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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-06
WANT ONLY THE BEST.
Americans Resent Offer OF Second
Glass or Steeragc Passage.

Mexico City, Sept. 1.-Many of the
Americans who are needing President
Wilson'S warning to leave Mexico are
indignant over the class of transpor-
tltion offered. kilograms from Vera
Cruz and TampicO indicate that the
only passage the Nconsuls arc author
lied to provide is "steerage or the
lowest price ticket available" Some
of the Americans who proceeded 20
seaports to avail themselves of the
proffered transportation home have
refused to accept, saying they prefer
to take their chances. in Mexico "to
being herded in the steerage"
The embassy does not expect that
Mr.. Lind will return to the capital,
at least not at an early date, as there
seems to be little present hope for
reopening the negotiations.
The embassy was able to reassure
SenOr Gamboa, minister Of foreign af-
fairs, relative to the reported pres
ence at Vera Cruz Of q fleet of war
vessels. Such reports were published
two days ago in a local newspaper
and caused inquiry by the foreign
minister. He was assured that the
story was not founded on fact There
are three battleships at Vera Cruz,
and these have been stationed there
since early In February.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-06
Consolidated Aug. 3, 1881
SMITHS COTTON PLAN.
SENATE UPHOLDS HIS SCHEME
TO PREVENT SPECULATION.
Believed That South CarOlinian's
'Anti-future Proposal May BE Sub
stltuted for Other.

Washington, Sept. 1.-Senator L. ID.
Smith of South Carolina and Senator
Clarke of Arkansas had a spirited col
loquy In the senate today over their
respective cotton bills. Senator Smith
proposes to require all contracts for
future delivery to specify the grades
proposed to be delivered. while Sem
ator Clarke. proposes to levy d tax Of
80 cents per bale on all cotton sold
for future delivery.
Senator Clarke made long speech
I'm behalf OF his bill. Senator Smith
took the position that such a law
would not stop speculation, but would
amount to a tax on cotton. He also
read into the record over a hundred
letters from farmers of South Caro-
lima protesting against the Clarke bill.
Several Southern State Farmers un-
ions have sent resolutions opposing the
Clarke bill and favoring the Smith
bill. The Clarke bill has been in
dorsed by the Democratic caucus as
an amendment to the tariff bill, but
the feeling Is growing that this was IL
mistake. caucus Of Democratic
senators has been called for tomorrow
night Gnd the outlook is that the
Smith bill will be substituted for the
Clarke amendment, perhaps with
notifications. The discussion today
was the most spirited that has been
had on any subject since the tariff
bill was taken up, but Senator Smitl,
was at all times more than master CT
tho situation.
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United States government.

United States government.
IF that Is so / think 1t should gu
to the free list" declared Senator
O'Gorman.
The committee took the paragraph
under consideration.
A suggestion by the Wisconsin SEN
ator that the duty on peanut oil
should be reduced from six cents a
gallon to one cent. as the former
rate was prOhibitive, was not acted
upon.
After three hours of sharp debate
tonight the Democrats of the senate
finance committee decided to submit
To the party caucus the most import
ant amendments to the tariff bill
which have not been acted upon. The
question of higher rates than origin
ally proposed upon big incomes and
OF tax on Stock Exchange deals in
futures" will be left to the entire
party in the senate.
The committee refused to make a
further compromise upon the income
tax feature of the hill and will face
the insurgents" Of the party tomor-
row night, determined to fight for
rate OF per cent on incomes of
100000 and over. per cent on
$25O,OOO and over, per cent on
100000 and over. and Z per cent on
incomes over $1.OOO.OOO. The com
mittee members realize that the in.
surgents are strong enough to put up
n stiff argument but hope that an ap~
peal To party loyalty will prove the
winning card.
IL was decided To submit propos.
ed amendments regulating railroad
rates on articles affected by the bill
To the interstate commerce commits
sion.
The committee will fight to keep
the bill purely Il tariff measure. ana
VIII go To- all possible lengths to de-
Ioat amendments aimed at trust rcgu-
lation or subjects foreign to revenue.
raising legislation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-06
THAW HEARING MAY BE PRI.
VATE.
Court Will not Permit Even Jerome
to Attend.

Sherbrooke. Que. Sept 1.-Unless
Superior Judge Matthew Hutchinson
changes his mind overnight the ha-
beas corpus proceedings tomorrow in
the case of Harry *. Thaw will be
held in private Not even William
Travers jerome, chief of the New
York state interests seeking Thaw's
return to Matteawan, will be allowed
In chambers. Judge Hutchinson an
nounccd this decision tonight.
lie had weighed the matter careful
ly all day, noting meantime the ever
swelling crowd pouring into Sher-
brooke for the Fair. On the lips Of
nearly every one was sympathetic
word for Thaw. Taking cognizance
of this and of the outbreak of last
Wednesday. when Thaw was chcered
in court as a hero, the judge decid
ed that the wisest course would be
to exclude spectators.
reporters also are to be barred, ac-
cCrding to tOnights ARRANGEMENTS.
and while the Thaw lawyers may be
present in body, if they desire only
two representing New York are to
take part in the proceedings. They are
Samuel Jacobs, of Montreal chief
Canadian counsel for the State, and
Hector Nerrcl, appearing for the Mat
toawan Asylum, from which Thaw
escaped.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-06
MAY ADOPT CLARK AMENDMENT.
But With Some Exceptions. Thinks
Senator Smith.

Washington, Sept. 2.-Scnator r..
ID. Smith thinks il likely that the
senate will incorporate in the tarif
bill the Clarke amendment taxing
transactions in cotton futures where
no actual delivery takes place. en-
cepting the contracts covered by Sem
ator Smiths own amendment re-
quiring the grade to be specified and
delivered on demand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-06
CHINESE TROOPS TAKE NANKING
Sailor ON u. S. s. Cincinnati Wounded
During Fighting.

Shanghai, Sep. 1.-The city of
Nanking was captured today by the
Chinese government troops. The
rebel forces fled into the country
through the southern gate.
Several of the foreign warships at
Nanking were struck during the fight
ing yesterday. A sailor on the Unit.
ed States cruiser Cincinnati was
wounded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-06

Mr.. j. NJ. Kolb. of Privateer, sold
ten bales of new cotton Tuesday to
ODonnell & Co. at 1905. The ten
bales weighed SOFT and the net
amount received for the lot was
$611.7S.
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Little Effect on Situation.

Peking, Sept. 1.-The fall of Nan
king will result In little change i'm the
situation. the rebels there having
been cut off and doomed to defeat for
several weeks. The government con-
templates going slowly i'm the work
of suppressing the remaining rebels
iii the various provinces.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-06
cuMMIMS HITS EXCHANGES.
SCORES THEIR PRACTICES IN
SPEECH ON TARIFF.
Senator Declares "Short Selling"
Ono Of Days "Greatest Vices" and
"Mensce" To Country's Industrial
and Financial Strength-Urgcs
Amendment for Ten Per Cent Tax
ON All Trades Where Property Sold
Not Owned by Seller-Calls IL
"0ambling."

"0anbling."
Washington. Sept 1.-'Short sell
ing." on the New York Stock Fix
change. the Chicago board of trade
and on cotton. produce and stock ex-
changes generally. was attacked by
Senator Cummins. In the senate today,
as one OF the greatest vices" of the
day. and as ~ menace that threat
ems the Industrial and financial
strength OF the country"
Supporting an amendment he had
offered 10 the tarir bill. proposing a
10 per cent tax on all trades where
the seller did not actually own the
property sold. Mr.. Cummins, backed
oy several other Republican sena-
tors. delivered vigorous criticism
OF stock and produce exchange opera
tions and urged that congress do It's
utmost to discourage or prohibit fc-
titious trading. which he character
lied as gambling"
The Cummins amendment was Of
Tered rs substitute for the cotton
FUTURES tax proposed by Senator
Clarke. OF Arkansas. which would
impose n tax OF one tenth of per
cent per pound on all trades In cot
TON ior rnture delivery.
senator Cummins insisted that 1t
ss more important 10 restrict ana
s ncti'ious trading In futures
-" svnss~a pro-" ce tnah 10 simpiy
cos'on uso'ns'
''s" Ssoct'o" oi FUTURES
i<-y ~ DAeA 70 the SEN
~ g cemmittse Tor further
n
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.'"ae"' ''"" "ce" iro" Ao 10 as hish
90 ""es 'he ehlre STOCK issue Oh
'"o roa"' WINE Out smaii portion
ot "ock actually mad changed hands.
MOST OF the sales on the New
fork stock Exchange are fictitious"
No SAID rhousands oil men nave
osen wrecked In fortune and their
moral hbre broken down by the meth
oos employed. IL has been the chief
factor In imposing on the people "a
great volume OF watered stock upon
which they must pay dividends for
yearu To come.
"One- half of the railroad stock of
the country represents water. at least
A did at the time IL was issued.
More than one half of the stock of
All the larser industrial, cornorat,ons
has no foundation I'm value II rem
resents the immoral disposition and
the marveIlous audacitv M tho MOI,
,nstrunen,al 4, nu,,,ny u ou,
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-06

our idea of Il man who really
wanted To die is that Atlanta man
suiCiding, cut his throat with a
safety razor.-Greenville Piedmont.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-09-11
DELTA A BUSY TOWN
CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHOIR WILL
GIVE CANTATA FRIDAY EVEN
ING-THE MAJESTIC THEATRE
OPENS FOR BUSINESS,

Delta, Sept. 8. = The Christian
church choir will give dramatic can,
tata, taken from the old Bible, Friday
evening, Sept. r. A grand treat is
anticipated
The Majestic theatre viii open for
business Wednesday evening, Sept.
10, Mr.. Marohn, proprietor.
Altha Greenlee has gone to Canada
to look after his land interests in that
country.
A young man by the name of Nor
row committed suicide by shooting
himself at home of Floyd Adams, neal
Hayesville, Sunday afternoon.
Many of our farmers are cutting VI
corn as the drought has cut the hay
crop short with many.
Very little fall blowing has beer
done so far In this locality.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-09-11
THE CITY LEVY MADE
City Council Fixes 1t at 40 80 Mills
for the Coming Year.

The city tax levies for the coming
year of 1913 were made by the city
council at special meeting last night,
adjourned from regular meeting on
Labor Day, and show total assess.
ment by the city for next year of
forty and three-fourths mills The
levies this year totaled 42h mills,
nearly two mills higher than next
year. This total does not include the
assessment of five mills against agri.
cultural lands within the city limits.
The library fund was raised half
mill for next year while the improve
ment fund was lowered a mill, the
fund lowered half mill,
the Firemen's Pensions fund lowered
fourth mill, and the judgment fund,
which was half mill this year, was
dropped out of the levies for next year.
These changes account for the lower
total.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-09-11
Conference Notes.

Rev. o. B. Chassell, of Walker, Ia,
and a member of the Upper Iowa con-
ference, is representing the Iowa
Methodist, a new paper in Methodism.
1t will have about twenty pages and
will be about 9x12 inches in size, prac-
tically the same size as the Christian
Advocate. IL will not only be state
paper, but will also issue district edi-
tions II required number are order
ed or guaranteed. The subscription
price is small, as it will cover prac-
tically every phase of church work.
Rev. H. C. Millice, of Kellogg, is
rejoicing in having completed eight
years of continuous service as dis.
trict secretary OF the Oskaloosa dis.
trict and eighteen years Of this kind
of work in connection with the Iowa
conference.
Miss Name Jericho, of Washington
and Miss Oura Hopkinson, OF the
First Church, Burlington, two OF oul
conference deaconesses, are attending
the sessions of the conference and
areI very helpful in giving in forma
tio8 regarding their work.
Rev. John l.. Fort, the district sup
eriHtendent of the Saratoga district
OF the Troy IN. ~ conference, has
beeh present at the session OF the
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-09-11
ELM eLovEAMAolsoN.

Still very hot and dry. -
Charlie DeWitt's children are Inn
proving slowly. Ruthie Is up and
around again.
Lee Hite is on the sick list.
Roy Momyer moved his family 10
the Grandma Phillips place, now own
ed by Willie Phillips,
Lee Hite will move where Roy liv-
ed
John Jarard went to Chicago Sun
day morning with cattle, returning
"Wednesday morning,
Elm Grove school began Monday
morning with Miss Lecile Malone, OF
Oskaloosa. as teacher.
Earl Stout, wife and baby took In
the sights at Abba Labor day and re.
lport fine time.
Mabel Smith and Grandma Day
came up Saturday night and SUNDAY
TO help care for the sick at c. w.
IDeWitt's.
| Those attending the state fair from
these parts were VIII Hite and wife,
Floyd Hite and wife, John AKRON and
Harry Jarard Lloyd Jarard, OF
Wright came up and went with them
Mrs. Ada Hite's brother and wife.
lof Fremont, visited her few days.
Mrs. Rill Win Is home from the
hospital and Is getting along as well
as could be expected.
Leonard Stout and lady friend Miss
Matte Awtry were OskaIoosa callers
| sept ). DEW DROP.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-09-11
Bones and Watch Found.

While well diggers were at work
at Atlantic sinking we'll at the wat
Ter plant, something was struck by the
digging machine that stopped the ma
chine temporarily. Eventually a hui
man bone was brought to the surface.
The men became interested to know
whether some person had been buried
there and persevered with their dig
ging. A watch case was brought up,
with other pieces of bone. Investiga.
tons are being made, but so far nc
one has been able to remember any
instance of disappearance that will
throw any light on the discovery,
The homes and tina watch case were
discovered at depth Of twenty-six
feet
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-09-11
Hunters Licenses.

The following have been ISSUE
Iunters' licenses since our last
,ort: .....
Willie Hartman, Oskaloosa.
Fred McVey, Oskaloosa.
G. e. Tahash, Clifford.
]. +. Stoltz, OskaloOsa.
C.. A. Black, Oskaloosa.
Paul Stump, Oskaloosa.
irwin Beach. Tioga.
viii Beach, Tioga.
Glen Dewitt, Tioga.
G. w. Stump, Oskaloosa.
Herman McCurdy, 0skaloosa.
f. F. Whiffle, Oskaloosa.
Walter Vickers, New Sharon.
John Steck, Oskaloosa.
Dave Lewis, Beacon.
Charles Brock, 0skaloosa.
Fred Brock. Oskaloosa.
Roy Shoemake, Oskaloosa.
w. Il. Cunningham, Oskaloosa,
+. A. Cunningham, Oskaloosa.
w. A. Pilgrim, Oskaloosa.
w. p. Blackford, Oskaloosa.
A. NJ. Hixson, oskaloosa.
Charles Livingston, oskaloosa
Fred Walton, Blyth.
J. Welch, Fremont
j. |. Wilson Beacon.
Ben f. Wolf. Oskaloosa.
Joseph Rutherford. Rose Hill.
S. A. Wymore, Oskaloosa.
Willie White. Rose Hill,
Van O. Hale, Oskaloosa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-09-11
uon..,v Universal in Finland.

The Firms place their money and
valuables in heies in the ground and
cover them with a big leaf Such
treasure Is sacredly respected by all
who pass Il; but, in the rare event
of a man wishing to borrow OF his
neishbor during his absence. he viii
take only the smallest sum he re-
duires. and place a message In the
hole telling Of his urgent need. prom
Using to repay the amount on a speci'
fed date. And he win invariably keep
his word. for the Finn Is invincibie IN
bis Independence.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-09-11

In addition to these levies there is
a road tax of mills assessed against
the agricultural lands located in the
city limits. This includes a tract of
five acres or more. ..s
Several individuals and committees
were heard from by the city council
as the first matter of business and the
affairs brought up by them led to dis
cussions that consumed much time
and, in one instance, considerable
heated argument. A Rosenblatt spoke
on behalf of committee of business
men and farmers present to represent
the Mahaska County Fall Festival and
asked the council for the use of the
streets and city park during the days
that the festival will be In progress,
Oct. 7, and 8. On motion of Rob-
erts, the request was unanimously
granted, with the single reservation
that the park will not house any con.
sessions.
Chris Winter was present to dis
cuss the matter of fire protection at
his Home bakery on High avenue
West and the arguments that ensued
! from such discussion waXed rather
warm at times. Mr. Winters has con.
structed an addition to his bakery
building above the first floor and II
appears that 1t does not strictly con
! form to the fire ordinance of the city
| The matter was called to the atten'
ton of the council some time ago by
the fire chief and referred to the fire
committee. The committee investi
gated and told Mr.. Winter that If he
IL. tofr hny
he would be strictly fire-proof. The
orders we're complied with, but the
| fire chief says the structure violates
the city ordinance and must be re
moved. The matter was thoroughly
discussed last evening with Mr.. Win
tiers, Fire Chief McCracken and the
members of the council all taking al
active part. The situation seems Il
be that the structure does violate the
strict Interpretation of the ordinance
but there are many others in the fire
limits just as bad or worse. No &C
ton was taken.
Earl Cooper, representing the Tri
umph Soap Co., of Grinnell, appeared
and sold the council FIVE gallons of hi
liquid soap and four dispensers TO
use in the city hall.
NJ. II. Davidson spoke in regard L
a retaining wall at his property nea
High avenue and Eleventh street AM
wanted the city to help him build il
The matter had been referred to
committee some time ago and tn
committee reported that the counci
had no right to do such thing. Re
port of committee accepted.
The Library Board for the cominI
tyear was appointed by Mayor SeeN
lers as follows: Prof. ID. NJ. Edwards
Mrs. Marjorie Graves Walton and Co
III. F. McNeill. These citizens const
tuted the board during the past veal
Tax matters and railroad crossing
lcame to bat and we're disposed of.
The storm water drain east of EleN
ZENITH street between High avenue an
First avenue was ordered extende
l75 feet at the request of the city Ell
gineer. Tax assessments came mex
and the city council adjourned to a
informal discussion of the variou
levies,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-09-11

The two sessions of the District
Conference have been held. the first
at Hedrick. in October. and was large
interest. The second was held at
New Sharon. in June. and almost all
the pastors were In attendance and
had the additional interest of having
Bishop Bristol. the resident Bishop,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-09-11

always aim little higher than
the mark. says q philosopher. What
kiss girl on the nose? Never'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-17

his first wife. He feels the greater
sights, however and writhes under them.
Mrs. Payne Thompson. Mrs, Ned Berwind.
Mrs, "Normie" Whitehouse, have neither
called on his new wife nor allowed her to
be presented to them. Mrs. Ava Astor.
recently installed at Beechwood gave them
both the cut direct the day she arrived.
They live in splendid isolation, unhon-
ored and unsung, invited nowhere.
"The Alfred Vanderbilts 2" asked some
one the other day at the Casino. "Elave
they returned?" Dear me. how can they
have the courage2'
mo. indeed. I have not called; nor do
l intend to-
Contrast their fate with that Of the first
Mrs Alfred. She Is the most popular
hostess In the colony. Harborview, her
magnificent estate, Is the scene of one
dance after another. one dinner after an
other. Her invitations are never refused
She Is the guest of honor at Mrs. Fish's,
Mrs. Goelet's. Mrs. Astor's, Mrs. Gerry's.
These matrons are at her back In her
fight to keep her former husband and his
wife out of society. She Is fighting not
only for herself but for her son.
All this time Alfred has not stood
tamely by and made no effort to regain
his birthright, He has spent money like
water to get II back by the horse show
route. He has made his name through
out England because OF his coaching en-
terprises and his promotion OF the Olympic
Horse Show, which would not exist were
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-17
His Social OstrdciSf7z

Therefore when the Alfreds arrived In
Newport recently they found none Of the
Vanderbilt family In residence except the
Reginald Vanderbilts, and Of course they
DO not count in giving social or family
recognition. Reginald Vanderbilt, 1t VIII
be remembered, is Altred's brother and
the sharer in many scrape and escapade.
where is your mother?" asked the new
wife of Alfred when she arrived.
"Gone to England" replied Reginald.
where are your sisters twain?"
s'Gladys is in England and Gertrude Is
In Scotland answered Reggie, a bit en-
oarrassed.
"And where are your cousins and your
aunts?" thus the new Mrs. Vanderbilt
anxiously.
"Just left for trip around the world"
stammered Reggie.
But didn't they know we were coming
with baby?" asked poor Mrs. Vanderbilt
Number Two.
"Oh, yes, they knew all right That's
Why Reggie did not finish the an
swer.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-17

there was little chance for her husband
to regain his lost social position.
Newport knew this before the Alfreds
arrived. In fact, the news that they were
coming disturbed that frivolous colony as
1t has never perhaps been disturbed. ls
1t bravado on their part?' asked the
matrons. Surely Alfred at least must
know that he has put himself beyond the
pale" "It isn't bravado," said others, who
still held a kindly feeling for the holder
of the most Of old Commodore Vanderbilt's
millions "He Is anxious to realize his
wifes ambitions, and he feels no doubt
that the baby Will reconcile him with the
family"
well, whatever it is that makes them
come they're going to make it very aWk-
ward for everybody" was the general
verdict
This was only too true. Early in the
Spring the Vanderbilt family had planned
a brilliant season. Mrs. Vanderbilt was
TO open The Breakers and have the Laszlo
Szechenyis with her for the Summer. Inc
Harry Payne Whitneys were to open their
house on Bellevue avenue, the 'Neely's, to
omen Beaulieu, and Mrs. Mckay Twombly
was to open her handsome place on the
cliffs. Then, like a bolt from the blue,
came word that Alfred intended to come
to Newport. oh, what scurry there
wasl
Mrs. Vanderbilt ordered the shutters
MT back on The Breakers and fed to
Sussex to stay with the Szechenyis, the
Harry Payne Whitneys took refuge In
Scotland, and the day after the Alfreds
arrived Mrs. Twombly and her daughter,