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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-15
GAMB0A dixie BLOWN OUT.
PRESIDENT WILSON TOUCHES
BUTTON AND ENPLODES
CHARGE, REMOVING
LAST BARRIER,
Before Canal is Free Remains of
Rank Must be Removed and Slides
Eliminatcd-COl. Gaillard, Engi-
neer Who Directed WOrl, i'm Guile
bra Cut, Ill in Hospital and Unable
to See Explosion.

Washington, Oct 10.-The moment
ary touch of a key by the president
of the United States today sent flash
of electricity though continuous
telegraph and cable connection of
1000 miles, setting off gigantic
blast of dynamite which exploded the
GambOa dixie, the last Of the great
physical barriers to water commune
cation in the Panama canal. 1t was
an extraordinary feat of telegraphy,
especially planned for the occasion. At
precisely o'clock this afternoon
President Wilson, simply closing a
telegraph key at the White House,
sent current over land and under
sea, and just few seconds later came
the message informing him that the
explosion had been successful.
While celebrations on the Pacific
coast were numerous, there was no
ceremony in Washington, it being the
wish of Col. Goethals that the gov
ernment await the actual opening of
the canal. Besides the wreckage OF
the GambOa dixie, there are two earth
slides to be cleared away before boats
can pass from ocean to ocean.
The special circuit had been set up
early in the day and the telegraph
companies stationed men at every Inn
pOrtant point en- route to guard the
continuous connection and prevent
mechanical interference A few min
utes before 2 o'clock Chief Operator
e. w. Smithers at the White House
talked to Galveston, Texas.
''1s the cable ready?" he inquired.
YES" came the answer, and soon
Galveston announced that Pa" the
telegraph call of Panama City, was
heard. BY agreement the operator
at the White House made four d;s-
tinct dots at 20 seconds before 2
o'clock. This gave the signal for the
engineers at Gamboa dixie to be in
readiness for the flash. They waited
20 seconds and on the dot President
Wilson closed the key which sent the
current into the dynamite apparatus
There, it is all over" smiled the
president, "Gamboa is busted"
The president sent Col. Goethals,
engineer OF the canal, brief message
OF congratulations and turned to those
about him, happy in the thrill Of the
moment--fOr it brought anticipation
of the final step that will open 20 the
world a short waterway between :he
Atlantic and the Pacific-the dream
of centuries
While the scene at the White House
was a happy one, at Johns Hopkins
hospital, 40 miles away, there lay at
the point of death the man who would
nave given most to witness the de-
structiOn Of GambOa dixie. 1t was
Lieut.. Col David DuBOse Gaillard, the
of Culebra cut, one end of which was
blocked by the Gamboa dixie. Col
Gaillard is suffering from a general
breakdown as result Of his long
labors in the canal zone.
Engineers now are looking for
ward to the final dredging of thc
great ditch, with the hope that light
er draft vessels used by the diggers
will be able to pass through the en-
tire canal in a few weeks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-15

mild, gentle and effective laxative
is what people demand who~ suffer-
ing from constipation. Tho. !
swear by DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Hugh Tallman, of San Antonio, Tex,
writes; They are, beyond question
the best pills my wife and have ever
taken They never cause pain.
Price 25c at druggists, or by mail
ii. f.. Bucklen a. Co., Philadelphia or
st. LOuiS-AdVt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-15
Fine Deer Killed,

Manning Times.
MIR. Il. &. Crawford of Alcolu killed
fine deer last Saturday i'm the Fork
near Mr.. :. T.. Nelson's place. There
were number of hunters in the party
and all of them took Il crack at the
deer. but there was noting doing
among them until Mr.. Crawford lifted
his fuZce.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-15

The Chaugcabln weather of early
lall brings ON coughs and colds that
nave a weakening effect on the sys-
TEN. and may become chronic. Use
Folc$'s = Honey and Tar Compound.
u has very soothing and healing
effect ON the irritatcd and innamed
air passages, and will help very qtsck-
ly. IL is well known family medi-
cine that gives results. s.--Advt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-15
Marriage License Record.

Licenses to marry have been issued
to the following colored couples:
sam Wilder and Carrie Parrot, Tim
monsville Josh Nelson and Isabelle
and Garcia Mickens, Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-15

*Henry A. Johnston, a business
man of L'Anse, Mich, writes: For
years, Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound for coughs and colds has been
our family medicine. We give it to
our children, who like it on account
of its pleasant taste. 1t is safe cure
for coughs and colds' 1t contains
no OpiateS.-AdVt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-15

Licenses to marry have been issued
To Edward Howard and Katie Green,
Stateburg; Julius Davis and Louise
Frierson, Sumter; and Bessie Farmer
and Nora Rose, Prvateer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-15
They Make YOu Feel Good.

The pleasant purgative effect pro-
duced by Chamberlain's Tablets and
the healthy condition of body and
mind which they create make one feel
joyful. For sale by all alers.-
AdVt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-25
\ couNcn or rnE CONSTITUENCY.

y
| u T. holland. NJ. T.. member OF tho
House or Delegates from Loudoun. |.
1 pursuing course that should be thai
Of every mcmbcr Of tho General As.
scmhly Of Virginia.
! Now that the people ot his count,
have intrustod him with tho great
| distinction and responsibility OF guard
lie submits To- them through tho lat.
est issue Of the hamilton Enterprise
two propositions:
First am the servant OF tho PEG
pie. to make every honorable effort e
accomplish everything In my power ~,
tho bcttcrmcnt OF conditions in this
county and State.
''Second-Deine their servant. | want
tho Interested taxpayers TO hold n
mass meeting or delegated convention
and declare in 10 uncertain tones FOR
progress in politics ~ otherwise. and
now desired ends may hc accomplished.
and outline the policies they wish me
to follow"
The General Assembly or 1915 viii
have several mattcrs OF vital concern
10 tho people before il, rs Dr. holland
pcrceives. und lie desires to reflect tho
Will OF hts constituency, believing that
law should DO tho Disqualification ~
popular need and popular aspiration.
A. he SAYS, TO bo democratic ana
wholesome. legislation must be de-
volopcd ny from the people"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-25

There is talk Of having an Academy
OF Fine Arts in Richmond. That is
proper. 'rh. great artists have Icnn
natives of warm climates. and if the
United states Is TO take rank among
tho nations Of genius IN art wc must
look to the South 10 produce such
genius Hanover Herald
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-25

Evelyn Ncsbitt Thaw l. coming /.
Richmond. The last time wc saw her
she wa" In swimming ut Concy Island
80 why should We 70 TO Richmond -
Halifax Gazette.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-25
Castle Thunder.

Please tell mo where tn" confcd-
crate prison. Castle Thunder. Was 10
Gated Ia Richmond. VETERAN
ON Eighteenth street between Main.
and l'lrA.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-25

Instead of recording the deficiency III
rainiaii f"r Richmond. thc weather man
ought 70 ell the excess OF sunshine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-25
Views Of the
Virginia Editors
F., Poe i.nudmnrk Threatened.

Us IT possible mat Richmond Viii
p.i!Rll ~" ""ut"mp!atod 0hlitcratiou
%it%, tn" southern Literary Messenger
huitGlh., ~ tin" corner ~ Main and
tiitethth streets is 10. no, without
manor saw" ~ las "Mn CITY, i the
,t!iii,o $" p"cUltdri} associated witA N,S
III" 4" IT, dcsitc."'! - max. MAJ for
some Inoderu office building Or stort-
Chirl Justice Marshall, GAN wc not
also save fol. posteiity the hunil,.
house in which worked Virsinif,'s ,i9.t
llluSttious tiau % letters Az. Nc to
~ioud uutuoNod as We learn that this
1" be med Nen ha,c come chou
sands 81 miles To visit thc NJ sscnecr
building
Tho above il taken from an editorial
sixty Years since. and more that po,.
made tne capital city 81 Virginia :,
nothing 50 good as the Southern Liter
ar% Messenger. and Now York and
Ihtladeiphia were GLAD q p"t IT," men
in tE" ii.ld ct literary EXPIRE sion No
hody Doubts that Poe did II. i:ui what
Of that newspaper OF that city
asked IN eject when II threw cola
wat"r IN the ardor of a few tine spirits
wh" proposed q monument I" our most
pointed out that POE had bee, iutclr-'
p"rat"; that ne was finally diSIkcd and
diSo"nod by the Allans. and that there:
wcf" "a "Nist"nc" certain unpublished
letters that proved some unpleasant
charges.
reThaps this spirit II 'in,ol"ranc.
does not represent tn. feeling ANA
temper OF very large number ~ cul-
uNat"d pcopl" in Eichmond II Tho
residents Of that cijy are ever ready
70 do good decd tor postcriiv here
Is he oppprtuniii certainly the
and II ought To- be III. task OF The poo
p!t al richmond - make its continued
IL that city cannot to depended on
I" save The building from oblitc,a-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-25

rha Sew York Post doscants ~.
length 81 clubs ana Nciehborlinoss.v
L must b" an Irish nclghborhood.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-25

Why no, let Congress adjourn to
learn its Lessons. Sch"olnas,,, Wilson?
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03
SHOWS CONSPIRACY EXISTS
ATTORNEY WHO SECURED CON-
FEssloN SAYS HE is NOT
HoUNDlNe UNION
TRIED TO KILL THEIR TOOL
ADMITTED DYNAMITER SAYS
SEVERAL TIMES HIS LIFE
WAS IN DANGER

New York, Oct. S.-What use will
be made Of the confession of George
Davis, union iron worker and dyna-
inter, depends largely on the outcome
Of the cases Of Frank M. Ryan and
other officers OF the international AS.
sociation Of Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers, now on appeal in the
federal courts.
Walter Drew, counsel for the Ma
tional Erectors' association, whose
pursuit resulted in the arrest of Davis
here, said today that if Ryan and his
associates gained new trial DAVIS
revelations would be the govern
ment's most formidable weapon.
Drew intimatea that the arrest OF
Davis and 0e nv Jones. secretary
and treasurer Of the iron workers
union, did not end the task Of the
erectors' association. Jones, accord
ing to Davis, did much of the office
work in connection with the dy1a-
miting Of dozen bridges and steel
frame buildings in the east. Davis
was the man in the field.
Drew insisted that his ASSOCIATION
had no desire rtthlessly to persecute
the union.
IF the dynamite plot had ended
w~= the arrest o1 Ryan and his as.
-sociates," he s5id, TO have followed
the union further would have been
bounding But under the circum-
stances, following up the case became
a necessity and could not be classed
as. persecution Davis confession
showed clearly that the dynamite CON
spiracy was still in existence. All the
men convicted in indianapolis are
being paid $50 a week by the union
whether N -TiTi'ison or out"
According to Drew Davis received
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03
AMERICANS WORKING
FOR INTERVENTION
ZAMAcoNA BELIEVES THIS is
THE CAUSE OF GRIEF FOR
MEXICO

Vera Cruz, Mexico, Oct. 3.-Manuel
D Zamacona, former Mexican ambas-
sador to the United States, who was
sent to Washington early in septem-
Der by Provisional President Huerta
to plead Mexico's case before Presi-
dent Wilson, returned here today. He
expects to leave for Mexico City to-
night, where he will probably report
personally to the Mexican president
the failure of his mission.
Zamacona made no attempt to con-
ceal his pessimism. He processes to
believe that his countrys ills are due
to the Vaccinations Of group OF
Americans. determined to precipitate
Intervention. Friends of zamacona
say chat he was deeply chagrined at
not being received in Washington, but
Zamacona himself persists in saying
it was not expected that he would
see either Secretary of State Bryan
or President Wilson.
The vessel on which zamacona re-
turned to Vera Cruz brought also 40
Americans.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03

: Washington. Oct. S.-The situation
confronting the administration cur
rency bin in the senate has become a
matter Of deep concern to President
Wilson and members Of the senate.
who favor early action on the bill.
-Four members Of the senate bank
ing and currency committee have
tried to devise plan for Fastening
action on the bill but they have not
decided finally what course to follow,
if the full committee refuses to re-
port the bill back to the senate
Chairman owen and Senators Pom
creme. Hollis and shafroth have par
ticIpated III the eoniereacss, which
began soon after the visit Of Senators
Owen and shafroth to the White
House early in the week. It is un-
derstood that Senators Hitchcock.
o'Gorman and Reed, the three other
democratic members Of the senate
committee, have thus far refused Is
agree to any plan Of immediate ac-
tion on the bill.
Several tentative plans for focins
the measure On the attention Of taa
senate have been considered by admin-
istration leaders. These include a
proposal to discharge the senate com
mittee from further consideration of
the bill, thus bringing it before the
full senate and the alternate possib-
ility Of having democratic caucus
take up the problem.
"a both cases. however, the friends
Of the administration bill recognize
that sentiment IS divided on the dem
ocfatic side On many provisions Of
the measure. It is believed that an
exodus Of senators from washington
viii follow the signing Of the tariff
bill and that any contemplated action
involving the full democratic strength
Of the senate win be withheld for
several weeks.
The senate committee today consS
tinued to hear members Of delegations
of small bankers Of the south and the
middle west discuss the administra.
ton bill
Edwin McMorries Of Meridian. Mis-
sissiDpi and w. F. McCaleb, 81 SAN
Antonio, Texas, endorsed the general
purposes Of the bill. but suggested i
number Of amendments to make the
proposed system more attractive t0
small banks.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03
back with severe losses. The fight
ing had not become general when the
refugees left.
lupeE MoT SCARED

Seattle. Wash, Oct. S.aArmed dep
uty sheriffs guarded the court room
Of Superior Judge John e. Humphries
today when court convened. The
Judge said that two notes had been
sent him threatening to deliver an in
fernal machine to him in the court
room. Apparently Judge Humphries
was as determined as ever to sentence
to hard labor the men and women
who defied his authority to issue in
functions. He read a statute which he
said expressly forbade Judge Everett
Smith, another superior court judge,
from releasing on habeas corpus any
contempt prisoners.
A meeting of all the superior iudg-
es was held at noon, to consider the
disposition Of cases that come to other
departments from Judge Humphries'
court. The first case docketed was
that of Mrs. Ella Price, wife of Mil
lard Price, socialist street speaker.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03
.SULZER CONFIDENT
OF PUBLIC SUPPORT
lMPEAcHED GOVERNOR or NEW
YORK PREPARES STORY
FOR THE COURT

Albany, N. Y, oct. 8. Judge D
cady Herrick, chief counsel for Gov
ernor sulzer, who has been silent re
sardIng the plans Of The defense
went step farther today BY going
into retirement. Senator Harvey d
Hinman, who will make the opening
address for the governor Monday,
locked himself in his hotel room.
The governor continued work on
bis own story. While he is consult
ing counsel on it, he is insisting that
he be permitted to make the fullest
statement. The strain Of the long
trial is telling on the governor and
sometimes he expresses the wish that
the whole fight was over. Not that
he is afraid Of the result, but rather
because the tension is SO great and
the work is 50 hard.
But now / am in the fight" he
said to friend, and I am foing on
to the end, let come what win. / am
going to tell my story in my own
way. Mine will be an astounding mar
ratiYe and when 7 have completed i'll
and the whole truth Of the manner in
which political bosses have tried to
eoerce and failed is known, every de-
cent man and woman III this state will
be with me, despite what the i'm
peaohment court may dc"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03
OELRICRS DENIES
STABBING CHARGE
WEALTHY YOUNG MAN SAYS THE
GIRLS STORY is RlDlcU-
LoUS HOAX

New York. oct. 3.-Young Herman
Oelrichs remained in seclusion today,
declining to discuss the charge made
by Lucille Singleton, daughter OF a
Texas mining man, that he had stab
bed her on Tuesday night last just
before the automobile in which they
were riding crashed into a tree. He
repeated what they had said yester-
repated what they had said yester-
day and last night tnat the stabbing
charge was ridiculous They were
equally emphatic in stating that no
attempts had been made to hush the
matter up" and that no offers Of
money settlement to the girl had been
or would be made.
The girl kept to her room today,
awaiting the arrival Of her father
from Dallas, Texas
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03
MINE Sill ENToMREp

centraIia Pa, Oct Sit was estl-
mated BY the Lehigh Valley Coal
company officials this morning that
10 or II feet Of solid anthracite coal
remains to be cut away before res
euers will be able to reach Thomas
Toshesky, the miner who was en-
tombed in the Continental colliery one
week ago today It had been expect
ed that the imprisoned men would bt
liberated ct noon today, but he doubt
less viii have to spend another nigh
or part Of it in his little eell. a space
-of seven feet wide by IS feet long
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03
a sYNAeneIlE EAIls

New York, Oct. 8 IA hundred per
sons fell IS feet in an uptown hall
today, through the collapse OF d gal
lery. Several were injured. The hall
was being used as a Synagogue
Though many were shaken UP. the III
iuries Of only four were serious. Am,
balances summoned we're not needed
as only one Of the injured would e
to the hospital.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03

Washington, Oct. 3.-The house
agreed to the tariff bill conference re-
report at 1:22 o'clock today, consti-
tuting the final action of that body on
the tariff bill.
Speaker Clark oyerruled all points
Of order made by members. He con-
tended that further action by the
house was not necessary
Vice President Marshall signed the
bill at 1874 O'Clock.
Speaker Clark immeditely after
wards signed the bill, affixing his sig
nature at 1:25 o'clock. Cheers and
applause greeted the final action Of
the house.
The completed bill was sent on its
way to the senate for the signature
-ef the vice president, when it will
be ready for transmission to the White
House, where the president will sign
it at 9 o'clock tonight
o WlIQGSS LuG OCIVfHSitys
President Wilson, after a confer
ence with administration leaders early
today, planned to sign the tariff bill
at 8 O'Clock tonight. Arrangements
for ceremonies to attend the final act
in the prolonged tariff legislation
were made by the president as soon
as it seemed assured that the meas
ure would reach him some time today.
Invited by the president to witness
the signing Of the measure were
Chairman Underwood and members
Of the ways and means committee,
Chairman Simmons and members OF
the finance committee, Vice President
Marshall, President Pro Tempore
Clarke, and Majority Leader Kern Of
the senate; Speaker Clark, members
of the cabinet and newspaper CORE
spondents.
President Wilson began work to-
day with the prospect Of signing az
o'clock tonight the nrst great re-
form measure Of his administration
and the first democratic tariff revi-
asiona bill passed in nearly score Of
years. Democratic leaders of the
house and senate had smoothed the
way for the last legislative step for
the approval Of the bill.
There remains to secure the formal
action Of the house in receding from
its cotton futures tax amendment to
complete the tariff bill
The tariff conference report, COM
pleted by the senate last night, was
ready for submission to the house as
soon as that body met. It was ex-
pected that it would be acted on and
the tariff bill sent to the president
before the end Of the afternoon.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03
LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIC, FRIDAY, OCTOBER !, 1918.
DEMOCRATS FINALLY PASS TARIFF ACT CURRENCY Bill DEAYE

no promise Of immunity or any ia
vors in return for his sweeping ad
missions. He added, though, that the
National Erectors' association had
been paying him, since he gave up,
what he could have earned at his
trade, about $5 day. Part Of this
money is going to Davis wife, who
lives here.
Davis told Detective Robert Foster,
who arrested him, that several times
while he was at work in recent
months, three beams dropped near
him and just before he gave himself
up in Pittsburgh big piece Of steel
from above grazed HIM by inches.
This convinced him that the union
wanted to get rid of him because it
feared he would turn traitor
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03
SCHMIDT Is Held TO BE THE MURDERER
BY A CORONERS JURY OF MILLIONAIRES
OF ANNA AUMULLER, WHOSE BODY HE CUT Up

We, the jury, believe that Anna
Aumuller came to her death on Sep
tember 2, 1913. at No. 68 Bradhurst
avenue, at the hands OF Hans
schimdt.p
Schmidt was Immediately remand
ed to the Tombs without bail to await
the action Of the grand jury Theo-
dore P. shonts. president Of the IN
terborough Rapid Transit company,
was foreman Of the jury. His fellow
jurors included Vincent Astor, B. J.
Greenhut, merchant; Mortimer Reg
ensberg, cigar manufacturer ana "a.
s. Marston, banker
During the examination Of witness
es not a trace Of emotion crossed
schmidts face, but Coroner Fein-
berg's charge seemed to lash the pris-
oner into a sudden tempest Of fury.
Jumping to his feet, his eyes blazing
and his lips moving, Schmidt tore the
rosary from his neck with a single
sweep of his arms and before detec-
tives could stay him had snapped it
into many parts and hurled them at
the newspaper men.
The torso of the victim, viewed BY
the Jury, was identified BY Anna Hirt
who roomed with the Aumuller girl
at the parish house of ST. Boniface's
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03
DISTRICT JUDGE REMouEn

Washington, Oct S.-President VIII
son today removed Judge Cornelius d.
Murane, United States district judge
at Nome, Alaska. Attorney General
McReynolds, by direction of the pres
ident, requested the resignation of
Judge Murane several weeks ago and
the latter refused to resign until next
June. It is said at the department
of justice that the removal was made
for the good of the service.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-03
CONVICTED o. aARnrAnr

Paterson n. J., oct. Frederick
s. Boyd Of New York. one Of the
speakers connected with the Indusz
trial Workers Of the World, was SEM
fenced to prison today for publicly adj
vocating sabotage. His term VIII
range from a year to seven years. de-
pending on his gehavior. IN addition
he was fined $500.
Boyd was convicted last week o6
having advised two audiences, during
The recent strike in the silk mills, to
destroy goods If they had to s. bae1
to work without obtaining their des
mands. Sentence On one Of the two
Indictments was suspended, but tbs
court promised to impose Il il Boga
ever returned TO Paterson and repeats
ed the offense.
Boyd win appeal This IS the Hfa
conviction for adToeatin ahola
that has grown out of tae strike