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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
FIND ALLIES ARE USING SILK
Use of silk as Protective Armor Of
ten Prevents Death From
Blood Poison.

New York.-The fact that troops Of
the entente allies are wearing silk
as a protective armor against blood
poisoning from wounds has partially
accounted for huge shipments of
American silk fabrics abroad since the
beginning of the war, In the opinion
of silk trade authorities, who have
just returned to this country from
France. The destination and use of
this silk has heretofore been regard
ed as a trade mystery.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
SEND XMAS PARCELS EARLY
Limit of Packages Going To Soldiers
In Europe Limited to Seven
Pounds in Weight.

Washington. = Christmas presents
and other gifts from home for Ameri-
can soldiers in France must be re-
stricted to parcels of not more than
seven pounds each.
The postoffice department announc-
ed 1t had been informed by the Ameri-
can postal authorities in France that
under the arrangements with the
French railways the French postal
service is unable to carry In the par
eel post packages In excess OF seven
pounds.
Parcels for Christmas must be mafi-
ed before Nov. 15 to insure delivery
by the holidays. The department ca
poets tremendous mailings and urges
patrons to assist in avoiding conges-
ton by early postings OF parcels.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
PLEDGE week IS ACTIVE
HOUSEWIVES WILL PLAY IMPoR.
TANT PART IN WINNING WAR
AGAINST GERMANY.
Committees Are Making Drive In All
Sections of State For .-.edses To
Save Food-Wll Prove Big Aid To
Soldiers.

Jackson.-In concert with the COVER
nors of all the other states of the
United States today, Governor Bilbo
issued the expected food conservation
and pledge-card work proclamation for
the information of the people of Mis-
sissippi. This action is taken at the
request of Herbert Hoover, national
food administrator, and P. M. Hard.
ing. state food administrator.
After discussing the present world
conditions and the absolute demand
for increased production, but for care
full conservation of all products. so
that while we have plenty for our
own use, but also have enough to send
abroad" the gist of the governors
message follows:
Nov, being fully in accord with the
objects to be attained, and wishing to
emphasize the vast Importance of the
campaign to us as people.
II, Theo. G.. Bilbo, governor of the
state of Mississippi, issue this procla-
nation, setting aside the week COM
WI so anu CAdihS &Nof. ~
1917. as Pledge Card Week.
II would ask the mayors Of our
cities and towns to issue proclamation
emphasizing what is set forth herein
and by the government at Washington,
urge our people to sign the pledge
cards to be distributed and to care
fully and economically conserve our
food supply. Too much cannot be said
as to the necessity for this.
"Our people cannot contemplate a
result other than victory. a victory
that means the triumph of democracy
over German outrages, German atroci-
ties repeated wherever her arms ap-
pear, similar to those perpetrated in
Belgium and France"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
GERMAN ADVANCES HALTED
Italian Troops Eject Austro-German
Forces From Ground They
Had Taken.

the advance of the Austro-German
troops into the plains of Northern
Italy. the war office announces.
The Italian troops are fulfilling their
duty and all movements ordered by
the general staff are being carried
out, the statement says:
The announcement follows:
'All movements ordered by the gen
eral staff are being carried out quite
regularly and the troops which are OPP
posing the enemy are fulfilling their
duty by keeping in check his advance
into the plains"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY
Parisians Observe New Orleans Cen
tenary With Appropriate
Ceremonies

ris,-The bicentenary of New Or.
leans was celebrated with exercises
at the Sarbonne, before crowd which
filled the large amphitheater. The
visiting delegation from Louisiana
was welcomed officially by Ambrose
Rendu, vice president of the munich
pal council of Paris. who said he was
happy and proud to receive citizens
of New Orleans.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
PROMISE is WORTHLESS.
U-Boat Commander Slips Out Of Port
After Giving Pledge.

Amsterdam.-A semiofficial Berlin
statement. referring to the escape Of
the German submarine UC-293 from
Spain. says the commander of the sub
marine, in the name of himself and
his officers. declined to give pledge
not to escape. The Spanish authori-
ties requested him to surrender i'm
portant parts OF the machinery, and
the commander replaced these with
reserve parts.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
WILL JOIN CONFERENCE.
Meeting at This Time Would Be un.
timely Say unions.

Washington.-The American Fed
Grafton of Labor has declined to par
ticipate in an international conference
OF workmen and socialists. oS all coun-
tries, suggested by the executive COM
mittee OF the Russian workmen's and
soldiers delegate. council, declaring
that to hold such a conference at this
time would be untimely and conducive
to no good results.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
canadIana Arc Pralsed.

British Front in France and Bel,
gium.--In congratulating Lieut.. Gen.
Sir Herbert Plumer. commander Of
the second army corps. for the vic,
tory won on the Ypres front, Field
Marshal Haig said the performance
of the Canadians was remarkably
fine.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
MILLIONS TO CHARITY.
More Than Half Of the Vast Estate n
Mrs. Evans Reuueathcd.

Salem, Mass.-More than half of the
$5,000,000 estate Of Mrs. Maria Antct:-
nette Evans, widow Of Robert d. Ey-
ans. was bequeathed to charitable. ed
ucational and other institutions hy her
will filed for probate here. The be-
quests include: Tuskegee Institute,
Tuskegee. Ala, 100000; Hampton In
stitute. Hampton, Va, $4,000; Ameri-
can Unitarian Association. 100000;
Simmons College. 100000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
FLYERS SLAUGHTER HUNS.
Sky Fighters Make Raid and Fire on
German Troops.

London. - British aviators per-
formed marvellous feats in battle.
Field Marshal Haig reports. In one
encounter two British sky fighters
flew over the main streets of town
at level with the house tops. firing
repeated volleys at the German
troops. Four German machine guns
were also de5troyed In the fighting.
Two British machines are reported
damaged in the encounter
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
uNcovERs DRUG PLOT.
Large Drug Syndicate Operates II
Army Cantonment.

Tacoma, Wash.-Military authorities
at Camp Lewis national army canton
ment near here. believe that by the
arrest Of Harry A. Smith, two women
and 20 other persons in the camp,
they have unearthed one Of the larg-
est drug syndicates in the northwest.
An Investigation disclosed that
Smith and his associates entered into
contract with private at the camp
to dispose of $1,000 worth of drugs.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
Grew Abandcns Vessel.

Lcndon.- The American sailing ship
Fannie Prescott, 404 tons gross, has
been attacked by submarine after
being abandoned by the crew.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
PLANSFlGHT ON BOIL WEEvIL
Department OF Agriculture Adopts the
Method Used At TuIIulah, LOU
lsiana, Station.

Washington-An announcement made
by the department OF agriculture ac-
cepts the Tallulah method Of combat
ting the boil weevil as promising the
most satisfactory results. Dr. w. d.
Hunter, in charge of southern field
crops insect investigation. will pay a
visit to Tallulah. La. In the near fut-
ure.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
"New oIds Capitol Dedicated.

Another chapter of Mississippi his
tory was written when the new old
capitol was for the second time in its
history dedicated with imposing cere-
monies and in the presence of great
assemblage. A platform had been
erected at the south end of the struc-
ture, on which were gathered state Of
ficials, including four capitol commits
sioners who have had charge of the
repair work, and number OF women
who have taken great interest In the
preservation Of the oil building for
sentimental reasons.
Facing the speakers stand were
two bands and hundreds of soldiers
from Camp Jackson, as well as large
number of men and women from the
city and surrounding country, making
an audience that wellnigh filled Con.
federate park. Stokes V. Robertson,
state revenue agent, member Of the
capitol commission and master of GER
emonies, presented DR.. j. B. Hutton,
the pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, who invoked divine blessing
upon the assemblage and on the state.
Before presenting Governor Bilbo
as the first speaker, and the man to
whom was perhaps more than to any
other one individual in the state due
the credit for having brought about
the restoration Of the old capitol, Mr..
Robertson explained that he was
parts of the old stairway, and which
was presented to him by Thomas R.
Foster, the venerable representative
from Warren county. He also read a
telegram from Theodore Link, the ST.
Louis architect, who had charge of the
work, in which regrets at his unavoid-
able absence were expressed.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
New orleans plans Big Show.

More than two thousand land brok-
ers of the middle western states have
been invited to attend the second an
nuai national farm and live stock
show at New Orleans. Nov. 1919. The
invitations have been sent out by a
general land and realty committee COM
prising the immigration division Of
the Louisiana state department OF agri-
culture; the agriculture reclamation
and immigration bureau OF the New
Orleans association OF commerce, and
the land day committee and depart
ment of exhibits, national farm and
live stock show.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-11-02
New officers For Board Of Health.

Officers were chosen for the Missis-
sippi state board of health at the
monthly meeting at Jackson, as fol-
lows: President, DR.. C d. Mitchell,
Pontotoc vice presidents, DR.. F. ].
Underwood. Nettleton; DR.. w. H. Friz-
zell, Brookhaven; DR.. George Basker-
Vile. Winona Dr. w S. Leathers,
executive officer Of the state board,
h ex-officio secretary. The doctors
passed a resolution of gratitude to the
legislature for the handsome and COM
modious quarters in the old capitol
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-01-23

and manager of II large pearling
and manned by Japanese divers,
whom she found the most successful
and honest undersea workers. Her
income from pearl shell alone is very
considerable Many pearls are found
and once in every three months Miss
Given sends a trusted agent to the
city of Jolo, on the island bearing the
same name, to make marketing ar
engagements with the French pearl
buyers there
The queen of Balabac lives in
style. Her palace is perched on the
slope of a cleared hillside where it
commands a wonderful view of the
Sulu sea. 1t is constructed of coral
blocks with burnt sea shells ground
into the mortar Towering tropical
shrubbery all but hides the palace
from inquisitive eyes. Recently an
American electrical expert drifted to
the island. The fair ruler had him
install an electric light plant which is
operated by her most intelligent Jap
anese subjects. There are incandes-
cents in all the rooms of her palace
and miniature ice plant is set well
back from the house, in group Of
pepper trees. Without these touches
of modernity, the queen says, she
would feel quite lost. The power for
their operation is derived from an
overshot wheel built in the bed of
mountain torrent.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-01-23
AMERICAN WOMAN IS
QUEEN OF BALABACS
RULES OVER PRETTY LITTLE
PACIFIC ISLAND-SUBJECTS
ARE BUSY WORKERS.

To an American woman has been
given the honor of ruling pictur-
esoue island in the South Pacific. The
woman is Miss Emma Gertrude
Given, formerly of New York city,
who, eight years ago joined her
brother then in the employ of a
Singapore trading company. This
brother had discovered small island
in the Sulu sea, we'll adapted to the
growing of coffee and cocoa palms,
which he purchased. He was about
to develop important pearl fisheries
on the coast when he suddenly died.
Miss Given promptly assumed charge
and ever since she has been manag-
ing the island and ruling her people,
whe comprise one tribe of restless
Moros, a number of Chinese and va
rious motley Filipinos.
Eight years ago, when she first
went to Balabac island her present
subjects were living in stilted houses
that seemed to be wading into the
salt marshes, or stood along the edge
of the estuary on tall bamboo poles.
Their clothes were only the bodily
adornments nature had given them,
reinforced with a few leaves and
grasses woven together in primitive
fashion. Today, under the white
queen, they live in bamboo-wattled,
palm-thatched huts, set back from
the beach, and their dress, while not
elaborate, is much more noticeable
than it formerly was. Overalls and
shirts are common in Balabac now.
And there are schools in the is
land. Two hours of each day the
queen gives to the children. She cam
not teach them the Bible, for they
are fervent followers of Mohammed.
But she teaches them a little English,
a little arithmetic and some writing.
The islanders are bright and quick
and learn with ease.
The queen of Balabac is the owner
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-01-23

She had been sent by her mother to
purchase loaf of bread. Hundreds
of people turned detective" but no
trace of the missing girl could be
found.
A few months later the body of a
little boy was found on the Dorches-
ter marshes. 1t was badly mutiliated.
Suspicion rested upon Pomeroy, who
was questioned and who at last be-
came frightened enough to admit that
he might have done the killing.
The police had taken a plaster of
paris impression of the footprints
leading to the body and found that
they tailed with the measurements of
Pomeroy's shoes.
While Pomeroy was in jail, his
mother moved from the house in
South Boston. The house was torn
down, and while workmen were re-
moving the debris they unearthed the
corpse of Katie Curran, who had been
lured into the house and killed
Story after story was heard after
that of atrocities, many of them prob
ably true and others perhaps fiction,
for Pomeroy has been a fruitful sub
ject for fanciful minds since the time
of his arrest.
Sentence Strictly Observed.
The sentence of the court that the
youthful murderer should be kept in
solitary confinement during the term
of his natural life has been strictly
observed by the prison authorities
during the last forty years. The
noted prisoner has never been allow
ed to mingle with the other prisoners.
For forty years he has been kept
in cell without windows. He has
never been permitted to take part in
the recreations of the other prison
inmates, and the door of his cell has
been kept covered so he could not see
the other prisoners as they passed by.
The special committee appointed to
investigate the case is unanimous
that no pardon or parole be granted
or even considered, but it is of the
opinion that some of the privileges
now granted to other lifers be ex-
tended to Pomeroy if measures are
taken to prevent his escape.
1t is suggested that the prisoner
be allowed different cell with a win
dow through which he can see outside
light; that he be allowed the same
yard privileges for exercise and
recreation as are accorded other life
prisoners, under constant supervis-
ion of an officer Of the prison; that he
be allowed to attend church services
and entertainments and join with
others if he desires, unless objection
is made by the other prisoners; that
he be allowed such books, periodicals
and magazines as other prisoners are
allowed to read; but that these privi-
leges be allowed only during good
behavior and subject to all the rules
and regulations of the prison.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-01-23
MISTRIAL RESULTS
IN CHAPMAN CASE
Jury Discharged After Being Out
Over AZ Hours-Seven for Con
viction and Five for Acquittal.

A mistrial in the case of DR.. c. K.
Chapman, charged with the murder
of Walter Wade, was declared Thurs
day afternoon by Judge z. A.
Littlejohn after the jury had been
out for forty-seven hours and forty
two minutes. Only once did the jury
confer with the court after retiring
and that time to state that they were
"hopelessly mixed up"
1t is understood that the jury made
no progress in the case after the
first few hours of their consideration.
A conference within the next few
days is expected to result in the Sc
lection of a date for beginning the
next trial, with probability of a
special term of court.
1t is said that seven of the jurors
stood for the conviction of Chap
man and five for his acquittal.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-01-23

A dry, hacking cough is hard on
the lungs, often causing them to
bleed. BALLARD'S HOREHOUND
SYRUP is a healing balm that quick
ly repairs damage in the lungs and
air passages. Price 25c, soc, and
$1.00 per bottle. Sold by Dawson
Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-01-23
Mr.. CHARLES BURGANY
TO MARRY MISS MONKUS
License Issued by Judge Hoyl to
Terrell Couple.

On Thursday Judge Hoyl issued
license for the marriage of Mr..
Charlie Burgamy to Miss Willie
Monkus. The couple are we'll known
throughout the county and have the
hearty congratulations of all their
friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-01-23
FORTY YEARS BY SELF;
is TO SEE MEN AGAIN
FAMOUS LITER" WILL ALSO
VIEW DAYLIGHT ONCE MORE.
40 YEARS IN SOLITUDE.

BOSTON, Mass.-After more than
forty years in solitary confinement,
Jesse Pomeroy, the noted 'lifer" of
the Charlestown prison, is to be per-
mitted once again to look upon the
faces of his fellowmen As a result
of many years of public agitation
special committee was appointed re-
Gently to investigate Pomeroys case.
This committee has now prepared
report to the governor recommending
that certain privileges be granted
with a view to ameliorating the con-
dition of the celebrated prisoners in
generation.
Jesse Pomeroy is considered the
most extraordinary life prisoner in
the United States. So far as is shown
he is the only man III the entire his
tory of the country who has spent
forty years, or even any considerable
portion of that period, in solitary con-
finement.
The conditions of his Imprisonment
WC1C pICoC1lOSu ny ItlC SOu1C WIIlSH
sentenced him. His cell is undoubt-
eddy the strongest in America. De-
spite this fact, on a dozen occasions
since his entrance he has, with super
human cunning, devised plans of es-
cape, and in spite of constant watch
ing has succeeded in carrying them to
an advanced stage of execution.
The history of crime laid at the
door of Pomeroy is one of savage
atrocities, committed by a boy only
in his teens. Born in Charlestown in
1859, according to his own story of
his life, Pomeroy was convicted of
two brutal murders in 1874 and on
September 8, 1876, he began his life
sentence.
Had Reputation as bad Boy"
1t was in 1872 that moved with
his mother to South Boston, the scene
of most of the crimes laid at his
door. At that time he already had
established a reputation as a chad
boy" and had served some time in
reformatory.
Shortly after Pomeroy's return
from the reform school a little girl
named Katie Curran disappeared.
New-York tribune., 1917-05-04
Strict Regard for Engage
ments with Allies To
Be Maintained"
German Plots Fail
Efforts to Sow Discord Frus-
trated, Says Note to
Foreign Capitals

Petrograd, May 3 The Russian
Provisional Government has sent to the
Russian representatives in the Entente
Allied countries a note assuring the
Allies that the change in government
in Russia cannot afford a preteXt for
any slackening on the part Of Russia
in the common struggle Of all the En-
tente Allies.
The note, which is dated May !, and
signed by Foreign Secretary Milukof,
instructs the various diplomatic repre-
sentatives to the Allied countries to
transmit the following communication:
The Provisional Government Of
Russia published on April p mani
festo to Russian citizens wherein it
explained the views Of the government
Of Russia as regards the objects to be
attained in the war. The Minister OF
Foreign Affairs instructs me to com
municate to you the contents Of the
document referred to and TO add the
following considerations:
Foe Strives TO Sow Discord
"Our enemies have striven lately 20
SOW discord among our allies by
propagating absurd reports regarding
the alleged intention of Russia 10 con
clude a separate peace with the Cen
tral Powers. The text of the document
annexed Will form the best refutation
of such intentions. The general prin-
ciples therein enunciated by the Pro
visional Government are in entire
agreement with the ideas which have
been expressed repeatedly up to quite
recently by eminent statesmen of the
Allied countries.
These principles were expressed
lucidly also IN the words of the Presi-
dent Of our ally. the great overseas re
public. The Russian government under
the old regime certainly was not pre-
pared 10 appreciate and share these
ideas as 10 the liberating character Of
the war, the establishment of stable
basis for pacific cooperation Of nations,
the freedom Of oppressed peoples. ETC.
but emancipated Russia can now use
language which will be understood by
modern democracies and hasten 20 add
her voice 70 that of her allies.
"The declaration of the Provisional
New-York tribune., 1917-05-04
Alexief, Russia's Army
Chief, Reaches Riga,
Menaced by Germans

London. May 3.-Simultaneously
with official reports from Berlin and
Vienna of continued Russian attacks
on the Rumanian sector. come dis
matches from Petrograd announcing the
arrival of General AleXieff, commander
in chief of the Russian armies, on the
Riga front. .I H.. Cav
o,oI Rrussilof warns the soldiers
scainst having any dealings with the
Teutons. 1t says: IT.,
"The enemy is seeking TO establish
spcb relations and taking advantage OF
This to gain information OF the nus
Ian defensive organization
Roth the German and Austrian war
statements on the East front mention
tbo Russian attacks on the Rumanlan
front between the Suchitza and Putna
,oIIoys Under a heavy defending fre
.bo oesoults of several Russian COM
nanies are said TO have been repulsed
With eavv losses. Vienna ADDS that
the artillery fire along the whole front
is growing in volume. .l
The officia, wireless from Petrograd
refers only to the usual rlhe hrlhe
ard scouting on the Rumanian front
evcent for a Teuton infantry attack
on a height ten miles southwest OF
Ocna. in Northern Rumania. The enc
mv was driven back to his own
trenches. Al German airplane has been
brought down in Eastern Gal1cla ana
its occupants captured.
A Russian air squadron has dropped
100 bombs on Masmudia, on the Dan
nbe. and returned in safety. The pilots
observed great destruction in the town.