly beat up an egg with
slack teaspoonful Of sugar-doing this
in the glass in which the 'nog" is to
be served Then ill the glass with hot
milk and CRATE nutmeg on top. This
is very nourishing and almost always
inviting to the children.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
Basket Salad.

Remove seeds and membranes from
green peppers. cut in form of baskets.
Fill with chopped wax beans. cubes OF
rsd beets and stuffed olives. Use your
favorite salad dressing.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-24
Farm Institute on Wheels.

The program and arrangements for
the farmers institute on wheels for
Kinds county has been completed. Ac-
cording to the schedule, it means a
solid week of active farm demonstra-
ton work, carried direct to the men
in the field and on the farm. This
is an entirely new departure for Mis-.
sissippi and the men at the head OF
the farm demonstration and extension
service feel sanguine as to its sue
cess.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-06
NO STAMPEDE TO c. o. p.
o. ]. Hamlin Failed to Carry Many
New York Progressives.

Buffalo, n. Y, Aug. Go. j. Hamlin,
Buffalo leader of the Progressives, large
" failed last night in his efforts TO car
ry with him into the Republican party
any considerable element. He resigned
as county chairman, and after a talk
with George w. Perkins refrained from
introducing his proposed resolution that
Buffalo Progressiyes go over en- masse
to the Republicans.
The meeting last night was held at
the Progressive club and was attended
by l02 representatives OF the party.
Speeches began at eight o'clock and were
still going on long after midnight. MIR.
Perkins was among the last speakers.
He was not eloquent, confning himself
to matter of fact statements, the SUBJ
tance of which have already been print
ed. The ideas of Mr.. Perkins are those
Of Colonel Roosevelt.
After the Perkins speech, Wallace
Thsyer, former assemblyman, proposed
a resolution, declaring faith in the
Progressive party and determination to
stick TO that party. The statement
for this resolution was two TO one.
Aiding Mr.. Perkins in his efforts TO
prevent Mr. Hamlin from Carrying Eric
county Progressives body and boots to
the Republican camp were William Nj.
Chadbourne Of New York, Robert III.
Ellis, chairman OF the Progressive COM
mittee Of Kings county, Edward Ear
emba. president Of the Progressive club
here. and other local leaders. Mr.. Ham
lin continues steadfast in his determine
tion to go back 10 the Republicans and
Judging from the sentiment at the meet
ing last night will take one-third OF
the party here with him.
on the Hamlin side, reasons why the
Progressives should quit were Frederick
IN. Davenport. candidate for governor on
the Progressive ticket last fan, and
Theodore Douglas Robinson, nephew Of
Theodore Roosevelt, and former Progress
sive state chairman.
Mr.. Davenport said that Theodore
Roosevelt was big enough and broad
enough 20 recognize that the men who
believed in going into the Republican
party % Sight fer progressive principles
we're mak.ig the same fight ~ be. 4 ~
= different way. and be vas proud Of
them. Mr. Roosevelt said Mr.. Dsven-
port knows the future of Progressive
principles depends upon the eo-operation
of Progressives and progressive Repub-
liraus.
aBut, Mr. Roosevelt. since 10 was cap
tain. VII stay hy the Progressive ship
until Il goes down" said the speaker.
A. coon as Mr.. Perkins got 81 bis feet
3, took issue uith what had been said
hv Mr DaVenport. No one hsd q right
to assume 20 state the position 4 Co
lionel Roosevelt. Nr Perkins said.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-06
DEATH OF GEORGE R. PHILIP.
He Had Been Resident Of Barre as
Years.

George r. Philip, a native of Aberdeen,
Scot, and for quarter-century resi-
dent Of Barre, passed away at his nome
on the Currier street extension last
night at S:20 o'clock. Mr.. Philip had
been in failing health since June, lol4,
and death was due to general break
down. He leaves his wife, who was
Miss Jane Munroe, and to whom he was
married in Scotland SO years ago; hye
daughters and four sons, as follows;
Mrs. Alexander Aiken, Mrs. Adam Craig,
Misses Rose, Katherine and Annie Philip,
George Philip, Robert Philip, James Phil
ip, and John Philip. Three sisters, Mrs.
Forbes, Mrs. Webb, and Mrs. Robb re-
sido in Newcastle, Eng, and brother,
Alexander Philip, is a resiednt of Aber'
deem.
The deceased was born Aug, II, 1861.
Twenty mine years ago he came to Amer.
lea and for two years he was employed
in Hallowell, Me. In 1888 he came to
Barre and until i'll health compelled him
to retire he was employed here as a
granitecutter. For number OF years
he was in the employ of L. A. Bugbee q
Co. in the south end. Mr.. Philip was an
adherent of the Congregational church,
belonged to Clan Gordon, No. IL, Q. >.
c., and was also member of the Man
chester Unity Odd Fellows. 1t is re-
quested that flowers be omitted at the
funeral, which will be held at the house
Saturday at o'clock, Rev. Edgar Cross
land officiating.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-06
George Wanver, p, Com
mitted Suicide. Near
Home in T AK Al
BODY NGy .oUND
OR "a HOURS
-
Young Farmer Had Been
Sick Much in Last
Year

Fairfax, Aug. 6.-The body Of George
Wanver, p years old, of Buck Hollow
in this town, was found yesterday by
searching parties hanging from tree
in the sugar orchard near his home, the
young man having taken his life some
time Wednesday. Wanyer, who was
a farmer, left the house about II o'clock
that morning and when he did not. re-
turn for dinner the members Of his
family became alarmed and organized
a searching party.
The town authorities and the health
officer were summoned and they or
dered the body removed to the Wanver
home.
Young Waivers father died last
spring and it is believed the young man
became respondent through i'll health
and overwork. He was afflicted with
heart trouble and in his efforts to pay
off small mortgage on the farm he
went beyond his strength, having had
three attacks of sickness this year. He
and one of his sisters did the haying
alone this summer,
Mr.. Wanver is survived by his moth
er, three sisters, two of whom live at
home and one in Massachusetts,.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-06
GERMAN LIBERALS DISAGREE.
Trouble Is over Supposed Attitude Of
Chancellor.

Berlin, Aug. 5, via London, Aug. g.
2:44 a. ma sharp conflict is in prog
ress within the leading circles of the
National Liberal party, owing 10 the ae-
tion OF a wing of the party in conduct.
ing a private and public campaign oi
attack against DIR. Theobald Won Beth
mann Hollweg, the imperial chancellor.
The campaign centers around the sup
posed attitude OF the chancellor on the
question Of annexation OF territory and
the final settlement Of the war, his as
sailants assuming that he is not ready
10 20 60 the lengths in this direction
which they and their hackers consider
proper and justified.
Ernest Basserman. Herr Hirsch and Dr.
Gustav stresemann are active leaders IN
the anti .Bethmsun- Hollwegg campaign.
Behind them stands = body of promi-
nept individuals who favor most sweep
ing snneNstions.
The attitude Of the opposing and ap-
parenfly stronger faction Of the party
i laid down in an inspired article n
the Leipzig Tsgehlatt one Of the party
organs.
This wing. according n the newspaper
holds that the public uttersnces Of the
chancellor afford no ground for the as
sumption that be is pursuing Sesk
roiirt. haaef on illusions and b net
ssrvfrr the interests Of the empire.
"a declares that ths attaeks upon the
chancellor merely serve 20 iniure hts
prestige shrosf ard hsmpsr him N a
setiv that policy uhich j. dsmsnied from
rim.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-06
CONTINUATION SCHOOL ENDS.
rs Per Cent of Children Earned Promo
tion in City Schools.

A successful term of the continuation
school, a department of the city school
system inaugurated last year by the late
Superintendent j. NJ. Roscoe and con-
tinued soon after the close of the public
schools in June, came to an end to-day
when rs per cent of the students en-.
rolled were promoted TO the various
grades that they failed of attaining dur
ing the school year. An even 100 stu
dents were enrolled when the continua-
tion school opened six weeks ago and 90
have been in attendance throughout.
The percentage of students who are
to be advanced to higher grades as the
result of the special summer studies is
somewhat larger than the percentage in
the summer of 1914 and is considered by
the school board TO be exceptionally
large for the children of the fifth, sixth,
seventh and eighth grades. As a result
of the summer session a large number
Of students in the four grades mentioned
will be able to go ON with their class
mates in September. The school has
been in charge of Mrs. L. r. Rickert,
Miss Nellie Perrin and Miss Zelma Good
ELL
II was announced to-day that the city
schools win reopen on the morning of
Tuesday, Sept. I, the day after Labor
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-06
PROMINENT NoRTHFIELD MAN.
Charles N. whitmarsh Died at Randolph
Sanatorium.

Northfeld, Aug. 6.--Chsrles n. Whit
marsh, who has been at the Randolph
sanatorium for two weeks, died late
Wednesday afternoon. Mr.. Whitmarsh
was for years a prominent citizen OF
this town, having for long time con.
Quoted job printing office here and
later being in the clothing business.
This business he disposed of TO F. 4.
Colburn and after the rural delivery
mail service was established from the
local office became one of the carriers.
He was popular official on his route
through East Roxbury and West Brook
field. He was prominent in Dewitt
Clinton lodge, No. Is, F. & A. NJ, be-
ing past master and having filed the
position Of secretary for many years.
Besides his wife, who was Miss Dora
Andrews Of NorthfelS Falls, he leaves
one daughter. Albertina. His age was
about 80 years. The funeral services,
which will beunder the auspices Of
Dewitt Clinton lodge, viii be held from
the house on Saturday afternoon at
two o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-06
BELIEVES IN DEFENSE.
Senator Chamberlain in Thorough Sym
pathy With Wilson.

Portland, Ore, Aug CT am in
thorough sympathy with the presidents
plan Of calling conference Of com
mittee chairmen and cabinet officers to
consider a program for national de-
fense," said Senator George Chamber
lain, chairman of the Senate committee
on military affairs.
Il have been in communication with
Mr.. Garrison on this very subject for
the last few months. The proposed
conference should have no difficulty in
agreeing ON definite program, and |
am sure that Congress will be almost
solid in support of it,"
Senator Chamberlain said that he
would propose that the authorized size
of the army be increased from 100000
to 10000 men and that the army be
recruited up to its full strength. He
said he hoped some means of concen-
trating the military forces of the coun-
try would be effected, so that they
could be modified more easily.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-06
Bernard Montvid Went to
Death Declaring "Not
Guilty"
WAS HANGED TODAY
FOR DOUBLE MURDER
Convicted of Killing Rev,
Joseph Zebris and Miss
Iva Gilmanaitis

Wethersfeld, Conn, Aug, 6.-With the
words "Not guilty" on his lips, Bernard
Montvid was hanged in the state prison
at Wethersfeld early to-day for the muir
der in New Britain on Feb. s last, OF Rev.
Joseph Zebris, Lithunian priest, and his
housekeeper, Miss Iva Gilmanaitis.
The condemned man, who was % years
old. went to his death calmly, repeat
ing prayers as he entered the deathhouse
and took his place on the scaffold. After
the black cap had been drawn over his
head and as the trap was about to be
sprung he pronounced in a firm voice the
words. "Not guilty" He was declared
dead Il minutes after entering the room.
The crime for which Montvid paid his
life was committed at the parochial resi-
dence of st. Andrews Lithuanian Roman
Catholic church, where the priest was
discovered on the parlor floor shot to
death, while the woman was found stran-
gled in an upper room. Robbery is SAID
to have been the motive for the crime.
Montvid asserted at his trial that he
was only an accomplice and that Peter
Krakes, who was executed at Whining
ton, Del, some time ago for shooting a
policeman OF death there, was the ac-
t,ial murderer. Montvid was arrested
with Krakes at Wilmington.
A few hours before his death Montvid
repudiated previous statements that
so.called "Red Hand" society was behind
the murderers and said that Krakes and
he were alone in the crimes and that no
such society existed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-06
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