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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
WILLING TO TALK
TERMS OF PEACE
GERMAN CHANCELLOR SAYS PRO-
PosALs MUST SECURE GER
MANY FROM ATTACK.
STATEMENT is APPLAUDED
Reichstag Opens With Many Members
Present Wearing Field Gray Uni
forms-United States Repro
sentatlves Are Present.

Berlin.--So long as uncontrolled ha-
tired of Germany and the belief that
Germany is approaching collapse
continues to be the dominant idea Of
the enemy countries, 1t would be folly
for Germany to take the initiative In
porposing terms OF peace. Germany,
however. is ready at any time to con-
slider peace suggestion from the
countries with which she is at war;
does not wish a continuation OF the
war, and associates herself, under
these circumstances. from responsible
ity for its prolongation.
This is the substance of the German
imperial chancellors reply in the
Reichstag to Socialist Interpolation
on peace, In which he painted pic
ture of Germany triumphant on all
sides and supplied with everything,
even II not In abundance, necessary to
the continuation Of the war.
Many officers who had returned
from the front were present in their
field gray uniforms, decorated with
the Iron Cross, including the Radical
member, Ludwig Haas, and the Social
list, DR.. Albert Suedekum. The CALLER
les were crowded to their utmost ca
pacity. During the last few days be-
fore converting members Of parliament
had been busy telling, writing to and
wiring their constituents that no more
admission cards were at their dispos-
al. The members Of the diplomatic
corps were almost all present. among
whom was the United States ambassa-
dor.
In discussing the subject of peace,
the chancellor said:
AT present they speak OF war Of
humiliation against us. We have to
count with this fact. Theoretical argu.
ments for peace or peace propositions
will not advance us, will not bring the
end nearer.
IF our enemies make the peace pro-
posals compatible with Germany's dig
nifty and safety, then we shall always
be ready to discuss them. Fully con.
scibus Of our mistaken military sue
cesses. we decline the responsibility
for the continuance Of the misery
which now fills Europe and the whole
world. Nobody can say that we are
continuing the war because we still
want to conquer this or that country
as a pledge"
This statement was greeted with
general and enthusiastic applause.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
PROTESTS ANcoNA SINKING
Demands Made by v. s. In Note FOR
warded by State pepartment-Ask
DlsavowaI by Austria.

Washington vigorous protest
against the sinking Of the steamship
Ancona by an Austrian submarine has
been sent to Austria by Secretary OF
State Lansing. 1t has been learned
that the note was sent following cab.
met meeting.
Demands made on Austria are:
That the government disavow the
act.
That assurances be given that there
will be no repetition Of such warfare.
That reparation and indemnity be
given Americans concerned.
That the submarine commander
guilty of the outrage be punished by
the government.
Austria's unsatisfactory explains
ton. which conflicted with the official
reports of United States consuls at
Algiers, Naples and Marseilles and
the report OF Ambassador Page at
Rome. prompted the protest. The Ital-
ian statement and the stories of the
survivors were also widely at vari-
ance with Austria's version Of the
facts.
The United States takes the unqual-
flied position that It has been estab.
lished that the AnconA was attacked
without warning. 1t is also held as
an established fact that the ship was
fired upon while lifeboats we're being
filled with passengers.
These conclusions are reached by
this government despite the sweeping
denial in Austria's first statement Of
the allegations of the American sur
vivors and the Italian government
which we're denounced as 'mendacious
inventions" A second dispatch from
Austria was to the effect that report
could not be made until the statement
of the submarine commander was OBJ
tanned.
One of the latest communications to
the state department was from Con.
sui Dean Mason, at Algiers. who stated
uuqudililcuiy tHnt PuSnohBOio "Sio
still aboard the Ancona when 1t sank.
Thus far this government has not
been appraised Of the report made by
the submarine commander to his gov
eminent. The delay has irritated ad-
ministration officials, particularly in
view of the attack on the Standard
Oil steamer Petrolte by submarine
flying the Austrian flag.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
HARD TO DROP
But Many Drop It.

A young Calf. wife talks about COT
fee:
1T was hard to drop Mocha and
Java and give Postum trial, but my
nerves were so shattered that I was a
nervous wreck and of course that
means all kinds of ails.
II did not want to acknowledge cof-
fee caused the trouble for was very
fond of 1t. At that time friend
came to live with us, and l noticed
that after he had been with us week
he would not drink his coffee any
more. l asked him the reason. He
replied: I have not had a headache
since I left off drinking coffee. some
months ago, till last week, when I be-
gan again here at your table. I don't
see how anyone can like coffee, any
way, after drinking Postum!'
II said nothing. but at once ordered
a package of Postum. That was five
months ago. and we have drank no
coffee since. except on two occasions
when we had company. and the result
each time was that my husband could
not sleep, but lay awake and tossed
and talked half the night. We were
convinced that coffee caused his suf-
fering. 80 he returned to Postum, con-
WINGED that coffee was an enemy, in
stead of a friend. and he is troubled
no more by insomnia.
II have gained pounds in weight.
and my nerves have ceased to CULVER.
II seems so easy now to quit coffee
that caused our aches and ails and
take up Postum" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum cereal--the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and Csc pack
ages.
Instant Postum--a soluble powder
dissolves quickly In cup Of hot
water and. with cream and sugar.
makes delicious beverage instantly.
soc and soc tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious ana
cost about the same per cup.
There's q Reason" for Postum.
sold by GrocerA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
ALLIED ARMY IN DANGER
Austro-Germans, Assisted BY the Bul.
gars, Attempt to outflank French
In the Balkans.

III tnc odikdHos
London-The situation in the Bar.
kans is developing rapidly. The Ger.
mans and Bulgarians have reached
Kenali, on the Greek border, 10 miles
south of Monastir, thus threatening to
outflank the Anglo-French forces,
while Blugars, who also are supposed
to be supported by Germans, have at
tackled the allies extreme right wing
near Strumitza.
Under this pressure the French
have withdrawn from the Krivolak sa-
lient and at last accounts had taken
up a position at Demarkapou, in a
deep gorge about 20 miles from the
Greek frontier, through which the Sa.
loniki railway runs. Here they were
attacked by the Bulgarians, who, ac-
coyding. to the French reports. were
repulsed.
The plans of neither the allies nor
the Germans are yet quite clear, but
apparently the Germans are determin.
ed on crushing the little force which
went to the assistance OF the Servians
and which has been and still is being
REINFORCED.
The retirement of the allies to De-
mirkapou has led to the report that
they intended to abandon the Balkan
enterprise entirely, but the continued
landing Of troops at Saloniki would
seem to deny any such intention.
while there is very strong military
opinion here that Saloniki should be
held as base for future operations in
the near east.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
DO YOU NEED A KIDNEY
REMEDY?

DR.. Kiimer's Swamp Root H. not recon-
mended for everything. but II you have
kidney, liver or bladder trouble. It may
be found Just the remedy you need.
cause its mild and immediate effect IL
soon realized in most leases. 1t Is a gentle,
healing herbal compounds physicians
prescription which has proved It's great
curative value in thousands of the most
distressing cases according to reliable.
All druggists in soc and 500 Sizes
You may have sample size bottle OF
this always reliable preparation by Par
Gel Post also pamphlet telling about 1t.
Address DR.. Rilmer a. Co.. Binghamton.
N. Y, and enclose ten cents. also mention
this paper.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Progress On Canal.

Panama.-Such excellent progress
has been made in dredging in the Gail
lard Cut Of the Panama Canal that
only so feet of earth separates the
waters Of the channel. This neck of
land is now less than 20 feet high.
Since the huge dipper dredge Casca-
das began operations the monthly
dredging has been increased to l..
100000 cubic yards. Although the
prospects are tina. the waters OF the
two sections will speedily join each
other, there is no expectation that
the channel will be ready for many
weeks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
CONGRESS is ORGANIZED
Preliminary Work For Arduous Grind
10 Done.-champ Clark In Speak
er's Chair Again.

er'e Cnalr again.
Washington.-Congre assembled
and organized on Dec. for the session
which is expected to be the greatest
within the memory of the present gen.
Grafton.
-Four hours work in the House saw
Speaker Clarke returned to the chair;
Representative Mann returned to the
leadership Of the Republican minor
ity; the introduction of 1000 bills
and resolutions, many of them pro-
posing measures of national defense
and many more in opposition; the re-
appearance OF constitutional amend
ments to enfranchise women, and a
miniature rules fight that flickered
out with the adoption Of last years
rules with few changes.
In the Senate practically nothing
was done except the election of Sen
ator Clarke Of Arkansas as president
pro tempore Vice-President Marshal
was absent because of the illness OF
his wife.
Both houses then, after sending a
Joint committee to the White House
to give official notice of the opening
of Congress, adjourned until Dec.
when the real business of the session
begins with President Wilson's adj
dress to joint session in the hal
of the House at 1890 o'clock.
The greatest budget of expenditures
ever placed before any American Con
gress in times of peace was brought in
from the various branches of the gov
eminent, the total being some $40;
o00, 900 more than was asked for last
year. The great part of the proposed
increased expenditure is for the en-
larged army and navy programs and
aside from working out the problem OF
national defense, it will be the bust
ness of Congress to raise the revenue
to pay far 1t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
1000 900 Bushels Wheat Burns.

Erie, Pa.-The main elevator at the
Anchor Line docks here caught fire
from an unknown source Dec. 10 and
$4,000 bushels of wheat stored in the
structure was destroyed. The loss is
estimated at $1.OOO,OOO. A high wind
off the lake and the lack of water
plugs on the harbor front made the
firemen's efforts almost useless. Three
big freighters were tied up alongside.
but wind blew the flames and sparks
away from them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Vanderbilt Student Battle Victim.

Lynchburg, Va.-O. c. Rucker OF
Bedford, Va. has received cablegram
announcing the death of his son, Am.
brose, who was member of the med
ical corps with the Eighteenth Battal-
ion. Second Canadian Division, in Bel.
GUM. Young Rucker. while a medi.
cal student at Vanderbilt University
ran away from his studies last Janu.
airy and enlisted in Canada He was
wounded Nov. Is while at work among
the wounded in the trenches.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Married a Dead Man.

Paris.-The custom of marriage by
proxy which has come into vogue dur
ing the war has placed young Paris
ian woman in the position of having
married dead man. She was married
by proxy on Nov. II to Sergt. Joseph
Conduche. On Dec. she was inform
ed officially that Sergt. Conduche had
been killed at Souchez on Sept. 2S,
several weeks before the marriage. AL
though the marriage is invalid in law,
the authorities will give a widows
pension to the woman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
SHELL AN AMERICAN SHIP
OIL Tanker PetroIite Is Object Of At
tack BY Austrian Submarine In
Mediterranean Sea.

Washington.-Word that the Ameri-
can Standard Oil tank steamer Petro-
lite was shelled in the Eastern Medi-
terranean by large submarine flying
the Austrian flag has come to the
navy department in cablegram from
the cruiser Des Moines at Cananea,
Island Of Crete. One man on the
tanker was slightly injured.
This information was turned over to
the state department, where it was
said that no action would be taken
pending the receipt of further details
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Hoo Receipts Break Record.

Chicago.-Arrivals of nearly 10000
live hogs on Dec. at Chicago-said
to be an unprecedented number for
one days shipment to one market
led to stirring scenes at the stock
yards and caused notable declines in
prices for provisions as we'll as for
hogs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
IDEAL Place.


You seem to have model town
here" remarked the visitor.
Yes, indeed" answered the proud
citizen. 1.-THE town is well lighted.
we'll paved and neat as a pin. Our
street car system is excellent. our
telephone service satisfactory. our pc.
lice and fire departments above criti-
cism. Furthermore. we have cheap
gas, good water and Sunday moving
pictures"
well. well!"
"As a matter of fact" continued the
proud citizen, In confidential tone,
when a man makes up his mind to
run for Office here he has the dickens
Of a time getting enough planks to-
gether to make platform"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
NORMAN. Lovely Woman.

THAT idiotic young Sapleigh." re-
marked the first dear girl. had the
audacity to propose to me last night"
Did he, really!" rejoined fair fe-
male No. 2. always thought he was
a trife on In the upper story. but /
had no idea he was as bad as that"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
FOURTEEN WOMEN SHOT.

Wholesale Execution by Villa AuthorIs
ties On Espionage Charge.
Ell Paso, Texas.-Fourteen women
have been shot to death at Ca
sas Grandes. Chihuahua, by Villa mil
itary authorities. according to dis
pach received by the Carranza consul
late. The women were court-martial
ed and convicted of being spies in the
pay of the de facto government, the
advices stated.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
FIqht Guerrilla Warfare

Paris.-Fighting between strong
bands of Albanians and the Monte
negrin and Serbian troops is reported
in dispatch from Gettinje, Monte
negro, to the Havas agency.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Another Aneona Victim Found.

Washington. Another American
citizen who was on the torpedoed ltal-
ian liner Ancona has been located by
the consul.general at Marseilles. He
is Joseph Torisi, and is said to be in
hospital on the North African coast
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Up 10 Man Who Won.

As Charlie opened his mail a bill
fell from an envelope. Turning to
me he said:
They have been sending me that
bill now for three years. 1t is for q
dozen roses sent to GIRL
why don't you pay it," asked ignor-
ant /. =. l.- -----i-,s - q -
why should /? Why don't they send
the bill to the man who married herr
He got her. I didn't"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17

Class In Current Events.
Teacher-What did General Sher-
man say about war?
Pupil-Pa says times is.-Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Just SO.

Just SO.
Some people are advancing the
idea that stenographer should have
80 per cent good looks and 70 per
cent efficiency"
And II one comes along with 10
per cent good looks many feel In
clined to accept 30 per cent as ade-
Quate measure OF efficiency"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Ten Billion Marks Needed.

Berlin.-The reichstag will be ask.
ed to vote credit of 10000, 900, 900
marks approximately $4,000, 900, OOo,)
supplementary to the 1915 budget, II
Is announced.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17

Not Gray Hairs but Tired Eyes
make us look older than we arc. Keep your
Eyes young and you will look young. After
tho Movies always Murine Your Eyes
Don't tell your age.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
An Improved Quinine. Does not Cause
Nervousness nor Ringing in Head

Tho happy combination Of laxatives In LAX
ALIVE BROM0 QUININE makes the Quinine
In this form have far better effect than the
ordinary Quinlnc, and 1t can DO taken by any
one without affecting the head. Remember to
call for the full name, Laxative Bromo Quinins.
Look for signature OF e. W. Grove. ESQ. -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
RussIa Gallo 1a1z cIa.a.

Petrograd.-An imperial ukase has
been issued ordering the enrolment
Of the class of 1917 in 1916.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Good Reason.

"why didn't you reply to that fel-
lows charges7"
Because 1t wouldn't answer"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17

DON'T GAMBLE
that your hearts all right. Make
sure. Take "Renovine"-a heart and
nerve tonic. Price SOC and $1.00.-Adv.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-26


i.oSpoN. oct 2G.-Thc patty Mol
says this morning
The Kings appeal. the campaign
made by the Laborites and the ind!gna-
tion aroused by the execution of Miss
Edith Cavell have produced a wave Of
recruiting enthusiasm IN all parts Of tkr
country. Scenes at several London re-
crui;tnG stations yesterday We're reminis-
break Of the war. and every recruiting
officer Wore a happy smile.
"rostmaster-t;encral samuel told a
crowded meeting OF postal employees
that although $500 of thcr colleagues
We're already with the army the time ha 1
come TO ask how rnanG- more could h,
spared. Arrangements We're being made.
he said. to allow every employee who Is
fit, except certain men on technical duty,
whose services were indispensable. % en-
list.
1T is more important to beat the Ger
mans than to maintain tho high eff
cheney of the Post Office Depart nent ."
he said, aged employees can do NO
better or nobler work In this solemn hou,
than To carry letters"
Reports say thousands throughout the
country are anticipating Lord Derby's
new canvass of unenlisted Britons The
recruiting depo,S We're exceptionally
busy yesterday. notably IN birmingham
Manchester and London,
King Georges appeal. which was
posted everywhere in big type on Friday
night. faced the people ON Saturday
morning. replacing. in many instances
the much criticised posters recently pu,
up wave Of renewed enthusiasm is
sweeping through the ranks of the youns
men who have not yet enlisted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-26
GIRL ON FRUDGE FOR
JOB FINDS DIAMONDS
Bracelet With Thirty-fivc
stones Is Turned over to
Police by Scamstre>S.

Louise Schmitz. cS years old is a
seamstress who has been out of work
since an unlucky day several weeks
ago when her employer quit business.
She left her hall bedroom at 241 West
Forty-ilrst street early yesterday morn
ing hoping for better fortune than she
had known on previous days. when she
sought vanly for employment. All day
long she tramped up one street and
down another. stopping to repeat her
plantive plea wherever a 'dressmaking'
sign was displayed
Seven O'Clock last evening found her
trudg!ng. weary and footsore. in Forty
second street, back toward her lodgings
Near sixth avenue she espied something
sparkling on the sidewalk. Mechanically
she leaned over and picked it up. and
her hand burned when she saw within
T. bracelet of precious gems.
\ few minutes later Miss SchmitZ ran
breathlessly into the West Forty-seventh
stree, police station. Throwing the
bracelet Oh the desk she gasped. Look ="
diamonds" exclaimed Lieut.. Walsh
after IA glance at the snarklers
"Oh. I'm so relieved" said the little
scamstress. II thought | never should
be able to get here. ! was so afraid
something would happen to them. Please
take them You see. ! never had any
thing like that before
Lieut.. Walsh examined the bracelet
and found II composed of thirty-1ve
blush white diamonds, each apparently
weighing about three-fourths of a carat.
Each diamond was set In platinum
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-26
Thirty-five Miles Now Sepa-
rate BuIgar Force From
Supporters
ALLIES WILL SEND
ADDITIONAL TROOPS
To Rush Men to SalOnica in
Hope of Satisfying
Greece.
,Drc,o coh,e Despatch 10 Tu. stx.

>Drr" '0hfe DespffCh 10 THI StN
LONDON. oct. 25.--Both the Austro-
German chain of armies invading Serbia
from the north and northeast and the
Bulgarian forces closing in on the de-
tenders OF the l;tlc kingdom from the
west and southwest made progress all
along their respective lines to-day.
The most important of the successes
reported by Berlin and Sofia. partly ad-
mtted by the Serbian War Office, are a
Teutonic advance ON both sides of the
Morava, south OF Palanka and south OF
Petrovac. menacing the new Serbian
capital. and further headway by the
bulgarian centre north of Prot, due
east Of Nish. the intersection Of the
Oriental and the Salonica- Nish railway
lines.
The Serbian situation Is conceded
here TO be increasingly perilous The
one ray Of hope from the Allies view
point for an improvement of the posi-
ton OF the enveloped main Serbian
forces Is offered by dispatches from Sa-
lonica telling OF favorable operations b.
the Frrnch eNpeditionary forces at two
points Robova. eight miles south of
Strumnitza, upon which city they drove
back the Bulgarians two days ago aud
Krivolak. OIL the Sal.t,!ra-Nirh railway
south of Kripil. the Serbian city. in
Bulgarian hands,