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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

The average Moslem is appellingly ig-
norant, generally unable to read or
write, and sure, as they have tod me,
that the greatest city in the world is
that wherein the Caliph has his
throne, Constantinople. They verify
believe-that is, those in interior Tur-
key-that the other nations are incon-
siderable. At Mecca they are learn
ing otherwise, to the real peril OF
Turkeys power
a Menace to Turkeys Power.
This is one explanation of the some
what reactioHary policy which has
been noted of late on the part of the
Young Turks: They are deliberately
trying to allay the feeling Of distrust
on the part of the more rigid Mos
lens. They see that they must con-
serve the one tie that makes them a
nation, the religion Of Islam. If the
Bedouins, who never have thought
much CT the Turks religion. follow
the more orthodox Wahabis, in their
crusade for an Islam truer to type.
then indeed will hard times have
daWned for Constantinople.
Even the new movement of troops.
which sends men from Syria and Kur-
distan and Asia Minor into European
Turkey, and mans the Yrmen bar
racks and expeditions into Arabia
with Christians and Jews from Mace
donia and the coast, is a factor I'm
spreading discomfort. All of these
men, Willingly or not, are propaganda
lists of the new order. 1t was a mo-
mentous day for civilization, and for
Turkey, when the authorities decided
to enlist followers of the Prince os
Peace in the army of the prophet.
Copyright. 1911, by Joseph B. Bowles)
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Great Britain, the governing power.
From the human standpoint it is one
OF the great dramas in real life that
are more interesting than any books.
After l have gone through Turkey
and Persia, am due in India.
Ch:na's Portentous Turninqs.
The giant among nations, whose
awaking has long been a source of
speculation to statesmen, philosophers
and novelists, is at last Enthusiastically
awake and girding herself for a new
place in the history of the world. If
her incredible bulk of more than four
hundred million human beings were
to be unloosed with hostile intent up
on America, Europe or Asia, the re-
suit would be IN unparalleled ava
lanche-a real Arinageddon. Her soil
holds minerals enough to upset all the
calculations of the financial districts
OF the world. Her Industrial poten-
TALLY could turn the labor market up
side down. AS military force she
has possibility which one shrinks
from contemplating.
Anything is possible In the China
OF tomorrow, because by government
edict, and by the impulse of the peo-
pie at large, she has definitely turned
ner face toward the west and turned
her back upon the past that made the
old China. Morever, she seems to be
seeking the tutelage Of America; and
whether the youngest of the great ma
tons shall become the teacher of the
Oldest Is Of more interest and impor-
lance than the question of the tariff.
A Great Human Drama.
Roughly sketched, the foregoing is
the field to which I have addressed
myself In the present series of inves.
legations which l am now making in
Asia. Although I have spent several
months In Europe, working on the
subject. shall confine myself to the
Oldest nations, for, alongside of the
peoples Of Asia, the antiquity of
Europe Is modern. I shall deal less
with the political aspects Of the case
than with the human conditions which
go to make this wonderful waking a
fact In the life Of the everyday man
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

practice fastening it down or up the
back.
Set 1T in a rocking-chair, so that it
Will wiggle, and see whether you can
get the right button or hook into the
right buttonhole or eye. When you
can do this, say once out of four
times, have the buttons changed to
size just too large for the button
holes, and begin all over again. II
fairly clever at this, try row of
hooks and eyes invisible to the naked
eye.
Then substitute for the metal eyes
a few loops of thread, we'll lost in the
meshes of a jungle of lace.
Do not use a strong light, for you
will often have to perform in the twi-
light or early morning Speed is re-
quisite, and there should be a few
pins and needles thrust into the gown
ct unexpected points.
At first you can use the language
that comes naturally; but gradually
this should be discontinued, and re-
placed by something less offensive.
Count ten before you really express
your feelings.
If you are able to pass through
this course successfully, fastening
the gown straight in three minutes
without profanity. you may proceed
to the next lesson.-Success Maga-
zine.
The Light That Failed.
Jones was at the theater, and behind
him sat lady with a child on her lap
which was crying increasingly.
Unable to stand it any longer, Jones
turned smilingly to the lady and
asked: HAS that infant of yours been
chirstened yet, ma'am?"
mo, sir" replied the lady.
IF / We're you | would call II Good
IGea," said Jones.
And why Good Idea%" said the
lady, Indignantly.
Because" said Jones, ut should be
carried out"
1t was Jones who had to be carried
out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

soluble conundrums with q growing
and menacing insistence to the peo-
pies and rulers of all countries; and
incredible inventions and discoveries
have revolutionized our conceptions
OF matter and deeply affected our
daily scheme of life."
Egypt In the Llme-Light.
Thanks to the assistance of Mr..
Roosevelt. the case of Egypt Is fair
ly familiar to the public. That a tre-
mendous crisis has come In the land
OF the pharoahs, after the sleep of
centuries, Is now doubted by no one.
The people as whole are claimant
Tor all the rights and prerogatives of
a self-governing nation. Their emer.
gence Is one of the pectacular phe-
nomena OF recent history. The end
OF the story has not yet been written
1 shall shortly be in Egypt to
the case on the SPOT.
1t is In Asia that ~ q Of
uationallsm a. t amaz-
Ing propOrtiC as | shall
snow IN uc.e, has executed
q volte re are changes I'm.
der way .Aere which will have un.
predictable consequences to Europe.
For anybody to whom life has become
blase q trip 10 Turkey and study
OF Its transformation Is recommended
as sufficient tonic. The civiliza-
tions of the past three thousand years
have lowered and died on the soil
o. Turkey. The holy places of the
two most potent religions or man
kind are within that empire. Most of
the ruins that link the present with
the past may be dug up only by per
mission from Constantinople. A
strange assortment of nations and
colors and creeds converge their prob
lens upon the capital, to which Con-
stantine. the first Christian emperor.
gave his namo 10 centuries ago.
India and China are the two other
great nations whose awaking concerns
all who see things In the large and who
perceive the interrelatiOn of human
l'r' The case of India is politically
chiefly to India herself and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09
Pure Food and Fresh Air.

Cleanliness and pure, nourishing
food are Indispensable factors in the
development of the child who is 10 be
healthy and intelligent Medical au-
thorities place particular stress upon
the care of the milk bottles. Teach
the children the value of fresh air
and quantities OF pure water and put
your instructions into practice daily
You will be surprised at the rosu.ts.
In child or adult III health saps yi,l
Hy-and neither can afford ,Gc ca
tailed sacrifice of youth and frcaA.ua3.
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as blackmail, to insure some degree
OF immunity for the pilgrim caravans.
Not until this year did Constantinople
Ieel strong enough to dispense with
this disgraceful tribute This is one
reason for the present uprising of the
Arabs. Another is that this is the first
time the immemorial Damascus cara
vans have ceased altogether to go by
camels. The road is in complete
working order and news of it's opera
tion seems to have penetrated to the
rem notest corners OF the Mcslem
world.
In consequence, there has been an
influx of pilgrims beyond all prece.
dent. 1t has completely swamped the
railways facilities. Pilgrims from the
remote interior of Asia, after travel
ing months, have been obliged to wait
days and weeks at Damascus, at the
imminent risk of missing the cere-
monies at Mecca, which, occurring but
once a year, give the participant the
right to the coveted title Of "haji"
The best estimates obtainable, place
the number of pilgrims who kept Bal
ram this December at Mecca at more
than quarter Of a million.
These pilgrims, who have always
been regarded as potent unifying
factor in the Turkish empire, are also
a means Of spreading the worlds un-
rest, even as they are the greatest
single factor In the spread of cholera.
They carry to the remotest bounds of
Turkeys territory the disintegrating
news Of the changes that have come
to pass, so that an infidel Christian is
proclaimed as the equal of faithful
follower Of the prophet. They repeat
the stories Of the Young Turks re-
ligious laxity, and cf the serious con-
sequences involved in the enrolment
OF Christians in that army which be-
levers have regarded as the modern
sword of the prophet.
The Most Cosmopolitan City on Earth.
There are other grave consequences
involved in this wonderful coming to-
gether Of multitudes from many lands;
for be it remembered that the most
York or London or Paris, but this
productless city of Mecca, in the ster-
lie desert of Arabia. However neg
1S1ple the pilgrims may be individual
ly, and the trainmen treat them with
utmost contempt, they are scattering
seeds of national unrest Ottoman
Mosiems hear how justice cannot be
bought, but is freely Eiven TO high and
low, - the MOslem ruled by Great
TIitain and the United States.
They exchange news OF the worlds
progress and politics; and who can
wonder if some Wcll-infomcd pilgrim
from India or Egypt puts forth the
prophecy thai soon airsbips viii 0e
fv'nS Owe" the desert. setting a.
naught the remoteness which los
been the Arabs immCmorial defense"
MaNOr ,IomaS \ Durnpt of Jishnp-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09
TO THE NEW MARRIED MAN
Things He Should Practice to Learn
How to Button a Dress in
the Back.

You may not have noticed 1t, but
they button in the back.
Life is a discipline, and so you had
better take time by the forelock and
be prepared.
Purchase from some large dressma-
king establishment one of those bulgy
ladies who have neither head nor
legs, known as dummies or dress
forms. Procure an old gown of your
mothers or sisters, and each morning
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09
Clothes Baskets.

One of the largest imports from
Russia into America is willow clothes
baskets. The huge hampers so COM
monty in use are nearly all made in
central Russia by peasants, although
some come from the Danube valley.
and there is considerable domestic
manufacture. The importations last
year exceeded one million dollars
worth
Oei.r willow, from which they are
made hos been worked by Russian
rers'r-s for centuries and was for
mcrlN th" material from which they
VCr their Houaes The method of
r..'t. '.o'ir-. twisting and manip-
'" withes is handed down
80 20 son.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

and woman. 1t Is altering the ba.
zaars of the Orient into shops for the
sale of western products. and is put
ting American sewing machines into
the homes OF the people and American
agricultural implements into their
fields. In all the world there Is moth
i!g quite so interesting as the life and
I,bors and hopes Of men and women.
Copyright, 1911, by Joseph B. Bowles.)
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

Vile, was in the city Wednesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

Messis. Geo. u. Levy and l.. NJ.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

Green have returned from Anderson
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

Mayor James \. Durant, of Bishop,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

WHICH IL is not easy to secure cart
ridges. Likewise his tent must now
be lighted with kerosene, rather than
with tallOw dip, and his wife is sug-
gesting other radical household i'm
prOvements, all of which threaten the
old order
The noble BedOuin cannot grasp the
larger meaning Of the railway that
runs down through the desert from
Damascus to Medina, with Mecca for
its ultimate goal; but he can see that
1T has deprived him of the profitable
employment OF Transporting and prey
ing upon the pilgrim caravans. The
lack Of sale for camels, for instance,
touches him. | met a string of more
than one hundred and thirty camels.
going south, unladen. The answer
got when | inquired the reason was.
The railroad has taken our business
Now, for most Of the year, the ami
mails eat out Of our pockets. so we are
taking them down to Egypt to sell
them"
The Mecca Railways Meaning.
Everybody has hard OF the Mecca
railway-the Hejaa railway is the
proper name-but comparatively few
know its real significance. Advocated.
If not originally sUE oztcd. BY Emperor
William to his good friend Abdul
Hamid, it is cs' 'oneii " pious enter.
prise. to facilitat' !,- annual pilerim.
age to Mecca ''r '"'hplacc OF Mo.
hammed and p, ~ of me, sacrcI
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-09
THO BOATS
STILL MISSING
Torpedo Dest1oyers of Uncle
Sam Caught in Terrific
Storm
W|NSLOW LOOKING FOR THEM
High Seas Near Bermuda Are
Being Swept in Search
for Vessels.

(Rv Special Leased wire to New Mexican,
Washington, D. c., Jan. 9.-All but
tWo--the Mayrant and Mccall, of the
fourteen United States torpedo boat
destroyers caught in the terrific storm
at sea late last week while engaging
in a war game en- route to Guantani-
mo, Cuba, are accounted for according
to d dispatch from Rear Adnirql
WinsloW, commanding the second di-
vision Of the Atlantic fleet which has
been sweeping the seas in search of
the vessels.
Seven Of the destroyers are at Ber-
muda, the Terry is in Hampton Roads,
and the Roe en- route to Hampton
Roads.
Another Steamer Wrecked.
Provincetown, Mass, Jan. 9.-An-
other steamer has gone ashore. The
revenue cutter Gresham has gone to
the steamers assistance.
Haze is Thick.
Provincetown, Mass, Jan. 9-The
steamer struck bottom more than a
mile off shore and as there is con-
siderable haze, her identity has not
been learned. She is not in imme-
date danger.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-09
C0NFESSES To
DARING CRIMES
Frank Holloway Declares He
Murdered Two Men and
Looted Banks
TWO HAULS YIELDED S350,0O0
Arrested at Chicago on Suspicion
That He Was a Mere
Pickpocket.

(By Special Leased Wire to New Mexican,
Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 9.-Frank Hollo
way, 50 years old, who is also known
under different names, confessed tc
the police today that he was con
cerned in two bank robberies, cne at
Panama, and one at New Westminster
B. c., in which $450,O0O was stolen
He also said he was wanted for two
murders and for many robberies in
Oklahoma.
The man was arrested on suspicion
OF being a pickpocket. To Inspector
Hunt, he said that with companions,
he blew the safe in the bank of the
Panama City Banking Company in
Panama City, and escaped with 1884,.
0G0; took part in the robbery of the
Bank of Montreal in New Westmin-
ster, B. c., last September, in which
$S75,000 was stolen; shot and killed a
man named Schaefer in Panama City
in quarrel over the division of
sroils; shot Edward G. West, rail
road man in 1910 in Bogota, and for.
feited bond in Texas. where he was
under arrest. Holloway said $4,000
CT his share of the robberies was hid
den in Chicago hotel, but declined
to make its whereabouts known.
The police have received word from
Texas that man of Holloway's de-
scription is wanted there. He is
about feet inches in height, of
medium stature, sallow complexion,
dark eyes and pointed features.
A Notorious Criminal.
Tulsa, Okla, Jan. 9.-Frank Hollo-
way, held in Chicago, was well known
to the police of Texas and Oklahoma
cities. In resort operated by Hollo
way here, he killed a man but was
rot arrested as the police said that
they thought the killing was provok-
ed by the victim.
Holloway went to Fort Worth from
here. He was arrested on the charge
of bank robbery. He forfeited a bond
there, later to be arrested in Okla
homa City. He was returned to Fort
Worth, where he Jumped" his bail a
second time.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-09
PRESIDENT TAFT SENDS
SPECIAL MESSAGE.
ThIs Government Will Refuse to Ad-
nit Free WOOD Pulp From
Foreign Countries.

'Rv Special Leased Wire to New Mexican)
Washington, D. c., Jan. 9-In
message to the House of Representa-
tlVes today President Taft announced
that this government would refuse to
admit free wood pulp and paper from
any nation other than Canada until
the proper courts have decided the
question raised by several European
governments under the favored ma
ton clauses of their treaties. After
the passage of the Canadian recipro-
city bill by which wood pulp and pa
per from Canada were admitted free
into the United States, six European
countries demanded that their wood
pulp and print paper also be admitted
flee.
Accompanying the message the
President sent to the House letters
from Secretary of State Knox and
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh,
containing information as to the coun-
tries interested and as to the amount
of wood pulp and paper imported in
to this country since last July when
the reciprocity bill was passed.
The President says that the ques-
tions of law now raised can be better
considered in court of law than by
executive construction.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-09
SECRET STORES
Of DYNAMITE
Evidence That Labor Lead.
ers Had Hidden Such at
Various Places
PROBING IMPORTANT QUESTION
Who Knew What Mcnamara
Did With 81, 900 a Month
Granted Him.

(By Special Leased Wire 10 New Mexican)
Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 9.-Evidence
concerning the secret stores of dyna-
mite and nitro glycerine kept at Tiff
fin, Ohio, Rochester, Pa, Muncie,
ILd., and various other places were
laid before the federal grand jury,
which is investigating the alleged
dynamite conspiracy. Another ques-
ton to be inquired into was, who,
if anyone besides John J. Mcnamara,
knew the uses to which he put the
$1,000 a month allowed him as secre-
tary-treasurer of the International AS
sociation OF Bridge and Structural Iron
Workers and for which he was re
qrired to give no accounting?"
McManigal was expected to appear
before the investigators again today.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-09
NATIONAL MEET
On JUNE 25
Democrats Decide to Wait
Until After Republican
Convention
MUST GET THEIR TIP FIRST
St. Louis Vainly Tries to Over.
come Lead That Wilson
Gave Baltimore.

(By Special Leased Wire 20 New Mexfcani
Washington, D. c., Jan. 9.-The first
business transacted today by the
Democratic national committee was
to decide that the convention should
be held June %, one week after the
Republican national convention. At
this time, the place of the convention
was working hard to overcome the
Baltimore lead
Washington, D. c., Jan. 9.-Chicago
made an offer Of $4,000 to the Dem
ocratic fund. This announcement
caused a stir and apparently increas-
ed Chicago's chances materially.
Baltimore's bid followed Chicago's,
{. F. Hershy called out a storm of
cheers when he drew from his pocket
certified check for 100000 and laid
it upon the table.
The claims of st. Louis were pre-
sented next. That city offered to be
more liberal in appropriations for the
convention work than ever before,
but no definite amount was offered.
Edward M. Tierney then spoke for
New York City. AS soon as the New
York bid was in, the committee began
balloting.
Baltimore Lands Convention.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 9.-The
Democratic national convention will
be held in Baltimore, beginning
Tuesday, June %. The choice was
made late today by the Democratic
ne tional committee, after spirited
contest and after representatives of
Baltimore, st. Louis, Chicago and
Denver presented the claims of those
cities in detail.
Two ballots were taken. On the
first ballot, Baltimore received % bal
lets; st. Louis IS; Chicago 8; Den
yer 6, and New York /.
On the second ballot the vote for
Baltimore was unanimous, this being
considered victory for teh presidens
tial ambitions of Woodruff Wilson.
Permissive Plan of Primaries.
The committee adopted call for
delegates embodying the permissive
plan of primaries and finally adjourn
ed shortly before 4 o'clock.
In National Guard Armory.
Baltimore, Md, Jan. 9.-The Dem
ocratic national convention will be
held in the Fifth Regiment Almory,
which can accommodate more than
10000 persons.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-09
DEATH PENALTY
FOR RICHESON
Baptist Minister to Be Elec.
trocuted During Week
Of May 10
PLEADED GUILTY TO MURDER
Petition to Governor to Commute
Sentence to Life ImprisoE.
ment
BY Special Leased Wire to New Mexican,

CBy Special Leased Wire to New Mexican)
Boston, Mass. Jan. ga plea of
guilty of murder in the first degree
was made by Rev Clarence Y. T.
8lcheson in the superior court today,
and he was sentenced by Judge San
derson to death by electrocution some
time during the week OF May 10, 1912.
Richeson had pleaded not guilty
when arraigned. After his Indictment
on the charge of poisoning Avis Lin
nell of Hyannis, Mass, his fiancee,
but following written confession
made public Saturday last, he today
r'tracted that plea and made a for
NAL plea of guilty. 1t is understood
that petition may be made to Gov
ernor Foss and the executive counsel
or the state to commute the death
sentence to Imprisonment for life
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-09
THE INAUGURATION

! s. = s e = e y v x X < X y <
y In some unknown manner a
y report has gained circulation
y that the Inauguration date has
y again been postponed, and
= members of the executive
y committee have been busy all
y day denying it. The date has
y not been changed. 1t will oc-
y cur on Monday, January Is, as
y previously announced, SO make
y your prep; rations to attend
y with that date in mind. The
y date has now been pretty well
y scattered over the territory, all
y the daily and weekly papers
y having received word that it
y will be held on the 18th, and it
y could not be changed now
y without endless confusion.
y Another feature of the inau-
y guration which has not been
y generally understood is that
y from to 10 there will be re-
y ception which will be open to
y the public This will be held
y in the Palace of the Governors,
y and everyone interested is in
= vited to attend.
y Commencing at II o'clock
= there will be dancing for those
y holding tickets to the inaugur-
y al ball, and because it starts
= late it will continue until about
y 2 O'Clock. The refreshment
y room also will be open from II
y to 2, and good things to eat
= will be on hand in plenty.
y The executive committee
y and the chairman and vice
y chairman of all the other COM
y mittees will meet at o'clock
= this afternoon for the purpose
y of completing all arrangements
y for the big affair.
~ ~
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-09
EFFORT TO
EXCLUDE EVIDENCE.
Forenoon at Beef Packers Trial
Again Devoted to Arguments
on Legal Points.

BY Special Leased Wire to New Mex1can)
Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. "a determined
effort to have excluded from the rec
ord all documentary evidence identi-
fed by Witness Jerome II. Pratt, and
involving several letters alleged to
contain pencil notations by J. Ogden
Armour, Arthur Meeker and Thomas
J. Corners, was made by counsel for
the defense when the trial of ten Chi
cago packers was resumed today.
The motion was made at the open
ing of court and came at a moment
when District Attorney Wilkerson
was preparing to read to the jury a
number of the documentary exhibits.
The jury was excused and the entire
morning session was taken up with
the arguments of counsel on the sub
ject.