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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
NAVAL MILITIA HAS
20 PER CENT GAIN
OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE FORCES
TOTALlNG TEN THOU
SAND MEN.
$500 MEN AND 700 OFFICERS
New Divisions, Marine Companies and
Aeronautc Sections Organized
In Many Sections - Other
Divisions Being Formed.

Washington.-The strength of the
organized naval militia increased ap-
proximately 20 per cent during the
last fiscal year, the navy department
announces, the forces now totaling
$500 men and 700 officers.
New divisions, marine companies
and aeronautic sections have been or
ganized in Hawaii, Illinois, Florida,
New York, Texas and Washington
Other new divisions are being formed.
but have not yet been mustered in.
Aeronautic sections also have been
created in the existing organizations
of New York, New Jersey, California,
Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon and
Rhode Island, the majority of which
are now equipped with their own ma
chimes and which the navy department
views as a valuable reserve for the
regular aeronautic service.
The naval appropriation bill con-
tanned various provisions designed to
popularize the naval and militia SER
vice, and the department officials ex-
pect marked increase in the efficiency
and numbers of the militia force as
soon as these provisions become eff
fective.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
SAILED FROM U. S. AUGUST 2
The German Submarine Deutschland
Crosses Atlantic With Cargo of
Rubber and Metal.

Berlin.-The merchant submarine
Deutschland arrived at the mouth of
the Weser on Aug. %, according to
the Overseas News Agency.
The agency says that the Deutsch-
land arrived on the Afternoon of Aug.
% and anchored before the mouth of
the river All on board were well.
The Deutschland, a German super
submarine built for carrying merchan-
disc, arrived at Baltimore from Bre-
men on July with a cargo of dye
stuffs and mails. Her arrival was hail
ed in Germany as the beginning of
regular submarine merchant service
between the United States and Ger
many which would be able to defy the
British blockade. 1t was announced
that she would be followed shortly by
the Bremen, a sister ship.
The Deutschland left Baltimore on
her return journey on Aug. 1, with
cargo of rubber and metal, and passed
out the Virginia Capes Aug. 2.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
NEW HEALTH MARK RECORD
Of American Punitive Expedition In
Mexico.

Field Headquarters American Punt
tive Expedition, Mexico.-Only six
deaths from disease and present sick
rate of 15 per cent for the American
punitive expedition since 1t entered
Mexico more than five months ago,
was the record contained in official
figures given by sanitary department.
Adding the number of sick being
treated at the base hospital to those
in the field the rate is increased to
2.5 per cent There has not been a
single case of typhoid, the prevailing
ailment being dysentery.
"This is a remarkable record for an
expedition serving in this sort OF a
country with nothing but field equip
ment," declared Gen. J. j. Pershing,
commander of the expedition. 1T
probably is as low a record as any
similar expedition ever has set and
shows the wonderful strides along san
itary lines and the high efficiency OF
the sanitary department"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
BRAVE SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
GrimaIdi, Who Drove the Moors From
the Mediterranean, Given Monaco
as His Reward.

One of the many disappointments
of the present war is almost total alb
sence Of thrilling stories concerning
the soldier of fortune. Even the 'for-
eign legion" of France, that is made
up Of dare-devils from all over the
world, has little or nothing in the way
of romance to offer, and the romantic
spirits have always been the ones that
attached themselves to the French ban
ner.
Did YOU ever hear of the most dis
tinguished of the Grimaldi family, not
the Genoese general who remained at
home and fought for his own country,
nor yet the artist who did heroic stunts
on canvas, nor the sixteenth century
Grimaldi who died by the hand of an
assassin in the palace at Monaco, but
the tenth century ancestor of that
prince, who saved Monaco from the
Moors? His was an achievement
worthy Of true soldier of fortune.
The tiny principality, perched on its
seagirt cliff had been settled by the
Greeks even before Athens became
the greatest city of the civilized world.
It was one of the cultural outposts of
Rome, and in the fifth century 1t was
an important center of Christianity.
Then the Moors crossed the Medi-
terranean, extended their sway over
Spain and seized the ancient Herculis
Monoeci Portus and gave over its
churches and monasteries to the In
fdels. For 200 years they defied the
soldiers of Europe, and then Grfmaldi
came. There had been many wars in
Genoa, and here was a chance for
Genoese captain. When his military
genius had driven the Moors into the
sea, he was rewarded by being made
absolute monarch of country 53 miles
In circumference.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
FRENCH HOLD GAIN
NEAR ST. M|H|EL
FURIOUS GERMAN ASSAULTS IN
THE WEST SAID TO BE
REPULSED.
BULGARIANS DELAY ATTACK
The Expected Bulgarian Offensive
Against Greek Ports DeIayed-Cav-
airy Patrols of English Blow
Up Bridges.

Paris.-The Germans have made
new assault on the French line at the
tip of the famous salient OF st. Mlhlel,
but have been repulsed after gaining
q footing in French trenches, accord
ing to war office statement
The French gains on the Somme
front in the vicinity of Maurepas were
followed by heavy German counter
attack. The official report issued says
the Germans were repulsed with heavy
loss.
The German assault was delivered
against Hill 121 near Maurepas.
Heavy Smelling of the German lines
continues in the region of Lassigny
and Roye.
On the Verdun front the Germans
attacked Fleury in the night, but were
unsuccessful.
The Bulgarians have not attacked
the Greek port of Kavala and the i'm
portant Greek town of Drama, both
held by Greek garrisons, says a war
office statement.
EAST of Lake Tahnos English cav
airy patrols, outmaneuvering the en-
envy, have crossed the River Angista
and have blown up several bridges.
"The towns Of Kavala and Drama,
which always have been occupied by
Greek garrisons, have not been at
tackled by the Bulgarians."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
FATAL QUARREL IN ALABAMA
TWO Prominent Alabama Farmers In
Wilcox County Fight Duel In
Public Road.

Furman, Ala.-C. w. Smity and
Robert Hall, prominent farmers of
Wilcox County, Ala, fought a pistol
battle in public road at Simpsons
Mill, several miles from here, and both
were killed, according to reports.
The shooting. is alleged to have been
the elimination Of an alteration be-
tween the men at Snow Hill, Ala, but
the difficulty which led to the tragedy
is not known.
It is said the men met in the road
Unexpectedly and began firing at each
other simultaneously. Many shots
were exchanged and when the smoke
cleared away both were dead.
Hall was merchant and plantation
owner and unmarried. Smity is sur
vived by family, and was said to be
prosperous in his community.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
NOT READY TO WITHDRAW
National Guard VIII Remain On tho
Mexican Border.

Washington.-The national guard
will be retained on the Mexican Dor
der until it can be withdrawn without
again endangering American lives and
property. Secretary Baker SO declar-
ed the administrations policy in an
swering letters from many parts of the
country complaining that state troops
were being held in service after the
emergency for which they were called
out apparently had passed
In general the compliments, whose
names were withheld, alleged that
border service was entailing financial
loss on militiamen and hardship on
their families.
By its presence on the border, the
secretary wrote to one, the guard is
winning bloodless victories daily"
He declared that American residents
along the international line were en-
joying peace and security they could
not know without military protection.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Possibilities of Slang.

Slang and it's possibilities were viv-
idly expressed in the conversation or
two youths In a Back Bay home one
night recently, says the Boston TraV-
eler. The boys got into a discussion
and when all legitimate arguments had
been exhausted, the following repartee
was heard:
"Snow again, 1 didn't catch the
drift"
keep on spouting, kid, you're a
whale"
"Tie yer shoe, your tongues hangfn'
out" e,
"Hang crepe on yer ear, you mutt,
yer brain is dead"
"Aw sand your track, yer slippin' !"
"Sneeze, little one, your bean Is
rusty"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31

Calomel makes you sick; you lose a
days work. Calomel is quicksilver
and 1t salivates; calomel Injuries your
liver.
II you are bilious, feel lazy, sluggish
and all knocked out, II your bowels
are constipated and your head aches
or stomach Ia sour, just take spoon
full of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone
instead of using sickening. salivating
calomel. Dodson's Liver Tone is real
liver medicine. You'll know it next
morning because you will wake up
feeling fine, your liver will be work
ing, your headache and dizziness gone,
your stomach will be sweet and your
bowels regular You will feel like
working. You'll be cheerful; full OF
vigor and ambition.
Your druggist or dealer sells you a
6O-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
The First Step.

Ed Bowes, the theatrical manager,
used to live in San Francisco, and out
there he knew a certain contractor
who did a good deal of work for the
city.
One morning-so Bowes says-a
stranger who professed to understand
street repairing In all It's branches APP
piled to the contractor for a job as
foreman. The boss undertook to test
the applicant.
"Well, now" he said "supposin'
you was called upon to clean out
sewer down in Chinatown that was
clogged at both ends. What would you
do first?"
The man thought moment.
'Td bless myself" he said simply
Sunday Magazine.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
NEW AEROPLkNE APPROVED
Curtis Convertible Land and Water
Flying Machine.


Newport News. Va.-The new Cur
tbs convertible land and water flying
machine, twin-motor model under in
spection of the navy aeronautical
board, successfully met all require
ments in her initial flights at the At
lantic coast aeronautical station here.
Although atmospheric conditions were
not favorable, the big plane performed
in fine style.
To meet the navy tests, it was nee
essary to ascend to height Of 5000
feet in 10 minutes, make a maximum
speed of 95 miles an hour and a mini
mum of 45, and leave the water within
distance of $50 yards.
The new machine was piloted by
Victor Carlstrom, who was accompa-
MED on each of three flights by one
member of the inspection board, which
is composed of Naval Constructor
Richardson, Lieut.. G. w. Child and
Lieut.. G. K. Bronston.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
More Reports About Villa.

Chihuahua City.-Confiicting reports
as to Villa were received here by Gen.
.Jacinto Trevino One dispatch said
that the bandit chieftain, travelling in
cognito. is hiding with few of his
men in the hills near Naica, Durango.
Another said reports are current
along the Chihuahua-Durango border
that Villa was poisoned early in July
by nurses.
Little credit was given the latter re-
port here, although Gen. Trevino point
ed out that if Villa is dead his name
probably is being used by his adher-
ents to inspire terror among ranch
men of the neighborhood.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Splitting His Face.

Senator Penrose was discussing q
turbulent element In the Republican
convention.
'"These men," he said, "were ami
mated by the same spirit that possess
sed Pat.
pat, road member, was observed
by a mate to be holding his heavy
sledge motionless high above his head,
ready tosbe brought down the minute
the boss looked at him.
"'What the dickens are We dom,
PATTI his mate asked.
"'Pstp said Pat, in low, reproach-
full voice. Can't We let chap rest a
minute when the boss back Ia
turnedY"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
1oston,s Culture indicated.

The much acclaimed culture of Bos-
ton won for itself new laurels when
no less a person than DR.. w. T. Sedg-
wick discarded time-honored express
sion that has been in use for years
unnumbered.
In his lecture to class Of public
health students he said to his highly
amused hearers:
"Public health work should be In
the hands of an especially trained
class of men-and should not be left
to every Thomas, Richard and Henry p
Exit the familiar old "Tom, Dick
and Harry" of our childhood.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
WEATHERED ROUGH SEAS
Deutschland Travelled 1920 Miles On
HomeWard Voyage.

Deutschland Travelled 1920 Miles On
Homeward Voyage.
London-Reports of the return OF
the German submarine Deutschland
from the United States are corrobo-
rated in a telegram received at Am
sterdam from Bremen, as forwarded
by Reuters correspondent.
According to this information, the
Deutschland travelled 1920 miles on
her homeward voyage. At the begin
ming the sea was tempestuous, but
later it became more calm The
Deutschland proved to be able to navi-
gate the stormy seas exceIently. Her
engines worked faultlessly. No ice
bergs were passed on the journey.
The American government, says the
dispatch, acted in a correct manner
as neutral, vigorously enforcing re-
spect for its frontier from British and
French warships by the employment
its own men of war.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
CALOMEL S|CKENSI It SALVATES!
DON'T STAY BILIOUS, CONST|PATED
Guarantee "Dodsons Liver Tone" viii Give You the Best Liver
and Bowel Cleansing You Ever Had-Dont Lose Days Work.

under my personal guarantee that IL
will clean your sluggish liver better
than nasty calomel; 1t won't make you
sick and you can eat anything you
want without being salivated. Your
druggist guarantees that each spoonful
will start your liver, clean your bowels
and straighten you up by morning or
you can have your money back. Chill
dren gladly take Dodson's Liver Tone
because it Is pleasant tasting and
doesn't grippe or cramp or make them
sick
lam selling millions Of bottles of bod
sons Liver Tone to people who have
found that this pleasant, vegetable, liV'
er medicine takes the place OF danger"
Gus calomel. Buy one bottle on my
sound, reliable guarantee. Ask your
druggist or storekeeper about me. Adv.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Strategy.

"What was all the argument be-
tween you and Judge Flivver yester-
dayW
"Oh, we were discussing the merits
of our respective cars"
That's a foolish thing to do. You
can never convince a man that your
car Is better than his"
"I know that, but I got him so mad
ment that my car can't make over ten
miles an hour. The next time I'm
brought up before him for speeding
I'll remind him Of that"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
OIL WAREHOUSE EXPLOSION.
Standard Oil Company In Chicago is
Damaged $4,000.

Chicago.-A fire and explosion in
Standard Oil Company warehouse con-
tanning $4,000 gallons of gasoline and
kerosene here, resulted in the death OF
A. B. Young, foreman, at the store
house, serious injuries to eight fire
men, lesser injuries to a score OF other
firemen and material damage estlmat-
ed between $4,000 and $4,000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Honor Roll.

HAS your college produced any dis
tinguished menW
"Has it? Say, don't you ever read
the papers? Didn't you hear Of Lefty
Jones, the famous southpaw; or Kan
CARGO Klein, the best shortstop in
either league; or Biff Borroughs, the
fence buster? And l could name a
the game. Have we ever produced any
distinguished men? Why, Spalding's
Baseball Guide is full of them"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Naval Losses of Allies.

Berlin. - The German admiralty
has issued a statement asserting that
losses of the British and French ma
yies in line Of battleships and cruisers
to Aug. 1 comprised u vessels, with
a total displacement Of 496,O50 tons.
German losses in the same classes
during the same period were Is war
ships with total of 62,667 tons.
It was stated that the list OF Brit
ish and French warships included
only those losses which definitely had
been established.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31

Coldwater.-Ci of Coldwater
and vicinity are actively engaged in
road work and all the public roads
leading from this place are receiving
more or less attention. Hills are be-
ing cut down to uniform grade.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
MANY VISITORS WELCOMED
Third Convention of Cotton States
Merchants Convention In Ses-
sion at Memphis.

Memphis.-This city opened wide
her doors to welcome the army OF
delegates and visitors Of seven states
who came to attend the annual meet
ing of the Cotton States Merchants
Association.
Gov. Thomas c. Rye of Tennessee
lent his official presence, while scores
of private citizens, leaders in their
respective communities in the Mem
phis belt of the south, came to get
inspiration and ideas to carry back to
their people.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
AUTO BANDITS KILL OFFICER
Desert Stolen Car AS Dying Policeman
Pours Shots At Them.

s.-Automobile bandits shot
and killed Patrolman John Laufhutte
here, deserted a stolen automobile
which contained small arsenal and
escaped under fussilade Of shots from
the revolver of the dying policeman.
The entire police system of Central
Ohio is engaged in efforts to appre-
bend the gunner under the belief that
they may compose the gang which re-
Gently prepetrated the hold-ups in De-
troit
The tragery occurred when Patrol
man Laufhutte found the men repair
ing a puncture at a quiet spot. The
man STOPPING over the tire Immediate
ly fred when the policeman appeared
His second shot struck the officer near
the heart Laufhutte staggered back
and opened fire as the men took flight.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Hottest Day In New York,

New York.-Aug. % was the hottest
day of the summer here and the hot
test Aug. % in the history OF the New
York weather bureau. Street thermo-
meters stood at more than 100 and
the official temperature was "a.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
There Are Others.

'It Is very strange that no one has
ever been able to find Captain Kidd's
treasure"
"Oh, well, Captain Kidd isn't the
only man, who has put his money into
real estate and couldn't get it out"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
TO SIGN NAVAL BILL.

Want Bids For Construction of New
Warships.
Washington.-The naval bill will be
signed by President Wilson this week
and bids for the construction of four
battleships, scout cruisers, submarines
and destroyers will be advertised for
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31

Natchez-Loosened by the momen-
tum of the train, a steel railway rail
slipped from a flat car on the line of
the Baskin Lumber Company, near
Baskin, La, and was caught between
it and a car loaded with workmen
Propelled with terrific force, the rail
swept through the air upon the men,
killing two and seriously injuring nine
others.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
WILLIAM LATURA is KILLED

Policeman Lyons Says He Shot "WiId
Bill" In SeIf-Defense.
Memphis.-William wild BilD La
tura, noted police figure, gunman,
divekeeper and more or less a political
figure, was shot and killed by Patrol
man J. C. Lyons Four shots were
fired by the officer at close range, all
of which took effect, Latura dying in
the street ten minutes after he was
shot.
Lyons was detained at police head
quarters until coroner's jury held the
killing of Latura to have been justi-
fable homicide and released Lyons.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31

Biloxi-Gov. Theodore G. Bilpo
closed deal for lot near the Beau
yoir Soldiers Home, upon which he
will erect handsome home. Work
upon the residence will not begin un-
til spring.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
$50. 600 For Troons On Border.

San Antonio.-A fund of $750,0OO
has been made available by the war
department for the payment of state
troops on duty along the border. Gen.
Funston said the amount would be
services up to and including the month
of July. The money was shipped by
express from New Orleans
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
REPORT BREMEN CAUGHT.
Latest Rumor Says Submarine En-
neshed While In the Channel.

meshed While In the Channel.
New York.-The New York City
News Association quotes can officer of
the British merchant marine" who ar
rived here aboard the White Star
steamship Baltic, as authority for the
statement that the German submarine
Bremen has been captured by the Brit
ish and SO of her crew of 35 made
prisoners. The Bremen, according to
the account, was captured in the
Straits of Dover in a steel net on Aug.
2. Two members of her crew lost their
lives.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Rank President Killed.

Huntsville, Ala. c. Spraggins,
81. prominent man of North Alabama,
and president of the Colbert County
Bank, was accidentally shot by mem
Der of his hunting party, II miles
from town, and died in short time.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
GERMAN BATTLESHIP HIT.

British Submarine Makes Attack On
Vessel in North Sea.
London.-The German battlesh1p
Westfallen was hit and slightly dam
aged by British torpedo, it was adj
mitted in a semi-official telegram from
Berlin, according to Reuters Amster-
dam correspondent. The Westfallen.
however, it is declared, continued ca
pable of maneuvering and will shortly
be repaired.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Torpedo Boat Damaged.

Berlin.-A Russian torpedo boat OF
the largest and most modern type was
badly damaged by an explosion on the
Courland coast Aug. %, according to
the Overseas news agency.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
$1,000 Barrels Gasoline Burn.

Port Arthur, Tex Approximate
$4,000 barrels of gasoline were de-
stroyed here by fire which was start
ed when lightning struck steel tank
owned by the Gulf Refining Company.
The loss is estimated at 100000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31

Shaw.-A. B. Atkinson, AZ years OF
age, planter and former merchant Of
this place, shot himself with .32 auto
matte pistol and died in 30 minutes
after the rash act was done.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Personal Endeavors.

my face is my fortune" said the
girl with the dazzling complexion"
Permit me-" replied Mr.. Dustin
Stax, ito extend the compliments Of
a self-made man to a self-made wom'
an.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Klno suffers ApopIexy.

paris.-King Ludwig III of Bavaria
has been stricken with apoplexy and
his condition Is, grave, according to
: report from Switzerland, says q
Rome dispatch to the Petit Partisan.
King Ludwig III Is n years old.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
soft Drink Man Nominated.

Atlanta Asa G. Chandler, million.
ARE soft drink manufacturer, was nom
mated for mayor In the Democratic
primary, over Jesse Armistead, mem
Der of the city council.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Five Bandits Executed.

Chihuahua City.-Five bandits cap
tured by government troops after hold
ing up ranches were executed, accord
ing to reports received from Gen. Pao-
linio Trevino.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Erred On American Steamer.

The Hague.-t is understood that
the American steamer Owego arrived
In Rotterdam a week ago and that her
captain reported he had been fired on
by German submarine off the Isle of
Wight.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-31
Munltion plant ExpIodes.

l,ondon.-Serious loss Of life is fear
ad as the result Of an explosion in a
munitions plant in Yorkshire, says an
official statement issued. No figures
on the casualties are give