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Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
ADMITS LOSS OF TRENCHES
Berlin Statement Admits They Were
Taken BY French Forces In a
Fierce Encounter

Berlin Cyia Londonl,-Thc German
trenches along the line between Ere.
Kicourt and Rancourt on the Somme
front have been taken In attacks by
the French, the war office announces
IL an official statement.
Western front, Army OF Prince Rup-
precht. North OF the Somme the ar
tillery activity assumed very geat in.
1cnslty prior to the enemy's infantry
attack At most points the enemy in.
fantry, which attempted to advance
vas kept under by our fire.
"a British attack made between
Mouquet Farm and Courcelette broke
down completely The enemy. advanc
In gnear Eaucourt IAbhays. succeeded
In reaching our positionn near le Sars
where the British infantry was defeat
ed by our infantry with severe losses
in hand-toha fighting.
"A French attack on the Rancourt
Bouchesucs line broke down hctor'
our lines
stubborn fighting took place be
tween FrogiCuurt and Nancourt, Wher
We lost some trenches
Army group of the German crow
prince: On both sides of the Meus
there have been intense artiller
huels.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
COTTON CROP At
PRISON IS SHORT
COMMISSIONERS OF STATE PRls
ON MEET IN MONTHLY SES-
SION AT JACKSON.
HIGH PRICES PREVENT LOSS
Despite Work Of Boil Weevil State
VIII Realize Handsome Profit on
Cotton Crop-Trustees File
Written Reports.

Jackson.
The prison board Of trustees held
their regular monthly meeting Tues
day with L. Q. Stone, president, in the
chair w. A. Montgomery and ]. F.
Thomas of the First and Second dis
tricts, Supt. O'Keefe, Secretary j. J.
Conan and Mrs. o. M. Spickard, regis
trar and assistant, In their places.
According to the usual custom, the
trustees filed written reports of condi-
tions as they have found them during
the past month, all of which are In ac-
cord as to the cotton crop situation.
While the crop Is short, the prices re-
ceived are in way compensative,
while the quality is highly improved.
On this point Mr.. Stone said:
while we may not make as much
cotton as was made last year, the high
prices prevailing will enable us to put
larger amount Of money in the state
treasury. / have made a close estt-
mate Of the cotton crop, and believe 1t
will reach $500 bales. Corn will be In
abundance, and some to spare. The
hay crop has been large, and the ser
geants have taken advantage of the
good weather to save more than
enough to run the farms"
There was a large attendance Of
statesmen handling various commodi-
ties which are required, and bids for
the supply of which were advertised
to be received at this meeting, which
protracted the meeting until late in
the day.
The four members OF the capitol
commission, the governor, the state
revenue agent, insurance commission
or and secretary Of state, visited the
penitentiary headquarters in body to
discuss the labor question. After quite
lively discussion IA a general way
the capitol commission decided that
the claim Of the trustees that they be
allowed credit from the old capitol
building fund for the labor, teams and
materials procured from the prison de-
partment seemed reasonable.
A formal motion by the governor
that the penitentiary be allowed credit
at the rate Of one dollar per day for
each man detailed for service, $3.50 for
each two-mule team and $3.50 for each
double span, was concurred in.
After some discussion it was further
agreed that the penitentiary be given
credit at the rate of $6 per 1000 for
brick furnished.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
ROUMANIANS RETIRE.
Bucharest Admits That Force In Bull
garia Withdrawn.

Bucharest (via London) Announce
nent was made here officially that the
loumanian troops which crossed the
Danube and invaded Bulgaria have re-
urned to the Roumanian side Of the
liver.
On the northerly front the Rouman-
ans have won a three-day battle, the
official statement declares, and after
capturing Auatro- German Notifications
ire pursuing their defeated foe toward
he west.
The statement follows:
"On the north and northwestern
ront, in the region OF Predeal, after
hree days hard fighting, we carried
nemy fortificatioSs, driving the enemy
westward.
"On the remainder of the front there
lave been local engagements.
''On the southern front, the demon
,tration made between Rustchuk and
rurtukai having ended, we withdrew
,ur forces to the left bank OF the Da-
lube.
In Dobrudja heavy fighting con-
.inues on the whole front, We have
AIKEN prisoner five officers and 100
men,"
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
MEMPHIAN SHOT BY NEGRO
John G. Weddle, Oldest Conductor In
Service on Louisville g. Nashville,
Shot al Erin.

paris. Tenn John G Weddie, old
est conductor in point Of service d"
the Louisville q Nashville running TO
Bowling Green. Ky, ID at the GaTt.S-
Ramsay hospital in Memphis seriously
Injured. Two bullets were fired
through his body by Chris McElrae
negro. who had been ordered of the
train. Weddic's condition Is reported
as serious.
The shooting occurred at Erin, Tenn
and was witnessed by several passer'
gers on the train. The negro was once
awakened by Wcddle who Informed
him OF the fact that he was nearing
Erin, his destination. The negro went
to sleep again. and was again awak-
enrd by Mr.. Weddle and told to got on.
Upon being awakened the second
time McElrea became angered ana
quarrel followed. Conductor Weddie
ordered the negro of tho train ana
after turning his back was shot tWlco
in rap!d succession Both bullets TOOK
effect in his body, one passing through
the lungs and the other several lhche5
lower
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
SUBMARINES ACTIVE.
England Believes U-6oat Campaign In.
crsases-lnterest In Bremen

ENQIANO b0IICSUe 0-oodt NaUpd'4W W.
creases-lnterest In Bremen
London. The naval authorities here
are manifesting great interest In the
fate OF the German submarine Bremen
which some time ago was reported to
have sailed for the United States and
which they say IL now long overdue. In
discussing the possible fate OF the sub
marine liner the naval authorities ask
II II is likely that she put into some OBJ
scurc American port. II Is known that
the Bremen was reported while on her
way to the United States, but the last
report OF her showed her to be a con-
siderable distance from the American
coast.
In naval circles II Is generally felt
that the German submarine campaign
has again assumed serious proper
tons. In these circles the opinion is
expressed that Germany has after-war
as well as present conditions In view
in her destruction of tonnage and the
feeling is growing that Great Britain
soon will be compelled publicly to an
nounce Il tonfor-ton policy as one of
the clauses in the peace treaty unless
Germany desists in sinking merchant
tonnage.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
Ready For Rifle Matches.

Washington.-Col. Samuel w. Miller,
executive officer of the national rifle
match to be held at Jacksonville, Fla,
left here with his staff of assistants 10
take charge of the meet, which begins
Oct. 20.
Col. Miller said an arrangements had
been completed and although the reg
llar army and navy teams would be un-
abe to compete this year, the event
promised Highly satisfactory results
Forty seven teams have already en-
tered, representing the marine corps
national guard organizations from a
majority of the states and large num-
ber OF civilian rifle clubs.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
BIakeslee Gets Presents.

Commissioner of Agriculture H. E.
Blakeslee has relinquished his office
to P. p, Garner, and officially assumed
the duties of director-general Of the
Mississippi centennial exposition. Mr..
Blakeslee was presented with an ex-
ceptionally handsome pair of cuff but
tons by members of the clerical forces
in the department of agriculture Just
before retiring from the office.
Mr.. Blakeslee was taken completely
by surprise when those who have been
associated with him for many years
suddenly appeared in front of his desk,
and presented the gift as a token of
their appreciation of his kindness to
them, and the high esteem in which he
is held by those who come In daily
contact with him in an official way.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
UNLIMITED FIELD IN EUROPE FOR
SOUTHERN PINE, SAYS EURO
PEAN AGENT.
EXPORT TRADE FLOURlSHING
Maintained Great Exhibit In Paris
During EHpositlon-Southern Prod
uct Given Preference OVer
French or Baltic Pine.

Memphis- "Lumbermen Of the south
ern pine industry are facing the great
est business opportunity since nhc
began" declared W J Drcwry OF New
Orleans, European representative OF
thc Southern Pine Association, in an
address at the meeting Of the directors
OF the Pine association, held in Mem
phis
Mr.. prcwry has just returned after
n six months stay In London and PARIS
in the interests Of the southern Pine
Association During June, July and
August he was in Paris IN charge OF an
exhibit Of southern pine, maintained
by the association at the exposition OF
"The Reconstructed City" held IN the
Tullieres by PariSans.
Lumbermen OF the southern aSsocia'
tIon were alone among American dear
ers In wood for building purposes 10
take advantage Of this trade oppoTtuh-
ity. Before he left Paris Mr.. DreWry
could have closed contracts for mil
lions of feet Of southern pine, he Bald'
and every mail brings further orders
and inquiries.
"rhe amount Of business in lumber
20 be done over there by Americans Is
simply incalculnblc," he said. For
they like southern pine far better than
either French maritime pine or Baltic
pine, due to the many uses to which
they can put the American product
Even If the other pines would sur
fice, no other set Of lumbcrmen in the
world is prepared to supply tho needed
quantities Sweden has cut most or
Its best pine. Norway has not the Ia
cilitles for gottlng out her lumber. and
II will be several years after the dec
iaration OF peace before Russia Will be
In a position to produce much pine for
export In the first place, she burned
most OF her mills on the Baltic to pre-
vent their falling into the hands Of the
Germans. These cannot be rebuilt for
q long time. as the men will be needed
1Or reconstructivo work, and when they
are running again their outputs Will be
demanded by Russia herself for some
time
'IIence, for al of the rebuilding
which must be done In the devastated
villages OF the continent Americans
must supply the bulk Of the lumber" "
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
ALLIES VICTORS
ON ENTIRE FRONT
SRAND DUKE NICHOLAS TO TAKE
COMMAND OF ARMIES DRIVING
THROUGH BULGARIA.
TEUTONS PUT UP HARD FIGHT
rransyivana Wrested From Germans
in Bitterest Fighting In Months,
According To Late Reporta
Austrians krttack Italians.

London. Most alarming OF all the
cews recently published In Germany
the report, received through Stock
Iolm. that Grand Duke Nicholas had
eft Trebizond for Odessa to proceed
10 Kiev and thence 10 go to the DO
orudja to take command OF the armies
IRVING south through Bulgaria to-
ward Constantinople.
One point Of great Importance Is be-
ing freely admitted, namely, that all
nope OF taking the Russian-Roumanlan
'orces in the Debrudja by surprise Is
now gone and that operations hence
orth must be conducted practically in
he open. This fact is not encourag-
ne to the Prussians, as their resources
mon and material are believed to
De greatly inferior to those opposing
hem.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
Bank Examiners Meet.

The State Board of Bank Examiners
were in regular quarterly session
Tuesday, with President J. S. Love,
from the Second district, in the chair,
and E. F. Anderson of the First and S.
S. Harris of the Second also on hand.
If there exists in the State of Missis-
sippi any set for men in official life
whose fingers are on the business
pulse of the commonwealth 1t is this
trip OF trained financial scrutinizers.
Speaking generally, all three of the ex-
aminers concur in the view that, not
withstanding short crop, storm dam
age and other economic ailments, the
banks are in generally healthy con
dition.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
New Dimes Nearly Ready.

The first of the new 10-cent piec
are ready for issue. They are bel
turned out at the Philadelphia mint (
the rate of 250,000 a day and 100000
of them are to be issued.
The new piece bears the figure OF
Grecian lady on the diverse side
the bundle and rods and the ak o.
Roman lictors on the reverse.
Within the next two weeks work W
be begun on the new 25-cent piece
while the making of the new desi
half-dollars will not be started uIiI
the early part Of October.
The newly designed quarter on 4
side has the full figure Of WON,
coming through gate in a wall; t
reverse side shows an eagle in fig
The 50-cent piece bears a full-lenCl
figure of the Goddess Of Liberty ho'
ing olive branches, while the rever,
design is that Of a spread eagle stan
ing on a rock.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
Mlchlnan VILLAGE Burns.

Mendou. Mich The village of Men.
don has been nearly destroyed by fire,
29 business buildings and residences
burning. The loss was about $250,0O0,
partly covered by insurance.
The fire started in meat market
and quickly spread 10 other frame
buildings The volunteer fire depart
ment responded, but in hurrying their
steamer to the fire it broke away from
them and rolled down bank into the
St. Johns river, The city was with.
Lut fire defense until apparatus ar.
rived from Kalamazoo.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
Pulp for Paper.

1t is reported that the department
of agriculture Is experimenting witt
wire grass as a source Of supply fol
pulp for making paper, in place of pop
lar or liriodendron. This variety O
grass grows on the Pacific coast and j.
western Mexico, and possesses tn
very desirable property of toughnes
and can be reduced by the soda proc
ess. 1t is stated that paper manufac
tured from the stock has proved al
satisfactory in physical tests as a first'
grade machine-finished printed paper,
In appearance and in feeling the pap
produced is satisfactory. However, til
experiments have indicated that mo
bleaching powder is required in t
bleaching process than in the case
poplar stock.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
BULGARs PRESSED BACK.
Allies Win Victory On Western End Of
Macedonian Front.

Paris.-The allied troops on the
western end OF the Macedonian front
continue to press back the Bulgarian
forces before Monastir. The war Of
ice announces that further ground had
been gained and that the town of Buf,
II miles south of Monastir has been
occupied.
The text OF the official statement
says:
Army of the east The battle is be-
ing pursued in our favor along the en-
tire front. The (entente) allied ad'
vance guards have begun to cross the
Cerna in the region Of Dobroveni and
Brod. and are advancing. despite frost,
on the slopes of the Baba Mountains.
and have reached the towns Of Buf and
Popli."
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
READY TO MEET VILLA.
Force Of $500 Carranzaistas Leaves
Chihuahua City.

Chihuahua City.
El Paso.-Thirty-t hundred Car
rama troops under Gen. Carlos Ozuna
are leaving Chihuahua City over the
Mexican Northwestern Railroad for the
base at Santa Ysabel, 80 miles distant,
to proceed against the Villa bandits
who met the defacto forces OF Gen. Ma
tias Ramos at Cusihuiriachic on Sept.
26. This force includes troops from
Saltillo and other Mexican garrisons.
The report OF this troop movement was
brought to the border by Americans
from Chihuahua City.
They said they had talked with refu-
gees from Gust who had seen Villa IN
person following the attack there. One
had been told by q native doctor that
villa was wearing plaster cast on his
right leg and that he was forced to
have his limb treated In Gust after the
fight
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
Rifle Team Oruanized.

Following the recent reorganization
of the Mississippi A. & NJ. College
Rifle club, it is announced by Cadet
Leut.-Col. Lotion, president of the
club, that competitive target practice
will begin Immediately with view to
selecting a championship team of IL
men to represent the college on the
government range at Jacksonville this
fall.
1t has been decided TO give each OF
the members of this team a handsome
sweater and a bronze watch fob,
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
Rate Increases Refused.

Montgomery, Ala,-The public serv.
ice commission refused to continue the
10 per cent increase in rates granted
Alabama railroads two years ago. For.
mer Gov. Conner appeared before the
commission In behalf of the people
and protested the rate, stating that the
railroads were in hard lines when
granted the rate and that il could be
discontinued now that the people were
In sore straits.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13

The Hague (via London).-Louis r.
Lochner, general secretary of the neu-
trail conference for continuous media
ton, in response to cable dispatch
from Henry Ford, summoning him to a
conference, rushed to Rotterdam III
an automobile and caught the steam
err Ryndam and sailed for New York.
1t is understood his conference will
concern new developments in the
peace campaign OF Mr.. Ford.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
CLEAR RED PIMPLY FACES
Red Hands, Red Scalp With CutIcurA
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free. :

The soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Nothing
better, quicker, safer, surer at any
price for skin troubles Of young o.
old that itch, burn, crust, scale, t
ture or disfigure. Besides, they me-
every want in toilet preparations. ~
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv. ~-.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
ReHector's First Issue.

The first copy Of the College Re-
fiector since the opening of school has
been issued and reflects credit on the
editorial staff. Clay Lille is editor-in-
chief; J. V. Pace, business manager;
]. C. Powell, associate editor; C. C.
Smith, associate business manager; T.
E. Hand, assistant editor. The entire
staff are young men Of sterling char.
acter and in their hands the success
Of the paper depends.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
WASHINGTON ANXIOUS.
President May Have to Take Hand
In Mexican Tanole.

III "~As~0u SS'6'S'
Washington.-There are indications
that Mr.. Wilson will be forced to take
a hand in the Mexican controversy at
an early date to prevent a sudden and
embarrassing interruption to the con-
ference now being held in Atlantic
City by representatives Of the two gov
ernments. Interior Secretary Lane,
who is considered the presidents per-
sonal representative on the commls-
sion, spent good part of the day com
municating with Shadow Lawn by tel
ephone. He also talked with Secre-
tary Tumulty through the executive
Offices.
1t is understood First Chief Carranza
has again repeated his demand for the
immediate withdrawal OF the Pershing
expedition. The situation which con-
fronts the administration Is disturbing.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
Wreck On Cotton Belt.

Greenville, Texas.-A score OF per
sons were injured, two OF them se1-
ously, when the Lone Star Special on
the Cotton Belt railway, left the track
about 10 miles east of here. The cause
Of the derailment has not been deter
mined.
With the exception of two women
who were brought to a hospital here
In what is said to be serious cond'-
ton, the injuries Of the passengers
were said to he Of q minor nature.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
steel Contracts Awarded.

Washington.-Co for structu'
raj steel for new naval vessels have
been awarded by the Navy Depart.
ment at prices aboct 33 per cent high
er than were paid for similar material
last December. The steel is for hos
pital ship being built at the Philadel
phia navy yard and fuel ship at the
BOSTON navy ward
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
SEIZURES BRING PRoTEsT.
ENGLAND and France Aroused at Dis
orders Ia Mexico.

Washington. - Strong protest has
been made to the state department by
the British and French embassies
against the action Of the Carranza gov
ernment in Mexico in seizing the assets
of British and French banking institu
tions in the Mexican capital,
These banks are closed as the result
of the Carranza DEGREES, and it is de-
clared that the interests of the British
end French stockholders have been Sc
riously affected Because the French
financial interests in the banks are
much larger than the British, France
has taken the lead in the protests.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
Would Give An Eye.

Paris.--A young English girl has
written to Dr. Rochon Duvigneaud, OF
fering to give one of her eyes TO SOL
der who has lost his sight serving
France. A famous oculist in France
had reported it was possible to save
the sight of man wounded in the eye
by grating a portion of the cornea OF
another person.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
Woman Chiuf Witness.

st. Joseph, Mo.-The chief witness
here before the grand jury investigat.
ing the murder Of Mrs. Oscar D. Nc
Daniel, in connection with whose death
her husband, the county prosecutor, is
under arrest, was Mrs. Dagmar Kruck'
or. who for many years was friend OF
the slain woman.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
confesses To Train Wreckinc,

Detroit-Frank Mcdonald, an alleged
vagrant. arrested here, confessed to the
Detroit police that he and his brother
Henry, wrecked Michigan Centra
train at Bridgetowu, Ontario.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13

Luyerne. Ala.--Dr. ". p. knight was
shot and killed by Byron b. Hill of
Rutledge, Ala. on one of the principal
business streets. Knight, il is claimed
by Hill, insulted his wife. III surren
dered to local authorities
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
Was She Wiser

Mother doesn't think she'll so IA
the theater with us tonight, Albert"
rs that so? l have got three tick
cts. What shall l do with the thir0I
one?" :
"Give 1t to the man you always 60
out to see between the acts. He canI
SIT with us, and you won't have to 60
out to see him." ... !
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13

Berlin.-The war office announces
that Austrian and German monitors
have destroyed the pontoon bridges
across the Danube in the rear of the
Roumanian forces which have crossed
the river an diuvaded Bulgaria,
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
Florida Mil Burns.

Jacksonville, Fla--The saw mill of
che Dowling- -Shanks Lumber Company
at Green Cove Springs, 25 miles from
Jacksonville was destroyed by fire, en-
failing damage approximating $3.50, 900.
The fire originated in the fuel room
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
Packing Plant Burns.

Omaha. Neb-Fire in the Morris
Company packing plant entirely gutted
that structure, entailing loss estimat'
ed at $T5Q000
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build In The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you arc taking. as the formula .
printed on every label showing it is
Quinine and Iron in tasteless form Inc
Quinine drives out malaria, tho Eoo
builds up the system 50 cents I'D
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
25 Workers Killed.

Amsterdam (via London) Twenty
five workmen we're killed through the
collapse of a portion of the railway tun
rel on the Vis-Aix.La- -Chappelle line,
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13

Grafton, Ill,-Supt. Peterson and two
Workmen were killed and several per.
sons seriously injured by the explosion
Of three cars OF dynamite at the mills
--l~- .,iant hnra
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
4 !; 1 i
Z The HIGHEST QUALITY
MACARONI'
IS AS Reqpt Book free
SKINNER MFG. Co. OMAHA, uSh
LA6kI hAcAAoa FACTORY IN AMERICA

Asbestos fiber now brings $500 a ton
In United States markets.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13

STOP THOSE SHARP SHOOTING PAINS
"Femenina" is the wonder worker for alb
female disorders. Price SI.oo and SOC. Adv.
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13

"What is the first step to take IN
training a voice that cultural!
"Have 1t curbed."
Macon beacon., 1916-10-13
GUERILLA WARFARE.

Californian, on Guard Duty, Strays
Across Border and is Hanged by
Mexicans.
Woodland, Cal.-Charles Call, a
member of the ambulance corps, Ma
tional Guard of California, while on
border patrol duty recently strayed
across the international line and was
caught and hanged by Mexicans, ac-
cording to a report received here.
The sun., 1916-10-07

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