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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-04
STATE LAND COMMISSIONERS
MAKING VISIT To m. =

j. l. Robinson OF Austin, land com
MISSIONER ana candidate for reelection,
was a visitor in Fl Paso Wednesday.
ar; Robinson stated that he was here
making land Investigations, the nature
OF which ne would not disclose. 1t is
thougnt tnat the Investigations have
something to do with the elusive Ia
Priela grant the land of sky" thou
SANDS Of acres Of which have been
bought by unsuspectin- purchasers
who paid thousands Of dollars Of real
money.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-04
DAILY RECORD.
Building Permits.

Building Permits.
To s. Hermanos. TO build an adobe. Stew
ems and orc. estimated value 500
To George Ellis. TO build shed. 14ol West
Boulevard: estimated value $50
TO / F Corbin. TO build a shed. 500 East
Fourth street. estimated value SO
To z. R. Emery. TO build a bungalow.
Campbell and California; estimated value
Deeds Filed.
Hollywood Heights addition-James T.
Smith TO Martin Howard Peterson. lots TO
sg. block Z: 1 to IS. block Il; to 4S. block
~ I TO IS. block a. 1 TO IS, block Il %
As. block IS; i 10 IS. block 46; TO IS, blocz
Hollywood Heights; consideration SlSf5OOi
Nay 80. 1914
Northeast corner Of Fort Boulevard and
ATyles-CarI Il. Ruedebusch TO C. CARING.
lots l. and 16. block q, Grand View. con-
sideration SO and other. June =, 1915
san EliZario. TeU.-GeorEe Harper et uU-
TO J. E White. 1855 acres. San Elizario
grant; consideration. other and 81 Nay s,
Licensed to Wed.
Herman johnson and 9Iertie 7. Trip.
VI D. Candy and Mary Mahan.
John Lzngford and Penrl Campbell
Automobiles Licensed.
3307-McRnight and Carroll, Burton-Lingo
Co, four passenger Hudson.
Births-Girie.
To L 6. AIcChesney. e525 East Boulevard:
To Mrs. pablo Garcia rear Of COS south
Santa Fe street; May a
Births-BOys.
To Mrs. Apolinsr Estrada. rs Sixth street;
May Is
To Mrs. Jose Zuuiga. s Tays street: Nay 81.
To Mrs Gregorio Guevaras 5of Florence
street. Nay IS.
To Mrs. Jose suarez % Leon street. June l.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-04
SECRETARY McADOO AND BRIDE
RETIRN FROM WEDDING TRII

Washington. D. c., June Secretary
Of the treasury 8IcAdoo and his bride,
who was Miss Eleanor Wilson. returned
10 Washington Wednesday. after spend
ing their honeymoon in New Hamp-
shire They made a brief visit to the
white house TO see the president and
other members Of the family and then
went TO their home. in the fashionable
section Of the capital
Mr. McAdoo declined 20 discuss the
federal reserve board appointments
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-04

NEED GLASSESs ASK SEGALL.
MOVED To los TEXAS STREET
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-04

At headquarters he finds a portable
dark room already set up Another
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-04

"rAsHINGTON. D. C, June A.
M When the American troops were
w nrdered to Neracruz several
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
TRIBUTE OF REVERENCE.
Marines Killed ut Vera CRUZ brought
Home for Burial.

Now York, May 1.-The nation
state and city united today in a
tribute of reverence to American sail
ors and marines who gave their lives
Tor their country at Vera Cruz.
While the church bells tolled Presi-
dent Wilson. Gov. Glynn and Mayor
Mitchell led the patriotic demostra-
ton. The remains were transferred
to Pier a, where the funeral process
sion formed and marched from the
battery to city hall, where wreaths
were placed on the caisson, then pro-
ceeded to the Brooklyn Navy Yard
where President Wilson delivered the
funeral Grafton.
The marines fired three volleys and
the buslers sounded taps" The
presidents salute of twenty-onc guns
were fired.
president Wilson and party leave
'hls afternoon for Washington.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
SHRINERS IN ATLANTA,
Great Preparations Made for Recep-
tiOn of Mobiles in the Gate City.

Atlanta, Ca, May 9.-Members Of
the Mystic Shrine by the thousand
began to arrive here today for the
10th annual session of the fraternity's
imperial council, which will open
Monday and continue through FRI
day. ~ . -.-.s. =.
More than Is 'pecial trains. which
have been chartered by Shriners in
all parts of the United States to bring
them to the meeting, are scheduled to
begin to arrive here tomorrow morn
ing carrying additional thousands.
An electrical display throughout
the city, arranged in honor of the
meeting, was revealed tonight for the
first time. Public and private build
ings are decorated with the national
colors and the red, green and yellow
of the Shriners.
Two cities, Seattle and San Fran
cisco, already have announced that
they are candidates for the 1915 meet
ing of the order.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
NOTED NOVELIST HELD,
Richard Harding Davis Under Arrest
In Mexico.

New York, May 1O.-Richard
Harding Davis, author and war cor
respondent, who was sent by the New
York Tribune to Mexico as it's cor
respondent, is under arrest in Mex
leo City, according to dispatch pub
lished in The Tribune today.
Medill Mccormack Of Chicago also
is under arrest in Mexico City, ac-
cording to the same dispatch.
The message says Brig. Gen. Funs-
ton at Vera Cruz has received in
formation that the two correspond
ents have been taken into custody.
The Tribune adds that the state de-
partment at Washington has in
tervened to have representations
made to Gen. Huerta for the prompt
release Of Mr.. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
NEED ONLY : CANAL TUGS.
Congressman whalcy Thinks Charles
ton Will Bulld Next Boats.

Washington. May 9.-It has been
decided by the war department that
two tugs will be sufficient at the Pana-
ma Canal entrance for some time to
come. and therefore only two will he
built as result of bids recently open
ed. President Wilson having express
ed the opinion that the contract for
the two tugs should not go out of this
country. Secretary Garrison ruled
that they would have to be built by
the lowest bidder at home. which was
Long Island concern. Representative
whaiey feels that the Charleston Navy
Yard may have another chance a year
or two later. when the government
will probably find that II needs the
other two tugs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED,
ELOQUENT ADDRESS DELIVER I'D
BY PROF. S. III. EDMUNDS.
Interesting Exercises Held at Trinity
Methodist Church Sunday Aftcrnc )n
In Honor of Confederate Soldiers,
Whose Graves Are Dcckcd With
Flowers.

Memorial Day was fittingly observ-
Ell In Sumter on Sunday afternoon,
when appropriate services were held
at Trinity Methodist church, a large
audience being in attendance to honor
the Confederate soldiers by their pres
ence. The exercises were presided
over by Mr.. r. B. Belser, and Supt.
S. II. Edmunds delivered an eloquent
address, which was heard with pro-
found attention by those present.
After the services at the church,
the members of Dick Anderson Chap
ter. United Daughters of Confederacy,
under whose auspices the services
were held, went out to the cemetery
taking wreaths Of flowers with which
they decked the graves of the Con-
federate soldiers buried there.
Prof. Edmunds' address was q
scholarly and interesting one in which
the subject Of why the South observed
Memorial Day and paid yearly this
tribute of respect to the Confederate
soldiers was treated in an interesting
style. The address was delivered in
q fOrceful and eloquent manner which
could not fail to attract and hold the
attention Of the audience throughout
the time he was speaking. The ad-
dress was replete with beautiful and
impressive illustrations and seemed
very much app reciated by his hear
ers.
Mr.. Edmunds in his talk expressed
his appreciation of the honors which
had been conferred upon him in the
past by the United Daughters of Con-
federacy and stated that he was glad
that he was able TO respond at this
time when called on to take the place
Of Prof. Daniel, who through sick
ness had been unable to come, as had
been previously planned.
A solo by Miss Lucille Randle was
a charming feature Of the program.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
MEDIATION REPRESENTATIVE
NAMED.
Associate Justice Lamar and Freder.
ick Lehman Will Represent United
States.

Washington, May 11.-Secretary
Bryan today announced the appoint
ment Of Frederick Lehman, of St.
Louis and Associate Justice Lamar, Of
the Supreme Court OF the United
States to be the representatives of
the United States at the mediation
conference.
The feeling pervading Washington
is that hostilties may be precipitated
by Huerta which may delay media
ton. 1t is charged that Gen. Huerta
broke the armistice by ordering the
beacon lights at sea destroyed, there
by endangering all shipping.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
CITY OF DREAD.
MExICo CITYshooKs FORWARD
TO ANARCHY AND CHAOS.
Rebels Closing in From All Sides
While Iiuerta DOggedly Awaits The
End--Three Thousand Foreigners
COOped up I'm the City Trcmble at
Their Probable Fate.

Vera Cruz My 11.-Dictator HUI
erta's capital is now City of Dread"
Zapata, the bay1arous cutthroat, has
captured Cuerlsavaca, forty miles
south OF the capital. Tampico is
about to fall, Ito is threatened,
Vera Cruz is ! e hands Of the
Americans an AZatlan cannot hold
out much 10 Huerta, his power
crumbling, 2 'ggedly awaiting the
end. Thre - nousand foreigners in
Mexico c. - re trembling before the
awful tt $ of chaos and perhaps
the mo . ,loodthirsty anarchy of
moder' % Ies. a number of foreign
ers. # . before the threatened fall
of c y ivaca, entrained for the cap
ital, .ere fired upon by Zapata
rebels. Two federals who were guard
ing the train were killed, the pas
sengers escaped death by lying fiat on
the floor of the cars.
The Huerta delegates to the medi-
alton conference At Niagara Falls SAIL
ed for Havana today. Thence they
go to Keywest and by train to Nj
agara Falls. They refused to discuss
mediation, but said they had been
we'll treated by Americans, receiving
every courtesy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
GIVE UP ARMS AT TRINIDAD.
Two Hundred Pieces Surrendered to
Army Officers.

Trinidad, Col, May 6.-SOme two
hundred arms OF all classes had been
surrendered to the United states army
officers here today as the direct result
OF the proclamation issued yesterday
by Col. james Lockctt, commanding
The proclamation called on all per-
sons, without reservation, to Surrcnd
er all firearms.
OF this number strikers had turned
I'm about twenty per cent. The re-
maindcr were weapons belonging to
citizens and peace officers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13

United States Supreme Court Sets
Aside Verdict i'm Bucks Stove and
Range Case.

Washington. May 11.-Samuel
Gompers. President, and John Mitch
ell. formerly vice president and Frank
Morrison, secretary of the American
Federati m of Labor won a sweeping
victory the Supreme Court of the
United st; es, when that tribunal set
aside the ntence imposed on the
leaders gro ng out of the Buck
Stove and Ngc case.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13

The body arrived in Sumter Sunday
morning from Charleston and was ac-
companied by the parents of the
young wan. The funeral services were
held at the cemetery on Sunday af-
ternoon, a number of friends and rela-
tives being present to pay their tribute
of respect to the dead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c. Wedekind
moved from Sumter about six weeks
ago and have been living in Jack.
sOnville, Fla, since that time. The
news of the death of young Wedckind
was a shock to his many friends here,
who generally regret his sudden end
and extend their sympathies to the
bereaved parents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13

with several other artists was return
ing from Australia aboard the Tas-
man, which ran upon Il reef on Torris
"trait The passengers were taken
OH In small boats and landed on
thursday Island. Mime. Nordica con-
tracted pneumonia from the exposure
oI these days. She was i'm a critical
condition for some time. Then she
rallied and against the advice of ply
sicians set Out for home. At Batavia.
Java. her conditions had changed for
the worse and she was taken ashore
where she sank rapidly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
EARTHQUAKE NOT OVER.
Repeated Shocks and Eruption
of Mt. Etna Tcrrify the People.

Rome, May 1.-THE death toll of
the recent earthquake in Sicily is now
estimated at one hundred and fifty to
two hundred. Further shocks were
felt today on the slopes of Mount
Etna, causing intense alarm. The
people are fleeing from their homes,
carrying their portable household ef-
fects. An immense cloud of smoking
vapOrs is issuing from the crater, ac-
cOmpanied by deep rumbling.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
THE AL.Ab MIA ELECTION.
Race for Governor is Close Between
Conner and Henderson.

Montgomery, May 11.-Alabama to-
day is choosing a Democratic nominee
for governor, attorney general and
commissioner of agriculture in the
second primary. The campaign for
governor has been heated and the
race will be close between former
Governor Conner and Charles 1cnder
son, president Of the state railroad
commission.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
SUMTER BOY KILLED,
DROPS FROM PIER, WHILE AT
WORK, TO INSTANT DEATH
BELOW.
Was Son of Henry C.. Wetlekind of
This City-Body Brought Here for
Observation-Disclosures Have Moved tn
Florida.

Henry Wedekind, young sheet
iron worker, was killed accidentally
friday afternoon, about 3.55 o'clock,
While at work on Pier No. 2 of the
clyde Line. At the time of the ac-
cident the young man was engaged in
his work in the top of the large shed
of the new pier, which is almost COM
plcted, when in some way he lost his
balance and fell to the floor. He is
thought to have died instantly, as
those who reached his side Immediate
ly after. the unfortunate accident,
state that there was no sign of life in
his body.
The police were notified at once to
hurry TO the scene to remove the
young man to a hospital. but on the
arrival Of Policeman Schrage with the
police ambulance Mr.. Wedekind had
already been pronounced dead. Cor
oner Mansfield was notified at once
and hurried to the pier, where he
viewed the remains. The body was
taken in charge by J. Henry Stuhr, at
whose establishment the inquest was
held last night. A verdict of acciden-
tai death was found by the coroners
jury.
According to the witnesses at the
inquest, Wedekind had been at work
on tho skylight of the pier. when it
Is thought that he either lost his
balance, slipped, or was blown from
the place he was working in the loft
Of the skylight. The fall was thirty
feet or more.
On examination Of the body it was
found that his neck was broken, as
we'll as his arms, legs and several
ribs. His death was instantaneous, as
those who reached his side claim that
there was not the least sign of breath
In the body when they arrived.
Mr.. Wedekind was about twenty
years old and was sent to Charleston
recently from Jacksonville, Fla, where
he is employed by the Coons & y
Colder Sheet and Metal Works, to as
sist the wOrkmen Of that firm here
which has charge Of the sheet iron
work being done on the new Clyde
Line piers.
He boarded at No. 55 George street,
and was considered an exceptionally
bright young man by his fellow work
ers. He was born at Sumter, but ac-
cording to Il message received here
yesterday, his parents reside at De-
land, Fla.
The accident occurred on the pie;
which was destroyed by fire last De-
cember, and which shortly will hc
completed. 1t was said yesterday that
Wedekind had planned to leave
Charleston next Saturday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
NO OFFICIAL REPORTS.
Bryan, However, Makes Inquiry
Through Brazilian Envoy.

Washington, May 9.-Unofficial re-
ports reaching Secretary Bryan to-
night that Richard Harding Davis and
Medill Mccormack, American news
paper writer's, were under arrest at
Mexico City, caused the secretary to
ask for an inquiry through the Bra
lillian ambassador. No official news
of the reported arrests has reached
the state department.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
SUMTER, s. G., WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 1914
LEVER PRAISED BY WILSON,.
CONGRATULATED ON AGRICUL.
TURAL EXTENSION BILL.
South Carolina Congressman Happy
Over Message From White House.
Gets Pen Used in Signing.


A. f. Lever, on his arrival here this
afternoon from Washington to make
an address before the State II. p. A.
banquet tonight, found waiting a tele-
gram from j. p. Tumulty, secretary
to President Wilson, informing him
that the president had signed the
Lever agricultural extension bill. The
telegram read as follows:
THE president has this morning ap-
proved the Lever agricultural extern
sion bill, and he desires to congra.u-
late you heartily on your part in writ
ing it's provisions into law. He used
two pens in singing the bill, one of
which am sending to you at your
office and the other to Senator Smith,
r of Georgia"
Mr.. Lever was much gratiflcd over
the receipt of this information, and
predicts great good as a result. in q
statement commenting on the bill lie
said:
Il am the happiest man in the
State, because for six years l have
been constantly engaged in an effort
to pass this bill, which, by the sig
nature Of the president, now becomes
a law. which, to my mind, means
more to the agriculture of the coun-
try in which by the nature Of my Off
cial position, l am especially interest
ed, than any Act Of congress during
the last half century of our history.
Under this bill each county in
South Carolina, If the State Legislature
accepts the provisions Of the bill.
will be entitled to from four to six
trained agricultural demonstrators,
who will go from farm home to farm
home. armed with the truths and bet
ter practices Of agriculture which
have been gathered through years of
toilsome study" y
The 7th district congressman was
the centre of much interest here to-
day and was constantly shaking hands
with visitors. He accompanied the
travelling men on their boat ride down
the Congaree River this afternoon
and made the principal speech at the
banquet tonight.
Mr.. Lever thinks that it will be An
gust before Congress adjourns.
In the opinion Of Mr.. Lever, the
Mexican outlook is ominous, and it is
probable that the United States will
have to do some fighting. lie does
not think that tho situation can be
ended as 1t is at present, and seems to
be of the opinion that Uncle Sam
will have to give Hucrta and the
Mexicans a spanking. Mr.. Lever
thinks that Huerta is wanting the
American army to capture him in o.
der to save his life. for events are
fast getting from under his control.
and he knows that if the rebels get
hold of him, should they capture Mex
leo City, short shift will be made of
him.
Mr.. Lever will return to Washing
ton at once, where he is needed, for he
Is one Of the leaders of the house, and
takes part in framing the legislati On
OF the dominant party. He is without
opposition for reelection.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Railroad Man Hurt.

Richmond. May l1.-Decatur AK
tell, vice president of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad was severely in
jured today when struck by a street
car.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Refugees Continue To Leave.

Washington. May 9.-Consul Cana
da of Vera Cruz reported today that
n refugee train arrived at Puerto from
Mexico City bringing nearly six hun
dred Americans under the protection
OF the Brazilian flag.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
REBELS TO CONTINUE ADVANCE,
Capture Another Outpost ut Tampico
and Feticrals Prepare To Elcx.

chihuahua. May "a dispatch
from Tampico announces that the
oonstitutionalists have captured an
other outpost. IL is believed that the
federals are preparing to- evacuatc
Tampico and fec toward San Luis
Potosi.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
REFUGEES At NEW ORLEANS.

DIR. Edward Ryan Who Was Arrested
as Spy Among the Number.
New Orleans, May 1.-THE liner
Esperanza arrived today from Puerto.
ringing several hundred refugees in
Guiding DR.. Edward Ryan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
AMERICAN CONSUL LIBERATED.
Vice Consul Who Has Been I'm Prison
Near SaltillO Released.

washington, Ma! l1.~-Consul Cen
eral Hanna at SaltiIio reported today
that Vice Consul Silliman has been
liberated from prison near Saltillo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13

Vera Cruz. May 9.-Reports come
from Mexico City today stating that
Huerta has mined the streets of the
capital and. IL overthrown. he intends
to wreck the city. making the world
carp at the catastrophe marking his
downfall.
With Zapata to the south with 4O,-
900 rebels. Figura to the west with
5000. Villas army approaching from
the north and Americans to the east
Huerta's downfall seems certain soon
Huerta is fortifying and provisioning
the National Palace ard planting
heavy artillery at Guadaioupe, where
he expects to make his las, stand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13

washington. May 9.--The Monitor
Ozark has been ordered to join Ad-
miral Mayo's squadron off Tampico.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
TAMPICO HAS FALLEN?
Report States That Constitutionalists
Have Captured Town.

Los Angeles, May 11.-Dispatches
to the constitutionalists Junta today
stated the rebels have captured Tam
DiCO
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
, Two BRIelDEs READY.
PREPARED no LEAVE FOR MEX.
ICO WHENEVER CALLED ON.
torpedo Boat Dcstroycrs Leave for
Vera Crux and Three Steamships
arc Chartered to Take Division to
Scene Of Fighting.

Galveston. Texas. May Son or
ders from Washington the Fourth and
Sixth brigades Of the United states
army at Texas City were made ready
today to embark for Mexico at a mo-
ment's notice and tonight the troops
are preparedNto go aboard transports
as quickly as orders are received.
Three steamships. the Denver and
Colorado of the Mallory line and Os-
sabaw Of the Texas City Steamship
company. were chartered late today
to be used as transports and carriers
Of army supplies.
The Denver came into port tonight
from New York with 81 recruits FOR
the army. The Moreland line steamer
El Vale is here. and probably will
bs drafted for service by the gov
srnment. II also was reported to-
night that certain railroads have been
ssked by the war department to keep
themselves In readiness to handle a
large number OF troops on short no.
tics.
MAJ. Gen. Franklin Bell will arrive
hero Saturday or Sunday to take COM
mand Of the Second division.
All day long great quantities of
supplies for tho army were delivered
at the government pier by the rail-
roads and as fast as possible these
were loaded on the transport Kill
patrick. which had orders to sail as
soon N she was loaded. The Kill
patrick will carry 100 horses. The
Saltillo was almost ready to leave for
Vera Cruz tonight with permanent
camp equipment for Gen. Funston's
troops.
ssversl tropedo boat destroyers sail
"a for Vera Cruz this afternoon.
The Second division. now at Texas
QlfxA sincludes the Fourth brigade,
c0lnpesed Of the Twenty-third, Twen-
ty-sixth and Twenty-seventh regi-
rhsnts. and the sixth brigade. COM
posed OF the Eleventh. Eighteenth and
Twenty-second regiments. There also
nre In camp at Texas City two bat
talions OF engineers and the Fourth
neld artillery. The company Of army
aviators at Fort Crockett here Is also
ready to embark.