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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1915-08-26
CHAPTER 4l6.

An Act to propose an amendment "a
the Constitution OF this State by add
ing q new Article thereto to follow
Immediately after Article XI and "a
be known as Article XI-A, and to pro
vide for the submission OF said amend
ment to the qualified voters or this
State for adoption or rejection.
Section !. Be IL enacted by the
General Assembly Of Maryland. (three.
hfths NJ all Members OF each OF the
two Houses concurring), That the fol.
lowing Article to follow immediately
after Article XI and to be known a
Article XI-A be and the same IN here.
by proposed as an amendment to the
Constitution OF this State, which Ar
ticie. IL adopted by the qualified voters
Of this State. az herein provided, shall
thereby by such adoption be and be-
come q part Of the Constitution OF
this State.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1915-08-26
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1915-08-26
Approved April 10th, 1914.
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CHAPTER sSs.

An Act 70 amend ne Constitution
OF Maryland by adding thereto q new
Article 20 b entitled. Article XVI"
providing for The Referendum" and
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1915-08-26
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ENVELOPES BUSINESS GARD.
HAEDBiLIS
INVITATIONS PROGRAMS
CIRCULARS
FOSTERS LEGAL BLANKS, hts
CITY PRICES
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
WAITING GAM [ ID BE PLAYED
 BY KAISER
IS TO INDULGE IN NO GREAT HASTE TO AN SWER LATEST DEMANDS OF THIS COUNTRY.

BERLIN, July 26.-There is every indication that a considerable time will elapse before Germany will at tempt to answer the latest American note.
 Should the American government protest to Great Britain in regard to the restrictions upon shipping, which it is reported here as being formulated. be couched in firm tones, 1t is con sidered possible that the German re- ply will not be brusque.
 In tones of genuine regret that the American note disregards the German standpoint and makes the situation more tense, but without abandoning hope of an eventful settlement, Eu gene Zimmerman, general director of the Lokal Anzieger, discusses the latest document on the submarine warfare.
 Zimmerman declares that the note contains errors and contradictions and insists that America, which itself recognized the submarine as an un precedented weapon, failed to admit that Germany pointed the way to pre- serve neutral rights under a new style of warfare. Te reiterates that Germany despite the unsatisfactory note will continue to treat America politely so long as that course appears to be useful"
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
CITY FORWARDED ON SUNDAY BY
 LIGHTNING
SEVERAL PLACES STRUCK OCCASIONING ALARM AND SOME DESTRUC- TON RESULTS.
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

Sundays rain storm in Prescott
 was accompanied by one of the great
 est electrical explosions known in
 very many years, in which bolts of chain lightning descended and struck at different points within the city limits.
 The Pioneers Home was among the heaviest sufferers, but the damage was light. The flag pole was the magnet to attract, and was shattered in two. The current entered the met allie roof from that point, and ripped open two holes, spending its force on joist, which was broken when it sped out of the building by way of the south. Several of the inmates stated they were jared considerably. but no bad effects were experienced.
 The Mountain States Telephone Co.,, sustained the greatest damage. from their cable being burnt out and 75 telephones being rendered useless. This damage was caused by lightning striking to the north of the Owl Drug and Candy store in a vacant lot, and to within few feet of Brinkmeyer's hotel. The shock was distinctly felt in that section. and many in that To, cality showed their alarm by running into the open. Some women became hysterical also.
 To the north of the electric light plant, in the rocks. bolt struck a big boulder, and the flash therefrom with the terrific impact given caused very much uneasiness in that neighborhood. A pine tree on South Summit street was also hit and shivered. A pole in front of the residence of Mir. and Mrs. A. L. Smith, in East Prescott was struck, and barbed wire fence in South Prescott proved inviting to the ethereal visitor and was ripped from half dozen posts At other places the bolts descended without any damage whatever. The storm was the heaviest of the season in rainfall and Granite creek carried about three feet of water.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
CONDITIONS DESPERATE

MEXICO CITY, July 26.-Condi- tions here border on the desperate Thousands of hungry citizens wander through the streets in search of food which Is unobtainable because the merchants refuse to take paper mon ey. General Gonzalez decree nullify- ing the 50000,000 peso issue has not been followed by new issue of money.
 Yesterday women paraded the streets footing bakeries.
 General Villela and seven other Za- pata officers have been executed on charges of rebellion. Governor Her rera with his staff and number of other officers are awaiting court martial on the same charge.
 The American relief committee is unable to relieve the distress of the starving although it has ample funds, because it cannot buy food on ac- count of scarcity and of the uncer- tainty of the money situation.
 Virtually all places of business are closed. The city is full of rumors of the approach of the Villa-Zapata forces. There is almost continuous fighting in the suburbs.
 Representative of the foreign col onies have issued an appeal for relief and protection to the government and people of the United States.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
IS EVIDENTLY UNAFRA|D
 OF J. 5.
Sends Another Of
 Its Boats To Bottom
WASHINGTON IS SURPRIS- ED AND INCIDENT WILL CALL FORTH ANOTHER NOTE TO OFFENDER.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, July %. - The destruction of the American shir Leelanaw by a German submarine is held by officials to be a breach of the Prussian-American treaty of 1928 The officials are surprised at the de struction of the vessel but beyond adding another incident to the already strained relations there is no indica ton the case will lead to any new turn other than if Germany continues to destroy more American ships such as the William P. Frye and Gulflight while promisin" payment, further warning to Berlin will be required. It is indicated the government will fol low the Frye procedure and dispute Germany's right to destroy American ships. even if carrying contraband.
 The flax carried by the Leelanaw was declared to be absolute contra band by Germany, April Is, in retail ation of the British contraband dec laration. While the precedents of in ternational law in recent years recog- nize the right of belligerent to sink a neutral vessel carrying contraband if the ship is certain of condemnation bv prize court, such action is limit ed to extreme cases of necessity when the taking of the prize to port would involve danger to the vessel making the capture.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
HUERTA WANTS PROTECTION

FL PASO, July 26.-General Huer- ta, awaiting trial on charges of violat- ing American neutrality. sent mes sage to Chief Justice White of the United States Supreme court com blaming that his home here IS ''vio- lated by agents of American justice without scruple' and demanding guar antees for his family. Huerta said he did not require guarantees for him self but for his wife and son.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
TRIAL FEATURED WITH FICTION
 AND TRUTH
BUT WHICH IS WHICH IS SOMETHING NOBODY KNOWS BUT THE EYE WITNESSES.
(From Tuesdays Oaily.)


 Two almost entirely different stories were told by the witnesses for the prosecution and the witnesses for the defense in the Superior court yester- day while Inocencio Valades and Jose Gonzales were before Judge Smith for trial on a charge of assault upon Eduardo Gomez with intent to kill. It appears as if the jury will have a fine time in separating the truth from the fiction end of the matter.
 The witnesses for the prosecution claim that Gomez, who was shot in the leg, had a revolver but did not use it, while the witnesses for the de- fense say that Gomez fired the first shot and three more, before Gonzales took a hand in the battle which oc- cured in Jerome.
 The witnesses for the two sides sat on the seats on the opposite sides Of the court room and would not mingle or speak it appearing as if there was a factional war between them. Just what the outcome of the strange trial will be is hard to foresee. It will very likely get to the jury today as the prosecution has finished and the defense will probably be through be- fore noon.
 From a venire of 20 the following l2 men were selected to try the two Mexicans: J. C. Crane. A. H. Schmehl, H. C. Vincent, Arthur J. E. Marshall, w. M. Mckay, A. s. Cook, Frank Denny, Barney Gordon, Fred Sattes, Frank Krell. John Ehle, Geo. Mason.
 Twelve witnesses were placed on the stand by County Attorney o. Sullivan and all but two of them were Mexicans Attorney LeRoy Anderson and J. E. Russell for the two accused men put but four men in the witness chair and the jurors were not excused until o'clock. The trial will resume at 9 o'clock this morning.
 Gomez was the first to take the stand in his own behalf. In cross examination by Anderson he admitted that he was a member of the Villa army at one time He later denied it. Anderson is of the opinion that it was a battle between Villa and Car ranza forces right in the Town of Je- rome.
 A picture of the scene of the shoot ing, two revolvers both said to have been used in the fray. two pair of pants each carrying bullet holes and the scars on Gomez's leg were intro duced as evidence.
 Gomez after telling the jury of how he met Gonzales and how Gonzales pulled a revolver and shot him in the leg showed the 12 men the place where the bullet entered his thigh and where it came through on the other side. He admitted having a gun with him but said that he did not get a chance to shoot back. The man who appears to be the victim of the fight says that Gonzales fired at him five times, the last shot hitting him.
 When cross-examined by J. E. Rus sell, who is Valadcs' attorney, he de- nied that he had ever quarreled with the last named Mexican. Tn answer to questions put to him by Anderson, Gomez said that he had ouarreled with Gonzales in a pool hall before the shooting scrape and that he carried gun after the dispute, but did so merely for protection.
 Ricardo Mendoza testified for the State that he had seen the shooting
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
C| ' l. WAR PRECEDENT QUOTEDBY
 BRITAIN
In Reply To Note
 From This Country
PROTEST AGAINST THE ORDER IN COUNCIL IS
 NOT SERIOUSLY CON- SIDERED BY JOHN BULL
By Associated Press.

by ASSOcldleu FTeSS.
 WASHINGTON, July 26.-In an nouncing the receipt from Great Britain of a reply to the American note of March 30th which protested the British order in council and a French decree similar in contents, Lansing stated the dispatch of new note to the Allies, under considera- ton for several weeks now, will be de- layed until the latest communication is thoroughly studied.
 It Is understood the new note from London does not reveal any import ant deviation in the argument already made by Great Britain, but lays added emphasis on the policy pursued by the United States in the Civil war as precedent justifying the British position.
 Legal experts of the government indicated that the new British note would not in their opinion affect the American position in insisting that non-contraband goods destined to or from belligerents. through a neutral country. are not subject to the rules of blockade.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
By Associated Press.

LONDON, July 26.-Field Marshal Von Mackensen's effort to throw a considerable body of Austro- German troops astride the Lublincholm rail way met no success and the Germans are now centering their main offen- sive north of Warsaw They have crossed the Narrow river along 40 miles of the front, driving the Rus sians towards the Bug river, where it joins the Narrow, north of the Pol ish capital Warsaw still holds out but the general belief here is its loss by the Russians is only matter of time.
 Dispatches tonight from Petrograd predict that the much. discussed eli max to the great struggle in Poland
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
Gave Crew Plenty of Time.

LONDON, July 26.-All the crew of the American steamer Leelanaw are expected to reach Dundee tomor- row when 1t will be possible to obtain a full account of the sinking of the vessel by a German submarine off the Orkney islands Sunday night. Only meagre accounts have been received but it is clear that the submarine gave the steamer ample warning, even per hitting the crew to collect part of their effects before taking them aboard the submarine, which then with combined shell fire and bombs sent the vessel to the bottom.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
CAUSE FOR ANXIETY

LONDON, July 26.-There is some uneasiness in the allied diplomatic circles over the report that Turkey has ceded to Bulgaria the Turkish portion of the Dedeagatch railroad. Sofia dispatches say this will have no effect on Bulgarian neutrality, but the Allies fear that Turkey is not likely to surrender such valuable territory without the promise of substantial aid from Bulgaria.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES
 BLAMED FOR DISASTER
Eastland Tragedy is Attributed To Failure of Inspectors to Enforce
 The Marine Laws.

force the marine laws. The last in spection was made by Robert Reed government official, who declared the steamer fit this spring and pro, cured position as chief engineer on the boat for his son-in-law, J. M Erickson.
 William Olander, secretary of the Lake Seamen's Union. tonight said many other ships on the Great Lakes are as daengrous as the Eastland, be- cause Of faulty construction. He said the Eastland was not properly designed and charged that the United States inspectors under Captain West colt. of Detroit, chief of the Lake district, played into the hands of the ship owners at the expense of sailors and passengers.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
AGREE ID RETURN ID
 WORK TODAY
FOREIGNERS, HOWEVER, REFUSE TERMS OF THE COMPANY AND WILL REMAIN OUT.
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK, July 26.- Develop ments in the strike situation at Ba- yonne tonight indicated that probably half of the approximately 5000 em- ployes of the Standard Oil Company will return to work tomorrow. In response to an appeal by Sheriff Kin kead at mass meeting tonight the English-speaking men agreed to re- turn to work, although the foreign element earlier in the day refused the offer the company and sheriff urged them to accept.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
SAM ID TAKE A HAND IN
 MEXICO
Wilson Is To Soon
 Abandon His Policy
 Of Procrdstindtion
ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE BY STATE DEPARTMENT BUT NATURE OF ACTION IS NOT DISCLOSED.
By Associated Press.

By ASSOclaIed Press.
 WASHINGTON. July 26.-A definite step toward settling the Mexican problem will be taken by the United States in the near future.
 An authoritative announcement to this effect was made by the state department although the na- ture of the contemplated action was not disclosed. The president, it is understood, is revolving sev- eral suggested courses in his mind. Apparently he is deter mined that the other measures which the Washington govern ment announced it must take if the battle of the factions contin- ued, must now be resorted to.
 Gonzalez is report-4 returning to Mexico City and that the Villa column fled northward from Pa chuca without a battle. Mexico City is quiet.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
APPRECIATIVE POOR

WASHINGTON, July 26.-Consul General Hanna reports: Monterey has the most appreciative poor peo- pie l ever saw. Thousands are pray ing daily for Wilson, the Red Cross and the consul general. The message said that pork, bananas and corn had been distributed among 23,000 on Fri day and then the Red Cross relief station was closed until the new crops now being harvested shall have been used.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
BACK TO CAPITAL

GALVESTON. July Z6.-. General Gonzalez, returning to Mexico City after he had assisted to defeat the Villa column under Fierro, is now at Villa Guadalupe, according to reports received here today. The Carranza agency reported that the Villa troops are retreating from Pachuca.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
READY FOR GALES

WASHINGTON, July 26-General Gales has assembled 1000 troops at Santa Barbara, 20 miles from No gales, and apparently is preparing to attack the border town.
 General Funston has orders to repel by force any firing into American territory. If the Mexicans battle at Nogales Funston's artillery is expect ed to shell them to safe distance from the border.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
American Released.

NOGALES, July Z6.- Joseph De Puy, claiming American citizenship; who was sentenced to death as a spy by a courtmartial held by officers of the Villa garrison at Nogales, Sonora, was released today. He is now safe on the American side.
 Lee Ortega, another American citi- zen who was arrested as a spy, has been released also.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
Soldiers Amhnshed-

GUAYMAS, July 26-It is report ed here that the main body of sol diers sent from Guaymas against the Yaqui Indians was ambushed yester- day and that ten soldiers were killed and four wounded. The Indian cas- ualties are unrcported Guaymas and the Yaqui valley are quiet
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
By Associated Press.


 CHICAGO, July 26.-Plans for an investigation by the Federal, state and city authorities to fix the blame for the capsizing of the Eastland have been completed. The inquest starts tomorrow Efforts continue to re- move the victims of the disaster, but despite an all-day search by the divers but dozen bodies were found. Els inmates of the number held under the boat vary from 150 to 500. The cor oner and states attorney reiterate their charge that of all the possible causes to which the disaster could be blamed the greatest was the negli gence of the Federal inspectors to en-
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
More Trouble At
 Remington Plant
By Associated Press.

BRIDGEPORT, July D. Unless the labor situation at the Remington plant is adjusted bv Wednesday after noon another strike will be called, ac- cording to the labor leaders. Com plications resulted today when the re- turning strikers were refused employ ment. The manufacturers say that only few agitators were turned away. but members of the machinists' union say the number reached 150.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
Loss Of Life In
 China Is 10000
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, July %. - The loss of life in Canton, China, due to fire and flood, is estimated at 10000, according to a report from Admiral Winterhalter, commanding the Asiatic fleet. The gunboat Callao took 100 bags of rice to Shuyhing and rescued missionaries and 50 blind girls from the dykes There is no distress among foreigners and conditions are
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
In8O LOST

CHICAGO, July 26-It is probable that 10S0 were lost in the Eastland disaster, according to figures an nounced by Coroner Hoffman at } o'clock. It is stated that S10 bodies have been recovered and 270 are re- ported to the Western Electric Com pany as missing
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
AIR RAID FAILS

LONDON, July 26.-A Petrograd dispatch received here this afternoon says: "A German air raid on the Wis tula bridge at Warsaw failed of its object. The bombs caused several cas- ualties among civilians"
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
GRUESOME SABBATH

LAREDO, July 26-Sunday was devoted to cremating and burying the bodies of the dead on the battlehelds of Icamole and Valla Garcia near Monterey. It is estimated that. 1000 were killed during the fighting of last week.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
REBEL LEADER CAPTURED

WILLIAMSTEAD, Curacoa, July %. - The Venezuelan government troops on July g captured General Monogas, who led a force of rebels. He was captured at Guanta, seaport l2 miles north of Barcelona
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
Last Effort To
 SaUe Murderers
By Associated Press.

PHOENIX, July 26.-Habeas cor pus proceedings were begun in the Superior and Federal courts in an ef- fort to save the four Mexicans sen fenced to hang on Friday. No appli- cation was filed in behalf of Ramon Villalobos, also condemned to die, his case now being before the Stu preme court.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
Strategic Island Occupied.

ROME, July 26- The Island of Pelagosa, important on account of its strategic situation in the Adriatic sea has been occupied by the Italians, ac- cording to an official statement to- night
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
Stncks Decline

NEW YORK, July 26.-The stock market was shaken severely by the news of the torpedoing of the Leela- naw War stocks which were active and strong in the early trading broke rapidly and prices fell below the Sat urdav close.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
TWO MORE DAYS OF GRACE FOR
 BECKER
TIME OF HIS EXECUTION POSTPONED FROM WED- NESDAY TO FRIDAY AT REQUEST OF JUDGE.
By Associated Press.

A'g <ASooNlsitVd T ACoo.
 NEW YORK, July 26.-Upon the request of Supreme Court Justice Ford for more time to consider the application for a new trial by Charles Becker, under sentence of death for instigating the murder of Herman Rosenthal, a gambler, the execution was postponed tonight from Wednes- day until Friday morning. Justice Ford heard the arguments for and against the application but reserved his decision. He gave counsel until noon tomorrow to file briefs.
 and that Gomez did not fire a shot. While Mendoza was witnessing the affair a bullet passed through his trousers but failed to hit his leg. The other witnesses for the State all testi- fled along the same lines that Gomez did not fire his revolver once and that Gonzales shot five or six times.
 Marshal Wilson, of Jerome, stated that after the shooting affray he start ed out to look for Gonzales and found him hiding in a water closet He also found the revolver and the empty cartridges. Gomez's gun was not secured until six weeks later when his mother, to whom it had been taken by. another Mexican turned it over.
 Deputy Fred Hawkins explained the surroundings of the affair and went over them with the picture which had been admitted as evidence. Hawkins said that usually after shoot ing trays the MeXicans in Jerome will run and hide in a water closet. He declared that in almost every instance he had found it that way.
 After Hawkins testimony the State rested and Attorney Russell made a motion for directed verdict i'll favor of Valadez because there was no evi- dence against him, according to Rus sell The motion was denied.
 The first witness on the stand for the defense was Nativadad Garcia and he said that the two men met on the stairway and had few words when Gomez drew gun and fired. Jose also began to shoot in a few seconds and kept running backwards and shooting at the same time. He did not see Valadez at the scene of the shooting He was about 30 yards away with his wife at the time and she also testified to the same facts as her husband After telling his story Deputy County Attorney Morgan asked him if he knew what an oath was. and he replied: "It means to tell ~O~~~O~~~~~~O~~-~-~---~~~-~ -~~~-~-~-~-~~-~O~~-~-~-OO
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Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-28
AUSTR|ANS HOLD THE ITALIANS
 IN CHECK
By Associated Press.

LONDON. July 26.-Fierce fight ing continues on the range on East ern Sectors, the Austro-Italian front, especially on the Doberdo plateau where the Italians have attacked re- lentlessly, but according to Vienna se- cured only temporary local success, which the Austrians afterwards coun- terbalanced by recapturing the orig inal positions.