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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-17
AmerIesn stabhed 3 peath.

RaYana-An American, Duncan
Campbell vas stabbed to death by
Victor Perez ar Nueya Corona, Isle
81 Pines. according To adyices re-
ceived here sunday The killing was
he result Of a quarrel.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-17
zeal Estate Men 70 como west.

Pittsburgh.-Los Angeles defeated
Seattle for the honor of entertaining
next years convention Of the Ma
tionaI Association OF Real Estate Elk.
changes. The association elected
Thomas Shallcross. Philadelphia,
president.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-17
WILL BUILD MoFFAr TUNNEL
Business Men of Denver Determined
That Project shall Be Completed.

That Project Shall Be Completed.
Denver, Colo.-The Moffat tunnel
commission and City Attorney Stev.
ems after conference Saturday Is
sued statement in which they agree
that the question Of a recall Of the
decision OF the supreme court by which
the SS,oO0.000 bonds and the contract
with Denver & Salt Lake railroad com.
pany We're invalid and unconstitution.
al, is likely to be dropped unless 9th.
er expedients prove to be unavailing.
AZ any rate, they will not invoke the
recall except as last resort.
There is persistent demand from
business men for the building of the
tunnel, even If ii be constructed by the
city and leased 20 the Denver 4 Salt
Lake and other railroads
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-17
REFUSES PEACE MEASURE.
carranxa viii be Satisfied Only With
Surrender Of Huerta and His Army.

Chihuahua City.-GeneraI villa on
Sunday received a telegram from
General carranza in which the con.
stitutionaiist commandments said
he would not accept mediation by the
A B. c. alliance in Mexico's internal
affairs. Carranza also stated that the
only thing he would accept was the
surrender Of General Huerta aud his
army.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-17
gurnea Lisrself d peath-

Chie4go-2frs. Ethel Sheffield. wife
q George Sheffield, a choir singer
here. ended her life sunday BIZ satu-
rating her clothing with gasoline and
se-ting herself On fire. Mrs. Sheffield
vas native Ct San Francisco.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-17
Heat Wave Causes Deaths.

ST PauL-Two deaths and a large
number Of prostrations due TO the
heat were reported to the police OF
Minneapolis and St Paul Sunday
night The government thermometer
here registered "a Saturday
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-17
lndIans . tioId Sun panee.

Clinton. okla--The Cheyenne and
Arapahoe Indians are making prep
arations for their annual sun dances,
which the government has attempted
10 suppress.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-17
Members 81 PIeaaure Party KlIled.

Rochester, n. H.-six persons. all
between the ages OF Il and 18 years,
returning from a Sunday school pic.
Me, we're killed Saturday night when
the blackboard wagon On which they
were riding was hit by q train
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-17
suTcHERY OF OFFICIALS.
Over TWO Hundred Executed in One
Night by Alleged Order of Huerta.

Saltillo.-Two hundred and thirty
persons were reported executed in
Mexico City Saturday night by Huer-
ia, according TO news from the south
received here BY constitutionalists.
One hundred and seventy of these
were said to have been put to death
in the federal penitentiary and sixty
executed in the prison OF Santiago
Tlaltelaloo. Most Of the victims it
is said, were officials.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Conditions in Antwerp.

Rosendaal, Holland, Oct. 12.-News
reports state that the last forts at
Antwerp have been silenced and have
yielded to the Germans. Normal con-
ditions are rapidly being restored at
Antwerp. Latest reports indicate that
the city did not suffer as much dam
age from the bOmbardment as at
first reported. The flames were large
ly confined to Bercham and the south
eastern part Of the city. 1t is known
that thousands of Germans were kill
ed in the desperate attacks on the
fortilications. The bombardment and
reply are reported to have been the
most terrible in the history of the
world Many went insane from the
terrible din and strain. Eardrums
were paralyzed and many persons
were blinded. The city quivered and
rocked us by an earthquake.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
1881 SUMTER s. g, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER H. 1914
COMMISSION FOR MEXICO,
SCHEME OF GOVERNMENT PRO.
POSED TO STOP TURMOIL.
ran Is Suggested at Peace Conference
to Eliminate Personal Rivalry
Among Leaders.

Washington, Oct "a commission
form of government for Mexico until
order is restored has been suggested
at the informal discussion at Aguas-
calientes. preceding the formal meet
ing between representatives of Car
rama and Villa. This was reported
to the state department here tonight
and met with prompt recognition as
possible solution for the vexing prob
lens Of the southern republic.
The plan, it was believed, would
eliminate the personal rivalry Of va
rious factional leaders and lead to
early restoration of strong central
government with which the United
States could deal in more direct fash
ion than is possible under present
conditions in Mexico.
Details of the proposal were not re-
ceivcd, so far as is known, but Off
Gals found somewhat Of parallel
for the plan in the organization and
powers of the Philippine commission.
They thought it probable such a COM
mission would at first be of military
nature largely. since its authority
must be supported by the army; al
though it might later, through
changes in the personnel, become en-
tirely civil and provide an easy way
for return to constitutional govern
ment.
Further reports Of distress on the
west coast of Mexico came tonight
from Admiral Howard.
The constitutionalists here received
today notice that Gen. Aguillar, COM
manding the forces operating against
Vera Cruz, had issued a proclamation
saying he was about to take posses
sion of the city and would give full
protection to aliens and MeXicans ir-
respective Of their political affilia-
tiOns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
CROP INFORMATION.
Circulars Dealing with DivcrslfcatlOn
to BE Had from Chamber of Com

! . ~
Circulars Dealing with Divcrslflcat1On
to be Had from Chamber of Com
mcrcc.
The Sumter Chamber OF Commerce
Is in receipt Of a supply Of large sized
posters and smaller circular matter
from Clemson College giving farmers
advice as to crop diversilication, dairy
ing, grain raising. marketing informa-
tion. hog pasturing and raising, live
stock raising. gardening, and good ad-
vice about reduction Of cotton acre
age.
The secretarys office force Of the
Chamber of Commerce Is sending
these posters and circulars out to diff
ferent parts of the county to be posted
in conspicuous places in stores and
postofilces, and for distribution among
the farmers.
letter is sent to each individual
to whom the printed information goes
requesting that nc will personally see
to the posting and distribution Of the
information.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
WILL CRUSH MILITARISM.
Lord Iialdanc Says Terms of Peace
Will bc breaking of Terror.

London. oct. 10.-"Thc terms Of
peace will be that the dominant spirit
of militarism which has perverted
every talent Of the German nation
will be crushed and broken so that
those who come after us shall bc free
from such terror"
This was the concluding remark of
speech delivered this afternoon at
Newcastle by NiscoUnt lIaldanc. lord
high chancellor. at Il meeting to innu-
cnCe recruiting.
NiSCount llaldanc claimed that
Great Britain Was fighting because it
WAS a sacred duty. He paid a tribute
to the great qualities of the German
nation hut said it had been proStituted
/" military uses and that this war
WAS 10 end that spirit of militarism.
He CUntinUCd
IF Germany should annex Belgium
and crash France and annex Holland
and check Russia. then this country
Would h" doomed. Rather than see
mat accomplished ! would sec the
hrltlSh empire perish honorably.'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
NO DEFINITE RESULT.
agreement Not Reached ut Zacatccas
Conference.

El Paso, Texas, Oct. 9.-It was re-
ported today in Juarez that the Car
ranza-Nilla cOnciliatiOn conference
had been in session two days at Ia
catecas. No definite result had been
obtained, it was said, since the
spOkesmen Of the two factions had
failed to agree on two of the main
points at issue. These points were
not given.
A state department representative
reported today he had received from
George G.. Carruthers, special Amer
lean representative at the conference.
u message in which Carruthers said
everything was working favorably to-
wards an anicable adjustment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Allies Hold Their Lines.

Paris. Oct. 10.-Thc Germans are
making heavy attacks upon the allies
north and northwest OF Lille. but the
situation In satisfactory To the allies.
The official report at o'clock this af-
ternoon says the French have gained
some advantage north Of the Disc
and have made progress In the vicin-
ity of ~. Mihicl at the eastern end
of tho battle front 1t is officially an
nounced that Antwerp was taken Fri
day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Antwerp Suffers Horrors OF War.

0hent. Oct. 10.-I'ugitives arriving
from Antwerp. who were driven out
by the bombardment assert that the
plight of the Belgian refugees is des-
perate. Thousands of old men. wo-
men and children lie along the road
side where they collapsed from hung
er and exhaustion. Panic prevails ev-
erywhere. AT Antwerp with shells
falling everywhere. wrecking build
ings. killing and manning inhabitants,
the people with blanched faces rushed
northeastward afoot In terror.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
PRICES OF COTTON SEED.
Little Weight Attached by Government
to Conspiracy Charge.


Washington, Oct. 9.-I.ittlc weight
Is apparently attached by the depart
mcnt Of agriculture to the charge that
there Is conspiracy among purchas-
crs Of cotton seed to dcprcss it's price.
The department has just issued q
bulletin which assigns two causes for
the lower prices of cotton seed by
products; Grsc. the large cotton crop
I'm the South: and second, the demor-
war.
Ii is estimated i'm the bulletin that
the l5,0OO.OOD bale crop OF this year
should yield G,GSO,OOO tons of seed.
meaning that about 1000, 900 tons of
cotton seed meal will he available AS
100000 tons Of meal were exported
last year. the department assumes
that there will be on the domestic
market this year, considering the in
creased production. about 100000
tons i'm excess of last year.
This situation" declares the bull
lc;in, has resulted already i'm sub
stantial drop in the price of cotton
seed by-prOducts. Cotton seed meal
can now he bought in the South at
from $22 to $2i per ton instead nf
S21 to SCI last year. An even greater
decrease has taken place i'm the price
OF cotton seed hulls, which are now
selling ut from $3.50 to 81 Instead of
81 To 50 ton last year"
The specialists of the agricultural
department advise the farmers Of the
entire country To take advantage of
the abundance and chcapncss Of cot.
ton seed meal to feed 1t to beef cattle
and make good profits thereby. The
feeding value Of cotton seed meal Is
regarded ly experts as twice that of
corn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Germans Destroy American Property.

Washington. oct. 1O.-Thc dcstruc-
ton by the Germans of large Amer
ica, owned oil tanks near Antwerp
was reported to- the state department
today by Consul General Diedrich who
declared the oil tanks were ~ rlled by
Germans white the American flag was
floating over them and the attacking
party was fully cognizant Of the own
ership OF the tanks.
The state department believes that
the destruction Of oil tanks now. but
owners must wait until the war is over
and present their claims.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
COTTON NOT CONTRABAND.
Staple and Its Seed Products Held En-
titled to Safe Passage by State De-
partmcnt.

Staple and Its Seed Products Held En-
titled to Safe Passage by State De-
partmcnt.
Washington, Oct. 1O.-Continuing
it's policy of forging out a complete
code for regulation of shipments of
American products not only to neutral
but to belligerent countries the state
department today announced a deci-
sion relating to exports of cottonseed
oil. The decision marks distinct ad-
rance in the exemption of semi-con-
traband goods from seizure when car
ried in American bottoms.
This declaration, in effect, is that
American trade in cottonseed oil in
neutral bottoms is not subject to seiz-
ure or detention, not only when des-
tined for neutral countries, but when
shipped to Germany, if not intended
for military uses. The British govern
ment has assentcd to so much of the
proposition as relates to shipments to
Holland of neutral goods, such as
foodstuffs, which the Netherlands gov
ernment has embargoed for exporta-
ton.
! The solicitors opinion goes beyond
the mere matter of cottOnseed oil and
lays down the principle that cotton
is not cOntraband and is not subject
liScrent country, providing it is on
American or neutral ships. Therefore
there is no impediment to the ship
ment of American cotton to Hamburg
consigned to German spinners.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Belgian Army suffers Disaster.

Flushing, Holland, oct. 12.-It is re-
ported that Il great part of the Bel
gian army fleeing from Antwerp suf-
fered disaster. A Hulst dispatch says
thousands Of Belgian soldiers crossed
into Holland and surrendered for in
terment. Rumors are persistent that
the retreatirg Belgians were trapped
between Lokeran and st. Nicholas by
the Germans and routed with heavy
losses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
I. .. 5. DIBBLE QUITS.
Veteran Chief Of the Fire Department
Hands His Resignation to City COun-
COunC;' OF Orangcburg.

OranSeburg, Oct. 1O.-T. O. S. Dib-
Die, who has for IL years served as
chief of the Orangeburg fire depart
ment, has handed his resignation to
the city council. Mr.. Dibble offers
as his reason for resignation that his
business will not permit his best at
tcntion to the position. The city Of
iicials are reluctant to give him up.
Mr.. Dibble has been closely related
to the OrangcburS fire DEPARTMENT
for many years he having served for
four years as assistant chief and was
president of the Young American Fire
company for ten years Mr.. Dibble
has done much for the Orangeburg
fire department.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Belgian City Taken By Its Enemies Af-
ter Many Days of Fierce
Fighting.
German Invasion of Russia Results in Disaster for German
Armies In That Secton-Przemysl Holding Out Against
Sese OF Russians-Teutons Are Making Attacks Upon
French Lines-Advantages in West is With Allies.

supplies. The Germans are now on
the defensive. All have been driven
back into East Prussia. In the heavy
fighting along the Vistula against Aus
tro-Germans for the past two days
the Russians have been gaining slow
ly. The Car expressed himself as
greatly pleased with conditions as he
found them at the front. The siege Of
Przemysl continues. The Russians
have captured one fort on the princi-
pal line Of Notifications.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Allies Make Gain,

Paris. oct. l2.-An official statement
at this afternoon SAYS that attacks
hy the Germans on the French left
wing between LassiGny and Royc have
been repulsed. The allies have made
some progress on the right bank of
the AiSnc. The cavalry engagements,
ahuut Lille continue
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
No News From Russians.

PetrOSrad, Oct. 12.-Beyond stating
that the operations of the Russians
are proceeding successfully against the
Germans in East Prussia. and that an
artillery duel is raging between the
Russians and AustrO Germans on the
ViStula, the war office maintained Si-
lence on the situation today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14

ing their cotton crop and then give it
To Merchants and manufacturers, and
then if some few farmers are fOrtu-
nate enough to be able to put up the
proper collateral charge them 6 per
cent. and s per cent. Secretary Me-
AdOO has the machinery already start
ed in motion to print all the paper
money necessary and will issue it to
the banks on proper collateral. Con-
gress has already discharged its duty
far better than our state legislature
In fact the president and the secre-
tary of the treasury dare not do more
than they have already proposed to
do.
''Theer are certain things the ma
tional government can do and ought
to Go, but as usual there are dema-
g"gues among our public men who
arc making wild proposals. Such men
are public enemies and ought to be sat
on
LET the state legislature do its duty
and the national government may be
dCp"adcd ON to perform its. We can
stem the tide If we all work togcthcr.
but many wild and impractirahlc
schemes ought tu be abandoned
promptly and not talked about longer.
Action is what is needed and not so
many words"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Germans Lost Forty Thousand.

Paris. Oct ia news dispatch
states that the Germans lost forty
thousand in the capture Of Antwerp
Great masses of troops were moved
down by the German artillery. The
French claim to have captured twelve
thousand Germans in the fighting
around ArraS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
London Admits Fall Of Antwerp.

London. Oct. 1o.-It Is unofiicially
reported that the Germans have cap
tured Antwerp. but several forts are
still holding out. The British admir-
atty later admitted that Antwerp was
evacuated by the Belgians Friday af-
ternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
French Cavalry Defeated.

Berlin, via. Amsterdam, Oct. r.
The defeat of the French cavalry by
the Germans battling in the vicinity of
Lille is officially announced. The an
nOuncement is also made that all Rus
sian attacks at the east have been re-
pulsed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Germans Lost Heavily.

Amsterdam. oct. 12.-NcWS dis
patches state that the Germans are
purchasing slight advantages at an
awful cost of human life. FortS-nve
thousand are reported to have been
lost in the attacks ON forts Wacltham,
WaNre. St. Catherine and Antwerp.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
King Albert - ts.

London oct. ~. : Albert with
British marine II which defended
Belgium are be . to have escaped
into ostend, ; has been fortified.
to repel the man attacks. Vast
crowds are coming to England from
Antwerp, OStend and Holland.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Fcrnand King of ROumania.

Rome, Oct. 12.-Prince Ferdinand
has been proclaimed King of Rouman-
ia, succeeding the late King Carol. 1t
is rumored today that King Carol was
poisoned by the war party but the re-
port is officially denied
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
INDIANS MAY ATTACK.
YaQuis Likely to Assault NacO.

NacO, Oct 9.-An Independent at
tack on NacO. Sonora, by the Yaqui
Indians is expected hourly.
Gen. BCni Hill, for six days be-
sieged in NacO, is fighting the Indian
skirmishcrs with hand bombs, hop
ing to draw the attack.
Gov. MaytOrcna, tho Villa COM
mander attacking NacO, himself cX-
poets the Indians to attack soon. He
admits that his control over them is
maintained with difficulty
Every day makes Hills position
stronger, for supplies and reinforce
ments are added constantly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Russians Isout Germans.

Petrograd oct, 1O.--Thc OiiiCia'
statement today SAYS that the inNas-
ion OF Russian territory by Germans
from East Prussia has resulted in u
complctc defeat for the Germans. At
many places the enemy's retreat de-
yeIoped into route I'm which the
Russians took thousands Of prisoners,
many guns and great quantities Of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Russians Capture Railroad Ccntcrs

Pctrograd. Oct. 10.-It Is officially
announced today that the Russians
have captured Marggrabowa and Lyck,
two important railroad centers in East
Prussia. The Germans have abandon
ed their fortified position at Barkale-
zew on the Rospuda river. The bat
tie on the left bank OF the vistuia riv-
er between the Russian main army
and Austro- German armies is still
rising without definite result
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Thirty German Steamers Sunk I'm Ant.
wcrp llarbOr.

London. oct. 10.-A news dispatch
from Amsterdam says 1t is semi-oni-
cially reported that the British sunk
thirty German steamers i'm the port Of
Antwerp for the purpose of obstruct-
ing the harbor and makins German
navigation dangerous.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
MOntCnc1rinS Defeat Austriaus

tcttinlc. oct. 2.-MontencgrinS de
fcatcd and drove back the Austrians
ON the lhcckSatShu frontier. captur-
ing several important Austrian po-
SitionS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
AllStrianS Reinforce pryCmySl.

Vienna, via. Berlin, Oct. 12.-It is
officially reported that the Austrians
reinforced the garrison of Przemysl
and lifted the siege. The Russians
fed before the reinforced Austrians.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Consul General Leaves Antwerp.

Washington, Oct. 1O.-The Ameri-
can consul general at Antwerp today
notified the State department that he
was forced to leave Antwerp when
the bombardment commenced We'd
nesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Austrian Supplies CAPTURED.

Rome. Oct. 10.-A news dispatch
from Cattaro reports the capture Of
an Austrian supply train by Montene-
grin troops near Sarajevo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Russians Withdraw From Przcmysl.

Vienna. Oct. 10.-(OGcial) The
part of the Russian army before
.'rzemysl has been forced to withdraw
by the Austrians. Fierce lighting oc-
CURED Thursday night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14

still holding out against the Germans.
"A German aeroplane made >ather
raid on Paris today, drop Rtwo
bombs, which failed to e, be-
tween two passenger trai :
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
Portugal Will Declare War.

Berlin. Oct lot Is semi officially
stated today that the government ex-
poets Portugal 10 declare war against
Germany shortly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
NrrNptanC Drops bombs ON Paris.

iarlS. oct. l2.--lt is reported here
mat twenty -four forts at Antwerp are
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
BELGIAN ARMY IN DANGER
Reports Say That King and Army
Was Trapped By Germans
During Its Retreat.

LATER REPORTS HOWEVER, SAY KING ALBERT
LIST OF GERMANS ENORMOUS IN BOM-
in FRANCE WHILE NO REPORTS
EAST-BELGIANS ENGLAND.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-14
ANTWERP HAS FALLEN.


Metropolis.
Berlin. oct. 1o.-Antwerp has fall
en- according to the official announce
ment issued NodsS The Belgian gar
rison was led patp Antwerp by It's
commander. Breaches had been
made In the fortifcations at several
points which the Belgians forthwith
aband med. Most Of the forts had
been n the possession of the Germans
since Friday afternoon.