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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
FIGHT ON TOLL QUESTION.
WILSON'S STAND SURE TO PRO-
woke SPIRITED DISCUSSION
IN CONGRESS.
This, However, is Expected to Occupy
Less Attention Than tho Phase
Connected With Foreign Treaties
Talking of it Already.

Washington, Feb. 6.-President
Wilson's expressed desire for repeal
of the provision Of the Panama canal
act which eXempts American coast
wise ships from tolls, it was apparent
tonight, will precipitate spirited de-
bate in congress when the bill to carry
out the suggestion is submitted.
Senators and representatives dis
cussed the situation informally today.
Action probably will come first from
the house interstate and foreign COM
merce committee with the presenta-
tion Of a bill to repeal the toll eX-
emption provision. Representative
Adamson, chairman, probably will in
troduce the bill next week. He is
awaiting word from the president
Although the repeal is proposed in
the face Of plank in the Baltimore
platform OF the Democratic party,
proposed reversal of policy is not ex-
pected to be as extended as the talk
Of the influence Of the contemplated
action on foreign relations. Senate
Democratic leaders plan to await ac-
ton in the house before taking up the
presidents suggestion, but the forth
coming debate on the general arbitra- =
ton treaty with Great Britain which
soon is to come up in executive ses-
sion, undoubtedly will provide discus
sion on the subject.
That opposition to the repeal will
develop in the house interstate COM
merce committee was indicated today
by Representative Knowland Of Cali
fornia, member Of the committee,
who declared I'VE are paying a
dear price for the friendship OF Great
Britain even though it may help us
in Mexico. The proposed bill will, ]
predict. precipitate one of the most
spirited debates heard in congress for
-years and-Wil provoke free and fdl!
discussion OF our present foreign pol
ICY"
Senator O'Gorman, chairman OF the
interoceanic canals committee, who
declared following the announcement
Of President Wilson's position that he
proposed to fight to the last against
repeal of the tolls provision, does T.
anticipate consideration OF the repe;..
by the senate until the house has dis
posed Of the matter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
1881 SUMTER, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY ~ 1e14
WORKS ON IMMIGRATION BILL
SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR IN
CHARGE OF BILL.
Will See Prcsident-On Result OF
Conference Today Will Largely De.
pend Action of Senate.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Upon the
shoulders of South Carolinian-
Senator f.. d. Smith-rests the duty
Of holding the final conference with
President Wilson and of shaping the
immigration bill before the senate
takes hold Of the measure as it passed
the house. Tomorrow a conference
with the president will be held and
it is then that Senator Smith, as
chairman of the senate committee on
immigration, will ascertain just what
kind of measure to put before the
senate for final action after the rough
places left in by the house have been
smoothed off.
With the japanese exclusion feature
eliminated by the house there is an
easier feeling here now but there Is
also the literacy test to be consid-
cred.
Senator Smith, when asked this af-
ternoon by The States correspondent
if he had anything to say regarding
the conference tomorrow, replied that
there was no information he could
give at this time but that as chair
man of the committee referred to he
considered the meeting of the most
vital Importance.
There Is nothing of more interest
at the present time than the ques-
tion of immigration-and it is well
for the country at large that the COM
mittee has as its chairman one who
appears 20 understand the matter in
all its phases. South Carolina and
other States will be the beneficiaries
OF fair just and we'll prepared meas
ure that will prevent the United States
becoming the dumping grounds fol
undesirable citizens of other countries
1t is probable that after tomorrow
conference Senator Smith will be able
to outline the charcter Of the bill
which will be agreed upon
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
ASYLUM PN0DERS At WORK.
SENATOR TILLMAN, BLEASE AND
DIR. BABCOCK ALL TESTI-
III AT HEARING.
Not a Single Material Fact Brought
out, Although Several Pages of
Hearsay Evidence Were Read
Governor Promises to Empty Pen
itentiary by August.

Columbia, Feb. THE governor OF
South Carolina, Senator Tillman and
Dr. j. w. Babcock all appeared before
the legislative committee today and
gave their side of the charges in con-
rection with the state Hospital for the
Insane. IL all developed down to
hearsay evidence and bitter personal
thrusts.
Senator Tillman told the commit
tee very plainly that he knew moth
ing cf the charges except what he
had heard from Dr. Babcock. DR.
Babcock was on the stand for two
hours and gave history of the insub.
ordination at the hospital
The governor in a characteristic po-
litical speech denied that he meant
any reflection on the moral character
OF DR.. Saunders. the woman physician
at the hospital. The hearing was ad
journed until Monday afternoon.
Not one material fact was brought
out by any OF the testimony. Many
pages of typewriter records were
produced. The governor read many
pages In an attempt to disprove the
charge that his henchmen were try
ing TO manipulate the sale of the
property in Columbia. He said that
the Blease men were against the sale
The governor promised to empty
the penltentiary by August, saying
that the convicts would be sent to the
county chain gangs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
NOT LIKELY TO SELL.
Garrison Not Sure About Treatment
of McXiCanS.

Washington, Feb. 5.-Persons re-
ported to represent the Mexican con-
stitutionalists are trying to buy from
the United States government army
rifles confiscated on the Mexican bor-
der Secretary Garrison today said he
had been approached on the subject.
and while he declined TO give names,
he indicated that he suspected that
the would-b be purchasers were Mexi-
cans He said he had not made up his
mind what action woGld be taken, but
in official circles it was said to be
highly improbable that the sale would
be made.
Now that the president has revoked
the order against the shipment OF
arms and ammunition into Mexico.
the Mexican revolutionists are trying
to buy up the munitions of war to
be had along the American border.
The present supply is said TO be cost
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
WARNS CHARLESTON ON OUT
COME.
jacksonville Speaker Declares City
Will Have to Pay for Sport at Race
Track.

Charleston, Feb. 6.-Under the aus
pices of the Law and Order league
Walter Il. Corhett of Jacksonville de-
livered n vigorous address here to-
night before several hundred people
on the evils Of race track gambling.
lie spoke from the business man s
viewpoint declaring that track gam
bling was costly evil to support AMI
giving the reasons why. lie said run
ming the bookers out was a job for
business men and not for preachers.
He said the drain on Jacksonville's s
business resources resulted from the
management Of the race track game
in Florida. He cited Jacksonville's
increase in prosperity after racing was
run out. Charleston, he said, would
have to pay for the expensive sport
Mr.. COrbett talked for about an hour
ana was frequently applauded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
ITALY, WILL OBJECT.
Won't Accept Clause Providing for
American Doctor Aboard Emigrant

Rome, Feb. eff the Burnett irl-
migration bill, passed by the United
states house Of representatives We'd
.esday, when finally enacted, contains
a clause providing that an American
doctor and an inspector shall be
aboard Italian steamers transporting
immigrants to the United States. the
provision will not be accepted by
Italy.
The foreign office here already has
made known this fact to Thomas Mel
son Page, American ambassador. 1t
is said u similar representation has
been made to the authorities in Wash
ington by the Italian ambassador.
The objection is based on the fact
that Italy maintains aboard Italian
vessels surgeons of the royal army
Also it is considered that Italian YES
sells are extra territorial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
Consolidated Aug. 3, 1881.
COURT OF INQUIRY DISMISSED
GOVERNOR BLEASE SAYS HE
MADE MISTAKE IN ORDER
ING INVESTIGATION.
Says He Will File Information OBJ
taincd by Court in Office for Fu-
turc Use I'm Political Campaigns.
--Lcgarc Asks VindicatiOn.

Columbia, Feb. 1.-THE court Of in
quiry that was ordered to investi-
gate alleged personal difficulties be-
tween Capt. a. c. Doyle and Capt. A.
r. Legare Of the Second infantry
met here yesterday to continue the
taking OF testimony, but the COVER
nor, who is commander-in -in-chief of
the National Guard, sent letter dis
solving the court on the ground that
he had made a mistake in ordering it.
Following the announcement that
the court had been adjourned, it was
stated yesterday by military officers
that Gen. Willie Jones will now order
an election for colonel Of the Second
regiment. Capt. Legare is q candi-
date for the place and the election was
postponed because of the court Of in
quiry.
IL am relying upon the vote Of my
brother officers as vindication be-
fore the people Of the State of any
culpability in the matters before the
court OF inquiry" said Capt. Legare
last night.
Members Of the court Of inquiry
yesterday received the following let
ter from the governors:
Il think when man makes q mis-
take, the most manly thing he can
do Is to admit 1t and correct 1t as soon
as possible. AS commander-in-ch chief
of the National Guard OF South
Carolina. / certainly made mis-
inquiry to settle personal dispute
between two high-toned honest, first
class South Carolinians who have
discharged their duty to the militia
with great credit to themselves, and
who, l am satisfied. if the United
states government were to ask foy
soldiers to go to Mexico, would be
two applicants for the colonelcy OF the
first regiment to, leave. L. hereby
most respectfully admit my mistake
and request that you adjourn your
court sine die and go home, and
that you transfer to me such records
as YOU have, in order that / may file
them with the adjutant general for
such future campaign purposes "a
they may be needed for in the political
tsnn n
partment."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
MISTAKEN POLICY" SAYS WILL
son.
Wilson Says il is Bad in Every Way
Praise for Bryan.

baltimore, Nd, Feb. 6.-President
Wilson in letter to William NJ. Mar
bury Of this city, which will be pub
iished in the Baltimore Sun tomor-
row, says the exemption Of American
coastwise shipping from Panama ca
nal tolls constitutes a very mistaken
policy from every point of view" and
benefits, for the present at any rate,
only monopoly" The president also
pays high tribute to Secretary
Bryan. who. he says deserves mot
only our confidence but our affection
ate admiration"
with regard to the question OF ca
nal tolls says the letter, my opin-
ion is very clear. The exemption con-
Stitutes q very mistaken policy from
every point Of view. 1t is economical
- unjust; rs a matter of fact, it ben
etts, for the present at any rate. only
monopoly. and ii seems to me in
clear violation of the terms of the
course. much honest difference of
opinion as to the last point, as there
is. no doubt as to the others; but
it is at least debatable, and if the
promises we make in such matters are
debatable. | for one do not care to
debate them. think the country
would prefer 10 let no question arise
as to its whole hearted purpose to
redeem its promises i'm the light of
any reasonable construction of them
rather than debate a point of honor.
Your reference TO the secretary OF
state shows how COMPREHENSIVE YOU
have looked on during the last few
months. Not only have Mr.. Bryan's
character. his justice, his sincerity,
his transparent integrity, his Chris
tian principle. made IA deep impress
sion upon ali with whom he has
dealt, but his tact in dealing with
mon of many sorts, his capacity tor
business, his mastery of the princi-
pies Of each of the matters he has
been called upon To deal with, have
cleared away many II difficulty and
have given to the policy of the state
a dctln.tcncss and dignity
that are very admirable. | need not
self have taken from close asocia-
nd
tion with Mr.. Bryan or how thorough
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
AFTER TIE STEEL TRUST.
Investigation Ordered To Expose Its
Relations with Railroads.

Washington, Feb. An INQUIRY
has been begun by the interstate
commerce commission to ascertain
whether the United states Steel Cor
poration or any of its subsidiaries
have received any unlawful rebates,
offsets or preferences within the last
iiNc years from common carriers. The
inquiry Will be held in compliance
with the senate resolution The time
and place Of inquiry will he fixed Ia
ter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
RESIGNS FLORENCE JOB.
l.. L. White Quits as Superintendent
Of Streets.

OF Streets.
Florence, Feb. 5.-Mr. L. E. White,
Of Sumter, who has been filling the
position of superintendent Of streets
of this city for the past year, has re-
signed his position and will return to
Sumter.
Mr.. White, during his term of or
ice has made good" on the streets
OF Florence, and it was with regret
that the city council, and especially
cIr. s. Isadore Sulzbacher, chairman
Of streets, received his resignation
He leaves Florence with the best
wishes of the council and the citizens
generally.
To fill the vacancy Mr.. c. III. Car
Isle, son of the Rev. Mark L. Car
Isle, of this State, who has been cori-
nected with the General Electric
Company, Of Schenectady, \. Y, h13
been appointed by MIR. sulzbaclo5 e.
the place. and will take charG0 Npofi
Mr., Whites terminating his VII = 1,
Carlisle comes to Florence with sp}en-
did recommendations and will no
doubt become a valuable man on
street work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
MEXICO CITY UNEASY.
EIGHT THOUSAND TROOPS UN-
DER ARMS.
Rumors of Uprising Against Huerta
Result i'm The Taking of ExtraOr-
binary Precautions to Suppress the
Foes of Dictator.

Mexico City, Feb. Flight thous-
and troops, equipped for field service
and backed with machine guns are
preserving order today in this city
and are on the alert to prevent any
attempt to bring about an uprising by
the foes Of the Huerta ad ~istration
Wild reports which hs 1een cir
culated of mutiny amor ) e soldiers
at GuadalOupe and at tiaso pris-
on have been denied dthorities as
fast as they gain cir ion. Soldiers
are stationed at II - p Of the gov
ernment building = machine guns
have been place position for use,
il needed. =
There are n. tward signs OF dis
order today nere is an undercur-
rent Of deep, .iety.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
TO PURCHASE DIRECT.
Constitutionalists Would Buy United
States Arms.

Washington, Feb. 5.-The confiden-
tial agency of the constitutionalists
here tonight said it had been au
thorized by its officials to attempt the
purchase of arms directly from the
American government. 1t was sug-
gcsted that possibly spectators were
after the rifles to resell them to the
rvVolutioniStS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
NEED MORE FEED FOR STOCK
Discuss High Price OF Milk and Its
Cause.

Columbia. Feb. 5.-Speakers ad-
dres@ing the annual meeting OF the
south Carolina Live Stock association
ID the city council chamber yesterday
told the so members OF the organiza-
tion In attendance that more feed
must be produced on the farms IL the
price of milk is TO be reduced. Sew
eral experts from the United States
department OF agriculture are in CO.
lumbia and will deliver addresses.
"You must raise more feed TO get
better cattle" said James l.. McIn-
tosh Of Dovesville. president Of the
association. in his annual address
yesterday. lie said that while the
slogan OF the association was More
and Better Live Stock" that the pri-
vate slogan OF the members should
be more and Better Feed" lie
urged that the animals on the farms
be turned over TO the care OF the
children because this would create
more interest in live stock. Pres-
dent Mcintosh made plea for a
larger membership.
Dairy conditions In South Carolina
were described In an excellent adj
dress b. ]. III. McClain Of the dairy
division OF the national department
OF agriculture. lie pointed out that
practically all dairies in the State are
located near the larger cities "The
cost of milk production is going up
as feed goes up" said the speaker
He said that the milk line" must be
pushed back into the country and
that the farmers must grow more feed
Tor i've stock. lie said that before
the live stock industry could be de-
vei0ped in South Carolina that the
tick must be oradioatcd. The speaker
said that by the organization of com
munity breeding clubs and dairy as
sOciations that the pure bred sires
could be secured at much lower
cost than at present.
a. G.. Haskell of North Augusto
ono OF the most Successful dairymen
In the state. discussed better markets
for dairy products. "Thc dalrvmcp
never find any trouble in disposing az
their products IL the products ore
good enough" said the speaker lie
said that II was quality and not quan-
tity that counts in the dairy busi-
ness.
Much interest was shown by the
members Of the association at the aft
ernOon session Of the butter scoring
contest.
one of the mos, practical addresses
Of the day was delivered by Alvin ]
Reed Of the North Carolina depart
ment of agriculture. He told the
members how to prepare butter for
tho market. explaining that clean
milk and uniform packages were nee
cessary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
SUICIDE IN ATLANTA.
Wealthy Retired Business Man Shoots
Himself.

Atlanta, Feb. 7.-George Sickles,
aged ca, wealthy and former president
Of the Sickles Marble Company, fired
bullet through his brain in bath
room of his home on st. Charles ave-
nue. early today. He was recently
forced TO retire from business on
account Of i'll health.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
VILLA MOVING FORWARD

Chihuahua. Feb. Z. The rebel
captured the town of Mapimi thirty
miles north 0f Torrcon today. Thc
lcderais evacatcd the place after only
slight resistance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
REVOLT At TAMPICO.
Report States That Garrison Has TAX
en- City and Government buildings.

Vera Cruz Feb. "A private des-
patch received today states that the
garrison at Tampico has rcvolted and
taken possession OF the arsenal and
government buildings. The Mexican
gunboat Vera Cruz has prepared TO
lombard the city, hut prevented by
foreign warships.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
ASSASSIN KILLS WOMAN.
Fires Through Window With Fatal
Effects.

Chattanooga, Eel. An unknown
assassin fired through n window early
bard Gentry, the wife of brick man
utacturcr, and wounded her uncle,
James Smith, near Spring City. Blood
hounds are on the trail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
BITTER COLD ~ MEMPHIS

Memphis. Feb. with the tenn
perature down tn u above zero today
is the coldest since 1911. William
Jones. negro, living twelve mile;
east of tho city is reported frozen to
death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-11
INTEREST," RATE NOT LOWERED
Senate Killed Six Per Cent Interest
Ri.

Columbia, Feb. 7.-Thc senate to-
lay killed tho six per cent interest bill.
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~ he has seemed to all OF us who
are associated with him here to de
serve not only our confidence but our
affectionate admiration"
The Washington herald., 1914-10-31
COLDS, HEADACHE,
NOSE ANDHEAD
ALL STUFFED UP
"PaPe's Cold Compound" Ends /,
Cold or Grippe in a Few
Hours.

Your cold will break and all grippe
misery end after taking dose of ''Psps's
Cold Compound every two hours until
three doses are taken.
1t promptly opens clogged-up nostrils
and air passages in the head. stops nasty
discharge or nose running, relieves slck
headache, dullness, feyerishness, sore
throat, sneezing, soreness and stiffness.
Don't stay stufred-up! Quit blowing
and snuffiing! Ease your thtobbing head
nothing else in the world gives such
prompt relief as ''Pape's Cold Com
pound" which costs only Is cents at any
drug store. II acts without assistance,
tastes nice, and causes no Inconvenience.
Accept no substitute.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-31
FIREMAN TAKES POISON,
THEN NOTIFIES FRIENDS
I'm Tired of Living" Announces
Joseph Beckley. After Swallowing
Bichloride of Mercury.

I'm tired of living" announced Joseph
Beckley, thirty-nine years old, member
OF Engine Company No. IS yesterday,
after he had swallowed six bichlOride Of
mercury tablets.
Beckley has been at the Langdon fire
house for nearly four years, and always
seemed in the best OF health and spirits.
While his comrades were sitting out in
front of the house he calmly told thF m
he had taken the poison. They called
an ambulance and sent him TO Casualty
Hospital. He is married and has a boy
eleven years old, but his wife and child
could not be located last night.
Charles Stanley Arnett. twenty-five
years old. arrested on October 3 in Tren-
ton, y. j.. for taking the automobiles
Of Representative }. II. Small. OF North
Carolina, and DR.. W. II. Wunder. was
taken to Emc rgency Hospital yesterday
from 12o2 y street northwest after he
had said he had taken mercury. Young
Arnett told physicians at the hospital
he took the poison in mistake for medi-
cine.
DR.. Harry Lewis. superintendent OF
Emergency Hospital. yesterday released
two patients who had taken mercury.
They were Miss Josephine Fraein and
Mrs. Thelma McGlue.