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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-04-29
War News EXpIodeS Glass Eye

NJ. C. Canterbury, a farmer near
Huntington. Va, was leaning over his
paper with his attention rivited on a
Mexican war story when with loud
report his artificial eye burst and a
shower Of glass fell On the paper. He
was uninjured.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-04-29
FLETCHER SPEAKS OUT
ADMIRAL THREATENS MARTIAL
LAW FOR VERA CRUZ.
Tells Citizens That Shooting From
Housetops at Americans or Others
Must Cease.

|
Must Cease.
In Rear Admiral Fletcher's procla-
nation issued Thursday to the people
of Vera Cruz he called upon them IN
the interests Of humanity to cooper
ate with him in restoring order. He
[ said they could carry on their munic-
ipal government as before and that
the United States merely would hold
the customs house and patrol the city.
Admiral Fletcher's proclamation to
the mayor, chief Of police and citi-
zens of Vera Cruz read: 1T has be-
come necessary for the naval forces
of the United States Of America, now
at Vera Cruz, to land and assume
military control Of the customs
wharves of Vera Cruz. Your cooper
alton is requested to preserve order
and prevent loss Of life.
"It is not the intention Of the Unit
ed States naval forces to interfere
with the administration OF the CIVIL
affairs of Vera Cruz more than Is
necessary for the purpose OF main
, tanning a condition Of law and order
to enforce such sanitary conditions as
are needed to meet military require
ments.
"It is desired that the civil officials
of Vera Cruz shall continue in the
peaceful pursuits Of their occupa-
tions. Under these conditions full
protection will be given to the city
by the United States naval forces.
"It is enjoined upon all inhabitants
and property owners to prevent mr.
| ing by individuals from the shelter OF
their houses upon United States
forces or upon any one else. Such
firing by irregulars not members OF
an organized military force Is con-
trary to the laws Of war; If persisted
in it will call for severe measures.
| (siened) "F. F. Fletcher,
"Rear Admiral q. S. N.
Commander detached squadron Q. s.
Atlantic Fleet"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-04-29
Send More Troops to Coast.

Three regiments Of infantry at San
Francisco have been ordered to the
Mexican border. An artillery regi-
ment at Fort Riley, Kan, has also
been ordered to the southern border.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-04-29
Bandits Rob REGISTERED Mail.

Twenty registered mail packages
was the loot obtained by man who
held up a train of Southern Pacific
which left Los Angeles Monday night
for San Francisco.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-04-29
Ennineer, Killed in Wreck.

James Clark, an engineer, was kill
ed at Rockfish, Va, Tuesday when his
engine and the baggage car follow
ing dashed into a ditch.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-04-29
Hog Attacks Negro Child.

Both arms were chewed off three
months old negro baby Of Glover
Monday by a large hog which attack
ed the child in the absence OF its par
ents.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-04-29
Killed in a Pool Room.

Boston Walker Of Lancaster was
shot and killed Tuesday by Knox
Crockett. whether by accident or de-
sign being at present unassertible.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-04-29

the work of the Department Of Agri-
culture will bring returns to the peo-
pie in the way of improved and more
profitable methods of agriculture,
better living conditions, and a larger
food and clothing supply, I am not
justified in the recommendation that
are contained in this bill.
'My study Of the economic situa-
ton in this country, and of the un-
mistakable tendencies clearly appar-
ent to students of these conditions.
furnishes the justification for this
call your attention to certain ten
denotes, certain danger signals that
bill. I ask your indulgence while l
bid us stop. look and listen.
"In 1850, 70.5 per cent of the pop
ulation of the United States was
classed as agricultural. In 1910 only
33.7 per cent Of that poplation was
so classified. Even these figure are
misleading. for the fact is that only
IS per cent Of our people actually
live upon the farm. The drift Of pop
ulation from farm 20 city is unmis-
taxable, and if the tendency contin-
ues unchecked the number Of people
living on the farm fifty years hence
will be negligible in comparison with
the to tai population.
Il venture into the field of proph-
ccy to the extent OF saying that fifty
years hence less than twenty per
cent Of orr people. unless present
tendencies are arrested. will be calle :
upon to feed and to clothe the re-
naming eighty pr cent. 1t is stu
penCous task: can they do it?
why this drift Of population from
farm to city? Why are our boys and
girls leaving the farm, turning their
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gress therefore should take this matter
into account If elected, they may have
to begin their duties promptly and
stick to them indefinitely. If the Presi-
dent blows the horn the laborers must
respond.
For some years the wits have exer-
cised themselves on Congress- A propo-
sition to abolish the Senate has been
discussed, on the allegation that the
interests" control that body and cannot
be dislodged. Let what cannot be mend
ed be ended.
But nothing of that is heard today.
During the past sixteen months the Sen
casting faulty House measures it has
come into high appreciation as a boil
wark against the crude and the hasty.
Another proposition related to the an
nual meeting of Congress. 1t was argued
years was suggested. Then once in four
years. Then some unusually pessimistic
persons expressed the opinion that the
country would benefit if period of ten
years interviewed between Congresses.
There is silence on that proposition to-
day. Congress has taken hold so prompt
ly and energetically of the situation
produced by the war, the country is
quite in love with that branch of the
government Had Congress not been in
session a panic might have occurred.
But business made its needs known. and
Congress listened with unusual atten-
ton, and the public credit was braced
for an ordeal new in our affairs Con-
gress being in session was on the job
at once, and anxiety was greatly al
layed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29
Louvain.

Reports of tho burning Of Louvain,
Belgium, and the massacre Of its civil
ian inhabitants all come from anti-Ger-
man sources and lack official confrma-
ton, despite their circumstantial char
acter. If they are true a grave charge
is laid against Germany, uncondoned by
even the excuse offered that the Ger
man forces were fired upon by non
combatants upon entry. Only the direst
military necessity could justify the
total destruction of city, and
such a necessity does not appear
to have existed. If civilians fred
on the German troops-and this is de-
nied-there would have been no warrant
for the wholesale devastation of a city
filled with historical monuments, much
less the slaughter of innocent people.
1t Is sought in all such cases of re-
prisals in an enemy's country to justify
them on the score of the need to strike
terror into the hearts of a hostile popu-
lation, but such need cannot con-
ceivably warrant indulgence in I'M
checked barbarism. such as is now
charged against the German soldiery
The German ambassador has been quot
ed. in reference to the Antwerp bomb
dropping. that war is no pink tea
Neither is 1t in these days accepted as
wanton murder. outrage and arson. in
is to be hoped that Germany can prove
innocence of a crime that well nigh
staggers humanity.
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Tourists and War.

Tho present difficulties Of the United
States government In getting Americans
out Of Europe to avoid the war perils
and privahons attest wildly to the ex-
tent to which the foreign travel habit
has spread among our people Literally
hundreds Of thousands Of Americans
are "globe-trotters." Some Of them
have been going abroad every year. some
every few years, and very many regard
1t as a dutiful accomplishment to take
at least one trip to some part Of the old
world. for the qualification Of curiosity
or the enlargement Of personal knowl-
edge or combination Of pleasure and
rest.
One result of this genera, custom Of
European travel is that at this 1uncture,
with battles raging over an Immense
area, there are multitudes of Americans
who are personally familiar with the
ground over which the war il sweeping.
Many Of them have lived in cities now
devastated by artillery flre Some have
notored. cycled or even tramped over
the very roads that are now pressed by
the feet OF soldiers Of France or England.
Austria or Belgium. Germany or Russia.
Tho war comes near to being personal
experience even for those who have not
been caught in the net this summer.
through this previous acquaintance with
the countries that are now being
drenched with blood.
It has been said so often as to be trite
that war is q great educator, stimulat-
ing popular study of geography. But
war following travel cltnches the knowl-
edge Of the foreign public regarding the
relationship and appearance Of cities
and the relative position Of boundaries
and natural markings. Even to have rid
den in railway train over the Franco
German border OF southesa Alsace, for in
stance. is to be now directly interested
in the descriptions Of fighting there.
Probably no war was ever fought with
so Wide an individual acquaintance with
the field Of operations ON the part Of the
non-combatant peoples Of the world
And In this familiarity the Americans
universally lead. although in proportion
to population unausstionably the English
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are the better acquainted with the land
which is now the scene of the greatest
campaign in history. The Germans. 100,
are remarkably extensive travellers. ana
not all of them have gone about solely
for pleasure. The German war ONCE is
perhaps the best informed in the world
regarding the character of the face OF the
world, particularly those countries lying
within the area Of present German mill
tary activity. and this Information mas
been gained through the painstakins,
unostentatious observations of seeming
tourists, going about freely in time OF
peace.
No one can tell how long 1t will
be before Americans resume their foreign
travels. But meanwhile those who
have formed the touring habit will have
an excellent opportunity to become as
we'll acquainted with their own country
8, some of them now are with the battle
ground of Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29
The First Naval Engagement.


Just at the time when the English
we're greatly depressed over the driv-
ing back Of the allied lines in France
comes word of the first actual naval
enlargement in the North sea, with an
apparently easy British victory. Ac-
cording to the official statements issued
in London two German cruisers and
two torpedo boats were sunk, another
cruiser was set on fire and appeared
to be sinking. and several other YES
sells were seriously disabled. The Brit
ish losses were insignificant.
Ever since the war began the expec-
tation has been that there would be
a collision between the two fleets. but
evidently the German vessels have
been kept within the Baltic or close
to the two main German entrances to
the North sea, the Danish straits and
the mouth of the Elbe, by the latter of
which the Kiel canal is reached. The
ships caught by the British off Helgo-
land were presumably there for scout
ing purposes, possibly with view to
the defense Of that small island out
post of the German empire.
1t must obviously be the policy of
shS 0SA mans ~ oooSoAh iohA oSAAouS
naval engagements for the present; the
British sea superiority is too marked
to warrant an emergence into the
North sea for battle, for if the kaiser's
naval force should be destroyed Ger
many would be exposed to a grave
peril Of actual invasion on the north
ern flank. Yet ultimately these two
great forces must come together.
Certainly if the land campaign does
not progress as satisfactorily as Berlin
desires, if the advance upon Paris is
not swift enough to Offset the Russian
advance upon Berlin, or inexpensive
enough to leave Germany in condition
to cope with the slavic invader in turn;
If, in short, the case becomes desperate,
the kaiser may decide to risk a naval
dash, in the hope of smashing the
British feet, with the aid perhaps Of
the aerial force, and thus permit a
change of campaign with England as
the objective.
Meanwhile the British success off
Helgoland is of no material impor
lance, save as it stimulates British en-
thusiasm, so seriously affected by
the steady driving back of the allied
lines in France.
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House Attendance.

The means resorted to by the Speaker
and Lender Underwood to compel men,
bers of the House to attend to their Of
fetal duties has caused much feeling in
congressional circles. Absentees are re-
turning to town, but in a resentful frame
of mind. Some have been Inconvenience
in their campaigns. Others have been
snatched from the comforts of summer
resorts. Still others have had private
business in hand interrupted. All feel
aggrieved.
And yet the Speaker and Mr.. Under
wood were justified in their course There
was nothing else to be done. Mere criti-
cism had failed. Men had been absent
the greater part of the time for months,
and had not been moved by the notice
that had been taken of it by the news
papers and their own political opponents.
1t was plain that they could not be in
fluenced except by the strongest process
known to the House.
This is an old offense. and has been
growing with liberation For years mem
bers of the House have been running in
and out of Washington to suit their own
convenience. Lawyers have been keep
ing up their practice at home. Business
men have looked at their ledgers and bal
ance sheets almost as frequently as be-
fore they had taken "shy" at states
manship. Uncle Sam got the benefit of
what time was left.
The next House should regulate this
matter at the start In the journal every
day should be recorded list of the alb
sentees from town, the reasons given,
and the length of time allowed by the
House in each case. Should a member
be noted and he advised. SO that If he
has good excuse he may communicate
it and his time be formally extended.
A full House has for years been a
rarity. On dress parade occasions the
seats on the floor are all filled, but sell
dom at any other time. An orator Of
power with a speech that has been adj
vertised. has attention. When Mr.. Clark
spoke on the subject of the Panama ca
nal tolls the attendance down stairs was
DO large the chamber looked unnatural
1t Is true of every House that a few
men shape Enthusiastically the bigger
things. And maybe under any regulation
about attendance that would continue
At the same time every man elected to
the House should give all the attention
possible to its business. and thus insure
the public against clique rule. He should
at least make an attempt to impress
any ideas he may have on whatever may
b on the Houses card
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Tho Next Congress-

VIII the next Congress- be called in
special session In the early spring? II
may. AL depends on what the general
situation may be at that tina II the
war Is stu In progress and the com
plications abroad continue great, II will
be as necessary for US to be on the alert
then as 1t is now. We shall have to
watch the corners closely until the war
is over and the terms Of peace are well
understood.
What Congress Is doing now In rs-
Spouse to the necessities produced by
the war ia Of course Of a Temporary
character. 1t must be changed when the
times change Some Of It VIII disappear
entirely, having served It's purpose
while some will remain and be eIabo-
rated.
We have learned q lot In the past
three weeks. and We stand to learn very
much more in the next seven months
even If peace comes before the e1pira-
ton Of that time And what We learn
we should If possible instantly apply
Things should be beatsn out on the
legislative anvil while they are hot.
Candidates for ssats in the next Con.
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First Through the Canal.
From the New York Times.

Because Of the absorption of public
interest in foreign war, too little at
tention was paid to the arrival at this
port Wednesday of the first ship which
has made the voyage hither from San
Francisco by way Of the Panama canal.
Yet the arrival of the Pleiades, one of a
fleet of ten steamers which are here
after to ply between the two ports.
was an incident of large present i'm
portance to most Of this community.
The fact that the Panama canal is act
ually ready for traffic. that trade can
be carried through the waterway with
out further delay. is one Of enormous
significance to America in this hour,
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The Reserveyl

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
It was Voltaire ana not Napoleon who
said that God is always on the side Of
the biggest battalions. The Little Cor
sican was more subtle and nearer tho
truth and said ION the side of the last
reserve" 1t Is the last reserve that
counts for more sometimes than the
biggest battalions at tho beginning,
There is a similar thought expressed
by Gibbon in THE winds and waves
are always on the side OF the ablest
nayigatora"
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Mexico,

From the Springfield Republican.
Gen. Villas high moral stand aeatnst
a military government in Mexico il so
sound in principle that his enemies and
critics gasp at his seeming tmpudance
It is all a game on his part. as they see
1t, to smother Carranza and gain SUI
preme power himself. Yet IL both
Villa and Carranza will mako IL q pure
iy political contest and put an end to
civil war. Mexico Is to be congratu-
lated on this turn Of events.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29

fHIn order to avoid DELAYS on account OF
personal absence letters TO THE STAR should
not 10 addressed to any individual connected
with the office. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29

6xo-ft. Seamless Velvet Rugs.
Sale price, sl2.50. Regularly $3.50.
ox12-ft Royal Wilton Rugs.
Sale price, $3.50. Regularly $4,000.
8.3x1o6-ft. Royal Wilton Rugs
Sale price, $3.50. Regularly $500.
6xo-ft- Royal Wilton Rugs.
Sale price, $3.50. Regularly $4,000
ox12-ft. Seamless French Wilton Rugs.
Sale price, $4,000. Regularly $1,000.
S.3xIo6-ft. Seamless French Wilton
Rugs.
Sale price, $3.50. Regularly $4,000.
ox12-ft. Tapestry Brussels Rugs.
Sale price, $500. Regularly $3.50.
ox1e-ft Body Brussels Rugs.
Sale price, $3.50. Regularly $s25o.
8.3x1o.6-ft. Body Brussels Rugs.
Sale price, $500. Regularly $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29
Natural History Repeats Itself.

"Williev' exclaimed the indignant
mother, come to me this Instant
Whats the trouble?" asked the
studious scientist.
Our child has gotten grass stains all
over his linen trousers, and his face Is
shockingly dirty"
do not chide him for carrying out
one of the tendencies of nature. He is
gradually acquiring color markings that
will blend with the surrounding. land
scape and render him safe from pursuit"
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War.

Said the man who molds the cannon
to the man who builds the ship,
Il am giving you a cargo for a strange
and fearful trip.
And If you float or If you sink out
yonder in the sea
I'll keep on molding cannon; and it's
all the same to me-"
Said the man who builds the ship unto
the cannon molder grim.
"In take your cannon for a sail whore
lads all smart and trim
VIII aim and IRE so true. And if your
cannon shattered be.
I'll keep on with my building, and tts
all the same to mo.
For every gun that cracks wen mold
a bigger. stouter gun.
For every ship that sinks we'll put
af1oat better one.
The lads that como and go-the women
weep to lose them thusI
But we make our ships and cannon
and it's all the same to u.s."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29
Hard Hit.

From the Rochester Post Express.
Men whose importance depends on
the publicity they can secure. women
whose happiness depends on the mo-
toriety they can achieve and causes
which languish when out Of the lime
light for week are hard hit by the
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29

The dignity and restraint of the
United States Senate might have been
valuable influence for Cole Blease. But
the Senate has enough reformatory du-
ties without taking on any more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29
The Elaborate Theorist.

What did that Mexican general want
with bathtub?' asked the man with
disconnected recollections.
He's great strategist." replied the
man who endeavors to explain every
thing. He will probably allow the loot
to accumulate for while and then try
to break into Mexico City disguised as
a plumber
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29

Red Cross nurses as they proceed. with
the approval Of all nations. to save
lives that battles are arranged to de-
stroy, prove that war is as illogical as
1t is repulsive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29

Satirical constituents are always to be
found to insist that some particular
member Of Congress wastes more time
when he is ION the job than when he
is not.
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4 noted Paris dressmaker has decided
to enlist Americans. in addition to
eoonomizing in other directions, may
phlosophically undertake to make their
own clothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29

Nobody 10 cruel enough to contend
that q member Of Congress ought to
adopt q method Of travel that will
enable him to earn his mileage in terms
Of physical labor.
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An Unmanly Action.

Il am sure you have had provocation.'
said the relative, .'or you would not be
so determined to leave your husband"
"Provocatton!' echoed the indignant
woman. II bought F1do a package Of
dog cakes. This morning I made bis
cults for breakfast Can you believe
me when I tell you I found that brute
Of a man trying to feed Fido my bis
cults and coax the dear little pets per-
fectly good dog cakes away from himr'
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The price that staggers humanity is
tho more terrible because it includes
the death roll as we'll as the pay roll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29

Whatever may be the outcome of an
engagement. Col. Roosevelt manages to
keep on mobilizing.
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A press censor soon realizes that
popularity is not. among the rewards
of his arduous duties
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America has about decided that two
fine. large, adjacent oceans have been
allowed to go to waste long enough
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The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition. is delivered by carriers within the city
at ~ cents per month: daily only. Is cents Per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
may be sent by mall or telephone Main 244O
Collection is made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
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PERSONAL

From the Knoxville Sentinel.
Asking packers to tell what they know
Of the increase Of meat prices seems "a
US just a trif1e personal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-29

The moving picture man who wants
to get film showing a Mexican pro-
visional president discharging his duties
should be prepared to work fast.