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The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1917-05-25

ber of the other buildings are
nearing completion. The grounds
overlook the beautiful waters of
Mississippi Sound and is one of
the loveliest sites on our south
elm coast. Landscape gardening
is adding to the natural beauty
of the location and when COM
pleted the Exposition, with its
well selected and arranged build
ings, will rival in beauty any of
the expositions that haves been
held at much greater expense.
To one unaccustomed to calcu-
lating the cost it appears that
Mr.. Blakeslee and his assistants
are getting full value for every
dollar spent on the grounds and
in the erection of the several
buildings. The state will find in
this Exposition an opportunity
that it has never had before of
displaying its wonderful resourc-
es and the visitor will find a rev.
elation in the collection which is
sure to be assembled for the
states first centennial.
The visitors at Gulfport were
taken to the old soldiers home at
Beauvoir. where nearly three
hundred of the veterans of the
Lost Cause find homes. The
state is honoring itself in pro-
viding comforts to these old sol
diers who through stress of cir
cumstances find it impossible in
their old age and enfeebled
health to earn a livelihood. Not
many years longer will they be
with US and as they watch the
tides ebb and flow each day they
are surrounded by congenial
spirits who recount the deeds of
valor of that little army which
taught for a just cause that was
lost.
At Biloxi we had the pleasure
of seeing Captain j. H. Miller,
for seventeen years the publisher
Of the Journal. A promise was
made us that he would visit us
during the fall and we shall look
forward with pleasant anticipa-
tion TO his stay among his old
friends in Tupelo.
AIM TO LIVE 100 YEARS OLD
Keep the bowels clean and liver act
i've without CalOnaI-fako Uan ox
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1917-05-25
The Press Convention

IL Wdo lIiS piCdouTC VI IIlc puU-
Usher of the Journal and his two
little girls to attend the Press
Convention which assembled in
the beautiful city of Laurel the
fifteenth inst, for a three days
session. The program for the
business end of the convention
was carried out at the court
house as advertised. while the
entertainment features were de-
lightfully interspersed.
President Wood, of Wlnona;
Secretary Alfred Bean, of Amory.
and Treasurer Anderson, Of Rip
ley, were on hand in the dis
charge of their respective duties.
The program brought out prom
inently the fact that Mississippi
editors are men of talent and the
crowds present were highly en-
tertained with essays, speeches
and original poems. President
Walker Wood, in his opening
address. called attention to the
needs and possibilities of the
Printers Craft in the state. and
suggested several lines of CO.
operation which would bring
about a better state Of affairs
among the craft.
A very interesting address was
delivered by Mrs. Matthews, of
Alabama, who came from Wash
ington City to talk to the news
paper men of the state upon the
condition of affairs now existing
and urging their cooperation
with the government in the effort
to induce the farmers of the
country to raise the necessary
food stuffs.
The entertainment of the Wis
itors was royal, consisting of
banQuets, dances and automobile
rides. Colonel Mott Ayres, a
prince of good fellows. editor of
the Daily Leader of Laurel, as
sisted by the progressive and
liberal citizens of the city, left
nothing undone to make the stay
of the visitors delightfully."- pleas
ant. Laurel is one of the best
towns in the state, and although
it has just passed the quarter
century mark. it has about ten
thousand people and a business
that fully sustains its population.
The Eastman Gardner Lumber
Company is one of the largest
lumber plants in the world. and
is equipped to handle a very ex-
tensive business, which is con-
tinually growing. Some idea of
the magnitude of this business
can be formed by the statement
that the company now has 81
900, 900 feet of lumber in its
yards.
The Laurel Leaders plant is
one Of the best print shops to be
found anywhere, running two
Mergenthalers, and getting out
an up-to-date, neWsy daily.
The work of the convention
closed Wednesday evening by the
election of the following officers:
Guy Clark, of Ciarksdaie, presi-
dent; Mott Ayres, Laurel. vice.
president: Alfred Bean, Amory,
secretary, and Albert Anderson,
Ripley, treasurer.
Thursday morning the men,
bers of the association. in COM
pany with Director General H.
E. BIakeslee, left on a special
train as the guests of the Missis-
sippi Centennial Exposition for
Gulfport, where they were roy
ally entertained. The company
was met at the train with cars
and driven over the beautiful
roads fronting the beach, and at
the noon hour were taken to the
Exposition grounds where in the
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1917-05-25

Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System
The Old Standsrd general Strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASrELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria enriches the blood and builds up the sys-
tenn. A true tonic. For adults and children. SOC.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1917-05-25

AIM TO LIVE 100 YEARS OLD
Keep the bowels clean and liver act
i've without Calomel- take Van Lax.
Soc. Adv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
YOUNG WOMAN sTRANGLED.
Mrs. Elsie Lee Helair Found Dead in
New York Hotel.

NEW YORK. March 17.-An autopsy
performed today on the body of q
young woman found dead IN a Broad :
way hotel yesterday, who had regis
tered as Florence Gray Of Boston"
disclosed that she was murdered by
strangulation, according to the coroner.
Harry Helair of Brooklyn identified
the handwriting on the hotel register
as that of his wife. Elsie Lee HeIair. He
said she had $4,000 worth Of jewelry in
her possession when she disappeared
Thursday. after receiving a mysterious
telephone call.
The physician who performed the
autopsy said the young woman had
been strangled by "a powerful person,
probably a man." The police are at
tempting to trace the telephone call she
received.
Helair told the police he had no idea
why his wife should leave home with
all her jewelry. much Of which he had
given her. and register under an as
sumed name at a hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
CABINET Of FRANCE
OFFERS RESIGNATION
Action Is Taken After Premier
BRAND Reports on His Va
rious Consultations.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, March 1s. 12:45 a-m.-The
French cabinet, headed by Premier
BRAND, has resigned. An offlcial note
given out after the cabinet meeting
says:
THE council of ministers met tonight
Saturday at Elysee Palace. The pre-
mfer reported on various consultations
he had had with a view to completing
the cabinet SO it could present itself to the
chamber. After hearing him the cabinet
decided that circumstances compelled It to
leave to the president of the republic
complete liberty to interpret .he sit
uation in the best interests Of national
defense. Consequently, tho president Of
the council put into the hands Of the
president of the republic the resigna-
ton Of the cabinet"
In Power Since 1915.
The BRAND ministry had been at
tackled N the French parliament re-
peatedly during the last few weeks, on
account of it's economic policy. 1t sue
ceeded the Viviani cabinet in October.
1915. and was reorganized last Decem-
Der II. when the number of ministerial
portfolios was decreased and a war
council appointed. The war council in
cluded Premier BRAND. NJ Ribot, min
lister of finance; Gen. Lyautey, minister
of war; Rear Admiral Lacaze. minister
of marine. and NJ. Thomas, minister OF
national manufactures.
Attacks by the opposition in parlia-
ment resulted on Wednesday in the
sudden resignation Of Gen. Lyautey as
minister of war. The chamber Of
deputies had held a secret session We'd
nesday in which the French aviation
service was discussed. No specific at
tack was made on Gen. Lyautey. and
it was explained that his resignation,
which he refused to reconsider, resulted
from his ignorance of parliamentary
procedure. Admiral Lacaze was given
the war portfolio temporarily. Premier
BRAND, dispatch from Paris on Fri
day said, had decided to reconstruct the
cabinet, and the resultant ministry
was expected to be approved by Presi-
dent Poincare Saturday night.
AriStide BRAND was premier during
most of 1909, 1910 and 1911 and again
for two months in 1913.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 17.-Dispatches from
Vienna, according to. the Exchange
Telegraph Company's correspondent at
The Hague, say that the German chan
cellor was received this morning by
the Austrian emperor and empress at
the Laxenburg Castle. near Vienna.
Chancellor Won Bethmann Hollweg had
a long conference with Emperor
Charles Jointly with Count Czernin.
foreign minister.
ciaieny with reference to the Russian
situation.
Political circles in Vienna, the dis
patch adds, are considering the possi-
biIity Of entering into negotiations
with the Russian cabinet, with a view
to an armistice. Emperor Charles is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
ARMISTICE WITH RUSSIA IS
CONSIDERED IN VIENNA
Emperor Charles Said to Be Very Anxious
About Matte-Confers With Won
Bethmann Hollwes.

very anxious about the matter; Ine
German chancellor will leave Vienna
Saturday night for Berlin and will I'M
mediately visit the German emperor at
headquarters.
AMSTERDAM, March II, via Lon
don-The Frankfurter Zeitung pub
fishes Vienna telegram stating that
it is learned from an authoritative
source that the sudden return OF En-
peror Charles Of Austria from Budapest
to Vienna last week was due to the
receipt of news about the outbreak of
the revolution In Russia Diplomatic
circles Vienna Ares rejoicing over
the visit to that city of DR.. Won Beth
mann Ho1lweg. the German chancellor,
at q moment when the Russian revolu-
ton makes It necessary for the gov
ernments of the Teutonic powers to ex-
anime the situation from a new stand
point, says the dispatch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
oDAY's NEWS AND FEATURES.

PART I.
1-Expect Railroad Strike Truce.
No Change In Car Strike.
Allies Gain Over Wide Front.
CxarIna and Son In Finland.
Vienna Considers Russ ArmIstice-
French Cabinet Offers to Resign.
President Wires Railroad Appeal.
2-French Bring Down Zeppelin.
Senator cummins coIIapses.
To Move lnterned Germans.
Russ Revolt Causes Rejoicing.
Railroad Men Seek Injunction.
g. & o. Men Cult Work.
3-AIms to Develop Musical Center.
Capital Proclalms Patriotism.
Citizens to Urge Car Service.
5-Raliway Strikes Cost Millions.
Employees Pledge Loyalty to Roads.
&c. & O. Canal Men Demand Raise.
D. c. Truck Sticks In Anacostia Mire.
s-PatrIotIsm at Red Cross Benefit.
11-AImas Temple Holds Ceremonial.
Daniels Holds Censorship Conference.
S. Peace Discussed.
Women's Dixie Drive Starts April 1.
Garden System Extension.
Remedy for Paper Makers.
Camp for Potomac Park.
Railroads Modify Freight Embargo.
Effects Washington.
Guard Told to Prepare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
RAILROAD STRIKE TRUCE
WILL END in SETTLEMENT.
SAY TREATMENTS CHIEFS
Views of Conferees
on Strike Situation

I BELIEVE that by Mondaywe
shall reach an agreement
which will avert q strike-W.
q. Lee, spokesman for the four
railroad br0therho Gods.
Undoubtedly there is hope
Secretary Of tho Interior Lane.
l concur In everything Secre-
tary Lane has said.-Secretary
Of Labor Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
HETH'S FAMILY SAYS
He WAS NOT BETRAYER
Issues Statement Claiming Prof.
Vawter Has No Ground for De-
fense Under "Unwritten Law"
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
RADFORD. Va. March 17.-Members
of the famil5- of Stockton Heth. 1r., to-
night issued the following statement
in answer to the report issued by coun-
sci for Prof. Vawter and also in refi-
tation OF statements published in con-
nection with the case.
'In the hours of their tragic bereave-
mont the family and friends of Stock
ton Heth, Jr. do not wish to discuss
before the public the facts in connec-
ton with his death. but, inasmuch as
counsel for the accused have made the
statement that he had been guilty to
a betrayal Of friendship, they feel it is
only just and proper to state that from
their Investigations the evidence shows
Stockton was not only not guilty of
such an offense, but there is nothing
on which the accused can properly base
plea of the 'unwritten law
Another Rumor Denied,
'"They also wish to have corrected the
erroneous impression that may have been
conveyed by the publication Of the rumor
to the effect that Prof. Vawter had
feigned trip out Of town for the pur-
pose Of surprising Stockton. There is
no foundation for such rumor and it
can be positively stated that Prof.
Vawter occupied the same room with his
wife on that night and did not leave the
house.
'@There are also other unjust statements
in tho articles which are based only on
rumor; and, inasmuch as the press has
heretofore been careful to try to publish
the facts. it is hoped that this policy will
be continued and these corrections made. I"
Heth's Funeral Today.
BLAcKsBURG, Va. March 17-Prof
Charles E. Vawter. who is charged
with the murder of Stockton Heth, jr.,
in the upper hallway of the vawter
home on the Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute campus at an early hour Tues
day morning, and who Is at liberty un
with his wife and children.
Prof. and Mrs. yawter took a short
walk together today and conversed IN
their usual cordial manner with any
friends they met. 1t is not believed
that there will be any further develop
ments br that Prof. Vawter will have
anything more to say before the May
term of the circuit court of Mont
gomery county, when he will face the
The statement made Friday by Har-
less & Colhoun, counsel for Prof. Vaw-
ter. that the tragedy resulted from a
broken friendship" has done much to
relieve the tension among the popula-
tion of Blacksburg.
Stockton Heth's body will be taken
from Roanoke to Radford early Sum
day. The funeral services will be held
at $3.50 O'Clock In the afternoon.
Lieut.. Clement Heth. brother of the
slain man, will employ counsel to as
sist II the prosecatioa ef Prof. Vaw-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Hope Michael Will Accept Power.

The unfolding of the Russian revoIu-
tion is the dominating subject Of in
terest here, even surprising the news
Of the continued German retirement in
France, which Is developing on an in
creasingly extended front. It ia rec.
ognized that the ability of the revo.
lutionary leaders to place the govern.
ment on a stable basis and con,mana
the support of the whole nation is one
of the most essential factors for The
successful continuance of the war NV
the allies.
There is hope that Grand Duke Micbae,
will consider that he has a mandate
from & the people to rule. No information.
here regarding plans for a n1eh;sctta
1t is doubtful if the provisional e,overn"
ment has yet had time to make any
adhesion to Grand Duke Nicholas, who Is
In the royal family.
The most interesting sidelisht upon
the situation is from Vienna that A.
trian officials consider there is a Dos
Russia, but such. DEVELOPMENT Ia r.
Garded here as entirely visionary.
No Evidences Of Censorship.
Telegraph communication with Petro.
grad is greatly congested on account Of
the volume Of press and official mes
sages. but there are no indications that
the new authorities are enforcing n
censorship that would prevent fair re-
ports Of the progress of events.
| A review of the Russian revolution
forwarded from PetroErad by diplo-
| matte official says:
1T would be = misconoeption to be-
deve that the revolt was started by q
faction or that 1t was accomplished Ay
(Confinued On Second F910l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Edgar B. Ward Dies at 6s.

EAST ORANGE, N. j., March IL
Edgar b. Ward. former second vice
president OF the Prudential Insurance
Company and one Of its original d.
rectorA died today at his homo here.
aeod Gixty-eight. He Dottrod seven
yeAED aga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18

PART u.
2-Amusements. $500. .--
a-ln the Schools.
EEdItorIais.
b-War Reviews.
eLFraternitles.
-Roy and Girl Scouts.
Maryland and the vIreInlas.
Poultry Yard Notes.
s-Notes Of Government Workers.
PART III.
Sunday Star Magazine.
PART ~.
Special Features.
PART v.
Sports and Automobiles.
PART VI.
Comic Section.
PAR! VII.
Society.
s-Musleai Mention.
s-Art Notes.
with the Rife Clubs.
Around the City.
tt-Fashions.
Among the Clubs.
fa-ce,issians Form Ambuianes Corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
FRENCH MEET REPULSE
ON MACEDONIAN FRONT

BERLIN, March 17-'Tn Macedonia
French attacks between Lakes Ochrida.
and Presba and northeast Of Monastir
were repulsed," says an official report.
North of that town the fighting con- !
tinues."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Quiet St. Patrick's Day in Dublin

DUBLIN. March II. s:s5 pm. st.
Patrick's day passed quietly In Dublin.
Many country people came into town,
but there were no PROFESSIONS. The
church services were largely attended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Notre Dame Honors Admiral Benson

INDIANAPOLIS, March 17.-AdmiraI
W, 9, Benson of the United States Navy
has been selected by Notre Dame Uni
versity to receive this years Laetare
medal and announcement will be made
at the masses at the university to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
CabIegram Announcing Their
Whereabouts Is Sent Through
the Belgian Minister.
FAMOUS REvOLUTIONISTS
RELEASED FROM SIBERIA
Friends of New Government Hope
Grand Duke Michael Will Accept
Throne Without Plebiscite.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 17-The empress
and crown prince are now safe in Fin
land and the emperor is at tho Sneto-
gorsky monastery in Pslkoff. according
to a cablegram made public here today
by the Observation-Disclosures Cor
poration. According to Ivan Norodny.
head OF the corporation. the cablegram
was from their representatives IN
Petrograd and was transmitted through
the Belgian minister.
The Russian-American-As Cor
poration is commercial organization
with headquarters at Petrograd. Its Of
flce here was established shortly after
the war began.
Mr.. Nirodny announced the receipt Of
the dispatches. also. saying that the
duma is promulgating orders for the
formation OF government to be
known as the United States Of Russia,
with Prince Lvof as president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Troop Train Is Sent Back.

Regarding tho reports in the early
stage of the revolution that govern
ment troops were fastening to Petro-
grad from the front, the Daily News
Bulletin contains the following:
".The ministry Of communications
learns that with one exception passen-
ger service on all the railroads has
been normal. The exception occurred
at one of the functions of the North
western railway, where there was a
considerable delay owing to the trans
port from Mohilev Of body OF caval-
iers of st. George, commanded by Gen.
1vanoa. who formerly commanded the
Ist Army Corps. Gen. Ivanoff caused
great confusion. even chaos, every
where and threatened the employees
with summary punishment If the train
was delayed. His threats, however,
were in vain. The troop train got no
further than Tyritza, where It was
halted and sent back"
Count Kokovsofr was placed under
arrest when - called at the treasury.
according to custom, to receive his sal
ary as a member OF the council Of the
empire.
1t is learned that the Governor of
Tver was killed because he atteupted
to oppose the establishment OF the new
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Citizens Federation Acts.

The Federation Of Citizens Assocta-
tions took action last evening. calling
upon the Commissioners or the public
utilities commission to require the
washington Railway and Electric Com
pany to furnish the service provided
for In its charter. AS means to pre-
venting further strikes the federation
recou1me ends that the Commissioners OBJ
tain the passage of . law providing for
compulsory arbitration.
Union kaders said they continued to
receive letters from Washington local
0onfInued on Second PagA)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Mr.. Gompers to Take Part.

Samuel Gompers is expected to par
ticipate in the conference tomorrow. The
first thing Mr.. Gompers did after ar
irving here tonight was to communicate
with Secretary Lane and inform him hs
was ready 10 % to work 1hs lASss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Grand Duke Has Not Abdicated.

LONDON, March IT. 5:25 p.m.-The
Central News says it is informed that
the statement that Grand Duke Michael
has abdicated is incorrect.
The dispatch is given considerable
prominence here. but 1t appears to be
based largely on a misreading Of the
grand dukes manifesto. which. as
pointed out by Russians in London.
does not state that he will temporarily
accept the regency. but specifically
states that he will only accept supreme
Conditions which are unlikely ever to
be fulfilled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
WEATHER.

Fair. colder today. with frseA 20
stronG northwest winds. tosasrew
fair.
Tsmpsraturs for twsuty-fsur hours
ending 10 pm. last night: Highest. -
At pm. yesterday: lowest &c. at Z am.
yesterday.
Full report on page q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Little Bloodshed in Provinces.

-
Cen Alexis Brussiloff, the commander
of the Russian armies in Galicia, Thurs
day evening authorized the publication in
Kiev Of tho kilograms announcing the
revolntion,v -sasss q. Reuters dispatch from
Petrograd dated Saturday.
apart from the killing OF Few on
cials, including the reactionary governor
OF Tver q province In central Russia), no
bloodshed has been reported froim the
provinces. Confidence in the duma seems
to be the guiding star Of the revolution
ary movement. At Moscow the chief OF
police was arrested and tho headquarters
Of the secret police were burned.
"a wonderful reception awaits the
venerable Nine. BreshkovsIcaya, known
as the grandmother OF the Russian revo-
lution. who has been released from the
Siberian prison where she has spent
most of her life, but with her spirit un-
quenched. The revolutionist BurtzeR ap-
peared in the duma Yesterday with
Schluesse!burg prison. Both were cheered
by the soldiers in the lobbies. The ruins
Of Russian prisons in which political
prisoners have been confined will be pre-
served as historical relics"
among the latest arrests are Gen.
Rennenkampff, the ruthless suppressor
Of the revolution of 1905. and Serge
kryjanovsky, former secretary Of state
and the framer of the electoral law
restricting suffrage.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-21
NAVAL BATTLE
NECESSARY To
END SUBMARINE
Activity of submersibles Ulti-
mately Will Force Engage
ment on Sea, Says Critic

Copenhagen, June 21.-The steady
continuance of the submarine cam
paign, despite the decrease in de-
stroyed tonnage, admitted in the ad-
miralty report for May, will, in the
opinion of Captain Kuehlwetter, the
naval expert Of the Berlin LOkal An
zeiger, ultimately force general nav
al battle between the British and Ger
man fleets as the only means of end
ing the submarine menace.
Captain kuehlwetter blames the
good weather for the falling off in the
number of submarine victims.
He argues that the weather permits
small submarine destroyers to venture
further to sea and detect periscopes
easier In this argument the critic
is quite impartial as he equally blames
storms for the failure to secure bet
ter results in marks.
Since the middle of April, when the
undersea boat activity recorded its
highest toll, 303 British vessels, Of
which 22O measured more than 1900
tons, were sunk, the weekly totals be
ing as follows: