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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05
OVER THE STATE EPlroMIzEp

Unfavorable and cold weather over
the state for the past few weeks has
been of much hindrance to cotton and
young garden truck.
The Mississippi intercollegiate Ora.
torical Contest this year will be held in
the chapel at Mississippi College on
Friday night, May 12.
The seashore district conference OF
the Mississippi conference was con.
vened in Biloxi at the M. E. Church,
South. Wednesday morning. May 8, for
q three day session.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05
VAIL Investigate HIiteracy.


The work of investigating adult H.
l~iteracy in Mississippi as provided for
by the legislature of 1916 will be taken
up shortly by the illiteracy commits
sion that was provided for by concur
rent resolution duly adopted. The
purpose of the act Of the legislature
as expressed therein is to investigate
adult illiteracy, not only in this but in
other states, and after study of the
conditions to devise ways, means and
plans for meeting such conditions. The
state superintendent Of eudcatiop is
ex-officio chairman and DR.. Smith has
designated the following to be his as
sociates:
Miss Elise Undertake of Columbus,
Of the Industrial Institute and College
faculty and chairman OF the education
committee Of the State Federation Of
Women's Clubs; Prof. John Rumble,
superintendent Of schools, Louisville,
Miss; J.. T. Thomas, head of the Gren-
ada Bank and its chain of associated
banks in different parts of the Gren-
ada territory, and Mrs. J. H. Fox of
Jackson, chairman of the health com,
mittee of the Mississippi Federation
of Woman's Clubs.
A meeting of the commission will
probably be called to meet here dur.
ing the state teachers convention. At
this meeting it is expected that prelim-
mary organization will be effected and
plans formulated for the future work
tigation and study of conditions in
Mississippi have revealed the fact that
the percentage of adult illiteracy, not
only among the blacks, but the whites.
ranks very high, as compared with
other tsates.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05
Morqenthau Is Stricken.

New York.-Henry Morgenthau, for
1ner ambassador to Turkey, has been
stricken with appendicitis at his home
here.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05
MORE RUSSIANS ARRIVE.

Troops Reach Port of Marsei,les for
Western Front.
Marseilles.-A further contingent of
Russian troops has arrived at this
Mediterranean port.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05

Acting on the recommendation OF
the pardons board, the governor has is.
sued a certificate of Communication OF
sentence of John Culberson and Ed
Marlborough, negoes, in Neshoba coun
ty, who were to hang for the murder
of Fred Daniels, to II period of life
Imprisonment. This action was rec
commended by the board of pardons.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05
IRISH REBELLION CHECKED
To Government Troops-Leader
Pearce IL Prisoner.

Kingstown, Ireland (via Londor).-
The main body Of the Sim Fein rebels
in Dublin surrendered during April 80.
There was, however, considerable
fighting throughout Sunday In Dublin
and the suburbs. 1t was especially Sc
we're at Balls Bridge, outside of Dub
lin.
The rebels in the College OF Sur.
geons surrendered May /.
The proclamation issued by "Provis-
ional President" Pearce, advising the
surrender Of all the rebels. follows:
TN order to prevent the further
slaughter OF unarmed people, and in
the hope of saving the lives Of our
followers. who are surrounded and
hopelessly outnumbered, the members
of the provisional government at head
quarters have agreed to unconditional
surrender, and the commanders of all
the units of the Republican forces will
order their followers to lay down their
arms. PEARCE."
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05

State Game and Fish Commissioner
2. A. Brantley has gone to Philadel.
phia, where he will be busy in the
%chancery court for several days. Dur.
ing Mr.. Brantley's absence the routine
work in the office will continue with.
out interruption under the direction
of Paul Dees, his secretary.
DR.. E. N. Lowe, director Of the state
geological survey, returned from an
inspection trip to points in the south
ern part of the state, where he went
to investigate sites as proposed to the
state for their lime-bearing qualities
under the terms of the act providing
for the establishment and operation
of lime rock crushing plants by the
board of p~enitentiary trustees. He
procured samples Of the lime rock
deposits and sent them to DR.. w. N.
Logan, state geologist at the Agricult.
ural and Mechanical College, for off
cial analysis.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05

YazOo City!-B. P. Golden received,
a letter from Gov. Theo. G. Bilbo, in
forming him of his appointment as
treasurer of Yazoo county to serve I'M
til the election Of a permanent officer,
in about six weeks. The office of
treasurer was vacated by the death Of.
w. D. Kennard here recently.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05

McComb City.-Millard Lightly, the
ten-yearold son of G. W. Lightly, of
this city, while playing at the cotton
mills accidentally fell into the pool
and was drowned. There were only a
few small boys nearby and they were
helpless, not having any means Of
reaching the boy.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05

Biloxi.-A military company will be
formed at Pass Christian within the
next few weeks, unless present plans
do not miscarry. Arrangements are
being made to form platoons at Wig
gins and Long Beach for the Gulfport
Company. Biloxi's new company will
be mustered in In the near future.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05
MISSISSIPPI
NEWS ITE MS

Hattiesburg.-L. B. Holland, who
shot and instantly killed Zelma E. Nc.
Crovy, manager of the Acme Restau.
rant, has been indicted for murder.
When arraigned before the court Hol.
land pleaded not guilty, and his trial
was set for Monday, May is.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05

Pontotoc.-Pontotoc county took an
other progressive step when the board
Of supervisors ordered the Second dis
trict Of the county into the good roads
system and the system in operation.
Thirty thousand dollars Of good roads
bonds will be sold at an early date
and as soon as the surveys and estii
mates can be made by a competent en-
gineer the contract for grading and
~graveling these roads will be let.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05

Jacksonville latest association Of
men formed in Mississippi has just
been organized, made up Of alumni Of
historic and classic Harvard Univer-
sity. This organization is known as
the Mississippi Harvard Club. a num-
Der of whose alumni have been CORE
spending for some time past with a.
view to perfecting IN association in
the Magnolia State.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-05-05

Clarksdale.-The members of the
Methodist Church Of this city have in
augurated a campaign for thu erection
Of a new $4,000 ch.fch building in
this city or. the site of the present
Church. The board of trustees have
already employed an architect to draw
plans and specifications for the new
building, work on which is proposed
to begin at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-26

By vote of 4ea to BPS, the Meth od1st Episcopal general conference at Saratoga, N. r., decided to continue publication of all church magazines,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-26
BRITISH MILITARY
 SERVICE FILL SIGNED.
In Giving Sanction, King George Es-
 sued Message to the Nation.

London. May 25, 6.3o D. m.-The signature of King George was today affixed to the military service bill recently passed by parliament
 In giving the royal sanction to the bill, King George issued the following message to the nation:
 ITO enable our country to organize more effectively it's military resources in the present great struggle for the cause of civilization, I have, acting on the advice of my ministers deemed it necessary to enrole every able bodied man between the ages of IS and fl.
 'T desire to take this opportunity of expressing to my people my recogni- ton and appreciation of the splendid patriotism and self sacrifice they dis played in raising by voluntary enlist ment since the commencement of the war no less than 5,041,000 men-an effect far surpassing that of any oth- CT nation in similar circumstances recorded in history and one which will be a lasting source of pride to fu- ture generations.
 'T am confident the magnificent spir- it which has hitherto sustained my people through the trials of this ter rible war will inspire them to endure the additional sacrifice now imposed upon them and that it will, with Gods help, lead us and our allies to a vic tory which shall achieve the Liberation of Europe"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-26
ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE TO
 SETTLE IRISH DIFFICULTY
David Lloyd George Consulting With
 Various Irish Leaders.

London, May 25, 9.30 p. m-David Lloyd George. stepping temporarily from the minister of munitions to a sort of round table conference to set tie the Irish difficulty, is a striking il- lustration of how at all the great crises and emergencies during the war this statesman has come to the front as strong man and saviour of the country. In the early days of the war he gained an enviable reputation in the eyes of the men of all parties for his capable handling of the na- tion's finances and then came to the rescue in the military emergency as head of the ministry of munitions to provide the army with shells.
 Lately, it was undoubtedly his force full personality which converted the country, in the face of the strongest opposition. to universal military ser vice. Now he steps into the breach to solve one of the most difficult political problems ever presented to British statesmen-to reconcile the apparently irreconcilable sections of the Irish people and establish home rule in Ire land.
 How soon MT. Lloyd George will be able to arrange a. formal conference and exactly what shape the confer ence will take is still unknown. He has been engaged for some days in informal talks preparatory to such a conference and it is understood that besides John Redmond. the Irish Ma tionaliSt leader, and Sir Edward Car son, the Ulster leader, the conference will include Herbert Samuel, the home secretary, who had much to do with l framing the finance clauses of the home rule act. Other names mention | ed are ohm Dillon and oseph Devlin
 It is asserted that the proceedings oi the conference will be quite confden-
 tial and that the place of meeting will be MT. Lloyd Georges private room al | the ministry of munitions in White | hall.
 In the parliamentary Hobbies today g l feeling of optimism prevailed that the circumstances under which the par ties are being called together offer . fair chance of settlement
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-26

The battle of Verdun continues un- abated. On both sides of the Mouse river, northeast and northwest of the fortress, the Germans are keeping up their unprecedented bombardments and vicious infantry attacks, while the French are replying to the German guns virtually shot for shot and under a whitening fire holding the Germans at almost every point.
 One more gain, however, has been made by the Germans. After recap turing Fort Douaumont and taking trenches south and-southwest of the fort, the Germans to the west have oc- cupied a section of French trenches following series of attacks, in all of which they were repulsed with heavy losses except the one where they pene- trated the French lines.
 Around Douaumont heavy artillery duel is in progress, and northwest of Verdun the Germans have increased their artillery fire against the French on Hill 304, probably preparatory to another infantry attack for possession of this much-fought-for vantage point.
 A German attack against the Rus sians west of Dalen Island gave them momentarily Nloa possession of Rus sian advanced trench, a counter attack by the Russians dislodging the in- vaders- An attempt by the Teutons to advance against the Russians north
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-26

of Olyka station, southeast of Lutsk, was repulsed by the Russians.
 Tn the region southeast of Trent and across the border in Italy, Rome reports the repuIse of Austrian attacks and the throwing back of the attack CTS in disorder. In the AStico- -Rosina region the Italians are replying eff fectively to the bonn mbardment of the Austrians. In the Ausigo- -Sugana val ley district ttle situation is unchanged
 Petrograd reports a junction of Rus sian troops with the British forces in the region of Kut -el- Amara. The Rus slams came from the region of Ker- manshah and Kasr-i-Shirin, ir Per- sia, northeast of Bagdad This an nouncement probably refers to the force of Cossacks which was officially r5ported several days ago from Lon dor to have joined the British.
 In connection with the fighting neal l;e Persian front, Constantinople re- ports that the Turks have stopped the advance of the Russians in the region of Kasrh- -i-Shirin and also defeated Russian detachments at Sulaminish north of Kasrh-i-Shirin
 Unofficial adyices from Athens say that a heavy bonba rdment and fn- fantry e7ga gements have taken place from Doiran to Gievgei, on the Mace donian front, and that entente allies have dropped bombs on several towns in Serbia ileld by the Teutonic allies
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-26
A LASTING SETTLEMENT
 OF THE IRISH QUESTION.
Demonstration of Unity in House oi
 Commons With That Object.

London, May 25, 6.55 p. m. - The house of commons has rarely seen a demonstration of greater unity than was displayed this afternoon when the leaders of all factions locked to the standard of the prime minister in an effort to achieve a lasting settlement of the Irish question.
 This was the more remarkable be- cause a heated and acrimonious de- bate had been predicted to follow Pre- mier AsqutGh's expected statement re- garding the situation and tEle govern ment's proposals for a solution of the problem. MT. Asquith's speech took an unexpected turn, for instead of giv- ing details, he made an earnest plea for the settlement of the Irish ques- ton by agreement among the contend ing parties in Ireland and announced that David Lloyd George had under taken the delicate task of bringing the hostile factions together
 The premier concluded with an ap- peal that for a time all debate on the question, both in the house of com mons and outside, be suspended, in view of the adverse effect such argu- nlent might have on the difficult un- dertaking facing the government
 The premier's speech was heard with intense interest by the members ard John Redmond. the nationalist leader rost and acquiesced in the premier's request, adding, with a. voice filled witE7 emotion, his ardent desire for a solu- l ton of the difficulties of his country Mir. Redmond was quickly followed by his political arch-enemy, Sir Ed ward Carson. who rendered his sup port to the proposition, and by the in dependent Irish leader, William 1 O'Brien, who did likewise.
 These speeches effectively obliterat. l ed party lines for the moment an( those members who had come pre-. pared to attack the government fell fl with the leaders and the question wal dropped
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-26
so,11s NAMES ON ROSTER FOR
 BOSTON PREPAREDNESS PARADE
Include Delegations from Nearly Every
 Branch of Civil Life.

Boston. May 25. = Indications that nearly 100000 persons would march in the civilian preparedness parade to be held here on Saturday multiplied with every mail today. Although the lists were supposed to close last night en- rollments continued to arrive aug nenting the SOILS names formally on the roster.
 The list of marchers includes dele gations from nearly every branch of civil life and from some semi military bodies, and will represent several places outside this city and state. Women will appear prominently in the ranks. The states delegation to con- gress will be largely in line, as will the governors council and the legisla- ture. Municipal employees will occupy an entire division. The heads of other city departments, including Nashua, N. H., will march here.
 The route of the parade will ba through the business district. It will b ereviewed at the statehouse by Major General Leonard Wood, U. s! A., commanding the department of the eaBt, and by Governor Mccall, and al the city hall by Mayor Curley.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-26
FEW DELEGATION CONTESTS
 FOR REPUBLICAN coNvENTloI
Adoption of the Direct Primary Rs-
 sponsibIe for Harmony.

Chicago, May 25.-There VIII Dc fewer delegate seats contested in the republican national convention which opens here June 2 than in any na- tionaI convention of the party in twenty years. With all the 985 dele gates to the 1916 convention elected with the exception of those from West Virginia, which will be chosen by direct primary June S, only 5S con- tests have been filed with Secretary Reynolds of the republican national committee.
 Four years ago more than half the delegate seats were in dispute and the national committee held daily Sessions for more than three weeks hearing contests. When the rational com mittee meets June 1 to dispose of this years contests, 1t will expect to com plete it's work in three days.
 The adoption of the direct primary in the election of delegates to the na- tionaI convention by a large number of states is responsible for the great decrease in the number of contests said Secre tary Reynolds. This year more than 500 of the 9S5 delegates were chosen by the direct primary method"
 Secretary Reynolds today issued an official list of the contests filed as fol- lows:
 AIabama-six delegates-at-larg and one from ninth district; total q Louisiana-four delegates Large and one delegate each from the drst, l second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, sew enth, eighth districts; total 12. Mississippf-one delegates from the ! third district; total 1. Missouri-two delegates from eleT- enth district; total 2. Oklahoma-two delegates each from | fifth and sixth districts: total four. South CaroIfna-one delegate each from tht first, fourth and seventh dis tricts; total 3. Virginia-one delegate from tho I third district; total 1.
 Texas-one each from the sixth and
 seventh districts and two from the fourteenth district; total 4. l District of Columbia-two delegates 1 total ?.
 | Georgia-four delegates at large and 1 one delegate each from the first sec ond, third fourth, fifth. sixth, eighth
 ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth
 districts, two from the seventh dis l trict; total IT.
 Total number of delegates contestei 5s.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-26
CATHOLIC cLEReYMEN DENY
 CHARGES OF MAYOR MITcHEL
That They Were in Conspiracy to
 Diseredit City Administration.

New York. May 25-Ronan Catho- lie clergymen whose telephone wires were tapped during the investigation of charitable institutions took the witness stand today before the legis- lative committee headed by Senator George F. Thompson and fatly denied the charges of Mayor Mitchell that they were involved in a, conspiracy to through attacks upon the department of charities.
 They made the counter allegation that the mayor played a prominent part in conspiracy designed to dis credit the administration of Catholic orphanages. The priests asserted that after discovering their telephones had been tapped they deliberately planned to trap the mayor by pre-arranged conversations and that they were suc- cessful in their purpose. While ad- hitting certain parts of the over heard conversations which were read to the comnitte yesterday by MT. Mitchell, the witnesses protested that his account of these talks was in the main, accurate. They contended that the language used, much of which was ungrammatfcal was not theirs.
 Whatever was said in the conver- sations about spiriting witnesses out of the city to prevent them from ap- bearing before the charities investi-
 gating committee was deliberately planned to delude the mayor and his ass1ciates with the end in view of proving that their telephones had been tapped, they declared. The
 clergy1nen contended that all they sought for the institutions in which | they were interested was "a square
 deal' which had not been given them. | The witnesses, who appeared today were Monsignor John J. Dusn. Mon tsignor Luke J. Evers, Rev. William B. Farrell and Rev. Joseph P. Dineen.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-26
A ProcIamation.


 At time when the life of the nation flowed smoothly and men were apt to forget that liberty and political equal ity had been purchased only at a high price of blood and suffering and main tained only by the everlasting vigil ance of men who held them dear the legislature set apart a day for the consideration of the principles out of which the nation sprang and upon which rests it's greatness.
 In the present eataclysm in human affairs, when the old order changeth and the old standards are shaking upon their pedestalS, there is less need of reyerent memories and calm delibera- . tion, but there is an infinitely greater need of a burning faith in the eternal soundneSS Of those ideals and of high resolve G7at they shall be maintained at any cost.
 On the fourteenth day of June, then which the legislature has designated as FLAG DAY,
 call upon all citizens of the state wheresoever they may have been borr and whatsoever be their condition, tc l renew their allegiance to this country and to con secrate to the maintenance of tih ethings for which it stands all tElat they possess of wealth an6 strength, of faith and courage. (SEAL)
 Given under my hand and the sea of the state, at the capitol at Hartford this twenty fifth day of May in tht year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and sixteen and of the inde- Eendence of the United States the one ! hundred and fortieth,
 MARCUS H. TFOLCOhHB. l By His ExcelIency's Command: CHARLES D. BURNES, Secretary.