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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
MEXICAN CRISIS PASSED
Friendly and conciIlatory Note From
the Mexican Government Has Been
Received at Washington.

Washington.-The crisis between
the United States and Mexico is vir-
tually at an end, as the result OF a
friendly and conciliatory note from
the de facto government which has
just reached Washington.
The text of the note is as follows:
referring to the notes of June 20
and rs last, have the honor to say to
your excellency that the immediate re-
lease of the Carrizal prisoners was a
further proof of the sincerity OF the
desires of this government to reach
pacific and satisfactory arrangement
of present difficulties. This govern
ment is anxious to solve the present
conflict and it would be unjust II ita
attitude was misinterpreted.
''It was also the Mexican govern
ment that earnestly suggested plan
for cantonments along the boundary
line during the conferences of Ciudad
Juarez and Ell Paso. This government
is disposed now, as 1t has always BEEN
to seek an immediate solution OF the
two points which constitute the true
causes of the conflict between the two
countries to-wit: The American gov.
ernment believes reasonably that the
insecurity of it's frontier is source
of difficulty and the Mexican govern
ment, on its part, believes that the
stay of American troops on Mexican
territory, aside from being trespass
on the sovereignty of Mexico, is the
immediate cause of the conflicts
Therefore, the withdrawal Of American
troops, ON one hand, and the protection
Of the frontier on the other, are the
two essential problems, the solution OF
which must be the directing object OF
the efforts of both governments.
"The Mexican government Is willing
to consider in quick and practical
way. and prompted by spirit OF con
cord, the remedies which should be
applied to the present situation.
Several Latin-American countries
have offered their friendly mediation
to the Mexican government and the
latter has accepted 1t in principle
Therefore, the Mexican government
only awaits information that the gov
ernment of the United States would
be disposed to accept this mediation
for the purpose mentioned above, OF
whether it is still of the belief that the,
same results may be attained by means
OF direct negotiations between both
governments.
"In the meantime, this government
proposes to employ all efforts thai
may be at its disposal to avoid the
recurrence of new incidents which may
complicate and aggravate the situa.
ton. At the same time, it hopes that
the American government on it's part
may make use of all efforts to prevent
also new acts Of it's military and civil
authorities of the frontier that might
cause new complications.
81 avail myself OF this opportunity
to reiterate to your excellency the as
surance of my most distinguished con
sideratiOn.
(Signed) &c. AGUILAR."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
ARRIVES WITH 1000 TONS OF
DYESTUFFS AS HER
CARGO.
BEARS MESSAGE TO WILSON
Was Chased For Thirty. Hours ;, BY
French and English Warships-
BY Submerging and Detour-
inQ She Eluded Them.

Baltimore.-The German submarine
arrived at Quarantine, four miles be-
low Baltimore, at midnight July 9.
Long expected, ridiculed, fabulous
as the sea serpent or the flying Dutch
man, the German supersubmarine
Deutschland became reality to the
watchers off Cape Henry and made her
ships and through the mazes Of red
tape of the quarantine and customs Of
ficials, toward her dock at the pier of
the Eastern Forwarding Company, Lo-
Gust Point, Baltimore
She is the largest submarine afioat.
The largest German war models are
less than 800 feet long. But this sub
marine of commerce is 315 feet long,
exactly one-third the length Of the
largest merchant vessels a1oat-the
Vaterland and the Imperator.
She carried no passengers. Her
cargo consists entirely Of dyestuffs-a
thousand tons of them. This keeps
her very low in the water when riding
on the surface. Her draft when she
was sighted was II feet, and it was
largely because of her depth that she
did not try to come to land when sub
merged.
She is commanded by Capt. Kairig
and has crew of 20 men. Both cap
tain and crew are drawn from the
German merchant fleet and not from
the navy. The craft is unarmed and
is being treated by the United States
officials like any other merchant ship.
Her commander told the pilot that
she left a German port on June 70,
that he had 1000 tons of cargo and
a quantity of mail aboard, and brought
a message from Emperor William to
President Wilson.
The cargo is said to consist Of dye
stuffs and medicine consigned to Bal
timore firm.
It is said that she submerged when
ever she saw any vessel, on the chance
that it might be warship. The En-
glish government was not among
those who regarded the transatlantic
submersible as a joke, and the report
is that the Deutschland was chased
for 80 hours by French and English
warships. She submerged and eluded
them by travelling out of her course a
distance of 800 miles.
Because she was forced to make this
detour she has the record for subma-
rine travel The longest trip prev
iously made by any submarine was
the $500 miles from Kiel to Constan-
stinople, made by the U boat that sank
the British battleship Majestic. 1t is
said the Deutschland travelled 4,180
miles, 1,SO0 of this being under water.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
MExICO'S OFFER ACCEPTED
United States Welcomes Carranza'
Offer To Adjust Differences Be-
tween the Two Governments

tween the Two Governments
Washington.-The de facto govern
ment of Mexico has been informally
notified, through Eliseo Arredondo,
ambassador designate, that the Unit
ed States welcomes Gen. Carranza's $
proposal to adjust all pending differ
ssfcg.s between the two governments
by direct diplomatic negotiation.
Mr.. Arredondo was informed OF the
American governments attitude In a
conversation with Secretry Lansing
after the latter had conferred with
President Wilson. Later formal
note will confirm the ambassadors re-
port.
1t is evident at the state department
that officials believe an opportunity
has now been presented out Of which
may come a means of giving the de-
facto government material aid in re.
storing order throughout Mexico. II
is known that the pacific nature OF the
Mexican note which brought the cri-
sis between the governments to an,
end is construed here as indicating
that Gen. Carranza, besides being i'm
pressed by American military prepa
rations, has been deeply Influenced by
the pressure and argument brought tc
bear on him by friends in the United
States, by European diplomats in
Mexico City and particularly by rep
resentatives of many Of the Latin
American powers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
PEOPLE ARE FLEEING.

Eruption of Mount Stromboli Has Be-
come Serious.
Rome.-The eruption of Stromboli
has become serious. The flow of lava
Is spreading to the sparse coast set
Elements, burning and destroying the
houses, and the population is fleeing
to the sea and taking refuge on re-
lief ships sent from Messina.
There are many signs of seismic dis
turbances throughout Italy. The heat
has been intense for the past two
days.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
CONFIDENCE KEPT UP AMONG
BANKS IN WAY COMMISSION
ERs COVER DISTRICTS.
ROUNDS OF STATE COMPLETE
System of Inspection Enables the Ex.
aminers To Keep In Touch With
Methods Employed BY Banks
Over the State.

Thesmembers of the state bank ex-
amining board have been in session at
the capitol for their statutory semi.
annual and quarterly meeting, as re-
quired under the act of 1914 creating
this important department.
The members of the board reported
having completed the rounds of the
state banks in the districts covered.
as required during first six months.
BY the end Of the present calendar
year each of the examining board will
have covered the banks in his own dis.
trict for the third time, while each
has covered once the banks in the
districts of his colleagues. By this
method they are enabled to get ii
close touch with the banking bust.
ness as conducted in every county
and community in the state which
boasts of such institutions, and al
the same time the work of inspection
has been carried ON in such way as
to inspire confidence in this system
Of official espionage, both among the
DcAho du0 tuO pCOpAC bAoAoo~'
business with and through them.
Troops Mustered In.
Some of the higher officers are In
clined to think the troops will get
away soon. The arrival OF the uni
forms and the hasty distribution of
them to the men indicates that de-
spite news from Washington that war
has been averted, there will be no let
up in preparing the Mississippi sol.
diers for field service. Officers at
Camp Swep Taylor do not believe
that the regiment will remain here
much longer. regardless of develop
ments in the Mexican situation.
A problem that formerly gave only
one man a great deal of trouble is
now giving trouble to three men. The
state board of pardons, in session at
the state house, is up against batch
of work almost staggering in it's pro-
portions The members say that they
could work without ceasing for
month and then make only good.
sized hole in their docket.
Investigate Anthrax.
DIR. J. A. Barger, inspector in charg3
bureau of animal industry in Missis-
sippi, has received orders from the
authorities at Washington to investi
gate an outbreak of anthrax at Rose
dale, Miss. Dr. Barger will take charge
Of the situation, establish quarantine
lines and vaccinate all animals that
are susceptible to the disease. While
alarming reports have been received
relative to the spread of anthrax in
several localities, the officials believe
that by taking prompt and energetic
measures to meet it the disease can be \
confined within limited areas.
Reports from the Mississippi Whits
House indicate that Gov. Bilbo is still
confined to his bed, but was somewhat
improved, and hoped to be out soon-
An important and significant meeting
is that of the state centennial commits
sion, to be held at Gulfport July 10, by
which time it is thought the chief ex-
ecutive will be ready for his usual
strenuous action.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
PEACE PLAN ARRANGED.
Provides for Occupation OF Santiago
BY American Marines.

ProVIdes TOT OccUpdtlon OF odHtidyu
BY American Marines.
Washington for the
peaceful occupation of Santiago, Santo
Domingo, by American marines under
Col Pendleton, have BEEN reported to
the navy department by Rear Admiral
Caperton. Under an agreement be-
tween Col Pendleton and the Domini-
can peace commission, the marines
were to enter the city Immediately.
It was during the march toward San
tiago that the American. had four
fights with revolutionary bands. Ad-
miral Caperton again predicted an
early restoration of peace throughout
the island republic,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13

Greenwood. - The city authorities
have issued a proclamation urging all
property owners to cut the weeds and
grass and remove all garbage from all
occupied and vacant lots without fur
ther delay.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
MISSISSIPPI BRIEFS

Brookhayen. - Crop conditions in
this county, with few exceptions, are
the best up to this time that have been
known for a number of years.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13

Charleston-The board of supervise
ors, which has been in session here,
has authorized the issue of bonds to
erect an agricultural high school at
this place.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
BODIES FROM cARRlzAL.

Troopers Who Fell At carrizai Arrive
on Special Train.
Ell Paso, Textile bodies OF Capt
Charles T. Boyd, Lieut.. Henry 7.
Adair and seven troopers of the Tenth
Cavalry, who fell with them in the
fight with Carranza troops at Carrizal,
have been brought to Juarez aboard
special train from Villa Ahumada.
Gen. Bell, commanding the Ell Paso
military district. announced that he
had arranged for the train bearing
them to cross the river TO Ell Pasc !
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13

Corinth-Road bonds to the amount
of $4,000 have been sold. Contracts
for the construction of the road from
Corinth to Rienzi, for which the bonds
were iseued, have been awarded.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13
AMERICANS WILL PROTEST.
Declare They Lost Heavily When Or
dered Out of Mexico.

Tampa-A protest against what they
call disregard for American interests
In Mexico by the state department in
ordering Americans to leave the coun-
try hurriedly will be filed with Presi-
dent Wilson, according to persons
aboard the United States transport
Summer, which arrived at Mullet Key
o:tarantine station from Vera Cruz
with 665 american refugees.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13

Coldwater. - Many of the public
roads of this county have been sur
veyed by a government engineer. 1t
is proposed to follow plans laid down
by him, and have the roads improved
during the present summer.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13

According to Secretary of State Pow.
er, it is apparent that the petition for
a referendum election, to say whether
or not the people desire the Richard.
son game and fish law to stick on the
statute books, has received more than
enough signatures to insure its submis'
sion to the voters of the state.
Evidently this seems to be rather
unpopular measure. more SO than the
anti-liquor or Weakly "one-quart-per-
fortnight" act, which is also to be re-
ferred back. judging from the way in
which the referendum petitions are
receiving signatures
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13

Nurses Examined.
Members of the Mississippi state
board of examining nurses who have
been on hand to conduct the regular
examination of applicants for license
to practice their profession have COM
pleted their sittings. The examiners
were: Misses J. N. Quinn of Hatties-
burg, Mary H. Trigg of Greenville and
Leola Steele OF Natchez. There were
10 applicants before the, board.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13

Lexington.-T board of supervis.
ors have sold $475,000 issue of road
bonds. They were five per cent bonds,
100000 being issued by beat No /,
$175,OO0 issued by beat No. 2, ane
100000 issued by beat No. 5.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13

Clarksdale. After strenuous ses-
sion the board of commissioners Of
the Yazoo- Mississippi levee district ad-
iourned without selling the million and
a half dollars of bonds authorized by
the last legislature, or letting con-
tracts for levee work estimated at ap
proximatelyxa million dollars.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13

ia-Arrangements have been
completed by the county home eco
nomic agent for holding a weeks
course in housekeeping science at the
County Agricultural High School
buildings. beginning July II.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13

West Point.-The board Of super.
visors of Clay county have appropriat-
ed 81, 900 towards the expense of a
farm demonstrators agent. The federal
government, through the merchants
association, will give $500 and dem.
onstrator is to be employed soon.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13

vicksburg-The II homing pigeons
sent here from Redline, Pa, 900 miles
away, have been released by the man
ager of the Southern Express Com
pany. to whom the birds were sent.
When released all II pigeons arose
from their box, circled several times,
and then in a body few to the north
east.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-13

Natchez-A petition signed by q
large number Of the electors OF the
Pine Ridge district Of Adams county
has been presented to the board OF
supervisors, which asks that an addi-
tional assessment of one mill be
placed on all property in the district,
the funds thus realized to be used for
school purposes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10
RAIL MEN HEAR GOVERNOR;
NO MENTION OF $1,000 GIFT
Brumbaugh Applauded as He Speaks
at Memorial Services

u Governor Brumbaugh spoke yester-
day at the annual memorial serv-
ices of the various railroad brotherhoods,
held at the Forrest Theatre. Among
others who made addresses were Mayor
Smith. who presided state Senator r. v.
Farley, of the 5th Districts the Rev John
Grant Newman. the Rev. John ], Wheeler
and representatives of the brotherhoods.
The service was opened by f. Fl. Tom
linson. who introduced Mayor Smith, who
assumed the chairmanship of the meeting
He said his sympathy was with the va
rlous orders, and spoke of his early con-
neetion with the Pennsylvania Railroad
He told the audience he had come from
family Of railroad men; his father had
worked his way from the position Of con-
ductor TO that OF chief train dispatcher. he
said. and two uncles and brother were
in the service. A relic of interest to the
older men was a silver badge the Mayor
took from his pocket, and which he said
was the only uniform" worn by his
father when conductor, II had inscribed
on Il "From c. L. r. TO t. b. s." being a
token from Charles Z. Pugh. former Of
hciai OF the road, to his father.
Senator Farley paid a tribute to the
Governor by telling the trainmen they
had Governor Brumbaugh to thank for
the idea Of safety first He also urged
the tfainmen to follow out the plan OF
arbitration in their dealings with their
employers. Arbitration. he stated. would,
ultimately, displaee all disputes over labor
In this country.
The lower floor Of the theatre. which
was Allied with the friends and relatives
Of the trainmen, broke out in applause as
the Governor came forward. as he said
to commemorate and honor the life Of
service OF the men who passed out during
the last year He said the growing ap-
probation OF the value and loyalty Of the
worker by the employer was demonstrated
by many recent occurrences, examples OF
which he gave in his talk There is
nothing finer in ali the systems of
thought" ne said. than the service Of
man who stands in his place and does the
thing which devofyes upon him 10 do.
These men. Ia whom We place care and
human lives. are vital 10 society" The
Governor maintained that the eompensa-
lIon acI vas the most important Law
BASED la tie last 50 or lo9 years
The rollcan Of the members who died
aas FeAd aud an Impressive eject fol-
ianea il lhe lowering ~ lAe lights. during
s nieh s tusle echoed faiatiF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10
FINANCIAL NEWS
GAINS OF ONE TO EIGHT POINTS
ESTABLISHED IN THE INDUSTRIALS
Buying Orders From Important Interests Instead of Of
ferings by Active Bear Traders-Ma-
rine Issues Strong
NEW YORK. April 10.

The bear lost all incentive for further operations short accounts
published
al
and vigorous advances resulted the early the
a
in the of
. he stock.
n
stock
both of stock
midday the pool buying
cesso we're
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10
GREATEST ACTIVITY IN FEW
DAYS ON COTTON EXCHANGE
Tone Is Steady, With Prices l to 3
Points Higher

NEW YORK. April tO.-There was
more activity on the Cotton Exchange
this morning than there had been in 10
days or more and the early tone was
stea5y, with prices 1 to points higher
The feature of the trading was the per-
sistent selling of nearly all options for
Liverpool account. Spot houses were
buyers on small scale of May and Wall
street interests purchased limited amounts
of other positions
A tendency was noted on the part OF
new buyers among the professional to
take the distant options, presumably as
a peace purchase. After the call busi-
ness dropped off somewhat but prices held
steady.
Temperatures were low i'm the cotton
belt this morning, with virtually every
station east of the Mississippi River re-
porting heavy killing frosts. Students
said the frosts were without influence
either on the crop or on values. The
barometers indicated continued clear
weather and higher temperatures.
Liverpool quotations were somewhat
below expectations, showing advances of
3la TO points at the time of our open
ing, whereas they were due to come . y
TO points higher Business abroad was
small, but the market tone was steady,
private cables said
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10
LOCAL STOCK LISTING COMMITTEE
TO REPORT ON BROADENING MARKET
Recommendations Will Be Made to Governing Body
Next Monday-To Trade in New Securities in I'm
listed Department-Cramp Shares Strong

The Stock Listing Committee Of the
Philadelphia Stock Exchange has held n
meeting for the purpose of discussing
means of broadening the Philadelphia
market by listing additional securities
and this committee will make it's report
to the Governing Committee at the next
meeting of tina bodily, which will take
place on next Monday afternoon.
II is understood that the Listing Com
mittee will make a few recommendations
and among these will be that trading be
carried on in securities not listed on the
Exchange in the unlisted department. For
the last two weeks there has been talk
in the street Of broadening the market by
the listing of additional securities. and it
is understood that this is one of the ways
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10
DU POINTS DENY CHARGE
OF LOBBY IN CONGRESS-
Powder Company Head Says
Government Nitrate Plant
Was Never Opposed

WASHINGTON. April l0.-The speech of
Senator Underwood, opposing the Govern
ment entering into a contract with du
Points, in which he charged that Charles
Il. Lands and Hugh L. Cooper had been
here lobbying against the passage of a
bill authorizing the establishment of a
Government nitrate plant has brought a
denial from Pierre S. du Pont. Mr. Under
wood replied that IL he was mistaken in
his denunclation of these men, he would
read any letters of explanation they might
make and have them inserted in the Con-
gressional Record.
Extracts from two letters by Mr.. du
Pont follow:
I'VE regret to take exception TO your
statements on the floor that we had en-
deavored to influence Congressman against
the Muscle Shoals proposition. We have
never, in any way, made any such en-
deayor nor has II been our intention to do
so, We do not desire to keep the Govern
ment, or any individual or corporation,
from building a plant for fxation of at
mospheric nitrogen. Nor ore we solicit
ing the business of manufacturing nitric
acid for the Government.
'"The United States is today in a posi-
tion never before known TO any nation.
Among the greatest, It is alone in a con-
dition OF peace. Magnificent in it's finan-
cial and commercial development, power
and strength, it is weak to the despair
of it's citizens, be they rich or poor, in it's
preparedness againAt outside attack Never
has there been more willingness to do,
coupled with less power for the doing
than now. Never has there been greater
necessity for mutual faith and for CO.
operation. Let. then, each man bear his
part OF the burden as best he can in the
cause OF preparedness.
Referring to the project of damming
the (sOOEa River / do not "a
ing heard OF it before, nor can find any
one prominent in the affairs of this COM
pany who knows of the project or its
purport Therefore, l state most posi-
lively, that our company or its agents,
had no voice whatever in its defeat"