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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-14
CRINrIANL COURT PROCEEDINGS
Case Of State Against Joseph Dunlap
for Murder Brought Up.

Tuesday the case Of the state
against Joseph Dunlap for murder.
was taken up in the court OF general
sessions. The State is represented by
the Solicitor and Dunlap is repre-
serted by Messrs. o. E. and A. c..
DePass, Of Columbia. and Hon. Men
dal l.. Smith. of Camden.
After some considerable trouble a
jury consisting of Messrs. f. S. Mil
ler. foreman. ]. Murray Nelson, p.
Gallagher. Jr.. c. w. Stansill, ID. NJ.
Campbell, S. W.. Rumph. T. NJ. Brad.
ley. j. w. Cox, L. B. Bradford. C. L.
MceLod and W. F. johnson.
The State opened the case by put
ting DR.. w. E. Mills on the stand.
/ who testified to the wounds receiv-
, ca by Charlie Middleton. the negro
boy shot by Dunlap. Clara Morris
told Of the shooting. as did C. III.
James. T. p. Ward. the policeman
who arrested Dunlap. w. M. Mat
} thews and Olonia Middleton. a sister
OF the boy killed by Dunlap. The
A nearing OF these witnesses consumed
most OF the morning, only a short
| time being left for the hearing of
the witnesses put up by the defense
Charles Thames told of seeing
Collie Wood visit Dunlap's house sew
erai times while Dunlap was away on
his run. c. T. Newton told Of how
NE mad seen some one lurking about
/ the place shortly before the shooting
on the night of the murder. DR.. ID. J.
I Burns testified that he had seen Col
lie Wood sneaking around Dunlap's
house and had seen Dunlap's wife
give him signals whether to come in
TO Ehe house or To stay away.
H. q. McKagen was put on the
stand To testify to hearing a conser-
| walton over the phone between Col
lie Wood and Dunlap's wife in which
wood called her by endearing names
anc also asked her 10 try to raise tho
money to pay his fine. Wood was az
I the time prisoner in the guard
house.
ID. w. Owens was called upton to
/ testify how Wood had declared TINT
= ne would have Dunlap's wife. even
ne mad to kill Dunlap. He also
told how he had heard Dunlap's wife
telephone TO Collie Wood I'm Column
b'a In which she seemingly was plot
t'ng to leave Dunlap and run awav
with Wood.
+. =. Drayton testified 10 the fact
that Wood had made threats 10 XIII
Dunlap. II ne ever got the chance
Tie also testified to how Wood had
stated that ne had visited Dunlap.s
home.
a. w. Ledingham also testified 70
tho fact that Wood had made throots
to XIII Dunlap.
The case had proceed this far
when court adjourned for dinner.
Judge Copes ordered that two
officers be left In charge az tho iurv
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-14
Suited to tho Occasion,

Nurse Girl-Oh. ma'am. what shall I
do2 The twins have fallen down the
well. Fond Parent-Dear me. how an
noying! Just go into the library-very
gently 30 as not to disturb Fido-and
get the last number Of the Modern
Mothers Magazine. 1t contains q fine
article on How to Bring Up Chill
dren."-TOwn Topics.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-14
Tho New cAposera.

A correspondent reports that at a
recent function In his town Miss Daisy
Defoe presided at the piano and beau
tifully played Mendol & Sons Wedding
March.-Missouri Sharpshooter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-14
Makind IL Pleasant.

"How does your sister like the en-
gagement ring | gave her. Johnny"
"I think it's little too small. Mr..
Lover. She has awful trouble getting
It off when the other fellows call to
see her"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-14

In refusing to permit his own State
to indorse him for the Presidency,
Governor Wilson shows modesty
which many politicians will be un-
able to understand. 1t seems so diff
ferent.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-14
His Standard.

"Pa. were you always goodT'
"Hum-well. my boy, will say that
I've always abided by the decisions Of
the United States supreme court
Detroit Free Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-14
4 SAD TRAGEDY.
MRS. w. j. BENJAMIN KILLED nv
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF
RIFLE.

ACCIDENT Occurred While She Was
sweeping and i'm Moving Loaded
Rifie Which Stood i'm Corner IL Was
Discharged She Leaves Four
Small Children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-14
Make the Bost Of IL.

Make the best OF everything: think
the best Of everybody; hope the best
for yourself BY so doing you will be
lifting yourself and those about you
to higher plane OF living.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-14

rms cost of living problem grows
serious. Consul Bardci Of Rheims
writes that champaiguc prices will
"keIN be advanced this season. CO.
lumhia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-14

The cotton receipts for last week
were 4,270 bales, an increase Of 81
bales over the 4,219 bales received
the week before
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-14

Good manners are made up OF petty
sacrifices. Emerson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Manning, OF
Wisacky, were in the city Monday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27

change should be stockholders, and to
which should be transferred the note
issuing functions now enjoyed by the
national banks with powers Of emer-
gency circulation upon proper secur-
Such reserve associa tionsn ca.
Senator .Newlands, Should have n"Tys
ers Of Investigating the banks com
s shd,i,g the membership. and there
promnt De ea some means devised for the
any insolvent bank. a member OF the
ASSOCIATION. by taking over It's assets
t the ans nayment Of its Liabilities nv
citation should be federalized throuEh
Of the presidents thereof with 'i bower son
banking commission. to be authorized
by law. one from each judicial circuit
W V., toge ther with seven others con
ury. Postmnster-Gen Attorney
General and the Controller Of the Cur.
IencE; and three others, appointed by
the President. would constitute a ma
tional banking commission. advisory in
character both to the President and to
congress. with powers OF investigation
and OF recommendation as to legisla-
ton"
Devoted to Spcculntion.
Senator Ncwlands points out that
many large banks. both national and
State, have forgotten their trust func-
ton. that Of exchange. and have been
turned over to the aid of promotion
and speculation. Sufficient reserves
Dartic ularly In the case Of State banks
have not been required.
He advocates the creation OF a. bud
get commission composed of the chair
men Of the appropriation committees Of
the House. 10 cooperate with the Com
mittee on Public Expenditures of the
Senate and the economy commission
Of the executive departments with a
view to adapting the governmental
expenditures TO the national income.
1T might be we'll to declare by law
that the expense of the military and
naval establishments should be cut
down TO $10o.000.000 annually each"
Senator Ncwiands says.
Conservation of natural resources
and the extension of the inland water
ways. Senator Ncwlands believes.
should be cared for BY legislation. He
declares that steps should be taken
to assure the Filipinos that they are to
have their independence. He closes
with q request that the Democrats Of
the House get together with the Demo
Gratis OF the Senate to work out their
Legislative program
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
War Scare yani.hes.

Galveston. Texas, March 2G.-Am-
muniton Is being loaded aboard the
scout cruiser Salem. the gunboat Ia
coma and the three transports in port.
Every preparation Is being made Tor
war, even though the mobilization OF
troops and war vessels here results In
nothing more serious than war play.
While no official advices bearing
upon the proposed movement OF troops
have been received here. personal let
ters from those high in authority IN
Washington indicate that the war
scare practically has vanished, and
that further display OF armed force
Is regarded as unnecessary.
General Mills is proceeding with the
work Of training the brigade under
his command just as though war was
imminent During the present week
he expects 10 send each OF the three
regiments on long hikes up tho beach.
NJ word has been received here from
Rear Admiral Stantons armorcd cruis-
Ter fleet. which was expected to arrive
here to-day from Guantanamo. 1t is
believed here that the four vessels are
Still at tho Cuban station awaiting
orders.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
IN MEMORlAM
,tII,DnI:D H,r.rx r,op,,

2 L p - MILDRED HAnTz FORD.
raugl'tG IIar Of Walter and -Angie HiG.
tiul and unseliish life
Ihc deepes. sympathy OF the en-
~, Ire community was expressed when
we learned OF the death OF this little
ehiid The one thought which comes
70 me mind is. suffer tho little chill
drcn 10 come unto Me for or such is
IN. kingdoni Of heaven"
praveiN.a hard battlc against SICK
LESS ana suffering. All that ncdicrl
skill and loving Kindness could Ill,
Vas zone IN an effort To restore hei.
were msdn TO effect sonlo relief from
ncr dreadful ah'iction. hut without
itsult, ana her parents werc 50 lis.
,snHrase her patience ana rare FOR
',.'uac gave them renewed hope FOR
The writer had the good fortnne
10 notice the disposition OF little Mil
cred both IN health and in SUFFERING.
,yha M 49,, ,hc S"hEhina and 10y Of all
mnn knew her. as one has so beau
IiuilH said: Her life was an exam
PIE for Older ones to follow. 10
.nnSe "ho knew her best it was yei.y
cha ractc, ihat her long siifferin .
could not alter With ali her'tri.le
ncr loving devotion To her parents
va, WaS most rcmarka BILE. ono or her
ner mother When the great SUM
mons came she went from tho ho,,sc
IN "nlc'i she was born. She was !,
. ,;l, child, SO kind and alfcc-
,iohd tc. rai3!onHtcly fond or ITO
ntautie5 pf nature that God In Ills
GOODNESS mas given us. SO IL is no.
UNUSUAL she had so much purity all,
SouilheSs IN her life. She loved III,
u Ter time Was spcn, with her littj..
pctS, listening to the birds yuu
nllohE .tic beautiful flowers. or sing
lhE the hymns she loved so we'll.
None knew her but to love her. !.
None named her but to praisc.''
The many norai tributes on her lii
i le grave bear silent testimony OF the
affection for this little lamb
We pray earnestly for Gods grace
ana mercy upon the family TO console
mem IN their great loss. which is
i ,,,.at in Jesus. blessed sleep.
calm and undisturbed ropose.
lInbrokcn BY the last Of foes.
.Aslecp III Jesus. Oh. how sweet
,ro be for such 4 slunber meet.
Win holy confidence 10 Sing
iilal death iia III lost its painful sizing
,,Y.,oicep III ''eaHS. PEACEFUL rest.
Whose waking is shpremelv blest.
NO fear. no woe shall dim that hour
That manifests the saviour's power.
Asieep in Jcsusl OH for me
May such u blissful refuge be-,
securely shall my ashes lie.
waiting the summons from ON high.
Aslccp in Jesus! Far from thee
Thy kindred and their graves may
l.nt there is still blessed sleep.
IRON WHICH none ever wakes 10
weep. a. Il. a.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
SORE FEET GO
Drug Co. ana scofts Drug stor.
Land the Agency for ECO, Already
the Greatest Kennedy for
Painful Feet

Rejoice and be glad. all We residents
Of Richmond who suffer from sore
naipful. burning or smartins feet for
Tragic DRUG Co. and Scott's Drug store,
now sell Ego, the different remedy that
banishes all misery from the feet and
makes them feel fine in almost no time.
Ego Is q refined ointment, very
pheasant 10 use. and large glass lar
only costs 20 cents.
II surely Is the finest thing on earth
Tor swollen or aching feet and il
promptly extracts the pain and sore
ness from COINS, brni0ns and callouses.
feet that won't give you any bother
Throughout strenuous day, &c, Ego
and rub II In
And ECO is mighty good for other
things, too. sunburn. for instance. ana
.thafng, and Is very soothing and heal
ing In skin diseases. Only Is cents.
EIO CHEMICAL. GO.
Rochester. y. T.. Makers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
:A!|slzz;S!dzsu Is!Hy IgJ[I!aZg
CARDINAL GIBBONS is
FIFTH IN SENIORITY
Nnticnn to He Represented mt His silver
Jubilee Celebrations, In baltimore,
l Next June,

Rome, March 2s.-It is not known
prominent position Cardinal Gibbons.
OF Baltimore. now occupies in the
sacred College. There arc only four
cardinals ahead Of him in seniority,
namely, Cardinal Moran. Archbishop
or Sydney: Cardinal Capccelatro. Car
dinai Nctto. OF Portugal. and Cardinal
Oreslia di Santo stefano. This lnak es
Cardinal Gibbons the senior Of all the
cardinal bishops except Cardinal
oreslia, OF all the cardinal priests ex-
ccpt the three others mentioned, ana
OF al tho cardinal deacons
on June Cardinal Gibbons Will
celebrate his silver Jubilee. and the
celebration. which Will take place IN
baltimore. viii be participated In by
Rome and the vatican
Many Americans VIII remember that
twcnty-n.c years ago, when a young
prclate. Mgr Gcrmano S.aniero was
designated by Leo MIL 10 carry the
rcd hat TO the archbishop OF Baltimore
since then MunSignor Stanicro has been
aHcctcd by What Romans call tho
"a American fever" lie has mixed with
Americans VISITING Rome as ,nuch as
compatible with his position as canon
Of 81 Ioln l.a,eran. and now lie las
decided 70 revisit America as he
WISHES 70 be among those who present
their homage and congratulations to
Cardinal Gibbons in person
j is an open secret that MonsiSnor
S,aniero.s greatest ambition Is 10 have
a post III America but for q perso,
who has risen 50 high III tho hierarchy
as nc. there is only one place. that on
apostolic delegate In Washington,
which Is not vacant However, ii is#
REPORTED hcro1tha, Monsirnor Falconio
WHO has been there about nine years
haa urged his own recall. even IL ii.
should remain in Rene for some time
without being created o cardinal. as
y; Is now certain That there viii be no
mere consistorics until next year
The death Of Archbishop Ryan, Of
Philadelphia will cause Monsignor
Staniero 10 miss q renewal o. the
happy relations which long existed be-
tween these ccclcsiastics
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
EXPECT GREAT THINGS

'"H'ncrs says Country Looks to Con-
Eress for Needed Laws.
-At4anta Ga. March 26.-Pres,deut
Tanuel Gompess and other officers Of
Ine American Federation OF Labor
arrived III Atlanta to-day 10 mako -
'iminery preparations for the natinna i
convention, which meets here next No
Nember. 'I
Tine country" said Mr.. Gonners
~ an interview, expects some grea
lungs IN the way Of constructive lor-
isia tion from the Democratic con
EIess a much MS been promised and
Hhnch ~ needed. We have eighteen
union labor men In Congress and ,f,ey
VII stand for anything that looks
toward good, sound and lust constr,,c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
INITIAL STAGE:
OF ERA Of PEACE
is INACCURATE
Continued From First Page.

tCOntnNcU FIOm FlT:t F'aSc.j
wards satisfying the disseminated ele-
mcnts.
In the new Cabinet there is no man
also is no new man who has figured
prominently in administration affairs.
They arc young men with ambitions
IT is not impossible that when the
formal announcement Of the personnel
is made tomorrow changes may be
made in the list, but such is not en-
pected Whatever alienation may be
made 1t Will not be In the depart
ment of foreign relations. 1t is known
definitely that Francisco Leon de la
Barra will succeed Enrique c. Creel,
and his selection is commended
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
INDIANS TO GET s1o,ooo,o0o
Within TWo Ycnrs VAST Wealth VIII
Uc Dfstrihufch 4 inOng ChnctnvA

re- Distributed Among CInctuws.
:, M ls lkle, March ,22s;,-Jndgc
neys Tor the Chpotaw Nation Is back
from Hugo, whore lic accompanied r.
p. Abbott. Acting Ccmn1iss Toner or
indian Affairs. They looked over the
great timber reserve IL the Indians
Regarding the sale ofithe Indian lands
and the distribution OF S1O,000000
coming 10 the Indians, Mr.. Abbott
said:
THE forest reserve embraces about
one and n-haif million acres OF tim
her. lands in NcCurta:n. Pushmatala
LeFlore and Iatiner counties. Some
Years ago this large area was arhi-
trarily Withdrawn from allotment by
the Interior Department and set aside
IS forest reserve. The tribal attor-
neys Insisted these lands be sold S
provided IN the treaties with the Choc-
taws. The then secretary (Bnllnger>
directed a reappraisement The work
began in December. 1910 and Il is
proposed to finish It by June, 3. 1of1.
The PRINCIPAL timber is pine. with con-
siderable quantities of white oak and
gVDrnSE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
Siege AbnIldoned.

MeXlcali, Mex, March 26.--With am
munltion almost exhausted and no pro
visions except meat killed in the noun
talhs, the rebel force, Which Invested
Iecate, returned here to-day.
When the siege was abandoned
thursday there were less than sixty
lhsurrectos in front of Tecate
lrlVatc soldiers from Lcyvas divis-
ION say Bcrthold is at Alamo Pass, sew
enty-iivc miles south, with onl,. FORTY
iiVc instead OF sevcnty-f1ve men. IT IS
Delleved this small force has kept the
federais close to the defenses OF En-
senada.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
Using The Acropiancs.

san Antonio. Texas. Maroh 2G--
Major George O. Squier, OF the signal
corps. returned to the manocuvre camp
today. after a weeks trip along the
Flo Grunde for the purpose of cstab-
fishing aeroplnnc scouting stations.
He made no selections, but it is
thought that by stationing aeroplancs
al III Paso, bel Rio. Preside ana Eagle
Pass. n large territory can be observed.
Recent successful flights along the
Rio Grandc and nj San Antonio BY
Lieutenant Foulois have demonstrated
the utility OF the acroplanc as a scout.
One additional Wright machine and
two OF the Cultiss type have been or
dercd shipped here. and I.ieutenants
Paul ". Eeck. j. c, Walker and George
f. NJ Kelly ordered 10 report foi duty
IN connection with the new plan Of
patroling the border.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
ISpccial to The Times Dispatch
DEATHS

1911. at r. M. ESTHER ALLEN
daughter of DR. and Mrs D. Allen
Burial TUESDAY, March IS. at ii
y. NJ, at Hollywood
at his home near
Tunstall, New Kent county. va. al
iO;i0 a. NJ, MIR II. ST. mo. COAL
TER, In the forty-sccond year OF
his age. mn
Funeral notice later.
'AAl Died, at his residence, 40.
s223 West Grace street on sunday
MarGh 20, 1911. at p. NJ. BEENARD
Funeral notice later
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27

widely connected with tho most prom e
Capt. VIM. Il. Waters.
Especial 70 The Times Dispatch1
Pungoteague. Va, March 26.G-Captain
WIN. +. Waters. one Of he most highly
r@spected citizens OF this, county. died
Nandua. after a BRIEF illness. In in tic i,e
sixty-hrst year Of his age. Funeral
10 A. n. FRIDAY. '' Rev. W. w. l.. S M"rph ~
and Rov. Mr.. Hart omciating. Inter
ment was made In Belle Haven Gene,
four sons-churlie. William. Harold
aIra. Anne IIord smith.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Anne Hord Smith died this morning
at the home OF her husband. James w
Smith. She was born in Bedford sixty
years had been IL "sshut-in." rarely over
able to go out Of doors. She Is sur
vived by her husband, one daughter
Iers, Mrs. r.. Il. Clayton. Mrs. r. L.
Buford and Mrs. u. b. Kelsey. The
funeral Will DO held on Monday ar
J. w. Broadway.
Especial to The Times DspatchI
spencer. N. c.. March 2G-J w
broadway, aged fftyhrc years died
health at breakfast this morning. and
heart trouble Is said to have caused
MS death He was recently married TO
young woman In Charlotte
Edward II. Finney.
Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
Pungoteaguc, Va. March 2G-l,d-
ward b. Finncy. forty years old died al
ms homo Wednesday. Just after arriv-
Ing from the hospital at Baltimore
burial was made in Onancocie Gene
terry Thursday afternoon Rev. w. L.
MURPHY officiating. He is survived ~
a widow and one child.
George II. O'Brieu.
Especial TO The Times -Dispatchl
IIynchburg. Va. March 25.--GeorGc r.
O.Brien. aged TWENTY-FIVE. died Fridn J.
night at his home. He was u grand
son OF 7. W. Green. registrar OF the
lived in Baltimore. He leaves a wife
and an infantFdaNghter
David a. Iicntwoic.
Especial to The TimeY- Dispatch /
Harrisonburg Va March a6--David
a. Hcatwole. aged ciEhty-tive years
died to-day at Dale Enterprise. Amoi,s /;
his children are Or. Il. o. icatwolc
of Baltimore. aud Professor c. j Heat
WoIe, OF tho State Normal school hero
j. T.. L0D,nX.
Special TO The Times Dispatch
Spencer. y. G.. March 26--J Il. Lu-
max, a wcll-known citizen Of Rowan
COUNTY. died to-day at .Ashcville where
ne mad been taken for treatment FOR.
cancer He is survived by his wire
ana q number OF children. and several
brothers. The remains were brought
to Spencer tonight for intcrmcnt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
Ncrnpturc JOjutlu.

Cuernavaca Mex, March .6.-tol
lowing two stirmishes, in which sew
eral rebels We're killed. Federal troops
Under Javior Rcjas yesterday recap
tured Jojutla. in Morclos, taken by the
iebels last week.
Many dead and wounded were left on
the field. The government lost two
soldiers Continuing their march, the
government troops met and defeated
another rebel band In Tlalticapan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
Proves False Alarm.

Laredo. Tcxas, March 26-A false
alarm early this morning was respon
'.blc FOR the calling ont Of several
attachments or the United States rep
ulars.
\ telephone message was received
about y. NJ. nat an armed body of
men were in the nclgllit,tI4ooa OF
NueVo Laredo, a'id We're expected to
faNG."aR stack.
United states soldiers ana the local
militia were dispatched to several
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
!. POLITICAL REVOLT
Of DtctatoriaI Powers b.
StOIEpfn brings Crisis

st. Petersburg. March 26.--An i'm
i,erial ukasc promulsating the Zemstvo
Bill under article 81 or the fundamen-
tai laws. has been issued with the
Empercr's acnuesccnce. NJ. Stolypin's
assumption Of what arc virtually dic-
tatorial functions has struck the poll
ttcians with amaZement, and has pro-
dnccd what is regarded as a grave
constitutional crisis.
The residence OF NJ. Durnovo, the
dismissed minister Of the interior
has become The centre OF political
revolt. in which il is sought TO unite
both chambers and nearly all parties
against the government.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27
Ayintor VIII Die

Baton Rouge. La March 26.-Wn-
liam q. furyis, the young Chicago avi-
atof, VINO was injured here several
weeks ago IN making trial fight in
q Hates blplanc. probably Will sue
cn!iio 10 ms injuries. according to the
attending NhNsiciaus
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-27

points up and down the river from this
city TO prevent violation of the neu-
trality laws.
Subsequent developments showed
that there was nothing in the rumor,
racks.