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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
2,OOO-YEAR-OLD PLAY.
Sanskrit Drama Is Produced in Lon
don.

At the Royal Albert Hall Theater,
in London, recently there was pro-
duced a 2,0O0-year- play, ro-
mantle drama by Kalidasa, a famous
Sanskrit writer who is known as the
Shakespeare of India. Kalidasa,
however, wrote only three plays, and
of these the most popular, and the
one praised by Goethe, is "Sakuntala," ="
which Londoners have just seen for
the first time.
The hero is Duthyanta Rajah, king
of India, says The Indianapolis News.
He has left his court on a hunting ex-
pedition, pursues a stag and is about
to let fly the arrow which will end
the life of the animal. a hermit ap-
pears suddenly, and reproaches the
king for his cruelty. The king ac-
knowledgeS the force of the hermit's
arguments, agrees to do his utmost to
prove his repentance, and Journeys on
TO the hut of another hermit named
kunwa On his way he meets Sakun-
tala, a beautiful maiden, and the love
affairs of the Rajah and Sakuntala
form the principal story of the drama
The Rajah greets Sakuntala respect
fully and the interest in the growing
love of the king for the maid, which is
we'll sustained in the first three acts
is deepened in the fourth, which wit
nesses the union of Sakuntala with
King Duthyanta. Then follow the
kings departure and temporary deser-
ton of his bride, the cure pronounced
on Sakuntala by the choleric sage, and
the monarch's loss of memory stimuli
taneoUsly with Sakuntala's loss of her
wedding ring.
The bride makes Il journey to the
royal palace of her husband, but is
publicly repudiated, whcreupon She is
taken in miraculous manner to a ce-
lcstial asylum. Her ring is recovered
in an unexpected manner by a poor
fisherman, the king RECEIVERS his mem-
ory and is agonizcd on discovering
what has happened to SakuntaIa. Then
Sh" is restored to him and all ends
happily
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
73 DEADLY REPTILES.
Baby Snakes Born in Bronx Zoo
Contain Enough Poison to Kill
Whole Mexican Army.

New York, Feb. 18-Scventy-fve
baby snakes of the very important
brand known as the lance head, born
in the Bronx Zoo yesterday are glad
~ welcomed, although they are the
most deadly reptile known. Since the
discovery that the venom of the lance
head had been beneficial in treating
insanity and other brain trouble, when
scientifically used, efforts have been
made to breed the reptiles here. The
success now attained is the result
Of several years work, in which many
of the reptiles have been taken alive
in the Island Of Trinidad, at the peril
Of many naturalists, only to die soon
after being brought here
Experts will extract the virulent
venom from the seventy-fve baby
iance heads as soon as they are a few
months old.
The method is to pin the head down
with a forked stick and hold be-
fore it a glass howl topped with
cheeSe-cloth. The snake furiouslv
buries its fangs. in the cloth and
spurts the venom into the glass re-
ceiver. About a pound Of it, it was
said at the Zoo, would kill the whole
Mexican army"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
TRAFFIC HEAVY
Number of Fertilizer Trains Arrive
During Past Week.

The fertilizer traffic set in heavy
during the past week. There were
several special fertilizer trains to ar
rive each day and three freight en-
and making up the trains so that they
could so on to their proper destina-
tions.
The traffic did not set in heavy un-
til last week, but it is expected to
be heavy from now on for several
weeks. Owing to the fact that the CO.
lumbia track was closed at Camden
Junction for day last week there
came near being a congestion here at
that time, but the prompt repairing OF
the track and some hard work here
was successful in preventing this con-
gestion. The new freight yard has
not been completed and cannot be un-
til the coal shute is removed to it's
new site, which also hinders in the
handling of trains.
The season up to now has been
heavier than it was at this time last
year, when the fertilizer traffic did
not set in until very much later than
usual, although it cannot yet be as
certained what amount of traffic in
fertilizer will be handled.
At the Southern Railway freight
depot it was stated that the fertilizer
traffic had just set in there and was
as yet extremely light.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
R0UMhNIA HELPS TURKS.
NOW IS REPORTED TO BE
THREATENING BULGARIA.
king Carols Cavalry and Artillery
. Ma>Scd on Islands i'm Danube Fac
ing His Rivals Country.

London, Feb. pa Sofia dispatch
to The Daily News says the dispute be-
tween Bulgaria and Roumania has
assumed q graver aspect Roumania
is openly threatening Bulgaria and
Roumania artillery and calvery are
assembled on the islands in The
Danube facing the Bulgarian territory
around Silistria.
A Bucharest dispatch to The Daily
NJ all says a note has been dispatched
to Sofia by the Roumanian govern
ment rejecting the last proposals made
by Bulgaria as unsatisfactory. Pend
ing Intervention by the powers, the
note adds, Roumania abstains provis-
ionally from adopting extreme meas
ures.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
BASEBALL SITUATION THE SAME.
Promoter Walsh Still Waiting To Hear
from Sally Head.

News and Courier, Feb. 10.
Nothing new developed in the base
ball situation yesterday. The fans will
have TO wait a while longer before
definite news can be secured con-
corning the franchise, which Mr.. w.
III. Walsh is trying to get for Charles
ton in the South Atlantic League.
Mr.. Walsh hoped that he would hear
from President Corish yesterday, and
was sadly disappointed last night
when no word came from the head
Of the Sally. However, he hopes to
learn something today that may clear
up the situation.
Mr.. Walsh says that Charleston is
ready TO accept the franchise if Civ
en- It, and can't understand why Mr.
Corish has not yet answered his let
ter, which ne wrote on sunday, un-
less it is that the Sally head is wait
ing To hear from Secretary Farrell,
in regard to the Columbia muddlc.
The question whether Charleston will
get the franchise or not should be
settled at once, as the opening of the
season is drawing near, and Il lot has
to De- done IL the city Is given a fran
chisc ami expects 10 bc in the run
ming
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
NORTHERN MEXICO WAITING.
Takes No Sides Pending Settlement
OF the National Dilemma-Volun-
teers Not Pleased.

FL Paso, Texas, Feb. 19.-North-
ern Nj exico today awaited a settle
ment OF the national dilemma. Gen.
Antonuo Rabago, commander Of the
northern military zone, notified of
Gen. Huerta's claim to the presidency
remains neutral, telling his officers
merely to keep order. Gov. Abram
Gonzales of Chihuahua Is reported to
have resigned. He was one of the
organizers Of the Madero revolution.
At Chihuahua City and at Juarez
the situation was threatening. The
volunteers appeared displeased with
Huerta in charge, and openly threat
ened to join the rebels at Juarez. An
attempt to disarm the volunteers
failed. Throughout the north the
troops commanded by many ex-in-
surrecto chiefs, who assisted in the
Madero revolution, nearly equal in
force the regulars. Should these join
with the rebels the regulars would be
outnumbered. The regular troops,
largely in sympathy with Diaz, are
expected to accept without question
the dictatorship of Huerta until cleo
tions may be held.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
Hucrta Wires Taft.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Presdent
Taft today received the following tele-
gram from Victoriano Huerta, Mex
ico's Provisional Governor General:
Il have the honor to inform you
that / have overthrow this Govern
ment, the forces are with me, and
from now on peace and prosperity
will reign. Your obedient servant,
(Signed) "Victoriano Huerta.
"Commander-in-C Chief"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
WITHDRAWS FROM UNIVERSITY.
Mr.. III. {. Brearley Obliged to Leave
on Account of Eye Trouble.

W. HI. y. bfedrley ODUSeU to Leave
on Account of Eye Trouble.
The following excerpt from The
Gamecock," the weekly bulletin is
sued by the University of South Caro-
lima student body, will be of interest
here where Mr.. Brearley attended the
high school for one session, gradual
ing in 1911, and had many friends
and acquaintance:
The many friends of H. c. Brearley
will be sorry to learn that he had to
discontinue his second term studies
on account Of trouble with his eyes.
Mr.. Brearley was a good student, and
took part in every phase of college
life during his stay here. He was a
member Of the Sophomore class, and
has been on the staff of The Game
cock since the first part of his fresh
man year. He will be missed both by
the faculty and students, and will be
welcomed back at the beginning of
next session.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
WILL NOT ACCEPT HUERTA.
Orozco and Galan Declare They VIII
Continue Operations Until lie with
draws From Office. ..

uraNS FROM once. =.
Laredo, Texas, Feb. 19.-Without
formally accepting the new order in
Mexican affairs. Pascual Orozco. Sr..
and Andres CARA Galan. leader OF
the rebels in control OF Neuvo Laredo.
informed Gen. Felix Diaz today that
the principal object OF the revolution,
the overthrow OF the Madero govern
ment. accomplished. they will remain
passive until 1t is definitely estab-
lished who will serve as temporary
president OF the republic
In the message to Gen. Diaz the two
leaders announced that they would
await his orders. but made II clear
that Gen. Huerta would not be accept
able 10 them as provisional president,
and should his appointment be con-
firmcd they intimate they will con-
tinue their campaign until Senior de
la Barra or some other man accept
able to all factions Is named.
Direct telegraph communication
from Neuvo Laredo TO Mexico City
will be established tomorrow, when all
federal telegraph operators who fed
20 the United states side OF the border
on the occupation OF NucVo Laredo
will return 20 work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
PRESIDENT MAY VETO.
TAFT THREATENS PVRIJC
BUILDINGS AND RIVERS AND
HAItBORS MEASURES.
May Result in Democratic Efforts to
Prevent Two Big Budgets From
Passing the Senate. Fear Effects
of DillS.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Another
alarm has taken possession of the
friends of rivers and harbors and
public buildings appropriations in con-
gress. President Taft has threatened
to veto both measures on the ground
OF extravaganza and leading Demo-
cratic senators have served notice that
they will filibuster against one if not
the other rather than have Re-
publican president, by radical action,
redeem a Democratic campaign
pledge. There is scarcely a congress
siOnal district in the United States
that is not interested directly in on.
or the other of the big appropria-
tion bills and if such a flibuster is
inaugurated one Of the most spectac-
ular parliamentary fights witnessed in
congress in rec ent years will be the
result.
Strong limitations have reached the
capitol from the White House that
the president seriously considers the
advisability of vetoins both Of these
big bills. This caused the first un-
easiness and resulted at once in the
decision of several Democrats to fill
ibuster against the public buildings
bill in the senate. tying Up it's pass
age there and rendering it impossible
for the president to veto it.
Should the public buildings bill fail
to reach the White House it is most
unlikely that the president would veto
the rivers and harbors bill by itself.
At least, this is the theory upon which
the proposed filibuster is predcated.
Taken as a whole the situation in
congress with regard to appropria-
tions is most acute. The house seems
to be running away with itself in
spite of the volume of criticism that
is being heaped upon that body by
the country. A pension BILL carrying
$1S,0O0,O00, is the latest measure
to come up and in a few days a naval
bill calling for two battleships will be
reported out of the house comm t.
tee. The most persistent pressure is
being brought to bear upon both the
house and the senate in favor of two
battleships and it is even charged
that the president is holding his vetoes
over public buildings and waterways
in an effort to force an appropriation
for two or even three dreadnoughts
at this session.
Less than two weeks remain to ad-
just all these complications and a
more marked state of anxiety over the
outcome Of the appropriations pro-
gramme has not existed in congress
for a long time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22

We can never catch up with the
Yankee farmers until we begin saw
ing time, labor, and expense as they
do. They are all the time inventing
some new labor-saving tool or piece
Of machinery or buying some such
thing the other fellow has invented.
We must do likewise if We wish TO
prosper as they do. Two, three, and
four-horse plows, stump-pullcrs, ma
nurc sprcaders, the best planters and
harrovs and riding cultivators, wheat
h3rVcsters. and corn binders-these
are The things that make the Western
farmer rich, because they enable him
TO run his brain with two, three, five
cor tcu-horsc power instead Of one
horse powcr.-The Progressive Farm
CT
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22

Mexico City, Feb. 19.--Francisco /.
Madero. deposed from the presidency
yesterday. will be exiled. Arrange
ments have been made for his depart
ure from the capital to Vera Cruz.
From there he will sail to some Eu-
ropean port.
Madero will be accompanied by his
wife ard perhaps by his father and
other members OF his family
His loyal aide. Capt. FREDERICK NJ on
tez. also will go. but in the capacity
Of, n guarG. The party will proceed
TO Vera Cruz under escort.
The execution OF Gustavo Madero,
brother OF the deposed president, was
the most tragic occurrence of today
He was subjected to the fugitive law"
and was shot to death by his guards
Members OF the cabinet and most II
the other prisoners were released this
morning.
Francisco Madero. Jose Pine Suarez,
the vice president. and FREDERICK Con-
zales Cara. governor Of the federal
district. were the only important pris-
oners held. Ernesto Madero, the for
mer finance minister, paid lengthy
visit this afternoon to Francisco.
IL has developed that the exile of
Madero Is not certain for the present
A eaf he In Of he
government Madero has been formally
held responsible for the death Of Col.
Riveroll. which occurred at the pal
ace at the time OF Madero's arrest.
Conflicting stories are In circula-
ton regarding the death of Riveroll,
but II Is officially stated that Madero
shot him with a pistol.
In a statement made tonight Gen.
Huerta says that two attempts were
made az ainst his life before the ar
rests. and ne attributes both of them,
To the Maderos. The first attempt
wEs made by a sharpshooter, who
tiled to pick him off while In the
faao~Ns AhAo pCls III tic
door Of the ex-president.
The second attempt was made at
the banquet which eliminated in Gus
tavo Madero's arrest. Huerta says
ne was repeatedly urged to drink
poisoned wine from a bottle. He was
suspicious and refused to do so. An
analysis of the wine showed it con-
tained poison.
Gen. Huerta. who has assumed the
post OF governor general. and Gen.
Diaz had an extended conference. after
which II was announced that they
were in complete accord. Later Gen.
Huerta was in conference with the
American AMBASSADOR. Henry Lane
Wilson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
SUSpENDS HOSTIEITIES.
Bitter Cold ami Snow Bring Peace for
Time.

London, Feb. 19.-The bitter ,5ld
and snowstorms have caused the sus-
pension of hostilities both in GalIipoli
and Tchatalja.
According to Constantinople dis
patches negotiations continue for the
departure of the consuls and foreign
ers from Adrianople, but no agree
ment has yet been reached.
There was a slight bombardmnt Of
AdrianOple today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22

washington, Feb. 19.-ReactiOn
from the severe strain which the dip
lomatic, naval and military branches
of the Government have been laboring
for the last 10 days because Of the
Mexican revolt, was marked by the
comparative lethargy prevailing in
these departments today.
a hasty consultation between the
heads of the various departments.
conducted to some exten) by sub
ordinates, resulted in a general de-
cision to maintain the existing atti-
tude towards Mexico not only in
diplomatic sense but so far as that il
involves the preparation Of the army
and navy to meet any emergency that
might arise
Though naturally gratified at the
termination Of the almost continuous
battle that has ragged within the heart
Of Mexico City for so long a period
of time, it was agreed to be unwise to
permit that sentiment to affect the
progress of arrangements that are
being made adequately to protect the
lives Of foreigners in Mexico, in case
the situation should get beyond con-
troll Of the new temporary Govern
ment.
Original orders to the army officers
to have the soldiers ready to move at
short notice and to the transports to
proceed to their assigned destinations,
where they were to embark troops and
marines, were allowed to remain in
force, officials reasoning that some
benefit is to be derived from the ex-
perience that is gained through this
attempt at mobilization, even if there
should be no occasion to give it a prac-
tical turn.
Probably some, reply will be made
by President Taft to the personal mes
sage from Gen. Victoriano Huerta,
who signed himself commander-in-
chief, announcing he had overthrown
the Madero Government, but it will
be of such nature as not to constitute
a political recognition of the new
Government.
Ambassador Wilson is expected to
communicate freely with Military
Governor Huerta to transact the or
dinary business of the embassy, and
his example, it is expected, will be
followed by the diplomatic representa-
tives of the other Powers, all such
exchanges being on a de facto basis.
Within a week at the longest the
new Mexican Congress should be in
session, in conformity with the call
just issued by the military Govern
ment. Upon the extent to which Gen.
Huerta and his group transfers to
the Congress the powers Of govern
ment will depend the attitude of the
United States toward the de facto
Government of Mexico.
If constitutional forms are observ-
ed; II the Congress is allowed with
out duress to discharge it's lawful duty
Of selecting a Provisional President;
If in an orderly way the Congress
provides for the holding Of general
elections throughout Mexico after a
reasonable period Of time, at which all
the people may have a free chance to
indicate their choice for permanent
President, the Washington Govern
ment's decision can be relied upon to
give cordial and sympathetic support
to the efforts Of those now in control
in the Mexican capital to establish a
government on a permanent basis.
Meanwhile, the attitude of the ad-
ministration here will remain one Of
passive, though Interested, observa-
ton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
TRUSTEES FOR MEDICAL COL
LEGE.
Twcnty-Scycn Nominations to Fill
Eight Vacancies.

Columbia, Feb. 20.-Twcnty-seven
men were nominated for the eight
vacancies on the board Of trustees OF
College, "a doctors, two lawyers, and
one banker. The balloting will last
for two hours or more. There is lit
tie possibility of olccting all eight
trustees
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22

Says the Augusta Chronicle: The
worst Is coming 20 the worst. Dogs
wearing earrings are being sportcd
about big New York hotels" That's
different from the style In Georgia
and South Carolina whore 'Poesum
dogs have rings on their tuiIs.-Wu-
miueton star
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22

There is one job man hates 20
de-. but h" docs not wish any other
man To- take his place. That is hook
ing ur his Vi'.'s -Sportanburg
Journal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22

The work Of installing the fixtures
in the Bank of sumter building is
rapidly nearing completion and it is
probable that the building can be oc-
cupicd I'm a couple of weeks by the
bank
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
GOMTZ PROCLAIMED RULER.
lures OF Rebel Leaders Declares
Him Prov i~innnl President.

san Antonio, Fob. l9- Emilio Vas
qucz Gomez is proclaimed provisional
president OF Mexico Ina a document
received here today which purports
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-02-22
THE CALM AFTER THE STORM
L. 5. WAITING READJUSTNIIENT
OF AFFAIRS IN MGXICO.

While Officials OF the Several De-
partmcnts at Washington Show Re-
lief from Strain of Past Ten Days.
they Decide Against Change i'm
Country's Attitude Toward Mexico.
Pending Establishment of Stable
Government There.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-20
THANKSGIVING
! TURKEY SPECIAL
PREPARATIONS COMPLETED FOB
SPECIAL TRAIN TO THE
EASTERN MARKETS.

Morristown, Tenn, Nov. 19.-All
preparations have been completed by
the traffic and transportation depart
ment of the Southern railway for the
operation of the annual Thanksgiving
turkey special" from the great East
Tennessee poultry district to the big
eastern markets. The special train
will start from Johnson City Friday
morning, Nov. 81, running via Morris
town and Asheville to Washington over
the Southern railway, and from Wash
ington to New York over the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. Stops will be made at
various East Tennessee points to pick
up cars, but after the train is complete
it will be hurried eastward on practi-
cally passenger time. Thousands of
live turkeys will be shipped in special
poultry cars, while refrigerator cars
will also be handled for dressed birds
and eggs.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-20

This is most wonderful external help
to the muscles and tendons. 1t pcnetrates
the tissues, makes them plant to readily
Weld to natures demand fer expansion.
so there is no longer period Of pain, dis
comfort, stra,n,rg, na.sca or other symp-
toms so often distressing during the anxious
weeks Of expectancy.
=. Mothers Friend prepares the system for
the coming event, and is use brings co-l-
tort, rest and repose during the term. THIS
has most marked Influence upon the babJ.
since 1t thus inhcrits SPLENDID growing
system of nerves and digestive function.
And particularly to yCUns mothers is tits
famous remedy Of incstimable value. 1t
enables her TO preserve her health and
strength, and she rerG.ns q pretty. mother
ov having avoided all the suffering and
danger that would otherwise accompany
snoh ali occasion. M5tfers Friend thor.
oughly lubricetcs every nerre. tendon and
muscle involved ard Is 4 sure preventive
tor caklng Ct the breasts.
You will find this splendid remedy on
saie at all dug stores Mt S1,00 bottle.
ana rs highly recommended for the purpose.
Write Brndhed Regulator Co. 1874 Lamar
3idg., Atlanta, ia. ant they will mail you
'ea led 2 very tastru,tlte book fer expec
IGLt Lluthers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-20
MEETING OF TEXAS AID CLUBS.

Beaumont, Tex, Nov. 19-The third
annual convention of the Associated
Advertising Clubs Of Texas opened
h re today with Gus w. Thomasson,
the president of the Texas organiza-
ton, in the chair. The list of delegates
attending the convention includes rep
resentativ of the clubs in Abilene,
Beaumont, Dallas, Fort Worth, Hous'
ton, San Antonio, TeXarkana, Waco
and WaXahachie. The program of the
convention includes many well-knowh