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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
u. S. BATTERY OF At
GUNS THROWS SCARE
INTO MEXICAN TROOPS


Mexican sources and from a few Amer
leans who arrived on trains at Ell Paso.
said the secretary. I'VE are waiting
4 for further information, either from
General Pershing or other American
sources"
He would not state whether a punt
tive expedition would De o.dered to pur-
sue the Mexicans who attacked the
Americans.
From unofficial sources Mr.. Baker
said he had been informed of the al
legged statement by General Obregon
assuming responsibility for the orders
issued to the Mexican detachment which
made the attack lie would not COM
ment.
When Secretary Baker returned to
the department Secretary Lansing went
to his office, and the two cabinet mem
bers were in conference for some time.
MIR. Lansing, as he left, said that his
department had no word from Ameri-
can sources in Mexico about the fight.
1t would take courier or survivors
of the American detachment many hours
to make their way to General Pershing' s
base.
No clear view OF what happened could
be had from the Mexican statement
transmitted from the border The stories
of the fight conflict, but seem to in
dictate that the Americans were trapped
or ambushed and suffered their chief
losses from machine-gun fire.
1t is presumed General Pershing
promptly dispatched reinforcements, in
Guiding artillery, to aid the cavalry de-
tachment if It was still engaged with
the MeXicans or its lines of retirement
menaced. No reports have come from
General Funston, however. indicating
that heb ad knowledge of additional
troop movements or was preparing to
send more men to Pershing.
Secretary Baker said no marching or
ders had gone to national guard units.
Nothing could be done, he declared, un-
til report from American sources had
been received.
Other officials took the same view
They would not discuss possibilities on
the basis of the incomplete and conflict
ing Mexican advices. There were no eff
forts, however, to conceal the anxiety
with which the situation was viewed.
So far the government has no official
information of it's own whatever regard
ing the Carrizal fight. As a courier with
the news would have to ride some sixty
FIVE miles TO reach General Pershing's
headquarters the war department may
not have a report before tomorrow
Callers who saw the president today
got the impression that he is determined
that if in spite of all efforts to prevent
IL, war with Mexico should come, the
action OF the United States would be
prompt and on a scale of considerable
magnitude. IL would not be a war Of
conquest, but Mr.. Wilson is said to DE
prepared if necessary to use the maxi
mum available military strength of the
nation for a short, decisive campaign
to re-establish order and a stable gov
eminent in Mexico, as well as to per-
manently insure protection Of the
American border from outlaw .forays,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
Employees Of Pennsy
Lines to Get Pension
IF They Join Army
(BY Associated Press.O

PITTSBURG. PA, June ELS. II
Church, secretary of the board of -di-
rectors of the Pennsylvania lines west
of Pittsburg, has made public a reso-
luton passed by the board regarding
it's policy on payment of salary to en-
ployes who may enlist in the national
guard or United States army. 1t was
announced similar action had been TAX
en- on all Pennsylvania railroad lines
east of Pittsburg.
The resolution grants Burroughs TO
all employees DESTROYS of enlisting for
such time as they may be engaged in
state or national military or naval serv-
ice in the event of war or other eme--
gency and that the pension allowance Of
such employees so furloughed include the
time of such furlough."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
PELLAGRA DUE
TO A BAD Diet
Eminent Investigators Say Food Is
Cause Of Dreaded MaIady.

In cases Of pellagra eat plenty Of
food. such as milk and eggs, and, &C
cordIng TO DR.. HendOn. pellagra special
list. such n nourishing food will help the
patient gain strength. while Baughn's
PeIlagra treatment will really effect the
cure BY removing the cause In fact,
this Baughn's Treatment has been so
successful il has been given to the
world with a guarantee to refund the
money in case IL fails TO cure. There is
no need TO suffer when nOurishing diet
and this treatment viii cure pellagra.
The best way 10 find out all about pei
lagra and its cure is TO write TO the
American Compromising company. Box
5ST-L. Jasper. Ala, for their big book
on peIlagra. which is sent free under
plain wrapper. Just write a postal to-
day dvtl
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
BOIL WEEVIL MAKES HIS
BOW IN CHATTAHOOCHEE

CUSSETA, Ga, June 2O-Boll weevil
has made it's appearance in Chatta-
hoochee county. Several have been
found on farms near this place in very
forward planted cotton. Farmers don't
apprehend much damage from the weevil
this season, as this is it's first year
here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
Alfonso Proposed
AS Mediator for
u. S. and Mexico
(By Associated Press.l

MADRID.-(Via Paris.)-June 20
King Alfonso has received a telegram
from a committee representing the
Spanish colony in Mexico City appealing
to him to offer to mediate between Next
co and the United States so as to pre-
vent war.
The committee sent cablegrams at
the same time to the Spanish Press
association and the governments and
press of the South American republics
asking their support for the proposed
mediation by the king.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
Confederate Veterans
Petition President to
Let Them Go to War
(By Associated Press

COLUMBIA. S. c., June 21.-Forty-
five ex-Confederate soldiers, who reside
at the Confederate Soldiers home here,
have forwarded a petition to President
Wilson offering their services Ito go
to Mexico or elsewhere in the event of
war"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
Mexican Statements Appear
In Several EurODean Cite!


PARIS, June 21.-Mexico is placing
its case before the European public In
the form of statements issued by Mex
lean legations on the continent Such
a statement appeared in Madrid on Mon
day and a similar statement is printed
in the French press today from the
Mexican legation in Paris. II says the
report that war is inevitable and that
General Carranza's attitude is due to
German intrigue came from American
sources.
"Imputations against the government
of General Carranza," il declares, ARE
unwarranted. Mexico has not wished
war with the United States"
The statement reviews the negotia-
tiOns for permission for American
troops to cross the frontier to pursue
bandits and declares that the inter
changes were interrupted by the send
ing OF an expeditionary corps. consti-
tuting a violation of Mexican sover-
eighty.
I'VE are authorized to state that il
- not Mexico which attacks" the state
uent continues. I'm ordering General
Trevino TO prevent American forces
from advancing south, east or west. the
attitude of the Mexican government is
purely defensive. This is established
from documents I'm this legation which
will be published at an opportune time. ,"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
MILLIKEN AND HALE
WINNERS IN MAINE

PORTLAND, Me-, June 2O.-Nomina-
ton by the Republicans of Carl f. Mil
liken for governor and Frederick Hale
for United States senator was assured
by returns from yesterdays primaries
from all but 1O4 small towns out of the
522 cities and towns in the state
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
Body Of Brownsville
Mayors Brother Found
In the Rio Grande River

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, June 20.-The
body of William Browne, a brother OF
Mayor Albert Browne, of this city. was
found in the Rio Grande river on the
Mexican side, ten miles south of Mata-
moros, today. Browne is said to have
been last seen in Matamoros Saturday
afternoon. He is believed to have been
murdered and the body thrown into the
river.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
One American SIainr Three
Injured, by NaCO Guard

Iby Associated Fressl
NACO, AriZ., June 22.-One American
soldier was killed and three others in
jured here early today, when William
Humphrey, a half-breed Mexican en-
ployed as a guard at the waterworks,
opened fire upon members of Company
L, Fourteenth United States Infantry
as the guard was being changed.
The sergeant IN charge of the guard
was one of the three injured. He was
shot in the back. Another soldier was
shot through the neck and the third
wounded in the hip. Humphrey was
taken into custody.
A large number of Mexican refugees
were crossing the line into Mexico to-
cay from the Bisbee and Lowell dis
tricts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
FARMERS INSTITUTE TO
BE HELD IN D0UGHERTY
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.l

ALBANY. Ga. June 21.-Dougherty
county will have a farmers institute
Thursday. July 26. Experts will be
here to tell those present how to build
up the fertility OF the soils of the coun-
ty through diversihcation and how to
engage proftably I'm other lines of agri-
culture than cotton raising. Among the
speakers will be J. G. oliver, Guy X.
Jones and ii. II. Parrish.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
and His Staff
AT New York Army Camp

CAMP WHITMAN, BEEkMAN, y. 4,
June 2I.-Headquarters for Governor
Whitman with his staff of military
aides. and Major General Organ were
opened at Camp Whitman today.
With the arrival of two complete
companies CT the Twenty-second engi-
neers from New York, the place began
to assume a military appearance.
General Organ reached the camp ear
" today to supervise the arrival of the
Sixty-ninth regiment from New York
City.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
Carranza Takes Over Large
Store of Munitions in MeXiCC

LAREDO, Tex, June 21.-Approxl-
mateIy 100000 rounds of ammunition
has been taken in charge by Carranza
authorities at various points through
out Mexico and the government factory
is working twenty-four hours daily in
order TO augment this supply, according
TO one of the American refugees from
Mexico City, arriving here today. He
was formerly in the hardware business
in the capital
The output of the government factory
is approximately 10000 rounds of car
tridges daily, he said
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
DARING AVIATOR
KILLED IN WAR ZONE

BERLIN, June 21.-Lieutenant I'm
melmann, whose daring exploits as an
aviator have made his name known
throughout the world, is reported to
have been killed in a fall with his aero
plane.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
Cananza Troops Threaten
South End of PerShing'S Line

(By Associated Press
FIELD HEADQUARTERS, June Il.
CVia Radio to Columbus, y.
NJ, June 22o-Carranza troops
have been reported close 10
the southern end of the Amer
lean lines General Pershing is main
tanning strong outposts in every direc-
ton and taking every precaution to pre-
vent trouble arising.
The American troops, after three
months of campaigning, are in magnifi-
cent form for any sort of work.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
asst American Consul
Arrives Across the Border

EAGLE PASS, Tex, June 21.-Consul
]. r. Silliman arrived in this city today
from Saltillo, coming by way of Mon
cloya. owing TO the cessation of railroad
traffic between Monterey and Nuevo
Laredo. Mr.. Silliman is the last Ameri-
can consul 10 leave Mexico
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
JeStroyerS Sail for West
Coast of Mexico Patrol Duty

IBy AssoolateU Press.J
SAN DIEGO, Cal, June 22.-With the
departure Of the destroyers Hull, Trux-
ton and Hopkins for Mexican waters this
harbor was denuded today of warships
and auxiliaries for the first time in
more than a year The destroyers will
De added to Admiral Winslows fleet
now on patrol duty along the lower
coast.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
Band of Armed MexicanS
AT Large Near San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 21.--The
band of armed Mexicans operating about
sixteen miles west of San Antonio was
still at large early today. sheriff s
posse from here spent the night looking
for the bandits and a fresh posse has
taken up the chase. So far members of
the band have confined their activities
to impressing Texas MeXicans. One old
man managed to escape last night and
brought word to the authorities that
the band is continuing operations.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
Red Cross to Aid Families
Of GuardSn0en Called to ErOni

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, June 22.-The Ameri-
can Red Cross announced today that
in connection with the dispatch of the
national guard to the Mexican border
it was working out plans for getting
supplies to troops in camp and also
plans for aiding dependent families of
guardsmen. Branches throughout the
country were notified of the plans.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, June 20
Charles NJ. Nails, circuit court clerk
arrested this afternoon by Sheriff Phil
lips at his fathers residence, Whites
burg Pike. Nails is charged with the
murder in connection with the murder
and kidnapping of the late W. T. Law
ler judge of probate.
Sheriff Phillips was furnished the
clue by one of his deputies. Nails
quietly surrended to the sheriff. OFF,
GERS put him in a car and started to-
ward Birmingham. Nails was appoint
ed circuit court clerk to succeed ID. d
Overton, about ten months ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23

Oppressed Feeling in chest, Choking sem
sati0n In throat, Painful 10 lie IN left side,
Sinking or smOthering Sensation, Diff
cult Breathing, Heart DrOpsy, Swelling
Of feet or ankles. or Neuralgia around
henFtf II you have one more OF the above
symptoms, dOn'f fail 10 use DIR. kfnsman's
Heart Tablets. Not a secret medicine. IL Is
e2id that one person out % every four has a
weak heart. Probably thTee-fOuTths Of these do
not know Il, and hundreds wrungfully treat them
selves for the Stomach. Lungs. Kidneys Or
Nerves. Don't take any chances when DIR.
hinsman's Heart Tablets are within your
reach More than llQ4 endorsements furnished.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
900 YaduiS Arrive Near
Border 10 Aid MexiCanS

EAGLE PASS, Tex, June 21.-General
Murgia, a Carranza commander, arrived
~ Piedras Negras. the Mexican town op-
pOsite here, today. with a detachment
Of 1000 Yaquis, reinforcing the garri-
son there. A large part of the civilian
population of Piedras Negras has al
ready moved south
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23

HUNTSVILLE. Ala, June 2O.-Shei
by Peasants, a prominent Huntsville
attorney, was shot and killed in his off
fee this afternoon. He was found dead
by his stenographer. Whether there is
any connection in the case with the
Lawler murder case is not known, but
it is intimated that he had refused to
defend some of those involved. 1t may
have been suicide. The militia have
taken charge of the office and nothing
has been given out.
Later the stenographer. Miss Kate
Sanford, said Mr.. Peasants committed
suicide and left a note on a table in
his office.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-23
REWARDS FOR ARRESTS
IN LANLER MURDER CASE
Authorities Offer $1,000 for
Capture of B. D. Overton,
C. w. Wells Also Sought

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, June 20-While
the special grand jury empannelled yes
terday by Judge A. B. Foster, of Troy.
continued its investigation of the muir
der of Probate Judge w. T. Lawler, ef-
forts were made today 10 apprehend B.
d. Overton and Charles NJ. Nails, for
whose arrest warrants have been issued.
\ reward of $1,000 has been offered for
the arrest of Overton and, it was stat
ed TO-DAY, a similar amount will De
raised to be paid to the captor of Nails.
Circulars bearing the picture of Over
ton, who recently was defeated in the
race for probate judge by Judge Law
Ter, were printed today. Efforts to find
a photograph of Nails were futile, it
was said.
Nails, who is circuit clerk of Madison
county, escaped when a policeman de-
layed Special Deputy w. NJ. Jordan. of
the force brought here by Attorney
General W. y Martin. according to the
story told here today by Jordan. Jor-
dan, with several other officers, was
pursuing Nails in an automobile As
they followed the trail through the
south end of the city, policeman stop
ped them and only after a long argu-
ment would he permit them to proceed.
They picked up Nails trail again but
lost it four miles south of Huntsville.
Sheriff Phillips last night surround
ed and searched a group of houses in
which relatives of the missing men live
Nothing was found, he announced.
Subscription lists were circulated here
today for fund to erect monument
in the court house yard to Judge Law
Ter.
Governor Henderson today was re-
quested to appoint an ad interim sue
cessor for Charles NJ. Nails, clerk of
the circuit court, for whom a warrant
has been issued charging murder.
Sentries who guarded entrances to
the court house yesterday were absent
today, but the militia will do patrol
duty again tonight.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-15

Values in Boys
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-15

ms, and remember,
81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-18
NEWS EVENTS
OF SHINNSTON
Breezy Letter Tells All about
PeGDIe Of the Clay District
Capital.

SUBMISSION. oct. 1S-W. J. S.
Harmcr and daughter, Josephine,
nave returned from two weeks Wis
!. WIN relatives IN Virginia. They
attheded the Hagerstown, Md, fair
ehronte nome
J; u. Sees Of Shinn's run, was a
business caller mere yesterday.
MIS-. Eta Martin and daughter.
qua are guests ut the home of o. G.
Raaabansh, Of Clarksburg.
pr - NJ Robinson was a bust
ness " caller at fairmont Tuesday.
Ross F Stn' ~ harrisburg. was
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-18
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
IN TOWN OF NORTHNIEM.

All parties owing taxes to the
Town Of North View will be given a
discount of 21a per cent if paid he.
fore the 30th day of November, 1916,
at the mayors Office in the town OF
North View, where the tax books are
all ready.
After January l, 1917, TEN PER
CENT INTEREST MUST DE ADD.
ED.
No partial payment can be accept.
ed on taxes.
Yours very truly,
A. L. MATTHEW,
Mayor of Town OF North View
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-18
Stealey Heights
ArEutus Park.

Good home large lot Arbutus Park for sale at tho
right price See
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-18
0. 0. MCINTYRE

trusiyely young.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-18
MAKING REPAIRS.

MoNESSEN. Pa, oct. 1S-The en-
tire finishing department Of the To-
cal mill of the Pittsburg Steel Com
pany has been closed in order TO
make needed repairs. AS result OF
the suspension, which will probably
not last more than week or ten
days 1900 men will receive their
FIRST vacation in months.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-18
TO MEET TONIGHT.

There will be meeting of the col
ored Hughes club in the school house
on Water street at $40 o'clock this
evening. All members are urged TO
attend, as business of Importance
Will be transacted.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-18

Robert Morris. Frank c. Gaylord
and Blair Wilson are in Pittsburg
o nbusiness.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
WALDO

The Waldo hotel caught fire last
Saturday evening about $50. but
very little damage was done, as the
fire was extinguished by a number OF
Waldo citizens who had eongregated
very quickly to the place OF excite
ment.
Mrs. c. Moore, OF Waldo. has been
quite sick the last few days. but is
slowly improving
j. NJ. Clemens, of this vicinity. has
been very sick and at this writing
has not improved and Is still In q
serious condition.
Mrs. Jack Eggers and children
called Saturday at the home OF Mrs.
Chas. White.
Mrs. r. ], White spent Sunday Wis
iting her father, J. NJ, Clemens, who
is reported on the sick list,
Mrs. Frank Harris and sister. Miss
hAuuc shaAhucss SpSht cetuiuay "a
ternoon visiting at the Misses
0'Brien.
Miss Pearl Law. OF Waldo. spent
Sunday at the camp OF Mrs, Minnie
Masters.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Logan motored
out to Grants Pass Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaffer we're Waldo
visitors Saturday.
Miss Bessie Albright has gone
down below Selma TO visit with the
George Anderson family during her
vacation.
Miss Lima and Bessie Albright
spent the first part OF last week visit
ing with Mrs. X. J. White and Pearl
Law.
Mrs. Minnie Masters has returned
home after spending a week at Mrs.
X. J. Whites.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
OWNERS DENY THAT
ROANOKE WAS OVERLOADED

{ San Francisco. May is.---Inspector
or Hulls and Boilers Guthrie. who 10
Investigating the Roanoke disaster.
declared today that when the present
inquiry Is completed report win be
sent TO the secretary OF commerce In
Washington, ending the matter for
the time being.
The testimony OF the three sur-
vivors, who voiced the opinion that
the Roanoke was overloaded when q
sailed from San Francisco on the
voyage that ended In disaster and
the loss of ~ lives. was contradicted
by the owners and oiYieials OF the
steamer and tho lines which owned
and chartered II. They said the YES
sci had frequently carried heavier
-cargoes without difficulty,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
FOR SHERIFF
To the Republican Voters OF
Josephine County:

To the Republican Voters OF
Josephine County:
As I have heretofore announced.
am candidate for the republican
nomination for sheriff In my forty
nine years residence in Josephine
county this Is the first time ! have
been a candidate for a nomination.
and have never been a candidate
for any Office. During that time !
have been a consistent republican
and have been an active worker for
the success OF the party and its can
didates. and this. too. when repub-
licans were In hopeless minority.
In becoming a candidate for the
Office OF sheriff feel that l am seek
ing what have q clear right TO ask
and hope for at the hands Of my
party. am the only candidate for
the republican nomination residing
out OF Grants Pass. my residence be-
ing near Waldo, where for many
years have been engaged in farm
ing and mining. My qualifications
for the Office can be easily ascertain
ed by inquiry from the older resi-
dents OF that part OF the county. and
| invite the fullest inquiry, being will
ing to abide by the judgment OF
neighbors and associates. II elected,
( | can assure YOU that will conduct
the Office as the one chosen for the
responsibility, without one dollar OF
needless or unnecessary expense. In
stead OF increasing the expense OF the
Office from year to year. feel that
unless there Is an increase OF popu.
lation beyond the ordinary that can
reduce the expenses OF the Office. Az
to law enforcement. shall expect tc
perform my duty fearlessly, as any
man OF honor who takes an oath Il
do so should do. My policy will b,
that am TO enforce all laws in IN,
line Of duty, and not to at any tim,
question the wisdom or necessity FOL
any law.
Respectfully yours.
HOMER WHITE.
(Paid Adv
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