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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
FOR CONGAREE,
South Carolina Senators Promise to
Help.

Washington, April 21.-COngress-
man Lever, after a conference with
the South Carolina senators, has Sc
cured their promise to see that the
recommendation of the chief of en-
gineers Of the war department that
$4,000 be made for the Congaree
river is placed in the river and harbor
bill in the senate.
1t will be recalled that the chief of
engineers made a report to congress
short time ago in which he stated
that. in his opinion, $4,000 might
be we'll used for the work Of further
improving the Congaree. but this rec
ommendation came in so late that it
would not be incorporated in this
years river and harbor bill when
that bill was before the house. How
ever. the matter will soon receive at
tention in the senate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
ENGLISH PRESS ON MEXICO.
London Papers Believe War is in.
cvitable.

London, April 20.-Mexico over-
shadOwed all other matters Of public
interest here today. Important do
mestic politics had to give way to what
has been considered here for a long
time the inevitable Intervention by the
United States to restore order in Mex
leo. The Westminster Gazette, a lead
Ing government organ, in expressing
the view that nothing can now avert
war, or III not war;" what the late
William E. Gladstone would have GALL
ed military operations" says:
"One cannot pretend to be surprised
that this could be the end Of the ro-
fusal Of the United States to recognize
Gen. Huerta. There are q good many
other nations which in other circum-
stances might have tackled the hor-
nets nest, but this case is one in
which the Monroe doctrine saddles
the United States with heavy obliga-
tions from which there is no escape"
hO oii NdLctc, dn
sition newspaper, says:
"Our sympathy with the Americans
does not blind us to the perils OF the
course to which they seem about to
commit themselves"
The Globe says:
Upon the United States will be laid
the extremely difficult duty Of protect
ing both its own citizens and foreign.
ers exposed to Mexican barbarity. In
all probability an eventual reorganiza.
ton of the whole country Of Mexico
will be necessary. Undoubtedly Gen.
Huerta's action is counsel Of des.
peratiOn adopted in the hope that all
factions in Mexico will unite with him
to repel the Gringo attack. Many OBJ
servers are Of opinion that this may
prove correct. In that case the Unit
ed States has before it gigantic
tasl1."
The Evening Standard thinks HUI
erta is mistaken, if he expects to pro-
duce q wave Of popularity for him.
self.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
HUERTA PROMISES SAFETY.
Provisional President Asserts He
Means to Improve Opportunity to
Show He is Civilized.

Mexico City. April 20.-"Gen. HUI
erta offers all guarantees to foreign
ers, Americans included. who may re-
main in Mexico, and he will improve
this opportunity to show the world
that his government and Mexico are
moral and civilized"
This statement the president die
tated to the press representatives to-
day. He continued:
L desire to make it plain to the
American people that according to the
official report from the commander
at Port Tampico received by the Mex.
ican government there was no flag in
the boat which landed and whose
crew was detained. I fear that Pres
ldent Wilson has been misinformed on
this point and that he will inform
the American congress that the boat
carried the flag.
In fact, the American flag has
nothing to do with the case, and 7 de-
sire the American people fully to nm
derstand this"
AS a precautionary measure a spe-
cial guard Of IL policemen was in
stalled tonight in the American en-
bassy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25

fairs.
His statement that he desired au-
thority only to uphold the dignity of
the United States was cheered by
both Democrats and Republicans.
After the president and the senate
left the chamber the address was re-
ferred TO the foreign affairs commit
tee and while it was retiring to report
a resolution TO carry out the presi-
dents ideas. Democratic Leader I'm
derwOod addressed the house asking
all members to remain, saying the
president had pointed out the import
ance OF passing "a resolution today.
Representatives, contrary to GUS
TOM remained to await the appear
ance Of the resolution.
Secretary Bryan remained in the
diplomatic gallery with n number of
foreign representatives, while the for
eign affairs committee began its work
The executive session Of the senate
quickly turned to consideration OF ap-
pointments and the Mexican situation
was considered I'm the foreign rela =
tiOns committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
OPPOSE REPEAL OF TOLLS.
of Exemption Before Com.
mittcc.

Washington, April 21.-Declaring it
would constitute an act of bad faith
to repeal the free tolls provision Of
the Panama canal act after New Or
leans had spent two years preparing
for the canals opening on the basis
OF free tolls, James w. Porch spoke
for delegation Of Louisianians be-
fore the senate canals committee to-
day.
Mr.. Porch declared foreign ship
ping companies already had the over
sea commerce OF the United States
bottled up" and that the transcon-
tnental railroads would have the
coastwise trade bottled up" If free
tolls We're repealed. AS "a seaport,
he said, New Orleans appealed to the
committee for fair treatment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
LIND PREDICTS PEACE.
Objection to Passage OF Resolution
Backing President Causes Surprise.

Washington, April 2O.-It was q
decided surprise to most obse. yers
here today that there was any con-
certed objection to the passage of a
resolution approving the course of
President Wilson after he had read
his address on the Mexican situation.
While much dissatisfaction is ex-
pressed among Democrats in private
conversation in the cloak rooms and
corridors because Of the manner in
which the president has put the bur-
den on congress" few Of those who
indulge in such criticism are willing
TO do SO for publication, and most of
them agree that the Republican floor
leader, Congressman Mann, made a
serious blunder in opposing the adop-
ton OF the resolution which the pres
ident asked the house to pass. Much
the same comment was made on the
objection OF Senator Lodge to imme-
dieat action in the senate, though the
censure Of Mann was more pronOunc-
ed.
1t was the general belief that Rep
resentative Murdock, Of Kansas, lead
er of the Bull Moose forces. scored
heavily when he seized the chance to
present a contrast to the Republican
leaders course.
OF the handful of Democratic votes
against the resolution in the house not
one was cast by CarOlinian or a
Georgian. and the only three negative
votes from the South came from the
Mississippi delegation. Many Demo-
Gratis who feel that the administra-
tion's Mexican policy was wrong at
the start feel also that this is no
time to argue that point. and that the
only thing in such a crisis is to sup
port the president.
John Lind said here today in con-
versatiOn with a friend that within
ninety days after the passage Of the
resolution asked for by the president
there would be peace in Mexico. This
was In line with the statement Of
Representative Lenroot. of Wisconsin,
a Bull Moose, that he voted for the
resolution because he believed it
meant peace, not war.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
Eight Hours Notice to Be Given.

Washington, April 21.-The navy
department today wirelessed Admiral
Badger to take special precaution to
protect his ships from mines in Tam
picO harbOr.
All now awaits the action Of the
senate on the resolution giving Pres
ident Wilson approval Of the use Of
arms to force Gen. Huerta to COM
ply with the demands of the United
States. The senate meets at noon to
take action on the resolution.
Admiral Badger aboard the battle
ship Arkansas. sent a wireless mes
sage to Key West that eight hours
notice must be given before attacking
any Mexican port is the orders Of the
navy department.
The fleet will arrive off Tampico
early Wednesday morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
DIPLOMATIC CONFERENCE CALL
SECRETARY BRYAN SUMMONS
ALL FOREIGN REPRESENTA-.
TIVES TO STATE DEPART.
MEEf
SITUATION Appears to Be Practically
Unchanged and washington is Full
o1 Chconfirmed RumoFs-Not
Anown Whether Vera Cruz Has
Been Seized or Not

Washington, C T. NJ April 81
Secretary Bryan summoned all repre-.
sentatives of foreign countries ac-
credited to the United States to q din.
lomatic conference at tho State de.
partment at $50 this afternoon.
The senate is giving full discussion
to the resolution on the presidents
message. 1t is believed the resolu-
ton will pass late this afternoon. 1t
now appears that the first report that
marines had been landed at Vera Cruz
was premature, but the report SEEM
ed to emanate from the White House.
President Wilson has given orders
to Admiral Fletcher to seize the Gus
tom house there and many believe
that the seizure has already been
made
Secretary Daniels is constantly re-
ceiving dispatches from Vera Cruz
but refuses 20 disclose their nature.
1t is reported that Admiral Mayo
has been ordered to seize Tampico.
because Of reports that Mexican am
munition will be landed there instead
Of at Vera Cruz.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25

Grove City, Pa, April 21.-The
council Of Grove City has elected a
general manager for the town who
will have full executive power The
man named Is John S. Ekey of Pitts
burg and he will receive a salary Of
$4,000 year for looking after the
business affairs of the town. This is
the first borough in the State to have
its affairs looked after by Il business
manager
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
A YEARS GROWTH.
Seven Hundred More Tent Ohaufau.
quas Than Last Year-1wenty.two
Hundred I'm All.

The past years growth Of the Chat
tauqua movement in the United States
has been little less than marvellous.
The number Of tent ChautauQuas In
this country has increaed from 1,6O0
last year to more than 1900 this sum-
mer. One thousand of these Chau-
tauquas are under Redpath manage
ment. There are about 500 more
Redpath Chautauquas this year than
last. ...-
Never before in a year has such
wide publicity been given the name
Chautauqua in the press Of the coun-
try. This in part, OF course, was duo
to the wide discussion of Mr.. Bryan's
appearances on the Chautauqua plat
form last summer. ..
The army of people now employed
in all the different features Of Chau-
tauqua work over the wide expanse ef
the American continent also ssrves
to emphasize the movements import
ance. 49,
This season the Redpath Chautau-
quas begin in South Carolina and
move on up through North Carolina,
Georgia. Alabama. Tennessee, Ken!
lucky, Indiana and Michigan.
The season opens on May 26 and
does not close until early September.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
AUERTA WILL fight.
PREPARING TO RESIST LANDING
OF MARINES AT VERA
CRUZ.
Gen. Mas Moving Troops to Islands
OF HarbOr OF Vera Cruz Under Or
dcrs from Mexico City-First Clash
May Come this Afternoon.

Vera Cruz. April 21.-That Gen.
Huerta will resist the landing of
American marines here, was the an
nouncement made by Gen. Mas on
orders received from Mexico City to-
day to cstablish a strong force on the
islands in front of Vera Cruz.
Gen. Mas began moving troops to
the islands early this morning, with
first clash may come this afternoon.
Americans are pouring in here
from the interior.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
MASSACRE OF FOREIGNERS is
THREATENED.
Gen. Ffgmeroa. Claiming to Represent
Zapata, Tclcgraphs Threat to Viii
son.

Ell Paso. April 2l.--A warning has
been telegraphed to President Wilson
by Gen. Figueroa, claiming to repre-
Southern Mexico, that he will regard
the landing OF foreign forces as a
declaration of war, and i'm reprisal,
will massacre all foreigners in the
territory dominated by the Zapatista
forces. There is some doubt as to
Figueroa's authority to speak for
Zapata.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
Mexico City Not Excited.

Mexico City. April 21.-There is
general apathy here over the warlike
movements Of the United States. Many
Americans will remain in the city.
Gen. Huerta is distributing military
forces to protect foreigners and dis
perse demOnstrative crowds il they
gather.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
DIR. HaynswOrth Still Sick.

The many friends Of Dr. j. Herbert
IIaynswOrth, county superintendent of
education. will he sorry to know that
he Is still confined to his bed. He has
been unable to attend to any business
yet. but hopes to be able to he out in
a few days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
LOSES ENCAMr.
MENT.
Gov. Blcase's Letter Does Not Satisfy
Secretary OF War.

Gov. Blcase's Letter Does Not Satisfy
Secretary OF War.
Washington, April 2O-Secretary of
War Garrison announced this after
noon that the encampment of the Ma
tional Guard Of the Southeastern di-
vision would be sent to some other
State than South Carolina, the reply
received today from Gov. Blease to
the secretarys telegram Of Saturday
not being considered satisfactory. The
matter appears to be closed.
When asked for a statement on the
subject. Congressman Whaley would
say no moro than ibis:
II regret exceedingly that the de-
partment has taken this encampment
away from the first district. 1 had
worked hard to secure it, and worked
hard to keep it after having secured
it. and hoped up to the last moment
his way clear to fixing upon the Isle
Of Palms. The decision is against the
State. and not the site at the Isle Of
Palms. Had the encampment been
held in the State am absolutely sure
that the Isle Of Palms would have
been the site. If there is war with
Mexico, of course, there will be TO
joint manoeuvres anyhow"
Some doubt Is felt in Warrington as
to there being any encampments
whatever Of the militia If war breaks
out. except the encampments incident
to the war itself.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
Ordered to Seize Custom House.

Washington. April 21.-Admiral
Fletcher has been ordered to seize the
custom house at Vera Cruz. or to take
any other step necessary to prevent
reaching Huerta.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25
Torpedo Boats at Vera Cruz.

Washington. April 21.-The torpedo
boat FlOtilla, which recently left
Pensacola, was wirelessed today to
join Admiral Fletchers squadron at
Vra Cruz.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25

Columbia, April 20.-It was stated
at Gov. Bleases office this afternoon
that a telegram was sent to Secretary
Of War Garrison yesterday telling him
a special delivery letter regarding the
manoeuvre encampment had been
mailed to him. kilograms were dis
patched ut the same time to Con-
gresmen Whaley and Byrnes inform
ing them that copies Of letter to Mr..
Garrison had been mailed them un-
der special delivery. A report receiv-
ed at the governors Office from the
Washington Office of the Western
Union stated that all three kilograms
were delivered in Washington yester-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, it was
stated. and they should have reached
Washington this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-25

You'll notice that the sort of man
who whines that he is driven to drink
is always standing around with his
bride on.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-13

Albeit isn't afflicted with relatives,
except one rich uncle, by whom he is
employed. Albert's wealthy uncle ar
rlves with his ideas, which do not at
all jibe with those of the Cooks.
All that happens to Albert is that
his uncle fires him. and his girl
breaks their engagement and the
union declares a strike on his half
finished domicile Right there is
where he stops being a boob.
He gets the house finished, event
ually, by which time ce'tain an
auished Miss Cook has decided to cut
loose from her large family and tie mp
to Albert The peppery uncle for
gives and all is well.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-13
THE EVENING BANN Err
Tuesday, oct. 10, 1914.
AT OLD BENNINGTON
Continued from Page One)

front of George Robinsons, the othe1
across Mount Anthony street near
the Walloomsac inn.
The foregoing represents work
properly classified as permanent i'm
proyements as distinguished f-om the
routine work of highway repairs, oil
ing. and so forth This latter work
has not been sighted in any matter.
Quite the contrary is true, in faC,
We believe that, largely as a result
of the oiling which has been done
during the past three years, our
highways are in better shape today
than at any previous time.
Notwithstanding the volume of
work done (of which we have given
only summary of the more import
ant items) it is a pleasure TO report
that the financial position OF the vii
lage is excellent, as the treasurer's
report will show.
or the special permanent improve
ment bonds YOUR trustees might, ae-
cording to the vote OF the village,
have issued and used 5000 prior to
Octobe' LIST, 1914 and like amount
On October LIST or Immediately there
after. As a matter OF fact. We issued
only $4,000 and have neither issued
any additional bonds since October
first nor incurred liabilities which
must be met by new bond issue.
We have preferred 10 meet all liabii-
ties and TO leave the incoming boaI~
of trustees unhampered in every way
This has only been possible. how
ever. by oyerdrawing the highway
account, rs will be- seen from the
treasurer's report The line to be
drawn between work properly
chargeable to the highway fund and
work properly chargeable to the per
manent improvement account is not
always clear Sometimes the two
merge completely Toward the close
Of the year we have preferred to
overcharge the highway fund some
what, relying upon a transfer from
the general fund to cover the over
draft, rather than to issue new
bond at interest. The highway fund
should be made larger, either by in
creasins the highway tax or by trans
ferring a larger sum from the general
fund than has heretofore been done.
We believe the increase OF the tax to
be unnecessary, and hope that the
other method will be adopted
At your last annual meeting you
instructed the Board of Trustees to
prepare for yonr consideration the
draft of revision of the village by.
laws. We regret that. owing to the
magnitude oil the work. and our de-
sire to secure the best bylaws pos
sible under our state laws by drawing
on the experience of many othe. vii
lagos, this draft is not ready for sub
mission. Under the head of Recon-
mendations We venture to make a
suggestion concerning this important
matter.
Recommendations
ta) We recommend that the taxes
to be levied for the ensuing year be
the same as last yea namely. 50
cents.
tbl We recommend that the sum
transferred from the general fund to
the Highway fund be $4O0
(cl We recommend that the prep.
aration of revision of the village
bylaws be continued by the incom-
ing board ct trustees
Respectfully submitted for the
board OF trustees,
Guy b. Johnson, Chairman.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-13
roo MANY COOKS
Amusing Comedy at the Opera House
Thursday Evening

TOO Many Cooks, which comes to
the opera house Thursday evening,
concerns the joys and sorrows of a
young man who builds a house OF
course the young man. Albert Ben
nett. has a girl whom he is going to
marry, or he wouldn't be building a
house The girls name is Cook She
has father and mother. brothers
and sisters, and uncles and aunts.
Alice brings the whole tribe down to
have a look at the house.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-13
4 COMMISSIONERS. NOTICE.

FhIHTF on 7 = \ us 7 = VT
The undersigned having been appointed 10y
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
OF Bennington. COMMISSIONERS. 90 receive,
examine. and adjust the claims aud demands of
Ga M, late of Bennington. IN said District
Decreased. aud all claims exhibited IN offset
thereto. hereby give notice that We will meet
FOR the purpose Aforesaid. A. he Office Of W.
". sheldon. In the vilisge OF Bennington.
IN said District. on the IN hay ut Novembc-
snd 9Th DAY of FcbruH' y next. from 10 O'Clock
a. M until o'clock y. Ia. o Z each OF said days
sud that six months from the 3 u day OF Aug
\ %. 1914. is the iini. limited ~ said Court Tor
snid crciitors To present their claims 90 Us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Bloomington this 9th day of Oct,
A y. 1914.
EDWARD !. HALL.
&. \. BICHANA
Commissioners
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-13
Those who lend money

would gladly lend a little more if they
knew that every borrower carried life
insurance to pay his debts. Goth
year National Life ms. Co. of VT
(Mutuan. Earle 5. Kinsley. General
agent Mead Building. Rutland, VT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-13

The usual fifteen minute service
for peace and TO. those suffering in
the war, will be held in ST. Peters
church, tomorrow, Wednesday. at ten
o'clock. This is for all who are inter
ested Seats free. All cordially well
come.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-13
Every uoter in Vermont who
believes In his State and
its future should Uote the
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

A better stronger deserving Republican
State ticket been presented the voters of
the State Not one honest charge of 'incompetency,
unfaithuncss disoyalty corruption can be made
against candidate whose is the Re-
publican State ticket of whom has served
the State in important positions intelgently and
honestly
Throughout the State generally the OF all
approval is all the candidates the Repubh
State tcketa ticket that spells VICTORY at the polls
November g. and with the assurance that Vermont will 90
FORWARD and not BACKWARD during the years 1915
and 1916
Vermont demand its BETTER ROADS
its ErTER and IMPROVED INSTITUTIONS its PUB
LlCTY DEPARTMENT that has and is attracting capital
and manufacturing industries and bringing thousands
Of the State each BETTER EDUCA
TIONAL ADVANTAGES, and continuation of PROS
PERlTY that has characterized the Republican administrations
and national, Of the
PROSPERITY YESTERDAY, TO-DAY AND TO-
MORROW
the slogan of every candidate whose
upon the Republican State ticket.
Your for the duty you yourself
REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE
Montpelier VT, Oct. r. 1914
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-05-07
HONOR SYSTEM A SUCCESS
Convict Returns to Prison After At
tending Funeral.

Released from the state peniten-
tiary at Bismarck on his honor to
attend his mothers funeral 500 miles
away Denver Woods, Marmarth, con-
victed of murder and sentenced to
thirteen years, has proved that the
honor system in the North Dakota
~penitentiary is successful.
Three months ago his mother ap-
peared before the pardon board and
requested a pardon for her son, say.
ing that she would die before many
weeks. Her plea was denied.
Il will see my boy again. she
sobbed. A few days ago, when she
became i'll at Baker, Mont, she asked
to see her boy and Governor Hanna
released Woods.
He failed to reach his mothers bed.
side in time, but attended the funeral
and returned to Bismarck unattended.
Without waiting for daylight he walk.
ed two miles to the pen and was
locked up in his cell.