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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
BRITISH CRUISER GETS SUB.
Submarines Defeated In Encounter
With Cruiser Amethyst in South
ern Waters.

Rio Janeiro.-An officer of the Brit
ish cruiser Glasgow has confirmed re-
ports Of recent naval battle off Fer
nando de Noronha, OFF the east ex-
tremity Of Brazil. The commander re-
ceived report of the fighting on the
following day through wireless mes
sage from the British cruiser Anne.
thyst, which along gave battle to the
German raiders.
The Amethyst sighted some steam
ers which he signaled to come nearer.
They did so. Then it was seen that
these vessels, not two as at first sup
posed, but three large steamers, were
maneuvering and clearing for action.
Almost Immediately they opened FIRE.
The Amethyst returned the fire and
steamed toward the enemy, where
upon the German raiders took flight
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
DETAILS OF LATEST oUTRAGES
BY MExIcANs ON FRONTIER
ARE ONLY MEAGER.
STATE TROOPS SENT HOME
Demobllization of All Guard
Units on Border-viIIa Re-
ported Enroute to Orient

El Paso, Texas.-Two more Ameri-
IA miles west Of Columbus, N. NJ, by
Mexican raiders, according to unof-
fetal messages received here by
American cattIemen.
Several hundred Americans have or
ganized a posse to cross into Mexico
who raided the Corner ranch and
killed three Americans. One report
said the Americans had crossed the
border and had engaged a band of
Mexican bandits in battle on the Mex
lean side below Hachita, N. M. Hach-
ita says nothing is known there of a
posse crossing. Corner ranch is near
ly so miles from Hachita.
Washington.-Orders have been is
sued by the war department directing
Gen. Funston to begin the immediate
rehabilitation of all the guard units
remaining in border camps and 1t is
expected that the last troop train will
be on its way north by March z.
It AuStOu btill Will nave Oh tHS
border nearly $4,000 troops, all Of the
regular army, disposed along the line
from Brownsville to Yuma. Ariz., on
plans worked out by the general staff.
The command includes all of the
troops who were in Mexico under Gen.
Pershing and their distribution was
carried out under the direction of Gen
Eben Swift, who was with the Perish
ing expedition. Gen. Pershing will re-
main at Ell Paso, where he is COM
manding division Including the lar
gest cavalry unit on the line.
Secretary Baker emphasizes that
the withdrawal of the state troops is
in no way connected with the crisis
with Germany, but carries out policy
determined on long ago by the admin
istration.
The order was issued after Gen. Fun
ston had reported that with the new
disposition of regulars he felt he had
enough men to meet any border ext
gencies that might arise.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
GERMANY RELEASES SEAMEN
Peremptory Demand From Washing
ton For Release of Seamen
Brings Results.

Washington.-A peremptory demand
upon Germany for the release Of the
72 American seamen brought in by the
prize ship Yallowdale was prepared at
the state department with President
Wilson's approval.
There virtually is no hope here that
the hour of more serious trouble with
Germany can be postponed much
longer. Many responsible officials of
the administration have come to the
conclusion that unless there is a
prompt and decided change in the gen.
eral attitude of Germany toward the
interests of the United States, the ap-
pearance of President Wilson before
congress to ask authority to afford
protection to American lives and prop
erty is only a matter OF days.
Anv< doubt existing as to tise ruth.
less character of the new submarine
camaign and it's violation of neutral
rights long since has disappeared, and
the situation is being made more and
more grave daily by aggravating Incl
dents.
Even il the president delays going
to congress longer than 1t is believed
in most quarters he will, the present
session comes to an end soon, and it is
regarded as inevitable that he will de-
liver another address on German-Amer-
ican relations before congress ad-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
INCREASES BORDER PATROL
United States Troops viii Patrol In
ternationaI Boundary Both Day
and Night.

Hachita, N. M.-Night and day pa.
trolls along the border instead of only
day patrols, as heretofore, will be
maintained by U. s. troops in the fu-
ture under orders issued by Lieut.. Col.
J. G. Waterman, commanding the Ha-
chita district. Cavalry regiments from
Ell Paso, Texas, to Douglas, Ariz., have
been instructed to hold themselves in
readiness to move immediately on in
structions from Maj. Gen. Funston.
The preparations are believed to be
precautionary against Jose Ynez Sala-
zar's threat of another raid.
Four troops of cavalry have re-en.
forced the border patrol under com.
mand of Capt. Sidney d. Maize. These
troops, according to Col. Waterman.
are for patrol duty only and have nc
orders to 60 into Mexico.
Four Trains Brown Up.
Between $50 and 200 passengers and
de facto soldiers were killed when
four trains were blown to atoms near
Orizaha, half way between Mexico
City and Vera Cruz, according to pas
sengers arriving at Laredo from Mex
leo City.
The trains were all wrecked within
three hours, the passengers say, Zapa-
tistas placing dynamite under them.
Bombs were placed under one of the
trains while it stood on a bridge and
1t was blown to pieces with its human
freight. After the trains were wreck
ed the Zapatistas robbed the dead Of
their clothing and belongings.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
AFFECTION ST HEART CAUSES
DEATH OF AMERICAS GREAT
EST LIVING COMMANDER
WAS ONLY 81 YEARS OF AGE
Strenuous Duties Incident To Mexican
EmbrogIio Doubtless Caused Col
\ lapse of tho General-Persh-
N Ing Probable Successor.

San Antonio, Texas.-Gen. Frederick
Funston, commander of the southern
department since February, 1915, died
suddenly at the st. Anthony Hotel
here Monday night few minutes aft
er he had finished dinner. He col
lapsed while seated in the lobby of
the hotel talking with friends and
playing with little Inez Silverberg of
Des Moines, guest with her parents
at the hotel, when he fell unconscious.
Death was almost instantaneous.
Gen. Funston was 81 years old.
VI Ever since March, 1915, when he
was placed in command of all u S.
forces on the Mexican border, Gen.
Funston had worked at an unusual
pace. At critical times in border de-
velopments he frequently remained on
duty 20 hours of the "a. The handling
of regulars disposed of at various sta
tions on the border, the Pershing ex-
pedition and, of late, rearrangement
pf regular troops while providing for
the return of national guardsmen,
have entailed an enormous amount of
detail work, probably exceeding that
which fell to any commanding general
of the U. s. army since the Civil War.
Gen. Funston had just completed
orders for the, return Of the last of the
guardsmen. Because of the amount
of work which has fallen to Kim Gen.
Funston's only recreation c9 relaxa-
ton for nearly year has been an oc-
casional dinner party with a few
friends.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
Fails From Window Lioks Hubby.

Chicago quarreling with
her husband. Mrs. Kate Sinskowski
fell backward out Of a second-story
window. Neighbors. telephoned the
police that Sinskowski had hurled his
wife from window and porbably had
killed her.
When wagonload Of police arrived
they found Mrs. Sinskowski had gone
back to the second floor to administer
a thorough beating to her husband.
She had not administered the finish
ing touches when the police arrived.
but she chased the officers downstairs
with the remark that she "could tend
to her husband and her own affairs
without help"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
VILLA GOES TO JAPAN.
Said To Have Embarked At MazatIan
Three Weeks Aoo.

Ell Paso, Texas.-Francisco villa,
whose movements have been a mys-
terry to his enemies as we'll as to the
mass of his followers, has made his
way to the west coast and embarked
for japan, according to w. L. Craw-
ford, a well known cattleman Of Dali
as, former Texas Ranger, who says his
source Of information is one of Villas
most trusted agents and a man per-
sonally known to him to be reliable.
Villa is said to have travelled to the
coast in disguise and boarded ship at
Mazatlan, and now is three weeks at
sea.
Various versions of a story that
Villa informed his leaders of his inten-
ton to absent himself for three months
and to return with news ''that would
make his followers throw their hats
into the air with joy" haze been
reaching the border for several days.
No direct word of Villas where
abouts has been obtainable here in
weeks.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23

Washington.-Proposed increases OF
from Is to SO cents per ton in the rate
on mig iron from Birmingham and 9TH
er Southern points to destinations In
New England were suspended by the
interstate commerce commission until
June IL.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
British Capture Positions.

London. British troops captured
German positions on front of about
one and half miles, penetrating the
German defenses to distance Of
about 1000 yards and coming within
close range of Petit Miraumont, on the
Ancre front In France.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
AID IN GETTING RECRUITS.

War Department Calls on Patriotic
Citizens to Assist.
Washington.-The war department
has called upon individual citizens,
patriotic societies and organizations
to help get recruits for the army.
1t is the first step of the kind ever
taken by the government In time of
peace, army officers say, and is re-
garded as forcible illustration OF
the need the army feels for more men.
A circular letter sent out states that
those interested in preparedness "can
render no more effective service, at
present, than by using their utmost
influence to recruit the regular army
to tho strength authorized by law"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
Names Two For Posts.

Washington.-William B. Colver, st.
Paul newspaper publisher. and John
Franklin Fort, former governor Of
New Jersey, were nominated by Presi
dent Wilson as members OF the fed
raj trade commission.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23

London The fascinating story of
how Sir William Robertson rose from
the ranks OF the British army to the
top, and all the facts of his life. have
been gathered together and are being
issued in book form.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
Murder Case Is Called.

Murray, Ky.-With Kentucky ma.
tional guardsmen posted at points in
side and out of the Galloway county
courthouse the case of Lube Martin,
negro, charged with murder Of Guthrie
Duiguid. q policeman, was called for
trial here.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
WILSON HAD 277 VOTES.
President Declared Reelected at joint
Session of Congress.

Observation-Disclosures has COM
pleted the constitutional formalities
carrying into effect the will of the
voters expressed last November. and
officially declared Woodrow Wilson
president and Thomas r. Marshall vice
president, reelected.
At joint session of the senate and
house sealed vote was canvassed by
states with the usual quadrennial cere-
mony and the result OF the balloting of
the electoral college, once the deciding
factor in presidential contests, but In
recent years only perfunctory means
of ratifying the popular voice. was en-.
tered formally on the official records.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
G. o. b. officer Dies.

Hartford, Conn Edward S. Young,
aged 60. sergeant-at,arms at the Re
publican national convention which
nominated President Mckinley and
President Roosevelt, died Of pneur
yqness.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
euroIars Work FOR Nauoht.

Chicago Burglars pried open an
iron grating and descended into the
basement, "jimmied" door, entered a
store, blew open the safe-and got
nothing.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23

London.-Surgeon General Sir Ben
iamin Franklin died suddenly. He had
been honorary physician to Queen Vic
toria and King Edward
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
seouts Active on war Front.

Petrograd (via London) Except for
scouting operations there has been lit.
tie activity along the front In Russia,
Galicia. Roumania and the Caucasus.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
Extra Session Idea Abandoned.

There will be no call issued for an
extraordinary session of the Missis-
sippi legislature, Gov. Bilbo announced
recently. A large majority of the
state lawmakers favor "bone dry"
law, it was said, and wish an extra
session called, but danger was seen,
in this course because If the initiative
and referendum was invoked it would
suspend the operation of this law until
the next general election.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23

Delegates 70 ConVention.
On request the secretary of the nar
tional child labor committee, Governor
Bilbo has named delegates to attend
the convention to be held at Balts-
more, March 1925. These are Mrs. C.
H. Alexander, Sr., Miss Emily Butt,
D. r. Mcdowell and A. B. Hobbs. The
governor regrets he has no funds with
which to defray the expenses of the
trip to Baltimore, but urges them to
attend, If possible.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23

Organizing Another Battery.
Capt. Thomas M. Curtis, Mississippi
national guard. has announced his n
tention OF beginning to sign up re-
cruits at once for battery OF artillery
to be organized at Hattiesbure, a. onH
Of the nine field units recently asked
for from Mississippi by the war d.
pArtment.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
Charter For New Creamery.

Charter For New Creamery.
The charter of the Hattiesburg
creamery and produce company has
been filed for record with the secre-
tary of state, the capital stock being
$4,000. The incorporators are: d. e.
McInnis, c. z. Stevens, E. L. Robins.
I. v. Austin, George j. Hauenstem, J.
o. Rea, G. NJ. McWilliams, w. e. Bobo
and H Gillis.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23

Memorial For Jurist.
Memorial services for the late Judge
J. A. P. Campbell occupied the su:
preme court Monday. In accordance
with ruling of the court made three
weeks ago the judges and members OF
the bar in attendance set aside legal
procedure while they paid tribute to
the memory OF Mississippi's foremost
juror.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-02-23
FROM ALL PARTS
OF MISSISSIPPI
Reports of Interesting
Events Boiled Down
for Hasty Perusal.

Magnolia S. Strickland, aged
70, died suddenly at his home near En-
erald.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-22
1AoN ENJOYED TRIP UP
THE TOMOKA RIVER

trough the kindness and courtesy
&. and Mrs. w. Nieckerson, of
Me-, tourists to Daytona. who
I'D the beautiful launch Of
EFnest j. Mills, for a cruise up
n0ka river, it was a jolly party
who went aboard the launch
..ay morning, the party including
aad Mrs. Nickerson Mr.. and Mrs.
Ss.o and Mrs. Stevenson, all of
cans; Mr.. and Mrs. Fitzgerald. of
Saseago. lll.; Miss Isabelle Griffin, of
r,saanassee, Fla; Mrs Bolles. Mrs.
.seca and Miss Amelia Hitch. of Day
Inc trip was a most enjoyable one
4e Gay was perfect and the seen
~ along the way beautiful
aoae the many attractions was now
~ 4nen an alligator, plunging into
zss 1er. while others posed upon
neSkmg in the sunshine Eata
ana dainties too numerous tc
1on were furnished by all of the
y On the return home they were
Dy boat in distress Can't
VINO is ever ready to help 9th
lmdly attached a rope to his own
- and towed them safely into
ssS Ihe passengers aboard the
r. launch were guests of the
ION and Despland
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-22
GERMANY PREPARING FOR
BIG OFFENSIVE IN RUSSIA
SPIRITED FIGHTING
NOW IN PROGRESS

The Russian statement also d.
scribes fighting on that front which
may prove the opening Of the German
offensive in Russia. Russia Gays tDsoe
southeast Of Wilma the Germans 0atWoo
considerable ground but later vDoro
driven out. Germany speaks of tlso
attack a. q raid in force. Germany
also announces the revival Of activity
on the Rumanian front
Germany reports spirited fighting 10
the section over which the Germans
have been retiring, but mentions ~
additional evacuation OF territory.
French attacking on north Of AtoWo
have been repulsed. French IN con-
tact with the main German army, and
what may prove the initial stage q
the great battle Of history opened b.
fore Il Fere. erin press diopatchoo
cay that both sides are using cavalry
and 80 10 taken to indicate = real
B&ttle in open prospect.
Germany announces the revival oS
activity on the Russian front, with
the capture Of Russian trenches and
prisoners.
The French announce that the Ger
mans made an energetic resistance
last night between the Somme and
Aisne rivers, but after spirited fight
ing north Of Ter0nier the French fore
ed the Germans out Of several strong
positions and the French occupied =
number of villages The French have
already liberated 853 square miles OF
French territory.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-22
GERMAN RETREAT IS
CLAIMED 4 SUCCESS

BERLIN, March 22-Major Moraht.
"A military writer in the LOkal An
zeiger calls the German retreat on the
western front a success. He outlines
the result of shortening the line, thus
saving men and requiring the Entente
to bring forward heavy guns. He
says the Entente may reprOach the
Germans for doing there what the
Russians did in Poland. but that
France should settle accounts with
England for the damage as the law O(
German warfare is that everything
necessary and possible will be done
in this defensive war
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-22
FISH COMMISSIONER
LEAVES ON SEA FOAM

T. r. Hodges, Florida State Shell
Fish commissioner, was Daytona
visitor from Wednesday until this
afternoon when he left on board the
Sea Foam for a cruise to ST. Angus
tine Fernandina, Jacksonville and up
the ST Johns to Palatka. Mr.. Hodges
had just completed an inspection trip
on the gulf coast before joining the
Sea Foam here for the trip to the
St Johns river.
Mr. Hodges has many friends here,
as well as elsewhere in the state, who
view with regret his retirement from
office. July 18th, when he will be sue
ceeded by ] G. Williams, of Gaines
vile. who has been appointed to the
position by Governor Cats.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-22
FISHING GOOD ENOUGH
FOR GRAHAM AND HILL

r. l.. Graham. winter re-;dent OF
Daytona Beach who left this week
with his family for his home at Lima
Ohio, stated he had been very sue
cessfu with his fishing whilc here.
Since January lst. he ca ght over 700
sea trout and few sea bass. all with
rod and reel
Mr. Graham's fishing partner. Mr.
Hall. also of Lima. and a regular
winter resident here had almost as
good luck. catching only less
than Mr. Graham They state that
oo0 trout viii be their mark for next
winter
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-22
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY
PROMISES TO Be
FULL OF INTEREST

"Jimmie's Aunt Jane," or "A Col
lege Town." the annual Daytona high
school play to be presented at the
New Daytona theatre, Friday even
ing, promises to be the best play ever
given by the local school.
The cast of characters is as fol
lows:
Jimmie Cavenish. a Rah Rah Boy
-.-..-...----. William Henry Pope
Tad Cheseldine, the College Cut-Up
-..-.--...-.--.-.-.,.-. Wesley Snyder
Leviticus, the Ace of Spades,
" Clarence Nash
Major Kipepper. head of the Military
....... Duncan Mills
Prof. Senacharrib Pope. the Chair of
Philogogy Carlyle Moore
Scotch McAllister, Football Captain,
.-......-.-....-... Richard Whitple
Shorty Long, Ubiquitous Freshman,
.........- Alex Stuart
Billy Van Dorm. on the Glee Club
....--.............. Kaare Espedahl
Dr. Twiggs on the Faculty.
....-.-.--.--...--.. Gamble Rogers
Miss Jim Claiming, the Girl from
Dixie --.....-- Gladys Currier
Marjorie Haviland, the College Wild
ow ......- Mildred Camburn
Mrs. Bagsby, Ma" a Popular Land
lady --.....-. Esther Smith
Miss Jane Cavendish, from Wall ST.
....-...-.---..-.-.----.. Grace Lucas
Mrs. Cleopatra Popp. a Faculty Type.
.....-.--.----. Sidney FrOmberger
Airs. Mollie Stiles. a Honeymooner
Observation-Disclosures. Louise Wright
Miss Twiggs, a Relic of Other Days,
Observation-Disclosures Reva Livingston
Mrs Twiggs. Motherlv Old Soul,
-.--.-.-.-...-.-.-.----.-... Betty Rogers
Also Students, Faculty Members
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-22
Town Girls and Football Team.
Director, Inez Barron. Assistant

Director, lneZ barron Assistant,
II. Clay Marks.
The curtain will rise at Sis and
the interesting story of college life
will cover about two hours time. The
story tells of the adventures of jim
mie Cavenish. who gets into trouble
while up to college pranks. When
interviewed by the disciplinarians OF
the school, Jimmie tells them that
he was with his aunt on the night
of his alleged misbehavior. The aunt,
who is rich, has previously announc-
ed her intention of endowing the col
lege and is much respected by the
college officials. However. they in
sist on proving Jimmie's alibi by see
ing the aunt Jimmie gets a friend
to impersonate the aunt and by acci-
dent also secures the services of an
other friend in the same capacity. The
plot thickens and containing the char
acter of the landlady's pretty niece
and the college Widow" finally cul-
inmates at the Thanksgiving football
game when the real Aunt Jane makes
her appearance.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-22
u|lS TO OFFER
LFON BETWEEN
E Two NATIONS

LEXINGTON, March 22.-Admin-
80 oQlcials hear that neutral
iooa nations are contemplating
go e mediation to prevent war
- the United States and Ger
4AGy frankly regard such an
- another effort. backed by
a divide sentiment in con-
ooQEass the president.
autk6141ae4tely that no
"a mediation or for discus
- considered unless Ger
abandons her campaign
Aeos. Meanwhile the army
ere carrying forward every
u for eventualities.
J that the army and navy
ness for instant mObilixa
ongress declares war. The
nent plans on 250,000 reg
Il militia and 100000 vol
Mat the United States
q4G an Independent strug
Sherate with the allies
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-22

Chief of Police +. O. Milton, who
had been ill at his home on Baker
street for a week or longer, was taken
to Jacksonville this morning to enter
Dr. Cary p. Rogers hospital for an
examination and treatment. Mrs.
Milton accompanied her husband, as
did also Judge Henry T. Titus and b.
B. Hart. the trip being made in the
formers car. Messrs. Titus and Hart
will return this evening. Mr.. Milton
has suffered more or less from stom-
ach trouble for a number of years and
s now experiencing an unusually Sc
we're attack.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-22
l9C6RERS GET
lI0 YEAR, AND FINE

~ YORK, March 22.-Albert O.
o11 and Charles N. Wunnenberg
Dlo16ed guilty yesterday to the
- of having sent spies to Eng
- get military information for
my, was. sentenced today to two
- ln the Atlanta penitentiary and
~ $500 each.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-22
RUSSIA TO ABOLISH
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

PETROGRAD, March pa. F.
Kerensky, the new minister of JUS
tice, in an interview with the Asso-
ciated Press, decried all rumors of
discord between the workingmen and
soldiers and the new government. He
is a member of the radical working
mems party and said that his appoint
ment is the best pledge of harmony.
Among the reforms, he said, will be
the abolishment of capital punish.
ment.