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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
CLASH REPORTS CONFIRMED.
N. H.. Infantry inflicted Injuries or
Killed Four Mexicans.

San Antonio, Texas.-Official rep.
ports to the headquarters here OF the
southern department of the army con-
firmed previous unofficial advices re.
porting a clash near Xapana, Texas,
between a detachment of the First
New Hampshire infantry and a party
of Mexicans, alleged to have been on
a filibustering expedition. Four of
the MeXicans are believed to have
been killed in the exchange of shots
with the guardsmen, and seven were
taken to Laredo for trial.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Praise for Americana

Paris -Germain Bapst, the histori,
an, is finishing a course of lectures to
soldiers at the front, from the Cham.
payne TO Lorraine, upon what Ameri.
cans have done for France. Ris tour
IL in accordance with the plans of q
committee of eminent Frenchmep,
approved by the government.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Justlfiable Homicide.

Henderson, ky-Chas. Wyne, charg,
ed with the murder OF DR.. Miles c.
Dunn, was acquitted by a jury after 50
minutes d~eliberation. Wyne shot the
physician last August, following an al.
legged assault upon Mrs, Wyne while a
patient at Dunn's office. Wyne di.
vorced his wife shortly afterward.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Gets Life Imprisonment.

Olney, lll.-The jury in the trial of
Roy Hinterliter, young farmer, for
the murder of Elizabeth Hatcliffe, his
l~I-year-old sweetheart, returned a yer.
dict of manslaughter. The punish
ment may be from one year to life
Imprisonment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Only Wants Twelve Million.

Misunderstanding Daniels has
appealed to congress for $12, O00, 900 to
add to navy yard construction facilities,
because of the failure of private build
ers to submit bids for the battle cruis.
ers and scout cruisers. The secretary
made his request in a letter to Chair
man Padgett of the house naval com.
mittee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
GERMAN CONSUL CONVICTED.
Two Actions Consolidated in Trial Of
the Accused Quintet.

San Francisco.-Franz Bopp, Ger
man consul general here, and four Of
his attaches or employees were found
guilty by a jury in the United States
district court of having violated this
country's neutrality laws.
All five defendants were accused of
having planned to blow up munition
plants in America and Canada, steam
ships carrying to the entente allies,
railroad bridges and military trains.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

New York.-Germany has obtained a
secret loan + $4,000 900 from New
York banks, it is learned. to mobilize
a huge supply of South American wool
here for shipment to the central EN-.
pires the moment the wal ends
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
1925, 900 Funds On Hand.

Director-General Blakeslee has re.
turned to Gulfport after a lengthy con.
ference with state officials regarding
the $125,0O0 appropriation. In the fu-
ture the funds will be drawn out as
needed, the same methods applying as
in the case Of all institutions.
The money appropriated by the law
makers is now available by the expo
sition officers as needed, and the en-
tire matter has been settled to the sat
.isfaction of every one.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
ADMIRAL DEWEY ILL.
Due to Age, His Condition Is Believed
To Be Critical.

Washington-Admiral George Dewey
Is extremely i'll, and due to his age his
condition is considered to be critical
The hero Of Manila Bay was 70 years
OF age last month. He has been suf.
feIing from a severe cold for several
DAYS and has grown worse steadily.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Better Farming Campaign.

1StteT TdTWIHy OdWpdIyH.
The better farming campaign which
Is to be conducted under the auspices
of the A and M. college at Starkville,
in the counties Of North Mississippi
that are affected by the boil weevil,
will start in Pontotoc county January
Is. R. S. Wilson, state agent, who is
In charge Of arrangements for the
campaign will put seven teams in the
field, each team being made up of ex-
perts along the lines that will prove
helpful to the counties in which they
work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Russian Bark Sunk

London-Lloyd's announces that the
Russian sailing vessel Ruby Ga three
masted bark of 942 tons), last report
ed sailing from Darien Nov. q for
Fleetwood, has been sunk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
American Vessel Abandoned

Washington. The American bark
Frances V. Sraveger, from Port Ocan.
DO, Venezuela, to Tampico, Mexico,
has been abandoned by her crew and
is ashore on a reef heal Aux Caves.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Another Rate Clerk.

T. c. Russell of Hattiesburg was
appointed assistant rate clerk of the
Mississippi railroad commission. The
new assistant will aid in the depart.
ment and will relieve Rate Clerk
Moore in the many cases which the
commission is investigating.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
In h Lead.

"NOw, I see that America leads Id
breeding dogs"
"Hurrah for the American eagle"
"Also the American beagle."-LouiS.
Vile Courier-Journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Interest Checks Issued.

The state of Mississippi is paying
out $4,000 in interest on the various
bonds of recent and sundry issues.
This amount is being paid out as a
semi-annual fulfillment of obligations
to the various holders of the bonds in
all parts of the United States.
The state at the present time has
over $9,O00,0 900 Of bonds outstanding
at various rates of interest. The rate
of interest being paid is from 3 to s
per cent on the different issues.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
IMMEDIATE

should be given to sprains, s~wellings.
bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia.
Keep Mansfield's Magic Arnica Lini-
ment handy on the shelf. Three sizes
-25c, SOC and 81. 00.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Packing Plant EARNINGS Heavv

Chicago.-The annual -eport Of Ar,
mour 4 Co. shows net earnings OF
S20,lO00,0 600 or 20 per cent on capital
stock, and l4.1 per cent on invest
ment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Danish Vessel Sunk.

London The Danish steamer Ia.
borg has been sunk by a submarine,
Lloyd's shipping agency announces,
The crew was saved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

Within the heel of a recently pat
ented shoe for women is contained q
complete vanity case. .
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
FORMER PASTOR PARoLLED.

w. NJ. Stuckey Was GIVEN Sentence
on Charge of Abduction.
Topeka, Kan.-W. NJ. Stuckey, once
pastor of a church in Williamsburg,
was paroled by Gov. Capper. He still
had a little over two years Of a five
year sentence for abduction to serve.
Stuckey has been in a Kansas City
hospital for the last two months with
a broken hip, sustained while drilling
with the prison fire brigade at the
state ~penitentiary at Lansing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

Exposure to ozone for five minutes
increases the fermenting power Of
brewers yeast.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET.

A well known actress gives the follow
Ing recipe for gray hair: 70 half pint Of
water add l OF. Bay Rum, a small box Of
Barbo Compound, and Y OF. of glycerine.
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix 1t at home at very little cost. Full
directions for making and use come Ii
each box Of Barbo Compound. It will
gradually darken ~streaked. faded gray
hair, and make 1t soft and glossy. It will
not color the scalp, is not sticky OF
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

II your eyes smart or feel scalded, Ro-
man Eye Balsam applied upon going to bed
10 Just the thing to relieve them. Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

Interested In the Time Of Day.
us Bliggins obliged. to catch d
train?"
mo. His wife gave him a gold
watch for Christmas"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

France in the first half of 1916 inn
ported United States products valued
at 1922, 1SS, 264.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

Only One "BROMo oU1NrNE"
To- get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE
BROMO QUININR. Look for signature Of II. w.
GROVE. Cures q Cold In One Day. Csc,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Rates Are Not Too Hiuh.

Rates Are Not Too High.
The Mississippi railroad commission
at its recent session holds that the
Mississippi Interstate rates on fresh
vegetables are just and reasonable.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Ex-BalI PLAYER Dies

Pittstield, Mass-James Garry, AZ
years old, a member of the Boston Ma.
tional league baseball club in 1898,
died here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

The odds in favor of marriage are
two to. one.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
WATER THAT FLOWS IN TWO DIRECTIONS
At Some Seasons They Empty lnto the Arctic Ocean, and at cthers Ih. to the Atlantic.

The United States Geological Sur vey, Department of the Interior has just puf,iished a report fSVaeer Sup ply Paper 405) containing the results or river How measurements made dur ing the year ended September 8, 1915s in the Hudson Bay and upper Miss :ssippi River basinsy
 The stream gazing work carried on by the Geological Survey in Minneso- ta, Wisconsin, tPwa, and Illinois was performed in cooperation with these states.
 The westernmost river covered by the report is St. Mary River, which rises in Montana, crosses the Cana dian boundary, and empties into the Sas- katc1ew m. Most of the other rivers measured are in North Dakota, Minne- sota and Wisconsin, although con- siderable information IS furnished con corning the rivers of Illinois and Iowa which imply into the Mississippi.
 Water-Supply Paper 405 is too tech- nical to be of interest to the general reader, but it will be found useful by engineers, and others interested in the utilization of the streams Of this area.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
GAS IN THE STOMACH IS IS DANGEROUS Recommends Daily Use Of Magnesia To Overcome Trouble Caused by Fermenting Food and Acid
 Indigestion.

Gas and wind in the stomach, ac- companied by that full broated feeling after eatln~ are almost certain evil yre hydroc6ioric e adid in the stomach, ere ating so-called acid Indigestion"
 Acid stomaclEs are dangerous because too much acid irritates the delicate lin- ing of the stomach. ofteQ leading to stomach ulcers. Food ferments and sonrs, creating the distressing gas, which distends the stomach and ham pers the normal functions of the vital internal organs, often affecting the heart
 such a serious condition or to treat with ordinary digestive aids which have no neutralizing effect on the stomach acids. Instead get from any Magaesia and take a teaspoonful in a dlfarter glass of water right after eat ing. This will drive the gas. wind and bloat right out of the body. sweeten the. stomach. neutralize the excess acid and prevent its formation and there Is no sourness or pain. Bisurated Magnesia Gin powder or tablet form never liquid or millS) Is harmless to the stomach. inexpensive to take and the best form Of magnesia for stomach purposes. It is used by thousands of people who enjoy their meals with no more fear of indigestion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13

The peasant land proprietors of Rus sia are enrolling themselves into unions of landowners for the defence of the interests of property. The Knights of St. George, representing 80 900, 900 acres have combined in military leagues. All the Cossack and Kirghiz and Caucasian tribes have banded together in defense of their homes and country. There is a solid block far exceeding in size and population the combined strength of the central empires. From Lake Bai- kal to the Dniester. from the Don to the Persian border. loyal sons of Rus sia are ready to rise against the forces of disintegration and defeat.
 General Kaledines is head of this great league. In speech at Moscow he defied the soviet, or conference, and it's adherents.
 "Who saved you from the Boisheviki on the 14th of July?" he asked contem- ptuously. We Cossacks have been free men. We are not made drunk by new found liberties and are unblinded by party or program. We tell you plainly and categorically. remove yourselves from the place which. you have neither the ability nor courage to fill and let better men than yourselves step in. or take the consequences Of your folly" General Kaledines has made a good record as a war commander.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
WILL SELL H. AND A. PROPERTY
Judge Edwin S. Thomas Grants Receiver. Petition Hear ing in United States District Cout-Besian Govern Will Bid Propetty With Intention of Turning It Over to Marlin Company-M Machine Guns May be Man. ufaetured HerA

these debts are secured by mortgages on the plant to Pierre Mali, Belgian consul general at New York. Mir. Garcey until he became one of the Mfr Mali
 From testimony at the hearing 1t was learned that prior to the ap- pleted and delivered About 400 were ready for shipment and sev- era1 hundred had been completed by tine receivers and were ready to Governments inherent.
 The governments interest in the plant was represented at the hearing by Captain Perry Osborn of the ord- nance department, with Major Bas- cUm Little and Captain H. M. Reed. The government has decided to have large number of Browning machine guns manufactured, but only two or three plants in the country are adapted for the purpose and that in Rockwell company and the Colt Pat ent Fire Arms Manufacturing com pany are the conceyns which are to make the guns.
 This explains the governments in- terest ir the proposed sale of the Hopkins & Allen plant, as the Mar lin- Rockwell Arms Co. stands ready to bid for the plant and continue the
  rifles for the Belgians who are ready it was said, to pay $2,000,000 to have the 150,00e rifles completed. Re cefvers of the Hopkins & Allen com pany estimated it would cost s2, ,S00.- GOO to complete the contract
 A stockholders committee. repre- scented by Attorney John Noble of Boston, opposed the order of sale on the ground that the terms would leave nothing for the stockholders and they would lose title to a plant which might be of great value to them as they are owners of the stock of the Hopkins & Allen Machine Gun company which is perfecting a new type of machine gun.
 Rsceivership Proceedings. . The recedvership proceedings were instituted by the Billings & Spencer company of Hartford, one of the largest creditors. J. P. Huntington, representing c. R. Butts of this city, said his client was trustee under a I mortgage to secure S2o0. 900 of bonds of the Hopkins 6 Allen Arms and that the interest was defau1ted in April. For patriotic reasons fore closure had been delayed, but if the proposed sale was not consumated, 1 MT. Butts would make application to the court to foreclose the mort: gage:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
TWICE PROVEN

If you suffer backache. sleepiess , nights. tired, dull days and distressing urinary disorders. don't experiment.. Read this twice-t told testimony. It's Norwich evidence-doubly proven.
 Daniel | Brown, proprietor repair shop, Summer St., says: T bought Doan's Kidney Pills at Sevin 6 Sons Drug Store and they did such good work when I needed them that 1 rec ommend them highly. Doen's regu- lated and strengthened my kidneys, relieving me of all the ailments caused by their disorder"
 The above statement was given August 2s. 1908, and on May IS, 1916, MT. Brown said: T have had no oc- c.sion to use Doan's Kidney Pills since I recommended them in 1908. The cure they gave me has been a permanent one"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan,s Kidney Pi1ls-the same that MT. Brown has twice publicly recom- mended Foster -1fflburn O., Mfgrs., Buffalo. N Y
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
HAIR HINTS
Helpful Advice for Care of the Hair Worthy the Attsntion Of Every one Who Would Avoid Dandruff, Itching Scalp, Gray Hair and Badness.

If your hair is getting thin and you are troubled with dandruff or. 1t oh in g scalp. get about four ounces of Parisian sage from your druggist This helps to prevent badness and grayness and keeps the scalp clean -,-sf Parisian sage into my scalp" says a woman whose luxurious. soft and fluffy hair is greatly admired. This keeps the hair from falling out and makes 1t easy to dress attractively.
 A lady visiting friends says: "Pari- sian sage is the best hair treatment ever used. It keeps the scalp free Of stops itching scalp"
 hair but be sure to ask your druerisf for. Parisian sage (Giroux's). for this will not stain or streak the hair and is delicately perfumed. Lee G. Os- good Go. will supply you.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
HIS SECOND BIRTHDAY. Alexander Craig Taylor, Jr.. Celebrated Anniversary in Fitting Manner.

On Tuesday afternoon Alexander Craig Taylor, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. A. Craig Taylcr. celebrated his second birthday in a most fitting manner at the hon& of his parents on Union street. There were abou' ten of his little frie nds present. The house was prettily decorated for the occa sion with the national colors. In the dining I oom, where a large illuminated birth day cake held the place of uonor along with many other good things, there was a la,ge American flag and the flags of the allies. -.
 The afternoon was. enjoyed with games, music and other agnusepents pleasing to the little ones. Many presents were received by the young host. Aften most enjoyable after
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
WEDD DING.
Hafner-Adama

On Wednesday at Fitcbville in the home O. Robert D. Adams occurred the marriage of John J. Hafner and Helen A Adams. The bridal couple entered the par1or to the strains Of Mendelssohn's Wedding March played by Miss Elsie Adams, cousin of the bride, Id took their place beneath an arch of evergreen and flowers, where they were married by Rev G. Elmer La1nphe.e, a former pastor of the Fitchvillc church, now of Rio Grande. N. J. The bride WAS attfred in wis., taria messaifne trimmed with chiffon, carrying a shower bouquet of whife asters. Many costly presents of silS> yer, cut glass and chipa were received by the bride, including a check for $50 from the gropnn's father and the same from the brides father. The groom's present to the bride was chest of silver. A wedding breakfas+ was served to the f blowing guests: MT and Mrs. Alpheus Nye of Ledyard, Mrs. George Rabcock of North Lyme, Mrs. Jacob Hafner and daughter, Miss Jennie Streibel. of Norwich Town. James Brennan, Mrs. Warren Thompson of Fftchvi1,4, Mrs. Richard Johnson of Montville.. Miss Elsie Adams of Nor wich and Rev. and Mrs. G. Elmer Lamphere of Rio Grande, NJ
 The bride and groomsleft at o'clock for BoetUn.s They will be at home after Oct. 1st on Tanner avenue Norwich Town,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
PERSONALS

I Miss Mary Packer left Mystic Tues day for South Windhann, where shl win reside.
 Mrs. Peter Riley of Providence, R
 |. is visitfng Mrs. John J. o'Neil Q.
 Cliff street. 1 Herbert Gillette of Baltic has beer in Old Lyme for several days looking
 after his propefty.
 Miss Bessie Randall of Lebanon has returned home after visiting Mist Rosie Gillette at Lyme.
 MT. aod Mrp. W. ". Beckwith hauE returned to Moodus from a few days visit with relatives at Galcs Ferry. After visiting relatives in Ashaway and Westerly, Miss Viola Turnbull has Hin - reserve has returned to Newport aftAs seven days furlough at his home on
 Otis street.
 Frederick. with her mother, Mrs. Den. his Connolly spent the day with Mrs. Albert Thorp.
 Mir. and Mrs. Richard Haxxertv have returned to this city xftsr spending several weeks in New York and RockAway Beach.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank ". steanbscker of Jersey City, N J. are sysenAinx a few weeks with their aunt, Mrs. s, Beebe, of s2 Park street.
 Mrs. O. Paul and her nscce. Mrs. Anderson. Of Union Hill, N J., are the guests cf Major and Mrs. John A. Hagberg of Trading Cove.
 Miss Margaret o'Neil of 1ts CHn street Is spending her vacation with friends in Longx Island, N. Y. She will visit many places ol interest while at the big city.
 MrE. Robert F. Jones and Miss Marie F. Devlin of Providence, who have been spending the summer at Pleasant View, were recent guests of Miss Craney Of Otis street.
 The condition of Dr. George A. Co., meau, of Norwich. who underwent surgical operation at New Haven hospital last Thursday. was reported yesterday. as critical, the news from New Haven causing his friends much ureasiness.
 It Is noted by g. Hartford paper that Timothy B. Hapkins Of Danie1son, one of the leading citizens of Windham county, js in attendance at the meet ing of the New England Waterworks and is rresident of the Crystal Water company. l
 A Groton correspondent writes: Miss Eunice H. Gulliver of Norwich Town and her cousins, Prof and Mrs. Waldo s. Pratt of Hartford. were visitors fn the borough Tuesday afternoon A number of the former pupils of Miss wich Free Academy, were glad to see her.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13

At the conclusion of the hearing on the receivers petition for power to sell certain properly of the Hopkins s& Allen Arms company of Norwich. States Jaistrict court In Hartford Wed- nesd1y dec7sed to order the saio. At session of the court to be held in New Haven, Monday, September IT, at sue the fpfm of the order of sale. It was decided that the upset price would q be $3,S5e 600, the amount of the obli- xAtiun of the arms company to the government of Belgium.
 Judge Henry Etoddard of New Ha- vent, representing the Belgian govern bdd on the property and if its bid se-. cures the property 1t will. be turned over to the Marlin Rockwell Arms Co, of New Haven, which conDany will complete an order of 16o ,ea1 rifles for Be1xiun at $a2se rifle instead of s27 the price the Norwich concern ,at- tempted to turn them out at and which caused the company to go into receivers hands.
 If the New Haven corporation se-, cures the plant the United States gov ernment will give 1t orders for the con- strnction of machine guns.
 A committee of stockholders oppos- ed the petition of the receivers for the sale and desired opportunity to raise a fund to continue the plant under the! a assurance that the Belgiun government would pay more for the rifle contract than originally planned.
 Lucfus F. Robinson Of Hartford isa attorney for the receivers, John Noble of Boston is counsel for the committee, Judge Hem ry Stoddard of New Haven is attor- ney for the Belgians. These lawyers with Judge Thomas repaired to the judges chambers Wednesday and had a long conference, which was inter rupted by the hour for luncheon, at which time no decision had been arrived at. The first hour of tine court session Wednesday was occupied with reading from copies of the agreements with the Belgian govern ment and from the mortgages given by the company.
 Details of Contract.
 The hearing on a motion of Lewis D. Parker of Hartford, Edwin W Higgins and Leon J. Garcey of this city, receivers of the company began before Judge Thomas. Tuesday. The company went to the wall financially in June while trying to carry out a contract to make 150-00o Belgian rifles for the Belgian gov at $27 rife. The con- pany is 2,560 ,0e0 in debt to the Bel gians - for money advanced, but