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New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
Steps Taken by United States.

Washington. March LIT is adj
mitted by State Department officials
that since the beginning Of the nego-
tiatons between China and Japan, the
United States government has quietly
been exerting its influence 70 have the
japanese demands ameliorated and 10
prevent any infringement of the rights
of America either under treaty or tho
provisions OF general international law.
These representations have been
made IN Washington 70 the Japanese
Ambassador, as well as in Toxic and
Pekng Officials here have refrained
fro l making public any Of the various
steps the United States has taken in
the course of these negotiations TO
safeguard American interests. Regard
ing the situation as delicate, they pre-
served the same attitude to-day when
shown the latest dispatches from PEI
king.
That the British and Russian am
bassadors have served any such notice
upon Japan as that her future diplo-
matte relations with the two countries
would be jeopardized by her persist
ence in certain demands upon China
was believed to be rather strong
statement Of the facts, though the Of
ficials admitted lack Of information.
In the best posted diplomatic quar-
ters there was no confirmation Of any
joint British-Russian representation
at Toxic of the nature indicated from
Peking. One dispatch from Toxic re-
ceived here to-day dealt with other
matters, but made no mention OF such
representations. Moreover. the claim
is made that strong influences are at
work both at Peking and Toxic to stir
up animosity between Japan, Great
Britain and the other Allies, and there
is disposition among the diplomats
of the allied powers 20 attribute re-
ports of joint Anglo-Russian represen-
tations as growing out of feeling ad-
verse 10 the Allies.
No Concerted Action.
II was also stated that there had been
no consultation between the American
and British governments regarding the
effect of the proposed Japanese de-
mands upon existing treaty obligations.
Officials also declined TO confirm the
statement that representations had
been made TO the authorities at Toxic
in behalf of the United States on this
point, yet there is some reason 20 be-
iieve that communications on the sub
ject have been exchanged with the gov
ernmeRt at Peking. IL is definitely
Continued on page 8, column 5
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
Kaiser's Official Wanted
Secrets of Seattle Ship
building Company.
HEARD SUBMARINES
WERE FOR BRITISH
Shipping Clerk Offered 500
at Consulate, Then Turns
States Evidence.


Seattle, March II. Charged with con-
spiracy in an attempt TO influence cor
ruptly employees Of the Seattle Con
struction and Drydock Company, a cor
poration which recently sold two sub
marines TO the Dominion Of Canada,
DR.. William Mueller, German Consul at
Seattle, and his secretary, B. VI.
Schultz, were served with notices of
arrest at the consulate to-day.
They are charged with conspiracy in
attempting to corruptly influence John
Murdock. an employe Of the dock com
pany, to sell business secrets of his
employers.
Specifically they arc accused Of Of
fcring Murdock cash consideration to
furnish information that would bear
out Ambassador Bcrnstorf's charge
that the Seattle corporation was ship
ping knocked down submarines to the
British government through British
Columbia. The information, filed this
morning by Prosecuting Attorney Al
fred II. Lundin, also charges Dan Tar
nisasky. a free lance detective, with
conspiracy.
Murdock and the detective we're ar
rested last night on a joint grand lar
ccny complaint and were detained,
when Murdock. who Will be held by III"
prosecutor as the states principal Wit
ness, was released on $1,000 bail. Tho
warrants for the arrest of Consul
Mueller and his secretary were served
on them through their counsel, Attor-
ney Edward Won Tobcl
Consul Mueller denied tonight that
he had any agreement with Murdock or
the detective to purchase anything, nor
did ne arrange to lave them steal
papers from the construction company.
He declared that Tarnisasky APP
preached him with a statement that ne
had information that submarines were
being built here for the British navy,
but that he had dealt with the detec-
tive only so far as was necessary 10
aetermne whether there was truth in
the report. The consul expressed CON
fdence in a prompt dismissal OF the
charge against him.
Nurdock, who is twenty-five years
old. has been employed rs assistant
shipping clerk at the plant Of the Seat
tie Construction and Drydock Company
for the last two years. In statement
to the prosecuting attorney, the youth
says the negotiations for the delivery
Of the information said to have been
sought by Consul Mueller were stiil
nending when Murdock was arrested.
lie had originally demanded $1,000 for
his work, he said, but had subsequent
ly agreed to accept $1,000, He de.
clared that although he had some OF
tho information ready for delivery at
a conference held at the consulate last
evening, there was hitch when he
refused 10 deliver this until the money
was forthcoming.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
WILL SON "SELLS-A-BAlE"
Disposes of Cotton and Gives
Proceeds to Carity.

WashingtCn, March I7.-President
Wilson sold bale of cotton to-day and
sent the proceeds to charity IN Okla
homa.
movement the President bought sew
oral bales. and one now is in storage at
Roswell. Okla. II. II. Conway, Of 'aris.
Tex offered to buy it at 10 cents a
hound The President accepted his
offer. and directed that the proceeds be
sent 10 a charity in Oklahoma TO be
selected by Senators Gore and Owen.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
sPENDER NOW A BEGGAR
Eddie Moffatt Arrested on
Broadway for Panhandling.

Heir to an estate of more than hali a
n;llion when his father died five years
"ao Tddie Mofatt was arrested for
nsnbandling along Broadway last night.
IoLn Noratt. the father, owned
..c,D,ho.tn 'oi,n Pow" that famous section
of 2oFoirttv Fonr,eenth Street between Second
oI Oh / Tbird IT, r Avenues, in the days when
ana, ana 5hiru n,.arv - was Chief of Police.
u1:Ia biIl ,nomon Derv and song. with a few
W me me, VS. wUi'' thrown in, and finally, the
rccei,oi ,cceina Se Sobit combined to bring about
cEcalle .t'ela,, - '~ ~downfall. The man, who was
SmneIess tnT eTp, was sorry sight when taken
into the Forty-seventh street . station II
bonse 1E last night. He will be gwen d
hearing this morning
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
KaiSer'S Chances Buried
in Shan1bleS of YpreS
First lrue Story of the Fight That Ranks with Ben
helm and Waterloo-flow British Heroism, at Awful
Cost, Closed the Iron Ring About Germany.

From high official Will Irwin here gives tho first
authentic story OF Nprcs the battle that ranks the second
engagement OF the The crisis of the Kascs attack
france the final closing OF the road Paris there
amid the most daring and spectacular fighting yet Until
only tho bare Of Sir John French official gni
chiefly for what it left unsaid have been available Here
written for the first time the OF this struggle in the Bel
lowands British line held vastly
forces and through the daring OF calm in disaster dis
cardng every accepted Of strategy for the chance
victory saved the day for the Allies.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
BRITISH ADMIRAL
OVERHEARD; BROWNS

London, March ls.-Rear Admiral
William ]. Grogan has fallen overheard
from his ship and has been drowned,
according TO an announcement made by
the Admiralty. The name Of his ship
is not given.
Rear Admiral Grogan went on the
retired list seven years ago, but re-
entered the active service at the COM
mencement of the war.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
MUST STICK TO
FIRST REQUESTS
Otherwise Powers Will
Find Diplomatic NegO-
tiatiOnS Difficult.
WASHINGTON ACTS
INDEPENDENTLY
Informs Mikado That Certain
Requirements Violate u. S.
Treaties with China.

Peking, China, March L. Official IN
formation reached Peking to-day that
the Russian and British ambassadors
at Toxic called on Baron TakaaM Kato,
Japanese Foreign Minister, on Satur-
day, and informed him that II Japan
persisted in pressing upon China de-
mands beyond those contained in her
original communication to the powers
it would be difficult for Japan's allies
to negotiate automatically with her in
the future
1t is understood that on the same
day the United States. acting indepen-
IDENTIFY although possibly after consul
tation with another power, informed
the japanese government that certain
of the Japanese demands were not IN
consonance with treaty agreements be-
tween China and the United States.
American and British opinion
throughout China is in concord, as
voiced privately, officially and by
the press. Meetings have been held at
which the Japanese demands have been
discussed, and protests have been sent
20 their respective governments by
American and British associations.
The opinion is expressed by Chinese
and foreign diplomats that a substan-
tial proportion of her demands will be
withdrawn by Japan. because of tho
attltud Of the powers who have called
Chlna's attention 10 the fact that she
has no right TO make treaty with
Japan contravening existing treaties
with them.
The Japanese Minister TO China. EM
Hioki, sustained injuries yesterday by
fall from horse, and his condition
will prevent the holding Of conferences
for a .ew days.
Toxic. Japan, March 1.-THE osaka
Jiji' has published an iteryiew with
Premier Count Okuma, during which
the Japanese statesman said he expect
ed good results from the negotiations
going on at the present time with
China. The Premier said among other
things that Germany was instigating
China against Japan, but that the re-
suit would be futile. He said that II
Russia secured Constantinople u was
his opinion that she would be content
to abandon her ideas of obtaining an
outlet in the Orient.
The Premier spoke strongly Of tho
changed attitude in the United States
toward Japan. He said these relations
were becoming very friendly, and that
they were especially good at the present
moment.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18

The |tdl fcyt Of the correspondence be-
,,reer the United states and Great Britain.
France and Germany IS printed on Page 2
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
WEATHER

FAIR TO-DAY AND TOMORROW.
NORTHWEST WINDS.
Yesterdays Temperatures
High, 42; low, e0.
Full report on Page q.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17
Salem School Opens.

The Salem Consolidated school open
ed Monday, Sept. 13, with practically
all the pupils of the district in attend
ance.
The devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Rev. Evans, of Macon
Everyone present enjoyed his message.
Mr.. Chandler was present and assur-
ed the people of his willingness to co.
operate with them in everyway tC
make the schools of Noxubee county
measure up with the schools of any
county in the State.
The principal speaker was Prof. j.
7. Calhoun, supervisors of rural schools
of the State. His address was practi,
cal, earnest and instructive. His many
suggestions along the consolidated
movement and the improvement of the
consolidated schools. if carried out BY
the community, will ultimately be theil
gain.
The school was well organized anc
everything points to a successful year
work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17
The Peanut Association.

A meeting of the Noxuboe county
Peanut association was held last Satur-
day afternoon at the court house.
There was a good attendance and a
great deal of interest was manifested.
The constitution and bylaws, with a
few changes from the original draft,
was adopted for The government of the
association.
Mr.. E. B. Boyd. president, and MIR.
K. K. V. Yates, secretary and sales
manager, were elected permanent of.
fcers. A board of directors, consist
ing of the president and secretary and
Messrs. j. F. Ames, A. H. Bush, X.
7. Mcleod, \. d. Binion and w. A.
Williams were elected. A membership
fee of SOC will be charged. The board
was instructed to procure a warehouse.
The next meeting will be held next
Saturday, Sept. 25th. 2 O'Clock at the
court house.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17
The jackson News,
Great Paper.

The Jackson Daily News has
Just moved into its new home, a
handsome structure on Capitol
Street in Jackson. 1t owns the
property and with its modern
equipment has what is said to be
The most valuable newspaper plant
in the state.
The history of the News is a
romance in journalism. The pa.
per started its career twenty-three
years ago. Its founders were foul
young newspaper men thrown out
of jobs by the consolidation of the
Clarion and Ledger into the Clar.
ion Ledger, and their joint capital
was ten dollars. Their first quar-.
ters was one small room, and Their
equipment mostly junk. From
this beginning the courage, ability
and energy of its stats have built
a great newSpaper-the most abus.
ed and the most admired paper il
the State Of Mississippi. And
among its greatest admirers are
some of its hitterest enemies.
As a factor in the progress and
development of Jackson and Miss.
issippi along material lines the
News has always been n leader.
One of ITS cardinal rules has beer
to let no issue go to press without
at least one article of an uplifi
character in it. 1t has given tn,
news and has been an cducationa
force of great power. In politics
especially since Fred SullenS ha,
been its editor, it has been a liv,
wire, the warmcSt member of tn,
Mississippi press, which is goin.
some. Fearless, able, inveterat,
and specific, it has gone under tn,
hide and hair and made the tough
est vince, the most calluS finch
Yet it has not allowed politics t,
interfere with its functions us
newspaper, hence its growth aQl
success.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17

POPULARITY PRE-.
PAREDNESS IDEA.

To those who accept the wisdom
of the adagc, prepare for warm time
of peace, it is gratifying to note
the growth of the sentiment all
over the country favoring the
movement for preparedness to de.
fend and maintain the dignity,
the integrity and the safety Of
our government, at any and all
times, on land or sea.
The President is firmly, wisely
and periodically dealing with the
grave problems coming before
him-doing it in n way to com.
mand the approval of earnest,
honest citizens having the supreme
welfare of the people at heart.
That much is made clear bv the
editorial u~ttcrances of the patrio.
tic press of the country which, it
is fair to assume, is the best ex.
ponent of the opinions, and pur,
pose, and determination of the
great body of unqucstionably true
and loyal American citizens.
1t is a glad sign to see with how
much unanimity the administra,
TONS stand-Mr. Wilson's plain.
ly expressed views in his reply to
Austria and his last note to Ger.
many--is endorsed and commend.
ed by the masses of the people,
without reference to class or par.
ty or section.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17

While the teachers Of the Macon
Graded and High school reported for
duty on Mon1ay but the pupils did not
begin their work until Thursday. The
first part Of the week was given over
to faculty meetings and examination
and c~lassifcations of irregular and new
pupils. The teachers making up the
faculty are Miss Lottie Hooper, Miss
c. Stuart, Mrs Jeanette Dorroh, Miss
Evie Coleman. Miss jamie Stennis,
Miss Marian Huddleston. Miss Abbie
Woodward. C. Dorroh and ]. L. Nc
Millin. Mr.. Dorroh is coach and man
ager Of the athletics of the school.
At nine O'Clock Thursday morning
after the pupils were promoted to the
advanced grades the school was opened
with chapel exercises in the assembly
hall Of the HIGH school. DR.. j. E
Jones read the scripture lesson and
DR.. r. n. Purser led the school in
prayer. Both DR.. Jones and DR.. Pur-
ser made interesting and ~inspirational
talks to the school.
The exercises were concluded with
a lesson taught by Mr.. McMillin. He
said that he wished every pupil and for
the school, as a body, to take as their
watchword for the session loyalty. The
lesson was outlined on the blackboard
under the divisions: |. Be true to your
self; 2, Be true to each o:her; 3, Be
true tn vour school; a, Be true to your
town: 5. Be true to your county.
Mr.. McMillin said that no pupil could
be true to himself unless he we're true
to his father and mother and tn those
who loved and believed in him. That
bov who makes the best of his time.
who takes care of his body. who makes
himself useful, who does his very best
at home and in school, is true to him.
self, he said.
In discussing loyalty 10 each other,
Mr.. McMillin stated that there was a
pupil in this school last year whom
every teacher and every pupil loved be-
cause of his loyalty to his school mates.
This loyalty to each other. he stated,
was one of the finest traits of charac-
Ger.
He concluded his remarks with an APP
peal to every one to be true to the
school, town and country. Speaking OF
being true to our school and town he
said that he remembered when you
disparage a thing of which you are a
part you disparage yourself, that the
thing to do was to boost and work to
make a better school and a better
town; and that if we could not be loyal
to a town or an institution the thing to
do was TO leave it. He said a pupil
could be true to his town by obeying
every ordinance, by working to make
it clean and attractive and healthful;
that the school should lead in launching
a clean-up-day campaign and making
it a success.
The enrolment of the school vas
about the same as usual. A complete
roll will be printed in the BEACON next
week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17
DEATHS
David A Williams

"a W III
Mr.. David A. William, one of the
county's Oldest citizens, died Wednes-
day at the home of his consln, Mr.. w.
A. Tnylor, where he has lived since bis
health failed several months ago. He
was a Confederate veteran and active
in reconstruction days. Few men in
this county did as much as he in wrest-
ing political control from the radicals
and carpet-baggers In the '70's. He
was a loyal patriot and friend. He is
survived by fonr children. Hampton
L.. and Warren Williams of Denniag,
Ark, Mrs. Daisy Smith of Columbus,
and John Williams of Stonewall. He
was buried at Soule Chlpel cemetery
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Pniser of
the Baptist church officiating.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17

s. A. JONAS.


Fn an MS HhnfF WIS HoiHR R'"Hf
Tn the death Of the gentleman
whose name heads this tribute,
which occurred at his home in
Aberdeen, on Monday last, the
Mississippi press loses Il of its
most scholarly editorial writers,
and the State a citizen whose
heart knew no throbs or longings
inconsistent with honorable intent
md patriotic purpose.
He was a Confederate soldier
who worthily wore the gray and
unfalteringlv tollo we'd the flag,
which was the symbol Of his faith,
until that banner was furlcd in
obedience to the terms agreed upon
between General Joseph T.. John
ston and William r. Sherman, at
Greensboro, North Carolina, in
April, 1865.
Major Jonas-for that was his
real rank in the Confederate army
was n man Of culture, refine
ment and sweetness Of temper; and
yet, he was n man of convictions
and always ready to declare his
thought upon the questions about
which there was a division Of sen.
timent among bis people.
As n writer he was fluent and
forceful, having n rare faculty for
tcrse, condensed statement coupled
with grace and felicity of expires
sion.
For nearly fifty years, he wa'
the editor of the Aberdeen EXami
ner and throughout all thoso
years, he was practically the sol
editor for the paper.
II was his pride and his boast
that when he was the OStcnsihl
editor he was the virtual editor
and permitted no editorial para
graph to appear in his columns
which did not directly cmanatc
from his pen.
He did his own thinking, ar
rived ut his conclusion in his Owr
way, and expressed his thought in
his own words, and those words
were always chastc, well chosen
and unmistakable in their meaning
lie expressed himself clearly,
and logically, and he was pcrsuas
i've in argument, but was little
given to polemics, %prcfcrring to
avoid controversy rather than be.
come involved in heated discus.
sions which so often end in per-
sonal autogonisms, dislikcs and
difficulties.
To his ashes, peace;
To his memory, love and Kindness and
all honor
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17
THE JACKSON HIGHWAY.

The movement now on foot to
re.cstabIi7h the OLD Jackson High.
way, the military road from Nash
Vile to New Orleans built by Gen
cral Jackson when he brought his
army dow to win the battle Of
New Orleans, is Of great interest
to Noxubce county. It not only
will perpcturatc the memory of a
glorious national achievement, but
will be of tremendous material al
vantage to this whole section to
have such a highway run through
it. There seems in some quarters
n disposition to question the fact
that Jackson brought his army by
this route, but it is a fact. The
remains Of the military road are
still visible to the eye in several
parts Of the county near Macon,
and it crossed the NoXubee river
near Macon. Many ofour citizens
now living, remember when can
non balls and other military relics
were sometimes found in the river
whore the road crossed.
A convention to forward the
movement to rebuild the highway
will be held in Nashville on Sep
TENDER the 23rd oath, and it is
hoped Noxubcc will be represent.
ed. The automobile, to a certain
extent, isdoing to the street cars
and railroads what the telephone
did to the telegraph, that is sup
planting them along some lines.
Such a highway would be the
route over which some freight
would be carried; but as a passcn-
ger route it would bear a great
rattle. Tourists from all over the
Iation would motor overit in tour
ny the South. A small town on the
lincoln Highway, in Indiana, saw
5000 out Of state automobiles
Ass through it in one year rep
escnting every state in the union
kept two.
Such y traffic through NoXubee
Ould mean much. These autoiSts
pend money as they 90 through Q
puntry, and moreover they see
luch more Of the nature and o.
ources Of the land. NOXubcC
18th its good roads all through
he county and its fine cattle, hay
ields, silos and other evidences Of
crtiIity and progress would fay
rably Impress every sightsccr, to
or great advantage.
The value of such a highway is
eadiIy seen and appreciated. Let
)ur people get busy and assist in
Jhe movement to make it q reality.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17
New Parcel Post Insurance
R1tes.

Effective September l, 1915. the in.
surance rates on parcel post matter
will be as follows:
Covered by a &c fee, value up to IS:
&c fee, S25; loo fee, $50 25c fee, 500.
Also effective same date: BY pay
ment of one cent, sender of parcel
may be furnished a receipt for said
parcel, This, however, in no wise in
sures the package, but furnishes a
record of package being sent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17
Removal Notice.

MIR. d. c. Jordan has moved his stock
of furniture from the Shelton old stant
to the Shannon-Dorroh building OH the
corner just across the street, He vii
purchase a stock of furniture for tbs
fall and winter trade,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17

Contraband refers to the goods that
a neutral is prohibited by the laws of
war to furnish to either belligerents.
Under this comes such articles as are
used in prosecuting hostilities. such as
arms, ammunition, etc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17
Cotton Ginned to September I.

Mr.. W. P. Minor, special agent, has
reported to the Agricultural Depart.
ment that up TO Sept. /. "a bales OF
cotton have been ginned in Noxubee
county, as compared to 13S bales ginn.
ed last year. On September /, 1913,
2l5 bales had been ginned in the coun.
ty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17

OATS AND CATTLE-l.COO bushels of home
raised seed oats tor sale. Also Is head " grade
Jersey heifers, about IL months old WI make
good dairy stock, JlJ. n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-09-17

We desire to exterd our SINGER
thanks and heartfelt gratitude for the
many acts of kindness and sympathy
extended us in our recent sad bereave-
ment.
Mr.. AND Mrs. j. R. SPARHMAN AND
Family,