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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-03

Dressy oE. Strict Iy Tailored Mod els; set in and rag Ian sleeves; pleat- ed ruffles, lace ruchings and self trimmings. Skirts straight draped, ruffled and tier trimmed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
Need of Reclamation by Drain
age Emphasized.
Million Acres in Eastern Part of Country Nav
Be Made Fertile Farming Lands by Drainage Would Pro-
vide Homes for Nearly Two Million People,

tBy L. ]. Watson. first vicc-Prcsi-
cent n. ID. G.. and Commissioner of
Agriculture OF South Carolina.)
The movement for the reclamation
~ the low lands OF the coastal plain
and those sections bordering upon
me principal river basins Is one of
Sopreme economic concern. This Is
articularly true OF the States along
ne Atlan''c seaboard. and more lar
'cularly the State OF South Caroliaa.
Many have wondered perhaps why
some OF us here i'm the South have
Going such earnest work. through the
ormation OF the National Drainage
congress. for the cause of drainage
exclamation. out in the West science
mas already hidden the desert to drink
abnormal conditions following the de-
clopment of water powers have
lrought about "a condition In the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
THREE COMPANIES FAIL.
May Muster Out b, First Infantry:
Il, Third Infantry, and Second
Coast Artillery-Have Forfeited
Federal Aid.

Washington, April 14.-From in
formation given to The States corre-
spondent today, three companies of
South Carolina militia have forfeited
their right to receive further federal
aid from the government and the
date of their being mustered out is
now up to the governor of South Car
olina. The companies are Company
%, First infantry; Company X, Third
infantry, and the Second company OF
coast artillery.
This action, as explained today by
Gen. Mills, chief of the division of
military affairs, is the result Of a re-
cent inspection made by Col. Shanks
at the request of the governor of
South Carolina.
These companies" Gen. Mills said.
failed to meet the requirements of
the war department Hence they will
not hreafter participate in the dis
tribution of federal funds. The date
Of their being mustered out is a mat
ter that must be left to the governor
Of South Carolina"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
HuERTA'S MOVE NEXT.
PRESIDENT WILSON WILL NOT
RECEDE FROM POSITION.
Plea for Arbitration Will be Rejected
.nd if Salute is Not Forthcoming
All Ports will be BlOckadcd and
Foreign Governments Will be NOti-
fed That War Exists.

Washington, April 16.-Unanimous
endorsement of President Wilson's ac-
ton in sending the Atlantic fleet to
TampicO was given by the house COM.
mittee on foreign affairs at a special
meeting today.
The Mexican situation today is as
follows:
The president will stand firmly by
the demand for q salute to the flag;
ships will blockade Vera Cruz. Tam
pico, Puerto Mexico, Mazatlan, Aca.
pulco and Salina Cruz, deprivng HUI.
erta OF the revenues and customs re-.
ceipts; Huerta is expected to ask that
the dispute be submitted to arbitra-
ton; the American government will
reject any plea for arbitration on the
grounds that the government in Mex
leo has not been recognized and that
matters Of national honor can not be
submitted to arbitration.
Huerta Is believed to have no inten-
tion Of yielding, as the recent victories
OF rebels indicate that Huerta will be
overthrown soon and he would rath-
er have Intervention.
If Huerta resists the demand of the
United States it will be unnecessary
to declare war, but foreign govern
ments will be notified that war ex-
lists. Hundreds Of volunteers for SER
vice have been received today at the
war department..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
TO KEEP TORPEDO SECRET.
Injunction Issued 10 Restrain Bliss
Company.

Washington. April IA tempor-
airy Injunction granted by Judge Veed-
er in the United States District Court
Of New York restraining the E. w.
Bliss Company rom revealing to 9TH
er nations the construction Of the
Bliss -Leavitt torpedo used by the
United states navy has been render
cd permanent
The Bliss Company was about to
demonstrate the operation and con-
struction OF this torpedo, which, Off
cials say, the navy has developed into
the finest weapon of tho kind in the
world to the Whitehead Torpedo
Company. OF Fiume. Austria, when
checked by temporary injunctions
sought BY the navy department.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
MILITIA STOPS RACING.
TULSA JOCKEY CLCB OFFICIALS
GIL OFF SPRING MEET.
Ii Further Racing is Attempted Sol
diers Will Shoot to Kill Horses.

Tulsa, Okla, April 15.-Disregard-
ing restraining order issued by Judge
NJ. A. Breckenridge, of the Superior
Court, State troops took possession of
the Tulsa Fair Grounds, proclaimed
under martial law by Governor Lee
Cruce, and when an attempt was
made to run the races carded for the
afternoon, squad Of militiamen fired
Voiley over the heads of the jockeys.
With this show Of force and the
declaration OF Adjt. Gen. Frank M.
canton, who was in personal COM
mand of the troops, that if another
race was started the militiamen
would fire to kill the horses. officials
of the Tulsa Jockey Club ordered the
spring race meeting, which began
Monday, abandoned temporarily at
least.
Today's action brought to culmina-
ton contest as to the right Of
"bookmakers" to operate at the track.
Monday open betting was permitted
and Monday night District Judge l..
M. Poe issued an injunction prohibit
ing the placing Of wagers. Tuesday
report was made to the governor that
violations Of the State anti-gambling
laws continued, and last night the
proclamation declaring the track un-
der marshal law was issued.
The next move will be the hearing
OF habeas corpus proceedings, institut-
ed in behalf Of several men arrested
by the State troops today. Applica-
ton for the writs was filed before the
court OF Criminal Appeals, in Okla
homa City late this afternoon. No
date has been set for the hearing.
Two companies of militia were en-
ployed in stopping the races today.
First the stands were cleared of spec
tators and orders given formally for
the discOntinuance of the races. This
order was disregarded and ten horses
entered in the first race were sent to
the post The starter lost no time in
dropping the barrier, and as the
horses entered the stretch the militia
men fired over the heads of the
jockeys.
j. M. Stewart, private detec-
tive, who had refused to leave the
ground; stable boy, who attempted
to lead horse from the track, and
o. spectator who tried to force his way
through the guard lines, were arrest
ed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
CANCELS POLICIES.
Sinking Fund Issues Statesment as to
Rcadjustment Under Act of Iegis-
laturc.

Columbia, April 1.-THE sinking
fund commission yesterday passed an
order that existing fire insurance poll
cies on State property, issued by hid
line companies since January 1, 1914,
carrying 65 per cent OF the insurance
concurrently with the sinking fund
policies issued since January /, 1913,
be cancelled at noon April Is. This
order applies to old line insurance
policies heretofore issued upon the
property Of the State Hospital for the
Insane in Columbia and at State
Park and upon the property Of the
institution for the deaf, dumb and
blind at Cedar Springs.
D. H. Means, chief clerk of the
commission yesterday issued the fol-
lowing statement:
'As to insurance or reinsurance pol
icies, the sinking fund insurance pol
icies and the reinsurance policies sre
issued to take effect at noon, April Is.
These policies are issued under tho
terms OF the appropriation act Of
1914. The matter of detail was closed
up with the several companies to
whom the insurance contract was
awarded at the last meeting
The sinking fund commission was
in session for several hours yester-
day at the State house. After the
meeting it was announced that action
had been deferred on the sale Of the
Richland Distilling company property
in Columbia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
I. q. II. Nj. MEETING.
Red Men Elect Onicers-End Rock
Hill Session.

Rock Hill, April 1.-THE Great
Council Of the Improved Order OF
Red Men, Reservation Of South Car
olina, elected chiefs at the annual
meeting held in the wigwam Of Cal
umet tribe, No. &c. in this city this
morning.
The following were elected: Great
sachem. A. f. Hill, Spartanburg;
great senior sycamore, .. d. Gray,
Williamston; great junior sycamore,
Max G. Bryant, Rock Hill; great
chief OF records, b. c.. Wallace. Sum-
ter; great keeper Of wampum, w. Nj.
Allen, Greenville; great prophet, E. H.
Aull, Newberry; trustees, r. l.. Gro
mer, Union; F. G. Garner, Columbia
great representatives, Otto Kletner
Newberry: Cole l.. Blease, Columbia
]. +. Carlisle, Greenville; E. II. Aull
Newbcrry; S. M. Clarkson, Columbia.
Newbcrry was selected as the place
for the next annual meeting.
The great council adjourned this
evening, the business OF the meeting
having been largely disposed Of al
ready Routine business, in addition
to the election Of chiefs and selec.
ton of next place of meeting, was
given attention this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18

Constitutionalists Leader Keeping an
Eye on Developments I'm Latest
Phase.

Ell PasO. Texas. April 15.-Gen. Villa
and his latest victory at San Pedro
were virtually lost sight Of among
Mexicans and refugees here and in
Juarez today in the intense interest
felt over developments in the Tam
pico incident. Gen. Carranza, at
Chihuahua, was kept fully informed
of the orders to tn fleet and the at
titude of Washington, but no state
mer OF the position he would as
sumo should the Americas take Tam
pico and Vera Cruz was forthcoming.
Among officials the word went
round not to comment on the situa-
ton. but 1t was learned from the lips
OF one of Carranza's closest advisers
that Carranza views the whole situa-
tion as one OF the greatest gravity to
Mexico as whole.
Robert V. Pesquira, confidential
agent OF the constitutionalists in Ell
Paso, said for publication that all
rebel leaders are convinced that
Huerta would not hesitate to lunge
the whole country into foreign war
when he feels his power crumbiing,
thinking to save himself by uniting
the country against an alien enemy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
SING PRAISE OF SOUTH.
SONS AND DAUGHTERS AT THIRD
ANNUAL MEETING.
Daniels and Bryan Deliver Addresses
Before Assemblagc of NOtablcs-
Praise for Wilson.

Washington, April 15.-Sons and
daughters of the South sang praises
of her rapid commercial development
and expanding influence in national
affairs at the third annual banque,
toight Of the Southern Society OF
washington. Secretaries Bryan and
Daniels put aside their responsibilities
Tor the hour to attend. Other notable
diners included Maurice Francis
Egan, minister to Denmark, many OF
the Southern congressional delegation
and SOutherners in Washington Off.
cjal life.
The scene was enlivened by the fire.
qucnt singing OF Southern melodies
led by an old time negro quartette.
AS North Carolinian, Secretary
Daniels spoke for THE Womanhood
of the South" referring to the chang
ing scenes that have made women fig
urc ir modern economical life. The
chl\ airy Of the type that was exem-
plified in the surrender Of a seat in
street car, he thought, must be ap-
piled SO as to tighten the burdens of
women who were compelled to con-
tribute to the support Of their fam
lilies.
"Chivalry in its highest sense" he
declared, Unjust not confine itself to
the ball room, but must prove it's
gcnuineness by seeing that the wo-
man who works is better paid and is
not compelled to labor through long
hours.
Perhaps we have been too tardy
in this respect" he continued, but
conditions are growing better. The
Southern States are constantly i'm
proving conditions by the enactment
OF laws governing the employment Of
women, and the time is not far be-
fore it will be illegal for women to
work at night or any longer than eight
hours daily"
Is Secretary Bryan, responding to the
toast, "Grandsons of the South" de-
clared that when history was written
President Wilson, the latest president
the South had given the nation, would
stand out as illustrative Of a courage
not surpassed by any warrior.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
STATE PRESENTS CASE.
LOuisiana's Cuban Sugar Growers
Plea Heard.

Washington, April 1.-THE right of
the State OF Louisiana to enjoin the
secretary Of the treasury from con-
tinuing to allow Cuban sugar to enter
the United States with 20 per cent.
preferential duty in addition to the
general 20 per cent. reduction in sugar
rates under the Underwood tariff act
was presented today to the supreme
court for decision.
Attorney General Pleasant Of Louis
lana and Former Senator Joseph w.
Bailey maintained the right Of the
state to bring injunction proceedings
and argued that the granting OF the
preferential should be enjoined. Mr..
Bailey cOntended that despite 100
years OF acquiescence i'm the policy,
the granting OF preferentials and re-
ciprocity treaties was unconstitutional
Attorney General Pleasant argued
that the 20 per cent preferential
promised under the reciprocity treaty
with Cuba was to be figured on the
Dinsley rates and pointed to proviso
I'm the treaty. Solicitor General Davis
said this provision was repealed by the
Underwood bill, but MIR. Pleasan,
argued that II repeal could not he
made without Cuba's consent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
WEAVERS STRIKE FOR RAISE
Withdrawal OF 200 Men From
Plant Leaves 500 Operatives With
No Work.

Spartanburg, April 15.--Because Of
the strike Of 200 weavers yesterday
the Union Buffalo mills of Union were
forced to discontinue operations this
morning. 1t is said the operatives
demand an increase of 10 per cent.
on all grades Of cloths manufactured
at the mills, and o. T. Bennett, gen.
eral manager. has refused to accede
to the ultimatum Of the strikers and
he declares that the mills will be
open Monday and all operatives apply
ing for positions at the present scale
of wages will be taken. The closing
down of the mills throws 500 oper-
atives out Of work.
Mr.. Bennett declared over long dis
tance tonight that the strike was en-
gineered by 40 weavers who were
"disgruntled" because the mill
changed it's grade Of cloth from plain
sheeting to drills. They struck Mon
day and persuaded the other weavers
to so out Tuesday, he says. Because
Of the lack of weavers the mills were
forced to close this morning
A delegation Of the strikers called
on Mr.. Bennett today and demanded
the increase in pay. The general man
ager said tonight that he Informed
the committee that the market condi-
tiOns of the country for cotton mil
products is very unfavorable at this
time; that the mills of the country
bshould now be operating only three
or four days a week; that it would bt
suicidal for them to grant an increase
in wages, and that the Union Buffalo
mills positively refused to grant the
demands Of the strikers.
Mr.. Bennett stated that all oper
atives would be paid their wages to
morrow and the mills will be placard
ed. informing any who wanted t
work at the prevalent scale of wage,
would be given positions Monda.
when the mills would resume opera
tiOns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
BANKS SEND MONEY.
Many Have Already Paid for Their
Subscriptions to Federal System.

Washington, April 14.-That the
work OF the organization committee
in setting up the new federal reser'o
banking system will not be delayed
by the banks was indicated today by
an announcement that already many
banks have forwarded checks or cash
in payment OF the first part OF their
subscription to the stock OF reserve
banks in their districts.
The subscriptions are premature,
however. and the money offered will
be returned pending notification that
the committee is ready - take this
step in the organization Of the sys-
tenn. Under the law subscriptions to
reserve banks are to be under the call
OF the board.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
MRS. 4. T.. LEVER ILL.
Serious Operation on Wifo of Con.
grcSSman.

Washington, April 13.--Mrs. Frank
Lever, wife OF Congressman Lever of
South Carolina. today underwent n
serious operation at a hospital in this
city. At late hour tonight il was
stated that while Mrs. Lever was still
quite sick. bright hopes were enter
lained for her recovery.
Mrs. Lever. before her marriage tu
the South Carolina congressman about
tier Of Saluda
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
NATIONAL HEAD AT FLORENCE
Will Add Much Interest to Grand
Council Meeting Next Week.

Council Meeting Next Week.
Florence, April 16.-It will bs
great pleasure to the members Of the
Junior Order Of American Mechanics,
especially the delegates to the Grand
Council, which meets in this city on
Tuesday and "Wednesday. April 21 and
%, to learn that they will have an
opportunity Of seeing and meeting
the head official Of the order in the
United States, for Mr.. A. d. wilkins,
National Councillor, has sent word to
the members of Gate City Council. No.
$50, that he will be in attendance
upon the meeting here next week. Mr..
Wilkins is resident Of Pittsburgh.
Pa, and this will be his first visit 20
the South Carolina State Council
hence his coming will be Of great in
terest.
The Florence Juniors are going for
ward with a vim making preparations
for the coming of the 800 or more
delegates to the State Council, and
hope to give the visiting Juniors the
very best entertainment and most cor
dial welcome that has ever been ac-
corded them.
The Florence Council, Gate City,
No 150, is one Of the very best in the
State and has made a most rapid
growth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18

Ncwlands and Robinson I'm Confer
Pnce,

Washington, April Ex-senator
chairman and Senator Rob
insOn Of the interstate commerce
committee conferred with President
Wilson today relative to the antitrust
legislative programme. 1t was an
nOunced after the conference that
they, as members of Il subcommittee
would submit to the full committee
soon their draft of an antitrust bill
When the committee would report it
to the senate was not announced def
initely. Senator Newlands said he
thought the bill might be ready
within week or ten days. but Sena-
tor Robinson thought it could not be
agreed upon for two or three weeks
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18

coastal plain OF South Carolina, for
instance. where II Is absolutely es-
sential to the future prosperity of
the State that tho case of too much
water on the land must be cured.
Out West IL was the case Of no water
on the land. The government has
cured that and arid plains are today
blooming like the rose and covered
with productive crops which are sent
to the markets of the world by happy
healthy and prosperous people.
More Is involved In reclamation by
drainage than there ever was by ir-
rigation. or ever can be. for there are
more than II million acres land that
will be affected and the reclamation
can be brought about at less than
one-fourth the cost OF irrigation.
Deeper and more menaci-. than any
thing else, however. Is the fact that
these ~ million acres OF water soak
ed lands arc breeding pools for the
deadly malarial mosquito. and n con-
stant and ever increasing menace to
the public health.
south Carolina is affected by the
lack Of drainage I'm fully one-third Of
her territory, and the productivity OF
the land In an area running parallel
with the shore line sixty miles back
Us territory curtailed. while the pso-
pie are forced to battle with malaria.
Very nearly the same conditions exist
up and down the Atlantic coast.
IF under the state laws that we
have at last succeeded In getting
perfected the Seaboard states. and If
under the National measure which is
now pending, and Is almost certain
to be enacted. this ara that | have
Indicated can have the water drawn
from II. l do not think that / cxag-
gerate when ! say that there is no
land I'm the vallery OF the Nile. that
can begin to- compare with 1t for ag-
ricultural purposes. III it is reclaim
ell perfect health conditions Will be
restored and the meaning of the
whole thing from an economic stand
point to the South Is more than
would dare picture. The strides for
ward that we have made in the las,
ten years to my mind would not be q
drop In the bucket compared with tho
development of these States thai
would almost Immediately follow er,
Clamation. The truth OF the matter
is that there Is absolutely nothins
that could command the attention %
our people right now I'm banking cir
clcs. In business circles. and In al
other circles that holds one-tenth
The promise In money results that tn,
reclamation OF the low lands OF tn,
South does.
AS early as t7l6 before the pionec
white man had penetrated 500 miles
into the interior. driving back the re,
man. Mr.. Bercsford. In his report I,
his King I'm London. speaking of IN,
state said. South Carolina thus cir
cumstanced should be- capable OF af
fording greater quantity OF VALUABLE
produce than any other part OF Brit
ish-Amerlca. and so on.
1t fell TO my lot In August 1909 n
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
CALL ON MILITIA.
National Guard will Probably BE
Called Out to Supplement Regular
Army.

Washington, April 16.-Brig. Gen.
Mills, chief Of the division Of militia
anairs. today notified the adjutant
generals of all the States to forward
details OF the strength and equipment
OF the State forces. This information
Is wanted so the war department may
call on State troops If necessary to
supplement the regular army.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18

The tenth successive year without
a forest fire has Just been passed by
the Powell national forest in south
central Utah.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
Real Estate Transfers.

u. u. McCallum TO IL. Is. Belser
lot on Main street. $4OO and other
considerations
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-06-20
FIRE CONTROLLED
BODIES RECOVERED
VICTIMS OF HILLCREST COAL
MINE NUMBERED 1876 ACCORD
ING TO LATE FIGURES.
OF This Number 95 Corpses Were Re.
covered Up to -Rescuers
Fight Fire and Gas.

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, June 20.-
The first in the Hillcrest coal mine
caused by an explosion yesterday II
the mine near here, has been partial
ly controlled after several hours ex-
ertion and up to noon today 95 corpses
had been removed from the under
ground workings. The rescuers toll
ing, face great danger fighting both
gas and flames.
With 143 men still entombed in the
mine at an early hour this morning,
the rescuers were driven from the
workings by fire at o'clock this morn
ing. There was no question but that
those still in the mine were dead.
Mine officials revised the figures to-
day. OF the 236 men in the mine at
the time of the explosion, Al escaped
alive
The fatalities numbered 1876 in
cluding Superintendent j. S. Quigley
The mine wash house has been trans
formed into morgue and 200 coffins
have been ordered from Winnipeg. In
quests are being held this afternoon.