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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-10-14
Act No. llO

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
BLIND SOLDIER SEEKS
AID FOR THE SiGHTLESS
Scrgeunt-AInjOr NIiddlelniss Comes to
Lecture-LOnt Eyes mt
GnlfipOli.

NEW YORK. June l.-St. Dunstan
was credited with wondrouS power
over Satan and tho ST. Dunstant. Il IA
nous training school In London for
the slghtloss wounded of the European
war drove tho blue devils out Of the
mind OF Sergeant Major Middlemiss. of
the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.
who arrived here on the steamship
Adrintic to tell tho story of what Ia
being done for the men who have lost
their eyes
Sergeant-NIajor Middlemiss. the first
Of such victims of tho war to come to
this country. came to give lectures
here under the auspices of the perma-
Avenue. He is accompanied by his
wife. plucky little English woman,
and their little daughter was left on
the other side Of the water.
Owing to some misunderstanding.
tho authorities were not going to ct
the blind soldier land. and took him
and Mrs. Middlemiss to Ellis Island.
George 4. Ecssler. of the fund. how
ever. Strengthened out everything by
long distance telephone. and the ser
ccant-maJor reached headquarters. a
hnc. stalwart soldier he is. thirty-tiv
years old and looks strong and firm.
His powder-stained face and his dark
goggles make u strange contrast to
the rudy glow of his checks.
The regiment with which the SER
Echnl-HHJoT SeTNcu, IN ms tOlu tiio
story. landed near Gnilipoli on sun
day. April IS. 1915 The Turks were
not expecting them anywhere In that
ncighborhood for there were cliffs 200
feet high. Two battalions OF Brit
ish climbed up water course and
almost up perpendicular walls in
places and gained the high ground be-
fore they were detected. At dawn the
foe shelled the position with shrapnei.
Tho English dug in and fought them
off. II was OH Sunday evening that
the Turks attacked in force. The Eng
lish had only their rifles and few
machine guns to resist an enemy
which outnumbcred them four to one.
and had grenades. but they held their
own we'll. according TO the sergeant
major. Middlemiss was standing up
when one of the many Erenades grhzed
his forehead and exploded
Everything went black for me-, said
he. hut never lost consciousness. As
soon as I could got back toward
the bushes. whore comrade bandhEed
up my head. After that We found that
We had to retreat and down IN tho
hlackness. over the cliffs 7 had climbed
only II few hours before. went. UT
coulse. had to have some help: We
embarked on the warship AmcthNst'
After | was transferred from one hos
ptal TO another l finally got to ST.
Dunstans 4 bit OF the shrapnel. which,
as you see, 7 am carrying az charn
on my watch chain, Killed my right
eve and broke the bridge OF my nose.
my left eye was pretty much done
for. although there ia just enough OF
the nerve in it for me to be able TO
tell whether I am in tho dark or
light But i wear google over 1t.
for II is strain on me otherwise.
once thought that ] might he able
to get some use out Of It. In Cairo
could make out the shape Of my
hand. hut il was go hot there that
the surgeon thought II would he
dangerous to operate. got into the
hands OF a doctor who was not much
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
FORMAL STATEMENT
ISSUED ny FUNSTON

ISSUED ny FUNSTON
SAN ANTONIO, TEN, June In a
formal statement issued to-day. Gem
eral Fred Funston denied that the
future crossing Of the international line
by American troops in pursuit OF raid
Ing bandits was discussed by the
American representatives during the
conferences at FL Paso and Juarez. lie
also insisted that, with the exception
Of the tentative agreement. which was
not ratified by the head OF the Mexican
de facto government. no agreement
ever was reached. That General Obre-
gon had hccn assured that troops would
not he sent across the border after
those who raided Bouuillns was spe.
ci!lcally denied. The statement follows:
There was drawn up and signed by
General Scott. General Obregon and
myself tentative written agreement,
subject TO ratification by President
Wilson and Ny. Carran2a. The former
promptly approved OF the arrangement
but the latter. after several days OF
consideration declined to DO so on the
ground that any future raid, even on
II small scale. ut any point on the
border might nullfy It.
"Mr. Carran2a had just learned OF
reported raid at La Jitas, in the Big
Bend district. but General Obreson was
Informed that no such raid had taken
place. That morning. however, we had
learned OF the Glenn Springs and Bo-
quillas raids. General ObreEon was in
formed that isolated ia ids of this nature
would not affect our carrying out the
provisions Of the tentative agreement
If II should be ratified by Mr.. CarranZa.
Neither at this meeting nor q, any other
was the subject of the possibility or ac-
ton OF our troops. following the Glenn
other was the subjects OF the possibility
OF our troops following the Glenn
Springs or any other raids over the
border. brought up by any one. l heard
every word that ever passed between
Generals Scott and Ohregon at every
meeting that took place after the raid
referred TO. and nothing was said by
any one on the subject of possible
action by our troops
'"The tentative agreement was not
m titled, and fell through entirely, and
there was no agreement OF any kin,
that ever took its place, though iht
Mexican confcrces were assured to the
last that our government was acting
in good faith and desired to Withdraw
our troops as soon as II was satisfied
that law and order had been cstab
lished along the south side Of thu
boundary and our border rendered
safe.
General Obregon assured us that he
would make every effort to bring abou
such a condition. II was or our side
n statement of the position of our gov
eminent and on the Mexican side
statement of an intention to max
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
SERBIA is RICH IN
MINERAL RESOURCES
Lick of Coke and Huilrond Facilities
However. Hamper Mining
OF Metals.

BELGRADE. SERBIA. June If
Serbia remains under Austro-Hun-
garian control after the establishment
Of peace the Balkan states probably
Will take prominent position among
tho worlds metal producing countries,
Az the present conQuerors OF Serbia are
laying plans to develop the mineral
resources. In antiquity the country
was the largest gold producer In
Europe. It's copper mines had. prior
20 the conquest of the Balkans by the
tent. those exploited by "A French com
pany nj Ror. netting annually as much
as 90 per cent Of the capital Invested
Gold has been won in Serbia in re-
cent years principally through placer
mining. The production was small,
however. as work was confined az q
rule TO localities. which had been al
ready worked over by the ancients.
silver is found only in conjunction with
other metals. Tho copper ores OF Bor
contain from % to go Grammcs per
ton. The lead ores Of Postenjc, near
Erupanj. and those Of Avala on tho
Crnem Mountain also furnish consid-
cradle silver At Avala quicksilver Is
also found. Tin Is found at several
points but so far no efforts have been
made To develop the deposits. Arsenic
exists At Jasikova.
Copper ores occur in great quantity
Most of them resemble In character and
geological deposition those OF Butte.
Mont. The mines at Bor. notably tho
on" known As Cukadulkan, are cs-
pccially rich. Ores taken from this
mine are 6 per cent copper, which re-
lines into 9o62 per cent copper, and
gives per ton twenty-four to thirty
grammcs gold, ninety-six to 100 gram
mes silver Invested Is capital Of
100000 francs. In the year 1898
the production OF ore was 1000 tona
Iron also Is found In Serbia, especial
~ in the northeastern parts Of the
country The lack OF coal and coke
has iii the past prevented the develop
ment Of the iron and steel industry, the
small output Of iron ores having been
transported on the Danube TO points
IN Austria hungary.
Before Scrbias mineral resources can
be developed profitably. an extension
or the country's railroad system must
take place. 1t IS pointed out. AT pres
cnt the ores are generally carted Or
carried by pack animals. Many OF the
bnst deposits can lie reached by short,
narrow gauge lines from the Danube,
convenient waterway will not entail
prohlbitiNc Investments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
WORLDS LARGEST TOWN
Snniiquipn. Mexico. Covers an Arcn OF
4I+ Square Miles

Inc town OF NnmiQuipa, which il sit :
uated In asmotei part If the state OF
Chihuahua. was dstine uishcd before #
dispatches as the hcadauarters of the
American military punitive expedition.
It fs declared that Namiuu!pa occupies
the largest area of any town In the
world. Its town site embraces Az
square miles
The pueblo has a population NJ about
300 men. women and children most OF
whom are Of mixed Spanish and In
dian blood. The $4,000 acres that are
contained in tho town site are owned
Jointly by the people who live In Nami-
quipa.
Aside from the fact that each family
has a priority claim to "A strip OF land
that runs to the Namiuuipa River.
thereby giving il water right for
irrigation purposes. there is no sepa
iate farming done. The Inhabitants
liant their crops anywhere on the big
tract OF land that they choose.
u The 444 square miles Of land which
s1e town of Namiquipa occupies were
kranted to colony of Spaniards by
the King OF Spain about three centuries
ago. This ancient land grant has been
respected by the Mexican government
ever since the overthrow OF Spanish
domination of the country. NIost or
the present population Of the UNIQUE
town ar. descendants of the ORIGINAL
co)onists
The people apply Joint ownershin 10
their herds OF cattle and other live
stock, and 10 large extent practice
The plan OF Co operative living They
have followed this method Of conduct
ing their affairs ever since the colony
was established
On account Of their remote location
the inhabitants OF Namiquira have had
nttie 10 do with the outside world In
former times, before the advent Of
revolutionary bands into the peaceful
valley. there would he weeks ut n time
"hen no word would reach the little
'onlmunity from beyond the mountains
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02

meEt or the means and measures that
may I've contemplated for defense OF
the country, except when such publ
cation shall have been duly authorized
and he may issue such regulations as
may I've necessary to render such pro-
hihition effective"
In another section il is provided
that after the President shall have
issued such proclamation MS Ia au-
ihorizcd 10y section Of this act, it
shall be unlawful for any person with
in the jurisdiction OF the United
states 10 publish or cause or procure
10 be published or TO assist in tho
publication Of any information, facts.
rumors or news prohibited by tho
terms OF the proclamation or regula-
tons issued under this act except
when duly authorized under such rec;,-
lations. and any person who so offends
may be punished by lne of not moro
than Slo.n"o. or by term Of imprison-
ment of not more than three years. or
both"
II IS further provided that when in
the Judgment of the President the de-
Tense of the country no longer re-
qGires prohibition OF publication NO
shall issue proclamation revolving
any proclamation issued under section
! OF this act. thereupon the pains and
penalties authorized by this act. EXCEPT
for violations of regulations com
ulttcd prior TO such revocation. shall
cease
u ia stated that "details Of means for
effective enforcement are purposely
omitted. as they should be the subject
Of regulations authorized, and could
thus be changed whenever conditions
warrant change"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02

said that he had heard rumors Of com.
petition. but That none was DEFINITE.
He had humorous informal confer
ences during the day with prominent
organization men. These made light
~ the idea that Mr.. Swanson had any
thing to fear.
The Last possibility OF n contest in the
Tenth District vanished yesterday with
Nm authoritative statement that State
Senator Aubrey r. Strobe has aban-
doned all idea of entering the lists
against Representative Hal. ID. Flood
Mr. Strobe himself preferred not to
put his decision in absolute terms, but
made II sufficiently clear that he had
no intention of making the race this
year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02

IT, 80 jolly we'll have I knocked in
against them. And down OH the nrst
moor there is one-eyed goldfish. rbev
say no Is ninety years old, II no had
no eyes at all he certainly could uuali,v
rs swimming teacher to all or ma
It's great work they do at ST. DIM
STAINS. learned the Brallie system
there. and now 1 can typewrite in Ana
style. AS luck had It. rye got All my
fingers and thumbs. Now, there wa.
n friend OF mine who had nothinv lori.
but ono little finger: right hand nil
gone and all OF the left but that nneer
He hits the space bar with his wrists
and works the shift key with a strnn
harnessed to one Of his feet.
II was learning massage at st. Dun
STAINS. and was to have gone up for nv
examination only Il few days before r
left. but when they asked me to come
over here and give a hand TO the cause
OF the blind / was glad to do II. 7
am not much Of a speaker--onlv n Main
soldier man-but 1t is n Joy to my hear,
to do all ! can. 1t is certainly n great
training work which is being done ON.
the other side. There ought to be more
st. Dunstans SO. being no politician
and forgetting now all racial matters.
I'm here TO say what can"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02

Learns to Hun Typewriter
st. Dunstans is n fino cid house. I'm
well acquainted now with every post
and pillar and door and bnnlster In
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
PATIENT RECEIVERS INSTANTLY
Fnked Suffering Ends When doctor
Announcea IIIs PrckcrIptinn.

LAFAYETTE, IND. May 31.--Phy.
"i'iAns were hurriedly summoned to
g local brewery this morning, and
there FOUND man writing on the
moor. apparently At the point OF death
DF Harry j. Laws conducted an eY-
animation. and then asked for an ounce
OF carbolic acid. This man has hut
An hour to live" he said There is
no need in permitting him to suffer
we VIII Just put him out Of his
misery"
Like he'll you will" came from the
mhn as ne bounded out Of the door.
The physician recognized after his
examination tina. the man was sham.
e''hs 10 obtain free drink. His "auf-
1erihE' ended Immediately at the ply
slcian's first mention of the poison.-
1ndlsnapolik-N News.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02

of an ego man. and he bandaged 1t
up. and since then I've lost the bit
OF sight. But no matter for that. I'm
here sound and we'll otherwise, and
glad to be over here whore 1 can be
OF use-glad of the chance to say n
word for the help OF ST. Dunstans, and
Tor all tho good work that c. Arthur
PEARSON. the publisher, and others are
doing for men like me-
For seventeen years." Sergeant
Major Mtddlemiss said. "I was In His
Majestys service. l fought in the
Hoer War; was In Egypt three years.
four in India. and ono and one half
years In tho Sudan->and all the time
| got never IL scratch have had
good fortune In my life. and I've many
good year left. 1 thought that I
worked hard in the army. but since
I've lost my eyes. I've been 30 busy
learning to sec with my feet and hands.
and trying to help others who were
worse off than | that have done real
work. It's been great sport for mo
drilling the other blind men at st.
)unHtans. using poles instead of mus
kets. I've been teaching swimming.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
JUDGE DUKE IS CHOSEN
TO MAKE KEYNOTE SPEECH
Continued from First PageD

local entertainment committees that
nearly 1000 strangers will be in Roa
nokc when Judge Dukes Gnvcl calls
the convention TO order at the noon
holr tomorrow.
The city wears n holiday appearance.
Public buildings and business houses
Gaunt the rcd. white and blue from
every angle. and Welcome Democrats"
signs beckon from every window IN
The downtown district All day long
fleet of automobiles. supplied free
Ivy tho townspcople carried distin-
guished visitors over the city and sub
urbs on sightseeing tours. Clubs and
homes keep open house. and even the
corner policemen have been taught n
special lesson il. courtesy
With the officially accredited dele.
gates there has descended upon the
city practically every importan, Office
holder in tho State and ali aspirants
for prefermont. The candidates are
making the best Of an uncxcelled on
rortunity to meet workers from every
section of the state and form now af-
citations.
ROTH SENATOR'S AND SEVERAL.
REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT
From the Virginia representation in
Congress there were registered to-day
Senators Martin and Swanson, and Rep
resentatircs Jones. Saunders. Glass.
hay, Carlin. Flood and Watson.
Representative Holland. Il was
stated. would not he able to leave
Washington. Representative Montague
is expected TO arrive tomorrow
Delegates and visitors spent the day
exchanging views on the outlook for
so-morrow's convention. with the pos-
sioiiity OF Tucker-Swanson sena-
torlal contest far in the lead as the
RANKING topic. From this source alone
appeared, was there any promise or
departure from the more or less or
deriE path which is marked out for
to-morrow's meeting.
In the forenoon, Senators Martin
ana Swanson, and Representative uay.
accompanied by number of delegates
paid visit TO the militia officers in
structlon camp nj Mountain Park In
the afternoon the camp was visited IN.
Governor Stuart
According 10 practical acrecmcn,
reached after extended caucuscs or the
Third District delegates. extending lone
after midnight. the following district
nominations will be made, unless last
minute changes result:
TO succeed Simon Solomon on III,
State Democratic Committee. Vicc
chairman Purcell. Of the Richmont
CITY Democratic Committee The othe,
TOUR men now members will be re
elected. These are: Clyde w. Saunders
W. d. Cardwell, Manley Barnes and Or
J. r. Fisher
10 be delegates and alternates 10 til,
d. Louis convention. Thomas 3. Mic
Albums. Charles r. Cook, Harry NJ
smith, Jr., and Thomas S. Winston.
TO be Third District presidential cleo
tor. 4. Gray Haddon
The Third District delegates will sun
port for election as the two preyid.n
tiaI electors al large Sar.uel l. Kelly
OF Richmond, and Colonel James f.
Wood. Of Roanoke