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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
WILL MOVE NEXT WEEK.
Commercial and Savings Bank Sec
urcs New Quarters.

UrcS New Quarters.
The Commercial and Savings Bank
will move from it's present quarters
the early part Of next week into the
building fOrmerely occupied by the
Star Restaurant.
An effort was made to secure this
place when the bank was first organ
lied, but the attempt was unsuccessful
However, now it is possible to get the
building and the bank is getting ready
To move. The new quarters will af
ford more space and better accomo-
dations for its employees and for it's
customers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29

Ei Paso. Texas. Nov 25.-The
bloodiest battle of the Mexican revolu-
tion Is raging around Ciudad Juarez,
Just across the Rio Grande from this
city.
The battle began late yesterday and
lasted until eleven o'clock last night.
The Constitutionalist army, under
General villa. apparently administer
ing a crushing defeat to the Federal
forces under General Mercado.
The bloody conflict was resumed at
daylight this morning. Gen. villa as
suming the offensive. Gen. Villa de-
ciares today that he will exterminate
the Federal army.
The Federals swept into the teeth Of
n whitening rain OF bullets In attempt
Ing to reach the ract track and find
shelter I'm the huge concrete stadium,
but were driven back with heavy loss
e.
The roar Of battle continuing
s"'ooshous thc toTenoon anu many
Mexicans fed across the river into the
United States. The wounded soldiers
that have been brought In told a dra-
matte story Of last nights battle. In
the darkness the soldiers frequently
fired on soldiers. on their own side.
Gen. orozco. with four thousand Fed
erals who tried turning the left flank
Of the Rebel army were repelled with
fearful loss.
The nshtins line extends fully
twelve miles.
=. ~ PesQ q we'll Rr2tactsQ by, Amer
!l "a s6ldiers
Ars oessd l ne ection around Ju-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
TALKING OF TUNNEL.
English Cabinet Officers Discuss
Channel Plans.

London, Nov. 24.-The government
Is taking up the question of the con-
struction OF tunnel under the English
channel. and Premier Asquith has in
vited the admiralty, the war office and
the board Of trade to examine into the
question and prepare full reports for
submission to the committee on i'm
perial defense, which will decide as
to It's practicability.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
PRESIDENT EMERSON DEAD.
THOMAS NJ. EMERSON, PRESI
DENT OF ATLANTIC COAST
LINE
Died Tuesday Night i'm Wilmington of
Acute Indigestion Following Brief
Illness - Worked His Way Up to
Head Of Great System.

Wilmington, n. c., Nov. 25.-Thom-
as Martin Emerson, president Of the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad company,
died late tonight at his home here, fol-
lowing an attack Of acute indigestion
yesterday while on trip of inspection
over the system with members of the
board Of directors.
Mr.. Emerson, attended by his ply
sician and friends, early today reached
Wilmington or special train from
the South and while it was announced
that his condition was improved. he
later grew worse and died at IL
o'clock.
Mr.. Emerson was born in PrebIe
county, Ohio. March 20. 1851. He en-
tered the railroad service 1867 as q
clerk in the freight Office at Hagers-
town, Ind, and by degrees forged his
way to the front rank Of railroad men
in the country. From a clerk in the
graph operator and later chief freight
and ticket clerk at Marion. Ind, and
Ft. Wayne, Ind. He later was general
passenger travelling agent of the De-
troit and indianapolis through line"
Coming south in January, 1875, he be-
came clerk in the general freight Of
flee Of the Charlotte, Columbia & Au-
gusta railroad and in July of the same
year was promoted to chief clerk IN
the general freight and passenger de-
partment Of the Atlantic Coast Line,
In which capacity he served until Sep
tember 1, 1880, when for a year he
was assistant general freight and tick
ct agent Of the same road. In August,
1881, he was appointed assistant gen.
eral freight agent Of the c. & o. rail-
road. afterwards becoming general
freight and passenger agent From
July !, 1891, to July, 1902, he was
traffic manager of the Atlantic Coast
Line. later becomfng third wee prestl
dent. About five years ago he, suc-
ceeded the late President Erwin of the
Atlantic Coast Line. -.
Mr.. Emerson was taken i'll Sunday
at Dupont, Ga, while on an inspection
tour of the road Of which he was pres
ident. He was taken to Waycross,
Ga. Sunday night. and spent Moae
day under the care OF physicians in
a hospital there. Last night he was
apparently much better, and was
taken aboard a special train for Will
mingtOn. A trained nurse and a ply
sician accompanied him. When he ar
rived here today he was takeasxp his
home. his physician reporting him
practically out of danger 4s
Physicians announced that the
immediate cause Of Mr.. Emerson's
death was angina pectoris, superin-
duced by the attack of acute indiges-
ton from which he was suffering.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
A GREAT GRAIN HARVEST.
Saskatchewan Values Crop at About
$11O,OOO,OOO.

winnipeg, Manitoba, Nov. 24.-The
government Of Saskatchewan today
announced that the grain harvest this
year will be valued at $4,000, 900,
of which s7l, ,OOO. 900 is represented in
wheat and $25,0OO,0OO in oats. The
total production was 243,5OO, 600
bushels, Of which 1859 900 bushels
was wheat, llO,2l0 900 bushels oats
and $4,000 bushels barley.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29

rsleta. Texas. Nov. 25.--General
eaiaSar. one OF the Federal leaders in
the attack on Juarez. and two thous-
and men have been surrounded by the
Rebels tast across the river. Every
attempt to cut their way out has fail
cd. They must surrender or they will
be- cut to pieces Many Federals have
deserted and are fleeing to the Amer
lean side. The Foderals have been
whipped at every turn and the losses
are heavy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
sOUTHERN'S NEW PRESIDENT
VIII Not Be Elected Until Regular
Meeting OF Board OF Directors, In
December.

Washington, Nov. ga new pres
ident of the Southern Railway to sue
ceed the late w. w. Finley will not be
selected until the next regular meet
ing of the Board of Directors which
takes place on December 18th. First
Vice President A. b. Andrews. OF
Raleigh. n. c.. In the meantime, is act
ing as president.
The names Of Thomas Powell, Fair
fax Harrison, and Henry Spencer, a
son of former president of the
Southern. are being mentioned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
SINfMS CALLS ON BLEASE.
Has No Comment to Make Oh Guber.
Material Race.

Columbia, Nov. 24.-Mr. Charles
Carroll Simms, Of Barnwell, a candi-
tive MiXsOn, of Barnwell, were callers
at the office Of Governor Blease today.
Mr.. Simms had no comment to make
on politics. but appears pleased over
the reception his candidacy for gov
ernor is meeting in all parts of the
State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
PROMINENT CITIZEN ARRESTED.
StatcsbOrO, Georgia, Man Accused of
Whipping Woman.

Statesboro, Ga, Nov. 25.-Warrants
have been issued against seven prom
incnt citizens charging them with
whipping Mrs. Robertson and son re-
Gently. Citizens implicated in the
matter refuse to discuss the whipping,
but it is learned that the woman had
trouble with her landlord and made
threats of violence against people in
the community
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29

Prisoners Brought From Juarez.
El Paso, Texas. Nov. 26.-Between
seven and eight hundred Federal pr,s-
oners were brought from Juarez this
morning on a special train from the
scene of yesterdays battle. The great.
er number are enlisted men, whom, it
is said, were, deserted by, officers on
the field. Thousands moro Of the
wounded are on the way. though
Juarez As already crowded with In
jured soldiers. i.t..-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
REBELS CAPTURE IMPORTANT
TOWN.

Victoria, Capital of State Of Tamuli-
pas In Hands OF COnstitutionalists.
Brownsville. Texas, Nov. 26.-The
report Is confirmed today that Reb-
els have captured Victoria, the CAPT.
tai Of the State of Tamulipas. Two
thousand Federals who tried to re-
capture the city were deefated at San
Ignacia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
WAR OF DIFFERENTIATION OR.
DERED.
Dictator Making Desperate Final Ef-
fort To- Suppress the Rebels.

Mexico City. Nov. 25.--Huerta Is
making a desperate final attempt to
change the attitude Of foreign nations
toward Mexico. Federal command
ers have been imperatively ordered to
strike hard at the Rebels and. If nee
essary to carry on a campaign Of ex-
termination. The army has been
sterniy told that no excuse will be
accepted for defeats. II is reported
that three thousand Rebels made an
unsuccessful attack on Mazatlan. The
hghting lasting from Saturday until
last night. a hundred Rebels are re-
ported killed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
LEAVE FOR TUXPAM.

Two Thousand Federals Moving ON
City Threatened by Rebels
Mexico City, Nov. 26.-Two thou
sand Federals, many Of them con-
cripts. went to Vera Cruz today where
they will board transports for Tux
pam, the Mexican petroleum center.
Tuxpam Is threatened by the Rebels
under Gen. Auguillar.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
fEDERALS ATTACK REBELS.
Fo~cigncrs in OH District Threatened
by War I'm section.

Mexico City. Nov. 25.-General
Augilar's Rebel army. located in the
oil district about Lake Tamiahua was
attacked by Federals from Tuxpam
to-day. There are many foreigners In
this section.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
THOUSAND MEN LOSE JOBS.
When Mammoth Railroad Shops Burn

Huron. Mich, Nov. 26.-The Grand
Trunk railway shops burned today.
The loss was around seven hundred
and htty thousand dollars. A thous-
ana men are temporarily idle. because
OF the destructive fire.
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Rio Grandc Military Road Proposed

Washington. Nov GA military
read along the Rio Grande To permit
OF the swift movement of troops and
war munitions and provide for the easy
patrol OF the Mexican border is pro-
posed In Joint resolution offered in
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
LARGEST WARSHIP LAUNCHED.
England Still Holds Naval Suprcmacy v
of World.

Davenport. England, Nov. 26.-The
super "Warspite," the
largest warship i'm the world, was
launched today. 1t is equipped with
special guns for lighting off attacks
by aeroplanes.
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PRESIDENT EMERSON'S FUNER.
Will be Held Thursday Afternoon at
st. Johns Church, Wilmington.

Wilmington, Nov. 26.-The funeral
Of President Thomas M. Emerson, of
the Atlantic Coast Line. who died last
night will be held at o'clock Thurs
day afternoon in st. Johns Episcopal
Church.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29

Federal Army Defeated and in Danger
OF determination by Constitu-
tionalists.

BATTLE BEGAN LATE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON CONTINUED
UNTIL ELEVEN O'CLOCK NIGHT-GEN VILLA DECLARES
HE WILL EAIEfMINhTE THE FEDERALS MAKE
DESPERATE ATTEMT TO CAPTURE TRACK, BUT ARE
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-29
DEMANDS ZELAYA'S ARREST.
Nicaragua Seeks Apprehension of
Former President.

Former President.
Washington, Nov. 25.--Through the
department Of justice the United
States government is bending every ef-
fort to secure the arrest of Former
President j. Santos Zelaya of Nicara-
qua, wanted by the Nicaraguan gov
ernmcnt on q charge of assassination
and abuse of authority in causing the
death OF two Nicaraguans, Domingo
Toribio and Sixto Pineda, at Mazaya,
April 81, 1901.
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the senate today by Senator Sheppard
of Texas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-01-18

ka Daily Capital has just COM
pleted elaborate arrangements
by which it will be, as always,
first in the field with full and
complete legislative news. The
Topeka Daily Capital will pro-
vide the only means which will
enable you folks back home to
Keep in daily touch with the
movements of the one you elect
ed to represent you in the com
ing session of the legislature.
The Topeka Daily Capital wants
every citizen in Kansas to keep
posted regarding the working of
the present Legislature and on
that account the Capital is being
offered at a price easily within
reach of ALL
For a limited time only. sub
scriptions to the Topeka Daily
Capital will be accepted at the
special rate of thirteen weeks for
$1.OO. Orders should be sent
Immediately so that the SUBJ
scription can be made effective
from the opening of the incom-
ing legislature. Address orders
and remittances to The Topeka
Daily Capital, Topeka, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-01-18
CORRESPO NDENCE
Big Creek

The people generally are getting
over their colds.
Several braved the storm last Satur-
day and went to Ellis.
Most of the moisture from the
, snow went into the ground.
The high wind Tuesday caused a
good deal of the snow to melt.
John Glass was helping his brother
Sam put up ice Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
Young Mr. Slaghtef, who under
went an operation for appendicitis
some time ago will soon be able TO re-
turn home.
Miss Georgia Dite is still in Hays
at the hospital. We hope she will
soon recover so as to be able to re-
turn to her home.
The evangelist that was conduct
ing the revival meetings at Ellis,
had to leave for his home last week
on account of sickness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-01-18
DEVOTION UNREoUITED.

A Washington woman has in her
employ as butler colored man of
a pompous and satisfied mien, who
not long ago permitted damsel,
long his ardent admirer, to become
his spouse. One day when the mis-
tress of the house had occasion tenn
porarily to avail herself of the serv-
ices of the buffers wife, it was OBJ
served that whenever the duties of
the two brought them in conjunction
the brides eyes would shine with ex-
traordinary devotion. tsYour wife
seems wonderfully attached to you,
Thomas" casually observed the mis-
tress of the house. eyes, ma am, .
answered Thomas, complacently.
'fAin't it Jest sickenin' ?"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-01-18

A Brooklyn woman who was going
out, of town for few days was in
a quandary over the problem of her
husbands existence during her alb
sence. The maid was Swedish and
could neither read or write Eng
fish, vet she somehow must be told
each day, as only the mistress could
tell her, what should be done about
the house A moments thought
solved the problem.
A list of each days duties was
made out Next photograph deal
er was called up and instructed to
send up half dozen blank records.
The mistress then sat down In front
of her machine and dictated her or
ders, using one record for each days
instructions. The records were then
placed in their pasteboard cases, and
the days on which they should be
used were indicated on the outside
by one, two, three and four straight
lines, making a mistake impossible.
AS result not only was everything
in perfect order upon her return, but
the novelty had SO appealed to the
maid that she had "played" her or
ders over and over until she could
repeat them word for word.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-01-18
WHAT WILL THEY DO?
Democrats in Control OF Every Branch
of State Government For First
Time In History.

The incoming state admins
tration of Kansas will occupy a
rather unique position in as
much as it will be the first time
in the history of Kansas when
every branch of the state govern
ment is in the hands ofthe Dem
ocrats.
Twenty nine years ago Kansas
elected its first and only Demo
cratic governor but there was
slight opportunity for him to put
Democratic policies into effect as
both branches of the the legisla-
ture were opposed to him. This
year legislature overwhelming
Democratic in both branches
will convene. A Democratic gov
ernor will sit in the state house
and for the first time in its his
tory Kansas will be absolutely
under Democratic rule. 1t is on
that account that the coming SEES
sion of the Legislature viii prove
of special interest. All citizens,
il respective of party.wi be in
terested in the incoming admin
istration. The voters at home
will want to know what your rep
reSentative is doing. You will
want to know what your repre-
sentative is doing. Is he fight
ing for you or against you? You
want to know his record and you
want to know it every day.
Anticipating the fact that there
will be a greater demand for leg
islative news than ever before in
the history of Kansas, The Tope-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-01-18
Blue Ribbon

Nice weather this, and snow all
gone again.
lisa little to warm for the iceman.
Say, didn't the old hens go on a
strike in a hurry last week.
This has been the finest ice weather
and good roads combined that we
have ever seen.
Quite a few were on the sick list
during the last few days. Grippe
seems to be the principal cause.
Mr.. NJ. C. Williams and Herbert
Bacon took trip to Wichita the rear
end of this week on business.
Mr. Chas. Trap expects to ship
his household goods and implements
about March 1st.
Mr.. p. L. Lessor has brother-in-
law from Lincoln county who is writ
ing TO him.
A great many people wonder how
long this nice weather will last We
predict not very long.
The older we get and the more
acquainted we get the more we feel
like agreeing with Ex-Governor Hoch,
when he said. .sThere is so much
good in the worst of US and so much
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-01-18
Collyer

The disappeared some Tues
day.
Several Bannerites were in Collyer,
Tuesday.
DIR. Isenberg was in Wa-Keeney on
business.
Putting up ice seems to be the or
der of the day.
F. T. Purinton and family spent
Sunday at Banner.
Harrison, Purinton and Olson made
flying trip to county seat, Tuesday.
Mrs. F. F. Wurst has been sick for
this writing.
Nina Nelson spent Saturday and
Sunday in Ellis visiting relatives and
friends.
Mr.. Wyles, of Quinter, was loading
a car of alfalfa in Collyer, this week
for shipment.
Louise and Geo. Kessler left for
Arraphoe, Colo, Thursday to keep
house for their father.
Kamilla Theil is the new assistant
cashier at the bank having taken
Maggie Harrisons place.
p. A. Walkers little girl has been
very sick with throat trouble, but
was reported some better the first of
the week.
Ed Morrell has opened Up restau-
rant in the building formerly occupi-
ed by Overholt where he is ready to
serve Won ANYTHING Won want in the
eating line.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-01-18
South Treso

Fine weather nowadays.
Mrs. Chris Rohn visited with Mrs.
Henry Schneider
Chas. Folkers called on Jas Benisch
Wednesday afternoon.
Emil Davidson made a trip to Law
son brothers Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michalies called on
Geo. Bender Monday evening.
Geo. Bender sr. had a stroke of
paralysis and is in bad condition.
]. ]. Michalies assisted Frank Ben
isch in Smelling corn Tuesday
]. ]. Fabricus sr. and ]. J. jr. spent
Sunday with v. Benisch and family.
Chas Meyer of Ransom, finished
Smelling corn in South Trego, Tues
day.
John Lawson spent Sunday with
Clyde CIPHER. John reports good
time.
Henry Fabricus and Frank Benisch
assisted James Benisch in Smelling
corn Monday.
A. R. Mckinley assisted his broth
er-in-law Pete Schneider in butcher
ing Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. j. BeniSch and Frank
took in the party at Kristof's in
Voda last FRIDAY.
Will CIPHER made flying trip to
Wa-Keeney Sunday to spend a few
days with his wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Will Schneider
spent Sunday with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Schemm.
Another new scholar was enrolled
last Monday, who is Alexander
Wounch, this makes % in all. Keeps
Miss Curry busy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-01-18
MARKET REPORT

Kansas City Stock Yards, January
IA, 1913. The gap that separates the
best beef steers from the cheapest is
closing up a little more this week
Fairly liberal marketing of cattle
continues at all points, heavily
freighted with beef animals, usual at
this season. The run here yesterday
was 1900 head, and 1900 are here to-
day. A heavy run at Chicago yester-
day made it easier for killers here to
secure Slight concessions on the upper
half of the offerings of fed steers.
County buyers either compete active
~ for thelower half of the fed steers,
or look longingly at them, influences
that hold them steady. Meal fed
steers from the south continue to
move freely, and prices on them are
10 to Is cents below week ago, par
ticularly on the best ones, selling
from 500 to $50. Lighter quaran-
tine steers are more nearly steady, at
Sc. % to Sc. 80. Cows and heifers and
bulls are selling firm, stock cattle
and feeders shade higher this week.
The best native steers are quotable
the best here this week, bulk selling
at S.. 90 to $500. Native cows range
largely from 81. rs to $3.50, heifers
Sc. 90 to $3.50, veal calves up to S10.25.
Country buyers who have played a
waiting game occupy hopeless posi-
tion. Prices on country grades have
advanced almost constantly for a
i year and half. Stock steers at $500
to 1928 are being bought more will
ingly than feeders, at 800 to S7.75,
though either class is good property
at the price in the light of past events.
Hogs came in freely today, the count
showing $4,000 head, and steady prices
ruled, at the bottom of the recent
slump. Top hogs brought s7.25, bulk
of sales S7.O0 to 1920. Average
weights are creeping up, standing at
POI for the first week in January,
against POS pounds average for the
month of December.
Sheep and lamb values have slipped
a little from the heights recently
gained, because of liberal marketing
for two days, about $4,000 head eacf
day. Lambs brought $500 today
ewes $3.50, and yeariings are worth
up to $500, wethers $500. Shippers
are exerting themselves in putting
suitable stuff forward, though faith
in later markets is strong enough to
prevent premature liquidation OF
stuff in feed lots. A large band o.
New Mexico feeding lambs sold here
yesterday at S.. so, weighing So pounds
j. A. Rickart.
| Market CORRESPONDENTS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-01-18
Voda

E. G. Mensing butchered six pork
ers Monday.
VIM Cox went to Kansas City Mon
day on business.
Quite good many around here are
putting up 10 inch ice.
The past few days makes one think
that spring has arrived.
Ralph Kristof is the elevator man
during VIM. Cox's absence.
e. Grimm, of Saline, is around de-
livering his beef he butchered.
Mrs. VIM. Cox is visiting friends
and relatives in Wa-Keeney and
Ogallah.
Clyde Poffenberger and Albert
Owens are hauling ice for Jacob
Hickman.
Mrs. VIM Cox and the Misses
Millholland enjoyed skating on the
Saline last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. James Benisch attend
ed the social at r. Kristof's last Fri
day night. They made the trip in
their new auto.
The Farmers Union oyster supper
and dance which was held at Ralph
Kristof's last Friday night was well
attended. Nearly every member of
the Union was present despite the
cold weather
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-01-18
A Hero In a Lighthouse

For years j. s. Donahue, South Ha-
ven, Mich, civil war captain, as q
lighthouse keeper, averted awful
wrecks, but a queer fact is, he might
have been a wreck himself, if Elec-
trio Bitters had not prevented.
"They cured me of kidney trouble
and chills," he writes, latter / had
taken other se-called cures for years,
without benefit and they also improv-
ed my sight. Now, at seventy, am
feeling fine" For dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, all stomach, kidney and liver
troubles, they're without equal. Try
them. Only SOC at Gibson s.-Ady.