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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-07-15
(copyrigh. 1914. by Frank A. Munsey)

1 craZed old man VINO told LOT trutn tuat
which he feared would happen.
Notwithstanding the d~enouement,
his story stirred the Mexican popula-
ton to the depths, and when Bud and
Phil tried to hire men to push the
work on the mine, they realized that
their troubles had begun. Not only
was it impossible to engage laborers
at any price, but on the following day
| Cruz Mendez, with his wife and chill.
dren and all his earthly possessions
on his burros, came hurrying in from
/! the camp and told them he could serve
them no more.
1T is my woman!" he explained;
my Maria! All, If those revoltosos
should see Maria they would steal her
before my ,eyes!"
So he was given his pay and the
fifty dollars he had earned and, after
the customary "Muchas gracias," and
with the faithful Maria by his side, he
went hurrying off to the store.
And now in crowded vehicles, with
armed men riding in front and behind,
the refugees from Moctezur1a and the
hot country began to pour into town,
adding by their very haste to the panic
Of all who saw them.
They we're the rich property owners
who, having been subjected to forced
contribution before, were now fleeing
at the first rumor Of danger, bringing
their families with them to escape any
being held for ransom.
In half a day the big hotel presided
over by Don Juan de Dios Bracha-
monte was swarming with staring
eyed country mothers and sternly sub
dued families Of children; and final
ly, to add eclat to the occasion and
compensate for the general confusion,
Don Cipriano Aragon y Tres Palacios
came driving up to the door with his
wife and the smiling Gracia.
If she had been in any fear Of cap
ture by bold marauders, Gracia Ara,
gon did not show it now. as she sprang
lightly from the carriage and waited
upon her lady mother. Perhaps, after
a year or more Of rumors and alarms,
she had come to look upon impending
revolutionary conflicts as convenient
excuses for a trip to town, a long stop
at the hotel, and even a dash to gay
Gadsden in case the rebels pressed
close.
However that may be, while Don
Juan exerted himself to procure them
a good room she endured the gaze OF
the American guests with becoming
placidity and, IS that took some time,
she even ventured to look the. Ameri-
cans over and make some comments
to her mother.
And thep-or so II seemed to Bud
the mother glanced up quickly and
fixed her eyes upon him. After that
he was in less Of a hurry to return to
the mine, and Phil said they would
stay inside for a week. But as for
Don Cipriano, when he came across
them in the crowded lobby he glared
past them with malignant insolence
and abruptly turned his back.
At La Fortuna he was the lord and
master, with power to forbid them the
place; but now once more the fortunes
of war had turned against him. and he
was forced to tolerate their presence.
The, band played in the plaza that
evening, 1t being Thursday Of the
week, and as the cornet led with LA
Paloma," and the bass viol and guitars
beat the measure, all feet seemed to
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-07-15
CHAPTER XII.

In Its inception the Fortuna hotel
had not been intended for the use OF
Mexicans-in fact, its rates were prac-
tically prohibitive for anyone not be-
ing paid In gold-but, since most OF
the Americans had left, and seven dol
lars a day Mex was no deterrent to the
rich refugee land owners, 1t became
of a sudden International, with a fine
mixture of pu%rse-proud Spaniards and
race-proud American adventures.
Not q very pleasing combination for
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-07-15
Fruit and Produce Exhibits.

Columbia.-The department Of agH-
ulture is receiving a number of
picked specimens of vegetables and
fruits from all corners of the state In
anticipation of the state fair In Octo-
Der. In addition to these exhibits
Commissioner Watson Is preparing
other specimens for display at the
Panama-Pacifc Exposition in San
Francisco, provided the movement
now on foot in this state for a South
Carolina exhibit materializes. 2
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-07-15
SEIZE MlSBRANDED OATS
Inspectors For Federal Department OF
Agriculture Are Actively at Work
in Columbia,

III S~OluH1plds
Columbia.-Lewis Marks, pure food
Inspector of the United Stats depart
ment of agriculture recently seized
900 bushels of "misbranded oats" Of
fered for sale in the Columbia mar
ket. The seizure was made after an
investigation and upon the testimony
furnished by inspectors of the state
department of agriculture. 1t was said
grain companies continued to violate
the state and federal laws by offering
impure products. az
"The federal law is to be applied
in every case,"> said Commissioner
Watson.
During the past several weeks there
have been heavy shipments Of socalled
oats, according to Commissioner Wat
son, into South Carolina. These ship
ments contain a portion Of pure oats,
mixed with wild barley, wheat and
weeds. Under the federal law all
shipments containing more than 5 pei
cent foreign matter must be properly
branded. shipments Win more Lnan
5 per cent foreign substance must
be registered with the state depart
ment Of agriculture as feedstufs
There is a tax, on the shipments. The
interior shipments have been made
in sacks of standard size and all ship
pers have been warned that seizures
would follow, If they continued to dis
regard the state feedstuffs Law.
Several cases were, recently made
by the department for "misbranding'
oats. Last week inspectors of the
state deparl ent of agriculture hello
up 900 bushels in Columbia and after
examination the stuff was seized. The
lot seized contained 42.5 per cent. o.
foreign matter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-07-15


turn in that direction, and the fear Of
the raiders was stilled.
Around and around the band stand
and in and out beneath the trees the
pleasure loving maidens from down
below walked d%ecorously with their
mothers; and the little band Of For
tuna Americans, to whom life for some
months had been a trife ~burdensome,
awoke suddenly to the beauty Of the
evening.
And among the rest Of the maidens,
but far more ravishing and high-bred,
walked Gracia Aragon, at whom Bud
IN particular stole many secret glances
from beneath the broad brim OF his
hat. hoping that by some luck the In
surrectos would come upon the town.
and he could defend her-he alone
For he felt that he could do it against
any hundred Mexicans that ever
breathed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-07-15
S. c. EDITORS MEET
PRESS ASSOCIATION HOLDS IN.
TEREsTlNG MEETING AT
CHICK SPRINGS.
LARGE NUMBER ATTENDED
Choose Same Meeting Place Forfa15
Session and Reelected All Old
Officers For New Term.

Chick springs.-The And annual
meeting of the South Carolina Press
Association was called to order Mon
day, July 9Th, at Chick Springs, 8. G,
by President Ed. H. DeCsmp, Of the
Gaffney, S. c., Ledger.
Over one hundred editors and mems
bers of their families attended the
meeting, which lasted four days.
The following papers were read
before the association: Mr.. c. z.
Martin Of the Easley Progress on
Country Journalism" from J. D..
Evans Of the Florence Times on
Evolution From Blackstone to Guten-
burgism;" and from James II. Moore
of the Columbia Record on EDITORIAL
Page"
Miss Juanita Wylie Of the Lancas-
ter News on "The Faithful Press"
by William Banks OF the Anderson
I~ntelligencer on "How to Start q
Daily" by R. E. Gonzales OF The
State and H. c. Booker Of the Green
vile Piedmont on "Ths Paragraph:
ers' Union"
A. discussion of the need for an
equitable libel law engaged the, at
tention of the members and after
some discussion a. motion by August
Kohn that the association elect q
general counsel was adopted. The
idea for the general counsel to appear
as the representative Of the associa-
ton in any libel suit In which gem
eral matter affecting the whole ASSOC
citation is concerned. 5as
The matter Of when the general
counsel is to appear Is left to the
Judgment Of the executive committee.
One day Of the association was
given over to the Master Printers
Association, who had about 80 job
printers from different partst'of the
state in attendance. iAll newspaper
editors were invited to attend their
meetings. Several good papers Were
read and interesting discussions were
INDUCED In, which were indeed help
full and appreciated by the members
Of the Press Association. Facts and
figures were shown TO the satisfac-
ton of all that 1t was essential for
every job printer and newspaper eds
tor, mo matter how large or small.
their offices were, should have q cost
system in their shops.
President Fairfax Harrison OF the
Southern Railway, made the princis
pal address at the meeting, dealing
with the subject OF closer relation.
ship Of the press and railroads, His
address was instructive and atten-
lively listened to by a large crowd.
All the old officials were reelected
as follows: Ed. q. DeCamp, s9 the
Gaffney Ledger, president; N. F.
Caldwell, of the News and Courier,
Charleston, secretary, and J. T.
Shines, of the Orangeburg Times
and Democrat, treasurer.
The social features OF the associa.
ton included an automobile ride
from the Chick Springs Hotel to the
Country Club, in Greenville, where an
Informal reception was held, and a
ride. over the lew interurban electric
railwaysto Anderson, where the citi1-
ems gave the editors a sumptuous bar
becue dinner at Anderson College for
Girls, and an auto ride over Anderson
%county's splendid good roads.
Chick Springs, s. C., was again So
lected as a meeting place for next
year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-07-15
Nature as Sculptor.

A really remarkable natural curios.
ity Is the tree known as the BLACK
Boy" near Tallangatta, Victoria 1t
gained it's name from the curious
formation assumed by a portion Of the
trunk in its process Of decay, the
likeness to a boy about to make a
leap being extraordinary. Owing to
its elevated position, this Statue"
stands out In quite a startling nan
ner. :i'' .'-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-07-15

With amazement, the painter learned
that the man was Pietro Bardinelli.
During those intervening years Pietro
had been at Rome studying music, had
met with evil companions, and fallen
into shameful dissipation and crime.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-26
SHE GOT HIM

q couldn't get out of marrying
her." Henpeck explained. When
she proposed she said, Will you mar
ry me? Have you any objection?'
You see, no matter whether l said
Yes or No. she had me-"
why didn't you just keep silent,
them"
That's what 1 did, and she said,
Silence gives consent and that end
ed tn. Y. World.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-26
sEAGoING sPoRTsMEN

Two negro roustabouts at New Or
leans were continually Dragging
about their ability as long-distance
swimmers and a steamboat man got
up match. The man who swan the
longest distance was to receive five
dollars.
The Alabama Whale" Immediately
stripped on the wharf, but the ''Hu-
man Steamboat said that he had
some business and would return in a
few minutes. The Whale swan the
river four or five times for exercise,
and by that time the Human Steam
boat returned. Tied round his neck
were as dozen packages, containing
bread, flour, bacon and other eat
ables. The Whale gazed at his oppo-
nent in amazement.
"Whar yo' vittles?" demanded the
Human Steamboat.
'Vittles TO- WHAT" asked the
Whale.
Don't yo' ask me TO nothin' on
the way ovah,' warned the Steam
boat. Nah fust stop is New York,
an nah next stop is London. Top
Notch. L
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-26
A Timely SENTENCE

81 trust your worship will excuse
me this time" said a habitual drunk
ard at the police court; 'it is my mis-
fortune-I am child of genius"
"And what is your age?" question:
ed the magistrate.
"Forty-two years"
, Then it is time you were weaned.
You'll have to do fourteen days away
from the bottle. "-Top-Notch.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-26
UP-To-pATE GIRL

1t was after her birthday, and the
little maid of eight was sitting dis
zconsolately by the nursery window.
Aren't you going to play with your
new doll?" asked her mother.
NO." said the little girl.
ooh, but you wanted a nice dolly.
One that talked, didn't your"
No response.
"And this one says 'Ma-ma!"
'Pa-pav"
The little maids eyes flashed as she
replied:
81 want doll that says Votes for
women '-Top-Notch.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-26
USE FOR EVERYTHING

A provincial editor found one night
that he had neither advertisements
nor copy for his third page. The page
accordingly appeared blank, with a
note in small type at the top:
I "This space will be useful for the
children to write upon" e
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23
REPUBLICAN CHARGE
ACTED LIKE BOOMERANG

The Republican State convention
of Iowa was In session July 16, and
following the agreed-upon plan Of
some Republican leaders in Wash
ington to use all efforts to dis
credit the President, adopted a
plank in its platform denouncing the
foreign policy of the administration.
Here is what the Iowa Republican
convention said
1T (the administration has es-
tablished foreign policy which will
inevitably involve us in those en-
tangling alliances which our fore
fathers labored so earnestly to avoid,
and which. If carried forward. Will
fasten upon us the perpetual hos
tility of our sister republics of this
continent. unless we are willing to
submit to the pillage of our public
treausry to satisfy their demands.
What say the honest people of
Iowa to-day as between their Presi-
dent and the Republican leaders in
their State?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23
1.-THE LAUGHING STOCK
OF EUROPE"-NOT NOW

The Washington correspondent,
Savoyard, recalls that memorable
phrase. the laughing stock of Eu-
rope" which many of those who
were using it so freely only a few
weeks ago. would now much like to
forget. Simply because the criti-
cism of President Wilson's foreign
policy has disappeared like a mist,
IL is not wise for the country to for
get those who were so voluble upon
this subject. Republican and Pro-
gressive leaders attacked the Pres
idents foreign policy and proposed
TO make the fall campaign upon that
issue. convinced that the American
people would turn against the Pres
ident because he had not made wal
In Mexico and because, they said
the Europeans We're laughing al
u.s."
There are not many people in Eu'
rope who have the heart to laugh
to-day. but II is safe TO assume that
such as have the time to discuss the
successful foreign policy of the Am
erican President do SO in different
spirit. The Presidents foreign
policy was indicated before the Eu
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23
TROOPS WILL Be TAKEN
AWAY FROM VERA CRUZ
An Official Statement is Given
Out From the White
House.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE
American troops have been ordered
withdrawn from Vera Cruz. The
statement given out at the White
House said this action was taken in
view of the entire removal of the
circumstances which were thought
to Justify the occupation and the
further presence of the troops is
deemed unnecessary.
The announcement followed a
discussion of the situation at cabinet
meeting and came as the direct re-
suit of favorable advices from Paul
Fuller, the Presidents personal rep
resentative, who is returning from
an Investigating trip to Mexico.
The American soldiers and ma
rines under General Funston, who
have held MeXico's principal seaport
since April last, will embark for
home as soon as the transports can
go after them. Shortly afterward
all lDe war meet eACtpt d lc" iiS ~
draft vessels, will be withdrawn.
Specifically the American forces
are withdrawn at the urgent ap-
peal of General Carranza, who ar
gued that no election could be free
and without compulsion as long as
part of the Mexican territory was
controlled by American forces. He
pointed out, too, that the question
of American troops soon might be-
come a domestic issue which might
cause internal dissension.
On the question of recognition il
is known President Wilson and his
advisers have reached no decision
The conference on October / will
designate the provisional president
who undoubtedly will be recognized
if all factions accept him.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23
SOME THINGS EDITORS
KNOW AND DON'T TELL

A writer who seems to know
something about the habits of edi-
tors gets off the following, which
pretty nearly hits the spot:
A good many editors are said not
to know much. The trouble is, they
know a lot of stuff they dare not
tell. They know who drinks and
they know the ladies who deviate
from the straight and narrow path
of rectitude, and the boys who
smoke in alleys and dark places, and
the girls who are out auto riding till
the roosters crow for daylight. They
know the fellows that are good to
pay and they know the fellow who
can't get trusted for tobacco sack
full of salt. They could guess at
once why some fellows are as they
are and they can guess closely what
they do to make themselves so. They
know enough to make one of the
red hottest, rip-snorting, high-gear-
ed. triple action, chain-lightning edi-
tions you ever read, but they also
know it Is best for the community
and themselves to let the law take
care of humanity's development and
publish only such news as will do to
read In the house. Editors general
ly pursue this policy and thereby
live longer and get more enjoyment
out of life.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23

ropean war, but it stands out In
even brighter colors when compared
to the policies that brought on this
terrible war.
Aside from the political effects of
the whole thing, and those will be
considerable, this incident should
teach Americans to discard that I'M
tenable theory to which many OF
them have held for so long-namely,
that the Europeans, in some mys-
terious way, know all about foreign
policies'-and that the wise thing
for American statesmen, in the field
of foreign affairs, is to try to keep
the Europeans from laughing at us.
louisville Post.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23
Acute Indigestion.

81 was annoyed for over year by
attacks of acute indigestion, follow
ed by constipation, writes Mrs. NJ.
j. Gallagher. Geneva, N. Y. II tried
everything that was recommended
to me for this complaint but nothing
did me much good until about four
months ago | saw Chamberlain's
Tablets advertised and procured a
bottle of them from our druggist. !
soon realized that ! had gotten the
right thing, for they helped me at
once. Since taking two bottles OF
them | can eat heartily without any
bad effects" Sold by all dealers.
Advertisement
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23
SMALL AMERICAN FLAGS
PINNED ON COAT LAPElS
Assured Americans In Hamburg
OF Kind Treatment By
Germans.

Washington. Sept. 14.-How lit
tie American flags pinned to their
coat apels have assured Americans
in Hamburg of kindly treatment at
the hands of every German, was told
in a report from Consul General
Henry H. Morgan, made public to-
day by the State Department.
The report, the first comprehen-
sive mail advice to reach the de-
partment from the war zone, was
dated Hamburg, August Il. 1t gave
graphic description of the trying
days at the outbreak of the war,
when the Consulate was filled with
frantic men and hysterical women
clamoring for means to get home.
LAS far as the Americans in this
city are concerned" wrote Mr.. Nor
gan, their friends and relatives in
the United States can rest assured
that no harm will come to them. and
indeed il would be hard to imagine
from the peaceful aspect of the city
that the whole country was afiame.
Some embarrassment was caused at
first by the refusal of the banks to
honor American letters of credit and
checks issued by well known Ameri-
can banks. but subsequently money
was offered me in any amount to re-
lieve this situation.
II have had several interviews
with the civil authorities of Ham
burg and the military commander at
Altoona, and all have shown the most
earnest desire to do all in their pow
er to relieve the stress and incOn-
venience to both American citizens
and their subjects caused by the
| mobilization"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23

pipes and they carry their pipes with
them when they go into battle.
II the German infantrymen come
in contact with the Ghurkas, II is
likely they will receive the surprise
of their lives. for the Indians do not
fight like European troops. Once
they are launched on a charge, they
do not stop until they come to grips
with the enemy. No matter how
many fall. the survivors do not re-
treat.
In contrast to the little Ghurkas
are the Sikhs and the Pathans, who
are big men or more than ordinary
size. They, too, are brave fighters,
but they have taken to the methods
of modern warfare.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23
Proof Positive.

The story is told of former Presi-
dent Taft that when he was a small
boy his mother made him a new
pair of pants. He put them on and
went out to play. He soon returned
and said to his mother: Nav
these pants are too tight; they are
tighter than my skin"
mo, Willie, they cant be tight.
err than your skim" his mother an.
swered.
Yes, they are, nav. l can SIT
down in my skin, but | can't SIT
down in these pants
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23
Comb Your Cow.

once had COW that kicked like
lightnng. so 10 speak. The only
way we could milk her was by tying
her. One day my father-in-law
came, and we told him about the
COW. After awhile he said. Come
10 the barn and Wen milk her" He
took q comb used for combing
the cows and gently stroking her,
said "You milk now" sat down
pad MIXED her. She didn't lift a
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23
His Guess.

I'm descended from literary
man." said the blonde typewriter;l
do you know who It ISL"
NO." replied the employer. but
from the way you spell should
make a guess that it was Josh Bill
lings."
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23
He Had Earned IL.

The pompous Judge glared stern
ly over his spectacles at the tat
tered prisoner who had been drag
ged before the bar of justice on a
charge of vagrancy.
Have you ever earned dollar
in your life" he asked in fine
scorn.
Eyes, your honor" was the re-
spouse. II voted for you at the last
election"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23

foot. For nearly three weeks some
one combed the COW while MIXED.
She now stands without combing
To us the cure was remarkable
Farm and Fireside.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure.

The worst cases, no matter OF how long standing.
are cured by the wonderful. old reliable DR.
Porter's Antiseptc Healing Oil. 1t relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 2Sc, soc, 81 90
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23
Splendid Medicine
Stomach Trouble
ISuffered for Several Years
Peruna Restored My Health

Mrs. Elizabeth
r euther. No. sos
Twelfth ST.. n. W.
Washington. ID. C..
writes; II am
pleased to endorse
Peruna as a splen-
did medicine for
catarrh and stom- Z
ach trouble. from y
which ] suffered
for several years.
/ took II for sew
eral months and
at the end OF u
time found my hea
was restored and b;
felt splendidly e
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-09-23

Yes. Cordelia. it's the honeymoon
that affects the tied.