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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-05-31
DENIES WAR RVMORS.
state Department Sets Down Hard on
Reports That America is Preparing
for Conflict.

Washington, May 27.-The follow
ing statement was issued today by the
state department.:
The state department has author
lied the American embassy at Tokyo
to deny San Francisco telegram
which appeared in Tokyo to the effect
that preparations were being made for
war. The report was to the effect that
troops and artillery were being sent
to Hawaii, and that the Philippine
garrison was to be increased.
"A few artillery details have been
sent to Hawaii pursuant to a plan
adopted before this administration
began, but no increase is contem-
plated in the Philippine garrison. The
changes that have taken place are
only the customary exchange of reg
iments.
The department regrets that any
newspaper or newspaper representa-
tive should send so misleading a tel
egram from the United States
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-05-31

London, May 28.-In an editorial
on the California situation The Stand
ard advises Japan to deal with the
question as a purely business matter
rather than TO inject into it suggestion
Of offended racial and national pride.
"As the allies of Japan and the firm
friends Of the United States, the Brit
ish people would deem it a misfortune
Of the first magnitude if the negotia-
tions left behind feelings Of exaspera-
ton on either side it says.
The Standard proceeds TO show that
the occidental world is interested in
the larger aspects of the question
raised by the land law. In British
Columbia no less than in California
feeling against the settlement Of Japa-
neso and Chinese is strong. Austra.-
ian democracy has its own very de-
cided views on the subject even if the
danger of a Japanese invasion is not
great. But, the paper adds, the pee
cedent of unrestricted admission
would be dangerous should awaken
ing China demand the same provisions
because Chinese is a most efficient
machine and has learned through a
struggle for existence in his own over
populated country the secret of sub
sisting on a minimum.
These considerations" says the
paper, should be borne in mini
when the Japanese talk Indignantly
of the California attitude as an in
suit to their nation. The Japanese,
II they have undergone a self ;xam-
ination, must be conscious tha, race
feeling plays no small part in their
attitude towards the foreigner"
The japanese are advised to go slow
in making an issue OF the race dues-
ton, which if allowed to develop,
would oblige Japan eventually to face
the united Western world.
1T is unthinkable," says The Sand
ard in conclusion, that Great Britain
could view with indifference any dis
position on the part of present allies
to attack America. Between the peo-
! pie Of the great republic and our
selves there are ties of blood and
cor mon interest which ooulH under
no circumstances be disresarteI.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-05-31
ENGLAND ADVISES JAPAN.
LEADING LONDON JoI-R\AD
URGES MODERATION.

The Standard Warns Japan to Con.
slider That British Colonies Are In
tercsted i'm the Larger Aspects Of
the ISSUE Raised by the California
Land Law and Their Sympathics
are With California.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-05-31
MUST GAGE BLIND TIGERS"
Else Uncle Sam Won't Enlarge Bar.
racks ut Port Royal.

Washington, May 27.--Plans to en-
large the naval detention barracks. at
Port Royal :. G.. it is understood.
will h" abandoned unless the state
authorities suppress the "hIind tigers
ON which TN" navy department has
had complaint
Secretary Daniels holds II rs useless
To- attempt reform work i'm behalf of
the men, when. after leaving the res
"rvation they fall into the lowest
Kind of cuNir"nmcuts.'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-05-31
Come Johnny" He Said Tersely,
"Get Up--You're Wanted"

Ing aside again. was this officer
searched by your party"
lie was, sir, but no papers were
found. He stated To- me later that his
despatch was verbal"
Had 1t been delivered"
Il so understood him.
We'll, how did he account to you
Tor being where he was found?"
Brennan hesitated, and glanced un-
easily toward me. Like flash the
thought came that the man was striv-
Ing to keep her name entirely out of
sight; he did not wish her presence
mentioned.
There was no explanation at
tempted" he said finally. "He seemed
simply to be hiding there"
"Alone?"
Again l caught his eyes, and it al
most seemed that l read entreaty in
them.
Excepting the wife of the noun
taineer'" he answered hoarsely.
rs. this true?" asked Sheridan, his
stern face fronting me.
made my decision instantly. There
might be some reason, possibly her
own request, whereby her being alone
with me that night should remain un-
told. Very we'll, it would never be
borne to other ears through any fail
ure OF my lips to guard the secret
She had voluntarily pledged herself to
90 IN Sheridan in NV doropeo. ,,,t;l
she did so, her secret, if secret in
deed it was, should remain safe with
me. l could do no less in honor.
1T is not altogether true" I said
firmly, and no one knows this better
than Major Brennan. / was there, as
l told him. wholly because of an ac-
cident upon the road, but as to it's par
ticulars | must most respectfully de-
cline to answer"
you realize what such a refusal
may mean to you?"
Il understand fully the construction
which may unjustly be placed upon
1t by those who desire to condemn
me, but at present / can make no more
definite reply. l have reason TO be-
lieve the full facts will be presented
to you by one in whose word you will
have confidence"
Sheridan Strengthened in his chair.
and looked across the table at me
almost angrily.
Very WELL sir" he said gravely.
Your fate is in your own hands,
and will depend very largely upon
your replies to my questions. You
claim TO have been the bearer of
dispatches, and hence no spy, yet you
possess nothing to substantiate your
claim. AS your regiment is with Lee,
| presume YOU were seeking Long
street. Were your dispatches deliv-
ered?'
i have reason to belive So"
by yOurself?"
by the sergeant who accompanied
me, and who continued the journey
after | was detained"
us Lee contemplating an immediate
movcmcnt?'
General Sheridan" | exclaimed in,
dignantly, you must surely forget
that | am an officer of the Confeder.
ate Army. You certainly have no
reason to expect that will so far
disregard my obvious duty as to an
wer such question"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-05-31
OF INTEREST TO BANKS.
comptroller Generals Ruling Re-
garding School and Municipal
Banks.

Columbia, May 27.-Comptroller
General \. w. Jones today, in a letter
to Auditor Il. NJ. Dove, of York coun-
ty, tells him to ignore the action of
the county board of equalization in
eNempting from taxation the amounts
of banks investments in school and
municipal bonds. This, said the Comp
tr"ller General is beyond their pow
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15

burglars entered the office OF u
manufacturing concern In Mnnha'
tan III" other night. removed tafc
Weighing 500 pounds from the build
, Ing. carried the heavy load TO Ions
Island city. blew IL open In an open
field ana after taking all tho cash
they could find. left tn" shattered
saf. on a dump. The poiic. did no,
Know anything about the burglary
some boys who notified the pole"
department. Now the authorities are
looking for fingcrprinis.
The police were more fortunate.
however. in another ease. when they
arrested five men aud two young ~o-
men. who. II Is charged. have been
blowing open and robbinI safes In
the Bronx for many months. Scores
loi safes In the Bronx were rohhed
during the past mohth or two. but
the police authorities were unable Ia
find any trace OF tho burglars. The
timely arrest OF one Of the membe
OF the gnnE upon another charge led
to tho discovery OF the rest OF the
gang and eventually their arrest.
The other day n little hoy was run
over and killed by an putnmobil"
aud five women claimed tho body as
that OF their own offspring. II took
several hours search and invcsiiGn-
ton to convince four Of the mothers
that the dead hoy was not theirs.
Finally ,h"r. was one claimant left
and ~ the child was proved To b"
hers. the body was turned over 10
her.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15

Of one OF the races in which he was
plotting ''Willfui'. on" OF Big Tim
Sullivans horses. His injury kept
him from the saddle from tha, dny
on and mrcd by the white lights Of
broadway. Fuller began to sci pace
in dissipation that surrounded him
with the usual crowd OF good fcl-
lows" and turned his real friends
away.
He went through his slj0,"oo in
wine. women. song and the clattcr OF
vnrI-coiorcd chips From time to
time hr got into trouble through
drunkenness and on each successive
appearance in court /; was learned
how rapid his fortune was disappear
ing. For tn. last three years Fuller
has been down and out. living on the
charity OF his former friends and the
odd sums he could pick mp In var
ious ways. His honesty was never
questioned. however. until the theft
of the watch tina, brought him to
court this time
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
TAFT TO LIVE IN HOTEL

New Haven. Conn. Jan. l5.-
President Taft will make his home
for time at lenst. next spring. at
the hotel here bearing his name It
Is said that the entire sixth floor
front was set apart for Mr.. Taft.
which would give him nine rooms,
The only remodelins Of the apart
ments to he done is the installation
OF n special bath. which will be three
feet wide. six feet lang and four feet
deep. MIR. Taft is expected here
about April l. as he plans to go
south for n few weeks after leaving
the White House.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
AT ONE TINE GREATEST
JOCKEY IN AMERICA
HAS CONFESSED THEFT

New York. Jan. LIN = broken
voice and with tears trickling down
his checks. Grover Cleveland Full
Ter, once rated ~ the greatest jock
cy In America. and possessor Of Il
fortune estimated at more than
$4,000, stood before Judge Kos
aisky. IN the court OF general Sos
sions yesterday and pleaded guilt!
10 stealing n watch. Moved by the
story of the spectacular success and
ritiTul downfall. the court remanded
him to the Tombs to await sentence.
intimating TO those around him that
he could no, find /, in his heart to
deal very harshly with the former
idol of the turf.
Fuller's downward plunge began
soon after he had recovered from the
injury received In jam o. she ia
maicn track in l9di At the finish
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
M'DERMOTT MAY NOT
DEFEND GOLF TITLE

New York. Jan. 15.-Jack McDer-
mott, the first American to win the
open golf championship of the Unit
ed states. who has held the title for
two years. may not defend his. title
in the open tousnatHe ycnr
When Msgetmott reat6en New York
yesterday hc learned that the tour
namcnt had been sct for June and
that at the Brooklyn.
Il guess that will keep me out of
lit. he said. "as expect to saIl. fe
England about the middle ,o4
McDermott said; he ~ ~
early departure 10 order 70 hay Z
plenty of time ,tospractice for the
British open championship. which is
scheduled for the latter part of Jupll
BY remaining for the tournament
Brooklyn McDcrmotL
time to get across and
have at least n weeks ftEetfde, but
he declared that In Justice to those
who were financing his trip to En-
gland he ought to have more prac-
tice abroad. =
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
LIVED ON
RAW EGGS
Mr.. Richards Experience With Dif'
ferent Diets. Peaches and
Buttermilk for Three Years.

Cccilton, Md.-Mr. George Richards,
Of this place. during the past II years,
has probably tried more different diets
than the average person would ever use
in a lifetime.
What he has to say about his expert
ments, must therefore be highly interest,"
ing to anyone suffering from indigestion
OF stomach troubles OF any kind.
He says: "For more than II years,
I suffered with stomach troubles, and
paid hundreds Of dollars for doctor bills
and medicines. ] was also operated on
for piles.
lived on dried peaches and buttermilk
for nearly three years. The only thing
that would not give me pain was raw eggs.
was a physical wreck. ] could moi
sleep, and was as near crazy - man
must say that after taking two 25-ceni
packages Of Thedford's Black -Draught,
4 did me more good than all ! ever spent
for other medicines.
have been working daily on the farm
ever since, and AM rs hard as iron" :"
This purely vegetable remedy has been
In successful use for more than !0 Year,:
Try 1t. Brtbe sure that its "Thedford's."
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE
IN THE SANE PLACE

San Francisco. Calf. Jan. Ii
Lightning docs trikc twice In tho
sano place. Early this morning two
succcssivc bolts wrecked the point
Bonita life saving station on the
Marin county shore Of the Golden
Gate. The thunderstorm was the
first here since January 26. 1912.
Just after midnight the first bolt
|splintered tho station signal staff
Not long after second holt strock
and demolished the station signal
tower and burned out the office teic-
phone. played mischief with the
plumbing and left the station open
TO the weather. Heavy rain prevent
cd fire and nobody was injured.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
LABOR FEDERATION
LOSES FRENCH GRIP

London. Jan. l'.-Evcn ms early
as the present time there are plenty
OF signs TO show that the new year
Will not pass without the great labor
disturbances which have become a
part OF English social life during re-
cent years. Al present 1t is almost
certain that London will be without
bread but the home made kind dur
ing Easter. FOR the week before that
festival all the bakers OF the metro
polls will 20 on n strike unless the
bakeries materially improve the con-
ditions under which the mon are
working.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15

builder living on West Nlnety-third
street, telephoncd to police head
quarters tha, her mistress had caught
a burglar in the house and asked 10
send some officers to the house TO
TAX. charge OF the prisoner. Two de-
icctIvcs were sent to the house In
great hurry and arrived there bcrath-
l"ssly. only to find that III. only one
IN the house who needed prompt re-
lief was ih" burglar. when the de-
ic"iiv"s arrived the maid who re-
cciv"i them. directed Them 10 tho
bathroom. Their" they found the
burglar. bent back over the edr" oI
III. bathiuh. while Mrs. Mcintyre.
perfectly calm and smiling. held the
Intruder In nn uncomfortable posi-.
zion. her strong hand cluichine his
throat and nearly sirangllng him.
The burglar was evidently glad when
the detectives arrived and released
MIN from the grasp OF Mrs. McIn-
tyres hand.
There has been a great deal OF
noise throughout the country about
the high Irlc. OF eggs. du. 10 the
tactics OF tn. egg trust. but no
whcr" did the prices reach the reg
ord established last week by poul-
trymnn exhibiting ut the Madison
square Garden poultry show. lie
sold eggs at the price Of 81 Il piece or
$50 - dozen and ,her. seemed 10 be
considerable demand for these cIIs.
The eggs came from u new breed OF
chickens which u noted fancl.r at
Lakewood is raising and are. al least
Tor the present. no, Intended for food
purposes.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
HEAVIEST CIVIL WAR
VETERAN DIES IN NEW YORK

Saranac Lake, y. Y, Jan. To-
Peter Dubray, said to be the heaviest
civil war veteran. is dead He
weighed 40 pounds when he stepped
on the scales New Years day to
please n gathering of his twelve chill
drcn and thirty grandchildren. He
was 30 years old. and member OF
the 01st New York volunteers. He
was shot in an engagement and car
of his death.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
SCHEDULES FILED TO
SECURE IR0NWORKERS' BONDS

Washington. Jan. l5.-Schedulc
of property valued at $4,000 were
filed yesterday with United States
Commissioner Foote. preliminary to
obtaining bonds for the release OF
Frank NJ. Ryan. president OF the
Iron Workers Union. r. II. Hoilihan
and William schupe. who were con
victed In the Indianapolis dynamite
conspiracy trial. The bonds are:
Ryan 100000: Hollihan $50.OOO and
Schupc SlOOOO
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
YOUTHFUL THIEVES TRY
10 SELL LOOT TO OWNER

Los Angeles. Calf. Jan. la.-Af-
ter having robbed seven residences.
a barber shop and a jcwclry stor.
Frederick Ross. II years old. and Al
lison Gallup. tw" years his junior.
were arrested and lodged In Jail.
Tho downfall OF the younhfu1
burglars was du" to poor memory. as
they tried to sell n pair Of opera
glasses 10 their owner who had been
deprived OF them n few hours pre-
viously.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
CASTRO EXCLUDED;
ATTORNEY TO APPEAL

New York. san. 1.-THE special
board Of INJURY Ut Ellis island today
decided that cipriano Castro. ex.
president Of Venezuela. should lse ex.
cluded from entering tho United
States. Castro'x attorneys immc.
dia,ely announced that the decision
OF the local ino!srattoa autheettjeI
would be appealed 70 the Dspastmeat
Of Commerce and Labor.
Washington. Jan. i5.-The fate OF
Cipriano Castro's attempt to enter
the United States In now largely in
ihs hands OF Secretary Sagel. who
today received u report from tha
special board Of inquiry ut New York.
1t is understood that the board did
not announce Its conclusion AZ to the
admissibility OF Castro. but submit.
ted the record for Secretary NaGei'x
pcrnsal before determining whether
Castro should he deported or nd
mitted.
Tho board must make q decision
and II It authorizes Castro's admis-
sion IL would he beyond the power OF
Secretary Nagel to consider the case
unless some member OF the board OF
inquiry should appeal to him.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15

Montreal, Jan. 1.-The Duchess
Of Connaught is at the Royal Victoria
hospital here for an operation for ap-
pcndicitis. She was brought here on
a specially train from Ottawa after
her condition had become grave. She
was under treatment here some
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-12-04
FOR CHATTING DISH SUPPER
nose Fond Of Cheese viii Find This
Meal Exactly Suited to
Their Taste.

Into chatting dish put half a cup
OF milk-add to this half an onion
chopped fine-a red and a green pep.
per seeded and cut in small pieces. a
large juicy tomato, skinned and cut
IN small pieces, together with a tea.
spoonful of salt and three humps CT
sugar Let these boil slowly for ten
minutes. Add to this cupful Of
cheese and when it is thoroughly
melted pour in a we'll beaten egg
beating all the time until the mixture
is smooth. Have ready sufficient toast
beautifully Drowned and serve large
spoonful on each square of toast. Five
people can be served with this auan.
tity. 1t makes an appetizing supper
dish, and one which will often be
called for by those who care for
cheese.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-12-04
FRENCH OMELET VERY GOOD
slightly Different From the Usual
Combination, but Is Excellent
Breakfast Dish.

Use more yolks than whites Of eggs.
~ insure the proper tenderness. The
pan should be small and thin, to &C.
cure thick omelet and quick cook.
ing. For small omelet, take two
whole eggs and the yolks of two
more; beat with spoon until a full
spoonful can be taken up. add three
tablespoonful of water, one-fourth a
teaspoonful of Salt and a dash of pep.
per. and when well mixed turn into a
not 'melet pan in which tablespoon
ful OF butter has been melted. Move
TO hot part of the range for a few
seconds. then with a thin knife or
spatula separate the cooked portion
from the side OF the frying pan and
snake the pan back and forth in such
manner that the cooked portion
may rumple on the pan and leave
space for the uncooked egg to run
down upon the hot surface of the
pan. When cooked to a creamy con.
slstency throughout begin at the side
OF the pan next the handle and roll
the omelet over and then upon a hot
plate. Serve at once.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-12-04

XQyESTI0hs

10 drive a nail through a plaster
wall without injury to the wall. dir
IN hot water first. This will pre-
vent 1t from breaking away the wall
10 give a soft. tread to o:lcloth
and also to increase its length oil
serviceableness. put layer of saw.
dust On the floor before laying it.
TO keep bread boards a beautiful
color. rub them we'll with half a
lemon; then wash them in cold water
and stand them in the wind or in the
sun to dry.
TO prevent the corners from wear.
ing on table oilcloth. paste at each
corner. on the wrong side. a square
OF. cotton before putting the oilcloth
on the table.
10 remove the greasy.looking
marks on the arms and head rests
OF leather chairs. use linseed oil az
follows: Boil half pint of oil and
let stand until nearly cold; then pour
IN half q pint Of vinegar. Stir until
II Is well mixed. then bottle, and It
Is ready for use. Put few drops on
q flannel and polish with soft dusters
This will thoroughly renovate all
leather.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-12-04
BEST FOR THE BATHROOM
Nothing viii Take the Place Of the
inexpensive and Easily Made
Rag Rug.

Somehow bathroom rug is a more
Eor less unsatisfactory proposition 1t
'1s very likely because water will
splash upon it and damp towels and
lunslippered feet insist upon seeking
Its soft surface. And so, from sheer
sanitary necessity. the bathroom rug
must be washable: and from sheer
contrariness washable rug will slip
and wriggle-at least nine out of
ten do
But there is one kind that is more
quietly inclined than most because It
Is heavier-the old rag rug of our
grandmother's days. Cut an oval
from some heavy washable material
the size you desire the rug when
finished. Denim would answer the
purpose. Then from the strips of
some heavy, soft. washable goods
make an even braid, being careful to
fold In the rough edges neatly while
plating the strips.
| The braid may be as wide or as
narrow as you wish. and the strips
cut accordingly. II the rug is to be
blue and white. have one strip Of
white and two Of blue, so that the
rug VIII not show the soil too easily.
10 not have the strips too long
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-12-04
Cream Of Lima Bean Soup.

Cook one pint lima beans in slightly
saited water until perfectly tender.
Press through a colander, add one
quart milk. put through food chop.
per one or two onions. as the flavor Of
onions is desired. Rub together one
tablespoon Of butter, two tablespoons
hour. Add to the mixture, heat, stir
constantly until smooth, and add q
dash of peppers. Salt to properly sea.
son. Serve hot. l find a vast differ.
ence in lima beans. Some turn dark
IN cooking and flavor is Objectionable,
but those that remain light in color
when cooked are very palatable.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-12-04
Fish Soufne.

Make cream sauce of one large
teaspoonful of butter, one tablespoon.
full OF flour and one cup Of milk. Have
ready one cup of cold fish (any kind /,
In small pieces. beaten yolks of two
eggs. and salt. After making the
sauce add the fish and eggs; IL de-
sired add a drop or two of table
sauce. Let it cook minute, let cool
and fold in the whites beaten stiff.
Have ramekins or buttered dish ready,
place in hot water in a pan and bake
20 minutes. These will be light and
delicious.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-12-04

r'ek'ed Apples, Peaches and Pears.
"A good mixed pickle is made by com.
bining the three different kinds Of
fruit. Rub the down of the peaches
with coarse cloth. peel the pears II
the skin be tough, otherwise simply
remove the blossom end and peel the
apples. leaving the stems on. Stick
couple OF cloves in each piece of
fruit. For six pounds of fruit allow
three of sugar, a pint of strong vine.
gar, four dozen cloves and two dozen
cassfa buds. Cook the syrup is min.
utes. skim we'll and put in the fruit.
COOK until tender, then pack in glass
or stone jars and seal,