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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28

New Haven, Conn.-Degrees to the
number of 103 in course and IL hon.
orary were conferred by the Yale uni
versity at its 18th commencement.
One-third of the candidates for de-
grees of bachelor of arts and phiIos-
ophy are In national service and ap-
peared in khaki.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Warning For Educators.

The state superintendent of educa,
ton calls the attention of school trus
tees and officers to section 1926 of the
code, which perscribes serious penal
ties for those who have dealings in
books, school furniture and supplies
Some such officials are suspected of
having an interest In the sale of such
supplies, and this is case in which .
word to the wise is sufficient"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Issues Reciprocal Licenses.

Ten physicians have applied for re-
ciprocal licenses in Mississippi and
have been approved by the state board
of health since the October meeting,
as follows: w. H. Barton, from Vir-
GINA; J. E. McDill, Tennessee; R. L.
Lawles, Tennessee; M. S. Alexander,
Arkansas; D. C. Alsabrook, Georgia;
w. R. P Thompson, Texas; Gally Wo-
gan, Louisiana; c. E. Taylor, Missouri;
L. o. Church, Indiana; F. ]. S. Gilbert,
Louisiana.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
FARM LOAN CAMPAIGN.
A. 4 M. College Plans Method OF Ex'
planning New Law.


an educational campaign to stimulate
better knowledge of how to safely
use the credit provided by the federal
farm loan banking law to increase pro-
duction and develop the state agricul-
turally, the Mississippi A. & M. college
has just announced the beginning OF a
farm loan contest in which 5000 In
cash prizes will be awarded through
the farm management extension to the
farm family submitting the best plan
for using the money they can borrow
on their own farm to develop the
place, increase the income and con-
tribute to the comfort and contentment
of the home.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Ninned Bio Bomb Plot.

New Orleans.-Federal authorities
believe that in the arrest at Madison
vile, La, of Heinrich jain and Emil
Verholen, both natives of Germany,
they have frustrated bomb plot
against ship yards near New Orleans.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28

Attorney General Ross A. Collins in
a recent opinion holds that the code
provisions relating to the taking of
game and fish in Mississippi are in
full force and effect; and that the
passage of the game law of 1916, cre-
ating the office of state game warden,
which laws were later declared un-
constitutional, did not repeal the old
fish and game laws.
There has been considerable confu-
sion over the game laws of the state,
owing to the fact that some contended
that the passage of the unconstitu-
tional laws repealed the old laws.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Negro Escapes From Prison.

The penitentiary authorities have
been advised of the escape of Nathan.
lei Hyde, black negro convict from
the Parchman farm. He is described
as age %, 5 feet 10 inches, weight ITO
pounds, has numerous scars on left
shoulder, wrist, hand and cheek; came
from Noxubee county in 1915 under a
five-year sentence for burglary and
larceny.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
cinders Will HeIp,

A load Of cinders In the mud puddle
In front of the door Leading into the
barn may save some COW from slip
ping and injury on the barn floor. to
saw nothing Of the added cleanliness.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Seven Italian Ships Sunk.

Rome.-Two Italian steamers and
five sailing ships were torpedoed by
submarines during the last week, &C
cording to the official weekly an
nouncement. Two other steamers
were attacked. but escaped.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
parent.Teaehers Meet at University.

Reports from SO affiliated organiza-
lions comprising the congress of moth
ers and parent-teachers' association of
Mississippi, were submitted to the cor.
ference of that body now holding its
eighth annual congress in connection
with the Mississippi A. and M. college
summer normal, and over fifty other
organizations made application to Mrs.
H. P. Hughes, first vice president and
acting chairman, for affiliation.s Be-
fore the close of the conference an ef-
fort will be made through county clubs
here to form an efficient parent-teach-
ers' association in every county in the
state
Perhaps the most important phase of
the work of this organization at its
present conference is the organized
cooperation with Gov. Bilbo, in an eff
fort to secure contributions from the
wealthy people of Mississippi for cot
tages and buildings to be erected on
the grounds of the Industrial and
Training school at Columbia The cot
tages erected are to bear the names of
the donors, and are to be used as DOR
mitories and homes for the students.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28

New York.--The Danish steamship
Orion, 1,S4S tons gross register, was
sunk by a German submarine in the
North sea, according to officers of .
Dutch shin.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28

Boston.-The Warren liner Bay
State, from Boston, has been sunk by
4 German submarine. Adgices to the
company gave nothing regarding the
fate of the crew of the steamer.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
/. & N. Makes Quarterly Report.

AHo LOulSVAho W NdSuVlAo IdliIOou
company reports to the state railroad
commission that its total revenues in
Mississippi for the quarter ending on
March 81 were $445,26S. against $685..
5S3 for the corresponding quarter in
1916; taxes were $13,750 against $15,-
1876; expenses and taxes were $249,-
Ill against s25O,201; net revenues
were $196,157 against $119,382.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Reduce Feeding Cost.

The cost of feeding the dairy herd
In summer can be greatly reduced by
giving to the pasture proper care and
management.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Old Pennsy Has Many Grads.

OIu SIIII0y It's sUuf'J S'a0Ss
Philadelphia hundred and
thirty-six young men and women
graduated at the 161st commencement
at the University Of Pennsylvania
Many OF the graduates are already in
the army and officers training camps.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Great Southern Shows Profit.

Great Southern Shows ProfH.
The Alabama Great Southern rail
road, in it's quarterly report filed with
James Galceran, secretary of the state
railroad commission, shows profit OF
$22,032.93 for the period ending March
81. A decrease of $2.207.76 was shown
in net revenue from this period last
year.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Car Shortage Retards Work.

Fifty per cent Of the road work In
Mississippi has been checked or ham,
pered by the shortage of cars for NOV
ing building materials" said Xavier A.
Kramer, state highway engineer.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28

London--A marked improvement has
occurred in the morale of the Russian
army in the last six weeks, according
to Gen. BrussiIoff.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
To Eradicate Cholera.

The success of statewide tick Grad
ication having proven so very success
full it is probable that statewide cam
paign for hog cholera eradication will
soon be inaugurated under the super
vision of e. c. McInnis, district agent
In farm extension work for the govern
ment and A. & M. college. The prop
osition will be brought to the attention
Of the live stock sanitary board at its
next meeting, and 1t is understood q
number of students from the college
will give their services free of charge
In the big drive.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
SLAYER az Girl confesses.

Bologna, Italy. Alfredo Cocchi, the
fugitive New York MOTORCYCLE dealer,
accused of the murder of Ruth Cruger.
has confessed his guilt Jealousy was
his motive. Cocchi will be returned
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
White Con,

White Convict Makes Getaway.
Clarence Webster, a convict, ESCAPED
from the Waynesboro lime crushing
plant which is operated by the stats
penientiary board.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Morse Steamer Torpedoed.

London. The sinking of the Norwe
gian steamed Cedric is reported from
Copenhagen to the Norwegian foreign
office. The captain and II men are
missing.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28

Amsterdam-More than 1000 per-
sons were killed or injured or are
missing in consequence of an explosion
Ia munitions factories at Bloeweg.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Won HAS VAIN "HOPES."

many viii Win War.
Paris.-The Zurich correspondent OF
the Petit Parisien quotes Prince Won
Buelow, former German chancellor, as
saying that he hoped this year would
bring to the German people the longed-
for peace. peace with compsnsations
for their sufferings and sacrifices and
an indemnity which would permit Ger
many Immediately to resume the posi-
ton she occupied in the commercial
world before the war.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Don't Worry About Sheep.

When the sheep have become accus-
toned to pasture, and thu grasa has
gotten good heart, tlcrc nce.: he little
anxiety about the flock.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28

Use solution of whale-oil soap.
Dissolve one pound of the soap in q
gallon of boiling water and then dilute.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
TO Pool Coal Production.

Washington Government pools OF
coal production and distribution were
recommended to congress BY the FED.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
The Idea.

as money tight up your way?"
Certainly not. Ours is prohibition
state"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28

London. dispatch from Amster.
dam says that 80. per cent Of the Dutch
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
School Fight May Reach Governor.

School Fight May Reach Governor.
West Points quarrel over the super.
intendency of schools is likely to find
its way. to Governor Bilbo for settle.
ment.
At meeting of the board Of alder
men recently, a motion to dismiss a
recall petition because of lack of suf.
ficient names was carried by the board.
The citizens committe announced that
an appeal would be taken, as the cease
was being tried by the defendant as
judge, and no conviction could be ex.
pected"
The retiring board Of trustees elect.
ed G. F. Caps, who for several years
has been superintendent here, for the
1918 session. The new board did
not recognize this election, but chose
Prof. Meadows of Amory.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-28
Valuable Books Received.


The department of archives and his
tory has received from the publishers
six-volume historical publication con.
corning the history Of Mississippi, the
old Southwest, and the Louisiana Pur-
chase, prepared by DR.. Dunbar Row.
land, the director of the department.
The work is entitled "Official Letter
Books Of w. c.. G. Claiborne, 1901.
1916"
The publication of these volumes,
which are such rich and invaluable
sources of information concerning the
plan of contending forces for the con-
troll of the Mississippi valley, marks
the completion of an undertaking of
the first Importance in the historical
field, and places the Mississippi state
historical department we'll abreast
with the oldest and foremost historical
agencies of the United States.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-17
U-BOAT NEAR AMERICA
Shells Ship 65 Miles East of
Nantucket.
British Steamer Reports Hearing Wire
less Call for HeIp-Name Of Victim
Not Clear-Vesses Warned.

An Atlantic Port, Sept IA Brit
lsh steamship which has just arrived
here reported that a wireless S. o. 5.
call had been heard stating that the
ship from which the message came
was being shelled by a German sub
marine, the location being s. miles
east of Nantucket lightship. The name
of the ship attacked did not come
clear, only tho word Abby" pre-
sumably the last half of the name
being caught.
Additional information that sub
marine was in the Western Atlantic
was brought by another British liner
which arrived here from an English
port Officers of the liner said they
had been instructed TO watch out for
U-boats when nearing the American
coast.
There are a number of vessels both
sail and steam, of which the word
ABBY" is a part of their names, now
engaged in Atlantic trade.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-17
PREDICTS 8O% PROFITS TAX
Congressman Says U. 8. War Cost 10
Third OF Total for Allies.

Washington, Sept. 17.-Predicting
that, at the present rate of expendi.
sure. before July next the United States
will be compelled to exact so per cent
of all excess business profits and so
per cent of all personal incomes
above a very ordinary amount" !"
Chairman j. j. Fitzgerald of the ap-
preparations committee presented the
drst American balance sheet OF the
war to the house of representatives.
Mr. Fitzgerald said the expenditures
OF the United States the first year
would be s1S.500,0 900. He placed
the total expenditures of the Allies
hom Aug /, 1914, to Aug |, 1917, at
1,947 ,400,0 900. In the same period, he
said, the expenditures OF the Central
Powers were s34100,000,000
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-17
OVER 100000 UNDER ARMS
House Committee Chairman Gives Out
Figures Showing Result in First
Preparation For War.

Washington, Sept. 17.-In the be
lief that the country does not under.
stand Americas real military strength,
Chairman Dent of the House military
committee has submitted TO the House
for publication In the Congressional
Record a statement prepared at his
request by the committee on public
information from government records
"On September 6, 1917" the state
ment says, there were in the regular
army, national guard and reserve
corps of the army 78,S2S officers and
74l .053 enlisted men. In the navy
there were 141 1857 enlisted men, Al
473 naval reserves and 14,500 of the
naval militia In the federal service
There we're 5000 men in the coast
guard and $500 in the hospital corps
making a total OF 209.340. Enlisted
strength Of the marine corps was 29-
97l; reserves In the service, l,070; ma
tional naval volunteers, 704 retired
men on active duty, IA. There were
approximately 10000 officers in the
navy and 1.166 In the marine corps.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-17
POPE'S PLAN PLEASES KAISER
Vatican Report Shows Teuton Desire
for Favorable Peace.

Amsterdam. Sept 16.-Dr. Won
the Teutonic powers to the peace note
of Pope Benedict, says a Vienna dis
patch to the Tijd, begins by declaring
that they regard the papal proposals
as a suitable basis for peace negotia-
tions.
Regarding the exchange of occupied
territories, arbitration, disarmament,
and similar proposals. designations are
made, the dispatch adds, which testify
TO the idealism of the Teutonic powers
and their sincere desire for a peace
which will insure happiness to all ma
tions.
Conciliatory declarations also are
made respecting the settlement OF the
Balkan question, Poland. and the res
toration of Belgium, but emphasis Is
laid on the condition that the Allied
powers must also give serious eyi-
dence of desire for peace by joint
and benevolent discussion OF the Ques
tions which now separate the nations
The reply, II is said, will be pub.
lished as soon as the consent OF the
papal nuncio at Vienna is obtained.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-17
Cadorna's Forces Wrest Long
Sought Peak From the
Austrians.
FIGHTING MOST BITTER
italian Victory at Monte San Gabrielle
After Three Weeks Battle Removes
Last Barrier East of Gorilla
French Win.

London, Sept. L. The crest OF
Monte San Gabrielle, commanding the
plain of Gorizia to the south and south
east, and the Frigido valley to the east
has been captured by the Italians after
three weeks of the most bitter fight
Ing
This news of the victory. probably
the greatest feat of the Italians arms
thus far in the war, precedes the lat
est official report from Rome. Fridays
statement from the Italian war office
says that on Thursday the fighting in
the entire Austro-Italian front was i'm
peded by heavy rain.
Fight in Progress Three Weeks.
The Italian effort to capture San
Gabrielle began after the taking of
Monte Santo. directly north. by Gen
eral CadOrna's troops on August %.
Several times the Italians had reached
the summit of the great mountain so
important to thier further progress
east of Gorilla. as we'll as on the Car
so, only to be beaten back again On
the slopes of the rugged rock in the
last few weeks has occurred some of
the heaviest and most sanginary
lighting of the war With the Italians
hurling themselves forward in desper-
ate attacks and the Austrians llding
TO the crest as desperately
San Gabriele's top was occupied by
the Italians, the embassy reports, af-
ter the fortified hill or saddle of the
Dol and the Gargaro basin, the main
bulk of San Gabrielle, had been taken.
The Austrians, however, still cling TO
some positions on the mountain In
the forest of Tarnovo, east of Monte
San Gabrielle the Italians captured po-
sitions from the Austrians after suf-
tering heavy losses.
French Put Down Attack.
Except along the Classmates Plateau,
on the Aisne front, there has been no
marked activity on the other fighting
fronts. A German attack against the
French positions on the Classmates
plateau, Paris reports. was repulsed
with heavy losses. Berlin says Ger
man troops penetrated 10 the second
French line and inflicted severe cas-
ualties. The British artillery fire in
Flanders, Berlin reports, has increas-
ed to drum-fire.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-17

Montreal, Sept. 1.-Two alleged con-
isssions BY Joseph Tremblay, admit
ting plot to dynamite the homes of
Lord Athelstan. Montreal publisher;
eir Robert Borden and General f. w.
Wilson, military commander, we're ad-
Enistsd to the records by Judge Saint
Cyr at preliminary hearing here.
Tremblay refused to answer questions
and was sent back to jail. The plans
were made under oaths of secrecy
With loaded revolvers In sight. 1t was
agreed that II any one 'sQuealsd" ~
Anlly "ve0A dapa1Qaas."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-17

Chicago, Sept. 17.-Twenty Thousand
persons who attended the patriotic
mass meeting in Chicago's answer to
the appellation Of "the sixth German
city of the world" The 10000 who
obtained entrance cheered every refer
ence to President Wilson and seized
every opportunity to deride Mayor w.
H. Thompson. Samuel Gompers de-
clared that 1T b doubtful If there, has
been in history a more patient, yet
courageous man to meet a great emer-
gency than Woodrow Wilson" His 70.
marks brought prolonged applause
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-17
Leader of Recent Rebellion
Captured-Death Penalty
Demanded by Radicals.
CAPTURE THREE TOWNS
Positions on Riga Front Occupied by
Russians-PolIticsl Crisis Solved
After Conference and New
Cabinet Formed.

Petrograd Sept. 1T-General Korni-
Low, leader of the recent rebellion
against the provisional government,
and General Lokomsky. commander of
the northern front. who refused to
take comamnd of the Russian armies
after Kornilov was deposed, have been
arrested.
Russians Take 8 Towns.
Russian forces have defeated the
German troops on the road to Pskov,
on the Riga front, and occupied the
small town Of Kronberg, the Russian
war Office announced. The Russians
also occupied the towns of KeitZen
and Sisseral. which had been held by
the Germans
Russia's political crisis has been
solved after an all night conference,
1t was announced today by the Rus
sian official news agency. A new
cabinet has been formed and it's COM
position will be made public.
Sent 10 Arrest Rebels.
Mixed detaehments OF revolutionary
troops, composed of infantry. cavalry
and artillery, concentrated at Orsha,
Smolensk and Vitebsk, were sent by
Premier A. f. Kerensky to Mohilev to
reinforce the elements OF the garri-
son remaining loyal to the government
and arrest Kornilov, Lokomsky and
others concerned in the revolt.
The question of the probable fate
OF General kornilov is exciting public
opinion. Indications are that the gov
ernment must face serious difficulties
over the matter.
Would Avoid Death Penalty.
Having re-established capital pun
ishment at the front, the government,
II II spares the rebel commander. must
face the reproach that 1t executed
common soldiers for less serious Of
lenses and 1t would be virtually i'm
possible 10 impose the death penalty
In the future.
Against this are the facts of Gen.
sral Korrilov's brilliant services, his
shivalrous personal character and the
happy circumstances that there has
been no bloodshed SO far
There are indications that the gov
ernment II seeking way out As an
Instance, NJ Kishkin, the new minis
ter of the interior, declares the gov
srnment has decided not to take ex-
.reme measures against Korniloy as IL
does not wish 10 appear revengeful.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-17
ALASKA TOWN FLOOD SWEPT
Church and Six Residences in Seward
Swept Away.

Seward, Alaska, Sept. 17.-Sevsn
Inches of rain in 12 hours, after a
three-day rainstorm, caused a food in
Lowell Creek, running through Sew
ard, which did damage estimated at
more than 100000
The water power pipe line was
washed out and the power plant In the
city flooded
The Community Christian church
and six residences were washed away.
The storm was unprecedented, ac-
cordlng to old time hunters and trap
pers. The cable is cut between Sew
ard and Valdez and the wire to Anch-
urage is down.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-17
Takes Steps to Reform Condi-
tions in Foreign Office
Secretary Ousted.
u. S. PRESSURE is FELT
Swedish Officials Hold Conferences
With King and American Minister
Germany Summons Luxburg to
Make Report at Berlin.

Stockholm, Sept. 17.-The Swedish
government has decided to take steps
to reform conditions in the foreign Of
fee This follows a series of cabinet
meetings conferences of officials with
the king and conversations with ira
Nelson Morris, the American minister
and the Allied ministers.
First evidence that the government
will attempt to keep its promise Is
seen in the removal of Oscar Ewerlof,
cabinet secretary for foreign affairs.
Ewerlof is not a member of the cabi-
net, however, but merely an assistant
to the foreign minister.
Luxburg Summoned to Berlin.
Amsterdam. Sept. 17.-Dr. Won
Kuehlmann, the German foreign min
lister, has requested the Argentine le-
cation at Berlin to communicate tele-
graphically request to Count Lux
burg. the German minister in Argen-
tina, to come to Berlin in order per-
sonally to report. according TO adyices
received here from Berlin.
The Argentine government also has
for Count LuXburg.
Mexico City Impressed.
Mexico City, Sept. 1.-THE revela-
tion that Heinrich Won Eckardt, Ger
man minister to Mexico had been en-
ploying Folke Cronholm, former Swed.
ish charge d'affaires here TO convey
information from Won Eckhardt to the
Berlin foreign ofice has excited tre-
mendous interest in both Mexican and
foreign circles
Government officials still without Of
fetal information gave newspaper &C
counts their close attention. None
would give an opinion, however. and II
is believed the attitude of the Mexi-
can government means to take Will not
be disclosed until a copy of Won Eek
hardt's letter is formally forwarded
through Ambassador Bonillas or de-
liyered BY the American ambassador
here.