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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
WOULD ESTABLISH
AERO MAIL ROUTE
PostoffiCe Department Asks
$4,000 for Experimental
Service.

Congress has again been asked
% appropriate $4,000 for the es-
Enlistment of an experimental
aeropLaHe mail route in the United
States.
Officials of the PoStOftfce De-
pdrtment declare that in many
localities such a route would WOrk
foHard economy and increased ef-
fciency, although the reverse might
be the case if all mail routes we're
replaced BY aeroplaHe service.
Mail has already been trans
ported by deropIaHe, enperimeHtaliy
and without cost TO the Govern
ment, in nearly sixty instances
during the past fen years, and this
experience, NTH others, has con-
piHced the postoffce officials that
the plan is feasible.
By KENDRICK SCoFIELD.
II John Smith. in Redding, Cal. wishes
to send a letter TO his business associate,
Thomas Jones, in Eureka, ninetyfive
miles AWAY. he must now allow sew
enty-two hours for the transmits on of
the m" lis between those points.
Or IL a resident of Sa. ia Maria, il the
same state mails letter on Monday
inorning addressed to Shale, which Is
but fifty-tWo miles distant across the
Tehacnari range. his communication
win not be delivered until some time on
Wednesd Y.
And Vet again there are many DAYS
and some Tres weeks during the winter
when II is impO sible 10 deliT er any
rs at all around Martha's Vineyard
and Nantucket. because the smail-boat
service now in use there cannot buck
the heavy ice.
All OF which are 3 few of the rea sons
which Second Postmaster Gener"l Stew
art is advancing 10 prove that Congress
should allow the Postoffice Department
an appropria ton of $1,000 with which to
demonstrate the usefulness of an
aerial mail service. between certain
points in The country.
The question of establishing aerial
routes in certain sections of the United
States is a part cular pet Of the Second
Assistant Postmaster General. Con-
corning it, ne gays:
Avoid Rough Trails.
Aeroplane routes would be of I'M
told value TO the postal service In
many localities where it is impOssi-
bic TO obtain direct communication
between two points which may be
quite close to one another as the
crow-or the aviator-fiies; yet when
II comes to Transporting mails be-
tween them, either by star route
or railroad, the journey may be 100
or more miles over the toughest kind
of trails. There are ar stretches.
too, not trayersed by railroads,
and mountain ranges which an avia-
tor can cross far mere easily than
q mail carrier with motor truck,
10 say nothing of cond ons along
all of our coasts which at times
interrupt the mails for days and
weeks at a time.
An appropriat on Of $4,000 would al
least 3 ve the department an oppor-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
Glass at Law School
To Give Dinner Tonight

The senior class Of the George Wash
Ington University Law School viii give
an Informal dinner at 6:45 o'clock to-
night at the Hudson Hotel.
The committee in charge OF arrange
nrents is composed of Arthur WOolley,
Elton w. Stanley. and julius c. Jen-
sen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
Will Study Spanish.

To better equip themselves TO transact
business with south American countries.
fIfty members OF the Builders Elk
change Of washington have organized a
class to study Spanish. The class viii
meet twice a week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

IHAKLEo J. bONAfANIE,
Former Secretary of the Navy and
former Attorney General, who sees
the need of a greater army and navy.
In al address in Baltimore last night,
Mr.. Bonap2rte advocated a nattle
fleet stronger than any power ex-
cept England and an army capable
of overthrowing any land force.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
LOCAL MENTION.

r. r. Y. Lunch, 1905 Pa. Ave, Is giving
patrons tickets Virginia Thea That's all
Prone Main $500 For Family Wash
prices The Tolrnan Laundry
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
Concert Today

Concert Today
By U. S. Soldiers Home Band,
at 1890 p. m.
EMIL \. FENSTAD. Asst. Director.
March. Through Battle TO Vic
tory ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BloE
Overture. american Festival
K-etschmer
Valse Suite. Adele" .........B r1quet
Excerpts from THE Little Mil
nonaire'' ....................Co Conan
Scarf Dance, Pas des Echarpes"
Chaminade
Ct'rom Ballet Symphonique,
"CGllirhoe. y
Dance Grotesque. "Cossack Rev
els" .......................Tschakon
Finale. Medley of Remick's Hits.
Bampe
The Star-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

Flowers and Blooming Plants.
The finest specimens for Christmas
Place orders now. GUIDE, 1914 St
AdVt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
HOME FROM THE WARS.

Galveston, Texas, Nov. 26.-Five
army transports today brought Maj.
Gen. Frederick Funston and more
than 1000 soldiers OF the United
States expeditionary force from Vera
Cruz to Galveston. The chartered
steamer Antilla brought 339 Ameri-
can and Mexican refugees.
Among the refugees were many
civilian employees from Vera Cruz. A
clerical party headed by Bishop Vim
cent Castellancs Of the Roman Catho-
lie diocese Of Campeche, included IS
priests and 21 nuns.
Owing to flooded conditions at the
army camp sites, the soldiers will re-
main on the transports for several
days.
On the Cristobal is $1,000, 900 gold
representing customs money collected
at the port of Vera Cruz during Amer
lean occupation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
MILL AND ELEVATOR.
Darlington Company Commissioned
Capital stock $1,000.

Columbia, Nov. 2S.-Darlington is
to have a grain elevator and roller
mill, according to papers filed with
the secretary Of state. The Darling
ton Wheat and Corn Roller Mills COM
rany was commissioned, with a capi-
tai OF $4,000. The petitioners are
James j.. briggs w. L. Ward and G.
NJ. Ward.
Several weeks ago commission
was issued to grain elevator and
Hour mill company Of Marlboro cOun-
ty \ grain elevator company is form
ing in Anderson.
These mills are being organized as
a result Of the movement in this State
for more grain. caused by the de-
creased price of cotton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
RUSSIANS HOLD GAINS.
Advantage Said to Remain With
Them.

Petrograd, Nov. 26.@The following
official communication from general
headquarters was issued today:
I'm the battle Of L.odz, which con-
tinues to develop, the advantage re-
mains with our troops.
The Germans are making strenu-
Gus efforts to facilitate the retreat.
Their troops, after having penetrated
in the direction of Brzezicy, are now
retiring to the region Of Strykow,
under conditions very unfavorable for
them. g.
On the Austrian front ougITc action
continues with success. In the fight
ing of November rs we took as many
as 5000 prisoners, including two regi-
ments with their commanders and
other officers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
POSTOFFTCE SAFE ROBBED.
Yegsmen Blow Open Strong Box
and Secure about $500 in Stamps
and Money.

Spartanburg. Nov. 26.-The postof-
fice safe in the store Of A. nj. Smith
at Duncan, station on the main line
OF the Southern railway, ten miles
west Of Spartanburg, was robbed last
night by yeggmen, who made a clean
job and have gotten away with their
loot, amounting to 1866 in stamps and
money approximating $235. Nitro
glyccrine was used and though two
distinct explosions were heard during
the night by citizens Of the place the
robbers were not disturbed in their
operations and nothing was known of
the robbery until this morning when
Postmaster Smith opened his place of
business.
The postoflice authorities were
promptly notified and have had the
cooperation Of the authorities of boi
Spartanburg and Greenville counties
during the day in their efforts to get
a trace of the robbers. At noon to-
DAY TWO mon giving their names as
Charles Brown and j. G.. Ross were
arrested by Spartanburg officers near
Duncan and are being held in the
local Jail under suspicion. The Of
hcers believe they may be "spottcrs"
Tor the mon who did the job.
Ihe postoffice at Duncan, situated
in the rear of the general drv goods
ana provisions store of A. Nj. Smith,
Is similar in respects to the average
country postOflice, though there is no
partition between the store proper
ana the Office. A. NJ. Smith has been
postmaster at the place for eight
years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
VERA CRUZ WELCOMES CARRAN.
"a

Vera Cruz, Nov. 2G.-Gen. Venus
tianO CarranZa reached here late to-
day from Cordoba. His arrival
brought thousands of enthusiastic cit =
izens into the streets and when he
spoke from the balcony Of the mu-
nicipal palace he was greeted with
loud cheering.
Tomorrow the general will take UP
his official duties and from this city
as his temporary capital will direct the
campaign against Villa and Zapata.
Gen. Carranza arrived on the pres
idential train. He was accompanied
by Gems Obregon and Alvarado, and
Luis Cabrera, Jesus Urqueta and 9TH
ed civilians, who attained national
distinction during the Madero regime.
Troop trains followed Carranza's
train. Most of these new soldiers
arc OF a type superior TO those prey
iOusly seen here and are reasona bly,
well equipped and disciplined
To make sure there should be no
incident on Carranza's ar
rival, saloons and many commercial
houses were closed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
GERMAN FORCES ROUTED.
ADVICE FROM PETEOGRAD AN.
NOUNCE VICTORY OVER AU-
STRO-GERMAN ARMIES.
to Correspondent Fleeing
TcutOns arc Abandoning Artillery
and Transports in POiand-Ncws
Confirmed by Kitchcncr's Utter
anCCS

London. Nov. 26.-Ohicial advices
received in Russian circles in Lon
don today declare that the rout of
the German and Austrian forces in
Poland has been complete.
The general staff, however, is not
yet able to give any details of this
fighting.
1T is now clear that the Russian
victory in Poland is decisive" says
the Petrograd correspondent of The
Express. THE number of prisoners
taken by the Russians is estimated at
$4,000.
The Germans have begun a retreat
along the entire front" the CORE
spondent continues, land in many
places the flight is dlsordered rout,
marked by the abandonment Of ar
tillery, maxims and transports.
Berlin meanwhile is beginning to
talk about repulsing Russian attacks,
which is subtle method of an
nouncing that the German troops are
on the defensive"
The Russians have defeated the
Germans with the heaviest loss as yet
suffered.
The Germans have made no ad-
vance since 1 last addressed this
house" and "the British are in touch
with Turkish forces 80 miles east of
the Suez canal,' were the salient fea-
lures of a speech made by Field Mar
shall Earl Kitchener in the house of
lords today when the British secretary
for war summarized the military op-
eratiOns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
BLEASE'S PARDON MILL.
1O2 CRIMINALS SET FREE ON
THANKSGIVING.
w. II. Jones, Wealthy Union County
Man Was Serving Life Sentence for
Killing Wife, ParOlcd-Lcss Than
One Hundred Prisoners Now Re.
main in State Pcnitcntiary.

Columbia, Nov. 25.-One hundred
and two convicts received freedom
at the hands Of Gov. Cole l.. Bleasc
this afternoon as Thanksgiving Of
fering. The list includes sixteen life
termers, thirty-One serving sentences
for manslaughter, and fifty-five serv-
ing terms Of other offenses, such as
housebreaking and larceny, assault
and battery with intent to kill, carry
ing concealed weapons, violation Of
the dispensary law and other minor
infractiOns Of the law. This brings
Gov. Blease's clemency record up to
1,430 pardoned, paroled or sentences
commuted in his administration of
less than four years. This leaves less
than one hundred prisoners in the
State penitentiary.
The most noted in the list is w. T.
Jones, the Union County white farm
er who was serving a life sentence
for the murder of his wife. John T..
Hough, the Kershaw county white
man man sentenced to be electrocuted
for the murder of his father-in law,
got his sentence communted to five
years in the State penitentiary.
1t Will be recalled that the action
Of the governor in paroling Allen
Emerson, Of Anderson, and r. A.
Richey, Of Abbeville, played q promi-
nent part in the campaign of last
summer. Today the governor remov-
ed the conditions under which Rich
ey was paroled and paroled him dur
ing good behavior. Emerson was
granted a full pardon and can now
return to the State to live, fully restor-
ed to citizenship.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
HOLDS TEUTON'S ARMY.
Russian Force Fctters Force on
CZcnstOchOWa-C -CracOW Front.

Russian Force Fctters Force on
CzcnstOchOwa-C -CracOw Front.
London, Nov. 27.--The Petrograd
correspondent of The Times sums up
the present situation in russian PO-
land thus:
''One group of the Russian forces
fetters the ACstro-German army on
the Czcnstochowa- -Cracow front, in
llicting heavy blows and capturing
guns and prisoners. Apparently an
other group of Russians are holding
at Wiclun a column which is en-
dcavoring to go to the relief of the
Plocl, group.
THE main Russian force is eXclu-
sivcly engaged against the Plock
group, whose front is cut in halves.
It's right half is surrounded on all
sides and it is vainly struggling to
break through to the left wing at
Lowicz which in turn is battling un-
successfully"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02

could gain on straight football, and
only once did they make their dis
tance, except twice on the forward
pass. Both of these also played good
defensive games. as well as Middle
ton, Gaillard and Slender. For Sum-
tefr the whole line played good ball
charging well and making openings
for the backs at almost every time
when 1t was needed. Boyle. Bradham
and Burns were equally successful in
carrying the ball, hitting the line
hard every time and doing some pret-
ty sidestepping. Bradham, Burns and
Flowers were the mainstays on de-
fense. with Boyle coming in for II
share Of the honor. Spann caught the
Charleston kicks well and handled his
team nicely for the most part of the
game.
Lineup:
Charleston: Colson, C: Sticknoy TX;
Warlcy, re-; Hume. 1t: Middleton. TT;
McDcrmid, lc; Slender. re; Gaillard,
pb; Reynolds. IN; Dottcrcr rh; Hanc-
kie' 10. sumter: Shaw, W., e; Du-
Rant TX; Allen. re-; Dick. 1t: Shaw, c.,
ri; Flowers, Yates. lc: Brown, Burns.
re; Spann. db: Burns. Monaghan, IN;
Bradham. rh; Boyle. fb.
substitutes for Charleston were
Epstein and Whitclaw: for Sumter.
Hurst. DesChamps. Referee, DuRant;
Umpire. Dick: head lincsman, Lem
mon: timekeepers. Brown and wilson
time Of quarters, IL and 10 minutes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
JURY TAKES MITCHELL CASE.
Columbian Tried on Charge of Mis-.
conduct i'm Office as Magistrate

Spartanburg, Nov. 27.-Charlcs
Mitchell of Columbia. formerly of this
county, was tried in the court of gem
oral session today on the charge of
breach of trust and failure to make
proper returns of funds collected nv
nm while magistrate at Inman. The
jury retired tonight, instructed to
return a sealed verdict to be opened
IN court tomorrow morning. Mitchell
took the stand in his own defense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02

great mistake if they delay planning
thclr work for next year in the hope
that they will be permitted to plant
nearly all cotton us usual Even if
this were permissible he is satisfied
that 1T would be the height of folly,
as IN his opinion. if more than half
n crop is produced, cotton i'm 1915 will
sell at loss than the cost of produc-
ton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
MORE SUBMARINES ORDERED
United States Navy Strengthening by
Underwater Fighters.

oan francisco, Nov. 2S.-Eight sub
marines will be built here within a
year for the United States navy.
Within twelve months the navy will
nave on duty twenty additional sub
marines with twenty more building.
inc boats will be larger than any now
used and will have a steaming radius
of fifteen hundred miles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
MurIlCr III lNnNNNillC.

Knoxville, Nov. 2S.--Isaac Houston
aged %, who was 10 marry tOnigh.
years old and distant relative, was
shot and killed 10y the latter this
hOrning. He was opposed To The
n arragc. Both are wealthy farmers
living near GrccnVille
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
SUMTER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY.
Meeting Will be Held Friday. Dcccm-
Der 18th for tho Purpose of Rcor.
ganizatiOn.

Inc Sumter County Agricultural
society will meet at the Gen. Sumter
Memorial school on Friday. December
4tn at $50 p. m., for the purpose of
rcOrganizing and for the transaction
OF such other business a5 may come
before it. All farmers are invited to
attend
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02

Washington, Nov. 26.-Zapata
forces are preserving order in Mexico
City and Villa agents are cooperat-
ing, according to state department
advices tonight. 1t was not known to-
night whether Villas troops had en-
tered the city. An official report from
American Consul Carothers, accom-
panying Villa, received tonight, said
Villa has renewed his promises that
there would be no looting or disorder
and that the rights of residents, na-
tive or foreign, would be respected.
The message was sent from the City
Of Mexico and while it did not say
when the northern chieftain expected
to enter it was indicated that he was
fully advised as to conditions and is
acting in harmony with Zapata.
Officials believed the entrance Of
the Northern army was to be expected
at any moment and Eulalio Gutierrez,
president ad interim, Immediately
would proceed to the capital and be
formally installed in office there with
the reassembling Of the Aguascalientes
convention.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
zAPATA TAKES CAPITAL,
MEXICAN CHIEF SAID TO BE
KEEPING ORDER.
Zapata Organizes Patrol From the
Policc Force and Promises PrOtcc-
tiOn-CarranZa at Vera Cruz.

Washington, Nov. 25.-The forces
of Gen. Zapata occupied Mexico City
last night and are maintaining order,
according to official kilograms from
Mexico City dated today and received
here later tonight
Two messages were received. one
from the Brazilian minister and the
other from American Consul Silliman.
Both were filed in Mexico City this
morning.
Mr.. Sillman said the Zapata forces,
after sharp fighting il the outskirts
OF the capital yesterday when sixty
soldiers We're reported killed, entered
just as the forces Of Gen. Blanco
Evacuated. There was some looting
in the brief interval between the
evacuation by 8lanco and the arrival
or the Zapata troops, but the city be-
came quiet Immediately afterwards.
Villas force, according to Mr.. Silli-
man, was expected to reach the capt.
tai late today.
The Brazilian minister reported he
had received full assurances from
the Zapata troops that they would
maintain order. He said Gen. Blanco
Withdrew at A. NJ, yesterday, con-
trary to promises to the diplomatic
corps and without taking any meas
ures to protect the city. The Brazil
ian minister added that the Zapata
forces in agreement with the diplc-
matte crops had organized a patrol
service from the police force, whose
arms had been taken by the depart
ing troops.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02

Washington, Nov. 27.-All places
OF business in Vera Cruz have been
reopened. No disorders have occur
red since the evacution by the Amer
lean soldiers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-02
SUMTER, Is; CHARLESTON, 0.
SUMTER FOOTBALL TEAM OUT.
PLAYS OPPONENTS IN THANKS
GIVING DAY GAME,

Ono Touchdown In First Quarter ami
Three In Second with Two Goals
Mako up Score for Local Players
Sumter Gc"i Threatened only Once
During csnsc-Sccond Half Is Hard
Fought with NO Scoring for Either
Team-Bradham, Boyle and Burns
Play Star Hall for Locals and Mid
!!leton, Dottercr, HanclScl, and Gall.
lard Play Good Gamc for Visitors.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-04-17
Automobile Leaves Road


 A spectacular automobile accident was that occurring late in the evening of Saturday last, the scene of the accident being near the divide be- tween Morenci and Clifton, and the car one of those belonging to Lamas, of Clifton, the machine, Ford, sud denly hurtling from the road, and landing, after many times overturn- ing, far away in the canyon below. The car was occupied only by the driver, who was fortunate in leaving the illstarred machine just as it left for it's fall beneath. The car was completely wrecked, thus being sin gular among the many accidents which have occurred within the past few months along this highway. The wheels were broken from the body, which was altogether bent from alignment. Other results could not be expected, as the distance traversed after leaving, at sharp curve, the roadway, was at least two hundred feet. The result of the fall at this point of a machine filltd with pas sengers can well be imagined by those viewing the wrecked machine as it lay far below. A wholesome caution would seem to be imparted by this accident to all travelling the highway between Morenci and Clifton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-04-17

With Dr. J. A. Rosenburg as leader the Morenci Concert Band is the title of the new musical organization re- gently formed by the union of the A. c. and D. c. concert bands, each of which were of numerical and musical strength, making the new organiza- tion one of the very strongest in the state. With membership of more than sexenty-five, and with the mem bership of musicians of long exper- fence, the new band promises to be- come indentif1ed as one of the most pleasing among the towns desirable forces. The recent union is very pleasing to both the public and the bands members, now that financial and other appreciation formerly naturally divided between the two merged bands, will be combined and increased for the new bands support. The business element of the town, with the citizens, has promised gener- ous financial support.
 Practice has already begun, several meetings having been held at the Longfellow hotel. The intention of Conductor Rosenburg is that the peo- pie of the town will gain their first enjoyment of the skill of the band at some date in May, after sufficient prac- tice has been obtained. Dr. Rosen- burg's plans for the band include the mastery of the best compositions, in addition to the playing of the simpler themes. Throughout the summer season, entertainments under the aus pices of the band will be held. Dances will probably be given, these already being anticipated by the pleas ure and music lovers of the town.
 complete list of members, with boi T.ocnoofiua inc has nOt yet been made, although practically all the original members of the two disbanded organizations will be includ- ed, in addition to a number of mem- bers recruited from the Italian band which has existed for several years.