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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
HOPE FOR COTTON MEN
ENGLISH MILLS MAY RE-ENTER
THE OPEN MARKET.
Special Advices of English Chancellor
Visiting Washington Speaks Of Cot
ton Conditions.

Problems OF international exchange
at present worrying the federal re.
serve board soon viii! be solved, the
balance of trade again will swing to
the United States and the payment OF
immense sums of American gold 10
England will be rendered unneces-
sary, in the opinion Of Sir George
Paish, special adviser to the English
chancellor of the eXchequer, now in
Washington to discuss foreign ex-
change conditions with treasury Off
cials.
Sir George said he believed the
London and New York stock eX-
changes soon would reopen. His
government, he Said, was preparing
to prevent the calling Of loans on
securities and with such a guaranty
he thought there was little to stand
in the way of reopening exchanges.
Sir George declared he did not be-
lieve American cotton growers need
fear that English manufacturers
would buy Egyptian cotton in prefer
ence to American.
1.-THE Egyptian cotton is not used
for the same grade Of manufactured
goods" said he "At present the
English mills probably have suf-
ficient supply on hand for a few
months. They naturally are not anx-
ious to buy, however, unless they are
sure cotton has reached the bottom
price. The margin of profit in cot
ton is too small to warrant such risks.
If you succeed in taking care Of the
surplus crop, 1 have no doubt you
will see the English mills in the mar
ket again soon.
81 suppose the cotton exchanges in
New York and New Orleans will open
again shortly if the plan of the fed
eral reserve board for S150,0O0,-
900 loan fund goes through. Then l
think the Liverpool exchange will fol-
low. With cottor selling again there
is bound to be an improvement in
conditions and some of the balance
against you will be wiped out.
The legislative situation has be-
come somewhat cleared. Cotton
forces in the House, which had been
holding up the revenue bill to force
cotton relief legislation, gave way
when the House rules committee re-
ported a special rule for considera-
ton Of the Lever cotton warehouse
bill and the Glass bill authorizing
the acceptance of 100 per cent. COM
mercial paper as basis for federal
reserve currency. The rule carried
a special amendment to the Glass bill
70 authorize the secretary of the
treasury to deposit in cotton and to-
bacco states S25O,000,000 of 2 per
cent. government notes maturing
January l. 1916
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
NEEDS MORE MEN.
Twelve Battleships in Service Would
Need $4,000 Additional Sailors.

Eighteen thousand additional men
would be needed by the American
navy to man all it's ships for war, &C
cording to Acting Secretary Roose-
velt, who issued a statement supple
menting Secretary Daniels recent re-
ply to criticisms of the navy's pre-
paredness. Twelve of the 33 battle
ships can not be put in service on ac-
count of the shortage of men, Mr..
Roosevelt said. He declared, how
ever, that in regard to ships and
equipment the navy is in excellent
general condition.
Like Secretary Daniels, the acting
secretary maintained that battleships
as against submarines still are the
paramount factors 'in any war IN
which the belligerents are separated
by great distances of water
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
TO INVESTIGATE.
Senator Smith on a Committee t
Look After Cotton Markets.

Senator F. D. Smith was one Of
fve senator's named in a resolution
which the Senate passed Thursday
authorizing them to confer with the
government departments with refer
ence to interference with markets for
lint cotton and cotton seed oil and to
renort to the Senate as early as pos
sible the result Of their investiga-
tons.
Since it became apparent some
time ago that the present trouble
abroad would seriously interfere with
this trade. Senator Smith has been
active in seeing that everything pos
sib!e be done to remedy the situation.
He has had a number of conferences
with officials and will continue his
efforts until there are results.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
FINANCES MILLION BALES.
Gambler Leads Way for Southern Men
:.
of Wealth to Help.

The first consignment Of cotton for
Asa G. Gambler, under his proposition
to finance up to 100000 bales on a
basis Of sc per pound, has been ac-
cepted from territory south OF Cor
dele, Ga.
Mr.. Gambler owns twenty-five acres
of ground near the railroad tracks,
which will be used for corrugated
iro nwarerooms in which to store cot
ton thus relieved. 1t was stated that
the first unit accommodating 5000
bales, would be ready by Saturday
next. Other units can be construct
ed with great rapidity.
The warerooms. will be provided
with sprinkler arrangements, and all
cotton thus stored will be insured.
Loans at a SC basis will be made by
the Central bank, owned by Mr.. Can
dler, such loans to run until July 10,
1915, or longer if the necessity
arises.
eve have all been setting back
waiting for somebody to do some
thing, when the remedy is in our own
hands" said Mr.. Gambler. Il hope
and expect that the aid that the Cen
trail Bank and Trust company is able
to give will prove of immediate and
substantial benefit. I also anticipate
it will pave the way for similar ac-
tion by other institutions.
81 think the conditions of preston
now are as much psychological as &C.
tual Give the farmer the tangible
aid right now and l look for lmne-
diate improvement
Mr.. Gamblers proposition seems to
be meeting with very general COM
mendation. The fact that he is will
ing to finance s30,0Oo,O0O worth OF
cotton is an indication of his tremen-
dous resources. Congratulatory mes
sages came to him from every sec
ton Of the country.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
TAKE MORE ISLANDS.
Japanese Seize Other German Islands
in the Pacific Ocean.

The Japanese navy department has
announced the occupation, for mill
tary purposes, of strategically impor-
tant islands in the Marianne Cor La
drane), Marshall. East Caroline and
West Caroline archipelagoes.
Previous announcement has been
made of the occupation by Japan OF
islands in the Marshall and Caroline
groups. The occupation of an island
in the Marianne, or -.ulone group,
has not heretofore been reported.
The Marianne islands lie directly
east of Luzon and about LOO miles
from Manila. They include Guam,
acquired by the United States in
1898, where a small military force is
maintained There is cable station,
in line between Manila, Honolulu
and San Francisco, on the island.
The Marianne group is about 500
miles south of the BONN Island,
which belong to Japan. The total
area of the Mariannes is about 42O
square miles.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
MULES LEG CUT OFF.
Moving Machine Sewers Foot just
Above Animals HoOf.

Mr.. C. E. Perry. one of Jasper's
largest planters, had the misfortune
to lose one of his finest mules in a
very unusual accident Tuesday. He
was having the hay in one Of his
fields near Ridgeland cut with NOW
ing machine, the fields being situat-
ed near the public road, and while
at work an automobile passed nearby
and one of the mules became fright
ened, thus jumping against the other
mule.
In some unexplainable way the
mule nearest the NOW blade on be-
ing hit by the frightened mule got his
foot caught in the running NOV
blade, severing the foot completely
off above the hoof. Medical atten'
ton was at once rendered, but it was
soon decided that nothing could be
done and Mr.. Perry had the mule
knocked in the head to relieve him
from suffering.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
BURIED IN QUICK SAND.
Man Rescued After Being Im1rison.
ed Forty-eight Hours.

After 4S hours imprisonment in
quick sand, 25 feet below the earth S
surface, Maurice Allen was rescued
Monday by a squad of Ware, Mass,
fremen, policemen and citizens who
had dug a ditch so feet long and 80
feet deep to reach him.
Allen was conscious but weak. He
said he had been unable to help HIM
self, as his feet we're held BY a piece
Of planking A bit and saw lowered
to him enabled him to work one OF
his feet free, but another cave-in
buried the tools and left him helpless
again.
An improvised divers helmet
made from a barrel, was lowered
into the hole just after midnight and
pump supplied Allen with air.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
PROHIBITIONISTS MEET.
Have Conference in Columbia and DE-
eide 10 Memorable Legislature.

Leading prohibitionists Of South
Carolina held a conference in Column
bia Thursday at which it was decided
to memorable the general assembly
for legislation making the Webb law
available against shipment of liquor
from other states in dry" counties
of this State, and, further. to under
take a systematic campaign for a spe-
cial election next September, at
which, so the prohibitionists believe,
the people will vote out the liquor
traffic altogether.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Shot at Danish Submarine.

An unknown foreign submarine
Wednesday fred two torpedoes at a
Danish submarine lying in interna-
tional waters. Both missed the ship,
but one exploded against the shore.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
TWO BANDITS KILLED.
American and Canadian officers Cap
ture Band Of YegSmen.

ture Band Of NegSmen.
Two bandits and Clifford Adams. a
Canadian immigration inspector. were
killed Thursday near Blaine. Wash,
during a fight north of the interna-
tional boundary between FIVE robbers
and Canadian and American officers.
The outlaws are thought to be those
who robbed the Bank of Sedro Wool
ley Of 100000 Saturday night.
Another bandit, and E. H. Keith.
detective, were wounded during the
fight. Two robbers who escaped are
closely pursued. One Of the robbers
killed had $500 in gold in his belt
The wounded man carried S1,1O0
They appeared to be Russians but
there was no clue to identify them
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Buried in Mine Quarry.

Six white men and four negroes
we're buried at Bluefleld. W. Va,
under a quarry cave-in. One white
man and one negro were rescued
alive but the others are supposed to
be dead.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
British Airships Lost.

The British aviators who destroyed
the German dirigible Friday return
ed to Antwerp but landed in the line
of fire, both Of the machines being
demolished.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
INCOME TAG DODGERS.
Men of Great Wealth Seem 1ndispos-
ed to Meet Uncle Sans Tax.

ed to Meet tnCie sam Ian.
Unless experts who aided congress
in framing the income tax law we're
greatly in error, 100000 persons with
taxable incomes have evaded the in
ternal revenue collectors. Figures
made public at the treasury depart
ment show 357,59S returns, while
congress designed the law on estl-
mates that there were $4,000 tax
able incomes.
These estimates did not include in
comes between $4,000 and $4,000 on
which 79,426 returns actually were
made, so that the total discrepancy is
146,S2S.
The internal revenue bureaus cam
paign to detect dodgers has been
pushed vigorously and it was under
stood that results might be forthcom-
ing soon.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
MAY BE SETTLED.
Release of Oil Steamer by British is
Hopeful Sign of Understanding.

State department officials Thursday
night believed issues arising from the
seizure of three American oil ships
soon would be adjusted satisfactorily.
The release of the tanker John D.
Rockefeller, with the explanation that
the vessel was detained only because
of doubt as to the destination of her
cargo, was construed as an admission
by the British government that ships
of American registry have right to
carry oil between neutral ports with
out moleStation
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Will Buy Cotton.

The Victor Talking Machine COM
pany has authorized each of its 1000
agents in the south to purchase for
them a bale OF cotton at ten cents.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Seducer is Pardoned.

Aauilla Sharpe. convicted in Lex
ington of seduction and sentenced to
one year and $500, paid his fine and
the sentence has been suspended by
the governor
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
on BATTLE LINE.
Winston Churchill Said to Have Saw
ed Trenches Around Antwerp.

=. Winston Spencer Churchill. the
first lord Of the admiralty. who ac-
companied the British naval brigade
marines to Antwerp. was, according
to the marines, with them in the
trenches practically all the time. Just
before the order was given to retire
he urged the men to hold out "a
hours longer when the big guns
would arrive. One day he recon
noitered the position Of the Germans
in an aeroplane.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
T,,,ant Schoolboys Suicide

Delbert Woodruff and Llopd Pierce
two school boys of Freeland. Mich,
committed suicide Wednesday after
playing truant rather than face their
parents
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
TO FEED BELGLANS.
Eight Hundred Thousand Still in Ma
tive Land to be Succored.

After diplomatic negotiations last
ing several weeks, in which Ameri-
can Ambassador Page acted as inter
mediary between Belgium, England
and Germany, IN agreement has been
reached by which the starving Bel
gians will be fed by commission OF
Americans in London and Brussels,
headed by Herbert c. Hoover of Cali
fornia. who has acted as chairman OF
the American. relief committee in
London. 1t is estimated that 100000
Belgians, who still are in their own
country, are on the verge Of starVa-
ton
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Policeman Kills Negro.

Sergeant J. ". Sanders OF Union
shot and killed negro, Cornelius
Shell, who resisted arrest SATURDAY.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
WANTS 1T PASSED.
Wilson is in Favor Of Lever Ware
house Bill.

President Wilson is anxious for the
House to Immediately pass the Lever
bill for the establishment of cotton
warehouses and said that he believes
the success of plans for loans to cot
ton planters depends on this bill. 1t
has already been passed by the Sen
ate.
This is the only legislative proposal
for the relief Of the cotton planters
which the president has approved.
Regarding suggestions for the restrlc-
ton of the cotton crop next year the
president told callers that in his opin-
ion this was entirely state question.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Torpedo Boat Destroyed.

A German torpedo boat escaped
from Tsing-Tau under cover of dark
ness was later found aground by the
Japanese, who destroyed it.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Germans Sink Submarine.

The British new submarine E-3
was sunk Sunday by German war
ships in the North Sea.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Chief of Germans Dying?

Gen. Helmuth Won Moltke, chief OF
the German General Staff, is report.
ed dying as the result of a liver al
lection.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Exnect Decision in the East.

According to German correspond
ent the first results Of the war OF
decisive nature are expected from the
east.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Ian Cruiser Sinks on Mine.

The Japanese cruiser Takachio hit
a German mine off Kiao Chow Satur-
day night and was lost with her crew
of 800.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Buys 200 Bales.

The Bell Telephone company
through its Charleston Office has
bought 200 bales of cotton at lOc.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Jans Capture German Cruiser.

The Japanese report that they ran
across two German auxiliary cruis-
ers, one of which was captured and
the other was destroyed by her crew.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
ouSe aoainSt Total Elirninati

By vote Of 81 to Sc the House OF
Representative killed the total elm
nation bill on Wednesday.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Battle in Black Sea.

Heavy fighting is: reported between
the Russian Black Sea feet and the
| Turkish navy.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
WAN TAN INCREASE.
Eastern Railways Ask for Advance OF
) Per Cent. on Freight Rates.

) Per Cent. on Freight Rates.
Business depression and the Euro
pean war were assigned as reasons
why eastern railroads should have at
least a 5 per cent. increase in freight
rates, by representatives of the sys-
tens appearing before the interstate
commerce commission. 1t was as
serted that these two conditions had
led to shrinkage Of more than s75,-
100000 in the annual net revenues
of thirty-eight eastern roads, operat-
ing more than $4,000 miles of rail-
Way
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-10-28
Prussians Pass War Bill.

The Prussian Diet Thursday passed
g. war bill Of SS75, 100000.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-11

more than 5000 men he concentrated f.
meet Federal advance
| Gen. Taylor had long been preparing
to contest the occupation Of the Red
River country. He had constructed sew
eral strong defenses at various points
on the bank Of the stream ard obstructed
the channel with piles and RATS \
I careful watch was maintained for any
| indication OF a Federal movement in
that direction. Gen. Banks was informed
by one of his aids that the Confederates
| were busy as bees obstructing the Rel
| River and fOrtifying Shreveport"
Gen Taylor did not fail to note the
! unusual activity among the Federzls
The gathering of transports at Vick--
| burg and New Orleans. Sherman'S visit
to Gen. Banks and the careful lifting
out Of POrter's ironClad~ were known
TO him. and when. early in March, It'd
inGs Of a concentration of Frderals at
Franklin on Bayou Techc. came to his
notice. he rightly interpreted il As the
prelude to a movement against him.
Gen Smith. from his Headquarters at
Shreveport, summoned to him all the
available troops in the department
Texas was stripped. only 2.3n0 mon being
left in that State. Gen. Prices infantry
about 500. was called south from Al
kansas. and only 6,"p' cavalry was left
Fifty years ago today there was great
activity on both sides. While the Con
federates were hastily gathering in
Northwest Louisiana. the Fedsrals were
taking position for the opening Of the
campaign.
Gen. Smiths troops from vicksburc
were ready TO enter the Red River the
next morning. Gen. Steele. in Arkansas
Was carefully organizing his command
for the long march across country.
However. Gen. Banks section Of the
eXpeditiOnary force which was to have
left Franklin on March 5. was not Vet
in motion. and there was no prospect
of its being at Alexandria at the ap-
pointed time.
Gen. Banks had been attending TO thr
civil rather than to the military affairs
Of his department. to the dstriment Of
the latter. He had intrusted the tenn
pOrarv command Of his expedition to
Gen. William R. Franklin, and the lat
ter had reported to him that recent
rains had rendered the roads along
Bayou Teche too muddy to warrant an
advance
Yet in spite of this unforeseen delay
the troops under Gen. Franklin and those
under Gen. Smith were safely to form \
junction at Alexandria. There Gen
Banks was TO take personal command Of
the expedition for the first time and to
lead il in a series of laundering and un-
successful operations.
Tomorrow-The Federal Joint Flo
tiIls Enters the Red River.
tCoryTiEht. Ialil
The Washington herald., 1914-03-11
ANACOSTIA TO ASK
"OWL" CAR SERVICE
Preparing Petitions to Public Utilities
Demanding that Trains Run in
Early Morning.

The question of securing an all-night
lear service for Anacostia is again being
considered, and yesterday several pc
titions addressed to the Public Utilities
Commission were started In circulation
requesting that the Washington Railway
and Electric Company be directed to
maintain such a service on its Eleventh
street line. The petition cites the num-
Der OF persons that would take advan-
itage of such "owr' service, and asks for
a half hour service during the few hours
that the cars do not now run.
Anacostia Council. No. 16, Junior Order
of United American Mechanics, met last
night with Arthur L. Deming, councillor,
In the chair. The council last evening
pointed to the fact that its membership
had passed the 800 mark. and from pres
ent Indications within another year there
would be nearly 400 memters In the
order.
Electa Chapter, No 2, Order Of the
Eastern Star. OF Anacostia. conferred de-
grees upon candidates last night. Mrs
Eva Rauchenstein, worthy matron, pre-
sided. A report was presented, covering
the results so far of the rummage sale
which the society Is conducting In Nichols
avenue.
Charles Z. Entwisle has in operation 1t
his place Of business In Nichols avenue
one of the largest incubators that is
known to exist. Mr. Entwisle made the
machine himself. II is capable of hatch
ing 1000 at one time.
| Property owners along the shore line
of the Eastern Branch between the Ana
costa Bridge and Massachusetts, avenue
extended will appear today in the Dis
trict Court to present their views be-
fore the special commission appointed to
place a value on the land. This is the
first hearing and II is likely that ali
OF the affairs can be settled at this time
so that the condemnation proceedings can
be accomplished without further delay.
The Hillsdsle Citizens Association yes
terday announced the following officers
to serve for the ensuing year: Allen J..
jackson. president; G. f. Howard. first
vice president; Marcus Dale, second vice
president: B. T. Montgomery. secretary;
William e. Wills, treasurer; REV. c. II.
Parker. chaplain; J. r. Smoot. sergeant
alarms: Marcus Dale. chairman COM
mittee on streets and lights: c. =.
Howard. water and sewer. r. u. wilkin-
son, schools: DIR. r. II. Shipley. sanitary:
J. r. Harris. fire and police: c. w
Tignor. railroads.
The regular meeting OF the Anacostia
Citizens Association will be held to-
night. Committees for the ensuing year
will be named. At the same hour the
Public Improvement Association OF Con-
gress Heights will meet.
Several young girls of this suburb are
interested in the formation OF a branch
of the Girl Scouts and a meeting has
been called for Friday, when preliminary
plans will be made.